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Research Integrity and Ethics Office
Notice on research on children with special educational needs
As a top-ranked global university, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) upholds the highest research standards and international best practices in research. NTU has zero tolerance towards any form of research malpractice and will not hesitate to take action against anyone found to be lacking in research integrity.
In accordance with its policy of research integrity, NTU conducted an in-depth investigation following allegations of research malpractice.
This concerned research in the area of children with special educational needs carried out by researchers at the NTU National Institute of Education.
Because of the non-availability of primary data we are unable to authenticate the data. Consequently, the University considers that coupled with doubts about the ethical approvals for the collection of the data, and in order to protect the integrity of its research record, the papers based on those data need to be retracted. Associate Professor Noel Chia and his co-authors have requested for the following papers to be retracted.
The authors and the papers are listed below:
Journal of the American Association of Special Education Professionals (JAASEP)
1. Chia, NKH, & Wong, DLF (2009, Winter). The effectiveness of dimethylglycine (DMG) as a dietary supplement and adjunct treatment to P.E.C.S. approach in treating children with autism spectrum disorders and severe speech delay. JAASEP, 16-42.
2. Chia, NKH, Poh, PTC, & Ng, AGT (2009, Winter). Identifying and differentiating children with hyperlexia and its subtypes: A meta-analysis of results from WISC-III subtests and standardized reading tests. JAASEP, 71-99.
3. Poh, PTC, & Chia, NKH (2009, Spring). The effectiveness of narrative story-telling as a strategy to improve the narrative speech of children with autism spectrum disorders. JAASEP, 58-101.
4. Chia, NKH, Wong, ME, & Ng, AGT (2009, Fall). The effectiveness of concrete poetry as a strategy to teach reading comprehension to children with Asperger syndrome. JAASEP, 20-37.
5. Chia, NKH, & Ng, AGT (2010, Spring/Summer). An investigation on the error patterns in computation of whole numbers committed by Singaporean children with dyscalculia. JAASEP, 5-37.
6. Chia, NKH, Yap, E, & Ng, AGT (2010, Spring/Summer). An analysis of verb pattern errors in active-passive sentence transformation made by upper primary Singaporean and Malaysian children with specific language impairment. JAASEP, 96-141.
7. Chia, NKH, & Kho, CP (2011, Winter). An investigation study on the learning difficulties in mathematics encountered by primary 4 children: In search of a cognitive equation for mathematics learning. JAASEP, 93-119.
8. Chia, NKH, Ng, AGT, Tan, SSK, & Wee, LH (2011, Fall). A comparative study on the correlation between (i) mathematics quotient and nonverbal intelligence quotient, and (ii) mathematics quotient and draw-a-person intelligence quotient in primary 3 children with selective mutism. JAASEP, 52-79.
9. Chia, NKH (2013, Fall). The effect of hypnosis on the academic performance of students with learning disabilities in school examinations: A single-group pre-test/post-test experimental study. JAASEP, 33-47.
10. Chua ACK & Chia (2013). Establishing a psycho-educational profile of a boy with developmental dyslexia: a single-subject case study. Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2 (4), 157-172.
11. Chua ACK & Chia NKHNKH (2014). Psycho-educational Diagnostic Evaluation and Profiling of Learning Disabilities. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Volume 19, Issue 7, Ver. IV (July. 2014), 63-72.
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Political Annals
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"WE HAVE BEHELD AMERICA DISCOVERED… WE HAVE SEEN THE DAWN OF LIBERTY ON THE WILDERNESS": FIRST EDITION OF CHALMERS' POLITICAL ANNALS OF THE PRESENT UNITED COLONIES, 1780
CHALMERS, George. Political Annals of the Present United Colonies, from their Settlement to the Peace of 1763: Compiled chiefly from Records, and authorized often by the Insertion of State-Papers. London: Printed for the Author: And sold by J. Bowen, 1780. Tall quarto (9-/12 by 11-1/2 inches), period-style fiull mottled calf gilt, red morocco spine label. $4200.
First edition of Chalmers' landmark work, published during the Revolution, on British constitutional history and its impact on the American colonies, preceding "the first published 'American' effort at a full history of the Revolution" (Boorstin), with John Adams, as Vice President, calling its British author "a very bitter Tory… of the scornful fastidious temper of his nation." Yet despite Chalmers' claim that "American colonies had always had a subversive desire for independence and that parliament had the right to tax the colonies without their consent" (ODNB), his Annals proved vital to America's early historians—"valuable for the distinctness of its details, the authenticity of its documents, and the elegant manner in which it is written" (Sabin).
Chalmers, a dedicated Loyalist, arrived in America in the 1760s. Amidst fury over British rule, the British lawyer carried pistols to protect against threats and returned home in 1775. "In 1780 he published his Annals, in which he insisted that the American colonies had always had a subversive desire for independence and that parliament had the right to tax the colonies without their consent" (ODNB). Yet Annals—"valuable for the distinctness of its details, the authenticity of its documents, and the elegant manner in which it is written" (Sabin)—soon became a chief source for colonial history in America, preceding the "first published 'American' effort at a full history of the Revolution." Despite Chalmers' disdain for "miserable provincials… [who] always think with detestation of their superiors," he cited "weaknesses of British imperial policy, the long New England struggle for independence, and the importance of testing American Revolutionary claims by the evidence of recent British constitutional history" (Boorstin, Americans, 367-8).
Chalmers' Annals was essential to American historians such as Jeremy Belknap when "the surge of ardent nationalism that swept across the new United States after the close of the Revolution made the study of American history a matter of vital interest." At the time fundamental documents "were scattered, incomplete, occasionally lost and woefully disorganized" (Nye, George Bancroft, 141-42). In 1789 when Belknap, founder of the Massachusetts Historical Society, "was deep into writing the second volume of his History of New Hampshire, a sprawling trilogy [1784, 1791, 1792]… he felt thwarted by a lack of access to key documents… [and] asked Vice President John Adams for some help" (Massachusetts Historical Society). In a July 18, 1789 letter to Adams, Belknap wrote: "Not till this Week have I met with the political annals [sic] of George Chalmers printed in London 1780… From what little I have as yet had Opportunity to read of the work, I conceive the author to have the spirit of indefatigable enquiry which is necessary in a historian… The reason of my mentioning him to you is to introduce an enquiry whether you know the Man… When I observe his having had access to the papers in the Plantation Office, I feel a regret that an Ocean seperates [sic] me from such a grand repository—how necessary to form a just judgment of the secret springs of many American transactions!" (Founders Online). "Despite Adams' duties presiding over the Senate in the first session of the federal Congress, he prioritized Belknap's query, firing off a reply on 24 July" (Massachusetts Historical Society). There Adams wrote: "George Chalmers I have seen in London… He has much of the scornful, fastidious temper of his nation; has been a very bitter Tory." Adams went on to observe that Britain's defeat is "now ranking in the hearts and tingling in the veins of the English nation" (Belknap Papers, 437-38). Chalmers had planned another volume to prove "the colonies were in the wrong; but, soon after the volume was printed, the capitulation at Yorktown afforded a more convincing proof that, right or wrong, they had succeeded" (Preface, History of the Revolt). While ESTC N66484 references a 1779 London edition, it is most probably a ghost entry. Sabin, Howes, and Adams cite only the 1780 edition; no 1779 edition has ever appeared in auction records. ESTC T149593. Howes C266. Adams, 80-18. Sabin 1176. Small stray ink line to one page.
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Last week while I was still in full-on detox mode I went out with J, and he took me to a couple of places where they gave us some fantastic smoothies. This week, I've reintroduced alcohol into my diet, but I still find myself craving smoothies the most. Here are some of my favourites if you too would like to get hooked on something odd.
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Thank you for a real team effort putting our trip together! It was wonderful, actually better than we expected.
Lisa, thank you for listening, and making adjustments to our trip, as well as suggesting places to go and sites to see. We had several revisions and we truly appreciated the time you put into making our trip exceptional! I must say, I respect your work ethic as you got back to me at various times both off and during normal business hours and days. Shows true commitment. Thank you.
To, Riza, Oya, Gokham, and Basri, you were all so wonderful. WE travel frequently and often use guides, inevitably there is always one, who doesn't measure up and we are disappointed or call the tour short. Not with any you! You were all outstanding, we not only learned, but your enthusiasm for the sites and experiences, including the food was infectious!!!! Additionally, my heart strings were pulled the way you treated our son. He is a man of the world, and very independent. But, My husband and I were truly struck how starting with Riza, you pulled Ricky aside, at end of the day and gave him your contact info and emphasized whatever, he needs, anything, anything at all, to please reach each out to you.
My sense is this didn't come down, as a mandate, but rather from each of your hearts. Wow! Thank you. Who knows, you may just hear from him.
Also, thank you to Mehmet, a very nice young man, despite our language barrier, we enjoyed his warm smile and very good driving, didn't go unnoticed.
The trip, truly exceeded our expectations- despite the travel warnings, we never felt concerned. We felt the warmth of the Turks, enjoyed the sites, our biggest surprise, was the food, fantastic! Regardless, of where we dined, or where you took us, all GREAT picks!!!
I can assure you, I have been encouraging people to go. Bottom line, if we stay away because of fear, they win. We can't let that happen.
I hope I can convince some friends to go, and I will for sure, rec. your company. Travel, makes us more compassionate, smarter and savvy. Turkey has much to offer.
As Lisa says, Turkey gets under your skin. I think that is true, I have a feeling we will be back one day. I look forward to receiving the tile picture and ceramic wine decanter and cups. Basri- we should have bought a rug! Another reason to return.
Good luck to all of you, many many thanks, if there is anything I can do, to help you, please let me know. Should your travels every bring you to The Boston area, you are always welcome.
We both wanted to firstly say a huge thanks to you and your team for putting together the holiday of a lifetime for us. It was spectacular from beginning to end and it all went off flawlessly. Your recommendations were spot on and the planning was meticulous. We really can't thank you enough...it was everything we hoped for and then some.
I know the guides mentioned that it's sometimes helpful for you to get feedback, so I've scribbled a few thoughts, for what they're worth...although it's hard to improve on perfection!
- Overall I thought the split of the days was perfect. I wouldn't have wanted any more/less time in each place, and we didn't find the travel difficult at all.
- The cars and the drivers were amazing, but we have to give particular kudos to Ali. He is an absolute gentleman, and no matter where you looked, he seemed to be right there, with the door of the van open! He has the patience of a saint, and even gave us Turkish Delights as a gift when he dropped us off at the airport. I can't tell you how happy were were to see him when we returned to Istanbul and we'd love for you to relay our positive comments and sincere thanks to him. He was our favorite by far!
- As I said in my last note, Abo was in a league of his own as guides go. We loved our time with him. We felt he really went above and beyond the call of duty and gave us tremendous social, cultural and political context to everything that we were seeing. It was nice to learn about modern day Turkey from him, in addition to the historical tales.
- The only snag we had on the whole trip was the visit to the Hammam on the first night. The guide that picked us up from the airport gave us great directions in terms of taking the tram etc, but the name has been changed from Roxelana's Baths to Aya Sofia Hammam, so we walked around for over an hour only to discover that it was right in front of us when we'd gotten off the tram. No one seemed to know Roxelana's etiher...but we asked in a hotel and the kid pointed us back to Aye Sofia...so that would be a good change to make.
- The guide in Cappadocia (Osay) was very nice, warm and friendly. I think he did his best to make the tours there interesting, but had a lot less to work with than Abo did. He was really great though in the underground city, and took us off the beaten path and showed us places he'd gone there as a child, which was a lot of fun. The hotel we thought was fantastic...definitely new and ironing out a few kinks but we had no problems. The room was amazing - with it's own Hammam and Sauna! The only thing I'd say is that there's a lot of steps there, so it may not be ideal for clients that have mobility issues or aren't fond of climbing up and down two plus flights for breakfast.
- We liked the La Vista...great pool and fabulous sunset. The room was nice, and fairly standard...and I'd say the food was middle of the road, but it more than sufficed.
- The guide Tan in Bodrum was also very knowledgable and fun. He was most willing to answer any questions we had...I guess if I were to contrast him to Abo, we felt that Tan did kinda what he thought would be "enough" for us...whereas Abo was going over and beyond. For example, we asked to see the house of Mother Mary, which Tan was great in getting us to and explaining but it wasn't something he had thought was worth having as part of the day before we asked. But that said, its hard to be critical, because he really is very knowledgable, his English was terrific and he was really well intended.
- The Macakizi was really nice...definitely a "scene" for the young and beautiful! The food was great and you couldn't argue with the location or view...Again, if I had to try and find a complaint the only thing I'd say is that the bed was like lying on a rock..and the birds/crickets outside were seriously noisy, as in kept me awake one of the nights...but not much you can do with nature I suppose! We were glad we stayed there and not in Bodrum itself...but I would love to go back and check out the new Mandarin Oriental etc. next time.
- The boat cruise on the Bosphorus was fantastic. The cruise in Bodrum was great and we loved our captain and skipper there...very friendly and really tried to make sure we had a super day. The ballon ride company was superbly well organized and our pilot was fantastic.
Thanks again for everything you did for us. I hope the feedback is somewhat helpful.
We look forward to working with you again in the future! John just wants to know if you cover any other countries!
We have safely returned home and I want to thank you for the most exceptional vacation to Turkey. From start to finish, everything was perfectly arranged. We met our guides and drivers on time, and we always felt fully supported as we traveled. The guides � Yesim, Ibrahim, and Adi � were so knowledgeable and charming. They really taught us so much about their country, and the friendliness of the people. The hotels and activities, as well as the gulet, were beyond expectations. Our itinerary was perfect for us. There was really only one day we had to cut short, and that was the day of the balloon flight, only because we were so tired having risen so early. The balloon flight, I have to say, was probably the highlight of the entire trip. So fabulous. And I could wax on and on about the food. Suffice to say, barbecued octopus is my new favorite dish! And we brought home the fantastic sour cherry preserves because I loved them so.
As you might imagine, we did a lot of purchasing, because everything was so beautiful and so well made. My carpet should arrive in about a month, but we were able to carry everything else � pottery, leather goods, baklava, spices, and of course, several evil eyes. I cannot thank you and Earl enough for making our trip so magical. If there is a recommendation I can place somewhere for Sophisticated Travel, I am happy to do so. As you know, this trip stretched me in terms of budget, but it was absolutely worth it. We will never forget it. Thank you!
I wanted to drop a quick note to you to let you know that we had a great trip to Turkey! I'm 100% certain that had it not been for your help with the planning/coordination of the details, it would have been a very different story! Many thanks!
Second, I wanted to see if you have similar capabilities for other locales? We are considering family travel to South Africa (safari, train from Jo-berg to Capetown, etc.) and Australia/NZ later this year and next year.
Xander and Zack had an amazing time in Turkey. The trip you put together for them was excellent and was exactly what they had in mind. It was a perfect combination of culture and fun, guided tours and free time to do their own thing. Their initial reservations about where you had placed them near Bodrum disappeared completely once they got there and they both agree that you placed them in a perfect location. They can't wait to go back. They were especially grateful for how you helped them when they called you in Turkey. Thanks for that.
Next Turkey trip I ask for help with will be for me. It's been years since I was there and I cant wait to go back.
I hope all is well with you and that you are having a great summer.
This is Aanchal! I just wanted to write you a quick note to say hello and thank you so much again for the time you spent with us the past two days and for all of your wonderful recommendations, as well as your insights and knowledge into Turkey's history and culture! We really enjoyed our time with you and learned so much.
We finally found our way to Meze, Gencay's restaurant, for our reservation at 7pm. We ordered about 4 mezes and two of the fish dishes - it was absolutely delicious! We thoroughly enjoyed every dish we got! Thank you so much for the recommendation and for getting us the reservation. It was a truly unique and wonderful experience!
By the way, we also went to Mastbah last night which we also really enjoyed! The food was very unique and delicious and it was very cool to have the food of the Ottoman royal kitchen.
Thanks to you, our experience in Istanbul was really very exceptional and we walked away with some absolutely incredible memories, as well as a very good understanding of the wonderful people and history of this great city! Thank you again and I truly hope to stay in touch. Please do email me anytime, just to chat, and maybe we can meet up the next time you are in NYC!
We had a wonderful time in Turkey. Thank you to you and your staff for organizing such a lovely trip. We were sad to leave. It's such an amazing country.
I was planning on writing you today anyway to thank you for everything. Our Turkey trip was truly a dream come true- everything was perfect. We loved the country so much and all of the guides, drivers, activities, and hotels surpassed our expectations.
We loved Turkey & the people & culture & the entire itinerary you put together. Especially enjoyed staying at Pera Palace & exploring in Beyoglu for the last part of our trip.
Look forward to returning to Istanbul, as well as, exploring other regions in Turkey.
Thanks so much for making our trip very special & memorable.
Thank you for a fabulous trip! We thoroughly enjoyed every moment! All went went well without a single hitch!
all agreed it was a perfect trip with just the right amount of bricks and mortar, free time, and countryside. In the end, Grant said his favorite was the bicycle trip, Connor's the Bosporus, and mine the rare treat of extended quality time with my two favorite guys.
by day and protestor by night with a daily morning report of intrigue!
base without a hitch. I was impressed with his navigation given the narrow cow paths that over centuries have evolved into streets.
all becomes just stuff and I have enough stuff for two millenniums!
We used Sophisticated Traveler to plan our Turkey trip last week. They did a great job! The hotels were fabulous. Beautiful old small hotels with antiques and authentic Turkish linens, beautiful views and fabulous service. The waiter in the hotel in Sirence even invited us to join him at an outdoor theater production! We didn't understand much but the setting was beautiful. Our guides were on time, professional and knowledgable. I would highly recommend them and plan to return to Turkey and use them again for a different itinerary.
Each summer my husband and I take one of our grandsons on safari and "stop somewhere new on the way". This year was Alex's turn (age 11). As we did with his father and uncle, we asked him for some ideas. Istanbul. Istanbul? How did you pick that? I found it on the internet , it's one of the great cities of the World! OK, so it was Istanbul. We had never been to Istanbul. Turkish Air is part of the Star Alliance and a number of my clients are using their United miles to fly to Nairobi on Turkish Air, stopping in Istanbul. Perfect , I need to check it out! Email Earl Starkey, the Conde Nast specialist. Earl's knowledge of each hotel (and each room) helped me decide which one was best for the three of us in one room, without being on top of each other, with a view of the Bosphorus, and chocolate twice a day (see below). Earl and I spoke at length as he got an idea of Alex's interests. Earl's staff at Sophisticated-Travel in Istanbul is fabulous! From the first delightful welcome to the last sad good bye (over Turkish coffee , see below) we thoroughly enjoyed everyone we met. Max, the airport rep/customer service was so helpful. Our luggage did not arrive in Istanbul (along with many others that day). No problem. Max was on it. Luggage arrived 24 hours later. Max is delightful - full of enthusiasm pointing out many of the sights we would see during our stay. The Ciragan Palace was perfect. A lovely young woman named Pinar showed us to our room which had an enormous arrangement of Turkish chocolates and sweets for Alex , he was in love both with Pinar and the surprises he would find twice a day under a glass cover. Pinar arranged for an "Kempinski Survival Kit" to be sent to our room as we had no luggage. What a smart idea - pajamas, underwear, t-shirts, toiletries, etc. at no charge! Both the Concierge and Pinar, along with Earl's office were on the lost luggage. The room was huge and what a view! Watching the boats, ships, and yachts from our window and balcony was wonderful. The breakfast. Words and/or photos cannot describe that breakfast. We told our waiter that we would need to stay a month to sample everything. We met our guide, Serhan Gungor, the next morning, ready for three full days in Istanbul. Before we were off in our vehicle Serhan gave us a short briefing, showing us where we were on a map and what he had planned for us for the three days. Most important , everything was flexible. So if anyone was tired or wanted more/less time somewhere it was possible. He also got to know us a little bit before we were off in the car. And he was on the lost luggage - checking in with Max and the Concierge. Priority to purchase that day - soccer shirts for Alex (his usual souvenir) and bathing suits for Jim and Alex so they could swim in the stunning pool at the Ciragan Palace later that afternoon. All three of us loved everything about Istanbul. We were pleasantly surprised how clean the city is and the fact that with so many cars, taxis, etc. there was no pollution. Photos do not capture the magnificent Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia or Suleymaniye's Mosque. Lunch with Serhan at a place where the locals eat doner kebab, then off to the Spice Market where we met a 3rd generation spice merchant and Serhan found soccer jerseys for Alex. Did you know that Turkeys star player is named Alex? And, for the bargain price of USD $7.50 for 2 at the spice market Jim and Alex had matching swim suits. The next morning Earl arranged for us to have a private cooking class with his friend Selin Rozanes of Turkish Flavors in her apartment. She's such an interesting woman and a fantastic cook! Our lunch was delicious. We had fun learning to roll the phyllo dough. Alex and I have decided to make her ground meat in phyllo dough twisted into the shape of 'snails' for the Jewish New Year. That afternoon we had a private yacht (WOW) cruise on the Bosphorus. Seeing Istanbul from that vantage point was thrilling. The Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, and Underground Cistern - we saw everything we wanted to see. Serhan guided us through the maze of lines, avoiding the crowds. The sightseeing took my breath away. Suleymaniye's Mosque for me, Hagia Sophia for Jim and Alex. The underground cistern was a total surprise - I had no idea it was that enormous!Lunch the last day was at a local meatball place. No credit cards, cash only, 5 items on the menu. The meatballs are not round! They are more oblong. Delicious? Melt in your mouth. And last but not least, we drive over the bridge so Alex could say he had been in Asia. We dropped Serhan off in his neighborhood but not before we went to his favorite coffee shop where he treated us to some real Turkish Coffee! How much caffeine is in Turkish coffee? Just ask an 11-year old who loves coffee, and don't tell his parents! Istanbul is a great city for kids. Serhan showed us his Istanbul - we totally fell in love with Istanbul and him. He is so knowledgeable and it is obvious he loves what he does. We are all eager to visit Istanbul again and are talking about a longer trip to Turkey with friends. Earl arranged the most wonderful trip for us. JIm and I are so grateful that we were able to spend some wonderful days in Istanbul with Alex thanks to his perfect planning and his great team on the ground.
I wanted to thank Earl for the magnificent tours he organized for us in Ephesus and Istanbul. We have completely fallen in love with Turkey! Tan and Gokhan were excellent guides and passionate teachers about their country and culture and treated us with such warmth and welcome. Gokhan, in particular, went out of his way for our family over the four days we were in one another's company; he not only suggested exceptional places for lunch, but he also helped us find items that we were looking to buy, translated when necessary, and, in general, providing an extraordinary experience for a group with a wide range of interests and energy levels. Our only regret (-and it is fairly easily remedied!) is that we didn't have more time to see even more. What we saw-mosques, palaces, ruins, art, architecture, cityscapes-was unforgettable and illuminating. The people we met were kind, infinitely hospitable and innately gracious. We look forward to returning.
Just a note to say that Earl Starkey and Lisa Blackman set up a great, but much too short (four days), tour for me a couple weeks ago, one that included a trip to Ephesus (and a small country village nearby) as well as Istanbul. The guides in both places-Abdullah in Istanbul and Tan in Ephesus-were very knowledgeable, hospitable, and fun people. And Earl even accompanied me on the flight home! Will never forget the trip, and hope to go back for a much longer trip with family.
My wife and I recently took our three children ages 20, 22 and 24 with us to Turkey for a week shortly after one of my sons graduated college and just prior to my daughter starting her summer internship. Since I do not know when we will be able to get together for a trip like this anytime soon given everyone's busy schedules I wanted it to be special. I searched on the internet for travel specialist for Turkey and discovered Earl Starkey and Sophisticated Travel. At first glance Earl seemed to be exactly what I was looking for. I explained to Earl that we are a well traveled family so he had an idea of how to meet our expectations. My first issue was choosing a hotel. I had done some research on Turkey and knew there are some fabulous hotels in Istanbul but they are quite expensive. Earl persuaded me to consider a boutique hotel, Tom Tom Suites, at nearly half the price and we were not disappointed. The rooms were extremely spacious and modern, the staff could not have been more accommodating and the breakfast was fantastic. He saved us a lot of money! We did however splurge on our last night and stay at the newly renovated Pera Palace Hotel where the Orient Express travelers used to stay and it was fabulous as well. The itinerary was the next issue since we only had 7 days and nights. Most of the one week "packaged" trips to Turkey have you stay a couple of days in Istanbul, a couple of days in Iszmir and a couple of days in Cappadochia. Earl asked me if we had seen ruins before in our prior travels and I said yes and he said save Izmir for another time and spend more time in Istanbul which is an absolutely fascinating city and go to Cappadochia because there you will experience something truly unique. Again, his suggestion was perfect as we loved Istanbul and definitely did not think that 4.5 days and 5 nights was too much. Plus, he made a number of restaurant recommendations to us that were great and I was in email contact with him almost daily asking about this or that restaurant. Our guides and drivers were fantastic and we saw all the major sites but for me what really stood out was the confidence that someone took the time to understand the kind of trip we wanted and made sure it met our expectations. Cappadochia was unbelievable and so was our 90 minute balloon ride. Last but not least, my son who had just graduated college was going to meet a friend in Brazil the day he left Turkey and he suddenly realized 4 days before our departure that he needed a visa for Brazil which normally takes 5 business days and must be issued by the consulate where you reside, which in our case was Los Angeles! Long story short, my son and I went to the Brazilian consulate the next morning and they agreed to get him the visa if he jumped through numerous hoops later that day (e.g. photo ID, wire transfer at a particular bank, etc.). Seemed simple, right? It should have been but because there was a general strike that day the government office that he needed to go to shut down and if it weren't for the phone assistance provided by our guide my son would never have gotten his visa. In the end, the visa was going to be made available on a Friday before our Monday early morning departure and we were in Cappadochia that day. No problem says Earl. He personally went to the Brazilian consulate for us and picked up my son's visa and dropped it off at the Pera palace Hotel so it was waiting for my son when we arrived back from Cappadochia. Now that's service! I would highly recommend Earl Starkey and Sophisticated Travel to anyone visiting Turkey.
After a week on business in Istanbul, we had a wonderful trip, geared to our particular interests, with excellent drivers, comfortable cars and knowledgable guides. But the most important part for us turned out to be the solid ground support from Istanbul: when our 9 am flight was cancelled with no other until 4 pm, she had us take a 10:30 flight to a town an hour away and had our car and guide meet us there; when I realized that we had a very early morning arrival in Ankara, she arranged for early check in and we adjusted our schedule there to our great benefit; and when I broke my wrist in Eastern Turkey, she arranged with our guide in Izmir to set up an appointment with an orthopedist when we arrived there three days later to check my cast. Wrist did well and we continued our trip. Earl Sharkey and Sophisticated Travel did very well for us.
We contacted Earl at Sophisticated Travel based on the recommendation from CN Traveler. This was the first time we used a travel agent and also the first time we used a recommendation from CN Traveler. Without a doubt I must say that from start to finish this trip was an outstanding success. Earl was attentive to our desires, price point, as well as very attentive to detail. The itinerary that he developed gave us exactly what we requested; wonderful boutique hotels, very knowledgeable and friendly guides and a broad taste of Turkey. Oh, did I mention the FOOD?!?! Delicious!! We came away with a much better understanding of the richness and history of Turkey...it is truly a marvelous country. This was one of the best vacations we have ever had. By the way, one of Earl's best recommendations was Turkey Airlines. The comfort coach on Turkey Airlines is better than business class on American Airlines and a fraction of the cost! Without reservation, I fully recommend Earl and Sophisticated Travel to anyone that may be planning a trip to Turkey. Both he and his staff, in the US and Turkey, are professional, knowledgeable and provide excellent value for the cost.
If you want the "best of the best" to organize your personally guided trip in Turkey, there is only one person to engage...and that is Earl Starkey of Sophisticated Travel, or "Sultan Starkey" as he is affectionately called by some! I arrived to settle into a beautiful suite overlooking all of the action on the Bosphorus at the Four Seasons Bosphorus Hotel...a bit outside of the old part of the city but a calming oasis after a busy day of sightseeing and, of course, a little shopping. This is where the East meets the West and was the perfect introduction to Istanbul. My guide in Istanbul was very thoughtful about the pace of viewing major historical sites, stopping for a little baklava and tea to fortify us before the next adventure. Restaurant recommendations were fantastic. Be advised, the food in Turkey is phenomenal so budget the calories accordingly! All of the guides in each location were extremely knowledgeable, two with over 20 years of guiding experience and willing to modify the schedule to accommodate any of my wishes, including more time in a location or a specific shopping request. My travels took me to Cappadocia where I was also in a suite. One of the highlights was a beautiful, hot air ballooning experience with Royal Balloons. Our pilot was so skilled that we would descend to specifically look at frescoes in some of the ancient caves and then rise to high, panoramic views. Since I had mentioned that I loved the water and wanted to experience Ephesus, Earl suggested that I stay in a small, boutique hotel on the water in Foca, Bulbul Yuvasi, where the food and service could not have been better. My room overlooked the harbor. Although it was a bit of a drive to Ephesus, it was just what I needed at the end of the day...a beautiful view of the sun sinking into the sea. And, I barely even noticed the driving distance because I was so interested in listening to my well-spoken and knowledgeable guide, Tan. Tan was even kind enough to give some food to a young, stray dog roaming Sardis. In fact, he has kept me abreast of her well being! When I returned to Istanbul, Earl took the time out of his busy schedule to take me to lunch to enjoy more fabulous culinary specialties of the country. Such graciousness and personalized service is hard to find these days, at any price. I can't wait to return knowing that I have only scratched the surface.
Earl's and his team's service were terrific. Our destinations were Istanbul, Ephesus, Bodrum, and Fethiye. His hotel picks were excellent, and the guides were personable, flexible, and very knowledgeable. Earl was quite responsive to questions we posed before the trip, and his colleagues in Turkey were able to deal with last-minute changes in touring arrangements we made after we arrived. I'm happy to recommend him for your Turkey trip.
Thanks Earl - you and your Turkey "crew" were fantastic! Everything went so smoothly, the guides were terrific, the boat on the Aegean (and her crew) were such a treat. We loved Turkey and plan on returning in the future. While I was the one pushing Turkey inititally, the rest of my family came around after such an exceptional visit.
I will definitely recommend you to any friends/family who desire to travel to Turkey.
the Turkey trip was fabulous!
We will use his agency again when we tour in Turkey again (much to see there) and will recommend him to others. If you do travel other than Turkey, please let me know as they were quite happy with your level of service.
Guide& driver were great. The trip was a great success. The visit to Catalhyouk sponsored in part by the Global Heritage Fund was 1 of the fantastic highlights.
I wanted to thank you for all of the planning that you and your staff did relative to our trip to Turkey. It was perfect from beginning to end. Your guides were excellent, your drivers were punctual and professional, and the itinerary was perfect. Your restaurant recommendations were all excellent! The balloon ride in Cappadocia was a true highlight, as was the lunch in the home of a local couple in the area to which our guide took us to. Thank you so much for all of your work in sculpting this trip to truly fit what we were looking for. It was wonderful and we so appreciate your efforts. I am already thinking of my next trip abroad and I only wish I knew that there would be someone as detail oriented and knowledgeable as you who could put it together for us! I promise I will refer you to all of our friends and colleagues who wish to travel to Turkey (-we already referred you to one!).
Turkey was the hi-light of our trip. Your guides were fantastic, we couldn't have enjoyed more.
We had a wonderful and unforgettable vacation! All of the guides were excellent and great company, and everything went along seamlessly. Certainly İstanbul was a highlight, but I think my Dad and I both agreed that one of the most impressive days for us was our time spent in Hattuşaş and Yazılıkaya: we had the entire ancient capital to ourselves! Similarly the acropolis in Pergamon was amazing.
Our trip to Turkey was a really terrific experience. We were very happy with all of your choices on hotels and destinations.
If possible, can you send me electronic copy of the article about your tours that I saw in Conde Naste last Nov? I would like to pass along to some friends that have expressed interest.
I just wanted to let you know that we had a fabulous time on the trip!! Turkey is really such a beautiful, sophisticated, and varied country. The itinerary went off without a hitch and my mom and I loved all the accommodations, the guides were very knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with, and the itinerary was well executed by all involved. I wanted to also make a special acknowledgement of our guide in Cappadocia, who was by far the most enthusiastic, knowledgeable and fun guide I've ever had. He really went above and beyond to accommodate every request of ours, even the 'off itinerary' ones. I'm hoping you can pass this along to his employer.
Thank you again for a terrific job done and can't wait to work with you again soon!!
We also wanted to let you know how very much we enjoyed both our driver and our guide. We couldn't have been more pleased. Our guide was brilliant and really listened to what we wanted and responded accordingly. Our guide, despite the language barrier was incredible fun, amazingly patient, and the best driver ever!
Just a quick note to let you know every thing worked perfectly. Your firm and contractors took GREAT care of us and we had a fabulous trip!!
As I told you on the telephone, my wife, my grandson,and I had a wonderful time on our trip to Turkey. Everything went like clockwork. The hotels were all the best, and the itinerery was well thought out and interesting. Most importantly, however, the guides at each of our stops were superb. They were all well informed as to the history of the sites they showed us, were friendly and accommodaitng, and related well to our 14 year old grandson, making this trip a lifetime experience for him.
Everything about the trip Earl planned was perfect - knowledgeable tour guides, wonderful hotels, great restaurant recommendations, etc. We had a really lovely time and can't wait to go back. Also thank you for all the personal touches. The staff at the Open House were so welcoming and it was very sweet of Anthony to invite me to a private party in a beautiful shop/home.
Some highlights - my only "regret" of the trip was not staying an extra night in Sirince. The hotel was so charming and it was the most relaxing part of the trip (hard to go to the hotel in Pumakalea after that but you warned me). The views every morning from the Argo's hotel were stunning (I met the designers at the party Anthony invited me too). The Terrace Houses in Esphesus and fresco's in Cappadocia were a definite not to be missed. Lastly, Risa was a top notch guide. Not only was he very knowledgeable and flexible, he treated us like we were old friends visiting from out of town. All three of us highly recommend him.
First, thanks so much for all you did to make my trip to Turkey as wonderful as it was. The hotel was comfortable and so close to everything, the restaurant was delicious and I LOVE our guide. He was wonderful. Wednesday afternoon, when he was with me for a half day, several of my friends were with us and they all loved him.
Thanks so much. Enjoy your week.
My husband and I just returned from a wonderful 10 day trip to Turkey that Earl arranged for us. We spent 3 days touring with Serhan in Istanbul (Serhan was featured in the Conde Nast Iconic Trip article about Turkey). He is a fabulous guide, and he and his wife even hosted us for cocktails at their home! We then flew to Izmir where our guide was Tan Ergen. We visited three archeology sites with Tan. I loved spending time with Tan, since he played trivia archeology/history games with us. It was so educational, and so much fun! The great thing about having Earl arrange your trips is the flexibility. We could change itineraries on the fly with the guides, so if we saw something we were really interested in, we could spend more time there. Overall it was a fabulous trip, and we will definitely book our next trip to Turkey through Earl.
I cannot recommend Earl enough. He has been wonderful at arranging trips for our small business but his expertise came in very handy recently when he helped evacuate my parents from Cairo. The major riots started on Friday which was when my parents landed back in Cairo with their tour company. The tour company was not particularly organized and were not going to have my parents on a flight until Monday (they eventually chartered a plane on Tuesday to evacuate all the passengers). Earl watched the flights carefully, found them one on Sunday and they were successfully enroute to Milan while the rest of their group remained in Cairo. While a day or two may not seem a long time to wait, given there were tanks and gun shots around their hotel, having them out of Cairo as soon as possible was very important. Earl clearly cares for his clients and his expertise at finding a needle in a haystack cannot be emphasized enough.


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Floating wind turbines could be cost-competitive in 10 years, says ETI
22 October 2015, source edie newsroom
Floating offshore wind could be a credible, cost-effective form of low-carbon energy for the UK by the mid-2020's, the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) has claimed.
The ETI projected a floating turbine LCOE of £85/MWh by the mid 2020's
In a new report, the ETI said that continued technology upgrades and supply chain developments meant that floating turbines could deliver a levelised cost of energy (LCOE) of less than £85/MWh in 10 years' time.
Report author Stuart Bradley said: "UK wind resources are abundant and are already being exploited, with the country having the world's highest offshore wind capacity. Developing floating technology can provide access to additional high quality wind resources in deeper waters, relatively close to the UK shoreline and near centres of population which will help bring costs down further.
"In water depths of less than 30 metres, traditional fixed foundations will be the prime solution, but, in water depths over 50 metres, floating foundations provide the lowest cost solution so a mix of these technologies is likely to offer the lowest cost pathway to deliver mass deployment in UK waters."
The current LCOE for floating wind is around £140/MWh compared to around £110 for standard offshore wind. The global LCOE for onshore wind dropped to around £60/MWh this year, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
Floating offshore wind technology can open up new commercially exploitable sites in deeper water that are currently inaccessible due to limitations in the depth to which fixed foundations can be deployed.
Floating turbines are also much cheaper and easier to install, as they can be literally towed into position and anchored in a day. However the platforms and mountings are currently significantly more expensive than traditional rivals.
Bradley added: "Floating foundations are still some way from large scale deployment and the offshore wind industry is currently focussed on delivering the Round 3 sites in shallower waters."
"At this stage there is little, if any, market pull for floating wind solutions and technology push will be needed until deeper water sites are provided so test sites and policies need to be in place to encourage the development of floating technology suitable for UK waters if it is to be available by the 2020s."
Market forces
To help reach the £85/MWh target, the ETI called for floating wind demonstration projects to be implemented in the UK before 2020. However, it is likely that the technology will need some form of policy or subsidy support to reach deployment in the UK.
Last month, floating wind developer Hexicon told edie that England and Wales were not target markets thanks to the availability of shallow waters where cheaper traditional offshore wind could still be deployed.
However Hexicon said that Scotland's deep waters could suit the technology, as well as places like the west coast of the US, Japan and Taiwan.
Brad Allen
onshore wind | population | supply chain | technology | wind turbines
Energy efficiency & low-carbon | Technology & innovation | Renewables


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This Is What LGBT Life Is Like Around The World
Snapshots of pride from 15 countries across Asia, Africa, and South America.
Jenni Chang and Lisa Dazols TED
As a gay couple in San Francisco, Jenni Chang and Lisa Dazols had a relatively easy time living the way they wanted. But outside the bubble of the Bay Area, what was life like for people still lacking basic rights? They set off on a world tour in search of "Supergays," LGBT people who were doing something extraordinary in the world.
In 15 countries across Africa, Asia and South America — from India, recently home to the world's first openly gay prince, to Argentina, the first country in Latin America to grant marriage equality — they found the inspiring stories and the courageous, resilient and proud Supergays they had been looking for.
See more on this topic at TED.com.
11 Facebook Groups Every LGBT Person Should Know
Supergays Jenni Chang Lisa Dazols
Queer North America Rideshare
This group is designed to connect queer travelers to one another in hopes that we can build a solid network of LGBTQI-friendly rideshare opportunities throughout the US, Canada & Mexico. It currently has over over 6,900 members.
Marco_Piunti via Getty Images


Houston foundation repair is the basic need of every erected home. Just like machinery, an erected home also demands repair after periodic interval. The foundation can be result of changes in harsh weather. Detection of Houston foundation repair is somehow difficult and tricky task. Let us have an understanding why and how a house needs foundation repairs.
Understand the nature of soil present under the house. When it gets wet it expands, and when it gets dry it contracts. This expansion and contraction of soil periodically and gradually leads to wakening of roots. Thus with passage of time it starts producing cracks in the soil.
Another good sign that give the detection of Foundation repair Houston embrace the off-centre slots within them. Such slotting of doors and windows may become dominant with the passage of time. They may start producing visible cracks as well.
Because of the Houston damage the wood of the doors and windows starts ceasing often creating holes within it. Moreover, it can also diminish the color of the wood. This de-coloration of wood and succession in its texture is a visible sign of Foundation repair Houston.
Continues moisture and damaged foundation of Houston often leads to plunging smell. Most probably the smell comes from the beneath of the kitchen sink, from toilets and even sometimes from store rooms and bed rooms. Such plunging smell is a visible sign of something going wrong in the Houston foundation. Moreover, when the damage gets its peak such a tumbling smell can gets its peak. IT is not only harmful for the foundation of the home but it can also be hazardous for the health of the family members. Such an unwanted plunging smell is a visible sign of Houston foundation repair.
Another worthy sign of the need of Houston foundation repair is the breakage of grout. Such breakage of grout can lead to many unwanted changes embracing the displacement in the tiles, cracks in the tiles from various corners and changes in the structures of the floor. It can lead to multiple broken points in the toilet's tiles as well. Grout breakage is an obvious sigh of need of Houston foundation repair.
Foundation repair is for sure the major demand of house for keeping it well settled. You can see various tremendous changes in the house foundation because of different factors. Moisture is one of the biggest factors that damage the Houston foundation. What so ever the above are the 6 obvious signs that can feel us the need of Foundation repair of Houston. Cracks in the walls, moisture in the home, breakage of grout, off-slots in the doors and windows are all the good visible signs that let us know the need of Foundation repair.
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Q: ssh not working: Connection closed by remote host I was using ssh key but one day suddenly it stopped working. This is what I get when I try to clone. Also, there is nothing in the known_hosts file. What do I do?
sarthak@Sarthak:~/.ssh$ git clone git@github.com:sarthmit/Andrew-Ng-ML-solutions.git
Cloning into 'Andrew-Ng-ML-solutions'...
ssh_exchange_identification: Connection closed by remote host
fatal: Could not read from remote repository.

Please make sure you have the correct access rights
and the repository exists.

sarthak@Sarthak:~/Desktop/Web Scraping$ ssh -vvv git@github.com
OpenSSH_7.2p2 Ubuntu-4ubuntu2.2, OpenSSL 1.0.2g  1 Mar 2016
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ssh_exchange_identification: Connection closed by remote host

A: debug1: Connecting to github.com [192.30.253.113] port 22.

That does not look like github IP
debug1: ssh_exchange_identification: Error:  Must authenticate before using this service.

That is not SSH identification string.
You are connecting from behind some proxy/firewall that prevents you from using SSH. You should talk with your network administrator.
Or use HTTPS to clone your github repositories.

A: I got exactly the same issue.
192.30.253.113 IS a github IP without any problem.
For my case, I have "service filter" rule in my router setting, which disabled port 22 for some reason.
You can try to check your router configurations as well.

A: Just ran into this problem - Gitlab server was actually down for planned maintenance!
ie: nothing wrong on my client end.

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Everyone's favourite American TV sitcom, Friends, has been hitting headlines recently as the cast is finally getting back together for a one-off show.
Can you watch Friends The Reunion in the UAE?
Airing on Thursday May 27, 'Friends: The Reunion' will be showing on HBO Max in the US and fans in the UAE can stream it at exactly the same time (around 11am local time). OSN customers will be able to see the reunion, titled "The One Where They Get Back Together" on all OSN platforms.
For the first time in 17 years, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Mathew Perry, and David Schwimmer will be returning to the screen together for an unscripted look back at the show that meant so much to so many people.
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Agwu's wife, Chinyere delivered triplets at the hospital on August 27, 2021.
A Plateau State resident, Joel Eni Agwu, has put up himself for sale to raise money for his wife and newly born babies detained by Fertile Ground and IVF Center, a private medical facility in Zaramanganda, Jos, Plateau State.
SaharaReporters gathered that Agwu's wife, Chinyere delivered triplets at the hospital on August 27, 2021.
It was learnt that the babies were delivered preterm (seven months), and one of the triplets died a few days after.
Agwu told SaharaReporters that due to the hash economic situation in the country, the family needed the goodwill of Nigerians to settle the outstanding medical bills of over N4.5million.
He said, "My name is Joel Eni Agwu, I'm from Ebonyi State; I am a Masters' degree student of the Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State, and also a petty trader. They are actually our first children since 2017 we got married.
"She gave birth on August 27, 2021. Nigerians should please help me and if there is anyone who can buy me, I'm much available; I am ready to sell myself so that my wife and my babies can get back to our home.
"The bill comparing her own and the triplets including the first among the three that died two days after birth is N4.5million."
Speaking with SaharaReporters, the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, identified only as Dr Chris, said though the facility had discharged Chinyere, she would not be released until all her bills were cleared.
He said, "The wife was delivered of the babies in our hospital; he (the husband) is correct. In fact, she's still on admission; it's almost six weeks now. The wife was delivered of prematurely; she was delivered of at 28 weeks. He has accumulated so much bill here; we already discharged her but she's still here because she hasn't paid her bill.
"A lot has actually happened, premature babies, looking after them inside incubator, they were actually triplets but one died within first two days of birth. But the two others are hale and hearty; those ones were taken from the incubator either Sunday or Monday.
"We can't release them now because they haven't paid. This is not a government facility; the wife had been on bed rest for sometimes before the delivery, in fact, if we had not done that, she would not have been able to carry the pregnancy."
A video call by SaharaReporters with the nursing mother showed that she was looking pale and unable to breastfeed the babies.
She was also kept inside a room in the hospital with no medical facilities.
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About Robert Downey Jr.
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Downey is one of the highest-paid actors in the industry, and currently, he is planned to star in a Pinocchio movie as well as the new Avengers movie, and Sherlock Holmes 3.
As of 2019, Robert Downey Jr. net worth is $300 Million. Read on to find out more about Robert Downey Jr. net worth.
Full Name: Robert John Downey Jr.
Profession: Professional Actor
Net Worth: $300 Million
Robert Downey Jr. Early Life and Career
Robert Downey Jr. was born in Manhattan, New York on the 4th April 1965. His parents both worked as actors during his childhood. He is the son of the avant-garde filmmaker Robert Downey Sr.
Downey started acting at the age of 5. His mother, Elise, was an actress just like his father, who instilled in her son a love of performing. Robert was brought up in Greenwich Village with his older sister, Allison.
After his debut appearance in Pound, he would go on to have small parts in several more of his father's movies.
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Downey decided to move with his father to Los Angeles after his parents got divorced when he was 13 years old. When he turned 16, he dropped out of high school and decided to relocate to New York to live with his mother.
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Die Rauhaarige Dornmelde (Spirobassia hirsuta) ist die einzige Pflanzenart der Gattung Spirobassia in der Familie der Fuchsschwanzgewächse (Amaranthaceae). Sie ist in Europa und Westasien verbreitet.

Beschreibung

Vegetative Merkmale
Die Rauhaarige Dornmelde wächst als einjährige krautige Pflanze, die Wuchshöhen von etwa 20 bis 50 Zentimetern erreicht. Die meist aufsteigenden, selter aufrechten Stängel sind ästig verzweigt, aber (trotz des deutschen Namens Dornmelde) nicht dornig stechend, und ihre Oberfläche ist rauhaarig.

Die fleischigen Laubblätter sind linealisch und im Querschnitt halbstielrund.

Blüte und Frucht
Die zwittrigen Blüten sitzen einzeln oder zu zweit in den Achseln der Tragblätter. Die Blütenhülle besteht aus (selten drei) meist fünf behaarten Tepalenzipfeln. Die Blütezeit reicht von August bis September.

Die Fruchtstände sind spiralig verdreht, was für den wissenschaftlichen Gattungsnamen Spirobassia namensgebend war. Zur Fruchtzeit tragen die Tepalenzipfel meist drei kurze, stumpfe, dicke und abgeflachte knotenartige Auswüchse. Der Same steht horizontal.

Chromosomenzahl
Die Chromosomenzahl beträgt 2n = 18.

Photosyntheseweg
Die Rauhaarige Dornmelde ist eine C3-Pflanze. Die Blattanatomie entspricht dem "C3-Sclerolaena-Typ" mit einem zentralen und vielen peripheren Leitbündeln.

Vorkommen und Gefährdung
Die Rauhaarige Dornmelde ist in Europa und Westasien verbreitet, von Südfrankreich entlang der nördlichen Mittelmeerküste bis zum Schwarzen Meer und Kaspischen Meer, außerdem an der südlichen Nordseeküste und der westlichen Ostseeküste. Hier kommt sie auf salzhaltigen, stickstoffreichen Spülsäumen der Küsten und Inseln vor (Halophyt). In der Steppenzone von Rumänien bis Süd-Sibirien besiedelt sie auch Binnensalzstellen. Als eingeführte invasive Pflanzenart ist sie auch an Küsten der nordöstlichen USA zu finden.

In Deutschland ist die Rauhaarige Dornmelde selten geworden und gilt als stark gefährdet (Rote Liste gefährdeter Arten 2). In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern scheint das Vorkommen erloschen zu sein. Derzeit sind nur wenige Wuchsorte aus Schleswig-Holstein bekannt.

Systematik
Die Erstveröffentlichung dieser Art erfolgte 1753 als Chenopodium hirsutum  durch Carl von Linné in Species Plantarum S. 221. Basierend auf phylogenetischen Untersuchungen stellten Freitag & Kadereit 2011 in Taxon, Volume 60, S. 71 für diese Art unter dem Namen Spirobassia hirsuta  eine eigene Gattung Spirobassia auf. Weitere Synonyme für Spirobassia hirsuta  sind Bassia hirsuta , Echinopsilon hirsutum  und Kochia hirsuta .

Spirobassia zählt zur Chenolaea-Clade in der Tribus Camphorosmeae innerhalb der Unterfamilie Camphorosmoideae der Familie der Fuchsschwanzgewächse (Amaranthaceae). Früher wurde sie zu den Gänsefußgewächsen (Chenopodiaceae) gestellt, diese sind inzwischen in den Amaranthaceae enthalten.

Literatur
 Gudrun Kadereit, Helmut Freitag: Molecular phylogeny of Camphorosmeae (Camphorosmoideae, Chenopodiaceae): Implications for biogeography, evolution of C4-photosynthesis and taxonomy. In: Taxon, Volume 60, 1, 2011, S. 51–78. (Abschnitte Beschreibung, Chromosomenzahl, Photosyntheseweg, Verbreitung, Taxonomie)
 Henning Haeupler, Thomas Muer: Bildatlas der Farn- und Blütenpflanzen Deutschlands (= Die Farn- und Blütenpflanzen Deutschlands. Band 2). Herausgegeben vom Bundesamt für Naturschutz. Ulmer, Stuttgart 2000, ISBN 3-8001-3364-4, S. 94 (Abschnitt Beschreibung).

Einzelnachweise

Weblinks

 Datenblatt mit Fotos der Rauhaarigen Dornmelde bei Günther Blaich.
 Datenblatt mit Fotos bei EOL = Encyclopedia of Life.

 Verbreitung in den Niederlanden (niederl.)

Fuchsschwanzgewächse

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BPA exposure may be much greater than previously believed
Monitoring Desk
The way scientists usually measure bisphenol A (BPA) may drastically underestimate our exposure to the chemical, concludes a new analysis published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
Some studies have linked BPA to an elevated risk of health issues, such as fertility problems and certain cancers, but it remains widely used to harden plastic, prevent metal corrosion, and coat paper. The substance is often found in the linings of food cans, on receipts, in medical equipment, and in hard-plastic water bottles.
Currently, our exposure to BPA is generally measured—by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among others—using what's known as an indirect method (more on that below). The new study suggests that this method may not be accurate and reports that a newer technique found levels of BPA many times higher than expected.
"If the conclusions are true and can be generalized to other populations, then the research and regulatory communities around the world have systematically underestimated the health risks posed by BPA, perhaps by a rather large margin," says Jonathan Martin, Ph.D., a professor in the department of environmental science and analytical chemistry at Stockholm University, who was not involved in the new study.
But he urged caution in interpreting the results of the new study, which was quite small. "The extent of the problem shown here may not be widely generalizable," Martin says. "I'm reserving judgment until results like these can be replicated in other labs with other samples."
Here's what you need to know about the risks of BPA, the findings of the new study, and how you can minimize your exposure.
BPA is what's known as an endocrine disruptor, which means that it can interfere with or mimic the actions of your hormones. Such disruptions can have effects throughout the body.
The FDA and its counterparts in Canada and the European Union say that BPA used in food packaging and containers poses no risk to consumers. (The European Food Safety Authority is currently reviewing the most recent research on BPA and may update its recommendations in 2020.)
These conclusions from regulatory authorities are based in part on what has been found by the CDC and others—that though BPA is ubiquitous, most people are exposed only at very low levels (PDF).
Many experts, however, say that even in small amounts, endocrine disruptors can be harmful to our health over time.
The Endocrine Society, a professional group representing thousands of physicians and scientists who specialize in hormone-related disorders, says that dozens of studies in large populations have linked low levels of BPA and similar chemicals to problems with reproduction, metabolism, and behavior. The American Academy of Pediatrics has cautioned that BPA "can act like estrogen in the body and potentially change the timing of puberty, decrease fertility, increase body fat, and affect the nervous and immune systems."
When your body is exposed to BPA, it begins to break it down rapidly. That means most of what is found in human urine—which is often used to monitor exposure—is not BPA itself. Instead, what's found are metabolites, or what BPA is broken down into.
Until recently, researchers could not measure those metabolites directly. Instead, the only way they could determine human levels of exposure was indirectly, by converting the metabolites back into BPA.
But within the past several years, new, direct methods began to emerge, so that "in one sweep, you measure BPA and its metabolites," says Roy Gerona, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the School of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco who runs UCSF's Clinical Toxicology and Environmental Biomonitoring Laboratory. These methods have not yet been widely adopted, however.
Gerona, the lead author on the new paper, has been working on a direct method for measuring BPA metabolites for years. In the new study, he and his collaborators wanted to compare this new technique to one similar to the indirect approach used by the CDC.
They used both techniques to analyze samples of urine collected from 29 pregnant women, five nonpregnant women, and five men. The new direct method found levels of BPA almost 19 times higher than those detected using the indirect method. And it seemed that the greater the concentration of BPA, the more the indirect method underestimated it.
The researchers checked and rechecked their results, and corroborated their findings with a lab at the University of Missouri.
"We were very skeptical of our results," Gerona says. "I would like other people to be skeptical and critical as well. That's really the only way it can be verified."
Other experts agree. "The new study highlights an urgent need for laboratories that are currently using the indirect analytical method to conduct a thorough evaluation of this method for bias," says TundeAkinleye, a chemist in Consumer Reports' food safety division. "The result of that evaluation could have serious implications for how regulatory agencies currently assess the risks posed by BPA."
If the results found in the new Lancet analysis are replicated in large numbers of people, the current assumption that human exposure is low may need to be reexamined.
"The indirect measurement has the effect of making it look like everyone is in this low-exposure range, which we've assumed is the human exposure range. Regulatory decisions have been based on the assumption that our exposure is relatively low," says Patricia Hunt, Ph.D., an author of the new study and a professor at Washington State University's School of Molecular Biosciences in Pullman. But the new results suggest "some people are much more highly exposed."
Confirmation of the new study's results could also change the way scientists and regulators interpret past studies of BPA exposure, and ultimately, the agreed-upon methods for measuring BPA, as well as other concerning chemicals—such as phthalates and parabens.
"When you think about all the epidemiological studies that have come out showing an association between BPA and various adverse health impacts—those studies used the old approach [for measuring BPA]," says Pete Myers, Ph.D., founder and chief scientist of the nonprofit Environmental Health Sciences and an adjunct professor of chemistry at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. "What does
[this new study]
mean for those results? If you use this new approach, the associations that were already present may become stronger."
BPA is no longer used in baby bottles, sippy cups, or infant formula packaging. And that's in part because consumers put pressure on the marketplace to change. Many experts we spoke to expressed hope that the new study might encourage regulators to consider wider-reaching regulations on the other uses of BPA.
"The FDA's safety standards for many chemicals in food are far too weak, both when it comes to how rigorously companies must demonstrate safety and how quickly the FDA must take action to protect the public when new data puts safety into question," says William Wallace, manager of safety policy at Consumer Reports.
But while you may see plastic products labeled BPA-free, be aware that these often contain replacement chemicals that may carry similar risks, Myers says.
Still, there are several "safe and simple steps to limit these exposures that are in the hands of consumers," said Leo Trasande, M.D., the director of the NYU Center for the Investigation of Environmental Hazards and the author of "Sicker Fatter Poorer" (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2019), a book about endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
For the moment, it seems wise to reduce your use of canned foods and your handling of thermal paper receipts, he says.
And take care with plastic. "Never put plastic in the microwave or dishwasher," Hunt says. "Heat is an invitation for chemicals to leach out."
Courtesy: (consumerreports.org)