In a letter sent to the committee in October, auditor-general Kimi Makwetu detailed instances of intimidation that auditors faced in municipalities of Emfuleni' Tshwane' Madibeng and Moretele. He said some staff members have had to face a hostage situation' threats from municipal officials and have even been shot at. Some municipal officials attempted to bribe AG staff to alter adverse audit findings.
Makwetu said the instances of intimidation deserve national attention' even though the office of the AG will still work with the local and provincial governments in question. "In a number of municipalities, people are getting uncomfortable with the rigour with which audits are being conducted," Makwetu said on Friday as he briefed the standing committee on the threats.
National police commissioner Lieutenant-General Khehla Sitole told MPs that a security plan is being developed with the AG's office. He noted that the environment in which auditor's operate is high risk and requires tighter security. MPs said that there is need for a proactive security action plan, particularly considering that municipal audits are being finalised.
Only 33 of the country's 257 municipalities received a clean audit in 2016-2017, compared with 48 the year before. Repeated advice and warnings to accounting officers over the past five years have been ignored. Not only are municipalities failing to take action on the AG's findings, but the environment in which auditing teams have to work has become steadily more hostile, with increased threats to staff, Makwetu said.
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Hollywood is notoriously, overwhelmingly white. A few months ago, we saw just how poorly diversity has fared at the Oscars, and more recently, we heard how people reacted to Michael B. Jordan landing a traditionally caucasian role. Beyond getting snubbed for Oscars and superhero consideration, however, people of color must also apparently contend with being shut out of some productions altogether. A new Tumblr is devoted to finding movies with the least amount of screen time given for non-white actors–and the movies it singles out are both surprising and not.
Wes Anderson's films famously have a lot of pale appeal, but one would think by the time he got to 2012's Moonrise Kingdom, the filmmaker would've made it a point to be more inclusive than the literally four seconds worth of dialogue allotted to actor Andreas Sheikh. (In Anderson's defense, Moonrise takes place in 1965 New England, but still.) By now, we've all heard of the Bechdel Test, which reveals filmmakers dropping the ball on giving women three-dimensional characters, but the filmmakers featured on Every Single Word seem to have failed some deeper, more basic test, and it's galling to watch.
Created by actor and sometime editor Dylan Marron, who voices Carlos on the hit podcast Welcome to Night Vale, the Tumblr offers up drastically reduced videos of certain films, leaving in only the words spoken by people of color. Spike Jonze's Her clocks in at a piddling 40 seconds, and without the temporal/geographical excuse Anderson has. (Her is set in the Los Angeles of the future.) While Marron has edited only a handful of videos so far, one gets the sinking feeling Hollywood has left him enough raw material to keep more in the hopper for years to come.


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Film Faculty Screens First Film Festival
9/06/2022 Peter Durantine
The inaugural Gleaners Film Festival at Franklin & Marshall College Sept. 22-24 will feature director John Waters and "Pink Flamingos," his 1972 "exercise in poor taste" (trailer in this link), which, at the time of its release, was initially banned in Australia and Switzerland.
F&M Associate Professor of Film Jeremy Moss and Sonia Misra, a former F&M film professor now at Connecticut College, are the festival's co-directors and programmers.
"It has become an F&M initiative, and it's our own curatorial project," said Moss, the College's film & media program director and the chair of the Department of Art, Art History & Film.
Filmmaker John Waters will give a semi-comedic performance at F&M's Ann & Richard Barshinger Center for Musical Arts in "False Negative: An Evening with John Waters."
The festival includes screening a three-chapter film produced in the newly developed New Gleaners workshop that involved three F&M seniors working with three McCaskey High School students.
These portrait documentaries include features on one of the founders of the Common Wheel, a bicycle shop in Lancaster; a local middle school teacher and professional wrestler; and the founder of The Mix, a nonprofit youth enrichment program.
The seniors – Simon Taylor, a film and media studies major from New Holland, Pa.; Lauren Proffitt, an art studio major from Lancaster; Idris Mansaray, an English and film major from Laurel, Md. – also had various duties planning and running the festival.
Taylor will operate all of the screening projectors, while Mansaray and Proffitt will work in hospitality. They have been doing publicity, putting up posters around town, and contacting festival sponsors.
"Since this is the first year they're doing it, we're like the foundation," Taylor said. "We're learning that information now so hopefully in future years, they don't really have to think about it."
The students say the collaborative experience filled some of the experience gap COVID caused.
"I felt that by working on this, I'm getting back lost time and some sense that I'm getting an experience I wasn't able to get before and I won't necessarily get in the same way when I graduate," Mansaray said.
The Center for Sustained Engagement with Lancaster provided a grant to help with staging the festival. Moss anticipates the event to become annual, attracting filmmakers of Waters' stature, as well as prominent and emerging national and international artists.
A Criterion Collection-restored, high-definition version of "Pink Flamingos," filmed in and around Waters' hometown of Baltimore, will screen at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Colleen Ross Weis '85 and Martin Laiks Cinema, located in the Susan and Benjamin Winter '67 Visual Arts Center.
This is the 50th anniversary of the film, which the Library of Congress added to the National Film Registry last year for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
Art installations and a reception will follow the film.
"We're going to have some video and sculpture installations happening in the Winter Visual Arts Center galleries," Misra said. "Some of the artists have been featured in New York City's MoMA [The Museum of Modern Art]."
Friday, Sept. 23, features films and contemporary shorts at the Weis and Laiks Cinema and Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse in downtown Lancaster. Screenings are free, but tickets are required.
That evening at 7:30 in F&M's Ann & Richard Barshinger Center for Musical Arts is "False Negative: An Evening with John Waters." The semi-comedic performance features the filmmaker talking about his career, his early negative artistic influences and his fascination with true crime.
Tickets for this event went on sale Aug. 12. The prices are $30 for standard seats and $60 for VIP tickets.
Starting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, the Local Shorts Program in the Weis and Laiks Cinema will feature the student documentaries and highlight two Lancaster artists: James Hollenbaugh, a contemporary filmmaker screening "The Sticklet Weaver," and Madeline Anderson, a McCaskey High School and Millersville University graduate whose acclaimed 1970 short, "I Am Somebody," was preserved by the Library of Congress.
"Madeline Anderson is the first Black woman to ever produce a documentary that aired on television," Moss said. "'I Am Somebody' is an incredible film."
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"I felt like working on this I'm getting back lost time and some sense that I'm getting an experience I wasn't able to get before and I won't necessarily get in the same way when I graduate."
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"Madeline Anderson is the first Black woman to ever produce a documentary that aired on television.'I Am Somebody' is an incredible film."
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In August 2014, a research residency was undertaken by members of The Follies of Youth and writer and critic, Lara Eggleton at The Good Hatchery in Co. Offaly, Ireland. We worked together with artist Ruth Lyons and members of The Good Hatchery to research and build a lime kiln.
The Good Hatchery was established in 2007, its outlook concerned with understanding what resource can be. The building, a 19th hayloft, was sourced through an advert on Freecycle, and where cost of rent was replaced with the promise to restore and use the building, which is an ongoing promise. Deciding it is not vital for an artist to be based in the city – due to the amount of communication and opportunities conducted via the internet – allowed for those involved to be able to support themselves in alternative ways and presented more diverse and unique contexts for making work.
Ruth's initial response to Byram was to the underlying geology of the landscape, inspired initially by the story of the sinkhole, retold to us by local historian David Pickersgill during a visit in March 2014. Pilot Light Exchange focused on transforming limestone from the landscape into quicklime through building a lime kiln.
Ruth's wider work comments on the production of power and energy, and the ways in which humanity exerts an immense influence on the landscape. Byram is surrounded by power stations and wind farms, and The Good Hatchery is also in a compromised landscape ; a bogland, which due to newly introduced regulations on harvesting the actual land, is now dotted with wind turbines to maximise potential energy production in the coming years.
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Biologically inspired non-heme iron-catalysts for asymmetric epoxidation; Design principles and perspectives
Iron coordination complexes with nitrogen and oxygen donor ligands have long since been known to react with peroxides producing powerful oxidizing species. These compounds can be regarded as simple structural and functional models of the active sites of non-heme iron dependent oxygenases. Research efforts during the last decade have uncovered basic principles and structural coordination chemistry motifs that permit us to control the chemistry that evolves when these iron complexes react with peroxides, in order to provide powerful metal-based, but at the same time selective, oxidising agents. Oxidation methodologies with synthetic value are currently emerging from this approach. The current review focuses on asymmetric epoxidation, a reaction which has large value in synthesis, and where iron/H2O2 based methodologies may represent not only a sustainable choice, but may also expand the scope of state-of-the-art oxidation methods. Basic principles that underlay catalyst design as well as H2O2 activation are discussed, whilst limitations and future perspectives are also reviewed
We acknowledge help from Dr Christopher Whiteoak in proofreading the manuscript and providing valuable suggestions. We acknowledge financial support from the European Research Council (ERC-2009-StG-239910), MINECO of Spain (CTQ2012-37420-C02-01/BQU, CSD2010-00065), and Generalitat de Catalunya (2014 SGR 862). X.R. and M.C. thank ICREA-Academia awards
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Ribas Salamaña, Xavi
Costas Salgueiro, Miquel
Abstract: Iron coordination complexes with nitrogen and oxygen donor ligands have long since been known to react with peroxides producing powerful oxidizing species. These compounds can be regarded as simple structural and functional models of the active sites of non-heme iron dependent oxygenases. Research efforts during the last decade have uncovered basic principles and structural coordination chemistry motifs that permit us to control the chemistry that evolves when these iron complexes react with peroxides, in order to provide powerful metal-based, but at the same time selective, oxidising agents. Oxidation methodologies with synthetic value are currently emerging from this approach. The current review focuses on asymmetric epoxidation, a reaction which has large value in synthesis, and where iron/H2O2 based methodologies may represent not only a sustainable choice, but may also expand the scope of state-of-the-art oxidation methods. Basic principles that underlay catalyst design as well as H2O2 activation are discussed, whilst limitations and future perspectives are also reviewed
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Title: Biologically inspired non-heme iron-catalysts for asymmetric epoxidation; Design principles and perspectives
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Kösfeld ist ein Gemeindeteil der oberfränkischen Gemeinde Meeder im Landkreis Coburg.

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Kösfeld liegt etwa sechs Kilometer nordwestlich von Coburg. Nördlich befindet sich der Sulzbach mit einer Pegelmessstation. Der Raum zwischen Wiesenfeld bei Coburg und Kösfeld wird bei Hochwässern überflutet und wirkt als natürlicher Retentionsraum. Westlich liegt die Bahnstrecke Coburg–Bad Rodach und die in gleicher Richtung verlaufende Staatsstraße 2205.

Geschichte
Kösfeld wurde 1317 erstmals im Urbarium, einer Auflistung von Besitzungen der Henneberger beim Erwerb der Neuen Herrschaft, als "Koesefurte" urkundlich erwähnt.

Anfang des 14. Jahrhunderts lag Kösfeld im Herrschaftsbereich der Henneberger. 1353 kam der Ort mit dem Coburger Land im Erbgang zu den Wettinern und war somit ab 1485 Teil des Kurfürstentums Sachsen, aus dem später das Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg hervorging.
In einer Volksbefragung am 30. November 1919 stimmte kein Kösfelder Bürger für den Beitritt des Freistaates Coburg zum thüringischen Staat und fünf dagegen. Somit gehörte ab dem 1. Juli 1920 auch Kösfeld zum Freistaat Bayern. 1925 umfasste das 137,83 Hektar große Dorf 48 Einwohner, von denen 46 der evangelischen Kirche angehörten, und 8 Wohngebäude.

Kösfeld gehört seit Jahrhunderten zum evangelisch-lutherischen Kirchensprengel und Schulsprengel vom 1,3 Kilometer entfernten Wiesenfeld. Im Jahr 1962 wurde Kösfeld nach Wiesenfeld eingegliedert wo auch der Schulunterricht stattfand. Am 1. Mai 1978 folgte die zwangsweise Eingemeindung von Wiesenfeld nach Meeder und Kösfeld wurde ein Gemeindeteil von Meeder. 1987 hatte das Dorf 45 Einwohner und 11 Wohnhäuser.

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The effect of kangaroo care on maternal attachment in preterm infants
FY Kurt, S Kucukoglu, AA Ozdemir, Z Ozcan
January 2020, 23(1):26-32
DOI:10.4103/njcp.njcp_143_18 PMID:31929203
Aim: The study was conducted to determine the effect of kangaroo care on maternal attachment in preterm infants in Turkish mothers. Subjects and Methods: The study was conducted a quasi-experimental research design between October 2015 and February 2016 in the neonatal intensive care units (NICU) of two state hospitals located in the east and west of Turkey. The study population consisted of preterm infants hospitalized in the NICU at the time of the research and met the study-group selection criteria. The study population was divided into two groups as an experimental and control group. Kangaroo care (n = 30) was provided to the infants in the experimental group by their mothers. No intervention was applied to the infants in the control group (n = 30) other than the routine practice. Data were collected by the researcher using the 'Introductory Information Form' and the 'Maternal Attachment Inventory'. Data analysis was performed with SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) 18 software package. The data were analyzed using percentile distributions, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and Chi-square test. Official permissions and ethical approval were obtained to conduct the study. Results: It was determined that the experimental and control group included in the study were similar in terms of the characteristics of the baby and the mother (P> 0.05). In the study, the mean maternal attachment scale score (MAS) of the group in which the kangaroo care was provided was higher than the control group with a statistically significant difference between the groups (P < 0.05). Conclusion: As a result of the study, it was concluded that kangaroo care positively affects maternal attachment and it is suggested that further studies should be conducted to evaluate the effect of kangaroo care on mother-infant attachment in Turkey.
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Comparison of the cyclic fatigue resistance of hyflex EDM, vortex blue, protaper gold, and onecurve nickel–Titanium instruments
AD Uygun, M Unal, S Falakaloglu, Y Guven
Objective: This in vitro study aimed to compare the cyclic fatigue resistance of HyFlex EDM (HEDM), Vortex Blue (VB), ProTaper Gold (PG), and OneCurve (OC) nickel–titanium (NiTi) instruments. Materials and Methods: About 12 HEDM (25/.~), 12 VB (25/.06), 12 PG (25/.08), and 12°C (25/.06) instruments were included in this study. All the instruments were tested with a 60° angle of curvature and a 3-mm radius of curvature. All the instruments were utilized until fracture occurred, and then the number of cycles to failure (NCF) was calculated. The data were analyzed statistically using Kruskal–Wallis H and Mann–Whitney U-tests. The statistical significance level was set at P < 0.05. Results: HEDM instruments had the highest cyclic fatigue resistance among all the other instruments (P < 0.05). The OC instruments had a significantly higher fatigue resistance than the PG and VB instruments (P < 0.05); however, there was no significant difference between PG and VB instruments in the NCF (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Within the limitations of this in vitro study, it was found that the cyclic fatigue resistance was higher for the HEDM instruments than for the VB, PG, and OC instruments.
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Apical extrusion of debris after canal shaping with three single-file systems
MM Elashiry, SE Saber, SH Elashry
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the quantity of apically extruded debris after canal shaping with three single-file systems. Materials and Methods: Sixty mesiobuccal canals of mandibular molars were divided into three experimental groups according to the used file systems—WaveOne Gold, RECIPROC Blue, and HyFlex EDM One file. Debris extruded during canal shaping were collected in preweighed vials. Each canal was irrigated with 5 mL of distilled water via a 30 G side-vented needle. The amount of the debris extruded from each canal was calculated by subtracting the preinstrumentation from postinstrumentation measurement. The preparation times were recorded. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and posthoc Tukey tests with α = 0.05. Results: WaveOne Gold extruded the least amount of debris. Results between WaveOne Gold and HyFlex EDM were significantly different. No significant differences in canal shaping time were detected among the three groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion: WaveOne Gold showed the best results regarding apical debris extrusion. Difference between WaveOne Gold and HyFlex EDM suggests that file design and motion kinematics affect the quantity of debris extrusion.
Marginal adaptation and fracture resistance of feldspathic and polymer-infiltrated ceramic network CAD/CAM endocrowns for maxillary premolars
G Saglam, S Cengiz, O Karacaer
January 2020, 23(1):1-6
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the marginal adaptation and fracture resistance of feldspathic and Polymer-Infiltrated Ceramic Network (PICN) CAD/CAM endocrowns for maxillary premolars. Materials and Methods: Twenty extracted human permanent maxillary premolars were randomly divided into two groups (n = 10); Group CEREC (GC), which was produced by feldspathic ceramic and the Group Enamic (GE), which was produced by PICN. All teeth were endodontically treated and decoronated horizontally at 2 mm above the cemento-enamel junction. Endocrown preparations were done with 4 mm depth into the pulp chamber. Endocrowns were manufactured using CAD/CAM from ceramic blocks. Following adhesive cementation, all specimens were subjected to thermocycling. Marginal adaptation evaluated under SEM at 200 × magnification. Each specimen was fixed in a universal testing machine and a compressive load was applied at 45° to long axis of the teeth until failure. Failure load was recorded and failure modes were evaluated. Statistical analyses were performed with SPSS 19.0 software and data were compared using Mann-Whitney U test. Results: There were no significant differences in the marginal adaptation between two groups (P > 0.05). GE presented significantly higher fracture resistance when compared to GC (P < 0.05). Failure pattern was similar and characterized by the tooth-ceramic fracture on the force-applied side. Conclusions: CAD/CAM fabricated feldspathic ceramic and PICN endocrowns provide sufficient marginal adaptation, but the PICN endocrowns shows higher fracture resistance than the feldspathic ceramic endocrowns.
Clinical measurement of angular profile of the knee and correlation with intermalleolar distance in children in Enugu metropolis
HC Ekwedigwe, UN Enweani, KA Madu, CU Nwadinigwe, IC Okwesili, RT Ekwunife
January 2020, 23(1):7-11
Background: Angular deformities of the lower limbs are commonly encountered deformities in pediatric orthopedic clinics. The values of the tibiofemoral angle undergoes changes as the child grows and these changes are self-limiting. The aim of the study is to establish the normal variation of knee angles of children between 2 and 12 years of age in Enugu metropolis and to establish any correlation between the knee angles and the intermalleolar distances (IMDs). Subjects and Methods: This study was done on 630 school children in Enugu metropolis between the age groups of 2 and 12 years. Multistage sampling was used in the study. The tibiofemoral angles and intermalleolar/intercondylar distances were measured. Results: The maximum tibiofemoral angle from this study was 7.6° ± 2.4° and the age corresponding to this value was 4 years. Only 23 subjects (3.5%) had varus knee angle. The values of the mean tibiofemoral angle and IMDs plateaued from 8 to 12 years. There was a significant positive correlation between average knee angle and IMD (r = 0.785, P < 0.001). Conclusion: The physiological changes in the knee angle (tibiofemoral) follow a similar pattern as established in the literature and there was positive correlation between IMD and the tibiofemoral angle.
Effect of transparent film on the duration of pressure ulcer formation for noninvasive ventilation patients: A randomized controlled trial
G Ozbudak, OU Yesilbalkan
Background: Due to the prolonged use of face mask in noninvasive ventilation, pressure ulcer is a common complication. Pressure ulcer can occur within a few hours at the site where the mask contacts in 2-70% of cases. Aims: The aim of this study is to conduct a randomized controlled trial to investigate the effects of transparent film use on the duration of pressure ulcer formation in the nasal region in patients undergoing noninvasive ventilation. Methods: This study was a randomized controlled trial. 46 patients who met the sample selection criteria and agreed to participate in the study were included in the study at a university hospital in İzmir, Turkey. Of them, 25 were assigned to the intervention group and 21 to the control group. Data were collected using the Socio-demographic and Disease-related Characteristics Questionnaire, The Noninvasive Ventilation Parameters Monitoring Form, and The Pressure Ulcer Classification Form at 4-hour intervals. Results: The duration of pressure ulcer formation in intervention group was longer than that in control group, and the difference between them was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion: In this study, the use of nasal protective film (transparent film) prolonged the duration of pressure ulcer formation on the nasal bridge in patients who underwent noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
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Prevalence of psychological workplace violence among employees of a public tertiary health facility in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria
AT Chinawa, AC Ndu, SU Arinze-Onyia, IJ Ogugua, TJ Okwor, WC Kassy, N Agwu-Umahi, EN Aguwa, TA Okeke
January 2020, 23(1):103-109
Background: Psychological violence is the most common form of workplace violence (WPV) that can affect job performance and health of the workers. Aims: This study sought to determine the prevalence of psychological WPV among employees working in a tertiary health institution in a South-eastern state of Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study done in 2018 among healthcare workers at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu State using a pretested self-administered questionnaire adapted from Workplace Violence in the Health Sector Country Case Study Questionnaire. Proportionate sampling method was used to select 412 respondents. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 23 using Chi-square test of significance and P value set at 0.05. Results: Prevalence of psychological violence among the participants was 49.7%. Verbal abuse was the most form of psychological violence experienced 168 (40.8%) followed by bullying 29 (7.0%) while sexual abuse was reported by 8 (1.9%). Majority 114 (55.6%) of the perpetrators of the psychological violence were patient's relative, whereas 48 (23.4%) were staff members. In response to the violence, 58 (28.6%) of the healthcare workers took no action, while only 2 (1%) completed incident/accident form. Bullying was statistically significantly higher in healthcare workers who have spent less than 10 years (χ2 = 3.978 P = 0.046). There was a significant association between verbal abuse and frequent interaction with patients (χ2 = 4.757, P = 0.029). Conclusion: This study has shown that the prevalence of psychological WPV was high among healthcare workers in University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu State. Therefore, there is need for the hospital management to develop policy interventions specific to psychological WPV.
Investigation of the barriers about insulin therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes
P Soylar, BU Kadioglu, K Kilic
January 2020, 23(1):98-102
Aims: This study aimed to explore barriers regarding insulin initiation in patients with Type 2 diabetes and investigate the relationship of some demographic characters of patients. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 142 patients with Type 2 diabetes whose doctors had recommended insulin therapy and who had been unwilling to comply. The participants were patients at an endocrine outpatient clinic in Kovancilar State Hospital in the rural area in Elazig, from November 2016 to May 2017. Results: Half of the patients were illiterate, 60.6% of the participants were female, and the mean age was 57.33 ± 10.56. The most commonly reported barrier was injection-related anxiety (63.4%). In total, 58.5% of the patients refused insulin therapy because they felt it indicated that their disease had worsened and that they had failed at diabetes management. Female patients were 6.9 times more likely to think injection-related anxiety that affecting their decision about insulin therapy than male patients. Elderly patients were 8.2 times more likely to think of their disease worsened than younger patient. Conclusions: Patients' beliefs related to insulin therapy were very much influenced by their gender, educational status, and age. Giving patient-centered education is a cost-effective way to decrease negative health behaviors.
Fluoride content of commercial drinking water and carbonated soft drinks available in Southeastern Nigeria: dental and public health implications
FE Ani, EA Akaji, NP Uguru, EM Ndiokwelu
Objective and Aim: The importance of fluoride in preventing dental diseases cannot be overemphasized. The aim of this study was to determine the fluoride content of commercial bottled water, sachet water and carbonated soft drinks available in Southeastern-Nigeria at the same time, eliciting their dental and public health implications. Method: Determination of fluoride level in water and carbonated drinks was carried out using Colorimetric-SPADNS (Trisodium 2-(4-sulfophenylazo)-1, 8-dihydroxynaphthalene-3, 6-disulfonate) method. This is a simple and rapid technique with high accuracy. 10 brands of bottled water, 10 brands of carbonated soft drinks and 20 brands of sachet water were studied. The experiment for each brand was carried out in duplicates and mean fluoride concentrations generated. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 17. Results: Fluoride contents in mg/L of bottled water brands ranged from 0.0173 ± 0.0019 mg/L to 0.1607 ± 0.0630 mg/L [mean: 0.0442 ± 0.0184 mg/L] and that of sachet water brands was from 0.0131 ± 0.0019 mg/L to 0.1754 ± 0.1344 mg/L. Mean fluoride content of carbonated soft drinks was 0.0228 ± 0.0064 mg/L with one of the brands having as low as 0.0066 ± 0.0028 mg/L fluoride. Conclusion: None of the drinks investigated contained level of fluoride up to standard admissible values suggesting sub-optimal intake. As the suitability of advice on fluoride use in preventing dental abnormalities depends on the individual's total fluoride intake from drinks and other sources, a further study is warranted to relate this total with the baseline decayed missing and filled teeth of the population.
Comparison of delivery characteristics and early obstetric outcomes between Turkish women and Syrian refugee pregnancies
H Kiyak, S Gezer, C Ozdemir, S Gunkaya, T Karacan, A Gedikbasi
DOI:10.4103/njcp.njcp_10_18 PMID:31929201
Background: Until September 1, 2016, Turkey hosted around 2.7 million Syrian refugees. However, data investigating the pregnancy health concerning the refugees are still limited. Aim: In the present study, we aimed to compare the delivery characteristics and short-term obstetric outcomes in Turkish women and Syrian refugees. Subjects and Methods: The study included 1556 singleton pregnancies which comprised 940 Turkish women and 616 Syrian women between January 2016 and January 2017. The groups were compared for demographic data, obstetric features, and pregnancy outcomes. Results: There were significant differences between Turkish women and the refugees in terms of preterm (18.94% vs. 11.00%, P = 0.003) and post-term delivery rates (11.49% vs. 2.91%, P < 0.001), caesarian delivery rates (33.4% vs. 23.95%, P = 0.002), newborn weights <1000 g (2.55% vs. 0.97%, P = 0.006) and >4000 g (5.32% vs. 3.24%, P = 0.006), pre-eclampsia (5.32% vs. 1.62%, P = 0.009), HELLP (1.28% vs. 0.00%, P = 0.046), and placental anomalies (1.91% vs. 0.00%, P = 0.014), respectively. Being a Turkish resident (P = 0.015) was an important risk factor for the development of unfavorable pregnancy outcomes. Moreover, maternal education of at least 12 years (P = 0.028) and receiving a regular antenatal visit at a tertiary center (P = 0.031) were preventative for the development of unfavorable pregnancy outcomes. Adverse pregnancy outcomes were less prevalent in Syrian refugees compared to that in the Turkish residents which was likely due to the contribution of maternal education and regular antenatal visits which were higher in Syrian refugees. Conclusions: We suggest that providing adequate education particularly for women in undeveloped countries and facilitating access to the tertiary hospitals have the potential to reduce unfavorable pregnancy outcomes in immigrant women.
Prevalence, risk factors, and outcome of hospitalization of neonatal hyperglycemia at a Nigerian health facility
EO Adeniji, BP Kuti, Jerome B E Elusiyan
Background: Neonatal hyperglycemia (NNH) like hypoglycemia is a dangerous metabolic disorder often associated with adverse consequences, if undetected and untreated. This study was set out to determine the prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes of babies with the point of admission hyperglycaemia at the Wesley Guild Hospital (WGH), Ilesa. Methods: The study was descriptive and cross-sectional, involving 300 consecutively recruited neonates admitted into the special care baby unit (SCBU) of the hospital. All subjects had blood glucose done at the point of admission using Accu-Chek Active® glucometer (Roche Diagnostics GmbH, Germany). Hyperglycemia was defined as blood glucose ≥7.0 mmol/L. Factors associated with NNH were determined using univariate and multivariate analyses. Results: Of the 300 subjects (Male: Female 1.5:1), there were 74 (24.7%) preterms, 35 (11.7%) small-for-gestational age and 85 (28.3%) low-birth-weight babies. Eighteen (6.0%) babies had hyperglycemia. Parental low socioeconomic class, maternal lack of antenatal care (ANC), vaginal delivery, grand multiparity, outborn status, respiratory distress, probable sepsis, and neonatal anemia at presentation were associated with NNH (P < 0.05). Respiratory distress (OR = 3.800, 95% CI = 1.122-12.873, P = 0.032), and probable sepsis (OR = 4.090, 95% CI = 1.206-13.872, P = 0.024) were independent predictors of hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia was significantly associated with mortality. (38.9% vs. 11.0%; P = 0.001). Conclusion: Neonatal hyperglycemia was detected in 6.0% of neonatal admission at the WGH, Ilesa and it was associated with increased mortality. Hyperglycemia should be suspected and promptly managed at the point of admission of ill newborns particularly those with respiratory distress and signs of sepsis.
Hypereosinophilia (HE) in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with normal karyotype: A report of two cases
X Zhang, B Wang, R Zhang, X Chai, H Chao
We present two rare cases of hypereosinophilia (HE) in acute myeloid leukemia with normal karyotype (NK-AML) at diagnosis. The first case is a 29-year-old female who presented with HE. On evaluation, she was found to have NK-AML. She failed to achieve complete remission (CR) after the first induction therapy with standard idarubicin and cytarabine (IA). She achieved CR after two cycles of reinduction chemotherapy with cytarabine, aclarubicin, and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) (CAG) but had early relapsed. Reinduction chemotherapy with fludarabine, Ara-C, and G-CSF (FLAG) led to her second remission, followed by unrelated umbilical cord hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Unfortunately, she died of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. The second case is a 23-year-old male who was diagnosed as NK-AML with HE. IA regimen was successively used in two cycles treatment achieving CR. He underwent haploidentical HSCT but had a relapse after 17 months of sustained remission and died 4 months later. The presence of HE may be a poor prognostic feature in NK-AML.
Sevoflurane induced diffuse alveolar haemorrhage in a young patient after orthopedic surgery: A case report
O Cengiz, A Kivrak, M Yegen, M Demir
We present a very rare case of Sevoflurane Induced Diffuse Alveolar Haemorrhage in a young male patient with a closed tibial fracture after direct trauma to the right cruris. The patient was operated for tibial fracture, but diffuse alveolar haemorrhage developed after sevoflurane inhalation in the postoperative period following general anesthesia. Diffuse alveolar haemorrhage (DAH) is associated with inhalation injury from halogenated gases and reported as a unique entity in the literature that practicing clinicians should be aware of and consider in post-operative cases of acute respiratory distress. As DAH usually presents with symptoms the presence of hemoptysis, anemia, dyspnoea and radiological alveolar infiltrates, rapid detection of the aetiology and initiation of cause-directed treatment are of great importance on survival.
Retrospective analysis of traumatic dental injuries in the western black sea region of Turkey
M Gokcek, S Durmuslar, F Kokturk
Background: The incidence of traumatic dental injuries is affected by social, environmental, and socioeconomic variables. For this reason, epidemiological studies are an important tool for increasing social consciousness and guiding the necessary precautions about trauma. Objectives: The study aims to analyze the epidemiological and clinical data of traumatic dental injuries in patients attending Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Bulent Ecevit University, from around Zonguldak, over a period of 3 years (between January 2014 and January 2017). Materials and Methods: Data obtained from trauma charts were analyzed for age, sex, the time elapsed between injury and referral to the clinic, cause of trauma, number, and type of the teeth, type of the trauma, treatment, and seasonal distribution. Results: In all, 188 patients, including 120 boys and 68 girls with a total of 316 traumatized teeth were evaluated. Most (61.7%) of the patients were 7–12 years old (the remaining 38.3% were 1–6 years old). The main cause of injury in both genders was falling. The most common types of trauma were subluxation in primary teeth and enamel dentin fracture in permanent teeth. In the primary dentition, examination and follow-up were the most applied treatments, whereas in permanent dentition, restorative treatments were the most applied treatments. Conclusion: Early intervention is important for the prognosis of the injured tooth. However, except for severe injuries, the rate of referral to the clinic after trauma was low. Therefore, the level of social awareness and knowledge of trauma should be increased.
PPAR-γ, RXR, VDR, and COX-2 Expressions in gingival tissue samples of healthy individuals, periodontitis and peri-implantitis patients
MM Taskan, F Gevrek
Objective: Periodontitis and peri-implantitis are irreversible destructive diseases of periodontal and peri-implant tissues. This study aimed to determine the receptor expressions of peroxisome proliferative-activated receptor (PPAR)-γ, retinoid X receptor (RXR)-α, vitamin D receptor (VDR), and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 in diseased tissues around teeth and dental implants. Subjects and Methods: The study consisted of three groups: group 1, healthy group (C, n = 15); group 2, periodontitis patients with stage 3 grade B (P, n = 15); and group 3, peri-implantitis patients (PI, n = 15). Periodontal clinical parameters such as the plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), and probing pocket depths (PPD) were recorded. Gingival and peri-implant mucosal biopsies were obtained from all participants and biopsy samples underwent histological tissue processing. Hematoxylin–eosin (H & E) and immunohistochemistry staining were performed. Total inflammatory cell counts and fibroblast cell density were evaluated on H and E-stained slides, while PPAR-γ, RXR-α, VDR, and COX-2 were evaluated through immunohistochemistry. Results: The age of participants were similar, while PI, GI, and PPD values were higher in periodontitis and peri-implantitis groups compared with healthy group. Inflammatory cell infiltration was higher in periodontitis and peri-implantitis compared with healthy group, while fibroblast cell density exhibited a reverse pattern. PPAR-γ and also COX-2 expressions were lower in the healthy group and higher in periodontitis and peri-implantitis groups. RXR-α and VDR were higher in the healthy group and lower in the periodontitis and peri-implantitis groups. Conclusion: The results revealed that RXR-α and VDR levels were higher, while PPAR-γ and COX-2 levels were lower in the healthy group and periodontitis and peri-implantitis groups resulting in similar expressions in the tested parameters.
Effect of laser application on microtensile bond strength of an orthodontic adhesive to water-aged composite
FM Korkmaz, MB Ozel, T Tuzuner, O Baygin
Aim: This study evaluated the microtensile bond strength (MTBS) of an orthodontic adhesive to water-aged composite surfaces using different surface treatments. Subjects and Methods: Twelve composite blocks (10 mm × 10 mm × 5 mm) were fabricated and randomly divided into two groups. Half of the specimens were stored in distilled water for 1 day, and the other specimens were stored for 30 days. The specimens were randomly assigned to six groups according to surface treatments (n = 15): Group 1, control (no treatment); Group 2, phosphoric acid; Group 3, diamond bur; Group 4, diamond bur + phosphoric acid; Group 5, laser; and Group 6, laser + phosphoric acid. One coat of orthodontic adhesive was bonded to one surface of composite blocks, and a microhybrid composite resin was bonded to the surfaces via a Teflon mold. Bond strength was evaluated using an MTBS test. Surface topography was evaluated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. The data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance, Tamhane post-hoc test, and independent sample t-tests (P < 0.05). Results: Bond strength values tended to decrease in all groups (with the exception of Group 2) after storage in water for 30 days (P < 0.05). Laser and diamond bur application (with or without phosphoric acid) enhanced the bond strength. Conclusions: An Er,Cr:YSGG laser application may be a feasible alternative to diamond bur for enhancing the bond strength of orthodontic adhesive to composite resin.
Evaluation of laboratory investigative methods of diagnosing clonal hematological disorders in a resource-poor setting
HC Okoye, CC Efobi, K Korubo
Background: The successful treatment of patients with clonal hematological disorders (CHDs) depends largely on making an accurate diagnosis, which is, in turn, is dependent on performing specific diagnostic tests that are necessary. Objectives: This study assessed the laboratory investigative methods of diagnosing CHDs with regard to the specific required tests (SRTs) that were needed to make a final diagnosis in a center with limited resources. Methods: This is a descriptive hospital-based retrospective study. For the study, data about laboratory investigation details of adults diagnosed with CHDs from 1995 to 2015 were retrieved. The SRTs were determined and data analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results: A total of 129 case notes of adults in the age range of 18–80 years, diagnosed with CHDs, were used. Out of the 671 SRTs needed for diagnosis, only 304 (45.3%) were conducted. When an SRT was requested to be done within the treatment facility, the patients were significantly more likely to do it in comparison with when they were requested to get it done from an external referral laboratory. All the patients with aplastic anemia (AA) and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) had all (100%) their SRTs done while patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) had the least (15.3%) of their SRTs done. Full blood count (FBC) was the most frequently used (n = 129; 100%) SRT for diagnosis while immunophenotyping (IMPT) was the least (n = 4; 8.3%) used SRT. Conclusion: Most of our patients had CHD diagnosis without the complete SRT, and this may cast doubt on the accuracy of diagnosis. Therefore, there is a crucial need for availability of more comprehensive laboratory services, especially in government-owned hospitals.
Pattern of malocclusion and caries experience in unrepaired cleft lip and palate patients in Enugu
LO Okoye, II Onah, OC Ekwueme, KA Agu
Background: Clefts are common birth defects, usually accompanied by various malformations that include malocclusions, and may be associated with tooth decay. The aim of this study was to assess the malocclusion and caries status of the patients with unrepaired clefts who presented at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Enugu. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted among patients with unrepaired cleft lip and/or palate that presented at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu between January 2009 and December 2011. Detailed records of 140 patients with cleft deformities who presented to the hospital within the study period were analyzed for the cleft pattern, whereas those patients above 6 years of age (52 patients) were analyzed for malocclusion using the Angle's classification of malocclusion. Assessment for dental caries according to WHO guidelines was made for all the patients. Result: There were 74 males and 66 females. Cleft lip with or without alveolus involvement had equal prevalence (47.1%) (66 patients) with combined cleft lip and palate; eight patients had isolated cleft palate (4.71%). Angle's class 1 malocclusion was statistically significantly higher than other classes (P = 0.000). Class I malocclusion was seen in 38 patients (73.1%), whereas class 111 was seen in 8 patients (15.4%) and class 11 in 6 patients (11.5%). Eight patients (100%) who developed class 111 malocclusion all had a hard palatal defect. Proclining of maxillary anterior teeth (increased overjet) was the most common orthodontic anomalies, reported in 25 patients (48.1%) (P = 0.002). Caries prevalence of 12.9% was observed in this study. Caries experience was statistically significantly higher in deciduous than permanent teeth (P = 0.002). Conclusion: The high prevalence of malocclusion in these cleft patients emphasizes the need for an interdisciplinary team approach and early inclusion of dental care especially oral hygiene to prevent tooth decays.
Rapid healing of a persistent corneal epithelial defect (PCED) with autologous serum treatment
N Akagun, PA Ozer, S Gazyagci
Autologous serum drop (ASD) is a safe and efficient treatment option for most of the ocular surface diseases. We report a case of a persistent corneal epithelial defect in a patient treated by ASD. A 28 year old male patient presented to our clinic with eye pain and blurry vision in his left eye. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 20/20 in the right eye and 20/200 in the left eye. Slit lamp examination revealed a central corneal epithelial defect on the left eye and the right eye was normal. Corneal epithelial defect appeared after left upper eyelid chalazion surgery and persisted for 2 months without any response to treatment with eye patching, bandage contact lenses, and artificial eyedrops. We started the treatment with ASD six times daily and preservative-free netilmicin eyedrops four times daily to prevent infection. The drops were used simultaneously with eyepatching for the first two days. The eye was left unpatched after the second day. The corneal epithelial defect resolved after 48 hours. We did not detect a new epithelial defect in the follow up visits. ASD is a quick, safe, and effective treatment option in persistent epithelial defect cases.
Effect of surface flattening and phototherapy on shear bond strength immediately after bleaching with different modes of universal adhesive
D Surmelioglu, ZM Ozdemir, S Atilan, NE Yeniceri
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare to effect of phototherapy and surface flattening after immediately bleaching on the shear bond strength to bleached enamel. Methods: Ninety-six human upper incisors were divided into 4 groups (n = 24). Group NB: no bleached, group P: phototherapy with YSGG laser, group F: 0.5 mm surface flattening, group PF: 0.5 mm surface flattening and phototherapy with Er;Cr:YSGG laser. Then, each group was assigned to 2 subgroups according to adhesive mode (n = 12) as; subgroup S (self-etching mode), subgroup T (total-etching mode) which are universal adhesives. All surface conditionings and restorations were performed with composite resin materials immediately after bleaching. Shear bond strength test was performed by using universal testing machine. The surfaces were also evaluated with SEM. The data were statistically analyzed with one-way ANOVA post-hoc Tukey tests. Results: The lowest SBS values were achieved in FS (13.72 ± 2.29) while the highest ones in PT (28.01 ± 6.81). However, the differences were not significant (P > 0.05). All surface conditioning methods provided SBS values similar to the control (P > 0.05). All subgroups of self-etching mode were significantly lower than their total-etching counterparts (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The present study showed that surface removal and phototherapy have a potential clinical application for eliminate to undesirable effect of bleaching treatment. Surface conditioning with either flattening and/or phototherapy may provide clinicians to restore bleached teeth at the same visit with bleaching and reduce chair-time.
Evaluating the levels of knowledge and attitudes of emergency medical technicians and paramedics toward traumatic dental injuries
A Aras, MS Dogan
Objectives: The first aid implemented just after the traumatic dental injury (TDI) is of vital importance. This study aims to evaluate the attitudes of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics toward TDI and their levels of knowledge about the issue. Subjects and Methods: A questionnaire, which comprised 14 questions, was applied to 389 EMTs and paramedics all across Turkey. The questionnaires were sent to the participants through e-mails, and the results were obtained by an online system. Results: 336 out of 389 EMTs and paramedics (86.4%) mentioned that they did not have any training about the TDI issue. On the other hand, among the ones who mentioned that they received this training, 50.9% suggested that the training was not sufficient. It was observed that 63.5% of the participants encountered cases of injuries in oral and dental regions, and in 83% of these cases the only treatment applied was bleeding intervention. About 75.6% of them think that an avulsed tooth cannot be reimplanted. Conclusion: In conclusion, it was determined that the EMTs and paramedics did not have sufficient and accurate information about the TDI. Lack of knowledge about TDI prevents rapid and accurate intervention to the cases.
Treatment of large-scale oral plasmacytoma in a patient with multiple myeloma
E Soylu, YN Kaba, T Pergel


I had a hereditary back condition which disappeared once I started doing dead lifts.
Have you ever wondered what could happen if you achieve your ideal fitness goals? I will give you a hint...sometimes it unlocks your potential, other times it makes you as productive as a machine, and other times, you are head hunted to be a fitness model. Welcome back to episode thirteen of Tizi Talks with Cula Budi!
CB: I am 30 years old.
CB: I have been working out for 5 straight years professionally and about 2 years of playing around.
CB: I was introduced to working out by a friend and it later became a lifestyle.
CB: Working out has made a great difference in my life; I am in the best shape of my life..I also had a hereditary back condition which disappeared once I started doing dead lifts. I also find a great deal of solace in the gym when I am stressed.
CB: For me, there is no weekend or weekday when it comes to the gym..Monday is leg-day where I hit 2 good hours on various leg workouts; Tuesday is chest-day and triceps; Wednesday I work on my back and biceps; Thursday is shoulders; Friday I am back to legs and I rest over the weekend. My abs are primarily made in the kitchen; I work on them for more definition if I have a job coming up.
CB: Part of my job as a fitness model is staying in good shape; so its like going to the office. It doesn't interfere with my routine.
CB: Everyday when I wake up in the morning and look at what I have built, I get motivated. I am also working out to stay healthy in the future.
CB: Starting is the hardest part but once you take that step and make it through the first week, you will do just fine. Start with buying those gym shoes because its motivation enough. Remember that gym plays 30% of everything.. You are what you eat so fix your kitchen first before running 2 hours on the treadmill.
Sometimes we struggle to start because we see videos of people working out and become intimidated to start the fitness journey. As Gloria Ndanu said in a previous Tizi Talks, don't be intimidated to try and when you start, don't give up. You are always stronger than you think. Budi is accurate when he says that buying a pair of gym shoes will get you motivated enough to start. Have a look at our article called the "9 Gym Must Haves" to see what you need. Gift yourself with those items and start the new year strong and dedicated!


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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Jordan Eberle scored for the third straight game, Robin Lehner stopped 25 shots and NY stunned Pittsburgh to take a 3-0 lead in its best-of-seven, first-round playoffs series.
Getting Tampa Bay at this low of a price is tempting considering that the Lightning won 30 games on the road in the regular season and now have their backs against the wall heading on the road for game three.
Duchene assisted on both of Columbus' goals during the first period and put the Blue Jackets ahead 3-0 on the power play when the center scored on the rebound at 1:28 of the second after Vasilevskiy had stopped his tip-in try.
The Mandalorian's plot synopsis: "After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe". He actually notes that an very bad lot of Star Wars projects are on the way, but this LEGO tease naturally has us intrigued.
Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno: "The way we're playing is the way you need to play to win hockey games, throughout the group. So, even when we were down 3-0, I don't think we got away as far as how we have to play".
The Jets, who lost the first two games of the series on their home ice, pulled to within 2-1 in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoffs series.
Brock Nelson added his second goal of the playoffs and Leo Komarov scored the first postseason goal of his career for the Islanders, who have pushed the star-laden Penguins to the brink of elimination. The Lightning's three shots in the first period were the fewest allowed in a period by the Blue Jackets in a home playoff game.
Bobrovsky stopped a pair of quality chances late in the last five minutes before Atkinson scored an empty-netter with one minute left to seal the win. Kevin Hayes, Brandon Tanev and Dustin Byfuglien also scored, and Connor Hellebuyck made 25 saves.
In Pittsburgh, Jordan Eberle scored for the third straight game, Robin Lehner stopped 25 shots and NY stunned the Penguins to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarterfinal.
With IPL 2019 already creating a buzz, the biggest announcement about ICC World Cup 2019 Team India squad is out. In case MS Dhoni gets injured, Dinesh Karthik is a much safer option than Rishabh Pant behind the stumps.
Kyrie Irving is averaging 20 points and seven assists while Marcus Morris is averaging 20 points and seven rebounds. After going down 43-33 late in the second quarter, the Celtics outscored the Pacers 51-31 from there.
When asked about a new deal on Monday at the start of offseason workouts, Wentz left the contract discussions to his agent. Wilson's $140 million, four-year extension puts him at the top of the National Football League salary food chain for now.
Cousins, who was playing in just the second playoff game of his career, was scheduled for an MRI exam on Tuesday. Redick would redeem themselves from their game one performances by combining for 36 points in game two.
With or without a healthy Embiid, the Nets were about unstoppable for much of the half with the Sixers clearly not ready to play. Philadelphia missed their final nine shots from the field in the quarter and appeared to be disjointed in its offensive sets.
My dad was here in 1997 and now I'm the dad with two kids there. "I probably lost some years of life during that four days". Joe Asher, CEO of William Hill US, authorized the bet after getting a call from the sportsbook. "He's not a bettor".
Maybe it was when they led 38-18 after a first quarter featuring a smattering of dunks and complete dominance over their opponent. However the fourth-seeded Celtics had too much firepower for the fifth-ranked Pacers on their way to a deserved victory.
The trust of these fans is going to need to be earned via strong reviews and positive word of mouth from influencers. New signs were unveiled on what was the R242 to mark the location where scenes from the most recent film were shot.
Atletico missed its best opportunity to give Barcelona a fight for the title when it lost 2-0 in the last round at Camp Nou. Suarez served a one-game suspension on Saturday when Messi and other starters rested in a 0-0 draw at Huesca .
Trump acquired $365 million to purchase 21 Boeing 727s to offer flights from Washington , D.C., New York City and Boston. American Airlines has been forced to extend flight cancellations due to the grounding of the B737 Max until August 19.


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Motorola Moto Z3 2018 Specs, Camera, Price, And Release Date
June 5, 2018 March 2, 2018 by Akshay Mhatre
Modular smartphones started to be the talk of the town when Motorola was under Google and started to work on Project ARA, which aimed at providing consumers a modular approach towards smartphone as users only need to upgrade the components that they thought to be outdated as per their needs. For instance, only changing the camera module as the users now prefer to shoot in low-light similar the processor, RAM, and other vital components could be changed.
But then Motorola changed owners, and under Lenovo's ownership Motorola continued their take on Modular smartphones, but Project ARA was left with Google for development, but it failed miserably.
In the same timeframe, Motorola went ahead and introduced the world to its Moto Z line-up of devices, replacing the Moto X for being Motorola's Flagship device, which was a modular (semi-modular to be precise), the Moto Z brought Moto-Mods as Hot Swappable accessories, which could be magnetically mounted on the rear of the phone, which gave the Moto Z infinite abilities.
Motorola also promised that the Moto-Mods would be compatible with at least 3 Moto Z generations, and currently after the Moto Z2 Force which was launched in 2017. The Moto Z3 is now in works to be its successor in 2018. In this post, we'll take a look at what the Moto Z3 2018 might bring to the table, by considering all the leaks and rumors that we have until now.
Moto Z3: Same Rear Silhouette, Dimensions, and faceID rival?
What is replacing the Fingerprint scanner on the Moto Z3 2018?
Specs: Processor, RAM, and Storage
Camera: Triple Shooter, Dual-front facing?
Software: Moto's XP AI and Stock Android
Battery: Must be larger than 3000mAh
Pricing and Release Date
Due to Motorola developing the Moto-Mods for its Moto Z 2016, devices and declaring that these Moto-Mods will also work for future generations. Has got the American giant locked down to the same design and dimensions for its Moto Z flagship. However, with recent leaks showcasing the upcoming Moto Z3 as well as the Moto Z3 Play, we think, the rear might be the same with the circular camera module bulging out at the top-center, but a major design Overhaul has been seen on the front.
As you can see in these images above, the front of the device now has that trendy edge-to-edge display and super thin bezels on the top and the bottom. Because now that huge bottom that everyone complained about since the beginning is gone, and so is the fingerprint reader from the front. And as you already know, Moto Z can't have a fingerprint reader on the rear due to Moto-Mods. So, the only place that remains is on the sides, but in the leaked image, one can't spot any buttons what so ever on the Moto Z3 2018.
That doesn't mean it won't have any buttons, there has to be a volume rocker, and also a power button, which according to a new claim that was made a few days ago in a tweet by a well know tipster, who shed some light on the details of the placement of fingerprint scanner on Motorola's 2018 line. However, the Moto Z3 Play was said to have a fingerprint scanner on the side, and we can verify the same with an earlier leaked render of the device.
However, the most exciting piece of the puzzle was that the Moto Z3 was mentioned with any placement of a fingerprint scanner. Instead, the tipster mentioned about a 3D FFC, that is a 3D scanning Front facing camera will play the role of securing your device. This further gives rise to many more questions, for instance.
Is Motorola working on its own version of faceID?
Did Motorola got rid of the fingerprint scanner from the Moto Z3 2018, in favor of face recognition?
Will the face recognition work based only on camera or some more tech is to be involved?
Adding more fuel to the debate of the fingerprint scanner being missed is that, the tipster also said the same thing about the Moto X5 2018 to have a 3D FFC(front facing camera), and we can also see in its renders that even if it does have an ability to have a fingerprint scanner on the rear, the Moto X5 still has the front-facing camera's. Those two ain't be there for just those gimmicky portrait shots, there's more substance behind it, and we can't wait to find about the same.
It was also pointed out many times that that weird looking software button at the bottom of the Moto Z3 and the Moto X5, could mean that it houses a fingerprint sensor under the display, and organizations like Synaptics have already started mass producing the in-display fingerprint reader.
Update: 17/5/18
That weird-looking software button could mean that it might be running on Android P, as the Android P 9.0's newly design navigation key also looks the same, but a little smaller in width. That means the Motorola Moto Z3 2018 will come Android P 9.0 out of the box or that's just Motorola's implementation of a new navigation system for Android Oreo 8.1.
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A new 5G moto-mod has been leaked when a new image of the Moto Z3 Play, however, it doesn't match up with the one that we saw earlier with the flagship moto z3 2018. Nonetheless, new moto-mods will be introduced every quarter by Motorola to grow the Moto-Mods eco-system.
Update 5/6/18 Moto Z3 Render Appears
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The handset we're looking here at is reported to be the flagship Moto Z3 2018 by Motorola and to start with on this, it looks an exact replica of the more affordable Moto Z3 Play. From the side mounted fingerprint scanner, seen on the Z3 Play which is also present here, to the wallpapers and the Power button mounted on the left side of the device everything matches. Which might make one think that this isn't the flagship Z3, right? As the device leaked earlier as the flagship Z3 did look to have a curved display which is unfortunately not present here. However, it still goes edge-to-edge, but in indeed there's one little difference in here if you take a look at the camera module.
The earlier leak of the Z3 Play promised a triple camera setup, however, it's dual here and that's not the only difference here. There's something more above within that Camera module of the flagship Z3, which seems like some kind of laser auto-focusing system which is missing from the Camera module of the Moto Z3 Play.
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Another major hint was provided by a Tipster who goes by the name @HeyAndri who claims that Alibaba suppliers revealed the fingerprint scanners position on all 2018 Motorola devices and among them, the Moto Z3 and the Moto X5 were said to feature a 3D FFC means a 3D front facing the camera as its only security feature.
Another major change can be seen in the image is that the Motorola branding now returns after four years, and the display on the Moto Z3 2018 seems to have curved edges on the sides similar to the Galaxy S8. Which could give the device a bezel-less look on the front at least from the sides?
Moreover, the display on the Moto Z3 2018 is still debatable to feature an 18:9 ratio within its current dimensions. However, what we can say is that it will be larger than 5.5-inch, should be 5.9-inch or 6-inch and will use a Super AMOLED panel having a QHD display. Whether it may utilize the Shattershield display or not is still unclear as the Force moniker is nowhere to be mentioned in any leaks so far.
This is an obvious guess; the Moto Z3 2018 will be powered by a Snapdragon 845, which is already confirmed for most flagships. Now coming towards the memory department the device will have 4GB RAM, a 6GB variant as well and we should also expect an 8GB RAM variant for the Chinese markets.
On the storage side of things, the Moto Z3 2018 base variant should start from 64GB, and Motorola should this time introduce a 128GB option as well. Other than that, we are also expecting Motorola to make ice-breaking innovations again on the software side of things, with the help of the Motorola Mobile computing Chip, which we talk about in detail in this Moto X5 2018 article.
Again coming back to the leaked renders of the Moto Z3 2018, the device is all geared up with a new 5G Moto-Mod, and if we take a look the rear-camera, we could see three lenses and a Dual-Tone LED flash.
Does this mean that Motorola is all going in this time, with all possible Camera combos can be made here? Such as a wide-angle, Telephoto and Monochrome, we also expect a better Depth mode and features like Spot color, background replacement to work flawlessly and should be out from the Beta by now.
On the front, we have a Dual-Camera, which could do wonders as we talked about it above. However, we now don't get a front-facing LED flash.
A new AI is rumored to hit the new Motorola 2018 line-up and whether its a rebranded Alexa or Moto-voice or an actual rival to Google's voice assistant is yet unknown. We hope it doesn't up like Samsung's Bixby.
Stock Android is the name of the game since 2013 and Motorola actively continue that even under Lenovo's umbrella. The Moto App will get an update with new industry-leading gestures and useful enhancements rather than throwing everything like other OEMs which results in a lot of OEM Bloat.
Last year, the Moto Z2 Force battery was named to be disappointing on paper, but it did what Motorola claimed, and as this is a modular device, Moto-Mods being snapped on the rear, making it thicker. So, the thinness of the device cannot expand, that's why Motorola should follow-up the 2016 variants style. One super thin Moto Z for those who prefer the raZr thin design and add moto-mods.
While the force or Maxx variant which should house a massive 3500mAh battery as well as Moto-Mods. We expect the Moto Z3 2018 to have 3000mAh or slightly more than that for it not to be passed.
As the Moto Z is Motorola's premium flagship offering so will be the price, we expect the Moto Z3 2018 to start from $699 for the 4GB 64GB option while the top spec 6GB 128GB could go for $649 or $699. Last year, Motorola broke its tradition of launching its best phones on Verizon but instead they made it available on all major US carriers. After the US and European launches, the Moto Z3 2018 will move to the Latin and Asian markets.
As far as for Pricing in India is concerned similar to the Moto Z2 Force is what you are looking at(35k to 40k INR), pricing is always aggressive in the Indian markets.
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I would love to have the Moto z3 play phone (based on the specs),
I really hope that they would add the headphone jack, larger battery, and fingerprint scanner!


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Town of Mason files suit against Tennessee Comptroller
An emergency hearing over the Comptroller's financial oversight of the rural, majority Black town to take place Wednesday
by Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout April 4, 2022 April 4, 2022
Photos of past mayors in Mason Town Hall. The town of Mason, Tennessee, 45 minutes outside of Memphis, is in a battle with state officials to keep its town charter. The state alleges that the town's debt is a result of financial mismanagement by local officials, but people in Mason believe it has something to do with the new multimillion budget Ford project in the county. Photo by Andrea Morales for MLK50
The Town of Mason's elected leaders have filed a lawsuit against Comptroller Jason Mumpower, seeking an immediate halt to a financial takeover of the small, majority-Black community in rural west Tennessee, located just miles from a new electric car plant expected to economically rejuvenate the region.
In a petition filed Friday afternoon, Mason's Mayor and Board of Aldermen are seeking a ruling from the court that the Comptroller's actions are illegal under state law. The "Comptroller does not have the power to take full control of Mason's financial expenditures," the suit claims.
The state's financial oversight plan also violates the Tennessee Constitution and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution "by trying to take over Mason's finances without proper justification and because most of the town's leadership and residents are African-American," the lawsuit says. Mason is represented by attorneys with the NAACP national organization and its Tennessee chapter.
"The proposed treatment of Mason and its leadership is marked by irregularities and differs significantly from the treatment of similarly situated predominantly white jurisdictions," the attorneys wrote.
"The fact that the attempted takeover is being perpetuated now — rather than years ago, when Mason's white leadership actually caused the financial issues complained of — demonstrates the (Comptroller's) actions are inconsistent with typical government actions and (the Comptroller's) own history of handling jurisdictions experiencing financial difficulties.
An emergency hearing has been set for Wednesday in Davidson County Chancery Court by Chancellor Anne Martin.
John Dunn, a spokesman for the Comptroller, on Sunday declined to comment on pending litigation. In her order, Martin set a deadline of 3 p.m Tuesday for the state's legal response, which will be filed by the Attorney Generals office.
Takeover garners national attention
The Comptroller's dispute with Mason captured widespread public interest last month after Mumpower took the unprecedented step of mailing a letter to 1,337 of its residents. The letters said Mason could be left out of opportunities that loom ahead with the arrival of a new $5.6 billion Ford Motor plant — as a result of a long history of poor financial management by city leaders, leaving it in deep debt and with the highest tax rate in the county. Mumpower made a direct appeal to residents, encouraging them to urge their elected officials to cede the town's charter.
"The new Ford plant offers a major opportunity to West Tennessee, but Mason will be left out if it continues to be judged by its poorly run government." the letter said.
The Comptroller has subsequently noted that Mason's financial problems are ongoing, including delays in submitting budgets and audits required by law and improperly transferring customer utility payments into the town's general budget.
Ceding Mason's charter would subsume the majority Black, majority Democrat community into predominantly White, majority Republican Tipton County. At a community meeting on March 14, Vice Mayor Virginia Rivers said town leaders had no intention of ceding a charter that dates back to 1871. Rivers told the Tennessee Lookout that the Comptroller's actions were "akin to a hostile takeover" and she questioned their timing, just ahead of one of the largest manufacturing investments in Tennessee history — just five miles from Mason — that will bring more residents, more business and a broader tax base.
Rivers noted that the financial debt accrued by town government occurred in prior administrations, which were predominantly White. Mason's Mayor, Vice Mayor and five of its six alderman are Black.
Days after the community meeting, Mumpower announced he would move forward to take financial control, imposing a strict budget to make payments on improperly transferred utility funds and requiring that any expenditure over $100 receive his office's approval.
The takeover, however, could be shorter than the Comptroller initially predicted, after Mason officials used federal American Rescue Act funding to pay down its utility debt, Mumpower said. Mason officials also provided accounts to show a history of debt payments in the past year. The takeover arrangement formally begins Monday.
Ford Motor officials also weighed in, saying they had reached out the Comptroller and local officials, and expressed concern.
Since then, civil rights organizations including the NAACP and the Equity Alliance have sent staff and volunteers to Mason to hold meetings and knock on doors, saying they want to show support.
Lawsuit: 'inconsistent and irregular steps'
The lawsuit narrates a timeline of contacts between the Comptroller's office and Mason officials that lays out an "intermittent" engagement with Mason officials prior to September 2021.
Immediately following Gov. Bill Lee's September 28 announcement of Ford's new Blue Oval City electric vehicle plant, the Comptroller increased contact, seeking nearly twice-monthly "touch-base" meetings with Mason officials, the lawsuit claims.
"Nearly from that moment on, (the Comptroller) has sought to disrupt the affairs of Mason," the lawsuit said. "Now, with construction slated to begin shortly and Mason standing to profit from the influx of labor and money, (the Comptroller) has taken the inconsistent and irregular step of trying to seize Mason's finances and pressure the town to dissolve its charter."
And, the lawsuit said, the Comptrollers actions are a "clear departure from traditional procedures followed by the Tennessee Comptroller."
Lawyers for Mason — Van Turner, Jr. president of the NAACP Memphis Branch, Nashville attorney Terry Clayton and three attorneys with the Baltimore-based NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund — are arguing that the state lacks the authority to take over day-to-day operations of Mason under the Tennessee law cited by the Comptroller.
The law says that the Comptroller may direct local governments to adjust budget estimates, reduce expenses or levy additional taxes.
"But this provision does not establish that (the Comptroller) has the authority to exert the control he seeks here: to require Mason to receive his office's approval before any expenditure of over $100," the lawsuit said.
In affidavits submitted by Mason Mayor Emmitt Gooden, Vice Mayor Virginia Rivers and Reva Marshall, Mason's part-time financial officer, town officials described a pair of recent video conferences with officials from the Comptrollers office.
On March 29, town representatives posed questions about what to do in an emergency that could require immediate funds in excess of $100. The lawsuit cited recent examples involving urgent expenses: a sewer line back-up that risked flooding residents' homes, emergency responder vehicle breakdowns and a disruption in IT services that brought town business to a halt until it was repaired. All were urgent expenses.
Comptroller staff they would allocate funds for emergencies, but did not say how much, the lawsuit said. They told Mason officials that, regardless of the time of day, or day of week, the protocol for emergencies would require first responders at the site of an emergency first contact Marshall, the finance officer, who then must contact the the Comptroller's office for approval, the lawsuit said.
"The ability of Mason to provide emergency services would be dependent upon a chain of telephone calls," Marshall said in a written affidavit. "Indeed the ultimate decisions related to the health and well-being of citizens would be made by accountants 180 miles away, rather than first responders at the scene."
Marshall noted that her position was part-time, and the takeover would require her to be on call 24-7.
'Three facts about Mason'
The lawsuit stressed three facts about Mason that are "particularly relevant" to its legal claims. First, it noted the town is majority Black, as is its leadership.
Second, the lawsuit noted financial mismanagement by the previous leadership of Mason, almost exclusively White, forced Mason into debt. When that mismanagement came to light by 2016, Mason's leadership resigned en mass.
Since then, Mason's mostly Black, leaders have "steadily paid back Mason's debt and remedied Mason's financial standing," the lawsuit said.
Last, Mason's location, just five miles from the site of Ford's new $5.6 billion electric vehicle and battery plant, positions Mason as a prime location for commercial and residential real estate development, the lawsuit said.
Since 2013, the Comptroller has exercised oversight over two other entities: the city of Jellico and Van Buren County. Van Buren, which the lawsuit notes is 96% White, fell under state oversight when it was nearly $9 million in debt and had $1,395 in cash on hand. The county received an unrestricted loan of $680,000 from the state legislature and was not subject to $100 expense approvals, the lawsuit said.
Jellico, which the lawsuit describes as 93% White, came under oversight after its city recorder was indicted for stealing $100,000 in public funds. It similarly did not have to wait for approval of $100 or more in expenses, the lawsuit claims.
Unlike Jellico and Van Buren County, Mason's attorney wrote, "Mason has dramatically improved its financial situation over the past few years. What's more, neither of those jurisdictions expected a multi-billion-dollar business to emerge near them. So, rather than stepping in to try to save the finances of a city or county on the brink, (the Comptroller) targets Mason at a time when its financial position is sturdy and improving — and when it stands to gain even sounder economic footing from the construction of the Blue Oval Plant,"
Separately, on Friday, a letter from the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund to Mumpower urged him to release Mason from financial oversight.
There "is no legitimate justification for state takeover of Mason's finances under these circumstances" the letter said.
"Indeed, the timing of the State's decision—while the State did not take over the town's finances when they were in much worse condition under previous white leadership— raises concerns about arbitrary and discriminatory application of state law in violation of the United States Constitution and the Tennessee Constitution."
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