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JUDY WOODRUFF: President Obama announced this afternoon that 7.1 million people signed up for health insurance before last night's deadline. That tops the administration's original goal, and it came despite glitches on the healthcare.gov website.
The president marked the achievement with an event in the White House Rose Garden.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: Millions of our fellow citizens know the economic security of health insurance who didn't just a few years ago. And that's something to be proud of. Regardless of your politics or your feelings about me or your feelings about this law, that's something that's good for our economy, and it's good for our country. And there's no good reason to go back.
JUDY WOODRUFF: There was no immediate word on how many of the enrollees were previously uninsured or how many have paid their premiums.
And beyond those questions, Republicans charged again the health care law is doing more harm than good.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell:
SEN. MITCH MCCONNELL, R, Ky., Minority Leader: All across the country, our constituents are having an unpleasant interaction with Obamacare, whether they can sign up for a policy or not. What they're discovering is, of course, higher premiums, higher deductibles. Many of them are losing their jobs. And so it is really a catastrophe for the country, both for the health care providers and the consumers.
JUDY WOODRUFF: The total number of 2014 enrollees is expected to go higher still. Officials have said applicants who began the enrollment process, but weren't able to complete it, will likely qualify for an extension.
For the first time in more than seven years, no American troops died in Afghanistan during an entire month. Casualties have been declining as the size of the U.S. force dwindles to 33,000. The Pentagon said today the last month with no U.S. fatalities in the Afghan war was January of 2007.
The official death toll from the Washington state mudslide reached 27 today, while the number of people missing was lowered to 22. Meanwhile, Governor Jay Inslee reported that damage from the slide has reached $10 million. He asked for a federal disaster declaration.
Bad weather again hindered the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight. Eleven planes returned to their base in Perth, Australia, without finding anything. And the head of the search effort warned, it could drag on for a long time.
John Sparks of Independent Television News went out with one of the planes and filed this report.
JOHN SPARKS, ITN: Personnel and planes from five nations have gathered here, and the recovery of the stricken jetliner now their collective responsibility.
But they have made little progress. Still, nobody's giving up. Crew members from this Australian Orion have already made eight attempts to find debris from Flight 370. Yet all they have found so far is bad weather and plenty of false leads.
SMOKEY DAWSON, Flight Lieutenant, Australian Air Force: There's been multiple sightings of objects. It's just, the problem is, they haven't been able to confirm whether or not they're related to the aircraft. And that's the difficulty we have.
JOHN SPARKS: Flight Lieutenant Dawson provided an example. They saw this yesterday.
SMOKEY DAWSON: Can you tell what that is?
MAN: No.
SMOKEY DAWSON: Neither can I. You have got to try and I.D. it, but it's a tradeoff between identifying something and continuing with the search as well.
JOHN SPARKS: These are not ideal conditions to conduct a search operation. In fact, the pilot's just called the weather shocking. The visibility is poor. The swell is high. And that doesn't make it easy to find debris. It's a pretty bumpy ride as well.
The aircraft bounced around 350 feet above the water, and the crew did their best, trying to pick out objects on the surface, but they didn't see much, a few fishing buoys and a pod of whales. Once again, there was no sign of MH370.
Their work was painstaking and professional, but 10 Squadron's latest mission offered little in return, no debris no evidence of a Boeing 777 that's disappeared without a trace. Still, the Australians and their Orion will be back up there tomorrow.
JUDY WOODRUFF: For the first time, evacuees from the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan will be allowed to live in their former homes. More than 100,000 people fled the 12-mile hot zone around the plant after an earthquake and tsunami wrecked three nuclear reactors in March of 2011. As of today, 357 people were allowed to go back to an area where radiation levels are deemed safe. It was not clear how many would decide to make the move.
NATO member countries ordered a halt today to all civilian and military cooperation with Russia. They also agreed to consider sending more arms and troops to parts of Eastern Europe. It's a reaction to Russia's annexation of Crimea and troop buildup near Eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, Moscow sharply increased natural gas prices for Ukraine. The move puts new pressure on the financially struggling nation.
In economic news, U.S. auto sales picked up last month. Chrysler reported a 13 percent increase in sales. Ford, Toyota and Nissan all reported single-digit gains. General Motors was up 4 percent, despite a series of safety recalls.
On Wall Street today, the Dow Jones industrial average gained nearly 75 points to close at 16,532. The Nasdaq rose 69 points to close at 4,268. The S&P 500 added 13 to finish at 1,885.


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Scouts experienced an emotional trip to Belgium as they remembered relatives lost during the war.
Twelve members of the 10th Chippenham Air Scouts travelled to Ypres, a town that has become synonymous with the First World War.
Oliver and Toby Stanford were able to visit the grave of their great great uncle Fred Stanford, a private in the Royal Army Medical Corps.
He was killed in action on November 7, 1917 and this was the first time members of his family had been able to pay their respects to him.
On Saturday the Scouts, who are all aged between 10 and 14, went out onto the battlefields. They had the opportunity to visit British and German graves, as well as a section of preserved trench and bunkers.
They linked with the past by researching a relative or a local man and set out to find them to pay their respects.
One of the most poignant moments of the weekend was when they found the graves of two 15-year-olds who had been killed in the fighting.
On Saturday evening the boys sold poppies at the Menin Gate and were asked to form a Guard of Honour along the path to where the wreaths were to be laid that night at the memorial.
On Sunday they attended the church service at St George's Church followed by a parade to the Menin Gate watched by up to 10,000 people and covered by Belgian national TV.
Three of the boys were asked to carry and lay the Royal British Legion wreaths at the act of remembrance in the presence of HRH Prince Philippe of Belgium. Scout leader Chris Jones said: "I thought it was a moving trip for all the boys on the visit.
"For the four of the lads who lost relatives during the war it was the first time they could visit, and I think has given their families some closure.
"We also visited the grave of Lt Will Granger who was born in Chippenham and had been a Scout, so that was relevant and poignant.
"It had been wet, there was mud and it stank of stagnant water. Pretty much the conditions in 1917 when the boys' relatives were killed.
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The David Lean Cinema Campaign is screening a variety of films at Fairfield Halls throughout the summer.
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On Friday July 26 at 7pm there will be showing of Stoker, 18, starring Nicola Kidman and Matthew Goode. The film is about a girl called India who becomes infatuated with her uncle.
The film is directed by Chan-wook Park and was released earlier this year.
Hansel and Gretel is the next film to be shown on August 3 at 7pm.
The 15 rated film is a spin on the classic fairytale. Hansel and Gretel are bounty hunters who track and kill witches all over the world.
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In mid August there are a selection of family films on show.
On August 23 and 24 the magical adventure film Epic is being screened. Starring Beyonce Knowles and Amanda Seyfried, the film is about a teenager who finds herself in a magical world.
The Wizard of Oz is being shown on Wednesday August 28, with the latest Oz tale, Oz The Great and the Powerful, being shown on August 29.
The last two films to be shown in the season is the The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio on August 30 and Amour on September 5.
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Kent -- Kent State University is continuing demolition and construction work on its Esplanade walkway extension, a project that has led the school to purchase more than $9.7 million in real estate near the northwest edge of campus in the past four years.
Kent State's board of trustees agreed to purchase a house at 213 S. Willow St. recently from the Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority for $200,000. It was the 42nd property the university has purchased in the area for its Esplanade extension project, which will carry the university's walkway from its current endpoint at the intersection of South Lincoln Street and Hilltop Drive across Haymaker Parkway into downtown Kent.
With the purchase of the PMHA house, Kent State has spent $9,737,000 on properties located on East College, College Court, East Erie, South Lincoln, East Main and South Willow.
Kent State has paid an average of about $232,000 per property it has purchased in the area.
The most expensive property the university bought for the project -- Cutler Real Estate at 414 E. Main St. -- cost the university $610,000. The cheapest property, a vacant plot on East Erie, formerly owned by Pierre DuBois, cost Kent State $10,000.
Most of the homes KSU has purchased have been slated for demolitions to make way for the Esplanade, while others have been purchased to prevent development near the path.
KSU spokeswoman Emily Vincent said nine houses on College, Lincoln and Willow were targeted for expedited demolition after a suspicious fire occurred at a vacant home the school owned at 128 S. Lincoln St. in early November.
"A couple of the houses were taken down recently," Vincent said. "The remaining houses will be down by the end of the month."
The nearly $10 million in purchases does not include the money Kent State agreed to spend on leasing the DuBois Book Store site just south of the Esplanade project. Trustees agreed to a 15-year lease on the 3.75-acre site at South Lincoln and East Summit streets at a rate of about $23,000 per month to keep the site away from other potential developers.
If Kent State pays $23,000 per month to lease the site for 15 years, the total cost to the university would be more than $4 million. Kent State will then have the option to purchase the site for a nominal fee, possibly $1, according to Kent State officials.
Kent State President Lester Lefton said the university has no short-term plans for the DuBois Book Store site, except possibly for use as a staging ground for construction equipment when it builds a new architecture building on or around the Esplanade extension in the next few years.
The school will have the right to demolish the book store, which operated on the site for 75 years before closing in June 2011, but Lefton said a decision has not yet been made to raze the structure.
HE SAID school officials made the move to lease the property because they did not want to see a retail complex, self-storage facility or any type of development on the DuBois site that would not match the aesthetic of the Esplanade or the northwest corner of campus.
He added while the university may not have a long-term plan for the property now, that could easily change in 15 or 20 years.
"It's likely that we'll have a very important use for that strategically placed piece of land," Lefton said.
Beyond the land purchases, Kent State is also paying for the bulk of the estimated $2.5 million in construction costs for the walkway. While the university is spearheading the effort to build the walkway, the city of Kent will oversee the construction because of conditions of $700,000 in grant funding it received from the Ohio Department of Transportation to go toward the project.
University officials expect the project to wrap up in late spring 2013, in time for the opening of the KSU Hotel and Conference Center.
The Esplanade extension will end at the intersection of Haymaker Parkway and DePeyster Street -- the location of the hotel -- near more than $100 million in public and private redevelopment work in downtown Kent including retail, office space and a parking deck.
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http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilsangam/1876/moffittg.htm EARLY SETTLERS OF SANGAMON COUNTY - 1876 By John Carroll Power
These biographies were submitted by a researcher and evidently abstracted from the 1876 History of Sangamon County, IL. Errors could occur, so one should always verify the correctness by obtaining copies of vitals and performing all necessary research to document what is contained herein.
MOFFITT, GEORGE, was born about 1780 [s/b abt. 1776], in Augusta county, Va., was married to Rebecca Gilkison, had two children there, and then moved to Fayette county, Ky., where six children were born. The family moved to Christian county, Ky., and from there to Sangamon county, Ill., arriving in what is now Ball township in 1829. Of their children--
JOHN, born in Viaginia, died in Sangamon county, unmarried, aged about forty-five years.
MYRA, born in Virginia, married in Sangamon county to Moses Archer. See his name.
SALLY, born in Kentucky, married in Sangamon county to David Black. They had six children, and Mr. Black died in 1857. His widow lives with her son GEORGE, who married in St. Clair county to Lavina Broom. They have six children, and live near Blue Mound, Macon county, Illinois.
EVELINE, born in Kentucky, married in Sangamon county to Thomas Drennan. See his name.
MARGARET, born May 18, 1808, in Fayette county, Ky., married in Sangamon county to Thompson Pyle. See his name.
GEORGE, born in Kentucky, married in Sangamon county to Mahala Peters, moved to Jefferson county, Iowa, and died, leaving a widow and three children there.
MARTHA, born in Kentucky, married in Sangamon county, to Calvin Stevenson, had one son, and Mr. S. died. His widow married James Mitts. They had seven children, and she died near Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
REBECCA, born in 1814, in Kentucky, married in 1826, in Sangamon county to Smith Ball. See his name.
Mrs. Rebecca Moffitt died in 1829, in Sangamon county, and Mr. Moffit married Mrs. Betsy Dawdy. They had two children--
JAMES and EMILY, and George Moffitt died in 1860, in Jefferson county, Iowa. His widow lives with her son James, in Mt. Pleasant. Iowa.--1874.


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Margaret Mae Shook, 77, of Lawson, passed away Friday, Sept. 28, 2007 at her home.
She was born May 3, 1930 in Kansas City, Kan., the daughter of Wilbur L. and Pansy Daisy (Bennett) Wood. On Nov. 4, 1946 she was united in marriage to James Gene "J.G." Shook at Fort Scott, Kan. Margaret was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and a member of St. Ann Catholic guild.
Survivors include: one daughter and son-in-law, Linda A. Schwab and her husband, Garry of Independence; four sons and two daughters-in-law, David James Shook of Smithville, Donald E. Shook and his wife, Roxanne, of Lawson, Richard V. Shook and his wife, Jacky, of Broomfield, Colo., and Earl L. Shook of Excelsior Springs; three sisters, Marian A. Burch of Wheatridge, Colo., Martha J. Moore of Fla., and Rose Marie Stroud of Broomfield, Colo.; twelve grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Her husband, her parents, one son, Danny Shook, one grandson, Jermey James Shook, and one brother Grant C. Wood, preceded her in death.
Memorials may be given to St. Ann Catholic Church in Excelsior Springs.
Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2007 at Polley Funeral Home in Lawson, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. A mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 at 11 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Excelsior Springs, with Msgr. Bill Caldwell officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Excelsior Springs.
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Differential Effect of Silodosin Versus Tamsulosin on Stone Clearance After Extra-corporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
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Tamsulosin is an alpha blocker usually prescribed for urinary complaints that has been shown to have some benefit in allowing kidney stones to pass through the ureter. Silodosin is a new alpha blocker that acts more rapidly than tamsulosin and has been shown to have specific receptors on the ureter. The investigators would like to see if there is some benefit to taking silodosin over tamsulosin after extra-corporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to break kidney stones in terms of allowing the ureteral fragments to pass through the ureter. Our hypothesis is that silodosin will be at least as effective as tamsulosin in terms of allowing stones to pass, but may allow them to pass more quickly because of the rapid onset of action.
The side effect profile for both drugs is quite similar and tolerable. Patients may experience some common side effects associated with tamsulosin, including abnormal ejaculation, dizziness, rhinitis (runny nose, sneezing), and somnolence (sleepiness). Serious reactions include orthostatic hypotension, syncope (fainting), and priapism (prolonged undesired erection).
Patients may experience some common side effects with both silodosin and tamsulosin including ejaculatory dysfunction, dizziness, postural hypotension, diarrhea, and headache. Serious side effects are rare and include orthostatic hypotension, intra-operative floppy iris syndrome, syncope, and priapism.
Patients will experience the discomfort normally associated with kidney stones. All efforts will be made to alleviate these discomforts, including the use of the study medications. Patients will be able to take their routine prescribed pain medications, and will be asked to keep a record of their pain medication use.
The investigators will be randomly enrolling patients from all racial backgrounds and of both genders. They must have kidney stones ranging in size from 4mm to 1.0 cm and have no prior treatment for the study.
The primary endpoint of this study is the clearance rate of kidney stones. That is, in what period of time does the patient achieve clearance, is stone free and has all residual stones gone. The secondary endpoints of this study include analgesic use, residual stones remaining, need for re-treatment, need for intervention, steinstrasse clearance, and the need for hospitalization.
|Kidney Stones
|Drug: silodosin Procedure: Extra-corporeal shock wave lithotripsy Drug: Tamsulosin
|Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Differential Effect of Silodosin Versus Tamsulosin on Stone Clearance After ESWL
- Clearance rate of kidney stones (days) [ Time Frame: 1 year ]The primary endpoint of this study is the clearance rate of kidney stones. That is, in what period of time does the patient achieve clearance, is stone free and has all residual stones gone. This outcome measure will be measured in days.
- Analgesic use [ Time Frame: 1 year ]Analgesic use, number of pills of pain medication
- Residual stones remaining [ Time Frame: 1 year ]Residual stones remaining, based on imaging
- need for re-treatment [ Time Frame: 1 year ]need for re-treatment. Either the patient will need another ESWL, or hospitilization
- need for intervention [ Time Frame: 1 year ]need for intervention. Either ESWL again or hospitilization and further procedures such as laser lithotripsy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, open surgery
- steinstrasse clearance [ Time Frame: 1 year ]steinstrasse clearance. Whether or not stone clearance is achieved or not
- need for hospitalization [ Time Frame: 1 year ]need for hospitalization. either yes or no
|Study Start Date:
|March 2012
|Study Completion Date:
|February 2013
|Primary Completion Date:
|February 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Placebo Comparator: Group A
Patients will receive ESWL and no medication
Procedure: Extra-corporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Active Comparator: Group B
Patients will receive Flomax after ESWL
Procedure: Extra-corporeal shock wave lithotripsy
ESWLDrug: Tamsulosin
Tamsulosin 0.4mg PO Qday
Active Comparator: Group C
Patients will receive silodosin after ESWL
Drug: silodosin
8mg PO QdayProcedure: Extra-corporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Detailed Description:
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults age 18 to 70
- Non-diabetics
- White blood cell count and serum creatinine level within normal range
- Urine analysis consistent with absence of infection
- Negative urine culture
- Absence of subjective or objective fever
- Ability to tolerate oral fluids and pain medication
- Unilateral ureteral calculus < 10mm visible on CT scan within the ureter
- Ability to make informed medical decisions regarding consent
- Willingness to follow up in the urology office
Exclusion criteria:
Adults unable to consent
- Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers)
- Pregnant women
- Prisoners
- Prior treatment for this particular stone
- Medical therapy only for stone disease
- Chronic narcotic use
- Current alpha blocker therapy
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01560091
|United States, Pennsylvania
|Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19141
|Principal Investigator:
|Richard Harkaway, MD
|Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
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|Richard Harkaway, PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR, Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
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|NCT01560091 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|March 16, 2012
|Last Updated:
|February 16, 2017
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|Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
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Keywords provided by Richard Harkaway, Albert Einstein Healthcare Network:
clearance rate
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Kidney Calculi
Kidney Diseases
Urologic Diseases
Urinary Calculi
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists
Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists
Adrenergic Antagonists
Adrenergic Agents
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Washington: A US court has concluded that DNA evidence exonerates a man who spent 26 years in prison for the 1982 rape and murder of a Washington DC woman.
Kevin Martin's case marks the fifth time in as many years that federal prosecutors in Washington acknowledged that errors by an elite FBI forensic unit have led to a wrongful conviction. All five men are African-American. The five spent a combined 134 years in prison.
US government lawyer Ronald Machen joined defence calls to vacate Mr Martin's conviction and declare him innocent of the attack on Ursula Brown. Mr Machen cited DNA evidence that contradicts a previous finding by forensic experts linking Mr Martin to a pubic hair collected at the crime scene.
''Thirty years ago, Kevin Martin was unjustly branded a rapist and murderer,'' Mr Machen said. ''It is never too late to do justice.''
Mr Martin, who has long professed innocence in the killing, left the courthouse with his name cleared. He was paroled in 2009 and lives in San Francisco.
''I am free at last. I am humbled. I never gave up,'' Mr Martin said, hugging and high-fiving his lawyers. Mr Martin's younger sister, his fiance, his six-year-old niece and other family members gathered around. ''I just want to live,'' said Mr Martin, now 50.
The hearing came as Mr Machen's office nears the end of a 2½-year review of all convictions involving FBI hair matches that was launched in 2012 after demands by the Washington DC Public Defender Service. The service has worked to clear four other men convicted by such matches since 2009. And the troubling problems exposed in the FBI lab's methods have led the Bureau and Justice Department to undertake a nationwide review of more than 2100 convictions in the 1980s and 1990s.
The first of the exonerations occurred in December 2009 when Superior Court Judge Fred Ugast ordered the release of Donald Gates, then 60, after DNA results cleared him of a rape-murder for which he had spent 28 years in prison.
The Public Defender Service, which represented Mr Gates, also found that prosecutors failed for many years to disclose that the Justice Department's inspector-general identified problems with work done by the FBI agent who linked Mr Gates' hair to the crime.
Judge Ugast ordered Mr Machen's office to review all cases handled by the agent, Michael Malone. In 2012 Mr Machen ordered a review of all convictions that relied on FBI hair analysis.
Since then, Superior Court judges have exonerated three more wrongfully convicted men – Santae Tribble and Cleveland Wright, of two connected murders; and Kirk Odom of rape – after DNA tests contradicted claims by FBI hair examiners. The three men collectively spent nearly 80 years in prison.
At the close of the Monday hearing, Superior Court Judge Robert Richter wished Martin well. ''Take care Mr Martin,'' he said. ''You look like a happy man. I'm glad to see this.''
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The 'Capote' actor's mother, Marilyn O'Connor, releases a statement in which she says, 'He was a gift to me for 46 years. I wanted more.'
The mother of Philip Seymour Hoffman has spoken for the first time following the death of the "Capote" actor. In a statement which was read by Hoffman's friend Jack Garner at a tribute event on Friday, February 28, Marilyn O'Connor said that her son's death was "devastating."
"It has been a devastating loss for us, but I know that you also feel a great sorrow," read the statement. "We miss and cry for the little boy and the man, the brother, the uncle, the husband, the father, the friend, and while we will miss seeing him, we will also miss his talent, his knowledge of his craft, and seeing results of his hard work. He was a gift to me for 46 years. I wanted more."
"My heart is broken and will never be the same again. I know many of you feel the same. We will find our way through this and hear his clear voice and laughter as we do, because he is cheering for all of us to go on, to shine, to be the best that we can be," the statement continued. "Thank you all and especially, The Little Theatre, a place Phil loved to go and watch movies."
According to Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, O'Connor said that there would be two memorial events to honor the actor in New York City and Rochester, N.Y., this spring.
Hundreds of people paid tribute to Hoffman during a screening of six movies at The Little Theatre in Rochester this weekend. "He just was a tremendous talent and it would have been interesting to see in the next 20 or 25 years what he could have offered to the theater," a visitor called Bill Young told WXXI News. Proceeds from the viewing will go to a new Hoffman award at the Rochester Teen Film Festival.


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The Terrace at MidTowne is a 92-unit, rental community for seniors (age 62+) at 991 Abigail in Midlothian and will be available for occupancy in the spring of 2013. The Terrace includes 66 1 bedroom/1 bath apartments and 26 2 bedroom/2 bath apartments, with a variety of floor plans from which to choose. Fifty two of the units will be located in a two-story elevator building that also includes a variety of community spaces and leasing offices.
The remaining 40 units are single-story cottage-style units with carports. Beautifully landscaped grounds will include an outdoor area with covered seating and a water feature.
This senior-friendly independent living community will offer services that encourage health and wellness, facilitate social interaction, and foster creativity. Whether you wish to share a cup of coffee with your neighbor on The Terrace, join a book club discussion in the Library, or exercise in the Fitness Center, our common amenities will be there for your enjoyment. Located in the heart of Midlothian's new MidTowne neighborhood, The Terrace is convenient to shopping and other commercial amenities located in the MidTowne area.
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Thursday, September 14, 2006
PS: Ali and Aamir, thank you much for the wishlist gifts! Its a trippy feeling to get an Amazon package on your doorstep when you know you did not buy anything! :) From your quite random assortment, Captain Underpants will be my book of choice tonight as I try to think of something other than this job, and actually get some rest.
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- 1:10 AM, September 14, 2006
- Tee said...
LOL - I have had those feelings when paying bills online. I re-read all the info, amount to pay, which account, date, etc several times and even after that I still feel worried when I hit SUBMIT. LOL.
It's in God's hands now. Try to relax!
- 9:13 AM, September 14, 2006
- mystic-soul said...
And application is for.....?
- 10:06 AM, September 14, 2006
- Aisha said...
anon thanks :)
Tee... hm yeah... and here it was the job of my dreams... so when they say "are you sure you're ready" I mean... thats a hard thing to click to :0)
Mystic: http://aishaiqbal.blogspot.com/2006/09/mia-for-minute.html
- 10:09 AM, September 14, 2006
Aisha, I think Mystic already knew that, but, like me, was wondering about what the job really was!
- 2:13 PM, September 14, 2006
- Aisha said...
Yeah, you're right its really vague. If you are interested in it plase email me and ill be happy to share with you, i just feel uncomfortable disclsoig on a public medium b/c you nver know who is readin and the process is competitive.
- 6:41 PM, September 14, 2006
Oh, no! Don't worry! I know exactly how competitive things can get. Good luck! And let us know if it works out the way you want it to.
- 9:11 PM, September 14, 2006
- Aisha said...
i dont mind sharing it in a personal medium! Insh'allah if I were to be fortunate enough to get this, I will probably talk about it non stop... if I dont, there will probably a post of the ensuing depression :)
- 11:23 PM, September 14, 2006


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The Comfort Inn City Centre Birmingham is conveniently located in the heart of the cosmopolitan city of Birmingham, this charming hotel is housed in a beautiful, red-bricked Victorian building just a stone's throw from New Street Station and the famous Bullring shopping centre. With a wealth of restaurants, bars, theatres and attractions just waiting outside its front door, it is the perfect place for both leisure and business customers alike. A historical landmark in its own right, the original building dates back to 1883 and great deal of care has been taken to ensure it still retains many of its original period features, including a marvellous pull-cage lift.
However, guests can still look forward to experiencing all the contemporary amenities that one would expect from a hotel of this calibre. The Comfort Inn Birmingham prides itself on its uncompromising commitment to customer service, combining resolute efficiency with a unique personal touch. When it comes to accommodation, the comfort and convenience of guests are the cornerstones upon which all of the rooms are composed. Each of the 40 tastefully decorated, en-suite bedrooms are well-appointed with all the amenities needed to guarantee a relaxing and stress-free stay. This includes Wi-Fi access for a fee, television, telephone, tea & coffee making facilities. Whether business or leisure, a family or a solo traveller, there are a range of room types to choose from, including Single, Double, Twin, and Triple options. Business travellers in particular will appreciate additional conveniences like copy and fax services, as well as two on-site meeting rooms. With capacity for up to 50 delegates, these are perfect for hosting a multitude of corporate events including seminars, training sessions and conferences. What's more the ICC is only a 15 minute walk from the hotel. Also, we are proud to be a pet-friendly hotel, if you would like to bring your well behaved companion along with you, please get in touch with us after making your booking. Charges may apply. Each morning guests can look forward to starting the day with a traditional English breakfast, or if they prefer, lighter options are also available (please note no restaurant is available in the evenings). The Station Bar, located on the premises, is a great place to unwind after a long journey or a frantic day's high-street shopping. Offering a fine selection of beers, wines, ales and light snacks, guests are free to relax and enjoy the friendly ambiance or perhaps watch a game on the large screen TV. The city of Birmingham is renowned for its abundance of exciting attractions, whether it's an action packed weekend, a romantic getaway or a business trip there is truly something for everyone. No account of this vibrant city would be complete without first mentioning the fantastic shopping; The Mailbox offers big brand indulgence from the likes of Harvey Nichols, Hugo Boss and Emporio Armani, whilst the Bullring, one of the UK's largest shopping centres is perfect for favourite high-street stores such as Topshop, Apple, DKNY and of course the iconic Selfridges. And what with the colourful markets and the world-famous Jewellery Quarter, it's a virtual shopper's paradise. The cosmopolitan nature of Birmingham is reflected in the sheer quality and choice of its many restaurants and eateries. From Michelin Stars and stylish dishes to traditional pub lunches and tasty snacks there is something for all budgets and culinary palettes to enjoy. It's no surprise that the nightlife in Birmingham is as thriving and energetic as the city itself; with an endless selection of exciting bars and night-clubs as well as comedy clubs, theatres and gigs, there is always something happening. Just a 15 minute walk from the hotel is the National Indoor Arena, one of the busiest large scale indoor sporting and entertainment venues in Europe. Those seeking more cultural pursuits are just as spoilt for choice. The Hippodrome, Birmingh
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Plana jardim bonito em Nadur cume, Gozo, com deslumbrantes vistas panorâmicas sobre a costa sul Gozitan, Comino e Malta. Espaçosos e bem decorados e muito confortável, com um grande terraço e área de jardim para comer ao ar livre, churrascos, ou simplesmente sentar-se e ler um livro. O apartamento está localizado na pequena cidade tranquila de Nadur. Em fevereiro de Nadur orgulha de o carnaval mais antigo da Europa e em 2005 ganhou o Prêmio primeiro para o melhor carnaval na Europa. A maioria das baías estão a 5 minutos de carro, ou seja, Ramla Bay, a maior praia de areia, Hondoq ir Rummien e San Blas também estão a 5 minutos. A cidade capital de Victoria está a 10 minutos de distância. Existem alguns passeios fantásticos do apartamento e mapas e rotas estão disponíveis. A aldeia de Nadur tem um supermercado, loja de ferragens de jornais e um restaurante e bar de vinhos, e é perto do porto principal, Mgarr. WiFi seguro através de router brosdband está disponível.
We stayed in the apartment for 12 nights: there is everything one can want! From the smallest items (such as a big shopping bag, extremely useful when you go shopping), to all the pans, glasses, plates, dishes one could need. The apartment is amazing, the view breathless. The ceiling fans cool you up when it's too hot, and you will love your meals outside on the terrace looking at the colors of the blue lagoon.
Diana was very nice and she met us at the airport with the keys. The position of the apartment is very convenient (and I have been in Nadur for 4 years and know places very well). Must go!!!
We appreciated this apartment, It is very quiet and well equiped. Its terasse and Its small garden are quiet. Its view on Gozo channel is very nice.
We recommande this apartment. It is well locazited, It is easy to visit Gozo from Nadur.
It was with some trepidation that we booked our Gozo holiday accommodation, sight unseen via the net, but it turned out to be an inspired choice.
We were met at the airport and given directions which were easy to follow, but must admit we did resort to Google maps at one stage. We found the apartment with little difficulty and had no problem parking in the street.
The first thing that struck us about the apartment was the homely atmosphere, and then we were completely blown away by the view when we stepped out onto the patio. The photographs on the Net don't do it justice. The colour of the sea was amazing. The view encompasses Comino and all the way to Malta. We spent many breakfasts and late afternoon drinks sitting out there, relaxing and watching the ferries travel back and forth between Malta and Gozo.
The apartment was very clean and well equipped with everything one needed to cook meals. The bathrooms were clean and the beds comfortable. It was in a very quiet position and an easy walk to the shops in Nadur, where one could access supermarkets, butchers, bakeries and a few cafes and restaurants.
Victoria was a short drive, as was Ramla beach, which we found to be a good place to swim. Most things were a very short drive from the apartment and driving on Gozo was very easy, as they drive on the same side of the road in Malta.
The owner recommended a number of restaurants, which we tried out. We enjoyed the meals, and always tried the local wines, which weren't too bad, but be warned Gozo meal sizes are huge.
We were looking for a very relaxing holiday and it certainly met our brief. The general atmosphere was very laid back, and everyone we came across was helpful and friendly which made our stay even more enjoyable. We were not looking to become involved in activities, but for those who wish to participate in water sports there is plenty available to fill your days.
I would recommend this apartment to anyone looking to relax in a comfortable, home like atmosphere. A car is advisable, though there are buses nearby.
If I am lucky enough to go back to Gozo again, I will certainly stay here, as I don't think there is a better spot on the island.
Very comfortable garden apartment with a glorious view over the sea towards Comino and Malta.
Met Diana at the airport who gave us the keys and some useful local information and directions to the flat. Its an easy drive from the airport to the ferry to get to Gozo and the apartment is only 10 mins away from the ferry port. The apartment is very comfortable, well furnished and has wireless broadband and a modern TV. Everything worked and was in good condition and it was apparent that things are regularly replaced and updated.
The bedrooms are comfortable but do shut the windows at night as they are at street level and noisy motorbikes pass by in the night.
The kitchen is modern and well equipped and has everything you would need for your stay if you plan to cook in. The apartment has a lovely view over the bay and has a large balcony which then steps down onto a courtyard garden with a lemon tree. We had all our meals out on the balcony enjoying the view by day and the local fireworks at night.
Gozo is a lovely island, easy to drive around and very friendly. Every town has a few restaurants, Nadur has two that we tried - Anthony's in the centre and Fliegu (great view from their balcony) just down the road from the apartment and both were excellent. We spent most of our time diving with Bubbles Diving in Marsalforn who took us on some very varied and lovely dives all around the island. There are some good beaches within 10 - 15 mins driving, Ramla Bay is the best but busy at weekends and Sam Blas bay is very pretty but small with limited parking. Victoria is worth a visit, the citadel and Cathedral are good and there is a local crafts village which has a smithy and glass making factory for local souvenirs out on the Xlendi road.
Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Garden apartment, Diana was very welcoming, the flat was clean, well equipped and modern with a lovely view and very handy for visiting anywhere on the island. I would recommend it to anyone who can manage stairs up to the main door and then down to the apartment front door.
We have spent our holidays in this beautiful apartment and we were very satisfied:
- The fully equipped with a fully equipped kitchen, TV, internet, 2 bathrooms was more then we originally had expected.
- The view to the harbor of Gozo is impressive.
- The road to the shops in the center (e.g. supermarket, pharmacy, butcher) is not far away.
- The stations of the public buses are also nearby.
For individual tourists, the apartment is highly recommended, as Nadur is an authentic site, and even the contact with the population is still possible.
We will keep this holiday in memory.
We honeymooned here in August 2010. I booked the entire trip by myself so I was concerned that my wife would like the apartment. I needn't have worried: her first comment was "you've done so well!"
First impressions: Diana the friendly owner met us at the airport. Taxi ride to Gozo ferry was pre-booked with Mayjo car rentals. We picked up our hire car in Mgarr harbour and headed up the winding hill. The apartment was easy to find; the cleaner met us there and let us in.
It's airy, spacious and as you can see it has wonderful views over the Channel. We spent every mealtime on the terrace, and there are fly screens to stop mosquitos getting indoors. We enjoyed fresh lemons from the tree in the courtyard!
Indoors, the kitchen is well equipped (you can't see exactly from the photos but it is U-shaped). The living room is pleasant, seats 4, there are candlesticks for evening atmosphere. Ceiling fan = better than air con (quieter, less energy).
Bedroom is lovely and cool in summer. The en-suite is handy, has a bidet and a shower over a bathtub. The other bathroom has a walk-in shower but we did not use it.
The high window is onto the street but it is an exceedingly quiet passage. In fact Nadur is an exceedingly quiet town, away from the main square. It is perfect for secluded and relaxed holidays. Small grocery stores and butchers in the town were open mornings and late afternoons only, with a long break for lunch. Nadur's church, although not the largest or most famous on the island, is beautiful. The two best things about staying in Nadur were:
1) The aspect. Coming in and out, the town looks wonderful coming in, and the views look wonderful going out, whether that's towards the harbour or the capital.
2) Ftira. Nadur hosts two small bakeries that make ftira by hand, the Gozitan equivalent of pizza. Maxokk was our favourite, €5, pre order, walking distance from apartment…delicious.
It's easy to reach Victoria/Rabat, Xaghra and the beaches. Ramla is OK but touristy and a bit stony. San Blas is best, but steep walk & go early for a parking space. Hondoq is gravelly but you can hire a sea kayak to explore the coast :-)
I'd recommend this apartment. The only thing I would have wanted more of was information beforehand, a few more photos / bits of info to help us plan. But it's clean, lovely, well equipped, good value and easy to book. Having toured much of Gozo in 8 days I'm confident we chose one of the best places to stay on the island.
Nadur é uma pacata vila no topo da colina com vista para Mgarr porto, Comino e Gozo. Um pode ser auto-suficiente aqui, ou pode, dentro de alguns quilômetros, estar em belas praias, passeios costeiros ou cidades maiores.
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The Islamic State's illicit oil trade remains profitable like their other nefarious businesses. But their cash began to dry up after overspending on three months of costly foreign terrorist operations and heavy investments in developing hi-tech weapons and WMD.
DEBKAfile Special Report March 26, 2014
World leaders meeting at The Hague Tuesday, March 26 played a computer game simulating an imminent threat of terrorists assembling a dirty bomb from stolen nuclear materials for unleashing against a Western City. President Barack Obama, China's Xi Jinping, British premier David Cameron and Chancellor Angela Merkel, among others, had to push one of four buttons on their tablets to test their response to a short film which showed a mock terrorist announcing the bomb was ready and able to bring sudden death to hundreds of thousands.
DEBKAfile Exclusive Analysis November 24, 2013
The first preliminary nuclear deal the six world powers (US, Russia, China, UK, France and German) signed with Iran before dawn Sunday, Nov. 24, failed to address the most suspicious elements of Iran's nuclear program, i.e. its clandestine military elements. The expanded UN inspections were not applied, for instance, to Iran's concealed nuclear sites - or even Parchin where Iran is suspected of testing nuclear-related explosions. Israel, the Gulf states and others therefore fear Iran's nuclear program will continue to advance. debkafile lists seven of the most glaring loopholes.
DEBKAfile Exclusive Report May 18, 2012
Iran was rattled by the United Arab Emirates air force war games over the Strait of Hormuz in conjunction with the US and France and Israel's maneuvers in the Mediterranean. Its rejoinder was a maneuver of its own to practice offensive special operations raids for the first time.
DEBKAfile Exclusive Report April 26, 2012
Israel's war preparations are based on the estimate that by the end of 2012, Iran will be able to produce a crude nuclear device as well as a dirty bomb. It calculates as high the risk that Tehran will decide to use those devices for war against Israel in the short term and not wait until it has complete nuclear warhead ready for a ballistic missile.
DEBKAfile Exclusive Report April 20, 2012
Israel is fed up with being kept in the dark, doesn't trust American diplomatic maneuvers to stop a nuclear Iran and is getting ready to make its own decisions after the May 23 Baghdad talks between the P5-1 and Iran. That is the message coming from Binyamin Netanyahu and top Israeli figures.
DEBKAfile Exclusive Report March 5, 2012
German and Japanese intelligence sources Monday, March 5, confirmed to debkafile that Western intelligence had known for 11 months that North Korea had carried out at least one covert underground nuclear test in 2010 on an Iranian radioactive bomb or nuclear warhead. Shortly after the first test in April, a large team of Iranian nuclear experts arrived in Pyongyang to prepare the second one in May, after which Iran transferred to the North Korean nuclear energy commission the sum of $55 million.
DEBKAfile Exclusive Report October 12, 2010
debkafile's military and counter-terror sources report that Tuesday, Oct. 12, large-scale Israeli police, counter-terror squads, border police, first aid personnel and firefighters staged the most extensive exercise Israel has ever conducted against multiple terrorist attacks in its eastern and central regions including Jerusalem. The drill included an Al Qaeda penetration of crowded downtown Jerusalem with unconventional weapons - the first time Israeli has simulated an Al Qaeda infiltration of a large city.
DEBKAfile Special Report April 12, 2010
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A woman will be on the sex offenders' register for ten years after she admitted sexually assaulting another woman.
Kelly Ballinger-Mountford, 30, was given an eight-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months for the offence which took place in Selby last May.
Nick Adlington, prosecuting, told York Crown Court she had a dispute with the 24-year-old victim and during the argument, the victim's leg was burnt by the cigarette that Ballinger-Mountford was holding. Shortly after that, the 30-year-old attacked the victim sexually.
Ballinger-Mountford, formerly of Selby and now of Kidderminster, pleaded guilty to the sexual assault.
Recorder Simon Myerson QC said he had to put her on the sex offenders' register because the law didn't give him any option. "I don't believe this offence merits it," he said.
By law, anyone given a prison sentence of between six and 30 months for sexual offences, whether or not the sentence is suspended, has to be on the sex offenders' register for ten years. Everyone on the register has to keep the police informed of where they live, so police can keep an eye on them.
The judge suspected Ballinger-Mountford's sex act was a form of "dominance" over the victim.
"You lost your temper.," he said. "You thought 'I am going to do this' even though you knew perfectly well it wasn't wanted. It was an act of stupidity."
But Ballinger-Mountford was not a violent woman and she was remorseful for what she had done.
He decided not to impose any conditions on the suspended sentence because he said that she didn't need help from the probation service.
The judge made a restraining order, banning Ballinger-Mountford from having any contact with the victim either directly or indirectly through other people for seven years.
Her barrister Chloe Fairley said she accepted she should have nothing to do with the victim. She had started a new life in a different part of the country. "She is supported by her family and has moved on in her life," said Miss Fairley.


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Detroit Lakes man falls from tree stand; injures leg
A 61-year-old Detroit Lakes man sustained non-life threatening injuries after he fell off a tree stand Monday.
David Schiller was in the woods west of County Highway 32 and north of West Cotton Lake Road when he fell about 20 to 25 feet from the tree stand, according to the Becker County Sheriff's Office.
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CLARA Evans has secured the Herefordshire League individual women's title after another success in the penultimate round at Monkhall Farm, just south of Hereford.
But there was a new name at the head of the men's finishers with Wye Valley Runners' James Richards leading the field home and going onto spearhead a team success for the host club.
The course proved testing with strength-sapping mud, fallen trees and long uphill slogs as well as a lung-bursting climb to the finish.
Series leader Eliot Taylor, of Hereford Couriers, took an early lead but hit a bad patch as the runners entered the first woodland section.
And Richards, who ran for Hereford and County AC in his younger days but has only recently returned to the county running scene after a long spell in the army, began to assert his authority.
He was chased by his team-mate Luke Mason and Mike Pfeiffer, of Builth Wells, who kept him under pressure every step of the way.
Richards finally powered his way up the final incline to win by just four seconds from the determined Builth runner with Taylor battling back into third place. Wye Valley were convincing winners of the men's team event thanks to Richards' win, Mason's fourth place and John Pullen's fifth position. Mike Fawcett completed the team in 11th.
Hereford Couriers finished second thanks to Taylor in third, Luke James sixth, Mike Link ninth and Russell James 14th.
Croft Ambrey had four runners in the top 20 to secure third place with Simon Norwood returning to form in eighth place and receiving good support from Stacey Morgan in 12th, Mark Lamonby 15th and a returning Neil Powell in 18th place.
Wye Valley's latest win makes them strong favourites to defend their men's league title.
Evans again dominated the women's race with another commanding performance as she made light work of the heavy conditions.
The teenager was shadowed by Croft Ambrey's Suzanne Turvey but revelled in the sticky conditions to gradually pull away to secure her win by a margin of almost a minute.
Turvey finished well clear in second place with Ludlow Runners' Claire Thomas completing the top three with another strong run.
With Croft Ambrey able to field their strongest women's team for the first time this season, the north Herefordshire club dominated the event with five runners in the first 11 home. Turvey led the victorious team with captain Sue Davies holding off two determined Wye Valley opponents to take fourth place.
Gemma Mallett, who is finally beginning to get a taste for the winter conditions, completed the winning trio in ninth position.
Wye Valley, who are still strong favourites to defend the women's title, finished just eight points adrift thanks to solid performances from Katherine King in fifth, Jane Rowlands, sixth, and Becci Ansfield, 12th.
Hereford Triathlon Club took third place with Kylie Mansfield in seventh, Sarah Holton, eighth and Jenny Papworth, 14th.
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A Nation Celebrates - Poem by Angela Wybrow
Boats take to the Thames to honour the Queen:
The most craft, at any one time, the river has seen.
On to the trains, thousands of people cram.
On the roads, there are massive traffic jams.
People pack in to pubs to consume a few beers:
There is much merriment, and calls of 'cheers! '
People are attending parties in their streets:
Long tables are laden with tasty treats to eat.
In towns, shops windows are patriotically dressed.
Across the nation, people put on their Sunday best.
Everywhere that you look is brightly festooned
With flags, bunting, streamers, and party balloons.
Of Jubilee memorabilia, there is certainly no lack:
Just about every item possible bears the Union Jack.
There are Jubilee jelly moulds and garden gnomes:
Just about everything that you'd need for your home.
Even the packaging on much supermarket food,
Bears the patriotic colours of red, white and blue.
Thousands of beacons are being lit. Burning bright,
They glow in the dark with a glorious, golden light.
At the Palace, there is a massive musical celebration,
Which is enjoyed by thousands right across the nation.
Tower Bridge is adorned with thousands of lights:
Lit up at night, it makes a truly magnificent sight.
People don Union Jack hats or wear cardboard crowns.
Some paint their faces, or wear patriotic party gowns.
The rather rainy weather, the nation stoically braves.
A sea of Union Jack flags, by well-wishers, is waved.
Our warmest wishes to Her Majesty, our nation sends.
We're having a great time this Bank Holiday weekend.
It is a time for our whole nation to all come together.
Memories of this very special occasion will last for ever.
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It is estimated that more than a million people in the UK have anorexia or bulimia and many of them are young.
The report says eating disorders are still misunderstood and mistaken,
sometimes seen as trivial and self-inflicted when they are actually serious and life-threatening mental illnesses.
Early treatment is vital if people are to avoid long-term consequences to their physical and mental health, but many youngsters keep their condition secret - including one such teenager who has kept a diary of her relationship with food.
Sarah - not her real name - lives in Manchester with her mother and sister. The 18-year-old student has had an eating disorder for four years. Here she details how food dominated her last week.
Monday usually starts with a list of resolutions about what food I am not going to allow myself to eat in the next week. I want to control what I eat and get a feeling of excitement at the strict targets I set myself. When I am at college it is easy to do. The hard part starts when I get home from college. My family know I have a problem and insist on family meal times.
I started focusing on food when I was in my early teens. My parents divorced and I felt it was my fault. I felt unworthy and stopped eating. I felt I no longer deserved food and controlling what I ate would help me get control of my life. It became the only positive aspect of my life. I feel I have succeeded at something if I get through the day only eating what I have planned. If I don't succeed I have a voice in my head that tells me how bad and weak I am.
I stick to my eating plan again and I also cook a meal for myself and my mum. When I cook I usually make complicated dishes as I like dealing with food, but in the end don't have much myself. I try to avoid eating but not being around food. I will cook and watch cookery programmes, surrounding myself with food, but not eating it makes me feel strong willed.
I have set up strict rules for myself. I try not to eat before a certain time and after a certain time. I measure out everything, even the skimmed milk I put in my tea, and will restrict how much water I drink. It is a ritual and I feel scared when I can't do it, when my routine is disturbed. It's very important to me, it's about control and I don't like not to be in control.
Had an argument with a friend today. Not eating can make me irritable and snappy. I know I have lost friends over the years. Controlling my eating ends up controlling my life and that doesn't make me the most fun person to be with, or to live with. You can't rely on people anyway, but on food you can.
I weigh myself at the same time each day. I do it when I get up as I will be at my lightest. I do it before having a shower because even having wet hair might make me weigh more. It's not about what I look like or what size clothes I wear, as I never want to show off my body anyway. It is about how much I weigh.
Another argument today, this time with my mum and sister. I know I am hard to live with and they worry. The row makes me feel low so I binge on bags of crisps, which makes me feel worse. I end up throwing up in the garden. I can't really do it in the house if they are there as they know and try and stop me. You get very clever about hiding stuff.
I was referred to my local hospital for help a few years ago after my mum took me to the doctors. I weighed under seven stone (44kg), which was low for my height. I've had help and am now seven-and-a-half stone (48kg). Everyone wants me to gain more weight but this is as far as I can go. The help I get is focused on food and not why I control what I eat. Food is just the tool I use, the problem is something different but no one seems to want to listen to that.
I am cutting out even more stuff today to make up for my binge yesterday. If I have a craving for something like chocolate I will often just put it in my mouth to taste it but don't swallow it. It takes a lot of control to spit it out but I feel good when I do.
I know I have improved my eating over the years and I am not so strict with myself, but I can't imagine a time when I won't think about what I am putting in my mouth. I know everyone around me wants me to be normal but what does that word mean anyway? Everyone I know worries about something and does stuff to make themselves feel better or to forget. My friends drink and take drugs, is controlling my eating any worse than that?
Go to the gym today. Exercise is also an important part of my life. It is all wrapped up with my eating. Often I feel quite faint after a session as I like to push myself but don't have much energy because I haven't eaten much. It's quite a nice feeling for me.
Sometime I think of the health implications of what I do, but it is a fight between my head and my body. My body might be wanting food but my head is always questioning if I really need it and trying to talk me out of it. People tend to think anorexia is about being skinny because that's what the media says is good. For me, it's about something different. I don't want to show my body off, I want to feel as if I am good at something. I want to feel good about myself.
Sunday is the day when I assess how I have done and think about my targets for the following week. This week I feel quite proud of myself but if I've had a bad week I can feel quite low. New targets all depend on what I have managed the week before.
I do wish I wasn't like this. But this is me, this is what goes on in my head and this is what I do to my body. I have had help but I know the changes have to come from within me and that's the frightening thing, I don't know if I can do it.
I've suffered from a less exposed eating disorder for over 10 years now - Binge eating disorder. I am surprised that it isn't mentioned as an eating disorder in this story as the EDA do offer information and help on it too.
I sometimes have behaviours like those of anorexics or bulimics too, and I spent several months of my youth throwing up what I ate.
Now I am 21 and still suffering. I am now overweight so no matter how much I talk about my mental problems with food and eating to doctors and the NHS all they see is the weight! I was put on weight loss medication to lose weight, but offered no help to sort out my issues with food and eating. I'm not losing weight and still continue with this eating disorder as a daily battle! I hope eating disorders awareness week (5th - 10th feb) can make doctors and professionals more aware of these problems that girls, young women and men face. Heather Jeeves, Hayes, UK
I had a friend with an eating disorder too, and it really bugs me when people focus on the impact the media has. As Sarah says, it's not about image, it's about control. If it wasn't food, it would be hand washing or something. Anorexia is similar to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and should be treated in a similar way. Debbie, Witham, Essex, UK
It's frightening to see how similar one persons symptoms are to anothers. I am 23 and have been anorexic for roughly the same time (about 4 years). All of the habits are the same and i am scared to death of breaking my routine. I over exercise and undereat considerably. Unfortunately no-one seems willing to help within the medical fraternity. When i was 21 i weighed a meager 8.5 stone (56Kg), considerably underweight for a 5ft 9in man. Now i weigh 10 stone and am still sufferingNick, Swindon
This story is sad but not surprising. This girl is just like an alcoholic, drug addict, or smoker who wants to stop but can't. I do hope she can triumph over this battle before she permanently damages her body. Annette , Nottingham
17 years ago I went through something similar, but being just over 5 foot my weight was much lower before people realised something was wrong. I didn't set goals as such. My 'meal' was one small, green apple per day and I tried to see how long I could go before I ate it.
Now I'm a healthy weight, but I am constantly looking at losing 'a few pounds'. The issues I have with weight and food are now being passed on to my 10 year old son and I'm worried for him.Pauline Yates, Suffolk
Can honestly say I am glad I read this. Good to know I'm not aloneTK, Midlands
This is a really sad thing to read. A voice somewhere inside *Sarah* isn't being listened too. Its obvious that she needs much more and much more structured help then she is getting. I suspect that deep inside her she is happier with the problem than she would be if she was trying to deal with the problem.
Sometimes facing up to our demons gives us much more to deal with then we ever expected.
I too have an eating problem, in my case binge eating. Its very hard to control something that you have to keep using to live.
Good Luck Sarah, and good luck to your family, i'll be thinking of you.Kate, Runcorn
The article gives an accurate view of how someone who has an eating disorder has to deal with the illness on a daily basis.
However, one thing that is somemtimes overlooked in both reporting and by the medical profession is the effect that EDs have on people close to the sufferer. Having to live with someone who is ill in such a way, and having to deal with the violent emotions of someone you love can be as mentally damaging as having the illness yourself.Anon, Leeds
A male friend of mine died after 5 years of anorexia. Serious damage is done to heart muscle if such starvation is continued, and this can be lifelong, even if the anorexia is defeated.Natalie, London
What a sad inditment of our mental health-care system - this young woman is suffering, and knows what she needs to help her, but the know-it-all psychologists have ignored her and failed her. Jill Cockerham, Leeds, UK
My GP in Singapore suddenly gasped when I visited her for a prescription. I was 65kg at the time, after the birth of my daughter. In image concious Singapore it put me under immense amount of pressure to loose a couple of pounds. Which made me wake up at 5am 5-7days a week to exercise. I cut down on all carbs and started using my childrens, utensils to eat. I lost the weight but I was deprived. There a healthy weight always meant to be around 48kg to a 52kg if you are bigger built. I was irritable to be around and was always lethargic. It all depends on the society you're in, how pushed you are doing in to some thing which is unacceptable. You will go to any lentgh to achive it. No matter what the circumstances are. Faz, Munich Germany
I was anorexic at the age of 15 to 19. I am now 55. Over the years I have had huge weight ups and downs and it was only when I had my child at the age of 40 that i could eat normally for the first time. Today i am overweight but fit and active but have to watch every morsel i eat...food is a continuing nightmarelyn
I started displaying disordered eating behaviour at age 11, and at 24 am still not fully recovered. I had no support from my family or school, even when I was at my lowest weight of 7.5 stone at the age of 17. I eventually was taken to the doctor by a close friend and began the painful road to health at age 18.
The main issue behind eating disorders is control; my family moved around a lot and this was one of the main reasons for my problems with food. I had no control over many aspects of my life and could not effectively communicate my feelings as I was so young. As I grew older, the negative attitude to my body and lack of opportunity or ability to discuss these issues led to self-harming behaviour and a complete lack of self esteem which left me vulnerable to abuse by controlling boyfriends.
I am now at risk of osteoperosis, and will spend the rest of my life struggling with food; my first instinct in times of stress or unhappiness is "don't eat anything, it'll make things better". Eating disorders are serious problems with far-reaching consequences that are unlikely to ever be fully overcome by the sufferer. More support and better education are vital to help stem this growing problem.Tanya, Nottingham
It's good that awareness of diseases such as anorexia and bulimia has increased over the past decade or so.
Now, hopefully, we can have the same care and time spent on spreading awareness of those who over-eat for very similar reasons. Maybe then we can shatter the myth that all fat people are lazy/stupid/etc. and the truth that many overweight people have suffered terribly in their past and bear the burden of great mental health disorders as a direct result of this.Sharon Irvine, London, UK
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To be lett, the Black Swan at Wattesfield, with a Parcel of Land and a Barn thereon, in the Occupation of Mr John Farr.Ipswich Journal, January 4th 1766***
For sale or let from Michaelmas next, the Swan at Wattersfield, when the Lease to the present Tenant expires, an ancient and good accustomed Inn, in the great Road from Norwich to Yarmouth, by way of Bury (to which it is distant only 12 miles) to London.Ipswich Journal, April 12th 1766***
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Coutorture Community Must Reads 9/22
After a two week hiatus thanks to New York and London Fashion Week Coutorture's community must reads are back with a fresh dose of blogger joy.
We entirely support Bag Bliss's love of Pringle's Kasia tote bag. We have Pringle on the mind what with their new collaboration with Sigerson Morrison and all. Shoewawa also has the scoop on that collaboration.
Style Eyes notes that nudes and oranges are combining quite a bit on the catwalk this Spring 2009 season. She also hopes that by saying "nude" she doesn't get any upsetting Google traffic. We think you are safe hon!
Temptalia has Chanel's Holiday 2008 collection with lots of images and product descriptions for those obsessed with all things double C.
SheFinds solves the dreaded pairing black and brown collection. We say hey didn't we already do that at Lord and Taylor this week? Ohh wait, that was for guys!
Little Molly Cakes asks how do we feel about sequined shorts. She feels good. We feel bad.


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A TEACHER at Writtle College has won a prestigious award.
Dr Anya Perera, interim head of the school for sustainable environments, was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship – an award recognising excellence in higher education teaching and support for learning.
Dr Perera is one of only 55 higher education staff across the country to be given the award by the Higher Education Academy.
She will receive £10,000 to support her professional development.
Dr Perera, who lives in Chelmsford, said: "It is a huge honour to receive this award, and I am excited at the opportunity it will give me to develop my teaching ideas."
Dr Stephen Waite, college principal, said: "Anya has worked tirelessly to enhance the quality of the student experience, giving undergraduates and postgraduates the support they need to excel academically, professionally and personally – this is fundamental to what we do at Writtle College."