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Visual evoked potentials during long periods of pattern-reversal stimulation in migraine.
; ; DE PASQUA, Victor et al
in Brain : A Journal of Neurology (1998), 121(2), 233-41
We have previously shown that during repetitive pattern-reversal stimulation, lasting 2 min, the amplitude of the visual evoked potential (PR-VEP) increases in migraineurs when tested interictally whereas ... [more ▼]
We have previously shown that during repetitive pattern-reversal stimulation, lasting 2 min, the amplitude of the visual evoked potential (PR-VEP) increases in migraineurs when tested interictally whereas it decreases in healthy control subjects. According to Sappey-Marinier et al. (J Cereb Blood Flow Metab 1992; 12: 584-92) habituation of the PR-VEP in normal subjects is maxima after 12 min, at a time when there is a decrease of stimulation-enhanced lactate levels in the occipital cortex. We have therefore compared PR-VEP during long periods of repetitive stimulation in healthy control subjects (n = 25) and in patients suffering from migraine without (n = 25) and with aura (n = 15) between attacks. During uninterrupted stimulation at 3.1 Hz VEPs were sequentially averaged in blocks of 100 responses for a total duration of 15 min and analysed in terms of latencies and peak-to-peak amplitudes of N1-P1 and P1-N2 peaks. Amplitude changes from the baseline were calculated for each block, by comparison with the first block, and analysed statistically using Zerbe's method. The N1-P1 and P1-N2 amplitudes in the first block tended to be lower in migraineurs than in healthy control subjects. During the 15 min of stimulation, amplitudes of both components progressively decreased in control subjects, but remained stable in both groups of patients. The difference between patients and control subjects proved to be significant (P < 0.05). The neurophysiological data were not correlated with clinical features such as attack frequency or duration of illness. These results are yet another demonstration in migraine of an interictal habituation deficit in cortical information processing, which might favour lactate accumulation in sensory cortices during sustained activation. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 45 (2 ULg)
Reproducibility and diagnostic sensitivity of ultrasonometry of the phalanges to assess osteoporosis.
Reginster, Jean-Yves ; ; et al
in International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics (1998), 63(1), 21-8
OBJECTIVE: The present study was designed to assess the reproducibility and the diagnostic sensitivity of the amplitude-dependent speed of sound (SoS) at the distal metaphysis of the proximal phalanges ... [more ▼]
OBJECTIVE: The present study was designed to assess the reproducibility and the diagnostic sensitivity of the amplitude-dependent speed of sound (SoS) at the distal metaphysis of the proximal phalanges. METHOD: Fourteen presumably healthy volunteers were repeatedly measured every 6 weeks for approximately 6 months in order to assess the reproducibility of the SoS of the phalanges. We recruited 91 post-menopausal women, aged 55-75 years, who were divided in three groups according to their lumbar bone mineral density (BMD) and the existence of prevalent vertebral fractures. The objective was to evaluate the diagnostic sensitivity of SoS measurements. We used DBM Sonic 1200 equipment, and assessed the velocity at which US cross the phalanx in a lateral-medial direction. In post-menopausal women, BMD was measured by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) at the level of the lumbar spine, the total zone of the non-dominant hip and the femoral neck zone of the non-dominant hip. RESULTS: The precision of the SoS measurements was 0.71+/-0.05% (mean+/-S.E.M) whereas the reproducibility was 0.95+/-0.06%. Subjects with low BMD or prevalent fractures had significantly lower values of SoS (P < 0.001) than the controls. ROC curve analysis applied to the study population confirmed that SoS was able to discriminate between the controls and osteoporotic subjects (area under the ROC curves were 0.82 (low bone mineral density) and 0.85 (prevalent fractures), respectively). Hip BMD was found to be the most significant variable when comparing the controls and the low density patients by stepwise discrimination and SoS significantly improved the discrimination between the groups when added to the hip BMD. The hip BMD was again the most discriminant variable when applying the same techniques to controls and patients with prevalent fractures, followed by SoS and lumbar BMD. A cut-off value of 1881 m/s is defined for SoS by logistic discrimination and likelihood ratio function. With this value, the sensitivity and the specificity for SoS used in the diagnosis of established osteoporosis were, 81.5% and 79.3%, respectively. Sensitivity and specificity were significantly improved when combining ultrasonometry and densitometry. CONCLUSION: Measurement of ultrasound velocity at the phalanges appears to be a precise and reproducible technique. SoS discriminates between normal post-menopausal women and patients with either low lumbar BMD or prevalent fractures to the same extent as BMD measurements. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 24 (3 ULg)
Parathyroid hormone plasma concentration in response to low 25-OH vitamin D circulating levels increase with age in elderly women
DEROISY, Rita ; ; et al
in Osteoporosis International (1998), 8(S3), 40Detailed reference viewed: 20 (1 ULg)
Comparison of the short-term effects of three oral calcium vitamin D formulations and placebo on calcium metabolism
DEROISY, Rita ; Collette, Julien ; Albert, Adelin et al
in Current Therapeutic Research (1998), 59(6), 370-378Detailed reference viewed: 17 (1 ULg)
Parathyroid hormone plasma concentrations in response to low 25-OH vitamin D circulating levels increases with age in elderly women.
Reginster, Jean-Yves ; ; Deroisy, Rita et al
in Osteoporosis International (1998), 8(4), 390-2Detailed reference viewed: 15 (3 ULg)
Increased parathyroïd hormone secretions as a risk factor for femoral osteoporosis in elderly women
Deroisy, Rita ; Collette, Julien ; et al
in Osteoporosis International (1998), 8(S3), 40Detailed reference viewed: 26 (9 ULg)
Psychological Approaches During Conscious Sedation. Hypnosis Versus Stress Reducing Strategies: A Prospective Randomized Study
Faymonville, Marie-Elisabeth ; ; Joris, Jean et al
in Pain (1997), 73(3), 361-7
Stress reducing strategies are useful in patients undergoing surgery. Hypnosis is also known to alleviate acute and chronic pain. We therefore compared the effectiveness of these two psychological ... [more ▼]
Stress reducing strategies are useful in patients undergoing surgery. Hypnosis is also known to alleviate acute and chronic pain. We therefore compared the effectiveness of these two psychological approaches for reducing perioperative discomfort during conscious sedation for plastic surgery. Sixty patients scheduled for elective plastic surgery under local anesthesia and intravenous sedation (midazolam and alfentanil upon request) were included in the study after providing informed consent. They were randomly allocated to either stress reducing strategies (control: CONT) or hypnosis (HYP) during the entire surgical procedure. Both techniques were performed by the same anesthesiologist (MEF). Patient behavior was noted during surgery by a psychologist, the patient noted anxiety, pain, perceived control before, during and after surgery, and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Patient satisfaction and surgical conditions were also recorded. Peri- and postoperative anxiety and pain were significantly lower in the HYP group. This reduction in anxiety and pain were achieved despite a significant reduction in intraoperative requirements for midazolam and alfentanil in the HYP group (alfentanil: 8.7 +/- 0.9 microg kg(-1)/h(-1) vs. 19.4 +/- 2 microg kg(-1)/h(-1), P < 0.001; midazolam: 0.04 +/- 0.003 mg kg(-1)/h(-1) vs. 0.09 +/- 0.01 mg kg(-1)/h(-1), P < 0.001). Patients in the HYP group reported an impression of more intraoperative control than those in the CONT group (P < 0.01). PONV were significantly reduced in the HYP group (6.5% vs. 30.8%, P < 0.001). Surgical conditions were better in the HYP group. Less signs of patient discomfort and pain were observed by the psychologist in the HYP group (P < 0.001). Vital signs were significantly more stable in the HYP group. Patient satisfaction score was significantly higher in the HYP group (P < 0.004). This study suggests that hypnosis provides better perioperative pain and anxiety relief, allows for significant reductions in alfentanil and midazolam requirements, and improves patient satisfaction and surgical conditions as compared with conventional stress reducing strategies support in patients receiving conscious sedation for plastic surgery. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 65 (7 ULg)
Plasma Estradiol Concentrations and Pharmacokinetics Following Transdermal Application of Menorest 50 or Systen (Evorel) 50
Reginster, Jean-Yves ; Albert, Adelin ; Deroisy, Rita et al
in Maturitas (1997), 27(2), 179-86
OBJECTIVES: In order to compare the pharmacokinetics of two transdermal estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) systems designed to release 50 micrograms 17 beta-estradiol/day, two studies were performed in ... [more ▼]
OBJECTIVES: In order to compare the pharmacokinetics of two transdermal estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) systems designed to release 50 micrograms 17 beta-estradiol/day, two studies were performed in healthy postmenopausal volunteers. METHODS: Both studies had a cross-over design and incorporated a 1-week wash-out period between treatments. In the first study, Menorest 50 and Systen 50 (Evorel 50) were compared over four days of application in 30 women. In the second, 13 women wore each of the two systems for a total of 12 days each (three patches each for 4 days), and comparison was made during the third patch period (steady state, between days 8 and 12). Plasma 17 beta-estradiol levels were assayed using specific direct radioimmunoassays, and pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated by standard methods. All the samples of the first study were re-analysed using a different radioimmunoassay and the results of both assays were compared. RESULTS: In both studies, plasma 17 beta-estradiol levels rose at a comparable rate and reached similar peak levels with each of the two formulations. Levels then remained relatively constant throughout both evaluation periods with Menorest 50, but began to decline after 12 hours in the first study and after 30 h under steady state conditions in the second study with Systen 50. The difference between the two products was statistically significant in both studies. Analysis of pharmacokinetic parameters confirmed the greater bioavailability of Menorest 50. In addition, 17 beta-estradiol levels remained within the suggested therapeutic ranges for relief of acute symptoms and protection against osteoporosis for longer periods of time with Menorest 50 than with Systen 50. CONCLUSION: Since the acute efficacy, long-term protective effects, side effects and risks associated with ERT may depend on critical threshold plasma levels, much attention should be paid to the pharmacokinetic profiles of different formulations. The comparison of these two different radioimmunoassays demonstrates the comparability of their results. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 41 (1 ULg)
Acute Changes in Serum Calcium and Parathyroid Hormone Circulating Levels Induced by the Oral Intake of Five Currently Available Calcium Salts in Healthy Male Volunteers
Deroisy, Rita ; ; et al
in Clinical Rheumatology (1997), 16(3), 249-53
Several calcium supplements are currently available and many of them are marketed without proper comparison of the bioavailability of the actual preparations. The aim of the present trial was to evaluate ... [more ▼]
Several calcium supplements are currently available and many of them are marketed without proper comparison of the bioavailability of the actual preparations. The aim of the present trial was to evaluate and compare the acute changes in serum calcium (Ca) and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels following the oral administration of a vehicle and of five calcium salts currently prescribed in Western Europe. No significant changes in serum Ca or PTH levels were observed after administration of the vehicle. All calcium salts induced significant increases in serum Ca and decreases in serum PTH compared to baseline values. Comparison of the six response curves revealed a significantly greater increase in serum Ca and a greater decrease in serum PTH after each of the calcium salts than observed after the vehicle. However, no statistically significant differences were observed between the different calcium salts for serum Ca increments. The decrease in serum PTH observed after administration of an ossein-hydroxyapatite complex was significantly less important than after the four other calcium salts, even if statistically different than after vehicle. When assessing the area under the curve (AUC) of PTH values, we observed that calcium carbonate and citrate induce a significantly greater decrease in serum PTH than the other calcium salts which are, however, statistically more active than the vehicle. Serum PTH is decreased under the lower limit of the normal range (10 pg/ml), between t60 and t120 for calcium carbonate and citrate and between t60 and t90 for calcium gluconolactate while the mean PTH values remain within the normal range throughout the study with calcium pidolate, the ossein-hydroxyapatite complex and the vehicle. In conclusion, all calcium preparations significantly increase serum calcium and decrease serum parathormone, compared to what is observed after oral intake of a vehicle. However, significant differences in suppression of parathormone are observed between the different calcium preparations and might be of importance for their clinical use. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 26 (3 ULg)
Chirurgie carotidienne au-delà de 75 ans
Van Damme, Hendrik ; Albert, Adelin ;
in Revue Médicale de Liège (1997), 52(4), 237-44Detailed reference viewed: 1 (0 ULg)
Sepsis and Serum Cytokine Concentrations
Damas, Pierre ; Canivet, Jean-Luc ; et al
in Critical Care Medicine (1997), 25(3), 405-12
OBJECTIVE: To look for relationships between the classification of sepsis and plasma cytokine concentrations. DESIGN: Prospective, consecutive entry study of patients meeting severe sepsis criteria and ... [more ▼]
OBJECTIVE: To look for relationships between the classification of sepsis and plasma cytokine concentrations. DESIGN: Prospective, consecutive entry study of patients meeting severe sepsis criteria and having bacteriologically documented infections. SETTING: University hospital, surgical intensive care unit. PATIENTS: Fifty consecutive patients developing severe sepsis or septic shock between December 1991 and December 1993. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: Concentrations of tumor necrosis factor, interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, and leukemia inhibitory factor were measured by immunoradiometric assay in the plasma of patients as soon as they developed severe sepsis or septic shock. Septic shock patients were divided into three groups in a blinded fashion (i.e., without knowing the results of the concentrations of cytokines), according to the presence of sustained hyperlactacidemia and to the rapidity of the onset of sepsis. Peak concentrations of all cytokines were statistically different between severe sepsis and septic shock patients. This finding was almost exclusively due to the data from patients with rapid onset of septic shock, who demonstrated very high but transient cytokine concentrations. Septic shock patients may thus have different profiles in the time course of their cytokine concentrations. The transient, high peak concentrations of cytokines were also related to transient leukopenia. Among the cytokines measured, IL-8 appeared to be the one that correlated best with lactacidemia, the presence of disseminated intravascular coagulation, severe hypoxemia, the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score, and mortality rate. CONCLUSIONS: According to the profiles of the cytokines, septic shock patients do not represent a homogeneous population. These profiles should be described in order to distinguish between patients, and the profiles may be useful to identify those patients susceptible to new therapies. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 40 (4 ULg)
Prediction of Bone Loss Rate in Healthy Postmenopausal Women
Reginster, Jean-Yves ; Deroisy, Rita ; Collette, Julien et al
in Calcified Tissue International (1997), 60(3), 261-4
Prevention of fractures is the only way to drastically reduce osteoporosis-related health expenditures. In order to optimize the cost/benefit ratio of a strategy of prevention, it is essential to identify ... [more ▼]
Prevention of fractures is the only way to drastically reduce osteoporosis-related health expenditures. In order to optimize the cost/benefit ratio of a strategy of prevention, it is essential to identify, as early as possible, women who will develop fractures later in their life. Therefore, and since postmenopausal bone loss is an asymptomatic process, screening procedures should detect, at the time of the menopause, women whose postmenopausal bone loss is higher than the mean, and will, a couple of years later, exhibit a low mineral content and a subsequent high risk for fractures. For 3 years we have followed a cohort of 92 healthy women who had undergone menopause less than 36 months previously. By a multivariate discriminant analysis based on the differences in lumbar bone density, assessed by dual photon absorptiometry, and in a few routine biochemical parameters (serum phosphorus, estrone, androstenedione, and urine calcium) observed during the first 6 months of the study, we have been able to correctly predict the rate of spinal bone loss, observed at the end of the 3 years, in 76% of the subjects. All of the women who presented a bone loss higher than 10% over the 3 years were correctly isolated by our discriminant functions after 6 months of follow-up. We conclude that a measurement of lumbar bone mineral density coupled with a few routine biochemical determinations, repeated twice at a 6-month interval in healthy postmenopausal women, can isolate 100% of postmenopausal "fast bone losers" with an overall specificity of 76%. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 24 (5 ULg)
Increase in Cytokine Production (Il-1 Beta, Il-6, Tnf-Alpha but Not Ifn-Gamma, Gm-Csf or Lif) by Stimulated Whole Blood Cells in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
; ; Lopez, Marie-Josée et al
in Maturitas (1997), 26(1), 63-71
Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a progressive disorder characterized by a decreased bone mass and increased susceptibility to fractures. Several investigations have suggested that one of the mechanisms ... [more ▼]
Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a progressive disorder characterized by a decreased bone mass and increased susceptibility to fractures. Several investigations have suggested that one of the mechanisms through which estrogen prevents bone loss was a modulation on secretion or release of various cytokines that are known to influence bone remodeling, even if some recent data have challenged this hypothesis. However, in established osteoporosis, the possibility that enhanced cytokines activity may account for the progression of this disease remains unclear and controversial. We sought here to determine whether production of IL-1 beta, IL-6, TNF-alpha, IFN-gamma, GM-CSF and LIF, after direct stimulation in whole blood, was different in healthy (n = 30) or osteoporotic postmenopausal women (n = 24) and whether lumbar bone density (1-BMD) correlated with the values of cytokine production observed in these conditions. A significant difference was observed between the osteoporotic and control subjects for IL-1 beta (p < 0.0001), IL-6 (p < 0.001) and TNF-alpha (p = 0.027) productions, the values being higher in the osteoporotic women. No significant differences between the groups were observed for IFN-gamma (p = 0.51), GM-CSF (p = 0.70) or LIF (p = 0.97). In the whole population, statistically significant negative correlations were observed between lumbar BMD and IL-1 beta (r = -0.46) (p < 0.0005), IL-6 (r = -0.50) (p < 0.0001) and TNF-alpha (r = -0.39) (p < 0.005) production while no such correlations were observed for IFN-gamma, GM-CSF or LIF. In conclusion, the study of cytokine production by immune cells cultured in autologous whole blood suggests that in women more than 10 years past the menopause and presenting a decrease in lumbar bone density corresponding to the new WHO definition of "osteoporosis', production of IL-1 beta, IL-6 and TNF-alpha is still increased compared to controls matched for age and ovarian function, while no differences are reported for IFN-gamma, GM-CSF or LIF production. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 62 (6 ULg)
Biomechanical assessment of the transversalis fascia and rectus abdominis aponeurosis in inguinal herniation - Preliminary results
PANS, Alain ; Pierard, Gérald ; Albert, Adelin et al
in Hernia : the Journal of Hernias & Abdominal Wall Surgery (1997), 1Detailed reference viewed: 43 (1 ULg)
Effect of potassium channel openers on the firing rate of hippocampal pyramidal cells and A10 dopaminergic neurons in vitro.
Scuvée-Moreau, Jacqueline ; Seutin, Vincent ; Vrijens, Bernard et al
in Archives of Physiology & Biochemistry (1997), 105(5), 421-8
The effect of four KATP channel openers (KCOs) on the firing rate of CA1 pyramidal cells and A10 dopaminergic neurons was investigated using extracellular recording techniques in rat brain slices ... [more ▼]
The effect of four KATP channel openers (KCOs) on the firing rate of CA1 pyramidal cells and A10 dopaminergic neurons was investigated using extracellular recording techniques in rat brain slices. Pinacidil, lemakalim, diazoxide and a new compound, BPDZ44, had an inhibitory effect on the electrical activity of CA1 pyramidal cells. They all had a similar potency. Only BPDZ44 and diazoxide inhibited the firing rate of A10 dopamine neurons. The sulfonylurea glipizide (1 microM) antagonized the effect of BPDZ44 and diazoxide on A10 neurons but failed to antagonize the effect of KCOs on CA1 pyramidal cells. These results show that differences exist among KCOs in their ability to decrease the electrical activity of various populations of central neurons. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 20 (7 ULg)
Onset Time of Neuromuscular Block and Intubating Conditions: Influence of Different Stimulation Patterns
Hans, Pol ; Dewé, Walthère ; Albert, Adelin
in Acta Anaesthesiologica Belgica (1997), 48(1), 15-21Detailed reference viewed: 12 (0 ULg)
Scintigraphic visualization of intrathecal liposome biodistribution.
; ; et al
in Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica (1997), 41(1 Pt 1), 25-34
BACKGROUND: Liposomes containing local anaesthetics have been administered intrathecally and in the epidural space. Poor attention has been given to the pharmacokinetics of liposomes as drug carriers ... [more ▼]
BACKGROUND: Liposomes containing local anaesthetics have been administered intrathecally and in the epidural space. Poor attention has been given to the pharmacokinetics of liposomes as drug carriers. Therefore, we observed the biodistribution of liposomes after intrathecal injection in rats by scintigraphic imaging during 24 h. METHODS: We administered 99mTc-labeled multilamellar (MLV) and small unilamellar vesicles (SUV) of defined size and volume dispersities into the cerebrospinal fluid at the lumbar level. Those vesicles were free of contamination by radiolabeled colloids as visualized by light and electron microscopy and of neurotoxic products from phosphatidylcholine hydrolysis and peroxidation, both during the preparation process and after 24 h incubation in cerebrospinal fluid at 37 degrees C in vitro. RESULTS: SUV immediately diffused from the lumbar site of injection to the head and were cleared between 1 and 24 h after injection. MLV were cleared more slowly from the spinal space and appeared in the head region 1 h after injection where they accumulated up to 24 h. These differences were explained in terms of vesicle sizes and volumes. SUV with 0.05 micron diameters were rapidly absorbed into the blood through the arachnoid granulations. In contrast, particles larger than the upper size limit of the arachnoid granulations permeability (+/- 8 microns) could accumulate in the head with a slow elimination rate. CONCLUSION: This difference in clearance from the intrathecal space outlines the importance of defining the size of the liposomes, the distribution of a tracer or a drug inside the liposomal preparation, the chemical stability and the absence of toxic degradation products of liposome formulations before clinical use. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 120 (1 ULg)
Interobserver agreement on MNA nutritional scale of hospitalized elderly patients
; ; Petermans, Jean et al
in Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging (The) (1997), 1Detailed reference viewed: 17 (0 ULg)
Analytical performance and diagnostic efficiency of quantitative ultrasonography of the phalanxes
Reginster, Jean-Yves ; ; et al
in Journal of Bone and Mineral Research (1997), 12(S1), 384Detailed reference viewed: 19 (4 ULg)
Diagnosis efficiency of a self-evaluating risk assessment for postmenopausal osteoporosis
; Zegels, Brigitte ; et al
in Journal of Bone and Mineral Research (1997), 12(S1), 495Detailed reference viewed: 17 (2 ULg)


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NEW DELHI: Securing a nursery seat in the city is a matter of good fortune. How else will you explain the ordeal of Sanjiv Bhardwaj, whose son couldn't get admission in spite of applying at 27 schools? The Saket resident took a fortnight off from work in January to apply at every school in the neighbourhood and away.
"All that seems to have come to naught," said a visibly dejected Bhardwaj. "I had applied in so many schools of south Delhi but there is no option left for the common man in this city. I guess I will have to move out to send my child to school."
Bhardwaj works as a telecom professional in a multinational company. He had turned down an offer to work in Europe to stay in the city he grew up in. "I should have gone abroad. At least my son would have gone to school," he said.
He blames the system for his son sitting out of school. "There is no uniform point system in Delhi schools. I was banking on the neighbourhood points. But alumni and sibling cases took away the pie. No wonder a child from Noida could get through a south Delhi school but my son couldn't," he said.
He hadn't really weighed his options till Thursday evening. "My mind is a blank. I don't want to keep sending my child to the playschool. And will schools have enough seats in KG next year when my son turns four?" he wondered.
Bhardwaj is not alone. The Kalras of GK-I applied in 23 schools but their son could not get through any. "We scored up to 40 points for neighbourhood as well as first child. But most schools were admitting students at 70 or more points. The whole neighbourhood concept is a farce. I have one more year to take a chance. We both are lawyers and can afford a good school for our child. So a government school is completely out of the question," said Mahua Kalra, the mother. The Kalras are now waiting for the second list.
Parents seeking admission for their first child are miffed at schools giving preference to alumni and sibling cases. Sanjay Kumar Jha of Sarita Vihar couldn't make use of the privileges. He applied in the same school where his daughter studies, but in vain.
"There was a draw of lots in which my son did not succeed. I feel so disturbed now. I may have to send him to a nearby school though it's not too good," Jha said. Not all are gloomy, though. Anjali Kapoor had been waiting for results of the 22 schools she had applied to. Only one invited her son for admission but on the payment of an extra, unaccounted Rs 20,000. "Finally, one more school has selected my son. I feel ecstatic," she said.

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The innovative moving bed biofilm reactor/solids contact reaeration process for secondary treatment of municipal wastewater
Abstract:The innovative moving bed biofilm reactor/solids contact reaeration (MBBR/SCR) process has been chosen for a new wastewater treatment plant serving a population of 200 000 at Moa Point, Wellington, New Zealand. Because the MBBR/SCR combination was new, a pilot-scale demonstration project was made part of the contract. Thorough pilot tests using a wide range of organic loads under both steady and transient-flow conditions demonstrated that the MBBR/SCR process produced the required effluent quality at loads higher than used in the original design.
At 3 days mean cell residence time (MCRT) in the SCR stage, a final effluent with a 5-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) of less than 10 mg/L was achieved at an organic load on the MBBR of 15 g BOD5/m2·d (5.0 kg BOD5/m3·d). With the same MCRT, a final effluent of less than 15 mg BOD5/L was achieved at an organic load on the MBBR of 20 g BOD5/m2·d (6.7 kg BOD5/m3·d). Dynamic loading tests demonstrated that a good-quality effluent was produced with a diurnal peak-hour load on the MBBR of more than 40 g BOD5/m2·d (13.3 kg BOD5/m3·d).
The MBBR/SCR process was more compact and significantly cheaper than a conventional trickling filter/solids contact or activated-sludge process at the Moa Point site.
Keywords: MOVING BED BIOFILM REACTOR; MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER; SECONDARY TREATMENT; SOLIDS CONTACT
Document Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2175/106143098X123435
Publication date: 1998-07-01
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Retreat to your private resort w/ this pridefully maintained 5 acre estate! Long-time owner has dutifully improved & refined this one-of-a-kind hideaway.Huge brick ranch w/ 48" overhangs sits high w/ many vantage points to observe the woods,stocked lake & nature. Main floor offers island kitchen w/cherry cabinets,solid surface counters & loads of storage. Great room & dining room have inlaid hardwood flooring,walls of windows & a floor to ceiling fireplace.Solar tubes bring sunshine into all of baths & kitchen. MBR has parquet flooring, private bath & all of the closets are cedar lined.Walk-out LL doubles living space w/ 2nd kitchen,exercise rm or 4th bdrm, utl/laundry,full bath,storage,fireplace & family room. Electric heat plus zoned C/A & back-up generator. Roof about 9 years old. 2 private wells. Plenty of garage,workshop space w/ 2.5 car att'd gar, 35' x 24' heated workshop, 24' x 22' brick detached garage, 12x12 Gazebo w/ a.c. & cable & 2 storage sheds plus a carport. Oneofakind!
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26-Year-Old Woman Arrested on Missoula Armed Robbery Charge
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A young woman is in police custody after a reported armed robbery attempt last Friday, February 12.
At the request of Missoula Police Department, the Montana Department of Justice has issued a Missing Endangered Persons Advisory for Ronald Melvin Sarin. Ronald is a 79 year old white male, 5 foot 8, 140 pounds, blue eyes, bald.
Missoula Police are on the lookout for a man who was caught on camera shortly after making purchases in Missoula with a stolen credit card from Pennsylvania.
So far, researchers have identified 50 different varieties of mosquitoes in Montana, and, with international warnings about the Zika virus, many are wondering if Montana's pests may bring the virus here...
The University of Montana edged out other Montana Colleges to become one of the nation's top ten "Colleges with Beautiful Campuses" in a study done by the Great Value Colleges website, which also compared the value of education at each institution.
A Missoulian article has sparked a firestorm over the issue of religious preferences in hiring at the University of Montana. Here is what Administrators and Faculty had to say...
Missoula Police responded to two assault cases on Tuesday night, January 19, both of which included unusual weapons.
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The food had bugs,I just wailed out.Never again.I told the waitress and left.Did not even want to talk to the manager.I just wanted to get out of there
Sometimes there's a line, and parking can be an issue, but it's all worth it for breakfast at Juarez! I get their migas or chilaquilas with verde sauce, but my mom gets fresh pan dulce. The staff are friendly but busy and they serve good coffee and have great prices.
Visited this restaurant for lunch with my wife and college-age daughter. It was fantastic. Some of the best tortillas EVER. The spicy tamales are delicious. All ingredients were fresh. Salsa was tasty.
Juarez Bakery has been in Rond Rock for years. Known for Mexican breads and pastries and a super place for a leisurely breakfast on Saturday morning. They also make the most delicious tamales you can find in the area. You can stop in and get a dozen to go. Always fresh made while you wait. Great to add to a...
This was a great place to go for Mexican food. Our waiter was efficient and made us light multiple times during our dinner. It was almost like we if some built-in entertainment! We all tried a milky rice drink (very sweet!) which was a new experience. Nice little bakery with a good variety. Prices are reasonable. Would definitely go back!
Went for breakfast before arriving at daughter's house which was excellent. But before we left I noticed a couple that had ordered coffee and a piece of sweet bread. I asked the waitress what it was and it was a danish w/cream cheese. So as i left i ordered 2 and they were wonderful. The sweetness was not overwhelming as...
Went to get pan de Dia de los Muertos. Excellent and not expensive. My go to Mexican bakery in Round Rock.
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Implementation of the Career Education Incentive Act in Tennessee: An Evaluator's Perspective.
Banta, Trudy W.; Boser, Judith A.
A team of evaluators assessed the implementation of the Career Education Incentive Act in Tennessee during the period from the fall of 1979 through January 1981. Using a series of standardized reporting forms as well as telephone and personal interviews with local project directors, evaluators collected data pertaining to 20 local projects carried out in 1979-80 and 17 local projects conducted in 1980-81. They found that a majority of the 1980-81 local career education projects accomplished most of the objectives specified in Tennessee's state plan for career education. Included among the accomplishments were the following: conduct of needs assessments to formulate local project objectives, purchase of instructional and career guidance materials, development of plans to reduce bias/stereotyping, establishment of resource centers and advisory councils, and collaboration with community organizations. Only in the areas of advisory council meetings and staff awareness sessions did achievement of criterion-referenced objectives fall short of predicted levels. Factors associated with project success and failure were isolated. Among factors contributing to project failure were absence of a project director, failure to conduct needs assessments and evaluations, and insufficient funding. Factors linked to project success included staff development activities, community participation, and early commitment of local funds. (MN)
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Araújo R, Assis J, Aguillar R, Airoldi L, Bárbara I, Bartsch I et al. (2016)
Status, trends and drivers of kelp forests in Europe: an expert assessment
Biodiversity and Conservation 25(7) 1319-1348.
A comprehensive expert consultation was conducted in order to assess the status, trends and the most important drivers of change in the abundance and geographical distribution of kelp forests in European waters. This consultation included an on-line questionnaire, results from a workshop and data provided by a selected group of experts working on kelp forest mapping and eco-evolutionary research. Differences in status and trends according to geographical areas, species identity and small-scale variations within the same habitat where shown by assembling and mapping kelp distribution and trend data. Significant data gaps for some geographical regions, like the Mediterranean and the southern Iberian Peninsula, were also identified. The data used for this study confirmed a general trend with decreasing abundance of some native kelp species at their southern distributional range limits and increasing abundance in other parts of their distribution (Saccharina latissima and Saccorhiza polyschides). The expansion of the introduced species Undaria pinnatifida was also registered. Drivers of observed changes in kelp forests distribution and abundance were assessed using experts' opinions. Multiple possible drivers were identified, including global warming, sea urchin grazing, harvesting, pollution and fishing pressure, and their impact varied between geographical areas. Overall, the results highlight major threats for these ecosystems but also opportunities for conservation. Major requirements to ensure adequate protection of coastal kelp ecosystems along European coastlines are discussed, based on the local to regional gaps detected in the study.
Keyword: Kelp forests Expert consultation Status and tempor
Bellard C, Genovesi P, Jeschke J (2016)
Global patterns in threats to vertebrates by biological invasions
Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 283(1823) 20152454.
Biological invasions as drivers of biodiversity loss have recently been challenged. Fundamentally, we must know where species that are threatened by invasive alien species (IAS) live, and the degree to which they are threatened. We report the first study linking 1372 vertebrates threatened by more than 200 IAS from the completely revised Global Invasive Species Database. New maps of the vulnerability of threatened vertebrates to IAS permit assessments of whether IAS have a major influence on biodiversity, and if so, which taxonomic groups are threatened and where they are threatened. We found that centres of IAS-threatened vertebrates are concentrated in the Americas, India, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. The areas in which IAS-threatened species are located do not fully match the current hotspots of invasions, or the current hotspots of threatened species. The relative importance of biological invasions as drivers of biodiversity loss clearly varies across regions and taxa, and changes over time, with mammals from India, Indonesia, Australia and Europe are increasingly being threatened by IAS. The chytrid fungus primarily threatens amphibians, whereas invasive mammals primarily threaten other vertebrates. The differences in IAS threats between regions and taxa can help efficiently target IAS, which is essential for achieving the Strategic Plan 2020 of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Keyword: Kelp forests Expert consultation Status and tempor
Bellard C, Leroy B, Thuiller W, Rysman J, Courchamp F (2016)
Major drivers of invasion risks throughout the world
Ecosphere 7(3).
In this paper, we investigate how climate, land use, habitat characteristics, and socioeconomic activities contribute to predict the current potential distributions of the "100 among the world's worst invasive alien species". We calculated the predictive power of each of the 41 variables for the 95 species including a large number of plants, vertebrates and invertebrates. We then calibrated the species distribution models with a set of appropriate variables for each invasive alien species to predict the potential distribution of these species and identify the major regions of origin of the invasive alien species. We found that climate variables were primarily predictors of the distribution of the global invaders studied. In addition, the habitat characteristics were also important predictors following by the socioeconomic variables such as the nearest distance to airports, seaports and human population density. We show that the potential areas at the highest risk of invasions from these species are located in Western Europe, Eastern United States, Central America, the eastern coast of Australia, and some Indonesian islands. We argue that these potential hotspots of invasions should be monitored in priority to prevent new invasions from these species. This study provides evidence of the importance of considering both habitat characteristics, socioeconomic and climate change factors for the current and future predictions of biological invasions.
Keywords: invasive species, socioeconomic, spatial risk
Bocksberger G, Schnitzler J, Chatelain C, Daget P, Janssen T, Schmidt M et al. (2016)
Climate and the distribution of grasses in West Africa
Journal of Vegetation Science.
Questions Which environmental variables influence grass diversity in West Africa? What are the effects of climate and grass functional traits on the spatial patterns (richness and abundance) of the grass clades Andropogoneae, Paniceae and Chloridoideae? Location West Africa, demarcated by the Atlantic Ocean in the west and south (20° W and 4° N), the Sahara desert in the north (25° N) and the border between Niger and Chad in the east (20° E). Methods Based on 38 912 georeferenced occurrence records, we modelled the distribution of 302 grass species (51% of West African grass diversity). We integrated species richness, abundance and functional traits (life cycle, photosynthetic type and height) to determine the contribution of the most speciose grass clades (Andropogoneae, Paniceae and Chloridoideae) to overall grass diversity in West Africa. Results Precipitation is the variable most often influencing the species distribution models of grasses in West Africa. Richness and relative abundance of the tribe Andropogoneae show a centre of diversity in Sudanian savanna regions. The height of Andropogoneae species, generally >150 cm, is driving this ecological dominance. Species richness of the tribe Paniceae is more dispersed and shows two main centres of abundance: The southern regions with higher mean annual precipitation and tree density are dominated by C3 Paniceae species. The Sahelian regions in the north are dominated by short Paniceae species with the C4 NAD-ME photosynthetic subtype, as well as Chloridoideae possessing the same functional attributes. Conclusions Our study provides insight into the environmental correlates of grass species richness in West Africa and contributes to the much-needed research on tropical rangelands. Moreover, the integration of evolutionary history significantly improves our understanding of large-scale biodiversity patterns.
Keywords: Andropogoneae, Chloridoideae, Maxent, Paniceae, Poaceae, Savanna, Species distribution modelling, West Africa, species richness
Boucher F, Lavergne S, Basile M, Choler P, Aubert S (2016)
Evolution and biogeography of the cushion life form in angiosperms
Perspectives in Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics 20 22-31.
Cushion-forming species occur in all cold and dry environments worldwide, where they play important engineering roles. Understanding the origins of cushion plants may thus provide insights into the evolutionary assembly of biomes under extreme climatic conditions. Here we investigate the evolutionary and biogeographic history of cushions in Angiosperms based on a global checklist of all cushion plants, along with phylogenetic, climatic, and biogeographic information. Our aim is to measure the frequency of this evolutionary convergence and to identify its historic, environmental, and biogeographic drivers. We show that cushions appeared at least 115 times in Angiosperms and that they mainly belong to families that occupy the coldest and driest environments on Earth. We found that cushions have intensively diversified in the Himalayas, the Andes, or New Zealand, while other regions like Patagonia have probably been hubs enabling cushion species to migrate between different alpine regions. We conclude that the cushion life form is a remarkable example of convergent key innovation, which has favored the colonization of cold and dry habitats.
Keywords: Alpine, Angiosperms, Arctic, Biogeography, Cushion plants, Evolutionary convergence
Brischoux F, Cotté C, Lillywhite H, Bailleul F, Lalire M, Gaspar P et al. (2016)
Oceanic circulation models help to predict global biogeography of pelagic yellow-bellied sea snake.
Biology letters 12(8) R861-R870.
It is well recognized that most marine vertebrates, and especially tetrapods, precisely orient and actively move in apparently homogeneous oceanic environments. Here, we investigate the presumptive role of oceanic currents in biogeographic patterns observed in a secondarily marine tetrapod, the yellow-bellied sea snake (Hydrophis [Pelamis] platurus). State-of-the-art world ocean circulation models show how H. platurus, the only pelagic species of sea snake, can potentially exploit oceanic currents to disperse and maintain population mixing between localities that spread over two-thirds of the Earth's circumference. The very close association of these snakes with surface currents seems to provide a highly efficient dispersal mechanism that allowed this species to range extensively and relatively quickly well beyond the central Indo-Pacific area, the centre of origin, abundance and diversity of sea snakes. Our results further suggest that the pan-oceanic population of this species must be extraordinarily large.
Keywords: Indo-Pacific oceans, biogeography, drifting, oceanic currents, sea snake
Deblauwe V, Droissart V, Bose R, Sonké B, Blach-Overgaard A, Svenning J et al. (2016)
Remotely sensed temperature and precipitation data improve species distribution modelling in the tropics
Global Ecology and Biogeography.
Aim Species distribution modelling typically relies completely or partially on climatic variables as predictors, overlooking the fact that these are themselves predictions with associated uncertainties. This is particularly critical when such predictors are interpolated between sparse station data, such as in the tropics. The goal of this study is to provide a new set of satellite-based climatic predictor data and to evaluate its potential to improve modelled species–climate associations and transferability to novel geographical regions. Location Rain forests areas of Central Africa, the Western Ghats of India and South America. Methods We compared models calibrated on the widely used WorldClim station-interpolated climatic data with models where either temperature or precipitation data from WorldClim were replaced by data from CRU, MODIS, TRMM and CHIRPS. Each predictor set was used to model 451 plant species distributions. To test for chance associations, we devised a null model with which to compare the accuracy metric obtained for every species. Results Fewer than half of the studied rain forest species distributions matched the climatic pattern better than did random distributions. The inclusion of MODIS temperature and CHIRPS precipitation estimates derived from remote sensing each allowed for a better than random fit for respectively 40% and 22% more species than models calibrated on WorldClim. Furthermore, their inclusion was positively related to a better transferability of models to novel regions. Main conclusions We provide a newly assembled dataset of ecologically meaningful variables derived from MODIS and CHIRPS for download, and provide a basis for choosing among the plethora of available climate datasets. We emphasize the need to consider the method used in the production of climate data when working on a region with sparse meteorological station data. In this context, remote sensing data should be the preferred choice, particularly when model transferability to novel climates or inferences on causality are invoked.
Keywords: Association test, CHIRPS, GLM, MODIS, MaxEnt, TRMM, WorldClim, ecological niche model, habitat suitability, null model
Dullinger I, Wessely J, Bossdorf O, Dawson W, Essl F, Gattringer A et al. (2016)
Climate change will increase the naturalization risk from garden plants in Europe
Global Ecology and Biogeography.
Aim Plant invasions often follow initial introduction with a considerable delay. The current non-native flora of a region may hence contain species that are not yet naturalized but may become so in the future, especially if climate change lifts limitations on species spread. In Europe, non-native garden plants represent a huge pool of potential future invaders. Here, we evaluate the naturalization risk from this species pool and how it may change under a warmer climate. Location Europe. Methods We selected all species naturalized anywhere in the world but not yet in Europe from the set of non-native European garden plants. For this subset of 783 species, we used species distribution models to assess their potential European ranges under different scenarios of climate change. Moreover, we defined geographical hotspots of naturalization risk from those species by combining projections of climatic suitability with maps of the area available for ornamental plant cultivation. Results Under current climate, 165 species would already find suitable conditions in > 5% of Europe. Although climate change substantially increases the potential range of many species, there are also some that are predicted to lose climatically suitable area under a changing climate, particularly species native to boreal and Mediterranean biomes. Overall, hotspots of naturalization risk defined by climatic suitability alone, or by a combination of climatic suitability and appropriate land cover, are projected to increase by up to 102% or 64%, respectively. Main conclusions Our results suggest that the risk of naturalization of European garden plants will increase with warming climate, and thus it is very likely that the risk of negative impacts from invasion by these plants will also grow. It is therefore crucial to increase awareness of the possibility of biological invasions among horticulturalists, particularly in the face of a warming climate.
Keywords: Alien species, horticulture, hotspot analysis, invasion debt, ornamental plants, species distribution model
Fletcher D, Gillingham P, Britton J, Blanchet S, Gozlan R, Stohlgren T et al. (2016)
Predicting global invasion risks: a management tool to prevent future introductions
Scientific Reports 6 26316.
Predicting regions at risk from introductions of non-native species and the subsequent invasions is a fundamental aspect of horizon scanning activities that enable the development of more effective preventative actions and planning of management measures. The Asian cyprinid fish topmouth gudgeon Pseudorasbora parva has proved highly invasive across Europe since its introduction in the 1960s. In addition to direct negative impacts on native fish populations, P. parva has potential for further damage through transmission of an emergent infectious disease, known to cause mortality in other species. To quantify its invasion risk, in regions where it has yet to be introduced, we trained 900 ecological niche models and constructed an Ensemble Model predicting suitability, then integrated a proxy for introduction likelihood. This revealed high potential for P. parva to invade regions well beyond its current invasive range. These included areas in all modelled continents, with several hotspots of climatic suitability and risk of introduction. We believe that these methods are easily adapted for a variety of other invasive species and that such risk maps could be used by policy-makers and managers in hotspots to formulate increased surveillance and early-warning systems that aim to prevent introductions and subsequent invasions.
Keywords: Alien species, horticulture, hotspot analysis, invasion debt, ornamental plants, species distribution model
Fried G, Caño L, Brunel S, Beteta E, Charpentier A, Herrera M et al. (2016)
Monographs on Invasive Plants in Europe: Baccharis halimifolia L.
Botany Letters 1-27.
AbstractThis account presents information on all aspects of the biology and ecology of Baccharis halimifolia L. that are relevant to understanding its invasive behaviour. The main topics are presented within the framework of the new series of Botany Letters on Monographs on invasive plants in Europe: taxonomy, distribution, history of introduction and spread, ecology (including preferred climate and habitats, responses to abiotic and biotic factors, ecological interactions), biology (including physiology, phenology and reproductive biology), impacts and management. Baccharis halimifolia L. (Asteraceae), groundsel bush, is a broad-leaved shrub native to the coastal area of southeastern North America. Introduced for ornamental and amenity purposes during the nineteenth century, it has become naturalized in several coastal habitats, as well as in disturbed areas of western Europe. The shrub is now common on the Atlantic coast of Europe from northern Spain to Belgium and it is an emerging problem on the Medit...
Keywords: Biogeography, climate, ecophysiology, environmental impacts, germination, habitats, invasion history, management strategies, natural enemies, reproductive biology, salinity, species distribution modelling


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Offering a large outdoor pool, fitness centre and a restaurant, Hotel Jandia Golf is located in the countryside near Morro del Jable, beside Jandia Golf Course.
"All the Staff were friendly, our apartment was clean and spacious and the beds were very comfortable. There was a good selection of food at every meal and the facilities were excellent. We were there at a quiet time which suited us but our last day saw the Hotel fill with people and the Staff all continued to give a high standard of service. We were the only English people at the hotel during our stay which was odd but fine. Mostly French and German families, but the Staff all spoke English. We would definitely recommend this Resort, and go back again."
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 7.3
XQ El Palacete has an outdoor pool and a sun terrace overlooking Morro Jable Beach in southern Fuerteventura. Each room includes satellite TV and a private balcony with sea views.
"We liked very much our stay at El Palacete Hotel. Superb location for a quiet relaxing beach holiday, wonderful views of beach and sea - away from any traffic - close enough to shopping centre and delightful restaurants, excellent food. The staff are without exception charming, helpful and friendly. The hotel itself is very clean and neat and has excellent dining facilities. The double bedroom was very spacious and provided ample accommodation for two people. Tea/coffee making facilities were also good. Daily room service was excellent and the cleaning staff provided regular changes of linen and towels. Beach towels were provided and this was a great bonus - just wished we have known beforehand and we could have avoided packing our own."
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 9
The SBH Jandia beach resort, on the south-western coast of tropical Fuerteventura, has all of the facilities to be a real ocean paradise.
"Great location close to the beach, shops, walking distance to village centre, delicious food with plenty options."
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 7
Overlooking Jandía lighthouse on Fuerteventura, the Faro Jandía is just 300 metres from the beach and offers swimming pools and a free spa.
"The hotel is very peaceful, you would never know you were in the middle of a busy tourist street. The pool is warm and suprisingly large, the food excellent and the beds comfortable. the rooms are spacious, with full lenght mirrors for perfect dressing! Excellent tennis courts."
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 8.9
This Robinson Club lies in southern Fuerteventura, 2 km from Morro de Jable. It features direct access to Jandia Beach, a large outdoor pool, tennis courts and a spa and fitness centre.
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 8.1
Featuring a private balcony or terrace, Casa Alberto offers apartments and studios with free WiFi in Morro Jable. It is located 650 metres from Matorral Beach.
"Excellent location, 5 minutes walk to the beach, lots of cafeterias and restaurants around. Lovely apartment, very clean, sea view. Very nice and helpful host."
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 8.4
Set just 200 m from Morro Jable's coast in Fuerteventura resort of Jandíaluz, these apartments have private balconies or terraces. Enjoy buffet meals, an outdoor pool and you can work out in the gym.
"The location and the staff were excellent. We were self catering so can't comment on the food, although we did pay 6 euros each for lunch on two occasions which was good value. There was always bed available around the pool. The complex is relatively small which we liked"
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 7.4
Aparthotel Alameda is located 500 metres from Jandía Beach, 1.5 km from Morro Jable. It offers a garden with an outdoor pool, a hot tub and free loungers.
"Lovely spacious apartment, with large balcony, comfy beds and very clean and comfortable. Great location, 5 minutes walk to the beach. Excellent choice of food in the restaurant too. Well worth going half board as quality of food is so worth it. Staff were very helpful. Really enjoyed our stay."
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 6.8
This all-inclusive Robinson Club is on the south side of Fuerteventura, overlooking Esquinzo Beach.
"Staff was very helpful , food was great,cleaners was brilliant"
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 7.9
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 6.8
אתר הנופש SBH ג'אנדיה ריזורט אפארטאמנטוס (SBH Jandía Resort Apartamentos), הממוקם ממש ליד ג'אנדיה ביץ' (Jandía Beach), הוא מיתחם מודרני המציע בריכה חיצונית, חדר כושר, מגרשי טניס ובית ספר לספורט ימי.
"The location was phenomenal. It's a great area with lovely restaurants near by and awesome luxury brand shopping and blue flag beach. The resort itself had everything you could ask for."
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 7.4
Situated 300 metres from Fuerteventura's Saladar Beach, Palm Garden Apartments offer an outdoor pool, a buffet restaurant and a 24-hour reception. Each apartment has a furnished terrace with sea...
"Room, personal, cleanliness, everything was good."
Set in Morro del Jable, Ifa Villas Altamarena offers a garden and sun terrace. Esquinzo Beach is 5 km from the property.
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 7.1
The Matorral apartments are just 200 metres from Jandia beach in the south of Fuerteventura, a popular destination for water sports. They offer an outdoor swimming pool and spectacular sea views.
"Its location was perfect, the view from the balcony was great"
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 8.3
Located right on the seafront, the hotel overlooks the long Jandía beach, considered one of the best beaches in Europe, allowing guests to enjoy the peaceful and relaxing seaside atmosphere.
"A clean bright, freindly hotel with fantastic staff, fantastic food and fantastic value for money. Ok it is in a predominantly German area which was not a problem as we met some fantastic people who were great fun. The gardens in the hotel are beautiful. The animation team were great however very under funded (this was easy to see) and struggled a bit but continued with a very friendly smile and did a great job. We had an issue with the aircon which was repaired very quickly, in my view thats how you can tell the staff are efficient, not when all is going well but when issues need addressing effectively. Well done team. Great holiday for us, thank you! Did i mention the great food? ;-)"
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 8.8
This villa apartment complex is located in Jandía in the south of Fuerteventura is the perfect place for a relaxing family holiday in the sun. It is set only 150 metres from a fine, sandy beach.
"Peace and quiet, very clean facilities, location to beach"
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 9
Located right on the coast of this charming village in Fuerteventura, these one-bedroom apartments enjoy furnished terraces where you can dine and relax while admiring sea views.
"Excellent location and lovely self catering apartment with everything you need. Very clean and spacious balcony with fab sea view. Short walk down to town and beautiful beach."
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 9
Featuring free Wi-Fi and a private terrace, Rocamar Beach is set in Morro del Jable, in the island of Fuerteventura. Located 100 metres from the beach, it offers a shared swimming pool.
"- down the stairs and you are right at the beach. - nice view at the ocean, perfect at sun set"
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 8.4
Villas Monte Solana are design apartments, with a shared outdoor swimming pool and a spa. They are just 400 metres from Jandia Beach, in southern Fuerteventura.
"Spacious, confortable apartment with great views of the sea & lighthouse plus a pool!"
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 8.6
The adults-only Casablanca Apartamentos are situated in a residential area just outside the centre of Morro Jable in Fuerteventura.
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 9
Bungalows El Jardín offers charming, Canarian-style bungalows set in lovely gardens with an outdoor swimming pool. This small complex is within 400 metres of Morro del Jable's Matorral Beach.
"A beautiful place, with great atmosphere, and excellent location."
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 8.4
Situated in the fishing village of Morro Jable on the island of Fuerteventura, this is a modern and conveniently positioned apartment and studio complex.
"We had a house down the road from the main apartment building. It overlooked the sea and the harbour with a terrace off the bedroom. Spacious, quiet and spotless."
Palm Garden offers accommodation in Morro del Jable, 4 km from Esquinzo Beach. The apartment is 8 km from Cofete Beach. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge and a stovetop.
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 8.6
These duplex apartments enjoy a fantastic hilltop position just 50 m from the sea and beach. Cool off in the outdoor pool and relax on your furnished terrace in Fuerteventura's sunshine.
"Well equipped pleasant apartments within easy walking distance to fantastic beach and local restaurants. Rest and relaxation! Manager with right blend of German Genauigkeit and Gastfreundlichkeit. Friendly staff. Well worth the price!"
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 8.2
Offering a sun terrace and views of the sea, Apartahotel Alta Vista is located in Morro del Jable in the Fuerteventura Region. Esquinzo Beach is 6 km away.
"Friendly, Spanish speaking staff, good location close to the restaurants & beach at Morro Jable; clean & comfortable."
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 7.3
Set in Morro del Jable, this apartment features an outdoor pool. The apartment is 5 km from Esquinzo Beach. An oven, a toaster and a fridge can be found in the kitchen.
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 8.2
Featuring a private terrace with views of the sea, Terrazas de Jandia Apartments is located in Morro del Jable. It offers apartments with free WiFi,just 5 minutes' drive from Matorral Beach.
"The view is simply out of this world. The huge south facing terrace has a splendid view over the entire beach and lighthouse. The apartment is spacious, tastefully furnished and has all modern appliances."
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 8.2
Set in Morro del Jable, Residencial Jandía Marina is 6 km from Esquinzo Beach. Cofete Beach is 8 km from the property.
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 9
Offering a sun terrace, Viviendas Vacacionales Marcial is set in Morro del Jable. Esquinzo Beach is 6 km away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
"Very nice place to stay in Morro Jable. No problems with parking. Good WiFi. Apartment is equipped with everything you need for independent stay. Welcome bottle of sparkling wine and vase of fruits! And do not miss the roof terrace!"
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 7.4
Apartamentos Sol Jandía Mar are located in Morro del Jable, on Fuerteventura's south coast. 150 metres from Jandía Beach, the complex has 2 swimming pools, squash courts and a supermarket.
"The cleanliness, the upkeep, the food."
Set in Morro del Jable, this apartment features a terrace with sea views. Ferienwohnung Jandia Fuerteventura features views of the pool and is 5 km from Esquinzo Beach.
Set 3.5 km from Esquinzo Beach in Morro del Jable, this air-conditioned holiday home features a terrace. Guests benefit from patio. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.
Set 3.5 km from Esquinzo Beach and 6 km from Cofete Beach, Villa Fuerteventura 100634 offers accommodation in Morro del Jable. Guests benefit from patio.
Set 4.1 km from Esquinzo Beach in Morro del Jable, this apartment features a terrace. Guests benefit from balcony. This beach front apartment offers sleeps for 2 people.
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 8.4
Iberostar Palace Fuerteventura-All Inclusive is set on Jandia Beach and offers outdoor pools with stunning sea views. The hotel features a Sensations Spa, including a gym, hot tub and sauna.
"The location is great next to a beautiful beach and a quiet area. Lots of choice for the buffet and everything is freshly cooked. Very friendly staff. Excellent facilities. Lots of places to just seat and relax"
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 9
Iberostar Las Gaviotas is situated less than 200 metres from Fuerteventura's Jandia Beach. This resort features rooms with balconies, 3 outdoor swimming pools and a spa.
"The spa was fabulous. The food was first class. The entertainment team were excellent."
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 8.6
Set beside the fine white sands and turquoise water of Jandia beach, this hotel allows you to enjoy a relaxing family holiday on the tropical island of Fuerteventura.
"The Staff Cleanliness Facilities"
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 8.2
Located near Fuerteventura's beautiful Jandía Beach, this hotel offers all-inclusive mealplans, 2 outdoor pools, a mini golf course and a free spa.
"Everything, except wifi connection. This was our eight or ninth visit so amazing as always. Just wifi needs to be upgraded and sorted."
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 8.1
Set overlooking Jandía Beach, Barceló Jandia Playa features 2 outdoor swimming pools, a heated pool and a spa with sauna, massages and a gym.
"comfy bed and very clean room. The hotel has very good facilities and the food at the restaurant is delicious, with a good variety. The hotel is 5 min walk to the beach."
ציון חוות דעת ממוצע: 8.2
Featuring an outdoor pool, hot tub and Balinese beds, the luxurious, adults-only Barceló Jandia Club Premium is situated 400 metres from Jandía Beach in Fuerteventura.
"Everything we expected, peace and quiet (no kids!!!!) lovely relaxing pool area with ample beds, close to wonderful beach, excellent choice of food options buffet and A La Carte, free flow drinks and cocktails served by friendly efficient staff.....altogether a great holiday."
הגענו להסכם עם אלפי מלונות כדי שיספקו לנו את המבצעים הטובים ביותר שלהם. אנו קוראים להם מבצעים סודיים והם זמינים לזמן מוגבל.
תוכלו ליהנות מן המבצעים הללו בחינם על ידי הרשמה לניוזלטרים שלנו. יהיה באפשרותכם אפילו לבחור ביעדים המועדפים עליכם ביותר לקבלת מבצעים מותאמים אישית.
התחילו כבר עכשיו על ידי הכנסת כתובת האימייל שלכם. אנו נשלח אליכם מיד קישור לגלאי המבצעים שלנו!
אל דאגה - כתובת האימייל שלכם בטוחה איתנו. אנו לעולם לא נחלוק את המידע הפרטי שלכם ותוכלו לבטל את הרישום בכל עת.


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Everything about Aaron Hernandez makes me sick. To throw your glamorous life away to be a part of the thug life he was given a free pass to escape from, is more than insane.
Now, he somehow has the audacity to ask the New England Patriots, who gave him the world and trusted him, for more money after what he did? I don't care what he believes was in his contract; there comes a point when you can no longer ask for favors.
According to Hernandez's lawyer, he's asking to be paid a $3.25 million signing bonus and another $82,000 he believes is still owed to him from his time in the NFL. Apparently, those murders are finally catching up to him in the form of courtroom costs.
I'm just happy the Patriots put their foot down and told Hernandez to let it go.
"The Patriots believe under the terms of that contract that they owe not another penny to Mr. Hernandez," Andrew Phelan, the team's attorney, said during a hearing at the Suffolk Superior Court.
The sooner Hernandez's sentence is handed out and this story goes away, the better. I'd like to erase him from my memory as soon as possible.
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In 1952, Lovie Yancey created something unique. A culture. A phenomenon, if you will. She created the biggest, juiciest hamburgers anyone had ever seen. So obviously, there was only one name for them – Fatburger.
Half a century later, while other places are just discovering taste, we're still making hamburgers the way she did. Fresh lean beef, not frozen patties. Cooked-to-order, just the way you want it, every time. The only thing Lovie loved as much as hamburgers was music. So you'll hear some of the best music ever blasting from Fatburger restaurants: Rock'n... View More


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In every film, there is the story that you knew you were telling, the story the audience perceives. But there is always some other story, a secret story. It might be the result of your hidden motivations for making the film, or, instead, the result of themes that only became clear to you after you made the movie. It might be something very personal, or it might be a story you didn't even know you were telling. What is your film's secret story? What does a girl-servant of wizards who's ashamed of her magical powers have to do with a […]by Soheil Rezayazdi on Feb 1, 2016
Lou Pepe has worked with long-time collaborator Keith Fulton ever since the two directed a feature length documentary about the making of 12 Monkeys in 1996. Their latest film, The Bad Kids, is a documentary in the American direct cinema tradition of Frederick Wiseman. In this interview with Filmmaker, DP and co-director Pepe discusses the difficulties of shooting direct cinema with a single camera, working in natural light, and scheduling around teenagers. The film premiered in the U.S. Documentary section of the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. Filmmaker: How and why did you wind up being the cinematographer of your film? What were the […]by Soheil Rezayazdi on Jan 28, 2016
Each week I write an original newsletter that I usually don't repost to the blog. Here's this week's, about a favorite documentary I just found on YouTube. To receive future newsletters, you can sign up for free here. If I ever teach a course in the film business, there's a documentary I'm going to make required viewing. My guess is that you probably haven't seen it because it was made for AMC a few years ago as part of a short-lived strand of docs about film. It's called Malkovich's Mail, and it was directed by the independent filmmakers Keith Fulton […]by Scott Macaulay on Aug 21, 2011


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Musical icon and multiple Grammy Award winner Dolly Parton and Grammy Award nominated R&B singer and producer Brian McKnight star in this Lifetime Original Movie that follows a young Appalachian mountain girl as she pursues her dream of becoming a country star against the wishes of her mother. Her journey to the stage at Dollywood with a singing competition hosted by Dolly Parton reunites her with her musician father (McKnight) and uncovers the musical legacy of African-Americans in the world of country music.-çeviri bekleniyor-


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Shares of Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (NYSE:EW) have been on a recent steady downtrend, causing some worry for shareholders.
In order to gauge which way a stock is trending, you must compare a stock's share price to its moving average. Uptrending stocks trade above their moving averages, while downtrending stocks trade below.
When a stock is experiencing a downtrend, it makes consecutive lower lows as well as lower highs, making its price decline. Each successive relative low is below the preceding day's low, and each successive relative high is below the preceding day's high. A downtrend continues until the series of lower highs and lower lows is changed. This indicates a buy signal, and is an indication that a downtrend will end soon.
Moving Average
It is important to consider the moving averages of a downtrending security. We see here that Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (NYSE:EW) is -6.23% away from the 20-Day Simple Moving Average. Their 50-Day Simple Moving Average is a difference of -20.48% from current levels. Further back, their 200-Day Simple Moving Average is -18.78% difference from today's price. Currently, the stock is -31.09% from its 50-Day High and 0.58% from the 50-day low.
RSI and Recommendations
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.'s RSI is 28.26. Based on the stock's volatility for the week, which is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given stock and represents average daily high/low percentage range of 2.81% and month of 2.82%. Wall Street analysts have a consensus 2.00 recommendation on the stock.
Historical Growth
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (NYSE:EW)'s performance this year to date is 6.23%. The stock has performed -5.94% over the last seven days, -12.75% over the last thirty, and -27.25% over the last three months. Over the last six months, Edwards Lifesciences Corp.'s stock has been -15.97% and 2.94% for the year.
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Ivory and Neon Pink Maxi Dress
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WOW, in love with this awesome dress! The colors are amazing - especially the neon pink! Fit is great, must have maxi!
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