UN General Assembly OKs Heidi Mendoza’s appointment
THE UNITED Nations General Assembly on Tuesday unanimously approved the appointment by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon of Commission on Audit (COA) commissioner Heidi Mendoza as undersecretary general of the UN’s Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS).
Mendoza is the first Filipino to be appointed as undersecretary general in the UN secretariat.
Ambassador Lourdes Yparraguirre, permanent representative of the Philippines to the UN, welcomed Mendoza’s appointment and expressed gratitude to the regional groups of the UN for their endorsement and the member-states for their affirmation of the appointment.
Under UN rules, the appointment by the UN secretary general is submitted to the General Assembly for approval.
“It is a great honor for the Philippines that a highly-qualified woman from the developing world was chosen to serve in a senior position in the United Nations,” Yparraguirre said in a statement.
She added that Mendoza’s “qualifications and wealth of experience, coupled with her commitment to excellence and integrity, make her a wise choice for the job.
“Her qualifications are crucial in the history of the UN which is celebrating its 70th anniversary, moving forward with an ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and pursuing a platform of reforms in various fields of UN work.”
“Good governance, rule of law, and effective, accountable and transparent institutions within the UN itself are necessary for ensuring that the UN continues to be a credible champion in the global fight against corruption and achieves its lofty goals,” she said.
The United States and the Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden also hailed the appointment.
Speaking on behalf of the United States, Ambassador Isobel Coleman, Ambassador for UN Management and Reform, said they “look forward to working with Ms. Mendoza” and are “committed to ensuring a strong OIOS to carry out robust audits and effective investigations to ferret out waste, fraud and corruption.”
Earlier, Foreign Secretary Albert F. del Rosario hailed Ban Ki-moon’s announcement of his intention to appoint Ms. Mendoza, saying her appointment at “an important office that aims to be an agent of change to promote responsible, accountable, and transparent administration of UN resources, is a true testament of her skills and integrity as a public accountant.”
Mendoza is expected to begin her term on Nov. 15, 2015. She will be based in the UN headquarters in New York.
According to UN regulations, her appointment is for a fixed term of five years without renewal.
As the UN’s undersecretary General for Internal Oversight, she will be responsible over the resources and staff of the organization through internal audit, monitoring, inspection, evaluation and investigation services. Aside from New York, OIOS also has staff based in Geneva, Nairobi and Vienna.
Mendoza was the state auditor who blew the whistle on the corruption scandal in the Armed Forces of the Philippines in 2011.
Mendoza had to quit her job at the Asian Development Bank so she could testify about the corruption in the military.
“As a certified public accountant, Ms. Mendoza has over 20 years of service in government particularly in the field of audit, investigation, fraud examination, anticorruption and integrity advocacy,” the UN said.
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After leg amputation surgery, a kitten that was found near death in Flower Mound has found a loving home with two local veterinarians and their 9-year-old daughter.
A woman found the 12-week-old kitten limping in the parking lot of the Flower Mound Target store in August. The woman saw the kitten had a severe leg injury and immediately took her to the Flower Mound Animal Adoption Shelter. The shelter saw the kitten was in desperate need of emergency surgery and took her to Main Street Veterinary Hospital in Lewisville, which usually offers free or discounted services to shelter pets. Dr. Geneva Kernaghan immediately gave the kitten the necessary leg amputation that day because the leg was gangrenous. Main Street veterinarians believe the kitten would not have lived even a day longer without receiving treatment.
Dr. Susan Brashear, a general practitioner at Main Street Veterinary Hospital, was out of town that day but her first day back at work, she was checking on the hospital’s ICU patients and noticed the little three-legged kitten, an orange tabby. Brashear, who lives in Highland Village, said she had been specifically looking for a female orange tabby kitten in need of a home because her 9-year-old daughter, Eden, had been asking for a kitten of her own and “as patients, female orange tabbies had always been easy going and were generally sweet cats.” About 80% of orange tabbies are male, so female ones aren’t easy to find.
The kitten was taken back to the animal shelter that day before Brashear got the chance to spend more time with her. That night, Brashear talked to her husband – Dr. Clint Brashear, a veterinarian at Double Oak Veterinary Medical Center — about possibly adopting the kitten for Eden, and they decided to surprise her with the kitten. The next day, Susan picked Eden up from school and told her they were going to the pet store to buy things for the kittens at the shelter, which they did sometimes. After buying supplies, Eden met the kitten at the shelter for the first time. Little did she know, her mom had been there earlier in the day and completed all the adoption paperwork already. As Eden held the kitten, Susan told her she was already hers, and Eden immediately started bawling, thanking her mom profusely as she held her new kitten tight.
“She just lost her mind,” Susan said. “She was so excited to have a special kitten.”
Eden says cats have been her favorite animal since she was in pre-school. She named the kitten Minerva McGonagall, a professor that turns into a cat in the Harry Potter series.
Minerva had difficulties getting around for the first few weeks in her new home.
“She had to relearn how to walk with three legs,” Susan said. “Eden spent a lot of time working with her, helping her getting around things and holding her up to eat.”
Now, Minerva is thriving. She can climb a ladder and run up and down the stairs.
“You’d never know she’s missing her leg,” Susan said. “She hops around like a rabbit.”
Eden has ADHD and anxiety, and she’s also in the gifted program at school, and her new relationship with Minerva is mutually beneficial, Susan said.
“This kitten has been such an emotional boost to her,” Susan said, adding that Minerva helps Eden focus.
This isn’t the first time this family has adopted a kitten with a dramatic back story. They also have a 16-pound male Maine Coon mix who was nearly eaten by a hawk as a kitten. Susan said that about 10 years ago, a man was at his job at a local golf course early in the morning when he saw a hawk circling over the back nine. He went to see what it was circling, and when he got there, he saw the hawk swoop down and pick something off the green and start flying away.
“He yelled, and the hawk dropped it,” Susan said. “He ran over and saw it was a 3-day-old kitten that had somehow wandered onto the golf course.”
The man brought the kitten to Main Street Veterinary Hospital, which raised the kitten until the Brashears took him home when he was 5 weeks old.
They named him Callaway.

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Simple, light, and refreshing, this take on spring rolls is a summer favorite. Serves 2 to 3. Makes 6 to 8 rolls. Credit: Thrive Energy Cookbook by Brendan Brazier – Publisher: Penguin Canada
- Summer Rolls:
- 6-8 rice paper wrappers (8 inches/20cm or larger)
- 2 cups (500ml) peeled and julienned mango
- 2 cups (500ml) peeled, seeded, and julienned English cucumber
- 2 cups (500ml) peeled and julienned carrots
- 2 cups (500ml) peeled and julienned green papaya
- 2 cups (500ml) kelp noodles
- 2 large handfuls of fresh cilantro with tender stems (cut off tougher bottom half of stems)
- 2 large handfuls of fresh Thai basil leaves
- 2 large handfuls of fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup (125ml) of mango, lime & mint dipping sauce
- Mango, Lime & Mint Dipping Sauce:
- Makes 1 cup (250ml)
- 1 cup (250ml) peeled and coarsely chopped mango
- 3 or 4 mint leaves, torn
- zest of 1/2 lime
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp (5ml) cane sugar
Fill a large bowl with warm water and spread a kitchen towel on your work surface. Working with 1 rice paper wrapper at a time, soak wrapper in warm water just until pliable, about 30 seconds. Place it on the kitchen towel.
Divide the julienned fruits and vegetables and the kelp noodles evenly along the center of each wrapper, layering your ingredients as you go. Repeat with most of the cilantro, basil, and mint, reserving some for garnish.
Holding the end closest to you with both hands, fold it over the filling. Tuck it under the filling using your fingertips and gently pulling the wrapper taut. Fold in the sides, then tightly roll up the summer roll, squeezing the ingredients to get a tight roll. If the rice paper tears while you’re wrapping, just soak another wrapper and wrap it around the torn one.
Place each roll as finished on a damp paper towel, and cover with another damp paper towel, to keep them from drying out. Cut each roll in half diagonally and garnish with the remaining herbs. Serve immediately with mango, lime & mint dipping sauce.
Mango, Lime & Mint Dipping Sauce:
Combine all the ingredients in a blender.
Blend on high until smooth and pourable.
Keeps in a sealed container, refrigerated, for up to 1 week.

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The PC release of Fallout 76 will not be on Steam. If you want to play Fallout 76 on PC, you'll need the Bethesda.net installer. Publisher Bethesda finally confirmed this after a period of silence following the game's fantastic E3 2018 reveal. At the time the Fallout 76 FAQ stated the Fallout 76 PC beta will be via Bethesda.net rather than Steam. There's no listing for the game on Steam either. This wouldn't be the first time Bethesda has decided against a Steam release for its games. In the past, The Elder Scrolls Legends and Fallout Shelter weren't at Steam first. Instead they were available via Bethesda's own launcher and were put on Steam later.
"The PC version of Fallout 76, for both the B.E.T.A. and the launch, will be available only via Bethesda.net, not on Steam," a Bethesda representative said in a email to PC Gamer.
"The beta will be available on Xbox One, PS4, and on PC (via Bethesda.net). Stay tuned for exact timing for each platform here and Fallout on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Please note that the beta for Xbox One will begin first, followed by other platforms," reads the Fallout 76 FAQ.
Prior to this, we speculated that Fallout 76 would skip Steam. Granted its games have seen tremendous success on Steam, but with Steam itself unclear of its own policies with regards to censorship and ethics, now is a good time as any for major publishers to consider their options. Activision has done the same recently with Destiny 2 and now Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 being exclusive to Battle.net and has seen it work in its favour (at least in the case of Destiny 2 PC sales).
As for gamers, with Steam, GOG, Uplay, Origin, Battle.net, and perhaps Bethesda's own client, you may have to deal with multiple PC game clients as a regular occurrence if you want to play the latest and greatest at launch.
If you're a fan of video games, check out Transition, Gadgets 360's gaming podcast. You can listen to it via Apple Podcasts or RSS, or just listen to this week's episode by hitting the play button below.

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After receiving several sealed bids and having them reviewed by city staff, the Wewahitchka commissioners selected a new company to perform the city’s garbage pickup during their Jan. 4 meeting.
Expressing concerns over communication issues and missed pickups with the city’s current solid waste services provider, commissioners opted to select a local company, Nate’s Sanitation out of Panama City.
“We felt that the Nate’s Sanitation proposal best addressed the needs of the citizens of the City of Wewahitchka as well as providing solutions for the issues we have with missed pickups and lack of effective communication with the current provider,” read city officials’ recommendation for the commissioners.
“The Nate’s Sanitation proposal states that they have automated cart routes and a GPS/Video system, which will cut down on missed pickups and ensure service is completed.”
The new service provider’s rates are slightly higher than those of the current solid waste company’s, with the monthly rate for residential 96-gallon carts rising from $15.69 to $15.90. They offer a discounted rate for seniors at $14.90.
Nate’s was not the cheapest bidder for the service, with Waste Pro, the city’s current provider, suggesting lowered rates around $15.35.
However, city officials recommended Nate’s over Waste Pro because of their commitment to being easily accessible if problems should arise.
According to the Nate’s Sanitation website, “the company employs nearly 600 people, operates over 425 collection and support vehicles, and owns and/or operates 15 facilities in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, which include two transfer stations, nine maintenance and hauling facilities, and five material recovery facilities.”
The new contract, which will last for five years, takes effect in February.


Media: BBC: Will the Olympics help languages?
The BBC Website Saturday, 9 July, 2005
Will the Olympics help languages?
By Mike Baker
Clearly it should encourage sport in schools but perhaps it could also
provide a desperately needed boost to improve our dreadful international
record in learning foreign languages?
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Two Campbellsport victims have organs donated to help others
NEW LONDON -- The crash that killed three Campbellsport high school girls over the weekend is still sinking in for many, in the small Fond du Lac County community, but the families of two of the girls killed, are making sure their daughters' memories live on. According to the girls' obituaries, Caitlin Scannel donated her tissues for transplant purposes, and Katie Berg left behind her heart for a nine-year-old boy.
At Theda-Clark Medical Center in Neenah, Dr. Ray Georgen is the director of the trauma center. He is in charge of the organ donation program at the hospital. Dr. Georgen says asking a grieving family about organ donation is difficult, but it's a decision that can save lives. "It's an incredible gift in the face of incredible tragedy, but the benefits that occur, the ramifications, are enormous," Dr. Georgen said.
Daphne Hankey's son Mitchel died in a car crash in 2009, and Hankey says her family was in shock when the doctors asked if they wanted his organs donated. "When they approached us about organ donation, it seemed to be the only thing that made sense, because he had so much to offer that wasn't going to save him," Hankey said.
Making the decision to donate, and sharing the information with loved ones can make it easier in a difficult situation. "Knowing who Mitchel was, and knowing his values and his ideas, I wouldn't even doubt that he would have said 'yes, go ahead,'" Hankey said.
Dr. Georgen says they've seen many benefit from donated organs. "We've seen lives saved by heart transplants, lung transplants, kidneys, pancreas, liver, skin, bone, corneas, it goes on and on," Dr. Georgen said.
While nothing will bring back the young lives lost in the Campbellsport crash, Hankey says the satisfaction of donating a loved one's organs helps with the healing process. "We've actually been in contact with two of his recipients, and just meeting a family that is able to have because he made it worth it, he would have liked dying somebody's hero," Hankey said.
The need for organ donation is great is Wisconsin. 1,500 people need organs and last year, just 200 donated.
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- 1200px x 1800px
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The writing's on the already-tagged-over wall: We're awash in middling hip hop talents. In the 30-plus years of the music, there have been only a dozen or so really worthwhile scripts, and yet thousands of directors are busy reshooting the same ideas over and over.
So it's a wonder why the neighboring county of instrumental hip hop, with its acres of open space and ample opportunities for upstart beat-makers, hasn't seen a massive influx of new immigrants. Its allotted quota of 15 stars isn't even a third full yet -- Coldcut, DJ Shadow, Prefuse 73, and RJD2 are about it. Each was heralded as a Moses who would lead an exodus of DJ-cum-producers, unencumbered by MCs, to the promised land of absolute beat-making liberation. El-P, figurehead of the forever-jocked Definitive Jux stable of artists, announced that the release of RJD2's solo debut, Dead Ringer, in 2002 would "change the motherfuckin' world." It didn't. Though RJ was buried under accolades (Spin picked the album as the 31st best of the year; the Strokes gave him a shout-out), and he'd managed to move, at last count, 87,000 copies of Dead Ringer, the predicted flood of moody, sample-layered instrumental hip hop never arrived.
"I don't hear a lot of it period," RJ observes from his home in Philadelphia (he moved there from Columbus, Ohio, after Dead Ringer's release). "I think there's not a lot of people who have the ethic or approach of rap music and can bring that to an instrumental record." Will Since We Last Spoke, RJ's just-released sophomore album, change all that? Unlikely. Not because the record sucks, but because, like its predecessor, it sets the bar too damn high.
For RJD2, upholding the ethic of rap music without the rapper requires maintaining a strict collagist aesthetic -- everything that isn't sampled from vinyl, such as guest vocals or his own guitar playing, is made to sound like it was. In this regard, RJ is something of a sound-quality conservative, insisting that every source crackle with dust and feel circuitry-modulated, the way his inspiration Marley Marl's did. "If anything on the record sounds live," he says, "it's a mistake."
Despite his taste for vintage sounds, though, RJ isn't a member of that circle of reactionary underground hip-hoppers who claim that nothing authentic has been made since 1993. He gets excited by Ludacris and the Roc-A-Fella clique, and although he often expresses frustration with the underground hip hop status quo, he also says he's tired of "everyone always shitting on hip hop." And yet, Since We Last Spoke sees him wandering further astray from the traditions of the medium in which he began (his first work was as a producer in the Columbus indie rap group MHz). This time, he doesn't feature a single rapper (Dead Ringer had three tracks with MCs) and he throws in a few curveballs that can only be said to have come out of white-bread culture. "Through the Walls," an endearingly corny ode to the Cars that he constructed out of "poppy, rocky records between '80 and '83," and "Making Days Longer," on which RJ awkwardly sings a loungy Nick Drake imitation, are decidedly b-boy unfriendly.
RJ says he was afraid of offending certain hip hop sensibilities on his debut, a fear he cured with immersion therapy via Since We Last Spoke. "In hindsight, my complaint with Dead Ringer is that I played it safe. There are a couple instrumental songs, a song with a vocal sample, then there's a rap song, so at any point if you don't like something, you might like something else soon. This record is more of a thing where you might not like something, and I'm not going to be forgiving about it."
For the most part, RJ's newfound prickliness pays off. The MCs he hosted on Dead Ringer, while capable, were definitely not of the 15 who deserve to be listened to repeatedly. And with Spoke he improves upon his greatest skill, the one that distinguishes him from Shadow, with whom he's incessantly compared: his ability to find and recontextualize stunningly soulful vocal samples. Since his first album, his arranging touch has lightened, leaving extended stretches between his plundered blues and R&B singers' phrases, which gets him out of Moby's slathered-on soul cul-de-sac. (He may want to consider mothballing his own vocal chords until he's had some lessons, however.)
RJ says with glee that if you're a rap traditionalist, "there are a few songs on this record that are probably gonna piss you off and make you want to return it." But he also talks about wanting to make universally pleasing pop songs in the vein of the Beatles. This objective is unmistakable throughout Spoke. On most tracks, RJ continuously drizzles on warm, catchy elements until the drums are almost smothered; "Iced Lightning," for instance, starts with a feathery Shuggie Otis-style guitar phrase and then puts down layers of sparkly keys, smoky horns, and wistful soul-crooner vocals, each of which alone could carry a backing track for a rapper. "I'm trying to make good music that people like," he says, before quickly adding, "Unfortunately I have to admit I have this argumentative side of me that wants to pick away any popular preconceived notions people have of things."
Perhaps it is this hovering between art-school antagonism and adherence to classical songwriting conventions that makes instrumental hip hop an unwelcoming work space for many artists. Its intentions are unclear: Is it "leisure music for b-boys," as veteran local rare-groove DJ Romanowski (who will be opening for RJD2 this week) puts it, or the soundtrack to "sell a million Volkswagens," as Spin declares? For his part, RJ enjoys the blurriness of the line, and he relishes the freedom to cross back and forth as the mood strikes him. (His street cred doesn't seem to have tarnished after his song "Ghostwriter" was used in a Saturn commercial.)
"That's a challenge I'm enjoying right now," he states. "Yeah, I like melodic music, and I like a lot of accessible music. But I also like a lot of inaccessible music and I know that I work in the medium that's underground hip hop. Most of it is inaccessible, and that's fine with me. I'm not trying to change it; I'm trying to contribute to it. But for me, more and more, contributing to underground hip hop means fucking with its status quo."
Every track of Spoke resounds with RJ's lofty goals: maintaining the moldy, analog sound quality of his sources; making melodies and vocal loops that are pretty; imploding the endlessly DJ Premier-derivative staunchness of indie hip hop. As a result, each song is like a condensed mix tape, packed to the bursting point with good ideas and forgotten gems. But the other end of the bargain is that a patented RJD2 sonic signature remains elusive. This is ultimately a good thing: He continues to innovate the genre he works in, yet few, if any, can follow in his footsteps.


I know so many of you who read this blog are parents. Right now I'm sure you are all watching the news thinking that the sweet little victims in Connecticut could have been your children. God forbid some of them were.
My heart is breaking for the victims and their families right now. I can't even imagine the horror and sadness that they are experiencing. My heart breaks for every parent who has watched or read the news today. Nothing I can say is sufficient for this situation. There are just no words. All I can do is cry and hold my children, and hope that the rest of you are fortunate enough to do the same.
I can do nothing but hope for a little comfort for myself, for all of you, and for the families and friends of the victims.


Nutana Park, Saskatoon
Harold Tatler Park North
Nutana Park location map
|Suburban Development Area||Nutana|
|• Type||Municipal (Ward 7)|
|• Administrative body||Saskatoon City Council|
|• Councillor||Mairin Loewen|
|• MLA (Saskatoon Eastview)||Corey Tochor|
|• MP (Saskatoon—Grasswood)||Kevin Waugh|
|• Total||1.5 km2 (0.6 sq mi)|
|• Average Income||$66,555|
|Time zone||UTC-6 (UTC)|
|Website||South Nutana Park Community Association|
Nutana Park (sometimes referred to as South Nutana Park) is a mostly residential neighbourhood located in south-central Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a suburban subdivision, consisting mostly of low-density, single detached dwellings. As of 2007, the area is home to 2,748 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a middle-income area, with an average family income of $66,555, an average dwelling value of $257,789 and a home ownership rate of 85.1%. According to MLS data, the average sale price of a home as of 2013 was $356,116.
The most of the land for the Nutana Park neighbourhood was annexed by the city between 1910 and 1919, with the remaining southern piece annexed between 1960 and 1969. According to a 1913 map of registered subdivisions, the name "Nutana Park" was one of many developments in the area, the rest of which went unbuilt. Some of the other subdivisions included University Park, Nutana View, Sterling Park, Alta Vista and Hampton Park. Home building began in the area after World War II, with the greatest activity between 1961 and 1970. The majority of residential units are single-family detached houses, with a small number of semi-detached and apartment units.
Prince Philip School began construction in 1959 and opened in 1960. Another public elementary school, Lorne Haselton School, opened in 1961 but closed in the mid-1980s. The school was named in honour of Dr. L. D. Haselton, a longtime school dentist and board member.
St. James School served the neighbourhood until 2005, when it was closed due to declining enrolment. One notable alumunus of the school is Mike Babcock, current NHL head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. After St. James' closure, the francophone École canadienne-française took over the building; it is Saskatoon's only francophone high school. Extensive renovations to the building were completed in 2008.
Government and politics
Provincially, Nutana Park is mostly within the boundaries of Saskatoon Eastview. It is currently represented by Corey Tochor of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2011. A small portion of the neighborhood north-east of Louise Avenue is within the boundaries of Saskatoon Churchill-Wildwood.
|Prince Philip School|
1715 Drinkle Street
|School board||Saskatoon Public Schools|
|Vice Principal||Rachel Funk|
|Grades||Kindergarten to Grade 8|
|Feeder to||Walter Murray Collegiate|
|Website||Prince Philip School|
- Prince Philip School - public elementary school, part of the Saskatoon Public School Division.
- L’École canadienne-française - francophone secondary school.
- Saskatchewan Abilities Council - vocational, rehabilitation and recreational services for physically and mentally disabled persons. Located in the former Lorne Haselton School.
Parks and recreation
- Harold Tatler Park North - 21.1 acres (8.5 ha)
- Harold Tatler Park South - 9.2 acres (3.7 ha)
Both parks were named after Harold Tatler, a member of the city's Parks Board for many years, and credited with developing many of Saskatoon's boulevards and setting aside adequate park areas.
The Nutana Park Community Association exists to coordinate recreational, sports, and social activities, encourage a sense of community and act as a liaison with the City on a number of issues affecting the neighbourhood.
Commercial development is limited to a few small businesses on the corner of Drinkle Street and Estey Drive. In addition, there are 37 home-based businesses in the neighbourhood. Market Mall, a major indoor shopping centre, is located just outside the community boundaries across Preston Avenue, while additional "big box" and strip-mall commercial development has emerged off Preston in the Stonebridge community immediately to the south.
Nutana Park is located within the Nutana Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by Adelaide Street to the north, Circle Drive to the south, Cumberland Avenue to the west, and Preston Avenue to the east. Roads are a mix of local and collector roads. Construction of an interchange at Preston and Circle, in the planning since the 1960s, was completed in the fall 2013.
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- "L'École canadienne-française". Conseil des écoles fransaskoises. Archived from the original on 2009-09-25. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
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Heads up, folks. There’s a new spot to grab oden in Metro Vancouver. Hot Oden is open at 3779 Sexsmith Road #1116 in Richmond.
This new eatery dishes out the much-loved Japanese dish daily from noon to 8 pm, and people have been loving it so far.
Folks can pick from a wide variety of skewers such as freshly cooked fish cakes, black pepper chicken, squid, lobster balls, daikon, mushrooms, and more.
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There’s also topping like eggs, seaweed, corn, and mochi pockets up for grabs.
Be sure to check this spot out if you haven’t already!
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While sitting at my younger brother’s house in St. Louis, I chatted with nine-year-old Jordan and five-year-old Logan about everything and nothing, quietly typing away on my iPad. It didn’t take Mom and Dad long to figure out Aunt Jennifer was up to some surreptitious Christmas shopping on the sly for her two nephews. I successfully hunted on Amazon for the video game Jordan said he wanted and the cowboy outfit for precocious Logan, ideas cultivated out of their aunt’s sneaky conversation skills and the true desire to match a gift with their little personalities. I didn’t have to give them those things, I merely wanted to show them I loved them and to make their holiday a good one.
It made me think of how God often does that in our lives. In 1 Corinthians 12, we read about the “spiritual gifts” or “charismas” given to us. The word charisma itself speaks to the wonderful and yet unsought nature of these gifts, “karis” in Greek meaning “grace”. These are the gifts of the Holy Spirit, endowed to each of us so that we can have the joy of benefiting others. There are many listed in the Bible in various places, everything from prophecy, to words of wisdom, to teaching. The list may sound daunting, but in reality it isn’t. They are the tools each of us has been given to help those around us, to help bring the grace of God into the world. They our gifts so that we can work in God’s kingdom here on earth and by doing so, show the world his deep and abiding love.
Each of us has different gifts, some can speak, and others can teach, and others may simply just show love to each other. No gift is greater than the other, but each in its way is a blessing upon the world. Whatever your gift, let it shine this advent season, show the world the grace of God as we prepare to celebrate his coming.
Jennifer Wolfe is a self-confessed church history nerd and all around geek living in Monrovia, California. Formerly of both Hampton, Virginia and Milan, Missouri, she is a graduate of both UCLA and Fuller Theological Seminary and currently works at Azusa Pacific University while she attends Claremont Graduate University as a Ph.D. student. She loves to write, sing, do nerdy activities like playing RPG and table top games, cooking, and traveling.

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Mercy Home Garden Kickoff
While many rainy days in spring keep our city streets drenched, the bounty of rain made for a wonderful Garden Kickoff! Our young people planted a variety of produce and flowers that will be tended all summer long.
Gabriel Avalos, Mercy Home’s Post-Secondary Options and Career Resources Coordinator, designed this year’s Garden Kickoff Event, with meetings beginning as early as January. With icy frost covering our campus, Avalos and a Garden Committee of other Mercy Home coworkers already had a vision in mind for the hot, summer months.
“We met regularly to discuss the layout of the garden for this year, but we realized that we wanted our kids to take more ownership of the garden,” Gabriel said.
For Gabriel and his team, this meant that our young people chose which plants to purchase and which foods to harvest right outside their Home. Including them this year also gave them the opportunity to learn something new and to be more thoughtful about their food choices.
“We wanted to teach them a new life skill and how to care for something,” Gabriel said. “For the youth, it’s important for them to think about the food they eat and to see the whole life cycle of a plant.”
As the sun shines longer and brighter here at Mercy Home in the months to come, Gabriel hopes to see interest in the garden grow. For many young people at the event, this was their first time working on a garden. Being able to learn and work together was a great bonding experience.
We wanted to teach them a new life skill and how to care for something. For the youth, it’s important for them to think about the food they eat and to see the whole life cycle of a plant.
– Gabriel Avalos
“It created a lot of connections for youth in different programs, and most of all it was great to see them have fun,” Gabriel said.
While our kids hit the beaches of Lake Michigan and beyond this summer, a wide variety of produce will be growing steadily back home. Their plots are dedicated to tomatoes, three types of spicy peppers, cilantro, thyme, baby squash, and flowers to help with pollination.
But our plants won’t have to do all the work on their own. Our coworkers are selecting representatives from program to weed, water the plants, and perform general upkeep over the summer. Not only is this important to sustain the garden, but Gabriel and his committee are also excited about the opportunity to give our young people the opportunity to develop their leadership strengths.
Finally, at the end of the gardening season, everyone at our home will be able to enjoy the delicious results of their hard work. Our coworkers in the kitchen will incorporate the food grown into their recipes and everyone will get the taste the fruits of our kids’ labor!
So while we may still be waiting for summer to fully arrive here in Chicago, just imagine the tasty dishes that will make every drop of rain worth it!


Vice President Mike Pence is moving into House Speaker Paul Ryan’s neighborhood, creating a new power center where GOP lawmakers can lobby the White House and plot strategy without Ryan.
Republicans in the House of Representatives like Ryan, but they love Pence, a conservative favorite who was an Indiana congressman from 2001 to 2013 and widely regarded as a rising star. He was well-liked, rising to Republican conference chair, a top leadership role, before leaving to run for governor of Indiana.
Now Pence is vice president, an office that also means he’s president of the Senate, able to break ties. It traditionally does not mean he gets a House office.
But he will. He’ll have a place on the first floor of the Capitol, one floor down from Ryan’s and down the hall from Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s, an area where lawmakers can easily reach the vice president.
“He feels his history comes from the House,” said Rep. Ted Budd, a first-term North Carolina Republican. “He’s going to be a great help.”
“He understands the intricacies of the House,” added Rep. Mike Bost, a second-term Illinois Republican.
And perhaps most important, he’s seen as a staunch, unyielding conservative. When he left Congress, his lifetime rating from the American Conservative Union was 99. Ryan’s at the time was 91.
The Wisconsin Republican, a reluctant recruit as speaker, was acceptable to the renegade conservatives who helped push Republican Speaker John Boehner of Ohio out of office in 2015.
Neither Ryan’s office, nor Pence’s, would comment on the vice president’s role on Capitol Hill. But when introducing Pence at the Republican congressional retreat in Philadelphia last month, Ryan described him as “the glue that keeps us all together.”
“The vice president sharpens all of us,” Ryan said. “He makes all of us better.”
While Ryan has solid conservative credentials, Pence’s are even stronger.
As governor of Indiana, Pence pushed for changes to Medicaid, the federal-state health care program for lower-income people and those with disabilities, that have become a model for other Republican governors. Among those changes: Beneficiaries have to pay a small premium to receive coverage.
Pence found himself caught between business leaders and social conservatives, though, when he signed a controversial law that allowed businesses to discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people for religious reasons. Pressure from the state’s business community led the Indiana Legislature to modify the law.
While having a vice president in the House is unusual, there is one recent precedent: Dick Cheney, who had been a congressman from Wyoming in the 1980s and had a brief stint as the second-ranking Republican, got a House office as President George W. Bush’s vice president from 2001 to 2009.
But Cheney had not been a congressman for 12 years, and Bush had been a governor and the son of a president. Bush knew Washington’s quirky rhythms. Trump has never held office and Pence is considered an important player in providing insight and strategy.
Like Cheney before him, Pence plans to attend weekly lunch meetings with Senate Republicans. He told ABC News last year that Cheney was his role model and he planned to be “a very active vice president.”
“I expect to see a lot of him,” said Sen. Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican who said Pence had already visited the Capitol multiple times.
The enduring affection many members of Congress have for Pence was apparent last month, after Trump addressed Republican lawmakers in Philadelphia. Pence addressed them, too.
“It is good to be back,” he told lawmakers. “I just feel so at home.”
“Mike Pence might be someone they look to for guidance,” said Andy Downs, director of the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. “He bucked the leadership.”
Pence will have advantages Ryan won’t: He can be Trump’s messenger, and use the executive branch to help members in their districts.
“If that means making nice with the vice president instead of the speaker, that’s what you do,” Downs said. “There’s a certain comfort in getting a meeting with the vice president.”
Lawmakers do have to be careful, though, to avoid the perception that they’re going behind their leader’s back.
“This is high-risk, high-reward territory,” Downs said.
Former Rep. Connie Morella, a centrist Republican from Maryland, served one overlapping term with Pence. She remembers him as reasonable and a good listener and leader, though they often disagreed.
There could be times, Morella said, when Pence may have to smooth things over with Trump if the president doesn’t get Congress to do what he wants.
“He is a great liaison. President Trump is lucky to have him,” Morella said. “I think he’ll stabilize things.”
Though Pence maintained good relationships with Democrats during his time in the House, some of his former colleagues on that side aren’t expecting much help from him.
“I don’t think that the liaison is directed toward Democrats,” said Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri. “To this point, the administration has leaned almost exclusively toward other Republicans.”
Lawmakers said they welcomed Pence’s presence at the Capitol.
“I think he’s the person in the administration most of us know best,” said Sen. Lamar Alexander, a Tennessee Republican. “I don’t have any hesitancy in giving him a call.”
Bost, the Illinois Republican, said members who took advantage of Pence’s open door might want to do so in a way that didn’t upset their relationships with Ryan.
“Having the ear of the vice president is wonderful,” Bost said. “Don’t abuse it.”
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Level III, or DC Fast Charging – Level III, sometimes referred to as DC Fast Charging, ranges from 200 to 600 VDC and can recharge an electric vehicle in as little as 30 minutes. This is a fantastic solution for charging on the go. However, the major setback for Level III EV charging is that there is not one standard plug for all EVs. In the US, there are two competing standards, CHAdeMO and SAE. Additionally, Level III charging port is not offered on any plug-in EV, like the Chevy Volt or Ford Fusion. In addition, owning and managing a Level III station is incredibly expensive, sometimes upwards of $50,000 or more. Your building also has to be well equipped to handle such an electric load capacity. You will typically find Level III or DC Fast Charging stations purchased by your state government along interstate highways.
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"Sir, that's a Star Adder. Perhaps the meanest assault 'Mech ever made." - Foster
Made by clan Star Adder, the Star Adder is one of six Assault Class 'Mechs in the game. Although the lightest of the other 'Mechs of it's class, weighing in at 100 tons, it is also the slowest 'Mech, and can be outran even by the Atlas. It is seen only in two missions of the Campaign of MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf, and only featured in a few multiplayer maps. And is only one of two 'Mechs in the game to feature the Plasma PPC weapons set fired from the large cannons mounted to both shoulders. Very effective against the Ymir.
Carrying rapid firing twin Plasma PPC cannons, and with four Auto-Cannons that are shot from the 'arms' of the 'Mech, the Star Adder is built to be effective at all ranges. For long range combat, it's suggested that the Auto-Cannons are used as they travel faster then the Plasma PPC's. Medium range combat is best left to the Plasma PPC's. And for close combat, this Mech has a Flame Thrower that causes heat to be transferred into other 'Mechs, aside from wrecking armor. Normally Flame Throwers will cause the mech to heat up a lot faster, but the Star Adder will never overheat from using the Flamethrower.
Although having no special abilities, the chassis the Star Adder is built on is very stable because of the slower speed at which the Mech travels at. This means that the Mech itself is extremely hard to knock over and anyone with goals of doing so should think twice before trying to. The Flamethrower should be viewed as the MechAssault smoke screen, when damage starts to pile, use the Flamethrower and retreat, the smoke and of course the fire, will deter Mechs from following, and keep Mechs at a safe range.
- Mech Defense (On a scale from 1-10): 8
- Mech Speed: 19 mph
- Tonnage: 100
- Weapons: Plasma PPC x2, Autocannon x4, Flamethrower x1
- Defensive/Special Weapon: Alpha Strike
- The Star Adder is one of 2 Mechs that carries the Flamethrower, the other being the Stiletto.
- The PPC's on the Star Adder, are slightly weaker then it's cousin the Blood Asp.
- Being an Assault Class Mech, and because of the chassis the Star Adder is built on, it is very stable and extremely hard to knock the Star Adder over.
- In Mechassault Phantom War, the Star Adder uses a Lava Gun instead of a FlameThrower.


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[Show abstract][Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: IntroductionLittle is known about oxyhemoglobin (oxy-Hb) levels in the cerebral tissue during the development of anoxic and ischemic brain injury. We hypothesized that the estimated cerebral oxy-Hb level, a product of Hb and regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2), determined at hospital arrival may reflect the level of neuroprotection in patients with post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS).Methods
The Japan Prediction of neurological Outcomes in patients with Post cardiac arrest (J-POP) registry is a prospective, multicenter, cohort study to test whether rSO2 predicts neurological outcomes after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). This study assessed a subgroup of consecutive patients who fulfilled the J-POP registry criteria and successfully achieved return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) from OHCA. The primary outcome measure was the neurological status at 90 days.ResultsWe analyzed data from 495 consecutive comatose survivors who were successfully resuscitated from OHCA, including 119 comatose patients with prehospital return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC; 24.0%) and 376 cardiac arrests at hospital arrival. In total, 75 patients (15.1%) presented with good neurological outcomes. Univariate analysis revealed that the cerebral oxy-Hb levels were significantly higher in patients with good outcomes. Multivariate logistic regression using the backward elimination method confirmed that the oxy-Hb level was a significant predictor of good neurological outcomes (adjusted odds ratio: 1.27, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.11 to 1.46). Analysis of the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) revealed that an oxy-Hb cut-off of 5.5 provided optimal sensitivity and specificity for predicting good neurological outcomes (AUC: 0.87, 95% CI: 0.83 to 0.91; sensitivity: 77.3%; specificity: 85.6%). The oxy-Hb level appeared to be an excellent prognostic indicator with significant advantages over rSO2 and base excess according to AUC analysis. The significant trend for good neurological outcomes was consistent, even in the subgroup of patients who achieved return of spontaneous circulation upon hospital arrival (1st quartile: 0%; 2nd quartile: 16.7%; 3rd quartile: 29.4%; 4th quartile: 53.3%, P <0.05).Conclusions
The cerebral oxy-Hb level may predict neurological outcomes and is a simple and excellent indicator of neuroprotection in patients with PCAS.Trial registrationUMIN Clinical Trials Registry UMIN000005065. Registered 1 April 2011.
Critical care (London, England) 08/2014; 18(4):500. · 4.72 Impact Factor
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To compare quantitative and subjective image quality between virtual monochromatic spectral (VMS) and conventional polychromatic 120-kVp imaging performed during the same abdominal computed tomography (CT) examination.
Materials and methods
Our institutional review board approved this prospective study; each participant provided written informed consent. Fifty-one patients underwent sequential fast kVp-switching dual-energy (80/140 kVp, volume CT dose index: 12.7 mGy) and single-energy (120 kVp, 12.7 mGy) abdominal enhanced CT over an 8-cm scan length with a random acquisition order and a 4.3-s interval. VMS images with filtered back projection (VMS-FBP) and adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction (so-called hybrid IR) (VMS-ASIR) (at 70 keV), as well as 120-kVp images with FBP (120-kVp-FBP) and ASIR (120-kVp-ASIR), were generated from dual-energy and single-energy CT data, respectively. The objective image noises, signal-to-noise ratios and contrast-to-noise ratios of the liver, kidney, pancreas, spleen, portal vein and aorta, and the lesion-to-liver and lesion-to-kidney contrast-to-noise ratios were measured. Two radiologists independently and blindly assessed the subjective image quality. The results were analyzed using the paired t -test, Wilcoxon signed rank sum test and mixed-effects model with Bonferroni correction.
VMS-ASIR images were superior to 120-kVp-FBP, 120-kVp-ASIR and VMS-FBP images for all the quantitative assessments and the subjective overall image quality (all P < 0.001), while VMS-FBP images were superior to 120-kVp-FBP and 120-kVp-ASIR images (all P < 0.004).
VMS images at 70 keV have a higher image quality than 120-kVp images, regardless of the application of hybrid IR. Hybrid IR can further improve the image quality of VMS imaging.
European Journal of Radiology 01/2014; · 2.51 Impact Factor
[Show abstract][Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Dry eye disease (DED) is defined as a multifactorial disease of the tears and ocular surface that results in symptoms of discomfort, visual disturbance, and tear-film instability, with potential damage to the ocular surface. It is thought to be associated with reduced quality of life (QOL). The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of DED on health-related QOL in Japanese university sedentary office workers who are daily users of visual display terminal. In this study, 163 university staff (99 male and 64 female), aged 23-69 years, served as study subjects. Subjects were asked to answer the following three questions. (1) How often do your eyes feel dry? (2) How often do your eyes feel irritated? (3) Have you ever been diagnosed by a clinician as having dry eye syndrome? Sixty-eight subjects who answered "constantly," "often", or "sometimes" to both questions 1 and 2 were classified as the DED Group, and the remaining 95 were defined as the Non-DED Group. QOL was assessed by the SF-36 questionnaire, which consisted of 36 items to produce three summary scores, namely, mental, physical, and role/social component summary scores. For males, the DED Group had significantly lower scores than the Non-DED Group for mental component summary (MCS) (P = 0.005). In multiple regression analysis, MCS scores were adversely related to DED in males (P = 0.015). DED was associated with worsened QOL. DED should be regarded as a factor that can lead to deterioration of mental health.
The Tohoku Journal of Experimental Medicine 01/2014; 233(3):215-20. · 1.37 Impact Factor
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Dual-energy CT technology enables acquisition of virtual unenhanced (VUE) images from contrast-enhanced scans.
To assess the feasibility of coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring on VUE images derived from fast kVp-switching dual-energy coronary CT angiography.
Twenty-seven patients underwent true non-contrast CAC scoring CT followed by routine single-energy (120-kVp) and fast kVp-switching dual-energy coronary CT angiography, in a random acquisition order, on the same day. We calculated the CAC scores on true non-contrast and VUE images. The image noises, signal-to-noise and contrast-to-noise ratios of the aorta and coronary arteries were measured on both the single-energy coronary CT angiography images and dual-energy coronary CT angiography images (70-keV virtual monochromatic spectral images). Pearson’s correlation coefficient test and paired t-test were used for the statistical analysis.
Excellent correlation was observed between the CAC scores on the true non-contrast and those on the VUE images (r = 0.88, P < 0.001). Compared with single-energy coronary CT angiography, dual-energy coronary CT angiography showed significantly reduced image noise and increased signal-to-noise and contrast-to-noise ratios in all regions (all P < 0.001). The effective dose of dual-energy coronary CT angiography (4.3 ± 0.3 mSv) was significantly lower than that of true non-contrast CAC scoring CT plus single-energy coronary CT angiography (5.4 ± 0.7 mSv) (P < 0.0001).
Excellent correlation was observed between the CAC scores on the VUE images and true non-contrast images. Thus, fast kVp-switching dual-energy coronary CT angiography could allow prediction of the true CAC scores, potentially reducing the total radiation exposure and image acquisition time by obviating the need for true non-contrast CAC scoring CT.
Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography 01/2014; · 2.55 Impact Factor
[Show abstract][Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to clarify the relationship between baseline beta cell function and future glycated albumin (GA) to glycated hemoglobin ratio (GA/HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes. In our retrospective cohort, 210 type 2 diabetic patients who had been admitted to our hospital and in whom HbA1c and GA had been measured at baseline and 2 years after admission were included in this study. Baseline beta cell function was assessed by postprandial C-peptide immunoreactivity index (PCPRI) during admission. With intensification of treatment during admission, HbA1c and GA were significantly decreased 1 year and 2 years after admission. While baseline HbA1c was not significantly correlated with HbA1c after 2 years, baseline GA/HbA1c was strongly correlated with GA/HbA1c after 2 years (r = 0.575, P <0.001). When the patients were divided into two groups according to median PCPRI, patients with low PCPRI showed higher GA/HbA1c both at baseline and after 2 years compared to those with high PCPRI. There was a significant negative correlation between PCPRI and GA/HbA1c after 2 years (r = -0.379, P <0.001). Multiple regression analysis revealed that PCPRI was an independent predictor of GA/HbA1c after 2 years. In conclusion, our findings suggest that lower beta cell function is associated with sustained higher GA/HbA1c ratio in patients with type 2 diabetes.
[Show abstract][Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: [Purpose] To determine if glaucomatous visual field defect severity is associated with fear of falling. [Methods] This is a cross-sectional study. A total of 387 consecutive subjects with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) were enrolled in this study along with 293 ocular disease-free control subjects, who were screened at the same institutions. We defined mild POAG as mean deviation (MD) of -6 dB or better, moderate POAG as MD of -6 to -12 dB, and severe POAG as MD of -12 dB or worse in the better eye. All participants were requested to answer a questionnaire on fear of falling. Associations between POAG severity and the prevalence of fear of falling were evaluated with the Cochran-Armitage trend test. Multivariable factors including age-adjusted odds ratios (ORs) for the prevalence of fear of falling and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were evaluated with logistic regression models. [Results] The prevalence of fear of falling was 35/293 (11.9%) in the control group, 38/313 (12.1%) in the mild POAG group, 12/48 (25.0%) in the moderate POAG group, and 6/26 (23.1%) in the severe POAG group, and the trend was statistically significant (P=0.028 Cochran-Armitage trend test). The adjusted ORs for prevalence in the mild, moderate, and severe POAG groups compared with that in the control group were 1.44 (95% CI: 0.83 to 2.51), 2.33 (95% CI: 1.00 to 5.44) and 4.06 (95% CI: 1.39 to 11.90), respectively. [Conclusions] Among patients with POAG, the severity of visual field defects is associated with fear of falling.
[Show abstract][Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: To investigate the long-term effects of postoperative flat anterior chamber (FAC) development on outcomes following trabeculectomy with mitomycin C.
This was a retrospective cohort study. Data on 383 consecutive patients (383 eyes) who underwent trabeculectomy at our institution between 1999 and 2009 were followed up. Patients who developed FAC after trabeculectomy and patients with maintained anterior chamber were evaluated. The primary outcome variable was the success of the initial trabeculectomy, which was defined at 3 different levels by the achievement of the following intraocular pressure (IOP)-related criteria without secondary IOP-lowering surgery: (a) IOP ≤ 12 mmHg and ≤30 % reduction in IOP from the preoperative level; (b) IOP ≤ 16 mmHg and ≤20 % reduction in IOP; and (c) IOP ≤ 21 mmHg. The hazard ratios (HRs) for the failure of trabeculectomy caused by FAC within 5 years of surgery were examined in conjunction with the Cox proportional hazards regression model.
FAC was observed in 90 of the 383 eyes examined (23.4 %). Postoperative mild FAC was associated with the long-term success of trabeculectomy when evaluated according to our strictest success criterion, Criterion-A [HR = 0.72 (95 % CI 0.53-0.98); P = 0.04]. In contrast, severe FAC was inversely associated with the long-term success of the surgery when evaluated according to our most lenient criterion, Criterion-C [HR = 1.93 (95 % CI 1.16-3.22); P = 0.01].
Mild postoperative FAC after trabeculectomy is associated with a favorable long-term outcome, whereas severe postoperative FAC leads to an unfavorable prognosis.
Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology 08/2013; · 1.27 Impact Factor
[Show abstract][Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: It remains unclear regarding the contribution of each individual symptom in predicting the outcome in major depressive disorder (MDD). The objective of this analysis was to evaluate trajectories of individual symptoms over time to identify which specific depressive item(s) could predict subsequent clinical response.
The data of 2874 outpatients with nonpsychotic MDD who received citalopram for up to 14 weeks in the Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression (STAR*D) trial were analyzed. Average trajectories of individual symptoms over time were estimated for remitters and non-remitters. Moreover, specific symptoms whose improvement at week 2 predicted remission were identified, using binary logistic regression analysis.
Trajectories were significantly different between remitters and non-remitters in all depressive symptoms. All depressive symptoms in the 16-item Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology, Self-Report (QIDS-SR16) in the two groups, except for hypersomnia and weight change in non-remitters, substantially improved within 2 weeks and gradually continued to improve thereafter throughout the 14 weeks. Early improvements in the following five symptoms, in order of magnitude, in the QIDS-SR16 were significantly associated with remission: sad mood, negative self-view, feeling slowed down, low energy, and restlessness (P<0.001, P<0.001, P=0.001, P=0.004, P=0.021).
The participants were limited to the nonpsychotic MDD outpatients who received citalopram. Further, symptomatology was not evaluated at the very beginning of treatment.
While the data pertain to citalopram and replication is necessary for other antidepressants, early improvements in certain core depressive symptoms may serve as a predictor of subsequent remission.
Journal of affective disorders 07/2013; · 3.76 Impact Factor
[Show abstract][Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Impact of dose reduction of atypical antipsychotics on cognitive function has not been investigated in stable patients with schizophrenia. In this open-label, 28-week, randomized controlled trial, stable patients with schizophrenia treated with risperidone or olanzapine were randomly assigned to the reduction group (dose reduced by 50% in 4 weeks and then maintained) or maintenance group (dose kept constant). Assessments at baseline and week 28 included the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS), Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), and Drug-Induced Extrapyramidal Symptoms Scale (DIEPSS). Sixty-one patients were enrolled; 2 of 31 (6.5%) and 5 of 30 (16.7%) patients prematurely withdrew from the study in the reduction and maintenance groups, respectively. While no significant differences in change in the PANSS total score were observed between the 2 groups, the reduction group showed significantly greater improvements in the RBANS and DIEPSS total scores compared with the maintenance group (mean ± SD, +7.0±7.1 vs -0.1±8.0, P < .001; -0.9±1.7 vs +0.1±1.2, P = .010, respectively). This 6-month pilot study suggests that risperidone or olanzapine dose reduction of 50% can improve cognitive function for stable patients with schizophrenia. Due to the open-label design, small sample size, and short study duration, however, there is a need to confirm the finding through double-blind, larger scale trials with longer follow-up periods. Moreover, potential risks of relapse following antipsychotic dose reduction should be thoroughly investigated in longer term studies.
[Show abstract][Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES: To compare the diagnostic performance of tomosynthesis with that of chest radiography for the detection of pulmonary emphysema, using multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) as reference. METHODS: Forty-eight patients with and 63 without pulmonary emphysema underwent chest MDCT, tomosynthesis and radiography on the same day. Two blinded radiologists independently evaluated the tomosynthesis images and radiographs for the presence of pulmonary emphysema. Axial and coronal MDCT images served as the reference standard and the percentage lung volume with attenuation values of -950 HU or lower (LAA-950) was evaluated to determine the extent of emphysema. Receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) analysis and generalised estimating equations model were used. RESULTS: ROC analysis revealed significantly better performance (P < 0.0001) of tomosynthesis than radiography for the detection of pulmonary emphysema. The average sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of tomosynthesis were 0.875, 0.968, 0.955 and 0.910, respectively, whereas the values for radiography were 0.479, 0.913, 0.815 and 0.697, respectively. For both tomosynthesis and radiography, the sensitivity increased with increasing LAA-950. CONCLUSIONS: The diagnostic performance of tomosynthesis was significantly superior to that of radiography for the detection of pulmonary emphysema. In both tomosynthesis and radiography, the sensitivity was affected by the LAA-950. KEY POINTS : • Tomosynthesis showed significantly better diagnostic performance for pulmonary emphysema than radiography. • Interobserver agreement for tomosynthesis was significantly higher than that for radiography. • Sensitivity increased with increasing LAA -950 in both tomosynthesis and radiography. • Tomosynthesis imparts a similar radiation dose to two projection chest radiography. • Radiation dose and cost of tomosynthesis are lower than those of MDCT.
[Show abstract][Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: To clarify predictive values of C-reactive protein (CRP) and high-molecular-weight (HMW) adiponectin for development of metabolic syndrome.
We conducted a prospective cohort study of Japanese workers who had participated in an annual health checkup in 2007 and 2011. A total of 750 subjects (558 men and 192 women, age 46±8 years) who had not met the criteria of metabolic syndrome and whose CRP and HMW-adiponectin levels had been measured in 2007 were enrolled in this study. Associations between CRP, HMW-adiponectin and development of metabolic syndrome after 4 years were assessed by logistic regression analysis and their predictive values were compared by receiver operating characteristic analysis.
Among 750 subjects, 61 (8.1%) developed metabolic syndrome defined by modified National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATP III) criteria and 53 (7.1%) developed metabolic syndrome defined by Japan Society for the Study of Obesity (JASSO) in 2011. Although CRP and HMW-adiponectin were both significantly correlated with development of metabolic syndrome, multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that HMW-adiponectin but not CRP was associated with metabolic syndrome independently of BMI or waist circumference. Adding these biomarkers to BMI or waist circumference did not improve the predictive value for metabolic syndrome.
Our findings indicate that the traditional markers of adiposity such as BMI or waist circumference remain superior markers for predicting metabolic syndrome compared to CRP, HMW-adiponectin, or the combination of both among the Japanese population.
PLoS ONE 01/2013; 8(9):e73430. · 3.53 Impact Factor
[Show abstract][Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Objectives. We investigated the relationship between the stage of diabetic retinopathy and pulse wave velocity (PWV). Methods. This was a cross-sectional study of 689 patients (406 men and 283 women) with type 2 diabetes who were admitted to our hospital from 2004 to 2007. Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) was measured by an arterial pressure measurement device as PWV/ABI. Diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy was made by ophthalmologists based on the Davis classification: no diabetic retinopathy (NDR), simple retinopathy (SDR), pre-proliferative retinopathy (pre-PDR), and proliferative retinopathy (PDR). Results. There was a significant difference in PWV between patients without diabetic retinopathy (1657.0 ± 417.9 m/s (mean ± SD)) and with diabetic retinopathy (1847.1 ± 423.9 m/s) (P < 0.001). In addition, the stage of diabetic retinopathy was associated with aortic PWV (1657.0 ± 417.9 m/s in NDR (n = 420), 1819.4 ± 430.3 m/s in SDR (n = 152), 1862.1 ± 394.0 m/s in pre-PDR (n = 54), and 1901.1 ± 433.5 m/s in PDR (n = 63) (P < 0.001)). Conclusions. In patients with diabetic retinopathy, even in those with SDR, PWV was higher than that in patients without diabetic retinopathy. Physicians should therefore pay attention to the value of PWV and macroangiopathy regardless of the stage of diabetic retinopathy.
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[Show abstract][Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to clarify the association between C-peptide immunoreactivity (CPR), a marker of beta cell function, and future glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. We conducted a retrospective analysis of 513 consecutive patients with type 2 diabetes who were admitted to our hospital between 2000 and 2007 and followed up for 2 years. Serum and urinary CPR levels were measured during admission, and CPR index was calculated as the ratio of CPR to plasma glucose. The associations between these markers at baseline and glycemic control after 2 years were assessed by means of logistic regression models. After 2 years, 167 patients (32.6%) showed good glycemic control (HbA1c <6.9%). Baseline serum and urinary CPR indices were significantly associated with good glycemic control after 2 years, and the postprandial CPR to plasma glucose ratio (postprandial CPR index) showed the strongest association (odds ratio (OR) 1.29, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.12-1.50, P = 0.001) among CPR indices. Multivariate analyses showed consistent results (OR 1.23, 95%CI 1.03-1.48, P = 0.021). In conclusion, preserved beta cell function at baseline was associated with better glycemic control thereafter in patients with type 2 diabetes.
[Show abstract][Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: CHRONIC THROMBOEMBOLIC PULMONARY HYPERTENSION LEADS TO PULMONARY HYPERTENSION AND RIGHT-SIDED HEART FAILURE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY WAS TO INVESTIGATE THE EFFICACY OF PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL PULMONARY ANGIOPLASTY (PTPA) FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC THROMBOEMBOLIC PULMONARY HYPERTENSION.METHODS AND RESULTS: TWENTY-NINE PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC THROMBOEMBOLIC PULMONARY HYPERTENSION UNDERWENT PTPA. ONE PATIENT HAD A WIRING PERFORATION AS A COMPLICATION OF PTPA AND DIED 2 DAYS AFTER THE PROCEDURE. IN THE REMAINING 28 PATIENTS, PTPA DID NOT PRODUCE IMMEDIATE HEMODYNAMIC IMPROVEMENT AT THE TIME OF THE PROCEDURE. HOWEVER, AFTER FOLLOW-UP (6.0 6.9 MONTHS), NEW YORK HEART ASSOCIATION FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS AND LEVELS OF PLASMA B-TYPE NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED (BOTH P0.01). HEMODYNAMIC PARAMETERS ALSO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED (MEAN PULMONARY ARTERIAL PRESSURE, 45.3 9.8 VERSUS 31.8 10.0 MM HG; CARDIAC OUTPUT, 3.6 1.2 VERSUS 4.6 1.7 L/MIN, BASELINE VERSUS FOLLOW-UP, RESPECTIVELY; BOTH P0.01). TWENTY-SEVEN OF 51 PROCEDURES IN TOTAL (53%), AND 19 OF 28 FIRST PROCEDURES (68%), HAD REPERFUSION PULMONARY EDEMA AS THE CHIEF COMPLICATION. PATIENTS WITH SEVERE CLINICAL SIGNS AND/OR SEVERE HEMODYNAMICS AT BASELINE HAD A HIGH RISK OF REPERFUSION PULMONARY EDEMA.CONCLUSIONS: PTPA IMPROVED SUBJECTIVE SYMPTOMS AND OBJECTIVE VARIABLES, INCLUDING PULMONARY HEMODYNAMICS. PTPA MAY BE A PROMISING THERAPEUTIC STRATEGY FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC THROMBOEMBOLIC PULMONARY HYPERTENSION.CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION: URL: http://www.umin.ac.jp. Unique identifier: UMIN000001572.
[Show abstract][Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: All clinical and biological manifestations related to postcardiac arrest (CA) syndrome are attributed to ischemia-reperfusion injury in various organs including brain and heart. Molecular hydrogen (H(2)) has potential as a novel antioxidant. This study tested the hypothesis that inhalation of H(2) gas starting at the beginning of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) could improve the outcome of CA.
Ventricular fibrillation was induced by transcutaneous electrical epicardial stimulation in rats. After 5 minutes of the subsequent CA, rats were randomly assigned to 1 of 4 experimental groups at the beginning of CPR: mechanical ventilation (MV) with 2% N(2) and 98% O(2) under normothermia (37°C), the control group; MV with 2% H(2) and 98% O(2) under normothermia; MV with 2% N(2) and 98% O(2) under therapeutic hypothermia (TH), 33°C; and MV with 2% H(2) and 98% O(2) under TH. Mixed gas inhalation and TH continued until 2 hours after the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). H(2) gas inhalation yielded better improvement in survival and neurological deficit score (NDS) after ROSC to an extent comparable to TH. H(2) gas inhalation, but not TH, prevented a rise in left ventricular end-diastolic pressure and increase in serum IL-6 level after ROSC. The salutary impact of H(2) gas was at least partially attributed to the radical-scavenging effects of H(2) gas, because both 8-OHdG- and 4-HNE-positive cardiomyocytes were markedly suppressed by H(2) gas inhalation after ROSC.
Inhalation of H(2) gas is a favorable strategy to mitigate mortality and functional outcome of post-CA syndrome in a rat model, either alone or in combination with TH.
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[Show abstract][Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of adaptive iterative dose reduction (AIDR) and AIDR 3D in improving the image quality in low-dose chest CT (LDCT). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty patients underwent standard-dose chest CT (SDCT) and LDCT simultaneously, performed under automatic exposure control with noise index of 19 and 38 (for a 2-mm slice thickness), respectively. The SDCT images were reconstructed with filtered back projection (SDCT-FBP images), and the LDCT images with FBP, AIDR and AIDR 3D (LDCT-FBP, LDCT-AIDR and LDCT-AIDR 3D images, respectively). On all the 200 lung and 200 mediastinal image series, objective image noise and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) were measured in several regions, and two blinded radiologists independently assessed the subjective image quality. Wilcoxon's signed rank sum test with Bonferroni's correction was used for the statistical analyses. RESULTS: The mean dose reduction in LDCT was 64.2% as compared with the dose in SDCT. LDCT-AIDR 3D images showed significantly reduced objective noise and significantly increased SNR in all regions as compared to the SDCT-FBP, LDCT-FBP and LDCT-AIDR images (all, P≤0.003). In all assessments of the image quality, LDCT-AIDR 3D images were superior to LDCT-AIDR and LDCT-FBP images. The overall diagnostic acceptability of both the lung and mediastinal LDCT-AIDR 3D images was comparable to that of the lung and mediastinal SDCT-FBP images. CONCLUSIONS: AIDR 3D is superior to AIDR. Intra-individual comparisons between SDCT and LDCT suggest that AIDR 3D allows a 64.2% reduction of the radiation dose as compared to SDCT, by substantially reducing the objective image noise and increasing the SNR, while maintaining the overall diagnostic acceptability.
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[Show abstract][Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a model-based iterative reconstruction (MBIR) in improving image quality and diagnostic performance of ultralow-dose computed tomography (ULDCT) of the lung.
The institutional review board approved this study, and all patients provided written informed consent. Fifty-two patients underwent low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) (screening-dose, 50 mAs) and ULDCT (4 mAs) of the lung simultaneously. The LDCT images were reconstructed with filtered back projection (LDCT-FBP images) and ULDCT images were reconstructed with both MBIR (ULDCT-MBIR images) and FBP (ULDCT-FBP images). On all the 156 image series, objective image noise was measured in the thoracic aorta, and 2 blinded radiologists independently assessed subjective image quality. Another 2 blinded radiologists independently evaluated the ULDCT-MBIR and ULDCT-FBP images for the presence of noncalcified and calcified pulmonary nodules; LDCT-FBP images served as the reference. Paired t test, Wilcoxon signed rank sum test, and free-response receiver-operating characteristic analysis were used for statistical analysis of the data.
Compared with LDCT-FBP and ULDCT-FBP, ULDCT-MBIR had significantly reduced objective noise (both P <; 0.001). Subjective noise on the ULDCT-MBIR images was comparable with that on the LDCT-FBP images but lower than that on the ULDCT-FBP images (P <; 0.001). Artifacts on ULDCT-MBIR images were more numerous than those on the LDCT-FBP images (P = 0.007) but fewer than those on the ULDCT-FBP images (P <; 0.001). Compared with the LDCT-FBP images, ULDCT-MBIR and ULDCT-FBP images showed reduced image sharpness (both P <; 0.001). All the ULDCT-MBIR images showed a blotchy pixelated appearance; however, the performance of ULDCT-MBIR was significantly superior to that of ULDCT-FBP for the detection of noncalcified pulmonary nodules (P = 0.002). The average true-positive fractions for significantly sized noncalcified nodules (≥4 mm) and small noncalcified nodules (<;4 mm) on the ULDCT-MBIR images were 0.944 and 0.884, respectively, when LDCT-FBP images were used as reference. All of the calcified nodules were detected by both the observers on both the ULDCT-MBIR and ULDCT-FBP images.
As compared with FBP, MBIR enables significant reduction of the image noise and artifacts and also better detection of noncalcified pulmonary nodules on ULDCT of the lung. Compared with LDCT-FBP images, ULDCT-MBIR images showed significantly reduced objective noise and comparable subjective image noise. Almost all of the noncalcified nodules and all of the calcified nodules could be detected on the ULDCT-MBIR images, when LDCT-FBP images were used as the reference.


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A good night’s rest is essential for a healthy body and brain. It is while we are sleeping that the body renews and repairs – so this is vital to brain consolidation and memory preservation. Without an adequate amount of time to repair, your brain may not be capable of functioning at it’s highest capacity.
The amount of sleep your body needs is unique to you – and you can’t ‘train’ your body to run on less. For most people, this is somewhere between 6-8 hours (To find out what your body’s ideal sleep number is, set a routine of going to bed at the same time every night, and waking up naturally without an alarm or being disturbed. After a few nights of this routine, you should see yourself waking up after the same number of hours. This is your sleep number and what you should aim to get every night!).
- Remove clutter from your bedroom, and organise your home so that the bedroom is only a place for rest – no TVs, hobbies, work desks, or other distractions.
- Get into a routine – try to sleep around the same time every night, and also account for an hour or two to ‘settle down’, a time in which you don’t do any stressful or strenuous activities that will keep you feeling awake and active.
- Turn the lights off early. Light hinders the release of melatonin – the sleep hormone – from being released in your brain. Turn the lights down an hour before you go to bed and avoid computer or TV screens.
- Don’t take sleeping pills. There are ‘sleep enablers’ found naturally in many foods, such as milk, oatmeal, kiwis, chamomile, lavender, or peppermint.
- Don’t drink caffeine after noon. If you still have problems, try going without caffeine at all.
- Don’t exercise too close to bedtime. It takes a while for your body to settle down.
- Make sure that sleep is a non-negotiable, high-priority health activity. Just like making sure that you exercise daily and eat your fruits and veg, make sure that you are getting the sleep you require. You’ll be amazed how much better you start feeling every day!


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Exploring Malaysia: A Comprehensive Guide for Female Solo Travelers Embarking on a solo journey to Malaysia as a woman is an exciting and enriching experience. This Southeast Asian gem offers a diverse tapestry of cultures, pristine landscapes, and warm hospitality. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the best destinations and invaluable tips tailored for female solo travelers, ensuring a safe and memorable adventure.
Kuala Lumpur: The Vibrant Capital
Begin your solo expedition in Kuala Lumpur, the bustling capital city. Marvel at the iconic Petronas Towers, the crown jewel of the city skyline. As a solo female traveler, relish the panoramic views from the observation deck and soak in the vibrant energy of the metropolis.
For a cultural escapade, venture to the Batu Caves, a sacred Hindu site just outside the city. Ascend the colorful staircase guarded by a colossal golden statue, exploring the cavernous interiors. The cultural richness and natural beauty make this a must-visit for solo women travelers.
Penang: Culinary Delights and Heritage
Solo female travelers will find solace in the UNESCO-listed George Town, a melting pot of history and street art. Wander through the vibrant streets adorned with murals, explore the colonial architecture, and indulge in the diverse culinary scene that defines Penang.
Penang National Park
Embrace nature at Penang National Park, a haven for solo women seeking tranquility. Trek through lush rainforests, visit the enchanting Monkey Beach, or explore the treetop walk for a unique perspective of Malaysia’s biodiversity.
Langkawi: Island Serenity
Tanjung Rhu Beach
Escape to the idyllic island of Langkawi for serene solo adventures. Tanjung Rhu Beach, with its pristine sands and turquoise waters, offers a peaceful retreat. Solo female travelers can unwind, bask in the natural beauty, and explore nearby limestone caves.
Langkawi Sky Bridge
For a breathtaking panoramic view of the archipelago, take a cable car to the Langkawi Sky Bridge. The suspended bridge provides a thrilling experience and a perfect vantage point for solo women to capture the scenic beauty of Langkawi.
Safety Tips for Female Solo Travelers
While Malaysia is diverse and tolerant, it’s recommended for solo women to dress modestly, particularly in more conservative areas. Long skirts, loose tops, and comfortable attire are advisable.
Choose accommodations with positive reviews from fellow solo female travelers. Malaysia offers a range of options, from boutique hotels to hostels, ensuring a safe and comfortable stay.
Respect local customs and traditions, especially in rural areas. Learning a few basic Malay phrases can enhance communication and foster positive interactions with locals.
Malaysia, with its vibrant cities, cultural richness, and natural beauty, is an ideal destination for female solo travelers. Whether exploring the modern metropolis of Kuala Lumpur, the historic streets of Penang, or the tranquil beaches of Langkawi, every corner of Malaysia beckons with its unique charm.
By following these recommendations and embracing the cultural nuances, solo women can embark on a transformative journey through the heart of this captivating Southeast Asian nation.

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Far-Fetched Friday: Weston McKennie For FIFPro 2021 World XI
This week saw FIFA release their FIFPro World XI, their best starting lineup based on the 2020 calendar year. The most surprising inclusion was arguably Alphonso Davies becoming the first-ever North American player to receive this esteemed recognition. However, this prediction is not about him; it's about another North American player. This prediction is one of my most Far-Fetched to date, but what's the fun in it if it is not extremely difficult and unlikely. My prediction is that Weston McKennie will make the 2021 FIFPro World XI.
The Alphonso Davies recognition was the motivation for this article. As I wrote in another edition of Far-Fetched Friday, I believe Alphonso Davies will win a Ballon d'Or one day, and the FIFPro World XI recognition is a massive step in that direction. It made me think about how Alphonso Davies came to get that recognition.
Simply put, Davies balled out on the highest stage of club soccer for one of the most storied clubs in history for the world to see. He was a massive piece in helping Bayern secure a Champions League Trophy. To get into the 2021 FIFPro World XI team, at the very least, Weston McKennie would have to help Juventus win the Champions League Trophy.
And so far this year, what we have seen is that McKennie is arguably Pirlo's most valued midfielder since his return to full fitness after battling Covid-19 at the start of the season. It's easy to see why too. McKennie is an extremely versatile player with incredible stamina and no real weaknesses in his game. There is not a single thing on a soccer pitch that McKennie can't do, as his incredible goal against Barcelona in the group stages highlighted. It bodes well for the rest of his career as he continues to improve; after all, he is only 22.
Juventus is a sleeper candidate for the Champions League Trophy. They have the ultimate winner in Cristiano Ronaldo at 35 years old, one of the most clutch players in history, the GOAT for many, and someone desperate to win a Champions League Trophy in Italy after two disappointing exits in a row since leaving after three successive trophies in Madrid. They have a great mix of youth and experience. And after turning one of the most historic leagues in the world into a joke by winning 9 straight Serie A Trophies, everyone in the world knows the goal for Juventus is to win the club's first Champions League Trophy since 1996, two years before McKennie was born.
Pulisic may get all the clout right now, but many are starting to recognize McKennie as one of the most underrated stars in the game. Evident by the U.S. National Team Player of the Year award he just won for 2020. 2021 promises to be a big year for McKennie, and if he correlates that year with success for Juventus in helping them capture the one trophy they are most desperate for, then he is a virtual lock for the FIFPro World XI.
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1984 by George Orwell. Summary; Analysis; Characters (8) Essays (70) Quotes (118) All Se hela listan på gradesaver.com Book Summary and Analysis 1984 George Orwell In 1984 by George Orwell, Winston Smith, a low-ranking member of the Party in London located in the nation of Oceania, faces a life of oppression and control. 1984 tells the story of Winston Smith, a lowly member of the ruling party, rebelling against the totalitarian rule of Big Brother and The Party in Airstrip One (formerly England), part of the vast empire of Oceania. George Orwell’s novel shows with a terrifying clarity what a totalitarian regime looks like from the inside, with its […] 2021-03-10 · Summary Having completed the first phase of his treatment, “learning,” Winston moves to the second stage, 1984 by George Orwell. Start Free Trial Study Guide Questions Jacky Zou Book Summary and Analysis 1984 George Orwell In 1984 by George Orwell, Winston Smith, a low-ranking member of the Party in London located in the nation of Oceania, faces a life of oppression and control.
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Some of the things Orwell imagined that would come to pass were the telescreen, a TV that observes those who are watching it, and a world consisting of three megastates rather than … It was 1984 and the controls everything, including history and reality. George Orwell’s 1984 is a novel that describes the authoritarian rule in Oceania. Winston Smith plans to help Emmanuel Goldstein, leader of the resistance against the State, but the police capture him and his lover and supporter, Julia. StudyBoss » Summary » 1984 by George Orwell Summary 1984 by George Orwell Summary In the year 1984 London has become the principal city in Oceania.
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George Orwell wrote 1984 in 1949. The dystopian novel is set in 1984 - Orwell's near future and our recent past - but the novel is still relevant today, due to its depiction of a totalitarian 1984, George Orwell’s bleakly dystopian novel about the dangers of totalitarianism, warns against a world governed by propaganda, surveillance, and censorship. Today, Orwellian phrases like “Big Brother” and “doublespeak” have become common expressions. Read a character analysis of Winston Smith, plot summary, and important quotes. George Orwell’s 1984 is a novel that describes the authoritarian rule in Oceania. Winston Smith plans to help Emmanuel Goldstein, leader of the resistance against the State, but the police capture him and his lover and supporter, Julia.
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Literature Network » George Orwell » 1984 » Summary Pt. 1 Chp. 4. Summary Pt. 1 Chp. 4. Chapter 4 In this chapter we meet Winston engaged in his routine job at the Ministry of Truth. The instructions he receives for the day’s business are in newspeak, which appear to be senseless gibberish, but are soon revealed to carry very sinister
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If that is granted, all else follows.” (1984, Orwell, p 69). In the book, 1984, by George Orwell, Winston –who works at the Ministry of Truth- lives a life where the government controls everything you do, even what you get to think about. 2019-05-27 · Analysis of George Orwell’s Novels By Nasrullah Mambrol on May 27, 2019 • ( 0). Although George Orwell (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950) is widely recognized as one of the best essayists of the twentieth century, his reputation as a novelist rests almost entirely on two works: the political allegory Animal Farm and the dystopian Nineteen Eighty-Four. George orwell 1984 SPARA pengar genom att jämföra priser på 100+ modeller Läs omdömen och experttester Betala inte för mycket – Gör ett bättre köp idag!
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In the future world of 1984, the world is divided up into three superstates—Oceania, Eurasia, and Eastasia—that are deadlocked in a permanent war. The superpowers are so evenly matched that a decisive victory is impossible, but the real reason for the war is to keep their economies productive without adding to the wealth of their 2017-12-12 · 1984 Summary Winston, an Outer Party member, begins writing down seditious thoughts in his diary.

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Star linebacker Von Miller hit Bortles as he released the ball. It was the 11th pick-6 of Bortles three-year career and his third in the last four games. Houston and Detroit also returned interceptions for touchdowns in games the Jaguars lost by less than seven points. The latest one resulted in a seventh consecutive loss for Jacksonville (2-10) and secured another miserable milestone for the small-market franchise. The Jaguars became the fifth team in NFL history to post double-digit losses in six consecutive seasons, joining Tampa Bay (1983-94), Detroit (2001-06), Oakland (2003-09) and Cleveland (2008-13). Jacksonville had a chance to tie in the final minutes, but Bortles fumbled trying to make a play in the pocket. The Broncos (8-4) rebounded from an overtime loss against Kansas City, and with Miamis loss at Baltimore, moved into position to get one of the conferences wild-card spots. They did it without quarterback Trevor Siemian , who missed the game with a sprained left foot. Rookie Paxton Lynch made his second career start and first on the road. Denver didnt ask him to do too much. He didnt need to, either, not against the self-destructing Jaguars.
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