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Italy – Rector Major at book presentation: "I Christened the Pope", on Fr Enrico Pozzoli, SDB
(ANS - Rome) - "He spent hours and hours in the confessional and over the years he had become the point of reference for all the Salesians in Buenos Aires and the surrounding communities ... he was truly a great confessor." These were the words of the Holy Father, about Fr Enrico Pozzoli, the Salesian missionary who baptized little Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires on Christmas day 1936. This and much more is contained in the book published by the Vatican Publishing House (LEV) "Ho fatto cristiano il Papa" by the journalist from Lodi, Ferruccio Pallavera, which will be presented across various locations including Rome, on Friday 12 November at the Pontifical Urbaniana University in an event that will also see the Rector Major of the Salesians, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, together with other illustrious figures.
A "worker of the Kingdom of God", a "saint", as Pope Francis himself defined him, but at the same time a missionary like many others, who left Lombardy for Argentina in the years of Italian emigration to Latin America at the beginning of the twentieth century. Fr Enrico Pozzoli's story would perhaps have fallen into oblivion, like that of many such "saints next door", if this Salesian priest, born in Senna Lodigiana in 1880 and died in Buenos Aires 81 years later, had not baptized the child who would later become the pontiff of the Catholic Church.
In Pallavera's book, which is also a historical cross-section of the life of the peasants of the Lodi area between the two centuries and of the Salesian missions in Patagonia in the same years, the relationship between the whole Bergoglio family and that Salesian with a passion for photography and the hobby of repairing watches is reconstructed in detail. Fr Pozzoli was, indeed, at center stage at various times. He was the intermediary who introduced Mario Bergoglio and Regina Sivori, the future pontiff's parents to each other. It was he, who presided their wedding; and again it was him, who helped the parents of the future Pope to accept the request of their eldest son to enter the seminary.
Many details of the life of the missionary Fr Enrico Pozzoli that emerge from Pallavera's book were told to the author by Pope Francis himself. "When in 2020, I finished the first draft of the book, I realized that I had some substantial gaps," says the journalist. "The only person who could fill the gaps in my research was the Pope. So, I wrote to Pope Francis, to tell him that I was developing a biography of the priest who had baptized him, but I never imagined that he would call and invite me to Casa Santa Marta for a one-hour private interview. Thanks to that exclusive interview, I was not only able to fill in the holes in my story, but I had to practically rewrite the book."
Fr Pozzoli's biography will be presented:
- on Wednesday 10 November, at 6.00 pm, in Asti, in the presence of the bishop of the city, Most Rev. Marco Prastaro;
- on Friday 12 November, at 6.30 pm, at the Pontifical Urbaniana University, in Rome. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, the Minister of Defense, Lorenzo Guerini, and the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime would be present;
- on Sunday 14 November, at 3.00 pm, in Senna Lodigiana, in the presence of Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches;
- on Wednesday 17 November, at 8.45 pm, in Lodi, with felicitations by the bishop of the city, Most Rev. Maurizio Malvestiti, and the director of L'Osservatore Romano, Andrea Monda.
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RMG – Pope Francis to the Salesians: "Do dream ... and make others dream as well!"
RMG – The Pope's prayer 50 years ago: "I believe in the loving gaze of God that came forth to invite me to follow Him"
Fr Jorge Mario Bergoglio: 50 years of priesthood
Thailand – Pope's Cousin, Sr Anna Rosa Sivori, FMA, speaks of Holy Father's visit
Argentina - "San Lorenzo de Almagro": a club with Salesian roots
Vatican - Pope Francis: "What Salesian for today's youth? A concrete man, who takes courageous decisions"
Vatican - A "mate", a book and a request: Cardinal Daniel Sturla, SDB, with Pope at Vatican
Vatican - Pope Francis and Fr Musante in a historic photograph
RMG – Spirituality Day of the Salesian Family 2022: here is the program
The Message of the Rector Major Don Ángel Fernández Artime:Two Giants of the Salesian Charism – One Following the Other
RMG – Official video of Rector Major's 2022 Strenna available on ANSChannel
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Last Sunday, three of us in my group woke up shortly before 4 am to meet our guide and walk in the darkness towards a ritual hundreds of years old. Along the way we stopped to watch huge carpets being created on the cobblestone streets out of brightly-colored sawdust, patterned in traditional Guatemalan designs, at times adorned with long green pine needles, flowers, and vegetables. The community artists creating these carpets sometimes used flour sieves to shake new colors of sawdust onto mosaic cardboard templates laid carefully on top of the existing colors. To put details in the middle of the carpets, long wooden boards were suspended over the carpets, the artists laying on top of them to complete their work. Floodlit in the dark, they were breathtaking.
We joined other pilgrims walking along the way, as the streets were for the most part closed to cars. After more than a mile hike in the pre-dawn, we arrived at the Catholic church in the village of San Bartolome, on the outskirts of Antigua. A Mass was already being performed on a raised platform in the courtyard, and close to a thousand people were already gathered when we arrived. Standing at the back edge of the crowd, we waited more than an hour before the Fifth Sunday of Lent procession slowly made its way out of the church just as the sun began to light the sky.
The 40-foot wooden platform inched its way out the door, as if the church itself were giving birth. Carried by 90 men dressed in purple robes with hoods that covered them from head to foot, the statues on the platform depicted Christ's suffering as he carried his cross toward his crucifixion. I was told that the platform weighed 7000 pounds, and over the course of the procession that wound its way through the streets of Antigua over the course of 19 hours, over 10,000 men would take their turn at shouldering that load. Followed by a band whose musicians would accompany the platform the entire day with no replacements, the somber music perfectly reflected the events being depicted. After a while, another smaller platform emerged, this time the Virgin Mary being carried by women dressed in black and white.
The procession made its way along the streets packed with the faithful – and the onlookers. The beautiful carpets that had just been created and laid out the path of the procession were walked on and destroyed – symbolizing the impermanence of life. Trying to stay ahead of the procession so we could see the beautiful carpets before they were trampled was one of our goals, once we had stopped back at the hotel and picked up the rest of the group that had chosen a good night's sleep. When the procession finally passed by the spot I had staked out to watch them go by, I was struck by the faces of those carrying the heavy load – a mirror of the determination and suffering that was depicted on the face of the statue they were carrying.
It was an experience I won't easily forget, a tangible symbol of a community working together to create an all-encompassing, shared ritual that illustrates the deep devotion they have to Catholicism as well as their culture.


Schools in Abu Dhabi should hire "social officers" as part of government efforts to cut juvenile crime, a prosecutor said.
Officials at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department said these officers, posted in schools, could play a liaison role with the authorities and resolve issues between young people.
Under UAE law, a juvenile is defined as someone who is between seven and 18 years old.
According to official data, the number of cases of juvenile theft jumped almost 15 per cent between 2016 and 2017, up from 199 to 229. But statistics also showed a 27 per cent fall in physical assaults by minors – down from 166 to 120.
Ateqa Al Katheeri, lead prosecutor at the Al Ain Family and Child Affairs Court, said a large number of juvenile crimes occurred at school.
"It's often because juveniles want to appear brave and show off in front of their friends," she said. "Other factors can be due to the home environment where young girls and boys are raised in an aggressive, neglectful and intolerant home.
Last month, parents called for tighter controls to protect pupils after a survey in Dubai showed that many children felt unsafe in the classroom.
The 2017 research from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai showed that 11 per cent of the 64,686 pupils polled did not feel safe when at school.
A similar study in Abu Dhabi revealed that one in three pupils in the capital have been attacked at school.
In June, video footage showing pupils wrecking a classroom in the UAE was widely shared on social media.The footage was condemned by the Ministry of Education.
Outside of school premises, official figures show the number of recorded juvenile offences in Abu Dhabi emirate dropped by 25 per cent between 2016 and 2017.
Courts dealt with 1,402 cases in 2016 compared with 1,051 last year. About 120 of the 1,051 offences last year involved physical assault.
Traffic offences by juveniles also dropped, falling from 687 in 2016 to 423 last year.
"The numbers have gone down but we need to eradicate [offending]," Ms Al Katheeri said.
Assaults are considered an offence if the victim becomes ill or suffers permanent disability. Attacks deemed to be intentional carry a seven-year jail term.
On Wednesday, Mrs Al Katheeri said her department had worked hard to prevent offending among juveniles. It collaborates with police and the social services and raises awareness about the causes of assaults through campaign work.
She said more work was needed, however, and that bringing "social officers" into schools would be a step forward. She also called for more police patrols around schools at the start and end of each day.
"A social officer – in addition to a social worker – can help prevent these offences arising," she said. "The role will provide a useful link between the department and schools.
"We also urge schools to implement serious disciplinary punishments – such as expulsions – where appropriate. Summoning parents to school to discuss the issue can help.


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Artful Unveils New Artist Studios in Cleveland Heights
by Josh Usmani
Photos by Entropic Light
After two years of planning and six months of construction, the contracts have been signed, artists are moving in and Artful is finally ready to unveil its new artist studios in Cleveland Heights. In conjunction with the organization's two-year anniversary, Artful invites the public to tour the new space during its free grand opening event from 5 to 9 p.m. this Saturday, March 11.
The Heights area — consisting of Cleveland, Shaker and University Heights — is home to the highest concentration of artists in Northeast Ohio. Despite its high creative population, the area offers little to no studio space. Seeing an opportunity, Artful Ohio Inc. formed about two years ago in an effort to bring affordable artist studio space to the area. The nonprofit organization is a diverse collective of citizens, including artists, educators, local business owners and attorneys.
"It's been amazing to see Artful grow from an idea to reality," says founding board member David King. "I always knew the Heights area was artsy, but I was surprised by just how many artists call this area home. It's exciting to be able to offer support and affordable studio space to artists in my own community. And I believe Artful strengthens Cleveland Heights' tag line, 'Home of the Arts.'"
Artful's founding committee consists of executive director Shannon Morris, board president Brady Dindia, board secretary Rachel Williams, treasurer Lindy Grasser, and board members Sarah Curry, David King, Hillary Lyon and Eric Mundson.
Hoping to extend their impact beyond the walls of the studios, Artful has already begun to develop relationships with the community and fellow local organizations.
"Being involved in this project has brought so much to my own life, which I never could have predicted. It's strengthened friendships, led to new ones, brought to light wonderful partnerships throughout our area, and these are all the qualities we hope Artful will provide our area artists," says Dindia, the board president. "Strong people, strong friendships, strong partnerships make strong communities."
Artful is on the second floor of the Coventry School building at 2843 Washington Blvd. in Cleveland Heights, just steps from Coventry. The building is also home to several other organizations, such as Lake Erie Ink and Ensemble Theatre. Following six months of renovations, overseen by John Williams and Process Creative Studios, Inc., Artful's new home includes 17 individual studios. Although most studios have already been leased, Artful is still accepting applications from local artists.
The new resident artists represent a variety of media, including painting, printmaking, jewelry and more. Resident artists include Judith Barr (mixed media), Adam Brumma (3-D printing), Beverly Carter (jewelry and painting), Dick Dawson (painting), Angela Dobbins-Rivera (soaps, candles and skincare), Mandem (mixed media painting), Satu Papanek (sculpture and mixed media), Susan Prendergast (jewelry), LaSaundra Robinson (painting) and Laura Stack (painting). One studio has been set aside as a space for current college students and recent graduates. Three local students or graduates will be selected to share a studio at a discounted rate.
In addition to individual studios, the space includes a flex space, which will function as a classroom, lounge and gallery. One of the space's most unique architecture features is the interlocking Trusscore PVC walls used to separate the studios. A material used most typically in car washes and slaughterhouses, the plastic walls are brighter and lighter than original drywall, and the material features a semi-reflective quality that is accentuated on sunny days by the building's skylights. To help keep costs and rent low, volunteers — mostly Artful's founders — installed these walls themselves.
Currently in the midst of a three-phase plan, Artful's grand opening is surely just the beginning. Organizers hope Saturday's event will be an opportunity for the public to tour the space and offer important feedback to help the organization serve its community in the most useful ways possible. Guests will have opportunities to vote on potential types of classes and events, as well as the best days and times for the programming. "Now that we are up and running, I am looking forward to learning and creating together," says executive director Morris.
Would-be guests can register through the Artful Facebook event page or by emailing [email protected]. Enter through Door #8 on the west side of the building. Handicap access is available via the South entrance, by Future Heights.
Following Saturday's grand opening, Artful is open to the public by appointment only. To make an appointment, contact Morris by email at [email protected].
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The Cast Of 'People Vs. OJ Simpson' At The 2016 Emmys Dress To Impress On The Red Carpet — PHOTOS
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Their show was adored by many and their red carpet outfits will surely have the same effect. Coming as no surprise, the cast of People v. O.J. were dressed to impress at the 2016 Emmys. Almost everyone involved in the show is up for an award, so you know they were going to comes dressed like winners. This time it wasn't just about the gowns either, the men looked just as stunning as the female cast.
With a whopping seven Emmy nominations in four different categories, there was no way that this cast was going to skip the event. Not only is there a whole lot of talent in this group, but there are some real trendsetters too. There were way more men among the cast than women, but that doesn't meant that the ladies didn't bring it. Sarah Paulson, who is up for an award, shared a sneak peek of her emerald green Prada dress, and I'm so glad she did.
Because the men did outweigh the women in this cast, a lot of the fabulous fashion involves the men as well. Sterling K. Brown was the first to show up. He rocked a classics black and white suit with a bow tie and aviator sunglasses. If the rest of the men look this good, then it'll be a great fashion night for the cast.
How stunning does Paulson look! She picked the perfect fall color that's going to pop on the carpet.
He took the shades off for photos, but kept the bow-tie.
Britton opted for a pop of red for the big night.
David Schwimmer pulled off the colored suit perfect. Navy blue is a great twist to a classic suit.
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"Sparks" is the third single recorded by Barbados-based pop group Cover Drive. The song was released on 29 April 2012 as a digital download in the United Kingdom, taken from their debut album Bajan Style.

Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Sparks" was first released on YouTube on 16 March 2012 at a total length of three minutes and three seconds.

Critical reception
Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the song a positive review stating:

"It's just another night, the boys are getting hype/ But baby in my head, I'm there with you instead," T-Ray bluntly confesses over a clap-happy beat and smooth synths, before Amanda  on a wibbly-lipped chorus that will grab your ears and refuse to let go. With a hook more seductive than a heartthrob vampire, we suspect Cover Drive will have the public under their charms once again. .

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I Didn't Endorse Ogboru, Says Uduaghan, Accused Mischief Makers for Trying To Pitch Him against Delta APC
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Former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has said denied that he boasted that Chief Great Ogboru would be the standard bearer of his new party, All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 gubernatorial election.
He was reacting to an online media report that quoted him (Uduaghan) as saying that APC will win Delta State election with Ogboru in 2019 during his private meeting with the National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole.
But Uduaghan, an APC Delta State senatorial hopeful, in a statement by his
Media Assistant, Monoyo Edon, on Wednesday night, said the report in the online media ascribed to him was the handiwork of mischief makers who are still jittery over his defection from the PDP, and want to pitch him against the leadership of his new party in Delta state.
He said as a grounded politician, he knows the implications of tinkering with party's internal democracy and would not want to get involved with such sensitive issues.
According to the statement, "The attention of Dr. Uduaghan has been drawn to a news report on Premium Times online of August 29, 2018, credited to him wherein it was reported that Uduaghan boasted that Ogboru would be the standard bearer of the party in the 2019 gubernatorial election.
"The public, especially the APC family in Delta State should please disregard the said report as it is a malicious reel of lies geared towards denting the new relationship between Uduaghan and his new party members.
"While it is a fact that the former governor was one of the chieftains, who attended the National Caucus meeting of the APC last Tuesday, it is not true that the party Chairman, Oshiomhole, held a private meeting with Uduaghan where he tasked him with fielding Ogboru as the consensus candidate for the 2019 state gubernatorial election."
Uduaghan, according to the statement, urged members of the party and supporters to disregard the report, noting that no such endorsement was made throughout the duration of the National Caucus meeting.
"It is no longer news that Uduaghan is now a member of the APC after successfully decamping from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Previous articleEdo oil producing communities hail Obaseki for new focus of EDSOGPADEC …tech-based education, industrialisation, job creation receive priority attention Communities in the oil-producing local government areas of Edo State, comprising Orhionmwon, Ikpoba-Okha and Ovia North-East have praised Governor Godwin Obaseki for providing a new direction for the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOGPADEC), which resulted in the approval of funds for industrialisation and education projects in their communities. The projects include the Edo Modular Refinery in Ikpoba-Okha and the roll-out of the Edo Basic Education Transformation Programme (Edo-BEST) in the three local councils. A cross-section of youths in the communities said that the roll-out of the Edo-BEST programme and the construction of the modular refinery will set the state and the local governments, in particular, on the path of progress, as it will not only develop human capital but create an enabling environment for sustainable development. Mr. Efosa Osaigbovo, an indigene of Ikpoba-Okha, said that the refinery project will breathe a new life to the local government and build the capacity of the people to be able to benefit from their God-given resources. "I am most excited with the governor's approval because it will bring development to this local government. It will also afford youths the opportunity to develop skills for sustenance," he added. Barrister Ese Oviasuyi, from Ovia North-East, said that the investment in the children will go a long way in ensuring that they are well equipped to face the realities of the 21st century as they will be able to compete with their mates from any part of the world. "The use of technology in our classrooms will change the lives of the children forever. This is why I applaud the decision of the governor in approving the full rollout. I am certain that everyone from the three local councils that will benefit from this will one day in the future look back and thank Governor Godwin Obaseki for this move." With the Edo-BEST programme, the state government intends to revolutionise the basic education sub-sector and make it the envy of all, with high premium on continuous capacity building for improved productivity in the classroom. The governor approved that the roll-out programme be funded by the EDSOGPADEC, with the sum of N951,594,420.00, to cover the cost of providing top-of-the-range basic education for 62,074 children in all primary schools in the three local councils. These include the initial 11,530 children who benefitted from the pilot phase and the incoming 50, 544 pupils, who will come on onboard in the full roll-out. An initiative of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration, the Edo-BEST programme will "develop a highly-skilled teaching workforce by training, supporting and motivating Edo State teachers to succeed in the classroom of tomorrow; enhance the Edo State Basic Education curriculum thereby empowering our children to compete effectively in the world of work." Similarly, Governor Obaseki, at a recent weekly EXCO meeting, approved the release of N700 million to be pooled from EDSOGPADEC, as redeemable preference shares (investment) in the Edo Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited. According to him, "the company will be involved in the production of petroleum and petrochemical products and other related businesses. The venture will enhance the local refining capacity, thereby increasing the volume of naphtha, kerosene, diesel and residual fuel oil products available in Edo State."
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Do you love American custom bikes as much as Howard Morris?
There were no bikes in my family when I was growing up. It wasn't until I was about 12 that I became interested in them. I used to spend a lot of time at the Southport YMCA, and one day, bike racer Colin Phillips turned up wanting to teach kids how to ride motorcycles. And so, a gang of children, myself included, started to meet to repair, maintain and ride bikes.
I remember that the dad of one of the lads had a coal wagon. We used to load the bikes onto the wagon and take them into a field to ride. It was great fun. That's where my love of motorbikes started. From then on, my bedroom walls became covered with pictures of Easy Riders, Choppers and other exotic bikes.
Howard Morris and wife Julie with their collection.
Now, my mum was happy for me to ride the bikes round fields, but the idea of riding on the road was a big no-no. It took a lot of pleading for my mum to finally give in. I remember once being stopped by the police for riding a friend's Ducati. I got a fine for not having L plates, insurance or a license. I think this was one of the things that made mum realise I had oil in my veins and she wouldn't stop me riding.
I was 18 when I got my first legal road bike – a Yamaha DT250. I travelled to Manchester to get it and brought it back on the train. As soon as I was able to ride it, there was only one place I wanted to go: to my then ex-girlfriend's house. Julie's dad raced bikes. When I stopped outside, she looked at me out of her bedroom window, grabbed a helmet belonging to her dad and off we went. The bike brought us back together and we have now been married 32 years.
Since then I have always had bikes. Julie and I went over to the Isle of Man TT on the 250 and spent hours in a hotel that was taken over by Yamaha. That's when I discovered the Yamaha XS1100. A few months later I had one and it was great! I've had a few Yamahas, a Honda CBR1000RR, five or six BMWs and a few other bikes of little significance. But it's the American custom bike that I always wanted but never dreamed I'd ever own. It's these ones that I have an emotional attachment with; I love everything about them.
They are ridiculous to some but to me they are works of art and you get the pleasure of riding them thrown in for good measure. I have even built an American roadhouse to store them – after all, they are the dream bikes from my bedroom walls all those years ago.
Howard with his American Ironhorse Texas Chopper.
How did you come to acquire this bike?
We had come to the end of a family holiday in the USA but weren't able to fly home – it was when the volcanic ash from Iceland grounded so many flights in 2010. My youngest daughter was going crazy just waiting around so we just decided to start another holiday.
We ended up in Bruce Rossmeyer's in Daytona Beach. I had never seen as many custom bikes or Harleys in one place bikes. The Texas Chopper was there, looking radical and beautiful. American IronHorse had gone bust a few years earlier so the bike was rare – and very expensive! Nevertheless, I made a bid and before I knew it, I'd bought the bike. I transferred the cash, shipping it to Manchester and got it made legal in the UK. The process took a few months but was well worth it.
What makes it a highlight for you?
I love to ride this bike. It is incredible, magnificent – there's nothing like it. And the experience of buying it in the States and shipping it home makes it all the more special.
Any poignant moments with this bike?
As soon as the insurance, registration and plate all came through, I went out on the road. It was quite an experience. On the ride, a police officer passed me on his BMW in the opposite direction, did a U-turn and pulled me over. I started to say that it was fully legal but he just wanted to look at it! He hadn't seen anything like it before.
I was in Daytona Beach again and saw it at a dealership. I did some research and discovered that only 12 of these bikes had ever been built and, as it was a production, it would be easier to get legal in the UK. I saw it again a few days later. It had been sitting in garage in Miami for years and only had 1,200 miles on the clock.
I believe the Chopper sold for over $90,000 when it was first built, but the price had come down over time as there wasn't much demand. I bought it at a fraction of the original price, shipped it over and made it legal.
What are the most important things to know about this bike?
The frame is made from aircraft-grade aluminium, there is no oil tank (the oil is stored in the frame) and it has big 300 tyres on the rear. It is a rigid so there is no suspension at the back, and it has a springer front end. Its length makes it a nightmare on roundabouts. You really need to know what you're doing on this bike. It's not everyone's cup of tea but I love it to bits.
Bourget are still in business, and after I contacted them for a rebuild kit for a brake calliper they sent me the original paperwork and build sheets. They couldn't have been more helpful and the builder is a genius as far as I'm concerned. Considering the fact that the whole bike is aluminium and not easy to weld, the quality of the welding is stunning.
When I first turned the ignition it sounded like the roof had come in. I spent a few hours riding it around Daytona Beach in a t-shirt and sunglasses. Nothing will beat that.
How did you come to acquire the bike?
I got this in Manchester, I soon found a few other Harley riders and we made a lot of great memories together riding the bikes. And I made some terrific friends, I owe a lot to this bike I'll definitely have this one forever – I've had too many good times on it.
It's an easy bike to ride, it looks cool and it does the job it's supposed to do. You can't fault this bike, everyone loves a Harley – even those that say they don't like them stop to admire it when no one's looking.
I took the Fat Boy over to Killarney, Ireland for a rally in a group of about nine. We rented a large house for our stay and the lady whose house it was got a bit of a shock when nine Harley Davidsons turned up!
On the way home we missed our ferry and headed to Temple Bar to kill some time. A pub landlord came out of his front door and beckoned us over to park outside on the pavement. The sight attracted other bikers to the bar, which was decorated with motorbikes hanging off the walls and other memorabilia.
When it was time to leave the owner asked that we do a burnout together. The noise was off the chart and he loved it! A great memory.
It's actually my wife Julie's bike. When she reached 50, she said that she really wanted a bike of her own, so we bought it for her birthday.
When we go to America on holiday we usually hire a bike for a week. In 2008, we went to Leesbury Bikesfest, which is a bit like Daytona Beach Bike Week. There we got chatting to two women bikers in their 70s, one of whom was the Sheriff's mum. We bumped into them again two years later. I think this was the catalyst for Julie to get her Harley.
It's a cracking little bike and it's nice to have someone to ride with that shares my passion. Julie and I often go out on the bikes to get breakfast at the local Harley dealer. It's nice to have the opportunity to ride together.
And lastly, what's the odd one out from your collection?
I have had a number of GS BMWs. They are a world away from my American custom bikes, but it's a motorcycle that can do anything. It's very forgiving and well-put together. It has everything: sat nav, Bluetooth, anti-lock brakes, traction control etc.
I've had a lot of great times on this bike and made some great friends too. We used to plot routes to Scotland with Southport Superbikes. Once, we were in a group of about 15 people, riding down country roads, and a police car pulled us over. He just told us to calm down a bit, but I think he was surprised by our age when we took off our helmets! Another highlight was riding the GS with Julie over the Millau Viaduct in the south of France – good times.
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New York has been more fortunate. The state immediately set up a containment area in the surrounding region and tested approximately 30,000 deer between 2005 and 2010. Since no additional cases of CWD were discovered, they lifted the "containment zone" designation in July of 2010.
Chronic wasting disease is a prion-caused neurological condition that is always fatal to cervids — elk, deer and moose. CWD is believed to be transmitted by direct animal-to-animal contact through saliva, feces and urine. The disease attacks the brain and spinal cord of the deer, similar to "Mad Cow Disease" in cattle. It is also similar to Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease in humans, although CWD is not known to be transmissible to people.
According to the state department of agriculture, signs of the disease include weight loss, excessive salivation, increased drinking and urination, and abnormal behavior like stumbling, trembling and depression. Infected deer and elk may also allow unusually close approach by humans or natural predators. The disease is fatal and there is no known treatment or vaccine.
The positive sample was taken from a white-tailed deer owned by Ron Rutters — one of 10 deer that he had penned at his property in New Oxford. The deer died in September, and its brain tissue was tested as part of Pennsylvania's intensive CWD monitoring efforts. The sample was tested at the Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory in Harrisburg and verified at the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa.
According to Agriculture Department Press Secretary Samantha Elliott Krepps, the diseased doe originated on a deer farm near Williamsport and was transported to a facility in Dover, York County, before arriving at Rutters' property.
In addition to the Adams County location, the department has quarantined the other two farms that were directly associated with the positive-testing deer. The quarantine prevents movement of animals on and off the premises.
According to wildlife biologist and Quality Deer Management Association Director of Education and Outreach Kip Adams, once CWD is present at a facility, there is no easy way to decontaminate the site.
"In other states, they have scrubbed and disinfected and even scraped up the top six inches of soil, but when they reintroduced deer into the facility, the disease has always shown up again," Adams said.
Since 2003, supervision of farmed deer has been under the jurisdiction of the PA Department of Agriculture, while wild deer are under the control of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Of course, that has not stopped the PGC from springing into action.
Among other things, the agency will most likely determine the size of a containment area around each of the three facilities in, with increased or possibly mandatory testing for CWD.
The task force will carry out the response plan, which includes education and outreach with public meetings, and minimizing risk factors through continued surveillance, testing and management.
Surveillance for CWD has been ongoing in Pennsylvania since 1998. The agriculture department coordinates a mandatory CWD monitoring program for more than 23,000 captive deer on 1,100 breeding farms, hobby farms and shooting preserves. In addition, the Game Commission collects samples from hunter-harvested deer and elk, as well as those that appear sick or behave abnormally. According to the commission, they have tested more than 38,000 wild deer and elk for CWD, and all have tested negative.
QDMA opposes the loosening of regulations controlling captive deer. Adams thinks that Pennsylvania's containment plan is a good one and he hopes that CWD is not spread to the wild deer population.
The answer to Martone's question is not yet known, but it is an important question.
"We don't know yet if any urine was taken from deer at these farms to be used for scents or lures," Krepps said.
According to QDMA Adams, the use of urine from captive deer to make deer lures could prove to be a considerable problem because it is a known fact that prions can be spread through urine.
"As far as I know, Vermont is the only state so far that talks against or publically shows concern about urine-based deer lures and scents, but the attractants are still legal there," Adams said.
The CWD announcement from the agriculture department comes during the middle of Pennsylvania's six-week archery season. Roe said hunters should shoot only healthy-appearing animals, and take precautions like wearing rubber gloves when field-dressing their deer and wash thoroughly when finished.


Did You Know Uncle Jesse & Aunt Becky Knew Each Other Before 'Full House?' Check Out Lori Loughlin's Latest TBT Post!
We'll always remember Uncle Jesse and Aunt Becky as one of TV's greatest couples, but believe it or not, John Stamos and Lori Loughlin knew each other long before the Full House cameras started rolling!
In an adorable Throwback Thursday post on her Instagram account, Lori captioned the below photo: "Two teenagers long before Full house. @johnstamos #generalhospital #theedgeofnight."
The picture was taken when the actors were both on soap operas in the '80s. Lori appeared several times on The Edge of Night in 1983, and John fittingly played a singer on General Hospital from 1982 to 1984.
The duo's chemistry is still undeniable, sharing a sweet kiss on a recent appearance of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. John even admitted last year his former co-star "could be the one that got away."
This isn't the first time the 49-year-old has posted old photos with her on-screen love. On Feb. 14 of this year, Lori showed a pic from Jesse and Becky's wedding day, writing: "2/14/1991!! 23 YEARS AGO today! #fullhouse"
Before that, she showed the below shot, taken by Annie Leibovitz, which she called "one of my faves."


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Il fait ses études au Christ Church d'Oxford et devient pasteur anglican. Il devient pasteur de Frodesley dans le Shropshire. Disposant de ressources importantes, il se consacre bientôt à l'entomologie et rassemble une riche collection d'insectes et autres invertébrés. Il offre celle-ci avec sa bibliothèque à l'université d'Oxford en 1849 et nomme John Obadiah Westwood comme conservateur. En 1861, la chaire Hope est créée, elle est attribuée également à Westwood.

Ayant une mauvaise santé, Hope passe une grande partie de l'année près de la mer Méditerranée où il étudie les poissons et les crustacés. En 1855, il reçoit un titre de docteur honoris causa de l'université d'Oxford.

Avec George Robert Waterhouse, il crée la Société entomologique de Londres et devient son premier trésorier en 1833. Il en est alternativement président, vice-président et membre du conseil jusqu'en 1847. Ses dons, de livres comme de spécimens, forment la base des collections de la société. Hope est devenu membre de la Royal Society le .

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Assassins Creed Odyssey is the latest major instalment in Ubisoft's time-travelling, body-swapping action-adventure series. This time around, the game is set in Ancient Greece, set for release on October 5th, 2018 on PS4, Xbox One and PC. Here, we'll take a look at the best and cheapest Assassin's Creed Odyssey pre order prices around.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey gives you the choice of playing as one of two characters – Kassandra or Alexios and offers players a new skill tree system to level up with, featuring "Hunter", "Warrior" or "Assassin" paths. Naval combat also sees a return with this instalment, and you'll get to explore the Aegean Sea in Hellenistic Era warships, and the conflict between Athens and Sparta is shown through a "War System." which lets players change a faction's influence over a region, which in turn will change the gameplay and story.
Pre orders from all retailers offer the same pre order bonus, which is an additional mission "The Blind King", though not much is known about the actual content of this mission yet.
What we can give you details on though, is the various different packs available with certain pre orders. Here's a bullet point list of what each pack gives you.
Kronos Pack – 5 pieces of epic armour, 1 epic weapon, and 1 epic mount.
Temporary Boosts to XP and in-game currency.
And last but not least, if you log into the Ubisoft website with a Ubisoft Club account, from now until 1ist of October, you can get a Spartan Starter Pack, which will give you Sidearm Xiphos, and 2 extra items yet to be announced.
The cheapest edition for the PS4 and Xbox One is the Standard Edition from ShopTo, where you'll find both the Xbox One and PS4 versions of the game at £44.86.
The next cheapest option from there – if you fancied yourself a little bit of extra content – would be the Amazon Exclusive Limited Edition. It nets you the Herald Of Dusk pack, which gives you 5 rare pieces of armour & 1 rare weapon for £49.99. That goes for both the PS4 and Xbox One versions.
If you'd prefer to have a mount to go exploring Ancient Greece with though, you can check out the Omega Edition from GAME, which will get you the Kronos pack instead, which includes 5 epic pieces of armour, 1 epic weapon & 1 epic mount for £54.99 on both PS4 and Xbox One.
The best and cheapest option to get yourself all the possible game content on release is through the PlayStation Store and Xbox Live. They are both offering the Ultimate Edition for £87.99, which includes; the Season Pass, Kronos pack, Herald Of Dusk pack, and the Capricornus pack (an extra ship design and an extra crew theme), a temporary XP boost, a temporary Drachmas boost. You'll find it on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live, respectively.
If you're a super fan of the series though, and you just gotta have those statues then it looks like the Ubisoft Store is your best bet. They have all 3 editions; Medusa Edition for £99.99, Spartan Edition for £149.99, and Pantheon Edition for £219.99. Oh and don't worry – They do all come with a copy of the game too.
PC players have the cheapest price of (almost) all editions available to them, with Green Man Gaming offering a pretty decent discount.
You can pick up the Standard edition for £44.99. The Deluxe edition for £51.91, which gives you the Kronos, Herald, and Capricornus packs, with those extra boosts. If you just want the game and season pass, they do the Gold edition for £72.23. However, if you want all of the gameplay goodies from launch, they offer the Ultimate edition for £78.11.
With nine different versions of the game available to pre order (some being exclusive to certain stores), here's a quick breakdown of what each edition contains, and what stores have as exclusives.
Standard Edition – The base game.
Limited Edition – Exclusive to Amazon, and will give you the Herald Of Dusk Pack.
Omega Edition – Exclusive to GAME in the UK and Gamestop in the US, and comes with the Kronos Pack, and Temporary Boosts.
Digital Deluxe Edition – This pack gives you the Kronos Pack, Herald Of Dusk Pack, Capricornus Naval Pack, and Temporary Boosts. This edition are only available through digital download.
Digital Ultimate Edition – Play the game upto 3 days early, Season Pass, Kronos Pack, Herald Of Dust Pack, Capricornus Naval Pack, and Temporary Boosts. This edition is only available through digital download.
Gold Edition – Play the game upto 3 days early, and the season pass.
Medusa Edition – The Fallen Gorgon statue, a world map, a 64 page art book, the soundtrack, premium box, Kronos Pack, and Temporary Boosts.
Spartan Edition – Ubisoft Store Exclusive, it includes; The Spartan Leap statue, Steelbook, an exclusive lithograph, a world map, a 64 page artbook, the soundtrack, premium collectors box, the season pass, Kronos Pack, Herald Of Dusk Pack, Capricornus Pack, and Temporary Boosts.
Pantheon Edition – Ubisoft Store Exclusive, it gives you; The Nemesis Diorama, Steelbook, an exclusive lithograph, a world map, a 64 page artbook, the soundtrack, premium collectors box, the season pass, Kronos Pack, Herald Of Dusk Pack, Capricornus Pack, and Temporary Boosts.
Thankfully, all editions of the game come with a copy of the main game itself.


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Olfactory Dysfunction Is Associated with the Intake of Macronutrients in Korean Adults
Il Gyu Kong,
Affiliation Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang, Korea
So Young Kim,
Affiliation Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, South Korea
Min-Su Kim,
Affiliation Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
Bumjung Park,
Jin-Hwan Kim,
Affiliation Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
Hyo Geun Choi
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Olfactory function can impact food selection. However, few large population-based studies have investigated this effect across different age groups. The objective of this study was to assess the association between subjective olfactory dysfunction (anosmia or hyposmia) and macronutrient intake.
A total of 24,990 participants aged 20 to 98 years were evaluated based on data collected through the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2008 through 2012. Olfactory dysfunction was surveyed using a self-reported questionnaire, and the nutritional status was assessed through a validated 24-hour recall method. Simple and multiple linear regression analyses with complex sampling were performed to evaluate the relationships between olfactory dysfunction and protein intake (daily protein intake/recommended protein intake [%]), carbohydrate intake (daily carbohydrate intake/total calories [%]), and fat intake (daily fat intake/total calories [%]) after adjusting for age, sex, body mass index, income, smoking history, alcohol consumption, and stress level.
Olfactory dysfunction was reported by 5.4% of Korean adults and was found to be associated with decreased fat consumption (estimated value [EV] of fat intake [%] = -0.57, 95% confidence interval [CI] = -1.13 to -0.13, P = 0.045). A subgroup analysis according to age and sex revealed that among young females, olfactory dysfunction was associated with reduced fat consumption (EV = -2.30, 95% CI = -4.16 to -0.43, P = 0.016) and increased carbohydrate intake (EV = 2.80, 95% CI = 0.55 to 5.05, P = 0.015), and that among middle-aged females, olfactory dysfunction was also associated with reduced fat intake (EV = -1.26, 95% CI = -2.37 to -0.16, P = 0.025). In contrast, among young males, olfactory dysfunction was associated with reduced protein intake (EV = -26.41 95% CI = -45.14 to -7.69, P = 0.006).
Olfactory dysfunction was associated with reduced fat intake. Moreover, olfactory dysfunction exerted differential effects on eating behavior depending on age and sex.
Citation: Kong IG, Kim SY, Kim M-S, Park B, Kim J-H, Choi HG (2016) Olfactory Dysfunction Is Associated with the Intake of Macronutrients in Korean Adults. PLoS ONE 11(10): e0164495. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0164495
Editor: Kyung-Jin Min, Inha University, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Received: July 7, 2016; Accepted: September 26, 2016; Published: October 10, 2016
Copyright: © 2016 Kong et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Data Availability: All of data are available from the database of Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (KNHNES) https://knhanes.cdc.go.kr/knhanes/index.do KNHNES allows all of this data freely for the any researcher who promises to follow the research ethics.
Funding: This work was supported in part by a research grant (NRF-2015-R1D1A1A01060860) from the National Research Foundation (NRF) of Korea and a Research Grant funded by Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital (HURF-2016-38).
Olfaction is a vital sensory function that is directly associated with food preferences and food selection [1]. Therefore, most people with olfactory dysfunction report that they feel that food is less enjoyable and less flavorful after loss of olfactory function [2–4]. Subsequently, these feelings have the potential to affect the dietary habits of people with olfactory dysfunction [5]. Some investigators have stated that olfactory dysfunction is related to decreased appetite, an alteration of dietary habits, eating less, the use more spices, and the consumption of fewer sweets [6, 7]. The loss of olfactory function is particularly important in elderly people due to the high prevalence of this condition in this population and because loss of appetite could influence malnutrition among the elderly [8, 9]. However, the results of studies on olfaction and nutrition have yielded inconsistent results [6]. Some studies have found that patients with olfactory dysfunction do not exhibit differences in terms of body mass index (BMI), nutritional intake, and eating frequency [10], even though they eat less [7]. Gopinath et al. reported that olfactory loss is related to reduced overall diet quality [11]. Some researchers have found that loss of olfaction is associated with a reduced consumption of sweets [7], whereas other authors have reported an increased intake of sweets [1].
Olfactory function is thought to directly affect food intake behavior, but few studies have addressed this issue using a large population-based study design. We evaluated the association between subjective olfactory dysfunction (anosmia or hyposmia) and macronutrient intake based on the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). To the best of our knowledge, this study constitutes the largest population-based evaluation of these associations. Moreover, this study analyzed these relationships across different age groups, an analysis that has been performed in few studies.
Study Population and Survey Used for Data Collection
This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2008-04EXP-01-C; 2009-01CON-03-2C; 2010-02CON-21-C; 2011-02CON-06-C; 2012-01EXP-01-2C). Written informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to the survey.
This investigation was a cross-sectional study that utilized data from the KNHANES, which included participants who were representative of the South Korean population. The survey included a health interview, a nutritional survey, and physical examinations. The applied statistical methods were based on the implemented sampling design and utilized weighted values. KNHANES data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of Korea from 2009 to 2012 were analyzed. Each year, 192 districts were selected by a panel, and 20 households in each of these districts were further identified to perform sampling that was reflective of the entire Korean population. The surveys evaluated data from the civilian, non-institutionalized South Korean population using a stratified, multistage, clustered sampling method that was based on national census data. The sample was weighted by statisticians who performed post-stratification and accounted for the non-response rates and for extreme values. The details of the methods used to perform these procedures are provided in the KNHANES report [12].
Among the 45,811 participants, who were 0 to 98 years of age, we excluded the following participants from this study: participants aged less than 20 years (11,511 participants), participants who did not complete the nutritional survey (3,964 participants), participants who did not respond to the questionnaire regarding their history of subjective olfactory dysfunction (4,995 participants), and participants with incomplete information regarding their BMI (kg/m2), income level, smoking history, alcohol consumption, and stress level (851 participants). Ultimately, 24,490 participants (9,827 males and 14,663 females) were included in this study (Fig 1).
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Fig 1. A schematic illustration of the participant selection process that was used in the present study.
Out of a total of 45,811 survey respondents, 21,321 respondents (those aged less than 20 years or who lacked records for nutritional, olfactory, or other data) were excluded; as a result, 24,490 participants were included.
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Food intake data were surveyed by trained staff using the complete 24-hour recall method, which was validated in a previous study [13]. Responses on certain days, such as holidays and weekends, were not included. The intake of total calories (kcal/day), total protein (g/day), water (ml/day), and sodium (Na, g/day) were calculated based on the reference nutrient concentrations in foods according to the Korean Food Composition Table [14]. The intake was compared with the reference recommended dietary intake for Korean individuals [15]. Therefore, the relative intake of total calories, total protein, water, and sodium for each participant was calculated after adjusting for age and sex. For example, the relative total calorie intake (%) was calculated as the total calorie intake (cal) divided by the age- and sex-matched recommended total calorie intake (cal), and the relative total protein intake (%) was calculated as the total protein intake (g) divided by the age- and sex-matched recommended total protein intake (g). In contrast to other nutritional components, the balance between proteins, fats and carbohydrates is the most important aspect of fat and carbohydrate intake measurements [15]. Thus, the fat and carbohydrate intakes were measured relative to the total calorie intake rather than to the age- and sex-matched recommended intake [16]. As a result, the fat and carbohydrate intakes were measured using as the fat calorie intake divided by the total calorie intake (%) and the carbohydrate calorie intake divided by the total calorie intake (%), respectively.
According to the BMI classifications for the Asia-Pacific region [17], the BMI can be categorized into three groups: low BMI group, < 18.5; normal BMI group, 18.5–25.0; and high BMI group, ≥ 25.0. By dividing the household income by the square root of the number of household members, the monthly income was divided into four quartiles from top to bottom: lowest, lower middle, upper middle, and highest. The smoking history was divided into two categories: smoked fewer than five packs (100 cigarettes) in a lifetime and smoked five or more packs in a lifetime. Alcohol consumption was divided into three categories: less than once a month, one to four times a month, and more than twice a week. The participants were asked if they usually feel stress, and the stress level was divided into the following four categories: no stress, little stress, moderate stress, and severe stress. We then regrouped these categories to obtain two groups: no or some stress and moderate or severe stress.
To evaluate subjective olfactory dysfunction, the participants were asked whether they had problems with their sense of smell during the past three months. The participants who subjectively complained of anosmia or hyposmia were classified as having olfactory dysfunction.
The differences in mean age and nutritional factors between the participants with subjective olfactory dysfunction and the participants without subjective olfactory dysfunction (control group) were assessed via linear regression analysis with complex sampling. The significance of the differences in sex, BMI classification, income level, smoking history, alcohol consumption, and stress level between the two groups was determined using the Chi-square test with the Rao-Scott correction.
Estimated values (EVs) for the olfactory dysfunction group were calculated via simple linear regression analysis with complex sampling (unadjusted) and via multiple linear regression analysis with complex sampling and adjusting for age, sex, BMI, income, smoking history, alcohol consumption, and stress level (full adjusted model). For the subgroup analysis, the participants were divided into six groups according to age and sex: young males (20–39 y), middle-aged males (40–59 y), elderly males (60+ y), young females (20–39 y), middle-aged females (40–59 y), and elderly females (60+). Multiple linear regression analyses with complex sampling and adjusting for age, sex, BMI, income, smoking history, alcohol consumption, and stress level (fully adjusted model) was then performed for the subgroup analyses. Two-tailed analyses were conducted, and P-values less than 0.05 were considered to indicate significance. EVs and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. After applying the weighted values as recommended by the KNHANES report, all results are presented as weighted values. The results were statistically analyzed using SPSS ver. 22.0 (IBM, Armonk, NY, USA).
Of the total 24,490 participants, olfactory dysfunction was reported by 5.4% (1,332 participants), and the results are reported in S1 Table according to age and sex. The mean age of the individuals with olfactory dysfunction was 54.7 years, which was older than the mean age of 45.9 years of the control group. The income level, alcohol consumption, and stress level were significantly different between the olfactory dysfunction and control groups, whereas sex, BMI, and smoking history did not present significant differences between the two groups (Table 1). Therefore, a multiple regression analysis was performed after adjustment for these nonsignificant factors.
Table 1. General characteristics of participants with normal olfactory function and participants with olfactory dysfunction.
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An unadjusted analysis revealed statistically significant differences in the protein, water, fat, and carbohydrate intakes between the two groups (P < 0.05 for each). However, the fully adjusted analysis revealed that only the fat intake was significantly different between the two groups (EV of fat intake = -0.57, 95% CI = -1.13 to -0.13, P = 0.045). The fully adjusted analysis found no significant differences in the total calorie intake, protein intake, water intake, sodium intake, and carbohydrate intake between the two groups (Table 2).
Table 2. Estimated value (EV) of olfactory dysfunction for each nutritional factor based on simple and multiple linear regression analyses with complex sampling (reference = control group).
The subgroup analysis according to age and sex revealed that olfactory dysfunction was associated with reduced fat consumption (EV = -2.30, 95% CI = -4.16 to -0.43, P = 0.016) and increased carbohydrate intake (EV = 2.80, 95% CI = 0.55 to 5.05, P = 0.015) among young females. Olfactory dysfunction was also associated with reduced fat intake among middle-aged females (EV = -1.26, 95% CI = -2.37 to -0.16, P = 0.025). Alternatively, among young males, olfactory dysfunction was associated with reduced protein intake (EV = -26.41, 95% CI = -45.14 to -7.69, P = 0.006) (Table 3).
Table 3. Subgroup analysis of estimated values (EVs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of olfactory dysfunction for each nutritional factor based on multiple linear regression analysis with complex sampling (reference = control group) according to age and sex.
Olfactory dysfunction was found to be associated with reduced fat intake in this study, and this relationship was particularly evident in the young and middle-aged female groups. This finding is consistent with that obtained in a previous study of elderly women [1]. However, it is unclear why olfactory dysfunction is associated with decreased fat intake. It can be hypothesized that decreased olfactory function could affect food preferences (leading to low fat intake). However, considering the cross-sectional design of this study, the possibility of a reverse causality, i.e., a decreased intake of fat might affect olfactory function, cannot be excluded. In a recent cohort study, higher intakes of n-6 PUFAs, margarine, nuts, and fish showed lower odds ratios for olfactory impairment [8], and the consumption of these types of fat has an anti-inflammatory effect that is mediated by their antioxidant action and their modulation of signal transduction pathways [8, 18]. Insufficient levels of PUFAs are associated with neuropsychiatric diseases, such as major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder [19], which are diseases related to olfactory impairment [20]. Our previous study demonstrated that the consumption of a low-fat diet is associated with hearing loss in an elderly population [21], which suggests that the consumption of a low-fat diet might be related to sensory nerve function. Therefore, decreased fat intake might affect not only hearing but also olfaction.
In this study, olfactory dysfunction was not associated with total calorie intake. However, whether olfactory dysfunction affects total food intake is controversial. Ferris et al. reported that anosmic subjects and healthy controls do not present differences in several anthropometric measures, including BMI [5], or in nutrient intake or eating frequency [5]. According to the results of their study, anosmic subjects do not appear to be at obvious nutritional risk. Duffy et al. also stated that anosmia is not associated with the BMI or relative body fat content (waist-to-hip ratio) [1]. Chauhan J. described that enhanced flavor is not associated with overall energy intake [22]. In contrast, severe chemosensory loss has been associated with low energy intake among advanced cancer patients [23], and individuals with olfactory dysfunction eat less after the onset of olfactory dysfunction [7]. One study reported that change of taste and smell related with weight loss [24]. We think that olfactory dysfunction affects only taste preference, not the homeostasis. It means that decrease of fat intake could be compensated with other carbohydrate diet. Therefore, neither total calories intake nor BMI was different between olfactory dysfunction and control group.
Olfactory dysfunction was not found to be associated with sodium intake. A previous study found that individuals with olfactory dysfunction use more spices and eat more salty foods [1, 7]. In this study, we measured sodium intake (g/ day) using the complete 24-hour recall method. The sodium levels were calculated in reference to the nutrient concentrations in foods according to the Korean Food Composition Table. The perception of and preference for salty flavors may be unrelated to sodium consumption because factors other than taste may influence dietary sodium consumption [25]. Therefore, the preference for sodium and the total sodium intake follow different patterns.
Large population-based studies based on smell tests have shown that women are more sensitive to odor and that olfactory function is superior in women and therefore indicate the existence of gender-related differences in olfactory function [26–28]. Previous studies have found that olfactory loss is more likely to be associated with changes in eating habits in women rather than men [11, 29]. In line with these findings, our study found that younger individuals and females in the olfactory dysfunction group exhibited more significant changes in nutritional intake, particularly increased carbohydrate intake. To the best of our knowledge, no other study has evaluated olfactory dysfunction and the resulting changes in nutritional factors in young adults. One possible explanation for these findings is that younger individuals are more sensitive to olfactory dysfunction and may compensate for their decreased olfaction by seeking a high-carbohydrate diet. In a previous study, olfactory dysfunction was found to be associated with an increased intake of sweets [1].
A decrease in protein consumption among young males with olfactory dysfunction was observed, and a possible explanation for this result has not been well documented. The amino acid composition of dietary proteins contributes to cerebral functions and participates in the elaboration of neurotransmitters [30]. Therefore, decreased protein intake in young males could result in decreased olfactory function. Regarding this issue, there is a need for additional research measuring objective chemosensory function and food-seeking behavior to determine the mechanistic basis for the relationship between food selection and olfactory function.
The present study has several advantages. This study compared the associations between olfactory dysfunction and macronutrient intake among different age groups using a large population-based survey. The sample was weighted by statisticians to better reflect the general population. We adjusted for age, sex, BMI, income, smoking history, alcohol consumption, and stress level, which could act as confounding factors of olfaction [31]. Despite these advantages, this study has several limitations. First, the definition of the study population with olfactory dysfunction is based on a subjective questionnaire using one simple question. However, in clinical practice, few studies have objectively tested olfactory dysfunction. Therefore, few normal ranges of reference are available. Despite this limitation, this study sheds light on self-reported olfactory dysfunction in the general population and its effect on diet. Second, we could not find sufficient explanations for our results. Third, the possibility of residual confounding factors that were not considered in this study cannot be excluded. Finally, the study was subject to the same limitations that affect all cross-sectional studies, including possible reverse causality; therefore, our results should be interpreted with caution.
Based on an analysis of large population-based survey data, olfactory dysfunction was found to be associated with reduced fat intake among young and middle-aged females, with increased carbohydrate intake among young females, and with reduced protein intake among young males. These data show that loss of olfactory function may differentially affect eating behavior depending on age and sex.
S1 Table. Proportion of anosmia according to age and sex.
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Celebrating National Small Business Week (April 29-May 5) can be so much more than flipping the pages of a calendar. It's a great opportunity to acknowledge, in a tangible way, someone who's making it possible for the American dream to become a reality.
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Restaurants and Grocery Stores Re-Evaluate Space Needs Based on Rising Demand for Deliveries
Rising demand for rapid and efficient delivery is making restaurant and grocery operators re-evaluate their space needs.
Sebastian Obando | May 03, 2019
Restaurants and grocery stores are experimenting with kitchen-only sites and curbside pick-ups amid rising consumer demand for food delivery, according to CBRE research.
Increasing delivery orders are encouraging sales growth in the food and beverage industry, especially for restaurants. Restaurant spending alone currently accounts for approximately 15 percent of total retail sales, according to CBRE. The food and beverage industry, including both meals prepared at home and those consumed at restaurants, takes up 24.2 percent of total retail sales, or around $1.5 trillion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Both figures are expected to stay stable or even slightly increase, according to Melina Cordero, global head of retail research at CBRE.
But increases in the number of delivery orders also boost delivery costs. To solve this, restaurant chains are testing kitchen only or shared kitchen outlets—opening kitchens with no dine-in options, specifically designed to cater to online orders. By doing this, restaurants decrease delivery expenses and pay less effective rent on their spaces.
"The off-premises facilities are not tied specifically to a restaurant, it's really being used primarily right now by independents," says David Orkin, restaurant practice leader at CBRE. "It's probably more pronounced in larger East Coast urban markets where the cost of building full restaurants is high. It clearly lends itself better to menus that have delivery friendly items, so it's not for everyone and probably not [for] fine dining. In most cases, this will be fast-casual or moderately priced casual dining where the expectation of the customer is lower."
These kitchen spaces, on average, are a third of the size of a typical restaurant space, consisting of approximately 2,000 to 2,500 sq. ft. Though the idea is still in its infancy, pizza chains such as Domino's Pizza could be viewed as pioneers of sorts, as certain locations are just kitchens with no sit-down areas, solely intended to take delivery orders.
Around 43 percent of coffee and snack shops, 41 percent of family dining restaurants, 39 percent of fast-casual restaurants and 35 percent of fine dining restaurants plan to invest more in expanding their off-premises side of the business in 2019, according to the National Restaurant Association.
"There are multiple models and there's not enough data to determine which is the right way to go," says Orkin. "Some companies will control it themselves and go lease space. There are some companies that are setting up third-party kitchens, where it's almost like a food court set-up, where everybody gets 500 [square] feet, and there's half a dozen to 10 different tenants that are in there, all producing what they need to produce. There are common shared elements, like refrigeration and storage, and somebody acts as the landlord or the manager of the facility."
Although the food and beverage sector is growing at a faster rate than traditional retail, the sector is less affected by e-commerce competition. E-commerce currently takes up close to 15 percent of total retail sales, according to JLL research.
"I see [e-commerce] absolutely affecting the food and beverage industry, but I would say it's going to affect it differently than it has other sectors of retail," says Cordero. "And that is because delivering food and beverage is just a different and much more expensive beast than it is delivering a t-shirt or a pair of socks."
While restaurants experiment with kitchen-only and shared kitchen concepts to satisfy consumer demand for rapid and efficient delivery, grocery stores are looking to improve their in-store and curbside pick-up options. Expanding curbside pick-ups will not require more square footage, but rather, a repurposing of existing space in the store.
"[Grocery stores] may just build out their curbside pick-up or dedicate more space at the front of the store towards the pick-up drop-off [area] or utilize the storage sections of the store," says Cordero. "Over time, we anticipate check-outs will disappear with automation and digital scanning, so that is space that could free up for other uses."
Unlike in traditional retail where delivery to the customer seems to be the preferred option, the physical store will play a vital role on how e-commerce affects the food and beverage industry, according to Cordero.
"In groceries, in particular, the store is going to remain a really pivotal part in delivery. There's going to be a lot more curbside pick-up, in-store pick up of groceries, than we've seen in things like apparel," says Cordero. "And then with restaurants, delivery is certainly set to rise, but there are several different models as to how that might play out, whether it's third-party players or the chains themselves."
Although grocery store openings increased by 30 percent in 2018 over 2017, consumer spending is increasingly shifting away from grocers to restaurants, according to CBRE research. Around 50.3 percent of consumers' food and beverage dollars were spent at restaurants, with the other 49.7 percent spent at grocery stores. In the early 2000s, purchases at grocery stores accounted for approximately 55 percent of that spending.
Restaurant sales are projected to reach $863 billion this year, driven by an expanding economy and elevated consumer sentiment, according to the National Restaurant Association.
"The more income consumers have, or feel they have, the benefit tends to be in restaurants," says Cordero. "The other thing is, the next downturn we can't say is going to behave exactly like the last one because structurally the food and beverage industry has changed. There are a lot more fast-casual and cheaper dining options than there were during the last recession. The fast-casual sector really took off in the height of the recession, that kind of fueled that growth because the consumer was more receptive to cheaper options."
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Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy : Faith (Op.102 No.6) Song Without Words no. 48
Catalogued as Op. 102 no. 6, this is last of the many "Songs Without Words" (or "Lieder ohne Worte") published by Felix Mendelssohn in his lifetime. In total he composed 48 of these piano works (in 8 sets of 6) with a new set being published every 2 to 3 years throughout his tragically short life. The song titles were added later by publishers rather than by the composer himself, and this final piece has been given the name "Faith".
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Is It Time For The Media and Fans to Finally Shut Up About The Last Jedi?
Its been about 8 months since The Last Jedi hit theaters. It's been nearly 3 months since Solo hit theaters and somehow the mixed reception to The Last Jedi still dominates film sites and Star Wars discussion forums. People are still throwing their same likes and dislikes online. If you loved the movie or hated the movie isn't it time to be over it by now? Solo was released and pretty much forgotten because The Last Jedi opinions are still dominating the Star Wars fanbase.
The worst part about the backlash surrounding this movie is how film clickbait has thrived. There are plenty of sites that are still writing daily articles on The Last Jedi. A movie that came out last December. What is the point wallowing in it? Is there anything more than can possibly be said about the movie that hasn't been?
I saw someone point out that the trailer for Star Wars: Resistance has 5 times more dislikes than it has likes, and its probably for reasons that have nothing to do with the actual trailer. Its a kids show. No one is making you watch it. Any official post by the Star Wars website always ends up with hundreds of comments complaining about the direction the studio is going.
There was a decent of amount of whining online when The Force Awakens was released. The whole "its just a rehash of A New Hope" was the popular angle. People were able to get past that, but maybe it was only because they had something else to complain about. Some would argue that The Clone Wars coming back was enough to bring the fans together once again, but I would say a couple of weeks after that announcement things were back to normal again.
Its not just people who don't like the movie. I would argue that the fans who like it are pretty much just as bad as the people who don't like it. Its taken us more than 8 months to agree to disagree. People who liked the film are unable to see the reasons why somebody else may not like it and they're shaming them for being haters. Then that just keeps the cycle going. The only way the fanbase is ever going to be move forward is if they just get over it. Some arguments don't need to be won.
Is it finally time for the Star Wars fanbase to move on from The Last Jedi?


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Q: Git Merge doesn't merge all files from other branch So this is my situation.
My .gitignore is empty.
I have the A branch from which I created a new branch B, 10 days ago. Today I want to merge the A branch into branch B to keep in sync. However, when I try to use the merge command I notice that there are files that are not included in the merge although they are different in A and B.
When i try to see the differences between my branches with the command git diff --name-status A, the files are included.
Is this a common issue? How can this be solved?

A: So after some troubleshooting I found the cause to the problem.
I noticed in the visual representation of the last commit that a 3rd branch had been merged into my branch, when I did a git reset HEAD~ it undid the changes of my last commit and I saw in the sourcetree UI that there was a difference of 22 commits with the remote of my branch. I then started a new branch C from B, committed my unstaged changes and merged A back into C.

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Health system research is a vital component to ensuring effective, sustainable healthcare for Ontarians. With a deep understanding of mental health care in Ontario, and a commitment to improving its delivery and efficacy, Steve Lurie, the Executive Director of the Toronto branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association, highlights the value of investing in health system research and demonstrates where we need to go next in order to improve care for Ontarians facing mental illness and addiction.
Research supported by the Health System Research Fund has transformed care in the past, and has the promise to do so again in the future. This is just one example.
Mental health is one of the most pressing public health issues of our time. And yet, if I were to take a survey, I think most people would be hard pressed to estimate the number of people served by community mental health and addiction programs in Ontario. In 2014/15, programs operated by hospitals and member organizations of Addictions and Mental Health Ontario and the Canadian Mental Health Association served 535,536 people at a cost of $1.85 billion. To give an idea of capacity growth, these programs served only 34,724 people in 1992 and the total spend was $5 million.
Mental health has become an increasing priority for Ontario, and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has supported research and program evaluation. Provincial investment has enabled researchers and clinicians to generate the necessary evidence to identify gaps, develop solutions, and improve mental health care and services over the past 25 years. In 1992 I carried out research on 309 community mental health programs across the province. We found that 73.9% of the community programs surveyed were measuring consumer satisfaction and 82.9% reported measuring client changes or outcomes. This demonstrates that there has always been a culture of quality improvement and program evaluation in the sector.
Community-based services and supports can increase the ability of people with serious mental illness to live in the community.
It is possible for people with serious mental illness to recover and lead fulfilling lives, as recent work in mental health reform has asserted.
Community mental health services and supports save money. For example, it can cost up to five times less to provide services to a person in the community than it would to keep that person in hospital for the same amount of time.
Programs substantially increased the number of clients they were able to serve. However, the newly enhanced community mental health system still does not have the capacity to serve all those in need.
Clients of newly-enhanced programs experienced a range of positive outcomes.
New funds were used to innovate and develop more efficient and effective program-level services.
System integration was expanded and improved when funds were targeted specifically towards integration activities.
Matching the level of care that client's need with the level they receive has improved. There are, however, still many people receiving less than recommended levels of care.
It showed that using a Housing First approach achieved housing stability for 60-80% of clients compared to 30% for those people who received treatment as usual.
The study also showed that cost savings were possible, particularly for high needs clients where $2 were saved for each dollar spent.
There is a strong evidence base in community mental health and addiction programs, but we need to move beyond episodic studies to helping the sector use the data they collect for service improvement. Recently the Centre for Mental Health and Addiction (CAMH) and the Toronto branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) collaborated to submit a proposal to the Health System Research Fund (HSRF) competition to do just this.
These all focus on high needs populations in the area of mental health and addictions. They are also at different developmental stages in terms of their ability to collect, use, and report data, and our team has an established track record with all three.
Embracing the Patients First priorities of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term care, our project is designed to deliver more public reports on health system performance, more innovative approaches based on evidence, and more public information for patients.
The critical ingredients needed to carry out these Patients First priorities are high-quality data collection and use, which depends on a supporting provincial infrastructure and, equally if not more important, local stakeholder capacity to collect and use data. Decades of past experience have shown that providing policy direction, education sessions, and even tools for data collection has not been enough to create the needed infrastructure and local capacity. We propose that a more effective approach will be to provide three years of ongoing coaching and joint decision-making with each initiative to help enhance their data quality and ability to collect and use it for improved patient care and health system performance.
What will this work look like at the care level? Each of our three initiatives have voiced a different set of data needs that they feel are essential for improving care and services.
The early intervention for psychosis program needs a system to collect client feedback at each session so that practitioners could better monitor and titrate care.
The community mental health agency network needs organizational level indicators of unmet service needs for two particularly challenging subgroups: those with concurrent disorders, and those with repeat hospital use. The network felt that such indicators would improve their program planning, quality improvement and evaluation activities and, in particular, give them the tools to better tailor the care they are providing.
The multi-ministry Framework needs a strategy for evaluation. The specific focus is on developing indicators of cross-sector service coordination and support, areas which have been identified as critical gaps in the care for individuals with dual diagnosis.
It is our hope that each initiative will develop and refine a strategy to meet their data needs and will train and coach specified staff over a three-year period to implement that strategy and to sustain once HSRF funding ends. All three projects will thus improve capacity to collect data and contribute to indicator development for system monitoring and policy evaluation.
This kind of health system research, whether in the mental health and addictions sector or across the health care sector, is necessary for improving care and services for patients. As for our project in collaboration with CAMH, it's about helping the mental health and addictions sector find the best ways to use the data we already collect to improve our services. We are eager and ready to meet this challenge.


Bj. deCastro wins Award for "Motherhood".
de Castro wins Award for "Motherhood". The Lane County Fair in Eugene, Oregon selects de Castro's work of the male and colt portrait for their honorable mention prize in realism for 1987.