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The pre-hispanic Mayans made carpets of flowers and pine needles for their sacred processions. In the 1500s, the Spanish Catholic church, in addition to vigorously converting the Maya, introduced the Spanish use of colored sawdust for creating street carpets especially for holy week, over which the statues of Jesus, Mary and the town's saint would be paraded.
These elaborate temporary carpets or alfombras, continuously line the route that the procession will take. In Guatemala these are called Aserrin de Alfombra, or "carpet of sawdust" or simply alfombras, to include the traditional alfombra which uses seeds, plants, and carefully separated parts from trees and flowers to create designs. These are constructed on Thursday or Friday of holy week and will pave the way for the processions. Though the lifespan of an alfombra is a matter of hours, they are the culmination of weeks and even months of creating new designs, carving stencils from cardboard, hand-dying sawdust to achieve the colors, collecting natural materials for alfombras and hours of communal labor before the procession. Each group pays for its own supplies and most begin collecting quetzals in February to cover the cost. The collaborators are family, neighbors, friends, or organizations, together focused on creating a work of art worthy of the divine.
The alfombras draw on imagery from Maya cosmology, the natural world and Christianity. Although Semana Santa is a Catholic tradition, many evangelical community members also join with groups in making the alfombras. Traditionally women are responsible for dying the sawdust, a time-consuming task begun weeks before, while men primarily assemble the design. The designs are frequently watered to keep them fresh and also to keep them from blowing away in the breeze. It is also an important event for community vendors who often make a large share of their income during this festival.
Antigua receives most of the fame for it's Holy Week, boasting the most popular celebration in Latin America and displaying the largest alfombras (setting a world record and surpassing Spain in 2014) as well as thousands of faithful who dress in purple and then black robes, participate in processions where they carry impressive statues (andas) weighing as much as three tons, (see my post from 2012 in Antigua), and receive the most Holy Week visitors in Latin America. It was also the only time in Latin America that I feared asphyxiation by copal incense while standing on the street.
Outside of Antigua, alfombras are created throughout Guatemala at this time and smaller andas are paraded by Catholic men and women over the beautifully arranged carpets of flowers, vegetables and fruit or of colored sawdust. As a resident of Lake Atitlán I had the honor of watching both my own pueblo, San Pedro La Laguna and the neighboring pueblo of San Juan La Laguna assemble their alfombras. For me the difference between the celebrations in Antigua and the ones I saw here were theatre and art. In Antigua much attention is given to the actual procession, where the passion story is depicted i detail each day due to it's extensive collection of andas which tell the story of Jesus's life in a collection of exquisitely crafted scenes telling Jesus's last week. Here at the lake, the celebration was the making of art, a creative offering, a collective undertaking, an offering and a celebration of creativity, community, and the joy and of making something divine with one another which would then again disappear in the way of the sacred cycle of life.
thank you Louise for posting this. Did you take all the pictures?
Thanks Sara. Yes, I took all the photos.
I am trying to figure out the people don't actually walk on the carpet, do they?


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Russia advances towards two towns in Ukraine's Zaporizhia region
Moscow's forces are pushing towards two towns in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhia region, where fighting intensified this week after several months of a stagnant front, Russian
state media has reported. Vladimir Rogov, a Russian-installed official in the region, said offensive actions were concentrated around two towns: Orikhiv, around 50km (30
miles) south of Ukrainian-controlled regional capital Zaporizhzhia, and Hulyaipole, further east. "The front is mobile, especially in two directions: Orikhiv and
Hulyaipole," Rogov was quoted as saying by the RIA Novosti news agency. He said there was active fighting in those areas, according to the agency. "The initiative is
in our hands." The Russian army later claimed for a second day in a row that it had taken "more advantageous lines and positions" after "offensive operations" in the
Zaporizhia region. It claimed to have hit Ukrainian positions in the village of Lezhyno, outside the regional capital of Zaporizhzhia, which has not fallen to Ukrainian
forces. Al Jazeera was not able to verify the reports. In its daily report on Sunday, the Ukrainian army said "more than 15 settlements were affected by artillery
fire" in Zaporizhia. Earlier this week, Rogov announced a "local offensive" around Orikhiv and said the Russian army had taken control of the village of Lobkove, near the
Dnieper River. He also said this week that fighting has "sharply increased" in the southern region. The front in southern Ukraine has been considerably quieter
recently than in the east, with Moscow withdrawing from the major city of Kherson in November.

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The Names and Stories of Every Premier League Winning Manager
January 24, 2020Adam Williams
The Premier League was founded in 1992 when the officials of 22 teams, eyes bulging with imagined riches, made the decision to split from the 104-year-old Football League in order to form a new, more lucrative breakaway competition. While the format has, with a few minor exceptions, stayed almost exactly the same, the league's ethos and identity are almost unrecognisable from when Howard Wilkinson became the last manager to win the old First Division in the 1991-92 campaign. Since then, 11 managers have won the Premier League: four Italians, two Scotsmen, a Chilean, a Portuguese, a Frenchman, a Spaniard and now a German – still no Englishman.
1. Sir Alex Ferguson – Manchester United (1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13)
When it comes to Premier League winning managers, there really is no other place to start, both in terms of significance and chronology. Fergie's trophy haul since the beginning of the new order is unparalleled and almost certainly unsurpassable. In the first 21 seasons of the Premier League, the final day saw a Manchester United captain lift the trophy 13 times.
When he waved goodbye to the game on the 19th of May 2013 – after 5-5 final day clash with West Bromwich Albion which coincided with his 1500th match in charge of United – Premier League managers everywhere collectively breathed a sigh of relief.
The sight of Sir Alex stood on the touchline tapping his watch in the dying minutes of a game struck heart-thumping terror into any opposition he faced and became one of the most enduring and iconic images in top-flight history. Countless Fergie-isms ('squeaky-bum time', 'football, bloody hell' et al.) are still commonplace in football discourse and the great man's monolithic shadow looms large over the Premier League to this day.
The Premier League era has been dominated by Sir Alex Ferguson – every other manager on this list who punctuated his supremacy with a short spell of resistance is ultimately a footnote in the story of this dominance.
2. Kenny Dalglish – Blackburn Rover (1994-95)
Kenny Dalglish won only one Premier League title but, as Gary Lineker persistently reminds us on our TV screens, football existed before the Premier League. With Liverpool, King Kenny won three First Division titles in 1985–86, 1987–88, 1989–90 making him the only man on this list to have won the top prize both before and after the formation of the Premier League.
His only Premier League success came in the 1994-95 campaign with Blackburn Rovers. Financed by Jack Walker – a local steel magnate and boyhood Rovers fan – Dalglish led a team featuring Alan Shearer, Tim Sherwood, Chris Sutton and Henning Berg to Premier League glory despite winning only two of their final six fixtures.
Given his integral role as a player in Liverpool's era-defining team of the 1970s and 80s, Dalglish's place in the pantheon of British footballing greats was secured long before this triumph, but his Premier League victory was the cherry on top of the icing on top of the cake.
3. Arsene Wenger – Arsenal (1997-98, 2000-01, 2003-04)
Apart from Sir Alex Ferguson, there isn't a manager on this list whose impact was felt as widely as Arsene Wenger. The Arsenal manager was something of an unknown quantity when he arrived on these shores. After a successful spell with Monaco in which he'd won a Division One title and a Coupe de France, Wenger disappeared into relative obscurity when he went to manage Nagoya Grampus in Japan, a move which was the subject of derision amongst his contemporaries. Famously Sir Alex Ferguson suggested that Wenger "should keep his opinions to Japanese football."
What his detractors couldn't have known was that this enigmatic, bespectacled Frenchman would go on to be without peer in terms of sports science and tactical innovation and become the first non-British manager to win the English top-flight. Wenger was the first to challenge Manchester United's monopolisation of the Premier League and, in many ways, the six remaining Premier League-winning managers on this list live in the house that he built.
Wenger won the first of his three Premier League titles in 1998, but his crowning achievement was the undefeated season, in which his Arsenal side were league champions. Arsenal had some staggeringly good players that season, but it was Wenger who brought their talent into full flower.
It transpired that this would be his last Premier League triumph. The remaining years of his Arsenal career saw a gradual decline in the relationship between himself and Arsenal fans. It was an undignified end to a generational reign.
4. Jose Mourinho – Chelsea (2004-05, 2005-06, 2014-15)
Speaking of undignified ends to managerial tenures, here's a man who's had a few. Jose Mourinho arrived in England fresh from his Porto side's stunning 3-0 Champions League Final victory over AS Monaco. In Porto's penultimate fixture in the competition, Mourinho celebrated Costinha's 89th-minute winner against Manchester United by bombing down the Old Trafford touchline join in a pile-on with his players. It was English football's first taste of the kind of theatrics which would become emblematic of the Portuguese coach's Premier League career.
Arguably the most quotable manager in Premier League history, Mourinho was dubbed 'the special one' upon his arrival in England in reference to boasts in his introductory press conference. It was a title he was able to justify. In his debut season, he won the Premier League with what was then a record points total. In the following campaign, they won the league at a canter once more.
He was exiled to Italy when relations between himself and Roman Abramovich broke down. There he won a famous treble with Inter Milan before moving to Spain and enjoying domestic success with Real Madrid. He then returned to Blighty where he won another Premier League title with Chelsea. After departing the club in typically acrimonious Jose style, Mourinho joined Manchester United. Domestically, his time at Old Trafford was disappointing although his second-place finish in the 2016-17 campaign seems a great deal more impressive with the luxury of hindsight.
5. Carlo Ancelotti – Chelsea (2009-10)
Though he has now won titles in Italy, England, France, Spain and Germany, Carlo Ancelotti's maiden season with Chelsea was his first outside his homeland.
He took the reins at the London club following the unsuccessful tenure of Luiz Felipe Scolari and his job was to recapture the glory of the Mourinho years. He did so instantly, winning the Premier League at the first attempt. An FA Cup triumph followed shortly after.
Ancelotti's side became the highest scorers in Premier League history at the time, but a 4th place finish the following season meant Abramovich swung the axe as he so often does. Perhaps prematurely, Ancelotti was dismissed.
In the years since, he has held some of the most prestigious positions in football, winning the league with Paris Saint Germain and Bayern Munich as well as the long awaited "La Decima" Champions League title for Real Madrid.
He is now back in the Premier League with Everton.
6. Roberto Mancini – Manchester City (2011-12)
The first of three Italians to win the Premier League in a six-year spell, Roberto Mancini's victorious campaign with Manchester City in the 2011-12 season will be remembered as a watershed moment when the balance of power in the division switched from the red half of Manchester to the blue.
Even discounting the unadulterated barminess of the final day ('AGUEROOOOOOO'), the title race between Manchester United and Manchester City that year was one of the best in modern history. It delivered two of the most memorable scorelines in recent memory: Manchester United 8-2 Arsenal and Manchester United 1-6 Manchester City.
It was a season in which Roberto Mancini's management pushed Yaya Toure, Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva into Manchester City mythos. It may have been Roberto Mancini's only Premier League victory, but it set the wheels in motion for many more for the club.
7. Manuel Pellegrini – Manchester City (2013-14)
Manuel Pellegrini is second of three Manchester City managers on this list and the only non-European manager ever to have won the English top flight. The Chileans one and only triumph came in the 2013-14 campaign when his Manchester City side edged out Liverpool to win their second Premier League title. In many ways, the season is remembered more for Liverpool's capitulation – Gerrard's slip, their collapse from 3-0 up against Palace, Suarez's tears etc. – than for Manchester City's success. Indeed, there's a case to be made that Manuel Pellegrini never quite got the recognition he deserved.
City won the league that year with +65 goal difference and a very respectable points tally of 86. He stayed with the club for another two seasons before being given the boot in favour of Pep Guardiola, and that, above all else, might be how history remembers him: as a sacrificial lamb.
8. Antonio Conte – Chelsea (2016-17)
In a typical pub chat about the greatest Premier League teams, the same few names are invariably bandied about – Arsenal's invincibles, Guardiola's centurions, 08/09 Manchester United, usually. But, and perhaps unfairly, Antonio Conte's 2016-17 Chelsea side are rarely given a look-in.
The Italian won the league with 93 points in his debut season and pioneered the 3-4-3 system which we see so often nowadays but, prior to the ex-Juventus and Italy manager's arrival in England, was a foreign concept. His blues side played some spellbinding football that year and Conte became the first manager in the history of the English top-flight to win three consecutive Manager of the Month awards.
The Italian was given the boot at the end of the following campaign and Chelsea have been unable to recapture the kind of glory that Conte inspired ever since.
9. Claudio Ranieri – Leicester City (2015-16)
When Claudio Ranieri arrived at Leicester City in 2015, the Italian was greeted with scepticism, trepidation and, from some quarters, even ridicule. It's fair to say that the thought of them winning the Premier League that year was laughable, crazy, almost imbecilic. And yet, astonishingly, that's exactly what they did.
In terms of upsets, the 2015/16 seasons will never be matched, both in football or in any others port. The Foxes narrowly survived relegation at the end of the previous campaign under Nigel Pearson and had a modest squad – Vardy, Mahrez, Kante, none of them were exactly household names. The narrative that unfolded around these players over the course of Ranieri's first nine months in England was so far-fetched that if you'd pitched it as a heart-warming underdog story to a room of Hollywood execs, you'd have been laughed out of the office for having the temerity to suggest such a cheesy plotline.
But it happened. Three seasons later and still no one can believe it. Ranieri's reign at Leicester came to a messy end amidst a fall-out with his players, but the charming Italian's name will forever be written into Premier League folklore.
10. Pep Guardiola – Manchester City (2017-18, 2018-19)
From Catalonia to Munich to Manchester, wherever Pep Guardiola has gone greatness has followed. It seems an eternity ago now but his first season with Manchester City was relatively unconvincing. Caught out playing out from the back on multiple occasions, the British public's attitude towards the ex-Barca man and Johan Cruyff disciple seemed to be 'that foreign nonsense will never work here'.
Just one year later he won the league with 100 points, then again the following season with 98. Some of the football they played over the course of these campaigns has been otherworldly. Manchester City don't so much as lay siege but occupy enemy territory. Never before had the Premier League seen a team so dominant in individual games.
There are debates as to whether this oppressive strategy is good for the English game. But, whichever way you look at it, there's no disputing that Guardiola influence on the Premier League has been monumental.
11. Jurgen Klopp – Liverpool (2019-20)
The latest addition. The fist-pumping German has already established himself as a legend at a club whose threshold is far higher than most. In four seasons, Klopp has taken Liverpool to three European finals, winning the most recent. But the one prize that alluded them had been just out of reach.
In the 18-19 campaign, they missed out by a single point despite recording the third highest points total of all time. But this season, Klopp has somehow managed to find an even greater gear. They won their first league title in 30 years with an astonishing seven games remaining. At the time of writing, they sit on 86 points with a further 21 remaining – there is every chance they will win the league with a record points total.
Though Liverpool's football has become slightly more sensible in the past couple of seasons, Klopp's side have still played some captivating stuff. He has made "the press" an integral part of football's lexicon and has wrestled the tactical limelight away from Guardiola – for the time being, at least.
There is every chance that, by the end of his Liverpool career, Jurgen Klopp may have seen his team overtake Manchester Untied once more as the most successful team in the English top-flight. When Alex Ferguson was appointed, he spoke of knocking Liverpool "right off their f**king perch." Under the guidance of Klopp, it's safe to say that they have climbed right back on it.
These are the 11 managers who have tasted Premier League glory. It's an illustrious list. In recent years, there has been much more variation in it too. The end of Manchester United's dominance has allowed other managers to carve out their own slice of English football history.
When Manchester City won the league under Guardiola at the end of the 18-19 campaign, it marked the first time that managers not called Alex Ferguson had won the league more times than the man himself. With Klopp now extending this advantage, the Premier League is at the dawn of a new era.
Which manager has won the most Premier League titles?
Sir Alex Ferguson has won the most Premier League titles. He won 13 league championships – all with Manchester United – between 1993 and 2013. The next closest are Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho, who both have three Premiership titles to their names.
How many English managers have won the Premier League?
No English managers have won the Premier League since its formation in 1992-93. Since then, over 100 Englishmen have coached sides in the English Premier League, the most of any single nation. The last English manager to win the old First Division was Howard Wilkinson whose Leeds United side won the final league title before the league was re-named.
Which Chelsea managers have won the Premier League?
Jose Mourinho (2004-05, 2005-06, 2014-15), Carlo Ancelotti (2009-10) and Antonio Conte (2016-17) have all been crowned English Premier League champions while in charge at Stamford Bridge.
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Properties served by St. Johns County Fire Rescue* are either a Class 3, 3x, or 10.
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Class 3x applies to properties within 5 road miles of a fire station but beyond 1000 feet of a hydrant.
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Our hydrant map is constantly updated; however there is a possibility that there may be a closer hydrant then what iMap indicates. Our office offers a Fire Insurance Verification Letter. An inspector will verify the distance to the closest fire station and hydrant and mail a letter verifying this information. The fee is $21 (checks can be made out to St. Johns County BCC).
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Winter, and Winter outdoor projects, in a cold-weather state, are not something that is easily embraced. In fact, most folks would prefer to hunker down INSIDE the home, rather than OUTSIDE, as much as possible.
Exterior home remodeling projects during the Winter are not for everyone, even the staunchest DIYer. But, that is where a home remodeling contractor will come in handy. To a professional exterior home remodeling contractor in Hamilton, NJ, the Winter elements are just another part of the job.
Even if you don't go ahead with the planned exterior remodeling job during the heart of the Winter season, but opt to wait until Spring, the time is ripe for scheduling and planning purposes once you secure the services of a home remodeling contractor. During the Winter season, an exterior remodeling specialist might experience some lag time due to the snowy and cold weather. Unless the contractor that you set your sights on vacations in a sunny clime for the season, you might want to do all your project planning with him or her in advance of Spring when everyone else is bitten by the same remodeling bug.
However, Winter remodeling jobs can be done – read below to find out more.
If the weather cooperates, and is not an anomaly like the Winter of 2013-2014, though no painting can be accomplished and that task might need to wait until Spring, exterior home remodeling experts suggest that there is no reason why a deck, porch or addition to a home cannot be undertaken in the Winter months.
If your concern is how the project will take place as to ongoing dust and fumes, be advised that modern construction practices include controlling the mess and the clean-up process through the use of fans with negative pressure, plastic zip doors and sealing off heat ducts with a filter to contain the dust, debris and fumes in the work area only.
Unfortunately, the brutal Winter temps might necessitate an immediate remodeling project – well, that's unfortunate for sure. But, it happens, and contractors in a cold-weather state are prepared to do emergency work or elective remodeling on many types of projects.
The horrible cold and snowy Winter of 2013-2014 taught us a great deal about snow maintenance on the roof because if those gutters were not cleaned out sufficiently, or a stray branch got lodged into your gutters and then subsequently the drainpipe, the frigid temps and expanding ice in the gutters may have you experiencing the pitfalls of an ice dam. If your gutters back up and an ice dam is created, you can suffer with leaking inside the home and damage to wood under the roof. Sometimes, even if the gutters are cleaned out in the Fall and have been maintained properly, the ice and snow can cause gutter seams to open, and problems with drainage will occur. Your vinyl siding also may experience damage, all as a result of an ice dam and water/ice build-up. Unless you want to avoid an emergency visit from a contractor to put up new siding, which of course will not match the existing siding, because it no doubt will be faded from the sun, it is a good idea to keep those gutters properly maintained to avoid a domino effect of damage to your home.
Of course you wish you had had the forethought to get replacement windows in the milder weather, but, if you simply can't stand the cold draft emanating from your existing windows one minute longer, it might be time to consider replacing your old windows with more energy-efficient windows. You might think that the window replacement business might be a little lean during the Winter in a cold-weather state, but that particular business continues to thrive all year around. There are always windows being broken and/or damaged, no matter what the season. Not only are there incidents, often there are special deals to entice you to get your windows replaced in the off-season. When properly measured, and installed by a professional, a window can be replaced in as little as 15 minutes!! So, you are a little cold … translation – frigid, while the job is being done, but look on the bright side and know how toasty you will be when the project is completed. Your wallet will thank you as well when you see the wonderful decrease in the statement from your energy provider.
If your home persists in being drafty, and you have checked for cracks or openings around windows or doors, have a well-functioning furnace and newer replacement windows, then – unbelievably, another culprit for a drafty and chilly home can be your vinyl siding. How you ask? Replacing existing siding with new siding fortified with sheets of rigid insulation foam can stop heat loss and drafts on a dime. Like the concept of installing replacement windows in mid-Winter, likewise, vinyl siding may be installed on your home by a professional home remodeling contractor as long as the temperature is above zero. Preferably, installation of siding at over 40 degrees is best to prevent the siding from becoming brittle and mistakes being made from cutting and trimming in less-temperate weather.
As you noted in the prior paragraphs, there is nothing wrong with having some exterior remodeling work done in the Winter. The website www.energyStar.gov has statistics to show that you can save nearly $100.00 a year when you replace your entrance doors with a door that can be sealed to allow minimal exposure to the cold, wind or otherwise horrid Winter elements. Doors are a little trickier to install than windows, but the end result will make you feel warm and fuzzy.
Cost incentives are a big plus for Winter remodeling, and might just be the deal breaker in encouraging you to have remodeling work done in the off-season. Contractors do like to stay busy all year round, thus, a good deal behooves both of you in the long run. It is doubly smart to beat the project's inevitable price hike come Spring.


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What to do when your Samsung Galaxy S8 shows the Black Screen of Death [Troubleshooting Guide]
Last Updated on: January 6, 2023 by Harold Hisona
The Black Screen of Death (BSoD) is one of the most dreaded problems that plagued many smartphone owners and you may encounter it with your new Samsung Galaxy S8. We find it necessary to publish this post that basically addresses the black screen issue to, at least, give you a better idea what to do when the problem happens.
Just because the screen is black and unresponsive doesn't mean the phone is dead already. It might have just crashed for some unknown reason and waiting for you to do something to spring back to life. The black screen issue may occur any time regardless of the condition of your phone. Usually, the device won't respond no matter how many times you press the power key. It may not even respond when charged.
The BSoD is different from the issue wherein the phone refuses to turn on for the first time because the latter may be a sign of a manufacturing defect. The former, however, could be a sign of a hardware failure caused by other factors after you've used your phone for a few days. Among the most common factors are liquid and physical damages.
In this post, I will walk you through in troubleshooting your new Samsung Galaxy S8 that's plagued with the black screen of death problem. So, continue reading below to know about about this issue.
But before anything else, if you're currently experiencing different issues with your phone, then I suggest you visit our Samsung Galaxy S8 troubleshooting page for we've already started providing support to our readers who own this device. We understand your phone is still brand new and it should work perfectly without a hitch but not even Samsung can guarantee there won't be any problems. What we do here is provide help to our readers the best we can so if we haven't published posts about your concern, feel free to contact us by filling up our Android issues questionnaire.
Troubleshooting Galaxy S8 with Black Screen of Death (BSoD)
I understand your phone is still new and it should work properly without any issues but here we are trying to find out what's the reason behind this problem. Basically, the purpose of this troubleshooting is for us to know if the problem is minor and can be fixed easily or if you really have to go back to the store and have the device replaced.
While the BSoD is a serious problem, we've already encountered a lot of issues before that posed as this kind of issue but in the we were able to bring the devices back to life. That's what we have to try here and said, here's what you should do:
Step 1: Force reboot your Galaxy S8 to rule out possibility of a system crash
The first thing we have to assume is that the phone's firmware crashed for some unknown reason. This thing happens all the time and we've seen hundreds of issues like this in the past only to find out that many of there were a result of a glitch. Before, we usually remove the battery and press the power key for a minute so that phone's memory would be replaced but since your Galaxy S8 has a non-removable battery, we cannot do that anymore. However, there's one combo that will do the simulated battery disconnect and that would be enough to fix this problem provided it's just as simple as a system crash or a glitch.
Press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power key together for 7 seconds and the phone may reboot normally. If it does, then the problem is fixed, otherwise, you must move on to the next step to probe further.
Step 2: Try to charge your phone to see if it responds
We surely want to know if your phone would still respond if it detects electric current flow through its circuits. If it displays the usual charging icon as well as light up the LED indicator at the top of the screen, then we can, at least, say the hardware might be fine because if not, then it shouldn't charge at. However, if the phone doesn't show those signs, then do the forced reboot procedure while the device is plugged in; its battery may have just been drained completely that there's not enough battery to power up its hardware and load the operating system. If it still won't power up with it, then it's time to seek assistance from a tech.
On the other hand, if the phone charges fine or shows those signs, then leave it plugged in for ten minutes. That should be enough to reach around 5% of battery or even more. After which, attempt to turn the phone on to see if it does respond. If not, then do the forced reboot procedure once again and if it still won't respond, move on to the next step.
Step 3: Try booting your phone up in safe mode to rule out possibility that third-party apps cause the problem
Third party apps can also cause the system or the firmware to crash especially ones that use too much resources like heavy games. The problem is we don't know for sure which app is causing the problem. Therefore, we need to do something to isolate third-party from built-in apps and booting in safe mode is the best you can do:
Press and hold the Power key past the model name screen.
When "SAMSUNG" appears on the screen, release the Power key.
Release the Volume down key when you see Safe Mode.
By following the steps above, you are temporarily disabling all downloaded apps and third-party services. Therefore, if one or some of them is causing the problem, the phone should boot up in safe mode successfully. If it fails, however, then move on to the next step.
Step 4: Attempt to boot your phone up in Recovery mode
The phone got a black screen and won't respond to whatever it is you do. You've just tried to boot it up in safe mode and it failed, so now, it's time to try to boot it up in another mode, the Android system recovery. We just have to know if it's still capable of starting up in that mode to find out if the hardware is fine or not. Follow these steps to attempt to start it up in recovery mode:
If successful, then we're already halfway there; at least the phone is capable of powering up its hardware components and loading up its firmware. You can then proceed to wiping the cache partition so that system caches will be replaced or you may opt to doing the master reset. However, if the phone still failed to boot up in recovery mode, then you have no other option but to bring the phone back to the store and have it replaced as it is clear enough there's something wrong with it.
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Theresa Wayman of Warpaint Reveals Solo Project; Releases "Love Leaks"
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Case Reports in Cardiology
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Volume 2017 |Article ID 8578031 | https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/8578031
Kyaw Kyaw, Htun Latt, Sammy San Myint Aung, Chanwit Roongsritong, "A Case of Cardiac Calcified Amorphous Tumor Presenting with Concomitant ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Occipital Stroke and a Brief Review of the Literature", Case Reports in Cardiology, vol. 2017, Article ID 8578031, 4 pages, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/8578031
A Case of Cardiac Calcified Amorphous Tumor Presenting with Concomitant ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Occipital Stroke and a Brief Review of the Literature
Kyaw Kyaw ,1 Htun Latt ,2 Sammy San Myint Aung ,1 and Chanwit Roongsritong1
1Institute for Heart and Vascular Health, Renown Regional Medical Center, 1500 E. 2nd St. No. 302, Reno, NV 89502, USA
2Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nevada-Reno, School of Medicine, 1155 Mill St. No. W11, Reno, NV 89502, USA
Academic Editor: Assad Movahed
Received12 Sep 2017
Revised09 Nov 2017
Cardiac calcified amorphous tumor (CAT) is an extremely rare benign intracavitary tumor of the heart. It may mimic other cardiac tumors and can present with signs or symptoms of systemic embolization. There are limited data regarding CAT in the literature. We report a case of a 68-year-old woman with a cardiac CAT and mitral annular calcification (MAC), who presented with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and occipital stroke. After extensive review of the literature, we believe that this case is possibly the first description of a cardiac CAT presenting with STEMI. The CAT was surgically removed, and the diagnosis was confirmed by histology. The patient tolerated the surgery and reported no events at 6-month follow-up.
Cardiac calcified amorphous tumor (CAT) is a rare benign intracavitary tumor of the heart. Like other cardiac tumors, CAT may present with dyspnea, syncope, and pulmonary or systemic embolization and obstruction [1–4]. Herein, we are reporting a case of CAT with mitral annular calcification, who presented with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and occipital stroke. To the best of our knowledge, our case perhaps is the first description of a cardiac CAT presenting with STEMI.
2. Case Presentation
A 68-year-old woman with a 40-pack-year smoking history but no known medical problem was brought in by ambulance for sudden onset of persistent, severe left-sided chest pain without radiation. The patient also reported a new onset of blurred vision. She denied history of hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease (CAD), or chronic kidney disease or family history of premature CAD. Initial vital signs were normal with oxygen saturation of 98% on 2-liter supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula. Physical examination was benign, without murmur or abnormal heart sounds. There were no focal neurological deficits or signs of peripheral embolization noted. Initial electrocardiogram (EKG) showed 1-2 mm ST elevation in inferior leads (II, III, and aVF) with reciprocal ST depression in leads I and aVL (Figure 1). Oral aspirin and sublingual nitroglycerin were given immediately. Intravenous heparin was also initiated. Emergent coronary angiography showed an occlusion in one of the acute marginal branches of the right coronary artery and slow flow in the posterior descending artery. There was no other significant CAD (Figure 2). Left ventricular wall motion and systolic function were normal. Subsequent transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) showed a 1.2 × 1.2 cm mobile mass attached to the base of the posterior mitral valve leaflet on ventricular aspect (Figure 3). Of note, the mitral annulus also appeared rather echogenic. No thrombus was noted in left atrium or left ventricle during TTE or transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE). Troponin I was 1.7 ng/ml on arrival. It increased to 26 ng/ml 10 hours later. Her workups, including complete blood count, prothrombin time/international normalized ratio, calcium, creatinine, liver function test, lipid panel, and hemoglobin A1c, were all normal. CT scan of the brain without contrast showed an infarct in the left occipital lobe (Figure 4). Cardiothoracic surgery was performed. A 1.2 × 0.9 × 0.2 cm tan-pink-colored soft tissue mass was surgically removed without any complications. Histologic examination of the mass showed a nodule of amorphous debris and fibrinous material with histiocytes and multinucleated giant cells without organism, consistent with a cardiac CAT (Figure 5). Throughout the hospital stay, she was closely monitored in coronary care unit and subsequently on telemetry floor. No atrial arrhythmia was reported.
EKG showing ST elevation at II, III, and aVF with reciprocal ST depression at I and aVL.
Coronary angiogram showing an occlusion of the small acute marginal branch (A) of the right coronary artery with slow flow in the posterior descending artery (B).
Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) showing a 1.2 × 1.2 cm mobile mass attached to the ventricular aspect of mitral valve and hyperechogenic mitral annulus.
CT scan of the brain without contrast showing an infarct in the left occipital lobe.
Pathology specimens showing a nodule of amorphous debris and fibrinous material in low-power field (a) and histiocytes and multinucleated giant cells in high-power field (b).
The patient recovered well without recurrent symptoms at her 6-month follow-up.
First introduced by Reynolds et al. in 1997, cardiac CAT is an extremely rare nonneoplastic primary tumor of the heart. It is characterized histologically by the features of calcified nodules and amorphous fibrinous materials [1]. CAT is usually discovered by cardiac imaging studies, but the definite diagnosis requires histological study of the tumor. ElBardissi et al. reported that the lifetime incidence of primary cardiac tumors (benign or malignant) was 0.02% based on 48 years of data collection, and only 8 of 323 cases (2.47%) of primary cardiac tumors were CAT [5]. There have so far been limited data on pathophysiology, treatment, and prognosis of CAT. The majority of CAT is seen in association with valvular heart disease (31%), end-stage renal disease (21%), mitral annular calcification (MAC) (14%), or diabetes mellitus (14%) [2]. Of interest, the MAC-related CAT tends to be highly mobile and more likely to embolize [6]. To date, there have been 13 reported cases of MAC-related CAT [6–11]. Most of them (9 cases) are associated with ESRD. MAC, a chronic fibrous degeneration of the mitral valve, is reportedly caused by abnormalities of calcium-phosphorus (Ca-PO4) metabolism [7–9, 12]. MAC has been reported to increase the incidence and mortality of cardiovascular diseases but has not been linked to increased risk of myocardial infarction [13]. MAC is usually diagnosed based on hyperechoic mitral annulus on TTE. Our patient has normal renal function and serum calcium level. The echo densities of the tumor and mitral annulus in our patient are quite similar, suggesting the presence of MAC-like appearance on TTE. We felt that the MAC-like appearance on TTE in our patient and other reported cases without associated ESRD may have resulted from tumor infiltration into mitral valve annulus rather than from the conventional MAC process due to abnormal Ca-PO4 metabolism. However, more studies are required to determine the exact underlying mechanism. Unfortunately, as in most patients who underwent surgical resection of the CAT, only the tumor was removed and biopsy of the mitral annulus was not performed in our patient. Surgical resection of the tumor is generally recommended to prevent embolization in most patients [6, 8–10, 14]. Our patient presented with concomitant blurred vision and STEMI, most likely due to the embolic phenomenon from the cardiac CAT.
The patient did not have any evidence of atrial arrhythmias on telemetry monitoring or intracardiac thrombus in TTE or TEE. Additionally, coronary angiogram showed isolated lesions at the third acute marginal branch and PDA of RCA and otherwise nonobstructive coronaries. Carotid ultrasound also showed normal bilateral vertebral and subclavian arteries, but there were mild stenoses (<50%) of bilateral internal carotid arteries (ICAs). Mild ICA stenoses could not explain the left occipital stroke as well. The occluded acute marginal branch of the right coronary artery was <1.5 mm in diameter angiographically. Therefore, no coronary intervention or aspiration was performed. The prognosis is generally good after complete removal of the mass lesion [15, 16]. The only recurrence was reported in a patient who received incomplete resection of the tumor [17]. Our patient tolerated the surgical procedure and has done well without any recurrent events at the six-month follow-up.
CAT of the heart is rare. Despite its benign nature, it can be highly mobile and consequently lead to systemic embolization, particularly in those with associated MAC. The prognosis is excellent with surgical resection in most patients. For those without ESRD or abnormal calcium metabolism, further studies may help determine whether cardiac CAT can involve the mitral annulus and result in an appearance similar to MAC on TTE.
The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest regarding the publication of this paper.
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We have completed audience analysis, objective setting, defined the biggest problem and overall solution, and collected all our eveidence. Now we are going add some stories or anecdotes.
Why do stories work? In the following diagram from David Yang, imagine your life running along the horizontal axis, with a couple of blips. That's what its like for most of us. Now look at the Cinderella story which is the green line – very dynamic and engaging and most importantly memorable.
So the more interesting and engaing our anecdotes the more likely they are to be remembered. The good part is they dont even have to be true – they can be hypothetical. Which is only ok if you tell your audience.
Yang, D 2019, Kurt Vonnegut on the Shapes of Stories | Visual.ly, visually, viewed 22 Jan, <https://visual.ly/community/infographic/other/kurt-vonnegut-shapes-stories>.
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An ATR-42-300 turboprop plane, registered PK-YRP, was damaged in a forced landing in a rice field near Balikpapan-Sepingan Airport (BPN), Indonesia. All six crew members and 46 passengers survived the accident.
The domestic passenger flight TGN162 departed Tanjung Redep/Berau-Kalimaru Airport (BEJ) at 10:30 and climbed to Flight Level (FL) 140. Balikpapan approach cleared the crew direct to Samarinda Airport (SRI). The enroute part of the flight was uneventful. On approach to Samarinda, the crew was cleared to track direct to left downwind for runway 04. The controller informed them that the wind was 060 degrees at 12 knots. During the final approach for runway 04, the left ECU (Engine Control Unit) light illuminated followed by low oil pressure and torque indications. The captain decided to go around and divert to Balikpapan-Sepingan Airport (BPN) which was 92 km (50 NM) to the South. The flight crew carried out the engine shut-down procedure and commenced a climb to 4000 ft with the left engine inoperative. Approximately 16 Nm from Balikpapan Airport, while climbing through 3,800 feet, the right ECU light illuminated, immediately followed by low oil pressure and low torque indications. The right engine then failed. The crew broadcast a MAYDAY to Balikpapan Approach and decided to conduct a forced landing into a clear field in the Samboja area, about 16 Nm from the Balikpapan Airport.
Review and improve the Implementation of CRM and technical knowledge.
Ensure the actual of fuel quantity on both fuel tanks was equal and balance prior departure.
Ensure that the modification of fuel system referred to service bulletin No ATR42-28-039 and technical instruction No: 006/ENG-07/2008, was tested referred to the correct procedure as per AMM (JIC) 28-42-00 FUT 10000.
Ensure the FDR and CVR read out and calibration in accordance to the manufacture standard and should be done by approved repair station.
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Ensure that FDR and CVR read out are correct from the actual last flight data, during C of A renewal.
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Distance from Tanjung Redep/Berau-Kalimaru Airport to Samarinda Airport as the crow flies is 294 km (184 miles).


I was going to wait to write this post until I had more of her newborn photos edited, but that hasn't been happening lately, so here goes.
As with Sophie, picking Genevieve's name was really hard for us. It seems like we had a boy name that we knew from the start, but we wrestled with the girl name until we headed to the hospital the morning of the 19th. In fact, we sat on the middle name for a day before we made it official. That might have been one of the most difficult parts for me in not knowing the gender...not fully committing to a name beforehand. I'm a bit of a planner - plus, I feel like I have to sit with a name for awhile before I completely love it. None of that happened this time around.
Up until the very final day, the contenders were Gemma, Emilia, Lucy, and Genevieve. We threw others around here and there, but these are the ones that made it through to the end. At one point she was Gemma, and I really thought she would be Gemma in the end. I had just grown used to it in my mind. Plus I had grown to love the saint and the way she dealt with suffering in her life. I just felt connected to her. Emilia was a name we didn't think of with Sophie - it was new on the list. And, the saint's story is beautiful...a mom of many (two of which became saints!). Lucy has always been a favorite. And, Genevieve...a beautiful name and a saint, too (and, the name of a wonderful cousin of ours)!
Mary had always been the middle name for this little one. I have loved it forever, and while Jeremy loved it, too, he didn't feel it was right for the first name.
As her birth approached, Jeremy grew more in love with Genevieve. I loved it, too, but it just seemed like such a big name for a tiny baby. Then, I read her story...a simple life, yet one full of prayer and love.
Then the curve ball came, and we found out she was coming a week earlier than expected. Naturally, I was both excited and a little scared. As any mom would be, I was just worried that she might not be okay. Then my cousin sent me a text message and said what a wonderful day it would be for her to come into the world...on the birthday of my great aunt who was taken from this world right before my sister was born...my great aunt Rozann, my sister's namesake. She was adored by all who knew her, as is my sister. I was put more at ease, and it was then that I thought of the name Rose.
RosaLee is my grandmother's name. Rozann is my sister's name and my great aunt's who this little one would share a birthday with. So, to incorporate all of these amazing women...I thought we just might have to add Rose. However, I didn't want to take Mary out, because of the honor for Our Mother and my other grandmother. Quickly, I looked up the story of Saint Rose of Lima. I was sold.
Mary Rose. I only struggled with adding two names to an already long name. But the more I thought of it, the more I didn't want it any other way. And, Jeremy loved it! So, that's what she would be...if she was a "she" in fact.
Genevieve Mary Rose...our sweet little angel. She has such a big name, and even bigger models whose names they were. Yet, that's what we've always wanted...to give our children names that will provide an example of heroic faith, love and character. Each of them carry names of amazing saints and/or family members. When they are faced with challenges this life is sure to bring, I hope in those moments they see who has gone before them and realize the strength to be just as much of a hero is in them, too!
It is a big name...but I pray she might just be that big herself!


The ASPCA has some pretty good info on behavior problems and solutions for them. Check this out for some common problems you may experience with your pets.
Great info on Lyme Disease from the AVMA. This disease is very prevalent in our area, we see 2-5 cases every 2 months or so, if not more.
Info on diabetes from AAHA.


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National College Football Insider
Sep 13, 2010 at 12:01 AM Sep 13, 2010 at 9:15 AM
Lots of marquee games, most of which proved to be duds. It says something that the biggest loser of the weekend may have been one that didn't play. Boise State was hoping to ride its victory over Virginia Tech to the BCS title game, but that victory looks hollow after the (C)hokies lost to James Madison. Otherwise, it was mostly status quo. Alabama, Texas, Texas Christian, Nebraska and Florida got perfunctory wins. Oklahoma showed that Florida State's supposed revival under new coach Jimbo Fisher has a ways to go.
The Big Ten Picture
Ohio State's victory over the University of Miami shows that the Buckeyes are legitimate national championship contenders. Michigan's last-minute victory over Notre Dame will get the bull's-eye off Rich Rodriguez for a while. Iowa had no trouble with Iowa State and Wisconsin muddled past San Jose State. Penn State didn't get embarrassed by top-ranked Alabama, but the Nittany Lions didn't put up much of a fight, either. As for the others, Minnesota's Tim Brewster better get his resume updated. Losing to South Dakota will make some Minnesotans want to jump into one of their 10,000 lakes.
In case you missed it (late Saturday)
It wasn't pretty, but USC hung on to beat Virginia 17-14. The Trojans had 13 penalties for 140 yards.
Denard Robinson may not be able to survive the way Michigan is using him, but the sophomore quarterback has been the best story of college football so far. Only 34 teams have gained more than the 885 yards Robinson has thrown and run for. His 87-yard touchdown run against Notre Dame was breathtaking to see, and the winning drive was coming-of-age stuff. But yes, it is too early to mention the H-word.
Worst performance
Last week, it was the Big East. This week, we head down the coast and thumb our nose at the ACC. In addition to Miami's loss to Ohio State and Florida State and Virginia Tech debacles, Georgia Tech lost to a Kansas team that got beat last week by North Dakota State. Dishonorable mention also goes to the SEC's Tennessee, which Volunteered to let Oregon score 45 straight points in a 48-13 laugher.
Best upcoming games of the week
Slim pickings. The only matchup of ranked teams is No.9 Iowa at No.24 Arizona. No.8 Nebraska at Washington holds some intrigue, if only for Huskies QB Jake Locker's NFL draft status.
brabinowitz@dispatch.com


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Congratulations Dr. Yadong Wang!
We are extremely proud to introduce you to Dr. Yadong Wang! On August 13th, Dr. Wang successfully defended her Ph.D. dissertation entitled "The Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms of Nitrogen Excretion in the Early Life Stages of Mahi-Mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) and Zebrafish (Danio rerio). It has been an honor to work with her and be a part of her Ph.D. journey through RECOVER at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. We are excited to see what the future holds for her as she continues on into her post-doctoral research at the Rosenstiel School. Below, please find a short video that captures some of the research Dr. Wang conducts and some kind words from Dr. Grosell:
"Yadong successfully defended her Ph.D. last week exactly four years after arriving in Miami. As an illustration of Yadong's dedication and competence her Ph.D., which have resulted in one published paper, one accepted paper pending revisions and one manuscript in advanced stages of preparation was completed more than 18 months faster than the average Ph.D. in our department at RSMAS. This feat is impressive by itself but becomes even more so when considering that Yadong, a Chinese national, transitioned to an entirely different culture and had to master a different language during her Ph.D. Yadong came to Miami with strong skills in molecular biology, skills she has developed further during her dissertation research. Yadong is a highly respected and well-liked member of our group and I am delighted to be able to keep her in the lab as a postdoctoral fellow until next summer.
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Long before the health benefits of Silver Tip White Tea were discovered, Chinese emperors of the Song Dynasty enjoyed it as a drink with exquisite taste and aroma. The "magic" drink was prized for relieving fatigue, delighting the soul, strengthening the will and enhancing vision. Many even claimed it was an important ingredient in the elixir of immortality.
White Tea comes from the silver tip of the Camellia Sinensis tree — which is cropped to the height of a bush. The tips are hard to come by. They only emerge once a year, during a few short days each spring. "Once harvested, white tea is neither rolled nor oxidized, but simply dried in natural sunlight. The minimal processing is what enables it to keep its healthful properties, which include a high antioxidant level and the ability to stop free radicals (molecules that have become highly reactive and destructive due to contact with an outside stimulus such as ultraviolet radiation, pollution and smog) from harming the body," says tea master Barry Cooper, chairman of the Cooper Tea Company, based in Boulder, Colo.
Until recently, White Tea was virtually unknown outside China as a skin care agent. Now it's available to women world-wide as the main ingredient in Origin's "A Perfect World Collection." Origins is a cosmetics company that produces high quality skin care products for women, men, babies and pets.


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Is there an ability to change the public masking of an account?
If so, I'd want to change my own to the Discord Ops masking.
ProfessorHenn wrote: Is there an ability to change the public masking of an account?
Yes, there is, but currently the Discord Ops is set to be a hidden masking with no colour, so I'd need to make adjustments to that for you to visibly be represented as that.
Aha. Well, that's a dead idea.
If the forum accepts my glorious letters. The å is of great importance to me.
The Cynosure Order is now accepting land change requests from all registered citizens. As a matter of discourse, Sinegar Enterprises has moved from Krath to Athradu.


Well, I've found my first project for Panorama Palace. The long-term plan is of course to buy some land and coax Scott McGillivray to come over and help me convert it into an income suite and a honeymoon suite, just in case the project drags on, you know. He'll need somewhere to stay. With me. I'm just trying to be practical here, ya know?
But it's best to start small and work your way up to something bigger, so I've got my eye on this as a beginner's handyperson project. It's practical, as it will assist in taking me off the electrical grid and make me more self-sufficient, power-wise.
That it is also potentially deadly and Frickin' Awesome entered my mind not at all, oh perish the thought.
Convert a junk TV into a 2000ºF solar cooker. Here's a technique for hacking a 4 foot mega magnifying lens out of your old TV, and some of the things you can do with it!
Thanks to the safety-conscious Rob Cottingham and his friends on Facebook for the tip. And yes, I'm putting this here in case my lawyer needs this at some point in the future, for what reason I cannot predict.
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Oh yes, Canuckistan's #1 carpenter fantasy. He's even a nice guy! You should definitely YouTube him.
Why metan, that would NEVER HAVE OCCURRED TO ME in a million years.
EXACTLY. How was I to know that hogtied politician was going to somehow flop into the beam's reach?
In a genuine effort to help you were channelling Macgyver burn through his bonds, and there was the whole mislabelled petrol can thing when you tried to put him out….
You are extremely practically minded. You should be a criminal defence lawyer.
there are many types of solar cookers. Have you seen the parabolic ones? When we stayed at a backpacker haven on the Wild Coast of South Africa a few back, we enjoyed bread baked in a pot placed at the focal point of a parabolic solar cooker. Absolutely wonderful stuff. It was winter, by the way!
Will do. The thing I like about this one is it's zero cost. I also have my eye on a camp stove from Biolite that burns everything down to pure ash and also charges devices via a USB plug. It's all a learning curve.


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Recent advances in policy and practice translation of the evidence for additional omega-3 fatty acids and prematurity.
Lucy Simmonds, Philippa F. Middleton, Maria Makrides
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This is a review of the most up-to-date research on the effectiveness of omega-3 fatty acids for reducing the risk of prematurity in well nourished women with access to high-quality obstetric care. It will provide an
overview of the translation of the evidence on omega-3 screening into policy, and the latest research on how to implement the policy into practice.
Findings of the included clinical studies support that omega-3 supplementation for women with a singleton pregnancy who have a low omega-3 status reduces the risk of early preterm birth.
There is evidence that screening and providing appropriate advice to women with a singleton pregnancy who have a low omega-3 status can reduce their risk of early preterm birth, and avoiding supplementation for women who are replete will avoid unnecessary supplementation and potential harm.
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ROY HODGSON ran the rule over Danny Drinkwater for the first time in England training today.
But the Three Liones boss was without Danny Welbeck and Ryan Bertrand - who are now both doubts for the Germany game on Saturday.
Roy Hodgson's men met up at St George's Park on Tuesday ahead of Saturday's clash with the world champions in Berlin.
Having seen Raheem Sterling and Joe Hart pull out of the squad after sustaining muscle injuries over the weekend, Welbeck and Bertrand now appear doubts for the upcoming friendlies.
Southampton left-back Bertrand is having an unspecified injury assessed and missed Tuesday's session, which Arsenal forward Welbeck, fresh from netting in Saturday's win at Everton, spent in the gym as agreed with his club.
Meanwhile Germany boss Joachim Low believes England are serious contenders for the Euro 2016 crown.
"This will be a taste of what we can expect at the Euros," the Germany head coach said.
"The opponents are both interesting and are two of the favourites to win the European Championship. It will be a good test.
"The battle for places in the squad is seriously beginning now - there are still eight weeks until the end of the season.
"We have selected a large squad in order to speak with the players about what we expect. We are looking at their form and fitness as a whole."
Emre Can, Mesut Ozil and Bastian Schweinsteiger are the only Barclays Premier League representatives in Germany's 26-man squad for the upcoming friendlies.
The latter is slowly stepping up his return from a knee injury, having made just four appearances from the Manchester United bench since ending a two-month lay-off.
Being restricted to just 65 minutes means Low will tread carefully with team captain Schweinsteiger, who the German manager insists has not spoken about retiring after Euro 2016.
"No, there isn't (any arrangement), as it isn't something I would generally do before a tournament," he said of the 31-year-old in an interview with SID. "For me this isn't a question at the moment.
"Bastian Schweinsteiger has been injured lately, so obviously he will have to recover first, because at the moment he isn't 100 per cent and there is no way he can be right now.
"However, there is still a relatively long time until the start of the tournament and he also didn't really complete a full training session with the squad ahead of the 2014 World Cup, but he recovered well and was present for the important matches.
"He knows his body well and knows what he has to do. He is still highly ambitious and will continue to perform well."


A federal inmate on parole picked the wrong drinking hole to break his parole conditions.
A large number of police officers were at Darcy's Pub on Saturday night for a Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock fundraiser. Just after midnight, one of them spotted a face he recognized as a man whose parole conditions allowed him to be in Victoria, but didn't allow him to drink.
Victoria police were called and arrested the 32-year-old Campbell River man. He was returned to prison and his parole was suspended.


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Lafayette's Will Forte stars on TV's Saturday Night Live and in the new movie MacGruber.
By Peter Crooks
Portraits by Lisa Loftus
The character is the creation of Berkeley native and SNL writer/director Jorma Taccone. Taccone, whose father is the artistic director at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, makes his film-directing debut with MacGruber, which hits cinemas three years after the character debuted on SNL. Audiences loved MacGruber from the start, so much that it became a recurring bit on the show. The character reached a much wider audience when Pepsi asked for a MacGruber sketch for its 2009 Super Bowl campaign. "We had been working on an idea for SNL about MacGruber selling out," says Taccone. "So we did that for the Super Bowl instead. It worked out perfectly." (CLICK HERE to read an exclusive Q&A with Taccone)
The ads aired during the fourth quarter of one of the closest Super Bowl games in history—and were seen by more than 100 million people. Riding the buzz, Universal's Rogue Pictures division green-lit a movie. Forte, Taccone, and cowriter Solomon holed up in Forte's house between SNL shows to hammer out a screenplay. The trick was to stretch out the concept from a 60-second bit on late-night TV into a full-length film.
"We wanted to put MacGruber into the kind of late '80s action movie that we loved as kids," says Taccone. "I've always been a fan of movies like Die Hard, Lethal Weapon, and RoboCop—with real stunts and explosions. So we wanted to pack it with crazy comedy but also make it really work as a big action film. With violence and cussing, and lots and lots of sex."
Forte's star vehicle is supported by a surprising cast of actors: SNL costar Kristen Wiig (Knocked Up, Extract) plays MacGruber's sidekick and love interest, and usually dramatic thesps Ryan Phillippe and Powers Boothe play MacGruber's military cohorts. The biggest casting coup was landing Val Kilmer to play terrorist villain Dieter Von Cunth. "I grew up admiring him in comedies like Top Secret! and Real Genius," says Forte. "Working with him was surreal."
Early screenings of the movie have been generating major buzz. "I would love to make another MacGruber movie because that would mean people really liked this one," says Forte. "But, just this one is amazing. We're this really close group of friends, and we got to make the film we wanted to make together. And it's really, really funny."
Taccone gives Forte full credit for the character's success. "You have to have an actor that gives 100 percent to this role to make it work, and Will is the only one who can do it," says the director. "I love writing with Will because his brain is the most beautiful thing to experience. The stuff that runs through it is hilarious. On top of that, he's a workaholic, but he's a machine that never gets sick. And you will not find a bigger sweetheart in the world."
Forte may be a sweetheart, but he is currently single. "I just went through a breakup," he says with a sigh. "I'm kind of married to my work right now." From the sound in his voice, this clearly is not his favorite subject. "The schedule I have for Saturday Night Live doesn't allow for a lot of extra time, and we shot MacGruber during the break. But that's what I signed up for."
After nearly two decades as a comedy writer and performer, Forte is busier than ever. Along with MacGruber and Saturday Night Live, he plays Principal Wally on Fox's hit animated series The Cleveland Show and voiced talk radio host Martin Serious for the video game Grand Theft Auto IV. He has also finished work on another movie, the sex comedy A Good Old Fashioned Orgy (count on another R rating). He shrugs at the list of successful projects piling up on his résumé. "All this acting work is just gravy, because what I love to do is write. And I feel like I will always be able to do that."
Someday, when he gets a break from the hectic schedule of film and TV stardom, he hopes to have a family of his own—if only to pass on his name.
"If I ever have a son, I have to name him Orville Willis, right? I have to go for number five, don't I?" he asks. "Or, Orville Willis Forte IV Junior. That would work."
Timeline: The Origins of MacGruber
1985: ABC television premieres action series MacGyver, starring Richard Dean Anderson.
1988: Will Forte graduates from Acalanes High in Lafayette, voted "Best Personality."
May 21, 1992: MacGyver's final episode airs.
1995: Jorma Taccone graduates from Berkeley High; achievements include presidency of the Lego Club and a passing grade in conceptual physics.
Fall 2002: Forte joins the cast of Saturday Night Live.
Fall 2005: Taccone is hired as a writer on SNL.
January 2007: Taccone (at left) directs Forte and guest host Jeremy Piven in the first MacGruber sketch.
February 1, 2009: Pepsi hires Forte, Taccone, and MacGyver star Anderson to make a series of MacGruber skits as a fourth-quarter Super Bowl ad. Forte, Taccone, and John Solomon are commissioned to write a movie screenplay.
August–September 2009: Forte and Taccone shoot MacGruber in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during summer break from Saturday Night Live.
May 21, 2010: MacGruber opens in theaters nationwide
CLICK HERE to read an exclusive Q&A with MacGruber director Jorma Taccone.
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This week, the East Bay sees concerts, performing and visual arts events, and a motorcycle competition.
In the East Bay this week, explore cinema new and old, relive the 90's, enjoy the opera, and savor delicious mac and cheese.
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Concord: Stronger Together Gala
For the past 18 years, Concord's Monument Impact has been a force in the city, serving its vulnerable immigrant and refugee communities. Recently, the nonprofit center hosted its Stronger Together gala to celebrate the work that volunteers, local businesses, unions, and others have done to support immigrants in the East Bay. Among those honored for their contributions were volunteer English tutor (and onetime San Francisco Giant) Rob Andrews, former board member Margaret Hanlon-Gradie, and John Muir Health.
Ziggurat
The Oakland Museum of California's gardens overflowed with more than 250 guests during this yearly fundraising gala. Guest chefs Reem Assil and Barbara Llewellyn provided the scrumptious bites, while the auction offered bidders experiential packages. In keeping with the current Queer California: Untold Stories exhibit, the evening's entertainment featured Oaklash, a drag and queer performance group.
Black and White Ball
In celebration of its six years of providing free transportation to cancer patients in Alameda County, Drivers for Survivors hosted its yearly ball in Pleasanton. The entertainment was top-notch, including Marcie Dodd (previously seen in Wicked on Broadway) and accomplished pianist Carol Weiss; the keynote address was given by Dr. Laura Esserman.
Sparkles and Spurs
Denizens of the East Bay headed to Round Hill Country Club in Alamo and kicked up their heels to support Hospice East Bay at the annual Celebration of Care Gala, raising around $200,000 to aid the nonprofit's programs and services. This year's theme, Sparkles and Spurs, meant that the more than 300 guests came dressed in their cowboy-best, sporting boots, Stetsons, and chunky belt buckles.
Ragin' Cajun
The Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation, which offers alternative treatments to patients with cancer, welcomed over 320 sponsors and supporters to its annual Ragin' Cajun event. The Tri-Valley bash featured an African–inspired feast and music.
To celebrate its spring campaign The Art of Travel, Neiman Marcus hosted a fashion show at its Walnut Creek location. Entrepreneur Sheryl Grant and social media influencer Sydel Curry-Lee (whose famous family members in attendance included her brother Stephen Curry) spoke at the event, which featured sips, bites, and the opportunity to shop the latest trends with help from jet-setting fashion experts as well.
Imagine Gala
Opportunity Junction furthered its mission of transforming the lives of low-income families in East Contra Costa with its 2019 fete, which featured gourmet food, drinks, both live and silent bidding, dancing, and inspirational entertainment.
Power of Kindness
Old Hollywood glam met giving back at this special event from Party In-Kindness. With the mission of raising funds for the Katie Nues Foundation for Katie's Clinic at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland—which aids patients and their families affected by Rett Syndrome—guests heard from heartwarming speakers and danced to tunes from DJ Lance Callanta.
Fire and Light Soiree
The Crucible's signature fundraiser returned for its 20th year, and the industrial arts center celebrated the occasion with the unveiling of a major piece of collaborative art that incorporated many locally sourced elements, including steel from an old span of the Bay Bridge. There were also cocktails, a catered dinner, and a live art auction.
Night in Havana
San Leandro's Davis Street Family Resource Center raised more than $150,000 at this flamboyant, Cuban-themed evening of dinner and dancing; CEO Rose Padilla Johnson proudly announced that it was the organization's highest-grossing event to date. The funds will help low-income families in the area improve their quality of life through both short- and long-term assistance.
Rock the CASA
ABC7 San Francisco news anchor Dan Ashley returned to the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek with his yearly fundraiser for Court Appointed Special Advocates, Friends of Camp Concord, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Always a star-studded event (Cheap Trick and Melissa Etheridge have performed in the past), the 2019 extravaganza featured "Lady Marmalade" singer Patti LaBelle.
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