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Dr Mary Tumelty appointed to Health and Social Care Professionals Council
Law lecturer Dr Mary Tumelty has been appointed to the Health and Social Care Professionals Council within multi-profession health regulator CORU.
Dr Tumelty has lectured at UCC School of Law since 2018 and her research interests include medical law and ethics, patient safety and alternative dispute resolution.
The Council is comprised of members from each medical profession, as well as the education sector, patient advocacy groups, the voluntary sector and representatives of public and private sector organisations who are concerned with health and social care.
Dr Tumelty has been appointed by Health Minister Simon Harris as a person whose qualifications, interest and experience would be of value to the Council in performing its functions.


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October jobs down 190,000, unemployment hits 10.2%
The unemployment rate spiked to 10.2% from 9.8%, well above the 9.9% forecast of economists polled by Bloomberg and the worst reading since April 1983. The "all in" unemployment rate that includes people marginally employed, those working part-time because they can't find full-time work, etc., rose to 17.5%, the highest since they began tracking it in 1994.
Average hourly earnings were a bright spot, up 0.3% against a forecast for +0.1%. But average weekly hours held at 33, tying the worst level in U.S. history (the data goes back to 1964). The diffusion index, which measures how many industries are shedding jobs vs. how many are adding them, weakened to 33.8 from 37.5.

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Set to do battle in Las Vegas
John Digweed takes the Hot Seat….
Ralph Lawson's Leeds house music institution 2020 Vision celebrates 20 momentous years...
With Miller Genuine Draft
The second part of the UK DJ's Brazil diary for DJ Mag
We asked DJs who they think will win the World Cup...
We asked DJs who they think is going to win the World Cup
We throw a few curveballs the way of Paul Oakenfold
We asked DJs their predictions for the World Cup..
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You might catch them discussing if Steph Curry is the greatest basketball player of all time, how Kendrick Lamar's unreleased bonus songs from TPAB were better than Kanye West's actual TLOP, or how Adam Driver is the actor that will (not really) shock us all in 2016.
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The four guys, who are all young artists in their early twenties, decided to do this show as an extension and broadcast of the conversations they were having off air. Episodes are recorded in New York City.
We are currently on an indefinite Summer Break.
On this week's episode, we talked about the NBA Finals and season recap, Copa America, our favorite albums of 2016 so far, the ones we're anticipating for the rest of the year, our Book Club on Badly Drawn Boy's album 'The Year Of The Bewilderbeast, E3 Top Highlights, the passing of Bill Cunningham, and much more! We had Dondre, Pedro, Hoay, and Aaron as guests.
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The Ant and The Ardvark was a DePatie Freleng production, released through United Artists and was originally intended to be shown in theaters during Saturday Matinees or in between the double features. Eventually, like most other theatrical cartoons, after a few years they found their way to TV. Although only 17 were made, this was a fun cartoon and when put with other United Artist cartoons which had a similar look, most notabley The Pink Panther and The Inspector, made for a good 30 minute Saturday morning show that the whole family could enjoy.
Overall, these were good, clever cartoons that remain pretty fresh and watchable today. It's a shame there weren't more made.
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Predictors of post-traumaticstressdisorder following critical illness: A mixed methods study Post-traumaticstressdisorder has been reported in survivors of critical illness. The aim of this study was to investigate the predictors of post-traumaticstressdisorder in survivors of critical illness.Patients attending the intensive care unit (ICU) follow-up clinic completed the UK-Post-TraumaticStress Syndrome 14-Questions Inventory and data was collected from their medical records. Predictors (...) investigated included age, gender, Apache II score, ICU length of stay, pre-illness psychopathology; delirium and benzodiazepine administration during ICU stay and delusional memories of the ICU stay following discharge.A total of 198 patients participated, with 54 (27%) patients suffering with post-traumaticstressdisorder. On multivariable logistic regression, the significant predictors of post-traumaticstressdisorder were younger age, lower Apache II score, pre-illness psychopathology and delirium
-traumaticstressdisorder (PTSD) is the third most common psychiatric diagnosis among Veterans treated within the VA healthcare system. Experts estimate that up to 20% of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) Veterans, up to 12% of Gulf War Veterans, and up to 30% of Vietnam War Veterans have experienced PTSD. Consequently, the need for PTSD treatment may increase within the Veteran population in the coming years. Conventional treatments for PTSD include psychotherapy (...) Effectiveness of Stellate Ganglion Block for Treatment of PTSD Management Briefs eBrief-no124 -- Enter search terms Button to search HSRD ® Inside VA Budget and Performance Inside the News Room National Observances Special Events » » » » » Management Briefs eBrief-no124 -- Health Services Research & Development Management eBrief no. 124 » Issue 124 March 2017 The report is a product of the VA/HSR&D Evidence Synthesis Program. Effectiveness of Stellate Ganglion Block for Treatment of PTSDPost
Secondary traumaticstress, dissociative and somatization symptoms in spouses of veterans with PTSD in Zahedan, Iran Secondary traumaticstress is a disorder which occurs in spouses and people with close relation to someone with posttraumatic stressdisorder. Like PTSD, it seems that STS also occurs with other psychiatric problems like somatization and dissociation. This study aimed to determine the relationship between STS and somatization and dissociation symptoms.This cross-sectional study (...) was done in 2015 and lasted for one year. Self-report questionnaires assessing secondary traumaticstress symptoms, dissociation symptoms and somatization symptoms were distributed among spouses of veterans with PTSD in Zahedan, Iran. The relationship between STS symptoms and somatization symptoms and also between STS symptoms and dissociation symptoms were determined by Pearson correlation test. SPSS version 23 was used for data analysis.Occurrence of secondary traumaticstress symptoms were
The Genetics and Epigenetics of PTSD: Overview, Recent Advances, and Future Directions This paper provides a brief summary and commentary on the growing literature and current developments related to the genetic underpinnings of posttraumatic stressdisorder (PTSD). We first briefly provide an overview of the behavioral genetic literature on PTSD, followed by a short synopsis of the substantial candidate gene literature with a focus on genes that have been meta-analyzed. We then discuss (...) the genome-wide association studies (GWAS) that have been conducted, followed by an introduction to other molecular platforms used in PTSD genomic studies, such as epigenetic and expression approaches. We close with a discussion of developments in the field that include the creation of the PTSD workgroup of the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium, statistical advances that can be applied to GWAS data to answer questions of heritability and genetic overlap across phenotypes, and bioinformatics techniques
diagnosis was disc displacement with reduction (8%). Each group had one patient that was fully edentulous. There was no statistical significant difference between the two groups for the DMFT index (P=0.36); nevertheless, the group with the PTSD patients had more missing teeth, more decay present, and less filled teeth than the control group (P Evidence Search ("StressDisorders, Post-Traumatic"[Mesh]) AND "Temporomandibular Joint Disorders"[Mesh] Comments on The Evidence Validity: A strength (...) PTSD Is a Risk Factor for the Development of TMD and a Decline in Oral Health Conditions UTCAT3189, Found CAT view, CRITICALLY APPRAISED TOPICs University: | | ORAL HEALTH EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE PROGRAM View the CAT / Title PTSD Is a Risk Factor for the Development of TMD and a Decline in Oral Health Conditions Clinical Question In adults, would having PTSD increase the likelihood of developing a temporomandibular disorder and experiencing a decline in oral health conditions, compared to those
of stellate ganglion block (SGB) for treatment of posttraumatic stressdisorder (PTSD). Findings from this evidence brief will be used to inform Subject Matter Experts’ consideration of clinical use and research and program prioritization for SGB for PTSD in VA. BACKGROUND Posttraumatic StressDisorder (PTSD) and Its Impact Posttraumatic stressdisorder (PTSD) is a trauma- and stress-related disorder than can develop following exposure to a traumatic event. PTSD can affect survivors not only of combat (...) ) Veterans, from 1st Qtr FY 2002 through 2nd Qtr FY 2015. In: Affairs V, ed. Washington, DC2015. 4. Hoge CW, Castro CA, Messer SC, McGurk D, Cotting DI, Koffman RL. Combat duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, mental health problems and barriers to care. U.S. Army Medical Department journal. Jul-Sep 2008:7-17. 5. Terhakopian A, Sinaii N, Engel CC, Schnurr PP, Hoge CW. Estimating population prevalence of posttraumatic stressdisorder: an example using the PTSD checklist. Journal of traumaticstress. Jun 2008;21(3
guidelines for the use of human growth hormone for patients with depression, post-traumaticstressdisorder, or fibromyalgia? Key Message Two randomized controlled trials were identified regarding the clinical effectiveness of human growth hormone for patients with fibromyalgia. One non-randomized study was identified regarding the clinical effectiveness of human growth hormone for patients with depression. Tags mental health, combatdisorders, depression, depressive disorder, depressive disorder, major (...) Human Growth Hormone for Depression, Post-TraumaticStressDisorder, or Fibromyalgia: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines Human Growth Hormone for Depression, Post-TraumaticStressDisorder, or Fibromyalgia: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines | CADTH.ca Find the information you need Human Growth Hormone for Depression, Post-TraumaticStressDisorder, or Fibromyalgia: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines Human Growth Hormone for Depression, Post-TraumaticStressDisorder, or Fibromyalgia
Review Recent studies suggest that from 45% to 80% of individuals who seek cannabis for medical purposes do so for pain management, and an estimated 6% to 39% of patients who are prescribed opioid medication for pain also use cannabis. In addition, more than one-third of patients seeking cannabis for medical purposes cite post-traumaticstressdisorder (PTSD) as the primary reason for the request. Approximately 15% of Veterans who are treated in VA outpatient PTSD clinics report recent (past six (...) . The authors identified 10 ongoing clinical trials examining the effectiveness of cannabis for a variety of chronic pain populations including patients with neuropathic pain, cancer, osteoarthritis, sickle cell disease, low back pain, and ulcerative colitis. There are also two trials examining the benefits and harms of cannabis for PTSD that should add to the body of evidence. A cyberseminar session titled "Benefits and Harms of Cannabis in Chronic Pain or Post-TraumaticStressDisorder: A Systematic
Number: RC0838-000 Product Line: Research Type: Drug Report Type: Summary with Critical Appraisal Result type: Report Question What is the clinical effectiveness of medical marijuana for the treatment of post-traumaticstressdisorder (PTSD) in adults? What is the clinical effectiveness of synthetic cannabinoids for the treatment of PTSD in adults? What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of medical marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids in adult patients with PTSD? Key Message Based (...) Medical Marijuana for Post-TraumaticStressDisorder: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines Medical Marijuana for Post-TraumaticStressDisorder: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines | CADTH.ca Find the information you need Medical Marijuana for Post-TraumaticStressDisorder: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines Medical Marijuana for Post-TraumaticStressDisorder: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines Published on: January 11, 2017 Project
Pharmacotherapy of post-traumaticstressdisorder: going beyond the guidelines This article discusses the study of Harpaz-Rotem and associates, who examined patterns of medication use in first-diagnosed veterans with post-traumaticstressdisorder (PTSD). It considers the difference between practice guidelines and actual prescribing; selectively identifies issues with antidepressants, antipsychotics, benzodiazepines and prazosin; and reviews the possible impact of new medications
Disturbed EEG sleep, paranoid cognition and somatic symptoms identify veterans with post-traumaticstressdisorder Chronic post-traumaticstressdisorder (PTSD) behavioural symptoms and medically unexplainable somatic symptoms are reported to occur following the stressful experience of military combatants in war zones.To determine the contribution of disordered EEG sleep physiology in those military combatants who have unexplainable physical symptoms and PTSD behavioural difficulties following (...) war-zone exposure.This case-controlled study compared 59 veterans with chronic sleep disturbance with 39 veterans with DSM-IV and clinician-administered PTSD Scale diagnosed PTSD who were unresponsive to pharmacological and psychological treatments. All had standardised EEG polysomnography, computerised sleep EEG cyclical alternating pattern (CAP) as a measure of sleep stability, self-ratings of combat exposure, paranoid cognition and hostility subscales of Symptom Checklist-90, Beck Depression
patients with or without comorbidities? Key Message Five systematic reviews and meta-analyses, 12 randomized controlled trials, and five non-randomized studies were identified regarding the use of narrative exposure therapy for the treatment of post-traumaticstressdisorder in adult patients with or without comorbidities. Tags mental health, anxiety disorders, depression, implosive therapy, narration, stressdisorders, post-traumatic, PTSD, Trauma, narrative explosive therapy, narrative explosive (...) Narrative Exposure Therapy for the Treatment of Post-TraumaticStressDisorder: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines Narrative Exposure Therapy for the Treatment of Post-TraumaticStressDisorder: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines | CADTH.ca Find the information you need Narrative Exposure Therapy for the Treatment of Post-TraumaticStressDisorder: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines Narrative Exposure Therapy for the Treatment of Post-TraumaticStressDisorder: Clinical Effectiveness
significant differences in the comparative clinical effectiveness of inpatient versus outpatient treatment programs for patients with post-traumaticstressdisorder (PTSD). One study did not find a difference in the clinical effectiveness of long- versus short-term inpatient treatment programs. Another study found shorter treatment programs more effective shortly after discharge, but results tended to converge over time. No evidence was found on evidence-based guidelines regarding inpatient treatment (...) Long and Short Duration Inpatient Treatment Programs for the Treatment of Post-TraumaticStressDisorder: Comparative Effectiveness and Guidelines Long and Short Duration Inpatient Treatment Programs for the Treatment of Post-TraumaticStressDisorder: Comparative Effectiveness and Guidelines | CADTH.ca Find the information you need Long and Short Duration Inpatient Treatment Programs for the Treatment of Post-TraumaticStressDisorder: Comparative Effectiveness and Guidelines Long and Short
Perspectives on the Conceptualization of the Dissociative Subtype of PTSD and Implications for Treatment A dissociative subtype of PTSD was added to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to denote a distinct presentation of PTSD marked by symptoms of derealization and depersonalization. The subtype has brought renewed interest in the conceptualization of dissociation in PTSD, and raised questions about its treatment. We review the evidence (...) for two models of PTSD-related dissociative symptoms and the treatment approaches that align with each. We find support for the contributions of biologically-based trait-level factors to dissociation, and suggest that empirically supported treatments for PTSD demonstrate efficacy for patients with the subtype.Published by Elsevier Ltd.
Patient characteristics as a moderator of post-traumaticstressdisorder treatment outcome: combining symptom burden and strengths. Post-traumaticstressdisorder (PTSD) psychotherapy research has failed to identify patient characteristics that consistently predict differential outcome.To identify patient characteristics associated with differential outcome via a statistically generated composite moderator among women with childhood abuse-related PTSD in a randomised controlled trial comparing (...) exposure therapy, skills training and their combination.Six baseline patient characteristics were combined in a composite moderator of treatment effects for PTSD symptoms across the three treatment conditions through a 6-month follow-up.The optimal moderator was the combined burden of all symptoms and emotion regulation strength. Those with high moderator scores, reflecting high symptom load relative to emotion regulation, did least well in exposure, moderately well in skills and best
Missed opportunity to screen and diagnose PTSD and depression among deploying shipboard US military personnel Depression and post-traumaticstressdisorder (PTSD) are significant risks for suicide and other adverse events among US military personnel, but prevalence data among ship-assigned personnel at the onset of deployment are unknown.To determine the prevalence of shipboard personnel who screen positive for PTSD and/or major depressive disorder (MDD) at the onset of deployment, and also (...) those who reported these diagnoses made by a physician or healthcare professional in the year prior to deployment.Active-duty ship-assigned personnel (N = 2078) completed anonymous assessments at the beginning of deployment. Depression was measured using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D; score of ≥22), and PTSD was assessed using the PTSD Checklist-Civilian Version (PCL-C; both score and symptom criteria were used).In total, 7.3% (n = 151 of 2076) screened positive

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You are what you eat. The food you eat and the food you consume are the most important things in your life.
In soanish we have created a food pyramid based on how many calories you need to eat to live. You can see the calorie graph on the left. To get to the point, you need to get your calories from two main sources, carbohydrates and protein. A balanced diet is one that delivers 100% of your calories from either one source. As you can see, our soanish diet is pretty low carb and high protein.
The main problem with soanish diet is that it’s pretty difficult to know exactly how much you are eating. A lot of people end up eating a lot of carbohydrates and a lot of calories that just don’t count in the equation. What’s also hard about it is that a lot of the time, the food you’re eating is completely fine, but you can’t tell because you can’t see the food because it’s hidden and covered in the food pyramid.
I can’t give any advice other than to go off your own personal experiences and try to stick to your own. We may be too high carb, too low protein, or too high fat. But that’s really all we can suggest, and that’s all I can say about it.
This is a problem that is more often than not the cause of overeating. In my opinion, most of the reasons people overeat are because theyre eating a lot of foods that they dont really need. I mean, do you really need all that extra junk you just ate? It just doesnt make sense, and it happens to be a very common problem.
But then again, it also seems to be the cause of a lot of people gaining weight. But I digress…
So why in soanish? Well, what is soanish mean? This is a term that means “eating a lot of things you don’t really need.” In other words, you’re eating a lot of things you don’t really need to because you’re eating too much junk. And then that leads to obesity.
the very concept of soanish is an example of a problem that many people have. Food is a very common problem and one that many people have. There are many different types of foods that people eat and many of them are very unhealthy, but a lot of people seem to have a problem with a certain type of food. For example, I have known several people who claim to not eat the very foods they eat.
I think most people who think that they are eating junk food are not eating the very foods they eat. The problem is that they are avoiding the foods they know are highly unhealthy and also avoid foods that have a lot of calories. For me, that is a very big part of the problem. I know why this problem is causing so many problems, and it is because many people are afraid to say what they really think.
So what can you do to get the foods that you know you should be eating? The first thing you can do is learn to speak the language of the food you eat. You can do this by eating more foods with less calories. The other thing you can do is not eat foods that have a lot of calories.

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This systematic review evaluates efforts to date to involve community health workers (CHWs) in delivering evidence-based mental health interventions to underserved communities in the United States and in low- and middle-income countries. Forty-three articles (39 trials) were reviewed to characterize the background characteristics of CHW, their role in intervention delivery, the types of interventions they delivered, and the implementation supports they received. The majority of trials found that CHW-delivered interventions led to symptom reduction. Training CHWs to support the delivery of evidence-based practices may help to address mental health disparities. Areas for future research as well as clinical and policy implications are discussed.
Miya L. Barnett, Araceli Gonzalez, Jeanne Miranda, Denise A. Chavira, Anna S. Lau
Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, March 2018, Volume 45, Issue 2, 20 July 2017


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The subtitle for this book is: "The Crushing of Eastern Europe, 1945-1956."
Applebaum is the author of the critically-acclaimed Gulag, and the spouse of Poland's Foreign Minister.
Applebaum's scholarship is impressive. She has mined a voluminous and multi-language body of archival material that has only become available in the last few decades. She has also, apparently, conducted interviews with an abundance of former Communist Party workers, members of the Communist youth associations, etc. She manages to tell a compelling story clearly, making the relationships between the Central/East European countries and their overseers in the Soviet Union clear.
Essentially, Applebaum divides the Soviet era into two periods, that running from 1944 through to 1949 (the consolidation of Soviet power), and the period of 1949 to 1956 (the period she describes as "High Stalinism", as well as the immediate aftermath of Stalin's reign).
Notes of relevance to possibly no one but me (page numbers correspond to my digital edition):
p. 193 – “In the eighteenth century, Edmund Burke wrote admiringly of the ‘little platoons,’ the small social organizations from which, he believed, public spirit arose (and which he thought were threatened by the French Revolution). In the nineteenth century, Alexander de Tocqueville wrote equally enthusiastically of the ‘associations’ that ‘Americans of all ages, all conditions, and all dispositions constantly form.’ He concluded that they helped ward off dictatorship: ‘If men are to be remain civilized or to become so, the art of associating together must grow and improve.’
p. 406 - Jakub Berman was both culture minister, as well as head of secret police. Noted from Toranska, Oni: Stalin’s Polish Puppets. 1988.
p. 516 – Noting that some Poles actually sought to bring their factories closer to Marxist-oriented worker-management, Applebaum quotes Hungarian intellectual Eörsi: “That is the common trap of all quasi-revolutionary systems: the people begin to take seriously the real message of the officially declared ideology and the nationalized heroes of the system.” (From: page 110. Hegedus, “The Petofi Circle…” Journal of Communist Studies and Transition Politics 113,2, pp. 108-122.

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Preview of Washington Bark Day/Neighborhood Project Week 8
Calling all dog lovers! Well, even if you're not a dog lover, you can still check out the all day event happening in historic, Washington Park.
ROMP, Residents for Off-Leash Milwaukee Parks and Friends of MADACC, Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission, are gearing up for the 2011 Washington Bark Day. Bark Day is all about fundraising for local non-profit organizations in Milwaukee that are related to dogs and parks. The event also promotes responsible guardianship and educates the public about animal issues such as pet overpopulation and dog fighting.
There will be plenty of games, vendor booths, food, contests, raffles, demos, agility/lure courses, and a 1-mile dog walk around the park's lagoon.
Washington Bark Day will take place on Saturday, September 17th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 45th and Washington Blvd., in the heart of Washington Park. The 1k dog walk starts at 10:30 a.m.
To hear from one of this year's organizers, Robin Barry of ROMP, click below.

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I was browsing online deals and was actually surprised at how affordable vacations are now. there are like P9k deals with airfare and hotel accommodations included. Soo sweet! But I really have to say that my most ambitious dream vacation will be a trip to europe. I'd love to stay on one of those luxury paris vacation rentals and just enjoy eiffel, strolling around the country and shop. I heard LV stores there are huge!
Someday...somehow... :) in the meantime, asian travels are not bad at all. haha ;)


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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic macular edema (DME) occurs when blood vessels in the retina of patients with diabetes begin to leak into the macula, the part of the eye responsible for detailed central vision. These leaks cause the macula to thicken and swell, progressively distorting acute vision. While the swelling may not lead to blindness, the effect can cause a severe loss in central vision.
DME is the major cause of vision loss in people with diabetic retinopathy. People with diabetes have a 10 percent risk of developing the condition during their lifetime. Alimera estimates that close to one million people in the United States alone currently have DME and approximately 300,000 new cases develop annually.
DME is classified into two types:
- Focal macular edema: caused by vascular abnormalities (primarily microaneurysms), which tend to leak fluid.
- Diffuse macular edema: caused by dilated capillaries in the retina.
The current standard of care for the treatment of DME is laser photocoagulation. Laser photocoagulation is a retinal procedure in which a laser is used to cauterize leaky blood vessels or to apply a pattern of burns to reduce edema. This procedure has undesirable side effects including partial loss of peripheral and night vision. As a result of these side effects and a desire for improved visual outcomes, retinal specialists have supplemented laser photocoagulation with non-FDA approved pharmacologic therapies for the treatment of DME, including injections of corticosteroids and anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents. Both of these therapies are limited by a need for multiple injections to maintain a therapeutic effect.


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Officials confirm first two cases of West Nile Virus in Del. horses
DELAWARE – The Office of the State Veterinarian confirmed, on Thursday, Delaware’s first two cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in horses for the year 2018.
The first infected horse is a 3-year-old Standardbred mare in Kent County. The horse reportedly began showing signs of wobbling and staggering on August 19. Samples were submitted to the National Veterinary Services Laboratory, which confirmed the diagnosis of WNV on August 24. No vaccination history was available for the horse. The horse has shown slight improvement in its health.
The second infected horse is a 2-year-old Thoroughbred mare, also in Kent County. This horse was evaluated by a veterinarian on August 25. The vet says the horse had a fever, mild wobbling and staggering, droopy eyelid, difficulty controlling muscles of the mouth and throat, as well as depression. Cornell University Animal Health Diagnostic Center tested samples and confirmed WNV infection on August 28. This horse was not up-to-date on its WNV vaccine. The attending veterinarian has not reported any improvement in this horse’s condition.
Officials say West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are diseases transmitted to horses through mosquito bites. Humans can also be infected with WNV and EEE, but only though a mosquito bite. Health officials say the virus cannot be directly transmitted between horses, or between horses and people.
Signs of infection in horses include fever, anorexia, head pressing, depression or personality change, wobbling or staggering, weakness, blindness, convulsions, muscle spasms in the head and neck, or hind-limb weakness. If owners notice any of these signs in their horses, they should contact their veterinarian immediately.
Two cases of WNV were confirmed in Delaware horses in 2017. So far in Delaware in 2018, two cases of WNV have been found in humans.
The State Veterinarian urges horse owners to contact their veterinarians as soon as possible, because Delaware is in the midst of peak mosquito season. Experts also say residents should have horses and other equines vaccinated against WNV and EEE. Neither disease has a specific drug treatment, and EEE infections in horses are fatal in 70 to 90 percent of cases, and WNV in 30 percent of cases.
For more information about WNV or EEE:
- Human health questions should be directed to the Delaware Division of Public Health, (888) 295-5156, or (302) 744-4990.
- Animal health questions should be directed to the Delaware Department of Agriculture at (800) 282-8685 (Delaware only) or (302) 698-4500. Ask for the Poultry and Animal Health Section.
- Questions about the state’s mosquito control program or mosquito biology should be directed to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Mosquito Control Section at (302) 739-9917.

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2 edition of Nation-building. found in the catalog.
Karl Wolfgang Deutsch
|Statement||Edited by Karl W. Deutsch and William J. Foltz|
|Contributions||Foltz, William J, American Political Science Association|
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|Pagination||xix, 171 p.|
|Number of Pages||171|
Nation Building Fantasy? It's a theme that I've seen occasionally in Japanese web and light novels, but for the life of me I cannot think of one instance of it in western fantasy (aside from one scifi Objectivist YA novel that I had to read in the sixth grade). Nation Building: Why Some Countries Come Together While Others Fall Apart - Ebook written by Andreas Wimmer. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Nation Building: Why Some Countries Come Together While Others Fall : Andreas Wimmer.
Other nation-building efforts, however, have a checkered history--with some successes and many failures. Two recent reports have examined previous U.S. nation-building efforts in hopes of shedding light on what can be accomplished in Iraq. One is a book titled America's Role in Nation-Building: From Germany to Iraq. It was published in by. Religion, violence, and ethnicity are all intertwined in the history of Pakistan. The entrenchment of landed interests, operationalized through violence, ethnic identity, and power through successive regimes has created a system of ‘authoritarian clientalism.’ This book offers comparative, historicist, and multidisciplinary views on the role of identity politics in the development of Pakistan.
The book addresses questions such as: how should historians treat the earlier pasts of each country and the nationalism that guided the nation-building tasks? Where did political culture come in, especially when dealing with modern challenges of class, secularism and ethnicity? What part do external or regional pressures play when the nations Cited by: A new and comprehensive look at the reasons behind successful or failed nation building. Nation Building presents bold new answers to an age-old question. Why is national integration achieved in some diverse countries, while others are destabilized by political inequality between ethnic groups, contentious politics, or even separatism and ethnic war?Brand: Princeton University Press.
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laboratory manual of physiological chemistry
Le coeur en bandoulière.
Manager government in Pennsylvania municipalities
Kitchen witchs cookbook
DAC-3 pointing stability analysis results for SAGE III and other users of the International Space Station (ISS) Payload Attachment Sites (PAS)
Monster Comes to the City (826)
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Within the last month on my mint laptop chromium has been complaining about needing to be updated, and it disabled the plugin.
The manual update process is kind of a pain and to be honest and I had just not gotten around to doing the update. On a whim I decided to try and see if there was a way to do the update via apt-get instead of the manual install procedure and I found it
apt-get install flashplugin-nonfree
It updated the plugin in chromium as well … yay flash works again
I figured I would just post a quick link to this
Fantastic port diagram for vmware connectivity on virtualinsanity that I for one reason or another always have trouble finding when I need it most.
Awhile ago I did a story about Mint running as a virtual, about 6 months ago I was looking for a Linux solution for my laptop and while I had experience with many different variations over the years I have had mixed results with trying to completely replace windows as the base operating system on my laptops due to all the challenges presented every time I had used any of the main distro’s in the past.
1) Hardware/Driver functionality.
This is an old story laptops on average use more custom drivers (or at least manufacturer developed drivers) than desktops and on average I have had to fight much more with them for things like sound/video card and wireless drivers for one reason or another over the years as well as supporting plug and play hardware (like cellphone tethering or cell usb adapters or external hard drives). Often you could get things working at least in a minimal fashion but it was always a challenge to get everything running smoothly. Some of that was hardware choice a more thorough evaluation of linux compatibility before purchase would help make it easier but not all the systems I had to use could be chosen by me before hand (things like handmedown hardware or work provided hardware)
2) Full functionality as a”Desktop”
Don’t get me wrong I am a huge Linux fan for MANY uses but I had alway struggled using it as my primary operating system, every-time I had to go on the road and use tethering or deal with an NTFS formatted hard drive or weird serial dongle I would get frustrated. I am a virtualization guy and plenty of solutions out there to make sure you can run a windows virtual so you have it available but in the end sometimes it just needs to be on the native hardware to interact with external hardware.
3) Software options
While not a major problem due to my history there always were the last few stragglers in windows replacement softwares that did not work quite as I liked it to usually revolving around media and productivity.
My Experiences with MINT
Like any more modern distro mint provides a slick and intuitive installer so this was of no consequence installing, I wanted to get the feel of its base configuration so I literally left EVERYTHING default I made no significant changes during installation like I normally do.
Installation time ran about as long as normal and away i went all the default stuff you need is in by default from your system tools to software (more on that later)
My first surprise is that EVERYTHING worked by default all needed drivers were installed all hardware detected all features worked OUT OF THE BOX! No problems with video or wireless or sound it just worked and was detected on this particular laptop (Dell E6500) My surprise grew when I realized that I had no problems with any of the plug and play hardware that I normally use.
I do mean ANY, want to tether your windows mobile phone? Yep no problem just plug in and tell the phone to share and it gets picked up as a new network card automatically this surprisingly is even easier than it works on a windows laptop even with a windows mobile phone! Want to use that cell USB card? Yep absolutely just plug the device in go to the wireless manager and tell it what carrier it is to be used for!
These experiences were leaps and bounds better on MINT then they were on my windows platform things just worked quietly and un-obtrousivly as they should no fuss at all.
Like any linux head I have been collecting a whole series of “favorite” softwares for years that I had been dragging around and installing on systems everything from my favorite system performance monitoring tools to my favorite text editors and what not. Now I am not going to say that I still did not install some of those but all in all I have been amazed at the software selection that mint installs.
Things just work, they pick great default apps that are easy to use, reasonably light and powerful without going crazy and installing everything in the world. All the major bases are covered from media players to browsers as well as all the plugins for the browsers which is a nice touch if you have ever had to install Java or flash back in the day you remember what it was like. Again nothing any moderate to advanced user could not have accomplished but thats the point YOU DONT HAVE TO. They make a great starting platform that has all the basics and allow you the freedom to expand above and beyond if you choose to.
Being debian based and with the power of the apt repositories any software you need is right on your fingertips, it is one of the reasons I like debian based distros so much.
In the end it comes down to does it do what you want in the way you want it, that is the power of Linux and having all the choices out there for you. For me the answer is MINT does this for me I am absolutely happy with the distro and could not ask for a single thing more out of it.
I don’t normally do product introductions but i have been doing the research and have been absolutely blown away by the feature set for the device.
Some of the more stunning features for me are
Network File Protocols Supported
- Microsoft (CIFS/SMB/Rally)
- Linux/UNIX (NFS)
- Apple File Protocal (AFP) and Bonjour support
Dual Gigabit Ethernet—Connectivity with Jumbo frame support and high performance embedded architecture.
iSCSI Target—Provides block-level access for the most efficient storage utilization, especially for database and e
- Add storage capacity by connecting external USB Hard Disk Drives. The ix4 supports read and write on Fat32, NTFS or ext2/ext3, or HFS+ formatted drives
VMWare® Certified—HCL certified NAS (NFS) and iSCSI storage for VMware.
These are only some of the major features I find extremely intriguing for a device that for the base models are under $800, many people are using these or starting to use these for home vmware labs, baring some magic influx of money th is seems like a very affordable way to get network storage available to your home LAN
If anyone out there has gotten to actually play with one of these let me know how it works in real life!
This is a really easy one but it took me a bit to figure out actually and the answer turned out to be really easy.
I wanted to be able to sign onto xfire from my laptop which is MINT at this time (by the way my favorite distro ever)
Anyways it is simple as adding the gfire package which is the pidgin plugin for xfire
sudo apt-get install gfire
This adds the option in the dropdown list for the xfire protocol
Its as easy as that
This is a republish off my old blog … the old files are going away due to a change in hosts so please update links if you have any
I struggled with this quite a bit the first time around finding a source of information to configure Vyatta’s router solution just because examples are hard to find (not that there are any problems with it) so here is the configuration and examples that I had, I left IP addresses in there for examples but they may have to be changed depending on your home network setup
Before entering the below commands you have to be in configure mode and after commit them to memory (the commits are in there but will not put the configure in as you could do it all in one or multipule configure sessions)
Configure Outside interface for DHCP (eth0 is my outside interface)
Configure inside interface with static IP address (eth1 is my inside interface)
set interfaces ethernet eth1 address 192.168.11.1/24
Configure DHCP server for the internal network (note because of line wrap this looks funny but “set service” is the start of a new line that continues all the way to the next set service. One per line)
set service dhcp-server shared-network-name LAN subnet 192.168.11.0/24 start 192.168.11.10
set service dhcp-server shared-network-name LAN subnet 192.168.11.0/24 start 192.168.11.10 stop 192.168.11.50
set service dhcp-server shared-network-name LAN subnet 192.168.11.0/24 dns-server 22.214.171.124
set service dhcp-server shared-network-name LAN subnet 192.168.11.0/24 default-router 192.168.11.1
This toruns on the dhcp server for the 192.168.11.0/24 network and starts handing out IP addresses at 10 and stops at 50 I also set my outside DNS server as handed out by DHCP and the default router handed out
Set NAT (genaric rule to enable nat)
set service nat rule 1 outbound-interface eth0
set service nat rule 1 source address 192.168.11.0/24
set service nat rule 1 type masquerade
Forwarding SSH (creates a rule to forward ssh from any source to any destination that comes to the outside interface eth0 , this is because I have a dynamic IP address externaly so setting the destination is not useful and do not know the IP that I will be coming from) This acts like “port forwarding” in home routers
set service nat rule 2
set service nat rule 2 type destination
set service nat rule 2 inbound-interface eth0
set service nat rule 2 protocol tcp
set service nat rule 2 destination address 0.0.0.0/0
set service nat rule 2 destination port ssh
set service nat rule 2 source address 0.0.0.0/0
set service nat rule 2 inside-address address 192.168.11.48
After watching a recent episode of HAK5 I got renewed initiative to resume using a non pre purchased appliance based device as an external router/firewall. As many of you know if you followed my old blog I have done this before with a variaty of softwares both as a hardware and as a virtual device.
In this case I wanted to use smoothwall
For those not familiar smoothwall is a very nice pre-packaged linux based operating system designed to be your edge firewall. The twist I am adding is that I want to run this as a virtual device but keep it simple enough that you would not need specialized hardware to accomplish it (things like VLAN capable switch or such which would be very doable to reduce the NIC count)
A word of warning this post really requires a working knowledge of the basics of vmware (Setting up, configuring ESX itself and a basic level of knowing how to modify virtual hardware and deal with ISO’s) if you are not up this level of knowledge there are plenty of blogs out there that will help you get started, I will also try to write some “basics” but if I miss anything please comment and let me know what I need to add to make it easy for you.
That being said I am using my standard home used tower (Dell SC440) as my virtual device … I have 3 different NIC’s in the device but I am only going to use 2 for this particular project.
As you can see from my networking diagram I have 2 virtual switches with virtual machine port groups on them the inside or green interface will be in the “VM Network” Port group the outside or red interface will be the one in the “Outside” port group
The next step is to create the virtual machine, I created a standard virtual machine marked as “Other Linux 32 bit” as the configuration with the name smoothwall, When creating it leave the default HDD size. I will show you why in a little bit.
As you can see here I created the virtual machine as “Other Linux” With 512 MB of RAM this can be scaled up later if you wish.
Now comes the tricky part, smooth wall does not detect SCSI hard drives which are the standard for ESX.
Step1 is to edit the settings of the smooth wall virtual machine
Step2 is to remove the existing hard disk
Step 3 is to add a new IDE virtual hard disk
This is the only major modification that you have to make to the virtual hardware. You will also need to add a network interface to the “inside” and “outside” port group.
After that is complete you are ready to start installing the hardware
At this point boot to the ISO/CD and follow the menu’s
We are going to want to do a RED+Green configuration for this.
The last trick that makes a virtual environment different than the physical is that we have virtual network cards that are using the same driver set. There are several ways around this but the easiest I found is that wen you do the card assignment it states what MAC address is being used after you assign it.
This MAC address is visiable in the settings of the NIC in vmware
This should point you in the right direction to find which is which. IF you assigned it to the wrong one the nice thing is you can just flip the port assignment at any time.
At this point it is like any other smoothwall deployments out there I would recommend watching HAC5′s Building a High speed Router episode
Received the following error and thought it was intresting
“A general system error occurred. The system returned on error. Communication with the virtual machine may have been interrupted .”
This KB article covers some of the standard reasons
I would add to this article that you get this same error message if you try to add a VM to inventory (by browsing and adding the .vmx file) if the volume it is on is in read only mode (or in my case the ACL’s were set to allow read only)
Make sure you have read-write access to the volume you want to import a VM from
Well I am not normally one for reviews (Usually configuration / problem solving) But after reading the Linux Critic‘s post on Mint Fluxbox edition I felt that I should go through and evaluate the XFCE version (as it is my personal favourite WM)
Now this review is unique in two ways
- I am doing this on top of workstation (this is my first graphical VM on top of it myself)
- This is absolutely my first install of Mint anywhere ever so I am evaluating both the install as well as first impression of the ease of installation and options
I have a fairly extensive background in linux, most of the majors and some of the not so. Everyone has their own views on what an operating system should be for what they want to do with it (weather that be personal or server) as well as their experience level. My normal choice for both server as well as my desktops is Debian, I feel it is a light weight basic distro with just the right configuration and tools installed by default that make it easy to expand your options easily. As such for a graphical interface on odd hardware (or places where Debian is hard to install) I have relied on ubuntu being still familiar territory with larger install footprint but also more out of the box functionality.
The installation procedure is phenomenal, like any standard bootable distro you simply boot to the disk and select “install” from the desktop shortcut to run through the installation. In this case I left the defaults in place favouring quick setup over any custom procedure, this is also likly the most common way to deploy it
Installed and setup in under 15 minutes as a virtual no problem.
I would also say that the installation of vmware tools was a breese too something that sometimes requires a bunch of extra steps. Unlike some of the Debian distro’s the kernal headers are installed as well as make and a C++ compiler so it was simply mount the tools disk, copy them to my desktop and run the installer perl script.
The tools installed are all the standards needed and seems to be very full featured with a lot of my favorite applications installed out of the gate even the ones that have been traditionally hard to install (and even harder on a 64 bit platform).
It also appears to draw on the large ubuntu repository for additional apt sources making use of a very large repository of applications.
Look and Feel
My overall impression of XFCE Mint can be summed up as “Clean, fast, responsive” While it seems to have all the base apps I am looking for it does not suffer like some of the other “Full” desktop distributions by bogging down due to the extra overhead even running as a VM.
Unlike most distros I also did not have the immediate urge to change the theme, and that is saying a LOT.
That is not to say wont do it anyways!
That being said it also uses compiz and emerald with the effects toned down, this happens to be my first time using them outside of a GNOME environment but they seem to like everything else to be toned just right and not try to be flashy by trading off performance but are there for if you want to do more of the advanced desktop features
Software updates are slick here, of course there is always the command line and with apt and aptitude this is an easy procedure
The update manager needs to be pointed out, it may seem like a simple thing but ranking your updates by the reliability of the package and sources to let a user know which ones should be safe and which ones you are pushing the bleeding edges and need to watch out for is a great feature in my book. You are also able to easily add package exceptions for the update manager to ignore if you know you have something custom or need a particular version to not be updated.
Other software seem to be a fully featured suit of your standard adons and productivity software (such as firefox and openoffice)
I did encounter a problem in my envyronment that is so far un-resolved that should be mentioned. On first setup I logged in set the root account password and installed vmware tools and rebooted. After that point I am unable to log in as my limited account that I created. When trying to log in it just cycles back to the login screen when authenticating and brings be back to the login prompt. No errors and nothing to indicate that there is a problem
I created another limited user and can log in without issue so not to entirely sure what is wrong with the first account
I have also encountered odd behavior out of the browser in the limited account, again without error so hard to track down a why but the browser has problems connecting to websites when I am logged in as the limited users. Sites like google reader and such that work just fine in as the root account or from other machines will just fail to load. Firefox just sits and trys to connect and fails out after a significant period of time. It seems to be hit and miss and if you close and re-open the browser sometimes the sites that would not work do again
I am guessing a permission issue in the browser as the behavior when logged in as root is flawless
A re-installation resolved this problem.
Great distro this one has taken over my first place ranking for favorite desktop operating system.
More efficient and clean full featured systems like this are needed Now all we need to do is have rdesktop catch up with windows remote desktop feature sets and I will have a 100 percent fully functional workstation operating system just how I like it.
I figured I would post my views on Duncan Epping’s question on what we would like to see pertaining to Tiering in the “Cloud”
Like with most things my view is it should be my option.
I know many cloud providers would like to just do it in the background, and for a large majority of data sets I would choose to let them tier (Assuming it is a cheaper option) .That being said if we ever get to the point of hosting mission critical application on cloud storage/VM environment there are some things that i would either A) Want to ensure a level of performance by not allowing tiering or B) know the access patterns of my dataset would not play well with being tiering
Though this brings up the concern that all the current tiering technologies are different, the way tiering works on one vendor is so completely different than the other it may not be possible without experience on all those vendors and or a LOT of research to know if my data will work on tiered storage.
Part of this may be the storage engineer in me wanting to maintain control but any vendor I choose to provide cloud storage would have to be exceptionally willing to troubleshoot performance problems if they wanted to tier my data because troubleshooting storage problems can sometimes be very very difficult i would have to know that they would be able to do it before introducing another variable like autonomic tiering.
All in all I am a fan of tiering but require the granular level control over it that I get in house if I were to think about doing it out of house in respect to storage.
I am sure some day they will get to that level with open storage platforms


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This is a standard irrigation system control box used for residential homes. It can manage a maximum of six valves.
Hi @jlhcc ,
Try disconnecting the power and the back up battery, then press and hold the manual start / advance button for about 10 seconds to dissipate any residual power in the controller.
Reconnect the power again to see if this has reset the controller.
I got lucky. Mine just needed resetting. I removed the battery and plug. After about 30 mins, I put the battery back and plugged it back in. The PR OFF was gone and was able to reprogram the system again.
Keep it simple. If unplugging the power supply and removing and then putting back the LCD backup batter doesn’t work, next step would be to replace the fuse. If you’re lucky, there will be a back up fuse waiting for you in the panel you removed to access that area. If not, pop the fuse out and take it to a hardware store to get a new one. Worked for me.
Sorry for not posting this previously. After trying what I suggested above it only worked for a short time. The true fix was replacing my old panel with a new updated version from the same company sold at Home Depot.
Try manually running each station one at a time for about 10 minutes and check if the fuse blows.
If it does and if it only always blows when using the same station then it may be that the station is faulty or the solenoid valve for that station may have a problem e.g. gets wet etc and shorts out.
You could then try swapping the station wires on the controller to prove whether the problem is with the solenoid (the problem will move with the solenoid to the new station position) or whether it is with the station position in the controller.
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The sweetest Chrysoberyl and Ruby ring, the gemstones in open backed settings, decorated with three gold beads each side and with very pretty scrolled shoulders.
Comes with antique box shown.
I just adore the magical colourway!
circa 1840 english
size - 8.25 and can be sized , evidence of prior resizing
weight - 2.9g
high carat gold
chrysoberyl approx 5mm x 4mm
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MARKET turmoil continued to grip Europe yesterday, with a sell-off in tech stocks in the US and retail gloom there also contributing to a tough day for investors.
Bank of England governor Mark Carney also warned of a shock for Britain similar to that it experienced in the 1970s if there's a no-deal Brexit.
The price for West Texas Intermediate tumbled below $54 (€47.41) a barrel for the first time in a year amid concern Opec's plans to cut production won't be enough to stem a surge in stockpiles and a sell-off in global equities. Futures for January delivery fell as much as 6.2pc in New York.
Meanwhile, there were warnings that the end of quantitative easing could spell trouble for Italy's debt. One Governing Council member noted that Italy's central bank is the largest buyer of the country's debt. He said that raises the question of who will purchase the roughly €275bn of government securities Italy is expected to issue next year.
In Ireland, the Iseq Overall Index had slumped almost 1.2pc soon before the close, to 5,827. It's now back at a level not seen since 2016. Ryanair was 1.8pc lower at €11.44 near the end of the session. Shares in rival Easyjet tumbled almost 5pc, despite it reporting a 41pc jump in full-year profit.
Shares in CRH had barely budged near the close, at €24.10, after it said that third-quarter sales rose 4pc to €7.96bn and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation was up 3pc to €1.37bn.
Mincon plummeted more than 9pc after mining stocks were hit.
The UK's Ftse-100 was down 0.6pc minutes before the close. Germany's DAX fell 1.5pc and France's CAC-40 lost 1.1pc.


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The 17th China International Mountain Quest kicks off in Chongqing, southwest China
CHONGQING, China, November 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The 17th China International Mountain Quest and 2022 National Mountain Championship Opened in Wulong District, Southwest China Municipality of Chongqing the November, 1st.
More than 50 outdoor sports teams from home and abroad will participate in the competition which lasts until November 3.
As an A-level international outdoor mountain sports event, China International Mountain Quest is one of the most influential, largest and highest outdoor cross-country events in the world. Asia. It has been held 16 times, attracting nearly 400 sports teams from over 70 countries and regions.
The event covers 143 kilometers in length over three days. The course design closely follows Wulong’s unique landscape with its mountains and waters. The entire route passes through the Wulong World Natural Heritage Scenic Site.
The competition includes running, mountain biking, kayaking, swimming, abseiling, jungle trekking and cave exploration, among others.
Wulong, located in the lower reaches of the Wujiang River southeast of Chongqingis a major tourist destination in Chongqing.
It has been listed as a World Natural Heritage Site, National 5A Tourist Attraction, National Tourist Resort and National Demonstration Area for promoting tourism throughout the region.
According to Wulong District Publicity Department, at present, Wulong vigorously pursues the growth of the tourism industry to expand its global fame and promotes the deep integration of tourism and primary, secondary and tertiary industries. , including agriculture, construction industry, modern service industry in an attempt to build a world famous tourist destination.
In the future, Wulong will continue to develop the sports industry chain and leverage the advantages of China International Mountain Quest brand to hold various international events such as International Marathon and International Climbing World Cup.
Further efforts will be made to promote the integration of sports and tourism for high-quality development to make Wulong an international mountain outdoor sports resort.
SOURCE Wulong District Publicity Department

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Nick Grant continues to roll out the dope content from his ’88 mixtape, and today, the South Carolina native delivers his latest visual for his track “Black Sinatra.”
Giving us a classic, black and white visual, produced by Kenny Rothschild, Nick tells the story about his ups and downs in life. From struggling to have money, to having jealous friends, and being a black male in today’s world.
Earlier this year, we had the chance to catch up with the talented rapper where he talked about his journey, his project ’88, and more.
Press play, and watch Nick Grant’s video for “Black Sinatra” below.


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If you’re looking for a supportive shoe that can handle wet trails beside waterfalls and dry trails up mountainsides, these shoes are the perfect option.
They’re also waterproof and breathable so your feet will stay warm and dry in any weather condition. Make sure to size down if you want them to fit comfortably, as they tend to run large.
Do I Need Hiking Boots For Smoky Mountains?
If you’re looking for a hiking shoe that can handle wet and dry conditions, try a waterproof or breathable option. Hiking shoes should also have good traction to help you stay on the trail even when it’s wet outside.
You’ll need extra padding in your feet if you plan on spending a lot of time walking through waterfalls or over rocky terrain. When choosing an elevation, be sure to take into account how much rain falls there during the year and what type of trails are available up those mountainsides.
Hiking boots are not necessary for the Smoky Mountains, but they can make your trip more comfortable and support your feet while you’re hiking. Make sure to wear socks and keep a hat on if it’s cold out, as these tips will help protect you from the elements and smoke inhalation.
If you don’t have hiking boots, sporting shoes or sandals will work just fine. When visiting mountains outside of North America, be aware that footwear may vary in style and fit based on the climate conditions where each mountain is located Always consult with an expert before heading into any challenging terrain so that you can get the most out of your experience.
Waterproof and Breathable
Yes, you will need hiking boots for the Smoky Mountains. They should be waterproof and breathable so that you can stay comfortable and dry while exploring the area.
Make sure to get a size that is comfortable and fits your feet well in order to avoid blisters or other injuries during your hike. Don’t forget to pack an extra pair of shoes in case something happens to your first set of boots.
Hiking through these beautiful mountains is definitely worth it if you enjoy spending time outdoors in nature.
Wet Trails beside Waterfalls
Depending on the type of waterfall you’re visiting, hiking boots may not be necessary. However, if you plan to explore wet trails beside waterfalls, wearing waterproof shoes is a must.
Be sure to bring plenty of drinking water with you and pack snacks in case you get hungry while exploring the falls. If weather conditions change and it starts raining or snowing heavily, immediately head for shelter.
Always use caution when navigating around these natural wonders – never go alone and always stay aware of your surroundings.
Dry Trails up Mountainsides
You don’t need hiking boots for trails up mountainsides, but you will need to wear sturdy shoes if you plan on walking in the woods or fields. The soil is often very dry and rocky up high, so be prepared for a lot of walking and climbing.
Wear sunscreen, hats, jackets and pants to protect yourself from the sun and chilly weather conditions. Bring water with you to avoid getting dehydrated or lost in the wilderness. Always use caution when exploring wild areas – stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
What should I wear to Smoky Mountains?
There can be a lot of smoke in the air while you’re visiting the Smoky Mountains, so it’s important to wear clothing that will protect you from the heat and particulates. A good idea is to bring along a hat or sunglasses since they can really help reduce your exposure to smog.
The mountains are a beautiful place, but they can also be quite cold. Make sure you dress warmly and bring layers so that you’re comfortable no matter the weather conditions.
Bring Rain Gear
If there is any chance of rain in the area, please bring your rain gear. Even if it’s only light showers, a little precipitation can add up over time and cause problems with your car’s engine.
Be Prepared For Change In Weather
Be prepared for potential changes in weather in the Smoky Mountains region- from hot to cold, wet to dry. This means having appropriate clothing for all conditions – even when it looks like things will stay calm on the surface (they never do).
Car Maintenance Is Important In The Mountains Too.
While enjoying your trip to the mountains don’t forget about basic car maintenance – cleaning out those filters regularly and topping off fluids where necessary will keep your vehicle running optimally and help avoid any mechanical issues down the road.
What should I wear to the Tennessee mountains?
If you’re visiting the Tennessee mountains in winter, be prepared for heavy coats, sweaters and long-sleeved shirts. For lighter clothing options, consider jeans, cardigans and short-sleeved shirts.
Be sure to pack sunscreen and hat if necessary.
Can you walk in the Smoky Mountains?
If you’re planning on hiking in the Smoky Mountains, be sure to pack some extra clothes and supplies just in case of a fire. The mountains are filled with dry wood that can easily catch fire if there is any wind or spark.
If you’re looking for a scenic hike, then be sure to check out the well-maintained trails in the Smoky Mountains. The trails are excellent for hiking and provide beautiful views of the surrounding area. You’ll also find plenty of opportunities for recreation such as picnicking and fishing.
Excellent Hiking Conditions
Hiking in the Smoky Mountains is a great way to get some exercise while enjoying some stunning scenery. The trails are usually well maintained and offer excellent conditions for hiking, including clear paths and gentle slopes.
The mountains that make up the Smoky Mountains are some of the most beautiful in all of North America, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to take a walk through nature’s beauty. Plus, if you happen to run into any wildlife along your hike, odds are good that they will be quite friendly.
Plenty of Recreation Opportunities
Whether you’re interested in fishing or playing golf, there’s always something to do at one of these parks – no matter what your interests may be. And if you get tired from all those miles hiked? There’s always room for a relaxing dip in one of the local lakes or rivers.
Is hiking the Smoky Mountains hard?
It depends on your fitness level, weather conditions and trail condition. If you’re fit enough, hiking the Smoky Mountains is a great way to see some of America’s most beautiful scenery.
However, make sure you bring gear that will protect you from the elements and reduce your chances of getting injured while hiking the Smoky Mountains. Be prepared for changing weather conditions – it can be very windy or hot up there.
Finally, remember to have fun – hiking the Smoky Mountains is an excellent way to get in shape and enjoy nature at the same time.
Do I need bear spray in Smoky Mountains?
There is no need to carry bear spray in the Smoky Mountains. This area is home to plenty of bears, but they are generally not aggressive and will usually leave people alone if they don’t bother them. However, if you’re ever confronted by a bear, remember that screaming and throwing objects at it will probably only make things worse.
- Bear spray is a valuable tool for hikers and mountain climbers who need to protect themselves from aggressive wildlife in the Smoky Mountains. Bears are common in these areas, and if you’re not prepared for an encounter, it can lead to unpleasantness.
- If you’re hiking or climbing in the Smoky Mountains, make sure to bring along bear spray as your primary form of protection against animal attacks. This product will scare away most animals, giving you peace of mind while on your hike or climb.
- While bears may be more likely to attack people who are unprepared or smell strange, any wild animal can become dangerous when threatened or attacked – including squirrels, deer, elk and other large mammals that live in these mountains. Always stay aware of your surroundings and dress appropriately for the conditions you’ll be encountering.
- Make sure to store your bear spray securely so that it’s accessible if necessary – don’t leave it unattended near trails or campsites where bears might frequent. And finally… BE PREPARED FOR AN ENCOUNTER.
How do people dress in Gatlinburg?
There are a lot of different ways that people dress in Gatlinburg. Some people wear jackets and hats, while others prefer to take it easy and wear flip-flops or shorts. There’s really no wrong way to go when you’re in the town, as long as you’re comfortable.
- In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, people typically dress in loose clothing to keep cool during the morning and afternoon hours when it is cold outside. However, as the day warms up, they start to take more jackets and sweaters off to enjoy the warmer weather.
- People in Gatlinburg also tend to dress more conservatively than most other parts of the United States because of the cooler climate. This means that there are a lot less revealing clothes on display compared to places like Miami or Los Angeles.
- Weather conditions can change rapidly in Gatlinburg so people need to be prepared for any temperature variation at any time of day or night.
- Although nighttime temperatures may be colder than daytime temperatures, evenings tend to be much milder due to the cooling breeze from the mountains nearby.
- Finally, even though summer is officially over in Gatlinburg, things can still get pretty chilly at night – so make sure you have plenty of warm clothes handy just in case.
No, you don’t need hiking boots for the Smoky Mountains. However, if you are planning on doing any strenuous activity such as hiking or backpacking in the Smokies, it is important to bring along appropriate footwear and clothing in case of inclement weather.
I have been working in the outdoor industry for the past 5 years.
I have been leading hikes and backpacking trips up to 10 miles in length through some of the most beautiful terrain in New England. But my favorite thing to do is to take people on day hikes and teach them about the area’s natural history, geology, ecology, and wildlife.

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by Rome Jorge
CANNES – It’s getting harder and harder to keep the focus of people on what you want them to see and away from what you don’t. In the age of global 24/7 ubiquitous branding and marketing, constant exposure not only allows new ways to constantly engage consumers’ attention, it also quickly exposes the flaws and slips of both personalities and brands as well as quickly tiring them on any novelty. It’s time advertisers, brand managers, publicists, and media practitioners learn a thing or two from the centuries old craft of illusionists.
No one else knows better how to keep people focused on what they want while performing sleight-of-hands. No one else knows the careful balance between credibility and fantasy or between revelation and secrecy that is necessary for entertaining audiences. And no illusionist is better at keeping audiences beguiled than David Copperfield—a name synonymous with his trademark combination of humor, drama, astounding theatricality, and disarming charisma. Copperfield is famous for such spectacles as making New York’s Statue of Liberty disappear and walking right through China’s Great Wall and has sold over four billion US dollars worth of tickets to his various shows worldwide—a staggering 600 shows a year.
At the 2016 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity—the preeminent creative awards in the world held at the French Riviera—Copperfield wowed an audience used to the most creative spectacles as he delivered a uniquely didactic presentation entitled Making Magic: The Art of Illusion in Modern Brand Narrative that was studded with magic tricks and peppered with laughter at the Debussy Theatre on June 18 4pm (local time) for the second conference on the first day of the Lions Live seminars. True to its name, Lions Live is available publicly and globally through real-time video streaming.
Joining Copperfield was Kenneth Hertz, founding partner of entertainment marketing and strategy consulting firm memBrain that represents Intel, McDonald’s, Hasbro, Logitech, and Keds and senior partner at Los Angeles law firm of Hertz Lichtenstein & Young LLP that represents celebrities such as Will and Jada Smith, Gwen Stefani, The Black Eyed Peas, Keith Richards, Jason Mraz, Britney Spears, Annie Leibovitz, and Ariana Grande.
Hertz began by quoting science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”
He went on to note, “In a world of increasing transparency brought on by the fact that everyone is broadcasting to everyone all the time, it’s made marketing very challenging and I thought maybe there was something we can learn about transparency from the world’s greatest illusionist.”
Copperfield revealed that he became an illusionist because of his need to entertain. His idols were not magicians such as Harry Houdini but actors such as Gene Kelly. Few people realize that at 18 years of age, Copperfield, born David Seth Kotkin, was cast as the lead in The Magic Man, a musical comedy created by the producers of Grease that opened to rave reviews. During the talk at Cannes, Copperfield had the audience in the palm of his hands.
He reveals that what sets him apart from other illusionists is storytelling. He explains, “My magic was never just about magic. When I sawed a girl in half, I did it as a date with a magician. It had context. Before vanishing someone behind a shower curtain, I would do it as a scene from Psycho. It was always about emotional context.”
Copperfield recounted how his magic trick of making an airplane disappear for his own television special had people talking. “It was viral before viral existed,” he exclaimed. It taught him a priceless lesson. “I learned the power of big iconic idea that day,” he confided.
His success was as much about trust and authenticity as it was about illusion and deception. “There’s a relationship I have with the audience. They trust me,” noted Copperfield.
In his most famous magic trick. Copperfield combined a big idea with context and storytelling. He transformed his disappearing trick on the Statue of Liberty into a lesson on the value of freedom—people don’t know how much they needed it until it was gone—and Copperfield’s own story as an immigrant’s son—the real-life narrative of how his parents Hy and Rebecca Kotkin were jewish Russians who came to America with hopes and dreams like the millions welcomed by the Statue of Liberty through the century.
“The power of the big ideas is what it’s all about,” enthuses Copperfield. “It’s also the power of storytelling too,” chimes in Hertz, noting, “As it turns out convergence isn’t telephones and televisions and computers. It’s about marketers being better storytellers and storytellers figuring out what it is they sell for a living.” He adds, “One thing file sharing taught the music and move industry was that it’s hard to sell content, but you can use content to sell.”
Copperfield also highlights the need to surprise audience by turning conventions on their heads. He recounts having invented a new trick where he could be sawed in half without any box obscuring his body. But instead of performing it as is, he fooled audiences into thinking it was an escape trick. To their horror, Copperfield failed to escape the saw of doom and was cut in half, only to be amazed by both his disjointed feet still wiggling.
Ever the entertainer, Copperfield not only regales the audience with humorous anecdotes and video clips of his old tricks but also performs new ones live in ways that has them laughing in stitches.
The brand of David Copperfield continues to work its magic.