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ICURRENT LITERATURE IJ Oral Maxillofac Surg51:99-102.1993
Responses of Neural Elements in Experimentally InducedCarcinoma of the Hamster Tongue: An ImmunohistochemicalStudy Using Antibodies to Neurofilament Protein (NFP) andGlia-Specific S-100 Protein. Izumi K, Maeda T. Jpn J OralMaxillofac Surg 38:896, 1992
Innervation of carcinomas induced by application of9,10dimethyl-I,2-benzanthracene (DMBA) was investigated inthe hamster tongue by using immunohistochemistry fordemonstration of neurofilament protein (NFP) and glia-specific S·100 protein. The tumors were well-differentiatedsquamous cell carcinomas showing cordlike invasion of theunderlying fibrous tissue and muscle layer. The characteristicfeature of the innervation was the extreme scarcity of NFPand S-100 protein-irnmunopositive neural elements seen inthe stroma and around blood vessels of the carcinomas. Thefew NFP-positive neural elements that were observed in thecarcinoma invading zone were very fine and did not bearany relation to blood vesselsor tumor nests. Unlike calcitoningene-related peptide-positive nerves, which were intenselypositive in arterioles in the surrounding muscle layer, a densedistribution of S-100 protein-positive neural elements wasnot seen around .the abundant arterioles in the carcinomainvading zone. The results suggest a high pain threshold andthe absence of an autoregulatory mechanism in the bloodvessels of the carcinoma tissue.-T. NAKAJIMA
Reprint requests to Dr Izumi: First Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Niigata University, 2-5274,Gakkocho, Niigata City95I, Japan.
Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Head and Neck Cancer Surgery.Saginur R, Odell TF, Poliquin JF. J Otolaryngol 17:2, 1988
Postoperative infection rates of 20% to 80% have been reported in various series of major head and neck surgery patients undergoing therapeutic cancer surgery. The role in theseinfections of facultative and aerobic gram-negative bacilli isuncertain. Even though these are common isolates in infections in this group of patients, arninoglycoside prophylaxis,in addition to prophylaxis directed against anaerobes andgram-positive organisms, has resulted in an insignificantchange in infection rates. There have been a number ofstudieson the effect of prophylactic antibiotics in head and neckcancer surgery patients and, after review of these, there issome concern whether these antibiotics are therapeutic orprophylactic. There is no generally accepted practice of prophylaxis in patients undergoing cancer surgery of the upperaerodigestive tract . It has been well documented that prophylaxis is generally effective. A review of the literature revealed that single dose prophylaxis was of no effect whengiven more than 3 hours after bacterial inoculation subcutaneously into rats, but was of maximum effect when administered immediately before the bacterial challenge. Thesestudies in rats were substantiated by studies in humans byStone, in which he showed ccfazolin given both preoperativelyand postoperatively was more effective than the same agentgiven postoperatively only. Other than this critical perioperative period ofeffective antibiotic levels, several other principles apply to antibiotic prophylaxis in surgery. Tissue levels
of antibiotics should be maintained throughout the operation.Antimicrobial spectrum ofthe agent used should include mostall of the expected pathogens (the agent may not be the agentofchoice for therapy ofinfections at that given site.) It shouldbe nontoxic and inexpensive. It should be given sufficientlyclose in time to the surgery to preclude the development ofresistant flora preoperatively. The duration of prophylaxisshould be minimized for reasons of acquired resistance, expense, and toxicity. The authors evaluated cefamandole inhead and neck cancer surgery patients in which the mucousmembrane of the aerodigestive tract was violated. The studywas placebo-controlled, double-blinded, and randomized.The initial dose of prophylaxis was given on call from theward to the operating room. The initial dose was 2 g, followedby I g 4 hours later, and I g 8 hours after the initial dose.Patients were evaluated for evidence of wound infection orrespiratory infection. Wounds were graded on a scale of0 to3, with the 0 being normal healing and 3 being purulentdischarge or dehiscence. A wound infection for the purposeof this study was defined as a wound with purulent drainage.Patients were followed for a minimum of 4 weeks postop- .eratively. The study was planned to include 40 patients; butthe study was stopped at 20 patients for ethical reasons because of significant differences between the two groups.Wound infection developed in 27% of the antibiotic groupand 55% of the placebo group. Microbiology revealed a mixedflora. The duration of use of prophylactic antimicrobials hasover the years diminished progressively from prolonged (Iweek or more) to relatively brief. Previous studies have givenprophylactic antibiotics in major head and neck surgery fora duration as brief as 24 hours. In this study, 8 hours oftherapy was effective.There was twice the incidence of woundinfections in the control group, but the small number precluded statistical significance. The study was stopped becauseof excessive morbidity in the placebo group.-E.L. MOSBY
Reprint requests to Dr Saginur: Department of Medicine, OttawaCivic Hospital, 1053CarlingAve,Ottawa, Ontario, Canada KIY4E9.
Cholesterol Granuloma of the Maxillary Antrum. GatlandDJ, Young RP, Jeffrey 11M. J Otolaryngol 17:131, 1988
"Cholesterol granula" is a histologic term, not a clinicaldiagnosis. It is not related in any way to cholesteatoma. It isa foreign body reaction to the presence ofcholesterol crystalsand shows no abnormal growth of epithelium. It is a lesionwhich is well recognized in the middle ear, mastoid area,testes, fallopian tube and arterial atheroma, and followinghemorrhage into thyroid'adenomas, Their behavior has beencharacterized as ranging from benign to destructive. Theredoes not appear to be any cause that has been demonstratedand they do not respond to conservative therapy. There doesnot appear to be any correlation between the duration oftheir symptoms and their benign or destructive behavior, assome patients have been asymptomatic while the majorityhave had symptoms that have ranged from 6 months to 6years. The symptoms occurring appear to be nonspecific,being predominantly nasal obstruction. The histologic appearance does not vary with the tissue in which it occurs.Review of the literature suggests that a closed space with
poor ventilation or drainage is the prime factor in their development. It is felt that a chronic effusion of hemorrhagethen leads to cholesterol precipitation. The traditional viewis that the cholesterol crystals are derived from the hemorrhage. Some feel that slow lymph drainage might also besignificant. The case report on this patient showed that thelesion occurred in a 70-year-old white male with a 6-weekhistory ofprogressive painless swelling ofhis right cheek, hischief complaint being that his denture no longer fit. Therewere no other symptoms and clinical examination, except aspertained to the area of the lesion, was within normal limits.There was a non tender spongy swelling of the right cheekand a cystic 5 X 3-cm swelling replacing the upper alveolusand hard palate on the right side. A plain film radiographshowed a large soft tissue mass occupying the right maxillaryantrum with thinning and ballooning out of the superior andlateral walls with destruction of the hard palate. These filmswere consistent with carcinoma. Tomograms were orderedthat showed that the bony margins of the antrum appearedto be intact. The patient was taken to surgery where aspirationproduced 60 mL of brown fluid and a biopsy of the soft tissueshowed typical features ofa cholesterol granuloma with numerous cholesterol clefts surrounded by foreign body-typegiant cells embedded in granulation tissue. The antrum wasfound to be filled with pallapoidal material and there wasinspissated mucus present on the inferior and medial walls.The wallswere found to bedeficient inferiorly and posteriorly.Contents of the antrum were completely stripped and anintranasal antrostomy created. Histologic examinationshowed similar features to that of the frozen biopsy and confirmed that the lesion had eroded bone. There was no reportedhistory of trauma as a source for the hemorrhage.-E.L.MOSBY
Request reprints to MrGatland: ENT Department, St Bartholomew'sHospital, W Smithfield, London Eel England.
New Book AnnotationsDrugs, Diseases, and the Periodontium. Seymour RA, Heasman PA, Macgregor IDM. New York, NY, Oxford UniversityPress, 1992, 206 pages, illustrated, $89.00
This book discusses in detail how the periodontal tissuescan be affected by specific disease states and various otherfactors such as drug therapy, aging, smoking, diet, and sexhormones. There are also chapters on the beneficial effectsof antiplaque and anticalculus agents, antimicrobials and antiinflammatory drugs. While aimed mainly at the periodontistand general dental practitioner, there is still considerable information provided that is ofgeneral interest to the oral andmaxillofacial surgeon.
Complications and Problems in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.Peck GC (ed), with 15 contributors. New York, NY, GowerMedical Publishing, 1992, 300 pages, 750 illustrations,$149.50
As implied by the title, this book focuses on the complications that may beassociated with various forms of aestheticsurgery. Of the II chapters, at least 7 arc of interest to theoral and maxillofacial surgeon. These include chapters onrhinoplasty (2), face lift, forehead lift, blepharoplasty, chinand malar augmentation, and chemical face peel. By discussing complications and their solution, the authors hopeto enable the reader to avoid similar situations from occurring.
Atlas of Replantation and Transplantation of Teeth. Andreasen JO (ed), with 4 contributors. Philadelphia, PA,Saunders. 1992, 304 pages, 1106 illustrations. $1 10.00
The treatment procedures described in this classic bookhave been tested clinically over a 20-year period, and arcbased on extensive experimental investigation. Thoroughlydescribed and beautifully illustrated are chapters on surgicalanatomy and wound healing; replantation of avulsed teeth;intentional replantation; autotransplantation of molars, premolars, canines, and incisors; cryopreservation of teeth; autotransplantation and orthodontic treatment planning; andrestoration of transplanted teeth. Each chapter concludes witha comprehensive list of references.
Perloperative Care of the Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPatient. Davis LF, Ruskin JD (eds), with 19 contributors.Oral and Maxillofacial Clinics of North America, vol 4, no3, 1992, 733 pages, illustrated
This volume brings together a comprehensive group ofarticles covering the gamut ofpreoperative considerations inthe surgical patient. Included are discussions of cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, endocrine and hernotogicevaluation, as well as special considerations in the irnrnunocompromised and pregnant patient. Also discussed arepreoperative pain control, the various aspects of preanestheticevaluation, and fluid, electrolyte, and nutritional status.
Tissue Expansion. Magalon G, Aubert J-P, Bardot J, PaulheP (eds), with 7 contributors. Marseille, France, ImprimerieLarny, 1991, 255 pages, illustrated
This book provides detailed information on an evolvingprocedure that willcontinue to find increased use. It discussesequipment, incisions, histology, microbiology, techniques,indications, complications, and results. The extensive sectionon the uses in the head and neck region is supplemented withnumerous, well illustrated case reports.
Advanced Osseointegration Surgery: Applications in theMaxillofacial Region. Worthington P, Branemark poI (eds),with 39 contributors. Chicago, IL, Quintessence PublishingCo, 1992, 404 pages, 668 illustrations (363 color), $140.00
This extensive text is designed for the surgeon already experienced in routine implant surgery. It addresses such problems as severe bony atrophy, use of bone grafting, management of the partially edentulous patient, and treatment ofthe patient who has undergone ablative surgery. Many new,advanced, and even experimental techniques are described.Also included are chapters on psychological aspects, costbenefit considerations, maintenance and monitoring, medicolegal aspects, and management of soft and hard tissueproblems.
Craniofacial Anomalies: An Interdisciplinary Approach.Brodsky L, Holt L, Ritter-Schmidt DH (eds), with 28 contributors. St Louis, MO, Mosby Year Book, 1992,254 pages,illustrated, $59.00
This book is the result of a conference on the interdisciplinary approach to the assessment and treatment ofcleft lipand palate and other craniofacial disorders. It provides basicinformation about the various conditions, as well as aboutthe specific contributions of those disciplines participatingon the craniofacial team. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of the various team members and their overlappingroles in provided coordinated care.
Head and Face Pain Syndromes. Cailliet R, Philadelphia,PA, EA. Davis, 1992,229 pages, 130 illustrations, $18.25,paperback -
FoJlowing a chapter on the anatomy, physiology, andpathophysiology of head and face pain, the author discussesmigraine and migraine variants, cluster headache, commonheadache, the various facial neuralgias, cervical spine pain,myofascial pain syndromes, posttraumatic headache, andtemporomandibular joint pain. There arc also discussions ofthe management of head and face pain, psychological testing,and clinical aspects of depression in patients with chronicpain. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and rational management of the various pain problems.
Rigid Fixation of the Craniomaxillofacial Skeleton. Yaremchuk MJ, Gruss JS, Manson PN (eds) with 56 contributors.Boston, MA, Butterworth-Heinemann, 1992,696 pages, illustrated, $225.00
Written by surgeons from various disciplines, this bookbeginsby discussingthe biologicand biomechanical principlesunderlying the use of the different systems used for internalrigid fixation. It then provides an atlas of surgical proceduresand diagnostic and clinical guidelines for their applicationin various craniofacial sites. Because this is still an evolvingtechnology, the different areas of controversy are exploredand the authors express their individual opinions and preferences, based on their experiences.
Dentistry, Dental Practice, and the Community (ed 4). BurtBA, Eklund SA. Philadelphia PA, Saunders, 1992,352 pages,66 illustrations, $33.00 paperback
This new edition has been thoroughly revised since it waslast published in 1983. However, its purpose is still to discussdentistry and dental practice in relations to economic, technologic, and demographic trends. It begins with discussionsof the social role of the dental profession, followedby chapterson methods of oral epidemiology, the distribution of oraldiseases, disease prevention, and the delivery of dental care.There are also discussions on financing dental care and dentalpersonnel.
The Branemark System of Oral Reconstruction-A ColorAtlas. Rasmussen RA. St Louis, MO, Ishiyaku EuroAmerica,1992,305 pages, 784 color illustrations, $175.00
This color atlas begins with a chapter on the history andevolution of oral implantology. It then takes the readerthrough the various steps in the use of the Branemark systemfor oral reconstruction starting with diagnosis and treatmentplanning and continuing with surgical protocol, stage I and2 surgery, and restorative management. The book concludeswith a chapter on maintenance of the implants and the prosthesis.
Advances in Periodontics. Wilson TG Jr, Kornman KS,Newman MG (eds), with 29 contributors. Chicago, IL, Quintessence, 1992,383 pages, illustrated
The chapters in this text are divided into four sections:examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning: therapy forperiodontal disease; adjunctive therapy; and implant dentistry. Most chapters have a review of current concepts followed by the clinician's synthesis of the material and how itapplies to the treatment of patients. Each chapter concludeswith a summary of the material presented for quick review.
Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (vol 1-3). Peterson LG (cd), with 89 contributors. Philadelphia, PA, Lippincott, 1992, 2,256 pages, illustrated, $375.00
This three volume text fills the need for a current, comprehensive reference source for the oral and maxillofacial
surgeon. It presents treatment modalities and surgical techniques for all of the conditions currently within the scope ofthe specialty. Each chapter discussesthe underlying principleson which the diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgery arebased. Although the traditional forms of management arepresented, new and innovative methods and techniques arcalso emphasized.
Tissue Integration in Oral, Orthopedic and MaxillofacialReconstruction. Laney WR, Tolman DE (cds), with 125contributors. Chicago, IL, Quintessence, 1992, 394 pages, illustrated, paperback
The material presented in this monograph represents theproceedings of the Second International Congress on Oral,Orthopedic and MaxiJlofacial Reconstruction held in 1990.It contains over 50 short papers and abstracts on such topicsas the physical and chemical aspects of implant materials,the implant-tissue interface, cell biology and biomechanics,load transfer, orthopedic fixation, tissue preparation, patientselection, and long-term clinical results. Summaries of 16.poster presentations and four consensus panels, as well ascomments made during discussion periods, are also included.
Clinical Outline of Oral Pathology: Diagnosis and Treatment(ed 3). Eversole LR. Philadelphia, PA, Lea & Febiger, 1992,469 pages, illustrated'
This third edition maintains the general format ofpreviouseditions. Each chapter discussesthe diseasesaccording to theirpresenting signs and symptoms and describes the various factors used to differentiate them from other conditions withsimilar signs and symptoms. It also provides a brief commentary on the treatment of each disease. Preceding eachchapter are clinical taxonomic tables followed by diagramsthat elucidate the pathogenic basis for the collective clinicalsigns characterizing the various diagnostic groups.
Otolaryngology-s-Head and Neck Surgery. Meyerhoff WL,Rice DH (eds), with 83 contributors. Philadelphia, PA,Saunders, 1992, 1,168 pages, 565 illustrations, $160.00
This book covers the broad surgical aspects of otolaryngology. The seven sections are divided into general considerations; the ear; the nose, paranasal sinusesand nasopharynx;the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx and salivary glands;the neck and larynx, disorders of the soft tissues and skeleton;and related topics, including aJlergy, laser surgery, cancerchemotherapy, sleep apnea, and Mohs micrographic surgery.The author(s) of each section comprehensively review thevarious aspects of diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.Each modality discussedis the approach favored by the authoras the best solution to the problem.
Illustrated Atlas of Cutaneous Surgery. Fewkes JL, CheneyML, PoJlack SY. Philadelphia, PA, Lippincott, 1992, 373pages, illustrated in color
This book provides a stepwise, procedural approach for avariety of surgical techniques ranging from scar revision tocomplex esthetic surgery. Each of the 34 chapters contains aconcise narrative that defines the principles of the techniqueand the rational for therapy, followedby a detailed descriptionof the procedure accompanied by color illustrations. Complications and alternative therapies are cited when indicated.Each chapter concludes with suggestions for readings for additional information.
Alias of Orbital Surgery, Leone CR Jr, Gra ve AS Jr, LloydWC III, Wojno TH. Philadelphia PA, Saunders, 1992, 187pages, 270 illustrations, $70.00
This book focuses on providing step-by-step instructions,accompanied by illustrations, for the management of commonly performed orbital surgical procedures. Section I coversbasic surgical anatomy and preoperative considerations, section 2 covers surgical approaches to the orbit, section 3 isdevoted to management of Graves' dysthyroid orbitopathy,section 4 reviews orbital trauma, and section 5 addresses thesurgical management of a variety of special orbital diseases.Each procedure is described in specific detail. Postoperativecare and complications are described when indicated.
Introduction to Orthognathic Surgery-s-A Color Atlas. Reyneke JP, Evans WG, McCollum AGH. St Louis, MO, Ishiyaku EuroAmerica, 1991, 125 pages, 266 color illustrations,$75.00
This atlas is designed for use in discussing orthognathicsurgery with the patient. The general principles of treatmentare presented, followed by illustrations of the techniques usedfor correction ofproblems related to discrepancies in the anteroposterior, vertical, and transverse planes, and in themanagement of facial asymmetry. The atlas concludes withsections on prosthodontic considerations and orthognath icconsiderations in the cleft lip and palate patient.
Exercises in Oral Radiographic Interpretation (ed 3). LanglaisBA, Kasle MJ. Philadelphia, PA, Saunders , 1992,269 pages,403 illustrations, $35.00, paperback
The style of presenting a variety of radiographs involvingnormal structures, exposure and processing errors, identifi-
cation offoreign bodies, developmental and acquired defectsof the teeth, and lesions ofthe jaws, accompanied by specificquestions, and followed by the answers in the back of thebook, is still maintained in this new edition. In addition tothe inclusion of many new radiographs , a section consistingof multiple choice questions similar to those found on stateand national dental board examinations has been provided.
Atlas of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Keith DA (ed), with22 contributors. Philadelphia, PA, Saunders, 1992,328 pages,424 illustrations, $125.00
This book has been designed for oral and maxillofacialsurgeons in training and in practice who wish to review specific techniques and improve their knowledge and skills. Theemphasis is on procedures most practitioners perform, andincludes treatment of fractures, cryosurgery, salivary glandsurgery, microneurosurgery, orthognathic surgery, surgery ofthe maxillary sinus, TMJ surgery, tumor surgery, and mandibular reconstruction, among others. Numerous photographs and line drawings complement the text material.
Modern Practice in Orthognathic and ReconstructiveSurgery,vols 1,2. Bell WH (ed), with 122 contributors. Philadelphia,PA, Saunders , 1992, 1803 pages, 1,824 illustrations, $300.00
This encyclopedic treatise is destined to become a classicin the field. Volume I providesdetailed discussions of variousaspects of treatment planning, facial esthetic surgery, andmanagement of temporomandibular dysfunction. Volume 2discusses reconstructive surgery, implantology, aspects ofcraniofacial surgery, and patient rehabilitation. The 49 chapters are written by experts from the United States and Europeand the material in each is presented in great detail and accompanied by numerous illustrations. An extensive bibliography also accompanies each chapter.

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A Little Taste is a sturdy quartet date, featuring Smith supported by Virgil Jones on trumpet, Houston Person on tenor sax, and Luis Taylor on drums. There's more of a straight jazz (as opposed to soul-jazz) influence on this than on some other Smith sessions of the time, evident from the opener, a strong, boppish cover of Horace Silver's "Nica's Dream." It's good to hear a soul-jazz quartet that moves a little beyond the standard genre progressions into some hard-driving bop ("Bennie's Diggin'" is a good example) and minor key excursions ("Cleopatra and the African Knight"). It's largely an up-tempo collection, though not one that gets monotonous, and the fellows do slow things down into a bluesier grinder on the closer, "Twixt the Sheets." The entire album has been added, in its entirety, to Milestone's single-disc CD reissue of another 1963 Smith date, Open House.
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South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns beat Hasaacas Ladies of Ghana 2-0 as they made history and won the first-ever Women’s African Champions League title in Cairo.
The opening exchanges were evenly balanced with both teams enjoying periods of possession but some poor passing meant neither side could create clear-cut chances.
Sundowns came close in the seventh minute as Lerato Kgasago’s free-kick from outside the area went narrowly over the bar. The breakthrough came in the 32nd minute as the front three of Sundowns combined well to get in behind the Hasaacas defence.
A first-time ball over the top from Melinda Kgadiete found Andisiwe Mgcoyi on the right-hand side and in behind the defenders, her cross was flicked in at the far post by Chuene Morifi.
The South Africans took control of the game in the second half and were rewarded in the 65th minute when Mgcoyi was on target when she got on the end of a ball from Nonhlanhla Mthandi, racing into the area ahead of Hasaacas captain Janet Egyir.
Hasaacas’ best chance came in the 76th minute with a free-kick just outside the area and directly in front of goal but Perpetual Agyekum’s fierce shot was well saved and pushed over the bar by Andile Dlamini.
As the Ghanaians pushed for a goal they were left short of numbers in defence but Sundowns were unable to take advantage and add to their tally.
Sundowns held on for the historic win despite playing the last few minutes with 10 women after Regina Magolola was shown a straight red card just moments after having come on as a substitute.
It was something of a turnaround in fortunes for the two sides with Sundowns having only scored twice en route to the final whereas Hasaacas had amassed 10 goals in their four previous games.
Before the final Mamelodi Sundowns manager, Jerry Tshabalala had said “defenders win tournaments” and he was proved correct as his side did not concede a single goal in the tournament, other than in the semi-final penalty shout-out.
Indeed his defence held firm in face of the tournament’s top scorer 19-year-old Evelyn Badu, who scored half of Hasaacas’ goals in Egypt.
On Thursday AS FAR of Morocco clinched third place with a 3-1 win over Malabo Kings from Equatorial Guinea.
Fatima Tagnaout scored early the only goal of the first half for AS FAR before Brazilian-born Carolina Martins Pereira equalised for Malabo.
On the hour mark, Malabo’s Nigerian goalkeeper Ruth Sunday made a mistake that allowed Ghizlane Chebbak to put the Moroccan club ahead. Chebbak then made certain of the win as she scored a second in injury time at the end of the match.

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After a fellow police officer is murdered, the trio gets involved to find his killers. During the investigation it is discovered the daughter of a local political candidate may be involved.
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The music in the go-go club scene is by a real band called The Other Half, which included Randy Holden who later played in Blue Cheer. The songs played are Oz Lee Eaves Drops and Bad Day. The LP is a rare and in-demand piece, especially to collectors of 60s psychedelic music. See more
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He was trying for a blackmail score. He may even have killed Wheeler. We'll never know, 'cause you threw the book away and ad libbed with both feet!
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Americans Sicker Compared to Other Wealthy Nations
Do Americans Take Worse Care of Themselves?
So why are we faring so poorly up until 75? There are many possibilities, Woolf says.
Americans are more likely to take part in certain unhealthy behaviors, such as eating high-fat, high-caloric diets and not wearing seatbelts.
When looking for causes and solutions, we have to think outside of the box, says panel member Ana V. Diez-Roux, MD, PhD, MPH. She is a professor and chair of epidemiology, and director of the Center for Social Epidemiology and Population Health, at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
“One example is the high dependence that many of us have on automobiles ... which may affect our level of physical activity,” she says. “There are a range of factors that people may not think of as health-related at first thought.”
Another example: Easy access to guns may result in high gun violence and murder rates, she says.
It’s not hopeless, Woolf says. “There is action that can be taken at the individual, family, community, and national levels that can address the various conditions.” For example, there are recommendations about the importance of healthy food choices and weight management that can help prevent obesity and diabetes.
Prevention Should Trump Treatment
Many people think of America as the place to be or go for cutting-edge medical care and treatments such as robotic surgery. But there is more to health care than technology, says Jacqueline Moline, MD. She is the vice president of population health at the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System in Great Neck, N.Y. Moline reviewed the new report for WebMD.
“These numbers are stark and should serve as a wake-up call,” she says. “Some of these things that we are dying from were self-inflicted, including obesity, alcohol use, and seatbelt use.”
The solution lies in shifting our emphasis toward preventing illnesses and injury -- not treating it once it happens.
Access to health care is also restricted in the U.S. “Other countries have greater access to health care and services," Moline says.
Alison Norris, MD, PhD, is an assistant professor in epidemiology at Ohio State University's College of Public Health in Columbus. She also reviewed the report for WebMD.
“This report shows where the differences and disparities exist and who bears the greatest burden, but they don’t tell us why these differences exist,” she says.


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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return to comics in their first IDW adventure! The very core of the Turtles family is at stake as the new origin of TMNT is revealed! It's a different world for the Turtles... The group is broken as Raphael wanders the streets of NYC in search of food and shelter. His brothers and Master Splinter are on the search, but so far all they can find is trouble-in the form of mutant alley cat Old Hob and his gang of criminals!
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Published February, 2012 (Modern Age) by IDW Publishing and went on sale February 08, 2012 for $17.99 USD. This issue contains 104 pages in Color, the current NM value is $18.00 USD.

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The wait is over for a commercial project to locate next to the city and KU’s Rock Chalk Park sports complex in northwest Lawrence. Developers have announced they’ve signed a deal for a $14.5 million hotel project.
A Wichita group has plans to build a 120-room Best Western Plus hotel on the property, which is just south of KU’s track and field stadium and the city’s Sports Pavilion Lawrence recreation center and fieldhouse.
More importantly, the hotel project represents the first commercial development to happen at the property. City officials have been eagerly awaiting commercial development to occur at the site, after having invested about $23 million in public money to build the parking and other infrastructure for the Rock Chalk Park sports complex. The sports complex was envisioned to be a magnet for commercial development, but the commercially-zoned land has sat empty since the sports complex opened in late 2014.
“We’re excited to be the lead-off tenant in this project,” Steve Martens, CEO of The Martens Companies and its hotel subsidiary, Hospitality Development of America, said in a release.
Martens, who is a 1975 graduate of KU, said he’s enjoyed watching the “dynamic and quality growth in west Lawrence” over the past several years. He said the new hotel will be designed to tap into two key markets in Lawrence: travelers coming for athletic events, and families with teens touring potential college locations.
The Best Western Plus brand features an indoor pool and an expanded fitness area and emphasizes an open, airy design in rooms and public areas of the hotel. The hotel will be operated by Hospitality Management LLC, which operates four other Best Western and Choice Hotel properties in Kansas and Oklahoma. It recently opened a Best Western Plus in Norman, Okla., next to to the University of Oklahoma campus.
Plans call for the hotel to be near the southwest corner of George Williams Way and Rock Chalk Drive, or basically right at the entrance of the sports complex.
The property slated for the hotel already has the necessary zoning for the project to proceed. Look for construction of the four-story building to begin this summer, and for it to open in early 2018.
It will be interesting to watch whether this hotel development serves as a catalyst for more development to come. The area near Rock Chalk Park can accommodate several hundred thousand square feet of retail development. Local businessmen Steve Schwada and Tim Fritzel are leading the group that is trying to attract tenants to the property.
The site is one of the few in town that is properly zoned to accommodate big box retailers, and the development group hasn’t been shy in making it known that it has tried to court Costco for the site. But several big box retailers — Menards and Dick’s Sporting Goods, to name two — have bypassed the property in favor of the south Iowa Street corridor.
Pat Peery, a broker with Kansas City based Lane 4 Property Group, is part of the team that has been hired to market the property to potential retailers. The hotel project is welcome news for their efforts to lure retailers to the site.
“I think it certainly will help,” Peery said. “We are glad to have a hotel. It always was in our plan to have at least one hotel. We still have a couple of major retail businesses that are considering the location. We are anticipating at some point we’ll be able to make an announcement on that front. And when that happens, that really will help things along.”
Retail developers have expressed concern that the property near Sixth Street and George Williams Way doesn’t yet have enough homes around it, but that is changing. Single-family homes are being built in the Oregon Trail addition just east of the property, and nearly 600 living units worth of apartments are being built just east of Rock Chalk Park as part of new golf course/apartment development.
“The more rooftops you have, the better the site shows,” Peery said. “And it is showing better all the time. We have had a large number of inquiries from out-of-town developers.”
Peery said the property’s selling points for retailers are that it has good access to Sixth Street and to the now-completed South Lawrence Trafficway.
“The growth on the west side of town is very positive,” Peery said. “It is where the future is heading, and people can see that.”
Peery said the site’s location also allows it to market to retailers who want to attract the eastern Topeka market. He said that was a selling point for the hotel project. The hotel company believes it is close enough to the Kansas Statehouse to compete well with hotels that are situated on the far west side of Topeka.
Thus far, the traffic generated by Rock Chalk Park hasn’t been a big selling point for traditional retailers. the amount of traffic coming and going from the complex isn’t likely to be enough to be a deciding factor on whether a big box store locates at the site. But Peery said the sports complex traffic will be a major selling point for restaurants. He predicts several restaurants will want to locate on the property, but he said the development needs that first big retailer to come in and build out infrastructure before the group can aggressively market to restaurants.
Getting that first big retailer is always the hardest part of any development. But if the first retailer — especially if it is a big one like a Costco — does come, the area is poised to be a major shopping area.
One concept plan that often is pitched to potential tenants shows a 140,000 square foot big box store on one end, a 100,000 square foot store on the other, with space for 13 other smaller retailers in between. In total, the concept plan shows about 640,000 square feet of commercial space around about 3,000 parking spaces.
The concept plan is almost certain to change, as the hotel project will require some alterations, but it does give you an idea of the scope of development the group is hoping for. As for the timing of when the next major announcement may come at the site, Peery directed me to Schwada. I haven’t yet heard back from him, but I’ll let you know if I do.
After a week of vacation, I’ve got hotels on my mind and my credit card. (I learned that in southern California you’ll spend $70 to park your rental car at the hotel. But, on the bright side, it didn’t cost me anything other than blood pressure medicine to park for hours at a time on the freeway system.) All this is to say I’ve got a few more details on Lawrence’s latest hotel project.
We reported in August that a deal was in the works for a new hotel to be built in eastern Lawrence where Don’s Steakhouse used to be near 23rd and O’Connell. But back then details were slim on what hotel was coming to the location. Well, I’ve now learned that a Country Inn & Suites is slated to go on the property.
Area businessman Mark Gwaltney, who is leading the development group, confirmed that the hotel chain has approved moving ahead with the project. Country Inn & Suites is kind of a late entrant to the project. Back in August, Gwaltney had told city officials that he was working with the large IHG hotel group on an extended-stay hotel, which led to speculation that IHG was bringing its Candlewood Suites brand to town.
But my understanding now is that IHG has a different Lawrence location in mind for that project. If you remember, we’ve also reported that the former Ramada Inn site near Sixth and Iowa streets is looking for a new hotel brand. A Candlewood could be a real possibility for that site.
As for Country Inn & Suites, it is part of the hotel group that has the various Radisson brand of hotels. The company describes Country Inn & Suites as an “upper midscale” hotel. Plans filed at City Hall call for a three-story building and 89 hotel rooms, plus a separate structure for an indoor pool. According to the hotel chain’s website, other amenities include a fitness center, free high-speed internet, free cookies and, importantly, complimentary hot breakfasts. (No, breakfast was not complimentary at my Disneyland hotel, and Donald Duck did not take it as a compliment when I asked if he came with orange sauce.)
The site plan application filed at City Hall lists the project to have about a $5.5 million construction value.
Gwaltney said he hopes to break ground on the project before the end of the year, but said that may be optimistic. The project will occupy the site where Don’s Steakhouse previously was located, which is on the north side 23rd Street, just west of O’Connell. The project also will demolish the old Diamond Everley Roofing headquarters, which is just east of the Don’s Steakhouse business.
Plans filed at City Hall show that portion of the property housing a restaurant. Gwaltney confirmed no deal has been struck for a restaurant yet. He said now that the hotel company has committed to the project, they’ll start reaching out to potential restaurant operators. He said they’ll look at both sit-down restaurants and fast food chains for the location.
Gwaltney is predicting the area around 23rd and O’Connell will change quite a bit in the future. He said he’s trying to get ahead of the changes by redeveloping the old Diamond Everley site — he’s an executive with that company — and the old steakhouse property.
“I just envision the area becoming more of a hub, more like what you would see on south Iowa Street or Sixth Street,” Gwaltney said. “I think the whole area is going to see a lot of renovation. I think the land will become more valuable than many of the old businesses that are on it.”
Others are thinking that way too. In recent weeks, the old Knights of Columbus building has again been listed on the market. As we reported last year, the Knights closed its longtime banquet facility that is just north and east of 23rd and O’Connell. The approximately two-acre property had been on the market, but then the for-sale signs disappeared. They have now reappeared. I talked briefly with Lance Johnson, the commercial broker listing the property. He said no deal is imminent, but said the changing nature of the area should attract interest in the property.
Both the Knights of Columbus property and the proposed hotel site are adjacent to the city’s new Venture Park business park, which is one of the reasons that Gwaltney said a hotel development makes sense for the site. But what is more likely to spark development in the area is the pending opening of the eastern leg of the South Lawrence Trafficway next month.
Others have been predicting new development near the 23rd and O’Connell intersection for quite awhile. A development group led by Doug Compton and Bill Newsome helped build the development at the southeast corner of the intersection that houses Tractor Supply. The development has additional space for retailers — a grocery store has long been on the wish list — but the project has failed to attract any new tenants since Tractor Supply came to the site more than five years ago.
One of the reasons why that development hasn’t taken off is because there are still lots of open green fields near the site. But that may be changing. It will be interesting to see if an eastside housing boom takes place on the large amounts of open land west of O’Connell Road.
Already construction work is underway on apartments on the east side of O’Connell Road, a bit south of 23rd Street. Lawrence businessman Roger Johnson also has begun building homes in a new subdivision west of O’Connell Road behind Tractor Supply and a bit west of the Douglas County Jail. I’ve had real estate agents tell me those homes will sell well because they can come in at lower price points than homes in west Lawrence.
There’s lots of open land west of O’Connell Road. The area will be more accessible when the eastern interchange of the SLT opens just a few blocks away. Some of you remember when the eastern part of Lawrence went through a housing boom in the 1990s and the Prairie Park neighborhood was created. That neighborhood was billed as working-class homes that were more affordable than what was being built further west. As affordable housing becomes the buzz phrase at City Hall, we’ll see whether developers turn to eastern Lawrence again.
Update on Spin pizza coming to Lawrence; keep eyes open for another hotel project; more updates on northwest development
Fall — it began Thursday, as evidenced by my perspiration having a certain pumpkin spice latte hue to it — makes me think of flannel. Flannel makes me think of lumberjacks. Lumberjacks make me think of the Northwest. So, let’s provide an update on some northwest Lawrence development. Yes, I really should think less.
• Trump vs. Clinton. Pepperoni vs. sausage. They are all choices you may have to make in November. I’m getting word that Kansas City’s Spin Neapolitan Pizza will open its Lawrence location sometime in November.
As we have reported, Spin is going into the new retail building just east of the Wal-Mart near Sixth and Wakarusa. As you can see below, that building is looking fairly complete from the outside. A representative with Spin alerted me to the likely November opening, but didn’t have an exact date to share yet.
If you have forgotten about Spin, it touts itself as an artisan-style pizzeria, with Neapolitan crusts. That means hand-spun, thin crusts that are cooked in a stone oven. The artisan part also means a variety of toppings. Cheeses range from the traditional mozzarella to Asiago, feta and something called taleggio. Meats include staples like Italian sausage and pepperoni but also Italian bacon, Scimeca’s meatballs, and salami. In addition there are things like arugula, pine nuts, crushed glazed pecans, fig onion marmalade and sun-dried tomato relish that you can put on your pizza and whatever tie you happen to be wearing that day.
The restaurant has been popular in Kansas City since it opened its first restaurant in 2005. We also have reported that Blue Moose Bar & Grill also will occupy a portion of the new Lawrence building. I haven’t heard an opening date yet for that facility, which is a Kansas City-based restaurant that serves a mix of sports bar dishes and more upscale dinner entrees. I would think November would be a good bet.
• Keep your eyes open for a new hotel project near Sixth and Wakarusa. Nothing is finalized, but a representative with the Bauer Farm development group near Sixth and Wakarusa did confirm that a group has signed a letter of intent to locate a hotel in the development.
As we have reported, the lot at the corner of Wakarusa Drive and Overland Drive — it is right behind the car wash — has been reserved for a hotel property. Bill Fleming, a Lawrence attorney with the development group that owns the lot, declined to identify the group or other details about the potential project, but said a letter of intent has been signed to build a hotel on the property. The deal is not yet done, however. More due diligence and city approvals will be required. We previously have noted that the lot could accommodate about an 80- to 100-unit hotel property. Fleming said interest from hotel properties had been strong.
“I think it is another example of where Rock Chalk Park has helped the community,” Fleming said.
The Rock Chalk Park Sports Complex, of course, is just down the road at Sixth Street and George Williams Way. This is the second hotel proposal in the last couple of months. As we have reported, an extended stay hotel is planned for the old Don’s Steakhouse property on the eastern edge of Lawrence along 23rd Street. I know many folks thought a hotel quickly would develop on the vacant, commercially zoned property near Rock Chalk Park, but that hasn’t been the case. Developers would welcome it, I’m sure, but I think most of the efforts continue to focus on bringing in a big box retailer for the site. I believe the thought process is that it will take a destination type of retailer to get some momentum going for commercial development in that area, which is still considered very much on the edge of town.
• A pizza, a moose, a hotel room to sleep off both of them: Absolutely I’m going to need the assistance of a financial institution. As we have reported, MidAmerican Credit Union is slated to build a new facility right behind the CVS near Sixth and Wakarusa. Well, the project came together quickly and is now completed. The building has a bit of a distinctive look to it, as you can see below.
Another unusual feature is that it is a bank — well, credit union — without teller windows. The credit union is testing a new design in banks that uses a pod system. A customer representative meets you at the door and walks you over to a computer station where the representative and the customer complete the transaction together.
• You may have noticed dirt work beginning on another piece of property along Sixth Street between Wakarusa and Folks. It is just west of the new apartment complex under construction, and just east of Starbucks. I can’t believe you already have forgotten what that will be: as we have reported, a Zaxby’s fried chicken restaurant. It is a chain that focuses on chicken fingers and chicken wings, with lots of sauce options. I’ll admit, I forgot what was going there too. There are so many new chicken places in town that I think the cholesterol is starting to clog my brain.
• You also may have noticed dirt work just east of Sixth and Folks Road next to Central Bank of the Midwest. As we have reported, that will be a new dentist office. The city has approved plans for a $2.5 million building that will house Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, plus have space for two other medical tenants. Smart. Nothing is tougher on teeth than a moose, although maybe the blue variety is more tender.
• And finally, if you have a golf game like mine, it pays to know where all the window stores are located. The Pella Products store has located in the shopping center on the southwest corner of Sixth and Wakarusa. It is kind of next door to Eileen’s Colossal Cookies. The window store previously was located a bit east of Sixth and Kasold.
There were certainly days when I could have used a hotel room after dining at Don’s Steakhouse in eastern Lawrence. (A double order of twice-baked potatoes is a good recipe for a nap in the parking lot.) Well, the timing is a bit off, but plans are in the works for a new hotel — and possibly a restaurant — at the 23rd Street location that formerly housed Don’s Steakhouse.
A development group led by area businessman Mark Gwaltney wants to build an 89-room extended stay hotel on the property that housed Don’s Steakhouse and also on the property that formerly housed Diamond Everley Roofing’s shop facility. Gwaltney is an owner with Diamond-Everley. Gwaltney moved the roofing company’s operations to a site in Perry a couple of years ago, and the 23rd Street property has been fairly underutilized ever since. Don’s Steakhouse, of course, has been closed for a number of years, and the property has generally deteriorated in that time. In case you have forgotten, the site is just a bit west of 23rd and O’Connell on the north side of 23rd Street.
I don’t have word yet on the particular brand of hotel that is planned for the site, but documents submitted to the city indicate that Gwaltney’s group is working with Intercontinental Hotels Group, which is one of the giant worldwide hotel companies. The company operates a number of different brands, such as large upscale hotel chains like Crowne Plaza and smaller boutiques like Hotel Indigo.
The information provided to the city says the hotel will be an extended stay type of facility. That may make it more likely that it would be one of the IHG’s other brands, which include Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, StayBridge Suites and Candlewood Suites. Lawrence already has a Holiday Inn Express, but it recently lost its Holiday Inn brand (if you remember, the property is being converted to a DoubleTree by Hilton) and it does not have a StayBridge or a Candlewood. Both Candlewood and StayBridge specifically market themselves as extended stay hotels, so those may be ones to keep an eye on.
The deal for the new hotel is not yet done. Gwaltney’s group — a company called Cave Inn LLC — is seeking to buy some city-owned property to make the project feasible. The Don’s Steakhouse and Diamond Everley sites both are adjacent to the city’s new business park, Lawrence Venture Park. The group is seeking to buy 63,000 square feet of property from the business park to better accommodate the design of the project. The group is proposing to pay just less than $75,000 for the property, which is consistent with other sales the city has made.
Staff members are recommending approval of the sale. They note that the project isn't seeking any city incentives, such as tax breaks. City commissioners will consider approving the sale at their 5:45 p.m. meeting on Tuesday at City Hall. City officials want to be careful about selling off property in VenturePark for nonbusiness park uses. But city staff members say this particular piece of property is not likely to be highly sought after by businesses because it is not yet directly connected to one of the business park’s new streets. The city has sold some VenturePark property previously for nonbusiness park uses. The city in late 2014 sold a small section just west of this site for an existing office building that needed additional parking. That group paid $1.19 per square foot for the property, which is the same rate the city is using for this proposed sale.
Gwaltney’s group has shared a concept development plan with the city. You can see a tentative rendering of the hotel below. The plans also show that a portion of the site would be reserved for a future development that could include a freestanding restaurant building. No word on what that may be.
The Don’s Steakhouse site and the adjacent Diamond Everley location have been candidates for redevelopment for quite some time. A hotel, though, may catch some people by surprise. The hotel will be the most eastern hotel in the city, and Gwaltney said in his letter to the city that was desirable. He believes there are business travelers who would rather be on the east side of the city because of the presence of Kansas City.
Surely the development also is betting on increased business activity in adjacent VenturePark, which could drive some hotel stays. Thus far the park doesn’t have a tenant. Menards has announced plans to build a warehouse and manufacturing facility at the park, but that project hasn’t broken ground. We’ve reported it has been put on hold by Menards, and it is uncertain when it will get started.
It will be interesting to see if this is the catalyst that spurs more development at the site. The former Knights of Columbus building that is just east of the proposed hotel site has been on the market. The sign is now down. The county’s records still show the Knights of Columbus association owning the property. I’m not sure how actively the association is marketing the property currently, but it is a big piece of property that is fairly underutilized.
The city also may eventually change the landscape out there. At some point the city is likely to begin discussions about a new police headquarters building. City Manager Tom Markus has expressed his opinion that it ought to be built on property the city already owns. VenturePark, along with a city-owned site behind the Wal-Mart near Sixth and Wakarusa, have been the leading candidates in the past.
I’ve got a call in to Gwaltney to find out more details about the project. I’ll let you know when I learn more.
In other news and notes from around town:
• This isn’t news so much as a public service reminder. Today is Aug. 1, which means lots of students are moving back into apartments after having gone home for the summer. Watch out for drivers learning their way around town.
I don’t know if the influx of new residents in town caused this, but somebody was trying to sell something on Massachusetts Street that I had never seen before. I was in a barbershop this morning and an unknown fellow popped his head in the door and inquired if any of us wanted to buy some chicken. We believe it was a bag of frozen chicken — we didn’t hear clucking anyway — but we were all too hesitant to ask for a peek inside the sack.
Anyway, expect the town to get livelier.
The idea of a destination-style resort at Clinton Lake — an old proposal that resurfaced late last year — is becoming more serious.
Officials with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism are seeking proposals, due next month, to develop a 175-room hotel with a conference center and various restaurant and recreational facilities somewhere inside Clinton Lake State Park.
Robin Jennison, the state’s wildlife and parks secretary, confirmed to the Journal-World last September that he was seriously studying the idea of a significant resort development for Clinton Lake, which is just west of the Lawrence city limits.
According to new state documents, Jennison is negotiating a 50-year lease with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which operates the lake and owns the property around it.
The resort would be run by a private development company, but through a contract with the State of Kansas. Private money would be used to fund the construction of the resort.
HVS Consulting and Valuation Services, a national hotel industry consulting firm, has prepared a feasibility study that suggests a number of amenities that would be needed to make Clinton Lake a regional destination. They include:
• a 175-room hotel
• a conference center, including a 6,500-square-foot ballroom and about 9,000 square feet of additional meeting room space
• three restaurants, including a full-service restaurant, a lakeside bar and grill with courtyard, and a poolside bar and grill
• a spa
• an outdoor pool
• an indoor/outdoor pool
• a water sports center, which would include equipment for kayaking, sailing, wakeboards, jet skiing and water skiing
• an outdoor sports center, which would include hiking guides, bike rentals, and sports court. Guests also would be expected to have access to the city-owned Eagle Bend Golf Course, which is below the Clinton Lake Dam.
Of course, all of this still is in the concept stage, and there is one big detail that is still very much unknown: The specific site for the development. The request for proposals asks developers to specify where they would like the resort to be located within the state park.
The development group also would have to make the necessary arrangements with the city of Lawrence to extend water and sewer service to the site. Currently, the state park is not connected to the city’s water and sewer service.
I haven’t had a chance to talk with Secretary Jennison today, but will try to do so. When I chatted with him in September, however, it was clear he was very excited about the prospects and had taken a personal interest in trying to get the idea moving ahead.
“I can tell you that is an idea that is very important to me,” Jennison said. ““With K-10 (the South Lawrence Trafficway) on track to be completed, that really adds to the potential of Clinton. Clinton is one of our great lakes. It may have one of the nicest marinas in the state, it has a stable water source, and it is close to a vibrant community. It has a lot going for it that would be attractive for a resort.”
There has been at least one other previous serious discussion of a resort at Clinton. That was back in 2001, but negotiations with the Corps of Engineers to allow a resort at the lake were difficult.
We’ll see how things progress this time. The hotel market already has been an active one in Lawrence. This project could be a game-changer for that industry.
Proposals are due into the state by July 17.


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A CRIMINAL complaint of alleged money laundering and influence peddling against a cousin of ex president Ricardo Martinelli was filed on Wednesday,May 17 before the Public Ministry.
The complaint against Francisco “Frankie” Martinelli, was filed by Attorney Alvin Weeden on behalf of Rodney Soto, a former employee of Martinelli and is based on allegations that Soto was ordered to sign a contract without being allowed to read it.
The contract was with the Caribbean company Sarda Management and the company Sofratesa of Panama a subcontractor in the construction of Metro line 1 for $2.3 million.
According to Weeden, the contract represents “influence peddling and money laundering” because its object “does not correspond to real services, and is aimed at masking illicit activities.”
Weeden notes that Sarda had an account at the BCT Bank, where Sofratesa made disbursements.
As part of the complaint, Weeden provided copies of media reports that links Frankie Martinelli with the

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Indoor farming company AppHarvest this week announced that it has acquired Root AI. The deal is valued at around $60 million, with $10 million in cash and the reminder coming from AppHarvest stock.
Root AI is a Boston-based robotics startup, with a mission fairly in line with that of its future parent company. We’ve covered the startup a handful of times, including last August, when it announced a $7.2 million seed round. Robotics, generally, have gotten a boost during the pandemic, but agriculture and food production have gotten special looks, as organizations are looking for ways to automate their processes.
Including the aforementioned seed, Root has raised a total of $9.5 million to date, fueled by interest in its Virgo harvesting system. Founder and CEO Josh Lessing will step into a CTO role at AppHarvest if the acquisition clears. The startup is still fairly lean, with 19 full-time employees.
According to quotes from both parties, robot-gathered data for crop yields is a key part of the acquisition.
“Farming as we’ve known it is broken because of the increasing number of variables such as extreme weather, droughts, fire and contamination by animals that make our food system unreliable,” AppHarvest founder and CEO Jonathan Webb said in a release tied to the news. Indoor farming solves for many of those challenges, and the data gathered can exponentially deliver more insights that help us predict and control crop quality and yield.”

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Canadian National Railway Co. told its customers on July 14 that it’s temporarily suspending operations in parts of British Columbia due to wildfires, the latest snarl to rail traffic in the region after recent track damage left thousands of cars idled.
The company isn’t currently running trains between Kamloops and Lytton, B.C., as there are several fires in the area, according to a letter to customers seen by Bloomberg.
CN Rail didn’t immediately return a request for comment.
This is the second time in just two weeks that rail traffic has been disrupted in the key B.C. corridor — the bulk of exported rail cargo is transported through this area to reach the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s biggest. A June 30 fire in Lytton burned down the village and damaged tracks operated by CN Rail and Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.
Some train movement resumed last week after repairs to the CP track. The CN Rail line sustained more significant damage. Meanwhile, the port in Vancouver has been congested with vessels due to the railcar delays.
CN Rail’s latest halt came after B.C. Wildfire Service requested that the company temporarily suspend operations in the area, the letter to customers states.
“There are also fires raging very close to our track on the Lillooet line running from Vancouver to Prince George via Squamish, and as a result, we will not be running a train today on that line,” the letter states.
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DSA, Kuala Lumpur, 18.-21.04.2016 - www.dsaexhibition.com
DSA (Defence Services Asia) ranks among the world’s top 5 international Defence shows, having run now successfully for almost 3 decades since 1988. Its 15th edition will be held from 18 to 21 April 2016 in K.L.’s Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC).
Set to take the nation by storm, DSA 2016 will be showcasing some of the world’s most sophisticated hardware & electronic warfare in Land, Air and Sea defence, Police & National Security, Combat Medicine, Security, Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR), UAVs and Combat Robotics.
The event is hosted, supported and co-organised by the Ministry of Defence, Malaysian Armed Forces and Royal Malaysia Police.
The final DSA 2014 statistics report a total of 1,057 participating companies from 59 countries (an increase of 19.6% compared to 2012), 28 official national pavilions and 344 foreign VIP-delegations from 45 countries (5.81% more compared to the previous event).
33,544 trade visitors from 96 nations have been registered, a significant jump of 19.6% visitors in comparison with the DSA 2012 audience figures).
The total number of media ascended to 729 comprising 621 local and 108 foreign press representatives (22% more attendance recorded compared to the previous show edition).)
Traditionally, special attention is paid to the VVIP delegation program: Each VVIP delegation hosted by DSA will be given specific routes and scheduled visits to selected exhibitors. The program will be followed through via the close coordination between the Malaysian Accompanying Officers and DSA’s VIP Ambassadors.
A wide variety of events (Seminars, Forums, Lectures, Live-Demonstrations, B2B Meetings etc.) completes the show’s wide-spread range of activities.


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Emmanuel Percell-Traylor on Thursday signed-a-letter of intent to play basketball at Southern Union.
Percell-Traylor signed during a ceremony in the media center at Childersburg High School.
“I am excited that I will have an opportunity to play basketball after high school,” Percell-Traylor said. “I am glad that I was able to use basketball as my way out.
“Playing basketball on the next level has been something I have always dreamed of, and now, I am able to do that.”
Percell-Traylor had an offer from Wallace State, but he knew Southern Union was the place for him when he made his official visit.
“When I was down there, I felt good around them (the coaches),” Percell-Traylor said. “I felt good around the players, too; they made me feel welcome.”
Childersburg head coach Johnny Johnson was elated Percell-Traylor will have a chance to showcase his talent on the next level.
“It is a great opportunity for him,” Johnson said. “He had a great year for us. All the success that we had was based off what he did on the defensive end. I am so excited that he was patient and worked hard throughout the summer to get the opportunity to go to Southern Union. He is going to do great down there.”
Percell-Traylor had a stellar senior season for the Tigers. He averaged 12 points, 15 rebounds and nine blocks per game. Johnson said Southern Union is getting a student-athlete who is going to work hard to be successful on and off the court.
“They are getting a great athlete,” Johnson said. “He is going to do everything the coach asks him to do. He is going to go to class and do the things that he needs to do. He is going to put the work in.”
Johnson said Percell-Traylor was a force in the paint on both ends of the court. At 6-foot-6, Percell-Traylor will be playing as a forward/center at Southern Union.
The majority of his baskets came in the paint last season, but Percell-Traylor plans on developing more parts of his game before stepping on campus in the fall.
“My outside offensive skills,” Percell-Traylor said. “Ball handling, shooting 3s and develop a jumper. Around the free-throw line and in the paint, I am straight.”
Basketball hasn’t always been kind to Percell-Traylor. In middle school, Percell-Traylor wasn’t selected to the basketball team. He said that disappointment forced him to work hard on his game.
“That hurt,” he recalls. “A lot of my friends were out there playing. They were out there looking good and getting all the attention. I was like, ‘I know that I am better than them or just as good.’ I just started working even harder.”
Percell-Traylor said he was grateful for everyone who played a role in helping dream turn into a reality.
“I would like to thank my family,” Percell-Traylor said. “My stepdad and my grandparents. They took me to camps. My stepdad used to practice with me a lot when I was younger. He taught me a lot of moves that I use now. He taught me how to be a rim protector. It was all about timing with the ball.”


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A Solution to Legal Problems Associated with Condo Hotels
- Jun 18, 2014
A series of complex legal issues have historically made it challenging to sell condominium hotel units. Now, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act and Rule 506(c) adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission provide an effective solution.
Specifically, the problems previously stemmed from a need to balance the desires of developers and branded hotel companies to ensure hotel room inventory, while still meeting the demands of potential buyers to understand the economics of and restrictions imposed by the rental programs. At the same time, there was a need to avoid the sales being classified as securities. Lawyers struggled to satisfy all of these demands and complete the sales, but the reality never worked.
One of the most vexing issues has been the attempt to separate the real estate sales from the offerings of the rental management programs. Various “bright lines” were established, including waiting until the applicable real estate sale rescission period had expired before providing the details of the rental program. This created additional challenges as brokers in the secondary market disseminated the details of the rental program during the separation period.
In a recent case, Salameh v. Tarsadia Hotel, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals determined, notwithstanding an amicus brief filed by the SEC, that the sale of the hotel condominiums and the subsequent entry into a rental management agreement did not constitute the sale of a security. Although the case is helpful to developers and flags, a significant point is that the rental management agreements were executed, in certain cases, 15 months after the purchase agreements. In other words, the basic needs to ensure inventory and understand the programs were not satisfied until long after the purchase decisions had been made. We believe that the JOBS Act and Rule 506(c) can provide an easily implemented path to the sale of condo hotel units and render moot the troubling issues of separating the sales of the condo units and the introduction of the rental program evident in Tarsadia.
New SEC Rules
The new rule, which went into effect Sept. 23, 2013, allows issuers of securities to engage in “general solicitations” and “general advertisements” in connection with unregistered securities offerings. As a result, developers may now disclose the details of the rental programs including splits, use restrictions, and projections, before selling the units. In short, the amendment will allow developers to take almost all of the actions previously prohibited, including offering mandatory rental programs and those that “pool” revenues of individual guest rooms with those of other rooms.
Sales of such securities may only be made to persons who the issuers have taken reasonable steps to “verify” are “accredited investors.” Accredited investors are generally defined as those with certain levels of income or net worth.
Securities Broker-Dealer Requirements
Any offering of condominium units together with a rental management program requires the engagement of a licensed real estate agent to sell the condominium unit and a licensed broker-dealer to sell the rental management programs. To ensure that sales of condominium hotel units do not violate the applicable real estate and securities brokerage requirements, the real estate agent and sales personnel should discuss the real estate portion of the transaction and refer the proposed purchaser to the licensed broker-dealer to discuss the components of the rental program.
In order to take advantage of amended Rule 506, issuers will be required to take reasonable steps to verify that all purchasers in the offerings are “accredited investors.” The SEC has adopted an objective, principles-based approach to verification that allows issuers to apply sliding-scale diligence standards to their verification procedures, requiring less stringent standards where the circumstances make it more likely that the purchasers are in fact accredited investors. In addition, the SEC has provided for certain nonexclusive safe harbors that allow issuers of securities to be deemed to satisfy the verification requirements of Rule 506 if they take the following steps to verify the net worth or income of investors who are natural persons:
Obtain copies of Internal Revenue Service forms (e.g., Form W-2, 1099, 1040) that indicate the purchasers’ income for the two most recent years and a representation from the purchasers that they expect to reach the necessary income levels to qualify in the current year as accredited investors;
Obtain copies of bank statements, brokerage statements and other statements indicating the value of such persons’ assets (or a portion thereof), consumer reports from consumer reporting agencies confirming the purchasers’ liabilities, and representation from purchasers that they have disclosed all liabilities necessary to make determinations of their worth; or
Obtain written confirmation from registered broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, licensed attorneys, or licensed certified public accountants indicating that reasonable steps have been taken to verify the purchasers’ status as accredited investors.
Many foreign buyers may be reluctant to disclose their net worth or income. In such cases, the principles-based approach adopted by the SEC would allow issuers to take into account other factors to verify the foreign purchasers’ accredited investor status, including for example the purchase of condominium hotel units with high purchase prices without debt financing.
Disqualification of ‘Bad Actors’
The SEC also adopted new “bad actor” rules that will prohibit issuers from relying on Rule 506 if the issuers, their officers or directors, any owners of 20 percent or more of the issuers’ outstanding voting securities, or certain other persons affiliated with the issuers or involved in the offerings, have been subject to any convictions or restraining orders related to the purchase or sale of securities.
The Offering Process
In addition to advertisements and other marketing efforts, potential purchasers would be provided with an offering memorandum describing, among other things, the nature and amount of “securities” being sold, the management company and the developer, the material terms of the rental program, the potential income opportunity represented by the rental program (including projections and other forward-looking information) and the material risks involved in making an investment in the rental program. The offering memorandum would serve a dual purpose: helping satisfy the disclosure requirements under applicable securities laws while also providing information that investors want prior to making investment decisions. As with any offering of securities, brokers and other representatives of issuers would be prohibited from deviating from the printed offering memorandum when speaking with potential investors.
Although there is no specified minimum level of information to be included in the offering memorandum, the anti-fraud provisions of the federal securities laws require that the offering memorandum does not contain any material misstatements or omit any material information.
If approached in this way, the JOBS Act and Rule 506(c) can provide a powerful solution to the legal issues that have historically impeded the sales of condominium hotel units.


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Truths About Sexually Sent Diseases in Solomons MD
Diseases which spread through sexual contact are described as “Sexually Sent Illness” or STDs. As Everett Koop, MD, Former US General Cosmetic surgeon put it “When you have sex with somebody, you are making love with everyone they have actually made love with for the last 10 years, and everyone they and their partners have made love with for the last 10 years.”
Here are some realities about Sexually transmitted diseases:
- STDs impact men and females, the health problems caused due to Sexually transmitted diseases may be more severe for females.
- The main causes of STDs are germs, parasites and infections.
- Chlamydial Infection is the most common of all bacterial STDs and it may cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women.
- Gonorrhea is one of the most commonly reported contagious diseases in the United States.
- The first signs of HIV infection may be flu-like signs and swollen glands, which might appear within a month or 2. Serious symptoms may take years to appear.
- Individuals who have actually been contaminated can make it through for several years with medication to combat the HIV infection.
- Sexually transmitted diseases may trigger cervical and other cancers, pelvic inflammatory illness, persistent liver disease and infertility in ladies.
The danger of getting Sexually Transmitted Disease is high among children who delight in sex and increases when a person has several sex partners.
Individuals who are contaminated with STDs are most likely to obtain HIV infection when exposed to the infection through sexual contact than uninfected people.
A variety of intervention research studies have actually revealed that detection and treatment of Sexually transmitted diseases might reduce transmission of the HIV infection. There are a number of sites which offer practical info on STDs. You can also go to a clinic to obtain yourself evaluated for HIV.
The History of Sexually transmitted diseases in Solomons MD
The STD epidemic is not restricted to today’s youth – oh no. Some Sexually transmitted diseases (and their agonizing, clinically dubious treatments) go back a number of centuries. Let’s take an appearance at a few of the older ones and the myths about them that triggered some pretty unconventional treatments throughout the history of STDs:
Herpes in Solomons 20688
Herpes has actually been around since ancient Greek times – in fact, we owe the Greeks for the name, which approximately means “to creep or crawl” – probably a recommendation to the spread of skin sores. Regional STD screening wasn’t offered up until long after the infection was determined in 1919, early civilisations could see that it was a genuine issue – the Roman emperor Tiberius introduced a ban on kissing at public occasions to attempt and suppress the spread. Not much is understood about early efforts to deal with the illness, however be grateful you weren’t around throughout the physician Celsus’ experimental stage: he advocated that the sores be cauterised with a curling iron!
The issue definitely never ever disappeared – Shakespeare referred to herpes as “blister plagues”, implying the extent of the epidemic. One common belief at the time was that the illness was triggered by insect bites, which looks like an apparent description provided the sores that the sexually transmitted disease creates.
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Mercury was the treatment of option for syphilis in the middle ages – the understanding of the sexually sent disease’s paths and this treatment offered birth to the expression: “A night in the arms of Venus leads to a lifetime on Mercury”. Due to the fact that Syphilis sores have a tendency to vanish on their own after a while, lots of individuals believed they were cured by simply about any remedy in the Sexually Transmitted Disease’s history!
As the sexually sent disease progressed comprehended, the capability to cure it increased. In 1908, the arsenic based drug Salvarsan was established and, while not 100% efficient, was an enormous action forward. Its absence of effectiveness in the tertiary phase of the Sexually Transmitted Disease led to another illness being used as a remedy: malaria. Due to the fact that it seemed that those with high fevers might be treated of syphilis, malaria was used to induce an initial fever, which was thought about an appropriate risk due to the fact that malaria might be treated with quinine. Penicillin eventually confined both these treatments to STD history.
Gonnorhea Solomons 20688
Before the days of local Sexually Transmitted Disease screening, Gonnorhea was often mistaken for Syphilis, as without a microscopic lense, the 2 had extremely similar signs and were typically silent. Naturally, if you were “detected” with the illness, you were in for an unfortunate treatment. According to some, the syringes found aboard the Mary Rose was developed to inject liquid mercury down the urethra of a crew struggling with the disease. By the 19th century, silver nitrate was a widely used drug, later to be changed by Protargol. A colloidal silver changed this, and was widely used up until antibiotics pertained to the rescue in the 1940s.
So if you think that regional STD screening and treatment is an agonizing procedure now, offer a believed to the bad folks who had mercury or arsenic treatment all those years ago – and thank God for antibiotics!
STD Testing at Home Has Benefits in 20688 Maryland
One illness after another, one individual to the next, a std can spread out like wildfire. Medical and health workers have actually been worrying the importance of getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases. People are now getting informed about std screening and how it can avoid them from spreading diseases or getting them. It can be embarrassing to get evaluated, so now you can do it at house. A site called getSTDtested.com enables you to order a test that can be taken in your very own personal privacy. Below are some benefits of utilizing std home testing.
Personal privacy in your home in Solomons Maryland
No one desires to be judged, and taking a std test can motivate those that do judge to speak their mind. The std house testing will offer you a client number and account simply for you. Medical professionals will not have access to your details on the site. Personal privacy also keeps you from the physician’s office or those complimentary centers for sexually transmitted disease screening where everyone will appear to evaluate you.
Convenience of Screening at Home Solomons MD
There are sexually transmitted disease screening sets that can be finished in your home at your own dangers. Entirely hassle-free for house screening, doing it yourself means doing all the work and research study to make sure the test is done correctly. If you do have a std according to the test, be sure to contact your doctor for a visit.
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If you are in requirement of talking to someone about std testing or about where to discover totally free clinics for sexually transmitted disease screening, go online to forums. People like to talk to others in forums and many will be happy to offer out details they already have or refer you to resources they might have access to.
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There are cases that have been discussed on the getSTDtested.com site where clients went to their physician for sexually transmitted disease testing and were denied. Some doctors have their own view on screening for such diseases and may feel there is not a need, and unfortunately it can take place. When you do the std house screening, you will have the opportunity of making sure it gets done and nobody can refuse you.
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"How About Me?" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin in 1928.
The song is an expression of sorrow over a love affair that is over.
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- Judy Holliday - Trouble Is A Man (1958)
- Julie London - Around Midnight (1960)
- Sue Raney - All By Myself (1964)
- Barbra Streisand - The Way We Were (1974)
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Edward Snowden's revelations about widespread surveillance by the US National Security Agency (NSA) started producing real political blowback in July, with a bill that almost defunded the NSA.
Now, a group of reformist politicians is taking a more careful aim at stopping the agency's controversial practices. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Rand Paul (R-KY), Mark Udall (D-CO), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) have introduced a bill that would stop the NSA from collecting "bulk data"—like the database it has built of every American's phone calls.
The bill, summarized here, amends two sections of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to specifically ban bulk collection of phone and electronic communications records, such as e-mail. The government will still be able to get records of someone suspected of terrorism or espionage, but it prevents National Security Letters (NSLs) from being used for bulk data collection and requires more disclosure about how NSLs are used.
Also revised by the bill is Section 702 of FISA, preventing the government from doing warrantless searches for communications it has collected under that statute. It also creates a "constitutional advocate" who will argue against the government in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. This will rectify the fact that the court "issues its rulings in secret and almost always hears only the government's side of any case."
The Wyden-Udall-Paul bill is in competition with a bill introduced by the committee chairperson, Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-CA), that she says is more likely to gain the support of the committee. Feinstein said that “a majority of the committee” believed that the call log program was “necessary for our nation’s security," according to a New York Times report on the intelligence committee's rare public meeting.
A draft of the bill was published on Thursday—the same day that Wyden had a chance to let NSA chief General Keith Alexander know what he thought about his agency's behavior. Alexander's leadership "built an intelligence collection system that repeatedly deceived the American people," said Wyden. He continued:
Time and again, the American people were told one thing about domestic surveillance in public forums, while government agencies did something else in private.
Now these secret interpretations of the law and violations of the Constitutional rights of Americans have become public; your agencies face terrible consequences that were not planned for. There has been a loss of trust in our intelligence apparatus here at home and with friendly foreign allies, and that trust is going to take time to rebuild. And in my view this loss of trust undermines America’s ability to collect intelligence on real threats, and every member of this committee knows there are very real threats out there.
Your joint testimony today blames the media and others, but the fact is that this could have been avoided if the intelligence leadership had been straight with the American people and not acted like the deceptions that were practiced for years could last forever. I hope this is a lesson that your agencies are going to carry into the future.
Following that, Wyden repeatedly asked Alexander if the NSA had ever collected Americans' cell site data in bulk—which would amount to a massive gathering of location data. Alexander answered in the negative, but hedged, saying it hadn't been gathered "under Section 215." Wyden insisted that wasn't a full answer.
Alexander: As you're aware I expressly affirmed this commitment on June 25, 2013. … Additional details were also provided in the classified supplement to Director Clapper's July 25 response to this question. What I don't want to do, Senator, is put out in an unclassified forum anything that's classified here. … I saw what Director Clapper sent and I agree with it.
Wyden: General, if you're responding to my question by not answering it because you think that's a classified matter, that is your right. We will continue to explore that. I believe this is something the American people have a right to know: whether NSA collected or made plans to collect cell site information.
Wyden and Udall are longtime critics of the NSA's broad view of its powers under the Patriot Act and sit on the Senate Intelligence Committee. The inclusion of Paul, a Tea Party favorite, gives the bill some support from the Republican side of the aisle.
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