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Key considerations for conducting Chinese medicine clinical trials in hospitals
Johannah L Shergis1,
Shefton Parker1,
Meaghan E Coyle1,
Anthony L Zhang1 &
Charlie C Xue1
Conducting clinical trials of Chinese medicines (CM) in hospitals presents challenges for researchers. The success of hospital-based CM clinical trials may be influenced by the protocol design, including the maintenance of CM theory in compliance with scientific rigour and hospital guidelines and justified treatment approaches with results that can translate into clinical practice. Other influences include personnel and resources such as a dedicated team open to CM with an established research culture and the ability to maximise participant recruitment. This article identifies the key challenges and limitations of conducting CM clinical trials in Australian hospitals.
Chinese medicine (CM) treatments, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, remedial manual therapy, and exercise therapy (Tai Chi) are growing in popularity [1–3]. At the same time the healthcare community have begun to acknowledge the preferences of patients to receive treatment with CM in the United Kingdom, United States and Australia [4–7]. In Australia, CM practitioners must be registered nationally by the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia through the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency in order to practice acupuncture and prescribe Chinese herbal medicine [8].
The practice and paradigmatic philosophies of CM differ from those of Western medicine (WM). Traditional CM diagnostic methods consider factors such as the environment, seasons, emotions, diet, and lifestyle. In addition WM diagnostic approaches are also used by CM practitioners to provide a comprehensive diagnosis and individualised treatment plan. In contrast, WM focuses on pathological processes and uses diagnostic instruments or tests or both to classify illness, and places less of an emphasis on a person's interaction with the environment. These differences may create gaps in communication between the disciplines; however, recently cooperation has grown [9].
Evidence-based medicine (EBM) including randomized controlled trials (RCT) is likely to bridge the gap further between CM and WM. Increasing numbers of RCTs are being undertaken to determine the efficacy and safety of CM interventions [10]. CM researchers have been striving to achieve high standards of scientific rigor through RCTs. However, this has presented challenges in harmonizing CM theory and the RCT design required to enable effective translation [11].
Given the relatively short history of RCTs in CM outside China, a substantial proportion of CM studies were usually conducted in universities or community clinics. In Australia, hospitals are increasingly involved in clinical studies since the introduction of national strategies and processes to encourage greater engagement and participation of hospitals in research [12]. A search of the Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) on 23 August 2012 identified 144 alternative and complementary medicine RCTs with ethical approval being conducted in Australia. Of these, 71 were CM studies, and 16 were identified as being conducted in hospitals. The availability of participants (e.g., acute, sub-acute and outpatients), easy access to hospital resources (e.g., functional magnetic resonance imaging, fMRI) and medical expertise are major factors which make hospitals suitable environments for undertaking CM clinical trials.
As a typical example, this paper will highlight some of the challenges of undertaking RCTs in CM interventions, based on our multi-centre hospital studies in Melbourne, Australia (Table 1). The Multiple Emergency Department Acupuncture Trial (MEDACT) evaluated the analgesic effect of acupuncture for patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with low back pain, ankle sprain or migraine [13]. This study was pragmatic in design and allocated participants randomly to one of three groups: acupuncture alone; acupuncture plus pharmacotherapy; and pharmacotherapy alone. Recruitment occurred in four EDs and the primary outcome was pain relief after one hour. The Ginseng Extract and Respiratory Symptoms (GEARS) is ongoing, and is evaluating the efficacy of a herbal medicine in participants with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) [14]. This study is a two-arm parallel RCT and participants are recruited through four metropolitan hospitals. This paper will discuss the issues we encountered, including protocol design, personnel and resources, and participant recruitment.
Table 1 Characteristics of the MEDACT and GEARS clinical trials
Protocol design
RCTs should meet standards of rigorous scientific design. RCTs need to incorporate design elements to maintain internal and external validity for generalisability. In Australian hospitals, CM treatments are not prescribed routinely; thus, researchers need to ensure that the trial is implemented in accordance with hospital policies and guidelines without compromising the quality of the research. Furthermore, in order to be clinically relevant, the results of the trial should be translatable to a clinical practice setting.
A major consideration in designing a hospital-based CM RCT is the study design. Feasible protocols are required to implement and researchers need to consider the appropriateness and justification for complex individualised interventions and non-standard treatments, particularly when using herbal medicines [15].
Another main consideration for CM studies is the justification of intervention. This is determined predominantly through historical use and is usually supported by records with pharmacological and toxicological reports and detailed information of the herbal product's constituents. Acupuncture studies may encounter similar questions regarding evidence base and mechanism of action, to justify its use for a particular health condition.
Traditional CM diagnosis and treatment are based on interview and observation of the patient, and do not require instrumental tests, as in WM. When a WM diagnosis is required to assess eligibility for inclusion in a pragmatic trial, and the CM diagnosis is used only to guide selection of an appropriate treatment for each individual, the trial may be better suited to the hospital setting. For example, the MEDACT study required the WM diagnosis of an ankle sprain, migraine or low back pain [13]. Although a CM diagnosis was not an inclusion criterion, the acupuncturists were able to select appropriate acupuncture points based on CM theory.
In contrast, the GEARS study included participants according to the WM diagnosis of COPD in addition to the CM diagnosis of lung qi deficiency or spleen qi deficiency, or both. The intervention in this study was a herb used to treat lung qi deficiency or spleen qi deficiency, or both [14]. The WM and CM diagnoses enabled the translation of the outcomes into clinical practices.
The RCTs that require specialist testing and diagnostic equipment to confirm a diagnosis may be better suited to the hospital setting. Through negotiation with relevant hospital departments, access to testing and equipment may facilitate trial recruitment and reduce costs. Diagnostic X-ray was often required in the MEDACT study to exclude injuries caused by fracture. In the GEARS study, lung function testing was undertaken using spirometry, hospital pathology laboratories performed full blood examinations, including tests of liver and kidney function and trial medications were dispensed from the hospital pharmacy.
Personnel and resources
Conducting a high standard clinical trial requires a dedicated and experienced research team. Skilled investigators and trial coordinators are frequently employed by hospital research departments and are essential in a successful study [16]. The culture of an organisation and their openness to CM theory will aid in the conduct of the trial and contribute to recruitment success [17]. A hospital setting would be counterproductive if researchers in hospitals are not enthusiastic in CM research projects.
In the MEDACT study, ED doctors confirmed eligibility of participants then qualified acupuncturists delivered the acupuncture treatments. In the GEARS study, a qualified CM practitioner was employed during the screening process to ensure the participants met the pre-specified CM diagnostic criteria. All other activities, including randomisation, were completed by a clinical trial coordinator employed by the hospitals.
Study sites should be accessible to trial participants and responsive to queries if problems arise. Hospitals often have an established research culture and can offer a setting that improves the running of trials by providing the facilities required to ensure 'Good Clinical Practice' (GCP). Other advantages include the availability of facilities (e.g., radiology and pathology equipment) and trained specialized staff. Hospital based pharmacy departments are often a convenient location for storing and dispensing study medications, which assist in maintaining the integrity of blinding. Availability of these facilities was crucial to the conduct of both MEDACT and GEARS.
Hospitals have the potential to be more expensive than universities or clinic settings for conducting RCTs when taking into account the costs of site-set up, ongoing fees, personnel, per-recruitment charges and the legal costs of clinical trial agreements. This was found to be the case for the GEARS study. The study incurred approximately $5,500 (Australian dollars) of additional hospital fees per site. This included ethics, site-set up, administration fees, ongoing fees, and additional per-recruitment charges of up to $250. The MEDACT study also incurred similar costs.
Participant recruitment
Recruitment and retention of participants in clinical trials can be challenging due to trial-specific demands, the availability of patients, the preferences of patients and informed consent [18]. Individuals may participate in CM studies just as willingly as WM studies [19]; however, there is a dearth of research evaluating how the trial site might influence study participation.
The attitudes of potential participants towards CM clinical trials also influence recruitment [17, 20]. Positive attitudes in recruitment for CM clinical trials include: (1) CM is considered safer and less invasive than WM; (2) CM treatments may help to reduce dependence on conventional medications; and (3) the willingness of participants to try new interventions at little cost or harm to themselves. By contrast, barriers to recruitment include: (1) doubt about the effectiveness of treatments; (2) lack of knowledge of how CM may work; (3) participants are not willing to change their current health care options and reluctant for randomisation when CM treatments are readily available in the community.
In the MEDACT study, patients were approached for screening soon after triage by the ED nurse. An early approach appeared to improve the chances of participation. The steady flow of patients through the ED combined with the motivation of these patients to obtain pain relief enabled satisfactory recruitment within a relatively short period. Little advertisement or incentive saved costs and enabled staff to concentrate on the ED during peak times in order to maximise recruitment.
A different recruitment strategy was used for the GEARS study as patients with stage II COPD were more likely to be outpatients. The recruitment strategy included media promotion, advertising in clinic rooms, and physician referrals. As this trial has not been completed, we have not yet evaluated the recruitment strategy.
The appropriateness of conducting a hospital-based CM clinical trial depends on the requirements for the clinical setting. We identified several key elements to consider before conducting a CM RCT in a hospital, including protocol design; personnel and resources; and participant recruitment.
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In today's web-and-data-driven world, cybersecurity must be a top priority in both the private and public sector. The state's current antiquated technology systems put Illinois citizens and their information at risk—something Governor Rauner and the team at the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) are seeking to change.
This week, the Governor's office and DoIT announced a plan intended to better safeguard state operations and the personal information of Illinois residents, by protecting state of Illinois information and systems, reducing cyber risk, advancing the highest level of cybersecurity capability and a proactive approach to cybersecurity. The plan was developed after a comprehensive risk and cybersecurity capability assessment, and an analysis of current and emerging cybersecurity threats.
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Xbox 360's best XBLA games of all time: #10 – 6
By Nick Santangelo	• 6 years ago
Xbox Live Arcade began its life on Microsoft's Xbox 360 simply enough. When eager gamers bought up Xbox 360s on launch day (November 22, 2005), they found a free copy of Hexic HD pre-loaded on their hard drives. Of course, it was another launch title that secured the platform's success. Bizarre's Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved both gave birth to the twin-stick shooter craze and demanded gamers take Xbox Live Arcade, which started in disc form back on the original Xbox, seriously as a digital games platform. Bizarre's side project paved the way for the enormous variety of retro revivals, HD remakes, original indie projects, major studio releases, free-to-play games and more that have come to call XBLA home in the years since.
Today, we're approximately one month away from the launch of the Xbox One, which will signal the end of XBLA as we have come to know it these past eight years. While Microsoft's Xbox line will continue to be home to myriad low-cost downloadable video games, the XBLA moniker will not make the transition to Xbox One. It's going down with the figurative (and literal) Xbox 360 boat. So what better time than now to count down the best XBLA games to ever grace the Xbox 360?
It wasn't easy, but our staff has sorted through all of the best XBLA releases over the years and picked the ones that we feel are the true standout stars of the platform. Check back with us throughout the week as we run down five of Xbox Live Arcade's top games every night. And don't forget to head to the comments to let us know how much you love (or hate) our picks.
(Editor's Note: Voting was conducted in early September. No games released post-Summer of Arcade 2013 were considered eligible.)
10.) 1 vs 100
Ryan Thompson, Contributor — One of the promises of the Xbox 360 console that went largely unfulfilled was the idea that Xbox Live would expand to a point of truly joining together the entire community of players. The truth is that not a lot has changed since players began playing Halo 2 online almost a decade ago: we still join lobbies and play with small groups of people.
1 vs 100 was a grand experiment to address that issue, and, in many ways, the game was far ahead of its time. The game show, which aired live on the Xbox 360, allowed the entire Xbox Live community to play together. One person, selected at random, went up against 100 of his or her peers, with the winning side taking home Xbox Live Points and free games as prizes. The rest of the community of thousands watching the show played along, with each correct answer increasing a player's chances of being selected for one of the seats in the Mob of 100. Since 1 vs 100's cancellation, free-to-play games have become both more standard and more profitable on consoles.
It would be great to see a new experiment like 1 vs 100 play a part in the generation of consoles to come; a game that truly unites the masses, providing a shared experience for everyone.
9.) Battlfield 1943
Brandin Tyrrel, News Editor — When Electronic Arts brought its blockbuster Battlefield series to Xbox Live Arcade in the summer of 2009, the release was, in many ways, the first of its kind. Never before had a massive first-person shooter series specifically targeted the (at the time) smaller downloadable market. Players without the opportunity to run previous versions of the high-end series were finally experiencing the trademark full-scale infantry and vehicular-based battles over land, sea and air. They were suddenly finding themselves in the midst of the Pacific Theater at the height of World War II, with a production value and quality usually reserved for AAA retail titles.
Battlefield 1943's release was a landmark event on Xbox Live Arcade, proving that competitive, multiplayer-centric shooters had a place on the platform. Combining infectious squad-based action with the accessibility of the Xbox Marketplace and the great value in its reduced price, Battlefield 1943 was an instant success, and it still maintains a devoted following. It might not have paved the way for future XBLA online-focused shooters, but it proved that this overlooked market was hungry for more.
8.) Shadow Complex
Scott Baker, Contributor — Shadow Complex was the first game on Xbox Live Arcade to show that downloadable games can look like retail games and even surpass some of them in content and production value. But while it was built in cutting-edge Unreal technology, developer Chair's real goal was to honor Super Metroid, which the studio did with flying colors.
Shadow Complex dropped you in a convoluted labyrinth that was begging to be explored, chock-full of hidden secrets and passageways littered with upgrades. With each pickup, the game evolved with the pickup's new mechanics and abilities to advance you farther into the maze. Super Metroid fans appreciated the Speed Booster, but other items, like the attach-anywhere Hookshot and build-your-own-terrain Foam Gun, managed to push the game past its inspiration.
Chair also mixed things up with an unprecedented two-and-a-half-dimension shooting mechanic, allowing you to point your gun at enemies in the background for a realistic yet retro combat system. Minimalist players could even "break" the game using only the Foam Gun to cleverly slip by every obstacle. Topped off as it is with premium equipment, level-up bonuses, a secret armory and item-tailored challenge levels, Shadow Complex earns its place on our list as one of the richest experiences on Xbox Live Arcade. And we're still waiting for the sequel.
7.) Limbo
Shawn Saris, Contributor – A dark, twisted game that shocked everyone when it was first released, Limbo has gone on to be one of the most well-known XBLA titles to ever exist. For many, it was the title that lured them into the Arcade bubble, an area which had yet to really explode with many popular titles at the time of the game's release. Limbo stood out far above the crowd because of its unique art style and dark atmosphere. It was a simple game that told a twisted story and never held the player's hand along the way. Death is a common occurrence in Limbo, with traps and monsters sitting, waiting for the moment they can jump out and end the young protagonist's journey, and the game's ending was, in its own dark way, rewarding.
The dark atmosphere, the challenging puzzles and the fear of every boss encounter all helped to turn Limbo into a game that even years later people rank as one of the best XBLA titles to be released. It went on to win dozens of awards, and many reviewers agreed that the game was a masterpiece. Even in the coming age of next-gen technology, many will hold new Arcade games to the high standard set by Limbo.
6.) Mark of the Ninja
Nick Santangelo, Features Editor — Side-scrolling stealth games weren't a thing before Klei Entertainment made them so, nor were ninja characters that actually acted like ninjas. The industry saw plenty of 3D stealth games prior to Mark of the Ninja; it had previously had no shortage of ninja games; and XBLA alone was already at that point home to a healthy collection of side-scrollers. But a side-scrolling stealth title starring a ninja? Those were in short supply.
Lead Designer Nels Anderson explained to me at PAX Prime 2012 that he and his team members had had no choice but to develop all the rules of 2D stealth on their own. Why? Because there was no one to copy. Amazingly, Klei did more than create a working 2D stealth system — it created the most intuitive stealth system in gaming.
In stark contrast to many stealth games, Mark of the Ninja players are almost always able to deduce whether or not an action will alert guards, and they can develop an appropriate plan of action and feel like something approaching a truly surreptitious ninja as a result. Mark of the Ninja doesn't just have good stealth gameplay. It has the gold standard for stealth gameplay.
Wondering what the rest of XBLAFans' picks for Xbox 360?s best Xbox Live Arcade games are? Stop back in tomorrow to see us continue counting down the top 25 games! Meanwhile, take a look at the games that previously made the list:
Xbox 360's best XBLA games of all time: #25 – 21
Xbox 360's best XBLA games of all time: #5 – 1
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Nick has been a gamer since the 8-bit days and has been reporting on the games industry since 2011. Don't interrupt him while he's questing through an RPG or watching the Eagles, Phillies, 76ers or Flyers. Follow Nick Santangelo on Twitter.
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(Rockford, Ill. - 08/08/2018) – United Way of Rock River Valley is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Frank Ware Award of Excellence, awarded to individuals in our area who exemplify a high-level of excellence in service to others, human service advocacy, and an unwavering commitment to our community. This award honors the spirit of Frank Ware, beloved former President/CEO of Janet Wattles Center, who spent over 30 years advocating and fighting for quality care on behalf of the most marginalized members in this community. His high standards and expectations resulted in better care for those in need.
One award recipient will be determined by a committee of community leaders and announced during United Way's Campaign Kickoff event in September. Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28 and are available at www.wevolunteer.org.
For more information on United Way's Frank Ware Award of Excellence, contact Linda Childers by calling 815-968-5400.
(Rockford, Ill. - 05/27/2018) - United Way of Rock River Valley and FamilyWize announced today that Winnebago and Ogle county residents have saved $3.8 million on prescription medications through the organizations' partnership since launching the program locally in 2007. The results were revealed in their annual Health Impact Report, a compilation of data reflecting the health and financial support offered by United Way and FamilyWize in its joint community initiatives across the country.
In May, FamilyWize acknowledged Mental Health Awareness Month by joining the mental health community in their efforts to educate patients on the importance of treatment adherence. FamilyWize commits itself to increasing the public's understanding surrounding mental illness and patients' accessibility to affordable medications. One in six adult Americans are affected by mental health conditions, with 56 percent of adults with mental illness not receiving treatment.
"Rising prescription prices continue to be a major burden for individuals and families in our community, whether their medications are for mental health or another chronic illness. We consider ourselves advocates for individuals struggling with the high costs of mental illness," said Roman Salamon, communications and marketing director of United Way of Rock River Valley. "Our partnership with FamilyWize enables us to address this issue by offering abundant resources to all community members seeking affordable healthcare. The impact we're making is changing lives, and we look forward to supporting many more families in the years to come."
"It's heartening to see the far-reaching impact we've achieved through our strong ongoing partnership with United Way," added Dan Barnes, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of FamilyWize. "Together we are reaching millions of Americans, and we will continue working toward our goal of helping to educate people across the United States on ways to significantly lower drug costs and maintain prescription adherence."
FamilyWize is one of the longest running prescription savings programs in the country and is accepted at most pharmacies nationwide, covering all FDA-approved prescription medications. Over 1,000 United Ways have collaborated with FamilyWize to help over 11 million Americans save more than $1 billion, with an average savings of 45 percent since the partnership began.
The FamilyWize program is free, has no eligibility or registration requirements, and provides families and individuals access to affordable prescription medications. Visit www.familywize.org to download their Apple or Android mobile app, print out the discount card, or simply learn more about the program. The card is also available at United Way of Rock River Valley.
For more information about United Way of Rock River Valley, visit www.unitedwayrrv.org or call 815-968-5400.
Since 2005, FamilyWize has helped over 11 million Americans live healthier lives by saving them more than $1 billion on life-saving prescription drugs. By aggregating large groups of patients, FamilyWize advocates and negotiates for deep discounts on prescription drugs which it then passes on in full to patients. FamilyWize partners with some of the most respected community groups and health care providers in the country, including United Way Worldwide, National Council for Behavioral Health, Mental Health America, and American Heart Association, among thousands of other community organizations. To use FamilyWize, download our card or mobile app at https://familywize.org/free-prescription-discount- card.
United Way of Rock River Valley is announcing recently-enhanced features to MyFreeTaxes that allow most filers to complete their taxes in under one hour. MyFreeTaxes.com is a safe, easy and completely free way for individuals or families earning $66,000 or less to file their state and federal taxes.
For the past nine years, United Way has partnered with H&R Block to provide free tax filing services for federal and state taxes in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since that time, the partnership has helped nearly a million people file their returns, bringing more than $1 billion in refunds back to local communities. Since 2013, United Way of Rock River Valley has seen the use of online returns in our community grow by 14 percent.
"Tax season is a source of stress for most individuals," says Paul Nolley, community impact manager, United Way of Rock River Valley. "Many are worried they'll make a mistake, won't get their full refund or will pay too much. With MyFreeTaxes, filers can get support from IRS-certified specialists and cut down the time it takes to complete their returns."
Search tool for Goodwill of Northern Illinois GoodTAXES locations for individuals preferring to file their taxes in-person through a volunteer tax preparer.
MyFreeTaxes comes with the same brand promise as all H&R Block's products: that consumers are guaranteed a maximum refund, 100 percent accuracy and 100 percent satisfaction. H&R Block's DIY products are based on 60-plus years of preparing income tax returns.
Individuals may call 815-987-6200 or go online to www.goodwillni.org/good-taxes to schedule an in-person appointment with a volunteer tax preparer through Goodwill's GoodTAXES program.
United Way of Rock River Valley partnered with Top Box Foods to increase access to healthy and affordable food in two local neighborhood food deserts. The Chicago-based nonprofit group will provide boxes of quality farm-fresh fruits and vegetable and delicious fresh-frozen meats at discounted prices over the next three months at two United Way Strong Neighborhoods Houses. This is Top Box Foods' first venture in Rockford-area, which operates locations throughout Cook County and Lake County, and is open to the entire public.
Access to quality food sources have diminished for residents living near the Strong Neighborhoods Houses at 908 8th Avenue and 1233 Revell Avenue due to the vacant Highlander store on Rural Street and recent fire devastation of El Olivo Grocery on Seventh Street. Top Box Foods specifically focuses its work in food deserts and closely works with suppliers to purchase foods at reasonable costs. Bundled in boxes, fresh fruits and vegetable and frozen meats, poultry, and fish are then available for purchase by residents at up to 40 percent less than retail. Food items include apples, berries, tomatoes, chicken breasts, shrimp and sirloin steaks. Cash, credit card and Link Card are accepted.
The Top Box Foods distribution center in Rockford is part of United Way's Strong Neighborhoods Initiative, which dramatically improves the quality of life for children and families in two of the region's most challenged neighborhoods. Through neighborhood engagement discussions, United Way discovered how constraints related to limited income, time and distance make it difficult for residents to access healthier foods.
Strong Neighborhoods House (908 8th Avenue, Rockford, Ill.): 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Strong Neighborhoods House (1233 Revell Avenue, Rockford, Ill.): 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Strong Neighborhoods House (1233 Revell Avenue, Rockford, Ill.): 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
GPS Faith Community Church (10714 N. 2nd Street, Machesney Park, Ill.): 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.


Lark & Creese are excited to announce our involvement in Huon Aquaculture's new recirculation hatchery at Judbury. This state-of-the-art facility will be one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere utilising zero-discharge methods in order to achieve a sustainable production workflow.
This is a complex engineering project requiring on-going liaison with a diverse group of contractors and project managers in order to achieve a successful outcome for the client. We are extremely proud of the quality of this project and its benefits to the Tasmanian environment and economy.


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Want an exciting cultural and heritage experience? 'Somerset Life' discovers the delights of our county town. Be it Tantone in the Domesday Book or Toneborough in Thomas Hardy's novels, modern-day Taunton owes its prominence to its position on the...
Ever since the Saxons pushed the Romano-British Celts back into present-day Devon in the 690s, the Vale of Taunton has remained one of England's prized assets. Protected on three sides by upland terrain, the vale is a land of plenty. In 1609, John Norden, the country's greatest topographer, described it as the 'Paradise of England'.
Taunton prospered under the Saxons. Later, the Diocese of Winchester, annexing town and vale, grew powerful on its milk and honey. Later still, the monarchy took charge, issuing a royal charter. The town lost that privilege when it backed the Parliamentarians in the English Civil War, but it grew regardless, producing silk and cloth. Like so much of Somerset, though, many tapped its wealth and tried to impose their will, but Taunton remained its own town.
Never more so than now will today's visitor discover a town very much in control of its destiny.
Hit the downtown
Follow the excellent Taunton Heritage Trail from the castle where King Ine, King of Wessex from 688-726, built the original castle in 700 to consolidate the territorial gains of his predecessor. The castle's Assize Hall is where Judge Jeffries] took three days to condemn 526 followers of the Duke of Monmouth to death after defeat at the Battle of Sedgemoor in 1685, less than a month after Monmouth had arrived in Taunton to declare himself King of England. A plaque at the northern end of the High Street commemorates the Duke's folly. Tudor House on Fore Street, Taunton's oldest building, takes up the story as Royalist Sir William Portman owned the 14th-century building when he escorted the Duke to London to be hanged.
Despite its turbulent history, today the castle is the benign custodian of Somerset County Museum, home to the fabulous Shapwick Hoard of Roman coins. (Somerset County Museum will close to the public on 19 April 2008 for a two-year re-fit before re-opening as the Museum of Somerset in the summer of 2010.) Nearby, eye-catching creeper covers the Old Municipal Buildings where Bishop Richard Foxe founded a grammar school in 1522, which continued until 1870. The beamed main hall still hosts civic functions.
Taunton takes pride in its links with the church. St Mary Magdalene Church boasts the highest church tower in Somerset, with Glastonbury Tor and Alfred's Tower visible from the top. The Unitarian movement also put down strong roots here. The Mary Street Unitarian Chapel still has its original 18th-century interior where Coleridge and John Wesley once preached.
In such an enlightened town, perhaps it is no surprise to learn that visitors can walk across the universe, albeit a scaled-down version. The Somerset Space Walk is a model of our solar system, with planets marked at intervals along the canal path between Taunton and Bridgwater. Start at the Pluto stone by Tone Bridge.
Eating and sleeping
Taunton's café culture offers welcome respite. Favourite haunts include Roots on Bath Place, Rendezvous by St Mary Magdalene Church, Olive Tree by Tone Bridge and Pain Et Vin on St James Street.
For dinner, The Willow Tree (tel 0844 567 2391) on Tower Lane is run by Darren Sherlock, former head chef to the Roux Brothers. Fish lovers might enjoy French-run Hugo's (tel 01823 323213) on Cheapside, which is supplied by Taunton fishmonger Phil Bowditch.
The Castle Hotel (tel 01823 272671) remains the most luxurious place in town to rest your head, while Richard Guest's innovative cooking continues to win plaudits in the Michelin-starred restaurant.
For the best of town and country, Bindon Country House Hotel at Langford Budville, near Wellington (tel 01823 400070) makes a delightful retreat, as does the stylish, modern chic of The Farmers Inn at Higher West Hatch (tel 01823 480480).
For views over Taunton Vale, the Lamb & Flag (tel 01823 421736) on Blagdon Hill has few rivals. Further west, The Blue Ball Inn at Triscombe, near Bishops Lydeard (tel 01984 618242) offers B&B and award-winning food. A drive to the Carew Arms at Crowcombe (tel 01984 618631) via Nether Stowey passes by where Coleridge and Wordsworth once lived.
Higher Dipford Farm at Trull (tel 01823 275770) promises B&B on a working dairy farm only three miles from Taunton, or dine with other guests round a large pine table at Bashfords Farmhouse, West Bagborough (tel 01823 432015), three miles from the restored West Somerset Railway (tel 01643 704996). Grander still is Montys Court at Norton Fitzwarren (tel 01823 432255), which has remained in the same family since 1838.
Things to take home
Craft Co-operative Makers (tel 01823 251121) on Bath Place features the work of 14 Somerset artists, including founder-member Sibylle Wex from Williton, who produces painted silk scarves for women and ties for men.
Cooks who care about ingredients will appreciate 'Jam With Lamb: Seasonal West Country Cooking' by Richard Guest, head chef at The Castle Hotel . The book includes recipes, tips on finding food in the wild and details of specialist food producers in the Westcountry.
Market days in Taunton bring a buzz to the centre. The WI Country Market on Bath Place opens Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings, while there are Farmers' Markets every Thursday on the High Street, and Taunton Antiques Centre on Silver Street hosts an Antiques Market every Monday.
Sports fans are accommodated all year round in Taunton. Taunton Racecourse (tel 01823 337172), two miles south of the town on the B3170, holds race days throughout the National Hunt season. During the summer, Somerset County Cricket Club (tel 0845 337 1875) makes a wonderful day out, either watching men or women since it became the official home of the England women's team in 2006. Spare a moment to visit Somerset Cricket Museum, considered one of the best in the country.
Restored in the late '90s, Hestercombe Gardens at Cheddon Fitzpaine (tel 01823 413923) is one of England's finest gardens. Marvel at the formal Edwardian garden created by Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll, then discover a wilder side of lakes and temples.
The ancient art of basketmaking is still practised at Coate & Son Willows and Wetlands Centre at Stoke St Gregory (tel 01823 490249), founded in 1819 by Robert Coate and still run by the Coate family today. The drive there is worth the visit alone.
To the north-west, follow Coleridge and Wordsworth across the ancient uplands of the Quantocks, or picnic on the rolling Blackdown Hills to the south. Old pedunculate oaks, stinking iris and purple hairstreak butterflies await visitors to Neroche Forest, near Buckland St Mary, which has spectacular views over Taunton Vale from the car park at Staple Hill. BY STEPHEN TATE. PHOTOS BY TONY HOWELL
Taunton TIC tel 01823 336344, www.heartofsomerset.com
Once part of a Norman fortress, The Castle Hotel dates back to the 12th century
Tone Bridge at dusk


Tiny houses have recently had a massive rise in popularity in New Zealand. Housing has become increasingly unaffordable for both young and old, people are becoming more conscious of their impact on this planet and the search for happiness is leaving people questioning the typical 40 hour work week. At 25, Kyle realised the importance of being debt-free as soon as possible, and decided to build a tiny house rather than service a mortgage on a standard sized house for the next 30 years.
Not only will he soon be debt free at 28, but as Chair of the Canterbury Tiny House Society, he and others have big plans to create a first-of-kind in New Zealand Tiny House Village in the Christchurch Residential Red Zone. He believes the biggest potential for tiny houses is the ability to form like-minded communities that have shared common areas, community gardens and communal social events, with an aim to re-establish a much needed sense of belonging and tribe.
Come along and hear about his personal journey building the tiny house, the multitude of benefits of living tiny, the challenges they have had to overcome with such a new movement as well as the opportunities tiny houses hold for the future of New Zealand.


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Video²: Nokia 8 positively received by critics; but camera could be better
Stipe | 31/08/2017 | NOKIA, Phones | 16 Comments
Photo credit: Suomimobiili.fi
Judging by the reviews published so far, Nokia 8 could turn out to be the best received Nokia-branded flagship device ever. Frankly, all Nokia-branded Lumia flagships were innovative and special, but Microsoft's Windows Phone OS and the restrictions of the OS lowered the score of Nokia flagships in every review, so it was not strange to expect that an Android-running Nokia smartphone would be well received. It would be a shame not to mention Nokia N9 or Nokia N8, but again the OS situation had been always a burden for the fantastic hardware, but not any more.
The well known "global" tech sites, like GSMArena and Recombu published, among first, their reviews of the Nokia 8 and they are mainly positive. They note that a €599 price point is reasonable for a device running Snapdragon 835, even though the lack of a "bezel-less" display puts the Nokia 8 more in the OnePlus 5 category (affordable flagship) and not with the "big boys" like Galaxy S8 or now LG V30.
Photo credit: GSMArena.com
GSMArena surprised me personally with the Nokia 8 review, because they had some strange complaints about the Nokia 3 and 6 (like strangely placed fingerprint sensor or smallish battery capacity (3000mAh), but good endurance(?)). They loved the Nokia 5, though, and they did a fair thing by revising the Nokia 6 review, which is much better with the global variant. GSMArena's review of Nokia 8 in written form can be found here, but down below you can check the newly added video review.
The video review mostly reflects the written one, and without a Nokia 8, I cannot judge how good the device really is. One thing I noticed, apart from the small mistake in the battery capactiy (3090mAh, not 3100mAh), is that the guy in the video says that "the bottom (mono 🙁) firing speaker is not the loudest, but has pretty clear sound", when in fact, by measurements made by GSMArena itself, Nokia 8 has the loudest speaker. Maybe the loudest phone on the market was not included in the table below.
As well as GSMArena, Recombu also notes that camera, considering Nokia and ZEISS were always best in that field, could be better on the Nokia 8, especially in low-light. It still produces decent photos in low-light, but lacks behind flagship phones from Samsung, LG and Apple. Daylight shots turn out great, but both reviewers noticed autofocus problems. Two segments Nokia 8 is the new king of on the market is the selfie camera and audio recording. Both sites noted that the selfie camera is excellent, and that the 8 produces fantastic audio using Nokia's OZO Audio Technology. Videos taken in 4K resoulution could be better, but a positive thing is that the front camera shoots 4K as well. Recombu's written review can be checked here, while the vide review follows down below.
Two respected German tech sites, Computer Build and Chip gave their opinions about the Nokia 8, too. Computer Builds likes the performance, design, camera with the bothie and livestream function and the display. They don't like the lack of waterproofnes, an easy to scratch back and no exchangeable battery. They gave the 8 a grade of 2.31, described as "Good". Chip.de likes basically everything that Computer Bild likes, but with the exception of the camera, that has problems in low-light. They gave the 8 a 92.2/100 grade. Computer Build review can be found here, while Chip.de's can be read by clicking this link here.
One "first impressions" article I really like is from Gizmodo India. The reason I like it is because the article is spot on why the Nokia 8 is created the way it is and what is the targeted audience. The title goes "HMD Global's Nokia 8 is more ageing Professor X than Iron Man", and it basically says that the 8 is a "conservatively" made smartphone, what is similar to what HMD's Heads of design said about the product and that is that you won't fall in love with the phone on the first sight, but the more you use it, the more you will notice how reliable, durable and timeless the device and design are. I definitely recommend reading Gizmodo's "hands on" here.
Photo credit: Recombu.com
Finnish tech Suomimobiili.fi also did a hands on take on the Nokia 8. For Nokia fans, the 8 will be an awesome device, with a good, but not superb camera, says the author. He also noted that the 8 feels very different from the 5, even though they look similar. Very different in a way that it feels sleeker and more premium. The article can be found on soumimobiili.fi here.
YouTube channel Btekt has excellent content about the Nokia 8 and I really recommend visiting the channel here. From audio comparison, video comparison, livestreams about the 8 – everything can be found at Btekt. Down below, take a look at a "UI review" of Nokia 8's camera app that nicely shows how much room for improvement HMD has.
All in all, it seems that HMD's first flagship device is a success with critics. It cannot beat the top of the line Galaxy phones, and it is not better in every segment from the competition, but for the price of €599, hardly any buyer will be disappointed with the device. Not to mention that in some markets the 8 is selling for under €400.
Judging how HMD nicely updates the software of the Nokia 3, 5 and 6, we can expect software updates that will further improve the camera experience and some stability issues some reviewers faced. At most, I want to see a more "professional" camera app, but the fact that it is Oreo ready is also a big plus for Nokia 8.
Until now, we at NokiaMob like what HMD did with 8, but are still expecting a higher-end flagship that will take on the Galaxy S8, Note 8, LG V30 and soon the Huawei Mate 10. Nokia 8 is priced below these phones, and is a more traditional flagship. We also are eagerly waiting for our review units of Nokia 3, 5, 6 and 8.
Tell us your thoughts about the 8 and first reviews in the comment section down below. 🙂
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The activities listed below are only examples and are not intended to cover every situation. Generally, the activity should be for the direct benefit of our Parish Community – the Church or School. Or it can be an activity performed as part of a parish organization to benefit others outside our parish community.
Except as noted in Mass related items all other items counts as time spent rounded to the nearest ¼ hour.
Watch items listed in Weekend Bulletin "Want Ads" each week.
Working at Athletic events: Concession, Door, Scoreboard, Officiating, Cleanup, etc.
Individual or family volunteer work on parish, or school buildings or grounds – see School or Parish Office for work that needs to be done.
Assist with large mailings for the School or Parish.
Participating in the planning or implementation of any Parish or School event.
Alter Linens – volunteers who was and press the alter linens used during Mass.
Youth Ministry adult volunteers and chaperones.
Parish Pride annual outdoor clean up and landscaping day.
Student's Participation in school Masses as servers, lecture, etc.
Social Time for any committee meeting.
Hours counted for any other type of Service Hour requirements (Confirmation etc.).
Attendance at athletic events as spectator.


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The 2013 US China Investment and Trade Summit brings together approximately 200 private investors, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists from China to meet their public and private sector counterparts in the United States. It will offer a unique opportunity for our business communities to engage each other. The summit will also host a series of project exhibit and match-making sessions. Our "Business Speed Networking" sessions will give projects and entrepreneurs and opportunity to conduct one-on-one introductory meetings with investors, venture capitalists and other entrepreneurs.
Business owners, entrepreneurs, investors and high net-worth individuals from China and the US will attend a special session to look at investment opportunities across the USA.
The US-China Foundation for Exchange and Development, registered in Washington DC, is committed to promoting constructive dialogue, communication and cooperation between the US and China.


All roads led to Egbeda Comprehensive High School, Ibogun on Sunday 10TH OF December, 2017, as prominent Ogun Ifa Priest, Ifakayode Faluade, was crowned Oba of Ibogunland. The son of the late Anikinnikun and Ilufemiloye 1st was more than happy to see a large turnout of guests, who came to share in his joy. City People's Assistant Society Editor, ABIOLA ORISILE, was at Ibogun to serve you hot gists.
Ibogunland is few minutes' drive from Iyana-Coker in Ifo, it is an Owu settlement founded by a group of Owu hunters from Abeokuta towards the end of the Nineteenth Century. However, Ibogun has developed to accommodate other groups of people such as Egbas, Aworis, Eguns among others. And over they years the town has experienced some level of development as it now boasts of electricity, motorable roads, portable water supply etc. It has also become more popular in political landscape of Nigeria and some prominent people who hail from the town has made it popular.
They include former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, His Majesty, Oba Adesanya Dosunmu, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Chief Ogooluwa Bankole, CEO of Premier Lotto boss, the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti, also hailed from there and Chief Ayoka Adebayo, a former INEC Commissioner Ekiti State, to mention few.
Ogun State Commissioner for Chieftaincy Affairs and Local government, Hon Jide Ojuko came in a few minutes past 2 pm not only to perform his obligation, but also to also bring the good will message of the Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun. Hon Ojuko, who came into the venue few minutes past 2pm, spoke well of the new Kabiyesi, saying he could also refer to him as an Awori boy, as he grew up in Ota. He later presented the staff of office to him a few minutes past 3pm.
During the presentation of Staff of Office to Oba Kayode Faluade, Hon Jide Ojuko, revealed to that Kabiyesi's joy should know no bounds as he was crowned. He explained that there allegation that Senator Ibikunle Amosun was only crowning Owu kings. He denied the allegation. He said that as he was speaking to the guests, there were over 250 letters of Obas requesting confirmation from the Governor they will do everything to make sure that they do the needful.
A few minutes past 4pm, a black SUV drove into the premises and it was Oba Olusanya Adegboyega Dosumu, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom. Although he didn't witness the presentation of staff of office but he spent many hours with Oba Ifakayode before he left. So also was prominent Ifa Priest, Ifayemi Elebuibon, who was is very close to Oba Ifakayode even before he became King. He was the one who did the 'Iwure' and declared the event open.
Ask at Ota about Oba Ifakayode's Father, Anikinnikun, and you would be told he was one of the most trustworthy Ifa Priest in Ota. He was said to be very popular because of his uprightness and which made people come from far and wide to seek divination from Ifa through him. It was revealed that he didn't use cowries, He would only look at your palm and speak. It was also revealed that Anikinnikun was able to warm himself into the hearts of many because of his goodwill Oba Ifakayode learnt the rudiments of Ifa and his children are also learning the art Ifa divination from him.
If there is anybody who was happy at Oba Ifakayode's coronation, it was Oba Abdul Fati Akamo and Fuji King, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal. This was revealed in a short interview at the coronation. According to Olu Itori, he revealed that he was adopted by the new Kabiyesi's father, Anikinikun, many years ago when he was running his traveling agency, he explained that Kayode's father was a very powerful herbalist and he was very popular in Ogun. He added that before Ifakayode's father's death, Kabiyesi gave Ifakayode to him and said, he is your brother, nurture him and he has known the new Kabiyesi for over 20years. Another person who couldn't contain his joy was Fuji Czar, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, who explained that Oba Ifakayode was the best choice for the stool. He said that he has known Kabiyesi for close to 20years and he could say he is fit and worthy to be crowned.
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Mrs Yetunde Onanuga, were not at the event, but their contribution was felt. Don't forget that OBJ, the Balogun of Owu Kingdom, also has his roots in Ibogun. Oba Ifakayode explained that he played a major role in ensuring his installation as Oba. So, also was the Depurty Governor of Ogun State, Mrs. Yetunde Onanuga. Her contribution to the approval of Kabiyesi choice was also appreciated.
Oba Ifakayode and his ebony pretty wife, Oloori Amoke, were among early callers at the coronation. They came in as early as 11am and waited for the arrival of the Governor. Those, who know Kabiyesi well said he is a punctual person. He spotted a white flowing aso-oke matched with coral beads with pure 18 carat gold stopper. His wife of over 25years, Oloori Amope, also spotted a special white aso-oke, frilled with quality gold jewellery. Her second appearance was in Orange skirt and blouses, which sat well on her curvy body. Her husband also complemented her by adoring a white special lace.
Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo couldn't make the event but he was repesented by his first daughter, Arewa Omoba Folasade Adeyemi. She was one of the early callers at the event. So, also was Ooni of Ife, His imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan. He sent His High Chief, Sarun Oriowo Oyeyemi. Sarun is the closest Chief to Ooni of Ife. He was at the event with Prince Adebayo Ogunwusi.
Maritime top shot, Princess Toyin Kolade, was all out to support Oba Ifakayode Faluade. She came in a few minutes past 5pm, looking royal in a white buba and iro. As expected, she matched it with a 18carat gold. Her open toes silver Italian shoe and bag dazzled as she walked in. She was one of the celebrities who had no hidden place at the event. She came with exotic expensive wine, which was freely shared guests.
Ashabi Saranda, the pretty wife of Ogun businessman and one of the major players in Quarry business, Otunba Wale Saranda and her friend, Oloori Barakat Akamo and Erelu Folasade Animashaun were among celebrity friends, who made fashion statement at the event. Though, they sew the orange lace into simple iro and buba, but their choice of jewellery made many tongues wag. They adorned their attires with the best of gold and diamond. Their Italian shoes and purse was also orange as they enjoyed the event. Don't forget that they became close through their husbands and they have been friends for over 15years. They all came with their darling husband.
Popular Ogun Big Boy, Dende, was the one who led his clique of friends, Inumidun Caucus . They spotted white flowing agbada. They were among those who made naira rain at the event.
There was an array of prominent Nigerians at the event. Among many sighted were: Oloori Oluwo, Alhaji Lamex, Chief Francis Meshioye and Wife, Ganiyat Oloro(Yeye Biye of Meranland, Dr Muyiwa Olaleye, Hon Olarenwaju Bello, Hon Olujuwon Gbadebo, Mr Simeon, Oba Theophilus Koleosun, Oba Rafiu Ajayi, Oba T.O Afolabi, Oba Tajudeen Osungboye, Oba Elejio, Alhaji Sikiru Atobatele, Hon Sola Onifade, Olufemi Sodeinde, Mrs Oreleyin, Tokaz Hotel boss, Dr Ogundimu Abiodun, Baskelly, Prince Adebayo, Chief Oriowo Oyeyemi, Oba Eselu Kingdom, Oba Kolawole and Olori Toyin Sowemimo, Remilekun Akamo, Sunday Ibadan, Kamoru Yusuf, Engineer Lukman, Dudu Taofeek, Alhja Ejide Socopao, Alhaja Yetunde Abass, Alhaja Silifat Werewere, Erelu Akeronke Ijale, Yeye Oba Alake Oshin, Yeye Bbaab Oba, Kudirat Awopeju and a host of others.


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Designed by the world-renowned golf course architect Dr Alister MacKenzie in 1914, the course has two loops of 9 holes with a white course of 6,477 yards and a par of 71 and a red course of 5,513 yards with a par of 72.
Set in 130 acres of gentle valley, the course combines elements of both parkland and moorland with varied interest from the first hole to the last. Its main feature is the local Oak Beck which meanders alongside the 10th fairway and in front of the 9th and 18th greens, ensuring a high level of concentration when playing approaches and tee shots.
The elevated view from the clubhouse centenary balcony takes in the 18th, 1st, 9th, and 10th fairways in turn, bordered by trees, and each one cut through by Oak Beck to trap the unwary.
The course is economical, with minimal walking times between greens and their following tees. While the course can be quite forgiving, it still commands respect with its fair share of bunkers, water hazards, rough and spinneys lying in wait for a careless shot.
Visitors and members alike regularly praise the quality of the course and the greens, and a friendly welcome awaits all who enjoy playing golf in a delightful setting. The former golfer and commentator Peter Alliss reportedly described Oakdale's 18th as one of the finest finishing holes in Britain. Praise indeed.
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Phone: 01423 567162 Email: info@oakdalegolfclub.co.uk
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Born during the Golden Age of Danish art, the period of such Danish thinkers and artists as Hans Christian Andersen, Søren Kierkegaard, and Bertel Thorvaldsen, Christian Frederic Eckardt became a painter of luminous marine views. Eckardt began his artistic studies in Copenhagen at the young age of thirteen. Munich, Dresden, Venice and Rome provided a greater attraction for Danish artists than Paris, and at the age of 21, he traveled to Germany and Italy to perfect his marine views. Eckardt made his Paris Salon debut in 1856 with a View of Venice, and became a perennial exhibitor after 1859. Success came shortly thereafter, and he was awarded Neuhausen prizes in 1863 and 1871.


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2012 will bring us another Olympic year and for sports fans and Olympic fans it is an exciting time. In the months to come we will see athletes training and preparing for their events and it is time to put down roots for your country and your favorite participants. In the spirit of the Olympics, here are some weird but true Olympic stories worth passing on.
Canadian Lucky Dollar– At the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Canadian hockey teams faced a real challenge. The odds were stacked against them, but early in the games it looked like they had a little better luck with them that day. Both men and women won their finals and it raised the question "Where did their luck come from?" After the ceremonies, the ice-making crew (Canadians themselves) admitted to burying a one-dollar coin under the center ice. This piece is now in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
A walk-in winner- What if you could casually join the Olympics today? Do you think you would go home with a suitcase full of medals? That's what John Pius Boland of Ireland did in the first modern Olympics in 1896. He was orphaned at age 12, and his adoptive parents taught him how to play tennis. He and his buddy were playing recreationally and doing well when he decided to take part in the Games. He won the singles title and the doubles title.
The mysterious helmsman- At the Paris Olympics in 1900, the Dutch rowing team needed a coxswain to compete. The helmsman is a person (preferably short) who sits at the end of a rowboat and shouts "Row! Row! Row!" establish a rhythm with the rowers. The Dutch team took a little boy out of the crowd and chose him as coxswain. It was a very close race but the Dutch won, thanks in part to the loud cries of the little boy. He posed for the victory photo and then he disappeared. They never got to know his name or age and he was never seen again.
Missing medal of Muhammad Ali- The truth about what happened to Ali's gold medal at the Rome Olympics in 1960 may never be known. The 18-year-old, then known by his birth name Cassius Clay, won boxing gold in what would start a famous career. At the time, however, he was not declared a hero. Racism was still rampant in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, and the original story said he was so tired of it that he threw his gold medal in the river. Divers looked for him but he was never found. Ali later said he may have misplaced the medal. Regardless of what happened to him, Olympic officials gave him a replacement at a ceremony in 1996.
What are some of your favorite Olympic stories or legends?
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Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RSR #75 "iBird" – Spark
2008 Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RSR "iBird"
Pilots: J. van Lagen, M. Goosens, M. Holzer
Team: ProSpeed Competition
Race: 23rd overall (LMGTE-Pro) at Le Mans in 2011
Spark - S3416 (resin)
One of the main characteristics that defines Porsche as a car manufacturer is their race heritage. Hence, you can't separate Porsche from racing. So, even if they have SUVs and "family cars" in their lineup, they'll always produce race cars. Introduced in 2006, the 911 (997 generation) GT3 RSR was one of their top-tier racing cars. Built to comply with ACO, FIA-GT and IMSA regulations, out of the assembly line it was ready to race. It counted on a monocoque chassis made of hot-galvanized steel, with a welded-in safety cage. At first it came with a 3795 cm³ boxer-6, but later on (2009) that was expanded to 3996 cm³, delivering 450 hp. A total of 35 units rolled out of Weissach, each costing 349,800 Euro (plus taxes).
With 450 hp on tap and superb aerodynamics, the GT3 RSR was a very competent racing machine.
This GT3 RSR is chassis #WP0ZZZ99Z8S799928, built in 2008. Belgian race team ProSpeed bought it in 2008, and debuted it at the Silverstone Supercar Showdown, in April of 2008. For that year and in the following ProSpeed raced it mostly in smaller FIA GT events, in the GT2 class. However, in 2010, the team enrolled it in bigger events, and in June it debuted at La Sarthe, finishing in 21st overall (seventh place in LMGT2). The next year the ProSpeed #75 was back, but now in LMGTE-Pro. With a very similar result, the team managed a 23rd place overall and seventh place in class. With ProSpeed the car returned to Le Mans in 2013 and 2014, but an accident in practice took it out of the race. Subsequently they sold it to Team AAI and #WP0ZZZ99Z8S799928 raced one last time at La Sarthe in 2015, retiring for good afterward.
The 2011 Le Mans race was prolific for art cars: three of them in two different teams!
Yet, the race results of GT3 RSR #75 is not what makes it special, but the livery. ProSpeed commissioned Loïc Poncelet, a graphic artist at Graffiti Research Organization, a Belgian company that specializes in computerized calligraphy. So, with carte blanche and a 911 GT3 RSR as a canvas, Poncelet created the iBird. According to the artist, his intent was to create "cohesion between nature and modern technology". As a result, the car looks striking, making the iBird one of the most beautiful liveries of recent times. ProSpeed are fans of art cars, and in 2014 they had another GT3 RSR art car at La Sarthe. The beautiful "Triskelion", also penned by Loïc Poncelet.
Both of Poncelet's creations, iBird and Triskelion, side by side.
In scale, I'll repeat what I said about Poncelet's Triskelion: g-o-r-g-e-o-u-s. Spark did a heckuva job on the iBird, hence it looks stunning. Detail level is on par with my other Sparks (therefore, terrific), so all in all a great model. For an art car aficionado this was a must, and I was after it for almost three years. And boy, it was worth the wait – it's stunning! 🥰


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Burn injuries never end well, as they can cause life-long repercussions to victims and their families. If you or a loved one has sustained burn injuries of any kind caused by another person's negligence, you have the right to pursue legal recourse for your losses. Not only do burn injuries cause excruciating pain, but they also leave permanent scars and negatively impact one's life in the future. It is important for victims to know that they have the right to obtain justice and maximum compensation if the burn injuries were caused by another person's negligence.
When it comes to burn injuries, the treatment process is never taken lightly. It is a long and arduous road that requires a very complex treatment plan for victims. Unfortunately, burn injuries almost always end with some type of scarring and mobility defect. It is imperative that you seek help from a Los Angeles burn injury lawyer, as the repercussions are never easy to deal with alone. We will discuss your injuries and will be able to know if you have a case that you can pursue along with the type of compensation you can obtain. By speaking to a burn injury attorney, he or she will be able to alleviate the stresses of the legalities of obtaining compensation for your losses, while you focus on bettering your health.
Burns are classified by degrees and the origin of the injury. Proper treatment is needed for all burns, so it is important that you seek medical attention if you have sustained a burn injury.
There are a total of six different degrees of burns, which are first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth. Most people are familiar with the first three; however, not everyone is aware of fourth, fifth, and sixth, simply because victims do not typically survive from those types of burns.
First Degree Burns: A burn that results in redness on the top layers of the skin, which may feel warm and painful. There are many causes that result in these types of burns, including sunburn or hot water.
Second Degree Burns: Second degree burns result in red, blistering skin and cause a significant amount of pain. When a second degree burn occurs, the deeper layers of the skin are affected. These types of burns can be caused by fire, chemicals, hot liquids, and more.
Third Degree Burns: When a third-degree burn is sustained, it has the potential to burn through the skin and can appear black or white. Because a third-degree burn burns through the skin, the nerve damage is so severe that victims may not even feel pain on the affected area; however, they may feel pain on the surrounding area. These types of burns can be caused by electricity, chemicals, and flames.
Fourth Degree Burns: In addition to the skin being burned, the underlying muscle, tendon, and ligaments sustain damage as well. These types of burns are often fatal; however, if one survives a fourth degree burn, then he or she will need to undergo skin grafting.
Fifth and Sixth Degree Burns: These type of burns are identified through an autopsy, as the damage goes through the bone and all other layers of the skin.
Thermal Burns: Hot substances, surfaces, such as a hot liquid or a stovetop.
Electrical Burns: High voltage electrical current travels through the body, such as touching a electric object, short circuits, or electrified water.
Radiation Burns: UV rays or radioactive rays can cause radiation burns, such as sunburn.
Chemical Burns: Toxic chemicals have the potential to cause both external and internal burns by exposure to harmful fumes.
If you or a loved one has sustained any type of burn injury, such as the types explained above, do not hesitate to speak to a Los Angeles burn injury lawyer. Victims deserve the right to pursue justice for the damages they sustained. A burn injury attorney will be able to help you from start to finish and seek financial compensation for past, present, and future medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and much more. We can help you every step of the way.
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Lately, a lot of pet-themed time management games have relied on grooming pets. You wash a dog, cut its hair then give it back to the owner. Pet Shop Hop is a pet-themed time management game but it is completely different from the others. Instead of grooming a pet, you are trying to sell them. However, you still need to feed each type of animal and clean their cages/tanks/pens. At the same time, you need to make sure you find the right pet for each customer. It sounds like there is a lot of work involved in playing this game. There isn't really. Your character doesn't move for the feeding and cleaning actions so there isn't time being wasted with her just wandering around the store. She only moves when she is preparing an animal for a customer. While this may seem like it's not a big deal, it is. Most games force the player's character to wander around the "game board" for every single action. This usually ends up making the player aggravated because the character doesn't move fast enough to fit everything in within the alloted time. Customers get angry because your character is busy in the corner feeding the fish or something. By allowing the feeding and cleaning to be done by the player without the character moving, the player can accomplish those tasks while the character is moving to a tank or cage to prepare an animal for the customer. We don't have to wait for the character to do something.
I did enjoy playing this game a lot. It's a slightly different take on the time management type of game but it makes all the right changes to keep it interesting and fun instead of aggravating.


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Trump Sends Iran A Message, Flies Two Huge Bombers Over Middle East
Source: Hank Berrien
The Trump administration has sent another message to the despotic Iranian regime this week, flying two huge B-52H Stratofortress bombers over parts of the Middle East. That was the second time such flights had taken place in the last month, the Associated Press reported, as U.S. bombers conducted a similar mission in late November.
According to Associated Press, a military official said the bombers planned to fly across Europe, the Arabian Peninsula and then fly down the Persian Gulf, staying near Qatar but avoiding Iran's coastline.
Gen. Frank McKenzie, the top U.S. commander for the Middle East, stated, "The ability to fly strategic bombers halfway across the world in a non-stop mission and to rapidly integrate them with multiple regional partners demonstrates our close working relationships and our shared commitment to regional security and stability."
"We do not seek conflict but we must remain postured and committed to respond to any contingency or in opposition to any aggression," the general added.
"A senior military official, who spoke to a small group of reporters on the condition of anonymity to provide details of the mission, said the administration believes that the risk of an Iranian attack on U.S. or allied interests in the region is a bit higher than normal now, and the Pentagon wants to ensure that Tehran thinks twice before doing anything," AP reported.
In contrast to the Trump administration, former Vice President Joe Biden reportedly intends to reduce the global influence of the U.S. military, according to an Axios report in late November, which stated:
The Biden team wants to elevate diplomacy and de-emphasize the military as an instrument of national power. "So having DoD rollout front-and-center sends one message," said a source close to Biden. "Not doing so sends another message. There has always been the intent to signal from Day One that this is not an administration that is going to put the Pentagon at the center of things."
In a late-November editorial, The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board warned about the potential of Biden reversing the Trump administration's "maximum pressure" sanctions campaign against Iran and returning to the Iran nuclear deal. The Trump sanctions have "succeeded in weakening the rogue regime," the editorial board explained. "Today Tehran exports about a quarter of the 2.5 million barrels of oil a day it shipped when the U.S. was still in the deal. This deprives the government of $50 billion in annual revenue. The economy has shrunk, while the Iranian rial has lost 80% of its value against the dollar."
"The original nuclear deal makes it easy for Iran to break out as its provisions sunset over the next decade," the Journal noted. "Meanwhile, it provided cash for Iran to expand its regional influence and terrorism. After signing the 2015 deal, Iran increased its military budget more than 30% between 2016 and 2018, and its proxies in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen benefited."
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