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Twenty questions in genetic medicine—an
assessment of World Wide Web databases for
genetics information at the point of care
Howard P. Levy, MD, PhD1, Leigh LoPresti, MD2, and Diane C. Seibert, PhD, CRNP3
Purpose: The aim of this article was to determine the accuracy and efficiency of World Wide Web ("Web") resources to
help nongeneticists answer four clinical questions about each of five common genetic conditions. Methods: Correct
answers were established by literature review. Two open-access genetics resources and seven general subscription
resources were reviewed. Scoring criteria were established to define complete, partial, vague, inconsistent, not found,
and wrong answers. The main outcome measures were number of answers found, accuracy, and completeness of
answers. Efficiency (time per answer found) was a secondary measure. Results: Overall, the databases contained
complete answers 33.3% of the time but contained no information as frequently (33.9%). The best database had
complete answers 70% of the time, whereas the worst contained no complete answers. Five of the seven subscription
databases had a total of eight wrong answers. The other two subscription databases and the two open-access genetics
databases had no wrong answers. Search time ranged from 3.2 to 18.3 minutes per complete answer. Conclusions:
Nongeneticist providers do not have a Web resource that is accessible, accurate, and efficient to answer
genetic questions that might arise in practice. Genet Med 2008:10(9):659–667.
Key Words: World Wide Web information resources, point of care, primary care, accuracy, efficiency
All providers treat patients with genetic conditions. In a re-
cent survey, genetic medicine consumers rated the genetic
awareness of the medical and psychosocial impacts of genetic
disorders. Despite this, a majority identified a nongeneticist as
the most important provider in overall management of the
patient's condition.
Expectations to integrate genetics into daily patient care are
nize when a genetic issue or diagnosis may exist, answer some
initial questions for the patient, and make appropriate spe-
cialty referral(s). Frequently, an existing genetic condition
must be considered when making recommendations about
other medical problems. To manage these responsibilities, cli-
nicians need information that is accurate, accessible, and ap-
plicable to a specific clinical problem.7–12
Time is scarce in healthcare.12,13Primary care physicians
question.14,15To be useful in the busy clinical setting, a point-
of-care resource must answer questions quickly.
In a 1999 study of primary care physicians, 2% sought an-
swers to clinical questions in electronic resources.14By 2005,
this proportion had grown to 16%.12
Web resources with genetics content include open access and
subscription databases. The open access databases are written by
knowledge, may find these resources difficult to understand and
We examined the accuracy and completeness of selected
World Wide Web resources in answering 20 clinical questions
about genetic conditions. We also evaluated the time required
per answer found.
each about signs and symptoms, diagnosis, management, and
Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland;2Department of Family and
Howard Levy, MD, PhD, 10753 Falls Road, Suite 325, Baltimore, MD 21093.
Disclosure: HPL is an employee of Johns Hopkins University, where OMIM is written and
for the Collaboration, Education and Test Translation program of the NIH Office of Rare
Diseases. The review board coordinator for that program is also the editor-in-chief of Gene-
Reviews. All three authors have met with the editor-in-chief of GeneReviews to discuss a
potential future database project. HPL has authored a GeneReview (on a condition not used
in this research).
Dr. Seibert works for a United States federal agency, which requires the following disclaimer:
"The views expressed in this manuscript are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect
the official policy or position of Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, nor the US
Submitted for publication March 14, 2008.
Accepted for publication May 20, 2008.
DOI: 10.1097/GIM.0b013e318180639d
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inheritance. The intent was to highlight issues that should be
considered or may become relevant in a nongenetics clinical
scoring categories to their final form.
answers to all 20 questions. All information found in at least
three independent references (with no contradictory refer-
ences) was deemed required for a "complete" answer. Infor-
mation found in fewer than three references, or where refer-
ences disagreed, was deemed acceptable, meaning it was
neither required for a complete answer nor considered
able answers are shown in Table 1.
We developed a scoring system to evaluate each resource's
answer to each question. To be complete, an answer had to
contain all of the required information. There was no penalty
for containing or lacking any of the information deemed ac-
ceptable. We assigned a score of "partial" when some of the
required information was missing, and "not found" when
none of the required information was present. Answers that
required the user to have any basic genetics knowledge were
criteria for vague and criteria for scores of "inconsistent" and
wrong are described in Table 2.
Two genetics databases and seven general databases were
selected for review (Table 3). Five-Minute Clinical Consult is
available within InfoRetriever, but was excluded from the spe-
cific analysis of InfoRetriever. During the last 2 weeks of Janu-
ary 2007 each author independently reviewed six of the nine
databases. Two authors examined each database; each pair of
authors shared three databases.
We compared the two assigned scores for each question. If
both reviewers scored the answer as complete or not found,
that was the final score. If matching scores of partial were as-
signed, we merged the detailed notes taken by each investiga-
tor. If the combination included all required content, a final
partial. The third investigator reviewed all scores of vague, in-
consistent, or wrong, and all disagreements between the two
the most appropriate final score.
in two different ways. First, the time required by the fastest
searcher was divided by the total number of answers found,
correct answers. This was determined as the time required by
the fastest searcher divided by the total number of complete
answers for each database.
Statistical analysis was conducted using Stata 9.2 (Stata-
Corp) and StatXact 7.0.0 (Cytel Software Corporation) soft-
statistic (?). McNemar's test was used to test scores of com-
plete versus all other scores in comparisons between two data-
bases, question types, or disorders. Cochran's Q test was used
ing more than two databases, question types, or disorders.
Internal consistency
itance In Man [OMIM]), there was poor agreement between
the initial reviewers (45% and 50%, respectively). The other
seven databases had 65–80% agreement between the initial
scores. Overall agreement between reviewers was good (? ?
vague (26% of disagreements) and vague versus not found
or not the information found was complete, 18 (64%) were
a higher score 23 times and a lower score 34 times.
Accuracy of information
times, respectively). Final scores of inconsistent were assigned
twice and wrong eight times (Fig. 1).
GeneReviews was the most accurate resource containing
70% complete answers and 90% either complete or partial. It
had significantly more complete answers than the four worst
performing databases (Table 4). There was no significant dif-
percent of the content in UpToDate was scored as complete,
but no other resource contained more than 50% complete re-
sponses. Importantly, GeneReviews, OMIM, UpToDate, and
Physician's Information and Education Resource (PIER) con-
tained no wrong answers (Fig. 2).
0.62). Across the databases, cystic fibrosis had the most com-
plete answers (15 of 36; 41.7%) (Fig. 3). Hemochromatosis,
neurofibromatosis 1, and fragile X syndrome were similar,
with 30.6–36.1% answers scored as complete. Hereditary
breast and ovarian cancer questions had the fewest complete
answers (25.0%). Of the eight wrong answers found, half were
fragile X syndrome had no wrong answers. The differences in
number of wrong answers among the five conditions were not
statistically significant (Cochran's Q test; P ? 0.23).
Finally, we examined the data by question type (signs and
symptoms, diagnosis, management, inheritance) (Fig. 4). Sig-
(Cochran's Q test; P ? 0.003) and for wrong answers (Coch-
in the diagnosis category and 25% each were in the manage-
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Table 1
Conditions, questions, and answers for the study
QuestionRequired for complete answer Acceptable answersReferences
List the major clinical manifestations of untreated
Fatigue, lethargy and/or weaknessLiver enzyme elevation 18–23
Arthropathy and/or arthritisSkin hyperpigmentation
Hepatomegaly, hepatic fibrosis or hepatic
Osteopenia or osteoporosis
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Hypogonadism (including impotence,
reduced libido, amenorrhea)
Diabetes mellitus
Transferrin saturationNone18–23
Which clinical manifestations of hereditary
hemochromatosis are unlikely to improve with
Diabetes Cirrhosis 18–22,24,25
Hypogonadism Hypothyroidism
Risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (if
cirrhosis is present)
Members of what racial or ancestral group are most likely
to carry a mutation in the HFE1 gene for
Any one or more of:None 18–23,26
Northern European
What percentage of people with neurofibromatosis-1 has a
learning disability?
List the diagnostic criteria for neurofibromatosis-1. Six or more café-au-lait macules ?5 mm
in diameter (before puberty) or ?15
mm in diameter (after puberty)
None 28,29,31,32
Two or more neurofibromas of any type
or one plexiform neurofibroma
Freckling in the axillary or inguinal
regions (skin folds)
Optic pathway glioma
Two or more lisch nodules (iris
Dysplasia of the sphenoid bone, or
dysplasia or thinning of the cortex of
the long bones (e.g., tibia)
First-degree relative with NF1
who develops high blood pressure?
Renal artery stenosis/renovascular
Coarctation of aorta28,29,31–33
In what percentage of neurofibromatosis-1 patients would
you expect to find an affected parent?
50% None28,31,34,35
Cystic fibrosis
What percentage of cystic fibrosis cases present with
meconium ileus?
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Table 1
QuestionRequired for complete answerAcceptable answers References
What tests are acceptable to establish a clinical diagnosis of
cystic fibrosis?
Genetic test showing two CFTR mutations None36,38–40
Elevated sweat chloride on two separate
Abnormal transepithelial nasal potential
difference on two separate occasions
Other than a gastroenterologist and a pulmonologist, what
other healthcare providers should be involved in a cystic
fibrosis management team?
Social worker and/or psychologist
Respiratory therapist
Physical and/or occupational therapist
Geneticist and/or genetic
If a woman of Northern European ancestry has a negative
standard 25-mutation cystic fibrosis carrier screening
Reduced, but not zeroNone 39,40,47
Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC)
Pancreatic Fallopian tube
Prostate Stomach
Malignant melanoma
Buccal cavity or pharynx
Gall bladder and bile ducts
What proportion of hereditary breast cancer is attributable
to mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes?
Approximately 80% None61–64
Oophorectomy may be offered to women with a BRCA1
mutation to reduce the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
What effect is oophorectomy likely to have on the risk of
peritoneal carcinoma?
No changeNone 48–51
A woman had an aunt and grandmother on her father's
side with breast cancer. A second woman had the same
pattern on her mother's side. Which woman is at greater
genetic risk for breast cancer?
EqualNone 59,65,66
Fragile X
List 2 clinical problems that may occur in men and/or
women with milder mutations of the FMRI gene that
don't cause the full fragile X syndrome.
Fragile X associated tremor ataxia
syndrome (FXTAS)
Premature ovarian failure
None 67–77
What is the minimum number of tri-nucleotide repeats to
unequivocally establish a diagnosis of fragile X
200 None 67,68,70,72,73,75,77,78
What specialty consultations or tests are recommended
when a child is newly diagnosed with fragile X
Speech and/or language therapyPhysical therapy67,71,72,77,78
Occupational therapySpecial education
Behavior specialist Psychology
Genetic counselor
A boy is diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome. His mother
and father both have pregnant sisters. Which of these
pregnant women is at risk for having a child with fragile
X syndrome?
Mother's sisterNone 67,68,70,71,73,77,78
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in the signs and symptoms category. The only significant pair-
wise difference for complete answers was between signs and
symptoms (17 of 45; 37.8%) and management (11 of 45,
for wrong answers were significant at the 0.05 level.
When we looked at time per any answer found (regardless of
the accuracy of the information), GeneReviews and UpToDate
Using the more rigorous standard of "time per complete
answer found," the efficiency of GeneReviews' was 3.2 min-
utes. The next most efficient resource was UpToDate at 4.5
answer found. All of the databases exceeded the critical 2
minute per question standard by at least 50%.
In an ideal world, the information needed to care for a pa-
tient would be accessible, clinically relevant, accurate, and
found quickly. When new or complex issues arise, clinicians
need an information resource to assist with appropriate eval-
uation, management, and referral. They often look for point-
of-care answers in secondary sources that have demonstrated
Table 2
Criteria for scoring databases
Complete Contains all items required for a completely
correct answer
A numerical answer must be within the defined
correct range
PartialMissing one or more items required for a
completely correct answer
Vague Information that likely would not be explicitly
clear to an average user, especially if it
requires any genetic knowledge or more
than a single mathematical calculation
"X-linked recessive with 60% penetrance" is
"The inherited rate is 1/100 and the new
mutation rate is 1/500 in this autosomal
dominant with 70% penetrance" is vague
To determine the frequency of symptomatic
individuals, "80% are clinically normal"
(meaning 20% have symptoms) is
InconsistentContains conflicting information, none of which is
Wrong Any information relevant to the question is wrong
Not found No clearly identifiable information was found
Table 3
Databases in this study
Open access genetic databasesSubscription databases
OMIM First Consult
5-Minute Clinical Consult
and Education Resource.
Fig. 1. Final categorization of database answers.
Table 4
Comparison of GeneReviews to other databases for number of complete
Comparison database
No. of complete
answers (%)
McNemar's test,
P (two sided)
GeneReviews14 (70)—
UpToDate11 (55)0.45
First Consult 9 (45) 0.23
DynaMed 5 (25)0.004
5-Minute Clinical Consult4 (20)0.006
Epocrates3 (15) 0.003
InfoRetriever 0 (0)
and Education Resource.
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New Political Science Text Gets Sept. 11 Makeover
One of the problems with writing a textbook on American government is that at some point the book has to go to print, but political developments in America continue to change.
UW-River Falls Professor of Political Science and Department Chair Tracey Gladstone-Sovell became acutely aware of this early on the morning of Sept. 11. As she was looking over the final page proofs of the book she had just finished writing in collaboration with two other authors, terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and life as Americans knew it was changed forever.
Gladstone-Sovell and her two co-authors quickly updated the text where they could, then wrote a message to include in the preface, telling readers that, where it was possible, they had tried to indicate how the events would likely affect the political process in America and referred them to content on the bookąs Web site for further information.
"The Web of Democracy: An Introduction to American Politics," is the result of a three-year project undertaken by Gladstone-Sovell and professors of political science Michael C. Gizzi, Mesa State College, Colorado, and William R. Wilkerson, College at State University of New York‹Oneonta. The textbook combines the best of both print and Internet technology for teaching the subject of political science.
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If you are a smoker recently diagnosed with COPD, there is no doubt your doctor has urged you to stop smoking as soon as possible. Use of an e-cigarette may help you achieve t…hat goal. E-cigarettes, or electronic cigarettes, are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid containing nicotine to the point of vaporization. The user inhales the vapor cloud in the same manner as smoke from a conventional cigarette, but it contains no tar or carbon monoxide. Use of e-cigarettes, or "vaping," has become popular among non-smokers as well as it is permissible to use e-cigarettes in public places where smoking is prohibited, and the liquid used to create the vapor is available in a wide variety of flavors and nicotine strengths. E-cigarettes are often touted as a healthier alternative to tobacco smoking but are not risk-free.The liquid used in e-cigarettes contains nicotine, making e-cigarettes just as addictive as conventional cigarettes. Many e-liquid manufacturers sell e-cigarette liquid in a range of nicotine strengths, including liquid with no nicotine content. If you are considering using an e-cigarette to kick the habit entirely, buy liquid for your e-cigarette in decreasing nicotine levels until your body is free from nicotine addiction. If you are "vaping" socially, buy e-liquid that contains no nicotine to avoid the risk of addiction.Too much nicotine intake causes headaches. If you recently switched from tobacco cigarettes to an e-cigarette, chances are you are reveling in the freedom of being able to use your e-cigarette in places where conventional smoking is prohibited, thus using your e-cig more often than before. Change your e-liquid to one with a lower nicotine content, and limit your e-cigarette use to those times when you normally smoke to keep nicotine headaches at bay.E-cigarette liquid contains propylene glycol, a synthetic liquid that absorbs water. The Food and Drug Administration classified propylene glycol as an additive that is generally safe; however, the substance causes release of lactic acid in the human body, which is a signal for muscle cells to protect themselves by becoming inflamed and limiting range of motion. You might feel a tightness in your shoulders and neck after using your e-cigarette. Since propylene glycol absorbs water, there is a good chance your mouth, nose and throat feel dry after you use your e-cigarette.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that the safety of e-cigarettes has not been fully studied, and consumers have no way of knowing how much nicotine or other potentially harmful chemicals they inhaled during e-cigarette use. In random sampling of e-cigarettes and e-liquid, the FDA found varying levels of known carcinogenic (cancer-causing) substances. Minimize your risk for unexpected side effects of e-cigarettes by ensuring that your e-cig is produced by a reputable manufacturer and your e-liquid has all ingredients listed.Though further study is necessary to determine the effects of nicotine vapor inhalation, the risks and side effects of e-cigarette use pale in comparison to the serious risk of psychological and physical side effects associated with smoking cessation medications. If you are diagnosed with COPD and are still smoking, talk to your doctor about the potential benefit of e-cigarette use.On Aug. 17, 1965, the United States Patent Office awarded patent #3200819 to Herbert Gilbert for his "smokeless, non-tobacco cigarette" which replaced "burning tobacco and paper with heated, moist, flavored air." Though Herbert Gilbert's invention faded into obscurity, he is credited with inventing the first e-cigarette. (MORE)
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Multiple Uses for Vitamin E Supplements
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that has many uses and benefits for the body. As an antioxidant, vitamin E combines with oxygen to destroy free radicals, which damage cell…s and their membranes. It also protects polyunsaturated fats and oxygen-sensitive compounds, such as vitamin A, from the damaging effects of oxidation reactions. Doctors recommend that adults consume 15 mg of vitamin E per day and that children take between 4 and 11 mg, depending on their age. This intake comes from foods or supplements, depending on one's diet and personal preferences. Here are some uses for vitamin E supplements.People often use vitamin E supplements for both treating and preventing various cardiovascular diseases. Vitamin E protects artery walls and keeps low-density lipoprotein cholesterol from being oxidized, which sometimes causes the beginnings of clogged arteries. Vitamin E also prevents blood platelets from clumping together, which keeps the blood thin to avoid clogging arteries. Vitamin E supplements are believed to help treat and prevent heart attacks, high blood pressure, chest pain, hardening of the arteries and leg pain due to blocked arteries.People use vitamin E to fight and prevent certain types of cancers, particularly those cancers caused by free radicals, which vitamin E, as a powerful antioxidant, destroys. Smokers looking to prevent lung and oral cancer use vitamin E supplements. Also, there is some evidence that vitamin E prevents prostate, gastric and pancreatic cancer, as well as colorectal cancer and polyps. Overall, vitamin E protects cells and DNA from damage as a result of cancer.Women in particular receive many different benefits from taking vitamin E supplements. Vitamin E helps to alleviate painful periods and premenstrual syndrome. Women use it to prevent complications due to high blood pressure during late pregnancy. Vitamin E also helps women cope with hot flashes, particularly those associated with breast cancer or menopause, and cysts of the breast.Vitamin E supplements are used to treat diseases of the brain and nervous system. Patients with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia use vitamin E as supplementary treatment. This vitamin treats Parkinson's disease, night cramps and restless leg syndrome as well as epilepsy when taken with other medications. Vitamin E treats nerve and muscle disorders, such as Huntington's chorea.For an extra boost of vitamin E outside of synthetic supplements, various foods are rich in vitamin E and contain all of the vitamin's healthy compounds. Some of these foods include sunflower seeds, paprika, red chili powder, almonds, pine nuts, peanuts, dried basil and oregano, dried apricots and cooked spinach.While vitamin E hampers the oxidation of fats, which is a natural part of aging, it does not slow the development of skin wrinkles or gray hair. Experimental studies have also indicated that the supplement does not increase the life span of test animals. (MORE)
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Vitamin E and menopause does not seem like a well matched fit. However, there are many things about vitamin E that can greatly help with the symptoms of menopause. When taken …as a supplement, this is a natural remedy that offers many other benefits as well. You can also speak with your doctor about other good sources of vitamin E, including foods and drinks.Vitamin E helps with menopause because it provides a substitute for estrogen, which is what can help keep hot flashes away for many women. This has been a common treatment option since the 1940's. Another reason vitamin E can help is because it replaces necessary electrolytes that your body loses through sweating. This can help make the hot flashes seem less intense, which is what helps most women.Vitamin E is well known for the benefits that it offers to the heart. It acts somewhat as a lubricant for the heart arteries and valves, and helps blood to flow more efficiently through the heart. Vitamin E is also great for the skin because it offers a bit more elasticity, which can help people to age slower, and can help with dry skin, and even rough patches of skin. It can also help take away scarring.Vitamin E can be purchased at most stores that offer supplements. It is most commonly found in capsule form. For those who want to use it on their skin, poking a capsule open, and rubbing it onto their skin works well. If you want to take it as a supplement, you can do so by taking it daily with meals.The dosage of vitamin E that needs to be taken will depend wholly on what your personal requirements and goals are. It should be split up into three doses daily, and it should always be taken with meals. This will allow for it to be better absorbed into the body. The amount is typically 400 IU a day, for most people.Speak with your doctor if this is the route you decide to take to help with your symptoms from menopause.Vitamin E and menopause go hand in hand when it comes to aiding in the hot flashes, and other setbacks from menopause. If you find that you can't find any good treatment options, it would be a good idea to talk to your doctor about not so natural options, such as birth control. Without treatment menopause can cause problems in a person's life, and make it hard to focus and perform daily tasks.Food sources that contain great amounts of vitamin E include sunflower seeds, mustard greens, and spinach. Drinks that contain great vitamin E include vegetable juice, and some fruit juices. (MORE)
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In addition to a healthy lifestyle and nutrient-dense diet, a vitamin e breast supplement is a great way to support breast health. Vitamin E is present in many foods, such as …almonds, whole grains, sweet potatoes, salmon and leafy green vegetables. Vitamin E helps to treat a variety of breast issues. Whether you suffer from breast pain, breast lumps or breast cancer, vitamin E supplements are a beneficial addition to your treatment plan.Free radicals in pollution, cigarette smoke, herbicides and other chemicals have a negative impact on your DNA. Exposure to free radicals over time leads to oxidization, which speeds the aging process and promotes the development of diseases. Cell damage caused by free radicals is a primary cause of breast cancer. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects your cells, neutralizes free radicals and limits the damage they have on your body.Vitamin E also demonstrates it protective characteristics by its treatment of tumors. Vitamin E effectively inhibits tumors by restricting their growth and slowing the rate at which cancerous cells are produced. While still supporting other areas of the body, vitamin E prevents new blood vessels from growing in cancerous tumors. The restricted blood supply prevents the tumor from receiving the nutrients it needs, causing it to starve and eventually die.A frequent complaint voiced by menstruating women, breast pain is a common occurrence in breast cancer patients. By protecting your cells, vitamin E fights painful, inflamed breasts and eases discomfort. Enhance the anti-inflammatory benefits of vitamin E by taking it with zinc, vitamin C and vitamin D.Vitamin E is essential for a healthy reproductive system. Vitamin E is the building block for creating cycle-regulating hormones, and the body is unable to produce vitamin E on its own. Because hormonal imbalance plays a key part in the development of breast cancer, restoring hormonal balance is necessary to treating the disease. Used to treat symptoms of menopause including hot flashes, low libido and weight gain, vitamin E supports and regulates the production of cyclical female hormones. Vitamin E enables your body to produce the correct amounts of hormones throughout your menstruation to promote fertility and breast health.Although it is just a vitamin, the medicinal properties of vitamin E have an astoundingly beneficial effect on breast health. A vitamin E supplement increases your body's ability to absorb other necessary vitamins and minerals and promote cardiovascular health. To support your breast health, take a vitamin E supplement that gives you 15 milligrams per day.One cup of sunflower seeds provide 36.6 mg or 222 percent of the daily recommended intake of vitamin E. Almonds and peanuts are also very high in vitamin E. (MORE)
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SPANISH: En Palo Monte Mayombe se entra por una ceremonia de iniciación que se llama Kimba en Congo, Rayamiento o Juramento en español donde se toman los juramentos del nuev…o iniciado convirtiéndose así en un miembro de esa familia a la que va a entrar donde se jura en resumen, Lealtad y Hermandad. Una Consulta Espiritual es necesaria antes de la iniciación para identificar los espíritus principales que ayudarán desarrollar la vida de esa persona. Una vez realizada Para Ser iniciado en Palo es necesario Pasar una ceremonia llamada "Kimba" que quiere decir " Juramento y Rayamiento ", dónde se hacen las marcas especiales en la piel del nuevo adepto: Un pacto, una alianza es hecho entre el con Dios, Los Vivos y los Muertos (espíritu que viven en el caldero y miembros de esa Casa -familia-) De ahora en adelante, la persona que ha sido Rayada está bajo la protección de Sambiampungo, de su Npungo, del Nkisi que Gobierna la Nganga de su Padrino y por supuesto de su Padrino y de esa nueva familia a la que pertenece también. En el Palo después de la iniciación comienzan las lecciones donde se ensañan los secretos de la religión e instrucciones, estas lecciones de Palo Mayombe son personales y privadas solo para los iniciados en esta casa. Lo que quiere decir es que para los cursos de Palo Mayombe deben de ser iniciados primero e ir completando su Primer Grado para poder obtener su Segundó Grado y así hasta llegar a ser Tata o Yaya en el Tercer Grado. English: In Stick Mount Mayombe is entered for a ceremony of initiation that is called Kimba in Congo, Rayamiento or Oath in Spanish where the oaths of the new one are taken initiated being converted thus in a member of that family to which is going to enter where swears all in all, Loyalty and Brotherhood. A Spiritual Consultation is necessary before the initiation to identify the main spirits that will help to develop the life of that person. Once it carried out. For it to be initiated in Stick is necessary to Pass a called ceremony "Kimba" that means "Oath and Rayamiento", where the special marks in the skin of the new follower are done: A pact, an alliance is done among the with God, The living and the dead persons (spirit that live in the cauldron and members of that House -family-) from now on, the person that Has Been Bordered is under the protection of Sambiampungo, of his Npungo, of the Nkisi that Governs the Nganga of his Godfather and of course of his Godfather and of that new family to which he belongs. In the Stick after the initiation they begin the lessons where they are infuriated the secrets of the religion and instructions, these lessons of Stick Mayombe are personnels and private alone for them initiated in this house. What means is that for the courses of Stick Mayombe should be initiated first and to go completing its First Degree to be able to obtain its Segundó Degree and thus until come to be Sister or Wound in the Third Degree. FOUND:http://www.elbrujo.net/Nkimba.htm (MORE)
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A Kentucky woman who claims her 9-year-old autistic son was stuffed into a duffel bag for misbehaving at school says she plans to speak out at January's school board meeting. She'll be backed by a petition with signatures from people across the country.
Sandra Baker said Tuesday she wants Mercer County school officials to fire the teacher responsible for placing her son Christopher in the bag and pulling the drawstring tight Dec. 14. Sandra Baker says she found her son wiggling inside the bag as a teacher's aide stood by.
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The Last Roll of Kodachrome—Frame by Frame!
By David Friend, Photographs by Steve McCurry
Vanity Fair online, February 9, 2011
"I've been shooting digital for years, but I don't think you can make a better photograph under certain conditions than you can with Kodachrome... Kodachrome had more poetry in it, a softness, an elegance." —Steve McCurry
Fantastic assortment of bears and mo's. Heavens, probably without even trying...
I picked up a copy and just stared at it. It was remarkable to see the reactions of others, stunned and then drawn to it. I of course bought the copy.
I have been interested to see how differently the color has been rendered when printed. Sometimes all the nuance is lost, with green rendered as blue and vice versa. Most amazing was the multiple color in the child's eyes, usually mostly lost. I have seen a photographic print of it which was superb, and the closest rendition on printed matter I have seen of it was a Nikon poster.
Few pictures really affect me. That one did. Not because of its gorgeous color, but because it smacked me with the reality of what it is like to be a child refugee.
lxdude, that picture affected everybody, but especially showed the human face of a country incessantly at war. The emotive effect was not confined to the USA. It was picked up in India, Pakistan, Russia... the earliest form of "going viral" long before the internet happened along to do things like that in a split second. I think NG at once stage produced a large poster for sale of this image? In Doctors surgeries now and then, well-thumbed issues of McCurry's NG (1985?) can still be found, with that colour-perfect, clear-eyed Pashtun girl staring point-blank at the viewer. Even the web pictures are not a patch on the original (and there are some appalling parodies of the famous work). I agree that I too would like to see how the Kodachrome slide has fared over the ensuing three decades. I wonder if McCurry has actually had any printed, for himself, friends or colleagues? He doesn't even look like Steve McCurry, now 63 I think. An interesting website that if anything showed the natural colour of Kodachrome that drew millions of people to it.
McCurry was honored with theKnight of the Order of Arts and Letters in France around 25th May. That's quite a gong.
Why should it make reference to something that was potentially deadly in that time, place and era? What if it was a secret, and remains so? What if McCurry himself would decline to answer? Lots of places to uncover the truth, but Wiki is not one of them.
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Walla Walla's Small Business Development Center has made a landing at the Walla Walla Regional Airport terminal building.
The operation that offers free business advisory services as an economic development vehicle has made the jump from the Port of Walla Walla's administrative office to the new space. The switch reportedly took place this week.
The relocation to the airport's old gift shop location isn't the only news coming from the operation. During the Port of Walla Walla's Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting Tuesday, Walla Walla's SBDC Director Joe Jacobs was recognized as having completed his training as a certified business advisor. He also completed training to become a certified "NxLevel" instructor to work with entrepreneurs and help clients write their business plans.
Jacobs said he is receiving an average of two to three surface inquiries per day at his office. Year-to-date he has assisted 49 businesses and has 28 active clients. Of those, about 60 percent are new businesses, and the rest are existing businesses.
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This post is dedicated to Lee Kuan Yew, the founding father of Singapore. He died in Singapore General Hospital at 23 March, 3h18am.
Hardly describe how much effort he has put into this nation throughout his life. From a fishing village 50 years ago, with no natural resources, Singapore becomes a financial centre of Asia, from "the third world to the first". A miracle transformation made Singaporean proud, a little red dot in this world map.
Personally, I owed a big debt to him. Without him and his legacy, I couldn't study and work in Singapore . As many of my foreigner friends share the same feeling, we deeply thank him for what make our life possible.
The above picture was the State Funeral held on Sunday, 29 March. It rained a lot, but it didn't kept Singapore fellows and friends away who saluting and crying on the roads. Once again, Singaporean stood together and united as one nation. We love you, MM Lee!
Few days ago, I paid my tribute to LKY's lying in state at Parliament House. It was crowd at midnight, but highly organised. Bread and water were distributed on the ground. I was shocked when it was announced the length of queue extended to 8 hours. But I was already there, and I think the worst case is taking a half day off the next day. So I stayed over. I felt the emotion and determination of crowd.
…When I went out, it was almost 7am, right time to head to work. Thanks to coffee I am still awake the whole Friday.
It comes from my heart. From today I will become a different person. It was 6.5 hours queueing. But compared to LKW whom has dedicated his whole life for a nation, it is nothing. I have to become a better person than I used to.


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When my son received his GED this year, I put together a small scrapbook for him with photos, quotes, and cards from his friends. I also considered the life skills he's already mastered and thought about the ones he's still working on. The big "aha moment" for me? Realizing that everything else in life builds upon the ability for kids to be able to do these five things… Read More
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When we think of peer pressure, we typically have a picture in our minds of a kid handing another kid a cigarette, a joint, or a beer and saying something like, "Come on, just try it." But at times peer pressure can be felt without a single word being spoken, like when a clique excludes others or rolls their eyes at the (in their opinion) "uncool" kids who walk by. Read More
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I own this car - My approximate mileage is 118,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Great family SUV, rides good and looks great."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"I bought my 2006 Chevy Equinox in 2007. It had about 27,000 miles on it. I bought it from a local chevy dealer and it was certified pre own. It has leather, sun roof and all the extras. I was worried when I first looked at it because I had heard some ok and even bad reviews. But since the second I bought it I absolutely love it.. At about 40,000 miles I did have a wheel barren to go out probably from me hitting something. Then since about 75,000 miles the check engine light has been on some, but it hasn't caused any problems. Then when it hit 100,000 miles a fan on the motor went out but it was only a couple of hundred to fix and it still ran. Overall I love my Equinox. My hubby wants me to trade to get something newer but I am keeping it. It rides great and looks good. It is a good family car with a lot of room and pretty good on gas too. Oh yeah I love love my equinox. Great SUV..."
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By pc tech on Tuesday, September 03, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 201,332overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Good power and comfort"
Cons: "Interior stains from plain water"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I read so many bad complaints about this vehicle, that I regretted buying it before trying it. But guess what? I love it! I bought my 2006 equinox last year,with 194,000 miles on it, just to get around temporarily. This is now my work car, that is still running strong with 201,322 miles on it. No problems, never had any and it looks and runs like new!!! ( am I lucky or what...did I get the only good one? LOL )"
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By Edubu on Monday, January 07, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 85,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Spacious, but not bulky. Comfortable & smooth"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I bought this car new, and I've had it now for over 5 years. I usually buy new cars and trade them in after 1-2 years. I love this car. It's so comfortable, reliable and it's the perfect size. I have 3 kids, and we take road trips often. It's perfect for our luggage and has some extra storage under the back seat. I've also fit a dishwasher in the trunk, while having my son in his car seat in the back. The back seats fold down. Every time someone gets in my car, they compliment it. I've only had one trip to the mechanics, and that was in the 5th year. fuel line leak."
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By WMUEngineer10' on Thursday, January 29, 2009
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"I was a little skeptical about this vehicle when I first bought it. However, I it has grown on me since. As for the equinox's pros, this CUV has style which can't be said for many of its competitors. The laser blue metallic paint is stunning. I have received many compliments on how great looking of a vehicle is. I really fell in love my equinox after it snowed constantly for about a week straight not that long ago. The equinox fells like it was was built for the snow. It will plow its way though 12 inches of snow without any problems. It climbs hills like a goat even in the snow. The 3.4 liter V6 has plenty of power and while quiet under normal operation it sounds powerful when awaken. It's acceleration at about 3/4 throttle will throw you to the back your seat. It has enough interior room and the back seat slides backward giving plenty leg room for even a 6ft 6 friend. It gives a smooth and comfortable ride and the trans gives smooth almost noticeable shifts. The table in the back is also a nice feature. As far as handling is considered the turning radius could be a little better and the steering is a little hard to get use to at first however after a little while I began to like it. It fells very nimble however, especially for as large as it is. The gas mileage is okay and just okay it can vary by several miles per gallon. It as got 26 mpg on trips however, in the city it usually gets about 17 mpg. Surprisingly it gets better mileage using name brand gas instead of cheap no name gas. The gas gauge is deceiving is only reads about 12 gallons which is kinda weird since it has a 17 gallon tank. The seat fabric with the pattern on it seems to stain easily however, the other fabrics in the equinox are very easy to clean. So would say the interior plastics are a bit cheap but durable which is all I really care about. Overall I am happy with my equinox. I look forward to having it for at least 7 or 8 years."
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By lisabelle on Saturday, July 18, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 120,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "very reliable"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"i have had not a day that it didnt start right up and perform perfectly on the road...easy to manage in high traffic....small yet holds alot...4 people and groceries in the back...."
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