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Edinburgh, Skye and Jacobite Steam Train Experience - 5 day tour
Edinburgh, Skye and Jacobite Steam Train
5 day/4 night
Speed to Edinburgh by express train then see the city sights by hop-on, hop-off tour. Next day head into the picturesque Highlands to see wild Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe and have the chance for a monster-spotting cruise! Based in Inverness enjoy a full-day excursion to the scenic Isle of Skye and beautiful Eilean Donan castle. Undoubtedly the highlight is a trip of a lifetime on the West Highland Railway Line aboard the Jacobite Steam Train, the real Hogwarts Express. Return directly to London by high-speed train.
Price Range: £845 - £1,295
Express Train - enjoy a comfortable journey with reserved seats between London and Edinburgh
Edinburgh - get the best views of Edinburgh and discover its colourful history on a hop-on, hop-off tour
Eilean Donan Castle - Stop to view this fairytale castlle
Isle of Skye - see the weird landscapes of Trotternish, visit delightful port-town of Portree and marvel at the towering Cuillin mountain range
Jacobite Steam Train - all aboard for a scenic trip aboard the Jacobite Steam Train, featured as the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter movies
Movie locations - Harry Potter, Highlander and Fast and Furious
Hotel and Guest House accommodation included
Day 1 - London - Edinburgh - Discovering Edinburgh
The whistle blows and your train glides out of Kings Cross Station in the heart of London bound for Edinburgh. As you speed northwards to the Scottish Capital you'll travel through the Viking City of York; Durham, famed for its magnificent Cathedral and bustling Newcastle, which straddles the River Tyne.
During the journey, enjoy free WiFi and access to the on-board buffet where tasty food and drink can be purchased. Typically, it will take just under 4 hours and 30 minutes to reach Edinburgh.
On arrival in Edinburgh it's a short walk to your city centre hotel and after you've checked-in Edinburgh is waiting to be discovered. Join a hop-on, hop-off tour to see many of Edinburgh's most famous sights, including the historic Grassmarket where there are gruesome tales to be told. Travel along the wide streets of the Georgian New Town to see grand squares before heading into the medieval Old Town; both these areas are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Take time out to visit mighty Edinburgh Castle then tour along the famous Royal Mile to see the Palace of Holyroodhouse, HM The Queen's official residence in Scotland and the Scottish Parliament building.
Overnight: ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge, Edinburgh (or similar)
Day 2 - Edinburgh - Glen Coe - Inverness
Travel from Edinburgh northwards towards Stirling, with its grand castle standing guard over the city. Soon you'll cross into the Highlands and make an ascent of the Black Mount, with its spectacular views over Loch Tulla below.
Next drive over the brooding expanse of Rannoch Moor before stopping in the heart of Glen Coe for a souvenir photograph. You'll be spellbound by this magnificent scenery and the sinister tale of the infamous 1692 massacre.
It's a short drive to Fort William which sits by the banks of Loch Linnhe. There's a stop at the Commando Memorial where, hopefully, you'll get a great view of Ben Nevis, Britain's tallest mountain.
Next, tour through the Great Glen making a stop at Loch Ness where you can take the opportunity to visit ruined Urquhart Castle and mount your very own monster hunt as you cruise the deep and mysterious waters of the loch. Alternatively, spend time in the pleasant village of Drumnadrochit, the location of the famous Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition.
On arrival in Inverness, you'll be transferred to your hotel in the centre of the Highland Capital.
Overnight: Premier Inn Inverness City Centre, Inverness (or similar) (3 nights)
Day 3 - Isle of Skye Excursion
Today head for the picturesque Isle of Skye. Leaving Inverness behind you'll drive through beautiful Glen Carron, stopping to view the panorama of Loch Carron and the mountains of Applecross.
After crossing "over the sea to Skye" the magnificent mountain scenery of the Cuillin Hills is our first treat. These soaring peaks dominate the island, first the gentle Red Cuillins then the jagged and daunting Black Cuillins. There is a photo-stop where the alp-like views are at their most impressive.
The delightful town of Portree is the islands largest settlement. During our time here, why not take a stroll down to the harbour. The scene of the pastel-painted houses that overlook the bay makes for a brilliant selfie.
After lunch, we make for Talisker Distillery where you can learn all about the skill of the whisky distiller and enjoy a tutored tasting of a dram of fine malt. If the weather is behaving, we will make a stop so you can take a stroll to visit the Fairy Pools. These natural pools of turquoise water have become an Instagram sensation.
Back on the mainland, we stop at picturesque Eilean Donan Castle. There is the chance to take photographs of this fairytale castle that featured in many films including Highlander, and The World Is Not Enough.
Enjoy a scenic drive through Glen Shiel, enjoying stunning views of the Five Sisters mountain range. Our return to Inverness will take us along the banks of Loch Ness. We'll arrive in Inverness city centre around 19:30 hrs.
Day 4 - Jacobite Steam Train Excursion
It's an exciting day ahead as you look forward to a memorable journey aboard the Jacobite Steam Train, the real Hogwarts Express.
From Inverness tour through the Great Glen and make our way towards Fort William. Head towards Mallaig along the famous "Road to the Isles", one of Scotland's most famous routes. Enjoy beautiful views over Loch Eil before stopping to view the impressive Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous in the Harry Potter movies. You'll cross the 21 arches of this magnificent viaduct later – by train. Glenfinnan is also renowned for its connections to Bonnie Prince Charlie who landed here in August 1745 to raise his standard at the start of the ill-fated Jacobite Uprising. The haunting monument you can see was built to commemorate the Highlanders who lost their lives fighting for the cause.
Look out for the stunning beaches at Arisaig and hear the sad tale of the Highland Clearances that took place here before reaching the end of the road at Mallaig. This popular fishing port is just the perfect location for a freshly-landed seafood lunch.
At the station, join the train and take your seats. Departure time comes, and as the train puffs its way out of the station, an unforgettable journey along the famous West Highland Railway begins. The steam-hauled train will pass Scotland's shortest river, deepest loch and highest mountain along the 42-mile trip. Have your camera at the ready for a souvenir photo as the train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct, just like the Hogwarts Express!
On arrival in Fort William reboard your coach for a scenic drive back to Inverness.
Day 5 - Inverness - Edinburgh - London
This morning enjoy an early breakfast before heading to Inverness Railway Station where the Highland Chieftain express train is waiting. From Inverness catch a glimpse or two of the Moray Firth before the tracks turn southwards, and you head for the stunning beauty of the Cairngorms National Park. The range of peaks that we will see includes Ben Macdui, Britain's second-highest mountain.
After passing through Dalwhinnie with its famous distillery reach Drumochter summit, the highest point on the British rail network. There are beautiful vistas to enjoy as the train descends through the Grampian Mountains. Keep a careful watch as deer can often be seen on this stretch of the line.
As we arrive in Blair Atholl lookout for whitewashed Blair Castle, the seat of the Duke of Atholl. He is the only person in the UK allowed his own private army, The Atholl Highlanders. The next stop is Pitlochry, a picturesque Victorian tourist town. From Perth travel through Gleneagles, which serves the famous hotel and golf resort before reaching Stirling with its magnificent castle starting guard over the city.
From Edinburgh, the train will follow the same route as your northbound journey and is scheduled to arrive at London's Kings Cross Station by late afternoon (subject to change).
What can I expect on this Freestyle Train Tour?
This carefully planned semi-independent tour will stretch your holiday time to the max, without making you feeling rushed. A unique combination of travel by train, comfortable accommodation and quality sightseeing will give you extra time to explore Scotland in greater detail. All the documentation you need, including your rail tickets, will be emailed to you. Just print these out and you are good to go. Any questions or if you need your documents early - just email or call us, we're here to help. On the tour you'll travel independently by train to and from London. We'll make sure you have a reserved seat and we'll send you a comprehensive itinerary, so you know what's happening at any time during your tour, as well as helpful city guides for you to download to your smart-device. Accommodation in Edinburgh and Inverness is provided in comfortable 3-star hotels that are just a short walk from the railway station and are convenient for sightseeing and the tour departure points. A buffet breakfast is included in the cost of the tour. The sightseeing tours that are included as part of this package are led by experienced driver/guides who will provide an entertaining and informative commentary in English.
What is the journey on the Jacobite Steam Train like?
Described as one of the great railway journeys of the world this 42 mile one-way trip takes you past a list of impressive extremes. Starting near the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, it visits Britain's most westerly mainland railway station, Arisaig; passes close by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar and the shortest river in Britain, River Morar, finally arriving next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis! The train will cross the 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct (a location made famous in the Harry Potter films) which overlooks Loch Shiel and the Jacobite monument. The train may pause on the viaduct, time permitting, to allow you to take in the magnificent view. On some tours the route may be reversed.
What type of room should I choose?
Selecting the right sleeping arrangements can be a little bit confusing so here is a description of what you can expect from the hotel accommodation offered as part of your tour: Single room - this is a room for one person sleeping in a single bed. Twin room - this is a room for two people sleeping in two separate beds. Double room - this is a room for two people sharing one large bed. Family room - this is a room for three people sleeping in one large bed (2 people) and one single bed (1 person). Please note that a family room is normally a standard double or twin room with either a sofa bed or a rollaway bed. All room types other than twin rooms are subject to availability.
How will I find my hotel?
This Freestyle Train Tour has been very carefully planned. Your hotel has been selected not just for its comfort but also for its location close to the railway station as well as your sightseeing requirements. Concise directions on how to reach your hotel will be given in your customised tour itinerary.
Can I reserve specific seats on the coach?
Seating on this tour is on a first come, first served basis and cannot be pre-booked. If you are travelling as part of a group please make sure that all members of the party arrive at the departure point together.
Location: Edinburgh (1) and Inverness (3)
Visits, Admissions and Experiences
Hop-on, Hop-off tour of Edinburgh
Full day excursion to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands
Full day excursion to the Isle of Skye with a local driver/guide
Full day excursion to Mallaig and the Road to the Isles with a local driver/guide
One-way Jacobite Steam Train trip with reserved seats on the West Highland Railway Line
Standard class return train tickets from London to Edinburgh with seat reservations
Customised tour itinerary & Official Edinburgh and Loch Ness Guides
Admission charges unless stated above
From Kings Cross Railway Station
London N1 9AL
Child discount applies to children aged 3 to 15 years inclusive.
We're sorry but children aged under 3 years cannot travel on this tour.
IMPORTANT: Once booked this tour cannot be changed or cancelled
The price of this tour includes hotel and guest house accommodation with en-suite bathroom.
The times shown above are for guidance only. The train times for your journey will be shown on your tickets and itinerary.
To give you maximum flexibility, admission fees (except for Edinburgh Castle) are not included in the cost of this tour.
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24 Hour Guide to Inverness
Edinburgh and the Lothians Guide
This tour was FANTASTIC. Everything I wanted and more. The guides were very knowledgeable. Everything was well timed. There were plenty of opportunities to take pictures and explore. There were some last minute COVID related changes to the tour destination but the organisers dealt with this swiftly and very professionally. I honestly cannot fault this experience at all. It was beautiful. I will definately do this again.
Nazanin from London, GB
Edinburgh, Loch Ness and the Highlands
Edinburgh, Skye and the Far North
Real Britain


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How the FanSpotz mobile app is changing event parking in Dallas
Steven Zapata, Shauna Bowen, Tony Lee and Matt Martin are founders of FanSpotz
If you've ever been to a concert or college football game, you know how frustrating it can be to find a parking space. You're likely to circle past open fields and empty businesses searching for one 9 by 20 foot plot of land, while everyone else parties like rock stars.
Search no more.
Steven Zapata and three friends have created FanSpotz – an app to match folks with extra space (and who don't mind making a buck) with others who need to park. The University of Arkansas alums began in and around the Fayetteville campus, and the project was so successful, they've now launched in Dallas-Ft. Worth.
"FanSpotz is a two-sided marketplace, similar to Uber or Lyft," explains Zapata. "Hosts list descriptions of the spaces they have to offer and set their price, and fans browse availability to find a spot based on proximity and budget. The payment is handled on the app, which takes away the need to carry cash – nobody carries cash anymore."
Zapata, who grew up in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, says his old buddies can't wait to sign up.
"I think it's interesting to see what Dallas is like now, compared to when I lived there," says Zapata. "I saw this problem all these year ago, and now I'm able to propose a solution. That's exciting. I've already talked to friends who've said, 'OMG, we need this. We used to go to Greenville Avenue – I wish this technology was available then.'"
Zapata says hosts may be homeowners, businesses, churches, schools – virtually anyone.
"We've had several charities sign up," says Zapata. "We can accommodate any size, whether they have one spot or 20. It's very user-friendly."
FanSpotz launched in DFW June 21, and Zapata admits the venture needs more local hosts and fans to truly be successful. Target hosts have space near Lower Greenville, Uptown, Knox-Henderson, SMU's Ford Stadium, Fair Park, Bishop Arts, Main Street Garden and Klyde Warren Park.
"We're still trying to raise awareness," he says. "People are beginning to hear about us, but we need people near hot areas and happening places, and we need people who attend lots of events."
Zapata, who now lives in northwest Arkansas with his wife and young daughter, says his team chose DFW as their first expansion site because of his own experience in Dallas and its great location. A third site hasn't been chosen.
"Anywhere parking is an issue due to multiple events at the same time would work well," says Zapata. "Places like Austin and Charleston are ideal."
FanSpotz is currently running a promo, and you can receive $5 off when you enter FSNOW. You may follow them on Instagram and Facebook at FanSpotzDFW, and they're offering investment opportunities to allow expansion into other markets.
FanSpotz matches hosts and fans on a mobile app
No more circling endlessly, looking for your parking spot.
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Events from the year 1976 in Pakistan are given below.

Incumbents

Federal government
President: Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry
Prime Minister: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Chief Justice: Muhammad Yaqub Ali

Governors
Governor of Balochistan: Ahmad Yar Khan
Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Syed Ghawas (until 1 March); Naseerullah Babar (starting 1 March)
Governor of Punjab: Mohammad Abbas Abbasi
Governor of Sindh: Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan (until 28 February); Muhammad Dilawar Khanji (starting 1 March)

Events
Five years after the secession of East Pakistan, Pakistan begins diplomatic relations with Bangladesh.
The Samjhauta Express, the only rail link between Pakistan and India, starts running.
The Quaid-i-Azam Academy is established on the 100th anniversary of the birth of Pakistan's founder.

Deaths
 29 April – Munawar Zarif

See also
1975 in Pakistan
1977 in Pakistan
List of Pakistani films of 1976
Timeline of Pakistani history

References

1976 in Asia


Naama (Arabic for ostrich), inspired this collection's focus on emulating the simple elegance of ostrich eggs. The ostrich egg appeared in ancient Nubian and Egyptian creation myths as a sign of life and rebirth. The ostrich feather was an emblem of the goddess Maat, goddess of truth. During the final judgement, it is said that the heart of the deceased would be weight against an ostrich feather. Being a symbol of resurrection, ostrich eggs were discovered in Nubian and Egyptian tombs as a kind of funerary offering believe to feed the deceased in the afterlife.
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Q: ios iframe issues with webview I have a problem with UIWebView. If a iframe is loading some content and for some reason I change the source or I remove the element, I get the following exception:
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2013-03-14 18:48:45.899 MyApp[5812:11303] shouldStartLoadWithRequest
2013-03-14 18:48:45.900 MyApp[5812:11303] *** WebKit discarded an uncaught exception in the webView:decidePolicyForNavigationAction:request:frame:decisionListener: delegate: <NSInvalidArgumentException> *** setObjectForKey: key cannot be nil
2013-03-14 18:48:45.901 MyApp[5812:13603] *** Terminating app due to uncaught exception 'NSInvalidArgumentException', reason: '*** setObjectForKey: key cannot be nil'
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Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up!
Prince, Nothing Compares 2 U (Warner Bros.) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)
Prince's original recording of "Nothing Compares 2 U" arrives on vinyl today for wide release. The original Prince studio version was recorded at the Flying Cloud Warehouse in Eden Prairie, Minnesota by engineer Susan Rogers and featured background vocals by Susannah Melvoin and Paul "St. Paul" Peterson as well as saxophone by Eric Leeds. Prince composed, arranged, and otherwise performed the track entirely by himself. This 7-inch vinyl single has an edit of the song on Side One, and the full version on Side Two.
Oklahoma!: 75th Anniversary Edition (Decca Broadway)
CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada
Vinyl: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada
Universal's Verve/Decca Broadway imprint marks the 75th anniversary of Rodgers and Hammerstein's landmark musical Oklahoma! with remastered reissues of the original Decca Records cast album on both CD and vinyl. The album starring Alfred Drake, Joan Roberts, Howard da Silva, Celeste Holm, and Lee Dixon has been expanded with four previously released alternate takes from the original sessions: "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top," "I Cain't Say No," "Pore Jud is Daid," and the "Finale." It's all adorned with new artwork.
Bow Wow Wow, Your Box Set Pet: The Complete Recordings 1980-1984 (Cherry Red) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)
This 3-CD collection from Cherry Red brings together all of Bow Wow Wow's recordings for EMI and RCA from the group's 1980-1984 heyday. In total, the set has 67 tracks, all of which have been remastered for this collection. The set comes in a clamshell style case with CD wallet replicas of the band's albums recreating the original artwork. Read more here!
Various Artists, Technicolor Paradise: Rhum Rhapsodies and Other Exotic Delights (Numero Group) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)
Numero Group is conjuring up a world of tikis, palm trees, and colorful drinks – in other words, a Technicolor Paradise. After years of successfully excavating the rarest soul, jazz, R&B, New Age, and more, the label has turned its attention to the realm of exotica. The genre's blend of lounge, jazz, pop and all sounds beyond inspired a number of artists who didn't receive the same attention as, say, Martin Denny, Yma Sumac, Arthur Lyman, and Esquivel. An alternate history of exotica appears on Technicolor Paradise: Rhum Rhapsodies and Other Exotic Delights, which is coming on 3 CDs (54 songs) or 3 LPs (48 songs).
Malo, Latin Bugaloo: The Warner Bros. Singles (Omnivore) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)
Latin Bugaloo: The Warner Bros. Singles collects all fourteen A- and B-sides released by Latin rock band Malo on Warner Bros. Records between 1971 and 1973. The Bay Area band blended funk, soul, rock, and jazz, and augmented its raw, powerful sound with a horn section. As Malo was known for its extended jamming, all of the singles were cut down to radio-friendly length; accordingly, the tracks here have been sourced from the original single masters. Latin Bugaloo includes the hit "Suavecito" as well as a single only released in Turkey containing "Pana" b/w "Just Say Goodbye."
Barclay James Harvest, Barclay James Harvest (Cherry Red/Esoteric)
1CD (Disc One of below set only): Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada
3CD/1DVD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada
Cherry Red's Esoteric imprint has the debut of Barclay James Harvest as a lavish 3-CD/1-DVD box set or a simple 1-CD highlights edition. The box includes a 68-page book with rare photos, liner notes by Keith and Monika Domone, a replica tour program and press releases, and a record store poster for the "Early Morning" single release. The single-disc edition, housed in a slim digipak, includes Disc One of the box set only (the original stereo mix only plus nine bonus tracks, for a total of 16 cuts) as well as a 24-page booklet with the Domones' liner notes. Both editions of Barclay James Harvest have been remastered by Paschal Byrne. Read more here!
Selections from Redhead/La Pelirroja (Stage Door Records) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)
The U.K.'s Stage Door label brings together two albums related to the 1959 Broadway murder mystery musical Redhead. The production, which starred Gwen Verdon and was directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse, inspired a studio cast album of the Albert Hague/Dorothy Fields score. The recording was made in London under the direction of Hill Bowen (leader of many Living Strings recordings for Camden) and featured Rita Williams, Bryan Johnson, Fred Lucas, and The Mike Sammes Singers. This rare LP is being paired on one CD with RCA Victor Mexico's 1960 Mexican cast recording of the show. Translated as La Pelirroja, it starred Virma Gonzalez, Armando Calvo, and the young Placido Domingo. Three additional bonus tracks round out this CD: pop versions of Redhead songs by Tommy Leonetti, Art Lund, and Toni Arden. This release is housed in a paper sleeve and is limited to 500 units.
The Smithereens, Covers (Sunset Blvd.) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)
This new collection features 20 of The Smithereens' favorite songs performed in the band's inimitable style, including some previously unreleased tracks. Selections include The Beach Boys' "Girl Don't Tell Me," Ringo Starr's "It Don't Come Easy," The Beatles' "One After 909," Frank and Nancy Sinatra's "Something Stupid," Bruce Springsteen's "Downbound Train," and The Who's "The Seeker."
Jennifer Warnes, Another Time, Another Place (BMG Rights Management) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)
The beloved singer returns with her first studio album since 2001's The Well. Another Time, Another Place reunites her with co-producer Roscoe Beck (Famous Blue Raincoat) as they tackle songs by Eddie Vedder, John Legend, Mark Knopfler, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, and more.
The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, Play It Again, Marvin! (Varese Sarabande) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)
Varese Sarabande preserves a performance by The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra in tribute to the late, great Marvin Hamlisch. The orchestra is joined by vocalists Sylvia McNair, Doug LaBrecque, and Judy Harrison on a program including such songs as "Nobody Does It Better," "The Way We Were," "They're Playing My Song," "If You Remember Me," "Sunshine, Lollipops, and Rainbows" and much more!
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"It was like I'd finally met my maker," enthuses Rhys Darby of meeting Jim Carrey, speaking with a degree of awe he might otherwise reserve for a UFO sighting, explaining how the two slapsticking, physical comedians bonded over their intention to buy jetpacks. "$100,000 is nothing to him of course," the 34-year-old Aucklander laughs, "but I might need to make more movies".
As a sound effects specialist, impersonations of jetpacks have been a fixture in Darby's repertoire since childhood, along with robots, dinosaurs and an entire menagerie of mythical creatures.
Darby is flying into the UK next week, by conventional means disappointingly, for two dates to promote his debut stand-up DVD Imagine That! It includes a typically energetic portrayal of the comic's childhood and stint in the New Zealand army, which he was encouraged to join by his mother.
Darby's cartoonish stand-up, in which he chiefly recalls his younger, foolish self indulging in escapist tomfoolery, seems a world away from the role that is currently turning him into a star, that of the strait-laced, ineffectual band manager Murray Hewitt in cult sitcom Flight of the Conchords.
Tellingly though, when Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie recruited their fellow Kiwi to play Brian, Murray's prototype in the BBC radio series that preceded the Conchords' New York-based television show, they rejected the five silly voices Darby offered them in favour of his own. Moreover, the adolescent fantasising the comedian presents in his stand-up would undoubtedly resonate with Murray, a frustrated deputy cultural attaché in the New Zealand consulate who dreams of managing a successful rock band and witnessing a "leggy blonde" sweep by on a photocopier.
Indeed, his wife Rosie calls him the most confident person she knows, yet "without being arrogant about it".
Starring Clement and McKenzie as struggling musicians, the cast of the Emmy-nominated Conchords, which has screened on BBC Four in the UK, exist in a strange parallel universe to their characters in the show. Within the world of the comedy, the few songs that the band actually perform – those that aren't in their heads – are unremittingly awful and their "fanbase" consists of a solitary stalker, Mel, played by if.comedy nominee Kristen Schaal. In reality though, the Conchords' latest album made number three on the US billboard charts and they have legions of ardent followers, the 'Flight Attendants'.
"We've had to cordon off certain streets for filming," Darby says of production of the eagerly anticipated second series, which Clement and McKenzie have suggested will be the last. "The fans find out where we're doing it and invariably you hear girls yelling things out." He himself recently portrayed an obsessive fan in a Nike commercial with Roger Federer, breaking into the Swiss tennis star's home and engaging in a racket duel that recalled the Cato scenes in The Pink Panther.
As a certifiable loser in a culture that champions achievement, the popular, sometimes overshadowing appeal of the Conchords' manager has undoubtedly been the unlikeliest aspect of the band's US success, with fans asking after Murray at the duo's live performances and the character winning New Zealander of the Year in 2007.
Conchords was Darby's screen acting debut. His follow-up is playing Carrey's boss in the movie Yes Man, out December and adapted from Dundonian author and TV presenter Danny Wallace's comic memoir of saying "yes" to everything.
The film's director Peyton Reed "loved Murray and wanted me to do a reading for this role" Darby relates. "It was one of those occasions when I was meeting some very well-known people and they were more excited to meet me than I was of them. I was really thrown by that.
"It's totally different to the book. Obviously, they've created my character to make it bigger. Norman is a little bit more flamboyant than Murray, likes to hold these fancy dress parties and he's a bit more of a nerd, but he still has that enduring decency. It was good for me with it being my first movie, because if the character had been really different to what I'd just done, I'd probably have shat myself.
He maintains that Carrey was a "really supportive" presence on set, but he still had to occasionally raise his game.
In May, Darby appears in Richard Curtis' The Boat That Rocked, set in 1996 and loosely based on the pirate station Radio Caroline, alongside Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Bill Nighy. Fortunately for a fledgling actor in such distinguished company, he was once again asked to play to his strengths.
Rhys Darby's live stand-up DVD, Imagine That!, is out now.
A version of this article originally appeared in the Scotsman, October 8.


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Singer Ronnie Spector has died at the age of 78 following a "brief battle" with cancer, her family has confirmed.
The singer, who was known for the 1960s hits "Be My Baby," and "Baby, I Love You", was surrounded by her family and husband Jonathan when she died today.
He family announced the news in a statement, as they said: "Our beloved earth angel, Ronnie, peacefully left this world today after a brief battle with cancer. She was with family and in the arms of her husband, Jonathan.
"Ronnie lived her life with a twinkle in her eye, a spunky attitude, a wicked sense of humour and a smile on her face. She was filled with love and gratitude.
"Her joyful sound, playful nature and magical presence will live on in all who knew, heard or saw her.
"In lieu of flowers, Ronnie requested that donations be made to your local women's shelter or to the American Indian College Fund.
"A celebration of Ronnie's life and music will be announced in the future.
"The family respectfully asks for privacy at this time."
Ronnie Spector performs during the 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York
Ms Spector, whose real name was Veronica Yvette Bennett, formed The Ronettes with her sister Estelle Bennett and their cousin Nedra Talley.
Her husband Phil Spector, whom she was married to from 1968 to 1972, also produced their records.
After signing a record deal, the group released a number of successful hits, but they broke up in early 1967.
Ms Spector went on to carve a solo career and released five studio albums.
Ronnie Spector in concert at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton in 2017. Pic: Larry Marano/Shutterstock
She then reformed the Ronettes in 1973, although their new records failed to make an impact in the charts.
The singer then went on as a solo artist instead.
She joined the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Ronettes in 2007.
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Cider with Rosie by Laurie Lee, adapted for the stage by Nick Darke with live music by The People String Foundation. Performed at the amazing Minack Theatre.
Laurie Lee's gentle and beautifully touching story recounts the defining moments of his adolescent life, recalling glorious outings, frozen white winters, long hot, hazy summers, tyrannical teachers, erratic family life and, of course, that first cider-fuelled encounter.
This version was performed as part of a festival celebrating Nick Darke's life (The Nick Darke Festival) with a good Trebiggan twist thrown in!


Involuntary Commitment or Adjudication of Incompetency. If a lawyer has been judicially declared incompetent or is involuntarily committed on the grounds of incompetency or disability, the court, upon proper proof of the fact, shall enter an order immediately transferring the lawyer to disability inactive status for an indefinite period until the further order of the court. A copy of the order shall be served, in the manner the court may direct, upon the lawyer, his or her guardian, or the director of the institution to which the lawyer has been committed.
Inability to Properly Defend. If a respondent alleges in the course of a disciplinary proceeding an inability to assist in the defense due to mental or physical incapacity, the court shall immediately transfer the lawyer to disability inactive status pending determination of the incapacity.
(1) If the court determines the claim of inability to defend is valid, the disciplinary proceeding shall be deferred and the respondent retained on disability inactive status until the court subsequently considers a petition for transfer of the respondent to active status. If the court considering the petition for transfer to active status determines the petition shall be granted, the court shall also determine the disposition of the interrupted disciplinary proceedings.
(2) If the court determines the claim of incapacity to defend to be invalid, the disciplinary proceeding shall resume and the respondent shall immediately be placed on interim suspension pending the final disposition of the matter.
Proceedings to Determine Incapacity. Information relating to a lawyer's physical or mental condition which adversely affects the lawyer's ability to practice law shall be investigated, and where warranted, shall be the subject of formal proceedings to determine whether the lawyer shall be transferred to disability inactive status. The hearings shall be conducted in the same manner as disciplinary proceedings, except that all of the proceedings shall be confidential. The court shall provide for such notice to the respondent of proceedings in the matter as it deems proper and advisable and may appoint a lawyer to represent the respondent if the respondent is without adequate representation. The court may take or direct whatever action it deems necessary or proper to determine whether the respondent is so incapacitated, including the examination of the respondent by qualified medical experts designated by the court. If, upon due consideration of the matter, the court concludes that the respondent is incapacitated from continuing to practice law, it shall enter an order transferring the respondent to disability inactive status for an indefinite period and until the further order of the court. Any pending disciplinary proceedings against the respondent shall be held in abeyance.
Public Notice of Transfer to Disability Inactive Status. The board shall cause a notice of transfer to disability inactive status to be published in the journal of the state bar and in a newspaper of general circulation in each judicial district in which the lawyer maintained an office for the practice of law.
Reinstatement from Disability Inactive Status.
(1) Generally. No respondent transferred to disability inactive status may resume active status except by order of this court.
(2) Petition. Any respondent transferred to disability inactive status shall be entitled to petition for transfer to active status once a year, or at whatever shorter intervals the court may direct in the order transferring the respondent to disability inactive status or any modifications thereof.
(3) Examination. Upon the filing of a petition for transfer to active status, the court may take or direct whatever action it deems necessary or proper to determine whether the disability has been removed, including a direction for an examination of the respondent by qualified medical experts designated by the court. In its discretion, the court may direct that the expense of the examination be paid by the respondent.
(4) Waiver of Doctor-Patient Privilege. With the filing of a petition for reinstatement to active status, the respondent shall be required to disclose the name of each psychiatrist, psychologist, physician and hospital or other institution by whom or in which the respondent has been examined or treated since the transfer to disability inactive status. The respondent shall furnish to this court written consent to the release of information and records relating to the disability if requested by the court or court-appointed medical experts.
(5) Learning in Law; Bar Examination. The court may also direct that the respondent establish proof of competence and learning in law, which proof may include certification by the bar examiners of successful completion of an examination for admission to practice.
(6) Granting Petition for Transfer to Active Status. The court shall grant the petition for transfer to active status upon a showing by clear and convincing evidence that the disability has been removed.
(7) Judicial Declaration of Competence. If a respondent transferred to disability inactive status on the basis of a judicial determination of incompetence has been judicially declared to be competent, the court may dispense with further evidence that his disability has been removed and may immediately direct his reinstatement to active status upon terms as are deemed proper and advisable.
Since the principal responsibility of the agency is to protect the public, it must concern itself with disabled lawyers who endanger the interests of clients, even if no misconduct has been committed. It is important that incapacity not be treated as misconduct, and to clearly distinguish willful conduct from conduct beyond the control of the lawyer.
If the lawyer's disability has been judicially determined or is admitted, there is no need for further proceedings before the court issues an order of transfer to disability inactive status. The order transferring the lawyer to disability inactive status should clearly state the conditions which must be met for the lawyer to be reinstated to active status.
If the respondent in a disciplinary proceeding alleges inability to conduct a defense because of present disability, he or she should be transferred immediately to disability inactive status to protect existing and prospective clients. A proceeding to determine whether the respondent is in fact disabled should be initiated immediately. If the respondent is found to be disabled, the transfer to disability inactive status remains in force until and unless he or she has established that the disability has terminated. At such time the further disposition of proceedings alleging misconduct should be determined. If it is determined that the claim of current disability is unsubstantiated, the proceedings predicated on the allegations of misconduct should be immediately resumed.
Disability proceedings remain confidential until the final order of the court, because medical evidence or other peculiarly personal information relating to the lawyer is often involved. Public disclosure is necessary whenever a lawyer's license to practice has been limited in any way. Failure to reveal the fact of transfer to disability inactive status would mislead the public and others likely to come into contact with the lawyer into believing that he remains eligible to practice.
Petitions for reinstatement from disability inactive status should be filed with the board and served on counsel. Factual issues underlying petitions for reinstatement should be assigned by the board to a hearing committee for recommendation to the board and to the court. Orders of reinstatement to active status should be published in the journal of the state bar and in a newspaper of general circulation in each judicial district in which the lawyer maintained an office for the practice of law.
The filing of a petition for reinstatement from disability inactive status must be accompanied by a waiver of doctor-patient privilege so that the court may obtain the information needed to evaluate the claim of rehabilitation. This waiver need apply only to information relating to the disability upon which the transfer to disability inactive status was predicated.


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When Superman responds to an ultrasonic beacon originating on Fort Carroll, an abandoned artificial island just south of Baltimore, MD, he's not certain what waits for him. What he finds is a young solder named Brandy Dunning, who has sought the Man of Steel's assistance in a one-woman whistleblower campaign. In her possession, she has a laptop hard drive containing thousands of classified U.S. military and government files, ranging from trivial memos to detailed dossiers on Task Force X, Enclave A, Project 7734, and dozens of other shady dealings. What she has seen in these files compelled her to act, but her loyalty to country and code have prevented her from going directly to the press. So she turns the information over to Superman, trusting him to be able to do the right thing. Now, Superman is forced to choose between his journalistic instincts and the American government--and either way, he must face the consequences!
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Prince Andrew, Duke of York
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Queen Elizabeth Strips Her Son, Prince Andrew, of All Military Titles and Royal Patronages
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Second son and third child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born 1960)
Alleged victim of the underage sex trafficking ring operated by Jeffrey Epstein
Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
UPDATE: Queen Elizabeth II has removed all of Prince Andrew's military titles and royal patronages days after it emerged that her son, who is also known as the Duke of York, will face a civil trial in New York after his motion to dismiss Virginia Giuffre's sexual assault case was thrown out by a judge.
A statement from Buckingham Palace, released Thursday evening U.K. time, reads: "With The Queen's approval and agreement, The Duke of York's military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to the Queen. The Duke of York will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen."
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Although his HRH (His Royal Highness) title, which was bestowed on him at birth, has not been removed, the prince has, at the Queen's request, agreed he will no longer use the title in a professional capacity, reports the BBC. According to ITV's royal correspondent Chris Ship, the monarch broke the news to her second son in person on Thursday.
The swift move from the Queen comes as Prince Andrew finally breaks his silence on the latest legal development that will see him face a civil trial.
"Given the robustness with which Judge Kaplan greeted our arguments, we are unsurprised by the ruling," a spokesperson tells Variety. "However, it was not a judgement on the merits of Ms Giuffre's allegations. This is a marathon not a sprint and the Duke will continue to defend himself against these claims."
Royal patronages are effectively a figurehead position at a charity or other organization. Prince Andrew initially gave up over 230 of these, including patronage of the English National Ballet, Commonwealth Golfing Society and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, after his disastrous "Newsnight" interview in 2019.
The interview was widely mocked following Prince Andrew's claims he had been at a pizza restaurant in Woking on the night Giuffre alleges he sexually assaulted her and that he was "medically" incapable of sweating, in response to Giuffre's recollection of him "sweating profusely" as he danced in a nightclub.
According to the Daily Express newspaper, Prince Andrew managed to cling onto a "handful" of patronages following the interview, mostly consisting of golf clubs who were reluctant to give up the allure of a royal figurehead.
Following the Queen's intervention, however, Prince Andrew has now given up his remaining patronages.
Because the Queen is head of the British armed forces, with the power to bestow honorary military appointments, Prince Andrew also had a number of titles in the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and Army including Colonel of the Grenadier Guards, Colonel-in-chief of the Royal Irish Regiment and Royal colonel of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
These have also now been removed, effectively leaving the prince a "private" citizen, despite his royal birth.
The Queen's unprecedented intervention, which comes in the year of her jubilee, celebrating 70 years on the throne, follows Wednesday's news that a New York judge had thrown out Prince Andrew's motion to dismiss Giuffre's civil case.
The British royal's legal team sought to have Giuffre's case dismissed on the basis that it was "legally insufficient," largely due to a settlement she signed in 2009 with Epstein, which Prince Andrew claimed released him from any liability. However, a judge denied the motion on Wednesday, noting that the 2009 agreement "cannot be said to demonstrate, clearly and unambiguously, that the parties intended the instrument 'directly,' 'primarily,' or 'substantially' to benefit Prince Andrew."
That means that the royal, who is ninth in line to the throne, will be forced to fight Giuffre's claims of sexual assault in a New York courtroom.
Giuffre alleges that Prince Andrew sexually assaulted her when she was 17. She is suing for battery and "intentional infliction of emotional distress." Giuffre has long claimed she was the victim of a sex trafficking ring presided over by Epstein in which the now-deceased financier passed her and other victims around powerful friends and acquaintances between 1999 and 2007.
As the case is a civil matter, however, there is no suggestion that, at this stage, he could face any jail time, unlike his close friend Ghislaine Maxwell, who was recently convicted on charges of sex trafficking linked to Epstein's activities.
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In July 2013, an extended heat episode with extreme high temperature covered Pudong New Area, the largest district in Shanghai. The current study estimates the impacts of temperature and heat waves on emergency department visits (EDV) and emergency ambulance dispatches (EAD) using time-series approaches in Pudong, from 2011 to 2013.
An over-dispersed Poisson generalized additive model was used to examine the association between temperature and EDV and EAD. Heat wave effects with different heat wave definitions considering both the intensity and durations were also estimated.
Immediate effects of temperature on EDV and EAD were detected, after controlling for trends of time and day of week. The exposure-response relationships showed J-shaped curves with higher threshold temperature of EDV than that of EAD visually. When estimating risk changes on heat days compared with non-heat days using different percentiles of daily mean temperature in definition, EAD showed significant increases while non-significant or even negative associations were found for EDV. Heat wave with intensity above the 90th percentile had 2.62% (95% CI: 1.78%, 3.46%) and 0.95% (95% CI: 0.22%, 1.69%) increases in EDV for a duration of at least 2 days and 3 days respectively. The relative increase of EAD were 4.85% (95% CI: 1.42%, 8.39%) and 3.94% (95% CI: 0.88%, 7.10%).
Varied effects of temperature and heat waves on emergency department visits and emergency ambulance dispatches were investigated. This wider view of the health effect of temperature indicated that interventions for both public health education and health services management should be considered in the study region.
As climate change received more global attention, more epidemiological studies have been conducted on the effects of temperature [1–4]. Recent epidemiologic evidence using modern statistical approaches, consisting primarily of the time-series and case-crossover approaches, mainly focused on the temperature-mortality relationship, including all-cause and cause-specific mortality, vulnerable subgroups, confounders and effect modifiers. Peng et al. concluded that the heat associated mortality and morbidity were expected to increase in a warming climate, particularly within the vulnerable populations of the elderly, children, those with chronic diseases, and people with special socio-economic status . Anderson et al. found heat-related mortality was most associated with a shorter lag (average of same day and previous day). Acclimatization, individual susceptibility, and community characteristics all affect heat-related effects on mortality . Basu et al. Characterized temperature and mortality in 9 california counties, no air pollutant examined was found to be a significant confounder or effect modifier . Only a few studies have examined the impacts of temperature on morbidity, mainly concentrated on hospital admissions or heat-related emergency data [8–12]. Relevant literature before 2005 found contrasting patterns of hospital admission and mortality during heat waves, which could be explained by different sources of variation(country, data source, data quality) . The 2006 California heat wave had a substantial effect on emergency department visits across the state [RR = 6.30; 95% (CI), 5.67–7.01], children (0–4 years of age) and the elderly (≥65 years of age) were at greatest risk . A comparative study in Phoenix, Arizona and Chicago, Illinois using heat-related emergency calls data identified different threshold temperatures (35.0 in Chicago and 45.0 in Phoenix) and differences in the vulnerability and sensitivity of the cities. The study empirically demonstrated the need for improved adaptive capacity and suggested future strategies for achieving this goal .
A variety of temperature metrics have been applied across studies, including the ambient temperature (mean, maximum, minimum daily temperature), apparent temperature, diurnal temperature range, and extreme temperatures (heat waves) [13, 14]. The definition of heat wave varied across different study designs, in terms of intensity and duration of the heat. Some studies addressed the impacts of heat episodes [15, 16], while some examined the effect modification by different heat characteristics [17, 18], and some examined the heat slopes and identified threshold temperatures [19, 20]. The threshold temperature above which mortality increases, also called the minimum mortality temperature, can be an indicator of adaptive or acclimatization.
The current evidence suggested that the temperature impacts varied by geographic, climate, and population characteristics, but mainly from western developed countries [21–23]. Only few studies conducted in Asia developing countries like China, most of which unfortunately focused on associations between temperature or heat waves and mortality [24–26].
In July 2013, an extended heat with extreme high temperature covered Pudong New Area, the largest district in Shanghai. This unusual heat episode had broken the heat records of Shanghai in over 141 years, and underwent 16 days with a daily maximum temperature more than 38°C. The current study estimates the impacts of temperature and heat waves on emergency department visits and emergency ambulance dispatches using time-series approaches in Pudong, from 2011 to 2013. To our knowledge, this is the first study conducted in this region, so that specific public health policies can be implemented for this district rather than for the entire geographic area.
The current study was conducted in Pudong New Area (latitude 31.221 and longitude 121.544), the largest district in Shanghai, from 1 Jan 2011 to 31 Aug 2013. Pudong had a population of 5.26 million,within a land area of 1430 square kilometers, both representing 22% of Shanghai' total. It has a maritime climate with four distinct seasons, the annual average temperature was 16.7°C, and the annual precipitation was 1343.9 mm (2012 Statistical Yearbook).
Emergency department visits (EDV) data were obtained from the Pudong Institute for Health Development. Patient visits in emergency department were recorded by the Health Information Systerm (HIS) of hospitals, a total number of all emergency department visits was computed everyday.
Emergency ambulance dispatches (EAD) data were available from Pudong Medical Emergency Center, the unique authority for pre-hospital medical service in Pudong. Each dispatch was recorded by the 120 Network Platform which connected with Global Position System (GPS). Each record contains the address of the dispatch destination, the day and time when the call was made. Although most of the records contains a complaint of the patient, they were in very general terms and were difficult to code using International Classification of Diseases (ICD). In this study only daily counts of all dispatches were used.
Meteorological data came from the Pudong New Area Weather Office, including mean, maximum, and minimum temperature, average relative humidity, average wind velocity, rainfall and atmospheric pressure. All weather data were delivered as daily measurements from the Century Park Automatic Monitoring Station (see detailed location in Additional file 1: Figure S1).
where E(Y t ) is the expected number of EDV and EAD, assumed to follow an over dispersed Poisson distribution on day t; β0 is the model intercept; s(Time t ) is the regression spline function of a variable representing time to adjust for long-term trends and seasonal patterns, degrees of freedom (DF) for trend was selected automatically by the Generalized Cross Validation (GCV) criterion; DOW t is the categorical variable for day of the week; s(T t ) is the spline function of temperature on day t, it should be a(T t ) when treating temperature as a linear term and a is the vector of effect coefficients.
Lag structures were considered to capture any delayed effects of temperature, with the temperature term on the same day and also moving average values up to 7 days before.
where s(DOY t ) is a spline function for day of the year to describe the seasonal pattern ; Year t is a categorical variable of calendar year for 2011–2013; a is the vector of regression coefficients for EDV or EAD on heat (heat wave) days versus non-heat (non-heat wave) days; HW t is 0 if day t is a non-heat (non-heat wave)day, 1 if day t is a heat (heat wave) day.
Heat waves: a period of heat days with duration of at least 2 or 3 days.
The data were analyzed using the package "mgcv" version 1.7-22 in the statistical software R version 3.0.1 (2013 The R Foundation for Statistical Computing) . All statistical analyses were two-sided and significance was set at P < 0.05.
We applied several sensitivity analyses. First, we considered other temperature definitions. Different metrics of temperature (the minimum and maximum temperature rather than the mean temperature) were introduced into the basic model separately. We also examined robustness of the estimates through incorporating a range of DFs for temporal spline, by using fixed DFs for the regression spline function. Third, we removed the spikes in the EDV data by removing the upper 95% daily EDV values of an individual year separately, and re-run our analyses to see if the results were largely influenced by these unknown events.
A total of 4,450,556 EDV and 246,372 EAD were enrolled during the study period. Table 1 summarizes the morbidity indicators and meteorological variables in Pudong, Jan 2011-Aug 2013 (974 days). Daily counts of EDV and EAD were 4579 and 253 respectively. During the study period, the mean, maximal and minimal temperatures were 17.2°C, 21.3°C and 13.9°C.Figure 1 shows the time series of EDV and EAD, along with the daily mean temperature. No obvious seasonal patterns showed in these two morbidity indicators. The EDV data showed three spikes: one early in 2011, another in July 2012, and a third on Jan. 30th 2013. As no obvious cause was detected after considering holidays and influenza information, we re-run the analyses by removing this three spikes in our sensitivity analyses (results shown later).
Emergency department visits (upper), emergency ambulance dispatches (middle) and daily mean temperature (down) in Pudong, 2011–2013.
Figure 2 shows the effects of daily mean temperature on EDV and EAD along the lags up to 7 days respectively. Model controlled for trends of time and day of week. Temperature showed immediate effects on both of the morbidity indicators, with greatest effects on the same day as event (lag0).
Relative risks of daily mean temperature on emergency department visits and emergency ambulance dispatches with different lags in Pudong, 2011–2013. The triangles reflect the central estimates of relative risks per degree C and the vertical lines show the 95% confidence intervals. Model controlled for trends of time and day of week.
Figure 3 shows the exposure-response relationship between daily mean temperature and EDV and EAD at the same day as event (lag0), after controlling for confounders in the models (plots of the time term in statistical model equation 1 were provided in Additional file 1: Figure S2). Both of the relationship showed J-shaped curves, indicating a one-threshold model of the temperature-morbidity association. The threshold temperature (which indicates that morbidity level will increase if the temperature increases from this point) of EDV is higher than that of EAD visually. The increase in relative risk for per unit increase of temperature is also higher for EDV as shown by the steeper slope on the right-hand side of the curve. However, the estimated spline curve of EDV decreased when daily mean temperature exceeded around 30°C.
General relationship between daily mean temperature and emergency department visits (left), emergency ambulance dispatches (right) in Pudong, 2011–2013. The dotted line show the 95% confidence intervals. Model controlled for trends of time (df = 9), and day of week.
Table 2 shows the risks of high temperature on EDV and EAD after controlling for day of the year, day of week and calendar year, using data only from the warm season (May-September). Every 1°C increase in daily mean temperature showed a 0.60% increase (95% Confidence interval (CI): 0.53%, 0.66%) in EDV, and a 1.25% increase (95% CI: 0.97%, 1.53%) in EAD (plots of the time term in statistical model equation 2 were provided in Additional file 1: Figure S3). When estimating risk changes on heat days compared with non-heat days using different percentiles of daily mean temperature in definition, EAD showed significant increases while non-significant or even negative associations were found for EDV.
amodel controlled for day of the year, day of week and calendar year; daily mean temperature applied as a linear term.
bdefinitions of heat (heat90, heat95, heat99): days at temperatures above the 90th (29.67°C), 95th (30.70°C) and 99th (33.05°C) percentile daily mean temperature respectively.
cRisks on heat days compared with non-heat days; model controlled for day of the year, day of week and calendar year; daily mean temperature included into the model as a spline term.
Table 3 shows percent changes of risks on heat wave days compared with non-heat wave days for EDV and EAD under different definitions of heat wave. The results indicated strong associations between heat waves and morbidity outcomes, although the risks varied depend on different definitions used. For instance, heat wave with intensity above the 90th percentile, had 2.62% (95% CI: 1.78%, 3.46%) and 0.95% (95% CI: 0.22%, 1.69%) increases in EDV for a duration of at least 2 days and 3 days respectively. The relative increase of EAD were 4.85% (95% CI: 1.42%, 8.39%) and 3.94% (95% CI: 0.88%, 7.10%). Negative or non-significant results were found for heat waves with higher intensity, except for the heat waves with intensity above 99th percentile.
amodel controlled for day of the year, day of week, calendar year and temperature as a spline term. Percent changes (95% CI) in estimated risks on heat-wave days compared with non-heat-wave days were presented. Daily mean temperature of percentiles were 90th (29.67°C), 95th (30.70°C) and 99th (33.05°C), respectively.
The sensitivity analyses using different temperature metrics in equation 1 yielded similar results, the effects on EDV and EAD decreased a little when using daily maximum and minimum temperature respectively (results showed in Additional file 1: Table S1 and Additional file 1: Figure S4). To examining the robustness of the estimates, our sensitivity analyses incorporated a range of DF for temporal spline. For the same day mean temperature, when the DF of time changed from 9–17, the effects on EDV fluctuated between 0.84%/°C and 1.14%/°C, which were close to the estimate (0.83%/°C) when DF of time was selected automatically by the GCV criterion. Similarly, there were minor changes for EAD (results not shown).
We re-run our analyses by removing the spikes in the EDV data, similar estimates were observed. Every 1°C increase in daily mean temperature corresponded to a 0.90% increase (95% CI: 0.67%, 1.12%) of EDV (results showed in Additional file 1: Table S2).
In this study, we analyzed the association between temperature and two kinds of morbidity indicators, EDV and EAD. Immediate effects of temperature were found, both with a greatest effect on the same day as event (lag0). Similar exposure-response relationships were found for these two temperature-morbidity associations, basically in 'J'-shaped version. The estimated spline curve of EDV showed a higher threshold temperature and may reflect the lower level of heat sensitivity. But the slope decreased when daily mean temperature exceeded around 30°C visually which may indicating acclimatization and self-protection of the population, as some of the emergency department visits were not very urgent cases, and patients without severe illnesses may choose to stay at home and delay their hospital visit activity on days with extreme temperature. We also estimated heat wave effects with different definitions considering both the intensity and durations, using data of the warm season (May-September). Heat wave with intensity above the 90th percentile and a duration of at least 2 days or 3 days, had 2.62% (95%CI: 1.78%, 3.46%) and 0.95% (95% CI: 0.22%, 1.69%) increases in EDV, 4.85% (95% CI: 1.42%, 8.39%) and 3.94% (95% CI: 0.88%, 7.10%) increases in EAD respectively.
While the temperature-mortality relationship was widely investigated, less attention was paid into research of morbidity indicators. Study conducted in Brisbane, Australia found significant association between temperature and emergency admissions for stroke, its impact varied with different type of stroke . Green et al. found that a 10 degrees F increase in mean apparent temperature was associated with a 3.5% (95% CI: 1.5, 5.6) increase in ischemic stroke and increases in several other disease-specific outcomes in nine California counties . Strong effects were showed with diabetic and circulatory visits per 1°C increase in temperature above an identified threshold in Chiang Mai, Thailand .
Consistent with the evidence found with temperature, increased hospitalizations have been associated with heat waves in Chicago , Australia , California  and Canada . Although no standard definition of heat waves were used, most studies applied a combination of intensity and duration [17, 18, 21, 36]. Some studies also suggested heat waves in early summer seemed to cause greater health effects . A population-based cohort study in Taiwan identified the annual first extreme heat event with the temperature of 99th percentile was associated with elevated ERV for all cause and cardiopulmonary diseases .
Given the lack of research into temperature and ambulance dispatches, the current study contributes to an understanding of the impact of temperature and heat waves on morbidity indicators in China. In previous studies, a Toronto study reported large increases in ambulance response calls during the summer period , studies in Italy and Australia found immediate and short-term increasing risks of heat on ambulance dispatches [40, 41]. A case-series study in the Adelaide metropolitan population found a 4% (95% CI: 1%, 7%) increase of total ambulance transport during heat waves . As the ambulance dispatch data is an important resource in public health activities and is effectively available in real-time, while the mortality data can only be considered reliable after several days, the use of emergency ambulance dispatches as an indicator of health effects of heat episodes other than mortality is efficient.
The current study has some limitations. First, the study was limited to a relatively short period, the conclusions comparisons with other studies should be made with caution. Studies to identify the vulnerable subgroups of mortality from high ambient temperature found differences in susceptibility relating to socioeconomic factors [9, 32, 43]. Further investigation using individual-level data is needed. The possible confounding by air pollution was not considered in this study as the data was not available. In previous studies considering the effects of temperature on mortality, a high correlation was found between temperature and air pollutants, but some found no effect modification or confounding by pollution [7, 44].
However, this is the first study to our knowledge exploring the heat wave effects on non-fatal health outcomes using two types of morbidity indicators, the emergency department visits and emergency ambulance dispatches in China. One of the key contributions of this study is improving understanding of the heat-morbidity relationship in Shanghai, China. As emergency is considered to be less severe and more acute, and can catch the effect of temperature at the early stage even pre-hospital conditions, also the ambulance dispatches are effectively available in real-time, the current heat warning system which was typically implemented based on mortality must take into account heat-related morbidity indicators. Our study achieved a wider view of the health effect of temperature and heat episodes in the study region, interventions for both public health education and health services management should be considered. First, it can inform the municipal government to improve their public health education plans about the hazards of heat; the immediate effects of temperature suggests more accurate weather forecast as this is the most important input; an appropriate response to heat alerts, especially for pre-hospital health services and clinical resource allocation is also needed.
The current study identified the heat-morbidity relationship in Pudong, China. Varied effects of temperature and heat waves on emergency department visits and emergency ambulance dispatches were detected. This study achieved a wider view of the health effect of temperature in the study region, interventions for both public health education and health services management should be considered.
We thank the Pudong Institute for Health Development for providing data on emergency department visits, and Pudong Medical Emergency Center for providing data on emergency ambulance dispatches.
This study was supported by Health and Family Planning Commission of Pudong New Area (PW2013D-12).
QS, MY and XZ conceived and conducted the study design; MY performed data analysis in consultation with YG and drafted the manuscript; XS, XL, AY, FG reviewed, edited, and revised the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.


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11.00 Lovely, second breakfast at the veranda facing west from the castle with a spectacular view towards Oresund and some really nice sandwiches, pastries, tea or coffee.
Tours on your own in the park and some shopping.
12.45 A short ride through Helsingborg city will take us to Fredriksdal open-air museum and the botanic park. We will be presented to the 1800th century summer residence which was built by the original owners of this land and park before we have our lunch at the Fredriksdal Garden Café.
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9.15 Bus leaves for Båstad. Lecture on the bus about Swedish garden and landscape history.
10.00 Arrival at Norrvikens Gardens, the garden of the famous Swedish garden architect Rudolf Abelin who created an extraordinary garden on an old fruit farm 1906. Abelin was fascinated both in the Italian renaissance gardens as well as in Japanese garden traditions and at Norrviken today you will experience his efforts in creating different garden rooms in different styles which charmingly incorporate this typical landscape of Scania. Marvelous views are promised.
12.00 Lunch at the wonderful Restaurant Salamander which is situated in the old villa of Rudolf Abelin.
13.30 Our bus leaves and drives through the beech forest at the "Italian Road" to the village Hallavara where we will spend some time at Bäckdalens Café & Nursery for shop plants or flowers, have a Swedish "fika", and talk to the owners about growing organic herbs, tomatoes, chili, salads and lots of other things.
8.30 Bus leaves for the city Landskrona and Citadellets Colonies and Rothoffs colony museum. Short lecture on the bus about the history of colony gardens in Sweden. We will have a really nice stroll around this beautiful area and visit some passionate colony gardeners who proudly present their gardens and lovely houses. We will also have a nice picnic with coffee & cinnamon buns, strong traditions in this garden world of Sweden.
12.30 Lunch in the restaurant at Alnarp, University of Agriculture, castle & park.
13.30 Open house lecture and guiding in the university park, discussing the legacy of Carl von Linné, innovations in botany in Sweden today and visiting some real treasures among the plants in this beautiful park.
16.30 Afternoon tea at Tirups Herb Garden, a lovely place for all of you that love herbs with organic plants to see in the show garden, plants to buy in the nursery and exquisite cakes and teas in the café.
17.30 Bus leaves for Helsingborg. Discussions and evaluation on the bus and farewell salutations as well as Welcome Back wishes to our beautiful, fresh, peaceful and friendly Scania!


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