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Suit And Hat Beekeeping Review And More
"Got a bee in your bonnet?" This charming little phrase refers to someone who is hopping mad, which is probably what you'll be if you spend a lot of time and money on a bee suit and hat only to discover that it isn't effective.
If you're looking to get into beekeeping as a hobby, you're going to need a quality suit and hat that offer comprehensive protection. If you're already an apiary all-star and have been beekeeping for years, you might be looking to avoid making the same mistakes you made with your first beekeeper suit purchase.
Chances are you're probably going to be ordering online. This creates a whole new set of questions and concerns; at least it did for me. How do I know if the product I'm looking at is actually any good? Will it fit me properly? How's it going to hold up the first time I wear it out? What about after I've had it a few years?
Finding The Suit And Hat That Suit You
It's important to know what to look for when shopping around for a bee suit and hat. Some things you should be looking for aren't obvious to the uninitiated. For starters, you've got to consider the fabric. Most suits are either a blend, or they're made entirely from cotton. The 100% cotton suits will certainly keep things nice and breezy inside, which is a must on hot days.
There are three different shapes of veils to choose from. There's a round veil, a fencing veil, and a square veil. Round veils offer the widest field of view, fencing veils are perfect if you don't want your hair getting in your face, and the square veil is the most practical for when it comes time to store your hat in a carrying bag.
My preference is for the rounded veil, but like many of the features of any suit, it's a matter of personal preference. You'll want to discover what you like and what you don't from trial and error.
Pest Mall Complete Beekeeper Suit
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The focus of this review is a nifty suit and hat combination, the Pest Mall Complete Beekeeper suit. It's a good example of a high-quality suit. The hat and veil are a single piece which ensures that the two can't become separated. This means your bonnet remains protected and bee-free.
For a beekeeper suit and hat, one size does not fit all. I found out that Pest Mall takes this axiom seriously when I tried to order their complete Beekeeper suit. The product will not even ship unless you give specific size instructions, which, at least at first, I considered somewhat a pain. I had to submit my body, including my waistline, to scrutiny. Not so much fun.
But that was before I considered how powerfully important getting the proper size can be for someone who loves beekeeping but has a risk of serious allergic reaction. Considering that this insistence on getting the right fit might save someone from going into anaphylactic shock from a bee sting put fishing my measuring tape of the closet so I could measure myself into a new perspective.
Obviously, a suit that's too snug isn't what you want, nor one that is loose enough for a stray bee to find its way in. I felt that the bespoke, or rather "beespoke," size options helped me to avoid either extreme and end up with a suit and hat which may not fit as advertised.
The Pest Mall Complete Beekeeper comes with the suit and hat and all the components you'd expect. It comes equipped with a lightweight helmet, a pair of gloves, and two side pockets.
The hat is a pith helmet with three squarish window veils. Of all the various shapes of veils, square-shaped veils aren't my favorite. I prefer the rounded veils because it's easier for me to forget I'm wearing it even with the mesh screen. However, the advantage of the side windows on the square veil is that they help with ventilation. A nice cross breeze coming from either side can be welcome on a hot day.
You want the protection of polyester, but the breathability of cotton and the Pest Mall Complete suit is a blend of both. If you've never worn a beekeeper suit in July, then you may underestimate just how important proper ventilation is to keeping yourself (at least relatively) cool. If you know the feeling of beekeeping on a warm day, you'll be relieved to know this suit doesn't overheat.
When looking over the stitchwork, I was pleased that they had reinforced them with double stitching, so the suit is much less likely to develop small rips or tears in the long period. Since this is an investment that will last for years, quality workmanship should be among your top considerations when shopping.
I was also pleased with having the choice of three different glove sizes. Having varying size options meant that it was easy to find a pair that fits me, well, like a pair of gloves. The perfect fit is essential since bees defending their honey will be especially eager to go after a pair of hands that are reaching inside their hive.
The Pest Mall Complete isn't the cheapest of the beekeeper suits in this review. If price is your chief consideration, then it's understandable that you might go for another model. At least one is roughly 50% cheaper, which means this one is not a contender for the budget conscious.
That said, if you're willing to pay a little more for a quality product, then this is one to keep your eye on. And it's still cheaper than some of its competitors, like the Natural Apiary Max Protect. There's a roughly $20 dollar price difference between both the Pest Mall Complete and the Humble Bee suit. I checked around and found that many of those who bought the Pest Mall Complete were happy with the quality.
How it Compares
Here are a few similar products available that fit into the same category as the Pest Mall Complete Beekeeper suit.
Natural Apiary Max Protect Beekeeping Suit
Humble Bee Polycotton Bee Suit with Fencing Veil
Eco-keeper Premium Beekeeping Suit
Pest Mall Complete BeeKeeper Suit
Assembly Time
(info not available)
High-quality stitching
Durable stitchwork
3 sizes of gloves available
Relatively cost
Heavier fabric
Fewer pockets
Natural Apiary Max Pro Beekeeping Suit, Large, Camouflage
Max protect beekeepers suit for confidence & safety
Strong Clearview nylon veil for maximum visibility
100% fine weave cotton for extra strength & comfort
Since most of the suit and hat beekeeper outfits we're reviewing here are white with maybe a little beige, the Natural Apiary Max Protect is immediately striking because it's available in camouflage print.
The standard white makes sense, given that the bees are less attracted to it, but I'm surprised that more manufacturers don't take advantage of this opportunity to stand out from the rest, even while the print suggests blending in with the environment. I didn't notice that the bees were particularly interested in the camo; they didn't swarm it.
The suit is fully machine washable, which is a real advantage if you're spending hours in it regularly. I noticed right away it was in a higher price bracket, but it's got a few features that help to justify the added cost, at least for some consumers. For starters, the warranty allows you to replace the suit for any reason. It's designed to be a cut above in terms of sting protection.
I noticed that my vision was unobscured thanks to the high-quality made from nylon. The rest of the suit is all cotton, so it's around 2 pounds lighter than the Pest Mall Complete Beekeeper suit. The velcro pockets were also very handy to keep tools and other small objects secure.
The cost of the Natural Apiary Max Protect is the highest of all the products in this review at around $150. Some will feel that the price seems justified because of the high-quality materials used.
Machine washable fabric
Glove seals are elastic
Less-precise sizes
Detachable veil might come undone
Big and tall sizes are limited
Humble Bee 411-L Polycotton Beekeeping Suit with Fencing Veil (Large)
Polycotton beekeeper suit with collapsible fencing veil, heavy duty brass zippers, durable double-stitched pockets, and...
Medium-weight 50% cotton / 50% synthetic blend (280 gsm) provides outstanding protection against bee stings, plus...
Tailored fit with an elastic waist, elastic wrists, and elastic ankles, plus thumb and foot holds to keep everything...
One thing I noticed when I put on the suit and hat was that the size I'd ordered was slightly off. They advertise the suit as unisex and says it fits all sizes, but even though I followed the size guide; I still felt it was a little snug. However, it wasn't so snug as to make me worry about stings, or that the fabric would rip. The waistband was elastic which helped keep it from feeling confining.
Although the cost is near the higher end, though still slightly lower than the Pest Mall Complete, I liked that 10% of the proceeds from the sale went to charity. The actual beneficiaries of this charitable donation were not mentioned. It apparently benefits "local" beekeepers and supports conservation. How it does this exactly may require a little more sleuthing than I was willing to do.
It surprised me to note that for the price that the set didn't come equipped with a pair of gloves and that I needed to purchase these separately. This was kind of a letdown after getting a pair from the Pest Mall Complete suit and hat set.
Socially-conscious brand
Multiple tool pockets
Relatively high cost
Size runs smaller than advertised
Doesn't come with gloves
Eco-keeper Premium Beekeeping Suit with Bee Veil - (Bee Suit) - Medium
BEST BEE KEEPER SUIT ON THE MARKET
fits up to height 5'9" -weight 148-170 lbs **
Approx. Height - 69", Approx. Chest - 52", Approx. Shoulder - 25"
The first thing that caught my attention about the Eco-Keeper Premium Beekeeper suit was that it was much cheaper than the other beekeeping suits available. It's only about $65, meaning it is less than half of some other suits which appear in this review.
This made me wonder whether the manufacturer had skimped some on quality in order to bring the Eco-Keeper Premium to such a competitive price point. But while the material is lightweight, it still delivers what it promises: it keeps you from getting stung.
The secret is apparently the way the fabric is woven. It's durable and prevents stingers from penetrating the cloth. The rounded veil was right up my alley, but when I looked, I didn't see as many sizes available in stock. The manufacturer also stresses that the sizes are approximate.
It blew me away that such a low-cost option could still deliver a high-level quality, though without some of the bells and whistles of the other beekeeper outfits. You won't find brass zippers or lots of pockets with reinforced stitching, but it's still a solid buy.
Double cotton
Less size specificity
No reinforced stitching
No gloves included
The fact that it's "beespoke," or at least fitted to your exact size needs even if it's not exactly made for you, is definitely the selling point of the Pest Mall Complete Beekeeper Suit. The choice of whether this is the right suit for you will come down to personality and what you value.
If you're willing to spend a little more, you probably won't regret it. But for my money, I think that there are other suits, like the Eco-Keeper Premium, also available from Pest Mall, that offer a lot of the same value for a lower price. For that certain reason, I give the Pest Mall Complete Beekeeper suit and hat a three out of five stars. Whatever beekeeper suit you choose, I strongly encourage you to shop around and consider your options carefully because a hasty choice may haunt you. Bee well!
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This Spicy Thai Basil Ground Turkey will rival your favorite Thai takeout but is made at home with healthier ingredients and ready in less time than it takes to order take-out. Plus it's low carb, Whole30 friendly, Paleo and gluten-free.
Here's a really easy Thai dish that you can make in less than 20 minutes! The other night we were both really craving take-out after a particularly stressful work day and decided to make the healthier choice is make some kind of takeout at home. I was craving Thai so I was planning on making these Thai Basil Beef Bowls but quickly realized I was all out of ground beef. Luckily I had some ground turkey in the freezer and whipped up this quick turkey version instead. And it came out amazing. The sauce is savory and spicy and the Thai basil adds just the right amount of freshness to the dish. Everything is finished with some fresh lime juice. Normally I serve it over this cauliflower coconut rice, which is delicious. You could also reach for lettuce wraps, brown rice, or quinoa.
Looking for more take-out dishes at home? Try this Lightened Up Cashew Chicken, Copycat Panda Express Chow Mein, Sesame Chicken with Broccoli, or Sesame Beef.
Add the turkey and onion to a hot nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Brown and break up the larger chunks as you go until no longer pink.
Add in the garlic and ginger.. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the soy sauce, chili paste, and basil. (For a sweeter option, add 1-3 tsp. sugar as well) Cook for 30 seconds and remove from heat. Taste and season as needed with additional soy or chili sauce. Squeeze lime juice over top.
I made this recipe with tofu for those who want to omit the meat and it was wonderful. I added some broccoli, cabbage, onions, and sliced carrots plus wonderful Thai basil and some slices of lemon grass. I used some mushroom soy sauce that I got at my Asian grocery store along with the thai basil and some fresh lemon grass. I served it with brown rice and it was a real winner. It was as food as I have at my fav. Thai restaurant.
Can I use regular basil?
Hi! Do you chop up the basil or use the leaves whole?
Chopped! I will update the ingredient list to include that. Thanks!
Is Thai Basil a spice? or do you make it on your own? I cant find anything when I google it.
It is an herb that you would use fresh. Unlikely that your regular grocery store has it. We've found it at an Asian food market before, but we grow it in our garden now since it's so hard to find. :-/ It definitely does taste different than the "normal" basil you would find at the store. I love Thai food, so it was worth it for us to grow it.
This was a HUGE hit with my husband. He said he would have paid money in a restaurant for it. Thanks for a super easy and very tasty recipe!
I was looking for inspiration for my ground turkey meat and came across this recipe. I talked my husband into trying it. He has recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and has chosen to go onto a low carb diet. He continues to voice concern about getting bored with the meals I usually make and refuses to try cauliflower sides that imitate rice. I made this tonight and he raved about it. It is excellent and so easy. Thank you so much. He even liked the cauliflower. That, for a person who hates cauliflower, is high praise indeed.
Another delicious recipe. I brought it for lunch during the week.
Made this for dinner with ground turkey breast. Didn't have scallions so I just used red onion. I also added half a head of grated cabbage and skipped the asparagus. Served it with green beans on the side. It was so good!!


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Intense Darks, the hallmark of the line, features bright acidic greens, a broad range of intense reds, and eggplant purples that have been described as "the new black."
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Looked like to me he didn't want to say NO. "Moving forward" leaves all doors wide open. Time will tell, but at this point time is not on anyone's side.
Sighlence wrote: Looked like to me he didn't want to say NO. "Moving forward" leaves all doors wide open. Time will tell, but at this point time is not on anyone's side.
Yeah, that was filmed awhile back. His answer to the Journey question has kind of evolved since then.
Early on, I did hear him on one of the radio shows kind of waffle on it. My guess is, once he gets a tour under his belt and if things line up perfectly, he might consider it.
I wonder if the promotion will fade way soon, great interview and great getting the album out there, very cool seeing a commercial for the album during the broadcast.
Hope he continues, would pay "real money" in Perrys words to see him perform live on a talk show (or any capacity) soon, and I know the audience would go nuts, reinforce that his many many fans want to see him live.
Sadly because radio is so reluctant to play so little new 70s 80s artists, only a tour will keep this album alive.
Good interview. Great seeing Steve in his old hometown and getting a glimpse of his childhood/upbringing.
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The above photo shows the motte looking North. From this angle, the remains look in good condition.
However.....looking East, the damage to the motte is plain to be. The angle of slope on the right hand side of the motte indicates significant quarrying at some stage.


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Updated: July 16, 2019 @ 12:29 pm
Ashtabula, Ohio
Geneva rising senior Sam Davis committed to Temple University on Thursday for academics and to play football starting in the 2020 season.
Geneva's Davis commits to Temple for academics, football
By Michael Greco mgreco@starbeacon.com
GENEVA — Sam Davis wanted to make his collegiate choice for academics and to play football before the 2019 Geneva Eagles season started.
He did so, posting on twitter Thursday his announcement to join the Temple Owls program.
The 6-4, 270-pound offensive lineman received numerous Division I offers. He whittled the list down to three — Temple, Rutgers and Ohio — before settling on the Owls starting in the 2020 season.
"It gave me the best opportunity for academics and to play," Davis said of the Philadelphia school which plays in the American Athletic Conference. "They told me I was the No. 1 offensive lineman they had on their board."
He'll officially sign his letter-of-intent with Temple on the early national signing day on Dec. 19.
Davis, a first-team all-county selection in 2018, said the plan is for him to red-shirt as a freshman with a chance to start the following year and having an extra year of eligibility. He added he's scheduled to early enroll at Temple in January.
"It's a big relief," he said. "I was going back and forth. "I wanted to get it done with. We got with practice (on Tuesday) and felt that Temple was the best fit. I let the offensive line coach (Joe Tripodi) know and he started screaming.
"The head coach (Rod Carey) was on vacation and when he found out, he said that made his vacation."
Davis has talked and trained with another Geneva graduate Cory Morrow, who walked on at Akron before earning a scholarship and earned three letters, about the process. Morrow was at Akron from 2012-16.
"He knows the kind of work that goes into college football," Davis said.
It's that type of support and help Davis said made the process go smoother.
His post on twitter Wednesday read, "First I would like to thank God for allowing me to wake up everyday and play the game I love at the highest level.
"Secondly, I would like to thank my Mom (Leigh), Dad (Dan) and sister (Taylor); ever since an 8-year old kid came home and told you guys that he wanted to play Division I football, you did everything to assure that dreams came true. From driving across the country, to motivating me everyday to do my best in the classroom as well as on the field. You guys truly showed me what happens when you put your heart to something and go get it. I love you guys.
"Last I would like to thank my coaches and teammates; coach (Chip) Sorber, coach (Don) Shymske, coach (John) Mirabell and coach (Tim) Goff. You guys have not only pushed me to become the best player I can be but have also taught me life lessons I will cherish the rest of my life. I am forever grateful for the rest of my life."
The Owls finished 8-5 last season. Geoff Collins left to become head coach at Georgia Tech.
Manny Diaz was hired as head coach, but he left only after a few weeks to take the head coaching position at Miami University.
Carey was hired in early January from Northern Illinois.
Davis is now ready to get the Geneva season going. The regular season begins Aug. 30 at Madison.
"From the beginning I wanted to make my decision early," he said. "I'm focused on my senior season and am excited for coach Sorber and the team."
Sorber said Temple is gaining a quality person on and off the field.
"Sam has made two programs very proud — one in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and one in Geneva, Ohio," Sorber said. "Now, Sam can focus in on his senior season of high school football."
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Sam Robertson, 40, loving father, son, brother, and much more, passed away 7/13/19 in Harpersfield. Per Sam's request, there are no services, but full obituary will be available: www.behmfuneral.com. Benefit account will be made for his son, Aiden.
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ORWELL TWP. - Richard Wayne Hiestan - age, 73, died, May 13, 2019, born May 27, 1945. Memorial Service 1:00 p.m., July 20 at Rome Presbyterian Church, 5185 State Rt. 45, Rome, OH 44085. Condolences painefuneralhome.com.
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01 Painting, The amorous game, Part 63 - With Footnotes
Kimberly Dow
Unfastened, 2015
20 × 16 in, 50.8 × 40.6 cm
Kimberly Dow (Dow Kimberly) - American contemporary artist, born in 1968, in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA. She started to draw in childhood. What started as a simple hobby, eventually turned into a real passion. Today Kimberly writes professionally and exhibited his realistic paintings at various galleries in the United States over the last 20 years.
the work of the DOE is devoted to many different topics, but still prefer the artist gives figurative painting with oil paint. Works Kimberly is represented in galleries in many cities of the world, its figurative painting has repeatedly won various awards, been published in magazines about art is in the collections of contemporary art collectors. More on Kimberly Dow
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The art of Kartikey Sharma
Kartikey Sharma
Zero gravity, c. 2018
5/3 ft in size
My name is Kartikey Sharma, "I am 27 years old, I have always been an artist but couldn't take any formal art education due to my upbringing in a conservative middle class family. I pursued mechanical engineering and during college I decided to make art my career. I knocked doors of an esteemed art university in Mumbai and when they couldn't accommodate me in any official manner I started sitting in their classes quietly, without disturbing anyone or painting, but rather just observing.
From there my journey as a professional artist began. In the past 7 years I have had many solo exhibitions independently organised and have had a fulfilling career as a mural artist. I have over a 100 canvas paintings to my name and over 150 commissioned mural/graffiti projects. I also started a small art firm in 2016 with 2 partners to organist our art business. I recently quit as the director of the company to better explore myself as an artist. I have started 2 major projects of painting the complete city (100 walls) of Bangalore and Pune with murals which is half way into completion. I am thankful to have been featured by every leading newspaper in India for my work. More on Kartikey Sharma
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01 Painting, Streets of Paris, by the artists of their time, Part 66 - With Footnotes
Eugène Galien-Laloue, French, 1854-1941
Communiantes a Paris
Gouache over pencil on paper
30.5 by 18.5cm., 12 by 7½in.
Communicants are people who partake or are entitled to partake of the Eucharist; a member of a church.
Eugène Galien-Laloue (1854–1941) was a French artist of French-Italian parents and was born in Paris on December 11, 1854. He was a populariser of street scenes, usually painted in autumn or winter. His paintings of the early 1900s accurately represent the era in which he lived: a happy, bustling Paris, la Belle Époque, with horse-drawn carriages, trolley cars and its first omnibuses. Galien-Laloue's works are valued not only for their contribution to 20th-century art, but for the actual history, which they document. His work can be seen at the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Louvier; Musée des Beaux-Arts, La Rochelle; Mulhouse, France.
A typical Galien-Laloue painting depicts sidewalks and avenues crowded with people or tourists mingling before the capital's monuments. He also painted the landscapes of Normandy and Seine-et-Marne, as well as military scenes he was commissioned to produce in 1914. The Republic of France selected Galien-Laloue to work as a 'war artist,' both during the Franco-Prussian War and World War I, chiefly in watercolor. More on Eugène Galien-Laloue
Labels: Art, Artists, Biography, Café, Communiantes, Eugène Galien-Laloue, Fine Art, footnotes, France, History, Paintings, Paris, Streets, Zaidan
GARRY SHEAD, born 1942
THE MEASURING ARTIST, 2003
oil on composition board
Garry Shead is an Australian artist and filmmaker. Shead trained at the National Art School, Sydney between 1961 and 1962. He originally worked in media, as an editor of publications related to Oz Magazine and as a scenic artist and film editor for the ABC during the 1960's. Shead has exhibited in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide since the 1960's. His work has been included in group exhibitions including the Archibald, Wynne, Sulman and Moran Prizes at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney. Shead was awarded the Young Contemporaries Prize by the Central Art School in Sydney, 1967, the Archibald Prize in 1993 and the Cite Internationale des Arts, Paris through the Power Institute in 1973. He was artist in residence at Karolyi Foundation Studio in Venice through the Victorian Arts Board in 1982 and has completed residencies with the Indigenous artists of Lockhart River. Shead's work is held by the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra; the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney; the Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide and several regional galleries. Several monographs on his work have been published including 'The DH Lawrence Paintings' 1993, and 'Garry Shead and the Erotic Muse' 2001. More on Garry Shead
Labels: amorous, Art, Artists, Biography, Fine Art, FLIRTATION, footnotes, game, Garry Shead, History, Paintings, Sensual, Sensuality, Skin, Woman, Zaidan
Pierre Bonnard, (1867-1947)
Rue Tholozé, c. 1915
21 7/8 x 15 1/8 in. (55.5 x 38.3 cm.)
Tholozé Street is one of the trendy streets of the Abbesses district. It owes it's celebrity to it's proximity to Montmartre, and the Moulin de la Galette. This street, 185 meters long and 8 meters wide, owes its name to a general who was famous during the conquest of Algeria, Henri Alexis Tholozé (1781-1853).
Pierre Bonnard (3 October 1867 — 23 January 1947) was a French painter and printmaker, as well as a founding member of the Post-Impressionist group of avant-garde painters Les Nabis. Bonnard preferred to work from memory, using drawings as a reference, and his paintings are often characterized by a dreamlike quality. The intimate domestic scenes, for which he is perhaps best known, often include his wife Marthe de Meligny.
Bonnard has been described as "the most thoroughly idiosyncratic of all the great twentieth- century painters", and the unusual vantage points of his compositions rely less on traditional modes of pictorial structure than voluptuous color, poetic allusions and visual wit. Identified as a late practitioner of Impressionism in the early 20th century, Bonnard has since been recognized for his unique use of color and his complex imagery. More on Pierre Bonnard
Labels: Art, Artists, Biography, Café, Fine Art, footnotes, France, History, Paintings, Paris, Pierre Bonnard, Streets, Tholozé Street, Zaidan
27 Paintings of Parisian Street Scenes by the Artists of the time, 19 Century, with footnotes. 2
LUIGI LOIR (FRENCH 1845-1916) A Rainy Morning, Paris, oil on panel 22 x 15.5 cm (8 5/8 x 6 18 in.) Luigi Aloys Francois Jo...
38 Artists Embedded with Joan of Arc's Military Campaign, (c. 1412–1431), With Footnotes
Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) has inspired artistic and cultural works for nearly six centuries. The following works cover various med...
57 Paintings of The Naval Battle of Lepanto, 1571. Christian forces of the Holy League and the Ottoman Turks
Paolo Veronese, (1528–1588) The Battle of Lepanto, c. 1572 oil, canvas Dimensions: 137 x 169 cm Accademia of Venice, Venice, ...
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Q: Which info does the NETWORK_TYPE_UMTS provide? I am using
TelephonyManager.NETWORK_TYPE_UMTS  to find if my Sim is 3G enabled
But not sure if TelephonyManager.NETWORK_TYPE_UMTS provides the Device Capability information or the SIM is 3G enabled!
Can anyone give me more Info? or is it possible to check SIM UMTS/3G Info/Capabilities?

A: Actually, assuming the documentation and type naming is accurate and that it behaves the same way in all devices, this is telling you the type of the network you are connected to, not the device type nor the SIM type.
You might for example have a 3G capable SIM (or 4G now...) but be in a network coverage area which only supports GPRS or EDGE etc.
The TelephonyManager flag simply tells you what your current network connectivity is.

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Carpetright has agreed a deal to be taken over by its largest shareholder, Meditor Fund. The deal values Carpetright's issued share capital at £15.2 million and sees the company be acquired by Meditor Holdings, a newly incorporated subsidiary of Meditor Fund.
The new subsidiary was formed especially for the purposes of the takeover. Meditor Fund owns 29.9 per cent of Carpetright, with Meditor Holdings now purchasing the remaining shares.
Meditor Fund had purchased the lender's interests in Carpetright's revolving credit facility in September of this year. This is set to expire, along with Carpetright's overdraft facilities, on December 31.
The buyout was unanimously recommended by Carpetright's directors. Carpetright Chairman Bob Ivell said: "We believe the MHL offer is in the best interests of all stakeholders.
"While we have made significant progress with our recovery plan for the Carpetright Group, our ability to invest in the future of the business has been constrained against the backdrop of limiting banking covenants and a very challenging consumer market.
"With a recapitalised business and the backing of a committed new owner with the resources to invest in Carpetright for the long term, we will be able to complete our recovery in the private arena and emerge as a stronger business."
Meanwhile, Talal Shakerchi, director of MHL, added: "I believe this scheme represents the best outcome for all stakeholder groups. In particular, with Meditor's support and financial backing and without the constraints of a public market listing, Carpetright will be well positioned to compete more effectively."
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If nothing else, "The Last Airbender," written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, can serve as a reminder of how difficult it can be to inaugurate a fantasy-action franchise. The success, nearly a decade old, of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy and the triumphant decade-long unspooling of the Harry Potter chronicles might look easy in retrospect, but this is a genre that has seen at least as much failure as success. (Remember "Eragon"? Lucky you.) At least for now Mr. Shyamalan's attempt to conjure a realm of myth and adventure out of special effects and long expository speeches might serve as a textbook chapter on How to Do It Wrong.
The story is simple enough. Actually it isn't, but an elaborate, potentially preposterous premise is almost always both a stumbling block and an opportunity for a fantasy epic. The Fire Nation is trying to conquer everyone else: its war machine has already all but wiped out the Air People, and the Water and Earth Nations suffer under various forms of imperial oppression. But then Katara and Sokka, a waterbender and her protective older brother, happen upon a young boy (Noah Ringer) trapped in a bubble of ice. It turns out that he is not only the last airbender, but also the latest incarnation of the avatar, a quasi-messianic figure in touch with the spirits who govern this somewhat baffling world.
Bending, by the way, is an esoteric skill that involves striking a series of martial-arts poses until (depending on your elemental identity) you produce dust storms, fire balls or a barrage of ice cubes. The young avatar, Aang, is expected to master all these things, and his latent power makes him a valuable quarry for two different Fire Nation heavies: the disgraced prince, Zuko (Dev Patel of "Slumdog Millionaire"), and a scheming military officer, Zhao (Aasif Mandvi of "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart").
It's all pretty silly, and handled with unrelenting solemnity. But that in itself is neither unusual nor fatal. The problem — the catastrophe — of "The Last Airbender" is not in the conception but the execution. The long-winded explanations and clumsy performances are made worse by graceless effects and a last-minute 3-D conversion that wrecks whatever visual grace or beauty might have been there.
The movie is so dim and fuzzy that you might mistake your disposable 3-D glasses for someone else's prescription shades. And Mr. Shyamalan's fondness for shallow-focus techniques, with a figure in the foreground presented with sharp clarity against a blurred background, is completely out of place in the deep-focus world of modern 3-D. The format also has no place for one of this director's major gifts, which is his ability to use the implications of what is off camera to create a mood of intrigue and suspense.
At his best — and even in the best parts of his weaker movies, like "The Village" or "Signs" — Mr. Shyamalan is a master of the unseen, but 3-D, almost by definition, has no use for what the viewer can't see. So the best way to watch "The Last Airbender" is probably with your eyes closed.
"The Last Airbender" is rated PG (Parental guidance suggested). It kind of looks like they're fighting.
Written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, based on "Avatar: The Last Airbender," a Nickelodeon television series created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko; director of photography, Andrew Lesnie; edited by Conrad Buff; music by James Newton Howard; production designer, Philip Messina; costumes by Judianna Makovsky; produced by Mr. Shyamalan, Sam Mercer and Frank Marshall; released by Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies. Running time: 1 hour 34 minutes.
WITH: Noah Ringer (Aang), Dev Patel (Prince Zuko), Nicola Peltz (Katara), Jackson Rathbone (Sokka), Shaun Toub (Uncle Iroh), Aasif Mandvi (Commander Zhao) and Cliff Curtis (Fire Lord Ozai).


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Sep 8 Is Obama in the Process of Landing a Bloodless Humanitarian Coup in Syria?
"Barack Obama", "Iran", "Russia", "Syria"
Israel's Haaretz newspaper reported today (Sunday, September 8) that under the threat of Barack Obama's resolve against the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons, and his clear willingness to use American military force to achieve that goal, the pro-Syrian coalition may have just started to crumble. Russia and Iran may - may - have reportedly convince Assad that Obama isn't bluffing. Details are murky, but here is what Haaretz knows:
The proposal includes a plan for a "democratic transfer" of power in stages. This seems to be an improved version of the proposal presented in the past, according to which elections for the president of Syria will be expedited and President Bashar Assad will not run again .
In another proposal, which was reported in Haaretz last week, Syria will agree to completely remove its inventory of chemical weapons from the country and transfer it to Russia or another country. This proposal is also expected to be discussed in the meeting between Putin and al-Muallem.
Disarmament and an end to Assad's power? Though American adversaries are calling this a "counter-proposal" to the threat of US military force, you can see how it seems to me like they are waving a white flag.
The report goes on to say that Syrian rebels have discussed a proposal for Russia to remove Assad from power while still protecting some of Russian interests in Syria. The rebels will in return ask the United States to call off the attacks, and if the US doesn't, they would fight against US. The last part is irrelevant of course, the United States will not need to take military action if both its military goal (an end to large scale chemical attacks) and beyond (full disarmament) as well as its diplomatic goal (regime change) is accomplished in one fell swoop.
I should caution that this is still at the level of chatter and certainly still developing, but if this is true, it will have been an incredible foreign policy coup for the President and his administration. By putting the world on high alert that America means business - this is why it is all the more important that Congress stands by a strong response - now that Assad has crossed the reddest of all red lines, Barack Obama may have convinced America's ardent foes that they better come up with something if they hope to save face. And if this is what they are coming up with, this president may become the first to actually turn the threat of force into a bloodless real solution.
This isn't to say it's a done deal, and I still believe that if this doesn't happen, then the president still will need to make good on the threat of military force. I still believe the world cannot stand by and watch what Syria did to their own civilians and their own children. But I also hope this works out. This will be in the best interest of the world, and the look of sheer embarrassment on the faces of Alan Grayson and Ron Paul will be great extras.
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Black & White Oman | beyond and within
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Black & White magazine captures the true essence of Oman, with its original and truly Omani cover stories.
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"Men and women of goodwill will appear in our lives at the right moment!"
"Let us pay attention – as did the king of history – to these signs. May we also appear in other people's lives, especially those who need us, without asking too much, to just generously share our human condition with them" says Paulo Coelho, the Brazilian author.Read more
B&W Lobby
We have been lobbying for various social needs since we began our journey: awareness stories on traffic, children's rights, the plight of the obese, and others. We pledge to continue lobbying for the common good. Join us in our awareness lobbies. Read More in B&W January 2019
B&W Live: Causes & Effects
"Championing causes". That is the route we took to organizing events, small and big, mostly with a cause and bringing in international artists and speakers and world-renowned achievers. These events helped us to develop business relationships, build partnerships, and also brought us the people of Oman closer to the B&W theme." Read More.
A song for an unsung Omani heroine
"This is a folklore on Hareer bint Abdullah, daughter of Sheikh Al-Abyad, the White Sheikh of Dhofar. It is sung by Al Ghazal bint Salim bin Rabia, who is Hareer's daughter. The song briefly delves into the history of the brave Hareer and highlights many of her exploits. Read More in People 2016
ONE person can stop a suicide: YOU
This month, Black & White is talking about a subject that is quite often avoided in society. Time to talk about it. If you are having a physical ailment, or if you break a bone, you will be rushed to the hospital and there is no stigma associated with it. Time to treat the issue of mental health and suicide in equal terms. And one more thing: those that are on the edge and are contemplating suicide may need just one person to pay attention to them or to show some kind of concern – and that one person could stop someone from taking their life. Why can't you be that one person?
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There is no better time than now for all of us: Omanis as well as the expatriates living in the Sultanate: to not only pledge allegiance to our beloved country, our new leader and/or second home and work harder than ever before! What can you do for your country? What is your vision of the Omani dream? B&W posed a few queries to the citizens, residents, and former residents of the country in the light of recent happenings. Although each and every one of them had their own version to say, the one underlying factor was their unmistakable love for Oman.
People – Al Nas– 2019
Every year, the Black & White magazine pays humble tribute to the true spirit of Oman by celebrating the hitherto untold stories of the people of the '70s. These are the heroes who helped shape this nation under the wise guidance and support of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. This year, B&W's annual bilingual edition, PEOPLE, once again revisits the past and profiles some of the men and women who had risen to the challenges of the 70s and the later years following their great leader in his successful quest to build this great country – Oman!
Don't you want to be in the PINK?
PINK, in its second edition details the salient points of the compulsory health insurance, which is on its way to be implemented in Oman; takes a close look at the problems of obesity; we wonder aloud as to why drinking milk suddenly seems to be out of fashion; we delicately touch upon the hair fall issue bedeviling most men and also looks at various other health issues. So, come, take that first step on the ladder of good health! Flip these pages and get into this PINK of health!
Asli Khanjar?
Reports that fake khanjars existed in the market prompted Black & White to go on a fact-finding mission to find out whether this was true. B&W spoke to khanjar makers, specialists, and those from the government entities concerned and soon found out the answer. No fakes, only 'asli' khanjars in the market! Do fake khanjars exist in the market or not? What exactly is a 'fake'? If a product's essential quality is being diluted, or in this case, if the percentage of silver in a khanjar is very low and its overall quality is less, shouldn't it be called a fake?
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Ask doting parents of several kids whom they love the most and they would simply say they love them all. Similarly, we can't say which of our stories we love the most because well, we love them all. Still, here goes…(Don't tell the other stories we featured these three here!)
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We're back to encourage you to keep working on those UFO projects and get them done!
Today we're talking about Design Walls!
A Design Wall is a vertical space to hang your quilt project so you can step away from it for a better idea of how the colors are working, whether you need to rearrange your blocks, make a change, etc.
Today, we share some fun and easy ways to create a Design Wall that will work for your budget & your own space!
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Do you have space, but don't have the budget for a fancy Design Wall?
You can use yardage of flannel, batting or, as I do here, a couple of flannel backed table cloths I picked up on clearance sale at Target! I stapled mine directly to the wall. Your fabric will stick to the flannel or batting, with little or no need to pin at all. If you like to leave the paper on the back of your paper pieced squares, you can pin right through the tablecloth! I replace mine every five years or so.
See my personal design wall (shown above with Project of Doom blocks donated by members of the PoD Facebook group for use in charity quilts) as my backdrop almost every week on Talk to Me Tuesday!
Want something ready made but relatively inexpensive? How about the Fons & Porter 60-Inch-by-72-Inch Design Wall? I've used one of these on a retreat and it works great. It's made like a flannel backed shower curtain. It has grommets that can be used to hang it on the wall (Command Hooks work great!), on a curtain rod, or on your shower!
Need a design wall but are a bit short on the "wall" part? The Sassy Quilter has a simple tutorial for making your own movable design wall using a sheet of foam insulation.
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This week I've enjoyed spotting some of the first signs of spring in our garden, and the peace before the chaos of half term next week. Wish me luck!
We've also had time for a few frugal things this week, from flowers to freebies and bank account opening.
After the bleak winter weather, I was delighted to spot the first snowdrops to flower in our garden.
It seems so long since there has been any colour amidst the browns, blacks and greens under grey skies. Since then I've spotted a few tiny flashes of pink, from cyclamen at the edge of the lawn, some tentative yellow primroses emerging in the front beds, and delicate white daphne flowers (or at least I think it's daphne) on a bush at the back of the house.
As the days lengthen, and the light lasts longer, I'm enjoying these signs that spring is on its way. Enjoying our garden, and the Suffolk landscape, is such a wonder and all completely free.
If you'd like to see more pictures, I post a photo of a flower a day over on Instagram – do come over there and follow my feed.
This week I was excited to get a parcel in the post (easily pleased, me) with a free book from the Mumsnet Book Club. If you sign up for their book club emails, they often do book giveaways. All you have to do it fill in your details, keep your fingers crossed, and then leave a brief book review if you're lucky enough to win a copy.
I'm really looking forward to reading "The Trouble With Goats and Sheep" by Joanna Cannon. One of the reviews on the cover describes it as "A quirky, moving and beautifully written tale of life in 1970s Britain", so I'm looking forward to wallowing in nostalgia from my own childhood.
I do worry that my children watch too much TV, but sometimes it does actually inspire them to do something else instead. Chopsticks were pressed into action as wands when shouting spells, post Harry Potter viewing, and the sitting room got taken over by a blanket tent after we went to see Swallows and Amazons.
My daughter used part of her Christmas money to buy a Laika DVD boxset – Coraline, Paranorman and The Boxtrolls* – keen to point out that £7 was a good deal for three films.
She was remarkably unmoved by the whole "buttons for eyes" storyline in Coraline that freaked me out, but was very taken by Coraline's mini-me rag doll, and announced that she would like to make her own.
Rather than rushing out to buy materials, I unearthed some possibilities from my fabric stash and dug out a bargain £2.99 book about doll making* that I got ages ago. My daughter decided to use some of the silk left over from my wedding dress and traced a pattern ready to cut out the pieces. She's now part way through sewing it up, and hopefully we can finish the doll, stuffing, button eyes, clothes and all, from things we already have in the house.
I'm not always the biggest fan of money-off vouchers, as they tend focus on branded food.
Often, even after you've used a voucher, the product is still more expensive than if you'd bought an own brand alternative. It feels like you're nabbing a bargain, but actually you end up spending more than you need to.
However, I do like vouchers where you get something completely free, and last Sunday when we went to Morrisons I remembered to use a combination of vouchers sent by post, email and via supermarket cashback apps.
I used one of the Rachel's Organic vouchers I blogged about before to get a free pot of their £1.84 low-fat rhubarb yogurt.
I also claimed the £2 cost of a box of 24 Weetabix via TopCashback's Snap & Save. The offer is still valid through Sunday (12 February) if you get a shimmy on.
I also lashed out on some no added sugar Ribena, but took advantage of a 50p off voucher from a Change4Life email, plus another 25p off via the TopCashback mobile app.
It's hard to justify the Ribena, as I could have bought a perfectly good litre of Morrisons no added sugar blackcurrant high juice squash for £1.36, rather than the £1.73 the 850ml Ribena cost me after discounts, but it cheered the children up.
I'm still keen to earn as much interest as possible on our savings, even if it's tricky when rates are so rubbish right now. Current accounts seem to be one of the few places where you can earn slightly higher interest, albeit on limited amounts.
Last Saturday I got round to setting up yet another current account, this time with Bank of Scotland.
I applied online and ticked the "Vantage" box, which means I can earn as much as 3% on balances up to £5,000.
I'll happily pocket an extra £150 a year, especially when the new Personal Savings Allowance means basic-rate taxpayers can earn £1,000 a year in interest without paying a penny in tax, and even higher-rate taxpayers can earn £500 a year tax-free.
The good news is that you don't have to switch your current account to benefit and there's no acccount fee, but you do need to pay in £1,000 a month and pay at least two direct debits every month. For details of other high interest current accounts on offer, check out my post here.
Once the computer generated my account number and sort code, I was able to tweak the standing orders that move money round between our different accounts, so that £1,000 will be paid into the Bank of Scotland account every month.
The letter with my internet banking code showed up yesterday, so I've now been able to set up a standing order to transfer the money out of Bank of Scotland a few days later, and back into our main current account. I was also able to check that the £1 test payment I did on Saturday showed up in the right place, and then transfer more of our savings.
The direct debits are slightly trickier. I prefer to pay most of my direct debits from my Santander 123 current account, as it pays cashback on household bills that covers the fiver-a-month fee.
Instead, I've changed our direct debit details on the TV licence website, so it will now go out of the new Bank of Scotland account, and I've also set up a pound-a-month direct debit to Shelter. It may be a minimal contribution, but it meets the account criteria, and I know the money will go to a good cause. Hopefully as it's an automated payment it won't cost the charity too much to adminster.
I've written this all out because although it may sound a bit complicated, once you've set it up, everything happens automatically and you can just sit back and pocket the interest.
So that's my round up of five frugal things this week. Now over to you – any thrifty successes to celebrate? I'd love to hear!
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Thanks Becky! I really enjoyed making stuff myself as a child (still do, given half a chance) so I'm been hoping my daughter might be interested herself. Fingers crossed… Should think of my son too, he's been doing a bit of cross stitch after he was inspired by making a blowfish hand puppet at school.
Spooky indeed. I love rag dolls – still have one I made myself as a child.
Fundamentally, companies offer vouchers to encourage us to buy more stuff, so I try to be wary if I'm keeping to a budget. Do wish we had an Aldi nearby too!
Sounds like a good week – nice boost to your savings balance too!
Thanks Katy. One of my regular saver accounts ended after a year, so I've been trying to find a good home for the cash.


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Pilsicainide intoxication mimicking hyperkalemia effectively managed by prompt diagnosis and emergency haemodialysis
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Yoshitsugu Hirano1,
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8195-1267Hirohisa Fujikawa1,2 and
http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6232-3073Shunichi Shibazaki1
1Department of Emergency and General Internal Medicine, Hitachinaka General Hospital, Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, Japan
2Department of Medical Education Studies, International Research Center for Medical Education, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Correspondence to Dr Hirohisa Fujikawa; hirohisa.fujikawa{at}gmail.com
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2022-252108
A man in his 80s with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and stage 3b chronic kidney disease without renal replacement therapy was presented to the hospital because of anorexia for several days and a general sense of weakness for several hours. He had been taking pilsicainide 150 mg/day for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation for the past 16 years. On examination, bradycardia (40/min) and normal blood pressure (122/45 mm Hg) were observed. Laboratory tests revealed hyperkalemia (6.1 mmol/L) and acute kidney injury with a creatine level of 3.84 mg/dL from a baseline of 2.37 mg/dL. The initial ECG demonstrated bradycardic atrial fibrillation (40/min) with wide QRS (figure 1A). Calcium gluconate and glucose-insulin therapy were administered based on ECG changes due to the initially suspected hyperkalemia. However, the treatment was ineffective, and the ECG changed to an accelerated idioventricular rhythm of 105/min (figure 1B) and decreased blood pressure. Based on the clinical course, we suspected the diagnosis of pilsicainide intoxication induced by dehydration due to anorexia and subsequent acute kidney injury. Therefore, it was discontinued, and emergency haemodialysis was performed. Two hours after initiating dialysis, the ECG returned to sinus rhythm (figure 1C) and blood pressure returned to baseline.
(A) First ECG showed bradycardic atrial fibrillation with wide QRS. (B) Second ECG showed accelerated idioventricular rhythm. (C) Two hours after initiating haemodialysis, the ECG showed sinus rhythm.
The serum pilsicainide concentration was 3.54 µg/mL on admission, which was significantly higher than the therapeutic range (0.20–0.90 µg/mL), confirming the diagnosis of pilsicainide intoxication. After haemodialysis, pilsicainide concentration decreased to 2.6 µg/mL. The patient's postadmission course was uneventful, and he was discharged on the ninth day of hospitalisation. Since paroxysmal atrial fibrillation did not recur without pilsicainide, it was discontinued as is. The patient has no recurrence of the arrhythmia.
Pilsicainide is a pure sodium channel blocker frequently used in East Asia for atrial fibrillation and other tachyarrhythmias as an antiarrhythmic drug with fewer adverse effects. Because most pilsicainide is excreted from the kidney, its dosage should be adjusted according to renal function.1 However, awareness of the need for dose adjustment has been limited among clinicians, and pilsicainide intoxication may often be overlooked. Although its usual dosage is 150 mg/day, in the present case, the patient should have been started at 25 mg every other day of pilsicainide, and its serum concentration should have been monitored very closely thereafter.2
Typical clinical presentation of pilsicainide intoxication includes arrhythmia, such as ventricular fibrillation,3 ventricular tachycardia,4 and torsades de pointes.5 Because pilsicainide intoxication more likely occurs in patients with renal impairment and the ECG waveform is similar to that of hyperkalemia (eg, wide QRS complex), pilsicainide intoxication may mimic hyperkalemia.
As pilsicainide intoxication may potentially lead to life-threatening conditions, such as severe cardiogenic shock and death,6 early diagnosis and treatment are crucial. However, no treatment strategy has been established. Magnesium sulfate and sodium bicarbonate may be effective,7 8 but there are few reports of actual use of these drugs and their effectiveness is not certain. The effect of haemodialysis on prognosis among patients with pilsicainide intoxication is also controversial because of limited data. However, such as this case, several case reports suggest that, although the removal rate of pilsicainide by haemodialysis is not high, a slight decrease in blood levels of the drug can improve symptoms.9 Thus, haemodialysis is a treatment that should be considered in emergency settings.
Patient's perspective
I am glad that my illness is gone. I was very careful not to forget to take my medicine, but I was surprised to find out that it could make me sick.
Pilsicainide is a pure sodium channel blocker frequently used in Asia for tachyarrhythmias.
Because there is scant awareness of the need for dose adjustment of pilsicainide among clinicians, the diagnosis of pilsicainide intoxication may often be delayed.
Pilsicainide intoxication may mimic hyperkalemia because of its ECG waveform (eg, wide QRS complex).
Consent obtained directly from patient(s).
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Contributors YH drafted the manuscript. HF reviewed and supervised the manuscript. SS acquired data and reviewed and supervised the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Case reports provide a valuable learning resource for the scientific community and can indicate areas of interest for future research. They should not be used in isolation to guide treatment choices or public health policy.
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