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2012 Hutch metro holiday concerts
Bronx Council on the Arts, Hutchinson Metro Center and Hudson Valley Bank
FREE 2012 HOLIDAY LUNCHTIME CONCERTS
Thursday, December 6th & 13th
Hutch Metro Cafe
1200 Waters Place | Bronx, NY 10461
The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA), Hutchinson Metro Center and Hudson Valley Bank present two free, Thursday lunchtime holiday concerts at the Hutch Metro Café: On December 6th, a concert by soprano Melissa Primavera; and on December 13th, the Robert Silverman Jazz and Blues Trio performs. Each concert includes two performances, at 12:15 and 1:15pm.
The Hutch Metro Center is located at 1200 Waters Place (between Eastchester Road and Westchester Avenue). This series is sponsored by the Bronx Council on the Arts and the Hutchinson Metro Center and is open to the public. Admission is free and all are welcome.
December 6th features a concert by soprano Melissa Primavera.
Noted for her "glowing" and "sumptuous" voice, Soprano Melissa Primavera has become a favorite with audiences in the greater New York City area. Melissa's operatic repertoire includes "Magda" in La Rondine, "Frasquita" in Carmen, "Nannetta" in Falstaff, "Monica" in The Medium and "Constance" in Dialogues of the Carmelites. She has delighted audiences with her comedic portrayals of "Susanna" in The Marriage of Figaro, "Despina" in Cosi fan tutte and “Adele” in Die Fledermaus. In 2009 Melissa was awarded the Bronx Council on the Arts BRIO Award and made her European and Italian concert debut as a member of the Incontro Accademico Internazionale di Musica e Teatro Bolzano. Learn more Melissa and her music at www.melissaprimavera.com.
On December 13th the Robert Silverman Jazz and Blues Quartet performs.
Robert Silverman is a pianist, trumpeter, and composer who has been a fixture in the New York Jazz scene since 1985. After a stint in Europe and assorted gigs with Albert King, Jimmy Heath, George Russell, Cecil McBee and the Ron Levy Bluesman band, Robert went on to form his own ensemble featuring original compositions, the blues and standards. Mr. Silverman has been featured in New York on NBC TV, WKCR, WBAI and WNYC Radio's Around New York. He is the recipient of two "Meet the Composer Grants".
bronxArtworks Holiday Trunk Show and Craft Sale
During the lunchtime series, you can shop for some unique holiday gift items at the bronxArtworks Holiday Trunk Show and Craft Sale. BCA’s Artisans Collective will be on hand displaying and selling their imaginative creations in all price ranges. Items include crocheted hats, ethnic masks, illustrations, jewelry, knitwear, note cards, paintings, paper mache masks, post cards, sculpture, vases, and more.
Directions by Subway: #6 to Westchester Square stop, then take our courtesy shuttle bus to Hutchinson Metro Center.
Directions by Bus: Bx21 to Waters Place & Hutchinson Parkway or Bx8 or Bx14 to Westchester Ave & Middletown Road or Bx40 or Bx42 to East Tremont Ave & Hutchinson River Parkway. Click here for additional directions.
For additional information about these concerts or other programs and activities of the Bronx Council on the Arts, visit BCA’s website at www.bronxarts.org or call 718-931-9500, x19 or x33.


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With nine (almost ten) kids in the KarJenner clan, Kim Kardashian and her famous family have drummed up just about every lavish way to welcome a new baby into their growing empire.
So, when it came time to celebrate her fourth child — a baby boy who is being delivered via surrogate — with husband Kanye West, the KKW Beauty founder went in a totally different direction with the baby shower theme.
Rather than host another extravagant affair, Kim invited her closest friends and family over for a completely chill day at home on Saturday. The party was planned around the concept of relaxation, and when guests arrived they were given a pair of baby blue Yeezy spa slides before taking part in activities like a sound bath and making their own CBD-infused body oils.
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The blissed-out bash also featured tea and flower-arranging stations, as well as an area for group meditation.
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TBH, the whole event seemed more like something sister Kourtney would be into rather than Kim. However, the soon-to-be mother of four previously revealed how stressed she has been awaiting her second son's arrival. “This year, because I am freaking out so much, I just want a zen-like CBD-themed baby shower,” she told E! News earlier this month, adding: "I just want massages."
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While there weren't massages at the actual shower, Kim made good on her word, and explained to guests the reasoning for the party's super relaxed vibe. “I thought it was kind of ridiculous to have a fourth baby shower," she said, according to People. "But I thought I’m freaking the f— out having a fourth kid. So everyone have a puff and put on some oil."

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi attended the first anniversary celebration of the Smart Cities Mission and AMRUT, in Pune. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that a fresh trend is now noticed where cities are moving forward to compete on the path of development. He said there is a positive atmosphere of competing on development works through the spirit of Jan Bhaagidaari. He emphasized that people in the cities must decide about the development of their urban spaces, adding that these decisions cannot be taken in Delhi. He said that the spirit of participative governance is vital.
The Prime Minister said that the days when urbanization was seen as a problem are now over; it is now seen as an opportunity.
Shri Narendra Modi said that cities are growth centres which have the capacity to mitigate the problems faced by the people. The Prime Minister also stressed on the need for cities to focus on solid waste management.
Earlier, the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Rajasthan, joined the event through live video conferencing from Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar and Jaipur respectively. They shared their views with the gathering. The Prime Minister also inaugurated the Smart Net Portal, and Smart City Projects of Pune. He launched the “Make Your City SMART” Contest.
IndianBureaucracy.com wishes the very best.


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The first thing to understand when it comes to treating diabetes is your blood glucose level, which is just what it sounds like — the amount of glucose in the blood. Glucose is a sugar that comes from the foods we eat and also is formed and stored inside the body. It's the main source of energy for the cells of the body, and is carried to them through the blood. Glucose gets into the cells with the help of the hormone insulin.
Fasting plasma glucose concentration depends entirely on the fasting rate of hepatic glucose production and, hence, on its sensitivity to suppression by insulin. Hepatic insulin sensitivity cannot be inferred from observed postprandial change in hepatic glycogen concentration because glucose transport into the hepatocyte is not rate limiting, unlike in muscle, and hyperglycemia itself drives the process of glycogen synthesis irrespective of insulin action. Indeed, postprandial glycogen storage in liver has been shown to be moderately impaired in type 2 diabetes (50) compared with the marked impairment in skeletal muscle (51).
The earliest predictor of the development of type 2 diabetes is low insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle, but it is important to recognize that this is not a distinct abnormality but rather part of the wide range expressed in the population. Those people in whom diabetes will develop simply have insulin sensitivity, mainly in the lowest population quartile (29). In prediabetic individuals, raised plasma insulin levels compensate and allow normal plasma glucose control. However, because the process of de novo lipogenesis is stimulated by higher insulin levels (38), the scene is set for hepatic fat accumulation. Excess fat deposition in the liver is present before the onset of classical type 2 diabetes (43,74–76), and in established type 2 diabetes, liver fat is supranormal (20). When ultrasound rather than magnetic resonance imaging is used, only more-severe degrees of steatosis are detected, and the prevalence of fatty liver is underestimated, with estimates of 70% of people with type 2 diabetes as having a fatty liver (76). Nonetheless, the prognostic power of merely the presence of a fatty liver is impressive of predicting the onset of type 2 diabetes. A large study of individuals with normal glucose tolerance at baseline showed a very low 8-year incidence of type 2 diabetes if fatty liver had been excluded at baseline, whereas if present, the hazard ratio for diabetes was 5.5 (range 3.6–8.5) (74). In support of this finding, a temporal progression from weight gain to raised liver enzyme levels and onward to hypertriglyceridemia and then glucose intolerance has been demonstrated (77).
Data from the Swedish randomized study of gastric banding showed that a loss of 20% body weight was associated with long-term remission in 73% of a bariatric surgery group, with weight change itself being the principal determinant of glucose control (13). Dietary weight loss of 15 kg allowed for reversal of diabetes in a small group of individuals recently receiving a diagnosis (21). In individuals strongly motivated to regain normal health, substantial weight loss is entirely possible by decreasing food consumption (88). This information should be made available to all people with type 2 diabetes, even though with present methods of changing eating habits, it is unlikely that weight loss can be achieved in those not strongly motivated to escape from diabetes. Some genetic predictors, especially the Ala12 allele at PPARG, of successful long-term weight loss have been identified (89), and use of such markers could guide future therapy. It must be noted that involuntary food shortage, such as a result of war, results in a sharp fall in type 2 diabetes prevalence (90,91).
People with T1D work with an endocrinologist to determine proper insulin-to-carb ratio. This ratio is the amount of insulin needed to balance the intake of a certain amount of carbohydrates (typically measured in grams). Measuring the amount of carbohydrates and factoring the insulin to carb (I:C) ratio helps maintain stable blood-sugar levels after eating.
Diabetic persons must increase their awareness about oral infections as they have a double impact on health. Firstly, people with diabetes are more likely to develop periodontal disease, which causes increased blood sugar levels, often leading to diabetes complications. Severe periodontal disease can increase blood sugar, contributing to increased periods of time when the body functions with a high blood sugar. This puts diabetics at increased risk for diabetic complications.
When you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you need to be very aware of not only what you eat, but also when and how much you eat. A Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) at Joslin can work with you to develop a healthy meal plan that fits your lifestyle. Following a meal plan can also help you lose weight and lower your risk of developing complications.
You can talk to your diabetes health care team about making any necessary meal or medication adjustments when you exercise. They'll offer specific suggestions to help you get ready for exercise or join a sport and give you written instructions to help you respond to any diabetes problems that may happen during exercise, like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).
In general, “remission” in diabetes means a person’s blood sugar levels remain normal. While some refer to this as a “cure,” diabetes is not a “one and done,” disease. That is, it could always return if the patient regains the weight or returns to unhealthy habits. In 2009, a group of diabetes experts wrote that “remission” is a term used when a person has normal blood sugar levels for one year without therapy or surgery.
9. Exercise! Moderate to vigorous exercise that includes both cardio and strength building components are great ways to keep the body fit. Exercise can also contribute to a more positive outlook on life, which can boost the immune system, provide capacity for healthier coping strategies, and decrease stress. Yoga, hiking, and jogging are all good options. To boost your metabolism, make sure your work-outs incorporate strength training. It is also far more effective to incorporate high intensity interval workouts to your regime, such as sprinting and HIIT workouts.
Dr. Mona Morstein is a naturopathic physician with a medical practice focused in integrative diabetes treatment. Her clinic, Arizona Integrative Medical Solutions, is located in Tempe, Arizona, where she sees patients of all ages and genders for acute and chronic conditions. An expert on prediabetes and diabetes, she is a frequent lecturer at conferences and webinars, and is the founder and executive director of The Low Carb Diabetes Association. Dr. Morstein is also a member of the Arizona Diabetes Coalition. Visit her website lowcarbdiabetes.org
Some studies show that certain plant foods may help your body fight inflammation and use insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar. Cinnamon extracts can improve sugar metabolism, triggering insulin release, which also boosts cholesterol metabolism. Clove oil extracts (eugenol) have been found to help insulin work and to lower glucose, total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides. An unidentified compound in coffee (not caffeine) may enhance insulin sensitivity and lower the chances of developing type 2 diabetes.
Clearly separate from the characteristic lack of acute insulin secretion in response to increase in glucose supply is the matter of total mass of β-cells. The former determines the immediate metabolic response to eating, whereas the latter places a long-term limitation on total possible insulin response. Histological studies of the pancreas in type 2 diabetes consistently show an ∼50% reduction in number of β-cells compared with normal subjects (66). β-Cell loss appears to increase as duration of diabetes increases (67). The process is likely to be regulated by apoptosis, a mechanism known to be increased by chronic exposure to increased fatty acid metabolites (68). Ceramides, which are synthesized directly from fatty acids, are likely mediators of the lipid effects on apoptosis (10,69). In light of new knowledge about β-cell apoptosis and rates of turnover during adult life, it is conceivable that removal of adverse factors could result in restoration of normal β-cell number, even late in the disease (66,70). Plasticity of lineage and transdifferentiation of human adult β-cells could also be relevant, and the evidence for this has recently been reviewed (71). β-Cell number following reversal of type 2 diabetes remains to be examined, but overall, it is clear that at least a critical mass of β-cells is not permanently damaged but merely metabolically inhibited.
The role of physical activity must be considered. Increased levels of daily activity bring about decreases in liver fat stores (43), and a single bout of exercise substantially decreases both de novo lipogenesis (39) and plasma VLDL (92). Several studies demonstrated that calorie control combined with exercise is much more successful than calorie restriction alone (93). However, exercise programs alone produce no weight loss for overweight middle-aged people (94). The necessary initial major loss of body weight demands a substantial reduction in energy intake. After weight loss, steady weight is most effectively achieved by a combination of dietary restriction and physical activity. Both aerobic and resistance exercise are effective (95). The critical factor is sustainability.
The problem, of course, has not been solved — the sugar bowl is still overflowing. You’ve only moved sugar from the blood (where you could see it) into the body (where you couldn’t see it). It’s putting a band-aid over a bullet hole. So, the very next time you eat, the exact same thing happens. Sugar comes in, spills out into the blood and you take medication to cram the sugar back into the body. This works for a while, but eventually, the body fills up with sugar, too. Now, that same dose of medication cannot force any more sugar into the body.
The problem, of course, has not been solved – the sugar bowl is still overflowing. You’ve only moved sugar from the blood (where you could see it) into the body (where you couldn’t see it). So, the very next time you eat, the exact same thing happens. Sugar comes in, spills out into the blood and you take metformin to cram the sugar back into the body. This works for a while, but eventually, the body fills up with sugar, too. Now, that same dose of metformin cannot force any more sugar into the body.
Does acupuncture for diabetes work? Acupuncture has many uses, and some research has suggested that it may work for diabetes, although how it would help has not yet been explained. Find out about the types of acupuncture that might help, the risks, and some evidence of its benefits. Anyone considering acupuncture should first check with their doctor. Read now
Low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, is a syndrome in which a person's blood sugar is dangerously low. People with type 1 and type 2 diabetes are at risk for this condition. There are other diseases that can cause a person's blood sugar levels to go too low, for example, pancreatitis, Cushing's syndrome, and pancreatic cancer. Symptoms and signs that your blood sugar levels are too low include:
Diabetes is the major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attack and stroke. The number of people affected by all types of diabetic disorders is now over four times higher than just 40 years ago. This has led the World Health Organization (WHO) to consider diabetes an epidemic, predicting it will soon be the seventh biggest cause of death worldwide.
Change in fasting plasma glucose (A), 2 h post-oral glucose tolerance test (B), and homeostasis model assessment (HOMA-B) insulin secretion (C) during the 16-year follow-up in the Whitehall II study. Of the 6,538 people studied, diabetes developed in 505. Time 0 was taken as the diagnosis of diabetes or as the end of follow-up for those remaining normoglycemic. Redrawn with permission from Tabák et al. (80).
As self-management of diabetes typically involves lifestyle modifications, adherence may pose a significant self-management burden on many individuals. For example, individuals with diabetes may find themselves faced with the need to self-monitor their blood glucose levels, adhere to healthier diets and maintain exercise regimens regularly in order to maintain metabolic control and reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular problems. Barriers to adherence have been associated with key psychological mechanisms: knowledge of self-management, beliefs about the efficacy of treatment and self-efficacy/perceived control. Such mechanisms are inter-related, as one's thoughts (e.g. one's perception of diabetes, or one's appraisal of how helpful self-management is) is likely to relate to one's emotions (e.g. motivation to change), which in turn, affects one's self-efficacy (one's confidence in their ability to engage in a behaviour to achieve a desired outcome).
Try to keep carbohydrate amounts stable across the day (some choose lower carbohydrate targets), stand more and sit less and include activities that increase the heart rate and also strength based activities most days across the week. Think about the amount of stress you experience to see how it is increasing your blood glucose levels. If you smoke – stop because it is speeding up the damage to your blood vessels. If you drink alcohol, limit how much you drink.
A patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (HbA1c of 6.5% or above) will always have type 2 diabetes. Interventions such as medication (including insulin), staying active and making good diet choices must be maintained to prevent the disease from progressing further. However, even if the patient undergoes strict medication, diet and exercise adherence and manages to lower the HbA1c they will still have type 2 diabetes.
Insulin therapy creates risk because of the inability to continuously know a person's blood glucose level and adjust insulin infusion appropriately. New advances in technology have overcome much of this problem. Small, portable insulin infusion pumps are available from several manufacturers. They allow a continuous infusion of small amounts of insulin to be delivered through the skin around the clock, plus the ability to give bolus doses when a person eats or has elevated blood glucose levels. This is very similar to how the pancreas works, but these pumps lack a continuous "feed-back" mechanism. Thus, the user is still at risk of giving too much or too little insulin unless blood glucose measurements are made.
Most lifestyle interventions focus on eating less and exercising more. But many patients have tried this and have seen minimal results, while also fighting unsustainable hunger and cravings. The problem with these programs is that they tend to be high in carbs, even if they are cutting back on calories. When you eat a high-carb diet, the resulting increase in your blood sugar triggers an insulin response in your body, and insulin blocks your body’s ability to burn fat. Insulin actively blocks the breakdown of stored body fat, meaning that as long as insulin is high, it will be very difficult to lose weight—even if you are eating very little.
Gene therapy can be used to manufacture insulin directly: an oral medication, consisting of viral vectors containing the insulin sequence, is digested and delivers its genes to the upper intestines. Those intestinal cells will then behave like any viral infected cell, and will reproduce the insulin protein. The virus can be controlled to infect only the cells which respond to the presence of glucose, such that insulin is produced only in the presence of high glucose levels. Due to the limited numbers of vectors delivered, very few intestinal cells would actually be impacted and would die off naturally in a few days. Therefore, by varying the amount of oral medication used, the amount of insulin created by gene therapy can be increased or decreased as needed. As the insulin-producing intestinal cells die off, they are boosted by additional oral medications.
There are many promising studies suggesting chromium supplementation may be effective, but they are far from conclusive. For example, a small study published in the journal Diabetes Care compared the diabetes medication sulfonylurea taken with 1,000 mcg of chromium to sulfonylurea taken with a placebo. After 6 months, people who did not take chromium had a significant increase in body weight, body fat, and abdominal fat, whereas people taking the chromium had significant improvements in insulin sensitivity.
Vanadium is a compound found in tiny amounts in plants and animals. Early studies showed that vanadium normalized blood sugar levels in animals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. When people with diabetes were given vanadium, they had a modest increase in insulin sensitivity and were able to lower their need for insulin. Researchers want to understand how vanadium works in the body, find potential side effects, and set safe dosages.
Primary Care Provider: Your primary care provider is the provider you see for general checkups or when you get sick. Your primary care provider may also be the one who refers you to specialists or other team members. Other health care providers who provide primary care include nurse practitioners and physician assistants, who typically work with a physician.
The first hint that type 2 diabetes is a fully reversible syndrome came from bariatric surgery. Almost a quarter century ago, Pories et al. (12) demonstrated that blood glucose levels normalized in obese people with type 2 diabetes undergoing bariatric surgery and that 10 years later, almost 90% remained free of diabetes. The phenomenon was more recently tested in a randomized prospective study comparing gastric banding with intensive medical therapy for type 2 diabetes (13). This least invasive type of surgery was most suitable for the randomized study, although it was associated with lower rates of diabetes reversal than other procedures. Mean fasting plasma glucose fell to normal levels in the surgically treated group but declined only modestly in the intensive medical treatment group despite oral agents and insulin (Fig. 1) (13). Remission of diabetes was related to the degree of weight loss rather than to group allocation and was achieved in 73% of the surgical group and 13% of the intensive medical treatment group because surgery was more effective in achieving weight loss as previously described (14). Type 2 diabetes can be reversed by applying a surgical procedure that diminishes fat mass.
This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. Neither the Editors of Consumer Guide (R), Publications International, Ltd., the author nor publisher take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of medication which results from reading or following the information contained in this information. The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider.
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In that analysis, the Khan study looks like an outlier. More studies have emerged since then: Crawford in 2009 found 1g of cinnamon per day reduced A1C levels compared to placebo. Suppapitiporn found no effect on any measure with 1.5g per day. Akilen, in 2010, found an effect with 2g per day. Another meta-analysis, published in 2012 and included 6 studies, concluded the opposite of Baker, and made positive conclusions:
As of 2015 the guidelines called for an HbA1c of around 7% or a fasting glucose of less than 7.2 mmol/L (130 mg/dL); however these goals may be changed after professional clinical consultation, taking into account particular risks of hypoglycemia and life expectancy. Despite guidelines recommending that intensive blood sugar control be based on balancing immediate harms and long-term benefits, many people – for example people with a life expectancy of less than nine years – who will not benefit are over-treated and do not experience clinically meaningful benefits.
Each day in the United States, some 18 million people with diabetes walk a tightrope between too little sugar in the bloodstream and too much. Too little, which may come from a complication of medication, and they may quickly be overcome by dizziness, fatigue, headache, sweating, trembling, and, in severe cases, loss of consciousness and coma. Too much, which can happen after eating too much, especially if the person is older and overweight, and the person may experience weakness, fatigue, excessive thirst, labored breathing, and loss of consciousness.
The good news though is that this can be delayed, and we can do something about preventing and managing the early stages of diabetes through simple lifestyle modifications, and the body will remember these efforts if they can be maintained early in the diagnosis and for as long as possible. This in turn will delay the progression of diabetes and development of diabetes complications.
The food pyramid recommended 6-11 servings of carbs per day, and very little fat — a low-fat, high-carb diet. As we outlined in our last video, type 2 diabetes is a disease of carbohydrate intolerance. Someone with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes has a low carbohydrate tolerance, so eating carbs will lead to exaggerated blood sugar spikes. While those with a high carb tolerance may be able to eat a carb-heavy diet and remain healthy, someone with a low carb tolerance will experience chronic high blood sugar and likely even weight gain if they eat a high-carb diet.
Guava is a powerhouse of fiber, and vitamin C. Studies have proved that both nutrients are essential when it comes to maintaining sugar levels in the diabetics. The high content of fiber in the fruit supports metabolism that ultimately leads to better sugar absorption. And the antioxidants will ward off further factors that contribute to type 1diabetes.
A wide scatter of absolute levels of pancreas triacylglycerol has been reported, with a tendency for higher levels in people with diabetes (57). This large population study showed overlap between diabetic and weight-matched control groups. These findings were also observed in a more recent smaller study that used a more precise method (21). Why would one person have normal β-cell function with a pancreas fat level of, for example, 8%, whereas another has type 2 diabetes with a pancreas fat level of 5%? There must be varying degrees of liposusceptibility of the metabolic organs, and this has been demonstrated in relation to ethnic differences (72). If the fat is simply not available to the body, then the susceptibility of the pancreas will not be tested, whereas if the individual acquires excess fat stores, then β-cell failure may or may not develop depending on degree of liposusceptibility. In any group of people with type 2 diabetes, simple inspection reveals that diabetes develops in some with a body mass index (BMI) in the normal or overweight range, whereas others have a very high BMI. The pathophysiologic changes in insulin secretion and insulin sensitivity are not different in obese and normal weight people (73), and the upswing in population rates of type 2 diabetes relates to a right shift in the whole BMI distribution. Hence, the person with a BMI of 24 and type 2 diabetes would in a previous era have had a BMI of 21 and no diabetes. It is clear that individual susceptibility factors determine the onset of the condition, and both genetic and epigenetic factors may contribute. Given that diabetes cannot occur without loss of acute insulin response to food, it can be postulated that this failure of acute insulin secretion could relate to both accumulation of fat and susceptibility to the adverse effect of excess fat in the pancreas.
Foods high in fiber: Research shows that 90 percent of the U.S. population doesn’t consume enough fiber on a daily basis. High-fiber foods help slow down glucose absorption, regulate your blood sugar levels and support detoxification. Aim to eat at least 30 grams of fiber per day, which can come from vegetables (like Brussels sprouts, peas and artichokes), avocados, berries, nuts and seeds, especially chia seeds and flaxseeds. (9)
“Decreasing caloric intake for any reason brings with it a rapid improvement in glucose control,” said Dr. Robert Lash, the chairman of the Endocrine Society’s clinical affairs committee and a professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan. “What’s exciting here is that the improvements in glucose control persisted when the participants went back to eating a diet with a normal number of calories.”
1. Refined sugar - We all know that sugar, until it is in its most natural form, is bad for people suffering from diabetes. When consumed, refined sugar spikes the blood sugar rapidly. Sometimes even the natural form like honey can cause a sudden spike in the blood sugar levels. So, it’s better to avoid refined sugar by all means if you are a diabetic.
Reversal of type 2 diabetes to normal metabolic control by either bariatric surgery or hypocaloric diet allows for the time sequence of underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms to be observed. In reverse order, the same mechanisms are likely to determine the events leading to the onset of hyperglycemia and permit insight into the etiology of type 2 diabetes. Within 7 days of instituting a substantial negative calorie balance by either dietary intervention or bariatric surgery, fasting plasma glucose levels can normalize. This rapid change relates to a substantial fall in liver fat content and return of normal hepatic insulin sensitivity. Over 8 weeks, first phase and maximal rates of insulin secretion steadily return to normal, and this change is in step with steadily decreasing pancreatic fat content. The difference in time course of these two processes is striking. Recent information on the intracellular effects of excess lipid intermediaries explains the likely biochemical basis, which simplifies both the basic understanding of the condition and the concepts used to determine appropriate management. Recent large, long-duration population studies on time course of plasma glucose and insulin secretion before the diagnosis of diabetes are consistent with this new understanding. Type 2 diabetes has long been regarded as inevitably progressive, requiring increasing numbers of oral hypoglycemic agents and eventually insulin, but it is now certain that the disease process can be halted with restoration of normal carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Type 2 diabetes can be understood as a potentially reversible metabolic state precipitated by the single cause of chronic excess intraorgan fat.
In 2003, ephedrine -- also known as ma huang -- became the first herbal stimulant ever banned by the FDA. It was a popular component of over-the-counter weight loss drugs. Ephedrine had some benefits, but it could cause far more harm, especially in high doses: insomnia (difficulty falling and staying asleep), high blood pressure, glaucoma, and urinary retention. This herbal supplement has also been associated with numerous cases of stroke.
Bitter in taste, neem is beneficial in treating diabetes. Studies have proved that incorporating Indian lilac can maintain blood sugar levels stimulating insulin activity without hindrance. Although natural sources do not contain adverse effects, it is still suggested to consult with your endocrinologist in case constant high glucose content in the bloodstream.
I have been suffering with diabetes since 2008. In the beginning of my being diagnosed I was in control of it. but now it seems that nothing works. I have lost 36 lbs. and still nothing. I can drink one soda one eat a cookie and my sugar will sky rocket. Please tell me what I can do the get this under control. There is a lot of good info here. I will be starting with the gooseberry juice tomorrow
John’s naturopath, Susan DeLaney, ND, RN, from The Wellness Alliance in Carrboro, North Carolina, considers diabetes to be reversed when an individual is no longer dependent on medication to maintain blood glucose levels within a fairly normal range. Kathie Madonna Swift, MS, RD, LDN, owner of Swift Nutrition and author of The Inside Tract: Your Good Gut Guide to Great Digestive Health, describes reversal of diabetes as “restoring function and bringing the body back into glycemic balance.”
Like trials with any other supplement or herbal product, the primary question we must answer is “What exactly was studied?”. The cinnamon you have in your kitchen may be a single species of plant or a mix of different cultivars. Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamommum verum) is more commonly found in the West. Cassia cinnamon (Cinnamomum aromaticum) is the version of cinnamon that’s been studied in trials. The chemical hydroxychalcone has been identified as a potential active ingredient, which is believed to modify the sensitivity of cells to insulin, enhancing their uptake. If that’s the true mechanism of action, then it would work in a manner similar to that of the drugs Avandia, Actos, and metformin (Glucophage). Given the active ingredient (or ingredients) have not yet been definitively isolated, the issue of studying cinnamon is problematic. There’s no way to assess the potency of any batch, which complicates any evaluation. And that may be a reason why the research with cinnamon is inconsistent and largely disappointing.
Given the above research findings, it is recommended that drivers with type 1 diabetes with a history of driving mishaps should never drive when their BG is less than 70 mg/dl (3.9 mmol/l). Instead, these drivers are advised to treat hypoglycemia and delay driving until their BG is above 90 mg/dl (5 mmol/l). Such drivers should also learn as much as possible about what causes their hypoglycemia, and use this information to avoid future hypoglycemia while driving.
The twin cycle hypothesis of the etiology of type 2 diabetes. During long-term intake of more calories than are expended each day, any excess carbohydrate must undergo de novo lipogenesis, which particularly promotes fat accumulation in the liver. Because insulin stimulates de novo lipogenesis, individuals with a degree of insulin resistance (determined by family or lifestyle factors) will accumulate liver fat more readily than others because of higher plasma insulin levels. In turn, the increased liver fat will cause relative resistance to insulin suppression of hepatic glucose production. Over many years, a modest increase in fasting plasma glucose level will stimulate increased basal insulin secretion rates to maintain euglycemia. The consequent hyperinsulinemia will further increase the conversion of excess calories to liver fat. A cycle of hyperinsulinemia and blunted suppression of hepatic glucose production becomes established. Fatty liver leads to increased export of VLDL triacylglycerol (85), which will increase fat delivery to all tissues, including the islets. This process is further stimulated by elevated plasma glucose levels (85). Excess fatty acid availability in the pancreatic islet would be expected to impair the acute insulin secretion in response to ingested food, and at a certain level of fatty acid exposure, postprandial hyperglycemia will supervene. The hyperglycemia will further increase insulin secretion rates, with consequent enhancement of hepatic lipogenesis, spinning the liver cycle faster and driving the pancreas cycle. Eventually, the fatty acid and glucose inhibitory effects on the islets reach a trigger level that leads to a relatively sudden onset of clinical diabetes. Figure adapted with permission from Taylor (98).
Khodneva, Y., Shalev, A., Frank, S. J., Carson, A. P., & Safford, M. M. (2016, May). Calcium channel blocker use is associated with lower fasting serum glucose among adults with diabetes from the REGARDS study. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 115, 115-121. Retrieved from http://www.diabetesresearchclinicalpractice.com/article/S0168-8227(16)00070-X/abstract
Known for its immune-boosting and disease-fighting benefits, this Chinese herb has several positive diabetes studies behind it. Researchers have found that ginseng slows carbohydrate absorption; increases cells’ ability to use glucose; and increases insulin secretion from the pancreas. A team from the University of Toronto has repeatedly demonstrated that ginseng capsules lower blood glucose 15 to 20 percent compared to placebo pills. These are the best superfoods for people with diabetes.
Isobel Murray, 65 from North Ayrshire, was one of those who took part. Over two years she lost three and a half stone (22kg) and no longer needs medication. “It has transformed my life,” she said. “I had type 2 diabetes for two to three years before the study. I was on various medications which were constantly increasing and I was becoming more and more ill every day.
Diabetic patients must get professional dental cleanings every six months. In cases when dental surgery is needed, it is necessary to take some special precautions such as adjusting diabetes medication or taking antibiotics to prevent infection. Looking for early signs of gum disease (redness, swelling, bleeding gums) and informing the dentist about them is also helpful in preventing further complications. Quitting smoking is recommended to avoid serious diabetes complications and oral diseases.
“This is a radical change in our understanding of Type 2 diabetes,” said Dr. Roy Taylor, a professor at Newcastle University in England and the study’s senior author. “If we can get across the message that ‘yes, this is a reversible disease — that you will have no more diabetes medications, no more sitting in doctors’ rooms, no more excess health charges’ — that is enormously motivating.”
How long will diabetes stay away after weight loss? Long-term normal blood glucose control in previously diabetic individuals after bariatric surgery demonstrates that diabetes does not recur for up to 10 years, unless substantial weight gain occurs (86). These observations are consistent with the twin cycle hypothesis and the existence of a trigger level for adverse metabolic effects of fat in the pancreas. Hence, for a given individual with type 2 diabetes, reducing the liver and pancreas fat content below his or her personal trigger levels would be expected to result in a release from the fatty acid–mediated dysfunction. Individual tolerance of different degrees of fat exposure vary, and understanding this liposusceptibility will underpin the future understanding of genetically determined risk in any given environment. However, this should not obscure the central point: If a person has type 2 diabetes, there is more fat in the liver and pancreas than he or she can cope with.
1. Avoid toxins as much as possible: There is no doubt that we live in a polluted world, and it is next to impossible to avoid all toxins, however, recent research suggests that environmental toxins such as pesticides in our food and drinking water can be factors in causing or worsening Type 1 Diabetes. To lessen the amount of toxins that enter the body, try to buy “green” cleaners, organic fruits and vegetables, and dairy that is from organic or grass-fed cows. Although these items may be a bit more expensive, the health benefits are well-worth the higher price tag.
A good multiple vitamin and mineral product (or “multiple,” for short) is a great way to start supporting nutrient intake in all diabetic patients. This ensures every day that the body receives all the key nutrients it needs so that all its biochemical, hormonal, nutritional, detoxifying, healing, rebuilding, protecting, and strengthening processes can be performed easily and smoothly. The body runs on enzymes, as enzymes speed up reactions to make the body function more efficiently; all enzymes require nutrient cofactors to enable them to effectively engage the action they are designed to do. A good multiple vitamin supplement for diabetes ensures all those cofactors are available every minute, every day.
Blood sugar level is measured by means of a glucose meter, with the result either in mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter in the US) or mmol/L (millimoles per litre in Canada and Eastern Europe) of blood. The average normal person has an average fasting glucose level of 4.5 mmol/L (81 mg/dL), with a lows of down to 2.5 and up to 5.4 mmol/L (65 to 98 mg/dL).
According to the 2017 National Diabetes Statistics Report, over 30 million people living in the United States have diabetes. That’s almost 10 percent of the U.S. population. And diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, causing, at least in part, over 250,000 deaths in 2015. That’s why it’s so important to take steps to reverse diabetes and the diabetes epidemic in America.
The men took a six-hour educational course on diabetes and intermittent fasting prior to fasting. For the experiment, one man fasted for 24 hours three days per week, and the other two alternated their fasting days throughout the week. On fast days, they ate one low-calorie meal in the evening, and drank low-cal beverages, such as water, coffee, tea, and broth. The authors encouraged participants to opt for low-carb on the eating days.
If I could only prescribe one supplement for a diabetes patient, I would prescribe R-alpha-lipoic acid. Alpha-lipoic acid has numerous benefits to the diabetic patient. It is a water- and fat-soluble antioxidant and has been shown to protect patients with fatty liver from liver disease progression. It can help reduce insulin resistance and has been shown to protect people with diabetes from developing complications in their nerves, eyes, and kidneys. R-ALA can prevent glycosylation of proteins, which reduces the A1C level. It is safe, although very rarely it can cause stomach upset. Alpha-lipoic acid is listed either as ALA or R-ALA. When listed as ALA, this means it contains two forms—the S isomer form and the R isomer form, in a 50:50 ratio. The key is to find a product that says it contains “R-ALA” instead of just “ALA.” A good daily working dose of R-ALA is 300 to 1,200 mg a day, which is the equivalent of 600 to 2,400 mg a day of regular ALA, if you buy a regular ALA listed product.
All of the above contributing factors don’t usually happen by themselves. Since the body functions as a whole, a problem in one area will usually correlate to problems in others. A combination of the factors above can be the catalyst for a full blown case of diabetes (or a lot of other diseases). While researchers often look at a single variable when trying to discover a cure for a disease, often the best approach is one that addresses the body as a whole. As with all diseases, the best cure is good prevention, but certain measures can help reverse disease once it has occurred.
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These are a relatively new class of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes. They are oral medications that work by blocking the kidneys' reabsorption of glucose, leading to increased glucose excretion and reduction of blood sugar levels. The US FDA approved the SGLT2 inhibitors canagliflozin (Invokana) in March 2013 and dapagliflozin (Farxiga) in January 2014.

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Of note, recent findings suggest that during sleep, the pineal gland only produces about 5% of the body's total production of melatonin; the rest is produced in the mitochondria, most notably in the GI tract. Given the documented decline in melatonin levels with age and reduced levels linked to mitochondrial dysfunction and diseases of aging, melatonin supplementation has surfaced as a potent mitochondrial regulator, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory. Melatonin has demonstrated clinical utility throughout a woman's lifespan, from reproductive impacts in PCOS, endometriosis, fertility and pregnancy, to the concerns of later life such as cognition, bone health and neurological disease.
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Currently, hybrid implementations employ IBOCIn-Band On-Channel (IBOC) is a hybrid method of transmitting digital radio and analog radio broadcast signals simultaneously on the same frequency. techniques by adding extended subcarriers to existing analog transmissions so that both analog and digital formats can be supported. In the future it is hoped that this will allow a gradual segue into fully-digital radio broadcasts.
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NABITA membership has more than doubled over the last year. To help new members implement the NABITA Standards for Behavioral Intervention Teams (BITs), and to provide continuing members with a refresher, NABITA is launching a Tip of the Week series specifically focused on the BIT Standards. Twenty standards, twenty Tips of the Week (maybe more) aimed specifically at the practical application of the BIT Standards (Note: the twenty Tips may not be published consecutively so that NABITA can bring you timely updates regarding other topics).
Standard 10. Team Budget: Teams have an established budget in order to meet the ongoing needs of the team and the community it serves.
Consistent with most institutional initiatives or offices, BITs have baseline operating expenses for items such as database management and technology (e.g., on-call phone). BITs also benefit from additional flexibility in funding that can be used for mandatory assessment fees, training, marketing and advertising, promotional items, retreats, professional development/memberships for BIT members, and/or outside consultations and reviews. When a BIT does not have a dedicated budget, BITs are likely to forego best practices with respect to engaging in educational and outreach efforts and making necessary referrals to external resources. Additionally, BIT members who operate a budget for their own functional area are often placed in a position of having to make decisions between necessary BIT training and needs specific to their own department.
Because BITs are comprised of professionals from various departments and offices, it is common (though not recommended) for a BIT to not have a dedicated budget to support its work. Often, the office/department from which the BIT chair comes, such as the Dean of Students or Principal’s Office, is tasked with attempting to fulfill budgetary needs. Though not sustainable long-term, senior-level administrators may also be aware of and/or have access to one-time funding through a special allocations process focused on a related initiative, such as retention, that could support the BIT. If the institution has a case management office, the BIT may receive a regular budget allocation through that department. Regardless of the funding source, teams must ensure they have a dedicated budget to guarantee they can meet their financial obligations.
Alternatively, smaller amounts of money from the offices that support or serve as members on the BIT (e.g., Housing and Residence Life, Police/Public Safety, Student Conduct, Counseling Services) can be combined to generate a budget. Schools have routinely struggled to find dedicated funding for training and resources.
Practical Tip – To establish a case for a recurring BIT budget, the BIT must both specify its budget needs and demonstrate the impact of its services. Depending upon the institutional culture, one of the following approaches may be more compelling to decision-makers than the other: (1) demonstrating how limited funding is negatively impacting the team, those it serves, and increasing exposure to risk; or (2) explaining how additional funding would help the team meet strategic goals, aid in retention efforts, etc. To do this, BITs should create a list of needs, identify gaps in services, and/or conduct an evaluation/audit of the team’s operations in light of effective and recommended practices. Teams should also understand the internal and external factors influencing the institutional budget (e.g., enrollment, state allocations, strategic plans). By gathering this historical data and understanding the driving factors for funding, the BIT can develop a list of realistic “must-haves” (e.g., marketing and advertising, training, NABITA membership) and “nice to haves” (e.g., mandatory assessment fees, promotional items, retreats, outside consultations) to determine a baseline of estimated expenses. Once an estimated budget amount is identified, the BIT should analyze and disseminate statistical and assessment information that demonstrates the impact of the BIT (e.g., presentations and trainings facilitated, students/employees/etc. served, retention stats for students assisted by the BIT, satisfaction survey results, etc.) on the institutional community. Because an institution’s strategic plan is the clearest, shared vision, the BIT should utilize the assessment data and information collected to articulate how the BIT supports and advances the institutional strategic plan. This information can be utilized to advocate for an allocation of student fees, apply for local/state/federal grants, conduct fundraising through a foundation or institutional advancement, or participate in the institutional budgetary request process.
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Renewable energy has become a crucial aspect of sustainable development in various sectors, including agriculture. As the world faces the challenges of climate change and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the agricultural industry has been exploring ways to improve its energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint. This article will delve into the topic of renewable energy in agriculture, focusing on efficiency cases that highlight the benefits and potential of utilizing renewable energy sources in farming practices.
The Importance of Renewable Energy in Agriculture
1.1 Climate Change and Agriculture
Climate change poses significant threats to the agricultural sector, including extreme weather events, changing precipitation patterns, and rising temperatures. These changes can have detrimental effects on crop yields, livestock production, and overall farm productivity. Additionally, agriculture is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, primarily through the use of fossil fuels for machinery, transportation, and energy-intensive processes.
1.2 The Role of Renewable Energy
Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal, offer a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels in the agricultural sector. By harnessing these clean energy sources, farmers can reduce their reliance on non-renewable resources, lower their carbon emissions, and contribute to mitigating climate change. Moreover, renewable energy systems can provide farmers with a reliable and cost-effective source of power, reducing their energy expenses and increasing their energy independence.
Solar Energy in Agriculture
2.1 Solar Panels for Electricity Generation
Solar panels are one of the most widely adopted renewable energy technologies in agriculture. They convert sunlight into electricity, which can be used to power various farm operations, including irrigation systems, lighting, and machinery. Solar panels can be installed on rooftops, open fields, or even integrated into greenhouse structures, maximizing their energy generation potential.
2.2 Solar Thermal Systems for Heating
In addition to electricity generation, solar energy can also be utilized for heating purposes in agriculture. Solar thermal systems, such as solar water heaters and solar air heaters, can provide hot water for livestock, space heating for greenhouses, and drying processes for crops. These systems use the sun’s energy to heat a fluid or air, which is then circulated to meet the specific heating needs of the farm.
3.1 Wind Turbines for Electricity Generation
Wind turbines are another prominent renewable energy technology that can be harnessed in agriculture. These tall structures with rotating blades convert the kinetic energy of the wind into electricity. Wind turbines can be installed on farms with ample wind resources, providing a consistent and clean source of power. Excess electricity generated can be stored in batteries or fed back into the grid, allowing farmers to earn additional income through feed-in tariffs or net metering.
3.2 Wind-Powered Water Pumping
Wind energy can also be utilized for water pumping in agriculture, particularly in remote or off-grid locations. Wind-powered water pumps, such as windmills or wind turbines coupled with pumps, can draw water from wells or reservoirs for irrigation purposes. These systems offer a sustainable and cost-effective solution for farmers who lack access to grid electricity or face high energy costs for water pumping.
Biomass Energy in Agriculture
4.1 Biogas Production from Organic Waste
Biomass energy, derived from organic materials such as crop residues, animal manure, and food waste, can be converted into biogas through anaerobic digestion. Biogas is a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide, which can be used as a renewable fuel for electricity generation, heating, and cooking. On-farm biogas production not only provides a sustainable energy source but also helps manage organic waste, reducing odor, and minimizing environmental pollution.
4.2 Biofuels for Machinery and Transportation
Biofuels, such as biodiesel and bioethanol, can be produced from agricultural crops, such as soybeans, corn, or sugarcane. These renewable fuels can be used to power farm machinery, vehicles, and even replace fossil fuels in the transportation sector. By utilizing biofuels, farmers can reduce their dependence on imported fossil fuels, support local economies, and contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the agricultural sector.
Geothermal Energy in Agriculture
5.1 Geothermal Heating and Cooling
Geothermal energy utilizes the heat stored beneath the Earth’s surface to provide heating and cooling solutions. In agriculture, geothermal systems can be used for greenhouse heating, soil warming, and livestock barn heating. By tapping into the Earth’s natural heat, farmers can create optimal growing conditions for crops, extend the growing season, and improve animal welfare.
5.2 Geothermal Power Generation
Some agricultural regions have access to geothermal resources that can be used for electricity generation. Geothermal power plants harness the heat from underground reservoirs of hot water or steam to drive turbines and produce electricity. These geothermal power plants can provide a reliable and continuous source of clean energy, contributing to the overall sustainability of the agricultural sector.
In conclusion, renewable energy has immense potential in improving the efficiency and sustainability of agriculture. By adopting solar panels, wind turbines, biomass systems, and geothermal technologies, farmers can reduce their carbon footprint, lower energy costs, and enhance their overall productivity. The examples discussed in this article highlight the various ways in which renewable energy can be integrated into agricultural practices, providing valuable insights into the benefits and opportunities for farmers worldwide. As the world continues to prioritize sustainable development, the agricultural sector must embrace renewable energy solutions to ensure a greener and more resilient future.


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Transgenic expression of the α7 integrin can ameliorate muscle pathology in a mouse model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (mdx/utr(-/-)) and thus can compensate for the loss of dystrophin in diseased mice. In spite of the beneficial effects of the α7 integrin in protecting mice from dystrophy, identification of molecular signaling events responsible for these changes remains to be established. The purpose of this study was to determine a role for signaling in the amelioration of muscular dystrophy by α7 integrin. Activation of PI3K, ILK, AKT, mTOR, p70S6K, BAD, ERK, and p38 was measured in the muscle from wild type (WT), mdx/utr(-/-) and α7BX2-mdx/utr(-/-) mice using in vitro activity assays or phosphospecific antibodies and western blotting. Significant increases in PI3K activity (47%), ILK activity (2.0-fold), mTOR (Ser2448) (57%), p70S6K (Thr389) (11.7-fold), and ERK (Thr202/Tyr204) (66%) were demonstrated in dystrophic mdx/utr(-/-) muscle compared to WT. A significant decrease in p38 phosphorylation (2.9-fold) was also observed. Although most of these signaling events were similar in dystrophic mdx/utr(-/-) mice overexpressing the α7 integrin, the AKT (Ser473):AKT ratio (2-fold vs. WT) and p70S6K phosphorylation (18-fold vs. WT) were higher in α7BX2-mdx/utr(-/-) compared to mdx/utr(-/-) mice. In addition, increased phosphorylation of BAD Serine 112 may contribute to the significant reduction in TUNEL(+) cells observed in α7BX2-mdx/utr(-/-) mice. We conclude that the α7β1 integrin confers a protective effect in dystrophic muscle through the activation of the ILK, AKT, p70S6K and BAD signaling to promote muscle cell survival.
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But we smell a comeback for the love team as they were spotted in Palawan. While there’s still no news of what it will be, John Lloyd captioned one Instagram post with “Set namin” (Our set), which may hint at a filming. Bea also said in an ABS-CBN interview that they’re doing a “secret” project.
Although, it doesn’t seem like they were shooting scenes in the restaurant, fans are already hoping for another sequel. This doesn’t seem too farfetched as well since Bea did say she was game to do a third movie if given the chance.
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In times of low investment in public buildings and housing as well as changing demand in housing and recreational spaces, urban development concepts need to be flexible and adaptable in the long term. The concept for the Columbia Quarter, a prime location adjoining intact existing urban fabric, is to develop an adaptable and alterable image of the city that can expand successively at a variable pace but does not look unfinished in the interim. Instead each phase has a legible quality of its own. The result is a process-driven matrix whose parts are mutually complementary without being dependent on one another.
The urban quarter can grow according to the requirements of the city and its citizens. By embracing the principle that ‘people make the city’, opportunities are created for temporary uses to be make use of unused potential, out of which permanent structures can arise over time. While the new quarter adheres to the idea of ‘extending the city’ and connecting with the adjacent urban fabric, it also makes a clear distinction to its surroundings. For example, the new urban plan respects the vast scale of the existing airport at Tempelhof but its monumental and inhuman scale is broken down through the use of smaller-scale structures that together form an edge that continues the arc of the airport building.
Shifting the fences and cultivating identity – To begin with, areas with potential for temporary uses will be made accessible to the public. With minimal financial effort, space in the inner city can be made available. A looping path, the so-called pioneer-band, will be created for use by urban pioneers, sports facilities and the many temporary uses so typical of Berlin, such as cafés, galleries, clubs and restaurants. It is an urban playground for temporary uses that makes use of existing urban fabric and open spaces such as softball fields or tennis courts. Additional temporary structures can be erected and later removed and re-erected elsewhere.
Development of the quarter
As the quarter begins to acquire identity, it attracts investment and an accompanying gradual rise in property value that signals the start of the second phase, the Stadtband, which features predominantly urban housing. A road runs the length of the quarter connecting the existing facilities, and with cross-roads defines the urban blocks and land parcels. Local amenities such as children’s nursery on a former softball field, a landmark building for the innovation sector or a centre for sustainability and community will be built.
The final phase is densification. The development of the band can respond to new concepts drawn up as part of the IGA and IBA development processes. The urban band will gradually fuse with the neighbouring district of Neukölln and local centres will arise along the Tempelhofer Promenade. Spaces that have served temporary uses may be extended or converted into more permanent, lasting structures.
Landscape, public spaces and urban structure
The open space can be perceived as a series of infrastructural, landscape and urban typologies of different scales that range from intensive to extensive and from public to private.
Urban space – The area near Columbiadamm will be develop into an urban centre with urban spaces, boulevards, cafés and public uses. The blocks to the north extend the existing fabric of the city, interspersed with private and communal courtyards.
This will grow as the quarter grows, starting as islands of temporary uses within the meadow of the airfield and surrounding urban fabric that gradually grow together to form a forest of deciduous and coniferous specifies. The archetypal meadow gradually becomes archetypal woodland. As local citizens will be able to plant trees themselves, the woodland becomes an indicator of the successive development of the quarter. A looping path runs around the area with informal trodden paths crossing the site resulting in an extensive system of pathways.
A linear promenade extends the arc of the former airport and frames the wide expanse of Tempelhof airfield. The promenade offers space for pedestrians, cyclists, skaters along with places to sit and for children to play. Clusters of trees with typical local species, such as the pine trees of the North German lowlands, root the area in the context of its landscape. The public boulevard runs along the edge of the urban realm on one side and the waving grasses of the meadowland on the other, with an urban beach creating a local point of attraction at the crossover between the urban realm and the landscape.
This is an experimental housing development that affords the future residents the possibility to influence the typology and aesthetics of their homes. Instead of a catalogue of housing types, a set of loose rules governing aspects such community, sustainability and building heights will be defined. Development options are kept as open as possible to foster innovative housing ideas. New project ideas will be presented and discussed in the community centre. Tempelhof therefore has the potential to become a pioneer in new housing typologies.
The barcode-like ribbon of buildings ensures the necessary urban permeability and cross-flow of air between the grassland of Tempelhof airfield and the urban district behind the Columbia quarter. The urban fabric is densely built, employing a catalogue of different typologies that can be combined depending on the height, pressure on investment and demand. Through a system of bonuses and set of rules, private investors and house builders can vary the appearance and typology of the buildings within a given framework.
Bioclimatic considerations and the efficient use of resources
The efficient use of resources is a central aspect of all phases: existing structures should be used and repurposed locally, decentralised supply concepts implemented and local sustainable cycles developed in conjunction with the local community. Using a bonus system, investors can build on land if they provide equivalent green surfaces elsewhere, e.g. on the roofs. Energy-efficient standards and solar collectors are likewise part of the overall concept.
To improve affordability, developers will be networked with companies, institutes and researchers who wish to undertake monitoring programmes. Green roofs, the urban woodland and cultivation in the experimental temporary use areas provide biomass that can be used to power a CHP plant.
Traffic will be minimized and certain areas, such as the innovation sector, will have no through-traffic. Pedestrian routes and cycle paths cross the entire quarter. Rainwater will be collected centrally rather than in individual cisterns for communal and private use and modern tap water systems will reduce water demand throughout the entire quarter. Materials from existing demolished structures – such as concrete airfield surfaces – will be recycled locally wherever possible and used as aggregate for footpaths. Excavated soil will be used for landscape elsewhere on the site. The innovation sector is intended to be the first self-sustaining urban settlement in an inner-city context and will adhere to the DEUS21 (Decentral Urban Infrastructure System) principle.

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Determinants of the Growth Elasticity of Poverty Reduction. Why the Impact on Poverty Reduction is Large in Some Developing Countries and Small in Others
This paper investigates the determinants of the growth elasticity of poverty by using the internationally designed poverty line, measured by the share of the population living below USD 1.25 per day. We identify the determinants of changes in the poverty rate of countries using single and multiple OLS regressions as well as fixed effects. Empirical evidence underlying this study included 268 observations in 65 developing countries from 1983 to 2009. The two main results are firstly, that growth is important to poverty reduction and secondly, that the coefficient "growth elasticity of poverty reduction" varies with human capital, openness to trade, government expenditure, institutional quality and democracy, and that additionally human capital, openness to trade and FDI are impacting poverty reduction directly without changing the elasticity significantly. The tentative policy conclusion for a developing country trying to reduce poverty is, first to focus on growth but secondly to complement this strategy by policies aimed at increasing human capital and openness.
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On Thursday, with about five days left until the end of open enrollment, House staffers trickled out of the health benefits fair with packets of new insurance information and knowledge of a new roadblock.
“Apparently the site is down, so I can’t register,” said a man who identified himself as a Republican staffer as he waited to catch the elevator on the third floor of the Cannon House Office Building, clutching a packet from Kaiser.
DC Health Link experienced “technical difficulties with their website,” according to a mass email sent to all Senate staff at 11:32 a.m. The glitch meant employees could learn more about the plans being offered by insurance carriers on the site but not enroll.
Inside the fair, a team of representatives from the District’s insurance exchange market sat behind a folding table with three laptops. One of the computers on the table was open for staffers to use, with at least three DC Health Link employees present to offer direct guidance for confronting error messages and glitches.
Around 1:30 p.m., there were about 15 people in line for the single computer. The queue snaked around the center of the room.
One woman who identified herself as a House Republican staffer said she had been instructed to go back to her office rather than stand in the line and wait for a phone call from DC Health Link to tell her when the glitches were clear.
She told CQ Roll Call that she had tried for two consecutive nights to register but couldn’t figure out if her enrollment “actually went through.”
“They weren’t able to confirm,” she said, but she believed she would hear back “supposedly today.”
Not even Rep. Harold Rogers, the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, had been able to sign up as of early Thursday afternoon.
“I’m trying to get onto the exchange. I’m unable to, and we’ve stood in line down there. We’ve been on the telephone,” the Kentucky Republican said. “We’ve got all the lines on hold waiting for them to answer. It’s incredible.”
One man walked out of the fair in a huff around 3:45 p.m., muttering, “They’re never going to fix this.”
The man, who said he worked for a GOP member, had been trying to buy insurance for his family since Wednesday but kept getting error messages.
“According to our IT guy, it’s asking me to download the software they used to build the site,” he said, gesturing to a black-and-white screenshot he’d printed out to bring to the fair.
By 4 p.m., when the health benefits fair was set to close, people were still waiting in line for the DC Health Link booth.
While representatives from Aetna, Kaiser, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Healthcare packed up their folders and freebies — including pens and sticky notes — the team from DC Health Link stayed at its table.
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Remove the rabbit pieces from the casserole and keep warm. Pour the sauce through a sieve. Heat the butter in the frying pan, add the flour and stir well. Add the sauce and bring to a boil, stirring throughout. Add the cream and season the sauce.
Arrange the ragout pieces on a platter. Heat the butter in the frying pan. Add the mushrooms, bacon cubes and parsley and arrange over the rabbit ragout.
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A.M. #30: Winnipeg
In the words of coach John Tortorella, the Blue Jackets were mere boys against the Kings' men during a 3-2 overtime loss to Los Angeles on Tuesday.
The Jackets arrived to the Canadian prairie last night in need of an overhaul, Tortorella said, and it has nothing to do with the loss of their best player.
"There are no adjustments because of the goalie," Tortorella said shortly after the team announced that Sergei Bobrovsky was placed on injured reserve because of a groin strain suffered on Tuesday.
"There certainly has to be adjustments due to our play, especially in our last game."
Tortorella is still confounded by the Jekyll-and-Hyde nature of his team, which followed a 4-1 win at Philadelphia on Saturday with a stinker against the Kings.
The rollercoaster heads north tonight. Goaltender Curtis McElhinney steps into the rear car, and he'll likely hog it for the rest of the month.
"We haven't gotten that far," Tortorella said when asked if McElhinney will handle a similar workload as Bobrovsky, who started the previous nine games. "We're worried about tonight's game, against a good Winnipeg team, a physical Winnipeg team. We're just looking at this one, and then we'll worry about the next day."
The Jets, as usual, are one of the more physically imposing teams in the NHL, and they are well-rested after three days off. Winnipeg (13-13-2 this season) is 4-1 against the Jackets since the 2013 realignment, including a 3-2 win at Columbus on Halloween.
The Jackets, meanwhile are searching for offense, especially on the back end. The Jackets rank 25th in scoring (2.34 goals per game). Their current corps of defenseman has scored a grand total of five goals (three from Jack Johnson, two from Ryan Murray).
Blue-line scoring continues to be a point of emphasis.
"The back end is the one (area) to me where we have to get better," Tortorella said. "Savvy (David Savard, 11 goals last season) hasn't scored a goal. (Kevin) Connauton (nine goals last season) hasn't scored – he's not even in the lineup tonight. We've got to get some work out of them to help us offensively."
Tortorella will make no changes to his defensive pairings, but the fourth line will have a different look.
Blue Jackets tight wing David Clarkson will return to the lineup after missing the previous 16 games because of a back injury. He'll begin the game on a line with left wing William Karlsson and center Gregory Campbell.
Tortorella said he wasn't worried about the veteran Clarkson trying to do too much too soon following such a long layoff.
Clarkson, who has not played since Nov. 3, said the same. He spent the first two weeks of his recovery mostly immobile and mostly confined to his home.
"I'm just going to worry about my game and what I can do out there," Clarkson said. "Being first on the forecheck, being around that net, being good in my zone – those are things that you can control. I'm excited. I haven t really played with Bill (Karlsson) before. I'm excited for that. But the biggest thing is just to get back, being around the guys."
Expect these lines to start:
F1: Boone Jenner-Ryan Johansen-Brandon Saad
F2: Matt Calvert-Brandon Dubinsky-Cam Atkinson
F3: Scott Hartnell-Alexander Wennberg-Nick Foligno
F4: William Karlsson-Gregory Campbell-David Clarkson
D1: Jack Johnson-David Savard
D2: Ryan Murray-Andrew Bodnarchuk
D3: Fedor Tyutin-Dalton Prout
--Tortorella said he is still trying to gage how much his presence is required in the Jackets' dressing room, one filled with a relatively young group and a rookie captain, Nick Foligno. Right now, he said, he's spending too much time there.
--Here's Torts on that subject: "When you have a good locker room…the room is taking care of itself. It's still a very youthful room, so I think we need to be in there teaching. I think I'm in there a little too much right now. I'd like to see some of it being taken over by the players and handling some of the situations, as far as playing the right way. I closely monitor that. Before we get on the ice, that's the most important part of the game, is how that room is conducted. There are some days that I leave the room and I say 'we're gettin' it.' There are other days it just knocks you down. I'm still in the process of trying to assess that. Do we need to be in there as coaches or do we just need to leave them alone and let them figure it out? So we're still trying to assess that."
--Bobrovsky's groin injury is his third in three seasons, one that occurred in spite of an offseason training regimen that focused on building core strength in hopes of preventing another. Bobrovsky suffered a groin tear that cost him 14 games in December and January of the 2013-14 season and suffered another last January that kept him out of the All-Star Game and the entire month of February. "Obviously, I'm concerned about my injuries, especially my groins," Bobrovsky said in September. "I hope (added strength) is something to help prevent that. You need to have strong hamstrings, along with quads and obviously groins."
--Rookie goalie Connor Hellebuyck will start for the Jets. Hellebuyck has been superb in three starts since Ondrej Pavelec went down with a knee sprain on Nov. 21, going 3-0 with a .097 goals-against average and .965 save percentage. Hellebuyck, 22, was a fifth-round pick of the Jets in 2012 and won the Mike Richter Award as the NCAA's top goalie while playing for UMass-Lowell in 2013- 2014. He was 28-22-5 in 58 AHL games last season.
--McElhinney (0-4-1, 2.77/.905) will make his first start since Nov. 19. He was very good (6-7-1, .921/2.56) while filling in during Bobrovsky's absence because of his groin injury last season, a stretch during which GM Jarmo Kekalainen said McElhinney played some of the best hockey of his career.