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Talking With Teens About Peer Relationships
Friends are really important to teens. And as teens grow, parents recognize that friends play bigger and bigger roles in their lives. They become romantic partners. They help teens develop social skills, try new activities, and provide them with lots of support and encouragement. Through their friends, teens figure out a lot about themselves and who they are becoming. Teens who have trouble forming positive friendship relationships can struggle in many areas of their life.
On the other hand, parents often worry that teens' friends aren't always good influences. They may isolate, tease, or bully each other. They may promote attitudes and behaviors that parents don't like. And they can put a lot of pressure on each other to be sexually active; use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; and engage in other risky behaviors.
Even though parents can't control teen relationships, they have a lot of influence on their teens' friendship choices and the quality of those relationships, including romantic relationships. Through both your modeling and your actions, you can guide your teens toward the kinds of positive peer relationships that help them make better choices and grow up successfully.
Content last reviewed on July 2, 2019


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Sometimes, reflecting on my twenty-eight years of life, I'm amazed I've never been arrested. One time in a bar, a man told me, "You know, if you covered up your tattoos, took out your piercings, and dyed your hair back to normal, you might actually be pretty."
You might…
You might actually be pretty.
Why yes, sir. Let me rush right the fuck out and change, just for you.
I do a daily tightrope act with my appearance. The dyed hair and body modifications are in my life simply because I like the look of them. It's not to appeal to a certain kind of guy or to fit in with a lifestyle or subculture. I just plain think I'm prettier this way. It makes me happy. The end.
But it's not the end. I worked in a craft store for five years, subjected to almost daily commentary from people who thought they were cute or funny (You look artsy! You must be an art student! Well you're ready for Halloween aren't you?), that it was their right to express their opinions about me, to me. They took umbrage when I didn't react like I'd been waiting all my life for them to come along and set me right. I'll talk about how i got my hair this color or where I get my work done, but the why isn't any stranger's business, and I'm under no obligation to answer just because they had the gall to ask.
After helping one customer in particular, the woman thrust her hands on her hips and announced, "Now I need to ask you some personal questions."
I was naturally reluctant, but I was on the clock so I shrugged. She continued, lip curling in disgust as she gestured at my face. "What does your mother think of… all of that?"
Her bluntness shocked the truth out of me. "My mother's dead."
With normal people this would be where someone chokes on their own foot and walks away ashamed, right? Not this lady. "Well she'd probably be really disappointed in you."
The rest of her diatribe, which lasted a good three minutes more, was lost in the sound of my pulse rushing through my ears, and the sympathetic/mortified looks of people within earshot. If this had happened in a TV show I'd have questioned its plausibility, but there I stood enduring a total stranger telling me how little my dead mother must have loved me. Again, I'm amazed I've never been arrested, but it seems my temper has a kill-switch that keeps me from bludgeoning offensively rude people to death.
In the plant/animal kingdoms, bright shiny things are often representative of poison or danger. Those red toads? Poisonous, or pretending to be. The shiny leaves? Poisonous. Tropical animals have got it figured out. But people are attracted rather than warded off. I had to put my hair in a bun in the middle of a store once because four people had already grabbed my arm to talk to me about it. Most comments are harmless or admiring, and though I feel like a bitch for being completely devoid of gratitude for these validations, I'd prefer not to be bothered. I actually kinda dislike the attention.
With people who have known me enough to witness any weight loss or gain, this overflows from discussion of my modifications to talk of my figure. No matter how proud I am of my careful eating and diligent exercise, I can't help feeling like I've undergone some mystical Beast-to-Beauty transformation; people gush over how wonderful I look, and the implication is that I did not look wonderful 80 pounds heavier but they were too polite to say so. It's a struggle to take compliments as they're intended, especially when they seem thoughtlessly backhanded.
Confession: I'm guilty of doing this to others. It's hard when you haven't seen someone recently to know what to talk about, and a compliment seems a natural icebreaker. It gets them talking about themselves instead of forcing me to talk about myself, and in spite of my curmudgeonly attitude toward compliments I just want to make someone else feel good about him/herself. Regardless of good intentions, I'm feeding the mentality that looking great is synonymous with being thinner. I'm inadvertently implying that there's something inferior about overweight people, and it's something I'm working to police out of my conversations.
Golda Poretsky of BodyLoveWellness offered advice in a Persephone Magazine article about dealing with positive comments about your body, "Say "thanks!" and move on to other things. It's really not your job to educate anyone about weight bias nor answer any questions about weight loss." I've applied this across my public interactions; It's also not my job to educate people about my hair, tattoos, or overall appearance, especially when they're being particularly intrusive (like interrupting an anniversary dinner at a very nice restaurant, thanks).
Reading Shannon Chamberlain's "I Was Once Obese" on Slate resonated powerfully with me, especially the following excerpt:
I'm now at a weight where my daily life in the world has changed. When I was in my middle state of moderate obesity, I rarely got a nasty comment on my appearance. I used to think it was because I wasn't all that fat. Now I know that, as with other bright, round objects, nobody wanted to stare directly at me. Men now feel comfortable approaching me in coffee shops to suggest that if I only lost 20, I'd be hot. Drivers who cut me off when I'm riding my bike shout "fat bitch" with some regularity. I hate it and find it encouraging at the same time. Finally, my fat doesn't make me invisible. It just makes me fat.
She's precisely right, by my experience. Being a size 12/14 is harder than being a size 22 was. My breasts are too big for bras from Victoria's Secret, but too small for Lane Bryant. I can often fit in the largest sizes of stores like Charlotte Russe and Forever 21, but when I'm shopping I'm uncomfortable, like everyone secretly thinks I'm too fat to shop there. Are people thinking ugly things because I'm not skinny, but wearing 'skinny' jeans?
I'm lucky; this self-conscious voice is quickly drowned out by a chorus of dismissal, but as referenced in Part 1 not everyone had the nurturing into self-confidence that I did. At this point I strive to be the best me, not someone else's idea of beauty. I have dark days, backsliding into self-vilification, but overall I'm empowered and confident in my ability to control my own appearance.
Mr. "You-Might-Actually-Be-Pretty" got me thinking of South Park's "The Ungroundable," in which the Goth Kids dress in Gap clothes and the girl goes from being "goth girl" to "fat girl." Is my 'alternative' appearance shielding me from more comments like Chamberlain experiences? Would becoming 'conventionally' pretty make my weight my most defining characteristic? Each step closer to media normal brings more complications. I'd conservatively estimate the amount of sexual harassment I endure has quadrupled since I got below 200 pounds. Some days I'm terrified to lose more weight; being 'prettier' has only led to more uncomfortable compliments, more pushy guys in bars touching me without invitation, more women touching my hair and tattoos like I'm the Please Touch Museum.
I'm conflicted. I want to continue my progress for my own benefit. Weight loss reduces knee, foot, and back pain. I'm stronger and more flexible, better at yoga and dance and running, and less likely to die first in a zombie apocalypse. I want to be the size 8/10 so I can find more clothing I like. I want to run a 5k and do fancy pick-me-up-and-swing-me-around swing dance. I don't want the number of creepers who follow me down South Street on a night out to increase, because the frequency is already frightening.
In our society, it looks like weight loss has drawbacks. A quick Google search reveals abundant discussion on how sexual assault and harassment can affect weight gain/loss, with victims psychologically 'wearing weight as a shield.' People subconsciously put on weight to protect themselves from sexual harassment, so what happens on the other end of that? In a culture that teaches, 'don't get raped,' rather than, 'don't rape,' is there a correlation between losing weight and 'asking for it' with one's appearance? Because, as UnWinona was told in a terrifying example of harassment, "It's not [a man's] fault I'm pretty."
Are women forced to choose between fat-shaming and slut-shaming, forced to pick the lesser of two evils? Should I sacrifice physical health and wellness for emotional comfort and the illusion of safety from a decrease in street harassment? Is it any wonder that people are so obsessed with weight and body image when it has such a direct effect on our daily lives?

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In the historic sector of Lisbon, Portugal, nestled quietly next to the imposing 13th Century Lisbon Cathedral is a nondescript block of a building. It houses the Museum of Aljube – Resistance and Freedom. For the naive tourist who wanders in from the intriguing, cobbled alleyways of Lisbon and not familiar with the more recent history of Portugal, the museum is a moving shake-up. The museum records the struggle against the dictatorship that governed Portugal from 1926 to 1974. This is recent history! The museum building itself housed the dictatorship's secret police. As you move through rooms you find yourself standing in torture cells, places where murder was committed by the state in the name of the state.The museum pays tribute to the strength of the Portuguese people and the human spirit. It's a confronting reminder, though, that throughout human history the state, allegedly there for the people, too often becomes the greatest oppressor of the people.
It's for this reason that, in free societies, the power of the state and the institutions of the state have to have their power constrained. Countervailing power between institutions protects freedom, and protects individuals from the inclination of state institutions to see themselves as above the people. Freedom cannot be taken for granted. It's always at risk.
Take Poland. Only released from dictatorial communism in 1989 and now a solid democracy, late in 2017 new laws passed restricting the independence of the Polish judiciary. An independent judiciary is central to the continuation of freedom. But old habits to curtail freedom return. Freedom is at risk. No country is immune.
Take Australia. The power of the state through the institution of the Taxation Office is effectively unrestrained. Few individuals can afford a legal defence if targeted by the ATO even if the ATO is acting counter to the law. This has been our discovery in 2017.
This was made abundantly clear in our battle to have the ABNs restored to vulnerable self-employed, work-from-home people. The state, in a supposed free society, illegally (on our assessments), took away the business registration of 16 people thus preventing them from earning a living. This was oppression by the state in the name of the state. And this is a 'free' Australia? We divulge the story and events here.
True, this is not physical oppression, but it is certainly financial oppression. Is not the intentional denial of an income to an individual by the state a clear form of oppression?
Staggeringly, this can happen to anyone in 'free' Australia! The ATO has not changed its procedures. That's why countervailing power must be applied. That's why we've developed our Protected Membership. Join here.
No-one can take freedom for granted, even in countries where freedom is assumed as a given!
[SEA's Executive Director, Ken Phillips, has been visiting family in Europe.]


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Platform will support new business initiatives and Alior Sync - first truly-virtual Polish bank
Teradata (NYSE: TDC) today announced that Alior Bank, named Poland's best retail bank by Newsweek Magazine, has selected the Teradata Data Warehouse Appliance to drive additional business growth. The appliance will be the foundation for an enhanced customer relationship management initiative, expanded business reporting capability, and support the bank's new Alior Sync, the first truly-virtual bank in Poland.
The dramatic growth of data from Alior Sync and social media has fuelled the need to collect and analyse larger volumes and new types of data. The Teradata Data Warehouse Appliance provides ample data storage and supports analytic applications, including big data analytics. It is a constantly growing and developing business intelligence environment for analytics, which offers faster and better insight.
"Teradata provides a solid data warehouse platform that can grow in size and sophistication as the bank grows," said Bogdan Miedzik, director, Data and Reporting, Alior Bank. "In addition to a significant performance improvement, the new Teradata Appliance offers the ability to integrate data from across the organization, and support a range of financial services analytic applications that extract intelligence from great volumes of data. We are incorporating the valuable intelligence into all our decision making to support our growth initiatives."
The Teradata appliance provides support for Alior Sync, an interactive online platform designed to help consumers determine the most effective ways to save and invest their money and provide day-to-day account management. For the bank, Alior Sync offers a virtual channel for two-way communication, which didn't exist before. Alior Sync provides the bank with a global view of customer activities, products sales and banking operations. With the intelligence, the bank can better target existing, as well as a new set of diverse consumers with needed financial products and solutions.
"Alior Bank effectively uses the intelligence from data analytics to make more competitive business decisions," said Marek Rudnicki, managing director, Teradata Poland. "The Teradata Data Warehouse Appliance is a proven powerhouse that provides four times the performance and twice as much data storage capacity, and it is a green analytic engine for a wide variety of demanding business intelligence tasks."


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This week's ONS labour market statistics data release, which showed an increase in the number of Romanian and Bulgarian (known as A2) workers in the UK, prompted a wave of media coverage. This included a front-page story in the Daily Telegraph telling readers that the "New wave of immigrants begins", numerous other newspaper reports and a piece on the BBC's Today programme. Most of the stories argued that this was an indicator of a forthcoming bigger wave of A2 migration when labour market restrictions on migrants from these countries are ended in January 2014.
The data is certainly interesting – if subject to margins of error – and it does show an increase of some 37,000 A2-born workers in the UK compared with the same period last year (second quarter 2012 to second quarter 2013), but this doesn't provide any real evidence of what will happen in or after January 2014. It simply shows what is happening now.
Firstly, rather than showing that the new wave of immigrants has suddenly begun, what the data actually shows is that increasing immigration from A2 countries has been taking place regardless of the labour market restrictions – Romanians and Bulgarians have had the right to come to the UK without a visa for seven years already and since 2007 the number working in the UK has increased steadily by more than 100,000 (from 33,000 in the second quarter of 2007 to 141,000 in the second quarter of 2013). But will the lifting of labour market restrictions lead to a sudden increase in immigration from these countries? It's simply not possible to say, and this latest data doesn't provide any answers to that question.
The ONS data also shows several other interesting factors that are worth considering. The number of migrants in the UK workforce from the A8 countries – Poland, Lithuania, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Estonia, Slovakia and Slovenia – has declined by more than 10,000 compared with the same period last year. Also, the number of migrants from the EU14 (the pre-accession countries) now in the UK labour force has increased by 60,000 to its highest level since at least 1997. Neither of these data-points, however, is leading to front-page newspaper claims about what this means for the future.
The new ONS figures are certainly useful, and they confirm that there has been a consistent increase in the number of Romanian and Bulgarian workers in the UK every year for the past seven years. That doesn't mean imaginary floodgates in Sofia and Bucharest are currently primed to be opened on 1 January. Neither does it mean that all the Romanians and Bulgarians who want to come the UK are already here. It simply means that the trend over time has been one of increasing numbers, regardless of the labour market restrictions.
We cannot know what will happen on 1 January, and attempting to extrapolate this future outcome from the available data is misleading. Even if we could know how many people might arrive, we would not be able to anticipate where in the country these migrants might settle – and therefore where investments in public services would need to be increased to accommodate them. If we are concerned about potential future levels of migration from Romania and Bulgaria we need to consider how to plan for the uncertainty, rather than speculate wildly.


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The Oxford English A1 Course Companion defines style as "the individual way in which a writer has used language to express his or her ideas" (280). A convenient comparison might be a person's fingerprint, or face; a feature that is unique to the individual.
Look at the following two texts:
The Cave Saramago (Look at the first pages preview)
What do you notice about the following:
- sentence length
- description
- complexity of the language
- Types of detail
- narrative voice
- subject matter/cultural cue
- literary genre (fantasy, romance etc.)
- use of dialogue
This is by no means a complete list, but it does make a good start.
Take notes on features that help to define style.
The Cave is not a very subtle example of style. Saramago's writing is quite unique. Try looking at a piece that is a little more subtle. Malouf's Remembering Babylon on page 72 of the course companion is a good example.
Choose a text that you are familiar with. Analyse the text for style. Prepare a text to share your ideas with your peers.
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June 9th members Becky, Steph, Diana, Terry and Bryce investigated a private residence in Moline Illinois. The following are the claims of activity based on emails from the client:
Several things have been happening at my home that I can't explain including someone walking around upstairs when nobody is up there and just last week it sounded like someone was talking in the next room and nobody was in there when I opened the door. It was a man's voice I could hear plain as day but it sounded like they were mumbling and I couldn't quite figure out what they were saying exactly. Several of my friends have experienced different things as well. Last week actually scared me a bit and it seems to be lately that it is happening more often. My roommates boyfriend was at the house alone and he said that the kitchen cabinet opened and slammed shut while he was standing in the kitchen. It scared him enough to leave the house.
We talked to several occupants and their friends and listened to their claims of activity. We were taken on a walk through of the home and when that was concluded, the occupants went outside to the garage so that we could conduct our investigation. We concentrated on the basement, living and dining room and upper bedrooms.
The first things we noticed were the extremely high levels of EMF throughout the whole home. In several spots our meters were pegging out because the EMF was so high. We knew that this might be contributing to some of their claims.
One of the claims was of a light turning off and on in the bathroom. The switch was checked and appeared to be stable and not the cause of this event. We ended up turning off the central air to attempt to eliminate the continual beeping of our EMF meters. We conducted EVP sessions in the downstairs area and all bedrooms upstairs in an attempt to contact any spirits that might be present.
The evening was extremely quiet and calm other than the EMF going off and the discovery of a cat having been shut in a closed. This debunked the scratching sounds that Diana and Steph were hearing. Also when we realized how high the EMF was, it explained our meters going off.
Although we did not obtain any audio to back up any of the claims, we have told the clients to continue to keep a log of any activity and we would be glad to come back and perform another investigation.


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Last week on LinkedIn, Daniel Goleman, Co-Director of Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations, made an interesting point:
Most people today are asked to improve performance at work with fewer resources and tighter deadlines, all while dealing with equally stressed co-workers and clients. This toxic combination leads to employee burnout and harms organizations. While people may not have control over stressors at work, mindfulness-based exercises are a scientifically proven, natural way to manage one's responses to them.
To make this quest easier, Daniel compiled a list of the below resources to help folks learn the benefits of mindfulness in the workplace.


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The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) announced Thursday that it is investigating blockchain startup Envion AG for potentially breaking financial market rules with its initial coin offering (ICO).
Envion, which raised $100 million in the ICO earlier this year, has allegedly broken banking laws by accepting public deposits in exchange for its EVN token, despite such transactions not being allowed, according to a FINMA press release.
The regulator states:
"Investigations carried out by FINMA to date indicate that, in the context of its ICO, envion AG accepted funds amounting to approximately one hundred million francs from more than 30,000 investors in return for issuing EVN tokens in a bond-like form."
The enforcement proceedings are not the only setback for the startup, which has been in limbo for months after its executives began accusing each other of wrongdoing.
The New York Times reported in May that the firm's chief executive, Matthias Woestmann, had claimed that the founders generated extra EVN tokens as part of a money grab. The founders, on the other hand, claimed that Woestmann had seized control of the firm and breached his contract.
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This article is intended as a news item to inform our readers of various events and developments that affect, or that might in the future affect, the value of the cryptocurrency described above. The information contained herein is not intended to provide, and it does not provide, sufficient information to form the basis for an investment decision, and you should not rely on this information for that purpose. The information presented herein is accurate only as of its date, and it was not prepared by a research analyst or other investment professional. You should seek additional information regarding the merits and risks of investing in any cryptocurrency before deciding to purchase or sell any such instruments.
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Sound Of Light
Sound Of Light is a site-specific installation, designed for the former music pavilion which was built in 1912.
Imagine if you could hear the colours you perceive. you would be able to translate the green leaves of your garden, the black tar of your road, or the warm wood of your table into something audible. You wouldn't just be able to see the vibrance of their physical representations, but another bodily sense would be engaged, enhancing your overall awareness of your surroundings.
Sound Of Light is an inflatable music pavilion designed by German designers Marco Barotti and Plastique Fantastique at Urban Kunste Ruhr in Germany that interprets and dynamically transforms sunlight into audio frequencies.
A high quality digital camera mounted on the top of the structure films the sky and divides it into six colours, RGB and CMY. The six hanging, coloured columns of the pneumatic structure, which stand for the primary RGB (red/green/blue) and secondary CMY (cyan/magenta/yellow) colour models, are designed to receive different frequencies and convert them from visible to audible sensory input. A series of woofers is fixed directly on the bottom of each column and convert the whole architecture into a giant vibrating loudspeaker.
Sound Of Light is a composition of hue, saturation, and light. By mixing sound and architecture, the audience experiences a unique oneiric reality through the superimposition of colours, shapes, sounds and vibrations. Visitors can also discover their own concert by changing their point of view – an individual spectrum.
Designers | Plastique Fantastique + Marco Barotti, Berlin, Germany
Location | Urbane Kunste Ruhr, Hamm, Germany
Technical info | Inflatable PVC
Picture credits | Marco Canevacci, Simone Serlenga


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What are the situations when claims under life insurance arise?
A Life Insurance Policy results into claim in the following situations:
- On maturity of the policy i.e. completion of the term for which the insurance was taken in case of endowment policies ; or
- On death of the life insured, if it occurs before maturity of the policy, provided policy is in force on the date of death or has
- acquired paid-up value.
What is the procedure to be followed in case of claims by maturity of a Life Insurance policy?
The processing of claims by maturity is normally undertaken by Life Insurer about two-three months before the date of maturity. The Life Insurer sends Maturity Intimation along with the discharge forms to the policyholder informing him about the requirements for the settlement of claim. The steps that a policyholder should follow to expedite the realisation of his claim are as under:
In case the maturity intimation is not received by the policyholder till around 1 months before the date on which the policy matures, he should contact the concerned Life Insurer Office and obtain a copy of the maturity intimation.
Policy Document
On receipt of the maturity intimation, the policyholder should send the original policy document along with the last receipt of insurance premium paid. The policy document needs to be submitted in original unless it is in custody of Life Insurer as security for loan.
Age proof document
The policyholder should also submit his age proof to the Corporation in case it has not already been submitted.
In case, the policyholder has already submitted his age proof to LIC, the form of Discharge Form to be executed by the policyholder, is also sent along with the Maturity Intimation.
Life Insurer accepts following documents as valid age proofs:
- Horoscope of the assured
- Certificate relating to the baptism ceremony among Christians
- Birth certificate from the Municipal Corporation
- High School Certificate
- Service book.
- Discharge Form duly stamped & signed, attested by a witness
The form of Discharge Form should then be properly filled, signed and sent to the Office of LIC from which it was issued. The signature must be on a revenue stamp and must be attested by a witness.
Assignment / Reassignment Deed
If any In case the policy or any Deed of Assignment or Re-assignment is lost by the policyholder, he has to submit an indemnity bond along with a reliable surety of sound financial standing acceptable to Life Insyurer. The indemnity bond has to be in a particular format Form . In such a case the claim is settled in the absence of the policy document.
Existence certificates
In case of children's Deferred Assurance & Pure Endowment Policies.
In due course, Life Insurer sends a cheque to the policyholder for the money due to him as per the terms of the policy.
What is the procedure to be followed in case of claim by death of the policyholder?
The following are the main steps for receiving claims:
Intimation of death
The first requirement of the Life Insurer in the case of death claim is that an "intimation of death"' should be sent to the office of the Life Insurer.
The intimation needs to be sent by the person who is entitled to get the proceeds of the policy. It may be:
- the nominee or
- the assignee of the policy or
- the deceased policyholder's nearest relative.
The letter of intimation of death should contain the following information:
- name of the life assured
- a statement that the life assured is dead;
- the date of death;
- the cause of death;
- the place of death; and
- policy number / s
- claimant's relationship with the assured or his status (nominee, assignee, etc.).
Soon after the receipt of the intimation of the death, the Life Insurer office sends the necessary claim forms along with instructions regarding the procedure to be followed by the
Submission of Proof of Death
The proof of death required to be submitted is a certificate by Municipal Death Registry or by a Public Record Office which maintains the records of births and deaths in the locality.
Besides this some other statements or certificates are also required to be given in the prescribed Claim forms:
- Statement from the doctor who attended the deceased policyholder's last illness.
- Certificate of treatment in the hospital where the policyholder died or was treated by the hospital authorities.
- Certificate of burial or cremation to be given by an independent person who attended the funeral and has seen the dead body.
- Certificate from the employer if the policyholder was in employment at the time of death.
- Submission of Proof of Age
Certificate of Ownership
When the policy is validly assigned, or a nominee has been designated in the policy, no further proof of title is necessary. In any other case, the certificate of title is necessary. In such a case the Life Insurer would require legal evidence of title such as Succession Certificate or Letters of Administration or Letters of Probate or a Will.
Payment and Discharge
After completing all the above formalities, the insurance company issues a discharge form for completion, which is to be signed by the person entitled to receive policy money. That is, it should be signed by:
- the nominee, in case nomination was made under the policy;
- the assignee, in case the policy was validity and unconditionally assigned;
- the legal representative or successor.
- In due course, Life Insurer sends the cheque for the amount due to the person entitled to receive the same.
Early death claims:
If death occurs in less than three years from the date of the policy, following requirements must be complied with :
- Policy Document
- Discharge Form
- Assignment / Re-assignment Deed, if any
- Age Proof Document (if age has not been admitted earlier)
- Certificate of treatment issued by the hospital authorities where the deceased policyholder was treated last, on Claim Form
- Certificate by the employer if the deceased was an employee, on the Claim Form
- Certificate of Death
- Legal Evidence of Title (if policy is not assigned / nominated)
- Claim Form
- Statement from the Doctor who attended last the deceased policyholder, on Claim Form
- Certificate of Identity and burial by a person who attended the funeral on Claim Form
Non early claims:
If death occurs exactly or after 3 years from the date of the policy the following requirements must be complied with:
1) Policy Document
2) Discharge Form
3) Legal Evidence of Title
4) Death Certificate
5) Claim Form
6) Assignment / Re-assignment Deed, if any (if policy not assigned /nominated)
7) Age Proof Document (if age has not been admitted earlier)
Double accident benefit:
When death take place due to accident (solely, directly independently or other intervening causes the claim must be lodged with Life Insurer to get the Double Accident Benefit
within 120 days from the date of death. Claim will be admitted after acceptance and verification of the Death Report (Postmortem Report / Spot Panchanama / Inquest Panchanama / Eyewitness Statement) by Life Insurer.
* The above deatails may change from company to company, Please check policy document for exect procedure for your Insurer.


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VIDEO: The old Ponderosa building has a new tenant – and you won't believe who it is!
Author: Judy Steffes | Posted in Business, Washington County, West Bend No comments
Nov. 21, 2017 – West Bend, WI – It was in seven months ago to the date when this story was posted on WashingtonCountyInsider.com, breaking the news about Pizza Ranch moving into the old Ponderosa building, 2020 W. Washington Street in West Bend.
The community has been patiently wading through the process with Stacy and Matt Gehring and today at noon the couple will break ground on their future.
Plans are to save three walls and the trusses and expand the building a bit and hopefully have a new Pizza Ranch up and running and satisfying all our cravings by early 2018.
Come join us today and help the Gehrings celebrate!


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Just yesterday an image showed us all the internal components of the Samsung Galaxy S9, as well as new details about its specifications. Now new images of two clones of the Samsung Galaxy S9+ show us the terminal in different colors and demonstrating the level of these copies.
Another of the leaks seen this week have shown us new details about the camera of Samsung Galaxy S9 and its screen size, which once again could vary and be larger than that of its predecessors.
Two highly successful Samsung Galaxy S9 + clones
In practically a month we will be able to officially meet the new Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 +, the two new Samsung flagships of which we have known almost all their secrets in the leaks known in recent months. Now several images show us in detail two clones of Samsung Galaxy S9 + that confirm its external appearance, which will also have another element that differentiates it in its exterior design. Because as you know it will be the only one of the two models that will have a dual camera, with two sensors, which will be arranged vertically as shown in the image of this clone.
Under the dual camera and integrated into the same area of black, we can see the fingerprint reader, which would be in a more natural area for most users. They had complained about its location on the Galaxy S8, having to have been moved to the back as a result of the infinite screen. As you can see both phones are gold and blue, the latter is undoubtedly the color that catches the attention of the two and makes the terminal a more casual mobile.
Undoubtedly these clones of the Samsung Galaxy S9 + betray their vocation to copy when we see the infinite screen, which in this case is not too achieved. There is more to see the upper and lower edges, which are much thicker than in the Galaxy S8, and that would be as we will see also in the new Galaxy S9. The lateral curve of the screen, which in this case is shown rounded slightly, but that is far from the original is not too achieved. No doubt two well-achieved clones, even in the interface of Samsung Experience, but to those who betray the technology that only Samsung is able to offer.


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Dubai Airport (DXB)
Use this website to quickly find the most important information about the Dubai Airport: Flights, Departures, Arrivals, Parking, Car Rentals, Hotels near the airport and other information about Dubai International Airport (DXB). Plan your travel to Dubai Airport with the information provided in this site.
Dubai International Airport (IATA: DXB; ICAO: OMDB) is the main international airport serving Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, and the third busiest airport in the world regarding international passenger traffic.
Concretely, the airport is located in Al Garhoud district, about 5 km east from Dubai city centre.
It is the hub for Emirates, the largest one in the Middle East, FedEx Express, Flydubai and Qantas.
Facilities and Services + info
Dubai International Airport has a wide number of services and facilities:
- Dutty free shops
- ATMs and Currency exchange
- WiFi
- Luggage wrapping service
- Car rental offices
- Restaurants and Cafeterias
- Currency exchange offices
- ATMs and Banking
- Car rental companies
- Parking lots
- Transportation access
- Special assistance for passengers with reduced mobility or special needs
- Baby care rooms
Transport + info
At Dubai Airport there are available the following transportation options to and from downtown:
Bus: Dubai International Airport counts with a wide offer regarding bus services.
Taxi: Get within 20 minutes to downtown Dubai from DXB Airport.
Metro: At Dubai Airport there are a couple of metro lines: Red line and Green line.
Car rental: Renting a car in Dubai turns to be the best idea! Find your best option with our search engine.
Terminals + info
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has three passenger Terminals:
Terminal 1: Dubai Airport Terminal 1 is where Concourse D is located. The terminal is able to host 20 million passengers annually.
Terminal 2: Dubai Airport Terminal 2 is home of 50 airlines.
The terminal consists of four different levels.
Terminal 3: Dubai Airport Terminal 3 consists of concourses A, B and C.
The terminal is exclusively used by Emirates Airlines. Terminal 3 is the largest terminal building in the world.
Department of Civil Aviation, Dubai Airport, Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Aiport number: +971 4 224 5555
About Dubai
If you are planning a trip to Dubai you need to go and have dinner at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, from where you'll have the best views.
Another must-stop you need to do is in Palm Jumeirah, a stunning artificial archipelago, one of the three planned islands called Palm Islands.
There is a monorail connecting various points with the foot of the island, with a plan of extension to the red line of Dubai Metro.


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New global agreement will help curb pollution from aviation
- Date: October 10, 2016
Unregulated carbon pollution from aviation is the fastest-growing source of the greenhouse gas emissions driving global climate change. In fact, if the entire aviation sector were a country, it would be one of the top 10 carbon-polluting nations on the planet. The good news is that we now have a process in place to curb international aviation's skyrocketing emissions. For the first time ever, the United Nations' civil aviation body agreed last week to put a cap on the emissions for an international sector rather than a country.
The decision follows on the heels of a landmark global plan made in Paris last year to curb climate change in the coming decades.
"Three hundred days after the gavel fell in Paris, countries are tackling a major loophole in that deal: international aviation emissions," said Lou Leonard, WWF's senior vice president of climate and energy. "But we are far from the finish line in curbing carbon pollution from international aviation. This is the starting block. It's a foundation we must build on over time."
International aviation already accounts for over 2% of global carbon emissions. But this number will soar as demand for air travel continues to rises. In 2010, the aviation industry carried 2.4 billion passengers; in 2050, the number is forecast to rise to 16 billion.
While this deal lays a critical foundation, countries need to build on it and create new policies to ensure global aviation does its fair share to help curb climate change. At least 65 countries have signed on to the agreement at this time, which means the deal will address more than three-quarters of expected emissions growth between 2021 and 2035.
"Countries can reaffirm their intention to deliver on the hope and the promise of Paris by opting in to this agreement" Leonard said. "This agreement gets stronger and more effective with every country that joins."
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Taxi Driver and Hardcore Are Really Just Updates on The Searchers
The Searchers isn't just a movie — it's a kind of mythos that has influenced countless others that have followed it. Especially the films of screenwriter Paul Schrader. Originally a critic, Schrader penned the screenplay for Taxi Driver in one week in Los Angeles, using the yellow cab as a metaphor for urban loneliness. His model: Ford's movie.
Both main characters — Ethan Edwards (John Wayne, in The Searchers) and Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro, in Taxi Driver) — goes out of their way for the sake of a young girl. In Ford's film, the girl is forced into becoming an Indian. In Scorsese's, she's ensnared by a pimp. In The Searchers, the hero is portrayed as obsessive and possibly psychotic; by the time Bickle came around, he was just one in a long line of '70s anti-heroes.
Schrader quilted his films with parts from an array of movies — in American Gigolo , he swiped more than one scene from Robert Bresson's Pickpocket — but Ford's classic was his go-to source. He used it again in 1979's Hardcore , in which George C. Scott played the John Wayne role as a staunch Calvinist searching for his victimized daughter in the Southern California porn industry.
Schrader's reworking was great, but it wasn't comparable to the original.
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Imagine you're a fighter. What goes through your mind as the fight draws near?
Five days to go, four, then three … the tension and intensity heighten with every passing moment. You've been focused on the fight for so long. Have you done all that you can? Should you have sparred more? But you couldn't because your left shoulder is sore. Will it hold up for six rounds? What if you're not at your best? What if you catch an errant shot that puts you down?
Two days to go… You're hungry but can't eat because you have to make weight. But you don't want to dehydrate too much. You're getting real hard to be around; everything's getting on your nerves, not to mention everyONE. You just want to get it on. One day to go. You're torqued up beyond all imagining. Somebody ring a bell, for pete's sake, and let's just DO it.
But first, at the 11th hour, when you just can't deal anymore, comes an utterly sureal break into the parallel universe called the "weigh-in." All you need to do is pretend everything is normal, like you're in the check-out line at Walmart, except the person you're next to in line is your opponent. What are you supposed to do, exchange pleasantries? How's the family?
Or does the stare down begin? Or do you just politely and ever-so-uncomfortably ignore each other? No matter what you do, for the next couple of hours you'll be within a few feet of the person who, some 12 hours after that, will be trying to turn your brain into a substance resembling guacamole.
That was last night at Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY.
Tonight, June 26 @ 7:30 p.m., the waiting ends and the release will begin as the Casino presents seven bouts headlined by the 10-round event featuring Philadelphia's Laujuan Simon (22 [12 KOs] 2-2 ) against NYC southpaw Jose Angel Rodriguez (15 [2KOs])-1-1). The co-feature will bring together Philadelphia's Jamaal Davis (11 [6KOs]) – 6) and Mustafa Johnson (9 [2 KOs]-6-1). Johnson lives in Indianapolis but has spent time in Albany, training at Schott's Gym.
"It's the hardest part of getting ready for a fight," said newly retired Shannon Miller, who was at the weigh-in to support "little" brother Shawn (2 [1KO]) – 0), who will be facing Akron, Ohio's Steve Tyner, making his pro-debut. Tyner has also spent time at Schott's Gym. "It's just so strange to have to come at deal with your opponent this way," Miller continued. "I don't want to know if he's a nice guy, or how old his kids are. We can do that after the fight."
But weigh-ins are part of the boxing business. "It's all got to be done," said Mike Mazzulli, Director of The Mohegan Tribe's Department of Athletic Regulation and Technical Consultant with the Oneida Nation Athletic Commission. It's a joy to watch Mike work, as he smoothly and professionally ushers tense fighters and their seconds through the registration, fingerprinting, licensing, medical evaluation, and weigh-in stations.
Mazzulli is a no nonsense guy, but everybody senses the depth of knowledge and experience that lies behind the directive style he puts out, so he doesn't usually get a hard time. "We had to send a fighter home just now, this after driving 8-hours to get here," he said, evincing genuine sympathy for the young man.
"Look, the kid just fought to a draw last weekend. We didn't know that. And he lost his three previous fights. There's no way we'd let him fight here. It just wouldn't be safe. I feel terrible, but it had to be done. It's the promoter who screwed up by not being up front with us." Safety is important to Mazzulli, who took the time to educate his audience on hydration tips and the importance of taking that advice.
Some fighters are actually able to take weigh-ins with a smile, like it's just another day at the office. Mustafa Johnson has to be one of the most relaxed and composed fighters on the planet. "It's probably just my personality," he said after passing through the lines, gracefully handling the interactions with Jamaal Davis.
"I never even get nervous. When they start wrapping my hands, then I get nervous, but not until then," adding, "I actually feel even better than usual tonight because I'm at a higher weight class than normal and so I'm hydrated."
"Mustafa is one of the best and nicest guys I've ever worked with," said Schott's trainer Kyle Provenzano, "and not just as a fighter, but as a person. He's just a great human being."
But mostly, weigh-ins are just endured by the fighters. They know the drill. Some become relfective on the things that matter in their lives. I remember riding out to a weigh-in at Turning Stone with NYS lightweight champion, Brian Miller, this past February 25 when all he talked about on the way out was how much his fiance means to him (They were married last Saturday, June 19), his great relationship with his mother, and his religious beliefs.
Last night Shawn Miller wanted to talk about his brother, Shannon's retirement announcement, following his June 19 fight with Hasim Rahman. "Shannon has always been such a inspiration to me. I feel very proud to be his brother and will give this fight my all, just like he always did," Miller said.
"Shannon always showed me that his fights are like how you take life and the importance of giving everything 100% of what you are."
How does Steve Tyner feel making his pro debut against Shawn Miller?
Although this is only Shawn's third professional bout after a relatively short amateur career, his remarkable athleticism and strength are daunting for an opponent who's about to take off the headgear for the first time.
"It's just another fight," Tyner said. "It doesn't matter how you look at it, or even who you're in there with, it's just another fight. I'm ready, that's all that matters."
"People can lose sight of the fact that this is a business. I can be friendly with him here, sure, but there's a business side that says I have bills to pay and he has bills to pay. He's a big, strong kid, but I'll win because I have better skills.
Nothing is more amazing than some fighters' ability to "go with the flow." I was talking with Bill Growick, Shawn and Jaci Trivilino's trainer, when we both looked at the bout sheet and were struck by the fact that it clearly showed Jaci down for a six round fight.
"That's got to be a mistake," Bill said, "We only signed a contract for four rounds."
Bill and Bob Miller, who'll also be in the corner with son, Shawn, and Jaci, called over an Oneida Nation official who verified that they were, in fact, scheduled for a six-rounder.
A quick deal was made for compensation beyond that offered in the four-round contract, and a new deal was made right there on the spot. Jaci, out of earshot of the "negotiations," was told by Bill that she'd be fighting an additional six minutes.
Now, folks, I'll skip all the reasons why this is no small thing, but let's say your boss just told you you'll be working the next two weekends – and, by the way, while you're working them, you'll be getting punched in the face.
Jaci never stopped texting on her blackberry and simply uttered an almost inaudable, "Yeah, sure, whatever." Fighters, amazing.
Anyway, here's what's on for tonight.
Bout #1 – Welterweight – four rounds
Stefin Scott (2-1), Albany (Schott's Gym) vs. Tolan Tasco (1-3), Orange NJ
Bout #2 – Cruiserweight – four rounds
Brian Clookey (1 [1KO]-0), Chase Mills, NY vs. Keon Graham (2-10), Akron, OH
Bout #3 – Light Heavyweight – four rounds
Andy Mejias (6 [2KOs])-0), Utica, NY vs. David Brown
Bout #4 – Featherweight – six rounds
Jaci Trivilino (3 [1KO – 2-1), Pattsbusrgh, NY vs. Angel Gladney (6[5KOs]-1-1), Columbusm SC
Bout #5 – Cruiserweight – four rounds
Shawn Miller (2-0), Troy, NY vs. Steve Tyner (pro debut), Akron, OH
Bout #6 – CO-FEATURE – six rounds
Jamaal Davis (11 [6 KOs] – 6), Philadelphia, PA vs. Mustafah Johnson (9 [2KOs] – 6-1), Indianapolis, IN
Bout #7 – MAIN EVENT – ten rounds
Lajuan Simon (22 [12 KOs]-2-2), Philadelphia, PA vs. Jose Angel Rodriguez (15 [2KOs] – 1)


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Our time here was spent, once again, taking some snaps and reading. Just how we like it. In the evening we texted Christer of Lady Jessie only to find that he was in the next bay along, 500m round the corner! We arranged to hook up next morning.
Sleeping Up On Deck It's So Hot
n the morning we stowed and made a slow down-wind hop around the corner, which saw us in Keci Buku, a great little bay divided in half by a spit. We made our way down to the end, out of the way of idiots on jet skis and tourists limping along the sand bar. As we surveyed our potential anchorage we were angrily waved off by a German who was insistent we didn't drop our anchor anywhere near his precious boat (it was a hand-painted, rusty heap of shite).
We Almost Missed This One
The next day we decided to go check out Selimye proper so, like mad dogs and Englishmen we donned our walking boots and strolled the 20 minute walk to the sea front in the blazing midday heat. We hit the first restaurant we came across just to rehydrate on iced tea before continuing along the sea front that is Selimye.
The Aquarium That Is Dirsek
We spied across the bay a lonely old Turk, in his dinghy waving at us. He was right next to what looked like a very pretty sandy bay. No-one else was there.. "Beware of Turks bearing gifts" thought we, but nevertheless decided to give it a go. We anchored and went stern to.
As we neared our destination Jamie noticed another disturbance in the sea (I was still chomping through the admittedly rather poor lunch offering) and at first we thought it was a turtle. On closer inspection we could see a fin appearing now and then, but it was too small for a dolphin. It turned out to be a magnificent ray right on the surface of the water.
Last Day In Beserk Buku
It was rather nerve racking having him watching us as tavla is a game in the blood of every Turkish man. They play it from birth and they play it at a million miles an hour. He gave me a few tips, nods and winks as Jamie and I played. I won! We then suggested that he play Jamie. Like the last man standing Jamie bravely battled on, but all in vain as Ali trounced him in the first game.


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Developing a Successful Travel Blog
By travelanswerman | June 15, 2009
One of the first travel blogs I began to follow on a regular basis was written by an English chap named Joe as he traveled around the world for 12 months. Excited at the thought of having similar experiences, I left the occasional comment on his blog, and he usually responded, though on at least one occasion, he confused me with a guy named Dave he knew back in England. Otherwise, it was a very one-sided experience. He wrote, I read.
As I began to develop this blog in 2007, I wanted to ensure there was a more interactive atmosphere for my trip. I thought it would enhance the whole experience for both the readers and me.
Here are a few of the ways I and others help involve readers to keep them coming back for more!
Responding to Comments and E-mails
Blogging is about more than you as producer of content, and readers as consumers of content. It is about the dialogue which occurs between the two sides.
In an effort to strike an acceptable balance between time spent traveling and time spent blogging, I adopted an insular (borderline defensive) approach on my trip, ensuring I responded to the majority of comments on my blog and all the e-mails people sent me. I recommend this approach at a minimum. If people are taking the time out of their lives to leave a comment on top of reading what you wrote, they should be recognized for that effort and interest in being involved. On most occasions, a public response works perfectly.
If you start to notice regular contributors who comment frequently, a private e-mail to them directly, thanking them for their support, is a more personal way to show your appreciation (and reinforce the behavior).
Going a step further, if contributors have a blog or website of their own, which they include when leaving the comment, check it out. You help boost their traffic by simply clicking the link, and if it seems up your alley, subscribe. Even if you can't read it while you're on the road, you've bookmarked the site for future reference. Again, this indirectly helps them by increasing their number of subscribers, an important marketing statistic.
Lastly, if you really want to aggressively grow your blog's traffic and build online relationships while traveling, then pick a handful of travel blogs and continue to read and comment on them consistently. The more popular the blog, the more visibility you stand to gain by associating yourself with it.
Asking for the opinions of your readers is a simple way to involve them. As a consumer of media, be it online, print or TV, it always feels good to know your opinion is taken into consideration. Why else would American Idol generate millions of votes by phone each episode?
The power you give readers over your decision-making process can be a fun dynamic to play around with while traveling. On this topic, I'm reminded of Jeremy David's travel blog, Choose My Adventure, in which he opened himself up to the unknown by allowing readers to vote on where he went (mostly in Europe) and how long to spend in various places.
On my trip, I wasn't so willing to give up control, however I always created polls which were relevant to my locations and future plans, and addressed curiosities. They are a great tool for interaction – simple to implement from the blogger's perspective, and simple to use from the readers.
You can see the results of all my polls in the archive.
Dare Me!
My invitation to have readers dare me to do weird, gross, embarrassing, and adventurous things abroad was especially fun. Those readers who bet me a beer or money to do something then had a vested interest in continuing to read. After all, they had to see if I would be successful. On my end, I was pushed to do things I might not otherwise try, like eating dog or getting in the ring for Muay Thai training.
I adopted the premise from Challenge Steve.
Opportunities to Donate
As a travel blogger, you've got nothing to lose by throwing up a PayPal donation button on your blog. Unless you're going for an especially professional appearance or money is not an issue, it leaves the door open for the occasional generosity of visitors who want to show their appreciation for your efforts.
Contests and Giveaways
A long time ago, when I was first getting started with the GoBackpacking domain, I recall having a contest or two where I gave away a free guidebook or gift certificate on Amazon in exchange for people subscribing to a site e-mail list. Around the same time, I had also created a fan page for one of my favorite bands. I ran a contest there for a gift certificate to Amazon.com, seeking concert reviews from readers. The investment on my part was small – no more than $25 in each case, however the contests were always received well and it felt good to offer something for free.
I haven't seen many contests on personal travel blogs, however Gary over at Everything Everywhere has been running them successfully. For example, on May 31, he offered a book giveaway in exchange for users leaving a comment with what they like about China. In two weeks, he's tallied 118 comments!
Social Networking – Facebook, Twitter, etc.
The ever-increasing popularity of social networking sites is leading to some interesting changes. They are becoming increasingly open with one another. For example, my blog posts, Twitter updates, and YouTube uploads all automatically post to my Facebook account, making the publication of micro-updates a lot easier.
Heck, my primary reason for joining sites like MySpace and Facebook were to publicize this blog and gain a few easy backlinks! I still have a lot to learn in regard to leveraging these networks, however at the least, you can consistently remind your family, friends, and coworkers about what's being posted to your travel blog.
Further Reading
7 Ways to Get Readers to Stick
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Dr. Bashioum on Twin Cities Live
January 10th, 2014
I will be appearing on Twin Cities Live on Tuesday Jan. 14th for a story about Mommy Makeovers. TCL has been following our patient, Christina's journey with her cosmetic restoration surgery following childbirth. We thank Christina for allowing cameras to film her surgery and candidly share her reasons for having a Mommy Makeover. Christina and I will be in the KSTP-TV studio live on Tuesday to talk about all the options that are available today to consider when exercise and diet are perhaps not enough to return to pre-pregnancy bodies.
In case you miss the episode, watch Christina's story click here.
Photo of TCL co-hosts Elizabeth Ries and Chris Egert, courtesy KSTP.


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OverviewRebecca Wright, who has worked in health care since 2004, was a nurse at St. Christopher's Hospice in London and a research assistant at King's College London on local, national, and international projects, including the award-wining "Woundcare for Epidermolysis Bullosa (WEB)." Her research is based on the clinical challenges she has witnessed among patients, families, and emergency staff. Dr. Wright earned her doctoral degree in nursing research and her bachelor's degree from the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at King's College London and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the New York University School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine. Her doctoral research demonstrated the potential for including older people with palliative care needs in service design research using the methodology Experience-based Co-design (EBCD). Dr. Wright's work continues on improving the delivery and experiences of palliative and end-of-life care, with a focus on older people, family caregivers, emergency care, and dementia.
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Below are selected resources. For more information, please see full CV.
*Wright, R. Lowton, K. Robert, G. Grudzen, C. Grocott, P. (2017) Emergency department staff priorities for improving palliative care provision for older people: A qualitative study. Palliative Medicine, doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/0269216317705789
*Wright nèe Blackwell, R., Lowton, K., Robert, G., Grudzen, C., & Grocott, P. (2017). Using Experience-based Co-design with older patients, their families and staff to improve palliative care experiences in the Emergency Department: A reflective critique on the process and outcomes. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 68, 83-94. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2017.01.002
*Wright Née Blackwell, R., Carden, D.L., Hess, E.P., Booker-Vaughns, J., Dunn, P., Kizzie-Gillett, C., Vaughan, W., Weingarten, G.,Williams, P.,Young-Brinn, A., Grudzen, C. (2016). Adapting conceptual frameworks for patient engagement in emergency department research. Academic Emergency Medicine, 23(12), 1332-1336. doi: 10.111/acem.13066
Guardian University Award for Outstanding Research Impact; Woundcare for Epidermolysis Bullosa (WEB) Project. London, United Kingdom (2013)


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Semillas de He shou wu, Fo-Ti (Polygonum multiflorum)
Semillas de He shou wu, Fo-Ti (Polygonum multiflorum)
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Polygonum multiflorum (Fo-ti) is a popular herb in traditional Chinese medicine. Commonly known as He shou wu in China and Fo-ti in North America, studies have shown this herb to be beneficial
Semillas de He shou wu, Fo-Ti (Polygonum multiflorum)
Precio por paquete de 5 semillas.
Polygonum multiflorum (Fo-ti) is a popular herb in traditional Chinese medicine. Commonly known as He shou wu in China and Fo-ti in North America, studies have shown this herb to be beneficial in the treatment of cancer, diabetes, hair loss, hardening of the arteries, and neurodegenerative diseases.
What is Fo-Ti?
Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. (P. multiflorum) or Fallopia maltiflora is officially listed in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and is one of the most popular herbs in Chinese medicines [R].
In North America, it is commonly known as Fo-ti.
It is widely cultivated throughout China and other countries such as Japan, where it grows in valley shrubs, hillside forests, gutter rock crevices and other locations at altitudes of 200-3000 m [R].
The plant grows to be 2-4 m tall consisting of a woody tuber, leaves that are 3-7 cm long and arrowhead-shaped, white or greenish-white flowers that are 6-7 mm in diameter and an achene fruit 2.5-3 mm in length [R].
Over the years, parts of Fo-ti have been used for different medicinal purposes.
The leaves, root tuber, and rhizomes have been used as a tonic in the anti-aging formula while the stem has been used to alleviate insomnia and to help treat diabetes [R].
Chemical Constituents of Fo-ti
More than 100 chemical compounds have been isolated from Fo-ti, and the most biologically relevant components have been determined to be from the families of stilbenes, quinones, flavonoids, and phospholipids.
Processing Fo-ti, as opposed to using the raw herb, influences the amount and type of chemical constituents found in the plant [R, R].
The toxicity of processed Fo-ti is lower than that of the crude herb and this may be associated with the decreased levels of some of the components after processing [R].
Additionally, processing of Fo-ti resulted in the formation of five new chemicals that were not identified in the crude herb [R].
Refer to the technical section for the full names of these new chemicals and for an extensive list of the chemical constituents of Fo-ti view the article by Lin et al. (2015) [R].
Two of the best-studied constituents of Fo-ti include 2,3,5,40-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-β-D-glucoside (TSG) and emodin.
Pharmacokinetics of Fo-ti
Only limited data about certain constituents of Fo-ti is available.
Rats rapidly absorb TSG into its bodily fluid and quickly eliminated, distributing through the liver and lung but hardly through the blood-brain and blood-testicle barriers [R].
Emodin is found primarily in the liver and brain [R].
Health Benefits of Fo-ti
Fo-ti exhibits a wide spectrum of pharmacological effects, including anti-aging, immunologic, neuroprotective, anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects.
However, few clinical studies have been conducted to evaluate the traditional therapeutic claims and to understand the medical potential of its bioactive compounds.
Immune-Supporting Effects of Fo-ti
1) Anti-inflammatory Effects of Fo-ti
TSG and emodin in Fo-ti can decrease inflammation and help with colitis in mouse models by increasing PPAR-gamma and decreasing NF-kB [R, R, R].
In mice, A methanol extract of Fo-ti has an anti-inflammatory effect on mouse macrophage cells that are stimulated by lipopolysaccharide (a bacterial toxin from harmful bacteria).
This Fo-ti extract inhibited NF-kB activation and thus reduced nitric oxide, COX-2 enzyme, and inflammatory cytokines like TNF-alpha and IL-6 [R].
Emodin protects microglia cells in the brain from inflammation due to lipopolysaccharides through AMPK/Nrf2 activation [R].
2) Fo-ti Promotes Good Immune Function
The sugars (rhamnose, arabinose, xylose, and glucose) and anthraquinone glycosides found within Fo-ti can improve immune response and overall immune system function (immunomodulatory effect).
Fo-ti boosts the immune system by increasing the production of T and B cells, and improving the activities of the immune cells, as well as increasing the secretion of the inflammatory tumor necrosis factor.
Further, Fo-ti increases the activity of natural killer (NK) cells [R, R].
3) Fo-ti May be Effective against MRSA
Fo-ti has anti-bacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylocuccus aureus (MRSA) in a cell-based study [R].
4) Fo-ti has Antiviral activities
Fo-ti exhibited anti-HIV by preventing the virus from entering lymphocytes in a cell-based study [R].
Emodin blocks binding of SARS coronavirus human cells in a cell-based study [R].
5) Fo-ti May Help with Asthma
In a mouse model of asthma, Fo-ti decreases airway allergic symptoms [R].
Antioxidant Activities of Fo-ti
6) Fo-ti Protects the Liver
The anthraquinones and polysaccharides found in Fo-ti protect the liver by reducing inflammation, preventing fat oxidation, and increasing antioxidant effects [R, R].
Pre-treating rats with 200 mg/kg water extract of Fo-ti protect the rats against chloroform-induced liver toxicity and significantly reduced plasma ALT (a liver enzyme that indicates liver damage) as well as improved glutathione levels and other oxidative stress markers. However, increasing the dose to 400 mg/kg did not protect the liver against chloroform toxicity, and at 4000 mg/kg, Fo-ti damaged the liver [R].
7) Fo-ti May Protect the Bone from Oxidative Stress
TSG from Fo-ti extract protects the bone-making cells (osteoblasts) from oxidative damage in a cell-based study, suggesting that TSG may protect against osteoporosis due to oxidative stress [R].
Hot water extract of Fo-ti prevents bone loss (osteopenia) from mice with that lose bone mass from having their ovaries removed [R].
8) Fo-ti Protects Tissues Oxidation in Diabetes
2,3,5,4′-Tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-β-d-glucoside protects against kidney damage from high blood sugar in diabetic mice through SIRT1 and TGF-beta1 pathways [R, R].
Stilbene glucoside from Fo-ti inhibits tissue aging due to high blood sugar (formation of advanced glycation end product) [R].
Neuroprotective effects of Fo-ti
9) Fo-ti May Help with Alzheimer's Disease
In a mouse model of Alzheimer's, tetrahydroxystilbene glucoside from Fo-ti helps with memory deficit [R].
A small Chinese clinical trial found that Fo-ti extract is effective against Alzheimer's disease [R].
Tetrahydroxystilbene glucoside helps slow down age-related memory loss in rats [R].
In a cell-based study, treatment with a Fo-ti root extract reduced amyloid plaque that can cause Alzheimer's disease [R].
Emodin, a chemical found in Fo-ti, inhibits the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, which might be how it helps with cognitive function in a similar manner to Huperzine A and some Alzheimer's drugs [R].
10) Fo-ti May Help with Parkinson's Disease
In mouse models of Parkinson's Disease, TSG and an ethanol extract of Fo-ti protects dopaminergic neurons from chemical-induced damage [R, R].
11) Fo-ti Protects the Brain from Stroke
Hexane extracts of Fo-ti can protect against tissue damage following stroke in mice and thus may have clinical applications as a protective agent against neurological injury [R].
12) Fo-ti Protects Against Glutamate-Induced Toxicity
In a cell-based study, Fo-ti protects neuronal cells from the hippocampus against glutamate toxicity, suggesting that it can help with cognitive disorders, especially ones that involve memory loss [R].
Fo-ti and Cardiovascular Risks
13) Fo-ti Helps Reduces Cholesterol
Fo-ti can reduce cholesterol and triglycerides in people with high cholesterol [R, R, R].
However, further research is required to understand how Fo-ti helps reduce cholesterol.
14) Fo-ti Helps Prevent Hardening of the Arteries
TSG can prevent hardening of the arteries by reducing lipid levels in the blood, reduce inflammation and normalize the structure of the blood vessel via a reduction in the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9 genes [R].
15) Fo-ti has Protective Effects in Blood-Clotting Disorders
Thromboembolic (blood-clotting) disorders are caused by loose blood clots that form in a blood vessel and are carried by the bloodstream into another vessel that subsequently becomes blocked.
This often happens in the lungs (pulmonary embolism), brain (stroke), gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, or leg. This phenomenon is known as thromboembolism.
The chemical 2,3,5,4′-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-β-D-glucoside isolated from Fo-ti can prevent abnormal blood clotting [R].
16) Fo-ti Protects the Heart
In rats, TSG protected the heart from squeezing pressure around the abdomen [R].
In a heart attack model, Fo-ti stilbene glycoside can protect against cell injury from lack of oxygen or blood flow by increasing the levels of cellular antioxidants such as superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and the nitric oxide pathways [R].
17) Fo-ti Helps with Fructose-Induced Metabolic Syndrome
Fo-ti, together with red ginseng, helps with fructose-induced metabolic syndrome by improving high blood pressure, obesity, high blood lipids, inflammation of the blood vessels, and insulin sensitivity [R].
18) Fo-ti Helps Prevent Cancer
These anthraquinones induce apoptosis (cell death) in cancer cells and activate the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathways which are abnormal in many human cancers [R, R].
Emodin and aloe-emodin can inhibit cell growth (by inhibiting apoptosis) of human cervical cancer cells, human tongue cancer cells, neuroblastoma cells, and melanoma cells [R].
It could significantly reduce colon tumor volume and weight in mice [R].
Emodin enhanced tumor cell death of gallbladder cancer cells that are injected into mice [R].
19) Fo-ti Helps with Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
Fo-ti extracts are commonly prescribed in Taiwan for the treatment of insomnia [R].
Additionally, although the evidence is insufficient, P. multiflorum may ease the anxiety and insomnia experienced by patients with bipolar disorder [R].
20) Fo-ti Helps With Hair Growth
Fo-ti has traditionally been used to treat patients suffering from baldness and hair loss throughout East Asia.
This traditional use of the herb has been substantiated by a study conducted in mice showing that P. multiflorum extracts promote hair growth by inducing the anagen phase in resting hair follicles [R].
Torachrysone-8-O-β-D-glucoside, a compound found in P. multiflorum, can significantly increase the number of dermal papilla cells which play a role in hair growth and hair fiber length [R].
Potential Side Effects and Toxicity
Liver Toxicity of Fo-ti
The best-known toxicity of P. multiflorum is the induction of hepatotoxicity [R]. Hepatotoxicity induced by P. multiflorum can be severe and even result in death.
Several cases of hepatotoxicity due to P. multiflorum have been reported in patients from Australia, China, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and Slovakia who were taking the product for hair loss, chronic prostatitis or to boost the immune system [R, R, R, R].
The main chemicals responsible for the hepatotoxicity of P. multiflorum are free anthraquinones such as emodin and physcion [R]. The toxicity of emodin has been detailed by the U.S. National Toxicology Program [R].
The hepatotoxicity of the water extract is higher than that of the ethanol and acetone extracts of P. multiflorum. Processing of P. multiflorum also decreased hepatotoxicity [R, R].
Kidney and Lung Toxicity of Fo-ti
- multiflorum is also toxic to the kidneys (nephrotoxicity) and the lungs (pulmonary toxicity), particularly after long-term use.
- multiflorum causes embryonic toxicity in mice and may affect embryonic development, suggesting that it may not be safe for pregnant women.
Warfarin (prescribed to prevent the formation of blood clots) may interact negatively with P. multiflorum resulting in bone marrow suppression [R].
- The underlying mechanisms of P. multiflorum may be related to the antioxidant effects of TSG, a decrease of the angiotensin II level, suppression of transforming growth factor-β1 expression, and inhibition of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase activation.
- Cardiac remodeling refers to the changes in size, shape, structure, and function of the heart and is usually a pathological result of an injury to the heart muscle.
- Several studies have demonstrated that the anti-inflammatory effects of P. multiflorum occur through inhibition of the expression of pro-inflammatory signaling factors such as nuclear factor-κB, tumor necrosis factor-α, inducible nitric oxide synthase, cyclooxygenase-2, chemokines, and cytokines (R, R1).
- Additionally, other markers of diabetes, including the expression of TGF-β1, COX-2, and SIRT1 genes, were found to significantly improve in TSG-treated diabetic rats [R].
- Full chemical names for the compounds found in P. multiflorum after processing: 2,3-dihydro-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4(H)-pyran-4-one, hydroxymaltol, 5-hydroxym ethyl-furfural, butanedioic acid, and 5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4(H)-pyran-4-one
- P. multiflorum boosts the immune system by accelerating the production of T and B lymphocytes, initiating the mixed lymphocyte reaction, improving macrophage phagocytosis, and increasing secretion of tumor necrosis factor (TNF).
Other names for P. multiflorum include:
Chinese Cornbind, Chinese Knotweed, Climbing Knotweed, Fallopia multiflora, Flowery Knotweed, Fo Ti Tieng, Fo-Ti, He Shou Wu, Ho Shou Wu, Multiflora Preparata, Poligonum, Poligonum Multiflorum, Polygonum,Polygonum Multiflorum Thunberg, Racine de Renouée Multiflore, Radix Polygoni Multiflori, Radix Polygoni Shen Min, Renouée, Renouée à Fleurs Nombreuses, Renouée de Chine, Renouée Multiflore, Reynoutria multiflora (Thunb), Rhizoma Polygonata, Shen Min, Shou Wu, Shou Wu Pian, Tuber Fleeceflower, Zhihe Shou Wu, Zi Shou Wu
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Taylor Drew Russell's Smokehouse 1422 Larimer Street 720-524-8050 russellssmokehouse.com
This is part one of my interview with Taylor Drew, exec chef of Russell's Smokehouse; part two of our chat will run tomorrow.
No salt, no butter: That's a far cry from the kind of cooking associated with Frank Bonanno, a chef known for his affinity for both. But growing up, Taylor Drew, the executive chef of Russell's Smokehouse, Bonanno's barbecue joint in Larimer Square, was shielded from those cooking basics. "My mom makes a great pie crust, but we ate super-healthy at home, with lots of steamed vegetables and steamed fish, and salt and butter were not part of our diet," recalls Drew.
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And that might even have been a good thing, because his first job was working the drive-thru at McDonald's, the epitome of everything unhealthy. "I needed a job, and McDonald's was the only place that would hire me, but one summer was enough to know that I never, never wanted to work there again," admits Drew, who's not terribly keen to return to West Woods Golf Club in Arvada, either, where he did a stint as a dishwasher and witnessed the cooks hurling food at the servers. "That was my first introduction to the line -- washing dishes among crazy cooks who just loved to huck food at the front-of-the-house staff." A catering gig at Sodexo, a local company that supplies food to universities, hospitals and schools, wasn't quite as volatile, but two weeks out of high school, the Denver native changed course, leaving the Mile High City -- and the kitchen -- for the U.S. Navy.
"I really had no idea what I wanted to do with my life," confesses Drew, "but I'd always wanted to be in the military, so that's the path I took, working as an aviation electronics technician for four years" and eating his way around the world in the process. "I spent a lot of time in Europe," he remembers, "and I started to eat really good food and realized that I wanted to eat like that all the time, so I started experimenting on people and cooking anything I could -- lots of fresh pastas and pan sauces -- and while a lot of it wasn't great, I enjoyed cooking, and my roommates were really good-humored about my mishaps."
When he left the Navy, he dabbled in construction before taking a server position at Buffalo Wild Wings in Arvada. He "wasn't very productive or good," Drew admits, and his real passion was entrenched in the kitchen, so he enrolled at Johnson & Wales and began interning at several local restaurants, including the long-gone Mario N Wong's, an Italian joint that was later shuttered amid allegations that it was housing an illegal gambling ring. "One day the feds showed up and took our computers, our POS system, everything, and I decided that I probably wasn't going to be working there anymore," quips Drew, who then sealed an internship at Vita, where he cooked alongside Max MacKissock and was eventually promoted to sous chef. "They promoted me about a month after my internship ended, but I was in way over my head; I didn't know what the hell I was doing, and I just wanted to go back to being a line cook and have the chance to really learn and grow," he says.
He did a stage at Luca D'Italia, which he fumbled, but was then hired at Root Down as a morning line cook; he also rattled pots and pans at the Lobby, where he cooked at night. By then, he'd dropped out of culinary school. "I ran out of money, and in the end, it was a total waste of money," says Drew, who also left the Lobby to cook at Osteria Marco. "By the time I got to Osteria, I was a much, much better cook, and they gave me a shot," he explains.
He stayed at Osteria for six months, until a spot opened at Mizuna. Drew started in pantry, moved his way up to the meat station, followed that with fish and pasta, and then, after two years, was promoted to the sous-chef position at Russell's Smokehouse, where he was initially guided by Sean Kelly, the corporate chef of Larimer Associates. Within six months, Drew had climbed the ladder to the exec-chef job. "I know what Frank expects of me, and appreciate that he's up-front -- there's no bullshit -- and if I had to do it all over again, I probably wouldn't change anything," he says, adding that he "loves the combination of camaraderie, high intensity and stress level" that cooking in a Bonanno Concepts kitchen entails.
"The kitchen is the closest thing in the civilian world to a flight deck. There's so much adrenaline and constant pressure, and that's what makes it so fun," says Drew, who in the following interview weighs in on burritos, Beast + Bottle, Bonanno and Bourdain.
How do you describe your food? Simple, technique-driven, home-style food that's both delicious and fun to eat.
Ten words to describe you: Patient, complex, hardworking, respectful, strong-willed, leader, motivated, passionate, thoughtful and caring.
What are your ingredient obsessions? Sumac, anything pig and flour. I have a ridiculous number of different types of flour, although my favorite at the moment is Blue Bird, an all-purpose flour from Cortez, Colorado.
What are your kitchen-gadget obsessions? Microplanes, ring molds and individual baking dishes.
Favorite local ingredient and where you get it: Beeyond the Hive honey from Salida. It's liquid gold, the color and taste are amazing, and the ladies who run the operation are really great.
One ingredient that you won't touch: High-fructose corn syrup is unnecessary, over-processed and way overused in food production. You can replace it with a 2:1 sugar-to-water simple syrup in almost every application.
Food trend you'd like to see in 2013: I'd like to see the chef-driven craft food that's done at so many upscale casual restaurants take over the quick-service market; this way, we can eat well all the time.
Food trend you'd like to see disappear in 2013: The burger market in Denver has been maxed out; I love hamburgers, but it seems like there's a new burger place in Denver every week.
One food you detest: I really can't stand the smell of truffle oil. I like fresh truffles, but most truffle oil makes me nauseous.
One food you can't live without: Cheese. There are so many different styles and flavors out there that you can put cheese in almost anything.
Favorite dish on your menu: At the moment, it's the potato pierogi with housemade kielbasa, braised purple cabbage and crispy potatoes. It's a play on the classic French dish chou croute garni, which is traditionally potatoes, pig and cabbage all slow-cooked together.
Biggest menu bomb: I've tried on a couple of occasions to put smoked lamb neck on the menu at the Smokehouse, but no matter how I plate it, it never sells, and I don't understand why, because it's one of the most flavorful parts of a lamb, if prepared correctly. After eight hours of slow-smoking it over hickory wood, the meat and fat fall off the bone.
Favorite cooking show: I don't really watch cooking shows, per se. I like Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations, but that might be more of a travel/dining show. As far as reality "cooking" shows and the Food Network go, they're generally more style than substance.
What was the last cookbook you bought, and what recipes are you cooking from it?Forgotten Skills of Cooking, by Darina Allen. It's a really great book that takes traditional farm-style cooking skills and looks at them in a modern light. She has some really beautiful dishes that are simple and timeless; my favorite is her description of how to make butter.
What's your fantasy splurge? I really want a mobile pit smoker that I could take to events and farmers' markets. Being mobile would be a fun way to share our food with people who may not get into the restaurant.
What's your biggest pet peeve? Side towels. Do you really need ten of them strung around your apron? I'm inclined to engage in a game of flag football if I notice any of my cooks getting out of control with their towels.
Describe the biggest challenges facing today's chefs: I think that finding a balance between using great products that have been raised and procured sustainably and humanely and how much people are willing to pay for those products is a constant battle for chefs these days. Consumers have to realize that these practices cost more money, and if you wish to eat that way, you have to pay a little more.
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If you hadn't become a chef, what would you be doing right now? I most likely would have made a career out of the Navy. The military was a very valuable step in my life, teaching me about discipline and attention to detail. It also gave me the opportunity to travel to places all around the world and enjoy food that I never would have been able to try if I hadn't traveled so much.
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