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LONDON (CNI)--South African chemicals group Sasol is considering the construction of a 60 000 tonne/year propylene oxide plant (PO) using new technology licensed from German firms Uhde and Degussa, it was announced Thursday.
German engineering group Uhde said in a statement that the proposed plant in South Africa would be the first licensed, commercial use of the PO technology it has developed with specialty chemicals firm Degussa.
Pre-feasibility studies have been completed by all three companies and basic engineering on the proposed plant will begin shortly, said Uhde. It said the basic engineering would determine whether to proceed further with the project.
Sasol plans to use the PO to produce propylene glycol (PG) ethers. Neither financial or scheduling details of the PO project were disclosed.
The new technology produces PO through the catalytic oxidation of propylene with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The Sasol project could also lead to Degussa building an adjacent 40 000 tonne/year hydrogen peroxide plant, it was also announced today.
Uhde added that the Sasol project would serve as the benchmark against which bigger plants would be planned. Licensing revenues from the PO technology will be split equally between Degussa and Uhde. Their partnership to develop the technology was established in 2001 and they planned then for commercialisation to begin from mid to late 2003.
Uhde's statement said that, apart from water, the process does not result in significant quantities of byproducts. The process was refined at a pilot plant at Degussa's site at Hanau-Wolfgang, Germany.
PO is used primarily in the production of polyurethane (PU) and polyester resin raw materials. It is currently manufactured mainly through the chlorohydrine process, which produces a chlorine-containing waste liquor, and the PO/styrene monomer (SM) process, which results in the generation of large volumes of SM as the co-product.
The Sasol project employing the new PO technology would give Degussa additional sales opportunities for hydrogen peroxide, which led it to propose the adjacent 40 000 tonne/year plant. While it is the world's second largest hydrogen peroxide producer, Degussa has no plans to commercially produce its own PO and places high strategic value on the new technology.
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If you've been paying attention the past couple years, though, Millsap is no secret. Right from the start, he was one of the best sixth men in the league, and whenever he saw extended minutes, he played well. The problem was he rarely saw heavy minutes, in large part because of Boozer's ...
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But for Tarver to be known as the best and to be part of history, he had to beat Roy Jones. Jones-Tarver I, on November 8, 2003 ended in a Jones win by decision. The rematch took place on May 15, 2004 and Tarver shocked the world when he knocked out Roy Jones, Jr. in round 2. On October 1, 2005, Tarver and Jones will settle the score, and this time there will be No Excuses, broadcast live on pay-per-view.
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We are thrilled about the fact that in the first couple of hours we have sold over 5,000 tickets, said Joe DeGuardia, President/CEO of Star Boxing. The excitement in Tampa is unbelievable. The appeal of Tarver and Jones can be seen right now outside the building where fans are waiting in line to buy tickets. It shows the anticipation among fans to be part of history and this great trilogy.
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- 2 tablespoon(s) flat-leaf parsley chopped
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- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and cook in batches for 8-10 minutes, until browned all over. Remove and set aside on a paper towel.
- Heat oil in same frying pan as above, add onion & cook until tender. Add garlic, cumin, cinnamon, and paprika and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes and harissa, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
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They're all great but the nameless mod was a diserving winner.
Welcome to the 8th Annual Mod of the Year Awards - the premiere event that celebrates the best creations within the modding and indie gaming scene. Developers have delivered plenty of great gameplay experiences this year, and now it is our turn as gamers to nominate and recognize the best of 2009.
From now until Feb 20th, we shall be sharing a year in review and showcasing the editors' picks of 2009, culminating in the announcement of this year's best mod and game as voted by you. The top mods and games will win the honors of being placed alongside other projects that have gone on to become commercial successes and cement their place in ModDB's hall of fame. And to the winner goes the spoils; ModDB has teamed up with a whole lineup of sponsors that have provided prizes ranging from software to servers to beanbags. Everything to help budding developers excel at their craft.
Mod of the Year 2009 Editors Choice - Best Singleplayer Mod
Posted by Henley on Feb 1st, 2010
2009 the year of the singleplayer mod, so many great release and so many mods that should be in this list (if it where longer). To be nominated for an award in Best Singleplayer Mod projects need to have been updated significantly during 2009 and be Singleplayer only. Here are the Editors of ModDB's top selection of 2009.
The Nameless Mod
In Forum City, the Internet is serious business. As its name implies, the city is the physical embodiment of Internet forums and bulletin boards. It's more like The Matrix or Tron than Second Life, however, as the troubles of the city are no laughing matter. Embracing the style of Deus Ex, Forum City has as much crime and conspiracy as the world of JC Denton — but most citizens would have it no other way.
Cube Experimental
is a Mod for Fallout 3. Just started as a small test project to find out the possibilities of the Fallout-3-Engine and growth larger now. This project places a hidden entrance, of an forgotten cube complex, to the wasteland of Washington D.C.
Out of Hell
A singleplayer horror experience for UT2004! Make your way through a decimated town overrun by blood-thirsty zombies! Powerful firearms and brutal melee weapons are at your disposal as you cut and cleave through over 20 grimy and blood-soaked maps!
The Ball
As an archaeologist working on the slopes of a dormant volcano somewhere in Mexico, you get stuck in an underground Cavern. It doesn't take long before you realize this is more than just a cave. You reveal ancient ruins that have been hidden from outsiders for centuries and discover a mysterious artifact, a gold and metal shelled Ball.
Curse: Hell Awaits
is a Half-Life 2 single player total conversion : a mix of physics based combat, puzzles and exploration. In the first episode you can explore an egyptian necropolis and kill mummies, monsters with a morning star.
They're all great but the nameless mod was a diserving winner.
It's true, rats do make great cat toys. :D
Great choice of the winning video sequence. Beeblequix rules :D . Contrats to all nomenees. Seeing that TNM had been nominated I had been quite certain who is going to win. The other projects are though great as well. There should be allowed multiple winners as all of the top projects win in their own category.
It just HAD to be TNM. Let's be serious, if it wouldn't have won, it'd have been a scandal. I didn't play it, but I already enjoyed reading their articles and watching the videos. Just epic in all terms.
I prefer BBq Rat Tail myself, but its purely my opinion.
As for the Mods, I havn't tried any of them so I can only make judgements buy the info I could find and what I see. TNM has an astounding 30 hours of gameplay - which is quite a feat and if it really is better then the original game then I will need to try it.
As for the ball, go figure its been nominated in nearly every category it qualifies for. Its created by one of the most well known mod and professional developers around (its hardly fair imo)but a lot of teams have professinal devs on them so who cares I guess.
Congrats to TNM!
Mods like CURSE and The Ball may have a very well polished unique look but Research and Development is just extremely fun, from beginning to end. Its unfortunate it wasn't at least nominated.
Guess I'll just have to buy Deus Ex then :D
Congratulations for all the nominees :)
Out of Hell all the way!
The Other Nominees Do Look Interesting Though So I might give them ago too:)
Man I love the rat dialog in TNM! too good!
w00t for TNM!!
Well done and congrats TNM team! I shouldn't have watched that video, now I can't get my mind off those rat strips... ;)
pathetic list
Lol rat boiled in its own urine :D 10/10
again the community has proven that it's capable of surpassing professional game developers at times, even if it takes years of development ...and without charging any money for the final product :) *waves to 2K and 3D Realms* would be cool if such a mod was made for Deus Ex 2, too.
Sadly Deus Ex 2 has no SDK.
Strange way to pronounce Deus Ex there, sounds much like "Daewoo Sex", but grats guys!
Awesone The Nameless Mod!!! I love Deus Ex!!!
Congratulations! :-D
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Bl'ast From the Past: Santa Cruz Punks Return to NYC After 25 Year Absence
[UPDATE: Oops. It turns out Bl'ast won't be back out east after all, as vocalist Clifford Dinsmore has come down with a nasty ear infection. This interview with him, though, is pretty great, so you should read it anyway. Enjoy. And always know no one can cancel the mosh pit in your mind!]
Santa Cruz California's Bl'ast! were certainly one of the more peculiar bumps to pop up on the American Hardcore landscape in the '80s. Formed under the name M.A.D in 1982, the band was initially deemed too influenced by fellow Californians Black Flag to be taken seriously. For further proof, check out Flag vocalist Henry Rollin's scathing mention of them in his well-known tour diary bio, Get in the Van.
But oddly enough, it was when the band signed to Black Flag's label SST in 1985 that they finally found their own footing. Immersed in the labels' weed-fueled aesthetic and matchless roster of bands, Bl'ast! carved out their own disturbing sonic niche within the label which culminated with the release of their final LP in 1989, the falsely maligned Take The Manic Ride, and their break-up soon after.
See also: The Oral History of NYC's Metal/Hardcore Crossover
A few years ago, some reels of an unreleased Bl'ast! recording session featuring short-lived second guitarist (and current Alice in Chains vocalist) William Duvall were found in a band member's storage space. Those tapes -- re-mixed and re-mastered by old time Hardcore buddy of the band Dave Grohl -- were released under the title Blood! by Southern Lord last summer.
As expected, there was a demand to see Bl'ast! after the release of the album. When some of the original members showed no interest in the endeavor, Queens of the Stone Age members and longtime Bl'ast! fans Nick Oliveri and Joey Castillo jumped right in and volunteered their rhythm session services. Man, from being considered Flag wanna-bes to having well known musicians trip all over themselves to help you out: It must be nice.
Bl'ast will be returning to the east coast this week to play their first shows here in 25 years. Tonight, July 23, they play a show at Santos Party House, followed by gigs in Boston and Philadelphia's infamous yearly festival, This is Hardcore. We talked to Bl'ast! vocalist Clifford Dinsmore about the band's recent European tour, how they wrangled Nick and Joey into the mix, the beauty of old-fashioned skateboard tossing and the possibility of new Bl'ast! material.
Since the release of Blood! last summer, it seems the revamped version of the band has been pretty busy. Can you give us a brief rundown of everything that has happened since then?
So much! I remember going to breakfast with (Bl'ast guitarist) Mike Neider and him laying the whole trip on me about Blood! being released and the possibility of doing live stuff. I had just got in an accident and I was in really bad physical shape, but I was like 'Holy shit! Let's go!' and that's when we started re-mixing the stuff that would become the Blood! record at Dave Grohl's studio. I was making a lot of progress with the physical therapy and we started thinking about doing some live shows. We ended up being asked to support Neurosis and we weren't going to turn that down since they're old friends. Those shows went great, so we decided to keep going at it pretty hard since then. It's been insane and overwhelming for sure. We just got back from Europe and people were coming up to us saying they'd waited 25 years for us to come there.
How did Nick Oliveri and Joey Castillo from Queens of the Stone Age enter the picture to fill in for the rhythm section?
I work at a place called The Catalyst here in Santa Cruz as a bartender. Nick was playing there with Mondo Generator and he didn't know about Southern Lord releasing any of this stuff yet. He was asking about Bl'ast, so I laid the whole thing on him about what we had planned. He asked who was playing bass and totally sarcastically I said 'You!' and he said 'I'll do that shit! Let's do it right now!' He gave me his number and he ended up coming into the studio with us while we did the re-mix on Blood! Originally, we had Hoss from Mondo Generator on drums. We wanted to ask Joey, but we just figured he was too busy, but Nick came back and said 'Joey wants to do it.'
How did the initial practices with Nick and Joey go?
We were determined that it couldn't be half-assed. It took a lot of physical discipline to get there, but all the time and energy paid off. We're playing on a level now that we never had before. After all the Europe shows, it got to a point where all the pauses in the songs are bigger. It's more manic and over-the-edge than it's ever been. The tension when we play is amazing. The stuff we're known for is now hyper-exaggerated at this point and it's made it pretty fun.
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Picture Perfect: Photography Competition Captures the Essence of Michigan for a One-of-a-Kind Book
LANSING, Mich., April 26 /PRNewswire/ — A place of unspoiled nature and breathtaking scenery, a land rich with awe-inspiring photo opportunities, the beauty and newness of spring — that's Pure Michigan. And so is the new book, aptly named after Michigan's widely successful tourism campaign, which quite literally puts the Great Lake State's abundant natural beauty, authentic destinations and unique experiences at your fingertips.
Pure Michigan: Spring (the book) is the result of the Pure Michigan Photography Competition of Spring 2009, organized by Firefly Productions, a Traverse City media group. Ten renowned photographers competed for a $5,000 grand prize. Each was assigned a geographic region in Michigan to photograph during the spring season. The best of their efforts was compiled into an incomparable hardcover book that features more than 110 beautiful pictures.
Each of the book's ten sections offers a distinct and diverse representation of the state's people, places and events — reminding readers time and again why many consider Michigan the most beautiful state in the country, especially during this incomparable season. Pure Michigan: Spring is a coffee-table must for every home and cabin. It will have residents and visitors alike "oohing" and "ahhing" with each turn of the page.
Firefly Productions' Kimberli Bindschatel served as the book's project manager. A Michigan native, nature/wildlife photographer and editor of Whisper in the Woods Nature Journal, Bindschatel obtained the support of visitors bureaus throughout the state, as well as the aid of reputed regional publisher Adventure Publications. The resulting collaboration yielded a book that portrays the magic of a Michigan spring.
Pure Michigan: Spring is available at area book and gift stores, through online retailers, by visiting www.AdventurePublications.net or by calling 800-678-7006.
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Frank Albert Hetrick, 92, Brookville, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at Golden Living in Clarion.
He was born Nov. 10, 1919, in Knox Township, a son of the late Gilbert Jackson and Clara Etta (Wolfe) Hetrick.
April 22, 1944, he married the former Betty Jane Himes, who preceded him in death Nov. 8, 1996.
Mr. Hetrick was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was a man of strong faith and encouraged others in their own faith.
He worked on the Pittsburgh and Shawmut Railroad.
Elva I. Martino, 83, Walston, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at home.
She was born July 26, 1928, in Grange, a daughter of the late A. Merle and Elsie (Powell) Bush.
Oct. 29, 1946, she married James A. Martino, who preceded her in death Dec. 9, 2006.
She was a member of St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church of Walston.
She was a good wife and a good mother.
She worked for Loree Footwear and the Punxsutawney Area School District
Beverly Nagy, 81, Punxsutawney, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at Christ the King Manor, DuBois.
She was born July 5, 1930, in Mars, a daughter of the late Homer Leslie and Helen Ruby (Wulfert) Sherwood.
Jan. 15, 1999, she married John Nagy, who preceded her in death March 4, 2007.
She worked as a seamstress at Pramco and Punxsutawney Sportswear Co. in Punxsutawney.
She was a member of the Moulennaires of the Senior Citizens' Center.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and her good friends, Jim and Sally Lantz.
Anna Raniowski, 89, Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Raniowski was born July 19, 1922, in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine (Kaprel) Cybak.
She was married to Matthew Raniowski, who preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Church of the Resurrection in Rossiter.
Mrs. Raniowski loved crossword puzzles, reading, crocheting, knitting and, most of all, her beloved grandchildren.
PARK CITY, Utah — After years of hard work, Punxsy native Chad Villella had the chance to experience every young filmmaker's dream, as he was invited to attend the mecca of all independent film festivals, The Sundance Film Festival.
Villella was excited to premiere his horror film, "V/H/S," at Sundance but also saw it as an opportunity.
"We want to enjoy the experience and also use it to get us to the next level creatively," he said.
PUNXSUTAWNEY — With five of the six top boys' basketball teams in District-IX league play within one game of first place entering Friday night, the Chucks knew they'd have their work cut out for them when they hosted DuBois. The Chucks proved to be up to the challenge with a 65-45 win.
BROOKVILLE — With only two turnovers in the first half, the Brookville Raiders (12-3) did not struggle against St. Marys (7-8) Friday night and earned a league victory, 43-32.
"I think we're getting a little better (with turnovers)," Brookville head coach Bud Baughman said. "We had some really tough games against some quality opponents, and I think it's helped us. That's really the only way you get better is to play the better teams."
The Raiders' most impressive quality Friday night was their defensive abilities.
Editor's Note: The family of Victoria and Wayne Shugar issued the following statement Friday night:
We, the family, have been through a terrible ordeal these past two years, from the moments on April 12, when we all started to get calls that something was wrong and standing across the road; and looking up at the state police investigating what had happened in the house. Soon after, we got to re-enter the house, we had to look at what had happened in our parents' house, trying to figure out what and why this had happened to them.
BROOKVILLE — Despite two days of testimony, a jury responsible for determining the fate of convicted murderer Steven P. Rebert could not decide: The death penalty or life in prison without parole.
Because a jury's decision for the death penalty must be unanimous, Judge John Foradora sentenced Rebert to four consecutive life sentences instead.
After hearing the closing arguments for the penalty phase, the jury then had to decide how to punish Rebert, found guilty Tuesday in the double-homicide of Wayne and Victoria Shugars April 10, 2010.
PUNXSUTAWNEY — When Dr. Frank Bizousky finally settled on a decision and a game plan to lose weight, he didn't do it just to shed a few pounds.
He was doing it as a game plan for the rest of his life.
Since March 2011, after seriously dedicating himself to the task, Bizousky, a 1978 PAHS graduate and long-time physician at Punxsutawney Area Hospital, has lost 110 pounds, having reached his weight goal in seven months.


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Hollow Boys embrace the dark on third album
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David Byrne
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AS EGGHEADS GO, David Byrne nearly always arrives sunnyside up, and very runny. From the beginning, back when he was writing playful romps like "Psycho Killer," Byrne has made a display of despair that is more mordant satire than alienated anger. Celebrating worries with a jittery, cerebral angst, he was the new-wave medium for punk's visceral rage, decoding nihilism with flippant turns of phrase that carefully steered away from any truly messy shit of his own. Over the years, as he has added African and Latin musical tourism to his performance-art voyeurism, Byrne has defined himself as an intellectually admirable but emotionally stunted artist, a master of montage and a commander of high concepts that enthrall listeners with cleverness while yielding few insights into his personal angels and demons.
Feelings captures this joyful slickness as well as anything Byrne has ever done. The title harkens back (no doubt intentionally) to the sanctimonious ballad covered by so many motel lounge acts during the '70s, and the accompanying artwork features a series of plastic David Byrne dolls plus a "David Byrne mood computer," to help create your own emotional distance. In the press kit, the artist refers to "a subconscious cut-and-paste going on in our heads that doesn't seem strange at all" as the album's postmodern everyman ethos. His primary collaborators are the members of Morcheeba, a London-based trip-hop folk group whose debut last year, Who Can You Trust?, was likewise a stylistically sprawling set of atmospheric moods ingrained with hip allusions and inside jokes. The members of Devo, those masters of dumb irony, also stop by for a tune.
Thus, even by Byrne's own loose standards, Feelings is a scattershot assortment of dedicated whims that nip, lick, and growl like a puppy dog, an engaging diversion that's ultimately less than the sum of its parts. Byrne being Byrne, many of the parts are very cool. "Daddy Go Down" sounds vaguely Middle Eastern, then overtly Irish: a heavy, chugging rhythm that Byrne's vocal paints with a mournful, white-gospel tint, at least until a keening violin quickens into a fiddle and veers it in and out of hoedown territory. By contrast, "Dance On Vaseline" is classic Talking Heads funk in the vein of "Slippery People" and "Stay Up Late," neatly bisected by a clarion trumpet solo. There are gorgeous textures galore, from the Brazilian brass and percussion of "Miss America" to the Hawaiian guitar in "You Don't Know Me" to the church-organ intro of "The Gates of Paradise."
But musically and emotionally, Byrne is too shifty for anything to register for long. It's actually a welcome relief when he reduces himself to more obvious satire, as when "Miss America" riffs on the same metaphor of beauty queen and Yankee imperialist. Too many other tracks are like "A Soft Seduction," in which Byrne croons convincingly about the seemingly random life-and-death luck of the draw ("a junkie's song/a dancer's knees..."), while in the background a harmonica warbles like it's a campfire scene in a western B movie (later in the tune, a solitary whistle is used for the same effect). The question we're supposed to ask: Is this campy or sincere? No doubt Byrne enjoys the flexibility of that ambiguity, and we all do, some of the time. But inevitably the whole starts to fray and fall apart. That's how David Byrne, ever the immaculate cut-up, outsmarts himself.
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It is as early as six in the morning and the Quli Qutb Shah Stadium is a place of hectic activity. Scores of youth from across the old city converge at the stadium with a common aim.
No, this time around it is not to engage with the police, but to be a part of it. Thanks to the ongoing constable recruitment drive, the youth are busy preparing for the physical test.
More than 300 youths, including girls, are practicing for more than three hours a day at the free camp being conducted by the Majlis party. "It's tough. We are not used to such physical tests. But this is our best opportunity," says Ghulam Ahmed, an Intermediate student from Falaknuma. The aspirants have to clear a physical test before being eligible for the written test.
The 100-metre sprint has to be cleared in 15 seconds and 800-metre run in 170 seconds. In the long jump, they have to clear 3.80 metres and the high jump 1.20 metres. Shot put has to be thrown at a distance of minimum 5.60 metres.
There are 2,400 odd constabulary posts for the city and it has infused a lot of confidence and hope among the job aspirants. "The job is adventurous and challenging. It also helps getting a permanent employment," feels Mohd. Abdul Mustafa.
There are about 25 girls participating in the camp. A few of them are pursuing their graduation and post-graduation. Ayesha Begum of Nawab Sahab Kunta, who has completed her M.Com, is also a regular at the camp. "We can change the system only when we become a part of it. I would like to serve the society by joining the police force," Ayesha says.
Camp in-charge Md. Mansoor Ali Khan said the youth are pretty determined. It can be judged from the fact that about 230 youth out of the 300 qualified in the 5 km run recently. "At least 90 per cent of the participants will clear the physical test," Mr. Mansoor says. We are also offering free coaching for written test for all those who clear the physical test, he adds.


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Fastframe looks for next great artist.
Fastframe, a local custom picture framing store, is hosting an Art Contest for Kids.
Randy Burzynski and Rose-Marie Longan, owners of Fastframe in Valencia, are encouraging children, ages 6 to 10, to create a piece of art based on the theme "My Favorite Place."
Fastframes will be accepting artwork for the contest through November 14th.
The first and second place entries will be framed, with the second place winner being displayed at the Valencia store.
The first place winner will be sent to the Fastframe corporate office in Newbury Park, California, to be judged in the national contest.
The national winner will receive a $250 gift card for art supplies, with an additional $250 gift card going to his or her school.
In addition, the national winning piece will be displayed on the home page of the corporate website for the month of January in 2010.
"I am so excited to be part of the judging team for the Fastframe Kids Art Contest," said Pat Johnson, a member of the Arts Council of the Conejo Valley and judge for the national contest. "It will be a joy to see how kids see the world and how they represent it through their art. Maybe the next Renoir or Dali is in the entries."


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Chicken Cacciatore
- Makes:
- 6 servings
- Serving Size:
- 3 ounces chicken + 1/2 cup vegetables
- Start to Finish:
- 1 hr
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Chicken Cacciatore
2 1/2
pounds meaty chicken pieces (breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks)
tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2
cups sliced fresh mushrooms
medium onion, sliced
clove garlic, minced
14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
6 ounce can tomato paste
cup dry white wine
teaspoon sugar
teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
teaspoon salt
teaspoon black pepper
tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
Hot cooked fettuccine or linguine (optional)
- Skin chicken. In a large skillet brown chicken on all sides in hot oil over medium heat about 15 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove chicken from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet; set chicken aside.
- Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic to drippings in skillet. Cook and stir about 5 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Return chicken to skillet.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken in skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F for breasts; 180 degrees F for thighs and drumsticks), turning once during cooking. Sprinkle with parsley. If desired, serve over hot cooked pasta. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts(Chicken Cacciatore)
- Per serving:
- 280 kcal cal.,
- 11 g fat
- (2 g sat. fat,
- 2 g polyunsaturated fat,
- 63 g monounsatured fat),
- 77 mg chol.,
- 396 mg sodium,
- 12 g carb.,
- 2 g fiber,
- 6 g sugar,
- 28 g pro.
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet


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LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 27, 2015) - UK HealthCare's Gill Heart Institute has named Dr. Gretchen Wells as its new director of Women's Heart Health.
Wells comes from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where she was most recently medical director of the Cardiac Care Unit and Inpatient Cardiology Services and directed the outpatient women's cardiac program.
She received her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, where she also completed a Ph.D. in medical genetics. Wells completed her residency and a clinical fellowship in cardiology at Wake Forest.
Her interests include heart failure mechanisms in women, neurocardiology and noninvasive cardiology.
As director of Women's Heart Health at the Gill, Dr. Wells looks to combine her knowledge of cardiovascular disease with continued research on conditions that affect both pregnant and post-menopausal women, particularly in the area of gender differences in the presentation of heart disease.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 26, 2015) -- Heart failure is a serious health problem in this country, affecting more than 5 million Americans. Many heart problems, including coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, and valvular defects can ultimately lead to heart failure.
A heart failure diagnosis usually means the heart's pumping power is weaker than normal. Patients with heart failure generally suffer from symptoms like fatigue, breathlessness, and swollen ankles, legs and/or abdomen.
If left untreated, heart function worsens. Fluid builds up in the body, filling the lungs and making it difficult to breathe. The kidneys can shut down and other organs may deteriorate.
Medicines can be an effective option for heart failure patients. But if the heart is very weak, a ventricular assist device (VAD) can be a lifesaver. A VAD is a mechanical device that helps a weakened heart pump blood throughout the body.
VADs have a mechanical pump that is surgically implanted into the heart and is connected to a control unit and battery pack outside of the body. They are different than artificial hearts, which are designed to run all cardiac function and often require the complete removal of the patient's heart. A VAD, as the name implies, assists the patient's own heart.
This technology is very new – the newest pumps were approved less than a decade ago. Because modern VADs have a continuous flow of blood, patients with VADs do not have a pulse – which surprisingly does not affect any major activities. Kidneys and liver often improve on VAD support, and fluid retention in the lungs and the rest of the body dramatically decreases.
These devices are usually installed on the left ventricle, which pumps blood to the entire body, whereas the right ventricle only pumps to the lungs.
VADs may be used for short-term or long-term use. Patients sometimes have a VAD temporarily until the heart can recover and pump enough blood on its own, but such cases are uncommon. For patients who need a heart transplant, a VAD may be used as a "bridge to transplant," supporting the cardiovascular system while they wait for a donor heart to become available. VADs also help these patients improve their overall health and strength before transplant, which increases the likelihood of a successful procedure.
However, not all patients with heart failure can be treated with a transplant. Donor hearts are rare. VADs, to the contrary, are readily available. For most patients a VAD is a good treatment option that can prolong life by years, improve its quality, and allow them to return to many of their daily activities.
My patients drive and repair cars, paint houses, fish and hunt, run businesses, play golf, and travel across the country and overseas. Most of them would not be alive today without VADs.
Dr. Maya Guglin is the medical director of the UK Mechanical Assisted Circulation Program.
This column appeared in the May 24, 2015 edition of the Lexington Hera;d-Leader.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 22, 2015) -- Dr. Gerhard Hildebrandt has been named the Division Chief of Hematology and Blood and Marrow Transplantation at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center.
Hildebrandt's clinical focus is cancers of the blood and lymph system. He sees patients before and after blood or marrow stem cell transplantation and treats patients suffering from acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease. He also serves as a professor of medicine in the UK College of Medicine.
Hildebrandt received his medical degree from the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz Medical School, Germany, in 1997. Upon completing his doctoral research thesis, he was awarded the "doctor medicinae" with magna cum laude.
He then completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a Hematology and Oncology fellowship at the University of Regensburg, Germany and became Bone Marrow Transplant and Hematologic Malignancies Attending at the University of Regensburg. In 2009 he was awarded the "Habilitation," the highest academic qualification a scholar can achieve by own pursuit in Germany.
After moving to the United States in 2009, Hildebrandt was a faculty member at Louisiana State University in Shreveport and served as director of their bone marrow transplant program. He later moved to the University of Utah in Salt Lake City to become director of the Utah Blood and Marrow Transplant program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Hildebrandt is a member of the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation and the American Association for Cancer Research. He has authored more than 40 articles, books and book chapters, and is strongly involved in clinical trials.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 21, 2015) - Through his Ironcology fundraising organization, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center oncologist and local triathlete Dr. Jonathan Feddock is partnering with the Markey Cancer Foundation to host "The Healthiest Weekend in Lexington," a two-day event June 12-13 that will focus on community engagement, cancer awareness, and promoting a healthy lifestyle while raising funds for cancer care at Markey.
The weekend includes the first-ever "Survive the Night Triathlon," an overnight team relay that covers 140.7 combined miles of swimming, biking and running. The triathlon begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 12 at Spindletop Hall, 3414 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, Ky. Registration for the triathlon is $350 for individuals or $425 for a team of up to 10 athletes, and participants must register by June 1.
On Saturday, June 13, the event continues at 9 a.m. with the Something for Every Body Exercise Event and Expo, also at Spindletop Hall. Numerous local fitness centers have volunteered their time and expertise to create a choose-your-own-exercise format, where attendees can participate in a variety of small group fitness classes throughout the morning including yoga, TRX, Silver Sneakers, water aerobics, boxing, barre, body rolling and more.
Each fitness class will be available for a $5 donation. Participants will need to register at the event to reserve a spot for their preferred classes and times.
During the exercise event, local businesses will be on hand with information highlighting a healthy lifestyle for the prevention and treatment of cancer. The expo is free and open to the public.
Feddock, a seasoned triathlete who regularly competes in Iron Man competitions, began using his talents as an athlete to raise money for patient care at Markey last year. He raced in four long-distance events in 2014, using crowdfunding to raise more than $142,000 for Markey.
"After seeing the success I had raising money racing in triathlons, a lot of people expressed an interest in helping raise money for Markey in a similar way," Feddock said. "So I created the Healthiest Weekend in Lexington fundraiser with the idea that there would be something for everyone, whether you are a seasoned athlete or brand-new to fitness."
The Healthiest Weekend in Lexington is sponsored by UK HealthCare, Audi of Lexington, Big Ass Fans, Clark Material Handling Company and West Sixth Brewing. Fitness services will be provided by CycleYou, Fit4Mom Lexington, Legacy All Sports, LiveWell Training Club, Proof Fitness, PureBarre, Source on High, SweatLex and the YMCA of Lexington.
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Foundation's mission is to reduce cancer mortality in Kentucky and beyond by supporting innovative cancer research and treatments, education and community engagement, state-of-the-art facilities, and compassionate patient care at the UK Markey Cancer Center.
Ironcology is an exercise-based fundraising effort started by UK Markey Cancer Center radiation oncologist Dr. Jonathan Feddock in 2014. Feddock, a long-distance triathlete, originally set out to raise $200,000 through crowdfunding pledges for his efforts in the 2014 Ironman Louisville to put a downpayment on a new, state-of-the-art radiation implant suite at the Markey Cancer Center. With that goal now attained, Feddock is expanding Ironcology to the masses to engage others to participate in pledge-based competition and events to raise money on behalf of the UK Markey Cancer Foundation.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 19, 2015) -- Thirteen-year-old Abby Gottesman watched through the glass as the pineapple was strapped into place and made its way through the center of an enormous donut.
It sounds like something from the school cafeteria, but in fact Abby was enjoying her dream day learning from neuropsychologists from UK HealthCare.
Most 13-year-olds aren't really certain what they want to be when they grow up, or their career aspirations are more generic: nurse, fireman, lawyer. But Abby's career goal to be a neuropsychologist puts her in rarefied company. Her essay outlining her life's pursuit and why she felt she would be a good neuropsychologist made her one of only five middle schoolers in the country chosen to shadow people in their chosen discipline through the DreamUP! Program.
The DreamUP! Program is a no-cost career exploration program and contest for middle school students across the United States sponsored by Office Depot and USA TODAY. The program is designed for students to follow a set of career exploration lessons and concludes with students writing a 500-word essay about their dream job/career.
"When I read Abby's essay entry I was blown away," said Amelia Anderson-Mooney, Ph.D., the neuropsychologist who planned Abby's dream day. "This young woman will achieve anything she puts her mind to."
Neuropsychologists specialize in assessing the cognitive and behavioral effects of neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Down syndrome, and Alzheimer's disease. By using standardized testing to assess behavior and cognition, coupled with technology such as MRI, neuropsychologists aim to understand how brain function influences the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of neurological disease. They work hand-in-hand with neurologists and other physicians to assist patients in managing their situation safely and effectively.
Anderson-Mooney wanted to make sure that Abby learned about essential brain functions and the tools neuropsychologists use to measure those functions. So the seventh grader from Lexington Traditional Magnet School started her day with the Neurocognitive Service team at UK HealthCare's Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, learning about their educational backgrounds and gaining hands-on experience with the cognitive tests neuropsychologists use with their patients.
The group then discussed a case study so that Abby could to see how those tests are used in real life The day concluded with a visit to UK's Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Spectroscopy Center (MRISC), where they put a pineapple through an MRI to demonstrate how the technology helps assess brain structure. Finally, with the MRISC's Dave Powell, Ph.D. at the controls, Anderson-Mooney served as a human volunteer for fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging), which demonstrates in real time which parts of the brain are responsible for motor control as Anderson-Mooney followed simple instructions presented to her on a screen.
"I was extremely excited because this is a big deal," said Abby. "It's great exposure so I can know what I'm going to do when I grow up."
And Abby wasn't the only one who enjoyed the experience.
"It's my opinion that I have the best job in the world with the best people in the world, and I was very proud to introduce Abby to it," Anderson-Mooney said.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 18, 2015) — We often hear about the things we need to do to maintain heart health. But did you know you should also be thinking about brain health?
In addition to the human suffering caused by Alzheimer's disease and other age-related dementias, there is an enormous financial strain on the health care system and families, consuming about $20 billion in direct costs alone. As the baby boomer generation continues to age, that figure is expected to rise exponentially. Finding a cure for Alzheimer's is our ultimate goal, but finding ways to help people stave off dementia by just five years — whether through medicines or lifestyle changes — would make an enormous impact on the cost of patient care and the emotional stress experienced by the families of a loved one stricken by dementia.
The UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (SBCoA), one of the world's leading research centers on age-related diseases, is dedicated to finding ways to slow down and/or cure Alzheimer's disease. We are always eager to share our knowledge with the world, but care especially for Kentuckians — the people in our own backyard.
To that end, we will be holding our seventh annual "Mind Matters" health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, May 18, at the Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Red Mile Place, Lexington. The event is free of charge and anyone who is interested in learning about aging brain health for themselves or a loved one is welcome.
The focus of this year's event is proper nutrition for a healthy brain, providing information on how diet can help promote healthy brain aging and prevent age-related brain disease. There will be free 'brain healthy' food provided by chef Ouita Michel as well as live cooking demonstrations.
The event will also feature interactive exhibits, health and memory screenings, and presentations about healthy brain aging, Alzheimer's and music therapy.
The best health outcomes happen when patients, families, and physicians work together. The Mind Matters Health Fair is an opportunity for you to arm yourself with the latest information on brain health for your own benefit and for that of others.
Dr. Greg Jicha is an aging and Alzheimer's disease specialist at the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging.
LEXINGTON, KY. (May 15, 2015) — Not even sopping wet hiking gear could blemish Jennifer Cotton's memory of a pink- and orange-hued morning sun surfacing over the Himalayan mountain line.
In between medical training sessions at Tribhuvan University in Nepal, the fourth-year University of Kentucky medical student trekked across the Kathmandu Valley, stopping at small villages along the way, with a group of colleagues from around the world. On the first day of their adventure, a constant pouring of rain drenched their clothes, which they dried over a campfire that night. But Cotton dismissed the wet, rugged outdoor conditions when she woke at 4 a.m. to a magnificent illumination across the sky.
"It's something you just can't quite put into words," Cotton said.
Feeling a close connection to the culture, land and people of Nepal since her trip in February, Cotton was troubled to learn of the devastation caused by two recent earthquakes in the region. A magnitude 7.8 earthquake on April 25 caused the deaths of more than 8,000 people, and a magnitude 7.3 earthquake rattled the eastern part of Nepal near Mount Everest on May 12. Cotton, who graduates from the UK College of Medicine on May 16, is raising funds to help Nepali doctors replenish intensive care unit supply boxes, which cost as much as $4,000 and have been depleted since the first emergency response.
"It's horrible, and it's hard to watch from here," Cotton said of the situation in Nepal. "We're trying to do the best we can from here. They don't need medical volunteers — they need supplies."
After traveling to Montreal to provide ultrasound training at a conference in 2014, Cotton was invited by the Nepal Critical Care Development Foundation to serve as a trainer during an ultrasound workshop held in the capital city of Kathmandu. During her two-week trip, Cotton and medical colleagues from around the world taught Nepali doctors the latest techniques in critical care ultrasound. The only American to participate as a trainer in the conference's workshop, Cotton said she was humbled to have the opportunity to pass her skill set on to Nepali doctors.
Although she was younger and less experienced than the Nepali doctors, she had mastered critical care ultrasound skills through her involvement in the UK College of Medicine Ultrasound Interest Group and the mentorship of Dr. Matt Dawson, UK HealthCare director of point of care ultrasound.
The Nepal Critical Care Development Foundation is building a stronger critical care training program in Nepal by offering a fellowship in critical care and providing intensive care unit (ICU) medical supply boxes for the region. Until recently, the area provided few opportunities for advanced critical care training.
Cotton instructed many local doctors on how to hold an ultrasound probe for the first time. Because of Cotton's training, doctors from across the region were equipped with new skills in trauma and critical care ultrasound only months before two major disasters. Cotton said she will continue to participate in the annual ultrasound training in Nepal.
Cotton was a member of the team of University of Kentucky student sonographers who won the first World Cup of Ultrasound contest during the World Congress of Ultrasound in Medical Education last fall. She will complete her emergency medicine residency training at The Ohio State University. Ultrasound is listed by Stanford University as one of the most valuable skills for medical students entering the field.
Cotton is in the process of establishing a nonprofit foundation to support the Nepali doctors long-term. To support disaster relief kits for Nepal now, visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/nepal-icu-care-box.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 14, 2015) — Keeneland Concours d'Elegance will host the Maserati Mingle Friday, May 15, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Court House Square in downtown Lexington.
Sponsored by Maserati of Cincinnati, event admission is free to the public and will feature a variety of exotic automobiles, including vintage models from Maserati, Ferrari and Porsche. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site.
"This will be a fun, memorable event with a number of local classic cars on display at downtown Lexington's Court House Square," Connie Jones, Concours co-chair, said. "It serves as a warm-up for the upcoming Keeneland Concours d'Elegance on July 16-19, and all proceeds will benefit Kentucky Children's Hospital."
Tickets and information for the Keeneland Concours will be available at the Maserati Mingle.
For the 2015 Keeneland Concours d'Elegance on Saturday, July 18, the featured marque is Maserati, in celebration of the company's 100th anniversary in 2014. Supporting sponsors for the Maserati Mingle event include the UK Federal Credit Union, WEKU and Harp Enterprises.
Since the first event in 2004, the Keeneland Concours d'Elegance has showcased the finest in automobiles and the attractions of central Kentucky on the lush grounds of the Keeneland Race Course. Activities include a Bourbon Tour, Hangar Bash and the Tour d'Elegance of scenic Kentucky back roads. Proceeds benefit Kentucky Children's Hospital to help bring better health care to the children of Kentucky. For more information, visit www.keenelandconcours.com.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 14, 2015) – Storytelling has always been an essential part of the human experience. From prehistoric tales of the hunt, to fairytales, and even modern blockbusters, stories have reflected the culture, values and experiences of not only the characters but the storyteller himself.
Though storytelling has always been a powerful force in society, only recently has its power been used to encourage healing. The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center is working to recognize the powerful patient stories that result from a cancer diagnosis and use these stories to help patients through a method known as narrative medicine.
During a narrative medicine session, patients sit one-on-one with a health professional to share their personal stories, whether it's as simple as their actual day-to-day experiences or their emotional journeys. As patients share their unique experiences, the narrative medicine facilitator will help to tease out important details and insights and help patients use their story as a way to cope and recover mentally.
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Though talking points vary greatly from patient to patient, one thing that remains consistent in each session are a series of questions asked by Markey's Narrative Medicine Facilitator Robert Slocum.
"What is your source of hope?"
A cancer diagnosis changes a person's life overnight. For many people, fighting cancer can mean taxing treatments, unexpected financial burdens, time away from loved ones and time away from activities they enjoy. It can be easy to focus on treatment, and healing the body, and forget about the toll that the experience takes on the mind.
At Markey, staff is always concerned with finding ways to keep patients engaged and maintain their sense of hope throughout treatment.
Slocum believes that one way to achieve this is through patients sharing their story and experiences.
"This is a person who happens to have cancer," Slocum said. "A person with a life, with dreams, hopes, responsibilities, and ways to share. Staying connected to that during the process of treatment can be very important."
Many patients are open to sharing their experiences but are unsure of how to do it. They feel holding these conversations might burden loved ones or health professionals. They might feel that their personal experience is not important.
Narrative medicine is a chance to express to them that their experiences do matter.
"It is important to hear again and again that we are here to listen," Slocum said. "We want to hear your experience. Your experience matters. That can be the opening that many people felt 'oh there was never a good time to talk,' well, this is a great time to talk."
This adjunct therapy becomes especially helpful for cancer patients in isolation, where they may be confined to a room with few approved visitors for a month or more. Lola Thomason, the patient care manager for Markey's blood and marrow transplantation and medical oncology floor, notes that these patients are at a particularly high risk of developing psychosocial issues, simply due to lack of interaction and conversation.
"Narrative medicine gives patients an opportunity just to get their story out," Thomason said. "Just being able to get those feelings off their chest means so much to them."
Slocum is frequently referred to patients by Thomason and her team, a system that is working well so far.
"Lola has a sixth sense for who needs to be seen and when they need to be seen," Slocum said.
"Where do you get your strength?"
There is, without a doubt, strength that comes from being able to share your personal story.
When Slocum holds these important conversations with patients, he focuses on helping patients discover what their personal strength is and helps them find the strength to share their experience with others, if they choose.
"It is possible to draw out and draw on a patients sense of strength," Slocum said. "It is an opportunity for a patient to come to a clearer understanding of their life and what they are going through presently in the context of everything they have faced before."
Narrative medicine begins with a referral from a health professional and a simple conversation.
"It can be simply 'how are you feeling today', 'what brings you to the hospital' or 'how has treatment been going'," Slocum said. "That can be the start of a conversation that begins to go a little bit deeper."
Once patients choose to participate in narrative medicine, they can share their story in the way that they are comfortable. Patients are free to share as much or as little as they would like to. The purpose is for patients to begin to share their story and also provide an opportunity for them to process their experiences.
One of Slocum's patients at Markey, Dr. David Gagnon, has been very open to sharing his experiences dealing with a rare blood cancer and subsequent brain cancer diagnosis.
Gagnon has a unique story to tell as both a doctor and a cancer patient. Because he understands the doctor and patient viewpoint, he has gained an understanding of the importance of sharing experiences and emotions.
"Patients who don't talk don't seem to do well," Gagnon said. "I have found that talking and sharing with physicians and other patients who are going through this is helpful for me and helpful for them."
During his session with Slocum, Gagnon's topics run the gamut of his life experiences, including thoughts on his career as a physician, to his hobbies and fitness goals, to his spirituality. While Gagnon has an interesting perspective, every patient offers a unique viewpoint that Slocum hopes to help draw out and build upon as a source of strength for the patient.
"Patients come in all sizes, shapes, backgrounds and with different perspectives," Slocum said. "I try to work with whoever they are and whatever they bring."
"What gives you the courage to face the future?"
For some patients, narrative medicine has allowed them to find the courage to share their story with others. This might mean sharing what they are feeling with family members or even writing it down for other patients to read and hopefully relate to.
Many patients come out of a narrative medicine session with a fresh outlook on their treatment, and on life in general.
"I've had patients say wonderful things about how their perspectives have changed in cancer treatment," Slocum said. "They don't take things for granted anymore. Cancer is a terrible diagnosis, but it's also a second chance."
Narrative medicine is just one of the ways that Markey has worked to foster hope, strength and courage in their patients. Their integrative medicine program helps to find alternative medicine practices that complement a patient's existing treatment. Markey offers a wide range of integrative programs including narrative medicine, art therapy, music therapy and Jin Shin Jyutsu.
For more information on narrative medicine or for referrals, contact Robert Slocum at (859) 324-0955 or email@example.com.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 14, 2015) — Without words to explain her process or motive, Misleidys Francisca Castillo Pedroso started drawing and painting muscular male figures on construction paper. She then cut out the figures, which ranged from a few inches to 8 feet tall, and methodically installed them on the walls of her family's apartment using square pieces of brown packaging tape.
Deaf and unable to speak since birth, the 29-year-old artist lives a mostly isolated existence in a small town near Havana, Cuba. Her limited human interactions occur within the confines of her family's apartment. Because Pedroso can only communicate for basic needs through rudimentary signs, no one knows the artist's own interpretations of the mythological figures and body parts she creates.
A collection of her imagined figures are currently on display in the UK Chandler Hospital East Gallery in an exhibit titled, "Misleidys Francisca Castillo Pedroso: Cut and Flex." The artwork depicts the full bodies of men with bulging muscles and brightly colored organs and ligaments, as well as paintings of stand-alone body parts, including hands, feet and heads. An integral element of Misleidys' work, the squares of brown packaging tape are maintained around the edges of each cutout.
Since she started creating the figures a few years ago, Pedroso's work has evolved with the addition of female figures in bikinis and groupings of heads joined together to depict human relationships, such as twins or families. Pedroso's mother has observed her standing in front of her drawings, looking at them and gesturing as if she were speaking to them. Misleidys looks at her paintings in the eyes, as though she recognizes them.
"Whatever the true nature of this work may be, Misleidys is clearly breathing life into her figures, creating beings that exist in the space between our world and her own," Phillip March Jones, curator for the UK Arts in HealthCare program, said.
Pedroso's work has recently appeared in Havana Biennial and Art Papers magazine. The exhibit, coordinated by the UK Arts in HealthCare program, will be on display throughout the summer.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 14, 2015) -- Researchers at the University of Kentucky's Gill Heart Institute have been awarded a four year, $2.85 million grant from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute to study the mechanisms by which diet and family history increase the risk of heart attacks.
"Although the risk of heart attacks is clearly increased by lifestyle factors such as smoking and obesity, family history is also an important factor, but we don't know exactly how the genes that associate with this risk alter the biological processes that give rise to heart disease" said Andrew Morris, Ph.D., with the Gill Heart Institute. "This new grant will support ongoing studies into the genetic cascade of events that gives rise to increased risk for cardiovascular disease."
A gene called PPAP2B is responsible for a process that confers substantial protection against the development of heart disease.
"Recent advances in analysis of the human genome have revealed a link between subtle variations that determine how the PPAP2B gene is turned on and increased cardiovascular disease risk," said Dr. Susan Smyth, director of the Gill Heart Institute and co-PI for the grant. "The question is, 'what is the process by which this gene either protects -- or fails to protect -- people from cardiovascular disease?'"
"The answer to this question might lead to the development of drugs to prevent cardiovascular disease."
Morris also noted that being overweight or obese increases cardiovascular disease risk and the PPAP2B gene may play a role in the process by which increased levels of certain lipids or fats in obese or overweight people promote heart disease.
"One implication of this idea is that our studies of the PPAP2B might reveal a connection between diet and inheritable risk factors for heart disease," he said.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 13, 2015) — Kentucky Arts Council musicians representing the genres of jazz, Bluegrass, classical piano and more will give live performances at the UK Chandler Hospital during the UK Arts in HealthCare program's Spring Forward concert series.
Performances will begin at noon every Wednesday in the Pavilion A atrium lobby. The series runs through June 24. The schedule of performances includes:
· May 13 – Diane Earl, Pianist
· May 20 – Joe Earl, Guitarist
· May 27 – TDH4, Jazz/Regional Band
· June 3 – Butch Rice, Singer/Songwriter
· June 10 – Kyle Meadows, Hammered Dulcimer
· June 17 – No Tools Loaned, Bluegrass Band
· June 24 – Dale Pyatt, Singer/Songwriter
The Kentucky Arts Council, a state arts agency, supports the UK Arts in HealthCare program's Spring Forward performance series with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 12, 2015) – UK HealthCare nurses show courage, compassion and clinical competency as they interact with patients, families and fellow staff members every day. Several UK HealthCare employees were recently singled out for their extraordinary work as recipients of the 2015 Nursing Week Awards.
"These leaders have demonstrated not only extraordinary clinical competency and great thinking, but the courage to step up and out to change things for the better, said Colleen Swartz, chief nurse executive for UK HealthCare. "These changes improve the care environment and allow us to take better care of our patients and families."
The AI/UK HealthCare Quilt of Teamwork Award for Nursing Support was given to respiratory therapist Lisa Wright, who is a member of the Kentucky Children's Hospital nursing management team. Wright has played an instrumental role in elevating KCH's level of care in neonatal ventilation and improved nursing efficiency by providing expertise in respiratory illness.
The Diana Weaver Leadership/Management Award honors a dynamic and confident nurse in the position of a manager or administrative leader. Kimberly Blanton, director of enterprise ipac and quality safety at UK HealthCare, received this award for her ability to disseminate important information to the nursing teams, to manage programs that enhance nursing, to promote a spirit of teamwork and charisma in nursing, and to lead during the Ebola crisis with confidence and composure.
The Karen E. Hall Nursing Education Award recognizes a nurse who has demonstrated quality education to his or her colleagues. Donna Woolums, a clinical nurse at the UK Good Samaritan Hospital, received this award for her efforts to fill an instructional need in her unit, and for fostering an environment of learning in her workplace.
The Karen Sexton Firestarter Award, which honors a nurse who exemplifies the values of teambuilding, education and a commitment to excellence, was presented to Linda Clements. Clements is involved with training and mentoring nursing students and new nurses. She has served as a catalyst for improvement by thinking critically about patient issues and training other health care providers to perform life-saving skills.
A nurse part of the Children's Oncology Group, Diana Holtzhauer is the 2015 recipient of the M.J. Dickson Quality Nursing Care Award. The award recipient is a clinical nurse who reflects a strong commitment to high standards and quality care. Holtzhauer, who serves as a resource in ambulatory and impatients, meets high standards of care by modeling policies, championing positive change and utilizing evidence-based practices.
The Nightingale Preceptor Lamp Award recognizes a preceptor who has provided exceptional guidance to new nurses. This year's award was presented to Diana Gregory, a nurse at the UK Good Samaritan Hospital who has served as an enthusiastic mentor, advocate and teacher to many students, new members of the profession and co-workers.
Janice Bugg was named the recipient of the Nursing Professional Advancement Award, which honors an individual who has maintained the "Gold" status of the profession and contributes to the standards of nursing in their unit, hospital and community. Bryan Boling was presented with the Dorothy Brockopp Annual Research Award for a project examining the use of social media as a support system for patients using LVADs. Psychiatric nurse Peggy Scheibel was awarded the Eastern State Hospital Foundation Award for providing exceptional, compassionate care for patients in the mental health community.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 12, 2015) -- UK HealthCare's Gill Heart Institute has received the "Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation Gold Quality Achievement Award" for maintaining specific quality measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer cardiac arrests in the hospital.
This year marks the second year that Gill has received Gold designation.
"We are committed to providing the best possible outcomes for our patients, and it's gratifying to have the quality of our care acknowledged by the American Heart Association," said Dr. Susan Smyth, director of UK HealthCare's Gill Heart Institute.
According to Dr. Melina Aguinaga-Meza, Gill Heart Institute's Resuscitation Committee Chair, patients aren't the only ones who benefit.
"By participating in the Get With The Guidelines program, we are able to share expertise with other member hospitals around the country, including access to the most up-to-date research, clinical tools and resources, and patient education resources," Dr. Aguinaga-Meza said.
"What this means for Kentuckians is that the gold standard for heart care is available right here in Lexington."
The Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation program was developed with the goal to save the lives of those who experience cardiac arrests by following the most up-to-date research-based guidelines for treatment. Guidelines include following protocols for patient safety, medical emergency team response, effective and timely resuscitation (CPR) and post-emergency care.
More than 200,000 adults and children have an in-hospital cardiac arrest each year, according to the American Heart Association.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 8, 2015) — The Kentucky Hospital Association presented a 2015 Quality Award to Eastern State Hospital on Friday during a special awards presentation by Board Chair Dennis Johnson held as part of the Kentucky Hospital Association Annual Conference in Lexington.
The Quality Awards are presented in six categories with Eastern State honored in Psychiatric Care. Other categories include Critical Access Hospital; Under 100 Beds; 100 to 250 Beds; Greater than 250 Beds; and Post-Acute Care.
Eastern State Hospital, managed and operated by UK HealthCare through an agreement with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), opened its new facility in September 2013 and provides recovery-focused, individualized care in a supportive environment that features the latest in mental health treatment. The facility provides an extensive range of inpatient mental health services to adults living within the 50 counties surrounding and including Fayette County.
"We are honored to receive the 2015 KHA Quality Award that recognizes our clinical teams' hard work to improve the quality of care we provide to some of our state's most vulnerable patients," said John Phillips, chief administrative officer, Eastern State Hospital. "Our focus on trauma-informed care and new clinical processes has enhanced our patient-centered care philosophy."
The award honors hospital leadership and innovation in quality, safety, and commitment in patient care. According to KHA, the goals of this award are to:
According to the hospital's award submission, Eastern State Hospital has developed and adopted the definition of quality as "a lifestyle as well as an ongoing commitment to provide optimal care to our patients. Quality is accomplished by empowering staff, focusing on evidencebased practice, and striving for continuous regeneration of exemplary treatment."
Administrative leadership has empowered managers to encourage autonomy in their staff, and to evaluate, treat and educate patients using best practice and evidence-based standards.
One of the hospital's most significant accomplishments has been to reduce the number of restrictive interventions by focusing on trauma-informed care and changing the culture. That culture change has included emphasizing nonviolent de-escalation techniques; individualizing emergency medication protocols; and expanding use of behavioral supports. Since implementing such measures, restrictive interventions have dropped 85 percent, and employee safety has improved.
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