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There is a big wave of recent research on the oral microbiome and its relationship to systemic health. In this article, we will focus on links between the oral microbiome and the autoimmune disorders, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Lupus, and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Dysbiosis (an out-of-balance ecosystem of commensal and pathogenic bacteria living in the oral cavity) may be a key factor in a variety of disorders. This includes not only obvious ones like dental caries and periodontal disease, but also systemic illnesses, like cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and maybe even cancer (1)(2)(3). This growing body of research offers us a more ecological and holistic understanding of the role of the oral microbiome. It also begs the question:
What other diseases could be triggered by oral dysbiosis?
To answer this question, we first look at autoimmune diseases.
What is An Autoimmune Disease?
An autoimmune disease is a disorder in which a body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy cells. For example, in multiple sclerosis, the current understanding is that the patient’s own immune system T-cells mistakenly attack myelin cells that make up the tissue that sheathes motor nerves (axons). This, in turn, triggers a cascade of inflammation that damages not only the myelin sheath but also the cells that produce myelin and the axons themselves. The result is a loss of motor control and even paralysis. Why these people’s T-cells go haywire is not yet fully understood, although genetic susceptibility triggered by viral and other environmental insults (e.g., smoking) is likely.
The classic understanding is that, in these cases, the immune system mistakes a normal protein on its own cells for a foreign antigen and mounts a response against the cells displaying such auto-antigenic triggers. We still have an incomplete picture of how the immune system learns to differentiate its own cells from foreign molecules and how both genetic susceptibility and environmental factors can trigger this self-destructive immune response.
New insights into immune disorders place autoimmune diseases in a larger category of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMID). IMID’s are conditions which result from any abnormal activity of the body’s immune system, from allergic reactions to diabetes. Autoimmune diseases are a subset of IMIDs. They are defined as disorders in which the immune system reacts specifically against its own cells and tissues as if they were pathogens or infected cells. Researchers have also recently developed another sub-category of autoinflammatory diseases…but we’ll leave the specifics of those disorders to another post.
The last few years have seen an increase in awareness of autoimmune diseases as well as a new focus on providing better care and more health solutions for the millions suffering from these disorders. To this end, researchers have been investigating potential causes and associated risk factors that increase individual susceptibility to autoimmune disorders. One of the newest research efforts explores the relationships between the oral microbiome and systemic diseases with a special focus on systemic autoimmune diseases.
The Oral Microbiome-Systemic Disease Connection
The new understanding of the oral microbiome is shaping how we think about dental caries, periodontal and systemic diseases. While the traditional view held that these diseases were caused by a small number of pathogens, we now consider the oral microbiome to be a finely tuned ecosystem, a balanced (or unbalanced) community of microorganisms that mediates not only oral health and disease but also some systemic diseases (5).
So far, three pathways that link oral infections to secondary systemic effects have been proposed:
- Metastatic Infection: Transient bacteria from oral infection or dental procedures can gain entrance into the blood and circulate throughout the body. Such disseminated microorganisms may find favorable conditions, settle at a given site where they may multiply, colonize, and infect.
- Metastatic Injury: Certain bacteria can produce toxins that, when excreted or introduced into a host body, trigger tissue damage, an immune response or produce other pathological manifestations.
- Metastatic Inflammation: Soluble molecules that enter the bloodstream may react with circulating antibodies to produce large complexes that give rise to acute and chronic inflammatory reactions. (6)
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A number of autoimmune diseases have been linked to multiple pathogenic factors, including genetic susceptibilities, environmental triggers, and dysregulated immune responses. Dysregulated immune responses may involve over-activated B-cells stimulated by toll-like receptors (TLRs). TLRs are one of a larger category of pattern recognition receptors (PRRs). PPRs have evolved to detect proteins on or secreted by pathogens. They have also been implicated in the production of autoantibodies to nuclear and cytoplasmic autoantigens and the presence of anti‐citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA) (7)(8). Such dysregulated immune responses can trigger progressive inflammation of certain tissues that manifests in particular autoimmune diseases such as Sjogren’s Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Common Oral Symptom: Extremely Dry Mouth
Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disease that mainly affects the lachrymal (tear) and salivary glands. Thus, common symptoms include dry eyes and a significant decrease in saliva production that can cause difficulty in speaking, eating, and swallowing. Saliva is an important component in the composition of the oral microbiome due to its role in protein precipitation and biofilm formation. Insufficient saliva is associated with high bacterial species counts, as well as the frequent occurrence of caries.
In this disease, cytokines and lymphocytic infiltrates in exocrine glands cause damage that reduces secretion. Activated B-cells and T-cells stimulated by TLRs produce increased levels of inflammatory cytokines, IFN-𝛾 and IL-17, that disrupt epithelial cells in the salivary and lacrimal glands, inhibiting their production of saliva or tears and altering the mucin content. (9).
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Common Oral Symptom: Lichenoid Lesions, Lupus Cheilitis
SLE is a complex, multifactorial connective-tissue disease that commonly affects joints and many organ systems including the skin, joints, heart, lungs, kidneys, and nervous system (10). The disease is characterized by the presence of autoantibodies to nuclear and cytoplasmic autoantigens.
Oral symptoms of SLE include lichenoid lesions and lupus cheilitis. Lichenoid lesions resemble a white spider web or film on the inner cheeks, tongue, and roof of the mouth. Lupus cheilitis may appear as a rash on or swelling of the upper and lower lips, sometimes including the surrounding areas of the mouth.
So far there are a couple of proposed mechanisms that link the oral microbiome to SLE. The first suggests that certain viral infections of the mouth, such as the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV, the pathogen that causes mononucleosis, aka mono) are implicated in SLE pathogenesis. Certain EBV antigens have structural and functional molecular similarities to SLE autoantigens. Impaired EBV-specific T-cell responses in genetically susceptible individuals may trigger autoantibody responses to self-cellular antigens (11). In other words, EBV antigens share molecular similarities to SLE antigens and other cellular components, causing the cells of our acquired immune system–normally the defenders of the body–to mistakenly attack cells free of viral infection.
Another proposed mechanism that links SLE to oral microbiomes is based on recent research that organisms in the blood (blood microbiome) are associated with a number of non-communicable chronic diseases. Although the gut microbiome is the main site of origin for pathogenic microbes that infiltrate the blood, the oral cavity is another source for translocated microbes (12). A high dormant blood microbiome (i.e., the presence of detectable, but not culturable, microbes) is associated with chronic inflammatory diseases, including SLE.
Common Oral Symptom: Presence or Early Onset of Periodontal Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a well-known disease (not to be confused with osteoarthritis, which is not considered autoimmune). Many people are unaware that it is categorized as an autoimmune disease, the abnormal immune reaction triggering inflammation that causes the tissue lining inside of joints to thicken. Not only joints may be affected, but also other tissues, including the valves of the heart. At the molecular level, the presence of autoantibodies, like anti‐citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPAs) contributes to a loss of immune tolerance to self-antigens and is one of the first steps toward inflammation (7).
“ACPAs appear up to 10 years before the onset of clinical manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis…The presence of ACPA predicts the evolution to rheumatoid arthritis” (13)(14)
ACPAs are a group of autoantibodies found in 50-70% of RA patients, but infrequently associated with other diseases or found in healthy individuals, making them uniquely predictive factors for disease pathogenesis. The presence of ACPAs, along with the maturation of ACPA response mechanisms, are associated with the prodrome of the disease that precedes the onset of clinically apparent RA. This preclinical RA is an entire subset of the disease itself, and has been broadly defined and broken down into six phases by the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR).
What’s also interesting about ACPAs is that they are associated with periodontal infection with P. gingivalis, suggesting that periodontitis could be a significant risk factor for RA. Periodontal disease refers to inflammatory processes in the tissues surrounding the teeth (gums, etc.) in response to bacterial accumulations, or dental plaque, on the teeth (15). Although it originates in the mouth, it has been linked to systemic diseases–more information can be found here. The image below illustrates in further detail a step-wise process of how periodontal disease can lead to chronic inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.
Source: Current Rheumatology Reports
Keep In Mind…
Autoimmune disease is an umbrella term for more than 100 different illnesses, each presenting a variable array of symptoms. Due to the variability of symptoms and a history of disease definition by body part (joints, nerves, skin) which does not reflect our current understanding of the systemic nature of the immune system, these diseases have been difficult to diagnose and treat.
Recognizing similarities between autoimmune diseases will provide more insight into the pathophysiological processes deranging the immune response.
This will help us understand the interactions of genetic susceptibility and environmental triggers that lead to these disorders.
The mounting research on the oral microbiome and its connection to systemic autoimmune diseases is exciting. Not only could the detection of imbalances in the microbial composition facilitate the early diagnosis of autoimmune diseases, but also correcting these microbial imbalances may have potential as a treatment for autoimmune diseases.
- Bingham, Clifton O., and Malini Moni. “Periodontal Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis: the Evidence Accumulates for Complex Pathobiologic Interactions.” Current Opinion in Rheumatology, vol. 25, no. 3, 2013, pp. 345–353., doi:10.1097/BOR.0b013e32835fb8ec.
- Ramesh, Asha, et al. “Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Periodontitis – Unwinding Their Linking Mechanisms.” Journal of Oral Biosciences, vol. 58, no. 1, 2016, pp. 23–26., doi:10.1016/j.job.2015.09.001.
- Heikkilä, Pia, et al. “Periodontitis and Cancer Mortality: Register‐Based Cohort Study of 68,273 Adults in 10‐Year Follow‐Up.” International Journal of Cancer, vol. 142, no. 11, 11 Jan. 2018, pp. 2244–2253., doi:10.1002/ijc.31254.
- Smith, D A, and D R Germolec. “Introduction to Immunology and Autoimmunity.” Environmental Health Perspectives, vol. 107, no. Suppl 5, Jan. 1999, pp. 661–665., doi:10.1289/ehp.99107s5661.
- Zhang, Xuan, et al. “The Oral and Gut Microbiomes Are Perturbed in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Partly Normalized after Treatment.” Nature Medicine, vol. 21, no. 8, 2015, pp. 895–905., doi:10.1038/nm.3914.
- Babu, Nchaitanya, and Andreajoan Gomes. “Systemic Manifestations of Oral Diseases.” Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, vol. 15, no. 2, 2011, pp. 144–147., doi:10.4103/0973-029x.84477.
- Nikitakis, Ng, et al. “The Autoimmunity-Oral Microbiome Connection.” Oral Diseases, vol. 23, no. 7, 2016, pp. 828–839., doi:10.1111/odi.12589.
- Browne, Edward P. “Regulation of B-Cell Responses by Toll-like Receptors.” Immunology, vol. 136, no. 4, Feb. 2012, pp. 370–379., doi:10.1111/j.1365-2567.2012.03587.x.
- Gonzales, S, et al. “Oral Manifestations and Their Treatment in Sjogren′s Syndrome.” Oral Diseases, vol. 5, pp. 153–161., doi:10.1111/odi.12105.
- Kuhn, Annegret, et al. “The Diagnosis and Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.” Deutsches Ärzteblatt, vol. 112, no. 25, 19 June 2015, pp. 423–432., doi:10.3238/arztebl.2015.0423.
- Draborg, Anette Holck, et al. “Epstein-Barr Virus and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.” Clinical and Developmental Immunology, vol. 2012, 2012, pp. 1–10., doi:10.1155/2012/370516.
- Potgieter, Marnie, et al. “The Dormant Blood Microbiome in Chronic, Inflammatory Diseases.” FEMS Microbiology Reviews, vol. 39, no. 4, 4 May 2015, pp. 567–591., doi:10.1093/femsre/fuv013.
- Willemze, Annemiek, et al. “The Influence of ACPA Status and Characteristics on the Course of RA.” Nature Reviews Rheumatology, vol. 8, no. 3, 2012, pp. 144–152., doi:10.1038/nrrheum.2011.204.
- Arkema, Elizabeth V, et al. “Anti-Citrullinated Peptide Autoantibodies, Human Leukocyte Antigen Shared Epitope and Risk of Future Rheumatoid Arthritis: a Nested Case–Control Study.” Arthritis Research & Therapy, vol. 15, no. 5, 2013, doi:10.1186/ar4342.
- Bingham, Clifton O., and Malini Moni. “Periodontal Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis.” Current Opinion in Rheumatology: the Evidence Accumulates for Complex Pathobiologic Interactions, vol. 25, no. 3, May 2013, pp. 345–353., doi:10.1097/bor.0b013e32835fb8ec.
Ellen M. Martin and Hailey Matooka were also authors on this story. You can read about them by clicking the link.
Bonnie Feldman, DDS, MBA
Dr. Feldman is an autoimmune patient advocate and an expert in digital health, the oral and gut microbiomes, and immune-mediated diseases. She is a frequently invited speaker and panelist at national and international conferences including TEDx, SXSW, and Stanford Medicine X.
Currently, she is the Founder and CEO of Your Autoimmunity Connection, a consultancy that through research, consulting, and other professional services, assists clients offer innovative products and services to people with chronic immuno-inflammatory diseases.
Previously, Dr. Feldman was a practicing clinical dentist. As a dentist, she built two dental practices and a consulting business from scratch. Then, armed with an MBA in finance from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, she worked on all sides of the Wall Street equation - sell side, buy side, and investor relations.
Her multimedia work has appeared in numerous online venues such as Forbes, Medium, Tincture, and Thrive Global. She has also been featured in podcasts and documentaries, written various white papers demonstrating deep subject expertise, and created presentations and blog posts that demonstrate her exceptional skills in the art of science storytelling.
Motivated by her desire to help future generations thrive, Dr. Feldman takes her four lenses (dentist, Wall Street analyst, digital health consultant, and patient) to seek out solutions that provide the best of conventional, functional, and digital medicine to improve chronic disease management for all patients.
Excellent article. I experienced myself a juvenile RA with antibodies and other signs of inflammation with a blood test every week for 3 years. I was intoxicated by phenylbutazone. This dramatic turn in my blood, determine a change of diet. It was the moment to start Medical School. My research in immunology at an early stage of my cursus let me handle an original work on MS and other “auto-immune ” diseases. This work allowed me to write an original Doctorate and many peers reviews articles. My concept of eating in accordance with treatment and health status was not accepted by my peers at that time. I worked on it for my patients and myself. Decades after, I have less handicap than at a young age, I moved to the US to develop a patented medical device, still, I am working on nutrition to avoid inflammation and infection, sure that it is the way to be healthier at a low cost for public health.
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Stapleton Airport near downtown Denver served the city since 1929. By the 1980s, it was becoming overburdened and could no longer meet the needs of the growing city. Surrounded by urban development, it could not expand.
Once the new airport went into operation 1995, Stapleton Airport closed. Eventually, all the buildings were demolished—except for one. The control tower still stands. It is now a restaurant, and visitors can enjoy great views of the city atop the 12-story tower.
The rest of the land of the airport became part of one of the largest urban redevelopments in the country. Stapleton is now a growing master-planned community with a combination of residential, retail, commercial, and plenty of green space. The residential areas include apartments, townhomes, rowhouses, and larger single-family houses to make it a mixed-income region.
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Things are continuing to get tricky for WhatsApp, with further unfavourable responses to the Facebook-owned service’s proposed data use policy.
This time the policy, which allows Facebook to collect information from users of its WhatsApp messaging app, has attracted criticism from India and Argentina.
There’s a perceived unfairness about the policy as European users have been given the choice to opt out. According to local press reports, Indian users unwilling to agree to the policy will, in the first instance, have their access to key features limited; accounts will then be deleted after a few days.
WhatsApp has seven days to respond to this notice, after which there could be a legal response.
Meanwhile, Argentina has also taken a stand on the issue, ordering Facebook to suspend its data use policy. The suspension will last at least six months pending an investigation.
The Argentinian authorities maintain that the suspension is necessary due to the dominant position in the market of Facebook’s social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
This dominance, it is suggested, could be reinforced through data sharing in a way that could exploit users and undermine competitors.

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I put together a box in a neutral color palette: white, creams, and light shades of brown.
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Google I/O is the largest yearly event from Google, where the company usually reveals a mix of new products/services and new technologies for software developers. Read on to find out where to watch this year’s event and what we expect to see.
When is the Google I/O Event?
Google I/O 2022 will take place on two days: Wednesday, May 11, and Thursday, May 12. The main keynote will take place on May 11, as well as learning lab content for developers. Technical sessions will be published on May 12.
How to Watch the Google I/O Event Live
The main Google I/O Developer Keynote will take place on May 11 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, or 10:00 AM Pacific Time. It will be live on the Google Developers YouTube channel, and two broadcasts will be available: the normal livestream, and the livestream with an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter. You can click the ‘Set reminder’ button on the YouTube pages to be notified when the broadcast goes live.
Google I/O traditionally had in-person keynotes and developer sessions, which were broadcasted live as they happened. The COVID-19 pandemic cancelled I/O 2020 entirely, and forced last year’s event to be entirely digital. Google I/O 2022 is mostly following the format of last year’s show — sessions will all show up at once on the Google Developers YouTube channel.
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The main Google I/O Keynote usually focuses on two areas: new Google products and features for existing Google services, and news for developers creating Android/web apps. The former is usually more exciting, but the developer news often leads to exciting changes as well. For example, when a new API appears in Android, it might improve Android apps down the road.
Last year’s Google I/O 2021 event introduced Material You, Google’s updated design language for Android with an emphasis on customizable colors, which eventually arrived in Android 12. Samsung and Google also revealed that they were teaming up on wearables, which led to the Galaxy Watch 4 series using Wear OS 3 instead of Samsung’s own Tizen operating system. New features for Google Photos and Maps were shown off, as well as some AI demos.
Google will definitely talk about Android 13 at this year’s event, which has already gone through multiple Developer Previews and a Beta release. The company also might show off the Google Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch, which have both leaked multiple times. Google’s release schedule for previous Pixel A-series phones has been haphazard, so even if the Pixel 6a is revealed at I/O, it might not be available for another few months — the Pixel 4a and 5a were released in August 2020 and August 2021, respectively. The Pixel Watch also might not show up on store shelves for another few months.
Google has already published the schedule for all I/O keynotes and developer sessions, so at the very least, we know what general topics the company will talk about. There are several events dedicated Android, Chrome, and Chrome OS, which isn’t much of a surprise. There are also sessions related to ARCore (the library that powers augmented reality content on Android), the Flutter application framework, Google Home, Google Pay, web development, Privacy Sandbox (Google’s replacement for advertising tracking cookies), Wear OS, and other topics.
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Jules Glaenzer, former chairman of the board of Cartier Inc., died at the New York Hospital on Aug. 16. He was 93 years old and lived at 131 East 69th Street.
Mr. Glaenzer, who bought and sold such famous pieces as the Hope Diamond and the Thiers Pearls, is estimated to have sold close to $50 million of fine jewels.
Mrs. Thiers was the wife of Louis Adolphe Thiers, whb in 1871 became the first president of the Third Republic of France. The pearls were made for her and became the property of the French Government after her death. Mr. Glaenzer paid $500,000 for them.
The American‐born executive joined Cartier in 1907 as a salesman in its Paris branch and then returned to New York in 1910 to continue his work as a salesman.
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When Edward McLean, publisher of The Washington Post, purchased the Hope Diamond from Cartier, Mr. McLean called in a reporter for his paper and told him he had paid $300.000 for it.
It was not until many years later that Mr. Glaenzer, Who always found discretion a valuable business asset, disclosed that Mr. McLean had paid only $180,000 for the 44%‐carat blue stone, and that of this, $26,000 was a credit on a pearland‐emerald pendant that he traded to Cartier.
He scored another sales coup in Paris when he was showing the King of Siam some pieces of jewelry. The monarch, who had 220 wives, spoke no English and the interpreter said the King wanted to see bracelets.
Mr. Glaenzer brought out about a dozen trays of bracelets, and when he finally displayed the last and most extravagant, the King said something to the interpreter who told Mr. Glaenzer that “the King has decided to take this.”
“Which one,” asked Mr. Glaenzer. “The tray”, was the reply. The sales check came to $450,000.
Mr. Glaenzer was one of the last of a rapidly disappearing human speciesboulevardier and bon vivant.
He was a gourmet and a lover of wines and had a collection of 70 types of brandy, one of which dated to 1807. He was a student of the cocktail and his invention, which he named the Glaenzer Special, said to be a potent concoction of rum, peaches and limes, blended in a mixer.
He once sold an $800,000 string of pearls to Horace Dodge, the automotive executive, and a $400,000 string of black pearls to Mrs. Peter Goelet Gerry; wife of a former United States Senator.
His favorite gem was the ‘pearl. And, in 1931, he was sent by Pierre Cartier to the South Pacific on a three‐month pearl‐diving expedition.
“That taught me,” he said years ago, “how hard it is to find pearls.” The company spent $25,000 on the venture and did not recover a single salable pearl. About 4,000 pearls were found, but they were either too small or too dull.
Mr. Glaenzer is survived by two grandchildren,•Thomas A. Glaenzer and Wendy Bergren.
Funeral service will be held at 11:30 A.M. tomorrow at Frank E. Campbell funeral chapel at Madison Avenue and 81st Street.
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HOUSING PLAN: Councillor Dudley Mead
By Ian Austen
A five-year plan to tackle overcrowding in Croydon homes has been approved by the council's cabinet.
Funding of £550,000 from the Government and the Mayor of London is being used to help get the programme off the ground.
Figures presented to the cabinet showed that 12 per cent of the borough's 142,500 households - both rented and privately owned - are classed as overcrowded.
And the council's strategy sets out four priority areas in which it plans to take action to bring down the total.
It aims to provide a range of housing options to families; maximise opportunities to develop social housing; make the best use of existing social housing and develop and promote re-housing of overcrowded families in the private sector.
The report presented to the cabinet warned that overcrowding could lead to poor educational development among children, lower physical health in both adults and youngsters and the creation of stress within families.
Dudley Mead, the cabinet member for housing, told a meeting of the cabinet last week that the authority's own council house building programme meant by the end of this year 158 new homes would either have been built or be in the pipeline.
"The majority of these are family units," he added.
The council also aims to combat the shortage of larger homes by assisting tenants living in homes too big for their needs to move into smaller premises.
Councillor Mead said after the meeting: "Overcrowding has been a key priority for the council for a number of years and between 2008 and 2009 we saw a four per cent drop in the number of overcrowded households."
He admitted that as well as affecting the health of families overcrowded conditions "can result in antisocial behaviour and criminal activity, with a lack of space at home sometimes forcing young people onto the streets."
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"e;Women Write Iran"e; is the first full-length study on life narratives by Iranian women in the diaspora. Nima Naghibi investigates auto/biographical narratives across genres including memoirs, documentary films, prison testimonials, and graphic novels and finds that they are tied together by the experience of the 1979 Iranian revolution as a traumatic event and by a powerful nostalgia for an idealized past.
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The book opens with an examination of how the widely circulated video footage of the death of Neda Agha-Soltan on the streets of Tehran in June 2009 triggered the articulation of life narratives by diasporic Iranians. It concludes with a discussion of the prominent place of the 1979 revolution in these narratives. Throughout, the focus is on works that have become popular in the West, such as Marjane Satrapi s best-selling graphic novel "e;Persepolis."e; Naghibi addresses the significant questions raised by these works: How do we engage with human rights and social justice as readers in the West? How do these narratives draw our attention and elicit our empathic reactions? And what is our responsibility as witnesses to trauma, atrocity, and human suffering?


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Delicate vintage bird illustrations from Game Birds and Fishes of North America, illustrated by the American scientific illustrator, John L. Ridgway (1859-1947) and the Canadian illustrator, William B. Gillette (1864-1937). Ridgway, also a brother of the well-known ornithologist, Robert Ridgway, acquired intricate illustration skills after spending his life working as a draftsman for many institutions. Gillette was a prolific painter of wildlife watercolors, especially those of fish and game birds as well as providing illustrations for natural history textbooks and nature guides. We have made these public domain artworks from our own 1913 antique Portfolio Edition free for you to download for either personal or commercial use.

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Sometimes during Peter Miller and Will Hechter’s docu, it feels as though half the music world has gathered to pay heartfelt tribute to Hall of Fame songwriter Jerome Felder, aka Doc Pomus. The portrait emerging from this deft assemblage of homemovies, work tapes and interviews is further invigorated by 1980s interviews with Pomus and a dynamite soundtrack of his rock ‘n’ roll perennials, like “Save the Last Dance for Me” and “This Magic Moment.” A strong candidate for limited release, the pic thrusts a forgotten pioneer back into the limelight while illuminating a part of rock history.
After Felder contracted polio at age 6, shattering dreams of athletic prowess, a recording of Big Joe Turner singing “Piney Brown Blues” (shown here in rare archival footage) redirected his aspirations. Debuting as a startling anomaly, a fat Jewish 17-year-old blues singer on crutches, Pomus performed in various Greenwich Village clubs and cut some 50 78-rpm singles before switching to songwriting.
In one of his extensive taped interviews, Pomus describes songwriting as “a terrible force. You have to keep writing and writing and you know you’re not going to make a living at it; you know it takes all your time, and you know nobody gives a damn.” Certainly, at first, not only did songwriting pay poorly, but credit was often absent or ascribed to someone else. Pomus’ efforts, however, soon gained prominence in jukeboxes and on Billboard charts, if not always under his own name.
“Lonely Avenue,” performed by Ray Charles, brought Pomus a measure of recognition. He teamed up with a young friend of his cousin’s, Mort Shuman, and together they wrote hits like “Teenagers in Love,” “Sweets for My Sweet,” “Viva Las Vegas” and “Can’t Get Used to Loving You” for artists as diverse as the Coasters, Ben E. King, Dion, Elvis Presley, Andy Williams and B.B. King. At the height of their popularity in the ’60s, Pomus and Shuman were given a palatial office in the Brill Building, which they traded for dingier, more bare-bones Brill digs. Anecdotes about famous admirers like John Lennon and Bob Dylan abound.
Yet the docu focuses less on the songwriter than on the man, perhaps because Pomus’ daughter Sharyn serves as one of its producers. Thus the underscoring of Pomus’ marriage and divorce starts with “Save the Last Dance for Me” and ends with “Can’t Get Used to Losing You.” Pomus’ journals, read aloud by his good friend Lou Reed, trace a similar but less sentimental link between work and biography.
But the dominant reason for the film’s emphasis on personal attributes seems to reside in Pomus’ tremendous generosity of spirit. Hanging out in hotel lobbies, he soon became a lodestar for down-and-out or up-and-coming musicians whom he helped with advice, residuals, advocacy or whatever they needed. Performance artist Penny Arcade ventures the theory that Doc Pomus died so that jazz singer Jimmy Scott, whose comeback he vainly championed, could sing at his well-attended funeral and finally snag a record contract.


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Love Esquire - Dating Sim/RPG/Visual Novel
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Squire Patton Boggs boosts Islamic Finance, banking and financial regulatory expertise
Squire Patton Boggs has appointed banking, Islamic finance and financial services regulatory expert Ahmed Butt as a partner in its Financial Services Practice based in its Riyadh office. Ahmed joins from Simmons & Simmons, where he established that firm’s Riyadh presence, headed its Middle East banking practice and led its Saudi Arabia practice.
Specialising in both conventional banking and Islamic finance, Ahmed advises lenders and borrowers on syndicated financings with cross-border security, including real estate finance, construction finance, asset finance, trade finance and interbank liquidity loans. He has advised on complex regional debt restructurings impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, global financial crisis and variation in oil price, while also advising on numerous initiatives relating to Saudi Vision 2030. In addition, Ahmed has extensive experience in financial services regulatory compliance matters in the region, advising US and UK asset managers and investment banks that work with Middle East institutional investors, family offices and sovereign wealth funds, while maintaining strong working relationships with the region’s financial regulators and central banks.
Ahmed was previously a founding member of Hogan Lovells’ Dubai office, also practising in its London office, as part of its transactional banking and Islamic finance teams, and was seconded to Standard Chartered Bank in Dubai as senior legal counsel in its Wholesale Banking and Islamic Banking divisions in 2011. In addition to serving clients from his Riyadh base, Ahmed will also bolster the regional Financial Services Practice, including in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
“Our presence in the Middle East is a critical element of our global practice, and we are committed to strategic growth to support our many clients doing business across the region,” said Dubai managing partner Campbell Steedman. “Ahmed’s experience and connections spanning Riyadh and Dubai make him a perfect fit for our firm.”
Commenting on his move, Ahmed Butt said, “Squire Patton Boggs has a sterling reputation and deep relationships across the Middle East as one of the region’s longest-standing international firms. I am excited to be joining a world-class team and look forward to collaborating with my esteemed colleagues here and around the globe.”


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Breast cancer discharge can be any color, but it is typically yellow, green, or brown. The color is usually due to the presence of blood or pus in the discharge. If you are concerned about the color of your breast cancer discharge, you should speak with your doctor.
There is no one answer to this question as discharge can vary in color depending on a number of factors, including the type of cancer and the stage of the disease. However, some common colors of breast cancer discharge include yellow, green, clear, bloody, or brown.
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What does discharge from breast cancer look like?
If you experience any sort of nipple discharge, it’s important to see a doctor as soon as possible. This is especially true if the discharge is clear, bloody, or contains pus, as these could be early warning signs for certain types of cancer. If you also have a lump in the affected breast, that’s even more reason to get checked out. In any case, don’t delay in seeking medical attention.
A bloody nipple discharge is abnormal and should be checked by a doctor. A normal nipple discharge is usually a thin, cloudy, whitish, or almost clear fluid. However, the discharge may be other colors, such as gray, green, yellow, or brown.
When should I be concerned about breast discharge
If you notice any kind of nipple discharge, it’s important to bring it up with your healthcare provider. While discharge that occurs only when the nipple and breast are squeezed may not be cause for concern, it’s always best to err on the side of caution. If there is a lump associated with the discharge, that will be of primary concern to your healthcare provider.
The most common signs and symptoms of breast cancer include:
1. A lump in the breast
2. Swelling of all or part of the breast
3. Skin irritation or dimpling
4. Breast or nipple pain
5. Nipple retraction
6. Redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin
7. Nipple discharge
What does infected breast discharge look like?
If you notice any thick or sticky discharge coming from your breasts that is green, greenish brown, or reddish brown in color, it may be caused by a non-cancerous condition called mammary duct ectasia. If the discharge is yellow and foul-smelling, it may be caused by a breast infection. Lastly, if you notice milky white discharge coming from both breasts, it may be caused by some medicines or endocrine gland problems. If you are concerned about any of these symptoms, please be sure to consult with your doctor.
There are a few key symptoms to look out for when it comes to breast cancer. Firstly, a new lump in the breast or underarm region is a cause for concern. Secondly, thickening or swelling of part of the breast is another symptom to be aware of. Additionally, irritation or dimpling of breast skin, redness or flaky skin in the nipple area, and pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area are all signs that something could be wrong. If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s important to see a doctor as soon as possible for a check-up.
What color is fibrocystic breast discharge?
Fibrocystic breast changes can cause a number of different symptoms, including pain, itching, and nipple discharge. The discharge can be clear, white, yellow, or green in color, and may be caused by a build-up of fluid in the breast tissue. In some cases, the discharge may also be bloody. While fibrocystic changes are not generally harmful, they can be uncomfortable and may cause some women to worry about the possibility of breast cancer. If you are experiencing any symptoms, it is important to talk to your doctor so that they can rule out any other possible causes.
The three main types of vaginal discharge are serous, serosanguineous, and bloody. Serous discharge is faint yellow and thin. Serosanguineous discharge is thin and clear with a pink tint. Bloody discharge is red and may contain clots.
Is it normal for breast to discharge when squeezed
Nipple discharge is fairly common and is usually nothing to be concerned about. However, if you notice nipple discharge outside of pregnancy or breastfeeding, it’s important to speak to a doctor to rule out any underlying causes.
Normal hormonal nipple discharge is a type of discharge that is often seen in women. This discharge is usually yellow, milky, or green in appearance, and it does not happen spontaneously. It can often be seen to be coming from more than one duct.
Is breast discharge serious?
Nipple discharge is a common occurrence during the reproductive years, even if you’re not pregnant or breastfeeding. Discharge is usually not serious, but it can be a sign of breast cancer, so it’s worth talking about with a doctor.
A breast cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms in the breast. Breast cysts usually occur in women aged 30–50 years.
Signs and symptoms of a breast cyst include:
– A smooth, easily movable round or oval lump that may have smooth edges — which typically, though not always, indicates it’s benign
– Nipple discharge that may be clear, yellow, straw colored or dark brown.
If you have any of these signs or symptoms, please see your doctor for further assessment.
What are the symptoms of stage 1 breast cancer
At stage 1, breast cancer may not cause any symptoms. However, some people may experience nipple discharge, dimpling of the skin, or swelling or redness of the breast. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to see a doctor so that the cause can be determined and treatment can be started, if necessary.
A new lump or mass in the breast is the most common symptom of breast cancer. Most breast lumps are not cancer, but a painless, hard mass that has irregular edges is more likely to be cancer. Breast cancers can also be soft, round, tender, or even painful.
Do you feel sick with breast cancer?
If you experience any of the above symptoms, it is important to see a doctor as soon as possible as they may be indicative of breast cancer that has spread. Early detection and treatment is crucial in order to improve chances of survival.
If your vaginal discharge is chunky, foamy, or accompanied by itching and changes in color, it may mean you have an infection. If your discharge is dark yellow, brown, green, or grey, it may indicate an infection or other issue. If you are concerned about your vaginal discharge, please see your healthcare provider.
What infection causes breast discharge
If you have a milk duct infection, you may experience pain in your breast and a thick, sticky fluid discharge from your nipple. The infection can also lead to scar tissue formation.
Breast infections, also called mastitis, are usually caused by common bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) found on normal skin. The bacteria enter through a break or crack in the skin, usually on the nipple. The infection takes place in the fatty tissue of the breast and causes swelling. This swelling pushes on the milk ducts.
What is the first red flag for breast cancer
If you are experiencing any of the aforementioned symptoms related to your breasts, it is important to consult with a doctor as soon as possible. These symptoms could be indicative of inflammatory breast cancer, which is a serious and potentially life-threatening form of the disease. Early detection and treatment is critical in increasing the chances of a positive outcome, so do not delay in seeking medical attention if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.
Cancerous lumps in the breast are most commonly found in the upper, outer quadrant of the breast, where the tissue is thicker than elsewhere. These lumps generally develop from the mammary glands or ducts. About 50 percent of breast cancers are found in this area.
Where does breast cancer appear first
There are several different types of breast cancer, but the most common type begins in the ducts or lobules of the breast. Breast cancer can spread outside the breast through blood vessels and lymph vessels, and when it spreads to other parts of the body, it is said to have metastasized. The chances of survival depend on many factors, including the stage of the cancer at diagnosis, the type of cancer, the grade of the tumor, and the age and general health of the patient. Early detection is important, as is getting prompt and appropriate treatment.
If you are having discharge from one of your nipples, it is important to have it evaluated by a physician. Nipple discharge is fairly common with fibrocystic problems, but it can occasionally be a sign of a more serious problem. If the discharge is the kind that stains your bra or clothes, it is especially important to have it checked out.
The color of breast cancer discharge can vary depending on the individual and the stage of cancer. In some cases, it may be clear or yellowish. In other cases, it may be reddish or brown.
If you are experiencing any unusual discharge from your breasts, it is important to consult with a medical professional to rule out the possibility of breast cancer. While breast cancer discharge can vary in color, it is typically bloody or watery. If you notice any changes in your breast discharge, don’t hesitate to get checked out.

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Islamic finance forum to showcase new takaful and insurtech innovations
The 14th edition of the World Takaful & InsurTech Conference will take place on April 1-2 at the Dubai Mall Hotel, UAE.
Middle East Global Advisors (MEGA), a leading financial intelligence platform that promotes Islamic finance, has said it will convene the 14th edition of its World Takaful & InsurTech Conference (WTIC), a global forum for takaful and insurance innovations. The annual conference has played an instrumental role in the development of the Islamic finance industry since its inception in 2006.
According to a statement released by MEGA on Monday, over 300 industry leaders will converge on April 1-2 at the Dubai Mall Hotel, UAE, to discuss the key issues affecting the takaful and insurtech landscape.
Takaful – an Arabic word meaning to take care of one another’s needs or guaranteeing each other – is a type of Islamic insurance where members (instead of paying premiums as in conventional insurance) contribute money into a pool system to protect themselves against loss or damage. Participants in the system agree to assist a person in need to indemnify their loss and provide them with financial help. Takaful has seen a growing presence in Western countries, especially as the London market aims to develop an ideal framework for Islamic insurance.
Insurtechs are firms leveraging digital technology to provide insurance coverage to a wider customer base and improve customer experience. Much like fintechs, insuretechs are creating massive disruption in the insurance sector. This calls for an urgent need for the insurance sector to evolve and adapt.
MEGA said although the takaful industry accounts for just 2 per cent of total Islamic finance assets, making it the smallest contributor to the Islamic finance industry, there is a strong trend of consolidation within the industry.
“While the Takaful industry grew by a CAGR of 6 per cent by 2017, it remains relatively untapped at US$ 46 billion, accounting for just 2 per cent of total Islamic finance assets, signifying that there lie key opportunities for the sector to grow,” Ehsan Abbas, Chairman of Middle East Global Advisors, said. “As the insurance ecosystem is witnessing transformation and innovation at an incredible pace, leveraging technology to achieve cost efﬁciency and productivity is of utmost importance.”
One of the speakers at the WTIC 2019, Dave Matcham, Chief Executive, International Underwriting Association of London (IUA), will deliver an address on embracing innovation and technology in the insurance industry to achieve industry-wide transformation.
“Following the launch of a set of guiding principles for the trading of commercial (re) Takaful business, there is a growing expectation and optimism that more opportunities will present themselves to London market carriers,” said Matcham. “By leveraging the unique infrastructure for commercial business within the market, both Lloyd’s syndicates and companies operating in the London market are evaluating these opportunities through existing or new trading entities in discussion with key Islamic clients and stakeholders.”
WTIC 2019 will also feature keynote addresses by Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, CEO, Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC); an exclusive one-on-one interview with Zia Zaman, Chief Executive Officer, Lumen Lab & Chief Innovation Officer, Metlife Asia; among several others. Zaman is one of the most notable figures in insurance innovations. He will discuss MetLife Asia’s experimental product – Vitana, the world’s first automated insurance solution that offers pregnant women claimless financial protection using blockchain technology, in case of gestational diabetes, a condition affecting up to one in five expectant mothers in Singapore.
Vitana also offers customers improved data security as it performs parametric underwriting on the customer’s mobile device, meaning the insurance company does not require access to the underlying medical data to confirm insurability.
The two-day long forum will take place with the strategic partnership of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the support of the Insurance Authority (IA) and the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC). The theme of the WTIC 2019 is “Reinforcing Customer Engagement and Operational Agility through Digital Transformation.” Interested participants should visit www.wtc19.com for more information and to register.
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Tavern League Has Capitol Clout
More than $2 million in campaign donations helps explain state’s weaker laws on drunk driving.
This trade and lobbying group has generated more than $2 million in spending on campaign contributions and lobbying over the past 10 years to promote the interests of bar and restaurant owners on alcohol regulation, licensing, taxes, and drunken driving penalties.
Last month, a GOP lawmaker with close connections to the industry was among the sponsors of a proposal to lower the state’s drinking age from 21 to 19. Rep. Rob Swearingen, of Rhinelander, a restaurant owner and former Tavern League of Wisconsin president, said the measure to lower the drinking age was aimed at highlighting the high cost of enforcing the state’s 21-year-old drinking law.
Wisconsin changed its 18-year-old drinking age in 1986 after federal laws were passed threatening states that did not increase their drinking age to 21 with an 8 percent reduction in federal highway aid. That penalty would cost Wisconsin more than $50 million a year in federal road aid today.
The drinking age proposal, which stipulates the age could only be lowered if there was no loss of federal highway aid, faces slim odds of passage by the GOP-controlled legislature. The League has yet to take a public position on the proposal.
Under current state law, a person younger than 21 can legally have a beer with their parents at a bar or restaurant.
Aside from the drinking age bill, the League supports many of the same types of bills in this 2017-18 legislative session that it has in previous years. Those include measures to use ignition interlocks, expand safe ride programs, increase drunken driving penalties for multiple offenses, and repeal the personal property tax.
Wisconsin, which routinely ranks high among the states in alcohol consumption, remains the only state in the country where first offense drunken driving is treated like a traffic offense and not a crime.
The League opposes bills to extend retail sales hours at wineries and create distill pub permits. During the first half of 2017, the group spent about $56,500 and about 420 hours on lobbying activities.
Over the past 10 years, the League has spent more than $1.3 million on lobbying and seen about two dozen bills that it backed become law. Those included state regulations governing wine production and distribution; beer, wine and liquor samples, Uber and Lyft services; and food preparation and handling.
The League also supported laws that:
- Increased fines and jail time for some drunken driving convictions;
- Allowed bar owners to sue underage drinkers;
- Prohibited local governments from requiring bar owners to use driver license and state identification card scanners;
- Relaxed regulations for iron ore mining;
- Expanded some liquor license quotas;
- Allowed citations to be issued to servers rather than bar owners during underage drinking stings.
In addition to lobbying on behalf of its 5,000 members’ state policy and spending interests, the League has a long record of funneling campaign contributions to legislative and statewide candidates.
The group operates a political action committee (PAC) and a conduit, which is a legal check-bundling operation used to funnel individual contributions to candidates. The PAC and conduit delivered about $731,000 in individual, PAC, and corporate campaign contributions to legislative and statewide candidates between January 2007 and June 2017.
Like other savvy special interests, the group directs campaign contributions to the governor and legislative leaders because they determine the legislative agenda and the bills that pass, fail, and become state law.


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- Caliber: 5.56
- Barrel Length: 18"
- Overall Length: 27.625"
- Weight: 8.15 lbs
- Finish: Flat Dark Earth
- Barrel: Chrome Lined CHF
First introduced in the US in the spring of 2014, the IWI Tavor SAR won immediate acclaim as the first bullpup centerfire rifle to win large acceptance in the US market, due largely in part to its pedigree as the battle proven carbine of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). This is the toughest, most compact, most reliable semi-auto centerfire rifle you can own. The Tavor SAR Flattop incorporates a full-length Picatinny style top rail in addition to the standard short rail mounted at a 45 degree angle opposite the charging handle.
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French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo has dropped a major praise on Iga Swiatek, calling the Pole "the boss." Swiatek, 20, has been dominating the WTA Tour for the past three months as she has won her last 28 matches.
Last week, Swiatek won Rome and that was her fifth consecutive title. Swiatek replaced the now retired Ashleigh Barty from the top spot in early April and she is now the face of the women's game. “What Iga [Swiatek] has been showing us for the last few months, it’s clear that she’s the boss," Mauresmo told Eurosport, per Tennishead.
“I think we are seeing the rise of this new generation. Swiatek, Naomi Osaka if she manages to find her consistency at the highest level, Ons Jabeur who also has a completely different game. I hope that the spectators of Roland-Garros will be able to appreciate it.
Women’s tennis has been criticised for several years for its stereotypical style of play. I think that a new era is starting”.
Swiatek sets her eyes on the French Open glory
Swiatek has been so dominant over the last three months that she is now considered as the absolute favorite for the French Open title.
Even before Swiatek reached her current heights, she experienced success at the French Open. In 2020, Swiatek became a Grand Slam champion after winning the French Open. Now, Swiatek heads to the French Open on a 28-match winning streak and as the top favorite for the title.
"Well, I think the key is going to be just doing the same stuff I did before. Right now, at these tournaments, I already faced a lot of pressure. So hopefully the different kind of pressure that we have at a Grand Slam isn't going to overwhelm me," Swiatek told the WTA insider podcast.
Swiatek failed to win the Australian Open earlier this year and she will certainly be determined to win her second major at the French Open.


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…was Confederate general Henry Hopkins Sibley the inspiration for the physical appearance of cartoon legend Commander McBragg? If the song isn’t running around in your noggin yet, go here and it soon will be.
This post was inspired by the Ayres photo below. For all you Gilbert & Sullivan fans, he is the very model of a modern major general (though when the war was over he became a lieutenant colonel). OK, so I’m no lyricist.
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The report of Col. John L. Chatfield of the Third Connecticut is up. This report is from Broadfoot’s supplement to the OR’s – reports and correspondence that did not make it into the original OR project. In this case Chatfield’s report went to his state’s adjutant general, so was not in the posession of the U. S.government at the time the ORs were compiled. The supplement consists of 100 volumes, sells for $5,500, and will probably never be available in digital format – well, at least not during my lifetime.

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A rise in popularity of small dog breeds in Australia is leading to an increase in health issues among the pets.
Demand is high for dog breeds with short, wide heads, according to a study published by researchers from the University of Sydney in the Journal of Canine Genetics and Epidemiology today.
These breeds, including pugs and French and British Bulldogs, are known as brachycephalic dogs, and are susceptible to chronic, life-long problems.
The dogs face breathing issues, can suffer from skin and eye conditions and some have digestive problems.
As the dogs become more popular, they in turn are bred and traded at greater numbers. They are bred specifically to enhance their most popular features, increasing the chances of complications and lowering their quality of life.
University of Sydney researchers said veterinarians need to be ready for a jump in the number of cases of diseased dogs which will come in over the coming years.
Dr Julia Crawford from the Australian Veterinary Association said there has already been a notable increase in such cases.
“We’re seeing a lot of dogs with very, very tiny nostrils, they have a very long soft palate and they often have laryngeal problems,” she told ABC News.
“That means that’s that they have consistent upper airway obstruction.
“They also get squished up more and more and this leads to chronic skin infections around the skin and eyes.”
Dr Crawford said the health issues can radically reduce the dogs’ quality of life and life expectancy.
Honorary Associate Professor from the University of Sydney’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Max Zuber, said the small dog breeds are becoming more popular because Australians are downsizing their lifestyles.
As people move into smaller homes, without backyards, they’re forced to buy smaller dogs to accommodate their circumstances.
Mr Zuber said he believes people also think they do not have to exercise brachycephalic dogs because of their breathing problems.
“(Dog owners) think ‘well I can have that because I don’t have the time to exercise it and it can’t exercise anyway’,” he said.

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Spring now in full effect, warmer weather should be coming in and staying for a while; however, could it help slow the rate or end the Coronavirus?
According to an interview from CBS News with Dr. Gregory Gray, an infectious disease epidemiologist and Professor at Duke University, he predicts that the warm weather in the summer months might show signs of decreasing COVID-19, but not wholly vanishing the virus. He predicts to see a 10 percent to 20 percent drop this coming summer.
Marc Lipsitch, a Harvard University Epidemiologist, says, “while we may expect modest declines in the contagiousness of the coronavirus in warmer weather, it is not reasonable to expect these declines alone to slow transmission enough to make a big dent.”Even though the United States will be warmer, the southern part of America could see Coronavirus linger. Dr. Gary said, “The virus will soon be very active in both the Southern and Northern Hemispheres, which have opposing summers and winters. Hence, a summer slowdown in the Northern Hemisphere may be offset with a concomitant winter increase in the Southern Hemisphere.”
Dr. Gary mentions, A positive side effect from the change in seasons is the number of UV rays that the sun will produce, which could help kill the infection from spreading and “as buildings have more air circulation, due to the summer weather, [people] tend to congregate less.”
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is questioning whether the warmer weather could show a sign of decreasing later on. CDC also mentioned that even though warmer weather is forecasted, that does not mean you can’t get the Coronavirus, the common cold, or the flu.
Marc Lipsitch, a Harvard University Epidemiologist, says, “while we may expect modest declines in the contagiousness of the coronavirus in warmer weather, it is not reasonable to expect these declines alone to slow transmission enough to make a big dent.”
Ways people can prevent getting this virus is washing hands regularly, covering a cough or a sneeze, keeping a safe distance from anyone who is sick, and maintaining well-balanced meals.
For college students at Radford University, there are ways you can cope with the idea of social distancing:
- Find scholarships
- Read a book
- Get outside
- Take online classes
- Do arts and crafts
- Teleconference with professors, academic advisors, and even friends and family
- Family bonding
- Clean personal technology (laptops, iPhones, desktops, etc.)
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[Blind Gossip] The relationship between this singer and this actor was quite a piece of performance art while it lasted, but they are both moving on now!
She is on the right track to ramp up her work commitments with a tour and a (hopefully) broader audience.
He has a million reasons as to why he is moving on… the most interesting one being that he is getting set up with a new girlfriend!
This relationship one is also being set up by publicists. He will actually be considered the bigger star of the two (which will be a nice change for him).
He is not being matched up with another singer. The new girlfriend is a younger, up-and-coming actress. Dark hair, reminds us a bit of Jennifer Garner. They’re still in negotiations, so we don’t know exactly when you’ll see the first sparks.
Similar: Fighting To Stay Faux
[Optional] Speaking of performances, what did you think of the entertainment at The Super Bowl?


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Make an simple beaded napkin Ring
Our Christmas table is going to be red and silver this year so I've made napkin rings in white pearls, clear crystal and silver to complement the colour scheme. These are really quick and easy to make (good job as there will be 12 of us around the table!) using 40mm memory wire. They can also double as wraps for small votive candles.For one napkin ring you will need:
- Heavy duty round nosed pliers
- Memory Wire cutters
- Flat nosed/chain nosed pliers x2
- Approx. 4 coils of 40mm diameter memory wire
- 2 x 4mm jump ring
- Selection of different sized beads in your choice of colour scheme. Seed beads, crystals and glass pearls work really well. The quantity depends on the size.
- 2 x Snowflake charms or other Christmas charms
- Cut 3 or 4 complete coils of memory wire depending on how wide you would like your finished napkin ring.
- Turn a loop at one end of the cut coils using your heavy duty round nosed pliers.
- Thread beads onto the wire. You can decide a pattern beforehand or just thread them randomly. Keep pushing them down and threading beads until you are left with around 10mm of bare wire.
- Turn another loop to close the ring and secure the beads.
- Attach a charm to the loops at either end of the napkin ring using jump rings. Use two pairs of flat nosed pliers to open and close the jump rings neatly and firmly.
Your napkin ring is ready to use!

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What are some agricultural options for my dryland farming operation?
A.P.ColoradoAnswer: I am pleased to provide you with information on agricultural enterprise opportunities for a small acreage in east-central Colorado.According to the soil survey (USDA, 2007b) your soils are mostly sandy and sandy loam. The ecology of the region is historically mid-grass prairies, with a climax plant community of such perennial grasses as prairie sandreed, little bluestem, needle and thread, sideoats grama, western wheatgrass, bottlebrush squirreltail, and sand bluestem. During an average year (regarding annual precipitation) the annual air-dry forage yield from dryland native grasses can be expected to fall between 1000 and 1400 pounds per acre. The region is suited for irrigated alfalfa production and non-irrigated small grains such as barley. Irrigated alfalfa yields from your soils will typically produce 3 to 4 tons of hay per year. Non-irrigated barley yields may fall between 15 to 25 bushels per acre.Livestock ProductionBased on the soils and native vegetational characteristics of your land (such as species and annual productivity), and proper grazing management (see below), the forage availability (on your land) for grazing livestock on a normal year is approximately 0.33 animal unit months (AUM) per acre. The assumptions for grazing management for these calculations are that (1) you will graze only 50% of the forage to leave enough leaf area for re-growth, and (2) 50% grazing efficiency (to take into account trampling, wildlife use, insect damage, etc).An animal unit is roughly one 1000 pound cow (or 6 goats or sheep), and an animal unit month is the amount of dry forage an animal unit will need for one month. By multiplying 0.33 AUM/acre by 40 acres, we get 13.2 AUM’s total for the farm for one year. This means that there is enough forage (given the above assumptions) for one animal unit for 13.2 months. This figure can be manipulated based on animal numbers and actual grazing season. For instance, 13.2 AUM’s also means that you can graze 13 animal units for one month, or 6 animal units for 2 months, and so on. For more information on deriving AUM’s see the References below. The AUM’s for this farm could be much higher if the plant community consists in more productive species. There are some very good introduced grass species that are adapted to dryland range conditions that would increase your forage production and subsequently increase your carrying capacity. For instance, intermediate wheatgrass or pubescent wheatgrass can, when successfully established, increase forage production by 1.5 to 2 times over native species, and they are more tolerant of grazing. For species information and planting recommendations I suggest getting the booklet Intermountain Planting Guide, developed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service and Utah State University, Logan, Utah. It can be ordered from USU Extension Publications at http://extension.usu.edu/cooperative/publicationsor by calling 435-797-2251.Technical information on appropriate plant species, as well as government cost-share conservation programs can be obtained from your local USDA Service Center. You can contact your local service center at:USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Brighton Service Center 57 W. Bromley LaneBrighton, CO 80601-3025 303-659-0525Sustainable Livestock ProductionSustainable livestock production on small dryland farms is difficult but not impossible. It requires careful attention to grazing management and stocking rate. For instance, meat goats are finding a niche market in many urban areas for the meat, and some farmers are even contract grazing with other landowners to control noxious weeds. For more detailed information on using livestock to control noxious weeds see Targeted Grazing: A Natural Approach to Vegetation Management and Landscape Enhancement, a handbook on grazing as a new ecological service. If you are considering livestock production as a possible farm enterprise, I recommend the following ATTRA publications:Cattle Production: Considerations for Pasture-Based Beef and Dairy ProducersGoats: Sustainable Production OverviewSustainable Sheep ProductionPasture, Rangeland, and Grazing ManagementCrop Production The irrigated crop capability class for these soils suggest moderate to severe limitations to productivity. What this means is that to successfully produce irrigated crops, conservation measures such as no-till and water management should be developed and implemented. The non-irrigated crop capability class suggests severe limitations and utmost attention to soil and water management must be implemented to produce crops and avoid environmental degradation such as erosion.Commodity crop production such as alfalfa and small grains may not be economically feasible on a small acreage. However, many farmers on small acreages are finding opportunity in intensive vegetable production. With intensive production, a farmer can have more control on a smaller parcel of land, and can effectively build soils and manage water use through such practices as cover cropping, rotations, and appropriate species selection. In addition, the market for locally-produced food is growing nation-wide. Farmers are finding opportunities to market produce to restaurants, through farmers markets, and directly through such projects as Community Supported Agriculture.If you are considering intensive vegetable production as a possible farm enterprise, I recommend the following ATTRA publications:Market Gardening: A Start-up GuideOrganic Greenhouse Vegetable ProductionSeason Extension Techniques for Market GardenersOrganic Certification ProcessCommunity Supported AgricultureFarmers MarketsSelling to Restaurants Another possible crop for your area is organic alfalfa hay. Do some research on farms in your area and determine if there is demand for organic hay. Organic dairies are usually the best customers for organic hay producers. If you would like more information on organic hay production, contact ATTRA at 1-800-346-9140 or www.attra.ncat.org.ReferencesLacey, J., E. Williams, J. Rolleri, and C. Marlow. 1995. A Guide for Planning, Analyzing, and Balancing Forage Supplies with Livestock Demand. Bozeman: Montana State University Extension.USDA. 2007a. Montana Grazing Animal Unit Month (AUM) Estimator. Montana: Natural Resources Conservation Service. USDA. 2007b. Web Soil Survey. Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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This month’s issue includes stories about three unfilled market niches that are significant opportunities for builders: culturally aware housing, live-work housing, and Missing Middle Housing.
Pittsboro, N.C., approves massive new development plan
Planned near the Research Triangle, the development will be the largest in North Carolina’s history
The Pittsboro, N.C., Board of Commissioners approved the master plan for Chatham Park, a massive residential and commercial project that could bring 60,000 people to Pittsboro over several decades. The proposal for the small town near Research Triangle is believed to be the largest single development plan in North Carolina’s history. The developer bought roughly 7,500 acres over nearly a decade in preparation for the project.


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Twenty minutes into our hike, we stepped off the trail and settled into a lunch spot with a view of Mt. Ashland. Day 45 of isolation for us also happened to be Reg’s birthday, so we celebrated with a hike along a short section of the iconic Pacific Crest Trail.
Our turnaround spot was the Hobart Bluff viewpoint, a destination we thought was just over two miles from our starting point. Four miles later, after climbing steadily uphill and dodging a few patches of snow, we arrived. A much longer walk than we intended, but well worth it!
Because Reg and I both were quite sick in early March, we are entering into our fourth week of self-isolation at home in Oregon. Did we have the virus? Who knows, but timing, as they say, is everything. These past few weeks have given us much time to reflect.
We returned from England and our South West Coast Path adventure last year in early October. As it turns out, over the past six months, our timing has been extremely fortunate. Two days after returning home, I found myself driving 600 miles south, to California, to assist my 93 year old father who was still living in my family home…alone. I bullied him (yes, I did) into a move to an assisted living facility, both for his safety and our family’s peace of mind. A fortuitous move as his health declined rapidly over the next couple of months.
We said goodbye to my Dad (pictured above) three days before Christmas. He was the last of his generation on either side of our families. He hoped to one day celebrate his 100th birthday, but that was not meant to be. In January, with the help of an amazing realtor (who snapped the official “sold” photo of Dad’s house) we sadly closed the door of the home and life he loved. Our boys and their partners all made the trip out to California, joining us, along with my brother Kenny, as we said our final goodbyes.
Reg and I returned home in February, feeling somewhat lost as we came to terms with the fact that we were now the “older” generation. As we settled back into a routine we began to feel the pull of adventure once again. Perhaps another distance trek would get us back on track. But where?
Once again, timing proved to be everything. The decision of where to go was taken out our of our hands. For the time being, we will remain armchair travelers, experiencing adventure through our television programming. While not as exciting, it has allowed us some pretty amazing adventures…ones we’d never dream of attempting. For now, we’ll focus on remaining healthy and settling for walks around the neighborhood.
Standing in front of Cold Spring Tavern, it’s easy to imagine the dust flying as a team of horses pull a creaky stagecoach ‘round the bend.
Back in 1865 the California tavern was established as a stop for the stagecoach providing mail delivery and passenger service along the route between Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez. It was here, on what is now called Stagecoach Road, that tired horses were changed out and weary travelers enjoyed a meal and a break from what must have been a long and dusty, bumpy ride.
Although the stagecoach ceased operation back in 1901, Cold Spring Tavern remains a popular spot where locals and tourists from all walks of life are welcomed and offered a hearty meal, a cold drink and a glimpse into the Old West.
Rising above Pismo Beach on California’s Central Coast, Pismo Preserve offers 880 acres of unspoiled beauty. Opened to the public just last week, we were excited to be among the first to explore the 11 miles of hiking trails that weave up and down the hillside.
We chose the Discovery Trail, a 5.2 mile path that led us up the grassy slopes and through groves of twisted oaks. The views were stunning…we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day.
We traveled the perimeter of the preserve, eventually arriving at Lover’s Point, 780 feet above the Pacific Ocean. As luck would have it, there was a bench and it was lunchtime.
The trail system is open to the public daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. with hours extended to 9:30 p.m. from March through October. Best of all, it’s free! Parking is competitive…the lot is on the small side, but you might get lucky. We had to park about a quarter mile away and walk in. There are restrooms and drinking water available at the parking lot.
Pismo Preserve is located at 80 Mattie Road, just off Highway 101 in Pismo Beach, California.
“He who would travel happily must travel light.” – Antoine de St. Exupery
Climate change activists were out in force in Trafalgar Square, blocking the streets, but otherwise demonstrating peacefully.
We topped off our stay with a visit to Kew Gardens. The UNESCO World Heritage Site covers 326 acres and features the largest and most diverse collection of plants in the world. We were smart to wear our hiking boots – from Kew Palace (top left) to the spectacular greenhouses, there’s a lot to see…regardless of the season.
The deck chairs scattered about St. James’s Park were just too irresistible on Sunday afternoon. We’d been on our feet for hours, wandering through London’s Chelsea district, through the Victoria and Albert Museum and making a quick pass by Buckingham Palace. We scanned the perimeter of the park for an empty bench…with no luck. The chairs looked far more comfortable but there was a catch.
No such luck. The eagle-eyed Park Bouncer spotted us immediately and made a beeline over to collect his deck chair cover charge.
Wandering beyond the city walls of Bath we discovered the beautiful Prior Park Landscape Garden. Originally designed in the 1700s, the garden spills down a hillside below the Prior Park Mansion (now a private school). Meandering paths lead through woodlands and around lakes.
On a clear day one can take in stunning views of Bath far below. Weather was not so kind to us.

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Is this the most dangerous film ever made? Celebrity family lived with lions for SIX YEARS as cast and crew suffered broken bones, gangrene and horrific wounds
- Roar took 11 years to create and was originally released in cinemas 1981
- It is being re-released at some cinemas in the US in April
- Film features Noel Marshall, his real-life partner Tippi Hedren and their kids
- Family lived alongside 150 untamed animals in order to make movie
- Injuries to the crew included a broken leg, gangrene and large wounds
- Actress Melanie Griffith required facial reconstruction surgery
A film billed as the most dangerous ever made is making a return to the big screen nearly 35 years after its original release.
Noel Marshall’s action-adventure film Roar was originally released in 1981 and its 11-year production is infamous for the injuries received by 70 members of the cast and crew.
The film revolves around a wildlife preservationist who lives with his wife and children alongside a number of wild lions, tigers, cheetahs and elephants.
The film became infamous for the injuries received by 70 members of the cast and crew during production
Its re-release is due to be shown at a handful of cinemas in the US in April, and will be made available to the wider public on a number of platforms as well.
The film features Marshall himself, who plays the starring character of Hank, while his real-life partner Tippi Hedren plays the part of his onscreen wife.
Hedren’s daughter, Melanie Griffith, is also featured in the film alongside Marshall’s three sons and a number of animal trainers.
Marshall is featured riding on a motorbike at the start of the trailer as one of the lions strikes out at him
The idea of the film arrived when Marshall and Hedren discovered a plantation house overrun by lions
While the plot line for the film itself – two lions putting a family at serious risk by battling for domination – is action-packed, it is in fact the back story that is the most chilling aspect of the tale.
The idea for the film came about when Marshall and Hedren discovered an abandoned plantation house overrun by a large pride of lions while touring wildlife preserves in Africa.
Hoping to raise awareness for the inhumane treatment experienced by big cats in captivity, they approached a number of animal trainers for help make the concept for the film a reality.
Marshall and Hedren wanted to raise awareness for the inhumane treatment experienced by cats in captivity
The couple then began adopting and breeding lions in their home in Los Angeles and for six years the family of six lived alongside the pack.
They eventually moved to a range north of Los Angeles and began filming.
The trailer for the film documents some of the dangers the family put themselves through during production.
Noel Marshall was wounded so many times during the course of the film he was hospitalised with gangrene
Tippi Hedren’s daughter, Melanie Griffith, needed facial reconstruction surgery because of her injuries
Marshall is featured on a motorbike at the start of a film trailer, riding through a pack of lions as one of them strikes out at him as he passes by.
Later he is tackled to the ground by another lion as a humorous review from HitFix appears on the screen: ‘It’s like Walt Disney went insane and shot a snuff version of Swiss Family Robinson’.
Genuine fear can be seen etched onto the faces of the various crew members as they are confronted on numerous occasions by the pack.
The film's trailer documents some of the dangers the family put themselves through during production
Seventy members of cast and crew were injured during the course of the film, but the lions were unharmed
The video concludes with the credits and the various injuries sustained by the cast members.
Hedren suffered a broken leg, Griffith needed facial reconstruction surgery and Noel Marshall was gored so many times he was eventually hospitalised with gangrene.
The film’s cinematographer, Jan de Bont – who later went on to direct Die Hard – required 220 stitches after he was scalped by a lion.
The film will be re-released 34 years after it debuted in 1981 and will be shown at a handful of US cinemas
No lions were harmed during the making of the film, however.
Drafthouse Films partnered with Olive Films to re-release the film, which will be available on numerous platforms later in the summer.
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