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Fox has now released the schedule for the ninth season of American Idol. They have however made some changes to the show. Returning will be the old format of 24 semifinalists, while the Wild Card round is being eliminated.
The ninth season is set to premiere over the course of two consecutive nights with a two-hour broadcast on Tuesday, January 12 and a 75-minute broadcast on Wednesday, January 13, both beginning at 8pm ET.
Not returning for the 9th season is judge Paula Abdul, who abruptly quit because she was reportedly not happy with the amount of money offered to her. Replacing Paula in the season's auditions will be a series of guest judges which includes: Victoria Beckham (Denver and Boston), Mary J. Blige (Atlanta), Joe Jonas and Neil Patrick Harris (Dallas), Kristin Chenoweth (Orlando), Shania Twain (Chicago), and Katy Perry and Avril Lavigne (Los Angeles).
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Ukraine: Customs Service Charges Anti-AIDS Group Hr 3.3 Million for Syringes
January 30, 2013
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The Ukraine Ministry of Taxes and Fees has demanded that the International HIV/AIDS Alliance pay Hr 3.3 million in retroactive "anti-dumping" customs fees for syringes the alliance imported from a Spanish company in 2010. The Ministry of Taxes and Fees asserts that the alliance must pay customs fees established in 2009 for commercial purchases not specified as humanitarian relief.
The alliance counters that the customs fees were intended for "products meant for sale," whereas the alliance imported the syringes for free distribution to drug addicts to cut the risk of HIV infection due to syringe sharing. In addition, the alliance purchased the syringes while the fee was suspended due to a court challenge from commercial syringe importers. The 2010 cost for the imported syringes was $0.05 to $0.08 cents each, with no customs fee. In December 2012, local pharmaceutical companies won the anti-dumping suit, prompting the Ministry of Taxes and Fees to press for the alliance to pay back customs fees.
Alliance representative Andriy Klepikov stated that the Global Fund, which supports the alliance's HIV prevention efforts, might suspend alliance programs as a result of the taxation. Klepikov added that the quality of syringes manufactured in Ukraine was unsatisfactory. Each year, the alliance provides 120 syringes each to approximately 160,000 injection drug users, according to Iryna Malykh, alliance purchasing manager. Alliance representatives fear that cancellation of the syringe distribution program will result in increased incidence of HIV and TB in Ukraine. The alliance plans to challenge the retroactive customs fee in court.
01.28.2013; Olga Rudenko
This article was provided by CDC National Prevention Information Network. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update.
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A/N: I wrote this as an experiment, really - I was wondering what made the twins the way they are now. I like to think everyone is born good, so I began wondering, what on earth happened to them that would make them the way they are? It would have to be something drastic...so I came up with this. Please take time to review - it's only a one-shot. Thanks everyone!! :)
Jane's POV
The boy sitting across from me met my gaze evenly as I sat down in the plush chair in his quarters. His eyes reflected the emotion I felt on this day; it was the anniversary of the day that we'd been transformed into what we are now. My twin, my other half, was the only person able to fully understand how I have become so bitter, as he was there, right by my side, and not by choice. Perhaps the only other soul that knew me as well as myself would be the man who had created this fate for us, the man who had essentially salvaged whatever was left of our existence.
Aro had found us a long time ago. He'd watched from afar, and had hoped that we would have the chance to mature a bit more before he would act to bring us into his world. It was hard to resent him for planning to take us, as he was essentially the one that saved us. It was true, he'd become as much of a father figure as one could be in this existence, and I longed for his attention and constant approval, just as a daughter would. Perhaps it was a flaw from having been changed so young; it really didn't matter. What did matter, was that Aro had requested that Alec and I meet with him this afternoon - he'd said he had gifts for us to celebrate the anniversary of the day we'd fully met our true potential.
"Alec, what do you think Aro will have for us today?" I asked, eager with anticipation.
"I'm not sure, Jane, but if it's something from Aro, it will most likely be wonderful," my brother replied, smiling lightly at me.
I missed the lighthearted smiles from Alec; they were far less frequent than when we were human. As Alec's attention shifted back to his work, my thoughts wandered. I began to remember a simpler time, a time of innocense. The anniversary usually acted as a reminder of what we had gone through, and this year was no different. Wanting to remember the happy, carefree boy that my brother used to be, I leaned back into the chair, and closed my eyes, fighting to recall the memories of a previous life, knowing that with happiness, there would be terror.
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"You can't catch me, you can't catch me!" I giggled, skipping down the cobbled stone alley, Alec's footsteps echoing closely behind me.
"I can, and I will, Janie," he called out, chasing after me. He hated that I was faster than him, and I usually took pity and slowed enough so that he could catch me. This time was no different. He wasn't only my twin, he was my best friend, and I hated to see anything upset him.
"Told you so!" he gasped, as he poked his finger into my shoulder blade, laughing.
I giggled back, and reached over to grasp his hand in mine, as we slowed to a walk. We continued down the alley, hand in hand, our arms swinging. We were on our way home from one of the local merchants, where we'd spent every last cent of our savings. Alec and I loved games, and we'd been scrounging every penny we could for ages, just in hopes of buying a simple set of cards, and today we'd finally had enough. Not only did we love games, but we loved tricks as well - tricks that fooled the mind, that deceived the senses.
It was these tricks that we had to be careful of. The time that we were living in had become strange, and people were wary of anything out of the ordinary, almost paranoid. The talk of witchcraft had woven it's way into hushed conversations, causing everyday townspeople to become fearful of their own shadows. Our tricks were no sort of witchcraft, they were just simple tricks, but in such a time of doubt and accusations, it was imperative to be careful, as we always were. Just two days ago, we'd watched from a distance as a family was dragged from their home, the villagers chanting the entire way. We'd run home, scared of what was going to happen to them - we'd heard enough to know it would be horrible, and they'd never be seen again.
"Janie, wait," Alec's voice interrupted my thoughts. He had stopped, and tugged on my hand to do the same. I turned my attention to see what had made him pause.
Alec raised his free hand, and pointed to a tiny shadow in the corner of the alley. It was hard to tell what it was, but when a sad whimper broke the silence, it became clear that it was a tiny little puppy, which appeared to be starving and helpless.
"Oh!" I started, my eyes wide, troubled at the realization. Alec and I loved puppies, and our mother kept promising that as soon as she saved up enough, she'd try to get one for us, but ever since our father had passed away, we knew it was an impossibility. She struggled daily to provide enough food for the three of us, so we certainly didn't expect her to buy us a puppy.
"Alec, maybe we should take it. That way, momma wouldn't have to buy one for us. It can't belong to anyone - look how bad off it is," I said, my voice trembling. I hated to see anything suffer, especially something so innocent. Surely, we could save it.
"Yeah, I know. Maybe if we take it home, we can feed it some scraps and it'll get better," Alec murmured, lost in thought as he gazed at the poor creature before us.
Carefully, in an attempt not to frighten it, Alec dropped my other hand and moved forward slowly. He was only a couple of feet away from the puppy when a voice cracked through the silence, causing us both to jump.
"Hey! Get away from him! That's my dog, you can't have him," the voice called out. It was coming from a doorway on the back of one of the adjacent buildings. Apparently, someone had noticed us. A moment later, as the door opened fully, we discovered who.
Jonathan Smith, a boy who attended classes with us, stepped into the alley. He wasn't known for his friendly demeanor - quite the opposite. Alec and I tended to steer clear of him, as he was always so intimidating. As he stomped forward, the tiny puppy fought to curl itself further into the corner, seeking cover that was not there, for reasons which I did not want to imagine. If Jonathan treated animals anything like he treated his classmates, than the puppy was trying to hide for a reason. My hand reached out, searching for Alec's again. When I found the contact I was seeking, I clutched my tiny fingers around his as tightly as I could. Alec squeezed back, as if in silent reassurance; I knew he wouldn't let anything happen to me.
"What are you two doing? I told you to get away from him. Don't make me force you to," Jonathan spat out, staring at us angrily.
I wanted nothing more than to save that puppy. If left with this boy, surely it would die, and soon. How could anyone treat something so horribly? How could anyone not have a sense of humanity? It was incomprehensible. As if in complete agreement, Alec's voice responded.
"What do you want for it?" he asked so quietly it was barely audible.
"What? What did you dare say to me?" Jonathan replied scathingly.
Alec glanced at me, and seemed to find the nerve to reply again. "I said, what do you want for it?" We were both scared to death, but for some reason, neither of us were willing to let this puppy remain here, it's fate residing in this horrible excuse for a human being.
Jonathan paused, studying both of us. It wasn't often that offers were made for things in this time period, aside from the typical bartering for necessities. "How much do you have?" he asked, obviously thinking we had money to work with.
Alec paused, thinking. We had no money - we'd just spent every cent we did have on our deck of cards. The cards wouldn't be worth anything to Jonathan, so what would? We had little to nothing else on us. All that Alec carried with him was his lucky rabbit's foot, which would be viewed as nothing more than a superstitious child's toy. All that I carried was a cheap shell comb, which would obviously have no use for a boy, since it's value was pointless - it had a ton of chips in it, and wouldn't be worth anything. I had to think fast.
As Alec opened his mouth to speak, I jumped in first. We had only one option, and although a dangerous one, it was all that we had.
"How about a trick?" I asked, willing my voice not to crack in fright. Alec's gaze spun around to meet mine. He was shocked that I'd take such a chance.
"What kind of trick? What do you mean?" Jonathan asked warily.
"We could show you a trick, with cards - we could even teach it to you, so you could show your friends," I added as an afterthought. There was never much to do around here, which is partly why Alec and I had taken such a liking to the card games and tricks, so something that might make Jonathan feel superior to his friends might just work. It suited his arrogant personality.
"What, like...magic?" Jonathan whispered the last word, his eyes darting all around him to be sure no one aside from us had heard him.
The sound of Alec's sharp intake of breath reminded me to handle this very carefully. I almost changed my mind completely, and thought about telling him I'd just been kidding, when I heard the puppy whimper again, and Jonathan muttering harshly for it to shut up. I had to go through with this.
"No, of course not like that," I answered, rolling my eyes indifferently. "It's just a simple card trick, but you're friends will think you're really smart," I added, fully aware that Jonathan was not one to be known for his intelligence, and the suggestion would appeal to him. Alec and I were lucky; school was easy for us, and we were some of the best in the class.
Jonathan shoved his hands in his pockets, thinking over the situation. When the dog cried out again, it seemed to help him make up his mind. "Ok. I don't know why you want that stupid dog anyway, he's just going to die. Go over there, in the shadows," he said, glancing around once more to ensure we were alone before following behind us.
I showed him a simple card trick, one that wouldn't be too difficult to explain to him. The basis was that you would show the person a particular card, and then lay it face down, next to a few other cards. The person is told to pick the card they believe is the one they'd been shown. It would have been switched though, so they'd be wrong, and when all the cards were turned, none of them would be the right one either. Instead, the card would appear in the middle of the pile which had been set aside, seemingly untouched. It was one of our simplest.
"Pretty good, right? Want us to show you how it's done now?" I asked, gathering the cards all back together, eager to get it over with so we could tend to the puppy.
When Jonathan didn't respond, I looked up. He was staring back down at the top of the old barrel on which we had performed the trick, his brow furrowed together.
"So, do you want to see how it works?" I repeated, as I glanced over at Alec, who was tugging lightly at the hem of the back of my shirt.
After another few moments of silence, Jonathan snapped out of his speechless state. Very slowly, and barely audible, one word escaped his lips. "Witchcraft," he uttered.
Alec was tugging more urgently on my shirt hem, as if willing me to understand the entire situation that was unfolding before us. He didn't need to worry, as soon as that one word was spoken into the silence, my worst fears were becoming clearer and clearer, as I shook my head adamantly in response.
"No - no, it's not - it's just a simple card trick, I can show you how it's done, and you'll know it's not bad!" I pleaded, my tone laced with desperation, as I recognized the emotion upon Jonathan's face - certainty. He was sure we were witches, and there would be no convincing him otherwise.
Slowly, but steadily, Jonathan raised his eyes from the top of the barrel to mine. For the slightest second, his gaze flickered over to Alec's, then settled back on mine. "Witchcraft," he repeated. He began backing away, keeping his eyes fixed on us the entire time. When he got close enough to his building, he turned, and barreled through the door, his voice rising to a level that was frightening. "WITCHCRAFT!!" he screamed, the worn door slamming shut behind him.
It took less than a second for us to begin moving. Alec was scooping up the cards, his hands shaking uncontrollably, making his task that much more difficult. He shoved the cards into various pockets, as the tears began rolling down my face.
"Janie - come on, move! We've got to get out of here!" Alec yelled, frantically collecting the rest of the cards. Evidence left behind would only make things worse, although I was fairly certain it was too late anyway. Once the rumor started, it was hard to stop.
My hands tried to brush away the tears from my face so that I could see. I was trembling, but I knew we had to move - now. With the last of the cards crammed away wherever Alec could fit them, he grabbed my hand and started to run. I stumbled for a few steps before roughly yanking my hand away.
"Jane, what are you doing? We have to go!" Alec pleaded.
Without answering, I turned, and ran into the dark corner. The little puppy didn't cower or flinch as I approached, and I carefully picked it up and tucked it into my arms, then ran back to my brother. Alec reached out and placed his hand on the small of my back, urging me forward. We ran as fast as we could, until finally we saw the familiar little shack we called home, with the smoke sifting from the chimney in welcome.
When we reached the door, we ran inside, and Alec quickly shut the door behind us, latching it securely. My mother was at the stove, stirring something in a pot, looking tired and weary as usual. We were the only things that kept her going; her mood would always brighten around us, as it did now - she turned, assuming we were just racing again, and smiled in greeting. Her expression fell the second she fully took in our appearance; we were both drenched in sweat, shaking, and tears were still rolling down my face, as I clutched the puppy desperately in my arms. Alec was already running toward the room we shared, not stopping to explain anything.
My mother rushed to my side, and knelt in front of my small frame. "What is it, baby? What is it? What can I do to make it better?" she asked, tears springing up in her own eyes. She was never able to stand seeing me or Alec upset. Her gaze dropped briefly to the tiny creature in my arms.
"Momma, I need you to take care of it, ok? I need you to help it survive - I love it, please help? I love you, momma, I know you can do it," I pleaded, passing the puppy to her, knowing my time was limited. If Alec and I had any chance, we had to get moving soon - very soon. We didn't have the means to help the puppy, let alone ourselves, but we had no other choice. It only made sense to leave the dog with my mother, as I knew she'd be more successful in mending it. My mother, on the other hand, mistook my plea. She didn't understand I was trying to say goodbye. It was how I meant it to be though; if she knew, she'd never let us go. She'd protect us with everything she had, and I couldn't let that happen.
Suddenly, Alec came darting out from the back of the house, a bag tossed over his shoulder. He stopped in front of our mother.
"Mother, I love you. Janie and I are going back out to play, ok? Don't worry, we'll be back soon," he said reassuringly, as he leaned in and placed a kiss on momma's cheek.
My mother hugged him in response, ruffling his hair a bit. "You two go play, and Alec, please cheer you dear sister up - I'll have this little treasure yapping around in no time, be sure of that," she smiled, gazing down happily at the puppy which was now in her arms.
Before I could say another thing, Alec took my hand in his and pulled sharply, unlatching the door, and dragging me out with him. When we were safely out of hearing distance, he turned to me, his gaze intense.
"Jane, I want you to run through the back field, and don't stop until you get to that old, abandoned barn. I'll be right behind you, but I need to get some things first," Alec ordered. I knew by his tone not to bother arguing with him.
It wasn't very far; once I reached the barn, I circled around back, and climbed the ladder that led up to the attic. Still shaking, I curled up into a corner on a pile of hay and waited for Alec.
Minutes later, I heard footsteps retracing my path up the ladder, and even though I was expecting Alec, I couldn't help but freeze in fear. It wasn't until I saw the familiar locks of his brown hair as he reached the top that I started to breathe again. He hurried over to me, and started sifting through the bag he'd brought. After a moment, he handed me an apple and a small tin of water.
"It was all I could get without being noticed," he explained apologetically, as we were both starving.
"Alec, what are we going to do?" I asked, more fearful of our situation than our food supply.
"I don't know...the only thing we can do for now is hide here, until we can think of something else. At least from here we can see the house, so we'll know when mother leaves to go to town, and maybe we can sneak back up for more supplies," he said uncertainly. "We'll also be able to see if we need to start running further - if they start searching the fields for us."
"She'll be so worried," I whispered. I felt horrible making our mother worry about us, but I knew there was no other way - she'd be persecuted if found with us. It was better if we just disappeared, and she could claim innocense, honestly not knowing where we were. At least this way she had a chance, where as if we stayed at the house, she was guilty by association.
We faded into silence, chewing our apples nervously, and watching the house in the distance for any sign of trouble. With these types of situations, it usually didn't take long for the panic to spread from house to house, the rumors turning to facts, the townspeople ready to hunt the wicked.
Just as predicted, after only an hour, the first group could be seen approaching the house from town. There were about ten people in all. As they reached the door on the side, I gripped Alec's hand tightly in mine. A moment later, our mother opened the door.
There was a lot of confusion, as people were yelling accusations at our mother. She was becoming angry, appalled at the things they were saying about us. They must have become threatening, because she stepped outside, and waved them into the house, giving them access to search it.
Alec and I waited in continued silence for them to reappear. Eventually, the crowd dispersed back out into the street. They were talking among themselves, and said something to our mother, but we couldn't tell what it was - we were too far away to hear. As they walked away from our house, Alec and I sighed in relief. At least for now, nothing terrible had happened. After they were gone, our mother appeared outside the house, and began calling for us. Her distressed voice caused my heart to constrict in pain, but we couldn't go to her - not if we wanted to save her from this.
In an effort to calm ourselves, we exchanged our favorite memories over the next few hours. Memories of when our father was still alive, before the sudden illness had killed him, memories of holidays, and memories of when our mother was the happiest resurfaced, as we laid on our backs, hand in hand, in the hay. Alec was much like a security blanket for me, and I always felt safe when he was near. It had been that way for as long as I could remember. When our father had passed, it was Alec who had gotten me through the grief; without him, I very well could have lost myself in bitterness.
The sound of voices in the distance broke us from our reverie. As we peered over the edge of the attic floor, we saw the townspeople were returning, and this time there were at least twice as many. It was late afternoon now, and they had brought torches, to fight off the impending darkness that would fall soon. They pounded on the door to our house, and once again, our helpless mother answered. Someone from the crowd grabbed her, and roughly threw her away from the door, sending her crashing into the ground. Without hesitation, they stormed the house.
Our mother was lying in the grass, crying hysterically. It was killing me; she had no idea what was happening, where we were, why the entire town was doing this... As we continued to watch, the tears started falling from my eyes, and one glance over at Alec merely reflected the pain I felt. He was struggling to remain still, wanting nothing more than to comfort our mother.
Moments later, the people reappeared, and began moving through the yard, and into the field. Alec tightened his grip on my hand and pulled, signaling to me that we had to move - fast. Within moments, we were both down the ladder, and stumbling through the field, tripping on stones, and trying to remain upright as we ran for our lives. Alec led us to the far right of the barn, towards a series large boulders. Once behind the largest one, we collapsed to the ground, our breaths ragged, sweat mingling with the tears. Alec was motioning for me to keep quiet, as he watched carefully to make sure we weren't noticed.
The villagers swept the fields, calling back and forth to one another, but with no luck. Some of them made their way to the barn, and after searching it but finding nothing, they lit it aflame with their torches, probably in an effort to eliminate it as an option for shelter for us. As it burned, the people gathered together in the field, apparently discussing something. After a few minutes, they began to make their way back to the house, and back to our mother, who still lay sobbing on the ground.
One of the larger men reached down, and pulled our mother up in his menacing grip; I recognized him to be Eli Smith, Jonathan's father. He dragged her out into the field a bit, then raised his torch in the air, as his voice bellowed in the silence. "You demon children come out now, we know you're hiding somewhere with your magic! Come out now, and we will let her go. If you don't, you'll watch her burn, and her death will be on your hands!"
My eyes wide with terror, I turned to Alec, shaking uncontrollable. "They wouldn't, would they? Alec, I can't let her die! Not momma, this isn't her fault!" I whispered as lowly as I could, the panic taking over.
"Shhh...Jane, don't - they won't, they don't have any reason to kill her. Just stay quiet - they're just bluffing. Shhh..." he tried to soothe me, but his expression gave away the utter sense of helplessness and fear he felt. His hands were shaking, and he looked like he was going to be sick.
A couple minutes passed before Jonathan's father called out again. "I'm not going to give you another chance - come out now, or your mother will burn!"
I looked back at Alec, shaking my head. I wouldn't let this happen - not if I could stop it. We had been trying to keep her safe, and it was all going horribly wrong. Alec caught my gaze, and knew what I was thinking. Before he could say a word, our mother's scream echoed in the air, causing both of our heads to spin back to see what was happening.
Eli Smith had lowered the torch, and was lighting the bottom of our mother's dress. I couldn't take anymore. As I leapt to my feet, Alec's hand tried to grasp my arm to stop me, but he was too late - I had always been faster than him, after all.
I ran as fast as I could toward the man, my desperate pleas flying from my throat. "NO! No, stop! I'm here, I'm here, take me! Leave her alone! MOMMA! MOMMA!!!!!
Our mother turned her head abruptly at the sound of my voice, and she began screaming back at me. "NO - Jane, no - leave me, run! Get away from here, Jane! Alec, get her away from here!"
The other townspeople were running towards me, and I could hear Alec's ragged breath behind me, trying to catch me. Our mother's body was being swallowed by flames, as they began to spread up her dress, engulfing the majority of her figure. I was closing the distance, but so were the townspeople - they would reach me before I could reach our mother.
Our mother's strangled voice cracked as she fought to say her last words. "Not for me, Janie, not for me. Please...I love you both..." There was nothing more, as the flames took the rest of her, and her burning body crumpled to the ground.
I collapsed, shock and horror overcoming me. My cries ripped from my throat, and I could feel Alec's hands tugging on my arms, trying to pull me from the ground. It was useless; I couldn't move. Not a minute later, I felt hands encircling me, lifting me from the ground, victorious cries ringing in the air. My head spun, and I lost consciousness.
It was so hot, and every limb of my tiny body hurt. My eyes were swollen shut, and as my mind began to recall what I'd witnessed, I began to tremble in fear, and my breath came in gasps. "Alec?" I whispered, still too scared to open my eyes.
"I'm here, Jane," Alec's voice responded, cracked and broken. The sound made my eyes fly open, searching for my brother.
He was next to me; we were up on some kind of platform, our arms hanging above us, tied in ropes connected to some sort of wooden structure. Alec was beaten and bruised, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. By the way I felt, I imagine I didn't look much better. His expression was all the confirmation I needed. This was the end, and there was nothing we could do about it.
The townspeople were milling about, restlessly rushing the platform we were on. They were pushing, fighting to get to the front, and relentless chants filled the air. "Witch, witch, witch!" was called out over and over again.
It was daylight now, which made me wonder how long we'd been restrained up here - it had been at least over night, which made me wonder why they were waiting. Why hadn't they just gotten it over with? As my brow furrowed, Alec seemed to know what I was thinking.
"They wanted to wait until daylight, so the entire village would witness it," he said quietly, his gaze lowered to the ground.
"Alec - why didn't they save momma? They said they would let her go if we came out, and I did - why didn't they stop the fire?" I asked, fresh tears coursing down my cheeks.
Alec's expression changed to one of bitterness. "They were saying something about her being just as involved, because she told you to run away. They thought she knew the whole time, and had been hiding us," he spat, his voice still cracking.
The horror of his words sunk in slowly. They had never intended to let her go. They were going to burn her no matter what - if we hid, they'd do it. If we came out, they'd find a way to twist it, and kill her anyway. Our mother had been one of the most selfless people I knew, and the entire village knew that as well, yet it didn't stop them from mindlessly murdering her.
My spirit began to darken with the bitterness that I'd fought off once before, but this time it was so much stronger. What kind of world was this? It felt like their was a black veil slowly seeping through my mind, covering the goodness within me, exposing the hatred. As I met Alec's gaze, he recognized my expression, and instead of looking sad to see the reappearance of the bitterness, he almost snarled in agreement.
The people suddenly fell quiet, as someone began pushing their way through the crowd. It was Eli Smith, and he was holding a torch high above his head, smiling vindictively at the crowd, as his sunken eyes turned their attention in our direction. "Gather 'round, good townsfolk, for we are about to rid the demons from these children, and set their spirits free!" he called out, stopping as he was even with the bottom of the platform. In response, the crowd reacted wildly, their chants much louder than before.
As Jonathan's father lowered the torch to my feet, my body screamed in protest, panic causing my heart to beat frantically. I tried to squirm free; I begged, I cried, all to no avail. The fire met the hem of my skirt, and the flames began to climb, just as they had on our mother. My vision blurred, but I was still able to see as the man moved over to Alec, lowering the torch once again. Our cries filled the air, only encouraging the crowds ranting. The louder we screamed, the happier they were.
The flames were melting my flesh, searing the pain into my mind. Everything else faded away, and all that existed was pain, as the fire greedily consumed me. Alec was staring at me, his expression unfathomable; I've never seen such despair - despite the pain he was in, he looked as if he were only worried about me.
My eyes rolled, and with my last conscious thought, I looked out at the crowd that had condemned us, that had so eagerly persecuted the innocent, and wished they could feel the horrid pain as we did. Just as I was about to give in and slip away, I noticed movement further down the road, and my blurred vision fought to focus. As my head tilted to the side, and the taste of blood filled my mouth, I watched the figure approach. It was covered from head to toe, in a dark, billowing cloak, and it was moving stealthily, with purpose. My mind wondered at the strange sight, but the pain overcame me, and I had to let go, my last thought being that I hoped Alec found peace quickly.
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As I shifted in the chair in Alec's quarters, I recalled what I could remember happening after that.
I'd woken up three days later, confused, disorientated, with my throat burning in protest. Alec had awoken at exactly the same time, most likely due to our twin connection, and it had been chaos, as we'd both been practically uncontrollable.
We'd been surrounded by cloaked figures, all hovering over us, working to restrain us, until a voice broke the confusion.
"Welcome, my children. My name is Aro. It's such a privilege to have you with us, please do try to calm yourselves, even if only momentarily," the voice had sung, instantly distracting us and commanding out attention.
Aro had swept forward, revealing himself, explaining what had happened, and what we now were, and why we'd been in such tremendous pain for the last few days. As soon as I saw his face, I'd recognized him. He had approached us once when Alec and I had been out playing, and had asked if he could shake our hands. He'd been so charismatic, that of course we'd agreed, and he'd told us that he thought we would all be great friends some day. Alec and I had thought it was just his way of talking to children, and dismissed it as silly, but as he explained how his gift worked, it became clear that he'd been searching for possible potential in us.
He'd continued to explain that he'd wanted us to mature before returning for us, but that the villagers actions had forced his hand. My memory of the dark, cloaked figure had been him, coming to save us. He'd slaugtered the entire village within minutes. Well, almost the entire village - he'd kept one surprise for our awakening. He had kept Jonathan and his father for our first meal.
Upon realizing our gifts, Alec and I couldn't help but feel that it was justice. My gift, to make people feel as if they were burning alive, had been one of my last wishes. I'd never thought I'd become so angry, so bitter, but upon my awakening, I found myself full of hatred for almost everyone - except Alec and Aro. I did develop respect for Marcus and Caius, and I learned to tolerate the rest of the guard, but that was probably only due to our living arrangements. Things can change someone, sometimes to the point where they're almost unrecognizable. Aside from my new family in Volterra, I viewed everyone else as an enemy, and I was happy to be armed. To me, people that seemed trusting, and friendly one day, could easily be burning your mother or your family the next day. I would never allow myself to be that trusting again.
Alec's gift, to erase other people's senses, was a reflection of his love for me. He was like my antidote, oddly enough, even though I personally didn't need it anymore. When we were dying, burning to death up on that platform, his expression had revealed that he wanted to take my pain away, to help me. His wish had also been fulfilled, as he could anesthetize someone from whatever pain they were experiencing, truly making them unaware. Regardless of how the Volturi chose to utilize him, we couldn't deny the cause behind the gift he'd received. He always had been selfless.
The sound of Alec's chair gliding smoothly across the floor caught my attention, and brought me out of my reverie. I sat up, eager.
"Is it time, Alec? Is Aro ready to see us?" I asked.
"Yes, Jane, he's ready." Alec held out his hand, and I grasped it readily, as we left his quarters and made our way down the stone hallway, our hands swinging between us. When we reached the large turret room, we opened the wide doors together, and proceeded inside, where Aro was awaiting our arrival on the far side of the room in his usual throne-like chair.
"Come forward, dear ones," Aro called to us. Alec and complied, and glided swiftly across the impeccably polished floor.
"Now, as you both know, today marks a very special day for our family - the day we were fortunate enough to acquire the two of you," Aro sang in his feathery voice. His watchful eyes lingered on me for a split second longer than Alec, then he continued. "I have something special for you both this year. Yes, usually we mark such an occasion with a special treat at meal time, or perhaps something new for each of your quarters, but this year I'm feeling...sentimental, so I think it may just be the perfect time to reveal some things I've had for sometime," Aro smiled serenely at both of us, as he reached into the pockets of his robe.
"Alec, come closer, child." Alec stepped forward, so he was directly in front of Aro. Aro held out his hand, and instinctively, Alec mirrored the movement. A tiny, shimmering object dropped from Aro's grasp, and my brother stood perfectly still, studying it, as recognition flashed in his eyes.
"Is this...is this our father's wedding band?" Alec asked, his voice suddenly more child-like than I'd ever heard it - at least since we were changed, anyway.
"Yes, child, it is. Jane? Please come forward," Aro said, turning his attention to me. Alec stepped to the side, still wondering at the ring in his hands.
I obeyed, and eagerly took my place in front of Aro. He again reached into his pocket, and then held his hand out, just as he had with Alec. My tiny hand trembled in anticipation, as I reached out to retrieve my gift.
Aro slowly dropped a delicate necklace into my hand; it had a tiny charm in the shape of a heart, and was extremely familiar to me. As I gazed down at the object in my palm, a flurry of emotions ripped through my body. My eyes wide, I glanced up at Aro for confirmation of what I already knew I was holding.
"Yes, dear one - that is your mother's necklace. I retrieved it from her body after I had saved both of you - the ring was on the chain as well, and I was able to determine it had been your father's by the inscription," he said softly, his voice just above a whisper. "I cleaned them the best I could, but there was some damage that couldn't be repaired."
He knew how much this meant to us. Our mother had worn our father's wedding ring, along with the charm he had given her, on a necklace at all times, so of course she'd had it on when she was burned alive.
Alec and I stood in silence, side by side, staring at our gifts. We both whispered our appreciation and utmost thanks to our new father for being so thoughtful, but neither of us could take our eyes off of the silver objects, both of which were slightly charred from the fire that had taken our mother's life. We'd never been so grateful for such gifts, but even beautiful things have the traces of being burned.
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In my years as a nutritionist in private practice, I have created dozens of picture-perfect meal plans for my pregnant clients. My mom-to-be menus had all the right elements and ideal amounts of vitamins and minerals, all wrapped up in the appropriate number of calories. I always figured that, when my turn came, I would have it all together. Ha!
When I was pregnant, the gods must have laughed as my idea of perfection was thrown out the window. I quickly learned firsthand what it's like to contend with the all-consuming forces of morning sickness, a raging appetite, and powerful cravings. It's amazing how your perspective changes when it's your own swollen feet walking a mile in those pregnant woman's shoes.
That's not to say that during my pregnancy I scrapped all my knowledge about good prenatal nutrition. Of everything you feel during pregnancy, the desire to have a healthy baby and to stay healthy yourself ranks highest. But I certainly had a lot to learn about what getting through morning sickness, conquering cravings, and navigating nutritional dangers really takes when you're expecting.
Riding the Waves
Whoever coined the term "morning sickness" was clearly never pregnant. As most expectant women know, that queasy just-got-off-the-worst-roller-coaster-ride-of-your-life feeling does not magically dissipate when the clock strikes noon. Sometimes, it lasts all day and night. At least for me it did.
That awful, perpetual nausea was my first stumbling block on the path to the perfect diet. For my first three months of pregnancy, I couldn't so much as look at a vegetable if I wasn't near a bathroom. There was just no way I could swallow even a bite of spinach, asparagus, or any similar birth defect-preventing, folic acid-rich veggie. I couldn't even stomach the idea of meat, chicken, or fish -- those all-important prenatal sources of protein and iron.
Truth be told, all I could really eat for three months was cream of wheat, grapefruit, hot chocolate, pizza, mashed potatoes, bagels, and Saltine crackers -- not exactly a nutritionally stellar combination. In fact, it's a combination of foods that could have easily added up to a dietary nightmare -- too few nutrients and too many calories. I was, however, able to use my professional wiles to avoid that trap.
To get the most out of my limited gastronomical repertoire, I snuck in valuable nutrients where I could and minimized empty calories as much as possible. I made my cream of wheat and hot chocolate with low-fat milk instead of water, which added calcium and protein to my diet. I also made my mashed potatoes healthier by moistening them with low-fat milk and using just a dab of butter. I whipped up easy pita pizzas at home with low-fat mozzarella instead of going for the greasy slice at my neighborhood pizza place. And instead of downing whole bagels and sleeves of Saltines to calm my stomach, I found that just a quarter of a bagel or five or six saltines did the trick (and spared me the refined-carbohydrate overload). In the end I still fell short in the iron-rich protein category, and I would have benefited from something green, but overall my diet wasn't a total disaster.
During those months of morning sickness, I was disappointed to find that my usual nausea remedy, ginger tea -- something I've recommended to dozens of pregnant clients -- was completely unappealing to me. The one thing that did keep my churning stomach at bay was to never let it get empty. That meant eating every three hours or so, even at night. (I had to forfeit precious sleep for my midnight feedings.) In the end, I learned a golden rule for dealing with morning sickness: Stomach what you can, when you can, and do your best to make the most of it.
From Churning to Yearning
It figures a nutritionist would crave grapefruit during her pregnancy. My friends just rolled their eyes when I told them. I didn't want chocolate or ice cream, but for the first six months of my pregnancy, I simply had to have grapefruit. There was just something so ultimately appealing about the astringent sweet-tart juiciness of the fruit. My mouth waters thinking about it even now.
Some would say that my body was ultimately craving what it needed, and that doesn't sound too far off with regard to grapefruit. My body probably did need the vitamin C, beta-carotene, fiber, fluid, and folic acid that grapefruit provides. But no one really knows exactly why we crave what we crave. And we can run into problems when what we crave most is mocha almond chip ice cream or New York cheesecake. When I did get hit by that rare sweets craving I had two tactics: 1) try to find a healthier substitute, and 2) if number one fails, go for the "real" thing, just don't go too crazy. So if I wanted ice cream, for example, I'd opt for low-fat whenever possible. But if nothing but the rich and creamy full-fat variety would do, I'd just have a small scoop.
More difficult for me to wrangle was my constant craving for starchy foods like bagels, pasta, and potatoes. It's not that these foods are bad, in fact they are an important part of a prenatal diet, especially the whole-grain varieties which provide essential minerals, fiber, and other trace elements. All good stuff, when prepared healthfully. I just had the tendency to want these carbohydrate-laden foods to the exclusion of most others.
Unfortunately, my interest in protein was just the opposite. The baby's rapidly growing cells are all made of protein, significantly increasing the mother's need for this nutrient. Plus, protein foods are excellent sources of key minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, and zinc, all important for expectant moms. Aim for three to four servings of dairy foods like milk, yogurt, and cheese, and three servings of proteins such as meat, chicken, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts each day.
Easier said than done, sure, but not impossible. Throughout my pregnancy I had to make a real effort to balance out the carbohydrates I really wanted with the protein I knew I needed. For example, I'd have half a bagel with an egg, top my baked potato with broccoli and cheddar, and make my pasta with a lean meat sauce.
One thing that shocked me about my cravings was how irrational they made me. Thank goodness my husband isn't easily spooked by demons because I was possessed one day during what I now call my "egg meltdown." That morning in the shower I was hit with the urge to have eggs for breakfast. By the time I dried off and dressed, I was a laser beam of focus, a woman on a mission. Eggs for breakfast.
But when I reached into the fridge, I found that -- horror of horrors -- all the eggs had been eaten. I went ballistic. I literally ranted and raved, shouting at my husband, "How many eggs can you possibly eat in one week?" I was in tears. He offered to make me a number of my favorite breakfast foods, offered to go to the store for eggs. But I was inconsolable.
Eventually I calmed myself down and managed to find something agreeable to eat. Although I laugh now, I was shocked at my behavior. The thing about cravings is they can really take you over, completely demolishing your ability to reason. I found that whatever your cravings, however irrational you become, the key is to be patient and forgiving with yourself -- and hope your loved ones can be, too.
Forget Sushi (and Other Raw Deals)
One thing that really irked me was how many foods you can't eat when you're pregnant. Although I would faithfully list all the no-nos for my clients, the list never seemed so long as when I had to abide by it.
It wasn't so hard when I had time to cook at home, but when dining out it seemed like every item on the menu had some delicious forbidden food as a key ingredient. And this aside from the fact that I love a glass of wine with a good meal. (If there was one blessing in the early weeks of morning sickness, it was that I was disgusted by the smell of alcohol, so abstaining from that lovely glass of Cabernet was a nonissue.)
I also considered it an occupational hazard that each time I picked up a professional journal I read about another food to avoid during pregnancy. I knew the basic ones: raw or undercooked fish and meat; unpasturized cheeses; soft cheeses such as feta, brie, goat, Camembert, blue-veined, and the Mexican-style queso fresco (any of these can be contaminated with the bacteria listeria); and unpasturized juices. But then I read about how it's important to avoid cold cuts and smoked fish "unless thoroughly heated" to guard against listeria. It seemed a bit oxymoronic to me to heat a cold cut. I could just imagine the expression of the guy at the deli counter if I had asked him to heat my ham sandwich to a steaming 165 degrees.
And then there's fish. Seafood menus are a veritable landmine of pregnancy don'ts. Pregnant women shouldn't eat high-mercury fish like swordfish, king mackerel, shark, and tilefish, as per an advisory from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Easy enough. But then the FDA began issuing warnings about tuna. Limit canned albacore "white" tuna (canned light tuna is okay) and fresh tuna steaks to just 6 ounces per week, they said.
So what was left? As far as quick and easy lunch foods go, I survived on grilled chicken sandwiches and salads, hummus and pita, egg salad, homemade pizzas, bean soups, and the occasional hamburger. I also made a point of preparing extras at dinner the night before, so I'd have an instant, pregnancy-friendly lunch the next day. And although I grumbled a bit at restaurants, I always managed to find something appealing.
Weight Woes
One of the most misleading ideas about pregnancy is that you are eating for two. Sure, you are eating for two beings, but remember, one of them is very, very small. So don't get caught in the dangerous mindset that you need to eat double. In fact, you only need an extra 300 calories (450 to 600 if you are carrying twins) a day when you're pregnant. That's the equivalent of a yogurt with fruit and a little granola, a couple of handfuls of nuts and dried fruit, or a small sandwich. I always found that keeping this in perspective helped my pregnant clients put down that pint of ice cream. It helped me, too.
What I wasn't prepared for, though, was my raging appetite, which seemed to have its own ideas about how many calories I needed. One morning my growling stomach woke me at 5:30. The next thing I knew I was in my sweatpants at my corner diner eating the "Lumberjack" breakfast -- pancakes, eggs, juice, Canadian bacon - the works. It was just what I needed, and I felt great afterwards.
Although the gorge-fest was rare, my hunger often exceeded 300 extra calories worth of food. But that guideline is an average need: Some days you need more and some days you need less. I have always believed that the best way to insure the right caloric intake, pregnant or not, is to listen to your appetite. And I believe that even more strongly now. I know I couldn't have possibly ignored my insatiable hunger that morning.
By listening to my appetite and eating the right foods (most of the time), I knew I'd gain the right amount of weight. The problem I encountered was that the right pregnancy weight for me wasn't exactly what I had in mind. I figured I would gain about 30 pounds, an amount that sounded reasonable enough (after all, it was smack in the middle of the recommended 25-35 pounds). But when my weight edged past the 35-pound benchmark somewhere in my eighth month, I was enlightened (after I cried and panicked-like any red-blooded, body-conscious woman would, that is).
Once I calmed down, I came to a certain peace with the whole weight issue. By that point I was eating consistently well, swimming, and doing yoga regularly. My pregnancy was progressing beautifully. Apparently, this weight was where my body needed to be.
Now I believe that normal-weight pregnant women shouldn't obsess over an "extra" couple of pounds. Yes, weight is an indicator of your health and the growth of your baby, and you should keep an eye on it along with your obstetrician. But if you direct your energy towards eating healthfully and staying as active as possible instead of towards your weight, you'll probably be just fine.
My pregnancy made me a better nuritionist. I now know the real deal. I haven't just done the reading -- I've been there. Those perfect meal plans are a good starting point, but I've come to realize that flexibility, creativity, and patience are key to a good prenatal diet.
Those ingredients are key to motherhood as well. Now that my daughter is 2 years old, I realize that those fickle food cravings, midnight feedings, and tantrums I experienced in pregnancy were just a little taste of what I would deal with in the months and years ahead with my child. And they made me realize that I'd do anything (including forsaking red wine!) for that tiny person inside me.
Ellie Krieger is a registered dietician and freelance writer in New York City.


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MnDOT explores third lane to Interstate 494
City officials are welcoming news that MnDOT will reconsider whether to add a third lane to Interstate 494 in Plymouth instead of a dynamic shoulder.
MnDOT was planning to start the $61.5 million project in July, repaving 494, adding a dynamic shoulder, repairing bridges and adding noise barriers. The widened shoulder would act as a temporary third lane during rush hour.
But now, state transportation leaders are reconsidering the addition of a general-purpose third lane to the interstate between Highway 55 to East Fish Lake Road — the only area in the 494 corridor with only two lanes.
"The Plymouth City Council has said all along that a permanent third lane is the right solution," Mayor Kelli Slavik said in a statement. "Our primary goal is congestion relief, but we believe a third lane is in the best long-term interest of taxpayers, commuters and businesses that need to deliver goods and services."
MnDOT officials say a dynamic shoulder would be a less expensive, temporary fix for the next 15 to 20 years and would give about 85 percent of the benefit of a third lane. According to MnDOT, the cost difference between a permanent third lane and a temporary dynamic shoulder is about $25 million. Any changes in plans would require Metropolitan Council approval.
An estimated 95,000 commuters travel that section of I-494 each day. By 2030, nearly 133,000 vehicles are expected to use the roadway each day.
Entries due for city's banner competition
Artists can enter Plymouth's eighth annual street lamp banner competition by Thursday, Feb. 20.
The deadline to apply for the competition, which will help beautify the streetscape with public art in the City Center, is 4 p.m. Thursday.
There are separate divisions for teens in grades 9 to 12 and adults ages 18 and older. The entries will be judged by the Plymouth Arts Council jury and selected artists will be asked to paint 2- by 4-foot versions of their original designs.
Three winning designs from each category will be displayed at Primavera and on lamp posts in City Center. First place will be awarded a $75 prize, second place will get $50 and third place will receive $25.
The program is funded through grants from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council. For more details or to apply, call 763-509-5200 or go to www.plymouthmn.gov or www.plymouthartscouncil.org.
Skating team wins Midwest gold medal
Team Braemar, a skating group based at Braemar Arena, won gold in January at the 2014 Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championship in Illinois.
That first-place finish earned the team a trip to Italy this month as one of two U.S. teams in the junior division, competing against teams from eight countries. Team Braemar has represented the United States in the competition for eight consecutive years.
When they return to the United States, team members will go to Colorado to defend their Junior National title in the 2014 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships.
A first! Edinborough Park ends 2013 in black
For the first time ever, Edinborough Park has ended a year in the black. The indoor park, which opened in 1987, turned a profit of $7,155 last year.
Edina Parks and Recreation Director Ann Kattreh attributed the profit to terrible spring weather in 2013, as well as higher ticket prices, making features like a pool and water fountain more efficient and finding a permanent tenant in the Edina Swim Club, which is paying $48,000 a year in rent. The city also has invested in the park, making it more accessible to the disabled, relining the pool and increasing marketing.
As recently as 2012, the park was losing about $400,000 a year.
Walk with the Mayor to be indoors on Feb. 22
Edina Mayor Jim Hovland will lead his monthly "Walk with the Mayor" indoors on Saturday, Feb. 22.
To promote Edina's initiative for a healthier lifestyle, each month Hovland is walking two miles with residents. Those interested in walking and talking with the mayor should meet at 9 a.m. at the Caribou Coffee inside Southdale Center, 5195 Southdale Circle.
During the Southdale walk, the group will talk about plans for redevelopment in the area and current events in Edina.
Veterans Memorial statue artist chosen
The Edina Veterans Memorial Committee has retained a foundry in Osceola, Wis., to design and cast the centerpiece of the Veterans Memorial at Utley Park.
A bronze eagle with a 6-foot wingspan sitting atop a wreath will be cast by Shoop's American Bronze Casting, Ltd. at a cost of $46,500.
The memorial will be dedicated on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The memorial committee is still raising funds for the project.
Thirty-two men from Edina who lost their lives during wartime will be individually recognized at the memorial. To learn more, contact Richard Olson at 952-915-4351.
Fire Dept. pioneers app to clear hydrants
The Richfield Fire Department has become the first in the country to work with SeeClickFix on their app called "SnowCrew." SnowCrew is a web-enabled, crowdsource application that uses volunteers to keep fire hydrants clear of snow.
Fire Chief Wayne Kewitsch said snow-covered hydrants hamper firefighting operations. Residents who are willing to help neighbors with hydrant clearing can sign up at www.snowcrew.org.
Residents who are unable to clear their hydrant can report a covered hydrant via the SeeClickFix mobile app or on SnowCrew.org; once entered, neighborhood volunteers are notified via email that a nearby hydrant needs clearing. When a hydrant is cleared, it is reported using the SeeClickFix mobile app.
The SeeClickFix app is available for Apple iOS, Android, Windows Phone and Blackberry.
Home improvement fair set for Saturday
Homeowners can get ideas for home projects and get questions answered at the Home Improvement Fair on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
The free event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. More than 60 vendors will be at the fair, and there will be more than a dozen seminars on various home projects. Kids' activities will be offered, too.
For more information, go to http://bloomingtonmn.gov/cityhall/commiss/hra/homefair/homefair.htm.
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Beasley helps Suns pull away to beat Denver, 88-72
- Associated Press
- October 27, 2012 - 12:16 AM
PHOENIX - Michael Beasley scored 18 of his 29 points in the first half and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 88-72 in preseason action Friday night.
Goran Dragic had 13 points and six assists for the Suns, who won two of their last three.
Jordan Hamilton scored 15 points and Kenneth Faried added 12 for the Nuggets, who were without starters Danilo Gallinari and Andre Iguodala.
The Suns capitalized on poor Denver shooting to extend a five-point halftime lead to 62-51 on an 18-foot jumper by Beasley with 5:07 left in the third quarter.
The Nuggets were 4 of 22 from the floor in the period and scored just 11 points. Phoenix only was slightly better at 7 for 24, but the difference was enough for the Suns to carry a 67-57 lead into the fourth.
Phoenix led by as many as 18 in the final quarter.
Beasley finished 13 of 21 from the floor, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc, and added 10 rebounds. The rest of the Suns shot 34.8 percent (23 of 66).
Denver, which lost its fourth straight, had 31 field goals and 26 turnovers.
Beasley scored eight straight points in the second quarter as the Suns rallied from a 37-34 deficit to take a 41-39 lead with 4:39 left in the first half. Beasley added a running 5-footer and Dragic hit a pair of free throws to put Phoenix ahead 51-46 at halftime.
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|Hilton-Taylor, C. & Bilz, M.
|Broughton, D.A., Cowan, R.S & Stevens, L.
Moore's Plantain (Plantago moorei) has a severely restricted range with an extent of occurrence (EOO) of about 59 km² and an area of occupancy (AOO) of well under 28 km² (possibly as small as 13 km² which is very close to the threshold for Critically Endangered). It is only known to occur at four locations. At present the major threats to these are an invasive plant species, livestock trampling, climate change, accidental fires (caused by people or lightning strikes) and storms which could rapidly accelerate the current rate of coastal erosion.Given the current absence of control measures, there is projected to be a continuing decline in the EOO, AOO and number of individuals of this species in the long term owing to the continued spread of the invasive species Pilosella officinarum. Three locations (holding over 95% of the population) are at risk from the invasive plant - one location in the medium term (at Port Stephens, West Falkland) and two in the long term. There is also a projected continuing decline in the quality of the habitat within which this species is found owing to severe coastal erosion and probable continued disturbance from livestock (trampling). Given the information presented above, Moore's Plantain is assessed as Endangered.
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|Plantago moorei is known to occur within three 10 km UTM grid squares in the extreme southwest of the Falkland Islands archipelago. The majority of the population (>95%) is found on the west coast of a single farm in the southwest of the archipelago. An additional, small (16-20 cushions) subpopulation occurs within a 5x5 m area on the west coast of Weddell Island.
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Native:Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
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|The majority of the population (>95%) of P. moorei is found on the west coast of a single farm in the southwest of West Falkland. An additional, small (16-20 cushions) subpopulation occurs within a 5x5 m area on the west coast of Weddell Island. The total population can be inferred to be around 1,000 individual, mature cushions.
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|P. moorei is associated with exposed, strongly salt-spray influenced N/ NW/ W/ SW-facing slopes. Most subpopulations of P. moorei occur within coastal dwarf shrub heath but also coastal cushion heath. Several subpopulations also occur within coastal (saline) grassland dominated by Festuca magellanica. P. moorei is found across an altitudinal range of 0-146 m.
One of the key morphological traits of P. moorei that distinguishes it from the co-occurring Plantago barbata is that its leaves are densely covered by white and coarse hairs. Leaf hairs can perform a variety of functions and their precise benefit to P. moorei has not yet been investigated.
|Continuing decline in area, extent and/or quality of habitat:
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|Major Threat(s):
|At present the major threats to P. moorei are the invasive non-native alien species Pilosella officinarum, on-going coastal erosion and livestock trampling damage, climate change and the potential risk of accidental fires (caused by people or lightning strikes).
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Ex situ Conservation:
A Species Action Plan has been produced for P. moorei (Upson and Broughton 2012).
A 2009 seed collection is held at Kew's Millennium Seed Bank. Leaf material has been collected from five subpopulations and is held at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew for future genetic research and DNA banking.
Plants have been propagated from seed at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.
Molecular work carried out at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, using material collected by Falklands Conservation, has shown that the outlying subpopulation of P. moorei on Weddell Island is genetically distinct from those subpopulations at the other two IUCN locations (R.S. Cowan pers. comm.). This emphasizes the importance of conserving P. moorei across its range in order that the maximum within-species diversity is safeguarded.
In situ Conservation:
Two Important Plant Areas have been identified which cover all known subpopulations of this species (Upson 2012).
A species identification guide is available for free download from Falkland Conservation's website.
Appropriate sites along coastlines of three further islands in the SW of the Falkland Islands have been surveyed for P. moorei (2008 and 2010), however, no further subpopulations were located.
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|Upson, R., Clubbe, C.P. & McAdam, J.H. 2012. Plantago moorei. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2012: e.T44040A15245513. . Downloaded on 20 September 2018.
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Research on children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in South Africa may provide insight on how to identify and help children with emotional behavior issues in other areas of the world, which may have limited access to healthcare and further research that could lead to successful interventions.
A report on the global AIDS epidemic published by the United Nations mentions that due to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, which has left 12 million children orphaned in Sub-Saharan African, children are at an increased risk for mental health problems.
"There has been a big push to understand what we can do to help these kids, but also how to identify these children in the community," said Carla Sharp, a native of South Africa and an associate professor of clinical psychology and director of the Developmental Psychopathology Lab at the University of Houston.
"Part of the challenge is that there are four psychologists per 100,000 people in South Africa and .03 psychiatrists per 100,000 people. Individuals that are typically trained to help with mental health needs in the community are not available, and the few people who are available are often not culturally aware."
Sharp serves as principal investigator for a $951,147 grant funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), titled, "Emotional-behavior disorders in South African children affected by AIDS." The goal of the research study is to develop a reliable and valid diagnostic tool for the early detection of psychiatric disorder as a first step toward successful intervention.
The three-year cross-sectional study adapted two measures for the South African context, a clinical diagnostic interview and questionnaire using multiple informants (caregiver, teacher and self-report), to collect 750 interviews from children, ages 7 to 11 years old, which included 250 children orphaned by AIDS, 250 orphaned by other means and 250 non-orphaned.
"We wanted to look at a few factors, such as accessibility and feasibility of using the diagnostic measure in an educational context, substance use among caregivers and poverty among the three (orphaned) groups to see if there's anything special to being a child orphaned by AIDS - because they're lots of things going on like desertion, or parents dying in accidents or violence, " said Sharp.
Sharp notes the findings of the research study indicated poverty may wash out any of the effects between the children, "...so it almost doesn't matter if the children are orphaned by AIDS, they are going to be at risk for emotional and behavioral problems anyway because they are so poor."
What Sharp found through the study was the diagnostic tool to identify children with emotional behavior disorders that she thought would be used by teachers in schools for intervention was too complicated to work in the educational system.
"A more strategic point of intervention is to work with community-based organizations (CBO), often run by women in the community who themselves may be HIV-positive, poor, uneducated, mostly. But these organizations take these orphans in after school because of their problems at home, and they come and get a meal at the CBO," said Sharp. "We discovered these CBOs are highly motivated to work with us for intervention purposes, but beyond giving them a meal they don't know what to do with them."
The follow-up study Sharp plans to conduct is an intervention to help CBO care workers develop skills to respond to the emotional and cognitive needs of the children.
"Now, there is a validated population-based screen and an interview-based measure that can be done to help identify children," said Sharp. "What's lacking is the translation into actually using the research findings. I think there will need to be further research to see what are the barriers stopping people from using these assessment tools in all these settings they work in," said Sharp.
"The other problem that exists in South Africa, as well as here, is that once you've identified children with emotional behavior problems, then what do you do with them? That's the next step. It's all good and well if you are identifying them. That's what we are looking at now, but I don't think CBOs and church-based organizations always know how to intervene with kids if they were able to identify them."
She is currently working on and researching interventions that can be adapted for community-based interventions and address the needs of identified children.
The research team included professor Lochner Marais, the Centre for Development Support at the University of Free State, in conjunction with Donald Skinner, director of the Research on Health and Society at the University of Stellenbosch. Marais and Molefi Lenka led a team of four fieldworkers in South Africa.
Sharp earned her Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and has received early career awards, including a National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression's Young Investigator Award and the University of Houston Research Excellence Award. She has received research grants for her work on psychological disorders in children and adolescents from the National Institutes of Health and various agencies.
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I think they would get the rath of Dick if Dnai goes...not saying she shoudl nto go. But they deal with them was they would not put each other up AND if one was up they would not vote for them. So Eric can get away with NOT voting for Dani to leave while the other HGs do. THe big question wil be Zach. because they could force a tie and then Jess would have to pick an alliance... IF A & D up JAm and Zach vote Dani, Dick and Eric vote Amber, Jess would have to break. If that is the case I can see Eric tellign Zach to keep Dani so Jess does not have to be in that spot. But who knows with this house
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