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Effects of betel nut on cardiovascular risk factors in a rat model
Hypertension and peripheral vascular disease
Areca nut (commonly known as betel nut) chewing has been shown to be associated with metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The mechanism by which betel nut ingestion could lead to development of CVD is not precisely known; however, dyslipidemia, hyperhomocysteinemia, hypertriglyceridemia and inflammation could be some of the potential risk factors. This study was undertaken to investigate the effects of two dosages of betel nut on homocysteinemia, inflammation and some of the components of metabolic syndrome, such as hypertriglyceridemia, low HDL-cholesterol, obesity and fasting hyperglycemia in a rat model.
Thirty-six adult female Sprague Dawley rats, aged 10–12 weeks were divided into three equal groups. Group-1 served as the control group (n = 12) and received water, whereas groups 2 and 3 were given water suspension of betel nut orally in two dosages, 30 mg and 60 mg, respectively for a period of 5 weeks. At the end of the fifth week, the animals were weighed and sacrificed, blood was collected and liver, kidney, spleen and stomach were removed for histological examination.
Plasma/serum was analyzed for glucose, total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, homocysteine, folate, vitamin B12 and N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase (NAG) – a marker of inflammation.
When the mean concentration values of 3 groups were compared using one way ANOVA followed by Tukey's HSD-test, there was a significant increase in the concentration of total cholesterol (p = 0.04) in the group receiving 30 mg/day betel nut compared to the control group. However, administration of a higher dose of betel nut (60 mg/day) had no significant effect on the serum concentrations of glucose, total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, and NAG. Histological examination of spleen revealed a dose-dependent extramedullary hematopoiesis. No other remarkable change in the tissues (liver, kidney and stomach) was observed.
Mean serum/plasma levels of folate, vitamin B12 and homocysteine were not found to be significantly different in all the groups. Betel nut ingestion had no effect on the mean body weights of rats.
Low dosage of betel nut is found to be associated with hypercholesterolemia. However, betel nut ingestion is not associated with hyperhomocysteinemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperglycemia, inflammation and increase in body weight in a rat model.
Areca nut (commonly known as betel nut) is the fourth most commonly used addictive substance after caffeine, nicotine and alcohol
In this animal study, 36 adult female Sprague Dawley rats, aged 10–12 weeks with weights ranging from 162–194 gm were experimented upon for a period of 35 days (5 weeks). They were housed in the animal facility at the Aga Khan University. The rats were allowed to have free access to food and clean water under conditions of 12- hour dark and light cycle and a temperature ranging from 20-23°C. Food used was the standard diet for rodents in pellet form. Rats were observed for signs of abnormalities throughout the study. They were kept untreated for 2 days for complete acclimation to the laboratory conditions. The animals were divided into 3 groups, each group comprising of 12 animals. The group 1 served as the control group (n = 12) and received water, whereas groups 2 and 3 were given water suspension of betel nut (orally) every day in the morning in dosages 30 mg and 60 mg, respectively for a period of 5 weeks.
Drug treatment
For the rats in the two treatment groups, we selected 30 mg per day and 60 mg per day dosages of betel nut. These dosages were based on the fact that the classical doses of betel nut in humans have been reported to be from 2–8 gm for various clinical conditions
Preparation of betel nut suspension
Dried raw areca nut seeds were obtained from the whole-sale market in Karachi to ensure that the material in this study represents the main ingredient of various forms in which it is usually consumed by the general population. Dried nuts were ground into a powder form using an electric grinder. Water suspensions of 30 mg/mL and 60 mg/mL were prepared and placed on a Red Rocker [Hoefer Scientific Instruments, San Francisco] for 30 minutes for gentle mixing. Using a 3-mL syringe and an oral gavage needle, 1 mL of betel nut suspension was delivered in the lower end of the buccal cavity of the rat.
Treatment period
One of the objectives of the study was to investigate the effect of betel nut on weight gain in adolescent rats. Since the maximum weight gain in adolescent female Sprague Dawley rats is up to a period of 4–5 weeks
Scarification and collection of blood and tissues
At the end of 5 weeks of treatment, the animals were weighed and anesthetized after being subjected to fasting for 12 hours. Blood (3–4 mL) was collected from the heart of each rat by cardiac puncture and transferred in equal volumes to an EDTA tube and another tube without any anti-coagulant. The rats were sacrificed by cervical dislocation while they were under the influence of anesthesia
Measurements of biochemical parameters
Kits for fasting serum glucose, total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol and triglycerides were obtained from Roche Diagnostics, USA. Serum sample (200 μL) was analyzed on Cobas C III analyzer (Roche Diagnostics, USA). The minimum limits of measurement for serum glucose, total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides were 2.0 mg/dL, 9.7 mg/dL, 3.0 mg/dL, 3.9 mg/dL and 8.9 mg/dL, respectively.
Serum folate and vitamin B12 were analyzed by radioassays
Morphological studies
Liver, kidney, spleen and stomach immersed in 10% buffered formalin for 24 hours were processed in a routine fashion and embedded in paraffin. Serial sections (3-5μm) were cut and stained with Hematoxylin and Eosin (H & E). Slides were then examined under light microscope by a histopathologist for any morphological changes. Extramedullary erythropoiesis in splenic sections of rats from all three groups was done in a semi quantitative method. Foci of extramedullary erythropoiesis were measured in millimeter using microstage and ocular scale on Olympus BX51 microscope. The sums of all foci showing extramedullary erythropoiesis were then compared in three groups.
Statistical analysis
Descriptive results pertaining to the experimental groups are reported as mean ± SD for body weight, lipid profile, serum glucose, serum ALT, serum NAG , serum folate, serum vitamin B12 and plasma homocysteine. Levels of lipids, glucose, ALT, NAG, folate, vitamin B12 and homocysteine in the three groups of rats were analyzed using one way ANOVA because the assumptions of normality and equality of variance were met. Significant association by groups was then followed by Tukey's HSD test for multiple pair-wise comparisons. The differences in mean body weights of rats over a period of 5 weeks by experimental groups were compared using repeated measures ANOVA. A p-value < 0.05 was considered significant. Post-hoc power of the study was determined using PASS 2008 software (NCSS, LLC 329 North 1000 East, Kaysville, Utah 84037, USA).
Mean body weights of Sprague Dawley rats in each of the three groups (control, 30 mg betel nut per day and 60 mg betel nut per day) at the start of the experiment were nearly the same (Table
Extramedullary hematopoiesis was, however, observed in spleen in a dose dependent manner. The degree of hematopoiesis (erythropoiesis with megakaryocytes) was more pronounced in the group receiving 60 mg of betel nut per day (Figure
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Photomicrograph of rat spleen treated with betel nut at two different doses
Photomicrograph of rat spleen treated with betel nut at two different doses. (1A) Section of spleen from a rat treated with 60 mg/day dose of betel nut for 5 weeks. Numerous foci of extramedullary erythropoiesis with megakaryocytes (marked by arrow). H & E, Mag: 20X. (1B) Photomicrograph IA at a higher magnification (Mag: 40X). (1C) Section of spleen from a rat treated with 30 mg/day dose of betel nut for 5 weeks. Few foci of extrameduallary hematopoiesis; megakaryote marked by arrow. H & E, Mag: 20X. (1D) Section of a spleen from an age-matched control rat treated with water. No extramedullary hematopoiesis is seen. H & E, Mag: 20X.
Nearly 600 million people all around the world indulge in betel nut chewing
Our results in a rat model are novel in the sense that we observed significantly high levels of serum cholesterol at a dose of 30 mg betel nut powder per day compared to a higher dose of the betel nut. This suggests that very high consumption of betel nut might not be associated with dyslipidemia due to the inhibitory effect of high doses of betel nut on cholesterol absorption
A recently published study has shown a significant association between betel nut chewing and systemic inflammation suggesting that it might be playing a role in the development of systemic diseases at a later stage
Betel nut chewing has also been found to be associated with increased risk of developing diabetes mellitus
Mean concentrations of serum folate, vitamin B12 and plasma homocysteine remained similar across the 3 groups (Table
The effect of betel nut on various body organs merits some discussion. Betel nut chewing results in exposure to its various alkaloid derivatives such as N-nitroso-compounds and polyphenols which could adversely affect various organs of the body such as stomach, liver, lung and pancreas
The results of the study need to be evaluated within the context of certain limitations. Quantification of main alkaloids in the betel nut suspension for the intervention group was not carried out. This has been a limiting factor in discussing our results in the light of the main alkaloids present in the local betel nut. Moreover, the sample size in this study was relatively small. The post-hoc power of the study was calculated and found to be in the range 5% (NAG) to 99.2% (triglycerides). However, power turned out to be sufficient (85%) for the significant variable (total cholesterol concentration) in this study. We are also mindful of the fact that betel nut is normally chewed by humans. However, in this study, in order to ensure complete ingestion of the nut in two different dosages, we administered a water suspension of betel nut in the buccal cavities of rats. This indeed was a limitation; yet, our focus in this study was on determining the systemic effects of betel nut via gut absorption. Furthermore, the fact that levels of serum cholesterol in rats receiving a high dose of betel nut (60 mg/day) were lower than expected could be attributed to the inhibition of two enzymes involved in cholesterol absorption, such as pancreatic cholesterol esterase and intestinal acyl-CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase, as reported earlier in a rat model
The results of the investigation revealed that hypercholesterolemia was caused by a relatively small dose (30 mg/day) of betel nut in a rat model. This metabolic change was not accompanied by any significant alteration in inflammation, serum levels of HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, ALT, fasting glucose, homocysteinemia and body weight. However, the findings suggest that even small doses of betel nut could have detrimental effects. Further studies on a relatively narrowed down range of dosages of betel nut would be required to find out the precise dose at which the deleterious effects of this nut begin to manifest. It is imperative that betel nut chewing must be investigated in populations which are at a greater risk of developing CVD.
Competing interests
The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
Authors' contribution
MPI, NM conceived and designed the study, interpreted the data and drafted the manuscript. NM and GH performed the experiments and analyzed the data. SP performed the histological studies, interpreted the data and helped in drafting the manuscript. IA performed the post-hoc power analysis of the study and helped in the interpretation of the data. All the authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript.
The study was supported by a grant by the Pakistan Science Foundation. We thank Ms. Aliya Sikandar, Head of the Center of English Language, and Ms Mehnaz Hanzala, Editor, Center of English Language, Aga Khan University for editing the manuscript.
Metabolic effects of the consumption of Areca catechu
Betel nut: a common drug used by naturalized citizens from India, Far East Asia, and the South Pacific Islands
Betel nut (Areca catechu) and its effects on health
A population-based study of the association between betel-quid chewing and the metabolic syndrome in men
Increased waist size and weight in relation to consumption of Areca catechu (betel-nut); a risk factor for increased glycaemia in Asians in east London
A prospective community-population-registry based cohort study of the association between betel-quid chewing and cardiovascular disease in men in Taiwan (KCIS no. 19)
Betel-quid use is associated with heart disease in women
Betel nut chewing is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality in Taiwanese men
Folate and cobalamin deficiencies and hyperhomocysteinemia in Bangladesh
Betel nut chewing is strongly associated with general and central obesity in Chinese male middle-aged adults
Effect of betel/areca nut (Areca catechu) extracts on intestinal epithelial cell lining
Collateral damage: cardiovascular consequences of chronic sympathetic activation with human aging
Studies on the pathological effects of feeding betel-nut meal in albino rats
Vitamin B12
Relationship between vitamin B12, folate and homocysteine levels in H.Pylori infection in patients with functional dyspepsia: a cross-section study
Serum and urine N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase in diabetics on diagnosis and subsequent treatment, and stable insulin dependent diabetics
N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase in acute myocardial infarction
Global epidemiology of areca nut usage
Epidemic of cardiovascular disease in South Asians
Supplementation of Areca catechu L. extract alters triglyceride absorption and cholesterol metabolism in rats
Absorption of intestinal free cholesterol is lowered by supplementation of Areca catechu L. extract in rats
Areca nut chewing and systemic inflammation: evidence of common pathway for systemic diseases
N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase–a marker for a number of inflammatory conditions
Betel nut chewing and incidence of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus in Taiwan
Hamsters chewing betal quid or areca nut show a decrease in body weight and survival rates with concomitant epithelial hyperplasia of cheek pouch
Normal structure, function and histology of spleen
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Kristopher Klein, better known by his ringname Baron von Lector, (born December 10, 1977) is a German/American independent professional wrestler currently working in the southeastern United States. He began his training in 2001 by southern legends Steve Armstrong, Road Dogg Jesse James, and current WWE referee Scott Armstrong.
Southern Pro Wrestling (2001)
Lecter began his wrestling career wrestling (as Chris Callous) for the Armstrong family's Southern Pro Wrestling in 2001. He engaged in a short feud with Mr. Fantasy which ended in a "Loser Leaves Town" match in September of the same year.
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West Florida Wrestling (2002)
Baron von Lecter wrestled one match for "The Silver Foxx" Bobby Wilson and West Florida Wrestling (as Chris Lecter). He defeated HurriKane Dudley in a Crucifixion Match, running his record to 2-0 in this type of match.
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In 2002, Lecter joined Culture Shock Wrestling (which was known as Hardcore Pro Wrestling at the time) and won the Extreme Championship in his first match, defeating Rick Ruckus. During his stay, he also went on to defeat Scotty Rayz and win the Junior Heavyweight Championship. In 2005, he teamed up with J.T. Angel to defeat The Beast Brigade and win the Tag-Team Championship. By winning this third unique title, he became one of only a handful of CSW Triple Crown winners. Citing injury and personal reasons, he left the company in 2005.
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A couple of murderous outsiders hook up on a killing spree. Before the final credits roll, they've done away with a woman at a cash till, various blokes they bed, and anyone who happens to get in their way.
When asked what he was rebelling against in The Wild One (1954), Brando answered, "What've you got?" Almost 50 years on, the theme of teenagers kicking against the system remains as potent as ever. But unless there's a motive for the mayhem, it simply becomes mindless - and this is pretty much the problem with Baise-Moi.
"Rape Me", "Screw Me" and "Fuck Me" have all been suggested as English translations of the title, but none of them carries the nihilistic anger of the original. This is primarily a film about fury. Yet its sheer amorality and reckless exploitation corrupts its message by misdirecting the focus. It arrives here having been pulled from French cinema screens within just three days of its release after protests were made about its graphic depiction of sex and violence. In their wisdom, the censors here have removed an explicit seven-second shot from the rape sequence. But, that part aside, they have allowed the film to be released in its grungy, sordid, digital-videoed entirety, presumably with the thinking that potential psychos are allergic to subtitles.
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This week the House voted on the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Since its original passage in 1994, Congress has worked in a bipartisan basis to not only reauthorize VAWA -- which helps investigate and prosecute violent crimes against women -- but to improve its ability to protect victims and ensure that law enforcement has the tools it needs to prosecute abusers. It is alarming that Republicans failed to include the Senate's improvements, like protections for Native American and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender victims.
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Domestic violence is a problem afflicting women and communities of all kinds. Instead of improving the provisions that address those problems, Republicans have chosen to advance a bill that not only omits protections for vulnerable groups but also rolls back protections already in current law.
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Published: Tuesday 7th June 2016
Professor Turrell's seminar will focus on the planning and writing aspects of preparing an ECF application. Attendees will be taken through anonymised profiles of past applicants to identify competitive (successful) applicants. Further discussion on some dos and don'ts of presenting a compelling case will follow – which aim to increase the chances of being awarded a Fellowship.
Professor Turrell's presentation on Friday June 17, forms part of a series of seminars the Institute for Health & Ageing (IHA) has been offering on Research Methods for health researchers.
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Your Employees
As a business grows, so must its employees. I won't dwell on this too much, as it's likely that you're already reinvesting in your business, as it's relatively self-explanatory. However, if you do not invest in your employees, then your business will suffer in the long term. This applies to a number of different aspects of your employees, such as (but not exclusive to):
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If your employees feel valued and like they're getting credit for business growth, then they're much more likely to stay with the business. In the long run, this will also save you money, as you won't have to train any new starters and will retain crucial business knowledge and camaraderie.
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If you're a successful business, then you should look to expand. The best way that you can do this is to either acquire or buy shares in companies that will complement your own. For instance, if you run a web design agency, then acquiring an SEO or a PPC agency would also be beneficial. If you end up with enough cash to buy the current owner out entirely, you'll have another arm to your business that you can naturally incorporate. This way, you're adding another stream of revenue, too.
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Is Mythbusters "jumping the shark" by having Obama on an episode?
Maybe they'll be testing the myth that he's an American citizen, or not a Socialist, or a good president.
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Oct 18, 2010 at 8:28 UTC
Funny they already did this and it didn't work, I wonder why they are doing it again?
Oct 18, 2010 at 8:33 UTC
Funny they already did this and it didn't work, I wonder why they are doing it again?
Because it's Obama posing the myth so having the request come from The One will change the outcome.
Actually I didn't even read the article; the title turned me away enough.
Oct 18, 2010 at 8:35 UTC
They jumped the shark with all the "movie" myths. Obama is just another nail in their coffin like all of us here in the USA.
Oct 18, 2010 at 8:50 UTC
God forbid a president promote education or healthcare. There'e waaaay more profit in people being sick and stupid.
Oct 18, 2010 at 8:58 UTC
God forbid a president promote education or healthcare. There'e waaaay more profit in people being sick and stupid.
And that's why Blue Cross Blue Shield and the like have the highest paid CEO's of any company out there except Trading and M$
Oct 18, 2010 at 8:59 UTC
Yeah, stupid like believing all of the "He's not an American citizen" stuff...
Oct 18, 2010 at 9:34 UTC
Amen, Curtis and Herndon.
Just a touch more on subject, it would be great to see the Mythbusters look at if Obama's a socialist or an American citizen. The trouble is that those have already been done. Stupidity still reigns and people still believe them. They might as well be saying the world is flat or the solar system revolves around Earth.
At least his citizenship is just as moot a point as the 2 gerrymandered elections leading up to Obama's election.
Oct 18, 2010 at 9:43 UTC
Yes, and as long as you have "A major News Network" allowing those rumors to continue unchecked people will believe it.
Oct 18, 2010 at 9:58 UTC
Obama being on the show shouldn't be earth shattering news. Every President pushes their image and their agendas in the public space, although most sitting Presidents don't appear on quite so many non-news TV shows. Good to see a renewed focus on anything scientific, though. We landed on the moon in the 60s, and now we can't do it again without years of preparations and billions in spending. Seems like our focus on scientific progress has been derailed just a bit, and anyone who tries to bring that back into mainstream focus should be commended.
Regarding the myth, I watched the original Archimedes episode last night and it didn't feel that thoroughly tested but I don't know what their new test methods might consist of. Better focusing, more mirrors? The theory is sound, but without a true lens I don't know how they'll get the intensity that they need to actually light something on fire.
Oct 18, 2010 at 10:57 UTC
Thought they'd already done that one.
The thing I like about Mythbusters, it helps promote critical thinking.
What I don't like, is sometimes it seems they're scrapping the barrel for material.
Oct 18, 2010 at 11:08 UTC
Good to see a renewed focus on anything scientific, though. We landed on the moon in the 60s, and now we can't do it again without years of preparations and billions in spending. Seems like our focus on scientific progress has been derailed just a bit, and anyone who tries to bring that back into mainstream focus should be commended.
Doesn't help though when the project to get to the moon and beyond is scrapped. (Refraining from referencing the directive to NASA to re-focus reaching out to Muslims...)
Oct 18, 2010 at 11:53 UTC
Well, I still think Mythbusters is a great show. They have had some bad episodes, but overall they are entertaining. My kids all love the show, and you can really see them thinking, when they are watching. They will often question the MythBusters' approach to a problem, or offer up how they would do it differently, so I really hope they keep making this show.
As for the death ray myth, I agree with Paul, in that they could have done a little more testing. Maybe this is back as a myth, because of the hotel in Vagas, that is supposedly burning people.
Vegas hotel death ray story.
Oct 18, 2010 at 12:31 UTC
I wonder if the Fonz is Obama, or are the Mythbusters? :)
I agree that there have been a number of things occur, like the "Vegas Hotel Death Ray" which make it surprising that the Mythbusters attempt failed. A few years ago I remember some art museum that had a similar effect on nearby buildings.
The biggest arguement against the Archimides death ray is that to set something on fire using the sun and a magnifying glass is nowhere near spontaneous. To be able to maintain a large array of mirrors' focus on a specific spot on a ship would be next to impossible.
Oct 20, 2010 at 8:55 UTC
No, defiantly do not think that MythBusters has jumped the shark as of yet. The announcement that President Obama will do a cameo is somewhat odd.....Especially since they have done that myth already, but like others have said it is 'due to a redo'...
Oct 20, 2010 at 9:14 UTC
And honestly, I thought the Archimedes death ray was lame. I think my favorite is where they tested the myth that a ground level explosion could potentially cushion a paratrooper's fall enough to allow him to survive a failed parachute. Really, any of them with explosions and fire are a lotta fun. Who doesn't like a good rocket sled?!
Oct 21, 2010 at 9:01 UTC
I don't know what myth they're testing. But I for one would love to see them bust it, if for no other reason than they get to tell the President that he's dead wrong. :)
Dec 10, 2010 at 5:26 UTC
I don't fault the show at all for the cameo by Obama. If the Pres wants to be on a TV show, then what's the big deal? It's still great entertainment most of the time.
The DeathRay revisited with 500 kids standing there holding mirrors aimed at the sail didn't prove to me that it couldn't be done, either.
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What is with Abilene Christian and record-setting games?
Last night, the women's basketball team defeated Texas 147-143 in four overtimes. The 290 points total was a women's college record.
As a player, the ACU coach Shawna Lavender scored 42 points for Southern Methodist University in a four-overtime win against Texas Christian.
In October, the football team defeated West Texas A&M 93-68 in regulation as they rolled up 810 yards of total offense.
Reid Cherner has been with USA TODAY since 1982 and written Game On! since March 2008.
He has covered everything from high schools to horse racing to the college and the pros. The only thing he likes more than his own voice is the sound of readers telling him when he's right and wrong.
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Leo Lionni, a renowned designer, illustrator, and creator of children's books, was the recipient of the 1984 American Institute of Graphic Arts Gold Medal and was honored posthumously in 2007 with the Society of Illustrators Lifetime Achievement Award. His picture books include four Caldecott Honor Books: Inch by Inch, Frederick, Swimmy, and Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse. Hailed as "a master of the simple fable" by the Chicago Tribune, he died in 1999 at the age of 89.
Inch By Inch (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)by Leo Lionni
Something to celebrate this spring: the 50th anniversary of this Caldecott Honor Book and the 100th anniversary of its creator, Leo Lionni. Long unavailable in hardcover from its original publisher, Inch by Inch tells the tale of a tiny green inchworm who can measure anything, from a robin's tail to a toucan's beak. But when a nightingale/i>
Something to celebrate this spring: the 50th anniversary of this Caldecott Honor Book and the 100th anniversary of its creator, Leo Lionni. Long unavailable in hardcover from its original publisher, Inch by Inch tells the tale of a tiny green inchworm who can measure anything, from a robin's tail to a toucan's beak. But when a nightingale demands that the inchworm measure its song, the clever worm calls on its skill to creatively save his life. Knopf is proud to add this classic to the many beloved picture books by Leo Lionni.
"A handsome and appropriate book to give pleasure to little children and their elders."—The Horn Book Fanfare
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The lesson here is that you can outsmart bullies and escape from danger if you use your brain, don't panic, but act cleverly. Large colorful illustrations and the clever ending add to the appeal of the book. In the hard cover edition the inchworm inches out of sight behind the dust jacket.
This book is a classic that is wonderful to use with PreK-1st grade students. With this book, you can integrate literature into math, science and art lessons. I use this book for introducing non-standard units of measure with kindergarteners. I have also seen this used for science (animals, spring, etc) and art. Also a great addition to a Leo Leonni author study.
Lionni is not as blatantly in-your-face didactic as Aesop, but you could draw a few morals from this tale. One of them is, Humor spices up a children's story.
Inch by Inch is a Caldecott Honor Book, it is the story of a smart inchworm that gets out of harms way by doing what he does best-measure. When he first encounters a robin that is ready to goble him up, he uses his wit to measure the bird. The bird is so impressed with his skill that he takes him to his friends to do measurements. This is a story that will teach children about nature, counting and possibly measurement of music. Read this story to your kindergartener and see if the inch worm gets gobbled up or escapes.
In this simple book with lovely colors, we are introduced to a winning inchworm who is proud of his ability to measure things. This Caldecott Honor Book is written and illustrated by Leo Lionni. Leo grew up in Amsterdam¿s museum teaching himself to draw. He launched his career as an author and illustrator of books for children in 1959. One day the inchworm runs into a robin, and the robin is about to eat him. The worm replies, ¿ Don¿t eat me. I am an inchworm. I am useful. I measure things¿. So, the inchworm measures the robin¿s tail. Then he measures a flamingo¿s neck, a toucan¿s beak, the legs of a heron, and more. One morning the inchworm meets a nightingale. The nightingale says, ¿Measure my song.¿ The inchworm ponders as to how he can measure the song. As the nightingale begins to sing, the inchworm begins to measure inch by inch until he is out of sight. Lionni, Leo. Inch by Inch. HarperCollins, 1960. Reading level: Ages 3-8


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Player of the Night -- Earl Brown, St. Francis (PA)
Sometimes, it takes a monster performance to stop a losing streak. St. Francis (PA) beat Central Connecticut State, 67-60, to pick up its first win of the season (1-11). Brown scored 16 points and grabbed 25 rebounds, the second most in NEC history. It's the most rebounds in a game since Morgan State's Kevin Thompson had 25 in December 2009. That leaves just three winless teams: Grambling State, Maryland-Eastern Shore and Mississippi Valley State.
Freshman of the Night -- Isaac Fotu, Hawaii
Fotu scored a season-high 29 points and added 9 rebounds, as Hawaii beat Cal State Fullerton, 90-88. Fotu's 29 fell one short of Chris Gaines' school freshman record set in 1987. Fotu scored the Warriors' first 10 points, and had 20 at the half. Garrett Jefferson's scored the game-winner at the buzzer, his only bucket of the game.
Stat Sheet Stuffer -- Neil Watson, Southern Miss
Southern Miss beat Dillard, 135-41. In a 94-point win, there's bound to be some eye-popping numbers. For example, Southern Miss outscored Dillard 63-0 off of turnovers. Among many career highs, Watson's 17 assists are particularly notable. It set a school record and stands as the second-most in Conference USA history. The last player with more assists in under 30 minutes of action was Mateen Cleaves in 2000.
Scorer of the Night -- Augustine Rubit, South Alabama
As the only Division I player averaging 20 and 10, Rubit's no stranger to big games. But Thursday may have been his finest. He finished with a career-high 32 points to go with 13 rebounds as the Jaguars beat Louisiana-Monroe, 77-72.
Bench Player of the Night -- Sabatino Chen, Colorado
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Grant, you are absolutely correct about presenting proposals. The hardest thing for me to get through to my staff is that without presenting figures, you have zero opportunity to sell a vehicle. Thanks for your guidance and words of wisdom.
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Great example of applying this Grant! Love how at the end you put out there your price for one of your books. And I'm taking and applying this to my companies. It's an excellent point I never realized, I can improve my sales just by giving them a price and formal proposal even if I was horrible at the rest of the sales cycle or selling.
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Im a salesman, and I have found this to be the case with my sales. I like to take my desired end result, overshoot the activities necessary to get there, then present as many proposals as I can. It's a lot if work – but effective tracking keeps me on pace.
Great post! I am a manager of tire sales, at Firestone Complete Auto Care. Our philosophy is to do exactly what your post states. By presenting a proposal, with price, it allows you to go over every recommended service and build more trust. Our sales keep going up and so does our customer count. I will pass this post on to my upper management. Thanks!
Once again, Grant, great post!
I do agree with you that if you don't send a proposal you will miss out on 100% of possible sales.
However, I am curious has to where you got your numbers that 70% of sales people never present a proposal to their customers or clients….
I Agree with you.
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I would love to learn from the beginning…that is exactly I am looking for ;)
I have to have proposal to propose, ha, right? right.
I have to have a customer to sit across, ha , right? right. I Agree with you.
I have to open my mouth to say right words in the right time, right? right. I agree.
I have a Question for you Grant, and who ever on the game wish to contribute _, you know, that one million $$Q!? as to not know how to answer to that question or answer with "crunched teeth" did not get me far, neither my attitude wanting sell or even help anyone terrible things to think but more would worth not admit it! right?
I believe you can help, you say it so!
….sorry, make me laugh right now, how much time and words I am limited with?
Lets assume I am free!
The my problem is this, one of them actually _
as soon I say hello….or even just smile or even nod! you know _ you know, I do that every time and now I do that from across the road, man! _ "Where do you come from?" sometimes…"..and where Do You come from?" …….this its it.
The Truth is: I am not pleased that I do not know how to answer ..I literally feel being burn at the stake again ;)
Did not help.
Grant, can you help?
Thanks man, appreciate being here and for the opportunity to learn as I know I will.
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In areas of your home such as the living room it can be almost impossible to avoid open shelving. Not only can bookcases double as showcase-worthy storage for all your favorite treasures, but you can also style your reading material to look design-savvy. Before beginning transforming your bookshelf into a fun photo-op, youll have to get rid of any items that you dont want on display. Try to narrow the focus of your shelf to roughly 6 or 7 items.
Books. Well, it is a BOOK case after all. Keep your favorites on display or purchase something for the sake of the cover design.
Tall accent pieces. Each shelf should have layered heights. If your shelves are tall make sure to include tall items or it will look like something is missing. If you dont think you have anything tall enough, improvise by stacking books and placing an object atop.
Picture frames. Keeping a few simply designed frames to tell your story is incredibly important. This is your home!
Greenery. Adding a few faux or real items can bring some life to your shelves.
Objects of interest. Break up the monotony of straight and repetitive lines that books can create with unique items such as geometric spheres, vases, or geode crystals.
Boxes. Pretty and functional! Depending on what you choose this is an opportunity to bring in additional textures, designs, and the perfect way to hide any smaller treasures.
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Unnecessary objects. Unless you are a librarian, you probably dont need every book you own on display. By spacing out the books and breaking up the spaces with an item such as a vase or art makes it more visually appealing.
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Ignoring white space. Incorporating interesting items can be fun, but make sure to remember to leave white space. Just like when you look at a photo your eye will want space to rest between visual elements.
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One Christmas evening, a group of friends set off to enjoy a dinner of celebration at a small country inn nestled in a quiet river town. As they rounded a bend in the road, they saw the small, old-fashioned village decorated for the holidays. The lights, like fairies, glowed and sparkled amid the freshly fallen snow. All evening, the conversation was full of Christmas memories and the visions the tiny town had evoked. Amidst the jovial banter and magical memories, the idea for a lighted Christmas village was born. That spark of an idea became a reality when, in 1976, Department 56 introduced a series of six hand-painted, ceramic buildings. The rest is history.
Department 56 began in 1976 ,and since then they have become a leading designer, importer and distributor of collectibles and giftware. Dept 56 is known for its handcrafted, lighted Villages - the cornerstone of the company's extensive product line. Made of porcelain and hand-crafted to perfection, each D56 Village features churches, homes and shops reminiscent of historical and picturesque towns and cities, as well as hundreds of finely detailed accessories to complete the Village scenes.
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1976- The foundation of Department 56 takes shape with the introduction of six charming, lighted, ceramic buildings. These six premiere items were the beginning of The Original Snow Village®.
1979- D56 introduces 12 new Snow Village designs, and the first Village accessories appear.
1984- Release of The Dickens' Village Series, designed to capture the spirit of Christmas in Victorian England.
1986- The New England Village Series and The Alpine Village Series are introduced. This same year Snowbabies bisque figurines were born.
1987- Dept 56 continues to expand its product line with the addition of the hustle and bustle of Christmas In The City Series.
1990- The legend of Santa Claus becomes a part of D56 tradition with the addition of The North Pole Series.
1998- Snow Village Halloween becomes a part of the Village lines, with the introduction of a Haunted Mansion. Elfland, an extension of The North Pole Series, was also introduced as a place where elves lived and played after Christmas.
2004- The next generation in lighting has arrived! Eight lighted buildings are introduced that feature the new battery operated "long life cordless lighting" which eliminates the need for electrical cords in the lighted buildings. Now you can put up displays in places you never thought you could -- on a mantel, in a wreath or in the center of a table.
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The Federation War of Independence, also known as the Return of Napoleon, was a war between the Federation, Britain and Portugal. It began on January 1, 1819 at the invasion of St. Helena and ended with the destruction of the coalition fleet on August 14, 1821. The main reason for the war beginning was Napoleon trying to conquer a new country to lead, Portugal trying to reclaim its colony from Napoleon's Federation, and Britain wanting to end Napoleon's new country before his wars in Europe were repeated in South America. Most nations, like Spain, Russia, etc. were tired from war and wanted to do little with it. Other nations, like France and the United States, knew the problems that would arise nationally and internationally if they chose sides in this war, decided it would be best to stay neutral.
Due to Napoleon's conquests in Europe, he was imprisoned on the island of St. Helena after the Battle of Waterloo by the coalition to ensure that he'd never cause a massive war. Many people around the world, especially in France, were against this and wanted him to be freed. Thousands of French soldiers deserted and went on their own paths, with many ending up joining under French Admiral Nathan Dorian, who had the financial backing of several families in Europe, including the Bonaparte family. With a fleet of over 10,000 sailors, they knew there was a chance.
Invasion of St. Helena
The invasion of St. Helena happened early in the night on New Year's Day. They chose this day because they knew most of the British garrison and fleet stationed there would be drunk and would make an ideal time to strike. Under the cover of night, Dorian's soldiers boarded each British ship and killed or captured all of the sailors, and then captured the ship. They then used their fleet and newly acquired naval ships to bombard St. Helena until early morning, when the invasion force landed on the beaches.
They went through the island, looking for Napoleon, and supplies, ranging from booze, to weapons, to food, etc. Eventually they found Napoleon and brought him back to Dorian's ship. In the end, they acquired 24 ships, including two Ships of the Line and seven frigates. They brought with them all captured British soldiers, placed evenly on every ship so the chances of them staging a mutiny unlikely. They also brought any locals who wanted to go with them, many of who were other imprisoned Frenchmen.
Setting up government
Two weeks later, Dorian's fleet ports in Brazil. There, they take over the city with their 16,500 strong army, many of who were British soldiers who joined the French. They easily take it from the Portuguese, who had a garrison of 3,500 soldiers. The local militias stay neutral in this, as they believe the French are there to help them secure their independence from Portugal. The French also capture John VI of Portugal, and put him in house arrest, with Napoleon attempting to form a treaty with him.
Napoleon starts setting up a new Napoleonic Code for his future government he'll establish once all of Brazil is captured. He gains the trust of the local Militias by saying he's there to liberate them from tyranny, and plans to have influenced enough of them to join him that by the time his true intentions are revealed, there won't be enough of rebels to oppose him.
He then sent an army of 8,500 soldiers and 6,250 militiamen, led by general Jean-Pierre Leroy, marched West, towards Sao Paulo. They arrived in three and a half weeks, and found a Portuguese garrison 1,500 strong. They held out for a few days, with a warning having came days before Leroy's army arrived. The only major defense the garrison had was a makeshift wall, which was destroyed by cannon fire. Leroy's army flooded into the city, which led to the deaths of over 1,200 men lead by Leroy. The Portuguese soldiers had surrendered and the city was the second city to be conquered by Napoleon's army.
World Reaction
Two weeks after the invasion of St. Helena, Europe learned of Napoleon's escape. Although many monarchs were furious, little wanted to start a hunt for him. Only Britain was willing to, with the support of Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands. However, three weeks later, word of the capture of Rio de Janeiro and the Portuguese king, the Portuguese government join Britain to kill Napoleon. They send out a Naval Fleet, with seven Ships of the Line, fourteen frigates, and more.
The reaction in France was mixed. Some were angry, as they believed Napoleon nearly destroyed their country. Others were overjoyed too see him return, with some even going to Rio de Janeiro to join his army, and others sending financial and material support. The French government decided not to help destroy his army, as they knew it would end in large revolts. Even in England, there were revolts due to most British being tired war, especially a war against Napoleon.
The reaction in North America was also mixed. People in British Canada were negative as they were against Napoleon just like mainland Britain. People in the United States however, was much more positive. Many liked Napoleon, mostly due to the hatred towards Britain and her allies after the War of 1812. Although the American government knew it would be too risky to help Napoleon, they sent some secret support, including supplies, guns, money, and even some people willing to fight for Napoleon.
North Brazil campaign
With Napoleon realizing that with it nearly March, soon Summer will set in, and the already hot weather will be unbearable and most of his army will be put to a halt. He decided to send most of his navy up north to the city of Salvador. Their marines would disembark and land in the center of the city, and kill or capture the whole Portuguese garrison there. Due to bad weather however, it took three weeks for the fleet to reach Salvador.
On March 28, the French fleet reached Salvador, they boarded the Portuguese ships at bay and started bombarding certain parts of the city. The Marines then landed on the port of Salvador, with most of garrison not being ready, expecting an attack by land, not sea. Within hours, Salvador is taken. The casualties for the Portuguese is very heavy, with over two thousand having been killed or wounded, more then 80% of the entire force. The casualties for Dorian's marines barely reached the hundreds, with only 20 of those being deaths. The marines then focus on putting the fires that were caused by the battle out before they spread even more.
The second part of the campaign was planned to be the taking of cities Maceio, Recife, and Natal. But word of the coming British and Portuguese fleet ended most operations, with the naval fleet going back to Salvador to prepare it for the upcoming battle, which was expected to take place in the harbor of Salvador.
British and Portuguese Fleet land in S. America
The British and Portuguese fleet both split up when they neared Salvador. The first half, which included of four Ships of the Line, nine Frigates, eight Corvettes, and five Briggs, went to Salvador to bombard the city and destroy the navy there. The other half, which included of five Ships of the Line, six Frigates, three Corvettes, eight Briggs, and had most of the marines with them, went down too Rio de Janeiro, to reclaim the city, capture Napoleon, and save John VI of Portugal.
The Second Battle of Salvador began on April 14, 1819, with the British and Portuguese fleet, under the command of Portuguese Admiral Rodrigo de Santiago, approaching in line of battle formation. The Federation fleet, under the command of Admiral Thomas Cochrane, responded by sending a barrage at Santiago's fleet. The number of ships on both sides were almost even, with Cochrane having two Ships of the Line, seven Frigates, 23 Corvettes, and 38 Brigs, and land artillery. The fight goes on for hours, with no side getting the upper hand, until Cochrane starts using his only two Ships of the Line to board Santiago's ship. They succeed, with Santiago having been wounded and captured, and another Ship of the Line to be used against Santiago's fleet, which is now seemingly in peril with their admiral gone.
However, Captain Francisco Torres, the captain of the other Portuguese Ship of the Line, took charge of the fleet, and got them back into fighting fiercely. Eventually the losses for the joint fleet, now under the command of Captain Torres, decided to retreat and go meet up with the other half of the fleet. Later Admiral Santiago is interrogated by Cochrane, who learns that he only forced half of the joint fleet away from Salvador, and now the British/Portuguese fleet is heading too Rio de Janeiro.
In Rio de Janeiro, six day later, the only ships there is one Ship of the Line, the FNS Dorian, three Frigates, eight Corvettes, and 32 Brigs, and is lead by Admiral Dorian. Due to the amount of ships needed in the battle of Salvador, most were sent there and little were kept to protect Rio de Janeiro. Most of them were still in port when the British fleet was sighted, and some were destroyed before they even moved.The British took many by surprise, destroying three Corvettes and nine Brigs before they could even react. Admiral Dorian directed his ships into one area, in an attempt to put Admiral Jones' fleet in a place were both the naval ships and land artillery could hit them. The land artillery was then directed to fire at the British fleet, but with little affect against them. One lucky shot, however, hit the capital ship deck, which sent splinters flying at the British Admiral Thomas Jones, who had to have his left arm amputated due to infection. The battle raged over the course of the night, with little progress being made until the remains of Torres' fleet having arrived to the battle, starts to decimate the Federation Fleet. Eventually, Dorian, who realized the battle was already lost, decided to seemingly sacrifice his ship by sending it straight into the middle of battle to give the rest of the fleet time to retreat and rearm.
The FNS Dorian was destroyed only minutes after the order to sail into the middle of the battle was given. 359 sailors, Dorian included, were killed. The rest were captured as they jumped from the burning ship. Most of the Federation's fleet then retreated, but some stayed to unload many of its men and cannons to be used to defend Rio de Janeiro, and other ships tried defending them as they did this. In total, the Federation lost the FNS Dorian, two Frigates, four Corvettes, and 17 Brigs. The British lost.


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Tips for Non-Muslims invited on Iftar
- The most crucial rule is to not only be on time but also at least 10- 15 minutes earlier as a Muslim performing fast might not wait for you at the dining table and since they are the hosts they can't even really open their fast without you either so to avoid putting Muslims into unpleasant situation, it is best to be on time as late arrivals might not be entertained.
- We all open fast with everyone sitting together, be it on the carpet or a table but we do not sit alone or differently. This is because firstly sitting all together is a tradition and also sitting together gives us the feeling of being bonded as one happy family. Muslims have a certain way for opening fasts; it usually begins with the intake of dates, Arabic coffee (qawa) and water. Now as to why we consume dates to break our fast is because firstly it is sunnah and secondly dates are a form of instant energy and it suddenly takes that unbearable hunger one feels after stay empty stomach all day.
- As soon as the Muslims break their fast, they at once go and perform their prayers before having their iftar meal and during this time a non-Muslim is expected to sit back, relax and feel comfortable.
- At times when a woman is going through her monthly menses then she might not join the family for prayers so on seeing this, a non-Muslim should never question women who are praying as I am sure you really don't want to create any awkwardness.
- As soon as the prayers are finished, the food is served. Most of the families tend to start their dinner with light food like different types of soups and sambosas. Then once they are finished with having appetizers, they serve variety or traditional dishes such as jereesh or garcon or western dishes like fish and chips. Then the meal will end by the host serving you verity of fresh fruits with traditional Saudi tea, but let me remind you one little thing, don't you dare think that this is the end of iftar.
- They are then served with rich creamy desserts and tea. Tea for them is a must in Ramadan, I think at least 4-5 cups of tea is consumed by them after the breaking of fast. By this time now I believe the iftar feast is planning to get over soon.
Well, not to forget to mention that if a non-muslim person is invited for iftar at home, it is seemed nice he gets a gift for the host along or even a dessert which could be enjoyed together after the breaking of fast. These are little things which a non-Muslim needs to keep in mind while getting ready to go for iftar dinner at a friend's house. Oh and happy over eating.
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