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The search for sterling service
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Sterling's plunge over has left the United Kingdom reeling.
Sterling's plunge over the past few weeks has left the UK reeling. In recent years, the strength of the currency has given the UK a sense of economic well-being, despite the negative effect it has had on exports.
British tourists have revelled in the opportunity to pop over to New York for cheap shopping trips or to the continent, where restaurant and hotel charges were so much lower than at home. Meanwhile, a strong pound has fuelled the domestic consumer spending boom by flooding the stores with low-priced imports.
Carriers have been major beneficiaries of the surge in inbound volumes, even as they grumbled about insufficient port capacity and infrastructure bottlenecks.
All that has come to an abrupt halt as the pound sinks to parity with the euro and slumps against the dollar. Foreign trips will undoubtedly be cut for business and leisure travellers alike. Despite bargains on the high street as shops slash prices to bump up sales, the long-term effect of a weak pound is undoubtedly highly inflationary unless an even worse scenario plays out and the global economy slides into a period of deflation.
Neither is a devalued currency likely to bring about the usual export bonanza if demand is flat in overseas markets that would usually snap up cheaper UK manufactures.
So is there anything that could kick-start, or at least inject a little life, into the flagging UK economy? Potentially, yes.
Investment bankers may have brought disgrace on the City of London, but there is plenty more expertise in the capital that has a worldwide reputation for excellence.
As sterling soared, the fees charged by UK lawyers, accountants, management consultants and other professionals started to look prohibitive to foreign clients.
Now, those same fees should look very good value in the global marketplace, provided firms don"t try to exploit the situation by increasing their charges too much.
Hard as it may be to believe in these shell-shocked times, there are opportunities to be gained from a weak currency, and professional firms with a global presence may be the ones to take the lead.
Bulging waste lines
IT IS a sign of the times that one of the recent boom trades for container shipping has been the movement of waste from one part of the world to another.
Parents and grandparents in the spoilt West might grump that much of this junk has emanated from China in the shape of cut-price toys destined for Christmas breakage and the bin.
There is, of course, every chance that there will be large volumes of cheap plastics and failed electronics returning to China for landfill or even recycling.
Marine mutual the UK Club in a report on some of the perils of this growing trade noted that between 2003 and 2007 waste to and from China increased by 4m tonnes to 11m tonnes, and two-thirds of this was plastic.
The world economic downturn, with its unfolding impact from the high street to the high seas, threatens to halt the influx of cheap goods as well as outgoing waste.
It is an irony that the British press last year finally gave pre-Christmas column inches to the benefits of globalisation as the world"s largest boxship, Emma Maersk, unloaded its huge seasonal cargo in Felixstowe from China.
The growth of a return trade to fill these boxships as they headed back east is a testament to the efficiency and adaptability of modern global seatrade.
There are pitfalls to throwaway consumerism and absurdities in the global marketplace.
But, perhaps, it will take until next Christmas Eve to assess how much we have really come to enjoy and even rely on the seamless global movement of our cheap junk.
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TESS discoveries offer anticipated treasure-haul of targets for Twinkle
NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) was launched successfully on 18th April 2018 and, after a complex choreography of orbital manoeuvres over the next few weeks, will reach its operational orbit in the middle of June. TESS will search for transiting planets and is predicted to discover 4500 planets around bright stars, including around 50 Earth-sized planets, during its two-year primary mission.
The Twinkle team is eagerly awaiting these discoveries. Because the majority of exoplanets found by TESS will be orbiting very bright stars, they will be good targets for follow-up observations by Twinkle. Our analysis of Twinkle’s capabilities shows that around 500 known exoplanets lie within the patch of sky at which Twinkle can be pointed (Twinkle’s field of regard). The latest predictions suggest TESS will find a further 1600 planets that will be observable with Twinkle.
Known exoplanets (left) and predicted discoveries of exoplanets by TESS (right) within Twinkle’s Field of Regard (shown in grey).
We have been simulating the performance of Twinkle when observing these planets using spectral characteristics of some well-known exoplanets. We will be submitting a paper on the results to Experimental Astronomy in the next few weeks.
As we said in our blog last month on ARIEL, we are entering a ‘Golden Age’ of exoplanet research. We look forward to the treasure-haul of new targets that TESS will deliver.
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Prosecutor Business Functions
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The prosecutor is a key consumer of criminal history information. The criminal history may be used during the case evaluation and charge determination process and is critical to the determination of appropriate case outcomes and sentencing recommendations. Accurate and complete criminal histories rely on the effective and successful reporting of disposition information. The prosecutor plays an important role in ensuring that case dispositions are included in the offender's criminal history record by establishing the link between arrests and incidents. Although the prosecutor is often "in the middle" of the disposition reporting work and information flow, they play a key role in linking law enforcement and court data.
The prosecutor may play two roles in the warrants process. In some instances, the prosecutor may take on the role of law enforcement and have a need to have a warrant issued. The prosecutor may also take on the role of warrant reviewer. In this role, the prosecutor reviews the contents of the warrant request prior to submission to the warrant issuer, which is typically a judicial body.
As an information consumer, prosecutors need access to warrant information as part of the bail determination, case evaluation, and charge determination processes. Bail is frequently set at the initial advisement or first appearance of a defendant. Outstanding warrant information is key to determining the eligibility of a defendant for bail (e.g., an outstanding warrant may indicate a flight risk, thus justifying a higher or no bail). During the case evaluation and charge determination process, awareness of the defendant’s complete criminal history, including warrant history and outstanding warrants, may come to bear on a determination to file or defer a case. During case adjudication, this information is similarly important in the plea negotiation and sentencing processes.
Prosecutors play a key role in the case disposition reporting process in two ways. First, prosecutors are the workflow and organizational link between a defendant's arrest and ultimate charge (at least for felonies in most jurisdictions). Making this link is critical to the accurate reporting of court case dispositions to the criminal history repository. Second, prosecutors are also the source of dispositions that need to be reported to the criminal history repository. Prosecutors may decline to prosecute or may provide an alternative sanction such as a deferred prosecution. In all instances where charges are not filed in court, the prosecutor should report all case evaluation outcomes to the criminal history repository so it accurately contains all criminal history activity.
Both of these functions directly affect the quality of information contained in the criminal history repository, particularly when prosecutors fail to accurately link the arrest to the case. Accurate disposition reporting begins at arrest and the initiation of a criminal investigation or incident. The information flow associated with these two events follow separate but parallel paths, and the prosecutor has one of the first opportunities to join this information together. Once joined, arrest and offense information can flow through the rest of the criminal justice system allowing disposition data to be accurately reported to the criminal history repository.
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Taylor Loffler brings the boom to UBC T-Birds defence
Mike Beamish, Vancouver Sun 11.18.2015
UBC Thunderbirds Taylor Loffler against U of Calgary Dinos during CIS Canada West football action Calgary, AB, September, 4, 2015.RICH LAM / RICH LAM
Safety Taylor Loffler of the UBC Thunderbirds celebrates with head coach Blake Nill after upsetting the University of Calgary Dinos on Saturday in the CIS Canada West Hardy Cup at McMahon Stadium.RICH LAM / RICH LAM
UBC Thunderbirds Taylor Loffler celebrates with head coach Blake Nill after defeating the U of Calgary Dinos during CIS Canada West Hardy Cup action Calgary, AB, November, 14, 2015RICH LAM / RICH LAM
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With his fulsome beard, free-spirited free safety Taylor Loffler of the University of B.C. Thunderbirds needs only a flannel shirt and a pair of work boots to complete the lumberjack look.
It’s a look that suits him, since Loffler loves to cut down opponents.
In UBC’s 34-26 upset victory over the undefeated Calgary Dinos on Saturday in the 79th Hardy Trophy game at McMahon Stadium, Loffler showed his ability to cover wide swaths of turf as a cornerstone of the T-Birds’ defence. He had 11½ tackles — earning Canada West defensive player of the week honours — but none was as devastating as the hit he laid on Dinos’ receiver Denzel Radford. With UBC ahead but with the Dinos threatening to take the lead, Calgary quarterback Andrew Buckley found Radford in stride at the T-Birds’ five-yard line. Suddenly, the Dinos’ receiver was separated violently from the ball by a 6-3, 219-pound heat-seeking missile — Loffler.
The hit registered somewhere on the Richter scale, and radiated up to the press box, where B.C. Lions general manager Wally Buono, player personnel director Neil McEvoy and personnel adviser Geroy Simon were sitting. Their jaws dropped.
“Getting a chance to make a hit like that was really fun,” Loffler said Tuesday. “It gets your blood boiling, especially when you can get one on one of those deep routes over the middle. It really gets the team going, any big play like that.”
It was the spark that ignited the Thunderbirds to their upset over the Dinos, according to head coach Blake Nill. The T-Birds flew east after practice Tuesday, headed for Antigonish, N.S., where they’ll play the St. Francis Xavier X-Men Saturday in the Uteck Bowl. The winner advances to the 51st Vanier Cup a week later in Quebec City.
The Lions are one of nine CFL teams keeping a close eye on Loffler, who is eligible for the 2016 draft and played NCAA Division I football at Boise State before transferring to UBC. Quarterback Michael O’Connor (Penn State) and linebacker Terrell Davis (Arizona State) are among other ’Birds with NCAA chops.
“Loffler brings physical maturity to the program — and experience playing at a high level,” says Nill, who was lured to UBC in December after nine years with the Dinos. “They (NCAA transfers) bring a level of accountability that a lot of Canadian kids haven’t seen before. NCAA football is a multibillion-dollar industry. There’s accountability there that reaches higher than it does in Canada. When these kids come in, they understand that they have to make plays. There’s no room for excuses. Taylor, Michael, Terrell ... you look at Terrell’s effort on the field, it’s quite resounding, too. They’re all leaders.”
The T-Birds, 2-6 in 2014, went 6-2 in Canada West play this season, knocked off nine-time Vanier Cup champion Laval (pre-season) and the No. 1-ranked Dinos (Canada West championship) and are one game away from their first Vanier Cup appearance since 1997.
“It’s definitely a bonus for me (to have gone this far),” Loffler said. “I wanted to come in here — even though this team was 2-6 last year — and help them win. We had a lot of good athletes here already. It’s definitely a good year to be seen with the draft (2016) coming up.”
The first player from Kelowna secondary to be granted an NCAA Division I scholarship in football, Loffler was the B.C. high school most valuable player in 2010, the year Nill, then in Calgary, tried to recruit him for the Dinos.
But his career at Boise State was star-crossed. After tearing his ACL in high school, Loffler revisited the same injury after he joined the Broncos. He missed two full seasons with injuries and was forced to retire after his junior year. He did complete his degree (business administration), however, sitting out a season of football that’s made his first season at UBC.
“Having the year off from football really helped my body,” Loffler acknowledged. “My body feels the best it has since I was in high school.”
Nill thought the not-so-broken, fierce-hitting free safety could be a game-changer for his program. He was right.
Just ask the Dinos.
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How Does Agent Coulson Return in "Agents of SHIELD" TV Series?
Posted: April 27th, 2013 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
After Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) was killed in "The Avengers," it was announced that the character will return for the upcoming "Agents of SHIELD" TV series that will take place after "The Avengers." But how will Coulson come back from the dead?
Many assumed that Thor, Tony Stark and Bruce Banner had a hand in bringing Coulson back. But /Film now has the answer and science and magic have nothing to do with it. Read below to find out or just wait for the pilot episode to air.
SPOILERS AHEAD:
"In the pilot, it's revealed Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) faked Agent Coulson's death on purpose to motivate The Avengers. Some SHIELD members were in on it (including, possibly, Maria Hill) but The Avengers were not. Their security clearance wasn't high enough. Coulson was forced to hold his breath as part of the ruse and that's a point of contention among his colleagues. After the fact, Fury moved him to a remote location until things died down, and then he was reinserted into duty at the time of the show."
Source: /Film
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minkowski writes:
on April 26th, 2013 at 10:33:29 PM
What a load of sh*t to drag Coulson into the TV series for a much-needed and desperate jump-start.
f*cking transparently shameless, Marvel.
Lloyd Christmas writes:
Wait...what? What is this, the 80s? The "held his breath" trick or the "it was all just a terrible dream" route is a little played out...even for comic book movies.
bandolero999 writes:
OMG more superhero news bullsh*t.
BadChadB33 writes:
Really? That's how he survived?? f*ck This!!!
boogiel writes:
on April 27th, 2013 at 12:07:15 AM
That's an awfully lame explanation. Heck, whatever the explanation is, it would've been pretty stupid.
Rocksteddy writes:
on April 27th, 2013 at 1:04:41 AM
This sounds like the most f*cked up idea of all time, next to the thought of giving birth to Lindsay Lohan.
rusty writes:
i actualy thinks its smart nick fury is know for doing sh*t like this
sleepingshane writes:
yep thats a pretty awful explaination of all the millions of ideas marvel could come up with and holding his breath was the best idea f*ck me, heres one how about he was a kree shapeshifter double agent inside sheild and so aint so easy to kill. do any of these hollywood f*cks read source material.
dang every article i read theres always more negativity than positive its not even a comment section anymore its more like lets trash the next news thats comes up hahaha agent coulson lives!!!
thisisntme writes:
Well that's f*cking weak, but f*ck it Coulson's back.
pornfly writes:
THATS what they come up with for a series?!
My spicky-sense is telling me this is just the tip of the iceberg of what a crappy show this will be.
I wouldve gone with this show being a prequel and Coulson just joining S.H.I.E.L.D. where his first assignment is to gather all these wild cards *sigh* anti-heroes together to prevent a global catastrophy
But i dont have a college degree so what the f*ck do i know
Avirex writes:
"Coulson was forced to hold his breath as part of the ruse"
That's also how chicks fake their ogasms.
johnny_boy writes:
Lol "ruse?" What are we in the 30's?
Anyways, its obvious Coulson fakes his death to give the team a "push." Especially when Iron Man tells Loki,"And there's one more person you pissed off...his name IS Phil." Notice he said "is" instead of "was." Being a fan of Clark Greggs Coulson I'm willing to just say f*ck it and enjoy the show if it comes out.
donangel01 writes:
" but I don't have a college education so what the f*ck do I know?" !!! Pornfly, that was hilarious!
I agree with Rusty and Johnny Boy 100%. too much negativity here and just let the show go on! This actor is funny he was the best on that Christine show, even funnier than her. Anyways, I read in the beginning that it was supposed to be a prequel show, but that obviously changed when they brought Gregg on board but that may even be better. I am sure that someone along the way has come up with idea to have show have a season when it combines with one of the movies in the upcoming Phases. and I also think they can still throw a couple of episodes of Agent Carlson going back in time at least in thought to how it all started even still. Can't wait
Deaft0ne writes:
So for this to make any sense, Loki had to be in on it. But that would be impossible BECAUSE HE PUT A BLADE THROUGH HIS CHEST.
The New Adventures of Old Coulson.
f*ck off.
HorrorJunky4Life writes:
Being a fan of Clark Greggs Coulson I'm willing to just say f*ck it and enjoy the show if it comes out.
^This. Wasn't happy with his "death" scene anyway. And I like Gregg Clark. Lord High Charlie fan forever!
Mr. Blonde writes:
So Coulson faked his death in order to motivate the Avengers? And he held his breath as well? What the f*ck for? Don't recall any of the Avengers standing by Coulson's body at the time of his demise. Coulson should have stayed dead. Then the SHIELD TV series would be a prequel. Going forward, resurrect Coulson into the Vision. Give the fans something worth seeing - not the same character. It would have made his death mean something as he would be brought back and introduced as a new Superhero into the Avengers lineup. Sure Loki impaled him with the glowing stick of destiny. But between SHIELD and Stark Research and Development, there could be strong advancements in android technology. Even recall Stark saying "this is the life model decoy of Tony Stark" to Coulson who was attempting to visit after hours (during Avengers).
BlackDynamite writes:
Why didn't they just go with "The Coulson that was shot was a Life Model Decoy used to push the Avengers into joining under one cause to fight for New York"?
There's proof in the movie that Life Model Decoys exist, because Tony Stark pretends to be one in a futile attempt to get out of talking to Coulson.
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on April 27th, 2013 at 8:20:36 PM
I tried faking an orgasm once. Didn't get away with it, so I had to keep f*cking the c*nt.
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By: Adam Sibley
Celebrating a year of those LilsBoys
This week I managed to interview one of the busiest Wrestling journalists and broadcasters in the UK at the moment. Over the past year Simon Lilsboy has brought proper Wrestling coverage to the Sun online site with in depth columns, interviews and reviews. Simon has imposed his character and knowledge on to the Talk Wrestling (The new name for WrestleTalk) radio show every Saturday night to the point that he is now co-host of the show. Now you are all wondering how he got where he is and what have been his highlights of an eventful year well read on to find out. Happy birthday to Simon and Richard who are celebrating their first year anniversary of the Lilsboys.
To read the Lilsboys jubilee column go here.
Full name: Simon LilsBoy
First live event you attended: A WCW tour back in the early 1990s.
Favourite live event attended: Revival
Favourite Wrestler: Currently it is Kurt Angle � his wrestling and mic skills are both superb, a combination not many can achieve.
Favourite match: For wrestling it would have to be Rob Van Dam v Jerry Lynn at ECW�s Living Dangerously in 1999. For pure entertainment and mark out moments it can only be Hulk Hogan v The Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania 6.
Favourite event: WrestleMania 15
Biggest perks for working with TalkSport and the Sun Online: There have been quite a few, my favourite was the �gold-tie� dinner I went to with Richard and Alex.
The first question I must ask how did you get your positions at the Sun and TalkSport?
Thanks Adam, it is good of you to interview me for the LilsBoys Jubilee. This is the question I get asked the most. I guess the answer is originally we were in the right place at the right time and we just built up from there. To cut a long story short the Sun decided they wanted to do a weekly online wrestling column but the problem they had was the journalists didn�t really know enough about wrestling and the wrestling fans who�d sent in samples didn�t know enough about writing a good article.
I knew someone there who asked me and Rich to have a go at writing a column. The editor of SunSport Online really liked it and asked us to write every week for him. We took the ball from there and ran with it adding new features along the way.
I phoned the TalkSPORT show one week to let them know about an interview we�d done and through that Tommy Boyd and ourselves communicated over email a few times. We also worked with Alex a bit through the FWA. Then Tommy invited us in to do a show which went really well and it just carried on from there.
How did you and Richard get together were you friends before and go in to this together or did The Sun team you up?
Me and Richard have known each other since we were kids. We became really great mates when we were about 16. We both got into writing at the same time and came up with the pen name The LilsBoys for our work. We were also both huge wrestling fans � when Richard didn�t have Sky for a while at Uni I used to send him the Raw tapes every week.
The irony is that the rest of our friends got fed up with us talking about wrestling whenever we went out on a Saturday night, now they have to listen to us talk about it before we go out too!
Many fans have asked why has Richard taken a step down from his duties at Talk Wrestling, will he be coming back?
Richard is currently in Christchurch, New Zealand having already gone to Australia and Singapore so he�s having a blast. When he gets back he�s been offered a wicked job that is nothing to do with wrestling or journalism. It�s one of these very highly paid jobs with demanding hours so I don�t know if he�d have time to do the radio show again on a full time basis. Although hopefully he�ll be able to appear occasionally, he is so talented we could always use him.
What were you doing before you worked for The Sun?
I did the traditional route � University, Journalism College, a few jobs here and there to get experience and desperately looking for a break. Oh, and I watched shed loads of wrestling and soap operas.
By the masses wrestling isn�t perceived as a sport, was it the Sun�s idea to do a WWE section or did you have to persuade them?
It was all their idea, the reason why the Sun is the biggest selling daily newspaper is because they give people what they want. So many other parts of the media are so far up their own arse that they won�t cover wrestling. But the guys at Sun Online looked at how many people watch wrestling and buy the merchandise and decided they wanted a weekly column.
The website has over 30 million page impressions each month from 1.6 million unique users so I think the fact that they�ve chosen to cover wrestling as a sport speaks bucket loads for the popularity of the grap game in the UK.
When you started last year did you ever think that you would be doing all the stuff you have done so far?
Not at all! Every day I have to pinch myself to check I�m not dreaming. We�ve met some of the biggest names in wrestling and journalism, people I�ve idolised. At the same time I�ve never doubted that me and Richard had the ability to do it, I just never thought we�d have the opportunity. I think it just goes to show if you want something badly enough and, more importantly, work hard enough you can achieve it.
Can you remember the first column you did for the Sun site?
I remember the first column well. We were so desperate to impress that we chocked it full of awful puns and jokes. In fact we did that for the first few columns. But then we started to notice something, the subeditors would remove the puns and jokes but keep in the serious wrestling journalism. Every week we�d read the site and look what had been changed, down to the last comma. That teaches you more about journalism than any course can.
We found our feet properly about a month or two into it and developed the style we have today. I�d like to think of it as good wrestling reviews accessible to anyone with any level of interest in wrestling which is going to provoke debate and also make you laugh a little.
What in your opinion has been the best column you have written?
I honestly don�t have a favourite, we�ve probably written about 50 columns and I really like each one of them. If either Richard or I don�t like it then it gets ripped up and we start over again � we�ve had to do that a few times. We�re both perfectionists and I hope that shows through in the quality of what we write.
Talk us through how interviews with WWE guys are set up and how they are completed?
Basically when a WWE star comes over they do a �circuit� of interviews and the Sun Online is a permanent part of that. They�ll usually do the Saturday Show and a few others too. We like to think that the stars like doing interviews with us as it gives them a chance to talk openly about wrestling but at the same time has a massive mainstream readership. It�s like getting the best of both worlds.
Since Alex and I took over the reigns of the Talk Wrestling radio show we�ve added that to the circuit as well. The Jim Ross and Terri interview was the best yet and I can�t wait for the next one.
When WWE guys come over here they are normally on a busy promotional schedule how long do you get to spend with them?
They are usually very busy promoting the latest WWE show or product and the federation also lets them see some of the sites which I feel is only fair. We�ll usually get around an hour to do an interview and take some pictures. If we�re doing something for the radio as well then we�ll have a bit longer.
You have interviewed a host of top name wrestlers from around the world which was your favourite interview to do?
That is very difficult as each one has been great. In terms of friendliness I loved meeting the Big Show as he was a great and able to laugh at himself too. Lita was good as we got her at the time all the rumours about her and the Hardys suspension were going on so we got the scoop on her side of the story.
Have you ever been star struck when you have met any of the guys like Ric Flair, JR, Big Show etc?
Sometimes it�s difficult to sleep thinking tomorrow I�m meeting Mick Foley or Jim Ross. However when we actually meet them professionalism takes over and you just see them as someone you need to interview as part of the job. Afterwards you do think to yourself �wow, I just spent an hour with Lita�.
Do you feel as if The Sun don�t give you enough space on the site or are you happy with how they have treated you and Richard?
I am surprised by this question and I hope that isn�t what people think. We write a column every Wednesday for one of the country�s biggest website which stays on the site for an entire week. On top of that we have regular competitions, webchats and British wrestling coverage.
To be honest I wouldn�t want to write anymore. I think if you do more than one long column a week then you can lose a lot of the quality. And we�ve always been about quality over quantity. The news and rumours sites do well to post so much news but that is not what we are there to do. Our job is, once a week, looking at the big news and TV shows and giving a round up and, most importantly, our opinions.
Over the next few months we are going to have a dedicated wrestling page on the site where people can find all our work. We�ll probably then step up things like our competitions and interviews and do some one off features.
Everyone thought we had seen the end of WrestleTalk when Tommy Boyd got fired what was the time like for you and what do you think you would of ended up doing if the show had of been discontinued?
When I heard that Tommy had been released by TalkSPORT I really thought that would be the end of the wrestling radio show. I remember being very down, especially because the show was so popular.
Then something strange happened, I went into work and told the people at Sun Online what had happened and every one of them said I should take the reigns. I honestly didn�t really think about it before then but knowing that people who knew and worked with me thought I could do it convinced me. I phoned Alex and the people who he knew and worked with in the British wrestling scene were telling him exactly the same thing.
So we came up with a proposal for TalkSPORT. We realised that between us we had contacts in virtually every part of the global wrestling industry and had a very good proposal. Then we got a call and sat and talked for ages to the team at TalkSPORT who said they wanted us to take over. That is definitely one of the highlights of my year.
What would I be doing if there was no show? I�m really not sure, I guess writing and looking for other opportunities.
Many people were public with their thoughts on Tommy Boyd what are your thoughts and feelings of Tommy Boyd on and off air?
I think that Tommy Boyd is an excellent broadcaster, he has a great ability to make you want to listen to his shows whatever the topic. However the flip side to that is if you have a real interest in the subject you could be put off by and I think that started to happen with the wrestling show.
I have always been a big fan of WrestleTalk / Talk Wrestling, well before I started working on it. I think the show back then had many strengths but I feel it is definitely a lot stronger now and I hope the listeners agree.
Tommy gave me an opportunity on national radio and for that I�ll always be grateful. Off the air and as a person I can�t say I ever knew Tommy enough to comment.
The show has grown to a point now where yourself and Alex have been given free reign of the show what are your thoughts of the team especially the much under fire Ross Gordon?
I think that every single person I�ve worked with on the show has brought something to the table. What I like about the show is that we have so many people with different styles of broadcasting and views on wrestling. It would be so boring if we all thought the same things and talked the same way.
As you say we have complete creative control over the show so it�s a good bet that if we didn�t think somebody was good then they wouldn�t be on air.
Many comments have been made about the radio show on wrestling forums by so called �smarts� what has been your opinion on these comments and the mentality of them?
Criticism of the radio show is valid, I make a living from being a critic so I can�t complain. But what these �smart� fans need to realise is that this is a national radio show broadcast on one of the UK�s most popular radio stations listened to by around 300,000 people. It�s ridiculous to think that the show should be anything other than mainstream.
Imagine if we turned round to the TalkSPORT bosses next week and said: �Well the shows lost 299,990 listeners but the guys on the internet loved our two hour profile of Jushin Leiger .�
We do have some features that more hardcore fans will appreciate such as the Mo and Bill guest slots � and we�re talking to Dave Meltzer about doing the same thing � but the trick with these is to make them accessible to everyone and I think that Mo and Bill have a great knack for doing that.
The biggest problem in any kind of journalism is forgetting who your audience is. If we aimed the radio show at the tiny, but very vocal, minority it would kill it. What we need to always bear in mind is that the most common question we get is �when is the Ultimate Warrior coming back�. As exciting as the early 90�s Japanese women�s wrestling scene may have been talking about it will make people switch off and watch Smackdown instead.
If you could change anything that has happened over the last year would you and if so what bit would you change?
As with everything in life there are always things you wish you had done and things you�ve done you wished you hadn�t. Luckily I work with such talented people that a lot of mistakes I nearly made were picked up and never saw fruition.
Thirteen months ago I was a wrestling obsessed guy desperate for a break in journalism, now I�m working for the country�s most successful newspaper and co-hosting a weekly wrestling radio show for a national radio station. I wouldn�t swap that for the world.
If you could interview any wrestler dead or alive who would it be?
There are two people in wrestling I would give anything to interview � Hulk Hogan and Vince McMahon. Those two have shaped everything we see on our screens today. They�ve been through so much that I wouldn�t know where to start and I�d probably mark out big time. If you look at the people we�ve talked to and the combined audience the Sun and TalkSPORT have I don�t see why we won�t talk to them at some point in the future.
I really wish I�d got to meet and interview Davey Boy Smith before he died. That will probably be my biggest regret. When Revival came around we interviewed the Dynamite Kid and then for an FWA show we did Mick McManus. I wanted to talk to Davey Boy as he was always a hero of mine, probably as much as any other British athlete has been. And I thought we�ve got so much time we will save the Davey interview for a big event, but that will never happen now.
Many thanks for your time Simon any last comments?
Firstly I�d like to say keep up the good work, this is the first site I look on for British wrestling news. Secondly I would like to thank everyone who emails me through the Sun and TalkSPORT websites. Although I don�t always get to reply to the mails I promise that I read every single one and really enjoy the feedback.
You can keep up to date with Simon�s work and thoughts on the world of Wrestling by visiting: Sun Sport and Lilsboys.co.uk
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On International Women’s Day… Working Women in Chicago Call on Corporations to Do More
Posted by nellmcnamara on March 8, 2012
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Contact: Nell McNamara, (206) 852-5934 mcnamaran@seiu1.org
Izabela Miltko, (708) 655-9681 miltkoi@seiu1.org
On International Women’s Day…
Working Women in Chicago Call on Corporations to Do More
Chicago janitors making $20k less than our city’s cost of living ask billion dollar companies, whose buildings they keep clean, to do more for working women and families
CHICAGO –As unequal pay for equal work continues to plague women in Chicago and across the world, hundreds of Chicago janitors and supporters rallied on Thursday at the Chicago Board of Trade and the Willis Tower. With an annual wage that is $20,000 below the cost of living for a family, women janitors in Chicago are struggling to provide for their families. At the same time, the corporations whose offices these janitors clean are making record profits- the Chicago Board of Trade alone profited $1.8 billion in 2011. As they bargain together for better jobs, the hard working women of this city called on the richest corporations to do their fair share and create good middle class jobs for Chicago.
“We work so hard to provide for our families, but we are struggling to make ends meet,” says Elizabeth Deshazo, a janitor in downtown Chicago. “It’s not fair that CEOs of big corporations make more in just one day than we janitors do in a year. I dream of a more balanced economy where my ten grandchildren will be able to have a better future.”
International Women’s Day fell on the backdrop of the janitors’ contract negotiations this week, which will impact more than 13,000 janitors in SEIU Local 1. Those janitors—many of whom are women—are uniting to create a pathway out of poverty for their families and a better future for their children. SEIU Local 1’s janitorial contract expires on April 8.
Laura Garza, Vice President at SEIU Local 1 and Director of the Commercial Division, was out recognizing the progress that women have made while preparing for contract negotiations. “Women today are still paid 77 cents for every dollar their male counterparts make. But unionization is proven to raise female workers’ wages by two dollars an hour. Uniting together and bargaining a fair contract helps women get access to decent wages, affordable family health care, and a voice on the job. That’s what we are fighting for now.”
Women in unions are better able to provide for their families and ensure a better future for their children than those without a union. Bargaining a new union contract with fair wage increases will enable Chicago janitors to make ends meet, but that alone won’t restore balance to the economy. That’s why Chicago’s janitors joined with working women across the city to call on banks and corporate executives to do their part to fix our economy—to create good jobs, raise wages, and pay their fair share in taxes.
SEIU Local 1 unites 50,000 property service workers in the central United States, including janitors, security officers and residential doormen. Together we work to build strength for all working people, on the job and in our communities.
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Islam in Iceland
Title: Islam in Iceland
Subject: Islam by country, Islam in Europe, Religion in Iceland, Islam in Slovakia, Islam in Albania
Collection: Islam by Country, Islam in Europe, Islam in Iceland, Religion in Iceland
Muslim culture Centre of Iceland is located at second floor in a house called Ýmishúsið in Reykjavík.
The Nordic country of Iceland has one of the smallest Muslim communities in the world, of only 875 people registered with the official Muslim organisations in the country (as of 2015). This corresponds to 0.27% of the population of Iceland.
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The earliest mention of Iceland in Muslim sources originates in the works of Muhammad al-Idrisi (1099–1165/66) in his famous Tabula Rogeriana, which mentions Iceland's location in the North Sea.
The long-distance trading and raiding networks of the Vikings will have meant that various Icelanders, like the Norwegians Rögnvald Kali Kolsson or Harald Hardrada, came into direct contact with the Muslim world during the Middle Ages;[1] indirect connections are best attested by finds of Arabic coins in Iceland, as also widely in the Viking world.[2]
Following Iceland's conversion to Christianity around 1000, some Icelanders encountered the Islamic world through pilgrimage, for example to Jerusalem, of the kind described by Abbot Nikulás Bergsson in his Leiðarvísir og borgarskipan.
From around the late thirteenth century, a fantastical version of the Islamic world is prominent in medieval Icelandic romance, partly inspired by Continental narratives influenced by the Crusades. Although this image generally characterises the Islamic world as 'heathen', and repeats the misconceptions of Islam widespread in the medieval West,[3] it also varies substantially from text to text, sometimes, for example, associating the Islamic world with great wealth, wisdom, or chivalry.[4]
Perhaps the earliest known example of Muslims coming to Iceland occurred in 1627, when the Dutch Muslim Jan Janszoon and his Barbary pirates raided portions of Iceland, including the southwest coast, Vestmannaeyjar, and the eastern fjords.[5] This event is known in Icelandic history as the Tyrkjaránið (the "Turkish Abductions").
Islam started to gain presence in Icelandic culture around the 1970s, partly through immigration from the Islamic world (for example Salmann Tamimi) and partly through Icelanders' exposure to Islamic culture while travelling (for example Ibrahim Sverrir Agnarsson). Some of the immigrants simply came of their own accord; others came as refugees, including groups from Kosovo.[6] The Koran was first translated into Icelandic in 1993, with a corrected edition in 2003.[7]
Members of Muslim Associations in Iceland as a function of time
Salmann Tamimi estimates that when he came to Iceland in 1971 there were perhaps seven Muslims living there.[8] As of 2013, however,
"Muslim Association of Iceland" (Félag múslima á Íslandi) has 465 members.
"The Islamic Cultural Centre of Iceland" (Menningarsetur múslima á Íslandi) has 305 members.[9]
The first generation of Muslims born in Iceland probably began with people like Salmann's own children, such as Yousef Ingi Tamimi (b. 1988).[10] Iceland's Muslim population is of diverse origins, including people born in the Arab world, Albania, Africa, and Iceland.[11]
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The Muslim Association of Iceland (Félag múslima á Íslandi) was founded in 1997 by Salmann Tamimi, a Palestinian immigrant; it was officially recognised on February 25th.[12] Since 2010 the chair has been Ibrahim Sverrir Agnarsson.[13] As of 2014, the association has 465 members. More than half were born in Iceland; perhaps 40-50 were born to non-Muslim parents.[13]
The Muslim Association of Iceland currently runs the Reykjavík Mosque, a Sunni mosque on the third floor of an office building in Ármúli 38, Reykjavík.[9] It has two imams and offers daily and nightly prayers attended by a mix of local Icelanders and visiting Muslims. It also offers weekly Friday prayers for Jumu'ah. In 2000 the Muslim Association applied to purpose-build a mosque in Reykjavík; after a long process, permission for building was granted on July 6, 2013.[14]
Prayers are said in Arabic, but English and Icelandic are also widely used due to the diverse nature of the congregation. The Association regularly runs courses in both Arabic and Icelandic.[15]
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The Islamic Culture Centre of Iceland (Menningarsetur múslima á Íslandi) was founded in 2008 by Karim Askari, originally from Morocco, and as of 2014 has 305 members.[13] The Centre hired Ahmad Seddeeq, originally from Egypt, as Imam in 2011.[16]
The Islamic Cultural Centre of Iceland runs a mosque in Ýmishúsið on Skógarhlíð in Reykjavík.[17]
Attitudes to Islam in Iceland
One of the main researchers on Icelandic attitudes to race, Kristín Loftsdóttir, has found that many Icelanders exhibit anti-immigrant discourses linked with Islamophobia in ways parallel those in other European countries, despite Iceland having an often completely different history of contact with Islamic cultures.[18] Many public expressions of Islamophobia have in the second decade of the twenty-first century been focused on opposition to the creation of a purpose-built Reykjavík mosque. Opposition to Islam is often presented in terms of support for gender equality, a discourse which in Kristín's assessment is 'used as a way to dwell on the criticism of Muslims in general, and to the glory of European societies'.[19] Óttar M. Norðfjörð's 2010 novel Örvitinn; eða hugsjónamaðurinn satirises Islamophobic attitudes.[20]
Many Icelandic Muslims prefer not to join a formal organisation, considering their relationship with God a personal one.[8]
Outside interest
In 2011 the Muslims of Iceland attracted the interest of Al Jazeera, which planned a documentary dealing with Muslims in Iceland and New Zealand. Al Jazeera was interested in how Ramadan is honored in the higher latitudes where the night can be of unusual length when compared to the majority-Muslim lands.[21]
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^ Neil Price, 'The Vikings in Spain, North Africa and the Mediterranean', in The Viking World, ed. by Stefan Brink and Neil Price (Abingdon: Routledge, 2008), pp. 462--69.
^ E.g. the hoard found at the farm Keta in Skefilsstaðhreppur: Fedir Androshchuk and Ragnheiður Traustadóttir, 'A Viking Age Spearhead from Kolkuós', Hólarannsóknin Framvinduskýrsla 6 (2004), https://www.academia.edu/Documents/in/Viking_Age_Spearheads.
^ Martin, John Stanley, 'Attitudes to Islam from the Chansons de geste to the Riddarasögur', Parergon, n. s. 8.2 (1990), 81-95. DOI: 10.1353/pgn.1990.0001
^ Sverrir Jakobsson, Við og veröldin: Heimsmynd Íslendinga 1100-1400 (Reykjavík: Háskólaútgáfan, 2005), pp. 130-60. Cf. Sheryl Elizabeth McDonald Werronen, 'Transforming Popular Romance on the Edge of the World: Nítíða saga in Late Medieval and Early Modern Iceland' (unpublished PhD thesis, University of Leeds, 2013), pp. 150--56; Bjørn Bandlien, 'Muslims in Karlamagnúss saga and Elíss saga ok Rósamundar ' and Geraldine Barnes, 'Byzantium in the riddarasögur ', in Á austrvega: Saga and East Scandinavia. Preprint Papers of the 14th International Saga Conference, Uppsala, 9th–15th August 2009. Eds. Agneta Ney, Henrik Williams, and Fredrik Charpentier Ljungqvist. Institutionen för humaniora och samhällsvetenskaps skriftserie 14. Gävle: Gävle UP, 2009. 1.85–91 and 1.92–98, http://www.saga.nordiska.uu.se/preprint.
^ Jørgen Nielsen; Samim Akgönül; Ahmet Alibaši?; Brigitte Maréchal; Christian Moe (11 November 2010). Yearbook of Muslims in Europe. BRILL. pp. 251–.
^ Heimir Björnsson, 'Hvaða átt til Mekka? Stofnun trúfélags múslima á Íslandi, þróun þess og starf á Íslandi og barátta gegn fordómum' (unpublished BA thesis, University of Iceland), pp. 8-9. http://skemman.is/item/view/1946/2283 International Religious Freedom Report 2006
^ Kóran, trans. by Helgi Hálfdánarson, second edn, Reykjvík, 2003.
^ a b Eygló Svala Arnarsdóttir, 'To a Mosque on a Magic Carpet', Iceland Review, 52.1 (2014), 64--68 (p. 66).
^ a b Mannfjöldi eftir trúfélögum 1998-2012 . Hagstofan.is (Icelandic)
^ Viðar Þorsteinsson and Yousef Ingi Tamimi, 'Maður verður að hafa húmor fyrir sjálfum sér: Viđar Þorsteinsson og Yousef Ingi Tamimi ræða saman', in Íslam með afslætti, ed. by Auður Jónsdóttir and Óttar Martin Norðfjörð, Afbók, 4 ([Reykjavík]: Nýhil, 2008), pp. 142-51 (p. 143).
^ Heimir Björnsson, 'Hvaða átt til Mekka? Stofnun trúfélags múslima á Íslandi, þróun þess og starf á Íslandi og barátta gegn fordómum' (unpublished BA thesis, University of Iceland), p. 13. http://skemman.is/item/view/1946/2283.
^ Heimir Björnsson, 'Hvaða átt til Mekka? Stofnun trúfélags múslima á Íslandi, þróun þess og starf á Íslandi og barátta gegn fordómum' (unpublished BA thesis, University of Iceland), p. 6. http://skemman.is/item/view/1946/2283.
^ a b c Eygló Svala Arnarsdóttir, 'To a Mosque on a Magic Carpet', Iceland Review, 52.1 (2014), 64--68 (p. 65).
^ Kári Tulinius, 'So What Is This Reykjavík Mosque I Keep Hearing About?', The Reykjavík Grapevine, 8.8.2013, http://www.grapevine.is/Features/ReadArticle/So-What-Is-This-Reykjavik-Mosque-I-Keep-Hearing-About.
^ Eygló Svala Arnarsdóttir, 'To a Mosque on a Magic Carpet', Iceland Review, 52.1 (2014), 64--68 (p. 67).
^ Eygló Svala Arnarsdóttir, 'To a Mosque on a Magic Carpet', Iceland Review, 52.1 (2014), 64--68 (pp. 65-66).
^ Kristín Loftsdóttir. 2012b. 'Belonging and the Icelandic Others: Situating Icelandic Identity in a Postcolonial Context', in Whiteness and Postcolonialism in the Nordic Region: Exceptionalism, Migrant Others and National Identities, ed. by Kristín Loftsdóttir and Lars Jensen (Farnham: Ashgate, 2012), pp. 56-72 (p. 63).
^ Kristín Loftsdóttir. 2012a. Whiteness is from Another World: Gender, Icelandic International Development and Multiculturalism. European Journal of Women’s Studies, 19(1), 41–54 (p. 47). See also Þorgerður H. Þorvaldsdóttir, 'The Gender-Equal North: Icelandic Images of Femininity and Masculinity', in Iceland and Images of the North, ed. by Sumarliði R. Ísleifsson (Québec: Presses de l'Université du Québec, 2011), pp. 405-34 (pp. 410-11).
^ 'Fávitinn, Ofvitinn, Örvitinn og Óttar M. Norðfjörð: Strákur Karlsson heldur út í heim', Morgunblaðið, 3 March 2010, http://www.mbl.is/greinasafn/grein/1324420/.
^ "Al Jazeera Shoots Documentary on Icelandic Muslims". Iceland Review. 17 Aug 2011.
^ "Populations by religious organizations 1998–2015". Reykjavík, Iceland:
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SERVICE DESK UNVEILS UPDATED PORTAL
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WRITTEN BY LARA LEGATH
The beginning of the school year called for a fresh start and improvements to our IT department. They are now offering a new MySFC Service Desk portal to allow students and staff to better communicate with IT. Students also now have the option to change their password from a random assortment of letters and numbers to something easier to remember.
SFC Today reached out to the IT department to find out why these changes came this semester. “With our old system, only faculty and administrators were able to reset their passwords. That decision was made due to the limitation of the system,” representatives of the department said. “With the new FootPrints system in place, everyone can now register their account and change their password. Changing your password has never been easier as you can access the password reset from the main SFC website.” Before changing their passwords, students must register for this new system which is available through the updated portal.
The improved portal serves many other useful functions. “The Service Desk portal is a way for faculty, employees and students to report various IT issues such as a broken keyboard and for the faculty and employees, they can also report facilities issues like spills on the floor or garbage removal,” they continued, “[It] can also be used to request services as well. Currently, students only have the ability to report IT issues such as non-functioning PC’s or printers.”
Each student or staff member who enters a work order into the new system will receive an email receipt that will allow them to track their request as it is being processed.
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Show #022: Coil, Voctave, Paul Amlehn and more...
It's a mainly electronic show tonight with a heavy IDM flavour. Much of the music on this week's show was discovered on midnight trawls through SoundCloud, which my first port of call when looking for new sounds.
Coil - Algerian Basses
Voctave - Mugla 3
Lysergica - Hostiles
PVT - Casual Success
Brian Eno and; Rick Holland - Glitch
Hydroze Plus - Epi-Dose
ANBB - Mimikry
Voctave - Mano Blanco
String Theory - P.O.V.
Khafru - Industry of Man
Paul Amlehn - Cross the Wounded Galaxies
For your viewing pleasure... a track from the new PVT LP
Please leave comments below.... I don't get NEARLY enough feedback!
Raven Handley 4 March 2013 at 10:59
You're not the only one who doesn't like the term IDM..
'British electronic music and techno artists, including Aphex Twin, Cylob, and Mike Paradinas, have criticised the term IDM. Paradinas has stated that the term IDM was only used in America.'
'In a September 1997 interview, Aphex Twin commented on the 'Intelligent Dance Music' label:
I just think it's really funny to have terms like that. It's basically saying 'this is intelligent and everything else is stupid.' It's really nasty to everyone else's music. (laughs) It makes me laugh, things like that. I don't use names. I just say that I like something or I don't.'
'Cylob, aka Chris Jeffs, said, "Also, anyone who applies the term IDM to my music deserves to be shot."'
Mat Handley 4 March 2013 at 18:15
Not only does the term IDM imply that other forms of dance music is 'dumb', most of is not even dance music at all! It's a daft label, but one that the genre seems to be stuck with!
I discovered Paul Amlehn on your show, the guy is a fucking genius!
I second that. I heard his work here first, then went to Soundcloud to hear more.
I haven't heard anything that beautiful and sublime since I first heard Coil and Nurse With Wound.
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THE CORE MEMORY FORUM > NCR Computers of the 20th Century > History > Tunnels Under the Factory
Author Topic: Tunnels Under the Factory (Read 12674 times)
Aleksandrs Guba
Tunnels Under the Factory
Recently I was told that NCR had a program where boys of 14 up could work at the NCR factory a couple days a week as messengers. This was considered part of their schooling and was added to their time with the company if they were hired on later. These boys wore roller skates and went from building to building by way of the tunnels under the factory. Tunnels allowed people to go from building to building without going outside. They were used as a supply route to the buildings out of the weather and passed under all the streets.
Is there anyone to tell more about such an interesting detail?
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Tunnels Under the Factory - Continued
At last I've got the confirmation and photo! Tunnels were once used to move materials through parts of the NCR factory complex.
terrymoz
Re: Tunnels Under the Factory
I first visited NCR Dayton from NCR UK in 1964 and I was given a factory tour which
involved visiting all Dayton manufacturing facilities and which involved walking through
the tunnels that connected each facility. The tunnels were used to transport materials
and goods as well as providing a walkway for personnel.
I also remember being invited to dine in the Horseshoe Room at the top of the
main building. The invitation was from Howard Stauffer who was head of International operations.
After lunch with Mr Stauffer and other executives a film was shown , I think it was the latest local newscast. They were good times, NCR was transforming from a mechanical cash register
company into an electronic computer company and in 1964 I was a newly qualified electronics
engineer teaching the 315 computer system in the UK
dlreedy
I started working at NCR in early 1970 when the factory was still going strong. I worked in Bldg 26 on Patterson Blvd. We used the tunnels to go to all the other buildings. Some parts of the routes to the buildings 10, 11, 12 etc went on the factory floors and other parts were underground beneath the streets. It was useful in bad weather when we went to the NCR lunchroom and to the daily movies shown at lunchtime in the auditorium. I was saddened to see all the buildings gone and the large world headquaters function moved to Georgia and the University of Dayton taking over the headquarters building for research facilities.
Dennis Reedy
Former NCR Dayton Employee
uglytuna
The tunnels between the buildings at the NCR factory complex were truly amazing. In the mid-sixties I received 340 printer training in the basement of building 26 at the corner of Patterson and K street. At the time I rented an apartment off Brown Street not far from the NCR Credit Union. It was winter and bitter cold outside. I would enter the building across the street from the Credit Union and take the tunnels all the way across the complex coming out at building 26, staying nice and warm for the whole trip. These two buildings were diagonally opposite from each other and as far as you could go and still be on NCR property. It was always an adventure to make that trip each morning and then return each evening. We would also take the tunnels to the auditorium of building 10 to watch 45 minutes of a movie during our lunch hour every day. A whistle would blow and the screen would go black telling us it was time to go back to work. Fond memories.
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The Top Ten: Princess Diana's Jewels
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This time of year, a somber anniversary echoes in the minds of many royal watchers: that of the untimely and tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales. Mother of one future king and grandmother of another, Diana's memory still looms large over the royal landscape. But while there are many sad chapters of Diana's story, today I thought it would be much more fun to survey some of the sparklier aspects of her royal life.
Here are my top ten favorite pieces from Diana's royal jewelry box -- be sure to chime in with your own list in the comments below
10. The Swan Lake Necklace
Diana's last official engagement before her death was a trip to the Royal Albert Hall to see Swan Lake. For the performance, she wore a necklace that Garrard had designed with her input. Garrard later added matching earrings (never worn by Diana), also made of diamonds and pearls, to the necklace; the suite was sold after Diana's death to a private collector.
9. The Qatar Diamond and Pearl Earrings
Diana's collection included a large number of pairs of pearl earrings, but this pair is my favorite: the diamond and pearl drops given to her as a wedding gift by the Emir of Qatar. The stud features a diamond floral motif, with delicate pear-shaped pearls suspended from a chain of diamonds.
8. The Sultan of Oman Sapphire Suite
One of two major sets of sapphire jewels from Diana's collection, this diamond and sapphire suite was given to her by the Sultan of Oman during the 1986 tour of the Gulf states. The set features a necklace, earrings, and a bracelet, all made in a distinctly modern style.
7. Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara
The most magnificent heirloom jewel worn by Diana during her tenure as Princess of Wales was the lover's knot tiara made in 1913 for Queen Mary. It was a copy of a tiara owned by Mary's family, the Cambridges. The Queen presented the tiara to Diana shortly before the royal wedding in 1981; today, the tiara is back in the Windsor vaults.
6. The Diamond Pendant Necklace
Diana regularly wore a simple diamond necklace that could take various pendant pieces. The diamond necklace was a part of the larger jewelry gift she received from the Saudi crown prince on her wedding; the large sapphire and diamond pendant that she often wore with the necklace also came with the Saudi suite. Diana often swapped out the sapphire for a diamond pendant with a Prince of Wales feather motif that reportedly once belonged to Queen Alexandra; that pendant was apparently an engagement gift from the Queen Mother. The Prince of Wales feather pendant could also be worn with a detachable emerald drop.
5. The Queen Mother's Sapphire Brooch
The Queen Mum had more gifts in store for Diana; for her wedding, she gave her new granddaughter-in-law a large oval sapphire and diamond brooch. In the early years of her marriage, Diana wore the piece as a brooch, but she quickly had it converted into the clasp of a seven-strand pearl choker. This was one of the large pieces of jewelry that Diana continued to wear even after her separation and divorce.
4. The Delhi Durbar Emerald Choker
The lover's knot tiara wasn't the only piece of Queen Mary's jewelry that Diana wore. She was also frequently spotted wearing the art deco diamond and emerald choker from the Delhi Durbar parure. Along with wearing this as a traditional choker necklace, Diana also famously used it as a headband.
3. The Saudi Sapphire Suite
The set of faceted sapphire and diamond jewelry given to Diana as a wedding present by the Saudi crown prince was extensive: it originally included the diamond necklace mentioned above, with its sapphire and diamond pendant, plus earrings, a bracelet, a ring, and a watch. Diana innovated with this set of jewels, transforming the watch and ring into a choker (again, more famously worn as a headband) and another necklace.
2. The Spencer Tiara
While this tiara never belonged to Diana -- it's a Spencer family piece, owned by the earl -- it's the tiara that is easily most associated with her. She wore the diamond floral sparkler on her wedding day and on many occasions afterward.
1. The Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Of all of Diana's glittering jewels, the one you'll see in public most often these days is her sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Made by Garrard, the ring features a large faceted sapphire surrounded by diamonds. In 2011, Diana's elder son, the Duke of Cambridge, gave the ring to his future bride, Kate Middleton. He noted during their engagement interview that giving Kate the ring was his way of ensuring that his "mother didn’t miss out" on such an important occasion in his life.
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You are here: Home » Outside Tibet » Campaign Actions » Tibetan youths kick of month-long march ahead of 55th Uprising Day
Tibetan youths kick of month-long march ahead of 55th Uprising Day
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(TibetanReview.net, Feb11, 2014) Ahead of the 55th Tibetan National Uprising Day, to be marked on Mar 10, 2014, a group of 55 activists, joined by an Indian supporter, kicked off from Dharamsala in northern India on Feb 9, a month-long ‘Tibetan Uprising March’ to New Delhi. The March is being carried out by the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), and has participants from its regional chapters across India as well as Nepal and other places.
Unlike the exile Tibetan administration, which seeks autonomy for Tibet under Chinese rule, this largest association of exile Tibetans campaigns for Tibet’s complete independence. The marchers have adopted a white-coloured, boat-shaped cap inscribed with the message ‘Free Tibet’. The cap is a familiar symbol of Indian freedom struggle and also represents commitment to Gandhian principles.
The TYC said the 600-km march will highlight the tragic situation in Tibet today while supporting the demands of the Tibetan self-immolators protesting against Chinese rule and showing solidarity with the Tibetans in Tibet. The marchers’ five demands include the release of all political prisoners in Tibet, access for international media to the territory and addressing the aspirations of Tibetan self-immolators.
Since Feb 2009, a total of 126 Tibetans are known to have immolated themselves in protest against Chinese rule, with most of them shouting slogans and leaving behind messages demanding the return from exile of Tibet’s spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, and freedom for Tibetans.
Mr Sandesh Mishra, the lone Indian in the march, is the General Secretary of Indo-Tibetan Friendship, Nagpur. He was active in the Tibetan campaign movement since 1996 and has taken part in four marches for Tibet in the past.
In New Delhi, the marchers will try to present a memorandum outlining their five-point demands to the Chinese Embassy and will also submit appeals to the United Nations office as well as to foreign embassies in the city.
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Sirius The Jaeger Series Review
Posted on March 14, 2019 May 26, 2019 by Karandi
Things that go bump in the night should watch out.
It isn’t all that often that I watch a Netflix anime (or I should more accurately say it isn’t often that I finish one) and there’s a lot of reasons for that, however having read some mixed reviews about Serius but seeing it was a bit of an action story featuring vampires, I decided to take the plunge. I watched a handful of episodes one afternoon and was hooked. Clearing my schedule the following afternoon, I binged the rest of the series.
And it turns out, Sirius the Jaeger is actually great fun. We have a group called the Jaegers hunting down vampires and trying to exterminate them, meanwhile the vampires are conspiring with political activists and the like to get some shady and nebulous plot off the ground. It is a great set up and the pre-World War 2 setting really helps to allow some credibility for some of the goings on here.
That said, it isn’t as though Sirius the Jaeger is a perfect anime series. We’ve got a lot of cliché characters, some plot points that don’t really seem to make a great deal of sense, a villain who seems kind of together but ultimately makes stupid choices just to make things more interesting and as a direct result gets seriously burned, and just some general moments where if you applied any kind of real world physics to a situation you could write most of the characters off. Yet, none of that really gets in the way of the story because the story doesn’t really let it. It isn’t taking itself all that seriously as it powers through introducing ancient tribes, vampires, vampire hunters and building in a subplot about nations arming for war. It just wants us to enjoy the ride as we see Yuliy first work to kill all the vampires and then to try to find out about his tribe and the Ark of Serius.
Where some anime might get very exposition heavy while trying to balance all of that, Sirius the Jaeger limits talk time between characters and information about all of these different aspects comes to us over time and fairly naturally. It’s built into exchanges between characters in small bite size chunks with only a few longer more focused conversations to flesh out key points. There’s only one point where the Professor stands with Yuliy and essentially information dumps and it’s about three quarters of the way through and is a fairly significant reveal that directs the final turn of the series. Given it comes on the tail of a fairly impressive battle between the Japanese military and the vampires, the down time isn’t too much of a problem.
However, what really drives this story is the action. We will be taken from one action set piece to another and be prepared for lots of jumping over roof tops, a car chase sequence, a battle on a train, fighting in the woods, and finally fighting on an airship because why not. Each fight is fairly distinct and while Yuliy is at the centre of most of them, the conditions are vastly different as are the other participants and potential collateral damage and so it continues to feel fresh.
There’s also a sense of urgency around a lot of the fight sequences. While it never gets to a point where you actually fear too much for a main character, it always feels like losing a fight will cost the characters something and even if they win the fight there is always damage. The near destruction of the house they were staying in while in Japan and the company having to pay compensation to the owner is one example but in every fight it felt like there was a lot potentially riding on their decisions.
I really enjoyed how the series dealt with Yuliy. Even though we ultimately get a standard chosen one fantasy plot where he’s lost his family, last survivor, needs to take control of the shiny powerful thing, his character manages to feel reasonably fresh as it treads this fairly standard path. While his surly revenge driven opening isn’t exactly a breath of fresh air (think Eren from Attack on Titan only competent and less shouty), Yuliy actually manages to have quite a well developed personality and his interactions with the other characters are usually entertaining.
Unfortunately, I can’t really say the same about Ryouko, the daughter of the family who host the vampire hunters (Jaegers) in Japan. Her character is kind of a love interest for Yuliy only she’s utterly unnecessary. Though at times she delivered crucial items or got herself into trouble at particular points, realistically her character brought nothing to the table and honestly her following Yuliy around into increasingly dangerous situations just struck me as slightly stupid so I couldn’t really get behind her character.
They did far better with Mikhail (Yuliy’s brother) who we encounter throughout the story, despite Yuliy thinking he died when the vampires attacked his village. The interactions between Yuliy and Mikhail, while at times pushing at the boundaries of logical, always have a good chemistry about them.
However, this is a vampire story so how are the vampires?
A bit hit and miss. The royals are very entertaining and classic kind of vampires (other than the whole able to deal with daylight thing). The control older vampires have over those they’ve turned is a feature that I really like in vampire stories as is the fact that turned vampires retain their memories of being human but at the same time aren’t any longer. The slave vampires and their monstrous form was a bit less likeable because it essentially turned a lot of the fights into waves of red bat things that had very little to distinguish them and none of them were really strong enough to be of note anyway.
One interesting bit they threw in was that the vampire race was dying because of a sickness that had no cure. That was an interesting addition to the story and actually worked as a good catalyst for moving the immortal vampires with a sense of urgency.
So overall, a pretty fun action story. Definitely not a horror despite the presence of vampires. It move along at a nice pace, has some good fight sequences and largely decently realised characters. While it isn’t going to be anime of the year or anything like that, this one was certainly an entertaining romp.
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“vampire race was dying because of a sickness that had no cure”
Have you ever watch a Canadian TV series called “Forever Knight”? You might really enjoy it.
I’ve never seen it. If I come across it I might give it a look.
Is on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2i5qRpGieM
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I love a decent, entertaining vampire series so I will definitely add this to my watchlist! I like the visuals you’ve shared. I feel most vampire-related serials tend to be hit or miss in general. I’m waiting for the one brilliant vampire series to arise and blow me away lol. Superb review!! 🧡
Glad you enjoyed the review. Hopefully you enjoy the show when you get a chance to watch it.
And yeah, vampire related anything is hit or miss, but even when it isn’t great it usually entertains (even if only because of how bad it is). Okay, I like bad horror movies so bad vampire fiction is a guilty pleasure.
Ooh, I love bad horror films so I’m probably the same with vampire stuff, lol. I’m such a sucker for them, although I do loathe Twilight, so I suppose I have my limit of how much bad vampire stuff I can take, haha. I do like that the series takes place in the 1930s, as I’m a sucker for historical settings as well.
See Twilight isn’t so much bad vampire as it is bad teen romance and honestly I can’t stand it either. Though I did like that YouTube mashup of Buffy and Twilight because that was just well done.
Ooh! I haven’t seen that, I’ll have to look it up. 🙂
Here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZwM3GvaTRM
Interesting. I may have to try this one out after all. 🙂
If you don’t take it too seriously you should have fun. it’s got enough action and decent characterisation to carry it and the pace is good. The weaker elements are what they are but if you are just looking for something binge worthy this one hits the spot.
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Photos of the Month: A long, hot summer of hate crimes
A Palestinian family is burned alive in their sleep, a 16-year-old Israeli is stabbed to death during the Jerusalem pride march, a hunger-striker calls the shots, and more. These are the best Activestills photos of the month. Photos by: Keren Manor, Ahmad Al-Bazz, Yotam Ronen, Faiz Abu-Rmeleh, Omer Sameer, Oren Ziv / Activestills, Edited by: Anka Mirkin
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Violent settlers cleared despite smoking gun (literally)
When the prosecution closes a case for lack of evidence, despite the abundance thereof, we realize how seriously it takes its role. By Yesh Din, written by Yossi Gurvitz The location was Qusra, a village in the Shiloh Valley; the date, September 16, 2011. Fathallah Mahmoud Muhammad Abu Rhoda went out with his three sons to pick figs. A short while after reaching their land, they noticed about 10 Israeli civilians standing around their water hole. The Palestinians demanded the Israelis leave the place; the interlopers refused. The residents of Qusra — a village that has already proven it can…
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Larry Derfner
Settler violence: It comes with the territory
Unlike any other aspect of the occupation, settler violence is something nobody outside the radical fringe in Israel will defend. This, alone, they’ll denounce. And yet, nobody -- in Israel or internationally -- has found the political will to put a stop to the decades-long phenomenon, even when the victims are U.S. citizens. By Larry Derfner Photos by Mareike Lauken, Keren Manor and Activestills.org Kamal Shaban, a farmer in the West Bank village of Sinjil, is watching workmen repair a local family’s house that had recently been firebombed by settlers in the middle of the night, forcing the parents and five…
Read More... Published January 21, 2014 | 49 Comments
The IDF no longer even pretends it's trying
The army admits its observers noticed the masked Israeli bandits descending on Qusra – and did nothing. By Yesh Din, written by Yossi Gurvitz A case of man bites dog: on Tuesday, January 7, in the village of Qusra, Palestinians united in order to defend themselves from a group of Israeli marauders, taking the latter captive, and turning them over to the authorities. The rare event drew significant media attention. However one point did not get the attention it required: The IDF told Haaretz newspaper (Hebrew) that "an observation post identified the settlers, some of whom were hooded, descending towards…
Read More... Published January 12, 2014 | 6 Comments
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Palestinians catch settlers allegedly attempting a 'price tag' attack
Settlers invade the village of Qusra, where they are trapped by village residents. Palestinians eventually call the Israeli army to evacuate their attackers. Qusra has a long history as the target of settler violence. Palestinians in the West Bank village of Qusra caught a group of Israeli settlers who they said invaded the village to carry out a so-called "price tag" attack against locals, leading to a standoff that lasted over two hours on Tuesday. The incident began late Tuesday morning when the Israeli army demolished an agricultural plot belonging to the settlement outpost of Esh Kodesh, Israel Radio reported…
Read More... Published January 7, 2014 | 4 Comments
Two sides of the same coin: How soldiers and settlers complete each other
Most of the time, soldiers and settlers are not adversaries; they are two sides completing each other. The settlers despoil the Palestinians of their land, and the soldiers pretend they have no choice but to defend them. By Yesh Din (written by Yossi Gurvitz) Some three weeks ago, S., a resident of the West Bank village Qusra, which is under constant terror attack by settlers, took his herd of goats out to pasture. As he was herding his goats around a building belonging to his family which was destroyed by settlers, several IDF vehicles reached the scene. A few troops…
Read More... Published July 18, 2013 | 11 Comments
Settlers arrested in connection with near-fatal shooting of Palestinian man in Qusra
Police make rare arrests in connection to settler violence against Palestinians. But the circumstances surrounding the shooting were unique, and likely played no small role in pushing police to investigate seriously. Update (April 3): Police released all of the suspects and cleared them of wrongdoing, according to The Jerusalem Post. In a rare display of law enforcement against violent Jewish settlers, Israeli police raided the notorious illegal outpost of Esh Kodesh early Tuesday morning. Police arrested five settlers, including an active duty soldier, in connection with the near-fatal shooting of a young Palestinian man from the nearby village of Qusra…
Read More... Published April 2, 2013 | 7 Comments
Cracks in the wall: A glimmer of hope for Israel-Palestine
From up close, a wall can seem smooth, unbreakable and infinite – it is the only thing in sight. The wall, a wall of despair or a wall of separation, is real. But by taking a few steps back, either physically or spiritually, cracks in the wall can come into sight. By Moriel Rothman I’ve been in the U.S. for almost two weeks now, and I’ve begun to see cracks in the "Despair-Wall" that I wasn’t seeing – or wasn’t able to see – 14 days ago. When I boarded the plane departing from Ben Gurion International Airport, it was with feelings of darkness, of…
Read More... Published March 15, 2013 | 4 Comments
A new low: Police claim torching of Palestinian cars was 'fabricated'
When the police say the residents of Qusra fabricated the incident, they are actually saying the residents committed the felony of a false report. But so far, not a single Qusra resident has been interrogated for false complaints. By Yesh Din, written by Yossi Gurvitz At the end of last week, the police came out with an unusual announcement, claiming that the torching of six cars in the village of Qusra some ten days ago was "fabricated." We reacted immediately (Hebrew), and reporter Yigal Mosco of Channel 2 had some select words for the police (Hebrew), noting their claims were…
Read More... Published March 5, 2013 | 2 Comments
A history of violence in Qusra: Not 'clashes,' but 'pogroms'
The attack against Palestinians in Qusra yesterday was not a 'clash,' it was a pogrom – and, as usual, it took place under the aegis of the IDF. By Yesh Din, written by Yossi Gurvitz A group of settlers coming from the direction of one of the most notorious outposts, Esh Kodesh, raided the Palestinian village of Qusra yesterday (Saturday). Some six Palestinians were wounded. The Israeli media reported a "clash" in the village. There wasn't one. A clash is what happens when two sides of more-or-less equal strength face off with one another. What took place in Qusra is much…
Read More... Published February 24, 2013 | 11 Comments
Palestinian prisoner dies in Israeli interrogation center
A Palestinian man died in Israeli custody, reportedly during or after being interrogated by Israel on Saturday. The death comes amid spreading West Bank protests in solidarity with hunger striking prisoners. Near Nablus, settlers reportedly shoot a Palestinian man in the stomach. A 30-year-old Palestinian man, Arafat Jaradat, died while in Israeli custody today. According to Palestinian human rights organization Al Haq, Jaradat is believed to have died either during or shortly after he was interrogated in Meggido Prison. Speaking to the Agence France Presse, a spokeswoman for the Israel Prisons Service confirmed the death. She claimed, “It was probably…
Read More... Published February 23, 2013 | 9 Comments
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Backstage with ABOG - My Baby
September 30, 2015 in Backstage, Music
Following several epic performances at Glastonbury 2015, I caught up with Daniel ‘DaFreez’ Johnston, guitar wizard from My Baby, to get an insight into one of the most unique sounding groups I have heard in a while. When a band is described as tribal indie funk delta trance, you know you are in for something both original and incredibly rewarding.
Karl - How did My Baby come about and which artists were your main influences as musicians?
Daniel - We have been playing together for almost 10 years in other groups and in various formations. From 2012 we decided to form the three-piece that became My Baby. As musicians our main influences are old blues, gospel and folk like Robert Johnson, The Staple Singers or Bert Jansch and Joni Mitchell. We have a history of playing soul and funk. Think of Sly and the Family Stone.
Karl - Your music is an infusion of so many styles obviously with deep delta blues and soul undercurrents. In an industry where originality is so often overlooked, how tough have you found it to get more mainstream recognition?
Daniel - It's obviously unlikely to get such recognition at first since we are not a pop group or a band that embraces a recognizable sound that is very clearly inspired by our influences, which would put you in a niche or style like blues where a lot of people will discover you but you fail to breach the pigeon holing. It takes a while but the amount of appreciators of the diversity that our music represents multiplies over the years and we have seemingly been pushed forward in more of a mainstream kind of way. For us it's very rewarding that people recognize the roots but detect an original concept of some sort and find that appealing.
Karl - You are obviously working very hard and this has been an incredible year. Touring with Seasick Steve and your own headline tour later this year. How was it touring with Steve and are you pleased with how well you have been received on the tour? I know a lot of people have come away from those shows and been blown away by My Baby.
Daniel - It's been immense and overwhelming in many ways. Touring with Steve was like a dream, and it takes a while to take stock of things and grasp at the reality of what you have gone through. Steve is such a special yet humble guy. It's Inspiring to tour with such an enigmatic figure and he is so positive towards us. It urges you to greater heights. To play your heart out that much more and thereby reach a huge audience along the way that really gave a lot of positive energy back to us. It's been an amazing experience and we certainly look forward to our UK tour later this year.
Karl - How was the experience of playing at Glastonbury and not only that but doing seven shows over the festival weekend? That is some achievement!
Daniel - Again full of gratitude to the people that believed in us and made that happen. A very wild ride… and very hard work, we only just survived. But had some cracking gigs and we continue to believe in playing as much as possible. It's the best way, and perhaps the only way to reach and connect with as many people as possible. And what better place to do that than Glastonbury.
Karl - With a brother and sister in the band is there much in the way of sibling rivalry between Cato and Joost or do you find yourself getting ganged up on?
Daniel - I manage to escape as often as I can but Joost and Cato are vastly experienced at arguing with each other. At times there seems to be no other modus operandi. And they are fine with it.
Karl - I love the album art on your records done by the talented Stefan Glerum no less. His art style seems to fit in perfectly with the melting pot of different influences you can pick out from your music. Did you have an idea of what you wanted with the design or did you let him work his magic based on the songs?
Daniel - We have strong opinions on all things creative surrounding the My Baby concept. It always poses a challenge to collaborating with others. Stefan has a very distinct style and his creative genius depends on his imagination. Luckily Stefan was very inspired by our music and was able to tap into our thought processes as well. We feel blessed to have him complete something so impressive and something that communicates very strongly with a lot of the subject matter on Shamanaid.
Karl - Is there a particular venue or show you would love to play? What would be the ultimate gig for you?
Daniel - We'd say a lot of dreams are coming true already with festivals such as Glastonbury, Lowlands and Sziget this summer and a main hall gig in Paradiso coming up in December. Not to mention the headline tour in the UK that we’re embarking on this fall. Perhaps we haven't thought far enough ahead to pinpoint anything else. Perhaps our achievements now have already outstretched our ambitions. We don’t think so. There is of course the United States where we are yet to tour. Festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza or Burning Man or perhaps a gig at the New Orleans Mardi Gras.
Karl - In addition to being huge music lovers we also like to kick back and play some video games. Are any of you gamers and if so what do you like to play? If not what do you do to relax between shows?
Daniel - Gamers? Not for a while now. We don't give ourselves too much time to relax. But given nice weather, we’re known to go swimming wherever we can.
More information can be found on their website at www.mybabywashere.com and you can pick up copies of the awesome 'Shamanaid' and 'Loves Voodoo!' albums on Amazon and iTunes. I myself am very much looking forward to catching these guys at the Birmingham Academy on November 4th. If you can make one of their upcoming shows I strongly recommend that you do so.
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US sued for $60 million after infant in detention later died
FILE - In this June 30, 2015, file photo, signs are seen at the entrance to the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas. (Eric Gay, File)
By NOMAAN MERCHANT
HOUSTON -- The mother of a toddler who died weeks after being released from the nation's largest family detention center filed a legal claim seeking $60 million from the U.S. government for the child's death.
Attorneys for Yazmin Juarez submitted the claim against multiple agencies Tuesday. Juarez's 1-year-old daughter, Mariee, died in May.
Juarez's lawyers said Mariee developed a respiratory illness while she and her mother were detained at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas. They accused U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of releasing the pair while Mariee was still sick.
The girl died six weeks later in Philadelphia.
Washington-based law firm Arnold & Porter said it will file a lawsuit if the government doesn't settle its claim. R. Stanton Jones, a lawyer at the firm, said the government has six months to respond before his firm can file suit.
"Having made the decision to jail small children, the U.S. government is responsible to provide living conditions that are safe, sanitary and appropriate," Jones said.
ICE and other agencies listed in the claim said they wouldn't comment on pending litigation.
Jones has also submitted a $40 million claim against the city of Eloy, Arizona, which officially operated the Dilley detention facility under a "pass-through" agreement with ICE and the private prison company CoreCivic. ICE and CoreCivic replaced its agreement with Eloy in September with an arrangement made with the city of Dilley.
Advocates have long complained that medical care in Dilley is substandard and that detaining families damages their mental health. ICE has defended the care it provides at Dilley, saying detainees have access to medical professionals.
"ICE takes very seriously the health, safety and welfare of those in our care," spokeswoman Jennifer Elzea said in a statement.
Dilley is now being used to detain mothers and children, some of whom were reunited in detention after being separated earlier this year under Trump administration policy.
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Rami Malek felt 'overwhelming support' with 1st Oscars win
The "Bohemian Rhapsody" star and best actor winner said support from his cast and family was "all the help I needed."
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by Lucy Maud Montgomery
One September afternoon in the year of grace 1840 Avery and Janet Sparhallow were picking apples in their Uncle Daniel Sparhallow's big orchard. It was an afternoon of mellow sunshine; about them, beyond the orchard, were old harvest fields, mellowly bright and serene, and beyond the fields the sapphire curve of the St. Lawrence Gulf was visible through the groves of spruce and birch. There was a soft whisper of wind in the trees, and the pale purple asters that feathered the orchard grass swayed gently towards each other. Janet Sparhallow, who loved the outdoor world and its beauty, was, for the time being at least, very happy, as her little brown face, with its fine, satiny skin, plainly showed. Avery Sparhallow did not seem so happy. She worked rather abstractedly and frowned oftener than she smiled.
Avery Sparhallow was conceded to be a beauty, and had no rival in Burnley Beach. She was very pretty, with the obvious, indisputable prettiness of rich black hair, vivid, certain colour, and laughing, brilliant eyes. Nobody ever called Janet a beauty, or even thought her pretty. She was only seventeen—five years younger than Avery—and was rather lanky and weedy, with a rope of straight dark-brown hair, long, narrow, shining brown eyes and very black lashes, and a crooked, clever little mouth. She had visitations of beauty when excited, because then she flushed deeply, and colour made all the difference in the world to her; but she had never happened to look in the glass when excited, so that she had never seen herself beautiful; and hardly anybody else had ever seen her so, because she was always too shy and awkward and tongue-tied in company to feel excited over anything. Yet very little could bring that transforming flush to her face: a wind off the gulf, a sudden glimpse of blue upland, a flame-red poppy, a baby's laugh, a certain footstep. As for Avery Sparhallow, she never got excited over anything—not even her wedding dress, which had come from Charlottetown that day, and was incomparably beyond anything that had ever been seen in Burnley Beach before. For it was made of an apple-green silk, sprayed over with tiny rosebuds, which had been specially sent for to England, where Aunt Matilda Sparhallow had a brother in the silk trade. Avery Sparhallow's wedding dress was making far more of a sensation in Burnley Beach than her wedding itself was making. For Randall Burnley had been dangling after her for three years, and everybody knew that there was nobody for a Sparhallow to marry except a Burnley and nobody for a Burnley to marry except a Sparhallow.
"Only one silk dress—and I want a dozen," Avery had said scornfully.
"What would you do with a dozen silk dresses on a farm?" Janet asked wonderingly.
"Oh—what indeed?" agreed Avery, with an impatient laugh.
"Randall will think just as much of you in drugget as in silk," said Janet, meaning to comfort.
Again Avery laughed.
"That is true. Randall never notices what a woman has on. I like a man who does notice—and tells me about it. I like a man who likes me better in silk than in drugget. I will wear this rosebud silk when I'm married, and it will be supposed to last me the rest of my life and be worn on all state occasions, and in time become an heirloom like Aunt Matilda's hideous blue satin. I want a new silk dress every month."
Janet paid little attention to this kind of raving. Avery had always been more or less discontented. She would be contented enough after she was married. Nobody could be discontented who was Randall Burnley's wife. Janet was sure of that.
Janet liked picking apples; Avery did not like it; but Aunt Matilda had decreed that the red apples should be picked that afternoon, and Aunt Matilda's word was law at the Sparhallow farm, even for wilful Avery. So they worked and talked as they worked—of Avery's wedding, which was to be as soon as Bruce Gordon should arrive from Scotland.
"I wonder what Bruce will be like," said Avery. "It is eight years since he went home to Scotland. He was sixteen then—he will be twenty-four now. He went away a boy—he will come back a man."
"I don't remember much about him," said Janet. "I was only nine when he went away. He used to tease me—I do remember that." There was a little resentment in her voice. Janet had never liked being teased. Avery laughed.
"You were so touchy, Janet. Touchy people always get teased. Bruce was very handsome—and as nice as he was handsome. Those two years he was here were the nicest, gayest time I ever had. I wish he had stayed in Canada. But of course he wouldn't do that. His father was a rich man and Bruce was ambitious. Oh, Janet, I wish I could live in the old land. That would be life."
Janet had heard all this before and could not understand it. She had no hankering for either Scotland or England. She loved the new land and its wild, virgin beauty. She yearned to the future, never to the past.
"I'm tired of Burnley Beach," Avery went on passionately, shaking apples wildly off a laden bough by way of emphasis. "I know all the people—what they are—what they can be. It's like reading a book for the twentieth time. I know where I was born and who I'll marry—and where I'll be buried. That's knowing too much. All my days will be alike when I marry Randall. There will never be anything unexpected or surprising about them. I tell you Janet," Avery seized another bough and shook it with a vengeance, "I hate the very thought of it."
"The thought of—what?" said Janet in bewilderment.
"Of marrying Randall Burnley—or marrying anybody down here—and settling down on a farm for life."
Then Avery sat down on the rung of her ladder and laughed at Janet's face.
"You look stunned, Janet. Did you really think I wanted to marry Randall?"
Janet was stunned, and she did think that. How could any girl not want to marry Randall Burnley if she had the chance?
"Don't you love him?" she asked stupidly.
Avery bit into a nut-sweet apple.
"No," she said frankly. "Oh, I don't hate him, of course. I like him well enough. I like him very well. But we'll quarrel all our lives."
"Then what are you marrying him for?" asked Janet.
"Why, I'm getting on—twenty-two—all the girls of my age are married already. I won't be an old maid, and there's nobody but Randall. Nobody good enough for a Sparhallow, that is. You wouldn't want me to marry Ned Adams or John Buchanan, would you?"
"No," said Janet, who had her full share of the Sparhallow pride.
"Well, then, of course I must marry Randall. That's settled and there's no use making faces over the notion. I'm not making faces, but I'm tired of hearing you talk as if you thought I adored him and must be in the seventh heaven because I was going to marry him, you romantic child."
"Does Randall know you feel like this?" asked Janet in a low tone.
"No. Randall is like all men—vain and self-satisfied—and believes I'm crazy about him. It's just as well to let him think so, until we're safely married anyhow. Randall has some romantic notions too, and I'm not sure that he'd marry me if he knew, in spite of his three years' devotion. And I have no intention of being jilted three weeks before my wedding day."
Avery laughed again, and tossed away the core of her apple.
Janet, who had been very pale, went crimson and lovely. She could not endure hearing Randall criticized. "Vain and self-satisfied"—when there was never a man less so! She was horrified to feel that she almost hated Avery—Avery who did not love Randall.
"What a pity Randall didn't take a fancy to you instead of me, Janet," said Avery teasingly. "Wouldn't you like to marry him, Janet? Wouldn't you now?"
"No," cried Janet angrily. "I just like Randall, I've liked him ever since that day when I was a little thing and he came here and saved me from being shut up all day in that dreadful dark closet because I broke Aunt Matilda's blue cup—when I hadn't meant to break it. He wouldn't let her shut me up! He is like that—he understands! I want you to marry him because he wants you, and it isn't fair that you—that you—"
"Nothing is fair in this world, child. Is it fair that I, who am so pretty—you know I am pretty, Janet—and who love life and excitement, should have to be buried on a P.E. Island farm all my days? Or else be an old maid because a Sparhallow mustn't marry beneath her? Come, Janet, don't look so woebegone. I wouldn't have told you if I'd thought you'd take it so much to heart. I'll be a good wife to Randall, never fear, and I'll keep him up to the notch of prosperity much better than if I thought him a little lower than the angels. It doesn't do to think a man perfection, Janet, because he thinks so too, and when he finds someone who agrees with him he is inclined to rest on his oars."
"At any rate, you don't care for anyone else," said Janet hopefully.
"Not I. I like Randall as well as I like anybody."
"Randall won't be satisfied with that," muttered Janet. But Avery did not hear her, having picked up her basket of apples and gone. Janet sat down on the lower rung of the ladder and gave herself up to an unpleasant reverie. Oh, how the world had changed in half an hour! She had never been so worried in her life. She was so fond of Randall—she had always been fond of him—why, he was just like a brother to her! She couldn't possibly love a brother more. And Avery was going to hurt him; it would hurt him horribly when he found out she did not love him. Janet could not bear the thought of Randall being hurt; it made her fairly savage. He must not be hurt—Avery must love him. Janet could not understand why she did not.
Surely everyone must love Randall. It had never occurred to Janet to ask herself, as Avery had asked, if she would like to marry Randall. Randall could never fancy her—a little plain, brown thing, only half grown. Nobody could think of her beside beautiful, rose-faced Avery. Janet accepted this fact unquestioningly. She had never been jealous. She only felt that she wanted Randall to have everything he wanted—to be perfectly happy. Why, it would be dreadful if he did not marry Avery—if he went and married some other girl. She would never see him then, never have any more delightful talks with him about all the things they both loved so much—winds and delicate dawns, mysterious woods in moonlight and starry midnights, silver-white sails going out of the harbour in the magic of morning, and the grey of gulf storms. There would be nothing in life; it would just be one great, unbearable emptiness; for she, herself, would never marry. There was nobody for her to marry—and she didn't care. If she could have Randall for a real brother, she would not mind a bit being an old maid. And there was that beautiful new frame house Randall had built for his bride, which she, Janet, had helped him build, because Avery would not condescend to details of pantry and linen closet and cupboards. Janet and Randall had had such fun over the cupboards. No stranger must ever come to be mistress of that house. Randall must marry Avery, and she must love him. Could anything be done to make her love him?
"I believe I'll go and see Granny Thomas," said Janet desperately.
She thought this was a silly idea, but it still haunted her and would not be shaken off. Granny Thomas was a very old woman who lived at Burnley Cove and was reputed to be something of a witch. That is, people who were not Sparhallows or Burnleys gave her that name. Sparhallows or Burnleys, of course, were above believing in such nonsense. Janet was above believing it; but still—the sailors along shore were careful to "keep on the good side" of Granny Thomas, lest she brew an unfavourable wind for them, and there was much talk of love potions. Janet knew that people said Peggy Buchanan would never have got Jack McLeod if Granny had not given her a love potion. Jack had never looked at Peggy, though she was after him for years; and then, all at once, he was quite mad about her—and married her—and wore her life out with jealousy. And Peggy, the homeliest of all the Buchanan girls! There must be something in it. Janet made a sudden desperate resolve. She would go to Granny and ask her for a love potion to make Avery love Randall. If Granny couldn't do any good, she couldn't do any harm. Janet was a little afraid of her, and had never been near her house, but what wouldn't she do for Randall?
Janet never lost much time in carrying out any resolution she made. The next afternoon she slipped away to visit Granny Thomas. She put on her longest dress and did her hair up for the first time. Granny must not think her a child. She rowed herself down the long pond to the row of golden-brown sand dunes that parted it from the gulf. It was a wonderful autumn day. There were wild growths and colours and scents in sweet procession all around the pond. Every curve in it revealed some little whim of loveliness. On the left bank, in a grove of birch, was Randall's new house, waiting to be sanctified by love and joy and birth. Janet loved to be alone thus with the delightful day. She was sorry when she had walked over the stretch of windy weedy sea fields and reached Granny's little tumbledown house at the Cove—sorry and a little frightened as well. But only a little; there was good stuff in Janet; she lifted the latch boldly and walked in when Granny bade. Granny was curled up on a stool by her fireplace, and if ever anybody did look like a witch, she did. She waved her pipe at another stool, and Janet sat down, gazing a little curiously at Granny, whom she had never seen at such close quarters before.
Will I look like that when I am very old? she thought, beholding Granny's wizened, marvellously wrinkled face. I wonder if anybody will be sorry when you die.
"Staring wasn't thought good manners in my time," said Granny. Then, as Janet blushed crimson under the rebuke, she added, "Keep red like that instead o' white, and you won't need no love ointment."
Janet felt a little cold thrill. How did Granny know what she had come for? Was she a real witch after all? For a moment she wished she hadn't come. Perhaps it was not right to tamper with the powers of darkness. Peggy Buchanan was notoriously unhappy. If Janet had known how to get herself away, she would have gone without asking for anything.
Then a sound came from the lean-to behind the house.
"S-s-h. I hear the devil grunting like a pig," muttered Granny, looking very impish.
But Janet smiled a little contemptuously. She knew it was a pig and no devil. Granny Thomas was only an old fraud. Her awe passed away and left her cool Sparhallow.
"Can you," she said with her own directness, "make a—a person care for another person—care—very much?"
Granny removed her pipe and chuckled.
"What you want is toad ointment," she said.
Toad ointment! Janet shuddered. That did not sound very nice. Granny noticed the shudder.
"Nothing like it," she said, nodding her crone-like old grey head. "There's other things, but noan so sure. Put a li'l bit—oh, such a li'l bit—on his eyelids, and he's yourn for life. You need something powerful—you're noan so pretty—only when you're blushing."
Janet was blushing again. So Granny thought she wanted the charm for herself! Well, what did it matter? Randall was the only one to be considered.
"Is it very—expensive?" she faltered. She had not much money. Money was no plentiful thing on a P.E.I. farm in 1840.
"Oh, noa—oh, noa," Granny leered. "I don't sell it. I gives it. I like to see young folks happy. You don't need much, as I've said—just a li'l smootch and you'll have your man, and send old Granny a bite o' the wedding cake and fig o' baccy for luck, and a bid to the fir-r-st christening! Doan't forget that, dearie."
Janet was cold again with anger. She hated old Granny Thomas. She would never come near her again.
"I'd rather pay you its worth," she said coldly.
"You couldn't, dearie. What money could be eno' for such a treasure? But that's the Sparhallow pride. Well, go, see if the Sparhallow pride and the Sparhallow money will buy you your lad's love."
Granny looked so angry that Janet hastened to appease her.
"Oh, please forgive me—I meant no offence. Only—it must have cost you much trouble to make it."
Granny chuckled again. She was vastly pleased to see a Sparhallow suing to her—a Sparhallow!
"Toads am cheap," she said. "It's all in the knowing how and the time o' the moon. Here, take this li'l pill box—there's eno' in it—and put a li'l bit on his eyelids when you've getten the chance—and when he looks at you, he'll love you. Mind you, though, that he looks at no other first—it's the first one he sees that he'll love. That's the way it works."
"Thank you." Janet took the little box. She wished she dared to go at once. But perhaps this would anger Granny. Granny looked at her with a twinkle in her little, incredibly old eyes.
"Be off," she said. "You're in a hurry to go—you're as proud as any of the proud Sparhallows. But I bear you no grudge. I likes proud people—when they have to come to me to get help."
Janet found herself outside with a relieved heart in her bosom and her little box in her hand. For a moment she was tempted to throw it away. But no—Randall would be so unhappy if he found out Avery didn't love him! She would try the ointment at least—she would try to forget about the toads and not let herself think how it was made—something might come of it.
Janet hurried home along the shore, where a silvery wave broke in a little lovely silvery curve on the sand. She was so happy that her cheeks burned, and Randall Burnley, who was sitting on the edge of her flat when she reached the pond, looked at her with admiration. Janet dropped her box into her pocket stealthily when she saw him. What with her guilty secret, she hardly knew whether she was glad or not when he said he was going to row her up the pond.
"I saw you go down an hour ago and I've been waiting ever since," he said. "Where have you been?"
"Oh—I just—wanted a walk—this lovely day," said Janet miserably. She felt that she was telling an untruth and this hurt her horribly—especially when it was to Randall. This was what came of truck with witches—you were led into falsehood and deception straightaway. Again Janet was tempted to drop Granny's pill box into the depths of Burnley Pond—and again she decided not to because she saw Randall Burnley's deep-set, blue-grey eyes, that could look tender or sorrowful or passionate or whimsical as he willed, and thought how they would look when he found Avery did not love him.
So Janet drowned the voice of conscience and was brazenly happy—happy because Randall Burnley rowed her up the pond—happy because he walked halfway home with her over the autumnal fields—happy because he talked of the day and the sea and the golden weather, as only Randall could talk. But she thought she was happy because she had in her pocket what might make Avery love him.
Randall went as far as the stile in the birch wood between the Burnley and the Sparhallow land—and he kept her there talking for another half-hour—and though he talked only of a book he had read and a new puppy he was training, Janet listened with her soul in her ears. She talked too—quite freely; she was never in the least shy or tongue-tied or awkward in Randall's company. There she was always at her best, with a delightful feeling of being understood. She wondered if he noticed she had her hair done up. Her eyes shone and her brown face was full of rosy, kissable hues. When he finally turned away homeward, life went flat. Janet decided she was very tired after her long walk and her trying interview. But it did not matter, since she had her love potion. That was so much nicer a name than toad ointment.
That night Janet rubbed mutton tallow on her hands. She had never done that before—she had thought it vain and foolish—though Avery did it every night. But that afternoon on the pond Randall had said something about the beautiful shape of her pretty slender hands. He had never paid her a compliment before. Her hands were brown and a little hard—not soft and white like Avery's. So Janet resorted to the mutton tallow. If one had a scrap of beauty, if only in one's hands, one might as well take care of it.
Having got her ointment, the next thing was to make use of it. This was not so easy—because, in the first place, it must not be done when there was any danger of Avery's seeing some other than Randall first—and it must be done without Avery's knowing it. The two problems combined were almost too much for Janet. She bided her chance like a watchful cat—but it did not come. Two weeks went by and it had not come. Janet was getting very desperate. The wedding day was only a week away. The bride's cake was made and the turkeys fattened. The invitations were sent out. Janet's own bridesmaid dress was ready. And still the little pill box in the till of Janet's blue chest was unopened. She had never even opened it, lest virtue escape.
Then her chance came at last, unexpectedly. One evening at dusk, when Janet was crossing the little dark upstairs hall, Aunt Matilda called up to her.
"Janet, send Avery down. There is a young man wanting to see her."
Aunt Matilda was laughing a little—as she always did when Randall came. It was a habit with her, hanging over from the early days of Randall's courtship. Janet went on into their room to tell Avery. And lo, Avery was lying asleep on her bed, tired out from her busy day. Janet, after one glance, flew to her chest. She took out her pill box and opened it, a little fearfully. The toad ointment was there, dark and unpleasant enough to view. Janet tiptoed breathlessly to the bed and gingerly scraped the tip of her finger in the ointment.
She said so little would be enough—oh, I hope I'm not doing wrong.
Trembling with excitement, she brushed lightly the white lids of Avery's eyes. Avery stirred and opened them. Janet guiltily thrust her pill box behind her.
"Randall is downstairs asking for you, Avery."
Avery sat up, looking annoyed. She had not expected Randall that evening and would greatly have preferred a continuance of her nap. She went down crossly enough, but looking very lovely, flushed from sleep. Janet stood in their room, clasping her cold hands nervously over her breast. Would the charm work? Oh, she must know—she must know. She could not wait. After a few moments that seemed like years she crept down the stairs and out into the dusk of the June-warm September night. Like a shadow she slipped up to the open parlour window and looked cautiously in between the white muslin curtains. The next minute she had fallen on her knees in the mint bed. She wished she could die then and there.
The young man in the parlour was not Randall Burnley. He was dark and smart and handsome; he was sitting on the sofa by Avery's side, holding her hands in his, smiling into her rosy, delighted, excited face. And he was Bruce Gordon—no doubt of that. Bruce Gordon, the expected cousin from Scotland!
"Oh, what have I done? What have I done?" moaned poor Janet, wringing her hands. She had seen Avery's face quite plainly—had seen the look in her eyes. Avery had never looked at Randall Burnley like that. Granny Thomas' abominable ointment had worked all right—and Avery had fallen in love with the wrong man.
Janet, cold with horror and remorse, dragged herself up to the window again and listened. She must know—she must be sure. She could hear only a word here and there, but that word was enough.
"I thought you promised to wait for me, Avery," Bruce said reproachfully.
"You were so long in coming back—I thought you had forgotten me," cried Avery.
"I think I did forget a little, Avery. I was such a boy. But now—well, thank Heaven, I haven't come too late."
There was a silence, and shameless Janet, peering above the window sill, saw what she saw. It was enough. She crept away upstairs to her room. She was lying there across the bed when Avery swept in—a splendid, transfigured Avery, flushed triumphant. Janet sat up, pallid, tear-stained, and looked at her.
"Janet," said Avery, "I am going to marry Bruce Gordon next Wednesday night instead of Randall Burnley."
Janet sprang forward and caught Avery's hand.
"You must not," she cried wildly. "It's all my fault—oh, if I could only die—I got the love ointment from Granny Thomas to rub on your eyes to make you love the first man you would see. I meant it to be Randall—I thought it was Randall—oh, Avery!"
Avery had been listening, between amazement and anger. Now anger mastered amazement.
"Janet Sparhallow," she cried, "are you crazy? Or do you mean that you went to Granny Thomas—you, a Sparhallow!—and asked her for a love philtre to make me love Randall Burnley?"
"I didn't tell her it was for you—she thought I wanted it for myself," moaned Janet. "Oh, we must undo it—I'll go to her again—no doubt she knows of some way to undo the spell—"
Avery, whose rages never lasted long, threw back her dark head and laughed ringingly.
"Janet Sparhallow, you talk as if you lived in the dark ages! The idea of supposing that horrid old woman could give you love philtres! Why, girl, I've always loved Bruce—always. But I thought he'd forgotten me. And tonight when he came I found he hadn't. There's the whole thing in a nutshell. I'm going to marry him and go home with him to Scotland."
"And what about Randall?" said Janet, corpse-white.
"Oh, Randall—pooh! Do you suppose I'm worrying about Randall? But you must go to him tomorrow and tell him for me, Janet."
"I will not—I will not."
"Then I'll tell him myself—and I'll tell him about you going to Granny," said Avery cruelly. "Janet, don't stand there looking like that. I've no patience with you. I shall be perfectly happy with Bruce—I would have been miserable with Randall. I know I shan't sleep a wink tonight—I'm so excited. Why, Janet, I'll be Mrs. Gordon of Gordon Brae—and I'll have everything heart can desire and the man of my heart to boot. What has lanky Randall Burnley with his little six-roomed house to set against that?"
If Avery did not sleep, neither did Janet. She lay awake till dawn, suffering such misery as she had never endured in her life before. She knew she must go to Randall Burnley tomorrow and break his heart. If she did not, Avery would tell him—tell him what Janet had done. And he must not know that—he must not. Janet could not bear that thought.
It was a pallid, dull-eyed Janet who went through the birch wood to the Burnley farm next afternoon, leaving behind her an excited household where the sudden change of bridegrooms, as announced by Avery, had rather upset everybody. Janet found Randall working in the garden of his new house—setting out rosebushes for Avery—Avery, who was to jilt him at the very altar, so to speak. He came over to open the gate for Janet, smiling his dear smile. It was a dear smile—Janet caught her breath over the dearness of it—and she was going to blot it off his face.
She spoke out, with plainness and directness. When you had to deal a mortal blow, why try to lighten it?
"Avery sent me to tell you that she is going to marry Bruce Gordon instead of you. He came last night—and she says that she has always liked him best."
A very curious change came over Randall's face—but not the change Janet had expected to see. Instead of turning pale Randall flushed; and instead of a sharp cry of pain and incredulity, Randall said in no uncertain tones, "Thank God!"
Janet wondered if she were dreaming. Granny Thomas' love potion seemed to have turned the world upside down. For Randall's arms were about her and Randall was pressing his lean bronzed cheek to hers and Randall was saying:
"Now I can tell you, Janet, how much I love you."
"Me? Me!" choked Janet.
"You. Why, you're in the very core of my heart, girl. Don't tell me you can't love me—you can—you must—why, Janet," for his eyes had caught and locked with hers for a minute, "you do!"
There were five minutes about which nobody can tell anything, for even Randall and Janet never knew clearly just what happened in those five minutes. Then Janet, feeling somehow as if she had died and then come back to life, found her tongue.
"Three years ago you came courting Avery," she said reproachfully.
"Three years ago you were a child. I did not think about you. I wanted a wife—and Avery was pretty. I thought I was in love with her. Then you grew up all at once—and we were such good friends—I never could talk to Avery—she wasn't interested in anything I said—and you have eyes that catch a man—I've always thought of your eyes. But I was honour-bound to Avery—I didn't dream you cared. You must marry me next Wednesday, Janet—we'll have a double wedding. You won't mind—being married—so soon?"
"Oh, no—I won't—mind," said Janet dazedly. "Only—oh, Randall—I must tell you—I didn't mean to tell you—I'd have rather died—but now—I must tell you about it now—because I can't bear anything hidden between us. I went to old Granny Thomas—and got a love ointment from her—to make Avery love you, because I knew she didn't—and I wanted you to be happy—Randall, don't—I can't talk when you do that! Do you think Granny's ointment could have made her care for Bruce?"
Randall laughed—the little, low laugh of the triumphant lover.
"If it did, I'm glad of it. But I need no such ointment on my eyes to make me love you—you carry your philtre in that elfin little face of yours, Janet."
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Holidays Pack On Pounds, Activity Trackers Don't Shed It, and Inactive Teens Stay That Way
by Crystal Phend Crystal Phend, Senior Associate Editor, MedPage Today September 30, 2016
Winter holidays together boost body weight by 0.7% for Americans, most of which happens during Christmas week, according to a year-long study tracking people with wireless scales, reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Americans in the three-country study continued to gain weight until May, then started to shed it until late October, when scale readings started to climb again.
"Advising a patient to have better self-control over the holidays is one approach," the researchers wrote. But, they suggested, "It might be better to advise patients that although up to half of holiday weight gain is lost shortly after the holidays, half the weight gain appears to remain until the summer months or beyond."
"Of course, the less one gains, the less one then has to worry about trying to lose it."
See MedPage Today's full story here.
Activity Trackers Flop for Weight
Wearable fitness trackers might not help weight loss over time, investigators for the randomized IDEA trial reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Among overweight and obese adults, a standard intervention without the devices actually led to greater weight loss over 24 months than an intervention with fitness trackers (5.9 kg versus 3.5 kg, P=0.003).
While "a bit surprising," author John M. Jakicic, PhD, of the University of Pittsburgh, told MedPage Today. "these findings are very important because they suggest that, just because in theory these technologies should help with health behavior change and improve health outcomes, this may not be the case for every person and under all conditions."
See MedPage Today's coverage here.
Teen Exercise Habits Stick
Inactive teens usually become sedentary young adults, a nationally-representative study following tenth graders through to their first year after graduation found.
Fewer than 9% of participants got at least the recommended 60 minutes per day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, researchers reported in Pediatrics, and low levels of physical engagement in high school significantly predicted low physical activity levels afterward too.
"This group is unique because they are experiencing big and important changes during this period including mental, psychological, environmental, and contextual changes," author Kaigang Li, PhD, MEd, of Colorado State University in Fort Collins, told MedPage Today. "At the same time, this group of young people starts to learn how to handle their lives, behaviors, and lifestyles independently the first time."
See the full MedPage Today story here.
That "international alignment" on heart failure treatment guidelines was no coincidence, an article in Circulation explained.
"Each writing committee surveyed the evidence independently and constructed similar recommendations, which were then shared between the organizations," it said. The updated American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association heart failure management guideline should be released in 2017.
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Rapid maxillary expansion in contemporary orthodontic literature
Sabrina Mutinelli1, Mauro Cozzani2
1Department of Orthodontics, Private Practice, Trento, Italy,
2Department of Orthodontics, Professor of Orthodontics and Gnathology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Cagliari, Italy
Address for Correspondence: Dr. Sabrina Mutinelli, Via Brennero 260/B, 38121 Trento, Italy. E-mail: sabrinamutinelli@orthodontics.it
How to cite this article: Mutinelli S, Cozzani M. Rapid maxillary expansion in contemporary orthodontic literature. APOS Trends Orthod 2016;6:129-36.
We have reviewed our retrospective research about rapid maxillary expansion performed in the early mixed dentition to summarize the results of different studies regarding maxillary dental arch width variation and crowding improvement in light of contemporary literature. The aim is to define the effects of treatments followed until the end of dental arch growth. In all studies, a Haas expander anchored to the deciduous dentition was used. The samples consisted of treated patients with and without a lateral crossbite and homogeneous untreated individuals as controls. Two additional control groups of adolescents and adults in dental Class 1 were also compared. As a result of the analysis, rapid maxillary expansion with anchorage to the deciduous dentition was found to be effective in increasing transverse width in intermolar and intercanine areas, and the change was preserved until the full permanent dentition stage. When performed before maxillary lateral incisors have fully erupted, this procedure allows for a rapid increase in the arch length in the anterior area and consequently, in the space available for permanent incisors with a stable reduction in crowding over time.
anterior crowding
arch dimension
cross-bite
rapid maxillary expansion
The rapid maxillary expansion is a procedure used for midpalatal suture opening by means of fixed orthodontic appliances, during growth. The aim is to increase the transverse width of the maxillary arch as the result of dental and skeletal expansion.
The bibliography on this topic is extensive, with the first report by Angell.[1] Over the years, many papers have been published, especially after 1961, when Haas[2] described his expander design and appliance effects.
Clinical indications for rapid maxillary expansion are a lateral crossbite or a constricted maxillary arch. In addition, the increase in arch length allows for reducing the lack of space for crowded teeth.
Over the years, we have retrospectively analyzed the effects of a Haas expander anchored to the deciduous dentition to improve a lateral crossbite and anterior crowding.[3-7] Some evidence has already been reported about the effectiveness of this anchorage design in the correction of transverse discrepancy.[8]
The uniqueness of this procedure lies in the appliance anchorage. The traditional rapid maxillary expander (Hyrax or Haas) anchors to first permanent molars and bicuspids. The replacement of permanent with deciduous dentition as anchorage aims to reduce the risk of negative side-effects on permanent teeth produced by the expansion force[9-14] and/or by plaque accumulation around bands.[15]
In this paper, we review our research about rapid maxillary expansion performed in the early mixed dentition to describe and summarize the effect of early treatment with a Haas expander anchored to deciduous dentition on maxillary dental arch dimensions and anterior crowding and to evaluate its long-term stability until adolescence.
SUTURE STRAIN TIMING AND RESPONSE TO RAPID MAXILLARY EXPANSION
Midpalatal sutures can be orthodontically opened during the period of skeletal growth, before the contact among the maxilla, the palatine bone, and the pterygoid process has become close. More specifically, Melsen and Melsen[16] described changes in the tightness of surface junctions in four stages infantile, juvenile, adolescent, and adult. The older the individual, the more interdigitated the suture and the more difficult its reopening. In particular, fractures were always present on disarticulated bones from dry skulls of adolescents, and suture separation was impossible in adulthood.
For disarticulation of the midpalatal suture with a rapid maxillary expander, a force of 4–9 kg is utilized. The screw is activated daily, and the force is transmitted from the screw across the anchoring anatomical structures (teeth and in the case of the Haas design, the palatal vault) to palatal bones and the cranial base. The suture opens when the load produced by the screw exceeds the resistance of the facial skeleton.[9] However, the decrease in load does not follow a linear trend. From 30% to 50% of the load dissipates within the first 15 min and the last 50–70% over a 24-h period. After this interval, the persistence of a residual load is classified as an increase in skeletal resistance.
Maxillary suture opening is not parallel in the anterior and occlusal views.[17] In the anterior plane, it is triangular, with the vertex at the level of the frontomaxillary suture and the base in the alveolar bone. On each side, the zygomatic arch provides resistance and prevents parallel displacement of the two maxillary halves.
In the palatal view, the opening is also triangular with a greater gain in width in the anterior than in the molar area at a ratio of 3:2.[8] Resistance in the posterior area is produced by the pterygoid process,[17] which is already heavily interdigitated with the maxilla[16] in late childhood. For rigidity, especially, in the area close to the cranial base, the pterygoid plates bend only laterally during expansion.[18]
Holberg and Rudzki-Janson[19] studied stresses occurring in cranial bones (sphenoid, frontal, occipital, and temporal bones), particularly near the foramina, when the pterygoid process bends. The greater the bending, the stronger the stress on the cranial base and the higher the risk of bone fractures. Consequently, microfractures can injure the vulnerable structures passing through cranial foramina (round foramen, maxillary nerve, oval foramen, mandibular nerve; superior orbital fissure, accessory meningeal artery, superior ophthalmic vein, inferior ophthalmic vein, oculomotor nerve, trochlear nerve, three branches of the ophthalmic nerve, and abducent nerve). However, bone elasticity protects against stress and fractures and decreases with patients’ skeletal age. At the juvenile cranial base, with a lateral bend of 2.5 mm in the pterygoid process, the stress was between 61.3 and 186.3 MPa. In contrast, it amounted to 210.2–426.8 MPa at the adult cranial base. Therefore, rapid maxillary expansion not surgically assisted is a high-risk procedure in adult individuals.
Conversely, there is a lower age limit for beginning the treatment. Following the results published by Thilander et al.,[20] the right timing for rapid maxillary expansion corresponds to early mixed dentition after first permanent molars have fully erupted. An early expansion for cross-bite, during the deciduous dentition stage, is contraindicated because a lateral crossbite in the deciduous dentition cannot necessarily be associated with a crossbite in the mixed dentition. Therefore, at this stage of development, rapid maxillary expansion has been classified as over-treatment. The only treatment proposed is an occlusal modification by tooth grinding or by bite-blocks on the deciduous dentition.
During this period, between the early mixed and full permanent dentitions, the pubertal peak in skeletal maturation was analyzed as a cut-off, which could influence the response to expansion. Relative to the long-term, Baccetti et al.[21] reported a greater orthopedic effect (increased maxillary skeletal width, lateronasal width, and latero-orbitale width) in patients with expansion before the peak than in those treated subsequent to the peak.
We focused our analysis on changes in the dental arch after maxillary expansion.[5] A treatment performed in the early mixed dentition was identified as one of the favorable conditions for dental arch width stability, especially in intercanine and intermolar areas, in patients treated for a lateral crossbite. In other words, male children with a lateral cross-bite that expanded in the first transitional period,[22] that is, before maxillary lateral incisors had fully erupted, showed no relapse in dental arch dimension and form 2 years and 4 months after the end of treatment and the cessation of retention. On the contrary, a later expansion together with female gender and the absence of a lateral crossbite were classified as negative exposures for dental arch form stability over time.
In addition, another important aspect of the treatment procedure is retention time. After disarticulation, it is necessary to wait for suture ossification before removing the expander. As previously reported, the opening is triangular, with a greater gain in width in the anterior area than in the molar area.[8] Therefore, the time needed for ossification can vary from the anterior to the posterior area. Vardimon et al.[10] estimated 5 months for the molar area and 10 months for the anterior area. On the other hand, in a previous paper, Ekström et al.[23] indicated 3 months as retention time after expansion. However, they analyzed patient responses only by means of radioisotopes. More recently, Lione et al.[24] defined 6 months as the global time needed for bone deposition in all parts of the suture.
EXPANSION APPLIANCE DESIGN AND ANCHORAGE
In 2013, Zuccati et al.[25] reviewed randomized clinical trials focusing on the effectiveness of different types of expander designs. In general, at 6-month follow-up, the expansion effect was similar in patients treated by means of rapid maxillary expanders with different anchorage designs (tooth-borne anchorage, tooth tissue-borne anchorage, skeletal anchorage, acrylic bonded anchorage, two- vs. four-band anchorage) and the quad helix. The only condition for equivalence in results was an equal expansion force generated by the screws. However, a meta-analysis was not performed because data reported in the reviewed papers were heterogeneous with a high risk of bias. Therefore, the authors did not reach a definitive conclusion.
Many of the papers published about maxillary expansion were aimed at identification of a better expander that allowed for opening the midpalatal suture without the side-effect of dentoalveolar proclination.
For example, Oliveira et al.[26] compared the Hyrax with the Haas expander. They concluded that the combined tissue-borne anchorage provided by the Haas expander increased the orthopedic effect. On the contrary, the expansion produced by the Hyrax appliance, with an exclusively tooth-borne anchorage, resulted from a combination of alveolar bone and molar tipping and not from a predominant effect on the midpalatal suture.
Lagravère et al.[27] evaluated the effectiveness of skeletal anchorage by two screws inserted into the bicuspid-molar area, replacing the traditional dental anchorage provided by the Hyrax design. No significant difference was observed 6 months after the end of treatment. However, the most relevant negative result was the presence of dentoalveolar proclination in the patients treated with the expander anchored exclusively by means of screws. The degree of molar tipping was equal in both groups. However, when Mosleh et al.[28] modified the anchorage design by adding dental anchorage to first molars with skeletal anchorage by screws in the bicuspid region (bone-borne maxillary Hyrax expander), the dental and alveolar proclination was reduced and reached the highest level in patients treated only with the traditional Hyrax (tooth-borne maxillary Hyrax expander). Therefore, the clinical option of skeletal anchorage is not based on sound scientific evidence and as reported by Lagravère et al. in his editorial in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics,[27] is the second choice after traditional appliance design only when available dental anchorage is not adequate.
With regard to dental anchorage, some authors have confirmed the effectiveness of expanders bonded to deciduous molars instead of permanent molars.[3-8,24,29] In particular, the stability of expansion was checked during a follow-up longer than that of treatments with the expander skeletally anchored.
A comparison between expanders anchored to deciduous versus permanent dentition was performed by Ugolini et al.[30] in a randomized clinical trial. The three-dimensional (3D) analysis of dental casts showed a significant increase in transverse widths in both groups. However, it must be noted that the highest net amount of expansion was reached in the group with the expander anchored to deciduous dentition, especially in intercanine area. Moreover, molar tipping was more pronounced in the group with anchorage to first permanent molars.
In addition, the clinical choice of this alternative deciduous anchorage can be supported by the evidence for reduced risk of side-effects in the permanent dentition and periodontal tissues as a consequence of the high forces exerted by the expander screw[9] and/or by plaque accumulation:
Root resorption;[10-12]
Bone loss;[13,14] and
White-spot lesions.[15]
With regard to the side-effects on alveolar bone, however, there is no clear evidence, because data published in the literature are not always consistent. In fact, Lione et al.[31] published a literature review in which they concluded that the thesis of bone loss as a side-effect after rapid maxillary expansion cannot be accepted.
In conclusion, anchorage to deciduous dentition is motivated by the effectiveness of dental arch widening, and its stability is preserved in the middle and long-term.[3-8]
Second, it can reduce the negative side-effects produced by expansion on permanent dentition because the anchoring deciduous teeth will be lost.
Conversely, analysis of the recently reported data about equivalence in the effectiveness of anchorage to deciduous dentition and gold standard anchorage to permanent molars[30] could induce clinicians to prefer the new option for reduced risks.
DENTAL EFFECT OF A RAPID MAXILLARY EXPANDER ANCHORED TO DECIDUOUS TEETH
Intermolar width
The primary aim of rapid maxillary expansion is the increase of intermolar width to correct a lateral crossbite. A secondary aim is the widening of a constricted maxillary arch.[8,32]
We have estimated the changes in intermolar width measured at first permanent molars in a group of patients after expansion performed with a Haas expander anchored exclusively to deciduous teeth.[5] The amounts of variation differed between patients with and those without a lateral crossbite. Two years and 4 months after the end of treatment, and the cessation of retention, the patients with a previous lateral crossbite kept 3.9 mm of 4.9 mm initial expansion. On the contrary, in the group of patients without a lateral crossbite, the initial expansion of 2.6 mm was reduced to 1.5 mm in the same time interval.
When we compared our results with those of a 3D analysis performed by Ugolini et al.[30] in patients treated for a lateral crossbite with an expander anchored to deciduous teeth, we found that the intermolar width showed a similar change, with an increase of 4.4 mm maintained in the short-term.
However, the most relevant question relates to the stability of expansion until the stage of permanent dentition is achieved in comparison with the change produced by growth in the absence of treatment for a lateral crossbite. Moreover, in the final analysis of estimated intermolar width of treated patients, the increase produced by growth must be differentiated from treatment effects. From a theoretical point of view, we can hypothesize, at the end of growth, an increment of intermolar width resulting from the sum of treatment expansion and growth.
As reported by Sillman,[33] the increase in intermolar width during mixed dentition is not as pronounced, because it occurs mainly in the deciduous dentition.
Hesby et al.[34] reported an increase of 2.8 mm in children between the ages of 7.6 and 12.9 years. They used as reference points the most gingival point on the contour of the distal margin ridge of the maxillary permanent first molars. As the same authors reported in a previous paper,[35] maxillary molars erupt with a buccal torque and then move lingually with age. The opposite movement occurs in the mandibular arch. Over this period of time, maxillary and mandibular intermolar widths increase. In particular, in the maxillary arch, the movement of the molar apex is greater than that of the crown, which explains why intermolar distance widens.
To check the effect of expansion preserved in the stage of permanent dentition, we followed, retrospectively for 4.1 years, a group patients treated exclusively with a Haas expander in early mixed dentition[7] for a lateral crossbite [Figure 1]. The relapse was nonsignificant (0.5 mm), and the net increase amounted to 4.6 mm. A similar result was obtained by Lima et al.[36] in patients treated at the age of 8 years and 2 months with a traditional expander anchored to permanent molars. A final increase of 4.5 mm was measured 4 years after the end of treatment.
Figure 1: Case report. Female patient treated for a lateral cross-bite at age 8 years and 2 months with a rapid maxillary expander anchored exclusively to deciduous dentition and followed until the permanent dentition stage. (a) Pretreatment (age, 8 years and 2 months). (b) End of expansion after 25 days’ screw activation (0.2 mm/day). (c) Appliance removal, after 13 months. (d) Follow-up at 4 years and 3 months after debonding and the cessation of retention
In the same study, we compared the patients treated early for cross-bite at the follow-up in permanent dentition with two groups of untreated adolescents and adults in dental Class 1 and without a lateral crossbite and one group of adolescents with a lateral crossbite and a dental class homogenous with that of the treated patients before treatment. The aim was to establish whether the treatment had modified the dental arch dimension toward the value of untreated “ideal” patients and in cases of absence of treatment if the intermolar width remained constricted.
Results confirmed treatment effectiveness: The patients with expansion reached intermolar width equal to that of untreated adolescents and adults with normal occlusion. Moreover, it must be noted that relapse after treatment was so minimal that treated patients just at the end of treatment in mixed dentition presented an intermolar width not different from that of older control individuals in normal occlusion measured at the end of growth. Therefore, we can hypothesize that growth in intermolar width was not relevant after the end of treatment. On the contrary, the untreated individuals with a lateral crossbite maintained a reduced intermolar diameter, narrower than that of treated patients and individuals in normal occlusion. Conversely, the control individuals without a lateral crossbite and with the same dental class as treated patients before treatment showed intermolar width slightly more narrow than that of treated patients and untreated persons in dental Class 1.
To evaluate the intermediate change at the late mixed dentition stage, we performed the same study design,[6] comparing a similar group of treated patients in early mixed dentition at the follow-up in late mixed dentition with two groups of untreated individuals with and without a lateral crossbite and a canine dental class homogeneous with that of treated patients before treatment and a group of adolescents in dental Class 1 without a lateral crossbite. We reached the same conclusions as reported in the previous paper.
Therefore, the persistence of a lateral crossbite was obstacle in the physiological development of intermolar width, and the patients treated early achieved a diameter equal to that of individuals with normal dental occlusion. The increase produced showed no relapse until the end of dental arch growth.
In conclusion, rapid maxillary expansion with anchorage to deciduous dentition is effective for the correction of a lateral crossbite and to achieve physiological intermolar width.
Intercanine width and anterior crowding
Early rapid maxillary expansion also modifies intercanine width in patients with a lateral crossbite. Patients treated in the first period of transition, that is before lateral incisors had fully erupted, showed, at the follow-up in permanent dentition, a diameter equal in dimension to those of adolescents and adults in dental Class 1 without a lateral crossbite.[7] In contrast, control groups of individuals with a lateral crossbite preserved a significant reduction in intercanine width both in late mixed[6] and in permanent dentition.[7]
Therefore, rapid maxillary expansion corrects an intercanine transverse deficiency in patients with a lateral crossbite and re-establishes a normal growth trend with responses similar to those recorded in the intermolar area.
However, when we evaluated the net increase in intercanine width, it was influenced not by the presence of a lateral crossbite but by treatment timing. In a short time, at the 2- and 4-month follow-ups, we measured a significant increase in intercanine width in patients with (mean, 3.3 mm) and without (2.7 mm) a lateral crossbite.[5]
Favorable exposure was identified in the young dental age. The patients treated with expanders before lateral incisors had fully erupted (first period of transition)[22] showed increased intercanine width of 3.5 mm compared with 1.6 mm in patients treated after the eruption of lateral incisors (inter-transitional period). It must be noted, however, that the intercanine width reached the same length in both groups and showed the same degree of relapse. In fact, the difference in net increase resulted from the narrower diameter in the youngest patients before treatment relative to that of older patients: 28.6 mm of intercanine width in the first group versus 31.3 mm in the second.
The initial difference can be explained as the result of growth occurring during the eruption of maxillary incisors. As reported by Moorrees et al.,[37] the intercanine widths grow mainly during the eruption of incisors and to a lesser degree during the eruption of cuspids. They estimated an increase of 3.8 mm in the period between the ages of 7 and 12 years. Sillman[33] described growth in the intercanine diameter up to 13 years of age. However, he identified a spurt during deciduous dentition (0–4 years).
Consequently, the increased intercanine width measured in the youngest patients was no greater than that normally recorded during dental arch growth. It was the same increment as that obtained in a shorter period than usual by means of the rapid opening of the suture produced with the treatment.
Moreover, following the results published by Ugolini et al.,[30] the anchorage to deciduous dentition produced a more stable expansion, specifically in the anterior area, relative to that produced by the traditional anchorage design on permanent molars.
The rapid increase in intercanine width is favorable because, in only 1 month of screw activation, the diameter widened, and new space was made available for crowded teeth.
In fact, in our analysis[6] of the anterior irregularity index,[38] the patients receiving expansion treatment in the early mixed dentition (first transitional period) showed, in follow-up at 9 years of age, an irregularity index (median, 2.4 mm) lower than that of untreated individuals with (median, 3.2 mm) and without (median, 4.0) a lateral crossbite.
The same comparison performed at the follow-up in the permanent dentition[7] showed that the advantage of early expansion was still present: 56% of untreated adolescents with a lateral crossbite had an anterior irregularity index higher than 5 mm versus 11% of patients treated early for a lateral crossbite. In addition, the individuals without a lateral crossbite, homologous for canine dental Class with treated patients before expansion, had a prevalence of 33% of an irregularity index higher than 5 mm. Those patients fell between the two groups of treated and untreated individuals for lateral crossbite, and the difference did not reach the level of significance in each of two-by-two comparisons.
The improvement in anterior crowding should be evaluated as a positive effect, even when it is not a complete resolution. In fact, as reported by Surbeck et al.,[39] severe crowding is a negative risk factor for relapse after orthodontic treatment.
The reduction in the irregularity index can be explained as the effect of the rapid increase in intercanine arch length produced by the expansion (mean value, 6.8 mm), a consequent eruption of better-aligned incisors, and an insertion of transseptal fibers in less-rotated teeth.[40] This conclusion confirms the results of Canuto et al.[41] about the ineffectiveness of rapid maxillary expansion performed in permanent dentition for improving stability in anterior alignment after fixed orthodontic treatment.
In addition, in the specific clinical condition of permanent incisor cross-bite, a spontaneous correction was recorded in 84% of cases after early rapid maxillary expansion with anchorage to deciduous dentition.[29]
Furthermore, the transverse increase in molar area cannot be included in estimations of dental arch length increase.
Hnat et al.[42] had forecast the arch length change for different increments in width, using a model based on combined beta and hyperbolic cosine functions. Assuming a triangular suture opening and, therefore, a ratio of expansion between canine and molar area of 1.25:1 and 1.5:1, increased arch length occurs in the anterior area only. In the posterior area distal from cuspids, the curve becomes flatter and shorter than before expansion. If we assume an equal expansion in anterior and posterior areas, the increase in arch length is 95% in the anterior area and only 5% in the posterior area.
In the model Germane et al.[43] applied to the mandibular arch, molar expansion higher than 5 mm is needed to solve 2 mm crowding. In contrast, an increase of 2 mm in arch length can be produced by 2 mm of incisor or 2.5 mm of cuspid proclination.
Those mathematical details, together with the results published by Ugolini et al.,[30] provide further justification for the use of an expander anchored to deciduous dentition, which allows for modification of the anterior area in a greater and more stable way than that provided by the traditional expander anchored to permanent molars.
Rapid maxillary expansion aiming to correct a lateral crossbite must be performed during skeletal growth, after the eruption of first permanent molars and before the end of adolescence
Rapid maxillary expansion with anchorage to deciduous dentition is effective in increasing transverse width in intermolar and intercanine areas, and the change is preserved until the full permanent dentition stage
An early expansion, before maxillary lateral incisors have fully erupted, allows for rapid increase in the arch length in the anterior area and consequently, in the space available, with a concomitant reduction in crowding
Anchorage to deciduous teeth produces a more pronounced and stable expansion in the anterior area, with a reduction in the risk of negative side-effects on the dentition, than the traditional expander anchored to permanent molars.
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adrien walker
Dark fiction for thriller fans.
Zevolution Series
Zombie Awakening
The Green City
Fate of Icarus
Living Flesh
Foreign To Any God
New Series, Berserker One
July 18, 2017 / adrienwalker / Leave a comment
Well, dear readers, I can’t help myself. With myriad other projects crowding the plate, I go and choose to include another meal entirely.
I’ve returned to space, where previously I had placed the story of Living Flesh, in which humanity’s last bastion of a space station refuge was quietly descending towards its, and our, demise.
This go around, we travel deeper and broader, exploring a scifi future for the human race in which we have coalesced a multi-solar empire that, by and large, retains peace and stability. That is, of course, until humanity encounters something wholly foreign.
Berserker One is a ship with a contentious relationship to the Fleet that run the galaxy, as it acts more as a merc vessel than any within the ranks. Its captain, the idiosyncratic and wiseass Gil Graves, along with his plucky crew of misfits, run missions otherwise unbecoming of the official Fleet. During one such mission, stealing fuel cells from pirates of the asteroid belt, they encounter an ancient cargo ship with nothing but four people aboard – who know nothing but their names. The strange behavior of these newcomers only gets weirder when they’re brought back to Command Center floating just over the capital of the Interplanetary United Republic.
When chaos breaks out, and the interconnected ships of the Fleet go dark, it’s up to the unconventionally constructed Berserker One to save the IURF by facing off against an enemy humanity has never seen.
Berserker One: Fallen Fleet is the first in a new series chronicling the adventures of Gil Graves and his lieutenants as they traverse the galaxy completing risky missions on behalf of the Republic that shames them. Coming this week!
April 14, 2017 / adrienwalker / Leave a comment
Alright, I know I’ve said it before and not delivered, but I do have new work coming soon. To be more specific, there are three things I will be delivering soon. Two of which are Zevolution works, a short story and the next in the series, Rebel. The third is a new story, a piece about the apocalypse as it happens (unrelated to Zevolution). It’s a stark rendering of a world consuming itself, and a young man at the center of a journey that has him questioning the value of humanity. This new book is called Blackout Survival and I’m showing off the cover below. I’m very excited to be writing this new adventure, as I think it pares down a bit of my bigger storytelling tendencies to a smaller story, but more action and a much closer perspective. I should have it out later this summer, all things according to plan.
There’s Fun in the Frenzy
March 7, 2017 / adrienwalker / Leave a comment
Enduring the collapse of civilization, as a prospective future, sounds brutal and torturous.
But reading about it?
Absolutely delightful.
Why do we enjoy reading about the most dire circumstances, often giddy at the presentation of violent, vicious storylines? In my opinion, there’s a component of the makeup of humanity that desires destruction and chaos. Consider the dynamic between Id and Superego, if we are to indulge Freud for a moment. The pressures exerted upon the lusting character of Id are bound, in time, to produce a disdain for the world the superego has built. Via fiction, we may feed the desire that grows out of that disdain, for the obliteration of structure and the release of unfettered anarchy. It’s why our apocalyptic fantasies are also so violent, a mode of expression the Id desires but is suppressed from acting on.
I don’t really go in for Freud, but I use the framework of Id and Ego and Superego to illustrate a point about the deep seated fetishistic want to destroy and see destruction.
As I see it, there’s a primal urge, funneled through the more complex human intellect, that arrives at such a fantasy. There’s a piece of human nature which is not social, and is visceral, and is fed by the imagery fiction creates.
New Words, Dear Readers
February 26, 2017 / adrienwalker / Leave a comment
2016 came and went, and like the year was for so many others, it passed in a whirlwind.
So here we are, perched on the edge of February of 2017 and the valley below is wrought with barren wastelands…perfect.
This year, I hope to return to the charred landscape of my Zevolution series, as well as release a full novel (details to be trickled in the coming weeks).
This is merely a short update to say,
August 13, 2015 August 13, 2015 / adrienwalker / Leave a comment
Hiatus is such a lovely word for a thing less so. My writing is on hold presently, for better or worse, as I reconfigure life in a manner more suiting for my passion of storytelling. That being said, work is under way on what will be the third entry to my epic zombie series, Zevolution. It’s titled Rebel, and the cover reveal is below.
Have a pleasant fall, and I’ll see you all when the clock turns 2016.
Writing Progress and Next Release Scheduled
April 24, 2015 May 9, 2015 / adrienwalker / Leave a comment
UPDATE: The Green City is now available on Amazon Kindle!
Very excited to announce the release of the second book in the Zevolution series, The Green City, will be out on Amazon Kindle next week!
I’m completing it presently, and it takes the series to another level. Readers will discover the secrets of the virus that swept the globe, and learn what’s in store for Diamond City is more than just drought. The city is on the brink of collapse, rebels and dissenters threaten to tear it apart, while the Horde knocking at the door threaten to tear its citizens apart.
Stay tuned for the official date of release! If you’re new to the Zevolution Series, there will be a free promotion May 1 – 3 on the first novel, Zombie Awakening, in conjunction with the new release.
Everything is connected, but….
March 24, 2015 March 15, 2015 / adrienwalker / Leave a comment
Everything is connected, but not everything is the same. This imbalance allows for the universe to exist in a state capable of producing, for to produce is to separate and combine elements. Convergence, and things like “collective consciousness” or thoughts of some spiritual soul pool, are inherently in opposition to the individuality at play because of their definitive favoring of pure balance, of disallowing borders and insisting on diffusion. The inferred extrapolation of this ideal would see the universe as a flat terrain void of experience, for it would all have been ground together in a gray, thoughtless blanket. Want and desire are the drives that seek production, combination, and propulsion of experience. Their byproducts of grief and longing are merely signs of the will’s proper working state, for let us not forget the positive byproducts of gain and accomplishment.
On Horror
There is a question of why certain circumstances can be more horrific than others, even if the event remains essentially the same. As an example, murder of a single individual may have degrees of horror, its placement on the spectrum dependent upon the nature of the act. Stabbing is more horrific than gunshot, beheading more so than those. Pain and time from attack to clinical death must certainly play a part, the fear of a lengthy murder fueling the horror of the hypothetical. However, there must also be another source, for if we were to combine these actions, but place the more horrific acts postmortem, would it not still be considered more horrific than the original act that killed in the first place? As example, if a person were shot dead, then following dismembered, the whole of this series would be considered more horrific than merely the shooting itself. So it is a question of what about the act itself and not merely the experience that creates the horror. The answer is in the human construct of its own body and identity. Our perception is as if vacuum sealed around our regular experience. The way in which we see the world and, further, the way in which we devise that perception in order to interact with it becomes the good, the right and the appropriate. When this construct is betrayed by the reality it’s based on, we call this circumstance perverse. The human form as we experience it daily and subsequently use that perception to express it and read the expressions of others is a construct of human rationality and perspective. When the uncommonly experienced reality residing beneath this one is shown, it’s a perversion. When the innards of the human body are revealed outwardly, the circumstance emits horror, it’s aesthetic quality determined by its counter to human construct. Rationality has decided the right is in having human innards within skin, therefore when they exist without, the result is something horrific. Horror is in this irrational, but nonetheless true, circumstance.
December 30, 2014 January 4, 2015 / adrienwalker / Leave a comment
Zevolution: Black Dawn is the prequel short story to the series, chronicling the day England dropped the Zed Bombs across all continents, covering the world in black ash, leaving only those who were underground to survive.
Before Karl Chandler was a Council Member, he was leader of the survivors, the first people to settle Diamond City.
Black Dawn is available in the Kindle Store.
Zevolution: Zombie Awakening
December 28, 2014 December 28, 2014 / adrienwalker / Leave a comment
Out today, my first release, book one in a post-apocalyptic zombie series that features a new twist on the popular genre.
Check it out, read an excerpt!
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Supply and (Uncertain) Demand for Electric Vehicles
August 28, 2018 by Geoff Giordano - Contributing Editor
Speculation grows over how the automotive supply chain will evolve for future mobility
Amidst all the hype of electric cars, what are the potential costs of the manufacturing upheaval likely to accompany mass replacement of internal combustion vehicles with electric?
The hype around electric vehicles and self-driving cars seems to grow louder by the day. The potential environmental and social benefits are trumpeted generally without reservation.
But not as often discussed, at least in the consumer world, are the potential costs of the manufacturing upheaval likely to accompany mass replacement of internal combustion vehicles with electric should those projections come to pass. The price of re-engineering—or even scrapping—some or all of the established automotive supply chain and its traditional machining equipment and machined parts is one of the great unknowns in the electric vehicle equation.
“While plug-in hybrids can usually be manufactured on the same assembly lines as conventional cars, as both share the same platform, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are often based on new platforms and hence require dedicated assembly lines,” wrote Olaf Hermanni, Falco Jaekel and Benjamin Jehl of DHL Consulting (Bonn, Germany) in a December 2017 article.
As industry experts have noted, automakers have spent decades refining the process of making internal combustion engines (ICE). Electric vehicles have only been in production in earnest for about 20 years since the 1997 introduction in Japan of Toyota’s hybrid Prius.
Furthermore, if the average eight-cylinder internal combustion engine comprises about 1,200 parts while the electric vehicle requires only about 20, where does that leave the suppliers of machining equipment and the makers of precision-crafted parts for gasoline engines? Likewise, EV transmissions are usually far less complex and require less machining than for ICEs.
“When I talk with some of the large automotive suppliers, who are very, very dependent on either petrol or diesel (vehicles), they already know it becomes a challenge for them to keep these business units busy in the future,” said Ruud Vossebeld, director of business development for Germany’s Inform Software. “Some of them might have about 10,000 people working in these business units.”
In a post he wrote on Inform’s blog last year, he concluded that, “The e-mobility hype is in full progress, and the automotive industry recognizes the chances by now, too. For many affiliated industries, the trend means preparing today for future business models and production. The OEMs and logistics service providers need to adapt the car manufacturers´ business and production models. E-mobility leads to new challenges for all parties, and changes not only the picture of our streets, but logistics processes.” Inform “offers a complete suite of logistics solutions to the automotive industry that can create visibility of the entire supply chain from inbound logistics and plant logistics through to the distribution of new cars in the dealer network,” according to the company’s website.
It’s clearly an uncertain—and potentially uncomfortable—future to contemplate. At least one machining equipment supplier did not want to address the subject for this article. But is all hope lost for these suppliers? Will electric vehicle demand doom traditional manufacturing in a cataclysmic upheaval?
Short Answer: Not Necessarily
Human-robot cooperation in the installation of a hybrid battery at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen, Germany.
Photos courtesy of Daimler
Despite lofty “green” vehicle goals pronounced by auto-makers like General Motors Co., Volvo Cars and Daimler AG, concurrent with moves in Europe, India and China to ban sales of new internal combustion vehicles in coming decades, the electric vehicle manufacturing wave might not be entirely ready for prime time.
Witness the sobered assessment by Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc. (Palo Alto, CA), in July regarding production snafus in meeting a recent 5,000-cars-in-a-week goal for the Model 3. The base model, with a range of 220 miles (354 km), costs $35,000; customers will pay $44,000 for the 310-mile (499-km) model. In the latest production round this summer, some assembly at the Fremont, CA, plant had to be performed manually after numerous robot errors that required the machines to be turned off.
Tesla further raised motorized vechicles and saw shares tumble in July after the Wall Street Journal reported the automaker had asked some suppliers for refunds. The company responded that it had asked fewer than 10 suppliers for reductions on spending for projects begun in 2016 but not yet complete.
“On the one side you see the electric vehicle trend growing because of lots of subsidy support in China and Europe—and maybe because of Tesla,” Vossebeld said. “The other side is, if you look to the traditional car makers, for them (current EV production) is just 1 or 2% of cars. The big question is, will it really go to 10 or 20%? Will we say in five years’ time that EV was nice hype but we just found a new, better diesel and let’s work the next 10 years on the better diesel?”
Now is the time for inventors from all corners, not just the automotive industry, to step up to optimize mobility of all varieties, he said.
“The big question will be: Will there be something better than an electric vehicle?” Vossebeld said. “It looks like some parties” believe there is “something new” that can improve the efficiency of diesel and gas-powered cars. It could be something as novel as putting a box of water in a diesel car to make it burn cleaner—closer to 100% than the current 80%.
“I think there are inventions in the market from a physical or chemical point of view that haven’t been tried yet,” he said. “It’s time that inventors stand up and come up with new ideas besides diesel and benzene and electric vehicles. I think electric is not the last step in the development of the automotive industry.”
The Automakers’ View
Chevrolet Bolt all-electric cars on the production line. The 2018 model starts at $37,495; the EPA-estimated range is 238 miles (383 km) on a single charge. Photo courtesy GM
While acknowledging the deep impact EV production is likely to eventually have on traditional manufacturing, some automakers and equipment and tooling suppliers offer a positive outlook in the near term.
For instance, GM (Detroit) and Daimler (Stuttgart, Germany) are taking a balanced approach to producing ICEs and EVs.
“General Motors believes in an all-electric future—a major element of our vision of a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion,” said Elizabeth Winter, a GM spokesperson. “GM is committed to driving increased usage and acceptance of electric vehicles and believes that EVs are the foundation for self-driving vehicles.”
But simultaneously, GM will “continue to provide investment and development of propulsion efficiency improvements, including ICE, as an important part of the pathway to zero emissions,” she continued. “A recent example is the industry-first Dynamic Fuel Management system for our 2019 Silverado.”
Production-wise, “what is interesting is not what we do differently, but rather what we do the same,” she said. “We have been able to integrate the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt EV into our traditional assembly processes along-side ICE vehicles at our Orion Assembly Plant. Another example is the Chevrolet Volt [an electric vehicle with ICE backup], which is built alongside traditional vehicles at our Detroit-Hamtramck plant. We believe this approach allows us to take advantage of our 100-plus years of manufacturing experience, existing facilities and our experienced workforce to support important safety, quality and productivity standards.”
At Daimler, sales of electric models are expected to constitute 15% to 25% of total Mercedes-Benz sales by 2025, a company spokesperson said. “That, of course, also depends on the continued development of infrastructure and customer preferences,” the representative said.
In terms of manufacturing, the spokesperson continued, “we are consistently working on the implementation of our electric initiative. Electric vehicles of the EQ product and technology brand will be integrated into the series production of Mercedes-Benz cars’ existing plants. This is possible because we invested in flexibility and technical equipment with forward-looking Industry 4.0 solutions at an early stage worldwide.”
Production of the first EQ vehicle is slated to begin in Bremen next year.
With its “highly flexible structures, we are able to produce vehicles with different types of drives in our plants, in order to respond flexibly and rapidly to changes in market demand. We are therefore exploiting the opportunities presented by electric mobility while significantly limiting the need for investment.”
All told, Daimler foresees “a coexistence of old and new technologies. We will continue to rely equally on electric and internal combustion engines. For the optimization of combustion engines and their production, we continue to work together with our suppliers.”
Tool and Machine Makers’ View
Concurrent with automakers’ plans to balance ICE and EV production in the near term, machine tool and equipment suppliers have expressed confidence of maintaining demand and profitability.
As far as cylindrical grinding is concerned, “we’ve been grinding electric motor shafts for quite some time,” said Shane Farrant, national product manager-grinders for JTEKT Toyoda Americas Corp. (Arlington Heights, IL)
“Going from something that would be a specialized piece of equipment like a camshaft or crankshaft grinder to something that would be more suitable for an armature shaft or electric motor shaft, we’re pretty well situated as far as having both of those lines of equipment available,” he said. “I think we would be able to plug in to any electric vehicle supply line however that particular manufacturer chose to do that.”
Toyoda’s GL4-i and GL5-i series grinders would be suitable for switching from ICE shafts to EV armatures, he noted. “We’re well suited to take up any increase for demand for electric motor shafts.”
For Germany’s Heller Group, about 75% of the machine tool manufacturer’s recent business has come from the automotive industry, said COO Manfred Maier in his keynote address on future mobility at the Heller Tech Days event in Troy, MI, last July.
“The combustion engine is far from dead,” Maier said. “Rather, we believe that in the near future, the mobility concept will comprise a combination of downsized combustion engines and electric drives.
“Our core competency will enable us to remain a sought-after partner for potential customers in the years to come,” he continued. “At the same time, we will increasingly search for new applications and complementary technologies.”
Heller, which with Daimler and BMW AG (Munich, Germany) has pioneered the use of cylinder bore coating for aluminum engine blocks, is exploring new applications hrough its Development New Business & Technologies group. These technologies “will not immediately turn into key revenue contributors, yet are likely to gain significance in the future,” according to a Heller press release.
As machining companies worldwide adjust their transportation mix, more capacity is likely to go toward the aircraft and rail industries and heavy-duty vehicles like semi trucks and construction equipment, Maier said. Agricultural and energy equipment will offer further opportunities. But Western machining companies will face further challenges as Asia generally and China specifically take more market share while the global machine tool industry contracts.
Aluminum milling cutters from Sandvik Coromant for electric vehicle manufacturing.
Toolmaker Sandvik Coromant is monitoring the development of EVs closely, studying what components will be present in electrical vehicles and what cutting tools are needed, said Nicklas Bylund, director of customized solutions, automotive. He noted that China is adapting e-mobility at a fast pace, and that Sandvik Coromant works with producers in that market.
Bylund also observed that while electrical engines have fewer parts, they still need machining. “Other tools are needed,” he said. “Also, there will be hybrid vehicles where the number of parts in the combined engine will outnumber the current number of parts.”
Like other suppliers to the automotive industry, Sandvik Coromant has worked with vehicle producers for many years, “and there is a symbiosis regarding vehicle development, tool development, and how to apply those tools,” said Bylund. “It is possible that hybrid vehicles will increase, and as mentioned before they have a lot of components.”
Even if EV production begins to take a large share of the automotive market, it is likely that heavy vehicles will continue to use combustion engines, “as well as a high content of cast iron and steel, materials more difficult to machine than the aluminum [content that] is increasing in cars,” said Bylund. “Depending on price development in composite materials, such materials might increase in the cars, and that offers new challenges for tooling.”
Projections and Proscriptions
Automakers seem to be rushing to outdo each other with pronouncements of aggressive, accelerated timetables for phasing out gas-powered cars:
Volvo (Gothenberg, Sweden) announced in July 2017 that every new car it produces from 2019 onward will have an electric motor. The company plans to launch five fully electric cars between 2019 and 2021; three will be Volvo models, two will be high-performance vehicles from its performance-car arm, Polestar.
Volkswagen AG (Wolfsburg, Germany) announced in March that 16 locations worldwide are to produce battery-powered vehicles by the end of 2022.
Daimler plans to introduce 10 electric vehicles by 2022, earlier than the previously projected 2025 date. The company also plans to invest more than $1 billion in battery production and led an $82 million investment in EV charging network ChargePoint.
Tesla will be the leader in EV production in 2019, according to an analysis by London-based PA Consulting. However …
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Research ArticleENTOMOLOGY
A dietary phytochemical alters caste-associated gene expression in honey bees
Wenfu Mao1,
Mary A. Schuler2 and
May R. Berenbaum1,*
1Department of Entomology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801–3795, USA.
2Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA.
↵*Corresponding author. E-mail: maybe{at}illinois.edu
Wenfu Mao
Department of Entomology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801–3795, USA.
Mary A. Schuler
Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA.
May R. Berenbaum
For correspondence: maybe@illinois.edu
In the eusocial honey bee Apis mellifera, with reproductive queens and sterile workers, a female larva’s developmental fate depends on its diet; nurse bees feed queen-destined larvae exclusively royal jelly, a glandular secretion, but worker-destined larvae receive royal jelly for 3 days and subsequently jelly to which honey and beebread are added. RNA-Seq analysis demonstrated that p-coumaric acid, which is ubiquitous in honey and beebread, differentially regulates genes involved in caste determination. Rearing larvae in vitro on a royal jelly diet to which p-coumaric acid has been added produces adults with reduced ovary development. Thus, consuming royal jelly exclusively not only enriches the diet of queen-destined larvae but also may protect them from inhibitory effects of phytochemicals present in the honey and beebread fed to worker-destined larvae.
Apis mellifera
beebread
caste determination
eusociality
phenolics
In the eusocial honey bee Apis mellifera, with reproductive queens and sterile workers, a female larva’s developmental fate largely depends on the diet it receives. Larvae fed exclusively royal jelly, a glandular secretion of nurse bees, become queens, whereas those fed royal jelly for 3 days and subsequently worker jelly containing honey and beebread become sterile workers. The ensuing differences in phenotype are thought to result from either worker castration via nutritional deprivation or queen enrichment by nutritional supplementation. Suboptimal nutrition demonstrably contributes to “trophic castration” and corresponding worker sterility (1, 2); withholding sugars during the first 3 days of larval life promotes development of sterile workers (3–6). By contrast, queen-destined larvae consuming only royal jelly develop more rapidly and attain a larger adult body size than do worker-destined larvae (7). Attention has historically focused on royal jelly to identify constituents determining developmental fate. The major royal jelly protein royalactin (MRJP1), for example, acts via the epidermal growth factor receptor (Egfr) pathway, which determines cell proliferation, and insulin/insulin-like signaling (IIS)/target of rapamycin (TOR), which contributes to metabolism and growth (8–12). In addition, DNA methylation status of the genome affects caste differentiation; knockdown of DNA methyltransferase Dnmt3 expression in neonates resulted in queen-destined larval development (13).
A key dietary difference between queen and worker larvae that has received little attention is the presence of phytochemicals in the honey and beebread deliberately added by nurses to worker jelly. As described by Haydak (1) nearly 50 years ago, “Nurse bees apparently recognize the sex and the caste of larvae and may exercise some choice in feeding pollen to larvae of different castes.” Adding pollen (in the form of beebread, or processed pollen) does not substantially increase the protein content of modified worker jelly, so the function of this behavior has never been clear. Both honey and beebread contain plant-derived phenolics (14), which are known to function as modulators of DNA methylation, intracellular signaling networks, chromatin structure, and microRNA (15, 16). By feeding queen-destined larvae only royal jelly, nurse bees may also protect these larvae from biologically active phytochemicals in honey and beebread. Mao et al. (14) demonstrated that p-coumaric acid, a virtually universal constituent of honey and beebread, up-regulates multiple detoxification genes in worker adults. Here, we examined the effects of p-coumaric acid on larvae to test the hypothesis that a food-based phenolic constituent of beebread and honey can influence female larval developmental pathways in A. mellifera.
An analysis aimed at determining the amount of p-coumaric acid ingested during larval development (Materials and Methods) revealed that, whereas royal jelly is entirely devoid of detectable phenolic acids, honey and beebread in hives at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) contained 5.88 ± 0.12 μg/g and 31.92 ± 5.74 μg/g (mean ± SEM, with a high value of 38.5 μg/g), respectively. For bioassay, we chose a concentration of 82 μg/g, because at this level, it is nontoxic to adults (14) and within the general magnitude of the concentrations we found in local honey and beebread (likely derived from soybean, Glycine max), particularly in view of the fact that p-coumaric acid is one of multiple phenolic constituents found in honey and beebread that may similarly influence gene expression (14).
We conducted an RNA-Seq analysis to identify differences in gene expression in larvae reared on a semi-artificial diet with and without p-coumaric acid, as well as an in vitro larval rearing experiment to determine the effects of ingesting this compound on adult female reproductive status (Materials and Methods). To obtain sufficient sequencing depth, and thereby increase the number of genes discovered, and assess with accuracy genes with less abundant transcripts, three samples per lane (with 10 to 12 whole larvae per sample) were sequenced using Illumina HiSeq 2000. After a stringent quality filtering process, more than 50 million high-quality reads for each sample were obtained; about 40 million of these reads for each sample (75.5 to 76.0%) were uniquely aligned to the reference genome (table S1) using Bowtie 2 (17).
Before differential expression analysis, the variation between the three biological replicates and between the two treatments (rearing on diets with and without 0.5 mM p-coumaric acid) was assessed using a multidimensional scaling (MDS) plot. Biological replicates of control treatments clustered closely, whereas those of the 0.5 mM p-coumaric acid treatments did not, indicating variation among replicates (in the first dimension) and among library preparations (in the second dimension) (Fig. 1). Despite this variation, the samples of both treatments were well separated in the first dimension, indicating that the sequencing data were qualified for differentially expressed gene (DEG) identification. To investigate p-coumaric acid effects on larval development, we used edgeR (18) to identify DEGs between control and 0.5 mM p-coumaric acid treatments (Fig. 2). Among the 5344 DEGs [false discovery rate (FDR), <0.05], 2663 were up-regulated (representing about one-third of the genome) and 2681 were down-regulated (table S2).
Fig. 1 edgeR’ multidimensional scaling plot (MDS) showing relationships among all pairs of samples (two treatments) and replicates (3 replicates per treatment).
Treatments comprise larval honey bees consuming artificial diet and larval honey bees consuming artificial diet with p-coumaric acid. CK denotes control treatment; CA denotes 0.5 mM p-coumaric acid treatment. Control and treatment samples group separately when plotted.
Fig. 2 edgeR’ smearplot showing differences in gene expression in larval honey bees consuming artificial diet with and without p-coumaric acid; red dot indicates gene that is differentially expressed (FC = fold change in expression).
To gain insight into the biological processes associated with the DEGs, we performed DAVID (Database for Annotation, Visualization and Integrated Discovery) functional annotation clustering analysis (19, 20) on 2077 DEGs (logFC < −0.6 and logFC > 0.6) of the 3367 DEGs that have Drosophila orthologs with FlyBase annotations. Among 276 clusters, there were three clusters with enrichment scores higher than 5 (Table 1 and table S3). In cluster 1 (enrichment score: 11.08), all of the 17 enriched terms are related to larval development. In cluster 2 (enrichment score: 9.73), four enriched terms are associated with gene transcription in the nucleus and mRNA metabolism. In cluster 3 (6.98), two enriched terms concern noncoding RNA (ncRNA) processing and metabolism, and two others concern transfer RNA (tRNA) processing and metabolism.
Table 1 DAVID functional annotation clustering analysis on 2077 of the 3367 DEGs in honey bee larvae consuming p-coumaric acid.
To characterize larval response profiles induced by p-coumaric acid at the level of a single pathway, we performed an RNA-Seq data pathway and gene-set analysis by using the two R packages GAGE and Pathview (21, 22). Among the two gene sets of signal transduction and metabolism extracted from the KEGG pathway database (www.genome.jpkeggpathway.html), only the Hippo signaling pathway, which contributes to regulating organ size in animals, was enriched (P < 0.1) (Fig. 3), suggesting that p-coumaric acid influences organ size in developing larvae. In this pathway, p-coumaric acid altered the expression of 26 genes among the 46 total genes (54.2%) (table S4). Among the five down-regulated genes, the only fold change less than −2.00 was that of Mats (−2.04). In contrast, 7 of the 21 up-regulated genes had fold changes greater than 2.00; these included Ds, Ft, Atrophin, Zyx, Ex, dJub, and Km.
Fig. 3 Hippo signaling pathway.
Up-regulated genes appear in red, and down-regulated genes appear in green. For specific fold change and P values, see table S3.
As in adult workers (14), larval consumption of p-coumaric acid results in the up-regulation of multiple xenobiotic-metabolizing cytochrome P450 genes and immunity genes (Table 2), generally congruent with those up-regulated by p-coumaric acid in adults (14). Of the nine up-regulated xenobiotic-metabolizing genes, eight are P450 genes and one is the γ-glutamyltranspeptidase-1–like gene. Among the P450 genes, CYP9Q1 was up-regulated 1.85-fold, and the six CYP6AS genes were up-regulated from 1.88- to 47.11-fold. Also in the context of xenobiotic metabolism, the nuclear xenobiotic sensor Hr96 gene (23) was down-regulated 2.11-fold in the p-coumaric acid treatment. In the context of immunity, six genes were up-regulated, including the antimicrobial peptide genes apidaecin type 73–like and apid73 apidaecin, induced ~25- and 11-fold, respectively. Other genes related to immunity were up-regulated 1.68- to 1.87-fold; no immunity genes were down-regulated in response to p-coumaric acid.
Table 2 Genes differentially regulated by at least 1.4-fold by p-coumaric acid in honey bee larvae.
Because both DEG functional annotation and pathway analysis showed that p-coumaric acid influenced gene expression linked with organ development and maturation and transcription in nuclei, we analyzed DEGs associated with caste differentiation to determine whether it was similarly affected (Table 2). Other than ILP-2, which was down-regulated 1.91-fold, 14 genes known to influence worker-queen caste differentiation were up-regulated from 1.29- to 2.73-fold. Surprisingly, major royal jelly protein 1 to 7 genes and major royal jelly protein 2–like gene (a pseudogene) were highly expressed in larvae consuming control diet, whereas all of these genes were down-regulated in larvae reared on the p-coumaric acid–containing diet. Particularly striking was the 6.61-fold down-regulation of the royalactin (MRJP1) gene.
Because the results of our RNA-Seq analysis collectively suggested the potential for p-coumaric acid to alter larval developmental fate, we reared the larvae in vitro on nutrient-rich diet containing royalactin, a queen-inducing feeding regimen (24), with and without p-coumaric acid. Within 12 hours of eclosion (24), adults were dissected and the level of ovary development was visually scored on a standard five-point scale (25). Reduced ovary development was exhibited in bees reared on a diet containing p-coumaric acid (Fisher’s exact test, P < 0.0001), with maximum ovary development observed in bees reared on a diet lacking p-coumaric acid (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4 Effect of p-coumaric acid ingestion during larval growth on ovary development in A. mellifera.
(A) Ovary development scale of 1 to 5 (undeveloped to fully developed) modified from Pernal and Currie (25). (B) Distribution of ovaries according to level of ovary development in newly eclosed adult bees reared in vitro on diets with and without 0.5 mM p-coumaric acid (two-tailed Fisher’s exact test, P < 0.0001; n = 130).
By consuming pollen, nectar, honey, and beebread, adult workers consume substantial quantities of phenolics, which can interfere with multiple signaling pathways and modulate epigenetic changes (15, 16). Adults use multiple xenobiotic-detoxifying enzymes, including midgut cytochrome P450s, to process these phenolics. Quercetin, for example, a flavonoid ubiquitous in honey and beebread, is detoxified by P450s in both CYP6AS and CYP9Q subfamilies (26, 27). Multiple flavonoids and phenolic acids in honey and beebread up-regulate the P450 genes encoding key detoxification enzymes in adults (14, 28). Of these, CYP6AS2, CYP6AS3, CYP6AS4, CYP6AS5, and CYP6BD1 in nurse midguts were up-regulated 1.90- to 3.11-fold by 1 mM p-coumaric acid, and CYP9Q3 was up-regulated 2.55-fold (14). The RNA-Seq data presented here indicate that xenobiotic-metabolizing P450 genes are up-regulated even more markedly by 0.5 mM p-coumaric acid in 3-day-old larvae (Table 2). Six CYP6AS genes, six CYP9 genes, and the CYP4G11 gene are up-regulated 1.88- to 47.11-fold, 1.46- to 3.12-fold, and 1.68-fold, respectively. This up-regulation is likely required to enable larvae to process the multiple phenolics they encounter in honey and beebread in worker jelly for the remainder of their development. That this up-regulation is associated with the switch to worker jelly with its phytochemical supplements is indicated by Cameron et al. (29), who examined a cohort of neonates either grafted into queen-rearing cells and placed in a queen-less hive or raised as workers in a queen-right hive. At 84 hours, comparable to the developmental stage of larvae examined in our study, P450 genes up-regulated in workers reared in the hive and fed by nurse bees included CYP6AS2, CYP6AS3, CYP6AS4, CYP6AS10, CYP6AR1, and CYP9Q2. By comparison, in our study, four of the same six P450 genes were up-regulated in larvae consuming p-coumaric acid (CYP6AS2, CYP6AS3, CYP6AS4, and CYP9Q2), as were five other related xenobiotic-metabolizing P450s (CYP6AS1, CYP6AS5, CYP6AS12, CYP9Q1, and CYP9Q3). Notably, Cameron et al. (29) found only a single P450 gene up-regulated in larvae consuming only royal jelly—CYP15A1, a Clan 2 gene not known to be involved in detoxification.
In addition to detoxification genes, feeding larvae a diet containing 0.5 mM p-coumaric acid resulted in the discovery of 5344 DEGs. Functional analyses of these DEG functions indicate that p-coumaric acid modulates expression of genes related to larval development, transcription, and Hippo signaling (Table 2, Fig. 3, and tables S3 and S4). This compound may drive worker development via modulating the two essential pathways of IIS/TOR and EGFR, as well as the DNA methylation status for caste determination. The IIS network is implicated in determining female caste fate in honey bees; of the two insulin-like peptides AmILP1 and AmILP2, AmILP1 regulates juvenile hormone production, whereas AmILP2 is necessary for ovary development, because its knockdown causes a reduction in ovary size (12). In our study, consuming p-coumaric acid down-regulates AmILP-2 in larvae (Table 2) and reduces ovary development in adults (Fig. 4). Royalactin in royal jelly is thought to trigger queen development via the Egfr pathway (8); in our study, Egfr in larvae, which requires royalactin to function, was up-regulated by p-coumaric acid. At the same time, the royalactin gene was highly expressed in larvae consuming the control diet but down-regulated in larvae consuming p-coumaric acid (Table 2).
The production of royalactin in worker larvae (30–32) suggests that impacts of this protein on developmental fate may involve endogenous processes in larvae beyond royal jelly consumption; these endogenous processes may be regulated by the presence or absence of beebread- or honey-derived phytochemicals such as p-coumaric acid.
Epigenetic processes bridge intrinsic and environmental signals through DNA cytosine-5-methyltransferases (Dnmts), histone deacetylases (HDAs), and methyl-binding proteins (MBPs) (33). A. mellifera has a functional CpG methylation system consisting of two orthologs of Dnmt1, one ortholog of Dnmt2, and one ortholog of Dnmt3 (34). Larval knockdown of DNA methyltransferase 3 (Dnmt3) causes development of queen-like traits in worker-destined larvae (13); in our study, Dnmt3 expression was altered (up-regulated) by p-coumaric acid (Table 2). In bee larvae, nutrition modulates juvenile hormone III (JHIII) and 20-ecdysone titers via IIS/TOR and EGFR pathways to control caste differentiation. The fact that the Egfr pathway is responsible for 20-ecdysone synthesis suggests that its activation decreases development time for queen-destined larvae (8), whereas AmILP1 regulates JHIII production via IIS/TOR to prevent autophagic programmed cell death in the ovary, thus increasing ovary size (12, 24). Nine receptors, S6K, IRS, FOX, and the JHA methyltransferase genes related to the two pathways and 20EJH III syntheses were up-regulated by p-coumaric acid (Table 2), a pattern of expression identical to that found in queen-destined larvae; p-coumaric acid appears to influence the developmental fate of female honey bee larvae via directly regulating expression of genes in caste determination pathways.
The fact that so many genes known to influence developmental fate of female larvae in A. mellifera are differentially expressed upon consumption of p-coumaric acid suggests that, for the honey bee, consuming biologically active phytochemicals may influence reproductive development in worker-destined larvae. Reliance upon royal jelly as the exclusive food for queen-destined larvae and for the long-lived adult queen may have evolved in concert with the exploitation of the biological activity of phenolics for caste regulation via a form of chemical castration. Reproductive development of solitary hymenopterans that consume pollen and nectar is presumably unaffected by phytochemicals found in these foods. Whether the pronounced regulatory effects of nectar and pollen phytochemicals on honey bees are widespread among social hymenopteran pollinators in general or are unique to the highly eusocial honey bee remains an open question, the answer to which may shed light on the impact of diet and food processing on the evolution of eusociality.
Overall experimental design
Mao et al. (14) demonstrated that p-coumaric acid, a virtually universal constituent of bee foods (honey and beebread), up-regulates multiple detoxification and immunity genes. In view of its influence on gene regulation in adults, our overall objective was to examine the effects of p-coumaric acid on larvae, to test the hypothesis that ingestion of plant-derived phenolics plays an essential role in determining female larval developmental pathways in A. mellifera. We conducted RNA-Seq to identify differences in gene expression in larvae reared on a royal jelly diet with and without p-coumaric acid as well as an in vitro rearing experiment to determine the impact of p-coumaric acid ingestion on reproductive status in adult females.
Quantification of p-coumaric acid present in larval foods
To determine the appropriate concentrations of p-coumaric acid to use in rearing, we collected pollen, honey, and beebread from hives at the University of Illinois Bee Research Facility and subjected them to analysis by high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC). Royal jelly samples were obtained from a commercial supplier (vide infra). For each sample, 1 g of each product was placed in a test tube, to which 1 ml of water and 5 ml of methanol were added; the solution was then mixed on a tube rotator for 4 hours. Pollen, beebread, and royal jelly samples were centrifuged at 10,000g for 10 min at room temperature. To achieve the same volume as the honey samples, methanol was then added to extract precipitates in the pollen, beebread, and royal jelly samples for an additional extraction, and the two supernatants were combined. All samples for HPLC analysis were filtered with 0.22-μm filters. For each bee product, three independent samples were prepared. The HPLC analyses were performed on a Phenomenex Luna phenyl-hexyl column (250 × 3–mm inside diameter; 5-μm particle size; 100 Å pore size) using the following gradient run (1 ml/min) with water containing 0.1% formic acid (A) and acetonitrile containing 0.1% formic acid (B): 10% B from 0 to 10 min, and 10 to 57% B from 10 to 40 min. The content of p-coumaric acid was quantified at 310 nm by comparison with a standard curve.
We conducted a preliminary rearing experiment subjecting larvae to diets containing a range of concentrations of p-coumaric acid approximating those potentially encountered by larvae consuming honey and beebread (14) to identify levels that do not suppress growth and thus are unlikely to have outright toxic effects. Over this range of concentrations (0.1, 0.25, 0.5, and 1.0 mM), body masses of larvae reared through fifth instar (n = 15 to 19 per treatment) were unaffected (mean masses ranged from 173.2 to 174.4 mg; P = 0.92, 0.37, 0.18, and 0.55, respectively). Accordingly, we chose an intermediate concentration of 0.5 mM p-coumaric acid to rear larvae for RNA-Seq experiments to determine the impact of this ubiquitous natural diet constituent on gene expression in honey bee larvae.
Fresh-frozen royal jelly (organic) was purchased from GloryBee Foods; p-coumaric acid, d-glucose, and d-fructose were obtained from Sigma-Aldrich. Bacto yeast extract was obtained from Becton, Dickinson and Company.
Larval honey bee diet preparation
A semi-artificial diet was prepared with 50% royal jelly and 50% aqueous solution containing 12% d-glucose, 12% fructose, and 2% yeast extract. For preparation of diets with varying concentrations of p-coumaric acid, ecologically appropriate amounts of this compound (14) were added into the semi-artificial diets to yield concentrations of 0, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, and 1 mM (w/v). The prepared diets were stored at −20°C before use in all experiments.
Larval grafting and rearing
All first instar honey bee larvae in these experiments were obtained from the University of Illinois Bee Research Facility in Urbana, IL. To collect eggs, a previously occupied empty frame with an excluder cage was placed into a hive with a healthy colony in the afternoon for cleaning by workers. A queen was transferred into the excluder cage in the evening of the next day, confined overnight, and released. In the morning of the fourth day after egg collection, the frame with newly hatched larvae was removed from the hive and brought to the laboratory for larval grafting. To evaluate p-coumaric acid effects on larval growth, 24 newly hatched larvae for each treatment (0, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, and 1 mM) were grafted into the wells of a 24-well cell culture plate with 30 μl of the corresponding diet in each well. Our goal was to maximize the likelihood of detecting effects of beebread and honey ingestion, and the available literature is conflicting as to the age at which larvae are developmentally “bipotential,” with some literature indicating that even 3-day-old workers may begin to display developmental differences [reviewed in (35)]. Because there are few records of the exact point at which beebread/honey feeding begins [with Haydak (1) the principal source of information on the timing], we began our treatments on the first day to be maximally inclusive. For RNA-Seq experiments, 12 newly hatched larvae for each sample for each of two treatments, 0 and 0.5 mM, were transferred as before, and each treatment was independently replicated three times (for a total of six libraries). The larval rearing plates were placed into a desiccator maintained at a relative humidity of 96% (saturated K2SO4) in a 34° ± 1°C dark incubator. Each day, excess diet in the wells was removed using a vacuum and replaced with fresh diet prewarmed to 34°C. On the third day, the larvae for the RNA-Seq experiments were collected; excess surface fluid was removed with soft tissue paper, frozen in liquid nitrogen, and stored at −80°C for total RNA extractions. On the fifth day of the experiment assessing the effects of p-coumaric acid on growth, each of the larvae from which excess fluid had been removed was weighed.
RNA extraction, complementary DNA library construction, and sequencing
After 10 to 12 larvae for each sample were ground in liquid nitrogen with mortar and pestle, half of the powder was added into 1 ml of TRIzol and total RNA was extracted following the TRIzol protocol. Six hundred microliters of the supernatant containing total RNA was mixed with an equal volume of 70% ethanol and transferred to a Qiagen RNeasy Mini kit column. The extraction was completed following the Qiagen protocol, which included an on-column DNase digest (Qiagen). Complementary DNA library construction and RNA sequencing were carried out at the W.M. Keck Center for Comparative and Functional Genomics at the Roy J. Carver Biotechnology Center at the UIUC. The RNA-Seq libraries were prepared using the TruSeq RNA-Seq Sample Prep kit according to the manufacturer’s instructions (Illumina) and sequenced using Illumina HiSeq 2000 for 100–base pair single-end reads (three samples per lane).
RNA-Seq analyses
To serve as the reference genome, 17 FASTA files were downloaded from BeeBase (ftp://ftp.ncbi.nih.gov/genomes/Apis_mellifera/Assembled_chromosomes/seq/). After the reads for each sample were mapped to the reference genome using Bowtie 2 with a “sensitive” option (17), the resulting SAM files were converted to BAM files using SAMTools (36). Read counts per gene were calculated for each sample with HTSeq-count (www-huber.embl.de/users/anders/HTSeq/doc/overview.html) using the BAM file and the genome annotation file (amel_OGSv3.2.gff3) as the input. Finally, edgeR using qCML tagwise dispersion model was used to identify DEGs between larvae fed a p-coumaric acid–free diet and those fed a diet containing 0.5 mM p-coumaric acid (18), and significant DEGs were selected at FDR <0.05.
Analysis of the biological processes affected by p-coumaric acid
Biological processes that were statistically overrepresented with these DEGs were identified using the DAVID functional annotation clustering tool (19, 20). After BeeBase IDs of these DEGs were converted into FLYBASE_GENE_IDs of their fruit fly orthologs, the resulting DEGs (logFC < −0.6 and logFC > 0.6) were uploaded and analyzed with GOTERM_BP_FAT selected.
Pathway analysis of DEGs
Two R packages, GAGE and Pathview, were used for pathway analyses of these DEGs (21, 22). After two honey bee gene sets of signal transduction and metabolism were extracted from the KEGG Pathway database (www.genome.jp/kegg/pathway.html), the analyses were carried out according to the workflow jointed with edgeR on RNA-Seq Data Pathway and Gene-set Analysis Workflows. (www.bioconductor.org/packages/2.13/bioc/vignettes/gage/inst/doc/RNA-seqWorkflow.pdf).
In a separate bioassay, newly hatched larvae were collected and reared using in vitro queen-rearing techniques as described by Mutti et al. (24). For the control treatment, 96 larvae were fed the standard diets; for the treatment group, 96 larvae were reared on an identical diet, supplemented with 0.5 mM p-coumaric acid. Within 12 hours of eclosion, adult bees were dissected and the level of ovary development was visually scored on a scale of 1 to 5, modified from Pernal and Currie (25), corresponding to the following: 1, underdevelopment (the diameter of the ovary posterior end is substantially smaller than that of the oviduct anterior end); 2, slight development (the diameter of the ovary posterior end is slightly expanded but still smaller than that of the oviduct anterior end); 3, intermediate development (the diameter of the ovary is uniform throughout its length); 4, advanced development (diameters of ovary posterior ends are significantly larger than those of oviduct anterior ends); 5, full development (ovaries are typical of virgin queens) (Fig. 4).
We used the standard methodology for in vitro queen rearing, which in reality does not invariably produce queens; generally, in vitro rearing produces a range of adults exhibiting a continuum of reproductive characteristics. Our goal was not to demonstrate that p-coumaric acid in the diet is in and of itself sufficient to produce fertile queens; rather, it was to determine whether its presence in the diet can influence caste-associated traits. Thus, we used a measure of ovary size at emergence as an indicator of developmental fate because caste is already determined before emergence (with ovary activation occurring post-emergence in response to other environmental conditions).
Table S1. Summary of read alignments using Bowtie 2.
Table S2. DEGs in the 0.5 mM p-coumaric acid treatment relative to control treatment.
Table S3. DEG significantly enriched clusters with enrichment scores higher than 5.
Table S4. Genes in the Hippo signaling pathway differentially expressed in larvae consuming diet containing p-coumaric acid.
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What Are the Benefits of Vitamin K2?
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Specific forms of vitamin K called menaquinones are dubbed “MK” with numbers attached, such as MK-4 and MK-7, each one from specific food sources and exerting specific functions throughout your body
Vitamin K1 is found in many dark green leafy vegetables and K2 is produced by bacteria in fermented foods like natto, a fermented soybean; MK-4 is found in animal foods such as free-range, organic eggs and chicken
Vitamin K2 has two basic and crucial functions, having to do with cardiovascular health and bone restoration, helping to prevent osteoporosis and atherosclerosis. In fact, people who eat more K2 have the lowest risk of cardiovascular disease
By Dr. Mercola
There's been a lot of discussion about certain essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids. But lately, researchers are beginning to recognize that one often-misunderstood vitamin goes unnoticed.
In fact, a large percentage of the population is deficient in this essential nutrient. What is it? Vitamin K. Rather than being a single nutrient, vitamin K is a group of vitamins of similar composition; principally vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) and K2 (menaquinone).
One of the world's leading authorities on vitamin K, Cees Vermeer, Ph.D., a renowned vitamin K2 scientist in the Netherlands, says inadequacy in this vitamin is the rule rather than the exception, especially one form, called menaquinone-7 (MK-7), a form of vitamin K2.
A number of studies in recent months have determined that vitamin K, a rather complex nutrient because it comes in so many parts, is responsible for some very important jobs in your body, especially your bones and your heart.
Forms of and Sources of Vitamin K
Vitamin K comes in several forms, and you get the most benefit when you eat healthy portions of each type of food that provides the different forms. The best source of vitamin K1 comes from plant-based foods, especially leafy greens. Better Bones1 lists the best foods to eat for vitamin K1, all of them cooked:
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) is involved in blood coagulation, which helps to stop bleeding. People who take blood thinners should know that forms of vitamin K1 can interfere with the drug's effects.
MK-4 is found in animal foods such as free-range, organic eggs (particularly the yolk), dark chicken meat and goose liver. MK-7, MK-8 and MK-9 come from fermented foods, such as natto, a type of fermented soy, and hard cheeses such as Brie and Gouda.
When you eat vitamin K, your intestines parcel it out in portions known as chylomicrons, dispersing it through your lymphatic system into your blood.
In your arteries, MK-4 adheres to the outside edges where it's most accessible to the areas that need it most, such as your kidneys, stomach and heart, and the remainder goes to your liver and bones.
From your liver, some MK-7 goes to your blood, where it's taken to your tissues. MK-1, from leafy greens, degrades quicker, while MK-7 stays viable in your liver for a longer period. This means K1 is most effective for your liver; MK-7 most effectively supports your bones. MK-8 and -9 are similar to MK-7.
What's so Special About Vitamin K2?
One of the simplest ways to explain the importance of vitamin K2 is to say it has two basic and crucial functions, again, having to do with cardiovascular health and bone restoration. It helps prevent osteoporosis and hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis,2 and several other valuable things, including:
Directing calcium to places like your bones, making them stronger, and your teeth to help prevent cavities. It also prevents calcium from going to the wrong areas, such as to your kidneys, where it could lead to kidney stones, or your blood vessels, where it could trigger heart disease.
Optimizing sexual function by increasing testosterone and fertility in men, and decreasing androgens, the male hormones, in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Creating insulin to stabilize your blood sugar (keeping your system sensitive to maintaining correct amounts), protecting against diabetes and helping to prevent metabolic problems associated with obesity
Suppressing genes that can promote cancer while strengthening genes that promote healthy cells
Enhancing your ability to utilize energy as you exercise improving overall performance
A study in Rotterdam involving 4,809 Dutch adults determined that those with the highest vitamin K2 intake had fewer heart attacks, a lower aortic calcification risk and the lowest death rate, altogether. That's one reason why naturopathic doctor and author Tal Friedman recommends taking vitamin K2 supplements, particularly MK-7.3
More About Vitamin K2
As mentioned, vitamin K2 refers to a collection of MKs that are found in a variety of different foods, namely animal foods and fermented foods. MK-4 is most abundant in animal foods while you can find MK-7, MK-8 and MK-9 in fermented foods.
If you don't typically eat these foods, getting enough K2 may be difficult. Grass-fed organic animal products (i.e., eggs, raw butter and raw dairy) are good sources, as are certain fermented foods such as natto or vegetables fermented at home using a starter culture of vitamin K2-producing bacteria.
Certain cheeses such as Brie and Gouda, as mentioned, are particularly high in K2, containing about 75 micrograms (mcg) per ounce.
Here's why it's important to consume vitamin K2: Think how much you rely on the optimum function of your heart, which pumps just over one time every second, perpetuating the flow of blood throughout your whole body. That takes a lot of energy, not to mention flexible blood vessels and arteries.
Vitamin K2, working with coenzyme-Q10, or CoQ10, can help. According to a Dutch study, matrix Gla Protein (MGP), a protein that relies on vitamin K2, is the most potent natural inhibitor of calcification there is,4 but it requires activation. Vitamin K2.org explains:
"When the body has adequate vitamin K2 (specifically as menaquinone-7, or MK-7, as it is the most biologically active and available form of vitamin K2), MGP repels calcium from depositing in the arteries and blood vessels, returning it to the bloodstream so it can be utilized by other systems, such as building strong, dense bones."5
"The longer the side chain [the number following MK reveals its number of side chains], the more lipophilic — and bioavailable — K2 becomes, generally at MK-7 and above," Friedman noted.6
Friedman added that vitamin K is "a generic term for a collection of fat-soluble nutrients widely known for their role in healthy blood coagulation." K1 (phylloquinone) is the most common, and K2 (menaquinone) is made up of a number of compounds with varying side chain lengths, known as MK-4 through MK-13. Better Bones notes:
"K2 as MK-7 significantly reduces bone loss during menopausal transition, which is especially important when you consider the average woman loses up to 10 [percent] of her bone mass during this time.
Vitamin K2 as MK-7 not only protects bone, but it has been found to reduce the incidence of both heart disease and cancer."7
Age has a tendency to impede human heart function, especially when calcium reduces your blood flow. Additionally, vitamin K2 helps relieve varicose veins, as K2 helps prevent an accumulation of calcium from settling in the walls of your veins.8
MK-4 Regulates Gene Expression
No other form of vitamin K affects gene expression the way MK-4 does. As Chris Masterjohn, Ph.D., explains in his Ultimate Vitamin K2 Resource:
"While we tend to think of our genes as the destiny we inherited from our parents, it's actually how they are expressed — meaning, what our cells do with the information carried by those genes — that determines our health. MK-4 turns on some genes and turns others off.
For example, in our sex organs, it turns on the genes involved in sex hormone production. In a wide variety of cells, it turns on the genes that keep cells healthy and turns off the genes that make cells become cancerous. Thus, MK-4 plays an exclusive role in cancer protection and sexual health."9
A clue that MK-4 is so important is that all animals (including humans) are able to synthesize it from other forms of vitamin K. It's still important to obtain MK-4 from animal foods, however, because the conversion process is inefficient and likely varies depending on your health status and genetic factors.
Additionally, it's important to know that certain drugs, such as statins to lower your cholesterol, and some osteoporosis drugs, inhibit the vitamin K conversion to MK-4.
A Last Word on the Importance of Vitamin K2
Problems with heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis are all signs that you may not be getting enough K2. People with a low K2 intake have significantly lower bone mineral density compared to those with the highest intake.10
Poor diet may affect your vitamin K status in multiple ways, even beyond not consuming vitamin-K-rich foods. For instance, research shows that hydrogenation of plant oils (i.e., trans fats) appears to decrease the absorption and biological effect of vitamin K in bone.11
So, even though trans fats are finally being removed from the food supply, if you ate a lot of these unhealthy fats in the past, it could have influenced vitamin K's role in your body.
If you think you may not be ingesting enough vitamin K, increase your intake of green leafy vegetables (for K1) and grass-fed raw dairy products and fermented foods (for K2). As for how much you need, as a general guideline I recommend getting around 150 mcg of vitamin K2 per day. Others recommend slightly higher amounts — upwards of 180 to 200 mcg.
You can obtain healthy amounts (about 200 mcg) of K2 by eating 15 grams (half an ounce) of natto or fermented vegetables each day. If you fermented them at home using a starter culture designed with vitamin K2-producing bacteria, 1 ounce will give you about 200 to 250 mcgs.
If you opt for a vitamin K2 supplement, make sure it's MK-7. Also remember to take it with fat since it's fat-soluble and won't be absorbed otherwise. Fortunately, you don't need to worry about overdosing on K2, as it appears to be virtually non-toxic. That said, people who are taking vitamin K antagonists, i.e., drugs that reduce blood clotting by reducing the action of vitamin K, are advised to avoid MK-7 supplements.
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Chris Masterjohn PHD December 9, 2016
Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine 2016
Vitamin K2.org 2014
Hallelujah Diet 2016
Better Bones July 11, 2014
Nutra Ingredients March 4, 2016
1 Better Bones July 11, 2014
2 Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine 2016
3, 6 Ibid. 2 AARM
4 Thromb Haemost. 2008 October; 100(4):593-603
5 Vitamin K2.org 2014
7 Ibid. 1 BB
8 Hallelujah Diet 2016
9 Chris Masterjohn PHD December 9, 2016
10 Am J Clin Nutr February 2003 vol. 77 no. 2 512-516
11 Am J Clin Nutr December 2001 vol. 74 no. 6 783-790
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The Indonesian government is keen to support e-payments and other forms of fintech to boost the country's digital economy. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
Indonesia offers a fresh battleground for fintech
From microloans to cryptocurrency, startups are competing for a huge market
ERWIDA MAULIA, Nikkei staff writer August 29, 2018 13:44 JST
JAKARTA -- Bank Indonesia's decision late last year to slap a ban on cryptocurrency payments has not deterred Coinhako, a Singapore-based startup that operates a trading platform and e-wallet services for bitcoin and other virtual currencies.
Coinhako launched its trading platform in Jakarta in August because Indonesia has so much "growth potential," Coinhako co-founder Yusho Liu told the Nikkei Asian Review in an interview. He noted that there are already about 1 million Indonesians who are trading in bitcoin, which remains legal in the country.
But for Liu, the real prize would be tapping the market for using cryptocurrencies to make payments among Indonesia's huge unbanked population. "I think [the unbanked] is where cryptocurrency can have impact," he said, without making a prediction about whether cryptocurrency payments will ever be made legal in the country.
Coinhako is just one of the many "fintech" startups flocking to Indonesia. The Indonesian Fintech Association said there are more than 200 fintech companies in the country, including the 31 e-payment providers that have secured licenses from Bank Indonesia and more than 60 peer-to-peer lending companies registered with the Financial Services Authority.
On the back of President Joko Widodo's digital economy ambitions, the top two fintech sectors -- e-payment and P2P lending -- have been enjoying exponential growth in the past few years. The value of e-money transactions grew sixfold between 2012 and 2017 to 12.3 trillion rupiah ($840 million). The amount of P2P loans disbursed doubled to 6.2 trillion rupiah between January and May this year alone.
The president has set a target of making Indonesia the largest digital economy in Southeast Asia by 2020. This entails an annual e-commerce transaction value of $130 billion and the creation of 1,000 tech startups with a value of $10 billion, among other things.
This has translated into government support for ride-hailing apps like Go-Jek and Grab despite continued resistance from conventional taxi operators, as well as assistance for fintech startups.
The freewheeling atmosphere has been intensified by well-heeled investors from outside Indonesia who are pouring money into the market, turning four of the country's startups into unicorns.
Since its launch of mobile wallet Go-Pay in April 2016, Go-Jek, Indonesia's first unicorn, has raised more than $2 billion through three funding rounds.
In August 2016, it raised $550 million from KKR, Warburg Pincus, Sequoia and other private equity funds. In February, it closed a $1.5 billion funding round from investors including Tencent Holdings, JD.com, Google, Temasek and local conglomerate Astra International. In April, German insurance company Allianz Group announced a $35 million investment in Go-Jek.
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding led an investment of $1.1 billion in online marketplace Tokopedia, another local unicorn that has created its own e-payment service, TokoCash. In March, Alibaba launched mobile wallet Dana with local media company Elang Mahkota Teknologi.
Despite still seeing fintech companies as potential threats, Indonesia's major banks are also investing in local startups. Bank Mandiri has invested in P2P lending startups Amartha and KoinWorks through its venture capital arm Mandiri Capital Indonesia.
But not all is rainbows and sunshine. Worried about potential systemic risks to the economy, Bank Indonesia has enacted policies some see as restricting market access. In May, the central bank issued a regulation capping foreign ownership in e-money providers at 49%, which may explain its suspension of some e-wallets like TokoCash and GrabPay, a mobile wallet originally used by Singapore-based Grab, since they submitted license applications late last year.
The ban on cryptocurrency payments has also forced Jakarta-based blockchain startup Pundi X to postpone its domestic ambitions. The company -- whose mission is to become "the Walmart and 7-Eleven of cryptocurrency" and "make buying cryptocurrency as easy as buying bottled water" -- is expanding aggressively elsewhere. It recently announced the opening of a South America head office in Brazil and sales of its point-of-sales devices for cryptocurrency transactions in Colombia.
Despite lingering regulatory risks, Indonesia Fintech Association chairman Niki Luhur believes working together with regulators is the best solution.
"They care about consumer protection, systemic risk, shadow banking, terrorism financing ... all things that we care about as well," Luhur told Nikkei in May. "Sometimes the issue is communicating with the same vocabulary."
Nikkei staff writers Shotaro Tani in Jakarta and Wataru Suzuki in Tokyo contributed to this story.
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E07: Mockingbird
[Book Spoilers] EP407 Discussion
By Ran, May 19, 2014 in E07: Mockingbird
GallopingGhost
I meant reviews. You can go online the day after an episode airs and find plenty of reviews that draw on the up to date source material without going into the stuff that ranges into spoilers.
If viewers have to read reviews after each episode to figure out what is going on, the TV show is not doing its job.
Lady Fevre Dream
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Time for Me to Fly by REO Speedwagon.
I knew it was me, not her, but thanks for reminding me of who did the song. I couldn't not sorta hear the music in my head as I was typing the line, Time for her to fly.
Edited May 20, 2014 by Lady Fevre Dream
rmholt
If people who arent getting it are still watching the TV show is doing it's job.
That said, I think D & D are making things a lot clearer than in the past. If they make it too obvious there is no suspense.
Book readers certainly have to wait - sometimes several years/thousands of pages to know wth went on at many points.
There are more episodes coming up. As Michelle Fairley said - keep watching.
There ARE reviews out there to get background from and if people go there, then fine. I watched The Master and I am going to have to do a little Google to find out what the heck? Yet it was highly rated. I had to watch Memento a few times and take notes. People can survive a little subtlety and like some people on the forums can wait a week or so to see if confusing events are explained.
ETA: Roger Ebert seems to have had the same take on The Master as I did.
Edited May 20, 2014 by rmholt
I will say, not that it's terribly important, but Bronn's book line about icing Falyse really didn't work for the character as developed in the show. He's been made a bit too much of a cheerful rogue. There was a kind of nastiness to the book version that is just absent from Flynn's portrayal of him.
I didn't like the way the line about Falyse was delivered (or the fact that it even existed) but for different reasons. BookBronn is not the one who hurt Falyse, Cersei set all that in motion. The only thing we cannot be sure of is what happened to Lady Tanda, the first fall and the eventual death, but.....old ladies do fall and die from broken hips all the time. Who's to say that Bronn had anything to do with it. It could have been drunken Falyse with the intitial bump of her mother down the stairs.
I don't understand why some think that BookBronn betrayed Tyion anyway. He really wasn't required to die for him, and Tyrion himself understood it. It's just the show has a bit of lighter tone with Bronn's darkest side. For the most part, I was pleased with the cells scenes on the show, I guess I need to double check and see if BookBronn made anykind of cracks like that, that sounded soooooooooooooooooo obvious, anyway. I pretty sure he did, can't say I remember the exact wording, though. I do remember Tyrion wondering if Cersei realized what kind of serpent she is sending to the Stokeworths. It's the manner of dialogue delivery that, at times, makes Bronn seem lighter on the show, but lots of it is similar to the book. It just pisses me off that he seems to be given the blame already for the later mess at Castle Stokeworth when it was Evul Cersei, LOL
ETA: Oops, just remembered, Lady Tanda had an accident with the horse and saddle straps or some such. The old ladies down the stairs came from more modern issues, although......Maester Cressen certainly worried about them.
The line that made me laugh the most in the whole series was from the Davos chapter:
"Lord Wyman was looking down at Rhaegar as if he were a roach in need of a hard heel"
My favorite chapter in the series hands down. Pure awesome from front to back. Willa's outburst in defense of Stannis. Davos calling BS on the Freys: "What would a Frey know of honor?" "Set Jared I name you liar."
Especially when you get to the Theon chapter when Wyman lies to the Frey's in front of the Boltons and tells them how fond he has grown of the Frey's at White Harbor especially Rhaegar.
Lol calling Robb Stark a vile dog in front of Wyman. I bet Rhaegar did not die well. No sir.
The North remembers.
One hundred times........YES, YES, YES!! That is one of my all-time favorite lines. Hell, I love that line so much.......I'm sure that it has been responsible for at least one reread of ADWD. Tis all. :bowdown:
ETA: Okay, not all. I not only love that line and chapter, I love Davos's entire dungeon tour in the books. It is one of the highlights and has been responsible for getting me through rereads, if not starting them altogether.
Location:Brooklyn
I don't get that either he pretty much told Tyrion he would drop his drawers and screw Lolys if that it was a choice between doing that and fighting the Mountain. I adore Bronn both book and series; he also names his child Tyrion just to piss off Cersei :). That was rich!
LOL, I agree, I'm hopeful that ShowBronn will be the father himself now, it seems. I think it was important, the naming, it was Bronn's way of saying he still did have some loyalty to Tyrion, maybe was glad he escaped, and it certainly served by pissing Cersei off. Bronn's delivery is just a bit darker in the books, that's the main difference. I love,too, that ShowBronn was the guy who could pronounce the name of the snooty author of that book. That was a nice touch for the tv character, that and his explainations about what war is really like, sieges included. I'm actually really surprised that Bronn did get the Lollys treatment already, as I was wondering if he'd accompany Jaime. Still, I suppose Bronn could be part of Cersei's KL paranoia storyline now. I don't ever complain about extra Bronn on the tv show.
all could definitely happen; not sure how they will play him accompanying Jamie but anything is possible with the exception of anyone threatening again to turn Ghost into STEW... :P
FireAndBlood.
Location:Scotland
I haven't seen it yet, but can anyone quickly tell me if they play the Stark theme over at least part of the snow castle scene?
tyrell19
Also just a suggestion, not sure if any ones mentioned this yet but could Sana reveal to the lords declarants that she is not in fact his niece, but his bastard and this knowledge may have some how unhinged lysa into jumping. Just a thought I can see something along those lines happening
Have they called Prince Oberyn the Red Viper yet? Or have they mention anything about his knowledge of poisons?
Littlefingers In The Air
wave 'em like you just don't care
Location:Kent, Ohio
there was a scene where Tywin was pretty much interrogating the Red Viper earlier in the season and he tells him that it's strange how someone with an extensive knowledge of poisons shows up to Kings Landing and the king dies of poison.
This is the scene in question
Edited May 20, 2014 by Littlefingers In The Air
Location:Maui
anything is possible with the exception of anyone threatening again to turn Ghost into STEW... :P
YES! i can't believe he's not getting Dire wolf respect....
Ghost rocks all the Direwolves do ;)
So what's going to happen with Brienne next season? Rorge and Biter are dead and the Bloody Mummers don't even exist.
Oh, you are right. There was a whole section about her killing them.
Yes, yes, getting ratings is their job. I meant that if you have to refer to reviews and episode recaps in order to understand what is going on, they are not doing their jobs in conveying the story to the audience.
I think they do a good job. I watch with an "unsullied" and they can follow everything that's going on.
At least they kept in the death from infected bite, even though with different characters. Vargo Hoat's ear by Brienne transferred to The Hounds neck by Biter.
Colonel Green
Location:Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
I didn't like the way the line about Falyse was delivered (or the fact that it even existed) but for different reasons. BookBronn is not the one who hurt Falyse, Cersei set all that in motion.
Bronn didn't kill Falyse in the end, but the line about an accident happening to her is from that scene in the book.
Uldra I
Location:Arkansas, USA
LOL! :rofl:
My point is that audiences might be OK with having to wait for all elements to be revealed, or to review previous episodes, or if not, to go to other sources. The fact that non readers are watching supports that. In fact, no one wants to watch something with no mystery.
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Current: 8 English-language storybooks that will teach kids about Emirati culture
8 English-language storybooks that will teach kids about Emirati culture
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English-language children's books about the UAE
As expats living in the UAE we naturally want to celebrate our host country; as parents this can also mean ensuring our children understand and respect the diversity that surrounds them. Learning about Emirati culture is a great way for children to engage with their country of heritage, especially as the Ministry of Education has now made it mandatory for schools to include the UAE’s history, culture and traditions in their social studies programs.
Throughout the Arabic world oral storytelling has been a key way to pass on traditions and heritage, so it’s befitting that one of the ways to get kids interested in local culture is by swapping out some of their bedtime stories for books that depict Emirati life and experiences. Telling stories is the perfect way to introduce little ones to new walks of life as it allows time and space for them to ask plenty of questions and you can explore the tales together at your own pace. Recently there’s been a flurry of English language children’s books about life in the Emirates from Emirati authors themselves, but also from seasoned expats who want to celebrate the country they live in. Here’s just a few to get you started:
Tales of Hamad
Engineer Ahmed Al Shoaibi set out to help explain the roots of Emirati patriotism to children with his series of stories based around the adventures of local boy Hamad. The books cover many facets of Emirati culture, from respecting your elders to understanding why and how Eid is celebrated.
Purchase the books here.
Al Shoaibi’s publisher, Al Rawy Publishing, also produces a number of English language stories using simpler formats like counting and rhyming books with an Emirati angle, such as these two (above) from author Shama Khan, illustrated by Latifa Ahli.
The Boy who knew the Mountains
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Purchase the book here.
Two Great Leaders and Kameel’s Little Secret
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Snarky headline aside, we have an iPad in my home and I love it. It’s a great device which won me over despite a ton of skepticism. But even loving the iPad, it’s easy to see how fundamentally flawed it is - where’s the goddamned camera? This thing is a perfect, ideal videophone, but it doesn’t have a camera.
That looks to be changing. Reuters is reporting that the iPad 2 is coming early next year and it has not one but two cameras, one of which is forward facing. That means you’ll be able to use Apple’s FaceTime application on the iPad, which opens up a brand new world of possibility.
The new iPad will also probably have the iPhone 4’s retina display, and it should be lighter - which is another major boon. The current iPad is just the tiniest bit too heavy.
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Could Jeremy Corbyn be Prime Minister by the year end?
There is a reason the bookies now put Jeremy Corbyn as favourite to be next Prime Minister (7:2 from Ladbroke’s).
It is certainly starting to feel we are now on tramlines heading towards a General Election.
Don’t be fooled by the fact that under Conservative Party internal rules she has 12 month’s grace from the last challenge against her in December.
The Prime Minister faces weekly hurdles to staying in office. Indeed, it is pretty remarkable she is there at all given that even with the Democratic Unionist Party in tow she only has a Parliamentary majority of five. We also know what constitutional and party rules will apply if a Conservative leadership election takes place.
To remind you, the known hurdles are:
Date Event Significance
Expected Withdrawal Agreement Bill vote
Unlikely to pass without Labour support
Conservatives are only on 13% in the polls
May 23rd – 4th June
Whitsun Recess
June 3rd Trump state visit
Plenty of opportunity for
Peterborough by-election
A strong showing from the Brexitparty candidate is expected
EGM of Conservative National Convention
No legal force but possibility for embarrassment
It is conceivable that either after Parliament passes the Withdrawal Bill with Labour support (possible but not likely) OR after heavy defeats in both the European elections and the Peterborough by-election Theresa May finally decides the game is up. The Cabinet and the 1922 Committee of backbenchers could belatedly urge her to step down.
Who or what is an “interim Prime Minister”?
This will be the first gift to Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour party.
The position of interim Prime Minister does not exist in law. Who should be Prime Minister while a new Conservative leader is chosen? Only the Queen can appoint the Prime Minister and she must choose whoever can command a majority in the House of Commons. How will the Conservative Party and, say, the Cabinet prove that its choice can command a majority while the outcome of the Conservative leadership process is unknown?
The best solution would be for Mrs May herself to stay on as “interim” Prime Minister, having indicated her intention to resign later, after a leadership election has been concluded. But suppose she does not agree to this? And suppose that the Opposition Parties, not unreasonably, don’t support her staying in office while the Conservative Party conducts a prolonged leadership poll? They would be entirely justified in calling a vote of confidence.
Avoiding a Vote of Confidence
The House of Commons has to be sitting for there to be a Vote of Confidence. As the Government controls the Order Paper, there are various ruses it can use to avoid Parliament sitting. It can, for instance, simply say there is no business or Prorogue Parliament or put it into Recess. This is easier than it appears because there is virtually no legislation in the pipeline and the current session of Parliament – delineated by a Queen’s Speech – has already been extended.
However, one cannot help feeling that these are just the sort of antics which the Stuart Kings resorted to in order to avoid Parliament sitting- and look what happened to them.
The Conservative leadership rules
These are the second gift to Jeremy Corbyn.
The Parliamentary element of the leadership process is run by the 1922 Committee. Previously, it has allowed a week for candidates to come forward and held votes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. At each round, the weakest drops out until there are just two left. They then supposedly hold hustings up and down the country and the 150,000 odd party members vote a few weeks later.
Presumably, there is an opportunity to speed things up a bit. But even if common sense and speedy and efficient systems prevail, it is doubtful the process could be truncated to less than 4-6 weeks.
Furthermore, holding such a process in August would plainly be problematic.
A General Election
A Labour vote of confidence as soon as the leadership contest concludes, if not before, must surely be a certainty. Can we be sure that any one of the dozen or so leadership candidates would win such a vote? If, say, Boris Johnson won, several MPs are on record as saying they would leave the party and refuse to serve. Mr Corbyn would be able to make some good points about the spectacle and legitimacy of the whole process.
The deadline for the current extension to Article 50 expires on 31st October. That will be looming into view by the end of the summer holidays and dominating the political discussion by then. Surely nobody is going to be wanting to hold an election immediately before it or during it?
The only realistic window for an election is September. If, and it is a big if, the Conservative party does decide to change leader, commencing in June, the precariousness of the Parliamentary arithmetic and the inevitable hue and cry about the requirement for a fresh mandate means that must be the way to bet.
Who would win? I don’t know, but a simplistic reading of the current polls, plugged into the Electoral Calculus model, forecasts a potentially unstable Labour/SNP coalition with a majority of around 15. As for Brexit, would it be implemented at all by such a Government?
Put together the complexities of changing Prime Minister, and you can see it is hard to do so without running the risk of the whole process blowing up spectacularly. Inertia therefore remains Mrs May’s most powerful friend. Against that, whichever way you look at it, she has a majority of five and the clouds of defeat swirling around her could well erupt into a storm soon after the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landings.
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Home News City Freezing Rain in Brampton Expected to Continue Into Thursday Morning
Freezing Rain in Brampton Expected to Continue Into Thursday Morning
Mother nature is the gift that keeps on giving these days, last week Brampton and the rest of Southern Ontario were slammed by a major snowstorm and frigid temperatures, now the area is getting hit with some major freezing rain.
The rain and ice pellets started in the early morning hours Wednesday, causing cancellations of schools in the area, and Environment Canada is warning drivers of icy road conditions and a pretty treacherous commute to work and back home Wednesday night.
“The morning and evening commutes will likely be affected due to the potential for untreated surfaces to become ice,” says Environment Canada in a freezing rain warning. “Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.”
The Weather Network says the system shows no sign of letting up for at least the next 20 hours, and its expected to continue into Thursday morning.
Most roads that are properly treated will be relatively safe, but ramps and untreated side roads could be difficult to navigate as the storm continues.
“For areas where most of the precipitation falls as freezing rain, treated roads will just be wet, but the danger is that ramps could be icy, and any untreated side roads and neighbourhood streets will be treacherous,” warns Weather Network meteorologist Dr. Doug Gillham.
Gillham says there’s also a chance the rain and ice pellets could cause power outages in the area. It could also cause tree branches to break, obstructing sidewalks and roads.
The last time the area had a major ice storm was in 2013, and it caused widespread power outages and general chaos. That storm resulted in 30 mm of ice buildup. This storm is expected to have 5 to 10 mm.
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New Popscope Happily Marries Cellphone Tripods and Selfie Sticks for No-Hassle Photos and Video
January 6, 2015 | Posted by Taylor Gordon
Tagged With: Cell phone accessories, cell phone tripod, Cell phone tripods and selfie sticks, Popscope
A new product for smartphones of all shapes and sizes recently hit the market and is sure to be a hit with virtual gym trainers, families who live far apart, fashion bloggers who need to capture their style and anyone who is just craving for an easier way to get the perfect selfie.
The product is called Popscope and it is the happy marriage between the selfie stick and a cellphone tripod that seems to be long overdue.
In the digital age, smartphones have long waged a war against consumer cameras, so it’s only natural that tech-savvy entrepreneurs have been rushing to create accessories for mobile devices that mirror those of camera accessories.
From different lenses to external microphones, anything a consumer videographer or photographer would equip their DSLR camera with, they can now simply attach a similar version to their smartphones.
Popscope is adding to that ever-growing repertoire of accessories that are helping smartphones gear up for their battle against digital cameras by doubling as a tripod and monopod.
Tripods for smartphones are not a new invention, but Popscope may be the first product that combines the cellphone tripod with the latest trend for selfie lovers — the selfie stick.
The selfie stick is a rod that can safely secure users’ phones at the end of the stick.
The accessory also comes with a wireless remote to activate the phone’s shutter so one can take a good selfie with the phone farther away.
The Popscope not only gives consumers the option to prop up their phones on a tripod, but it also extends out to become a selfie stick of its own.
The inventor and CEO of Popscope, Vincent Smith, was surprised that such a demand had not already been met in the market.
“Trying with no luck to take a full body selfie at arm’s length before going out to send to a friend, I thought if I could set my phone on a small tripod, that would work,” he said in a press release. “I searched but could not find a product that could accomplish that. This led me to think, ‘How can I design something?’ ”
Thus the Popscope, and all 19 inches of its retractable glory, was created.
The swivel head on the Popscope allows for an impressive 90-degree bend and makes it much easier for people to video chat, record themselves for online tutorials or just take pictures.
The fact that it can collapse down to 6.49 inches makes it a breeze to tote around.
“We prize this device on being versatile, compact and incredibly useful,” Smith said. “We’ve nailed this concept as it fits most all phones, and is extremely easy to carry.”
Never again will a social media fashionista have to opt for a mirror selfie if nobody is around to capture her outfit from head-to-toe. Extended conversations on Facetime will no longer end simply because someone’s arm got too tired to keep holding the cellphone at eye level. The days of propping your cellphone up on a pile of books to watch your favorite shows are long gone.
In an age where the quality of a cellphone’s camera is more of a deciding factor of the phone’s worth than its battery life or durability, the Popscope has emerged as quite the hero for the tech-savvy, selfie-obsessed young consumers.
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WoW ClassicMay 29, 2019 2:00 pm CT
Old School doesn’t mean Stone Age: WoW Classic has some quality of life improvements you might not expect
By Matthew Rossi
@MatthewWRossi
We talk a lot about all the things WoW Classic doesn’t have. because much of the game as we know it came in The Burning Crusade, Wrath of the Lich King and later expansions like Cataclysm or Mists.
But it should be pointed out that Patch 1.12 went through several iterations and it was the last in a long chain of patches that significantly changed the game. WoW Classic may be the ultimate experience of classic World of Warcraft but it isn’t the same game as patch 1.0 was, even if we’re seeing both PVP and PVE content rolled out in stages to better replicate how it felt in the original game.
Here are a few conveniences you’ll find in WoW Classic that you may not have expected.
Transit amenities
A couple of seemingly small changes to gryphons were a big convenience. You can interrupt your gryphon/wind rider taxi rides in WoW Classic. And as of patch 1.10 linked flight paths allow you to select an end point and fly directly to that as long as you know the points between them. This means that when I did the run to Ironforge on my Night Elf, I only needed to take the tram once and get the Stormwind flight point and now I can fly directly from Menethil Harbor to Stormwind, which is a very nice convenience and one I’m glad is still there.
While the zeppelin from Orgrimmar to Thunder Bluff is not available in Classic, the others to various points in the Eastern Kingdoms are available. You can catch a zeppelin to Undercity or to Grom’gol in Stranglethorn Vale, and you can even take a zepp from Undercity to Grom’gol.
The Alliance has several boats in play, some of which no longer exist in the modern game. You can take a ship from Menethil Harbor to Kalimdor, specifically Auberdine in Darkshore, or you can travel from Booty Bay to Ratchet and vice versa and there’s even a ship from Menethil Harbor to Theramore — which is, itself, still there of course and has all the original quests for Alliance players.And you’re wondering whatever happened to King Varian Wrynn? You can do some quests that will make you confused.
Commerce and carnivals
Another cool thing that makes it easier to get stuff done is the inclusion of linked auction houses. Since patch 1.9, all of the Auction Houses on a faction side are linked, as are the neutral AH’s run by Goblins in Everlook and Tanaris. So if you have a lot of light leather from killing hoofless Zhevra in the Barrens and just happen to be in Mulgore, you can go to the AH in Thunder Bluff and put that leather up for auction and someone in Orgrimmar or Undercity can buy it. The same goes for the Alliance in Ironforge, Darnassus, and Stormwind, and it’s a huge time saver. Before patch 1.9 you would have had to travel to the specific area you wanted to sell things at.
I honestly had forgotten that linked AH’s were a Classic thing, so it was really nice to see them last night when I was trying to get a better weapon than the ones I kept getting via quests.
Also, the original touring Darkmoon Faire was introduced in patch 1.6 and so will be a fixture of WoW Classic — though it won’t be available until until Phase 3 of the Classic rollout. The Cannon and the Steam Tonks were introduced before patch 1.12 and so you should be able to shoot yourself off into the distance or battle with robot tanks as you see fit, which is pretty cool in my estimation. If you never got to see the original version of the Faire, here it will be, without a mysterious island but with a lot of traveling carnival feeling.
So yeah, Wow Classic is old school, but it does have a few amenities you may be surprised by. When you get the chance to check it all out, definitely see when the Faire is up, because the Cannon was fun and often hilarious.
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Documenting Breaches With H Diagrams
Apr 17, 2019 #security #post #evergreen #systems #product
1500 words, 6 minutes.
“For the sake of brevity, we will always represent this number by the letter e” - Leonhard Euler, Mechanica. 1736.
What if you could understand and explain any breach 10x faster?
Security breaches are a staple of mainstream news. In the past, details only emerged through technical analysis, research papers, and the forensic review of press releases. Occasionally we’d be gifted with a customer letter or the suspicious timing of a patch or update. A rumour, a leak, a resignation. Sometimes the first clue would be the appearance of huge data sets on the dark web. We’d have to put the pieces together ourselves. Today, news organisations and publishers have dedicated Cyber Security correspondents and legislation makes large breaches a notifiable event. Some victims even manage to be pro-active in their disclosure and details of the clean-up. Somehow breaches became a drama.
“A dull, dry technical breach, enabled by simple negligence becomes a story about an embattled CEO’s fight for survival. A partial leak of personal financial data becomes a story about corporate power and regulation. A hack of dating profiles becomes a tale of gender discrimination. Apologising won’t shift you out of the blast zone.” - Breach Handling & The High Ground, The Eutopian, Oct 2017.
There’s a downside to breaches becoming a mainstream drama. Most publications are advertising supported and articles are spread over multiple pages. They’re often longer than necessary and less information dense. All of this is an expected consequence of the subject matter moving into the mainstream. I find some of those practices tiresome but forgivable. However, I’ve noticed some more serious problems with recent coverage:
The headline is plain wrong, sometimes the opposite of reality.
The lede imbricates more than the facts can support.
The narrative is more creative-writing than certitude.
Advertised participants turn out not to be participants at all, name-dropped for clicks. Stories are embellished with elements of the milieu of the sector, geography, and politics of the time. Finally, there’s the ridiculous imagery used throughout this industry. I’ve written about that before. I recently had to read through a 10 minute, multi-page article twice just to understand:
Who has been breached?
What mechanism was employed?
What data was involved?
What happened to that data?
Who the perpetrator was?
Hold The Baloney
The facts were scattered and surrounded by baloney and plot-lines. Could I imagine something better? There’s no standard way of describing a breach in terms that are simple, clear, and easy to communicate to others. How would I provide this information in such a way that would allow experts to instantly understand it while a wider audience enjoys the creative writing in the rest of the article?
Sometimes it helps to imagine how someone else would approach a problem, someone whose methods are proven but in a different discipline. To whom should one look for inspiration? They’d have to be good at explaining from first principals. Someone who can simplify without dumbing-down to the extent that the explanation becomes wrong. An educator, a communicator. Someone interesting and energetic. Someone able to turn esoteric into exoteric.
“I like cross-discipline learning that improves my ability to try-out different lenses on problems and therefore gain a greater understanding and find better solutions” - Arrival, The Eutopian, May 2017.
Richard P Feynman1 was a theoretical physicist. In the 40s and 50s, he devised simple, intuitive diagrams2 to show interactions between particles. Even a relative novice can understand a Feynman diagram at its most basic level. Yet the same diagram can also convey interactions in a way that Nobel Prize-winning physicists find useful. They take relatively complex equations and make them simple. Can Feynman help us explain breaches?
The Particle Physics Of A Breach
A breach is defined by at least one interaction between at least two entities. That interaction occurs via some method. It results in a change of state in those entities. That state change often relates to data one of them holds. The interaction may consist of one or more steps. It may lead to further interactions and changes of state in other entities unrelated to the original breach. In this way the effects of the original breach “scatter”. In this attempt to simplify and explain breaches we are now moving from wordy descriptions towards tighter and more structured language. Let’s review that language:
One or more interactions.
Between two or more entities.
Each interaction has a method.
As do subsequent interactions (if any).
There is a change of state concerning data or systems or both.
The changed state may go on to impact other entities.
My theory is that we can translate this language into simple diagrams that can be usefully understood by experts and novices alike.
“It doesn’t matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn’t matter how smart you are, or what your name is. If it doesn’t agree with experiment, it’s wrong.” - Richard P. Feynman.
Time for an experiment. The test of a good diagram is that it works without any words. Most of the information is intrinsic. These breach diagrams are read left to right as the arrows suggest. Time only runs forwards. By convention, I’ve placed the attacker above the victim in simple 2-entity diagrams. I think of them as having a 2-dimensional Rube Goldberg quality.
Experiment 1.
Sales Exec (not InfoSec). No technical interest or knowledge
Question Can you describe this breach?
Answer “It’s a phishing attack”
“Some data was copied”
“Then they went on to hack 2 other companies using keys”
Verdict Thank goodness, I may be on to something.
“Something was cut off from the victim”
“The attacker could access it though”
“The victim sent money to the attacker”
“Then the victim could access his data again”
Verdict Success!
Answer “It was a USB attack”
“Eventually a Windows machine was infected”
“Then it got to step 7, whatever that is”
“Then it went to S7-300, whatever that is”
“Something attached to S7-300 was broken”
Verdict Acceptable. It was an ambitious goal.
For each of the unlabelled diagrams above, click to reveal the annotated version. They are in order:
2011 RSA token database breach, attacks on Lockheed Martin and L3.
2017 NHS WannaCry ransomware (or any similar incident).
2010 Stuxnet attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Tools > Pictures > Words
The value of Feynman’s diagrams was that they simplified complex equations. Not only did his doodles convey helpful information, but they were also derived from real theories about the way particles interact. They were rooted in measurable, observable phenomena. How can we make our breach diagrams more than just doodles, more than just simplified infographics or timelines? How can they become a tool as well as a visual representation?
When a diagram becomes a tool it breaks free of the page. It becomes a weapon in the hands of the reader. Suddenly they realise a picture can make things happen in the real world. That realisation is the same jolt the audience feels when a stage actor breaks the fourth wall. It’s the most powerful effect any diagram can have.
Can we make breach diagrams more real?
Can we associate them directly with data?
Can we generate such diagrams programmatically?
Most security documentation is done by hand. Most of it could and should be generated programmatically. I’ve alluded to a system for programmatically documenting compliance and attestation before.
In the last 20 years, automation of security has improved. From 1990s-era reflexive access lists, automatic IP address banning, dynamic email filtering, to some of the more sophisticated products and services around today. For the most part, we’re still trying to counter an industrialised adversary by using cottage industry methods. This mismatch extends right through to how we generate documentation.
The groundwork for programmatically generated breach diagrams has already been done. Initiatives like MITRE ATT&CK™ and CVE could be incorporated within an ontology. That ontology could be used to derive breach diagrams from real data. I’m going to experiment with this idea. I’m hopeful that out of those experiments will emerge that ontology and with it a set of symbols.
The hard part will be maintaining simplicity and correctness while resisting embellishment. On my side is my interest in semiotics and my lack of ability at drawing.
All that remains is to choose a name for these doodles. I can’t call them Feynman diagrams. Hutton diagrams? For now, I’m shortening that to H diagrams. Re-reading the quote at the top of this post, I think Euler would have approved. As for Feynman, I’d like to think he’d appreciate their simplicity. I’ve deliberately left the specification of H diagrams vague. Experiment with them yourself. Send me your contributions. Just make sure you adhere to the license.
This post is published under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International license by the original author, Nick Hutton.
My friend Richard Feynman, TEDx Caltech, Jan 2011 - Leonard Susskind, Professor of Theoretical Physics, Stanford University. 15 minutes on the personality, character, and humour of Richard Feynman. Guaranteed baloney free. [return]
Feynman Diagrams, Fermilab, Feb 2016 - Don Lincoln, Researcher, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. 6-minute explanation on the construction and significance of Feynman diagrams. [return]
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Blog » A Guide to Melbourne’s Cultural Food Hubs
Melbourne is one of Australia’s most culturally diverse cities. In fact, a quarter of its 4.3 million inhabitants were born overseas.
This rich multicultural influence bubbles up clearly in the restaurants, cafes, bakeries and grocers of the city’s many suburbs. From the Italian flavours of Carlton to unforgettable souvlaki in Oakleigh and the vibrant Spanish influence of Fitzroy, Melbourne is a cultural feast.
Oakleigh, for Greek food
On Ben Shewry’s days off from working in the kitchen of Australia’s number one restaurant, Attica, he follows the scent of grilling meat to Oakleigh. Oakleigh lies 15km south-east of Melbourne’s CBD, and holds a dense Greek population. For Shewry, the draw of the area is the pork platter at Kalimera Souvlaki Art on Chester Street.
“It blew me away,”he says. “It was so well seasoned and so well cooked… There was also a delicious oregano flavour to the meat, different to any oregano I’d tasted. The thing that struck me immediately was that there were no shortcuts being taken.”
As well as souvlaki shops, there are plenty of bakeries selling syrup-drenched pastries and biscuits, and fragrant grill houses can be found scenting the air with salty, grilling meat every few metres. For dessert, head to Pagoto Gelato & Waffle House for a scoop of salty-sweet watermelon and feta ice cream.
Richmond, for Vietnamese
Richmond’s buzzing Church Street strip boasts too many Vietnamese restaurants to count, plus fruit and vegetables stores and cafes selling heart-starting Vietnamese coffee and fresh smoothies. There’s more bowls of pho on offer in this area than you could possibly dream to work your way through, but the (sometimes chaotic) atmosphere is thrillingly redolent of buzzing Hanoi.
Box Hill, for Chinese
Melbourne’s CBD has a thriving, pulsing Chinatown at the eastern end of Little Bourke Street, but Box Hill is a lower-key option if you’re looking for excellent regional Chinese food, glossy barbecued meats, yum cha, or a grocers selling handmade frozen dumplings to stash in the freezer at home. Don’t miss Roast Duck Inn for – you guessed it – bronzed barbecued duck, or Pancake Village for jianbing – Beijing-style crepes filled with egg.
Carlton, for Italian
Carlton’s Italian roots stretch back to the 1950s, and the suburb remains rich in Italian culture today – including, of course, when it comes to food. There’s no going past D.O.C, which has grown from a wildly popular pizza bar to an espresso bar, a delicatessen, and a second pizza and mozzarella bar in Albert Park. For Italian groceries such as cheese, pasta, wine and aperitifs, check King & Godfrey, which has been serving the community since 1884.
Dandenong, for Indian/Sri Lankan
Dandenong isn’t exactly close to Melbourne’s centre; it sits 30km south-east of the city and offers a mish-mash of cultures such as Sri Lankan, Indian, Turkish, Lebanese and Ethiopian. This makes hunting down something to eat a complete adventure in this part of town. Indian food here is a true standout; try Bikaner Sweet and Curry Café which, aside from flavoursome curries, offers a range of handmade sweets, made for accompanying fragrant chai.
South Yarra, for French cuisine
The south side of the Yarra isn’t known for its multicultural population, but there happens to be quite a hub of polished French restaurants in South Yarra, which stretches from the river down Chapel Street. Make a beeline for France-Soir for a classic bistro menu and old-school service, or to Bistro Gitan for a more modern take with influences from Italy and Spain. At Entrecote, Gape Grim Angus Porterhouse steak frites takes the focus.
Inner North (Northcote, Brunswick, Coburg), for Middle Eastern
For thick rice pudding sprinkled with pistachio nuts, Lebanese manoush, baklava and bags of herbs and spices, the northern suburbs of Northcote, Brunswick and Coburg highlight the immigrant flavours of Turkey, Lebanon, Syria and other areas of the Middle East. Don’t miss A1 Bakery for fresh, wonderful breads spread with za’atar or Balha’s Pastry for Lebanese sweets including stretchy, sweet knafeh and znoud.
Fitzroy, for Spanish food
A truly Spanish influence is obvious in Fitzroy. The shelves of charming grocer Casa Iberica – which is a highlight of the area – are stocked with paella and tortilla pans, cans of dulce de leche and bags of rice, while the deli counter is strung with chorizo and big legs of jamon. For more, head to Añada Bar & Restaurant on Gertrude Street for clever tapas such as fried nasturtium buds with harissa salt and queso de pais or globe artichokes with chestnut and buttermilk.
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Racing Tips for your horse racing week
2YO RACING WEEK
The Happy Punter Of Ally Pally (Part 4)
John Mort Green (Alias The Butterfly)
Raceform Notebook is another add-a-page work; it contains a brief description of every race at every course in England, up-to-date, with comments on the performance of the first six horses in each event. ("Ran much better than the final placing suggests. Pulled back on the final bend in order to get the rail position, he ran straight into a pocket from which he failed to extricate himself. Nine to four.") As if all this were not material enow, the Butterfly and his colleagues feel naked without various racing magazines like The Racing Week, a publication devoted to news, advice and nuggets of inside information from owners and trainers about their horses. Sample nugget: "I bought Cold Henry at Doncaster. It's rather an extraordinary name; his owner lived at a place called Cold Henley, and he said he's always getting letters addressed to him at Cold Henry, so he thought he'd call this horse Cold Henry. He's been coughing on and off for a hell of a long time. I thought, perhaps, as he'd had a cough and a dirty nose before, he wouldn't be infected with the last epidemic, but he got it with the rest. We shall have to wait and see about him." By the time one has looked up all the references to Cold Henry in Timeform. Raceform Notebook, the newspapers and the magazines and learned about his performance in every race, his jockey's and trainer's phone numbers, his breeding and coloring and general attitude toward life, his nomenclature and his dirty nose, one begins to feel that one is learning more about Cold Henry than one cares to know. But not the English bettor. "Your betting in America is a craft," says Green with Britannic pride, "but here it approaches being an art form, and we need everything we can find."
British bettors like Green also must consider such esoteric matters as the nature of the horse's stable. Is it a betting stable and, if so, is the stable betting on its horse to win or holding it back? One can learn something by following the changing odds. "Here's a certain horse that's owned by a betting stable," the Butterfly explained. "Today he's 20 to 1, so I know he's not going to be trying. But the moment he becomes a 7-to-1 chance or a 5-to-1 chance I know the stable has sent him out for the biscuits. He may not win, but he's trying, and that's the trick; to be on live horses, on horses that aren't dead meat."
Listening to the Butterfly running over the form is a study in stream of consciousness. He sits on the edge of his bed, his long, bony finger tracing down the page, muttering aloud: "Hm, the key to this race is Blarney Beacon.... Got no weight on his back, seven stone seven.... Proven Valour is ridden by Williamson W., top-class jockey. Beat nothing much last time.... At the present time I'd say Gurkha with a question mark on Blarney Beacon.... The 7 o'clock race, that's a good hard race to pick. I reckon at the present time Close Call is worth watching. He's a winner on the track, but he hasn't had the run. Eight stone 12 on his back, a lot of weight.... Milesius? Captain BoydRochfort is the trainer. Grand old man, the Queen's trainer, but he's old.... You've got to give way to youth. I dismiss his horse.... I like Close Call and Directory."
When all this sussing out is completed and Green has a rough idea how the races should go, he picks up the phone and begins calling bookies around the country. "They can tell you not only what horses are getting the play but, more important, who's making the bets. That's what you want to know. But there's a protocol about this. You don't ask the bookies anything. You allow them to volunteer. The rule is if you ask a question you're entitled to be told lies. But information volunteered must be true. That's the code. Violate it and you're out; they'll never tell you another thing. So I'll be having a friendly little chat with a bookmaker, and somewhere along the line he'll say, ' Jack Olsen's got a big bet today. He bets for the Earl of Kidney Pie.' And then I'll crash in on the earl's horse. At least I know he'll be trying."
To supplement all this morning information, the Butterfly maintains an unknown number of "sprayers," racecourse layabouts on retainers, to provide him with information. " Brighton is my best; he gets 5 pound a week," says the Butterfly, "and then I have Cambridge Snowy at New-market. He gets about 12 pounds 10 shillings a month. Very reliable, an ex-jockey and a member of all the enclosures, a quiet, ordinary old man but a great fellow. He might give me only one tip a week or one a month, but then it's 'Up lads and at 'em!' because he's always right."
On the subject of jockeys and how much information they give him, the Butterfly is somewhat cagey, partially because the feeding of information by Australian jockeys to Australian bettors is an old story in Britain and one that annoys the English. Publicly Green will make such statements as these: "Certainly, I talk to Hutchinson R., Williamson W., Pyers W., Breasley A. and a few others. They may tell you whether a horse is trying or not, and if he's fit or not. But outside of that they're the worst judges in the world. They can give you a very false impression. They get too enthusiastic about their own mounts. Just consider this: if jockeys were 12 stone there'd be four million of them, wouldn't there? But because they're little seven-stone midgets they become glorified altar boys or something. They reach the hearts of thousands of people, these little uneducated things. These little pinheads, how can you have any confidence in them once you see them?"
Some think the gentleman doth protest too much. Says a British turf writer: "We know these Australian jockeys stick together, and it's caused some bad feeling in the jockeys' room as well as in the bookies' ring. They suspect that if one Australian jockey plans to win a race the other Australians in the race will get together and stop one of the English jockeys getting through. It's deeper than just information. A very unpleasant situation."
It is true that the Butterfly's own actions sometimes belie his avowed contempt for jockeys. Not only does he discuss races with them in the morning and drink with them in the evening, he also has developed a set of signals for communicating with them at the track. "If his horse is going to try," Green explains, "a jockey will rub his finger across his upper lip or his cap to give me a sign. He's 'casting me,' and it means bet the horse. But if he rubs his finger across the coat, if he 'gives me the coat,' that means the horse is dead. It's not done blatantly; it's very quick."
Last year, just before the saddling-up for a big race, the Butterfly happened to walk by one of his jockey friends slated to ride a mediocre horse that day. "He made a motion across his top lip and that meant bet the horse," the Butterfly recalls. "I was astounded. I thought he'd made a mistake or something. The horse didn't have a chance. So I leaned over my friend, and I said, 'What?'
"He said, 'Find bookies.' I still looked surprised, so he said, 'Find bookies!' louder, through his teeth. The horse won and I made 2,200 quid on that race. It was one of my big coups of the year."
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Siddharth Agarwal is one of our 11,000+ Social Investors who help contribute to the micro-capital needs of hundreds of individuals from across the country every month
Siddharth Agarwal is a photographer, a filmmaker, an aerospace engineer from IIT Kharagpur, a dreamer and a social investor. He is also the founder of Veditum, a non-profit research and media organisation that undertakes projects on cultural and environmental issues, seeking to raise awareness about and benefit marginalised communities.
From June to October 2016, he walked 3000 km along the banks of the river Ganga, starting out from the ocean at Sagar island in West Bengal till Garhmukteshwar in Uttar Pradesh and he has been featured in The Times of India, DNA and YourStory.
Life, Passion and His Journey
Siddharth was an intern in Chennai for Rang De as a content developer in 2011 when he was studying at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He worked on one of Rang De’s early online campaigns at the time called Rang De IPL Mania where people were encouraged to pledge social investments based on the performances of their favourite teams and players.
Siddharth now actively incorporates online crowdfunding in his life after seeing us consistently raise funds for low-income communities across India.
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The mystery of the Gilded Age architect and his artist brother
Posted on June 18, 2011 April 24, 2019 by tpoletti
The Pissis brothers worked together on the 1905 Sherith Israel Temple
Albert Pissis was one of San Francisco’s most respected architects from the Gilded Age to the post-fire building boom. To me, he is also one of the era’s more quietly fascinating figures in local architecture, described after his death as having been a man of “dominating will power,” “naturally reserved,” but frank in expressing his opinion, even to “the extent of criticizing his own work.”
Pissis was born in Guaymas, Mexico in 1852, but his family moved to the scrappy town of San Francisco when he was around six. He gradually rose from a designer of rather typical Victorian homes to become a force in local architectural circles. He helped bring a sense of order learned at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris at a time of architectural chaos in the young metropolis.
In addition to his work, including landmarks like the Flood Building and the Hibernia Bank, his client and personal relationships have intrigued me. But Pissis is hard to research. His office files burned in the 1906 earthquake and fire. The firm’s work post-fire was considerable but those records, passed on after Pissis’ death in 1914 to his successor, Morris M. Bruce, cannot be found.
Pissis was the oldest of five children born to a French physician and his Mexican wife. One aspect of his life that is murky was his relationship with his brother Emile, who was two years younger. Emile also had a creative gene, and became an artist. But they rarely worked together, even in an era of growing appreciation for the arts and culture in a city that was keen on labeling itself as the Paris of the West.
While researching an article on Pissis and the Hibernia Bank for the San Francisco Historical Society’s journal, The Argonaut, I began to wonder if Albert and Emile had a falling out later in life.
Albert Pissis circa 1880s, courtesy Alex Finn
The two must have been close, at least in their early years and part of their adult life. But even though Emile was a talented artist, it has struck me as odd that they worked on only a few known projects together: a home in Pacific Heights, and the temple for Congregation Sherith Israel on California and Webster streets, completed in 1905. Emile designed many of the art glass windows for the Byzantine-Romanesque temple. The windows are now more visible (see photos) as a result of a major renovation and seismic retrofit, which has also included removing the salmon colored paint and restoring the building’s Colusa sandstone exterior. The dome is next on the list for paint removal.
Historians only re-discovered Emile Pissis’ involvement in the temple several years ago, after finding a receipt for payment to him for the art glass windows in the Sherith Israel archives. Emile is not mentioned in any newspaper articles at the time of the September, 1905 opening of the temple. Albert Pissis is cited as the architect, along with frescoes by artist Attilio Moretti. An excellent doctorate dissertation on Pissis and Arthur Brown, Jr. in 1986 by historian Christopher Nelson discusses Emile’s art glass windows.
Exterior view of art glass by Emile Pissis depicting Moses
Emile Pissis, the artist and agitator
Emile studied art in Paris, while Albert was studying architecture at the Ecole. Upon their return to San Francisco, Emile worked for about 16 years at various importing firms, as a clerk and then a bookkeeper, possibly through connections in the French community. Based on listings in San Francisco City Directories, around 1888, Emile was able to stop working, perhaps aided with his share of his father’s estate, and focus on his art.
In 1890, Emile returned to Paris for a few more years. By January, 1894, he was back in San Francisco, and mentioned in The Morning Call as one of 10 local artists, including Arthur Mathews, who were contemplating sending their work to exhibit at the Midwinter Fair in Golden Gate Park. He was living in the family home, by then on California Street and listed as “artist” in the city directories.
He also rented a studio downtown on Sutter Street for a couple of years, and played a vocal role in the goings-on at the San Francisco Art Association in its early days in the mansion built by railroad magnate Mark Hopkins. In 1893, Edward Searles, who had married Hopkins’ widow Mary, donated the Nob Hill manse after her death to the artists’ group. The sprawling Victorian was renamed the Mark Hopkins Institute of Art and a glowing article in The Argonaut in 1905 described it as “a permanent home of a most picturesque and beautiful character.”
The House Gallery, Mark Hopkins Institute of Art, The Argonaut, Jan. 9, 1905
A Room of His Own
In what appears to be the last collaborative effort with his brother Albert, in 1895 Emile commissioned Pissis & Moore to design an apartment building on the corner of Pleasant and Taylor streets on Nob Hill. Their father Joseph had dabbled in real estate, and his sons inherited his aptitude. Emile’s art studio formed the penthouse of a building consisting of three flats, with its own separate entrance on Pleasant Street. The entire building cost $8669, according to California Architect & Building News in 1895.
Pissis must have been the envy of the San Francisco artist community. The Call ran a piece on September 3, 1895 about his plans. “The real workroom will consist of a large apartment 18 feet high, with light from all four sides, the northern windows being the largest, however. All the light will be adjustable, and will come from windows situated near the ceiling,” the Call wrote. “The decorations have not yet been decided upon, but to artists, these are a minor detail. It is the excellent facilities which the studio will offer for working in all weathers that is making the owners of extemporized studios talk with just a tinge of envy when they chance to mention Emile Pissis’ name.”
Nob Hill building once owned by Emile Pissis, by Bakewell & Brown
Sadly, no drawings of the building Albert Pissis designed for his brother have been found. The building burned in 1906, along with most of Emile’s paintings at the time. During the city’s rebuilding, Emile enlisted the young firm of Bakewell & Brown, now known for their neo-Baroque splendor that is San Francisco City Hall. Their 1909 building stands today at the corner of Pleasant and Taylor. Emile lived the rest of his life at No. 18 Pleasant Street, with rentals providing him with a mostly steady income. This building also nearly burned down: in 1933 a fireman had to smash down two doors to rescue the elderly Pissis in his penthouse from a raging fire.
Why didn’t Albert design the second iteration of Emile’s apartment building and art studio? Perhaps he was too busy during the post-1906 building boom, where he played a major role designing many downtown business buildings and new stores for the city’s retailers like the White House. He perhaps recommended the young architect Arthur Brown, Jr. if he had no time to help his brother.
18 Pleasant Street, where Emile Pissis lived
“These were the educational grounds of the youths of those days, where they became sophisticated sexually,” wrote Lemice Terrieux II, on August, 3, 1929.
Another article on August 24, 1929 is even more interesting for what it says about Emile’s view of his brother’s contribution to San Francisco’s architecture. Looking back fondly on the old days, he cast a rather disparaging eye on some of his brother’s most important buildings, including the 1892 Hibernia Bank that propelled Albert’s career. Written near the end of the city’s Jazz Age skyscraper building boom, Emile blamed some of his brother’s works for ushering in a “Stone Age” of granite buildings and ending the city’s quirky architectural mayhem in wood and iron.
Emile Pissis, from his obituary, San Francisco Examiner, June 11, 1934
“The erection of the Emporium, the Flood building, and the Hibernia bank, marked the end of the cast-iron architecture which had prevailed in San Francisco,” he wrote. “It was the beginning of the Stone Age in the city’s construction, of the skyscraper and the brick facades – it was the beginning of new San Francisco and the end of the old city, of its originality, of its charm.” He went on, “The city of today is a diminutive New York, a dwarf Chicago – its redeeming features: its seven hills, its bay and its ocean cliffs and shore.”
Were these just the idealized reminiscences of an old man, or did Emile express them to his brother while he was alive? It is perhaps worth noting that when Albert Pissis died, he left his entire estate to his wife, Georgia Pissis, whom he married in 1905. His estate, estimated at around $500,000 in 1914, was large especially for an architect, and the Architect & Engineer said he was the city’s wealthiest architect. Pissis, like his father, had also amassed local real estate holdings, stocks and bonds, and even had a chauffeur.
But neither of Albert Pissis’ three living siblings at the time of his death, Emile, his other brother Eugene, and Margaret Gallois, nor his sister’s children, were mentioned in his brief wills, one dated 1908 another dated 1911. Of course, it’s standard to leave an entire estate to one’s spouse. But the will’s complete omission of Albert’s younger artist brother and other family members, is still an interesting, if puzzling, fact.
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Tess Parquer July 23, 201212:15 pm Reply
Just came across your article while researching my grandfather’s aunt, Georgia Pissis (nee Parquer). Really appreciated the details in your blog.
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Statistical experimental design
Data quality and normalization
Differential abundance
Statistical methods for quantitative mass spectrometry proteomic experiments with labeling
Ann L Oberg1Email author and
Douglas W Mahoney1
© Oberg and Mahoney; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2012
Mass Spectrometry utilizing labeling allows multiple specimens to be subjected to mass spectrometry simultaneously. As a result, between-experiment variability is reduced. Here we describe use of fundamental concepts of statistical experimental design in the labeling framework in order to minimize variability and avoid biases. We demonstrate how to export data in the format that is most efficient for statistical analysis. We demonstrate how to assess the need for normalization, perform normalization, and check whether it worked. We describe how to build a model explaining the observed values and test for differential protein abundance along with descriptive statistics and measures of reliability of the findings. Concepts are illustrated through the use of three case studies utilizing the iTRAQ 4-plex labeling protocol.
variance structure
iTRAQ
relative quantification
In this manuscript we focus on statistical methods for quantitative mass spectrometry (MS) based proteomic experiments as they pertain to labeling protocols. Labeling of fragmented proteins (i.e., peptides) allows specimens to be labeled without altering the chemical properties of the peptides, mixed into a single aliquot and then subjected to MS simultaneously. The advantage of the labeling protocol is that specimens can be distinguished in the resulting data by leveraging known properties of the labels. For example, if stable isotopes are used, the known mass shift resulting from extra neutrons together with known naturally occurring distributions of isotopes in the atmosphere are used during the relative quantification step.
Several different labeling protocols have been developed. In iTRAQ labeling, each specimen is labeled with a different amine-specific isobaric tag [1, 2]. In 16O/18O labeling, one specimen is mixed with "light" water containing oxygen in its natural isotopic state (mostly 16O) and a second specimen with "heavy" water containing mostly water molecules with the 18O isotope that has two extra neutrons. With stable isotope labeling by amino acids in cell culture (SILAC) cells may be grown in "light" or "heavy" medium [3, 4] or mice may be fed chow containing carbon in either the natural ("light") 12C state or the 13C ("heavy") isotopic state [5]. Similarly, with 15N labeling, cells may be grown in "light" or "heavy" medium [6, 7].
Labeled protocols are appealing for multiple reasons. Mixing multiple specimens for simultaneous MS reduces the total MS machine time needed to perform an experiment. It also eliminates the between MS experiment variation for the specimens assayed together, thus reducing the variation in the study overall. We demonstrate here application of some fundamental experimental design principles, how to assess need for and success of normalization, and how to use statistical models to assess differential protein abundance for a study using data from multiple MS experiments.
There are three common objectives in high dimensional studies that produce data on a large number of endpoints such as global proteomics studies [8]. Class comparison involves comparing abundance levels between predefined groups. An example of this is comparing protein abundance levels between cancerous and benign tumors in order to gain biological insight into the mechanism of cancer. Class prediction involves development of a prediction rule consisting of a panel of biomarkers that are useful for classifying a new subject into pre-determined classes such as cancer or benign. Building on the cancer example, this process would combine multiple proteins present at differing abundance levels between cancer and benign tumors in this case, into a prediction rule that could be applied to a new subject with a tumor to determine whether the tumor was benign or cancerous. Class discovery involves use of abundance profiles to uncover yet unknown biological subtypes of disease. For example, in a proteomics study of high-grade serous ovarian cancers, the protein abundance data would be used to determine whether subtypes of serous cancer may exist that are currently unknown. The methods of this manuscript are focused on the class comparison objective.
In general we will use specimen to refer to the sample material labeled, tag to refer to the label applied to the specimen, experiment to refer to the set of specimens mixed and subjected to MS simultaneously, and study to refer to the collection of MS experiments used to test a particular hypothesis. We assume that protein and peptide identification has already been performed, and that a list of peptides, the associated proteins and abundance levels are available for analysis. Case studies will be used to demonstrate the principles discussed. The beginning portions of the "Assessing the need for and success of normalization" and " Estimation of model parameters and calculating significance" sections will likely be more accessible to statisticians than to non-statisticians; the case studies in those sections provide tangible examples of the concepts being discussed which will likely be more tangible to clinicians and practitioners of mass spectrometry.
We utilize three 4-plex iTRAQ data sets as case studies throughout the manuscript. The iTRAQ 4-plex labeling protocol involves adding one of four amine specific isobaric labels which do not alter mass (e.g., 114, 115, 116, or 117) to each of four specimens for simultaneous mass analysis via tandem mass spectrometry. The four mixed specimens are not discernible in the first MS where the most abundant species in the chamber are chosen for relative quantification (see Figure 1). During the second MS, the isobaric tags are broken off and quantification is performed based on the relative abundance of these tags. An 8-plex iTRAQ protocol is also available. See the "Discussion" section for an example of how other labeling protocols may differ.
Cartoon depiction of the 4-plex iTRAQ labeling protocol for one MS experiment. A) Four specimens are each labeled with one of the four tags. The black dots indicate a given peptide that is present in different relative abundance according to size. B) The four specimens are then mixed into a single aliquot for simultaneous MS analysis. The resulting data constitute an MS experiment. C) Each peptide will take some amount of time to elute off of the LC column and so may be observed multiple times. D) In the first MS the top species according to abundance are chosen for a second MS. It is common for the top 3 or 5 to be chosen. E) During the second MS the iTRAQ tags are broken off and used for relative quantification (left in the dotted circle). It is these data that are used in downstream statistical analyses. The remaining peptides are fragmented further for identification purposes (right).
Here we provide a very brief explanation of each case study. Highly abundant proteins were removed in the GCM and prostate cancer studies, proteins were digested for all three studies, and fractionation was performed via strong cation exchange (SCX) in all three studies.
Giant cell myocarditis (GCM)
The study focused on three histologic subtypes of acute cardiomyopathy: 1) idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), 2) giant cell myocarditis (GCM) and 3) lymphocytic myocarditis (LM). These three subtypes present with similar clinical symptoms. However, GCM is much more lethal and requires a very different treatment strategy. Immediate objectives included comparing protein abundance profiles between these groups and long-term objectives included finding a protein present in blood useful as a diagnostic tool.
Six subjects of each subtype were included in the study. Though less than ideal (rationale will be discussed more in later sections), a pool of six normal healthy controls was used as a reference (N). Specimens were mass analyzed via capillary reverse-phase LC/MS/MS on a QSTAR quadripole time of flight mass spectrometer. Protein identification was performed via ProQuant. A total of six MS experiments were performed. Full experimental details are available elsewhere [9, 10].
This study used serum from prostate cancer patients to understand changes from pre- to post-androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) (n = 15 paired specimens) and to understand the differences between subjects experiencing ADT failure within a short (n = 10) versus long (n = 10) time-frame. Mass analysis was performed with an LTQ-Orbitrap Velos mass spectrometer. Final analyses are still being performed, so group membership is blinded for the current manuscript. A total of 13 MS experiments were performed. Two of the experiments were run a second time as indicated by an 'R' suffix (1R and 13R).
Yeast spike-in
A spike-in study was performed using yeast lysate to represent a complex background with the goal of understanding variance structure, systematic experimental biases and ability to detect fold changes of various magnitudes. Sixteen proteins with masses ranging from approximately 11 to 98 kDa were combined into two spike-in mixes; each protein was present in one mix at a "low" concentration and in the other mix at a "high" concentration. Each mix was then spiked into the yeast background at relative concentrations (fold changes) ranging from 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 2.0, and 5.0. For each mix, two combinations of fold changes were performed: 1.0 : 1.5 : 1.0 : 5 and 1.1 : 1.0 : 2.0 : 1.2. Each of these was mass analyzed in duplicate for a total of eight MS experiments (2 mixes * 2 fold change layouts * 2 replicates). The yeast background was present at equal abundance (1.0 : 1.0 : 1.0 : 1.0) in all experiments. Mass analysis was performed on an LTQ Orbitrap. Full experimental details are available elsewhere [11]. These data are publicly available from http://ProteomeCommons.org/Tranche using the following hash search: YW9yck8PKhd5vyKwUt0AIfVVllgXP9RoM0qTZDWQ05aNtae8uIHN/ 1Ird7APnNweSfqjVb9n5fT+oEyfqnOKZdRz3AUAAAAAAAAB8Q==.
The primary goals of statistical experimental design are to maximize information gain while minimizing resource expenditure and avoiding bias. Thoroughly considering the key aspects of replication, randomization and blocking prior to running an experiment ensures that enough of the necessary data is collected in a manner that ensures proper conclusions. In this "Statistical experimental design" section we first briefly describe the issues of bias and variability followed by discussion of the fundamental experimental design strategies to combat these issues.
Bias is any trend in collection, analysis, interpretation, publication or review of data that can lead to conclusions that are systematically different from the truth. A confounded factor is one that is associated with both a real causal factor and the outcome of interest [12]. Bias and confounding may enter a study if samples in the comparative classes differ systematically on factors that affect the outcome. Dr. Ransohoff defines bias, describes ways to avoid it, and how to assess it and address it in various types of studies [13].
Variability
There are several levels of variability including technical, biological and institutional. Technical variability deals with reproducibility of an assay. Sample extraction, label, dye, technician, machine, reagent batch are all potential sources of assay variation and could alter the result produced in multiple assays of the same specimen. Biological variation is due to the difference between human subjects in a human study, mice in a mouse study, or Petri dishes/beakers of cell line in a cell line study. Institutional variation is due to differences between institutions and can be due to differences in patient populations seen, e.g. differences in disease severity or ethnicity, and differences in sample procurement protocols and implementation (even if identical on paper). These levels of variability all play a role in distinguishing signal from noise as well as in the generalizability of study conclusions. In general, technical variability is smaller than biological variability, which in turn is smaller than institutional variability. Generally, biological variability is the focus of most studies.
One of the main threats to validity and generalizability of experiments where a large number of endpoints are measured on a small set of subjects is chance [13]. Replication is the tool that increases the precision of study conclusions and reduces the possibility that they are due to chance. There are several levels of replication that parallel the levels of variability. Technical replication involves repeated assays on the same biological replicate. This could involve one extraction of sample material undergoing sample preparation procedures as a unit but subjected to assay multiple times. It could also involve more than one extraction of sample material with each extraction then undergoing the sample preparation process on its own. Biological replication involves studying multiple members of the population being studied. For example, in a human study, each person in the study constitutes one biological replicate. If each human provides, say both cancer tumor tissue and normal tissue, then the pair of cancer-normal specimens constitutes one biological replicate. In an animal study, each animal constitutes one biological replicate. In a cell line study, each dish of cells grown up and subjected to treatment on its own constitutes a biological replicate. Institutional replication involves a study being performed at multiple institutions.
The optimal replication strategy depends on the goal of a study. A study with the goal of understanding and estimating sources of assay variability requires various types and levels of technical replication on a small number of biological replicates. Class comparison and class prediction studies have the goal of better understanding distinct classes of subjects. Study results are generally inferred back to population classes of subjects, making it ideal to maximize the precision of statements about those populations. Technical replication increases the information and precision about a specific subject while biological replication increases the information and precision about a population. Thus, the greatest information gain and increase in precision for inferences to the study population comes from allocating available resources to more biological replicates rather than technical replicates. The mathematics supporting this are demonstrated elsewhere [14].
In practice, it is wise to include technical replicates on a few of the biological replicates in high dimensional experiments, especially if the assay platform or protocol is new to the laboratory, for use in evaluating and reporting on reproducibility and quality. Institutional replication is often utilized in studies with validation as the goal.
Statistical blocking is a tool that helps to guard against known potential biases and to minimize variance in a study. Blocking is sometimes referred to as matching in the context of sample selection, where for example, subjects are matched on gender or paired specimens are taken from the same subject. In the context of spectral acquisition, blocking is sometimes referred to as multiplexing. Specimens assayed within a block are more similar than specimens assayed between (in different) blocks. Use of this strategy in allocating specimens to MS experiments and tags is called a Randomized Block Design (RBD). MS experiment is a natural blocking factor in labeled work-flows and should be used as such. Labels or tags, day of MS assay, laboratory technicians, reagent batches, MS machines or LC columns are other examples of natural blocking factors. To protect against bias, avoid confounding and minimize variance about the question of interest, some specimens from each study group should be allocated to be assayed together within a block. This is the basis of the RBD and is demonstrated in the case study examples towards the end of this section on "Statistical experimental design". A labeled MS study with only one MS experiment will result in study groups being confounded with labels and very small sample sizes. It is good practice to utilize multiple MS experiments in order to avoid confounding of study groups and tag effects and reasonable sample sizes.
Randomization is a tool that protects a study from both known and unknown biases. This tool is utilized during both subject selection and during the allocation of specimens to sample processing order. Randomized selection of subjects generally ensures that potential biases which may influence the outcome are approximately balanced across the study groups and is discussed in greater detail elsewhere [15, 16].
Randomized allocation of study specimens over assay run order generally ensures group membership is approximately balanced over run order, thereby eliminating the potential confounding of study group and run order. In a labeled workflow using MS experiment as a blocking factor, this allocation takes place in two steps. Consider the 4-plex iTRAQ workflow and a study with four groups of interest such as the GCM study. Thus, the number of groups is equal to the number of tags within each MS experiment block. The first step is to allocate one specimen from each study group to each block. To do this, a random number is generated for each biological replicate via a random number generator, such as the RAND function in excel. These numbers are then ranked within study group to determine which specimen is allocated to MS experiment 1, 2, etc. The second step is to allocate specimens to labels within a block. This can be done using the same random number, or a second random number could be generated, with the rank order of these random numbers determining the tag allocation.
Though a consistent tag bias affecting all proteins has not been demonstrated in iTRAQ data, there are likely protein-specific tag biases. Thus, it is wise to ensure tag and study group are not confounded. Check the randomization to be sure groups are approximately balanced over tag so that group and tag are not confounded. Alternatively, both MS experiment and tag can be used as blocking factors. This is especially wise in studies with very small sample sizes.
Case study: GCM data
Both MS experiment and labeling tag were used as blocking factors in this study. First, one specimen from each of the four study groups was allocated to an MS experiment. Second, within each MS experiment, the four specimens were randomly assigned to a tag so that the study groups were approximately balanced over tags. Both steps were accomplished using a random number generator. See Table 1 for the resulting allocation. Though the normal pool was included as a reference, it was randomly assigned to tag within a block in order to avoid confounding of tag and study group. As a result of the blocked randomization, any potential effects or biases due to tag can be distinguished from study group using a statistical model for differential abundance. This will be discussed in more detail in the "Differential abundance" section.
Statistical experimental design of the GCM study demonstrating allocation of specimens to MS experiments and labeling tags.
GCM1
DCM1
Normal Pool1
(Adapted with permission from [9]. Copyright 2008 American Chemical Society.) The abbreviations GCM, DCM, LM and N (normal control pool) denote the four groups under investigation as described in Section 2.2. The numbers denote biological replicates for GCM, DCM and LM, and technical replicate number for N. For example, GCM1 is the first sample in the GCM group. Experiment number also corresponds to run order.
The rationale for using a pool as a reference in a labeled design is based on the fact that the abundance measures are relative and the pool can be used as a normalizing factor of sorts to adjust for technical variation. With this strategy, abundance values are divided by the pool abundance values to create a "normalized" ratio. First, this strategy assumes the normalization factor is identical for each specimen within the MS experiment. However, normalization factors generally differ for each specimen due to slight but non-ignorable differences in sample handling from the time of extraction from the subject to mass analysis. Second, the resulting ratios are generally ill behaved and difficult to deal with in statistical analyses. This will be discussed further in the "Data quality and normalization" and "Differential abundance" sections. Third, this induces a correlation between observations, violating the independence assumption of statistical tests. Model-based methods for normalization are described in the "Data quality and normalization" section. Fourth, it is not possible to correctly perform statistical differential abundance between the six normal specimens in the pool and other study groups since biological variability cannot be estimated for the normal specimens. Statistical designs and the associated analysis methods were developed specifically to deal with relative measurements in the early 1900's[17, 18], obviating the need for a reference sample in each MS experiment.
Case study: prostate data
Two comparisons were of interest in the prostate cancer study. The first comparison was between pre- and post-ADT treatment protein profiles in paired specimens from each of 15 patients in order to understand proteins indicating early response to ADT. The second comparison was between ten subjects who failed ADT within 12 months (short) and ten subjects who failed after 30 months (long). In addition, for proteins found to be significantly differentially a in the pre- to post-ADT comparison, the investigator wished to assess behavior of those proteins in the short and long cohorts. Thus, it was important to keep paired pre and post specimens within the same MS experiment in order to minimize variability in that comparison. Second, it was important to allocate at least one short and one long specimen to the same MS experiment in order to minimize variability in that comparison. Third, it was important to observe most of the proteins in both sets of subjects. Thus, given the data-dependent acquisition process of global MS studies, it was important to include both pre/post specimens together with short-term/long-term in the same MS experiments.
The randomization plan accounted for these goals. Thirteen MS experiments were required to assay the 50 specimens and two technical replicates. First, one short-term and one long-term subject were randomly assigned to 10 of the 13 MS experiments, allocating all 20 of these specimens. Second, a pair of pre/post specimens was randomly assigned to those same 10 MS experiments, allocating 10 of the 20 pairs of specimens. Third, the remaining five pairs of specimens were randomly assigned to the remaining three MS experiments. Fourth, the four specimens assigned to each MS experiment were randomly assigned to tag, ensuring balance of the groups over tag. See Table 2 for the resulting allocation.
Statistical experimental design of the prostate cancer study.
1, 1R
13, 13R
Statistical experimental design of the prostate cancer study demonstrating allocation of specimens to MS experiments (where an 'R' suffix indicates that experiment was re-run) and labeling tags. The abbreviations Pre, Post, Early and Late denote the four groups under investigation as described in Section 2.3, pre-ADT, post-ADT, ADT failure within a short time-frame, ADT failure within a long timeframe. The numbers denote biological replicates for each group. For example, Pre1 is the first sample in the pre-ADT group.
Obtaining the data
Vendor software generally creates data reports in which abundance data has been divided by the abundance in one specimen or tag that is designated as the reference. This reference specimen may be a control or a pool, or represent one of the study groups of interest. However, ratios are generally ill behaved, and it is preferable to work with the individual abundance values in statistical analyses [14, 19]. For example, when abundance values in the control are very small, the resulting ratios get incredibly large very quickly due to very small numbers in the denominator. In addition, such ratios are not immune to pipetting errors or differences in specimen processing.
Thus, it is preferable to work with data that have not been put into a ratio format. That is, we want the peptide level abundance values for each labeled specimen for use in statistical analyses. It is not always obvious how to obtain this data. In the ProteinPilot software with which we are familiar, individual reporter ion area under the curve values are contained in the Peptide Summary exports. These reports are generated by first opening the results file (*.group) in ProteinPilot and then clicking on Peptide Summary export on the left side of the page. The user is then prompted for a location to save the resulting .txt file. The desired data are near the last columns in the spreadsheet and are given variable names such as Area114, ..., Area117.
An a priori list of proteins does not exist for global MS studies. Rather, the goal is to catalogue as many proteins as possible in a specimen and obtain quantification information for them. A "divide-and-conquer" strategy is employed since MS instruments have a dynamic range of around 4-5 orders of magnitude while the human proteome spans over 12 [20]. A specimen undergoes many steps in this process including digestion to break proteins into peptides and fractionation to separate the specimen into less complex sub-samples via some chemical property such as charge state (saltiness) and/or hydrophobicity (ability to mix with water) [21, 22]. As material is introduced into the mass spectrometer, generally only the most abundant species are selected for MS, e.g., the top three or five. Thus, the data acquisition is abundance-dependent. As a result, iTRAQ studies using multiple MS experiments typically have many proteins/peptides that are not observed in all MS experiments. Due to the dynamic range of the proteome, whether human or other species, approximately half of the species in a specimen are present at the level of detection. So even in technical replicate MS experiments there can be a large number of proteins which are not observed in both experiments.
The tandem MS is utilized in iTRAQ to choose a species in the first MS and then perform identification and quantification in the second MS, generally resulting in an observed abundance value for all for specimens within an experiment. Thus, there is generally not missing data for a given peptide within an MS experiment. This has implications for the normalization strategy. See Table 3 for an example of a typical data matrix.
Snapshot of an iTRAQ data table.
MSMS Spectrum ID
Protein Accession
Experiment Number
S4_F11.1140.1140.2
GPP1_YEAST
(F)EDAPAGIAAGK(A)
(K)GRNGLGFPINEQDPSK(S)
(K)DDLLK(-)
This table shows a snap shot of an iTRAQ data table from the yeast data.
Assessing the need for and success of normalization
Observed abundance values produced by global mass spectrometry machines are relative rather than absolute. In addition, experimental effects between MS runs have been demonstrated in several proteomic work-flows [23]. Even in labeled work-flows which reduce between MS experiment variability, abundance values are subject to other experimental factors such as sample handling from the time the specimen was extracted from the subject, pipetting errors or other potential sources of bias [24]. Thus, data must generally be normalized prior to performing comparisons between groups of interest.
Normalization via standard curves is problematic in these experiments that catalogue and quantify hundreds to thousands of proteins in a single assay. However, normalization methods have been developed utilizing the entire data distributions. These make some specific assumptions about the data. Most algorithms assume: 1) only a small portion of the proteins are differentially abundant between groups of interest, 2) the fold change distribution of differentially abundant proteins is symmetric about 1.0, 3) data must be available on a sufficient number of proteins with abundance levels distributed throughout the dynamic range to estimate global biases without over-fitting [25]. For example, quantile [26, 27] and cyclic loess normalization [28–30] are examples of normalization algorithms developed for one- and two-color gene expression arrays that make these assumptions. The iterative ANOVA model [9] described in the "Data quality and normalization" section is an example of such a normalization algorithm which can be applied to both labeled and label-free proteomics abundance data.
There are several visualization tools which are useful for assessing data quality, the need for normalization and the success of normalization. These include peptide or protein coverage plots, box-and-whisker plots (box plots for briefness), and minus versus average (MVA or MA) plots. We define these and provide some examples of each in subsequent paragraphs.
Peptide and protein coverage plots are useful for understanding the magnitude of missing data in a data set, and how many peptides/proteins were detected in multiple MS experiments. They can highlight systematic effects present in the data for further investigation. The axes indicate MS experiment number versus some rank order of the peptide or protein ID. The sort order of the peptides can be by average abundance, by number of experiments it was observed in, or other. A line is placed on the plot if the peptide was detected in that experiment, white space if it was not detected. A peptide that was detected in all MS experiments in a study would show as a solid line across the entire plot.
Box plots provide a visual summary of a distribution. The bottom, mid and top lines of the box represent the 25th, 50th (median) and 75th percentiles of the distribution. A "whisker" extends above the box to 1.5 times the inter quartile range (i.e., the distance from the 75th percentile to the 25th percentile) or to the maximum value in the distribution, whichever is smallest. Similarly, a whisker extends below the box the same distance or to the minimum value, whichever is largest. If points exist beyond these whiskers, they are represented by dots. There is one box-and-whisker for each specimen in the study. Global biases which affect all peptides are indicated by shifts up or down in the box-and-whiskers. Usually such a shift is not expected due to the disease, i.e., a global increase or decrease in protein concentration in the biological subject is not expected. The sort order of the boxes can be chosen strategically. For example, sorting by MS experiment first and then by tag would help the eye identify global experiment effects whereas sorting by tag first and then experiment would help the eye identify global tag effects. Changes in dynamic range are evident from compression or expansion of the box and whiskers. If normalization has effectively removed global biases, the box plots of post-normalization data should demonstrate similar per-specimen box and whiskers. They typically demonstrate less variability than in the pre-normalization plots as well, as evidenced by reduced height of the box and whiskers.
Minus versus average (MVA) plots are useful for assessing whether bias is a function of mean abundance. Nonlinear bias of this type is common in gene expression data from both single and multi-channel arrays [30, 31]. Traditional MVA plots demonstrate agreement in the global distributions (or lack thereof) for two specimens, have the average of the two on the horizontal (x) axis and the difference between the two on the vertical (y) axis, and a point for each peptide or protein that is observed in both specimens. If two replicates yielded identical results, all points would lie on the y = 0 horizontal line (indicated on the plots for reference). Residual MVA plots are advantageous because they allow one plot for every specimen (rather than all pair-wise combinations) and demonstrate visually how a specimen is similar to or different from the average of the others. Here, the horizontal axis is the average over all specimens instead of the average of two specimens and the vertical axis is the difference between that specimen and the average over all specimens.
Case study: yeast data
Pre-normalization box plots of peptide abundance values from the yeast study demonstrate that, even in a well-controlled experiment where all but 16 proteins are present at 1.0 : 1.0 : 1.0 : 1.0 ratios, between MS experiment and tag effects exist (see Figure 2a, left panel). Post-normalization box plots (see Figure 2a, right panel) demonstrate that the global distributions have similar percentiles and the variability has been reduced, both indicators of successful normalization.
Box plots of global protein abundance distribution. Box plots for A) the yeast spike in study, B) the GCM study and C) the prostate cancer study. The log2 scale raw mass spectrometric signal abundance (labeled on the raw scale) is plotted as a function of MS experiment number. Sort order in A is first by MS experiment and then by tag, and boxes are grouped in sets of 8 where the first four (dark grey) are the first technical replicate MS experiment and the second four (light grey) are the second technical replicate MS experiment for a given spike-in combination. Sort order in B was chosen to be first by tag and then by MS experiment in order to help assess whether a systematic tag bias was present. Sort order in C is first by MS experiment and then by tag. (Panel B is reproduced with permission from [9]. Copyright 2008 American Chemical Society.)
MVA plots in the yeast study demonstrate a small amount of global shift in abundance (see Figure 3), more between MS experiments than within as would be expected. The fact that the smoother is shifted away from the y = 0 line indicates global bias. The curvature in the smoother indicates the bias may be abundance-dependent. If normalization has been effective at removing global biases, the smoothers on post-normalization MVA plots should overlay the y = 0 line. This is nearly true in these data. Some nonlinearity remains post-normalization. However, these are in a region where there are very few data points as demonstrated by the smoothed histogram at the bottom of the plot. Completely removing this bias would be viewed as over-fitting the data. Most experimental biases we have seen in iTRAQ data have been mostly linear in nature, but this should be evaluated on a per-study basis.
MVA plots. Pre- (panel A) and post-normalization (panel B) within-experiment MVA plots. Pre- (panel C) and post-normalization (panel D) between-experiment MVA plots. The vertical axis is difference between the intensities in two specimens on the log2 scale and the horizontal axis is the average of the two intensities on the log2 scale (note the different in axes labels between the top and bottom plots); there is one point for each peptide observed in both specimens. A locally weighted moving average smoother is indicated to demonstrate the average bias curve as a function of average abundance. A smoothed histogram is included at the bottom of the plots to demonstrate the number of data points represented directly above that area in the plots.
The abundance-dependent data acquisition process is evident in a protein coverage plot for the yeast data through the gradation of shading; there are fewer proteins present on the left at low abundance levels than on the right at high abundance levels (see Figure 4a). It is also evident that a larger portion (relative to the other case studies) of proteins were observed in most of the MS experiments in this well controlled spike-in study.
Protein coverage plots. A) Protein coverage plot for the yeast study. The left vertical axis indicates MS experiment while the right vertical axis indicates the number of proteins observed in each MS experiment. The horizontal axis indicates the protein rank when sorted by average abundance. The dashed smoother indicates average number of MS experiments in which proteins in that region were detected. B) Protein coverage plot for the GCM study (Reprinted with permission from [9]. Copyright 2008 American Chemical Society.) The left vertical axis indicates rank average protein abundance while the right vertical axis indicates sort order of abundance. The bottom axis indicates MS experiment number. C) Protein coverage plot for the prostate cancer study. The left vertical axis indicates MS experiment while the right vertical axis indicates number of proteins observed in each experiment (experiments 1R and 13R are not included here). The bottom horizontal axis indicates rank of protein ID, where proteins are sorted by the number of experiments they were detected in. The stair-step line helps the eye to delineate which proteins were observed in 1 MS experiment (first step on the far left) up to all experiments (top step on the far right) while the top horizontal axis indicates the number of proteins represented by each step.
The coverage plot from the GCM study demonstrates that many more peptides were detected in experiment 4 than the other experiments (see Figure 4b). In discussing the results with the researchers, we learned that experiments 1-3 had been performed within a short time-frame, experiment 4 was performed approximately two months later followed by another gap in time before experiments 5 and 6 were performed. Pre- and post-normalization box plots (see Figure 2b) demonstrate linear biases have been removed and variability reduced through normalization.
Protein coverage plots from the prostate study (See Figure 4c) indicate a systematic difference between experiments (1, 9-13) and (2-8) as demonstrated by the blocks of proteins present in all of one set of experiments or the other. Upon discussion with laboratory personnel including the mass spectrometry expert and the bioinformatics expert, we determined that a change in the protein identification labels had occurred in between the eighth and ninth MS experiments (experiment 1 was actually run between numbers 8 and 9). This change resulted in protein names represented two different ways for a subset of proteins. Once the naming conventions were applied similarly across all experiments, these "blocks" of proteins were no longer evident.
Box plots from this study demonstrate that the distributions for experiments 1, 2 and 13R (recall the 'R' suffix indicates a repeated MS experiment) were shifted up relative to the other experiments in the box plot (see Figure 2c). In talking with the mass spectrometry expert, there was no known explanation for the shifts in experiment 1 and 2, and review of the spectra deemed the data to be of good quality. Through the discussion we determined that a machine setting had been changed prior to experiment 13R resulting in a nearly 10 fold increase in abundance and far fewer proteins observed compared to other experiments, thus the data was rendered not useable. Experiment 1R was done due to questionable quality of Experiment 1. Thus, the MS experiments used statistical analysis were 1R, 2-13.
Building the normalization model
Vendor software generally applies a normalization factor within an MS experiment which results in equal median fold changes between the chosen reference specimen and the remaining specimens. This is not adequate with the abundance-dependent data acquisition process [32]. Here, we describe how to build a model for normalization.
We use the observed data, y, to indicate the true abundance. However, the observed values are influenced by multiple factors. There are both known biological and experimental factors as well as unknown factors which can be put into a statistical model. Biological factors include study group, subject or specimen, protein and peptide. Experimental factors include MS experiment, tag and elution time (see Figure 1). On the raw scale effects are generally considered to be multiplicative. Thus, the model can be written as
y i j k p m = e x p t i × t a g j × s p e c i j × g r p k × p r o t p × p e p k p m × e r r i j k p m
where, y ijkpm is the observed abundance value, expt i indicates the i th MS experiment, tag j indicates the j th labeling tag, spec ij indicates the ij th specimen (which is also the expt i × tag j interaction), grp k indicates the kth study group, prot p indicates the p th protein observed in the i th MS experiment, pep kpm indicates the m th peptide observed for the p th protein in the i th experiment and err rijkpm indicates random, unspecified error. Note that subscripts may be helpful for some readers. For others, it is important simply to understand the conceptual framework of representing known effects in the model to explain sources of variability in the data. A complete discussion of model terms and the rationale for each can be found elsewhere [33].
The most common and simplest statistical models are based upon additive rather than multiplicative effects. Since it is generally easier to transform data to obtain the proper scale for the mean and then worry about how to model the variance in that framework, the data are generally transformed to the log scale. Log2 is commonly used since it is easy to interpret in your head with differences of 1, 2, 3, etc. corresponding to fold changes of 2, 4, 8, etc., respectively (powers of 2). On the additive scale then, this model can be written as
log 2 ( y i j k p m ) = e x p t i + t a g j + s p e c i j + g r p k + p r o t p + p e p k p m + ε i j k p m
where the ε ijkpm are assumed to identically and independently distributed according to a Gaussian distribution. This is the basis of the analysis of variance (ANOVA) model, explaining the sources of variation. Experimental factors are not of interest specifically, but should be accounted for in order to minimize variability and ensure accurate conclusions. Conceptually, including terms such as MS experiment in the statistical model performs group comparisons within an experiment, and then averages these comparisons over all experiments in the study to achieve a unified result based on all available data. It is this concept that allows multiple MS experiments to be combined for unified analysis.
The experimental effects serve as the normalization portion of the model, and the biological effects serve to test the hypotheses of interest. The experimental effects in labeled MS studies include MS experiment and label. These effects should be chosen based on the study at hand, and may also include others such as LC column or laboratory technician in larger studies. Biological effects will be discussed further in a subsequent section.
The experimental effects are global terms, and are assumed to affect all proteins and peptides similarly. Thus, they should be estimated using all available data. However, due to the size of data sets generated from these experiments it is generally not possible with current computing infrastructure to fit the entire model at once. Thus, the model is broken into normalization and differential abundance pieces which are each fit separately. If good study design is utilized, then normalization and group effects are close to independent, allowing these to be estimated in two separate models to achieve the desired results. Due to the abundance-dependent data acquisition process, peptide must be included in the normalization model in order to estimate the normalization parameters properly [9, 32]. Code to implement this via SAS is available from the authors. See the "Discussion" section for potential extensions to the normalization model.
The GCM study had six MS experiments and four iTRAQ tags. Thus, experiment and tag are two known experimental effects to be included into the normalization model. Specimen is included as well to obtain a specimen-specific normalization. Thus, the normalization model on the additive scale is log(y ijkpm ) = expt i + tag j + spec ij + pep kpm + ε ijkpm where model terms are as defined in the previous section. With the 2,637 unique peptides observed in this study, the matrix is too large to invert and as a result, even this normalization model must be fit iteratively as is generally the case with these studies. The normalized data are then the residuals from the normalization model, y _ n o r m i j k p m = l o g ( y i j k p m ) - [ e x ^ p t i + t â g j + s p ê c i j ] where the hat indicates estimated parameter values. The pep kpm term is not subtracted off since it is a biological effect and is included in the normalization only to appropriately line up the distributions between specimens. The normalization models for the other case studies contained the same terms.
We have investigated the utility of accounting for the abundance-dependent data acquisition, and therefore non-random missing data by incorporating a censoring mechanism into the normalization and differential abundance models [34]. iTRAQ-like data with either peptide competition alone or peptide competition plus a machine threshold for inducing missing data were simulated with MS experiment effects ranging from 0.5 to 2.0 and study group differences of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5, all on the log2 scale. Incorporating a censoring mechanism into the modeling process reduces the bias in MS experiment effect estimation but does not reduce the variability in estimates (see Figure 5). However, due to the balance of study groups over MS experiments and tags in a properly designed study, the MS experiment effects cancel out in the class comparison calculation, resulting in essentially no difference in estimation of study group effects under the two models. Note that this does not imply that normalization is not necessary; it is still required to account for and therefore remove variability and improve reliability of treatment comparisons.
Bias in parameter estimates. Bias in MS experiment study group comparison estimates under two different mechanisms described in the text giving rise to missing data between MS experiments using either the ANOVA model normalization or a hybrid model incorporating censoring. A) Bias (vertical axis) is the difference between estimated and true MS experiment effects. The horizontal axis indexes varying MS experimental effects and analysis methods. B) Box and whisker plots of estimated study group differences. The dot indicates the true simulated difference.
Statistical models can be used to assess which peptides or proteins are significantly differentially abundant between study groups. The models are flexible, can accommodate nearly any experimental design, and consider the magnitude of signal relative to the variation in the data in order to determine whether the signal is appreciably larger than random noise. These methods have been shown to be the most powerful for hypothesis testing and enable estimates of fold change based on all available data. They are more straightforward than many ad hoc methods and result in simple summary statistics for each protein or peptide.
Building the differential abundance model
We pick up the modeling discussion we began in the previous section where we discussed and demonstrated estimation and removal of the experimental effects. Now we turn our attention to the biological effects in the model. Differential abundance models are generally fit on a per-protein basis due to computational limitations. Thus, the differential abundance model reduces to y_norm ijkpm = grp k + pep kpm + ε ijkpm . The hypothesis test of grp k is of greatest interest, as this is a measure of the difference in abundance between the two groups relative to the noise in the data. Research has shown use of all peptide information associated with a protein without summarization in a statistical model is more efficient than ad hoc summaries or decision rules [35].
It is important to understand the variance structure or precision in your data as this has implications for the statistical models and estimation strategies used. We and others have found that precision is generally a function of mean abundance in iTRAQ data [11, 36–40]. This varying precision is not evident in standard residual plots, but is evident in per-MS experiment plots. The variance structure will likely depend on the MS technology used. Thus, this should be examined for each study to determine the structure and appropriate modeling approaches in light of this (See the "Estimation of model parameters and calculating significance" section).
We demonstrate the mean-variance relationship graphically. The within MS experiment coefficient of variation (CV), which corresponds to the standard deviation on the raw scale, plotted versus the mean abundance demonstrates that precision increases as abundance increases (see Figure 6). We have observed this relationship in several iTRAQ data sets produced from human and yeast specimens on Orbitrap and TOF mass spectrometers. It is important to look at your data to understand the correct modeling procedure to use.
CV as a function of protein abundance. Within experiment peptide coefficient of variation (CV) on the vertical axis versus average abundance on the horizontal axis for the yeast data. The line is a moving average smoother indicating average CV as a function of mean abundance.
Estimation of model parameters and calculating significance
When variance or precision is constant, ordinary least squares (OLS) are used to estimate model parameters. However, as shown in the previous section, precision can be abundance-dependent in iTRAQ data. Thus, other means must be used for parameter estimation. Including MS scan, i.e., elution time, in the model to account for varying precision results in a saturated model. Thus, weighted least squares (WLS) is used to estimate model parameters. In WLS, each abundance value is given a weight that is inversely proportional to the precision. As a result, peptides measured with more precision are given more weight in the analysis, whereas those measured with less precision are given less weight. The weight can be estimated theoretically using the relationship between the Gaussian and Lognormal distributions. Alternatively, it can be estimated empirically. We have chosen to use an empirical estimate, assigning each peptide the value of the moving average smoother at its abundance value on a CV plot such as that in Figure 6. In these data, this weighting accounts for the variability due to differences in elution time.
It is not computationally feasible to estimate all parameters within the biological model simultaneously. Thus, in practice, differential abundance models are fit on a per-protein or per-peptide basis depending on the goals of the study at hand. We focus on per-protein level models here. In biological terms, fitting models on a per-protein basis allows estimation of the amount of random variability for each protein separately rather than forcing it to be the same across all proteins.
Peptides mapped to multiple proteins are not included in differential abundance models. Shared peptides, peptides that are present in more than one protein, are common in shotgun proteomic experiments. These shared peptides have been found to be beneficial to determine the presence of a protein [41]. However, these same shared peptides can become problematic in estimating relative abundance of a protein. A simple example is demonstrated in Figure 7 containing two specimens, each of which contain two proteins which are represented by solid or dotted line circles. The true relative ratios for Specimen A to Specimen B are 3:1 and 1:1 for proteins ABC and DEF, respectively, and peptide 4 is shared between both proteins. If the shared peptide is ignored, the fold change difference between Sample A and B for protein ABC is simply 3 + 3 + 3 1 + 1 + 1 = 9 3 = 3 and for DEF is 1 + 1 1 + 1 = 2 2 = 1 which match the true fold changes. However, after the identification process Peptide 4 will be assigned a total abundance of 4 in Specimen A and 2 in Specimen B, and these abundance values will be attributed to both proteins in the resulting output. The resulting fold change estimates for ABC and DEF now become 3 + 3 + 3 + 4 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 14 5 = 2 . 8 and 1 + 1 + 4 1 + 1 + 2 = 6 4 = 1 . 5 , respectively. Thus, both estimates of fold change for the proteins are biased away from their true values as a result of including the shared peptide. For this reason, when doing quantitative analyses, peptides that appear in more than one protein are excluded from analysis.
Cartoon illustration of the impact of including peptides mapped to multiple proteins in relative quantification. As described in the text, the inclusion of including peptides which are mapped to multiple proteins results in biased estimates of fold changes. Therefore, these peptides are generally included in the normalization step, but excluded from the relative quantification step.
Due to the large number of proteins being examined in global mass spectrometry studies, stringent criteria must be used to determine significance of a peptide. One strategy is to use the Bonferroni correction which involves computing a significance threshold based on the number of proteins being tested as 0.05/(the number of proteins being tested). This is generally accepted to be too stringent and frequently results in no significant proteins. The distribution of p-values can be used to compute an expected false discovery rate (FDR) [42, 43]. These numbers, called q-values, give an indication of the level of significance in the study. An FDR value is the number of genes among those declared to be significant which are expected to be falsely declared significant. A study resulting in a uniform distribution of p-values (which would be expected by chance under the null hypothesis of no differences between the study groups) will have large FDR values. However, a study with a skewed distribution of p-values having a spike near zero will have smaller FDR values.
Visualizing and interpreting significance and fold changes
Digesting the volumes of data resulting from a high dimensional study can be challenging. Here we present some visualization and computational tools we have found helpful for drawing biological conclusions.
Recall the primary goal of the GCM study was to compare abundance for proteins between four types of subjects, GCM, DM, LM and normal controls. We focus on the GCM versus DM comparison as an example. Note that due to the fact that the normal controls were pooled prior to mass analysis, it is not possible to properly estimate biological variability within this group. The differential abundance model was fit in SAS [44] with the following commands:
proc mixed data=abundance;
by protein_id;
class dx_grp;
model logYnorm=dx_grp;
/*This performs all pair wise comparisons between diagnostic groups*/
lsmeans dx_grp/pdiff;
ods output diffs=dx_grp_contrasts;
ods output tests3=overallFtest;
A few lines of the output listing are shown in Table 4. The "Accession" column is the protein name. The "Comparison" column indicates which groups are being compared and which group is in the numerator for the fold change estimate. The "Estimate" column is the model estimate of the difference between GCM and DM on the log2 scale. The "Standard error" column contains the standard error of this estimate, and is an indicator of the precision associated with the comparison. The "Fold Change" column is 2 raised to the power in the "Estimate" column, so 2-2.068 in the first row of the table. 95% confidence interval limits for the fold change are the next two columns and the p-value is contained in the last column.
Differential abundance output.
Lower 95th CI
Upper 95th CI
hCP1788782
GCM/DCM
2.09E-27
1OPH_A
AAH78670.1
This table shows sample differential abundance output from the top 5 proteins when ranked by p-value in the GCM study. Columns are explained in the text.
A volcano plot helps to understand the level of significance and magnitude of changes observed in the study as a whole (see Figure 8). The fold change on the log2 scale is placed on the horizontal axis (sometimes labeled on the log2 scale, sometimes labeled on the fold-change scale) and p-value on the -log10 scale is placed on the vertical axis. Points on the plot tend to look like lava spewing from a volcano, hence the name. Points nearest the far right and left hand sides of the plot have the largest fold changes while those along the top of the plot are the most statistically significant. Thus, these may help one to use both fold change and significance in determining which proteins to carry forward for further study based on both statistical and biological criteria.
Volcano plot. A volcano plot from the GCM study demonstrating magnitude and significance of the protein comparisons between the GCM and DM groups. The vertical axis indicates -log10(p-value). The horizontal axis indicates log2 fold change, here labeled on the fold change scale.
While plots of p-values and FDR rates cannot help to distinguish true and false positive test results, they are useful for understanding the likelihood of real change. If there are no differences between the two groups, a uniform distribution of p-values would be expected. The presence of the spike for small p-values indicates that there are more significant differences than would be expected by chance (see Figure 9a). An FDR value (or q-value) for a given protein, indicates the expected number of false positive tests if the p-value for that protein is used as the significance cut-off (see Figure 9b). Figures 9c and 9d can help determine an acceptable significance threshold in light of the number of expected false discoveries. In this particular example, a q-value threshold of 2% would result in approximately 60 expected false positive tests (see Figure 9c). On the other hand, if approximately the top 70 proteins are declared significant, one of these is expected to be a false positive (see Figure 9d).
Visualization of statistical significance in the GCM study. A) Histogram of the p-values. B) Histogram of the q-values (FDR values). C) Number of tests declared to be significant (vertical axis) as a function of the FDR cut-off used (horizontal axis). D) Expected number of false positive tests (vertical axis) as a function of the number of significant tests (horizontal axis).
Summary statistics such as estimates of fold change and p-values are useful. However, it is wise to also look at the data being summarized. A dot plot is useful for visualizing the behavior of the peptides within a given protein, and understanding the underling variability (see Figure 10). At least one study group is statistically significantly different from the other groups in this example peptide dot plot, but there is still a lot of variability in the underlying peptide distributions. There is substantial overlap in the abundance distribution between study groups, indicating this peptide may not be a good biomarker of disease. This particular peptide was detected in all six MS experiments; this is not the case for all peptides.
Dot plot for peptide with sequence ALPAPIEJ in the GCM study. The vertical axis indicates abundance on the log2 scale. The horizontal axis indicates study group. Numbers in the plot indicate the MS experiment in which the peptide was detected. The circles with + inside to the right of the points for a given study group indicate the mean for that study group. While this peptide has a small p-value, it appears that observations in run 6 are driving the significance. Relying on p-value alone isn't enough; one needs to look at data for a complete interpretation.
In this work, the primary focus has been on the iTRAQ labeling protocol, but the basic statistical principles highlighted here are directly applicable to other experiments which utilize different labeling protocols. What does vary between labeling protocols is the mathematical model governing the labeling process which ultimately dictates the analytical methods used to quantify relative abundance information from the raw data. Thus, each labeling protocol will require different analytical methods. For example, in the case of 16O/18O stable isotope labeling, all peptides mixed in heavy water would be shifted two Daltons to the right of those mixed in light water (18O has two extra neutrons, thus is 2 Daltons heavier) and peak picking algorithms would be used to identify these provided that 100% of the oxygen atoms were fully exchanged. However, due to less than pure 18O water, naturally occurring isotopes, and a probabilistic model governing the oxygen exchange rates, some of the labeled mixture will have 0, 1 or 2 extra neutrons. Regression modeling strategies can be used to tease apart just how much came from the light and heavy samples, respectively [45, 46]. Coupled with sound statistical practices, a full understanding of the labeling protocol being used and the necessary analytical steps to follow will maximize the information content of the experiment.
There is evidence that the variance is a function of mean abundance as discussed in the "Differential abundance" section. The analytical strategy demonstrated herein utilized that information in the differential abundance models by using WLS as the estimation technique. However, the normalization models were estimated via OLS which does not account for the varying levels of precision. Ideally both of these models would incorporate the weighting. This poses computational challenges since the entire model, normalization plus differential abundance, cannot be fit at once with current computing resources. Incorporation of the weighting into both steps would require iterating between estimation of normalization parameters and differential abundance parameters and is work that requires further investigation.
The models described herein are considered "fixed" effect models. It may be desired to utilize a "mixed" effect model in which some effects are considered fixed while others are considered to be random. Likely random effects are subject and peptide. Designating subject as a random effect would broaden the scope of inference from only the subjects selected for the current study to the population of subjects the sample represents. Designating peptide as a random effect acknowledges that due to the data-dependent acquisition process, the same peptides may not be observed every time. Use of global experimental factors as random effects in the normalization model is currently problematic due to computational limitations and the fact that iterative estimation processes are not yet worked out for random effects. Fixed effect models have been shown to have greater sensitivity than mixed effect models, and therefore more desirable in discovery studies whereas properties of the mixed effect models make them more attractive for studies validating results [35].
Use of replication, randomization and blocking in the process of experimental design for labeled MS studies can avoid confounding of experimental and biological effects and minimize variability. A statistical model can be used to account for experimental and biological sources of variation to describe the observed data and produce unified estimates of changes between study groups along with associated measures of uncertainty.
MS:
SILAC:
stable isotope labeling by amino acids in cell culture
iTRAQ:
isobaric tag for relative and absolute quantitation
SCX:
strong cation exchange
GCM:
giant cell myocarditis
DCM:
idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy
LM:
lymphocytic myocarditis
LC:
ADT:
androgen deprivation therapy
LTQ:
linear trap quadrupole
RBD:
Randomized Block Design
MVA:
Minus versus Average
OLS:
ordinary least squares
WLS:
weighted least squares
FDR:
false discovery rate.
The authors wish to thank Dr. Leslie T. Cooper of the Mayo Clinic for his permission to use the giant cell myocarditis data set; Dr. Manish Kohli of the Mayo Clinic for his permission to use the prostate cancer data set; Dr. LeeAnn Higgins of the University of Minnesota for providing step by step instructions for exporting data. The authors' work was supported by the Kemper Foundation, the University of Minnesota Biomedical Informatics and Computational Biology Program, United States National Cancer Institute CA15083 (Mayo Clinic Cancer Center), United States National Institutes of Health Grant CA 136393 (Mayo Clinic SPORE in Ovarian Cancer) from the National Cancer Institute. In addition, the prostate cancer study was supported by National Institutes of Health Grant 1R21CA133536-01A1 and the GCM study was supported by Grant Number 1 UL1 RR024150-01 from the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the NIH Roadmap for Medical Research. The contents of this publication are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official view of NCRR, NCI or NIH.
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NPHS2 variation in focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis Public Deposited
Appel, Gerald B, et al. Nphs2 Variation In Focal and Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. BioMed Central Ltd, 2008.
Appel, G., Falk, R., Katz, A., Uscinski, A., Pollak, M., Zhang, K., Curhan, G., Savige, J., Needham, A., Polu, K., Tonna, S., Harmon, J., Kaplan, B., Al Waheeb, S., & Jerums, G. (2008). NPHS2 variation in focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis. BioMed Central Ltd.
Appel, Gerald B, Ronald J Falk, Avi Katz, Andrea Uscinski, Martin R Pollak, Kang Zhang, Gary C Curhan et al. 2008. Nphs2 Variation In Focal and Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. BioMed Central Ltd.
Appel, Gerald B
Other Affiliation: Glomerular Disease Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA
Falk, Ronald J.
Affiliation: School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, UNC Kidney Center
Katz, Avi
Other Affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Uscinski, Andrea
Other Affiliation: Renal Division, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Pollak, Martin R
Zhang, Kang
Other Affiliation: Johan A. Moran Eye Center and Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA
Curhan, Gary C
Other Affiliation: Renal Division, Channing Laboratory, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Savige, Judy
Other Affiliation: Department of Medicine, The Northern Hospital, Epping, Victoria, Australia
Needham, Alexander
Polu, Krishna
Tonna, Stephen J
Harmon, Jennifer
Kaplan, Bernard S
Other Affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Al-Waheeb, Salah
Jerums, George
Other Affiliation: Endocrine Centre and Department of Medicine, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Victoria, Australia
Abstract Background Focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is the most common histologic pattern of renal injury seen in adults with idiopathic proteinuria. Homozygous or compound heterozygous mutations in the podocin gene NPHS2 are found in 10–30% of pediatric cases of steroid resistant nephrosis and/or FSGS. Methods We studied the spectrum of genetic variation in 371 individuals with predominantly late onset FSGS (mean age of onset 25 years) by analysis of DNA samples. Results We identified 15 non-synonymous alleles that changed the amino acid sequence in 63 of the subjects screened (17%). Eight of these (p.R138Q, p.V180M, p.R229Q, p.E237Q, p.A242V, p.A284V, p.L327F and the frameshift 855–856 delAA) are alleles previously reported to cause FSGS in either the homozygous or compound heterozygous states, while the remaining 7 (p.R10T, p.V127W, p.Q215X, p.T232I, p.L270F, p.L312V and the frameshift 397delA) are novel alleles that have not been demonstrated previously. Twelve individuals of the 371 (3.2%) screened had two likely disease-causing NPHS2 alleles, present in either a homozygous or compound heterozygous state. We genotyped the two most common of the non-synonymous NPHS2 alleles (p.A242V and p.R229Q) identified by resequencing in participants from the Nurses' Health Study and also genotyped p.R229Q in 3 diabetic cohorts. We found that the presence of either of these variants does not significantly alter the risk of albuminuria in the Nurses' Health participants, nor does p.R229Q associate with "diabetic nephropathy". Conclusion NPHS2 mutations are a rare cause of FSGS in adults. The most common non-synonymous NPHS2 variants, p.R229Q and p.A242V, do not appear to alter the risk of proteinuria in the general population nor does p.R229Q associate with measures of kidney dysfunction in diabetic individuals. Our results help clarify the frequency of FSGS-causing NPHS2 mutations in adults and broaden our understanding of the spectrum of NPHS2 mutations that lead to human disease.
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Single Mom Writes Inspiring Post After Graduating From Harvard Law School
A 24-year-old single mom just graduated Harvard Law school and opened up about her experience in an Instagram post that has since gone viral.
Credit: Briana Williams / Instagram
Briana Williams finished a final exam while she was in labor. After her daughter was born, during her final year of law school, she learned to breastfeed with one arm while writing a paper with the other.
She brought her baby to class with her often. Other times she asked the Dean of Students to watch her child until class was over.
“I didn’t think I could do it,” Williams said.
But her hard work and determination paid off. Last week, Williams walked across the graduation stage with her daughter in her arms wearing matching caps and gowns.
This is what she wrote on Instagram:
“I went into labor in April- during final exam period. I immediately requested an epidural so that my contractions wouldn’t interfere with my Family Law grade. And, with tears in my eyes, I finished it. This ‘biting the bullet’ experience is quite quintessential of my time at Harvard. To say that my last year of law school, with a newborn, and as a single mom was a challenge would be an understatement. Some days I was so mentally and emotionally fatigued that I did not leave my bed. I struggled with reliable childcare. It was not atypical to see me rushing through Wasserstein to the Dean of Students’ office with Evelyn in her carriage, asking DOS can they keep her for a few until class was over. If not, she’d just have to come with me to class. Evie attended classes often.
So I’m going to be honest with you guys.. I didnt think I could do it.
I did not think that, at 24 years old, as a single mom, I would be able to get through one of the most intellectually rigorous and challenging positions of my life. It was hard. It hurt. Instagram can make peoples’ lives seem seamless, but this journey has been heartwrenching. However, I am happy to say that I DID do it.
Today, Evelyn in my arms, with tears streaming down my face, I accepted my Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School. At first, I was the anomaly of my [marginalized] community. Then, as a single mother, I became a statistic. Next, I pray that- for the sake of my baby, I will be an example.
Evelyn- they said that because of you I wouldn’t be able to do this. Just know that I did this BECAUSE OF YOU. Thank you for giving me the strength and courage to be invincible.
Let’s keep beating all their odds, baby.”
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‘The Bad Times’ by Christine Kinealy and John Walsh
February 23, 2016 February 23, 2016 / Jaclyn Bauer
The Bad Times by Christine Kinealy and John Walsh is a graphic novel that tells the story of how “music, poetry and dancing died,” during The Great Famine in Ireland. Despite this statement though, through its very existence, The Bad Times stands as a testament to the resilience and revival of Irish culture after such devastation.
The story takes place in Kilkee, County Clare between the years of 1846-1849. Kinealy and Walsh follow three young friends and a dog (Brigit, Dan, Liam and Cu) from the beginning of the famine until its devastating conclusion. Brigit and Dan come from lower class farming families, while Liam’s father owns a shop and ends up profiting from the famine. Yet, despite these differences, their friendship never wavers. In fact, its very durability offers moments of clarity where the reader sees that despite starvation and death there is still a sense of humanity, of understanding and of love that supersedes greed and the need for survival.
Among other themes, Kinealy and Walsh also explore faith and the role of religion in a young person’s life when faced with adversity. The young trio is also confronted with loss, young love, the folly of pride and more throughout their three year journey together. Though the graphic novel doesn’t end quite happily, there is at the very end a grand gesture of generosity, a proclamation of love, and the hope for renewal.
When it comes to the art, Walsh does a fantastic job of fitting the style with the storyline and themes of The Bad Times. The colors are often dark and overcast, with pops of pigment that remind the reader of the possibility that lies beyond the obscurity and gloom. The stylistic choices for depicting the characters also scream “famine” with bagged eyes and a certain feeling of agedness that pervades the young characters.
As for the dialogue, Kinealy intersperses Gaelic phrases along with the colloquial Irish dialect. Though the authors never explain the exact meaning of the utterances woven in, the Gaelic doesn’t detract from the intelligibility of the piece and instead imbues it with a certain resonance, a reminder of what was lost with the death of so many.
The Bad Times is a riveting and momentous graphic novel that teaches readers about the actual historical event of The Great Famine, while also weaving in important elements pertinent to adolescence and humanity at large.
Published by Quinnupiac University Press in 2015, The Bad Times is available for purchase here.
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By Mike Steinhauer, MA Candidate Art History
Artists, Architects and Artisans: Canadian Art 1890-1918
National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa
8 November 2013 – 2 February 2014
The exhibition Artists, Architects and Artisans: Canadian Art 1890-1918, organized by the National Gallery of Canada, brings together some 320 artefacts from both public institutions and private collections across the country. The beautifully displayed objects represent the artistic achievements of a period following the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1886 to the end of the First World War—epitomizing three decades of remarkable transformation and growth.
Still Life with Lay Figure by Ozias Leduc (fig. 1), a small oil painting on cardboard, hangs in the first room. Exhibited opposite to the artist’s more famous painting The Young Student, this work depicts a sketchbook, drawings, periodicals, a wooden model, an oil sketch and a mirror facing the exhibition room and thus the viewer. The work becomes a metaphor for Artists, Architects and Artisans: Canadian Art 1890-1918 as it alludes to the diverse mediums and artistic processes found within the exhibition.
(fig. 1) Ozias Leduc, Still Life with Lay Figure, 1898. Oil on cardboard. The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Gift of the Succession J.A. DeSève. Photo MMFA.
A total of fourteen rooms accommodate this rich collection. However, the highlights of the show are not the works by Ozias Leduc, Tom Thomson or Lawren Harris—some of Canada’s most celebrated artists. Rather, the stars of this exhibition are the drawings, sketches and design plans—many unrealized—by lesser known artists and workshops. It is within these works, some grand in scale and others mere miniature versions of their final self, that one is able to observe the artists’ hand, complete with notations, workshop stamps or markings, and reworked lines.
The exhibition ends with a grouping of urban plans for Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, Regina and Edmonton. Following the ‘City Beautiful’ movement, which grew from Chicago’s World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, the sizeable room presents a dozen magnificent plans proposed for Canada’s urban cores during a time of considerable growth and optimism.
The plans for Edmonton and Calgary are particularly interesting. The proposed gates and formal grounds for the University of Alberta (fig. 2) resemble those of the Palace of Versailles, complete with a garden front facing the North Saskatchewan River. Sections of the Calgary plan echo the streetscapes of Paris—a version of the Petit Palais and the Pont Alexandre III for a crossing of the Bow River are included.
(fig. 2) University of Alberta, Edmonton, General View Looking North, Percy Nobbs and Frank Darling, 1912-15. Coloured inks on paper. University of Alberta Archives (73-124). Image Courtesy of University of Alberta Archives
To counterbalance the designs of these grand monuments and imperial planning schemes, the exhibition inserts a number of photographs including those of Sydney Carter and M. O. Hammond (fig. 3). Their small scale and unidealistic subject matter become a welcome reprieve. Carter’s soft focused portraits and Hammond’s pictorial landscapes of industrial, man-made, steel structures counteract the ambitious designs proposed in exhibition rooms before and after.
(fig. 3) The Hand of Man, Melvin Ormond Hammond, 1909. Bromide print on paper. Art Gallery of Ontario (85.163). Gift of Mr. Skip Gillham, Vineland, Ontario, 1985. Copyright: Art Gallery of Ontario.
The presentation of the artefacts—objects made of rich woods, handcrafted metal works, bronze fountains and delicate architectural and furniture plans—is simply superb. Despite the large number of artefacts included, none of the rooms feel crowded. The presentation of the interior lamps from the Bibliothèque Saint-Sulpice, Montreal, the oratory of the J. T. Davis residence, Montreal, and the baptismal font—more specifically, the font bracket and font top—from Saint James Church, Trois-Rivières, are impressively incorporated into the exhibition spaces and become the focal points of their respective rooms.
It is surprising that a handful of reproductions, mostly works on paper, are included in the exhibition. The thinly framed copies stand out. Their new, crisp surfaces and untrue scales distinguish them from the rich textual quality of the original works on paper—many of which are on loan from the John Bland Canadian Architecture Collection, McGill University Library. Perhaps the printing of these reproductions could have been limited to the catalogue.
Artists, Architects and Artisans: Canadian Art 1890-1918 is a worthwhile journey as it presents the last vestiges of Canada’s Victorian dream abruptly shaken by the realities of World War One. At the exhibition opening, Charles Hill, the Curator of Canadian Art at the National Gallery, reflected on the challenges the exhibition posed. “You can’t move a monument, you can’t move a building,” Hill said, “and if there are no drawings, what can you display in a gallery?”
Hill and his curatorial, design, installation and collections management team found the right balance and were able to transpose both proposed and realized projects from across Canada to fourteen rooms on Sussex Drive. This is a remarkable feat.
A richly illustrated 340-page catalogue, with essays by Christine Boyanoski, Charles Hill, Andrea Kunard, Laurier Lacroix, Rosalind Pepall, Bruce Russell and Geoffrey Simmins, accompanies the exhibition.
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Authoritarian Arab regimes are reshaping the message from recent protests in Algeria and Sudan to their own advantage.
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In recent years a range of autocratic Arab regimes and policy analysts in the West and the Middle East have spread a narrative about the end of the Arab uprisings, the impossibility and dangers of change from below, and the return of authoritarian stability.
According to such a narrative, the 2011 uprisings failed across the board. Egypt’s post-uprising democratic transition was soon replaced by a military-led leadership that took power through a coup. Tunisia became bogged down in political stalemate. Uprisings in Libya, Syria, and Yemen led to bloodshed and horror. In turn, no monarchies were challenged. While protests over economic and governance issues still occur, they do not augur another round of revolutionary fever. Arab regimes have learned how to prevent new waves of popular contestation, while Arab publics have learned the futility of trying to overturn their regimes.
However, the more recent overthrow of long-ruling presidents in Algeria and Sudan through popular uprisings posed a dramatic challenge to such a narrative of renewed autocratic stability. For regimes and pundits advancing the plotline of a return to the pre-2011 autocratic order, these new uprisings were unpleasant surprises, triggering deep fears of another round of revolutionary contagion. Wary of any hint of a new “Arab Spring,” most regional media downplayed their significance in the early days, framing them as idiosyncratic, local events.
This has changed over the last month. As the uprisings proved too powerful for presidents Omar al-Bashir of Sudan and Abdelaziz Bouteflika of Algeria to survive, regional foreign policy rapidly shifted toward efforts to win the transitions. The relative silence of the United States emboldened the Gulf states to take the lead. Countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia, along with proximate states such as Egypt, moved aggressively to transfer power to sympathetic new regimes. They worked with military elites to control the aftermath of the uprisings, offering financial assistance to help them consolidate power while blocking any role for Islamists or other perceived allies of rivals such as Qatar. These managed transitions aimed to demobilize protestors, preventing any possibility of the spread of revolution or genuine democratic change.
The material and political support for the military regimes managing these transitions has been accompanied by a coherent rhetorical strategy. The principle of monarchical superiority has been offered to explain why protests will not—and should not—spread beyond the troubled republics. Gulf monarchies have been able to rationalize the uprisings in the presidential republics of Algeria and Sudan as evidence not of continued Arab popular demands for change, but as a consequence of a rejection of non-monarchical systems. Democracy, in this thinking, is not simply an impossible dream but is actually an inferior and inappropriate aspiration for Arab societies.
This doctrine of monarchical superiority has been a recurrent feature of public rhetoric and policy analysis since 2011. It is belied by the abundant evidence of popular challenges to monarchies, such as those in Bahrain, Jordan, and Morocco. There have also been strong alternative explanations for the survival of monarchical regimes such as state capacity, oil wealth, and impunity through international alliances. Saudi Arabia and the UAE actively intervened to help those monarchies survive popular protests, which presumably should not have been necessary had monarchies been so legitimate and stable. The financial, political, media, and military assistance they provided to allied monarchies served to portray their survival as evidence that monarchies are more effective in ruling Arab societies.
To prevent the diffusion of revolutionary protest that most frightened these Arab regimes, it was critical for them to isolate Algeria and Sudan by depicting them as local matters rather than as “Arab uprisings.” In effect, what happened in Algeria and Sudan was cast as indigenous failures reflecting the structural weaknesses of Arab republics, as well as representing exclusively African affairs.
Algeria and Sudan fit the model of how the UAE and Saudi Arabia responded to uprisings in republican systems in 2011. The uprisings in those two North African countries (like the ongoing civil war in Libya) were seen not as posing a threat to monarchical systems, but as opportunities to expand and consolidate regional influence—ideally at Qatar’s expense. This mirrored their support for Egypt’s 2013 military coup to overturn a Qatari-aligned Muslim Brotherhood government, for the anti-Islamist coalition in Tunisia, and for particular factions within the armed opposition in Libya and Syria.
Sudan’s uprising, once the shock of mass popular mobilization had been absorbed, could be welcomed as a popular revolt against the “Islamist” Omar al-Bashir. This depiction identified him with Qatar in the Saudi and Emirati regional narrative, while erasing years of efforts by Saudi Arabia and the UAE to cultivate Bashir as an ally, woo him away from a partnership with Iran, and establish military bases in Sudan. This equating of Islamism with instability is also how UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash justified support for Marshal Khalifa Haftar’s destabilizing escalation in Libya. Gargash emphasized the dangers of “extremist militias” to stability, while arguing that the “priority in Libya [is] to counter extremism/ terrorism and support stability in long drawn out crisis.”
Another core principle the Saudis and Emiratis have adopted is the priority of stability over democracy or revolutionary change. The chaos that followed the 2011 uprisings—even when exacerbated in no small part by their own meddling—is offered as justification for a slow, managed transition that avoids sweeping democratic change. Gargash recently justified Arab actions in Sudan using such terms: “Totally legitimate for Arab states to support an orderly & stable transition in Sudan… We have experienced all-out chaos in the region and, sensibly, don’t need more of it,” he tweeted. In Algeria, too, the support for a military-led transition was portrayed as necessary to avoid violence or disorder.
This approach requires the demobilization of protests, through gambits such as change at the top of the regime, increasing repression of protesters, a rapid infusion of financial assistance, and the promise of political reform. But in Algeria and Sudan, protestors pushed back against such efforts. They demonstrated a clear understanding of the lessons of 2011, through a rigid adherence to nonviolence, a determination to remain mobilized, rejection of military-led transitions, demands for more rapid democratization without a leadership role for the military, and open hostility toward any Gulf role in their political struggle.
To this point, the Sudanese and Algerian publics remain highly mobilized and unified in opposing the installation of new military-led regimes. Their ability to sustain that unity and mobilization will be put to the test by the Saudi- and UAE-led strategy to harness the popular upheaval and restore stability on their own terms.
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Digitizing the Occupy Movement Archive to Create Research and Teaching Resources
Heather Hurwitz, Sociology, will develop a public searchable database for the most comprehensive archive of documents surrounding the Occupy Wall Street movement. The project will serve as a model for how to preserve and make searchable both digital and traditional media used in contemporary social movements. Furthermore, this archive will become a touchstone for understanding the Occupy movement, the movement that served as the genesis of the contemporary protest cycle.
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Andrew Reimer, Nursing, is excited to continue his second year as a Freedman Fellow to pair existing state and national databases of patient hospitalizations and corresponding medical transfers. Prior to this project, there were no national statistics on medically-transferred patients. In this second year, Reimer is interested in creating a live database that updates annually. To do this, he will focus on data from the state of Ohio to later develop a national model. Medical transport is incredibly costly and can affect patient survival. To know if transport services are effective in patient care can have huge ramifications on medical practices and policies.
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19th at 100: Commemorating the Suffrage Struggle and its Legacies in Cleveland
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Below are 20 journal entries, after skipping by the 20 most recent ones recorded in Battlestar Galactica Australia's LiveJournal:
[ << Previous 20 -- Next 20 >> ]
[w3ndz]
Icon Requests/Suggestions
After my massive BSG icon post, I am totally out of ideas for icons. So I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions or requests for pictures/lyrics/quotes they would like to see on icons.
If u have a suggestion or requests, feel free to comment here.
Feel free to delete this post if it is not allowed.
Okay! I've got my act together and finally decided to post all the icons I have made over the past few months. Alot of these have been used in challenges...and also alot of these have turned out just so damn lame/weird looking (due to extreme cases of lack of sleep and crappy layering). lolz. Newaiz, so since I'm not using these, I'm hoping someone else might like them and wanna use them :)
46 - Battlestar Galactica (a few S3 Spoilers...just incase anyone hasn't seen S3)
4 - Roswell
2 - Veronica Mars
4 - Others
Like 'em? Want more? Click here...
If this post isn't allowed...feel free to delete it.
(x-posted all over the place)
[katlife]
Season 3 - Episode 1
For members in Melbourne, I'm having a viewing of the first episode of Season 3, which aired in the U.S last night.
Within the next few days. Northcote area.
If anyone wants to join, drop me a private post or an email - info@katlifefilms.com with your phone number.
Genuine fans only please.
Current Mood: excited
Thursday, August 31st, 2006
[darenothope]
Vote for a Battlestar Galactica forum!
on the Devoted Fans Network.
Vote here.
It needs 50 votes to get a trial forum. It's up to 13 at the moment. You have to be registered to vote.
I don't know if there's a main BSG forum. If there is, can someone point me in the right direction.
(Sorry if this isn't allowed).
[queuedub]
So, this group has seemed to go into inactivity. I will say BSG being back on television is great, but buying the DVD box set is so much better!
You see, BSG Season 2 was divided into two parts: Season 2.0; and Season 2.5. Basically, 2.0 was episodes one to ten; 2.5 was eps eleven to twenty. For Australia, we got the whole of season two. Bonus!
The price isn't too bad, either. Big W sells it for $64 something. If anyone lives to the north of Sydney and can get to Warringah Mall, buy it from Dick Smith Powerhouse and ask for Quincy, that's me. It makes my day if I meet one of you and also share with a fan. We'll (DSE) price match and do it for that price.
Um, yeah. Peace out.
Season 2 is so much better than Season 1.
[laney_1974]
Thanks to Stargate News Australia
It looks like we'll be seeing BSG Series two. The season premier is said to be scheduled for Wed August 2, at the terribly surprising time of 11.05pm. Since the DVD's are out a couple of weeks after, I'm not sure I'm going to watch it that late (I gave up on Stargate, too).
But at least they're showing it!
BSG to air on Wenesdays, 11pm after BB ends
From TVaus.com.au
There's still a couple of TBAs, but for now there's good post-BB news for fans of:
Australian Idol (Sunday 7:30)
Yasmin's Getting Married (Weeknights 7:00)
The Simpsons (Monday 7:30, Monday 8:00, Friday 7:30)
NYPD Blue (Monday 11:00)
Complete Savages (Monday midnight)
Up Late Game Show (Weeknights 12:30am)
Cybershack (Tuesday 11:00)
Jake 2.0 (Tuesday 11:30)
Battlestar Galactica (Wednesday 11:00)
Rock School (repeats Wednesday midnight)
Sex & the City (Thursday 11:00)
Strong Medicine (Thursday 11:30)
Everybody Hates Chris (Friday 8:00)
One Tree Hill (Saturday midday, 3:00 in Perth when AFL at midday)
but all the positive comments for that will probably be outnumbered by the negative ones for this - Veronica Mars disappears with Big Brother (assuming it doesn't get a TBA slot)
BB Double Eviction Sunday 30th 7:30-9:30
BB Finale Monday 31st 7:00-9:30
Yasmin's Getting Married premiere Tuesday 1st 7:00-8:00
All those changes start straight after that, except Jake which starts a week later. House & NCIS are repeats in BB finale week
I think it'll be screening the second season becaue it finished showing the first (I don't know I'm just a newbie to the series).
[warrior_reborn]
Support Katee
Hey if you have a spare minute or few hours, head on over and support Katee (AKA Starbuck)!!
http://www.celeeb.com/katee-sackhoff/
You can also meet and talk to other fans of the show and Katee!
BSG Season 2 available for preorder at Ezy DVD
I was just cruising ezydvd and stumbled upon this. Yep, season 2 of BSG will be out on the 16th August at Ezydvd (more than likely K Mart will have it as well).
I wonder if channel 10 will still bother to show it?
Sunday, May 21st, 2006
[quietlyobsessed]
hey, i don't know if im just incredibly stupid or what but did free to air television ever screen season 2? i didnt get to see all of seas1, but i bought the dvds the other day, now im hooked again and can't wait to get my hands on seas2. if it has aired and i missed it or if it appears as if it won;t air at all, does anyone know when the seas2 dvds will be released here? ive seen some on teh net on an australian dvd site but you need a free-region dvd player or whatever, plus buying on the net is a problem for me.
ANywho, hope someone's still oout there. Good to find an aussie bsg comm, hopefully it won;t remain dead forever.
big tahnx to anyone who can help me out with info. ~ toodles.
[ghostly_melody]
Just out of curiosity, how many here have seen season two already?
Wednesday, March 8th, 2006
[dreamwinged]
Channel Ten
SOME EXCITING NEWS JUST IN
CHANNEL TEN HAS FINALLY PURCHASED SEASON TWO OF BATTLESTAR GALACTICA AND WILL BE SCREENING IT IN MARCH.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
[jonny_fickle]
the actors from battlestar who play helo, kelly, col. tigh and the chief all have minor roles in 'the L word'.
i was thinking about it and realised that probably would have no idea they were all in the same show because the parts were so small and all in very different locations at very different times...that seems kinda weird..
Wednesday, August 31st, 2005
[abridgetoofar]
May I ask: how many people, if any, have seen any amount of Season Two yet? I may have seen the first four episodes, and these may have been awesome.
( Thoughts, Opinions, Incoherent Dribble.Collapse )
Season One Questionnaire
What is your favorite episode and why?
My favorite episode would have to be "33" because... of all the cool things Apollo and Starbuck do, the funny things Six does and the bit where they blow up the Olympic Carrier. I think that the way Six played that whole thing with Gaius was so good, because she's practically tell the viewers that the Cylons are in control. I think that the Cylons are merely playing with the Humans.
Who is your favorite main character and why?
Oh, to choose, to choose, to choose... I'd be either Starbuck or Apollo. Starbuck for her sassy ways, and her cool retorts and the way she doesnt give a flying frak for what anyone else thinks (dont forget how she fights... lol). Apollo because hes so cool and hot, and the way he's just sooooo oblivious to Kara.
Who is your favorite minor character and why?
What do you define as a "minor" character?! Um... Doral. hes soooo shifty :P
In terms of personality, which character (major or minor) would you say you're closest to?
Sadly, I think I'd have to say Roslin.
If you could become a BSG character (in the show and live an episode) for a day, who would you become?
Kara! Totally! Except I wouldnt sleep with anyone! It would just be so so fun!
Who is your least favorite (main or minor) character and why?
Um... gaius. Hes so... sleazy and horrid!
What is your favorite aspect of of the BSG universe/show thus far
The religious themes.
What is your favorite minor plot/story arc?
The telepathic Lee-Kara romance. ARGH!!!!!!!! dammit, get together already!
What is your favorite annoyance (or annoyances) with BSG?
Six. She's just a bit... showy and smart and flesh-bearance. But shes a complex character, so I suppose I can forgive that.
What would you like to see happen/resolved/explained/shown in Season 2?
The Lee-Kara romance! Also, for Adama to live through his ordeal, for them to find earth, and for six to get her skinny ass kicked. Also, I'd like to see more insight into the Cylon world, and perhaps that mysterious thing that Six showed gaius.
Season 1 Discussions
Okay, boys and girls... I had the idea to do this some time ago, but never got around to it. Let's take a look at BSG in review... With a questionnaire. In order to foment discussion, I've included my answers. If you do respond, please write down why you think it's so and then defend your argument. Let's get discussing!
What is your favorite aspect of of the BSG universe/show thus far?
( Quincy's responsesCollapse )
Battlestar Galactica Box Set
For those interested BSG Season 1 will be released for sale on the 17 August. It's on my to buy list along with Stargate Season 8. The ezydvd price is $49.83 so it's not that unreasonable. K Mart might be a little cheaper.
Sunday, June 5th, 2005
BSG Withdrawls? Fear not!
As the title suggests... Have you got BSG withdrawls? I have good news! Well, it's unconfirmed, but probably very correct, good news. But first, I have something to leaven peoples' withdrawl symptoms!
Monday night's (the 6th) episode of Cold Case will feature Katee Sackhoff (Starbuck). I have no clue as to her role or any other news regarding that particular episode, but it'll be on Channel 9 at 9:30pm, on the 6th.
Now the moment you've all been waiting for!
Battlestar Galactica Reimagined, second season, will most likely air at the end of August/early September!
This is, of course, a totally unconfirmed tidbit, but I wouldn't bet against it. In the meantime, someone want to do a BSG discussion while we wait?
[bsg_flutterby]
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'Women politicians are weak,' says MDC Alliance candidate
25 Mar 2019 at 07:03hrs | Views
MDC Alliance's ward 28 candidate for Cowdray Park in Bulawayo, Collet Ndlovu, has triggered a storm with women rights activists after urging residents to rally behind a male candidate, saying women politicians were weak.
Addressing residents at a meet the candidate event jointly organised by Bulawayo Progressive Residents' Association (BPRA), Women Institute for Leadership Development (WILD), Victory Siyanqoba (VS) and Bulawayo Vendors Traders' Association (BVTA), among others, Ndlovu angered female candidates after describing them as weak.
"Women need men in positions of power because they are afraid, hence if crushed, they keep quiet," Ndlovu said.
The sentiments provoked anger among residents who said Ndlovu had failed the community during his 10 years as councillor.
Julia Chilufia said: "We need a councillor who will not abuse office like Ndlovu who was never in his office or at his place of residence because he was busy at beerhalls. He does not want to work with women."
Another resident, Antony Nketa, charged: "Women and youths issues go hand-in-hand and we want a woman who will ensure that the youths are not idle through the establishment of youth centres. Women will address issues of road construction, water challenges and sewerage problems."
At the meeting, residents said challenges which they wanted addressed included the development of youth centres, maternity wards at clinics, de-politicisation of service delivery, construction of roads, among others.
BPRA chairperson Ambrose Sibindi urged residents to vote for a councillor who would represent them well.
Ten out of the 18 aspiring candidates attended the meeting. The seat fell vacant following the death of MDC Alliance councillor Happyson Ncube in December last year.
The voter education programme in ward 28 comes ahead of the by-election set for Saturday.
"We educate them [voters] on the importance of voting and tell them that if one does not vote, it means he or she is endorsing whatever the outcome would be. We also educate on what is needed for them when they are going to vote because some may leave behind their identity particulars or go to wrong polling stations and wear political regalia, which is not allowed. We are also educating residents on the need to desist from fighting, but to allow each other to sell their ideas to the voters during campaigns," Sibindi said.
Source - newsday
More on: #Women, #Politicians, #Weak
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My Interview with Hollywood
Eric Barlow
Between all the DCEU news, the declining state of the summer box office, the rising state of the fall box office, and James Cameron’s controversial comments about Wonder Woman, this past month has been one of the busiest entertainment news months in movie history. In response to this, I sat down with one of the most iconic figures of all time to get some perspective on this; a very special guest here at Bloomsburg, the living embodiment of the entertainment industry itself, Hollywood.
After introducing myself, and Hollywood gratuitously pointing out the “sick gear Hollywood wears” (which included a Star Wars t-shirt, an “I love Stan Lee” hat, aviator shades, and Minions tattoos on both arms), we sat down and I started my interview while Hollywood began chugging a Rockstar energy drink
It’s a pleasure to meet you, Hollywood. How are you?
I’m rad, bro! I just flew back from a creative meeting at Universal and, boy, are my premises tired. Aaahhhhhhh, I’m just joking, the movie business has never been better. Woooooooo! (pulls out another Rockstar energy drink and begins to chug it) Blech… woo! HOLLYWOOD!
Wow. You’re very cocained.
I am. I’m Hollywood, man!
So… anyway, there’ve been a number of reports about a variety of movies about the DC Comics character, The Joker, in development. Personally, I feel that all of these movies seem dumb and unnecessary. What do you think of it?
Yeah, I don’t see what the big deal is. (In a rough voice that is meant to imitate the public) “Ohhh, Joker. No Joker. Bad Joker.” Uh, news flash: I’m full of bad ideas. I’ve filmed eleven of them today. Seventeen trailers and three commercials for the Nissan Versa. Come on! I can’t believe people are so upset, like, I’ve got WAY worse ideas floating around inside my head then Joker origin movies. I can just shout ’em out whenever I want. Penguin Origins! 103 Dalmatians! Gotham! Wait…
Ummm…
Are you seriously complaining about Joker movies? Well, if you’re upset about that then get ready for that Nuclear Man spin-off reboot that I’m working on with Francis Ford Coppola. Spoiler Alert: It suuuuuuuuuuucks.
Man, that sounds bad. But Hollywood, what about the summer box office? It’s down from last year. Are you worried about losing money?
Hell, no! Pffft, box office. I’m not worried about the box office. You know why?
Why’s that, Hollywood?
Chikety China the Chinese Chicken. I mean, I take all my tired franchises to China. (Starts counting them off) The Fast and the Furious, Minions, Pirates of the Caribbean, NOT TRANSFORMERS! YOU SUCK NOW!
(An awkward silence)
No money, baby.
No, but China’s where you go when you wanna get (chants the Chinese xylophone tune) pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-paaaaiiiiid.
Uhhhh….
And yes, that is kind of racist cuz I’m Hollywood. Get used to it.
But you know what, if I had only put out King Arthur and Rough Night this summer, I still wouldn’t be worried one little bit. And you wanna’ know why?
Why, Hollywood?
(Reaches down under the seat and pulls out a toy lightsaber before starting to chant the Star Wars theme) “Cash! Cash, cash, cash! Cash, cash, cash, cash, cash, cash, cash, caaaaaaaash!” STAR WARS, BABY! Oh, I got Star Wars. I got The Last Jedi. I got Han Solo. I’m gonna’ give you so many Star Wars movies. You’ve got Jabba the Hutt, Yoda, Obi-Wan, that butt-chin guy from the Cantina, that one Jawa that went “Deedee.” They’re all getting movies. And when I’m done with Star Wars here, guess where I’m taking them to. CHINA, BABY! (Throws the toy lightsaber away and pulls out a Mike’s Hard Lemonade) Let’s keep this party going.
Oh, well… speaking of the box office for the latter half of this year, I was wondering what your thoughts were about the rising state of the fall box office?
(Pulls out a wad of cash and begins chanting music from circuses) Da-da-dadadada-da-da, money, da-da-dadadada-da-da, dollar! Da-da-Pennywise, Da-da-crazy clown, I got-I got-I got It money! Wooooooo!
Who saw It? Who saw It? Did you see It? You did see It. Everyone saw It. That’s the answer: Everybody! Yeah, suck it summer box office! You know how I’m gonna’ celebrate with this? JOKER MOVIES! I’ve got clowns-on-clowns-on-clowns-on-clowns. Hang on, I got a picture. (Pulls out a picture) Y’know how I spent my last weekend? I took a picture. You ready? (Holds up the picture to reveal a member of the Insane Clown Posse holding a bag of money) BOOM! That’s how I spent my last weekend. Look at that. That was my last weekend. I didn’t even buy the picture. That’s how busy I was.
Come on. You’ve got stock photo money, Hollywood. You’re even wearing a free hat you probably got at a Stan Lee event.
Uh, no! I’m Hollywood and I love Stan Lee. No one loves Stan Lee more than Hollywood. (Throws the wad of cash away) Alright, seriously though, I do think that we all learned a very important lesson this month, which is that any idea, even one that comes from an existing IP, can work if you put the time and the care and a good creative team behind it. You give the audience, you know, a quality project that’s worth their time and money.
Ahhhhhhhh, I’m kidding. GET READY FOR STEPHEN KING FOREVER, BABY! I’m bringing them all back. Cujo, Pet Sematary, Christine, Needful Things, Carrie 3, I’m making it. I’m making it, baby! King-on-King. I optioned a bunch of clown movies. We’re doing Ronald McDonald, we’re doing Soupy Sales, we’re doing John Wayne Gacy, we’re doing Pagliacci… I’ve got the rights to the punk rock band, Pennywise. Seriously, look it up; “bro” him. PENNYWISE! HELL, YEAH!
Oh, yeah, another thing; uh, if you’ve already seen It, which I think you have cause you gave me your money already, I want you to do me a favor, *snickers* I want you to go see mother! this weekend, um *snickers* it’s so, it’s so scary. It’s like, it’s like, so scary. *snickers* It, it’s really gonna mess with your head- (bursts out laughing) I’m just kidding! It’s two hours of Darren Aronofsky jerking off with a noose around his neck, but I’m gonna get your money anyway cause I told you to go see it! That’s what I do! I’m a liar. That’s me. That’s Hollywood!
Ok, moving on-
Hold on, hold on. I got a favor. I want you to do me a solid. I want you to check out Kingsman 2, Lego Ninjago, one of those movies with the word “American” in the title, and my favorite project ever, the Flatliners remake! (As this is being said, Hollywood pulls out a Diet Coke and mixes it with the Mike’s Hard Lemonade, making the drink turn brown)
Hollywood, that drink looks horrible.
What!? That’s what I do, I’m Hollywood! I put two things together that shouldn’t be together, and it usually looks like crap. That’s my whole thing.
Well, I did have one more question. Everyone’s been really upset about James Cameron’s comments about Wonder Woman. I’m sure you’ve heard of them. What has been Hollywood’s official position on that?
I’m glad you asked me that. This is a very serious subject. You know, I take James Cameron’s comments very seriously and I find them offensive and disgusting. You know, Hollywood has nothing but the utmost respect for the character of Wonder Woman and female characters across all genres. I think they deserve Hollywood’s respect and admiration. Hollywood is very concerned with women’s issues and has been as far back as June, WHEN WONDER WOMAN MADE SOLID BANK!!! WOOOO! THAT’S RIGHT JAMES CAMERON, YOU CAN SUCK IT… until Avatar 2. We need that “Titanic” money.
Well, I think that’s everything I need.
Yeah, you know it is. Alright, I gotta’ go. Remember Kong: Skull Island director; I’m actual satire! Bye!
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Title: Fluid households, complex families: The impacts of children’s migration as a response to HIV/AIDS in southern Africa
Authors: Young, L
Ansell, N
Keywords: Geography;Children;Fluid households;AIDS;Migration;Southern Africa
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing
Citation: The Professional Geographer 55(4): 464-479
Abstract: The fluidity of southern African families is related to a long history of internal and external migration. Currently, HIV/AIDS is having a dramatic impact on extended family structures, with the migration of individual members employed as a coping strategy. Children’s migration is one aspect of this that is often distinct from that undertaken by other household members. This article is based on qualitative research conducted in Lesotho and Malawi with young migrants and the households that receive them. It examines the processes of fragmentation and re-formation of households through the movements of children that are taking place in response to HIV/AIDS, and explores the impacts these processes have on young migrants and the households they join.
Description: The definitive version is available at www.blackwell-synergy.com.
URI: http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/577
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/0033-0124.5504005
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MCA Realty grows industrial portfolio
MCA Realty, a Southern California real estate investment and management company, has invested more than $9.7 million to acquire four industrial properties in Las Vegas, according to Tyler Mattox, a principal in the firm.
October 1, 2015 - 11:06 am
MCA Realty and joint venture partner Saunders Property Co. have acquired Aabacus Industrial Center, a two-building industrial complex totaling 58,240 square feet on West Sunset Road. (Courtesy) September 2015
The building on Rancho Drive housing the Veterans Administration, has been sold for $26.75 million. (Courtesy)
The acquisitions bring MCA Realty’s Las Vegas portfolio to 14 properties and more than 600,000 square feet in Las Vegas.
“The Las Vegas market has demonstrated significant growth over the past 24 months,” Mattox said. “Our firm began acquiring industrial assets in this market in 2011. At that time, value-add industrial product was plentiful, whereas today, an influx of capital has caused prices to increase and made opportunities more difficult to uncover.”
MCA Realty’s four acquisitions include:
• Aabacus Industrial Center, at 3200 & 3280 West Sunset Road in Las Vegas. MCA Realty and joint venture partner Saunders Property Co. acquired the complex totaling 58,240 square feet for $68 per square foot. Academy Bank provided the financing on behalf of MCA Realty, which was represented by Dan Doherty, Chris Lane, Jerry Doty, and Susan Borst of Colliers International. The seller, a special servicer, was represented by Chris Beets and Ben Mills of Newmark Knight Grubb Frank.
• A 31,000-square-foot multi-tenant industrial building at 2750 W. Brooks Avenue in North Las Vegas. Mattox noted this property is located in the same industrial park as Cheyenne West Business Center, which also is owned by MCA Realty. The price was $55 per square foot for the building which was less than 50 percent occupied. Rob Lujan of JLL assisted MCA Realty in the transaction.
• A 26,000-square-foot single-tenant industrial building at 6335 Sunset Corporate Drive, near McCarran International Airport, for $85 per square foot. MCA Realty purchased the property in a bankruptcy sale and was represented by Dan Doherty and Dean Willmore of Colliers International. During escrow, MCA Realty was successful in securing a 10-year lease extension with existing tenant Southwest Linen.
• A 21,807-square-foot single-tenant industrial building at 2020 Pama Lane, also near the airport, was acquired by MCA Realty and joint venture partner Saunders Property Co. at $85 per square foot. The property is a manufacturer and distributer of a natural sweetener, and was purchased from a lender through a court-ordered bankruptcy sale. “We were able to secure a 10-year lease with the existing tenant in this asset as well, resulting in an attractive ‘in place’ yield at close of escrow,” Mattox said. MCA Realty was represented by Danielle Steffen and Amy Ogden at Cushman & Wakefield.
Four medical office deals
CBRE recently brokered several medical office building transactions, including three for Coast Dental.
“There are very few trades of medical office buildings in our market as investors realize the more stable investment of owning medical office when compared with other product types,” broker Marlene Fujita Winkel said. “Tenants spend significantly more dollars per square foot on tenant improvements. Their patients don’t like change, and changing locations becomes a true disruption to a doctor’s business. The returns on medical office buildings may not be as high as office or retail, but the risk tends to be worth the price.”
The Coast Dental transactions include:
• $1,550,000 for Coast Dental Windmill, encompassing 4,490 square feet at 2660 Windmill Pkwy., Henderson. The buyer is Brilliance Holdings, LLC, represented by Tin Lee of Skyline Properties in Bellevue, Wash.
• $1,225,000 for Coast Dental Flamingo, encompassing 3,528 square feet, 8445 W. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas. The buyer is Luis M. Chibras Romero and Ivan E. Chibras Rabell, represented by Trent Billingsly of EBO Realty.
• $407,000 for Coast Dental Pahrump, encompassing 2,058 square feet, 1420 E. Highway 372, Pahrump. The buyer is Hung Nguyen and Hoa-Dao Phan, represented by Hendry Dang of ML Consulting & Development, Garden Grove, Calif.
Charles Moore, Fujita Winkel and M. Laura Hart of CBRE Las Vegas represented the seller, Sonrisa Venture, LP, in all three deals.
Moore and Fujita Winkel also represented the buyer in the $710,000 purchase of three medical office buildings located near St. Rose De Lima Hospital. The properties, encompassing 24,200 square feet, are at 106, 108 and 110 E. Lake Mead Pkwy., Henderson. Both the buyer and seller are confidential, and the seller was not represented.
VA building sold
The 35,000-square-foot Veterans Administration Building at 3968 Rancho Dr., Las Vegas, was sold for $26.75 million.
The Veterans Administration has a long-term lease, is not changing locations and remains the sole occupant.
The building was purchased as an investment. Both the buyer and the seller are confidential, brokers said.
Charles Moore and Marlene Fujita Winkel, both of CBRE Las Vegas, represented the buyer and seller.
$2 million land deal
Fleetpark LLC sold 10.04 acres of land at 3940 E. Lone Mountain Rd. to Swift Transportation Co. of Arizona LLC for $2 million. Ben Millis and Chris Beets of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank represented the seller; Wayne Uhlir of Arizona Industrial Advisors represented the buyer.
Leases of interest
• Floor R Forever LLC leased 18,000 square feet of industrial space in Jonathan Park at 3311 Meade Ave., Suite B, in Las Vegas. Dean Willmore of Colliers International represented the lessor, Jonathan Park LLC.
• Interior Visions Inc. leased 9,969 square feet of industrial space in Paradise Airport Center at 6870 Paradise Rd. in Las Vegas. Greg Pancirov and Mike DeLew of Colliers International represented the lessee.
• Arms Unlimited Inc. leased 1,765 square feet of industrial space located in Diamond Southwest Industrial Center at 3515 W. Post Rd., Suite 125, in Las Vegas. Greg Pancirov and Mike DeLew of Colliers International represented the lessor, Diamond Post Inc.
• KRP Wealth Management LLC leased 1,142 square feet of office space at 5450 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 350, in Las Vegas. Renae Russo of Colliers International represented the lessor, J & Z International Inc.
• Controlled Motion Solutions Inc. leased 8,368 square feet of industrial space in Warm Springs Business Center — Phase II at 7220 Dean Martin Dr., Suite 400, in Las Vegas. Spencer Pinter of Colliers International represented the lessor, WSL Properties, LLC.
• Pyramid Logistics Services Inc. leased 39,929 square feet of industrial space in Arrowhead Commerce Center, Building 15, at 3755 E. Post Rd., Suites 100 and 110, in Las Vegas. Spencer Pinter, Dan Doherty, Susan Borst, Chris Lane and Jerry Doty of Colliers International represented the lessor, KTR LV IIII LLC.
• Jina’s Brow Studio leased 977 square feet of retail space in Paseo Verde Plaza at 55 S. Valle Verde Dr., Suite 230, in Henderson. David Grant of Colliers International represented the lessor, Donahue Schriber Realty Group LP.
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Meet the Woman at the Center of THOSE Prince William and Kate Middleton Rumors
Cosmopolitan April 16, 2019
Aside from Game of Thrones memes, the internet loves nothing more than dishing about royal drama-be it real, questionably real, or completely fabricated. And now that everyone's moved on from Kate Middleton's "royal feud" with Meghan Markle, Twitter has found its new obsession: the *false* (let me repeat that: F-A-L-S-E) allegations that Prince William cheated on Kate Middleton with her "rural rival" Rose Hanbury. Which...sure, Jan.
So you-a living, breathing consumer of the internet-are probably curious about who this Rose Hanbury, the subject of spring 2019's most salacious rumor, really is. I get it. But before I go full internet explainer on ya, here's a brief refresher on WTF is even happening.
On the fated day of March 23, The Sun claimed that Kate had a falling out with Rose, an allegation the Duchess was NOT pleased about-she reportedly even "considered legal action" against the paper. While the tabloid didn't explicitly touch on the cheating claims because they're clearly the very definition of fake news, they did report that Kate asked Prince William to have Rose “phased out” of their friend group.
Then, American tabloid In Touch *went there,* reporting that William may have had an affair with Rose, which Kate had supposedly confronted him about. And on top of that, writer Nicole Cliffe tweeted a thread breaking down all the layers to these rumors, and it promptly went viral. Which brings us back to Rose, the woman at the center of this B.S. story. Here's her deal.
She Has an Impossible-to-Pronounce Title
Rose is the Marchioness of Cholmondeley! Now, take one guess at how to pronounce that. Nope, WRONG. It's somehow, inexplicably pronounced "Chumley" and I'm still waiting for an explanation.
Her Husband Is Older...and Very Rich
Rose is married to David George Philip Cholmondeley, the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley, who's also been known to go by the Viscount Malpas, the Earl of Rocksavage, and the Lord Great Chamberlain of the United Kingdom. Like, if you can't tell from all these, um, casual titles, but dude is Downton-Abbey-levels of extra.
David, 58, also happens to be a filmmaker, but I promise you've never seen or heard of any of his movies so let's not even get into it. His taste in shoes, however, I'd very much like to get into:
She Puts the "Rural" in Rural Rival
So, apparently Rose and David live just a few miles from Anmer Hall, Kate and William’s country home. Rose and David's place is also a hall (Houghton Hall, to be exact) but it makes Anmer Hall look like a barn. Houghton Hall has been the ancestral home of the Marquesses of Cholmondeley for-ev-er, and you can legit go visit thanks to some of the rooms being open to the public.
The house is also known for its art collection, and in 1994, the Cholmondeleys sold a bunch of its pictures, furniture, and objets d'art for $23 million at auction to fund an endowment for maintaining the estate. Of course, this isn't their only home. Don't be crazy. They also own a castle.
In any case, Rose is super active on the official Houghton Hall Instagram, and often posts glamorous shots of herself:
She's a Former Model
David married Rose in 2009 when she was just 25, working as a fashion model turned researcher. But make no mistake: her background is also very posh. Rose's maternal grandmother is Lady Elizabeth Lambart, who happens to be the daughter of the 10th Earl of Cavan. Add if you're looking for a royal connection, Lady Elizabeth Lambart was one of Queen Elizabeth's bridesmaids.
She Has Three Very Cute Kids
Rose and David have twin sons named Alexander Hugh George and Oliver Timothy George, and thanks to being ever-so-slightly older, Alexander is the heir apparent to the Marquessate and gets the title Earl of Rocksavage. Meanwhile, his brother is a mere Lord. HOW SAD. Oh, and in 2016 Rose and David welcomed a daughter named Lady Iris Marina Aline Cholmondeley. She's adorable:
Kate and Rose Are Patrons of the Same Charity
Kay, so here's where the "rival" part of "rural rival" comes in. Apparently, Rose and Kate are both patrons of the EACH charity. Which is great, and honestly it is possible for two women to help other people without fighting about it, you guys!
And while wrapping this up, can I just take a moment to point out that David is legit friends with the Middletons? Here he is walking to church in Sandringham with Kate's mom, Carol:
In conclusion: Rose seems cool and 🙄 at this drama.
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How does a lone pair of a central atom affect the dipole moment?
Dipole moment is the degree of polarity, i.e. the seperation of positive and negative charges. But I am not getting the intuition why and how lone pairs affect the polarity and dipole moment. I cannot connect the separation of positive and negative charges definition with lone pair.
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How does lone pair of a central atom affect the dipole moment?
There is no single answer to your question, let me explain. Unlike a typical covalent bond where the electrons are shared between two nuclei and the electron density is spread out over the entire bond, in a lone pair the electrons are not shared and the electron density is more localized around the atom that has the lone pair of electrons. This increased electron density could lead to a more significant contribution from the lone pair electrons to the molecular dipole moment than from electrons spread out more diffusely in a covalent bond. Next we must understand the directionality of the lone pair of electrons. Consider the two molecules pictured below, ammonia and phosphine. The molecules appear to be very similar, they are in the same column in the Periodic Table.
However in ammonia the $\ce{H-N-H}$ angle is around 107 degrees and the molecule is roughly $\ce{sp^3}$ hybridized, the lone pair and the 3 $\ce{N-H}$ bonds roughly pointing towards the corners of a tetrahedron. You can see that in this case (as shown by the arrows, the "arrowhead" end representing the negative end of a dipole), the lone pair on nitrogen will make a contribution to the molecular dipole moment. Next, let's examine phosphine. The $\ce{H-P-H}$ angle is around 90 degrees and the molecule can be viewed as being unhybridized, the lone pair is an $\ce{s}$ orbital and the 3 $\ce{P-H}$ bonds are constructed from phosphorous $\ce{p}$ orbitals. You can see that in this case, the lone pair on phosphorous, due to its spherical symmetry will not make a contribution to the overall molecular dipole moment.
So in summary, a lone pair of electrons can make a significant contribution to the magnitude of a molecular dipole moment due to the fact that they are more localized than bonding electrons and consequently there is a high electron density. But, the directionality (or lack thereof) of the lone pair must also be assessed, since a lack of directionality may preclude it from making a significant contribution to the overall molecular dipole moment.
$\begingroup$ Could you elaborate a bit more on the directionality part? I don't understand why the dipole moment of the lone pair in ammonia points away from the nitrogen atom. Shouldn't more electron density be closer to the nitrogen atom (where nuclear attraction is greater)? This would imply that the dipole moment's direction (due to the lone pair) would be opposite to the one actually observed. $\endgroup$ – Gerard May 24 '15 at 8:34
$\begingroup$ @Gerard The nitrogen nucleus is positively charged. The lone pair electrons are contained in an orbital directed away from the nucleus. The vector describing the nitrogen nucleus - lone pair dipole would be a straight line having it's positive end around the nucleus and its negative end around the center of the lone pair orbital - as I've drawn in the figure above. $\endgroup$ – ron May 24 '15 at 13:49
$\begingroup$ @ron , JD lee says, “ the lone pair has no contribution to he dipole moment of the molecule , if the lone pair is present in the pure s or p orbital as s is spherically symmetrical and p is objected equally in opposite directions” Does this statement agree with your answer? $\endgroup$ – Aaryan Dewan Jul 8 '16 at 4:28
$\begingroup$ @AaryanDewan Yes, read what I say about lone pair "directionality". $\endgroup$ – ron Jul 8 '16 at 12:46
$\begingroup$ @YUSUFHASAN The key word is nucleus. The nucleus contains protons and neutrons and is always positively charged. Add the electrons and you then have a neutral atom. $\endgroup$ – ron Oct 25 '18 at 23:26
Dipole moment can be defined as the product of magnitude of charges and the distance of separation between the charges. Dipole moment may refer to:
Electric dipole moment, the measure of the electrical polarity of a system of charges
Transition dipole moment, the electrical dipole moment in quantum mechanics
Molecular dipole moment, the electric dipole moment of a molecule.
Bond dipole moment, the measure of polarity of a chemical bond
Electron electric dipole moment, the measure of the charge distribution within an electron
Magnetic dipole moment, the measure of the magnetic polarity of a system of charges
Electron magnetic dipole moment
Nuclear magnetic moment, the magnetic moment of an atomic nucleus
Topological dipole moment, the measure of the topological defect charge distribution
The first order term (or the second term) of the multipole expansion of a function
The dipole moment is actually affected by the presence of a lone pair of electrons because the electrons on the central atom can cause shielding effect as the inner orbital electrons does for the outer-orbitals. It can cause hindrances by charge imbalances which could result in imbalance of charges and which could destabilise the atom due to decrease in dipole moment.
Consider a molecule of carbon dioxide where two oxygens are present at each side of carbon:
Here the formal charge on carbon is zero and the same formal charge is there on both the oxygens. Coming to the topic of dipole moments you should consider the lone pair of electrons on oxygen. The lone pair is generally resided on the other side of the bond [as shown in figure]. These electrons are a part of oxygen and these makes oxygen more electronegative because of which the dipole moment increases ans hence the bond becomes stronger.
In most of the cases the central atom in any compound of oxygen is more electropositive atom and electropositive atoms do not contain lone pairs. You can just imagine there are lone pairs on the central atom carbon which could generate some partial negative character in them and hence the bond between them must not be as strong as the bond between an electropositive and electronegative atom.
This all is governed by dipole moment only.
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$\begingroup$ the pure shielding effect is not seen in the MOLECULES they are just seen in ATOMS in order to make you understand just used the term but it does'nt mean that it is as same as in atoms here it just hinders the central atom [make's a sort of covering ] from the attached atoms so that the complete atom is'nt exposed to the central atom and there will surely be a difference in the lenght of bond but this is not what you asked keep this topic aside $\endgroup$ – agha rehan abbas Jun 25 '14 at 17:11
$\begingroup$ i will try to make the same same thing with ammonia $\endgroup$ – agha rehan abbas Jun 25 '14 at 17:12
$\begingroup$ This was hard to read, edit, and I believe most of it is wrong. For example the central atom in $\ce{NH3}$ is the most electronegative element. The picture of $\ce{CO2}$ is just utter garbage and has no source given. The lone pairs of oxygen do not make oxygen more electronegative. $\endgroup$ – Martin - マーチン♦ Oct 10 '17 at 10:56
Lone pair and dipole moment of ozone
Why does the lone pair of phosphine not contribute to its dipole moment?
Why is this PH3 considered to be an unhybridized molecule?
Why can't lone pairs remain in unhybridised orbitals?
Does the distance increase as the polarity increases?
What is the origin of the “positive-to-negative” convention concerning dipole moments in chemistry?
What are dipole moments in a molecule supposed to act upon?
How do you calculate the dipole moment of larger molecules?
Polarity index vs. Dipole moment
What is the need for dipole moment if electronegativity already exists?
Does the dipole moment increase or decrease by increasing the bond length?
Why does acetonitrile have a larger dipole moment and boiling point than acetaldehyde?
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MIND THE GAP – do you know when you’ll receive your State Pension?
by CherryMay | Apr 4, 2017 | Cherry May News
I was speaking at a business event recently and I asked the group this simple question:
Do you know when your State Pension age is?
The response was fairly typical, in that some people had an idea of roughly when this would be but wouldn’t be confident on defining the actual date. The vast majority hadn’t yet checked the gov.uk website to find out and were clearly putting this off to a rainy day in the future.
I then asked a follow up question, which prompted a subtle shift in the minds of the group:
Do you know when your Retirement age is?
Again, there was a mixed response however most appreciated they would ideally like to retire whilst they were still active enough to enjoy retirement. In many cases, a gradual winding down from their working life was seen as the preferable option for them, as opposed to a definitive date at which they stopped work altogether.
For a long time the State Pension age was age 65 for men and age 60 for women. By November 2018 both men and women will have a State Pension age of 65, increasing to 66 by 2020 and continuing to rise thereafter in line with life expectancy.
The Government also plan to raise the minimum age at which an individual can take their private pension savings from 55 to 57 in 2028, at the point that the State Pension age increases to 67.
There are no rules governing the age at which somebody decides to retire, but funding your retirement would usually be through the provision of pensions and/or savings. The key question therefore, is when are you likely to want to start ‘retiring’ and how are you planning to fund your lifestyle?
How are you planning to meet the gap in your income between retiring and receiving your State Pension?
It’s worth considering that around one in eight (12%) men and women are forced to stop working before State Pension age due to ill-health or disability (TUC research – Sept-16). The gap could be wider than you had planned for.
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Introducing the first female Chinese candidate for the London Assembly
By Tomos Povey in Nee Hao Magazine
With just 2 months to go, 5th May will see Londoners excitedly choose their successor to Boris Johnson as the next mayor of London. This election, however, will not only reveal the new mayor, but will also see fourteen constituency and eleven list London Assembly Members either elected or re-elected.
Set up in 2000, the London Assembly is an elected body which has power over policing, transport, housing, planning and the environment. The twenty-five elected members have the role of scrutinising the mayor's policies and representing Londoners. Assembly Members are elected through the Additional Member System.
A lot is at stake. Excitement and celebration could occur but for a slightly different reason.
The first female ethnic Chinese person standing for election for the London Assembly
London Assembly history was made when a political party adopted Merlene Toh Emerson (杜淑真) as their candidate for an Assembly Member.
Merlene, who is the candidate for the Liberal Democrats, is the first female ethnic Chinese person standing for election for the London Assembly. She has been selected as number three on the London wide list and has a strong possibility of being elected if 10% of the vote goes to the Liberal Democrats (names are not on the ballot paper but the party the candidate represents).
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Equity and Choosing Wisely
21 May 2019 | Uncategorised
Equity needs to be embedded across Choosing Wisely programme – Sue Crengle
Associate Professor Sue Crengle says the Choosing Wisely approach has the potential to reduce, maintain or increase inequities – and deliberate consideration of equity is needed across all Choosing Wisely activities.
“We need to consider unintended consequences all the time and use available evidence to help us do this or obtain that evidence. I would really like to see us expand Choosing Wisely to include more equity-focused recommendations.”
Prof Crengle was a keynote speaker at the Choosing Wisely forum held in Wellington on 10 May, and focused on how equity could be embedded into the programme.
The importance of equity
She first outlined why equity was so important in Aotearoa.
“Life expectancy at birth is about seven years less for Māori, for both men and women. Mortality rates for many conditions are higher for Māori as are rates of hospitalisation for those conditions. Conversely, the provision of preventative service such as mammography or cervical screening to Māori and Pacific peoples is lower than to the provision to non-Māori non-Pacific women. “Ricci Harris and her colleagues have done excellent work looking at the prevalence of ethnic discrimination in a range of sectors, including in the health sector. They have clearly demonstrated that Māori and Pacific people are more likely to report experiencing ethnic discrimination in the health system and that this experience is associated with adverse health outcomes across a range of conditions.
“We need to be very mindful of this and think carefully about cultural competence and how we are communicating with people who are may not necessarily have had positive health system experiences. However, while good communication and high health literacy is essential, it is a limited subset of the actions that are needed to address equity in Choosing Wisely programmes. A broader range of actions are needed to ensure Choosing Wisely does not increase inequities and ideally reduces inequities. The health system and health professionals also play important roles in determining outcomes.”
An equity focus must be explicit
Prof Crengle says programmes that do not consider equity in their design and implementation can inadvertently increase inequities or maintain them.
“There are unintended consequences that arise from this failure to consider equity. For example, in the 1990s the back-to-sleep health promotion campaign to reduce sudden infant deaths was implemented in ways that were more effective for non-Māori. In addition, the messages around where baby slept were more effective in a non-Māori population. As a result, there was greater uptake of the messages by non-Māori resulting in a rapid reduction of non-Māori SIDS and no real change in Māori SIDS. We saw a massive blow out of inequity.
“Subsequently, the Māori SIDS prevention programme was implemented and undertook a range of activities including providing culturally appropriate recommendations around where babies sleep. As a result, Māori SIDS rates have fallen. So even though in the 90s SIDS was more common in the Māori community, the original back-to-sleep programme was not designed or implemented in ways that were appropriate or effective for Māori and had the unintended consequence of increasing inequities.”
She says another example of where wise choices might increase inequities is the messaging that antibiotic prescribing for upper respiratory tract infections and sore throats is inappropriate as these are usually viral infections.
“In Māori children and young people or adults who have had previous rheumatic fever, this universal message may lead to harm if there is untreated group A strep throat and therefore the risk of an episode of rheumatic fever.
“The messaging needed to be more nuanced, should have taken into account differences in rheumatic fever risk and should have recommended different approaches to managing sore throats.”
Equity focus lacking in Choosing Wisely Aotearoa
Prof Crengle noted that the New Zealand Choosing Wisely Mission statement, like most international Choosing Wisely programmes, does not explicitly consider equity. In addition, of the 32 organisations in New Zealand and Australasia that have Choosing Wisely recommendations, the NZ College of Public Health Medicine was the only one to specifically consider equity in its recommendations and supporting documentation.
“This is an example of great leadership from that college. Their first recommendation is specifically about health equity, two others explicitly include equity in the recommendation, and a fourth recommendation includes consideration of the impacts of programmes on equity.
“It may be that other colleges considered equity in their recommendations, however this wasn’t apparent from the text.”
She challenged health professional groups to include at least one equity-focused recommendation, including increasing the use of high-value investigations or treatments for Māori and other groups that currently have low access to these.
“To do this, colleges need to have good data about inequity in their area and this includes information about epidemiology, outcomes and inequities across the investigation and treatment pathways. Once these data are known, equity focused specific ‘do less’ or ‘do more’ recommendations can be formulated.”
Prof Crengle says she was pleased to find a document on the Choosing Wisely New Zealand website that specifically addresses equity considerations.
“In this document Choosing Wisely notes the need for partnership with Māori in governance and design of the campaign, and monitoring for equity and evaluation of programme impacts. It recommends New Zealand colleges take equity into account when developing lists of recommendations and provide clear guidance when the recommendations should not be applied to all population groups.
“It also notes the need for health professionals to practice in culturally competent ways to make sure they are able to understand patient and whānau values and preferences, and recognises the need for patient resources to incorporate and reflect the views and needs of Māori and other groups.”
‘Do less’ and ‘do more’ approaches
Prof Crengle talked about the importance of have a ‘do more’ as well as a ‘do less’ approach.
“Gout provides an interesting example of both a ‘do more’ and ‘do less’ recommendation. The prevalence of gout is two or three times higher in Māori and Pacific populations, and the hospitalisation rates for gout are four times higher for Māori and nine times higher in Pacific populations when compared to non-Māori, non-Pacific.
“Use of urate lowering therapy is recommended for people who have recurrent gout. However, although Māori and Pacific peoples are more affected by gout, fewer receive urate-lowering therapy. A ‘do more’ recommendation around the use of urate-lowering therapy in Māori and Pacific populations could assist with reducing this inequity.
“Conversely, the use of non-steroidals could be a ‘do less’ recommendation. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories can be used to manage an acute gout flare, but they can have significant drawbacks, particularly in relation to kidney injury and cardiovascular disease.
“Doing more urate lowering and prescribing fewer non-steroidals could reduce inequities in gout prevalence and hospitalisation.”
Addressing equity in Choosing Wisely
She had a number of recommendations on how Choosing Wisely Aotearoa could embed equity within its programmes and activities and therefore avoid unintended adverse consequences.
“It would be helpful for Choosing Wisely to explicitly embed equity practices across the programme, strengthening the current capacity and capability of Choosing Wisely governance and operational groups to consider and address issues of equity.
“I also recommend Choosing Wisely considers expanding the programme focus from reducing and avoiding low value and inappropriate interventions to include promoting high value and appropriate interventions being provided to groups that are currently under represented.”
She says ensuring that at least one of the five recommendations made by colleges specifically focuses on reducing a known inequity in an investigation or treatment has the potential to make an important contribution to equity.
“Another strategy to address inequity is to eliminate instances where people are giving high value treatment or investigations inappropriately. That is, they might not meet the criteria for these investigations or treatments but they receive them anyway.
“It is also important to ensure information about addressing inequities in Choosing Wisely campaigns and interventions is included in the guidance documents on the website. The level of experience, capability and confidence to consider and address inequities varies across the health sector, and stronger guidance will be valuable for those with less experience, capability and confidence.”
She encouraged the Choosing Wisely programme to consider whether a low-value investigation or treatment is low value for all populations.
“For example, throat swabs might be a low value test for New Zealand European young people but be a higher value test for Māori and Pacific young people because of the risk of rheumatic fever.
“Also consider who is receiving the low value test? Are Māori more likely to receive low value tests or treatments. If access to low value tests or treatments is reduced will they then receive greater access to high value tests and treatments? If not, the impact of reducing low value testing might be to increase inequities, assuming that low value tests and treatments have a net positive benefit greater than doing nothing.”
Prof Crengle’s presentation is available on the Choosing Wisely website.
Choosing Wisely New Zealand is partnering with Te Ohu Rata o Aotearoa – Maori Medical Practitioners Association (Te ORA) – to do a research project to improve shared decision making between health professionals and Māori consumers and their whānau, with the goal of supporting more equitable health outcomes for Māori.
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What causes the texture difference between Greek style yogurt and regular yogurt?
In the US, Greek-style yogurt and regular yogurt are both made with cow's milk, yet they have a distinctly different texture.
When I described the texture of Greek yogurt to my nutritionist, she used the word "pithy". It, to me, feels like a thin layer of fuzz (like the skin of a peach) gets left on the surfaces of my mouth when I eat it.
Initial thought would tell me that it's because Greek yogurt has less water in it, but I made some homemade yogurt last weekend, using Greek yogurt for a culture, and despite being quite thin, it still had that pithy texture.
What gives Greek yogurt this texture? Or, what makes regular yogurt not have this texture?
ShaunaShauna
See also the related question 'What is the difference between Greek yogurt and Plain yogurt?'. – Chris Steinbach Dec 9 '12 at 11:34
I would describe it as an almost chalky texture. Greek yogurt is typically strained 3+ times before packaging and in most cases is made from dairy with a higher fat content. The tang and texture are due to the whey being almost completely removed from the yogurt. The higher milk serum content (whey) in US yogurt makes it sweeter and obviously less viscous.
BrendanBrendan
Whey doesn't make it less tangy, the reason is the different fermentation. Traditionally, yoghurts on the Balkan peninsula are made with Lactobacillicus Bulgaricus instead of Streptococcus Debrucii, which makes a more sour yoghurt. A good manufacturer will use the strain anywhere in the world for greek-style yoghurt. Also, sourness depends on the fermentation temperature, with warmer fermentation producing more sour yoghurt, in extreme cases with acetic acid in addition to the lactic acid. – rumtscho♦ Dec 8 '12 at 0:27
rumtscho, so why did you post your comment as an answer? – FuzzyChef Dec 8 '12 at 5:11
After creating a new batch using the same process as my first one, but with a different, non-Greek, starter yogurt (which uses a different set and balance of bacteria than the starter I used for my first batch), I found that the texture was the same as my starter yogurt and was without the pithy texture.
Therefore, it seems that it is, in fact, the difference in fermentation, which depends on the types of bacteria cultures in a given yogurt that determine the texture of Greek vs non-Greek yogurt.
Greek yoghurt (as sold by us) is obtained by means of final filtration, to remove the residual acidic water. Method to do it home.
Prepare before the yogurt using the machine normally, following the instructions.
Place a strainer into a bowl. Place the strainer inside a tightly woven cotton cloth.
Pour the yogurt in cotton cloth. It does not matter if you just did, it is okay the next day also.
At this point, wait for the whey drip into the bowl, for a couple of hours or more.
The whey is what gives the flavor a bit sour to the normal yougurt. In a couple of hours you get the thick yogurt. The more time passes, the more it becomes thick yogurt. After 4-5 hours, becomes like cream cheese.
During the filtering, every so often, it is good to reshoot the yogurt with a spoon, so that the more dense (that it lies in contact with the cotton cloth) not makes a "cap" to the more still in the surface.
PS By us in Italy yogurt is made with both, Lactobacillicus Bulgaricus and Streptococcus Debrucii. In addition we put probiotic ferments.
The Russian microbiologist Ilya Ilyich Mečnikov isolated Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. And recognized that these Lactobacillus were responsible for the process of breaking down lactose into galactose and glucose. These "ferment" act with a mechanism proto simbiotic: streptococcus works first, creating the conditions for the lactobacillus do the work of breaking down lactose.
Although opinions are sketchy at best, today, in contrast to what is touted by advertising, it is believed that these two enzymes play no active role in the human body: in fact, they die as soon as they come into contact with gastric juices human, I can not stand the acidity
By the result of the positive feedback the use of probiotic ferments in the medical field, today some manufacturers have begun to add yogurt to their products. The probiotic ferments, unlike the Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, are able to withstand the free acidity of gastric juices, to survive and replicate in the gastrointestinal tract. Since, generally, as bacteria already present in the human body, they are able to restore the bacterial flora to a normal state, when this has been compromised as a result of treatment with antibiotics, by stress or by improper nutrition.
The probiotic ferments exercise also a positive effect in many processes of digestion and prevent intestinal infections and attacks by fungi, strengthen the immune system produce bacteriocins, the so-called "natural antibiotics". The main probiotic ferments added in the fermentation process are the following: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus lactis, Bifidobacterium bifidum.
The fermented milk obtained from their action deviates slightly from yogurt (traditionally obtained only with the use of Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus), giving rise, rather, to a Kefir.
Cascabel♦
violadaprilevioladaprile
I won't try to edit your copy again, but you may wish to use the word "whey" instead of "serum"... in this context, serum does not make sense. – SAJ14SAJ Apr 14 '13 at 16:04
Sorry, I'm not english. And my English is very bad. As suggested from your admins, I use Google translator. Please, try to understand. Sorry again. – violadaprile Apr 14 '13 at 16:07
@violadaprile It's fine, we know not everyone is a native speaker. But when the native speakers do come along and try to help out, please avoid rolling back their edits - I'm not sure if it was deliberate or not, but you reversed all the corrections SAJ14SAJ made. (If you want to recover them, you can look at the revision history.) And while Google translate is certainly pretty cool, you might also find an Italian-English dictionary more helpful for specific cases; I'm sure there's a good one online somewhere! – Cascabel♦ Apr 14 '13 at 16:32
I didn't reverse anything, not intentionally - I just changed "serum" with "whey", as suggested. I don't know about any other changhement... – violadaprile Apr 14 '13 at 16:35
Again I ask your pardon. But since I'm a journalist, among other things, just on food and cooking, I thought I could make a useful contribution. Otherwise it does not matter. – violadaprile Apr 14 '13 at 16:40
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[The War Within the Union High Command: Politics and Generalship During the Civil War by Thomas J. Goss. (Lawrence, KS: University Press of Kansas, 2003. Pp. 271, $34.95, Hardback, notes. ISBN:0-7006-1263-7)]
The Lincoln administration’s use of political generals in the Union army’s high command has a definite image problem in the eyes of both historians and the general public. Thomas Goss enthusiastically sets out to improve this view in his book The War Within the Union High Command. Far from Henry Halleck’s claim that placing amateurs in uniform was “simply murder”, Goss argues that political generals were a necessary offshoot of contemporary partisan politics and national culture and were in the end vital to Union victory.
One of the problems of studying political generals is formulating an all-encompassing definition of just what makes an officer a political general. Goss uses three major criteria: (1) the person must jump from civilian life immediately to general officer rank and command, (2) the candidate’s pre-war career must be a political one, and (3) a political general must lack enough previous military experience to justify an appointment as a general officer purely on a military basis. Of course, exceptions abound, and the author freely admits it.
Though many are mentioned in the text, the author has selected six high-ranking generals to focus on. These are equally divided between West Point trained professional officers (Halleck, Grant, and Sherman) and politicians (Ben Butler, Nathaniel Banks, and John Logan). The list is a good one, though the inclusion of Logan can be quibbled with. To begin with, he fails the first of Goss’s criteria in that he began the war as a regimental commander. More important, the validity of comparison suffers because, unlike the other five generals, Logan did not have long-standing independent command at the army level. His inclusion appears to be mostly for balance, to show that some political generals had considerable tactical skill.
Using a long list of examples, Goss examines America’s long standing dual military tradition that has career officers fighting alongside amateurs of natural ability and character. Though the process began at the end of 1864, generalship did not take on the qualities of a true exclusive profession until after the Civil War ended. Politicians and the general public had at least as much regard for the self-made adaptable citizen-soldier as they did for the West Point “clique”, probably more so. Lincoln certainly embraced this dual tradition, it was just a question if the political gains of the amateurs outweighed the costs of their military defeats. Goss argues that the president had distinctly different expectations of professional and political generals. West Pointers were expected to win military victories and political generals were to recruit, rally public support for the war, and advance the government’s political aims at home and at the front. Proof of this is in Lincoln’s swift removal of professionals after a single large defeat while he continued to place constantly defeated men like Banks and Butler in one important army-level command after another.
Goss argues for a new assessment of Civil War generalship in which political skills are valued as highly as tactical ability. All generals in a civil war must be politicians to some degree. For advancement, both officer types relied similarly on patronage and political intrigue. The author also makes the intriguing point that political generals made better department commanders of occupied territory as they were more in-tune with the partisan politics and war aims of the Lincoln administration and could use their political skills to better regulate the populace.
All of Goss’s arguments have merit but he sometimes overreaches when illustrating his points. In attempting to prove his assertion that both amateurs and professionals had similarly mixed military results (especially early in the war), the author uses data points that are too one-sided in number and uses parameters that are so subjective in nature that useful conclusions cannot really be formed. Additionally, Goss exaggerates the military successes of some of the political generals while minimizing the costs of their defeats. As an example, he gives Butler too much credit for what were essentially naval victories at New Orleans and Hatteras Inlet.
Not everyone will agree with the author’s bolder assertions, but The War Within the Union High Command is a thought-provoking book that the specialist and general reader alike can enjoy. Those interested in the subject of political generals and the evolution of the American concept of generalship will want this book on their shelves at home.
(Reprinted with the permission of North and South Magazine, originally appeared in vol. 7 #6, reviewed by Andrew Wagenhoffer)
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Christopher's Headspace
Sellout! Notes Reflecting on Retail Island
December 28, 2017 January 3, 2018 christophernosnibor
I’m at a stage where promoting my writing feels beyond me, and I certainly don’t expect there to be a plethora of reviews and interview requests surrounding the publication of my new book, my first proper work of fiction and first output of any sustained length in a full five years. This explanation, apology, dissective reflection, whatever it may be, is likely to be as close to getting under the skin of a book that developed in two distinct but equally difficult phases as will happen.
Not so long ago in real terms – two years ago, maybe – I was working on three projects simultaneously: a concise but monograph-length academic work on postmodernism, a long, long exploratory novel, and a story that was partly inspired by JG Ballard’s later works, but primarily by the bleak landscape surrounding the office space my job had recently located to. Within a few months of the relocation, the inspiration for the latter work proved to the cause for all three projects to ultimately halt.
The venue depicted in Retail Island as The Orchard Carvery was the place where a number of sections, particularly in the early stages, were written, and the mind-numbing dialogue I found myself transcribing in the name of making art that was credible and close to life proved to be a major contributor to my creativity – such as it was – drying up. Having transferred from a town-centre office close to my home, to an out-of-town office in a location almost identical to that in which the book is set, a full hour’s journey away, I found my mornings starting earlier and my evenings starting later, but, worst of all, whereas I had once had access to pubs and coffee shops where I could write, there was only the carvery as an option for lunchtime writing. Increasingly, I found myself either walking to Asda or WHS Smith or Sainsbury’s for something to do over the course of a 20-minute lunch break, or otherwise failing to leave my desk or taking any kind of break at all.
At what point does enlisting a friend to help cross the boundary into an abuse of power? This was a question I began asking myself after I received a promotion. Finding myself managing a team, I charged one of my staff with the task of making sure I took a lunch break. Was it wrong? This question would ultimately resurface in the writing, which, in hindsight, only became possible once enforced lunch breaks came into effect. I’m aware that assigning ‘tasks’ is in a different league from parading one’s cock, but in a climate whereby I’ve been subjected to the opinion that performing a piece about suicidal self-loathing without a trigger warning is more or less the same as committing rape, I’ve found myself questioning even my most basic assumptions. Given the graphic nature of some scenes – and again, given events over the course of the last few months – I even began to doubt whether it was right to publish. But the function of art is to challenge. Art that does not challenge is merely entertainment. As such, I make no apologies.
Retail Island is in no way autobiographical. I cannot stress this enough. As with many of my works, it’s an exercise, and an idea taken to its (il)logical conclusion. A serious, Ballard-influenced dystopia set in a parallel present on the one hand, it’s also rich in irony and parody, and is not a work designed to be taken as seriously as its surface suggests. The ‘love interest’ strand is simply my exploiting convention, and the apparent lack of irony in its execution is, in fact, a double irony.
Initially, my new job made writing impossible. I was exhausted, anxietised, immersed in the job. The new role brought with it a lot more stress and anxiety for minimal financial reward. With lunch breaks resumed, I ultimately returned to writing, both lunchtimes and evenings, and the project which had stalled at around the 3,600 word-mark began to flow, and I chiselled out the remaining 27,000 words in under three months. During this time, I found myself again, at least to an extent. I stepped back from the precipice of being a corporate machine, and reclaimed my mantle of being a writing machine. But the elation of production was tinged with the guilt of advantage.
On resuming writing, I remembered that I tend to work best when I have an audience, someone – or some people – I can sling chunks of text to by email, as they emerge. It’s less about feedback (and certainly not about validation) than about targets in some vague way. Most of the books I’ve written have been produced to tight, self-imposed, constraints. THE PLAGIARIST had to contain 200 pages of text and be completed inside three months. Because. A number of other works evolved because I promised – half-joking – to send various people either a page of text or 500 words a day. Perhaps it ties in with my other jobs, as a corporate whore and a music reviewer: give me a deadline and I’ll work to it. And I’ll deliver. So, on finding a willing recipient for regular instalments of my work-in-progress, Retail Island grew quickly. I spent less time thinking, and more time writing. And more time writing meant less time focusing on the causes and symptoms of my stress and anxiety – something else which fed into the book as the protagonist finds himself increasingly tormented by anxiety.
This again is something that’s played into my daily life. I’ve suffered from stress and anxiety. I still do. It’s become apparent that a number of people I now manage do, too. I’m increasingly aware of everyday mental health issues, and I’m also one of the worst at dealing with my own. But, moving on…
Retail Island is in no way autobiographical, but the characters and locations are real. Or versions of people and places which are real. I find it easier to write people and places I can visualise.
A large portion of my posts on various websites, including my own, as well as on social media and the sites of lit zines who interviewed or published me in the past have disappeared without trace over the last decade, but those that remain will likely attest that I’ve long advocated the practise of ‘write what you know’. This isn’t a stance against imagination: it’s just that personally, I find it easier to acquire details of a dismal office location while working in a dismal office, and to decorate a low-budget, lowest-common-denominator carvery with detail while frequenting a low-budget, lowest-common-denominator carvery.
For me, life will inevitably inform my art, and it was ever thus. So, for better or worse, a number of characters – a couple in particular – resemble people I know or otherwise work alongside. Their physical characteristics and various quirks, not to mention other details only they will recognise, have been woven into the fabric of their fictional counterparts. This is something I have done throughout my writing career, and no, the subjects aren’t always aware, often for reasons apparent. But Retail Island is a sci-fi novel, at least in the Ballardian sense. As such, the characters are largely ciphers and cardboard cut-outs: they are vehicles and tropes, and not designed to carry emotional resonance. As such, even those based on people I know and like are subject to a distancing, a detachment. These are not the people I know: these are characters, and delineated, two-dimensional ones at that.
To return to the question of power and its abuse: this has long been a topic of interest: having never had any tangible power previously, I’ve always been at the receiving end of any abuse – not ‘bad’ abuse, but the kind of abuse which keeps a person down. I now have a small degree of power. I’m mindful not to abuse it, but there’s always a risk – especially in the current climate – that an off-the-cuff comment could lead to trouble. What do you do?
For the record, I do not work at a pharmaceutical company. But I do work in an office, and like any office, it’s riven with sexual tension. This, paired with the power debate, prompted one of the narrative threads before the whole Harvey Weinstein thing broke. I don’t know if it now looks like I’m trying to cash in on the zeitgeist here, or simply being exploitative. But some of the interactions I have witnessed – none nearly as extreme as the majority of scenes depicted in Retail Island – have made me scrutinise what goes on in workplace environments, and what people accept despite feeling uncomfortable.
I have a broad guideline for writing: observe everything, then leave 85% out. I adhered to this while composing Retail Island. The omissions provided space for the fiction. And beneath a more serious, genre-sculpted work than my previous efforts, all of the elements which featured previously are still present, just in a different form.
The use of repetition is much more subtle than in several of my previous works: instead of replicating phrases and scenes wholesale, a la Stewart Home (in turn appropriating Richard Allen) the repetitions are more narrative-based, with scenes and ideas seemingly looping, with a view to creating a sense of temporal dislocation. Think Alain Robbe-Grillet, perhaps. In keeping with the way the central character, Robert Ashton, feels he is constantly stonewalled and making no progress, so the narrative continually returns the reader to appoint of stasis and frustration.
As with all of my works, despite possessing a linear narrative and adhering broadly to many literary conventions, genre trappings and all (I’ve completely avoided any form of cut-up here), the ultimate aim of Retail Island is frustration (to a greater or lesser extent). But hopefully, the brutal violence, gratuitously detailed sex scenes (which are actually integral to the plot as it happens), and explosions will provide enough entertainment to counter the frustration.
Retail Island is published by Clinicality Press on 1 January 2018. It’s available to order now via THIS LINK.
Christopher Nosnibor’s Guide to Being a Music Reviewer – Part Six
December 20, 2015 christophernosnibor
It’s been just over a year since I posted the last of the five previous ‘Guide to Being a Music Reviewer’ posts. I’ve been busy, launching my own site – Aural Aggravation – while drowning in emails with downloads and streams, offering interviews and live shows, and wading through endless CD. To be clear, I’m certainly not complaining about any of this. But equally, I’m not getting rich off any of this: my reviews for other sites are unpaid, and Aural Aggravation is ad-free as a matter of principle.
Generally, I keep the CD I get sent if they’re any good, the bulk of the remainder I donate to charity shops. However, occasionally, I will find I’m running out of space and stick a handful up on eBay (though I’m always mindful never to list anything prior to release date, or even until a fair while after so as not to take potential sales from the artist). I tend to start all of my sales with a .99p starting bid, because ultimately, it’s more about getting rid of stuff than profiteering.
Now, it’s not often I’ll gripe about specific personal matters, but on this occasion, it feels appropriate, given that it ties in with the broader issue of the economics of music reviewing, the music industry and beyond.
Earlier this week I sold an album with a sole bid at .99p. Three days after the auction closed, the buyer paid through PayPal with the message ‘second class post is fine.’ So the following day, in my lunch break, I went to the post office and sent it by second class post (and obtained proof of posting, of course).
Two days later, I received the following message:
so pleased with cd but was about to register my dissatisfaction with postage and system refers me back to you.,,,,i find 1 pound 50p excessive for a 72p stamp and a recycled jiffy….over 100% mark up on postage
I was rather miffed by this. 100% markup on the postage itself, maybe – at least on the face of it – but in context, the complaint seemed, well, just a bit twatty. But of course, the customer is always right, supposedly, and so I elected for diplomacy and replied as follows:
I’m sorry you’re unhappy with the cost of P&P.
I charge a flat rate p&p for CDs, although actual costs do vary. For example, ones in jewel cases etc. tend to come in heavier, and I usually use first class, which is (on average) around £1.25-1.65. I always recycle jiffies, not simply for economy to me, but to keep packaging costs down for buyers, and for the good of the environment.
However, you did advise in your delivery instructions that second class was fine. I therefore used second class as requested, hence the lower cost of the stamp.
I would add that eBay take 15p in fees off the 99p sale price of the CD, and another 10p in fees for my p&p costs postage. PayPal in turn deduct 28p on a transaction of £2.49, meaning I make on average 71p per CD (ignoring the cost of tape, etc, and the time it takes to pack and post it), although granted, on this occasion, I’ll have made £1.41.
That said, I’m willing to refund you 70p if you so wish.
I genuinely believed he would be shamed into making a deal of 70p, given that he’d purchased a fairly recent album, in mint conditions and with a press release thrown in, for £2.49, within 48 hours of making payment.
Instead, he accepted the offer, saying “that would be appreciated”.
It’s more than I can say for his custom. If you want to get rich, don’t become a music reviewer.
eBay: where tossers shop for bargains and complain that their bargain wasn’t quite bargain enough
Corporate Christmas
December 13, 2015 December 26, 2015 christophernosnibor
This piece was penned with a view to fitting the ‘Black Friday’ theme of December’s Fictions of Every Kind spoken word night at The Wharf Chambers, Leeds, on 30th November 2015 (which, incidentally, was great, with a good mix of writers of outstanding quality, and a brilliant atmosphere in a super venue).
‘Corporate Christmas’ is a part of the ever-expanding and presently ongoing ‘Rage Monologues’ project, and as such, is designed first and foremost as a performance piece. However, as I’m aware my live performances are few and far between, and tend to take place in the north of England, there are may who won’t be able to hear this material. So, in the spirit of the season, I thought I’d share this piece, which doesn’t feature in the tour edition pamphlet of The Rage Monologues, here.
It’s all about the money. But at a certain point, the money becomes theoretical. Top-flight executives, boards of directors, the upper echelons of the corporate hierarchy, I get. No, that’s not true. What I get is that it takes a certain kind of person to become a top-flight executive, a director on the board, to scale the heights and reach the upper echelons of the corporate hierarchy. A sociopath, no more and no less. I will never understand the mindset, the megalomania that drives such criminal disregard for everything other than money. They’re so far removed from the reality of the everyday, so distanced from the shop floor, they’re effectively exempt. They’re wired differently. They don’t see their employees as humans. They don’t see their customers as human. They never hear the voices of the downtrodden, the weary, the world at large. They can’t hear us cry out, fists raised.
You’ve got the money.
You’ve got the status.
You’ve got the power.
You’ve got the control.
You’re fucking us all over.
You don’t see the planet as a finite resource. Everything exists for your benefit. And nothing is ever enough. You have everything already. What more can you possibly want? More… always more. Because money doesn’t just talk. It buys whatever the fuck you want. Want it? Buy it. Because you can.
What do you want? World domination!
When do you want it? Yesterday!
Competition? You’ve bought the competition, and shut it down.
Regulation? You laugh in the face of it. You’ve bought the regulators.
Government? You’ve bought the government. The parties are in your pocket, paid off with the money not spent on paying tax. You’re not the law – you’ve bought the law.
But the countless other layers of management, from the cringing petty bureaucrats at the lower managerial levels, to the ones who command payola and power but don’t own a fleet of yachts or several Pacific islands… I get where they’re coming from. And they, they’re the worst fucking scum.
You, you’ve also got the money – not as much, but just enough to think you’re special, to afford the finer things in life, not least of all thanks to the company credit card, the expense account. Like you fucking need it on your salary – pleading poverty while cruising in your Audi, smugging it up, your 2.4 kids in private schools and destined for top universities and to follow in your patent leather footsteps.
You’ve got the status – not as much as the real high-flyers, but club class will do. You’ve got enough to flash it around, to swan off on management away days and three-hour “working lunches”, plotting espionage and tax avoidance on your iPhones while chilling in first-class lounge suites making like your lives are so pressured, while not having the first clue what it’s like to have to worry about the bills – your pampered wives sipping Pinot Grigot from balloon glasses on leather corner sofas in front of a 60” flatscreen while wearing a white fluffy dressing gown, perish the thought they might break a nail in a five-bed townhouse with the heating cranked up to thirty.
You’ve got the power – not world domination, but you’ve got a hotline to the gods of business, and they know people who know people who know people who know people and the next thing, you’ve bought into Europe and you’ve got steer on the TTIP… so you’ve got power enough to throw around, enough to make you feel good while holding others down. You need to hold them down, keep them in their place.
You’ve got the control – just enough to live out your fantasies of power play. Those rebels and potential usurpers… you know how to dispense with them. Dissent? Crush it! Remove it! Yes, there are ways and means to sidestep legislation about unfair dismissal and discrimination… show them the door. No-one’s going to stop your march.
We need to make cuts to boost profit! The shareholders have spoken! The directors have spoken!
So what do you do? What do you do? Front-line staff every time: you’ll never see management voting for a cull of management, a stripping back of the layers of the hierarchy, no. Because it’d be like turkeys voting for Christmas. You’ve got just one interest, and that’s self-interest.
So you stand there in your sharp suit with your company laptop rucksack, your sharp haircut and your buzzwords, making like you actually give a fuck as you apologise for the cuts, the redundancies as you lay off yet more staff, just to protect your own bonus. Cunt.
You think you hold the power, that you have ownership. But you’re all part of the same system. The capitalist system. You’re still climbing over one another to attain material goods, more and more and more, and nothing is ever enough.
You don’t own capitalism: capitalism owns you. You’re still a part of the system, a system the purpose of which is to make people buy shit they don’t need with money they don’t have.
The Blind Lead the Blind, Pig: Craft Brewers vs Crafty Brewers
January 27, 2015 January 27, 2015 christophernosnibor
Today, a colleague of mine presented me with a bottle-shaped wrap of newspaper. On inspection, the newsprint looked to be slightly yellowed and aged, and the stories similarly ancient, with headlines about flappers, jazz and the like.
It looked better when I received it than on arrival home
Within the clandestine-looking wrap (which was rather torn and tatty-looking by the time I’d carted it home in my messenger bag, which was full of CDs and my Asus notebook) was a bottle of cider. He’d received a crate of Blind Pig cider for Christmas from the boyfriend of one of his daughters: he happens to be involved in the brewing industry in some kind of sales capacity. My colleague seemed to think he was in fact employed by Carlsberg or a similar major, but he was intrigued by the cider, which appeared to be an entirely independent venture. He wanted my opinion, knowing me to be something of an enthusiast and not entirely lacking in knowledge or expertise where alcoholic beverages are concerned.
Fake newspaper wrapping, and all that jazz
Indeed, the information on the elegantly-shaped and vintage-looking bottle, with its suitably retro labels gave precious little away, and the same is true of their website. Pretty much all on-line coverage is devoted to rave reviews of its pop-up prohibition-themed launch event. Moreover, inspecting what I had brought home and which now sat on my kitchen table all looked distinctly prohibition-era US: the bottle’s capacity, 16.9 US fl oz, and the alcohol content, 8 per cent proof. there’s no question that they’ve gone all out for cultivating a strong image and a brand that’s all about cult cred.
But here’s where they’ve slipped. Anyone with any real knowledge wouldn’t need to look at the rear label, which confirmed the brew was produced ‘in the EU’ and that its alcohol content was 4% ABV. All these bullshitters who try to look hard and / or cool by referring to drinks – spirits in particular – by their ‘proof’ strength are only airing their ignorance in public. Wow, you’re drinking a whisky or vodka that’s 80% proof? Must be tough… oh, no, wait, it’s only a regular 40% ABV. It won’t turn you blind, sunshine. And the nicely-shaped bottle is of course 500ml in capacity, 68ml short of a proper pint thanks for the metricisation of, well, everything.
Nice bottle neck
So, what’s pitched as a ‘premium’ cider for ‘connoisseurs’ and therefore ‘superior’ and ‘edgy’, with its unusual flavour (Blind Pig Cider comes in threw flavours: whiskey, honey and apple; rum and poached pair; bourbon and blueberry, with a bottle of the whiskey, honey and apple perched on my decidedly post-millennium IKEA pine folding table), is starting to look very like another exercise on kitsch marketing of something ultimately mainstream trendy, namely fruit-flavoured ciders.
Neat label
So how is this different from, say, Dark Fruits Strongbow? Well, I’d question just how much it is. It’s light, it’s fizzy and however hard you chill it’s, it’s incredibly sweet. The flavour isn’t unpleasant, and there is a smoky, peaty tang, a hint of charcoal that hints at single malt and bourbon. And yes, bourbon is sweet in comparison to the majority of single malts (the raisin and honey hints of something like Jura excepted) but even accepting that we’re talking about whiskey and not whisky, this isn’t that kind of sweetness. Actually’ let’s unpack that flavour set again: whiskey, honey and apple. The honey speaks for itself, and you’d expect sweetness from it, but again, honey beers like Waggledance aren’t as cloying as this, and as for apple… wait,apple flavoured cider? that’s beyond audacious. What next, grape flavoured wine? Gin flavoured gin? Milk flavoured mikshakes? The point is, unless it’s a ‘flavoured’ cider, it should be apple flavoured, no? Well, actually, no: cider should taste of fermented apples and have a crisp tartness, whereas this has that claggy, artificial apple sweetness. It’s simply not refreshing.
Sorry, favourite festival glass
While they’ve done a good job of creating a mystique around the product and hiding any major brewery connections, it feels like a huge con, another example of the mainstream hijacking burgeoning trends, specifically the craft brewing fad that’s all the rage right now. A real ‘craft’ cider wouldn’t use spirit flavourings, of that I’m certain: this hasn’t been near a drop of whisky, or an apple as far as I can tell.
Sipping this syrupy fizz, I’m reminded of both Kopparberg and the deceptive marketing of Blue Moon beer, which despite its independent ‘handcrafted’ appearance, is produced and marketed by MillerCoors, and its cloudiness isn’t a natural unfiltered haze but the result of a ‘clouding agent’ being added. In turn, it’s no different from a major record label creating a subsidiary that’s pitched to all intents and purposes as being ‘independent’ as a vehicle for pushing ‘alternative’ band signings that present a sanitised, mass-market version of the underground scene. it’s the way of the world, and the way of capitalist markets: most innovations and revolutions rise from the underground, from the zero-budget, and as soon as there’s a sustained groundswell, the big corporations come sniffing around wanting a piece of the action.
While I expect the origins (and the source of its bankrolling) will be revealed one way or another in due course, the bottom line is that Blind Pig Cider ain’t what it presents itself as being (c’mon, real newsprint would be cooler and more environmentally sound than ersatz repro newspaper wrappings, as real apples would be more appealing than a syrupy synthetic shot of flavour) and nor is it especially good: I have a very real need to cleanse my palette with a can of Scrumpy Jack.
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September 23, 2014 September 23, 2014 christophernosnibor
I’ve got half an hour and a lot to do. Namely, I need to bank some cheques. I need to post a package. I need some athlete’s foot treatment and some sleeping tablets, plus some batteries. I need to move.
The world has other ideas. I’m not paranoid, I don’t think the world is against me or that it’s some kind of conspiracy. But why has the world decided to descend on the city centre during my lunch break, and to shuffle around at an aimless crawl? Hasn’t anyone else got anything better to do? Where’s the urgency? How does anyone get anything done? Life’s too short to gawp and lick at every shop window, to stop for a breather every third step. If these dinosaurs don’t get out of my way I’m going to saw my toes off right in front of them while they dawdle over bath salts and nail polish in the narrow aisles of Boots. Chances are though that they wouldn’t even notice, making my statement for nought. Still, I make it out alive and without leaving any corpses in my wake. I consider this a major achievement, but my jaw’s aching with the constant grinding of my teeth.
The dregs of humanity have descended on the Post Office in time for my arrival. A man in his 60s lumbers and lurches down the pavement at a crawl, pointing at windows and bouncing off walls. I slow my pace, unable to pass him as I near my destination. He swerves into the open doorway, looks around surprised, staggers back a couple of paces almost stepping on my toes, then rolls forward a stuttering step or two to take an unsteady position in the queue. I take my place behind him, mindful to keep my distance. His leather jerkin, stained and greasy, stinks. He’s mumbling constantly to himself… “My girlfriend… yes, indeed.” He spits into his hand, then dusts the rancid jacket down with the spittle from his palm.
A woman striving hard to affect a well-to-do air as she puffed her checks and satchel-like eyebags entered the office behind me and immediately stands apart from the queue and positions herself behind the person being served at the nearest kiosk. Perhaps she didn’t understand the concept of queuing or simply considered herself to be above such plebeian pursuits. Eventually, her turn arrived and I observed her being served at the next counter. She was wanting to post package. Rich or poor, she’s clearly missing some vital faculties. “I’ve got lots of stamps, I don’t suppose I can use any of these,” she says, producing a wad of books of stamps of numerous denominations
The cretin’s wearing below-the-knee shorts. A T-shirt bearing some absurd logo and the legend ‘Sex Wax’, and a baseball cap. No big deal, he’s just another average 20-something old idiot, and one with a short attention span and limited patience. That much is clear as he steps and lunges backwards and forwards, leering and peering from side to side, as if this perpetual movement will somehow accelerate the queue. And he’s eating a chewy candy bar. Huge great nags, which he chomps and slavers over like a fucking hungry dog on a bone. Eventually, I get served. I pay for my batteries and get out, not waiting for my receipt. I round the next corner, passing the large glass front of Starbucks where people sit at the counter, looking out at the world going by. I’m paying it no mind, but my eye is caught by a blingy diamante-encrusted iPhone being lofted to eye two girls sitting facing outwards and grinning at the screen at the end of an extended arm. ‘Selfie! This is us in Starbucks! BFF!xx’
And so it is that the pinnacle of our evolution revolves round the discovery that it’s possible to turn a camera round. No more do tourists need to stop strangers in the street to ask them to snap them in front of landmarks and amusing signs. So what if the landmark or sign is cropped from the shot or obscured by blurred, looming faces, this is life, living in the moment and everyone’s life is better than everyone else’s.
I never thought I would actually be happy to be back in the office.
Easter, Christianity and the Big Corporate Con
April 20, 2014 christophernosnibor
I lost count weeks ago how many times I was asked the question. “Are you doing anything nice for Easter?” people were wanting to know. Family, friends, work colleagues, they were all asking… I hadn’t really given it much thought, but after a half dozen Easter cards from various family members had dropped through the letter box, and I found myself at the checkout queue behind a guy making the most of their three for £10 offer by filling his trolley and bagging 50 quid’s worth, I started to wonder if perhaps I ought to get to thinking. What was everyone else doing?
Days out, egg hunts for the children, generation-spanning family gatherings for roast feasts, couples splashing out on super-sized deluxe confectionery for one another. Clearly, doing nothing was not an option unless I wanted to position the Nosnibor household in that minority bracket of those who exile themselves from society by refusing to participate in any kind of festive activity. In the week and a half before the Good Friday holiday, social networks were aclog with images of fluffy bunnies, cutesy chicks, lambs (all thoughts of slaughter completely dispelled) and people gurgling about their imminent trips away. No, doing nothing was not an option. To do nothing would be to miss out. But on what? And why is Easter such a big deal?
Flick on the news and the BBC New Channel are cutting live to York, where the Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, was busy waterboarding some zealots in the street in front of the Minster. Fair enough, you might say: Easter is after all a Christian festival – arguably the most important. The birth of Christ may be cause for celebration, but it’s the crucifixion and resurrection upon which the religion is built. Why not take the opportunity to reinforce the Christian aspect of the religion’s major festival when it’s under threat of becoming just another excuse to cut loose and enjoy four consecutive days off work (unless you happen to work in retail) by revisiting the Middle Ages? Well, the fact that Easter is another example of the Christian religion superimposing its own calendar over the preexisting pagan calender – specifically the pagan holiday of Ēostre – in order to obliterate the worship of ancient deities and nature is one very good reason.
A picture speaks a thousand words, especially when you can’t speak because you’re drowning in the name of Christ
Grinning Christian sadist with a beard and the Archbishop of York reach the apex of spiritual ecstasy while drowning a young girl in the name of God
For a full and unbiased report, go to the BBC.
But all of this notwithstanding, what’s curious is the massive upsurge in the popularity and commercialisation of Easter in recent years. Could it really be that the economic downturn that began around 2008 prompted a bunch of cynical marketing companies representing big-money commerce decided the best way to boost revenue was to promote Easter-themed products in order to spur a cash-strapped society to part with their limited disposable income on things they neither needed nor wanted? And, on seeing a bandwagon rolling, the rest of the business world decided it hop on board for fear of being left behind? Well, quite probably.
Could it equally be the case that, depressed by the general shitness of life and working conditions – for those fortunate enough to still be in employment in the wake of the credit crunch – the majority of the population decided that actually, they were drawn by the mass-marketed idea of a celebration that happened to coincide with the slow emergence from a dismal winter marked by long, dark days, even longer, darker nights, destitution and flooding, and thought the antidote to their malaise could be to indulge in a colossal bout of retail therapy? Quite probably.
Multicoloured fluffy chicks: what’s not to love about Easter?
The celebration of spring is noble and something I’m keen to get behind. The springing of new life, the longer, warmer says, the buds, the blossom. It’s truly profound, remarkable, something far greater than human comprehension or existence. And far beyond the great capitalist con. Since when did spending money you don’t have on shit you didn’t need to make yourself feel better enter any kind of spiritual equation? Is this what life’s about now? And yes, that’s a rhetorical question.
Corporate Easter cash-ins? Just say no….
Pre-emptive annual X-Factor blog post: Cowell can recycle the same crap year after year, so why can’t I?
December 8, 2013 christophernosnibor
Yes, it’s true, I’ve posted a version of the same blog post ever year for the last 5 years or so now, and yet it continues to be apt. So I might as well get in early and beat the rush. And yes, this piece will appear in print for the first time when The Changing Face of Consumerism is published as a physical edition by Clinicality Press in the coming weeks. And no, there won’ be any stands for it in retail outlets anywhere.
The Changing Face of Consumerism: X-Factor Christmas Number One Shocker
I suppose it was inevitable really. Despite the efforts of [INSERT SOMEONE WHO THINKS THEY’RE CLEVER HERE] to outmanoeuvre the hype machine with some tongue-in-cheek alternative hype, there weren’t really any other contenders for the supposedly coveted UK Christmas Number 1 slot. And so, And so, for the third / fourth / fifth / sixth / etc (delete as appropriate) year in succession, the winner of X factor, the ITV ‘talent’ content that runs for what seems like about 50 weeks of the year, has had the best selling single at Christmas.
Congratulations to [INSERT NAME OF X-FACTOR WINNER HERE]. No, really: I don’t have any real issues with him/her, other than that s/he was compelled to audition for such a credibility-free contest, and [INSERT NAME OF SOME SMUG GOBSHITE CELERITY] was backing him/her from the off (well s/he has to do something to keep themselves hip with the kids, right?). But I do have serious issues with the process.
I’m not saying that the whole audition / rehearsal / live performance / public voting / etc. process isn’t hard work or nerve-wracking for contestants, but really, when it comes down to it, what we’re watching is a glorified and overhyped karaoke competition. And the public fucking love it. They get to vote for their favourite, and the lucky winner, who’s already done all of the necessary marketing and promotion for the last few months on prime-time television, gets to put out a record that half the nation are going to buy because they voted for it. Yes, the public gets what the public wants. And once again, the public wants mediocre slop. I can cope with that: it was ever thus. But what’s the alternative?
Aye, there’s the rub: there is no alternative, at least not that’s readily available or easily accessible. And this is where I return to a point I’ve made on various occasions throughout the year on this (and other people’s) blogs: the marketplace is becoming less competitive, not more. Consumer choice is practically a myth. While the large corporations (in all industries, not just music) are so fixated on finding the Next Big Thing – and fast – the idea of the next medium-sized thing and the slow-burning long-term investment thing ceases to be of interest. They want success and they want it NOW! The shareholders want to see a return – NOW – and in order to achieve these things, there’s no scope for taking a gamble. If an executive makes one wrong decision, they’re out of a job (although probably given a substantial golden handshake for their royal fuck-up because that’s how it works these days. There are rewards for failure if you’re high enough up the corporate ladder. But I digress…)
Long-time readers of my blog may recall my bemoaning the closure of York’s last independent record store in the summer, and may also remember, more recently, my griping about the fact that neither of the remaining two stores, HMV and Zavvi (formerly Virgin) were stocking singles any more, on any format. Well, I dropped into HMV earlier this week to find that HMV were actually stocking singles again. That is to say, a single, and they had literally hundreds of it on special display stands around the store. Yup, [INSERT NAME OF X-FACTOR WINNER]’s single, [INSERT CORNY TITLE HERE]. At £3.99 a copy. Four fucking quid! So what if I wanted to buy a different single? Tough shit. If I wanted a single, it was ‘[INSERT CORNY TITLE HERE] or nowt. Suffice it to say I left with nowt.
My local Sainsbury’s is tiny and poorly stocked, but it’s within reasonable walking distance (quite important for someone who doesn’t drive). It doesn’t really stock many CDs – a few greatest hits and various artists compilations and perhaps the top ten chart albums. Again, this doesn’t exactly represent a great choice. But no matter. My local Sainsbury’s doesn’t stock singles. But wait, what’s this? I strolled in yesterday evening for a few groceries and was stunned to see, by the entrance, a huge display stand of black cardboard with a huge red X on top. The plague? Yes and no: row upon row of , [INSERT NAME OF X-FACTOR WINNER] singles. At £3.99 apiece. Four fucking quid! Etc, etc.
Like CCTV springing up on every street corner, within a matter of days there’s been a viral explosion of these CD displays. It’s remarkable how quickly they’ve managed to record it, get the artwork done, the CD pressed and distributed. Anyone would think the record company had known all along. Makes one wonder just how much of the million-pound recording contract that is the X Factor prize goes into subliminal messaging during the series… especially amid the outcry from fans of [INSERT CONTENDER HERE] who said they couldn’t get through (although I can’t say that bothers me too much, because [INSERT CONTENDER HERE] is a cock anyway and we all know these things are rigged).
So what’s my point? It’s hard to say any more. I’ve never been lethargic in seeking out the things I like, however underground, esoteric or unobtainable via the more obvious commercial channels. But I’m growing increasingly frustrated by the evermore obvious squeeze being placed on choice. Most people won’t go to the lengths I’m willing to, and the casual buyer simply won’t purchase something they can’t find. Put simply, artistic merit and even the idea of quality is being shunned in favour of a quick buck. I’m convinced it’s not sustainable, but right now I can’t see where it will end.
Really, why do people let these smug cretins tell them what music they like (while being conned into believing they’re actually choosing their ‘winner’)?
And if you’re loving my work, there’s more of the same (only different) at Christophernosnibor.co.uk.
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Cheap Girls Full of “Grace” on Noisey Today, Physical Pre-Order for “Famous Graves” Up Now
Cheap Girls Share New Track “Amazing Grace” via Noisey
Pre-Order for Famous Graves Now Available
Album Out 5/13/14 via Xtra Mile Recordings Worldwide
June Tour with Andrew Jackson Jihad Announced
Michigan power pop trio Cheap Girls are gearing up for the release of their fourth full-length Famous Graves, sharing a new track from the album, “Amazing Grace”, today with Noisey. Slated for a May 13, 2014 release via Xtra Mile Recordings, it will be the label’s first worldwide release. Pre-order for physical copies of the record is now available worldwide through Xtra Mile’s online store. Digital pre-order is currently available as well.
Listen to “Amazing Grace”
If you haven’t heard Cheap Girls yet, there’s an excellent chance they’re your favorite band’s favorite band. Tapped to tour with everyone from The Gaslight Anthem to their recently completed run of dates with Against Me! and their tour with The Hold Steady that begins today, it’s apparent that Cheap Girls fans carry some serious clout. The band recently announced a Noisey sponsored June US tour with Andrew Jackson Jihad and Hard Girls (all tour dates below).
Famous Graves was recorded in Chicago and Grand Rapids by Rick Johnson (who recorded Cheap Girls’ first two records, 2008’s Find Me a Drink Home & 2009’s My Roaring 20’s) and Jeff Dean (The Bomb, Dead Ending, All Eyes West). Recorded over 3 months, the band self-produced the record and mixed it with the assistance of Dean. The follow-up to their 2012 release Giant Orange, Famous Graves sees the band continuing to grow their authentic Midwestern rock that’s drawn comparisons to bands such as The Lemonheads, The Replacements, and early Smoking Popes. (Full tracklisting & album art below.)
Cheap Girls is Ian Graham (vocals/bass), Adam Aymor (guitar) and Ben Graham (drums).
Recent Praise for Famous Graves:
“For seven years Cheap Girls have embraced the ‘90s in a way few other bands have. Though the decade is currently serving as a fruitful reference point, the Michigan trio has pulled influence from alternative radio instead of anything underground, and over the course of three albums the band’s pop-rock, Gin Blossoms influence has helped distinguish the band.” –AV Club
“A crunchy, power-chord-heavy blitz of anthemic bar rock” –Consequence of Sound
“It seems like Cheap Girls became everyone’s favorite band overnight. It makes sense considering the band plays hopscotch all over those genre lines between folk and punk and garage rock… their new album Famous Graves is one of the more anticipated albums of the year” –Noisey
“In recent years Michigan power trio Cheap Girls has become one of the world’s most reliable practitioners of meat-and-potatoes rock ’n’ roll — the same kind of punk-infused bar rock fellow Midwest natives the Hold Steady have been (more often than not) gloriously unspooling for the past decade too.” –Stereogum
01) Slow Nod
02) Short-Cut Days
03) Knock Me Over
04) Amazing Grace
05) Pure Hate
06) Man In Question
07) 2nd Floor
08) Splintered
09) Thought Senseless
10) Turns
06/05 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbit*
06/06 – Ybor City, FL – Crowbar Ybor City*
06/07 – Orlando, FL – BackBooth Bar & Venue*
06/08 – Gainesville, FL – High Dive*
06/09 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade Hall*
06/11 – Richmond, VA – Strange Matter*
06/12 – Washington, DC – Rock N Roll Hotel*
06/13 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer*
06/14 – New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge*
06/16 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair*
06/17 – Buffalo, NY – Waiting Room*
06/18 – Cleveland Heights, OH – Grog Shop*
06/19 – Detroit, MI – Magic Stick*
06/21 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Green Music Fest^
06/22 – St. Louis, MO – Firebird*
06/23 – Oklahoma City, OK – Conservatory*
* = w/ Andrew Jackson Jihad, Hard Girls
^ = w/ Guided By Voices
http://cheapgirls.net
http://xtramilerecordings.com
Water From Your Eyes Share “All A Dance” – Out January 19th via Exploding In Sound Records’ ongoing Tape Club
Leisure Tank return with new single ‘Higher’ out now via Goddamn Records
Listen To Girl share new video ‘Big Things’
INTRODUCING: This Wild Life (for fans of City And Colour, Copeland etc)
Pony Bones (Speedy Ortiz’s Matt Robidoux) Stream “Pony Bones II” EP via BrooklynVegan
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The Anatomy of the Grid - Enabling Scalable Virtual Organizations
by Ian Foster, Carl Kesselman, Steven Tuecke - International Journal of Supercomputer Applications , 2001
"... "Grid" computing has emerged as an important new field, distinguished from conventional distributed computing by its focus on large-scale resource sharing, innovative applications, and, in some cases, high-performance orientation. In this article, we define this new field. First, we review ..."
"Grid" computing has emerged as an important new field, distinguished from conventional distributed computing by its focus on large-scale resource sharing, innovative applications, and, in some cases, high-performance orientation. In this article, we define this new field. First, we review the "Grid problem," which we define as flexible, secure, coordinated resource sharing among dynamic collections of individuals, institutions, and resources---what we refer to as virtual organizations. In such settings, we encounter unique authentication, authorization, resource access, resource discovery, and other challenges. It is this class of problem that is addressed by Grid technologies. Next, we present an extensible and open Grid architecture,inwhich protocols, services, application programming interfaces, and software development kits are categorized according to their roles in enabling resource sharing. We describe requirements that we believe any such mechanisms must satisfy and we discuss the importance of defining a compact set of intergrid protocols to enable interoperability among different Grid systems. Finally, we discuss how Grid technologies relate to other contemporary technologies, including enterprise integration, application service provider, storage service provider, and peer-to-peer computing. We maintain that Grid concepts and technologies complement and have much to contribute to these other approaches.
Chord: A Scalable Peer-to-Peer Lookup Service for Internet Applications
by Ion Stoica, Robert Morris, David Karger, M. Frans Kaashoek, Hari Balakrishnan - SIGCOMM'01 , 2001
"... A fundamental problem that confronts peer-to-peer applications is to efficiently locate the node that stores a particular data item. This paper presents Chord, a distributed lookup protocol that addresses this problem. Chord provides support for just one operation: given a key, it maps the key onto ..."
A fundamental problem that confronts peer-to-peer applications is to efficiently locate the node that stores a particular data item. This paper presents Chord, a distributed lookup protocol that addresses this problem. Chord provides support for just one operation: given a key, it maps the key onto
Algorithms for Scalable Synchronization on Shared-Memory Multiprocessors
by John M. Mellor-crummey, Michael L. Scott - ACM Transactions on Computer Systems , 1991
"... Busy-wait techniques are heavily used for mutual exclusion and barrier synchronization in shared-memory parallel programs. Unfortunately, typical implementations of busy-waiting tend to produce large amounts of memory and interconnect contention, introducing performance bottlenecks that become marke ..."
markedly more pronounced as applications scale. We argue that this problem is not fundamental, and that one can in fact construct busy-wait synchronization algorithms that induce no memory or interconnect contention. The key to these algorithms is for every processor to spin on separate locally
SEDA: An Architecture for Well-Conditioned, Scalable Internet Services
by Matt Welsh, David Culler, Eric Brewer , 2001
"... We propose a new design for highly concurrent Internet services, whichwe call the staged event-driven architecture (SEDA). SEDA is intended ..."
We propose a new design for highly concurrent Internet services, whichwe call the staged event-driven architecture (SEDA). SEDA is intended
Bayeux: An architecture for scalable and fault-tolerant wide-area data dissemination
by Shelley Q. Zhuang, Ben Y. Zhao, Anthony D. Joseph, Randy H. Katz, John D. Kubiatowicz , 2001
"... The demand for streaming multimedia applications is growing at an incredible rate. In this paper, we propose Bayeux, an efficient application-level multicast system that scales to arbitrarily large receiver groups while tolerating failures in routers and network links. Bayeux also includes specific ..."
The demand for streaming multimedia applications is growing at an incredible rate. In this paper, we propose Bayeux, an efficient application-level multicast system that scales to arbitrarily large receiver groups while tolerating failures in routers and network links. Bayeux also includes specific mechanisms for load-balancing across replicate root nodes and more efficient bandwidth consumption. Our simulation results indicate that Bayeux maintains these properties while keeping transmission overhead low. To achieve these properties, Bayeux leverages the architecture of Tapestry, a fault-tolerant, wide-area overlay routing and location network.
Towards an Active Network Architecture
by David L. Tennenhouse, David J. Wetherall - Computer Communication Review , 1996
"... Active networks allow their users to inject customized programs into the nodes of the network. An extreme case, in which we are most interested, replaces packets with "capsules" -- program fragments that are executed at each network router/switch they traverse. Active architectures permit ..."
Active networks allow their users to inject customized programs into the nodes of the network. An extreme case, in which we are most interested, replaces packets with "capsules" -- program fragments that are executed at each network router/switch they traverse. Active architectures permit a massive increase in the sophistication of the computation that is performed within the network. They will enable new applications, especially those based on application-specific multicast, information fusion, and other services that leverage network-based computation and storage. Furthermore, they will accelerate the pace of innovation by decoupling network services from the underlying hardware and allowing new services to be loaded into the infrastructure on demand. In this paper, we describe our vision of an active network architecture, outline our approach to its design, and survey the technologies that can be brought to bear on its implementation. We propose that the research community mount a j...
Sesame: A Generic Architecture for Storing and Querying RDF and RDF Schema
by Jeen Broekstra, Arjohn Kampman, Frank Van Harmelen , 2002
"... RDF and RDF Schema are two W3C standards aimed at enriching the Web with machine-processable semantic data. ..."
RDF and RDF Schema are two W3C standards aimed at enriching the Web with machine-processable semantic data.
relative to the scalable profiles of prior video coding standards. This paper provides an overview of the basic concepts for extending H.264/AVC towards SVC. Moreover, the basic tools for providing temporal, spatial, and quality scalability are described in detail and experimentally analyzed regarding
Memory Consistency and Event Ordering in Scalable Shared-Memory Multiprocessors
by Kourosh Gharachorloo, Daniel Lenoski, James Laudon, Phillip Gibbons, Anoop Gupta, John Hennessy - In Proceedings of the 17th Annual International Symposium on Computer Architecture , 1990
"... Scalable shared-memory multiprocessors distribute memory among the processors and use scalable interconnection networks to provide high bandwidth and low latency communication. In addition, memory accesses are cached, buffered, and pipelined to bridge the gap between the slow shared memory and the f ..."
Scalable shared-memory multiprocessors distribute memory among the processors and use scalable interconnection networks to provide high bandwidth and low latency communication. In addition, memory accesses are cached, buffered, and pipelined to bridge the gap between the slow shared memory
Pastry: Scalable, distributed object location and routing for large-scale peer-to-peer systems
by Antony Rowstron, Peter Druschel , 2001
"... This paper presents the design and evaluation of Pastry, a scalable, distributed object location and routing scheme for wide-area peer-to-peer applications. Pastry provides application-level routing and object location in a potentially very large overlay network of nodes connected via the Internet. ..."
. It can be used to support a wide range of peer-to-peer applications like global data storage, global data sharing, and naming. An insert operation in Pastry stores an object at a user-defined number of diverse nodes within the Pastry network. A lookup operation reliably retrieves a copy of the requested
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Home E/M Sentinel E/M Sentinel News Resident wants to bring back ‘kiss and go’ area at Metuchen Train...
Resident wants to bring back ‘kiss and go’ area at Metuchen Train Station
KATHY CHANG, Staff Writer
METUCHEN – When the Traffic and Transportation Committee was started in the 1970s and 1980s, platforms at the Metuchen Train Station were raised to create space designated as the “kiss and go” area for people getting dropped off and picked up.
“One of the things we wanted to do is provide an adequate space for those people that were coming and getting dropped off. It was called a ‘kiss and go,'” resident Victor Guarnera said before the Borough Council on Feb. 11. “That doesn’t seem to be provided for in this ordinance, it seems to be eliminated.”
Guarnera addressed his concerns about an ordinance amending ride-share pick-up and drop-off zones, which the council approved in December. His concerns also included an inadequate number of handicap parking spaces, accommodations for people buying train tickets and people getting dropped off and picked up with luggage, and accommodations for people getting dropped off or picked up by private buses and jitneys, he said.
The amended ordinance designates two parking lots — Halsey Street and Pennsylvania Avenue — for dropoff and pickup for ride-share vehicles within 500 feet of the train station from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays. The Halsey Street Lot is located directly next to the sidewalk and fence line adjacent to the railroad tracks, and the Pennsylvania Avenue Lot is located in the easterly direction.
All buses, shuttle vans and vehicles holding five or more passengers will use the Halsey Street Lot. The Pennsylvania Avenue Lot will not allow buses, shuttle vans and vehicles holding five or more passengers.
A provision in the ordinance provides an exception clause for if a good cause is shown to drop off and pick up in a different location.
The penalty for violating the ordinance is a $49 ticket.
The passing of the amended ordinance was the borough’s first step in addressing congestion problems during dropoff and pickup involving ride share services at the Metuchen Train Station.
Police Chief David Irizarry had said the theory behind the amended ordinance was to move cars away from the front of the train station. He said when a train is delayed for any reason, the area gets congested and causes major delays.
The chief said the key is education and his officers have been conducting an education blitz on the amended changes.
Mayor Jonathan Busch said the adopted amended ordinance is not perfect and brings many different opinions.
“At least my goal was to keep things moving there as much as possible as we continue to look for ways [to address congestion problems],” he said.
Busch said since the inception of the amended ordinance, there has been significant police enforcement at the station.
“The police chief has said there have been improvements in the flow of traffic in the area since the enforcement,” he said.
Busch said there needs to be a continuous dialogue with traffic officers and the traffic and transportation committee to take in resident suggestions and figure out the best way to combat the congestion.
Councilman Todd Pagel said the amended ordinance is on a pilot basis.
“We are continuously making this better and more functional for every user,” he said. “There are some things we need to definitely address as we continue to listen and field resident complaints about this ordinance.”
Councilwoman Dorothy Rasmussen said she believes it is important to see how the amended ordinance plays out.
“It is an experiment to see what works and what people’s needs are,” she said.
Councilwoman Sheri-Rose Rubin suggested through Metuchen Media they could create a “Kiss, Ride and Educate” program to help educate the public on the amended ordinance, including when to buy tickets and what is the appropriate pickup and dropoff procedure.
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Man jailed over vomit porn ‘filth’ | Metro.co.uk
Posted By: admin 24 January, 2009
A mail order pornographer who believed his clients had the right to watch the extreme ‘filth’ he specialised in was sentenced to 18 months in jail today.
For more than a decade John Bluck, 51, from Coventry, ran a catalogue pornography business between his home in the Midlands and a west London mailbox.
Bluck specialised in extreme titles featuring defecation, urination, vomiting, torture and rape, but his one-man business was described in court as ‘failing’ because many of his clients had moved to the internet for more immediate gratification.
Last year his pornography empire, trading as RGB Productions, was finally smashed by police who, prosecutor Brett Weaver told Southwark Crown Court in London, had been surveying his dealings since 1998.
Mr Weaver told the court that Bluck attempted to escape detection by setting up a bank account using a false name and receiving orders via an anonymous mailbox in west London.
Between August 28 to December 3 last year, the police purchased and received a number of illegal videos from Bluck and were, in turn, sent catalogues by him advertising even more extreme material.
He was observed sending a number of brown A5 envelopes from a post office in Coventry. When police raided his home on December 8, officers found more than 2,500 unclassified pornographic videos and DVDs, with nearly 200 of these contravening the Obscene Publications Act.
Bluck pleaded guilty to all charges at Westminster Magistrates’ Court last month.
Judge Michael Gledhill said: ‘You are highly intelligent, you began a university degree and completed two years of it and fell out after your criminal activities – you are psychologically flawed.
‘I accept that the business was declining because the sort of people who want to indulge in torture, defecation, urination were able to do that more efficiently by downloading such filth from the internet.
‘Your personal view is that those who want to look at it should be allowed and you don’t care that it is against the law. You are an arrogant man and regard yourself as above the law.’
With his long, grey hair falling across his face as he bowed his head in the dock, Bluck, wearing a denim jacket and jeans, was handed an 18-month sentence for three charges of possessing obscene material for gain, three further charges of publishing obscene material, six counts of supplying unclassified recordings and a single charge of laundering over £25,000.
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HGV Permits for Dublin
3rd June 2016 John 1 Comment
On behalf of Cyclist.ie, Deputy Tommy Broughan (Ind) kindly asked Parliamentary Questions (PQ) – directed at Minister Frances Fitzgerald (Justice) concerning the An Garda detection & enforcement of the Dublin City Council HGV permit system
PQ68: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the Heavy Goods Vehicle permit system for Dublin City including the number of permits issued in 2014 to 2016 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
PQ69: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number and results of discrete Heavy Goods Vehicles stopping and checking operations An Garda Síochána has carried out to detect the permit status of Heavy Goods Vehicles requiring a permit in each of the years 2014 to 2016 to date; the number of multi-agency check-point stoppings conducted with An Garda Síochána, the Health and Safety Authority and the Road Safety Authority; and if she will make a statement on the matter
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) permit system, which is administered by Dublin City Council under its HGV Management Strategy, continues to operate within Dublin City Centre from Monday to Friday, during the hours 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The system requires HGVs utilising 5-axles to obtain a permit to travel inside a designated cordon area to conduct business or make deliveries. HGVs using 4-axles do not require a permit to enter the cordon area. Details of the number of permits issued are a matter for Dublin City Council.
I am further informed by the Garda authorities that Garda checkpoints cover all areas of road traffic legislation and roads policing, including HGV requirements. However, specific details on the number of such checkpoints are not available, with the exception of Mandatory Alcohol Testing Checkpoints and Truck/HGV Checkpoints, which are recorded on PULSE. In the period 2014 – 19 May 2016, An Garda Síochána has conducted 3,763 Truck / HGV Checkpoints. I am advised by An Garda Síochána that these figures are provisional, operational and subject to change. An Garda Síochána has further advised that multi-agency checkpoints with other agencies, including the Road Safety Authority, are not separately recorded on the Garda PULSE System
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Mike McKillen says:
3rd June 2016 at 2:16 pm
The crushing of a bicycle under a 4-axle rigid HGV carrying spoil yesterday at Leeson Street bridge in Dublin 4 only goes to show just how vulnerable cyclists are in congested traffic where semi-trailer and rigid HGVs are present in ever increasing numbers due to the construction boom.
Thankfully the rider escaped this time unlike the female rider who had both legs crushed at Charlemont bridge last March.
Officialdom is failing to understand that these rigs are characterised by a cab design with a fatal flaw where the driver can’t see all around him and where the truck manufacturers refused to redesign the cabs when called on to do so by the EU Commission last autumn.
The Health and Safety Authority, The Road Safety Authority and An Garda Siochana must now ensure that all operators and drivers of these rigs understand that the manufacturers never designed them for use in congested urban areas – they are for inter-urban use using motorway networks, where there are no cyclists.
New risk assessments must be undertaken it the light of this reality. At the very least the driver should have a co-driver present to act as a second pair of eyes and to get out to direct traffic if necessary.
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John Harris - OUT
TOPIC: John Harris - OUT
John Harris - OUT 09 Feb 2018 16:23 #11200
Wall Street Titan
John D. Harris, Vice President and General Manager of Cell Therapy of Cytori Therapeutics, Inc. (the "Company"), has tendered his notice of resignation from the Company, which resignation is effective as of May 1, 2018. Harris has indicated his intention to resign, though it is expected that he will be available to perform consulting services for the Company, as requested.
He sure is giving a lengthy advanced notice - unless of course, he was asked to resign.
Thanks WST.
Needs time to find his new gig I guess.
See my Lyons post
franshei
With Rickey, Naughton and Harris out (all related to cell therapy), CYTX is following GERN's path to spin off most of its cell therapy assets (possibly Habeo and even OA) and stay in limited areas in as a celution system manufacturer and let investigators to explore its applications (leading to PMAs, as in Japan and France). For good reasons, CYTX is not able to run successful pivotal clinical trials.Outside .investigators are able to do better jobs. CYTX Nanomed is now at the center stage.
Harris appears to do a good job, because he talks well and he appears to be very professional. Yet, his sales number has always been $ 1 million per Q (on average on an annual basis). Most of the works in Japan are done by his Japaneses colleagues. He is the spokesman for the US audience. In EU, sales is almost none. He changes jobs every two to three years in Japan. Yet, he still wants to stay in Japan for some good reasons, including his obligation to his Church (the Mormons).
Well I have said in the past the Cytori KK was worth little if you look at sales and that hasn't changed....in fact they have gone down slightly due to the mix.
If we go with the KOOL theory we know they are low on Cash....have about $4 million left on their LOC and are in the process of trying to raise $17 million (less fees) To be honest I didn't look deep enough to see what the annual burn rate was...especially since they too seem to be in the mist of a reorganization of sorts.
If we take your $5 million example...we are talking about $0.06 a share (fully diluted) for a lot of the cell business...whatever that may entail.
It doesn't take much imagination to see how the PPS of CYTX could indeed suffer once the spin wears off. I also wonder how Oxford et al views this ? Would some of our debt also go with KOOL ?
Then KOOL still has to run trials for say scleroderma at least in the USA it would seem. Quite a lot to consider with only $21 million or so to play with.
Note I am assuming KOOL debt also has covenants that they are close to violating with current cash levels. If someone is more familiar, please post.
***CYTX Nanomed is now at the center stage.***
I can agree with you here.
Hirings also point in this direction.
Can we trust them to get this ball rolling with out additional delays or screw-ups ? That requires some leap of faith...LOL
franshei wrote: With Rickey, Naughton and Harris out (all related to cell therapy), CYTX is following GERN's path to spin off most of its cell therapy assets (possibly Habeo and even OA) and stay in limited areas in as a celution system manufacturer and let investigators to explore its applications (leading to PMAs, as in Japan and France). For good reasons, CYTX is not able to run successful pivotal clinical trials.Outside .investigators are able to do better jobs. CYTX Nanomed is now at the center stage.
Yes- the re-organization which took place last year, when major human resource assets, responsible for the development of CCT and Celution were let go- folks like Min Zhu and Ken Kleinhenz, who are now followed by Harris ( I presume, he was asked to resign- remember the IDIS desaster?) smells like a spin-off of all or most of the CCT assets will follow and Cytori will continue as a nano business. The postponement of RELIEF is another indication.
I do hope Calhoun will have gathered financial back-up and knowing him a bit, he surely would prefer a listed outfit more than a private venture.
The appearance of the Swiss seem to point to that. A take-over of a competitor I rule out, since all SC Companies are poor church-rats without any cash and in the same boat as Cytori basically.
rodney.strongg
fas wrote:
Fas, in light of paragraph 1 above, what is your estimate of the potential value of CYTX as a Nano business, and what would you expect as a valuation of the other assets to be sold or partnered?
rodney.strongg wrote: Fas, in light of paragraph 1 above, what is your estimate of the potential value of CYTX as a Nano business, and what would you expect as a valuation of the other assets to be sold or partnered?
The combined value of the two segments are presently valued by the market (fully diluted)at about 25 Mio$. What I think that the true value of the individual assets are, are of no relevance to anybody.
Fas, last week you gave an estimate of about 2 billion for what you thought was the true value of all CYTX assets - I was not trying to put you on the spot with my latest question - I truly value your opinion - after all these years, no one knows more about CYTX then you do - what I am trying to get a handle on right now is whether my estimate of $5 is even realistic anymore.
waddlingwillbologni
Has anyone on this board stopped to step outside the corporate considerations and business plan bullshit speculation and addressed these resignations from a personal perspective? Take a look at the history of this company merely by spending time on this site. This company has lied, committed fraud, withheld mounds of material information, literally and illegally swindled thousands of people out of hundreds of millions of dollars over the course of many, many years. That’s a lot of people. That’s a lot of money. There’s bound to be many vengeful, “bad” seeds amongst those screwed and swindled. Look at the stock chart. What would it feel like working for such a company? Consider all these things. Consider both the legal and personal threats that lie in the wake of all remaining executives and board members. This is real life, folks. This isn’t television. Has it not crossed anyone’s mind that Harris, Rickey, and Naughton are merely more humane and intelligent and have simply had enough of the lies and deceit, the broken hearts and destroyed families that resulted, and now simply fear for their life and freedom? Perhaps Hedrick is the only fool too stupid to not walk away. Clearly he’s not the sharpest tool in the shed. Perhaps Tiago is a desperate and poor judge of character and merely following Hedrick’s footsteps which ultimately will lead him to doom. I mentioned long ago that no person of substance would remain long under the leadership of Hedrick. That’s common sense coming from a person of much substance and experience. This company and its leaders are in a world of shit. Make no mistake about it.
This company and its leaders are in a world of shit. Make no mistake about it.
Waddle,
I think I know what you are saying, but "The Company" are the assembly of individuals you mentioned, who could be individually humane and intelligent, but still committed fraud, withheld mounds of information etc etc. "The Company" is not a robot guiding those things.
Even I, who has been what Calhoun used to call- a Key Opinion Leader- on the CCT tech has received threads, since I purposely keep my identity public, also as a motive to stay honest and responsible.
It is unclear to me, how humane and honest people could create such a mess- at least, telling like it is and being honest about the cruel money world of BP producing poison for patients and than joining that world with the Azaya acquisition still has me baffled.
rodney.strongg wrote: Fas, last week you gave an estimate of about 2 billion for what you thought was the true value of all CYTX assets - I was not trying to put you on the spot with my latest question - I truly value your opinion - after all these years, no one knows more about CYTX then you do - what I am trying to get a handle on right now is whether my estimate of $5 is even realistic anymore.
Rodney- let me explain with some "spreadsheet cowboy reality".
In my active life as a corporate controller, I was mainly busy with pushing down corporate "continuous improvement" projects down the throats of the organizations (plants) and people reporting to my boss and myself.. But I also spent a lot of time coordinating, evaluating and making 1-3-5 year plans myself. These plans - which were all excel spreadsheets- were extremely detailed and sophisticated- drilling down to a lot of detail by linking all sheets to a master level with "what if" testing capability. I assure you- those plans were "real" and an effective way of managing a business.
Now- analysts do that too- some are good at it, some are clueless- like Kolbert. I tried once- in 2008 I believe, to make one for Cytori, based on corporate guidance and a base model that Brian Gagnon send me. I gave up after 6 months, since there was no resemblance to reality.
That has been missing at Cytori- no credibility in meeting targets and is the reason why we have this PPS. DOV tried again in 2015 - which was very admirable and realistic at the time (it seemed), but here, we are again- no resemblance to present reality.
I do not have a spreadsheet backing up my 2- 2,5 Bio claim, Its just a gut feeling long-term. It is the present and past that counts and that tells folks- no credibility- reality is a 25 Mio market cap and that is why you can forget your 5$. Reality is simply a 40-50% premium to market value i.e 50 cents at present.
Thanks for the response - I too spent many of my working years as an Asst Controller and then Controller of a Company that grew to $5 biilion in revenues - the last 5 years before I chose early retirement I was the CFO of that Company - so I know of what you speak regarding spread-sheets and plans.
PS - hoping that your last paragraph turns out to be something much better than you indicated, although recent SP action seems not to be on my side.
In December, I had several email communications with Tiago Girao and I have come to some understanding that Harris has tried very hard to make Cytori KK a success to meet the original plan for make 2018 a breakeven year for the corporate cell therapy business. Yet his efforts have virtually failed. He has obviously failed his earlier agreement (contract) with the company. After much thinking, I have also come to the conclusion that he has been let go (very similar situation as for Calhoun).
President Trump clearly indicates in the State of Union address Generic and SuperGeneric (such as ATI 0918) drugs are things for the future, in order to cut down US medical expenses.
As we have all come to realize now Cytori Nanomedicine is becoming our new focus. Tiago Girao and I have many communications on this topic in the past 12 months. All the new hires are really for this segment of the business. Harris' salary and compensation and ineffective traveling expenses are enough to cover the salaries and benefits for the 4 new employees. John Kirk's continuing support of the company is shown by his stock ownership. Tiago Girao had also told me that John Kirk is very supportive of the company in many ways.
I personally think San Antonio ATI 0918 (scale up) manufacturing and stability testings are now going on in much higher speed than before (for near mid year EU ANDA submission).
However, I believe an EU distributorship is more likely at this point. Without a completed US bioequivalency trial (cost is actually very small - about $ 1 million now- used to be below $ 250,000), it would be hard to find a decent pharma partnership. Yet, there is a company located without 100 miles from San Diego, CYTX may find an audience and they have done similar collaboration and further development. The Chinese founded company is Watson. They have very deep pocket. Of course there are many others that I can name in California (Orange County and San Francisco).
Even with a distributor for ATI 918, the potential revenue (even at very early stages of sales and marketing) would far, far exceed what John Harris can do (Tiago Girao agrees this whole heartily).
Hedrick does not know oncology and biopharmaceutics. With or without his presence as CEO, the company needs a clinical pharmacolgist/medical oncologist to move ATI 0918 US bioequivalency trail and lipo taxo phase 2.
To support all the new endeavors, CYTX should sell most if not all its cell therapy assets if they can find a buyers.
At certain point in the future, the company may have to change its name to reflect the company's main buisness.
PS 1. Hedrick may still kick around for a reason that people may forget: when AZA was acquired, he mentioned that CYTX would use AZA technologies to do cell free regenerarive medicines - so what the catch here or what is the hidden agenda.
PS 2. I personally think CYTX many still keep some aspects of the cell therapy business: celution manufacturing, research sales (leading to PMAs with outside clinicals -just like Scleradec 2 and Japanese urinary incontinent study) and BARDA . Note: the BARDA contract for phase2 covers several years, because patient accrual would be very slow. Also, Hedick did ention that there was a protocol change end of 2017 initiated by BARDA. He mentioned that study initiation would be late.
PS 3. KOOL is only a pure speculation. If Xu would go in bed with Hedrick, new money has to come from China (subject to government approval). If the initial deal is for the scleroderma and related indications (with other future deals to acquire other assets), the CPI money can be shifted to the new phase 3 trials. Still, CYTX wants at least $ 5 m upfront payment (ongoing standard). If KOOL is indeed the company going after CYTX's assets, Gail Naughton is definitely has conflicts of interest here, as she is doing business with another Chinese competitor.
CYTX just like GERN may have a hard time finding a buyer for all or part of its cell therapy business (GERN had a fire sale to Michael West, yet Okama did badly under West -Okama talks and did nothing right, just like our Harris).
Just my thoughts and fairy tales.
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I joined John Kapoor (both of us came from Buffalo) at Lyphomed from Pfizer. Lyphomed was one of the first generic injectables pharma. We started with $ 25,000 at Grand Avenue in Chicago and in 10 years, the annual sales were $ 100 m. At that time, John Kapoor sold the company to Fujisawa (now Astellas) for $ 1 B. Fujisawa did not know how to run a generic drug business and they sold most of the generic drug business to Patrick Soon-Shiong for probably $ 250 m - Patrick Soon-Shiong with the help of the old Lyphomed people turned the company into a $ 6 B company in less than10 years.
Patrick Soon-Shiong was a research MD at UCLA and he was able to get a patent for taxol in combination with albumin, which was was sold to Watson for $ 100 m - that was the money he used to buy the Fujisawa generic drug business.
So, if CYTX nanomedicine is run well, as John Kapoor's Neopharm (a liposomal cancer drug company, which is now Insys), I think there is still good future.
I think no one here really knows if there is some kind of buyout or partial buyout of the cell therapy assets.
But, one thing is really strange in this FDA Cytx meeting re STAR PMA presubmission meeting.
.Before the presumed cancelled J P Morgan presentation in SF (I think about a week before), Tiago Girao indicated to me that the company would do a STAR update, when the FDA decision becomes materialized.
I think you and I have been waiting for some kind of PR in this regard. By now, several months after Hedrick indicated officially that such a FDA would take place after the holidays (Thanksgivings and Xmas), there is absolutely news. Now, they say the official FDA feedback is expected end of the the first Q.
Why such a long, long delay? Based on general FDA practice, official FDA feedback/in writing is due within one month after such a meeting. If the answer is no or negative, the reaction is known right away and the official feedback is also very quick. What are they working on? Very puzzling!
Franshei, keep posting - your business experience is invaluable and you are able to get some good info from Tiago - other than Fas, you are the only one on this MB that has any clue from a fundamental standpoint what the hell is going on at this point in the CYTX evolution - THANKS!
***Fas, you are the only one on this MB that has any clue from a fundamental standpoint what the hell is going on at this point in the CYTX evolution - THANKS! ***
Agree, enjoy input from Fas and franshei, however, there are no fundamentals here. That's why we are a penny stock with most of its employees unemployed from the company. Oh yeah, and in debt.
myownhedgefund wrote: RS
HF, if you believe that is the case and since you have little or no ownership, why do you bother to even post on this MB (sometime at the hours of 3:30am - LOL) - notwithstanding, I actually believe that you have good technical analysis and a good history of the Company.
To my knowledge, there has never been a minimum investment level for lodge membership.
I guess I could also argue that disclosure of my core holdings denotes a certain level of integrity and also allows honest evaluation by other lodge members on my comments.
YMB's for example allow for multiple ID's where one can fake post , hide from a poor posting history or give ones own post positive ratings. This, to me, is a better system.
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NAKITA MUSIC.
Born and raised in New Zealand, Nakita is one incredibly refreshing up-and-coming artist to hit the music scene, helping to solidify the ever-growing roster of incredible musicians pouring out of New Zealand each year. Her latest tune, "SUCKA”, was co-written with Matthew Young and Grammy-nominated producer Leroy Clampitt - which of course, went straight to local radio and garnered much love on Spotify alike.
With over 2 million Spotify hits and counting, we had to catch (up to) her for a chat!
Tell us a little about yourself Nakita, when did you start creating music?
I grew up on a kid’s camp in a small country town, north of Christchurch, NZ and I cannot remember a time where I wasn’t singing everywhere I went. My brothers and I started a little family band when we were all in Primary School - I took it so seriously, even though we were all so young. I later pursued music through an Artist Development Program, and after graduating, I moved to Auckland to dedicate everything I had into doing what I love. It was from being a part of a band and regularly writing songs from an early age that I developed a bond with music, from that point onwards I was set on being a musician for the rest of my life.
"Nothing beats performing on stage and taking the messiness and chaos in your head and turning it into something beautiful, that's worth sharing."
Who/what has influenced your art over the years?
Listening to and watching upcoming artists who aren’t playing into the industry ‘cookie cutter’ game. I love keeping my eye on people who are 'breaking the rules' so to speak in the music industry, and who are stepping out of the generic mould that so many artists fall into every year. It's hard to pinpoint one artist who has shaped what I do because, due to streaming services like Spotify, there's a continued plethora of influential artists and new releases. I might dislike a song someone has created, yet love one aspect of sound they've created within the track. That one sound could be influential to the next song I make. Its an endless road of inspiration for me.
We’ve noticed you rocking Dickies red coveralls! How did you get onto those?
Yes, I wore the Dickies Overalls to the New Zealand Music Awards last year! - A great outfit for the night. We went outfit shopping for the awards and came across the coveralls in a little boutique store in Auckland. I’ve been into wearing ‘Boiler Suits’ on stage, so when we came across these (which were an exaggerated version of what I would wear for my performances) they felt so right for the red carpet and award show! Obsessed.
Tell us about your artistic process for a new song? How often are you writing?
Most recently I’ve been using a website called ‘Splice’ to find inspo' to start a song. Splice is a hub of free production samples which you can loop and make simple tracks. I often find little samples that might repeat a chord progression, I then sing over the top to craft a melody for the song. I work on that basis to curate the other areas of the track until its done. Sometimes when I can’t find a sample that grabs me, I’ll play around on the piano till something sticks. I’m in the studio every week and also try my best to write with one other artist/producer a week. I believe collaboration is key, and it's been a foundation of my journey as an artist.
Some great artists are coming out of NZ lately – Connan Mockasin, Matthew Young, The Butlers to name a few… Any you would like to recommend we check out?
Heck yessss… they are amazing! I’m loving BENE, Balu Brigada, BOYBOY, Jess B, Watson, Chelsea Jade, LA Women... I could go on foreverrrrr.
Can you shed any light on upcoming EPs/shows/projects?
I’m working towards my next release at the moment and still in the process of figuring out which direction I want to take the sound. I’m hoping to do a few collaborations with various artists too. For now, I’m concentrating on the live performance side of my music and getting ready for the upcoming summer season!
Nakita Recommends:
In Auckland, I fricken' love going out for a night of Karaoke at the Rock Bar on Queen Street. My go-to place to eat would be ‘Momo Tea’ in Newmarket which is open till late - 1 am or some ridiculous hour. They have a whole ‘Bubble Tea’ menu there which my mates and I always order from (Papaya Flavour is the best + Pearls). My go-to drink would be ‘Peach Nata… without the Nata’ (Ha!) which I order at ‘momo’ too. Also, to clear my head, I like to walk up ‘Mount Eden’ on a nice night or drive round to the Northshore where there is this unreal parking lot under the harbour bridge, which looks out over the water to the most beautiful city view at night.
You can check our her Instagram here.
Nakita is wearing the 8953 Painters Bib Overalls and the WL450 Long Sleeve Heavyweight Crew Tee.
Photos by @brickandjim
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Tainted Wings – Chapter Sixteen
When Hekate finally arrived at her window, she was exhausted. Not only physically, but mentally as well. She still felt sick to her stomach as she thought of the poor innocent woman who was killed. And then there was the fact that she had attacked Marcia, again.
But this was worse. She was so focused on her rage, she used the fire against her, even after War had left the man’s body. She knew the moment War had left Jennifer’s father’s body. She knew it. But she was so hungry for his blood, she continued to attack anyway.
Her mother wasn’t home yet, giving her the opportunity to change out of her damaged leotard, and clean the dried blood from her healed skin. Slowly, she pulled her arms out of the leotard, wincing at her bruised shoulder. Taking her hair out was difficult, as the fight has pulled pieces out, creating a rat’s nest around the hair band.
After she finished stripping, she glanced at her reflection in the mirror. She looked like a mess. Her entire shoulder was a mixture of purple and yellow. The bruise was much larger than the original bullet wound.
As the hot water washed the remnants of the night away, Hekate took a deep breath, attempting to release the tension built up.
Do you wish to discuss it?
“Discuss what? My inability to protect humanity? My inability to control myself?” Hekate spat.
There was nothing you could have done to change the outcome of the night.
Hekate jerked her head towards the mirror on the other side of the room, her hair spaying water all over the shower walls. Moro sat on the counter in the reflection, watching her.
“You know I could have. I know it. Had I not switched my routine at the last minute, I would have been the one shot, not her. And what about Marcia? I burned her, Moro. That’s twice I’ve used my powers against her now. Twice,” she said, her voice raising as she brought up Marcia. Tears had begun to fall down her cheeks but she barely noticed.
Very well. Then I’ll ask you this: What good does it do you now to dwell on it? What’s done is done. All you can do now is form a plan so it won’t happen again.
Hekate turned the water off and stood there for a moment, dripping. “I talk big, but I’m honestly not even sure how to go about it.”
I am aware.
Her eyes turned to glare at the white wolf’s reflection as she grabbed for a towel to dry herself. “Since you’re such a big shot, why don’t you come up with a plan for once?”
Moro’s eyes widened at Hekate’s accusation. You say I have been of no use to you?
Instantly, she felt guilty again. Hekate ran her fingers through her hair, pulling the remaining tangles out. “No, I’m sorry. It just feels like I’ve been pushed into a corner here. I’m losing control. We thought Marcia taking some of the taint away from me and taking that brand could make the episodes stop. But this was the worst one.”
Only because War was right there, influencing you directly.
“That,” Hekate began as she reached for her clothes, “Only makes it worse. One way or another, we’ll have to fight War directly to get him back behind that Gate. What will happen is Marcia is left to fight not just War, but me as well?”
She was quiet. It was a fear Moro had tried to keep hidden, but after tonight Hekate wondered if it had any ground to it. Their souls were connected, but Hekate still held the influence of War.
Suddenly, Moro’s head jerked towards the bathroom door. Someone is here.
Not two seconds later, the doorbell rang. Hekate quickly slipped into her gray sweatpants and an over-sized black hoodie before throwing her wet hair into a messy bun. She inched closer to the door, afraid it was the police searching for her. Or worse.
“It’s Marcus,” a voice on the other side of the door said.
She breathed a sigh of relief, before suddenly becoming overridden with confusion. Why would he be here so late?
Hekate opened the door. “Little late for a friendly call.”
Without waiting for an invitation, Marcus pushed past Hekate.
He made his way into her kitchen in the back of the house as she followed after. Pulling out a bar stool, he sat at the kitchen counter before his hazel eyes met Hekate’s. “We need to talk.”
Her eyebrow raised, immediately angry. “About?”
“What I saw tonight,” he said slowly.
“Wh-what did you see?” she asked, her voice hesitant.
For a brief moment, the studied each other, waiting to see who would speak first. Hekate began to fidget with her sleeves, pulling at them waiting for Marcus to answer. Marcus simply stared at her, waiting.
Finally, Marcus reached to drag his hand through his cinnamon hair and sighed. “You’ll probably think I’m insane. I thought I was crazy the first time I saw it, but after tonight, I know I’m not insane.”
Hekate crossed her arms, growing impatient. “Spit it out, Marcus. What do you what?”
“I want to see them. Your wings,” he said.
Hekate’s body felt like it had been dunked into ice water. Everything went numb and the world seemed to freeze all around her. Moro was right. She had been reckless.
“What? What the heck are you talking about?” She asked, trying to sound as confused as possible.
Marcus glared at her false confusion. “Don’t pretend you don’t know what I’m talking about. Both you and Marcia, I saw the two of you fly off tonight when everything went insane at the gymnastics meet. I saw you at the club that one night, running into the woods. I thought I had gone insane, but I found your jacket around where you disappeared.”
Panic. Panic was all she could feel. “No one would believe you.”
“Of course,” he scoffed, “Which is why I told the police the two of you had left to go to he bathroom when everything we nuts. They judges hadn’t written your score down and it was so chaotic, they accepted it as the truth.”
Hekate blinked. Her mouth slacked a little in shock. She couldn’t believe what she was hearing. Not only was Marcus demanding to see something impossible, he had protected her as well.
“So, are you going to show them or not?” He asked again.
Her eyes narrowed, watching him carefully. “Why? Why did you do that?”
He raised an eyebrow at her. “I know the two of you didn’t kill that woman. I was there. I saw it happen. I don’t know who did it, but I know it wasn’t you two. But you both ran out as if you knew what did. The next thing I know, the school is being evacuated from a random earthquake and the two of you sneak outside. I followed you and saw how you left. No one else did.”
Now she truly felt trapped. Her body that was clean a few minutes ago was now covered in a layer of sweat as she considered her options. Not only would her secret be revealed, but another person could be brought into this secret war, and that was the last thing she wanted.
“Marcus,” she started, “You need to understand something. I can’t show you anything. Because if I confirmed anything, you’d become a target.”
Concern covered his face. “A target? What’s after you? The government?”
Be very careful, Hekate.
She reached to hold her arms close to her chest, attempting to comfort her anxiety. “No, not the government. Look, you just need to trust me on this. I can’t tell you anything. It’s better this way.”
“Are you going to tell Caleb?” he asked.
Hekate blinked as her head tilted back. That thought had never crossed her mind before. “Of course not.”
His lips formed a firm line before he spoke again. “But Marcia knows because she’s like you?”
She swallowed back nausea. “Marcia discovered my secret and became involved. It was an accident. She seems fine with it, but I’m not okay with drawing anyone else into this mess. It’s my…job. And I have to see it through, alone.”
His eyes suddenly became soft as he hands dropped onto the counter. “So you have a friend who could be helping you, but you’re going to push her away anyway? Hekate, that sounds selfish.”
Her mouth dropped, along with her arms. “Excuse me? How am I being selfish?”
Marcus held back a laugh as he enjoyed seeing her spark return. “Whatever your ‘job’ may be, it sounds dangerous. But you’re willing to risk everything to see it through. From the way you talk, it sounds like this could kill you. What’s so bad about having your friends help you, in the hopes that maybe if you are together, neither of you will die?”
Hekate could only stare at him. She never considered that to be an option. Although she wanted to survive this fight, there was a good chance she wouldn’t. The only thing she could think of was everyone else’s survival; mainly Marcia’s. She had done all she could to push Marcia into the background so she wouldn’t be at risk, and yet thrown herself to the wolves at the same time.
Her hand reached to touch the brand that was now more like a tattoo than a hole. Marcus noticed the motion and stood up to walk towards her. The brand began to ache, a dull burn covering her chest. He was about to reach where she was touching before he hesitated, and dropped his hand.
“Your secret, right.” His hazel eyes moved from her hand to meet her eyes again. “Can you promise me something?”
“What?” she asked in a whisper.
“Promise me that you won’t sacrifice yourself. And if anything happens, just know I’m your friend too. I’ll help anyway I can,” he said, his expression unwavering.
The tension was broken between the two of them when Hekate’s cell phone began to ring. She lifted it to see Caleb’s name flash across the screen. Marcus saw it as well before taking a step back.
“I’ll go. But remember what I said. I’ll see you tomorrow,” he said as he moved around to make his way towards her front door.
Hekate could only stand there, still frozen as she heard the door behind her close. When the phone was on the last ring, she reached to answer, “Hello?”
“I have been trying to reach you all night! Are you okay? I heard what happened at the competition!” He practically shouted into the receiver.
Taking a moment to clear her throat, she attempted to compose herself. “I’m fine. I was already on my way out when I heard the commotion. Since I didn’t seen anything, I thought it was best to leave so I wouldn’t be in the way.”
“So you’re at home?” he asked.
“I’ll be there in a few minutes,” he said before hanging up.
Two boys in her house in one evening…even her mother wouldn’t believe her if she tried to explain later. Although she wanted to fix her hair before he arrived, Hekate was still glued to the kitchen floor from shock.
You cannot let this one know. No one else can know.
She nodded. “I know. I know. What do we do?”
Moro was silent. Hekate was beginning to panic before she finally spoke up. All we can do is hope he keeps his word. I could always erase his memory, but it is risky. Considering how much he’s seen over time, I’d be erasing a lot of memories, not just one or two.
Hekate inhaled before letting out a groan, her hand reaching for her forehead. “Then we’ll have to leave him be. I don’t want to risk that.”
I won’t erase the memories. But he will need to be watched, carefully.
“I agree,” I said.
The front door burst open, breaking her from her conversation. “Hekate!”
“In the kitchen,” she yelled.
Caleb ran towards her voice before pulling her into a fierce hug. “Thank goodness.”
As he held her, she breathed in his scent, attempting to calm herself from the night altogether. They stood there, simply holding each other, grateful the other was there. The burning on the brand finally beginning to subside. Only after her heartbeat had begun to slow did she break the silence.
“How did you know what happened?”
He leaned back to look at her. “Marcus called. We were texting before it happened, talking about the coming up basketball game when everything started happening.”
“Why was he even there?” she asked, realizing she should have asked Marcus this, not Caleb.
He shrugged. “I think he was staying late for a tutoring session.”
“Oh,” was all she could say. That didn’t explain why he was in the gym, but she didn’t want to discuss it with Caleb
Caleb’s eyes ran over her again before he moved his hand from her hips to her face. He pulled her close. She let his lips lay gently on hers before her need grew. The kiss started out sweet, but turned into something more intense.
In between breaths, Caleb asked, “When will your mom be home?”
Before Hekate could say anything, the front door opened. “Hekate! You home?”
Breaking away from each other, she leaned against the counter as Caleb winked at her causing her to blush further. “She’s in here.”
Her mother walked in, surprised to see she wasn’t alone. “Oh, hello. Are you one of Hekate’s friends?”
“I’m her boyfriend, Caleb. It’s nice to meet you,” he said, completely at ease.
Eyes widened in shock as her mother began to grin. “Her boyfriend, eh? I thought the day would never come! Nice to meet you!”
“He was just leaving,” Hekate said as she reached for his hand.
“Oh come on!” Her mother exclaimed from the kitchen.
Caleb chuckled. “Trying to get rid of me?”
“To save you from my mother, yes,” she said in a murmur.
When he was standing on her porch, he reached to pull her into one last kiss. This one didn’t grow as the anxiety in Hekate’s stomach made her feel sick. As she pulled away, he winked one more time before walking down the porch. She shut the front door only to hear her mother from the kitchen.
“Run after your true love!”
“Shut up!” she yelled, walking back into the kitchen.
Her mother grinned. “Tonight has been full of surprises. I’m glad to know you’re all right by the way.”
Confusion covered her face. “That I’m all right?”
“Do you really think I don’t know about what happened at the meet today?”
Hekate quickly caught up and reached for her phone.
“Too late now. You wouldn’t answer my calls, but thankfully your best friend did. She said she dropped you off here after the incident,” she said, slightly annoyed.
“I’m sorry,” Hekate began, “I forgot my phone was still on silent. And I just wanted to forget all about it.”
She folded her arms, completely serious now. “Hekate, when something like that happens, you call me immediately. Do you know how worried I was? I thought you were hurt, or worse, dead. That’s not fair to me.”
A sharp pain of guilt hit Hekate’s stomach as she listened to her mother’s lecture. “I’m sorry. I messed up.”
“I’ll say,” she said before grinning, “Then you bring a boy here. Playing a dangerous game. How many boyfriends does that make? I never knew my daughter would become so popular.”
Hekate groaned. “Mom! I’m not popular. I’m only dating Caleb, geez. Can I go to bed now?”
She laughed, causing Hekate’s face to redden in embarrassment again. “Go to bed. Sleep in. School is canceled tomorrow, giving you a three day weekend. The police want to investigate the school to try and find the shooter. I wouldn’t want any of you near that anyway.”
As Hekate walked away, she felt her head shake against the ridiculousness of her mother’s words. She didn’t want her daughter near anything dangerous, and yet she was the reason behind it all in the first place. She was the dangerous one.
When Hekate was finally alone in her room, Moro appeared on her bed. “Are you all right?”
“Why do you ask?” Hekate asked, refusing to meet Moro in the eye.
“It has been a rough night, and a lot has happened. I felt the guilt when your mother said those words. Do you regret your decision?”
She was silent. Moro wasn’t wrong. While her mother was lecturing her, the guilt had continued to build in her gut. Hekate could be dead before the end of the fall semester and there was nothing anyone could do about it. No one.
“I made my decision.”
Moro nodded. “You did.”
Hekate crawled onto her bed, laying her head on Moro’s stomach. “Do you think I’ve made the right decision? With anything?”
Moro was silent. Hekate simply listened to her heartbeat, waiting. Finally, she spoke up. “Yes. Though my brother my disagree, considering the situations you are put in, you’ve made the right decisions in those moments. Each time you’ve tried to consider the consequences.”
“What about the woman who was shot? Or those times I attacked my best friend?” Hekate asked.
Moro shook her head. “You were moving based on a hunch of something aiming to kill you. You weren’t sure where they were or how they were aiming. All you could do was follow your instincts. If you die, then everything will be over. Marcia could continue the fight, but she wasn’t the one initially given this task. You have to finish it. No one else can.
And speaking of Marcia, she’s done well containing your outbursts. You just have to find a way to control the rage within you. War will continue to feed off of it, pushing you to your limit so you will lose it like that. You will find a way to control yourself. You forget, I’m with you all the time. I know you very well.”
Hekate listened to Moro and tried to believe her words. She knew there could have been another way. Had she only exposed herself to the world, she could have stopped whatever it was altogether. But she was so focused on keeping her secret, she allowed someone to get killed. And now it didn’t even matter since someone had discovered her secret.
Marcus. He was never her enemy. He wasn’t really anything. But now he was one of two people who knew her secret. Or at least, part of it. She recalled the moment her chest had begun to burn when he had stepped closer towards her.
“Moro.”
“Did you feel it, earlier tonight? When Marcus was here?” she asked.
“I did,” she confirmed.
Hekate thought back to the last few times she had encountered War, not including tonight. He had appeared in a different form each time. Different gender, different human, everything.
“Do you think that was him trying to trick me?”
Moro grew silent again. It was something to contemplate. We couldn’t always know when he would appear. “It’s possible. But I can’t know for sure. For all we know, he had possessed your friend, but didn’t linger. He never stays in one body for too long.”
“It’s interesting,” Moro murmured.
Hekate lifted herself onto her elbows to look up at her other half. “What is?”
Moro glanced down at Hekate. “Never has a Horseman taken such an interest in playing these games.”
Her eyebrows furrowed in concern. “Games?”
“Yes,” Moro said, “In the past, a Horseman who has escaped merely tried to kill the one after them so they could continue to work towards their ultimate goal. But this is the first time a Horseman has taken pleasure in summoning older gods to torture a chosen human.”
“Has War ever escaped before?” she asked.
“Yes, centuries ago,” Moro confirmed.
Hekate felt her pulse quicken. “What happened?”
Moro shifted on the bed. It looked like a shrug, but for a wolf, it was an awkward movement. “War escaped in the twelfth century, around the time of the crusades. He had felt the reverberations of the first crusades and wanted more. Back then, he believed it was his time. He and the chosen human at the time crossed swords many times in battle before – ” Her voices trailed off, not wanting to finish the story.
“Before?” Hekate pressed.
“Before,” Moro started again hesitantly, “the human used all that he had to vanish from my sight. Only later did I discover what had happened. He had sacrificed his soul’s very essence to force War back through the door. But the damage was already done. War had made an impact on the world, and my charge ceased to exist.”
Hekate could only stare as Moro told the story. Although it was fascinating to hear about another who was like her, the ending grabbed her attention. “What do you mean ‘ceased to exist?'”
Moro shook her head. “I’m not sure what happened to him. Even Selene would not tell me. She merely said it was complete.”
Hekate laid her head back down on Moro’s stomach, taking in her words. It was complete. What did that mean? Only to say that War had been put back into his cage? Or something else entirely?
Tainted Wings – Chapter Seventeen
Tainted Wings, Writing
angels, angels: moon and sun, crusades, demons, four horsemen, gates of the four horsemen, horsemen, question, romance, The Crusades, war, yalit
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(Woll is, in fact, terrific throughout the episode; she has one of the best cry-faces in Hollywood, she can convey so much with the simple manipulation of a prop like a crumpled-up tissue held in her hand but never referred to outright, and the curves of her face hold the light like nobody’s business.)
Her eyes wet with unfallen tears, Karen’s voice pops and crackles with emotion as she brings up how she and her murdered mentor Ben Urich tricked Fisk’s elderly mother into revealing that he killed his own father, then taunts him for doing so.
Vincent D’Onofrio’s gravelly stop-start vocal pattern sizzles with barely suppressed glee as he makes insinuations about his involvement in the murder of Urich, the attack on the newspaper, his attempts on the life of Karen herself, and, finally, his knowledge that her friend and former colleague Matt Murdock is Daredevil. (She didn’t know that he knew, and she’s dumbfounded.) Yet he still retains his polite veneer, barking the question “Tea?” at her after she arrives so sharply that I jumped and then laughed out loud.
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But his smugness about Matt drives Karen even further. To the great astonishment of both Fisk and, well, me, Karen reveals that she killed James Wesley, Fisk’s right-hand man and, prior to his girlfriend Vanessa, only real friend. “He died quickly, if you were wondering,” she hisses, eyes alight with malice. “Didn’t suffer much.” You can watch Fisk’s gigantic egg head hard-boil itself before your very eyes as he hears this, like he’s never been caught this off guard about something this important to him. Only the timely intervention of the FBI, at the behest of Foggy, seems to save her from getting killed on the spot. The way she talks afterwards, it’s like that’s what she wanted, like dying would be worth it if it meant Fisk, who’s caused her and hers so much misery, went down for good.
Also Sister Maggie is Matt’s mom, and now he knows because he has super-hearing and heard her praying to his late father to help him. After this tense, disturbing, excellent episode, it seems he’s gonna need it.
Sean T. Collins (@theseantcollins) writes about TV for Rolling Stone, Vulture, The New York Times, and anyplace that will have him, really. He and his family live on Long Island.
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By Shira Shazeer
Dress up your Bellies and your Babies – Purim’s Coming!
Last year, at two and a half, was the first time I asked Zalmen what he wanted to dress up as for Purim. He answered immediately and decisively, “Haman Harasha” - evil Haman! I told him he still had time to think about it, waited, asked again a little while later, ...
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Last year, at two and a half, was the first time I asked Zalmen what he wanted to dress up as for Purim. He answered immediately and decisively, “Haman Harasha” – evil Haman! I told him he still had time to think about it, waited, asked again a little while later, then a few days later, then a few weeks later. I put off working on the costume in case he decided along the way he didn’t want to be the villain. But the closer it got, the more he got into it. He told everyone he was going to be Haman the evil, and everyone was going to make a lot of noise when they said his name. He declared that Daddy would be the King Achashverosh. I jumped in to tell him that his brother Velvel and I were already planning to be kangaroos, which he grudgingly agreed to. He went on to declare that my parents would be Queen Esther. Both of them complied. Zalmen never changed his mind. He loved the costumes, loved looking at himself and seeing Haman. He wasn’t crazy about all the noise, but he got into the story and dressing up.
This year, I started asking about a month ago, “Zalmen, what do you think you want to be for purim this year?” He enjoyed being Haman so much last year I thought he might want to do it again. His answer, again quick and decisive, “I’m going to be a kangaroo!” Again, I told him he had time to think it over. I told him Velvel and I were not going to be kangaroos again this year. It shouldn’t surprise me that he’s showing no signs of changing his mind. He’s going to be a kangaroo. Never mind that the costume last year took advantage of Velvel’s seemingly permanent home in the pocket of my babywearing wrap. I don’t know what the rest of us will be, but Zalmen is set on Kangaroo.
Today is the first day of Adar Bet, the month in which Purim falls. There’s a saying, “When Adar arrives, joy increases,” but over time I’ve developed a love-hate relationship with this holiday. As a kid, I loved it. It was a fun family holiday with baking and a chance to dress up, to be someone or something else for a day. As I grew older, the story began to bother me. Of the three women in the story, one, Queen Vashti, demands the smallest modicum of respect and autonomy over her body and loses everything. Another, the heroine, Esther, succeeds by using her sexuality to manipulate those in power. And the third, Haman’s wife Zeresh, is pure evil. The hero, Mordechai, is happy to send his adoptive daughter, Esther to be a concubine in the King’s palace just in case she might gain some power. And in the end, rather than reverse the evil decree, the King places his support behind the Jews retaliating, killing many of their enemies. I joined the ranks of women dressing as Vashti because she was the only sympathetic character.
In fact, the when the Bible was being canonized, there was a debate over whether or not to include the Megilah at all. After all, the story doesn’t take place in the land of Israel, and God is not mentioned directly anywhere in the book. The story of Purim is an exile story, and a satire. It depicts our world turned on its head. The king, who should be in charge, is a fool. The queen who disobeys the king’s foolish ruling is quickly dismissed. The Jews are subject to the whims of an evil advisor with a bruised ego. Gender roles are all mixed up; Mordechai plays the role of nurse to Esther. According to one Midrash, he even nurses her, miraculously lactating. Esther is one of very few women in the Bible who affect the world without bearing children, and she’s unique in that there is no concern expressed that she has no children. This is Esther, whose name is a play on the Babylonian fertility goddess Ishtar, whose Hebrew name Hadassah means myrtle, another fertility symbol. (That’s right, the expression “fertile Myrtle” isn’t just about the rhyme.) We might expect her to fix the situation by giving birth to an heir who would succeed Achashverosh and establish a fair and God-fearing order to the kingdom, but she doesn’t. Even the miracle that gets the Jews out of danger is a bit topsy-turvy. They are not delivered from the enemy by a showy supernatural occurrence. The heroes of the story have to save themselves, first through careful planning, then through organized violent action. They don’t arrive in a promised land. They remain in Persia, living among people who would have gladly killed them, under the rule of a foolish king, who is now, at least for the moment, deferring to Mordechai and Esther’s good judgement.
In many ways the story of the Megilah is not as satisfying as some of our other stories, particularly the powerful narrative of the exodus from Egypt. But it occurs in a world which, though farcically presented, looks a lot like our own. The world-view of the Megillah includes a lot of imperfection that God won’t just step in and fix for us, and it depicts people doing their best to be the agents for God’s miracles, even if they have to do so in imperfect ways. So the story ends with a lot of violence, and with a situation that doesn’t feel totally stable. The miracle, wrought through human action, is imperfect, but it works. What makes it really work, what makes God’s presence apparent in the story, is how Esther and Mordechai and the Jewish people react to their experience and establish the holiday for years to come. The Megilah establishes Purim as a holiday of feasting and joy, a time to send treats to friends and gifts to the poor.
Purim could have been a holiday about a victory of power, about tragedy averted by cunning and strength. But it gets spun as a miracle, an opportunity to express gratitude for the goodness that we enjoy within a world that often seems upside down, a call to connect with community and take care of those in need. So we celebrate every year, dressing up in costume, embracing that our world often feels upside down, that it can turn upside-down in ways that we can’t control, but that how we respond matters, that we can turn the world right-side up, that we can affect our world and must do so responsibly, to be the human agents of hidden miracles.
When I was pregnant with Zalmen, I experienced the joy we’re supposed to feel in Adar in a way that I hadn’t in a long time. I dressed as a farmer, because I had a pair of pregnancy overalls that fit. I listened to Purim music, and sang to the baby, wondering if he’d recognize the CD the next Purim. I couldn’t exactly say why I was so excited about Purim that year. Maybe I was anticipating seeing the holiday from the uncomplicated perspective of childhood again. Maybe it had something to do with being in my second trimester and just feeling good and pretty secure that the pregnancy was sticking. Or maybe it was just easier to get the message of Purim in the midst of the miracle that was turning my world upside down and inside out.
When a family adds a child to the mix, their world changes, everything can be topsy-turvy in ways that are scary, exciting, and hopeful. Birth is a miracle that happens within the realm of nature, to a large extent brought about by human beings acting as the agents of God, yet not entirely within our control. There’s a lot that is hidden and progressively revealed, from the reality of a new life growing, to who that person will become, to who the parents will grow to be along with their child.
The years of pregnancy and infancy are also great times to dress up in those costumes that work particularly well with a pregnant belly or for a mother-baby pair while the baby is still willing to be carried (and dressed up). When Zalmen was a baby, I came to the Rabbinical School Purim party dressed as Mordechai nursing Esther (Zalmen) based on the midrash I mentioned before. Last year, Velvel and I were a kangaroo and Joey. So if you’re pregnant, or your baby is still young and cooperative, it’s time to start thinking about what you’ll be for Purim. Embrace the upside-down world we live in and the disguised miracles that give it meaning. And join the Jewish Birth Network Babies & Bellies Costume Contest. What is your favorite pregnant or mama-baby Purim costume? Share your pictures or ideas on our Facebook page. Or email them to costumecontest@jewishbirthnetwork.com. One winner in the pregnant belly and one in the mama-baby category will receive a gift card to Magic Beans toy store. We’ll announce the winners shortly after Purim, so send in last year’s pictures now and don’t forget to capture this year’s costumes in time to share!
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MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University football team landed 14 players on the 2018 All-Conference Team, it was announced by the Great Plains Athletic Conference on Tuesday.
Leading the way for DWU was senior Trevor Wietzema (Worthington, Minn.) and freshman Daniel Libolt (Chambers, Neb.). Wietzema capped off a historic career with the Tigers as this was his second time being tabbed to the All-GPAC First Team, while being named to the Second Team after his sophomore season.
This season, Wietzema led the Tiger offensive line as the offense ranked 20th in the NAIA in total passing offense with 2,643 passing yards. The offense also averaged 240.3 passing yards per game, which ranked 27th in the nation.
In his first season in a Tiger uniform, Libolt made his presence known being named All-GPAC First Team kick returner and All-GPAC Honorable Mention wide receiver. Libolt ranked second nationally in total kickoff return yards with 598 on the season, and ranked fifth in kickoff return yards per attempt with 27.2 yards. He was named GPAC Special Teams Player of the Week following his performance against Briar Cliff University, where he finished with 166 kickoff return yards and a touchdown on the opening kickoff of the game.
At receiver, Libolt finished the season with 43 catches, 673 yards and seven touchdowns. The Chambers, Neb., native got off to a hot start to the season as he tallied six catches for 150 yards and a touchdown against Dakota State University and six catches for 153 yards and two touchdowns against Presentation College the following week.
The lone player on the All-GPAC Second Team for the offense is sophomore receiver Spencer Neugebauer (Mitchell, S.D.). He led the team with 52 catches for 829 yards and three touchdowns, while averaging 15.9 yards receiving per game. Neugebauer finished the regular season ranked 25th nationally in total receiving yards and 30th in the country in total receptions. He has totaled 1,210 receiving yards, 81 catches and 10 total touchdowns in his two seasons with DWU.
Headlining the defense, Tyler Wagner (Webster, S.D.) and Dillon Rork (Grand Island, Neb.) were named to the All-GPAC Second Team Defense. After leading the team in tackles in his sophomore season, Wagner once again led the Tigers with 92 total tackles on the year. The junior linebacker finished with 48 solo tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks on the season. He recorded a season-high 13 tackles, three tackles for loss and 0.5 sacks against Briar Cliff. Through three seasons, Wagner has amassed 171 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 18.5 tackles for loss.
In his final season, Rork tallied 53 total tackles and 27 solo tackles, while notching three sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss. He also notched a career-high two interceptions and a pass breakup. Against Dakota State, Rork recorded a season-high eight tackles and five solo tackles. He concludes his career with DWU with 249 total tackles, 140 solo tackles, 13 sacks, 38 tackles for loss and five interceptions.
Members of the DWU football team that were named Honorable Mention include Jonny Withrow (Kimball, Neb.), Sam Naasz (Winner, S.D.), Dawson Grotjohn (Stewartville, Minn.), Emmanuel Christopher (Sioux Falls, S.D.), Eathen Gualke (Kimball, S.D.), Trey DeCroock (Sioux Falls, S.D.), Mitch Johnson (Mitchell, S.D.) and Luke Loudenburg (Canova, S.D.).
Withrow moved from running back to wide receiver this season and finished third on the team in receiving. He tallied 422 receiving yards on 36 catches for a touchdown, while averaging 52.8 receiving yards per game. Grotjohn was another key piece to the offensive line in just his second season. He found his way into a starting role on the offensive line in his second season as he played in nine games throughout the season.
Naasz contributed to the special teams as the punter and also on defense at linebacker. At the punter position, he averaged 38.5 yards per punt and 2,197 total punt yards. His longest punt of the season came against Midland University with a 60-yard punt. He also finished the season with 33 total tackles, eight tackles for loss and a sack on defense.
Christopher played in all 11 games this season as he finished with 44 total tackles, 18 solo tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. Gaulke concluded his junior season third on the team with 76 total tackles and 42 solo tackles. He also notched 9.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. He has totaled 113 total tackles, 22 tackles for loss and 13 sacks in his career.
In his final season, DeCroock finished with 48 total tackles, 26 solo tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and two interceptions. In his career, DeCroock finished with 177 total tackles and four interceptions. Joining him in the defensive backfield was Johnson who notched 59 total tackles and 29 solo tackles. He also recorded 2.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and two interceptions.
Rounding out the All-Conference Team is junior running back Loudenburg. He finished the season with 865 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, while averaging 78.6 yards per game. With a season remaining, Loudenburg has collected 1,988 rushing yards, 19 touchdowns and 432 receiving yards.
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High-tech Company Devises Low-tech Answer to Global Clean Water Crisis
by Cynthia Kenworthy | Nov 21, 2016
Water is fundamental to health, but 1.8 billion people in the world drink from contaminated sources. This makes water sanitation among the most pressing global health priorities.
A new initiative aims to provide 500,000 people in the developing world with safe drinking water by 2017 through brilliantly simple proprietary technology backed by cutting-edge design, collaboration and financing.
Seattle-based MSR, a maker of high-tech mountaineering gear that is part of Cascade Designs, is mounting the effort with global nonprofits World Vision, Operation Blessing and PATH. Over the past 10 years, MSR has perfected a foolproof system called the SE200 Community Chlorine Maker. The device uses water, salt and power source such as a car battery to make chlorine, and the process takes only five minutes.
In October, MSR launched a crowdfunding campaign aimed at raising $50,000 to deploy 2,500 of the devices by the end of 2017 through World Vision and Operation Blessing.
Development of the device began about 10 years ago when Seattle-based global health nonprofit PATH came to MSR with the challenge of identifying the best way to decontaminate clean water in impoverished areas.
MSR, which harnessed its manufacturing and engineering expertise and experience making water purification systems for backpackers, explored 85 different technologies, MSR marketing head Jane Mauser said.
The team concluded chlorine was the best solution because it is portable, long lasting, inexpensive and effective at killing bacteria, viruses and protozoa that cause diarrheal disease.
Once that was decided, the design process focused on achieving an extremely simple device with no need for measuring or written instructions. The team went through iterations and decided the best size was a system for about 200 people.
“Our focus was low cost so we wanted to take all the bells and whistles off,” said Brian Gower of World Vision. But after testing with communities in the field, they added a bell to notify when the chlorine was ready (so that busy users could attend to other work) and a power indicator.
Villagers add salt and water based on lines on the side of the clear chamber. The process starts with a push of a button, and the device corrects to make the same concentration of chlorine every time.
“It’s magic – salt, water and electricity make chlorine. It blows people’s minds all the time,” said Jesse Schubert of PATH.
“The ease of use and the effectiveness of the treatment are things we love,” said Gower.
MSR sells the chlorine makers for $239, and charities get funding from donors to buy them. The devices have a stated lifespan of five years, but units in the field are going strong at seven years old.
By working with the charities, MSR understood user needs better and get feedback on early models. The charities also provide training and support as devices are deployed.
The partners see a need for a larger system that could be used for thousands of people in refugee camps, larger communities and disaster areas, so that may be on the horizon.
“We have learned that partnership is powerful,” said Mauser of MSR.
MSR SE200™ Community Chlorine Maker
Cynthia Kenworthy is a freelance business and healthcare writer based in Seattle, Washington. Visit her website and connect with Cynthia on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Lately, I've had a discussion with a friend. I said that spelling mistakes is the same thing as spelling errors. He doesn't agree with me. So, what's the difference? Are both correct?
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Er, a spelling error is when there's a mistake in the spelling, while a spelling mistake is when there's an error in the spelling. Wait, no, that might not be it. Maybe this is it: a spelling error is when there's an error in the spelling, while a spelling mistake is when there's a mistake in the spelling. Hmm, maybe not that, but perhaps this: When a person erroneously makes a mistake (or is it "error"?) in the spelling, then that's a spelling mistake (or is it a spelling error?). Or: When a person mistakenly errors in the spelling . . . Argh! Now you got me all confused! – F.E. Aug 28 '14 at 19:34
In normal use, the two phrases mean the same thing.
In a specific context a speaker or writer may say that when he says "error" he means something slightly different than when he says "mistake". But that's true of pretty much any word.
I agree with your friend - a spelling error is where you regularly spell a word wrongly a spelling mistake is where you spell a word wrongly and don't notice.
Spelling error : every time your write friend you write freind and think it's correct.
Spelling mistake : you write wierd just once and don't notice, but you normally write weird.
Spelling mistakes are easy to make but not always easy to notice, spelling errors are unnoticeable (by you) and mean you need to learn how to spell the word correctly.
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I found this which seems to confirm my position.
Wikipedia contributors. "Error (linguistics)." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 23 Oct. 2013. Web. 29 Aug. 2014.
In linguistics, it is considered important to distinguish errors from mistakes. Distinction is always made between errors and mistakes where the former is seen as resulting from learner's lack of proper grammatical knowledge and the latter as being failed to utilize a known system correctly. ...
There's an error - sorry, a mistake - in your last sentence. ... Have you any authority (other than OP's friend!) for this distinction? I have never encountered it. – StoneyB Aug 28 '14 at 22:15
@StoneyB Only from the very slight variations in the definitions of error and mistake. It's hard to describe either without using the other but mistake is nearer to a genuine accident that happens rarely, while an error is due to something being wrong and happens every time that situation is met. If you learned the word 'frigid' from one single source where it was spelled 'fridgid', the original may be a mistake, the author accidentally slipped in a 'd' but now you hold the belief that 'frigid' is spelled 'fridgid', you have an error in your belief of the spelling of 'frigid'. – Frank Aug 29 '14 at 4:42
+1 for the Wiki reference. I never thought of that! However, I'm confused if a third person is reading a content, what does he find? Spelling error or mistake! Mind it, 'a third person' and not the one who wrote the content! :) – Maulik V♦ Aug 29 '14 at 5:49
@MaulikV The same word would need to appear a few times for a third party to determine if the writer has made an error writing the wurd or made a mistake writing the word. (I'd class my 'wurd' as a mistake - It's more likely that I know the spelling is 'word' but just hit the wrong key than I believe the correct spelling is 'wurd' but hit the wrong key twice to get what happens to be the correct spelling; 'word'). – Frank Aug 29 '14 at 6:01
Unfortunately, I find it doubtful that the two parties in disagreement in the OP's post would be linguists. Consider, what is the difference between subject and topic? In the field of grammar, those terms have different meanings. But when used in a conversation such as: A:"What is the subject we're arguing about?" B:"No, you should've asked 'what is the TOPIC that we're arguing about'!" And of course, the meanings of the two terms "subject" and "topic" will be quite different from what grammarians and linguists would use. And the same goes for "errors" vs "mistakes" in the OP's post. – F.E. Aug 29 '14 at 6:42
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FNS Joins eUnited Counter Strike
News by: eUnited Media | Oct 23, 2018
Home › News › FNS Joins eUnited Counter Strike
Finding themselves in the middle of the playoff hunt during their inaugural season in the ESL Pro League (EPL), eUnited Counter Strike have made key roster transactions, effective immediately.
Joining eUnited is longtime veteran Pujan “FNS” Mehta as the team’s new in-game leader. Former in-game leader, Skyler “Relyks” Weaver, will be moving into the main AWP role for the team.
Additionally, Brandon “Ace” Winn will move into a substitute role.
FNS has been on many powerful North American teams. Most recently, the 26-year-old was on Cloud9, where he participated in the ECS Season 5 Finals.
Coach Jared “osorandom” Hartman stated that FNS’ addition would provide the squad a new dynamic, bringing structure and experience to a team that’s biggest strength is raw gun skill.
“He brings leadership qualities which we’ve lacked in the previous rendition of the roster. We’ve seen the impact that he’s had on various teams (such as) Cloud9, compLexity and how he’s helped improve them to the next level,” osorandom said. “Individually, he’s a really good player and will help elevate us to the next level."
General Manager Dan Clerke had this to add: "I am excited to see what FNS can bring to our lineup as an IGL. We have a very young team and bringing experienced structure is what I think we need to hit the next level. These guys have been working really hard and Pujan has some big plans for the team. I can’t wait to see where it goes."
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Continued coverage of the final weeks of EPL and ECS play can be found on eUnited's social media platforms.
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EU leaders worried about Italy's budget
Italy's PM Giuseppe Conte is listening to French president Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the summit (Photo: Council of the European Union)
By Eszter Zalan
BRUSSELS, 18. Oct 2018, 17:55
Concerns over Italy's budget spending adding to the massive debt of the eurozone's third largest economy could hamper efforts to reform the framework of the EU's single currency, Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte warned his Italian counterpart on the sidelines of the EU summit on Thursday (18 October).
EU leaders discussed eurozone reforms and the Italian draft budget at their summit in Brussels, with concerns on the rise over the planned budget boost by Rome's populist coalition government.
Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte held bilateral meetings with the Dutch, German and French leaders.
Rutte, who has been increasingly leading a group of fiscally-conservative eurozone countries, said that the expected higher deficit was "not helpful" in the context of the debate about the future of the euro.
"[This debate] does not become any easier when such a large member state appears not to stick to the agreements from the stability and growth pact," the Dutch leader warned.
During the meeting with EU leaders, Conte focused his speech on Italian reforms.
German chancellor Angela Merkel told reporters after the meeting that Conte briefed her on reforms, from the fight against corruption to the transparent digital structure of public administration, but that on the budget, Italy needs to engage in a "positive dialogue" with the EU commission.
Echoing Merkel, Rutte said reforms were "always good", but that implementing them did not give a state an excuse to increase its deficit beyond what was agreed in the stability and growth pact.
Dangerous debt
EU officials have already been warning Italy over its planned 2019 budget, which is expected to increase the country's debt, which currently stands at 133 percent of its GDP and which is the second biggest in the eurozone after Greece. The EU ceiling is 60 percent.
The EU criticism came after Italy's populist government, a coalition of the Five Star Movement and League parties, set the 2019 deficit target at 2.4 percent, which spooked investors. The previous government promised to keep the deficit at 0.8 percent next year.
"All over-indebtedness is dangerous in my opinion," Austrian prime minister Sebastian Kurz said at the EU summit.
The EU commission has the task of checking if budget plans stick to EU rules.
Conte said on arrival at the EU summit that the budget plans boost welfare spending, cut the retirement age and hike the deficit, and acknowledged they were unlikely to please the commission.
Euro commissioner Pierre Moscovici was in Rome on Thursday to hand a letter raising concerns over the draft budget to Italian finance minister Giovanni Tria.
Reviewing the Italian budget plans, the commission could decide to send warnings or to send the budget back to Rome for changes by 29 October.
EU commission president Jean-Claude Juncker said the EU executive has "no negative prejudice against the Italian budget," and will analyse with the same rigour as other budgets.
The EU commission chief said Italy have used all the elements of flexibility of EU rules, and that leaders don't want to add more room for manoeuvre for Italy.
"We [the commission] were very kind, gentle, and positive, when it came to Italy, because Italy is Italy," Juncker said, adding that in the last three years Rome was able to €30bn more without sanctions by the EU's stability rules.
EU leaders are however also eager to avoid a full-on conflict with Rome's populists before the European elections next May.
Reform drive
The leaders also discussed planned reforms to the eurozone to make the bloc more resilient to future crises.
France's president Emmanuel Macron has been pushing for reforms, including a eurozone budget, that irked Germany and the Netherlands among other fiscal hawks that are worried that rich member states would have to hand out more poorer, less competitive EU countries.
Rutte's warning exposes that Italy's planned budget underlines those fears, and could halt the reform process.
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Romania enlists priests to promote euro switchover plan
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The visit of Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz to the White House on Wednesday showed that the current rift in transatlantic relations is deepening by the day.
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Kamal Nath for Madhya Pradesh, Rahul Gandhi’s Call on Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh
Congress has decided on the name of Kamal Nath as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, the party is yet to finalise the names of CM candidates for Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, where it is slated to return to power.
Discussion on the Rajasthan Chief Minister took place in the national capital till late Thursday night, and is likely to continue on Friday.
After day long meetings and consultations, the Congress on Thursday night picked Kamal Nath over Jyotiraditya Scindia for the chief minister’s post in Madhya Pradesh. However, in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh – the two other heartland states the Congress managed to win from the BJP – the race for the top job is still on.
Sources say the party leadership prefers Ashok Gehlot in Rajasthan, but state Congress chief Sachin Pilot is not giving up. The two leaders had one-on-one meetings with Congress president Rahul Gandhi late Thursday night, and a decision on who will be chief minister was deferred till today.
The two hopefuls for the top post in Rajasthan are state party chief Sachin Pilot and former chief minister Ashok Gehlot. Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday held a series of meetings with Gehlot and Pilot, however, the party has failed to reach a consensus on the final name.
Congress Wins Rajasthan : Ashok Gehlot likely will be the choice over Sachin Pilot
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Project acronym 0MSPIN
Project Spintronics based on relativistic phenomena in systems with zero magnetic moment
Researcher (PI) Tomáš Jungwirth
Host Institution (HI) FYZIKALNI USTAV AV CR V.V.I
Summary The 0MSPIN project consists of an extensive integrated theoretical, experimental and device development programme of research opening a radical new approach to spintronics. Spintronics has the potential to supersede existing storage and memory applications, and to provide alternatives to current CMOS technology. Ferromagnetic matels used in all current spintronics applications may make it impractical to realise the full potential of spintronics. Metals are unsuitable for transistor and information processing applications, for opto-electronics, or for high-density integration. The 0MSPIN project aims to remove the major road-block holding back the development of spintronics in a radical way: removing the ferromagnetic component from key active parts or from the whole of the spintronic devices. This approach is based on exploiting the combination of exchange and spin-orbit coupling phenomena and material systems with zero macroscopic moment. The goal of the 0MSPIN is to provide a new paradigm by which spintronics can enter the realms of conventional semiconductors in both fundamental condensed matter research and in information technologies. In the central part of the proposal, the research towards this goal is embedded within a materials science project whose aim is to introduce into physics and microelectronics an entirely new class of semiconductors. 0MSPIN seeks to exploit three classes of material systems: (1) Antiferromagnetic bi-metallic 3d-5d alloys (e.g. Mn2Au). (2) Antiferromagnetic I-II-V semiconductors (e.g. LiMnAs). (3) Non-magnetic spin-orbit coupled semiconductors with injected spin-polarized currents (e.g. 2D III-V structures). Proof of concept devices operating at high temperatures will be fabricated to show-case new functionalities offered by zero-moment systems for sensing and memory applications, information processing, and opto-electronics technologies.
The 0MSPIN project consists of an extensive integrated theoretical, experimental and device development programme of research opening a radical new approach to spintronics. Spintronics has the potential to supersede existing storage and memory applications, and to provide alternatives to current CMOS technology. Ferromagnetic matels used in all current spintronics applications may make it impractical to realise the full potential of spintronics. Metals are unsuitable for transistor and information processing applications, for opto-electronics, or for high-density integration. The 0MSPIN project aims to remove the major road-block holding back the development of spintronics in a radical way: removing the ferromagnetic component from key active parts or from the whole of the spintronic devices. This approach is based on exploiting the combination of exchange and spin-orbit coupling phenomena and material systems with zero macroscopic moment. The goal of the 0MSPIN is to provide a new paradigm by which spintronics can enter the realms of conventional semiconductors in both fundamental condensed matter research and in information technologies. In the central part of the proposal, the research towards this goal is embedded within a materials science project whose aim is to introduce into physics and microelectronics an entirely new class of semiconductors. 0MSPIN seeks to exploit three classes of material systems: (1) Antiferromagnetic bi-metallic 3d-5d alloys (e.g. Mn2Au). (2) Antiferromagnetic I-II-V semiconductors (e.g. LiMnAs). (3) Non-magnetic spin-orbit coupled semiconductors with injected spin-polarized currents (e.g. 2D III-V structures). Proof of concept devices operating at high temperatures will be fabricated to show-case new functionalities offered by zero-moment systems for sensing and memory applications, information processing, and opto-electronics technologies.
Project acronym 14Constraint
Project Radiocarbon constraints for models of C cycling in terrestrial ecosystems: from process understanding to global benchmarking
Researcher (PI) Susan Trumbore
Call Details Advanced Grant (AdG), PE10, ERC-2015-AdG
Summary The overall goal of 14Constraint is to enhance the availability and use of radiocarbon data as constraints for process-based understanding of the age distribution of carbon in and respired by soils and ecosystems. Carbon enters ecosystems by a single process, photosynthesis. It returns by a range of processes that depend on plant allocation and turnover, the efficiency and rate of litter decomposition and the mechanisms stabilizing C in soils. Thus the age distribution of respired CO2 and the age of C residing in plants, litter and soils are diagnostic properties of ecosystems that provide key constraints for testing carbon cycle models. Radiocarbon, especially the transit of ‘bomb’ 14C created in the 1960s, is a powerful tool for tracing C exchange on decadal to centennial timescales. 14Constraint will assemble a global database of existing radiocarbon data (WP1) and demonstrate how they can constrain and test ecosystem carbon cycle models. WP2 will fill data gaps and add new data from sites in key biomes that have ancillary data sufficient to construct belowground C and 14C budgets. These detailed investigations will focus on the role of time lags caused in necromass and fine roots, as well as the dynamics of deep soil C. Spatial extrapolation beyond the WP2 sites will require sampling along global gradients designed to explore the relative roles of mineralogy, vegetation and climate on the age of C in and respired from soil (WP3). Products of this 14Constraint will include the first publicly available global synthesis of terrestrial 14C data, and will add over 5000 new measurements. This project is urgently needed before atmospheric 14C levels decline to below 1950 levels as expected in the next decade.
The overall goal of 14Constraint is to enhance the availability and use of radiocarbon data as constraints for process-based understanding of the age distribution of carbon in and respired by soils and ecosystems. Carbon enters ecosystems by a single process, photosynthesis. It returns by a range of processes that depend on plant allocation and turnover, the efficiency and rate of litter decomposition and the mechanisms stabilizing C in soils. Thus the age distribution of respired CO2 and the age of C residing in plants, litter and soils are diagnostic properties of ecosystems that provide key constraints for testing carbon cycle models. Radiocarbon, especially the transit of ‘bomb’ 14C created in the 1960s, is a powerful tool for tracing C exchange on decadal to centennial timescales. 14Constraint will assemble a global database of existing radiocarbon data (WP1) and demonstrate how they can constrain and test ecosystem carbon cycle models. WP2 will fill data gaps and add new data from sites in key biomes that have ancillary data sufficient to construct belowground C and 14C budgets. These detailed investigations will focus on the role of time lags caused in necromass and fine roots, as well as the dynamics of deep soil C. Spatial extrapolation beyond the WP2 sites will require sampling along global gradients designed to explore the relative roles of mineralogy, vegetation and climate on the age of C in and respired from soil (WP3). Products of this 14Constraint will include the first publicly available global synthesis of terrestrial 14C data, and will add over 5000 new measurements. This project is urgently needed before atmospheric 14C levels decline to below 1950 levels as expected in the next decade.
Project acronym 1D-Engine
Project 1D-electrons coupled to dissipation: a novel approach for understanding and engineering superconducting materials and devices
Researcher (PI) Adrian KANTIAN
Summary Correlated electrons are at the forefront of condensed matter theory. Interacting quasi-1D electrons have seen vast progress in analytical and numerical theory, and thus in fundamental understanding and quantitative prediction. Yet, in the 1D limit fluctuations preclude important technological use, particularly of superconductors. In contrast, high-Tc superconductors in 2D/3D are not precluded by fluctuations, but lack a fundamental theory, making prediction and engineering of their properties, a major goal in physics, very difficult. This project aims to combine the advantages of both areas by making major progress in the theory of quasi-1D electrons coupled to an electron bath, in part building on recent breakthroughs (with the PIs extensive involvement) in simulating 1D and 2D electrons with parallelized density matrix renormalization group (pDMRG) numerics. Such theory will fundamentally advance the study of open electron systems, and show how to use 1D materials as elements of new superconducting (SC) devices and materials: 1) It will enable a new state of matter, 1D electrons with true SC order. Fluctuations from the electronic liquid, such as graphene, could also enable nanoscale wires to appear SC at high temperatures. 2) A new approach for the deliberate engineering of a high-Tc superconductor. In 1D, how electrons pair by repulsive interactions is understood and can be predicted. Stabilization by reservoir - formed by a parallel array of many such 1D systems - offers a superconductor for which all factors setting Tc are known and can be optimized. 3) Many existing superconductors with repulsive electron pairing, all presently not understood, can be cast as 1D electrons coupled to a bath. Developing chain-DMFT theory based on pDMRG will allow these materials SC properties to be simulated and understood for the first time. 4) The insights gained will be translated to 2D superconductors to study how they could be enhanced by contact with electronic liquids.
Correlated electrons are at the forefront of condensed matter theory. Interacting quasi-1D electrons have seen vast progress in analytical and numerical theory, and thus in fundamental understanding and quantitative prediction. Yet, in the 1D limit fluctuations preclude important technological use, particularly of superconductors. In contrast, high-Tc superconductors in 2D/3D are not precluded by fluctuations, but lack a fundamental theory, making prediction and engineering of their properties, a major goal in physics, very difficult. This project aims to combine the advantages of both areas by making major progress in the theory of quasi-1D electrons coupled to an electron bath, in part building on recent breakthroughs (with the PIs extensive involvement) in simulating 1D and 2D electrons with parallelized density matrix renormalization group (pDMRG) numerics. Such theory will fundamentally advance the study of open electron systems, and show how to use 1D materials as elements of new superconducting (SC) devices and materials: 1) It will enable a new state of matter, 1D electrons with true SC order. Fluctuations from the electronic liquid, such as graphene, could also enable nanoscale wires to appear SC at high temperatures. 2) A new approach for the deliberate engineering of a high-Tc superconductor. In 1D, how electrons pair by repulsive interactions is understood and can be predicted. Stabilization by reservoir - formed by a parallel array of many such 1D systems - offers a superconductor for which all factors setting Tc are known and can be optimized. 3) Many existing superconductors with repulsive electron pairing, all presently not understood, can be cast as 1D electrons coupled to a bath. Developing chain-DMFT theory based on pDMRG will allow these materials SC properties to be simulated and understood for the first time. 4) The insights gained will be translated to 2D superconductors to study how they could be enhanced by contact with electronic liquids.
Project acronym 1st-principles-discs
Project A First Principles Approach to Accretion Discs
Researcher (PI) Martin Elias Pessah
Summary Most celestial bodies, from planets, to stars, to black holes; gain mass during their lives by means of an accretion disc. Understanding the physical processes that determine the rate at which matter accretes and energy is radiated in these discs is vital for unraveling the formation, evolution, and fate of almost every type of object in the Universe. Despite the fact that magnetic fields have been known to be crucial in accretion discs since the early 90’s, the majority of astrophysical questions that depend on the details of how disc accretion proceeds are still being addressed using the “standard” accretion disc model (developed in the early 70’s), where magnetic fields do not play an explicit role. This has prevented us from fully exploring the astrophysical consequences and observational signatures of realistic accretion disc models, leading to a profound disconnect between observations (usually interpreted with the standard paradigm) and modern accretion disc theory and numerical simulations (where magnetic turbulence is crucial). The goal of this proposal is to use several complementary approaches in order to finally move beyond the standard paradigm. This program has two main objectives: 1) Develop the theoretical framework to incorporate magnetic fields, and the ensuing turbulence, into self-consistent accretion disc models, and investigate their observational implications. 2) Investigate transport and radiative processes in collision-less disc regions, where non-thermal radiation originates, by employing a kinetic particle description of the plasma. In order to achieve these goals, we will use, and build upon, state-of-the-art magnetohydrodynamic and particle-in-cell codes in conjunction with theoretical modeling. This framework will make it possible to address fundamental questions on stellar and planet formation, binary systems with a compact object, and supermassive black hole feedback in a way that has no counterpart within the standard paradigm.
Most celestial bodies, from planets, to stars, to black holes; gain mass during their lives by means of an accretion disc. Understanding the physical processes that determine the rate at which matter accretes and energy is radiated in these discs is vital for unraveling the formation, evolution, and fate of almost every type of object in the Universe. Despite the fact that magnetic fields have been known to be crucial in accretion discs since the early 90’s, the majority of astrophysical questions that depend on the details of how disc accretion proceeds are still being addressed using the “standard” accretion disc model (developed in the early 70’s), where magnetic fields do not play an explicit role. This has prevented us from fully exploring the astrophysical consequences and observational signatures of realistic accretion disc models, leading to a profound disconnect between observations (usually interpreted with the standard paradigm) and modern accretion disc theory and numerical simulations (where magnetic turbulence is crucial). The goal of this proposal is to use several complementary approaches in order to finally move beyond the standard paradigm. This program has two main objectives: 1) Develop the theoretical framework to incorporate magnetic fields, and the ensuing turbulence, into self-consistent accretion disc models, and investigate their observational implications. 2) Investigate transport and radiative processes in collision-less disc regions, where non-thermal radiation originates, by employing a kinetic particle description of the plasma. In order to achieve these goals, we will use, and build upon, state-of-the-art magnetohydrodynamic and particle-in-cell codes in conjunction with theoretical modeling. This framework will make it possible to address fundamental questions on stellar and planet formation, binary systems with a compact object, and supermassive black hole feedback in a way that has no counterpart within the standard paradigm.
Project acronym 1stProposal
Project An alternative development of analytic number theory and applications
Researcher (PI) ANDREW Granville
Summary The traditional (Riemann) approach to analytic number theory uses the zeros of zeta functions. This requires the associated multiplicative function, say f(n), to have special enough properties that the associated Dirichlet series may be analytically continued. In this proposal we continue to develop an approach which requires less of the multiplicative function, linking the original question with the mean value of f. Such techniques have been around for a long time but have generally been regarded as “ad hoc”. In this project we aim to show that one can develop a coherent approach to the whole subject, not only reproving all of the old results, but also many new ones that appear inaccessible to traditional methods. Our first goal is to complete a monograph yielding a reworking of all the classical theory using these new methods and then to push forward in new directions. The most important is to extend these techniques to GL(n) L-functions, which we hope will now be feasible having found the correct framework in which to proceed. Since we rarely know how to analytically continue such L-functions this could be of great benefit to the subject. We are developing the large sieve so that it can be used for individual moduli, and will determine a strong form of that. Also a new method to give asymptotics for mean values, when they are not too small. We wish to incorporate techniques of analytic number theory into our theory, for example recent advances on mean values of Dirichlet polynomials. Also the recent breakthroughs on the sieve suggest strong links that need further exploration. Additive combinatorics yields important results in many areas. There are strong analogies between its results, and those for multiplicative functions, especially in large value spectrum theory, and its applications. We hope to develop these further. Much of this is joint work with K Soundararajan of Stanford University.
The traditional (Riemann) approach to analytic number theory uses the zeros of zeta functions. This requires the associated multiplicative function, say f(n), to have special enough properties that the associated Dirichlet series may be analytically continued. In this proposal we continue to develop an approach which requires less of the multiplicative function, linking the original question with the mean value of f. Such techniques have been around for a long time but have generally been regarded as “ad hoc”. In this project we aim to show that one can develop a coherent approach to the whole subject, not only reproving all of the old results, but also many new ones that appear inaccessible to traditional methods. Our first goal is to complete a monograph yielding a reworking of all the classical theory using these new methods and then to push forward in new directions. The most important is to extend these techniques to GL(n) L-functions, which we hope will now be feasible having found the correct framework in which to proceed. Since we rarely know how to analytically continue such L-functions this could be of great benefit to the subject. We are developing the large sieve so that it can be used for individual moduli, and will determine a strong form of that. Also a new method to give asymptotics for mean values, when they are not too small. We wish to incorporate techniques of analytic number theory into our theory, for example recent advances on mean values of Dirichlet polynomials. Also the recent breakthroughs on the sieve suggest strong links that need further exploration. Additive combinatorics yields important results in many areas. There are strong analogies between its results, and those for multiplicative functions, especially in large value spectrum theory, and its applications. We hope to develop these further. Much of this is joint work with K Soundararajan of Stanford University.
Project acronym 2-3-AUT
Project Surfaces, 3-manifolds and automorphism groups
Researcher (PI) Nathalie Wahl
Summary The scientific goal of the proposal is to answer central questions related to diffeomorphism groups of manifolds of dimension 2 and 3, and to their deformation invariant analogs, the mapping class groups. While the classification of surfaces has been known for more than a century, their automorphism groups have yet to be fully understood. Even less is known about diffeomorphisms of 3-manifolds despite much interest, and the objects here have only been classified recently, by the breakthrough work of Perelman on the Poincar\'e and geometrization conjectures. In dimension 2, I will focus on the relationship between mapping class groups and topological conformal field theories, with applications to Hochschild homology. In dimension 3, I propose to compute the stable homology of classifying spaces of diffeomorphism groups and mapping class groups, as well as study the homotopy type of the space of diffeomorphisms. I propose moreover to establish homological stability theorems in the wider context of automorphism groups and more general families of groups. The project combines breakthrough methods from homotopy theory with methods from differential and geometric topology. The research team will consist of 3 PhD students, and 4 postdocs, which I will lead.
The scientific goal of the proposal is to answer central questions related to diffeomorphism groups of manifolds of dimension 2 and 3, and to their deformation invariant analogs, the mapping class groups. While the classification of surfaces has been known for more than a century, their automorphism groups have yet to be fully understood. Even less is known about diffeomorphisms of 3-manifolds despite much interest, and the objects here have only been classified recently, by the breakthrough work of Perelman on the Poincar\'e and geometrization conjectures. In dimension 2, I will focus on the relationship between mapping class groups and topological conformal field theories, with applications to Hochschild homology. In dimension 3, I propose to compute the stable homology of classifying spaces of diffeomorphism groups and mapping class groups, as well as study the homotopy type of the space of diffeomorphisms. I propose moreover to establish homological stability theorems in the wider context of automorphism groups and more general families of groups. The project combines breakthrough methods from homotopy theory with methods from differential and geometric topology. The research team will consist of 3 PhD students, and 4 postdocs, which I will lead.
Project acronym 2D-4-CO2
Project DESIGNING 2D NANOSHEETS FOR CO2 REDUCTION AND INTEGRATION INTO vdW HETEROSTRUCTURES FOR ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Researcher (PI) Damien VOIRY
Summary CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) holds great promise for conversion of the green-house gas carbon dioxide into chemical fuels. The absence of catalytic materials demonstrating high performance and high selectivity currently hampers practical demonstration. CO2RR is also limited by the low solubility of CO2 in the electrolyte solution and therefore electrocatalytic reactions in gas phase using gas diffusion electrodes would be preferred. 2D materials have recently emerged as a novel class of electrocatalytic materials thanks to their rich structures and electronic properties. The synthesis of novel 2D catalysts and their implementation into photocatalytic systems would be a major step towards the development of devices for storing solar energy in the form of chemical fuels. With 2D-4-CO2, I propose to: 1) develop novel class of CO2RR catalysts based on conducting 2D nanosheets and 2) demonstrate photocatalytic conversion of CO2 into chemical fuels using structure engineered gas diffusion electrodes made of 2D conducting catalysts. To reach this goal, the first objective of 2D-4-CO2 is to provide guidelines for the development of novel cutting-edge 2D catalysts towards CO2 conversion into chemical fuel. This will be possible by using a multidisciplinary approach based on 2D materials engineering, advanced methods of characterization and novel designs of gas diffusion electrodes for the reduction of CO2 in gas phase. The second objective is to develop practical photocatalytic systems using van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures for the efficient conversion of CO2 into chemical fuels. vdW heterostructures will consist in rational designs of 2D materials and 2D-like materials deposited by atomic layer deposition in order to achieve highly efficient light conversion and prolonged stability. This project will not only enable a deeper understanding of the CO2RR but it will also provide practical strategies for large-scale application of CO2RR for solar fuel production.
CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) holds great promise for conversion of the green-house gas carbon dioxide into chemical fuels. The absence of catalytic materials demonstrating high performance and high selectivity currently hampers practical demonstration. CO2RR is also limited by the low solubility of CO2 in the electrolyte solution and therefore electrocatalytic reactions in gas phase using gas diffusion electrodes would be preferred. 2D materials have recently emerged as a novel class of electrocatalytic materials thanks to their rich structures and electronic properties. The synthesis of novel 2D catalysts and their implementation into photocatalytic systems would be a major step towards the development of devices for storing solar energy in the form of chemical fuels. With 2D-4-CO2, I propose to: 1) develop novel class of CO2RR catalysts based on conducting 2D nanosheets and 2) demonstrate photocatalytic conversion of CO2 into chemical fuels using structure engineered gas diffusion electrodes made of 2D conducting catalysts. To reach this goal, the first objective of 2D-4-CO2 is to provide guidelines for the development of novel cutting-edge 2D catalysts towards CO2 conversion into chemical fuel. This will be possible by using a multidisciplinary approach based on 2D materials engineering, advanced methods of characterization and novel designs of gas diffusion electrodes for the reduction of CO2 in gas phase. The second objective is to develop practical photocatalytic systems using van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures for the efficient conversion of CO2 into chemical fuels. vdW heterostructures will consist in rational designs of 2D materials and 2D-like materials deposited by atomic layer deposition in order to achieve highly efficient light conversion and prolonged stability. This project will not only enable a deeper understanding of the CO2RR but it will also provide practical strategies for large-scale application of CO2RR for solar fuel production.
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Re-posted 7/14/17 – Written 3/17/17 (Pre-Season Bold Predictions Article)
Bold Predictions are not all created equally. In some cases you have bold predictions like “Joey Votto is going to win the NL MVP”….In others you have Bold Predictions like David Ortiz resigns with the Red Sox after losing 78 lbs, and steals 40 bases on his way to winning the World Series MVP. By some standards, I guess both of these could be Bold Predictions, but neither offer a lot of Fantasy value to us unless we know the context as compared to the rest of the predictions. For this I have come up with a complex new ranking system to help you all understand how much I believe in, or even expect, for some of these to come true. What is the new system? Hot Wings. Yes, my rankings system is Hot Wings. Dive in.
Mild (My two year old little girl loves these)
Lewis Brinson Wins NL Rookie of the Year
Quick Thoughts: Brinson is Milwaukee’s undisputed top prospect and may be hitting his way onto the big league club with an impressive spring showing. With a home venue of Miller Park and a Manager in Craig Counsel, that has proven to be aggressive on the base paths, Brinson’s power speed skills could pay off big if given regular at bats.
Jose Bautista bounces back to being a top 10 Outfielder
Quick Thoughts: Bautista has a career OPS of 861 including 6 straight All Star seasons, where four of the 6 were over 900. It’s possible that in his age 40 season, that he continues to fad, but my money is on another impressive season.
Josh Bell Takes 80 Walks
Quick Thoughts: Bell has elite plate discipline for a 24 year old. He walked 57 times in AAA before arriving in the bigs, where he was one of only 3 players to walk more than strike out in 150 plate appearances or more.
Shawn Kelly Leads the NL in Saves
Quick Thoughts: Nationals are projected to win 90 games and have yet to sign a traditional closer as some may have expected. It’s a three way race between Kelly, Glover, and Treinen. When Kelly gets his chance I don’t expect him to look back.
Paul Goldschmidt steals more bases than Jose Altuve
Quick Thoughts: Goldschmidt actually did this last year when he stole 32 and Altuve only stole 30, but let’s be honest, this shouldn’t happen. Goldy will be 29 this year and is built more like a linebacker than a speedster, yet here I am calling for the repeat.
Medium (You might have ordered these when your girlfriend’s friends came over to watch the bachelor finale)
Billy Hamilton and Jose Peraza combine for 100 Steals
Quick Thoughts: Only 9 Teams stole more than 100 bases for the entire team last season. Stolen bases are on the decline but don’t tell that to this year’s Reds. They are going to fly. We all know Hamilton can steal 80+ by himself if he can pick up where he left off at the end of last season, where he stole 23 bags in the last 30 games, while posting an impressive .376 On Base.
Jorge Soler leads the Royals in Home Runs
Quick Thoughts: Soler is entering his age 25 season, and at current full season pace, based on his career 682 major league plate appearances, he would hit 21 home runs. I’m a believer in a younger power peak, about 25-27 and expect Soler to hit 27-30 homers if given every day at bats, or close.
Dylan Bundy is a TOP 25 Starting Pitcher
Quick Thoughts: Rumor has it that the Orioles, after changing pitching coaches in the off season, have reconsidered letting Bundy throw his cut fastball that made him a top prospect years ago. Bundy posted an 8.53 K/9 last year and I would expect him to rise to the elite level of double digit K/9 with the reintroduction of his best pitch.
Keon Broxton Is a top 25 Overall Player
Quick Thoughts: Milwaukee has a way of producing speed guys that find their way to elite fantasy status for a season. Segura did it in 2013, Villar last season, and this year will be Keon Broxton. He has 15-20 homer power and a team that runs more than any other team in baseball. No reason to slow down now.
Trumbo, Chris Davis, and Machado will combine to hit more Homers than the entire Braves Team
Quick Thoughts: This may sound a little crazy before I tell you that last year was a tie at 122 home runs. With that said, both Trumbo and Machado are coming off career years in Home Runs and we all know what Chris Davis is capable of. Atlanta has a bright future, but for this year I look for the massive power in Baltimore to overshadow the future Braves stars.
Hot (Just right amount of kick that these can be enjoyed by most but not all)
James Paxton finishes higher than Rick Porcello
Quick Thoughts: Paxton and the American League Cy Young winner have a lot more separating them then just the Ten Rounds or so in ADP. Unlike Porcello, Paxton is one of the hardest throwing starters in baseball, but this hasn’t always been the case. Paxton saw a noticeable uptick in velocity leading to a much improved K/9. Also, it appears that Paxton was one of the more unlucky Pitchers in 2016. His FIP was 2.80 compared to his ERA of 3.79.
Travis Shaw leads the Brewers in Home Runs
Quick Thoughts: I will be honest I don’t have a strong statistical backing for this prediction other than I love shopping the bargain Brewers isle this season for impact bats in the later rounds, and I heard Shaw’s actual nickname is the “mayor of ding dong city”. True Story.
Michael Brantley is a Top 10 Outfielder
Quick Thoughts: You only have to go back a few years to find Brantley’s name at the top of most Fantasy leaderboards along with names like Trout and Altuve. Brantley is slated to hit in the 3 hole in one of the better lineups in the AL and “IF” he can return to form on the power side, he should be an incredible value in the middle rounds.
Sean Manaea strikes out 200 batters
Quick Thoughts: Manaea had a strong rookie season where he stuck out 124 batters in 144.2 innings but his 7.7 K/9 in 2016 doesn’t quite match up to the powerful 9.7 K/9 he posted in his combined 388 minor league innings. A step forward in innings and an improvement in his K/9 could land him amongst the league’s best young power pitchers.
Tim Anderson goes 20/20
Quick Thoughts: Anderson has hinted this spring that he would like to run more often in his sophomore season. This should lead to an absolute floor of 20 steals for a speedster of his caliber. The power on the other hand is not in his usual bag of tricks, but if you believe in the changing power landscape of the league, and you consider that 15 second baseman hit 20 or more home runs last year, this seems much more obtainable.
Suicide (These were only invented to prove how much more of a man you are than your coworkers)
Miguel Sano leads all 3rd baseman in Home Runs
Quick Thoughts: 3rd Base is Stacked! With the likes of Arenado, Bryant, Machado, and Donaldson all going in the first round in most drafts, it’s hard to imagine a 2017 season with anyone other than these studs leading the position in homers, but don’t sleep on the Sano’s 80 Grade power and his near elite bat speed.
Jean Segura finishes higher than Trea Turner
Quick Thoughts: As unpopular as this may be, Trea Turner has just 368 Major League plate appearances and Segura has twice shocked the world in 2013 and again in 2016. In these years Segura was drafted outside the top 200, only to return top 15 over all player value. Turner on the other hand played 39 of his last 49 games against sub 500 teams, where he did most of his damage (.368/11 HR)
Ryan Zimmerman Hits 30 Home Runs
Quick Thoughts: Zimmerman has the raw power tool to exceed this number, but unlike his teammate Daniel Murphy, he has yet to figure out the launch angle to capitalize. Zimmerman had the 9th hardest Avg Exit Velocity in 2016. Also in that group is Stanton, Ortiz, Miggy, and Trumbo.
Both Sonny Gray and Jon Gray win 15 Games
Quick Thoughts: 23 Pitchers won 15 or more games last season. For Sonny, I follow the Mathew Berry school of thought, where I’m looking to reinvest in a proven player coming off a bad year. Sonny pitched 200+ innings with 14 wins in both 2014 and 2015. Jon Gray does pitch half his games at Coors but surprisingly his splits don’t look half bad from last year.
Taijuan Walker and Wins National League Cy Young
Quick Thoughts: Walker has developed a slider off of his cutter from last year. In his start on March 10th he threw the slider 10-15 times during a performance where he stuck out 8 in 4 innings while his one baserunner was a walk. I’m very encouraged by his velocity this spring combined with the trust he is developing in a new secondary pitch.
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Player Profiles, Real World Baseball, The Swingman Podcast
Billy Hamilton, James Paxton, Jon Gray, Jose Bautista, Jose Peraza, Josh Bell, Keon Broxton, Lewis Brinson, Michael Brantley, Miguel Sano, Paul Goldschmidt, Ryan Zimmerman, Shawn Kelly, Sonny Gray, Taijuan Walker, Travis Shaw
EP14 – All Star Week
EP15 – Week of July 17th 2017
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I Can Hardly Believe it, They’re Getting Dumber – More Quiz Show Answers
December 3, 2012 fasab Bloopers, comedy, Humour, Quiz Show Answers, Uncategorized, Unusual 1000th, A Little Less Conversation, Adolf Hitler, American television, arm, beans, Benidorm, books, british army, broadcast, capital of Italy, cartoon family, cheesemongers, cherrypickers, Comedy, Conservative Party, contagious disease, elbow, Elvis, english, entertained kings and queens at court, Entertainment, film festival, five senses, fools, France, Frank Sinatra, french, funny, funny men, Gandhi, german, german physicist, Hairspray, half a circle, half a sphere, hand, homosexuals, Humor, Humour, iconic cartoon family, idiots, illness, Jeffrey Archer, kilometer, Lepers, literally, Lord Mountbatten, Louis, medicine, Mediterranean, mediterranean town, mercury, mercury thermometer, meters, Misc, Miscellaneous, morons, Nikki Blonsky, number one single, Oscar Wilde, Paris, People, physicist, plump teenager, police station, prison, quiz, quiz show answers, Random, regiment, rhyming, Ricki Tomlinson, science, shop, sight, slang, solid geometry, song, strong, stupid, stupid people, stupidity, surname, television, The Osbournes, the Parthenon, Tracy Turnblad, traffic, tricycle, tv, UK chart, unicycle, weak, What A Wonderful World, wheels
What I said in the title of today’s selection of quiz show answers is very true. They are getting dumber!
Another thing that we can establish beyond reasonable doubt is that stupid people should not be allowed near bicycles.
Here’s this week’s lot, you’ll see what I mean.
Q: In books that are written in English, each line is printed and read starting at which side of the page?
A: The right
Q: The song by Elvis that on its reissue in 2005 became the 1000th number one single in UK chart history is entitled “One…” what?
A: A Little Less Conversation
Q: In solid geometry, What H is the name given to half a sphere?
A: Half a circle
Q: Which iconic cartoon family made their film debut in 2007, 20 years after their show was first broadcast on American television?
A: The Osbournes
Q: How many wheels does a unicycle have?
A: Two
Q: In medicine, the phrase “contagious disease” literally means an illness that is spread by which of the five senses?
A: Sight.
Q: In science, what was the surname of the German physicist who is credited with the invention of the mercury thermometer?
A: Mercury
Q: In slang, which three-letter word precedes “shop” to make a rhyming term for a police station?
A: Nick
Q: The role of the plump teenager Tracy Turnblad, played by Nikki Blonsky in the 2007 film “Hairspray,” was played in the 1988 original by Ricki who?
A: Tomlinson
Q: Name the funny men who once entertained kings and queens at court.
A: Lepers.
Q: Which French Mediterranean town hosts a famous film festival every year?
A: I don’t know, I need a clue.
Q.: OK. What do beans come in?
A: Cartons?
Q: Who had a worldwide hit with What A Wonderful World?
A: I don’t know.
Q: I’ll give you some clues: what do you call the part between your hand and your elbow?
A: Arm.
Q: Correct. And if you’re not weak, you’re . . .?
A: Strong.
Q: Correct – and what was Lord Mountbatten’s first name?
A: Louis.
Q: Well, there we are then. So who had a worldwide hit with the song What A Wonderful
World?
A: Frank Sinatra?
Q: What is the capital of Italy?
A: France.
Q: France is another country. Try again.
A: Oh, um, Benidorm.
Q: Wrong, sorry, let’s try another question. In which country is the Parthenon?
A: Sorry, I don’t know.
Q: Just guess a country then.
A: Paris.
Q: What is another name for ‘cherrypickers’ and ‘cheesemongers’?
A: Homosexuals.
Q: No. They’re regiments in the British Army who will be very upset with you.
Q: Oscar Wilde, Adolf Hitler and Jeffrey Archer have all written books about their experiences in what: prison, or the Conservative Party?
A: The Conservative Party.
Q: How many wheels are there on a unicycle?
A: Three.
Q: In traffic, what ‘J’ is where two roads meet?
A: Jool carriageway
Q: How many metres are there in a kilometre?
Q: How many wheels does a tricycle have?
A: Two.
Q: What was Gandhi’s first name?
A: Goosey, goosey
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Did You Know? – Another Random Fact Feast!
September 10, 2013 September 4, 2013 fasab Factoids 17th Century, 180th meridian, 1959, 1987, Aladdin, Alaska, alcoholic variation, Aleutian Islands, America, beer, boardgame, bodybuilders, Boston, Boxing Day, byte, C-3P0, Chinese, Chinese boy, Chinese Checkers, cigarettes, civilized world, computer, conserve gas, December 26th, Did You Know, easternmost, education, Entertainment, esophagus, fact, facts, gasoline rationing, gatorade, George Howard Monks, gray, Great Gettysburg Reunion of 1913, hair, hair color, hair follicle, Halma, hatchet, helicopter pilot, hip-shaking dance, Hop ’n Gator, horse, hotel, Hydrogen gas, ice, information, invented, Japanese, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Josh Muszynski, Kevin Peter Hall, launched, least dense substance, man-made satellite, Mechta, melanin, merengue, Misc, Miscellaneous, Moon, movie, natural rubber, new york, nibble, northernmost, orbit around the Sun, patent, peace, Pi, pigment cells, predator, primary source, producers, R2-D2, Raiders of the Lost Ark, rebuilt, regiments, Second World War, Southeast Asia, state, stomach, Super Bowl trophy, surgeon, Sweden, Tales of 1001 Arabian Nights, Tiffany & Co, tires, trivia, United States, USSR, value of pi, Visa, vomit, westernmost, whisking motion
Random fact feast it is.
Another selection of hopefully interesting facts that you didn’t know you didn’t know.
In Raiders of the Lost Ark there is a
wall carving of R2-D2 and C-3P0 behind the ark
Chinese Checkers is not Chinese.
It was created in America to circumvent the
patent for a popular boardgame called Halma,
invented by a Boston surgeon named George Howard Monks.
In the 17th century,
the value of pi was known to 35 decimal places.
Today, to 1.2411 trillion.
Technically speaking, Alaska is the northernmost,
westernmost, and easternmost state of the United States.
Parts of the Aleutian Islands cross over the 180th meridian.
The original story from “Tales of 1001 Arabian Nights” begins,
“Aladdin was a little Chinese boy.”
There is a hotel in Sweden built entirely out of ice;
it is rebuilt every year.
In 1959, the USSR launched a craft called the Mechta towards the Moon.
It missed, and instead became (inadvertently) the first
man-made satellite to go into orbit around the Sun.
It has been calculated that in the last 3,500 years,
there have only been 230 years of peace throughout the civilized world.
In the 1987 movie ‘Predator’, the character of the Predator
was originally set up for Jean-Claude Van Damme
to play a martial-arts fighting Predator.
However the producers realized much of the cast
were bodybuilders over 6 feet tall (and Van Damme was clearly smaller)
so they cast the enormous 7’ 21/2” Kevin Peter Hall
so that the Predator could realistically physically dominate
the film’s human characters.
Interestingly Hall also appears in the movie
as the helicopter pilot at the end.
Gatorade’s inventor later created an alcoholic variation,
Hop ’n Gator
— essentially, lemon lime Gatorade mixed with beer.
At the Great Gettysburg Reunion of 1913,
two men purchased a hatchet,
walked to the site where their regiments had fought,
and buried it.
Though it’s rarely used,
the word referring to half a computer byte
is a “nibble.”
Because of the angle at which its esophagus enters its stomach,
the horse is physically unable to vomit.
The reason why hair turns gray as we age
is because the pigment cells in the hair follicle start to die,
which is responsible for producing “melanin”
which gives the hair colour
Hydrogen gas is the least dense substance in the world,
at 0.08988g/cc
The purpose of gasoline rationing during the Second World War
was not to conserve gas, but to conserve TIRES.
The primary source for natural rubber at the time was Southeast Asia,
much of which was under Japanese control.
The concept of Boxing Day, which is on December 26th,
was to give boxes of food and clothing to the poor.
It is now viewed in some countries as a time
to get merchandise from stores at reduced prices
Jewelers Tiffany & Co., based in New York, are responsible
for making the Super Bowl trophy
The world’s most expensive cigarettes.
In 2009, Josh Muszynski used his Visa to buy cigarettes.
Due to a Visa “glitch,” he was charged over 23 quadrillion dollars.
To be exact: $23,148,855,308,184,500
The popular hip-shaking dance, the merengue,
got its name from the whisking motion required to make meringue.
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