27 Jan Does The DASH Diet Deliver?
The DASH Diet, the #1 ranked diet plan by U.S. News for the fifth year in a row, stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. After much research, this diet was created by medical professionals to help control high blood pressure. It has been shown to help reduce high blood pressure just as well as medications and is typically prescribed to people with high blood pressure as a first means of action. The DASH Diet has also been shown to help reduce cholesterol and the risk of diabetes. Now it is being used to help people eat healthier and lose weight, all without restriction of food groups or major changes to the diet.
On the DASH Diet, an emphasis is placed on including low-fat dairy products, whole grains, fruits, vegetable, fish, poultry, and nuts. These foods provide good-for-you nutrients, like fiber and potassium, to help maintain a healthy, functioning body.
The trick to the DASH Diet is to stay within the allotted number of servings from each food group. This will help take in a variety of foods and keep calories in check. Here are the recommended servings for each food group on The DASH Diet.
Prioritizing these food groups helps to limit high fat meats, sweets, sugary drinks and high sodium foods. Sodium is limited to less than 2,300 milligrams per day, which is much easier when sticking to the servings above.
The DASH Diet weight loss plan follows the same food recommendations as the DASH Diet blood pressure lowering plan, but some differences include cutting back on calories and reducing portion sizes.
For those just starting on The DASH Diet to lose weight, simple swaps can help cut calories. For example, instead of snacking on salty pretzels or chips, choose a handful of blueberries and low-fat yogurt instead. Making fruits a dessert will also help to cut back calories and help you take in another serving of fruit.
These steps are simple, but it requires you to be your own coach. The DASH Diet suggests keeping a food diary to keep track of how many servings and which foods have been consumed each day.
To get a better idea of the DASH Diet's food recommendations, Marla Heller, MS, RD, author of The DASH Diet Weight Loss Solutions, The Everyday DASH Diet Cookbook and The DASH Diet Younger You shared one of her recipes.
Recipe and photo courtesy of Marla Heller, MS, RD from The Everyday DASH Diet Cookbook.
To make the tortilla strips: Preheat the oven to 400° F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with oil. Spread the tortilla strips on the baking sheet and spray with oil. Bake, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
To make the soup: Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Add the onion, red pepper, zucchini, garlic, and jalapeño and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the broth, scraping up the browned bits in the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Stir in the water and tomatoes with their juice and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the chicken is opaque in the center when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, about 35 minutes. During the last 5 minutes, stir in the corn and 2 tablespoons of cilantro.
Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle each serving with about 1 tablespoon of tortilla chips and additional cilantro. Serve hot with the lime wedges for squeezing into the soup as desired.
(1 serving, 1¼ cups) 194 calories, 19 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates, 10 g fat, 3 g fiber, 66 mg cholesterol, 387 mg sodium, 297 g potassium. Food groups: 1 whole grain, 3 ounces meat, ½ vegetable.
The DASH Diet makes life easy because it is a doable plan that doesn't cut out any food groups. This relieves you from the stress of worrying that you are getting all your necessary nutrients. Regardless of weight loss or blood pressure lowering motives, incorporating The DASH Diet recommended foods and lowering sodium is definitely a healthy way to eat.


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Whole Foods Forced To Get A Restraining Order Against Berkeley Vegans
By Emily Zanotti
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A Berkeley, California, Whole Foods Market was forced to apply for a blanket restraining order after becoming the target of a radical vegan group hell-bent on "exposing" the natural foods chain's animal welfare violations.
The Guardian reports that Whole Foods filed for the order after a group called Direct Action Everywhere, or DxE, threatened to "Occupy Whole Foods" for the entire month of September, subjecting the store and its shoppers to in-person protests, demonstrations of "animal slaughter," and, perhaps most horrifying, a drum circle.
DxE, which reportedly advocates for "total animal liberation," began the month by unfurling a giant black "Occupy Whole Foods" banner above a group of chanting protesters, but since the order went into effect, DxE has been relegated to handing out pre-printed leaflets from a set of tables just beyond the Whole Foods parking lot.
The group says that they're merely looking for "greater transparency in both Whole Foods and Amazon's supply chain," and accuses Whole Foods of running a "conspiracy" to hide their animal welfare practices from anti-meat activists (though DxE's evidence of such a cover up appears scant).
Whole Foods, in turn, says that they take pride in their commitment to animal welfare and that they require farms that produce the meat, milk, cheese, and eggs that end up on Whole Foods' shelves ascribe to a set of regulations set forth by the Global Animal Partnership. Those regulations are much stricter than the USDA's and FDA's, and farms must be inspected every 15 months to ensure ongoing compliance.
DxE says Whole Foods just doesn't want to have a conversation, but perhaps its DxE and not Whole Foods. Their "Occupy Whole Foods" protest is an annual event, and in the past, it has featured antics that "range from chanting and singing about animal rights to more extreme tactics: splattering eggs with fake blood, acting out scenes of animal slaughter (with members representing the animals) and displaying graphic photos and videos in meat and dairy aisles."
They aren't without options, though. Once turned away from Whole Foods, DxE activists "descended" on McCoy Poultry Services, which supplies Perdue, a company protesters claimed in turn supplied Whole Foods. There, DxE held flowers and operated a "volunteer veterinary clinic" for "injured chickens." Police eventually arrested 67 protesters.
A representative from Perdue told the Guardian that McCoy does not, in fact, supply Whole Foods.
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I have logged 400 card services calls in two years. The only thing to do to fight back is to degrade the hell out of the scammers using allof the foul language I learned from their coworkers. I have fun with unwanted calls sometimes which can be risky, but... Been getting a whole raft of calls from 813 Area Code, some numbers are repeated.
They threaten to keep calling everyday so this is harassment! As you can see from so many comments, people have taken to not answering their phones if they don't recognize the number. I keep asking them a question and repeat the question over and over or act as if I am hard of hearing or having phone problems...gotta get your fun when ya can We've just started getting various calls from scammers trying to tell us to call a number or press a number, to get a response to their scam; some is for "your Mastercard has been compromised..."; today it was "Marriott Hotels....". Some I've tried calling back, to learn if the number's real owner knows their number has been used as a Spoof number...they're mostly clueless.
I'm sure she hung up as soon as she heard, "please". Pls change the law to make calling a do-not-call number a civil offense as well, so we private citizens can sue these @#$%^&*( that are making our lives miserable. Rotating numbers and states, saying "Do you know about the U. Department of Education Debt forgiveness Program on your Student loan, please press one to see if you qualify." Then it is a loan company coming on.
You can levy a ,000 fine per illegal call, I understand, and that would be more than enough to get the interest of any lawyer who is clever enough to round up a few dozen or hundred complainants. They are asking about credit card numbers, banking,and so forth.
And it's against the law to charge a fee up-front for these services.
Most people who pay the fee don't get a lower rate — in fact, they get into worse debt, and may find unauthorized charges on their cards.
The number shown on my caller ID many times is in a nearby small town.
I have called the numbers,many it is always some local individual who has no idea their phone number is being used. I like wasting their time when I am in the mood; otherwise I don't answer.
Scammers could sign up for Skype or other VOIP numbers, then drop/change those once used too much.In many cases, these companies charge you for things you could do on your own for free.They might open a new card with a low introductory interest rate, or tell you to take advantage of your credit card company's existing hardship programs.They CAN do this if they have enough calls tagged electronically, because the logs exist or can be created.Since data collection can be quick and automated, the switching points don't need to retain detailed logs for more than an hour or two.
But there are doctors who call you on numbers that are different from the ones you call them on. No idea if there is any way for FCC to track scammers via tracking the used number.
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Ashville, AL Sales Tax
Alabama Sales Tax Rates: Ashville
Ashville, Alabama Sales Tax Rate 2023 10%
The Ashville sales tax rate is 10%
Ashville tax 4.00%
10% tax breakdown
Sales tax region name: Ashville.
Note: There is 0 additional tax districts that applies to some areas geographically within Ashville. Instead of the rates shown for the Ashville tax region above, the following tax rates apply to these specific areas:
How does the Ashville sales tax compare to the rest of AL?
Higher sales tax than 95% of Alabama localities
The 10% sales tax rate in Ashville consists of 4% Alabama state sales tax, 4% Ashville tax and 2% Special tax. There is no applicable county tax. You can print a 10% sales tax table here. For tax rates in other cities, see Alabama sales taxes by city and county.
Historical Sales Tax Rates for Ashville
January 2023 10% 4% N/A 4% 2%
The following rates apply to the ST. CLAIR COUNTY tax region (see note above)
January 2022 6% 4% N/A N/A 2%
The following rates apply to the ASHVILLE tax region (see note above)
December 2022 10% 4% N/A 4% 2%
November 2022 10% 4% N/A 4% 2%
October 2022 10% 4% N/A 4% 2%
September 2022 10% 4% N/A 4% 2%
August 2022 10% 4% N/A 4% 2%
July 2022 10% 4% N/A 4% 2%
June 2022 10% 4% N/A 4% 2%
May 2022 10% 4% N/A 4% 2%
April 2022 10% 4% N/A 4% 2%
March 2022 10% 4% N/A 4% 2%
February 2022 10% 4% N/A 4% 2%
December 2021 6% 4% N/A N/A 2%
November 2021 6% 4% N/A N/A 2%
October 2021 6% 4% N/A N/A 2%
September 2021 6% 4% N/A N/A 2%
August 2021 6% 4% N/A N/A 2%
July 2021 6% 4% N/A N/A 2%
June 2021 6% 4% N/A N/A 2%
May 2021 6% 4% N/A N/A 2%
April 2021 6% 4% N/A N/A 2%
March 2021 6% 4% N/A N/A 2%
February 2021 6% 4% N/A N/A 2%
October 2020 2% N/A N/A N/A 2%
The Ashville, Alabama sales tax rate of 10% applies in the zip code 35953.
There are approximately 5,784 people living in the Ashville area. Remember that zip code boundaries don't always match up with political boundaries (like Ashville or St Clair County), so you shouldn't always rely on something as imprecise as zip codes to determine the sales tax rates at a given address.
Back to Alabama Sales Tax Handbook Sales tax rates for Ashville are current as of January 2023
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The 2013 1 oz Gold Krugerrand is a handsome Gold bullion coin that appeals to both investors and collectors.
Comes in a protective plastic flip.
Obverse: Displays the likeness of Paul Kruger, South Africa's first and only president, along with "South Africa" in Afrikaans and English.
Reverse: Features the year of minting and Gold weight, along with the image of the national animal of South Africa, a Springbok antelope.
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And guilt comes in many forms: unnecessary calories, gluten and "artificial" sweeteners and color additives among them.
It's never a bad idea to remove some of the guilt associated with sweet indulgences if the taste doesn't suffer as a result. Confection manufacturers have spent the past few years learning they can deliver confections that are visually alluring and delightful to eat yet don't break the calorie bank.
Today, they are facing yet another challenge within the same category, that of avoiding chemicals and preservatives consumers have been shunning.
Whether the subject is artificial colors, fake flavors or sweeteners with names torn from chemistry texts, consumers seeking pure indulgence want just that: a pure indulgence, one with a clean label and a hint — just a hint, mind you — of health.
Although many manufacturers would rather not think about this, those who can pull off this triple play have a good shot at gaining home base with a loyal audience. They know they'll have a winner.
Case in point: Belgian chocolate manufacturer Cavalier Chocolatiers (www.cavalier.be), Eeklo, Belgium, offers an extensive selection of milk and dark chocolates that are sugar-free and include healthy mix-ins such as crisped barley, freeze-dried fruits, flax and whole grains.
Cavalier's sugar-free formulation now comes via stevia, and the company is one of the first in the EU to get approval to use the naturally derived sweetener in confections – it was just approved by the European Commission last November.
As with many chocolate products, the company's products are textured with soy lecithin but also include soluble fibers like inulin. The chocolates can claim a good complement of antioxidants from chocolate and some of the other ingredients, such as the fruits.
This type of sweet is right on target with the current general perception of consumer desires in a dessert or sweet snack. Research from the Mintel Group (www.mintel.com), New York, shows that, despite obesity concerns, healthier chocolates with "low-in …" claims are likely to remain niche. This is because chocolate is a classic, affordable and appealing treat. People are more likely to cut back on total consumption than turn to healthier variants that can fall short on taste.
The FDA does not recognize any colorant as natural unless it is derived from the characterizing food. For example, strawberry juice used to enhance the color of strawberry ice cream is considered natural, but other colors added — even from, say, pure raspberry powder — would be considered "naturally derived" colorants – and the final product should not be called natural.
Red color hue: optimum pH for beet and carmine is 3-7 but carmine is not kosher as it is derived from cochineal insect bodies. It can be used in Europe, however. Beet juice is not very stable to light or heat whereas carmine is very good.
Grape skin, red cabbage, black carrot, elderberry and radish have an optimum pH of 3-4.
Violet color hue: Red cabbage, elderberry, purple carrot and radish have pH optimum of 4-6 and red cabbage and purple carrot are most stable to light.
Yellow color hue: Best sources are turmeric, annatto, beta-carotene and saffron. Turmeric's optimum pH is 3-7, but is not very stable to light. Saffron and annatto optimum pH are at 7, with saffron being more stable than annatto to light. Both are fairly stable to heat. For orange color hues, annatto, paprika and beta-carotene are not very stable to light but are pretty stable to heat.
Green colors include alfalfa extract and spinach powder.
Brown color hues: Caramel color comes in Class 1, 2, 3 or 4. Its acceptance depends on the manufacturer's definition of natural, with Class 1 seen as being the most naturally derived, with no ammonia or sulfite reactants present. It has excellent stability to light, temperature, oxidants and shelf life.
"Even with the hurdles of working around processing parameters, successfully coloring foods with natural colorants is achievable by using individual raw materials or a combination of color hues above," says Sprovieri.
Starting in the 2000s, this made strategies like portion control, lighter formats via aeration and even chocolate-coated nuts or seeds important to building healthier confections. While these remain successful, of the chocolate confectionary products launched on the past six months in North America, only 15 percent carried natural or health/wellness claims, according to Mintel. The most dominant claims were "seasonal" and "Kosher." Of the ones that did have health/wellness claims, "no additives/preservatives," "organic" and "Kosher" topped the list.
Now that stevia has become pure enough — and familiar enough — to consumers as a "friendly" sugar substitute, a floodgate of low- or no-sugar confections might be about to open.
"As the first all-natural, zero calorie sweetener, stevia is a healthier alternative to highly caloric sucrose or undesired artificial sweeteners," says James Kempland, vice president of Sweet Green Fields LLC (www.sweetgreenfields.com), Bellingham, Wash.
"There are a number of high-quality substitutes the confectionary industry has been using for some time with very successful results," he continues. "A number of gums, mints, soft and hard candies and chocolates that use stevia in their formulations are currently available, and more are in development, to respond to the growing consumer demand for healthier, lower calorie, natural products."
The major challenges processors face when they want to launch a low-calorie product include identifying the right stevia product, retaining the physical properties of sugar (crystallization, caramelization, preservative properties), maintain appealing mouthfeel (by blending stevia with bulk sweeteners), managing the regulatory guidelines and positioning the product with respect to the claim, according to Thierry Gay, vice president of natural food enhancement systems for the business unit of Vitiva Ltd., (www.vitiva.eu), Slovenia. Vitiva offers a full range of stevia products based on rebaudioside-A and stevioside without bitterness.
There are some technical considerations a processor has to understand when replacing sugar wholly or in part with stevia in confections. "With stevia, as with any high intensity sweetener, bulking agents must be used to replace the sugar content," Kempland explains. Hydrogenated starches and polydextrose are typical low-cal bulking agents used in the confection industry.
Soy is playing a growing part in modern confections. In addition to lecithin as an emulsifier, soy is a source of the isoflavones, genistein and daidzein, which, along with soy protein, have been associated with lower risk of breast and other cancers in some studies.
"SoyLife is a unique soy isoflavone ingredient manufactured exclusively from soy germ," says Eden Somberg, technical specialist of the health business unit for Frutarom (www.frutarom.com). "Soy germ, rather than either whole bean or the fermented bi-products of extraction, contains the highest natural level of isoflavones combined with more than 40 other phytonutrients."
At one time, consumers who wanted or needed to exclude gluten from their diet found their choices very limited. This is especially true when it comes to baked products, as the properties this versatile protein provides are perfect for baking.
This situation has changed because of the hard work of many dedicated developers. Wheat- and gluten-free are becoming increasingly popular claims, and manufactures are meeting this demand with greater variety than ever. Pamela's Products (www.pamelasproducts.com), Ukiah, Calif., has been making gluten-free cakes, desserts and other confections since 1988. The niche they fit spans both the restrictions of gluten-free and overall health through use of all-natural ingredients.
Building healthier desserts and confections is about getting back to basics when it comes to a number of ingredients besides sweeteners and trends such as gluten-free. "When it comes to desserts there is only so much that any of us can do to improve what we love," says Cecilia McCollum, executive vice president of Blue California Inc. (www.bluecal-ingredients.com), Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. "But we can start with the most basic, using natural flavors and colors for example."
According to McCollum, using natural non-caloric botanicals to add color and health is another easy way to improve desserts and confections. "Many of the natural extracts derived from berries offer deep colors with a good dose of antioxidants to any product," she says. Blue California makes a proprietary blend of water-soluble berry extracts that produces a deep red/purple color and offers high antioxidant value.
For example, bilberry extract is as high as 25 percent anthocyanidins. Lutein, which gives egg yolk a rich golden color, is a carotenoid that can help prevent age-related macular degeneration and cataract formation.
"Imagine a sorbet made with fresh fruit plus added berry antioxidant power," says McCollum. "There are many concentrated ingredients derived from edible fruits in the market that can offer added value to these types of products."
Nestlé hit a sweet spot a few years back with Skinny Cow ice cream novelties and more recently took the brand into the candy aisle. Both lines make use of natural sweeteners and reduce calories, fat and added sugars to meet demands for a healthier indulging.
At Nestle/Dreyer's Inc.'s Haägen Dazs (www.haagendazs.com) unit, Oakland, Calif., formulators imagined something very similar. They created intensely colored, low-calorie, fat-free sorbets made with real fruit purées. The desserts weigh in between 120 and 150 calories per serving, quite svelte as frozen desserts go.
Tru Sweets LLC's Surf Sweets (www.surfsweets.com), Wheeling, Ill., take simple confections — organically sweetened gummy candies and jelly beans — and turn them into a healthy statement. Organically grown ingredients, attention to common allergens, no artificial flavors or colors, they make use of the natural colors and flavors available in fruits. This type of confection presents a challenge in that such products are associated with brilliant colors.
"Natural color blends can be challenging to formulate and equally difficult to use," says Phil Sprovieri, vice president of Flavorchem Corp. (www.flavorchem.com), Downers Grove, Ill. "Natural colors are less stable than synthetic; stability is influenced by the interaction of temperature, light, pH, water and activity presence of oxygen."
What is the physical form of the color – powder or liquid?
Should it be oil- or water-soluble?
What is the product's final pH?
Will it require heat processing?
Will the product require kosher or halal approval?
What regulations are required for the color?
Anthocyanins, for example, are susceptible to breakdown in acidic conditions and start to fade rapidly as pH lowers. They will appear increasingly red rather than blue or purple, and heat processing leads to browning. Annatto precipitates at pH values less than 4, and free calcium cations interact and change the color from orange to pink.
"This is why we recommend that all-natural color blend samples be evaluated in the system for which they are being used," says Sprovieri.
"Appealing and vibrant colors have always been a major driver for confection and desserts," notes Vitiva's Gay. "Since the European Commission has asked processors to put a warning for consumers when using some synthetic azo colors, all food processors producing for EU market, including overseas ones, switched to natural colors or coloring foodstuffs. This led the whole industry into a huge task of reformulation, since natural colors are less vibrant, less intense and less stable than synthetic ones. There are also technical restrictions due to pH in confections and due to fact that no natural blue exists at low pH."
Some pigments, such as carmine, cis-betacarotene and caramel class IV (E150d) are under scrutiny of retailers and consumer groups. Vitiva offers a natural carmine alternative suitable for vegetarian formulations and designed for all confection applications. The company currently is working on developing a caramel Class IV alternative based on burnt sugar.
LycoRed USA (www.lycored.com), Orange, N.J., recently launched a new range of natural, vegetarian red and orange colors with non-migrating properties for fruit preparation, used mainly in dairy desserts and confectionery. "The new line is based on both tomato lycopene and natural beta-carotene and covers a full spectrum of color possibilities ranging from red to yellow," notes Roee Nir, color and flavor global commercial manager for LycoRed. "The colors are extracted from carotenoids, which are widely recognized as healthful alternatives to synthetic colorants due to their natural antioxidants benefits."
Nir also points to the trend in dairy-containing confections to have colored fruit-based layers or stripes. "For these formulations, it is critical that the colorful appearance of the fruit preparation base remains stable and does not bleed into the white dairy phase," he says.
"Stability during processing and throughout shelf life is one of the main issues the food industry faces when using natural colors. Formulation challenges can relate to stability to pH, light, temperature and oxidative degradation, as well as to interactions with other ingredients," he says. LycoRed has overcome these problems to produce natural carotenoid-based formulations delivering vibrant, stable natural food colors.
The idea of attracting consumers' sweet cravings with pretty, luscious-looking confections and desserts will pay off only when flavor follows. Manufacturers are getting their just desserts as ingredient technicians merge the alluring aspects of indulgences with better-for-you technology. Not a bad way to finish a meal at the end of the day.


Dynamics Web API is a tool to use the CRM functionality of Dynamics 365 creating a much easier way for developers to get information. With the API, you can use HTTP requests to pull data from Dynamics CRM with the use of order, filter, and select depending on scenarios. The new Dynamics CRM API also gives you the option of pushing dynamics CRM FetchXML into the request for scenarios.
The Xrm.WebApi.retrieveMultipleRecords method allows to retrieve records from FetchXML, but MSDN only gives examples to use this with the OData query options. However, new Dynamics CRM API allows the developers to use fetchXML queries.
We can extract dynamics CRM FetchXML from advanced find.
Below is extracted Dynamics CRM FetchXML from Advanced Find.
We have the query ready to send and get the desired results.
There is a limitation of 2047 characters in a query as Internet Explorer and Edge only support up to that in a URL, so very large dynamics CRM FetchXML queries will cause an error in those browsers.
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Aquaculture is one of important sectors developing rapidly in the world. Aquaculture production amount have reached 47.8 million tones in the entire world in 2005. Aquaculture fishing is provides about by 33.75 % of the world fish production. Turkey is found at seventh level among EU countries in total production and at fourth level in aquaculture. In Turkey covering with marines its three sides, significant developments have taken placed in recent years concerning aquaculture fishing. The most important property of the Black Sea where is the biggest inside marine of the world has not recessed-protruding structures of its shores. The Vona Bay in Per?embe city of Ordu is one of a lot of sheltered marine regions in the Southern Black Sea. The bay has natural port properties and it is proper for Aquaculture activities. It is produced rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in six different fields and five foundations. The province of Ordu is one of notable cities regarding marine fishing of Turkey. In recent years, the province has 2 % ratio within national production and it is found in fifth level after the foundations located in Aegean Sea. The production amount that is made in Ordu was seen a increasing about by 61 % in 2006 year in terms of 2000 year. In this paper, the present development of the aquaculture farms in Vona Bay was investigated and it was submitted some suggestions concerning continual processes.
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Quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly causing aortic regurgitation usually in the fifth to sixth decade of life. Earlier, the diagnosis was mostly during postmortem or intraoperative, but now with the advent of better imaging techniques such as transthoracic echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, more cases are being diagnosed in asymptomatic patients. We present a case of a 39-year-old male who was found to have QAV, with the help of TEE, while undergoing evaluation for a diastolic murmur. The patient was found to have Type B QAV with moderate aortic regurgitation. We also present a brief review of classification, pathophysiology, and embryological basis of this rare congenital anomaly. The importance of diagnosing QAV lies in the fact that majority of these patients will require surgery for aortic regurgitation and close follow-up so that aortic valve replacement/repair is done before the left ventricular decompensation occurs.
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Quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) is a rare congenital anomaly with an incidence of 0.01–0.04%.[1] Balinton reported the first known case in 1862.[2] Since then, <200 cases have been reported so far. It is far less frequent as compared to bicuspid (1–2%) or unicuspid aortic valve anomaly. In recent decades, there has been increased awareness of QAV because of better imaging techniques such as transthoracic, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This increased awareness has contributed to our knowledge of classification, clinical course, and management of this rare congenital condition. More than half of the patients with QAV will require surgical intervention at some point in their life to treat the aortic insufficiency. Hence, early diagnosis and follow-up are critical in these patients. We report a case of asymptomatic QAV diagnosed on TEE.
A 39-year-old Hispanic male was seen in his primary care physician's office for follow-up of his hypertension. Patient denied any exertional shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations, orthopnea, or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. Vitals signs were normal with a blood pressure of 132/58. Cardiac auscultation revealed a diastolic murmur of grade 2/4 in the second right intercostal space. Electrocardiography showed normal sinus rhythm without any abnormalities. Transthoracic echocardiogram was done for the evaluation of this new diastolic murmur, which showed normal left ventricular chamber size with an ejection fraction of 55%. The aortic valve was poorly visualized and showed evidence of mild to moderate aortic insufficiency with valve anatomy suspicious of QAV. There were no other significant abnormalities on echocardiogram. TEE was planned for evaluation of the aortic valve and aortic regurgitation. The aortic valve was found to be quadricuspid [Figure 1 and Video 1] with aortic root measuring 2.40 cm with vena contracta measuring 4.55 mm. There was evidence of moderate aortic insufficiency [Figure 2 and Video 2]. Pulmonary valve was normal with mild pulmonic insufficiency. Tricuspid valve was normal with trace tricuspid regurgitation. The interatrial septum was normal. There was no atrial septal defect or patent foramen ovale. Since the patient was asymptomatic, he was counseled regarding the condition and need for regular follow-up with the cardiologist.
Figure 1: 39-year-old Hispanic male was examined by his primary care physician for follow-up of his hypertension. Transesophageal echocardiography image shows quadricuspid aortic valve in short axis view, cusp 1, 2, and 3 are equal in size whereas cusp 4 is the accessory cusp and is smaller in size. RVOT: Right ventricle outflow tract; LA: Left atrium; RA: Right atrium.
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Figure 2: 39-year-old Hispanic male was examined by his primary care physician for follow-up of his hypertension. Transesophageal echocardiography with color flow in long axis view shows aortic regurgitation.
QAV is a rare congenital anomaly, which is usually diagnosed in the fifth or sixth decade of life when it causes aortic regurgitation. Several different anatomical variations of QAV have been described, Hurwitz and Roberts classified them into seven groups: Type A - four equal cusps; Type B - three equal cusps and one smaller cusp; Type C - two equal larger cusps and two equal smaller cusps; Type D - one large, two intermediate, and one small cusp; Type E - three equal cusps and one larger cusp; Type F - two equal larger cusps and two unequal smaller cusps; and Type G - four unequal cusps.[34] Our patient had Type B quadricuspid with three equal cusps and one smaller cusp as shown in Figure 1. This is the most common type and is often associated with regurgitation due to the unequal shear stress.
Various hypotheses to explain the embryological basis of this anomaly have been presented. One of them is abnormal septation of the embryologic truncus arteriosus. In general, after septation of the arterial trunk, three mesenchymal swellings develop into semilunar leaflets of the aortic and pulmonary trunks. In QAV, however, the fourth cusp arises during the early stage of truncal septation, resulting in either a different number of primordial aortic leaflets or abnormal cusp proliferation.[5] It usually appears as an isolated congenital anomaly but may also be associated with other malformations, the most common being coronary artery anomalies. Development of the aortic valve leaflets occurs just after the development of the coronary artery origins from the sinuses of Valsalva and it is possible that these two groups of anomaly may therefore be embryologically related.[6] It is very important to diagnose these associated anomalies before repair or replacement of aortic valve to avoid ostial obstruction. Aortic dilatation and other structural cardiac abnormalities were relatively common among patients with QAV.[7] In our patient, QAV was not associated with any other congenital anomaly. The physiopathology of the valve dysfunction is poorly understood: Anatomical abnormalities of the cusps could induce unequal shear stress leading to fibrosis and incomplete coaptation.
Although QAV is a congenital malformation, diagnosis is usually late. Before echocardiography was widely used most QAV were diagnosed during surgery or autopsy. Wider use of echocardiography has made detection of QAV easier and hence more frequent.[6] The characteristic echocardiographic finding in short-axis view is an X-shaped commissure pattern during diastole and a rectangular appearance during systole.[8] Transthoracic echocardiography has an important role in detecting congenital anomalies preoperatively. However, transthoracic echocardiography may be suboptimal for recognizing QAV and associated malformations due to the poor acoustic window. TEE provides reliable imaging of heart valves and other structures even in complex congenital heart diseases. Recently, cardiac MRI has also been used for the diagnosis of QAV and other associated congenital cardiac anomalies.
With more liberal use of TEE, computed tomography, and MRI the prevalence of QAV is increasing.[6] The importance of diagnosing this congenital anomaly in asymptomatic adults lies in the fact that more than 50% of these people will require valve repair/replacement in the fifth or sixth decade of life because of worsening aortic regurgitation or stenosis. Repair may be feasible in some patients with regurgitation, but most require replacement.[9] Hence, patients with QAV should have regular follow-up and have aortic valve repair/replacement at an appropriate time before left ventricle decompensation to avoid morbidity, mortality, and complications.
Quadricupid aortic valve (QAV) is a rare congenital anomaly. The importance of diagnosing QAV lies in the fact that majority of these patients will require surgery for aortic insufficiency. Once diagnosed patients should be closely followed so that aortic valve replacement/repair is done before the left ventricular decompensation occurs.
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Petta Review – Petta is a Tamil action drama released in 2019. Kaali an elderly man joins as a temporary hostel warden in an arts college. There seems to be a hidden agenda behind his move which forms the core plot of Petta.
Petta, a fanboy film of Rajnikanth works its magic in bringing back many nostalgic memories of Rajnikanth movies in terms of shots, action blocks and situations. One big thing that it misses out is on the emotional connection to the character played by Rajnikanth on screen. Barring that it is an out and out entertainer. Like as in flashback sequences for Shankar, twists have become the regular feature in director Karthik Subburaj's films. Personally, for me, the twists haven't worked while it seems to have worked with many audiences. The twist of the tale in Jigarthanda and Pizza too did not work for me.
Petta's first half is a wholesome entertainer, it has comedy, love, action sequences, songs, Thalaivar Swag all making it very enjoyable. The second half narrates an entirely a different story on a different canvas, that almost makes the first half irrelevant to the whole plot. The high orchestration builds up music is generously used in the second half BGM that might have worked well for the first day first show crowd but becomes cloying and making the climax appear to be elongated one. As it has been touted to be the second Baasha of sorts, I can't resist doing a comparison to the old cult classic which again portrayed a dark side of Rajnikanth. But the first half characters lead back into the flashback as well and when the story connects back all of them are still relevant. That made you connect with the purpose of the lead character. That missed in Petta.
Besides the flaws, Petta is still a well made Tamil film that has many brilliant portions that would make you watch it again. First and foremost is the villaneous avatar of Rajnikanth and he plays it with so much ease and brings a terror on the screen as he gets involved in fights. It was refreshing to see Simran on screen after a long time. You just wished she had more screen time. Nawazuddin is the ideal choice for the Villain, the role is tailor made for him and he plays it to perfection. If you remove the fan flair of Petta, there is a raw gangster tale beneath it, that seems to be a very powerful one and left unexploited for the want of a breezy first half.
Overall, Petta is a true fanboy flick that captures all fanboy moments in a Rajni film. Lack of emotional connection to the main character makes it fall short of being a milestone movie. Yet there is lots to look for in Petta.


Thanks to the efforts of Wisconsin Working Stock Dog Association Jack Knox, Merry Russell and John Wentz, the start of February is a productive time.
Merry Russell organizes our annual Jack Knox sheep- and cattle-dog clinic for the weekend of February 4-5 in the fine indoor arena of JB Ranch LLC in Fort Atkinson.
John Wentz represents the WWSDA at the annual GrassWorks Grazing Conference at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, February 2-5.
And, wherever you are, any time of the year, feel free to tell others about the many aspects of our work in the WWSDA. And when you do, please direct them to our new and always improving web site. People can get to the site now either by directing their browser to www.wwsda.org or www.wwsda.com.
We thank Amanda Gordon for her hard work in getting the new site up and running. And we invite members to send Amanda their suggestions for additional material or improvements. Her email is agilityentry@outlook.com.


I think an overlooked benefit of Facebook and other social media, is that it makes harder for people to compartmentalise their lives. By showing the same side of ourselves to friends, colleagues and relatives we are able to be more genuine and authentic (congruent in counsellor-speak).
Many people I know find it hard to mix and the idea of having a gathering of people from different walks of life is an impossible one. Perhaps the younger generation will find this easier.
Of course, keeping safe and appropriate boundaries is important, and like so many things we learn by experience; another way of saying we get it wrong first time round.


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Toby allows you to save your tabs to collections so you can close them – but still access them later.
Toby has extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Opera browsers to make the process even easier.
It is basically a big filing system. You create notebooks related to specific topics (eg curriculum ideas, interesting websites, books to read). Then every time you find something related you save it as a note in the relevant notebook.
The Evernote web Clipper (available for Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer (IE) 7+, Firefox, Opera, and Microsoft Edge) makes it even easier to use.
Trello is a project management system that works really well as a way to organize your own to do list and to organize what your children have to do (assignments and chores).
You create a Trello board and then within the board you create lists. For my personal board, I have lists titled: Month, week, day, doing, done. Under each list are cards containing tasks and as I complete a task I drag that card to the 'Done' list. Each Monday I can see what I achieved the previous week – and then I archive the cards in the Done list, create new ones for the "Day" and "Week" and drag over anything from the "Month" I plan to do.
Amy from HSP Mom.com uses Trello in a different way. She has a board with different lists for each month and plans about two weeks out at a time. She has one card that has easily "checklistable" items, such as math, and any workbooks. (Trello lets you add checkboxes to cards).
Then each subject has its own card where she jots down what they do and she snaps occasional pictures of things to keep as a record of what they have done.
Trello is ideal to list all a child's assignments and/or chores and that way they can easily see what they still have to do, and if they check them off as they go, you can see what they have done.
Trying to plan an event and find a time that works? Stop emailing back and forth to the people involved. Instead use Doodle.
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An album of sincere, candid and exquisitely delivered tales from the American mid-west.
My Politic comprise Kaston Guffey and Nick Pankey, an acoustic duo, who grew up together in the small town of Ozark in Christian County, Missouri located in the Ozark Mountains. The Ozark Mountains are set apart physically from their surroundings by rugged terrain and sociologically by inhabitants who profess political and religious conservatism; in the last presidential election less than 25% of the inhabitants of Christian County voted for the Democrats. Guffey and Pankey re-located to Nashville over seven years ago, but this record, their tenth, revisits their roots. 'Missouri Folklore: Songs & Stories From Home' pays tribute to the people and places in the Ozarks, both the good and the bad.
The 14 finely crafted songs on this album are an honest examination of the complex webs that people weave, set against the monotony of everyday life in small town, mid-west America. As Guffey says, "There are songs about judgment, existentialism, forgiveness, love, death, growing, and healing. It's a lot of material focused on the nuance and mundanity, in some sense, of being a person". The songs all feature acoustic guitars with the addition, on most tracks, of fiddle, mandolin, pedal steel, dobro and the occasional bass. The instruments produce a rich, intricately-layered soundscape.
The album opens with a short instrumental 'Missouri Waltz', which is followed by 'What A Life' which reflects on youthful pursuits such as recalling baseball stats and counting cars on long journeys. 'Buzzards On A Power Line' brings a painfully honest perspective on the challenges of beating addiction, an issue that afflicts not only Missouri but much of rural America. The protagonist, who's struggling to stay clean, returns to their home town where the people are 'Like buzzards on a power line, Waiting patiently to take their turn, And pick apart what's left behind, And I ain't dead yet', willing then to relapse. It's a condemnation of the small mindedness that can exist in communities anywhere.
'Albuquerque' is an autobiographical song which recounts Guffey's sister's battle with heroin addiction. She finds herself 'strung out in prison in Albuquerque'. Fortunately she received 'life-saving treatment for an age-old condition' and 'she's come to believe, that she's somebody worthy' who's 'a long way from the bottom in Albuquerque'. It's a touching, heartfelt song.
Not all the songs focus on the darker side of life, 'Eminence' recounts tales of youthful mischief and the search for adrenaline rushes by the river. 'Maybe It's Love' looks at various characters' searches for a soul mate. 'Gina & Leroy' is the everyday tale of a couple struggling to pay the bills but doing their best to keep their love and 'dream alive for one more night', amidst the constraints that life has imposed on them.
'Missouri Folklore: Songs & Stories From Home' combines fine musicianship with perceptive, reflective and provocative lyrics. My Politic have produced a very fine record which provides intelligent, thoughtful insights not only into their home state but also the complexities and paradoxes of what it is to be human.
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Far From Saints deliver an outstanding debut single in 'Let's Turn This Back Around'. The new band features the talents of Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker from The Wind and the Wave and Kelly Jones […]


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November is slightly cooler than October but you can see packed beaches every month in Gran Canaria so it is hardly 'cold'! Daytime temperatures range from 20ºC to 26ºC in November. You might get a couple of overcast days or a little rain or you might not. Spending a week in the winter sun can be really uplifting!
The WOMAD music festival takes place at Santa Catalina Park, in Las Palmas, every November. There are stars and bands from all over the world and craft and refreshment stalls too. The park is only 10 minutes from the beach. There are workshops you can take part in, featuring everything from drumming and percussion to playing blues guitar.
From November 25th until December 21st is the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC), a transatlantic rally from Las Palmas to the Caribbean island of St Lucia. The trip is 2,700 nautical miles and most entrants take between 12 and 24 days to complete the trip.
If you have some overcast days, you could visit Palmitos Park, Crocodile Park or one of the island's markets (it's the same one, moving around!) The bus service is great on the island and the fares are quite cheap.


20 Amazing Star Facts which will impress everyone around the campfire!
Sitting around the campfire at night gazing up at the open sky, full of stars, is a very special part of camping.
You feel very small in such a big universe.
Inevitably all this star gazing results in someone at the campsite asking a question about the stars and you don't have a clue what the answer is.
Now, you could sit there and make up something that just shuts them up (or makes them ask even more questions), or you could take the option of spouting an amazing, truthful fact about the stars, and shocking them into silence, awed by your knowledge.
Below are 20+ facts that you can casually drop into the conversation next time you are gazing at the sky on your camping trip.
Now you don't need to remember them all – this isn't like a test – but just keep 1 or 2 of them up your sleeve to wow your fellow campers. Plus, you might even learn something new!
There are estimated to be up to 400 billion stars in the galaxy, and over 500 million galaxies in the Universe.
The estimate that's out there is 200,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 stars. That's a septillion – and even astronomers are just guessing. There could be more.
One of the biggest stars is Eta Carinae and this is actually 2 massive stars, which is located about 8,000 light years from Earth.
No-one knows how much time it has left before it ends in a supernova explosion.
The bigger the star, the shorter its life.
The smaller stars might survive for hundreds of billions of years. Yes, billions.
Stars shine because they have been described as hot balls of glowing plasma, held together by their own gravity. A lot of nuclear fusion is going on inside them, and generating light from them. It's rather complicated, but that's the general idea!
The massive stars, only live until their nuclear fuel runs out, consumed because they are so hot. These massive stars might be a millions time brighter than the sun, but will die in massive explosions.
Farthest galaxies ever observed are 10 billion light years away.
A shooting star is not a star. It's rock or dust, moving so fast that it heats up when it reaches the Earth's atmosphere.
Astronomers call shooting stars, meteors.
The sun is our closest star (146 million kms from earth) and is 4.5 billion years old, and expected to last up to 10 billion yrs when it runs out of hydrogen fuel.
The sun looks yellow to us here on earth, but in space, its actually white.
The closet star in the solar system (apart from the sun) is Proxima Centauri, and it would with current space travel, take us 76,000 years to get there.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. The stars aren't actually twinkling.
It's the turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere which causes the star's light to get slightly bent as it travels down to us - that makes it look like they are twinkling. Our eyes see the stars changing brightness and position, giving the appearance of twinkling.
The Southern Cross is the smallest (in area) of all the constellations. It is also known as Crux. The brightest star, Acrux, Alpha Crucis, is the 12th brightest star in our galaxy.
The five stars of the Southern Cross are believed to be between 10 and 20 million years old.
Sirius, the brightest star in the sky is 20 times brighter than the sun.
Light from stars can take years to reach us – Sirius (aka the brightest star), is 8.6 light years away from us.
Every star you see above you at the campsite, is bigger and brighter than our sun. The sun just appears to be the brightest star because its closer.
The light from the sun to earth takes 8 minutes and 20 seconds.
If the sun disappeared permanently, it would take us that long before we realised it was getting chilly.
Looking up at the sky around the camp, without binoculars, you can see on average only a few thousand stars, not the millions we like to think we are seeing are up there.
NASA says the Milky Way is 100,000-120,000 light years across.
How old is the Milky Way? See the picture below for the answer.
The night sky, when away from the city, is something very special. No wonder people who have never been camping before are stunned on their first trip, when they see them in all their glory.
Go camping and enjoy nature's show.


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Judge considers sanctioning Trump's lawyers in ongoing New York $250M civil lawsuit
January 6, 2023 by Daily Dodge
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(NEW YORK) — The judge overseeing New York Attorney General Letitia James' $250 million civil lawsuit against former President Trump is pondering whether to sanction his attorneys, new court filings revealed Thursday.
Judge Arthur Engoron, in an email to the attorneys, said he "is considering imposing sanctions for frivolous litigation" over Trump's motion to dismiss the lawsuit.
Trump's attorneys, Alina Habba, Christopher Kise and Clifford Robert, argued the lawsuit should be dismissed because the attorney general lacks standing or capacity to sue. They also echoed Trump's "witch hunt" line by arguing "the NYAG has pursued this crusade against all things Trump."
Those are "the same legal arguments that this Court previously rejected," Engoron said.
"[D]efendants are making the same arguments based on the same facts and the same law," Engoron's email said. The defense attorneys responded in a letter that said they acted properly to advance their client's interests.
"There was and is no intention to disregard or disrespect the Court or its rulings, but fundamental principles of advocacy and established law require presentation and preservation of arguments even where there is, respectfully, disagreement between the parties and/or the Court. This is the core of the adversarial process and in no way reflects any effort to disrespect the Court or impede the course of these proceedings," the defense letter said.
In its own letter to the judge, the attorney general's office did not take a position on whether Engoron should impose sanctions but senior counsel Kevin Wallace noted "the form of the rehashed arguments here appears calculated to delay the proceedings and needlessly divert the parties' and court's resources."
James filed her lawsuit in September after a three-year investigation into Trump's business practices. It names Trump, his three eldest children, his company and its two executives, and accuses them of fraudulently adjusting the value of the Trump real estate portfolio to obtain better terms on loans and taxes. The lawsuit, which Trump wholly denies, alleged that the defendants inflated Trump's net worth to obtain better lending terms than deserved.
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Netflix teases 'Father of the Bride 3(ish)' reunion special coming this week
WASHINGTON — After 25 years, the "Father of the Bride" Banks family is coming together for a special reunion amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new teaser from Netflix released Thursday.
The promo announced on Friday, Sept. 25, there will be a special "Father of the Bride 3(ish)" reunion special, which will be shown on Netflix's Facebook and YouTube channels at 6 p.m. ET.
It'll include original cast members Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Martin Short, Kieran Culkin, George Newbern and "a few special guests." It will also be written and directed by Nancy Meyers, who co-wrote the first two "Father of the Bride" films.
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The teaser features several iconic scenes from the original 1991 movie and its sequel from 1995, along with what the Banks home supposedly looks like in 2020. In the teaser trailer, Keaton can be heard yelling for Martin's character to hurry up.
"I'm just washing my hands!" shouts Martin. "One more 'Happy Birthday' to go!"
Netflix said the event will be used to help benefit World Central Kitchen. The non-profit organization is working across America to safely distribute individually packaged, nutritious meals to those who cannot go outside due to the pandemic. A link was added to donate to their cause.
Since the coronavirus outbreak, the WCK said it has served more than 19 million meals in over 300 cities.
Netflix teased the special in a Tweet on Tuesday. It featured an email account set up for Martin's character, George, in which he received pictures from his daughter's wedding.
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Forsyth Park, in the middle of historical downtown Savannah, has been a key city landmark since the mid-1800s. Named after the 33rd governor of Georgia, John Forsyth, who donated 20 acres (8 hectares) of land, the park is known for the large Parisian-style fountain located at the north end and the Spanish moss dripping from the oak trees.
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Savannah Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
Explore Savannah on this 90 minute, historic Trolley Tour. With this ticket, you can see over 100 points of interest plus enjoy stops at City Market and River Street with time to explore.
Historical Square Guided Segway Tour of Savannah
With their complex history and trimmings of Spanish moss, it's no wonder the squares of Savannah are one of the city's largest draws. Visit most of the squares in a single day on this Segway tour, which lets you ride in style and cover more ground as you roll through the historic district. This tour welcomes beginner Segway users as well as more advanced riders and offers two duration options to suit your preferences.
"Pedal through Savannah" 2-Hour Bike Tour
Touring Savannah by bike is the most efficient way to see the city! Cover a lot of ground, including most of the historic district, with greater efficiency and less fatigue. Enjoy the freedom of exploring the quiet, lesser-known streets that link the well-worn paths. Journey up-close and personal to destinations along the way, stopping for awhile to admire and photograph Savannah's beauty as you learn of its history. A bike tour is the fittest, greenest way to see any city of course, and for our beautiful and laid-back city, our quiet, fume-free ride is ideal. So, avoid contributing to downtown traffic congestion and noise by pedaling through history!
Savannah's Historical Bike Tour and Bike Rental Package
If biking through Savannah sounds like a fun way to see Georgia's oldest city, this bike tour is the way to go. It combines a guided tour of historic Savannah sites with a great range of bike rentals: choose from standard or electric bikes, and keep them for a full or half-day after your tour.
Savannah "Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil" Narrated Walking Tour
Travel back in time and into the pages of the best-selling book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil on this one-of-a-kind 2.5-hour Savannah city tour. You'll follow your professional guide to sites described in this epic book and get an up-close look at the landmarks and destinations described in this popular story. Learn about the author, the story and the movie that was filmed here as you take in the sites and sounds of historic Savannah.
Explore Savannah Sightseeing Trolley Tour with Bonus Unlimited Shuttle Service
Explore Savannah on this 90-minute narrated sightseeing Trolley Tour. Savannah is a fascinating story with a beginning, middle and end. Our uninterrupted, fully narrated, unscripted and engaging 90-minute tour allows us to tell you all about Georgia's first city in our open-air trolleys! Admire the architecture of our historic buildings and churches while enjoying views of beautiful squares, monuments and moss draped live oaks. You will hear details of the Historic, Victorian, Colonial and Star land areas of Savannah. After completion of your introduction to our beautiful city, hop aboard one of our trolley shuttles for unlimited drop-offs and pick-ups at our convenient trolley stops. No need to sit through another tour to get to where you want to further explore our wonderful city. These shuttles allow for point to point service for you to visit your favorite areas in more depth. BONUS: This service runs until 5pm and is also included for FREE on your 2nd day.
Savannah 13 Ghosts Haunted Tour
There are things that go bump in the night. They visit you while you are sleeping and whisper in your ear while you dream. 13 Ghosts Haunted Tour of Savannah is owned and operated by enthusiasts in Paranormal Research, Occult Studies, and Savannah History. Join us as we visit history and haunts throughout Savannah. Ghosts, ghost tour, savannah ghosts, paranormal, supernatural, spirits, poltergeist. ADVISORY. Hi everyone! We wanted to take a moment and let you know that we are remaining open at this time. Our team is taking every precaution to ensure that our guests remain safe. We are doing so by taking the following actions. - Each guide is equipped with hand sanitizer and face masks - Our guides are ensuring that we maintain social distancing at all times. - Asking any guest that appears to be sick to kindly remove themselves from the tour. Ghosts, ghost tour, savannah ghosts, paranormal, supernatural, spirits, poltergeist.
Private Scenic Siesta: A Picnic Experience in Savannah
Scenic Siesta is a novel opportunity to dine al fresco in the midst of the Savannah Historic District at the charming Forsyth Park. Known as "The Central Park of the South," you'll have a guided intro to the park's story, on a walk that will culminate at the famed fountain. Your picnic site awaits nearby at a picturesque, grassy inlet. We welcome you to spend an afternoon with us and let us supply the culture and eats!
Walking Tour of Savannah's Historic District
A guided walking tour is the perfect introduction to downtown Savannah. The historic district is small and cozy enough that you can cover its main attractions while exploring by foot—plus better appreciate its beautiful architecture, riverfront location, and good weather (almost year-round). Stops along the way including the City Market, Broughton Street, and the well-known Forsyth Park Fountain.
Yoga in Forsyth Park
Savannah is such a relaxing destination. Beautiful Forsyth Park offers an ideal atmosphere for a yoga class outside. This 75-minute yoga class is accessible to students of all levels and backgrounds. Teachers are adaptable and will assist in making the class suitable to your needs. Yoga mats are included but beverages are not so please bring a reusable water bottle or drink. Join a wonderful and fun class practicing yoga outside!
Private Photoshoot in Savannah, GA
Find interesting and unique areas of the city that give you stunning photos. Learn about how to pose for the best photos possible. Get food or activity recommendations. Have photo memories to last a lifetime and show your wonderful vacation.
Lonely Planet Experiences: Private Walking Tour of Savannah
Your tour begins at the beginning of the city, where your guide will recount Savannah's founding and evolution over more than three centuries, remnants of which are present throughout. Savannah's historic district contains more than 1,100 historically and architecturally significant buildings. The authentic paint hues of the city form a stunning palette of gorgeous Savannah blues, greens, reds and pinks that are synonymous with Southern charm. As you pass balconied mansions, dripped with bougainvillea and share the road with horse-drawn carriages, you'll experience why this Georgian city is an American favourite. Explore the neatly paved squared, hemmed by grand mansions, adorned with wooden shutters keeping in some of their long-hidden secrets. Your tour ends with a leisurely light bite and drink, where your guide will happily share their favourite hotspots and hidden gems for you to enjoy during the rest of your time in the city.
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Alleged destruction of evidence threatens criminal case against SF deputies
By BY Michael Barba • November 20, 2018 12:00 am
Former San Francisco Sheriff's Deputy Scott Neu, right, listens in with his lawyer, Harry Stern, to Judge Ross Moody during Neu's court appearance at the Hall of Justice, March 7, 2016, in San Francisco, Calif. (AP Pool/Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle)
A sheriff's deputy and a former deputy accused of staging an inmate fight club in San Francisco jail could have their charges dismissed by the end of the year over what defense attorneys described as "credible allegations of destruction of evidence."
Attorneys for Deputy Sheriff Eugene Jones and former Deputy Scott Neu, who was fired from the San Francisco Sheriff's Department in the wake of the scandal, are expected to file a motion seeking to dismiss the charges ahead of a Dec. 14 hearing.
The District Attorney's Office filed felony and misdemeanor charges against Jones and Neu in March 2015 for allegedly forcing inmates to fight for food like gladiators and gamble on the winners. A third deputy was also charged with two misdemeanors.
Defense attorneys Harry Stern and Matthew Pavone revealed their plans to file the motion to dismiss in court filings last month in the unrelated civil case of Scanvinski Hymes, an inmate who sued Jones and Neu for allegedly beating him at County Jail.
Stern and Pavone did not detail the alleged destruction of evidence in the filings, and Stern declined to comment further when reached by the San Francisco Examiner.
But the City Attorney's Office, which is defending Jones and Neu in the civil case, appeared to lend credence to the allegations in court filings.
The office filed the declarations in which Stern and Pavone disclosed the allegations, and then used the statements to argue for a delay of the Hymes civil trial, which is scheduled to begin in early December.
"There is a significant chance that Jones' and Neu's criminal charges will be dismissed before the end of the year," Deputy City Attorney Briggs Matheson wrote in a motion to continue the Hymes trial Oct. 26.
When asked to respond, District Attorney's Office spokesperson Max Szabo said, "I'm not going to comment on a deputy city attorney's word choice or claims that are as aspirational as they are sensational."
City Attorney's Office spokesperson John Cote said "Our court filings speak for themselves."
While Stern and Pavone have not specified who allegedly interfered with the investigation, Glenn Katon, an attorney representing Hymes, said Deputy City Attorney Renee Rosenblit told him the defense attorneys planned to challenge the charges on the basis that the Sheriff's Department destroyed evidence.
"Given the history here, I can't help but wonder if it wasn't done intentionally," Katon said. "Not only would it protect Neu and Jones, but in a way it would kind of protect the Sheriff's Department. If these guys get convicted of the level of abuse they're accused of, that could be national news."
Nancy Crowley, a spokesperson for the Sheriff's Department, declined to comment because the motion to dismiss has not been filed.
Neu had a history of excessive force allegations before the jail fights scandal came to light and the Sheriff's Department fired him.
Hymes sued Jones, Neu and other deputies in July 2016 alleging that they placed him in handcuffs and punched and kicked him in the face while trying to remove him from a cell at the 850 Bryant St. jail.
A judge denied a motion Tuesday from the City Attorney's Office to continue Hymes' trial from Dec. 3.
In the criminal case, Neu is facing 17 counts including four counts of felony assault under the color of authority and four counts of felony criminal threats.
Jones is facing five charges including felony assault under the color of authority.
The third defendant in the criminal case, Deputy Sheriff Clifford Chiba, is facing three misdemeanor charges.
The jail fight scandal has resulted in a number of civil lawsuits and two settlements, most recently for $60,000 in September with former inmate Quincy Lewis.
This story has been updated to include additional information.


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Home » Events » A Kite Flies Against the Wind: Internationalism, identity, and ideology in the shaping of postwar China, and the legacy for today
Rana Mitter - Professor of the History and Politics of Modern China, University of Oxford
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Auditorium, Henry R. Luce Hall See map
34 Hillhouse Avenue
The Council is pleased to present the 61st Edward H. Hume Memorial Lecture in Chinese Studies.
Lecture will take place from 4:00PM to 5:30PM in Henry R. Luce Hall Auditorium, followed by a reception in Luce Common Room from 5:30PM to 6:30PM.
The postwar period saw China debate many issues that still have immense importance for understanding the China of today. Those years contain the period of the Chinese civil war of 1946-50, but also much more than that. It was also the time when China moved into a new phase of internationalization, and became embroiled in some of the biggest global debates about the links between economic and social development. It was also a time when ideological concerns were to the forefront. There were huge debates in China in those years about democracy and constitutionalism, well as what a powerful new political force emerging in the countryside might mean. Meanwhile, new ideas about the interaction of gender and class fuelled debates over identity. In this lecture, I will look in detail at the thinking of Chinese Government ministers, idealistic revolutionaries, and other groups who shaped postwar China – and suggest that those debates have come back to haunt their 21st-century successors.
Rana Mitter is Professor of the History and Politics of Modern China, and a Fellow of St Cross College at the University of Oxford. He is the author of several books, including China's War with Japan: The Struggle for Survival, 1937-1945 (Penguin, 2013), [US title: Forgotten Ally] which won the 2014 RUSI/Duke of Westminster's Medal for Military Literature, and was named a Book of the Year in the Financial Times and Economist. His latest book is China's Good War: How World War II is Shaping a New Nationalism (Harvard, 2020). His recent documentary on US-China relations since Nixon, "Archive on Four: The Great Wall" is available on BBC Sounds. He won the 2020 Medlicott Medal for Service to History, awarded by the Historical Association. He is a Fellow of the British Academy and an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
This annual lecture in honor of Dr. Edward H. Hume is made possible by the generosity of his family and many friends. Dr. Hume devoted much of his long and vigorous life to working in China and elsewhere in the cause of health care and medical training. He graduated from Yale College in 1897, and received his medical degree four years later from Johns Hopkins University. He worked in India from 1903 to 1905 before going to China, where he founded the Hsiang-ya Medical School and Hospital under the auspices of Yale-in-China in Changsha.
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