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The “very credibility” of the Turkish central bank and “monetary policy more generally in Turkey” are now at stake as the country awaits its next monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting, scheduled for June 7, an analyst said on June 4.
Timothy Ash, senior emerging markets sovereign strategist at BlueBay Asset Management, reacted after latest inflation data showed Turkey’s consumer prices jumped a higher-than-forecast 1.62% in May, driving expectations that the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) will push up interest rates once again at the MPC meeting, following the 300-basis point rise it introduced as an emergency measure on May 23.
“The market [is] interpreting this number as so bad, it is actually good in that it will leave the CBRT very little wiggle room at its next MPC meeting now not to hike again,” said Ash in a note.
“This is no longer about rates, but the very credibility of the CBRT and monetary policy more generally in Turkey after the incredibly damaging comments by [President Recep Tayyip] Erdogan in London earlier last month,” he added.
Economic populist Erdogan on May 15 gave an interview in which he openly advanced his unorthodox theory that higher interest rates cause inflation to rise and said that if elected Turkey’s first executive president on June 24 he would have a duty to be at the monetary policy helm. Many analysts feel that it is pressure from Erdogan that has kept the CBRT behind the monetary curve and that the strengthening of the embattled Turkish lira (TRY) in the wake of the emergency hike has been contained by nervousness among investors about what Erdogan might do in the area of monetary policy should he be re-elected and awarded sweeping powers under the constitutional changes last year narrowly officially approved in a referendum.
After the inflation data release, the lira clawed back to below 4.6 against the dollar from 4.6563 at the close before the weekend. By around 18:00 Istanbul time it stood at 4.5973. In the year to date, it has weakened by around 18% versus the USD.
In a Reuters poll, analysts had forecast the consumer price index (CPI) would climb 1.45% month-on-month. The official data showed the CPI at 12.15% y/y compared to 10.85 y/y in April.
Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek, who is charge of the government’s economic team and who has lately been trying to reassure investors almost on a daily basis about the state of Turkey’s economy and economic management following Erdogan’s monetary policy remarks, said on Twitter: “In the short term the inflation rise may continue due to base effects, but a falling trend will begin in the second half of the year with coordinated monetary and fiscal policy measures,”.
Is Investment economist Muammer Komurcuoglu told Reuters the rise in core inflation would impact pricing behaviour negatively. “Taking into account signals that the course of monetary policy will be closely linked to inflation, we think the central bank will go for a 100 basis point hike in its policy rate at its meeting this week,” Komurcuoglu said.
In another blow to market sentiment towards the Turkish economy, late on June 1 ratings agency Moody’s Investor Services placed Turkey’s sovereign ‘Ba2’ ratings on review for a downgrade, while Fitch Ratings switched Turkish banks’ ratings to Rating Watch negative.
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The Alberta College of Optometrists (ACO) has given a service expansion proposal to the Government of Alta. in order for optometrists to be able to perform more of the procedures that they have been taught to do, said Doctor of Optometry and President of the ACO Council Robert Kloepfer.
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These procedures are currently performed by ophthalmologists. This expansion would reduce wait times, as well as travel times for those who don’t live near ophthalmologists.
Kloepfer said “The ACO is committed to protecting the public and continuing to advance the optometry profession in Alberta for better access to our patients. As of 2015, optometrists in Alberta were granted independent treatment of glaucoma and prescribing oral medications. This has allowed Albertans quicker access to care in treatment of their ocular conditions.”
Kloepfer has worked with the council since 2016 and has been president since 2021.
In Alta., there are over 872 optometry practices available to give services. The proposed expansion would ease travel times for patients because of this amount of practices across the province, said Kloepfer.
Doctors of Optometry are currently allowed to treat macular degeneration, diabetes, and other ocular emergencies. Eye examinations are also given every two years, and every year for those who wear contacts, those under 19, or those with conditions that could affect eye health. Optometrists may also prescribe medications.
Kloepfer said “We are asking the Alberta Government to allow optometrists to practice at the level that they have been taught, just like a medical doctor.”
Kloepfer added that there are currently eight states in the United States of America that perform the services that the ACO is wishing to expand to. Some have been giving these services for over 40 years.
Some new services would include SLT laser (glaucoma treatment), YAG capsulotomy (secondary cataract treatment), and laser peripheral iridotomy (prevents narrow angle closure glaucoma.
“There is a certification process that any Alberta optometrist must undergo to perform any of the above procedures. These procedures are continuing to be taught in optometry schools throughout North America.”
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One doesn’t need to be a conspiracy addict to be surprised at the speed with which Parisian authorities declared the devastating fire in Notre Dame Cathedral an accident — or to raise an eyebrow at the invention of the bland new phrase for its cause: “involuntary destruction by fire.”
The coincidence that the most important Christian church in Paris should go up in smoke in Holy Week, just a month after an arsonist set fire to the church of Saint-Sulpice, seems to have passed largely without comment in the mainstream media. That first blaze was started shortly after the midday Mass and did several hundred million euros damage before firemen brought it under control.
At about the same time, the Basilica of Saint Denis, a mediaeval abbey church in the north of Paris, was vandalised. The church houses the tombs of French kings from the 10th to the 18th century and includes, significantly, that of Charles Martel, who ended the Muslim invasion of Europe with his victory at the battle of Tours in 732. The attack heavily damaged the 200-year old organ as well as smashing stained glass windows. Saint Denis is in a ‘no-go’ suburb. A Pakistani migrant who arrived in France only two months ago has been charged with causing the damage.
In Nîmes, the ancient Roman city in the Gard Department of Provence, the church Notre-Dame-des-Enfants was desecrated, the main altar looted and a cross smeared on the walls with human excrement. Again, there was a link to the Christian defeat of the Muslim Umayyad Caliphate which had enslaved southern Europe. Charles Martel’s 736 expedition destroyed the city; in 752 Pepin the Short finally ended Muslim rule there.
In just eleven days, nine churches were damaged or desecrated in what appeared to be a coordinated attack across France. They included the towns of
# Vienne, south of Lyons, the church of St Vincent de Naintre. At the Council of Vienne in 1311 Pope Clement V abolished the order of the Knights Templar.
# Angouleme in the Charente Department in the south of France. The evangelical church of Hope and Life was damaged in the town where Crusaders murdered 3000 Jews in 1256.
# Lavaur in Tarn, southern France, the scene of religious wars of the 16th century.
# Maisons-Lafitte and Houilles, two towns in the Île-de-France region north-west of Paris.
Notwithstanding the immediate response that implicitly ruled out terrorism and connections with earlier atrocities, a serious investigation of the cause, origin and seat of the fire in Notre Dame is now underway. Before the last flames were extinguished, Paris Prosecutor Rémy Heitz opened a preliminary investigation by the judicial police. The next day, while backing away from the quaint excuse, and favouring the theory of an accident, he set fifty investigators to work.
Five companies had been contracted to carry out a total of €150 million worth of renovations to the cathedral, starting with the roof. One of the companies, Europe Echafaudage was engaged in 2017 to work on the spire but insists that none of the 12 men on the project were on the job at the time. A huge mesh of scaffolding was being erected over the roof, and one of the first explanations was that welding had caused the fire. Australian scaffolding is assembled with self-locking pins but it is not yet known if the French system was fitted or welded.
The investigators will want to known from witnesses where the fire was first seen, in what form, and the colour of the flames. That last clue could indicate what was burning and whether an accelerant had been present.
France has 42,258 churches, and they are coming increasingly under attack. Last year, 875 were vandalised, according to police, as were 59 cemeteries. After centuries of protection and safety, Christians and their churches are now easy targets for terrorists aiming to reverse the Islamic defeats of the 15th and 16th centuries. In this modern secular world, it is not only Saint-Sulpice and Notre Dame — Europe itself is burning.

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[pullquote cite=”” type=”left, right”][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=That Film Guy&asin=B004D39GG4][/pullquote] In 2002, two of the biggest names in Hong Kong cinema, Andy Lau and Tony Leung, teamed up to star in (and in Lau’s case to co-direct) Infernal Affairs. The film was a box office smash in Hong Kong, and also received huge critical acclaim, beating Hero to the Best Film award at the 2002 Hong Kong Film Awards. The film was later picked up by Martin Scorsese, who adapted it to become the Oscar winning The Departed.
On release, the buzz around the film was all about the stellar cast. Leung and Lau were (and remain) two of the biggest stars in Hong Kong Cinema. They both also have successful pop careers, and so are huge idols. Lau is best known in the West for his role in House of Flying Daggers, while Leung starred alongside Jet Li in the massive hit Hero, and is a favourite of director Wong Kar Wai, appearing in movies such as In the Mood For Love and 2046.
The two actors are terrific in Infernal Affairs. While rarely onscreen together, when they are, they spark off each other brilliantly. They meet early in the film, where Inspector Lau (Andy Lau, conveniently) buys a stereo off Leung’s Yan. Neither man realise that the other will become their nemesis as the film goes on.
Inspector Lau is a young officer in the police force who has risen swiftly through the ranks. But he has a secret “ he’s really a mole for a Triad gangster. He has been undercover in the police force for ten years, using his growing influence to help Sam evade the police. By coincidence, Yan is, on the surface at least, a key part of Sam’s gang (it turns out he’s not a stereo salesman at all; he was minding the shop while the owner went to collect his protection money). However, Yan also has a secret identity “ he’s an undercover cop, so secret that there’s only one policeman who knows his identity.
Early in Infernal Affairs a drugs raid on Sam’s gang goes awry and both sides come to realise that there’s an infiltrator in each of their midst. The rest of the film plays out a deadly game of cat and mouse, as both Yan and Lau try to uncover one another’s identities and strike telling blows for the side they have chosen. But for each of them, which side they are on becomes more blurry “ Yan fears he’s losing his identity as a policeman while Lau starts to question the path he has taken.
This is a tremendously exciting, fast paced film “ well directed, well plotted, well acted. It has its flaws, for example the use of music is poor, and when significant characters are killed, you see flashbacks of their ˜best bits’ “ almost like when an X Factor contestant gets kicked off the show. There’s also a heavy handed sub-plot where Lau’s wife is writing a novel about a man with many different characters, not realising that she could almost be writing about her husband. Nonetheless, this is an action thriller that’s up there with anything that Hollywood has produced in recent years.


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A federal judge appears to be sympathetic to the idea of granting a temporary restraining order that would force the administration of President Donald Trump to continue to make Affordable Care Act cost-sharing reduction subsidy payments.
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The Affordable Care Act cost-sharing reduction subsidy program helps low-income Affordable Care Act exchange plan users pay their deductibles, co-payments and coinsurance amounts. Officials with the Trump administration said last week that they do not believe they have a valid congressional appropriation to make the payments. They said they would withhold a round of payments insurers were expecting to receive this week.
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The Food Chain
By Random Dragon
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The Food Chain ( Part 2 )
I've been told I take after my aunt Soldrinae more than anyone else in my expansive family tree. She was one of the few surviving members of my family, outside of my immediate "mom and dad" family, that is. Aunt Soldrinae, still mischievous as ever at the grand old age of 430, guided me through life like a guardian angel. I distinctly remember taking her advice over my parents' which, in some cases, wasn't the best idea.
My father would take me aside and instruct me on the "ways of the dragons", and impart his knowledge and experiences unto me, and I would listen. This was immediately followed by my aunt dispelling everything my father had told me, filling my head with all sorts of delightful rubbish that children adored so. Tales of brave dragons and wicked humans, not information on the scientific ramifications of magical energies, were what comprised most of my worldly knowledge. It is amazing what truths elude us as we live our lives, only to be revealed to us long after they could have been of any use.
I am certain that some of the stories my naughty ol' aunt shared with me helped in molding me into an "eatophile." Within the mixed wisdom and anecdotes, she slipped in the occasional evocative story. I still remember some of the more outrageous ones, though Soldrinae was one of those people whom you couldn't tell if they were joking or not, they took themselves so seriously. If everything she said was to be believed, then she had eaten more humans than I could count, even when she was absolutely stuffed. I remember rolling my eyes and yawning as she fed me some ridiculous yarn about devouring four humans in one go. As a child, I had wished she would stop joking. Now as an adult, however, I only wish I could have broken her record.
Barring any objections from the reader, which I take there are none if you are still reading, I will attempt to delve into the eatophile's dream I went through, which, in retrospect, was probably what solidified my "oddity" as a fact of my life. While this may, and probably will, make any human frightened, angry, or both, allow me to proceed to what I call "the good stuff."
After the little "incident" with Derekin, life went on as it always had. Of course, you'd have to throw in the fact that I fell asleep with my gorgeous dragon in my belly about twice a month. Everything else remained unchanged, though. My mother still kept the area clean and bright, my father still gave me little nuggets of wisdom that, apparently, "might someday save my life", and my aunt still well did whatever it was she did. Family life had returned to normal after the ripples my experiment in the woods had caused finally subsided.
There were still the chores, though, which gave me plenty of time to work on my curse words. Hours of helping the Elders with whatever menial little task they were too lazy to do doesn't do much for a tender young dragoness, of a mere 168 years old. Schooling picked up as well in its intensity, though I still fail to see why more learning is necessary the more intelligent we become. Some cruel joke, I'm sure. There was still the obligatory teasing about my weight, which had even worsened, though Derekin and I just grinned each at other when the topic was brought up. No longer an insult to me, it was our little secret.
Ah, I digress once more. A habit of mine, I'm afraid. I seem to think, though, that the boring details are what make a story come alive, so I'm obliged to include as much as memory offers to me. It was a later season, the exact period of time eludes me, but the leaves had shriveled to brown husks, littering the ground more than they adorned the trees. Practically every living member of my family, even relatives I didn't know I had, showed up for a gathering we have. I believe it takes place every 125 years, which has some significance in the dragon world. I never was a holiday dragoness anyway
I have no idea where they came from, but the "picnic area" was full of humans. Though the exact methods of transportation and storage were unknown to me, it was fairly obvious that each relative was obliged to show up with a certain number of humans. Once again, it is hard to relate this to something in the human world, but I suppose it is along the lines of a morbid "Pot Luck Dinner/Thanksgiving" gathering. This was my first time at a function like this, and I intended to enjoy it.
To make a long story short, and spare you the meaningless details, I drifted from relative to relative, making small-talk and trying to appear interested in their responses. I believe it all came together when my ancient grandfather on my mother's side, Siedan, began a rambling story about some old war he had, evidently, won single-handedly. Just as I started to tune him out in favor of listening to my stomach growl and whine, there was a rather loud clearing of throats, and a quick speech began. Oh, it was such a rush, that moment. I heard very little detailing the significance and deep meaning of this holiday, for I was too busy perusing the selection of humans. I tried to act nonchalant, like an uninterested passerby, but my ravenous eyes must have betrayed my intentions, for each morsel I paused to study quivered, as if my looming shadow cut off the rest of the world, leaving he and I alone.
My sudden intake of breath was the young man's death sentence. I came to a complete stop, jaw agape, in front of a handsome specimen. There was something about the way he held himself, the way he looked, just standing there. I could imagine his every motion from the single image I had of him, squinting up at me. I can give no concrete reason as to why I selected him first, but I still think he reminded me of Derekin, were he a human. One of those unexplainable things which, unfortunately, riddle my memory.
The simultaneous gasps of relief from the others drowned out the cry of resignation as I poked the young man, gesturing for him to follow me. I suppose it's bred into humans that a dragon's command is to be followed, because he stayed behind me the entire time, knowing what kind of fate awaited him. I nodded matter-of-factly at him, grinning a bit too cruelly, then turned to look at the line-up once more. By this time, the drawn-out speech had ended, and my relatives were making their way over to the buffet. My stomach growled ferociously, insisting that one would not be enough. Thinking quickly, I snatched up the closest human I could find, then hurried off to the side, making my way to the woods. The clearing, of course.
"What's the matter, Erin dear? Won't you have a seat next to me?" the voice came from behind. I froze, silently cursing. I had wanted to be alone, to experience this without distraction, but it looked like my plan had been foiled. My heart lightened, however, as the face that awaited me when I turned was a grinning Aunt Soldrinae.
"I'd love to, aunty, really. But I was thinking erm you know," I stammered, growing red from embarrassment as I nodded my head in the direction of the forest, indicating my plans.
"Of course, dearest. I was just kidding. I wouldn't ruin your first feast," she began, "especially when I had the privilege of doing exactly what you're planning as a young one. Hurry off now, and enjoy. I'll do my best to pull the wool over your father's eyes if he comes asking for you,"
I truly loved my aunt. Even when it comes to family, it's hard for a dragoness to admit such feelings, but Aunt Soldrinae was one in a million. All I could muster was an excited nod before I dashed off into the forest, human in one hand, the Derekin look-alike closely in tow.
God is a trickster, and irony is his weapon. As I entered my cherished clearing, heart racing like a child's on Christmas Eve, the same scene that I had first encountered greeted me. It was surprisingly warm, and the little sun that was out made it through the leaves, giving the clearing the exact same atmosphere as it had when Derekin had lost himself in me, and I in him. As if our solitude was an opening for escape, the human in my arms began struggling rather violently, and I displayed my disappointment by turning him and glaring directly into his eyes.
I was quite surprised at how quickly he froze. Even though I suppose my appearance is intimidating to a human, it was like the equivalent of an adolescent girl frightening off a Kodiak bear. The feeling of power, the idea that I literally controlled this creature, was incredible. I hated to ruin it, but the obstinate human, with his tousled dark hair and furrowed eyebrows, suddenly shot a leg out. It hit me square in the stomach, and bounced right back off. I hadn't felt a thing, though my stomach rumbled in its ravenous anger. Mustering every ounce of wickedness I could, I brought the human up to my face and narrowed my eyes to brilliant blue slits.
"Common sense serves you better than instincts, human", I began, my voice dripping with disgust, "a lesson you may contemplate at your life's end,"
He never spoke, and didn't respond now. Unless of course, you consider a blood-curdling scream a "response." As he opened his mouth wide with fear, I did the same, with hunger.
Both my rage and empty belly caused me to rush the meal, so the exact details elude me. I didn't, as I had promised, give him much time to contemplate his lesson, however. Being the monstrous beast I am, I took him in up to his chest in a single gulp. His fists clenched and unclenched, barely sticking out of my maw, trying to grab on to some form of safety. With none to be found, I slurped him up further, along with his hands. His struggling, ironically, did nothing to help him. In fact, I basically had to do little more than recline and let gravity and his own momentum carry him downward. Grinning, I did so.
That odd displacement of air, that silent, unseen feeling that someone is there drew my attention in a flash. My head darted to the side in the direction of the disturbance, jostling the man's legs around. His struggles increased in such a panicked speed that before I could fix my gaze upon the problem, naught but his feet poked out of my jaws. My puzzled mind became even more confused as I focused on the figure of the Derekin look-alike. I had completely forgotten about him in my haste, and to my surprise, he was still here. In fact, I had half expected him to have fled, or at least be cowering behind a tree, a look of abject terror frozen on his countenance. But he was there, standing where I had left him. His expressionless face stared at me, betraying no nervousness or fear. To be honest, I could swear he was watching me with interest. A thought both unsettling and exciting at the same time.
As if finishing a casual meal just in time to greet a friend, I tilted my head back, the feet disappearing from the outside world. I looked to the human with a wicked smirk just as my belly visibly jostled, undulated, and finally settled in its distended position. I let out a ferocious belch, and licked my wet lips with a slutty, predatory abandon. My scare tactics did little, to my disappointment, for the young man just blinked at me. It was as if he were waiting for something. He was either brave, resigned to his fate, or truly interested. A little voice inside me warned that it was the third choice, and I audibly sighed. Why do complicated things exist only to complicate themselves even further? One of life's little enigmas, I suppose.
I dismissed my sadistic mannerisms, as they did not elicit the desired effect in the young man, and I settled with simply sauntering over to him, stopping a few feet in front of him. Perhaps to bring the situation closer to home, I leaned forward a bit to peer into his face, which brought my plump belly lower and closer to him, beckoning and welcoming the human. He was unfazed, however, and just stared at me as intently as I studied him.
"You obviously don't understand the situation, man-creature," I said in a low voice, experimenting to see if my voice evoked any fear. A long pause, then a voice. "You're beautiful," he said. He did not continue, but it was all that was needed. My voice escaped me, and my intimidating eyes widened with a shock I had never been subject to. It took me a good while to regain my composure, and when I finally did, my voice was weak and shaky.
"Flattery will get you nowhere," I threatened, my heart just not into it.
"You're beautiful," he repeated. "I never dreamed I would meet a dragoness. And I find myself here in this Garden of Eden, with a being more heavenly than the angels, more sinful than the demons."
I would have taken offense at his last remark, but my good mood and full stomach, along with the sudden gravity of the scene, convinced me to begrudgingly accept it as a naughty compliment. There was a pause even longer then the first, which was finally broken when I leaned forward and licked him. The tongue is the one muscle I simply adore, the only muscle I see as necessary to my life, to my pleasure. This was my first exploration of its uses, though later in my life, I would gather a catalogue of flavors on my tongue, savoring the individual taste each meal offered.
He was delicious. My self-control melted into nothing, and I licked him a second, and a third time. When I opened my eyes, departing the world of flavors and entering the world of images, his eyes were closed. He was smiling. I was simply overwhelmed. How could such a human exist? I tortured myself with this question until it lost all meaning. It didn't matter how, he was right here, and he was mine. The uneasy matter of friendship (or perhaps simple lust) entered the already complicated equation of predator and prey. Would this make things harder, or easier? Worse, or better? I can tell you now that it makes the experience so much better. Tenfold.
"Your name?" I whispered, turning a light tint of crimson. He opened his eyes.
"I see no need, but I will deny you nothing you desire. Lucas..." he replied, barely audible.
"There is a great need, my Lucas. I have the need to know who it is I adore, to whom it is I owe pleasure for pleasure,"
He apparently didn't think my comment needed a response, for he closed his eyes and said nothing. Even though he didn't know it, he was an awful tease. My desire for him, and nothing but him, mounted with every breath. Finally, I brushed his relaxed and waiting body from behind, bringing him close. With a whispered assurance, I placed him gently on my tongue, up to his chest.
I cannot say for sure, but I believe there were a few seconds lost to me at that moment. A blackout, if you will. His flavor, the cause. His body, my meal. It was too much to take, and I am embarrassed to say I audibly moaned around his flesh, encased between my lips. I reached forward and worked his body into my greedy throat. Delicately, and ever so slowly, I intended to give him as much pleasure as he was inadvertently bestowing upon me.
To this day, I am frustrated by the lack of description one can fit into words alone. The flavor of a living creature, the taste of one who has lived a life, perhaps not too different from your own, is a backstage pass to Heaven. Lucas was taunting me with his savory taste from within, and I wondered how a human could have such a power. The power of being more delicious than I had ever dreamt. He held some form of control over me, as I did over him. I could not bear to do a single thing to upset him, whether physically or emotionally, for he was giving me a pleasure I had once thought was denied to a mortal creature.
It was more than his appearance and behavior that reminded me of Derekin. His body, my food, was a treasure trove of exotic flavors. I feel I would be being "unfaithful" if I played favorites with my two perpetual meals. Comparing Lucas' own musky taste to that of Derekin's is an impossible task. Comparing chicken to pork, to dumb it down: both delectable meats in and of themselves, yet almost impossible to choose one over the other.
I must have zoned out, lost in the torrent of stimuli, for when I gazed down longingly, only my dinner's lower legs peeked out from my hungry maw. I felt a bit disappointed, both for missing a bit of the experience, and for the lack of a proper "goodbye." A light movement from within, however, let me know that he had gotten into a comfortable position in my tight throat, graciously accepting the massage that led to the end. I regretfully stroked one leg, assuring him that I was there, watching over him and guiding him, lovingly, to a place free of the pain the real world subjected its inhabitants to.
When my taste-buds had gone practically numb from the overload of flavor, I smiled pointlessly, as he would not see it, and gave a final, dainty gulp. I could feel his welcome body slide gently through my throat, an enticing trip for him, no doubt. I was comforted by the fact that he gently slid into my satiated and stuffed belly, instead of being thrown in violently like a chew-toy. I waited for him to settle, which he did quickly, then I rubbed my distended belly, cooing to no one in particular.
He was what I consider my first "true human experience." Lucas As thoughts of him resurfaced, his flavor joined them. I leaned my head back and moaned, smacking and licking my lips, dreading that I might waste a single drop of his humbling taste. I made my way over, dragging my bloated body, and prepared for a long sleep, the kind I live for. And with a full stomach, a full heart, and a full head, I sprawled out on the patch of grass I had fallen asleep on the first time I had discovered the joy of feasting.
God is a trickster, and irony is his weapon.

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There is nothing worse than having a dog that pulls relentlessly on the lead.
It’s exhausting, I know. Walks become a chore rather than a fun time for you and your pup.
I see a lot of owners with this problem, and many end up reaching for “anti-pull” equipment to resolve the problem quickly. From “no-pull” harnesses to head collars/figure 8 slip leads to prong collars to front ring harnesses – there is a tonne of equipment on the market that is advertised to stop pulling.
The thing is, these are pieces of equipment that go around the dog’s nose & back of the head – the weakest area of the dog – to make it easier for us to manage their strength. For most dogs, both head collars and figure 8’s work and will stop them from pulling. But how do these work?
Headcollars and figure 8’s work by tightening over the top of the dog’s nose, putting pressure on an area that has lots of nerve endings, blood vessels and other sensitive organs, and causing pain. In essence, your dog learns that pulling while wearing a head collar or figure 8 hurts, so they become less likely to pull in order to avoid the pain. Does that sound like good training to you?
Collars like these simply teach fear through pain.
What your dog is not learning is the skill of lead walking. Sure, they walk nicely when wearing the headcollar or figure 8, but if you had to walk them on a collar, would they still walk nicely? Not a snowball’s chance in hell, I'd bet. This is because the threat of pain is no longer present, so they return to the learned behaviour of pulling. They haven't learnt a skill, they've learnt a fear.
Pulling is naturally reinforcing; they get to sniff, say hi to people & dogs, chase cats, go into the park, do all the things dog's want to go and do. Walking nicely on the lead is one of the hardest skills we have to teach our dogs, it seems simple to us but it goes against everything naturally want to do. It takes time (months – not days or weeks!) and a metric tonne of patience. Unfortunately, this is also why I see a lot of owners reaching for the "Quick fix" solutions.
No piece of equipment is a substitute for training loose lead walking – and depending on the dog, may not stop them pulling in the first place! Some dogs pull on the lead, despite the pain, despite the discomfort and despite all the verbal punishment and lead corrections that are doled out. I’ve seen dogs pull despite wearing some of the most painful, aversive equipment out there. If the learned behaviour or motivation is strong enough, no pain or threat of pain is enough to stop them.
So, what's the answer? In short, there isn't a quick, or easy one. The only route is to take the time to invest in and practice loose lead walking! With a puppy, as a trainer, I always say: start as soon as they come home. The Great and Small Oaf Athena started her lead training at 9 weeks old, in the garden, with all the treats and rewards she could stomach when she got it right. if you have an older dog or a rescue, the same applies - practice at home & in the garden first and then slowly start to practice in the “real world” once they understand the basic skills.
Harnesses for all!
Here at Great and Small, we of course have our favourites when it comes to leads, collars and harnesses. I'm a particular fan of the Dog-O-Matic as far as headcollars go, though these aren't something I really use at all. All the Great and Small dogs learn to walk with both a flat collar and a harness, we tend not to go out without them on nowadays. Bully Billows for the big ones, Perfect Fits for the others - Their modular design is brilliant. I've also used True Love, Rabbit Goo, Ruff Wear, Hurta and T-Touch and found them to work really well, without putting excess pressure or harm on the more delicate parts of the dogs.
The Great Oaf herself, harness and all
Using reward-based training to make walking nicely on the lead a super rewarding, fun, enjoyable activity for both you and your dog - and they live a pain-free, fear-free life. If you're struggling with those energetic, pulling pups, don't reach for the quick fix. Give Great and Small a call.

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Sharp has developed a touch panel that can accurately pick up text written with a ballpoint pen. This sets the device apart from conventional ones that require a stylus with a wider tip. The new liquid crystal display panel has roughly four times the sensitivity of hitherto existing models, making it the world's top performer in that regard, according to Sharp. The Japanese electronics company plans to start domestic mass production of the device next spring and make it a mainstay product in its LCD business.
Sharp's new panel works with ballpoint pens and mechanical pencils with 1mm or even narrower tips. The company's current production lines can make the panel.


Used to tension high tensile and other types of fence wire. Aluminum spool with galvanized strap. Stainless steel spring holds flapper in place. Strainers should be installed every 1500' to 2500' and located in the middle of a fence span.
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Have you been wondering what kind of treatment Tiger Woods is reportedly undergoing at a sex-rehabilitation clinic in Mississippi?
The National Enquirer has reported that Woods entered the clinic after his wife, Elin (above), threatened to take their two children to Sweden unless he underwent treatment. The report also claimed Woods will face a “disclosure day” when he must admit to his wife every affair. (I think that might delay his return to the PGA Tour by a few days at least).
Anyways, a report by the HollywoodLife website outlined the treatment schedule patients at the facility face, according to an undisclosed inside source.
A routine day consists of intense group therapy sessions, doctor evaluations and psychological analysis. A typical stay lasts six weeks and a celibacy contract upon entry bans patients from sex with others or masturbation. It also features wake-up calls at 6:30 a.m. and lights out by 10:30 p.m.
I have a feeling going to bed at 10:30 hasn’t been a problem for Tiger in the past … going to bed by himself at 10:30 might be another story.
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Brazilian R&B singer known for songs like "Clareia Com Teu Olhar", "Acabou" and "Última Aposta".
He got his start uploading covers to YouTube. His first one was posted on March 23, 2014, and was "Que Seja Sempre Assim" by Lea Mendonca.
His breakthrough single, "Loka", won a Multishow Award in 2017, in the category Música Chiclete.
His daughter, Kaylie Pietra, was born in 2016.
On August 17, 2018, he posted a video of him singing with Samara Souto.


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Blue Dog Bakery Natural Dog Treats, Softies, Peanut Butter
Introducing the Blue Dog Bakery Natural Dog Treats, Softies, Peanut Butter – the perfect treat for your beloved furry friend. These soft and chewy treats are made with real peanut butter, providing a delicious and nutritious snack that your dog will absolutely love.
Why Choose Blue Dog Bakery Natural Dog Treats?
When it comes to treating your dog, you want to ensure that you are giving them the best. Blue Dog Bakery Natural Dog Treats are made with high-quality ingredients, including real peanut butter, to provide a wholesome and tasty snack for your furry companion.
Benefits of Blue Dog Bakery Natural Dog Treats:
- Made with real peanut butter for a delicious flavor
- Soft and chewy texture that dogs love
- Free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
- Contains no animal by-products
- Provides essential nutrients for your dog’s overall health
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Are these treats suitable for all dog breeds?
Yes, Blue Dog Bakery Natural Dog Treats are suitable for dogs of all breeds and sizes. However, it is always recommended to check the feeding guidelines and consult with your veterinarian before introducing any new treats to your dog’s diet.
2. How many treats should I give my dog?
The number of treats to give your dog depends on their size, age, and activity level. It is important to follow the recommended feeding guidelines provided on the packaging. Treats should be given in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
3. Are these treats suitable for dogs with allergies?
Blue Dog Bakery Natural Dog Treats do not contain common allergens such as wheat, corn, or soy. However, it is always recommended to check the ingredients list for any potential allergens that your dog may be sensitive to.
Blue Dog Bakery Natural Dog Treats, Softies, Peanut Butter are the perfect choice for dog owners who want to provide their furry friends with a delicious and nutritious treat. Made with real peanut butter and free from artificial ingredients, these soft and chewy treats will keep your dog wagging their tail with joy. Treat your dog to the best – choose Blue Dog Bakery Natural Dog Treats!


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(missed the ml, here's this again)
Dirk Koopman wrote:
> I am toying with the idea of making a central server with all the
> Freeview multiplexes available in parallel (6 devices). There are no
> easily available 6 PCI slot motherboards (that I know of) and, anyway, I
> would need another slot for a suitable NIC to allow a decent network
> topology thru the switch.
At least Asus has 6 PCI Socket A motherboards with 100Mbit LAN and cheap
price. I have A7V600-X.
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Clay-coloured Weevil - Otiorhynchus singularis
A clay brown weevil about 8 mm long.
Adults emerge in early spring. They climb up the plant after dark and feed on developing buds and flower shoots. They shelter in the soil and debris at the base of the plant. Eggs are laid in the soil and soon hatch. The larvae feed on the roots, often at a depth of about 50 cm. When fully mature, they pupate in earthen cells and emerge as adults.
These weevils feed on shrubs such as Rhododendrons and Raspberry and can be a pest of Raspberry fruit farmers.
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Events up until 30 June postponed; staff working from home with committee and working group meetings conducted digitally
View the original article here: CITMA's Spring event delayed due to Coronavirus concerns
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The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Malaysia is seeking a candidate with relevant qualification in accounting, financial management or general business administration. Candidates without such a qualification but who have at least four years professional experience working in Accounting are also invited to apply.
Job Title: Accountant
Job location : Delegation Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Gross monthly salary with 5 years of experience: MYR 4,731.00
Overall purpose: The Accountant will assist in the administrative and financial management of the Delegation according to the functions & duties specified below:
Functions and Duties:
- Assist HoA in accounting and financial management;
- Process all payments and purchase orders;
- Handle petty cash;
- Assist in the preparation of the Delegation’s budget estimations and servicing costs. Supervision of the implementation of approved budget and specific budget lines;
- Assist in the preparation of Delegation’s reporting to HQ;
- Assist in administration matters (HR management, missions, leave planning, local staff matters, payroll, insurance, provident funds, severance grant etc.);
- Contact local authorities and prepare documents concerning customs clearance procedures on importation of goods; personal effects; purchase or sales of service and private vehicles;
- Follow implementation for contracts of office, housing (residence, accommodation of other staff) and office equipment;
- Assist HoA with infrastructure activities concerned with office and residential maintenance, transport and similar services;
- Responsible for the up keeping of the Inventory (records and database) of items and goods (office and accommodations)
- Participate at the organisation of Delegation’s events, as required;
- With the agreement of HoA and HoD, substitute for HoA in his absence;
- To undertake other assignments that may be requested for the efficient functioning of the Delegation administration.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 21 March 2014.


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"Snacks ornamental hairpin" is richly colored thin small silk tradition craft which goes berserk, and picks up with o tweezers, and is inherited with made ornamental hairpin and hair ornament which assumed flower or chicken, animal decoration birth today in the Edo era. Not only we display hair of 753 girls and maikos beautifully, but also various works including interior of accessories and room are brought about now.
"Ｔhe pickup ornamental hairpin museum (Shinjuku Mini Museum)" was able to observe work in the genealogy, work and studio of history and craftsman at museum of the only snacks ornamental hairpin in the whole country opened in October, 1993, too. Kenji Ishida, Takashis to preside over protects the traditional skill as a few snacks ornamental hairpin craftsmen who became approximately 15 people in the whole country.
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A few days had passed since Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that Meta would be laying off more than 10,000 workers in its upcoming round of layoffs. In the wake of the company’s recent layoffs, a former Meta recruiter alleged that she earned $190,000 a year for doing “nothing” at work. Maddie, @maddie macho, recently shared a TikTok video discussing her six-month employment at Meta in 2021.
The former job recruiter began the tape, titled “Getting paid $190k to do nothing at Meta,” by detailing how her employer wasn’t hiring new employees while she was there. “We weren’t expected to hire anybody for the first six months, even the first year,” Maddie said. “That really blew my mind. Like ‘perfect, I’m just going to ride this out for a year, obviously I didn’t make that.’” While talking about her whole day job, she claimed that she was “learning”, as Meta had the “best onboarding and training” process that was “very thorough”.
Meta watched 20 of Maddie’s TikTok video
She made light of the fact that at the start of her career, she had “expectations” to be “taking it all in,” before raising some issues with the meetings she had to attend. “But the most that we did, this is the crazy part, is we had so many team meetings,” Maddie mentioned. “Why are we meeting? We’re not hiring nobody. Just to hear how everyone else isn’t hiring anybody. And also, I was on a team where everyone was new, so none of us were hiring anybody.”
She continued to make fun of her duties at the firm after remarking that her coworkers and supervisor were “trying to figure things out” at the job. “I really miss it,” she added. “I wasn’t doing s*** pretty much. Um, that’s nice.” In a subsequent video, she explained why she was let go from Meta, where she had been employed since September 2021. Maddie claims that when her TikTok video showcasing the firm’s perks package became popular, company employees contacted her and expressed their enthusiasm for it.
According to Maddie, the information on Meta’s account apparently didn’t sit well with her since, according to Meta, she later received criticism for having posted on her story about how “challenging” her work may be. She said that when she stopped discussing Meta in particular, the business watched “20 of her –” videos and questioned her about their suitability.
Facebook had let go of more than 10,000 employees
A day before she was dismissed, she claimed to have decided to resign. Maddie’s video received more than 210,400 views on 17 March, and TikTok users have made fun of her time at Meta in the comments. This week, Zuckerberg said that Facebook had let go of more than 10,000 employees and that Meta would leave 5,000 open positions vacant.
The business tycoon stated that at least some employees would be let go from Meta’s hiring team and suggested that the remaining employees might not be in technical positions. He did not specify which employees would be let go, but he did say that the impacted personnel would learn about their future in April and May.


Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao conducted a high level meeting with senior police and forest officials at Pragathi Bhavan on Wednesday. While appreciating the police force for maintaining law and order in the state, the CM asked them to focus more on preventing crimes against Dalits and women.
According to the official note sent by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the CM said it was unfortunate that incidents of atrocities against Dalits are being reported from various parts of the country. KCR wanted that the society in the country should distance itself from such incidents. He also explained to the police the need to take precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incidents against the Dalits. He wanted the police to focus more on the preventive measures and be alert.
The CM further said that the responsibility to prevent any attack on the weaker sections of the society by the stronger sections lies with the state police. “As a part of this, all the police personnel from the higher officials to the lower rung officials should become part of the society, they should perform what is called friendly policing giving respect to each and every citizen without any discrimination and thereby enhance the spirit of policing. The police should behave with humanitarian values when the weak and meek approach them for help and protection,” the note added.
In the meet, the CM has also reiterated that the Telangana government was laying more emphasis on protection of women and the state police should put in extra effort in this regard. Meanwhile, commenting on the sale of banned substances, the Chief Minister said there is a need to control and eradicate the sale and supply of banned substances like ganja.
While addressing the forest officials, the Chief Minister also instructed that stern action should be taken against those plundering the forest wealth. “Due to the negligent attitude of the past rulers, timber smuggling became an easy business for some but the Telangana government had taken a serious note of it. The civilian police should also join hands with the forest officers to put an end to smuggling,” added the CM.
Speaking about the welfare of the police department, the CM said, “Police officials retiring from service should get their pension settlement on the day of retirement and they should be respectfully sent to their homes the same day. Those who have served major part of their lives in the department, should be dropped in a vehicle till their residence on the day of their retirement. This tradition should continue,” the CM said.


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During the first two months of school, South Forsyth Middle School’s FBLA has lived out the FBLA pledge of becoming RESPONSIBLE business leaders by providing for those in need. Their social responsiveness has demonstrated the importance of being active in the community and bringing a light to the lives of others.
Members have donated school supplies for students in need, new and unused socks for the homeless, and “thank you” cards for first responders, helping raise awareness through actions and not just words.
With October upon us, students are embarking on their new adventure: canned foods for those in need. With the goal of 2000 cans, this SFMS FBLA group is eager to surpass that goal and bring smiles to many people’s faces!

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Jugular phlebectasia has been increasingly recognised with the advent of non-invasive diagnostic methods. Phlebectasia differs from varix, as it is an abnormal outward dilatation of a vein without tortuosity. It presents as a soft, compressible mass, apparent upon straining or execution of the Valsalva maneuver. The differentials for neck masses are broad, but if the swelling appears on the Valsalva maneuver, the type of mass narrows down to a laryngocele, superior mediastinal mass or phlebectasia. A simple non-invasive investigation, such as ultrasonography, is used as a diagnostic tool. We report a case of jugular phlebectasia that was suspected clinically and confirmed via ultrasound to be a vascular lesion which changed its size upon straining.
Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is characterized by the triad of liver disease, pulmonary vascular dilatation and arterial oxygenation abnormality. It occurs in 4% to 47% in patient with liver cirrhosis . We describe 2 cases of HPS with recovery from hypoxaemia after liver transplantation.(Copied from article)
Investigation on in vivo effects of copper (Cu) on the ultrastructure of P. javanicus liver was
carried out using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The addition of sublethal
concentration of 5 mg/L of Cu caused abnormalities on the bile canaliculi (BC) including
dilation and elongation compared to control and at lower concentrations of copper with a normal
round shape form. Findings from this study support an alternative histological assessment of the
effects of Cu concentration on P. javanicus liver.
Middle-aortic syndrome is a surgically curable cause of childhood hypertension. Open surgery is traditionally offered but with the advance of medical technology, endovascular approached is available in many country. Failure to control BP in open surgery is as low as 4.1% compares to 13% in endovascular approaches. However, mortality is 4% in open surgery almost 2 times higher than 2.3% in endovascular approach. This article presents a case of 10 years old child treated successfully without complication with endovascular balloon dilatation, as a first case of such disease in East Malaysia.
Tracheobronchial stenosis is a known complication of endobronchial tuberculosis. Despite antituberculous and steroid therapy, the development of bronchial stenosis is usually irreversible and requires airway patency to be restored by either bronchoscopic or surgical interventions. We report the use of balloon dilatation and topical mitomycin-C to successful restore airway patency.
Opacification of both Cowper's glands and ducts is a rare finding in urethroqraphv.' Its demonstration almost always indicates an abnormality in the posterior urethra or posterior aspect of the bulbous urethra. Conversely, its visualisation may be a diagnostic pitfall, and may lead to misinterpretation. We present a case delineating both Cowper's glands and ducts, to illustrate its anatomy so as to help differentiate it from pathological conditions.
Pupil diameter (PD) has been suggested as a reliable parameter for identifying an individual's emotional state. In this paper, we introduce a learning machine technique to detect and differentiate between positive and negative emotions. We presented 30 participants with positive and negative sound stimuli and recorded pupillary responses. The results showed a significant increase in pupil dilation during the processing of negative and positive sound stimuli with greater increase for negative stimuli. We also found a more sustained dilation for negative compared to positive stimuli at the end of the trial, which was utilized to differentiate between positive and negative emotions using a machine learning approach which gave an accuracy of 96.5% with sensitivity of 97.93% and specificity of 98%. The obtained results were validated using another dataset designed for a different study and which was recorded while 30 participants processed word pairs with positive and negative emotions.
This case report describes a rigid bronchoscopy-assisted placement of a silicone airway Y-stent in a patient who developed tracheobronchomalacia following repeated dilatations for post-tuberculous airway stenosis. This is the first report of an airway Y-stent insertion in Malaysia.
Cavernous hemangioma is a vascular tumor composed of large dilated blood vessels and containing large blood-filled spaces. The formation is due to dilation and thickening of the walls of the capillary loops. Most cavernous hemangiomas present at birth or soon after. On the other hand, jugular phlebectasia is an abnormal benign sacculofusiform dilatation of jugular veins. It should be considered as one of the differential diagnosis of neck swelling. Majority of the reported cases occurred in a young child. We reported a case of an elderly woman who was diagnosed clinically as anterior jugular vein phlebectesia. Histologically the mass turned out to be a cavernous hemangioma.
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia through the foramen of Bochdalek may present after infancy. A 21/2-year-old Malay girl presented with acute respiratory distress. Chest examination showed reduced chest expansion and decreased breath sounds on the left side. Chest radiograph showed a large "cyst" in the left chest, which was thought to be a lung cyst under tension. Tube thoracostomy resulted in clinical improvement. Results of a barium study showed that the cyst perforated by the thoracostomy tube was the stomach, which had herniated through a Bochdalek diaphragmatic defect. Surgical repair of the diaphragmatic defect and closure of the perforated stomach was performed successfully. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia should be included in the differential diagnosis of respiratory distress in young children. Nasogastric tube placement must be considered as an early diagnostic or therapeutic intervention when the diagnosis is suspected.
We describe a 7-year-old child who presented with a soft fluctuant swelling on the neck which became more prominent during the Valsalva manoeuvre. He underwent adeno-tonsillectomy based on a mistaken diagnosis of ballooning of the pharynx secondary to enlarged adenoids and tonsils obstructing the nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal airways. Investigations revealed the swelling to be a markedly dilated internal jugular vein. We discuss the diagnostic features and mode of treatment of this condition so as to avoid unnecessary and dangerous surgical intervention.
Tubular colonic duplication presenting in adults is rare and difficult to diagnose preoperatively. Only a few cases have been reported in the literature. We report a case of a 29-year-old lady presenting with a long history of chronic constipation, abdominal mass and repeated episodes of abdominal pain. The abdominal-pelvic computed tomography scan showed segmental bowel wall thickening thought to be small bowel, and dilatation with stasis of intraluminal content. The provisional diagnosis was small bowel duplication. She was scheduled for single port laparoscopic resection. However, a T-shaped tubular colonic duplication at sigmoid colon was found intraoperatively. Resection of the large T-shaped tubular colonic duplication containing multiple impacted large fecaloma and primary anastomosis was performed. There was no perioperative complication. We report, herein, the case of a T-shaped tubular colonic duplication at sigmoid colon in an adult who was successfully treated through mini-laparotomy assisted by single port laparoscopic surgery.
INTRODUCTION: Ketamine is frequently abused nowadays as a recreational drug. Case reports are emerging since 2007 to describe a new clinical entity of severe bladder dysfunction associated with chronic abuse of street ketamine.
CLINICAL PRESENTATION: Severe lower urinary tract symptoms of urinary frequency and urgency which are refractory to conventional treatment. Quality of life is adversely affected as a consequence. Chronic kidney disease will develop in advanced cases. Investigation findings: The urine is sterile on culture. Ultrasound will show reduced bladder capacity with thickened bladder wall. In advanced stage, hydronephrosis and renal impairment will develop.
TREATMENT: Patients should be advised to stop street ketamine use immediately. Anticholinergic medication could be tried to alleviate the symptoms. Refractory cases with dilatation of the upper urinary tract might need urinary diversion.
CONCLUSION: Awareness of this new condition is essential in diagnosis. Early intervention offers better treatment outcome.
KEYWORDS: Ketamine; bladder dysfunction; lower urinary tract symptoms
We report a-56-year old army pensioner who presented initially to a peripheral hospital with acute ST-elevation inferior myocardial infarction thrombolysed with streptokinase. He was subsequently referred to the National Heart Institute (Institut Jantung Negara, Malaysia) for coronary revascularization. Coronary angiogram revealed an ectatic right coronary artery with discrete lesions at the proximal and distal segments stented with bare metal stents (BMS). Post dilatation shots revealed a wire-induced, distal dissection at the posterior left ventricular artery remedied by balloon angioplasty but resulting in balloon-induced crumpling of the distal BMS. We discuss the importance of sequential, distal-to-proximal coronary intervention, stent crumpling and remedial strategies.
Introduction: We aim to investigate the effect of vasectomy on the histology of the testis as well as to evaluate DNA fragmentation in testicular tissue of male mice. Methods: Bilateral vasectomy was performed on 20 mature male mice; 10 control mice underwent sham-operation. After 6 weeks, the testes were evaluated for histological changes and DNA fragmentation by single cell gel electrophoresis (comet assay). Results: Marked alterations were observed in the testes of vasectomized mice, including degeneration of spermatids, thickened basement membrane, dilatation of the seminiferous tubules, exfoliation of germ cells, reduction in the seminiferous cell population, vacuolated appearance of the epithelium in the tubules and marked interstitial fibrosis. Single cell gel electrophoresis showed a highly significant (P
Background: Kawasaki Disease (KD) and acute rheumatic fever are the two leading causes of acquired heart disease in children in the developing countries. Objectives: To determine the epidemiology of KD and its short-term outcome in Malaysian children. Materials & Methods: A retrospective study of patients with a diagnosis of KD at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital from January 1999 to December 2003. Results: 84 patients with KD were seen over the 5 year period. Of these, 52 (61.90%) were male and 32 (38.10%) female. Malays comprised 51 (60.71%), Chinese 30 (35.71%) and Indian 3 (3.57%). Their ages ranged from 2 months to 11 years 1 month old. There were 25 (29.76%) patients less than one year old, 50 (59.52%) aged 1-4 years, 4 (4.76%) aged 5-7 years and 5 (5.95%) were more than 7 years old. Echocardiographic examination during the acute phase showed that 24 patients (28.57%) had coronary artery dilatation; 23 had mild dilatation and one had giant aneurysm involving both coronary arteries. Echocardiographic examination at 8 weeks showed that 5 (21.74%) of the 23 patients with mildly dilated coronary arteries had resolved; the bilateral giant coronary aneurysms remained the same. There was no death due to KD over the 5 year period. Conclusion: KD occurred most commonly in children aged 1-4 years old with a peak at 17 months. There was male preponderance with a male to female ratio of 1.6:1. Despite immunoglobulin therapy, 29% of patients had coronary artery involvementduring the acute phase; 22% of those with mild coronary artery dilatation resolved at 8 weeks after disease onset.

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Anthropometric Design Exercise
This assignment is designed to provide an opportunity to apply the concepts you have learned in the Unit I Lesson regarding the inclusion of ergonomics during the design process. Specifically, you will be using anthropometric data to develop design recommendations.
As a recent graduate of Columbia Southern University’s Safety and Emergency Services program, you have just been hired as a member of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) staff for Aston Martin Lagonda Automotive Manufacturing located in Gaydon, England. Your first work assignment requires you to work with members of the facilities improvement team to develop design recommendations for new office workstations.
Using the ergonomic design guidelines discussed in the unit lesson and the appropriate anthropometric data from Tables 3.2 and 3.4 in the course textbook, develop a proposal for the new workstations. Your proposal should be written to your management and must include the following elements:
a brief introduction that identifies the nature of the work assignment;
an overview of the importance of including ergonomics in the design process;
an overview of how anthropometry can be used to address human variability;
computations for the dimensions of the following:
desk (height only),
chair (must include a range of adjustability for the height, the dimensions for the seat pan, and the armrests), and
computations for any other office equipment that you would like to include in your design proposal (optional);
justification for your design decisions by identifying the user population for which you are designing, why that population was selected, the body dimension(s) selected for each computation, and the percentage of the population for which you are designing and why that percentage was selected.
Please keep in mind your design must address human variation and accommodate most of the potential users of the workstation.
Click here to access a supplemental document containing information necessary to complete the assignment.
Your proposal should be a minimum of two pages in length, not counting the title page and the references page, MUST include a copy of your computations/calculations, and may include graphics to illustrate your design. You are required to use a minimum of two outside sources; one may be the textbook.
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In the field of medicine, pediatric orthopedics is concerned with diseases, conditions and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, or the bones and muscles, of children and young adults. This specialization may include bone diseases such as cancer, bone conditions such as those causing excessive growth, or injuries such as fractures.
Here we’ll take a closer look at what pediatric orthopedics is, and some of the specializations within this already specialized field.
Orthopedist or Orthopedic Surgeon?
While both of these specialties are concerned with bone and muscular health, there is a major distinction. An orthopedist is trained in treating bone and muscle diseases, injuries and conditions without the use of surgical procedures. A pediatric orthopedist may prescribe appropriate medications, recommend physical therapy or an exercise regimen for a particular case, but they are not equipped to perform surgery. If surgery becomes necessary, the orthopedist will refer a patient to a pediatric orthopedic surgeon.
Those who specialize in surgical pediatric orthopedics have chosen to specialize in surgery of the bones and muscles. This can be something relatively simple, such as inserting a pin to help with the strengthening and proper healing of a broken bone. However, orthopedic surgery can also be extremely delicate and involved, such as the correction of a curved spine. Spinal curvatures are a fairly common occurrence in children and adolescents, and can lead to permanent disfigurement if left untreated.
In short, a pediatric orthopedist is more knowledgeable in the external treatment of skeletal and muscular issues. A surgeon specializing in pediatric orthopedics is knowledgeable in performing the operations which are sometimes needed to correct these issues.
Pediatric Orthopedic Specialties
Even though pediatric orthopedics is a specialty in and of itself, the field can be further specialized if a doctor feels a strong pull toward a certain aspect of orthopedics. The following is a short list of some common pediatric orthopedics specialties.
- Hand and Wrist Conditions – Due to the large number of small, fragile bones in the hand and wrist, and because of our dependence on our hands to perform a multitude of vital tasks, treating conditions in these areas requires a great deal of skill. Whether externally or surgically, pediatric orthopedics dealing with the hands and wrists must be performed with a strong eye for detail.
- Spinal Conditions – Spinal conditions in children and young adults can lead to permanent disfigurement. Due to this, pediatric orthopedics which deals with spinal issues is crucial for proper growth. In many cases, surgery is required to correct a crooked spine, although, if caught early enough, external remedies such as braces may be sufficient.
- Sports Medicine – Both children and adults often become injured during sports. These injuries are so common that they have created their own field of medicine. Treating sports injuries in children is also its own field, due to the difference between injuries to fully grown adults and to children and young adults who are not yet done growing. An injury during the growing process can be much more detrimental, possibly resulting in stunted growth or even deformities. Therefore, pediatric orthopedics which deals with sports injuries requires a very detailed understanding of anatomy. External medicine and surgery are both used to treat sports injuries; a specialist will determine which is more appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
Relating to Children and Young Adults
One of the most important aspects of pediatric orthopedics, whether a doctor specializes in medical or surgical procedures, is relating to the patient. While most people have a certain degree of apprehension when it comes to medical procedures, children are especially vulnerable. They simply don’t have the life experience to prepare them for something so unfamiliar, and the experience can be terrifying if the doctor doesn’t relate to them properly.
Relating to a young patient begins before doctor and patient ever meet. Pediatric orthopedics offices are usually very child-friendly, with waiting rooms which cater to younger patients. Fish tanks are a universal soothing addition to waiting rooms, and they are especially effective on young patients. A good pediatric orthopedist will keep their waiting room stocked with distractions for patients of all ages, including toys for young children and magazines which appeal to adolescents.
Pediatric orthopedics also relies heavily on the interpersonal relationship between doctor and patient. A doctor who uses unnecessarily hard-to-understand medical language will only distance himself from a young patient. Relating to patients on their own level is crucial for building trust and easing apprehension when dealing with children and young adults. A large part of a successful pediatric orthopedics practice has to do with relating well to patients and putting them at ease during what is often a frightening and stressful time.
Using Pediatric Orthopedics To Help the Disadvantaged
A number of doctors specializing in pediatric orthopedics choose to devote at least part of their careers to helping those in dire need of medical assistance. In certain underdeveloped and developing countries, spinal disorders are rampant. In many cases, local doctors simply aren’t equipped to deal with these disorders. As a result, many young people grow up with severe deformities. Scoliosis, a disorder which causes a curvature of the spine, can actually prove lethal if left unchecked. When the spine doesn’t grow as it should, it can eventually compress the lungs and heart.
Some Doctors who specialize in pediatric orthopedics often make trips to countries in need of their particular skills. With the help of different charity organizations, they set up clinics and treat patients in the area. These surgeries literally transform the lives of affected children, often making the difference between a life of being ostracized by their peers and dying prematurely, and a life of possibilities and potential.
As you can see, regardless of where they practice or which branch of orthopedics they specialize in, doctors who choose pediatric orthopedics have a huge impact on quality of life for their patients.
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Using an ECU interface is an efficient way to display or log a number of ECU/engine parameters without the need to actually wire any sensors directly, for a faster and neater installation.
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|Universal OBD-II system for easily obtaining data from a vehicle OBD port
ECU Interfaces are designed for use with our DASH2 and DL1 SPORT products, and will be required for serial data type ECUs for use with RT LIVE and DASH4PRO products. Some of our products such as DL1 CLUB, DL1 PRO (RT LIVE offers CAN input) offer built in ECU interfaces and CAN input as optional software licences; which can take the place of a seperate, physical ECU interface. The list of available ECU interfaces is identical.
If a specific interface is not available, the OBD-II system can be used to obtain engine data from the "On Board Diagnostics" connector.


Rattus WC Räjähtää LP
I’m getting tired of repeating myself, but this is another great Finnish thrash record. RATTUS are as fast and powerful as anybody, but not quite as chaotic or extreme in the vocals as some newer bands. There’s more musical control in evidence here, probably due to a longer period of musical apprenticeship. Still, it’s hard to find a more intense song than “Miesten Koulu,” so don’t overlook this Pus-covered baby.


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AN INDEPENDENT review has been ordered into potential health risks from a new mobile phone mast planned for a South Yorkshire village.
Barnsley Council has commissioned the assessment after concern about the proposed antennae at St Andrew’s Square, Bolton-on-Dearne - for which a planning application has been made.
A spokesman for the authority said: “The council is identifying a company to carry out this assessment. Once selected, a timescale can be put in place and a report submitted. The council will then act on the findings of this report.”


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Thelma Parker Library Hosting Xiqu Performance and Demonstration
In celebration of the Chinese New Year of the Dog, Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library is hosting a performance/demonstration by master Chinese artists and University of Hawai‘i student performers from Fights & Delights: Three Chinese/Xiqu Comedies from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, March 2. The event is free and open to the public.
Showcasing the vibrancy of indigenous Chinese theater, this presentation highlights the rich and multifaceted art of xiqu (pronounced “shee-chew,” commonly called Chinese “opera”), and the upcoming production of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Fights & Delights, a celebration of the chou (comic/clown) character. Master artists from China will perform snippets of traditional xiqu—singing songs, demonstrating instruments from the xiqu orchestra, and presenting short scenes—while students from the UHM Department of Theater + Dance share the result of eight months of training in this rigorous form, presenting xiqu excerpts in English.
Fights & Delights: Three Chinese/Xiqu Comedies will be presented at 7 p.m at Kahilu Theatre on Friday, March 2.
This program is produced by the UH Mānoa Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program with funding provided by the Friends of the Library Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts.
For more information, call (808) 887-6067. The Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and from 12:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.


With some exceptions, Canadian bird populations in decline, says report
According to a report released in late June, there are now fewer birds in Canada than there were the 1970s. On average, Canadian bird populations have declined by 12 per cent.
Based on data going back 40 years, The State of Canada’ s Birds has found that while some species are doing well, more species in Canada are decreasing (44 per cent) than increasing (33 per cent).
Some groups have severely declined, including grassland birds, migratory shorebirds and aerial insectivores (birds that catch insects in flight). These groups have all decreased by more than 40 per cent, on average, and some individual species in these groups have decreased by more than 90 per cent.
However, other species have increased as a result of successful conservation efforts. The ban on pesticides in the 1970s has helped raptors like the peregrine falcon, osprey and bald eagle recover. And effective management of wetlands and hunting has aided waterfowl (ducks and geese).
Primary blame for the decline goes to habitat loss, resulting from clearing forests, converting grassland to farms, over-harvesting and general urban and industrial development. Climate change is also a factor.
“This report illustrates that direct conservation efforts can have a positive impact,” says Dave Howerter, national manager for Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research. “Nevertheless, many threats to wetlands and upland habitats remain, so it is important that focus on these important habitats is maintained to ensure waterfowl populations continue to thrive and populations of other bird groups can be conserved.”
The State of Canada’s Birds report is a collaborative effort of the North American Bird Conservation Initiative in Canada (NABCI-Canada), whose members include federal, territorial and provincial governments, conservation non-government organizations (NGOs), and private sector organizations.
Click here to read the report online.
This article was originally published on Juse 29, 2012


UT Police Release Report on Campus Shooting Response
When a 19-year-old University of Texas sophomore terrified the campus with an AK-47 last September, police from different agencies struggled to communicate with each other as they sought to secure the situation. That was one of many findings contained in a report released today by the University of Texas Police Department.
For example, when commanders told officers from UTPD, the Austin Police Department, and the Texas Department of Public Safety to “clear” a building, some officers thought that meant to evacuate it. Others thought it meant to clear the building of potential suspects.
Another communication breakdown occurred when police from the various agencies were all told to switch to the same radio channel. The report said:
- Not all police switched to the correct radio channel
- UTPD dispatch could not communicate on the radio channel
- The command post didn’t know everyone switched to a new channel
The police response also had many successes, the report says, and validated many of UTPD’s preparedness measures. The police force had developed an “aggressive preparedness plan” for an “active shooter assault” on campus, which helped officers prepare for the event.
UTPD's emergency alert system, something the university beefed up after the Virginia Tech shootings, helped quickly warn people that a shooter was on campus. The alert system included warnings sent out via text message, email, on the web, and through the university’s siren system.
No one was injured when 19-year-old Colton Tooley fired eleven shots from an AK-47 assault rifle on September 28, 2010. He used the final round to take his own life inside the Perry-Castaneda Library.
You can read the full 18-page report here.


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