A few weeks ago, I mentioned a "new training cycle" on the blog, as a sort of analogy to the 40-weeks of adaptations I undergo as our family prepares to GROW! As I traverse this new journey to becoming a mom (and as a runner, a running mom), it's also been important for me to find a "groove" when it comes to staying active and focused on endurance goals.
Although I might not be gunning for a PR anytime soon, I do still aim to keep on track with realistic training – and so I was incredibly excited to take part in a special training opportunity through a "new to me" coaching service called Sweat Tracker.
The process to get started was very straight forward – all I had to do was register for the service (through the BibRavePro agreement, I had a choice between two of their popular training packages – Injury Recovery or Performance Plus) then answer some questions about the race(s) I was interested in applying to, plus some background about my previous running and racing experience, and any other additional information that might assist the coach who would be writing my plan.
Fortunately for me, this Sweat Tracker opportunity lined up almost perfectly for my runDisney Dumbo Double Dare (10K + half marathon) race in early September. As a veteran of runDisney-branded race challenges, I knew my basic expectations for the event (take one race easy, the other one more 'challenging') and decided on an attainable, yet still challenging goal of a 2:30 half marathon (~ 11:29 average pace) the day after a "fun" take on 10K.
After submitting this information, I waited patiently to hear back from the coaching staff, and soon enough, I learned that Coach Jon would be "my" coach. He sent me a PDF of my training plan, which included 3 days of running, as well as recommended strength training exercises.
Coach Jon explained that each day, I'd receive an email from him with the assigned workout, and was expected to email or text my completion notes (mileage, time, comments), which I think will be great for training accountability! My OFFICIAL training began Monday and I have to admit, I am a little nervous about completing workouts correctly (I need help with pacing slower) but Coach Jon has already been great about offering suggestions to get there.
I will be sure to check in again soon with some insight on my prescribed workouts – as well as my progress – as the clock ticks closer to race day! I am anxious to see how I adapt to this process, and even how I might learn new lessons to adapt to my own online coaching style!
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Meghan MacLaren Behind At Jordan Mixed Open
April 8, 2019 by Trent Wilson
British Meghan MacLaren claimed a round of 65 to finish one shot off of the lead at the Jordan mixed Open – one of the few tournaments that sees women and men compete against each other for the same first prize, for the first time.
The event will included a number of pros from the Ladies European Tour, the senior's Staysure Tour, and the European Challenge Tour. 23-year-old MacLaren, who has in the past spoken out against gender pay disparity earlier in 2019, is currently the only woman in the top 10.
Talking about the event, MacLaren stated that the girl's standard of play would eventually begin to show. In the new event, the trending male players of the Challenge Tour will face a 7,100-yard course, while the over 50s from the Staysure Tour take on 6,601 yards, and the female players 6,139 yards. MacLaren claimed a seven under par opening round, and is sharing second with Jack Senior, while Dutch player Daan Huizing is one shot in the lead.
Scottish husband and wife duo Scott and Kylie Henry are three shots apart with another two rounds left, with Scott in the advantage at one under. MacLaren continued her statement by saying that given everything she had talked about over the past few months, it's nice for finally back it up, but that she didn't want to add any extra pressure to herself, adding that she's happy that she's able to play against the guys.
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South Africa's Christiaan Bezuidenhout wins first title after his victory at the Andalucia Masters played in Valderrama. His first European Tour title has also secured him a place at the Open, which is set to start at the end of July. The 25 year old was originally banned from the ….
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Amid increasing local summer temperatures and a continued push for disaster-prevention, Colorado Springs residents have an opportunity to get a free hot dog lunch, hear about local emergency services and get a picture with Smokey Bear. Flight for Life may also make an appearance.
The Wescott Fire Department's annual Safety, Health, Wellness and Preparation Day, held Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the department's first station, 15415 Gleneagle Drive off East Baptist Road, is a public event and will offer free hot dogs, chips and soda and bring together about 20 community organizations and members, including Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Penrose-St. Francis Health Services and the American Red Cross, among others.
Margo Humes, the Wescott Fire Department fire marshal and organizer of the event, said that the day is meant to provide information and ideas for community members to prepare for any disaster.
"I didn't want just the 'same old, same old' and wanted to expand out and do more to help the community," Humes said, mentioning that community members have asked about various services and she wanted to put them all in one place.
" 'Where do I go for help with this and that? How do I get started on a 72-hour emergency kit?' " Humes mentioned those unsure what to do with their animals during the Waldo Canyon fire.
Tables outside the station will serve as exhibits for the "festive yet informational family event." Information about pre-hospital education and cancer awareness will be provided by Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, and the Red Cross will discuss shelters. The Monument Police Department will be in attendance, and there will be a table for the Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 campaign that seeks to eliminate speeding and unsafe driving. Pikes Peak Wildfire Prevention Partners will discuss fire mitigation.
HemoSolutions, a Springs-based dog blood bank, will attend for donor recruitment, though will not be taking blood at the event. Animal Emergency Care Centers, which provides emergency care for dogs, cats, birds and "exotic animals," according to its website, will also be in attendance, Humes said.
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will be bringing about four animals of different types, said Nicole Mantz, education curator with the zoo, in an email.
Humes also said that Flight for Life may make an appearance around 10 a.m., depending on its availability.
Additionally, the Wescott Fire Department is sponsoring Partners in Housing, which provides transitional housing and supportive services to homeless families with children and some adults without children. The fire station is accepting donations of any kind as well as personal hygiene products, such as toilet paper and laundry soap.
Special guests Smokey Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog will roam around the event and be available for pictures and children can sit inside a fire truck.


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Poisonous Poinsettias & Toxic Show & Tell
By Doc Paracelsus
Tales from the ER • 7 Jan 2022
"Patient relations is coming over to see you."
"Oh no, what did I do?"
"They said they're bringing over a patient."
Another reason I prefer working nights to day shifts. At night middle management is home in bed and can't interrupt clinical care. I quickly hid the coffee and snacks that I'm not supposed to have out in the ER and waited for whatever nonsense was coming.
Patient Relations strutted into the ER in her high heels and Dillard's suit. Accompanying her was a mother who pushed her school-aged daughter in a wheelchair. The girl appeared to be developmentally delayed.
"We've had a bit of an incident in the main hospital lobby, I was hoping you could help."
Patient Relations had vague down to an art form. She probably drafted our CEO's emails.
"I can try but I'm going to need to know what happened."
"Yes, yes, of course, can we go to a private room?"
"Are they checking in as a patient?"
"Well, no, maybe you can just examine the daughter first."
Perfect. The hospital screwed up and we want you to fix it but of course we're not going to follow the proper procedures and we'd just love it if you as the ER doctor assumed personal liability for this "curbside consult."
I turned to the mom and asked what happened.
"We were in the lobby waiting to visit my mother, who is in the ICU. Your hospital decided to decorate for the holidays with Poinsettia plants, which are poisonous! My daughter has cerebral palsy and she ate one of the plant leaves and now is having an allergic reaction."
I turned to the daughter. Indeed, the area around her lips was red and her lips were slightly swollen. Other than that, she didn't look to be in any distress. Still, potential angioedema is nothing to mess around with.
"Yes, they are poisonous, though not as deadly as you think. Still, anyone can have an allergic reaction. Let's get her checked in as a patient so I can properly examine her and order some allergy meds."
Patient Relations looked displeased. While the triage nurse was taking the girl's vitals she huffed:
"In the future, be careful with how you use the term poisonous."
"Poinsettias are technically poisonous, though you'd have to eat 500 leaves to die. What you really should be concerned about is the angels trumpet tree out by the front entrance. That thing can actually kill somebody. And don't ask for my medical opinion if you don't want it."
Patient Relations strutted out, her high heels making strange noises on the dirty linoleum ER floor.
The redness and swelling went away with some Benadryl. I put the mom on the phone with Poison Control, who reassured her the daughter was going to be alright. The mom asked me if she should file a formal complaint. I told her yes, absolutely.
"City ER this is Rescue 22, be advised of a mass casualty event at the Elementary School."
Holy shit. The whole ER fell silent.
"Rescue 22 this is Dispatch. Do you know approximately how many inbound are reds?"
Reds are a disaster medicine term for patients who will die if they do not receive immediate medical attention.
"No reds."
Now a different voice came on the radio.
"This is Lieutenant Watts, we will be bringing approximately 30 second graders over in several ambulances. There are no casualties per se, they were all exposed to a biologic substance."
"Lieutenant this is Dispatch, what substance were they exposed to?"
"We believe the substance was heroin."
The nurses immediately started preparing Narcan, which we give so frequently it's often kept outside of the locked medication cabinet.
The atmosphere was very tense until the first ambulance arrived filled with laughing, smiling children. Over the next hour several more ambulances arrived with children who seemed delighted with the impromptu field trip. We hooked them all up to cardiac monitors, but everyone was just fine. No need for Narcan.
I asked one particularly animated young boy from the first ambulance what had happened.
"It was show and tell day today! I'm in Mrs. Smith's class. Actually, it was kinda boring until Johnny got up. Johnny said he was going to show us what his parents make at home."
Oh Jesus.
"Johnny took out a big bag of white stuff! He opened it and it went everywhere. His desk is a mess now! Mrs. Smith said on the ride over that his parents are bakers and it was sugar. She said I'm here to get my sugar checked out."
Poison Control advised us to watch the children until the cops confirmed that it was indeed heroin, and not a longer acting opioid. The ER turned into a rowdy second grade classroom, and it was getting near lunchtime. Our social worker ran around frantically trying to call parents, while our clerk tried to convince the cafeteria that yes, we had 30 new patients in need ofjuice and graham crackers, stat.
Johnny was the only kid who wasn't happy. He asked one of the nurses if we were going to tell his parents what happened. By that point we already knew the police had gone to his house, found a massive stash of heroin and guns, and his parents were in jail. It's hard to lie to kids, so the nurse didn't answer and offered him juice and graham crackers instead.


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Off-White presents space-themed collection for spring 2020
Off-White has unveiled a space-themed collection for spring/summer 2020.The Milan-based fashion house held a presentation at the Centre Pompidou on Thursday night as part of Paris Fashion Week, however, founder Virgil Abloh was not in attendance, havin…
Off-White has unveiled a space-themed collection for spring/summer 2020.
The Milan-based fashion house held a presentation at the Centre Pompidou on Thursday night as part of Paris Fashion Week, however, founder Virgil Abloh was not in attendance, having announced earlier this month that he was taking three months off to focus on his health.
Drawing in celebrities such as Naomi Campbell, Olivia Culpo, Tyga, and Halsey, the show, titled Meteor Shower, kicked off with a recording of the voice of Dr. Mae Jemison, who became the first black woman to travel in space when she served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
"The fundamental concept is to illustrate a woman's power," explained Abloh in the show notes. "To show that her spirit is indestructible by natural forces. She can withstand a 'meteor shower' both metaphorically and physically speaking."
To open, Adut Akech walked the runway in a white shirtdress with heavy steel earrings. A number of outfits which merged Abloh's interest in streetwear and sculptural silhouettes followed, with a white dress with parachute-esque skirt proving to be a highlight, as was a parka coat matched with sporty separates.
The designer had fun with the theme too, cutting round holes in tops and trouser legs, with the quirky motifs meant to resemble "craters formed by falling rock," and also refer to the 'cheesehead' hat worn by fans at sports games in Wisconsin, where Abloh attended university.
He also cut holes into an updated version of Off-White's Jitney handbag, with the design making it nearly impossible to store anything inside.
To end the spectacle, a line-up of models walked the runway in white ensembles topped with utilitarian accessories, while sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid modelled hot pink dresses at the conclusion.
Author Posted on September 28, 2019 Categories FashionTags Bella Hadid, Halsey, Naomi Campbell, Off-White, Olivia Culpo, Tyga, Virgil Abloh
Tyga acknowledges hair plug treatment with Twitter ad
Rapper Tyga is owning up to undergoing treatment for hair loss by promoting his doctor online after he was dragged into a Twitter dispute between Nicki Minaj and her ex. The Rack City hitmaker, 28, found himself mentioned in Nicki's online rant on Tue…
Rapper Tyga is owning up to undergoing treatment for hair loss by promoting his doctor online after he was dragged into a Twitter dispute between Nicki Minaj and her ex.
The Rack City hitmaker, 28, found himself mentioned in Nicki's online rant on Tuesday (14Aug18), when she slammed her former boyfriend Safaree Samuels for allegedly making up claims that she once stabbed him with a knife, and accused him of stealing money from her.
She also revealed she had paid $10,000 (£7,900) for Safaree to undergo failed treatment to restore his receding hairline, and claimed he used the same specialist as Tyga – the ex-fiance of her good friend Blac Chyna.
"I should've never paid for that gyatDamn (sic) hairline!!!!" she fumed. "It fell back out cuz God don't like ugly…!!!! Tyga s**t ain't fall back out!!!! Y'all went to the same doctor!!! Yours fell out cuz GOD DONT LIKE UGLY (sic)!!!!!!"
Safaree responded by insisting that although they both underwent treatment on the same day, it wasn't from the same doctor, and instead of trying to dismiss the claims, Tyga decided to embrace the cosmetic enhancement, and gave his medic, Dr. Craig Ziering, a shout out on Twitter.
"The (plug)," he captioned an advertisement for Ziering. "Tellem Tyga sent u (sic)".
Dr. Ziering has since been inundated with inquiries from potential clients, telling The Blast his phone "has been ringing off the hook" ever since the unexpected Twitter promotion.
However, he stopped short of confirming he had treated Tyga, because he prides himself on "keeping all clients confidential, especially in Hollywood".
Author Posted on August 16, 2018 Categories Star StyleTags Nicki Minaj, Rack City, Tyga
French Montana co-designs and fronts new boohooMAN collection
French Montana is branching into fashion after teaming up with online retailer boohooMAN.The label, an offshoot of the successful U.K.-based fashion brand Boohoo, has previously tapped the likes of Tyga and rap duo Rae Sremmurd, and is continuing its t…
French Montana is branching into fashion after teaming up with online retailer boohooMAN.
The label, an offshoot of the successful U.K.-based fashion brand Boohoo, has previously tapped the likes of Tyga and rap duo Rae Sremmurd, and is continuing its tradition of collaborating with music stars by hiring French to design a new collection.
"I am excited to be working with boohooMAN," the hip-hop star said in a statement. "They have made me feel like part of the family. I look forward to launching this collection for the world to see."
Moroccan-born French, who moved to America with his family aged 13, co-designed the 65-piece Spring/Summer collection, made up of bold tropical and leopard prints, colour variances and summer cuts, with the brand's design team.
He was inspired by his Moroccan heritage, with the line also influenced by Mediterranean trends. Prices range from $14 (£10) to $85 (£60), and the pieces will be available globally from 12 April.
"We're excited to announce our largest global partnership to date with international hip-hop artist French Montana," said Samir Kamani, CEO of boohooMAN.com. "French directly appeals to our target audience and we're excited to have him join the boohooMAN family."
Grammy nominee French also fronts the advertising campaign, and has been posting images on his social media pages.
The 33-year-old released his debut album, Excuse My French, in 2013, and started dating Khloe Kardashian a year later, after she split from husband Lamar Odom. The pair have remained on friendly terms since their split in late 2014, though French has yet to comment on rumours that pregnant Khloe's current boyfriend, and baby daddy, Tristan Thompson has cheated on the reality TV star. Basketball player Tristan has been accused of being unfaithful following the emergence of two videos which appear to show him kissing other women.
Author Posted on April 12, 2018 Categories Star StyleTags Boohooman, French Montana, Khloe Kardashian, Tristan Thompson, TygaLeave a comment on French Montana co-designs and fronts new boohooMAN collection
Zendaya teams up with Boohoo to launch 50-piece collection
Zendaya has teamed up with online retailer Boohoo on a curated 50-piece range of "chic, fashion-forward clothes".The Greatest Showman actress has chosen her favourite items from the British-based website's spring collection for The Zendaya Edit, which …
Zendaya has teamed up with online retailer Boohoo on a curated 50-piece range of "chic, fashion-forward clothes".
The Greatest Showman actress has chosen her favourite items from the British-based website's spring collection for The Zendaya Edit, which will launch on 21 March (18).
"I know my fans, and I know what's important to them," Zendaya told WWD of the partnership. "They are chic, fashion-forward and love clothes, but like most people, wanna be able to ball on a budget. So I felt this was a perfect fit, to help them choose some easy pieces that aren't just 'trendy' but also attainable."
Items include cropped tops, slogan T-shirts and figure-hugging dresses, as well as denim options and more athleisure-based pieces. Prices will range from $11 (£8) for a white crop top to $76 (£55) for a cardigan.
Zendaya also stars in the campaign images for the collection, with the photos taken by Zoey Grossman at a private location in Los Angeles. One image from the shoot, which was styled by Zendaya's frequent collaborator Law Roach, sees the actress and singer sporting a striped jacket and matching shorts, paired with a white T-shirt. as she perches on a kitchen breakfast bar, with her curly hair and rose-tinted sunglasses perfectly finishing the look.
Boohoo also plans to celebrate the launch of the collection with a '90s-themed party in Los Angeles in the coming weeks.
Of the new collaboration – Boohoo's fifth designer team up – the e-tailer's senior communications manager Katie Curran said: "Zendaya is everything the Boohoo girl is, and we can't wait to have her on board with us for Spring.
"Zendaya is an amazing role model for our customers and her successful career and her impeccable style are just two of the reasons why this is the perfect partnership for Boohoo. Zendaya was a pleasure to work with. We are sad to see the process draw to a close, but we can't wait to release the collection on site now and celebrate the launch."
Boohoo has previously worked with Charli XCX, Tyga, Vanessa Hudgens' little sister Stella Hudgens and Jordyn Woods on designer collaborations.
Author Posted on March 12, 2018 Categories Star StyleTags Boohoo, Charli XCX, Jordyn Woods, Stella Hudgens, The Greatest Showman, Tyga, ZendayaLeave a comment on Zendaya teams up with Boohoo to launch 50-piece collection
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Orange Madness: Adding to the List of Syracuse Recruits Visiting the Carrier Dome Tonight
Orange Madness is tonight and more prospects will be in the building to visit Syracuse.
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Over the years, many high profile Syracuse basketball recruits have made the trip to the Carrier Dome for Orange Madness. The annual event allows the recruits to not only get a look at the Syracuse facilities and basketball program, but it also provides for an opportunity to get a good look at the campus. As we discussed last week, many recruits will be in the house. Since last week, though, even more recruits have announced they will be in attendance.
Taurean Thompson- The big man will be in attendance for Orange Madness. Thompson will be joined by fellow 2016 commits, Tyus Battle and Matthew Moyer. The 6-foot 10 forward is a priority target for the Orange in their class of 2016. They are looking for big man to complete and solidify the class. This will be Thompson's second visit to Syracuse in the last month.
Cameron Reddish- Reddish is a big time recruit out of the Philadelphia area. Reddish is a 6-foot 6 shooting guard. Reddish's size at the guard position makes him a valuable asset in the 2-3 zone. Reddish already has offers from Penn St and Auburn, and has received major interest from other schools at this early time in his recruiting process. Reddish has plenty of time to grow before entering the college game, and expect his recruiting process to grow as he gets older. Reddish could potentially be a part of the first Mike Hopkins recruiting class, as the long time assistant is expected to take over after the 2017 season.
Khalif Battle- Khalif is expected to attend Orange Madness with his brother, Tyus. Khalif is a 6-foot 3 freshman guard who plays along side his brother at St. Joseph's (Met.). It is very early on in Khalif's recruiting process, but it is worth noting that Syracuse offered Tyus a scholarship when he too was just a freshman.
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Resound and Keeled Scales Explore New Models for Austin's Indie Music Biz
After co-founding Keeled Scales Records with a friend in 2014, Tony Presley essentially ran the label out of his house for its first seven years. Each night, he'd have to navigate a labyrinth of boxes full of vinyl to get from his doorway to his bed. But he was committed to making the label financially solvent. With an emphasis on meaner means and a tireless work ethic, Keeled Scales recruited some of Austin's top talent, like Sun June and Julia Lucille, along with rising artists from around the country like Buck Meek (Big Thief) and Katy Kirby.
Then, in 2021, the label's success caught the attention of Polyvinyl, a large, Illinois-based indie label, who expressed interest in a partnership. Presley jumped at the opportunity, knowing that it would undoubtedly mean increased opportunity for both the label and the bands it represents. The parties worked out an arrangement in which Polyvinyl purchased a 25 percent stake in the label while remaining majority-owned by Presley. A third partner, Bri Aab, owns 25 percent of the company.
The joint venture is evident of a few growing trends in the capital city's music sector. First, that longtime industry players have an eye on what's happening in Austin. Second, that its much-criticized music business infrastructure is finally showing signs of maturity. And perhaps most significantly, that alliances between smaller entities may provide increased leverage against corporate newcomers. In the past two years, South by Southwest sold half of the company to a larger corporation, Live Nation purchased Stubb's and the land it sits on, Block 21 (which contains ACL Live) was sold to a Nashville-based group, and an array of out-of-state entities partnered with the University of Texas to create the Moody Center. Those moves portend a new era of music industry in Austin, both adding legitimacy and an increased cost of doing business.
Last May, Polyvinyl and Keeled Scales opened an office together in East Austin, which has given the latter access to resources like accountants and managers who have multiple decades of experience in the industry—a direct benefit to local artists. "This situation is allowing an Austin label like Keeled Scales to level up and become something sustainable," Presley says.
Resound and Heard, two of the city's primary independent concert promoters, followed a similar gameplan by merging this May. Resound owner Graham Williams, who previously ran Transmission and Margin Walker Presents, says the newly formed entity is "stronger together and able to tackle more and compete at a larger level." Providing strength in numbers, the larger team can promote more events and now has additional venues in its network. They're also serious about building up local artists, for whom Resound has created a registry. "You can sign up online, and it helps us identify new bands to consider for support on touring shows or when building local events," Williams says. "We want to be more of a platform for Austin acts when we can."
The growth of music industry infrastructure—businesses like labels, management, licensing and publishing companies, and recording studios—also makes the capital city more capable of retaining rising artists that might otherwise jump ship in favor of New York or LA. (Artists such as Will Sheff of Okkervil River, Jess Williamson, and Taméca Jones have all made such a move in the past.) While Keeled Scales' roster isn't limited to Austin artists, the label's presence here provides local bands an opportunity to get themselves on the radar of entities that act as gateways to the music industry at large.
On a basic level, such independent commerce is the sort of activity that brings dollars into the local neighborhood coffee shops and restaurants that employees frequent during their workdays. Of course, a $300 million project like the Moody Center stimulates Austin's economy, but independent businesses like Keeled Scales and Polyvinyl are essential for the city's rising class of musicians, as well as maintaining Austin's distinct ethos. "It's cool to see institutions dig in more and say this is legitimately a thing that brings money and cultural value to our city, and we need to figure out a way to support that," Presley says.
Although it's easy to think of major corporations as monolithic juggernauts, in reality they are groups of people who've pooled resources to generate enormous economic success. If homegrown Austin businesses are to compete in this brave new market, behaving like corporations just may create a path to longevity.
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This page from the German Karicartoon calendar, dated February 10, 2013, shows the pope winning the lottery and saying "Holy smokes! Tomorrow I'll quit!" in German.
This is no fake, as you'll read here.
I love the use of holy in this post. Nice work.
You'd make a good pope. I hope you throw your hat in the ring.
I don't think those hats are very aerodynamic.
Oooh, bad timing for Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne.
With the Catholic Church being so progressive lately, she really had a shot at being the 1st gay female Pope this time!


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Q: Error when installing 'geopandas' in cmd terminal I ran into this problem while trying to install geopandas using this command in the command prompt.
"pip install geopandas"
This is the error message I got.
C:\WINDOWS\system32>pip install geopandas
Collecting geopandas
Using cached geopandas-0.11.1-py3-none-any.whl (1.0 MB)
Requirement already satisfied: packaging in
c:\users\sasika\appdata\roaming\python\python38\site-packages (from geopandas) (21.3)
Collecting fiona>=1.8
Using cached Fiona-1.8.21.tar.gz (1.0 MB)
Preparing metadata (setup.py) ... error
error: subprocess-exited-with-error
× python setup.py egg_info did not run successfully.
│ exit code: 1
╰─> [1 lines of output]
A GDAL API version must be specified. Provide a path to gdal-config using a GDAL_CONFIG
environment variable or use a GDAL_VERSION environment variable.
[end of output]
note: This error originates from a subprocess, and is likely not a problem with pip.
error: metadata-generation-failed
× Encountered error while generating package metadata.
╰─> See above for output.
note: This is an issue with the package mentioned above, not pip.
hint: See above for details.

Thank you so much in advance!

A: Pip is good for some simple installation tasks, such as pure-python installs.
If complex binary deps are getting you down,
a more sophisticated tool would be a better match
for your needs.
Create / activate an empty conda environment,
and then follow the install instructions:
$ conda install -c conda-forge geopandas

A: I tried this command first, but it did take some time to execute.
$ conda install -c conda-forge geopandas
So, I cancelled the batch job of that command.
Then, made a python environment and activated it
$ python -m venv maps
$ cd maps\scripts
$ activate
$ cd ..
$ cd ..

Then made 'requirements.txt' file including these python libraries.
numpy
pandas
shapely
gdal
fiona
pyproj
six
rtree

then ran these commands in order. 'maps' is the python environment,in my case.
(maps) $ pip install wheel
(maps) $ pip install pipwin
(maps) $ pipwin install -r requirements.txt
(maps) $ pip install geopandas

This worked successfully.

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Personalized contact lenses that can relieve eye allergies, reduce glare and eyestrain, and treat presbyopia are all concepts moving through the pipeline at Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, analysts were told during the company's business review meeting.
Some of those efforts could be getting a boost from a collaboration between J&J and a subsidiary of HP Inc. to develop 3D printable medical devices. The collaboration will focus on personalization of instrumentation and software for patient-specific health care devices, the companies said in a statement. Eye health is one of three areas specifically mentioned for this collaboration.
At the company-wide analysts' meeting a day after announcing the HP collaboration, Peter Shen, PhD, worldwide vice present for R&D of J&J Vision Care, provided insight into the company's near-term plans for utilizing smart and 3D printable technology in the contact lens space. The light-enabled 3D printing technology he spoke about was outside the HP collaboration.
J&J researchers are also working on a contact lens that will adapt to the environment to reduce glare and eyestrain indoors and out, he added. "Our team is also working on a personalized contact lens using our light-enabled 3D printing technology," Dr. Shen said.
Meanwhile, the collaboration with HP opens other opportunities for using 3D printing in J&J's businesses, Sandra Peterson, J&J group worldwide chairman, said in announcing the HP collaboration. "Combined with advances in data mining and software, 3D printing could enable distributed manufacturing models and patient-specific products, therapies, and solutions that deliver better outcomes, better economics, and improved global accessibility," she said.
When the collaboration was announced, the companies said teams from both organizations had already begun working together.
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Every year, Towson University holds its very own TEDx event, aptly titled "TedxTowsonU." This is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff of the university, as well as community members, to hear engaging ideas. Check back for more details about the event as we get closer, but in the meantime, save the date, apply to attend, and consider applying to share your idea on stage!
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....for the inner as well as the outer. It's a place where I can grow and expand in awareness and where I can learn to approach my everyday life tasks with clarity and a whole new attitude of playfulness.
Until now my life was ruled by a crazy mind and slowly slowly, after the most superficial layers of the onion are peeled away, I feel I come closer to the core: exposed are the mind patterns that create the suffering I'm so very used to. It's exactly this suffering that brought me into the creation, motivating me to look for the happiness that I always knew is possible.
That's exactly why I'm here, in Oshoasis in Uruguay, to have the experiences I need to recognize the 'false self', eventually ending up with the 'real self'. Only through being exposed to exactly those situations that I try to avoid if it were up to me, my awareness can grow. Awareness grows here in Oshoasis through ongoing practice of meditation, observation and self-reflection, a mystery-'School'. But unlike a school, it is not an intellectual process, not linear, and one doesn't get a grade for it. The result is something more mysterious: a growing light inside, with which even the darkest corners of the mind can be illuminated. Only according to my daily state of mind and well-being I know how it is going in class, whether I'm paying enough attention or if I'm too much distracted.
All is inspired by Pan & Lalla, who have discovered an ultimately blissful life without any problems. That's what I am looking for. I must say, I didn't know beforehand what it really means to be sailing on this journey. Waters can be calm, but also very rough. It's all part of it they say and one needs to trust the process, since it is very individual and impossible for the mind to understand. We all share this unique journey as a group here, as friends, in such an immensely beautiful way. Sharing life, every day, in all its aspects, with all its ups and downs. I have never experienced anything like it before. The discovery of real friendship is the discovery of one's real Self. The deep longing to come close to my fellow human beings requires me to look deep inside to see where I create the separation. This is the chance I have in Oshoasis.
I'm excited to see what's going to happen next as I can see that things are already going better than I could ever imagine. There is a growing curiosity to know what the potential is and to go for that, without fear. After the worst has happened now, fear can make place for trust. Whoever I thought I was, I am not, and this starts to be more and more of a relief.
I feel very grateful to Shakti, who has guided the Uruguay commune up to this point in the last 5 years. Shakti is like a bright light to me, shining continuously on all of us and everything around us. It is the greatest support to discover my own light.
I feel grateful to all the friends here, in Europe, to Osho, to the whole creation. To the land, the incredible nature, the animals. I wish that the vision of Osho of the new human being can become reality in Oshoasis.


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Meet the Vesper cast: who's who in the post-apocalypse sci-fi movie
By Tom Bedford
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Although the 2023 Oscar nominations are taking up all everyone's talking about right now, another movie is breaking through the chat: Vesper is a 2022 sci-fi post-apocalypse movie that has slowly been growing in popularity recently.
Vesper tells the story of a 13-year-old girl (called Vesper) living in a world that's reeling from an ecological crisis; she needs to use her bio-hacking skills to try and help her people survive.
You can already catch Vesper on streaming services, as it's on Prime Video in the US via the AMC Plus Prime Video Channel (which you can find here (opens in new tab)), whereas in the UK you can watch it on Netflix.
But if you've already seen Vesper, you might be interested in who the actors are; some of them are recognizable from big movies or TV shows, and others might look familiar but you're not sure where from. Here's who's in the movie.
Raffiella Chapman as Vesper
The main character of Vesper is... well, Vesper, the clue is in the name.
Vesper is a 13-year-old girl, who lives with her paralyzed father in the woods, on the ecologically-ravaged earth. She's skilled at bio-hacking, or the process of manipulating biological matter.
Raffiella Chapman is a young actress who has already had roles in some big-name projects: she played a young Lucy Hawking in The Theory of Everthing, and starred as Claire in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. She's also been in Infinite and one episode of His Dark Materials.
Eddie Marsan as Jonas
Jonas is Vesper's uncle, and also the brother of Darius. Jonas leads a group of survivors who live near Vesper and Darius' house, and rules these people with an iron fist.
Of all the actors in Vesper, Eddie Marsan is the most famous. The prolific British actor played Inspector Lestrade in the 2009 Sherlock Holmes, starred in many Guy Ritchie films like The Gentlemen and Wrath of Man and played one of the main characters in The World's End.
But Marsan has a long list of blockbusters or other big-name movies under his belt including Atomic Blonde, Mowgli, Deadpool 2, Hobbs & Shaw, Vice, V for Vendetta, Mission: Impossible III and Gangs of New York.
Rosy McEwen as Carmellia
Though most of the cast of Vesper are survivors living on the ground, some well-off people live in citadels —Carmellia is one of those people. Well, until her ship crashes in the woods, leaving her at the mercy of the survivors.
Rosy McEwen is best known for her role as Libby Hatch in The Alienist and she's also been in Close to Me and Blue Jean.
Richard Brake as Darius
Darius is Vesper's dad and Darius' uncle who, unfortunately for both him and his daughter, is paralyzed and bed-bound.
That doesn't mean Darius is useless though, as he instead communicates via a giant head-like drone, which can follow Vesper around on her adventures.
Richard Brake is a recognizable character actor who's been in quite a bit. You might recognize him as the Night King from Game of Thrones but he's also in Kingsman: The Secret Servce, video game adaptation Doom, an episode of The Mandalorian and Supernatural, Mandy, Thor: The Dark World, the list goes on.
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Q: AppExecutionAlias does not run under the Store Context I have a win32 App on microsoft store which has been converted by desktop-bridge and works fine. I thought of adding a feature of being able to launch it by just the exe name.
Found the feature AppExecutionAlias in various articles and used it in my app manifest.
<uap3:AppExecutionAlias>
  <desktop:ExecutionAlias Alias="mysampleapp.exe" />
</uap3:AppExecutionAlias>

The App runs but not perfectly. The problem is that it does not run under the Store Context so it can't find out whether it's licensed or not. This can also be made out from the fact that when run this way, the App writes to the non-virtualized registry that I can see being created if I run this way.
Perhaps, those threads that show the success test cases did not test this aspect of not running under the Store Context.
How to properly set AppExecutionAlias so the program could be launched from command line?
I can't find any thread describing this problem or its solution. I hope someone from the Microsoft store-development team notices this question and solves my problem.
Update: Since posting this question, I found that to get the Store Context, the app needs to be started with AUMID. That works with the shell: command. But the question still remains, if APPX feature of ExecutionAlias was given, why doesn't it automatically use the AUMID? It looks like a buggy feature.


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Did you know that the hues you choose in your marketing can affect everything from consumer perception to purchasing decisions and brand preference? Once a matter of mere aesthetics, now color is based in psychology and a simple hue can cue millions of people to buy and believe in a brand. Now marketers have it made in the shade since they've learned how colors can paint our perceptions. To show how colors affect whether we buy, try, or walk on by, FastCompany.com featured a spectrum of colorful facts.
There has been an abundance of research about color psychology and how different colors make us feel different ways about a brand and its products. Simply seeing these colors triggers us to attribute certain qualities to a brand. As a result, companies must be very careful about the hues they choose to use in their branding because their palettes can affect our perceptions and purchases.
For example, blue is the hue of credibility, trust, and professionalism. It is often used by medical, corporate, government, healthcare, and high-tech brands to convey confidence, strength, and experience. And green is a tint that hints of natural, organic, youthful, ecological, and calming qualities. It's favored for medicine, tourism, eco-friendly, and socially minded businesses since it presents a sense of health, growth, and vitality.
Moving beyond initial impressions, color can also play a major role in our buying behavior. How can a simple shade affect how we spend? Colors speak to us sub-consciously and we naturally associate certain colors with various social and cultural messages.
The color red increases your heart rate and creates a sense of urgency. Black exudes luxury and power, which is why it's often used by upscale brands and usually makes us spend more. Purple is a soothing shade that inspires relaxation, while yellow is used to grab attention in an upbeat, cheerful way. Next time you're in stores, notice how brands strategically use these subtle, subliminal color cues and see how they make you respond.
And color can also set the tone on your websites and apps. There have been many tests and experiments on how certain colors affect conversion. While their findings span the spectrum, there's no denying that certain colors affect response and results. The best way to know what's right for your site is to test out different colors for your buttons, call-outs, and backgrounds and then compare your conversion rates.
And if you're building an app that targets women, research shows that ladies love blue, green, and purple but frown upon brown, orange, and gray. But targeting men demands a different palette since guys go for black, blue, and green, but aren't fond of purple, brown, and orange.
Color is clearly a force and a source of marketing power. When you use it wisely, it can color your success.
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Big Dune cover five square miles of Nevada's Amargosa Valley at 2623 feet above sea level and is a very sacred place to the Southern Paiute and Numic Speaking peoples that lived in the Mojave Desert. Big Dune is culturally important because it is one of a number of sand dunes in Numic territory that are considered singing sand dunes. From a cultural perspective, the emission of tones and measurable musical notes are a testament that this land feature is alive and it can interact with all elements of the universe.


The Autopot 15 Litre Marix Discs are designed to fit the 1Pot system, the easy2grow Kit & the 2Pot extension trays to extend the easy2grow Kit. The discs are black in colour and are placed inside the pot. The purpose of the Marix Disc is to prevent compost or soil from leaving the pot, keeping the system clean & the AQUAvalve free from debris. They will also provide minimum protection from escaping roots. Although the Marix Discs will last several seasons it is advisable to replace the discs at the beginning of each season, this will prevent any disease from being transferred if present.


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// internal header
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

//Windows

//------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//guid
typedef GUID  guid;

inline void guid_create(guid& id) throw()
{
	HRESULT hr = ::CoCreateGuid(&id);
	assert( SUCCEEDED(hr) );
}

inline bool guid_equal(const guid& id1, const guid& id2) throw()
{
	return ::IsEqualGUID(id1, id2) ? true : false;
}

//constant

// in header file
#define DECLARE_GUID(name)  \
	extern "C" const GUID FAR name;

// in cpp file
#define IMPLEMENT_GUID(name, l, w1, w2, b1, b2, b3, b4, b5, b6, b7, b8)  \
	extern "C" const GUID FAR name = { (l), (w1), (w2), { (b1), (b2), (b3), (b4), (b5), (b6), (b7), (b8) } };

// use
#define USE_GUID(name)  (name)

//------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//character

typedef CHAR           char_a;  //ANSI or UTF8
typedef WCHAR          char_h;  //word or UTF16
typedef unsigned long  char_l;  //long or UTF32

typedef char_h  char_s;  //system type, UTF16
//for const string
#define _OS_WIDEN2(x)  L##x
#define _OS_WIDEN(x)   _OS_WIDEN2(x)

#define _S(x)  _OS_WIDEN(x)

typedef char_h  char_w;  //for wide type, L"..."

//------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//atomic

inline int atomic_increment(int& v) throw()
{
	return (int)::InterlockedIncrement((LONG volatile *)(&v));
}

inline int atomic_decrement(int& v) throw()
{
	return (int)::InterlockedDecrement((LONG volatile *)(&v));
}

inline int atomic_compare_exchange(int& v, int oldval, int newval) throw()
{
	return (int)::InterlockedCompareExchange((LONG volatile *)(&v), newval, oldval);
}

//------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//memory operators

inline void* mem_zero(void* dest, uintptr count) throw()
{
	::ZeroMemory(dest, count);
	return dest;
}
inline void* mem_fill(byte ch, void* dest, uintptr count) throw()
{
	::FillMemory(dest, count, ch);
	return dest;
}
inline void* mem_copy(const void* src, uintptr count, void* dest) throw()
{
	::CopyMemory(dest, src, count);
	return dest;
}
inline void* mem_move(const void* src, uintptr count, void* dest) throw()
{
	::MoveMemory(dest, src, count);
	return dest;
}

//------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//error code
#define CR_FROM_ERROR(err)  ((HRESULT)(((err) & 0x0000FFFF) | (FACILITY_WIN32 << 16) | 0x80000000))

//------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//call result

#pragma pack(push, 1)

class call_result
{
public:
	call_result() throw() : m_result(S_OK)
	{
	}
	explicit call_result(int res) throw() : m_result((HRESULT)res)
	{
	}
	call_result(const call_result& src) throw() : m_result(src.m_result)
	{
	}
	~call_result() throw()
	{
	}

	//operators
	call_result& operator=(const call_result& src) throw()
	{
		if( this != &src ) {
			m_result = src.m_result;
		}
		return *this;
	}

	bool operator==(const call_result& right) const throw()
	{
		return m_result == right.m_result;
	}
	bool operator!=(const call_result& right) const throw()
	{
		return !operator==(right);
	}

	//methods
	int GetResult() const throw()
	{
		return (int)m_result;
	}
	void SetResult(int res) throw()
	{
		m_result = (HRESULT)res;
	}

	//check
	bool IsSucceeded() const throw()
	{
		return SUCCEEDED(m_result);
	}
	bool IsFailed() const throw()
	{
		return FAILED(m_result);
	}
	bool IsOK() const throw()
	{
		return m_result == S_OK;
	}

private:
	HRESULT m_result;
};

#pragma pack(pop)

//------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// call result constants

#define CR_S_EOF             (ERROR_HANDLE_EOF)
#define CR_S_FALSE           (1)
#define CR_OK                (0)
#define CR_FAIL              E_FAIL
#define CR_OUTOFMEMORY       E_OUTOFMEMORY
#define CR_OVERFLOW          CR_FROM_ERROR(ERROR_ARITHMETIC_OVERFLOW)
#define CR_SABAD             CR_FROM_ERROR(ERROR_DLL_INIT_FAILED)
#define CR_INVALID           E_INVALIDARG
#define CR_NOTIMPL           E_NOTIMPL
#define CR_NAMETOOLONG       CO_E_PATHTOOLONG
#define CR_DISKFULL          CR_FROM_ERROR(ERROR_DISK_FULL)
#define CR_FDBAD             E_HANDLE
#define CR_CORRUPT           STG_E_DOCFILECORRUPT

//------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Service

// log types
#define SERVICE_LOG_SUCCESS           EVENTLOG_SUCCESS
#define SERVICE_LOG_ERROR             EVENTLOG_ERROR_TYPE
#define SERVICE_LOG_INFORMATION       EVENTLOG_INFORMATION_TYPE
#define SERVICE_LOG_WARNING           EVENTLOG_WARNING_TYPE

// report_service_log
//  type: SERVICE_LOG_*
inline void report_service_log(const char_s* szService, uint type, const char_s* szMsg) throw()
{
	HANDLE hEventSource = ::RegisterEventSourceW(NULL, szService);
	if( hEventSource != NULL ) {
		::ReportEvent(hEventSource, type, (WORD)0, 0, NULL, (WORD)1, 0, &szMsg, NULL);  //no check
		::DeregisterEventSource(hEventSource);  //no check
	}
}

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Home Health COVID-19 Swiss firm Roche in talks with UK over antibody tests
Swiss firm Roche in talks with UK over antibody tests
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche said Thursday that one of its antibody tests for COVID-19 has successfully completed an independent evaluation by Public Health England that is reliable and precise.
"Roche Diagnostics is in dialogue with the NHS [National Health Service] and the UK Government about a phased rollout of the test as soon as possible," Karsten Kleine, a media relations officer from the Roche Group, told Anadolu Agency.
He said that the test "was independently evaluated" by Public Health England at its reference laboratory at Porton Down.
"The detection of these antibodies could help to indicate if a person has gained immunity against the virus," said Kleine.
"It could also help identify people who have been infected by the virus, but did not display symptoms," he said.
The public health valuation confirmed the test is highly reliable and precise on May 7, and it complies with EU safety rules and can be made available in markets, including the UK, said Roche.
Kleine cited an earlier announcement by Geoff Twist, managing director of Roche Diagnostics UK and Ireland, about the successful completion of the test.
In that statement, Twist said the company was moving to the next phase "to enable the rollout of our test across the UK as soon as possible."
Kleine said Roche had also received Emergency Use Authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration on May 2.
"We will be able to provide hundreds of thousands of antibody tests to the UK per week," said Kleine.
"Hospitals and reference laboratories can run the test on fully-automated equipment already widely installed by Roche Diagnostics at sites across the UK with results provided in 18 minutes."
Roche said its diagnostics' section has a new serology test that supports the detection of antibodies in patients who have been exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.
The test requires a blood sample to be taken by a qualified health care professional and processed in a laboratory.
"The test is one of the most reliable on the market, reporting 100% sensitivity (14-days post PCR [Polymerase chain reaction] confirmation) and over 99.8% specificity," said Roche.
"The high specificity indicates how precisely this test finds the exact COVID-19 antibodies it is looking for in each test sample."
Roche said that such a level of accuracy is vitally important because there are several viruses with very similar antibodies to COVID-19, including the common cold, and other SARS strains.
These can produce a positive result in some less accurate antibody tests.
"The test can also help identify both immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies – which are produced by the body in the initial fight against the infection – and immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies – which remain longer in the body," said Roche.
Prof. John Newton, national coordinator of the UK coronavirus testing programme described the possibility of use of the test "positive".
"This is a very positive development because such a highly specific antibody test is a very reliable marker of past infection," BBC News quoted him as saying.
"This in turn may indicate some immunity to future infection, although the extent to which the presence of antibodies indicates immunity remains unclear."
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Tag Archive | JBJS Case Connector
in Need to Know, Shoulder
FDA White Paper Cites JBJS "Case Connections" Article
There are 15 references to JBJS studies in the recently published 149-page white paper on "Biological Responses to Metal Implants," from the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health. Most of those references are made in Section 7.5.1 (pp. 54-57), which focuses on orthopaedic devices.
The plethora of JBJS references is not surprising, but we were happy also to see that a JBJS "Case Connections" article was cited twice in the white paper. While most of the section on orthopaedic devices discussed metal-on-metal (MoM) hip problems, the FDA noted that adverse biological responses to metals in orthopaedics sometimes occur in the upper extremity. It did so by citing "Adverse Local Tissue Reactions in the Upper Extremity," which appeared in the May 24, 2017 issue of JBJS Case Connector. The FDA white paper cautioned that metal wear debris-related adverse reactions have occurred with shoulder suture anchors (five cases of which are described in the "Case Connections" article) and with intramedullary humeral nailing (one case of which is described in the "Case Connections" article).
Among the take-home points made by co-authors Thomas Bauer and Allan Harper in the cited "Case Connections" article is this: "Patients with shoulder suture anchors who develop delayed-onset pain and/or stiffness, osteolysis, chondrolysis, or early arthropathy should be evaluated and consideration should be given to the removal of loose or prominent anchors to lessen the risk of articular damage."
in Basic Science, Oncology
Whole-Slide View of Rare Orthopaedic Tumor
JBJS Case Connector debuted digital whole-slide images back in 2016, and the February 27, 2019 case report by Lans et al. put that ability to link to and navigate an entire microscope slide to good use again.
The 27-year-old man described in this case report presented with a progressively painful right forearm. Conventional radiographs and MRI led clinicians to suspect a rare desmoplastic fibroma of the proximal aspect of the radius, but it was not until a CT-guided core biopsy was analyzed histologically that the diagnosis could be confirmed. The histologic findings, depicted in a digital whole-slide image, revealed a fibrous to fibro-osseous lesion composed of fibroblast-like cells with varying degrees of hypercellularity.
The patient subsequently underwent a wide-margin resection that preserved the radial head but created an 8.5-cm defect, which surgeons reconstructed with a vascularized fibular autograft. At the 2-year follow-up, the patient's QuickDASH score was 2.7 and his PROMIS Upper Extremity and Physical Function Short Form score was 42.
For more information about JBJS Case Connector, watch this video featuring JBJS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Marc Swiontkowski.
in Need to Know
JBJS Case Connector Now Discoverable on PubMed
The new year of 2018 brings with it the indexing of JBJS Case Connector on PubMed, going back to Volume 1, Issue 1.
Co-edited by Thomas W. Bauer, MD and Ronald W. Lindsey, MD, JBJS Case Connector currently compiles nearly 700 peer-reviewed orthopaedic case reports, empowering surgeons to identify emerging trends and find commonalities between cases to help them provide the best possible care for their patients.
In addition, monthly "Case Connections" essays explore the clinical relationships between recent and prior case reports, further helping surgeons to identify patterns. And JBJS Case Connector "Image Quizzes" provide interactive challenges based on recent Case Connector articles.
To learn more about JBJS Case Connector, click here.
in Publisher's Note
JBJS Case Connector to Be Indexed in MEDLINE/PubMed
The National Library of Medicine has accepted JBJS Case Connector for indexing in MEDLINE/PubMed.
Launched in July 2011 and co-edited by Thomas W. Bauer, MD and Ronald W. Lindsey, MD, JBJS Case Connector compiles thousands of orthopaedic case reports, empowering surgeons to find cases similar to theirs, to identify emerging trends, and to distinguish between truly rare cases and repeated, related instances of a larger problem. Using this unique online journal, surgeons can find the commonalities between cases and filter case information by many important variables to provide the best possible care for orthopaedic patients.
In addition, monthly "Case Connections" essays explore the clinical relationships between recent articles and prior case reports in the wider orthopaedic literature, helping surgeons to identify potential patterns. And JBJS Case Connector "Image Quizzes" provide interactive challenges based on JBJS case-report images, featuring in-depth discussions of relevant ideas and concepts.
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in Need to Know, Spine
JBJS Case Connections—Spinal Epidural Hematoma: Rare, But Potentially Devastating
Spinal epidural hematoma is a rare condition. Because the etiology is often unclear and the medical history is frequently innocuous, a high index of suspicion is required in order to maximize the chances of a successful outcome.
This month's "Case Connections" spotlights 4 cases of spinal epidural hematoma involving 2 elderly women, a male Olympic-caliber swimmer, and a preadolescent boy.
In the springboard case, from the March 22, 2017, edition of JBJS Case Connector, Yamaguchi et al. report on a 90-year-old woman with a history of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) and combined aspirin-dipyridamole therapy in whom a large spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) developed rapidly after she shifted her position in bed. The authors concluded that their case emphasized that "early diagnosis of an SSEH and prompt surgical intervention can avoid catastrophic and permanent neurological deterioration and compromise."
Three additional JBJS Case Connector case reports summarized in the article focus on:
An 82-year-old woman who developed an epidural hemorrhage and acute paraplegia following vertebroplasty
A 22-year-old male collegiate swimmer who underwent an emergent operative spinal decompression procedure within 4 hours after presentation to the ED with searing back pain and decreased leg strength
A 12-year-old boy who presented to the hospital with intense back pain along with numbness, tingling, and loss of motor function in the lower extremities 3 weeks after he had been pushed into a wall at school
Among the take-home points from this "Case Connections" article: MRI is the gold standard for the diagnosis of spinal epidural hematomas, and treatment typically involves operative decompression consisting of laminectomies and evacuation of the hematoma.
in Hip, Need to Know
JBJS Case Connections—Preventing and Managing Post-THA Hip Dislocations
Hip dislocation is one of the most common perioperative complications of total hip arthroplasty (THA). The latest "Case Connections" article examines an often-overlooked spinal basis for THA dislocations, 2 cases of dual-mobility hip-bearing dissociations during attempted closed reduction for post-THA dislocations, and a unique application of Ilizarov distraction to treat a chronic post-THA dislocation.
The springboard case report, from the February 22, 2017, edition of JBJS Case Connector, describes the case of a 63-year-old woman who had experienced 4 anterior dislocations in less than 3 years after having her left hip replaced. Each dislocation was accompanied by lower back pain, and the patient also reported substantial pain in the contralateral hip. The authors emphasize the importance of recognizing pelvic retroversion and sagittal spinal imbalance before performing total hip arthroplasty.
Two additional JBJS Case Connector case reports summarized in the article focus on:
The risks of performing closed reduction on patients with a dislocated dual-mobility hip design.
A unique application of Ilizarov distraction to lengthen soft tissues for femoral-component reduction in a patient with a chronically dislocated hip replacement.
While closed reduction with the patient under sedation is a frequently employed first-line tactic that is often successful for dislocated THAs, these 3 cases show that creative surgical interventions may be necessary for optimal outcomes in patients with "complicated" hips and/or recurrent dislocations.
in Elbow, Hip, Need to Know, Shoulder
JBJS Case Connections—Osteochondritis Dissecans: Baseball and Genetics
The exact mechanism by which osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions develop is poorly understood. This month's "Case Connections" spotlights 3 case reports of OCD in young baseball players, 2 of whom developed the condition in the shoulder. A fourth case report details 3 presentations of bilateral OCD of the femoral head that occurred in the same family over 3 generations.
The springboard case report, from the December 28, 2016, edition of JBJS Case Connector, describes a 16-year-old Major League Baseball (MLB) pitching prospect in whom an OCD lesion of the shoulder healed radiographically and clinically after 8 months of non-throwing and physical therapy focused on improving range of motion and throwing mechanics. Three additional JBJS Case Connector case reports summarized in the article focus on:
Shoulder OCD in a teenage baseball player that was treated arthroscopically
Early elbow OCD in young throwers
Three cases of bilateral femoral head OCD that occurred in multiple members of the same family
Among the take-home points emphasized in this Case Connections article:
MRI arthrograms are the best imaging modality to determine the stability of most OCD lesions. Radiographs in such cases often appear normal.
Early-stage OCD has the potential to heal spontaneously. Activity modification and physical therapy are effective treatments.
There is not a "gold-standard" surgical intervention for treating unstable/late-stage OCD. Surgery frequently provides clinical benefits but often does not result in radiographic improvement.
JBJS Case Connections—Peculiar Sciatic Nerve Problems
Most insults to the sciatic nerve arise from intervertebral disc conditions or spinal stenosis. However, beyond these common etiologies for sciatic-nerve problems are a host of other, rarer causes. This month's "Case Connections" explores 4 such peculiar examples.
The springboard case report, from the October 12, 2016 edition of JBJS Case Connector, describes 3 instances of sciatica caused by nerve compression from a perineural cyst arising from a paralabral cyst. All 3 patients were successfully treated with arthroscopic decompression. Three additional JBJS Case Connector case reports summarized in the article focus on:
A 70-year-old woman with a history of thromboembolism who experienced sciatic nerve palsy from an anticoagulant-induced hematoma
A 31-year-old woman with sciatic endometriosis who was successfully treated by a team of gynecologists, orthopaedists, and microsurgeons
A 66-year-old woman in whom sciatic nerve injury occurred after repeated attempts at closed reduction of a dislocated hip prosthesis
Orthopaedists evaluating patients with symptoms characteristic of sciatic-nerve pathology should recognize that these symptoms may arise from a variety of etiological pathways. These patients require a complete history-taking, a thorough physical exam, and an attempt to rule out all possible lumbar causes.
JBJS Case Connector Debuts Whole-Slide Images
It is not often that readers of scholarly journals have a "Wow!" moment, a chance to be unexpectedly delighted by a new discovery.1 In the September 14, 2016 edition of JBJS Case Connector, Zhang et al. provide readers of the JBJS family of journals the first of what we hope will be many such moments: the ability to link to and navigate a digital, whole-slide image (WSI) of an entire microscope slide.
Illustrating the histology of tumors and the tissue-level details in basic science studies has long been a challenge. Until recently, readers were usually subjected to the few fields of view that the author chose to photograph. The more senior among you may remember with nostalgia attempting to make sense of fuzzy, black-and-white, circular, histology images viewed as if seen through an antique monocular microscope (Fig. 1). The advent of color printing (often at the author's extra expense) and eventually digital photographs improved somewhat the quality of each image, but readers were still required to accept that the author had selected fields of view that were truly representative of the subject matter.
In their case report titled "Morphological Transformation of Giant-Cell Tumor of Bone After Treatment with Denosumab," Zhang et al. include two links to whole-slide images. In the first, readers can link from a conventional digital photograph of a core needle biopsy to the whole-slide image of the giant cell tumor. The authors also include several conventional photographs of the tumor after resection, along with a link to the corresponding scanned microscope slide.
The use of a viewing algorithm similar to that used by Google Earth allows readers to navigate and zoom in on not just the few isolated fields of view selected by the authors, but the hundreds to thousands of additional fields contained in the original microscope slide of this complicated tumor. While it's very helpful for illustrating tumor histology, we anticipate that WSI technology will be even more valuable when applied to basic science studies of fracture healing or cartilage, nerve, and tendon repair—as well as many other possible applications.
Thomas Bauer, MD
JBJS Case Connector Co-Editor
Glassy EF, Rebooting the Pathology Journal. Learning in the Age of Digital Pathology. Archiv Pathol Lab Med 2014;138:728-729.
in Need to Know, Shoulder, Trauma
Case Connector "Watch"—Beware Wayward Wires in the Shoulder Girdle
A substantial number of patients, old and young, who sustain a proximal humeral fracture are managed with Kirschner wires (K-wires). Surgeons are especially likely to opt for wires over other forms of fixation when they need to protect the repair of a concomitant neurovascular injury, or in cases in which the patient cannot tolerate a more invasive surgery.
However, there is a somewhat frequent and potentially lethal drawback to using wires about the shoulder girdle. This latest JBJS Case Connector "Watch" looks at several cases in which wires were adequately placed in the shoulder but subsequently moved to other parts of the body. It also identifies apparent risk factors for wire migration and provides some guidance for minimizing that risk. Finally, it encourages orthopaedists to seriously consider alternate fixation options, whenever feasible, to eliminate the risk of wire migration altogether.


In this article, I'm going to talk about my personal feelings and experiences during my time living in Chiang Mai. Including the stuff that I really like and what I don't like about Chiang Mai.
Some people don't want to talk about the bad things because they want to keep it positive and that's fine, but for me, I just want to share my experiences and keep things honest. Not just raving about the good stuff.
I think it is important to weigh the pros as well as the cons. Giving our honest opinions and different point of views is a way we can learn in this world and to make an informed, rounded decision.
Most of the things I love about living in Chiang Mai are pretty much the same as other people so it might be a bit redundant. So, let's start with the things I don't like about living in Chiang Mai.
If you're just visiting Chiang Mai for a few days or a week or two, you probably won't notice a lot of my dislikes. The following post discusses living in Chiang Mai for many months.
This can be a good thing since more locals can speak a bit of English and the city is full of Western amenities. This is also a good thing if you have local business, but to me it was too touristy for my taste.
Travel agencies can be found everywhere. You can find them in a tuk-tuk, red truck taxi, hotel lobby, massage shops, and bike rental shops.
Lots of Chinese, Japanese, European, American, and tourists from everywhere else come here. The Chinese come in busloads.
This is not the same Chiang Mai that people were raving about 5, 10, plus years ago. It's not a small town anymore, it's a growing city.
I think the traffic and the air quality are poor and worse during the high season when there are more tourists. It was not as bad during the low season, but I still had to watch out in certain busier spots with lots of vehicles. I'll talk more about this later.
The air quality is a serious issue. Before I came to live in Chiang Mai, I heard many people talk about how bad the air quality was but I didn't listen. I'm one of those people who thought I was invincible.
If you have respiratory problems or asthma, I would avoid the high season and I would avoid the burning season altogether. Luckily, I don't have those health issues and from what I experienced, I still avoid the high season and burning season, but that's just me.
You can still come here anytime of the year, just make sure you know the risks.
I grew up in Canada and never in my life had to worry about air quality until I came to live in Thailand. I had my first carbon monoxide poisoning when I was living in Bangkok before leaving for Chiang Mai.
It wasn't serious, I didn't get hospitalized or needed to see a doctor, but it was my first time being sick from it. After that, I try very hard to avoid heavily congested traffic areas and stay indoors. I also started wearing a certify mask by 3M if I feel like there are too much exhaust fumes.
I don't put on the mask 100% of the time when I'm out in Chiang Mai. I only put on the mask when I'm walking around the busier parts of Chiang Mai. See map below.
These are the parts of Chiang Mai I have problems with, and I try to avoid them as much as I can, but it's hard to avoid them when I go out. However, for other parts in Chiang Mai, they are fine. I lived about 50 yards away from one of these major roads and I didn't have any problem, it's only when I am right next or in traffic, that I start to notice exhaust fumes and I need to put on a mask.
If I'm not walking next to or on one of these roads, I don't have to worry about the air quality but if I'm next to these roads I'll have my mask ready.
You can also see how the roads are structured. Most people will need to go on the major roads as there are not many shortcuts. I think the air pollution problem wouldn't be as bad if the roads were more organized.
I spent my first week in Chiang Mai in a hotel that was a 20-minute drive from the old city. The area was very quiet, and I didn't have any issues with the air quality or traffic. When I signed my 3-month lease with my new apartment, it was located just minutes from the old city and not too far away from one of the major roads in the city.
During my first three weeks living in that apartment, it was mid-January (still the high season), sometimes when I was outside the air quality was so bad in certain areas that I wanted to leave Chiang Mai. Remember, this is coming from a guy who thought he was invincible. But I had already signed the 3-month leasing contract for my apartment and I didn't want to lose my deposit. So I ended up staying until my lease ran out.
With all that said, I was glad I stayed for the full three months. During my last month living in Chiang Mai in April, which was the start of the low season, I noticed fewer people on the roads, fewer tourists, and air quality was not as bad as the previous months. When the low season came, I finally realized why so many people fall in love with the city. I'll talk about why here: Things I love about Chiang Mai.
During the first few months of each year, between January to April, is the annual burning of the rice fields. The side effect of that is an increase in haze and smog.
I didn't notice too much of a difference in terms of air quality during the burning season. Although, when I was on the Mea Teang River, just a few hours' drive from Chiang Mai City, I noticed the burning smell but it was not too irritating to me like the exhaust fumes in the city.
Even when I was inside the city, I didn't notice any smell from the burning of the rice fields. The biggest impact I noticed was that the blue sky was no longer visible and often you could hardly see the sun. If you're coming during these months, don't expect to see a nice clear blue sky.
Also, below is a video of someone hiking outside on the rice fields who had a hard time breathing and almost died from overdosing on his inhaler.
There are not a whole lot of metered taxis in Chiang Mai. They are here but very hard to find and if you find one, it's usually not available. If they are available, they probably charge a fixed rate of at least 200 to 300 baht average going anywhere inside the city. I personally would not pay anything more than 150 baht going anywhere within the city.
On the other hand, there are many tuk-tuks and the red trucks. Red trucks cost 20-60 baht max. For the red trucks, I resist paying anything higher than 60 baht and on average, I only pay around 20 baht for the red trucks.
There is no subway and there is no skytrain like the one they have in Bangkok. You might be tempted to rent a scooter or motorbike, but if you do not have any experience riding one, I would avoid doing so and get a bicycle instead or take tuk-tuk, red truck or walk. I never saw so many foreigners wearing a cast or walking around with crutches during my time there.
If you do decide to get a scooter or a motorbike, make sure you have the proper insurance or an international driving permit or a Thai driving license.
Some insurance companies may not cover you if you operate a scooter/car without a proper international driving permit or a proper license for that country. Your driving license from your home country is not an international driving permit or a license to drive in Thailand.
You can now use Uber and Grab. Cheaper than tuk-tuk and taxi.
There are no beaches in Chiang Mai, so if you want to swim in the sea or take long walks on the beaches-living in Chiang Mai is not for you. But you can always rent a place with a nice swimming pool.
Then again, I can't imagine how many tourists and expats would be living there if there was a beach.
Chiang Mai is very affordable and easy on the wallet, but this can be said for all of Thailand. You can bootstrap for $500-$600 USD per month if need to, or spend $1,000 – $2,000 USD per month or more if that's your budget.
When I visited other tourist hot spots around Thailand, I always keep my guard up for scams, or what I like to I call them, hustling.
For me, living in Chiang Mai doesn't feel like that, the vendors are not up in your face, even the tuk-tuk drivers appear to give me fair rates. Although I still negotiate with the tuk-tuk drivers and had to walk away a few times.
Many times these taxi drivers or tuk-tuk drivers get a bad rap. I know I gave them a hard time a few times. But it's a hard job and their salary is not all that great. So, they have to hustle very hard to make a living. I understand that.
Overall, Chiang Mai is a very friendly place and I feel very safe. I saw many seniors living in Chiang Mai and I even saw one walking around alone at night sometimes. Although, I don't recommend walking around a foreign country in the middle of the night.
You don't need to know Thai, although knowing the language in the place you're visiting or living in is super beneficial. Most hotel staff in Chiang Mai can understand basic English and some speak other languages like Chinese. This is mainly because there is a large university in the city that teaches English to many young adults.
Some of the most beautiful temples I've seen in Thailand are here in Chiang Mai and you don't have to go too far to visit a temple. Take an afternoon off and walk inside the old city where there are many beautiful ancient temples.
You'll find amazing, world class restaurants and street food. The best Mexican food I ever ate was here in Chiang Mai (out of all places). You can check out this article about some of my favourite foods and restaurants in Chiang Mai here.
If you love shopping and good food, this is something you need to check out. Check out this article about these night markets.
During the winter months while I was there, it got as cool as 8c for 2-3 days, on average it was about 20℃ in the morning and about 25-30℃ in the afternoons. Things start to get very hot after Feb, about 30℃.
It's a great place to meet and network with like-minded people. If that's your thing, you might want to consider visiting or living in Chiang Mai.
Also, it's a great place for all ages, family, young, middle age, and seniors. None of the Red Light district is very safe, well, unless you drive.
After living in Chiang Mai for a few months and trying out new things, I was glad I didn't leave early. I really like Chiang Mai and I understand why so many people from other countries live or visit Chiang Mai. But the air quality is just something I cannot stand and it's not going to stop any time soon as more and more people visit the city. It's the only reason why I can't live there long term.
Don't let me discourage you. I talked to many expats who came to Chiang Mai 30 some odd years ago and they still come here. I also talked to another American who only lives in Chiang Mai every time he comes to Thailand and he's never been to other parts of Thailand.
That's too bad about the poor air quality in Chiang Mai.
What was the air quality like in Chiang Rai?
Was it better or the same? I would like to visit the city where the air is cleaner.


Be honest, you're probably spinning as you're reading this. Some people use to to alleviate stress, others because they believe it helps with attention issues, but TBH, the vast majority of folks have this thingy-gadget because it's trendy.
The thing about trends, is that they can't just stay in their own lane. They expand, reproducing and infesting every area of daily life. There's consumable spinners, like these cookies. You can change your look to reflect the trend. For one, there's a hair cut in its likeness. For a glam spin on that style, you can get a manicure with spinner nail-art. The tiny fidget spinners on the nails actually work.
Obviously, you have to spin the spinner in order to get a hands-on understanding of the mechanics.
You gotta use power tools for a power spin.
Just, like, pull that whole car into pieces.
So here you just kind of melt the sides together with some fire.
Step 6: Get three of your closest friends to each take a wheel.
They're not moving. They wiggled like this for a long, long time.
If any of your engines catch fire, just pop the hood open.
This is essential for the full visual experience.
Well, this was the obvious conclusion to the fidget spinner craze. Life has reached total saturation point with the fidget spinner. Can we just tow it off and declare it dead, please?


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Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG), US Airways Group, Inc. (LCC) Among Billionaire George Soros's Small Cap Picks
Published on April 17, 2013 at 12:11 pm by Matt Doiron in Hedge Funds
We track 13F filings from hedge funds and other notable investors, using the disclosed information to help us develop investing strategies. For example, we have found that the most popular small cap stocks among hedge funds (which we define as market capitalizations between $1 billion and $5 billion) generate an average excess return of 18 percentage points per year (learn more about our small cap strategy). We can also look at which small cap stocks top investors such as George Soros have been buying and use these as a list of initial ideas for further research. Here are five of Soros's largest small cap holdings as of the end of December (or see the full list of stocks Soros reported owning from the 13F).
Soros owned slightly less than 4 million shares of Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ:ACTG), which acquires and licenses intellectual property portfolios including patents. Wall Street analysts are very optimistic about the company's future earnings growth rate: the stock carries trailing and forward P/E multiples of 24 and 11, respectively, with a five-year PEG ratio of 0.6. Note that the market likes the company, as shown by the high trailing earnings multiple but is much less bullish than the sell-side. Malcolm Fairbairn's Ascend Capital reported a position of 1.2 million shares as of the end of December.
According to the 13F, Soros had a little over 3 million shares of Shutterfly, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFLY) in his portfolio at the end of the fourth quarter of 2012. The digital photo website and app developer, like many social media companies, has been seeing high revenue growth. However, earnings were also up 50% in the fourth quarter of 2012 versus a year earlier. Earnings are certainly low- the forward P/E is 53- but its growth potential may make it worth watching. Alydar Capital, managed by John Murphy, had Shutterfly, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFLY) as its largest holding according to that fund's own 13F (find Alydar's favorite stocks).
US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE:LCC) was one of the billionaire's top small cap picks. The airline is in the process of merging with bankrupt American Airlines; while this activity does include integration risk, many analysts expect that the resulting industry consolidation will allow US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE:LCC) to push up prices particularly in common routes with American. Airlines, of course, are often considered unwise investments and market pessimism as US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE:LCC) trading at low earnings multiples. Billionaire David Tepper's Appaloosa Management cut its stake somewhat but still owned over 12 million shares at the beginning of January (check out Tepper's stock picks).
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