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Rajiv Ranjan Singh1, Narendra S Choudhary1, Rajesh Puri1, Mridula Guleria2, Haimanti Sarin2, Mukesh Nasa1, Rinkesh Bansal1, Vineet Shah1, Chitranshu Vashishtha1, Sumit Bhatia1, Amit Bhasin1, Suraj Bhagat1, Smruti Ranjan Misra1, Randhir Sud1
Institute of 1Digestive and Hepatobiliary Sciences and Department of 2Cytopathology, Medanta-The Medicity, Gurgaon, India.
Background: There have been sporadic reports of histoplasmosis from India. Although traditionally considered a disease of immunocompromised hosts, immunocompetent patients presenting with adrenal histoplasmosis have been reported. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) provides easy and safe approach to adrenal glands for fine needle aspiration.
Methods: We report 10 cases of adrenal histoplasmosis diagnosed by endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided FNA. The mean age at diagnosis was 54 ± 9 years, all were males. Eight patients were immunocompetent while two had cirrhosis; none of them was retrovirus positive. All patients presented with fever and weight loss, 8 had bilateral adrenal enlargement while 2 had isolated left adrenal enlargement. EUS features included hypoechoic (30%) or heteroechoic (70%) adrenal glands, presence of hypoechoic areas suggestive of necrosis within the gland was identified in 40% of these patients. Adrenal insufficiency was present in 1 patient (10%) which persisted even after successful treatment.
Conclusion: Adrenal histoplasmosis should be considered even in immunocompetent hosts presenting with constitutional symptoms and adrenal enlargement. EUS guided FNA is a safe and accurate modality for adrenal sampling.
Histoplasmosis is a geographically restricted fungal infection caused by dimorphic fungus Histoplasma capsulatum.1,2
Disseminated histoplasmosis is usually seen in immunocompromised hosts and it can involve almost all systems, including the reticuloendothelial system, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, central nervous system, bone marrow and adrenal glands. Adrenal glands can be the only site of demonstrable disease in some patients. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent adrenal insufficiency and its consequences in these patients. Also, accurate diagnosis precludes empirical antittubercular therapy (ATT) in patients with pyrexia of unknown origin.
Ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) guided FNA is commonly used for tissue diagnosis of adrenal enlargement. However, adrenal glands are sometimes difficult to approach by these methods due to their anatomic location. These procedures also have a higher rate of complications and lower accuracy.3
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) overcomes these limitations due to proximity to target structures (adrenals), is safe and easy to perform in the experienced hands and has good diagnostic accuracy.4-11
In this paper, we report ten cases of adrenal histoplasmosis diagnosed by EUS-guided FNA.
Material and Methods
The study was conducted at a tertiary care high volume EUS centre (>1500 EUS examinations per year) in North India. The data was prospectively collected between December 2012 and April 2016. A total of 45 adrenal FNAs were done in the defined period and out of these, 10 were diagnosed as histoplasmosis. All these patients had pyrexia of unknown origin, weight loss and imaging was suggestive of adrenal enlargement without significant lymphadenopathy. The patients were referred from department of internal medicine or endocrinology. All the procedures were carried out in conscious sedation (Midazolam). EUS guided FNA was done using GF-UCT140 linear echoendoscope (EUS scope, Olympus, Tokyo, Japan). The data retrieved from medical records included age, gender, predisposing risk factors, pre-procedure adrenal function, echo-features of adrenal gland, size at short and long axis, type of needle used (19G/22G/25G), result of FNA and procedural complications.
EUS FNA procedure
A linear array echoendoscope was inserted into the esophagus and abdominal examination was done to look for porta, liver, left and right adrenal glands and spleen. EUS FNA needle with stylet was introduced in working channel. The left adrenal gland was identified at the level of celiac trunk by rotating the echoendoscope clockwise; or by turning the scope anticlockwise from spleen and identifying left adrenal just above left kidney. Right adrenal gland was imaged in between the upper pole of the right kidney and inferior vena cava from duodenum with the echoendoscope in long position. Doppler was used to avoid any vascular structures in needle path. The stylet was withdrawn slightly before puncture; it was reintroduced fully after puncture of adrenal gland to displace any material in needle (from gastrointestinal wall). After that stylet was completely withdrawn (except in cases where capillary method was used) and about 15 to 20 to and fro movements of needle was done within the gland with application of fanning. The material inside needle was pushed on slides bit by bit with help of stylet. Aspirated material was smeared onto glass slides, few of slides were air dried and rest were wet fixed in 95% alcohol in Coplin jars. Slides were sent to cytology lab in appropriately labelled slide boxes with test requisition forms having relevant clinical details. Air-dried smears were stained with Giemsa stain after 10 to 15 minutes of methanol fixation. One or two slides were left unstained for any special stains. The fungal morphology was delineated with Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS) and Gomori Groccot Methanamine Silver stains. Alcohol fixed slides were stained with Papanicolou stain. Gomori methenamine silver (GMS) stain was done to confirm histoplasmosis. The type of needle and method of FNA (suction, no suction or capillary) and number of needle passes were operator dependent as we do not have on site cytopathologist facility.
A total of 45 adrenal FNA were done in the defined period and out of these, 10 were diagnosed as having histoplasmosis, details of patients are provided in Table 1. The mean age of study group was 54±9 years. All patients were immunocompetent males of Indian origin except for two patients who had decompensated cirrhosis (Child B:1; Child C:1). All presented with constitutional symptoms, mainly fever (100%) for 2 months (median), weight loss (100%) and chronic fatigue (100%). Contrast enhanced abdominal CT was available in all patients which revealed bilateral adrenal enlargement in eight patients (80%) and unilateral left adrenal enlargement in two patients. The large axis diameter of larger adrenal gland ranged from 3.0 to 7.6 cm and short axis ranged from 1.1 to 3.5 cm in size.
Nine patients underwent EUS-guided FNA of left adrenal gland. Right adrenal was sampled in one patient as the left adrenal was not accessible due to intervening vessels. The needles used were 22 G needle (n=4), 25 G needle (n=2, both had decompensated cirrhosis) and 19 G needle (n=4). Median number of passes were 2 (range 1-3). Uniform enlargement of adrenal was noted in all cases. Adrenal gland appeared as hypoechoic (n=3, 30%) or heteroechoic (n=7, 70%) structure, usually with well-defined borders (n=8, 80%) (Figure 1). The loss of “seagull” shape of adrenal gland was noted in 2 patients (20%). EUS revealed internal more hypoechoic areas suggestive of necrosis in 4 patients (40%). EUS guided aspirate was purulent in 3 cases (30%). In addition, EUS identified presence of small abdominal and/or mediastinal lymphadenopathy in 7 of these patients (70%), FNA of lymph node was done in one of these cases which revealed chronic granulomatous inflammation.
The cytopathological examination of EUS guided FNA smears revealed inflammatory changes in a necrotic background in all cases (100%), with presence of granulomas in 2 patients. Capsulated uninucleate intracellular and extracellular yeast forms with morphology consistent with H. capsulatum were identified in all. These yeasts stained positive for Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS) and Gomori Groccot Methanamine Silver stains (Figure 2,3).
The patients were treated with Amphotericin B and/or Itraconazole. One patient had adrenal insufficiency and he also received corticosteroids, however, his adrenal insufficiency did not improve even after successful treatment. Treatment with antifungals resulted in improvement in all patients.
Histoplasma capsulatum is an intracellular dimorphic fungus that exists in mycelial and budding yeast forms. Although India being a nonendemic area for histoplasmosis, there have been few reports in the recent past, mainly from the eastern parts of the country.12
The spores of H. capsulatum is commonly found in soils contaminated with bird droppings. The fungal spores were isolated from Gangetic delta soil.13
Still the disease remains under reported owing to its asymptomatic self-limiting course, tuberculosis masquerading the disease and lack of diagnostic facilities.
The spectrum of histoplasmosis ranges from asymptomatic self-limiting disease to progressive disseminated disease involving multiple organs. Disseminated disease is uncommon but frequently involves the adrenal glands (80%).14
Adrenal involvement usually occurs with hematologic dissemination. 30-50% of patients may have asymptomatic adrenal involvement.15
Clinical manifestations include chronic fatigue, weight loss, anorexia and fever of variable duration.16-18
However, adrenal insufficiency is uncommon.19
We also encountered adrenal insufficiency in one among ten patients with adrenal histoplasmosis.
The characteristic CT findings in adrenal histoplasmosis include symmetric adrenal enlargement with preservation of outline and peripheral enhancement with central hypodensity.20
Differential diagnosis of bilaterally enlarged adrenal glands include neoplastic masses (malignant and benign), infections like tuberculosis, histoplasmosis, cryptococcosi, blastomycosis, penicillosis, parasitic cysts, trauma, adrenal hemorrhage and autoimmune disease.21-22
Ultrasound, CT or EUS-guided FNAC can be used for histological diagnosis.
Histoplasmosis should be kept in mind in all necrotising and/or granulomatous lesions of adrenals, more so in immunosuppressed patients. On routine Romanowsky stains ( e.g. Giemsa /MGG/Leishman’s), Histoplasma may be discernible as tiny (2 to 5 microns) yeast like dots with clear haloes, often engulfed by histiocytes. But it is hard to distinguish from other yeast like fungi like Cryptococci, hence GMS or PAS stain is imperative.
EUS has evolved as a safe and accurate alternative to ultrasound and CT-guided approaches for obtaining adrenal tissue for histopathological examination. Transabdominal ultrasound can accurately identify left adrenal gland in only 70% of cases.23
Ultrasound and CT-guided approach entails a high risk of complications (2.8-8.4%), including pneumothorax, pain, perinephric hemorrhage, adrenal hematoma and needle-tract metastasis.3
Although EUS-guided FNAC of right adrenal gland is difficult due to its deep anatomic location and proximity to inferior vena cava, left adrenal gland can be easily identified in almost all cases. It appears as a ‘‘seagull’’ shaped structure at the level of celiac trunk. Complications are rare with EUS-guided sampling as it allows real time monitoring of needle passage, thus avoiding nearby organs and blood vessels. Our study suggests that a significant proportion of patients with adrenal enlargement without significant lymphadenopathy may have histoplasmosis and empirical ATT should not be given to such patients unless tissue diagnosis is obtained. Pyrexia of unknown origin is a common entity in south Asian region and practice of empirical anti-tubercular therapy may result in hepatotoxicity or acute liver failure.24,25
In conclusion, adrenal histoplasmosis is not rare in immunocompetent hosts. It should be considered in any patient with adrenal enlargement along with constitutional symptoms. We present the largest series of adrenal histoplasmosis diagnosed by EUS guided FNA. EUS provides a safe and accurate diagnostic modality for adrenal sampling.
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Shouldn’t Prairie Home Companion have a folksy sponsor like the American Soup Council to tout this most comforting of all dishes? Imagine the catchphrases: “Soup – we’ve got your back,” or “Soup – a mom in every bowl,” or even, “Soup – at least the barn didn’t burn down.” That’s how I feel about this week’s spicy makeover – Lentil, Pepper and Escarole Soup. I just had a bowl. It was all the things soup should be – tasty and warm and reassuring. It certainly dispelled some of the gloom attendant on my losing this week’s photographs.
That’s right, I lost them.
If you pick up a camera I guarantee you will eventually have a story to tell about botching a shoot. I recently read a professional photographer’s account of taking outside group shots at the wedding of friends, only to discover the next day that wide black bands marred all of the photos (she had forgotten to change her camera settings after coming from a previous job). This woman is famous for photographing celebrities in high-stress circumstances, say, two minutes between takes on a movie set. My stomach clenched just imagining the telephone call to those newlyweds. “Uh, can we talk?” That kind of experience would scar me too badly to ever pick up a camera again. She went on to recount two more disasters.
We had a lot going on this weekend that needed photographing–including a managers’ brunch for 20 at our house–and I allowed myself–just this once–to break a cardinal rule: take the pictures and immediately upload them to a computer. That way, if something happens to the CF card. . . You know the next plot point, right? One of the two cards with blog photos disappeared, the one with the exciting stovetop action and the finished dish. Fortunately the remaining card contained some shots of ingredients and some photos of my lunch after the shoot. Oh, and thank God, none of the superfluous arty takes on carrots were lost.
My negligence didn’t cost anyone their wedding pics–that’s a relief. Jody’s been sympathetic–we’ve never had a disaster (not unless you count some of the photos that did make it into our early blog posts). As for the missing photos, the soup is easy, you’ll figure it out. Learn from me–upload your photos right now! Then reward yourself with a bowl of Lentil, Pepper and Escarole Soup. There now, don’t you feel better? Enjoy.
LENTIL, PEPPER AND ESCAROLE SOUP
Makes 8 cups
- 2 ancho peppers
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 leek, washed well and cut into ¼-inch dice
- 1 stalk celery, peeled and cut into ¼-inch dice
- 1 carrot, peeled and cut into ¼-inch dice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup small dark lentils, preferably Umbrian, picked over for dirt and stones and rinsed
- 1-2 bay leaves
- 1 sprig thyme
- 6-8 cups stock or water
- 1 large head escarole, leaves washed well and cut crosswise into ½-inch strips
- 2 red peppers, roasted, peeled and cut into ¼-inch julienne
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar (optional)
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- Soak the ancho peppers in 1 cup hot water for 30 minutes. They should be soft and pliable. Remove the seeds and stem and chop into ¼-inch pieces,
- Heat ¼ cup of olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the leek, celery and carrot, season with salt and pepper and cook 5 minutes. Add the garlic and lentils and cook 3 minutes. Add the bay leaves, thyme sprig, the strained pepper water and 6 cups of water or stock. Reduce the heat to low and simmer 25 minutes or until the lentils are just done.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining ¼ cup of oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the escarole, season with salt and pepper and cook, tossing often, until wilted and seared. Add the peppers and paprika reduce the heat to low. Add several ladles of the broth, poured through a strainer and lentils put back in the soup pot. Cover and cook 5 minutes.
- Add the escarole mixture to the lentils and simmer 5 minutes. Add the oregano, and additional broth if needed/desired. I added 2 more cups for a total of 8. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with optional sherry vinegar and grated cheese.
The resemblance of lentils to coins, at least in Italian eyes, makes them a symbol of good fortune, a natural choice for a traditional New Year’s Eve dish, when they’re served with cotechino, a yummy pork sausage. I’m all for good fortune, but mindful of new beginnings, I kept our first soup of 2014 on the lean side. Instead of depending on pork sausage to add depth, I infused the soup with the flavor of peppers, specifically ancho and paprika. But If your new beginning requires pork sausage, feel free.
Long before Lacinato kale became the culinary silver bullet for all things evil I was in love with greens. The spinach in the spinach and mozzarella pies from Federal Hill, in Providence, was an early attachment. When someone introduced me to escarole its sharp flavor put the hook in me deep. One of my first inspirations as a newly-minted chef was to pair slow-roasted duck with braised escarole. More than twenty years later I still serve duck that way. Lentil soup, which often needs a bit of perking up, seemed like another good partner for the bitter green. You might think from looking at the ingredients photo that the soup was going to be all about escarole, but it cooks down into a tender and silky co-star. Lentils are still the leading actor.
You can eat the soup as is, but Roxanne and I wanted a touch more acid, so we each added a splash of sherry vinegar to our bowls. Ken thought a bit of grated cheese might be a nice option as well.
This looks beautiful. Love the splash of acidity at the end – always welcome in soups!
Thank you. We’ve since discovered that a splash of Chinese vinegar doesn’t go amiss either. Ken
I don’t know which is more enticing, the recipe or the photography. Both are gorgeous!
Thank you, Glynn, especially on a week like this when half the photos are missing. Enjoy the soup. Ken
Perfect soup for a snowy/rainy day in MA! And also a perfect way to break the GOOP 7-day detox which my cousins and I have been on, today is Day 6, so Sunday is the day to technically be a glutton, but we have been warned to wean our way back to the eliminated foods/drinks (including alcohol, caffeine, sugar, soy, meat, shellfish, dairy, grains containing gluten, processed foods, condiments, nightshade vegetables), else risk getting sick. This might be just the ticket and it looks so yummy and so comforting, also good for a crowd and we have Bookclub on Sunday. THANKS!!
Glad to be helpful. Welcome back to the land of the edible! Ken
lentil soup ! hum ! I love it !… yours looks pretty delicious !… (I eat lentils the 1st day of each month !…) ;)
That’s in hope that you become fabulously wealthy, right? :-) Ken
yes, that is it ! ;) ;) ;) !!!
Sorry to hear about the loss! Your post is gorgeous as always. Lovely soup.
Thank you. The soup is humble, but tasty. We were blogging today for next week and as soon as we finished I transferred the photos. I don’t want to get to the “fool me twice” stage. Ken
A mom in every bowl! I love that. I always tell my children that I’m going to follow them to college in order to make soup. And, I was that newlywed who received that phone call. Ugh! Still married 21 years later!
It took me a second to get your comment (I was imagining a newlywed being offered soup advice from her mother). How awful! My sister, remarked on the photos of one her children’s recent marriage. “We got a lot of nice pictures of THINGS [atmosphere shots] but wedding photos, no, not a lot of those.” Oh, well. Glad to hear you’re still married. We were actually foolish enough to cook for our wedding reception. Ha! And we lived to tell the tale. Ken
Phew, we still have the arty shots of carrots! The soup sounds delicious, pity husband is not into soup, maybe I can use less stock and call it stew.. When you say Chinese vinegar works well, did you use black rice vinegar, or something else? Thanks!
You know, after I wrote that line, I thought, “People will know I’m being sarcastic, right?” Regarding the vinegar–yes, black rice vinegar. Ours says CHINKIANG VINEGAR on the label. It’s a great condiment.
I cannot imagine the horror of messing up someone’s wedding photos. With that said, this soup sounds wonderful (I love the catch-phrases!) and your photos are always amazing…thank goodness some of them made it on this page! I love escarole and don’t think it gets enough credit in the food world. Once in a while I make a very simple dish of it sauteed with garlic and white beans…ahhh…heaven. Another great post, Ken! :)
Beautiful soup, lentils are always the star of many a dish in my opinion. Great for making vegetarian dishes almost meaty, especially puy. It’s hard to get endive here, let alone escarole, although i should perhaps therefore be growing it!
Thanks. Lentils are always in our larder, in different colors. Escarole, on the other hand, is something I need to remind myself to buy, then after cooking and eating it I always wonder why we eat so much kale and not more escarole. Its got a great flavor and texture, though perhaps a bit less PR. I’m curious about whether you get enough sun and warm days for escarole and endive. Good luck. Ken
I find so many lentil soups incredibly boring, which is such a shame. This one looks great. Ouch on the photos, but you recovered splendidly.
Thanks, Michelle. I agree. Pretty bland. I think my problem comes from having dated too many women in college who thought either lentils or carrots with curry was wildly exotic. BUT, with a little forethought, quite tasty. Thanks for the photo sympathy. Ken
Perfect food for cold wintery days. Lentils all the way and the addition of ancho chillies – heaven.
I could definitely use some of this soup for Denver winters. We made a more humble lentils recipe over the weekend, and it was good, too. I’ve had an aversion to lentils for several years now, but I’ve changed my tune this year. Sorry to hear about the photo problem.
Thanks, Gwynne. Enjoy the soup. In the larger scheme of things not even a bump. Ken
The soup was amazing with so many different layers of flavor. This is a keeper! One note, is that you didn’t direct to remove the thyme stalks or bay leaves. thanks!
Thanks, Julie. You’re right–we didn’t mention it. We go back and forth: Do we need to say that? Need to tell people not to serve it with the herbs in it? Part of the reason is that we often have leftovers and we like leaving the herbs in the soup. But the fact that it was of concern to you says we probably ought to say something. Glad you enjoyed it anyhow. Thanks. Ken

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The oldest car still in production today is the Chevrolet Suburban, which was first released all the way back in 1935. This vehicle was particularly popular for several decades because it could seat up to eight people or haul a sizable amount of cargo with ease.
Did the Dodge brothers build the Model T Ford?
Dodge designed and built the complete Model T drivetrain, and most of the rest of the car, too—at the end of their work for Ford in 1914, their 5,000 employees were building a quarter-million transmissions, rear ends, crankshafts and front axles.
How much did Henry Ford pay the Dodge brothers?
Henry Ford regained complete control of his company by July 1919, having spent $125 million to buy out all of the shareholders, including the Dodges, who received $25 million. The Dodges by that time were completely independent and thriving. In their first year of full production (1915) they had built 45,000 cars.
Who owns the Dodge Mansion?
The house and its 1,500 acres are now home to Oakland University. After John and Horace Dodge’s death from influenza after the National Automobile Show in 1920, the brothers’ widows sold their share of the Dodge Brothers Motor Car Company for $146 million to Dillon, Read & Co.
Why is it called the Model T?
Ford called it the Model T because it followed Model S. When Ford began production in 1903, he started with Model A. There were also Model B and C versions of this two cylinder car offered. As time progressed, Ford offered other models.
Where is the Dodge family home?
Meadow Brook Hall is a Tudor revival style mansion located at 350 Estate Drive in Rochester Hills, Michigan. It was built between 1926 and 1929 by the heiress to the Dodge automaker fortune, Matilda Dodge Wilson and her second husband, lumber baron, Alfred Wilson.


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Lowend card of GeForce FX line.
1st company game card with integrated Ramdac using cheaper SGRAM memory.
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Highend card later sold as mainstream solution.
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Mainstream version of Wildcat II 5110.
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A peek at the misadventures of Rose Bush, Flower magazine's irreverent editor
Meet Rose Bush, Flower magazine’s intrepid, irreverent editor. Follow her travels as she encounters misadventure at every turn. In each issue of Flower and the Not So Prim Rose book, Rose delights with her humorous take on the vicissitudes of life. Julia Reed says, “To read Rose Bush is to learn the key to a happy life: Always be brave enough to laugh—first and hardest—at yourself.”
Here’s a slideshow peek into eight of Rose’s light-hearted challenges.
"My first indication that I had perhaps misjudged the accuracy of the forecast came when the Mason jars full of flowers and water kept tumping over..."
Read more in "Bad Friday."
"The next thing I knew, fruit fights to rival 'Animal House' and much juggling ensued. (Someone later asked the mother of the bride if she paid extra for the jugglers.) I even heard that a neighborhood pooch found great relief on one of the outside topiaries..."
Read more in "French Fried."
"Without extra buckets, I had to soak the Oasis in my [hotel room] bathtub. I was just putting the last globe in the tub and squinching fountain grass, okra, and other 'green greenery' onto the counter when a convention representative called..."
Read more in "Midnight at the Oasis."
"Not in possession of the requisite orange aircraft marshalling batons, I resorted to wild gesticulating in an effort to direct Derrick backwards to the main road and to freedom..."
Read more in "Isn't that Special, Delivery."
"I leaned back leisurely in my new lumbar-supported office chair and began to converse with said bigwig when, all of a sudden, I saw a geyser-like movement out of the corner of my eye..."
Read more in "Pet Peeve."
"However, I soldiered on and eventually fell asleep counting my blessings, only to wake up after a few minute with the distinct feeling of being watched..."
Read more in "Wild Board."
"The last successful hat-wearing experience I recall was a navy Madeline affair with a grosgrain trailing ribbon in third grade..."
Read more in "Hard Hats."
"Many of you at this point might have turned back, thinking the trip ill-fated. Not us. We turned our faces like flint to the north, listened to some mood-elevating Motown, and pressed on..."
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In the world of the theatre, a lighting designer works closely with the director and set designer to create the overall look of a production. He is in charge of all aspects of lighting the production, including scene-by-scene changes. The lighting designer must also consider the script (if applicable) of the performance to match the director's interpretation of the work and at the same time consider issues of safety and cost. Outside the theatre, a lightning designer can be found working on movie sets, popular, symphonic or rock n' roll music tours, art or museum installations and at large corporate or civic celebrations.
The Nature of the Work
The lighting designer works with the production director in the interpretation of a performance, then decides specifically how light will be used throughout the production to enhance that interpretation. The work requires experience with artistic evaluation along with the technical knowledge and skills to produce illumination that is appropriate for the performance. This work begins in the production's planning stages, long before actors, dancers or musicians take the stage. The lighting designer may also work as a technical director during the performance itself to ensure lighting cues and changes are made properly.
Many college and universities with extensive drama or theatre programs have courses on lighting design, and several have degrees specific to performance lighting. A few also have graduate level programs (Masters of Fine Arts) in lighting design and direction. And although these courses and programs can prove to be invaluable, few production companies or theatres are necessarily looking for specific degrees or study. Some lighting designers have come out of more general communications or theatre programs and have learnt their craft through experience.
In all the performance arts, including the technical side, experience is a key factor to success. Production and theatre companies hiring lighting designers are looking for candidates who have experience in the industry as a lighting designer or director in other productions, or as a lighting or technical assistant. Those new to the field must have, at the minimum, a understanding and experience being involved with performances of any kind--school plays, community theatre or lighting a music group. The more productions the candidate has worked on, the better.
A lighting designer's salary is dependent on location and experience, and partially based on the duration of the production or performance. Most lighting designers sign a contractual agreement with the producer of the show or tour based on where, when and how often the performance takes place. If the show is a Broadway production or the tour of a well-known star or performer, lighting designers are usually far more experienced and earn more than designers of smaller local theatre productions or the performances of lesser-known acts.
According to the U.S. Labor Department, technical jobs like that of a lighting designer in theatre, film and music performance are expected to grow through the year 2018. However, work in the entertainment industry is highly competitive, especially positions with Broadway or professional travelling shows. And despite increasing numbers of people attempting to enter the field of technical or artistic design in the entertainment industry, many will leave due to its highly competitive nature and the low earnings potential for the inexperienced designer who is working outside the major entertainment centres of New York or Los Angeles.
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Havering Council faces education funding gap
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Havering Council has three years to balance its books after overspending millions of pounds on schools this year.
At a meeting of the Schools Funding Forum on September 17, Havering’s strategic finance manager revealed there was a predicted overspend of £2.7million.
The forum heard this is partly due to more children requiring expensive special needs education, as well as a £1.1million deficit left over from last year.
The Department for Education expects any council overspending more than one per cent of its schools funding to submit a plan for how it will rebalance the budget within three years.
Caroline Penfold, head of the childrens and adults disability service, said the council was responding to its budget gap by “drilling down into” some of the more costly services for children with special educational needs.
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She said: “We have been taking a bit more proactive action, highlighting some of the areas we are spending significant amounts of money on.
“That does not mean we are not going to provide (those services) but we want to understand what we are getting for that money, with an emphasis on effectiveness and value for money.”
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Strategic finance manager David Allen reassured the forum that the borough’s projected overspend was “much, much lower than other boroughs” in London.


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1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined with tails left on
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LIVELY COWAL HUSTINGS
EIGHT of the nine candidates for three seats on the Cowal ward of Argyll and Bute Council faced the electorate on Monday evening.
A hastily-arranged hustings meeting at Uig Hall, Benmore saw the candidates face stiff questioning from the public, and debate with their fellow hopefuls.
Meeting organiser and chair Dave Dewar began proceedings in the busy hall by saying the meeting was important, telling voters: “This is a good chance for you to talk to them.”
Mr Dewar then drew lots for a speaking order before the candidates introduced themselves.
Russell Weir (Independent) said that he has already represented Cowal as a golf pro and that he wanted to do his best to maintain and respect our local environment.
Alex McNaughton (Independent) said that he had worked hard for Cowal as a councillor and that people found him easy to talk to.
Chris Talbot (Independent) told the meeting that since his retirement from the Royal Navy he had been studying at the University of the Highlands and Islands, taking a year out to act as president of the students’ association.
Bruce Marshall (Independent) said that he was not political, and that he cares deeply about Argyll, Scotland and particularly Cowal.
Gordon Blair (SNP) said that when he used to work for Argyll and Bute Council he was instrumental in the introduction of yellow school buses and, while he was working with Renfrewshire Council, realised that the people of Argyll and Bute were being short-changed.
Lewis McDonald (Conservative) told of the need to focus on jobs for the area. He said that a prosperous Cowal can be achieved by encouraging young families to move here.
Ron Simon (SNP) said that Cowal’s population has declined by 2.3 per cent and decline was projected to continue. He said that to keep young people in the area we need housing, training and job opportunities.
Stephen Johnstone (Independent) said that he had been an activist for years. He said that in the last four years the council has gone downhill under the present administration and, without a change, the area will sink.
Mr Dewar then devoted ten minutes of the meeting to the thorny local issue of ferries.
A question from the floor asked what candidates intend to do to regain a vehicle ferry service from the centre of Dunoon to Gourock.
Chris Talbot said that councillors needed to work together to persuade the Scottish Government to invest in Cowal and Bruce Marshall said: “That is what we are doing just now.”
Stephen Johnstone said: “I think the talking is over. It’s time for peaceful protests on board the Ali Cat.
Gordon Blair said: “We have to get this issue resolved. We need two new boats, let’s build them up the Clyde.”
Alex McNaughton said: “The boats just don’t feel safe. The Scottish Government has let us down badly on this one.”
Ron Simon said: “I was as disappointed as anybody with what was imposed. The people have spoken quite clearly and it is our job to give them what they want.”
Lewis McDonald said: “The council needs to be a thorn in the government’s side - we should take them to court, even though we may not win.”
Question from the floor: “There is an abomination just off Ardentinny - Coulport. Mr Marshall, you are big on the environment - would you scrap Trident?”
Mr Marshall replied: “The base was a cornerstone of our defence over the cold war period - if we didn’t have it the Russians might have attacked.”
The next question was: “How do the panel regard the demise of Cowal Music Club because of the introduction of Public Entertainment Licences? Some councils have waived this.” (See the Standard on Friday April 27 for a full report on this issue).
Bruce Marshall said: “I have been involved in this. I have asked the head of corporate services what we are going to do about it.
“All clubs should have complied before now. After the election this will be a priority.”
Ron Simon said: “I don’t care who is implementing this, it is absolutely disgraceful. If Cowal Music Club goes into demise it will only be the tip of the iceberg.”
The questioner said: “Both creative Scotland and Nicola Sturgeon have said that councils don’t need to implement this. It is ironic that, in the Year of Creativity, councils are seeking to quash creativity.”
The next question was, again, for Bruce Marshall. “You have stated that if Dunoon does not want the proposed joint primary campus it will not happen.
“I have seen people on national TV, in the local paper and in the council’s own reports saying they do not want it.
“Will you now stand by your word and make it stop?”
Mr Marshall replied: “I can’t make it stop, but the people of Cowal can, by speaking against it.”
The questioner said: “They have.” Mr Marshall replied: “No, they haven’t. There will be a consultation.” Asked if that involved a public meeting Mr Marshall responded: “There will be public meetings.”
The next question was:“Given the constraint on council budgets, how will you prioritise the care of the mentally ill?”
Chris Talbot said: “We are all part of the same society and should be treated as equals.” Ron Simon said: “I’m very uncomfortable with the way funding works for the disabled and elderly. Their needs should be met.”
Discussion then moved to the Ardentinny bus service. Bruce Marshall said: "I hope that anybody at this table who fills my shoes will continue to fight to maintain the Ardentinny bus service.”
Dave Dewar interjected, saying: “They don’t run on a Sunday evening to Ardentinny - why?”
Councillor Marshall said: “There was no demand.”
Gordon Blair said: “If there is a small number of people, why use a 52-seat bus? There are plenty of council buses sitting empty of an evening.”
Bruce Marshall replied: “The driver is the biggest expense. A big bus doesn’t cost much more than a small bus.”
Lewis McDonald said: “It’s a false logic, to cut a shoddy service then wonder why people don’t use it.”
“That is absolute nonsense,” blasted Bruce Marshall. “You obviously don’t use the service. There is an hourly service to Glenfinart.”
A debate on the merits of councillors free from party affiliations evolved into a bad-tempered exchange about last year’s attempt to close rural schools.
After Ron Simon sang the praises of the SNP Bruce Marshall said: “It was the SNP education spokesperson who took forward 26 school closures. Mike Russell said to me privately that there are nine schools we could close easily.”
Ron Simon retorted: “You re-write history. FOI requests prove Isobel Strong was not privy to information. The SNP voted for a review of the school estate.
“Voting for any school to go forward for consultation put that school at risk of closure. You voted to put Strone Primary at risk - twice.”
Mr Simon’s remarks drew the only spontaneous applause of the evening.
Lewis McDonald said: “If you close a small school you can destroy the community.
“Use it as an asset. Let the local policeman do his paperwork in an unused classroom.”
Gordon Blair said: “The suspension of the communications manager - what’s that all about?” and Bruce Marshall said: “That’s nothing to do with schools.” He continued: “The council is working well since (CEO) Sally Loudon arrived.”
A discussion on windfarms polarised opinions. Arguments for and against were made. Lewis McDonald said: “Personally, I would rather see a nuclear station hidden away in a glen than a windfarm.”
Jaws dropped. After a stunned silence one audience member quietly reminded Mr McDonald of the recent tragedy in Japan, and pointed out that contaminated debris from the incident was only now beginning to arrive in Alaska.
Russell Weir restored the conversation, saying: “Tourism is important to the area - visitors don’t want to see windfarms.”
A discussion, mainly among audience members, about speeding vehicles on the A815 at the Ardentinny junction ensued, with most panel members agreeing that the 40mph limit be extended towards Rashfield.
So how did they do? The debate wasn’t exactly stimulating. The existing councillors on the panel seemed a little desperate to hold on to their seats. A couple of the candidates looked to be out of their depth.
As people drifted out of the hall at 10pm the talk was of a desire to see change in the council. How this will translate into votes is anyone’s guess.
• Candidate Chris Lambert was unable to attend due to work commitments.
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Saint Louis University will celebrate the Opus Prize with a week of events, beginning at SLU’s regular Sunday evening student Mass, and culminating in the awarding of the $1 million prize on Thursday, Nov. 21.
The 16th annual Opus Prize for innovative humanitarianism is awarded each year in partnership with a Catholic university. The finalists for the award will spend the week of Nov. 17-21 on campus, sharing their organizations’ missions with the SLU community. They come from Puerto Rico; the Democratic Republic of Congo; and Kenya.
SLU will host several free events that are open to the public.
The public will have an opportunity to learn about the work of the three finalists at a panel discussion at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Cook Auditorium in the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business.
A Taize’ Ecumenical prayer service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Aquinas Institute Chapel. Parking is available in SLU’s Laclede Garage. A dessert reception will follow. Click here to register.
The award ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Center for Global Citizenship, with a reception to follow. Parking is available in SLU’s Laclede Garage. Click here to register.


A record 16,428 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the State.
A further 22 coronavirus-related deaths were also notified in the past week, the Department of Health said in a statement on Wednesday.
As of 8am on 568 Covid-19 patients were hospitalised, of whom 93 were in intensive care units. The State’s Covid-19 data hub shows there were 107 new cases of the virus in hospitals over the previous 24 hours while 48 people were discharged.
The State’s chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan said: “In recent days, we have seen a rise in new admissions to hospital of Covid-19 patients, at levels not seen since January 2021. On two consecutive days this week, over 100 patients with Covid-19 were either admitted to hospital or received a ‘detected’ test result while in hospital.
“Given the very high levels of transmission of this new variant nationwide, every individual should consider themselves potentially infectious, and strictly adhere to the public health measures.”
The positivity rate of PCR tests for Covid-19 was 34.9 per cent over the last seven days.
The HSE’s chief operations officer Anne O’Connor defended the PCR testing system, pointing out that between 30,000 to 40,000 tests are being carried out every day which is an unprecedented level.
She said she understood if people were upset that they could not get an appointment, but the system “can only do so much”.
"If you have a positive [antigen] test, please treat it as if you have the virus," she told RTÉ's Morning Ireland on Wednesday.
Ms O’Connor said at present the healthcare system was coping well but that figures were growing every day.
There were 668 acute beds available in the system on Wednesday, but that was down from 1,126 on Tuesday, she said.
Ms O’Connor said there would be pressure on capacity in hospitals next week – as there usually is after Christmas, but this year such pressure would be compounded by staffing levels which are reduced because staff are close contacts.
“We can’t run a service without staff,” she said. Under a derogation agreement, staff who are a close contact but are asymptomatic can return to work following a risk assessment and subject to regular antigen tests.
“We need them at work,” she added.
Ms O'Connor said at present Model 3 hospitals such as Letterkenny, Mullingar and Tullamore were very busy and would soon run out of beds, while larger Model 4 hospitals like Beaumont, the Mater and St James's were also "quite busy".
Capacity will be challenged in the coming weeks, she said, but patients requiring care for cancer and cardiac conditions would be prioritised. She said capacity in private hospitals would also be accessed.
“This will pass, we just need to get through the next few weeks,” she added.
A member of the National Covid-19 GP Liaison Committee, Dr Ray Walley has called on the public not to contact GP surgeries in an effort to speed up access to PCR testing in an interview on RTÉ radio's News at One. Dr Walley said that most people who had the Omicron variant were experiencing mild symptoms. The focus should not be on testing but on the need to isolate.
People aged 30-39 are to be invited to receive Covid-19 booster shotsfrom Wednesday, the HSE has said.
People aged 16-29 who received a Janssen primary dose will also be invited for a booster vaccine, in line with guidance from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (Niac).
One of the first HSE Covid-19 vaccination clinics for children aged 5-11 was held in Citywest vaccination centre on Wednesday.
Covid-19 vaccines are being introduced for children aged 5-11 over the coming weeks, with those at highest risk from the virus being offered vaccines first, in line with Niac guidance.
Clinics are being run in paediatric hospitals or vaccination clinics for children.
Those aged 5-11 years who have a health condition that puts them at risk of severe illness from Covid-19 or live with someone who is at higher risk from the virus can register for their vaccine now. All other children will be invited to register during January 2022.
HSE chief clinical officer Dr Colm Henry said vaccines would be given to children between five and 11 in a smaller dose than the adult dose.
Chief Medical Officer of Children's Health Ireland (CHI), Dr Allan Goldman has urged all eligible children to avail of vaccination.
"Although severe disease is rare, it does occur and can occur in children who were previously well. We would urge parents to seek information on the vaccination from reputable and scientific sources like hse.ie," he said. "A small number of patients of CHI at Temple Street, Crumlin, Tallaght and Connolly identified as in the highest clinical risk by paediatricians, are being vaccinated at the earliest opportunity at a dedicated clinic. If parents know that their child has an underlying medical condition, we would urge them to register their child on the HSE website now."
Meanwhile, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said Ireland is likely to "overcome" the Omicron wave of Covid-19 infections more quickly than earlier waves.
While January would be a “difficult” month due to infections and work absences, the number of virus patients in hospital would be lower than last winter, he told The Irish Times.
In an upbeat assessment of the current, record-breaking wave of cases, Mr Varadkar said Covid-19 infections were likely to be very high “for the next few days” and to peak “in the next week or so”.


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When it comes to transvestite human relationships, there are several factors that may affect the romance. These include the long distance internet relationship relationship’s sociable status, greek brides the lover’s own social media, and the spouse-to-be’s own connection with discrimination. Additionally , the sexual desires of the two partners will likely change during the transition.
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A couple of months ago I deleted my stories, and I did that because rereading them made me cringe. I lost interest in the Naruto fandom and in writing a while back. I'm writing this because I just checked my inbox and there were a couple of messages and emails asking me about them. No, I was not reported. I simply lost the interest in writing. Naruto has lost its fun to me and although I was writing a Naruto Pokemon story (Naruto characters having Pokemon) I stopped because the fandom is boring to me now. I do still have it, but it's not finished, and maybe I will post it up. Mainly I wrote it so I could kind of warm up before I start writing real stories. Now I'm interested in different animes, books, shows and original stories so if do start writing, other than the possible warm up Naruto-Pokemon story, it won't be in Naruto. Sorry to those to wanted me to continue my stories and you are all welcome to take the idea, just please give me credit somewhere. :) Also if anyone has any copies of my stories please delete them, thank you.
MY DELETED STORIES
-Use me as you please
-You're Mine Now
FANDOM INTERESTS (SOME NEW, SOME OLD)
-Yu Yu Hakusho (Kurama, Youko, Hiei, Yusuke)
-Fairy Tail (Laxus/Mirajane, Gajeel/Levi, Gray/Erza, Jellal/Erza ETC)
-Inuyasha (Sesshomaru, Kouga, Inuyasha, Naraku)
-Harry Potter (Harry/Draco)
-You're My LovePrize in View Finder (Finder Series) (Asami/Akihito, Asami/Feilong/Akihito)
-Flame of Recca
-The Hunger Games
-Marvels The Avengers (Iron Man 1-3, The Avengers, Hulk, Thor)
-The X-Men / Wolverine
-Bleach (Grimmjow, Hisagi, Toshiro)
-Rave Master (Musica)
Obviously I won't be writing in all these fandoms, some I just like to read and some I just like to watch. I like to read the actual Hunger Games series, but I haven't read the Harry Potter series (don't really need to), and I like to watch the Marvel movies and read fanfics.
Yu Yu Hakusho, Inuyasha, Fairy Tail and Finder are probably series I'll write in. And maybe The Avengers and X-Men series. I'm just not sure when. Ha.
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Robert Doyle, general manager of the East Bay Regional Park District for the past decade and a fixture at the district for more nearly five decades, is retiring at the end of December.
Doyle, who started with the park district as a park ranger in 1973 and has held several positions, is credited with being instrumental in the preservation of tens of thousands of acres in urban areas for habitat conservation and recreation. He helped create the district’s regional trail system, including 200 miles of new regional trails, and expanded parks in urban areas for multicultural communities, including increasing private fundraising for Regional Parks Foundation programs that help connect youth from underserved communities to nature.
“Preserving land for parks on a large landscape scale has been something I’ve been passionate about and is worth fighting for,” Doyle said in a statement released by the park district.
“Bob Doyle has been the most effective environmentalist in the history of the East Bay, with a greater positive impact on the physical geography than any other individual.”Seth Adams, Save Mount Diablo
The park district, comprising nearly 125,000 acres in 73 parks in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, and more than 1,250 miles of trails, more than doubled in acreage during Doyle’s 47 years with the district.
“Bob lives conservation,” Seth Adams, conservation director of Save Mount Diablo, said in a statement.
Save Mount Diablo is a Walnut Creek-based land trust and conservation organization working to preserve land on and around Mount Diablo. Doyle was one of its founding board members in 1971.
“John Muir is the East Bay’s most famous conservationist, but much of his work was elsewhere … Bob Doyle has been the most effective environmentalist in the history of the East Bay, with a greater positive impact on the physical geography than any other individual,” Adams said.
Diane Burgis, a Contra Costa County supervisor and a former EBRPD board member, said Doyle started out as an “activist to the core” and later became a “diplomat with an activist’s heart” who was able to make things happen.
“He was key to getting a lot of different (tax) measures passed that helped fund protecting open space, ” Burgis said in an interview, “and working to help get legislation passed that enabled saving open space.”
A key moment for Doyle was in 1979, when then-General Manager Richard Trudeau tapped him to head up creation of a regional trail system connecting its parks. Today, those regional trails — including the 13.5-mile Contra Costa Canal Regional Trail, the 26-mile Iron Horse Regional Trail and several sections of the San Francisco Bay Trail — offer not only recreation, but also environmentally friendly modes of transportation for getting to work, school or shopping.
Other significant milestones during Doyle’s time at EBRPD include securing future parklands developments at three now-closed Bay Area military bases; success, after a 20-year battle, to secure land along the Richmond shoreline, including the Dotson Family Marsh (named after the family who began the fight to acquire this property for the public) and the McLaughlin Eastshore State Park, co-managed by the district and the state; and increasing the park district’s connection with multicultural communities, including through the Regional Parks Foundation, a private fundraising nonprofit that improves park access for underserved communities, including communities of color.
“The landscape of the East Bay would be significantly different if it were not for Bob Doyle,” former EBRPD General Manager Pat O’Brien said in a statement. “Not only did he help create parks and preserve properties and areas for wildlife, but he inspired other people, who took up the mantel to advocate for open space, for legislative priorities within the district, and to procure public access.”
In his last year with the park district, Doyle led it through the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most challenging times in its history.
“The district overcame tremendous challenges to keep parks open and safe for the public when they needed them most,” said Doyle, who credited the district’s relationships with the Alameda and Contra Costa health departments in helping accomplish that. “COVID-19 has shown just how essential parks are to the community’s physical and mental health.”
Finding someone with all of Doyle’s qualities will be difficult, Burgis said. “But I think the agency itself is so well-respected that some really good candidates will come forward.”

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In order to help us, HELP YOU THE CUSTOMER, get the correct wheel for your machine or application, we need to get the correct information from you about the wheel you require. You can either write this information down on a piece of paper or use one our Wheel Application Data Sheets.
Step 1 - Do you have the Original Equipment Manufacturers or the wheel manufacturer's part number for the wheel?
If you have any of those numbers, call our customer service staff to see if we may be able to cross reference the information in the database of part numbers we already have. If we don't have it in our database already, we will want to add it with the other information collected. If none of these numbers are available, proceed to step 2.
Step 2 - What is the specific tire size you are using?
The tire size will tell us the proper rim diameter and width required. The size of the tire may also help us determine the correct rim profile to use. In certain cases it won't and we will need you to help us identify the profile from the rims shown in our catalog. An extensive table is located in the back of our Agricultural catalog for locating the tire size and the proper rim size.
In most cases, steps 1 and 2 will give us the information we need to make sure we are providing you with the correct wheel for your machine.
Step 3 - How many bolt holes are there?
Simply count the number of holes in the disc for the wheel studs. We also need to know if the holes are equally spaced or not. If in doubt, just measure the distance between a few of the holes to see.
Step 4 - What is the Bolt Circle size?
How you correctly measure the Bolt Circle depends on how many holes are in the disc. If the disc has an even number of holes and they are equally spaced, the following illustration shows you how to measure the dimensions easily.
Use a tape measure or a straight edge and measure the holes as shown in the illustration. When measuring the Bolt Circle, you want to measure from the top edge of the hole at one end to the top edge of the hole on the other end. You want to be as exact as possible in your measurements.
Odd numbered bolt holes are the only real difficult bolt patterns to measure because they require four separate measurements and a little math. Reference the illustration for the 5 hole pattern, measure dimension A, B, C and D. Plug those numbers into the formula A+B+C+D = Bolt Circle, and you have the correct dimension for the odd numbered bolt holes. Note: This only works when the holes are equally spaced. If the bolt holes are grouped (ie. 2 holes, a space, 2 more holes, a space, this will require that you send the wheel to one of our facilities to be measured by our technical staff to make sure we have the correct pattern information. Measure the Inside Diameter (ID) of the Pilot Hole. Remember that for hubs with flat-based wheel nuts, the Pilot Hole should have a plus tolerance of a few tenths of a mm. The Pilot hole should both support the wheel and guide it correctly onto the hub. If the gap between the hub and the disc is too large, the disc will not center on the hub and the vehicle will rock while in motion, greatly increasing the risk of the wheel nuts coming loose. For applications with tapered or rounded wheel nuts, the plus tolerance of the Pilot Hole can vary between one or two mm. Countersinks in the bolt holes should fit the nuts shape correctly, as the nuts are supposed to center the disc. Incorrect countersinks may cause wheel nuts to come loose.
Step 5 - Are the bolt holes chamfered or are they straight?
If the bolt holes are straight, that means you are using a “flange wheel nut” to secure the wheel to the hub. If the bolt holes have a chamfer, we need to know if it is spherical or conical. We also need to know if the chamfer is only on one side or both.
lf the holes are chamfered, you could give us the nut information and we can translate that into the correct chamfer information.
lf you don't have the nut information, you will have to measure the chamfer widths and depths.
If necessary, you can send us a wheel nut to make sure we get it exact.
Step 6 - What is the wheel offset?
You will need to take a measurement for the “Back Spacing” which we will translate into the correct offset for the wheel. Reference the illustration below for measuring the back spacing. You need to take the wheel and lay it down so the machine side of the wheel is facing up.
The Back Spacing dimension is the distance from the extreme back edge of the rim, not the bead seat, to the mounting pad of the disc. Lay a straight edge across the back edge of the rim and measure down to the mounting pad. Nearly all custom wheels use this measurement method to indicate the location of the mounting pad in relation to the rim. We can use this dimension to calculate the actual Inset or Outset measurement for the wheel.
Step 7 - What kind of disc is being used in the wheel?
The disc can be either a flat plate or formed disc. A formed disc is usually pushed into the center of the rim with a press and then welded in place. The disc usually has a leg width greater than the disc thickness. This leg provides greater support and disperses the load stress over a wider area of the rim center than would a flate plate disc welded in the center.
Several of the possible disc profiles are pictured in the illustrations above. Discs can come in several different thicknesses and diameters for the different rim sizes that are used.
You should be able to easily identify the disc type in the wheel you have from the illustrations above. Just let your customer service person know which one you require.
Step 8 - Where is the valve hole located in the rim and what kind of valve hole is it?
One-piece rims will have a valve hole which can be located in many different locations in the rim. Depending on the profile and size of the rim, the valve hole could be located in one or two of these locations.
The small drop center rims shown in the illustrations above the possible locations for 4 different valve holes. H1 shows a valve hole that has been embossed into the rim. H4 shows a valve hole with no embossment and is mechanically punched into the rim.
The illustration above for the DW rim shows the location for two possible locations for a valve hole. One of those locations shows a valve guard. In the case of the DW rim, nearly all of the rims will come with two valve holes located as shown above.
There are various different kinds of valve guards available and in use today. Reference the illustrations below.
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Your dog is itching like hell, and it’s driving you both insane! There are several reasons for chronic or severe itching and scratching in dogs. While seeing your pet in this state can be upsetting, there are home remedies and veterinary treatment choices to assist control clinical indicators and ease flare-ups, itching, and pain. Keep reading to know the details about an effective home remedy to treat dogs with allergies.
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Causes of Dog Allergies
Some dog breeds may cause allergy symptoms while others do not, or that short-haired dogs are safe while long-haired shedding dogs are not. However, experts believe that is not the case. Two dogs of the same breed might have extremely varying allergen levels.
The actual issue is not the dog’s hair or fur. Instead, most people are allergic to dandruff, flakes of dead skin, saliva, and urine. So, regardless of how long or short, the hair is, any dog can induce an allergic reaction.
Symptoms of Dog Allergies
While allergy symptoms vary based on the allergen and the dog, a few are consistent. They are as follows:
- Loss of hair
- Diarrhea (most common with food allergies)
- Scratching caused by itchy skin
- Infections of the ears
- Skin that is dry or scaly
- Scratching of the skin
- Red, swollen skin
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Home Remedies for Dogs with Allergies
Mild itching now and then isn’t usually a sign of anything serious, but if your dog begins to exhibit other symptoms such as frequent itching or licking, difficulty getting comfortable or restlessness from itching, loss of appetite, or a depressed mood, consult your veterinarian immediately.
To avoid developing further open sores and infections in the skin, it’s critical to treat the underlying reason for its intense, chronic irritation. Your veterinarian will treat you according to the cause. If your dog’s itching is sporadic or minor, there are various safe, all-natural ways to treat it at home. You most likely already have the majority of the treatments in your pantry. The following are some remedies that you can try for keeping your pup allergy-free.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a wonderful component in homemade salad dressings, but did you know it also has antibacterial and antifungal properties? Put 50 percent apple cider vinegar and 50 percent water in a clean spray bottle, then spray the solution on your dog’s itchy regions. If your dog’s paws are itchy, you may soak them in the mixture for up to five minutes.
When rubbed into the coat and skin, coconut oil helps relieve the discomfort associated with doggie eczema, allergies, skin infections, and insect bites. When purchasing coconut oil, go for the best quality, human-branded coconut oil.
Coconut oil is another source of “good” fats, so it may be beneficial when added to your dog’s food, but it can also be applied topically to your dog’s itchy skin. Using the oil as a moisturizer in this manner can help relieve itchy paw pads and irritated skin.
Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera is a potent healing agent that may help relieve redness and remove unwanted heat from the skin. You can immediately apply aloe vera to your dog’s afflicted areas. Most groceries and drugstores sell 100% natural aloe vera, or you may collect it from your aloe vera plant.
Baking soda, when mixed with water and blended into a thick paste, can dry up skin rashes, relieve itching, and reduce redness and inflammation.
Combine 50 percent baking soda and 50 percent water and apply the paste to your dog’s skin. Rinse thoroughly after approximately 20 minutes. Add a small amount of high-quality coconut oil to the mixture for a more hydrating combination. If your dog has generalized irritation, you may add baking soda to its bath.
An oatmeal bath will significantly alleviate your dog’s allergy symptoms by lowering inflammation and washing away allergens trapped in the fur. Colloidal oatmeal’s anti-inflammatory properties can relieve redness, swelling, and itchiness, as well as cool your dog’s hot, uncomfortable skin, whether you buy it pre-made (it’s made by grinding the oat into a fine powder and boiling it to draw out the colloidal) or grind plain, sugar-free oatmeal into a powder yourself.
Does your dog have itchy skin? Here is a Home Remedy for Dogs with Itchy Skin.
One of the most prevalent symptoms of allergies is licking and biting at the paws. A cool water and Epsom salt foot soak is a simple home remedy for seasonal dog allergies. This medication can help alleviate irritation and itching in dogs, especially when they return indoors after playing outside.
Many dogs are sensitive to the components contained in traditional chicken, beef, or turkey-based dog diets, as well as wheat or gluten. Doggy food allergies can be relieved by substituting fish-based diets or foods containing sweet potatoes. Furthermore, fatty fish include omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to decrease inflammation, enhance digestion, and boost skin health. Always with your veterinarian before modifying your dog’s diet or introducing new supplements.
Adding nutritional supplements to Fido’s food is another excellent technique to alleviate itchy skin and other allergy problems. Consult your veterinarian to see whether a supplement would be a viable method to treat your dog’s allergy problem at home.
Probiotics are one type of beneficial supplement. Probiotics are good bacteria that dwell in your dog’s intestines and aid in the balance of “bad” bacteria. Probiotic supplements have been shown to significantly lessen allergy symptoms in dogs, and in some cases, completely eradicate them.
Supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids are another excellent option. Certain omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory characteristics and can alleviate symptoms such as itching and scratching. Fish oil is abundant in omega-3 fatty acids and is a popular supplement.
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2022 is the year of Bad Bunny. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the Puerto Rican rapper’s success worldwide, especially this year. His fourth album, “Un Verano Sin Ti,” debuted atop the Billboard 200 with career-best album units and has held the top spot for 10 weeks as of this writing, the most for any album this year. The album is on track to be the most consumed of the year in the US, and is already the biggest event in music across the globe, breaking streaming records. The album has also notched four top-10 hits in the US, including the top-five hits “Moscow Mule” and “Tití Me Preguntó.” With all of this success, what will the Grammys do with the Latin artist come nomination’s morning, and is there a chance for him to go all the way?
Even among non-Latin albums, it’s rare to see a record have such staying power on the charts, achieving more than 100k album units (based on combined sales and streams) almost every week of its run since its May release. And keep in mind that for most of these weeks he has been competing with massive names in the industry like Jack Harlow, Harry Styles, Beyonce, and Kendrick Lamar. His album success has also translated into singles success; he consistently posts multiple songs in the Spotify US and Spotify Worldwide top 50 charts.
This amount of commercial success rarely goes unnoticed by the Grammys. Out of the last 10 Year-End number one albums on the Billboard 200, six have gotten Album of the Year nominations, and this despite the now-defunct nomination review committees likely filtering out albums that otherwise would’ve made it in. And now there are 10 nomination slots for Album of the Year compared to the five there were for most of the last decade. The Grammys also love rewarding artists at their commercial peaks, like with Taylor Swift’s “1989” or Outkast’s “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below.”
The record is also critically acclaimed, scoring 85 on Metacritic. A lot of the acclaim comes from the fact that Bad Bunny is the sole credited songwriter on most of the songs on the album, a very uncommon feat these days. Furthermore, Bad Bunny also has a lot of esteem within the industry, being a two-time Grammy winner and a four-time Latin Grammy winner, not to mention victories at the VMAs, BBMAs, AMAs, and EMAs. At the Grammys, he’s managed to break out of the Latin field too, getting a Best Pop Duo/Group Performance nomination for “Un Día (One Day)” alongside Dua Lipa, J Balvin, and Tainy, as well as a Record of the Year nomination for his Balvin and Cardi B collab, “I Like It.” So, it’s safe to say Grammy voters are Bad Bunny fans themselves.
Awarding “Un Verano Sin Ti” is also a way to make up for the outrageous lack of diversity among Grammy nominees. Latin artists are among the most underrepresented groups when it comes to general field nominations. Only two have contended for Album of the Year this century: Santana (“Supernatural”) and Cardi B (“Invasion of Privacy”), and both of those albums were mostly in English. “Un Verano Sin Ti” would be the first all-Spanish album to even get a nomination, which is wild considering the number of excellent records in Spanish that have come out through the years.
It would also be just the third Latin music album primarily in a non-English language to be nominated, after Stan Getz and João Gilberto’s Album of the Year-winning “Getz/Gilberto” in 1965 and Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd’s “Jazz Samba” in 1963 — and two of those three nominees weren’t even Latin artists themselves. As such, the Grammys could use this opportunity to honor Bad Bunny’s glass-shattering success as well as make up for years of ridiculous snubs when it comes to Latin artists and albums.
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As T91855 is resolved we now have iojs available on Jessie. This means that we can start switching RESTBase hosts to a modern version of v8. Apart from heapdump (only used for debugging) RESTBase has no binary dependencies, so we can simply switch one node at a time.
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Kenya mall attack, and how our leaders let us down in Peshawar
A mother and her two children lay hidden under the cold meat counter of the supermarket, terrified of being discovered by the militants that had just taken over the premises.
The mother had been shot in the leg and needed medical attention immediately, but her first priority was ensuring the safety of the children.
So when the terrorists made an announcement that if there any children alive in the supermarket, they would be allowed to leave, she made the decision to stand up and announce their presence, even though it could mean certain death for her.
Her four-year-old son Eliot’s protective instincts kicked in and he shouted at one of the attackers,
“You’re a bad man, let us leave!”
Surprisingly, the militant took pity on the family and bizarrely handed the children two chocolate bars before telling them,
“Please forgive me, we are not monsters.”
But what else would you call the men and women responsible for the senseless murder of over 65 innocent people?
Allegedly led by the notorious British terrorist Samantha Lewthwaite, also known as the ‘White Widow’, the militants laid siege to the Westgate Shopping Mall.
They told the hostages that those that identified themselves as Muslims would be let go. They verified this by asking them to name the Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) mother. Those from other faiths would not be so lucky.
This ordeal lasted for four whole days and culminated in the deaths of over 72 people, including five terrorists. 11 suspects were taken into custody and one was arrested at the airport, trying to flee the country.
The siege in Kenya might be over, but for the victims and their families, nothing will ever be the same. Kenya has now entered three days of national mourning. The President, Uhuru Kenyatta, while paying tribute to the spirit of his people, said,
“We have ashamed and defeated our attackers. Kenya has stared down evil and triumphed.”
He added that “these cowards will meet justice, as will their accomplices and patrons, wherever they are.”
Closer to home, victims of the Peshawar church blast are equally trying to make sense of the carnage. The depravity that would cause a person to attack innocents at a place of worship cannot be fathomed.
Sadly, what truly was a national tragedy in every sense of the word, turned into an opportunity for point scoring, with the politicians and the media playing a game of ‘who got there first’.
Good morning. People are dead and I see we're playing the 'who got there first' game? Good stuff. Carry on.
— Zarrar Khuhro (@ZarrarKhuhro) September 22, 2013
The ruling party of the province, seemed to do everything right. Having been in Islamabad for a party meeting at the time of the attack, the leadership immediately left for Peshawar as soon as they heard the news.
Pervaiz khattak has left for peshawar and now IK also leaving for peshawar to be with the victims of the bomb blast.
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) September 22, 2013
They arrived at the hospital to console and offer support to those grieving.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister directed all medical services to make sure they provide the victims with the best care possible. He also implored all party workers to come forward and donate blood.
— PerVaiz Khattak (@CMPervaiz) September 22, 2013
The KP health minister, Shaukat Yousufzai, stayed at the hospital all day in order to oversee the medical assistance.
Health minister KPK along with PTI youth in lady reading hospital, Peshawar, since yesterday.
— Naz Baloch (@NazBalochPTI) September 23, 2013
All the PTI leaders condemned the attack in the strongest possible terms. For once, the PTI machinery was doing everything right. Unfortunately, it was Imran Khan who was the problem.
At that moment in time, what Imran Khan needed to have done was unequivocally condemn the terrorists emphatically, without any ifs or buts. The focus of his speech should solely have been on the victims of this shameful act of violence.
There was absolutely no reason to bring up the completely unrelated issue of a drone attack that had also taken place that day.
His speech was interpreted by some as being publicity damage control for the Taliban, and I can understand why, despite knowing fully well that it was never his intention.
It was nothing less than a complete gaffe. With his words, it seemed that the victims that day were not only the Christian community, but also the so called peace loving Taliban, because someone wanted to derail the peace talks.
The problem with Imran Khan is that he allows his narrative to be hijacked and used to offer excuses for the evil and barbaric acts committed by the extremists, and absolve them of their crimes.
Predictably, on social media pages, there were already discussions about how the Taliban were being framed for this act by India so that the peace talks will be derailed and the army will be sent into North Waziristan and become preoccupied, giving India the perfect opportunity to attack.
Forget the fact that the Taliban have already accepted responsibility. This is the reason that the angry crowd at the hospital seemed to take out their frustration on Imran Khan, showering him with abuse.
Young Christian mourners outside hospital in Peshawar give angry reception to Imran Khan https://t.co/7g0tjuXqyz Chants included "Imran dog"
— Aleem Maqbool (@AleemMaqbool) September 22, 2013
I have always been a PTI supporter, and still believe it to be the best political hope for this country, but that does not mean that I will always agree with every decision the leadership ever makes. As brilliant as I believe Imran Khan to be, he is not infallible. As Fifi Haroon said, believe in God, not demi-gods.
Imran’s obsession with drone attacks and denial of the futility of peace talks is now worrying me. Let me clarify, I still believe that military solution should be the last option on the table and should never be utilised until all peaceful means have been exhausted.
This is not out of love for the lives of the militants, but to protect the innocent bystanders whose lives will be lost or affected due to an all-out war.
Those complaining about people dying in terrorist attacks while the army does nothing, must also realise that a lot more lives will also be lost if military action is undertaken.
However, peace talks can only succeed if all the parties at the table truly desire peace. This does not seem to be the case with the militants, and if it hadn’t been clear before, after the church attack it should be heard loud and clear.
It is also very hypocritical of other parties to be abusing the PTI for wanting peace talks, when that seems to be the national consensus at the APC. One shouldn’t be throwing stones from glass houses.
What shouldn’t happen is a knee jerk reaction, which might result in sending the army in without any plan. It is the government’s duty to come up with a comprehensive strategy that will not only eliminate the militant threat, but also take into account the innocent civilians and how their lives are going to be affected.
The government also needs to come up with a long term anti terrorism policy that is proactive in nature, rather than always having to react if and when a tragedy occurs.
The views expressed by the writer and the reader comments do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of The Express Tribune.

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Watch out, Jason Sudeikis -- Arlene is coming back.
Melissa McCarthy is returning to host "Saturday Night Live" on April 6, according to Us Weekly.
The Oscar-nominated actress, 42, drew laughs and positive reviews in 2011 when she hosted the NBC late-night sketch show for the first time. One of her most memorable bits from that night came when she played the overly-forward Arlene, who refused to take no for an answer from her co-worker (played by Sudeikis).
Among her recent successes, McCarthy's latest film "Identity Thief" recently topped $100 million at the U.S. box office.
Her CBS sitcom, "Mike and Molly," for which she won a best actress Emmy in 2011, is now in its third season.
Tell us: Do you look forward to seeing McCarthy return to "SNL"?