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The purpose of this 12-month double blind, placebo controlled randomized trial is to evaluate the effects of daily treatments with low magnitude mechanical stimuli on bone in 160 children with Crohn disease.
Condition | Intervention |
Crohn Disease |
Device: Low magnitude mechanical stimulus Device: Placebo (inactive) low magnitude mechanical stimulus |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
Official Title: | Bone Health in Pediatric Crohn's Disease: A Low Magnitude Mechanical Stimulus Trial |
- change in trabecular volumetric BMD for age, sex and race z-score at 6 months and 12 months, as measured by pQCT of the tibia [ Time Frame: 12 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- change in cortical cross sectional moment of inertia z-score at 6 months and 12 months, as measured by pQCT of the tibia [ Time Frame: 12 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- change in spine volumetric BMD at 12 months, as measured by QCT [ Time Frame: 12 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Enrollment: | 138 |
Study Start Date: | February 2007 |
Study Completion Date: | August 2012 |
Primary Completion Date: | August 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
Experimental: 1
Active Low Magnitude Mechanical Stimulus
Device: Low magnitude mechanical stimulus
10 minute daily treatment sessions standing on the low magnitude mechanical stimulus device
Other Name: Whole body vibration
Placebo Comparator: 2 |
Device: Placebo (inactive) low magnitude mechanical stimulus
10 minute daily treatments standing on a placebo version of a low magnitude mechanical stimulus device
Other Name: Placebo (inactive) low magnitude mechanical stimulus
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Skeletal growth is characterized by increases in the size of the hard outer layer of bone (cortical bone), and the density of the inner layer of bone (trabecular or "spongy" bone). Children with Crohn disease (CD) have numerous risk factors for impaired bone accumulation, including poor growth, delayed puberty, malnutrition, glucocorticoid therapy and inflammation. We reported that children with CD had significant deficits in trabecular bone mineral density (BMD), cortical dimensions, and muscle mass; bone deficits were strongly associated with muscle deficits. No trials of therapies that build bone or prevent bone breakdown have been conducted in chronic pediatric inflammatory diseases. The capacity to increase bone mass and dimensions in response to mechanical loading is greatest during growth. Recent studies demonstrate that brief daily exposure to low magnitude mechanical stimuli (LMMS) enhances bone mass and quality. This 12-month double blind, placebo controlled randomized trial will evaluate daily 10-minute treatments with LMMS in 160 children with CD. Trabecular BMD, cortical dimensions, and muscle area will be measured by quantitative computed tomography (QCT). The LMMS device monitors adherence; these data will be transmitted by modem to the psychologist who will work closely with subjects to optimize adherence. All subjects will be provided with calcium and vitamin D supplements. The primary aims are to determine if treatment with LMMS results in increased trabecular BMD in the lower leg and spine and increased cortical dimensions in the lower leg in children with CD, compared with placebo controls. Secondary analyses will examine (1) the effect of LMMS on the functional muscle-bone unit, (2) the impact of pubertal stage, physical activity, and disease characteristics (e.g., steroid treatment) on the response to LMMS, (3) the sensitivity of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to detect treatment effects, and (4) changes in bone and muscle over 12 months off therapy following completion of the trial in subjects randomized to active devices.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 8 Years to 21 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 8-21 years
- Diagnosis of Crohn disease > 6 months
- Tibia vBMD z-score < 25th%tile for age and sex
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy
- Weight > 250 lb
- Medical illness (unrelated to Crohn)
- Cognitive/developmental disorder
- Do not speak English
- > 1 primary residence
- Unwilling to commit to 2 year study
- Sibling or cousin enrolled in trial
United States, Pennsylvania | |
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104 |
Principal Investigator: | Mary B Leonard, MD, MSCE | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia |
No publications provided
Responsible Party: | Mary Leonard, Principal Investigator, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00364130 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: | 07-004906, R01DK073946 |
Study First Received: | August 14, 2006 |
Last Updated: | August 2, 2013 |
Health Authority: | United States: Federal Government |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Crohn Disease Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Gastroenteritis |
Gastrointestinal Diseases Digestive System Diseases Intestinal Diseases |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on March 10, 2014


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The tunnel drive starts in a controlled environment at the south end of downtown. Fill soils dumped here by the city's early settlers have been removed or strengthened ahead of tunneling. Additionally, crews have built three protected areas — we call them safe havens — where they can crawl through the front of the machine to inspect it and make sure everything is working properly. Think of it this way: if Bertha were learning to ride a bike, Zone 1 would be her training wheels.
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Zone 2 is home to Milepost 31, the highway marker on State Route 99 that is so significant we named our project information center in Pioneer Square after it. Milepost 31 matters because it's where the tunneling machine passes beneath the viaduct—literally the intersection of the past and future SR 99 through downtown Seattle. Bertha's route takes her about 15 feet below the viaduct's foundation. In addition to other precautionary measures, crews built angled walls beneath the structure's foundation to protect it during tunneling.
Zone 3 — Columbia Street to Madison Street
Zone 3 marks Bertha's entrance into downtown. By this point she's passed the viaduct and is tunneling through clay, which is dense, uniform and easy on Bertha's cutterhead — all good things for crews digging their way beneath the city. With less groundwater here than in previous zones, crews must rely heavily on soil conditioners, which minimize the amount of wear on the machine's cutting tools.
Zone 4 — Madison Street to Seneca Street
Zone 4 finds Bertha directly between Western and First avenues. The soils here have spent thousands of years sitting under the weight of mile-high glaciers, making them ideal for tunneling. Bertha's route takes her past the foundation of the northbound SR 99 off-ramp to Seneca Street — her last look at the viaduct she's replacing.
Zone 5 — Seneca Street to Union Street
Near the end of Zone 5, Bertha settles into a steady path beneath First Avenue. The soils should continue to be solid, but let's say Bertha hits a boulder. No problem. She can swallow anything under three feet in diameter. Larger rocks will be broken down to a more manageable size.
Zone 6 — Union Street to Stewart Street
The SR 99 tunnel isn't the only tunnel in town. Far from it, actually. Proof is in the heart of Zone 6, where Bertha passes beneath a railroad tunnel dug by hand in 1904, as well as a major sewer tunnel serving neighborhoods to the east. Zone 6 also passes to the east of Pike Place Market, one of Seattle's biggest tourist attractions. Crews are taking great care to protect structures above and near the tunnel route. Nearly 200 buildings are being monitored around the clock by tunneling crews. While we don't expect much settlement, we're taking every precaution, including the monitors.
Zone 7 — Stewart Street to Lenora Street
Bertha reaches her deepest point — more than 200 feet below the surface — in Zone 7. Here, she starts to veer east toward Second Avenue. The soils in her path continue to be a good mixture of glacially compacted sand, clay and gravel.
Zone 8 — Lenora Street to Bell Street
In Zone 8, Bertha starts to climb toward the surface. As she does, she encounters a greater variety of soils. The surface above Zone 8 has seen its share of dirt moved over the years, including the massive regrade that leveled Denny Hill in the early 20th century. Bertha's dirt-moving is considerably less visible — but no less transformational — than that project.
Zone 9 — Bell Street to Denny Way
An old SR 99 tunnel meets a new SR 99 tunnel in Zone 9, as Bertha digs her way beneath the 1950s-era Battery Street Tunnel. The old tunnel will close for good as soon as the SR 99 tunnel opens to traffic in late 2015. Bertha also passes beneath the foundation of another Seattle transportation icon — the monorail.
Zone 10 — Denny Way to Harrison Street
Bertha's whole journey is about this moment: the big finish. By the time she reaches Denny Way, Bertha is less than 100 feet deep. She continues climbing until she emerges from the soil near the intersection of Sixth Avenue North and Harrison Street, a few blocks north of the Battery Street Tunnel.

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Diffusion tensor-based imaging reveals occult abnormalities in adrenomyeloneuropathy.
Title | Diffusion tensor-based imaging reveals occult abnormalities in adrenomyeloneuropathy. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2005 |
Authors | Dubey P, Fatemi A, Huang H, Nagae-Poetscher L, Wakana S, Barker PB, van Zijl P, Moser HW, Mori S, Raymond GV |
Journal | Annals of neurology |
Volume | 58 |
Issue | 5 |
Pagination | 758-66 |
Date Published | 2005 Nov |
Abstract | "Pure" adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) is the noninflammatory myeloneuropathic variant of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, where the disease process appears to be restricted to spinal cord tracts and peripheral nerves. The absence of obvious brain involvement makes it distinct from the inflammatory cerebral phenotypes of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. However, some pure AMN patients later experience development of cerebral demyelination, but little is known about the extent of brain involvement in pure AMN patients who have normal brain magnetic resonance imaging. We used diffusion tensor imaging to investigate possible occult cerebral abnormalities in such pure AMN patients. Fractional anisotropy and trace were studied in three-dimensional reconstructions of white matter tracts commonly involved in cerebral phenotypes of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. Results demonstrated reduced fractional anisotropy and increased trace in bilateral corticospinal tracts and genu of corpus callosum (p < 0.05). Diffusion tensor imaging-based three-dimensional fiber tracking showed occult tract-specific cerebral microstructural abnormalities in pure AMN patients who had a normal conventional brain magnetic resonance image. Corticospinal tract abnormalities could reflect a centripetal extension of spinal cord long-tract distal axonopathy. Accompanying abnormalities in genu of corpus callosum indicate that the disease pathology in pure AMN may not be limited to spinal cord long tracts alone, although the involvement of the latter is most prominent and severe. |
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Guest Opinion: America's Short History: Are We Nearing The End?
The American dream is dying.
Throughout history, nations have been constructed and nations have fallen. America is still new. Is the time coming for America?
When America began, our founding fathers wished to form the best country. They built the laws around morals and best way to make things work. Nothing made by men can be perfect, but these men tried their best. America has been known for many years as the greatest country.
Everyone wanted to come to America because they believed it would be a place where they could find work and freedom. Our country was originally filled with people who wanted to work for themselves and be free of grasping government. They rebelled against the King and declared that they would be independent. They defined the American dream.
Nowadays, this is what we look like: People are lazy. Too many people rely solely on welfare money which they did not earn for themselves. More and more people don't want to get jobs. Instead of rebelling against grasping powers, people want more. Each of these faults keep leading to more and more problems. The American dream is dying.
First, with more people relying on welfare to pay their debts, the economy is suffering. People who work are taxed. People who don't work get welfare money. Because they can live off of welfare, they stop working. Since there are less workers, the people who do work are taxed more. Hence, a cycle is formed and the economy continues on a downward slope.
Second, less people are even bothering to try and get jobs. Because of this, the economy falls short and has to close more jobs. Then, there are less jobs for people looking for them. However, there are certain jobs which will never run out, such as farming and constructing work. Still, though, the economy will not pick up until the people's work ethic does.
Third, with more controlling powers, there is less people can do. Many years ago, people could get jobs just by finding someone who needed help and was willing to hire them. Nowadays, a person needs to get licenses if they want a job, not even necessarily a good one. Also, with education, the control over everything increases while the efficiency drops. Businesses cannot always function to the best of their abilities because of too much control. Livestock production losing so much of its benefit because of the ridiculous laws being forced on the breeders. See the movie Food Inc. for more on that. Yet, people are still persisting to vote for more control.
All in all, people have lost sight of the American dream. Some of the visible results are obvious: people are gaining weight because they are lazy; education standards are falling because the children follow the adults laziness; the jobs market is falling because people are lazy. All of these lead to one thing: the fall of our great nation.
What more is there to say? All nations fall after time. However, why are we choosing for America to fall sooner rather than later? WHY? Lazy is not a good excuse. We are told that we are moving forward. Sadly, it looks like forward is toward the end.
All of this turmoil in our world should not bring you down, though. The only one stopping you from standing up would be you. This is how I make my stand. What will you do?
Just remember this: Never give up faith. Never lose hope. Never, never, never, never!
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, pray for us!
God bless America, the land of the free and the home of the brave!
Nikolai Brelinsky lives in North Carolina. He attends Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Rocky Mount. He is a cadet in the Civil Air Patrol cadet program. Nikolai plans on possibly going to college in the future. He is a home-schooled high school student.
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1 year ago
Darn Good Article! Now, what can we do about it? Blessings...
1 year ago
To Nikolai,
I take your point and I understand and share your concern but I don't think talking about America 'coming to an earthly end' is either rational or sensible. America will not come to an end, it will change, evolve, develop, as part of the ongoing life process. Some of those changes will be positive, some negative, our task is to try to maximize the positive and minimize the negative. I believe this can be carried out more effectively by concerned but rational, focused analysis and debate, in line with the core principles of Catholicism - Faith and Reason. -
1 year ago
@Nikolai: Don't take this the wrong way, but I have to say that you are very naive. A lot of people in this country are not lazy just because they are on welfare. Lazy is a term that is a very slippery slope; it's accusatory, as it suggests that people don't lack ambition, but they willfully refuse to act upon it.
I've worked with a lot of people in my life, for money and for charity. I've also helped a lot of poor people throughout this nation who struggle with the misconception that they're lazy. They don't have video games to play all day, or television shows to watch. There are people who struggle with mental issues that affect their ability to maintain a job, let alone have a family. I've already had 2 friends who have committed suicide, not because they were lazy, but because they couldn't find viable work in this economy to keep food on the table for their children.
1 year ago, I lost my job, and I've been looking since then, so understand that I don't particularly like being called "lazy" for beating that pavement, getting interviews, but getting no callbacks. Companies tend to post jobs repeatedly when their not looking to employ, just get a quota for their HR department. It's discourage to find that after a month or two, the same job you've applied to and interviewed for is still up and open. Likewise, I've been to a lot of job fairs where people on welfare are looking for work from places that are hiring, places that are too far from where they live when most don't even own a car anymore - those people wouldn't appreciate some homeschooled teenager calling them lazy.
And I recognize that not everybody is as well-intentioned as some - I used to work as a fraud investigator. I learned from that job that there's a small percentage of people in this world who work the system to their advantage, while the majority gets stereotyped and discriminated against. Trust me, you'll find this out when you're old enough to sign legal contracts. -
1 year ago
We have fallen from the great country our forefathers envisioned. But we need to look at ourselves before we blame other. We are all jealous of others who have more and or work less. The entitlement programs are probably out of control, the regulations are probably unintentionally to restrictive, and the government attempts to regulate the economy are failing. What can we do? Very few can start a business and many of those who can start or expand a business won't because there are easier more profitable ways to make money. It is not just the people on welfare who are lazy. We All are contributing to this problem. If businesses would create jobs there would be more people to buy their products. Henry ford realized this and create a car that anyone who worked building one could afford. When we send jobs to others countries who is going to buy those products. Less people can afford them.
1 year ago
To Joseph, specifically, but not exclusively:
Yes, we must believe in God's providence. However, Jesus did not found the United States of America as His church. He never said "I will not let America die." Throughout history, many nations have died. It doesn't matter what God they believed would save them, they declined because of their own fault. I do believe that if it is God's will, then we will be saved. But, I don't know God's will for our country. So, through my perspective, I believe America may be coming to an earthly end.
Let us be honest. America is practically a divided nation. And "A house divided will fall against itself", no?
-Nikolai -
1 year ago
It would be wonderful of those currently unemployed took a skill or interest and started a small business. Maybe this would go nowhere for some, but for others who knows? With the economy in such terrible shape finding a job, especially full time employment is difficult. Wages are very low and benefits are few, I'm not picking on employers, it is just the truth.
Americans need to start building/producing again! We do this by one small business at a time. I understand the lack of incentive to accept a job, work hard and when you get your pay check there is not enough to make ends meet. This is what drove me to venture out on my own and start a small business doing something I love to do. I am building something, producing and trying to make a better future for me and my children. Will I succeed, I don't know, there are no guarantees. I do know this however, as a country we have to stop sitting around and waiting for someone to fix the problem. We are the, "Someone." -
1 year ago
I think we need to do a welfare reform and make it so that no welfare is given to any household unless every adult at that address is either working, volunteering, or in school, or a combination of the three that adds up to full time work. No more sitting around at home playing video games all day. I know there are people out there who are honestly trying to find work, and all these taxes are making it more difficult for businesses to hire people. Reform welfare, lower taxes, and get America working again.
1 year ago
The problem with the American people as with all human beings when they have everything handy, fast and are living in a comfortable environment with all the conveniences available even for low income people, they tend to take things for granted which leads to having them rely on others to do things for them and the more convenient, the better, the more of unaffordable things is OK since the attraction of new "gadgets" is luring and abolish reasoning. America reached its "First World" status through generations of hard working people, now, for this generation, it's time to reap. A consuming society that produces nothing and where people want everything for free and doesn't rely on God, but on politicians who are lying to have more power and control, ends up in History's garbage. And America is heading that way.
1 year ago
The statue of Liberty the very symbol of America beaconing the weary, poor etc is but seen in her, the cup overflowing with the blood of millions aborted, so how can she who kills her own be trusted to care for outsiders which does call her lie, but then can an idol ever tell the truth other than its own, to Guage its future.
1 year ago
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10 year old Christopher Duffley was born blind and autistic but that doesn't prevent him from singing and playing his heart out for the Lord. His incredible spirit and love for God is a huge inspiration to us. Christopher reminds us that absolutely nothing can get in our way when we look to Christ for strength. This special and beautiful performance of Your Grace Is Enough will bless your day!
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Seven Favorite Things: Department 17
Department 17 is off to a big year. Co-owned by local boys, Nelson Jang, Daniel Lee, and Adrian Putra, the indie menswear retailer kicked off 2012 with a strong move from their Russian Hill digs into a larger, more shopper-friendly space in Hayes Valley.
With the cushy square footage, the boys beefed-up their quality-first brand list, adding fresh faces like Reigning Champ (#4) of Canada, and Kitsune of Paris, to the roster.
The online store is still growing, but with their expanded reach, the site is already selling out of favorites like the Japanese-made Porter Layer 3way Briefcase (#2). Ideal for urban commuters, this clever bag switches from street-smart briefcase/messenger to action-ready backpack in seconds (and looks oh-so-slick in each mode). Keep an eye out for the re-stock on that one, and in the meantine, check out the rest of our spring/summer favorites from Department 17.
1. Outlier Three Way Shorts, $128
2. Porter Layer 3way Briefcase, $515
3. Department Seventeen Pocket Squared in Sunwash Red, $12
4. Reigning Champ Heavy Weight Terry Varsity Jacket, $198
5. Porter Board Travel Organizer, $108
6. Crescent Down Works Montagne Parka, $370
7. Crescent Down Works Italian Vest, $210
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Day 1
Fly to Istanbul, transfer to our hotel.
Day 2
We start off our grand tour of Turkey with a full day highlights tour of Istanbul including the Hippodrome square in old Stamboul. Although often known as the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, a hippodrome was in fact first built on this site even earlier. Today little remains of the original structure, however the area today is now carefully maintained and offers a number of different monuments and glimpses of its glorious past. Other places to visit are the famous Blue Mosque, and the Topkapi Palace which was the residence of the Ottoman sultans for 400 years.
Day 3
Heading out of Istanbul towards Ankara, we stop at Abant Lake. Surrounded by dense pine forests, this fresh water lake is 1325 metres above sea level and covers an area of 125 hectares, fed by underwater sources. The countryside is pleasantly different in every season - autumn brings a host of reds, yellows and greens off set by the rich hues of the soil. In winter the much of the landscape is tucked beneath a glistening white blanket. Flora and fauna go wild in Abant in the springtime offering a wealth of opportunities for photographers. The lake in summer has rich plant life with wild fruit trees, flowers, mushrooms all around, and water lilies covering the surface. We then head on to spend the night in Beypazari. Approx driving times - Istanbul to Abant 4hrs, Abant to Beypazari 2hrs.
Day 4
A short drive into Ankara to visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations, giving a superb oversight of the peoples inhabiting this diverse land over the centuries. Following this we drive to Anitkabir, an impressive memorial erected in honour of Ataturk the founder of the modern secular republic. From here our route continues to the south through undulating hills and farmland, passing the second biggest salt lake in the world and eventually reaching Cappadocia, our base for two nights. Approx driving time to Goreme 4.5 hrs including stop at a salt lake.
Day 5
It is possible to start the day by taking an optional balloon ride over this eerie landscape. We explore the main sights of Cappadocia on foot and by road. The lunar landscape of Cappadocia is formed from tufa - compacted volcanic ash that erodes easily and is very suitable for making caves. Since the earliest times men have burrowed into this rock, making underground houses, churches and even large cities. Some of the caves are decorated with religious frescoes and form an almost complete record of Christian art, over a period of about 1,000 years. There is also a castle at Uchisar, hosting a fantastic view of the surrounding area, with many rock churches - some of which were used as monasteries at Goreme. Renowned local produce includes earthenware pottery at Avanos and wine making in Cappadocia.
Day 6
The town of Egirdir is situated on the shores of the lake of the same name, one of the largest of Turkey's Lake District, covering a massive 482 square kilometres. The history of the town stretches back centuries, covering the major Empires that ruled here, including the Romans and Ottomans. Indeed, the town was once an important stop on the King's Way, a trading route connecting Ephesus to Babylon. The lake's two islands are connected to the town by a causeway, and it's possible to visit the Byzantine fortress and the restored Byzantine Church.
Approx driving time Goreme to Egirdir 5.5 hours.
Day 7
We continue on the long drive southwest, through the Taurus mountain range to the Mediterranean Coast. En route we visit Aspendos, an important city of antiquity that boasts one of the most well preserved Roman theatres, built to seat 7000 spectators. We then continue onwards to Antalya. Approx driving time Konya to Antalya 2.5hrs.
Day 8
Today we stop at the ancient site of Termessos which hangs 1000 metres above sea level on a natural rocky plateau, and is one of the best preserved ancient sites in Turkey, with a theatre, temples and numerous buildings and points of interest. Our destination is the town of Fethiye on the beautiful mediterranean coast, where we overnight. Approx driving time Antalya to Fethiye 3.5 hours.
Day 9
Fethiye enjoys a wonderful locationon the Turquoise Coast, so known for the beautifully-coloured waters. It has become a popular spot for tourists who enjoy not only the weather and natural beauty, but the comparatively relaxed feel and friendly welcome of a town not overrun by mainstream tourism. This is a great place to spend a relaxing day, with plenty on offer. Oludeniz is a fabulous beach for relaxation and a swim however there is also plenty for those keen to explore the cultural side. Rhodes is just a short ferry ride away, whilst inland lies the village of Kayakoy. Kayakoy is sometimes called the 'ghost village' as it was abandoned as a result of the population exchange between Greece and Turkey in 1923.
Fethiye itself has a rich history, sitting on the site of ancient Termessos, the remains of which can still be seen today in certain parts of the town.
Day 10
Our destination today is to visit the famous limestone cascades of Pamukkale - literally 'cotton castle'. The thermal spring waters, laden with magnesium and calcium salts, run over the edge of a plateau to form a sparkling white cascade of basins ringed by stalactites, a series of petrified waterfalls and paddling pools. A great deal of preservation work has gone into the pools in recent years and it's possible to cross them barefoot. The water has been used therapeutically since Roman times and behind the cascades are the scattered ruins of the ancient Roman city of Hierapolis. Overnight Pamukkale.
Day 11
Today's visit is one of the trip's true highlights - the famous Roman city of Ephesus, where we take a tour of one of the greatest cities of antiquity. At its zenith in the 2nd century AD it had a population of 300,000 and was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her temple was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, until an arsonist destroyed it; excavations at the temple have been prevented by the high local water table. The New Testament gives a stirring account of silversmiths' protest in the theatre against St. Paul preaching Christianity on the streets of Ephesus. Overnight Pamukkale.
Approx driving time Pamukkale to Selcuk 3 hours.
Day 12
Heading out of Assos, we visit Bergama. Our tour takes in a visit to the acropolis of Pergamum, which played an important role in the history of Asia Minor. Its architects and sculptors were among the finest in the Hellenistic world. We continue on to stunning Assos where Aristotle gave lessons for two years. Ovenight Assos. Approx driving time Selcuk to Assos 4.5hrs
Day 13
Assos is officially known as Behramkale, though it is still often referred to by its ancient name. Today many ruins remain in and around this quiet seaside town, including those of the Temple of Athena and the necropolis, on a nearby hill. There is also a hamlet near the quayside of old stone houses, and across the water the island of Lesbos is not far, and it was from here that the founders of the town came. Overnight Assos.
Day 14
We start off with the ancient city of Troy, long thought to be a legendary place until it was re-discovered in the 19th century by the amateur archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann. The Trojans repeatedly repulsed the Achaeans until after 10 years Odysseus conceived the stratagem of the Wooden Horse to trick the Trojans and allow them to rescue Helen. It is a short crossing from Asia into Europe at Canakkale by vehicle ferry and a short drive from there to important sites from the Great War Gallipoli Campaign. After visiting Anzac Cove and the memorial of the 57th Regiment, we proceed to Chunuk Bair, where the New Zealand Memorial is located. This is the highest point of the peninsula and the best site for an impression of conditions endured. Overnight Istanbul. Approx driving time Assos to Istanbul 6hrs
Day 15
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NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift has been turning heads with her new, sexy wardrobe, but the 23-year-old says it's just a reflection of getting older.
Swift has people buzzing about her recent red carpet choices, which have included plunging necklines and shorter skirts. ''As far as wardrobe, we have been operating from a different place,'' Swift said.
While her choices may be demure compared with the Kim Kardashians of the world, for Swift, a former teen sweetheart, it's raised eyebrows, and she acknowledges that it's been a bit of a shock for some people who are accustomed to seeing her wear long dresses. She recalled how her decision to wear shorts at last year's MTV Video Music Awards caused a stir.
''It was like, 'Gasp, Taylor wears shorts.' And I thought it was hilarious,'' she said, adding: ''I'm not going to be like taking my clothes off or that sort of thing.''
Swift's new look is a reflection of her overall maturation, with her latest album, ''Red,'' selling more than 3 million copies since it was released last fall and producing two smash singles, ''I Knew You Were Trouble'' and ''We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,'' which is nominated for record of the year at next month's Grammy Awards.
''I'm so happy about (my) three nominations — it's so unreal,'' Swift said in a phone interview Monday from Paris.
Swift said she's especially happy with the success of songs like ''I Knew You Were Trouble,'' a dance-infused song that takes her further from her country realm than ever before.
''The fans have been so good to me this year,'' she said. ''I wanted to make a genre-defying record, I wanted to make an album that was hard to pin down, and hard to box in.''
Swift said fans should expect more surprises during her upcoming tour, which kicks off March 13 in Omaha, Neb. She's partnering with Diet Coke for the tour, and she's signed on to be a pitchwoman for the beverage.
While a recent op-ed piece in The New York Times questioned whether pop stars should be endorsing soft drinks with society's push toward a healthier lifestyle, Swift, who noted she's become more health-conscious, said the beverage is part of her life.
''I think my lifestyle plays a part into what I choose to endorse,'' Swift said. ''Diet Coke is something that is a part of my life. ... Also a part of my life is exercise.''
Her partnership with the soft drink company includes the use of social media platforms to connect with fans, something that Swift, an avid Tweeter and presence on Instagram, already uses on her own.
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The Knights star signed with Georgia in front of family, friends, and teammates in Deerfield's media center Thursday.
Webb says becoming a Dawg was an easy decision.
He says he's simply following the family tradition.
"All my family has basically gone to the University of Georgia. My dad went. His dad went. Both my sisters have gone," he says of the school. "It's going to be awesome. It's a dream come true honestly. It's going to be great."
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