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Monday—it’s the day most of us dread. The weekend adventures have come to an abrupt end; the traditional work week resumes; and suddenly our lives get way more hectic. That’s usually how I view Mondays, BUT! Mondays are also great in the way that they’re the refreshing start to a new week.
At the end of Friday’s post about being healthy when your partner isn’t, I mentioned that I’d have a little announcement today. As you can see by the title of this post, that announcement is that I am starting the Whole 30!
I actually had no interest in trying this because I feel I have a fairly “healthy” perspective on food, and I hate cutting out foods for various detoxes and such. However, a group of friends talked me into trying it out. So, I will be starting the challenging, restrictive month of eating next Wednesday.
I apologize for the fairly long post ahead. I can’t really sum up the Whole 30 in 200 words, though, but if you’re genuinely interested in what it is or maybe want to try it yourself, I encourage you to keep reading!
What Exactly Is the Whole 30?
If you’re not familiar with the Whole 30, it’s basically a 30-day diet reset. It’s a free program designed to change the way you think about and eat food. I haven’t read the book, so my experience—and summary—will be based off the comprehensive info available on their website.
To complete the Whole 30, you have to go back to the basics and cut out food groups that are often linked to disrupting the digestive system, causing an imbalance in hormone levels, and leading to inflammation within your body. More specifically, you completely rid your diet of added sugars, dairy products, grains, and legumes. By avoiding these foods, you may be able to determine if your normal diet is causing you health issues (e.g. depleting your energy levels, causing skin issues, preventing you from losing weight, etc.).
The Whole 30 isn’t meant to make you hate your life. Haha. Though I know it can be extremely difficult to get through without cheating. The website emphasizes the program is meant to help your body heal, change the way you perceive food, and stop cravings. Eat even a bite of pizza or put even a splash of milk in your coffee (#RIPtastycoffee), and they can’t guarantee you’ll reap the benefits. I feel like I’m constantly hearing about the program, and how it has helped tens of thousands of people lose weight and discover food allergies or sensitivities they may have.
What You CAN Eat
I think this next month will be a fun (and let’s be real, frustrating) challenge for my cooking creativity. Although you’re supposed to cut out a lot, there’s also a lot you CAN and SHOULD consume. This means:
- Meat—chicken, ground turkey or beef, steak, etc.
- Seafood—salmon, tilapia, tuna, cod, shrimp, scallops, etc.
- Eggs—hard boiled, scrambled, over easy, poached, etc.
- Vegetables—spinach, iceberg, broccoli, green beans, cauliflower, white potatoes, sweet potatoes, all the potatoes, etc.
- Some fruit—apples, peaches, strawberries, oranges, etc.
- Healthy fats—avocado, olive oil, nuts (not peanuts), almond butter, seeds, etc.
In other words, the fewer ingredients in a food, the better (or they should at least be familiar and pronounceable). You want to eat unprocessed, whole foods. (Suddenly the name makes so much sense.)
What You CAN’T Eat
Sadly, this section is a bit extensive, only because I like to know EXACTLY what I can’t eat so I don’t accidentally think it’s “allowed” and then realize I sabotaged my results. So! Here’s a rundown of foods you need to avoid:
- Added sugars—white sugar, brown sugar, and even honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, etc.
- Alcohol—beer, wine, or even anything in cooking.
- Grains—wheat, oats, corn, rice, quinoa, etc.
- Legumes—peanuts, beans, peas, lentils, even soy, tofu, etc.
- Dairy—cow, goat, or sheep products; so no milk, Greek yogurt, cheese, etc.
- Carrageenan, MSG, and other sulfites.
Exceptions to this list include clarified butter or ghee, fruit juice as a sweetener, some legumes (green beans, sugar snap peas, snow peas—more pod than bean), vinegar, salt (although it often contains sugar, surprisingly).
Also worth noting:
The program encourages you to not re-create unhealthy baked goods, junk food, and desserts—even if they’re with whole 30-approved ingredients. Why? Because this is missing the point of resetting the way you see food and could make it more likely for you to return to your old ways once you’re done.
You can’t weigh yourself or take any measurements throughout the program, though you can before and after. (It’s more than about losing weight.)
You have to do every single day for 30 days—no cheats.
Why I’m Starting the Whole 30
I think one of the most frustrating parts of this month-long challenge is being surrounded by people who don’t get it. If they don’t understand why you want to improve your relationship with food, that’s fine. You’re doing this for yourself—not for others. And that’s exactly why I’m doing the Whole 30. I’m hoping it will teach me more about what I’m eating and how I can improve health for the future.
I’m especially curious if this will help with any of my annoying little problems, like skin issues (curse you eczema), random headaches I get, being bloated a lot, and feeling abnormally tired often (no offense, coffee; you’re my boo).
Pulling from tip #7 in Friday’s post (read: finding support elsewhere if your partner/family/roommate doesn’t get it), I feel lucky to have a couple other women who are in the middle of their Whole 30 journey help me get through the tough days. One of these friends, specifically, said something that has really stuck with me. Every time I think about how much I don’t want to eat such a restricted, ridiculously basic diet, I remember what she said:
“If I can’t make it 30 days without self-control I have a WAY bigger problem than just wanting to lose some weight. It’s really challenging, I won’t deny that. But I think that’s part of it…proving to yourself that you can do it…because you can! We’re all strong, capable adults. 30 days is not that difficult.”
In the grand scheme of things, this is not hard; there is so much more happening in the world that you may feel powerless to, but you have control over your diet (to a certain extent) and, therefore, your health.
Setting Myself up for Success
Okay, so the Whole 30. It’s pretty crazy considering the average person’s diet these days. I don’t feel like I eat too terribly, though, so I think I’ll have a much easier time than most people. My biggest concern? I love to cook—even more so, I love to bake. There’s a reason the cookie section of my recipes page is one of the most lengthy. I’m hoping my love for cooking in general will keep me motivated and trying new recipes with the approved ingredients though. Here’s how I plan to set myself up for success, following the Whole 30 every. single. day:
- Plan meals the weekend before and spend Sunday preparing everything.
- Eat leftovers as much as possible (something I learned while doing P90X).
- Gradually establish go-to recipes to take out some of the guess work.
Alright, who’s with me? I’m starting the program next Wednesday, October 19th. Yes, I realize that means I’ll be doing this over Halloween. I’d much rather give up sugar and alcohol over Halloween than all the goodness that comes next month during Thanksgiving though. #Priorities
Every Monday, as I start my new week of eats, I’ll be sharing a blog post that details my meal plan, as well as general thoughts on the program and my progress. Just FYI in case you want to follow along with my journey over the next month or maybe even join me!
If you made it this far into this post, I applaud you. 😉 The Whole 30 is no joke!!! I hope you’ll check out my upcoming posts, at the very least to view my meal plans and hopefully some new recipes!
Have you done the Whole 30 or know someone who has?
Any tips for a newbie?
**Let me know if you’re going to join me! I’d love for you to share your experience in the comments as I go through this. Every little bit of support makes such a huge difference. Ready? Break!

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Third District Councilwoman Suzie Price announced Monday that she will sponsor a bus Tuesday, Jan. 21, to take people from Leeway Sailing Center to City Hall.
That will allow people to attend Tuesday evening's City Council meeting, which is expected to address new plans for the Belmont Beach and Aquatic Center, among other items. A report on the impacts of the Compassion Saves policy at the Long Beach Animal Care Services Center, and rules for short-term rentals such as Air BnB also are on the agenda.
"It is essential to our local government for residents to play a role in our decision making, and the most direct way of doing this is for residents to attend our weekly City Council meetings to make themselves aware of the issues and the discussions, but also to provide their own public comment on the agendized items," Price wrote in the announcement. "This free bus is something I am sponsoring to help make it easier for residents to attend the City Council meeting because everyone needs to be heard on the issues the City is considering."
The Belmont Beach and Aquatics Center has been in the works essentially since the Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool was closed (2013) and torn down (2014). An ambitious natatorium with indoor pools and diving well was approved by the City Council, but stalled when its money source — the Tidelands oil revenue — dried up and staff at the California Coastal Commission questioned multiple design elements.
A new design — smaller, all outside and further up the beach — surfaced last year and got Planning Commission approval last month. The City Council must give its approval before the design can go to the Coastal Commission. City officials have said they want the Coastal Commission to consider the matter in February, when it meets in Long Beach.
The Planning Commission approval has been appealed to the council, and a time-certain hearing has been set for 6:30 p.m. That means it cannot begin before that time.
People trying to go to City Hall in general and City Council meetings in particular have complained about parking issues — the most public parking is the Broadway garage, at least a block away from council chambers. More limited parking is available at what is commonly called the courthouse garage.
The bus will be leaving the Leeway Sailing Center, 5437 E. Ocean Blvd., at 6 p.m. Tuesday. There is plentiful parking in the area.
“Every week the City Council hears numerous important topics, and often those topics are deliberated in front of an empty chamber with no members of the public present," Price wrote. "So, I would like to offer a free bus to Third District residents interested in attending the meeting on the 21st. My hope is this will lead to greater community engagement and public participation. This is the first time we have made this offer for residents, so there will be limited seats available for those interested in taking advantage of the free bus ride."
The City Council meeting, which is open to the public, is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. in the Bob Foster Civic Chambers, 411 W. Ocean Blvd. Those who want to ride the bus are asked to register Eventbrite.com, http://gazettes.com/go/bus.

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Uganda is rightly known as the ‘Pearl of Africa’, with unspoilt rainforest, wide-open plains, one of the highest mountain ranges in Africa, lakes, waterfalls and wonderfully warm and welcoming people.
A close encounter with a family of wild gorillas led by a formidable silverback is probably on most travellers’ wish list. Trekking deep into the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest will bring you in front of these magnificent creatures where your heart will, almost literally, be in your mouth, and all the while a little voice in your head is telling you to stay calm. It’s a magical hour but Uganda is so much more.
Home to the Big 5, Uganda is dripping with authentic wildlife and cultural experiences. It offers you a true sense of adventure and rewards those intrepid souls with opportunities to track chimpanzees in Kibale, watch the River Nile explode down Murchison Falls, tick lions, leopards, elephants, over 1000 species of birds off of your wildlife wish list plus many more.
From the mist-shrouded ‘Mountains of the Moon in the Rwenzori National Park to the bustling markets of Kampala. Learn to pick tea and witness the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha. Immerse yourself in Uganda and it promises you some of the most complete African adventures imaginable.
Uganda lies on the equator in East Africa. The largest part of the country forms a hilly, green plateau of the African continental shelf between 1,000 and 1,500 m. At the Western border of Uganda lies the Central African rift valley. Throughout the year Uganda receives abundant rainfall, so the country is always green. In Uganda, there are both the typical east African savannah and the central African rainforests. Only in this lush Garden of Eden, can one observe giraffes, elephants, lions and leopards in the morning hours and in the afternoon admiring the Chimpanzees or watch the hippos lazing in the water, crocodiles basking in the sun, as well as have an unforgettable Trek in the Rwenzori Mountains.
Uganda is home to more than 10 species of Primates that include the endangered mountain gorillas. They live in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which is located in western Uganda, Mgahinga Gorilla and National Park in the southwest of the country. With 10 national parks and several nature reserves, is also home to the renowned "Big Five" and you will be guaranteed excellent game viewing without tourist traffic. Uganda, with over 1,000 bird species, of which a significant percentage is endemic, is a true paradise for bird watchers. In particular bird watching tours through Western Uganda can often identify 400 different species of birds.
Uganda has more to offer than just Wildlife, Lake Victoria, the second largest freshwater lake of the earth, the source of the River Nile, the longest river in the world which offers numerous opportunities for white water rafting. Derived from the traditional hospitality, the people of Uganda are referred to as one of "Africa's friendliest people." The Ugandan nation is made up of about 62 tribes that stem from 4 Ethnic groups that include; The Bantu, The Sudainic, The West Nilotes and East Nilotes. Each tribe speaks its own dialect. English is the official language and Swahili is commonly understood, however, Luganda is the widely spoken local language. Wherever one goes, whether local or foreigner you will always be greeted with a friendly smile.
KEY AREAS TO VISIT

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Diane E. Bailey, Paul M. Leonardi : Technology Choices: Why Occupations Differ in Their Embrace of New Technology. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2015. 288 pp.$32.00/£22.95, cloth. Asaf Darr of University of Haifa recently reviewed Technology Choices: Why Occupations Differ in Their Embrace of New Technology in Administrative Science Quarterly. An excerpt from the book review: … Continue reading Book Review: Technology Choices: Why Occupations Differ in Their Embrace of New Technology
The August special issue of ILR Review is now available and open to access for the next 30 days! Included in the special issue on Work and Employment Relations in Health Care are papers that discuss the relationship between nurse unions and patient outcomes, the effect of electronic health record adoption on physician productivity, and the impact nurse … Continue reading ILR Review Special Issue: Work and Employment Relations in Health Care
[We're pleased to welcome Nuria Rodriguez-Planas. Nuria published an article in ILR Review in March 2015, entitled "A Road Map to Vocational Education and Training in Industrialized Countries" with co-authors Werner Eichhorst, Ricarda Schmidl and Klaus F. Zimmermann.] Our contribution to the ILR Review was motivated by a background study of IZA contributing to the … Continue reading Understanding Vocational Education in Industrialized Countries
As in recent years, work and economic issues have been on the minds of citizens worldwide - and not just on May Day. Almost on a daily basis we've seen or read about the challenges faced by employers, employees, unions, policy makers, and governments worldwide. From debates over raising the minimum wage, to discussions of … Continue reading Labor Economics and May Day throughout the Year
[We're pleased to welcome Hassan Abu Bakar of Universiti Utara Malaysia. Dr. Abu Bakar recently published an article with co-author Robert M. McCann of University of California, Los Angeles, entitled "An Examination of Leader-Member Dyadic Politeness of Exchange and Servant Leadership on Group Member Performance" online in International Journal of Business Communication.] Communication literature has … Continue reading Positive Communication Improves Group Performance
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Work issues have often taken center stage this year. From debates over raising the minimum wage, to discussions of pay equity and discrimination, workplace health risk factors and health insurance, and more, labor and work concerns are on the minds of employers, employees, unions, policy makers, and governments worldwide. On this day set aside to … Continue reading May Day: Research has much to say about challenges in the workplace.
Hard to believe it, but the American office we go to Monday through Friday actually has quite a history. Deborah C. Andrews of the University of Delaware recently reviewed "Cubed: A Secret History of the Workplace" by Nikil Saval in Business and Professional Communication Quarterly. Nikil Saval: Cubed: A Secret History of the Workplace. New … Continue reading Book Review: Cubed: A Secret History of the Workplace
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In firms with more female managers, are newly created jobs more likely to be filled by men or by women? Lisa E. Cohen of McGill University and Joseph P. Broschak of the University of Arizona uncover the answer and its implications for practice in their study, "Whose Jobs Are These? The Impact of the Proportion … Continue reading Whose Jobs Are These?

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San Diego health officials reported 1,031 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday, September 10, placing the total to 343,173 cases.
The area has also reported 12 new deaths, for a total of 3,941; and 174 hospitalizations, for a total of 17,253.
Positivity rate Is at 5.2%, of the total 26,271 tests conducted that day.
The county has been ramping up its vaccination with 2.42 million—or 86.5% of residents—having able to receive at least one dose. Fully vaccinated individuals account for 76.1% of the population, or 2.13 million people.
COVID positivity rate is at 61.9 per 100,000 for unvaccinated people, whilst 17.7 per 100,000 for vaccinated residents. Overall case positivity rate is at 37.1 per 100,000 people.
The coronavirus vaccine is widely available in the area. Residents may go to their medical providers, pharmacies, or community centers for a shot of the vaccine.

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High-dose statin therapy reduces brain atrophy in Secondary Progressive MS, new study finds
Headlines regarding the use of statins, or cholesterol-lowering drugs, in multiple sclerosis has once again hit the newsstands after The Lancet published results from a new study on March 19, 2014. In the current study, “Effect of high-dose simvastatin on brain atrophy and disability in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS-STAT): a randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 2 trial,” researchers noted a 43% reduced annualized rate of brain atrophy in SPMS patients taking 80mg simvastatin vs placebo over a 2-year time period (Chataway, 2014). This study appears to be the first conducted specifically in SPMS, a form of the disease which is characterized more by brain atrophy than RRMS which involves primarily CNS inflammation.
For the past decade, small preliminary studies have suggested that statins may be helpful as a disease-modifying treatment or add-on therapy for patients living with MS or those who have experienced a first neurological event. Early results were promising and suggest that MS patients who also take statins have less nerve damage over time. A study in 64 patients with acute optic neuritis showed that simvastatin improved visual outcomes (Tsakiri, 2012). Researchers have demonstrated that statin drugs, such as simvastatin, inhibit IL-17 cytokines and Th17 cell differentiation in patients with MS (Zhang, 2008, 2011, 2013). Other research has demonstrated that lovastatin can be used to regulate vitamin D metabolism and improve vitamin D3 efficacy in animal models of MS (Paintlia, 2012) which may have implications for future clinical research.
Statins as Add-On Therapy in RRMS:
However, beginning with a small study in 2008, MS patients treated with atorvastatin (Lipitor) seemed to get worse. Ten of the 17 patients who received either 40 mg or 80 mg of atorvastatin had either a relapse or a new lesion on MRI as compared to only 1 of 9 patients taking placebo who experienced a relapse or had active lesions on MRI. Authors concluded that atorvastatin (40 mg or 80 mg) taken with interferon beta-1a (Rebif) worsened MS (Lock, 2008).
A study involving 77 patients found that 40mg atorvastatin in addition to interferon beta-1b (Betaseron) did not have a beneficial effect on relapsing-remitting MS compared to interferon beta-1b monotherapy over a 12-month period (Kamm, 2012). In a larger placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized study involving 307 patients found no beneficial effect of adding 80mg simvastatin to interferon beta-1a (Avonex) vs placebo. In fact, disease measures such as annualized relapse rate, time to first relapse, and number of new or enlarging T2 lesions were slightly worse (Sorensen, 2011). A retrospective study found that disability progression did not differ significantly between MS patients using statin therapy vs controls. Researchers found that statins, in doses currently prescribed for lowering cholesterol, do not affect the long-term course of MS (Paz Soldán, 2012).
In vitro studies have revealed that high-dose add-on statin therapy significantly reduces interferon-beta function and inhibits the effectiveness of interferon beta-1 therapies in RRMS patients (Feng, 2012). Post hoc analysis of patients in the SENTINEL trial indicated that statin therapy did not appear to affect the clinical effects of interferon beta-1a (Avonex) in patients with RRMS (Rudick, 2009) and early studies supported the safety and efficacy of simvastatin in RRMS pateints (Paul, 2008; Togha, 2010). MS patients in the ACTIVE trial (Atorvastatin Combined To Interferon to Verify the Efficacy) who took atorvastatin (20mg) in addition to Rebif (interferon beta-1a) had significantly fewer gadolinium-enhanced lesions after 24 months of treatment versus baseline and significantly fewer relapses. The MS patients who only received Rebif experienced a slightly elevated risk for a 1-point EDSS increase after 24 months (Lanzillo, 2010).
Statins, Oligodendrocytes, and Remyelination:
Some studies suggest that drugs such as lovastatin or simvastatin may interfere with the remyelination process in patients with MS which is initiated by recruitment and differentiation of oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPCs) into myelinating oligodendrocytes. Simvastatin inhibits central nervous system remyelination by blocking progenitor differentiation (Miron, 2009; Klopfleisch, 2008; Smolders, 2010). Primary oligodendrocytes treated with lovastatin formed membrane sheets which were devoid of the major myelin proteins including myelin basic protein (Maier, 2009). However, another group of researchers found that lovastatin accelerated the differentiation of OPCs (Paintlia, 2010, 2008).
This all leaves me wondering whether the simvastatin I take to lower my LDL cholesterol levels may be helping my MS or hindering it. That’s a question which cannot be answered at this time but I seem to be doing well. At least I am positive that the level of “bad” cholesterol has been effectively reduced by treatment and that my cardiovascular system is healthy.
Does anyone else in your family have MS?


The eldest of the three talented women from Portland that comprise The Ghost Ease might have entered kindergarten in 1991, the year that Nirvana’s mainstream breakthrough album Nevermind was released.
To grow up in such times is to associate the surging distortion fields and clobbering rhythms descended from baby boom-era hard rock as a generative norm, a natural and familiar place from which one makes the excursions that become the content of a life.
The self-produced video for “Gemini Rise” released by the band this Halloween is driven by occult reflections on the experience of life in transition, from some place beyond the world, into the present conditions earthlings share.
Inevitably, the journey is related as a series of metaphors. In this telling, we spin through a homey vocabulary of spiritualism and visceral effects: circles of candles, crystals changing to numbers in a musician’s mouth, red ‘jelly rolls’ stitched and ruptured that cue the arrival of a strange figure.
Jem Marie described her vision like this: “The song is sung from fetal perspective. Inside of the womb, I reflect on the heavy hardships that await me in the life ahead. I’m hesitant to come out, but by song’s end I follow through with the choice I made to surrender to this incarnation, to embark on the lessons to be learned and to make a positive difference in the world somehow.”
The Ghost Ease approach their work without guile. There’s no winking. There’s no joke to be let in on. No dumb fun they need to show themselves to be smarter than. They are simply blasting back the world as they found, it in the metaphysical frame of music.
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The marijuana blame game
Cannabis Control Commission can only do so much
July 1 has come and gone and no one legally bought marijuana in Massachusetts. Plenty of people bought illegal marijuana and legally smoked it, sort of a “don’t ask/don’t tell” situation.
But the date viewed by many as a launch for retail recreational sales is now looking like the end of the summer, almost two years after voters approved a statewide referendum legalizing adult use. James Smith, a former state representative who championed legal weed back in the 1970s and now is an attorney representing the nascent industry, says the cause of the delay lays squarely with cities and towns who are dragging their feet on zoning and host agreements if they haven’t enacted bans and moratoriums.
“Parochialism, puritanicalism,” said Smith, who, along with Jennifer Flanagan of the state Cannabis Control Commission joined The Codcast to talk about the slow rollout of the law. “The statute and our history gives an awful lot of power to our communities…It’s as if we’re trying to site a nuclear waste dump downtown.”
Flanagan, a former state representative and senator who was appointed to the commission by Gov. Charlie Baker, acknowledged communities have the final word on stores and other facilities opening in their midst but said it’s more a lack of education than overt resistance that has been causing the delays.
“There’s a lot of questions by people serving in town government,” said Flanagan, who voted against the referendum before joining the board. “Some are really trying to get it down. This is a really big industry that will have an impact for years to come.”
“We’re running into that everywhere; they want 4 percent, they want side deals,” said Smith.
Flanagan said the commission has heard about the higher demands but says there’s nothing they can do about it. They don’t see the agreements, only notice that one is reached as required by law. But, she said, the anecdotes concern her.
“I think there are some cities and towns that need more education,” she said. “It causes me concern that people are trying to milk the system for more money.”
Both Flanagan and Smith said the impact on communities of a ruling by Attorney General Maura Healey allowing Mansfield to extend its moratorium until next June will have minimal impact. They agreed the ruling was narrowly focused on Mansfield and unlikely to have a wider application.
“Mansfield might have been a unique situation,” Smith said.
Flanagan refused to put a date on when the retail industry will get rolling. She said the July 1 target date was not set in statute but turned into an “end-all-be-all date” among advocates and the media. And while she insists cities and towns aren’t purposefully hampering the implementation, she acknowledged the commission can only do so much. She said the commission doesn’t even know the exact number of cities and towns with bans and moratoriums.“They don’t have to answer to us,” she said.
“They might have one or two by Labor Day, maybe a half dozen by the end of the year, then it should start flowing but it’s going a lot slower than anyone thought,” he said. “The majority of us voted for it, the majority of us should have access to it.”

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which type of aquatic ecosystem contains both marine and freshwater characteristics?
Which Type Of Aquatic Ecosystem Contains Both Marine And Freshwater Characteristics?
Describe the effects of abiotic factors on the composition of plant and also animal communities in aquatic biomesCompare the qualities of the s zonesSummarize the characteristics of stand water and flowing water in freshwater biomes
Like terrestrial biomes, aquatic biomes are influenced by abiotic factors. In the case of aquatic biomes the abiotic components include light, temperature, flow regime, and also dissolved solids. The aquatic medium—water— has various physical and also chemical properties 보다 air. Also if the water in a pond or other body of water is perfectly clear (there are no exposed particles), water, on its own, absorbs light. Together one descends deep enough into a body of water, eventually there will certainly be a depth in ~ which the sunshine cannot reach. When there are some abiotic and biotic determinants in a terrestrial ecosystem that shade light (like fog, dust, or insect swarms), these space not typically permanent attributes of the environment. The importance of light in aquatic biomes is main to the areas of organisms discovered in both freshwater and also marine ecosystems since it controls productivity through photosynthesis.
In addition to light, solar radiation warms bodies of water and also many exhibit distinct layers that water at differing temperatures. The water temperature affect the organisms’ prices of growth and also the lot of dissolved oxygen available for respiration.
The movement of water is likewise important in plenty of aquatic biomes. In rivers, the organisms need to obviously be adjusted to the constant movement that the water around them, yet even in larger bodies the water such as the oceans, regular currents and also tides impact accessibility of nutrients, food resources, and also the presence of the water itself.
Finally, all natural water includes dissolved solids, or salts. Fresh water consists of low levels of such dissolved substances since the water is promptly recycled with evaporation and precipitation. The oceans have actually a relatively constant high salt content. Aquatic habitats in ~ the user interface of marine and also freshwater ecosystems have complicated and change salt environments that variety between freshwater and also marine levels. This are known as brackish water environments. Lakes situated in close up door drainage containers concentrate salt in their waters and also can have incredibly high salt contents that only a couple of and highly devoted species are able come inhabit.
The ocean is a continuous body the salt water the is relatively uniform in chemistry composition. That is a weak equipment of mineral salts and decayed organic matter. Within the ocean, coral reefs are a second kind of maritime biome. Estuaries, coastal areas where salt water and fresh water mix, form a third unique maritime biome.
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AbstractSpatial Analysis of the Impact of ICT in Business Environment Sustainability: A Comparative Study in Iran and FranceGiven the importance of sustainability in economic activities in recent decades and the globalization of the economy, research on the factors affecting it is very important, one of these factors can be introduced as ICT that plays an important role in the sustainability of business environments, and increase communication between different areas and identify areas with high potential. In addition, this issue has provided the necessary ground for electronic transformation in businesses and moving towards sustainable development and Location dynamics. for this reason, special attention has been paid to the discussion of organizational sustainability in business processes in recent years, so that technological advances, organizations, and management policies are forcing changes such as market dynamics, environmental laws, and sustainable innovations to promote organizational sustainability. Therefore, this research explores the impact of ICT on the Sustainability of Business to improve the design of current and future Business, and Residential preferences in big, medium, and small cities as well as villages. The objective is to make a comparison between Iran and France in order to (1) Determine the level of sustainability of the business environment; (2) Evaluate the Level of ICT Development to Improve the Sustainability of the Business Environment; (3) Analysis of the Impact of ICT on the Sustainability of the Business Environment and spatial analysis in all cases. Methodologically, after collecting the data in both case studies we use statistical analysis in Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and R, and Spatial statistics analysis in ArcMap. In addition, spatial data allows investigating the potential of sustainability within PostgreSQL and PostGIS. Then the differences and the similarities between both case studies can be shown in terms of ICT level, business environments, and ultimately the sustainability potentials.


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COVID-19 Prophylaxis Using Hydroxychloroquine in India: A Review
Corresponding Author: Karthika P Subbaraj, Department of Microbiology, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute (A Unit of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Phone: +91 9159929161, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.org
How to cite this article Subbaraj KP, Chengani PA. COVID-19 Prophylaxis Using Hydroxychloroquine in India: A Review. J Basic Clin Appl Health Sci 2020;3(2):80–82.
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The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) was identified as the etiological agent for pneumonia of unknown cause, which broke out in 2019 in Wuhan city, China. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was considered as a pandemic by World Health Organization (WHO) and had caused significant panic globally. Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) has been advised for prophylaxis against COVID-19 for the prevention of transmission by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) based on in vitro studies conducted by National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune. This article reviews the revised ICMR guidelines on the use of HCQ as prophylaxis against SARS-CoV-2, the proposed mechanism of HCQ prophylaxis, and its efficacy in COVID-19.
Keywords: Coronavirus disease, Hydroxychloroquine prophylaxis, In vitro testing of hydroxychloroquine, Severe acquired respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2..
COVID-19 has been declared as a pandemic by WHO on March 11, 2020. According to WHO globally as of May 25, 2020, confirmed cases of COVID-19 were 5,307,298 with 342,070 deaths, and in India, confirmed cases of COVID-19 were 145,000 with 4,167 deaths and the incidence is growing drastically till date.1,2 The prevention of transmission among high-risk contacts is need of the hour to curb the spread of the disease. Since there is no approved vaccine or treatment for the disease, prevention is the mainstream for minimizing the spread of the disease. Therefore, measures like social distancing, wearing mask, hand hygiene among community, and using personal protective equipment (PPE) along with above-mentioned measures are recommended for healthcare workers (HCWs) for the prevention of disease spread.
The role of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in the prophylaxis against COVID-19 has been proposed due to its in vitro activity against SARS-CoV-2 in inhibiting membrane fusion by increasing the pH of endosomes/lysosomes, which in turn affects the viral replication. It also affects the mode of antigen presentation which in turn prevents the cytokine storm.3–6 Based on the in vitro study conducted at NIV, Pune, stated HCQs antiviral property like log reduction of viral RNA copy and infectivity, thus the ICMR guidelines have recommended the use of HCQ as prophylaxis against SARS-CoV-2.4,7,8
The justification for HCQ prophylaxis advised by ICMR was based on the results from the retrospective case–control study indicating the relationship between the number of HCQ prophylactic doses and the incidence of COVID-19 in symptomatic HCWs who were tested for SARS-CoV-2 infection. The guidelines were framed based on the studies conducted at three central government hospitals in New Delhi, and an observational prospective study conducted at All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) clearly indicated a decreased occurrence of COVID-19 infection among HCWs working in COVID-19 patient care who received prophylaxis with HCQ.2,7,8 However, there is a paucity of research in this area because of the unprecedented pandemic.
The dose–response relationship is of paramount importance in HCQ prophylaxis according to the case–control study conducted by ICMR COVID-19 research team. The efficacy of HCQ prophylaxis against SARS-CoV-2 infection increases not by mere initiation of prophylaxis, but with the consumption of four or more maintenance doses.9
INDICATION FOR HCQ PROPHYLAXIS
According to the previous ICMR guidelines, the indications for HCQ prophylaxis are all asymptomatic HCWs involved in care of suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 and asymptomatic household contacts of laboratory-confirmed cases.7 Additionally, asymptomatic HCWs involved in containment/treatment of COVID19, those who are working in non-COVID hospitals/non-COVID areas of COVID hospitals/blocks and asymptomatic frontline workers, such as surveillance workers deployed in containment zones and paramilitary/police personnel involved in COVID-19-related activities, have been included in revised ICMR HCQ prophylaxis guidelines.8
CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR HCQ PROPHYLAXIS
Due to adverse drug reactions, the HCQ prophylaxis has been contraindicated in patients with glucose-6-phosphate deficiency (G6PD) disease, retinopathy, hypersensitivity to HCQ or 4-aminoquinolone compounds, preexisting cardiomyopathy, and cardiac rhythm disorders. According to MoHFW guidelines, HCQ is contraindicated in <15 years for prophylaxis and <12 years for treatment of COVID-19 patients.2,7,8
The HCQ prophylaxis has to be given under strict medical supervision with informed consent regarding the side effects of it by a registered medical practitioner. HCQ can rarely cause serious adverse drug reactions like cardiomyopathy and visual disturbances, so the key considerations given in the revised ICMR guidelines have to be followed strictly without any compromise.2,7,8
DOSAGE FOR HCQ PROPHYLAXIS
The revised ICMR guidelines for HCQ prophylaxis have categorized indicated personnel into two categories: category 1 includes asymptomatic household contacts of laboratory-confirmed cases for whom the recommended dosage was 400 mg twice a day (BD) on day 1 followed by 400 mg once weekly for 3 weeks to be taken with meals, whereas category 2 includes personnel such as asymptomatic HCWs involved in containment and treatment of COVID19 and those who are working in non-COVID hospitals/non-COVID areas of COVID hospitals/blocks and asymptomatic frontline workers, such as surveillance workers deployed in containment zones and paramilitary/police personnel involved in COVID-19-related activities, for whom the dosage recommended was 400 mg BD on day 1 followed by 400 mg once weekly for 7 weeks to be taken with meals.8 Furthermore, if the HCQ prophylaxis has to be continued beyond 8 weeks period for category 2 personnel, then one ECG should be taken during the course of prophylaxis and in case of presentation with new cardiovascular symptoms like palpitation, chest pain, or syncope as recommended by the ICMR guidelines.8 In addition to that, monitoring of HCQ prophylaxis may be done using an ECG with the estimation of QT interval before initiating the prophylaxis or for continuing the prophylaxis beyond 8 weeks.8
The safety of the HCQ has been assessed as per the data collected from 1323 HCWs, the common adverse drug reactions encountered were nausea (8.9%), abdominal pain (7.3%), vomiting (1.5%), hypoglycemia (1.7%), and cardiovascular effects (1.9%) in revised ICMR guidelines,8 whereas the pharmacovigilance program of India had reported seven cases of serious adverse drug reactions which includes three cases with prolongation of QT interval on ECG among 214 reported adverse drug reaction cases.8 However, there is a paucity of research in this area as expected owing to unprecedented pandemic of COVID-19 which requires further randomized double-blinded studies on HCQ prophylaxis.10 Furthermore, a study conducted on the safety and effectiveness of HCQ in long-term care hospitals in South Korea showed that out of 211 personnel who were initiated on post-exposure prophylaxis with HCQ, 205 personnel have not developed any serious adverse reactions.10 Moreover, the pharmacokinetic property of HCQ like long half-life and ability to achieve half lung concentration than the plasma concentration makes it a suitable agent for prophylaxis.11,12 Furthermore, the half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) requirement of the drug for inhibition of SARS-CoV replication in Vero E6 cells is 8.8 μmol/L, which results in lower plasma concentrations in humans when compared to the plasma concentrations reached during the course of malaria treatment.10 The IC50 for SARS-CoV is 1–3 μmol/L, which is similar to a dose of 3.6 mg/kg prescribed to treat autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis with a better drug tolerance.12,13
Although HCQ has above-mentioned advantages, HCQ is a known inhibitor of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2D6. Therefore, the key consideration should be given to drug–drug interactions while co-administering with certain drugs like beta-blockers, antipsychotics, selective serotonin inhibitors, and methadone which are metabolized by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2D6 and drugs transported by P-gp such as direct acting oral anticoagulants or digoxin.14–16
DOSAGE OF HCQ FOR TREATMENT OF COVID-19
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, based on uncontrolled clinical trials, the revised guidelines recommend the consideration of the following drug combination as the treatment regime for severe cases of COVID-19 requiring intensive care unit (ICU) admission. It includes HCQ 400 mg BD on day 1 followed by 200 mg BD for the next 4 days in combination with azithromycin 500 mg once a day (OD) for the duration of 5 days, as there is a lack of effective specific antiviral drugs which have been approved for COVID-19 treatment. The above-mentioned regime is used along with other symptomatic treatment. According to MoHFW guidelines, HCQ is contraindicated in <15 years for prophylaxis and <12 years for treatment of COVID-19 patients.2 Although HCQ is a safe and proven effective drug when used for malaria or autoimmune disease, evidence for the use in COVID-19 infection treatment regimens is poorly evaluated because of a paucity of research in this area.9,17
The global social and economic crisis due to COVID-19 pandemic can be managed efficiently only if we prevent the transmission of the disease in the population, especially in high-risk personnel, which is the need of the hour. Therefore, the HCQ prophylaxis should be administered with strict adherence to the key considerations mentioned in the revised ICMR HCQ prophylaxis guidelines without compromise.
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2. https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/RevisedNationalClinicalManagementGuidelineforCOVID1931032020.pdf.(Last visited: 31/5/2020).
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7. https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/AdvisoryontheuseofHydroxychloroquinasprophylaxisforSARSCoV2infection.pdf.(Last visited: 25/5/2020).
8. https://www.icmr.gov.in/pdf/covid/techdoc/V5_Revised_advisory_on_the_use_of_HCQ_SARS_CoV2_infection.pdf(Last visited: 25/5/2020).
9. Pranab C, Tanu A, Jitenkumar SK, et al. Healthcare workers and SARS-CoV-2 infection in India: a case-control investigation in the time of COVID-19. Indian J Med Res 2020. [Downloaded free from http://www.ijmr.org.inon Sunday, May 31, 2020, IP: 220.127.116.11].
10. Lee SH, Son H, Peck KR. Can post-exposure prophylaxis for COVID-19 be considered as an outbreak response strategy in long-term care hospitals? Int J Antimicrob Agents 2020(6):105988. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2020.105988.
12. Tilangi P, Desai D, Khan A, Soneja M. Hydroxychloroquine prophylaxis for high-risk COVID-19 contacts in India: a prudent approach. Lancet Infect Dis 2020;S1473-3099(20):30430–30438. DOI: 10.1016/S1473-3099(20)30430-8.
13. Principi N, Esposito S. Chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine for prophylaxis of COVID-19. Lancet Infect Dis 2020;S1473-3099(20):30296–30296.
14. Singh B, Ryan H, Kredo T, Chaplin M, Fletcher T. Chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine for prevention and treatment of COVID-19. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020(4):CD013587. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD013587.
15. Shah S, Das S, Jain A, Misra DP, Negi VS. A systematic review of the prophylactic role of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine in coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19). Int J Rheum Dis 2020;00(5):1–7. DOI: 10.1111/1756-185X.13842.
17. Mehta P, McAuley DF, Brown M, Sanchez E, Tattersall RS, Manson JJ, et al. COVID-19: consider cytokine storm syndromes and immunosuppression. Lancet 2020;395(10229):1033–1034. DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30628-0.
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|Veterans Day||November 11 of each year||It is set aside to honor all veterans, both living and dead.It was first called Armistice Day, to celebrate the day when WWI was ended with the signing of an armistice on November 11, 1918.||1. Veterans Day National Ceremony2. Federal government holiday observance3. National Veterans Awareness Week. The resolution calls for educational efforts directed at elementary and secondary school students concerning the contributions and sacrifices of veterans.|
|Memorial Day||Last Monday in May||Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle.||1. Local springtime tributes to the Civil War dead already had been held in various places.2. The “birthplace” of Memorial Day is Waterloo,N.Y.3. Memorial Day ceremonies were being held on May 30 throughout the nation4. Many families to decorate the graves of all departed loved ones.
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Genomics is underpinning a global revolution in healthcare, from a generalized approach, to one that is individually tailored based on a patient’s genetic profile – an approach known as precision medicine. Rapid advances in the field – and the opportunities for discovery and new therapeutics – make it imperative to develop international policies and standards to enable the responsible, voluntary, and secure sharing of genomic data. This is the goal of The Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) – an international alliance of 500+ organizations formed to accelerate the potential of genomic medicine and research to advance human health.
As a founding member of GA4GH, Genome Canada has advanced a strategy to facilitate the sharing of data for biomedical discovery in Canada and beyond through support for major initiatives such the Canadian International Data Sharing Initiative to accelerate health-care innovation (Can-SHARE) – a large-scale research project led by research teams at McGill University, the Hospital for Sick Children and the University of British Columbia.
Today, in the context of the launch of its new 5-year Strategic Plan, GA4GH announced a major shift in its orientation to become a delivery-focused organization. Its standards, frameworks, and other products will be developed to meet the specific needs of real-world clinical and research ‘Driver Projects’ as they seek to share genomic and health-related data in the near team.
Canada leads or plays a major role in at least three of the 13 new 2017 GA4GH Driver Projects: CanDIG, ICGC-ARGO and Matchmaker Exchange. GA4GH Driver Projects will help identify, develop and pilot data sharing frameworks and standards in real-world settings. By interacting with many of the world’s leading genomic data initiatives, GA4GH will ensure that its efforts are directly connected to the research and health-care communities’ most immediate needs.
Further, Genome Canada today announced significant continued investment to support the operations of the GA4GH, with a view to accelerating the sharing and use of genomic and clinical data by Canada’s multiple health-care systems for the benefit of Canadian patients.
“International collaboration is THE critical ingredient for success in harnessing lifesaving insights from the vast amounts of human genomic data produced worldwide. The GA4GH is the catalyst for the right players to come together to realize this vision,” said Marc LePage, President and CEO of Genome Canada, who presented today at the GA4GH 5th Plenary Meeting today in Orlando, Florida, and was among the many Canadian leading genomics researchers and thought-leaders present at the Meeting.

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The all-new 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno has been launched in India. The hatchback now comes with a base price of Rs.6.35 lakh. Maruti mentions the new avatar of its bestselling hatch as ‘tech goes bold’. Moreover, the car has received significant styling and tech updates to stay on top of the tight competition in this segment. Furthermore, over 25,000 Baleno’s have already been booked in just 16 days. The Hyundai i20 is one of the direct competitors for the Baleno. In this article, we will compare Baleno vs i20.
Baleno vs i20: Powertrain
The 2022 Baleno gets its power from a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder DualJet K12N petrol engine. This motor has a total output power of 90hp and 113 Nm of peak torque. A 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT gearbox are available as transmission options. The manual variant provides an efficiency of 22.35 kmpl, while the AMT variant provides 22.94 kmpl.
On the other hand, the Hyundai i20 is available in multiple drivetrains. The first 1.2-litre, four-cylinder, petrol motor generates 83hp with a 5-speed manual gearbox and 88hp with the CVT transmission. The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine can churn out 120hp. This engine gets 2 transmission options. 7-speed dual-clutch auto and iMT (clutchless manual gearbox). A third diesel motor is a 1.5-litre unit that can produce 100hp. This unit integrates with a 6-speed manual transmission.
Baleno vs i20: Exterior and Dimension
Both cars are compact and look premium. The 2022 Baleno has a more updated and modern look. The 2022 model gets updates such as a new front grille, headlamps and new signature LED DRLs. The side profile gets new 16-inch alloy wheels, strong shoulder lines, and a chrome window lining. The rear tailgate and tail lamp also get a new and modern styling. ‘Crafted Futurism’ is the name given to Suzuki’s new design philosophy. The Baleno is the first vehicle in the Nexa lineup to feature this new design styling.
On the other hand, the Hyundai i20 gets a smart and sporty design. At the front, the car gets an edgy headlamp and a hexagonal front grille. The angular faceted design styling can be seen all over the car. The i20 also comes with chrome window lining and modern alloy wheels. At the rear, the car gets a ‘Z’ shaped LED tail lamp.
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Baleno gets a modern and spacious cabin. The dashboard gets a three-layer sculpted design with a black-silver- blue colour finish in the high-end models. Moreover, the 9.0-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system supports all new connectivity options including Suzuki connect.
Other features include a new steering wheel, front seats that come with wraparound shoulder support and a sculpted design, heads-up display, tilt and telescopic steering, keyless entry and go, automatic climate control, and Arkamys surround sound system. The Baleno gets a 318-litre boot and a 60:40 split option to increase the boot capacity.
The i20’s interior is premium and user-friendly. The low dashboard provides better road visibility and the infotainment system and climate controls are well placed for a good user experience.
Features in the i20 include a sunroof, air purifier, ambient lighting, tilt and telescopic steering. The infotainment system is 10.25-inch and supports all modern connectivity features. Also, the car gets a Bose sound system and digital instrument cluster. The i20 gets a 311-litre boot. The i20 also provides an option to fold the rear backrest to increase the luggage room. but the seats don’t split 60:40 like the Baleno.
When compared to the Baleno, the Hyundai i20 is a bit more spacious on the inside considering the slight difference in the leg space and headroom.
The base variant of the Hyundai i20 starts at Rs.6.98 lakh and goes up to ₹ 10.10 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Baleno comes at a base price of Rs.6.35 lakh and goes up to Rs.9.49 lakh (ex-showroom, India).[table id=38 /]
The Baleno comes loaded with tech and features for the price it comes at. However, the i20 features 3 different powertrain options. If you are looking for a premium vehicle on a budget the Baleno is a good choice. If you are into performance and wants to own a premium and sporty looking vehicle go for the i20.
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Iris West Allen is a character who appears in various DC Comics publications. She is the wife of the second Flash, Barry Allen, the aunt of the third Flash, Wally West, and the grandmother of the fourth Flash, Bart Allen. Iris West-Allen first appears in Showcase #4 (September–October 1956).
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In her first appearance, Iris is a reporter for the Picture News, based in Central City, and the girlfriend of Barry Allen, who is secretly the Flash. Unaware of his secret, Iris often chides Barry for his frequently being late. Eventually, she learns that Barry is not only the city's heroic speedster, but her nephew, Wally West, is Kid Flash. In Flash #165 (November 1966), she marries Barry, discovering on their wedding night that Barry is the Flash (through Barry talking in his sleep). During this time, the couple discovers that Iris was born in the 30th Century (circa 2945 AD), and had been sent back to the present shortly before "Earth-East" attacked "Earth-West," when Central City was a self-contained city. After years as a prominent presence in the Flash's life and Central City, she is killed by Professor Zoom during a costume party. Zoom vibrated his hand into her head, solidifying it just enough to kill her. Years later, Barry killed Zoom while trying to prevent him from murdering Barry Allen's new fiancee, Fiona Webb.
With The Flash film in production, it finally looks like BarryAllen will be getting a bigger role in the DCEU moving forward, meaning more characters from The Flash comics may be on the way too ... The Flash TV Show Has Never Given IrisWest Her Due ... He was even rumored for the role of Barry Allen for CW’s The Flash back in 2013.

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We have a very small corgi breeding “operation”. We have 2 female corgis and a male corgi (our Merle corgi’s son). We fell in love with the corgi breed because they are super smart, fun and energetic dogs. With their short legs, large “fox ears” and fluffy coat, what’s not to love? If you’re considering a corgi – here’s a great resource to determine if this is the right breed for you.
Born March 22, these sweet girls were born with their littermates while Bryan/College Station was on a tornado watch. The tornados (yes, there were several surrounding us) skipped right over the B/CS area luckily but this litter became named after weather and rain.
These pups have been exposed to vacuum cleaners, bath time, farmer’s markets, farm life, city life, toys, big dogs, small dogs, cats, koi fish, ponds, and a ton of love. They’ve been socialized in public places, are comfortable on a leash, love riding in the car, enjoy swimming, and making new friends.
Kelani’s name means “The Heavens” – she is the smallest female corgi of the litter and has a little curl to her tail. She’s got such a sweet personality and enjoys hugs, play time, and snuggles. Kelani would do well in a home with dogs or without dogs.
Kelani’s markings are a half white collar, small white spot surrounding her mouth, and a tip of white on her tail. She’s got 4 white socks, a white chest, and a mostly red face with black head.
We do not dock tails. If you would like your corgi’s tail docked please get with us prior to the litter being born so we can make arrangements ahead of time. (We will schedule the tail to be docked immediately after birth by our veterinarian) To reserve dogs with docked tails, payment must be made in advance of the litter and the cost of the tail docking will be added to the invoice.
Our corgi puppies are raised inside our home, are highly socialized with humans of various ages and genders as well as and other animals. They go to their new homes with a puppy pack, current vaccinations, and a health check – available at 7-8 weeks of age.
We require a nonrefundable deposit of $800 to reserve your selected puppy, we do not hold until deposits are received – this is applied to the total cost of the pup upon pickup. Final payment is due at least one week prior to puppy pickup.
Both of our current litters are available in May. Aloe’s are 1 week older than Ivy’s. Ivy had 3 girls, Aloe had 7 total pups, 4 girls, 3 boys. All these precious babies are perfect little corgi loafs – ready for their forever homes.
Our pretty girl, is a sweet, kid-loving, hug-giving, talkative corgi that has made best friends with our backyard ducks (well… the mallard, she chases the female khaki Campbell duck into the water for fun)
She has super-soft, thick fur that we attribute to the many eggs she steals from our ducks. She loves car rides but rather than begging for the window down, she tends to enjoy them curled up in the backseat.
Aloe’s parents were Otis, AKC registered male Red & White and Lottie an unregistered (possibly CKC but not sure) Tri-colored corgi.
Our handsome boy, Beasley is a fun-loving, fit-having (this is what we call his vocal reaction to being “over it”), hard-working bee assistant.
Beasley is an easy-going guy and loves to run, play, and sleep on his back with his feet in the air. Beasley loves car rides and spends them either on the floorboard, in his perch above the toolbox, or with his head out the window.
He’s a nearly 40 pound, dense and muscular corgi. He was the only child of his mother Miel (our Merle corgi) and her boyfriend Elvis (a bluie tri-color with long hair out of Cameron, Texas).
Ivy is our newest mama. The daughter of Aloe and Beasley, we kept her in the family. She’ll have her first litter coming up in 2022 and we’re so excited that this sweet girl will get to pass along some of her goofy and gentle traits. She has proven to be a great big sister and nanny to Aloe and Beasley’s babies and we know she’ll make a great mama dog.
She has super-soft fur, a wagging tail and is a solid red and white. Ivy is a super playful pup who loves meeting new dog friends as well as human friends. She’s talkative and friendly and loves to snuggle.
Ivy’s parents are Beasley and Aloe. The father of her litters will be a stud from another breeder.
Lipstar Ilay Azartniy “Cash” (Andvol Tsvetochek Alenkiy X Andvol Rio-Rita) is a stud with the Hill Country Corgis family and we are thrilled to have him as the sire for Ivy’s litter.
Cash is a full import from Russia, and is red and white. His pedigree is filled with Russian champions on top and on bottom. We are pleased to introduce his Russian bloodlines to the United States. This boy has the sweetest disposition, and he loves to be the center of attention. He has the kindest eyes and the best disposition. He is a true beauty to look at.
Miel was is our first corgi, she was raised by a breeder in West Texas and were told she was crossed with a Cardigan Welsh Corgi somewhere a few generations before her parents. (we’ve included their photos below) She has had a single puppy – Beasley.
Potty training: We use cloth puppy pads and folded towels (I personally avoid plastic-y things) I always suggest temporarily pulling up rugs while you continue to potty train. Here are some potty training resources:
Puppy Shot Schedule – you will need to complete the puppy shot schedule to ensure their health
We’ve included some puppy training videos, there are some great YouTube dog trainers that can help you address challenges and train your dog to your preferences. Corgis are herding dogs and love to have jobs and things to do. Corgis love training and will often learn quickly with consistency. We have also included some videos for general puppy training as well as to address more common corgi challenge traits.
We have 1-2 litters per year. Here are some of our previous litter pages:

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Leonardo da Vinci, Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci, The Last Supper
Raphael, The "School of Athens" (Philosophy), from the Stanza della Segnatura
Michelangelo, The Creation of Adam from the Sistine Chapel Ceiling
Michelangelo and Bramante, St. Peter's Basilica
Leonardo da Vinci
--Lisa Gherardini Giocondo
--The Grand Manner
--Pope Julius II
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The Sistine Chapel in Use
The Sistine Chapel was built for the election of new popes. Here are the cardinals processing from the Pauline Chapel into the Sistine Chapel for the recent election of Pope Francis. The Vatican Master of Ceremonies orders everyone not involved in the election to leave and shuts the doors before the voting begins.
The Mystery of the Mona Lisa Solved ... Maybe.
For reasons that have never been clear to me, the identity of the sitter of this painting has been controversial since the mid 20th century. Vasari in his chapter on Leonardo in Lives of the Artists identifies the woman in this painting as Lisa Gherardini Giocondo, the wife of a young Florentine silk merchant by the name of Francesco Giocondo. Vasari says that Leonardo painted it on the occasion of their marriage. Ever since, the painting has been known as Mona Lisa (old Florentine dialect that means "My Lady Lisa"), or La Gioconda, "The Smiler" which is a play on the name Giocondo. Until the 20th century, no one ever thought to question that identity.
Since the mid-20th century, there have been all sorts of proposed alternative identifications such as the Duke of Milan Francesco Sforza's mistress Cecilia Gallerani, or the Duke's long suffering Duchess Caterina Sforza, or Isabella d'Este, or Leonardo's mother (supposedly done from memory), or Leonardo's boyfriend, bodyguard, and assistant Salai, or even Leonardo himself.
In the 1990s, the best scholar on Leonardo in the English language, Martin Kemp, did something no one thought to do, and that was to go looking through the city records in Florence for information on Lisa Gherardini. It turns out that there was a lot about her. She had married young (as did most women of the time). The Gherardinis were very close friends with Leonardo. He lived at their country villa for many years, including the years 1503 and 1504 when the painting was made. It was probably painted at that villa (which still exists). Lisa Gherardini would have been the right age for the woman in the painting. The artist probably knew her very well, and they may have been close friends. Kemp believed that despite all the laser scans and computer analyses of the mysterious face comparing the sitter to this or that person, Vasari may have been right all along, that the sitter was indeed Lisa Gherardini.
In 2005, a scholar in the University of Heidelberg made a discovery that appears to have ended the controversy once and for all. While cataloging rare books in the university library, Dr. Armin Schlechter discovered a note written in the margin of a 1477 edition of Cicero's Epistulae ad Familiares. It was written by Agostino Vespucci, cousin of the famous explorer Amerigo and a secretary to Niccolo Machiavelli when he was Chancellor of the Florentine Republic. In that note, Vespucci praises Leonardo as a new Apelles (a celebrated painter from Antiquity) for his work on the portrait of the wife of Francesco Giocondo, Lisa Gherardini, that the painting was made to commemorate the birth of her son Andrea, and writes a date of October 1503. That appears to be the end of the controversy and since then, there have been no more "experts" coming forward to claim that the painting is Leonardo in drag.
Agostino Vespucci's note from October 1503 in the margin of Cicero's Epistulae.


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The Stanford softball program has an ace.
Already this season she's thrown a perfect game, three no-hitters in a row, and 41 straight scoreless innings.
"It's remarkable at any level," said Stanford softball coach John Rittman. "But at this level it's pretty remarkable."
Her name is Teagan Gerhart. Yes, that Gerhart.
But so far in her freshman campaign Teagan is making her own name, with her own unique story. The pitcher is a triplet, and is joined on the Stanford team by one of those sisters, Kelsey. The third triplet, Whitley, plays softball for Cal Poly.
"We're all best friends and tell each other everything," Kelsey said recently during a break from catching a bullpen session for one of her teammates.
But that's only the beginning. Teagan has overcome adversity after adversity since she came into the world 19 years ago. The triplets were born five weeks premature, leaving Teagan with serious health issues.
"I've gone through 17 surgeries," she said. "I guess they made me better in a way."
Teagan was born before the roof of her mouth had formed, as well as the bones in her inner ear. In addition she had a birthmark, which looked like a large mole, covering one-third of her face.
"It was hard as a child because I was always the outcast of all the kids," Teagan admitted. "Kelsey came home perfect, but I was still in the hospital."
When she was 12, Teagan had one surgery left to further remove her birthmark. The surgery, however, would keep her out of school and off the softball field for six months. The night before the operation Teagan decided enough was enough.
"I was tired of surgeries and accepted I will always have my birthmark," she said. "I didn't want to get out of school and sports. I thought it was time to stop."
Her family supported the decision.
"Experiences shape people and that definitely shaped her into a better person," Kelsey said.
The freshman already has many accomplishments on her resume, but the best may be yet to come. According to her coaches, Teagan has the potential to be one of the top softball pitchers the Cardinal has ever seen.
"I know her four years will fly by," Rittman said. "You just have to try to enjoy every minute you have on the field with an athlete like that."
And Rittman isn't the only one enjoying the ride. Until his NFL career begins Toby is, too. The proud older brother has already bought both of his sisters' Stanford jerseys and wears them to all the games, alternating one every inning.
"He says he's going to be our No. 1 fan," the star pitcher said.
And with Teagan, there's certainly plenty to cheer about.

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The San Miguel Island fox, a small predator that dwells only on one of Southern California's Channel Islands, lives as precarious an existence as any animal in the United States. Predation by golden eagles, a non-native, meat-eating species which supplanted the fish-eating bald eagles the fox was used to, has contributed to lowering its population. Disease, too, including suspected canine distemper carried by domestic dogs, has helped slice the population of the fox from 400 to 15, in just six years. Biologists have captured all but one of the remaining foxes in hope of rescuing the animal with a captive breeding program.
The Tucson, Ariz.-based Center for Biological Diversity has petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to add the fox to the list of endangered species, a move that would give it tighter protection. But on Nov. 15, the USFWS told the Center that because of budget problems, it would be at least another year before it could process the group's petition.
Two days later, pleading poverty, the agency froze all new listing decisions that are not already backed by court orders. Officials said the freeze could stretch into fiscal year 2001-02 if Congress doesn't send the agency more money. In the meantime, a host of imperiled plants and animals sit in limbo, including the Chiricahua leopard frog of southern Arizona and the San Diego ambrosia, a wind-pollinated sunflower species that grows in just 13 locations.
"It's not a moratorium - it's reality," says Nancy Gloman, the agency's ecological services director, of the listing freeze. She says lawsuits from environmentalists have forced the service to protect a bevy of "critical habitat" safe zones for endangered species, and the money has run out for listing new ones. "The fact of the matter is there is more work to do than funding to do it."
But environmentalists fear that a host of species may slide into extinction before they receive needed attention.
"The Fish and Wildlife Service pulls out every trick in the book to shut down progress," says Kieran Suckling, science-policy director for the Center for Biological Diversity, a group that has repeatedly sued the agency to protect species and their habitat (HCN, 3/30/98: A bare-knuckled trio goes after the Forest Service).
Suckling and others say the listing freeze highlights deeper problems with the strategy of Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt, who oversaw the Fish and Wildlife Service for eight years under President Clinton, and doesn't bode well for agency protection of endangered species under George W. Bush.
A shift toward compromise
Prodded by groups such as the Center, as well as agency biologists, the Fish and Wildlife Service accelerated its species listings in the early and mid-1990s. In 1990, Interior's inspector general's office reported that the service had failed to list 600 known and 3,000 probable endangered and threatened animals and plants. It noted that 34 species had gone extinct in the preceding decade without proper protection, and recommended spending $144 million for listings. In the next decade, the service listed 682 species, roughly double the 1980s count.
But Suckling says under Babbitt, Fish and Wildlife has dragged its heels. In every year of the Clinton administration, the service sought less money for species listings than the $10 million that predecessor George Bush's administration requested from Congress in fiscal year 1991-92. For fiscal year 2000-01, the agency asked for just $7.2 million. It received $6.3 million.
Listings have slowed significantly in the past four years, and now Fish and Wildlife claims it has no money whatsoever to list new species. Officials point to lawsuit-happy environmentalists as the culprits, but Suckling says that blaming environmentalists is ridiculous. Every year since 1996, he points out, officials have actually asked Congress to put a cap on the listing budget.
Critics say the cap shows the Service doesn't really want to list species. But the Service says the cap kept federal judges from ordering the agency to take money from other programs to spend on listing.
Instead, Babbitt steered Fish and Wildlife toward habitat conservation plans, allowing development to continue while saving some habitat, and "no surprises" and "safe harbor" rules which guarantee property owners that once they've agreed to protect land, they won't face additional strictures later if scientists discover more imperiled species on their property (HCN, 8/30/99: Who's stopping sprawl?).
Patrick Parenteau, a Vermont Law School professor and authority on the endangered species law, says that backed by President Clinton's veto pen, Bruce Babbitt fought off efforts by congressional Republicans to seriously weaken the Endangered Species Act. But he also tossed more than one compromise toward private landowners and businesses.
Babbitt "twisted the dial in favor of development and those who opposed the (Endangered Species Act)," says Parenteau, but he did so under tremendous pressure from Republican lawmakers. "You push this real hard and you risk a political backlash from Congress."
What next for the ESA?
Under the incoming Bush administration, Endangered Species Act enforcers will likely continue to move away from controversy and toward compromise.
Bush's selection to replace Secretary Babbitt, Gale Norton, is an outspoken proponent of both states' rights and property rights (HCN, 1/15/01: Colorado tapped for Interior). In January, The Denver Post reported that as Colorado's attorney general in 1995, she urged the Supreme Court to scale back the ESA. In a legal brief, she argued that the Endangered Species Act protected rare animals, but if the Fish and Wildlife Service put restrictions on private or state-owned land, it should compensate the landowner for any loss in property values.
The still-Republican Congress is likely to continue to starve the ESA enforcement effort through the budget process, says Parenteau. And without the looming threat of a veto from President Clinton, Republicans could again try to weaken the 1973 law, which is up for reauthorization this year.
January offered a preview when Utah Rep. Jim Hansen, the new chairman of the House Resources Committee, told AP that the Endangered Species Act had been distorted beyond recognition. "The intent of Congress was to protect the big stuff," he said, such as bald eagles and grizzly bears, not owls and snails.
If Hansen and his cohorts in Congress want to tear the Endangered Species Act apart, says Parenteau, "Bush's people will stand there and watch."
Tony Davis reports for the Arizona Daily Star.
You can contact ...
- Kieran Suckling with the Center for Biological Diversity, P.O. Box 710, Tucson, AZ 85702-710 (520/624-7893 ext. 304);
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 202/208-5634.


The beautiful Malbrigo Rasta yarn has arrived and is a beauty to behold. No one can dye colors like Malabrigo. The Rasta is a super bulky weight, knitting at 2 stitches to the inch. We have 10 gorgeous colors to choose from. Each hank contains 90 yards and sells for $24.00.
Lots of new yarns have arrived already. Light weight cottons and blends, sugar cane yarn and more. Above is a shrug knitted in the new Mia bulky cotton. We will offer a class on this soon.
And also shown above is a new knit bag from Namaste. It is gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. We also received circular needle cases and gadget cases from them. They look like leather but are actually faux.
Since I can't seem to put the pictures with the correct article, I'll close now and hope you will come by to see all the new items in person.


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North Downtown Alliance issues statement on Slowdown shooting
The North Downtown Alliance issued a statement Tuesday regarding the fatal shooting on Halloween night at the Slowdown.
This weekend’s tragic occurrence at the Slowdown has hit our North Downtown community hard.
Our hearts are with the family of Jamar Fields and we stand with our friends at the Slowdown, a venue that means so much to this neighborhood and to Omaha’s arts community as a whole.
In its eight and a half year history, nothing like this has ever happened at the Slowdown, making the event even more shocking to those of us who call this neighborhood home.
Omaha police say 28-year-old Jamar Fields, a father of two with a third child on the way, was shot in the leg and torso inside Slowdown, near 14th and Cuming streets, and was transported to Creighton Medical Center, where he died from his injuries.


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TORONTO, Canada—Welcome back to another edition of the live Waking the Red Weekly podcast presented by Footy Talks Live!
On this week’s episode, hosts Mitchell Tierney, Michael Singh, and Jeffrey P. Nesker discuss the firing of Chris Armas and what’s next for the club, who find themselves in last place in Major League Soccer. Plus the crew dive into the ongoing Jozy Altidore saga, a potential return to BMO, and whether or not TFC can salvage the rest of the season.
The show aired at 12:15 pm ET (streamed above) and was also available on the Waking the Red Facebook page, Twitter Periscope, and YouTube channel. Feel free to chime in and ask questions as the WTR Weekly crew will try and get to as many as we can.
Afterwards, the show will be made available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcast fix. If you enjoy, please like, rate, and subscribe!
We talk about #ArmasOut on this week’s edition of @WakingtheRed Weekly presented by @FootyTalksLive— Mitchell Tierney (@mitchelltierney) July 6, 2021
Discussion includes: who is really to blame? Where does the club go from here? Who should coach in the interim, and some Gold Cup chat as well.
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SHARPTOOTH have announced their new album, ‘Transitional Forms‘. The album is set for release on 10th July through Pure Noise Records. Along with this announcement, the band have also released a new single titled ‘Say Nothing (In The Absence Of Content)’.
Lead vocalist Lauren Kashan has spoken of the upcoming record: “Sonically, if Clever Girl was a Velociraptor, Transitional Forms is a goddamn Tyrannosaurus Rex. This record is so much heavier and darker than its predecessor, and, I think, a significant maturation of our sound.”
“Ultimately, the record is about a paradigm shift, from hopelessness to self compassion, and the fundamental realisation that nothing in this world or in ourselves is ever black and white. It’s the story of my personal struggle with the societal, interpersonal, and internal constructs that have left me feeling small, afraid, broken, and utterly hopeless. It is easily the most intensely personal collection of songs I have ever written, and I am so deeply appreciative of Lance and Keith for trusting me in that, and for creating this incredibly dark and intense sonic space for me to tell this story.”
Check out the new video for ‘Say Nothing (In The Absence Of Content) below!
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On Tuesday, six men accused in an elaborate drug smuggling scheme at the San Diego International Airport appeared in federal court.
All six defendants pleaded not guilty. Four of them work at Lindbergh Field.
Federal prosecutors focused on one of the suspects, 22-year-old Sergio Mejia-Gambo. Prosecutors say he was the main drug supplier and worked with the Knights Templar drug cartel in Mexico.
According to prosecutors, Mejia-Gambo worked with baggage carriers who used their badges to walk through security wearing backpacks filled with drugs. They allegedly handed those backpacks to couriers, ticketed passengers who had already gone through security. The handoffs reportedly took place underneath the walls of bathroom stalls.
The couriers would then board flights to cities across the country.
The prosecution says Mejia-Gambo traveled to Mexico six times in the last year to get cocaine and methamphetamine.
The defense says Mejia-Gambo was born and raised in the U.S. and was planning to open a yogurt shop. He faces 10 years in prison if convicted.
The other defendants are David Camacho, Jesus Morales, Israel Acosta, Brian Alberto Gonzalez and Felix Samuel Garcia. They will have detention hearings within the next few weeks.
Garcia’s lawyer told NBC 7 that his client is innocent.
“My understanding is that about a year ago or so, somebody was arrested at the airport with a lot of drugs and money. And that person was cooperating and other baggage handlers got involved and he got caught up in this big net,” Attorney Michael Littman said.
Court records show Garcia was accused of having sex with a 14-year-old girl and lying to a peace officer in 2003. He pleaded guilty to one felony count and was sentenced to three years of probation.
The new drug allegations beg the question, how could something like this happen at an airport?
“This case is very significant. It shows a problem we have at the airport that were now addressing,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Wheat.
“These people have background checks that they go through. Despite their background checks and lack of criminal record, they were able to use their positions and abuse their positions to breach their security,” Wheat said.
Four of the men are employed by Delta Global Services, which is owned by Delta Air Lines. The company declined to comment on how it screens potential employees and if it will change those procedures in light of these arrests.
Delta told NBC 7 only that "Delta is cooperating with local law enforcement in the investigation.”