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Duodenal Aspirates for Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth: Yield, PPIs, and Outcomes after Treatment at a Tertiary Academic Medical Center
Duodenal aspirates are not commonly collected, but they can be easily used in detection of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use has been proposed to contribute to the development of SIBO. We aimed to determine the yield of SIBO-positive cultures detected in duodenal aspirates, the relationship between SIBO and PPI use, and the clinical outcomes of patients identified by this method. In a retrospective study, we analyzed electronic medical records from 1263 consecutive patients undergoing upper endoscopy at a tertiary medical center. Aspirates were collected thought out the third and fourth portions of the duodenum, and cultures were considered to be positive for SIBO if they produced more than 100,000 cfu/mL. Culture analysis of duodenal aspirates identified SIBO in one-third of patients. A significantly higher percentage of patients with SIBO use PPIs than patients without SIBO, indicating a possible association. Similar proportions of patients with SIBO improved whether or not they received antibiotic treatment, calling into question the use of this expensive therapy for this disorder.
1. Introduction
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a clinical entity that may be responsible for a constellation of symptoms that include bloating, abdominal distension, pain, and diarrhea. The diagnosis requires a positive culture defined as >100,000 colony forming units per mL (cfu/mL) in aspirates obtained from the small bowel [1]; however, some have used the less frequent and not as reliable cutoff of 10,000 cfu/mL [2]. Although breath tests have not been standardized, they may also serve as indirect evidence of SIBO when they are positive. SIBO has been associated with conditions affecting GI motility, such as gastroparesis and scleroderma, gastrointestinal surgery, small bowel diverticula, immunologic disorders, such as IgA deficiency and combined variable immunoglobulin deficiency, and conditions associated with decreased gastric acid secretion [2]. We sought to evaluate a cohort of patients undergoing EGD with duodenal aspirates to determine the diagnostic yield of cultures, clinical response to antibiotic treatment and the risk factors associated with SIBO.
Although there is controversy regarding the association between PPI therapy and SIBO, a recent meta-analysis has suggested a positive association only when the diagnosis of SIBO is based on aspiration cultures [3, 4]. We hypothesized that PPI use would be associated with higher rates of positive duodenal aspirate culture in our population.
2. Methods
The study was a retrospective review of patients undergoing outpatient EGD with duodenal aspirates at Mayo Clinic Arizona between January and December 2012. A list of these patients was retrieved from our endoscopy database. Indications for the procedure, demographic information, and endoscopic findings were recorded from the endoscopy reports. At endoscopy, duodenal aspirates were obtained via an aspiration catheter (Hobbs Medical Inc., Stafford Springs, CT, USA) and passed through the working channel of the upper endoscope (Olympus America Inc.) and its tip was positioned beyond the third or fourth part of the duodenum; in order to avoid any potential contamination, no suction of any esophagogastricduodenal secretions was performed prior to the positioning of the aspiration catheter in the duodenum The small bowel fluid was suctioned into a sterile container and at least 1 mL was obtained. The container was then immediately taken to the microbiology laboratory, where the aspirate was cultured for aerobic bacteria. The results were reported quantitatively, and growth of 100,000 cfu/mL was considered positive. No speciation was performed on the cultures. The medical records were then reviewed to document the results of duodenal aspirates and any subsequent clinical notes to document therapeutic intervention and its outcomes. The clinical outcomes were documented by either the referring physician or gastroenterology consultant or self-reported by the patient in telephonic communication with the healthcare team. Data regarding the current use of proton pump inhibitors and their doses at the time of EGD were recorded. Patients were divided into two groups according to documented clinical outcomes after primary treatment (i.e., antibiotics). The first group included patients whose symptoms completely resolved; the second group included patients whose symptoms did not resolve, resolved but recurred, or partially resolved. We obtained permission from our local IRB for the retrospective review, collection, and analysis of the data.
2.1. Statistical Analysis
Data were entered manually and statistically assessed using IBM SPSS (version 21.0; IBM SPSS, Chicago, IL). Student's -tests were performed to evaluate means and differences in demographic variables.
Chi-square tests were used to compare proportional data. Logistic regression was performed to identify variables that might be predictive of clinical improvement. A value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
3. Results
There were a total of 4,209 outpatient EGDs performed during the study period, of which 2,385 (56.7%) were performed in women. Duodenal aspirates were obtained in 1,263 (30%) patients undergoing these EGDs with a mean age of 52 years (16–93). Of these, 894 (71%) were in women and 369 (29%) in men (). Four patients were excluded from the analysis as no cultures could be obtained because of the lack of duodenal secretions. Figure 1 provides a summary of patient selection.
Table 1 shows the primary indications (alone or in combination) for EGDs with duodenal aspirates, with diarrhea being the most common (38%), followed by gas-related symptoms (33.2%) and diffuse abdominal pain (31.4%). Of the 1263 patients with positive cultures, 1055 patients (83%) presented with more than one symptom. Multivariant analysis was performed for the patients who had positive cultures and among all groups distributed by symptoms, diarrhea was the only variable statistically significant associated with clinical improvement.
The overall yield for positive (>100,000 cfu/mL) duodenal aspirates was 30.4%: 68.4% in women, and 31.5% in men (). PPIs were used in 466 (37%) patients; their use was similar in women (36.4%) and men (39.3%), and the duration of PPI use was between 0 and 180 months with a mean of 23.16 months and a median of 12 months. There was no correlation between diagnosis of SIBO and duration of PPI therapy. There were only 3 patients in whom a PPI was prescribed due to the presenting complaints. PPI use was significantly higher (52.6%) in patients with culture positive duodenal aspirates than those with culture negative aspirates (30.2%; ), suggesting a positive association between PPI and SIBO. There were no differences in the rate of high-dose PPI (defined as any standard prescription above the once a day dose) use between the culture positive and negative patients (Table 2). The use of PPI in culture positive and culture negative aspirates is described in Table 3.
Antibiotics were used in 67.4% of culture positive and 9.8% of culture negative patients. Of those with culture negative duodenal aspirates receiving antibiotics, quantitative culture was between 10,000 and 100,000 cfu/mL in 59.3% of patients. The antibiotic most commonly prescribed to patients with positive culture was Rifaximin (190 or 73.4%), followed by Ciprofloxacin (18 or 6.9%) and Metronidazole (13 or 5%). Similarly, patients with negative cultures were treated with Rifaximin (70 or 81.4%), Ciprofloxacin (4 or 4.7%), and Metronidazole (4 or 4.7%). The mean clinical follow-up period was 126 days (6–555 days). Although, overall, patients treated with antibiotics showed greater clinical improvement than those not receiving antibiotics (53.1% versus 24.6%; ), in the cohort of patients with positive cultures, clinical improvement did not differ significantly whether antibiotic was given or not; there was clinical improvement in 53% in patients treated with antibiotic versus 46.5% in patients not treated with antibiotic.
We found that, in patients with positive cultures, clinical improvement, irrespective of antibiotic use, correlated with diarrhea on presentation.
4. Discussion
SIBO has been traditionally defined according to the number of culturable bacteria in duodenal or jejunal aspirates. Most authors consider culture of small bowel aspirates the gold standard method and a quantitative bacterial culture of ≥105 cfu/mL as a positive diagnosis of SIBO [2, 5]. The quantitative diagnosis is based on data that normal colony counts in the proximal small intestine are in the order of 102 and are mainly composed of lactobacilli, enterococci, gram-positive aerobes, and facultative anaerobes [6, 7]. The sensitivity and specificity of small bowel aspirate cultures for the diagnosis of SIBO approach 100% [8, 9]. However, because the test is considered invasive and requires the performance of an upper endoscopy, breath testing with various substrates (glucose, lactulose, D-xylose, and C-glycocholate) has been developed as an indirect diagnostic method. Unfortunately, these indirect methods are not standardized and their overall sensitivities and specificities have been low, ranging from 6 to 33% and 44% to 100%, respectively [5, 8]. Potential contributors to the low sensitivity include increased conversion of hydrogen to methane by certain gut microbes, hyperventilation from recent exercise or pulmonary disease, increased oral bacteria, and low anaerobic bacterial load in the colon [10, 11]. A recent meta-analysis [8] has nicely outlined the different sensitivities and specificities of available tests for the diagnosis of SIBO. The advent of techniques using nucleic acid-based strategies and metagenomics to define the gut ecosystem may change the definition of the diagnosis of SIBO in the future [12].
We found that SIBO was not only clinically suspected but confirmed more often in women than men and that the condition was highly prevalent in the cohort of patients undergoing duodenal aspirates (30%) at our tertiary referral center. In a recent cohort study, a total of 675 patients had available aspirate results and 8% of aspirates were positive for SIBO. Older age, steatorrhea, and narcotic use were associated with SIBO (). PPI use was not associated with SIBO in that study but was associated with bacterial growth not meeting the commonly used (100,000 cfu/mL) criteria for SIBO [13]. SIBO may be clinically asymptomatic or can include nonspecific symptoms such as bloating, flatulence, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. To our knowledge, there is no correlation between amount of bacteria and severity of symptoms. In our study, symptoms varied and included abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, nausea, dysphagia, emesis, and dyspepsia. The most prevalent symptoms in our patients with SIBO were diarrhea and bloating (32%) and the majority of patients (83%) had more than one symptom at the time of endoscopy.
Conditions that disrupt defense mechanisms against bacterial overgrowth [14] (gastric acid secretion, intestinal motility, intact ileocecal valve, pancreatic secretions, and intestinal immunoglobulins) are known to predispose to SIBO.
A study of a specific IBS-refractory group of patients found that increased counts of bacteria from jejunal aspirates [15] were more common in these patients, but no causative role could be identified between the type of altered motility in these IBS patients and SIBO. In contrast to that study, our patients underwent duodenal aspirates based on symptoms and not on diagnoses (i.e., IBS, celiac disease, etc.) and duodenal aspirates rather than jejunal aspirates were used for diagnosing SIBO. This is also important as IBS patients could profit from antibiotic treatment because of dysbiosis within the colon not necessary associated with SIBO.
Similarly, PPI therapy, which is commonly used in clinical practice, has been suggested as a risk factor for the development of SIBO, although the literature has been controversial and contradictory. This in part is due to the different methods used to diagnose SIBO and the overall lack of standardization. Some studies have found no correlation between the use of PPIs and SIBO as measured by indirect breath tests [3] whereas others, using small bowel aspirates, have shown a higher association of SIBO with PPIs when compared to the least potent gastric antisecretory therapy [16]. As stated earlier, there are several diagnostic methods that have been used to diagnose SIBO. In the study by Gabbard et al. [4], where lactulose breath test was used to diagnose SIBO, there was a link found between PPI use and the diagnosis of SIBO; in contrast to that study, we utilized duodenal aspirates. A recent meta-analysis [6] found that there is a positive association between PPI use and SIBO only when duodenal or jejunal aspirate culture, and not breath testing, is performed. Our results are in agreement with these findings. It is worth to mention that data regarding PPI use were recorded only at the time of endoscopy and continuation or discontinuation of PPI treatment during the follow-up period could contribute to the results.
Once the diagnosis of SIBO is established, the treatment is aimed at reducing or eliminating the bacterial overgrowth with antibiotic therapy, hopefully leading to the resolution of symptoms. There is no consensus regarding the antibiotic of choice for SIBO. Historically, treatment regimens have included cephalosporins, penicillins, tetracyclines, and fluoroquinolones with mixed results [13]. In studies using breath tests, norfloxacin and amoxicillin clavulanate [17] have been reported to be effective in relieving symptoms. Studies comparing a 10-day course of rifaximin to placebo have not shown a significant difference in symptom relief or posttreatment breath testing [18]. Interestingly, although patients receiving antibiotics improved their symptoms overall, we did not find significant differences in symptom resolution among culture positive patients treated with and without antibiotics. This raises the question as to whether the choice of an expensive antibiotic therapy (e.g., rifaximin) is superior to no treatment at all or other less expensive strategies and that perhaps there is a subgroup of patients (those presenting with diarrhea as their predominant symptom) who would benefit the most from the treatment.
Limitations of our study included its retrospective nature, a study population that included a selected group of patients referred to a single tertiary referral center, the subjective assessment of clinical improvement or lack thereof after therapeutic intervention, and the lack of randomization to treatment options (antibiotics versus no antibiotic).
In conclusion, duodenal aspirates were performed in 30% of our outpatient EGD practice and the yield for positive cultures was 30%. The use of PPIs was significantly higher in the patients with positive cultures than in patients with negative cultures, suggesting a possible association. In patients with positive cultures, clinical improvement was similar irrespective of antibiotic treatment; this opens a debate to evaluate the pertinence of antibiotic treatment and even duodenal aspirates themselves as a diagnostic modality. We believe that further studies should aim to characterize the population that may derive the most benefit and evaluate the associated costs of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
Conflict of Interests
The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests regarding the publication of this paper.
Authors' Contribution
Diana L. Franco contributed to the study concept and design; acquisition of data; analysis and interpretation of data; and drafting of the paper. Molly B. Disbrow contributed to the acquisition of data and editing of the paper. Allon Kahn contributed to the acquisition of data and editing of the paper. Laura M. Koepke contributed to the acquisition of data. Lucinda A. Harris contributed to the critical revision of the paper for important intellectual content. Marion Edwyn Harrison contributed to the critical revision of the paper for important intellectual content. Michael D. Crowell performed the critical revision of the paper for important intellectual content and statistical analysis. Francisco C. Ramirez performed the study concept and design; acquisition of data; analysis and interpretation of data; drafting of the paper; critical revision of the paper for important intellectual content; and statistical analysis.
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Trading Academy
There are two popular acronyms for the term "pip". One is "Percentage in Point" and the other is "Price Interest Point". Basically, a pip is the unit of measurement to express the change in value between two currencies.
For example, seeing the AUD/USD quote going from 0.8611 to 0.8610, we would call that a price decline of 0.0001, or 1 pip. If the current price of USD/JPY is 118.13 and it goes to 118.14, this is a price rise of 0.01, or 1 pip. One pip is thus the smallest change in value for a quote that allows two or four decimal places.
However recently, more and more brokers went beyond the standard four and two decimal places, offering quotes with five and three decimal places. This third or fifth decimal is commonly known as Pipette. A broker could quote NZD/USD as 0.78586. If that goes to 0.78587, the movement is termed as a 1 pipette rise.
How do we calculate the value of one pip?
The value of a pip differs from one currency to another. The difference comes from whether the U.S. dollar is the base currency or the counter currency. The next two examples will illustrate just that.
U.S. dollar as base currency
The price of USD/CAD is 1.1332. The smallest movement for a pip is thus 0.0001. To calculate the value of one pip, the formula is:
Pip Value = Smallest decimal move / Current exchange rate
= 0.0001 / 1.1332
= 0.000882
The value of 1 pip when the USD/CAD is at 1.1332 is USD 0.000882.
U.S. dollar as counter currency
The price of AUD/USD is 0.8613. The smallest movement for a pip is thus 0.0001. To calculate the value of one pip, the formula is:
Pip Value = Smallest decimal move / Current exchange rate
= 0.0001 / 0.08613
= 0.001161
Needless to say, this calculation will always be done for you automatically by every single broker you might trade with.
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You can always rely of DK for engaging, good quality information books packed with diagrams, timelines and photographs so I was pleased to see that they have produced which looks exclusively at timelines from the perspective of Black history. It is compiled from updated material from their previous timeline books along with new content to … Continue reading 'Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies,' with foreword by Mireille Harper.
Blog tour: 'The Bat Book,' by Charlotte Milner.
You are going to go batty for this glorious book about the often maligned and overlooked mammals which are bats! I have been a huge fan of Charlotte's work since reading her stunning 'The Bee Book' which highlighted the beauty and importance of our buzzy little friends. This absolutely fascinating book is packed with more … Continue reading Blog tour: 'The Bat Book,' by Charlotte Milner.
Gifts for Animal Lovers
There comes a point on Christmas Day when all the tinsel and fairy lights can be a little much and you just want to snuggle up somewhere warm with a beautiful book. Animals are perennial favourites with readers of all ages so I have a selection sure to delight everyone. 'Goodnight Ocean' by Carmen Saldaña, … Continue reading Gifts for Animal Lovers
Calling all Adventurers!
#BookBoy is a huge fan of exploring and planning his own mini expeditions so is always very interested in any books I receive which have an 'adventuring' theme. I'm going to share four with you which he has enjoyed delving into. 'Adventures on Earth' by Simon Tyler (Pavilion) This wonderful book is absolutely packed with … Continue reading Calling all Adventurers!
British Science Week – Part 1: Science Fact
I have been carefully collecting a fantastic range of science-based books (non-fiction and fiction) to share with you during British Science Week- a ten day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. I'm going to start off with the information books as they are Book Boy's favourites! 'Science is Magic' written by Steve Mould (DK … Continue reading British Science Week – Part 1: Science Fact
'Timelines of Everything,' from the team at DK
Book Boy is an absolute fiend for a big chunky non-fiction book. There is nothing he likes better than settling down with a pack of sticky tabs in one hand and a pen in the other, ready to mark the important pages. 'Timelines of Everything' is a little different to other books in its category … Continue reading 'Timelines of Everything,' from the team at DK
Eye-Opening Animal Fact Books
'Eye Spy' by Guillaume Duprat (What On Earth Books) This is an absolutely fantastic book which gives its readers an animal-eye view of the world. If you thought that all animals saw the same, you were wrong! Snakes see in infrared, cats are super-sensitive to movement and a chameleon's eyes allow it to look two … Continue reading Eye-Opening Animal Fact Books
The Animal Kingdom
I have received a number of beautiful and informative non-fiction titles about the wonderful animal kingdom in recent weeks. A subject of constant fascination amongst children and adults alike, they'll be spoilt for choice with this gorgeous selection. 'Hello World Animals' by Nicola Edwards, illustrated by L'Atelier Cartographik (360 Degrees) This stunning hardback book with … Continue reading The Animal Kingdom
Wonders of Nature from DK.
Information books are an inexhaustible source of entertainment in our household, with both my children spending hours poring over photos and illustrations and sharing the fascinating facts they're learnt . This selection of brilliant new books from non-fiction super-giants, DK, is sure to contain something new for everyone. 13 1/2 Incredible Things You Need to Know … Continue reading Wonders of Nature from DK.
'The Bee Book,' by Charlotte Milner.
Welcome to 'The Bee Book.' Prepare to 'bee' amazed by this beautiful hardback book which celebrates the mind-blowing creature which is the bee and make sure you read t the end for a special behind-the-scenes peek into Charlotte's sketch book. The Bee Book is absolutely packed full of information about the often misunderstood fuzzy little … Continue reading 'The Bee Book,' by Charlotte Milner.
'What's Where on Earth Atlas,' by DK.
Introducing an atlas unlike any you've ever seen before: our fantastic planet is brought to life in 3D. This fascinating atlas features over 60 specially-commissioned maps, all absolutely packed with 3D images, facts and photos. It explains the scientific theory behind the origins of early Earth, then takes the reader on a continent-by-continent tour of … Continue reading 'What's Where on Earth Atlas,' by DK.
Dinosaurs, Sharks and Woodland Creatures – Oh my! First non-fiction from DK Books.
Three brilliant choices for young fact fans. Non-fiction books can be the perfect way into reading for curious minds and reluctant readers. Our first selection is 'Pick me up! Dinosaur.' Part of a brilliant new series of books which encourage readers to take them and play. This one imagines what a baby diplodocus might have gotten … Continue reading Dinosaurs, Sharks and Woodland Creatures – Oh my! First non-fiction from DK Books.
'100 First Words,' from DK.
Can you remember your first word? Cat? Mum? Dad? This eye-catching look-and-point book is perfect for building young children's vocabulary. All little children are endlessly fascinated by the world around them and want to know what things are. This engaging book is a mixture of vibrant realife photos and bright, colourful illustrations. Chat about what's … Continue reading '100 First Words,' from DK.
'The Ultimate Peter Rabbit – A Visual Guide to the World of Beatrix Potter,' from Dorling Kindersley.
The daffodils are out and Spring has sprung. It's the perfect time to enjoy this special anniversary edition celebrates 150 years since the birth of Beatrix Potter, creator of the world-renowned Peter Rabbit. This beautiful visual guide will take you on a journey through Beatrix Potter's life from childhood to her older years, giving you … Continue reading 'The Ultimate Peter Rabbit – A Visual Guide to the World of Beatrix Potter,' from Dorling Kindersley.
'Follow the Trail series,' from DK.
The next two books are from a new interactive book series aimed at toddlers and pre-schoolers. Both books have lots of fun interactive elements to physically engage young readers. There are plenty of glittery, bumpy trails for fingers to follow, encouraging the development of the fine motor skills needed for pre-writing. My three year old … Continue reading 'Follow the Trail series,' from DK.
'My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things,' from Dorling Kindersley Ltd.
Young children ask lots of questions and have minds like sponges, so what better to provide the answers they're looking for than an encyclopedia designed especially with them in mind? This vibrant book is bursting with colourful guides, aimed at engaging young readers. Full of wbeautiful photos, illustrations and interesting information, the pages will guide your … Continue reading 'My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things,' from Dorling Kindersley Ltd.


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On Monday the 27th the registration will be locked and no more changes will be possible!
We have closed the registration but do offer late registration in some sports (please check that in the sports programme before registering). The lock up fee for registration is € 145.
Registration fee for visitors is € 50 is still open and it include opening and closing ceremony, discounts for cultural activities and free entrance of all sport venues.
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It's been just over one year since the Fair Housing Plan (FHP) was announced by the provincial government in an attempt to slow demand and improve affordability in Ontario's hottest housing markets.
While the reach and efficacy of the policies that the plan introduced have been debated endlessly, there is now more data to assess just how effective it was in accomplishing its objectives.
Using internal data, BuzzBuzzHome compiled a report that examined the impact of the Fair Housing Plan on the province's new construction home market, with a focus on how it affected investor activity and buyer preferences through the past year.
According to the report, investor-related inquiries made through the site for all new construction property types declined immediately following the introduction of the plan in April 2017.
"[T]he policy announcement seemed to rattle the market, with investment inquiries spiking before the announcement and dropping after, although never falling too far below the province's historical average," reads the report, released Monday.
Investor inquiries received through the site briefly increased in markets outside of Ontario after the announcement, which could signal a spillover effect into other markets.
Along with a shift in investor activity, the composition of building types that were being requested changed following the announcement of the plan.
In the first quarter of 2018, nearly 70 per cent of investment inquiries through BuzzBuzzHome were for condos, compared to roughly 50 per cent in Q1 2017.
With detached home sales markedly lower across the GTA so far this year, BuzzBuzzHome says investors are likely opting for lower risk investments in the condo segment.
"This could signify a return to safe assets: spooked investors are risk-averse investors. When looking for buyers to offload their property, investors may find a worrying lack of appetite in the low-rise market," reads the report.
The plan did not appear to have a significant negative effect on new home prices at the provincial level.
In the first quarter of 2018, prices for all new construction building types in Ontario rose 15 per cent compared to the first three months of 2017.
However, BuzzBuzzHome notes that the plan hit prices hardest in the GTA, where the median list price for a new construction detached home was $1,087,490 in Q1 2018 — down 22 per cent from Q1 2017. Meantime, the average list price of a condo was $630,495, up 15 per cent from Q1 2017. But, this gain is a relatively small uptick compared to what was recorded in the previous year.
Beyond the Fair Housing Plan, new mortgage regulations that came into effect this year have also impacted investor activity in the new construction market.
After the stricter rules were introduced on January 1, 2018, the number of requests from buyers who identify as "renters" or "downsizers" significantly increased on the site.
"This is to be expected: rate hikes put pressure on people to downsize, and government-mandated stress tests may be inducing buyers to put off their home-owning dreams for a few more years," says BuzzBuzzHome.
Although the Fair Housing Plan has worked to "stymie investment" and improve affordability in the province's new construction market, the BuzzBuzzHome report concludes by noting that the new mortgage regulations may have impacted any FHP-induced gains in purchasing power.


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OPSC OAS Application Form 2021 – The process for filling OPSC OAS application form is started on January 12, 2021. The last date for the submission of the OPSC OAS application form is extended to February 18, 2021. OPSC conducts the application process through opsc.gov.in. Candidates have to pay Rs.500/- as OPSC OAS application fee. To apply for OPSC Odisha civil services, candidates must have a bachelor's degree from any university. For further details related to OPSC OAS application form 2021 including the process to apply, application fee, details to enter in the application form, image specification, and other information read the article below.
Latest: Rejection List of OPSC OAS Application Form 2021 is released. Check below
OPSC OAS Application Form 2021
For the main examination, candidates have to submit a separate offline application form. Only those candidates have to submit OPSC OAS main application form who have qualified pre-exam. OPSC has released important dates for OPSC OAS application form 2021 which are provided in the table below:
|OPSC OAS Application Form 2021
|Important Dates
|Online application form starts from
|12 Jan 2021
|Last date to online
|Last day for fee payment
Apply Online: Click here to fill OPSC OAS Application Form 2021.
Rejected List: Click here to check Rejection List of Online Applications of Odisha Civil Services Examination 2021.
OPSC OAS Application Fee 2021
Candidates have to pay the following as application fee for OPSC Odisha civil services 2021.
|Examination Fee
|General/Unreserved category
|Rs. 500/-
|SC/ST/PWD candidates of Odisha
|Fee exemption
Note: Candidates who opt for physical disability option have to provide permanent disability certificate before the submission of the online application form.
Mode of Payment :
- Candidates have to pay the application fee using the online challan at any branch of State of Bank of India.
- It is necessary to take a print out of the challan form online. Carry it to the nearest SBI branch and pay the required application fee. Keep the copy of the bank's challan form for future reference.
Documents Required for OPSC OAS Application Form 2021
Documents that are required while filling OPSC OAS application form 2021 are as follows:
For uploading
- Scanned image of photograph
- Scanned image of signature
- Left-hand thumb impressions (LTI)
For providing details
- Aadhar Number
- Mark sheet class 10th
- Mark sheet class 12th
- Graduation degree/mark sheet
- Post-graduation degree/mark sheet
- Caste Certificate (If applicable)
- Ex-servicemen Certificate (If applicable)
- Sports Certificate (If applicable)
- Domicile
- Permanent Disability Certificate
- Character Certificate
- OPSC copy of challan
- No Objection certificate
OPSC OAS Application Form 2021 Image Specifications
Before uploading the documents, candidates must keep the documents ready as per the specifications.
|25 kb-100 kb
|3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
|3.5 cm x 1.5cm
|Thumb Impression
|3.5 cm x 1.5cm
Other important specifications
- The photograph must be a recent one.
- The size of the photograph should be a passport size.
- The signature should be done on white paper with a black pen.
- Signature should be done by the candidate only and not by any other person.
- The left thumb impression should be done on the white paper.
- Left thumb impression should be done with black/blue ink.
- Left Thumb Impression (LTI) should be of the candidate only and not of any other person.
How to Fill OPSC OAS Application Form 2021?
To fill Odisha civil services application form 2021, candidates have to visit the official website. Refer to the steps provided below to fill the Odisha Civil Services 2021 application form.
1st step: Visit the official website of OPSC, opsconline.gov.in or click on the direct link provided above.
2nd step: On the home page of the website, click on 'apply online' link. After this, click on the declaration box before proceeding with the procedure to fill Odisha civil services application form.
3rd step: Now, enter the details asked in the application form.
4th step: Before pressing the submit button, upload the scanned images of the photograph, left thumb impression and signature.
5th step: Hit the 'submit' button and a registration number is sent to the candidate.
6th step: Login again using the same registration number and date of birth to login and take print out of application/challan.
Details to enter in OPSC OAS Application Form 2021
Details that candidates have to enter while filling the application form for Odisha Civil Services are as follows:
- Number of attempts
- Preference of subjects for the main examination
- Zone of examination
- Whether candidate is government servant oo not
- Whether applied for OCSE earlier or not
- Aadhar number
- Mobile number
- Email address
- Name of the candidate
- Father's name
- Mother's name
- Category
- Sub-caste
- Gender
- Whether physically challenged or not
- Whether ex-servicemen or not
- Whether a sports person or not
- Marital status
- Date of birth
- Religion
- Nationality
- Mother tongue
- Permanent and correspondence address
- Educational details
- Experience detail
- Preference of posts
OPSC OAS Admit Card 2021
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) releases the admit card for Odhisha Civil services online. Candidates have to visit the official website that is opsc.gov.in to download OPSC OAS admit card 2021. Keep the registration number and date of birth ready to download OPSC OAS admit card. For each stage of the selection procedure, OPSC releases separate admit cards. The details that are mentioned on the admit card of Odisha Civil Service are – the name of the candidate, examination centre, examination date and reporting time of the exam.
About Odisha Administrative Service Exam
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) conducts the examination for the Odisha Administrative Service Exam (OAS). Candidates have to go through 3 stages of selection procedure – Preliminary, main and interview round. Candidates are allowed to take only 4 attempts for OPSC OAS. Appearing for the preliminary examination is also counted as an attempt.
OPSC OAS 2020 Registration Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : Candidates have to pay Rs.500/- as OPSC OAS application fee.
Ans : Candidates have to upload scanned mages of photograph, signature and left-hand thumb impression.
Ans : To apply for OPSC OAS, candidates must have a bachelor's degree. Also, the aspirants must have knowledge of how to write, read and speak Odia language.


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WEST JORDAN, Utah — A small plane crashed Thursday afternoon near 8600 South and 4000 West in West Jordan, and video from the scene shows a field fire that erupted after the crash.
A dispatcher told FOX 13 the crash was first reported around 2:20 p.m.
The pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening. The pilot, a 26-year-old male, was transported to Intermountain Medical Center with minor head injuries.
The plane struck a power pole as it came down, which started a small field fire. The fire has been extinguished.
The aircraft did not hit any buildings, and no injuries beyond those suffered by the pilot have been reported.
"He came down at an angle and hit the ground and skidded for a ways, again, I don't know why he came down," said Reed Scharman, West Jordan Deputy Fire Chief. "He did strike a large-sized pole that tipped over and took about two blocks worth of power lines down."
Rocky Mountain Power states that about 400 customers were without power in the area of the crash due to the downed lines, but as of about 3:30 p.m. power had been restored for about 363 of them. The remaining 41 customers are expected to have their service restored by 11 p.m.
A spokesperson for Salt Lake City International Airport says the twin-engine aircraft took off from South Valley Regional Airport in West Jordan. It was not immediately clear where the plane was headed or what caused it to crash.
Other photos taken at the scene show scorched grass, and firefighters from the West Jordan Fire Department are responding to the scene.
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SEVERAL English Premier league clubs hopeful of signing Super Eagles centreback Chigozie Awaziem ahead of the forthcoming season look set to miss out as he poised to make switch to fellow Portuguese side Boavista from Porto.
Awaziem, 24 is a Porto player who was sent out on loan to Spanish side Leganes last season as part of a programme to get him playing time. Following a sterling season in Spain, several English clubs have made enquiries about Awaziem, with newly-promoted West Bromwich Albion (WBA) keen on signing him where he would pair up with his compatriot Semi Ajayi in the heart of the defence.
Back in 2017, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was very keen on taking Awaziem to Anfield but nothing came of the move. Now that Awaziem is likely to meet the Home Office 75% criteria enabling him to play in England, it was thought could be another bid with Porto only demanding a €10m transfer fee.
However, Boavista, are very keen on signing the defender as it plans to challenge for a European place over the forthcoming season. With Porto having told Awaziem that he is not part of their plans this season, talks have begun and it is believed that the transfer deal is about 75% complete.
Awaziem's agent said: "Awaziem will likely join Boavista. We are working on a deal and I can see it being a loan deal that is around 75% done."
Last season, while playing for Leganes alongside compatriot Kenneth Omeruo, Awaziem was nominated by the club as its best player for the campaign. He has played in various positions for the club over the season, including as centre back, right full back and as defensive midfielder.


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iOS 9.3 brings international WiFi calling to iPhones on AT&T
If you've been waiting for AT&T's WiFi calling service to start working outside the US, you may want to install iOS 9.3 on your iPhone right now. It won't only bring Night Shift to your device, but also the ability to call from other countries without incurring additional charges. So long as the feature has been toggled on in Settings, and you're calling another phone with WiFi calling enabled, you can make or receive calls abroad even if you barely have coverage. If you dial an international number, though, you'll have to pay your plan's usual rates.
It's definitely a welcome upgrade, but note that the feature only works with the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus and, when it's released, SE running Apple's latest mobile platform. Besides updating its WiFi calling service, AT&T now allows iPads and Macs connected to your iPhones via Numbersync to make calls on a cellular connection.


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Otters start strong at Memorial Cup with victory over Thunderbirds
Erie captain Dylan Strome nets go-ahead goal early in 3rd period
Alex DeBrincat knows this may be his only chance at capturing a Memorial Cup. He's put his Erie Otters on the right track to making it happen.
- DeBrincat, Strome lead explosive Otters into Memorial Cup
Spitfires shake off month-long layoff to win Memorial Cup opener
DeBrincat opened the scoring, then assisted on Dylan Strome's go-ahead goal early in the third period as Erie beat the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-2 on Saturday in the first game for both teams at the 2017 Memorial Cup.
"It's huge to get that first win, it kind of gets the nerves out of you," DeBrincat said. "We can calm down a little bit [now] and play our game."
The Otters have been one of the top teams in the Ontario Hockey League in recent years, but it took DeBrincat and Co. three tries to reach the Memorial Cup.
In 2015, led by Connor McDavid, Erie was ousted in the OHL final by the Oshawa Generals. And last season the Otters were eliminated by the London Knights in the OHL's Western Conference final. Both Oshawa and London went on to win the Canadian Hockey League's biggest prize.
"Words don't describe winning that [OHL] championship to get here," DeBrincat said, who was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks 39th overall in 2016.
DeBrincat, Strome — who was returned to junior by the Arizona Coyotes — and the Raddysh brothers, Darren and Taylor, gave Erie a strong core to begin the 2016-17 season. The team got an added boost when they acquired forwards Anthony Cirelli and Warren Foegele via mid-season trades.
"Some of us it's our last chance, this is big for us. I think this is kind of our year, we went all in and hopefully it pays off," DeBrincat explained.
'Erie Otters hockey' got us here
Carl Stankowski gave the Western Hockey League champion Thunderbirds (0-1) a chance to compete by stopping 31-of-34 shots. He had to come up big early and often as Erie controlled the game.
The 17-year-old netminder stretched out his left leg on a Cirelli redirect in front to keep it scoreless through the first period. Stankowski then went post-to-post to get a piece of a Strome shot soon after.
The Otters made life difficult for the Thunderbirds with their forecheck, pinning Seattle in its own zone for most of the opening period.
"You got here playing a certain way and you're not going to change that," Erie coach Kris Knoblauch said. "It's Erie Otters hockey, it's what got us here and what we'll finish with."
Stankowski was at it again to start the second period, stopping Taylor Raddysh on a breakaway just over a minute in. He followed that with a glove save on DeBrincat from point-blank range on an Erie power play.
He couldn't stop everything, though, as DeBrincat finally put Erie on the board on the same power play at 5:40, tucking a shot between Stankowski's arm and body.
"It was a big goal for me, and the team too," DeBrincat said. "We were struggling to get a goal. Their goalie robbed me right before that and I had another Grade-A chance and it trickled through.
'Our identity wasn't there'
Scott Eansor responded for Seattle to tie the game, snapping a shot blocker side on Troy Timpano from the off wing at 9:40.
Jordan Sambrook restored the lead for Erie, but two sides went into the second intermission tied 2-2 after Austin Strand beat a screened Timpano 1:08 after Sambrook's goal.
The Otters held a 29-14 shot advantage after 40 minutes.
Strome gave Erie a 3-2 lead just 1:36 into the third period. He scored from the top of the goal crease, finishing off a play with Taylor Raddysh and DeBrincat.
Seattle had a chance to tie the score midway through the third, but Timpano turned away Ryan Gropp, who chose to shoot on a 2-on-1 break. Christian Girhiny iced the game with Stankowski on the bench at 18:41.
"A bit of our identity wasn't there during the game and we'll correct a few things," Seattle coach Steve Konowalchuk said. "We have a few individuals who can rebound."
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Jamie Dillard joined EQT Partners' Client Relations and Capital Raising team in August 2018.
Prior to joining EQT, she worked on the Investor Relations team at Apax Partners for six years. Earlier in her career, Jamie's work experience spanned the public and private education sectors in Hawaii and Virginia, as well as private consulting.
Jamie holds a B.A. with distinction from North Carolina University.


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Jewel Mische is set to get married this coming winter season to her fiance Alister who lives in the United States. The actress admitted that before she met Alister, she thought she would stay single forever.
"When we met, I wasn't going to get married at all because of my past experience [with] love. It was traumatic for me but for me I was okay na, I was delivered and restored already but I was very, very, happy being single so I thought, 'You know what I could live like this for the rest of my life. I don't have to get married.'"
She further relayed, "So when we met definitely, I wasn't looking for a man but the more we talked and the more we got to know each other, the more we realized that you know we like each other and as for me he sounds exactly like how I envision my future husband to be and it's the same way for him."
The 24-year-old actress shared that even her mother likes Alister very much. "My mom is different, she doesn't want me to get married until I turn 30 even before meeting Alister, but when she met Alister in person sobrang gusto niya si Alister, especially my grandparents they love him a lot."
The actress got engaged last December and she flew to the United States this year to spend time with Alister and his family. "Right after my show Paraiso last year, I went back to school to finish my music course. I graduated last March and then right after that I went to States because I was engaged already and I told myself it's going to be worth it. It was very much fun, more than what I expected because I wasn't going to stay there for six months. I was going to stay there for three months but it flew so fast and I thought I'm going to extend for another three months and we filed for the fiance visa."
When asked if whether she will return to showbiz or will she will settle down for good in the US after she gets married, Jewel shared, "It's hard to say what's going to happen in the future but I am just so excited right now to get married so much. Right now I can't wait but you know an actor will always be an actor. Ang plan namin talaga is after getting married we want to travel together. We don't know where God will place us yet but he's willing to move here."


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Top-weighted Gentle Brook with Apprentice Mathew Thackeray up won the 1600m MR 70 Handicap by three lengths on June 6 at Borrowdale Park.
Tomorrow (Sunday June 14) the talented young jockey will represent South Africa in the 3rd edition of the prestigious Prix Longines Future Racing Stars in Chantilly, France.
Gentle Brook a five-year-old mare by Windrush (USA) is owned by P.J. Moor and is trained by Amy Bronkhorst. This was Gentle Brooke's eighth win. She was bred by Highlands Farms Stud.
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All reports shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include classified annexes. The Secretary of Defense will transmit a copy of each report to the Congress.
(a) PHASE ONE. The Cochairs shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report on Phase One of the study, as outlined in Section IV(a), not later than September 15,1999
(b) PHASE TWO. The Cochairs shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report on Phase Two of the study, as outlined in Section IV(b), not later than April 14, 2000.
(c) FINAL REPORT. The Cochairs shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a final report, including assessments and recommendations and the institutional road map outlined in Section IV(c), not later than February 16, 2001.
(a) ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICES. The U.S. Commission on National Security/21st Century will be supported by the Study Group and its staff. The Study Group, as a DoD organizational element, will receive administrative and other support services from the Director, Administration and Management, including four individuals detailed to support the Study Group, consistent with the budgetary parameters established in Section VIII. Additional administrative and support services requested by the Cochairpersons or the Executive Director (which position is provided for in paragraph (d)(1), below) in support of the USCNS/21 will be furnished by DoD as necessary and appropriate. These support requirements will be administered by the Director, Administration and Management, in conjunction with other DoD officials, as appropriate.


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Making sure that the electrical system in your Fairbury, Illinois, home is free of hazards is vital to keeping your home safe for everyone in your household. Check out some of the most common safety tips that you should always follow in your home.
Replace Damaged Power Cords
Through normal use and wear and tear, power cords become broken and frayed. Once the protective coating on the wire gets damaged or stripped away, the power cord becomes a hazard. It's always best to replace rather than repair extension cords.
Don't Overload Outfits
Each outlet is designed to deliver a certain amount of electricity to power a particular amount of devices at once. With extension cords, you can power more items on each outlet, but if you draw too much power, you run the risk of starting a fire. Only draw the amount of power each outlet is designed for and invest in a power strip when plugging multiple items into one outlet.
Keep All of Your Electrical Equipment Away From Water
Water conducts electricity, and when exposed to this conduction, you can get seriously injured. You should keep electrical items away from sources of water, make sure that spills are cleaned up, and ensure that plugs and outlets are always kept dry.
Make Your House Safe for Children
Small children are curious and learn about the world by exploring everything around them. To make sure that your children stay safe around your household electricity, always place safety caps on electrical outlets, keep cords tied up and out of the reach of children, and ground all outlets in the kitchen and bathroom.
Follow the tips above to lower the risk of electrical hazards. Have some wiring that is causing you concern? Or perhaps your home was build before GFCIs became mandatory. Contact us at (815) 496-5181 today to upgrade your electrical system. One of our Popejoy Electric specialists will help get your electrical system safe again.
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There are a few movie fads around at the moment; 'tis very much the season for classic horror remakes, with When a Stranger Calls, and The Hills Have Eyes (following on from remakes of Dawn of the Dead and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre . Computer-generated fantasy adventures are still the flavour of blockbuster season thanks to the gauntlet thrown down by the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Another fad only now trying to be born is that of the stage play. It's not the first time stage musicals have hit the screen - we've had La Cage Aux Folles, Cabaret, Victor/Victoria and Fiddler on the Roof all in the last 35 years. But after Phantom of the Opera did modestly well and The Producers burst free of its stagey limitations, now we have the coolest cat from 1990s Broadway, Rent. You can bet the studios are snapping up the rights to Cats, Miss Saigon, Starlight Express and Guys and Dolls as fast as they can.
But here's a note to directors trying to make a movie out a stage musical; the essence of seeing a theatre performance is the presence in the music. If that's all a show has, there's nothing to translate to the screen.
Movie audiences usually demand much more depth in the story than a few hours of musical numbers can offer. If you're not familiar with Rent, you're unlikely to be any more so after seeing this film. It's less a story and more a few snippets in the lives of a group of friends and lovers in New York at the end of the 80's all living in different ways with being HIV positive.
They sing, dance and don't do much else. If that's all you want from a movie, go and enjoy. If you want a character arc, a point and a resolution, there are far better character pieces around at the moment. And if you don't like singing and dancing, it'll be like two hours of Chinese water torture. It's not just a Disney musical where a moment of profundity results in a song; almost everything is sung, a device that engages on stage but just looks stupid on screen, making it even harder to invest anything in the people you're watching.
Now over 15 years old, Rent has been dismissed by a lot of US critics as being irrelevant. And while it's true the fight against HIV is never irrelevant, the world depicted is too distant to be contemporary and too recent to be history. Where the danger of irrelevance really lies is that it will appeal to too narrow a field - plenty of moviegoers just won't get it.
And if these shortfalls don't get you, the technical hitches will push you rudely out of the experience. Several of the loudest songs feature music so loud you can't hear any lyrics, as if the sound engineer just forgot to hold the mike close enough to the actors and they didn't have enough tape left to do anything about it. In a film made by a large international studio it's unforgivable.
At times ludicrous, mostly sloppily structured and wholly repetitive, Rent might make you one of those in the audience asking yourself why these layabouts don't stop singing about being poverty-stricken artists and just go and get jobs.


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First of all, a quick distinction: most readers will have heard of microbreweries, a rising trend around the world that are something of a stand against the large corporate breweries dominating the market.
There is a difference between microbreweries and brewpubs – not all microbreweries are brewpubs, but all brewpubs are microbreweries. This article focuses on Stockholm's brewpubs, defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as "a restaurant that sells beverages brewed on the premises".
Fjäderholmarnas Bryggeri & Brewpub
Located on a small island less than 30 minutes by boat from Nybroplan in central Stockholm, Fjäderholmarnas Bryggeri & Brewpub is quite possibly the most enjoyable of all on this short list.
Aside from the brewery, the visit include a trip to a beautiful island, where there are a variety of small shops with locals selling their craft products, plenty of angry geese, scrounging seagulls, and rocks to sit and eat on.
The brewery itself offers a very tasty assortment of beers. For "only" 189 kronor ($21) you can get the so-called "beer flight" – a tasting plank with five glasses of the beer they currently have on tap. Straight from the tank, by the way…
Though the inside is quite small, it's rather cozy, with large wooden tables and a nice view of the brewery. According to the bartender, the hops for the Hopsmuggler double IPA, made in collaboration with two American breweries, were smuggled into Sweden by the American brewers, hence the beer's name. Additionally, their sandwiches and burgers are just delicious!
Though it is only open seasonally (spring/summer), it definitely has no shortage of visitors and is absolutely worth the 145 SEK ($16) you pay for the boat ride.
Photo: Veronika Chlumska
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Situated on the waterfront at Södra Hammarbyhamnen in southern Stockholm, Nya Carnegiebryggeriet is quite big, but also quite expensive. The beer itself comes at a relatively normal Stockholm price, but the prices for food range from surprising to rather outrageous.
Even when ordering from the snack menu, you expect something a bit bigger than a bird-sized portion of what you asked for considering the cost, however delicious it may be.
Aside from the prices however, the staff are pleasant and the interior is amazing, with wooden barrels for tables and a nice view of the beer kegs behind the bar, to which tubes lead presumably straight from the tanks. The beers on tap are their regular labels and also some additional "special labels" which are seasonal and, according to the bartender, sold exclusively at the brewpub. Despite the price, it is definitely worth a visit.
Photo: Veronika Chlumska
Monks Café & Porter House
Probably the best known of Stockholm's brewpubs, Monks is a well established chain of six restaurants, two of which have their own breweries.
There are two brewpubs (though perhaps "brew-restaurants" would be more fitting): Monks Café can be found in the city centre on Wallingatan, and Porter House is located in Gamla Stan in a dimly lit cellar, giving the whole restaurant a very old-timey look and atmosphere.
With brew master Charles Cassino, Monks has made a number of their own experimental beers, and according to their other brew masters, it often collaborates with home brewers and winners of home brewing competitions to create something new. Furthermore, the brewery at Monks Café holds special events such as festivals (usually with a geographical focus), or brewing courses, where people make their own beer.
The brew masters, working in their open and very accessible brewery, claim they let the people brew by themselves as long as they can safely handle the equipment. Monks Café therefore provides as much interaction as possible with not only beer, but the process of making it as well. Perfect for beer-enthusiasts!
Unfortunately, the beer at Monks Café wasn't particularly memorable. Also, the bartenders seemed a bit lost when asked about the brewery, as opposed to other places, where the bartenders always knew about the brewery and exactly what they were serving their customers.
Photo: Veronika Chlumska
Stockholm Brewing Co.
The case of the Stockholm Brewing Company is a curious one indeed. A small, organic brewery based in Södermalm that only opens their brewpub to the public on certain Fridays, it certainly experiments with beer making.
From using ingredients from surrounding parks and gardens to storing their beer in ex-wine oak barrels, their products sound very exciting indeed. For those who would like a taste of their beer, Stockholm Brewing Co. will participate in the upcoming Katarina Kegger Stockholm Brewers Festival in June and, according to the calendar or their website, will next open the brewpub on May 19th and 26th between 5-9pm.
Photo: Veronika Chlumska
Anyone who really loves beer should also visit Omnipollos Hatt, which along with great pizza has its own beer – Omnipollo – on tap, but the brewery is not on the premises (though it is in close proximity).
Other tips include Katarina Ölkafé, which sells beer from multiple Swedish microbreweries, or The Swedish Brewing Company AB, which has a pretty hip bar in central Stockholm on Regeringsgatan.


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An Arrest in the Bloody Sunday Massacre
Police in Northern Ireland have detained a man in connection with the 1972 shooting of unarmed civilians by British police.
More than 40 years after unarmed civil-rights marchers were shot to death by British soldiers in Northern Ireland, police have made an arrest in the incident.
Investigators detained a 66-year-old man in County Antrim on Tuesday in connection with the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre of 14 people, the Police Service of Northern Ireland said. The man, whose name was not released, was questioned at a police station in Belfast. A police statement quoted Detective Chief Inspector Ian Harrison, the officer leading the investigation, as saying the arrest "marked a new phase in the overall investigation which would continue for some time."
The BBC reported the man is a former member of the Parachute Regiment, and was referred to as "soldier J" in a British government inquiry into the shooting. No soldiers present at the shooting have been arrested and tried for the events of Bloody Sunday.
On January 30, 1972, thousands of Northern Ireland Catholics marched in the city of Londonderry to protest the British policy of arresting and imprisoning without trial suspected Irish nationalists. British army paratroopers fired into the crowd, killing 13 people and wounding 17 others. A 14th victim died of his injuries some months later.
The massacre occurred during the Troubles, the decades-long sectarian fight over the status of Northern Ireland; Protestant loyalists wanted Northern Ireland to remain within the United Kingdom, while Catholic nationalists sought to form a united Ireland. The conflict mostly ended in 1998 with the Good Friday agreement, a peace accord reached by the British and Irish governments and several political groups from Northern Ireland that halted the violence and defined Northern Ireland's current system of government. More than 3,600 people died in the conflict.
An inquiry launched shortly after Bloody Sunday—and later considered a "whitewash"—cleared the British army of wrongdoing and said the protesters were armed. A second inquiry, established in 1998 by former Prime Minister Tony Blair and led by jurist Lord Saville, exonerated the victims. The findings, published in 2010, determined the demonstrators posed no threat to the British army and that soldiers "lost control" and fired without warning. The report also found that some of those killed or injured were attempting to flee or help the injured. When the results were released, Prime Minister David Cameron apologized for the "unjustified and unjustifiable" killings. In 2011, the British government announced it would pay compensation to the relatives of the victims.
A New York Times account from the day after the massacre described the scene at Londonderry. One person present said:
The speakers threw themselves to the platform and I shouted for people to keep down. I could see the army systematically picking off people who had got up to run away. There was complete panic and confusion, and I thought the best thing I could do was to tend to the injured with a friend. I was carrying a white pillowcase. We were both fired on and my friend was hit on the side of the face.
Tuesday's arrest was made by a branch of the Police Service of Northern Ireland that was given the task in January of investigating unsolved murder cases dating from the beginning of the Troubles until 2004, according to the BBC.
John Kelly, whose 17-year-old brother Michael was killed on Bloody Sunday, told the Times Tuesday that "all of the families of the victims are very excited" by the arrest and that "we expect all of the rest of those responsible to be brought in and prosecuted." Kate Nash, whose 19-year-old brother William was killed, told the BBC that "there is a flicker of hope. It's a very positive step."


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Hello loved ones ~
We are thankful to be approaching spring! We had about a week that felt like spring before the giant storm with record-breaking snowfall! Now we're anxious for it all to melt so that we can get to work on the house!
For those who maybe didn't know, we have been hoping and planning to build a new home on the property God blessed us with about two years ago. We began digging last summer and collecting some materials. We've been getting excited about deals on doors, windows, siding, shingles, and more, but we're about to get down to the real work! Chuck will soon be finalizing the house plan and getting the Insulated Concrete Forms that we will use for the exterior walls! This is the main thing on the horizon for spring / summer, but in the meantime…
We'll finish up this school year at Frontier School of the Bible. It's been a good year with Chuck teaching more missions classes, Connie teaching English and Christian Women's Practices, Connie directing the FSB Choir and Drama team, and as a family hosting lots of students for Indian food nights and game nights (times when it has been abundantly obvious that we need a bigger space)!
We'll wrap up our own year of homeschooling a 10th-grader, 7th-grader, and two 4th-graders!
Chuck will complete his first year as director at Tentmaker's Bible Mission.
AND we'll get to spend more time with family as Chuck's brother (with his wife and four daughters) will be moving here to LaGrange!
Also, this summer, we will do just a little traveling. Chuck is the speaker for two weeks at a Bible camp in Colorado in July. It might be hard to step away, but by that time we may need a break from working on the house anyway!
We would appreciate your prayers for the ongoing ministry here as well as for our new house project. It's already been amazing to see God provide and we're trusting Him as we move forward to attempt each next step while staying free of debt. And just a note – we love input (as this is all new to us), so if you have interest in or experience with home-building, we'd love to hear your advice!
Thank you for praying with us, and for your support of us in every way! As always, write or call with any questions and also to share with us about your lives, and ministries, and prayer needs!
In Christ ~ chuck, connie and family
Please pray for…
- my brother John and family to find a home to rent in LaGrange.
- our building project. We hope to be to a dried-in stage by the coming winter.
- my rescheduled travel plans for TBM. I may be traveling to Spain and Indonesia.
- our ministry among the students of Frontier School of the Bible and missionaries of Tentmakers Bible Mission
Praise God along with us for…
- funds that God has provided to begin construction
- my brother's family moving to LaGrange. We are so excited to have them here with us.
- Ron and Wanda spending more time in LaGrange as Ron teaches at Frontier


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An estate plan concerns more than money; it provides important directives for loved ones, without which they will be forced to make difficult decisions on your behalf, often causing internal strife and struggle within families.
While a larger estate may garner more complex trusts and further considerations of how to allocate assets, an estate plan of any size should be thoughtfully considered. After all, you want to provide for your loved ones as best as you can. Smaller estates, especially, will benefit from proper planning – ensuring that you get the most out of what you have to the benefit of your loved ones.
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By Joe Chesser
King Nebuchadnezzar had a problem – himself. (Yes, he probably had another problem, too – learning to spell his name.) Not only was he a king, he was king of the most powerful nation on earth at the time. And, as often happens, power has a way of destroying a person. Although he wasn't Jewish, he was still subject to the will of God, and God was using him to punish the unfaithful Jews. In rinsing to such a lofty position, Ole King Neb had become so proud of his power that he thought he was above God. In His mercy to King Neb, God sent him a dream and sent Daniel to interpret it for him. This is found in Daniel 4 so I'll not go into all the details at this time. God even gave the king a year to repent and avoid the fulfillment of the dream. Instead, at the end of the twelve months, Nebuchadnezzar boasted, "Is not this the great Babylon I have built as the royal residence, by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty?" (vs. 30).
The words were still on his lips when God stripped the mighty king of all his royal authority and drove him into wilderness to live with and like the wild animals, to eat grass like cattle (vs. 32). "His body was drenched with the dew of heaven until his hair grew like the feathers of an eagle and his nails like the claws of a bird" (vs. 33). Not very kingly, is it? He had to live like this for as long as it took to acknowledged that God was sovereign over the nations and controlled who sat on the thrones of the world. When God wants to humble a person, He knows the best way to do so.
To his credit, King Neb finally got the point. He raised his eyes toward heaven and began to praise the Most High, to give Him honor and glory, and to acknowledge that He has the power to do as He pleases in both heaven and earth. And the amazing thing to me is that when King Neb finally humbled himself before the sovereign God, God restored the king to all his previous honor and splendor.
Yet, it was all so unnecessary. God wanted Nebuchadnezzar to be the king of the most powerful nation on earth. He wanted him to have honor and splendor. All the king had to do was to acknowledge that God was sovereign, not himself. And even when he didn't, he was given time to change his mind. But instead, King Neb had to go through the painful, humiliating wilderness experience to learn to humble himself and lift up the Lord.
I wonder what God is withholding from us because of our pride? I wonder what blessings are in store for us when we pass the humility test? Perhaps the hardships we endure are lessons in humility. Hopefully, we can learn from the surprising experiences of Nebuchadnezzar to humble ourselves, and not have to be taught humility through our own difficulties. But either way, let's be sure to humbly acknowledge that God alone is sovereign. To God be the Glory!
- Joe Chesser preaches for the Fruitland church of Christ, Fruitland, MO. He may be contacted through the congregation's website: http://www.cofcfruitland.com/