A speed limit of 20mph will be imposed on all central London roads managed by Transport for London (TfL) in a bid to reduce road deaths.
All TfL roads within the Congestion Charging Zone (CCZ) will be subject to the limit by 2020.
Some critics said the speed limit would make no difference because traffic already moves so slowly in the area.
The Vision Zero scheme is a collaboration between the London mayor, TfL and the Metropolitan Police.
Pedestrians hit by a vehicle driven at 20mph are five times less likely to be killed than if they are hit at 30mph, according to the mayor’s office.
A study found that about four lives a year were saved when a 20mph scheme was rolled out in Bristol, but similar plans in Manchester were reviewed over concerns they were not reducing the number of accidents.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan also wants to introduce the 20mph limit on high-risk roads in London’s suburbs, but these plans are subject to discussions with borough councils.
He said the “bold and far-reaching plans” will help to reduce the more than 2,000 people who are killed or seriously injured on London’s roads each year.
“No death or serious injury on London’s roads should be treated as acceptable or inevitable,” Mr Khan added.


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FLINT TWP. — Police Chief George Sippert said that Halloween night went off very well. “It was busy but nothing out of the ordinary,’’ he said.
He also reported that the department handled 1,951 calls since the last township board meeting in October.
Those included 16 personal injury accidents, 424 traffic stops and 211 emergency medical calls. —R.S.


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Victoria announces new Positively Podcast series
Victoria is proud to announce the premiere of her new Victoria Stilwell Positively Podcast series.
With the launch of the inaugural episode in June, 2010, Victoria will regularly provide fans and dog lovers around the world with unique insight into her life and work throughout this fun, educational and lighthearted podcast series. Joined by co-host (and It's Me or the Dog alum) Holly Firfer,Victoria is excited to have the opportunity to interact with fans through this intimate platform.
"I'm really thrilled about the launch of the new Positively Podcasts, and I can't think of a better co-host for the show than Holly," says Victoria. "Not only is she a funny, dog-loving, consummately professional on-air talent, she is also a good friend. We met when I worked with her and her husband Shawn on the Monstrous Mutts episode during the first US season of It's Me or the Dog."
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- Victoria's Animal Academy - Victoria quizzes Holly on dog trivia.
- Doggie Did You Know?
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Ronald already caught this in the 'bread yesterday, but it bears repeating: the rumored Ivy Bridge delay might only affect dual-core, mobile offerings, not the quad-core desktop variants we're all looking forward to.
Last week, DigiTimes said Intel was planning to postpone mass shipments of Ivy Bridge chips until June. Now, VR-Zone says that report wasn't entirely accurate. Only mobile, dual-core Ivy CPUs have been pushed back, the site says. Socketed desktop processors are still on track for an April debut.
VR-Zone adds that the delay will affect both standard and ultra-low-voltage offerings—and yes, that will apparently include chips intended for ultrabooks. "We won't see any updated Ultrabooks until May or June," the site says. As for Intel's motive, VR-Zone echoes DigiTimes. Word is that there are simply too many Sandy Bridge processors in the channel, and stocks need to dry up before next-gen products can make an appearance.
In the end, Ivy Bridge ultrabooks could launch side by side with competing laptops with AMD silicon inside. At CES last month, AMD gave us a "mid-year" schedule for 17W Trinity APUs aimed at ulta-thin notebooks (which would be called ultrabooks if Intel hadn't trademark the term). In its 17W incarnation, Trinity is supposed to offer the same level of performance as today's 35W, quad-core Llano designs—more than enough brawn for a slim laptop, in other words, although perhaps not quite as much muscle as Ivy Bridge.
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Senior Kelly Grassel didn’t really break out for the Gators until her junior year.
The Chesterton, Indiana, native had a solid campaign last season, winning her first tournament of her college career, adding three additional top-15 scores and finishing in a tie for 20th in the NCAA Championships.
But last year in the Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Championship, she finished at 10 over par in a tie for 34th, something she wanted to improve upon.
And she did.
Grassel posted the best score of her collegiate career — 5 under par — to take sole possession of second place and help propel Florida to its first tournament win of the season.
In the final round of the Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Championships, No. 7 Florida erased a 7-stroke deficit to claim the title and become the only team in the field to finish below par.
This was, in part, due to three top-10 performances by Grassel, sophomore Sam Wagner and junior Taylor Tomlinson.
“I thought Kelly, Sam and Taylor showed real improvements in their game from this time last year, and Marta showed amazing poise in her first event for the Gators,” coach Emily Glaser said in a release.
Grassel, who posted a 3-under-par score on Monday, lowered her score further with four birdies and two bogeys.
Wagner finished at 1 under par in a share of fifth place, nailing three birdies and not hitting a bogey until the 18th hole.
Tomlinson entered Tuesday tied for 24th.
At the end of the final round, Tomlinson reduced her score by a stroke with three birdies and two bogeys, tallying a 2-over-par performance for a share of 10th place.
After posting 1 under par on Monday, freshman Marta Perez slightly fell behind.
Perez failed to hit anything other than par on the front nine, and on the back nine, she shot four bogeys and two birdies. She ended the tournament at 3 over par in a tie for 16th.
Despite a rough first two rounds in which she went 10 over par, senior Sydney Needham had a good last day.
She hit three birdies, two bogeys and a double bogey to tally her round score at 1 over par. She finished the tournament at 11 over par, good for a share of 51st place.
“I’m really happy for the team,” Glaser said. “They came out fighting today. We talked about playing more assertively and going after it, and they were able to do that.”
The next tournament for the Gators is the Annika Classic in Orlando starting on Sept. 25.
Kelly Grassel lines up a shot during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational at UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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What Was One Effect Of Alexander The Greatâ€™s Conquests?
One effect of Alexander the Great’s conquests was the spread of Greek culture through new areas a process called Hellenism (Hellas is another term…
What was one of the effects of Alexander the Great’s conquests?
What effects did the conquests of Alexander have on the Western world?
Alexander’s legacy extended beyond his military conquests. His campaigns greatly increased contacts and trade between the East and West and vast areas to the east were exposed to Greek civilization and influence. Some of the cities he founded became major cultural centers and many survived into the 21st century.
What was one effect of Alexander the Great’s conquests quizlet?
What was the most important historical effect of Alexander the Great’s conquests? His conquest allowed the widespread dissemination of Greek culture. Which of the following statements is true of the Hellenistic states? They were monarchies whose rulers rejected democracy.
What were the effects of Alexander the Great’s empire describe the effects of Alexander the Great’s empire?
How did Alexander’s conquest affect the ancient economy of this region?
Alexander’s conquest of Persia opened the floodgates for the expansion of trade. For centuries Persia had hoarded gold from its conquered lands. Alexander however turned the gold and silver into coinage and spent it lavishly.
What was the most important effect of Macedonia’s conquest of Greece explain your answer?
H. Alexander’s conquests marked the beginning of the Hellenistic Era. This was a time when Greek language and ideas spread to non-Greek areas of southwest Asia.
What was the impact of the spread of Hellenistic culture under Alexander the Great?
What was the impact of Alexander’s invasion on India in 300 words?
Alexander’s invasion destroyed the power of the small north-western states. This enabled Chandragupta Maurya to expand his territories in this region and ultimately helped in the process of the political unification of India under the Mauryas.
How did Alexander the Great help spread Hellenistic culture quizlet?
How did Alexander the Great expand his empire and spread Greek culture throughout the realm? Alexander inherited Greece conquered parts of Asia and North Africa and founded numerous cities in which Greeks settled. He encouraged assimilation. In time the cultures blended creating a new Hellenistic culture.
Why did agricultural changes occur during the Song Dynasty What were the main agricultural changes what impact did those changes have?
What impact did those changes have? Agricultural changes occured during the Song dynasty because of the movement of farmers to the fertile basins of the Chang Jiang river in southern China. New agricultural changes were chain pumps new rice harrows and fertilizers.
What was the long lasting effect of Alexander’s empire?
How did Alexander the Great affect Western civilization?
He had a significant influence on western civilization mainly because he introduced the Greek language and science to the new empires that he conquered as he tried to expand his empire. He influenced western civilization through art literature science and geometry.
What made Alexander the Great so successful?
Which of the following was a an economic effect of Alexander’s conquest of Persia?
Which of the following was an economic effect of Alexander’s conquest of Persia? economic expansion.
How did Alexander the Great have an impact on cultural diffusion?
What did Alexander the Great do economically?
He had shown outstanding management capabilities with rates of salaries health and welfare building projects supplies transports reforms of the tax system indirect taxes and donations loans minting of coins even controlling financial scandals and other information useful for our policy makers today.
What was the result of Greek language and culture spreading throughout the Mediterranean region?
Greek colonization brought forth more communication interaction and exchange than ever before among the Mediterranean land and people. Colonies led trade between their own regions and at the same time spread Greek language and culture traditions throughout the Mediterranean basin.
What advantages did Alexander have that enabled him to conquer the Persian Empire?
Alexander owed a tremendous debt to his father for leaving him a world-class army led by experienced and loyal generals. But it was Alexander’s genius as a leader and battlefield strategist that secured his victory against an imposing adversary deep in enemy territory.
What did Alexander do after conquering the Persian Empire quizlet?
Alexander’s forces destroyed the Persian forces. A year later Alexander the Great defeated the Persian army at the Battle of Issus and freed the Greek city-states of Asia Minor. He then captured Syrian and Egypt. Alexander built the city of Alexandria in Egypt as a center of business.
What was the effect of Hellenistic culture?
What contribution did Alexander the Great make to the Hellenistic civilization?
What contribution did Alexander the Great make to the Hellenistic civilization? He helped spread Greek culture as his empire grew. wrote a geometry textbook that was used for nearly 2 000 years. This map shows ancient Greece during the classical era.
What was the impact of the foreign invasions on India?
As a result of Alexander’s invasion Indo- Bacterian and Indo-Parthian states were set in India which influenced Indian architecture coinage and astronomy. The foreign invasions helped in political unification of Indian subcontinent as well as in the development of trade commerce art and culture.
What is Alexander invasion?
Alexander Invasion of India
In 326 BC Alexander invaded India after crossing the river Indus he advanced towards Taxila. He then challenged king Porus ruler of the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab. The Indians were defeated in the fierce battle (Battle of Hydaspes).
Why did Alexander turn back and not conquer India?
How did Alexander the Great establish a basis for the spread of Hellenistic culture?
How did the empire of Alexander the Great establish a basis for the spread of Hellenistic culture? The Macedonian conquest of Greece followed the weakening of Greek defenses during the Peloponnesian Wars. He adopted Greek culture and spread Hellenistic influences throughout his vast empire.
What were the impacts of agricultural improvements during the Song Dynasty?
Advanced farming techniques increased crop production dramatically. One of the great agricultural achievements in the 11th century was the development of early-ripening rice which allowed peasants to grow two or three crops annually on the same field. Growing cotton was widely practiced during the 12th century.
What was the impact of the Song commercial revolution?
A great increase in agricultural productivity occurred during the Song era. In southern China the double cropping of rice was made possible by the introduction of a new strain of rice which matured more quickly than local plants from Champa in southern Vietnam.
What changes were made to agriculture under Tang and Song rule and what effect did they have?
Agriculture improved under the Tang dynasty because Tang brought peace to the countryside and gave farmers more land. Also farmers improved irregation the rice crop and began to grow tea.
Who had the greatest impact on Western civilization?
Because of all these things Rome had a big impact on western culture. Rome and Greece both had a major impact on the architecture of western civilization. Rome with there favorite architecture shape the arch are both still very much used in the present especially on government and capital buildings.
What civilization was Alexander the Great from?
ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon
Alexander the Great born in 356 BC was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and one of the greatest conquerors the world has ever known.
What made Alexander’s conquests so impressive?
Which of the following is the greatest impact of Alexander the Great’s military conquests?
Alexander the Great’s conquests freed the West from the menace of Persian rule and spread Greek civilization and culture into Asia and Egypt. His vast empire stretched east into India.
When did Alexander the Great began his conquest?
In 334 BC he invaded the Achaemenid Empire (Persian Empire) and began a series of campaigns that lasted 10 years. Following his conquest of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) Alexander broke the power of Persia in a series of decisive battles including those at Issus and Gaugamela.
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How can museums and other cultural institutions better address the increasing volatility and vulnerability in the Earth system? How can museums facilitate observation of human impacts on the atmosphere, the lithosphere, and everything in between? Can such observation become a truly public enterprise?
Join moderator Jason Groves and curators Sara Dean and Etienne Turpin for a wide-ranging discussion of contemporary aesthetic, curatorial, and archival strategies for observing the signals of a new epoch of geologic time informally known as the Anthropocene.
Jason Groves is a former Urban Fellow at the Fisher Bay Observatory Gallery and currently an assistant professor of Germanics at the University of Washington. His work explores how literature elaborates the multiple relations between the human and the geologic.
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The Doubtful Canyon project on SR 260 uses wattles, which are
the snake-like objects on the slope. A wattle is a tube filled with
straw that slows down runoff.
When it comes to preventing sediment from being washed out of construction sites and into adjacent water sources, there’s a low-tech solution that proves very useful. It’s called a wattle....
Funny name aside, a wattle is used for sediment control and provides an efficient way to slow down storm water runoff.
Wattles are basically tubes filled with straw, but when used in conjunction with other measures, they reduce the possibility of sediment pollution.
ADOT goes to great lengths to prevent sediment from its construction projects from being washed into adjacent creeks and streams during storms. On projects where excavated material can be washed away, the contractor has to submit a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan that describes the measures that will be taken to prevent sediment runoff.
Very often, wattles are a part of that plan.
ADOT Senior Resident Engineer Tom Goodman explains wattles are typically placed on embankment slopes and act sort of like a dam.
“As water hits the wattle, the water kind of ponds up behind the wattle. This gives the sediment time to settle. Then the water goes down with less sediment,” said Goodman, adding that more wattles are usually placed down the hill and will continue to filter out the sediment.
Rock check dams are sometimes used for the same purpose. They’re similar to straw wattles, but are made up of piles of rocks ... they work in the same way to filter out sediment.
Wattles are used in just about every project and sometimes are left on the slopes adjacent to highways. The straw wattles deteriorate in three to five years, giving vegetation time to take root and stabilize the slopes.
More on ADOT’s storm water pollution prevention efforts can be found on our website


Biomass Maintenance Scheme
The government has introduced a requirement for the owners of biomass boilers in receipt of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), to carry out annual preventative maintenance checks.Apply for this scheme
How do I become registered and approved?
Businesses can register to join the scheme by demonstrating competence to maintain the boilers categories and group identified. We will register businesses based on experience and evidence of training.
More specifically routes to access the Approved Biomass Maintenance Scheme are a combination of the following:
- In date or expired HETAS H009 Service and Maintenance Training
- In date or expired H005/DE Training
- Manufacturer Training
- Experienced worker route – Evidence biomass maintenance completed to manufacturer standards
How will it be regulated?
MCS are administering the Standard for the scheme, and HETAS is committed to operate the scheme in accordance to the standard. Any complaints related to the scheme from a member of the public, will be assessed fairly.
HETAS will report scheme data into MCS, Ofgem and BEIS to ensure that we all understand the success of the scheme and where we can make improvements for all users.


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Do you often feel weak and fatigued? Do you have a disturbed vision or mood changes? Well, you might be deficient in B vitamins. Timely intervention is important. Any delay, as per research, can lead to severe neurological problems (1). This is where Neurobion Forte comes into the picture. But does it really solve your problems? Should you be taking it? Scroll down to find out!
Table Of Contents
- What Is The Composition Of Neurobion Forte?
- What Are The Benefits Of Neurobion Forte?
- Do You Really Need Neurobion Forte?
- What Are The Side Effects Of Neurobion Forte?
What Is The Composition Of Neurobion Forte?
Each tablet of Neurobion Forte contains six B vitamins. These include:
- 10 milligrams of vitamin B1 (thiamine)
- 10 milligrams of vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
- 45 milligrams of vitamin B3 (nicotinamide)
- 50 milligrams of vitamin B5 (calcium pantothenate)
- 3 milligrams of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
- 15 micrograms of vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
Neurobion Forte is a B-complex vitamin supplement as it contains a combination of different B vitamins. Like other nutrients, B vitamins play an important role in several bodily functions. Deficiency in B vitamins can lead to the following conditions:
- fatigue or weakness
- memory loss or dementia
- weakened immunity
- nerve damage
- kidney problems
- skin problems
- hair loss
- liver issues
Most often, we get the required B vitamins through food. But if you are a vegan, you might have a hard time getting these vitamins through food alone. In that case, would Neurobion Forte help? How?
What Are The Benefits Of Neurobion Forte?
1. Boosts Nervous System Health
Vitamin B1 deficiency was found to affect the nervous system (2). Each B vitamin is actively transported across the blood-brain barrier, which means the concentrations of B vitamins in the brain is quite high (3).
B vitamins were also found to suppress the action of homocysteine, whose levels were found to be high during brain degeneration (4). Brain atrophy in the elderly with mild cognitive impairment can actually be slowed down by treatment with B vitamins. These vitamins may also potentially help in the treatment of Alzheimer’s in the long run.
2. Can Strengthen Immunity
The vitamin B6 in Neurobion Forte can boost immune response. In a Chinese study, supplementation of vitamin B6 had boosted immune response in critically ill patients (5).
Mounting evidence also suggests there are various interactions between the nervous system and the body’s immunity. B vitamins are known to boost brain health as well. This way, they may also strengthen the body’s immunity (6).
Another Chinese study had found that the deficiency of vitamin B6 could affect the immunity of an organism – and supplementing the vitamin could benefit the organism’s immune system (7).
3. Neurobion Forte Can Boost Metabolism
It contains six major B vitamins – and all of them are important for maintaining metabolism. Deficiency in any one vitamin can impact the effectiveness of the others.
Vitamin B1 helps the body metabolize carbs, fat, and protein (8). Vitamin B12 metabolizes protein and fat and needs vitamin B6 to function effectively.
4. Boosts Liver Health
Treatment with vitamin B3 (niacin) was found to improve liver enzymes (9). A deficiency of vitamin B12 in the maternal diet may elevate the risk of type 2 diabetes in the offspring.
Patients with liver disease were also found to be deficient in B vitamins. Though the connection is still being researched on, B vitamins might be some of the most important nutrients for liver health. And Neurobion Forte is replete with them.
Those were the most crucial benefits of Neurobion Forte. But the question is – do you need it?
Do You Really Need Neurobion Forte?
Mostly not. B vitamins are abundantly present in most foods we eat. Some great sources include:
- leafy greens
- liver and other organ meats
- oysters and clams
- chicken and turkey
- fortified cereal
- sunflower seeds
Consuming any of these foods on a regular basis should take care of your dietary B vitamin needs. But then, there are certain individuals who might need supplementation. They are people who
- are over the age of 50
- are on a strictly vegetarian or vegan diet
- are on certain medications, including Metformin or other acid reducers
- are suffering from certain chronic health conditions
If you fall into any of these categories, check with your doctor and go for Neurobion Forte. But, discuss the pros and cons with them in detail.
What Are The Side Effects Of Neurobion Forte?
B vitamins are water-soluble. This means an excess of the nutrients is usually flushed out of the body through urine. Toxicity due to B vitamins is quite rare. But some individuals can experience side effects like (10):
- excess urination
- nerve damage
- allergic reactions, including hives, rashes, blistered skin, trouble breathing, swelling of the mouth, tongue, or throat
Check with your doctor about these effects. Follow the dosage as prescribed, and you should do fine.
Neurobion Forte may also interact with the following drugs:
If you are on any of these drugs, ensure you inform your doctor. Don’t take Neurobion Forte if you have
- low blood levels of potassium
- atrophic gastritis
- a past history of stomach removal
- Leber’s hereditary optic atrophy
If you are deficient in B vitamins, Neurobion Forte can help. But don’t rely on that alone – especially if you have a severe deficiency. Check with your doctor for additional treatment options. And most importantly, take care of your diet.
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Is Neurobion Forte safe to use while pregnant and breastfeeding?
Yes, we can use the supplement during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
What is the price of Neurobion Forte?
A pack of Neurobion Forte tablets (60 tablets) costs about $12. You should find it at your nearest pharmacy.
How long should you use Neurobion Forte before you see any improvement in your condition?
Though this depends on the specific condition you are experiencing and the dosage, on an average, you must see some improvement in less than a week.
How often should you take Neurobion Forte?
The most common dosage happens to be one tablet twice a day. But again, this depends on your condition and its severity. Please check with your doctor.
How to take Neurobion Forte?
Usually one tablet is to be taken post meals. But this may vary depending on the individual’s condition.
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Angiosarcoma of the mandible
MC Shashikanth1, Neelkamal Sharda2, IM Ali1, U Deepak1, Sheeba Mohindra3
1 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, College of Dental Sciences Davangere, Karnataka, India
2 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Santosh Dental College, Ghazibad, Uttar Pradesh, India
3 Department of Oral Medicine, BRS Dental College, Haryana, India
77 Pushpanjali, Vikas Marg New Delhi 110092
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| Abstract|| |
Angiosarcoma is a rare malignancy of vascular endothelium which may arise from either blood or lymphatic vessels. These tumors are aggressive with a tendency to recur locally and also have a high rate of lymph node and systemic metastases. Angiosarcomas occur more frequently in skin and soft tissue. Occurrence of a primary or metastatic angiosarcoma in the oral cavity is extremely rare. The purpose of this article is to document a case of primary angiosarcoma in the right mandible of a 20 year old woman. The tumor presented as a rapidly enlarging lobulated soft tissue mass which was associated with an irregular radiolytic defect in the right mandible. Histological features of the lesion were suggestive of a high grade angiosarcoma. The patient was successfully treated with a combination therapy involving surgery and chemotherapy. There were no signs of tumor recurrence or metastasis after one and a half year of follow up.
Keywords: Angiosarcoma, mandible and oral malignancy
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Shashikanth M C, Sharda N, Ali I M, Deepak U, Mohindra S. Angiosarcoma of the mandible. J Indian Acad Oral Med Radiol 2008;20:19-22
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Shashikanth M C, Sharda N, Ali I M, Deepak U, Mohindra S. Angiosarcoma of the mandible. J Indian Acad Oral Med Radiol [serial online] 2008 [cited 2022 Dec 6];20:19-22. Available from: http://www.jiaomr.in/text.asp?2008/20/1/19/44356
| Introduction|| |
Angiosarcomas are malignant tumors composed of endothelial cells of either blood or lymphatic vessel origin. , The cells of these tumors demonstrate many of the functional or morphological properties of normal endothelium.  Histologically, angiosarcoma may vary from highly differentiated tumors that resemble hemangiomas to those whose aplasia makes them difficult to distinguish from carcinomas or melanomas. Consequently, the literature is replete with various terms such as hemangioendothelioma, lymangioendothelioma, hemangioblastoma, lymphangio-sarcoma, and hemangiosarcoma that attest to the wide morphological spectrum of this tumor. ,
Angiosarcomas are collectively one of the rarest forms of soft tissue neoplasms. They comprise less than 1% of all sarcomas, which by themselves constitute only 1% of all cancers. ,
The tumor has been described in many different locations such as spleen, long bones, liver, mammary glands, striated muscle, skin and subcutaneous tissue. Its occurrence as a primary or metastatic tumor in the oral cavity is extremely unusual. Only 4% cases have been found in the pharynx, oral cavity or paranasal sinuses. [4, 50% of cutaneous angiosarcoma are known to occur in the head and neck region; however the intraossoeus type is seldom reported in the jaws. Because of its rarity, angiosarcoma is seldom included in the differential diagnosis of the jaw swellings and almost never diagnosed clinically. ,
This rarity of localization prompted us to report a case of primary angiosarcoma in the right mandible of a 20 year old female patient.
| Case Report|| |
A 20 year old female patient presented to the department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Karnataka, India, with a mild, intermittent throbbing type of nonradiating pain associated with a swelling in the right mandible since 20 days. The swelling was small in size at the time of onset, however it progressed rapidly to attain the present size. Patient gave no history of previous such swellings or presence of any lumps or swellings elsewhere in the body. There was no history of trauma but the patient did report loss of weight and appetite over the last one month.
On general examination, patient was found to be moderately built and nourished with a normal skin and gait. There were no signs of pallor, icterus, cyanosis and edema. A solitary right submandibular lymph node was palpable, tender, measured 1.5 x 1.5 cm in size; it was soft to firm in consistency and mobile. The vital signs were within the normal limits.
Extra orally, facial asymmetry could be appreciated because a diffuse swelling was present along the right mandible. The swelling was roughly oval with a smooth surface. On palpation, tenderness was elicited and the overlying facial skin could be lifted over the swelling. The lips were incompetent and the anterior portion of the intra-oral swelling could be seen [Figure 1].
Intra-oral examination revealed the presence of a solitary swelling in the right mandible extending buccally from mesial of 32 to distal of 47 anteroposteriorly and from the level of the occlusal plane to the depth of the vestibule superoinferiorly. The swelling measured approximately 7 x 6.5 cm in size. The swelling was whitish pink in color, and spherical in shape with lobulated surface and ill defined edges.
On palpation, the swelling was mildly tender and the inspectory findings regarding the size, shape and extent were confirmed. The swelling was soft in consistency and there was bleeding on manipulation. There were no signs of fluctuation, translucency, reducibility, compressibility, pulsatility and the swelling appeared to be arising from with in the bone.
Considering the patient's young age, the rapidity of growth of the swelling with an associated feature of loss of weight and appetite, allied with the clinical presentation of an ill defined lobulated mass associated with bleeding on manipulation, a provisional diagnosis of a sarcoma involving the right mandible was made.
Angiosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, osteosarcoma and Ewing's sarcoma were considered for differential diagnosis. Among other malignancies squamous cell carcinoma and a metastatic tumor were considered for differential diagnosis.
Investigations included a complete hemogram, radiographs and excisional biopsy. Hemogram showed a normal blood count with an elevated Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). A complete physical examination ruled out any other tumor site.
The panoramic view, posterio-anterio (PA) mandible and the occlusal radiographs revealed the presence of a radiolucent lesion with ill defined and irregular margins which was seen 1-1.5 cm apical to 43, 44, 45 and 46. The radiolucency measured 2.5 x 3 cm in size. The lesion had caused thinning of the inferior border of the mandible and there was widening of periodontal ligament space with respect to 43, 44, 45 and 46 and loss of lamina dura with respect to 44, 45 and 46. The radiographic findings were also suggestive of a malignant condition [Figure 2].
Patient was surgically treated under general anesthesia and a hemimandibulectomy was performed extending from the region of 33 to 48. The excised specimen was subjected to microscopic evaluation and the histologic features were suggestive of a high grade angiosarcoma. Patient was then referred to Bangalore Cancer Institute where she was given 3 rounds of chemotherapy. Patient was reevaluated after a period of 1½ years following surgery and there was no evidence of any recurrence or metastatic disease at the time of the follow up visit [Figure 3] and [Figure 4].
| Discussion|| |
Angiosarcoma is a rare tumor and oral presentations of this condition are even rarer.  These tumors are malignancies of the vascular endothelium characterized by the formation of irregular vascular channels lined by one or more layers of atypical endothelial cells, often of immature appearance, and accompanied by solid masses of poorly differentiated or anaplastic tissue.  The exact etiology of the tumor is not known. However, trauma, longstanding lymphedema and radiation appear to be contributory factors.
These tumors tend to occur in the elderly, but can be seen in any age group.  Zacharides et al . discussed 46 cases of primary angiosarcoma of the oral cavity, among these 32% of the patients were younger than 19 years, 28% were between 26 and 42 years and 17% between 50 and 67 years.  The youngest patient was 1 day old and the oldest was 67 years old. In our case, the patient was a 20 years old female.
The incidence of angiosarcomas is generally reported to be almost the same for males and females. However, Bundens and Brighton have reported that lesions in the bone occur almost twice as often in males as in females while Zacharides et al. reported a female predominance.
Angiosarcomas can be solitary or multicentric.  One third of the cases of oral angiosarcomas are primary bone lesions with most affecting mandible and these are commonly unifocal. , The tumor in the presented case involved the right mandible. The other sites of reported oral involvement include the parotid gland, lips, tongue, floor of the mouth, cheek, palate and the antrum.  Metastatic oral angiosarcomas are exceedingly rare lesions, and these have a tendency to localize in the gingiva.
As the appearance of these tumors in the oral cavity is quite alarming, 80% patients seek help with in the first month.  Our patient reported with a swelling associated with mild pain. Zacharides et al . also reported swelling or growth as the principle chief complaint, followed by facial pain while the most common presenting features in Zakrzewska's series was spontaneous bleeding after trivial trauma.
The clinical appearance of the oral lesions usually consists of an epulis type sessile mass which may be both soft and compressible or of moderately firm consistency. Some lesions may be nodular and lobulated, whereas others are more diffuse. The surface may be ulcerated, and the color of the mass may be normal or may have a purplish red or violaceous hue.  Our case showed a rapidly enlarging lobulated soft tissue mass, a finding which was consistent with previous observations.
The tumor also commonly has superficial ulceration and a bleeding tendency due to secondary trauma. These features may lead to a misdiagnosis of pyogenic granuloma, "pregnancy tumour" or peripheral or central giant cell reparative granuloma. Kaposi's sarcoma, melanoma, undifferentiated neoplasia and metastatic tumor must also be ruled out.
The radiographic appearance of angiosarcoma involving the facial bones is generally that of a destructive osteolytic lesion.  The radiographic changes in our patient also revealed an irregular radiolytic defect in the right mandible. However, radiopaque areas and a mild periosteal reaction have also been noted in rare instances. Jaw lesions may show widening of periodontal ligament and erosion of the alveolar bone, sometimes to the extent that it results in a "tooth floating in space" appearance.
Angiosarcomas cannot be diagnosed easily on the basis of clinical and radiologic findings. The diagnosis can be made only by histologic and histochemical criteria.
Histologically, angiosarcomas are characterized by irregular vascular channels lined by atypical immature endothelial cells. The margins are ill defined with infiltration into the soft tissues.  From a microscopic view point, the differential diagnosis may include pyogenic granuloma, hemangioma, hemangioendothelioma, papillary endothelial hyperplasia, angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia, Kaposi's sarcoma or malignant melanoma.  The immunohistochemical findings help exclude other diagnostic possibilities by demonstrating positive immunoreactivity for factor VIII related antigen, vimentin, CD-31, CD37 and negative reactivity for smooth muscle action, desmin, keratin, and oestrogen/progesterone receptors. ,
Angiosarcomas spread by local infiltration and by early hematogenous metastasis. Lymphatic spread may also occur. The literature reports that angiosarcomas of the bone are less aggressive than their soft tissue counterparts. It is also important for clinicians to remember that head and neck angiosarcoma may also be metastatic in origin. Carr and Green reported that head and neck was a location to which an angiosarcoma metastasized in almost 1/3 rd of the cases.
Treatment of angiosarcomas is greatly complicated by the diffuse infiltration with which these tumors are typically seen. Various interventions have been attempted to stem the disease process. In a detailed treatment analysis, it has been indicated that surgery in combination with radiation therapy affords the most favorable opportunity to control angiosarcoma while some authors claim wide surgical resection followed by chemotherapy is the best line of treatment. Various agents like doxorubicin, etc. have been used in these patients. ,, Radical neck dissection is used only for those patients with detectable metastasis to cervical lymphnodes.  Our patient was successfully treated with a combination therapy involving surgery and chemotherapy.
The prognosis for patients with angiosarcomas is generally considered to be rather poor, although tumor size (and hence, stage), site and the histopathologic grade may influence survival.  These tumors have a strong tendency to recur locally and to metastasize. Patients with metastases have the poorest prognosis. The main cause of death in these patients is pulmonary metastases. Investigations have indicated that one half of the patients die within 15 months of diagnosis, with only 12% surviving 5 years or longer.  The survival rate for oral and jaw angiosarcomas is better than that for angiosarcomas in the rest of the body, this may be a reflection of low grade malignancy in this area or a shorter time between diagnosis and treatment.  In our case, the patient did not show any signs of tumor recurrence or metastasis after one and a half year of follow up.
Angiosarcoma of the head and neck is a rare malignancy, and it is associated with a high degree of invasiveness and poor survival. A high level of suspicion followed by histopathologic and immunohistochemical studies are warranted in order to arrive at a well-timed and accurate diagnosis. An early diagnosis can aid in providng early treatment to the patient which is of vital importance in improving the chances of patient's survival. Finally, the importance of a close and regular follow up of these patients cannot be overemphasized.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) today announced that he will serve as Chairman of the powerful Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government in the 113th Congress. The Subcommittee oversees annual funding for a diverse swath of federal agencies and programs, including the Securities & Exchange Commission, the Department of the Treasury, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Federal Trade Commission, the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Executive Office of the President, Federal court system and many other Federal agencies and regulatory commissions. A complete list of the subcommittee jurisdiction can be found here.
“The financial services industry is critical to the economy in New Jersey and the entire nation, and its proper regulation is essential to ensure Main Street—not just Wall Street—prospers,” Lautenberg said. “This chairmanship provides an important opportunity to strengthen consumer protections and make sure our nation's financial institutions serve the interests of all Americans. In addition, the FCC has a tremendous impact on our daily lives, from cell phones to the Internet to what we see on our television screens, and I will work to promote fairness, localism, and diversity in the telecommunications industry. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is an important agency that regulates more than 15,000 products, and I will make sure that it continues to do its best to keep our families safe from hazards such as toxic chemicals and unsafe toys. The Small Business Administration is playing a critical role in providing disaster relief following Superstorm Sandy, and I will make sure these funds are available to New Jersey families and businesses. All of the agencies under this jurisdiction are vital to the functioning of our society and I will do my best to make sure they have the resources necessary to serve the people of New Jersey and the nation.”
In the 113th Congress, Senator Lautenberg will serve on the Senate Appropriations, Commerce, and Environment and Public Works Committees. In addition to his chairmanship on the Appropriations Committee, Lautenberg will continue to serve as Chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security.
Lautenberg Press Office 202.224.3224
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"During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."- Nelson Mandela
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Adventure is out there!
This past July 16-19, OLLI at HSU teamed up with local hiking enthusiasts to create the first Humboldt Coastal Hike – a four-day/three-night, fully-supported trek through the majestic redwood forests and along the breathtaking Humboldt County coastline. Thank you to everyone who participated or supported this amazing experience!
Three days were filled with hiking and exploring nearby trails along the beach and into the redwoods and may include exploring Fern Canyon, visiting waterfalls, viewing rock formations, possible Roosevelt Elk sightings, or discovering the many facets of the vast beach.
The program fee included dinners, camping fees, snacks, educational programs, transportation to and from the trailhead. Each day participants carried day pack and departed on moderate hikes, leaving heavy gear behind. Camp hosts prepared dinners and transport gear.
Be part of the Humboldt Coastal Hike in 2019! Dates are yet to be determined.
Trek at a Glance
- The excursion begins with a 7-mile hike on the Skunk Cabbage Creek Trail in Redwood National Park.
- Camp at Gold Bluffs Beach for two nights.
- On day 2, choose an easy or moderate hike option, or just play on the beach near the campground.
- On day 3 leave the coast and hike approximately 7 miles on some of the world's best redwood trails to Wolf Creek Education Center for an overnight stay.

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The New Age music classic Shaman Journey by Grayhawk weaves a rapturous tapestry of sumptuous emotional color, underscored by a lush array of nature’s voices as we sail through the shamanic underworlds of Hawaii, Lemuria and the dream lodges of Native America.
“Shaman Journey moves the audience into hearing what I heard, seeing what I saw and feeling what I felt in a powerful and transcendent moment revealing the interconnectedness of life and its interdependent nature,” says Grayhawk.
Enjoy this encore performance of the Indie Music Channel Award winning (Best Jazz Video 2021) Tropical Waterfall feat. Paul Horn:
This highly praised, best-selling classic also features the haunting cello of GRAMMY® Award Winner, David Darling complemented by a superbly powerful 80-piece orchestra and choral ensemble conducted by the composer.
Make sure to visit Grayhawk’s Deep Space Music page for more information and music samples.
See our complete Grayhawk coverage here: newagemusic.guide/tag/grayhawk


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Grave Amigurumi – Free Halloween Crochet Pattern
• Yarn 4/Medium Weight Yarn in…
Grey, green, dark grey, and brown
•4mm Crochet Hook
•Black Embroidery Thread
•12mm safety eyes
•Size: Grave is 5″ tall.
Happy Halloween! This grave is so cute and makes the perfect decoration for Halloween! The great thing about this pattern is how easy and quick it is to make. This entire pattern is worked in rows. If you would like, you can use dark grey puffy paint and write anything you’d want onto the grave! Maybe your name would be fun 🙂 Or creepy? Haha!
Let’s get started!
Grave: (Make 2)
Make 2 pieces. We will make the back piece first, then the front piece second. Then, we will crochet them together.
Row 1: Ch 11. Sc in the 2nd Ch from the hook. Sc in the next 9 st (10)
Row 2: Ch 1 and turn. Inc in the next st, Sc in the next 8 st, Inc in the last st (12)
Row 3: Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the next 12 st (12)
Row 4: Ch 1 and turn. Inc in the first st, Sc in the next 10 st, Inc in the next st (14)
Row 5: Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the next 14 st (14)
Row 6: Ch 1 and turn. Inc in the next st, Sc in the next 12 st, Inc in the last st (16)
Row 7: Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the next 16 st (16)
Row 8: Ch 1 and turn. Inc in the next st, Sc in the next 14 st, Inc in the next st (18)
Row 9-16: Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the next 18 st (18)
Only do this step if you’re making the second piece, which will be the front piece:
Now we will mark where to place the safety eyes. Add a stitch marker into the 8th and 14th stitch in the row we just finished.
Row 17-22: Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the next 18 st (18)
Make 1 single crochet in each stitch around the entire gravestone (Pic 1-3). This will help make the gravestone look smoother!
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Finish off the first piece now. Make the second piece, do not finish off the second piece! Instead, we will continue on with the next step.
Now we will make a cardboard piece to add into the gravestone, then crochet both grave pieces together.
First, place the grave onto the cardboard (Pic 2). Trace around the grave (Pic 3). Cut around the outline (Pic 4). Set the cardboard aside for now.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Now we will crochet both pieces together. Place each piece on top of each other, making sure the stitches align. Insert your crochet hook through BOTH layers of the stone and make a slip stitch (Pic 6). Now place this cardboard into the stone. Continue crocheting the stone together. Once done, finish off and weave in ends.
Dirt: (Make 2)
Row 1: Ch 21. Sc in the 2nd Ch from the hook. Sc in the next 19 st (20)
Row 2-12: Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the next 11 st (11)
Finish off the first piece made. Do not finish off the second piece made.
Place both pieces of dirt together (Pic 1). Make sure the stitches line up! Insert your hook into the next stitch, making sure to go through both layers (Pic 2). Make a single crochet. Continue crocheting the pieces together by making a single crochet until you’ve crocheted 3 sides shut (Pic 3-4).
1. 2. 3. 4.
Now, place the dirt onto a piece of cardboard. Trace around the dirt with a pen (Pic 5). Cut around the outline (Pic 6), and place the cardboard into the dirt (Pic 7).
5. 6. 7.
Add a small amount of stuffing into the dirt, making sure to not over stuff (Pic 8). Now continue crocheting the rest closed (Pic 9-10). Once done, finish off and weave in ends.
8. 9. 10.
Rock: Place dark grey yarn onto a needle. Insert needle into the bottom left hand corner of the dirt, and pull the needle out a few stitches to the right (Pic 11). Repeat the process of *Insert needle into original insertion spot, pull needle out a few stitches to the right*. Stop this process once the rock is the size you’d like. Tie the ends of yarn into firm knots, then bring the knots inside the dirt to hide. Cut any excess yarn.
Start in Green
Row 1: Ch 7 (Pic 1). SlSt in the 2nd ch from the hook. Ch 3 (Pic 2), Sc in 2nd ch. Dc in next ch (Pic 3). Now working on the original chain we made, SlSt in the next ch (Pic 4).
Ch 4, Sc in 2nd ch from the hook. Hdc in the next ch, Dc in the next ch. (Pic 5). Skip the next 2 ch, SlSt in next st of the original chain we made. SlSt in the next ch.
Ch 4, SlSt in the 2nd ch, SlSt in the next 2 st, SlSt in the next Ch on the original chain we made.
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Place the grass onto the lower right hand corner of the stone. Sew on or hot glue on. Weave in any ends and cut excess yarn.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
In Black Embroidery Thread
Insert needle with thread into the middle mouth area of the toy, and pull the needle out next to the toy’s left eye as shown (Pic 1). Reinsert needle into the middle mouth area (Pic 2) and pull needle out next to the right eye (Pic 2). Reinsert needle into the middle mouth area and pull needle out a few stitches over. Tie the ends of thread into firm knots and bring them inside the toy to hide. This will secure the smile. Done!
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Place a strip of hot glue on the edge of the dirt patch as shown (Pic 1-2). Make sure you are not putting the glue on the side with the rock!
Now squish the edge of the dirt to the grave and hold it together for about 2 minutes (Pic 3). You can place more hot glue on the edge where the grave and stone meet to secure it better!
Done! If you made this amigurumi, I would love to see! You can show me by posting a picture in the comments underneath this post 🙂


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Structurally different mixed linkage β-glucan supplements differentially increase secondary bile acid excretion in hypercholesterolaemic rat faeces†
Mixed linkage (1→3),(1→4)-β-D-glucan (BG) is a soluble fibre available from oat and barley grains that has been gaining interest due to its health-promoting role in cardiovascular diseases and its ability to modulate the glycaemic index which is beneficial for people with diabetes. This study investigates the effect of three purified barley BGs, with different molecular weight and block structure, on faecal bile acid excretion in hypercholesterolaemic rats. Wistar rats (48 male) were divided in four groups: Control group fed with the cellulose-rich diet (CON); Glucagel group fed with the commercial BG (GLU, 100 kDa), and rats fed with low molecular weight BG (LBG, 150 kDa) and medium molecular weight BG (MBG, 530 kDa). The bile acid profiles of rat faecal samples were measured using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). A metabolite profiling approach led to the identification of 7 bile acids and 45 other compounds such as sterols, fatty acids and fatty alcohols. Subsequent application of ANOVA-simultaneous component analysis and Principal Component Analysis revealed that all three BG diets increased bile acid faecal excretion compared to the control group. The bile acid excretion was found to be different in all three BG diets and the MBG group showed a significantly higher level of faecal secondary bile acids, including deoxycholic acid, hyodeoxycholic acid, and lithocholic acid. We hypothesise that the hydrophobic surface of the secondary bile acids, which are known to cause colon cancer, has high affinity to the hydrophobic surfaces of cellulosic blocks of the BG. This in vivo study demonstrates that the molecular weight and/or block structures of BG modulate the excretion of secondary bile acids. This finding suggests that developing diets with designed BGs with an optimal molecular structure to trap carcinogenic bile acids can have a significant impact on counteracting cancer and other lifestyle associated diseases.

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Although all restaurants are closed for dining in, there are still many in the Clinton, Norris, Andersonville and Rocky Top areas that remain open for curbside or drive-through pickup, and in some cases, even delivery.
Most fast-food places are still operating their drive-throughs, including: McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, Arby’s, Krystal, Hardee’s, Bojangles, Subway, Sonic (Rocky Top), KFC/Taco Bell (Rocky Top), Wendy’s, Zaxby’s, and most national pizza chains, among others.
Here are the local dine-in restaurants that remain open for takeout food, as far as we know at this time. Anyone who knows of any more that are open, please let us know so we can add them to the list. Days and hours of operation are included for some.
--Apple Blossom Café, Clinton, 865-457-5618.
--Gondolier (Italian, Greek), Clinton, 865-269-4767.
--La Sierra (Mexican), Andersonville, 865-494-5500.
--Habaneros (Mexican), Clinton, 865-498-0411.
--Cracker Barrel, Rocky Top, 865-426-6429:
--Gametime Pizza & Subs, Andersonville, 865-494-0540, takeout and delivery.
--Pizza Plus, Andersonville, 865-498-9889; takeout and delivery.
--Pizza Express, South Clinton, 865-463-0011, Sunday 12-9, M-Thurs. 11-9, F-Sat., 11-10, takeout and delivery.
--Master Donuts & Coffee (doughnuts, pastries, breakfast foods), Clinton, 865-264-4207, open 5 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday.
--Riverview Grill, Clinton, 865-463-8550:
--Sweet Café, Norris, 865-498-4008. Open noon-7 p.m. Tues.-Sat. for takeout or free delivery (Norris only).
--Jerry's Market & Deli, Clinton (Sulphur Springs Road), 865-269-5944.
--Vega Café & Smokehaus, Norris, 865-498-4115.
--Coal Creek Smokehouse, Rocky Top, 865-630-1442.
--Dan & Kay’s Wings Café, Rocky Top, 865-
--Petro’s Chili & Chips, Clinton, 865- 269-5933.
--Glenn’s Pizza & Grill, Rocky Top, 865-426-9998.
--La Fiesta (Mexican), Rocky Top, 865- 426-8110.
--El Tepame (Mexican), South Clinton, 865-457-2227.
--Casa Don Pedro (Mexican), Clinton, 865-463-6532, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., 7 days.
--Waffle House, Clinton, 865-457-9985, open 24 hours every day.
--Firehouse Subs, Clinton, 865-269-4094, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m., 7 days.
NOTE: Most have either websites or Facebook pages, or both, where you can get more information, see menus and in some cases, do online ordering. Check the websites or Facebook for operating hours and days, or call the restaurant you’re interested in for the latest information.
COMPLETELY CLOSED for now: Shoney’s, Clinton; Golden Girls, Clinton; Harrison’s, Clinton; Chunky Monkey, Norris; Fuji Asian, Clinton; Mr. Wok Chinese, South Clinton; China Inn, Clinton; Vols Diner, Rocky Top. This is partial list; others may be closed as well.

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There are a range of legal and practical reasons for foreign trademark owners to record licenses of their registered Chinese trademarks with the China Trademark Office (TMO). But recent changes to both the Trademark Law (TML) and other regulations mean that licensors can now avoid the headaches of recordation in most circumstances.
Recordation obligation and procedures
From its entry into effect in 1983 through its most recent revision, the TML has always mandated that contracts for the licensing of registered PRC trademarks be recorded with the TMO.
Detailed Implementing Rules (商标法实施细则, Rules) issued under the TML from 1983 to 2002 provided strict penalties – even including cancellation of the licensed registration – for failure to record. The penalties were removed in 2002 with the issuance of the TML Implementing Regulations (商标法实施条例, Regulations, which superseded the Rules), and remain so after the 2014 revision of the Regulations.
Meanwhile, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC) issued Trademark License Contract Recordation Measures on August 1 1997, explaining the formalities for the recordation application process, and requiring that a copy of the contract must be submitted when applying to record.
Following revisions of the TML in 2002 and 2013, and issuance of the Regulations in 2002 and earlier this year, licensors have been left to wonder which provisions (if any) of the Measures remain effective and which are invalid.
Since 1993 licensors were required to record license contracts within three months after execution. However, the current Regulations allow recordation to be handled “during the term of” the license contract.
The Measures also required that such license contracts be translated into Chinese, if in a foreign language. With cross-border license contracts often being either a small part of a larger commercial agreement or a lengthy, comprehensive standalone license, it was also standard practice to create a short-form license that distilled the essential provisions required for recordation, thereby keeping sensitive commercial terms from the TMO and public. Further, the TMO required that a separate application for recordation be submitted for each registered mark licensed under the contract, with the approval process usually taking eight to 18 months.
Given the lengthy timeframe for processing, the (generally) high costs of filing multiple applications, and the need for a bilingual agreement, many licensors were reluctant to record.
Adding to the frustration was the fact that the TMO revised its practices on recordations from time to time, usually without notice. It revised most recently earlier this year, removing the requirement that a copy of the contract be submitted in connection with the recordation application, thereby reducing costs and hassles.
But with the absence of penalties, foreign licensors may ask whether recordation is still advisable. Two main reasons remain: remittance of forex royalties and enforcement.
Previously, if a licensor wished to receive royalty payments in foreign exchange from a PRC-based licensee, the contract had to be recorded. This requirement was not mandated by the TML, but rather by guidelines issued by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) that required Chinese banks to review evidence of recordation by the TMO as a condition to transferring forex royalties abroad.
However, in the fall of 2013, SAFE issued new rules governing bank approvals for remitting IP royalties offshore that eliminated the requirement of showing recordation of the trademark license with the TMO. Instead, banks are given discretion to require recordation if they wish, and consistent with a new “know your customer” policy.
Consequently, foreign licensors have been able to receive relatively large sums of royalties without having recorded the trademark license contract with the TMO. (Further, the revised SAFE rules have also made it easier to remit royalties based on licenses of unregistered trademarks, which until late last year had been nearly impossible due to the prohibition under the TML on the recordation of licenses of anything but registered trademarks.)
Notwithstanding this, SAFE rules and bank policies are subject to change, usually without notice. Accordingly, it is still advisable to record trademark licenses with the TMO in case recordation requirements are imposed again, whether by SAFE or individual banks.
The latest revisions to the TML codified an earlier Supreme People’s Court interpretation that provided that an unrecorded license could not be relied upon by a licensee in taking enforcement action against a good faith third party infringer (an “innocent infringer”).
Most foreign licensors do not authorize their PRC licensees to act against infringements. Instead, they typically require licensees to report any infringements, with the licensor having the right (but usually not the obligation) to pursue enforcement measures, including compensation for damages.
If, however, in the license contract a foreign licensor authorizes its PRC licensee to act against infringements (often the case where the licensee is a subsidiary or closely managed affiliate of the trademark owner), it is advisable to record the license and thereby expand the scope of available enforcement targets to include innocent infringers.

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Bank employees couldn’t have asked for better start for the year 2015.The news of a salary increase is sure to bring smiles on the faces of all the bank employees in India.A long pending tussle between the govt. & officers association seem to have come to an end with this wage hike of 15%.Now there are more reasons for those aspiring to enter the banking sector.
The demand for increase in salary for bank employees started in November 2012 with the workmen associations deciding to press for the 10th Bipartite settlement.
The negotiations had been going on for the past 2 years during which numerous protests & strikes were held against the management for not agreeing to their demands.
15% Salary Increase
As per the settlement reached between the unions & Indian banks association(IBA), it has been decided that the wage increase in salary & allowances to be at 15%.
The workers association had asked for 17.5% increase which was awarded during their previous settlement.But it looks like the IBA has managed to convince them for a slightly lower offer.
This wage revision will be effective from 1.11.2012 which means all bank employees would also get arrears amount from the date mentioned above (more details are awaited on this front)
The new payscale shall remain in force foe the next 5 years following which IBA & trade unions would come back to the negotiation table.
Saturday is a Holiday!!
Should banks follow a 5 day work week or not has been an ongoing debate for long.While public sector banks work for half-a-day on all saturdays currently, that system is to change soon.
In addition to the wage increase, the govt. supported IBA has agreed for the banks to close on 2nd & 4th Saturday in a month.
Here onwards, bank employees will have a holiday on 2nd & 4th Saturday.But they will have to work full days on the 1st & 3rd Saturday.
So govt. bank employees will have 5 day work implemented every alternate week.A good time to rejuvenate themselves.
What's the New Salary for PO & Clerk
This wage revision will apply to over 8 lakh employees working in 27 public sector banks of India.
Since the news is just out, we will have to wait on how the wage increase is to be calculated, from when the new salary structure would come into effect, what is the amount of payout each cadre will get.
But on a rough scale, we were told this:
The salary of PO could be in the range of approx. Rs.36,300 – 38,000 & the salary of clerk could be approx. Rs.18,100 – 19,800 including allowances.
The take home salary (in hand) will vary with each state.As & when we get more details about it, this article will be updated.
This news will make more graduates situp & think about appearing for the upcoming bank exams.What do you say?


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Here are a few things I’ve been up to lately. Picking peas & harvesting strawberries from our garden! I LOVE fresh produce!!!
This was a project I did a week or so ago- I took my old nasty knife block and spray painted it black, roughed up the edges & cute vinyl for it. Now it’s not such an eye sore in my kitchen!
Finished reading this book: wow. I recommend it. Opened my eyes & my heart. It’s a beautiful read.
After finding this guy only a couple feet from my laundry room door I sprayed for bugs! EEK!
It was one of the biggest spiders I’ve seen. Ugh. I’m pretty sure this picture is life size.
I’m kind of addicted to thrifting! Here were some of my recent finds. I have been wanting a glass cloche for a while now and I scored 2 in the same day one was $1 the other .75 cents! YAY! Are you wondering what I’m going to do with those ugly plates?
This is what they look like now:
(minus the water spots from the sprinklers)
Don’t you love spray paint?!
I’m still trying to decide exactly where I want them in my kitchen though.
Here’s a reality check for you. This is what my house looked like last week in the middle of preparing for Youth Conference & packing up for our family vacation @ the Salmon River Lodge (I’ll spare you the gory details, and only share the worst spots! EVERY SINGLE ROOM in the house looked similar to this! Now don’t ever tell me that my house is never a mess ha! Because lately it is more often than not) ;)
This was my motto -
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We enjoyed this beautiful scenery all weekend. It was perfect.
We got home unpacked a bit and headed back up to the mountains to pick huckleberries!
Only 10 more days left of summer around here. We are going to soak it in and then back to a more scheduled life- hate to admit it but we need one around here. We have given up on bedtimes, eat way to many snacks & have absolutely no clue what we are going to do when we have to get back into a time frame around here.
Another motto we’ve adopted this summer-
(image via pinterest)

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