Italian Cyprus and olive trees line the winding driveway to a 13th century castello and every curve you pass on the gentle climb up affords a wider panorama of green expanse. A pale, red brick road and its rustic fence curve around the medieval stone structure, wending their way past livestock and a moat flowing under a drawbridge. Beyond the stairs of the castle's main entrance, a sharp right brings you up to the parapets for a wondrous view of the surrounding vineyards. Rows upon rows of young grape vines, their gnarled branches neatly pruned yet rebelliously unruly, conform to unseen lanes; they comprise small lots of various varietals, including the requisite Italian Primitivo, Pinot Grigio, and Sangiovese.
Pop! I hate to burst your bubble, but the castello (Italian for "castle") didn't actually live through the Dark Ages, and we're not in Italy. In fact, we never even left California. But it does seem idyllic and Italian, and for a brief moment in the St. Helena-Calistoga area of Napa Valley, we can play pretend.
Built over 14 years in the Bay Area's northern wine country, Castello di Amorosa was constructed with authentic, handmade European bricks, medieval decor, and underground caverns. This "Castle of Love" truly is a labor of passion; short of actually teleporting you to Tuscany (I'd pay the premium ticket price for that!), its only outright deficiency is the lack of spoken Italian. Considering, however, that the melodic sounds of "Ciao, bella!" or "Va bene?" aren't components of the native English language, I suppose it can't really be considered a fault at all, can it?
You could get so caught up touring the seemingly ancient castle that you might momentarily forget this is a winery. Even if you never get past the outdoor common space, the craftsmanship is undeniable; you could lay eyes on the piazza (courtyard) and liken it to Montepulciano's Piazza Grande, or look down the corridoio (corridor) thinking you're in Naples' Santa Chiara.
Considering owner Dario Sattui initially had no plan to open a winery where the castle now stands, it's impressive that the unique locale benefits from such a steady stream of visitors – even on rainy days. The castello is only nine years old, yet looks older…and why wouldn't it with nearly a million antique bricks from Italy, Austria, and Romania? Complete with 107 rooms, a watchtower, and a drawbridge, the winery is quite a departure from its original concept as a small farmhouse.
Is there a dragon in the moat?
Event the tickets are in Italian…sort of.
Is that a garden photo of Giardino di Ninfa? Oh no, still Calistoga. Let's head indoors, shall we?
As in all medieval castles, the fermentation rooms are equipped with stainless steel barrels and flat-screen TVs. ;) Just like the castle was hand-hewn, the metal here is hand-forged and all the vineyards are hand-harvested. After fermentation, wine is aged in new barrels; after a mere two uses, the barrels are subsequently used at sister winery V. Sattui (founded two generations prior) or sold to other wineries. Like neighboring Sterling Vineyards, Castello primarily uses French oak barrels.
It's common to turn a corner and find a new collection of bottles. Considering the castle has eight levels and countless corners, can you imagine how many bottles you could store here? You'll find most of the wine underground, where it's cool, but don't wander too far: the "underground" is four levels deep!
The medieval theme is unfaltering. Designed and constructed for accuracy, the castello even has an armory, torture chamber, and (naturally) a dungeon.
It may not be as ancient or as Italian as it looks, but the castello is a fantasy come true. Speaking of, there's a sparkling sweet wine in the tasting room called La Fantasia, and I'm getting thirsty. Care to join me in a flight of wines?


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Raheem Sterling: Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri condemns discrimination
From the section Chelsea
Sterling was allegedly racially abused during Manchester City's defeat at Chelsea
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has condemned "discrimination in any form" following the alleged racist abuse of Manchester City's Raheem Sterling.
Chelsea and the Metropolitan Police are investigating the allegations which occurred during the Blues' 2-0 win.
The London club has suspended four fans while the investigation takes place.
Sterling has said newspapers are helping to "fuel racism" because of the way they portray young black footballers.
Chelsea winger Ruben Loftus-Cheek supported his England team-mate, saying: "I think he was right to say what he said. I don't think it should be in the game or anywhere.
"Him speaking out was the right thing. If it happened to me I would do the same."
Sterling named as Premier League player of the month
Sterling abuse stance will go down in history - Fletcher
Loftus-Cheek, who said he had experienced racial abuse off the pitch but never during a game, added: "When incidents do come like this we need to take a hard response on it. It's something players have talked about, especially me growing up as a black player."
Speaking before Thursday's Europa League game against Hungarian side Vidi, Sarri said: "I condemn any form of discrimination. There is an investigation so I think it's better not to say something more.
"It was disgusting. You know very well my opinion, the opinion of the club, but now we have to go on."
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Prins Said Halim Pasja (Caïro, 19 februari 1863 - Rome, 6 december 1921) was een Ottomaans (Turks) staatsman. Said Halim was een kleinzoon van de beroemde Egyptische onderkoning Muhammad Ali pasja. Hij volgde een juridische opleiding aan een Zwitserse universiteit. Sedert 1888 was hij lid van de Juridische Staatsraad.

In 1911 werd Said Halim minister van buitenlandse zaken in het kabinet van grootvizier (premier) Sevket Pasja. Toen deze twee jaar later overleed, werd hij zelf grootvizier. Het kabinet werd echter gedomineerd door het dictatoriale driemanschap Enver Pasja (minister van Oorlog; opperbevelhebber), Talaat Pasja (minister van buitenlandse zaken) en Djemal Pasja (minister van Marine). De macht van Said Halim was dus beperkt. Hoewel niet bijzonder pro-Duits (de meeste Turkse politici en militairen waren pro-Engels), tekende hij in augustus 1914 op aandringen van de minister van Oorlog, generaal Enver Pasja, echter een overeenkomst met de Duitsers om de Zwarte Zee af te sluiten voor de oorlogvoerende landen. (De Duitsers wilden op die manier de Russische marine in de Zwarte Zee lamleggen). Toen de Britse marine twee in Engeland gebouwde Turkse marineschepen in beslag nam zonder het Ottomaanse Rijk een schadevergoeding toe te kennen, verklaarde het Ottomaanse Rijk de Entente-mogendheden de oorlog.

Onder het grootvizierschap van Halim vond een deel van de Armeense Genocide plaats (1915).

In 1917 werd Halim Pasja als grootvizier vervangen door Talaat Pasja van het driemanschap. Toen in oktober 1918 het Ottomaanse Rijk een wapenstilstand sloot met de Entente, werd Halim Pasja op 30 oktober 1918 verbannen naar Mudros. In 1921 kon hij naar Turkije terugkeren. Tijdens een bezoek aan Rome werd Halim Pasja door de Armeen Arshavir Shiragian doodgeschoten.

Halim Pasha was ook een schrijver van artikelen en boeken over de islam, de (Turkse) monarchie en het Ottomaanse Rijk. Hij bewoonde prachtige paleizen in Istanboel (aan de Bosporus) en Egypte. (Dit laatste paleis werd na de Turkse oorlogsverklaring aan Groot-Brittannië in 1914 door de Britten in Egypte in beslag genomen).

Zie ook
 Enver Pasha
 Djemal Pasha
 Talaat Pasha

Osmaans persoon in de Eerste Wereldoorlog
Pasja
Armeense genocide

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Lee University is hosting its Senior Showcase Art Exhibition Thursday, April 4-Thursday, May 2.
The showcase, which invites graduating art majors to display original bodies of thematic work, is available for viewing in the Lee University Art Gallery in Squires Library and the Communication Arts Building display hall.
"Fear to Joy," by Reagan Weiss.
Each senior has created a thematic body of work for this exhibition. An artist's statement will be posted beside each student's artwork to give insight into their artistic ideas and methods.
Seniors included in the exhibition are Josephine Benavides, Emily Bento, Chyna Blair, Hannah Elster, Natalie Gonzales, Molly Horton, Searra Johnson, Amanda Turnbo, and Reagan Weiss.
The artwork ranges from carefully crafted realistic imagery to loose expressionistic drawings and paintings to graphic design pieces. Themes include spirituality, emotional journeys, scenes from daily life, identity issues, creativity, and more.
The art exhibitions are free and open to the public during normal university hours.
For more information about the showcase and Lee's art program, contact John Simmons at or Mathias-Dickerson.
Lee Day, the university's annual preview weekend, will begin Thursday evening.
On Friday and Saturday, April 5-6, Lee University will host its annual preview weekend, Lee Day. Over the course of the weekend, prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to participate in over 40 different events in order to discover what life at Lee is like.
This year, the festivities will begin a little early, with a reception for local high school students on Thursday evening, April 4. The event will be hosted by local high school principals, along with Lee alumni and parents, and it will feature free food and a scholarship drawing. The reception will begin at 6 p.m. in the lobby of Lee's Communication Arts Building.
"This will be a great opportunity for local students to avoid long registration lines, enjoy some free nachos, get a head start on the weekend's festivities, and win a scholarship," said Danny Murray, chair of the Lee Day Steering Committee.
Festivities will continue on Friday at 9 a.m., beginning with registration, which will take place in Lee's Higginbotham Administration Building. In the morning, visitors will be able to tour campus and residence halls, sit in on classes, and visit displays of Lee's various clubs and organizations. Later in the day, they will have the opportunity to meet faculty and students from their departments of interest at the Academic Display. Visitors can also attend a variety of informational sessions, covering topics ranging from student success to Lee's theatre program. Students who have been accepted to Lee can meet with advisors and select classes for the upcoming semester.
At 2:30 p.m., visitors can attend the "Music Showcase." Percussion Ensemble and Lee Singers will perform in Pangle Hall, while Brass Choir and Evangelistic Singers (EVS) will perform in the Chapel.
"Lee U Spotlight," an annual favorite, will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday in the Conn Center. At this event, visitors will hear stories from students and alumni, learn about Lee's athletic programs, and watch performances from some of Lee's most notable instrumental and choral ensembles.
On Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Paul Dana Walker Arena, Lee will welcome guests to the final U-Church of the semester. The concert will feature the Nashville-based worship band, The Belonging Co, and as an opening act, magician Justin Flom. To conclude Friday's festivities, visitors will be invited to join current students for a block party at The Forum with food and fun for all.
"Life at Lee," another annual favorite, will begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday in the Conn Center. The event takes a lighthearted look at life on Lee's campus. Following "Life at Lee," visitors will be invited to enjoy a cookout in Alumni Park.
Saturday's festivities will conclude with a worship rally, featuring President Conn, Voices of Lee, LeeU Worship, and a drawing for eight scholarships.
To close out the weekend, Lee will host a worship service on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. in the Lee Chapel. It will be complete with music and testimonials from Lee students and faculty members.
Guests may choose to participate in the whole weekend or certain events, but everyone is encouraged to register beforehand. For more information, or to register, call (423) 614-8500 or visit Lee Day.
Lee will conclude its spring U-Church series on Friday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Paul Dana Walker Arena with Justin Flom and The Belonging Co.
Lee University will conclude its spring U-Church series on Friday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Paul Dana Walker Arena. The concert is taking place in conjunction with the university's preview weekend, Lee Day, and it will feature the Nashville-based worship band, The Belonging Co, and as an opening-act, magician Justin Flom.
The Belonging Co was created by Henry and Alex Seeley, the founders of the Belonging Church in Nashville, Tennessee. The worship collective released an album in September 2017, titled "All the Earth." It includes songs such as "Peace Be Still," "Isn't He," and "Zeal," and features artists such as Meredith Andrews, Cody Carnes, Lauren Daigle, Kari Jobe, and Sarah Reeves.
U-Church is a free, non-ticketed event open to students, alumni, and the community. Seating is first come, first served. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
For more information about Lee Day or the U-Church Concert Series, contact the admissions office at admissions@leeuniversity.edu or (423) 614-8500.
For updates and announcements about U-Church events, stay connected by following U-Church on Twitter: @LeeUChurch, on Instagram: @leeuchurch, or on Facebook: LeeUChurch.
Lee Theatre's last production of the semester, "Meet Me in St. Louis," will take place in the Dixon Center Auditorium April 5-6 and 11-13 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee showing April 7 at 2:30 p.m.
"Meet Me in St. Louis" is a joint production between Lee University Theatre and the School of Music. In addition to Williams, Professor of Voice Dr. Ron Brendel will conduct and co-direct the musical, along with Dr. Chery Brendel, vocal instructor, with choreography by Heidi Longwith, part-time instructor of dance for the stage classes in the Theatre program. The production includes a 25-student cast and orchestra comprising 10 student instrumentalists.
Based on the heartwarming MGM film, "Meet Me in St. Louis" is a rare treasure in the musical theatre, a wholesome and delightful portrait of a turn-of-the-century American family. It is the summer of 1903, and the Smith family eagerly anticipates the opening of the 1904 World's Fair. Over the course of a year, the family's mutual respect, tempered with good-natured humor, helps them through romance, opportunity, and heartbreaks.
Online ticket sales are available at www.showclix.com or through the Communication Arts Box Office from 3-6 p.m., Monday-Friday, and then one hour prior to performances in the Dixon Center. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and seniors.
For more information on Lee Theatre, visit http://www.leeuniversity.edu/theatre/ or call the box office at 423-614-8360.
On Friday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m., Lee will host "LOVE," an evening of worship where all women are welcome.
On Friday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Pangle Hall, Lee University will host "LOVE," an evening of worship where all women will be welcome.
The evening will include music, worship, dance, and a message. Dr. Susan Ashcraft, professor of psychology and human development at Lee, along with life coach Sandi Kramer, will speak at the event.
Ashcraft teaches undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, including Marriage and Family, Psychology of Human Sexuality, Lifespan Development and Psychology of Gender. In addition to teaching, Ashcraft is a published author and researcher. She studies child and adolescent sexuality, as well as marital and familial relationships.
Ashcraft earned her Doctor of Philosophy in human development and family studies from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, her Master of Education in counselor education and counseling psychology from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Lee College.
Kramer is a business owner with over 25 years of experience. She authored "Identity Theft, Who's Behind the Mask" and "Lies, Liar, and the Lioness." She is also the founder of "The Genesis Project," a mentoring program that has trained and equipped women to reach their highest potential for over 12 years.
For more information about "LOVE," contact Ashcraft at sashcraft@leeuniversity.edu.


"Mr. Pesce's first paintings were in the style of the Abstract Expressionists. He then took up more Expressionistic figurations, followed by portraits that were often inspired by poets and their work. From the beginning he restricted his colors and painted methodically with a loaded brush. His portraits, based on images from newspapers and books, became increasingly close cropped, rendering the faces nearly abstract.
"Mr. Pesce had his first solo show at Fashion Moda in the Bronx in 1981. He met Ms. Harris, who was also a painter at the time, when she visited his studio on the Bowery in Manhattan in 1980. They were married in 1982. In 1983, he began showing at her gallery, then known as the Oscarsson-Hood Gallery. Ms. Harris changed its name to her own when she decided to give up painting.
"Besides his wife, Mr. Pesce is survived by his sister, Marie Pesce, who lives in Florida.
"By the 1990s Mr. Pesce had turned to small still lifes that perfectly split the difference between representation and abstraction and reflected his preference for early American modernists like Arthur Dove and Marsden Hartley over the Abstract Expressionists.
"He painted arrangements of boxes and bottles that were stripped of detail and usually constructed from a few planes of color that together defined the wall and the tabletop and whatever object was sitting on it. Though often compared to Giorgio Morandi's pared-down still lifes, Mr. Pesce's paintings are more forthrightly geometric and grander in scale; space, paint and object achieve an equal density yet remained distinct. Their repeating boxes can evoke those of the Minimalist sculptor Donald Judd.
Subtle, wonderful imagery. The spareness does not take away from the genius!


Carazo, a Marine helicopter pilot, was killed the same day as Maj. James Weis, 37, of Toms River, New Jersey, who was also in his unit. Although military officials listed Carazo's hometown as Springfield, Ohio, he had lived for a decade in Carlsbad. Carazo was commissioned as a Marine Corps officer in 1991, attended flight training in Pensacola, Fla., and received his Wings of Gold in 1994. He was deployed seven times to Asia and the Mideast, including stints in Iraq in 2006 and 2008.
LtCol Carazo was the first pilot to give me a front seat ride on a cobra. He will be missed, gunfighters rule!!!!
" — GySgt J. Rena, July 31, 2011 at 3:19 p.m.
LtCol Mario "Sugar Bear" Carazo, was a fine Marine officer and a great guy. I served with him during his last deployment in 2010. He was a very genuine human being. He had a great sense of humor and was enthusiastic about our OEF mission. He added levity and creativity to our RC(SW) operational planning team meetings. I remember joking around with him the morning of his last mission. I think of him and his family often.
" — Dom Ford, September 4, 2013 at 10:14 p.m.
" — Jose Santos, December 10, 2014 at 6:14 p.m.
" — Danielle Randall, May 29, 2016 at 10:04 p.m.


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NIMH, JAMA Shed Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder
Roger Johnson, PhD
Psychiatric Times, Psychiatric Times Vol 11 No 2, Volume 11, Issue 2
The gloom of winter, more often a literary theme than a medical topic, is a biological reality for an estimated 10 million Americans who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). For some, however, the depression ushered in by the dark days of winter can be treated simply and with rapid results with 30 minutes to two hours of bright-light therapy per day for a few weeks.
Recently, the possible causes of and treatments for SAD were explored at a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) press briefing and in the Dec. 8, 1993, issue of JAMA.
At the press briefing, a panel of experts discussed the symptoms of SAD, its effects on 35 million Americans (10 million with SAD and 25 million with subsyndromal SAD or "winter blues") and the available treatments. Among the experts were Alan I. Leshner, Ph.D., deputy director of NIMH; Norman E. Rosenthal, M.D., chief of the section on environmental psychiatry, NIMH's Clinical Psychobiology Branch; and M. Lawrence Nicodemus, meteorologist, U.S. Department of Commerce's National Climatic Data Center.
NIMH conducted the briefing to focus attention on SAD's widespread prevalence and to encourage the medical community to take the disorder seriously and to recognize its scientific credibility.
"SAD is real and treatable," explained Leshner, who cited the JAMA article as a "milestone of recognition."
SAD has come to light as a widespread form of severe depression largely because of the efforts of Rosenthal, a psychiatrist, director of light therapy studies at NIMH and author of the JAMA article. Rosenthal, a native South African who came to NIMH as a researcher in the late 1970s, wrote Winter Blues, in which he chronicles for patients the discovery, diagnosis and treatment of SAD.
SAD is a clinical illness characterized by periods of depression that begin in October and subside in April. SAD symptoms in adults include lethargy, fatigue, ravenous appetite, weight gain, carbohydrate craving, withdrawal from relationships, inability to concentrate or focus, problems at work, anxiety and despair. Diagnosis is based on seasonality of symptoms determined in a patient history. Most (75 percent to 80 percent) of SAD sufferers are women, for whom the illness typically begins in the third decade of life. SAD also has been observed in children, who may exhibit signs of irritability, difficulty getting out of bed and problems in school, particularly during the fall and winter. The prevalence of SAD in the United States has been found to increase with increasing latitude and has been estimated to range from 1.4 percent in Florida to 9.7 percent in New Hampshire.
While climate, season and weather have historically been known to affect mood, only within the last decade have scientists documented and measured this effect, according to Nicodemus. In addition to latitude, storm patterns and cloud cover contribute to winter dreariness and exacerbate SAD in some parts of the country, particularly the Great Lakes region. People living in the Southeast and Southwest have twice as much sunshine in winter as people in Northern states, he said.
The threshold of light that elicits depression varies for individuals, Rosenthal said. One person may develop SAD in Maryland but not in Florida. Another may become depressed in Maine but not in Maryland.
A female SAD patient who attended the NIMH meeting told Psychiatric Times of her 10-year use of light therapy and her sensitivity to light variation. Although aware of her vulnerability, she apparently enjoyed testing her limits. With a sense of humor, she told of her cruises to see the Arctic's midnight sun and to the tip of South America during the Southern Hemisphere's winter. During the trips she recorded a mood log that revealed her rapid mood swings as the cruise ships' routes created dramatic seasonal changes.
Treatment is based on the interaction of light with the eyes, not the skin, Rosenthal said. Imagining light during meditation has no effect. Light therapy regulates brain chemistry by controlling the levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin and the hormone melatonin, Rosenthal believes. While serotonin regulation may be abnormal, its abnormality seems to be a decreased responsiveness to light that can be corrected with more light, said Rosenthal. The light effect is probably transmitted via the nerve tract that connects the retina to the hypothalamus' suprachias-matic nuclei, considered the body's biological clock. He hypothesizes that SAD patients, with a couple of weeks of insufficient light, produce inadequate serotonin, which leads to their depression. Light therapy increases serotonin production.
In a recent article in the Journal of Biological Psychiatry, Rosenthal and his coworkers documented an exaggerated behavioral response in SAD patients administered an experimental serotonin agonist (m-CPP). SAD patients had increased activation and euphoria. This also correlated with SAD patients' reported activation following a high-carbohydrate meal. In contrast, control subjects report feeling sedated. The "aberrant response may reflect serotonergic dysregulation...and may reflect a behavioral attempt to normalize this putative serotonergic abnormality," Rosenthal and coauthors wrote.
In the JAMA article, Rosenthal described the case study of a 39-year-old novelist who presented in October complaining of increasing fatigue and severe "writer's block." She had gained 2.25 kg and had difficulty avoiding desserts and high-calorie snacks. The results of her physical examination and routine blood tests were all normal. The patient was diagnosed as suffering from SAD, and light treatment was initiated. Using a 10,000-lux light box slanted toward her face for a half hour each morning with instructions to face the box and glance at it periodically without staring, the patient reported in one week that she felt "more energetic and cheerful." She did, however, complain of continued difficulty waking up on time in the morning.
The patient was then instructed to set a bright bedside lamp on a timer to go on two hours before she was due to arise and to begin a regular exercise program, which involved walking outdoors at lunch time.
Studies by Michael Terman, Ph.D., director of the Winter Depression Program at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York and David H. Avery, M.D., associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, also have contributed to knowledge about SAD. Avery has shown that simulation of dawn may have an antidepressant effect on the sleeping patient; he hypothesizes that the simulated dawn's light penetrates sleepers' eyelids, acting on the brain to reverse symptoms of depression.
According to Terman, recent studies have shown that the light should be intense to be effective, but that a full spectrum of light is not necessary. Now, the therapy may use ordinary fluorescent light bulbs with an intensity of 10,000 lux, about 10 to 20 times as bright as ordinary indoor light.
A new study from Switzerland showed that light therapy can be used effectively at any time during the day, Rosenthal pointed out. A variety of commercial lighting devices, including a head-mounted light that shines on the face, lights that automatically simulate dawn, and fluorescent light boxes are currently offered. Light therapy devices are also being reimbursed by some insurers, Rosenthal said. He estimates that approximately 10,000 SAD patients are currently being treated with light therapy, which represents approximately one out of 1,000 patients with the problem.
Rosenthal suggested that while the treatment is not dangerous and may seem a benign aspect of normal life, people with severe depression should consult a mental health professional to diagnose their problem and monitor therapy. Rosenthal also said that between 10 percent and 35 percent of depressed patients may have SAD and that physicians should ask about the possible seasonal variation in patients' depression.
Furthermore, a new German study has reported that patients with nonseasonal depression also are helped by light therapy. In the study presented at a recent meeting, Siegfried Kasper, M.D., found that depressed patients who failed to respond to fluoxetine (Prozac) had an enhanced response to the drug combined with light therapy for five weeks. Light therapy is also being investigated in other psychiatric problems such as eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder, Rosenthal said.
In contrast to patients with severe depression, Americans with the less severe subsyndromal SAD might consider lighting up their day to relieve their sadness, said Rosenthal, who has self-treated himself with light therapy for years.
In the JAMA article, Rosenthal added that while treatment with bright environmental light is generally a first-line therapeutic approach, other treatments including anti-depressants, stress management, exercise and psychotherapy may be useful as well.
"If light therapy is unsuccessful in alleviating a SAD patient's depressive symptoms or is unacceptable for some other reason, it would be reasonable to try a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, such as fluoxetine, sertraline (Zoloft) or paroxetine (Paxil)," Rosenthal said.
Drawing parallels to the natural seasonal changes in animal behavior and biology, such as hibernation, Rosenthal speculates that depression in winter may be due to the resistance to a natural inclination to hibernate. While most people can override the seasonal decrease in light because of their exposure to artificial light, people with SAD have a higher requirement threshold, he speculated. "We're closer biologically to our animal brethren than we are qualitatively different," he said.
References:1. Rosenthal NE. Diagnosis and treatment of seasonal affective disorder. JAMA. Dec. 8, 1993; 270:2717-2720.
2. Rosenthal NE. Winter Blues. New York: Guilford Press; 1993.
3. Rosenthal NE, et al. Seasonal variation in behavioral responses to m-CPP in patients with seasonal affective disorder and controls. J Biol Psychiatry. 1993;33:496-504.


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UAE Telcos Drop BlackBerry's BBM Channels
Both du and Etisalat have said they will no longer offer the new social media service.
by Neil Churchill
UAE telecoms operators have dropped BlackBerry's new social media service, BBM Channels, just two weeks after it was launched.
Du and Etisalat have both stopped the service as it did not meet the requirements of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).
In a statement, du said the service was no longer available: "In accordance with the internet management policy issued by the TRA to regulate internet content that is not in line with moral, social and cultural values that the UAE stands for, the BBM Channel application is unavailable to du customers until further notice.
"We count on the support and understanding of our customers in this regard."
Rival telco Etisalat made a similar statement via its Twitter account: "We understand that BBM Channels is not currently available to some BlackBerry customers in the UAE.
"We are working with our partners in the UAE to ensure their customers are able to enjoy the premier messaging experience of BBM and we will continue to work together to resolve any issues preventing people from using BBM Channels."
Launched in late November, BBM Channels is BlackBerry's answer to the social media phenomenon. It allows its users to create profiles and for fellow users to subscribe to their updates. Outside of the UAE, it is available on BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry OS devices.
The TRA's Internet Management Policy prohibits unsafe or inappropriate content and some variants of voice-over-Internet Protocol services such as Viber and Skype.
BlackBerry has faced a difficult few years as its market share has dwindled in comparison to rivals Apple and Samsung.
The Canadian firm's stock sunk to a ten-year low this week, hitting $5.44 per share.
Neil Churchill December 11, 2013


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The world is becoming increasingly aware about the effects of poor indoor air quality—and that awareness has extended into the realm of wireless applications, with start-ups and tech companies rushing to produce smartphone apps, tracking and measuring devices and home-based air quality tools.
These companies are also championing a concept called hyperlocality, where measurements or tracking is done in a very short distance from the intended location. That way, people can see what's happening in their immediate surroundings.
Now, electronics firm Netatmo has created a hyperlocal air quality monitor called Healthy Home Coach. This cylindrical device sits on a desktop and pairs with a smartphone app via Bluetooth to provide users with air quality readings in the very immediate vicinity—and underscores the need for air purification in most cases, given that indoor air is two to five times dirtier than outside air.
The indoor climate monitor uses four separate sensors to continually "read the room," with an iPhone app that displays how much air pollution is present. The device also monitors temperature, humidity and even room noise. Then, the app "coaches" you, suggesting ways to improve the surroundings.
Because of its portability, one could use the Healthy Home Coach in an office setting, or atop a cubicle, taking in readings at the office. That could make a strong case for the installation of AeraMax Professional air purifiers.
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