Avery was born in Kitchener, ON. A strong technical dancer but more importantly a true performer, she began dancing when she was only 2 years old. Training extensively in Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Acro and attending competitions and workshops throughout Canada and the United States, she has earned many rewards including; JUMP VIP, Wild Intermediate Scholar, ASH Junior Apprentice, Overall Junior Winner at VIP Events, Top Junior Soloist at Dancefest, 1st Runner up Junior Miss StarPower and 1st Runner Up IHollyWood National Championships.
She loves the stage and performing for an audience. She has modeled for GAP and La Crème, performed with Drayton Theatre in the Wizard of Oz (Monkey and Munchkin), with Believe Theater in Thumbelina, and as a member of the Toronto Raptors Lil Ballas hip hop team. She is currently a Mascot Dancer (Mini Raptor) for the Toronto Raptors. Gaining additional experience in front of the camera, she can be seen on American Girl (Principle Dancer) and has appeared in several commercials including Benadryl, Rise2Fame, Winners, and Toys R US.
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Water is the priceless source of nourishment for our entire body. Health conscious people would vouch for the several benefits of clean drinking water. Adequate amount of water intake is essential to a healthy body as well as life. Pure and thoroughly clean water without any impurities has turned into a scarcity. There are not many resources where by you would be able to find clean water to drink. Water purification systems and drinking water filters form an integral part of our household to supply hygienic as well as potable drinking water to our family. Berkey water purification systems have grown to be a household name and a standard pertaining to pure water source. The Big Berkey drinking water filters are actually ideal for our daily needs and have huge capability to get rid of dangerous pathogenic bacteria as well as unwanted contaminants coming from drinking water.
The Big Berkey water filter is a good decision you can make for a handy as well as dependable drinking water filter. It's very economical as you can make use of the normal water which comes right from your faucet and just make use of the filtering system for making it safe and potable. It has high tech silver infused ceramic components that provide great efficiency to the filtering systems in preventing pathogens which are found in water. You may attach it either on your current standard water supply or even just upon privately owned wells. It has confirmed capabilities to eliminate illnesses like cholera and typhoid. Relief organizations even make use of these systems to deliver clean and fresh drinking water in difficult environments.
The filtration system utilizes the law of gravity. It may therefore be used at any place which may not even have electrical power and water pressure. You may fill up the top of chamber with water coming from places such as lakes and streams and you will get thoroughly clean drinking water in a matter of time. The filter elements are long lasting with purification of approximately 60, 000 gallons prior to when you change the actual filter elements.
The particular filter system appears elegant and also is made from high quality shiny stainless steel. It can also be easily cleaned out and it is very sturdy. The upper chamber in the 2 piece filter system can be filled with normal water which filters and flows down to the bottom holding chamber. This filtering system can easily remove harmful pathogenic bacteria such as e-coli, Cryptosporidium, cholera etc. The filter system is powerful enough to remove dangerous chemicals like chlorine, lead, pesticides, herbicides, organic solvents and so on. It also can get rid of heavy metals like lead from drinking water. Simultaneously it keeps the vitamins and minerals in drinking water which are required for our body.
The actual simplicity with which it can be assembled makes it convenient to use even if you carry it around wherever you might be journeying. There is no need for electricity as well as water pressure and that means if you have a drinking water source you may use this filter to get thoroughly clean filtered drinking water. Furthermore, the filter elements may be effortlessly removed as well as cleaned repeatedly, making it a cost-effective selection.
Berkey filters tend to be considered as the actual standard with regard to various other filtering systems. There are a few filter systems that come with features to remove fluoride as well as arsenic. It's a must-have in your homes as well for your camping out trips, and even on your RVs and motorboats.


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What is PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)?
by Amy Medling, founder of PCOS Diva
I am frequently asked, "What is PCOS?"
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders found in women, affecting approximately 5-10% of women worldwide, with less than 50% of them diagnosed.[i] The syndrome is present throughout a woman's life from puberty through post-menopause and affects women of all races and ethnic groups.[ii] Women with PCOS wrestle with an array of possible symptoms including obesity, irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, depression, acne, hair loss, and more.
PCOS is unquestionably under-diagnosed. The primary reason is that women do not report their symptoms. They may be embarrassed to speak openly with their doctor, or they may not even recognize their symptoms as unusual. For example, a typical PCOS woman may think, "All of my aunts have thinning hair and are overweight. It just runs in my family." That may be true- likely because PCOS runs in her family. Often, women may not recognize that all of their symptoms have a common cause.
To further complicate things, doctors often lack knowledge about PCOS and attempt to treat each symptom separately, or they may attribute it to other lifestyle factors such as stress or obesity. On the other hand, women with lean PCOS, whose body type runs on the thin side, are often not diagnosed with PCOS because doctors associate PCOS with being overweight.
Finally, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome has a name problem. Approximately 20% of women who do not have PCOS have cysts on their ovaries. Similarly, about 30% of women that do have PCOS have no cysts.[iii]
In an effort to better define PCOS and facilitate diagnosis and treatment, a definition was agreed upon between the European Society for Human Reproduction and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Diagnosis in now largely based upon these new symptoms dubbed the "Rotterdam" criteria.[iv] These criteria include the original National Institutes of Health[v] and EAE-PCOS Society diagnostic criteria. To be diagnosed with PCOS, a woman must present two out of the three criteria:
Oligo (anovulation)
Hyperandrogenism (clinical and/or biochemical)
Polycystic Ovaries (on an ultrasound)
Even with these criteria in place, diagnosis can be tricky. Characteristics can vary widely based life stage, genotype, ethnicity, and environmental and lifestyle factors such as body weight and eating habits. Birth control pills may also interfere with test results because they lower androgens. With this in mind, physicians must eliminate other possible causes of a woman's symptoms. Developing a diagnosis is also an opportunity to screen for cardiovascular risks that may develop or worsen with time.[vi] If detected early, prevention and treatment can save a life.
Practically speaking, PCOS has three main hallmarks: obesity, irregular menstruation/fertility issues, and hair/skin problems. It is unusual to exhibit every symptom of PCOS. Most women living with PCOS have some combination of symptoms. You may be slim, but have irregular menstruation, or you may have skin problems and polycystic ovaries, but not hirsutism (excessive hair growth in women on parts of the body where hair does not normally occur). To further complicate the issue, many symptoms cascade from others. For example, cardiovascular disease may result from insulin resistance. It is a combination of symptoms that truly define an individual woman's PCOS.
Ask your doctor to test you for PCOS if you have any of these symptoms:
Easy weight gain[i],[ii] and/or Obesity (55-80%)[iii]
Fertility Issues[iv]
Acne (40-60%)[v]
Cardiovascular issues
Polycystic ovaries (20-39%)[vi]
Depression (28-64%)[vii],[viii],[ix]
Anxiety (34-57%)19, 20, 21
Poor body image, eating disorders (21%)
Hyperandrogenism (60-80%)
High levels of androgens[xvi], 23
High levels of insulin/insulin resistance (30-50%) 22,[xvii],[xviii]
Irregular menstruation (75-80%)[xix]
Hirsutism (excessive hair growth) (70%)
Sleep Apnea (8%)[xx]
Gray-White Breast Discharge (8-10%)[xxi]
Scalp Hair Loss (40-70%)[xxii]
Darkening Skin areas (acanthosis nigricans)- particularly on nape of neck (10%)[xxiii]
Hidradenitis Suppurativa- painful boil-like abscesses in the groin
Far reaching health implications such as increased risk of cardiovascular disease, endometrial cancer, and diabetes make these already stressful symptoms even more daunting. If you are a woman struggling with PCOS, I have good news- there is hope! While you cannot cure PCOS, you can, "render it almost inactive by losing weight through healthful eating and moderate exercise." [xxiv]
Lifestyle change is key for women with PCOS whether they are overweight or not. We need to be thoughtful about the foods we use to fuel our bodies, the exercise we choose, the toxins we are exposed to, and, just as importantly, the emotional and mental care we take with ourselves. Dr. Samuel Thatcher, an early pioneer in PCOS research and treatment of PCOS, is quoted as saying, "A more holistic approach to PCOS is certainly warranted and can have a significant effect in altering quality of life."[xxv]
After Diagnosis
I often hear from women like me with PCOS who are frustrated and have lost all hope because the only solution their doctors offer is to lose weight, take a pill and live with their symptoms. In response, I developed a proven protocol of supplements, diet and lifestyle programs that offer women the tools they need to gain control of their PCOS so that they can regain their fertility, femininity, health and happiness.
PCOS Diva.com is an online resource for women with PCOS which embraces a holistic approach. As the founder of PCOS Diva, I have worked with thousands of women, teaching them how to make sustainable lifestyle changes, which in turn positively impacts their health and lessens PCOS symptoms. Many of my clients don't know where to begin. I believe education and awareness about this syndrome is the starting point to healing; knowledge is power.
For more information about PCOS and your next steps, download my FREE PCOS 101 Resource Guide. I developed it especially for women with PCOS and their advocates to use in order to educate, empower, and advocate for themselves when working to get the care they need and deserve.
Amy Medling, author of Healing PCOS and certified health coach, specializes in working with women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, (PCOS), who are frustrated and have lost all hope when the only solution their doctors offer is to lose weight, take a pill, and live with their symptoms. In response, Amy founded PCOS Diva and developed a proven protocol of supplements, diet, and lifestyle programs that offer women tools to help gain control of their PCOS and regain their fertility, femininity, health, and happiness.
[i] PCOS Foundation, "PCOS Support Groups," http://pcosfoundation.org/support-groups?gclid=CJTq24yVprwCFURnOgod_C4ASA, (accessed Jan 2014).
[ii] Thatcher, Samuel, PCOS: The Hidden Epidemic, Indianapolis, Perspectives Press, 2000, 320.
[iii] Boss, Angela and Weidman, Evelina, Living with PCOS, Omaha, Addicus Books, 2001, 3.
[iv] Rotterdam ESHRE/ASRM- Sponsored PCOS Consensus Workshop Group. Revised 2003 Consensus on diagnostic Criteria and Lon-Term Health Risks Related to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Fertility and Sterility, 2004; 81, 19.
[v] Zawadaki, R and Dockerty M, Diagnostic Criteria for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Towards a Rational Approach. In: Dunaif A, Given JR, Jaseltine F, Merriam GR, editors. Current Issues in Endocrinology and Metabolism: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Boston: Blackwell Scientific, 1992: 337.
[vi] Evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome. Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health on behalf of the PCOS Australian Alliance; Melbourne, 2011, S69.
[vii] Glueck C., Dharashivkar S., Wang P., Obesity and Extreme Obesity, Manifest by ages 20-24 Years, Continuing Through 32-41 Years in Women, Should Alert Physicians to the Diagnostic Likelihood of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome as a Reversible Underlying Endocrinopathy, European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecological Reproduction and Biology, 2005, 122, 206.
[viii] Teede H., Deeks A, Gibson-Helm M, Body Mass Index as a Predictor of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Risk: Results of a Longitudinal Cohort Study, Endocrine Society Annual Meeting, 2010, June 19-22, San Diego, CA.
[ix] Futterweit, A Patient's Guide, 19.
[x] Thatcher, Hidden Epidemic, 12.
[xi] Futterweit, A Patient's Guide, 17.
[xii] Thatcher, PCOS 101
[xiii] Deeks A., Gibson-Helm M, Teede H, Anxiety and Depression in a Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Comprehensive Investigation, Fertility and Sterility, 2010, 93, 2421.
[xiv][xiv] Bhattacharya S, Jha A., Prevalence and Risk of Depressive Disorders in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Fertility and Sterility, 2010, 94, 357.
[xv] Laggari V, Diareme S, Christogiorgos S, Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Mayer- Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome, Journal of Psychosomatic Obstertics and Gynecology, 2009, 30, 83.
[xvi]Rachon D, H. Teede, Ovarian Function and Obesity- Interrelationship, Impact on Women's Reproductive Lifespan and Treatment Options, Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, 2010, 316, 172.
[xvii] P. Acien, F. Quereda, P. Matallin, Insulin, Androgens, and Obesity in Women With and Without Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome : A Heterogeneous Group of Disorders, Fertility and Sterility, 1999, 72, 32.
[xviii] Nancy Dunne and Bill Slater, The Natural Diet Solution for PCOS and Infertility, Seattle, Health Solutions Publishing, 2005, 28.
[xix] Futterweit, A Patient's Guide, 11.
[xx] Futterweit, A Patient's Guide, 21.
[xxi] Futterweit, A Patient's Guide, 20.
[xxii] Futterweit, A Patient's Guide, 15.
[xxiii] Futterweit, A Patient's Guide, 19.
[xxiv] Futterweit, Walter, A Patient's Guide to PCOS- Understanding-and Reversing-Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, New York, Henry Holt, 2006, xvii.
[xxv] Thatcher, Samuel, PCOS 101, http://memberfiles.freewebs.com/26/91/38059126/documents/2005%20HS%20and%20PCOS%20Thatcher%20MD.pdf.
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Excels in man-to-man coverage—a physical player who jams wide outs at the line of scrimmage and provides tremendous support in the run game and possesses quick closing speed. Athleticism and hands makes him a strong matchup against bigger receivers. Great ball awareness, to go along with natural ball instincts. "His football IQ is incredible," says former Redskins/Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce, who served as his high school football coach. "You only have to show him something once and he can mimic it immediately." Playing under defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast has allowed him to be aggressive and he has had his share of moments where he has been beaten, which has probably been made to be a bigger deal by the media than it really is. Has done a better job of cutting down his penalties, as he was drawing the referees ire with numerous pass interference calls. Has started 25 consecutive games entering his junior campaign—he has 118 tackles, including three for losses, plus 17 deflections and six interceptions through his first two seasons. Measured 5.9% body fat in the Spring of 2016. Nicknamed 'Biggie.' His skillset would easily translate to safety at the next level.
2016: Marshall, coming off a stellar rookie performance in 2015, returned as a starting cornerback as a sophomore in 2016. Overall in 2016 while starting all 13 games, he had 51 tackles, including 3 for losses of 5 yards, 8 deflections and 3 interceptions.
2015: Marshall started USC's final 12 games at cornerback (and appeared in all 14) as a first-year freshman in 2015. Overall in 2015, he had 67 tackles (fourth on USC), a team-best 3 interceptions and a team-best 9 deflections.
High School: He made 2014 USA Today All-USA first team, Parade All-American first team, Prep Star All-American Dream Team, Max Preps All-American first team, Cal-Hi Sports All-State Defensive MVP, Max Preps All-State Division I first team, USA Today All-California, Orange County Register Fab 15 first team, Tacoma News Tribune Western 100, All-CIF Pac 5 Division, Los Angeles Times All-Area first team and Long Beach Press-Telegram Dream Team Defensive Player of the Year as a senior safety and wide receiver at Long Beach (Calif.) Poly High. He had 85 tackles (5 for losses) and 16 deflections on defense, plus 19 receptions for 315 yards (16.6 avg) with 8 TDs on offense in 2014, plus he averaged 23.1 yards on 7 kickoff returns and 11.6 yards on 7 punt returns (with a TD).


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It's an age-old adage, "you are what you eat." And while food does contain the building blocks our bodies need to heal and fuel themselves, when we're younger, we have a little more leeway in what we put on our plate. But as we age, what we don't eat can start to affect our overall health and wellness. Our later years are also when a lifetime of bad eating habits and the effects of poor nutrition and diet can start to catch up with us. In fact, many of the diseases that affect senior health are the result of dietary factors, which can then be compounded by changes that naturally occur as we age.
THIS POST will discuss how critical proper senior nutrition is and the health risks of poor nutrition.
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NTR Accepted – Akhil Delighted!
Akhil Akkineni is smart enough to publicise his films in a great way. He was able to get the support of at least one of the Top Stars of Telugu Cinema whenever a film starring him gears up for release. For 'Akhil – The Power Of Jua', Mahesh Babu has done the donors. And for 'Hello', Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan had done whatever they could. Guess, Who is arriving for 'Mr.Majnu' pre-release event? It's none other than Young Tiger!
Jr NTR accepted the invitation from Akkinenis to grace the audio launch of 'Mr.Majnu' as the chief guest. The event is scheduled to happen at 6 PM on January 19th in JRC Convention, Film Nagar. Akhil confirmed the participation of Tarak by thanking him for extending his support. He claims to be excited to share the stage with Jr.
Venky Atluri of 'Tholi Prema' fame helmed 'Mr.Majnu'. Songs of this romantic entertainer has been received so well by the Music Lovers. January 25th Release!


SuperSensitive Sensicore Octave Violin String Set are tuned an octave lower than the Sensicore violin strings on a full size violin. This means your instrument will need to be adjusted to use these specific strings. These multi-filament synthetic core strings provide the feel of traditional gut strings and also provides stability under temperature and humidity changes.
Strings in Set: A, D, G and E.
I bought these on a really cheap electric violin and they work well; much better than normally pitched strings. They produce a good tone without effects, but with a bit of reverb, overtone and octave displacement they produce an impressive bass sound.


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O incêndio da Montanha da Mesa foi um incêndio de grandes proporções que atingiu a Cidade do Cabo, na África do Sul, em 18 de abril de 2021. Iniciou-se na Montanha da Mesa e destruiu parcial ou totalmente a Biblioteca Jagger, o Moinho de Mostert e o Rhodes Memorial.

Incidente
O incêndio começou na manhã de 18 de abril. Os bombeiros foram alertados às 08h45 SAST (06h45 UTC). Especula-se que seja um incêndio florestal, possivelmente iniciado por um vagabundo que morava na montanha e depois deixado sem vigilância. O fogo rapidamente se espalhou através de velhos pinheiros e destroços, e gerou seu próprio vento, espalhando-se pelo Parque Nacional da Table Mountain e descendo em direção ao campus universitário e à cidade. Houve um alerta extremo de perigo de incêndio durante o dia, com alta temperatura e baixa umidade.

Inicialmente, a fumaça resultante e as correntes de vento causadas pelo fogo impediram o apoio aéreo de combate a incêndio de ser implantado. Mais tarde, mais de 100 bombeiros estiveram envolvidos no combate ao incêndio e quatro helicópteros foram usados para jogar água no incêndio violento.

Por volta das 14h10 SAST, estudantes da Universidade da Cidade do Cabo foram evacuados e avisos oficiais foram emitidos para que as pessoas em Rondebosch e na área da Floresta de Newlands do Parque Nacional Table Mountain também evacuassem. Às 16h05, o SAST SANParks anunciou que o restaurante no Rhodes Memorial havia sido destruído no incêndio. A estrada M3 também foi fechada, com o fogo se espalhando para o outro lado dela.

Impacto

O incêndio queimou um restaurante no Rhodes Memorial, e afetou o campus superior da Universidade da Cidade do Cabo Isso incluiu a Biblioteca UCT principal, Biblioteca Jagger, incluindo a Biblioteca de Coleções Especiais, resultando na perda de 1 300 coleções e mais de 85 mil livros e outros itens mantidos pela biblioteca.

Ele também destruiu o Moinho de Mostert, o mais antigo moinho de vento em funcionamento na África do Sul, construído em 1796, e quatro chalés de palha atrás dele.

Dois bombeiros foram hospitalizados devido a queimaduras. Centenas de estudantes foram evacuados do campus da universidade. Não houve perda de vida relatada por volta das 18h00 UTC.

O porta-voz do centro de Gerenciamento de Risco de Desastres da Cidade do Cabo disse que não havia motivo para preocupação para os residentes no estágio atual e pediu medidas preventivas como fechar todas as janelas e umedecer os quintais com água.

Notas

Referências

Cidade do Cabo
Incêndios em 2021
Incêndios em bibliotecas

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10 Sherpas Engaged To Retrieve Bodies Of Kalpana Dash, Two Other Indian Mountaineers From Everest
Bhubaneswar: Following the directive of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the Department of Sports and Youth Services is working in close coordination with the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, to bring back the mortal remains of Ms Kalpana Dash from Mt Everest to Bhubaneswar.
The Embassy informed the Department late in the evening that the Search and Rescue operation will be launched tonight (Friday night) through a professional local agency, whereby a group of atleast 10 Sherpas will be climbing Mt Everest to retrieve the body of Dash.
Currently, the body is near to the peak of Mt Everest at a location called Balcony at a height of 8600 metres. It was also informed that Mt Everest will be closed for this season by May 27th and all efforts are being made to bring the body within the deadline.
Apart from Dash, two other Indian climbers also died and efforts are on to retrieve their mortal remains as well.
"The family of Kalpana Dash has been kept informed about the developments and have been assured of all support. Once the body is brought to Base camp and then to Kathmandu, the government will facilitate the travel of family members to bring back the mortal remains of Ms Dash to Bhubaneswar," the Department said.
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Suriya is all set to have back to back releases in a span of three months. While his long-awaited NGK was announced as May 31st release, the makers of Kaapaan have now confirmed the release date as August 30th.
The post-production work for Kaappaan is currently underway in full swing. Produced by Lyca, Kaappaan is directed by KV Anand and has music composed by Harris Jayaraj. The film also stars Mohanlal, Arya, Sayyeshaa, Boman Irani, and Samuthirakani in important roles.


Prof. Smitha holds a Law degree from Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi, and an LL. M. degree with specialisation in Corporate and Commercial Laws from the PG Department of Law, Bengaluru University. She has worked on 'Patents and Public Health; A Human Rights Perspective', a study that comprehensively and thoughtfully examines the relationship between patents, human rights and access to medicine.
She has been teaching law since year 2017 and has taught subjects like Code of Civil Procedure, Comparative Constitutional Law, Company Law and Competition Laws, Moot Court and Internships, Legal methods and system. Currently, she is working on issues in International Laws relating to Counter-Insurgency and Counter-terrorism. She is also pursuing Ph.D. in Law at Alliance University, Bengaluru.


Tchernobog tells me that he's pleased. I was getting a bit sick of that Cryptic Passage sky.
It ought to be, it's the same texture. They did come out a little squat, but not to bad really.
Ohh I thought you remade the old texture!
The resolution looks so much better; but I guess thats because blood views eveything in 320x200.
Well...... only because it'll be true 3D. Otherwise it's the same old Blood we've come to know, love, and respect!
Here ya go Predator, a good hunting moon.
)))000(((, I already made it bigger if you'd compair the distance between the moon and the clouds. But you can only tell the diffrence when you see them side by side. In game things look fine.
I think it looks marvellous.
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where can I download these?
Where do you live? I mean the moon is barely that big when looked at here in Finland.


The most often asked question we hear after a float is, "How often should I float?" The answer isn't so simple. And in the end it's one only you can answer.
So here's the breakdown. We answer the when, why and even how to shower for your float.
FAQ - Do I Have To Float For 90 Minutes?
We do understand that not everyone needs 90 minutes in the tank. Infact, my business partner often only floats for 60 minutes at a time. However, we have observed that often, when people are concerned about the length of time in the tank before their float, they often find themselves surprised when their 90 minutes fly by.
FAQ - Do I have to close the float tank door?
People with claustrophobia consistently report no problems with floating. However, for some, getting in the tank that first time can be a little nerve wracking. It's good to remember you're always in control of your environment and you can get out at any time. Before you enter the tank, open and close the door a few times to get a feel for the light weight of the door. It also serves as a reminder that there is no lock and you can open or close it at your discretion.
FAQ: How Often Do You Change The Solution In the Tank?
One of the first questions we are asked about float tanks is "Do you change the water after each person floats?" A good question! Many people are surprised to hear the answer is "no". Thanks to the amazing (almost magical) properties of salt, the tank water is changed every 6 months or so.
The next question is usually "do you use chlorine?" Once again, the answer is "no".


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Oh Carol! is a Singaporean sitcom produced by local TV station Mediacorp. It aired on Tuesdays 8.30pm (Season 1) and on Wednesdays 8.30pm (Season 2).

Cast
Carol Cheng as Carol Chong
Karen Lim as Mrs Chong (2002)
Vernetta Lopez as Vivian Chong (2003-2004)
Kumar as Sam
Adelina Ong as Wendy
Darren Seah as Jack Chong
Terence Cao as Henry Toh
Natalie Faye as Fiona
Utt Panichkul as Alan

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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis lauded Jesus' humble beginning as a poor and vulnerable baby as he celebrated his first Christmas Eve Mass as pontiff Tuesday in St. Peter's Basilica.
"You are immense, and you made yourself small; you are rich, and you made yourself poor; you are all-powerful and you made yourself vulnerable," Francis said of Jesus as he delivered his homily in the basilica, packed with faithful.
He noted that the first to receive news of Jesus' birth were shepherds, who in society were considered "among the last, the outcast."
The Argentine-born pope has also encouraged his flock to be a joyful church, and he called Jesus' "the light who brightens the darkness."
In the world's history and our own personal history, Francis said, "there are both bright and dark moments, lights and shadows. " He added "if our heart is closed, if we are dominated by pride, deceit, self-seeking, then darkness falls within us and around us."
Francis has applied this same vision to the heart of the Vatican's own working, saying in past remarks there is no place for person ambition in the clerical hierarchy. Rather, he has insisted, the Catholic church must be one of service to those in need.
"The message of Christmas is a message of peace, love and brotherhood. We have to be brothers with each other," said Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal, the top Roman Catholic cleric in the Holy Land, as he arrived in town.
At the Vatican, the basilica ceremony is the pope's only public Mass for Christmas. On Wednesday, Christmas Day, Francis will deliver his Christmas message, meant for the world, from the basilica's central balcony overlooking St. Peter's Square.


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«Белый зомби» () — американский фильм ужасов 1932 года режиссёра Виктора Гальперина. Премьера состоялась 28 июля 1932 года.

В фильме идёт речь не о живых мертвецах, а о гаитянских зомби — жертвах колдунов вуду. Роль повелителя зомби исполнил Бела Лугоши, венгерский эмигрант, который за год до этого прославился главной ролью в фильме «Дракула». Картина имела феноменальный успех: её бюджет составлял 50 000 долларов, а собрала она в прокате около $8 млн.

Лента находится в общественном достоянии.

В фильме герой Белы Лугоши ни разу не называется по имени. Легендре — имя персонажа в сценарии, мельком появляющееся в финальных титрах, которые, однако, есть не во всех демонстрируемых версиях фильма.

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Таинственный Легендре (Бела Лугоши) проживает в мрачном замке на Гаити и с помощью магических сил превращает мужчин в зомби, чтобы те работали на его сахарном заводе. Когда его друг Беамонт (Роберт Фрейзер) замечает милую Мэделин (Мэдж Беллами), Легендре с помощью культа вуду «умерщвляет» её и берет к себе в замок. Жених Мэделин Нел Паркер (Джон Харрон) объединяется с охотником на зомби доктором Бернером (Джозеф Кофрон). Вместе они задают «плохим парням» жару.

В ролях
 Бела Лугоши — Легендре
 Роберт Фрейзер — Чарльз Беамонт
 Мэдж Беллами — Мэделин
 Джон Харрон — Нел Паркер, жених Мэделин
 Джозеф Кофрон — ''доктор Бернер

Рекламная кампания
Успех фильма во многом объяснялся новаторской рекламной кампанией. Премьерные показы фильма проходили в Нью-Йорке в кинотеатре Риволи. В эти дни перед кинотеатром собиралась огромная толпа зевак, которые смотрели, как по деревянному помосту под навесом безвольно ходят девять женщин в костюме и гриме зомби. Это были нанятые актрисы, которые ежедневно изображали героев фильма «Белый зомби». Из кинотеатра тем временем через репродуктор передавали звуки из фильма: бой там-тамов, шум работы на плантациях сахарного тростника, пение цикад. Фильм «Белый зомби» долгое время считался утерянным. Катушки с плёнками, где были все его части, удалось найти только в 1960-е годы.

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 Список фильмов в общественном достоянии в США

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Home Books The Color Atlas of Family Medicine, 2e
Chapter 182. Scleroderma and Morphea
Chapter 182. Scleroderma and Morphea. In: Usatine RP, Smith MA, Chumley HS, Mayeaux EJ, Jr.. Usatine R.P., & Smith M.A., & Chumley H.S., & Mayeaux E.J., Jr.(Eds.),Eds. Richard P. Usatine, et al.eds. The Color Atlas of Family Medicine, 2e. McGraw Hill; 2013. Accessed January 26, 2023. https://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=685&sectionid=45361251
Chapter 182. scleroderma and morphea. Usatine RP, Smith MA, Chumley HS, Mayeaux EJ, Jr.. Usatine R.P., & Smith M.A., & Chumley H.S., & Mayeaux E.J., Jr.(Eds.),Eds. Richard P. Usatine, et al. (2013). The Color Atlas of Family Medicine, 2e. McGraw Hill. https://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=685&sectionid=45361251
"Chapter 182. Scleroderma and Morphea." The Color Atlas of Family Medicine, 2e Usatine RP, Smith MA, Chumley HS, Mayeaux EJ, Jr.. Usatine R.P., & Smith M.A., & Chumley H.S., & Mayeaux E.J., Jr.(Eds.),Eds. Richard P. Usatine, et al. McGraw Hill, 2013, https://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=685&sectionid=45361251.
A 35-year-old woman presented with areas of shiny tough skin in patches over her abdomen (Figure 182-1). The patient was otherwise in good health and was puzzled by this new condition. She feared that all her skin would become this way. The skin was slightly uncomfortable but not painful. A 3-mm punch biopsy confirmed the clinical suspicion of morphea or localized scleroderma. The patient was treated with topical clobetasol and calcipotriol with some improvement in skin quality and symptoms. An antinuclear antibody (ANA) test was positive, but she has not developed progressive systemic sclerosis.
Figure 182-1
Morphea on the abdomen in a 35-year-old woman. (Courtesy of Richard P. Usatine, MD.)
Scleroderma (from the Greek scleros, to harden) is a term that describes the presence of thickened, hardened skin. It may affect only limited areas of the skin (morphea), most or all of the skin (scleroderma), or also involve internal organs (systemic sclerosis).
The prevalence rates of diseases that share scleroderma as a clinical feature are reported ranging from 4 to 253 cases per 1 million individuals.1
Systemic sclerosis has an annual incidence of 1 to 2 per 100,000 individuals in the United States.1 The peak onset is between the ages of 30 and 50 years.1
In the United States, the incidence of morphea has been estimated at 25 cases per 1 million individuals per year.1
Worldwide, there are higher rates in the United States and Australia than in Japan or Europe.2
Pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary arterial hypertension are the leading causes of death as a consequence of these diseases.3
The scleroderma disorders can be subdivided into three groups: localized scleroderma (morphea; Figures 182-1, 182-2, and 182-3), systemic sclerosis (Figures 182-4, 182-5, 182-6, 182-7, 182-8, and 182-9), and other scleroderma-like disorders that are marked by the presence of thickened, sclerotic skin lesions.
The most common vascular dysfunction associated with scleroderma is Raynaud phenomenon (Figure 182-10). Raynaud phenomenon is produced by arterial constriction in the digits. The characteristic color changes progress from white pallor, to blue (acrocyanosis), to finally red (reperfusion hyperemia). Raynaud phenomenon generally precedes other disease manifestations, sometimes by years. Many patients develop progressive structural changes in their small blood vessels, which permanently impair blood flow, and can result in digital ulceration or infarction. Other forms of vascular injury include pulmonary artery hypertension, renal crisis, and gastric antral vascular ectasia.
Systemic sclerosis is used to describe a systemic disease characterized by skin induration and thickening accompanied by variable tissue fibrosis and inflammatory infiltration in numerous visceral organs. Systemic sclerosis can be diffuse (DcSSc) or limited to the skin and adjacent tissues (limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis [LcSSc]).
Patients with LcSSc usually have skin sclerosis restricted to the hands and, to a lesser extent, the face and neck. With time, some patients develop scleroderma of the distal forearm. They often display the CREST syndrome, which presents with Raynaud phenomenon (Figure 182-10), esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly (Figures 182-4, 182-5, 182-6, and 182-7), telangiectasias (Figures 182-8 and 182-9), and calcinosis cutis (Figure 182-11).
Patients with DcSSc often present with sclerotic skin on the chest, abdomen, or upper arms and shoulders. The skin may take on a "salt-and-pepper" look (Figure 182-12). They are more likely to develop internal organ damage caused by ischemic injury and fibrosis than those with LcSSc or morphea.
Almost 90% of patients with systemic sclerosis have some GI involvement,4 although half of these patients may be asymptomatic. Any part of the GI tract may be involved. Potential signs and symptoms include dysphagia, choking, heartburn, cough after swallowing, bloating, constipation and/or diarrhea, pseudoobstruction, malabsorption, and fecal incontinency. Chronic gastroesophageal reflux and recurrent episodes of aspiration may contribute to the development of interstitial lung disease. Vascular ectasia in the stomach (often referred to as "water-melon stomach" on endoscopy) is common, and may lead to GI bleeding and anemia.
Pulmonary involvement is seen in more than 70% of patients, usually presenting as dyspnea on exertion and a nonproductive cough. Fine "Velcro" rales may be heard at the lung bases with lung auscultation. Pulmonary vascular disease occurs in 10% to 40% of patients with systemic sclerosis, and is more common in patients with limited cutaneous disease. The risk of lung cancer is increased approximately 5-fold in patients with scleroderma.
Autopsy data suggest that 60% to 80% of patients with DcSSc have evidence of kidney damage.5 Some degree of proteinuria, a mild elevation in the plasma creatinine concentration, and/or hypertension are observed in as many as 50% of patients.6 Severe renal disease develops in 10% to 15% of patients, most commonly in patients with DcSSc.
Symptomatic pericarditis occurs in 7% to 20% of patients, which has a 5-year mortality rate of 75%.7 Primary cardiac involvement includes pericarditis, pericardial effusion, myocardial fibrosis, heart failure, myocarditis associated with myositis, conduction disturbances, and arrhythmias.8 Patchy myocardial fibrosis is characteristic of systemic sclerosis, and is thought to result from recurrent vasospasm of small vessels. Arrhythmias are common and are most caused by fibrosis of the conduction system.
Pulmonary vascular disease occurs in 10% to 40% of patients with scleroderma, and is more common in patients with limited cutaneous disease. It may occur in the absence of significant interstitial lung disease, generally a late complication, and is usually progressive. Severe pulmonary arterial hypertension, sometimes with pulmonale and right-sided heart failure or thrombosis of the pulmonary vessels may develop.
Joint pain, immobility and contractures may develop, with contractures of the fingers being most common (Figure 182-6). Neuropathies and central nervous system involvement, including headache, seizures, stroke, vascular disease, radiculopathy, and myelopathy, occur.
Scleroderma produces sexual dysfunction in men and women. In men, it is very frequently associated with erectile dysfunction.
Linear morphea on the forehead called "en coup de sabre," meaning the blow of a sword. (Courtesy of John Gonzalez, MD.)
Linear morphea that started 3 years before on the forehead of a 41-year-old Hispanic woman. Another example of "en coup de sabre," meaning the blow of a sword. (Courtesy of Richard P. Usatine, MD.)
Scleroderma showing sclerodactyly with tight shiny skin over the fingers. (Courtesy of Everett Allen, MD.)
Sclerodactyly with tapering of the fingers and mottled hyperpigmentation. (Courtesy of Jeffrey Meffert, MD.)
Severe scleroderma with deformity of hands as a result of sclerodactyly leading to severe flexion contractures. (Courtesy of Jeffrey Meffert, MD.)
Scleroderma on the patient in Figure 182-6 showing leg involvement with muscle atrophy. (Courtesy of Jeffrey Meffert, MD.)
Scleroderma with telangiectasias and digital necrosis of the hands. (Courtesy of Everett Allen, MD.)
Telangiectasias on the face of the patient in Figure 182-8. (Courtesy of Everett Allen, MD.)
Figure 182-10
Raynaud phenomenon with severe ischemia leading to the necrosis of the fingertips. (Courtesy of Ricardo Zuniga-Montes, MD.)
Calcinosis over the elbow in a patient with CREST syndrome. (Courtesy of Everett Allen, MD.)
Scleroderma with mottled hypopigmentation. The skin may have a salt-and-pepper appearance as shown here. (Courtesy of Ricardo Zuniga-Montes, MD.)
The diagnosis of systemic sclerosis and related disorders is based primarily upon the presence of characteristic clinical findings. Skin involvement is characterized by variable thickening and hardening of the skin. Skin pigmentary changes may occur, especially a salt-and-pepper appearance from spotty hypopigmentation (Figure 182-12). Other prominent skin manifestations include:
Pruritus and edema in the early stages.
Sclerodactyly (Figures 182-4, 182-5, and 182-6).
Digital ulcers and pitting at the fingertips (Figures 182-8 and 182-10).
Telangiectasia (Figures 182-8 and 182-9).
Calcinosis cutis (Figure 182-11).
The diagnosis of localized scleroderma (morphea) is suggested by the presence of typical skin thickening and hardening confined to one area (Figures 182-1, 182-2, and 182-3). The diagnosis of systemic sclerosis is suggested by the presence of typical skin thickening and hardening (sclerosis) that is not confined to one area (i.e., not localized scleroderma). The combination of skin signs plus one or more of the typical systemic features supports the diagnosis of systemic sclerosis.
The American College of Rheumatology criteria9 for the diagnosis of systemic sclerosis requires one major criterion or two minor criteria:
The major criterion is typical sclerodermatous skin changes: tightness, thickening, and nonpitting induration, excluding the localized forms of scleroderma including:
Sclerodactyly—Above-indicated changes limited to fingers and toes. This can include sausage fingers with tuft resorption (Figure 182-13).
Proximal scleroderma—Above-indicated changes proximal to the metacarpophalangeal or metatarsophalangeal joints, affecting other parts of the extremities, face, neck, or trunk (thorax or abdomen) almost always including sclerodactyly (Figure 182-14).
Minor criteria:
Digital pitting scars or a loss of substance from the finger pad (Figure 182-15).
Bilateral finger or hand pitting edema.
Abnormal skin pigmentation: hyperpigmentation often with areas of punctate or patchy hypopigmentation (Figure 182-12).
Raynaud phenomenon.
Bibasilar pulmonary fibrosis (Figure 182-14).
Lower (distal) esophageal dysmotility.
Colonic sacculations: wide-mouthed diverticula of colon located along the antimesenteric border.
Sclerodactyly and sausage fingers in a 56-year-old woman with scleroderma and CREST syndrome. Note how the fingers are shortened secondary to digital tuft resorption and loss of substance from finger pads. There is also a salt-and-pepper appearance to the skin on the dorsum of the hands. (Courtesy of Richard P. Usatine, MD.)
Proximal scleroderma on the face of a 56-year-old woman with scleroderma and CREST syndrome. Note the telangiectasias and a distinctive tightening of the skin around the lips. This patient also has pulmonary fibrosis as part of her progressive systemic sclerosis. (Courtesy of Richard P. Usatine, MD.)
Digital pitting scars and loss of substance from finger pads in this 27-year-old woman with scleroderma and sclerodactyly. (Courtesy of Richard P. Usatine, MD.)
A positive ANA with a speckled, homogenous, or nucleolar staining pattern is common in scleroderma. Anticentromere antibodies are often associated with LcSSc. Anti-DNA topoisomerase I (Scl-70) antibodies are highly specific for both systemic sclerosis, and related interstitial lung and renal disease.10 Although not very sensitive, anti-RNA polymerases I and III antibodies are specific for systemic sclerosis. Other testing for specific organ dysfunction is routinely done.
The presence of characteristic autoantibodies, such as anticentromere, antitopoisomerase I (Scl-70), anti-RNA polymerase, or U3-RNP antibodies, is supportive of the diagnosis of systemic sclerosis.
All patients with systemic sclerosis should have a chest x-ray (CXR) and pulmonary function tests (PFTs) screening for pulmonary involvement. The most common types of pulmonary involvement are interstitial lung disease and pulmonary hypertension.
The diffusing capacity (as part of PFTs) is the most sensitive test for pulmonary disease in systemic sclerosis. High-resolution CT may be indicated for further evaluation of active pulmonary disease.
A punch biopsy can be used to diagnose morphea and scleroderma when the clinical diagnosis is not clear.
Idiopathic occurrence of systemic sclerosis associated diseases such as Raynaud phenomenon, renal failure, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) presents with systemic symptoms and a typical rash that may be scarring. ANA testing usually helps establish the diagnosis (see Chapter 180, Lupus: Systemic and Cutaneous).
Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) presents as localized plaque lesion that eventually scar. Biopsy usually makes the diagnosis (see Chapter 180, Lupus: Systemic and Cutaneous).
Myxedema is associated with hypothyroidism and is characterized by thickening and coarseness of the skin. Thyroid testing usually makes the diagnosis (see Chapter 226, Goitrous Hypothyroidism).
Lichen sclerosus when it occurs away from the genital area can resemble morphea. Although it most commonly affects the genital and perianal area, it can occur on the upper trunk, breasts, and upper arms. The plaques appear atrophic but a thin cigarette-paper crinkling appearance may help to differentiate it from morphea. A punch biopsy will lead to the correct diagnosis.
Amyloidosis of the skin may result in thickening and stiffness of the skin. Skin biopsy reveals amyloid infiltration. Biopsy usually makes the diagnosis.
Mycosis fungoides presents with purplish macules and plaques throughout the body. Biopsy usually makes the diagnosis (see Chapter 176, Mycosis Fungoides).
Nonpharmacologic
Localized scleroderma, including morphea, appears to soften with UVA light therapy.11 SOR B
For symptomatic therapy, skin lubrication, histamine 1 (H1) and histamine 2 (H2) blockers, oral doxepin, and low-dose oral glucocorticoids may be used to treat pruritus. SOR C
Telangiectasias may be covered with foundation make-up or treated with laser therapy.
Treatment options for morphea include high-potency topical steroids such as clobetasol and topical calcipotriol.12 SOR B
Small localized lesions of morphea can be removed surgically. SOR C
The combination of high-dose oral prednisone and low-dose oral methotrexate has been used successfully for scleroderma.13 SOR B Methotrexate can be started at 7.5 mg PO weekly and titrated up as needed. Of course the long-term goal is to taper the prednisone while using the oral methotrexate as a steroid-sparing agent.
Calcium channel blockers, prazosin, prostaglandin derivatives, dipyridamole, aspirin, and topical nitrates may help symptoms of Raynaud phenomenon.14,15 SOR B Sildenafil (20 mg PO tid) has also been shown to be effective in patients with primary Raynaud phenomenon.16 SOR B Patients should be advised to avoid cold, stress, nicotine, caffeine, and sympathomimetic decongestant medications. Acid-reducing agents may be used empirically for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Prokinetic agents, such as erythromycin, may be useful for patients with esophageal hypomotility. SOR C
Unapproved therapies for skin disease include interferon-γ, mycophenolate mofetil (1 to 1.5 g PO bid), and cyclophosphamide (50 to 150 mg/day PO in a single am dose). Extensive skin disease is being experimentally treated with d-penicillamine (250 to 1500 mg/day PO bid/tid on an empty stomach).17 SOR B
The mainstay of treatment of renal disease is control of blood pressure, with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors being the first-line agent. SOR C Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis may be used as needed.
Treatments of pulmonary hypertension associated with the systemic sclerosis being tested include the endothelin receptor antagonist bosentan (62.5 mg PO bid for 4 weeks, then increase to 125 mg PO bid), the phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor sildenafil, and various prostacyclin analogs (e.g., epoprostenol, treprostinil, and iloprost). Pulmonary fibrosing alveolitis may be treated with cyclophosphamide.18 SOR B
Myositis may be treated with oral prednisone, methotrexate, and azathioprine (50 to 150 mg daily). Doses of prednisone greater than 40 mg/day are associated with a higher incidence of sclerodermal renal crisis.19 SOR B Arthralgias can be treated with acetaminophen and NSAIDs. SOR C
Any patient on long-term oral prednisone needs to be monitored for osteoporosis and diabetes. Osteoporosis prevention should include weight-bearing exercise, calcium, vitamin D supplements, and yearly dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scanning to determine when and if additional medications are needed.
Patients with systemic sclerosis should be referred to a rheumatologist as this is a complicated disease that requires the use of toxic medications. Depending upon the complications, patients with scleroderma may also need referral to pulmonology, cardiology, and nephrology.
There is an increase in the risk of premature death with systemic sclerosis. Most deaths among these patients are a result of pulmonary fibrosis and/or pulmonary hypertension. Mortality also results from renal crisis, cardiac disease, infections, malignancies, and cardiovascular disease.20
The prognosis for morphea is excellent as it only affects the skin. Although the appearance may be disturbing to the patient it is not life-threatening. If the morphea is extensive and over an extremity, it can affect function (Figure 182-16).
Localized morphea of the leg in this young girl. Although her disease is not systemic, the tightening of the skin around the knee does cause problems with knee movement and ambulation. (Courtesy of Richard P. Usatine, MD.)
The patient with systemic sclerosis needs to be evaluated at least every 3 to 6 months to monitor disease activity and progression.
Instruct the patient to avoid skin trauma (especially the fingers), cold exposure, and smoking. Make patients aware of potential complications and have them watch for signs of systemic disease occurrence or progression.
American College of Rheumatology. Scleroderma (Also Known as Systemic Sclerosis)—http://www.rheumatology.org/practice/clinical/patients/diseases_and_conditions/scleroderma.asp.
Scleroderma Foundation. http://www.scleroderma.org/.
International Scleroderma Network. http://www.sclero.org.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Handout on Health: Scleroderma—http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Scleroderma/default.asp.
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LOS ANGELES – Authorities in Los Angeles say it's "miraculous" that a blind man escaped uninjured after falling onto the tracks at a subway station as a train was arriving.
The driver of the Los Angeles Metro Red Line train hit the brakes when the man fell from the platform Thursday, but the train didn't stop until the second car had passed over the 47-year-old.
Metro spokesman Paul Gonzales says the man "lay flat as the train passed over him" and was untouched as a result. Gonzales says it's "a miraculous occurrence."
A spokeswoman for the Los Angeles Fire Department says the man had no obvious injuries, but he was taken to a hospital as a precaution.


Cable prices have been rapidly increasing for more than 10 years. In 2017, customers with pay TV or satellite service saw a 3% increase in cable bill prices. Since then, customers paid an average of $107 per month, reflecting a less than 1% increase.
This drop is attributed to the uptick in people dropping pay TV entirely or people reducing costs by cutting down on the number of channels they get. According to Leichtman Research group, ten years ago, 87% of households subscribed to pay TV. Today, 78% of households subscribe to pay TV. This drop is consistent across the industry as cable, telephone and satellite companies have reported a drop in pay TV service in Q3 2018.
70% of adults between the ages of 18-44 subscribed to pay TV this year, compared to the 84% of those 45+ years old.
Leichtman found that of those between the ages of 18-34, 52% stream an Internet service such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video daily. Only 31% of those surveyed between the ages of 35 and 54 streamed daily and 11% of those 55+.
Research suggests that 20 million more people will drop pay TV by 2021.


Geese are tough, they say. Livery, smelly, and hard to clean. Sky carp.
All of this can be true, but it still shouldn't stop you from hunting, cooking, and enjoying your goose breast. Follow these guidelines and you'll be shocked at how wonderful the Lords of the Air can be on the table.
Let me start with the king of all geese: the whitefront or specklebelly goose. This is the finest-eating goose in North America (with the possible exception of the black brant on the West Coast). Specks are a seed-eating bird that can put on a heavy layer of fat, are the perfect size to feed four, and will always be sweet and lovely.
More common, however, is the Canada goose, which can range in size from teeny cacklers and Aleutians no larger than a mallard all the way to the giants of the Midwest, which can top 20 pounds. Canada geese are what most of us think of when we think "goose," and they are, like the equally ubiquitous mallard, very, ahem, variable birds at the table. I've had Canada goose that was sublime and some even the dog wouldn't eat.
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Implications of Brexit for developing countries' agri-food trade
Back to Brexit, I'm afraid, but I thought readers of this blog might be interested in a recent working paper I have written on this topic. Brexit (the UK's exit from the European Union) will have important repercussions for the agri-food trade of developing countries because of the UK's size (it is the sixth largest economy in the world) and its important role as an importer of agri-food products (it accounts for 12% of the EU's imports from developing countries). These effects will occur through a variety of different channels.
Some of the key conclusions of the paper are:
• There will be higher trade costs for UK-EU27 trade. The size of these additional trade costs will depend on whether there is a 'hard' Brexit (where the UK makes a disorderly departure on 29 March 2019 without any trade agreement in place) or a 'soft' Brexit (where the UK makes an orderly departure following a transition period under the terms of an agreed Withdrawal Agreement (WA) on 31 December 2020 and a free trade agreement including agricultural trade enters into force immediately thereafter).
• A 'hard' Brexit implies the re-introduction of tariffs on UK-EU27 trade, additional customs clearance costs and additional costs due to the need to show compliance with the other party's regulatory standards. A 'soft' Brexit can reduce some of these costs. Because the UK wants to leave both the EU customs union and the single market, some additional trade costs are inevitable and fully frictionless trade will not be possible.
• Additional costs on UK-EU27 trade will improve the competitive position of developing country exporters relative to EU exporters on the UK market. Additional opportunities on the EU market will be much less important because the UK is not a major agri-food exporter.
• The UK will continue duty-free quota-free access for least developed country exporters but the shape of any non-reciprocal preferences it might offer other developing countries is not yet known. If, at the end of the transition period, the UK were to liberalise its agricultural trade policy (by lowering the MFN tariffs it applies to food imports, or by opening its market to competitive agri-food exporters under free trade agreements), developing countries exporting to the UK under preference schemes would find the value of these preferences eroded.
• Foreseen changes in UK agricultural policy suggest that support to UK agriculture will focus more on environmental public goods as well as innovation in future. Together with possible labour shortages due to stricter controls on EU workers, UK self-sufficiency in agricultural products may fall, again creating some opportunities for developing country exporters. Agricultural support in the EU will be reduced because the UK's departure will leave a significant hole in the EU budget.
• Brexit could adversely affect future UK economic growth and lead to a further fall in the value of sterling, both of which would have negative impacts for developing country exporters.
• Developing country exporters will access the UK market on the same terms as today under the draft WA until 31 December 2020. Those countries with free trade agreements with the EU (e.g. Turkey, Mediterranean countries, African, Caribbean and Pacific countries, Chile, Mexico) will need to negotiate continued access to the UK market after that date. The UK can negotiate and sign trade agreements once it has exited (29 March 2019), but these cannot be implemented until the end of the transition period (31 Dec 2020). The UK proposes that the terms of the existing agreements would be 'rolled-over' at that stage, but some developing countries may already seek improved terms and conditions during this early phase.
• The EU has proposed to divide its scheduled WTO tariff rate quotas (TRQs) with the UK, a proposal that has been rejected by the exporters that use these TRQs. It has not yet indicated whether it will maintain the value of TRQ access in its free trade agreements (e.g. with South Africa) once the UK withdraws. Developing countries with TRQ access to the EU should seek to maintain this access while also negotiating continued access to the UK market after Brexit.
• Developing country exporters may try to negotiate easier access to the UK under SPS and TBT standards, but the UK may be constrained in how much it can diverge from EU standards depending on the nature of the future UK-EU27 trade agreement.
The paper reviews the potential significance of these changes, and makes recommendations as to how developing countries might respond to these changes. The paper can be downloaded here.
This post was written by Alan Matthews
Photo credit: Eben Marks on Flickr, via CC licence, a rice farm in Vietnam
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4 Replies to "Implications of Brexit for developing countries' agri-food trade"
Ben O'Brien says:
Good stuff Alan, and although NZ is not a developing country some kernels in there for us too.
An interesting analysis, and yes, a lot depends upon the external tariff settings of the UK and whether or not access arrangements are inherited or have to be negotiated.
It is interesting how the definitions of hard and soft Brexit have evolved – or is it my imagination? It used to be that a hard Brexit was all about no customs union, freedom to negotiate new deals, control of immigration etc. and a soft Brexit was a Norway type agreement, common customs tariff etc. It then seemed to warp into cliff edge or an agreement in place on Brexit day. So now it seems hard and soft are determined by certainty and transition (or implementation) rather than trade and economic policy positions (in or out of the market, same or different external tariffs, FTAs or not).
It makes it a bit tricky to follow the debate because one is never sure which versions of hard and soft are being used.
Congratulations by the way for making your own definitions clear.
Alan Matthews says:
Thx for comment, Ben. I think you are right that definitions of hard and soft Brexit have evolved over time and appreciate that this makes it more difficult to follow the debate. This probably reflects a clearer understanding of the UK's objectives in the future trade partnership. While arguably these have not changed since the Lancaster House speech in January last year, analysts have gradually accepted that the UK does intend to leave the customs union and the single market and so definitions of a soft Brexit have evolved accordingly.
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Author SimaPublished on October 12, 2019 Leave a comment on Football May Not Be A Good Career Choice
Very depressing news about football. A study looking at those who played football long-term (as a career in adulthood) found that for every year of playing tackle football (lots of pounding and repeated head collisions), a person's risk of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) increases by 30%. The researchers from the Boston Univ. School of Medicine arrived at this conclusion after looking at 266 deceased former amateur and professional football players.
What was different about this study was that they compared football players who did not develop CTE with those who did - so the researchers thought it was representative of career football players.
The study results make total sense, but are horrifying because of all the children in the US growing up and playing tackle football from a young age. Other studies find brain changes from just playing some semesters in high school or college or before the age of 12.
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CTE Found In Majority Of Former Football Player Donated Brains
Author SimaPublished on July 25, 2017 March 27, 2018 Leave a comment on CTE Found In Majority Of Former Football Player Donated Brains
Should tackle football continue to be played in its current form? A study with horrifying results that was published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association raises that question once again. The study examined 202 brains of people who had formerly played football for varying lengths of time and at varying levels (some who only played pre-high school, some at high school, college level, semi-professional, or Canadian football league). They found the highest percentage of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) among former NFL players (110 out of 111 brains). However, the overall incidence of CTE was 87% when looking at all 202 brains. They also found that the 3 out of 14 former high school players had mild CTE, but the majority of former college, semiprofessional, and professional players had severe CTE.
The one thing to keep in mind is that the study only examined donated brains of former football players - which means that the family members were concerned about CTE in the former player (perhaps there were symptoms suggestive of CTE). So we don't know the actual percentage of CTE in currently playing and former football players. But studies (here. here, and here) do show damage from hits received during football games and practice at even the grammar and high school level - and the damage can be from subconcussive hits.
But note that concussions and subconcussive hits (head trauma) also occur in other sports, such as soccer. Everyone agrees we need more studies, and we also need to rethink how some games are played in childhood to protect developing brains. From NPR:
Study: CTE Found In Nearly All Donated NFL Player Brains
As the country starts to get back into its most popular professional team sport, there is a reminder of how dangerous football can be. An updated study published Tuesday by the Journal of the American Medical Association on football players and the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy reveals a striking result among NFL players. The study examined the brains of deceased former football players (CTE can only be diagnosed after death) and found that 110 out of 111 brains of those who played in the NFL had CTE. CTE has been linked to repeated blows to the head — the 2015 movie Concussion chronicled the discovery of CTE's connection to football.
In the study, researchers examined the brains of 202 deceased former football players at all levels. Nearly 88 percent of all the brains, 177, had CTE. Three of 14 who had played only in high school had CTE, 48 of 53 college players, 9 of 14 semiprofessional players, and 7 of 8 Canadian Football League players. CTE was not found in the brains of two who played football before high school.
A CTE study several years ago by McKee and her colleagues included football players and athletes from other collision sports such as hockey, soccer and rugby. It also examined the brains of military veterans who had suffered head injuries. The study released Tuesday is the continuation of a study that began eight years ago. In 2015, McKee and fellow researchers at the Department of Veterans Affairs and Boston University published study results revealing 87 of 91 former NFL players had CTE.
McKee is chief of neuropathology at VA Boston Healthcare System and director of the CTE Center at the BU School of Medicine. Speaking about the new numbers, she says it's "startling to be able to gather 177 examples of CTE" in a relatively short period of time (the past eight years). "While we still don't know what the incidence is in the general population or in the general population of football players," she says, "the fact that we were able to gather this many cases [in that time frame] says this disease is much more common than we previously realized." "We need a very well-constructed longitudinal study," says McKee, "looking at young individuals playing these sports. We need to follow them for decades...." [Original study.]
Published on July 25, 2017 March 27, 2018 Categories brainTags chronic encephalopathy (CTE), concussions, football, head trauma, subconcussive hitsLeave a comment on CTE Found In Majority Of Former Football Player Donated Brains
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