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TODAYâS SCRIPTURE
âWhoever finds me finds life, and obtains favor from the LORDâ
TODAYâS WORD from Joel and Victoria
God loves you and He is for you! He is for your good; He is for your success; He is for your future. He desires for you to have every blessing and every promise declared in His Word. This is what the Bible calls His favor. At some point in our lives, even if we didnât recognize it, we have all experienced Godâs favor. It is simply His undeserved, unearned, unexplainable goodness in your life. Godâs favor causes you to reap where you havenât sown. His favor protects you, promotes you and opens new doors. His favor takes you places you could never go on your own.
Today, I declare over your life that in the coming days and weeks ahead, God is going to unleash His unprecedented favor on you â favor like youâve never seen before! The key is to stay connected to Him, stay in fellowship with Him through prayer, worship and reading His Word. Let Him direct your steps and mold and shape your character. As you pour yourself out to Him, He will pour out Himself on you! Heâll pour out His grace, mercy and supernatural, undeserved, unearned, unexplainable favor on every area of your life!
Father God, thank You for Your goodness and favor in my life. I trust that You are working behind the scenes on my behalf. I trust that Your plans are to prosper me and give me a future and a hope. I set my mind and heart on You this day and expect to see Your goodness in Jesusâ name. Amen.
â Joel & Victoria Osteen
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
(Psalm 139:14, NIV)
TODAYS WORD from Joel and Victoria
Im Gods masterpiece. Im wonderfully made. Im talented. Im original. God has given me everything that I need. Thats what David was saying in Psalm 139. He praised God for making him in an amazing way and declared that what God had done was wonderful. Is that how you started your day?
Most people think they are being humble by putting themselves down. They say, Oh, Im not that talented. It was no big deal. But really, we should be bold like David and say, Im amazing. Im a masterpiece. God made me and He doesnt make junk! I am equipped, I am empowered, and I am amazing!
Today, make the decision to stop putting yourself down; stop focusing on your flaws and comparing yourself to others. Your Creator says you are a masterpiece. Its time to get in agreement with God and realize how much He loves you. Its time to realize how special you are. Make the shift by changing your words and start by saying what David said!
Father, I do praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Thank You for equipping me for every good word. Thank You for showing me Your love in a new way as I keep my heart and mind focused on You in Jesus name. Amen.
Joel & Victoria Osteen
And on going into the house, they saw the Child with Mary His mother, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then opening their treasure bags, they presented to Him gifts gold and frankincense and myrrh.
(Matthew 2:11 AMP)
TODAYS WORD from Joel and Victoria
Can you imagine what it must have been like for the Wise Men when they saw Jesus? He was just a child in a stable surrounded by animals, but these Wise Men recognized that He was the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords; the Savior of the world. Immediately, they fell on their faces to worship Him, but notice what they did next they presented Him gifts as part of their worship. And they didnt just give any old thing they had; they gave Him their absolute best costly gold, frankincense and myrrh.
When we give Jesus our absolute best our time, talent and resources, it is truly an act of worship. We are saying with our actions, God, You mean more to me than anything. Because You are so awesome, I want to give You everything that I am. It pleases Him when we come to Him with this attitude. When we draw near to Him with an open and humble heart, He draws near to us. Remember to always give Him your best and watch Him open doors of blessing in every area of your life!
Father, I come humbly to You today giving You all that I am. I honor You as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. I bless You because You are worthy of my absolute best in Jesus name. Amen.
Joel & Victoria Osteen
You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.
(Psalm 56:8, NLT)
TODAYS WORD from Joel and Victoria
Do you know how important you are to God? He cares so much about every detail of your life. He cares about your thoughts, feelings and emotions. In fact, what you are going through is so important to Him that He records every sorrow and collects the tears youve shed.
Why would God record your sorrows and collect your tears? Because everything that affects you matters to Him. He is your Vindicator. Hes keeping an account of every wrong thats ever been done to you so that He can make up for every single one of them. He wants to restore to you everything that has ever been stolen. He wants to heal every hurt and pain.
Today, know that God cares about the things that concern you. He cares about the things that hurt you. He is close to the brokenhearted, and He wants to bring you peace and comfort. Turn to Him and receive His love. Let Him bring healing to your heart and restoration to your soul.
Father, thank You for loving me and for caring about the things that concern me. I choose to give You every hurt, pain and sorrow, knowing that You will make all things new in Your time in Jesus name. Amen.
Joel & Victoria Osteen
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TODAYS SCRIPTURE But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.(Matthew 5:44, NKJV)TODAYS WORD from Joel and Victoria
If youre going to do anything great in life, if youre going to be a great businessperson, a great teacher, a great parent or a great leader, not everyone is going to cheer you on. Id love to tell you that your family, friends and co-workers will celebrate you, but thats not the case. Some people simply cant handle your success. As you grow and increase, as God pours out His favor, somebody will get jealous. Somebody will start finding fault. Dont be surprised if a relative tries to belittle or discredit you. If you focus on making everyone around you happy, youll start changing and lose sight of what God has placed in your heart.
Friend, your destiny is too great to be distracted by people who are never going to affirm you. Dont take it personally. Its not about you. Its their problem. Shake it off, run your race, be great anyway.
Greatness in the midst of criticism begins with forgiveness. Dont hold a grudge. Bless those who curse you; pray for those who spitefully use you. As you keep doing what is right, God will honor you. Hell promote you, and youll see the dreams and desires that He placed in your heart come to pass!
TODAYS SCRIPTURE Send your grain across the seas, and in time, profits will flow back to you.(Ecclesiastes 11:1, NLT)TODAYS WORD from Joel and Victoria
God has a system that is based on the principle of sowing and reaping. In other words, what you pour out to others will come back to you in increased measure. When you give generously, a generous harvest will return to you. When you help others succeed, you will find abundant success on your path, too.
Are you helping others succeed? Are you helping others get ahead? There are some people in your life who hold the keys for you to reach your full potential. These are people that God has placed in your life for you to help along. The higher they rise up, the higher you will rise up, too. When you give generously of your time, talents and resources, you are setting yourself up for greater success. People will come across your path that will help you grow and reach your full potential.
Do your part to step out and sow the seed. Be on the lookout for ways you can help others. As you give of yourself to help others grow, youll see increase in return. Youll see success and live the abundant life He has prepared for you.
TODAYS SCRIPTURE For the turning away of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.(Proverbs 1:32, NKJV)TODAYS WORD from Joel and Victoria
God will never ask you to do something without giving you the ability to do it. You may get passive or complacent and think, Yes, I know I need to do that. Maybe next week. Well, next week turns into next month. Next month turns into next year. When we put off what God has told us to do, we miss that season of grace. But, if youll deal with things as soon as God brings them to light, youll have a special grace, a special empowerment. Youll feel Gods enabling power helping you to do it.
Today, is there something youre putting off? Something you know in heart that you are supposed to do? Dont let the season of grace pass. Dont let complacency destroy you. Your destiny stands before you. God has something amazing in your future. Be bold, be strong. Step out in faith, be obedient, and embrace the good things God has in store for you!
TODAYS SCRIPTURE In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You, Lord, alone make me dwell in safety and confident trust (Psalm 4:8, AMP) TODAYS WORD from Joel and Victoria
All throughout scripture, God has promised to be your Protector, Defender, your Strength, your Shelter and so much more. Even when the storms of life come against you, as long as you are dwelling in Him, you dwell in safety and trust nothing can take away your peace and joy. What does it mean to dwell in Him? One of the definitions of the word dwell means to keep your attention directed toward something. The more you keep your attention directed toward God, the more you will know Him, and the more confidence you will have in Him. When you focus your heart and mind on the Word of God and declare His promises over your life, you are dwelling in Him. When you lift your voice in worship and give Him glory and honor, you are dwelling in Him. When you spend time meditating on Him and connecting with Him through prayer, you are dwelling in Him.
Are you facing a difficult situation? Give your attention to the Father. Do you need His peace and protection? Focus your heart and mind on Him. As you dwell on Him, you will see His goodness, and youll live in peace and victory all the days of your life!
TODAYS SCRIPTURE So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded(Hebrews 10:35, NIV)TODAYS WORD from Joel and Victoria
Have you been praying and believing for something that seems like its taking a lot longer than you thought? Many times, people can miss Gods best simply because they give up before they see their due season come. Dont let that be you! Be encouraged today, your answer is closer than you think. If it seems like things are getting more difficult, remember, when the intensity heats up, that means you are closer to your victory. Its always darkest just before the dawn arrives.
You serve a faithful God, and Hes working behind the scenes on your behalf. Dont cast away your confidence today because your reward is coming. And just like a new mother forgets about her labor pain when she is finally holding her newborn, youll forget about your struggle when you are holding on to your promise.
While you are waiting, keep an attitude of faith and expectancy. Wake up every morning and say out loud, Ive come too far to give up now. My due season is coming. I will reap my harvest. Stay in faith and look for His hand of blessing because He has promised you victory, and its closer than you think!
Know When to TODAYS SCRIPTURE It is an honor for a man to cease from strife...(Proverbs 20:3, KJV)TODAYS WORD from Joel and Victoria
In life, many of the challenges we face are simply distractions from the enemy to keep us from pursuing our destiny. Maybe someone in the office isnt as friendly to you as youd like. Maybe you have a neighbor who always parks in front of your house and blocks your mailbox. Those things may be frustrating, but they have little significance when you look at the big picture of eternity. You cant allow the little things to cause strife in your life.
In scripture, just before David fought the giant Goliath, his brother Iliab tried to confront him. But David knew that arguing with Iliab wasnt even worth his time and strength. He knew his real battle was with Goliath, and he didnt want to be distracted. He simply turned away from Iliab and kept his focus on what he was called to do.
Lets follow the example of David and keep our eyes on whats most important in life. Instead of being led away by frustrations, lets focus on the big picture. Know when to turn away from strife and receive the mark of honor the Lord has for you!
Take the High Road TODAYS SCRIPTURE The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest(Exodus 14:14, AMP)TODAYS WORD from Joel and Victoria
In life, were always going to have critics. Well always have difficult people who try to upset us and steal our peace and joy. But, you dont have to respond to every critic. You can decide to take the high road and let God fight your battles for you.
Sometimes, no matter what you say or do, there are people who arent going to accept you. They just dont want to be at peace with you. In fact, when Jesus sent out His disciples to certain homes, He told them to always speak peace over those homes. And then He said in effect, If they dont receive the peace that youre offering, then it will come back to you. That tells me that if you will do your best to be at peace with people, even if they wont take your peace, the good news is that peace will just come back to you. Youll not only get your peace, but youll get their share as well! Thats double for your trouble! When you do the right thing no matter what is happening, God sees it and rewards it. Today, stay in peace, cease from strife, and take the high road. Sow good seeds into others and watch the harvest of blessing come to your own life in return.
In life, were always going to have critics. Well always have difficult people who try to upset us and steal our peace and joy. But, you dont have to respond to every critic. You can decide to take the high road and let God fight your battles for you.
Sometimes, no matter what you say or do, there are people who arent going to accept you. They just dont want to be at peace with you. In fact, when Jesus sent out His disciples to certain homes, He told them to always speak peace over those homes. And then He said in effect, If they dont receive the peace that youre offering, then it will come back to you. That tells me that if you will do your best to be at peace with people, even if they wont take your peace, the good news is that peace will just come back to you. Youll not only get your peace, but youll get their share as well! Thats double for your trouble! When you do the right thing no matter what is happening, God sees it and rewards it. Today, stay in peace, cease from strife, and take the high road. Sow good seeds into others and watch the harvest of blessing come to your own life in return.
TODAYS SCRIPTURE And [so that you can know and understand] what is the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His power in and for us who believe...(Ephesians 1:19, AMP)TODAYS WORD from Joel and Victoria
Every one of us can say that, in our lives, God has been good to us. Weve all seen Gods favor at work. He has protected us, promoted us and opened doors for us. Thats Gods favor. But I believe that in the coming days, God wants to show us unprecedented favor thats favor like we havent seen before.
In todays verse, Paul said that in the ages to come we would see the immeasurable, unlimited, surpassing greatness of Gods favor. Whats interesting is that Paul wrote this passage ages ago. I believe that we are now living in the ages to come that Paul was talking about. I believe you and I are going to see this unprecedented favor!
The word unprecedented means unmatched, unparalleled, for the first time. In other words, you may have seen Gods favor in the past, but you need to get ready. You havent seen anything yet. What God has in your future is going to be bigger, better, greater unprecedented! He is going to show you His goodness in ways youve never seen before. Keep standing, keep praying, keep putting Him first and watch His unprecedented favor come on every area of your life!
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In Your Midnight Hour TODAYS SCRIPTURE About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyones chains came loose(Acts 16:2526, NIV)TODAYS WORD from Joel and Victoria
Paul and Silas were put in jail for spreading the good news. It wasnt fair. They were beaten with rods without a trial. It was unjust. As they sat in the prison, bloody, bruised and uncomfortable, they began to sing praises to God. As they were singing praises to God, all of the sudden, there was a great earthquake. The prison doors flung open, the chains fell off, and they walked out as free men. What happened? They praised their way to victory!
Friend, if youre going to live in victory, you have to know how to praise in your midnight hour when things seem the darkest, when youre in pain, disappointed, lonely or experiencing a loss. When you praise Him no matter what, thats when God can enter your situation. Thats when He can break your chains and set you free!
Remember, a sacrifice of praise is when it costs you something, when you dont necessarily feel like doing it. Praise Him, not because of how you feel, but because He is worthy! Praise Him in your midnight hour and get ready to embrace the freedom He has planned for you!
TODAYS SCRIPTURE The tongue has the power of life and death...(Proverbs 18:21, NIV)TODAYS WORD from Joel and Victoria
God has given us amazing power through the use of our words. God created the world with the words He spoke, and we also have creative power with the words that we speak.
Maybe you arent where you want to be in life today. Could it be because of the words youve spoken in your past? Have you spoken words of death by saying things like, Ill never rise any higher; Ive gone as far as I can go? Or maybe youve said, Ill never break this addiction. Ive had it too long; its too hard. Now, you are eating the fruit of those words youre still in the same place.
If you are ready to change your situation, then its time to change what you say about your situation. If you want a different harvest, you have to change the seeds you are sowing. Today, choose to speak life over your future. Let your attitude be, This may be the way its been in the past, but this is not the way its staying. Im coming up higher. I may feel weak, but my declaration is that I am strong. Speak life, choose life, and move forward in His victory and blessing.
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Marked Moments TODAYS SCRIPTURE ...time and chance happen to them all(Ecclesiastes 9:11, AMP)TODAYS WORD from Joel and Victoria
Before the foundation of the world, God laid out a plan for your life. He created you with a purpose, for a purpose, and He created you to be successful! He has marked moments already laid out that are going to come across your path. These moments are not ordinary. They are destiny-altering moments. They are designed to thrust you years ahead.
Ecclesiastes tells us that time and chance come together for every person. That means you will have opportunities to meet the right people, opportunities to advance in your career, and opportunities to fulfill your dreams. God has already prearranged for you times of increase, promotion and blessing.
Today, open your eyes of faith and see the good things God has in store for your future. Thank Him for what Hes doing and what Hes about to do. Thank Him for divine connections and marked moments because He is ready and willing to fulfill every dream and desire Hes placed within your heart!
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The Fathers Anticipation TODAYS SCRIPTURE For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father [of Eternity], Prince of Peace(Isaiah 9:6, AMP)TODAYS WORD from Joel and Victoria
When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, not only is your eternity secure, but you become a child of the Most High God. You instantly have an Everlasting Father! Think about that word everlasting. It means that before the beginning of time, the Father was there. He was waiting for you to accept Him and become a child of His.
I can only imagine that He was excited and anticipating that day just like a father would anticipate the birth of his child in the natural. I can imagine that each day God would think, Is it today? I dont know what your experience has been with your earthly father, but God is a good and perfect Father. He loves you with an everlasting love. He loves everything about you so much that He notices when a single hair falls from your head. He accepts you just the way you are, and He loves you enough to guide you and work His character in you. And, He will be your Father from now until eternity! He will never leave you nor forsake you! Thank Him today for being your Everlasting Father!
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If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness
(1 John 1:9, NKJV)
TODAYS WORD from Joel and Victoria
When we make mistakes in life, there are three main things that we need to do. Number one, ask for forgiveness. Number two, receive Gods mercy. And number three, move forward with your life. Let it go and press ahead.
So many people today are still beating themselves down over something they did five years ago. Theyve asked God to forgive them a thousand times, but cant let it go. They go around living depressed, defeated and feeling unworthy. If thats you, realize today the price has already been paid. The first time you asked God to forgive you, He forgave you. Now youve got to receive Gods mercy and press ahead. That mistake did not change who you are to God. My children have never once gotten up in the morning as an Osteen and then done something wrong and gone to bed that night with a different last name. No matter what they did, theyre still my children.
You may have made mistakes today, but because of the blood of Jesus, you are still your Fathers child. You are still the apple of Gods eye. You are still His most prized possession. God may not be pleased with every action, but He is pleased when you receive His forgiveness by faith!
Father, thank You for the blood of Jesus which cleanses me from all unrighteousness. Thank You for forgiving me and restoring me. I choose to forget the past and move forward into all that You have prepared for me in Jesus name. Amen.
Joel & Victoria Osteen
"No unbelief or distrust made him waver (doubtingly question) concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and was empowered by faith as he gave praise and glory to God"
(Romans 4:20 AMP)
TODAYS WORD from Joel and Victoria
Just as putting your physical body into action makes it grow strong, putting your faith in action through prayer and thanksgiving will cause your faith to grow strong, too.
I love what this verse says about Abraham: No unbelief made him waver regarding the promise of God. What does it mean to waver? To waver means to go back and forth. It's a very unsteady posture. Spiritual wavering is when we go back and forth in believing the promises of God. Wavering shows up in our words and actions.
Notice this verse didn't say that Abraham never had unbelief or doubtful thoughts. It tells us that he didn't let those thoughts cause him to waver in his words, actions and resolve. He took captive every thought and stood strong through His praise and worship! Remember, praise makes you stable; it makes you strong. Put your faith into action by thanking and praising Him all throughout the day!
Heavenly Father, today I choose to bless Your name! I thank You for life. I thank You for breath. I thank You for provision, healing, strength and joy. I praise You for abundantly supplying all my needs so that I can be a blessing to others in Jesus' name. Amen.
Joel & Victoria Osteen
Your Appointed Time
"For the vision is yet for an appointed time
though it tarry, wait for it"
(Habakkuk 2:3 KJV)
TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria
God has an appointed time to fulfill the visions, dreams, and desires in your heart. Just because it has taken a long time or because you've tried and failed, doesn't mean it's not going to happen. Don't give up on those dreams! Don't be complacent about pursuing what God has placed in your heart. Our God is a faithful God. No matter how long it's been, no matter how impossible things looks, if you'll stay in faith, your appointed time is coming.
Remember, every dream that's in your heart, every promise that has taken root, God put it in there. And not only that, but He has every intention of bringing it to pass. Hold on to that vision today by declaring, "My time is coming. God is working behind the scenes on my behalf. I will fulfill my destiny!" As you continue to hold on to that vision and speak life over your dreams, you'll see them begin to take shape. You'll see your faith grow, you'll see your hope strengthen, and you'll see yourself step into the destiny God has prepared for you!
"Father in heaven, I receive Your truth today. I receive Your promises today. I ask that You ignite my heart with Your holy fire so that I can pursue Your perfect plan for my life. Make my thoughts and words agreeable to Your will. In Jesus' Name. Amen."


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Skip to comments.US destroyer watching hijacked ship off Somalia
Posted on 09/27/2008 6:02:31 PM PDT by george76
A U.S. destroyer off the coast of Somalia closed in Saturday on a hijacked Ukrainian ship loaded with tanks and ammunition, watching it to ensure the pirates who seized it do not try to remove any cargo or crew.
Nikolsky said the ship was anchored near the Somali town of Hobyo and that two other apparently hijacked ships were nearby. Hobyo is in the central region of Mudug, south of Puntland. It is a natural port and does not have any facilities.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...
Just wondering here, but didn't GWB allow like 30,000 Somalian immigrants enter our Country. Then come to find out, there are others who are cheating the system to get in America by claiming that they are family members? WTF is going on here?
This does not sound good.
Gen. Ward, former Commander of mine.
Muslim Somalian immigrants went on strike in Colorado and Nebraska during Ramadan recently.
No Marines, and probably no SEALs onboard (or at least not enough). The destroyer is just a set of eyes. Once an amphib rolls in, this could get interesting just because of the cargo.
These pirates need some serious attention.
At least what Thomas Jefferson did.
Sink any and every boat that comes anywhere nean the ships!
Russia's navy said Friday it had dispatched a warship
The vessel probably has an Air Det on board, a helicopter ..
Its no accident that they were intercepted.
This is a neat job for the USN SOG, but they will not be leaving the barn for a Russian flag.
But the Russians have to ask.(unlikely)
I expect that the Russians will sort this out,but messy might be an understatement.
Yes, but we really didn't do so well against the state sponsor s of terrorism back then. It took action by the Europeans to eliminate the Barbary pirates by eliminating the states that sponsored the terror.
That's what I was thinking. You'd assume they learned that from the Cole bombing. What possible reason would a ship of any kind have approaching a ship like that?
Great, we bring them over here, give them a job, and they protest? where is the ACLU on this one? Or do they just go after Christians?
And they would have put Marines or Spetnaz aboard. And they will use them.
I'm guessing the somalis don't have any urge to try to grab the destroyer. LOL
The story says the vessel is Ukranian not Russian. Ukraine would more likely ask for USN help, not Russian.
So Kenya now wants a cut of the terror business?
Use it for live fire exercise and send it to the bottom of the ocean. Don't let the Ruskies get the tanks and ammo back.
It's nice to see that despite our problems, the US and Russia still cooperate where it counts, such as countering piracy.
Putin might offer the same choice that the Soviet Union apparently offered the Iranian students before the 'students' took our embassy.
Most likely a Ukranian flagged ship but carrying Russian military hardware bound for ?? We don't know.
The tanks belong to Kenya if the sales has been completed and Ukraine if they haven't been. Russia would have no legal title to the tanks, but they might get a salvage fee.
I hope the pirates try.
Probably contingent on delivery...hence the RS naval vessel. The will use speed, surprise, and violence of action. If the USN decision-making lags, they will go it alone. RS wants to flex, and it will.
True...but it's carrying 33 Russian battle tanks.
In the way Lt. Stephen Decatur did in 1804, at least.
A few "Q"-ships could solve the problem.
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Introduced towards the close of 1914 by the British and French - and later deployed by the Italian and Russians navies - Q-Ships were deployed as an initially although decreasingly successful anti-submarine weapon. Alternatively referred to as Special Service Ships or Mystery Ships, the purpose of Q-Ships was straightforward: to trap enemy (usually German) submarines.
Invariably comprised of small freighters or old trawlers they were loaded with hidden guns in a collapsible deck structure. In practice U-boats would hail Q-Ships flying (in the case of the Royal Navy) the merchant red ensign and, in the period before the implementation of Germany's policy of unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917, a so-called "panic party" would apparently abandon the Q-Ship prior to the usual German policy of approaching the enemy vessel so as to sink it with the minimum depletion of ammunition.
At this stage the use of torpedoes to sink relatively small vessels was officially frowned upon.
Thus with the U-boat effectively lured towards the apparently abandoned vessel the Q-Ship would run up the white ensign and the deck structure would be collapsed by the remaining ship's crew revealing a series of up to four manned guns, which would immediately open fire.
Initially successful the Q-Ship ploy resulted in the sinking of some 11 enemy U-boats by the British and French. As the war progressed production of Q-Ships notably increased so that by the war's close the British alone deployed 366. However the Germans quickly developed a certain caution in approaching small enemy vessels, wary of decoys.
the Ukrainian ship Faina was en route to Kenya
I'd imagine that there is no way they are going to let those tanks fall into their hands and with the amo that is probably on that ship alongside of them I bet that it would make a very large boom before it sinks?
"Q" ships...seems like a submarine shadowing a merchant ship would have the same effect.
Yeah.. but think of the reaction of the Pirates.. hehehehehehe
Sounds like the spanish inquisition which has many weapons and no one expects.
would be priceless...I seem to remember an old movie about a "Q" ship. As I recall it was a German ship, though.
We need to send two brigades of lawyers and environmentalists and some friendly 9th circuit judges to "splain it to them"!!
Which directly and predictably led to the German's treating ALL ships as potential Q ships, and simply torpedoing them. Which led to the German torpedoing of the RMS Lusitania, with the deaths of over a thousand civilians, and the entrance of the United States into the war
The whole point of the Q ship was to create civilian casualties to make it easier to sell having the US enter the war.
I have a simpler solution. Have an AC-130 cruise along the length of Somalia's coast, and destroy EVERY Somali boat. Repeat every few nights. The pirate incidents will stop.
I'm not seeing the honor at all in using the French flag like that.
I would think a reasoned, relatively cheap approach would be to put a couple of Marine harriers in DJ, with a tanker; and give all commercial maritime traffic the freq to call for help. But what do I know?
Pirates aren't honorable, so it's all good. It cancels the other out. :-)
How 'bout, after the crew is rescued/released, the ships are sunk so as to block the harbor and the populace of the town is given 12 hours to evacuate before said town and any harbor facilities are leveled?
Repeat as necessary.
I truly regret that I ever voted for him but look at who the alternatives were......
Red Cell 6 to be exact.
No. Burn the town of Hobyo to the ground, leaving not so much as a flea alive. Serve notice that the same shall happen to any part of Puntland that shelters pirates.
A ship is its flag not its cargo, admiralty law. If the Ukies don't want the Russkies then the Russkies have no standing in law. The final vote may come down to who actully owns the vessel. If it's a private company in Ukraine than the company has the call. If it's a Russkie company flagging its ships with Ukrianian registry because of better port facilities than the owners can accept or refuse help as they wish.
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Stephania Bell (3:03 PM)
Wow - first week of the NFL is here! Very excited about that. Naturally there are injuries to discuss...so what's on your mind?
Adam (The Garden of Eden)
Do you see Fred Jackson's injury keeping him out of week one or putting him at risk during the season?
Stephania Bell (3:05 PM)
Adam: Interesting location...Also, an interesting question. Jackson has been practicing and Chan Gailey says he looks really good. Sounds like there's a chance he plays - but I would expect it to be limited as his hand is still wrapped. But once the fracture heals and he can go without a cast this should not limit him going forward.
Dan (Philadelphia)
Should I expect another early ending for Ronnie Browns season or can I honestly expect him to be my #2 back for all 15 games?
Stephania Bell (3:08 PM)
Dan: Really wish I was clairvoyant...but since I do not possess that magic power, I can just tell you that he looked GREAT at camp and the foot issue seems as if it is not an issue after all. He is certainly coming into the season strong - and this is not the type of injury that is likely to recur (like a hamstring). Now if someone lands awkwardly on him again (which is how this happened), then all bets are off..
John (Park City)
It is no surprise Favre just keeps coming back every year. And now, he has a few nicks and bruises again. What about that ankle? Do you see him being able to endure his final supposed year of NFL play, and what do you think his year will be like?
Stephania Bell (3:11 PM)
Well John, I should find out soon since I'm on my way to New Orleans to see him play in person. I will say that this ankle problem is quite different than the biceps thing from last year. The ankle issue is chronic and he has degenerative changes in the joint (i.e. arhtritis). That ankle won't be perfect - while it's better after surgery, it's bound to still give him trouble (and already has). It really becomes a question of how effective he can be from week to week - and the key is protection and him being able to avoid a lot of leg tackles. I have said this might be the year the streak ends, not wishing it by any means, but age does have a way of catching up in this game.
Robb (Lima)
Any recent news on Knowson Moreno? Will he play week 1?
Stephania Bell (3:13 PM)
Robb: He's back in practice...but since we won't have seen him play at all in competition, it's hard to gauge.The expectation is that he will be ready to go in Week 1, but we won't get injury reports until later in the week. The bigger concern really is whether the hamstring will have healed enough to not be a re-injury problem. It will make me a little nervous for the first few weeks of the season.
Jim (Covina, CA)
Colston - Bruised Kidney? Ouch! Do I care about this for week 1 or do I roll with Marques anyway?
Stephania Bell (3:16 PM)
Jim: Ouch is right. But the good sign is that he was back in practice Monday. The team naturally is limiting what he's doing, but he would not be cleared to practice if there was concern about bleeding. He is expected to be fine for Thursday (but watch for any late downgrades!)
Taylor (San Francisco)
I took Larry Fitzgerald with an early 2nd round pick. He's got a favorable week 1 matchup with the Rams. What's his status?
Stephania Bell (3:18 PM)
Taylor: Sounds like he's good to go. One of the things the Cardinals decided early on after his injury (MCL sprain) was that they were not going to expose him to any more risk in the preseason - so we haven't gotten to see him. But he is expected to play - now we'll see how he fares with his new QB.
Rick (Providence, RI)
Drafted S. Rice on the cheap, any chance of him coming back before week 7?
Stephania Bell (3:19 PM)
Rick: Nope. He's on the PUP list so that's 6 weeks right there...we'll be keeping an eye out as to how his rehab is going too
Gregg (Anchorage, AK)
I'll ask the big question, how healthy is MJD really? Will he be 100% for Sunday's game or do you think there is a chance they will limit his touches?
Stephania Bell (3:23 PM)
Gregg: That is the big question, or question mark, if you will. I don't like evaluating things I know nothing about...and that's essentially where we are with MJD. First a report of a scope (agent says false, del Rio confirms false) BUT MJD held out of practice b/c of knee. Hmmm. Bad enough to not only skip competition but all practice, but not a worry to start the season? Maybe the down time helped ease any pain, swelling, etc (of course we don't know what he was experiencing but these would be reasons to rest), but what happens when he returns to the field? Is there something going on with the knee that could easily become aggravated and cause him to miss time? Since no information has been given, those questions are unanswered, but I don't like risk so I've stayed away. For his part, he says he's fine, and for all we know he could go on to play in all 16 games and be phenomenal. But he could play in one and never be the same. Fantasy gamble.
Tom (Chicago)
Stephania, great job as always on the pod-cast! I was not sold on Wes Welker's response to Berry's question about the status of his knee...what is your honest opinion on his health status? Do you think he should be used as trade bait VS. hoping he stays healthy all year?
Stephania Bell (3:27 PM)
Tom: Thank you! Allow me to take the opportunity to plug the podcast here and note that we were, indeed, joined by the Patriots' Wes Welker.I actually believe he has been pretty forthright about how he feels with his knee. It certainly is coming along; we can see that just by the increased activity he's had from week to week. But the confidence in it is harder to measure and often slower to come. I don't think there's any reason at this point to suspect that he will have a problem. I just think they may gradually increase his workload to help make sure that he doesn't. So fantasy owners should temper expectations in the first few weeks and see how he's progressing.
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I have michael bush and fred jackson in one league.any word on if either will be back week 1 and if so how effective will they be?
Stephania Bell (3:30 PM)
Hi lawrence: Already touched on Jackson. As far as Bush, while it's normally a 6 week return to activity with this injury, this is also the NFL AND the medical staffs have become very adept at protecting thumbs, fingers, etc so that a player can return before full healing has taken place. No doubt they will want to ensure that the thumb looks good enough to risk the contact, but if he's wearing a padded splint, that might be enough to make them comfortable. The other key is how well can he function with any protective gear. He's been back in practice, apparently doing most drills Monday, which is impressive at just 2 weeks. While no lock for Week One, he sure makes it seem like it won't be 6 weeks either.
Ryan (NY)
Josh Hamilton... perfect timing to go down as soon as the playoffs started. Any shot he's back by next week if I can somehow win this week?
Stephania Bell (3:33 PM)
Ryan: Switching to baseball for a moment...yes, that darned outfield wall...just like last year. I think there's a shot he's back, but this is a day-to-day injury which all depends on how he feels. He certainly made it seem like this year's bruised rib injury is worse than last and he missed over a week then. I would make plans as if it's a two week absence.
Eve 6 (San Jose, CA)
Do you think Carolina Steve Smith will have any limitations for week 1?
Stephania Bell (3:35 PM)
Eve 6: Nope. He felt good immediately when he returned to workouts in camp and he'll be wearing a protective device on the forearm to help protect it against hard contact. Now if he falls exactly the same way - there's nothing to say that it's impossible to re-injure it, but the bone has fully healed, it's well stabilized - and I would call it low risk.
Chaz (Scranton, PA)
Stephania, what's going on with J. Stewart? Will he be ready to go on Sunday? Will his injury bother him all season? Thanks.
Stephania Bell (3:38 PM)
Chaz: Well, the idea of doing the surgery in the first place was to try to ensure that it doesn't bother him all year like it did last year. But part of making that successful is making sure not to bring him back too fast. His body has healed from the procedure, now it's been a matter of him working his way back to be ready for the workload of the season. He says he is and I believe him.
Ryan (Boston )
Do I need to worry about Favre's ankle? Stick with him over Kolb? Thanks and go Niners!!
Stephania Bell (3:41 PM)
Ryan: I know we discusse dFavre in this chat already but since you have him over Kolb AND you threw love to the Niners, thought I would post. I'm not sure I play him over Kolb...yet. The receiver corps in Minnesota is a little iffy (Berrian at the top but hasn't had the most stellar preseason). And Favre really hasn't worked a ton with the team yet this year. And I'm not sure how mobile he's going to be to be the playmaker we're accustomed to. I like Kolb's prospects and I might go that route Week 1. See how things shake out. And of course, go Niners!!
How safe is it to start Addai week 1?
Stephania Bell (3:43 PM)
Jay: I suppose as safe as it ever is with him. He's expected to play - wouldn't be cleared to return if they didn't think it appropriate. But Addai often makes early exits from games, gets banged up a lot. So as to how safe he is as a general question, not too sure...
Ryan (Cleveland)
Any O-line injuries you watching that might have a fantasy impact?
Stephania Bell (3:45 PM)
Ryan: Okung in Seattle makes me a little nervous. Matt Hasselbeck might be a little nervous too. After all, the Seahawks brought him there for a reason. He's expected to miss up to a month with the sprained ankle and it could affect Hasselbeck's comfort in the pocket.
Alex (Florida)
Please Please Please answer my question about Beanie Wells!!!!!
Stephania Bell (3:48 PM)
Alex: OK! OK! But unfortunately there aren't a ton of specifics. Wells made it seem like no big deal and could have gone back into the game in which he got hurt. Whisenhunt said Monday that Wells was not 100% but it's hard to know just what that means. Doesn't sound like he'll miss any time, we know they're calling it a knee injury, but again, not a ton of specifics. Remember, Wells has a history of leg (ankle/foot) issues and as a physical back, he's likely to get more.
Riaz (Berea, OH)
Stephania: Do you think Owen Daniels is good to go for week 1? I am debating whether to roll the dice or go with Kellen Winslow. Thanks!
Stephania Bell (3:51 PM)
Riaz: I think he'll play, I think it will be controlled. He's coming off an ACL reconstruction and keep in mind, he just came off the PUP list recently. Kubiak has already indicated that he should get about 15-20 snaps (he won't be a target on every play) and that number could change (not likely upward) depending how he feels in the game. Positive signs on his progress in general, but expect a slow start.
ian (ohio)
is justin upton going to be shut down for the rest of the year?
Cliff (Bos)
Has there been any update on why Garcon missed practice. I read undisclosed injury.
Stephania Bell (3:55 PM)
Ian: I don't think they're prepared to shut him down as they considered pinch hitting him. That said, inflammation or irritation in the shoulder (which is what I keep hearing) can be fickle. If he doesn't feel right, they won't play him. And given their team status, there's no reason to push him. You will be in a waiting game if you're hoping for him for fantasy playoffs and it might be better to look elsewhere.
Stephania Bell (3:58 PM)
Oops - Cliff's question got posted out of order. Yes, Garcon's injury is officially undisclosed and until first injury reports are out (tomorrow), I think it will remain that way. This is puzzling since he missed over a week of practice and a couple games with an "undisclosed" injury, but then looked pretty darn good in the last preseason game. now this. Is it new? Not likely, have to believe something was aggravated and they're trying to make sure he gets some rest before the season opens. But the Colts don't give much away and until they have to report it, I don't think we're going to get much more.
Robert (Albany, NY)
Are Ahmad Bradshaw's surgically repaired feet completely fine, and will he be as explosive as he has been in the past? Is there any chance he'll re-injure them during the season???
Stephania Bell (3:59 PM)
Robert: Bradshaw is well past the healing point so risk of re-injury with that kind of thing is low. It was always a question for me as to how well he would do post-surgery and how would he look running. so far, he's been impressive showing great quickness and agility and pretty much cementing himself as the starter. I think he's in a better spot than last year for sure.
jeff (Canandaigua, NY)
Jose Reyes????? And what is this Matt Latos "illness?"
Stephania Bell (4:01 PM)
Jeff: Reyes is taking BP, saying he's feeling better and it looks like he could be back this week. Latos had a stomach ailment and was already feeling better by late Monday. Expected to go today instead.
Mike (Madison, WI)
Is Meachem at full strength? Do you expect his injury to impact his play?
Stephania Bell (4:07 PM)
Mike: Why not end with a Saints player since they're up first this week? He had toe surgery in the offseason but is still dealing with lingering soreness (not unusual, remember Gates). He's had some nice moments in the last 2 preseason games, but it would be a concern if he aggravated it. He's playing with a support in his shoe which should help but it's not likely to be perfect all the time. So far I can't see blaming the toe as Brees will continue to spread the ball around but it's something to keep an eye on because if it starts to become painful it could limit his production.
Stephania Bell (4:08 PM)
Thank you EVERYONE for the great questions - the hour flies by...I am getting on a plane to New Orleans shortly - can't wait for the season to get underway. Good LUCK to everyone in their fantasy teams...and stay healthy!!
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The clever mice have discovered the tasty cheese in the pantry. Now the race for the cheese begins! But be careful, the cat is lurking. Every time the cat leaps out, the mice drop the cheese in fright. Which brave mouse will be the first to eat their fill and return safely to their mouse hole?
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Historian and author Field Horne combined forces with more than 20 local contributors to produce "Saratoga Springs: A Centennial History."
The Library of Congress announced the appointment of Juan Felipe Herrera, a son of migrant farm workers in California, as the next U.S. poet in chief.
Publisher Penguin Random House says a copy of the upcoming "Fifty Shades of Grey" sequel has been stolen, just over a week before publication day.
The New York State Library announced its summer reading program on Monday to motivate students to continue their education during the summer.
A day after announcing that E L James had written a "Fifty Shades" novel from billionaire Christian Grey's point of view, "Grey" was No. 1 on Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com as of midday Tuesday.
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Anthony Doerr's "All the Light We Cannot See," a World War II novel that has been one of the top-selling literary works of the past year, has won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
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Article: Effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation for prevention and treatment of sarcopenia in patients with cardiovascular disease - A retrospective cross-sectional analysis[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Objective Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by progressive and generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, with the risk of frailty and poor quality of life. This study aimed to clarify the clinical characteristics of sarcopenia and to investigate the effects of comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation (CCR), including nutrition, physical exercise and medication, in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Methods We retrospectively studied 322 inpatients with CVD (age 72±12 years). Muscle mass, muscle strength and physical performance were assessed before and after exercise training in patients with and without sarcopenia, which was defined as either a gait speed of <0.8 m/s or reduced handgrip strength (<26 kg in males and <18 kg in females), together with lower skeletal muscle index (SMI) (<7.0 kg/m2 in males and <5.7 kg/m2 in females). The actual daily total calorie and nutrient intake was also calculated. Results Sarcopenia was identified in 28% of patients with CVD, these patients having a higher prevalence of symptomatic chronic heart failure and chronic kidney disease. SMI was significantly associated with protein intake and statin treatment. The ratio of peak VO2 and SMI was significantly higher in the statin treatment group. Handgrip strength, gait speed, leg weight bearing index, and nutritional intake improved after exercise training in patients both with and without sarcopenia. Conclusions The present findings suggest that CCR is a promising strategy for prevention and treatment of sarcopenia in patients with CVD.
Article: Demonstration of the disease activity by serial carotid artery ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging and 18-fluoro-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography in a Behcet's disease patient with carotid artery stenosis
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: We assessed the effects of long-term laronidase replacement therapy (LRT) on the left ventricular (LV) function of a 52-year-old adult woman with mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I). The urinary uronic acid concentration significantly decreased by 78.7% (from 75 to 16 mg/g creatinine) after LRT; thereafter, estimated LV weight as assessed by two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography significantly decreased by 33.3% (from 189 to 126 g). Although systolic LV function of the ejection fraction as assessed by 2D echocardiogram did not change after LRT, the diastolic LV function parameters of the deceleration time (DcT) and the ratio of early (E) to late (A) ventricular filling velocities (E/A ratio) significantly improved. The DcT significantly decreased from 355 to 300 ms and the E/A ratio significantly decreased from 1.8 to 0.98. These diastolic parameters were normalized. In the contraction synchrony assessed by 2D speckle tracking imaging, the maximum time delay of contraction decreased from 148 to 14 ms. In addition, the LV weight significantly correlated with the E/A ratio (p < 0.001, r = 0.63), DcT (p < 0.05, r = 0.48), and contraction synchrony (p < 0.001, r = 0.61), respectively. This is the first study to report that LRT significantly improves diastolic LV function and contraction synchrony in a patient with MPS I.
Article: Systolic blood pressure during recovery from exercise is related to flow-mediated dilatation in patients with coronary artery disease[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Objective To assess the relationship between exercise-induced parameters obtained from the routine exercise stress testing (EST) and flow-mediated vasodilatation (FMD) as an index of endothelial function. Design A retrospective study. Setting Kurume University Medical Center, Kurume, Japan. Patients All patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) who were admitted to Kurume University Medical Center. Main outcome measure Results of EST and FMD. Results We studied 66 patients (35 male/31 female) with CAD. All patients underwent symptom-limited EST and measurement of FMD. Exercise parameters included exercise-induced heart rate and systolic blood pressure (SBP). FMD did not differ between male and female groups. In univariate analysis, determinants of FMD included age and the change in SBP at 1 min after exercise. In Cox hazard model analysis, the change in SBP at 1 min after exercise (p=0.011) was an independent determinant of FMD. FMD in patients with abnormal SBP response group was significantly lower than that in normal SBP response group (4.2±1.8 ns. 6.1±2.6%, p<0.05). Conclusions These findings suggest that SBP during recovery from exercise is associated with endothelial function in patients with CAD.
Article: Eicosapentaenoic Acid Attenuates Coronary Atherosclerotic Plaque Volume in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Article: Stent-anchored coil embolotherapy - Novel treatment procedure for huge pulmonary arterio-venous malformation in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Article: Longest Survivor of Pulmonary Atresia With Ventricular Septal Defect Well-Developed Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries Demonstrated by Multidetector Computed Tomography
Article: Clinical usefulness of a high-concentration calcium chloride solution method to correct the activated partial thromboplastin time in a high hematocrit model with heparin therapy
Article: Repeated Gene Transfer of Naked Prostacyclin Synthase Plasmid into Skeletal Muscles Attenuates Monocrotaline-Induced Pulmonary Hypertension and Prolongs Survival in Rats[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: A safer, less invasive method for repeated transgene administration is desirable for clinical application of gene therapy targeting chronic diseases, including pulmonary hypertension (PH). Thus, effects of prostaglandin I2 (prostacyclin) synthase (PGIS) gene transfer by the naked DNA method into skeletal muscle were investigated in monocrotaline (MCT)-induced PH rats. A single injection of rat PGIS cDNA-encoding plasmid into thigh muscle 3 days after bupivacaine pretreatment transiently increased muscle PGIS protein expression and muscle and serum levels of a stable prostacyclin metabolite (6-keto-prostaglandin F1). The muscle 6-keto-prostaglandin F1 level peaked on day 2 but was still elevated on day 7; prostacyclin selectively increased lung cyclic AMP levels as compared with liver and kidney. MCT induced a marked rise in right ventricular (RV) systolic pressure, pulmonary arterial wall thickening, and RV hypertrophy. Repeated PGIS gene transfer every week lowered RV systolic pressure and ameliorated RV and pulmonary artery remodeling in MCT-induced PH rats. Furthermore, repeated PGIS gene transfer significantly improved the survival rate of MCT-induced PH rats. In conclusion, repeated PGIS gene transfer into skeletal muscle not only attenuated the development of PH and cardiovascular remodeling but also improved the prognosis for MCT-induced PH rats. This study may provide insight into a new treatment strategy for PH.
Article: Roles of endogenous monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 in ischemia-induced neovascularization[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: We sought to investigate the role of endogenous monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1 in ischemia-induced neovascularization. Roles of inflammatory changes including macrophage infiltration are suggested in ischemic neovascularization. Unilateral hindlimb ischemia was induced by excising surgically the entire femoral artery and vein in mice. Immediately after operation, plasmid deoxyribonucleic acid encoding a dominant negative mutant of MCP-1 (7ND) or the empty plasmid (mock) was injected into the ipsilateral thigh adductor muscle. In mock-treated mice, MCP-1 was upregulated transiently in ischemic hindlimb peaking at day 3. Serial laser Doppler blood flow (LDBF) analysis showed an abrupt decrease in blood flow, followed by a recovery to the near-normal levels in mock-treated mice; 7ND treatment had no effects on the initial decrease in LDBF but deteriorated the recovery. At day 3, macrophage infiltration and inductions of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were prominent in the ischemic adductor muscle in mock-treated mice; 7ND treatment significantly reduced macrophage infiltration and suppressed TNF-alpha and VEGF inductions in response to ischemia. At day 21, postmortem angiography and anti-CD31 immunohistostaining revealed well-developed collateral vessels and capillary formation, respectively, in the ischemic muscle of mock-treated mice; 7ND overexpression remarkably suppressed the collateral vessel formation and capillary formation. Endogenous MCP-1 may play a role in ischemia-induced neovascularization by recruiting macrophages that activate TNF-alpha and VEGF inductions.
Article: 1045-195 Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 activates vascular endotholial growth factor- and tumor necrosis factor-alpha-mediated angiogenesis in ischemic hindlimbs of mice
Article: Rho-Kinase Inhibition Reduces Neointima Formation after Vascular Injury by Enhancing Bax Expression and Apoptosis[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Recently, we have shown that a specific Rho-kinase inhibitor, Y27632 (R-(+)-trans-N-(4-pyridyl)-4-(1-aminoethyl)-cyclohexanecarboxamide), prevents neointima formation after vascular injury associated with increased terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nickend labeling (TUNEL)+ smooth muscle cells. Because the mechanism of the action of Y27632 remains unclear, we investigated the expression changes in Bcl family proteins, apoptosis regulators of smooth muscle cells, in the rat carotid artery after balloon injury (BI). Y27632 (BI + Y group) or saline (BI group) was administered peritoneally from Day 1 to Day 14 after BI. Y27632 markedly prevented neointima formation at Day 14. In the BI group, TUNEL+ smooth muscle cells were transiently increased in the neointima, but not in the media, with a peak at Day 7, returning to a lower level by Day 14. Y27632 significantly increased TUNEL+ smooth muscle cells at Days 7 and 14. Smooth muscle cell apoptosis was confirmed by electron microscopic examination. At Day 14, although proapoptotic Bax was slightly, but not significantly, increased in the BI group, it was significantly upregulated in the BI + Y group. Antiapoptotic Bcl-xL was upregulated in the BI group, and the upregulated Bcl-xL was not affected by Y27632. These findings indicate that Rho-kinase inhibition induces neointimal smooth muscle cell apoptosis through Bax upregulation, resulting in reduced neointima formation.
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Recently, we have shown that in rats with a suprarenal abdominal aortic constriction (AC), pressure overload induces early perivascular fibro-inflammatory changes (transforming growth factor [TGF]-beta induction and fibroblast proliferation) within the first week after AC and then causes the development of cardiac remodeling (myocyte hypertrophy and reactive myocardial fibrosis) associated with diastolic dysfunction. Intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM)-1 is implicated in the recruitment of leukocytes, especially macrophages, in various inflammatory situations. Thus, we sought to investigate the causal relation of ICAM-1 to macrophage recruitment and cardiac remodeling in AC rats. In AC rats, immunoreactive ICAM-1 was observed transiently on endothelial cells of the intramyocardial coronary arterioles after day 1, with a peak at day 3, returning to baseline by day 7. Also, ED1+ macrophage accumulation was found in the area adjacent to the arteries expressing ICAM-1. Chronic treatment with an anti-ICAM-1 neutralizing antibody, but not with control IgG, remarkably reduced the accumulations of macrophages and proliferative fibroblasts and inhibited the upregulation of TGF-beta expression. Furthermore, the neutralizing antibody significantly prevented myocardial fibrosis without affecting arterial pressure and left ventricular and myocyte hypertrophy. In conclusion, ICAM-1 expression was induced by pressure overload in the intramyocardial arterioles, and triggered perivascular macrophage accumulation. In pressure-overloaded hearts, a crucial role in ICAM-1-mediated macrophage accumulation was suggested in the development of myocardial fibrosis, through TGF-beta induction and fibroblast activation.
Conference Paper: Initial role of the ICAM-1-and MCP-1-mediated macrophage infiltration in cardiac remodeling in hypertensive rats
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: We have shown that adventitial vasa vasorum (AVV) formation is enhanced in hypertensive rat aorta to compensate hypoxia in the thickened media and that hypercholesterolemia impairs angiogenesis in rat ischemic hindlimb. Thus, we examined the effects of coexistence of hypercholesterolemia and hypertension on AVV formation. In Wistar rats, hypercholesterolemia was established by high-cholesterol diet from Day -14 (HC rats), and hypertension was induced by a suprarenal aortic constriction at Day 0 (HT rats). At Day 28, we studied AVV density, adventitial area, and medial thickness in the ascending aorta of control (standard diet+sham operation), HC, HT, and HC+HT rats (n=5/group). In HC rats, although the adventitial area was modestly increased, the AVV density and medial thickness were unchanged versus controls. In addition to medial thickening, marked enlargement of the adventitial area accompanied by increased AVV density was observed in HT rats, compared with controls. HC+HT rats showed lower AVV density, despite larger adventitial area, than HT rats, whereas the medial thickness was similar in HT and HC+HT rats. Immunohistostaining revealed hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha expression in the media only in HC+HT rats but not in the other 3 groups, suggesting persistent medial hypoxia in HC+HT rats. In conclusion, it is suggested that coexistence of hypercholesterolemia and hypertension impairs AVV formation, resulting in insufficient compensation for hypoxia in the thickened media. Our findings provide an insight into the mechanism of the aggravation of arteriosclerosis when both hypercholesterolemia and hypertension are present.
Article: Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1 /Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Pathway for Adventitial Vasa Vasorum Formation in Hypertensive Rat Aorta[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: The roles of adventitial vasa vasorum have been highlighted in vascular wall homeostasis. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a potent angiogenic factor in physiological and pathophysiological conditions. However, little is known regarding the changes in adventitial vasa vasorum and the mechanism of the formation in hypertensive arteries. Accordingly, endothelial cell proliferation, adventitial vasa vasorum count, and expression of VEGF signaling axis proteins were examined in the ascending aorta of hypertensive Wistar rats that underwent suprarenal aortic constriction. Hypertension not only induced medial and adventitial thickening but also significantly increased adventitial vasa vasorum count by day 28. Preceding the medial thickening, BrdU(+)-proliferative endothelial cells were observed in the adventitia but not in the media and intima after day 3; they peaked at day 7 and remained modestly increased at day 28. The BrdU(+) endothelial cells showed induction of Ets-1, a transcription factor mediating angiogenic response of VEGF. Furthermore, concomitant expression of VEGF and a hypoxia-inducible transcription factor (HIF-1alpha) was observed in the outer layers of medial smooth muscle cells at day 3 and extended to the middle layers of medial smooth muscle cells at day 7, returning to lower levels by day 28. In conclusion, adventitial vasa vasorum formation was induced by hypertension through the HIF-1alpha/VEGF/Ets-1 pathway during hypertensive remodeling.
Article: Inhibition of TGF-β prevents cardiac fibrosis and diastolic dysfunction in hypertensive rats
Article: Blockade of TGF-beta prevents cardiac fibrosis and diastolic dysfunction in pressure-overloaded rats
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The visuals from Kid Ink's Rocket Ship Shawty continue to pour out like a leaky faucet. Being one of his best bodies of work, it's clear why. "OG" is the latest visual from the tape, and it's produced by Young Chop. Watch the Born Originals-directed video above.
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