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Although the exact cause is unknown, the following are believed to be likely causes:
- Genetics (seen more often in the Jewish population; chromosomes 16, 12, 6, and 14 are main areas of linkage being studied—recently 21 new genes for Crohn's have been identified, several related to promotion of inflammation.)
- Smoking (doubles the risk of Crohn's)
- Infectious agents
- Immunological factors
The range and severity of symptoms varies.
Common symptoms include:
- Abdominal Pain (often in the lower right area)
- Diarrhea (loose, watery, or frequent bowel movements)
Other symptoms may include:
- Rectal bleeding
- Weight Loss
- Arthritis
- Skin Problems
- Fever
- Loss of Appetite
- Fatigue
Children with Crohn's may suffer delays in both growth and sexual development.
Method of Diagnosis:
Diagnosis of Crohn's begins by taking a complete family and personal medical history, which is followed by a physical examination.
No laboratory test specifically identifies Crohn's disease, but blood tests may show anemia, abnormally high numbers of white blood cells, low levels of the protein albumin, and other indicators of inflammation such as an elevated level of C-reactive protein.
A colonoscopy and a biopsy are usually the first tests performed after a physical examination and blood tests have been completed.
A sigmoidoscopy may also be used which is when the doctor inserts a flexible instrument into the rectum and the lower part of the colon to visually see if there is inflammation and how much. Crohn's disease can also almost always be detected on x-rays after barium is swallowed.
Risk Factors:
- Smoking
- Genetics
- Immunological factors
- Nothing an individual does makes them get Crohn's disease, it is important to know if you are at risk and be aware that smoking can increase your chances of developing Crohn's.
Supplements Commonly Used:
During flareups it is recommended to take the following supplements:
- Vitamin D
- Zinc
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Folate
- Vitamin B-12
- Iron
Labs Appropriate to Disease:
Normal Values Range:
Common lab values take in a Crohn's patient:
|Normal Range Adult Values
|3.6-5.0 g/dL
|19-43 mg/dL
|12-16 g/dL women; 13.5-17.5 g/dL men
|37% to 47% women; 40% to 54% men
|Mean corpuscular volume
|84-96 fL
|Mean corpuscular hemoglobin
|31.5% to 36%
|Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
|27-34 pg
|Red cell distribution width
|11.6% to 16.5%
|Total iron-binding capacity
|250-460 mcg/dL
|10-150 ng/mL (women); 12-300 ng/mL (men)
|200-400 mg/dL
|Vitamin B-12
|100-700 ng/mL
|2-20 mm3
|70-110 mg/dL
|Blood urea nitrogen
|8-26 mg/dL
|0.6-1.3 mg/dL
|135-155 mmol/L
|3.5-5.5 mmol/L
|2.5-4.5 mmol/L
|98-108 mmol/L
|0.70-1.15 mmol/L
|11-23 mmol/L
|8.7-10.2 mg/dL
|24-30 mmol/L
|275-295 mOsm/kg H2O
|C-reactive protein
|<1 mg/L
|Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
|<17 mm/hr women; <15 mm/hr men
|Lactoferrin (stool specimen)
|Antisacchromyces antibodies
|Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies
|2-20 mm3
|Vitamin B-12
|100-700 ng/mL
|Vitamin C
|0.50-1.40 mg/dL (plamsa)
|25 hydroxy-Vitamin D
|16-74 ng/mL
|Vitamin K
|10.4-12.8 slc (Use also prothrombin levels)
|Vitamin A
|30-80 mg/dL
|Plasma Zinc
|>70 ug/dL
Values in the Disease:
Laboratory tests commonly used to eliminate the possibility of bacterial, viral and parasitic causes of diarrhea. Blood tests may be performed to check for anemia, which could suggest bleeding in the colon or rectum. Blood tests also may detect a high WBC count, which indicates the presence of inflammation somewhere in the body. However, Crohn's disease cannot be diagnosed via a blood test. Researchers have been investigating a number of markers in the blood that may be elevated in people with Crohn's, but these haven't yet been accepted as sufficiently accurate to allow doctors to make a definitive diagnosis.
Nutritional Significance:
Patients with Crohn's are considered to be at significant nutritional risk. Potential nutrient deficiencies include the following:
- Energy
- Protein
- Fluid
- Electrolytes
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Zinc
- Calcium
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin B-12
- Folate
Food and Feeding Issues
|Common Nutrition Problem
|Etiology of Nutrition Problem
|Insufficient intake
|Fear of abdominal pain and diarrhea after eating
|Increased protein needs (losses from GI tract caused by inflammation)
|Catbolism (when infection or abscesses present)
|Healing from surgery
|Fluid and electrolytes
|Short bowel syndrome
|Blood loss, inadequate diet
|Magnesium, Zinc
|Intestinal losses, especially from short bowel syndrome
|Calcium and Vitamin D
|Long-term steroid use
|Decreased intake of dairy foods as result of lactose-restricted diets
|Vitamin B-12
|Surgical resections of stomach (loss of intrinsic factor) and/or terminal ileum (site of absorption)
|Medications used to treat inflammatory bowel disease.
General Dietary Prescription:
When the disease is inactive, except for restricting milk products in lactose-intolerant people or restricting caffeine when severe diarrhea occurs, most doctors simply recommend a well-balanced diet to prevent nutritional deficiency. When the disease is active, it is recommended to consume bland, soft foods to prevent discomfort and to consume smaller, more frequent meals may also help.
Specific Foods to Include:
These foods are recommended for people with diarrhea and abdominal pain.
|Food Group
|Recommended Foods
|Milk and Dairy Products
|Buttermilk, Evaportated, skim, powdered or low-fat milk. Smooth, non-fat, or low-fat yogurt. Low-fat cheeses. Low-fat ice cream. Sherbert.
|Choose lactose-free products if you have lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerances causes symptoms after drinking regular milk or eating foods made from milk. Symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, and bloating. Choose yogurt with live, active cultures. (The food label will list this information.)
|Meats and Other Protein Foods
|Tender, well-cooked meats, poultry, fish, eggs, and soy prepared without added fat. Smooth nut butter.
|Bread, bagels, rolls, crackers, cereals, and pasta made from white or refined flour.
|Choose grain foods with less than 2g fiber per serving. The grams of dietary fiber in one serving are listed on the Nutrition label of packaged foods.
|Most well-cooked vegetables without seeds, potatoes without skin; lettuce if tolerated, strained vegetable juice.
|See the "Specific Foods to Avoid" chart for a list of vegetables that you should avoid when you have diarrhea or abdominal pain.
|Fruit juice without pulp (except prune juice), ripe bananas or melons, most canned, soft fruits, peeled apple.
|Choose canned fruit in juice or light syrup. Heavy syrup has lots of sugar, which may make diarrhea worse. See the "Specific Foods to Avoid" chart for a list of fruits that you should avoid when you have diarrhea or abdominal pain.
|Fats and Oils
|Limit fats and oils to less than 8 teaspoons per day
|Water, decaffeinated coffee, caffeine-free tea, soft drinks without caffeine, rehydration beverages.
|Drinking beverages with sugar or corn syrup may make diarrhea worse for some people. Very sweet juices may also have this effect.
Specific Foods to Avoid:
These foods are not recommended for people with diarrhea and abdominal pain. If you do not have symptoms, you may eat them.
|Food Group
|Foods Not Recommended
|Milk and Dairy Products
|Yogurt with berries, orange or lemon rind, or nuts. Whole milk. Half-and-half, cream, sour cream. Ice cream (unless it is low-fat or nonfat.)
|Meats and Other Protein Foods
|Fried meats, including sausage and bacon. Luncheon meats, such as bologna or salami. Hot dogs. Tough or chewy cuts of meat. Fried eggs. All dried beans, peas, and nuts. Chunky nut butters.
|Whole wheat or whole grain breads, rolls, crackers, or pasta. Brown rice and wild rice. Cereals made from whole grain. Any grain foods made with seeds or nuts.
|Beets, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, sauerkraut, cauliflower, corn, greens (mustard, trunip, collards), spinach, lima beans, mushrooms, okra, onions, parsnips, peppers, potato skins, winter squash.
|All raw fruits except peeled apple, ripe bananas, and melon. Canned berries, canned cherries, dried fruits (including raisins), prune juice.
|Fats and Oils
|Do not have more than 8 teaspoons per day.
|Beverage with caffeine, such as coffee, tea, cola, some sport drinks. Alcoholic drinks. Avoid sweet fruit juices and soft drinks or other beverages made with sugar or corn syrup if they make diarrhea worse.
|Sugar alcohols (sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol) cause diarrhea in some people. These ingredients are often found in sugarless gums and candies, as well as some medications.
Reccomended Prescription Drug Therapy:
Although Crohn's disease has no known cure, many treatments help reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms.
Anti-Inflammation Drugs
Most people are first treated with drugs containing mesalamine, a substance that helps control inflammation. Sulfasalazine is the most commonly used of these drugs. Patients who do not benefit from it or who cannot tolerate it may be put on other mesalamin-containing drugs, generally known as 5-ASA agents, such as Asacol, Dipentum, or Pentasa. Possible side effects of mesalamine-containing drugs include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, and headache.
Cortisone or Steroids
Cortisone drugs and steroids, called corticosteroids, provide very effective results. Prednisone is a common generic name of one of the drugs in this group of medications. In the beginning, when the disease is at its worst, prednisone is usually prescribed in a large dose. The dosage is then lowered once symptoms have been controlled. These drugs can cause serious side effects, including greater susceptibility to infection.
Immune System Suppressors
Drugs that suppress the immune system are also used to treat Crohn's disease. Most commonly prescribed are 6-mercaptopurine or a related drug, azathioprine. Immunosuppressive agents work by blocking the immune reaction that contributes to inflammation. These drugs may cause side effects like nausea, vomitting, and diarrhea and may lower a person's resistance to infection. When patients are treated with a combination or corticosteroids and immunosuppressive durgs, the dose of corticosteroids may eventually be lowered. Some studies suggest that immunosuppressive drugs may enhance the effectiveness of corticosteroids.
Infliximab (Remicade)
This drug is the first of a group of medications that blocks the body's inflammation response. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the drug for the treatment of moderate to severe Crohn's disease that does not respond to standard therapies (mesalamine substances, corticosterioids, immunosuppressive agents) and for the treatment of open, draining fistuals. Infliximab, the first treatment approved specifically for Crohn's disease is a TNF substance. Additional research will need to be done in order to fully understand the range of treatments Remicade may offer to help people with Crohn's disease.
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine caused by stricture, fistulas, or prior surgery. For this common problem, the doctor may prescribe one or more of the following antibiotics: ampicillin, sulfonamide, cephalosporin, tetracycline, or metronidazole.
Anti-Diarrheal and Fluid Replacements
Diarrhea and crampy abdominal pain are often relieved when the inflammation subsides, but additional medication may also be necessary. Several antidiarrheal agents could be used, including diphenoxylate, loperamide, and codeine. Patients who are dehydrated because of diarrhea will be treated with fluids and electrolytes.
Potential Food and Drug Interactions:
General Nutrition Education Objectives or Goals:
Goals for patients with Crohn's disease are as follows:
- Identify symptoms that interfere with adequate oral intake, including the following:
- Anorexia
- Altered Taste
- Pain
- Diarrhea
- The patient will make necessary nutrition interventions to correct or compensate for malabsorption secondary to loss of bowel function, secondary bacterial overgrowth, inflammation, or surgical resection.
- The patient will have nutrition therapy that will meet increased nutritional requirements, correct nutritional deficiencies, and compensate for increased nutritional losses, thereby accomplishing nutrition goals.
- The patient will understand and make appropriate interventions to address potential drug-nutrient interactions.
- Eat small meals or snacks every 3 or 4 hours
- When the patient has symptoms, stick to the recommended foods. These foods are lower in fiber. When diarrhea decreases, the patient may have small amounts of whole grain foods and higher fiber fruits and vegetables. Patient should try them one at a time. If abdominal pain or diarrhea occurs, stop eating the new food and try it again at a later date.
- Drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration. Aim for at least 8 cups of fluid each day.
- Eat foods that have added probiotics and prebiotics. Ask your RD for good choices.
- Use a multivitamin. You may need more of some vitamins and minerals than you do when you are healthy. Ask your RD about taking supplements.
- During periods when you don't have symptoms, include whole grains and a variety of fruits and vegetables in your eating plan. Start new foods one at a time, in small amounts.
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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross held a volunteer recruitment Sunday afternoon. The organization holds these events a couple times a year to encourage people to assist in its efforts. Leaders say the role the community plays in times of disaster is huge, both in preparedness and recovery.
"It is so important to have volunteers," Autumn Mihm of the Red Cross said. "Ninety-seven percent of the Red Cross workforce is volunteers."
Breaking that statistic down, that's one Red Cross staff member for every 15 volunteers.
John Hall signed on with the organization six months ago to give back to the community after he retired.
"I've had a chance to assist clients on four different occasions where people basically lost everything," he said.
The Cape Fear Chapter has about 400 volunteers, but leaders say its doors are always open for new faces. Volunteers are able to work with emergency and blood services as well as office assistants.
"We have opportunities for almost everyone depending on your time, your skill set and what you are really interested in doing," Mihm said.
The chapter is also looking for volunteers to assist with its amateur radio system. This system provides emergency communication during a time of disaster. These frequencies allow the Red Cross to communicate with other amateur operators, Red Cross emergency vehicles and is also connected to the hospital system.
"Communication is the key during a disaster," Disaster Director David Garrison said. "If we can't communicate and find out what's going on in different areas, then it is harder to take care of the situations there."
Volunteers and leaders alike agree that no matter which area of work you choose, they are all rewarding.
"Being at the Red Cross is really a passion for all of the people here. It's not just a job," Mihm said.
If you are interested in volunteering with the Red Cross you can log on to its website at RedCross.org, or you can call the local chapter at (910) 762-2683.


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Dream Girl Hema Malini is excited about her younger daughter Ahana's "big fat Punjabi wedding" and says that this was something which she missed when she got married to veteran actor Dharmendra.
Ahana, who will get married to Delhi based businessman Vaibhav Vora on Sunday, had her mehendi fuction on Friday.
"My marriage happened very quietly and quickly. There was no time or occasion for a big ceremony. But now there is finally going to be a big fat Punjabi wedding in my family," said Hema.
"From the very Punjabi baraati to our doorstep to a very Tamil welcoming of the groom into the mandap (platform for wedding rituals). I am very excited," she added.
The wedding would have Punjabi as well as South Indian touch to it.
"Like a true Hindi film my daughter's wedding will have two halves. The first-half of the wedding ceremony would be done in Punjabi style. The second-half of the wedding would be done in Tamil style," she said adding that there will be "two pundits (priests), one from north India and the other from the south".
The wedding of her younger daughter comers more than one and a half years after her elder daughter Esha Deol's wedding to diamond merchant Bharat Takhtani. This has made things easier for Hema, but she says that she still has her hands full.
"As Ahana's is the second wedding in my family in quick succession it's easier this time to arrange everything since we already know what all needs to be done. Having said that, it's no less difficult for us to make all the wedding arrangements for the second time," she said.
"Luckily for me all the nitty-gritty is being taken care of by my two bhabhis (sisters-in-law), the wives of my two brothers Jagannath and Kannan. I don't know what I'd have done without them," she said.
The bride's father Dharmendra is even more nervous than the bride and her mother.
"I've told Dharamji, tension bilkul nahin lene ka (don't take any tension). He's very nervous and tense. Ahana is his laadli (favourite). I've told him to just relax and leave everything to me and my family and then of course, there is the events manager, who is following our instructions," she said.
Talking about her family, the Sholay actress is thrilled to welcome another son-in-law.
"You know, this is exactly why I've never felt any need for friends. My family is my friend. My brothers and their wives take care of everything. Now I've two sons to complete my family," she said.
"People always reminded me that I've no sons, only two daughters. But I want to tell them that now I've two sons. Both my sons-in-law are as good as my own sons. In any case, my daughters are like my sons as well as daughters. Esha always says she is my son," she said.
While Esha has stayed close to her mother in Mumbai after marriage, Ahana will move to Delhi after the wedding.
"Her husband and his family are Delhi-based, so naturally she will shift base to the Capital. Ahana gets very sad when she thinks of the impending distance between us. But I keep telling her not to fret," she said.
"Traveling from Delhi to Mumbai is now like catching a bus from your home to the suburbs. Besides, Ahana's sasural is very close to the airport in Delhi. Ahana's mother-in-law keeps reassuring her she would never have to miss her mother," she added.
Coming back to the impending wedding the busy mother of the bride says, "The Mehendi ceremony will be followed by the wedding and reception. So the next few days are going to go in a mad swirl of activities."
Ahana's wedding clothes are being designed by Neeta Lulla.
"She (Neeta Lulla) is an old family friend. She she took over the responsibility of almost the entire pre-wedding, wedding and post-wedding clothes for my daughters and I. Almost all our clothes are being done by Neeta, except a few by Manish Malhotra and Shyamal and Bhumika," she said.


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As a doula I want to understand what is that you want, and work with you to achieve that. Your birth means your choice. I may ask you questions to help you explore areas you haven't yet considered, or even knew existed!
Understanding what's going on for you and how you use your body is key to getting those long-term results as an acupuncturist. I incorporate the use of acupuncture, Chinese herbs, diet, exercise and lifestyle advice making sure you get the best possible outcome in the shortest timeframe.
Understanding what's really going on means first talking to you
Asking some questions and listening carefully.
This means reading between the lines, and really gaining a deep understanding of what it is that you want from your birth, and how I can help you achieve it.
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Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner were in Paris today for a photocall to promote "The Twilight Saga: New Moon".
We can be thankful that Kristen is not wearing blazer, and is wearing a colour other than black but if only Kristen's smile was a pretty as her strapless J.Mendel Spring 2010 dress.
She always makes me feel like she has been wrestled into a dress, when we all know she would be more comfortable in jeans and converse sneakers.
Everything about her look is good from asymmetrical draping on her dress, to her matching Sergio Rossi Cachet pumps, but the best we get from her is a Posh pout.
With regards to everything looking good, I'm sure you know I'm not including the -forced upon her- hair 'do.
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From obscurity to overnight fame, Argentina's Olympic tale
Cutting through barriers and years of neglect in a country that is obsessed with football and its global icons, the Argentine men's hockey team is finally coming out of the shadows and charting its own path
Cutting through barriers and years of neglect in a country that is obsessed with football and its global icons, the Argentine men's hockey team is finally coming out of the shadows and charting its own path. While the likes of Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona are household names, 'Los Leones', as the Argentina men's hockey team is called, lived in relative obscurity till a bronze medal at the 2014 Word Cup opened the doors for more success.
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Until the breakthrough in the Netherlands, the men's hockey team was living not only under the shadow of soccer, rugby and basketball, but was also weighed down by the achievements of its more famous women counterparts.
Hockey in the South American nation, till then, was mainly liked to 'Las Leonas', the women's hockey team. Featuring the great Luciana Aymar, the Argentine women have won medals at the last four Olympics, won two World Cups and seven Champions Trophy titles, all coming in a century that is not even two decades old. And then, out of nowhere, the men's team won the gold medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics, its best-ever international result, and it made them overnight stars back home.
"The Olympic gold was important for the survival of men's hockey in Argentina. It was a historic moment for us. We know how important it was for us," said Gonzalo Peillat, who was the top-scorer in Rio with 10 goals. "After the Olympics mentality (of Argentines back home) has changed a little bit. Hockey has slowly started to become bigger and bigger. Earlier the women's team was only famous but now a days the support is equal for us. Every television channels in Argentina are now following us."
Soccer is a culture in Argentina and football players are worshipped as Gods. Expectedly, the infrastructure and popularity of hockey is not upto the mark, forcing the likes of Peillat to ply their trade in the European leagues of Netherlands and Germany.
"Argentines are crazy about soccer. Competition in hockey is not good and that's why more than half of our team players have moved to Europe," said Peillat. Senior player Lucas Villa summed up men's hockey's plight in Argentina before their Rio success.
"Men's hockey was not so popular in Argentina till we won the gold. We were bullied whenever we used to go for training. People used to inquire what was there in our hockey kit. They used to ask us whether we were carrying guns," Villa said. "But now the scenario has changed. People back home have started to recognise us."
Argentina men's hockey team is currently the world No. 1 side, while the women are placed third in the standings.
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Ray's Recipe @ Billy's Boudin and Cracklin in Opelousas, LA = C+ Rated Boudin
Location: 904 Short Vine, Opelousas, LA 70570
Ambiance: A steel building close to Interstate 49. Their primary product is boudin (Billy's Boudin and Ray's Boudin). They do sell snacks, drinks, cracklin, some smoked sausage and a few other things, but boudin is really what this place is all about. A sparsely decorated interior is befitting of the inner-small town setting. They are no-nonsense group and you'll have to wait in line for a bit as this is a very popular place to stop for a link or two.
Cost: $3.29 lb in 2005/$4.69 in 2014
Presentation: Cut up in pieces, placed in a paper boat along with some saltine crackers, and then into a white paper bag, stapled closed with some napkins tucked in the fold. Very nice.
Casing: Rubbery and a little on the tough side.
Rice/Meat Ratio: More rice than meat . . . . . . . . . appreciably less meat.
Texture: Almost desiccated. A paste-like consistency mashed into the casing. Easily moldable.
Spices: Mild (this is particularly unexpected because the boudin is touted as "Ray's: A Legend In Hot Boudin.")
Overall Taste: A very light "boudin" flavor is replaced with a stronger liver taste. The whitish color belies a heavy amount of rice which pulls some of the flavor away from link. Barely noticeable pieces of green onion provide small amounts of flavor.
Comments: Here is what you need to know: Some years back Ray sold his business to Billy. Now Billy makes two boudin recipies: Ray's Boudin and Billy's Boudin a (SEE REVIEW). In order to further confuse things, Ray (the original) has re-entered the boudin business and is, once again, selling Ray's "Original" boudin at another location (SEE UPCOMING REVIEW). There is, from the looks of it, a veritable "Boudin War" going on in Opelousas. Don't get caught in the crossfire, but do eat the boudin.
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Thursday, July 11, 2013
The Democratic Travelers
I've been following the trip of the Democratic Travelers for a few months now. For those of you that don't know about them, John and Laura left in February in an airstream trailer for a year long-journey around the country. But this isn't just any road trip; they are using their site to let anyone make recommendations about towns, restaurants, and events going on and users can vote on the best places to go. So far they have traveled 13 states and seen more in of America than many people will see in their lifetime.
I noticed they were heading north in California so I reached out to them on Twitter and Matt and I stopped by their campsite on our way back from Monterey. Their airstream trailer is awesome! It's been completely redone so it feels homey with a couch, a kitchen and bedroom. It was great hearing their stories about all the places they've gone and how much they've enjoyed spending so much time traveling.
I wanted to introduce you to them because their site (designed by John) is awesome and I'm sure everyone has some recommendations for places to go next. Laura also has a neat food blog about cooking in their new home! I can't wait to try some of her recipes when I get my kitchen back. You can follow them on all social media for updates. I can't wait to see where they head next :)
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Tarot Cards - Pick Three Cards For A Free Psychic Reading
Tarot Cards Free Reading
Tarot Cards were first introduced in the 15th Century in Europe. At the beginning they were used purely as playing cards such as Italian tarocchini, and also French tarot.
In the 18th Century they began to be used as a mystical way of seeing the future. Many people believe that the actual meaning of tarot comes from the Taro River in northern Italy. But there is a belief that actually Tarot Cards originated in ancient Arabic and translates as 'Ways'.
Today, The Psychic Tarot is read world wide, and is always popular at Psychic Fairs and home readings.
The Major Arcana
Tarot Readings
I have been reading the Tarot cards for many years. I started when, at 16 years old, a friend bought me my first set.
Over the years I have read the Tarot to many people at private parties, pubs and single one to one sessions.
I also read the Psy Cards and recently received my first set of Angel Cards which I have to say are beautiful.
What drew me to the Cards in the first place was my love of the unknown.
Magic, reincarnation, and psychic phenomena have always fascinated me ever since I was a small child.
One of the main reasons that I took to the art of Tarot was my continuing psychic skill I had as a small child.
Ever since I can remember, I have had precognitions of world events, singular flashes of things about to happen to a friend, or just a happening.
Some were really funny. One time we were waiting for a bus, and the girl with me said, 'Oh hurry up bus'. I looked at her and said, 'There's no point in rushing, the bus is going to break down' And guess what? It did!
My friend always knew when I was telling the truth because she just stood back and waited for the results to happen!
So you can imagine she wasn't a bit surprised when I used to call her when she came home from the States after being away for months at a time.
She would walk into her house and the phone would ring. I would always laugh when she said 'Can't you wait for me to put my case down before you phone?'
That happened virtually every time she came home. No phone calls, no letters, just me picking up psychically when she walked through the door.
The Tarot lead me into another world of psychic phenomena.
When I read the Cards I don't try to guess the results by looking at the person, or whatever they say. I just read what the cards are telling me.
I also explain that what I do is a combination of reading the Tarot Cards as I see them, and 'feeling' certain things in the persons aura.
I know most people think its based on Psychology. Read the person by their clothes or manner. Maybe some people do this, I don't. Or at least I try not too. Some things may be obvious though.
For example, if someone is wearing a suit, then you are bound to think they have an office job or something similar. But people are not stupid. These days most people come to me and others wearing casual gear.
They could be doctors, lawyers or even a road sweeper. To do the Tarot Cards like this, is just asking for trouble. I try not to look at the person who I am reading the Cards for. That way its easier to read them.
Sometimes I will get a puzzled look, or even a snort! But I carry on. When I have finished a lot of people say something along the lines of, 'Well I have no idea what you are talking about, why would I need a solicitor?' For example.
A few weeks later, the recipient would always seek me out to say thank you. You were right.
Okay, we can never be totally accurate all the time, but I have never had a bad report.
So, now lets get to the chase.
Who Wants A Free Reading?
before we start...
Each and every reading is based on the Cards around them. All the Cards have an individual meaning, but all depending on the layout each Card can take on a different perspective. For example;
If one Tarot Card shows a broken relationship, on its own its meaning is obvious. But if it is next to a relationship card, followed by a marriage one, then the meaning changes completely.
There are lots of different ways to read the Tarot Cards. Some Tarot Card readers will go by the book. Others will do what the feel most comfortable with. Below are some of the examples of different layouts that you can use.
The Celtic Cross Spread
This layout is the basic Tarot Card spread that many newbies to the art, use.
The first card is laid down in the middle, followed by the second just below it.
The third is then placed below and to the left of the second card.
The fourth card is place above the third slightly higher than the first.
The fifth is then put directly above the first. The sixth is then put to the right of the first card.
7,8,9, and 10 and then laid from the bottom on the right hand side of the cards, reaching to the top.
- Number one is Self
- means Opposing Forces
- Background
- Recent past
- Near Future
- Higher power
- Issues and Fears
- Allies
- Advice
- Outcome of all the cards
The Seven Card Spread
The seven card spread is based on spirituality. As the number 7 is said to be a higher spirit number.
The cards are divided into three sets. The first two sets are of two cards.
The third has three cards. Two cards are placed to the left, three just below, then the other two above the three on the right hand side.
- The Left - Past
- The Right - Future
- Three Below - Present.
The Three Card Spread
The one that we are interested in is the Three Card Spread.
This is a very effective way of reading the cards for someone who doesn't want to go into to much detail, but can see a very definite design of their life.
Some say that the Three Card Spread is a definition of the Spiritual Trinities.
Bringing into force the spiritual flow of the Universe and God. Its just a simple layout. Each card is laid next to each other.
- Past
- Present
- Future.
The Book Tarot Spread
I read the Tarot like the pages of a book. In a sense that's exactly what they are. I have tried many different ways of reading the Tarot, and have found myself coming back to the simplest but most effective way.
The one thing that I could never understand is how Tarot Readers could give a full accurate reading by placing a certain amount of Cards on the table.
For example, say I was giving advice to a reader and I then asked them to only pick ten Cards.
What happens if they get to a point where, like the chapters in a book with a missing page, the reading comes to an end without a result?
The Book Tarot Spread makes much more sense of the reading. I first ask the recipient to shuffle the Tarot Cards.
Then I start to lay them down in a single line of approximately three or four Cards. This is the past.
The next four are the present, and so on. But as we get near the last line,
I will then add more Cards as the story becomes clear. This way we get the whole picture. Obviously we won't use all the Cards, otherwise the point of the reading would be lost.
The one thing that always surprises and delights the client is if I ask him or her to shuffle the Cards again to give a more in depth reading of their future.
Then when I lay the Cards the first one to come up is the last one from the first layout.
For example if I lay down the Sun Card last, then on this layout the Sun Card will be the first. Just like a book, only a different chapter.
Now Thats Clear.......
I would just like to explain a little about the actual Tarot Cards. If you are going to choose three cards for your reading there are a few things you need to know.
Each Tarot Card has a name. The Pope, The Fool and so on. This may sound blatantly obvious to you what the meaning of each card is. The Pope? Yes he must mean a good guy. The Fool? Well, yes, that means I know someone who is a complete ass!
Sorry, that's not how it works. As I mentioned before, each card takes on a different meaning when the are adjacent to the other cards.
How To Explain? Um.
Okay, lets use people as an example. When we meet someone and before we speak to them, we get an idea of what they are like. A tall girl with a short skirt, lots of makeup and smelling of cheap perfume will automatically make us think bimbo!
Then we get to know them. And guess what? She turns out to be a scientist having a day off!
Well the Tarot Cards are similar. Just because we see the Devil, Fool, The Lovers, World and even Death, it doesn't mean what it looks like.
Do not take any notice of what they are called.
What I need you to do is concentrate.
Scroll Down For Your Free Tarot Card Reading!
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Now Its Your Turn!
How To Do Your Three Card Free Psychic Tarot Reading!
First of all No Cheating! Lol!
What do I mean by cheating?
Well, hopefully a few of you will do this, and if I answer in the comment box below, please don't read those first as I will be interpreting each persons three chosen Cards. So..
When you have picked your three Cards, scroll straight to the bottom of the hub and put in your three Cards. Then you won't be influenced by the other readers, okay? Otherwise you won't get a real reading.
And Remember....
If you see someone has chosen one or even two Cards that you have, don't think because your reading comes out differently its wrong. Just remember, each Card means something different all depending on how they are thrown and which ones they are next too.
Okay Here We Go.
First of all browse down through the pictures. Don't think too much, just let your mind take in the color, scene and feeling.
Do this a couple of times so that your mind starts to make out the differences for you.
When you scroll down for a third time, notice when you slow down and take notice of a certain photo. If you start to get a feeling about it, write it down or just remember it.
When you have three photos in mind, just tell me in the comment box.
Don't Forget...
Let me know in what order that you want them read. First, Past. Second, present. Third future.
Don't worry, I won't bring up anything too personal for you. That's not how it works.
Now, of you go!
Good luck! Oh and have Fun!
(All readings are done with my perspective of the Tarot Cards. Every Tarot reader will see each Card in their own way. Saying that, all the Cards have a set meaning, but it does all depend on how you have learned each Card and what makes it feel right for the reader.)
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i choose:
death, the hermit, wheel of fortune
I love Tarot card readings. I do wonder how accurate they are. A fine article.
My picks are:
The Star
The Fool
The World.
Thank you very much. ^-^
Hi Nell,
As always, grateful.
The Emperor
The Pope
The Popess
Wheel of Fortune
The forest lovers
Thanks in advance :)
Hello,mine are
The Star ,
The World and
the Hanged Man.
Thank you.
The star
The moon
The emporess
Very interesting. I dont know much about Tarot but is sure fascinating.
Hi Nell,
The Moon
The Hermit
The World
Thank you
Hello there Nell, I think it's about time for another one of these. Thank you so much.
Past- Hanged man
Present- Chariot
Future- Temperance
The moon, the world and the sun!
Hi Nell! Thank you for you readings.
The Pope or Hierophant or the Fool. I somehow cannot decide between them...
The Wheel of Fortune
The World
Hi Nell,
The Sun
The Forest Lovers
Thank you
thanks Nell
the fool
the hermit
the star
The star
The moon
The Hermit
Past - Temperance
present - Hermit
future - Strength
Thanks in advance:)
Hi Nell,
The Pope or Hierophant
The Popess
The Chariot
Thank you!
I am currently in school pursuing my dream career and am about to graduate so that was spot on! No legal troubles, and it hope it stays that way lol! Im single but have had a bit of baby fever recently and with school coming to an end who knows!!! Maybe its time to start dating again. Thank you!
The Sun
Papa X
The Star
forest lovers
I come back just because it's such a fun one. This time: Emperor, Empress, and Star
Hi, I am Liza
first -the fool
second-the world
third-the forest lovers
1. Tower
2. Strength
3. Wheel of Fortune
Happy New Year !
My cars are
The Hierophant
The Star
The Chariot
The Temperance
The Magician
The Wheel of Fortune
Thank you so much :)
past - The Star; present - The Chariot; future - The [Forest] Lovers
THE MOON.....past
WHEEL OF FORTUNE....present
THE STAR......future
Thank you.
the hermit
forest lovers
thank you Nell
The star
The magician
Hi Nell. I am astonished at how accurate your reading was. I am in need of your help once more. Thank you.
The empress, justice, the moon
good morning Nell
the fool
forest lovers
thank you!
The Tower, The World, The Emperor
1.The Moon
2. Temperance
3. The Empress
The magician, the world, the empress
2. Empress
3. Star
the hermit
the fool
forest lovers
the tower
thanks Nell,
Just too many people wanting too many things- can be life draining. Love them all just need a little sunshine and fresh air. I wish my eyes could "see" him, he would be a welcome part of life.
thank you for your reading.
have a wonderful day
good morning Nell
the hermit
forest lovers
thank you
Thanks Nell. I'm always working on something and often meet new folks. Crossroads are old friends and enemies. If anything is easy, I get suspicious. Thanks again. :)
Cool Hub! Hi Nell. I got, "The Hangman," "Forest Lovers" and "The Chariot." :)
Lol. The only flood was the puddle directly in front of my door. But that was enough to create mud all over the floor. It's since been cleaned up. I meant to say "that left" and not "that's left." But a trip to a museum doesn't sound bad. Glad I could make you laugh. :)
Oh, that sounds heavenly! Except that Nature and I are not currently on a first name basis. She dumped a ton of rain on me last week that's left my apartment a muddy mess. . .after I mopped it and shined the floor! Then she brought that cold front through that pit snow for my friends and family up north. And oh, aye! I had to walk to work in that because my truck had issues that have since been rectified, but man, the wind sure did bite. Reminded me of Illinois winters. In April! And now she warmed up again today,
but wants to rain all over us again with severe weather. I'm on thunderstorm watch right now. Just a matter of time before it gets here. Although, I do like thunderstorms so I suppose I should forgive her. Nah, she's stealing my me-time. I can't take a hot soak in the tub with lightning around. Right now, that's my secret ambition. So is a nap. It is nice sleeping weather. See what I mean? It's a love-hate relationship. LOL.
Okay, this keeps coming up in notifications. It was fun the first time and I learned my husband's grandmother isn't just totally paranoid after all. At least she has some basis for her belief. LOL....
But now let's see if I am the crazy one. I've got seven kids running around my house tonight and there be eight tomorrow. I come home from work and watch other people's kids so they can work. I don't mind a bit or I would not do it, but. . .I don't know how people raise that many kids and more!
9kay, here goes. . .
The Fool
The Empress
The Star
True.....& I don't know about you, but I don't swim! When I win the Lottery, I'll come to visit you. Warn your neighbors!
Whoa!! Nell, 20?? I have bras that are 20 yrs. old!
Ohhhhhh I LOVE You, Nell! and what the cards say! Great news. As for telling people I'm 69....listen honey, if I'm gonna lie, it's gonna be a whopper! 45....I'm sticking with 45!! and not a minute older! Damn it!
OK Nell....I did this once before (when you first published it.) I don't remember what cards I chose nor the reading. I need a lift today with some really exciting news! It's my 70th birthday.........OH GAWD!!! Freaking out!! Help!
I tried stomping my feet and having a tantrum...."BUT I DON'T WANNA BE 70!!" Nobody cares........BoooooHooooo sniff, sniff.....Here's my new 3 cards:
The World~~The Wheel of Fortune~~The Magician
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Starting with the Cadbury Report, corporate governance has changed its structure over the years in several jurisdictions so as to find the right balance between minority and majority shareholders. In 2011, Turkey has its own significant change with a new Turkish Commercial Code. Within the framework of this new code, it is intended to balance the power of majority shareholders against minority. In order to protect minority shareholder rights against majority, Turkish Commercial Code provides certain measures. Before involving in the actions of minority shareholders it is important to define who can be assumed as minority.
In the context of the code, for non-public companies, shareholders who hold minimum 10% of the shares are considered as minority. For public companies, minority rights shall be effective for the holders of 5% of the shares. Although there are several provisions that is listed on below provided to protect minority shareholders, legislation present balancing measures such as the procedure of squeeze out. According to article 208 of Turkish Commercial Code, in order to prevent bad influences of minority shareholders on the company management, majority shareholders that own 90% of the shares can buy minority shareholders share by stock market value if any, or price determined by article 202. The actions that are provided by the code are listed as follows;
1. Representation on Board of Directors
Under the terms of Turkish Commercial Code, minority shareholders have right to be represented on board of directors. Minority shareholder has a right to be either a member of the board of directors or have a right to offer a person to be a board member if this right is defined in the article of association.
If there is no valid reason exists, the person offered by minority shareholders must be selected by General Assembly to be a member of board of directors. Within the scope of this regulation, the shares that give the right to minority shareholders are considered as privileged shares.i
2. Right to Appoint an Independent Auditor
In general, all shareholders of a company have right to be informed about company's business condition, right to be informed about financial statement of the company, right to examine company's booking records or documents.
In case of a growing concern about mismanagement of the company, any shareholder including minority shareholders, has right to demand an independent auditor to clarify non-transparent matters from the General Assembly. This request can be made even if it is not scheduled on the agenda. In case of General Assembly accept such requests, then either company itself or the shareholder who made such demand apply to national courts in 30 days for an independent auditor appointment. However, if the General Assembly refuses the request, then minority shareholders are entitled to apply to national courts in 30 days for an independent auditor appointment.ii
3. Termination with Justified Reasons
Under the terms of Turkish Commercial Code, minority shareholders that have justified reasons may request the dissolution of the company from national courts where the company's head office is located. Justified reasons are not defined by the code however, in practice is accepted that, infringement of personal rights especially rights to demand information and examination of company's situation (financial statement examinations) are counted as justified reasons. Instead of dissolution of the company, Court may decide elimination of applicant shareholders by paying market values of their shares or decide any other reasonable and fair solution.iii
4. Call for General Meeting
Shareholders holding at least 10% of the shares for non-public companies and 5% of the shares for public companies are entitled to call General Assembly for an extraordinary meeting. In addition to that, minority shareholders are also entitled to include the matters to the agenda that they wish to discuss with General Assembly. Shareholders that hold lesser amount of shares than 10%-5% depending on the type of company shall be entitled to use those rights aforementioned if it is agreed and defined in the articles of association.iv
5. Postponement of Financial Statement Negotiations
Under the terms of Turkish Commercial Code, minority shareholders have a right to demand from General Assembly the postponement of deliberations regarding financial statement and other related issues for 1 month. In that case, the meeting can be simply postponed with the decision of the chairman without any General Assembly resolution.v
6. Issuance of Nominative Shares
For the non-public companies, minority shareholders can ask for issuance of shares in the name of the holder. With the demand of minority shareholders, the board of directors must issue the nominative shares and deliver them to its holders. If it is not demanded by the minority, then the board of directors has no obligation to issue company shares.vi
7. Rejection of Release Board of Directors from Liability
Founders, board of directors and supervisors' liability arising from the establishment of the company and capital increase shall not be released for 4 years starting from the trade registration of the company. After the 4 years period passed, they can release from the liability only with the approval of the General Assembly. However, if minority shareholders of 10% or 5% of the shares use negative vote to release liability, then General Assembly cannot give the approval to release founders, board of directors and supervisors from their liability. Shareholders that hold lesser shares than 10%-5% depending on the type of the company may be entitled to use that right as well if it is determined by the articles of association.vii
Although there is still a great influence of majority in corporate governance, with the new Turkish Commercial Code minority shareholders are no longer fragile as they were before against majority power by extending the rights and actions and eliminating provisions that make them non-effective.
Therefore, instead of non-functional mechanisms of previous commercial code, functional measures and recognised shareholders are brought by.
i. Turkish Commercial Code Number 6102 Article 360
ii. Turkish Commercial Code Number 6102 Article 438
iii. Turkish Commercial Code Number 6102 Article 531
iv. Turkish Commercial Code Number 6102 Article 411
v. Turkish Commercial Code Number 6102 Article 420
vi. Turkish Commercial Code Number 6102 Article 486
vii. Turkish Commercial Code Number 6102 Article 559
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.


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Recent case-law, statutory developments, articles and news impacting
the construction industry from the law firm Babst Calland
The Babst Calland Construction Law Blog contains articles published by the attorneys at Babst Calland to provide timely legal and business information on issues important to the construction industry.
Tagged: COVID-19, coronavirus, costs, delays, existing projects, force majeure, future projects, project schedule, safety protocols, supply chain
Tagged: COVID-19, Pennsylvania, commercial, non-exempt projects, public, residential
Tagged: COVID-19, Pennsylvania, commercial, non-exempt projects, residential
Tagged: Mechanics' lien, intent to lien, notice, service, subcontractor
- regulatory developments involving the use of drones on construction projects;
- amendments to Pennsylvania's Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA);
- case law dealing with Mechanics' Lien claims;
- updates on the use of Project Labor Agreements on public projects;
- updates on "pay if paid" contract clauses;
- forum selection; and
- use of Master Services Agreements in the construction industry.
The use of a PLA is permitted where the contracting agency can establish extraordinary circumstances, and PennDOT did not make that demonstration in this case. The Markely Street Project is a long term road improvement, the first phase of which was completed a year ahead of schedule. Nor is there any evidence that there is a labor shortage in the greater Philadelphia area. The Keystone Report's recommendations did not justify the PLA because it did not identify any extraordinary circumstances surrounding the Markley Street Project that warranted its use.(Emphasis supplied). Because of the PLA's inherent unfairness to nonunion contractors and PennDOT's failure to establish the "extraordinary circumstances" to justify its use, the Court held that the "PLA requirement in the bid solicitation for the Markley Street Project violates competitive bidding" and canceled the bid solicitation. The most signifcant aspect of the Allen Myers case is the Court's willingness to examine the justifications for the use of PLAs by contracting agencies. If Commonwealth Court really means that PLAs are warranted only in "extraordinary circumstances," then the routine use of PLAs for government contracts in the Commonwealth is of dubious validity.
Tagged: PennDOT, Procurement Code, Project Labor Agreement, union
Steps you can take:In response to the Act, both general contractors and subcontractors should review their contract provisions with counsel, general contractors may consider requiring subcontractors to obtain a bond or insurance to protect against wage claims by a subcontractor's employees, and consider adding contract provisions to allow for review of their subcontractors' pay practices, records, and history of wage claims and lawsuits for at minimum three years following final payment. General contractors should further consider requiring a subcontractor's principal or officer to sign certified payrolls, thereby attesting that employees were paid properly.
Tagged: Industry news, Maryland, Proposed Legislation, subcontractor payment, wage payment
Tagged: Pipeline construction
- Any contract provision purporting to waive rights afforded under CASPA is unenforceable unless waiver of the right is expressly permitted by CASPA (for example, CASPA permits parties to modify by contract the CASPA right to interest at a rate of 1% per month).
- For contracts lacking a provision permitting suspension of work for nonpayment, contractors and subcontractors now have a statutory right to suspend work for nonpayment under the following conditions:
- Payment has not been made within the period of time required by the contract or the statutory period set by CASPA, whichever is applicable;
- After 30 calendar days have passed since payment was due, written notice of the nonpayment is sent via email or postal service to the person who owes the payment or their authorized agent; and,
- After 30 calendar days since the written notice of nonpayment was sent, written notice is sent via certified mail (to the person who owes payment or his/her authorized agent) of the intent to suspend performance in 10 calendar days if payment is not made.
- Thus, under this statutory right, work may be suspended no earlier than 70 days after payment was due.
- Parties can contract for a shorter period of time to suspend performance after nonpayment. Conversely, any suspension of work provision that provides for a longer period of time (or does not permit suspension in the event of nonpayment) is unenforceable.
- Good faith withholding of payment now expressly requires written explanation of the reason for the withholding within 14 days of receipt of an invoice.
- Most notably, the Act expressly provides that failure to provide a written explanation within 14 days will constitute a waiver of the right to withhold and require payment of the invoiced amount in full. As always, the amount of the withholding must be reasonable (i.e. a reasonable estimate of the cost to correct the deficient work or the damages sustained).
- These written notice of deficiencies requirements must also be followed for retainage to be withheld beyond 30 days of final acceptance of the work; otherwise, the right to withhold retainage is waived.
- Delay of payment due to an error in an invoice is now expressly prohibited. CASPA has always required written notice of invoice errors to be sent within 10 working days of receipt of an invoice. The Act now makes it clear that, once the notice of the error is received by person who sent the mistaken invoice, payment of the correct invoice amount must be made when due regardless of whether (or when) the invoice is corrected.
- Finally, contractors and subcontractors now have the express right to payment of retainage upon substantial completion if they post a maintenance bond for 120% of the retainage amount.
Tagged: CASPA, Industry news


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"On the journey of the warrior-bodhisattva, the path goes down, not up, as if the mountain pointed toward the earth instead of the sky. Instead of transcending the suffering of all creatures, we move toward turbulence and doubt however we can. We explore the reality and unpredictability of insecurity and pain, and we try not to push it away. If it takes years, if it takes lifetimes, we let it be as it is. At our own pace, without speed or aggression, we move down and down and down. With us move millions of others, companions in awakening from fear."
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The Secret of Eel Island actually contains REAL actors and REAL animals. It is a fantastic story, which has been beautifully filmed and cast. A tremendous credit to the creators of such a wonderful story. My children (ages 11, 9 and 5) all absolutely love it, and I have to admit I love to sit and watch it with them. Not only because it is a wonderful story, but it's great to share it with the kids and enjoy their reactions to it whilst I sup my cup of tea!! I can't wait for the next series… Read Full Review
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I happen to know the next series of The Secret of Eel Island begins on Sunday 29th October at 9:30am on Five, not in 2007 as was previously advertised. Enjoy!
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One in 20 British adults may have suffered from food poisoning last
year, suggests a survey of 2000 people conducted by MORI, the pollster.
'The cost to the nation in terms of lost productivity runs to hundreds
of millions of pounds,' says the Food and Drink Federation, the trade association
that commissioned the survey.
The survey showed that while most people appreciate the need for good
food hygiene, few practice it. MORI found, for example, that 87 per cent
of the respondents recognised the importance of keeping fridges and freezers
at the right temperature, but only one-quarter own a fridge thermometer,
and only 11 per cent know the recommended fridge temperature.
Thirty-one per cent of the respondents do not always wash their hands
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Actor Sylvester Stallone has denied an allegation of rape after police in California opened an investigation.
Santa Monica police said they were examining a complaint of sexual misconduct dating from the 1990s.
The Rocky star said the allegation was "completely fabricated". His lawyer, Martin Singer, said a woman had filed a police report "alleging a rape that occurred 27 years ago".
"My client categorically disputes the claim," Singer continued.
Stallone, 71, received Oscar nominations for Rocky and Creed and starred in the Rambo film series.
'Thorough investigation'
Santa Monica police spokesman Lieutenant Saul Rodriguez said: "I can confirm we received an allegation of sexual misconduct involving Mr Stallone.
"The [alleged] victim came forward to report the incident in November 2017. The alleged incident occurred in the early 1990s in Santa Monica."
A "thorough investigation" will be made before the case is presented to the district attorney, he said.
Lt Rodriguez told the Reuters news agency the accusation could fall within California's complex statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions of sexual abuse.
Offences must generally be prosecuted within 10 years, Reuters said.
Stallone previously denied a separate allegation that he and a bodyguard sexually assaulted a 16-year-old fan in Las Vegas in the 1980s.
He is among a string of Hollywood figures to be embroiled in the scandal that erupted in the wake of producer Harvey Weinstein being accused of sexual harassment and assault.
The Shakespeare in Love producer has denied all allegations of non-consensual sex.


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The tragedy of the Holocaust is not forgotten in order to prevent similar heinous crimes or a repeat offense. Sharing light through remembrance using the Yellow Candle, is just a moment in time, but a timeless moment that can never be forgotten. The tool of light – through candle sharing – will shine truth on everyone it comes across.
262+ Organizations are Sharing Light with Yellow Candles
Over seventy years ago, half of the earth's Jewish population perished at the hands of another Amalek, an Austrian house painter who seized control of Europe and threw the earth into darkness. God's light unto the other nations flickered but did not die. A new, modern Exodus arose from the depths of despair and tragedy. From the ashes of Europe, survivors of the Holocaust, or Shoah, made their way towards new lives. Emigrants dispersed around the world, to the new State of Israel and to the western hemisphere. In these places, they began to rebuild shattered lives.
The Yellow Candle™ program was created in 1981 by FJMC clubs in Canada, New England and elsewhere to keep alive the memory of the Six Million who perished in the Shoah. The Candle is modeled after a traditional Jewish memorial Yahrzeit candle that burns for 24 hours during periods of mourning and on the Yahrzeit anniversary of a family member. Survivors asked a question. How could Yahrzeits be observed for those victims whose entire families had been wiped out? An idea was born, a special memorial candle with yellow wax, in remembrance of the yellow stars forced upon European Jews during the Nazi regime. A photo on the candle container shows young people visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. This reflects the importance of teaching our youth the lessons of the Holocaust and of remembering the Six Million. In addition, the program logo is a yellow Magen David (Star of David) outlined with barbed wire, with the word "Jude" in the middle. This preserves the memory of the armband or cloth patch that Jews were forced to wear in the ghettos of Eastern Europe.
Today, organizations across North America and beyond sponsor this international program. Yellow Candles™ are distributed to people from all streams of Judaism, to institutions such as synagogues, schools, museums, military bases, churches and government offices. Your group can run a successful Yellow Candle program. Success means distributing as many Candles as possible to your community. No human being who wishes to memorialize a victim should be left out.
This website and the Yom HaShoah Yellow Candle™ Guide are valuable resources for enhancing your observance of Yom HaShoah. We're glad to answer all of your questions. Please take the time to explore and download the Yellow Candle Guide from the menu on left side of this page.
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