Real housewife Carole Radziwill and her boyfriend Adam Kenworth are said to be back together after spending several months apart.
carole radziwill is reportedly giving her relationship with Adam Kenworthy another shot. During filming on the currently airing 10th season of "The Real Housewives of New York City," Radziwill and Kenworthy called it quits amid drama between Radziwill and Bethenny Frankel but now, several months later, they are allegedly back together.
On April 5, Radar Online shared news of the couple's reportedly reconciled relationship, claiming the romance between the 54-year-old reality star and her 32-year-old chef boyfriend is alive once again.
"[Carole Radziwill] and [Adam Kenworthy] are hooking up again and talking more," a source revealed to the outlet.
Radziwill and Kenworthy parted ways with one another last year after three years of dating and a short time later, Radziwill unfollowed her on-again, off-again boyfriend on Instagram. Then, earlier this year, Kenworthy sparked rumors of a possible new romance when he joined the dating app Raya.
On Wednesday night, when the cast of "The Real Housewives of New York City," except for Bethenny Frankel, reunited in the Big Apple at The Seville to celebrate the season 10 premiere, an onlooker claimed Radziwill and Kenworthy were seen canoodling with one another before leaving the venue together.
According to the insider, Kenworthy appeared to be completely enamored by Radziwill throughout the event and at one point, he reportedly looked at her as if she was the only woman at the party.
Why did Carole Radziwill and Adam Kenworthy split?
Although fans haven't yet learned what tore the couple apart, Radziwill has hinted on numerous occasions that her former bestie, Bethenny Frankel, said something shocking during the 10th season of the show. During an interview with Page Six TV earlier this week, ahead of the recent premiere, Radziwill said viewers would see the changing dynamic between herself and Kenworth, as well as the fallout of her friendship with Frankel.
As for what Frankel said about Kenworthy and his relationship with Radziwill, fans are going to have to wait and see.


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What to know about cardiac arrest after Damar Hamlin collapsed mid-game
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Damar Hamlin pictured on November 13, 2022. He had a cardiac arrest during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday.
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Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin had a cardiac arrest mid-way through a game.
The 24-year-old was given CPR for several minutes to restore his heartbeat.
Cardiac arrests are rare in people under the age of 30.
Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin's heartbeat stopped when he collapsed mid-game on Monday. Hamlin had a cardiac arrest when he took a hard tackle during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
"Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in our game versus the Bengals. His heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred to the UC Medical Center for further testing and treatment," the Buffalo Bills tweeted.
The game was postponed and Hamlin was in a critical condition, the NFL said on Tuesday.
A cardiac arrest is different to a heart attack
When a person has a cardiac arrest, their heart suddenly stops beating and pumping blood around the body. This starves the brain of oxygen, leading to a loss of consciousness and stopping breathing, according to the British Heart Foundation.
Cardiac arrests can be caused by a variety of reasons including a heart attack, congenital heart disease, heart valve disease, inflammation of the heart (acute myocarditis), and inherited heart conditions such as cardiomyopathy. They can also be caused by electrocution, drug overdoses, severe hemorrhages, and hypoxia, the BHF said.
Anyone can have a cardiac arrest but older people, men, and those with underlying heart problems are more at risk. Cardiac arrests are rare in people under the age of 30, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. About 1 in 10 cardiac arrests are linked with physical exertion, it said.
Heart attacks can lead to cardiac arrests, but the two are different. During a heart attack, the heart is still pumping but the blood supply to the heart is cut off, often by a clot in a coronary artery.
If someone is having a cardiac arrest, they will suddenly collapse, lose consciousness, be unresponsive, and either will be breathing abnormally (such as gasping), or won't be breathing at all, the BHF said. If a person is heaving a heart attack, they will remain conscious and breathing.
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests are fatal nearly 90% of the time, according to the American Heart Association. However, 43.8% of athletes who had sudden cardiac arrests and were attended to by paramedics between 2009 and 2014 survived being hospitalized.
Cardiac arrests can have long-term effects on the brain
Without urgent medical attention, someone having a cardiac arrest will die, so it's important to call the emergency services immediately and perform CPR to keep blood and oxygen circulating, then use a defibrillator to try and get the heart beating again, the BHF said.
After a cardiac arrest, a person will be treated in an intensive or coronary care unit, and they may be put in an induced coma, the BHF said.
To reduce the risk of suffering another cardiac arrest, a person may be given a pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, and be told to make lifestyle changes such as to their diet
It's normal not to remember having a cardiac arrest, and there can be long-term impact on the brain including speech and memory problems, dizziness, and fatigue, the BHF said.
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The daughter of Maxim Vitorgan suffered from low self-esteem
Maxim Vitorgan will soon become a father. Kid actor will give his wife Ksenia Sobchak. Despite the fact that a successor dynasty of VETERANOV now has another family, his own blood in the form of a daughter Polina Maxim does not forget and tries to spend much time with the girl.
Now the daughter of the known actor studying acting, to also loudly, as known relatives, make a statement in the actor's environment.
As Pauline fails, we learn later, in the meantime, the girl slowly emerges from the shadows of his father and grandfather, and begins to communicate with journalists.
Because of her age she has some insecurities. In particular Pauline, as it turned out, suffered from low self-esteem, feeling not attractive, other than her classmates: "Before awful didn't really like myself. Standard situation: all the girls are beautiful and I'm ugly. Only now beginning to understand, accept and love yourself. Of course, I not all happy, but perceive it is not so self-critical, and try to work on the shortcomings."
Despite the fact that Pauline is part of the famous acting dynasty, to perk up from the star fever it is not the beginning. According to the girl, she hasn't done something outstanding, what could be proud of: "in General, what makes a person to be haughty and arrogant, if he's anything outstanding did? I don't believe that I did something that can perk up. Besides, I can't boast of 100% confidence. I have periods when all are closed from everyone, but then I "let go".
Note that at this time Pauline is at the beginning of his career and so far only tries himself in different directions. So, Vitorgan already had the opportunity to star in a short film, which premiered in Omsk at the festival "Movement".
How was it, says Pauline: "When you look at the paintings with his participation, I try to analyze the game, consider the mistakes, to understand some of the points in the future to do a better job, better. I did notice that constantly analyze everything. Sometimes it helps, sometimes it hinders and makes me a prisoner to my own thoughts. Today, however, I have learned to stop in time, so as not to bring themselves to introspection".
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My 12 year old daughter (righty) steps her left foot back and toward the pitcher, instead of straight towards the pitcher.
She usually hits, but not strong. Her coaches have changed her stance with her left foot in, so when she swings, she still steps back, but out and lines up with pitcher.
This has worked, as she got 2 hits to the fence last weekend, which has never happened before. We have been hitting the cage with a much higher pitch speed as well.
My question is.....is this a "fix", or is this a "band-aid"?
If it is a band-aid, should we work on it now (and possibly affect her hitting), or do we wait until the off season?
So her stride is "opening up"? If that is the case, personally I did that a little in baseball. It does help you see the ball better and in my opionion falls under style not absolute. As long as it isn't a big stride and she can get good plate coverage it shouldn't be a problem. Though what I like now is no step, just a little wider stance and toe touch.
I'd say bandaid. When she was stepping in the bucket, her momentum is moving away from the plate toward the SS area or worse. Probably still is but at least she is in position to reach the ball. Course it's always a guess without video.
Best way to attack this problem? I have a 9 year old that sounds very similar to Izzy's daughter. I haven't done much, because I'm a little concerned about how much to throw at her at this age. Any thoughts?
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I'd say it is a bandaid for a mechanical flaw. It's always better to fix the flaw instead of covering it up.
IMO the best way to fix mechanical issues is through mindless repetition with a Swift-Stik or similar tool. I've found that a young hitter can change almost anything by doing approximately 1500 repetitions of a movement over a ten day period, with no skipped days.
It's not fun, but it works.
I have seen some coaches place something behind the foot, so that she can't step back and then work off the tee, swift stick, soft toss, etc.
I'd go to no stride for awhile.
I agree with Mark. We call it attack mode and take her feet out of the swing. This will hurt her down the road if you don't fix it. We step to the bucket, or block. When hitting in practice. We put a concrete block or bucket filled with sand, so she must step to it.
Our coaches put a bat (a big one) behind the feet of the batters who tend to step while in the box. With our girls, it hasn't taken but maybe twice of falling on their haunches to learn to stay put!
I corrected mine backwards I guess.
She starts with her stride foot close to the outside batters box line to force her to step "into" the ball or towards the pitcher.


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Q: How could I iteratively create a bunch of JSON-type string literals? So, I have the following:
values = """ { "exchange_code": "GDAX", "exchange_market": "BTC/USD", "type": "asks" } """

As you can tell by the """, the values needs to be a string literal. However, I want to generate several values that just have an altered value for the first key "exchange_code". How would I be able to iterate with a for loop, and create several string literals of the same sort with just the first value replaced? So far nothing I found escapes it, typecasting to str does not work in terms of generating correct output.

A: Parse the string with the json module, change whatever parts of the resulting dictionary you like and dump them as json-strings again.
>>> import json
>>> values = """ { "exchange_code": "GDAX", "exchange_market": "BTC/USD", "type": "asks" } """
>>>
>>> d = json.loads(values)
>>> alternatives = ['XADG', 'ABCD']
>>>
>>> result = []
>>> for alt in alternatives:
...     d['exchange_code'] = alt
...     result.append(json.dumps(d))
...
>>> result
['{"type": "asks", "exchange_code": "XADG", "exchange_market": "BTC/USD"}', '{"type": "asks", "exchange_code": "ABCD", "exchange_market": "BTC/USD"}']

Or as a little more concise comprehension in Python 3:
>>> [json.dumps({**d, 'exchange_code': alt}) for alt in alternatives]
['{"type": "asks", "exchange_market": "BTC/USD", "exchange_code": "XADG"}', '{"type": "asks", "exchange_market": "BTC/USD", "exchange_code": "ABCD"}']

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"So, do you have any brothers or sisters?" Jason asked Lenai the next day as they continued their tour of Lore's Haven.
"My parents had a son before me, and another daughter after me," she replied.
"Where are they?"
"My sister lives with my parents in our telosh. My brother left home four years ago."
"Telosh? What's that, your house?"
"No. It would be what humans call a village, although, unlike human villages, Shanthi teloshta are not exposed for all to see."
"Are they invisible?" he asked, remembering the previous day's conversation.
She shook her head. "No, just concealed. Some of the dwellings may be underground, while others might be in the trees. We fashion our dwellings to blend in with the land around us. If built correctly, you could walk through the midst of a Shanthi telosh and never know it was present."
A little while later, he stopped to examine a large design on the wall. "What's this?"
"This is a focus point for one of the primary portals," she said. She indicated the wall opposite the strange design. Across the corridor stood an arched doorway made of highly polished wood. However, instead of leading to another hallway, what showed between the doorjambs was nothing but a blank wall. Armed guards kept vigil to either side of the frame. They had a relaxed manner, nodding pleasant greetings to passers-by, but their eyes took in everything around them.
"What's a focus point?" he asked. "And what's the difference between a primary portal and any other portal? And why is this door frame built on a solid wall?"
From behind them, a voice said, "A focus point is what enables travelers to come to Lore's Haven from anywhere in Teleria."
Jason turned to see a pleasant-looking man dressed in a yellow robe, with a round face and thinning brown hair, smiling amiably at them. A torq with a large yellow stone in it hung around his neck.
"Loremaster Kalen," Lenai said. "I apologize. I did not realize you were behind us."
The Loremaster waved off Lenai's apology. "No, no," he said. "I was passing by, and I saw you and our guest discussing the focus point. I thought I would stop and introduce myself."
He turned to Jason, and, with a formal bow, said, "Greetings, Jason Bennett. I am Kalen Dristal, saiken lo, and Topaz Loremaster. I am pleased to meet you at last."
Jason awkwardly returned the Loremaster's bow. I've got to practice bowing. "It's an honor to meet you, sir," he said.
"Please, call me Kalen. 'Sir' sounds so formal, does it not?"
"So," Kalen said, rubbing his hands together. "You have questions about the portals? Perhaps I can help explain a little about them. What would you like to know?"
"Well, before I ask about the portals, what's a saiken lo? Reyga said the same thing when he introduced himself."
"Ah, yes," Kalen replied. "A saiken lo is a high master of dimsai. The word 'saiken' simply means 'knowledge of dimsai,' and 'lo' is an indication of rank. All of the members of the Circle are saiken lo, as are many of the other independent scholars, and even some tradesmen throughout Teleria."
"So there are other ranks of saiken?"
"Oh, yes indeed."
Kalen glanced around at the bustling corridor, and then indicated a relatively open area to one side.
"Let us step over here, out of the way, and I will explain," he said.
Once the trio was out of the middle of the busy hallway, the Loremaster straightened his robe and took a deep breath. "Almost everyone is born with a latent ability to use dimsai," he said, "although children are instructed not to use their power until they have received proper training. At the first sign of power, usually around a child's tenth birthday, a boy or girl becomes saiken fel, which means they have power but have not yet received any formal training.
"Sometime after their fourteenth birthday, the child and his or her parents will choose a trade. Then, they will find a master, a saiken tek, in that field that is willing to take on an apprentice, a saiken cho, for training. Formal training generally takes anywhere from five to seven years."
"What then?"
"When an acceptable level of control over dimsai has been demonstrated, the student may become a saiken cha, a tradesman, or they may choose to become saiken li, a saiken who has chosen to continue his or her quest for knowledge, hoping to one day earn the rank of saiken lo. This ongoing study can be done by either joining one of the Orders or through independent research," Kalen explained.
"What if they never get to an acceptable level?"
The Loremaster's expression became somber. "If, after the seventh year of training, the student still has not demonstrated enough mastery of dimsai to fulfill the apprenticeship, they are declared saiken ri. They are forbidden to use dimsai, in order to prevent them from harming themselves or others. Fortunately," he finished brightly, "it is extremely rare for anyone to be declared saiken ri."
"Uh huh. So, what does a Topaz Loremaster take care of?"
"I preserve the knowledge of atmospheric phenomena and anything related, such as weather cycles, storms, and the like." He made a slight gesture, and a sudden breeze ruffled Jason's hair and caused his tunic to billow up.
"Cool," Jason said with a grin. "Okay, so, going back to our first topic, how does a focus point allow people to get to Lore's Haven from somewhere else?"
"First," Kalen said, "I should explain that a focus point is only required if a traveler is not at a travel portal. In that instance, they can create a portal that comes to this doorway, or to either of two other doorways located in Lore's Haven."
"Each portal in Teleria has a unique focus point associated with it. A traveler wishing to come to the Haven through this particular portal need only concentrate on this glyph." Kalen indicated the pattern on the wall. "Then, providing they have the power, they will establish a portal to this doorway. Should they wish to travel to a different location instead, they simply concentrate upon the focus point associated with their desired destination."
"So why doesn't someone at a travel portal need a focus point?"
Kalen pointed toward the sides of the doorframe. Two columns of crystals with designs etched into their surfaces were set into the reddish wood, one column on either side of the doorway.
"These are focus crystals," Kalen explained. "When we wish to set up a travel portal to a certain location, a saiken lo will take a number of these crystals to that location. Once there, he or she will use dimsai to imprint the location onto the crystal. The crystals are then set into frames, as you see here, to serve as anchor points for the portals. So long as the traveler possesses enough dimsai ability, they need merely touch the crystal representing where they wish to go in order to create the portal."
"Cool. So, how do they turn the portal off?"
"Once the person who established the portal steps through it, the portal closes. For that reason, if there are several people traveling together, the person who creates the portal must be the last one through. Otherwise, those behind would be stranded. Or, if the creator of the portal does not plan to come through it, he or she can also release it, allowing it to close."
"Alright, so what's the diff—"
"Oh, dear," the Loremaster said suddenly. "I am terribly sorry, Jason, but I must be going. I was on my way to confer with a colleague when I stopped. I meant only to introduce myself, but I am afraid I got rather involved in our conversation."
Kalen gave him a hasty bow, and started down the hallway. "I hope we can talk again, young man," he called back over his shoulder. "I truly enjoyed the few minutes we had." With a final wave, he turned a corner and was gone.
"Well," he said, after the Loremaster disappeared around the corner, "that was interesting."
"Loremaster Kalen is an honorable man," Lenai told him, "but he sometimes loses track of time. Particularly when he is involved in a conversation."
"Gotcha. So, how do the crystals get imprinted?"
Lenai shook her head. "My people do not possess enough power to create portals," she said. "Therefore, we have no interest in the manner of their creation. You will have to find someone else to answer that question for you."
"Oh, okay."
Lenai nodded toward the portal. "Travelers are coming from Orrin. Watch."
He turned to look at the doorway. The wall between the doorjambs wavered like a distant mirage on a hot summer day. Then, an iridescent shimmer flashed along the doorframe, and he was no longer looking at a blank wall. Another room was visible through the doorway.
The guards, who had been standing at relaxed attention before, had stepped back. They watched the doorway closely, with their hands resting on the hilts of their swords.
From the newly visible room, a couple and their young son walked into the hallway. As soon as the man cleared the threshold, the room on the other side winked out of existence with a silent flash of light, and the wall was back once more. The guards relaxed, nodded a greeting to the family, and then resumed their former positions.
"Man, I wish we would've had one of these when we drove to California last year for vacation," Jason said.
At Lenai's puzzled look, he shook his head. "Never mind. So, how did you know someone was coming? And where they were coming from?"
"When a portal is about to be activated from a travel portal, the focus crystal associated with that travel portal will begin to glow," she explained. "If no crystal glows, then we know the portal is being created from somewhere else."
"Okay, so how d—"
"I have told you all I can of portals. As I said before—"
"Okay, okay," Jason said, holding up his hands in defeat. With one final glance at the portal, they continued down the hall.
Not much later, they were walking down a little-used corridor on one of the lower levels of the Haven. No one else was around when a rift opened up beside them. A voice said, "Come, laddie. It's high time you and I had a wee chat!" Before he could react, a dark figure leaned out of the opening, grabbed the front of his shirt, and dragged him through the portal.
"No!" Lenai yelled, leaping forward. With a silent concussion of power, she slammed back against the wall of the passageway and slid to the ground.
"Sorry, lassie," the figure said, leaning out of the shimmering opening, "but I dinna think ye have an invitation." Extending his hand toward the prone girl, tendrils of power snaked out and crawled over her still form.
With a low chuckle, the figure retreated back into the portal, which silently winked out of existence, leaving the passageway empty except for the limp body of the Shanthi girl lying on the cold stone floor.
An insistent knocking coming from the door to his outer chamber dragged Tal from his slumber. He squinted at the window in his room as he tried to blink the sleep from his eyes. The darkness outside told him the sun had not yet given thought to rising. He yawned and untangled himself from the warm cocoon of his bed sheets.
When he opened the door, he saw his apprentice, Radyn, standing outside along with a Warder. His student's dark hair stuck up on all sides of his head, and puffy circles under his eyes showed that he had been peacefully sleeping not too long ago himself.
"Please forgive this interruption of your rest, High One, but Lenai has been found unconscious. It looks as if she has been attacked."
"What?" Instantly awake, Tal's mind began to race. "Where was she found? When did this happen?"
"She was found in one of the lower passageways. Warder Garris found her while he was conducting the nightly patrol." Radyn indicated the man behind him.
Tal turned to the Warder. "Do you have any idea what may have happened to her?"
Garris shook his head. "No, High One. She was unconscious when I found her. We searched the lower levels, but found nothing unusual."
"She is in the healing area," Radyn said. "One of Loremaster Seryn's students is treating her, and the Loremaster herself is being notified as we speak."
"What of Jason Bennett?" he asked. "Lenai has been escorting him about Lore's Haven these last two days. Where is he?"
Again, the Warder shook his head. "We do not know. She was alone, and we did not see any sign of the Far Planer on any of the lower levels, nor in his quarters. His bed has not been disturbed. We are expanding our search to include the rest of Lore's Haven and the surrounding area."
"Good, good." He stroked his chin as his gaze wandered across the floor. Who could have done this? He looked at the Warder. "Notify me at once if you find anything else." He turned to his apprentice. "Awaken Loremaster Reyga, and have him meet me in the healing area. I will be there as soon as I am dressed."
"Yes, High One. I will go at once," Radyn said. With a bow, he and the Warder left to carry out Tal's orders.
After getting dressed, Tal headed for the healing area. As he reached it, he saw Reyga hurrying from the other direction. He waited for the older man.
Reyga stopped and bowed quickly, breathing hard. "High One," he said, "how is she?"
Tal knew of the special bond between the elder Loremaster and the young Shanthi. "I do not know," he replied. "I just arrived myself."
When they entered the healing area, Lenai was lying motionless in one of the beds, a thin sheet covering her from the shoulders down. Her eyes were closed, and had it not been for the almost imperceptible rise and fall of the sheet, Tal might have thought she had already passed.
A young man and woman tended her. When they looked up and saw the two Loremasters, they stopped what they were doing and bowed formally. He waved off their bows. "Now is not the time for formalities. What word of Lenai?"
The young woman stepped forward. She had a slight build, and solemn, dark eyes. "High One," she said quietly, "I am Elira. Lenai's injuries are healed, but we cannot awaken her. I considered probing more deeply, but decided to wait for Loremaster Seryn to arrive. She should be here momentarily."
Reyga was studying the still figure on the bed. "She is in no danger?"
"No, Loremaster Reyga," she replied. "Her injuries no longer pose a threat, and she appears whole. I do not know why she does not awaken, but she is in no danger that we can see."
"And what of Jason?" Reyga asked. "Is he well?"
Elira looked confused by the question. Tal turned to Reyga. "I am afraid no one knows where the young man is," he said. "He was not with Lenai when they found her, and he has not slept in his bed. He has apparently vanished." He could not keep a note of suspicion from creeping into his voice.
"High One, surely you do not believe he is responsible for this?"
"Loremaster Reyga," he said, "I realize you have developed an affinity with the young man. Considering what you have already been through together, I must say I can hardly blame you." His glance fell to the floor for a moment, and then he looked Reyga in the eyes. "I, however, do not have such a luxury. I cannot rule out any possibility, regardless how unlikely it may seem."
"But, High One…" Reyga began. Then he stopped and looked at Lenai. After a long moment, he nodded. "Of course, High One. I understand. Forgive me."
Tal placed his hand on the older man's arm. "I am sorry, my friend. I truly hope that Jason is innocent of this. I know your trust is not easily given, and I hope your faith has not been misplaced."
Reyga looked once more to the figure on the bed. "As do I, High One," he breathed. "As do I."
Just then, the door to the healing area opened and Seryn walked in, moving quickly to the bed. She glanced at Lenai, nodded briefly to Tal and Reyga, and motioned to her assistants.
"What is her condition?" she asked them. Although her face was calm, it was clear that she was completely focused.
Elira said, "Loremaster Seryn, her injuries are healed, but she will not awaken. I was about to probe more deeply, but since she no longer appeared to be in danger, I thought it best to await your instruction."
Seryn looked over Lenai's still form. "Well done. Proceed with your examination. I will observe."
Elira turned back to Lenai. She bowed her head and closed her eyes, preparing herself. As Elira gathered her focus, Seryn walked over to Tal and Reyga.
Reyga stepped forward, and said in a low voice, "Perhaps you should deal with this, Loremaster Seryn?"
"Have no fear. Elira is my best pupil. In truth, I plan on naming her as my apprentice at the Gathering's End Festival this year."
Tal raised an eyebrow. "Apprentice? Is she not rather young for such a position?"
"Perhaps," Seryn said, "but she is my most talented assistant, regardless of her age. And the fire that burns in her heart for those in her care rivals my own."
"I find that difficult to believe," Tal said with a smile. "Nevertheless, if you believe she is capable, then it must be so."
Seryn lowered her voice further and leaned toward them. "If I am not mistaken, I believe she and Tor will also be announcing their betrothal at the festival." She indicated the young man watching Elira attentively, ready to assist if she needed him.
"Indeed?" Reyga said. A slight smile played across his face. "Well then, the festival this year will be a most joyous event."
They fell silent as Elira opened her eyes. She glanced at Seryn, who gave her an encouraging nod. The young woman took a deep breath and raised her hands, which began glowing with soft argent light. Then she began slowly moving them above the length of Lenai's body. As she examined Lenai, she told them what she was seeing.
"The internal injuries are fully healed," she said, her head bowed in concentration. "There is no bleeding, nor blockage of blood flow." Her hands moved up Lenai's body. "The heart is strong and steady. Her air passageways are clear." Her hands continued to move up the girl's body, until they hovered over Lenai's head.
"The injury to her head is healed, and…wait…there is something." She closed her eyes once more, brow furrowed. "It is difficult to tell." She tilted her head to the side, eyes still closed, a look of puzzlement on her face. Then, with a sharp breath, her eyes flew open. Like the sound of a giant whip cracking, a glaring arc of power exploded from Lenai's body, hurling Elira across the room.
"Elira!" Seryn and Tor cried out. Tor and the three Loremasters ran to where Elira had fallen. She did not move as Tor dropped to the floor beside her, lifting her up and cradling her in his arms.
Seryn's power flared as she fell to her knees and began ministering to the still figure. As the moments passed, her eyes closed, and tension flooded her face from the strain of her efforts. "No!" she hissed. Her breathing became labored, and her hands blazed even brighter as she intensified her power. The gemstones in her circlet and bracelets came to life, adding their fire to the glare.
Tal and Reyga moved to either side of her and laid their hands on her shoulders, placing their power at her disposal. The moments passed as Seryn struggled to heal her soon-to-be apprentice. Tal could feel her strain as she drew on their power.
"No!" Seryn repeated, her voice breaking. Her hands and gemstones blazed like small suns. Tal had to squint his eyes against the piercing radiance. The glare cast their shadows into sharp relief on the stone walls of the healing area. He could feel the power draining from him as she demanded more of his resources to save her assistant.
Just as he was sure he could give no more, Seryn cried out and collapsed, the light vanishing from her hands like a snuffed candle. He blinked his eyes as the room appeared suddenly dim, and looked to where Seryn had fallen. She lay face down, her head resting on her forearms, her back heaving from the exertion of her efforts. Without lifting her head, one hand crept towards Elira's still form, moving up to lie on the girl's hand. Tal knelt beside her, with Reyga looking on over his shoulder.
"Seryn, are you injured?"
"No," she replied, in a ragged voice. "I am not injured, High One."
She raised her head. Sweat and tears streaked her face as she looked at Tor, still cradling Elira in his arms. His tormented eyes were fixed on her face. "Loremaster?" he asked in a small, pleading voice.
"Oh, Tor," she said. "I am so sorry. Her injuries were too severe. I—" Her voice broke. She took a shaky breath. "I could not save her." She bowed her head, unable to watch as Tor's once-happy future crumbled, leaving behind only bitter dust of loss.
For a moment, Tor did not appear to understand. Then he started trembling. Finally, with a cry of a soul in torment, he bent his head over the woman that would have been his lifemate, pulling her tightly to him. His anguished sobs of grief were the only sound in the room as he rocked her lifeless body.
Tal was stunned. How could a situation that had seemed so promising just a few moments before have turned into such tragedy? He knew using dimsai on another sentient being could sometimes have dire consequences, but the severity of such results was usually determined by the amount of power the target possessed. Most of the races of Teleria, Shanthi included, did not possess enough dimsai for this to be a concern. What could have triggered such backlash from Lenai?
The sudden change in outcomes denied coherent thought. It was impossible to focus on the questions spinning in his head. Instead, he bent to help Seryn to her feet. Beside them, Tor's grief had subsided to quiet tears.
As Seryn regained her feet, Reyga took a step forward. An expression of confused grief drew deep lines in his face. "Loremaster Seryn," he said. "How? Surely that was not backlash? Not from a Shanthi?"
Seryn wiped away the lingering tears and glanced sadly at Tor. "No, the Shanthi do not possess enough power to cause backlash of that magnitude." Then her eyes turned to ice, and she turned to the table. "I must examine her myself."
Tal stopped her as she stepped toward the bed. "Do you think that wise?"
"Wise?" She laughed bitterly. "On the contrary, High One, I am certain it is not," she said. "Nevertheless, it must be done. We must know the 'how' and the 'why' of this, in order to answer it."
From behind them, a grief-ravaged voice barely recognizable as Tor's broke in. "Find out who did this! Then I will hunt them down! I will avenge Elira!"
Seryn turned back to look at the young man, his face filled with the passion of his anguish. "Peace, Tor," she said softly. "We will find out why this happened. I promise you that much." He did not reply, but his desolate eyes said that he would hold her to her oath. Seryn nodded slightly, and then turned back toward the bed.
Tal fell into step beside her, motioning Reyga to her other side. "Our power is at your disposal, Loremaster Seryn," he told her. "We will do what we can to assist and protect you."
Seryn gave him a half-smile that vanished as quickly as it appeared as she moved into position beside the bed.
As they had done before, he and Reyga placed their hands on Seryn's shoulders while her head bowed and the silvery-white aura bloomed around her hands once more. Tal's other hand took on a faint cream-colored glow as he extended it toward the still form on the bed. On Seryn's other side, Reyga mirrored his stance. A sparkling green light danced lightly across Reyga's fingers.
Seryn positioned her hands above Lenai's shoulders, and began moving them upwards toward the young woman's head. She focused intently on Lenai as her hands moved, watching for any sign of a repeat of what had just happened. Slowly, her hands moved over the Shanthi's neck, and then hovered above her face.
"I am going to probe more deeply now," she said. Tal prepared himself as Seryn forced her power deeper.
"Yes," she said. "I see what caught Elira's attention." She frowned. "I have never seen anything like this." The glow about her hands increased as she probed more intently.
Suddenly, like her former assistant, Seryn took a sharp breath. Instantly, power sprang from Tal and Reyga's hands. Iridescent pearl and verdant green joined to form a crackling shield between them and the girl on the bed. At almost the same instant, another bolt of power sprang from Lenai's body, attacking the shield with explosive force. The concussion knocked all three Loremasters back, but they managed to keep their footing. As suddenly as it had appeared, the burst of power vanished.
Tal regained his balance. "Is anyone hurt?"
The other Loremasters indicated that they were unharmed.
"By Agathon's scrolls!" Reyga said, shaking his head. "If that was what struck Elira, it is small wonder she was unable to withstand it."
"That was not what struck Elira," Seryn said.
"What?" Tal asked. "What are you saying?"
"That was merely an echo of the power that struck Elira," Seryn replied. "Before the dimsai struck us, I was able to get a glimpse of what has been done to Lenai."
"What is it?" Reyga asked.
Seryn studied the still form. "She has been made a trap," she said. "I have never seen anything such as this. I can only imagine the skill and power it must have taken." She shook her head. "The only thing I am certain of is that this was meant to kill the first person to trigger it. Even had it been myself, I would not have been able to withstand it."
Reyga looked at Lenai. Concern and frustration filled his eyes. "Is there any way to undo this?"
Seryn shook her head once more. "What has been done to her is beyond my skill to remedy. However," she added, as Reyga began to speak, "as I said, this was but an echo of the initial force. A reserve of power has been placed within her. How, I do not know, but I believe that each successive time the trap is triggered, the dimsai in her will be diminished. It should be possible to drain the remaining power away safely, if adequate precautions are taken."
Tal frowned as he looked from Seryn to Lenai and back again. "Who could have done such a thing?" he asked.
"I do not know, High One," Seryn replied. "There is no one that I am aware of in Lore's Haven, or in the whole of Teleria for that matter, who has the power or the skill that would be required."
His mind went back to the encounter with Nyala. "Is it possible the Altered have decided to intervene once more in the affairs of Teleria?" he asked.
Seryn sighed. "I suppose anything is possible, although I cannot fathom what the purpose of such an attack might be. However," she said, turning to look at Reyga, "it might not be beyond the abilities of anyone who has this much power to conceal their dimsai from others."
Reyga gave Seryn a troubled look. "So, you believe Jason to be responsible for this?"
"I do not know, Loremaster Reyga," she said. "But considering your own experience with the young man, you yourself must have your own suspicions."
"I understand your concerns," Reyga said, "but I find such thoughts difficult to entertain. He very nearly sacrificed himself for Lenai. I can scarce believe he would use her in such a way, even if he did possess the ability to do so."
Seryn looked back at the still form of Elira, and at Tor, who had fallen asleep beside her, one arm across her and his tear-streaked cheek resting on her shoulder. "Loremaster Reyga," she said solemnly, "you know I have always held you in the highest regard. I know that you are a man of honor, and that you have chosen to give your friendship to this young man." She turned to Reyga, her eyes burning with an inner fire. "I truly hope he is all you believe him to be, but you should know this: Should we find that Jason Bennett is responsible for what has transpired this night," her voice gained a dangerous edge, "I swear to you he will wish the bloodfang had slain him."
Tal and Reyga said nothing as the she turned back to her patient.
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In Section 101(a) of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA), it is stated that it's the "Congressional declaration of goals and policy" to achieve the "Restoration and maintenance of chemical, physical and biological integrity of Nation's waters..." For many decades scientist have attempted to develop tools to understand the connections between chemical and physical stresses of watershed conditions and instream habitat with biological response. To better understand the linkages between watershed and habitat conditions and biological response in warm water streams a series of multivariate statistical tools were tested using a database developed for warm water streams in the state of Wisconsin. The analysis illustrated that combination of Self-Organized Maps (SOM) with Principal Component Analysis and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and discriminant function analysis provided a tool that could accurately explain the effects of watershed and habitat conditions on the response by fish communities using metrics used in the Wisconsin fish Index of Biological Integrity (IBI). The results of the research illustrated that (1) unlike many water quality relations that arc linear in nature, the relations between watershed and habitat stressors and biological response are not linear and that to understand the relations nonlinear tools such as SOM are required, (2) stressors to stream environments are cumulative in nature and a multivariate approach is necessary to explain the relation, (3) different fish communities respond to different stresses in different ways, therefore strategies for watershed management need to be tailored specifically to the aquatic community that is being protected or managed.


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by George Dance
pencil, 1795
10 in. x 7 1/2 in. (254 mm x 191 mm)
Samuel Arnold (1740-1802), Composer. Sitter in 4 portraits.
NPG D998: Samuel Arnold (source portrait)
NPG D12170: Samuel Arnold (source portrait)
Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 18
Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 13
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George, Prince of Wales is forced to marry Caroline Amelia Elizabeth of Brunswick, despite having secretly married Maria Fitzherbert in 1785.
Widespread rioting prompts the introduction of the Speenhamland system of welfare supplements which are linked to the price of bread.
Treasonable Practices Act is passed against open criticism of government.
The MP Matthew Gregory 'Monk' Lewis publishes his notorious gothic novel The Monk to success and scandal because of its immoral content.
Mungo Park explores the course of the River Niger.
Wolfe Tone, founder of The Society of United Irishmen, departs for America after being implicated in high treason in Ireland. Exiled in Philadelphia, he soon leaves for France to ask revolutionaries for assistance.
Joseph Haydn composes the English Canzonettas during his second stay in London.
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Freedom Boat Club adds 12 franchises
Andrew Hard, owner-operator of the Freedom Boat Club franchise in Huntington Beach, Calif., cuts the ribbon during grand opening festivities. Hard is flanked by Freedom Boat Club President and CEO John Giglio (right) and San Diego franchise owners Dan Hasbrouck and his wife, Jennifer (left), along with a group of regional dignitaries and VIPs.
As part of its ongoing strategic growth and expansion plan, Freedom Boat Club announced the launch of a dozen new franchise-owned clubs, including West and East Coast locations.
Huntington Beach, Calif., is the site of the newest franchise, and it is the second launch for the brand in California in the past 18 months. The first one was in San Diego.
A grand opening event was held in late June at the club's Peter's Landing Marina that attracted representatives of the California State Assembly and dignitaries from the California State Senate Office, the city of Orange and the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce.
"We were very pleased by the very strong and welcome reception the club is enjoying in the market," Freedom Boat Club franchise owner-operator Andrew Hard, a former club member himself and a Florida-based financial adviser, said in a statement. "Our San Diego franchise owners also joined us for this special event and have been equally impressed by the strong interest and membership activity in Southern California."
Club President and CEO John Giglio also participated in the grand opening festivities.
"It was a very strong event that drew a lot of horsepower to the club," Giglio said. "Based on the feedback we heard that day from many of the regional leaders, I believe the boating club concept will be highly successful in this market."
On the East Coast, another new franchise made its Florida debut in New Smyrna Beach in June, joining more than 30 clubs operating in the state.
Bobby Parker, of Parker Yacht Sales, the son of former Sea Ray dealership owner Roy Parker, of Orlando's Parker Boats, opened the Daytona Beach Freedom Boat Club franchise in 2014 and won the "Rookie of the Year" award. He added the second club location to meet growing member demand.
"New Smyrna Beach is a popular boating destination, and several of our Daytona Beach members live in that area and wanted a location closer to home," he said. "Besides attracting more locals, we also believe New Smyrna Beach will be a top draw for the Greater Orlando market, whose boaters come to the coast and this area for their boating and fishing activity."
Parker's organization has doubled its membership in the past year and expects that the new club will further build its base. The new club is in shared building space with a paddleboard company in a private lagoon. It has installed new docks and piers and has options to handle as many as three dozen boats in the future.
In 2016 Parker has his eye on Florida's Palm Coast for continued club expansion.
"We're enjoying record franchise and membership growth nationwide," Giglio said. "From existing club owners like Bobby Parker and others who are developing new clubs to newcomers in brand new markets, like Andrew Hard in California, we're expecting to reach our corporate franchise 100-club milestone goal within a year."
Other recently launched 2015 franchise locations include Fort Lauderdale, Stuart and Deerfield Beach, Fla.; Brick, N.J.; St. Joseph, Mich.; and Huron, Ohio.
Additional new locations confirmed to open either later this summer or for the 2016 season include Lake George, N.Y., and Deep River, Conn., along with Miami and a second corporate-club location in Fort Myers Beach, Fla.
"In addition to the new franchise clubs already on the dockets, we have several targeted areas nationwide we're seeking to develop," Giglio said. "Interestingly enough, we have also received inquiries from Canada and abroad, so international expansion is likely also in our future."
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"Good evening, Quahog, I'm Tom Tucker. Now, for Ollie Williams and his summary of IDW's Infestation 2 #1. Ollie?"
"H.P. LOVECRAFT WROTE SOME BOOKS!"
"ALL THEM MONSTERS WERE REAL!"
"Any interesting characters exclusive to this comic we should know about?"
"Thank you, Ollie. And now for sports..."
*The TMNT's part of this story will begin in Infestation 2: TMNT #1.
*Covert Vampiric Operations agents Britt, Cross and Bools previously appeared in Infestation #2 (which this event is a continuation of).
*Infestation 2 also crossed over into IDW's other publications, "Transformers", "G.I. Joe", "Dungeons & Dragons", "Danger Girl" and "30 Days of Night".
I'm not even that much of a "Family Guy" fan anymore, I just thought it would be fun to do this.
One of the nice things about IDW's "Infestation" events is that you don't HAVE to buy the bookending mini or the other crossovers if you don't want to; you can just grab the TMNT chapters and get a complete story. All jesting aside: IDW, I really, really appreciate that. Marvel and DC could learn a lot from you guys.
Oh, but those covers just scream "EPIC MULTI-FRANCHISE CROSSOVER!!!"
I do wish we could see the characters interact in the bookend issues, if not necessarily in every issue of the crossover even.


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Man fatally shot by SDPD officer identified
Posted 9:33 AM, April 5, 2019, by City News Service, Updated at 09:38AM, April 5, 2019
Officers stand outside a trailer park in San Ysidro where a suspect was killed in a shooting.
SAN YSIDRO – Authorities Friday publicly identified a 50-year-old man who was fatally shot after he allegedly brandished and fired off an assault rifle at a San Ysidro mobile home park, then allegedly pointed the weapon at officers.
Alfonso Cervantes, who lived in the mobile home park with his wife and family, was fatally shot after patrol personnel responded around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday to a report of gunfire in the 100 block of West Calle Primera, according to San Diego police.
Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing a man walking through the mobile home park near the southern junction of Interstate 5 and Interstate 805 with what appeared to be a rifle resembling an AK-47, Lt. Matt Dobbs said.
"The witnesses described the man as acting strangely and (reported he) appeared to be hiding from someone," Dobbs said.
Multiple residents also reported that the man had pointed the rifle at them during the initial incident, the lieutenant said.
Officers shoot, kill man who opened fire in San Ysidro trailer park
Officers cordoned off the area "as they developed a tactical plan to handle the incident as safely as possible," Dobbs said.
"At one point, the man approached the officers' location and fired a round from his rifle," Dobbs said. "The man retreated behind a row of RVs and was again seen a few seconds later, still holding the rifle."
Cervantes did not comply with orders the drop the firearm, according to Dobbs.
"According to a witness, the man raised the weapon toward the east — in the direction of the officers — and gunshots were again heard and the men fell to the ground," Dobbs said.
Officers administered first aid until paramedics arrived, but Cervantes was pronounced dead at the scene, he said.
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No other civilians or officers were injured, Dobbs said, adding that "a loaded assault-style rifle was found next to the man."
"One San Diego police officer fired his weapon during the incident," Dobbs said. "The officers name is not being released at this time, but he is a 2 1/2-year veteran of the department."
The gunfire prompted a brief lockdown at nearby Willow Elementary School.
Anyone with information about the shooting was urged to call the SDPD Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
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Falling into nothingness, possessed by the emptiness of her entire being, the spirit of the young lady was traveling beyond time and space. It was like an endless and colourless corridor that inspired her with neither fear nor peace of mind. She didn't feel her body anymore and didn't dare to ask herself why. The void was all around her.
Suddenly, everything stopped: the crazy race through the strange corridor, her thoughts, her wonderings and that annoying feeling of…nothing. Like the blessing of gravity had come back to her: Eve was standing in front of two big gates framed with diamond sparkles. Up above, the sky seemed to be painted by a child who played with all the blue hues in such a harmonious and delicate way that she could swear it came out from a dream. Just a thought of her, wishing that the gates would open and a wonderful picture revealed in front of her eyes. Not a small park with trees here and there, neither an exotic square with abundant vegetation entangled in such a way that you thought it was impossible for any form of life to live there because of the lack of air, but a whole green universe, an overflowing of the wild nature. Looking amazed at the view, Eve was holding her breath dreading to make any sound that might have disturbed the angelical atmosphere so that in a moment all would have disappeared without any trace of existence. She was content just by watching the wonder that she was blessed to see. Feeling like no glance could overcome the whole place, the young lady didn't know where to look first being continuously distressed by an imaginary hourglass which counted the time left for her to delight in that mysterious Paradise.
There were the mountains on the horizon, with their cliffs dancing in the milky fog; there, in the baby-blue sky, lived in clover the Sun and the Moon, like the king and the queen who were to rule over this Paradise forever; there, the endless forests, the great falls of water that seemed to have no spring; there, the chirping birds and a multitude of smells that she couldn't resist without closing her eyes and feeling the next moment she would faint. And beyond the field of grass, exceeding even the imposing image of the mountains and the hypnotizing falls of the silver water, there stood, like an invincible, sly enemy of the spirit, the Prohibited Tree. Seeing it and remembering the ancestors' sin, Eve sighed and hesitated at the temptation to pass through the opened gates. Before having the time to change her mind, exactly in the moment when her foot was ready to make a step to the entrance, she was pulled back by a dark force, coming from nowhere, wresting her a scream.


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Colon/Bowel (Colorectal) Cancer 'CC1' Nutraceutical
Colorectal cancer, also known as colon or bowel cancer, is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide, and is the third leading cause of cancer-related death in the Western world. Over the past decade many studies have investigated specific nutrients in the diet (particularly the "Mediterranean diet") which may have a protective effect against colorectal cancer. We have formulated a "nutraceutical" daily dietary supplement containing an optimised mix of five of these promising compounds - ascorbic acid, alpha tocopherol, calcium, vitamin A, and selenium - using quantities and purities specifically based on these studies. They have proven activity against cancer cells and are safe, well-studied and well-tolerated organic compounds. 2 tablets to be taken daily on an ongoing basis.
Clinical studies at a glance
Hundreds of published studies involving hundreds of thousands of patients have demonstrated that the compounds in our "CC1" nutraceuticals have the following anti-cancer properties:
They are not only able to slow colon cancer cell growth, but also directly induce cancer cell death.
High concentrations of able to inhibit colon tumour progression, and also decrease the ability of colon cancer cells to move around the body, thereby helping to protect against metastasis.
They are able to increase the effectiveness of a class of chemotherapy drugs used for colon cancer treatment.
They can decrease oxidative damage to colon cells which can lead to colon cancer, in addition to increasing the production of detoxifying proteins in colon cancer cells which are part of the body's natural defence against cancer.
Some studies have shown that the combination of the above compounds slows the growth of pre-cancerous polyps in the colon by both slowing the proliferation of these cells, as well as by causing their death.
In addition to their anti-cancer action, they can also help boost the immune system, which is important for general well-being as well as helping to protect against cancer recurrence.
For detailed information on the studies summarised above, continue reading.
Please note this describes published clinical studies and therefore contains information of a scientific nature.
Modes of Action Based On In Vitro and In Vivo Studies
Ascorbic acid is a essential nutrient found primarily in fruits and vegetables and is a potent antioxidant. High concentrations of ascorbic acid have been shown to inhibit colon tumour progression in animal models carrying human tumours (Belin, et al. 2009), thought to be due to it's anti-proliferative activity in cancer cells. It has also been demonstrated (Catani, et al. 2002) that ascorbic acid increases the effectiveness of a class of chemotherapy drugs against cultured colon cancer cells, increasing the treated cells' sensitivity to apoptosis (preprogrammed cell death). As a antioxidant, ascorbic acid has also been shown to significantly decrease the oxidative damage that can lead to the formation of colon cancer cells (Glaab, et al. 2001).
Alpha tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant found in some vegetables, eggs, milk, and some nuts. It is known to decrease the oxidative damage done to colon cells by bile acids which can lead to cancer (Rosignoli, et al. 2008). In one study (Campbell, et al. 2006), tocopherols were shown to retard growth and promote cell death in several different types of cultured colon cancer cells. Tocopherols have also been shown to anti-colon cancer activity in animal models (Ju, et al. 2009), thought to be due to their ability to induce apoptosis (preprogrammed cell death) and prevent oxidative damage and inflammation in the colon.
Selenium is an essential micronutrient for humans and is found in small amounts in nuts, cereals, meat, fish, and eggs. Selenium metabolites were shown in two studies to inhibit growth and proliferation and trigger cell death in cultured colon cancer cells (Zeng, et al. 2010; Fang, et al. 2009). In the second of these studies it in addition slowed the growth of intestinal tumours in animal models. Alpha tocopherol and selenium used together also significantly protect against oxidative damage (Bitiren, et al. 2009).
Calcium is an essential micronutrient for humans and is primarily found in dairy products such as milk and cheese, some nuts, and soy. Calcium has been shown to suppress growth and inhibit the cellular invasiveness and mobility that leads to metastasis in cultured colon cells via its direct regulation of a pivotal gene network (Bhagavathula, et al. 2007). In animal models, a "Western" diet was shown to increase the risk of and mortality from colon cancer significantly (Newmark, et al. 2009), however supplementing this diet with calcium and vitamin D significantly decreased both the incidence and multiplicity of the cancer. Calcium also increases the sensitivity of cultured colon cancer cells to certain chemotherapy drugs (Liu, et al. 2009).
Retinol is found in animal sources, including liver, dairy products, eggs, and meat, although most of these sources are also high in saturated fats and cholesterol. Retinol also inhibits the growth of multiple types of cultured colon cancer cells in a dose-dependant fashion, reducing the ability of these cells to form metastases (Park, et al. 2007). Retinol is also thought to help decrease the risk of a colon cancer as the result of a high-fat diet (Delage, et al. 2004). In one study (Ma, et al. 2009), a mix of retinol, alpha-tocopherol, and selenium inhibited colon tumour progression significantly in animal models carrying human colon tumours, slowing tumour growth compared to animals not taking the compounds. Retinol, ascorbic acid and alpha tocopherol were also shown together to increase the production of detoxifying proteins in colon cancer cells, which may be an inherent anti-cancer mechanism (Wang, et al. 1995).
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Clinical Studies Relevant To This Nutraceutical
(A brief note on "polyps": "Colonic adenomas" or "polyps", are abnormal growths of tissue that can form in the colon and eventually develop into full cancer. Because of this they are usually removed by endoscopic surgery when they are found, however they frequently grow back (or 'recur'). Therefore much research has been undertaken into the developing treatments for both these polyps and the primary cancer itself to prevent their growth or recurrence after surgery.)
Treatment of Colorectal Cancer
In one study (Roncucci, et al. 1993), the effect of treatment with retinol, ascorbic acid, and alpha-tocopherol was determined on 255 patients who had recently had surgery to have polyps removed. After an average of 18 months, only 5.7% patients taking the supplements had recurrence of polyps, versus 35.9% of patients taking no supplements. Similar results were shown in a second study (McKeown-Eyssen, et al. 1988), in which 200 patients were given ascorbic acid and alpha tocopherol after surgery to remove polyps. After two years, polyps were observed in 20% less patients taking the supplements compared to those patients taking a placebo only. These results are in contrast to a third study (Greenberg, et al. 1994), however, in which patients who had polyps recently removed were given ascorbic acid and alpha tocopherol every day for 4 years, and in these patients there was no significant benefit to the treatment. This reason for the discrepancy in this earlier study is not clear, however it may be due to the different doses of ascorbic acid and alpha tocopherol used in this study compared to the other studies.
In another small study (Malmberg, et al. 2002), short-term treatments of alpha tocopherol, ascorbic acid, and selenium was given to patients with advanced colorectal cancer, which significantly boosted the functioning of their immune system, which is often weakened in these patients and can result in increased susceptibility to infection and disease progression. In a fifth study (Cascinu, et al. 2000), colorectal cancer patients were treated with retinol, ascorbic acid, alpha tocopherol, and calcium to investigate the effects on the proliferation of cells around the site of the tumour. After 6 months of treatment, there was a significant decrease in the proliferation of these cells in patients treated with both the supplements and a placebo treatment, however while there was a larger decrease in the patients treated with supplements, this did not reach statistical significance. In another study (Fedirko, et al. 2009) 92 patients with polyps who were given calcium together with Vitamin D for 6 months showed an increase in markers of cell death in samples of their colon tissue. Finally, in a seventh study (Hofstad, et al. 1998), 116 patients with polyps were given a treatment which included ascorbic acid, alpha tocopherol, selenium, and calcium, or a placebo, to determine it's effect on polyp growth or recurrence. After 3 years of supplement use, there was a significant decrease in the number of new polyps formed in those patients taking the supplements, and in addition the growth rate of polyps specifically in patients less than 60 years of age was significantly decreased.
Prevention of Colorectal Cancer
While some studies have shown that these supplements can have a positive effect on the prevention of colorectal cancer (as opposed to the treatment of colorectal cancer outlined above), the evidence is currently inconsistent and somewhat weak.
Other Known Effects
Retinol, ascorbic acid, alpha tocopherol, calcium, and selenium are important micronutrients required by humans, and have a range of other important roles in the body.
Retinol is important for healthy eyesight, and required for both scotopic and colour vision. It is also important for maintaining healthy teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, mucous membranes, and skin. As an antioxidant, it protects cells from free radicals and the degenerative processes seen in aging. Retinol is also important for maintaining a strong immune system.
Ascorbic acid is required for a range of essential metabolic reactions, and is a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, thereby preventing oxidative stress which can cause cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, chronic inflammatory diseases and diabetes, among other things. Some scientific evidence also suggests it has a beneficial role on the immune system, asthma, ischemic heart disease, and stroke prevention, however further work is ongoing to determine this conclusively.
Alpha tocopherol is also an important antioxidant with many functions within the body. Deficiency of alpha tocopherol can lead to neurological problems and anaemia. There is some limited evidence that alpha tocopherol may protect against Parkinson's disease, glaucoma, and blood clots, and when combined with other antioxidants such as ascorbic acid, may be protective against age-related macular degeneration.
Selenium is important for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland. Deficiencies in selenium can result in heart abnormalities and degeneration of cartilage tissue. There is also some weak evidence to suggest that it may decrease the risk of diabetes.
Calcium is an essential mineral for humans and is the most plentiful mineral found in the human body. It is important for the maintenance of strong teeth and bones, and for preventing osteoporosis. It is also needed for effective blood clotting, nerve signalling, and muscle contraction, including that of a healthy heart.
We would highly recommend that anyone interested in researching these nutritional supplements or prostate cancer further look at the main database of scientific and clinical studies, PubMed. It is free to search and view abstracts from millions of scientific studies published in peer-reviewed scientific journals over the past several decades. Full tutorials and help using PubMed can be found here. While they are generally of a technical nature and intended for a scientific/medical professional audience, non-specialists should also find them extremely useful.
Malmberg KJ, Lenkei R, Petersson M, Ohlum T, Ichihara F, Glimelius B, Frödin JE, Masucci G, Kiessling R. Clin Cancer Res. 2002 Jun;8(6):1772-8. A short-term dietary supplementation of high doses of vitamin E increases T helper 1 cytokine production in patients with advanced colorectal cancer.
Cascinu S, Ligi M, Del Ferro E, Foglietti G, Cioccolini P, Staccioli MP, Carnevali A, Luigi Rocchi MB, Alessandroni P, Giordani P, Catalano V, Polizzi V, Agostinelli R, Muretto P, Catalano G. Cancer Invest. 2000;18(5):411-6. Effects of calcium and vitamin supplementation on colon cell proliferation in colorectal cancer.
Albanes D, Malila N, Taylor PR, Huttunen JK, Virtamo J, Edwards BK, Rautalahti M, Hartman AM, Barrett MJ, Pietinen P, Hartman TJ, Sipponen P, Lewin K, Teerenhovi L, Hietanen P, Tangrea JA, Virtanen M, Heinonen OP. Cancer Causes Control. 2000 Mar;11(3):197-205. Effects of supplemental alpha-tocopherol and beta-carotene on colorectal cancer: results from a controlled trial (Finland)
Hofstad B, Almendingen K, Vatn M, Andersen SN, Owen RW, Larsen S, Osnes M. Digestion. 1998;59(2):148-56. Growth and recurrence of colorectal polyps: a double-blind 3-year intervention with calcium and antioxidants.
Roncucci L, Di Donato P, Carati L, Ferrari A, Perini M, Bertoni G, Bedogni G, Paris B, Svanoni F, Girola M, et al. Dis Colon Rectum. 1993 Mar;36(3):227-34. Antioxidant vitamins or lactulose for the prevention of the recurrence of colorectal adenomas. Colorectal Cancer Study Group of the University of Modena and the Health Care District 16.
McKeown-Eyssen G, Holloway C, Jazmaji V, Bright-See E, Dion P, Bruce WR. Cancer Res. 1988 Aug 15;48(16):4701-5. A randomized trial of vitamins C and E in the prevention of recurrence of colorectal polyps.
Greenberg ER, Baron JA, Tosteson TD, Freeman DH Jr, Beck GJ, Bond JH, Colacchio TA, Coller JA, Frankl HD, Haile RW, et al. N Engl J Med. 1994 Jul 21;331(3):141-7. A clinical trial of antioxidant vitamins to prevent colorectal adenoma. Polyp Prevention Study Group.
Belin S, Kaya F, Duisit G, Giacometti S, Ciccolini J, Fontés M. PLoS One. 2009;4(2):e4409. Epub 2009 Feb 6. Antiproliferative effect of ascorbic acid is associated with the inhibition of genes necessary to cell cycle progression.
Park EY, Wilder ET, Lane MA. Nutr Cancer. 2007;57(1):66-77. Retinol inhibits the invasion of retinoic acid-resistant colon cancer cells in vitro and decreases matrix metalloproteinase mRNA, protein, and activity levels.
Catani MV, Costanzo A, Savini I, Levrero M, de Laurenzi V, Wang JY, Melino G, Avigliano L. Biochem J. 2002 Jun 1;364(Pt 2):441-7. Ascorbate up-regulates MLH1 (Mut L homologue-1) and p73: implications for the cellular response to DNA damage.
Glaab WE, Hill RB, Skopek TR. Carcinogenesis. 2001 Oct;22(10):1709-13. Suppression of spontaneous and hydrogen peroxide-induced mutagenesis by the antioxidant ascorbate in mismatch repair-deficient human colon cancer cells.
Ma H, Das T, Pereira S, Yang Z, Zhao M, Mukerji P, Hoffman RM. Anticancer Res. 2009 Jul;29(7):2421-6. Efficacy of dietary antioxidants combined with a chemotherapeutic agent on human colon cancer progression in a fluorescent orthotopic mouse model.
Delage B, Groubet R, Pallet V, Bairras C, Higueret P, Cassand P. Nutr Cancer. 2004;48(1):28-36. Vitamin A prevents high fat diet-induced ACF development and modifies the pattern of expression of peroxisome proliferator and retinoic acid receptor m-RNA.
Ju J, Hao X, Lee MJ, Lambert JD, Lu G, Xiao H, Newmark HL, Yang CS. Cancer Prev Res (Phila Pa). 2009 Feb;2(2):143-52. Epub 2009 Jan 20. A gamma-tocopherol-rich mixture of tocopherols inhibits colon inflammation and carcinogenesis in azoxymethane and dextran sulfate sodium-treated mice.
Campbell SE, Stone WL, Lee S, Whaley S, Yang H, Qui M, Goforth P, Sherman D, McHaffie D, Krishnan K. BMC Cancer. 2006 Jan 17;6:13. Comparative effects of RRR-alpha- and RRR-gamma-tocopherol on proliferation and apoptosis in human colon cancer cell lines.
Zeng H, Botnen JH, Briske-Anderson M. Nutr Cancer. 2010;62(1):85-92. Deoxycholic acid and selenium metabolite methylselenol exert common and distinct effects on cell cycle, apoptosis, and MAP kinase pathway in HCT116 human colon cancer cells.
Fang W, Han A, Bi X, Xiong B, Yang W. Int J Cancer. 2009 Nov 10. Tumour inhibition by sodium selenite is associated with activation of c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase 1 and suppression of beta-catenin signaling.
Bitiren M, Karakilcik AZ, Zerin M, Ozardalı I, Selek S, Nazlıgül Y, Ozgonul A, Musa D, Uzunkoy A. Biol Trace Elem Res. 2009 Sep 23. Protective Effects of Selenium and Vitamin E Combination on Experimental Colitis in Blood Plasma and Colon of Rats.
Fedirko V, Bostick RM, Flanders WD, Long Q, Shaukat A, Rutherford RE, Daniel CR, Cohen V, Dash C. Cancer Prev Res (Phila Pa). 2009 Mar;2(3):213-23. Effects of vitamin D and calcium supplementation on markers of apoptosis in normal colon mucosa: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
Newmark HL, Yang K, Kurihara N, Fan K, Augenlicht LH, Lipkin M. Carcinogenesis. 2009 Jan;30(1):88-92. Epub 2008 Nov 18. Western-style diet-induced colonic tumours and their modulation by calcium and vitamin D in C57Bl/6 mice: a preclinical model for human sporadic colon cancer.
Liu G, Hu X, Varani J, Chakrabarty S. Mol Carcinog. 2009 Mar;48(3):202-11. Calcium and calcium sensing receptor modulates the expression of thymidylate synthase, NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1 and survivin in human colon carcinoma cells: promotion of cytotoxic response to mitomycin C and fluorouracil.
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Wang W, Higuchi CM. Cancer Lett. 1995 Nov 27;98(1):63-9. Induction of NAD(P)H:quinone reductase by vitamins A, E and C in Colo205 colon cancer cells.
Rosignoli P, Fabiani R, De Bartolomeo A, Fuccelli R, Pelli MA, Morozzi G. Genotoxic effect of bile acids on human normal and tumour colon cells and protection by dietary antioxidants and butyrate. Eur J Nutr. 2008 Sep;47(6):301-9. Epub 2008 Aug 6.


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Today the S&P500 closed below the previous low close on February 9, 2018…but it did not exceed the intra-day low of February 9, nor did it drop completely to its 200 day-moving-average (as it did on February 9). Since this is a Friday, what usually happens is, retail investors will hear the bad news over the weekend…get really concerned and then sell on Monday…so we might see more lows early next week. But then in a few days, it's April 1 and the start of a new quarter…markets will likely go back up.
I'm not good at picking exact bottoms. But here's what I do know- if the market is in a long term upend, then a good entry point is a price below the 100dma (~S&P500 @ 2678). So rather than trying to exactly pick the bottom, I'd be happy getting in ANYWHERE below the 100dma.
I don't believe we're headed for a trade war. China's RETALIATORY tariff response was a weak $3 billion…that's .025% of their GDP and .016% of ours. Merely a rounding error.
So for me, if I had extra cash in my 401k, I'd be buying into major indexes & sectors like- S&P500, Technology, Banking, Healthcare, International and Emerging Markets. But that's just me.
As always, invest with caution…and don't miss the next episode of the Wealthsteading podcast which will be released this weekend.


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El sobreseïment (que prové del llatí supersedere) és un tipus de resolució judicial que dicta un jutge o un tribunal, suspenent un procés per falta de causes que justifiquin l'acció de la justícia. Habitualment és una institució del dret processal penal.

En el sobreseïment el jutge, en veure la falta de proves o certs pressupostos, no entra a conèixer el fons de l'assumpte o s'absté de seguir-ho fent, i pot acabar el procés abans de dictar sentència. Per aquest motiu, depenent de la legislació, el sobreseïment no provoca normalment l'efecte de cosa jutjada i el procés es podria reobrir més endavant.

Normalment, el sobreseïment es dicta mitjançant un acte, que pot ser objecte de recurs.

Tipus de sobreseïment
El sobreseïment pot ser definitiu o temporal segons posi fi al procediment o únicament ho suspengui o paralitzi per certes i determinades causals legals.

També pot ser total o parcial depenent si refereix a totes o a alguna de les parts o fets de la causa.

Regulació a Espanya
En el Dret d'Espanya, el sobreseïment es troba regulat en els articles 414.3, 418.2, 423.3 i 424.2 (entre altres) de la Llei d'Enjudiciament Civil. És un institut jurídic previst per a diferents casos que impossibiliten la continuació del procés, quedant imprejutjat l'objecte del litigi.

 Causes: Falta de pressupostos processals no subsanables (p. ex.: litispendència, art. 421 LEC) o subsanables però que no s'han esmenat (p. ex., litisconsorci passiu necessari, art. 420.4 LEC), falta de requisits processals essencials (p. ex.: art. 423.3.II LEC) i incompareixença de les parts a l'audiència prèvia (art. 414.3 LEC).

 Efectes: Finalització del procés mitjançant acte, la pretensió queda imprejutjada (no hi ha sentència sobre el fons) i no hi ha efecte de cosa jutjada, però només es podrà reobrir el procés si es tracta d'una circumstància subsanable.

 Condemna en costes: Per a la part que hagi ocasionat el sobreseïment.

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While on MUJHE KUCCH KEHNA HAI, its director Satish Kaushik, who's in the midst of completing TERE NAAM (Salman Khan), has decided to take it easy after he completes this project. Reason? What does one make? he asks, With films flopping left, right and centre, it's best to study the market before taking any step. The actor-director states that he's watching international films and has even read a lot of novels, but nothing excites. But one conclusion that this social-specialist has reached is not to make a social, what with the saas-bahu, dada-pota, chahcha-bhatija fares running round-the-clock on television. He's firm on that!