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November 30, 2015
PARIS (AP) -- Hundreds of French doctors, many wearing white lab coats and blue surgical caps, are marching in Paris in a protest over work conditions and government efforts to rein in their pay.
France's state health fund has fixed rates of reimbursements for many doctors' services. When doctors charge more than that, patients or their private supplemental insurance pay the rest.
Many doctors oppose a plan by Health Minister Marisol Touraine that aims to limit how much doctors charge above the state insurance system's reimbursements.
France has drawn plaudits for its health care system. But many doctors complain of being overworked and fear a slide toward free-market, American-style health care.
Many doctors suspended office hours during the open-ended protests starting Monday, forcing patients to look to emergency rooms for care.
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text: Rumors Abound in Wake of Bryan Singer Sex Scandal 'X-Men' director is being sued for allegedly raping teen boy By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff Posted Apr 18, 2014 10:08 AM CDT STORY COMMENTS (13) (Newser) – When news broke yesterday that Bryan Singer had been accused of repeatedly raping a teenage boy, the director's rep called the lawsuit an "absurd" attempt to get attention as Singer awaits next month's release of his latest X-Men movie—but it certainly doesn't look like the scandal is going away any time soon. Defamer rounds up a number of salacious rumors about Singer on sites including Dlisted, Queerty, and IMDB, with the takeaway being, as Jordan Sargent puts it: "Bryan Singer's obsession with barely legal boys was an open secret" in Hollywood. And this isn't the first time Singer's been sued over something shady, Sargent points out: In 1997, a 14-year-old extra and two other boys who worked on Singer's Apt Pupil sued filmmakers, alleging they forced the underage extras to strip completely naked for one of the scenes. Entertainment Weekly has a roundup of those accusations; according to the Raw Story, the district attorney ultimately determined there was no basis for a criminal case. As for the current case, the alleged victim, Michael Egan, first sued over alleged sexual abuse at Hollywood parties in 1999 back in 2000, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Singer was not named in that lawsuit; rather, the focuses were the hosts of the parties. It's not clear how that lawsuit was resolved. Yesterday, Egan spoke to the press about what he says he experienced at the parties, the New York Daily News reports: "You were a piece of meat to these people and they'd pass you around between them." Plaintiff Michael Egan takes questions from to the media during a news conference in Beverly Hills, Calif., Thursday, April 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) In this March 3, 2012 file photo, director Bryan Singer arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of the play "8" in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg, file) ADVERTISEMENT(Click Prev or Next to continue viewing images.) « Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow Defamer (Source Grid ») Entertainment Weekly (Source Grid ») Raw Story (Source Grid ») Hollywood Reporter (Source Grid ») Celebrity rape • sexual abuse • lawsuit • Bryan Singer CLICK BELOW TO VOTE 10% 11% 51% 1% 13% 13% RETURN TO THE STORY To report an error on this story, notify our editors.

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It's more expensive to eat healthy food.
With a little planning, eating healthy foods can actually cost less than shelling out for typical fast-food fare. Are you surprised? A study at the Mary Imogene Bassett Research Institute in Cooperstown, N.Y., found that a person who follows a diet of heart healthy whole foods can reduce her grocery bill by up to $8 a week. That translates to an annual savings of $416 a year for a single person.
Pound for pound, a balanced healthy diet with health-boosting whole foods is a lot cheaper than a fast-food diet. To help pare down your grocery bill, swap legumes for meat products; buy less-expensive produce such as apples, oranges, carrots, spinach and cabbage; and purchase healthy whole grains like oatmeal and rice in bulk.
Certain diets can banish cellulite.
Medically speaking, there is no such thing as cellulite. It's a marketing term for plain old pudge that ripples (mostly on the thighs) in varying degrees in 50 to 90 percent of women, regardless of clothing size or fitness level. This clumpy fat results from fat cells stored just under the skin in honeycomb-like structures held in place by bands of connective tissue. The more fat cells stuffed into each honeycomb, the more puckered the texture.
Since cellulite is just ordinary body fat, there is no unique low carb diet trick or cellulite treatment to remove it. The bottom line? A calorie-controlled diet that consists of whole, healthy foods plus exercise will help you lose fat throughout your body.
When you work out you need extra protein in your diet.
Even if you exercise regularly, you don't need any more protein than the average couch potato! Most Americans consume more than enough protein, averaging 77.5 grams a day, or 146 percent of the Dietary Reference Intake (53 grams) for a 145-pound adult.
You need fat in your diet. Fat keeps you full and satisfied.
Fat is the slowest food component to clear the stomach, so for years it was assumed that fatty foods slow digestion and keep you feeling full longer. Recent research proves the proportion of sugar and fat has little or no difference in satiety ratings. What's more, fat actually has twice the calories of protein or carbohydrates.
In reality, protein tends to leave people feeling more satisfied than either carbohydrates or fat while fiber and whole grains affect feelings of fullness and satisfaction. To stay full longer, eat healthy foods that are high in fiber, like fruits and veggies and lots of healthy whole grains.
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Hwy 43 construction begins in Rushford
ROCHESTER, Minn. – Motorists will encounter a detour in Rushford when construction begins soon on Hwy 43 in a project that will replace the street and improve curb, gutter, sidewalks and utilities along a one-mile stretch in the city, according to the city of Rushford.
The short detour is expected to take less than 5 minutes to drive into Rushford on Hwy 43 north of Rushford. The project could begin as early as Monday, June 23, weather permitting.
Southbound motorists will be directed east a few blocks to a residential street that runs parallel to the Hwy into downtown. The southbound detour is open to all passenger vehicles and light trucks (under 7,000 pounds). Semis and other heavy vehicles traveling on Interstate 90 to Rushford should take the Hwy 76 exit to Houston and turn west onto Hwy 16 to Rushford. Motorists traveling northbound on Hwy 43 will be able to cross the Hwy 43/16 bridge across the Root River and turn west onto Hwy 16 as they enter Rushford and either continue or take the signed detour route northbound.
Motorists should be able to access all Rushford businesses during the project by following detour and construction signs.
Much of the water and sewer system under the road has been in place for nearly 100 years. When the project is complete, motorists will experience a smoother ride surface and a safer Hwy; businesses and residents will have updated and repaired utilities that are expected to last 50 years or more.
McHugh Excavating of Onalaska, Wisconsin, is the prime contractor for the $2.97 million project. The city of Rushford and the Minnesota Department of Transportation are working cooperatively on this project. MnDOT is providing technical and financial support in excess of $1.5 million. The project is scheduled for completion in mid-November. With this project, MnDOT is working with the city to enhance an efficient and effective transportation system in southeastern Minnesota.
For more information, including maps, on this project go to www.rushford.govoffice.com and click on the Hwy 43 link on the left or go to MnDOT's construction website at www.dot.state.mn.us/d6/projects/hwy43-rushford/index.html
Motorists or businesses may call the Rushford City Hall, 507-864-2444 for more information.
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Check out Michelle Leder's weblog Footnoted
Michelle wrote the forensic accounting tome "Financial Fine Print:Uncovering a Company's True Value" and has plenty of insight into accounting games:
While everyone from Warren Buffett to Arthur Levitt says that it's important for individual investors to read the footnotes in annual and quarterly reports, nobody has ever written a book that spells out exactly what investors need to look for. FINANCIAL FINE PRINT: UNCOVERING A COMPANY'S TRUE VALUE gives investors the tools they need to make better, more informed decisions. By using numerous examples of actual footnotes that have appeared in SEC documents, the book teaches investors in easy-to-understand language ways to spot – and avoid – future Enrons and Worldcoms. The book contains dozens of Search Tips and Red Flags that investors can use to quickly spot potential problems, no matter what type of company you're investing in.
Now that the market has begun to rebound, investors need Financial Fine Print more than ever. For any investor who's spent the past three years watching their investments shrink and has begun to think about getting back into the market, this book provides the critical tools that investors need to avoid getting burned once again.
A worthwhile source to find potential accounting shenanigans . . .
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Billy Donovan showed up in Orlando on Friday night with a better NBA job than the one he backed out of eight long years ago here. This should qualify for an entry into Ripley's.
Most coaches never get this kind of monumental break, let alone two.
Billy D essentially gave back the keys to a Corvette only to be given another set… to a Rolls Royce.
Everyone knows the story.
After one day on the job, Donovan reneged on a deal in 2007 to coach Dwight Howard and the Magic, returning to the Florida Gators. Two years later that team reached the NBA Finals under Stan Van Gundy, who replaced Donovan.


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Elder Scrolls Online, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, Transistor and more on sale.
The identities and motives of Lizard Squad members, who claim to be behind gamers' holiday-break headache, take center stage now that the services have been restored.
The controversial tech entrepreneur offers hackers vouchers for his own Mega service in exchange for restoring services. It appears to have worked.
Hacker group DerpTrolling claims to have released a "very small portion" of usernames and logins for three gaming networks in its possession as a "warning to companies".
Sony has confirmed PS2 emulation is coming to PS4. Those who've purchased a Star Wars Battlefront bundle can already take advantage.
Sony is closing out the year with these six free games for subscribers.
Producer is joined by Matt Dahlgren to discuss big changes to Capcom's flagship franchise.
The company will settle a class-action lawsuit over the PlayStation Network breach in 2011 by giving gamers $15 million worth of goods and services.
New screenshots have also been released for Capcom's upcoming fighting game.
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Adams County Probation Services might soon be mobilizing its breathalyzing equipment.
Laura Rowland, director of adult probation services, said she anticipates her department testing three portable devices that will measure a defendant's blood alcohol content this fall.
The breathalyzers, known as SL2, are about the size of a cellphone and have mobile connectivity with GPS capabilities, Rowland said.
The county's probation department uses telephone landline-based equipment, which can only be used when defendants are in their homes. The new technology will allow defendants to submit a blood alcohol content measurement from anywhere to a secure web portal, managed in real time by probation services.
Rowland said the benefits of the mobile breathalyzers will be twofold, creating convenience for the probation department as well as the defendants.
"We have more opportunities to test them randomly," Rowland said. "It's also a benefit to the defendants to have them engaged in the community and out working. It keeps them productive instead of hampering them but also allows us to keep an eye on them."
And the device will keep a close eye on the defendants. The breathalyzer contains a camera that identifies who is breathing into the machine, Rowland said, so the probation department would be able to know if someone else was blowing into the device.
But the accountability does not rest solely on the defendant. Rowland said probation services, which would monitor its clients around the clock, would be responsible for keeping an eye on the devices and making sure they are charged.
"We would be notified if the charge goes too low of if it fails," Rowland said. "Our response would be to contact the defendant to remedy the situation immediately, by either providing instructions or meeting with them in person."
Adams County commissioners tentatively approved an amendment Wednesday to the probation services' contract with BI Inc., the Colorado-based company that distributes the devices and currently handles the county's landline alcohol monitoring.
Rowland said the commissioners will likely approve the amendment next week, at which point her department can acquire and test three SL2 devices, designed by California-based SOBERLINK.
The mobile devices would increase the cost of monitoring a defendant by $1.50 per day, Rowland said. She said the costs associated with monitoring defendants varies based on the defendant's employment status, but that fees currently paid to SOBERLINK are $6.50 per day to monitor a defendant.
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Michael Cammalleri (born June 8, 1982) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Cammalleri played the majority of his significant minor hockey with the Toronto Red Wings. After a brief stint in Ontario Provincial Junior 'A' with the Bramalea Blues, he moved on to play college hockey for the Michigan Wolverines for three seasons.
Cammalleri was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the second round (49th overall) of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft and began his career with the Kings, making his NHL debut on November 8, 2002 against the Ottawa Senators and picking up his first NHL point with an assist. He scored his first NHL goal in his fifth game on November 16, 2002 against the Edmonton Oilers, the game-winner, in a 4–1 victory. Subsequently, he would spend some time with the AHL's Manchester Monarchs. In the 2004–05 AHL season, Cammalleri was awarded the Willie Marshall Award for leading the league in goals, scoring 46.
He was a member of the 2007 Canadian IIHF World Championships team that won gold in a 4–2 win against Finland in Moscow. Cammalleri received a new 2 year contract worth $3.1 million in 2007–08 and $3.6 million in 2008–09 for an average cap hit of $3.35 million per year. At the start of the 2007–08 season he was named an alternate captain for the Kings. On September 29, 2007, he scored the first ever regular season NHL goal in Europe in a 4–1 win against the Anaheim Ducks as the league opened the regular season with games at The O2 in London.
On June 20, 2008, Cammalleri was traded to the Calgary Flames in a draft day three-way deal between the Anaheim Ducks and the Kings. The Flames acquired Cammalleri from the Kings in exchange for the 17th overall pick in the draft. Los Angeles then dealt the 17th selection and its 28th pick to the Ducks for their 12th overall pick.[1] Cammalleri scored his first career NHL hat trick on November 27, 2008 in Calgary's 4–3 win in a game with the Vancouver Canucks.[2] Cammalleri finished the season with a career high 82 points, 39 goals and 43 assists.
On July 1, 2009, Cammalleri signed a five-year contract worth US$30 million with the Montreal Canadiens. On October 24, 2009, he got a hat trick and scored the overtime winner to help the Canadiens beat the New York Rangers 5–4. On December 4, 2009, the night of the Canadiens' 100th anniversary, he scored his second hat trick of the season in a 5–1 win for the Canadiens against the Boston Bruins. On December 28, 2009, Cammalleri also scored the Montreal Canadiens' 20,000th franchise goal against the Ottawa Senators.[3] Cammalleri was the team leader in goals with 26 when he suffered a knee injury on January 30 after a collision with Ottawa Senators defenseman Anton Volchenkov missing 17 games until mid-March.[4] Cammalleri returned on March 24, 2010, in a game versus the Buffalo Sabres. He would go goal-less for the final 9 games of the regular season, while only registering two assists.[5] However, in the playoffs Cammalleri found his goal scoring touch. By the end of the Conference Finals (in which Montreal was eliminated) Cammalleri lead the league in goal scoring with 13. No other player scored as many goals as him in the playoffs, even those on teams that reached the final.[6] His 13 goals were highlighted with scoring 7 goals in a seven-game series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The feat tied a Canadiens team record held by Maurice Richard (2), Jean Beliveau, Bernie Geoffrion, Guy Lafleur, Frank Mahovlich and Marcel Bonin.[7][8] Cammalleri was given a one-game suspension for the 2010–11 season opener after a slash to New York Islanders rookie Nino Niederreiter in a preseason game.


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Jerry Jones: Washington Redskins team name is intended to be complimentary
Jerry Jones is not someone you would call a Washington Redskins supporter, but that doesn't mean the Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager necessarily thinks their NFC East rivals need to change their team name.
The Redskins name has become such a hot topic that even President Obama recently weighed-in, saying if he owned the franchise that he'd consider a name change.
During a Wednesday radio interview, Jones didn't say whether Washington should change the name or not. Jones' response was basically stating that he thinks the name is meant to be complimentary to Native Americans.
"I don't think anyone has ever named their team to be uncomplimentary to the entity or person or group or namesake," Jones said on 105.3 The Fan [KRLD-FM]. "All team names have always been a positive attempt at the namesake. The intent is very positive.
"I'm very sensitive and we should always listen to those that feel that you're being insensitive. That's real and that's valid. It ought to be always looked at. But also we're dealing with that not everybody looks at it the same way. I don't want to weigh-in on it other than the fact that I know that it was intended initially and is today to be a complimentary."
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Most of the guys I know are players and to me are overall the cutest =]. How can I attract them?
like what characteristics will I need & what would I need to look like and act like.
because with 2 of them I made the same mistake of letting get to 2nd base in public. I felt like it was a hit-and-run. I want them to text me & fall for me like I do with them. please help =]]
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How to attract a player?
Most of the guys I know are players and to me are overall the cutest =]. How can I attract them?
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Careful, Mademoiselle...
You call down thunder you may not be able to handle... I was a player (once)... like a hundred years ago... You mess around with the wrong Beau, and he might just break your heart. And you don't want that, do you?
Choose a good guy... this pays off in the end. No pun intended. I knew a best friend once, and after all that drinking and F@#$ng, I married her. And she gave me two beautiful girls...
i don't think you want to attract a player, because as you said "its a hit and run", is that really what you want at 3rd base? ...distt said it like it was "players generally won't "fall" for anybody :P", no way for them to really fall in love with you, because then they wouldn't be called players...
Just do your best to act like both an angry bitch and a slut, you'll get one.
How does that make sense
Pretty simple really - player guys don't just zero in on a girl for looks, they are after a certain personality.As a teen I went after the girls that acted stuck-up, bitchy however you put it because I knew the truth - they were using that as a sort of shield to mask their insecurities.
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My advice would be to stay away from them.. But you really don't have a choice who you like do u? :L so basically you need to go out somewhere looking amazing where your guaranteed to see him.. And completely ignore him.. players like getting the "hottest" girls .. and they'd be used to getting them.. however if your this gorgeous girl he can't get, it'll drive him crazy..
and if that doesn't work.. at least you didn't put yourself out there and get heartbroken in the process..
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The Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors unanimously approved a competitive balance proposal that changes how schools are placed in postseason tournaments in team sports.
The plan, which was recommended by the 27-member Competitive Balance Committee, is similar to the proposal that member schools voted on last spring and narrowly defeated.
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I was fortunate to come across a Bernina 930. It does not have any accessories or the cords or foot control. It is in very good shape and I had it checked so it does run. I would like to know more about the machine itself if anyone has one.
Thank you so very much!
I have an old 730 which I love (also love my 200) but I would go to this Yahoo group Bernina Thirtysomethings for more info. My suspicion is that it is a good model -- I don't remember any of the older mechanicals that had particular problems. Good luck!
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Here is the manual you can download for the 930 bernina.
I still have my 930 Bernina set up and running, I purchased it new (would have to dig up the reciept for a date).
It has always sewed beautifully. The manual is kind of a hands on tutorial. When I first purchased it we had lessons on how to use the machine and went pape by page through the manual and then attached a sample to each page of an actual stitch out instead of just using their illustrations. A great way to learn the machine and try it on different fabrics with the recommended technique outlined. This will also let you know what feet came with the machine to begin with. My main sewing machine is the pfaff 7570 but I still use my 930 on many things. I love the button holes on it, it is a 4/5 step button hole but love them and so easy! Makes the most beautiful satin stitch and free motion thread painting!Congrats!!!
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I agree to join that Yahoo group. There are so many helpful people there. I have a much simpler, older Bernina 600. It is so smooth!
Those older machines were well made!
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I think the 930 is a gem of a machine. I bought mine new nearly 30 years ago and it still just hums along quietly sewing anything and everything perfectly with no adjustments needed. The overall quality of materials used is just excellent, and it has an adjustable basting stitch that I use often and that I miss on my newer Berninas (240 and 630). I do enjoy having some of the features on the newer machines, but I would never give up the 930. You might find a cord, foot control, and/or accessories for the 930 on ebay or SIFS. The Yahoo group might be a good place to ask as well. Hope you enjoy your 930 - it's a classic!
This is the machine I grew up on and my mom still sews on. It just keeps going beautifully! The feet that it takes are considered "old style" but still available since Bernina currently makes a mechanical machine that takes the same feet. I don't know why they changed the way the feet attached, but they did. Other than that, I'll think you'll find this to be a fabulous machine!
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Update: Alarm/pipe break brings SFD to West Seattle Athletic ClubFebruary 8, 2014 at 1:02 pm | In West Seattle news, WS breaking news | 1 Comment
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1:02 PM: If you're wondering why multiple Seattle Fire Department units rushed to West Seattle Athletic Club – it's dispatched as a fire alarm having gone off, but described on radio communications as involving a suspected sprinkler-pipe problem. We have a crew checking it out.
1:16 PM: Christopher Boffoli reports that while an alarm bell is still sounding at the club, and staff confirms a broken pipe, they "say otherwise they are open and things are business as usual."
1:46 PM: Adding a few more photos, including this one as a side note – the icy/salted SW Yancy hill just west of the club:
The call is now closed out on the 911 log, meaning SFD crews have departed.
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This false alarm disappointed a few families who showed up at the 38th and Alaska fire station around 12:45pm for the open house that was supposed to last til 1pm. Totally legit that the station would close for a call, less cool that the call was a false alarm.
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GREEN BAY – During his annual Football Report at this summer's shareholders meeting, Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson issued something of a warning to the vast ownership group about expecting too much from the team's draft class.
"Every year it's like this, the drafted guys get a lot of attention, but it'll be the veterans who determine our fate, will decide how we do," Thompson said that morning. "And that's the way it is every year. It's up to the veterans, the leadership, their skill levels, their focus, all that sort of thing."
That's not to say that rookies won't be part of the solution on defense, where the Packers ranked 32nd in the NFL last season and used their first six draft picks this spring. Those six draft picks were the six who made the team Friday: Outside linebacker Nick Perry, defensive end Jerel Worthy, cornerback Casey Hayward, safety Jerron McMillian, defensive lineman Mike Daniels and inside linebacker Terrell Manning.
The team's two offensive draft picks were both seventh-rounders – quarterback B.J. Coleman and left tackle Andrew Datko – and both were released. Both reportedly signed with the team's practice squad Saturday.
In all, the Packers kept 10 rookies, eight of whom are on defense as undrafted outside linebackers Dezman Moses and undrafted safety Sean Richardson also made the 53. Perry is projected to start at left outside linebacker, McMillian figures to be the nickel safety and Worthy and Daniels will likely rotate on the defensive line, especially in sub packages.
"I think they'll be part of the group," Thompson said Saturday when asked how much those rookies will help. "It's like I said all along. Those guys aren't going to come in and be saviors. They'll come in and help the group out."
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I've got a 10yo son that is CONSTANTLY ripping through the knees of his pants. I recently bought some heavy denim and patched a bunch of pants. He ripped through a couple of my patches already. What I'm wondering is what type of fabric could hold up to the constant abuse that my boy puts on the knees of his pants? Polyester or nylon? I'm thinking that if I can find something nearly indestructible I might make him a couple of new pairs.
Also, I've wondered if my technique is lacking. With the patch technique that I use I tear out one seam and then sew on a rectangle of fabric starting far over near the other seam of the leg. I then incorporate the rectangle into the seam as I sew it back up. I like this method because it looks nice and clean when it's done and if the patch matches well then it passes as being original. What do you think? Was my problem the denim or the technique?
Little boys are murder on their knees. not a whole lot can take being slid around on pavement.
That said, you'll probably have better results if you fuse a piece of interfacing to the wrong side of the patch before you sew it on. (The whole piece, edge to edge.) Fusing to the trouser leg on side you patch from can also help. This is what I do for my trouser patching (well, I can't generally be bothered to undo a seam if I don't have to, but I'm not trying to make them look like new, I'm just trying to make working trousers last longer.)
Nylon is more abrasion resistant.
------My grandmother taught me to sew when I was 10, and I've been sewing ever since.
I always used to patch denim with denim. I think your technique of sewing on the patches is fine, and probably looks really nice. I like the interfacing idea, too. I think a 10-year-old would go through nylon before denim, though. I can't think of a tougher fabric, other than leather, and I doubt you want your 10-year-old running around in leather pants!
------Brother SB4138, Bernina 1008, Brother 1034D
You might want something really tough on those knees - I am thinking of the really strong but pliable stuff they use on the knees and bums of snowboarder's pants. Leather patches really wouldn't be out of the question, especially if you could find a source for recycling leather like an old coat or something.
Does your young fellow skateboard?
------http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown.
How about some ultra suede?
I've actually got a bunch of leather kicking around that I scavenged off an old couch that I found sitting next to a dumpster.It's bonded leather though so I'm not sure how well it will hold up. Keep the ideas coming. I 'definitely appreciate all the suggestions. I'm a dedicated scavenger so I don't always buy things new which means I don't always have first choice. It's nice to have multiple options.
------~Gem in the prairie
stirwaters -yes! I think that is the stuff. Some of the toddlers I work with have it on their winter wear.
When my boys were little, I got their pants at Sears. Those outlasted at the knee better than any other brand....pants were reinforced inside the knee area with a second layer of fabric.
That worked until around the age of 11-12 and then they began to grow like bean sprouts and no longer needed pants with reinforced knees, just longer pants.
Canvas (like Carhartt) works well and maybe used as a reinforced backing at the knees would help. Denim is my second choice.
Kids are all grown-up but I still keep a stash of old jeans just in case there is a need for a adult patch here or there.
------"Improvise, adapt and overcome." - Clint Eastwood/Heartbreak Ridge
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How many students have money for this? Really? My first computer for college was a PowerBook 145B. That thing was more expensive than this. The next year I needed something that could do 3D work....so I got a PowerMac 7100/80, cost me $3500. I wish I had these computer prices back in the 90's.


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Ideally this would be for noble reasons, like the road less traveled, or marching to the beat of your own drum. I'm not to proud to admit that on more occasions that not, I'm just being obstinate.
There's a certain reality television show that my whole family has taken to watching when it comes on. They hoot and holler in there in front of the TV, and I haven't taken part. I was just assuming by the subject matter it wouldn't be of interest to me.
The thing is, my husband does not laugh out loud very often. He chuckles, he even chortles, but he rarely guffaws. If you see him slap-his-knee-wipe-tears-from-his-eyes laugh, someone probably fell, tripped or embarrassed the heck out of themselves in an America's Funniest Home Videos way. The average TV show just doesn't get to him like that.
One recent evening I was too tired to do anything but plant my considerably sized backside on the couch and watch TV, and their show was on. Heaven help me, I'm hooked.
I know people have varying opinions of Duck Dynasty, but my word it's hilarious.
I can find traces of my family, my in-laws and former neighbors and co-workers in someone in that show.
It's fascinating, I tell you. There's a dynamic of a family business, and a large family, and people's ideas of humor and entertainment.
I was thrilled to see that one of the daughters of the show had to bring her boyfriend to meet her dad. The dad and uncle took him on a hunting trip, snake hunting, on national television.
My kids think they have it bad that I talk about them in a small column like this one!
Watching a family reality show always brings out comparisons from us as we watch it.
"Dad would do that," one of the kids would say, or "that's something you'd hear Aunt Darla say."
It also gives us an opportunity to draw the lines clearly in our home sand, so to speak. While I could see my husband refuse to handle an alligator and instead give the thing time to wander off, there's no way I'd be OK with him referring to me as "chubby," fact or not, like Phil did Miss Kay. He'd be that alligator's lunch if he said that on national TV.
The show typically ends with a family meal, and a prayer of thanks offered up before they eat.
"I envy that big family like that. Wouldn't it be cool if we had that?" I asked at the end of one show.
Everyone looked at me.
"You'd all be fighting and bickering over something," my husband pointed out.
He's not wrong.
"Can we at least pray like them, you know, switch up our usual grace with the Phil prayer?"
The three kids recited Phil words from memory, ready for a new family tradition. After all, there can't really be a wrong way to thank the Good Lord for your food and your family and another day here on earth.
"Dad, grow a beard!" the youngest said.
And right there, another line, drawn in the home sand.
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Department of Aging and Disabilities Public Hearing Scheduled
Annapolis (June 18, 2007) - The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities (DoAD) will hold the second of two public hearings about existing programs and services on Wednesday, June 20 at 1:00 p.m. at the Pascal Senior Center. The Pascal Senior Center is located at 125 Dorsey Road in Glen Burnie. The first hearing was held on Thursday, June 14th at the South County Senior Center.
Public hearings are required every four years under the Older Americans Act. The goal is to solicit input from the public about existing services for older adults and unmet needs of seniors and their families. County Executive John Leopold has challenged the Department of Aging and Disabilities to exceed its mandate by also soliciting public comments and suggestions in writing.
Wayne M. Taylor, Department Director, is hoping to receive new information and fresh ideas at the hearings. At the first hearing, participants offered suggestions for improving communication, transportation and expansion of existing programs and facilities. With this important feedback, DoAD will be able to take steps to meet the unrecognized and unmet needs County seniors.
The hearing is free and open to the public. Individuals needing special accommodations should communicate with the Department of Aging and Disabilities prior to the meeting at (410) 222-4464 or through the Maryland Relay Service at 711 or (410) 222-4355 (TDD). All materials are available in an alternative format upon request.
Written comments will be accepted through June 30 and may be directed to Wayne M. Taylor, Director, Department of Aging and Disabilities, 2666 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.


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LAPD Officer Killed in Crash Remembered as 'Great Cop' and 'Family Man' — Steve Kuzj Reports
Nicholas Choung Lee had recently appeared in a YouTube video that LAPD made, along with other law enforcement departments across the country, to honor a Rhode Island 7-year-old battling leukemia. Lee received more than 70 commendations and had been with the department for 16 years. He was survived by a wife and two daughters. Steve Kuzj reports for the KTLA 5 News at 10 on Friday, March 7, 2014.


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AFSP Leadership Conference 2014
In January, a few of our board members attended the AFSP Leadership Conference and what a great experience! Josh Easler, Chris Hunter & Angelynn Tinsley met and worked with many AFSP leaders and chapters from all over the country. We are excited to implement this knowledge into our local community.
Here are some of the highlights and information covered:
AFSP's leadership vision, education, post- vention and research activities
Mental HealthServices Under the Affordable Care Act
Strategies and planning ideas for successful community walks
Community gatekeeper programs - safeTALK, ASIST, Mental Health First Aide
Advocacy in our state
Identification and Care of Suicidal Patients in the Emergency Depts
ISOS Day involvement and best practices
Initiatives for survivors of suicide attempt or personally struggling
Safe messaging and dialog to reduce risk of idealizing or having a negative impact
Understanding & Preventing suicide risk in LGBT populations
Research Connection Program (bringing science & community together)
Middle aged Men & Women suicide prevention
Survivor Summit Meeting
Suicide bereavement clinician training program
2014 over night walks - Seattle & Philadelphia - June
2014 Lifesavers Dinner - NYC - May 22
2014 Advocacy Forum
Interactive Screening Programs - Corporations, Police Officers, Military
Engaging & training volunteers
Implementing the More Than Sad Program in schools
Campus Walks
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George Sand (1804-1876)
George Sand was the pseudonym of Baroness Dudevant. She began as a French Romantic writer, noted both for her rustic novels and numerous love affairs. Her later novels expressed her concern for social reform, especially for women. Sand wrote some 80 novels, supporting herself and her children after her divorce. She was born Amandine Aurore Lucie Dupin. Her first novel, "Rose et Blanche" (1831) was written in collaboration with Jules Sandeau, from whose name she made her pseudonym. Here Sand appears in old age at the Fay studio in New York.
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20 Songs You Can't Even Believe Are 20 Years Old
Remember that dancing bee girl from Blind Melon's "No Rain" video? She's 30. That won't mean much to incoming college freshmen, who weren't even alive during Kurt Cobain's lifetime. But for those who wore flannel shirts and watched that new show Late Night with Conan O'Brien in 1993, it might seem like someone hit life's skip-forward button.
The 100 Best Albums of the Nineties
As Gen X-ers wonder how they became middle-aged so soon, here are 20 tunes they can't fathom are 20 years old.
"Loser" by Beck
When Beck burst onto the scene in 1993, the dude was hip. The boyish looks, the stylish clothes, those funky beats – seems like all you ever heard on MTV was Beck this and Beck that. It didn't hurt that the "Loser" chorus was the perfect slacker anthem for college grads who found themselves working in shoe stores and coffee shops during the early Nineties recession. Today, the 42-year-old continues to make music, exploring a variety of genres. But fellow fortysomethings with retirement plans and kids in middle school still jam to the soundtrack of their early failures.
Readers' Poll: Your Favorite 1990s One-Hit Wonders
"It Was a Good Day" by Ice Cube
Bangin' in the hood can be pretty stress-inducing (as if we'd know). But when Ice Cube released this glass-half-full song, it was good to know that even the most hardcore gangsta rappers could look on the bright side of life. Sure, there was a strong dark undercurrent ("Today I didn't even have to use my A.K."). But in light of South Central's violent milieu, even optimism swathed in irony offered a glimmer of hope, especially when put to a sample of the Isley Brothers' laid-back groove "Footsteps in the Dark."
"All Apologies" by Nirvana
Kurt Cobain dedicated this song to wife Courtney Love and their daughter, Frances Bean Cobain. Four months after its release, Cobain was gone, a victim of his inner struggles. A preface to Cobain's hand-written suicide note, "All Apologies" – backed by "Rape Me" – was the band's last single. The toddler Cobain left behind will be 21 in August.


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Cotton is King, Plantation Scene
This stereo card given the title "Cotton is King, Plantation Scene," shows workers, including children, picking cotton in Georgia.
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What has worked best for you?
I remember seeing a gadget that clips onto your scissors...have you used it?
------Stash: 196 yds. @ 10.18.15
I am not too gadgety! After tracing the pattern (in pencil), and before cutting it out, I set my seam gauge to my desired seam allowance and trace around the pattern pieces with dashed lines. I then connect them with my rulers and curves (in black) to remind me that it is a cut line,and trace the pencil lines with coloured dashes. On patterns with seam allowances included I do the same dashes for seam lines (in a different colour) and have the solid cut line from the pattern. I try to be consistent in my practice so that when I am tracing markings onto fabric, I use the correct set of lines. It is time consuming, but very accurate.
My tape measure is 5/8" wide. I just lay it along the seam lines and trace the cutting line.
If I end up with a Burda TNT, I'll probably take the time to draw in the seam allowances that are more appropriate (for example, 1/4" for a neckline, 3/8" for side seams, etc.) For now, 5/8" is quick and dirty - easy enough to sew up to see if I like the pattern.
I have a short magnetic bolt that clicks onto the blade of the scissors. The head of the bolt is exactly 6mm deep, and the whole length of the bolt is about 15mm ..... it works pretty well. I can't lay claim to the idea ... when I explained the problem to him, hubby was the one who came up with the idea.
------the barefoot seamstress ..... smelling vaguely of lavender and mothballs, and desperately craving chocolate.
My hip curve has a .5 inch allowance on both sides of the curve. The dressmaker's curve has .5 on parts of the 'drastic' curve. And, the shorter curve is marked on one side with a .5 seam allowance. I can adjust in or out from there or, often, whack off any extra with the serger (when constructing).
If I draft a pattern, with muslins, to an exact fit - like a swimsuit bottom or some weird little project - I'll often sew the seam allowance in on the sewing machine. No thread, just let the needle mark the cutting line. Generally use heavy gift wrapping paper when doing this.
------I have no idea what Apple thought I was saying so be a Peach and credit anything bizarre to auto correct.
Either my SACurve from Etsy if I am adding to paper, my guide on my rotary cutter if I need it, or nothing- I have become quite adept to just eyeballing 1/2" seam allowances. I have been curious about the magnet guides but instead of buying them I put 3 rare-earth magnets on a pair of scissor tips and they were about 1/2" wide.
------I'm finally a blogger!
I do different seam allowances in different areas (except knits, where I usually do 1/4" SAs). I chalk or thread-trace the stitching lines and match those lines, not the fabric edges.
------I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
I usually remove seam allowances (with a 2x18 flexible ruler most of the time) and mark the sewing line. Then I cut as much seam allowances as I want or have room on the fabric for, which gives me more leeway in making tweaks and adjustments. I like to leave a lot of seam in the garment for alterations, though after a year or so of wear those can be a bit too obvious -- bright lines of new fabric against faded old stuff.
I add the seam allowances as I trace--mainly with those plastic double pencil holders (one is 5/8" and the other 1/4"). If I am using a different seam allowance, I use a thin quilter's rule. I used to use a compass.
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The letter from Diane Hertel ("City makes wrong call on zoning," March 18) warrants a response. As a member of the neighborhood homeowners' association that is impacted by this proposal, I am writing to clarify a few things that she failed to mention.
We have been down this road before. Last summer, the P&Z commission and the Coralville City Council voted against this development. Now the developer has come back with the very same project.
First of all, zoning should not be changed just to satisfy a developer. This proposal consists of a four-plex, a tri-plex and a duplex all on a narrow lot across from the First Christian Church. The current zoning should not be changed to allow this, especially considering that our association is composed of single family homes on rather large lots. I commend the Coralville City Council members who unanimously voted for the second time against this.
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This past Saturday I had the opportunity to style and direct the first print editorial fashion shoot for the Canadian men's magazine SHAVE. It was an absolute pleasure to work with such a fantastic and passionate team. We had a lot of fun and managed to get some incredible shots that will be featured in an upcoming edition of SHAVE.
Here are some of the highlights from the day:
Special thanks to everyone who helped on the shoot, especially:
Brett, Mode Models
Eugene from 3ten Photography
Nickol, Hair/Make-up
Sarah, Style Assistant
Mike, SHAVE Magazine
Ziyah, SHAVE Magazine
Michael, Mode Models
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UNESCO World OER Congress preparationsPublished 07.03.12
A third policy forum in preparation for the World OER Congress was held in Brazil in March. Presentations are available online, and a revised draft of the Paris Declaration has been published for comments. Registration for the Open Exhibition at the Congress, to be held 20-22 June 2012, can be carried out online.
UOC doctoral programme in e-learningPublished 02.05.12
ICDE member institution Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) has released a call for applicants for its Doctoral Programme in Education and Information and Communication Technologies (e-learning)
DEANZ conference: Shift HappensPublished 14.12.11
11-13 April 2012
Wellington, New Zealand
International Symposium on University RankingsPublished 06.03.12
12 April 2012
Brussels, Belgium
World Information Technology ForumPublished 07.12.11
16-18 April 2012
New Delhi, India
Cambridge 2012Published 12.03.12
16-18 April 2012
Cambridge, UK
Plymouth e-Learning ConferencePublished 04.10.11
18-20 April 2012
Plymouth, UK.
9th Annual Sloan-C Blended Learning Conference and WorkshopPublished 05.10.11
23-24 April 2012
Milwaukee, United States
2012 Global ForumPublished 20.02.12
New Players and New Directions: Concepts and Models of International Branch Campuses
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The past 10 days have been interesting around the Dodger Blogosphere. Sites have folded, merged and are under new authorship. Some sites are begging for money to go to Camelback Ranch. To me, that just seems wrong, but hey, I'm weird like that. However, to each his own.
Some of the stuff I read is mind-numbing. So, the Dodgers sign Trayvon Robinson to a minor league deal – EVERY BLOG and I mean EVERY BLOG has a huge post about Travyan "Freaking" Robinson or Chone "Freaking" Figgins. A few years ago, lots of us thought Robinson and Jerry Sands would make up 2/3 of the Dodger outfield for the next ten years. There's about a dozen posts on this ad nauseam. After skimming them, they could have saved so many words by just saying this:
"A lot of us thought Trayvon Robinson would be a wonderful player. He's not. The Dodgers picked him from the scrap heap and one of three things will happen: (1) He will be the same player; (2) He will be a better player; or (3) He will be a worse player. Wish him luck and let's see what happens."
Most could have saved a lot of words about nothing, Same thing with Chone Figgins. Can he make the team? Who know? Not likely, but you never know. Leave it at that.
On December 1, 2009, I wrote this about Sands and others:
Ivan DeJesus, Jr.? Not enough pop to justify his lack of speed. Forget him as a starter at 2B, and he's certainly not a starting SS. Utilityman is the best he will be.
Trayvon Robinson? 4th Outfielder, although he could possibly play LF, if we needed a leadoff hitter, but Gordon should fill that role in two years, so Robinson looks like a 4th outfielder to me.
Xavier Paul? This guy could surprise – if there's a sleeper here, it is the X-Man!
Lucas May? He's not that good as a Catcher and his bat is probably less than Martins. That doesn't bode well for him.
Kyle Russell? He'll need at least three more years. He's too far away to project anything, although he has crazy power.
Pedro Baez? He'll be on the mound before the season is over! He can't hit, but he has a cannon on his shoulder.
Scott Van Slyke? He had a nice year, but let's see him do it at a higher level, then I might say he's a prospect, but right now, he's not!
Brian Cavazos-Galvez? Jonathan Garcia? Steven Caseres? Gorman Erickson? Too early. Way too early to even predict, but I lean towards NO! Don't get excited.
Jerry Sands? Career AA Player!
Tony Delmonico? Not as a Catcher, well he doesn't look like a Catcher. He has a bat that could be good. Can he play 2B?
Austin Gallagher? Ha!
Nick Buss? Probably not! No, NOT!
Preston Mattingly? Please!
AJ Ellis? Sub, probably a #3
Jamie Hoffman? 5th or 7th OF.
I missed on a few, but not many. I look at the stats but I don't rely on them, like many of the Blogs. There's a new blog out there called DodgersDigest and I read it everyday. Mike Petriello, Dustin Nosler and Daniel Brim are fine writers. I have it marked as Mandatory Reading, but one word of caution: Don't read the comments – you will be stupider for it. I made the mistake of reading the comments once (about 900) and lost 3 points on my IQ – and you all know I cannot afford that!
But then there's this: Is There any Hope For Chris Perez or Brandon League? Daniel Brim writes an eloquent and well-reasoned blog about nothing. It is my opinion that he measures nothing with great accuracy. I feel bad saying this, because he obviously spent a lot of time on it, but in the end, the answer is "Maybe or Maybe not!" I am not a trained writer like these guys – just a hick from Indiana – so if they want to point out my writing deficiencies, so be it. I just call it the way I see it. Agree or Disagree – that's what I do. I'm a fan of Seth Godin and love what he wrote here:
Measuring nothing (with great accuracy)
The weight of a television set has nothing at all to do with the clarity of its picture. Even if you measure to a tenth of a gram, this precise data is useless.
Some people measure stereo equipment using fancy charts and graphs, even though the charts and graphs say little or nothing about how it actually sounds.
A person's Klout score or the number of Twitter followers she has probably doesn't have a lot to do with how much influence she actually has, even if you measure it quite carefully.
You can't tell if a book is any good by the number of words it contains, even though it's quite easy and direct to measure this.
We keep coming up with new things to measure (like processor speed, heat output, column inches) but it's pretty rare that those measurements are actually a proxy for the impact or quality we care about. It takes a lot of guts to stop measuring things that are measurable, and even more guts to create things that don't measure well by conventional means.
What I will say is use your eyes: I saw Brandon League and he was pretty bad, so was Chris Perez – it is what you see, not what a bunch of nothing stats say…. although stats do have their place.
Dodger Notes:
- Now that I have pissed off half the Dodger Blogosphere, I will say that I am glad the Dodgers didn't get Tanaka, as the luxury tax is going to be bad enough anyway and I see Tanaka as a #3. Just my opinion.
- Forget Arroyo – Beckett, Fife or Billingsley and maybe even Lee or Stripling or Anderson are in-house solutions. No to Arroyo!
- It has been suggested that we keep politics off this site and I will enforce it. I can block anyone I want – notice OD hasn't been back? Keep it on the Dodgers and sports.
- P.S. I am returning all the money you guys sent me to go to Camelback Ranch. I won't be there this year.


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With a reputation as the most beautifully romantic city in Europe, it is no wonder that Paris, France is one of the most popular and beloved travel destinations. It is filled with attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Champs Elysees and the Latin Quarter--to name a few.
The Place de la Concorde
The Place de la Concorde, also known as the heart of Paris, is the place to visit for historical monuments, such as the 3300-year old Obelisque, buildings and beautiful fountains.
Due to the enormity of the museum, a virtual tour is provided to visitors as an overview and orientation of sorts, to the museums contents.
The Fine Arts Museum of Paris
If Greek and Roman art strike your fancy, might we suggest The Fine Arts Museum of Paris (Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris) located in the Small Palace. Here, you will gaze upon works by the impressionists: Monet, Degas, Renoir and others.
Summertime in Paris is delightful, as well, with the highest temperatures being around 76 degrees. And just imagine spending the winter holidays in Paris! Temperatures hover around 40 degrees F. Plus, it is prime-time for shopping those fabulous holiday sales! Indeed, there is no "wrong" time to arrange a visit!
Dos and Don'ts
Customs and etiquette while visiting Paris deserve some attention. When walking it is advisable to keep eye contact to a minimum. If someone catches your eye and smiles, a blank expression is the best response: returning a stranger's smile equates to an "invitation." While sight-seeing, it is recommended that one keep his or her voice at a low pitch, and their enthusiasm politely curbed. Discreet Parisians become easily annoyed with the high spirits and exuberance of tourists, and will raise an eyebrow or heave a deep sigh to express their displeasure.


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The use of a Cissus quadrangularis/Irvingia gabonensis combination in the management of weight loss: a double-blind placebo-controlled study.
AIM: To evaluate the effects of two formulations, Cissus quadrangularis-only and a Cissus quadrangularis/Irvingia gabonensis combination, on weight loss in overweight and obese human subjects. METHODS: The study was a 10 week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design involving 72 obese or overweight participants (45.8% male; 54.2% female; ages 21-44; mean age = 29.3). The participants were randomly divided into three equal (n = 24) groups: placebo, Cissus quadrangularis-only, and Cissus quadrangularis/Irvingia gabonensis combination. Capsules containing the placebo or active formulations were administered twice daily before meals; no major dietary changes nor exercises were suggested during the study. A total of six anthropomorphic and serological measurements (body weight, body fat, waist size; total plasma cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, fasting blood glucose level) were taken at baseline and at 4, 8 and 10 weeks. RESULTS: Compared to the placebo group, the two active groups showed a statistically significant difference on all six variables by week 10. The magnitude of the differences was noticeable by week 4 and continued to increase over the trial period. CONCLUSION: Although the Cissus quadrangularis-only group showed significant reductions on all variables compared to the placebo group, the Cissus quadrangularis/Irvingia gabonensis combination resulted in even larger reductions. This apparently synergistic formulation should prove helpful in the management of obesity and its related complications.
Lipids Health Dis. 2008 Mar 31;7:12
IGOB131, a novel seed extract of the West African plant Irvingia gabonensis, significantly reduces body weight and improves metabolic parameters in overweight humans in a randomized double-blind placebo controlled investigation.
BACKGROUND: A recent in vitro study indicates that IGOB131, a novel seed extract of the traditional West African food plant Irvingia gabonensis, favorably impacts adipogenesis through a variety of critical metabolic pathways including PPAR gamma, leptin, adiponectin, and glycerol-3 phosphate dehydrogenase. This study was therefore aimed at evaluating the effects of IGOB131, an extract of Irvingia gabonensis, on body weight and associated metabolic parameters in overweight human volunteers. METHODS: The study participants comprised of 102 healthy, overweight and/or obese volunteers (defined as BMI > 25 kg/m2) randomly divided into two groups. The groups received on a daily basis, either 150 mg of IGOB131 or matching placebo in a double blinded fashion, 30-60 minutes before lunch and dinner. At baseline, 4, 8 and 10 weeks of the study, subjects were evaluated for changes in anthropometrics and metabolic parameters to include fasting lipids, blood glucose, C-reactive protein, adiponectin, and leptin. RESULTS: Significant improvements in body weight, body fat, and waist circumference as well as plasma total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, blood glucose, C-reactive protein, adiponectin and leptin levels were observed in the IGOB131 group compared with the placebo group. CONCLUSION: Irvingia gabonensis administered 150 mg twice daily before meals to overweight and/or obese human volunteers favorably impacts body weight and a variety of parameters characteristic of the metabolic syndrome. This is the first double blind randomized placebo controlled clinical trial regarding the anti-obesity and lipid profile modulating effects of an Irvingia gabonensis extract. The positive clinical results, together with our previously published mechanisms of gene expression modulation related to key metabolic pathways in lipid metabolism, provide impetus for much larger clinical studies. Irvingia gabonensis extract may prove to be a useful tool in dealing with the emerging global epidemics of obesity, hyperlipidemia, insulin resistance, and their co-morbid conditions.
Lipids Health Dis. 2009 Mar 2;8:7
Inhibition of Irvingia gabonensis seed extract (OB131) on adipogenesis as mediated via down regulation of the PPARgamma and leptin genes and up-regulation of the adiponectin gene.
BACKGROUND: Endeavors to manage obesity have been heavily reliant on controlling energy intake and expenditure equilibrium, but have failed to curtail the overweight and obesity epidemic. This dynamic equilibrium is more complex than originally postulated and is influenced by lifestyle, calorie and nutrient intake, reward cravings and satiation, energy metabolism, stress response capabilities, immune metabolism and genetics. Fat metabolism is an important indicator of how efficiently and to what extent these factors are competently integrating. We investigated whether an Irvingia gabonensis seed extract (IGOB131) would provide a more beneficial comprehensive approach influencing multiple mechanisms and specifically PPAR gamma, leptin and adiponectin gene expressions, important in anti-obesity strategies. METHODS: Using murine 3T3-L1 adipocytes as a model for adipose cell biology research, the effects of IGOB131 were investigated on PPAR gamma, adiponectin, and leptin. These adipocytes were harvested 8 days after the initiation of differentiation and treated with 0 to 250 microM of IGOB131 for 12 and 24 h at 37 degree C in a humidified 5 percent CO2 incubator. The relative expression of PPAR gamma, adiponectin, and leptin in 3T3-L1 adipocytes was quantified densitometrically using the software LabWorks 4.5, and calculated according to the reference bands of beta-actin. RESULTS: The IGOB131 significantly inhibited adipogenesis in adipocytes. The effect appears to be mediated through the down-regulated expression of adipogenic transcription factors (PPAR gamma) [P less than 0.05] and adipocyte-specific proteins (leptin) [P less than 0.05], and by up-regulated expression of adiponectin [P less than 0.05]. CONCLUSION: IGOB131 may play an important multifaceted role in the control of adipogenesis and have further implications in in-vivo anti obesity effects by targeting the PPAR gamma gene, a known contributory factor to obesity in humans.
Lipids Health Dis. 2008 Nov 13;7:44
Adiponectin is a link among inflammation, insulin resistance, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol but is not associated with paraoxonase activity in premenopausal women.
The aim of this study was to evaluate whether insulin sensitivity, inflammatory response, and plasma lipid profile are associated with circulating adiponectin levels in nondiabetic healthy women. The authors also assessed whether adiponectin has any effect on high-density lipoprotein cholesterol-linked paraoxonase 1 (PON-1) activity and on the susceptibility of low-density lipoproteins to oxidation. Plasma adiponectin was measured in 91 nondiabetic premenopausal women, and the patients were then divided into quartiles. Circulating adiponectin was found to be associated with body mass index (r=.55, P<.001). After adjustment for body mass index, adiponectin showed an inverse correlation with the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) (r=-.41, P<.001) and a positive correlation with high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (r=.43, P<.001). In linear regression analysis, HOMA-IR, tumor necrosis factor alpha, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels were found to be independently associated with adiponectin. However, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol-linked PON-1 activity and the susceptibility of low-density lipoproteins to in vitro oxidation did not seem to be related to plasma adiponectin concentrations.
J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2009 Nov;11(11):672-7
Effects of long-term calorie restriction and endurance exercise on glucose tolerance, insulin action, and adipokine production.
Calorie restriction (CR) slows aging and is thought to improve insulin sensitivity in laboratory animals. In contrast, decreased insulin signaling and/or mild insulin resistance paradoxically extends maximal lifespan in various genetic animal models of longevity. Nothing is known regarding the long-term effects of CR on glucose tolerance and insulin action in lean healthy humans. In this study we evaluated body composition, glucose, and insulin responses to an oral glucose tolerance test and serum adipokines levels in 28 volunteers, who had been eating a CR diet for an average of 6.9 +/- 5.5 years, (mean age 53.0 +/- 11 years), in 28 age-, sex-, and body fat-matched endurance runners (EX), and 28 age- and sex-matched sedentary controls eating Western diets (WD). We found that the CR and EX volunteers were significantly leaner than the WD volunteers. Insulin sensitivity, determined according to the HOMA-IR and the Matsuda and DeFronzo insulin sensitivity indexes, was significantly higher in the CR and EX groups than in the WD group (P = 0.001). Nonetheless, despite high serum adiponectin and low inflammation, approximately 40% of CR individuals exhibited an exaggerated hyperglycemic response to a glucose load. This impaired glucose tolerance is associated with lower circulating levels of IGF-1, total testosterone, and triiodothyronine, which are typical adaptations to life-extending CR in rodents.
Age (Dordr). 2009 Nov 11
Adipocytokines and the metabolic syndrome among older persons with and without obesity - the InCHIANTI Study.
SUMMARY Objective: Adipose tissue-derived inflammation may contribute to metabolic alterations and eventually to the metabolic syndrome (MetS). The purpose of this study was to: 1) examine the role of adipocytokines in the association between obesity and the MetS; and 2) to determine whether the association is different in obese and non-obese persons. Design: Cross-sectional population-based InCHIANTI study. Subjects: 944 community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older living in Tuscany, Italy. Measurements: Obesity was defined as body mass index >/= 30 kg/m(2) and MetS as >/= 3 of the ATP-III criteria. Circulating levels of CRP, IL-6, IL-1ra, IL-18, TNF-alpha R1, adiponectin, resistin, and leptin were measured. Additionally, insulin resistance was determined using the homeostasis model assessment (HOMA-IR). Results: The prevalence of the MetS was 32%. Both overall and abdominal obesity were significantly associated with the MetS after adjusting for inflammatory cytokines, adipokines and lifestyle factors. After adjusting for multiple confounders and HOMA-IR, IL-1ra, TNF-alpha R1 and adiponectin (p < 0.05) remained significantly associated with the MetS. Having multiple cytokines in the highest tertile increased the likelihood of having the MetS in both obese (p for trend 0.002) and non-obese persons (p for trend 0.001) independent of insulin resistance. Conclusions: Non-obese and obese individuals who develop an intense pro-inflammatory state may be more prone to develop the MetS than those with lower levels of inflammation.
Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2009 Oct 31
Antidiabetic and antioxidant effects of polyphenols in brown alga Ecklonia stolonifera in genetically diabetic KK-A(y) mice.
The dietary intake and control of blood glucose levels are very important in hyperglycemic patients and alpha-glucosidase inhibitors are a cost-effective means to preventing the progression of diabetes. In search of a natural inhibitor from food materials, alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activity and the anti-hyperglycemic effects of a brown alga, Ecklonia stolonifera, were investigated using non-insulin dependent diabetic mice. Methanolic extract of E. stolonifera (MEE), which contains a high content of polyphenols, showed strong inhibition of alpha-glucosidase in vitro. Male KK-A(y) mice, a genetically non-insulin dependent diabetic model, showed hyperglycemia with aging, but the ingestion of MEE suppressed the increase in plasma glucose and lipid peroxidation levels in unfasted KK-A(y) mice dose dependently. In KK-A(y) mice, which were fed the MEE diet for 4 weeks, MEE moderated the elevation of plasma glucose levels after the oral administration of maltose. The polyphenols in MEE were estimated to be phlorotannins by HPLC-PDA and LC/MS analyses. These results demonstrate that E. stolonifera, seaweed typically used as a health food, has strong antidiabetic and antioxidant effects in vivo, thus, it may have beneficial properties in the prevention of diabetes and could be useful in the development of an antidiabetic pharmaceutical and functional food.
Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2008 Dec;63(4):163-9
Hypoglycemic activity of several seaweed extracts.
The hypoglycemic activity of several seaweed extracts on rabbits was studied. Ethanol extracts of Laminaria ochroleuca, Saccorhiza polyschides and Fucus vesiculosus were administered orally to normal animals and their effects on glycemia and triglyceridemia evaluated. Crude polysaccharides and protein solutions from Himanthalia elongata and Codium tomentosum were also assayed. Polysaccharides and proteins from H. elongata caused a significant reduction in blood glucose 8 h after intravenous administration. A case of 5 mg/kg of crude polysaccharide lowered glycemia about 18% in normal rabbits and by about 50% in alloxan-diabetic animals, while the protein solution lowered glycemia in diabetic rabbits by about 30%.
J Ethnopharmacol. 1989 Nov;27(1-2):35-43
Antidiabetic properties of polysaccharide- and polyphenolic-enriched fractions from the brown seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum.
We screened seaweed species from Atlantic Canada for antidiabetic activity by testing extracts for alpha-glucosidase inhibitory effect and glucose uptake stimulatory activity. An aqueous ethanolic extract of Ascophyllum nodosum was found to be active in both assays, inhibiting rat intestinal alpha-glucosidase (IC50 = 77 microg/mL) and stimulating basal glucose uptake into 3T3-L1 adipocytes during a 20-minute incubation by about 3-fold (at 400 microg/mL extract). Bioassay-guided fractionation of the A. nodosum extract showed that alpha-glucosidase inhibition was associated with polyphenolic components in the extract. These polyphenolics, along with other constituents appeared to be responsible for the stimulatory activity on glucose uptake. However, attempts to further concentrate this activity through fractionation techniques were unsuccessful. A crude polyphenol extract (PPE), an enriched polyphenolic fraction (PPE-F1) and a polysaccharide extract (PSE) were prepared from commercial A. nodosum powder and administered to streptozotocin-diabetic mice for up to 4-weeks by daily gavage at 200 mg/kg body mass. PPE and PPE-F1 improved fasting serum glucose level in diabetic mice; however, the effect was only statistically significant at day 14. In addition, PPE-F1 was shown to blunt the rise in blood glucose after an oral sucrose tolerance test in diabetic mice. Mice treated with PPE and PPE-F1 had decreased blood total cholesterol and glycated serum protein levels compared with untreated diabetic mice, whereas PPE also normalized the reduction in liver glycogen level that occurred in diabetic animals. All 3 A. nodosum preparations improved blood antioxidant capacity.
Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 2007 Nov;85(11):1116-23
Lipid-lowering treatment in metabolic syndrome.
During the last decades, metabolic syndrome has become an important healthcare problem worldwide. Main components of metabolic syndrome are insulin resistance (resulting often in impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes mellitus), dyslipidemia, hypertension and abdominal obesity. Incidence of metabolic syndrome is high and it substantially increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Dyslipidemia is a prominent factor contributing to the increased cardiovascular risk in metabolic syndrome, and lipid-lowerign therapy plays an important role in treating patients with this disorder. Most patients with dyslipidemia are treated with statins and/or fibrates. Statins are used for treatment of hypercholesterolemia; fibrates are indicated for treatment of hypertriglyceridemia and/or low HDL-cholesterol. In high risk patients with severe mixed hyperlipidemia, combination ofstatins with fibrates may be necessary to achieve the lipid goals.
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|Violence during pregnancy: associations with pregnancy intendedness, pregnancy-related care, and alcohol and tobacco use among a representative sample of New Zealand women.
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|AIM: To explore the extent of intimate partner violence during pregnancy and its association with pregnancy intendedness and pregnancy-related behaviours among a representative sample of New Zealand women. METHODS: Face-to-face interviews were conducted with a representative sample of 2391 women who had ever been pregnant, aged 18-64 years old in two regions (urban and rural) in New Zealand. RESULTS: Six per cent of urban women and 9% of rural women had ever experienced violence during pregnancy; approximately 40% of these had experienced violence in more than one pregnancy. Women who had experienced violence in pregnancy, compared with those who had not, were less likely to report their last pregnancy had been wanted at that time (28% vs 55%), and less likely to report that their partner wanted the pregnancy (40% vs 57%). Antenatal and postnatal care attendance was almost universal during the last pregnancy. Women who had experienced violence during pregnancy were more likely to smoke tobacco during pregnancy (67% vs 22%, P < 0.0001), and more commonly, consumed alcohol (31% vs 20%, not significant). For the most recent pregnancy in which women had experienced violence, most was perpetrated by the child's biological father (96%), and most women (74%) reported that the same man had also beaten her before she was pregnant. CONCLUSIONS: Violence during pregnancy is a significant problem for New Zealand women, with negative health implications for both women and their children. Active intervention and support is necessary to mitigate potential consequences.
|Janet Fanslow; Martha Silva; Elizabeth Robinson; Anna Whitehead
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|Title: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology Volume: 48 ISSN: 1479-828X ISO Abbreviation: Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol Publication Date: 2008 Aug
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|Created Date: 2008-10-07 Completed Date: 2009-03-23 Revised Date: 2009-11-11
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|Nlm Unique ID: 0001027 Medline TA: Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol Country: Australia
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Postnatal Care / utilization
Pregnancy / statistics & numerical data*
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If Canada blocked the hostile takeover of Potash, they couln't authorize one on Orbite either. Québec even less.
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