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A monotone projection algorithm for fixed points of nonlinear operators
- Changqun Wu1Email author and
- Lijuan Sun2
© Wu and Sun; licensee Springer. 2013
- Received: 23 August 2013
- Accepted: 7 November 2013
- Published: 25 November 2013
In this paper, a monotone projection algorithm is investigated for equilibrium and fixed point problems. Strong convergence theorems for common solutions of the two problems are established in the framework of reflexive Banach spaces.
- asymptotically quasi-ϕ-nonexpansive mapping
- generalized asymptotically quasi-ϕ-nonexpansive mapping
- bifunction
- equilibrium problem
- fixed point
1 Introduction and preliminaries
Recently, Alber [1] introduced a generalized projection operator in a Banach space E which is an analogue of the metric projection in Hilbert spaces. Recall that the generalized projection is a map that assigns to an arbitrary point the minimum point of the functional , that is, , where is the solution to the minimization problem . Existence and uniqueness of the operator follows from the properties of the functional and strict monotonicity of the mapping J. If E is a reflexive, strictly convex and smooth Banach space, then if and only if . In Hilbert spaces, . It is obvious from the definition of function ϕ that , .
Next, we give some special cases:
which is called the mixed equilibrium problem.
which is called the mixed variational inequality of Browder type.
which is called the generalized equilibrium problem.
which is called the equilibrium problem.
, ;
F is monotone, i.e., , ;
for each , is convex and weakly lower semi-continuous.
Iterative algorithms have emerged as an effective and powerful tool for studying a wide class of problems which arise in economics, finance, image reconstruction, ecology, transportation, network, elasticity and optimization; see [2–27] and the references therein. The computation of solutions of nonlinear operator equations (inequalities) is important in the study of many real world problems. Recently, the study of the convergence of various iterative algorithms for solving various nonlinear mathematical models forms the major part of numerical mathematics.
where is a sequence such that as .
Remark 1.1 The class of relatively asymptotically nonexpansive mappings, which is an extension of the class of relatively nonexpansive mappings, was first introduced in [28].
Remark 1.2 The class of asymptotically quasi-ϕ-nonexpansive mappings, which is an extension of the class of quasi-ϕ-nonexpansive mappings, was considered in [29–31]. The class of quasi-ϕ-nonexpansive mappings and the class of asymptotically quasi-ϕ-nonexpansive mappings are more general than the class of relatively nonexpansive mappings and the class of relatively asymptotically nonexpansive mappings. Quasi-ϕ-nonexpansive mappings and asymptotically quasi-ϕ-nonexpansive mappings do not require the restriction .
Remark 1.3 The class of generalized asymptotically quasi-ϕ-nonexpansive mappings [32] is a generalization of the class of generalized asymptotically quasi-nonexpansive mappings in the framework of Banach spaces which was studied by Agarwal et al. [33].
In this paper, we consider a projection algorithm for a common solution of a family of generalized asymptotically quasi-ϕ-nonexpansive mappings and generalized mixed equilibrium problems. A strong convergence theorem is established in a Banach space. In order to prove our main results, we need the following lemmas.
Lemma 1.4 [21]
for all and such that .
Lemma 1.5 [1]
Lemma 1.6 [1]
Lemma 1.7 [32]
Let E be a uniformly smooth and strictly convex Banach space which also enjoys the Kadec-Klee property, and let C be a nonempty closed and convex subset of E. Let be a generalized asymptotically quasi-ϕ-nonexpansive mapping. Then is closed and convex.
Lemma 1.8 [34]
- (1)
is a single-valued firmly nonexpansive-type mapping, i.e., for all , ;
- (2)
is closed and convex;
- (3)
is quasi-ϕ-nonexpansive;
- (4)
, .
2 Main results
where is a real number sequence in for every , is a real number sequence in , where r is some positive real number, and . Assume that and for every . Then the sequence converges strongly to , where is the generalized projection from E onto Ψ.
Proof The proof is split into five steps.
Step 1. Show that the common solution set Ψ is convex and closed.
This step is clear in view of Lemma 1.7 and Lemma 1.8.
Step 2. Show that the set is convex and closed.
This proves that is convex. This proves that is closed and convex. This completes Step 2.
Step 3. Show that .
which proves that . This completes Step 3.
Step 4. Show that , where .
This gives that . Hence, we have . Since the space E enjoys the Kadec-Klee property, we find that as .
Taking the limit as , we find that , . For and , define . It follows that , which yields that . It follows from conditions (A1) and (A4) that . This yields that . Letting , we find from condition (A3) that , . This implies that for every .
On the other hand, we have . Combining (2.5) with (2.6), one obtains that . Since is demicontinuous, one sees that . Notice that . This yields that . Since the space E enjoys the Kadec-Klee property, we obtain that . Note that . Since T is asymptotically regular, we find that . That is, as . It follows from the closedness of that for every . This completes Step 4.
Step 5. Show that .
From Lemma 1.6, we can immediately obtain that . This completes the proof. □
Remark 2.2 Theorem 2.1 mainly improves the corresponding results in Kim [20], Yang et al. [21], Hao [23], Qin et al. [31], Qin et al. [35].
Remark 2.3 The framework of the space in Theorem 2.1 can be applicable to , .
If and , then Theorem 2.1 is reduced to the following.
where , , and are real number sequences in , is a real number sequence in , where r is some positive real number, and . Assume that and . Then the sequence converges strongly to , where is the generalized projection from E onto .
Remark 2.5 Corollary 2.4 mainly improves the corresponding results in Qin et al. [31]. To be more clear, the mapping is extended from quasi-ϕ-nonexpansive mappings to generalized asymptotically quasi-ϕ-nonexpansive mappings and the framework of spaces is extended from a uniformly smooth and uniformly convex Banach space to a uniformly smooth and strictly convex Banach space.
The authors are grateful to the reviewers' useful suggestions which improved the contents of the article.
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Christina and Yannis had planned their wedding in Glyfada – Greece last summer. We met , we liked each other and agreed that I will be their photographer. Then we discussed the possibility to do a pre-wedding shoot . They liked the idea and we chose one of the best location, Paris in France. They live quite near Paris and they are familiar with the city so it would be easy for them to come for a weekend there, My idea was to combine some posed shots with some more candid , spontaneous ones , as they walk around the streets, using the metro, in a cafe , in a few words to document a weekend of them in this amazing city. I know that at first it wasn't easy for them to feel that someone is "capturing" their moments in a busy city in front of many people but Christina and Yannis quickly felt comfortable and finally enjoyed it. I don't know how much to thank them for this unique experience .I enjoyed it very much and I would love to live it again. If you want to do a photo shoot like that , contact me , I have some ideas to recommend !
Many thanks to my good friend and videographer Ilias Moschovas who traveled with me in Paris. We worked as a team and helped each other in many moments.
Many thanks to Zoe Psaroudaki who lives in Paris and Athens and before our trip we met and gave us useful information about Paris. During our stay there we met again and helped us a lot with her directions and other useful tips .


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Healthy Sugar Alternatives
Healthy Sugar Alternatives
The average American consumes 43lbs of sugar a year.
Like most unhealthy products on the market, sugar seems to be in EVERYTHING. I know a lot of propaganda and advertising says "everything is good in moderation"…sure. It's kind of hard to moderate your sugar intake when it's in everything. I want to hopefully open your eyes to the dangers of consuming so much sugar and offer some healthy alternatives.
There's good sugar and bad sugar. Sugars are a form of carbohydrates found in a variety of foods. There are many foods that naturally contain sugar like fruits and vegetables; however, the fructose sugar found in fresh produce is actually GOOD for you. Your body thrives on these natural sugars. It's natural fuel! Yes, I just said that. The simple sugars found in fruit actually REPLENISH your cells. When you begin to increase your intake of natural sugar from fruit you will notice your cravings for processed sugars will decrease and eventually subside.
The worst refined sugar out there is High Fructose Corn Syrup. You can find this ingredient in just about everything. This is the most common sweetener in processed junk food. HFCU lacks beneficial vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, protein, and fibers. You can consume this sugar but you will miss out on all the potential health benefits to stay healthy and to heal your body if you would've just chosen fruit or a healthy sugar alternative.
The consumption of excess sugars can lead to type 2 diabetes, obesity, cancer, and many other illnesses. The consumption of processed & refined sugar has increased rapidly in the last few years, leading to an epidemic of obesity, high cholesterol, and other illnesses. Most of these unhealthy sugars are found in processed food, dairy products, soda, concentrated fruit juices, candy, desserts, canned fruit, condiments, and so much more.
The best option for your sweet tooth and sugar consumption will always be fruit. The fiber in fruit will help slow the rate your body absorbs sugar. A diet that consists of mostly fruit and vegetables contributes to health and lowers your risk for diseases. Fruit is rich in minerals, vitamins and other compounds that contribute to healing and optimal health.
If you don't already, you should be reading the ingredients in everything before you consume it. Eliminating these refined sugars will be very beneficial to your health. Moving forward, make sure you're able to identify the different names for sugar.
Names for Sugar on Food Labels:
Barley Malt
Beet Sugar
Brown Sugar
Buttered Syrup
Cane Juice Crystals
Cane Sugar
Carob Syrup
Corn Syrup
Dehydrated Cane Juice
Ethyl Maltol
Fruit Juice
Fruit Juice Concentrate
Glucose Solids
Raw Sugar
Refiners Syrup
Sorghum Syrup
Turbinado Sugar
Grape Sugar
High Fructose
Corn Syrup
Invert Sugar
Malt Syrup
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If you have kids or drink milk this is a MUST WATCH!
I included this video I watched years ago that really hit the home about sugar.
"Your child will live a life 10 years younger than you because the landscape of food we have built around them. 2/3 of people in America are obese."
kip to (12:24 to get to demonstration of sugar in milk)
Once you begin minimizing or even removing these sneaky sugars from your diet, you can incorporate one of the healthiest alternatives.
Most natural sweeteners are low in calories and taste very sweet!
A few other benefits of using healthier sugar alternatives can result in lowered blood pressure, it can improve bone density and help to prevent tooth decay.
Healthy Sugar Alternatives
Date sugar- Date sugar is just dried dates that have been ground up (yes, you can even make it at home). Dates sugar keeps all of its nutrients instead of water, and aids in controlling the digestion of the sugar.
Raw Agave- Raw agave syrup would come next because it's A LOT healthier than the sugars listed above. Very similar to honey, but its vegan-friendly, and versatile for cooking, desserts and even sweeteners for teas, milk, etc.
Coconut Sugar- Coconut sugar is made from the sap of the coconut plant. It's very similar to table sugar and resembles brown sugar. This sugar contains iron, zinc, calcium, and potassium.
Stevia- Stevia is a sweet herb from the leaf of a Stevia Plant. It's extremely sweet, so you want to use smaller amounts. Its available in powder, tablet form, and liquid. This sweetener also contains zero calories. It does provide iron, zinc, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and B.
Lo Han Guo- Lo Han Guo is a fruit. This sweetener is similar to Stevia. Another super sweet alternative, so take it easy.
Xylitol- Xylitol is a sugar alcohol typically derived from birch trees. It's usually added to natural products like toothpaste and gum. This can cause abdominal gas and diarrhea if used in excess amounts.
Erythritol– Erythritol is another sugar alcohol but contains basically no calories, low laxative effect and it's very sweet.
Yacon Syrup- Yacon Syrup comes from the yacon tuber that's commonly used as potatoes. It's a very sweet syrup that tastes similar to molasses. Yacon is very rich in inulin that acts as a prebiotic fiber, making it helpful for digestion. It has a slight laxative effect that reduces constipation.
Palmyra Jaggery- Palmyra is made from the sap from Palmyra trees. It's thought to be one of the most nutritious sweeteners with a caramel flavor. Palmyra contains numerous vitamins and minerals including iron, B6, calcium, potassium, and B12.
Maple Syrup- Maple syrup is healthier but less recommended due to the fact some manufacturers of maple syrup often use formaldehyde to keep the hole open in the maple tree (helps extract the sap) Formaldehyde is extremely toxic and can contaminate the syrup. Maple syrup has very little research to show its significance for human health. It does contain some manganese, iron, and calcium but in terms of nutrition, it's not much different from table white sugar.
Did you find this helpful? What are some of your favorite sugar alternatives?
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Wednesday Word 2.22.2017
Exodus 20:1-6 (NIV)
20 And God spoke all these words:
2 "I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. 3 "You shall have no other gods before me. 4 "You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.
Of all the Commandments, have you ever noticed what God called out first? I have always thought of the Big Ten as God's road map for living; the basic ordinances by which we are meant to live. God establishes right off the bat that he will not put up with that idolatry stuff. While all the other nations worshipped their groups of gods who were carved and cast and elevated by men, God wants his people to acknowledge that he created us. It was so easy for the Israelites to slip into the old habits of their neighbors. Maybe a grandmother came from Assyria and brought along a little Ashur or Ishtar idol with her to her new home. Maybe they kept a little shrine in the home, just in case. God wanted his people to know that their focus should be on him alone. Period.
If we read what follows in Exodus, we find out just how easy it was for the Israelites to fall back into those old ways. Moses was gone so long they gave up and created their own god, a golden calf. These were the same people who had been delivered from bondage in Egypt and been fed every day from heaven. Because their Lord could not be seen, they thought he must have deserted them. They felt they had to have something to believe. I was always quick to judge them, but don't we do the same thing sometimes?
Because we cannot always understand why things happen the way that they do, we are sometimes filled with doubts. Because we cannot see the past, present and future as one big picture, we have a hard time accepting that there is a plan. Because we experience suffering, we think that no one cares. However, that isn't because God has turned from us. It is because we simply cannot see. Our capacity to understand is limited by the fact that we are human beings. We simply must believe.
If we remain steadfast and do our best to obey God's holy ordinances, we can hold on to the promises of love that he has made. We can have the blessed assurances that were made possible for us through Christ and experience the "peace that transcends all understanding" (Phil. 4:7). No matter what befalls, we must keep our focus on the one true God…something to pray about.
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Have you ever created a vision board to help you reach an important goal in your life such as lose weight, reach a certain level of income or meet the love of your life? Vision Boards became wildly popularized at the height of The Secret fame and as the public became familiar with the idea of the Law of Attraction, which essentially "the idea that whatever we give a lot of attention to will become part of our lives. The theory likens us to magnets that are constantly attracting what we think about" [1].
Could this be a tool you could use to ditch your fear of childbirth and create a positive and satisfying experience? We think so!
Scientific Support for Visualization
Just about anything that could fall into the category of self-help is going to be criticized by someone for being "woo" or wishful thinking. Thanks to the Age of Enlightenment, many of us demand cold, hard facts and proof before we're going to believe anything. While ancient philosophers, and present day holistic care providers and Eastern Medicine practitioners promote the Law of Attraction, I know there are some who would like to see scientific studies that reveal quantifiable results to explain why and how it works.
Good news! We actually have several studies that not only show evidence to support that visualizing future events make them more likely to occur in areas like sports and physical therapy, we also have studies that show guided imagery specifically improves outcomes for pregnant persons! For example:
- A 2012 study on Mirror Neurons suggests that "when we observe someone doing something, the same pattern of brain activation that allows that person to do what they are doing is mirrored in the brain of the observer. It is as if the observer is doing those same things. Activations are seen in the premotor and parietal cortex of the brain: regions that prepare the body for movement and attention. Thus, our brains appear to mirror the actions of another person automatically" [2].
- A 2011 study on generating mental imagery stated that "Positive picture–word task used to evoke mental imagery leads to improvements in positive mood, with transfer to later performance" [3].
- A 2013 study on Optimism and Mental Imagery exhibits that, "The ability to generate vivid mental imagery of positive future events may provide a modifiable cognitive marker of optimism. Boosting positive future imagery could provide a cognitive target for treatment innovations to promote optimism, with implications for mental health and even physical well-being" [4].
- A 1991 study on Mental Practice Among Olympic Athletes stated, "mental practice and visualization, including internal and external perspectives and association with sociodemographic data, prior collegiate experience, coaching influences, and Olympic team selection. Analyses suggest that mental practice may be associated with more successful track and field performance for selected groups of athletes" [5].
Support for Visualization in Pregnancy and Childbirth
Many cite sports psychology exercises as impetus for using these strategies in pregnancy, but we know that the biological state of pregnancy affects hormones and brain function, so is it the same for pregnant people and birthing persons? The short answer is yes! Here are findings from just a couple of studies with pregnant women:
- A 2013 study on Effects of a Guided Imagery Intervention on Stress in Hospitalized Pregnant Women "provides preliminary evidence that a guided imagery intervention may be effective in reducing maternal stress in hospitalized pregnant women and supports the feasibility of conducting a randomized clinical trial to further support incorporating this intervention into care" [6].
- A 2008 Study on Stress Management During Pregnancy suggested that "relaxation-guided imagery designed as a primary prevention strategy for stress management [contributed to] improved breathing; ability to relax, clear one's mind, and become calm; ability to channel and decrease stress; release of anxiety; use of R-GI throughout the day helped control anger and state of mind, leading to a smoother day; and improved ability to fall and stay asleep" [7].
There are plenty of other studies to support variations of positive imagery, visualization, and mental rehearsing, but I think this list will suffice for this blog post! Essentially, beyond the anecdotal evidence from individuals who will tell you vision boards and other mental visualization activities helped them reach certain goals, we have scientific studies showing physiological evidence that this actually works!
3 Ways to Use Visualization to Improve Your Birth Experience
To be honest, judging from the variety of situations used in the multitude of studies, the sky is the limit for how you can incorporate visualization and the Law of Attraction to prepare for and create a positive and satisfying childbirth! What's awesome is this tool is simple, natural, affordable, accessible to everyone! Most importantly, the key to creating a vision board that works is focusing on how you want to FEEL, not just what you want. Incorporating those emotions in text, along with the images can take your birth vision board from being a pretty piece of art to a useful preparation tool.
Here are some ideas to inspire your experimentation:
- Draw a picture of your ideal birth experience. In the Envisioning Your Birth Booklet and the Your Birth Experience Parent Guide, parents can illustrate their ideal childbirth, focusing on the emotions they want to feel and what they want to accomplish, then create a birth vision statement focusing on what means the most to them in birth.
- Create a Vision Board to create an artistic representation of the things you want most for your birth experience. You can use photographs, your own artwork, images and text cut from books and magazines and paste them into a collage that inspires feelings of hope and excitement for the environment and kind of experience you want to occur.
- Write Positive Birth Affirmations. Meditating or simply focusing on the positive goals, feelings and outcomes you desire can make a huge impact on your outlook as you approach your birthing time. Focusing on facts rather than irrational fears can help how you feel and truly impact what actually happens. The YBE Birth Affirmations Coloring Book is a great way to add your artistic flair to this popular birth preparation activity. You can even use the pages as inspiration to create your own personal birth affirmations!
Contribute Your Birth Vision Boards!
Have you created a vision board to prepare for your baby's birth? We'd love to see them! Share a picture of your creation on any social media outlet and post the link in a comment on this blog or include the hashtag #ybebirthvision so we can find it!
Written by Missy David, BS, CD(DONA), CYBET, CLC, HCHD
- (2017, April 24). Definition of the Law of Attraction. Retrieved from http://sciencing.com/definition-law-attraction-5313099.html
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/srinivasan-pillay/is-there-scientific-evide_b_175189.html
- Pictet, A., Coughtrey, A. E., Mathews, A., & Holmes, E. A. (2011). Fishing for happiness: The effects of generating positive imagery on mood and behaviour. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 49(12), 885-891.
- Blackwell, Simon E., Nathaly Rius-Ottenheim, Yvonne W.m. Schulte-Van Maaren, Ingrid V.e. Carlier, Victor D. Middelkoop, Frans G. Zitman, Philip Spinhoven, Emily A. Holmes, and Erik J. Giltay. "Optimism and Mental Imagery: A Possible Cognitive Marker to Promote Well-being?" Psychiatry Research 206.1 (2013): 56-61. Web.
- Ungerleider, S. (1991). Mental Practice Among Olympic Athletes. Perceptual and Motor Skills,72(3), 1007. doi:10.2466/pms.72.3.1007-1017
- Jallo, N., Cozens, R., Smith, M. W., & Simpson, R. I. (2013). Effects of a Guided Imagery Intervention on Stress in Hospitalized Pregnant Women. Holistic Nursing Practice, 27(3), 129-139.
- Jallo, N., Bourguignon, C., Taylor, A. G., & Utz, S. W. (2008). Stress Management During Pregnancy. Family & Community Health, 31(3), 190-203.


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Mobile apps advertising will rocket to more than $8 billion in five years, according to a recent Borrell Associates forecast.
Part of this comes from the growth in receiving mobile ad messaging across a broader range of electronic devices, according to the Williamsburg, VA-based media researcher.
Right now, Borrell says one in every five computing devices can receive mobile app advertising in 2010, but that this will triple to three in five devices by 2015.
Fifteen percent of the $8 billion business, or $1.2 billion, will come from local advertising. This year will end with $305 million in mobile app advertising, which more than doubles in 2011 to $685 million.
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AS Real Bamako head coach Moussa Kaita has said his side were unlucky to lose at MFM FC on Wednesday at the Soccer Temple, Agege in the 2018 CAF Champions League first round of the qualifiers.
The Malian side lost 0-1 to the Olukoya Boys and bowed out of the competition 2-1 on aggregate after the first leg fixture ended 1-1 in Bamako.
Chijioke Akuneto rescued the day for his side off a cross from substitute Lawal Abayomi in 80th minute.
"We respected MFM in the early part of the game, maybe because they are playing at home. We were able to survive the first twenty minutes and from there we picked up our strength," said Kaita after the game.
"We were unlucky, we had some scoring chances but we were wasteful in the attack. We could have scored first and put the pressure on the host. I also think the break in our league affected our boys, they couldn't meet up with expectation."
MFM FC are through to the next round of the 2018 CAF Champions League, they will keep a date with MC Algers next month.
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July 23, 2007
Emily Villanueva
A San Diego woman was arrested today on charges of stealing packets of Sweet N' Low from a local Irish pub.
Lisa Boulding, 32, is indicted on one count of felony larceny for allegedly pilfering Sweet N' Low from Jorge's Irish Pub on 4378 Idaho Street. If she is found guilty, she faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison or $75,000 fine.
The accused thief frequents Jorge's Irish Pub two to three times a week. She never failed to pay for her waffles and scrambled eggs, but stole the sugar substitute for nearly seven months, said Jorge Baz, owner of Jorge's Irish Pub.
"She didn't even try to be discreet," Baz said, when she supposedly pilfered the sugar substitute. When waiters weren't looking, she would go to the coffee station and steal, he said. It got to the point where Baz had to send out employees to buy more during the day. The day Boulding was arrested, Baz watched her walk out with a purse and duffel bag full of a year's supply of Sweet N' Low. He confronted her, grabbed her arm, and backed her into a wall. The force of this accusation has even caused Boulding to file a restraining order against Baz while she awaits her trial.
Boulding's response to the charges? "There's nothing in the restaurant that says you can't take these things," Boulding said. "Why pay for it if it's free?"
An arraignment will be held tomorrow morning at the Superior Court of San Diego, where Judge Lance Ito will be presiding. Helen Gamble will serve as the prosecuting attorney, and Elinor Willis will serve as the defense attorney.


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We finally arrived! Our flight over was uneventful except that I couldn't sleep very well on the plane, so I was majorly jet lagged. Kiev is 7 hours ahead of Boston time, so I basically tried my best to stay awake until 10pm so I could get into a normal sleeping routine.
Some tips about navigating the airport – after we got off the plane, and were led to line up according to your passport. We stood in the "All Passports" line and waited until it was our turn. The unsmiling lady working the booth did not say one word to us as we gave our passports to her to stamp. Good news is that there is no paperwork to fill out for a visa – and apparently, no interview either, as we just got our passports back silently and were motioned to move on. We walked to baggage claim and picked up our bags, and then went to customs. In the customs line, there are two clearly marked paths that are green or red – with green meaning nothing to declare, and red meaning you have nothing to declare. So we went ahead and walked through the green path, and was surprised to find that we had walked straight out to the pickup line! Best customs process ever!
We searched to see if anyone was holding the BioTexCom sign to indicate that they were there to pick us up, but no one was there! We realized then that we had arrived a bit early, so the driver might not be there yet. During that time while waiting, we had to continuously decline offers from aggressive taxi drivers multiple times, so expect to be saying no quite a bit. There is a purple taxi stand at the exit, and it is there where the BioTexCom driver gets the sign to hold up, so stick around that area, and someone will be there soon. Our driver showed up shortly thereafter, holding the sign, so soon we were off to be driven to the Venice Hotel, where we will be staying for the next 5 weeks. The drive to the hotel was about 35 minutes, but it went quickly because we were busy looking at the sights through the drive. Note that we had absolutely no conversation with the driver, probably because he couldn't speak English. It is important to realize that our American super friendly culture should not be expected in Ukraine, where you regularly say hi to strangers and make small talk. This doesn't mean that they do not like you, they just don't know you, but once you approach someone, they will be extremely helpful.
So far, the best way to describe Kiev for me is that is reminds me of Beijing and Mexico City, with its many tall apartment buildings and crazy traffic. You might recognize some brands like Domino's and KFC, which we plan to try at some point! Since we will be here for 5 weeks, we will be doing quite a bit of exploring on our days off from the clinic, so we look forward to sharing those bits with you.
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Frank Calabrese, also known as Frankie Breeze, a Chicago loan shark and hit man responsible for at least 13 murders, died in prison on Tuesday in Butner, N.C. He was 75.
His death, at the Federal Medical Center at the Butner Federal Correctional Complex, was confirmed to The Associated Press by Ed Ross, a spokesman for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. No cause was given, but Mr. Calabrese was known to be in poor health, with heart disease and other ailments.
Mr. Calabrese, an especially vicious member of the Chicago organized crime family known as the Outfit, was serving a life sentence after his conviction, with four other men, on racketeering charges in September 2007 in what became known as the Family Secrets trial.
The trial was the result of years of federal investigation aimed at weakening the Outfit and clearing 18 unsolved murder cases dating to the 1970s. A jury found Mr. Calabrese the perpetrator of seven of the murders, but at a sentencing hearing in January 2009, Judge James Zagel of Federal District Court, by his own reading of the evidence, held him responsible for six additional killings.
The trial was a sensational one, with testimony for the prosecution from Mr. Calabrese's closest relatives. His brother, Nick, an admitted gangster himself, described his brother's murderous style: He beat his victims, strangled them with a rope and then cut their throats.Continue reading the main story
And his son Frank Jr., who had once served time in the same prison with his father, told how he had volunteered to cooperate with the F.B.I., writing a letter from his cell, and had recorded conversations with his father in which he spoke about mob killings. He had wanted his father to back away from the mob, Frank Jr. said, explaining his decision, and his father had promised to do so but had not.
At the sentencing hearing, another son, Kurt, testified that his father had beaten and threatened him, prompting Judge Zagel to remark, "I've never seen a case in which a brother and a son — and counting today, two sons — testified against a father."
The judge added, speaking to the defendant, "I just want to say that your crimes are unspeakable."
Mr. Calabrese was born on the West Side of Chicago on March 17, 1937. According to his testimony at his trial, he attended several grade schools and fared poorly. He sold newspapers on the street as a boy, but grew up to become a thief. He said that he was in the Army after the Korean War but that he deserted.
By the early 1960s he was running his own loan sharking business when he was approached by Angelo LaPietra, a rising member of the Outfit who became his mentor. Mr. Calabrese never denied loan sharking, but he claimed at his trial that he had nothing to do with any murders.
Mr. Calabrese was married twice and had three sons, Frank Jr., Kurt and Nicky. Information about survivors was unavailable on Thursday.
Frank Calabrese Jr. wrote about his family, his own criminal activities and his part in convicting his father in a 2011 book, "Operation Family Secrets: How a Mobster's Son and the F.B.I. Brought Down Chicago's Murderous Crime Family," written with Keith and Kent Zimmerman and Paul Pompian.
"There were many people on the streets of Chicago's South Side who played by my dad's rules," Frank Jr. wrote. "But if you crossed Frank Calabrese he was fast and furious. My father had multiple personalities, and what made it hard was that I never knew which one I might be dealing with at any given time. He was a chameleon and could change in an instant. A lot of people knew about his dual personality, but only a tight core knew about his third, the deadly one.
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A new building was required at the Sellafield Nuclear Plant in Cumbria to accommodate around 170 project staff.
The offices would initially be used for the Silos Direct Encapsulation Project - a waste retrieval scheme, and one of the largest construction projects to be undertaken at Sellafield in recent years.
Portakabin (Refurbished) was awarded the £1m contract by VINCI Construction to provide a fully refurbished three-storey office building.
The use of a recycled and refurbished modular building is highly sustainable, up to 70% faster and provides a cost saving of up to 50% compared to new build.
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In another move to woo Chinese tourists into the UK, Chancellor George Osborne has announced that his country has plans to refund the cost of up to 25,000 visas for Chinese tourists.
The refund plan would only apply to those tourists visiting UK through organized tour groups. The Government also has plans to exempt transit visas to these groups, making it easier for Chinese tourists using British airports as transit when visiting European countries.
This move is aimed at increasing the number of flights between UK and China, strengthen British aviation and airports.
Tourist operators have welcomed the move describing it as a healthy catalyst that enables Chinese tourists to not only visit Britain but also travel right across without shelling out huge amounts.
This was one of the series of measures announced by UK at an economic summit that was attended by Chinese Vice Premier Ma Kai.
One can sum up UK's enthusiasm in welcoming Chinese tourists through George Osborne's words, 'the more Chinese tourists the merrier'!
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The disposable nappy is now green, according to the makers of "the world's first hybrid" nappy that is disposable AND biodegradable. The gNappies were launched at the Baby Show in October 2010 and they are available from Hushabyebaby.
Available in range of vibrant colours, the gNappies system gives parents two eco-friendly nappy options in one – cloth or disposable. The system consists of cotton, washable little gPants, and either 100% biodegradable gRefills or washable gCloth inserts.
Designed for a non-bulky fit, gNappies are made of breathable material just like sports clothing, so your baby stays dry and comfortable and is far less likely to get nappy rash. gRefills are the only certified 100% biodegradable, plastic-free and elemental chlorine nappy available and decompose in 50 to 100 days in either your home waste or compost bin.
For people who choose to compost, the nappies degrade naturally over two months on the compost heap. Even if you throw them away, they are greener because they aren't plastic.
The second option is reusable cloth inserts made from soft micro fleece and hemp/cotton, which can be washed and rewashed, the same as the outer pants.
Jennifer Lackie, UK distributor of gNappies, said, "This is a great product for parents who try their best to be eco friendly.
"gNappies is an entirely new concept to the market with its hybrid system that allows parents to compost wet nappies in their household compost bin as they are an ideal material, providing a rich source of nitrogen and organic matter.
"All materials in the little gPants, snap-in liners, gCloth and biodegradable gRefills have been carefully chosen to provide a comfortable and dry fit for your baby."
gNappies are available from www.husha-byebaby.com with New Baby bundles priced at £99.95. Little gPants nappy covers start at £13.95 each, with biodegradable refills retailing at £9.95 and cloth at £21.95.


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Sweet Husband and I have started jogging a bit this week. We've been doing really well losing weight just by diet (about 20 pounds each), but had both hit a plateau and decided it was time to start working a little exercise in.
So, this morning we got up and took the Moe-man to a nearby park to put our time in. We forgot that this particular park has geese. (See my feelings about geese here.)
Our foul friends pretty much left use alone, until the end of our run when a gaggle of them aggressively started running towards us, presumably looking for a free breakfast. I quickly took five big steps back and watched to see what Moe (who was attached to Sweet Husband by waist leash) would do.
My valiant little terrier protector--he darted behind Sweet Husband's leg and would have retreated further had it been possible. His head and tail went down submissively--I don't think he quite whined but I'm sure he was thinking about it.
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In operation since 1947, The Fruit Bowl continues to provide the freshest and the best of local produce, baked goods, nuts, jams, local honey and local olive oils. Family owned and operated, the Lucchetti family grows and sells over 60 varieties of peaches alone throughout the year! Stop in and enjoy the bounty of San Joaquin County. Wonderful fruits and vegetables are picked daily! You'll find a wide selection of local nuts, dried fruits and snacks for the road. Inside the bake shop you will find pastries, cookies, muffins, fruit and cream pies (our favorite is the Fruit Bowl pie!), gelato, salads, sandwiches, plus much much more.
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Everyone who stood there saw Arjunas arrow whizz past and heard a sharp click. The arrow was stuck in the middle of the birds eye.
That day, a legend was born. Arjuna was declared a shreshtha, a supreme human talent. Arjunas most powerful weapon was not his Gandiva. His power came from ekagratahis one-pointed concentration.
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"Warriors in Khaki: Indian Doughboys in the Great War" was the featured presentation to a packed room at the library during the Platte County Historical Society's meeting Jan. 31.
Doug Cubbison, curator for the Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum in Casper, showed slides as he discussed the service of Native Americans from Wyoming during World War I. He said the museum's "Warriors in Khaki" exhibit was inspired by a quote from the book "Americans at the Front" by F.A. McKenzie.
"This guy saw Wyoming Indians on the front line," Cubbison said.
Cubbison remarked that in 1917, when the United States entered World War I, it was not easy for the military to trust Native Americans since their last clash had just happened in December 1890 at Wounded Knee.
"That was as close to them as the first Gulf War is to us," Cubbison said. "It's not that long ago."
However, Maj. Gen. Hugh Scott, who was chief of staff of the U.S. Army in 1917, and Army Gen. John Pershing, who commanded the American Expeditionary Force in Europe at the time, were both familiar with Native American soldiers and impressed by their skills. Both men thought Indians made fine non-commissioned officers.
Cubbison said although there had been Native Americans in the U.S. Army since the Civil War, such as the Army's Indian scouts, most were not formal soldiers but more like contract workers.
In the 1890s Hugh Scott organized Troop L of the 7th Cavalry, comprising all Native Americans, which Cubbison said became the best unit in the U.S. Cavalry. After 10 years, the U.S. government disbanded Troop L. Cubbison said Pershing had also had Native Americans under his command.
Cubbison discussed the Rodman Wanamaker Expedition of Citizenship, which began June 17, 1913, and was meant to demonstrate Indian patriotism — even though Native Americans were not legally U.S. citizens at the time, but citizens of their respective Indian nations.
Cubbison explained Wanamaker's father was the founder of the first department store in the nation, and his family very wealthy. As a child in Pennsylvania, Wanamaker enjoyed Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West shows. He grew up to fund trips to the West to see the Indians before their way of life vanished. Wanamaker hired Joseph Dixon, who Cubbison described as a "shady character … sometimes a minister." Dixon convinced Wanamaker he knew all about the Indians.
Once they start making their trips to the West, however, Dixon was appalled at the conditions he saw on reservations. Cubbison said Dixon became increasingly strident in his criticism of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The Expedition of Citizenship toured several Indian nations and held a ceremony at each one, visiting Wind River on Oct. 11, 1913. The ceremony stressed that Indians were U.S. citizens — although they weren't — and featured the gift of a flag and Indian leaders signing proclamations of their patriotism.
"Those proclamations were turned over to the BIA," Cubbison said. "We believe the BIA destroyed all those proclamations."
Cubbison theorized the BIA destroyed the Expedition of Citizenship's documents after "Dixon calls 'em out" regarding the appalling conditions on reservations.
In April 1917 when the U.S. declared war, Scott and Pershing both wanted Indian soldiers on the Mexican border to free up soldiers for the front. Others didn't know if Indians could be trusted. Cubbison Scott and Pershing ended the argument when they said "we need 'em" and then proceeded to integrate Native American soldiers into the U.S. Army.
"This is a huge paradigm shift in our culture," Cubbison said. "This was the first time the Army incorporated non-whites into the Army — mainly because of Hugh Scott."
One complication at the time was the draft, which was still law at the time. Cubbison said the federal government did "what it often does," which was put the burden on counties, telling the counties to figure out whether they should draft Native Americans or not. Some counties did, some didn't, and the U.S. ended up with about 12,500 active-duty Native American servicemen — mostly in the Army, but some in the Navy.
Cubbison said Native Americans made top-notch soldiers as Scott and Pershing had predicted.
"Also, their languages came in handy," he said, noting the first code talkers were some Choctaw Indians. For instance, the Choctaw had no word for "machine gun," so they would come up with their own words for it and thus make up their own code.
Cubbison noted Germans were also terrified of Native Americans, having received much of their information from pulp fiction. American commanders would often advertise that they had Native Americans among them, convincing terrified Germans that all manner of horror and scalpings were in store.
Wyoming Indian Cpl. Thomas Saunders, for instance, was able to capture 63 Germans with the assistance of just one other soldier after the men had cut their way through barbed wire to a village. Saunders received the Distinguished Service Cross for his efforts.
Cubbison said Saunders was the most highly decorated Wyoming soldier in World War I. Saunders was also one of the six pall bearers for the Unknown Soldier. Saunders was discharged from the service in 1939, then worked for the Corps of Engineers during World War II.
Cubbison lamented that historians have not had much success so far in tracing Wyoming Indians in the military — in fact, they have only four names.
In addition to Saunders, Wyoming Native Americans in World War I include Roy Shade Large, who is buried in Wheatland Cemetery; Pvt. Arthur B. Ried, 13th Field Artillery, 4th Division, a Navajo who enlisted in Sheridan; and Pvt. John Washakie, a grandson of Chief Washakie, born July 19, 1899, at Fort Washakie on the Wind River Indian Reservation.
"We need to do more research," Cubbison said. "I'm sure there are more than four men from this state."
He expressed envy at the great book of Native American doughboys that North Dakota has compiled.
Cubbison's presentation concluded with two acts of Congress: "an act granting citizenship to certain Indians" in 1919, which granted citizenship to all Native American veterans of World War I, and the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, aka the Snyder Act, which granted full U.S. citizenship to all the indigenous peoples of the U.S.
"Indian suffrage happened because of people like Corporal Saunders," Cubbison said.


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26 October 2011 – Tonight I photographed Noah and the Whale playing at Brixton Academy which is one of the shows I had been looking forward to for ages.
I haven't seen or worked with the guys before this show but I've been a fan of their work so I was pretty sure that it was going to be a good one … it WAS.
Bands running around stage like idiots is often exciting and I do love that but there is something great about a band that also just keep low key and focuses on making sure that their sound is spot on. You can still see them rocking out and you know they are feeling the music they're making but it's just different. I love these kinds of shows a lot … probably a sign of me getting older but I imagine myself sitting down in a comfy chair sipping on a good drink and then my life is complete. Haha.
Lighting was insanely hard to work with as it flashed like crazy between dark, and super bright settings of all red, all blue, all yellow and then strobes. Awesome. Haha.
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At the very height of luxury sits South Walton vacation rental 3120, part of the paradisiacal Sanctuary at Redfish in Blue Mountain Beach. Sighs of contentment, oohs and ahhs will replace stressful worries once you step foot in the stunning interior. All the upgrades – from the travertine tile and hand scraped wood floors, to the black granite counters artfully blended with a cool and serene décor – speak to the merits of good taste and designer furnishings. Speckled with pelican and sea shell motif, the upscale beach ambiance that fills 3120 tastefully brings the outdoors in.
This two story home away from home is a vacationers dream with flat screen TVs in every room, two master suites with Jacuzzi baths and jaw-dropping views of the pool deck, Redfish Lake and the Gulf of Mexico all in one vista. Moreover, there are countless ways to relax without ever leaving the property. Sunbathe in the expansive pool deck which seamlessly blends three tiered pools, two hot tubs, a fire pit, four grills and poolside cabanas with the untouched natural foliage along the Gulf. Take a ferry ride across the dune lake to the shores of the Gulf where every day offers a new experience or walk along the boardwalk to the beach for some exercise. Other amenities include a fitness center, an elevator and covered underground parking.
As if 3120 isn't perfect enough, a location within the environmentally responsible and purposely situated Sanctuary at Redfish means that great shopping, dining and entertainment are just beyond the gates. Head about five to ten minutes in the car along 30A and you'll find yourself at the charming Gulfplace town center, the artsy village of Grayton Beach or the Edenic community of Watercolor. Or just ride your bike right across the street to Redfish Village- home to the very popular First Note music hall plus chic boutiques, eateries and an ice cream shop on the corner.
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Hello World!
Finally, after everyone in the world including several cats and a goldfish have a blog, I've decided to start my own blog.
I will talk about my book, Dragon Over Washington. I will talk about publishing and writing ebooks for the Amazon Kindle.
I will talk about my own little personal monster I'm raising at home.
I will talk about life as viewed through Kung Fu and the Chinese way of life.
And I will talk about other things, but probably Dragon Over Washington, my monster and Kung Fu will be the main issues.
So, Hellow World and here I come.
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I took this picture the other day while I was driving out to the ranch. As much as I despise getting up early some mornings, I usually get to see watch the sun rise when I'm on my way to work on those days and it just makes it totally worth it. I feel like God is just shouting at me, "I'm here! And I Am."
I love it. The other morning, as the sun was rising it was reflecting a bright gold color off of a wheat field that I was driving past and I just had. to. stop. I had to stop and look at it and take a picture of it and bask in the glory and beauty of my Maker's creation. I found this verse, and there's more to the verse, but this particular phrase of it just seemed so fitting for the picture.
"As surely as the sun rises, he will appear…." – Hosea 6:3
That's our hope. That as surely as the sun rises, God will be with us. How concrete of an example is that? The sun rises every single day. And we see the sun every day! That means that every single day, God is with us. He's walking through our moments of joy and our moments of pain with us. He's with us when life is perfect, and when we are confused beyond belief by what life has brought us.
Every single day, whether you are awake early enough to see the sun rise, or you are out of bed after the sun has risen, let the sun be your reminder that God is with you.


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WINTHROP, Mass. – With a record-breaking diving performance at the Regis Invitational Saturday, junior Elisabeth McQuaid (Marlborough, Mass.) has been named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Women's Swimming and Diving Athlete of the Week, announced Monday by the league office.
All one-meter diving pool and school records fell Saturday, as McQuaid completed 11 dives and compiled a total of 443.05 points, 35 points more than the previous school record that stood for 28 years. In splitting up the dives, McQuaid established the five voluntary dive school and pool records at 188.80 points and the new six optional dive standard for both the team and the pool at 254.25 points.
McQuaid, the two-time defending GNAC champion in one-meter diving, now holds the top score in the conference so far this season. Having received numerous NEISDA Diver of the Week awards over her collegiate career, McQuaid earns a weekly honor from the GNAC for the first time in three years with the Pride swimming and diving program.
After fall semester finals and the holiday break, Regis will head to Florida for winter training. The Pride will take part in the FIU Sprint Invitational in Miami, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 5.


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London (AFP) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been accused by a British MP of taking "blood money" in deciding to work as a World Cup pundit for Russian state-owned channel RT.
RT risks losing its licence to broadcast in Britain if UK authorities conclude that Moscow was behind a nerve agent attack in Salisbury, southern England that saw a Russian former double agent poisoned on March 4.
Mourinho's television role at this year's World Cup in Russia was announced a day after the Salisbury incident but the Portuguese boss has since repeatedly refused to answer questions about his position as a pundit.
Chris Bryant, an opposition Labour MP for the Welsh constituency of Rhondda, told Britain's Press Association news agency on Tuesday: "To my mind, this is blood money, paid directly from the Russian state coffers."
RT, formerly known as Russia Today, was set up in the mid-2000s to counter what Russian President Vladimir Putin saw as the dominance of American and British international media organisations and their allegedly pro-Western bias.
The channel is seen by its critics as giving a platform to conspiracy theorists as well as far-right or anti-establishment figures who emphasise Western hypocrisy or corruption.
Several lawmakers called for a ban on RT on Monday after British Prime Minister Theresa May said it was "highly likely" that Russia was behind the attack on former double agent Sergei Skripal.
Mourinho is not the only high-profile football figure connected to RT, with former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel and ex-Liverpool winger Stan Collymore also working for the channel.
British politicians have appeared on RT, where former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond hosts a talk show.
Bryant's fellow Welsh Labour MP Stephen Doughty urged Mourinho to reconsider his position.
"Serious questions are already being asked about participation in the Russian-hosted World Cup," he said. "I would urge leading football figures to rethink — not least after this week's revelations — whether their punditry on Putin's mouthpiece is appropriate."
England's governing Football Association has yet to make any comment on what Britain's worsening political relationship with Russia would mean in terms of the World Cup.
But a boycott is considered highly unlikely as it would put the FA on a collision course with global football governing body FIFA, whose regulations insist member national authorities must run the sport in their respective countries without "outside interference" from the government or any other parties.