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While reading an article entitled Therapists and climate change by Garry Cooper (PSYCHOTHERAPY NETWORKER, 10-11/2011), I was amazed at the parallels that occur between repairing and protecting our natural world and attending to appetite. Turns out that both share similar psychological dynamics.
A similar conflict can occur regarding getting healthy. On the one hand, you want to eat healthfully and be fit. This is what you are aware of valuing. However, equally strongly, you want the comfort and distraction of food. Because this immediate need trumps your long-term health and fitness desires, you end up dissociating or disconnecting from your values. In fact, many disregulated eaters go even further by detaching completely from bodily signals. It's as if you want a body to be healthier, but don't connect this desire with the body you are not caring for effectively. You appear to yourself (and others) to be apathetic, and can't fathom why you're taking such risks with your health. This is similar to folks who seem apathetic because they insist they want a more ecologically balanced world but don't recycle.
If you've disconnected from your body and how you are harming it, the first step is to acknowledge this fact. Accept that what you say you want and what you do are going in opposite directions. Be compassionate and stay aware of and curious to this conflict. Then as you think about food during the day, return to your higher order desire to be fit and healthy so that you can break dissociation and reconnect your values and the behaviors which lead you to supporting them. Resolve your conflicts about self-care and doing what's in your best interest and it will be easier to eat "normally." And while you're at it, please do your utmost to take care of the planet as well!
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I have heard good reports of Libre Office, but has anyone come across any snags? For example, if I create a document in Libre Office can I send it as an attachment to an e-mail and, if I do, can the recipient open it in MS Office or do they also have to have Libre Office?
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No. Yes if you save it as a Word document then send it.
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Sorry, but I am confused. Does this mean that I have to have MS Office in addition to Libre Office? If so, what is the point of downloading Libre Office? I was hoping to use Libre Office instead of MS Office.
Does this mean that I can not attach documents or spreadsheet created in Libre Office to an e-mail because unless the recipient has Libre Office, they can not read them?
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When you create a document in Libre Office you will have the opportunty to save it in various formats. Saving as a Word document (.doc) will enable a user of Microsoft Office to open it. The same applies to spreadsheets and other file types. Since it is free, why not install it and see for yourself?
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If you are new to Libre Office, then I would suggest that you have a look at YouTube, because there are a number of tutorial videos available to possibly watch and learn from.
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I do not want to confuse you further, but you should know, that interoperability of LibreOffice with Microsoft Office does not work perfectly; e.g. if you use Writer, create a document, save it in a Word format (doc/x), and open it with Word, it will most probably look very different. You might see formatting losses, weird layout, missing objects, or other issues.
If best possible compatibility with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is very important for you, you should better try FreeOffice. This is another free full-featured office suite, but it has the excellent import and export filters from SoftMaker integrated, those are unrivaled on the market. FreeOffice has several other merits, e.g. it's faster than LibreOffice, it has no problems with password-protected files, it has a better user interface, etc., I personally prefer it. You get it here for Windows and Linux:
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With his recent DUI arrest and a fractured neck suffered during practice, it appears that Tito Ortiz could be done with Bellator. If that is the case, then it looks like the former UFC champion could be done with TNA as well, as Dixie Carter and her promotion would no longer be contractually obligated to utilize him.
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I am so ready to be done. My job is about to drive me over the edge. Correction: it already has. I've been fighting off anxiety and sleeplessness for the past three months. I thought I could deal with it on my own, but my body is telling me otherwise. I am on the verge of a panic attack right now because people will just not respect the fact that I am on vacation.
I am this close to shutting down my entire business and get hired on at my husband's workplace as a coder for minimum wage part time. I really am. This isn't funny any more.
I know that part of the stress is my fault, because I keep falling behind, but dammit, where do people get off on treating me like a second class citizen, or like they are the only people in the world?!
As I said, I am fed up. If hermit was a career choice, I'd choose that. Maybe I can apply for a grant. I can make it performance art.
I keep falling behind because of the sheer futility of it all. I know I should have the self discipline to do the day-to-day stuff, but hey guess what? I DON'T!!!! Yes! i AM A COMPLETE FAILURE AS A HUMAN BEING AND AN ENTREPRENEUR! yES! SHUN ME! JUDGE ME! LOOK DOWN ON ME! bECAUSE YOU ARE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH BETTER!
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Okay. Deep breath. Yeah, so anyway, I may have to go on anti-anxiety meds because cutting out caffeine and chocolate and sugar just isn't enough. It could be withdrawal, I realize, but JEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ. I'd like to be able to enjoy my life again. At least a little. Is that too much to ask? I can totally see why my sister smoked week for so long and then got on Prozac.
But other than that, I'm okay.
Any encouragement would be helpful, because my husband is in complete denial about it (as in "just have a glass of wine, it's all in your head") and I have no friends in real life. And my cats are useless as per usual.
I am at the end of my rope with my Specialized Sirrus Sport. It seems that just about every month I am down at the bike shop for something or other. Just since the beginning of the year, I have had to replace the back tire, the cassette, the shifters, a failed inner tube (the valve exploded while I was out riding; I thought someone was shooting at me), and when I went to get geared up for a charity ride tomorrow, I found a fault in the front tire. There is this little bubble that is distending the tire. This happened a few months ago with my back tire. I am SO OVER THIS BIKE!!!
Yeah. You could say I am a bit frustrated.
I have a Giant mountain bike on layaway at the local shop. I am starting to have second thoughts. Am I going to have just as much trouble with a more expensive bike? I sure hope not. I mean, it has a carbon frame, just like my Specialized, but I'm hoping that the components will last longer. I realize that I am a good 30 pounds over maximum weight, and I know that has to be taken into account, but I mean really. What the actual bloody heck is going on with my Specialized???
It vexes me endlessly.
Any suggestions you real cyclists may have would be most helpful, because I am about to chuck the dumb thing.
Greetings, Sparkpeeps, and welcome to the continuing series of indignities that is my life. You ought to get a kick out of this.
So there I was last night, stepping out of the shower and drying off, trying to get ready for bed. It had been a LOOOOONNNNG day, and Mrs. Karlsson was VERY tired. HOW tired became quite evident in the minutes to follow.
See, I'm one of those lucky people who manage to contract "bike rash" due to chafing and perspiration and so forth. Let's just say that the nether regions are a very uncomfortably itchy area after a ride. To combat this, I have invested in some anti-itch cream, the name of which escapes me right now.
As I was saying, I was going through my nightly ritual of treating the affected areas and reached for the tube sitting on the vanity. Everything was fine, but then there was the unmistakable odor of wintergreen. 'That's funny,' I thought. 'Why does it smell like Icy-Hot?' I got my answer soon after.
Ladies and gentlemen, let me say that I would not wish such an excruciating burning sensation in the nether regions upon ANYONE. Well... almost anyone. After trying to keep quiet and not alert my husband to my agony, I hobbled into the bedroom and tried to pretend that nothing was going on. My lethal expression gave me away. "What happened to you?" he asked. "I mixed up the Icy-Hot with the Cortisone," I whispered. He rarely laughs out loud, but he did this time. "Go get in the shower, quick! Before there's any permanent damage!" he said, trying not to wet on himself from laughing so hard. I dashed to the shower, and, about a half an hour later, the burning subsided.
I stood under the freezing stream of water, cursing the indignity of human existence, and then I thought that it was actually a pretty hilarious thing to do to oneself. I mean, really. It's hard to take yourself seriously when you do something that dumb.
Moral of the story: keep your muscle relievers close, but your cortisone closer, especially if the tubes are the same size and color.
Greetings, Sparkpeeps.
I know it's been a while, but I crawled under a rock in the weeks leading up to my birthday and just decided to stay there. This seems to happen every year. I think I must be one of the few people in the world who actually dreads their birthday because they will be forced to celebrate it. It stresses me out, and the expectations always lead to disappointment. I actually feel the same way about most holidays, but there we are.
To get myself out of my funk, I began mulling over doing another bike rally. I stopped doing them two years ago because I felt I was always the ONE PERSON who had nobody waiting at the finish line. It is discouraging, so I quit doing them. I got tired of feeling like a social outcast. Okay, I also got tired of being buzzed by the Tour de France trainees and then trying to climb a hill behind a person who hadn't figured out what all their gears are for. Bottom line: I'm a lone cyclist, and I guess I always will be.
But lo! I was on the local website for all things Texas bike related, and saw there was a charity rally for a local hospital. I have an acquaintance who works for that hospital, and who recently took up cycling. So I dropped a hint, and he said he'd "look into it." As you all probably know, this is code for "in your dreams." Usually, that's what it means. I just let it slide and got on with being overworked and underpaid.
Then I got a note from him saying that we were signed up for a fund raising team. And I have to wear a tutu.
I thought he was kidding.
He wasn't.
At first, I was outraged. ME?! In a TUTU?! Then I thought "YEAHHHHH!!!!! I CAN GET AWAY WITH ACTING LIKE A COMPLETE NUT, AND IT'S FOR A GOOD CAUSE!" So I'm down with it. Now I just have to find a tutu. My friend is going to wear a tutu as well. In fact, the whole schtick of this team is wearing a tutu. Brilliant.
I want to find the ugliest tutu known to humankind. It will be epic.
Greetings, Sparkpeeps.
Today was a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG day.
I got a call from my husband at 8:30 this morning. I was about to go out and scrape the inch of SNOW off the car before heading to a client visit in a neighboring city. It seems that black ice had accumulated in a frighteningly short amount of time, and his wheels locked up when he took a turn off the freeway. He plowed into the curb and it bent the passenger side front wheel into the wheel well and the car was no longer drivable. It was 16 degrees outside, with a windchill factor of 4, and the snow was getting worse. I told him to find shelter immediately, and to hell with the car. He told me that there was a hotel about a half mile away, and he said to meet him there and he would make for that.
Lord have mercy what a drive. He managed to drive the car to the hotel (nearly running off the road in the process) while I was throwing on sweaters and socks and forgetting to eat breakfast in my haste, and I headed out into the snow to start the car. In the process, I broke the knob that controls the heater, so all that would work was the air conditioning. So off I went, slipping and sliding. It took a half hour to get to the freeway (normally it takes maybe eight minutes), then another half hour to get to the exit where the hotel was. The snow was so bad that I couldn't see to get over into the proper lane, and since the very polite and courteous drivers of Dallas would not let me over anyway, I had to turn around and try to find a back way. All the back roads were frozen. The intersections were iced over. And I was lost. Another half hour later, I eventually found the hotel, and my husband.
Who hadn't called a tow truck.
I think this is the moment when I bit my tongue off. He was pretty shook up, and cold, and bewildered. So, I gave him the number of roadside assistance through our insurance company (that he had on his keychain and didn't have the presence of mind to look for, poor guy) and let him handle it. I was reminded of similar incidents in childhood, where some crisis would occur, and my mom would have to go bail my dad out, or vice versa, and that's when the fireworks would start. They would start screaming at each other and calling names, which would terrify my sister and me (and passersby), and make the situation a thousand times worse than it had to be. Fortunately, I have learned from their mistakes, and from other old married ladies. It is disrespectful and unhelpful to berate a man when he's shook up, especially when he's your husband. So instead, I gave him a big hug and a kiss and let him take care of business. Meanwhile, I sat watching early morning trashy television and drinking bad hotel coffee and thinking "look on the bright side, kiddo: at least you didn't have to go visit that plague-ridden middle school this morning! And nobody got hurt. And our car has full coverage."
About fifteen minutes later, another man came in. He had the exact same thing happen to him at the exact same spot where my husband had his accident. He called AAA. We had called All-State. Forty-five minutes later, his tow truck arrived, and he left. Meanwhile, our truck was not scheduled to arrive until three hours later. So we waited. I was not pleased, but I didn't want to exacerbate the situation or upset my husband (whose hands finally stopped shaking by about 11:00). We watched some daytime talk show and marveled at how mean and catty women can be. We watched Divorce Court and marveled at a great many things. We watched TMZ Live and were convinced as to why the rest of the world hates America. And our pickup time came and went.
I was ready to go home. I had tons of work to do, but my dear husband wanted to be patient. So I bit my tongue (again), and sweetly asked him to call the insurance company and see what the deal was. So he eventually got through, and they said they'd text him back when they got the truck rescheduled. So we watched Judge Judy and an hour of local news, and another round of Divorce Court and no text.
Mrs. Karlsson decided that enough was enough. I could feel my blood starting to boil. I could also feel my blood sugar hit rock bottom. Let me tell you, the world does NOT want to deal with me after four cups of coffee and no food. I make Ivan the Terrible look like a saint. No joke. So I excused myself to the ladies' room to give myself a moment to come up with a logical argument as to why my dear sweet husband should stand up for his rights as a paying customer and call to demand an answer. This, I concluded, would be much more constructive than what I had witnessed in my youth when my parents would deal with a crisis by insulting each other and raising their voices so they could be heard three counties over (it always amazes me that nobody ever called the cops on them). So saying, I emerged from the ladies' room, smiled, and gave my husband a well-reasoned and calmly delivered argument as to why he should call again. So he did. "Oh! We forgot to reschedule!" said the agent. 'I'm going to need stitches,' I thought. I was very tempted to take the phone away from my husband and give the agent what-for, but I didn't. So my husband patiently explained that we had been waiting for several hours and no truck had arrived. They said they'd get back to him.
By this time, it was getting late, and I hadn't brought my husband's evening dose of anti-rejection medication for his transplanted liver, foolishly assuming that our insurance company was competent and we wouldn't have to wait ALL EFFING DAY FOR AN EFFING TOW TRUCK. *ahem* Excuse me. It was two hours before he was scheduled for his next dose when the insurance company finally got back to him and told him it would be another two hours before the tow truck would arrive. My dear, sweet husband agreed to wait.
At this point, Mrs. Karlsson had had Quite Enough. She quietly informed her husband through gritted teeth that we would leave the vehicle and deal with it in the morning, and that his medicine schedule was more important. He protested, but eventually conceded the point when I pointed out the likelihood of the truck actually arriving on time, the fact that the roads were getting worse, it was getting dark outside, and rush hour was about to start. I told him we'd be lucky if we made it home in time to take his medicine (it's really not a good idea to skip or be late with doses of anti-rejection medication: you could lose the transplanted organ and wind up dead). He argued that the hotel wouldn't let us park overnight. I said "ask and ye shall receive." So he went to ask. And they graciously agreed to let us leave the car (especially since two different shifts of employees had watched us wait in the lobby all day). That being done, we left for home.
After six hours of waiting for a truck that never came, we finally made it home, tired and hungry enough to douse the cats in pizza sauce and have at it. I decided that I would schedule a tow truck on my own for the morning and my husband could handle it on his way to work. And viola, it was done, easy-peasey. Ironically, an hour later, the tow truck that our insurance company provided called from the hotel parking lot to say they were ready to pick us up. My husband told them they were too late, that we had gone home after waiting for six hours and had hired someone else. Then he hung up.
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I put it to you that even though me being patient with my husband and letting him handle things was a respectful and empowering thing to do, it was not productive and I feel we were taken advantage of by our lousy insurance company. I also lost a full day of work, which I can't afford since I've already been out sick for two weeks. When you're self-employed, if you don't work, you don't get paid. Also, I don't think there's enough thread in the world to stitch up all these bite marks on my tongue. I think I need skin grafts.
My patience sorely tried (albeit with a relieved hubby, which makes it worth it somehow), I bid you all good night. And I pity the fool who tries to cross me tomorrow.


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The last time we heard from tabi Bonney he was floating up on a Castle on a Cloud, but today's selection finds him returning solidly to Earth alongside two hip-hop legends. New release Chop, Chop finds frequent production provider Ski Beatz taking a quick trip to the islands, layering a steel drum melody over some straight hip-hip drum patterns like only Mr. Beatz can. Opening the lyrical festivities over this eclectic beat is Yasiin Bey (better known by his previous name Mos Def), who delivers a relaxed and deceptively dope verse that will have serious heads hitting rewind and busting out their notebook. Impressively, Bonney holds his own next to Bey, laying down some legitimate lyricism of his own: "Educated moves, took the time and meditated / trappers on the block always only barely make it." Chop Chop and much more can be found on tabi's upcoming free album The Endless Summer, due to hit the interwebs this coming Thursday, May 17. In the meantime, fans of the DMV can check out the project's previous releases right here on The DJBooth.
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TOP: This is the first knit fabric I have worked with and the pattern was so easy! The pattern said to have raw edges, but I overlocked the edges and then rolled them and did a narrow hem. The top only took about 2 hrs to make (cutting and sewing). It is very comfortable and I'm really pleased with how it looks. I will be making another!
SHORTS: The shorts are also extremely comfortable as the material is slightly stretchy. The pattern for these is also quick and simple to follow.
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Jul 16, 2013, 12.15 AMby rainfall
Really nice!!
Jan 26, 2009, 06.46 AMby jen1036
I absolutely LOVE this shirt! And it looks so good on you! I think I'm going to have to try to make myself one next time I go buy fabric. :)
Apr 28, 2008, 07.36 AMby nenasew
Beautiful look. I havent had much luck with knits but maybe I will give it a try.
Feb 23, 2008, 08.20 AMby heatherrique
This ensemble is absolutely breathtaking and stunning! Very flattering top! As Roddy Stewart would croon, "You Wear It Well!" ;-}
Feb 22, 2008, 03.41 AMby bellinda81
Hi, I have added a pic of the top layed out flat. It is one piece of material and folded along the straight side. It's should sit on my hips a bit lower and be more angled but I made it a little too small! I thought the pic would best explain how the gathers fall.
Feb 21, 2008, 12.19 PMby valmcf
I love the top!
Feb 21, 2008, 09.17 AMby britnlind
This is adorable. I am making it tonite. Looks like you could cut it on a fold, fit, two seams and poof…cute shirt!! I have no idea how to do the gather, though.
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I love it, I want to draft this top, I'm into the easy sew, simple pattern now.
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Looks very good. I like this combination.
Feb 21, 2008, 02.46 AMby fashion1
it looks great together! very stylish and comfy!
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Congratulations! The shirt and shorts really look great. I like the gathers at the side. Nice fabric!
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Article: Patterns of radiographic changes in hands and feet of rheumatoid arthritis in Saudi Arabia.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The aim of the study was to characterize the pattern of radiographic changes in the hands and feet of rheumatoid arthritis in Saudi patients. The radiographs of hands and feet of rheumatoid arthritis patients attending rheumatology outpatient clinics of King Khalid University Hospital in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, over the period extending from March to June 2001, were examined and reported for the presence of osteopenia, joint space narrowing, and erosions. Fifty-six rheumatoid arthritis patients were studied. Their mean age was 50 + 1.9 years, and mean disease duration was 9.07 + 0.84 years. Generalized osteopenia was seen in 16/56 (29%) and periarticular osteopenia in 38/56 (68%). Joint space narrowing was present in 9/56 (16%) of feet and 35/56 (63%) of hand x-rays. Erosions were seen in 3/56 (6%) of feet and in 22/56 (39%) of hand x-rays. Significant correlation was seen between joints space narrowing, joint erosions, and disease duration. Radiographic changes in hands and feet of Saudi rheumatoid arthritis patients are less severe than those reported from the West, and the pattern is also different with less affection of the feet.Saudi medical journal 08/2005; 26(7):1065-7. · 0.62 Impact Factor
Article: Effect of diclofenac alone or in combination with alpha-tocopherol on the oxidative activity of polymorphonuclear leukocytes in healthy and osteoarthritic individuals.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To investigate the effects of diclofenac alone or when combined with alpha-tocopherol on the oxidative activity of polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) in healthy and osteoarthritic (OA) patients. The study was carried out at the College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, over the period 1999 to 2000. Twelve healthy controls and 12 osteoarthritic patients were recruited to the study. Twelve healthy controls and osteoarthritic patients were given diclofenac 50 mg thrice daily orally, initially for 5 days then alpha-tocopherol at 200 mg thrice daily orally, was added for another 5 days. Blood samples were drawn before the start of the study (pre-treatment) and at 5 days following treatment with diclofenac alone and 10 days following treatment with diclofenac and alpha-tocopherol. Chemiluminescence (CL) response was measured for whole blood and isolated polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) on all samples. Diclofenac enhanced CL response of whole blood and of PMNs of healthy controls when stimulated with phorbol myristate acetate (PMA) and opsonized zymosan (OPZ). Co-treatment with alpha-tocopherol resulted in no appreciable change in the CL response of whole blood when stimulated with PMA or OPZ but a further significant enhancement of CL response of isolated PMNs when these cells were stimulated by either PMA or OPZ. In osteoarthritic patients, diclofenac alone and when combined with alpha-tocopherol showed no significant change in CL response of whole blood. The CL response of PMNs from OA patients was decreased by diclofenac alone. However, this inhibitory effect was not observed when alpha-tocopherol was used together with diclofenac. The effect of diclofenac alone or in combination with alpha-tocopherol did not produce a consistent effect on the CL response of whole blood or isolated PMNs of healthy or osteoarthritic patients.Saudi medical journal 03/2004; 25(2):198-203. · 0.62 Impact Factor
Article: Interaction of allopurinol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on the carrageenan-induced rat paw edema.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To find out the effect of combining allopurinol with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on carrageenan-induced rat paw edema. The study was carried out at the College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, over the period 1999 to 2000. Male wistar rats were randomly divided into 12-16 rats in each group. Edema was induced by subplantar injection of 0.1 ml of carrageenan (10 mg/ml) and the resulting edema volume was measured by plethysmograph, 3 hours after the injections. Saline of 0.9% (0.1 ml/100 g) was administered to the first group serving as control. The second and third groups received variable concentration of allopurinol (12.5, 25, 50 mg/kg) and tenoxicam (0.0625, 0.125, 0.25 mg/kg) 30 minutes before carrageenan injection. The fourth group received a combination of tenoxicam and allopurinol. Similar procedures were carried out with respect to diclofenac at 1.25, 2.5, 5.0 mg/kg and indomethacin at 0.25, 0.5, 1.0 mg/kg. The activities of the drugs were expressed as percentage inhibition of edema. Pre-treatment of the rats with the 4 drugs individually resulted in dose-dependent reduction of volume of paw edema. The combination of allopurinol and diclofenac acted synergistically to reduce edema. A similar synergistic action was obtained when allopurinol was combined with indomethacin. By contrast, tenoxicam-allopurinol combination resulted in antagonistic action and produced an effect on edema, which was less than their individual inhibitory action. Combining allopurinol with either diclofenac or indomethacin produced synergistic inhibitory action on rat's paw edema. However, tenoxicam, when combined with allopurinol, produced antagonism.Saudi medical journal 10/2003; 24(9):936-40. · 0.62 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To estimate the prevalence of musculoskeletal (MSK) pain in Al-Qaseem province in central Saudi Arabia. Over a period of 18 months extending from September 1993 through to the end of February 1995, a house-to-house survey was conducted in Al-Qaseem province and included 5,894 adults asking regarding musculoskeletal pain. We obtained a response from 5,823 (98.8%), 2,667 (45.8%) men, and 3,156 (54.2%) women. The mean age was 34.14 +/- 15.16 years. Musculoskeletal pain was reported by 1,477 (25.4%), 762 (13.1%) men and 715 (12.3%) women. Musculoskeletal pain was significantly correlated with age (r =0.454), married status (r=0.238), unemployment (r=0.122), lower educational attainment (r=0.347), frequent attendance at local doctor (r=0.703), consumption of medications for pain (r =0.551), and change in ability to work (r=0.492). We found no association with sex or body mass index. Musculoskeletal pain, although common in the community, is less prevalent than reported from Western countries, but has similar socio-medical consequences.Saudi medical journal 09/2003; 24(8):863-7. · 0.62 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To find out the relationship between radiographic osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, generalized OA and serum cholesterol. Over a period of 7 months from September 1998 through to March 1999, 246 patients attending 14 primary care clinics in Northern Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for different non-musculoskeletal complaints were recruited in the study. Their knees, hands and wrists were radiographed. Their ages, sex, weight, height, body mass index (BMI), fasting serum cholesterol, triglycerides and uric acid were recorded. There were 113 females and 133 males with average ages 46 14.2 and 51.54 16.0 years. One hundred and twenty-two (49.6%) cases of knee OA and 58 (23.6%) cases of generalized OA were found and analyzed for the association with serum cholesterol levels. Crude odds ratio (OR) for the relationship between knee OA and the third tertile of serum cholesterol was 2.33 (95% CI, 1.19-4.58) which on adjusting for age, sex, BMI, serum uric acid and triglycerides were 2.68 (95% CI, 2.00-3.64). For generalized OA, the crude odds ratio (OR) in relation to the third tertile of serum cholesterol was 1.65 (95% CI, 0.78-3.53), adjusted OR was 2.18 (95% CI, 1.55-3.15). The results showed an association between high serum cholesterol level and both knee and generalized OA.Saudi medical journal 08/2003; 24(7):745-7. · 0.62 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To describe the radiographic cervical spine changes in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Forty-nine patients (37 females and 12 males) diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between June 1998 and June 2000, were studied for their radiographic cervical spine changes. Their mean age at disease onset was 41.4 +/- 13.4 years (range of 18-73) and mean duration of the disease was 9.1 +/- 6.28 years (range of 2-34). Their demographic data including rheumatoid factor status was obtained. Standard conventional radiographs of cervical spine were obtained to study the cervical spine changes. Cervical spine radiographic changes were found in 34 patients (27 females and 7 males), 10 had subluxation (7 with atlanto-axial subluxation, 2 with sub-axial subluxation, and one with lateral subluxation). No vertical impaction was seen. Erosion of odontoid process was seen in one patient. All were rheumatoid seropositive. Cervical spine changes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis are common, in particular subluxation in the upper cervical spine. Our study showed somewhat lesser prevalence of these changes. These were clinically correlated with disease duration, female sex, and rheumatoid factor, but were not statistically significant.Saudi medical journal 05/2003; 24(4):396-9. · 0.62 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of clinical osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee in Al-Qaseem, a central province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). A house to house survey of randomly selected inhabitants of Al-Qaseem, KSA was conducted. A total of 10,406 persons were interviewed of whom 5,894 were above the age of 16 years. The study was carried out at King Khalid University Hospital and College of Medicine, Riyadh, KSA, from September 1993 to February 1995. They were questioned regarding musculoskeletal complaints, and those positively identified were interviewed further by a team of trained medical staff and later examined by trained doctors including rheumatologists. We found 766 (13%) cases of clinical OA of the knee in the 5,894 adult population (13%). The prevalence of OA increased with increasing age reaching 30.8% in those aged 46-55 years and 60.6% in the age group 66-75 years. The odds ratio (OR) for the association between clinical OA of the knee and age adjusted for sex and body mass index (BMI) was 1.0894 (95% CI, 1.08-1.09). The association of clinical OA of the knee with female sex was also significant [OR (adjused for age and BMI) was 1.261 (95% CI, 1.0456-1.5208)]. Clinical OA of the knee is common in this community, particularly in the older age groups.Saudi medical journal 04/2003; 24(3):291-3. · 0.62 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of back pain in the adult population of Al-Qaseem Central Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to find associated features and factors. A house-to-house survey covering 1,000 household in the towns and villages of Al-Qaseem province was carried out over a period of 18 months extending from September 1993 until the end of February 1995. A total of 5,894 adults, aged 16 years and above, were questioned by trained staff regarding back pain, and the demographic data in addition to general, medical and social history. A response was obtained in 5,743 (97.4%). Their mean age was 34.14 15.16 (range 16-99). Back pain was reported by 1,081 (18.8%), wherein 499 (8.8%) were men, and 574 (10%) were women. Back pain was more prevalent in married (23.3%) individuals than unmarried (6.4%). Adjusted odds ratio (OR) for back pain in married individuals was 1.88 (95% confidence intervals [CI] 1.49-2.37). Back pain was strongly correlated with age (correlation coefficient = 0.378 P < 0.01). It also showed significant correlation with weight and height, depression, family history of back pain, change in work ability, frequency of attendance at local doctor, use of medication and lower education level. The association with body mass index became evident only after comparing the heaviest 20th percentile to the lightest (OR 1.335 [95% CI, 1.279-1.402]). Certain occupational status (unemployed, farmers, professional workers and housewives) were associated with back pain. Back pain was relatively common in this largely unindustrialized community although its prevalence is lower than reported from some western countries.Saudi medical journal 02/2003; 24(2):170-3. · 0.62 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To estimate the prevalence of mouth and genital ulceration in the community and its relationship to rheumatic diseases. A house to house survey was carried out over a period of 18 months extending from September 1993 to February 1995, on 5,894 individuals utilizing detailed questionnaires on symptoms of musculoskeletal diseases and associated symptoms including history of mouth, genital ulcers, eye symptoms, and skin changes. After the initial phase, a 2nd phase was completed by trained nurses and paramedical staff, the purpose of which was to explore in detail, the history of those responding positively to any of the questions in phase one. The 3rd stage was conducted by general practitioners and rheumatologist to interview and examine those identified in phase 2 at King Fahad Hospital, Buraidah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We identified 7 (0.1%) cases of genital ulceration, 43 (0.7%) cases of mouth ulceration, 263 (4.5%) cases of reddish eye or blurred vision, and 124 (2.1%) cases of skin rashes. Only 2 cases had both mouth and genital ulceration in addition to eye disease, skin rash and musculoskeletal pain. There was significant correlation between mouth ulcers and skin rash, eye symptoms, genital ulcerations, male sex, single status, weight loss and backpain. The vast majority of mouth and genital ulcers are not associated with a known rheumatic disease.Saudi medical journal 02/2003; 24(1):76-8. · 0.62 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Objectives: In view of the many studies linking obesity and osteoarthritis, we sought in this study to find the relationship between osteoarthritis and one of the metabolic correlates of obesity which is serum triglycerides. Methods: This is a cross-sectional radiographic study to assess the relationship between serum triglyceride level, knee and generalized osteoarthritis (OA). Two hundred and eighty six patients were selected from fourteen primary clinics in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their x-ray findings and serum triglycerides level were analyzed for the association between OA and hypertriglyceridemia. Results: We found a weak relationship between knee OA and the third triglyceride percentile (odds ratio (OR) 1.503 (95% CI, 0.718-3.145)), and generalized OA and third triglyceride percentile (OR 1.907 (95% CI, 0.662- 5.494) after adjusting for age, sex, BMI, uric acid and cholesterol. The relationship in females was stronger particularly for generalized OA (OR 2.483 (95% CI, 0.496-12.422)). However, none of the relationship reached statistical significance. Conclusion:The relationship between hypertriglyceridemia, knee and generalized OA is weak and statistically not significant.01/2003;
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ABSTRACT: The association between articular chondrocalcinosis and osteoarthritis was sought by studying 92 patients over the age of 60. Anteroposterior and lateral X-ray projections of knees, hands and wrists were studied for the presence of chondrocalcinosis and osteoarthritis. Of the 92 patients (60 males, 32 females), six had chondrocalcinosis of the knees; two of them also had it in the wrist. The six cases with chondrocalcinosis were compared to the 86 cases without, for the presence of osteoarthritis in the different compartments of the knees, intercarpal joints (IC) and metacarpophalangeal joints (MCP). We found an association between chondrocalcinosis and osteoarthritis of the lateral knee compartment (odd ratio (OR) 10.59, 95% CI 3.47-34.9), second MCP joint (OR 3.27 95% CI 1.44-8.93), third MCP joints (OR 6.92, 95% CI 1.99-25.54) and IC joint (OR 5.69, 95% CI 1.14-29.7). No association was found with overall knee OA, medial knee compartment OA or patellofemoral OA. In conclusion, chondrocalcinosis was associated with OA of the lateral knee compartment, second MCP, third MCP and IC joints.Clinical Rheumatology 12/2002; 21(6):493-6. · 2.04 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: We studied the radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis (OA) of the hands in 300 patients (167 male, 133 female) attending 14 primary care facilities for a variety of medical conditions. Radiographic OA was seen in 30.3% of males and 36.3% of females. Most commonly affected were the metacarpophalangeal joints, followed by the distal interphalangeal and carpometacarpophalangeal joints.Rheumatology International 10/2002; 22(5):208-12. · 2.21 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To determine the association between obesity and radiographic osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee and generalized OA. A cross-sectional survey of patients attending 14 primary clinics for a variety of medical complaints was conducted. They were consented, interviewed, examined and radiographed for the presence of knee and generalized OA. The association between OA and weight was then assessed. This study was carried out in 14 primary care clinics in North Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between September 1998 through to March 1999. Two hundred and nineteen patients (118 males, 101 females) completed the study and their results were analyzed. We found a strong association between excess weight and knee OA in females [overall ratio (OR) 3.28 (95% confidence intervals (CI), 2.07-5.36)] and a weaker link with knee OA in males [OR 1.88 (95% CI, 1.24-2.92)]. Generalized OA was found to be associated with obesity in females only [OR 1.93 (95% CI, 1.09-3.43)]. Reporting of joint symptoms in patients with radiographic knee OA was also associated with obesity (P=0.0001). Excess weight is strongly associated with knee OA in females and symptoms of joint pain in all OA patients, with a weaker but still significant link with male knee OA and generalized OA in females.Saudi medical journal 09/2002; 23(8):938-42. · 0.62 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Although systemic lupus erythematosus of varying severity has been seen in our clinics, there is no information regarding the prevalence of the disease among Saudi nationals. We conducted this study to determine the prevalence of systemic lupus erythematosus in Al-Qaseem region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A community survey of towns and villages in the Al-Qaseem area of central Saudi Arabia was conducted in 3 phases to determine the prevalence of systemic lupus erythematosus in the region. Of the 10,372 studied, 2 cases of systemic lupus erythematosus were identified using the criteria set for the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus by the American College of Rheumatology. Based on that, the prevalence of systemic lupus erythematosus was estimated to be 19.28 per 100,000 population in the region. The estimated prevalence of systemic lupus erythematosus in Al-Qaseem area is similar to that found in western countries.Saudi medical journal 02/2002; 23(1):87-9. · 0.62 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To determine the clinical characteristics of rheumatoid arthritis in Saudi Arabia in relation to human leukocyte antigen type. A group of 91 rheumatoid arthritis patients, 72 females and 19 males were studied for the various clinical, laboratory and radiological parameters along with human leukocyte antigen-DR phenotypes. Since human leukocyte antigen-DR10 was most commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis in our population, we compared those patients with human leukocyte antigen-DR10 to those without. The comparison yielded differences in the presence of rheumatoid nodules, erosions, corticosteroid treatment, joint involvement at presentation, hemoglobin levels, and white cell count. Only the last 3 parameters showed a statistical significance. Human leukocyte antigen type of Saudi patients with rheumatoid arthritis influenced the course of the disease but only to a limited extent.Saudi medical journal 08/2001; 22(7):595-8. · 0.62 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: We present a case of lymphomatoid granulomatosis presenting in a 35-year-old Saudi lady with long survival. She responded to treatment with intermittent cyclophosphamide infusion in addition to corticosteroids. This is the first case of lymphomatoid granulomatosis to be reported in the Arab world. The prolonged survival and response to intermittent cyclophosphamide infusion is discussed.Saudi medical journal 07/2001; 22(6):541-3. · 0.62 Impact Factor
Article: Hyperuricemia in Saudi Arabia.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The objective of this prospective study was to determine the prevalence of hyperuricemia and gout in a sample of Saudi individuals and their relationship to certain risk factors, namely, obesity, serum glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, age, and sex. A total of 487 Saudis (250 males and 237 females) from 14 primary care clinics were interviewed, examined, and investigated. The mean age for the males was 46.89 +/- 17.01 years (range 14-83) and for the females 45.08 +/- 13.67 years (range 21-80). Serum uric acid (SUA) values above 420 micromol/l for males and 360 micromol/l for females were considered to be high. Of the 487 individuals, 41 (8.42%; 20 males and 21 females) had hyperuricemia. The mean SUA was 308.41 +/- 90.64 micromol/l for males and 254.59 +/- 85.79 micromol/l for females. In females, uric acid levels correlated significantly with age, body mass index (BMI), serum creatinine, and the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), but not with serum cholesterol or triglycerides. In males, uric acid levels only correlated significantly with BMI and serum creatinine. No case of gout was found.Rheumatology International 03/2001; 20(2):61-4. · 2.21 Impact Factor
- Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology 01/2001; 7(1):40-1. · 1.22 Impact Factor
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One day turn around! Yay for AAA. They're pushing a theme of faction wars for this taping and the next two.
AAA TV (SUN) 04/15 Boca del Rio, Veracruz
1) Hedi Montana, Mascarita Sagrada, Pimpinela Escarlata b Mini Abismo Negro, Polvo de Esterllas, Tormento Chino
2) Cinthia Moreno & Oriental b Fabi Apache & Gran Apache [AAA MIXED TAG]
3) Charly Manson & Chessman CO Cuervo & Ozz
4) Crazy Boy, Joe Lider, Psicosis b Alan Stone, Scorpio Jr., Zumbido
5) Alberije, Gronda II, Zorro b Head Hunter I, Kenzo Suzuki, Mesias
Mex: 04/22
Gronda replaced La Parka Jr. in the main event, and that seems like a good possibility for Parka's other missing dates. Zorro beat Mesias for the win.
Crazy Boy did a moonsault off the stage. CHECK.
Mesias and Cibernetico both interfered in the tag match. This has gotta be setting up a title shot, right? Who knows.
Fabi Apache was all about to pin Oriental to win the titles, but Sexi Star interfered. Way to go, Oriental.


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The Wader-friendly Farming Initiative is a partnership between RSPB Scotland, NFU Scotland, the Scottish Crofting Federation, the Scottish Agricultural College, and, most importantly, farmers across Scotland.
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Farmland wading birds are a charismatic group of birds that includes lapwings, oystercatchers, curlews and snipe. All are long-legged, ground nesting birds, whose chicks leave the nest soon after hatching. Lapwings and oystercatchers are typically found in the arable and mixed farming areas of East Scotland. They are also present on many hill livestock areas in the north and west of the country – along with curlews and snipe.
Wading birds are a familiar sight across the Scottish Countryside; however surveys show that the populations of some – in particular lapwings and curlews – are declining at an alarming rate.
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21 November 2014
Conservationists are thrilled that lapwings, birds which have been disappearing from the UK, have had a successful 2014 breeding season in grassland habitats managed by the RSPB.
13 November 2014
The RSPB is today urging Defra to publish the workable elements of the Hen Harrier Action Plan, which the Society believes could bring about the recovery of one of England's most beleaguered birds of prey.
10 November 2014
The Conference of the Parties of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) has agreed a set of guidelines to tackle causes of poisoning and ratified a groundbreaking Action Plan to save more than 400 bird species.
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