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A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Children's Health".
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Interests: environmental exposure; pregnancy; birth outcomes; child health; child neurodevelopment
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Exposure to environmental and lifestyle factors during the prenatal, or even preconception period, and in the first years of life may have an impact on a children's development and health across their whole life course. At present, special attention is focused on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs); however, there is still concern about the health impact of air pollution, climate change, heavy metals, and life-style related factors, including diet and nutrition, physical activity, substance abuse, as well as tobacco smoke. The social context and genetic susceptibility need to also be considered. All of the mentioned factors interact with each other and should be considered as part of the complex exposure that may affect offspring, causing adverse health effects. The following child health outcomes related to environmental exposure are of special interest: birth weight, adiposity, and cardiometabolic, respiratory, and neurodevelopmental health effects. Finally, prevention in public health is not enough when it comes to the protection of children's environmental health. Health policies on intervention, implementation of best practices to protect children, and measures to avoid unnecessary exposures during the early stages of life should all be more advanced, visible, and strengthened.
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Nonmedical Use of Benzodiazepines among Immigrant and Native-Born Adolescents in Spain: National Trends and Related Factors
Pilar Carrasco-Garrido
Dania Rocío Díaz Rodríguez
Isabel Jiménez-Trujillo
Valentín Hernández-Barrera
Lidiane Lima Florencio
Domingo Palacios-Ceña
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18(3), 1171; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph18031171 - 28 Jan 2021
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Background: the nonmedical use of prescribed medications among adolescents has increased significantly in recent years. We aimed to identify the patterns of benzodiazepine nonmedical use and its evolution during the decade 2006–2016 among immigrant and native-born adolescent populations. Methods: we used individualized secondary [...] Read more.
Background: the nonmedical use of prescribed medications among adolescents has increased significantly in recent years. We aimed to identify the patterns of benzodiazepine nonmedical use and its evolution during the decade 2006–2016 among immigrant and native-born adolescent populations. Methods: we used individualized secondary data retrieved from the 2006–2016 Spanish State Survey on Drug Use in Secondary Education (ESTUDES) of the school-aged population. Using logistic multivariate regression models, we estimated the independent effect of each of these variables on nonmedical use. Two models were generated: one for immigrant adolescents and one for native-born adolescents. Results: during the decade 2006–2016, 2.81% of native-born and 3.36% of immigrant adolescent students made nonmedical use of benzodiazepines. Gender and socioeconomic status were found to be related to the nonmedical use of benzodiazepines. Consumption of illegal psychoactive substances, other than marijuana, was the variable of greatest value (aOR = 6.00, 95% CI 3.89–9.27). Perceived risks and drug availability were found to be predictors for the nonmedical use of benzodiazepines in both immigrant and native-born adolescents. Conclusion: in Spain, patterns of benzodiazepine nonmedical use among immigrant and native-born adolescents are similar. The results of this study refute certain stereotypes related to consumption of substances among immigrant adolescents, identifying them as a risk group. Full article
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Identification of Nutritional Targets in Spanish Children Belonging to the LAyDI Cohort for the Development of Health Promotion Strategies in the First Two Years of Life
María Gómez-Martín
Begoña Domínguez
Miguel Gueimonde
Sonia González
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18(3), 939; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph18030939 - 22 Jan 2021
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The first 1000 days of life seem to represent the temporal window of opportunity for modulating some of the risk factors associated with the later development of pathologies. Nonetheless, the dietary pattern and nutritional status of children receiving complementary feeding is still understudied. [...] Read more.
The first 1000 days of life seem to represent the temporal window of opportunity for modulating some of the risk factors associated with the later development of pathologies. Nonetheless, the dietary pattern and nutritional status of children receiving complementary feeding is still understudied. We aimed to assess the food intake in children from the LAyDI cohort (Spain) at 18 and 24 months of age and evaluate this in relation to nutrient requirements and bioactive compound consumption. This was a prospective and multicenter study analyzing information from administered questionnaires about general characteristics and food frequency consumption in 426 children of 18 months and 336 of 24 months. The observed intake of vegetables, fruits, dairy, and eggs was lower than the recommendations in both periods, contrary to the consumption of meat, fish, and pulses. The consumption of energy and macronutrients was similar for all ages studied, with protein intake being slightly higher than the recommended values. Regarding micronutrients, practically the whole sample fell below the vitamin D requirements. In addition, the estimated daily intakes of vitamin E and iron, at 24 months, were below the recommended values for this population group. The mean intake of phenols was around 650 mg/day. Flavanol intake as well as both types of fiber decreased from 18 to 24 months. In conclusion, although these results have to be confirmed in other populations, it seems pertinent to propose the design of nutritional strategies aimed at increasing the intake of vitamins D and E as well as iron in Spanish children up to 2 years. Full article
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The Relationship between Neighborhood Environment and Child Mental Health in Japanese Elementary School Students
Rikuya Hosokawa
Toshiki Katsura
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17(15), 5491; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph17155491 - 29 Jul 2020
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Limited research has examined the relationship between neighborhood environment and mental health outcomes in elementary school students (middle childhood). In countries with high relative poverty, little is known about how neighborhood conditions are related to children's health after controlling for family socioeconomic status; [...] Read more.
Limited research has examined the relationship between neighborhood environment and mental health outcomes in elementary school students (middle childhood). In countries with high relative poverty, little is known about how neighborhood conditions are related to children's health after controlling for family socioeconomic status; thus, it is necessary to distinguish the particular neighborhood characteristics relevant to behavioral risk in children, independent of socioeconomic position. Using a self-report survey completed by parents, we assessed neighborhood environment characteristics, children's behavioral outcomes, and family socioeconomic status in fourth grade students from Nagoya, in Aichi prefecture, Japan (n = 695). A multiple linear regression was conducted to evaluate to what extent neighborhood characteristics predict child behaviors, after adjusting for socioeconomic variables. Greater aesthetic quality, walkability, accessibility of healthy foods, safety, and social cohesion were inversely linked to children's behavioral problems and positively linked to social competence, suggesting that quality of living environment may affect behavioral outcomes in children, even after controlling for socioeconomic factors. Developing a quality environment that matches these characteristics may minimize the negative impact of a family's socioeconomic distress and is likely to aid socioeconomically disadvantaged parents and their children. Thus, policies and programs that enhance the neighborhood environment for socioeconomically disadvantaged families should be promoted. Full article
Nutritional Quality of Hidden Food and Beverage Advertising Directed to Children: Extent and Nature of Product Placement in Mexican Television Programs
Ana Munguía-Serrano
Lizbeth Tolentino-Mayo
Florence L. Théodore
Stefanie Vandevijvere
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17(9), 3086; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph17093086 - 29 Apr 2020
(1) Background: Nutrient-poor, energy-dense food and beverage (F&B) advertisements influence children's food preferences, consumption, and purchase requests, contributing to overweight and obesity. Objective: To characterize the nutritional quality of F&B advertised by product placement (PP) in Mexican television programs with the highest audience [...] Read more.
(1) Background: Nutrient-poor, energy-dense food and beverage (F&B) advertisements influence children's food preferences, consumption, and purchase requests, contributing to overweight and obesity. Objective: To characterize the nutritional quality of F&B advertised by product placement (PP) in Mexican television programs with the highest audience ratings for children. (2) Methods: A total of 48 h of television programs between December 2016 and January 2017 during the hours with the highest ratings for children were analyzed. Nutritional quality was assessed through the Mexican Ministry of Health (MMH-NPM), the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO-Europe), and the Pan American Health Organization nutrient profile models (PAHO-NPM). (3) Results: A total of 119 F&B were broadcast, of which more than 60% were unhealthy according to the three nutritional models. Reality shows and movies presented the most PP advertising. The food category most frequently advertised was sugar-sweetened beverages (41.2%). F&B advertised in children's programs had a higher content of energy, total fat, and saturated fat (p < 0.01). (4) Conclusion: The MMH-NPM was the most permissive and the PAHO-NPM was the strictest for evaluating nutritional quality. Mexico must strengthen the regulation of advertising to protect children from its negative effects on health. Full article
Prevalence of Undernutrition and Anemia among Santal Adivasi Children, Birbhum District, West Bengal, India
Caroline Katharina Stiller
Silvia Konstanze Ellen Golembiewski
Monika Golembiewski
Srikanta Mondal
Hans-Konrad Biesalski
Veronika Scherbaum
India's Adivasi scheduled tribe population is disproportionately affected by undernutrition and anemia, thereby prevailing in the poorest wealth deciles denominated as socially and economically vulnerable. This study was designed to assess the extent of child undernutrition (conventional and composite index of anthropometric failure [...] Read more.
India's Adivasi scheduled tribe population is disproportionately affected by undernutrition and anemia, thereby prevailing in the poorest wealth deciles denominated as socially and economically vulnerable. This study was designed to assess the extent of child undernutrition (conventional and composite index of anthropometric failure (CIAF) classification), as well as the burden of anemia in children and its independent nutrition specific and sensitive drivers, moreover to reflect the living conditions of Santal Adivasis. The research survey was conducted in 21 Santal villages, Birbhum District, West Bengal, in 2015. An overall 307 children (aged 6–39 months) and their mothers (n = 288) were assessed for their hemoglobin (Hb) levels (HemoCue Hb201+) and anthropometric indices such as height/length, weight and mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC). Moreover, socio-demographic household characteristics were surveyed. The study confirmed Adivasi children lagging behind national average with a high prevalence of undernutrition (height-for-age z-score (HAZ) 51.9%, weight-for-age z-score (WAZ) 49.2%, weight-for-height z-score WHZ 19.0% and CIAF 61.6%) and of moderate and severe anemia (Hb < 10 g/dL, 73.3% altogether). Child's age <24 months, low WAZ scores, morbidity (any fever, diarrhea or respiratory infection) on the checkup day or during previous week, low maternal Hb level, and lack of dietary diversification were identified as predictors for anemia, thereby warrant targeted interventions to decrease the high anemia rates assessed in the study site. Full article
Alcohol Consumption Among Spanish Female Adolescents: Related Factors and National Trends 2006–2014
Nazaret Alonso-Fernández
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2019, 16(21), 4294; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph16214294 - 05 Nov 2019
Background: The purpose of this study was: (a) to estimate trends over time in the prevalence of alcohol consumption among female adolescents between 2006 and 2014; (b) to identify the factors associated with the probability of consuming alcohol during this period for Spanish [...] Read more.
Background: The purpose of this study was: (a) to estimate trends over time in the prevalence of alcohol consumption among female adolescents between 2006 and 2014; (b) to identify the factors associated with the probability of consuming alcohol during this period for Spanish female adolescents (14–18 years old). Methods: Spanish nationwide, epidemiological, cross-sectional study on alcohol consumption by adolescent women. We used individualized secondary data retrieved from the 2006 and 2014 Spanish state survey on drug use in secondary education, for a total of 48,676 survey respondents aged 14 to 18 years. Alcohol use was the dependent variable. We also analyzed sociodemographic and educational features, lifestyle habits, perceived health risk for consumption, and perceived availability of substance using logistic regression models. Results: The prevalence of alcohol consumption among female adolescents was 62.35% during the study period. Alcohol consumption increased with age and was more frequent on weekends than on school days. The variables associated with a greater probability of alcohol consumption were tobacco, marijuana (aOR = 2.37; 95% CI: 2.08–2.72), and alcohol consumption by friends (aOR = 7.24; 95% CI: 6.42–8.16). Conclusions: Alcohol consumption by female adolescents in Spain significantly increased from 2006 to 2014. Marijuana and alcohol consumption by friends were associated factors. Full article
Impact of Carers' Smoking Status on Childhood Obesity in the Growing up in Ireland Cohort Study
Salome Sunday
Zubair Kabir
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2019, 16(15), 2759; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph16152759 - 02 Aug 2019
Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide. The association between childhood obesity and maternal smoking and/or paternal smoking has been reported. However, few studies have explored the association between childhood obesity and exposure to carers' smoking status. This study aimed to assess the [...] Read more.
Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide. The association between childhood obesity and maternal smoking and/or paternal smoking has been reported. However, few studies have explored the association between childhood obesity and exposure to carers' smoking status. This study aimed to assess the impact of carers' smoking status on childhood obesity in a cohort of children enrolled in the Growing up in Ireland (GUI) study. Participants from the GUI infant cohort were categorized into four groups based on their exposure status: Neither caregiver smoked (60.4%), only primary caregiver smoked (13.4%), both caregivers smoked (10.9%). Exposure to primary carers' smoking (98% are biological mothers) was found to be significantly associated with childhood overweight/obesity at age three (Odds Ratio: 1.30, 95% CI: 1.17–1.46) and at age five (OR: 1.31, 95% CI: 1.16–1.49). Exposure to both carers' smoking status was significantly associated with increased odds of childhood overweight/obesity across both waves. These findings emphasize the health burden of childhood obesity that may be attributable to maternal smoking postnatally and through early childhood in Ireland. Full article
Adverse Childhood Experiences of Urban and Rural Preschool Children in Poverty
Leanne Whiteside-Mansell
Lorraine McKelvey
Jennifer Saccente
James P. Selig
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have long-term health consequences. Young children in the southern part of the United States (US) are at greater risk than children in other parts of the US. This study assessed preschool children ACEs using a family-friendly tool, the Family [...] Read more.
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have long-term health consequences. Young children in the southern part of the United States (US) are at greater risk than children in other parts of the US. This study assessed preschool children ACEs using a family-friendly tool, the Family Map (FMI), and compared children living in rural/urban areas while examining the potential moderation of race. The FMI–ACE score was examined as a total and two sub-scores. We found that race did not moderate the FMI–ACE score but that Black children (Cohen's d = 0.52) and children in urban and large rural areas were at highest risk (Cohen's d = 0.38). However, the subscale FMI–ACEs parenting risk was moderated by race such as that Black children were less at risk in rural areas than urban (Cohen's d = 0.62). For FMI–ACEs environmental risk, race moderated risk such that Black children were most at risk in large rural areas but less so in small rural areas (Cohen's d = 0.21). Hispanic children were most at risk in small rural areas and least in large rural environments. Findings from this study suggest that targeting the most at-risk children for interventions should consider the context including race and location. Full article
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Dose–Response Relationship of Outdoor Exposure and Myopia Indicators: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Various Research Methods
Ciao-Lin Ho
Wei-Fong Wu
Yiing Mei Liou
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Myopia in children has dramatically increased worldwide. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to evaluate the effects of outdoor light exposure on myopia. According to research data from 13 studies of 15,081 children aged 4–14 at baseline, outdoor light exposure significantly reduced [...] Read more.
Myopia in children has dramatically increased worldwide. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to evaluate the effects of outdoor light exposure on myopia. According to research data from 13 studies of 15,081 children aged 4–14 at baseline, outdoor light exposure significantly reduced myopia incidence/prevalence (odds ratio [OR] = 0.85, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.80–0.91, p < 0.00001; I2 = 90%), spherical equivalent refractive error (SER) by 0.15 D/year (0.09–0.27, p < 0.0001), and axial elongation by 0.08 mm/year (−0.14 to −0.02, p = 0.02). The benefits of outdoor light exposure intervention, according to pooled overall results, included decreases in three myopia indicators: 50% in myopia incidence, 32.9% in SER, and 24.9% in axial elongation for individuals in Asia. Daily outdoor light exposure of more than 120 min was the most effective intervention, and weekly intervention time exhibited a dose–response relationship with all three indicators. Subgroup comparisons revealed that interventional studies report greater benefits from outdoor light exposure compared with cohort and cross-sectional studies, and individuals with myopia in intervention studies experienced slightly greater benefits than individuals without, in terms of SER and axial elongation. Therefore, this study suggests 120 min/day of outdoor light exposure at school. Full article
The Relationship between Parental Perception of Neighborhood Collective Efficacy and Physical Violence by Parents against Preschool Children: A Cross-Sectional Study in a County of China
Haixue Wang
Jingqi Chen
Linjing Lyu
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2019, 16(13), 2306; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph16132306 - 28 Jun 2019
Children exposed to negative neighborhood environments are at high risk of experiencing violence. This study aimed to explore the effects of parental perception of neighborhood collective efficacy on parental physical violence (PV) to their preschool children in a county of China. A total [...] Read more.
Children exposed to negative neighborhood environments are at high risk of experiencing violence. This study aimed to explore the effects of parental perception of neighborhood collective efficacy on parental physical violence (PV) to their preschool children in a county of China. A total of 1337 parents from nine kindergartens were recruited by the stratified random cluster sampling method. Data about parental PV behavior toward children during the past three months, parental perception of neighborhood collective efficacy, together with their attitudes towards the use of corporal punishment to discipline children, and demographic characteristics were collected. Their relationships were investigated by applying multivariable logistic regression models. Overall, 67.5% of the parents reported at least one form of PV during the past three months. The rates of minor PV (MPV) and severe PV (SPV) were 67% and 22.8%, respectively. The results of multivariate logistic regression showed that only social cohesion was associated with lower odds of parental PV and MPV behavior after controlling for covariates. The results suggest that neighborhood collective efficacy is associated with parental PV behavior against their children to some extent, but the effects differ according to the severity level of PV. Neighborhood social cohesion may have a positive role in reducing parental PV behavior in the county surveyed at present study. Full article
Active Tobacco Smoke Exposure in Utero and Concentrations of Hepcidin and Selected Iron Parameters in Newborns
Magdalena Chełchowska
Tomasz M. Maciejewski
Joanna Mazur
Joanna Gajewska
Anastasiya Zasimovich
Mariusz Ołtarzewski
Jadwiga Ambroszkiewicz
The aim of this study was to assess the influence of active tobacco smoke exposure in utero on the concentration of hepcidin and selected iron markers in umbilical cord blood and to evaluate the relationships between these parameters. Newborns of smoking mothers had [...] Read more.
The aim of this study was to assess the influence of active tobacco smoke exposure in utero on the concentration of hepcidin and selected iron markers in umbilical cord blood and to evaluate the relationships between these parameters. Newborns of smoking mothers had significantly lower concentrations of serum hepcidin (p < 0.001), iron, and ferritin (p = 0.043; p = 0.042, respectively), but higher levels of erythropoietin (EPO, p < 0.001) and soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR, p = 0.011) compared with newborns of non-smoking women. Negative correlations between cotinine and the number of cigarettes smoked per day with hepcidin serum level (r = −0.33, p = 0.033, r = −0.32, p = 0.041, respectively) and EPO (r = 0.47, p = 0.002; r = 0.46, p = 0.003, respectively) were found. Univariate analysis defined for the whole group of children revealed significant associations between the concentration of hepcidin and other iron status parameters. In the models estimated separately for smokers and non-smokers, we found relations between the level of hepcidin and erythropoietin (B = −0.23, p = 0.004; B = −0.46, p = 0.01, respectively). In the multivariate regression model, a negative association between hepcidin and EPO concentrations in the whole group of newborns (β = −0.53; p = 0.001) and in the group of smokers (β = −0.57; p = 0.011) was confirmed. The present study shows significant relations between smoking during pregnancy and hepcidin levels in children born at term. Decreased cord serum concentrations of hepcidin associated with high erythropoietin levels suggest induced fetal erythropoiesis, probably due to the hypoxic effects imposed by maternal smoking. Full article
Prescription Infant Formulas Are Contaminated with Aluminium
James Redgrove
Isabel Rodriguez
Subramanian Mahadevan-Bava
Christopher Exley
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2019, 16(5), 899; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph16050899 - 12 Mar 2019
Historical and recent data demonstrate that off-the-shelf infant formulas are heavily contaminated with aluminium. The origin of this contamination remains to be elucidated though may be imported via ingredients, packaging and processing. Specialised infant formulas exist to address health issues, such as low [...] Read more.
Historical and recent data demonstrate that off-the-shelf infant formulas are heavily contaminated with aluminium. The origin of this contamination remains to be elucidated though may be imported via ingredients, packaging and processing. Specialised infant formulas exist to address health issues, such as low birth weight, allergy or intolerance and medical conditions, such as renal insufficiency. The aluminium content of these prescription infant formulas is measured here for the first time. We obtained 24 prescription infant formulas through a paediatric clinic and measured their total aluminium content by transversely heated graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry following microwave assisted acid/peroxide digestion. The aluminium content of ready-to-drink formulas ranged from 49.9 (33.7) to 1956.3 (111.0) μg/L. The most heavily contaminated products were those designed as nutritional supplements for infants struggling to gain weight. The aluminium content of powdered formulas ranged from 0.27 (0.04) to 3.27 (0.19) μg/g. The most heavily contaminated products tended to be those addressing allergies and intolerance. Prescription infant formulas are contaminated with aluminium. Ready-made formulas available as nutritional supplements to aid infant growth contained some of the highest concentrations of aluminium in infant formulas measured in our laboratory. However, a number of prescription infant formulas contained the lowest concentrations of aluminium yet measured in our laboratory. These higher cost specialist preparations demonstrate that the contamination of infant formulas by aluminium is not inevitable. They represent what is achievable should manufacturers wish to address the threat posed to health through infant exposure to aluminium. Full article
Combined Assessment of Preschool Childrens' Exposure to Substances in Household Products
Joo-hyon Kim
Kwangseol Seok
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2019, 16(5), 733; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph16050733 - 28 Feb 2019
Understanding how indoor-air contaminants affect human health is of critical importance in our developed society. We assessed the combined exposure by inhalation of preschool children and children to household products. A total of 1175 families with 72 infants, 158 toddlers, 230 children, and [...] Read more.
Understanding how indoor-air contaminants affect human health is of critical importance in our developed society. We assessed the combined exposure by inhalation of preschool children and children to household products. A total of 1175 families with 72 infants, 158 toddlers, 230 children, and 239 youths were surveyed to determine the combined respiratory exposure concentrations and amounts associated with 21 substances in eight household product groups. We determined the mean concentrations of these substances in each product, and derived reference toxicity values based on the information gathered in order to identify respiratory health risks. On average, cleaners were used at a rate of 1.0 × 103 g/month, while coating agents and other substances were used at 43 g/month. The combined inhalation exposure concentrations of methanol to infants and toddlers were 5.1 and 4.2 mg/m3 per month, respectively, with values of 2.1 and 1.7 mg/m3 for isopropanol, respectively. Risks to preschool children and children should be assessed on the basis of the toxicity values of combined exposed hazardous substances, as well as their combined concentrations and amounts. This exposure assessment approach can be used to establish improved guidelines for products that may pose inhalation hazards to preschool children and children. Full article
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What Is the Relationship between the Neighbourhood Built Environment and Time Spent in Outdoor Play? A Systematic Review
Amalie Lambert
Janae Vlaar
Susan Herrington
Mariana Brussoni
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2019, 16(20), 3840; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph16203840 - 11 Oct 2019
Outdoor play has been associated with children's and adolescents' healthy development and physical activity. Attributes of the neighbourhood built environment can influence play behaviours. This systematic review examined the relationship between attributes of the neighbourhood built environment and the time children and adolescents [...] Read more.
Outdoor play has been associated with children's and adolescents' healthy development and physical activity. Attributes of the neighbourhood built environment can influence play behaviours. This systematic review examined the relationship between attributes of the neighbourhood built environment and the time children and adolescents (0–18 years) spend in self-directed outdoor play. We identified and evaluated 18 relevant papers using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool and developed a narrative synthesis of study results. We found moderate evidence that lower traffic volumes (ages 6–11), yard access (ages 3–10), and increased neighbourhood greenness (ages 2–15) were positively associated with time spent in outdoor play, as well as limited evidence that specific traffic-calming street features such as fewer intersections, low traffic speeds, neighbourhood disorder, and low residential density were positively associated with time spent in outdoor play. To our knowledge, this is the first systematic review on this topic. The limited number of "good quality" studies identified highlights the need for additional research on the topic. Full article
The Association between Bisphenol A Exposure and Obesity in Children—A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
Ka Young Kim
Eunil Lee
Yanghee Kim
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an environmental chemical that has adverse effects on health, probably causing childhood obesity. However, this association remains controversial, and it is difficult to find evidence for direct causality between environmental exposure and disease using epidemiological studies. In this study, [...] Read more.
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an environmental chemical that has adverse effects on health, probably causing childhood obesity. However, this association remains controversial, and it is difficult to find evidence for direct causality between environmental exposure and disease using epidemiological studies. In this study, we sought to elucidate the possible causality between BPA exposure and childhood obesity by conducting two meta-analyses showing bidirectional associations, including exposure effect by obesity and obesity risk by exposure. Articles published up to September 2017 were searched in PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library. We evaluated observational studies that included measurements of urinary BPA concentration and BMI or body weight. Of 436 articles, a total of 13 studies were included in the meta-analysis. Two meta-analyses were performed to investigate the association between BPA exposure and childhood obesity. The results showed that the relatively high-exposed group had a significantly higher risk of childhood obesity than the relatively low-exposed group (odds ratio = 1.566, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.097 to 2.234, p = 0.014). However, the obese group showed no significant difference in the BPA concentration when compared to the normal group (standardized mean difference = 0.166, 95% CI: −0.121 to 0.453, p = 0.257). This study suggested possible causality between BPA exposure and childhood obesity using data from epidemiological studies and showed that BPA exposure itself increased the risk of obesity in children. Full article
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Darlington Football Club – angielski klub piłkarski z miasta Darlington. Ich największym rywalem jest drużyna Hartlepool United.

W maju 2012 roku klub został zlikwidowany. Nowy zarząd zarejestrował klub pod nową nazwą Darlington 1883 i rozpoczął zmagania na 9 szczeblu angielskich rozgrywek w Northern League Division One.

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Kluby piłkarskie założone w 1883
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Maybe they don't even bother you at all, because you have already considered those things yourself. When projecting these What if's onto our children, said or unsaid, how does it leave them? It is all going to depend on where you are coming from when you pose the question? Are you asking out of fear and worry? Or are you asking them so that they can consider what they would do if that were to happen?
Get the difference? One projects fear and distrust and dis-empowerment. The other encourages empowered choice, allowance and guidance. If you were on the receiving end which would you like to receive?
Recently I was chatting with a mom whose young adult daughter left to move out of state. The mother and daughter talked about the value of making this move and the mother knew that this was a step her daughter needed to make. Yet she found it very difficult to let go of her fears.
It had been arranged that once the daughter arrived to her destination she would call her mother, which she did and in doing so let her mother know that she needed to go and find the place that she had arranged to stay and that it may take her a couple of hours. Again she agreed to call her mom at a specified time. Her mother began to wonder if her daughter was safe and if all was going well. She worried that she was in a bad part of the city and would she know how to take care of herself. The time for the daughter to call came and went and the mother fought the worries and what if's that were coming up. It led to a very disconcerting time for her.
Parents can identify with this type of worry and fear of wondering what has happened when things don't go as planned with their children. So often the first place they visit are all the things that could go wrong. I suppose this may be out of wanting to be prepared if bad news hits. The good news is that if a parent has this kind of worry, it is okay to go ahead and consider what a parent would do if such and such were to happen. The key is not to stay worried or fearful.
Another course of action would be to use your awareness. This is difficult to do if you are being fearful, as that will affect how aware you can be. As you ask your What if's, check in and see if there is anything to what you are asking. Does any energy come up around it? If nothing comes up, let it go. You can't change anything by worrying about something and you are only adding more stress to your life by doing so.
There is another option for the What if's and that would be to focus on What if -it took longer than she planned to find her way? What if her phone battery died? What if all is going well? Which in this case that is exactly what happened. The daughter did call eventually and everything was fine. She encouraged her mom to relax and to trust her to be on this journey.
...Allowing each child to be on their journey, regardless of where it takes them. It is not as if any parent can truly control the life of their child. They may try. Yet ask yourself, "What do I truly want for my child?"
If the daughter mentioned above needed to go through something "bad" in order to discover herself, would her mother have been able to better assist her daughter from a place not of fear but of encouragement and support if that had been the case? Is it in our best interest to keep them from the experiences that will allow them to gain the awareness of life and living? We do our best in teaching them about being aware, asking questions so that they don't go blindly into situations and in the end there is a time to set them free to experience life through their choices.
What if there were a better way to use the words- What if?
What if my child learns exactly what she needs to learn from this experience?
What if I can be in more allowance with my child's choices?
What if I use questions to replace my fears?
What if my child knows more about her choices than I give her credit for?
What if my child has a wonderful life changing adventure?
What do I really know about this?
What is my fear really about?
How much of my own experiences am I projecting onto my child?
What questions can I ask that will allow me to know what I need to know?
What questions can I ask my child that will allow him to access what he really knows?
Parents can begin to use these at young ages and get in the habit of allowing kids to make choices for themselves thus gaining more awareness through those choices without being fearful. For young kids as you teach them about asking questions and following what they do know, you may need to let them know that certain choices are not allowed for their own safety and that you sense that there may be a better choice. It is more empowering to continue to ask questions until a child can perceive that a choice they are choosing may not be in their best interest at this time. What else may be possible that they have not considered?
Below is a replay from the Be You Parenting Radio Show and Mary shares some more insights about the different worlds of What If.


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Govt says will use less lethal plastic bullets in JK
By Guest on 2:30 am March 21, 2018 No Comment
New Delhi: Less lethal plastic bullets will be used to tackle law and order situations in Jammu and Kashmir, the Lok Sabha was informed Tuesday.
Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir also said the government has no plans for enhanced use of bunkers to protect security forces from stone throwers after the annual shift of the capital from Jammu to Srinagar in the next few days.
"The government has decided to introduce less lethal plastic bullets also to be used in tackling law and order situations in Jammu and Kashmir," he said in reply to a written question.
The minister said the government has appointed Dineshwar Sharma, former Director of the Intelligence Bureau, as its representative to initiate and carry forward dialogue with the elected representatives, organisations and individuals concerned in Jammu and Kashmir.
"The response from the people of Jammu and Kashmir has been very positive. A large number of delegations and individuals representing various sections of society and particularly youths have already interacted with the Government of India representative," he said. (PTI)
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U.D.R. foi uma banda brasileira de comedy rock. Formado em Belo Horizonte em 2003, o trio composto por Professor Aquaplay, MS Barney e MC Carvão, a banda usava de letras debochadas e cômicas para cantar sobre satanismo, transexualidade, anticristianismo, drogas pesadas, bukkake, coprofilia, cultura hipster, entre outras coisas em tom descontraído e sem cunho sério.

Erroneamente rotulados como satanistas, o humor feito pelos integrantes causou controvérsia, chegando a serem processados e impedidos de cantar algumas canções em shows, mas suficientemente populares para terem músicas veiculadas em programações da MTV Brasil e serem apresentadas no exterior. A banda também foi alvo de publicações em revistas e estudos acadêmicos acerca das temáticas que dividem opiniões. Na visão de alguns autores, algumas delas são crimes previstos no código penal brasileiro. Outros enxergam que sua veia artística expõe — de forma pioneira no cenário musical nacional — temáticas que normalmente evita-se abordar. As temáticas possuem objetivo satírico por parte dos integrantes, não expressando seu real posicionamento a respeito dos assuntos que são tratados.

Após mais de dez anos de carreira, dois dos três integrantes do grupo foram condenados na justiça do estado de Minas Gerais. Embora os músicos tenham recorrido na decisão, escolheram anunciar o fim do grupo, em junho de 2016.

Etimologia
O nome do grupo foi inspirado na União Democrática Ruralista, pois a banda queria um nome que transmitisse conservadorismo, em contraste as suas letras politicamente incorretas. A ideia veio de MS Barney. Em uma entrevista em 2015, Barney afirmou que a União Democrática Ruralista se tratava "do que há de mais direito, nojento e preconceituoso no mundo".

Em entrevista, Aquaplay disse:

Recentemente, o acrônimo também tem sido usado como "União, Devoção e Respeito".

História
A banda como foi conhecida formou-se em 2003 por Rafael Mordente (Prof. Aquaplay), Thiago Machado (MC Carvão) e João Carvalho (MS Barney); com breve inclusão de MC Carniça em seus primeiros meses.

Entre 1999 e 2002, os três integrantes já tinham experiências tocando em bandas de diversos gêneros. Com o advento da internet, migraram sua criatividade e senso de humor para as gravações caseiras. Assim, passaram a compor utilizando softwares rudimentares de áudio e instrumentos velhos gravados em cassete. Nesse período criaram sob vários pseudônimos e "fake band names", como Anal Creation, BTK, Bestial Glacial Necro Raven e Nine Inch Snails.

Como trio, o grupo lançou seu disco de estreia, Seringas Compartilhadas Vol. 2 (Concertos para Fagote Solo, em Sí Bemol), que ganhou popularidade na cena underground. A canção "Bonde da Orgia de Travecos", oriunda deste disco, tornou-se o maior sucesso da U.D.R., abordando temas que seriam recorrentes em várias canções do trio, como transexualidade, sexo grupal e coprofilia. Além dessas, o disco contém referências claras ao satanismo e anticristianismo, como "Vômito Podraço" e "Bonde de Jesus". No entanto, a faixa mais controversa foi "Bonde do Aleijado" que renderia, anos depois, a um processo judicial que os impediriam de tocá-la ao vivo.

Em 2004, o grupo lançou o segundo álbum, Jamo Brazilian Voodoo Macumba Kung Fu..., com canções como "Oh, Mefisto" (uma paródia de "Jesus Cristo", de Roberto Carlos), "Gigolô Autoditada" e "O Hacker do Amor", divulgadas na turnê O Amor Move Montanhas. Foi através deste disco que a banda tornou-se nacionalmente conhecida e participou de festivais de metal. No evento Kool Metal Fest 6, foi gravado o primeiro DVD, em julho de 2005, com bandas de grindcore. Foi a última apresentação antes da saída de MS Barney. No mesmo ano, foi lançado o álbum WARderley, com a participação de Barney em algumas faixas já gravadas anteriormente. O disco trouxe "Dança do Bukakke", "Som do Natal", "Avião Brutal do Scat", "O Cais" e "Rock and Roll Anticósmico da Morte" (uma paródia de "Time Is Running Out", do Muse).

Com a saída de Barney, Aquaplay e Carvão decidiram não colocar ninguém em seu lugar, e seguiram como dupla. Nesta formação, a banda aumentou sua agenda e teve suas músicas veiculadas na MTV Brasil. Segundo Aquaplay, "Eu e Carvão conseguimos tocar o bonde pra frente e, para minha surpresa, estávamos em uma banda que agora buscava — e conseguia — resultados. Nunca havia me acontecido antes". Em 2007, foi lançado o EP O Shape do Punk do Cão, com canções curtas, faixas em grindcore e techno, como "Nunca é Tarde para Dizer a Alguém que Você Tem HPV" e "Gordinho, Você não é DJ", fazendo uma indireta para o produtor e um dos integrantes do Bonde do Rolê, Rodrigo Gorky.

Em 2008, foi lançado Bolinando Straños, que trouxe uma sonoridade mais diferenciada dos discos anteriores, com maior uso de sintetizadores e arranjos vocais. "Todos Nossos Fãs são Gays" e "Você é Moderno e Eu Te Odeio" fizeram parte do disco, que foi lançado em Londres. Na época anterior ao lançamento, Carvão e Aquaplay armaram uma peça no público, anunciando a saída de Carvão e Aquaplay realizou um concurso para integrar um novo membro. Em contrapartida, mais tarde, a dupla afirmou que se tratava de uma brincadeira, lançando o novo disco. No entanto, no final do ano, a banda realmente acabou. MC Carvão dedicou-se a outros projetos, como o Fadarobocoptubarão, e o Grupo Porco de Grindcore Interpretativo. Também participou de um disco da Madame Rrose Sélavy.

Em 2011, a U.D.R. anunciou um retorno, em sua formação clássica, por Professor Aquaplay, MS Barney e MC Carvão. Na ocasião, foi divulgado os singles "Todos Shora" e "Odiadores vão Odiar", e novas músicas, como "Eu Passei meu Pinto em Alguma Coisa sua" e lançado o álbum ao vivo Racha de Chevettes.

Entre 2012 e 2015, o grupo divulgou as canções "Soninho Gostoso de Belphegor", "Bombayse", "UIS KY A COCO (Heavy Drugs)" e "Passivo Agressivo".

Em outubro de 2014, Aquaplay lançou seu primeiro trabalho solo, o EP Quimera, contendo quatro composições inéditas. No dia 15 de maio de 2015, a banda lançou o single "Quati Mandril", que se tornou a última música lançada pelo trio na carreira e, em decorrência de um processo judicial que poderia ter acarretado na prisão do grupo, eles anunciam o fim de suas atividades em julho de 2016.

Estilo musical
Sem uma influência diretamente citada, os integrantes da banda a rotulavam de funk satânico ou rock and roll anticósmico da morte. MS Barney, em entrevista, disse que a banda admira Rogério Skylab e Wesley Willis, este último citado em uma das músicas. A banda já parodiou Roberto Carlos, Muse e cita, ironicamente, Oficina G3 dentre influências.

Controvérsias

"Bonde do Aleijado"
A canção "Bonde do Aleijado" causou problemas para a banda, que deixou de tocá-la em shows. A música da banda foi considerada uma extrapolação do direito à liberdade de expressão. Um estudo, realizado pela Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, apontou suas letras ricas de questões como a discriminação social, uso de drogas e conflitos religiosos, mas que várias de suas letras enquadram-se em crimes contra a honra, como "Bonde do Aleijado", questionando se suas composições não influenciariam negativamente crianças e adolescentes.

Em contrapartida, Glauco Mattoso, da revista Caros Amigos, afirmou que as composições da U.D.R. "captam toda a violência do cotidiano com aquela impiedosa veia satírica da melhor poesia fescenina".

Conflitos com o Bonde das Impostora
Em meados de 2006, o grupo Bonde das Impostora ganhou certa atenção pegando carona no sucesso dos conterrâneos e amigos do Bonde do Rolê. O motivo era que gravaram músicas insultado os integrantes do Bonde do Rolê. Em certa ocasião, contataram a U.D.R. perguntando se havia problema em fazer uma música os insultando, brincando como brincaram com o Bonde do Rolê. O trio mineiro liberou e se dispôs a fazer o mesmo para entrar no embalo da brincadeira.

Assim, o Bonde das Impostora gravou a música "Satanás Aplaude (Pauno Kuda UDR)", diretamente dirigida para a banda U.D.R. Seus dois membros na época, Aquaplay e Carvão, ouviram, mas não se incomodaram em produzir nada imediatamente após. A resposta veio meses depois. Carvão e Aquaplay divulgaram um single, chamado "As Curitibanas Mais Taradas", com a réplica para o grupo, mandando, também, o produtor americano Diplo "tomar no cu", afirmando que o grupo imita a U.D.R., com composições pobres. Além disso, Carvão e Aquaplay também citaram integrantes do Bonde do Rolê e criaram um blog com o nome da música, com fotos e montagens dos integrantes das duas bandas e mensagens dos fãs da U.D.R.

A reação inicial dos membros do Bonde das Impostora foi positiva e a brincadeira correu como proposta. No entanto, pessoas próximas dos integrantes do grupo de Curitiba ficaram ofendidos com o material e enviaram à U.D.R. um e-mail formal, em jargão jurídico. Nele, afirmaram que a banda fez uma resposta altamente ofensiva e desproporcional em relação a canção que fizeram. Ao fim do texto, havia uma solicitação para que Carvão e Aquaplay pedissem desculpas publicamente e removessem o blog Curitiba Amadores.

Embora o caso não tenha chegado às vias litigiosas de fato, Carvão e Aquaplay polidamente atenderam aos pedidos e as bandas nunca mais se falaram. A canção "As Curitibanas Mais Taradas", contudo, permanece no apreço dos fãs. O caso foi tratado com sarcasmo e ironia por Carvão e Aquaplay em entrevistas posteriores até o assunto se esgotar.

Após isso, o Bonde das Impostora encerrou as atividades. Os integrantes do Bonde do Rolê não comentaram o fato diretamente, mas Rodrigo Gorky disse que "o Bonde das Impostora é uma porcaria" e "o Aquaplay está ficando careca", e Pedro afirmou que os integrantes da U.D.R. "copiaram" o grupo Manymais, "e eles sabem disso!".

Integrantes
Professor Aquaplay - vocais (2003–2008; 2011–2016)
MS Barney - vocais (2003–2005; 2011–2016)
MC Carvão - vocais (2003–2008; 2011–2016)
Participações
MC Carniça - vocais (abr-jun 2003)

Discografia
Álbuns de estúdio
2003: Seringas Compartilhadas Vol. 2 (Concertos para Fagote Solo, em Sí Bemol)
2004: Jamo Brazilian Voodoo Macumba Kung Fu...
2005: WARderley
2008: Bolinando Straños
Álbuns ao vivo
2011: Racha de Chevettes
EPs
2007: O Shape do Punk do Cão
Singles
2006: "As Curitibanas Mais Taradas"
2008: "Tabacudo" (com Fiddy)
2008: "Bonde da Orgia de Travecos" (relançamento)
2011: "Todos Shora"
2011: "Odiadores Vão Odiar"
2014: "Benefício Universal Formando Fraternidade Onipresente" (com Ludovic e Chuperhomens)
2015: "Quati Mandril"

Videografia
2007: Kool Metal Fest 6

Bandas formadas em 2003
Bandas de Belo Horizonte
Bandas extintas em 2016
Fundações em Minas Gerais em 2003
Bandas de comédia


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Dead Men Tell No Tales is the fifth installment of Pirates of the Caribbean. It spends its massive $230 million budget to render gorgeous special effects, but if you scratch beneath the glitzy surface, you'll find just dust as familiar faces, narratives, and seafaring staples deliver the pervasive sense that the Pirates franchise is sitting on its haunches in its wait for retirement. After all, the franchise began 15 years ago and has hardly lifted a finger in changing anything, even its lead actor, Johnny Depp, in the role of whimsical alcoholic Jack Sparrow.
Dead Men Tell No Tales is merely one among countless films that lazily defaults to a male gaze. While it does reserve significant screen time for its lead female, Carina Smith (Kaya Scodelario), no two women actually ever exchange words. The only other woman with a speaking role is an adulteress found sleeping with Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp).
By the end, I knew this film would be scoring low on Gender but I clung to the hope that writers would keep Carina independent of a romantic storyline. She'd been doing a fine job of running around and being an active, if flat heroine. Unfortunately, the final scenes deliver her to Henry with a wholly unnecessary kiss, ruining the opportunity for Carina to stand on her own.
Meanwhile, Henry's father, Will Turner (played by Orlando Bloom who appears in the first three Pirates films, garners a long backstory and emotional story arc with his son. He is also hand-delivered a woman at the end of the film. Elizabeth Swann, played by Keira Knightley, literally appears out of thin air and rushes into Will's arms, like a prize he has won. Despite appearing in the same number of prior installments as Will, Elizabeth's role in Dead Men Tell No Tales is fleeting, silent, and solely in the service of Will's storyline.
This film escapes a low score in this category by casting the main villain, Captain Salazar, with Javier Bardem. Bardem is Hispanic, hailing from the Canary Islands of Spain.
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Beyond Bardem, the ethnic representation of this film becomes exceedingly white. Extras belonging to ethnic minorities do appear here and there, but they occupy no narrative space and are always depicted alone within a sea of white characters.
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Franklin Forks - The work of drilling at Salt Springs is progressing finely; hope in another week to be able to chronicle houses all lit up with natural gas.
Lenoxville - The firm of Miller & Brownell are now ready to supply their friends with groceries and provisions.
Birchardville - On Monday evening the old soldiers and citizens met at the church to make arrangements for Decoration Day. The following committees were appointed-Committee on speaker, Asa Warner, C. E. Fessenden; on music, Mrs. J. S. Hosford, May Birchard, Emma Melhuish, Fannie Boyd; on flowers, Mrs. F. S. Bolles, Mrs. A. J. McKeeby, Mrs. G. B. Strange, Mrs. E. Slauson, Mrs. F. H. Ball, Mrs. I. Melhuish, Mrs. M. E. Birchard, Flora and Amy Ball, Emma Melhuish and Effie Southwell. The floral committee are requested to gather what flowers they can and meet at the hall on the afternoon of May 29, to make wreaths and arrange the flowers. Let the people turn out and help to decorate the graves of our fallen heroes.
South Montrose - Preparations have commenced on the Ballentine farm toward erecting the summer residence there.
Lakeside - Anyone wishing to buy a two-seated market wagon would do well to call on Mrs. John Oliver, Lakeside.
Hallstead - The remains of Merritt Monell were brought from Owego on Tuesday and buried at Hasbrouck cemetery. He was killed while boarding a train. He leaves a wife and 8 children, a mother, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
Honesdale - James Henry Sutton, aged 86 years, died at his home in Honesdale, April 30. He was born near Snake Creek, this county, on April 28, 1817, and for several years worked at the tinsmith's trade in this place. The entire family, consisting of 12 members, became octogenarians, with but one exception, a son who was accidentally killed.
Montrose - As announced in our last issue, the east window of the Central Drug Store was lighted on Tuesday evening by natural gas from the promising oil field in Franklin township. The gas burned freely and with intense heat, proving beyond a possibility of doubt that it is the genuine article. Much interest was manifested in the test and the Central Drug Store was thronged with a curious crowd for several hours.
Springville - Miss Mabel Pritchard began a two months' select school in the Academy on May 5th. AND Anna Barnes Stevens has bought out Mrs. Paxton's (nee Grattan) millinery, etc., and continues in the business at her own home and opposite the M.E. church, and at the old stand. She will be remembered, and it will be a pleasure to many that she has again taken up the business. Dress goods and dressmaking will be in connection with the millinery.
Uniondale - It looks as if Mr. Frank Westgate was prepared to satisfy the wants of anyone wishing any kind of farming tools, he has just got in one carload of Adriance Buckeye mowers, reapers, plows, harrows, cultivators, lumber wagons &c, he has some of those 1000 mile axle buggies that are dandies. Boys, where is your girl.
Forest Lake - Bessie and Essie McKeeby expect to go to Delhi about the middle of this month, where they will have work in a silk mill.
Lestershire (Johnson City, NY) - It is now asserted that the rumors that Lestershire is to have another immense shoe factory are to be confirmed. J. E. Tilt, the great Chicago shoe manufacturer, has formed a $4,000,000 company and will erect one of the largest factories in the worked there, on which work is to be commenced at once.
New Milford - A. C. Barrett, Esq., a prominent aspirant to legislative honors, subject to the action of the Republican convention, was a welcome caller at this office, the Independent Republican, Montrose
News Briefs: Straw hats and barefooted boys are gradually making their appearance. AND A recent State law requires that the loose stones shall be removed from the highways once a month from April to October in each year. Road supervisors should see that this is done. AND There's a fortune in store for the man who invents a garden spade that will seem as light to a boy when he is preparing an onion bed as when he is digging for fish worms. AND Forepaugh & Sells' big circus will be at Wilkes-Barre May 19. It is the largest show now in existence.


It's that time of year again when the mo-bros of the world unite and spend the month of November doing their darndest to grow the most impressive tache they can. But its not all in the name of macho competition.
Movember is a global initiative looking to raise awareness of key men's health issues, particularly prostate and testicular cancer, and encouraging people to sponsor those growing moustaches, which is then donated to men's health partners, such as Prostate Cancer UK and the Institute of Cancer Research.
After Digital firmly believes in supporting charitable causes and giving back to the community. As such, the agency has an annual commitment to pro bono work and regularly donates to charities throughout the UK. For several years running our boys have taken part in Movember, growing some pretty impressive upper-lip-warming hair and participating in local fundraising activities. Last year one of our team took part in the 5km Glasgow Green MoRunning event and After Digital provided sponsorship for his whole running team.
A few of our boys are taking part in Movember again this year, with the support of the whole office, in the hope of beating last year's donation efforts. At the end of the month we will crown the one with the most impressive moustache After Digital Mo-King.
Keep up-to-date with their progress (the boys will be posting daily 'spot the difference' photos on their profiles) and the Movember campaign here and please give generously to this fantastic cause.


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Living all inclusive Berlin is booming! The number of employees is rising and the housing market is being upgraded. In other cities like London or New York serviced apartments or shared-living models are already longestablished housing standards for urban nomads; now they are also becoming increasingly interesting for the capital of start ups. We have now designed such a building in the district of Moabit, Berlin. It is a living machine, feel-good house, nest, community hub ... And it's made of wood! What can this smart apartment-house do? On the one hand, it reacts to the current developments of the housing market and creates a place for new forms of living. On the other hand, the modular construction of prefabricated solid-wood elements is economically favorable due to the short construction period of only six-months, while also
taking sustainability into account. How do we want to live? New modes of work demand new living concepts. Modern workspaces are often only temporarily linked to a place and require frequently changed residences. However, the city centers are increasingly in demand for investors; making affordable housing units, or even temporary rentals near the workplace, nearly impossible to find. Our new building reacts to these developments with modern shared-living apartments. The new building provides space for a total of 50 residents in ten modern business flat-shares. The compact, five-story building stands as a courtyard building in a typical Berlin block. It is oriented, in building depth and cubature, on the adjoining neighboring buildings, but projects out from the existing buildings through its modern façade-design made of anthracite-c
olored plaster, floor-length windows, and metal balconies interconnecting pairs of residential units. The building's supporting structure is designed as a partition, with the supporting façade made entirely of wood. The only exceptions are the foundation and the core. The residential units of the ground floor are barrier-free; courtyard and outdoor areas are designed as green areas with a playground, and provide areas for bicycles, prams, and wheelchairs. Living all-inclusively, what does that look like? The ten residential units offer solutions to be able to live fully equipped ad-hoc. For the digital nomad, fast connections are important, not only to data networks, but also to social ones. Therefore, adjacent to the fully furnished private rooms, there are also high-quality communal areas, which invite communication and facilitate the start in a foreign city. The private rooms are primarily designed for sleeping and working, while all other uses are designated for the common areas. Special features such as a large community kitchen for cooking and eating together create a feel-good atmosphere. In the communal area on the ground floor, next to the laundry room, is a large dining area for parties, as well as a lounge with a bar and a home cinema. The house has state-of-the-art communication and security technology. Thanks to prefabrication, it was realized in a construction period of just four and a half months. It was even possible to finish the wooden structure within two weeks. On your marks, get set, live!
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ClienteStromstr 36 Grundbesitz GmbH
Costo ($)1815750
ArchitettiSEHW Architektur
Design TeamProf. Dipl. - Ing. Xaver Egger, Architekt BDA, Dipl. - Ing. Architekt Hendrik Rieger, Dipl. - Ing. Architektin Zeynep Ayse Hicsasmaz - Heitele, M.Sc. Eunkyoung Song
Main ContractorSEHW Architektur GmbH
FotografiPhilipp Obkircher
Curriculum studio / partecipante"The housing market in German cities is tense, and affordable housing is scarce. As a young person without proof of income and without the possibility of looking for a place to live in person, one has almost no chance to find a centrally located accommodation in one's dream city." That's how it reads on the homepage of the start-up Medici Living, the lessor of our project in Berlin-Moabit. This new building provides space for a total of 50 residents, for whom modern business-flat-shares were designed. The compact five-story building is decorated in its facade by anthracite-colored plaster. The courtyard and outdoor areas are designed as green areas with a playground. The housing units of the ground floor are barrier-free. In its cubic form, the planned building is oriented on the neighboring building. Community areas promote social well-being. Special features such as fixed-furniture and a large community kitchen area support coexistence.
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With a jury picked, the long-awaited sexual assault trial of Bill Cosby, once known as America's favorite TV dad, is set to begin in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
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These soldiers associated with Burkes have died in service to their country since 9/11.
richardpattersonSeptember 10, 2021
The world changed 20 years ago.
Four commercial airliners were used to attack the United States by a terrorist organization that hates the country.
When the scene unfolded in New York, millions of people were watching in horror. Washington DC; and Shanksville.
Over the next 20 years, the United States has engaged in two wars to combat global terrorism.
The following are soldiers associated with Berks County who have died during their service to their country since 9/11.
Today we pay tribute to them.
Army Sergeant Orlando Morales-Rivera
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Orlando Morales Rivera, 33, who grew up in Reading before moving to Puerto Rico, was killed in Afghanistan on March 29, 2003.
Army Ranger Morales Rivera was one of two U.S. soldiers who were killed when ambushed by four men on a motorcycle while patrolling near Gereshk.
Army Sergeant Andrew J. Batik
Andrew J. Badick, 26, whose father and stepmother live in Center Township, died in Iraq on September 29, 2003.
Badick, a member of the 82nd Airborne Division, drowned in an attempt to rescue or recover a Humvee driver who had crashed into the Baghdad Canal.
Corporal Marin Ramona M. Valdes
Ramona M. Valdes, 20, whose mother lives in Reading, was killed in Iraq on June 23, 2005.
Valdes, a communications expert, was killed by a car bomber who committed suicide in Fallujah.
National Guard Anthony N. Cala Dean
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Anthony N. Karadeen, 26, whose mother lives in Reading, was killed in Iraq on August 8, 2005.
Karadeen, a member of the New York Naval Milit and a former Marine, was killed in firearms after a roadside bomb exploded next to his armored vehicle in Baghdad.
Army Specialist William V. Fernandez
William V. Fernandez, 37, of Lower Alsace Township, was killed on September 19, 2005 during a patrol in Iraq.
According to military officials, he was one of four soldiers who died in two roadside explosions during a patrol near Ramadi, a rebel base about 70 miles north of Baghdad.
Fernandez was assigned to the 1st Fleet, 104th Cavalry Regiment, and 28th Infantry Division of the Army National Guard.
Army Pfc.Travis C. Zimmerman
Travis C. Zimmerman, 19, of New Berlin Building, was killed in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 22, 2006.
Zimmerman belonged to the 101st Airborne Division, known as the "Screaming Eagles," and the 502nd Infantry Regiment of the 2nd Battalion.
He was conducting a combat reconnaissance operation when the explosives exploded near the observation post.
Army Captain Nathan R. Louden Bush
Louden Bush
Nathan R. Rodenbush, 25, whose parents live in Earl Township, died on February 20, 2008, in southern Baghdad, Iraq, when his humvee was blown up.
Loudenbush was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division, 4th Brigade Combat Team, and 3rd Battalion of the 7th Infantry Regiment in Fort Stewart, Georgia.
The Reims Vaccaro Memorial was founded in 2012 in the Plaza Hall banquet hall at the Plaza Shopping Center in Muhlenberg Township. Vaccaro was a Navy seal in the area that died during training in 2008. (Ben Hasty / Reading Eagle)
Navy Senior Soldier Lance M. Vaccaro
Reading Lance M. Vaccaro, 35, died on March 6, 2008 during a parachute training near Marana, Arizona.
Navy Seal Vaccaro served in Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq.
Army Major John P. Prior
Dr. John P. Pryor, 42, from Moorestown, NJ, a Philadelphia-based surgeon and staff at Reading Hospital, died in Iraq on December 25, 2008. He majored in the Army Reserve Medical Corps.
Pryor was assigned to the Forward Surgery Team, 1st Medical Detachment in Fort Totten, NY, and died in Mosul, who was injured when a mortar ammunition collided near his settlement.
Navy Senior Guard Marine Corps Apprentice John D. Seitz
John D. Sates, 19, of Thinking Spring, was killed off the coast of Bahrain on December 26, 2008.
Seitz was an apprentice to a senior guard Marine assigned to the Navy Security Forces, Navy Support Operations Bahrain.
He died after being injured in an accident at a port named Minasalman during a nighttime clash between a military patrol boat and a moored barge.
Army Corporal Jonathan M. Walls
West Lawn's Jonathan M. Walls, 27, was killed in Kandahar on August 1, 2009, when armed groups attacked a patrol with improvised explosive devices and rocket-propelled grenades.
Walls was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 12th Infantry Regiment, and 1st Battalion in Fort Carson, Colorado.
Two other soldiers were killed in the attack.
A monument to Anthony Vargas held at City Park in November 2013. Reading's Roy Dagonzales organized the monument and is Vargas's widow's aunt.
Army Specialist Anthony Vargas
Reading's Anthony Vargas, 27, was killed on November 8, 2010 in Nangarhar, eastern Afghanistan, after being injured when armed groups attacked troops using improvised explosive devices.
His car collided with a device during a patrol in the Khogyani district, which borders Pakistan.
Vargas was assigned to the 1st Company, 61st Cavalry Regiment, and 4th Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division (Airborne Division) in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Army Sergeant Sean M. Flannery
On November 22, 2010, Sean M. Flannery, 29, of Wyomissing was killed in Kandahar, near Zari District Station.
Squad leader Flannery was in a patrol vehicle when he was killed by an improvised explosive device.
Flannery was in his fourth mission, following two missions in Iraq and another in Afghanistan with both the 82nd Airborne Division and the 101st Airborne Division.
Army Sergeant Brian K. Moirey
Brian K. Moirey, 49, of Harifax, Dauphin County, was killed on July 18, 2011, near Bagram, Afghanistan, while working for the 131st Transport Company of the Kutztown-based Pennsylvania Guard. .. His fleet was attacked while transporting the necessary supplies.
Army National Guard Warrant Officer 2 Jarrett M. Yoda
Jarrett Yoda
Brecknock Township Jarrett M. Yoda, 26, was killed in eastern Afghanistan on April 9, 2013, when an Apache helicopter crashed during an Apache flight.
Yoda was assigned to Company B's 1-104 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion.
He deployed in Iraq in 2008 with Company C, which is based in Kutztown, the 56th National Guard Stryker Brigade.
Air Force Captain Michael D. Torbira
Michael Torbira
Michael D. Torbira, 27, of Muhlenberg Township, died in a plane crash in Nebraska on July 24, 2016.
Torbira was training at the commercial Beechcraft Baron when he collided with the field.
He served at Offutt Air Force Base of the 45th Reconnaissance Squadron and co-operated the RC-135 on a variety of missions around the world, including tours in Japan, Alaska, Hawaii, the United Kingdom, Greece, and Al Udade. ..
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Growing up the only time I saw people like me on television was when I was at my grandmother's house watching telenovelas or when there was a housekeeper/nanny/criminal on some other program. Literary pickings were even slimmer. There were no characters who looked, sounded, and acted like me or my loved ones. At least not ones written well and without stereotypes.
When I decided to become a writer I struggled to decide what kind of characters I would create. I wanted to tell stories about Latinx people, like me, but I also saw that all the characters in the stories I read were not people like me. I started writing stories about characters like the ones I saw in other books and secretly withered away inside.
For many years my family would tell me, "When are you going to write a story about us?" and I would reply, "Maybe one day." Then I would go back to reading Twitter posts and blogs about the need for diversity in publishing, nod my head in agreement, but continue to write the same types of stories. Taking up the mantle seemed like such a daunting task and something better suited for more established and experienced authors.
It wasn't until recently that I realized I was wrong.
At a Barbara Vey's Reader Appreciation Luncheon I had the incredible luck of scoring a seat at my writing idol's table and we discussed writing. She asked me what I was working on. I told her I was currently taking a break from writing, because I just didn't feel motivated. She asked me if I had any ideas that I felt excited about and I hesitated to answer. Eventually I told her that I'd always wanted to write a series based off a large and animated Puerto Rican family like mine. Her response was, "That's awesome. Why haven't you written it yet?" I tried to explain that I didn't think it would work and how I thought it was something better left for other (already represented) authors. She grabbed my hand, looked me in the eye, and said, "Listen to me. Nobody is better equipped to write those stories than you. Your stories need to be heard, so write them."
I sat there in a sort of dumbfounded shock and thought to myself, "Is she right? Should I be writing these stories? Can I handle the pressure?" I thought about my life. About how I was forced to use my Barbies to act out stories as a kid, because I couldn't find any about people like me anywhere else. I thought about how I have always been a proud Latina, even when others tried to discourage me from being one. I realized that I wasn't doing myself or potential readers justice. There are people out there hungry for diverse stories and I can provide some.
I immediately went back to my hotel room and started plotting. I haven't gotten as far as I've wanted. As you fellow writers know, life often gets in the way of our best laid plans. However, I can finally say that for the first time in a long time, I am excited to write. I look forward to finally giving my family and others like us a story with real representation to enjoy.
When she was in the first grade Natalie Caña was given an assignment: write a few sentences about the old lady who lived in the shoe. Four pages later (front and back) in which she wrote a whole new version of the story, it became clear to her mother that she was a writer. However the type of writer she was remained unclear, so she tried a little bit of everything. She wrote plays, screenplays, poems, song lyrics, news stories, and even produced some television. It wasn't until she picked up her first romance novel, that everything was revealed (clouds parted and angels sang). She was a romance writer. Now she writes contemporary romances that allow her incorporate her witty sense of humor (it's impossible to quiet) and her love for her culture (Puertominican whoop whoop!) for heroines and heroes like her.
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Rohit Sharma, David Warner world's best T20 openers - Tom Moody
Moody picked Chennai Super Kings as his favourite team and M. S. Dhoni as his favourite captain.
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Among the best in the business: Rohit Sharma in action during the third ODI against Australia in January, 2020. - K. Bhagya Prakash
Former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody, now a well-known coach and commentator, picked Rohit Sharma and David Warner as the best openers in T20 cricket.
In a question and answer session, the 54-year-old also picked Chennai Super Kings as his favourite IPL team and M. S. Dhoni as his favourite captain. "Tough call, but I would be more than happy with @davidwarner31 and @ImRo45 (Rohit)," Moody wrote on Twitter when asked who he regarded as the best openers in T20s.
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There is abundance of cricketing talent in India but among the emerging ones, Moody felt Shubman Gill stood out. Gill has played two ODIs for India. He also made the Test team but is yet to make his debut.
Moody, who has coached multiple IPL teams, believes New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is blessed with the best cricketing brain and Ravindra Jadeja is his favourite Indian fielder. Asked about his favourite Indian cricketer, Moody picked Virat Kohli.
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Easter is coming closer and with it, at least for me, also the official beginning of spring. It's the time of year when I start to bloom almost as much as the flowers, bushes and trees outside and feel a great desire to redecorate the apartment and be creative in general. With these three ideas for selfmade wall art, every room looks pretty. Doesn't it? Also, They are very easy and quick to imitate.
10+ appointments a day while using every 5 minutes break to try catching an Instagram appropriate picture. That's how I'd summ up fashion week in one sentence. But this London Fashion Week was different. I went with my beloved Dyson family and decided to make it less stressful aka. more enjoyable for once. So we started our first LFW day with an appointment at London star stylist Larry King. Well, actually we first had an extensive breakfast at the hotel – attention, random info for foodies: there's a fantastic Birchermuesli at the Intercontinental Park Lane hotel – already shot a first picture for the gram and answered the most urgent emails. Whoopsie. I went off the topic (again). Back to Larry Kings salon.
I love colors. Yes, I really do – but normally not so much in my face. But well, you know, there are exceptions. I mean, don't we girls have exceptions for pretty much everything anyway? So this color-in-my-face-exception is basically for long nights out with girlfriends when the getting-ready-part is actually one of the most important parts of the actual night out. Meanwhile, in my mid-twenties, those nights got a little bit rarer indeed, but there's one to which we will stick to forever: New Year's Eve. So I didn't want to withhold my bold eye make for the upcoming New Year's eve. Who knows, maybe there's someone else who likes to try something new for the new year.
Finally it is my favorite time of the year again – Christmas season. But that also means a lot of open questions such as: What to gift my beloved ones? Where to celebrate which day? What to wear? And of course: How to style my hair this year? Whilst I can't help to answer the first two questions, I can definitely serve some answers for the last two. But today we're going to focus on a Christmas Hairstyle together with my partner Dyson.
Meanwhile an entire month passed by since we've traveled to Barcelona for 72 hours. Well, probably some of you already followed the journey real-time via Instagram and some may already discovered the new little project of heart we've been working on: video content!
Summer slowely draws to a close, BUT temperatures luckily still stay summery and honestly, the post-summer-holiday-period is my favorite time for vacations at the beach. I mean, it's still midsummer-like at many beach areas and finally the major flow of tourists went back home. So, why not sharing my belated favorite summer respectively beach hairstyle in collaboration with Dyson and their Dyson Supersonic?