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Pope in Azerbaijan: in the night of conflict, may religions be a "dawn of peace"By Admin Webmaster 10/3/2016 11:08:22 PM
Pope Francis' final appointment in Azerbaijan dedicated to interfaith dialogue. "God can not be invoked for partisan interests and selfish ends, nor be used to justify any form of fundamentalism, imperialism or colonialism".
Comparing Christianity & BuddhismBy Admin Webmaster 9/30/2016 1:47:15 PM
The claims of Buddha and Christ are in fact so different that we may wonder whether Buddhism can be called a "religion" at all. It does not speak of God, or Brahman, as does Hinduism from which it emerged.
A Christian-Muslim initiative of hope in northern LebanonBy Admin Webmaster 5/17/2017 10:19:52 AM
After having spent two weeks in November 2016 in Egypt, two Taizé brothers continued their journey with a three week visit to Lebanon in November and the beginning of December. Among the many wonderful meetings they had during their stay in Lebanon, here a brother tells of a meeting in Tripoli, a town in northern Lebanon, with Muslim and Christian leaders in which he took part.
Catholics pray for peace as India-Pakistan tension continuesBy Admin Webmaster 10/20/2016 10:02:23 AM
"Our beloved country is going through extraordinary challenges, especially on its borders," said Cardinal Baselois Cleemis, president of the Indian Catholic bishops' conference in a statement issued to all 168 diocese as he set aside Oct. 16 as a day of prayer for the nation.
Teramo (Italy): Muslims and Christians in dialogueBy Admin Webmaster 3/1/2016 8:17:23 AM
We can become creators of dialogue by instilling trust instead of fear and love instead of distrust. This is what the Focolare community of Teramo has been able to do through contacts with a very special person: the Imam of their city.
Pope Francis expresses closeness to Muslims for hajj tragedyBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMTurning his attention to the stampede that on Thursday killed more than 700 pilgrims and injured at least 863 during the annual hajj pilgrimage on the outskirts of the holy city of Mecca
WCC seminar explores links between indigenous ecological spiritualties and Christian faithBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMDynamics of "Indigenous ecologicalspiritualties and Christian faith" were explored in detail at a World Council of Churches (WCC) seminar in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
The Difference Between Religious Diversity and Religious PluralismBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIn a previous article I explored how "choice and safety" are the key ingredients in converting de facto religious diversity into religious pluralism, an environment more conducive to transformative encounter with difference. Here I will look more closely ...
Jewish, Christian and Muslim youth promote dialogue for peaceBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMYoung participants in a World Council of Churches (WCC) interfaith summer course representing Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions hope to make a strong contribution towards dialogue in their home countries. Dialogue can break down stereotypes and build ...
Hebrew-speaking Catholic community marks 60 yearsBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMHebrew-speaking Catholic community marks 60 years...
The Top Five Reasons to Study ReligionBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIt's not easy being chair of a religion department. August is an especially cruel month as we close out one academic year and start up a new one, and begin again to struggle with an increasingly vital challenge: recruiting and keeping more majors. ...
WCC general secretary sends greetings to Muslims for Eid al FitrBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAt the occasion of the Islamic festival of Eid al Fitr (the end of Ramadan), the Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has extended greetings to the worldwide Muslim community in a message issued on ...
Pope Francis: Christians and Jews, brothers and friendsBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThis week members of the International Council of Christians and Jews have been meeting to discuss "The 50th Anniversary of Nostra Aetate: The Past, Present, and Future of the Christian-Jewish Relationship", and it was on this theme that Pope Francis addressed ...
Pope receives members of B'nai B'rith InternationalBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMPope Francis on Thursday said Jews and Christians can continue to cooperate together "for the good of the peoples of our time" and work for peace together – especially in the Holy Land and the Middle East. Speaking to representatives of B'nai B'rith International...
Seeds of Peace: US Buddhists and Christians come together in spirit of dialogueBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMSuffering, freedom and fraternity are the central themes of the meeting. It's a dialogue that translates into concrete actions in their own cities. They are received in private audience by Pope Francis.
Where All Ways MeetBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIn my course of time there I met and worked with a variety of Christians Waysmeet funraiser collage (from Catholics to Quakers to Evangelicals and everything in between), Jews, Unitarian Universalists, Pagans, Polytheists, among others. But by far the largest group was people who...
Duty for all believersBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIn view of an upcoming conference on 8-9 September in Bosnia and Herzegovina at the initiative of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, a seminar was held on Monday, 8 June, in Strasbourg on the theme "Building Inclusive Societies Together".
Panel explores meaning of dialogue with Judaism for Christian identityBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMDialogue with Judaism challenges Christians to think more deeply about their own identity and faith, according to panelists at a forum during the German Protestant Kirchentag, a church convention that brought almost 100,000 people to the city of Stuttgart.
Pope says interfaith dialogue is a duty for all in Bosnia-HerzegovinaBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMInterreligious dialogue is "an indispensable condition for peace" and "a duty for all believers". That was Pope Francis' reminder to the people of Bosnia-Herzegovina on Saturday afternoon as he met with leaders of the Muslim, Orthodox, Catholic and ...
Muslim Leaders Call For Release of Kidnapped PriestBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMLocal Muslim leaders in Syria have called for the release of a kidnapped missionary priest. On May 21st, Father Jacques Murad was abducted in the village of Al-Qaryatayn in Homs, Syria. The priest, who lived in the monastery of...
Bishop encourages Dudley residents to visit Exhibition IslamBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMTHE Bishop of Dudley has urged people to attend an exhibition hosted by Dudley Central Mosque. Exhibition Islam will be held on June 5 and 6 at Dudley Town Hall in an attempt to break down cultural and religious barriers. The Rt Rev Revd Graham Usher, said: ...
Religions together for humanitarian actionBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMExperts, academics and religious leaders will gather in Geneva at the United Nations Headquarters on May 27 for a day-long debate. Entitled "Religions Together for Humanitarian Action" the Symposium organized by...
Cardinal Koch: Trialogue among Catholics, Jews, Muslims?By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe 3 day conference 'Nostra Aetate - Celebrating 50 years of the Catholic Church's Dialogue with Jews and Muslims' concluded on 21st May at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC. The President of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity...
WCC ECHOS Commission visits Al Azhar Mosque and University and Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate in CairoBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMMembers of the World Council of Churches Commission on Youth, visited Al Azhar Mosque and University on 12 May for a meeting with the grand sheikh and the Egyptian minister of Religious Affairs.
Pope to CAR bishops: Promote inter-religious dialogueBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMPope Francis on Friday (May 15th) urged Catholic bishops of the Central African Republic (CAR) to promote inter-religious dialogue and peaceful co-existence and encourage their flock to respond to hatred and violence with forgiveness and love. The Pope's appeal ..
Slavery and Spiritual Dignity: A Buddhist Response to the Vatican's Vesak MessageBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe Roman Catholic Church issued a Vesak message for the world's Buddhists, titled "Buddhists and Christians, together to counter modern slavery." The president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue...
Vatican and Palestinian agreement helping hand to Christians in the Middle EastBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM"The Comprehensive Agreement" between the Holy See and the "State of Palestine" which was announced on May 13 brings to conclusion a journey that started in 1994, when the Vatican established official relations with the PLO .
5 Things Having a Muslim Friend Taught MeBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIn 2014, I made a very close non-Christian friend. A beautiful Muslim woman, deeply spiritual, and full of compassion for others; we spent our days together eating snacks, discussing our religions, and debating some of the intense happenings ...
CCEE to discuss dialogue with MuslimsBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe Council of European Bishops' Conferences is having its 4th meeting of bishops and delegates in charge of relations with Muslims in Europe. The meeting is being held at the Abbey of Saint Maurice in Switzerland this week and will last for three days. Two key areas ...
Pope to interfaith gathering: God hears cry of innocentsBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMPope Francis has sent a Message to the participants in a major interreligious gathering in Israel. Organized by the Neocatechumenal Way – a group dedicated to giving Christian formation to people who are already members of the Church – the three-day gathering...
Pope tells Benin Bishops promote interreligious dialogueBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMPope Francis has encouraged Bishops from Benin to support families, to pursue the formation of young people and to promote inter religious dialogue. The Pope was receiving a group of Bishops from the West African Nation who are in the Vatican for their ad limina visit.
Inter-faith funeral service for 24 migrants lost at sea - Who is my neighbour?By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMOn 23 April, an inter-faith funeral service was held in Malta in which 24 of the hundreds of migrants lost in the tragedy last weekend were laid to rest. The service was led by Bishop Mario Grech of Gozo alongside local imam Mohammed El Sadi...
Taiwan: Vatican at the Sixth Buddhist-Christian ColloquiumBy Admin Webmaster 11/17/2017 10:44:50 PM
The sixth Buddhist-Christian colloquium in Taiwan, held on November 13, 2017, in the Ling Jou Monastery of Taipei
Cardinal Bo brings religions together for peace in MyanmarBy Admin Webmaster 5/2/2017 10:22:40 AM
The April 26-27 event brought together some 200 Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, Hindu leaders, political parties, diplomats and local civil society groups. Religious leaders wanted to seize the momentum as Myanmar transitions to becoming a full democracy after more than 50 years of military rule.
Un train de Noël pour promouvoir la paix et l'harmonie interreligieuseBy Admin Webmaster 12/31/2016 11:34:19 PM
Ce train de la Pakistan's Railways dont les wagons seront ornés de messages de paix et d'harmonie
Christmas spirit at inter-faith peace rally in Rajasthan cityBy Admin Webmaster 12/25/2016 12:53:09 AM
Christians, Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs made up the 10,000 people in the eight-mile walk through the city
A Buddhist monk who preaches universal brotherhoodBy Admin Webmaster 12/16/2016 10:00:57 PM
The story of Phramaha Thongrattana Thavorn's encounter with Chiara Lubich and who, at her funeral, in 2008 had said: Chiara is also one of us.
Final Statement of BIRA VI (Pattaya - Thailand 16-20 Nov. 2015)By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIt is by God's grace and providence that we 87 participants in the Sixth Bishops' Institute for Interreligious Affairs (BIRA VI), from 17 different countries, have come to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Nostra aetate in our Asian context
The "Yogyakarta Statement": Guidelines for Religious Harmony and Communal StabilityBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIn recent years, we have heard much about the importance of mutual tolerance and non-discrimination on the part of religious believers and communities. But somehow, the practical reality of achieving this tolerance has been erratic or even absent altogether, evidenced...
India reaches out to Indonesia's Buddhist communityBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIndia has reached out to the large Buddhist community in Indonesia, which has the world's largest Muslim population, by organising an exhibition on the Buddha.
Pakistan's religious minorities included in school textbooksBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMHistory courses for grade 8, 10 and 11 students will contain references to the role Christians, Hindus and Sikhs played in building the country after independence. The successful changes to the curriculum is the work of the Pakistan Minorities Teachers' Association (PMTA)
Pakistan: Muslim and Christian leaders come together for religious harmonyBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMTo re-create harmony, security and confidence among the Christians of Youhanabad, the district of Lahore hit by the two recent attacks on Christian churches: is the aim of the meeting organized in recent days by the "Council for Interreligious Dialogue" in Lahore ...
Sri Lanka: In Search of ReconciliationBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMI met Mawlavi Faiz, the chief caretaker and Imam of the Red Mosque in Kandy, on his way out after the evening prayers. On being asked his reaction to recent events in the southern towns of Aluthgama and nearby Dharga in Sri Lanka, his mood was somber ...
Buddhistdoor International to Co-host Interfaith Forum at HKUBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThis public forum, "Verses of Love: Buddhist, Christian, and Islamic Poets on Embracing 'the Other,'" will explore the common values found in Buddhist, Islamic, and Christian poetry.
Le pape visite un temple bouddhiste à Colombo, une étape non prévue au programme officielBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMLa visite n'était pas inscrite au programme officiel. De retour à Colombo après avoir présidé un temps de prière mariale au sanctuaire de Madhu, dans le nord du pays, le pape François a effectué une visite-surprise dans un temple bouddhiste de la capitale du Sri Lanka,...
Religion must never be abused in the cause of warBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMPope Francis underlined the significance and urgency of interreligious and ecumenical dialogue in a nation, like Sri Lanka, that is undergoing a process of reconciliation after civil war.
The 2014 Events of the Interfaith and Ecumenical Dialogue in HCM City's ArchdioceseBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe 2014 Events of the Interfaith Dialogue Committee in Saigon
The 2014 events of the Interfaith Dialogue in Ho Chi Minh CityBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMReview activities in 2014
Indonesian law on interfaith unions thrown into the judicial spotlightBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWhen Ardiyanto, a devout Catholic, fell in love with a Muslim woman named Mariani, he never thought that the newfound relationship would come between him and his faith.
Indonesian Muslim, Buddhist team seeks to 'bring peace for Rohingya'By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMMuslims and Buddhists in Indonesia have joined hands to help resolve the conflict over the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar and plan to send a team to Rakhine State to talk with Buddhist monks, according to the Jakarta Post.
4th Annual Inter-religious meeting: Lifting up our joy to heaven as oneBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThis was the theme for the 4thAnnual Inter-religious meeting held at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre at 3:00 in the afternoon on October 27, 2014. It was attended by the General representative of the Archdiocesan Clergy, Fr. Ignatius Ho Van Xuan ...
Religious Tolerance for Peace (Interfaith dialogue in Vietnam)By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMReligious tolerance is a necessary foundation for harmony and peace. It requires an open heart and a willingness to accept followers of various religions, allowing others to hold religious beliefs that are different from yours and respecting those people and their beliefs.
For interfaith families, evangelization is a two-way streetBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe Extraordinary Synod for the Family has begun, and like all Asian Catholics I am hoping our concerns will be adequately represented in this predominantly Western gathering.
Buddhist composes symphony to mark Pope's Sri Lanka visitBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIn an effort for religious reconciliation, the Sri Lankan government has commissioned a symphony from a Buddhist composer to commemorate Pope Francis' voyage to the nation which will take place in January.
The Power of Tolerance in Interfaith DialogueBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe year 2015 will see the formal inauguration of the ASEAN community. It is imperative that proper preparations be made to correspond with this event. Both the Thai government sector and the private sector have been carrying out ongoing work ...
Religious Tolerance: Message from Rev. Joseph Chusak SirisutBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMMessage from Culiculum Vitae S.E. Most Rev. Joseph Chusak Sirisut, Catholic Bishop of Diocese of Nakhonratchasima, Thailand
Religious Tolerance: 1st Interfaith Dialogue on Religious Leaders for Peace in ASEAN Community (Sept. 2014)By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM1st Interfaith Dialogue on Religious Leaders for Peace in ASEAN Community - Topic: Religious Tolerance (24-29 September 2014) Ayutthaya, Thailand
Muslim leaders to attend Kuala Lumpur consecrationBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe archbishop-elect urged to oppose the destructive forces of religious extremism to help Malaysia survive as a united nation. Some 10,000 people, including Muslim religious leaders and civil officials, are expected to attend the Episcopal ordination of Kuala Lumpur's new Archbishop...
Thousands of Christians march in Bangalore against violence in Iraq, Syria and AfricaBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMChristian religious leaders also appealed to other Indian religious communities - Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists and Parsis - that they condemn the persecution and killing of Christians in Iraq, Syria and other countries of the world.
Interfaith women's group begs UN to act in Middle EastBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAn inter-religious women's group in Pakistan has appealed to the United Nations to offer support and protection for those suffering in Iraq and Gaza.
Saigon: a monthly meeting of the Interfaith Dialogue CommissionBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMLast August 18, 2014, a monthly meeting of the Interfaith Dialogue was convened at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre. It has a three-fold agenda.
Indonesian school's multi-faith prayer sessions set exampleBy Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMEast Java free school promotes religious tolerance. "Every student gets the chance to lead the morning prayer," says Stefani. "Which is why I know how Hindus, Buddhists, Catholics and Muslims say their prayers."...
Activities of Interfaith dialogue in 2016By Admin Webmaster 6/6/2018 8:52:36 PM
Together with the Office for Interreligious and Ecumenical Relations, we have to review the past year with many meetings, visits, conferences… with the aim of understanding and enriching the brotherhood...
Interfaith gathering celebrates mercy in VietnamBy Admin Webmaster 2/10/2017 8:02:04 PM
Catholics invited others of different faiths to share about charitable activities.
Religious Tolerance for PeaceBy Admin Webmaster 3/11/2016 10:26:34 AM
The tranditional culture of Vietnam is very much influenced by a mix of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. A happy family is built on trust, respect, loyalty and love. The traditional Vietnamese family has handed on those values in a large, multi-generational unit...
Rencontres Catholiques-Bouddhistes à SaigonBy Admin Webmaster 3/11/2016 10:26:07 AM
A l'occasion de la fête de Vesak, le cardinal JB Pham Minh Man accompagné des membres du bureau pour le Dialogue Interreligieux se sont rendus le 23 mai 2013 à la pagode An Quang pour présenter leurs salutations cordiales aux membres de l'Office du Bouddhisme vietnamien à HCM ville


text: Check out the first glimpse of Katrina and Imran Khan starrer "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan". Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar this film promises to be a laugh riot. Katrina is playing her true age finally and looks sizzling in the Trailer, lets wait for more to come.. till den Enjoy 😉

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Art posters, vintage posters, graphic art; a guide to websites
The Italian promotional agency, ENIT, made some enduringly beautiful images, often under the visual spell of Futurism or Art Deco. The ads are collected in "Manifesti Posters: Traveling Around Italy Through Advertising 1895-1960". The New York Times
Power to the Poster
This project exists to bring people together around a ready supply of well-designed posters that comment on the issues of our time. These 11×17 posters in PDF format are for anyone, anywhere to download, print and post.
Poster art.
Contemporary poster art, vintage poster art. A searchable gallery.
Powers of Persuasion
A collection of World War II propaganda posters from the United States.
Ukiyo-e: The Pictures of the Floating World
A collection of ukiyo-e posters from Japan.
Online graphic artist community with 3D modeling,Poser Software 3D software 3D content, 3D digital models, 3D computer graphics.
offers graphic professionals an online collaborative environment for working with clients and colleagues that is very effective for telecommuters, working mothers and the like. We would appreciate being listed in your Resources area. Please check us out and let us know how we can work together to reach your members.
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Postermania. Vintage posters.
Postermania specializes in vintage art deco, travel, movie, and propaganda posters from all over the globe.
Poster art.
Contemporary poster art, vintage poster art. A searchable gallery.
Vintage Posters
from Poster Group offers a huge collection of original and popular vintage posters the categories of art, travel, French, wine and movie posters.
Vintage Posters
Poster Classics
Original Antique French Posters, Vintage Advertising Posters
Vintage Posters Only
Original Vintage Poster Art from Vintage Poster Classics. Authentic Original French and Australian Vintage Posters. Sam Johnson.
International Poster Gallery
Boston's vintage poster art gallery specializing in antique posters including Art Nouveau, Art Deco, French, Italian, Soviet posters & more.
Visual Language.com
Antique illustrations, maps of the World: 1520-1680, 1680-1898, Antique Celestial Charts & Illustrations. Art of Anatomy: 1513-1879. Antique Floral Illustrations: 1640-1894, 1640-1900. A visual language library.
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Ted Nugent and Kid Rock Floated as Potential GOP Senate Candidates
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan) might find herself facing one of two rock and roll icons when she runs for reelection in 2018, if recent reports prove true.
Separate reports say musicians Ted Nugent and Kid Rock could be on the Republican ticket against Stabenow next year.
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Nugent told the Daily Caller News Foundation there is "nothing I wouldn't do to help [Michigan] in any way I can," and would not rule out a bid.
The "Cat Scratch Fever" singer has been an outspoken critic of former President Barack Obama on Facebook and endorsed President Donald Trump at an NRA convention during the campaign.
He also previously slammed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for "preaching Communism" and called out "Never Trump" critics, saying "Don't give me this 'he's not my guy' crap."
At a recent Michigan Republican Party convention, Rock's name was floated as a potential opponent for Stabenow, who has been in office since 2001.
"I have not talked to Kid Rock about that," Michigan GOP press officer Sarah Anderson told Fox News. "I think he would be awesome. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a movement for him to run, but to my knowledge he has not been asked."
A spokesperson for Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, did not respond to a request for comment from FOX-411.
Michigan electors supported Trump in 2016, their first Republican presidential candidate since 1988.
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Texas Gov. Abbott Slams NFL for 'Bathroom Bill' Threat
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Still of Richard Coyle and Ruth Bradley in Grabbers
Sundance Film Festival
Director: Jon Wright
Erin Island, a quaint little fishing village off the coast of Ireland, is a quiet place where everyone knows everyone and the cops have so little to do, they can get away with drinking on the job. So, when the alcoholic Garda Ciaran O'Shea (Richard Coyle) is put in charge of the village's law enforcement while the boss goes on vacation with the help of a very sober and overzealous Garda Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley), things get a little tense and uncomfortable. Fortunately, strange things start to happen in the village when blood-sucking aliens land on its coast, and the two officers are forced to work together to save the villagers with the help of the local marine biologist, a drunk fisherman and the owners of the only pub in town. Why this strange assortment of characters? Well, it turns out that if you have enough alcohol in your blood, it gives the aliens alcohol poisoning and they spit you back out, so they brought on the experts in getting wasted! I know, this film sounds fucking awesome, right? A bunch of drunk Irishmen trying to fight blood-sucking aliens … you're expecting Shaun of the Dead type hilarity. Unfortunately, Director Jon Wright was "…more concerned about maintaining a plausible world and having a realistic romance." I'm sorry, but when the premise of your film is about aliens and drunk Irish people, you have a responsibility to fill your audience with enough cheap jokes to cause them a hangover for days! Grabbers completely missed its chance to become a cult classic by focusing on the drama behind the two officer's budding romance, with sweeping orchestral ballads more appropriate for the celtic landscape backing the alien action, to boot. Someone should steal this idea and put it to good use, and hire Lalor Roddy as the drunk fisherman again, 'cause he was the only worthwhile character in this failure of a film.


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Prime Minister David Cameron was in Northumberland this morning to announce officially £290million plans to dual parts of the A1 in the county and upgrade the remainder.
For the full story as it has developed click on the links below. Keep checking back for more updates and give us your reaction on Facebook, Twitter and at the bottom of this or any other story.
A1 in Northumberland will be dualled - but not all of it
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The chair we rest upon during the office hours needs to be unique so that it can allow the person to be completely dedicated to his duty hours. So, these days even the greatest corporate sectors think about providing the best chairs that can be the most comfortable one to the employees.
"Leather" can be the best option to bring a better softness to the chairs if it is in its original form. They are beautiful and elegant by their looks. They are not only sleek in their design aspects but are also too sophisticated so that they can provide the same comfort throughout the day. The commercial grade components that comprise the chair are usually about 350 pounds that provide an extra durability and are also too heavy so that they can be used on a daily basis to serve the same comfort. These are some of the best office chairs for back pain.
Spine support:
The spine support is usually a great one with these chairs because there are many adjustable settings and is also curved in the form of the back seat region that helps in keeping the back supported and also aligned to allow the people to be seated for long hours.
Besides, there is also the lumbar support that can even use to comfort the lower back region. Comforting the lower back and the pelvic zone is very important even according to the doctors because they are the major regions that often face heavy damage if they are not provided with special attention. The tilt is also ergonomic that allows the chair to be aligned at any angle to serve the best.
One of the best products that can be termed under this category is the "Boss Heavy Duty Plush Leather Office Chair". This chair has all the features that will relieve one from any kind of back pains.
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The most special feature of this particular office chair is that there is a 6" height range that can be manually adjusted to bring the major comfort to the waist region. They are also supported by a gas lift that can be used to lower the height of the chair.
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The cushion that is used with this chair is completely durable and provides great comfort.
- The leather that is used is high-quality one and is too smooth which is also bonded. There is two types of cushions available with this chair, namely the contoured back support which allows an increased comfort and also the padded one.
- The padding is double plush in nature and can allow the person to rest in the same posture throughout the day without any strain.
- They are available in excellent colours like the Black, Gray and also Brown.
If one chooses this chair to be a correct option, it can be ensured that it will surely fulfil the criteria of lower back pain. They are too high in their qualities and also has rollerblade styled wheels that can allow the better rolling without providing any damage to the floor either.
Prolonged hours of sitting in the same posture can worsen the lower region. The stress is accumulated by the stressful conditions that are also experienced by the shoulders, legs, arms and also to the spinal discs. So, one must be very careful about adjusting the chair alignments to save himself from deadly risks.


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As the off-season ramps up, resorts and organizations are kicking future planning into high gear. On the heels of a strong winter, growth is the buzzword, with ski areas looking to expand and forest areas seeking to sustainably manage visitation. All this has left backcountry skiers and riders busy, defending wilderness and open space.
In Montana and Colorado, new recommendations and regulations surrounding motorized use will influence wilderness travel. Meanwhile in Washington, Breckenridge, CO and Utah, resort expansion threatens backcountry terrain.
Now more than ever, debates over development, the environment, and backcountry access have forced skiers to fight for their rights. Click into Backcountry Magazine's Access Issue of Eights and Elevens to learn about these issues and get involved.


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Hospitalized woman deprived of water, died in jail after arrest for unpaid fines
The July 22 death of Joyce Curnell, 50, a black woman from Edisto Island, came about after medical staff at the jail ignored official requests for the woman to receive attention, her family said in court documents filed this week, according to the Post and Courier. The family's attorney called the death a "deliberate failure."
"Providing access to reasonable medical care to those under police custody is a necessity, not a privilege," said James Moore III in a statement. "It is a constitutional right. We are committed to seeking justice for Joyce and for her family."
The court filing ‒ part of a planned lawsuit in state court ‒ included an expert opinion from a local doctor that posited that Curnell's death could have been avoided if she had received proper medical attention for gastroenteritis and dehydration.
On July 21, Curnell was taken by ambulance to Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina, due to a bout with nausea and vomiting, the Post and Courier reported. At the hospital, she was diagnosed with gastroenteritis and given proper hydration and medications.
While there, it was discovered that she had a bench warrant from 2011 based on a shoplifting charge that involved about $20 worth of beer and candy. Curnell had stopped paying installments on a court-fine payment plan in early 2013 after nine months of attempting to pay off the approximately $2,200 in fines she had accrued. An arrest warrant was eventually issued in August 2014.
Thank you for keeping us safe from people who stole $20 worth of beer and candy https://t.co/pxsPUJvG9O— Thanks4KeepingUsSafe (@4keepingussafe) February 26, 2016
Curnell's son called 911 to report his mother's arrest warrant while she was in the hospital in an attempt to try to help his mother get "some time to detox," the paper reported Thursday. In addition to her stomach illness, Curnell was also battling alcoholism and sickle cell anemia.
Javon Curnell told WCBD that he called police because he felt it was the only way to help his mother.
Officers with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office arrived at the hospital and arrested her once she was discharged.
Racism, lack of access to addiction treatment, a legal system that traps the poor...— Only Human (@leahmcelrath) February 26, 2016
All of it killed #JoyceCurnellhttps://t.co/AwhN0UUMLZ
Taken directly to jail, Curnell was examined by a nurse, who told State Law Enforcement Division investigators that Curnell had only complained of a headache despite the hospital's instructions for her sustained care. The court documents filed by Curnell's family say the jail's medical staff did not follow the hospital's recommendations for her care.
Curnell was eventually taken to a regular jail cell and not its medical facility, the documents said. She vomited "through the night" and "couldn't make it to the bathroom," jail staff said, according to the court filings. Jail officers only gave her a trash bag. They said they had notified medical staff, but they "refused to provide any medical attention to [her] whatsoever," the filings said.
@postandcourier— Margaret Kimberley (@freedomrideblog) February 25, 2016
Go to hospital and end up dead at the hands of police.
Does this happen in Russia? Nope. #JoyceCurnell
Curnell was not given water or intravenous fluids to counter dehydration, the documents claim.
"Simply put, Ms. Curnell died because she was deprived of water," said Maria Gibson, the Medical University Hospital primary care doctor who served as an expert medical witness for Curnell's family.
i don't even know what to say about #joycecurnell, except that i'm tired. https://t.co/OJxFzCvfdl— hitachi hottie (@dopegirlfresh) February 25, 2016
Curnell's son, Javon, who notified police of her outstanding warrant, said he plans to sue the jail's medical contractor, Carolina Center for Occupational Health, which is investigating the family's accusations.
"Therefore, we do not feel it would be appropriate to comment at this time, especially in light of federal health care privacy laws," said the company's attorney, Jay Davis Jr., according to the Post and Courier. "We wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family of Joyce Curnell on their loss."
The SLED investigation into Curnell's death has been closed, given a coroner's ruling that she died of natural causes. Revealed Thursday following a state Freedom of Information Act request, the probe found that Curnell had asked for medical attention but did not receive it, and that all witnesses except the doctors and nurses at the jail said she was weak and constantly vomiting.
Dozens showed up to participate in the March for #JoyceCurnell. @ABCNews4pic.twitter.com/3giAd62dmM— Lindsey Maloney (@lindsey_news4) February 26, 2016
Curnell's family and attorney say if the jail had just given her attention for dehydration, she would not have died.
"They left her in a cage like a dog," Curnell's nephew, Joseph Singleton, told the Post and Courier. "We heard she was in the emergency room, and then we heard she had died."
The county sheriff's office has released reports on its place in the events that led to Curnell's death. In a statement, the office said it "has made many advances in ensuring that we consistently provide a healthy environment for all prisoners regardless of their circumstances."


text: Dear Companions, A week ago some of us from the Council of Advice for Virginia met to encourage her - and to discuss a little about questions that have come up recentrly about how we want to proceed with the formation program. We tried to talk to Noel, but she was having WAY too much fun helping Dan pack to move home, and couldn't hear us, and Christine was unable to come because of a tragic pastoral situation revolving around a battered baby. So Virginia, Susie and i talked for an hour or so. One issue is whether it is wise to ROUTINELY include postulants and novices in our local or general chapter conversations. Christine opted in general for "more inclusiveness," while some of the others of us felt it was better to go with what is already in our constitution, which says that postulants MAY be invited to participate in chapter. That assumes that in general, postulant are NOT included (except by specific invitation.) This email is not going to them, and I would ask you not to discuss it with them. We need some place and space to talk about the community among the Companions who have already committed to it without the voices of those who have not. And this is it. It was obvious at General Chapter that postulants and associates need to be present for meals, for recreation and for worship, because we need to get to know them, and they need to get to know us - but in fact it was not very helpful for them to have voice during the discussions, because they were not actually going to live with whatever they wanted to push us to decide - including how we choose to choose our leadership! At the same time, it was also obvious that those meetings were important to David, who did not speak, but who listened and learned a great deal - and came away feeling even better about us, and the process of wrestling with difficult situations together. So. What do you all think about that? Could we welcome them to some of the general chapter conversations (to listen, not to speak!) where we are giving summaries of the last year, etc., and keep them apart in their own formation meetings during other parts of it? The postulants do need to get together and share their process among themselves with the formation director (again, no matter who that is) , to ask questions, to do some serious discernment together. And because of distance this is their only time to do that during the year. At the same time, some conversations belong to the professed members - to the actual companions. For example, Joanne really couldn't give any fair assessment of the postulants' progress with them sitting right there! And it was awkward to ask her any questions about them, either. That was NOT her fault. It just happened. Buit it was unfortunate. We do need to do that. We have to be able to talk freely about whether or not we discern what they think they discern about their vocaiton to our commuinty. It is our responsibility to be a whole-community council of advice - all of us - to the Guardian, whoever that might be - and to the formaition director (whoever that might be) and to the chapters who are presenting individuals to the rest of us as postulants. And we can't do thaty in five minutes before a chapel meeting where they are accepted as novices - as if it were a "done deal" before we even came together. And of course there are other thigns too, that are simply not yet their business. We also talked about our chapters' regular chapter meetings (that is awkward wording, but I don't know a better way to say it!) I know that in Memphis, it would be hard to have chapter meetings with only Billy and Joanne and Murray (but much better when Claudia and Joe can come!) Right now Noel is there, but by Christmas she probably won't be. So maybe you need to include Gillian in everything simply so that there are people who can meet! But in Memphis, you still have those wonderful Saturday gatherings where all people, including postulants get to see some of our "inside stories." You live close enough to your postulants tjhat you can se them at church, and otherwise socially, individually or as a group. So it might be helpful to have chapter meetings that can be for those who have already put themselves "in the Way" that is Rivendell's and push each other towards a more radical following of the Rivendell"way" that is not fair to ask or expect of postulants. You will have to discuss that yourselves. But we have found that including postulants in our chapter meetings has not been helpful to us. It was hard on us and hard on Eloise, for example, that she was expected to participate in chapter discussions that scared her, and confused her. We weren't as able to urge each other to greater faithfulness when we had with us someone who was absolutely NOT yet willing or able to go "there." Or even to understand where "there" was! She didn't know what she was even seking, really. It would have been better to invite her specifically when we knew we were going to celebrate someone s birthday, or a holiday or something where the conversation was more general - more focused on the event itself. But since we don't have anything like Saturday nghts, which is a real pity, there didn't seem to be another way to include her in serious conversation that was NOT too "much" for her . I do not yet see a solution to that, either. Well, this is already too long. I will write againin a few days. There is more to ask you to think about - and to do - but I dont' want to exhaust your willingness to read in one single day! Cathy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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- Research article
- Open Access
- Open Peer Review
Information and shared decision-making are top patients' priorities
- Ami Schattner1, 2Email author,
- Alexander Bronstein2 and
- Navah Jellin2
© Schattner et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2006
- Received: 18 August 2005
- Accepted: 28 February 2006
- Published: 28 February 2006
The profound changes in medical care and the recent stress on a patient-centered approach mandate evaluation of current patient priorities.
Hospitalized and ambulatory patients at an academic medical center in central Israel were investigated. Consecutive patients (n = 274) indicated their first and second priority for a change or improvement in their medical care out of a mixed shortlist of 6 issues, 3 related to patient-physician relationship (being better informed and taking part in decisions; being seen by the same doctor each time; a longer consultation time) and 3 issues related to the organizational aspect of care (easier access to specialists/hospital; shorter queue for tests; less charges for drugs).
Getting more information from the physician and taking part in decisions was the most desirable patient choice, selected by 27.4% as their first priority. The next choices – access and queue – also relate to more patient autonomy and control over that of managed care regulations. Patients studied were least interested in continuity of care, consultation time or cost of drugs. Demographic or clinical variables were not significantly related to patients' choices.
Beyond its many benefits, being informed by their doctor and shared decision making is a top patient priority.
- Patient Autonomy
- Consultation Time
- Short Queue
- Administrative Problem
- Approach Mandate Evaluation
Medical care has undergone profound changes in recent years. One of the most important changes with far reaching implications has been the advent of patient-centered medicine [1]. In contrast with the former paternalistic approach and the concentration on the medical/scientific model of disease, a novel attitude had been developed and promoted, redefining the physician's role. The new patient-centered approach emphasizing the patient's autonomy, values and preferences [2, 3] was suggested to be highly beneficial [4–6]. However, it may be less widely accepted and applied in the field than is currently appreciated [7, 8]. Another significant change involves the increasing impact of health maintenance organizations (HMO's). Restrictions imposed by the HMO's increasingly affect both physician's decisions and patients' access to health care [9–12]. The patient's reaction to all these changes has been infrequently studied. Current patient's priorities for improving their medical care were determined in this study.
Six issues representing either themes central to the patient-physician relationship or to major administrative problems impacting patient care (3 each) were selected after a review of the literature and discussion among colleagues. The literature review covered articles in the English language published between 1994 and 2004 and indexed in PubMed on health care quality, access and evaluation; patient satisfaction/preferences and health services administration – patient-centered care. The designation of the selected issues was confirmed by a pilot study in which each item was correctly classified as pertaining to either medical or administrative aspects of care by ≥95% of 40 patients. These patients were randomly recruited from the population under care at the Kaplan Medical Centre – an academic hospital in central Israel. They formed a heterogeneous group representative of the population served by our center. Patients' motivation to improve elements in their medical care was then assessed. Asked if they were willing to participate in a study that examined their wishes to change and amend their medical care, all patients (100%) responded in the affirmative. When asked to indicate if they were 'very keen' to suggest changes, 'keen' or 'not interested', 34 patients were very keen (85%) and only 1 (2.5%) answered that he was not interested. Finally, patients were asked to indicate against each of the six items if they felt the issue was relevant to their own personal experience, and if relevant – if they considered it a common problem or a rare one. Responses were graded on a 5 point visual scale. All issues were judged both relevant and common by a large majority of the patients.
For the main study, hospitalized or ambulatory patients treated at our academic hospital, were approached consecutively and asked to participate. Both clinical settings were included in order to determine whether the experience of hospital admission affected patients' views or not. The point in time during the hospitalization or clinic visit varied for each patient, but this was not expected to have an effect on patients' responses since they were clearly asked for judgment of their overall experience of care and not of the current circumstances. The study was done during the spring of 2004. The patients received a brief verbal explanation saying only that their opinion was important; that declining would have nothing to do with their future care and participation was entirely voluntary and anonymous; and that rather than being interested in their immediate situation, we would like them to express their general opinion and preference. Consenting patients were handed a short form and asked to read it, consider, and mark their replies or indicate them to the researcher who marked it himself. The form was then collected. All patients currently treated in hospital or on ambulatory basis were eligible. Patients with cognitive impairment, language barrier (very few patients who spoke only Amhari, the language of Ethiopia) or those who were acutely ill and uncomfortable were excluded. The form [see Additional file 1] included 3 parts. In the first, the patient was asked as follows: if you could improve ONE thing about your medical care, what would you like to change as your FIRST priority or, what would you like the most to be different. Then, six options were provided, as follows – that you would have easier access to specialist physicians or the hospital; that the waiting time (queue) for tests would be shorter; that medications would cost less; that you would always be treated by the same physician; that the physician will devote more time to you; and that the physician will explain to you all about your illness and its possible treatment and will let you decide together. The first 3 options all relate to administrative problems. They are beyond the physician's jurisdiction and are not directly related to the patient-physician relationship. The last 3 options deal with the continuity of care, consultation time and the patient's information and autonomy. Thus they relate directly to medical care as administered by the physician.
The second part of the form included basic demographic and clinical details. On the third part, the patient was asked to make one additional selection, reflecting his or her second priority choice of the six issues [see Additional file 1]. To avoid bias related to an item's place on the list, 6 different types of forms were prepared. The study was approved by our Institutional Review Board. Chi-square and T test were used for the statistical analyses.
The patients
Characteristics of 274 participating patients (in percent).
Western countries
Arab countries
High school
Main Diagnosis
Acute infection
Their choices
Patient's first and second priorities for a change in three'relational' and three 'organizational' aspects* of their current medical care (n = 274); (percent rounded to nearest 0.5).
A) Aspects of patient-physician relationship
First choice
Second choice
Number (%)
Number (%)
75 (27.5)
36 (13.0)
39 (14.0)
54 (19.5)
31 (11.0)
34 (12.5)
B) Aspects of the organisation of medical care
First choice
Second choice
Number (%)
Number (%)
49 (18.0)
54 (19.5)
45 (16.5)
62 (22.5)
35 (13.0)
34 (12.5)
274 (100)
274 (100)
The five most 'popular' patients' selections of combination of preferences for a change in their medical care*.
Combination selected (First → Second choice)
Autonomy# → Access
Autonomy# → Continuity
Access → Queue
Autonomy# → Queue
Queue → Access
Subgroup analysis
When patients' choices were examined in relation to their demographic variables (age group, gender, country of origin) or clinical variables (being hospitalized or in ambulatory care and main diagnosis) – no statistically significant relationship was found with any particular choice or a combination of choices (not shown). Education alone was partly related to patient's choices: patients who had elementary education only (n = 33), as opposed to those with high school or university education, showed significant preference for the three 'administrative' choices (Chi-square = 6.03, P = 0.01).
The adoption of the patient centered approach and the increasing role of managed care regulations have practically transformed medical care in recent years [3, 13]. Paradoxically, patients' wishes and preferences have often remained unclear in this new setting. To determine which aspect of several key features of medical care (either 'organizational' or related to the patient-physician relationship) concern patients the most, we asked patients receiving care at an academic medical center for their opinion, using a clear short questionnaire.
Patients were very keen to participate, as the pilot study and the 100% response rate reveal. The heterogeneity of our study group (Table 1 and Figure) adds significance to our results, as does the fact that preferences were not found to vary with age-group, gender, income, education or illness-related characteristics. Patients with low level of education made more 'administrative' choices, but no particular selection was found to vary with education. In one study from California, patients' preferences for information and control were associated with being female, white, younger, more educated and having a higher income [14]. Our patients' selections however, were independent of demographic variables.
We found that patient's first priority for a change in a shortlist of 6 issues [see Additional file 1] was not related to the organizational aspect of care but to the patient-physician relationship. More than one fourth of the patients participating in the study selected getting more information from the doctor and taking part in decisions as their first priority for a change and improvement (Table 2). Unlike studies that addressed preferences of special patient populations and subgroups such as cancer patients or patients at the end of life, most patients reported here had no major decisions ahead. Nevertheless, many wished to become partners to the doctor's information and decision-making relevant to their care. In the case of some particular patient's subgroups however, alternative preferences might be found. For example, a prominent physician who became ill with cancer gave a moving account of being flooded with information yet he had a strong wish for a physician with authority who would make the 'best' decision on his behalf [15]. Such possible dichotomy between wanting greater information but not necessarily greater decisional control was also identified in several studies of cancer patients [16–18].
Some advantages suggested by research of providing full information to the patient and of shared decision-making*.
▪ Better patient outcomes (5, 29).
▪ Improved patient satisfaction (4, 30).
▪ Increased patient trust (31, 32).
▪ Decreased symptom burden (4).
▪ Decreased use of resources (4).
▪ Increased provision of preventive services (33).
▪ Increased patients' knowledge about medications and management (34).
▪ Better patient adherence and compliance with treatment and medical advice (6).
▪ Improved decisions, since decisions by physicians alone may be susceptible to bias or affected by cultural differences (35, 36) and substituted judgments are often incorrect (37).
▪ Informed consent requires that patients be told their diagnoses, their prognoses and the risks and benefits of all proposed treatment options, including non treatment. Patient autonomy is an ethical and legal right of all patients (38).
Although physicians' time has become a major concern [39], interestingly, patients were least concerned with the short amount of time that the physician could spare for them according to other studies [11, 22]. The often disrupted continuity of care was also not a major issue for most. In a study that examined continuity alone, it was rated highly by patients – who were unwilling however to sacrifice a little more time or money to maintain it [40]. Continuity of care was rated more highly by doctors than by patients [24], suggesting that it can be partly related to the paternalistic model [41]. Only about 11–14% of the patients selected time or continuity as their first priority for a change, about a half or less of those who desired more information and participation in decisions (27.4%). Whether patients' first or second selection is examined, they identify access to specialists/hospital and waiting time for tests as important concerns, second only to patients' information/autonomy (Table 2). Although selected as first priority by just 16–18% of the patients, these issues keep appearing in patients' most favored combinations (Table 3), reinforcing their importance to the patients. At least one of them (access to specialists/hospital) can also be viewed as a measure of a desire for more patient control, rejecting the doctor's role as gatekeeper, imposed by the HMO's [12]. An inverse relationship between the intensity of managed care and patient satisfaction has already been noted in at least one study [42]. The cost of medications was much less important to most patients (<13%). Thus, a simple questionnaire may be utilized to learn not only of patient's priorities, but also of the possible existence of administrative interferences that hinder patient satisfaction with their medical care and need attention.
Our study had several limitations in that the issue selection was partially judgmental, the sample was not very large and the possible role of cultural reasons which may affect patients' selections was not explored. Also, patients' choices necessarily reflect their perceived problems with health services as administered locally. On the other hand, the issues presented for the patient's choice were based on a careful review of the literature (see under 'Methods') as well as a pilot study. The 100% participation rate of patients approached is a significant strength of the study. The study population was as heterogeneous as the population in central Israel, and may well be considered representative of the general Israeli population. Generalizability to other societies remains an open question. Since culturally, our population is essentially similar to other western countries, it is likely – but not proven – that our results may be generalized to other societies. This important point however, remains to be examined in future comparative international studies. Indeed, similar methodology may be easily adapted to study patients' priorities and wishes for improved medical care in any other location.
Understanding the patient's narrative [43–45], providing all information [46] and joint decision-making [47] are increasingly recognized as essential elements of care giving. Our data suggest that at least in the population studied these issues constitute the change in current health care most desired by the patients. While not featuring much in older studies [48], a similar strong desire for patient autonomy was already identified by recent research [28, 49–51]. To answer those needs and achieve the clinical benefits associated with better informed patients and shared decision making (Table 4), physician training programs appear to be an important tool [52]. To overcome current deficiencies these programs should be disseminated, since regardless of background or disease – being well informed by their doctors and allowed to take an active part in decisions – is a major preference for a great many patients.
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An Incredible Weekend at Coachella (Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Performance)April 19th, 2012 by @E_Wish1 | Concert/Festival Review, Hip-Hop/Rap |
We've saved the best for last! As many of you already know, Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre closed off an incredible weekend at Coachella. It was such a big deal that I had to make a separate post for just this set. So many great rappers made guest appearances with the hip-hop legends. The names include, Eminem, Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent, Tony Yayo, Warren G and most notably the famous Tupac hologram.
This was by far the best live performance I have ever seen. Not only am I a huge fan of hip-hop and grew up listening to many of these great artists, but seeing them all live on stage was something I will never forget.
The Tupac hologram which the whole world knows about by now looked so realistic live. It appeared that he was actually there performing "America's Most Wanted" with Snoop Dogg. Apparently, the movements, look, and overall Tupac hologram performance was copied from a show he did at the House of Blues in Hollywood back in 1995. The only thing different was that instead of saying "What's Up LA?!", the people behind the creation of the hologram changed it to "What's Up Coachella?!" with his voice sounding exactly the same. It was truly and incredible process and something I feel is going to catch on at other festivals and shows with other dead artists very soon.
Below are my favorite tracks from the entire performance. For those of you going for Weekend 2, you are in for quite a treat. Please go to this performance on Sunday night instead of Avicii. Nothing against Avicii, he is great; however, he is always traveling the United States and it is extremely rare to see all these great rappers on one stage at the same time, especially with that Tupac hologram. I am sure that the people who went to the Avicii performance regret it. Don't be one of those people. Enjoy!
Tupac – "America's Most Wanted" (featuring Snoop Dogg):
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Physical abuse unchallenged in UK Islamic schools
by Jan Harris
Up to 500,000 students a day attend British madrassas but the physical abuse of pupils at these institutions is slipping through a loophole in the law according to a BBC investigation.
Figures obtained by Radio 4's 'File on 4' programme show that in the last three years more than 400 allegations of physical abuse against pupils at madrassas were made, but just 10 cases came to court and there were only two convictions.
Although corporal punishment is outlawed in UK schools it is still legal in part-time education settings in England if pupils attend lessons for fewer than 12.5 hours per week.
The alarming figures uncovered by the BBC have led to calls for this anomaly in the law to be addressed urgently.
A report by the Independent Safeguarding Authority's chief adviser on child safety, Sir Roger Singleton, is being considered by the government.
Published last year, it recommended that corporal punishment should be banned.
Muslim children attend madrassas in the UK for around 10 hours each week learning to recite the Koran in Arabic.
The Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board, which is responsible for improving standards in mosques, called the figures 'very, very alarming and shocking' and said it would address the issue urgently.
Earlier this month scientist Richard Dawkins attacked Muslim schools for teaching creationism.
He said the schools were filling pupils' heads with 'alien rubbish'.
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Lord Feldman to quit as Conservative chairman
Lord Feldman will stand down as Conservative chairman in autumn.
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Temperature for January 1974
In January 1974 the average high temperature in Brownsville, TX was 71.9°F, and this was 0.4°F warmer than the average of 71.5°F. The hottest day in January 1974 was 18 January when the temperature reached 82.4°F. Overnight the average temperature in January is 51.5°F and in 1974 the average overnight temperature was 1.7°F cooler at 49.8°F.


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Are Home Sizes Finally Done Shrinking?
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine
The trend of the shrinking home size may finally be leveling off, according to the latest Home Design Trends Survey by the American Institute of Architects.
Since 2005, architects have increasingly reported home sizes on the decline as the sluggish economy prompted more home owners to desire smaller homes with lower maintenance and upkeep costs. But the downsizing trend is showing a few indications that it may be coming to an end.
In the first quarter of 2010, nearly 60 percent of the architects surveyed in AIA's Home Design Trends Survey reported home sizes declining. Fast forward to the first quarter of 2011 and that number now has dropped to 52 percent, while 5 percent of architects are now reporting an increase in home sizes. Home sizes in the upper-end of the market, in particular, appear to be stabilizing ahead of more affordable entry-level homes.
"While this doesn't suggest that home sizes are suddenly and dramatically increasing, it does indicate that the pace of decline has slowed," writes AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker in the report. "Until home prices begin to accelerate, it is unlikely that homes sizes and volumes will show significant gains." (What are you seeing in your market? Take our poll!)
This follows on the heels of an AIA home design trends survey earlier this year that showed nearly a quarter of architects reported the size of kitchens was increasing after years of being downsized. More home owners were showing a desire for larger kitchens to accommodate special function areas, such as larger pantry spaces, recharging stations for electronics, and "great rooms" (an integration of the kitchen with the family living space).
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These "great rooms" that are incorporated into an overall open space layout in a home is another design priority that continues to grow in popularity.
"With more pressure on space in the home, interest has grown in designing homes with more open space that gives the household more programmatic flexibility," says Baker in the latest AIA survey. As more home owners look to keep homes affordable in the weak housing market, they are showing a stronger preference for simpler, informal, open layouts with flexible floor plans. On the other hand, formal spaces–such as living rooms–are continuing to lose favor.
The survey also found that more home owners are showing a greater concern about accessibility issues in a home and want to be able to stay in a home as they grow older. As such, a single-floor home design is favored by most households with accessibility concerns.
Overall, the AIA survey found that business conditions for architects is showing improvement, posting its highest billings score since mid-2007, as more home owners show a stronger desire to invest in their homes once again.
What are you finding in your market? Is the downsizing trend with home sizes showing signs of reversing?
I believe that the trends in home designs have certainly been in the right direction. Gradually eliminating the formal areas such as the dining room and living room have been the result of how American families prefer to live in their homes. For the most part this reflects a preference for closer family activities and an appreciation for togetherness. Not only has this been the result of our social develoment, but it also leads to accomodate healthier habits of cooking and eating at home as well as the economics of more efficient living spaces. While a 10,000 square foot home may have an awe spiring appeal, in practical terms it is rather wasteful and cold for a family or 4 regardless of how much they entertain. This realization and the economic of today has led to house designs that still enjoy opulence but on a much smaller scale.


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George Lucas Says Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher & Harrison Ford Signed For 'Episode VII'
It sure looks like Star Wars creator, George Lucas, dropped a bombshell in a fascinating Bloomberg Businessweek feature on how Disney acquired Lucasfilm late last year. When the article's author, Devin Leonard, asked Lucas if the original Star Wars cast will appear in the J.J. Abrams-directed Episode VII, the Force Father replied:
"We had already signed Mark and Carrie and Harrison—or we were pretty much in final stages of negotiation. So I called them to say, 'Look, this is what's going on.' " He pauses. "Maybe I'm not supposed to say that. I think they want to announce that with some big whoop-de-do, but we were negotiating with them." Then he adds: "I won't say whether the negotiations were successful or not."
George Lucas Backtracks On 'Star Wars Episode 7' Cast Spoiler
I love that little Jedi Mind Trick that Lucas attempts at the end. You will not think that I have just thrown a giant hydrospanner into Disney's Star Wars marketing efforts. It sure sounds like backpedaling to me, and when I contacted Leonard to ask him whether Lucas left with the impression that Hamill, Fisher and Harrison are indeed on board, he replied: "I took it as a confirmation."
That's not the only revelation contained in the feature, which you can read here. Lucas also reveals that the negative Internet chatter over his Star Wars prequels got to him. "He found it difficult to be creative when people were calling him a jerk," writes Leonard, who then quotes Lucas saying: "It was fine before the Internet....But now with the Internet, it's gotten very vicious and very personal. You just say, 'Why do I need to do this?' "
Lesson learned: The Dark Side controls the Internet, but The Force lives on at the Magic Kingdom. And here's hoping Harrison Ford finally gets that Han Solo death scene he wanted in Episode VI.
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