The overarching narratives at Parkhead on Wednesday night are hardly going to be short of intrigue or importance. It could hardly be otherwise when there will be so much food for thought as Celtic bid to set themselves on the way to the Champions League group stages courtesy of first-leg efforts against Malmo in front of a support ravenous to feast at European football's top table. Yet the sub-plots, too, offer up some chewy morsels. Not least the Norwegian v Norwegian face-off trackside.
Deila earned himself the right to be talked about in the same breath as Hareide when he guided Celtic to Premiership success in his first season. The two men, along with Stale Solbakken and Henning Berg, are the only Norwegians to win a title outside their own land. Yet, that hardly does justice to the three decades in the coaching sphere enjoyed by Hareide, which followed a playing career that brought the doughty defender 50 caps and stints with clubs such as Molde, Norwich City and Manchester City.
Hareide keeps select company in winning titles in three different countries. He claimed the honour with both Malmo and Molde in Sweden – "there is something special about him and there, it is unbelievable," said Deila – Danish club Brondby and with Rosenborg in his native land. Only Trond Sollied and Sven-Göran Eriksson, Ernst Happel and Giovanni Trapattoni have also done so.
Deila crossed paths with Hareide when he was an emerging coach at Stromsgodset and the now 61-year-old was enduring an unhappy time with Viking from 2009 to 2012. The Celtic manager rarely came off second best to the former Norwegian national coach, who was coaxed out of retirement in January 2014 to take charge of Malmo. He subsequently led the club to the Swedish league title and the Champions League group stages last year. Yet, the 39-year-old Deila will not be the pupil meeting his mentor when he welcomes Hareide to Celtic Park in midweek. Even when both men played the same position. Differences of age and approach seem to determine that Deila appreciates Hareide from a distance.
"I don't know him personally but I do know others who know him very well and of course I have followed his career closely," the Celtic manager said. "He's an experienced guy and has been a lot of places, as well as being a very good footballer also. He knows what to do and is a good motivator.
"We are different in a way, especially offensively, but of course there are things that are common because we were brought up in the same system and I have learnt a lot that Age and the other older guys have brought into Norwegian football. He knows what I am doing and I know quite well what he's doing.
Deila's predisposition towards Hareide might hardly have been strengthened by the Malmo coach's comments in May that his team were better than other Champions League aspirants from modest leagues such as Celtic, Rosenborg, Molde and FC Copenhagen.
"We will see on Wednesday when they have to show that they are better than these teams," Deila said. "It's good that they have confidence but we know how good we can be and we know how good we are at our best.
"European games are settled by small differences. You could see that with Maribor and Karagandy [in Celtic's Champions League play-offs over recent years]. It's only one goal. You have to be disciplined and have a match plan.
Motivation will not be lacking from the Malmo side, either. Another Norwegian, forward Jo Inge Berget, has spoken of embracing the opportunity, effectively, to show there is much more to him than he produced in a sorry loan spell with a Celtic in a state of flux across Deila's first six months.
However, Deila prefers to dwell on the opportunity presented to himself and his players. It feels as if the Norwegian has been building towards the two assignments that will await his team in the next 10 days. Deila personally needs the Champions League as much as his club, and its supporters. What happens against Malmo will determine what perception of him holds. Every title-winning Celtic manager in a decade-and-a-half has delivered Champions League group stage football in their second season.
Failing to follow that pattern would seriously dent Deila's credibility but his confidence in achieving his European goal showed through when he was asked about Berget's special motivation on his Celtic Park return.
"There are going to be 22 players plus the subs who are unbelievably motivated," said Deila, who believes that the game of the former Cardiff City man is better suited to Scandinavian football than that played on these shores. "It is how to deal with the situation. We have so much experience in the team and so much quality and we have gone a long period with a lot of good results and a lot of good performances, and that is what is going to make us go through. We have to believe in ourselves and what we have done and get the best out of ourselves. If we play a fantastic match and we lose, then we are not good enough. If we are at our best, then we will have a very good chance.


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McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine Has a Strong Presence at ASAIO Annual Conference
The Conference attracted over 600 attendees with a broad range of interests. This Conference included presentations from up to 350 speakers from more than a dozen countries.
The American Society for Artificial Internal Organs (ASAIO) hosted the 59th Annual Conference in Chicago June 12 – 15, 2013. The Conference attracted over 600 attendees with a broad range of interests. This Conference included presentations from up to 350 speakers from more than a dozen countries. McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine affiliated faculty members and their representative PhD candidates presented many technical papers. Faculty members represented included (in alphabetical order):
James Antaki, PhD, associate professor in biomedical engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Christian Bermudez, MD, associate director cardiothoracic transplant division of cardiac surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Harvey Borovetz, PhD, distinguished professor and chair in the Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
William Federspiel, PhD, William Kepler Whiteford professor of chemical engineering, surgery and bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
Marina Kameneva, PhD, research professor of surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Ergin Kocyildirim, MD, assistant professor, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh
Mauricio Rojas, MD, assistant professor, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
William Wagner, PhD, director, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Peter Wearden, MD, PhD, assistant professor of cardiothoracic surgery, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
The Conference is truly unique in that it provides a forum for individual researchers to present not only to fellow investigators, but also to members of industry and to government representatives who will be involved in regulatory affairs as the projects are developed into the production of clinical devices. The ASAIO Annual Conference provides continuing education for accreditation for physicians, nurses, and perfusionists.
The ASAIO 60th Anniversary Conference will be held in Washington, DC, June 18-21, 2014. Dr. Wearden is the program chair.
Abstracts from this year's conference follow:
INFLOW CANNULA ENHANCEMENTS AND BIOCOMPATIBILITY RESULTS FOR THE PEDIAFLOW® PEDIATRIC VAD
Salim E Olia,1,2 Timothy M Maul,1,2,3 Shaun T Snyder,4 Dave B Paden,4 Peter D Wearden,1,2,3 Dennis R Trumble,5 James F Antaki,2,5 Harvey S Borovetz,1,2 Marina V Kameneva.1,2
1Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA;
2McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA;
3Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA;
4LaunchPoint Technologies, Goleta, CA;
5Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA.
Preliminary ovine biocompatibility results of the frozen-design PediaFlow® pediatric VAD (PF4) were promising with mean free hemoglobin below 8.0 mg/dL despite suboptimal pump performance due to inflow cannula kinking. With a fixed depth and shallow bend, achieving adequate drainage required extensive manipulation of the heart leading to excessive strain and eventual kinking of the inflow cannula at the connector. Addressing these limitations, the second generation utilized a stainless steel coiling instead of Nitinol, a larger bend radius, and a reinforced connection junction. This inflow cannula was kink resistant and enabled the PF4 to achieve a flow rate >2.0 L/min for the study duration while maintaining superb biocompatibility.
Acknowledging the varying anatomical configurations of pediatric patients and the challenges faced during implantation, a 3rd iteration has been designed for the final series of pre-clinical studies. A new U-type parabolic tip lowers the likelihood of a full occlusion during potential suction events while minimizing the pressure losses caused by fenestrated-type cannulae. The metal reinforced tip assists insertion while serving as a radiopaque marker during imaging. A detachable sewing ring will ease placement while enabling variable insertion depths using a tool-less spring clamp mechanism to optimize ventricle offloading.
SEVEN-DAY IN VIVO EVALUATION OF A LOW-FLOW ACTIVE-MIXING EXTRACORPOREAL CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL SYSTEM (ECCO2R) FOR PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY SUPPORT
R Garrett Jeffries,1,2 Yerbol Mussin,3 Denis S Bulanin,3 Laura W Lund,4 William J Federspiel,1,2,5,6 Ergin Kocyildirim,2 Peter D Wearden.2,7
2McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA;
3Center for Life Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan;
4ALung Technologies Inc., Pittsburgh, PA;
5Chemical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA;
6Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA;
7Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA.
Adult ECCO2R devices and pediatric oxygenators share the common objectives of low blood flow and low priming volume while safely maintaining sufficient respiratory support. The objective of this work was to conduct initial feasibility studies to determine if a highly efficient active mixing adult ECCO2R system can safely be translated directly to the pediatric population. Methods: Eight healthy juvenile sheep (22-33 kg) were connected to the Hemolung Respiratory Assist System (ALung Technologies) via independent 8-10Fr perfusion/drainage cannulae in the right external jugular (REJ) for up to seven days. Circuit flow was maintained by the Hemolung integrated pump. Anticoagulation was maintained with heparin to target an aPTT of 1.5-2.3X baseline. Summary of Results: All eight animals were successfully connected to the circuit, five of which were treated for the full seven-day period. None of the three studies ending prematurely were related to device functionality. The mean of the seven-day average flow rates was 290 ± 10 ml/min excluding one animal, where flow was increased up to 480 ml/min to reduce cranial swelling.
Average CO2 removal rates were 59 ± 5 ml/min and returned blood O2 saturation remained at 100%. Conclusions: The Hemolung provided clinically relevant levels of CO2 removal and fully oxygenated the blood, at appropriate pediatric flow ranges in each animal receiving treatment for seven days. These study outcomes suggest that the potential exists for use of the Hemolung in a venovenous pediatric configuration to safely provide respiratory support utilizing a significantly less complex system than traditional ECMO.
ON THE MECHANISMS OF THROMBOSIS IN ASSISTED BLOOD CIRCULATION: TRAFFICKING OF RED BLOOD CELLS AND PLATELETS IN MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS
Amanda Daly,1,2 Samuel J Hund,3 James F Antaki,3 Marina V Kameneva.1,2,4
3Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA;
4Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
Platelet deposition on artificial surfaces is strongly influenced by the advection of platelets towards the wall – in which red blood cells (RBCs) play an important role. The objective of this study is to investigate the trafficking of RBCs and platelets in three representative micro-channels that mimic irregularities commonly found in artificial organs: (A) a sudden expansion having a backward step and sharp constriction, (B) a straight channel with an obstruction, and (C) a serpentine channel with multiple bends. A suspension of platelets, RBCs and transparent, hemoglobin depleted RBC ghosts are visualized using a high-speed camera and inverted microscope. Image analysis is performed to characterize the pathlines of representative RBCs and platelets as well as their steady-state distribution (concentration fields). The studies revealed regions of elevated platelet concentration, believed to be caused by their interaction (collisions) with RBCs, as a function of flow rate and hematocrit. On-going studies will provide insight into the interaction force field between RBCs and platelets that in turn can be translated to a multi-phase rheological model. The ultimate objective is to improve the mathematical prediction of thrombus deposition in gaps, steps and bends in blood-wetted devices.
REAL TIME CHARACTERIZATION OF FLOW-INDUCED PLATELET DEPOSITION ONTO CLINICALLY RELEVANT OPAQUE SURFACES
Megan A Jamiolkowski,1,2 Joshua R Woolley,1,2 Sang-Ho Ye,1,2 Salim E Olia,1,2 Marina V Kameneva,1,2 James F Antaki,2,3 William R Wagner.1,2
2University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA;
3Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA.
Purpose: Many ventricular assist devices (VAD) utilize a highly polished titanium alloy, TiAl6V4, as a blood contacting surface. However, few studies have examined platelet deposition onto alternative opaque surfaces in real time. Using hemoglobin depleted red blood cells (RBC ghosts) and long working distance optics to visualize platelet deposition, we sought to perform such an evaluation.
Methods: Fluorescently labeled platelets were mixed with human RBC ghosts and perfused across 6 opaque materials (TiAl6V4, silicon carbide (SiC), alumina (Al2O3), 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine polymer (MPC) coated TiAl6V4, yttria partially stabilized zirconia (YZTP), zirconia toughened alumina (ZTA)) for 5 minutes at a wall shear rate of 400s-1. Fluorescent microscopy was used to visualize platelet deposition.
Results: The images acquired were evaluated for platelet surface coverage using a customized MatLab (Mathworks) program and statistically analyzed by a repeated measure ANOVA. Al2O3, MPC, YZTP, and ZTA were found to be significantly less thrombogenic than TiAl6V4 (P <0.01). Platelet images were validated by electron microscopy.
Conclusion: The videos of TiAl6V4 show the formation of thrombi covering approximately 5% of the surface area after one minute blood perfusion. These thrombi grew in the direction of flow over time, resulting in a maximum surface coverage of 15%. Al2O3, MPC, YZTP, and ZTA had significantly less platelet deposition than TiAl6V4, with a maximum surface coverage of less than 5 %. This study indicates that Al2O3, MPC, YZTP, and ZTA are promising alternatives to TiAl6V4 and may improve the thromboresistance of blood-wetted devices, such as VADs.
THE USE OF GMP-PRODUCED MULTISTEM® CELLS IN COMBINATION OF EXTRA CORPOREAL MEMBRANE OXYGENATION IN ARDS
Ergin Kocyildirim,1 Nayra Cardenes,2 Mauricio Rojas,2 John R Tedrow,2 Christian Bermudez.1
1Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA;
2Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
Acute Respiratory Distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common clinical entity and a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Despite advances in intensive care management and ventilator support techniques, mortality rates have remained high. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may provide an alternative support therapy to minimize the trauma caused by mechanical ventilation when the conventional ventilator support has failed. However, trials evaluating ECMO in ARDS didn't demonstrate benefit because of the limited nature of the oxygenation, CO2 removal and high rate of bleeding complications. A novel potential therapy for ARDS is the use of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (B-MSC) which effects not only by modulating inflammation but also by protecting local endothelium and epithelium. We designed an animal model to assess the effect of stem cells in combination with ECMO treatment in ARDS. 11 sheep received 2.5-3.5μg/kg E. coli endotoxin to create ARDS. 5 animals who received endotoxin only were considered as control group. 3 sheep received veno-venous ECMO support that was established between superior vena cava and main pulmonary artery1 hour after the end of the endotoxin infusion. 3 sheep received a dose of 40 million of clinical grade gmp-produced MultiStem® cells (Athersys, Inc.) intratracheally one half-hour after the end of the infusion endotoxin, followed by ECMO treatment. PO2 and plasma neutrophil levels, BAL, and postmortem histopathology were studied.
The results of this pilot experiment showed that combination of stem cells with ECMO treatment may be useful in future studies investigating the diagnosis, treatment and the prevention of ARDS.
University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering News (06/03/13)
American Society for Artificial Internal Organs
The American Society for Artificial Internal Organs 59th Annual Conference, Chicago, June 12 – 15, 2013
The American Society for Artificial Internal Organs 59th Annual Conference Abstracts
Bio: Dr. James Antaki
Bio: Dr. Christian Bermudez
Bio: Dr. Harvey Borovetz
Bio: Dr. William Federspiel
Bio: Dr. Marina Kameneva
Bio: Dr. Ergin Kocyildirim
Bio: Dr. Mauricio Rojas
Bio: Dr. William Wagner
Bio: Dr. Peter Wearden

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I'm thrilled to share the news of Hanne Madsen, our new facilitator for Kamloops and soon to be Surrey/White Rock (and probably other regions in the West!). See below the announcement of her being selected as one of the first members of Diversity 50 (D50) by the Canadian Board Diversity Council (CBDC). The Diversity 50 candidates has been profiled in the Globe and Mail on Monday, November 26th, 2012 in the Board Games section of the Report on Business.
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The Budget Committee meeting will be held in the Moose Hill Conference Room, 268B Mammoth Road, Londonderry NH 03053. Scheduled agenda times are advisory only. Regular meetings are cablecast live and videotaped for the convenience of our viewers at home.
Prior to this meeting, the Budget Committee will also meet at the DPW garage at 6PM for pizza and tour, then proceed to the North Fire Station, proposed NW Station site and Pettingill Rd site. WE WILL return to Moose Hill Room for our meeting start at 7:30pm and begin fleet vehicle presentations from Peter Curro-school bus contract and vehicles, LPD,DPW and LFD.
Any other business from the committe?
Do we have the SAU Fleet?


Dad can I borrow the car ?
Well its hard to imagine a more perfect day for most of us in Great Britain and the sight of the perfect couple William and Katherine now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Prince Charles' Aston Martin rounded things off very well indeed. We would love to know what you thought of THE Wedding of 2011 !
An amazing show of style and tradition in one- he resisted the urge to do a donut and probably just as well.


If you're looking for the perfect candid photographs of your wedding day, then look no further. Daniel Pullen Photography will capture all the genuine emotions throughout your wedding day. Daniel and Kate narrate authentic moments through their style of bold documentary photographs. You can't go wrong with this dynamic duo they will record all the memories you'll never want to forget.


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import time
from hashlib import md5

import requests
from django.conf import settings
from rest_framework.permissions import IsAuthenticated
from rest_framework.response import Response
from rest_framework.status import HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST
from rest_framework.views import APIView
from rest_framework_extensions.cache.decorators import cache_response

from sputniktask.apps.accounts.authentication import ExpiringTokenAuthentication
from sputniktask.apps.marvel.serializers import ComicsListSerializer, OffsetPaginationSerializer

class MarvelAPIMixIn(APIView):
    authentication_classes = (ExpiringTokenAuthentication,)
    permission_classes = (IsAuthenticated,)

    api_method = None
    default_params = None

    serializer_class = OffsetPaginationSerializer

    @staticmethod
    def get_signature():
        ts = str(time.time())
        return {
            'ts': ts,
            'hash': md5(ts + settings.MARVEL_SECRET_KEY + settings.MARVEL_PUBLIC_KEY).hexdigest(),
            'apikey': settings.MARVEL_PUBLIC_KEY,
        }

    def call_api(self, method, params):
        query_params = dict(params, **self.get_signature())
        return requests.get(settings.MARVEL_API_URL + method, params=query_params)

class ComicsListWithTitle(MarvelAPIMixIn):
    """
    Get the list of comics with specific title.

    Response object and errors is described at
    [developer.marvel.com](http://developer.marvel.com/docs#!/public/getComicsCollection_get_6)
    """

    api_method = 'comics'
    default_params = {
        'format': 'comic',
        'formatType': 'comic',
        'orderBy': 'focDate',
        'limit': 10,
        'offset': 0,
    }

    serializer_class = ComicsListSerializer

    @cache_response()
    def get(self, request, *args, **kwargs):
        """
        ---
        parameters:
            - name: title
              description: Required parameter.
              required: true
              type: string
              paramType: query
            - name: limit
              description: 	Limit the result set to the specified number of resources.
              required: false
              type: int
              paramType: query
            - name: offset
              description: Skip the specified number of resources in the result set.
              required: false
              type: int
              paramType: query
        """
        serializer = self.serializer_class(data=request.query_params)
        if serializer.is_valid():
            params = self.default_params.copy()
            params.update(**serializer.data)
            response = self.call_api(self.api_method, params)
            return Response(response.json(), status=response.status_code)
        return Response(serializer.errors, status=HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST)

class HeroEventsList(MarvelAPIMixIn):
    """
    Get the list of events which related to the provided character.

    Response object and errors is described at
    [developer.marvel.com](http://developer.marvel.com/docs#!/public/getEventsCollection_get_18)
    """

    api_method = 'events'
    default_params = {
        'characters': None,
        'limit': 10,
        'offset': 0
    }

    @cache_response()
    def get(self, request, *args, **kwargs):
        """
        ---
        parameters:
            - name: limit
              description: 	Limit the result set to the specified number of resources.
              required: false
              type: int
              paramType: query
            - name: offset
              description: Skip the specified number of resources in the result set.
              required: false
              type: int
              paramType: query
        """
        serializer = self.serializer_class(data=request.query_params)
        if serializer.is_valid():
            params = self.default_params.copy()
            params.update(characters=kwargs['hero_id'], **serializer.data)
            response = self.call_api(self.api_method, params)
            return Response(response.json(), status=response.status_code)
        return Response(serializer.errors, status=HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST)

class ComicsListWithSimilarAuthors(MarvelAPIMixIn):
    """
    Get the list of comics which have similar creators as a provided one.

    Response object and errors is described at
    [developer.marvel.com](http://developer.marvel.com/docs#!/public/getComicsCollection_get_6)
    """

    api_method = 'comics'
    default_params = {
        'creators': '',
        'format': 'comic',
        'formatType': 'comic',
        'orderBy': 'focDate',
        'limit': 10,
        'offset': 0
    }

    @cache_response()
    def get(self, request, *args, **kwargs):
        """
        ---
        parameters:
            - name: limit
              description: 	Limit the result set to the specified number of resources.
              required: false
              type: int
              paramType: query
            - name: offset
              description: Skip the specified number of resources in the result set.
              required: false
              type: int
              paramType: query
        """
        serializer = self.serializer_class(data=request.query_params)
        if serializer.is_valid():
            response = self.call_api('comics/{}/creators'.format(kwargs['comic_id']), {'limit': 100})
            if response.status_code == 200:
                authors_list = [str(item['id']) for item in response.json()['data']['results']]
                if authors_list:
                    params = self.default_params.copy()
                    creators = '.'.join(authors_list)
                    params.update(creators=creators, **serializer.data)
                    response = self.call_api(self.api_method, params)
                else:
                    return Response({'detail': 'Seems like there is no such comic in Marvel database.'},
                                    status=HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST)
            return Response(response.json(), status=response.status_code)
        return Response(serializer.errors, status=HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST)

class ComicsListWithSimilarCharacters(MarvelAPIMixIn):
    """
    Get the list of comics which have similar characters as a provided one.

    Response object and errors is described at
    [developer.marvel.com](http://developer.marvel.com/docs#!/public/getComicsCollection_get_6)
    """

    api_method = 'comics'
    default_params = {
        'characters': '',
        'format': 'comic',
        'formatType': 'comic',
        'orderBy': 'focDate',
        'limit': 10,
        'offset': 0
    }

    @cache_response()
    def get(self, request, *args, **kwargs):
        """
        ---
        parameters:
            - name: limit
              description: 	Limit the result set to the specified number of resources.
              required: false
              type: int
              paramType: query
            - name: offset
              description: Skip the specified number of resources in the result set.
              required: false
              type: int
              paramType: query
        """
        serializer = self.serializer_class(data=request.query_params)
        if serializer.is_valid():
            response = self.call_api('comics/{}/characters'.format(kwargs['comic_id']), {'limit': 100})
            if response.status_code == 200:
                hero_list = [str(item['id']) for item in response.json()['data']['results']]
                if hero_list:
                    params = self.default_params.copy()
                    characters = '.'.join(hero_list)
                    params.update(characters=characters, **serializer.data)
                    response = self.call_api(self.api_method, params)
                else:
                    return Response({'detail': 'Seems like there is no such comic in Marvel database.'},
                                    status=HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST)
            return Response(response.json(), status=response.status_code)
        return Response(serializer.errors, status=HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST)

class ComicsListFromSameSeries(MarvelAPIMixIn):
    """
    Get the list of comics from the same series as a provided one.

    Response object and errors is described at
    [developer.marvel.com](http://developer.marvel.com/docs#!/public/getComicsCollection_get_6)
    """

    api_method = 'comics'
    default_params = {
        'series': '',
        'format': 'comic',
        'formatType': 'comic',
        'orderBy': 'focDate',
        'limit': 10,
        'offset': 0
    }

    @cache_response()
    def get(self, request, *args, **kwargs):
        """
        ---
        parameters:
            - name: limit
              description: 	Limit the result set to the specified number of resources.
              required: false
              type: int
              paramType: query
            - name: offset
              description: Skip the specified number of resources in the result set.
              required: false
              type: int
              paramType: query
        """
        serializer = self.serializer_class(data=request.query_params)
        if serializer.is_valid():
            response = self.call_api('series', {'limit': 1,
                                                'comics': kwargs['comic_id']})
            if response.status_code == 200:
                series_list = [str(item['id']) for item in response.json()['data']['results']]
                if series_list:
                    params = self.default_params.copy()
                    series = series_list[0]
                    params.update(series=series, **serializer.data)
                    response = self.call_api(self.api_method, params)
                else:
                    return Response({'detail': 'Seems like there is no such comic in Marvel database.'},
                                    status=HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST)
            return Response(response.json(), status=response.status_code)
        return Response(serializer.errors, status=HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST)

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Trump Fake News Suit: Lawyer Wants President and Sean Spicer to Give Evidence in Seth Rich Case Against Fox
By Callum Paton On 8/2/17 at 8:36 AM EDT
Seth Rich, a 27-year-old computer-voting specialist at the DNC, was murdered in July near Bloomingdale, a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood in a once-blighted area of Washington, D.C. Seth Rich
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A lawyer for a Washington private investigator will seek to have President Donald Trump and former White House press secretary Sean Spicer give evidence in his case against Fox News over the cable network's alleged use of bogus quotes in a fake news story.
"We're going to litigate this case as we would any other," attorney Douglas Wigdor, who is acting on behalf of private investigator Rod Wheeler, told Yahoo News. "We'll want to depose anyone who has information," he added. Wigdor said this would include the president and Spicer.
The lawsuit against Fox claims news reporter Malia Zimmerman and financier and regular guest commentator Ed Butowsky worked together on a story about the death of former Democratic National Committee (DNC) staffer Seth Rich. The 27-year-old Rich was shot in Washington in July 2016 in what police believe to have been a failed robbery.
Related: Seth Rich lawsuit claims White House colluded with Fox News to fake story on DNC staffer
According to the plaintiff, Zimmerman and Butowsky concocted a fake story connecting Rich to the emails leaked from the DNC and published by WikiLeaks in the same month he died. National intelligence agencies have concluded the leak was carried out by the Russian government.
Zimmerman and Butowsky, it is claimed, sought to advance the political agenda of the Trump administration by asking Wheeler to confirm that "Rich was responsible for the leak of DNC emails to WikiLeaks," and "[he] was murdered by a Democrat operative because he leaked the emails to WikiLeaks."
Wheeler says Fox News manufactured quotes and attributed them to him, which harmed his reputation.
Trump and Spicer are among the half-dozen key witnesses Wigdor said he would seek to depose. The suit alleges Zimmerman and Butowsky met with Spicer in his White House office in April to discuss the story. It also claims the president specifically reviewed drafts of the story and made changes to it.
Fox News has denied allegations that it had sought to "detract from coverage of the Russia collusion issue."
"The accusation that FoxNews.com published Malia Zimmerman's story to help detract from coverage of the Russia collusion issue is completely erroneous," a Fox News said in a statement provided to The Hill.
"The retraction of this story is still being investigated internally, and we have no evidence that Rod Wheeler was misquoted by Zimmerman," the statement added.
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There are a lot of different reason for why your dog may have stopped eating. They might just be picky eaters, or there could be an underlying medical issue.
Because of this, there are a lot of different ways you can stimulant your dog's appetite, and you may be comfortable with some like reducing table scraps, but not other like putting them on prescription medication. That's why we're exploring all the different ways to increase appetite so you can choose your preferred method based on you and your dog's needs.
While we are covering 10 ways to increase appetite, the main goal of this article was to find the one appetite stimulant that could be recommended beyond the rest. It had to have everything: easy to give, affordable, helps with appetite in a multitude of ways, and most importantly, came will low to no side effects giving pet owners the peace of mind that they are giving their pup something that is safe.
The winner is, of course, saved for last. Partially out of suspense, but the other nine needed a fair chance in the game as well.
What dog doesn't love the smell and flavor of chicken? Chicken is an easy and all-natural way to get even the pickiest eaters . . . well eating. It's low fat, high in protein. and makes a great source of nutrition, especially if you're trying to get your sick pup eating again. Chicken noodle soup is a classic for a reason after all! And before you ask, yes chicken noodle soup is healthy for dogs, especially if you replace the noodles with rice and throw some tasty veggies in.
The big negative with mouthwatering chicken is it's not the best long-term method for obvious reasons.
Recommend for dogs that are picky eaters, sick, and/or debilitated.
It's hard for a picky eater to be picky when they are hungry after a strenuous workout. Ideally, you're exercising your pup every day, and maybe the sole reason your dog is hungry in the first place is that they aren't using up all those calories for energy. Maybe that's the secret to finding the motivation to eat clean – work out to the point that even the most unseasoned food looks mouth-wateringly appetizing.
The negative here is an exercise that is strenuous enough to work up a great appetite isn't always possible. Your pup may be older or sick and not have the energy for it, your schedule may not permit it, etc.
Recommended for dogs that are picky eaters.
This is an obvious one, but it happens to the best of us. Sometimes those cute little jerks love the food we give them so much that they refuse to eat their own food. If you notice that your pet isn't eating their food, but seem gung-ho for yours, then you probably want to stop giving them all human food. If you have kids in your house, you may want to keep an eye on them as those stinkers love sneaking food to their fur buddies behind your back.
Not a lot of negatives here, except for wanting to give your pup unconditional love and watching your children like hawks. Also, I swear my pup puts on 5lbs everytime I bring him home from my parents' house, so watch them as well.
Sure, we humans have a terrible habit of easily getting bored, but to a lesser extent so do our dogs. I mean can you blame them? We have enough issues eating the same food twice in a row, can you imagine the same food every day for months, years, decades!!!! OK, back to being serious. Really, after you consider how long dogs can go eating the same thing day in and day out, it's pretty clear that it's a nice idea to change up their food once and a while.
When changing food, it's always a good idea to slowly make the change by mixing the new food in with the old. Sometimes a quick switch can upset their stomach, which is the last thing we want.
Acupuncture won't cure the problem, but by reducing pain, inflammation, and even nausea it may give your pup enough relief that it brings back their appetite and provides them comfort while they eat.
The big negative is acupuncture is expensive, and your pup may be completely against the idea of being stuck with needles.
Recommended for dogs for medical conditions stemming from diabetes, kidney or liver failure, hormonal conditions, and/or inflammation of the pancreas.
Vitamin B, especially B1 (thiamine) deficiency is often a culprit in appetite loss and supplementation in it alone may be enough. However, B6 (pyridoxine) has been shown to lead to an increase in appetite, and B-12 can help increase energy along with B1 and B6. So before giving your pup a vitamin B supplement, talk to your vet about the advantages and disadvantages that come with the different B vitamins. A vitamin B supplement will usually contain at least 6 B vitamins – B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and B-12.
Vitamin B toxicity can occur and cause a number of issues. Too much B3 can cause nausea, which again is the last thing we want.
Recommend for dogs that are picky eaters and malnourished.
Unfortunately, when natural methods can't get the job done you may need to look at pharmaceuticals for treatment. Mirtazapine works by acting on the central nervous system and increases levels of serotonin. It's a very common pharmaceutical drug for treating nausea when the patient is fighting cancer, as both cancer itself and the chemotherapy treatment for it can often cause nausea.
The side effects of mirtazapine are fairly minimum unless your pup is on an SSRI. Drownessines is the most common issue, and if mirtazapine is given alongside an SSRI serotonin syndrome may occur.
Recommended for dogs that are experiencing nausea due to cancer and/or the medication for to treat it, and kidney disease.
This is a newer medication out there and it works in a really neat way. Ghrelin is the hormone that makes you and your pup hungry. In fact, it's commonly referred to as the hunger hormone, but it can do so much more. When ghrelin receptors are activated, they send signals to the brain and this causes hunger. And you guessed it, ghrelin receptor agonists work by binding to the ghrelin receptors.
While ghrelin receptor agonists are just now getting the studies they deserve, the side effects appear minimum. Caution is advised if your pup has liver and/or kidney issues. Only a licensed veterinarian can prescribe it as well.
Recommended for dogs that are picky eaters, and general malnourishment.
Antihistamines are extremely common for treating nausea in both dogs and people because it targets vertigo-induced nausea and reduces muscle spasms. You might recognize the drug better when using the over-the-counter name, Dramamine. Antivert is the prescription name for meclizine.
Maropitant is another pharmaceutical used to treat vertigo, but unlike meclizine, it is not an antihistamine. Neurokinin 1 receptor antagonists, the class of drugs maropitant falls under, can be used to treat nausea associated with chemotherapy, as well as vertigo.
Because meclizine is an antihistamine it can cause drowsiness, especially with higher doses.
Recommended for dogs that are experiencing nausea, especially nausea due to vertigo.
With all of the above treatment methods, we've run into issues, from side effects that can occur with pharmaceutical drugs to realistic constraints some stimulates bring – it's kinda unrealistic to give your pup rotisserie chicken every day, isn't it?
The perfect treatment would need to be easy to give like a pharmaceutical drug, but natural like vitamin B or exercise. Is it possible to get an easily attainable, easy to give, natural method that doesn't cause serious side effects, but can be stored and stay fresh? The answer is yes!
Let's talk about the hubbub with CBD oil. I'm sure you've heard a lot about it lately, but are you getting the right info? Time for the unfiltered, easily digestible facts.
CBD (cannabidiol) is a phytocannabinoid found in Cannabis sativa but also found in high amounts in hemp, and even in low amounts in flax seeds.
There are certain cannabinoids found in both plants and animals – Anandamide is found in chocolate, but is also created naturally in the brain.
All mammals have receptors that cannabinoids can attach to – there are two main receptors: CB1 and CB2 – these receptors and the cannabinoids are collectively called the endocannabinoid system (ECS).
The ECS plays a vital role in regulating and maintaining internal balance despite outside factors.
For example, your body is always working to keep your internal temperature always relatively the same despite changes in your environment's temperature.
Unfortunately for some threats, your body uses extreme methods to deal with them such as anxiety and inflammation – if the ECS is inactive, natural and good anxiety and inflammation will become out of control, which often happens.
That's a nope. The most important thing to remember is CBD cannot directly itself attach to CB1 or CB2 receptors. Instead, CBD attaches directly to FAAH enzymes, which break down the cannabinoid anandamide – when anandamide is allowed to build up it strengthen your endocannabinoid system and keeps it active throughout the day. This has been shown time and time again as providing a symphony of therapeutic benefits. This is the reason CBD has very low and mild side effects that most will not experience.
As well, it's why CBD oil cannot get you high like marijuana. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the only known cannabinoid that causes a high. This is believed to be the case because it's the only phytocannabinoid that attaches directly to CB1 receptors, which are largely found in the brain.
While CBD is in marijuana, so is THC. Now, CBD oil can be derived from cannabis, but technically it could be created flax seeds as well.
We only want CBD derived from hemp, because it will have no THC – legally hemp has to have less than 0.03%. Hemp is pretty much legal everywhere, if you've walked into your grocery store and seen hemp then it's legal in your state, but don't buy that "hemp oil" expecting CBD in it. CBD is derived from all parts of the plant, where hemp oil or hemp seed oil is derived from the seeds – still super healthy for you and your pup though.
The ECS plays a similar role in appetite regulation – as you've seen with ghrelin receptors, hunger is produced in the brain after it gets a signal – ECS seems to act in a way and protects signals so they don't get crossed, lost, or misplaced.
For example, good inflammation can become bad inflammation when signals are lost or not sent.
Because of the ECS role in appetite regulation, CBD can help with picky eaters, dogs with poor appetite due to low energy, anxiety, sick, and malnutrition. The list goes on.
Nausea stemming from a wide-range of illness is the other big culprit when it comes to poor appetite – the appetite doesn't need to be stimulated like above. Instead, the irritant just needs to be removed.
Suppression of the enzyme FAAH appears to suppress acute and anticipatory nausea – remember CBD inhibits these which eventually gives you the first set of reasons why CBD works.
CBD will also influence the activation of a few other receptors, and when activated these receptors produce therapeutic effects of their own. One of these includes reducing nausea.
So where can you find CBD for pets? Well, you can click the link if you want to make life easier, or you can follow a couple rules for making sure your buying from a great company.
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(Created March 2010) It can be difficult for health care providers and patients to begin the discussion about sexuality and sexual health, but patients want to talk to you about their sexual concerns—and they want …
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It can be difficult for health care providers and patients to begin the discussion about sexuality and sexual health, but patients want to talk to you about their sexual concerns—and they want you to raise the subject first.1,2
A survey of 391 women conducted by The Women's Sexual Health Foundation found that 72 percent of respondents would be comfortable talking to their clinician about sexual problems, but 73 percent preferred that the health care provider bring up the topic.1
An online survey of 3,807 healthy volunteers reported that 40 percent of women who participated did not talk to a clinician about a sexual problem, but over half of them wanted to.2
A consumer poll of 1,209 US women found that 70 percent of respondents had experienced a sexual health issue (e.g., lack of desire or arousal, inability to orgasm, pain during intercourse, vaginal dryness, or excessive desire for sexual activity) and 22 percent were very or extremely concerned about it—yet only 18 percent had consulted a health care provider about their problem.3
The National Health and Social Life Survey of 1,749 women ages 18-59 found that 43% of respondents had a sexual issue; only 10%-20% had seen a clinician about it.4
In addition, a poll of 304 US health care providers commissioned in 2009 by the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP) and HealthyWomen found that:
Sexuality is the least commonly discussed health topic with female patients for half of providers.
Providers discuss sexual health issues with less than half (39%) of their female patients.
Female providers are somewhat more likely than male providers to discuss sexuality with their patients (45% versus 34%, respectively).
Most providers (74%) rely on their patients to initiate a discussion about sexual health.
Why are providers apprehensive to initiate the discussion about sexual health issues with patients? The lack of training and skills to deal with these concerns is cited as a reason. The personal embarrassment or discomfort of talking about sex is another. Many providers underestimate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in their patient population or the impact that sexual complaints have on their patients' global health and wellness, and some are concerned about offending patients. The lack of effective and safe treatment options has also been a factor and others feel that sexuality is too complex of an issue to tackle in limited time allotted for a routine visit.2,6,7
Whatever the reason for the lack of communication, these provider and consumer surveys highlight a major gap between what patients need and want regarding their sexual health and what front-line clinicians are offering them.
Sexual Health Screeners
A variety of screening instruments have been developed to help clinicians quickly recognize female sexual problems and whether they are causing women distress. There are several validated screening tools that focus on hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), which is the most common sexual complaint of women of all ages.4,10
Although not all screeners will be relevant to your practice—they vary in their usefulness depending upon your clinical specialty and the patient population you serve—several have been validated in clinical trials. Below is a list of a few of these tools.
Decreased Sexual Desire Screener (DSDS)
Clayton AH, Goldfischer ER, Goldstein I, et al. Validation of the decreased sexual desire screener (DSDS): a brief diagnostic instrument targeted for generalized acquired female hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). J Sex Med. 2009 Mar;6(3):730-8.
Consists of 5 questions; self-administered.
Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)
Rosen R, Brown C, Heiman J, et al. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI): A multidimensional self-report instrument for the assessment of female sexual function. J Sex Marital Ther. 2000; 26(2):191-208.
Consists of 19 questions to assess key dimensions of sexual function in women; self-administered.
Sexual Interest and Desire Inventory–Female (SIDI–F)
Clayton AH, Segraves RT, Leiblum S, et al. Reliability and validity of the Sexual Interest and Desire Inventory–Female (SIDI–F), a scale designed to measure severity of female hypoactive sexual desire disorder. J Sex Marital Ther. 2006; 32(2):115-35.
Consists of 13 items to assess the severity of HSDD; clinician-administered; more advanced screener.
Brief Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder Screener
Leiblum S, Symonds T, Moore J, et al. A methodology study to develop and validate a screener for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in postmenopausal women. J Sex Med. 2006; 3(3):455-64.
Consists of 4 questions; self-administered; targeted to postmenopausal women.
Brief Profile of Female Sexual Function (B–PFSF)
Rust J, Derogatis L, Rodenberg C, et al. Development and validation of a new screening tool for hypoactive sexual desire disorder: The Brief Profile of Female Sexual Function (B–PFSF). Gynecol Endocrinol. 2007; 23(11):638-44.
Basic Behavioral Counseling for Female Sexual Health Issues
Talking about sexual health issues with patients should not be intimidating for providers—nor does it mean opening up the conversation to a slew of concerns that will disrupt the office schedule.
Experts in the field recommend several effective ways to broach the topic of sexuality during visits. You might open with a normalizing statement such as "It is part of my routine to ask about sexual health as part of the well-woman visit. Do you have any concerns?" and include sexual health questions as part of a review of systems. Or you might question the patient's reproductive stage of life, saying "Some studies show that as women age, they may have less desire for sex or decreased lubrication, which makes intercourse uncomfortable. Have you noticed any changes?"6
Basic screening for sexual function should begin with two key questions:
Are you currently involved in a sexual relationship?
Are your sexual partners men, women, or both?6
From there, you would continue with the history-taking process. One effective model that follows the "stepwise approach" is based on the PLISSIT (permission, limited information, specific suggestions, and intensive therapy) Model of Intervention for Sexual Problems developed by psychologist Jack Anon, and helps to streamline this process.8
1. Ask open-ended questions to give the patient permission to talk about her sexual concerns and reassure her that her feelings are normal and acceptable. Validate and legitimize the patient's complaint. Open-ended questions are preferred to "yes/no" questions, and may even help to constrain the interview time by focusing the history-taking on key areas of concern. Open-ended questions can also be used when a patient presents with a specific sexual health problem.6,9
Below are some commonly used examples that are effective in clinical practice.
Open-Ended "Icebreakers" to Start the Discussion
Tell me about any sexual concern/problem/issue you would like to discuss.
How does the problem affect your life and relationship(s)?
How does the concern present?
What is the most distressing part of this problem?
Tell me about your last sexual experience.
How have you tried to manage the problem so far?
Do you have a medical condition that affects your quality of life, including your sexual health?
What are your goals for your sexual health?
Tell me about the conversations you have had with your partner so far about this problem.6,9,14
2. Provide limited information. Address whatever topics you can in the limited time you have available and perhaps encourage the patient to make a follow-up appointment to focus solely on her sexual health concerns. It is important to educate the patient about anatomy, physiology, sexual response, and sexual changes that may occur with age, use of certain medications (such as antidepressants), and under the influence of medical conditions (such as depression). (See ARHP's CORE program [keywords "sex and sexuality"] and other Sexual Health Fundamentals fact sheets to get yourself up to speed on these topics.) Dispel myths about the sexual concern and offer handouts and resource lists on the subject. Potential sources of handouts include:
American Association of Sexuality Educators Counselors and Therapists (www.aasect.org)
ARHP Sex and Sexuality Reproductive Health Topic Area (www.arhp.org/Topics/Sex-and-Sexuality)
International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (www.isswsh.org)
North American Menopause Society (www.menopause.org)
Sex and a Healthier You website (www.sexandahealthieryou.org)
Educational and Erotic Resources*
Sex Education Books
100 Questions & Answers about Women's Sexual Wellness and Vitality by Michael L. Krychman, MD
Becoming Orgasmic: A Sexual and Personal Growth Program for Women by Julia Heiman, PhD, Joseph LoPiccolo, PhD, and David Palladini
For Yourself: The Fulfillment of Female Sexuality by Lonnie Barbach, PhD
Getting the Sex You Want: A Woman's Guide to Becoming Proud, Passionate, and Pleased in Bed by Sandra Leiblum, PhD
The G Spot: And Other Discoveries about Human Sexuality by Alice Khan Ladas, EdD, Beverly Whipple, PhD, and John D. Perry, PhD
The Joy of Sex by Alex Comfort, PhD, DSc
Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships by David Schnarch, PhD
She Comes First: The Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman by Ian Kerner, PhD
The Better Sex Video Series from the Sinclair Institute, featuring real couples with advice from sex therapists; available at www.bettersex.com.
Volume 1: Advanced Sexual Techniques & Positions
Volume 2: Adult Sex Education about 22 Sex Secrets, Tips & Turn-ons
Volume 3: Adult Sex Education about Erotic Sex Play & Beyond
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Bedtime Stories for Lovers by Joan Elizabeth Lloyd
The Erotic Edge: 22 Erotic Stories for Couples edited by Lonnie Barbach
Herotica: A Collection of Women's Erotic Fiction edited by Susie Bright
The Mammoth Book of Best New Erotica series edited by Maxim Jakubowski
Sexual Accessories, Vibrators, and Sex Toys
Eve's Garden, www.evesgarden.com/shop, 800-848-3837
Good Vibrations, www.goodvibes.com, 800-289-8423
*Recommended by sexual medicine experts Susan Kellogg-Spadt, CRNP, PhD and Michael Krychman, MD.
3. Offer specific suggestions and solutions to treat the complaint. You may offer specific suggestions and solutions to begin to try to treat the complaint. First, manage co-morbid conditions that alter sexual function and consider assessment of medications that may impact sexual function.6,12
Next, provide specific suggestions related to the patient's sexual health goals. For instance, if the patient is interested in having a more active sex life, you might encourage her to learn more about her sexual response and sexual wellness (e.g., that women in long-term relationships often may not feel spontaneous desire but may experience desire if their partner stimulates them or that women often require direct clitoral and/or breast stimulation to have an orgasm; vaginal penetration alone is not sufficient for most women). See the box on "Educational and Erotic Resources" for excellent sources of information to recommend to patients.11,12
If she'd like to make sex more of a priority in her life, you might suggest she:
Get a lock for the bedroom door if privacy or interruption is a concern and making it a sexual sanctuary.13
Schedule regular date nights (at home after the kids have gone to bed if she can't afford a babysitter or out at a restaurant if she can).13
Learn time and stress management skills to create a space in her life for sex.12
Improve her exercise and diet habits and stopping smoking so she feels well enough for sex.12
Address sexual boredom (change the sexual routine, spend time as a couple on a regular basis, treat one another with respect and interest, and look to sex education books and videos for new techniques).12
Explore sexuality via masturbation and use of accessories, sexual enhancers, self stimulators, and sex toys.12
4. Beyond providing basic information and suggestions, most primary care providers will want to refer a patient, possibly for intensive therapy, to qualified specialists including sex therapists, couples counselors, cognitive-behavioral therapists, physical therapists, medical or surgical subspecialists (gynecologist, psychiatrist, endocrinologist, urologist, urogynecologist) for further expert intervention.
Providers should refer any patient with a sexual issue that exceeds their comfort level or expertise. They should also refer patients who are victims of intimate partner and domestic violence to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or www.ndvh.org and local shelters, authorities, and domestic violence specialists, and recommend patient support groups for sexual abuse survivors.
For more information on this topic, refer to the other Sexual Health Fundamentals fact sheets, The Top 10 Things You Need to Know about Female Sexuality and Sex Therapy for Non-Sex Therapists.
The Women's Sexual Health Foundation. Sexual Health Discussion Survey. Available at www.twshf.org/survey.html. Accessed 12/14/09.
Berman L, Berman J, Felder S, et al. Seeking help for sexual function complaints: What gynecologists need to know about the female patient's experience. Fertil Steril. 2003;79:572-576.
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The President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil presented the 6th National Grassroots Innovations Awards, and also inaugurated the Exhibition of Innovations at the President\'s Estate in New Delhi today. The award function was organized by the National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF). These awards are presented to grassroots innovators and outstanding traditional knowledge holders. The Exhibition shall remain open to the public till March 15th. Visitors wishing to see the exhibition can enter through Gate No. 35, near North Avenue between 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. The Exhibition shall also remain open on March 12, which is a Monday and the entry is through Gate No. 35.
The award winning innovators were identified for recognition by National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF) during its 6th National Biennial Competition, which ran from January 1, 2007 to January 31, 2009 and saw over 36,000 submissions.
The President gave away 15 National and one lifetime achievement award. The awards have been given in seven categories: - life time achievement, national, state, consolation, diffusion, idea, appreciation, and special student awards.
A tractor mounted machine for aerating and mixing bio-wastes, a tree pruner, an electric painting brush, improved plant varieties, a weaving machine and threshing machine for paddy are some of the selected innovations.
Along with the grassroots innovators, awards were also given to journalists for their support to the grassroots innovations movement, design, research and engineering institutes for adding value to the innovations and a law firm for facilitating Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protection for these innovators.
These awards were decided after rigorous screening at different levels. All the entries were subjected to technical and patent, prior art search, to ascertain the novelty/distinction and/or cost effectiveness. The Research Advisory Committee comprising Heads of the top R&D institutions, experts from Engineering, Agricultural and Veterinary Colleges, Vice Chancellors of various Universities from all parts of India screened the short-list of potential awardees.
The NIF, an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, has been actively engaged in promoting creativity and innovation in our society through volunteers of the Honey Bee Network. Its primary aim is to recognize, respect and reward grassroots technological innovators and traditional knowledge experts, through which it endeavors to build a National Register of green Grassroots Technological Innovations and Traditional Knowledge practices.
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Ernest G Hausch
July 25, 1934 - November 24, 2019
Ernest Hausch 85, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 24, 2019, at Montrose Health Care in Montrose, Iowa. He was born July 25, 1934 in Keokuk, the son of Friedrich Gottlieb and Marie Cecelia Kretz Hausch.
On November 10, 1962, he was united in marriage with Janet Louise Varner at St. Peters Church in Keokuk. She survives.
Ernie graduated from St Peters High School with the class of 1952.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and proudly served his country 1957-1959 and reactivated for a year in 1961 during the Berlin Crisis and was stationed at Fort McCoy, WI.
Ernie was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, and sang in the choir of all three Keokuk Catholic churches. In his younger years he was a founding member of the Blackhawk Club along with other car buddies. He had a natural talent for mechanics and loved fixing and modifying vehicles - or anything mechanical or utility. He was always thrilled to share what he knew, in the hopes that it would be useful to someone else.
After working at Freuhauf in Fort Madison, he began designing and building trailers for a hobby, always something new. After retirement in 1998 from Roquette in Keokuk he worked with the Cardinal Stritch Boosters. He endeavored to discover and document Keokuk's rich historical treasures as evidenced by his participation in the Keokuk Historical Society and passion for restoration of the Keokuk Union Depot.
Ernie is survived by Janet, his wife of 57 years; two daughters, Christine Hill (Daniel) of Pekin IL., Mary Streit (Phil) of St. Ansgar, IA. Grandchildren Jason Hill and Eleanor Hill of Pekin, IL., one brother Otto Michael Hausch and several nieces, nephew and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Brother Friedrich Hausch of the Society of Mary and a cousin that was like a sister, Betty Keil (Rudy) of Norridge, IL.
The celebration of life for Ernest Gottlieb Hausch will be held at 10:30 am Friday, November 29th, at The Church of All Saints in Keokuk, with Rev. Marty Goetz officiating. Burial will follow at the Keokuk National Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be Thursday, November 28th, 2019 at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center (917 Blondeau St., Keokuk), with family meeting with friends from 5-7pm followed by a vigil service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Keokuk Union Depot Foundation, (www.keokukuniondepot.org)
Tributes and condolences may be entered at dejongsfuneralhomes.com.
Heidi Wenzel Sandgthe wrote on Dec 1, 2019:
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Arwen17 - Hello and welcome! Holy cow, you've lost 68 lbs so far? Congrats!!
I weighed-in at 140.6 lbs this morning. I didn't eat a lot yesterday (though I had close to 1600 calories) so I'm assuming it's just because there wasn't much in my stomach this morning. Sunday and Monday were rest days for me. Tonight we'll be going back to the gym and I'm gonna focus on my arms and shoulders. I've already looked up a few new exercises that I am excited to try.
Wow, your cheat day sounds so good Hoopty, I also looooove carrot cake. A friend of mine makes the absolute best carrot cake, I know if I get the recipe off her I'll make it and then just eat the whole thing - sometimes ignorance is better. And as for chinese food, love it too! Crispy seaweed, spring rolls and duck and hoisin pancakes are my faves....mmmmmmmmmmmm haven't had any of them for such a long time though!
Don't worry yoyoma, I'm not going anywhere yet, well depends on my next weigh-in, but I might stick here a while yet if I'm still hovering around the 140 mark.
I can really see the benefits of your eating window idea, I think it's about finding something that works for you, who says we have to eat this many times a day and this many calories etc? I think sometimes we forget things haven't always been this way, it's just a case of discourses making things acceptable or not. Hope it continues to work for you!!
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Hi Sassy, I really don't believe that carbonated bevs can keep you stuck either. Few people enjoy reliable weight loss throughout their journey. I went a month without moving my ticker recently.
I've been busy the last few days but eating on plan with reasonable exercise (according to my pedometer). The scale is at 141.0 today.
Well I lost a pound so I am happy. Woo hoo! However in addition to giving up carbonated water I did the 5:2 fast diet so...I shall continue on! I haven't missed the water much. One more pound and I am at "normal" BMI!
yoyoma - How many steps do you aim for a day? I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 that has some kind of pedometer thing but it's obviously not accurate.
Sassyblonde - You go! Just one more pound! Is 137 lbs your final goal?
vix - I hope you're doing well!
I weighed-in at 140.0 lbs yesterday and this morning. Today will be another rest day because I have to work late, well not crazy late, but late enough since the gym closes so early. I do need this rest day though...I did another 5 km run yesterday plus 30 min of strength training so my body is tired.
Hoopty, I am not 100% sure right now. I am thinking more in terms if clothing size ( I want to be a 4 and I am an 8 now) It's going to really depend on where next 9 lbs come off. So I will play it by ear..I chose 137 because for 25 years I had chosen 130. It seemed like that could be a million pounds away..so I changed it for psychological reasons..I was stuck on 130 in my head and 190 on the scale. When I started to seriously take off weight, I decided to change anything and eveything I ever thought I knew about weight loss even the goal, I made it an odd number. If end at 137 or 127 doesn't matter if I get to size 4! And I am building a lot of muscle so I know that weighs a bit more also. I have never weighed less than 167 in my adult life so I don't really know what to expect when i get to 137.
On another note, I am totally bummed out because I usually hit the gym 2 hrs a day on weekends. Sat morning gym visit is the most satisfying thing I look forward to all week long. I couldn't go today :-( horrible cramping (Tom) and extreme pain unless I am laying down..that was last night so taking it easy today. Hopefully I can go for a light workout day tomorrow..gotta make appt to see my Gyno. On a positive note, a great day for fasting since I am sitting on my tush all day .
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Sassyblonde - It's really smart to go by clothing size rather than weight. It's like - weigh 125 lbs but don't look and feel fit - or weigh 135 lbs but look super toned. I'm sorry you couldn't do your saturday workout :/ I hope you feel better soon!
Well, it happened. I worked yesterday and could've ended the day at 2000 calories (blueberry muffin and cookies that I was okay with) but when I came home at around 8:45pm I started bingeing. I had a pretty bad day and had gotten bad news about the electric bill that morning. I stuffed myself so much that I started feeling sick and then I got tired out of nowhere and just passed out. The scale went from 140.0 lbs to 143.6 lbs this morning and it surely didn't help that I ate a lot of salty peanuts (and bread with jam and chocolate cake with frosting).
I'm aiming for 1400 calories today. We'll be going to the gym in a little while and I hope that I can get a good workout in. I already had 2 cups of green tea with lemon and 2 cups of water with lemon and I plan on having about 12 cups plus the water I'll be drinking at the gym.
Hoopty, so sorry you had a bad day and it triggered a binge. Most of that extra weight will flush away, and it's important to avoid beating yourself up. An off day once in a while won't stop progress. I hope you can learn something that will help you deal better with the issue in the future.
Sassy, you look great! I agree that it's not the number on the scale that matters most. DH is "overweight" on the BMI charts, but it's due to his massive thigh muscles (from fencing and biking): he can't find pants that fit his thighs that aren't ludicrously loose around his waist. As a result, anyone looking at him would say he's thin but he's supposedly overweight by the scale.
I try to walk 12K steps most days (I have a program at work and that's a sweet spot for raking in a reward). I haven't been checking in daily but the scale has kept below 141 for me. I was 140.4 this morning, so I moved the ticker down to 141.
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Hey everyone!! Great to read all your posts and catch up from last week!
Hey Hoopty, I'm doing great thanks, how are you? Did you get a good workout in? And all that liquid! That will drain away the salty peanuts for sure!!
I agree SassyBlonde, that going by clothing size is a good idea. Plus, I was chatting to a mom I kind of know in the store the other day and we were saying how it's important to be comfortable, and sometimes just a pound or two too much and you always have that 'I just overate' feeling because you're not really comfortable in your own skin, and that's what I am aiming for too, to feel more comfortable.
Yoyoma, only two pounds to go!!!
I weighed in on Friday at 138.5, so a nice surprise after feeling stuck around 140! I might take a peek at the 130s thread if I find it, but I'll come and visit here too since I don't have too much more to go - finger crossed it doesn't take me too long!!
Yoyoma, thank you and wow 2 lbs to goal! Very nice!
And Vix , 3.5 lbs left also very nice!
hoopty, how Is this week going?
Accidentally slipped back into the 140s after starting a stressful job. So here I am working on getting back out!
I ate healthy yesterday so I'm thinking the .4 spike is a glitch and I'm hoping that after continued carrot munching, water guzzling, and vitamin taking I'll see a bit of a drop soon!
146.6 two days in a row now!
Vix, Congratulations!!! Wishing you continued luck on your journey!
UA, congrats on seeing the scale move! Maybe it has something to do with the nights out, but I suspect getting back to normal is the way to go.
LDL, stress and work can make dieting so much harder. Good on you for staying accountable and sticking with it.
Sassy, stress can be such a trigger! One reason I find my eating window helpful is that even low levels of stress cause me to seek food.
I've been dealing with some extra stress myself the last few days with little time to exercise and I ended up having to eat out. As a result, I'm back up to 141.4. Not too bad, but I'm always uncomfortable when I'm even a fraction of a pound over my ticker.
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