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If you have to be stuck anywhere in the U.S. for a delayed or cancelled flight, this is the place. Travel + Leisure readers voted it the "cheeriest and most welcoming airport in the nation" in 2012 with high marks for cleanliness, design, amenities, ease of check-in and security. This is the largest port in a six-state area, the 17th busiest in the United States, and serves our Air Force National Guard and Air Force Reserves and well as civilian transport. There are two terminals: Lindbergh (Terminal 1) which services 14 larger domestic and international airlines, and Humphrey (Terminal 2) which handles 5 charter and budget lines. You can find a complete list here:
From the airport, public transit is available to downtown Minneapolis and St Paul via the Blue and Green Line Light Rail System:
Nearby Bloomington and Eagan hotels often provide free shuttles, and taxis, rental cars and bus service are available to other points around the area.
A few key points:
• It is much larger than most first-time travelers expect it to be so allow for adequate time between connecting flights!
• Almost all amenities (shopping, restaurants, etc) are beyond the security checkpoints, which reduces the presence of shifty characters looking for carelessly attended wallets and carry-ons
• Travelers with long layovers can stow their bags (lockers are available) and hop the Blue Line from either terminal for a 12-minute ride to Mall of America; the largest shopping center in the United States. See the Metro Transit URL provided above.
• A designated quiet area is located on the Mezzanine Level overlooking the main shopping area, just beyond the security checkpoints
• Passenger assistance is available throughout Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) and offers interpretive, special needs and disability services, and emergency infant supplies.
• Play areas for little people are located on Concourse C at Terminal 1, and on level 2 at Terminal 2:
• There is no smoking anywhere within either terminal, including lounges and bars, and only in designated outdoor locations near entries and exits.
Lastly, we're very proud of the hundreds of volunteers of the Airport Foundation who staff traveler assistance stations, patrol the concourses to help confused guests, provide musical entertainment, donate works of art for rotating exhibits, and generally be the first friendly faces to welcome visitors to our Twin Cities.
More details about MSP in subsequent reviews.
We're without the comprehensive subway systems that many large cities, both in the U.S. and abroad, enjoy but in 2004 we FINALLY got our first light rail line, with another added in 2014. YAY! The route is currently somewhat limited but it's one of the most economical methods to get from downtown, uptown, downtown St Paul or the University to the Mpls/St. Paul airport. It also goes to Mall of America; an option for killing time if stuck here on a long layover or delayed flight.
The attached website has all of the information you need for routes, schedules and fares. It also includes info on city buses but I don't recommend them for extensive sightseeing as routes can be convoluted, and you can waste a lot of time trying to get from place to place. Our points of interest are somewhat spread out so to do more than just hop from the airport to the Mall or central areas, you'll need your own wheels. Cabs are the most expensive alternative to a car and not recommended for, say, the long hike from downtown to the Minnesota Zoo but hey, if you have unlimited funds....
There are many, many ways to get here.
1. There's by car
2. There's by train. I love riding the Amtrak. It generally pretty comfortable and about half the time you have both seats to yourself. I've become very able to sleep in extremely unusual and strange positions =)
3. There's by bus, although I recommend avoiding that, Although yopu meet 'interesting' people that way...with 'interesting' smells to them
4. By plane. This is where I usually fly out & into whenever I travel. In fact, this picture is of my sister and I waiting to fly to Denver a couple years ago. The airport is set up in an H formation and it always seem that my flights are on opposite side of the airport on the occasions I flight from Rochester and transfer here.
Most flight arrive at Minneapolis International Airport
I don't have much experience with the public transportation system. Driving can be difficult during Rush rour, I'd suggest avaoiding the freeways.
There are miles and miles of two lane, divided bike trails thru Minneapolis ,than can take you to various lakes and parks
The easiest way to get to Minneapolis is to fly here. The Minneapolis/St. Paul Intl. Airport is the home of Northwest Airlines and the airport has many nonstops to locations around the country. If you want airport information you can go to the Official MSP Airport Website.
If you have a lot of time I recommend taking Amtrak's Empire Builder train from Chicago, Seattle, or Portland. It is a once daily service but very relaxing and well worth it. The Twin Cities can easily be added to a trip out west to the Pacific Northwest or a trip to Chicago (coming from the west).
Unfortunately the Minneapolis/St. Paul area is not an easy city to get around. The best way is by car. There are a lot of buses but, as with as bus system, it's not easy for vistors. Minneapolis is constructing a light-rail route from downtown Minneapolis to the airport and continuing to the Mall of America. When done, by 2004, the city will be much easier to navagate.
There are a lot of convenient bicycle paths (most along nice parkways) that connect parks, lakes, and downtown Minneapolis. St. Paul has some paths but not as many.
Unfortunately there is not an overall friendly mass transportation system to move you about the entire metro area. If you are in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, you are able to ride the bus with relative ease. However, if you are traveling about outside of the city in the suburbs you ought to have a car readily available if you plan on moving about because that is really your only option. The entire metropolitan area has one of the highest amount of freeways per capita within the United States, so you should have no problem finding a freeway to transport you from place to place. Additionally, there are no toll-ways to pay.
The biggest problem with traffic is in the summer months when construction is at it peak. In which case they are busy repairing the beat up roads from the previous winter driving. So expect traffic delays and/or detours.
The picture below is of the Uptown District in Southwest Minneapolis (right by my house).
Unfortunately, Minneapolis does not have a very good, easy form of transportation. We do have buses but they usually run at awful times, aren't going to convenient locations, or are packed. Stick to walking around downtown or taking cabs when necessary. A rental car would be the best idea, but I have heard people from out of town complain about driving here especially in the winter due to ice and snow (see photo).
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Great hotel, very kice staff and free access to laundry and gym very useful. Nice breakfast, confortable bed. Very quite neighborhood.
I recommend it, even for visiting San Francisco because it's much cheaper and better quality.
We drive from San Francisco airport on our way to Yosemite. Took us about 2 hours in heavy evening San Francisco traffic. Tried a Best Western who were $180 for a twin room for the night. We drove 2 minutes over the road to this place which was $160. Much better place in my opinion. Reception was very nice and...
We stayed here in May 2015 after an event at the Alameda Fairgrounds. It was less than a five minute drive away. We pulled up this property on the TripAdvisor app and got a great rate for a one night stay.
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King suite with a queen bed in the living room for my son, his wife and us. The delay in access to the room was compensated with an un-asked for bag of complimentary drinks and snacks. The room was spacious with a large desk for my wife to study at, a well equipped kitchenette and comfortable beds... Complimentary breakfast was...
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I would recommend this hotel to anyone. It appears to be in a safe area. Right off Freeway, so easy on and off. Close to food, stores, gas. I have stayed here twice now. Our granddaughter plays soccer and we travel. The front desk is friendly and efficient. Have cookies in evening and fruit during the day. Nice a la...
We had a pleasant stay at this hotel . The staff was very friendly ,
everything was clean the suite was large. Breakfast was good with healthy options. I have nothing but good things to say about this place. Pleasanton was a short 20 min drive from Danville where we were
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We stopped here on the way down from the Anderson Valley after a wine trip. It was exactly as described in prior TripAdvisor reviews. The room was spacious, full kitchen, nice sized bathroom, good WiFi, TV channels, and minimal breakfast. Conveniently located to freeway, restaurants, etc.
Hi Val, thank you for taking the time to write the review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay.
At check-in I realized I reserved and paid for a "studio suite" that only comes with a Queen bed. My mistake. I do have an issue with what they call a "suite". the studio suite is a normal size room with a small kitchen in the corner. Not bad but not a "suite" by any definition l can find a...
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We stopped on our way back from the Central Coast, tired and looking for a quiet night and a comfortable bed. It must have been soccer tournament time, the hotels were all full. We called the Larkspur and they a room left. We had a nice night. The room was quiet and the bed was comfortable. Just what we wanted...
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After taking over, Aditya announced that he was ready for a bigger role in politics, if "Netaji" so wished.
The PCF is an important cooperative institution of the state, having a turnover of more than Rs 4,000 crore. Aditya's father incidentally is the Cooperative Minister.
Although Shivpal was not present, he seemed to have made sure that Aditya felt at ease. His personal secretary Dharmendra Singh accompanied Aditya and helped him.
Aditya arrived in an SUV, fitted with a red beacon, and accompanied by a police escort although the PCF Chairman is not entitled to a red-beaconed vehicle. SP workers, who had assembled in large numbers, garlanded Aditya.
PCF Managing Director Sandhya Tiwari welcomed Aditya and completed the formalities of his unopposed election by the directors. The SP workers distributed sweets to celebrate the occasion. Even those of them with grey hair lined up to greet Aditya as 'Bhaiyya' (brother).
Sandhya Tiwari, who has been transferred as District Magistrate of Firozabad, urged the new chairman to take a round of the office building. She accompanied him to the call centre and explained its working. "Sir, this is a new initiative and has been started by me. We receive farmers complaints through it," she informed.
Aditya, who holds a B.Tech. degree, said that as PCF chairman, Netaji's policies would be his agenda. "My immediate priority will be to eliminate middlemen and contact farmers directly whether in purchase of foodgrain or supply of fertilisers." He added, "There is so much competition these days that one has to excel for survival. It is a prestigious post and I have to perform." He also said that the alleged bunglings in PCF during the Mayawati regime will be examined.
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In a brief filed today in the 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, ten states argued that Utah's ban on marriage for lesbian and gay couples is constitutional after a federal District Court judge ruled otherwise in December. The states are Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma and South Carolina. Notably there were 16 states that signed on to the pro-Defense of Marriage Act and pro-Prop 8 briefs before the Supreme Court. Those weighing in on marriage bans before the Supreme Court were also Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, North Dakota, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin; but Colorado and Nebraska did not.
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The Howard County Police Department continue to search for a man in connection with the apartment fire that started shortly after police responded to the residence for a disturbance.
On April 5 around 9:30 p.m., units from Howard County's Department of Fire and Rescue Services responded to the 5300-block of Harpers Farm Road in Columbia. Police had already arrived at the scene in response to an earlier disturbance call and were located in the parking lot tending to an apartment resident with visible injuries.
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The role of inflammation and oxidative stress in mild renal impairment in the elderly is not well studied. Accordingly, we aimed at investigating the associations between estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR), and markers of different inflammatory pathways and oxidative stress in a community based cohort of elderly men.
Cystatin C-based GFR, ACR, and biomarkers of cytokine-mediated inflammation (interleukin-6, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein[CRP], serum amyloid A[SAA]), cyclooxygenase-mediated inflammation (urinary prostaglandin F2α [PGF2α]), and oxidative stress (urinary F2 isoprostanes) were assessed in the Uppsala Longitudinal Study of Adult Men(n = 647, mean age 77 years).
In linear regression models adjusting for age, BMI, smoking, blood pressure, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, and treatment with statins, ACE-inhibitors, ASA, and anti-inflammatory agents, eGFR was inversely associated with CRP, interleukin-6, and SAA (β-coefficient −0.13 to −0.19, p < 0.001 for all), and positively associated with urinary F2-isoprostanes (β-coefficient 0.09, p = 0.02). In line with this, ACR was positively associated with CRP, interleukin-6, and SAA (β- coefficient 0.09-0.12, p < 0.02 for all), and negatively associated with urinary F2-isoprostanes (β-coefficient −0.12, p = 0.002). The associations were similar but with lower regression coefficients in a sub-sample with normal eGFR (>60 ml/min/1.73 m2, n = 514), with the exception that F2-isoprostane and SAA were no longer associated with eGFR.
Our data indicate that cytokine-mediated inflammation is involved in the early stages of impaired kidney function in the elderly, but that cyclooxygenase-mediated inflammation does not play a role at this stage. The unexpected association between higher eGFR/lower albuminuria and increased F2-isoprostanes in urine merits further studies.
Keywords:Inflammation; Oxidative stress; Glomerular filtration rate and albuminuria
The increased risk of cardiovascular mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) [1,2] has been attributed to the clustering of cardiovascular risk factors seen in these patients [1,3-5]. Untraditional cardiovascular risk factors such as oxidative stress [6,7] and inflammation [8] are more prevalent in CKD patients than in normal individuals [9], and have also been associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes [5,10-12] and progression of renal injury in these patients [10]. These observations suggest that oxidative stress and inflammation may have an important role in the development of CKD. However, the role of inflammation and oxidative stress in mild renal impairment, particularly the role of vasoconstrctive prostaglandin F2α and F2-isoprostanes, is not well studied. Moreover, data on the association between cytokine mediated inflammation and mild renal impairment in the elderly are scarce.
Cytokines (interleukin-6 [IL-6]), acute-phase proteins (C-reactive protein [CRP], serum amyloid A protein [SAA]), and prostaglandins (PGs) are involved in inflammatory responses and are used as indicators of systemic inflammation. Prostaglandins of the 2-series are formed from arachidonic acid by cyclooxygenases at sites of inflammation, and prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α)—a major prostaglandin—can be reliably quantified from the stable PGF2α metabolite (15-keto-dihydro-PGF2α) in urine [13]. F2-isoprostanes, which are prostaglandin derivatives, are formed by free-radical-catalysed peroxidation of arachidonic acid. 8-Iso-PGF2α, a major F2-isoprostane, is currently regarded as one of the most reliable indicators of in vivo lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress [14-16].
Based on previous data, we hypothesised that inflammation and oxidative stress are involved in the early stages of the development of CKD. Accordingly, we investigated cross-sectional associations between estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), albuminuria (albumin/creatinine ratio [ACR]), plasma CRP, IL-6, and SAA, and urinary PGF2α and F2-isoprostanes in a community-based sample of elderly men. Moreover, we studied two pre-specified subgroups with normal eGFR (> 60 ml/min/1.73 m2) and ACR (< 3 mg/mmol).
Study sample
The Uppsala Longitudinal Study of Adult Men (ULSAM) was started in 1970. All fifty-year-old men, born in 1920–24 and living in Uppsala, Sweden, were invited to participate in a health survey initially concentrating on identification of risk factors for cardiovascular disease (described in detail at http://www.pubcare.uu.se/ULSAM/ webcite). The present analyses are based on the fourth examination cycle of the ULSAM cohort, when subjects were approximately 77 years old (1997–2001, n = 839). Of these, 647 (77%) had valid measurements of serum cystatin C, urinary albumin/creatinine ratio, IL-6, CRP, SAA, urinary PGF2α, F2-isoprostanes, and covariates. All participants gave written informed consent and the Ethics Committee of Uppsala University approved the study protocol.
Clinical and biochemical evaluation
Serum cystatin C, high-sensitivity CRP, SAA, and urine albumin were measured using a BN ProSpec nephelometer (Siemens, Deerfield, IL, USA). The total analytical imprecision of the cystatin C assay was 4.8% at 0.56 mg/L and 3.7% at 2.85 mg/L High-sensitivity IL-6 was analysed with an ELISA kit (IL-6 HS; R&D Systems, Minneapolis, MN, USA). eGFR was calculated from serum cystatin C results in mL/min/1.73 m2 by the formula y = 77.24x-1.2623, which have been shown to be closely correlated with iohexol clearance [17].
Urine creatinine was analysed by a modified kinetic Jaffe reaction on an Architect Ci8200® analyser (Abbott, Abbot Park, IL, USA) and reported in mmol/L; creatinine-related urine albumin was calculated from the Prospec® results. Urinary samples were analysed for 15-keto-dihydro-PGF2α , a stable metabolite of PGF2α, with a radioimmunoassay that has been described previously in detail [18]. Urinary 15-keto-dihydro-PGF2α concentrations were divided by urinary creatinine levels. Urinary F2-isoprostanes (free 8-iso-PGF2α without any prior extraction or purification) were analysed with a radioimmunoassay that has been described previously [19]. Urinary 8-iso-PGF2α concentrations were divided by urinary creatinine levels.
Plasma glucose, serum lipids, blood pressure, and body mass index (BMI) were assessed as previously described [20]. Diabetes mellitus was diagnosed as a fasting plasma glucose level of ≥ 7.0 mmol/l (≥ 126 mg/dl), or by the use of oral hypoglycaemic agents or insulin. Smoking status (current smoker or non-smoker) and information concerning pharmacological treatment was recorded using a questionnaire. Information about hospitalisation because of myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, ischaemic stroke, and heart failure was obtained from the Swedish hospital discharge register.
Statistical analysis
Logarithmic transformation was performed to obtain a normal distribution of urine albumin/creatinine ratio, CRP, PGF2α, IL-6, SAA, F2-isoprostanes, glucose, and triglycerides. All other variables were normally distributed. Linear regression analyses were used to assess the cross-sectional associations between CRP, PGF2α, IL-6, SAA, and F2-isoprostanes (independent variables) and eGFR and albumin/creatinine ratio (dependent variables in separate models). We used the directed acyclic graphs (DAG) approach to establish a parsimonious model with minimised confounding of the effect estimates in the statistical model B.
The following models were performed:
Model A: age-adjusted (continuous);
Model B: age (continuous), BMI (continuous), smoking (binary), systolic and diastolic blood pressure (continuous), LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, and triglycerides (continuous), statin treatment (binary), ACE inhibitors, ASA, and anti-inflammatory agents including cortisone (binary).
We also performed the above analyses in a subgroup analysis between CRP, PGF2α, IL-6, SAA, and F2-isoprostanes in the following pre-specified subgroups: (1) participants with eGFR > 60 ml/min/1.73 m2 (n = 514), and (2) participants with ACR < 3 mg/mmol (n = 522).
Moreover, we performed analyses in participants without anti-inflammatory agents (n = 612). We also performed a secondary multivariable model where diabetes and cardiovascular disease where added to multivariable model B (model C). The reason that diabetes and cardiovascular disease was not included in our primary models was that these factors may be considered to be in the causal pathway between inflammation and renal damage. Moreover, we investigated the association between eGFR and F2-isoprostanes after excluding participants with diabetes (n = 83) and individuals with the highest eGFR (upper decile, > 95 ml/min/1.73 m2, n = 63) to rule out the risk of glomerular hyperfiltration as an explanation of our findings.
In our primary analysis, we modelled CRP, PGF2α, IL-6, SAA, F2-isoprostanes, eGFR, and albumin/creatinine ratio as continuous variables (expressed as a 1-standard deviation increase).
A two-sided p-value of < 0.05 was regarded as significant in all analyses. The statistical software package STATA 11.0 was used (Stata Corp., College Station, TX, USA).
Table 1 shows the characteristics of the study population.
Table 1. Characteristics of the whole study population
Associations between inflammatory biomarkers, cystatin C-based glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and albumin/creatinine ratio levels (ACR)
In the whole cohort, eGFR was inversely associated and ACR was positively associated with CRP, IL-6, SAA, when adjusting for age, BMI, smoking, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, hypertension treatment, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, treatment with statin, ACE inhibitors, ASA, anti-inflammatory agents, diabetes, and previous cardiovascular disease (models A–C, Table 2).
Table 2. Cross-sectional associations between high sensitive C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Interleukin 6 (IL- 6), Prostaglandin F2 alpha (PGF2alpha), serum amyloid protein (SAA) and eGFRcystand albumin creatinine ratio (ACR) at age 77: Multivariable regression
After further exclusion of participants with impaired eGFR (< 60 ml/min/1.73 m2) the association between eGFR, CRP, and IL-6, remained statistically significant in all models but with lower regression coefficients. No significant association was seen between eGFR and urinary PGF2α in the whole cohort or in participants with eGFR > 60 ml/min/1.73 m2. After exclusion of participants with ACR > 3 mg/mmol, ACR was found to be positively associated with PGF2α metabolite and SAA adjusted for age (Table 2), while no significant association was seen in models B and C between ACR and the inflammatory markers. The results were unaltered in a sub-sample of participants without anti-inflammatory agents (data not shown).
Association between oxidative stress, glomerular filtration rate, and albumin/creatinine ratio levels
In the whole cohort, eGFR was positively associated and ACR was inversely associated with urinary F2-isoprostanes in all multivariable models (models A–C, Table 3). After further exclusion of participants with impaired eGFR (< 60 ml/min/1.73 m2) and ACR > 3 mg/mmol separately, no associations were found between levels of the two kidney markers and urinary F2-isoprostanes.
Table 3. Cross-sectional associations between oxidative stress (urinary F2-Isoprostanes) and eGFRcyst and albumin creatinine ratio (ACR) at age 77: Multivariable regression
The association between eGFR and F2-isoprostanes was essentially similar after excluding participants with diabetes and eGFR > 95 ml/min/1.73 m2 (model B, β-coefficient 0.08 [95% CI 0.005–0.15]; p = 0.04).
Principal findings
In this community-based sample of elderly men, reduced eGFR and increased ACR were associated with higher systemic CRP, IL-6, and SAA concentrations. The association between eGFR, CRP, and IL-6 remained significant in participants without any apparent signs of kidney dysfunction (eGFR > 60 ml/min/1.73 m2).
Our findings are in accordance with most, but not all [21], previous community-based studies that found independent associations between biomarkers of cytokine-mediated inflammation (C-reactive protein, tumor necrosis factor alpha, interleukin-6, and fibrinogen) and eGFR, measured with serum creatinine [22-25], cystatin C [8,26], and albuminuria [25,27,28]. We are aware of one previous study that have reported these associations in elderly individuals without any apparent signs of kidney damage or dysfunction [8]. Systemic inflammation has been considered to be a risk factor for CKD, but may also represent a common pathway by which cardiovascular risk factors interact to amplify renal injury [9,29].
To our knowledge, this is the first study to have investigated the association between markers of kidney damage and dysfunction and in vivo PGF2α concentrations. However, no independent associations were seen between these markers of kidney pathology and urinary PGF2α metabolite in this study, indicating that cyclooxygenase-mediated inflammation is not involved in the early stages of chronic kidney disease.
Surprisingly, increased eGFR and reduced ACR were associated with higher levels of urinary F2-isoprostanes in the whole cohort. Since oxidative stress is suggested to play an important role in the development of kidney disease, based on experimental studies [30,31], this finding was contradictory to what we originally hypothesised. Yet, a similar finding was seen in a recent study from the Framingham Offspring Study, where individuals with CKD had lower urinary isoprostanes than individuals without CKD [25]. In contrast, a study on obese children [32] failed to show any linear correlation between plasma cystatin C, albuminuria, and urinary F2-isoprostanes.
The unexpected associations found between kidney biomarkers and intact urinary F2-isoprostanes in the present study may possibly be related to the fact that F2-isoprostanes were quantified in urine but not in plasma [33]. Studies have shown that patients with manifested moderate to severe chronic kidney disease [9] and dialysis patients [6,7,29,34] have higher plasma concentrations of F2-isoprostane than healthy subjects. Furthermore, an inverse correlation was shown between eGFR and plasma F2-isoprostanes in hypertensive patients [29]. The kidney is one of the major sites of both 15-prostaglandin dehydrogenase (15-PGDH) and Δ13-reductase, the two major enzymes that metabolise prostaglandins and F2-isoprostanes to 15-keto-dihydro-metabolites for further degradation to more polar β- and ω-oxidised products in the liver before excretion together with unmetabolised primary PGF2α and F2-isoprostanes [35,36]. Perhaps the discrepancy in plasma and urine may be explained by the possibility that impairment of these enzymes in the kidney affects both the metabolism and further excretion of intact F2-isoprostanes into the urine, although to our knowledge this has not been reported. The fact that the positive association between eGFR and urinary F2-isoprostanes was essentially similar after excluding participants with diabetes and individuals with the highest eGFR indicates that glomerular hyperfiltration does not explain the unexpected findings.
The strengths of our investigation include the homogenous, community-based study sample with detailed characterisation of glucometabolic variables, cardiovascular risk factors, and lifestyle factors. Some limitations of our study must also be discussed. As we only examined men of the same age and of similar ethnic background, the degree of generalizability to women or to other ages and ethnic groups is unknown. Furthermore, we did not use the gold standard method to measure GFR (clearance measurements with exogenous substances), as this method is generally not feasible in large study samples. Also, our cystatin C assay was not calibrated to the new international reference standard [37,38]. Moreover, as no data on serum creatinine was available, we were unable to use the recently proposed GFR equation that incorporates both calibrated cystatin C and creatinine [39]. However, the cystatin C-based GFR equation used in the present study [17] has been shown to be closely associated with GFR measured with iohexol clearance also in individuals with GFR in the normal range. This study was also limited by the use of a single urine collection for assessment of ACR. Yet, any potential bias from variations in ACR and GFR levels would most likely conservatively bias our regression estimates. Moreover, no conclusions regarding causality should be drawn from our cross-sectional observational data. Finally, we cannot rule out that participants with unidentified inflammatory disease may have influenced the associations, but as this is a healthy community based-sample, this potential bias is not likely to be major.
Our data indicate that cytokine-mediated inflammation is involved already in the early stages of impaired kidney function in the elderly, but that cyclooxygenase-mediated inflammation does not appear to play a role at this stage. Whether anti-inflammatory therapies are effective in slowing down the deterioration of kidney function in the elderly remain to be established. In order to clarify the relevance and the underlying pathophysiology of the unexpected association between higher urinary F2-isoprostane concentrations and higher eGFR/lower albuminuria, further experimental studies are needed.
Competing interests
The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
Authors' contributions
Conception or design, or analysis and interpretation of data. Drafting of the article or revising it. Providing intellectual content of critical importance to the work described. Final approval of the version to be published. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
This study was supported by the Swedish Research Council (2006–6555), the Swedish Heart-Lung Foundation, the Thureus Foundation, Dalarna University and Uppsala University and the Swedish Society of Medical Research. The sources of funding did not play any role in the design or conduction of the study; in collection, management, analysis, or interpretation of the data; and in preparation, review, or approval of the manuscript. There are no conflicts of interest for any of the authors.
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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Working Group on Waste Prevention and Recycling (WGWPR) has published a study into sustainable materials management (SMM) initiatives in OECD countries. As a concept, it views SMM as essential as it exceeds standards of traditional waste management.
Traditional waste management and minimisation policies only address 'end-of-life' products and materials; which fail to deal with the increasing amounts of waste produced through economic activity and material consumption. For this reason, SMM, which introduces sustainability and life-cycle perspectives, not only offers increased environmental protection, but also greater economic benefits. These benefits can be both in terms of cost-saving and tax benefits/incentives.
The OECD defines SMM as an approach that includes integrated actions to reduce negative environmental impacts, and that strives to preserve natural capital. Such measures should take into account economic efficiency and social equity throughout the life cycle of materials.
Published in September 2008, the OECD's inventory of international initiatives set specific criteria when investigating which programmes related to SMM. All initiatives had to take a life-cycle perspective into account; focus on reducing environmental impacts throughout the life cycle of materials and bear a relationship to waste and material policies in general.
After applying such criteria, 68 initiatives were identified as relating to SMM. Of these, 13 were European Union Directives or initiatives. In particular, the inventory included the EU Thematic Strategy on the sustainable use of natural resources; the Integrated Product Policy and the Environmental Technologies Action Plan (ETAP).
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'He told me he could go all night:' Great-grandmother becomes the 16th woman to accuse San Diego mayor of sexual harassment
- Peggy Shannon, 67, works part-time at the Senior Citizens Service Desk in the lobby of the City Administration Building
- Shannon claimed in a press conference Thursday that San Diego Mayor Bob Filner once grabbed her and kissed her
- She says he also once told her he could 'go eight hours' in an apparent reference to sex
- Shannon is the 16th woman to make sexual harassment claims against Filner, 70, in the last month
A 16th woman has come forward alleging that San Diego Mayor Bob Filner sexually harassed her.
Peggy Shannon, 67, who works part-time at the Senior Citizens Service Desk in the lobby of the City Administration Building, said Thursday that Filner repeatedly asked her out during work and that he once grabbed her and kissed her on the lips.
Shannon claims that Filner, 70, also once told her that he could 'go eight hours straight' in an apparent reference to sex.
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Peggy Shannon (left) claimed in a press conference with attorney Gloria Allred (right) that Mayor Bob Filner kissed her and made inappropriate comments to her
Peggy Shannon, 67, a volunteer city worker who assists senior citizens, is the latest person to accuse Filner of sexual harassment
Peggy Shannon who works at the Senior Citizens Service Desk in San Diego City Hall
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner speaks during a news conference at city hall on July 26, 2013. Filner is challenging a recall effort after more than a dozen women have accused him of sexual harassment
'On the day that Mayor Filner grabbed me and kissed me, I was so surprised,' Shannon said at a press conference Thursday with celebrity attorney Gloria Allred. 'I went home and cried.'
On July 18, Shannon filed with the EEO office claiming that Mayor Filner had sexually harassed her. She received a response that her allegations would be reviewed.
Explaining why she has decided to come forward with her story, Shannon, a mother and great-grandmother, said, 'I want to do the right thing for San Diego.'
Fifteen other women have accused the former congressman of making unwanted advances, such as inappropriate statements or groping.
He is resisting calls to resign and says that he went to therapy to help him learn how to better respect women.
Michelle Tyler, center, speaks during a news conference alongside former Marine Katherine Ragazzino, right, and attorney Gloria Allred, left
Michelle Tyler alleges San Diego Mayor Bob Filner made inappropriate advances on her while she was seeking help for Marine Katherine Ragazzino (right)
Earlier Thursday, attorney Kathryn Vaughn became the 15th woman to come forward with sexual harassment accusations against the mayor.
Vaughn said she encountered Filner 10 years ago at a public event when he was a congressman.
'He made an inappropriate movement on my body, yes,' Vaughn said when asked if she was groped.
University of California, San Diego, political science professor Steve Erie said Filner seems to be in denial but also may be trying to appear like he is digging in his heels so he has more negotiating power over his future.
The mayor's stubbornness could be aimed at leveraging a deal to leave office under the condition that he shed his financial responsibilities if the city loses a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by Filner's former communications director, Irene McCormack Jackson, Erie said.
Veronica 'Ronne' Froman (front left), Sharon Bernie-Cloward (front right), Joyce Gattas (back left), and Patti Roscoe (back right) have all claimed that they were harassed by Filner
'I think what we're seeing here is bunker mentality,' Erie said. 'I think our mayor is still in denial or he wants to appear like he will resolve to fight it to the end. This may be a bargaining strategy, because the minute he resigns, all bets are off, and he's lost leverage.'
Several businesses — including four Hooters restaurant locations — have posted signs from a radio talk show campaign stating the establishments will not serve the mayor because 'we believe women should be treated with respect.'
Melissa Fry, director of marketing for HootWinc, the West Coast Hooters franchise told Slate magazine it was not a political move but was a stand for the fair treatment of women.
Action: Irene McCormack Jackson, the mayor's former director of communications Jackson sued the mayor and the city on July 22
Filner has not been seen publicly since entering an intensive two-week therapy session. His lawyers said Filner would not be available for comment this week while he receives outpatient care.
The mayor has apologized for what he says was inappropriate behavior and acknowledged disrespecting and intimidating women. But he has said he is not guilty of sexual harassment.
The nine-member City Council and state and federal elected officials have urged Filner to step down.
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Fatal error: Call to undefined function _fill_user() in postie-functions.php on line 2618
Fatal error: Call to undefined function _fill_user() in postie-functions.php on line 2618
The same here...
I commented out this function in postie-functions.php because get_user_by() is already in later versions of wordpress. Seems to have fixed the problem since my postie tests pass.
/* this is included in WP 2.8+. We are using our own (unmodified) version for
backwards compatibility */
if (!function_exists('get_user_by')) {
function get_user_by($field, $value) {
global $wpdb;
switch ($field) {
case 'id':
return get_userdata($value);
case 'slug':
$user_id = wp_cache_get($value, 'userslugs');
$field = 'user_nicename';
case 'email':
$user_id = wp_cache_get($value, 'useremail');
$field = 'user_email';
case 'login':
$value = sanitize_user( $value );
$user_id = wp_cache_get($value, 'userlogins');
$field = 'user_login';
return false;
if ( false !== $user_id )
return get_userdata($user_id);
if ( !$user = $wpdb->get_row( $wpdb->prepare("SELECT * FROM $wpdb->users WHERE $field = %s", $value) ) )
return false;
return $user;
I found this bug three months ago but never really dug into the code.. I'll check out your edit and see if that fixes the issue. Otherwise it's time to fork!
this appeared to have worked. until the preview button stopped working for me when composing a new post. saving a draft also results in the error:
Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at .../wp-content/plugins/postie/postie-functions.php:1) in .../wp-includes/pluggable.php on line 866
this is unfortunate. I rely on postie.
I'll be VERY appreciative of anyone that can give a fix here as I rely very heavily on Postie.
glad to offer up donations to a good fix.
okay, my bad. I was getting that error because notepad kept adding those extra characters at the beginning that I couldn't detect. had to ssh into server and VI the php to remove them. functionality is restored. about to test a postie now.
just tested and appears to work great. thanks for the suggestion of commenting out that function.
Same error after updating to 3.3 - Means I cannot access dashboard or any posting menus, etc.
Without access to the dashboard, how can I fix (or disable) postie ?
From other forum thread ...
Simply use FTP access to delete the wp-content/plugins/postie directory and all its contents.
(Fixes the dashboard access problem, but clearly those who want to use postie need to look at fix / reinstall for postie.)
I used the fix provided by gizmomol, and that has worked like a charm (for which, thank you, @gizmomol).
gizmomol's solution works. note the /* */ around the function in the code above.
Thanks to Gizmomol for the fix. Worked like a charm. =)
Thanks, gizmomol. Commenting out that code works like a charm for me as well :-p
Kudos to gizmomol for the solution... I was getting frustrated until I found this solution --thanks!
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About "Body Skate Park" by WEAREYAWN
Body Skate Park
Design by WEAREYAWN
This is a pattern of 30 skaters. The body/shirt is their skatepark. 1 color seamless pattern print, grey on seafoam or silver! Hope you enjoy!
nice work
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List of films of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
This list of films of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints includes the non-commercial motion pictures commissioned by or officially produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Feature length films are typically premiered and exclusively shown at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building's Legacy Theatre in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, before being released to Temple Visitors' Centers, and eventually home use. In the 1970s, the church also commissioned Brigham Young University to produce short films for use in the Church Educational System. These films, shown mostly in the seminaries and institutes of religion, teach religious principles, church history, and general kindness. Released on VHS (and, increasingly on DVD), they have become popular home entertainment. A wide variety of these films are now available through Brigham Young University's Creative Works Office.
These films differ from those of LDS cinema, which are produced without official church involvement.
Feature films[edit]
This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.
|Year of release
|Plot / Notability
|The Decision
|15 min.
|The true story of the decision faced by a young LDS serviceman forced to choose between social acceptance and obedience to the Word of Wisdom.
|As the Twig is Bent
|26 min.
|A father's use of tobacco contributes to his inactivity in the Church and has an adverse effect on his two young boys. Emphasizes the importance of temple marriage and of a good example.
|Hearts of the Children
|27 min.
|Features President Joseph Fielding Smith and his emphasis on the importance of genealogy and temple work. Historical vignettes dramatize events from the lives of the Prophet Joseph Smith's ancestors in order to create interest in our own ancestors.
|Unto the least of These
|32 min.
|Belle Spafford, who was general Relief Society president at the time the film was produced, introduces the story of a visiting teacher who is not convinced of the worth of the visiting teaching program.. Through subsequent experiences, the visiting teacher learns how her labors can bring joy to herself and to others.
|A Chosen People
|25 min.
|Based on a true story of an Indian chief's dream wherein he was told to search for a people who possessed a book containing a history of his ancestors. Recaps the coming forth of the Book of Mormon and emphasizes the ties between the American Indians and the Book of Mormon.
|The Search for Truth
|41 min.
|Documentary about the harmony of science and religion, featuring interviews with Wernher von Braun, Harvey Fletcher, and Henry Eyring.
|Summer of Decision
|27 min.
|A sheltered young LDS man goes away to college and runs into opposition to his faith and beliefs. As he struggles, counsel from an Institute teacher and a vivid dream reaffirm his faith and his testimony.
|The Windows of Heaven
|50 min.
|The story of Lorenzo Snow's revelation on tithing, while the church faces debt and drought.
|A Family's Concern
|29 min.
|A rancher's search for lost sheep and later for a lost boy is likened to the effort sometimes needed to locate lost genealogical information about ancestors. President David O. Mckay concludes the film by encouraging members in their genealogical responsibilities.
|Bitter Wind
|30 min.
|This story of an American Indian boy whose family is destroyed by alcoholism presents a powerful message for all ages and races.
|Man's Search for Happiness
|13 min.
|Brief overview of the plan of salvation; produced for the 1964 New York World's Fair
|The Long Road Back
|25 min.
|This dramatization depicts the long and difficult road a young man faces in repenting of unchastity.
|When Thou Art Converted
|29 min.
|A hardworking elders quorum president finds that loving all the members of his quorum is not easy when one of those members is a strong business competitor. Emphasizes the importance of finding answers to life's problems in the scriptures. Starring Gordon Jump.
|Worthy To Stand
|29 min.
|A young lawyer devotes little time to his home teaching and finds his efforts of little value to his families. Discouraged, he asks for a release, because he considers his time to be precious. A letter from a missionary whose parents are separating helps him to see how he has failed. The missionary's prayer for his parents is answered as the home teacher helps them toward reconciliation.
|Johnny Lingo
|24 min.
|In Polynesia, Johnny has come to the island to bargain eight cows for Mahana to be his wife.
|Pioneers in Petticoats
|44 min.
|Young women form the Young Women's Retrenchment Society as resistance against worldly trends. Starring Gordon Jump.
|What About Thad?
|20 min.
|The story of a shy eight year old boy growing up without much love or acceptance from his family, teachers, or friends. Illustrates some of the problems in making the Church program work in his behalf. Featuring Gordon Jump.
|A Day For Justin
|28 min.
|The story of a boy who discovers for himself that self-sacrifice in the service of others brings blessings. Starring Johnny Whittaker.
|Cipher in the Snow
|24 min.
|The true story of a boy no one thinks is important. After his sudden death one winter morning, acquaintances begin to reflect on the needs of every individual child.
|John Baker's Last Race
|35 min.
|The true story of a champion athlete who is given only six months to live. His last race, with time itself, becomes his greatest as he dedicates his life to the children he teaches, making every child feel important.
|The Phone Call
|24 min.
|Scott is trying earn enough money for karate gear by working first as a paperboy, then at a Drive-in-Burger called Ripples; he is also trying to gain confidence to call Pam on a date.
|The Mailbox
|24 min.
|An elderly widow anxiously awaits mail from her family, but letters do not come. The neighbors make life bearable, but they cannot replace her family. Helps to motivate children and adults alike to maintain communication with their elderly parents and grandparents.
|Uncle Ben
|27 min.
|The true story of an alcoholic who seeks custody of nephews and a niece orphaned by an accident. As he faces the challenge to overcome his alcohol problem and be a good father, he realizes a greater reward than he had imagined.
|Dream Big
|10 min.
|Documents a true story about Glen Cunningham, who after a serious accident in his youth was told he would never walk again. Through determination and courage, Glen became a famous, record-breaking runner. Emphasizes how important it is to set goals high and work toward them.
|The Trophy Case
|26 min.
|Randy, a teenager, tries to gain his father's approval by excelling in sports. Randy wants more independence, but his father feels the need to be firm in his guidance as long as he is providing for his son. The ending song "If I Could dream" was written and performed by Merrill Jenson.
|The Emmett Smith Story
|23 min.
|Emmett Smith is a runner and coach at Cortez High School in Phoenix Arizona. When he develops a brain tumor, he gets surgery and is told he may never run again. After that he is determined to regain his balance and focus as he's struggling to run with the students. Meanwhile another student, Cindy Duncan, is crippled and confined to a wheelchair, but is determined to be able to walk on crutches and then walk without them.
|Blind Love
|25 min.
|A blind man is going to have eye surgery but his wife is worried, thinking she'll look ugly to him. Takes place in the 1940s era. Music is composed by Merrill Jenson.
|Begin with the End in Mind
|29 min.
|As a result of an argument between a father and his son, the father is motivated to increase his effectiveness as a teacher in the Church. By getting help and by using meetinghouse library materials, he improves both his teaching and his communication with his son.
|The Drop Card
|15 min.
|The story of a first-year college student who needs help and of a teacher who takes time to be her friend. Points out that feelings of inadequacy are extremely common in human experience, and can be overcome.
|In One Blinding Moment
|16 min.
|Depicts a father's struggle with bitterness toward the teenage driver of a car that killed his young son. One day the father sees a sign made by his son that says "Love One Another." His whole attitude changes, and he seeks to help the boy who killed his son. Music is composed by Merrill Jenson.
|Greater Love
|14 min.
|A young boy needs a blood transfusion to survive after a car accident. Because he has a rare blood type, only his sister can give the blood immediately. When the boy is out of danger after the transfusion, his sister reveals the depth of her love for him.
|Joseph Smith: The Man
|9 min.
|The years between our day and the time of the Prophet Joseph Smith are effectively spanned as Lethe Tatge recounts to a group of children what her great-grandfather told her of his first hand experiences with the prophet.
|Mr. Krueger's Christmas
|26 min.
|A widowed janitor (played by James Stewart) yearns for company on Christmas and daydreams about the spirit of the holiday.
|A Marvelous Work Begins
|17 min.
|Some of the major events in the coming forth of the Book of Mormon are dramatized, including the loss of the 116 pages of original manuscript.
|The Last Leaf
|24 min.
|O. Henry's story about a dying young girl, and her artist neighbor (played by Art Carney) who yearns to paint his masterpiece.
|The Award
|45 min.
|Some high school football players plan on giving an award to the ugliest girl in school. But one teenage boy learns about her beauty inside and how she helps kids with disabilities; he later decides to give the best award for making a difference to the kids in need.
|The Power of the Word
|30 min.
|Part of the "Hold to the Rod" series, volume 7. The power of the Lord's word is compared with other dynamic and subtle powers that are around us every day. The story of Marie and her efforts to use the scriptures to influence an inactive father, a wavering friend, and a Sherem-like antagonist illustrate the power of Scriptures to resist temptation. Note: The two World Trade Center towers in New York are featured in this video before they were destroyed on September 11, 2001.
|Lay Hold upon the Word
|30 min.
|Part of the "Hold to the Rod" series, volume 8. Electrical and spiritual power are compared. Reading for understanding and then applying the scriptures in our own life are essential skills illustrated by this story. Gary's experiences parallel the story of the broken bow in the Book of Mormon.
|A "Mighty Change"
|30 min.
|Part of the "Hold to the Rod" series, volume 9. Three stories illustrate the role of prayer and scripture study in the process of experiencing a "mighty change" of heart. An analogy is drawn between physical birth and spiritual rebirth.
|All Things Have Their Likeness
|15 min.
|Part of the "Hold to the Rod" series volume, 10. Two presentations provide visual support for a lesson on interpreting symbolic language in the scriptures. The first presentation, a visual interpretation of the symbols in an ordinance used in Moses' time, emphasizes the elements of blood, ears, hands, and feet. The second presentation focuses on the process of the seed-soil-rain-wheat-flour food chain, which is similar to the revelation-scripture-study-ponder-power-in-your-life chain.
|A Lamp unto My Feet
|45 min.
|Part of the "Hold to the Rod" series, volume 11. The word of the Lord is light, which has a variable effect upon people according to their individual perception. This presentation is a visual role play of how the scriptures are used (or not used) to provide direction in the lives of Jed Fischer, his sister Brenda, and two of their nonmember friends. This presentation is also the introduction to a series of "look for" comprehension skills.
|Look to God and Live
|30 min.
|Part of the "Hold to the Rod" series, volume 12. It focuses on the scriptures as a tool to help those who know about God really come to know him. Kelly Jordan is a young man whose lifestyle is alienating him from his family and from God. With the scriptures as a guide, Kelly's mother and father formulate an unusual plan to help Kelly learn to "look to God and live."
|How Rare a Possession
|64 min.
|The story of Parley P. Pratt's conversion. Also depicts an Italian pastor converted to the Book of Mormon, which he found unidentified with its title torn off. Shows scenes from the Book of Mormon.
|Together Forever
|25 min.
|A documentary about individuals and families whose lives were improved through the Plan of Salvation.
|On the Way Home
|33 min.
|A family grieves after their daughter dies, before learning how they can be reunited through the Plan of Salvation.
|To This End Was I Born
|27 min.
|A depiction of Jesus Christ in the final days in the Passover supper, the suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane, the trail in Jerusalem leading up to his crucifixion on the cross at Calvary, the spirit world and his resurrection from the tomb.
|The Mountain of the Lord
|72 min.
|Wilford Woodruff recounts the story of the building of the Salt Lake Temple, in a film commemorating the centennial of its dedication.
|52 min.
|Follows the life and struggles of a small group of early converts to the church, beginning in the eastern United States through their journey and settlement in pioneer Utah.
|The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd
|67 min.
|Portrays events that occurred in the Book of Mormon from shortly before Jesus' birth until shortly after His visit to the peoples of the Americas.
|Finding Faith in Christ
|30 min.
|A depiction of Jesus Christ's life, including the ministry in Jerusalem, his suffering and death on the cross and his resurrection from the tomb.
|Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration
|60 min.
|Portrays the life of Joseph Smith, Jr.; released in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Smith's birth.
|Meet the Mormons
|78 min.
|Documents the lives of six devout Mormons living across the world. Received a PG MPAA rating, and was distributed by the LDS Church to movie theaters, both firsts for the church.
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- ^ "Man's Search for Happiness". Mormon Literature & Creative Arts. Brigham Young University. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
- ^ "The Last Leaf". Mormon Literature & Creative Arts Database. Brigham Young University. Retrieved 2015-06-03.
- ^ "Legacy". Brigham Young University. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
- ^ "The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd". Brigham Young University. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
- ^ "Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration". Brigham Young University. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
- ^ "LDS Church invites movie goers to "Meet the Mormons"", Daily Herald, 17 September 2014
- ^ Pugmire, Genelle (17 September 2014), "Coming soon to a theater near you: 'Meet the Mormons'", The Salt Lake Tribune
- Redd, Sterling H. (1994), "A Topical Guide to LDS and Related Videos" (PDF), TopicalGuy.com
Further reading[edit]
- Astle, Randy (2013), "Mormons and Cinema", in Hunter, James Michael, Mormons and Popular Culture: the global influence of an American phenomenon, Santa Barbara, California: Praeger (ABC-CLIO), ISBN 9780313391675, OCLC 776495102
- Hall, Airen (October 2012), "Melodrama on a Mission: Latter-Day Saint Film and the Melodramatic Mode", Journal of Religion and Film 16 (2)
- "Featured Story", MormonNewsroom.org (LDS Church), 6 October 2014
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External links[edit]
- Brigham Young University's Creative Works Office
- New Video Honoring Scriptures Legacy Now on LDS.org