Borussia Dortmund's surprise 1-1 draw at Group H minnows APOEL Nicosia means Spurs and Real are six points clear of the Germans and within touching distance of sealing their place in the last 16. That marks a huge contrast for Pochettino's side from their early exit from the competition last season. Last year was very sad as we couldn't continue in a competition that really excited us but we've made a huge step forward.
The lacklustre game sparked into life just after the hour mark when Apoel took the lead through substitute Mickael Pote following a goalkeeping error. A strike from Sokratis Papastathopoulos allowed Dortmund to draw level five minutes later but they were unable to score again. Dortmund drew level when Mario Gotze's floated cross to the back post was headed in by Papastathopoulos after the Greek defender stayed up following a corner.
Spartak Moscow stunned Sevilla by scoring four second-half goals to secure an emphatic 5-1 win in their Champions League Group E match on Tuesday. Spartak's win was their first of this Champions League campaign and they are now level on five points with Liverpool at the top of the group. Sevilla had fallen behind in the 18th minute when Promes headed the ball over visiting goalkeeper Sergio Rico, but defender Simon Kjaer levelled minutes later with another header.
Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri says he believes that Manchester City are now at the same level as Barcelona and Real Madrid and can go on to win the Champions League this season. They have tremendous physical, technical and tactical qualities and if they can maintain their physical shape they could go all the way, he added. City top Group F with the maximum nine points from three games and are also top of the Premier League with seven wins from eight.
Juergen Klopp's Liverpool have been breathtaking and infuriating in equal measure this season, but it all came together on Tuesday as they displayed their devastating attacking prowess in a 7-0 victory against Maribor. As has been the case too often this season, Liverpool's opening two Champions League draws against Sevilla and Spartak Moscow were characterised by both defensive fragility and attacking frustration. By the time Hungarian referee Viktor Kassai blew the final whistle, Firmino, substitute Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and defender Trent Alexander-Arnold had scored second-half goals.
The reach of Bollywood has not bypassed Ghanaian shores, but in the West African nation, it is the Indian TV soap opera Kumkum Bhagya that reigns supreme. What has truly kept them hooked is the incessant plot twists that have long been associated with Indian soap operas. Kumkum Bhagya has been aired for so long because people invested in creating sets, wrote scripts, made the plots. Now the U-17 footballers, who play Niger for a quarterfinal spot on Wednesday, are hoping for a meeting themselves.
Monaco slumped to a 2-1 home Champions League defeat against Besiktas on Tuesday that left last year's semi-finalists bottom of Group G and facing a battle to reach the knockout rounds. The result put Turkish side Besiktas on a perfect nine points from three games and left Monaco propping up the table with a solitary point. Besiktas, however, reacted swiftly and levelled four minutes later when Tosun headed home from Ricardo Quaresma's cross.
Brazilian Bernard bagged a double as 10-man Shakhtar Donetsk came from behind to defeat Feyenoord in their Champions League Group F clash at De Kuip on Tuesday. The victory moves Shakhtar up to second in the group with six points from three matches, three behind leaders Manchester City. Bernard equalised midway through the first half after Feyenoord hesitated in defence and Fred slipped a superb pass through for his fellow Brazilian to easily beat Brad Jones.
Liverpool produced a superb attacking display to ignite their stuttering Champions League campaign with a blistering 7-0 Group E victory at Maribor on Tuesday. Having drawn their opening two games, Liverpool made a dream start when Mohamed Salah burst into the box before squaring for Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino to stroke home in the fourth minute. Halftime did little to halt their momentum and Firmino added a well-deserved second finishing from Coutinho's fierce cross with a deft header in the 54th minute.
Manchester City stayed top of Champions League Group F after beating Napoli 2-1 on Tuesday but Pep Guardiola's side almost paid the price for their sloppiness after having gone 2-0 up inside 13 minutes. Raheem Sterling put City ahead in the ninth minute, finishing with his left foot after Kyle Walker's attempt to convert a David Silva pull-back was blocked.
They remain tied for the group lead with seven points and the same number of goals scored and conceded. In the other Group H match, APOEL held Borussia Dortmund to a 1-1 draw at home, leaving both teams with one point each. Tottenham arrived looking for a good performance to show it can compete against the best in Europe. The Portugal forward sent a firm shot into the corner as Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris went the other way.
Down in the south of Ghana is a town just 1000 km sq large called Berekum that houses football clubs of the same name. None of the Ghana players competing at the U17 World Cup in India come from a club named after a European outfit. Ghana, who play against Niger on Wednesday in Navi Mumbai, is featuring in the U-17 World Cup for the first time since 2007.
Colombo, October 17 Sri Lanka's cricket board today halved a six-match ban imposed on all-rounder Danushka Gunathilaka for misconduct, amid speculation that several players may drop out of an upcoming T20 match in Pakistan. The board's decision clears Gunathilaka to play in the three-match series starting on October 26 in the United Arab Emirates. The third match will be played on October 29 in Lahore, where the Sri Lankan team bus came under attack from militants in 2009.
The Germans struck through Arp, Yan Bisseck (39th) and John Yeboah (49th) to romp home with a comfortable victory margin. Germany's victory puts them on course for a dream quarterfinal clash against three-time champions Brazil in Kolkata on October 22. The Germans, however, were not deterred and kept unleashing counterattacks. The Germans, however, didn't have to wait for too long to extend their lead as Bisseck headed home an accurate corner from Sahverdi Cetin just five minutes later.
Sweden defender Victor Lindelof returns to his former club following his close-season move to United, while Andre Almeida is serving a two-match ban for Benfica. CSKA goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev hasn't kept a clean sheet in the Champions League proper since 2006 - an astonishing run of 45 games. Celtic recorded a first group stage win away from home in 17 attempts with an impressive 3-0 victory at Anderlecht last month.
Dharamsala, October 17 Himachal Pradesh tried hard for an outright win but Goa fought valiantly to escape with a draw on the final day of their Ranji Trophy encounter here today. The visitors were in deep trouble after Himachal piled up a massive 625/7 in reply to their below-par 255 in the first innings. It wasn't going to be easy to survive the last day with the hosts so far ahead in the game.
I know I'm not 22 anymore, but I don't have a date, Federer said. Today I think when I take enough rest, feel hungry and have the fire, I can play my best, Federer said. For me, the family is my priority and then the rest, he added. Although trailing in their head-to-head record, Federer has defeated Nadal five times in a row. I feel I'm connecting better on the backhand and I'm serving good, Federer said.
The 14-time Major champion hasn't played since February, when he withdrew from the Dubai Desert Classic. He has played three times in two years thanks to a series of injuries and had a fourth back surgery in April. At the Presidents Cup two weeks ago, Woods acknowledged that he didn't know if he would ever return to competitive golf.
Mumbai, October 17 Seventeen-year-old Prithvi Shaw gave glimpses of his immense talent as Board President's XI beat New Zealand by 30 runs in their opening warm-up game here today. Facing a senior international side for the first time, local boy Shaw scored 66 off 80 balls with nine boundaries and a six. Shaw also shared a 147-run opening stand with KL Rahul, who contributed 68 off 75 balls.
Kochi, October 17 Having won all their three group matches with ease, South American giants Brazil will start clear favourites when they take on Honduras in a pre-quarterfinal match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup here tomorrow. Their strike duo of Lincoln and Paulinho has been deadly up front, ensuring that Brazil did not feel the absence of Vinicius Junior.


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Highlights from the IPSEN Satellite Symposium, 2014 BSRM Annual Scientific Meeting
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Innovation in Rehabilitation Medicine
This was the focus of the first ever satellite symposium of the Annual Scientific Meeting of the British Society of Rehabilitation Medicine (BSRM) which explored “Recent advances in neurorehabilitation” and was sponsored by IPSEN. Leading three sessions was Dr Peter Aitken, Chair of the Faculty of Liaison Psychiatry, Royal College of Psychiatry. Dr Aitken began the symposium with a thought provoking talk on “Emerging techniques in patient motivation” looking specifically at motivation in rehabilitation.
There are many challenges throughout the rehabilitation journey, and for patients perhaps one of the biggest challenges is ensuring the rehabilitation process is sufficiently stimulating, helping them to maintain a positive outlook. One approach is to have ongoing support from the likes of a professional trainer, who can also act as a “buddy”, or as the renowned journalist, Andrew Marr once said, “a wise bully”, when referring to his professional trainer.
The introduction of electronic games as a rehabilitation aid is arguably one of the most significant advances in motivating the rehabilitation process. They have certainly helped to transform a process that has previously been regarded as dull and boring into an activity that people happily adhere to, both in the hospital and at home. What’s more, the use of computer games supports another established motivational technique of ‘practice and reward’ and encourages goal setting.
Dr Aitken went on to talk about the importance of setting ‘Smart’ Goals i.e. goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-framed, as such goals are often used to aid the coordination between a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team when developing a rehabilitation plan for the individual needs of patients. Those goals then become an essential part of the rehabilitation feedback loop which includes monitoring progress against; the goals, other patients, and the literature. Then, we need to look at and measure the outcome of the rehabilitation process which includes:
• Patient reported outcomes
• Clinical reported outcomes
• Patient experience
Real World Data – Supporting Rehabilitation Services
Capturing and recording outcome data to support rehabilitation services was the focus of the second presentation by Ravi Patel, from Document Capture Company (DCC). Ravi highlighted how measuring outcomes has greatly informed the commissioning of services and has encourage services to highlight their achievements. He also explained how, by automating collection of outcome data, using the likes of the Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) and the Therapy Outcome Measure (TOM), it is helping commissioners to monitor and evaluate the impact of rehabilitation services across the UK.
Innovation in New Technologies
To complete the first ever BSRM satellite symposium, Keith Foster, VP Scientific Affairs, Toxins, Syntaxin (an Ipsen Company) rounded off the innovation theme with a presentation that highlighted how, by developing a range of botulinum neurotoxins, it may be possible to relieve the suffering from highly debilitating conditions such as spasticity.
Keith explained that Syntaxin have an ambitious plan to produce new and enhanced Botulinum Neurotoxins (BoNTs) with multiple therapeutic applications and to develop new formulations and new toxins that will considerably expand the spectrum of clinical applications and better address patients’ needs (See Figure 1).
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Ipsen organised and funded this symposium and has funded the preparation of this Highlights report. Ipsen has had no editorial input into this item other than to check accuracy of claims.
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Despite having cruised many far-flung destinations, Lou Luddington and husband Tom haven’t witnessed anything to rival the rich variety of sailing and marine wildlife offered by Pembrokeshire’s islands
Setting off from our swinging mooring at Rudders boatyard, Burton, in Pembrokeshire, we have to travel the length of the Cleddau estuary to reach open water. With the wind and tide in our favour we get whooshed along towards our destination, northwest of the mouth of the Milford Haven waterway. It’s an impressive stretch of water; a deep, wide natural ria that is home to the second-largest port in the UK.
As we sail past oil and gas tankers parked up at the refinery berths, we are dwarfed by their immense proportions; 200m long and several storeys high they create a wind shadow that brings us to a near standstill. Holding our nerve, momentum carries us their length and we drift back into the wind as the sails fill and we’re off again.
We know to stay alert to incoming tankers and the Ireland ferry, both of which have priority in the main channel and can appear at speed. After a two-phase renovation of our Westwind 35, Noctiluca, we are new to liveaboard life and in ‘shake down’ sailing mode to prepare for our grand voyage south to France, Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands and beyond – an open-ended adventure that will take us far from home in the coming years.
Diving into another world
Our plan for the next few days is to sail north to our previous home village of Solva. Here we aim to meet up with family then join our friends who have their own yacht for a night at anchor, before sailing back to our swinging mooring the next day. Our passage plan will take us through Jack Sound and Ramsey Sound – two of the most notorious and fast-flowing stretches of water in Wales.
As we reach the mouth of the Haven we are set free from its confines. The water beneath us takes on a more lively motion and I dash below to secure locker doors and loose items as we begin to heel on a broad reach for Skokholm and Skomer Islands. We’re island bound!
Our route rounds the turbulent St Ann’s Head, passes Marloes Sands and Marloes Peninsula and navigates Jack Sound with its hidden rocks and frisky water.
With calm seas and a flooding tide we are granted a smooth passage north. Our first stop is a tiny group of islands to the east of Skomer island and close to the mainland called the ‘Hen and Chicks’ (or Stack Rocks).
Approaching from the southwest we drop the anchor close to shore so that we can swim into the rocks for freediving. We’re alone but for one small motor boat pottering to-and-fro with a pair of anglers aboard.
Despite being a popular dive site, this is unexplored territory for us. Arriving in Noctiluca as liveaboard sailors and diving over the side not knowing what we’ll find, gives us a taste of the big adventure to come. Underwater we glide among golden stands of kelp and thongweed glittering with plankton and comb jellies, and delight in a visit from a curious seal that peeps around the seaweed at us. Climbing back up the ladder feels like we’re already living the dream.
Sundowners with friends
After a quick change and some late lunch we lift anchor and continue our journey to Solva and a planned rendezvous with family and friends. Here we anchor in a deep pool at the mouth of Solva harbour and row ashore in our tender for a swift catch up with family.
They are excited to see us arrive by sea and wave us off again as we head back to Noctiluca to await our sailing friends Jetske and Paul who have their boat moored in the harbour. They soon appear and we sail a few miles west together on a dying wind. When the sails begin to droop we fire up the engines and motor into the quiet anchorage of Porthlysgi Bay for the night where there’s just enough room for two boats abreast.
Rowing over to join them aboard for sundowners, our surroundings are of ancient, craggy rock, bird sounds and a soft breeze of clean, salty air. We marvel at a pair of ravens soaring overhead, as they take turns to flip upside down in their bold aerial display and acknowledge how grateful we are for such a spectacular backyard.
The next morning I rise early and head up to the cockpit to greet the day. Glancing across to the neighbours I see Jetske climbing down the stern ladder for a morning dip, closely followed by her naked husband launching flamboyantly from the cockpit over the side rails; without hesitation. Tom joins in too, so that soon we’re all bathing in the cool waters, before the coffee has even brewed.
After waving farewell to our friends, the itinerary for the day is to complete the island tour by sailing north through Ramsey Sound then loop out west to the Bishops and Clerks, and back south to Skomer Island with the ebbing tide.
Noctiluca performs excellently in challenging seas; with her heavy full keel and both mainsail and genoa fully unfurled and set, we speed through the Bishops and Clerks at nine knots, whisked along by the tide. The tidal overfalls west of Ramsey Island are magnificent with flows reaching 15 knots between the other smaller islands on spring tides as the bathymetry squeezes and accelerates the water.
It’s a boisterous ride until we clear the islands then set a close hauled course for Jack Sound, 10 miles to the south.
As we approach Jack Sound conditions are perfect and we hold our line for a passage under sail. Despite its perilous reputation we are confident in our local knowledge from my days working as a marine biologist in the Skomer Marine Conservation Zone.
It’s still a huge buzz as we power through the sound under sail and retrace our journey back along the Cleddau estuary. Reaching our mooring at Burton, we pick up the buoy as we drop the sails, no motor required. Our fantastic tour of the islands fires us up for the adventure to come!
The grand idea for an extended, liveaboard voyage was partly conceived on a trip with Jetske and Paul two years earlier aboard their 1977 BACO Sarum 28, Intruder, bound for Skomer Island. Heading due south for a distance of 10 miles across St Brides Bay, and with no tidal streams to consider, it was an easy journey to plan.
Light winds meant we could cruise in comfort and enjoy sightings of gannets plunge-diving, a pod of common dolphins travelling with purpose, and guillemots and razorbills upending to the deep in pursuit of fish.
Cruising into North Haven we picked up one of the three moorings provided by Natural Resources Wales for visitors, to prevent anchoring in the sensitive seagrass meadows.
Designated as a Marine Nature Reserve in 1990, the 1,400 hectares of seabed around Skomer Island and Marloes Peninsula became a Marine Conservation Zone in 2014 – the only one in Wales.
Skomer is the largest of the Pembrokeshire islands and is a National Nature Reserve of international importance for seabirds managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales.
With around 42,000 puffins, 31,000 guillemots and 10,000 razorbills, the air and water is a riot of seabirds during the summer months that have returned to the island to breed. Many puffins stand on the grassy banks beside their nest holes in the ground in which they lay a single egg, whilst the surrounding cliffs jostle with guillemots.
Squeezed together in breeding colonies, each guillemot claims just the space beneath its feet to lay a single egg and raise the chick. Their close proximity brings safety in numbers and a battalion of pointy beaks to fend off marauding predators. It also means many scuffling feet to knock off precious eggs if the birds get disturbed and panicked by humans getting too close.
Robust wildlife protection
The Pembrokeshire Marine Code protects seabirds and other wildlife through seasonal access restrictions to certain sensitive areas of the coast and provides guidelines to minimise disturbance. In North Haven, for example, the large guillemot breeding colony on the east side of the bay must be given a wide berth of at least 50m, as with other cliffs.
Similarly, access to the beach in the far south-east corner is forbidden to avoid disturbance of resting and breeding Atlantic grey seals. Details of the Marine Code and maps showing restricted areas are available for all of the Pembrokeshire islands via the Pembrokeshire Marine Code website, where you can download the Wild Seas Wales app for easy access.
The Code protects nesting seabirds between April and the end of July after which they return to a life at sea, and breeding grey seals between July and the end of November when they come ashore to raise their pups and breed.
The Code also gives general advice about how to enjoy wildlife as a mindful skipper by tempering your speed and keeping your distance. North Haven is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the spectacle of birds going about their busy lives, whirring overhead on wings better suited to swimming and diving than flying.
We considered landing at the harbour and walking the incline for an exploration of the island but we opted for a snorkel over the seagrass meadow instead. Drifting near to rafts of puffins, we would catch sight of them zipping beneath us in pursuit of sand eels, sheened with air and flashing in the sunlight as though gilded in mercury.
After lunch we took time to just sit and observe the bustle of nature in full swing. Cruising home across the bay at the pace of the wind awakened us gently from the Skomer dream. For Tom and I, a seed had been planted for an adventure on the high seas and a chapter living by the sway of the ocean.
Not long after, we made the decision to sell our house, buy a sailing boat and disappear across the Atlantic for a few years. Having now explored Europe, the Canary Islands and the Caribbean, Pembrokeshire remains our firm favourite for exciting sailing, rich wildlife and that magical sense of home. With careful planning you can enjoy the best the British Isles has to offer – secluded anchorages and incredible wildlife all crammed into this corner of Pembrokeshire.
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What is a neighborhood? Aging housing stock, more rentals pose challenges
NEWARK – Times change; so do trends, faces and landscapes.
But local leaders say that neighborhoods — and the need for community connections — remain present and relevant today.
Newark Mayor Jeff Hall said that while he doesn’t think Newark is a bedroom community yet, he does recognize that residents “are on the move and busy.”
Sixty years ago, the city was largely industrial, Hall said. Housewives stayed at home and involved themselves in community events. Families ate at home most of the time. Children played close to home with neighborhood friends.
Now, families think nothing of getting in the car and driving elsewhere for food, entertainment or recreation, the mayor said. These days, people typically move every seven or eight years after a job change. Formerly, families lived in neighborhoods around factories, near their co-workers and their work.
Some Newark neighborhoods, challenged by an aging and deteriorating housing stock, have battled property maintenance problems.
Steady conversion of single-family homes into rental properties is another concern. The residential areas in and around downtown, specifically the 1st, 2nd and 7th wards, have 18 percent more rentals than the other four wards.
According to the 2010 U.S. Census, rentals account for 44 percent of Newark’s occupied housing units. Add in vacancies, and homeowners occupy just 51 percent of the city’s housing.
The mayor said Newark still has some great neighborhoods, and the sense of community is coming back.
“There is more camaraderie than people think,” Hall said, but “maybe not the same as 60 years ago.”
He said that Neighborhood Watch groups, formed to help fight petty crime and drug trafficking, also provide “a great way of bonding with neighbors.”
“Neighborhoods still matter,” said William L. MacDonald, dean and director at the Newark campus of Ohio State University. “They still make a difference in the lives of their residents. They have never gone away. And neighborhoods are still shaped by large-scale social processes that distribute opportunities for wealth, jobs, education, etc.”
Connections among neighbors vary according to neighborhood characteristics, said MacDonald, who has a doctorate in sociology from Bowling Green State University and formerly taught the subject. The effects those characteristics have on people in that neighborhood are influenced by larger social processes, he said.
Sometimes those forces — shifts in the job market or stratification of resources — are what give neighbors a sense of connection to each other, MacDonald said. Sometimes it’s a distinct feature in the neighborhood — a special resident, or a special event.
As long as Licking County residents intervene at the neighborhood level and those neighborhoods leverage the things their residents have in common, overall community strength will continue to grow, he said.
What separates a neighborhood from a collection of people is “when people start to develop social capital and a sense of identity,” said Adam Weinberg, president at Denison University in Granville.
Weinberg taught sociology for more than a decade at Colgate University. He earned a master’s degree and doctorate in sociology from Northwestern University.
In healthy neighborhoods, residents have confidence in the future, Weinberg said. They keep their homes painted, invest in their businesses and have long-term jobs that enhance their job skills.
Sometimes, when people realize their standard of living isn’t improving, they invest instead in relationships to make life more meaningful, Weinberg said. When people know, trust and do more things with their neighbors, they have a more meaningful life.
Weinberg credits the South Newark Civic Association with helping South Side neighbors forge a strong sense of community to enjoy life and help create change.
“They’re amazing,” he said. “They’re a model for what’s going on across the nation. They’re realizing we’re all in this together.”
During the 2013-14 academic year, Denison students volunteered more than 34,000 hours of their time in assorted community outreach projects, including the association, America Reads, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Licking County Coalition for Housing. That work helped teach them the importance of community involvement.
Part of the decline of a sense of community in some areas may be attributed to the loss of front porches and the rise of back decks in modern subdivisions, Weinberg said.
“Decks separate us ... silo us ... fracture communities,” he said.
Front porches serve as gathering places for neighbors to share their lives and discuss events, concerns and problems, he said.
Today’s home are often built farther apart, too, and many residents spend less time in their homes because husbands and wives work to maintain their standard of living, he said. They may work 40 or 50 miles away from where they live, further limiting the time they spend at home.
“Anything that chips away at the time people can spend together chips away at the strength of the community in the long run,” Weinberg said.
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Denamarin for dogs is a supplement given to pets that need liver support. It is a medication that can help increase antioxidants in the body that assist with liver function. Vets often prescribe a number of tablets for certain conditions in which the liver is being affected negatively.
This supplement is often in veterinary medicine used for liver failure, liver disease, liver support, and to protect liver cells. It can reverse liver damage in some cases. This article will make you a smart customer, will discuss what Denamarin tablets provide, and if it's right for your dog or cat.
- What Is Nutramax Denamarin For Dogs and Cats?
- Denamarin For Dogs — How Does It Work?
- What Causes Liver Disease In Dogs?
- Most Common Causes Of Canine Liver Disease
- Symptoms Of Liver Disease In Dogs
- Denamarin For Dogs — Primary Uses
- Denamarin Or Milk Thistle For Dogs?
- Can Denamarin Help With Liver Disease?
- Cell Repair and Regeneration
- Dosage and Types Of Nutramax Denamarin For Dogs
- Denamarin Tablets
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- Side Effects Of Denamarin For Dogs
- Denamarin For Cats And Small Dogs
- Should I Give My Dog Denamarin?
- What Else Can I Do For My Dog With Liver Disease?
- CBD as a Natural Aid for Dogs with Liver Conditions
- Final Thoughts On Denamarin For Dogs
What Is Nutramax Denamarin Used For in Dogs and Cats
A prescription supplement from Nutramax laboratories, Denamarin is a drug prescribed by a veterinarian for liver disease or damage and is often given to both cats and dogs.
Nutramax Denamarin tablets have been shown to prevent or reverse liver damage, in some cases, and help elevate liver enzymes count and supplement an overall healthy lifestyle in both cats and canines.
Denamarin For Dogs - How Does It Work?
Nutramax Denamarin tablets for dogs works by using s-adenosylmethionine and silybin to strengthen liver health. Adenosylmethionine and silybin A B work together to increase liver functions that are crucial to the healthy functioning of the liver organ.
This supplement is relatively low-risk for canines to take for their liver support and functioning needs. Adenosylmethionine and silybin tablets can increase liver function and even support brain functioning.
What Causes Liver Disease In Dogs?
Unfortunately, liver disease is dangerous for a dog's health. Low glutathione, essential amino acids, are partly responsible for this disease. Glutathione can be reduced through stress, toxins, and even a poor diet. Even a tough customer who seems strong can be at risk.
A pet's liver is what helps to purify the blood, allow for food digestion, and eliminates waste from the body. This is why an unhealthy liver can be quite damaging to the liver health and livelihood of your pet. If you need to talk to your vet about liver disease, come in with some ideas.
Most Common Causes Of Canine Liver Disease
The most common causes of canine liver disease are:
- Metabolic disease
- Bacterial infections
- Infections that are viral
- Trauma or injury
- Toxicity (chemicals)
- Drugs (like acetaminophen)
- Abnormalities (congenital malformation)
- Low glutathione
In most cases, improper diet due to nutritional imbalance caused by parasites or intestinal issues is some of the more typical causes of liver damage. This is not good for dogs that have an especially sensitive liver function.
Also, giving them too much food at once isn't good for them. Your feeding schedule should follow the guidelines given by vets and as recommended by serving sizes and weights.
It is crucial to follow the veterinarian's recommended guidelines and food choices if your dog has been diagnosed with liver disease. Sometimes, it's recommended to make homemade foods that have specific ingredients. There are holistic veterinarians that can help with diet recommendations.
The accidental ingestion of poison or toxic chemicals can cause liver damage. It can range from minor to severe. If a dog accidentally ingests poison they need to be rushed to the vet emergency room as soon as possible. Pet parents that have chemicals or poisons around the home should lock them up or place them on high shelves.
Some medicines, like acetaminophen, can cause liver damage. Pet parents that have canines taking acetaminophen need to pay close attention to how their pet reacts and let their veterinarian know if they have adverse reactions to this medication. Make sure to thoroughly count the amount and only give your dog the recommended dosage.
There are dog breeds that are more susceptible to liver disease. West Highland, Skye, Yorkshire, and Bedlington (all Terrier breeds) are at higher risk of developing liver disease.
Also, some large dogs like Dobermans have a genetic predisposition to these conditions. These breeds are at a higher risk for liver disease because their bodies are not able to eliminate copper efficiently which causes copper toxicity within the body.
Over-vaccination is a real risk factor. For example, if a pet owner hasn't kept count of the vaccination administration records, has lost them, or they don't know when the last time their furry friend was vaccinated. Or, sometimes a person adopts a pet and they don't know their vaccination record at all. This leads to a pet getting vaccinated too many times.
Over-vaccination can cause liver disease and pet parents should do whatever they can to keep accurate record of their dog's vaccinations. Ask your vet for an updated list of vaccines.
Bacterial and viral infections are usually things that cannot be helped. They come out of nowhere and make precious pets sick. Fortunately, most infections go away with the proper treatment without any long-term side effects. However, that is not always the case and sometimes dogs suffer liver damage, particularly leptospirosis, infectious canine hepatitis, and canine adenovirus 1.
Symptoms of Liver Disease In Dogs
The symptoms of liver disease greatly vary in severity and type. Most pet parents are unable to tell that their dog, cat, or other pet is suffering from this until they become very ill. Some of the symptoms resemble many other ailments.
The most common initial symptoms of liver disease are lack of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, and dark urine. A late-stage symptom of liver disease is jaundice (yellow eyes). If you notice that your beloved pet has yellowed eyes, it is essential to get them to the veterinarian right away.
It is a good idea to discuss a diet with the veterinarian and begin exercising them more often. Vets will usually suggest a more organic, less processed, diet that has less carbohydrates and grains than most commercial dog foods. Diabetic dogs will almost always have to start a healthier diet right away and there is a link between diabetes and liver disease.
Trauma to the body or the liver can also cause liver disease. These injuries can leave long-lasting injuries and side effects. Canines that have sustained bodily trauma may need more than the average amount of veterinary visits to ensure they're doing well. Pet parents will have to keep a close eye on their beloved pet after an injury to the body. Remember that emergency vet visits are unpredictable, so it’s better to be prepared for out-of-pocket expenses beforehand with a pet emergency fund or other pet insurance alternatives.
Denamarin for Dogs - Primary Uses
Nutramax Denamarin tablets for dogs are used for liver disease and liver damage. Pups with genetic conditions, liver abnormalities, and other problems sometimes have chronic liver disease. These dogs can benefit from a Denamarin supplement that has been shown to help with raising liver enzymes and fundamental functions so that they are able to manage their condition.
Denamarin provides relief from liver damage and even cell regrowth. Canines that have liver damage from trauma or illness can sometimes see a reversal of the condition. In many cases, the damage can be stopped in its tracks and no further damage will occur.
Denamarin or Milk Thistle For Dogs?
The compound silybin phosphatidylcholine is present in Denamarin and milk thistle (unlike the standardized milk thistle extract). Denamarin has been shown to have an added compound, s-adenosylmethionine, that helps brain and liver function, and is essential for liver health formed when metabolized. Because of this, adenosylmethionine-rich Denamarin tablets from Nutramax are a better option than milk thistle.
Milk thistle, a liver supplement for dogs doesn't have s-adenosylmethionine, so it does not offer as many health benefits as Denamarin. Silybin phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylcholine complex are both active ingredients that supports oxidative balance but always consult with a vet before administration of a new med. Silybin A B tablets like Denmarin provide optimal absorption.
Can Denamarin Help With Liver Disease
Silybin-infused Denamarin tablets are not a cure for liver disease. But Denamarin has been shown to help with reversing liver damage and with elevating enzymes that maintain a health oxidative balance. This helps support liver function to help a dog that is dealing with this condition. However, there is no known cure for liver disease.
Think of Denamarin and silybin as a supplement to your pet's overall well-being.
Cell Repair and Regeneration
Denamarin and silybin pills have been shown to help protect liver cells and even repair liver cells from cell death. Phosphatidylcholine complex is a naturally occurring chemical in Denamarin pills that stops liver cells from cell death.
Dosage and Types of Nutramax Denamarin For Dogs
Dena marin is a prescription medication in tablet form that can be prescribed by a veterinarian for either a cat or canine. As the customer, you can choose the proper size tablet for your best friend.
The dosage of Denamarin tablets will vary based on the weight and age of your dog. For cats and small pups up to 12 lbs one 90 mg tablet containing 9 mg of silybin A B is sufficient. A pet over 12 lbs will take a number of tablets to be determined by the vet.
The prescribing service should also give the customer instructions on dosage and frequency. A Denamarin supplement should be given on an empty stomach at least one hour before feeding. Always store in a cool dry place that even the cat cannot reach.
These chewable tablets will provide consistent optimal absorption when administered 12 hours apart from each dose.
It is imperative to follow these instructions and have the pills given on an empty stomach so that your dog doesn't accidentally get too many Denamarin tablets. Separate the administration of pills at least one hour before giving food.
Side Effects of Denamarin For Dogs
There are not any significant side effects for dogs that take Denamarin. However, canines that are given too much Denamarin may have vomiting and diarrhea. This is why it is so crucial to stick to the prescription instructions and follow them to the letter.
If you are worried that your pet has taken too much, it is a good idea to check in with the veterinarian. However, there have been no reported major side effects from taking too much Denamarin and it is likely that your dog will be fine as long as the overdosing is stopped.
Denamarin for Cats and Small Dogs
Can I give my cat chewable tablets of Denamarin too? Small dogs (under 15 lbs) and cat breeds can stomach at least one chewable tablet. Denamarin for cats works the same way as it does for dogs, providing liver support. Just beware that small dogs under 12 lbs and cats under 8 lbs will require much smaller dosages than large ones.
Denamarin for dogs and cats is a safe and easy way to support your pet's liver. Small dogs and cats under 10 lbs can take a chewable tablet of Denamarin on an empty stomach at least once every 12 hours to help protect your pet's liver cells through silybin phosphatidylcholine. There are no known side effects for cats according to veterinarian medicine, but always consult your personal vet.
Should I Give My Dog Denamarin?
Denamarin has been shown as a well-known and recognized prescription for liver disease. In studies, it's been shown to be effective with raising liver enzymes, improving liver function, and even reversing liver damage. It has no major side effects. Therefore, it is likely perfectly fine and safe to give your dog or cat a Dena marin tablet.
Pet parents that are worried about the horrendous side effects of some prescriptions do not have to worry about it with this medication as they do with others. However, the ultimate decision on whether you should give your dog Denamarin should be between you and your trusted vet.
It is important to discuss whether the supplement will be beneficial to your dog's liver support. If your pet's veterinarian recommends it, then it is probably a wise idea to give a Denamarin supplement to your canine or cat as prescribed. After all, every pet parent wants to see their dog or cat get better after suffering from a medical condition that can be painful and difficult.
What Else Can I Do For My Dog with Liver Disease?
Dogs and cats that have liver diseases can live a healthy life for many years. They can live that long and healthy life with the help of pet parents that give them the proper medications and the best foods for their health condition. Foods rich in vitamin E have been shown to enrich a pet's liver. And a healthy liver function is, of course, the main goal.
Also, giving them plenty of attention and love always helps a lot! There are proven studies that show dogs that are given attention and loving care are happier and healthier pets. That is something that a pet parent can do easily out of pure love and there is no cost to adding a little extra affection and care.
CBD as a Natural Aid for Dogs with Liver Conditions
Cats and dogs that have liver conditions often deal with discomfort or pain of some sort. Unfortunately, pet parents can't always tell when their dog is in pain or suffering. A pet parent customer seeks to purchase something organic and natural to help them with their pet's well-being. This is because natural options are without chemicals that can have devastating consequences.
CBD supplements are an example of a natural aid that is chemical-free and completely organic. It is derived from hemp extract and gives users amazing health benefits. There are many studies that indicate CBD supplements help with pain, inflammation, nausea, and much more.
CBD is being investigated all over the world for many uses. However at this time, as the manufacturer of CBD products, we are not allowed to discuss that subject publicly nor we are not allowed to imply that CBD can be used for any specific treatment.
CBD Oil for dogs is specially formulated for pets in mind. It allows for easy dosing and can be given to dogs in their food or with their favorite treat. There is zero THC and are no known side effects and that means that pet parents don't have to worry about any type of “high” and they also do not have to worry about side effects. There is really no downside to giving CBD supplements. There are proven health benefits and no side effects and you don't have to keep count of a large number of tablets.
Many pet parents have seen improvements in overall health, and brain health after a short period of time once they have begun taking CBD supplements. Dogs and cats that have liver disease or liver damage can experience an improvement in their well-being after taking this product and can give it to them without worry.
Final Thoughts on Denamarin for Dogs
Denamarin for dogs and cats is a viable and helpful prescription that has shown effectiveness in treating liver disease and liver damage. It has been given as a prescription by vets for many years and has been tested in numerous studies as a safe and effective medication. There are no severe side effects to worry about and that is quite amazing in that many prescriptions do have a long list to count of dangerous side effects.
In summation, Denamarin is safe to give to your dog or cats and can have a positive impact on their health. Pet parents who are given this prescription for their best friend can move forward with confidence that it should help their pet's health, help protect liver cells, and improve their liver function.
You can safely purchase CBD for dogs and cats at Innovet as an informed customer if aggressive supplements are not the right choice for your pet's liver - just always check with your vet first!
Dr. Ivana Vukasinovic
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade
Ivana Vukasinovic grew up in Serbia and attended the University of Belgrade where she received a degree in Veterinary medicine in 2012 and later completed surgical residency working mostly with livestock. Her first year of practice was split between busy small animal practice and emergency clinic, and after two more years of treating many different species of animals, she opened her own veterinary pharmacy where an interest in canine and feline nutrition emerged with an accent on fighting animal obesity. In her free time, she acts as a foster parent for stray animals before their adoption, likes to read SF books and making salted caramel cookies.
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The ties between the National Basketball Association and China are becoming a popular subject in the past couple of months as political partisans, about the left and right, wonder if the league is pursuing money in the nation at the cost of caring about individual rights. As China’s economic strength and influence increase, this can be an important conversation to have, although a casual look at the figures reveals why it ought to be about far more than only the NBA. The NBA narrative blew up a couple weeks back when Daryl Morey, the general director of the Houston Rockets, tweeted a picture that encouraged the protests from the Chinese authorities in Hong Kong. Morey immediately deleted his conversation and afterward apologized for sending it, stating, I tweet, “I didn’t plan my tweet to induce any crime to Rockets lovers and friends of mine from China. “Morey’s deleted apology and tweet stirred anger in the league to be putting bucks over human beings in China.
Last year, approximately 800 million individuals in China tuned in an NBA match, according to the league. Beijing is home to the greatest league shop beyond North America, a 15,000 square-foot retail space. In character, the team has put a hefty bet because of its potential on the large and developing Chinese economy. But as you may suspect, the NBA isn’t alone on this score. And everything in the vehicle that you drive to the sneakers on your feet into the meals in your favorite fast-food counter might be included. Start together with General Motors, the large Detroit automaker currently included in contract discussions with the United Auto Workers.
The contract narrative is a large one here, however, in fact, GM has fewer American UAW workers compared to the Chinese employees – 49,000 here versus approximately 58,000 from China, according to the organization. That is about one-fifth of their organization’s total 180,000 workers worldwide. You can view even larger ties with Nike, the Oregon-based shoe and athletic wear firm, that promotes that people should”dream mad.”
Nike’s manufacturing arm operates with 110 factories and over 145,000 employees in China, based on that the business’s site. Kentucky Fried Chicken might have its origins in the Bluegrass State, but it’s its own eyes – and bigger quantity of its places in China.
There are only about 4,000 KFC places in the USA, the restaurant website says. And those are only a couple of instances. There are an infinite number of other people, probably including the firm that created the device upon which you’re studying these words. The stage in all these amounts isn’t the NBA’s activities in China and individual rights have been above criticism, it’s rather the NBA is one of several companies active in the country. While Americans prefer to consider the NBA and other sports leagues since bastions of athletic contest, filled with opponents that are heroes and/or function models, they’re finally commercial ventures pursuing dollars – different from other companies that sell automobiles, or sneakers, or food.The same is true of those athletes that play in these leagues. They’re commodities and brands trading in their abilities to earn money on the court or area – and off. Why are they there? Since you’ve got 1.4 billion individuals in a state with a developing middle class. International businesses and brands need a bet in a marketplace that provides them a developing market and a massive cheap labor pool. That’s not intended as a defense of activities or a value judgment, it is a reality. There’s a significant economic and political argument to be had on conducting business in China and balancing corporate earnings and individual rights, but it is difficult to see why it ought to differ for the NBA than it is for some of those other businesses in the nation.


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By Bol Gatkuoth Kol
Opinion—Much attention has been given to the prospect of war between Sudan, Ethiopia, and Egypt over the waters of the Nile. But the Nile basin and the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) involves ten countries with Eritrea participating as an observer. Also largely absent from this discussion is the crucial role of South Sudan through which a considerable portion of the White Nile flows. Moreover, South Sudan is a new state and its position on this vital issue is not well understood and the crucial Nile water treaties were signed long before the country even came into existence. This paper intends to address that absence.
The White Nile journey starting from Lake Victoria in Uganda pushing through Lake Kyoga and Lake Albert and enter South Sudan at the border point in town of Nimule eastern Equatoria state. After passing through the central Equatorial region, the river spreads into the large swamps, and branches into Bahr el Jebel, Bahr el Zaraf, and join by a number of tributaries flowing from the west and the southwest. The River Bahr el Arab originate in the border areas between the Sudan and the Central African Republic and flows eastward and it is fed by a number of tributaries including the Lol, Yei, Jur, Tonj and Naam river.
The Sobat River originates in Ethiopia Baro and Akobo Rivers congregate inside South Sudan and continue joined by the Pibor River originates within South Sudan. The combined Rivers call the White Nile that later emerge with the Blue Nile at Khartoum the capital of the Sudan.
Crucially, amongst the reasons for SPLM/A to took up arms struggle against central government in Khartoum, the Egyptian hegemony on the Nile water was one of the dispute rather than self-determination which came later on 28 of August 1991 raised by three members of high command Dr Riek Macahar, Dr Lam Akol and General Gordon Koang Chuol. The separation for Southern Sudan agenda had come through bitter battle amongst the SPLM elites and diverted the New Sudan agenda with heavy cost of human lives in the movement. The Sudan Republican decree number 284 by President Jaafer Nimirie establishing canal Jonglei project area and started digging in February 1974 which later on became a rally battle cry for the people of Southern Sudan region against May revolution.
On the current Nile water political storms in the horn of Africa and Egyptian from the North, multiples questions need answers. These questions should be drawn back from colonial periods into contemporary political odds which engulf sub-region of east Africa and beyond. Indeed, the intense regrouping and political alliances within the Nile basins countries on such activities, will South Sudan played a notable role on these groupings? Or current rulers in Juba will put South Sudan water share for sale on acquisition for Egyptians support? Or Will East Africa community play bystanders from imminent war between Egypt and Ethiopia on Grand Ethiopian renascence Dam? Will Egypt make a military action against Ethiopia Dam? Above all these questions are necessary, and lingering in many ears and minds to those who are take much attention on regional issues. Also, these questions are eye opening for African regional debates on the Nile water crisis.
From the onset, the Sudanese and Egyptians share Nile valley civilisations for many years but each regime come with its political outlook to those relations. The Nile water agreements and the border demarcation were conducted by the British when they controlled both Sudan and Egypt. The British on behalf of its two colonies monopolise water resources against others members states of the Nile.
The Afro-Arab of the Sudan and Egypt were deeply involved as middle men during slave trades against black African tribes in the Sudan. The relation never been smooth with the rest of Sudanese till reason time. All successive Egyptians regimes had been stood against the interest of non-Afro Arab in the Sudan for very long time. Lately Egypt came out with long term strategy to divert the Nile water from Mediterranean Sea to Sinai to kept state of Israel on their side.
Also under existing Nile frame work agreement Egypt had put an observations posts to both South Sudan and Uganda with aims to continue as a power over the Nile water resource. On current political intensity in the horn of Africa, Egypt continue resorting to use old subcontracted regional hegemony during the cold war period playing a broker style between African and western countries. Above all, Egyptians as a political force within Arab league dominating after collapse of Libya under Gadhafi who was more close to Sub-Saharan African nations. Rarely, no country from North Africa will have strong stand against Egypt to rally Arab league to face Ethiopia with military action. On the other hand, the Sudan have long term strategy plan to construct a supper pipe from Northern state of Atbara to red sea and sell fresh water to Saudi Arabia.
In 1979, the Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia had exchanged bitter words when ruler Colonel Mengistu Haile Mariam an allied to Soviet Union Communist state prepared to contract USSR to build a Dam on Sudan border that triggered a feared of both Egypt and the Sudan. On the other hand, South Sudan and Uganda have a full control of the White Nile and its major offshoots that amassing in the country and further its journey to Khartoum. In fact, a huge reservoir of swarms slurping water from White Nile Chanel reserving at Jonglie swarms and Machar Marches at Sobat river, (Collins 2002 p-196).
South Sudan swarms syphon a huge amount of water during the rainy season and later wasted during dry season with lack of reservoirs and water storage. Also non-existence of mechanise agriculture schemes for rural development particularly in regional government of Southern Sudan and continue backward after achieving its independent state today.
The misuses of resources and lack of respect for government institutions by Juba base government it has let some countries like Egypt to pry on internal politics to preserved its longer control of the Nile waters resources. Crucially indeed, lack of strategic planning on national projects to use water hydro power to electrify the whole country follow by physical infrastructure for roads agriculture in the country. South Sudan millions cubic metres of water are wasted every dry season on evaporation from swarms of Bahr el Jebel and Bahr el Zaraf, Bahr el Ghazal swamps, and the Sobat Machar Marches.
In 1974 at the height of energy crisis a parliamentarian member of Kenya suggested that Nile water to be harness at the Lake Victoria and the water sold with oil Barrel for Barrel ( Garang 1980).
The Jonglei Canal was supposed to be the first British project on the White Nile River marking the British expeditions in the region. The British colonial administration had established three regional capitols cities in Southern Sudan – Juba, Wau and Malakal on the Nile bank that indicate important for British voyage into Southern Sudan. The British had builds several dams the Sudan along the Nile, and these are Senar Dam 1924, Jebel Awulia Dam on 1937. After independent of the Sudan, the Sudanese government had constructed Kashm el Girba Dam on 1964, Roseris Dam 1966 and Merowe Dam on 2009.
These national project was successfully implemented for enhancement on economic growth, agriculture and power generating for Northern region of the Sudan. Also it was a strategy from British government incentive to build Dams in the Sudan and exert control over Egypt to grow cottons for British mills and bound up with British imperial interest.
The canal Jonglie was only unsuccessful national project under British and Egyptian ruled and it was oldest projected initial early by the colonial power since 1898 to benefit Egypt. Both British and Egyptian recognize the Suds’ potential to maximize the flow of the Nile. Egyptian overstated their anxieties over Nile stressing if downstream will over use Nile water their nation will face thirst. Though their concerned had overtaken by the British textile industry interest on high demand for Egyptians cotton supply to British industry Market (Tvedt 2004).
The Canal project was laid into political scrutiny by Southern Sudanese with negative result across three provinces. The later response into political volatilise between North and South and several reasons that can be narrated mainly the pastorals economy of Nilotic depend on swarms for their cattle grassing and fishing during dry seasons. Most importantly, it had brought bitterness particularly against Egyptians who are rock-hard allied to Muslim North of the Sudan and their traditional cooperation that remind the people of Southern Sudan of slave trades during Egyptians ruled.
South Sudan regional government under leadership of Abel Alier was label as a stooge agent of Northern Sudan and accused for compromised South Sudanese interest to Egyptians and Afro-Arab Sudan. The extreme reaction later overwhelmed three provinces capitols, Juba, Malakal and Wau after civil populations informed that Egyptians security force had been station in Upper Nile to protect the canal (Abel Alier 1992).
After achieving South Sudan dream of independent from Afro-Arab of the Sudan, this nation should stand on its own political right in the League of Nations and continue to remember a bitter history of struggle. Indeed, the regime of the day should draw the line from ongoing water crisis between Egypt and Ethiopia. The historical record of domination and slave trade history had shown this beloved nation who are the enemy and friends in dark hours of need during liberation struggles. Facts are crystal clear like a noon-day where the heart of this nation is leaning and the leaders must toe the line.
The author is former MP South Sudan National Assembly Juba. Holder BA politics and Contemporary Governance Birmingham City, MA in political Islam Birmingham. You can reach him on email, firstname.lastname@example.org or whatsapp +250787325182 Kigali, +211921298887 Juba South Sudan.
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In her three years as director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, encountered a seemingly endless stream of challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, from threats due to new variants, to communication questions, to agonizing policy decisions.
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When she took the stage to deliver the Joseph H. Ogura, MD, Lecture at the Annual Meeting of the Triological Society—held as part of the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM)—Dr. Walensky had a new kind of challenge on her mind. A gunman had slain Amy St. Pierre, a researcher at the CDC in Midtown Atlanta, the day before.
“Amy was a valued member of our division of reproductive health, where she worked tirelessly to save the lives of both women and infants,” Dr. Walensky said, her voice somber, before her fireside chat-style session with Triological Society President Ralph Metson, MD. “And I just wanted to extend my sympathies to her family and to our CDC family as we grieve her loss.”
Once you kind of get your feet under you … and start to understand the government and to understand all of the challenges that you just mapped out, you quickly realize that, whatever your decision, someone will criticize it. —Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH
The moment offered a sense of the way in which Dr. Walensky’s time in the position has meant confronting layer after layer of complexity and gut-wrenching turns of events. In the discussion, Dr. Walensky captured the strain of her directorship, offered her observations about the country’s readiness for the next pandemic, and drew on her experience to offer career advice.
The day after the session, Dr. Walensky announced that she would be stepping down from the position on June 30, 2023, so her remarks serve as a fairly complete reflection on nearly her entire tenure in the position.
The Path to the CDC
Sitting in a chair opposite her, Dr. Metson asked her about the period leading to her appointment as CDC director.
“Most of the audience here today are clinicians,” he said, “[who are doing things] similar to what you were doing three years ago—seeing patients on the ward in the clinics of the hospital. And now you’re director of the CDC. Can you share with us a little bit about your journey to the CDC?”
Dr. Walensky said that her decision to go into infectious disease came in 1995, when she was at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. “It was during that time that the cocktail was actually FDA approved, the third drug for HIV,” she said. “And we were seeing … people dying of AIDS all the time. And in that year, we could actually give people hope. That really was the spawning of my career, both clinically, but also in my research world.”
When she became chief of infectious disease at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston in 2017, she expected she would be in the position longer—the last two division chiefs held the job for 30 years, she said.
On March 6, 2020, however, she got a phone call about the first two COVID-19 cases at the hospital, while the start of a conference in Boston was nearing—a banner was being hung at the convention center in preparation.
“That meeting was canceled as people were literally in flight to get here,” said Dr. Walensky. “That first year was hard. Hard for everyone in this room, hard for everyone working clinically. It was scary and tragic.”
When she later received a message that Ron Klain would like to talk to her, she said she “recognized that name”—it was Ronald Alan Klain, who served as White House chief of staff under President Joe Biden from 2021 to 2023. Before she called Klain back, her husband told her, “Whatever he says, don’t say ‘no,’” she said with a laugh.
Handling the Pressure
Dr. Metson asked, “Every decision you’re making is scrutinized by the public, through social media, by the press. And then you’re working in a very politicized environment—I don’t have to tell you: science versus politics for every decision. How do you survive in a situation like that, mentally and physically?”
“Once you kind of get your feet under you,” Dr. Walensky answered, “and you realize that you no longer feel like a deer in the headlights and start to understand the government and to understand all of the challenges that you just mapped out, you quickly realize that, whatever your decision, someone will criticize it. In fact, a lot of people will criticize it. And, in fact, it may very well lead to front-page criticism. And so much of what that has been about is to put your head down and just do the right thing. And stand by doing the right thing. And, sometimes, right is gray [instead of black and white], and it may not always be obvious what the right thing is.
“Much of the criticism, interestingly, has been around things like, ‘Well, this is the way we think it should be done here,’” she added. “And I think people fail to realize that at CDC, our guidance, our policies, everything has to work in Manhattan and Boston and Guam and 574 tribal nations that we have in this country, and rural Alaska. And so, making policy and decisions for a country with all of those different settings and demographics is challenging.”
The vital source of her support has come from an “amazing family,” she said. Trying to work out on the weekends and going on long walks has also helped her cope, she said.
Receiving Mentorship from Anthony Fauci, MD
“I have had the gift of incredible mentors who are now incredible friends,” Dr. Walensky said. “Tony is the reason that I’m sitting in the chair that I’m in now.”
Dr. Walensky said that during the early days of the AIDS crisis when “die-ins” were being held with “red paint being thrown on the steps of the NIH,” Dr. Fauci’s response was, “Let them in and let me hear what they have to say.” That outlook resonated with her, she said.
“I think so much of that has really been true with COVID-19,” said Dr. Walensky. “Let’s listen to what the affected people are feeling and what they’re asking of us. And I think that was really, to me, one of his greatest contributions.”
“I remember very early on in the pandemic,” Dr. Metson said, “watching you on a Zoom meeting live, and you said, ‘Social distancing is a privilege.’ I remember those words rang so true and made me think about everything from a different perspective. So, I’d like to ask you to please address the issue of health gaps and inequities in our society related to one’s social status or ethnicity or income or race. What is the CDC doing to address these disparities?”
“We know that infectious diseases hit the most vulnerable, hit the poor,” Dr. Walensky answered. “And so, this was no surprise in COVID-19 that we saw this. In fact, frankly, COVID-19 came to our shores among people who could ride on cruise ships and fly on airplanes, and it quickly affected our most vulnerable communities.”
This has been seen in the huge reduction in life expectancies for African Americans and Native American Indian tribes, she said.
“Ten weeks after I became CDC director, we declared racism [to be] a serious public health threat, and we have since had 200 public health departments across the country do the same.”
Dr. Walensky noted that the public health system still needs workforces “as diverse as the communities they serve, a culturally competent workforce.” The issue of health disparities doesn’t need more research, she said, because every time the question is looked at, “we find them. We don’t need to continue to document; what we need to do is implement solutions.”
Preparedness for the Next Pandemic
“You sit atop a pyramid with so much data beneath you and so much decision-making, so you have a really unique perspective,” noted Dr. Metson during their conversation. “From that perspective,” he asked, “could you give us your thoughts about the next surge, the next pandemic?”


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As the battle rages on in our society about gender identity and the treatment of same-sex relationships under the law, the church is not immune from addressing these issues head-on – even at the dinner table. If you are like me, these questions are a constant source of debate with teenage children who are bombarded with social media and classroom discussions on the topic that challenge our Biblical views on sexuality, marriage, and gender.
Alarming statistics from a recent Gallup poll show that the onslaught of LGBTQ messaging directed at our youth is working. The report states, “younger generations are far more likely to consider themselves to be something other than heterosexual. This includes about one in six adult members of Generation Z (those aged 18 to 23 in 2020)…and more than half of those claim they are bisexual.” The fact that the rise is most pronounced in young people and the majority is not experiencing same-sex attraction, indicates that the deliberate indoctrination of our children not to accept traditional gender roles is increasingly successful.
When it comes to gender identity, the drastic rise in young people that identify as “gender fluid” has generated fierce debate. Prominent academics and health professionals advocate for a gender affirmative model, claiming that gender is determined by an “interweaving of biology, development and socialization; and, culture and context, with all three bearing on an individual’s gender self.” Therefore, parents should accept the “gender” as stated by the child, regardless of their anatomy. Juxtapose that to the stance of child advocates, researchers, and Christians who firmly believe the rapid onset of gender confusion in our youth results from underlying emotional disorders and manipulation from schools and other institutions that are engaged in some form of conversion therapy on our children. If you are not familiar with this debate, I encourage you to read these resources and understand the extent of the battle for our youth’s identity and emotional well-being.
Surprisingly, the church as a whole is not of one opinion on the issue of sexual preference and God’s condemnation of same-sex relations.
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The Rune Factory series has made quite a name for itself. This Harvest Moon spin-off has been able to successfully carve a place in gamers' hearts. Now, it is looking to find a home on Nintendo's latest hand-held, the 3DS.
To put it simply, the 3DS is the perfect place for the next Rune Factory title, which has been given the name Rune Factory 4. So far, there have been three Rune Factory games on the DS, and two for the Wii. Although all of them were great, this upcoming title for the 3DS could prove to be the best yet.
As the game gets closer to its Japanese release date (July 2012), more details are being released about the game. Below are some of the new features you can expect to see in the upcoming game:
- Rune Factory 4 has done away with Grid based farming. You are now free to plant and organize your farm as you see fit.
- The game has a new and improved dating system. For example, there are more stages to your relationship. No longer will you jump from being “friends” to being married. You will actually have to “date” the person for a period of time before they would agree to marry you. Also, the game offers a new “Dokidoki Zoom” feature. This causes the screen to zoom in on love events. According to the producer, this will help gamers feel “more engaged.”
- Another new element to dating is the ability to date more than one person at a time. However, the producer warns that dating too many women at once can cause problems later on when you finally do settle down.
- More animated cut scenes have been introduced. You will see such cut scenes during festivals, introductions, dating, and story events.
- You also have the ability to build new buildings in your town. By doing this, you can attract new people. The more people you attract, the higher your rating goes up. The producer even hinted at the potential of giving gamers the ability to come up with their own festivals as their popularity in town increases.
- Some bosses are marriage candidates. Yes, after beating certain bosses they will turn into a more “human-like” form. They will then move into town, where they can be courted.
The good news does not stop there. For people who pre-order the game, they will receive a free pair of headphones and a special drama CD. Apparently, the producers say that they have included headphones with the pre-order because the drama CD is something that people will want to listen to “secretly.” No more information was given on what could possibly be on this CD, but it's obliviously something that’s suppose to be “moving” or even possibility “romantic.” Keep in mind, however, that the game is rated “T.” So the possibility of something naughty being on this CD is pretty much zero. Come on guys, get your heads out of the gutters!
It is not known if this pre-order will be offered outside of Japan. Also, at the time of this writing, no release date for NA had been set. However, since all the other games came stateside, I see no reason why this one would not.

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Friday, April 5, 2013
Reinventing the Wheel Off the Wall Friday
Well thanks to your encouraging words and finally the start of spring, I was much more productive this week. Not only did I manage to get officially moved into my studio but I also started a new project. Actually moving into the studio really wasn't that big a deal. I had things pretty organized in my sewing hole so there wasn't too much sorting. Still there was a lot of back and forth - not to mention putting the final touches on the studio itself. It feels great to be finally moved in!
So this week I managed to get my thread board made, a new ironing board crafted and start the last project for the room - a new quilted wall hanging. Now, I know it seems a bit cliche - and well let's face it - it is - but I wanted to have my own color wheel for the space. I started looking for inspiration on line and found plenty. One that really got me was one made by Judy Villet. She used angles to give the illusion of a wheel but with no curve piecing. Great idea! So all I had to do was create a pattern.
Now I know that most of my friends think my engineering degree is wasted on me - but honestly it isn't. I can look at a traditional quilt and usually without too much trouble figure out how to draft it. So I grabbed my largest graph paper ( I really do have a huge stash of all types!) - a pencil and rule and came up with a color "circle" of my own. Its made up of 12 triangles (splitting up the quadrants into 30 degree angles). I plan on paper piecing it right to this pattern.
Still the drafting nor the paper piecing isn't the hardest part of this
Once I get the values right, the quilt should come together easily and hopefully it will be ready for studio blog link. I would like to officially invite you all to participate in "Sew Many Spaces" this coming Wednesday. I'm going to unveil my finished space and share some organizing tips. Yes - I will be taking pictures with it "mid-project". I'm really not to fond of seeing a studio all company neat. You all can link up whenever you want - it will be open for a year. I hope you'll share your space - even if its only a dining room table. I'm inviting some more famous quilters so that we can have a peek at where the big boys create (we'll see if any accept!).
Oh - and one more thing - if you'd like to participate - but don't have a blog - you're more than welcome to link up from a photo host site (ie flikr) - just make sure you have descriptions. Any questions please email me.
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Here is the promised tour. I am taking these on my iPhone so the quality isn't the best.
When you step into the room to the right is my bookshelf. I have most of my quilting books on here and have to finish putting the rest up. The bottom shelf holds paper patterns in pattern boxes. There are several plastic bins with notions in them that will be moved elsewhere. Down below are my quilting magazines. On the floor is assorted stuff that I need to find a home for. More than likely I will be stacking my project boxes near here. I plan to limit the number of boxes to 6 or under. I am a fan of FAB 4 that I have talked about on here before so 4 may be the magic number. It dawns on me that this might be the right place for my tote of "kits".
On the wall to the right I have my quilt rack. I have two types of tops here. Those that are completed and waiting for quilting and those that need more work. Those "in progress" as they all are really in progress are on the front where they can easily be seen. The tote underneath contains my kits that I mentioned previously. To the left of that is a bin that contains fabric and scraps. I need to sort, fold and put away the fabric in my stash cabinets and put the scraps in the scrap bucket.
My design wall will eventually go up here.
The wall you see as you enter the door is the where the stash cabinets are located. I had the guys slide everything to the right a little so the wire racks could be put along side the cabinet on the left. This made a good spot to keep my rulers as well. I plan to store all my sewing notions in these racks.
This is the wall to the left as you come in the door. The location of the machine. I have it sitting on a drafting table which works well for me. You can't see it but tucked behind the door to the left is my cutting table. I moved it there to make it more easily accessible. It used to live where the wire racks are now kept.
What sewing room would be complete without a sewing assistant? This is Sadie, She is my son's dog and whenever I go in to sew she is right there. Making her a mat to lie on is in order.
This is a little stack of QSTs that I just finished sewing into hour glass blocks. These were gifted to me and I have plans of making a version of Bonnie Hunter's Pfefferneuse quilt. I am trying to decide what color pinwheels to put with them. Watch this space for more news!


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An unusual enhancement of low‐frequency plasmaspheric hiss in the outer plasmasphere associated with substorm‐injected electrons
 Both plasmaspheric hiss and chorus waves were observed simultaneously by the two Van Allen Probes in association with substorm-injected energetic electrons. Probe A, located inside the plasmasphere in the postdawn sector, observed intense plasmaspheric hiss, whereas Probe B observed chorus waves outside the plasmasphere just before dawn. Dispersed injections of energetic electrons were observed in the dayside outer plasmasphere associated with significant intensification of plasmaspheric hiss at frequencies down to ~20 Hz, much lower than typical hiss wave frequencies of 100–2000 Hz. In the outer plasmasphere, the upper energy of injected electrons agrees well with the minimum cyclotron resonant energy calculated for the lower cutoff frequency of the observed hiss, and computed convective linear growth rates indicate instability at the observed low frequencies. This suggests that the unusual low-frequency plasmaspheric hiss is likely to be amplified in the outer plasmasphere due to the injected energetic electrons.
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Li, W., et al. (2013), An unusual enhancement of low-frequency plasmaspheric hiss in the outer plasmasphere associated with substorm-injected electrons, Geophys. Res. Lett., 40, 3798–3803, doi:10.1002/grl.50787.
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe gripping new adventure in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, not to be missed by readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.It is AD 55. As trouble brews on the eastern fringes of the Roman Empire, Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro prepare for war...The wily Parthian Empire has invaded Roman-ruled Armenia, ousting King Rhadamistus. The King is ambitious and ruthless, but he is loyal to Rome. General Corbulo must restore him to power, while a..
It is 42 AD, and Quintus Licinius Cato has just arrived in Germany as a new recruit to the Second Legion, the toughest in the Roman army. If adjusting to the rigours of military life isn't difficult enough for the bookish young man, he also has to contend with the disgust of his colleagues when, because of his imperial connections, he is appointed a rank above them. As second-in-command to Macro, the fearless, battle-scarred centurion who leads them, Cato will have more to prove than most in the..
Cand centurionul Macro debarca pe tarmul Britaniei impreuna cu armata invadatoare a imperatorului Claudius, stie ca va avea de-a face cu cea mai dura campanie din lunga lui cariera sub arme. Dar nimic nu-l pregatise pentru ferocitatea si curajul tenace al razboinicilor britanici...
In anul 44 d.Chr, dupa lupte sangeroase, Camulodunum (azi - Colchester) a cazut in fata invadatorului roman. In vreme ce generalul Plautius, conducator al Legiunii a Doua, isi planuieste urmatoarea campanie, sotia si copiii lui cad in mainile unor druizi care cer in schimbul lor eliberarea druizilor capturati de romani. Doi voluntari din legiunea lui Plautius, Cato si Macro, trebuie sa patrunda adanc in teritoriul dusman si sa incerce sa ii elibereze pe ostatici inainte ca acestia sa fie sacrifi..
Armata romana a invadat Britania si s-a lovit de o rezistenta neasteptata. In vara lui 44, fiorul revoltei strabate triburile conduse de Attrebatans, oficial prieten al Romei, si sunt gata sa explodeze. Centurionii Macro si Cato trebuie sa il ajute pe batranul Verica sa isi alcatuiasca o armata si sa ii antreneze oamenii pentru a-si apara regele..
AD 44, Britannia. A devastating defeat leaves the men of Rome's Second Legion with an impossible decision. The epic fifth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, which includes UNDER THE EAGLE, CENTURION and BRITANNIA.
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It is late summer 44 AD and the battle-weary Roman legions are in their second year..
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THE EAGLE'S PROPHECY is the powerful sixth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire seires. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Simon Scarrow's gripping novels: 'Ferocious and compelling' Daily Express
The Adriatic Sea, AD 45. Cato and Macro, centurions of the Roman army, are horrified to learn that they face possible execution after the death of their commanding officer. Fortunately, the Emperor's secretar..
AD 46, Judaea. A beleaguered Roman cohort must quash tribal revolts threatening the empire's eastern province. The seventh novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, which includes THE EAGLE'S CONQUEST, BRITANNIA and CENTURION.
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Trouble is brewing in Judaea, on the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire. Wit..
The eighth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Roman series. In the first century AD the Roman Empire faces a new threat from its long-standing enemy Parthia. Parthia is vying with Rome for control of Palmyra, an officially neutral kingdom. Palmyra's royal household is on the brink of open revolt, and so a task force under the command of experienced soldiers Macro and Cato is dispatched to defend its king and guard its borders. When Parthia hears of the Roman army's presence, it starts amassing..
AD 48. Fate lands centurions Macro and Cato in Crete, just as an attempt to overthrow Roman rule erupts. The ninth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. THE GLADIATOR is the action packed and compelling ninth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell.
While centurions Macro and Cato are returning to Rome from a harrowing campaign against the Parthians, their transport ship is almost capsized by a tida..
Cand actiunile unui gladiator rebel din Egipt ameninta stabilitatea Imperiului Roman, prefectul Cato si centurionul Macro stiu ca trebuie oprit. Oamenii din partea locului ii considera vinovati pe romani pentru atacurile lui Ajax si ale bandei lui de-a lungul coastelor egiptene. Iar acum, cand nubienii ataca frontiera de sud, Egiptul e in mare primejdie. Guvernatorul Egiptului le da lui Cato si Macro sarcina de a-i da de urma si de a-l infrange pe renegat...
The brand new thrilling Roman adventure - a Top Ten bestseller in hardback - from Simon Scarrow, author of THE LEGION and THE GLADIATOR. The city of Rome in AD 50 is a dangerous place. Treachery lurks on every corner, and a shadowy Republican movement, 'the Liberators', has spread its tentacles wide. It is feared that the heart of the latest plot lies in the ranks of the Praetorian Guard. Uncertain of whom he can trust, the Imperial Secretary Narcissus summons to Rome two courageous men guarante..
For nearly ten years, the Roman Empire has fought ceaselessly to strengthen its hold over Britannia. But opposition from native tribes led by the ruthless warrior Caratacus threatens to destroy everything. Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro are summoned by Governor Ostorius to Londinium. Tasked with leading a newly formed cavalry cohort into the heartland of Wales, they must destroy the growing resistance. But with Caratacus hatching increasingly ambitious plans and disorder threatening from withi..
The Sunday Times bestselling author of THE GLADIATOR and CENTURION returns with another unputdownable, thrilling and action-packed novel of the Roman army in Britannia.
The Roman Empire's conquest of Britannia is under threat from within. A messenger on the streets of Rome has been intercepted and tortured, revealing a plot to sabotage the Roman army's campaign against Caratacus, commander of Britannia's native tribes. A treacherous agent's mission is to open a second front of attack against ..
A Sunday Times top ten bestseller. Shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. Wintery Roman Britain in AD 52 is the setting for an action-packed novel of courage, camaraderie and warfare from No. 1 bestselling Simon Scarrow, author of BROTHERS IN BLOOD and GLADIATOR. The fourteenth novel in the bestselling Eagles of the Empire series.
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Rome, 61 BC Recruited as a gladiator, young Marcus Cornelius Primus faces a new life of brutal training, governed by strict rules, as he learns the skills of an elite warrior. But Marcus cannot simply forget his past. His father lies murdered by soldiers and his mother has been kidnapped and forced into slavery. Marcus is determined to find his father's old commander, Pompeius the Great, to seek justice for his family and set his mother free. Yet, unbeknown to him, Marcus is hiding a life-threat..
Free from slavery, Marcus is determined to find and save his kidnapped mother. Meanwhile, his master Julius Caesar wants Marcus to help destroy the bands of rebel slaves and their leader Brixus, who plans to unite a slave army and resurrect the cause of Spartacus. But Marcus and Brixus are old allies who share a life-threatening secret. Marcus is torn between his friend and master. Can he convince Brixus now is not the time for a deadly revolt - and ask Caesar to negotiate a slave surrender befo..
This is the fourth thrilling title in Simon Scarrow's epic, bestselling Gladiator series. Marcus may be free from the brutal training regime of the gladiators but he will not rest until he finds his mother. With his old friends Festus and Lupus at his side, and a letter from Caesar instructing all who cross his path to help him, he begins his journey. He is going back to the lands where he lived as a slave boy - the remote farming estate of the savage Decimus. Yet Ancient Greece is ruled by dece..
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Roman Britain, AD 44. The land is far from tamed. A puppet king is doing little to calm the hatred of the native tribes.
Fighting is in Optio Horatius Figulus' blood. His Celtic ance..
Primul volum din seria Wellington and Napoleon Quartet. Arthur Wesley e convins ca o natiune trebuie condusa de un rege, asa incat tanarul ofiter se arunca in lupta pentru restaurarea monarhiei in Franta. Napoleon Bonaparte, un tanar ofiter artilerist, uraste armata britanica si conduce lupta impotriva ei, la Toulon, in 1793. Niciunul din ei nu stie ca soarta Europei va depinde intr-o zi de ei doi...
Decembrie 1804. Napoleon Bonaparte e imparatul Frantei. Telul lui: sa stapaneasca Europa. Dupa infrangerea de la Trafalgar, are o victorie glorioasa impotriva Austriei la Austerlitz. Intorcandu-se impotriva Spaniei, il detroneaza pe rege si il inscauneaza pe fratele sau. Victoriile lui, totusi, au un gust dulce-amar pentru ca inca mai trebuie sa isi infranga cel mai mare dusman: Marea Britanie. Arthur Wellesley (viitorul duce de Wellington) se dovedeste un politician si un tactician priceput. Ca..
Ultimul volum din seria Wellington and Napoleon Quartet. Inamicii de o viata - imparatul Frantei, Napoleon, si noul duce de Wellington - se vor infrunta intr-o ultima mare batalie pe campul de la Waterloo…..
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Great shooter and less time to reload. Was over to a friends home who is trying to teach me to shoot and he is deadly with my S10. He has a blue 4" GP100 and a small Colt revolver, sorry don't know the model, and he shots my S10 better than his guns. Me I shot my 4" SS GP better than my S10, Lite or SR9c. Bought both the SR and GP used and the trigger on the SR is scary, it's so light. Think I like revolvers better than semi-auto.


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