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When the Universe Called
by Maggie Denhearn
It was in the way she made him a cup of tea that Maria suddenly realized that her husband, Luke, and Charlotte were having an affair. It wasn’t anything tangible that she could put her finger on or that would make sense if she tried to explain it to anyone else. He and Charlotte were work colleagues, so it was conceivable she would know how Luke took his tea. But it wasn’t that. It was something in her manner, the familiarity with which she went about a task so mundane that most of us would barely notice the ritual. Yet Maria did. It was her job as director of communications for Mayor Andy McDowell to notice human behavior, the minute details that would give him the edge over his opponents. The slightest flicker in the eye or change of expression could reveal a lie or a weakness. She could read people. And it was something in Charlotte’s coy smile and the way, with her head slightly tilted downward, she glanced up at Luke, her face ever so lightly flushed, that gave them away. Luke in turn smiled with his eyes as he took the cup from her with the same look of affection that he used to give Maria, but which she hadn’t experienced for a good while now. Like a memory resurfacing from long ago, that look reminded her of how long that affection had been missing between her and her husband.
At that moment it all became crystal clear to Maria. The late night phone calls, the going out at all times of the evening—it could only mean one thing. Luke had been behaving oddly for months. How had this not occurred to her before now? Maria had stopped asking him where he was going and what he was up to. Inquiring inevitably led to conflict neither of them were any good at navigating. She had assumed he was preoccupied with work and had been too caught up in her own to give it further consideration. He had never been forthcoming about his job, so the fact he hadn’t been confiding in her about it when something was up did not seem any different than usual. The evidence before her of having completely misjudged the situation was now irrefutable. The realization that he had been cheating on her came like a swift blow to her stomach, and she had to stop herself from bending forward and gasping. Numbness overtook her, her whole body losing sensation. She nearly dropped her cup of tea, no longer able to feel it in her fingers. Very slowly placing the cup on the countertop, she used both hands to steady herself on the kitchen sideboard. The sudden rage she felt was a paralyzing force. In her mind she was shouting and screaming at them both, hurling the tea across the room and sending a wind of fury whirling around the kitchen. But she was unable to move.
Maria began to scan her memory for other signs in their marital life that were more profound, more indicative of infidelity, but she could honestly say, at least at the level of her conscious mind, that she had not until that moment even conceived of the idea that Luke might be unfaithful. Indeed, if someone had asked her about anything that might possibly jeopardize their relationship, she had always thought that an affair would be the least likely for either of them. Yet how could she have been so blind? She had been so convinced that it was just worries at work that were causing him to be distant that she’d not stopped to entertain other possibilities. Now she reflected, his edginess seemed to have started around the same time the car started appearing. Always parked in the shadows a little way down the street, it was black or dark blue, one of those cars designed to be inconspicuous. The windows were tinted, so it was impossible to see who was in it. She wasn’t quite sure what had prompted her to notice it, but it would appear at the most peculiar times. It didn’t belong to a neighbor. She’d checked. Maria had taken to surreptitiously looking out of the bedroom window every now and then when she was home to see if it was there. She’d mentioned it to Luke one time, but he had dismissed her concerns about their being watched, had told her she was being paranoid. Had Charlotte been spying on them? Was she stalking him? Maria had never actually seen Luke get into the car. It wasn’t for want of peering out of the window when he went out on some pretext or other. It had to be her. Maria felt queasy and like a complete and utter fool. She, who prided herself on her ability to evaluate other people, could not even read her own husband. The jarring sound of a metal spoon dropping onto the stone kitchen floor jolted her out of her thoughts, and she glanced quickly at Luke and Charlotte. No tender looks were being exchanged, no furtive smiles, and yet, there it was, an unmistakable connection. It was as though they had a neon sign above their heads flashing We’re Having Sex.
What would life be like if we could manifest anything we wanted? When the Universe Called shows us the infinite possibilities of the universe, when we tap into our innate inner guidance system and harness the power of the Law of Attraction. In Maggie Denhearn’s compelling debut novel, corporate corruption and conspiracy theory meet metaphysics and romance, over endless cups of tea. The lines of reality start to curve as she takes us through the twists and turns of this quirky mystery. The inner worlds of the characters are juxtaposed against the material world of corruption and political intrigue and beyond, to the limitless possibilities of the universe. Guided by Brina, the intriguing local coffee-shop owner, with her disconcerting ability to be able to know what you’re thinking, five Vancouver Island women learn just what can be achieved when you trust your inner self enough to use the power of thought and the love of the universe.
Born in England, Maggie Denhearn fled back to Canada (for the second time) after an alarming adventure in “love.” Bolstered by her view of the Salish Sea, supported by her family and small dog, Maggie has boldly embarked upon her dream of becoming a writer.
Delightful mystery that captures you within the first few pages and does not let go until the book is finished.
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BL’s Schell named BTC Coach of the Week after 100th win
Lakers also clinched a place in the MIAA B Conference Championship Game with win over Severn
Boys’ Latin head football coach Ritchie Schell wanted to win Saturday’s road game at Severn School badly. The victory was not important because Schell, now in his 16th season with the Roland Park School entered with 99 career wins, but because a victory would clinch his team’s place in the 2016 MIAA B Conference Championship Game. As it turned out, the veteran coach walked away with it all, a 28-6 win over the Admirals to reach the 100 win milestone and a punched ticket to the league title game for the first time since 2011. And, the cherry on top: Schell has been named the Week 7 Baltimore Touchdown Club Coach of the Week. BL quarterback Brenden Crouse passed for 176 yards and two touchdowns to help the Lakers improve to 4-0 in the B Conference and 5-2 overall. Most likely, the Boys’ Latin will face St. Vincent Pallotti, next month, in the championship game. “Our kids were extremely excited about the victory and their place in the championship game. It has been our goal since 2011 (last time we were there) to get back,” said Schell. “They were also very excited for me. We (our coaching staff) have a very close relationship to our players. Our kids, after 16 years, know what to expect from myself and the rest of the staff; play hard and have fun. The kids have done that for 16 years and that is one of the reasons we have been successful.” Schell, among the most popular coaches in the area with his players and peers admitted to being touched by the attention he has received since Saturday’s victory. “I was very overwhelmed by the presentation after the game that our AD Mike Thomas had for the team,” said Schell “Our school administration is very supportive of our program and the work we do. Mike is a terrific AD and thoroughly enjoys every football game; win or lose.” To Schell, 100 wins symbolizes something more than football games. “I am proud of the fact that I have been able to have an impact on so many young men. The 100 wins is a by product of all the hard work that the players and assistants have accomplished over the years. Our theme is, ‘One Heartbeat,’ and I could not do it without them.” Schell also pointed to assistant coaches as a major reason for his success, especially associate head coach Jim Sandusky, who has been with him all 16 years. “Jim has done an outstanding job coaching our quarterbacks and running the offense. This allows me to concentrate on the defense. In addition, Joe Lizana (wide recievers), Mark Sassler (linebackers), Wallace Sifford (defensive backs), John Conley (outside linebackers), Alphonso Biggers (defensive line), Hank Rossell (offensive line) and Butch Maisel (kickers); all these men have been with me for some time. They are all excellent coaches and tremendous men of character. They set good examples for the boys on a daily basis.” Finally Schell expressed his gratitude to the BTC. “Becuase there are a myriad of excellent coaches in Maryland, this award is especially meaningful. I am extremely grateful to have won this award,” said Schell. “Any honor awarded by your peers has special meaning and this BTC award is no exception. “Scott Ripley and the BTC do an exceptional job promoting the game of football and more importantly, the boys. It is a fine organization that has given hundreds of players collegiate exposure. Scott works so hard. I am not sure where he finds the time but he does.”
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Virginia Kloss Mt. Olive
After a long and vibrant life, Virginia Kloss, 91, passed away on January 7, 2021 from heart failure. She was born in Mt. Olive in 1929 to Joseph and Anna Yancik, the third oldest of eleven children. After graduating from Mt. Olive High School in 1946, she worked in Springfield as a secretary before returning to Mt. Olive to marry Richard Kloss in 1952. She is survived by her husband of 68 years and four children, Mark, Lyn, Amy and Julie. Active in the community, Virginia volunteered her...
After a long and vibrant life, Virginia Kloss, 91, passed away on January 7, 2021 from heart failure. She was born in Mt. Olive in 1929 to Joseph and Anna Yancik, the third oldest of eleven...
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Will Robert Sprague, infant son of Jacob James Sprague and Christine Anne (Yancik) Sprague, was born on December 13, 2020 at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. He passed away December 22, 2020 after fighting a courageous battle from birth. Will was 9 days old. He was a beautiful baby boy with thick dark hair and was the light of his parents' life. In the few precious days the family had together, Will enjoyed when his mother sang to him and his father read him...
Will Robert Sprague, infant son of Jacob James Sprague and Christine Anne (Yancik) Sprague, was born on December 13, 2020 at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. He passed...
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Larry Russ Ahrens formerly of Mt. Olive passed away at 3:52 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2020 from Covid at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville, Illinois. Larry was 76 years old. Larry was born on December 26, 1943 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, to the late Russell Ahrens and the late Charlotte (Prange) Ahrens. He attended Mt. Olive High School and graduated in 1961. After High School, he attended the University of Illinois and Southern Illinois...
Larry Russ Ahrens formerly of Mt. Olive passed away at 3:52 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2020 from Covid at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville, Illinois. Larry was 76 years old. Larry was...
Arthur Niehaus Mt. Olive
Arthur William Niehaus, formerly of Mt. Olive, Illinois, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020, at 5:50 p.m. at Heritage Health of Gillespie in Gillespie, Illinois. Arthur was 95 years old. Arthur was born on November 13, 1925, in New Douglas, Illinois, to the late Edward Niehaus and the late Bertha (Prange) Niehaus. He attended New Douglas Grade School and Livingston High School graduating in 1943. He joined the Army in 1950 and served until 1952. He was a veteran of the Korean War....
Arthur William Niehaus, formerly of Mt. Olive, Illinois, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020, at 5:50 p.m. at Heritage Health of Gillespie in Gillespie, Illinois. Arthur was 95 years...
Janie Kaduk Mt. Olive
Janie Sue (Gerdes) Kaduk passed away at her home in Mt. Olive, Illinois, on Thursday, December 17, 2020. She was 64 years old. Janie was born on August 18, 1956 in Livingston, Illinois, to the late Henry (Hank) L. Gerdes and the late Betty June (Jones) Gerdes. She attended Mt. Olive Schools. She married Jeff Kaduk on July 13, 1974 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive. Janie enjoyed the food service industry. She was employed by the Maverick Restaurant in Litchfield, Illinois, where...
Janie Sue (Gerdes) Kaduk passed away at her home in Mt. Olive, Illinois, on Thursday, December 17, 2020. She was 64 years old. Janie was born on August 18, 1956 in Livingston, Illinois, to the...
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George “Mick” Harris of Mt. Olive, Illinois, passed away at 5:33 a.m. on Saturday, December 5th, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, Illinois. He was 74 years young at his passing. Mick was born on September 2nd, 1946 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to the late Lloyd Russell Harris and Erma Frances (Batchelor) Harris. He attended grade school in Sailor Springs, Illinois and later graduated from Clay City high school in 1964. He married Trudy Lynn (Gordon) Harris from Clay...
George “Mick” Harris of Mt. Olive, Illinois, passed away at 5:33 a.m. on Saturday, December 5th, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, Illinois. He was 74 years young at his...
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Betty June Edith (Jones) Gerdes Betty June Gerdes passed away at Heritage Manor in Gillespie, Illinois on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 8:10 p.m. She was 88 years old. Betty was born on November 29, 1932 in Gillespie, Illinois, to the late Hiram E. Jones and late Geneva Irene (Blake) Jones. She attended grade school in Gillespie, Illinois. She married Henry (Hank) L. Gerdes on July 11, 1949 in Kentucky. He preceded her in death on January 11, 2004. She was employed by S & S...
Betty June Edith (Jones) Gerdes Betty June Gerdes passed away at Heritage Manor in Gillespie, Illinois on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 8:10 p.m. She was 88 years old. Betty was born on November...
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Loretta Dee (Poochie) Reeves passed away at her home in Mt. Olive, Illinois, on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 9:53 a.m. She was 77 years old. Loretta was born on September 3, 1943 in Highland, Illinois, to the late Lonnie Earl McMahan and the late Amie Pearl (Gibson) Morton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cleo Reeves, a daughter, Shelly Rapien, four sons: Lloyd (Bud) Rapien, James (Rocky) Reeves, Clinton Reeves, and John Reeves, a great-granddaughter, Amellia Lloyd, a sister...
Loretta Dee (Poochie) Reeves passed away at her home in Mt. Olive, Illinois, on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 9:53 a.m. She was 77 years old. Loretta was born on September 3, 1943 in Highland,...
Kevin Petroline Hillsboro
Kevin Daniel Petroline was called to rest on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Born on December 11, 1987 in Litc hfield, Illinois. he was 32 years old. He is survived by his parents Robert Philip Petroline and Lori Lyn (Thimsen) Petroline of Staunton, Illinois, his fiance, Hollie Cassens of Hillsboro, Illinois, two brothers, Dustin (Amber) Petroline of Litchfield, Illinois, and Brendin (Celia) Petroline of Highland, Illinois, a niece, Makenna...
Kevin Daniel Petroline was called to rest on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Born on December 11, 1987 in Litc hfield, Illinois. he was 32 years...
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Louise Violet Kaganich Louise Violet Kaganich passed away at 4:55 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Hitz Health Care in Alhambra, Illinois. She was 101 years old. Born on December 14, 1918 in White City, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Radanovich. She attended White City Grade School. Louise married Perry Kaganich on June 30, 1937 in Carlinville, Illinois. He preceded her in death on October 22, 1991. She is survived by two children, a son, Paul Kaganich...
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When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people,
And they went about from nation to nation, From one kingdom to another people.
And they wandered from one nation to another, From one kingdom to another people,
AMPC
When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people;
wandering from nation to nation and from one kingdom to another,
wandering from nation to nation, from one kingdom to the next,
wandering from nation to nation, from this kingdom to that people,
We wandered from nation to nation, from one country to another.
And they went from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another people.
They had quickly done, they forgot his works: and they waited not for his counsels.
They traveled around from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.
EHV
they moved around from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another people.
wandering from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another people,
ESVUK
EXB
They went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another.
And walked about from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another people,
they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.
GNT
They wandered from country to country, from one kingdom to another.
HCSB
They went from one nation to another. They went from one kingdom to another.
When they went from nation to nation from one kingdom to another people,
AKJV
and they wandered about among the nations, from one kingdom to another people,
Later they were dispersed among the nations and were driven from one kingdom to another;
He’s God, our God, in charge of the whole earth. And he remembers, remembers his Covenant— for a thousand generations he’s been as good as his word. It’s the Covenant he made with Abraham, the same oath he swore to Isaac, The very statute he established with Jacob, the eternal Covenant with Israel, Namely, “I give you the land. Canaan is your hill-country inheritance.” When they didn’t count for much, a mere handful, and strangers at that, Wandering from country to country, drifting from pillar to post, He permitted no one to abuse them. He told kings to keep their hands off: “Don’t you dare lay a hand on my anointed, don’t hurt a hair on the heads of my prophets.”
And they wandered from nation to nation, From one kingdom to another people,
NASB1995
And they wandered about from nation to nation, From one kingdom to another people.
they wandered from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another.
They wandered from nation to nation. They wandered from one kingdom to another.
NIVUK
They went from nation to nation, from the people under one king to the people under another.
NRSVA
NRSVACE
NRSVCE
OJB
When they went from one goy (nation) to another, from one mamlachah (kingdom) to am acher (another people);
They were wandering from one land to another and from one kingdom to another.
They roamed from place to place, from one kingdom to another.
They went about from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another people.
WYC
And they passed from folk into folk; and from a realm into another people. (And they went from one nation to another; and from one kingdom to another.)
And they go up and down, from nation unto nation, From a kingdom unto another people.
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PrecisionAb Monoclonal
Human anti hnRNP A
hnRNP A antibody
Western blot analysis of whole cell lysates probed with hnRNP A antibody followed by detection with Goat anti Human IgG F(ab')2:HRP (1/2,500, STAR126) and visualized on the ChemiDoc MP with 4 second exposure. Arrow points to hnRNP A (molecular weight 34 kDa).
HuCAL Fab bivalent
VMA00634
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Human anti Human hnRNP A antibody recognizes heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein A1, also known as putative heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein A1-like 3, helix-destabilizing protein, heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein A1B protein, heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein B2 protein, heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein core protein A1, hnRNP A1-like 3, hnRNP core protein A1, hnRNP core protein A1-like 3, nuclear ribonucleoprotein particle A1 protein, single-strand DNA-binding protein UP1, single-strand RNA-binding protein.
HNRNPA1 belongs to the A/B subfamily of ubiquitously expressed heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins (hnRNPs). The hnRNPs are RNA binding proteins and they complex with heterogeneous nuclear RNA (hnRNA). These proteins are associated with pre-mRNAs in the nucleus and appear to influence pre-mRNA processing and other aspects of mRNA metabolism and transport. While all of the hnRNPs are present in the nucleus, some seem to shuttle between the nucleus and the cytoplasm. The hnRNP proteins have distinct nucleic acid binding properties. The protein encoded by HNRNPA1 has two repeats of quasi-RRM domains that bind to RNAs. It is one of the most abundant core proteins of hnRNP complexes and it is localized to the nucleoplasm. This protein, along with other hnRNP proteins, is exported from the nucleus, probably bound to mRNA, and is immediately re-imported. Its M9 domain acts as both a nuclear localization and nuclear export signal. The encoded protein is involved in the packaging of pre-mRNA into hnRNP particles, transport of poly A+ mRNA from the nucleus to the cytoplasm, and may modulate splice site selection. It is also thought have a primary role in the formation of specific myometrial protein species in parturition. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for HNRNPA1 but only two transcripts are fully described. These variants have multiple alternative transcription initiation sites and multiple polyA sites (provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008).
Human anti Human hnRNP A antibody detects a band of 34 kDa. The antibody has been extensively validated for western blotting using whole cell lysates.
Human anti hnRNP A antibody detects a band of approximately 34 kDa in Jurkat cell lysates
Species Cross-Reactivity
Cross Reactivity
N.B. Antibody reactivity and working conditions may vary between species.
Human monoclonal antibody purified by metal chelate affinity chromatography from E. coli extract
Buffer Solution
Preservative Stabilisers
E. coli-derived recombinant human hnRNP A
Store undiluted at -20oC, avoiding repeated freeze thaw cycles
12 months from date of despatch
Entrez Gene
HNRNPA1
GO:0000166 nucleotide binding
GO:0005515 protein binding
GO:0003697 single-stranded DNA binding
GO:0003727 single-stranded RNA binding
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
GO:0005681 spliceosomal complex
GO:0005730 nucleolus
GO:0006405 RNA export from nucleus
GO:0030530 heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein complex
GO:0044419 interspecies interaction between organisms
GO:0051028 mRNA transport
GO:0051170 nuclear import
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Applications of hnRNP A antibody
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Western Blotting 1/1000
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By:BowenPosted: Feb 5th, 2020In: Drunk Driving Charges
Can You Deny a Breathalyzer?
Many people wonder whether they can deny taking a breathalyzer test after they have been pulled over. Under Texas’ implied consent law, every driver who is lawfully arrested on suspicion of drunk driving is required to submit to chemical testing in order to determine his or her blood alcohol concentration (BAC). That said, you are allowed to refuse a breathalyzer test, but you will face certain penalties for doing so, including the suspension of your driver’s license.
Should You Refuse a Breathalyzer Test?
Whether you should refuse to provide a breath sample in a given situation depends on a number of factors, and there is never a clear-cut answer either way. It’s important to understand that refusing a breathalyzer is not necessarily going to help you avoid a conviction, as there are plenty of other ways that the prosecution can establish that you were intoxicated. Additionally, your refusal can be used against you in court.
You Can Challenge Your License Suspension
In some cases, it may be possible to successfully challenge the license suspension associated with refusing a breathalyzer test. In order for the implied consent law to be triggered, the DUI arrest must be lawful, meaning that the arresting officer must have had probable cause to believe that you were driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you can show that the officer did not have probable cause to make a DWI arrest, it may be possible to avoid the automatic suspension. Importantly, however, you only have 15 days to request a hearing, so you should contact an attorney as soon as you can after a DWI arrest.
It May Be Possible to Challenge the Results of Your Breathalyzer Test
Even if you submitted to a breathalyzer test, and the results indicated that you were over the legal limit, it may be possible to challenge the accuracy of the results. For example, there is evidence that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can result in higher-than-normal mouth-alcohol, potentially resulting in inaccurately high breathalyzer results. In addition, breathalyzer devices must be properly calibrated and used in order for the results to be accurate. If there is any evidence that the officer who administered your test did not properly calibrate the device or made any errors in the testing procedure, it may be possible to have the test results excluded from evidence. Due to the complex legal rules that affect breathalyzer testing, it’s important to always have an attorney review the facts associated with your arrest.
Learn How a DUI Defense Attorney in Denton, Texas, Can Help
If you have been arrested for DUI in Texas, it’s in your best interest to contact an experienced Denton criminal defense lawyer as soon as you can. Attorney Brent D. Bowen is a former prosecutor who is committed to helping protect the rights of people who have been accused of DUI and other crimes. To schedule a free case evaluation with Mr. Bowen,
call 940-222-2488 or contact us online. We are ready to stand up for you during the criminal justice process.
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Boeing invests $6 million in Thurgood Marshall College Fund
June 05, 2018 in Community
Boeing’s David Canada graduated from Howard University, one of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities that recently received monetary support from Boeing. “We never felt like we were competing against peers,” he said. “It felt like we were partners. You can’t put a price tag on that.”
When David Canada was making his final college decision, he found Howard University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), much different from other schools on his list.
“I would walk around campus and strangers would ask how you were,” said the chief of staff for Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s vice president of IT. “At other schools, I felt like a very small fish in an ocean. At an HBCU, you’re in a lake. It’s still a body of water, but not as big as an ocean.”
Because of the familial feel of the campus, Canada said he learned how to build genuine relationships and approach challenges with confidence and innovation. These skills were pivotal when he worked on the V-22 Osprey line as an industrial engineer solving issues like an unwieldy fuel tank installation process.
Boeing continues to rely on people with these interpersonal skills, particularly when cultivated in HBCU environments. That’s why the company is investing $6 million in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and several HBCUs as part of its push to become an employer of choice to students graduating from these colleges.
University Relations portfolio manager Chasity Leek-Watson explained that companies compete fiercely for HBCU talent because the schools tend to have smaller classroom sizes, which allows them to give more concentrated attention to each student’s professional and personal development.
“Going to an HBCU is like going to school with family: aunts, uncles, moms, dads,” Leek-Watson said. “There are high expectations of how you represent them and the school once you graduate. You carry the legacy of those that came before you who pursued educational excellence even if there were a lot of barriers.
The term “legacy” is not a stranger to Leek-Watson. She’s the third generation of her family to attend an HBCU and the second generation to work for Boeing — her parents are engineers employed by the company, and she grew up on the Space Coast in Florida before graduating from Florida A&M University.
“Our success relies on our ability to attract and grow talent from all backgrounds and perspectives,” said Michael Ford, vice president of Global Diversity & Inclusion. “These institutions are vital sources for our pipeline, but the competition is intense since so many other companies and industries seek the same forward-thinking innovators that we do.”
Boeing’s investment will help continue creating scholarships and internship opportunities, such as the one Watson completed during her five-year MBA program at Florida A&M.
Investing in a diverse talent pipeline
Boeing’s $6 million investment in the future technical workforce through a partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) – the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the black community college – is intended to be spread across eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
“If you look at the number of HBCU alumni working at Boeing, you know how critical these institutions are to our pipeline and progress,” said Ted Colbert, chief information officer, board member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Morehouse University graduate. “Boeing is stronger because of the skills, diversity and passion they bring.”
Boeing’s investment will focus on three areas:
Immersive “bootcamp” experiences at Boeing sites across the U.S. that provide students with hands-on experience
On-campus engagements that provide high touch collaboration opportunities for students, faculty and administrators
HBCU partners include Alabama A&M University, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, Howard University, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T State University and Tuskegee University. Students from other HBCUs such as South Carolina State University, Southern University, Prairie View A&M University, Florida A&M University and Tennessee State University will continue to receive investments from Boeing focused on infrastructure and capability building as well as benefit from the investment through the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Leadership Institute.
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JetBlue to Begin Non-Stop Flights to LA in June
by Buffalo Rising February 2, 2016, 9:00 am 26 Comments
JetBlue announced Monday it is further expanding its presence between the Empire State and California by launching daily non-stop service between Buffalo Niagara International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The announcement was made at the airport in Buffalo by JetBlue President and CEO Robin Hayes and U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer of New York.
The new service begins Thursday, June 16, 2016 and will operate year-round. Seats are on sale now with introductory fares starting at $99. Travel must be booked by the end of today (2/2/16).
JetBlue’s announcement comes as the airline prepares to mark the 16th anniversary of its first flight which departed from Buffalo. Today, JetBlue serves nine markets in California nonstop from New York, three times more than any other airline from the Empire State and when the new Buffalo-Los Angeles route takes off JetBlue will operate three dozen unique transcontinental routes. It will also be the only airline to operate a nonstop flight between upstate New York and California, bringing added convenience and value to customers in both regions.
“It’s a terrific day for both Buffalo and JetBlue,” said Robin Hayes president and CEO, JetBlue. “Connecting our inaugural JetBlue city in upstate New York to the West Coast with a nonstop flight further demonstrates our commitment to The Empire State and dedication to entering markets where our customers want us to fly.”
Flight Schedule Between Buffalo (BUF) and Los Angeles (LAX)
Beginning June 16, 2016
BUF – LAX Flight #491
LAX – BUF Flight #492
10:09 p.m. – 6:05 a.m. +1
In May 2013, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer visited Western New York to make his case to JetBlue. During his visit, he urged the company to meet with the NFTA in order to map out the plan for a direct Buffalo flight to one of the three airports they service in the LA Basin – Los Angeles International (LAX), Long Beach Municipal (LGB), or Hollywood-Burbank (BUR). Schumer said making this service a reality would increase flight options for Buffalo travelers, as well as attract additional leisure and business visitors to Buffalo’s hotels, restaurants, businesses, and serve as an additional resource to use when attracting new companies to the Buffalo area.
“In 2013, I asked JetBlue to add this flight, knowing it would be a game changer for regional tourism in Western New York, and I am now thrilled the airline has heeded our call. As New York’s Hometown Airline, JetBlue continues to grow its presence and service within New York State, and I appreciate their commitment to this region,” said Senator Schumer.
In December JetBlue started service in Albany and last month added additional service from Syracuse. JetBlue also serves airports in Newburgh, Rochester, and Westchester County, as well as New York’s LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport. From JetBlue’s largest base of operations at JFK’s award-winning Terminal 5 the airline operates non-stop flights to 70 destinations across the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America.
JetBlue also recently announced a restyling program for its fleet of Airbus A320 cabins. This marks JetBlue’s first complete redesign of the interiors on its A320 fleet since it launched in 2000.
It will become the first domestic airline to launch an inflight entertainment system that connects the much-loved seatback television to the aircraft’s Wi-Fi Internet connection for customer use.
The A320 cabin will closely follow JetBlue’s A321 cabin design, introduced in 2014. The cabin’s design and features have quickly earned accolades from customers who walk onto the aircraft surprised to see the new JetBlue look. Key features include:
• The most legroom in coach* and the widest seat available for a narrow body aircraft so that customers enjoy great personal space while traveling.
• Sleek ergonomic B/E Aerospace Pinnacle seats, great for long-haul or short-haul travel, which offer better comfort though its patented comfort suspension system.
• Moveable headrests that slide up, down and wrap around.
• LED cabin lighting and a modern interior color palette that makes the cabin experience more stylish and more comfortable.
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· Posted on Dec 21, 2015
Adele Has Revealed That She Really, Really Wants To Duet With Beyoncé
"How am I supposed to write a real record if I’m waiting for half a million likes on a fucking photo? That ain’t real."
by Ellie Bate
It's no secret that Adele has basically dominated the last few months of 2015, with her new album and world tour being all anyone can talk about.
Adele / Twitter
And now the Queen of 2015 is set to end the year perfectly, by looking completely flawless on the cover of TIME Magazine.
Erik Madigan Heck / TIME
She has also blessed us with an interview. Adele opened up to the magazine about her experiences with motherhood...
He makes me so proud of myself, and he makes me like myself so much. And I've always liked myself. I've never not liked myself. I don't have hangups like that. But I'm so proud of myself that I made him in my belly. Cooked him in my belly and then he came out of me! This human who's suddenly walking around and doing his own thing. I can't wait to know who his best friends are going to be, who his girlfriend or his boyfriend is going to be or what movies he likes… Whatever my kid wants to do or be I will always support him no matter what.
As well as explaining why she was so absent from social media while she wrote her new album.
Privacy is key to being able to write a real record, whether people like it or not. My life has changed so much, but I've made the realest record I can make, and it's the real part of me. How am I supposed to write a real record if I'm waiting for half a million likes on a fucking photo? That ain't real.
She has also revealed that she'd love to duet with Beyoncé, because the "main priority in life outside [her] child is Beyoncé".
Christopher Polk / Getty Images
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Most importantly, though, are her plans for her upcoming tour:
I'm not just going to stand there! I really would like to fly through the arena for the beginning, but no one's having it.
Keep slaying, Queen Adele! 🔥👑🔥👑🔥
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OP-E - Practical Fundamentals of OPC
OPC has come a long way in making the engineers' dream of plug and play compatibility in automation engineering achievable. OPC is an industry-wide standard that breaks this proprietary lock by allowing open connectivity based on the principles adapted from widely accepted and applied 'Microsoft Windows' integration standards. OPC capabilities have been demonstrated in many practical applications and it is now a well-established approach for different competing manufacturers.
It is now easily considered to be the standard interface in the Windows environment. If you are serious about reducing your costs of installing and maintaining your automation systems you need to use OPC. If you have only briefly heard about OPC and want to get to grips with its tremendous power and apply this to your plant and application, then this manual will give you the necessary tools.
You will receive a valuable overview of OPC and understand why it is the standard of choice for data access in automation systems. You will be exposed to and understand the essential components of OPC based on typical applications. You will understand how OPC servers are installed and how they are then accessed by OPC clients (which could be SCADA systems). The OPC specification is discussed in great detail and you will be exposed to the development of OPC servers and clients.
Overview - Practical Fundamentals of OPC
1 OPC Overview
1.0 What is OPC?
OPC originally stood for ‘OLE (i.e. Object Linking and Embedding) for Process Control.
Since OLE has been superseded by ‘ActiveX’ this acronym has become meaningless and consequently ‘OPC’ has become just a name. It is sometimes said to represent ‘Openness, Productivity and Connectivity’.
OPC is an open, standards-based infrastructure for the exchange of process control data and specifies a set of software interfaces for several logical (software) objects, as well as the methods (functions) of those objects. It is a software standard supported by all major process control hardware vendors and most OPC products (clients and servers) operate very much in an ‘out-of-the box, plug-and-play’ fashion. If they so wish, users can develop their own clients and servers by means of developers’ toolkits. It is even possible to develop simple HMI systems without any programming knowledge at all.
The scope of OPC is to focus primarily (though not exclusively) on the exchange of ‘raw’ data, i.e. the efficient reading and writing of data between an application and a process control device. In other words, OPC is a ‘window’ through which plant data can be observed. It accomplishes this by specifying the ‘rules’ for the data exchange in sufficient detail to allow vendors to implement low level (i.e. software) interfaces to process data.
There are, however, certain implementation issues not addressed by OPC (albeit deliberately). These include:
Hardware interconnection. The protocol issues (drivers etc) for the I/O subsystems are not covered by the OPC specifications, and have to be taken care of by the server vendors
How clients and servers are to be implemented. Apart from specific guidelines in the OPC specifications, and strict adherence to the interface definitions, vendors can implement clients and servers in any way they want. As a result, OPC products differ in terms of speed, reliability and interoperability
The goals of the original OPC Task Force was to develop a way to facilitate easy access to process data. The system had to be easy to use, easy to implement (especially on the server side), had to operate efficiently in terms of the usage of system resources (such as CPU usage), had to have a reasonably high level of functionality, and had to be flexible enough to accommodate the needs of multiple vendors. These goals were met, and the original; ‘OPC Task Force’ (1995), representing Fisher-Rosemount, Intellution, Intuitive Technology, Opto22, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Microsoft has grown into the present OPC Foundation with several thousands of members.
OPC Foundation logo
1.2 The problems addressed by OPC
1.2.1 Process control architectures
Most of the problems addressed by OPC can be traced back to the use of a multi-layered process control architecture and a heterogeneous computing environment.
Automation systems provide users with three primary services namely control, configuration, and data collection. Control involves the exchange of time-critical data between controlling devices such as PLCs and I/O devices such as actuators and sensors. Networks that are involved in the transmission of this data must provide some level of priority setting and/or interrupt capabilities, and should behave in a fairly deterministic fashion, depending on the specific application.
The second type of functionality, namely configuration, typically involves a personal computer or a similar device in order for users to set up and maintain their systems. This activity is typically performed during commissioning or maintenance operations, but can also take place during runtime, e.g. recipe management in batch operations.
The third involves the collection of data for the purposes of display (e.g. in HMI stations), data analysis, trending, troubleshooting or maintenance.
Hierarchy of plant levels
Figure 1.2 shows a generic view of an automation system architecture. At the device level, information is exchanged primarily between devices and networks deployed on the plant floor. Fast cycle times are required, networks at this level are bit-or byte oriented, and data packets are fairly small. Examples are HART, AS-i, DeviceNet, PROFIBUS DP and Foundation Fieldbus H1. These are mostly bit-or byte oriented network technologies and are generically referred to as ‘field buses’.
At the control level data is primarily exchanged between HMIs and PLCs. At this level speed is less critical and the amount of data exchanged in a packet is, generally speaking, bigger. These are systems at this level is said to be message oriented, and examples are ControlNet and Foundation Fieldbus HSE.
At the information level we find larger computers (e.g. mainframes) often networked via Token Ring or Ethernet, often at up to 10 Gigabit speeds. Here, determinism is not a factor. However, at this level there could be a large number of different Operating Systems, such as Windows, UNIX and LINUX.
The current trend is for vendors to re-package their older systems by running them via a TCP/IP stack over Ethernet, and these systems are used at the device as well as the control level. An example is the ODVA’s Ethernet/IP, which is basically DeviceNet running on TCP/IP and Ethernet.
Field buses are deployed on the ‘plant floor’ and should be able to operate in a harsh environment (temperature, vibrations, EM-disturbances, moisture, etc.). They should be robust and should be easily installed by skilled people. Other desirable attributes are a high degree of integrity (i.e. no undetected errors), high availability, with a redundant topology if required, a deterministic type of operation, a built-in system supervision and diagnostics, support of fairly large distances (up to a few kilometers if required), support of non-real-time traffic for commissioning and diagnostics, and the option of intrinsic safety for some applications within explosive environments.
1.2.2 Problems arising from the process control architecture.
Various categories of personnel, from operators to the CEO, need to access data across all three layers at various points in time. This is difficult or almost impossible due to various factors, relating to the data sources, data formats, data users, the interconnection between data sources and data users, and Operating Systems. These will now be discussed in more detail.
1.2.3 Data sources
Data sources could include (but are not limited to):
Databases (e.g. SQL)
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Distributed Control Systems (DCSs)
Stand-alone (e.g. PID) controllers
Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
Each of these would use a different protocol at layer 7 of the OSI model. Even if they were all interconnected via the same physical network, the interrogating (client) system would need to be able to converse via several protocols.
1.2.4 Data format
Data format is another problem area. The data source (e.g. server) could, for example, make its data available in one of the following formats:
Boolean (single bit)
Character (signed 8-bit)
Word (unsigned 16-bit)
Short (signed 16-bit)
Dword (unsigned-32 bit)
Long (signed-32 bit)
BCD (2-byte packed BCD)
LBCD (4-byte packed BCD)
Float (32-bit floating point number)
Double (64-bit floating point number)
String (null terminated ASCII string)
The client software would need to accommodate all of these.
1.2.5 Data users
The plant data obtained from various sources could end up being used by multiple clients. These could include:
Human-Machine Interfaces or HMIs (a.k.a. MMIs)
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
Trenders
Electronic Resource Planning (ERP) or Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems
Process Historians
Machine condition monitors
This data might be used for functions such as
Operator interfacing
Control strategies
Depending on the application, data could be accessed in groups or per individual items. It could either be polled by the client at constant intervals or be forwarded by the server to the client on an exception basis.
1.2.6 Interconnections
Interconnections, especially between Server host and I/O device, could be varied. Technologies and standards employed could include:
Point-to-point links. Here, options include fiber, RS-232, RS-422, Bell-202 type modem links and 900 Mhz/2.4 GHz microwave links, to name but a few
Multi-drop buses. Options here include RS-485 and IEC 61158
Options include Modbus, DNP3 and DF-1, to name but a few.
Fully-fledged industrial networks, implementing all (or at least layers 1, 2 and 7) of the OSI model stack include Ethernet/IP, PROFIBUS and Foundation Fieldbus. There are several dozen contenders (‘field buses’) at this level
1.2.7 Operating systems
This is another problem area. The various operating systems used server as well as client hosts could vary between Windows (95/98/NT, 2000, XP, CE, 2003 etc), UNIX, LINUX and various real-time operating systems for embedded controllers.
Historically, the products that go into a process control system (such as field instrumentation and control components) have been proprietary in nature. Gradually, several hardware and signal exchange standards evolved in the field of analog and digital instrumentation to ensure that the components manufactured by different vendors can communicate with each other, at least at a low level. For example, most analog field devices such as transmitters communicate using standard signal values in the range of 4 to 20 mA.
The control system (or indicating instrument for that matter) to which this transmitter is connected can thus compute the actual flow rate based on this commonly understood, standard, signal. This means that the control equipment need not be custom-designed for each transmitter, but can be designed and manufactured irrespective of the parameter being measured, indicated or controlled. In effect, a single measuring or control device can be used for flow, pressure, temperature or any other conceivable parameter of any possible measurement range.
Another benefit is, of course, the convenience of having a vendor independent system. A transmitter supplied by a given vendor can thus be used with an indicating instrument or a PID controller from any other vendor, provided they use the same 4-20 mA standard. The output devices in the field, such as control valves, are also based on the same standard. This means that a control system that requires the control valve regulating the controlled parameter to be kept fully open will simply send a signal of 20 mA to the valve.
While the example of a transmitter/controller/control valve typifies a hardware standard, widespread use of computers for process control has given rise to a need for standardization of software components as well. We are not talking about the control software of a particular system component here; that remains proprietary. In fact, the control software itself is of no relevance to anyone except the manufacturer of that hardware or to a developer writing applications specific to that hardware device. (Here too, standardization efforts have been taken up, such as the standard for PLC Programming as per IEC-61131-3, but such standardization may not be feasible for all types of devices). What is important is that, when it comes to exchange of data between systems, a common standard is absolutely essential.
Figure 1.3 shows a simplified example of a high-speed rotating machine control system.
Control system example
The lower portion of the diagram shows three independent control systems, each serving as a data source. They are:
A PLC for interlocking operations and for supervision of vital operating parameters
A vibration instrument that measures machine vibration
A vendor-supplied performance calculation engine
The PLC will be connected to several I/O devices for control of the machine, using its own standard interfaces and communication protocols. All these are essentially self-contained devices that may include their own HMI hardware or other form of output devices such as hardwired indicators, annunciators and so on. However, they are also required to communicate with other devices provided for overall control of the process itself, of which this particular machine is a component.
The upper portion of the diagram shows three such devices:
An HMI used by the process control operator for obtaining the system status, the alarm conditions when there is an undesirable deviation from specific threshold values, and often for control of the process
A data archive for storing various measured values, events etc.
A machine condition monitoring system
Assume that all data sources and data users shown in this example are proprietary systems. We can see right away that there is a need for each of the data user devices to obtain data from each of the data sources shown here. For example, the HMI will need status and alarm data from the PLC. It will also require vibration readings and critical alarms in the event of excessive vibration values for operator information. It will need interaction with the calculation engine to display critical calculated parameters to the process operator and use the results as inputs to say, an expert system application for operator guidance. The same will be true of the data archive device and the machine monitoring system also (refer Figure 1.4).
Communication between proprietary systems using separate drivers
With all these systems being proprietary in nature, direct communication between any two devices is not possible without some customized interfacing. The HMI will need an interface to access the data residing in the PLC. Similarly, it will need another interface to access the data from the vibration measuring instrument; and so on. Each interface is a special purpose software application known as a device driver (simply referred to as a ‘driver’). Each connection between two devices thus calls for two dedicated custom-developed drivers, one at each end. These cannot be used with any other device, and even between a pair of devices the driver may need to be rewritten if the data source or the data-using device is replaced or upgraded.
There is also another less obvious problem. Each data source device has to communicate through multiple drivers to the data users. This means that identical data may be requested by multiple user devices and has to be communicated separately to each by the data source. With slow serial protocols such as Modbus Serial, such a requirement puts a severe strain on the communication infrastructure. Thus:
We need nine device drivers in this scenario
Each will have to be custom-developed
Each may become useless if any of the corresponding devices is replaced or even upgraded
The result is a lack of interoperability, getting locked-in to specific vendors, and time consuming software development and on-going management. Such a situation is neither in the user’s interest, because of the difficulties cited above, nor in the manufacturers’ interest, because they are the ones expected to supply the drivers. It is thus obvious that we can arrive at a ‘win-win’ situation by making all devices talk in a common language. Let us now modify the example in Figure 1.4 with another, representing communication through such a common language. This is shown in Figure 1.5.
Communication between proprietary systems via OPC
In this scenario, each data source has a software component for making its data available to other systems (let us call it the ‘server’) and each data user has a software component to access the server for data (let us call this the ‘client’). We have therefore created a ‘software bus’. By adopting a common data interface standard, it is possible for any client to request data from any server in a format that the server can understand. The server, in turn, makes the requested data available to the client in a format that the client can understand. As long as the client and server applications are all based on a common specification, any client and any server can thus exchange data thereby ensuring interoperability.
Since there is no proprietary component in this data exchange mechanism, it automatically ensures vendor independence. Scalability, too, is not an issue since a new data source following the same data exchange specification can easily be added. Device upgrades pose no problem either, since the data exchange mechanism will still be based on the same common standard. Server vendors are also not required to develop drivers to suit various client products, but simply have to implement the required OPC interfaces.
1.3 The logical object model
It is, strictly speaking, inappropriate to talk about a logical (i.e. software) object model for OPC as each specification has a different object structure. In other words, there is a DA object model, an AE object model, etc. This is, in fact, considered a shortcoming and is being addressed by the new UA standards. We will clarify the concept be looking at the most poplar specification to date, the DA (Data Access) specification. Initially this was known simply at the ‘OPC Specification’.
There can be a one-to-one relationship between Client and Server, or, alternatively, there can be a one-to-many or many-to-one relationship between them as shown in the following figure. However, although multiple Client-Server connections are possible, this is dependent on specific vendor implementations and hence not always possible.
Basic relationship between OPC Clients and Servers (courtesy OPC Foundation)
OPC Clients and Servers are simply COM objects (in fact, all software programs on a Windows-based computer exist as COM objects and this can be verified with ‘OLE Viewer’ software. The connection between client and server is via well-defined interfaces, specified in Microsoft Interface Definition Language (IDL) and typically implemented in C++. A typical interface specification looks like this and only makes sense to a programmer. The example is for the CloneGroup method of the IOPCGroupStateMgt interface:
IOPCGroupStateMgt::CloneGroup
HRESULT CloneGroup(
[in, string]LPCWSTR szName,
[in]REFIID riid,
[out, iid_is(riid)] LPUNKNOWN * ppUnk
The infrastructure to carry the data between the Client and Server interfaces is supplied by DCOM, described in the next chapter.
A more complex Client-Server relationship is shown in the following figure. Here, the Client (A) obtains data from the server (B) via an OPC interface. The Server, in turn, obtains I/O data from a Device (e.g. a PLC), shown as C. The channel between the Server and the Device could, for example, be Ethernet or RS-485, and the Server vendor would develop the Device drivers in consultation with the Device vendor. In this specific scenario there is also s SCADA system (D) that obtains its own data via an I/O subsystem (D). If the SCADA system is OPC compatible, i.e. it has a built-in OPC server, then OPC server B could obtain data directly from the OPC server on the SCADA system via OPC Bridging software. Obviously this indirect method of obtaining data would be an issue if fast access to the plant data is a prerequisite.
More complex relationship between OPC Clients and Servers
When ‘looking inside’ an OPC Server such as an OPC DA Server, the internal structure of the server becomes evident. The structure varies from specification to specification, but there is always a single Server control object at the top. In the case of DA this object has the very creative name of OPCServer (note the absence of a space after OPC). Below this are one or more OPCGroup objects, and below each of these is one or more OPCItem objects. The Interfaces of the OPCServer and OPCGroup objects extend to the outside world, but those of the OPCItems do not, and as a result a Client can only be interrogated the items indirectly via the OPCGroup interfaces.
Internal structure of DA Server
Incidentally, one of the drawbacks of the first generation of OPC specifications is that they are not built around a coherent data model, i.e. the object hierarchy of a DA server is different to that of an AE server. This has been addressed by the new Unified Architecture (AU) - refer to Annexure A.
1.4 OPC Specifications
The OPC Foundation grew out of the OPC Task Force founded in 1995. With the decision to base OPC on existing Microsoft OLE/DCOM technologies, the OPC specification version 1.0 was already available by August 1996. This was possible because the focus was on essentials, and the approach of not ‘re-inventing the wheel’.
The first update was issued in September 1997. Now it was no longer called the ‘OPC Specification’, but rather the Data Access (DA) specification 1.0A. However, the need for acquiring data from a process goes beyond routine operating data to more specific varieties of data such as events, alarm conditions and historical data. Additional industry requirements and further developments in Microsoft DCOM technology led to the next version called Data Access specification 2.0.
Meanwhile, separate working groups were formed to cover the requirements of exchanging information on events and alarms and the acquisition of historical data. The OPC Alarms and Events (AE) specification was published in January 1999 (Version 1.01) and the OPC Historical Data Access (HDA) specification in September 2000. A separate OPC Security specification was published in September 2000 covering the security policies to be used by OPC components. The specific data exchange needs of batch process control applications were covered in a separate document called the OPC Batch specification.
As the number of OPC specifications increased, it was obvious that there are elements common to all the specifications. This led to the issue of two additional specifications. The first is known as the OPC Overview and contains only the explanatory aspects, while the second was called the OPC Common Definitions and Interface Specification and contains normative definitions. Other functionalities for extending the scope of the Data Access specification include the use of XML technology for enabling the use of OPC components for accessing data over the Internet and in operating systems that do not support DCOM. A separate working group called OPC DX deals with communication between servers without involving a client.
OPC is a relatively new technology and is changing and expanding rapidly. The ‘first generation’ OPC standards shown below are all based on Microsoft DCOM technology and (at October 2006) comprise the following specifications. All specifications relate to the ‘Custom Interface’ (i.e. for use with C++) unless indicated as ‘Auto’ for VB/VBA.
OPC XMLDA (XML Data Access) 1.01
OPC Commands 1.00 Specification 0.29
OPC HDA (Historical Data access) 1.20
OPC Complex Data 1.00
OPC DX (Data exchange)1.00
OPC DA (Data Access) 3.00
OPC AE (Alarms & Events) 1.10
OPC Common 1.10
OPC DA 2.05a
OPC Batch 2.00
OPC Batch Auto 1.00
OPC HDA Auto 1.00
OPC Security 1.00
DCOM, although a Microsoft invention, is not a proprietary solution that ‘locks in’ users to Microsoft as it has been implemented by several other vendors and is available for UNIX and LINUX as well. It is very efficient, as any object accessing another object can do so with a single Remote Procedure Call (RPC) to the other object, irrespective of the location of the other object. Provided that there is the required network connectivity, there is hardly any difference in Client-Server communication whether they are located on the same computer, or on opposite sides of the world.
DCOM does, however, have shortcomings and, in particular, is not entirely firewall-friendly and as a result it runs very well on a LAN, but not across on the Internet. DCOM operation is subject to the security mechanism on a computer, and recent security measures as implemented on Windows XP Service Pack 2 plays havoc with DCOM. It is also prone to time-outs, a situation that is undesirable in process control applications. As a result, the OPC foundation decided to migrate OPC to the Microsoft .NET (’dot-NET’) technology. A recent decision was also to combine all the OPC functionalities in the so-called Unified Architecture or ‘UA’ specifications.
UA is a very new concept and at this time (October 2006) only the UA Concepts document has been released to the public. The other UA specifications are still only available to OPC Foundation members, and some are still in draft form. AU will therefore only be addressed in detail in the next revision of this manual, but as an interim measure an overview is given in Annexure A.
The current UA specifications (October 2006) are:
OPC Test Lab RC1.00
OPC UA Part 1 Concepts 1.00
OPC UA Part 2 Security Model 1.00
OPC UA Part 3 Address Space Model 1.00
OPC UA Part 4 Services 1.00
OPC UA Part 5 Information Model 1.00
OPC UA Part 6 Mappings RC0.93
OPC UA Part 7 Profiles Draft 0.23
OPC UA Part 8 Data Access RC1.31
OPC UA Part 9 Alarms Draft 0.62
OPC UA Part 10 Commands draft 0.62
OPC UA Part 11 Historical Data Access Draft 0.991
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Carle & Montanari Reorganizes with New Leaders
Moreno Roncato has been named managing director of Milan-based Carle & Montanari SpA by the Sacmi Group, sole shareholder of the company.
Moreno Roncato has been named managing director of Milan-based Carle & Montanari SpA by the Sacmi Group, sole shareholder of the company. The Sacmi Group chose Roncato to steer the historic 103-year-old Carle & Montanari organization through the challenges of the future.
Pietro Cassani, general manager of the Sacmi Group, explains, “We have been debating for some time on what would be the best strategy for the future of Carle & Montanari. We even considered selling or merging with other companies, since this appears to be a trend in the industry. However, we decided the best way to proceed was to reorganize the company with a new leadership to face the challenges of this market.”
Roncato holds a degree in Engineering from Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy, and an MBA from Clemson University, Clemson, S.C. He brings experience in the design, manufacturing and sales of industrial equipment, mainly in textiles, plastic and the chocolate industry. He has worked in various mid-size companies, most recently as president of Carle & Montanari USA in Raleigh, N.C.
For the time being, Roncato will continue to serve the firm’s customers in the North American market, returning to participate in major industry events. Since the early 1900s, Carle & Montanari has been designing and building machinery and equipment for the transformation of cocoa and the processing, moulding and packaging of chocolate.
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Community gardeners enjoy Christmas celebration
A community garden is coming up roses, thanks to the efforts of a team of volunteers.
Over the past six months, a group of gardeners have come together to transform a rugged patch of land into a thriving outdoor haven.
And the garden, at Loretto Care’s Craigneuk Community Hub in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, hosted a Christmas celebration on the final planting day of the year.
The hub provides personalised housing support and care at home services to adults and older people throughout North Lanarkshire who have support needs.
A team of volunteers who use the service, staff, and members of the community came together on Saturday (December 10) to add the final hedgerows, and construct a ‘bug hotel’ made of logs.
They also enjoyed mince pies, hot chocolate and carols to celebrate months of hard work.
Over the past six months, Loretto Care, which is part of Wheatley Group, Scotland’s leading housing, care and property management organisation, have hosted volunteer days in the garden, put in beehives, cleared weeds, and planted species of flowers and plants that are particularly attractive to bees.
The transformation was made possible thanks to a £4000 grant from Grow Wild, a campaign for people to plant more wild flowers, which is supported by the Big Lottery Fund.
The garden has given volunteers, including the people Loretto Care work for, the chance to work with the community and staff to learn new skills, share expertise, and make friends.
Manager Kate Keltie said: “The garden has broken down barriers between different ages and communities. It doesn’t matter what your background is, once you get your wellies on and get outside, we are all the same”.
Volunteer Campbell Moore, who uses the Craigneuk service, said the garden had given him the opportunity to try new things, meet new people and be more active.
He said: “I enjoyed getting out in the fresh air and using skills I hadn’t used for years to transform a bare space into something that will be around for years to come”.
Claire Bennett, Grow Wild Scotland Partnership Manager said: “This new wild space perfectly demonstrates what Grow Wild is about, creating vibrant and quality living environments for people’s health and wellbeing and inviting wildlife back into our urban spaces”
Graham McLennan, Care Business Manager at Loretto Care, said: “The garden is an opportunity for volunteering and team work for people we work for, tenants, colleagues and members of the community. We can’t wait to see it in the spring.”
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The Other Side of the Wire. Volume 1
With the German XIV Reserve Corps on the Somme, September 1914-June 1916
Ralph J. Whitehead
This book brings to life a period long forgotten in the decades that have passed since the Great War ended in 1918. Until recently, most books written on the Battle of the Somme concentrated almost exclusively on the British effort with only a brief mention of the period before 1 July 1916 and the German experience in the battle. Most simply ignore
c 350 b/w photos, 33 maps, plus docs, tables
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The Other Side of the Wire brings to life a period long forgotten in the decades that have passed since the Great War ended in 1918. Until recently, most books written on the Battle of the Somme concentrated almost exclusively on the British effort with only a brief mention of the period before 1 July 1916 and the German experience in the battle. Most simply ignore the nearly two years of warfare that preceded the momentous offensive. By focusing on one of the principal German formations involved in the Somme fighting, author Ralph Whitehead brings to life this little-known period, from the initial German advance on the Somme in September 1914 through the formation of the front that became so well known almost two years later. The book covers the early fighting around villages that took on such notoriety in 1916: Serre, Beaumont-Hamel, Thiepval, Ovillers, La Boisselle and Fricourt among others. The events that took place on the Somme between September 1914 and June 1916 would slowly but surely turn the once rolling farmland into a veritable fortress. The author brings a sense of humanity to the story of the war using the words of the men who fought on the Somme, many of them from previously unpublished diaries and Feldpost letters. The book takes the reader from the initial German invasion of the Somme through to the end of June 1916, the eve of the Somme Offensive. The reader can experience the start of trench warfare, French attacks in 1914 and 1915 and the implementation of trench raids and how they developed over time. The start of mine warfare, artillery tactics, life in the rear areas and the arrival of the British are covered in detail. The book relates the experiences and daily activities of the men from the XIV Reserve Corps as each chapter brings the reader closer to the Somme Offensive in 1916, an attack that was long anticipated by the men of the XIV Reserve Corps. The reader will have a better understanding of the events that took place on 1 July 1916, and some of the reasons for the successes and failures on both sides of the wire on that momentous day. The author also provides details of the discovery and identification by the Great War Archaeological Group 'No Man's Land' of two German soldiers, both of who lost their lives in June 1915 while fighting near Serre. An account of their final moments is provided based upon the historic records and the archaeological finds. A detailed casualty list is included for seven regiments of infantry and artillery for the period September 1914 through June 1916 in an effort to give some scale to the losses suffered by the Germans on the Somme during this period. One unique aspect of the book is the hundreds of photographs of the men who actually fought in the XIV Reserve Corps, many never published before and taken from the author's personal collection. Overall, the book features nearly 350 photographs, many previously unpublished, giving a unique insight into the German forces on the Somme 1914-16.
Ralph J. Whitehead specializes in military history.
“…an information packed survey…a compelling book that should be read by anyone broadminded enough to want to know what happened on “the other side of the wire””.
- Military Illustrated
"…first hand accounts from soldiers diaries and letters to and from home… very interesting, informative and revealing… for anyone interested in World War I…"
- WarGames Recon
“… a work of remarkable detail and readability … [The author] is able, through his effective and compelling writing, to provide the reader with a detailed picture of the operating environment of the German soldier. He then adds further depth by incorporating anecdotal stories that run the gambit from the shocking to the ridiculous from the soldiers and the units themselves. This shift is done flawlessly and, when combined with the numerous photographs that correspond to the individuals in the narrative, provides a degree of intimacy rarely found in historical works … An outstanding book”
- Canadian Army Journal
"is an outstanding achievement, and an essential read for anyone interested in the Great War or men at war. "
- The NYMAS Review
The Other Side of the Wire, Volume 1 Reviews
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The Berlin Operation, 1945
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The Equus Men
Alexandre Binda
Under Himmler's Command
Hans-Georg Eismann
Paradise Afire. Volume 1
Tom Cooper, Adrien Fontanellaz
'Oft in Danger'
Jonathon Riley
The 48th (South Midland) Division 1908-1919
K. W. Mitchinson
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Hayek Center at Clemson University Receives Major Grant to Expand Programs
“We want to explore how business affects the human condition,” says Reed Watson, director of the Hayek Center for the Business of Prosperity at Clemson University’s College of Business in Clemson, South Carolina. “Specifically, we are trying to understand how competition in the marketplace helps people—be they customers or employees—as well as if and when competition hurts people.”
The center’s inquiry into where the economy and society intersect has just received a big boost with a $5 million grant from the Charles Koch Foundation to expand the center’s programs. Named for the Nobel-Prize winning free-market economist, Friedrich Hayek, the Hayek Center pursues its mission through undergraduate education, academic research, and community outreach that advances the understanding of the role of business in society. The Hayek Center was founded in 2018, and in its first year developed several new programs aimed at helping students harness business principles for societal good.
“Most undergrad courses teach you how to be successful at business—how to market and price a product, or improve a supply chain,” says Watson, adding, “You’ve got to know that. But we want students to understand not just the how of business but also the why. Business can be a vehicle for serving people’s needs.” In fact, advancing social good is a necessary ingredient for success. “If you’re going to be profitable long term, you have to do this.”
Perhaps the proudest moment in the center’s inaugural year was the development of the student-run business boot camp created for undergraduates, mostly engineering students, who are focused on international aid projects. After receiving feedback from faculty and PhD students at the bootcamp, the students presented their findings a few weeks later in hopes of winning the first Hayek’s Excellence in Research and Outreach (HERO) Prize. The $5,000 grant was awarded to a team of students who are helping fish farmers in Haiti develop a new food to feed tilapia.
“My hope for the center is to combine a rich learning environment with academic research that matters to people’s lives. I hope we can bring students and scholars together with programs like the HERO Prize that have a meaningful impact,” says Watson. “I want this center to be a place that truly and tangibly improves the lives of people in the United States and beyond.”
Read more about the announcement here, and find the agreement here.
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Chest and Heart
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Towards the end of 1971 a small group of people met to prepare plans for a new free health screening service. The idea was the brain-child of the late Dr. Sam Gregory and led to the formation of the Guernsey Chest and Heart Association. After much fund raising, the Medical Centre was constructed in the grounds of the Princess Elizabeth Hospital and was opened on November 13th 1974. A substantial extension was added to the building in 1994, at which time a formal 99 year lease (of token rent) was entered into by the Association and the States of Guernsey in relation to the land and premises.
Probably because of our location in the hospital grounds, many have thought, mistakenly, that we are States-owned and part of the Health and Social Security Department's responsibility. In fact, the Chest and Heart is entirely independent of the States of Guernsey and is a self funded registered Bailiwick charity.
Guernsey Chest and Heart LBG is a company 'Limited by Guarantee' which was formed from the Guernsey Chest and Heart Association at the end of 2005. The company comprises members who pledge a guarantee and is run by a board of directors.
The day to day running of the Medical Centre is by the Centre Manager who is a qualified nurse and the Centre employs a number of nurses and secretarial staff.
How we are financed
Carrying out our programme of work has a considerable cost, with the health screening and blood pressure check programmes accounting for most of our costs. The Chest and Heart's annual running costs exceed £100,000. We rely exclusively on voluntary support from the public, private individuals, corporate bodies and various groups and organisations.
Please help us in any way that you can.
In order to maintain and hopefully increase our service to the Bailiwick community, we need continuing and increasing financial support. As salary and other costs rise each year, we need corresponding increases in our funding.
We recognise that there are many calls on the generosity of the community from the numerous charitable organisations operating on the island. We do feel that our work is vital in the battle against respiratory and circulatory diseases. Coronary heart disease is still a major killer in Guernsey.
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The Dow is on course for its worst week since the 2008 financial crisis. | Source: AP Photo/Seth Wenig
Dow Hurtles Toward Bear Market as Coronavirus Pummels U.S. Stocks
September 23, 2020 UTC: 1:37 PM. February 28, 2020 UTC: 12:15 PM. by Joseph Young
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) plunged for a fifth straight day.
Historic levels of institutional sell-off have put the index dangerously close to a bear market.
The coronavirus outbreak is expected to peak in May, and the U.S. stock market remains vulnerable.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened to steep losses on Friday, as the U.S. stock market’s ugly weeklong crash threatened to plunge the Dow into bear market territory.
Fears of a local coronavirus epidemic in the U.S. have paralyzed Wall Street, and the selling shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
Coronavirus fears put Dow Jones in “correction territory”
Already in a correction, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is rapidly careening toward bear market territory. | Source: Yahoo Finance
By 9:50 am ET, the Dow Jones had lurched 710.95 points or 2.76% lower to 25,055.69.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reported similar losses, falling 2.73% and 2.43%, respectively.
The World Health Organization (WHO), along with other world leaders including Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, have warned against the possibility of a global coronavirus pandemic over the coming months.
In countries like South Korea and Japan, local epidemics have led to well over 2,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, prompting investors to frantically sell-off single stocks.
According to American activist Amy Siskind, the Dow Jones has already entered “correction territory” as a result, and investors are fearing that the coronavirus outbreak could spread in the U.S.
She said:
“What does this mean? It means the markets do not believe Trump is being forthright or capable in his response. The market doesn’t feel comfortable enough to establish a floor because of lack of information and concern for incompetence.”
That could plunge U.S. stocks into a full-blown bear market.
Heightened concern about a possible coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that a coronavirus patient in California was infected with no ties to other patients or to China.
The case indicates that there could be more individuals infected by coronavirus that are yet to be diagnosed by the authorities, which may trigger a community spread.
Despite growing concerns of investors, central banks are unable to issue large stimulus packages in the short-term.
One of the major problems with the recent Dow Jones pullback is that central banks all over the world have released significant stimuli to boost the economy throughout the past several months.
Additional stimulus packages at this phase of the market would have minimal impact on the Dow Jones, and would risk the long-term sustainability of the global economy.
The Dow has crashed from record highs toward one-year lows. | Source: Yahoo Finance
Will historic levels of selling continue?
Trader Scott Melker described the correction of equities market in the U.S. as a historical sell-off.
Melker noted that institutional algorithms were like the primary sellers in the market on February 27, as large funds, investment firms, and high net-worth individuals rushed to exit the stock market.
Dow Futures are down another 500 points. Historic levels of selling are continuing for the moment. Institutional algorithms are likely triggering much of this movement at this point. Hard to get out of massive positions.
The coronavirus outbreak has been the single biggest factor behind the drawdown of the Dow Jones and the global stock market. Studies from the U.K. and Hong Kong suggest that the peak of the outbreak is set to be reached in May.
As coronavirus fears continue to strengthen, the outlook on the Dow Jones is unlikely to improve unless the U.S. government respond with near-zero interest rates, signaling the start to a potential long-lasting recession.
Atlanta Fed’s Q1 GDP Forecast Is Almost as Laughable as the Fed Itself
CEOs Quitting in Record Numbers Could Signal Total Stock Market Collapse
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Kaitlyn Dever Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Family, Wiki & More
Kaitlyn Dever
21 December, 1996 (Saturday)
Phoenix , Arizona
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Kaitlyn Dever was born on 21-12-1996 in Phoenix in the state of Arizona, United States. She is an American Television Actress, Film Actress & Video Game Artist who best known for her roles in Television Serials. She has also acted in Hollywood films.
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Kaitlyn Dever is known for her roles in Last Man Standing, Short Term12, and Justified. She joined Dallas Young Actors Studio. She also appeared in a number of commercials. Her first prominent role was in An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong in 2009 where she played the role of Gwen Thompson. In 2011, she worked in the second season of FX series Justified. She was also cast in the Last Man Standing along with Tim Allen.
She made a number of TV appearances which include Make it or Break it, Private Practice, The Mentalist, Party Down, Modern Family and Curb Your Enthusiasm. She also appeared in three movies Cinema Verite, Bad Teacher, and J.Edgar. In 2013 Dever played supporting role in The Spectacular Now and Short Term12. In 2014 she acted in Laggies, a dark comedy and Men, Women and Children.
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Kaitlyn Dever was nominated for Young Artist Award in 2011 and 2012 and for Phoenix Film Critics Society Award in 2013.
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Dever was born to Kathy Dever and Tim Dever. She has two younger sisters named Mady Dever and Jane Dever.
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Dim hopes that new U.S. panel can reach grand bargain on budget
David Lawder
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Washington's last-minute deal to reopen the government and avert a default sets up the latest congressional committee to try to reach a budget compromise, but some lawmakers say the panel faces an extremely difficult task.
The deal that passed late on Wednesday, just hours before the U.S. Treasury was due to hit its debt limit, does nothing to resolve the bitter differences between Democrats and Republicans over taxes and spending that have provoked several tense standoffs in recent years, setting financial markets on edge.
Instead, it leaves decisions on how to shrink budget deficits and replace automatic "sequester" spending cuts to a negotiating panel known as a conference committee.
The group of Democrats and Republicans from the Senate and House of Representatives is expected to start working in coming days and would have to report recommendations by December 13.
While there are no prescribed consequences if the committee fails to agree on recommendations, government funding runs out again on January 15, and the threat of another federal shutdown will put pressure on lawmakers for a deal.
On the other hand, such committees do not have a great track record. Washington has seen numerous deficit commissions and negotiating "gangs" and "supercommittees" fail, most notably after the budget deal in 2011.
It is difficult for many in Washington to see how things will be different this time.
"The truth is, time will tell," said Representative Gregory Meeks, a Democrat from New York. "I don't know that it's going to be any different. I hope so."
Disastrous poll numbers for Republicans and worsening public views of Democrats over the two-week shutdown could help lawmakers be more flexible, he said, adding, "Hopefully, we're not deaf and we hear it."
The committee is expected to unofficially start negotiations on Thursday morning when House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and his Democratic Senate counterpart, Patty Murray of Washington state, meet for breakfast. They will turn the event into a photo opportunity and news conference.
"There's concern that remains because we know that we're going to face this again in a matter of months, if not weeks," said Representative John Larson, a Connecticut Democrat. He voiced hope that the focus of talks can be "on important things, like jobs."
DEEP DIVISIONS
While both sides agree that deficits must shrink further, entrenched partisan positions will be difficult to break. The Congressional Budget Office has said about a further $2 trillion in 10-year budget savings are needed to stabilize U.S. debt as a percentage of economic output over the long term.
Republicans want spending cuts to come from expensive federal benefit programs such as Medicare and Social Security, but liberal Democrats have strongly resisted that.
They would prefer to raise taxes further on the wealthy by eliminating some tax breaks, but that is a non-starter for most Republicans, who want to use those savings to lower tax rates.
Democrat Sander Levin, the top Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee, said there must be compromise in which his party gets some sort of new tax revenues in exchange for cuts to benefits.
"So I think we're going to insist on balance," he told Reuters. "And if we're going to talk about entitlements, we're going to have to talk about revenues."
Republicans will also fight to preserve the savings from across-the-board "sequester" spending cuts ordered by the 2011 Budget Control Act, without raising taxes.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who hammered out the debt limit and funding deal with top Senate Democrat Harry Reid, underscored that point on Wednesday.
"Some have suggested that we break that promise as part of this agreement. They've said Washington needs to spend more, that we need to raise taxes â that we can just tax our way to prosperity and balance," McConnell said. "But what the BCA (Budget Control Act) showed is that Washington can cut spending."
OBAMACARE FIGHT NOT OVER
Some Republican conservatives said they planned to use the talks to renew their failed effort to defund and delay implementation of President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law, popularly known as Obamacare.
"As the nation's attention turns from Washington politics to the Obamacare disaster, Democrats will have no choice but to reconsider our fair and reasonable proposals to delay the law," said Representative Tom Graves of Georgia, who spearheaded an effort to defund the measure in the House.
House conferees were named following the chamber's vote, and the lineup had some partisan voices on it from each party, which could make for contentious negotiations.
Republicans will be led by Ryan, the architect of the party's fiscal blueprints, which call for deep cuts to benefit programs and social services. The panel also includes Representative Tom Price of Georgia, a leading conservative voice, and more moderate Republicans - Tom Cole of Oklahoma and Diane Black of Tennessee.
The presence of Ryan, considered a top contender for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, is a significant change from the 2011 supercommittee. Ryan, last year's Republican vice presidential nominee, declined to serve on that panel after predicting it would fail to meet its goal of finding $1.5 trillion in budget savings.
This year, Ryan has downplayed expectations for a "grand bargain," advocating instead more modest savings that he calls a "down payment" on reducing the federal debt.
On the Democratic side is Assistant Democratic Leader James Clyburn, who was a member of the 2011 supercommittee who argued strenuously against benefit cuts. Also on the panel is Representative Chris Van Hollen, the top Democrat on the Budget Committee and Representative Nita Lowey, top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee.
(Reporting by David Lawder; Editing by Karey Van Hall and Peter Cooney)
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It takes practice
by John M. Buchanan
Some rights reserved by Johnragai - Moment Catcher
Living life as a Christian is a matter of practices: praying, worshiping, singing, sharing, and giving. When scholars take up the topic they are inclined to use the term praxis. Alasdair MacIntyre, for instance, proposes that virtues are formed by a community’s “social praxis.”
In this issue, Benjamin Dueholm reflects on the place of practices in the formation of faith and a faithful life ("Why I kiss my stole"). “Rituals,” he says, “bridge the divide between inward and outward, spirit and flesh, intention and action.” Dueholm began to kiss his liturgical stole years ago, just before placing it around his neck for worship. He understands Augustine’s concern that rote practices can become compulsions, and he reminds us of Jesus’ prophetic words about empty piety. Nevertheless, he believes that the act is “a sign of reverence for a task that must be lovingly and faithfully done whether or not I feel awed by it at a given moment.”
I’ve always sensed a poverty of praxis in my own Reformed ecclesiology. Growing up, I noticed that my Catholic friends wore crucifixes, went to confession, ate cheese sandwiches for lunch on Lenten Fridays, and showed up one day in early spring with a smudge of ashes on their foreheads. Although we made fun of how they crossed themselves at the free-throw line or home plate, I secretly envied them.
John M. Buchanan is a retired Presbyterian minister and the former editor and publisher of the Century.
In a moment of religious enthusiasm I purchased a Celtic cross and wore it on a chain around my neck. My father did not approve. “You look like a Catholic,” he said. “We don’t wear our religion on our sleeves like they do.” But these days Reformed Protestants are taking practices seriously too: anointing, laying hands on the sick, even imposing ashes on Ash Wednesday. As for the Celtic cross, I dug it out recently and gave it to a grandson on his confirmation.
I was reminded of the importance of praxis at granddaughter Lilly’s first communion. She recently celebrated her first communion at her mother’s Roman Catholic church, where the congregation reflects the neighborhood: its members are at least half Hispanic. Fifty second graders came down the aisle two by two, the Hispanic girls in lacy white dresses and veils, the boys in coats and ties, with one lad in an elegant white tuxedo. Anglo girls wore modest white hair bows, although I’m told there was a fair amount of “veil envy” among them. The children sang a song and had speaking parts. The priest, a good friend of mine, invited me to administer the cup to my granddaughter. She looked up at me as I said, “The blood of Christ, the cup of salvation, for you, Lilly.” I was deeply grateful to be part of that moment.
My eight-year-old grandson Alex’s Presbyterian church also understands the formative importance of practices. His mother helps with communion, which is celebrated by intinction. Alex helps by holding the basket of bread and saying to each worshiper, “The bread of life.” His mother offers the cup and says, “The cup of salvation.”
One Sunday they were assigned to take the elements to the people sitting in the balcony. As Susan climbed the balcony stairs she realized that Alex was not following her. She turned around and saw him at the bottom of the stairs. “What are you doing, Alex?” she asked. He gave an answer that’s packed with theological and sacramental significance. He said, “I’m eating the bread of life. I’m hungry.”
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Learned behavior: Skills for ministry
Cold-blooded
reviewed by Steve Vineberg December 12, 2003
Singing in the dark: Reflections on John Updike
Boundary lines
Every time I read Psalm 16, I think about how an individual's life is in large measure the sum total of the influence of others.
Training in Christianity: Holy habits
by Ellen T. Charry
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Levonorgestrel Contraceptive Intrauterine Systems (LCS) Pearl Index Study
First Posted : September 12, 2007
Results First Posted : September 24, 2012
Allocation: Randomized; Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment; Masking: None (Open Label); Primary Purpose: Prevention
Drug: LCS12
Top of Page Participant Flow Baseline Characteristics Outcome Measures Adverse Events Limitations and Caveats Information More Information
Recruitment Details
Pre-assignment Details
Arm/Group Title
LCS12
Arm/Group Description Intrauterine levonorgestrel contrac... Intrauterine levonorgestrel contrac...
Arm/Group Description Intrauterine levonorgestrel contraceptive system (LCS), releasing levonorgestrel (LNG) 12 microg/24 h in vitro. Treatment up to 3 years. Intrauterine levonorgestrel contraceptive system (LCS), releasing levonorgestrel (LNG) 16 microg/24 h in vitro. Treatment up to 5 years.
Period Title: Treatment up to 3 Years
Started 1432 1453
Participants Received Treatment 1432 [1] 1452 [1]
Completed 819 870
Not Completed 613 583
Reason Not Completed
Adverse Event 313 278
Withdrawal by Subject 26 31
Protocol Violation 16 16
Death 0 1
Lost to Follow-up 63 61
Pregnancy 9 10
Other reasons 186 186
Full analysis set/Safety population
Period Title: Extension Phase
Started 0 [1] 707
Completed 0 550
Not Completed 0 157
Withdrawal by Subject 0 3
Other reasons 0 100
Pregnancy 0 3
Lost to Follow-up 0 12
Adverse Event 0 36
Protocol Violation 0 2
Only subjects in the LCS16 groups could participate in the extension phase
Arm/Group Description Intrauterine levonorgestrel contrac... Intrauterine levonorgestrel contrac... Total of all reporting groups
Arm/Group Description Intrauterine levonorgestrel contraceptive system (LCS), releasing levonorgestrel (LNG) 12 microg/24 h in vitro Intrauterine levonorgestrel contraceptive system (LCS), releasing levonorgestrel (LNG) 16 microg/24 h in vitro Total of all reporting groups
Overall Number of Baseline Participants
Baseline Analysis Population Description [Not Specified]
Baseline Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Age, Continuous
Mean (Full Range)
Unit of measure: Years
Number Analyzed 1432 participants 1452 participants 2884 participants
Age, Customized
Measure Type: Number
Unit of measure: Participants
Number Analyzed
1432 participants 1452 participants 2884 participants
≤ 25 years 566 564 1130
> 25 years ≤ 35 years 866 888 1754
Measure Type: Count of Participants
1.Primary Outcome
Pearl Index up to 3 Years
The unadjusted Pearl Index (PI) is defined as the number of pregnancie...
The unadjusted Pearl Index (PI) is defined as the number of pregnancies per 100 woman years. The 3-year PI was obtained by dividing the number of pregnancies that occurred during the first three years of treatment by the time (in 100 women years) that the women were at risk of getting pregnant.
Outcome Measure Data Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description
Full analysis set
Arm/Group Description: Intrauterine levonorgestrel contrac... Intrauterine levonorgestrel contrac...
Arm/Group Description:
Intrauterine levonorgestrel contraceptive system (LCS), releasing levonorgestrel (LNG) 12 microg/24 h in vitro
Overall Number of Participants Analyzed
Number (95% Confidence Interval)
Unit of Measure: Pregnancies per 100 women years
(0.16 to 0.60)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview
Comparison Group Selection
Cumulative failure rate (Kaplan-Meier) at 3 years
Type of Statistical Test
Superiority or Other
Method of Estimation
Estimation Parameter
failure rate
(2-Sided) 95%
Estimation Comments
Pearl Index for LCS16 up to 5 Years
The unadjusted Pearl Index (PI) is defined as the number of pregnancies per 100 woman years.
Arm/Group Description: Intrauterine levonorgestrel contrac...
0.00823 to 0.02531
3.Secondary Outcome
Bleeding Patterns in Days by 90-day Reference Periods - Reference Period 1
The occurrence of genital bleeding was to be recorded by study subject...
The occurrence of genital bleeding was to be recorded by study subjects every day in a diary. Bleeding was to be recorded as light, normal or heavy, no bleeding, or spotting only. Spotting was defined as slight genital bleeding relative to the participant's experience.
All participants from the full analysis set who had an assessment for this evaluation
Mean (Standard Deviation)
Unit of Measure: Days
Number of bleeding/spotting days
40.9 (19.1) 39.7 (19.2)
Number of bleeding days
Number of spotting only days
Day 91 to Day 180
10.2 (8.7) 8.7 (9.1)
Day 181 to Day 270
8.3 (8.2) 6.3 (7.5)
11.2 (9.0) 10.0 (8.8)
Bleeding Patterns in Days by 90-day Reference Periods - Reference Period 12
Day 991 to Day 1080
Day 31 to Day 60
10.Secondary Outcome
Number of Participants With/Without Ovulation - Year 1
Serum concentrations of progesterone were analyzed. All subjects with ...
Serum concentrations of progesterone were analyzed. All subjects with progesterone values equal to or greater than 2.5 ng/ml were assessed as having an ovulation.
For six weeks in the second half of Year 1
A subset of women from the full analysis set
With ovulation
Without ovulation
Average Total Cervical Score - Year 1
Cervical mucus samples were analyzed to determine any effects of proge...
Cervical mucus samples were analyzed to determine any effects of progesterone on the cervical mucus. Range of score: 0 (high contraceptive efficacy) to 12 (low contraceptive efficacy)
Unit of Measure: Scores on a scale
3.067 (1.291) 3.127 (1.620)
Cervical mucus samples w...
Cervical mucus samples were analyzed to determine any effects of progesterone on the cervical mucus.
Range of score: 0 (high contraceptive efficacy) to 12 (low contraceptive efficacy)
Classification of Endometrium - Year 1
The histological evaluation of the endometrium examined the effects of...
The histological evaluation of the endometrium examined the effects of progesterone on the endometrium
At Year 1
Atrophic/inactive
Proliferative
Secretory
Classification of Endometrium - Year 3 / End of Study
At Year 3 / End of study
Degree of User Overall Satisfaction With Study Treatment
Overall user satisfaction was assessed by a questionnaire given to par...
Overall user satisfaction was assessed by a questionnaire given to participants at the end of the study. The questionnaire was only given to participants whose end-of-study visit occurred after implementation of Protocol Amendment 3.
At the end of study/Year 3
Neither satisfied / dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Number of Participants With Partial or Total Expulsion
If LCS was displaced, but still in the cervical canal, it was assessed...
If LCS was displaced, but still in the cervical canal, it was assessed as being partially displaced. If LCS was expelled from the uterus, it was assessed as a total expulsion.
IUS partially expelled
IUS totally expelled
Day 1081 to Day 1170
Degree of User Overall Satisfaction With Study Treatment up to 5 Years
All participants from the full analysis set who participated in the extension phase and had an assessment for this evaluation
Number of Participants With Partial or Total Expulsion up to 5 Years
Time Frame From start of treatment until end of study, up to 5 years.
Adverse Event Reporting Description [Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title LCS12, up to 3 Years LCS16, up to 3 Years LCS16, up to 5 Years
Arm/Group Description Intrauterine levonorgestrel contrac... Intrauterine levonorgestrel contrac... Intrauterine levonorgestrel contrac...
Arm/Group Description Intrauterine levonorgestrel contraceptive system (LCS), releasing levonorgestrel (LNG) 12 microg/24 h in vitro. Treatment up to 3 years. Intrauterine levonorgestrel contraceptive system (LCS), releasing levonorgestrel (LNG) 16 microg/24 h in vitro. Treatment up to 3 years. Intrauterine levonorgestrel contraceptive system (LCS), releasing levonorgestrel (LNG) 16 microg/24 h in vitro. Treatment up to 5 years.
LCS12, up to 3 Years LCS16, up to 3 Years LCS16, up to 5 Years
Affected / at Risk (%) Affected / at Risk (%) Affected / at Risk (%)
Total --/-- --/-- --/--
Serious Adverse Events Serious Adverse Events
Total 66/1432 (4.61%) 72/1452 (4.96%) 86/1452 (5.92%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Spherocytic anaemia * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Splenomegaly * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Cardiac disorders
Mitral valve prolapse * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Sinus tachycardia * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Vertigo * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Goitre * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Iridocyclitis * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Abdominal adhesions * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Abdominal pain * 1 4/1432 (0.28%) 4/1452 (0.28%) 4/1452 (0.28%)
Constipation * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Crohn's disease * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Dyspepsia * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Dysphagia * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Gastritis * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Gastrointestinal disorder * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Impaired gastric emptying * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Irritable bowel syndrome * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Odynophagia * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Rectal haemorrhage * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Salivary gland calculus * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Umbilical hernia * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Abdominal hernia * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
General disorders
Chest pain * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Pyrexia * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Device dislocation * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholecystitis * 1 2/1432 (0.14%) 2/1452 (0.14%) 2/1452 (0.14%)
Cholecystitis chronic * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Cholelithiasis * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 2/1452 (0.14%) 2/1452 (0.14%)
Gallbladder polyp * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Anaphylactic reaction * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Drug hypersensitivity * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Infections and infestations
Appendicitis * 1 6/1432 (0.42%) 7/1452 (0.48%) 8/1452 (0.55%)
Campylobacter gastroenteritis * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Cellulitis * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Cystitis * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Diverticulitis * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Gastroenteritis * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Genital herpes * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Infection * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Influenza * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Meningitis * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Meningitis viral * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Pelvic inflammatory disease * 1 2/1432 (0.14%) 4/1452 (0.28%) 5/1452 (0.34%)
Peritoneal abscess * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Peritonitis * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Peritonsillar abscess * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Pneumonia * 1 2/1432 (0.14%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 2/1452 (0.14%)
Pyelonephritis * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Pyelonephritis acute * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Sinusitis * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 2/1452 (0.14%)
Tonsillitis * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Upper respiratory tract infection * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Urinary tract infection * 1 2/1432 (0.14%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Vestibular neuronitis * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Viral infection * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Streptococcal sepsis * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Tubo-ovarian abscess * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Enterocolitis infectious * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Herpes dermatitis * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Ankle fracture * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Foot fracture * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Forearm fracture * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Ligament sprain * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Multiple injuries * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Overdose * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Subdural haematoma * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Tendon rupture * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Uterine perforation * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 2/1452 (0.14%)
Thermal burn * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Pelvic fracture * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Procedural pain * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 2/1452 (0.14%) 2/1452 (0.14%)
Meniscus injury * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Haemoglobin decreased * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Weight increased * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Diabetic ketoacidosis * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthritis * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Loose body in joint * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Synovitis * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Axillary mass * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Intervertebral disc protrusion * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Joint instability * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Acute leukaemia * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Ovarian germ cell teratoma benign * 1 2/1432 (0.14%) 2/1452 (0.14%) 2/1452 (0.14%)
Pancreatic carcinoma * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Uterine leiomyoma * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Teratoma benign * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Cervix carcinoma stage 0 * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Astrocytoma, low grade * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Thyroid cancer * 1 2/1432 (0.14%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Convulsion * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Dizziness * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 2/1452 (0.14%) 2/1452 (0.14%)
Headache * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Migraine * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Multiple sclerosis * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Paraesthesia * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Sciatica * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Trigeminal neuralgia * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Status migrainosus * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Abortion missed * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Abortion spontaneous * 1 3/1432 (0.21%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Blighted ovum * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Ectopic pregnancy * 1 3/1432 (0.21%) 6/1452 (0.41%) 7/1452 (0.48%)
Premature separation of placenta * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Ruptured ectopic pregnancy * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Abortion spontaneous incomplete * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Affective disorder * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Alcoholism * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Anxiety * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Completed suicide * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Depression * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 3/1452 (0.21%)
Depression suicidal * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Drug dependence * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Hallucination, auditory * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Panic reaction * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Suicide attempt * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Polysubstance dependence * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Bipolar disorder * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Renal and urinary disorders
Haematuria * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Strangury * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Stress urinary incontinence * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Endometriosis * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Ovarian cyst * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 2/1452 (0.14%) 2/1452 (0.14%)
Ovarian cyst ruptured * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Pelvic adhesions * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Uterine prolapse * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Uterine spasm * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Ovarian cyst torsion * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Haemorrhagic ovarian cyst * 1 2/1432 (0.14%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Vaginal perforation * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Asthma * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Dyspnoea * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Hypoxia * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Pneumothorax * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Erythema multiforme * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Urticaria * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Surgical and medical procedures
Detoxification * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Vascular disorders
Hypertension * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Varicose vein * 1 0/1432 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 1/1452 (0.07%)
Deep vein thrombosis * 1 1/1432 (0.07%) 0/1452 (0.00%) 0/1452 (0.00%)
Indicates events were collected by non-systematic assessment
Term from vocabulary, MedDRA (16.0)
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
Frequency Threshold for Reporting Other Adverse Events 5%
Total 952/1432 (66.48%) 1014/1452 (69.83%) 1054/1452 (72.59%)
Abdominal pain * 1 96/1432 (6.70%) 98/1452 (6.75%) 102/1452 (7.02%)
Abdominal pain lower * 1 67/1432 (4.68%) 62/1452 (4.27%) 74/1452 (5.10%)
Nausea * 1 74/1432 (5.17%) 58/1452 (3.99%) 59/1452 (4.06%)
Influenza * 1 72/1432 (5.03%) 92/1452 (6.34%) 100/1452 (6.89%)
Nasopharyngitis * 1 103/1432 (7.19%) 109/1452 (7.51%) 122/1452 (8.40%)
Sinusitis * 1 90/1432 (6.28%) 96/1452 (6.61%) 107/1452 (7.37%)
Urinary tract infection * 1 156/1432 (10.89%) 148/1452 (10.19%) 167/1452 (11.50%)
Vaginal infection * 1 48/1432 (3.35%) 62/1452 (4.27%) 73/1452 (5.03%)
Vulvovaginal candidiasis * 1 72/1432 (5.03%) 74/1452 (5.10%) 86/1452 (5.92%)
Vaginitis bacterial * 1 105/1432 (7.33%) 128/1452 (8.82%) 150/1452 (10.33%)
Vulvovaginal mycotic infection * 1 99/1432 (6.91%) 108/1452 (7.44%) 126/1452 (8.68%)
Weight increased * 1 56/1432 (3.91%) 71/1452 (4.89%) 76/1452 (5.23%)
Back pain * 1 59/1432 (4.12%) 65/1452 (4.48%) 80/1452 (5.51%)
Headache * 1 132/1432 (9.22%) 137/1452 (9.44%) 146/1452 (10.06%)
Cervical dysplasia * 1 107/1432 (7.47%) 116/1452 (7.99%) 147/1452 (10.12%)
Dysmenorrhoea * 1 130/1432 (9.08%) 109/1452 (7.51%) 116/1452 (7.99%)
Ovarian cyst * 1 186/1432 (12.99%) 303/1452 (20.87%) 337/1452 (23.21%)
Pelvic pain * 1 96/1432 (6.70%) 122/1452 (8.40%) 132/1452 (9.09%)
Vaginal haemorrhage * 1 66/1432 (4.61%) 73/1452 (5.03%) 80/1452 (5.51%)
Acne * 1 163/1432 (11.38%) 170/1452 (11.71%) 179/1452 (12.33%)
Certain Agreements
Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.
There IS an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.
Principal investigators (PIs) have to send the publication to sponsor 90 days prior to planned publishing. The sponsor has maximum 60 days for review and for recommending changes or mark parts that have to be deleted from the publication due to harming sponsor's confidentiality rights. Sponsor can request a delay in publication release up to 6 months.
Results Point of Contact
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Name/Title: Therapeutic Area Head
Organization: BAYER
EMail: clinical-trials-contact@bayer.com
Nahum GG, Kaunitz AM, Rosen K, Schmelter T, Lynen R. Ovarian cysts: presence and persistence with use of a 13.5mg levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system. Contraception. 2015 May;91(5):412-7. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2015.01.021. Epub 2015 Feb 7.
Apter D, Gemzell-Danielsson K, Hauck B, Rosen K, Zurth C. Pharmacokinetics of two low-dose levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systems and effects on ovulation rate and cervical function: pooled analyses of phase II and III studies. Fertil Steril. 2014 Jun;101(6):1656-62.e1-4. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.03.004. Epub 2014 Apr 14.
Nelson A, Apter D, Hauck B, Schmelter T, Rybowski S, Rosen K, Gemzell-Danielsson K. Two low-dose levonorgestrel intrauterine contraceptive systems: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Dec;122(6):1205-13. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000000019. Erratum in: Obstet Gynecol. 2014 May;123(5):1109.
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Gemzell-Danielsson K, Apter D, Hauck B, Schmelter T, Rybowski S, Rosen K, Nelson A. The Effect of Age, Parity and Body Mass Index on the Efficacy, Safety, Placement and User Satisfaction Associated With Two Low-Dose Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Contraceptive Systems: Subgroup Analyses of Data From a Phase III Trial. PLoS One. 2015 Sep 17;10(9):e0135309. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0135309. eCollection 2015.
Responsible Party: Bayer
Other Study ID Numbers: 91665
310442 ( Other Identifier: Company internal )
G04209F ( Other Identifier: Company internal )
G04209G ( Other Identifier: Company internal )
First Submitted: September 11, 2007
First Posted: September 12, 2007
Results First Submitted: July 11, 2012
Results First Posted: September 24, 2012
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IDRI joins Aeras to develop vaccine against tuberculosis
9th May 2012 (Last Updated May 9th, 2012 18:30)
Aeras and the Infectious Disease Research Institute (IDRI) have signed a joint development agreement regarding IDRI's tuberculosis (TB) vaccine candidate, ID93/GLA-SE.
Aeras and the Infectious Disease Research Institute (IDRI) have signed a joint development agreement regarding IDRI’s tuberculosis (TB) vaccine candidate, ID93/GLA-SE.
ID93/GLA-SE features ID93, which is a recombinant fusion polyprotein comprised of Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigens associated with virulence or latency and Glucopyranosyl Lipid A – Stable Emulsion (GLA-SE) as an immunological adjuvant.
Under the agreement, the two non-profit product development organisations will leverage innovative science to develop vaccines that address critical diseases, including tuberculosis, in underserved populations.
IDRI expects the vaccine may be used to protect individuals prophylactically, with or without BCG vaccination, or therapeutically in combination with anti-tuberculosis drugs in patients with active infection.
"This collaboration will speed the development of this promising new vaccine."
In preclinical studies, ID93/GLA-SE demonstrated safety and substantial protection against the bacterium that causes tuberculosis, both with and without previous priming with BCG.
The Phase 1 study, which is designed to assess the safety and immunogenicity of ID93/GLA-SE in a group of healthy volunteers, is expected to begin later in 2012.
IDRI founder and chief scientific officer Steven Reed said: "Given Aeras’s focus and breadth of experience in supporting the clinical development of tuberculosis vaccines, we believe this collaboration will speed the development of this promising new vaccine."
Jim Connolly, Aeras president and CEO, said: "We look forward to sharing resources and expertise with a like-minded organisation also committed to saving the lives and livelihoods of the millions of people who will otherwise succumb to this devastating disease."
Aeras is a non-profit product organisation focused on the development of vaccines and biologics to prevent TB across all age groups. IDRI is a Seattle-based not-for-profit organisation that is engaged in the research and development of products to prevent, detect and treat infectious diseases.
Image: Mycobacterium tuberculosis, stained red, in sputum. Photo courtesy of: CDC.
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You are here: Home / News / News / MOD employment support trial empowers spouses of Service personnel
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Employment, Research, Spouses, Support
MOD employment support trial empowers spouses of Service personnel
A new evaluation of the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Spouse Employment Support (SES) Trial has shown the advantages of supporting spouses of Service personnel. The evaluation, funded by Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), and conducted by Anglia Ruskin University, reviewed how spouses progressed when given specific support to improve their chances of employment.
Key findings of the evaluation detail the essential role of employment support in building spouses’ confidence; with 78% of participants saying their involvement in the Trial had had a positive impact on their lives. Additionally, spouses in the Trial highly valued the training opportunities made accessible to them.
A set of key recommendations was produced from the evaluation of the SES Trial, including acknowledging that the MOD continues to recognise spouses in their own right, the importance of continuing access to childcare and transport provision, particularly for those in remote areas, the provision of a training grant to spouses, as well as further employment training opportunities.
Chief Executive of the Forces in Mind Trust, Ray Lock CBE said:
“When the Ministry of Defence announced that it was to undertake a trial of a Spouse Employment Support programme, we were gratified that one of the recurring themes of our evidence on transition, that Service leavers whose spouses were already in employment tended to fare better, was being acted upon. We were also pleased to be invited to provide an independent evaluation through Anglia Ruskin University.
“The eight recommendations contained within the report are based on the learning gained and the wholly positive impact on the spouses who participated in the trial. We are looking forward to working with the MOD to build upon these recommendations.”
The support of service families is a priority for the Ministry of Defence, highlighted by the Armed Forces Families Strategy, launched in 2016. The Strategy focuses on the link between equipping the families of serving personnel with the support and advice they need to prosper, and the delivery of operational capability. The removal of barriers to employment for spouses and partners of those in Service is a priority of the Strategy.
The Spouse Employment Support Trial seeks to aid spouses and partners to find employment that matches their skills, knowledge and experience, as well their career aspirations.
Minister for Defence People and Veterans Tobias Ellwood said:
“Our serving personnel lay their lives on the line to keep our country safe, and we have a duty to ensure that their spouses and partners, who play such a vital role in the Armed Forces community, receive the support they deserve.
“I’m delighted that the Spouse Employment Support Trial has proved to be a success, and I am confident that the spouses and partners of our serving men and women will continue to make an invaluable contribution to society.”
Lieutenant General Richard Nugee, Chief of Defence People, said:
“The spouses and partners of our Armed Forces personnel are often the glue that holds a military family together, and it is important that they are truly valued and recognised for their role.
“The findings and recommendations within this report will now be fully considered by the MOD as we continue to implement support for military families.”
Matt Fossey, Director of the Veterans and Families Institute for Military Social Research at Anglia Ruskin University, said:
“It is well documented that military spouses struggle in their careers as a result of frequent relocations, gaps in their CVs, and lack of affordable childcare. This groundbreaking and illuminating research shows the unanticipated consequences of introducing initiatives that provide employment support for military spouses.
“As well as the tangible employment-related benefits such as new skills, qualifications and confidence, military spouses felt that the Spouse Employment Support Trial was an extremely positive demonstration of the MOD’s commitment to the wider military family, thus improving spouses’ feelings of self-worth and individual agency.”
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Can you leave home with 'shelter-in-place' order in effect during coronavirus crisis? Yes, under certain circumstances.
Jordan CulverUSA TODAY
Some local, state and federal agencies have turned to drastic measures to try to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Six counties in the San Francisco Bay Area in California on Monday were put under a shelter-in-place order, which went into effect Tuesday, when U.S. cases eclipsed 6,300 and the death toll surpassed 100. The order impacts roughly 6.7 million people.
In New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio said he was considering the same such order for the city of more than 8.3 million people.
A New York City shelter-in-place order, however, could vary from the one impacting California. States have taken different approaches to containing the spread of the coronavirus, with some shutting down all bars and nightclubs and others only issuing guidance regarding how many people can gather in one place.
California had 700 confirmed cases and 12 deaths as of Tuesday night, according to the Johns Hopkins University data dashboard. A “shelter-in-place” order can cover a variety of emergencies, including chemical accidents and attacks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“The term ‘shelter in place’ means to stay in your home and not leave unless necessary for one of the designated exceptions” listed in the order, according to a FAQ released by the Santa Clara County Public Health Department. The department added the order is a "more rigorous form of social distancing."
The order went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday and will stay in place until April 7 and, according to Google, led many in the Bay Area to ask, "What is shelter in place?"
Can I leave my house?
Yes, under specific circumstances.
According to the order released by the San Francisco Department of Public Health, people can leave their home to perform any of five “essential activities,” though people who are at high risk of severe illness and people who are already sick are urged to stay in their homes unless seeking medical attention.
“Essential activities,” according to the order:
Engaging in or performing tasks essential to health and safety, or to the health and safety of family/household members. This includes pets. Examples include picking up medicine, visiting a doctor or getting supplies to work from home. Obtaining necessary supplies or to deliver supplies to others. Things like groceries count here. Going for a run, hike, or other outdoor activity, as long as proper social distancing is observed. To care for a family member or pet in another household To perform work at an essential business (see below) or perform minimum basic operations
People can leave their homes for “healthcare operations.” That doesn’t include “fitness and exercise gyms and similar facilities,” the order states.
What is an essential business?
Santa Clara’s FAQ includes a list of 21 essential business. Most deal with healthcare or providing food and labor to the public. All of the businesses on the list come with social distancing caveats – for example, if an educational institution is still open, people are to remain six feet away from each other as often as possible.
Newspapers, television, radio, and other media services are included in the list, as are businesses that supply things needed for people to work from home. Businesses “that supply other essential businesses with the support or supplies necessary to operate” are also considered essential.
What about other businesses?
Even businesses that aren’t considered “essential” can remain open as long as employees are performing “minimum basic operations.” According to the department of public health, those include:
The minimum necessary activities to maintain the value of the business’s inventory, ensure security, or for related functions. The minimum necessary activities to facilitate employees of the business being able to continue to work remotely from their residences.
How about first responders?
First responders, emergency management personnel, emergency dispatchers, court personnel, law enforcement "and others working for or to support essential businesses" are exempt from the order.
What’s an 'essential government function?'
“Essential government functions” are “services needed to ensure the continuing operation of the government agencies and provide for the health, safety and welfare of the public,” according to the order. Nothing in the order can prohibit any person from performing an essential government function.
How does the order define social distancing?
The order falls in line with other recommendations regarding social distancing.
Social distancing “includes maintaining at least six feet from other individuals, washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds as frequently as possible or using hand sanitizer, covering coughs or sneezes (into the sleeve or elbow, not hands), regularly cleaning high-touch surfaces, and not shaking hands,” the order states.
Is there punishment for ignoring the order?
Yes. The Bay Area’s order is a legal order — breaking it is a misdemeanor "punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both."
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Ok, let’s not waste any time getting this one out in the open — and then putting a lid on it! I cannot believe how many web sites are announcing that 18-year-old Taylor Swift is pregnant. They’re doing it with brightly colored banners and logos, and making their sites (and their information) look very authentic.
However, the site I choose to believe is Taylor’s MySpace page, where she had this to say: "I read a very creative rumor this morning saying I’m pregnant, which is the most IMPOSSIBLE thing on the planet. Take my word for it. Impossible."
So, if there is anyone out there who really needed to hear it from Taylor herself, you just did. Taylor Swift is talented, she’s beautiful, and with a very successful career in country music, she’s rich. But, she is not pregnant.
Taylor, who won New Female Vocalist of the Year award at the 43rd annual ACM Awards back in May, was nominated for the CMA Female Vocalist of the Year last night, but that award was taken by Carrie Underwood.
Now that we have that out of the way, we’ll get on with the topic of the day – that being last night’s CMA Award show. I don’t know what is happening with the music at these shows, but something is – and it’s not good. I remember the ACM Award show last May – Rodney Adkins sang a portion of all four of his number one records, and he sounded horrible! Well, last night, a lot of them sounded horrible – most of them I would say. I just don’t get it, Whoever is in charge of these shows really needs to go watch a tape and see what went wrong. I’ve seen so many of these performers in concert, and I know they can sing. Could I be the only one that noticed? Maybe my television needs some adjusting – let me know what you all think.
Winners at this year’s CMAs went like this:
Single of the Year: "I Saw God Today," George Strait; Song of the Year: "Stay," Jennifer Nettles; Vocal Group of the Year: Rascal Flatts; New Artist of the Year: Lady Antebellum: Vocal Duo of the Year: Sugarland; Album of the Year: Troubadour, George Strait; Female Vocalist of the Year: Carrie Underwood; Male Vocalist of the Year: Brad Paisley; Musical Event of the Year: Alison Krauss and Robert Plant, "Gone, Gone, Gone;" Entertainer of the Year: Kenny Chesney; Music Video of the Year: Waitin’ on a Woman, Brad Paisley; and Musician of the Year: Mac McNalley.
I probably shouldn’t do this, but I’m going to. Did anyone like Kellie Pickler’s outfit? I not only didn’t like the dress and boots (that she seemed to have trouble walking in), I didn’t much like the song either. I think Kellie is a great performer – I saw her in Abingdon, Va., a few months back, and I would definitely go see her again. But Kellie, please don’t wear that dress – it didn’t do a thing for you.
Alan Jackson did what he does best – "Good Times" always seems to make people smile, and if any of you are like me – it’s kind of hard to keep your feet still when he’s singing that song.
Loved Jennifer Nettles performance, Carrie’s was ok (but again, the sound system seemed to be working against her); I don’t think we needed the castle for Taylor’s song, it was a song – not a video; Miley and Billy Ray should have been watching from the house (I wonder if she always acts that silly, or just when she’s on television); and someone really has to explain to me exactly what part of Kid Rock is country, because I just don’t see it.
Shania Twain looked beautiful.
That will finish things off for tonight. I’ll talk to you all real soon. Thanks for reading, and thanks for writing. You guys have a good day tomorrow, and if you’re part of the country is anything like Tennessee right now, keep dry and keep warm!
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London patient second in world to be cleared of Aids virus
He has now been in remission for 18 months after his antiretroviral drugs were discontinued
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Photo provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a scanning electron micrograph of multiple round bumps of the HIV-1 virus on a cell surface (Image: Cynthia Goldsmith/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention via AP)
A London hospital patient is the second person in the world to be cleared of the Aids virus, doctors have said.
The male patient has achieved "sustained remission" from HIV after being treated at Hammersmith Hospital in west London, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust said.
The case report, led by researchers at UCL and Imperial College London, comes around a decade after the first known case in Berlin.
In 2003, the male patient was diagnosed with HIV infection and developed an Aids defining cancer, advanced Hodgkin's Lymphoma, in 2012.
In 2016, he received a transplant of haematopoietic stem cells from a donor carrying a genetic mutation in the HIV receptor CCR5, which hinders the HIV virus from entering human cells.
He has now been in remission for 18 months after his antiretroviral drugs were discontinued, researchers said.
Professor Eduardo Olavarria, from Imperial College London, said: "While it is too premature to say with certainty that our patient is now cured of HIV, he is clearly in a long-term remission.
"We continue to monitor his condition; however, the apparent success of this treatment injects new hope in the search for a long-awaited cure for HIV/Aids."
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Similar therapy has been successful once before with "Berlin Patient" Timothy Ray Brown, a US man treated in Germany 12 years ago who is still free of HIV.
Mr Brown said he would like to meet the London patient and would encourage him to go public because "it's been very useful for science and for giving hope to HIV-positive people, to people living with HIV".
The case was published online by the journal Nature and will be presented at an HIV conference in Seattle.
The study's lead author, Professor Ravindra Gupta, said: "Finding a way to eliminate the virus entirely is an urgent global priority, but is particularly difficult because the virus integrates into the white blood cells of its host."
He added: "By achieving remission in a second patient using a similar approach, we have shown that the Berlin Patient was not an anomaly, and that it really was the treatment approaches that eliminated HIV in these two people."
The approach is not appropriate as a standard HIV treatment due to the toxicity of chemotherapy, he warned, but said he is "hopeful" it will help them develop strategies that might eliminate HIV altogether.
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Francois-Noel Babeuf
François-Noël Babeuf (23 November 1760 – 27 May 1797), also known as Gracchus Babeuf, was a political agitator within Revolutionary France and a key member of the Conspiracy of Equals. Babeuf is often considered to have been the first communist,[1][2][3] and is referenced by Karl Marx in Chapter III of The Communist Manifesto.
Gracchus Babeuf wrote the newsletter Le tribun du peuple ("the tribune of the people"), which advocated for the poor and called for a popular revolt. His views specifically were also later adopted by the communists and the anarchists, and was even considered to be the first communist, predating Karl Marx.[4][5][6] He ultimately was killed after trying to instigate a revolt against the French Directory, despite his fellow Jacobins trying to save him. Despite this, however, Marx referenced him in Chapter III of the Communist Manifesto.
Gracchus Babeuf was part of a planned line of statues, the Monumental Propaganda, commemorating various other French Revolutionary figures such as Maximilien de Robespierre, Georges Danton and Jean-Paul Marat, that were to be made shortly after the October Revolution in Russia. However, his statue was never completed.
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Walgreens Says They Will Start Selling CBD Products One Week After CVS's Own Announcement
The cannabis-based items will hit 1500 stores in 9 states.
By Megan Schaltegger
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Earlier this month, CVS introduced CBD products in stores across the country. Now, Walgreens has vowed to do the same. The drugstore chain will rollout cannabis-based sprays, creams, and patches at 1,500 Walgreens locations.
The non-psychoactive cannabis compound, aka CBD, has become wildly popular in recent years for health reasons. It's been praised for relieving anxiety, chronic pain, nausea, and muscle spasms. According to Food & Wine, it is legal for medical use in 46 states. However, when derived from hemp plants—and not marijuana—it's legal throughout the country.
Walgreens will introduce the products in Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, Kentucky, Tennessee, Vermont, South Carolina, Illinois, and Indiana. Meanwhile, CVS has already brought CBD to Alabama, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, and Tennessee.
"This product offering is in line with our efforts to provide a wider range of accessible health and wellbeing products and services to best meet the needs and preferences of our customers," Walgreens spokesperson Brian Faith told CNBC via email.
And while yes, you can expect some of your CBD faves in stores soon, in February the FDA inspired several states to pull the plug on CBD edibles in restaurants, bars, and other food establishments. Despite not containing THC, the cannabidiol is still a subject of health concern. "Restaurants in New York City are not permitted to add anything to food or drink that is not approved as safe to eat," the New York Department of Health said in a statement. "Until cannabidiol (CBD) is deemed safe as a food additive, the Department is ordering restaurants not to offer products containing CBD." Ohio, Main, and California have also cracked down on CBD food and dietary supplements.
Megan Schaltegger Editorial Fellow Megan is a Delish editorial fellow and University of Missouri alum.
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40 Years of Pac-Man Fever!
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Players can enjoy authentically original versions of the game or contemporary interpretations 40 years after the popular game's debut.
Dan Carney | Jun 02, 2020
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Toru Iwatani. Image source: Critical Path YouTube
$399 40th Anniversary Pac-Man Game. Image source: Tastemakers, LLC
The world recently observed the 40th anniversary of the arcade debut of the game that became a cultural phenomenon: Pac-Man. It has been four decades since Namco game designer Toru Iwatani’s maze eating game was released to Tokyo arcades. It came to the U.S. in 1981 and within 15 months Pac-Man had gobbled four billion quarters, or $1 billion.
Iwatani had noticed that game parlors were almost exclusively patronized by men and boys, so he set out to develop a game that would appeal to the whole population rather than half of it.
Eating is a universal activity, so he hit upon the idea of making it an eating game. The game’s power pills, which let Pac-Man eat the antagonizing ghosts, were inspired by Popeye’s spinach, Iwatani said in an interview with CNN. And the idea for the ghosts as opponents came from the Caspar the Friendly Ghost cartoon.
Those ghosts don’t just have different colors; they have different personalities written into their algorithms, he said. “Our programmer, Funaki-san, devised a
system where the four ghosts will position themselves around Pac-Man. He assigned each ghost a different kind of algorithm so that they run after Pac-Man in different ways.”
The game’s name drew on Japanese culture, he continued. “In Japanese, we have an onomatopoeia called ‘paku-paku,’ as in ‘paku paku taberu’ (gobble down). That’s where the name of Pac-Man came from.”
Intentionally creating a game with broad appeal instead of the teen boy-centric shoot ‘em ups that were industry mainstays sounds like a winning strategy, but Pac-Man’s blockbuster success came as a surprise. “I never thought it would be loved and played so widely throughout the world,” Iwatani admitted.
The world was reminded of Pac-Man’s entrancing power in 2010, when Google posted a playable version of the game on its home page as the Google Doodle logo in honor of Pac-Man’s 30th anniversary. Google subsequently reported 4.8 million hours of worker productivity were lost to playing the game.
The original arcade Pac-Man saw sequels such as Ms. Pac-Man and spin-offs that included an ABC-TV cartoon show. The song “Pac-Man Fever” reached the top ten on the pop music charts for commercial jingle writers Jerry Buckner and Gary Garcia. “We'd put our names on the song and get some local play and that would help usget some commercials,” Buckner told Songfacts.com. “That was the original intention. We never dreamed that this thing could be a national hit like it was."
Pac-Man has staying power that has seen it propel the success of new home arcade machines from Arcade 1Up. “The game is easy to pick up and play – they are easy to learn yet hard to master,” observed David McIntosh, director of marketing and communications for Tastemakers, LLC, the parent company of Arcade 1Up. “This is the foundation to most arcade games and that play pattern is appreciated in a time and day where modern games are extremely sophisticated.”
A licensing agreement with Bandai Namco ensures that these new three-quarter scale home machines look and play exactly like those maddeningly addictive classic machines, with none of the buyer’s remorse that struck Atari 2600 players when they discovered that their home console version of the arcade game was almost unplayable.
Bandai Namco has kept the title current with releases on new platforms such as Nintendo Switch that apply glossy modern graphics to the original game’s concept, so players have the option of classic or contemporary iterations of the game. Perhaps we can look forward to a holographic iteration for Pac-Man’s 50th anniversary.
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Hanlen and McConnell double up championship titles
Henderson and Peters top U23 fields
Cross country racing took place at the Oceania Mountain Bike Championships on Saturday in the Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua. The multi-lap, Olympic format races drew a strong presence from Australia, and at the end of the day across the six UCI categories (U19, U23 and elite), Australian athletes claimed two championship titles while New Zealand athletes kept four for their own.
In the morning age group category races, the best athletes this summer all came together again to try to claim the coveted Oceania titles. Form athletes took wins today, with stand-out performances coming from especially the three masters male category winners. Karl Patterson admitted having a very strong premonition of winning this event overnight, and for the ex-elite downhiller following through on that for the win was an empowering experience, taking the masters 30-40 title. Rotorua legend Garth Weinberg owned the masters 40-50 category, and Wellington's Ian Paintin, like Weinberg followed through on his recent national campionship win to also take the Oceanias 50+ win.
The afternoon races were a feast of action, and national pride was on the line through U19, 23 and elite races.The Under 19 men's race delivered a breakthrough win for Rotorua local Nigel McDowell, after Sam Gaze had to withdraw due to a collision at the end of the first lap, with a ruined drivetrain. McDowell was pushed all the way by Nelson's Tom Filmer and Australia's Ben Bradley, and he held on for a very popular win. Another Rotorua local, Amber Johnston won the women's U19 race.
In the under 23s, Australia's Rebecca Henderson was too strong for the New Zealand challenge, while in the under 23 men's race, Rotorua's Dirk Peters again showed the aggression and raw desire for winning he has finely developed this summer for another championship win.
The elite races were pure excitement. New Zealand's male athletes couldn't stay with the pace set by Australia's best exponents of this brutal sport, with Dan McConnell winning this year's Oceania title, to add to his Australian National Championship win earlier this summer. Rotorua's Carl Jones was the best of the New Zealanders with fifth place.
In the elite women's race, the head to head contest between Rosara Joseph and Karen Hanlen drew a large crowd, with an increasing understanding forming of the pure quality of these two athletes. The two were stuck tightly together through the first three laps, both having some issues with a very difficult technical section of the course. However, as she has done several times this summer already, Hanlen applied the blowtorch on the third lap, gapping out to a lead that she stretched and then protected through to the win. Hanlen, like Australian McConnell doubled her championship haul with this Oceanias win, adding this to her 2012 National Championship title.
Both Hanlen and Joseph now pack up for the long trip to South Africa for the first round of the UCI World Cup next weekend, where they will continue their rivalry in the lead-up to potential selection for the London Olympics.
1 Daniel McConnell (Australia) 1:32:33
2 Lachlan Norris (Australia) 0:01:05
3 Paul van der Ploeg (Australia) 0:02:58
4 Sid Taberlay (Australia) 0:04:17
5 Carl Jones (New Zealand) 0:04:44
6 Tim Wilding (New Zealand) 0:07:02
7 Chris Jongewaard (Australia) 0:08:29
8 Ben Hogarth (Australia) 0:15:36
9 Thomas Reynolds (New Zealand) 0:17:18
Lapped Josh Page (New Zealand)
Lapped Matthew Andrew (New Zealand)
Lapped Mark Dunlop (New Zealand)
Lapped Derek Horton (New Zealand)
Lapped Mike Northcott (New Zealand)
DNF Darry Stevens (New Zealand)
DNS Robert Lewis (Australia)
1 Karen Hanlen (New Zealand) 1:29:36
2 Rosara Joseph (New Zealand) 0:02:05
3 Jenni King (Australia) 0:05:23
4 Katherine O Neill (New Zealand) 0:09:26
5 Katherine O Shea (Australia) 0:11:14
6 Jodie Willett (Australia) 0:11:21
7 Katrine Gellatly (New Zealand) 0:11:57
8 Bridget Lodge (New Zealand) 0:12:48
9 Melissa Newell (New Zealand) 0:17:57
DNF Raewyn Morrison (New Zealand)
DNF Fiona Macdermid (New Zealand)
DNS Elina Ussher (New Zealand)
DNS Jeanette Gerrie (New Zealand)
1 Dirk Peters (New Zealand) 1:18:36
2 Cameron Ivory (Australia) 0:01:48
3 Brad Hudson (New Zealand) 0:02:55
4 Tom Bradshaw (New Zealand) 0:04:01
5 Mathew Waghorn (New Zealand) 0:04:03
6 Samuel Shaw (New Zealand) 0:04:32
7 Michael Crosbie (Australia) 0:05:17
8 Adrian Retief (New Zealand) 0:07:41
9 Jack Haig (Australia) 0:08:31
10 Harley Going (New Zealand) 0:09:06
11 Nick Miller (New Zealand) 0:10:13
12 Alexander Meyland (Australia) 0:10:32
Lapped Sebastian Jayne (Australia)
Lapped Ash Hough (New Zealand)
Lapped James Hanus (Australia)
1 Nigel McDowell (New Zealand) 1:05:19
2 Tom Filmer (New Zealand) 0:00:38
3 Ben Bradley (Australia) 0:00:45
4 Ben Forbes (Australia) 0:02:39
5 Brett Stokman (New Zealand) 0:03:46
6 Craig Oliver (New Zealand) 0:03:48
7 Billy Sewell (Australia) 0:04:35
8 Tasman Nankervis (Australia) 0:05:12
9 Tom Fox (New Zealand) 0:05:26
10 Christopher Aitken (Australia) 0:06:35
11 Elliot Pearce (New Zealand) 0:07:12
12 Ben Comfort (Australia) 0:07:34
13 Josh Parkin (New Zealand) 0:07:44
14 Simon Lawson (Wellington) 0:08:45
15 Frank Sutton (New Zealand) 0:09:54
16 Jacob Langham (Australia) 0:09:59
17 Ryan Hunt (New Zealand) 0:12:14
DNF Bradley Jones (New Zealand)
DNF Samuel Gaze (New Zealand)
DNS Guy Hirst (New Zealand)
1 Rebecca Henderson (Australia) 1:15:20
2 Samara Sheppard (New Zealand) 0:03:29
Lapped Sasha Smith (New Zealand)
1 Amber Johnston (New Zealand) 1:02:01
2 Samantha Hope (New Zealand) 0:02:13
3 Toshiko Knight (New Zealand) 0:05:22
4 Emily Parkes (Australia) 0:06:43
5 Kyna Millan (Australia) 0:12:33
DNS Holly Harris (Australia)
1 Ben Oliver (New Zealand) 1:08:31
2 David Ashby-Coventry (Timaru) 0:00:56
3 Gareth Cannon (New Zealand) 0:02:29
4 Tom Coombes (New Zealand) 0:03:47
5 Mitchell Campbell (New Zealand) 0:06:31
6 Cameron Howell (New Zealand) 0:06:45
7 Peter Bethell (New Zealand) 0:08:44
8 Jack Compton (New Zealand) 0:10:23
9 Callum McElroy (New Zealand) 0:10:37
10 Isaac Schuurman (New Zealand) 0:10:40
11 Sam Dobbin (New Zealand) 0:11:40
12 Kim Wright (New Zealand) 0:11:51
13 Robin Page (New Zealand) 0:13:21
14 Sam Dakin (New Zealand) 0:13:25
15 Joshua Lee (New Zealand) 0:14:37
16 Ryan Craggs (New Zealand) 0:15:33
17 Ben Friel (New Zealand) 0:17:30
Lapped Dylan Lee (New Zealand)
DNF Lewis Eccles (New Zealand)
DNF Josh Reilly (New Zealand)
DNF Alex Beaven (New Zealand)
DNF Nathan Johnston (New Zealand)
1 John Gray (New Zealand) 1:10:31
2 Greg Doerksen (Australia) 0:07:07
3 Matthew Page (New Zealand) 0:10:49
DNF Braid MacRae (New Zealand)
Masters 1 men
1 Karl Paterson (New Zealand) 1:12:15
2 Jonty Taylor (New Zealand) 0:01:08
3 Gavin McCarthy (New Zealand) 0:01:10
4 Saul Webb (New Zealand) 0:02:42
5 Lester Perry (New Zealand) 0:03:19
6 John Kirkcaldie (New Zealand) 0:03:43
7 Matt Backler (New Zealand) 0:03:46
8 Rhys Jenkins-Davies (New Zealand) 0:31:37
1 Garth Weinberg (New Zealand) 1:09:12
2 Rex Humpherson (New Zealand) 0:07:07
3 Michael Spanbroek (New Zealand) 0:08:06
4 Ray Hope (New Zealand) 0:09:59
5 Andy MacDonald (New Zealand) 0:14:34
6 Nick Davies (New Zealand) 0:18:48
7 Sebastian Ziemke (New Zealand) 0:23:05
8 Brent Rayner (New Zealand) 0:30:16
Lapped John McRae (New Zealand) 0:00:46
Lapped Steven Lawson (New Zealand) 0:10:30
1 Ian Paintin (New Zealand) 1:15:06
2 John Henderson (Australia) 0:02:09
3 Jim McMurray (New Zealand) 0:03:00
4 Ant Bradshaw (New Zealand) 0:04:40
5 Paul McDowell (New Zealand) 0:06:23
Lapped John Kennedy (New Zealand)
1 Eden Cruise (New Zealand) 0:53:30
2 Liam Jeffries (Australia) 0:02:58
3 Robert Stannard (New Zealand) 0:06:19
4 Paul Wright (New Zealand) 0:06:48
5 Craig Murray (New Zealand) 0:08:07
6 Connor McRae (New Zealand) 0:08:47
7 Jake Craggs (New Zealand) 0:13:47
8 Lewis Ryan (New Zealand) 0:13:50
9 Joe Sutton (New Zealand) 0:16:47
10 Henry Carr (New Zealand) 0:17:36
11 Finn Welsford-Ackroy (New Zealand) 0:19:34
DNS Kerran Tetley (New Zealand)
DNS Finn Welsford-Ackroyd (New Zealand)
1 Monique Avery (New Zealand) 1:02:48
2 Emma Prestidge (New Zealand) 0:09:26
1 Jemma Manchester (New Zealand) 1:03:07
2 Harriet Beaven (New Zealand) 0:00:42
3 Shannon Hope (New Zealand) 0:02:58
4 Charlotte Rayner (New Zealand) 0:08:15
DNS Kim Wright (New Zealand)
Masters 1 women
1 Megan Dimozantos (New Zealand) 1:09:20
2 Amanda Davies (New Zealand) 0:05:31
1 Veronika Ziemke (New Zealand) 1:11:46
2 Linda Hope (New Zealand) 0:12:28
1 Sarah Beadel (New Zealand) 1:08:59
1 Zia Macdermid (New Zealand) 0:42:04
2 Jessica Manchester (New Zealand) 0:08:40
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Manaka gears up to welcome her bundle of joy
By Hopewell Mpapu
Actress Manaka Ranaka has taken a break from Generation: Legacy .
ACTRESS Manaka Ranaka, better known as Lucy from Generations: The Legacy, will not appear on the popular soapie for the next four months. This is because she is on maternity leave and preparing herself to welcome her bundle of joy into the world.
The show’s publicity manager, Nandipha Pantsi, said the actress left two weeks ago.
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“I can confirm that Manaka is on maternity and will only return next year. However, fans can rest assured that she will definitely be back. There’s a big storyline that her character is involved in,” said Pantsi.
In an interview with Daily Sun where the actress revealed the news of her pregnancy, she said she didn’t care much about the baby’s gender because both genders are equally important in society.
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AUSTRALIA TOUR OF INDIA 2020
Star-studded Australia gear up for India challenge on return to ODIs
by Gokul Gopal • Last updated on
The Australians were busy practicing with wet balls a couple of days before the game. © AFP
It was a hazy Monday morning in Mumbai, a day ahead of the beginning of the three-match ODI series between India and Australia when Virat Kohli faced Jasprit Bumrah in the nets at the Wankhede stadium. And what a contest it was! One of the best bowlers in the world steaming in and bowling to one of the best batsmen in the world. The pacer went past the edge a few times and also didn't shy away from bowling short deliveries to his captain. Kohli, meanwhile, was creaming his drives and managed to handle the short ones, even hooking the last ball he faced off Bumrah over the fence, following it up with an act of celebration.
"Bumrah has been playing for the team for the last four years now and this is probably the second time I have ever got out in the net hitting a few against him and not getting out. One was Adelaide before the Test in 2018 and one was today. I'm glad that was the last ball of my net session because he ran back to his mark but I got out of the nets," said Kohli about his contest with Bumrah.
"It's a fun sort of competition. According to me, he's the most skillful bowler in the world in any format of the game. To play against him...he brings match intensity in the nets, I can assure you that. He's not shy of hitting us on the head or targeting our ribs every now and then. He's a proper, proper bowler and it's always nice to play against the best in the nets. I challenge myself to play well against him, not every day do you get to hit boundaries off Jasprit in the nets. Today was one, so I'm very happy."
Rohit Sharma too had his fair share of Bumrah and the rest of the bowlers, as did KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan. It was also a good workout for the wrist-spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal. Hardik Pandya, despite not being in the squad, was present as well - jogging and running under the watchful eyes of the physio.
Shortly after India's net session, the Australians got into the act with the trio of David Warner, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne first hitting the three nets that were in place. While Warner was busy thumping the net spinners past the fence and Smith driving, punching and cutting the local pacemen brought in to bowl, Labuschagne - facing spin - had to work around a small box-type net placed close to the non-striker's end inside his batting enclosure. The likes of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc weren't in action on the eve of the match but they are expected to be on Tuesday when Australia play their first ODI since their semifinal exit in the 2019 World Cup.
It's a T20 World Cup year while the World Test Championship is also gathering steam. A three-match ODI series doesn't shout relevance in this context. But when some of the best players of the world are involved - Kohli and Co. going up against the world-class Australian pace attack or a fit-and-raring-to-go Bumrah, in the company of Mohammed Shami, Navdeep Saini and the spinners, facing off against the power-packed Australian top order - relevance would be of least importance.
When: Tuesday, January 14 at 1:30 pm IST
Where: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
What to expect: Plenty of dew under lights. The Australians were busy practicing with wet balls a couple of days before the game. "There might be a 2 or 3 percent feeling that it might not be a big factor," said Ashton Turner when asked about the dew, stressing that toss will play a big role. Meanwhile, according to Kohli, the presence of dew will be "an opportunity for teams to put themselves in uncomfortable positions or situations - with the ball in conditions where there's dew or in the first innings with the bat. We want to do the difficult things and we're looking forward to doing that rather than just focusing on what we can do well as a team." Batting second will be the easier option but will Kohli choose that should he win the toss?
Team news:
India: The hosts have quite a headache when it comes to their top order, having to choose from two of three frontline opening options. But with Kohli saying that there is "big possibility" of all three playing and that he's "very happy to" bat down the order and "not possessive" about his batting position, it'll be interesting to see what kind of batting order India opt for, with Shreyas Iyer and Manish Pandey also vying for middle-order spots. While Bumrah and Shami are expected to spearhead the pace attack, it might be toss-ups between Shardul Thakur and Saini, and the wrist spinners, and one among Ravindra Jadeja and Kedar Jadhav.
Squad: Virat Kohli (c),Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul,Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami.
Australia: The last time Australia were in India, they staged a remarkable turnaround after losing the first two ODIs to clinch a 3-2 series victory. And they did that without Smith, Warner and Labuschagne in the team. The in-form trio's presence is set to serve as a further boost for Australia in this series, along with the availability of their frontline pacemen.
Squad:Aaron Finch (c), D'Arcy Short, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins, Peter Handscomb, Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne, Kane Richardson, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Ashton Turner, David Warner, Adam Zampa.
What they said:
"It doesn't make sense when people say the 'heat is on' and 'they are fighting for one spot'. I think that sends a wrong message and people should stay away from that. We are just happy that all three are playing well and we have world-class players in the team" - Virat Kohli on the opening options for India.
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Match 44 - Melbourne
Abdur Rehman calls it a day on international cricket career
By Farid Khan
Pakistan off-spinner Abdur Rehman has announced his retirement from international cricket. He represented Pakistan in 22 Test matches, 31 ODIs and 8 T20Is, picking up 140 wickets across all three formats of the game.
The 38-year old is best known for his heroics against England in the UAE in 2012. He took 19 wickets in the Test series in which Pakistan registered a 3-0 whitewash of the tourists.
"It's a very difficult decision to retire from international cricket and I take it with a heavy heart," said Rehman, who has not represented Pakistan in international cricket since 2014.
"The partnership with Saeed was really great and I can't ever forget that England series when we clean swept them.
"I played in World Cups, in T20s so am very grateful I managed all that. I'm sad I couldn't get that 100th wicket, that would've really been something, but I'm still grateful for 99 wickets in 22 Tests. Very few left-arm spinners have that."
Rehman played his first international match in 2006 in an ODI against West Indies in Faisalabad – 9 years after he made his domestic debut for Habib Bank Limited in 1997-98.
He will continue to play domestic cricket. He has taken 640 wickets from 179 first-class matches, and 237 wickets from 169 List A appearances.
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Symantec flags massive channel changes
By Michael Novinson on May 12, 2019 5:29AM
Symantec's new interim CEO, Richard Hill, said the company needs to expand how quickly it gets products out to address a wider cross-section of business opportunities.
"How our channel is working has to be improved," Hill told financial analysts during the company's earnings call Thursday. "We've got to accelerate what we get across the entire channel."
The former Novellus Systems chairman and CEO was appointed on an interim basis to serve as Symantec's president and CEO. Hill replaced Greg Clark, who resigned Thursday as president, CEO and board member following nearly three years in the top job.
Hill said Symantec needs more from channel partners targeting small business, medium business, as well as high-end enterprise business, and said Symantec has effective plans in place today to get the company there. Hill told investors that Symantec wants to lower costs by shifting more expenses to a variable structure in the channel, though he didn't elaborate on what that meant.
The loss of lots of small and mid-sized business was specifically called out by Hill as part of the reason Symantec has a sales hole to fill in its Enterprise security segment. As a company moves up the chain to “hunt elephants,” Hill said that can result in a thinning out of the herd.
As a result, Hill said companies can end up with large lumps in their business, leading to highly variable potential outcomes depending on how many of those elephants are successfully hunted. Hill said Symantec needs to "rebuild its base core" so that coming up short on a few large opportunities doesn’t result in missed projections or lowered forecasts.
"We know exactly how to fix it," Hill said. "I think our products are ready, and I do think we're going to change this trajectory."
Sales for the quarter ended March 29 sunk to US$1.19 billion, down 1.7 percent from $1.21 billion last year. On a non-GAAP basis, sales for the quarter ended March 29 sunk to $1.2 billion, down 2.2 percent from $1.22 billion a year earlier.
The company reported net income of $34 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, improved from a net loss of $59 million, of $0.10 per share, the year before. On a non-GAAP basis, net income dropped to $256 million, or $0.39 per share, down 14.1 percent from $298 million, or $0.44 per share, the year before. That was in line with Seeking Alpha's expectations.
For all of fiscal 2019, Symantec's revenue sunk to $4.73 billion, down 2.1 percent from $4.83 billion the year prior. Net income, meanwhile, plummeted to $31 million, or $0.05 per share, down 97.3 percent from $1.14 billion, or $1.70 per share, the year prior.
Symantec's stock fell $2.92, or 13.17 percent, to $22.17 in after-hours trading Thursday. That's the lowest the company's stock has traded since January.
Enterprise security sales dropped to $584 million, down 2.2 percent from $597 billion the year prior. Consumer digital safety revenue, meanwhile, declined to $605 million, down 1.3 percent from $613 million last year.
For the coming quarter, Symantec expects non-GAAP earnings of $0.30 to $0.34 per diluted share on adjusted sales of $1.175 billion to $1.205 billion. Analysts expected non-GAAP earnings of $0.40 on adjusted sales of $1.2 billion.
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Aviation Nation 2011
This gallery is dedicated to Darrell Pepper, PhD, professor emeritus at the Air Force Academy, without whom these photos might never have been taken.
In November, my brother and I attended Aviation Nation, the air show put on by Nellis AFB to thank the people of Las Vegas for putting up with the noise and other disruptions of an active air force base. It's free. But getting there and getting back is NOT half the fun. Normally, you drive to the Speedway and take a bus onto base. That takes awhile because a half million of your closest friends all have the same idea at the same time. And after the Thunderbirds fly, everyone heads to the busses to return to their cars. There's a lot of standing around and waiting involved. Hours and hours of it.
But not this year. One of my brother's clients, Dr. Pepper, was able to get us credentials to park on base and view the airshow from the Thunderbirds' chalet. So we arrived a bit before 10:00 and enjoyed the show, including the Thunderbirds who flew a bit after 2:00 and we were off base before 4:00. All thanks to Dr. Pepper. Did I mention the chalet had seating and served food and adult beverages? Miss Nevada was there! And the cast of the Jersey Boys (who sang the national anthem to start the festivities) was there. Besides a great show, this was a GREAT venue.
So below I've got 66 photos out of the 3,200 I shot. I shoot a lot of air shows, and these may be some of the best yet. I'm pretty happy with them. I've tried to keep photos of the same plane more or less together, whether in the air or on the ramp. And I've sprinkled photos of airshow people among them for variety. Enjoy!
B-2 Spirit (aka stealth bomber). 20 B-2's are in service at a total program cost of $2.1 Billion per copy. Rhey have seen service in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq and more recently in the 2011 Libyan revolution. They were designed during the Carter administration and completed during the Reagan years. The bomber's stealth comes from a combination of reduced acoustic, infrared, visual and radar signatures, making it difficult for opposition defenses to detect, track and engage the aircraft. Translation: It's bloody hard to see. It has a range of almost 7,000 miles without refueling. It is a sub-sonic aircraft with a service ceiling of about 50,000 feet. Verdict: Holy bat-plane, Robin.
B-2 Spirit.
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BT sells ‘selected domestic operations’ in 16 Latin America countries
20th March 2020 @ 11:28
BT has announced that it is selling a number of its domestic operations and infrastructure in 16 Latin America countries to CIH Telecommunications Americas LLC.
The move is a part of what BT describes as the “ongoing transformation of its global unit”.
BT also announced that it has entered into wholesale and reseller agreements with CIH, under which CIH will act as a regional channel for BT’s products and services. CIH will also continue to supply domestic connectivity services to BT.
The operator did not disclose financial terms of the deal, but said that the assets and operations in the transaction delivered revenue of £110 million in the 2018-19 fiscal year.
In terms of what is being exchanged, the deal includes two owned fibre networks with a total length of 650km, 2000km of leased fibre lines, four data centres and five teleports. The divested business is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.
Bas Burger, CEO of Global, BT said: “Today’s announcement is a key milestone in the execution of our strategy to become a more agile and focused business. It comes at a particularly challenging time for the global economy. As such, it is a sign of our determination to keep the business moving forward and continue connecting communities, businesses and governments. I am pleased to begin a new chapter in the region with CIH, providing continuity for our people and our customers.”
George Kappaz, chairman of CIH, said: “We are very excited to be re-entering global telecommunications after having successfully focused on the technology sector over a number of years. We have considerable experience in the region and the sector, and greatly look forward to growing the business and providing the highest level of service to all customers in the region, including BT. The acquired business fits very well with our strategy and existing global portfolio.”
This is all a part of BT’s ongoing global unit transformation – a transformation which included the sale of domestic operations in Spain to Portobello Capital in December 2019. BT said that its global unit is focused on “delivering next generation networking, cloud and security services to multinational customers” while winding down its presence in infrastructure.
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Home/NEWS/India/PM offers prayers at Kedarnath as the shrine opens for devotees
PM offers prayers at Kedarnath as the shrine opens for devotees
May 3, 2017, 05:15 pm IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayer at Kedarnath as the shrine which built in 8th century was opened for devotees today.It reopened after being closed for winter.
Last Prime Minister to visit was VP Singh, who visited Kedarnath 28 yrs ago in 1989 during his tenure.
Accompanied by Uttarakhand Governor K K Paul and Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, Modi arrived in an army chopper at the helipad built close to the temple and headed straight for the shrine located at a height of 11,755 ft near Chorabari Glacier, the head of river Mandakini.
Braving early morning chill around 4000 devotees had turned up at the temple to witness its ceremonial opening and to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister.
The temple doors were opened at 8.50 am and the Prime Minister arrived just about half an hour later sporting a brown overcoat and dark glasses to offer prayers and perform a rudrabhishek (ritual bath of the Shiva lingam) in the sanctum sanctorum of the centuries old shrine.
The prime minister took off his shoes and glasses before entering the sanctum sanctorum of the temple through its eastern gate to pay obeisance.
The rituals supervised by the priests of the temple lasted about 20 minutes after which Modi emerged out of the temple and waved to the crowds waiting outside for a glimpse with a broad smile.
He was gifted a shawl, a rudraksha, a wooden replica of the temple and books on the Himalayas by the priests of the temple as he came out of the shrine.
He did a parikrama of the Nandi statue outside the temple before walking through the crowds to make for the convoy that was to take him back to the helipad.
On his way back, the Prime Minister stopped to pat a child in the arms of a soldier. He was seen speaking with the jawan and the child.
The Prime Minister also went to the spot where a huge rock named Bhimshila had rolled down from the mountains in the wake of the June 2013 deluge and was stuck at the back of the temple.
After spending about an hour at the temple, the Prime Minister left in an army chopper for Haridwar.
Modi is the first prime minister to visit the famed temple on the very first day of its opening after the winter break.
Kedarnath is the third and perhaps the most important of the four Himalayan shrines in the chardham circuit to reopen today.
Gangotri and Yamunotri have already opened on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya whereas Badrinath is slated to reopen on May 6 when President Pranab Mukherjee will visit the temple.
People in the state feel the visit by the Prime Minister and the President to Kedarnath and Badrinath will boost tourist arrivals at the two temples by sending the message of a safe chardham yatra to people outside the state.
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National Geographic and Nat Geo Wild are now on Kwesé TV
Kikonyogo Douglas Albert 22/12/2017
Kwesé TV is giving viewers even more reason to choose Kwesé. The broadcaster has announced the addition of four new premium channels from the FOX Networks Group portfolio of channels, which will see the satellite Pay TV provider extending its entertainment offering to Kwesé TV subscribers across Africa. The additional channels include FOX Africa, FOX Life, National Geographic and Nat Geo Wild.
The FOX Networks Group is a leading entertainment network, and will be joining an extensive offering of over 70 entertainment and sports channels on the Kwesé TV bouquet.
These popular channels from the FOX Networks Group portfolio, will give subscribers an all access pass to globally acclaimed series & dramas as well as a walk on the wild side with nature’s inhabitants.
FOX Africa is a destination to some of the biggest television franchises in the world including the cult series “The Walking Dead” (now in its 8th season), cultural phenomenon “Empire” (now in its 4th season), and the award winning “Atlanta” (season 2 starting in 2018). With a unique mix of drama, comedy and animation, FOX also brings viewers “The Simpsons” which is the longest-running scripted show in television history. Coming in 2018, is a new eight-part visceral espionage thriller called “Deep State”, starring Mark Strong from “Kingsman – The Golden Circle” and Joe Dempsie from “Game of Thrones”, it is the first original drama commissioned by FOX especially for all Europe & Africa channels.
FOX Life which was recently repositioned and rebranded to have a stronger African focus, exudes a younger, current and a more urban feel appealing to young aspirational female viewers across Africa. It brings viewers popular telenovelas, the freshest dramas, sitcoms, lifestyle & cooking shows as well as local unscripted reality shows starring celebrities people know and love. Viewers can expect compelling programming such as “Preachers of” and locally produced content including “Vintage Z” amongst others.
National Geographic believes in the power of science, exploration and storytelling, to change the world. With an unrivalled media portfolio that reaches over 760 million consumers every month, National Geographic is the very definition of entertainment with a purpose. The channel is the ultimate destination for entertaining premium science and exploration programming, including innovative new shows like “MARS”. The channel recently ventured into scripted content with the series “GENIUS” which chronicled the life of Albert Einstein. This series proved very popular across the African continent and will return with “GENIUS 2”in 2018. The second series will centre around the life of Pablo Picasso, whose role will be played by Antonio Banderas.
Nat Geo Wild is a channel dedicated to premium natural history content driven by wildlife. The weird, the wild, the familiar and the deadly are all found on Nat Geo Wild. Committed to exploring nature at its best, Nat Geo Wild gets viewers closer to the ecosystem & creatures of the earth through spectacular cinematography and compelling storytelling.
Kwesé TV is available through Kwesé branded stores as well as mobile network operators, major retailers and dealers across the country. You can also order Kwesé through the Kwesé estore. Kwesé provides viewers with a flexible payment model which allows them to purchase 3, 7 or 30 day subscriptions which gives them access to premium programming on up to 5 devices through the Kwesé TV App available for Android and iOS.
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Sequoia Hospital and Birth Center Named Among ‘Best of the Best’
This is the eighth time Sequoia Hospital’s Birth Center has received this recognition
REDWOOD CITY, CA. (August 31, 2017) – Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital was voted a Best Birth Center for the eighth consecutive year by readers of Bay Area Parent magazine in its ‘Best of the Best’ annual survey. Sequoia also was voted a ‘Best Hospital’ by the magazine’s readers.
“When you combine personal, expert care from highly skilled physicians and nurses delivered with humankindness, you’ve got a recipe for an extraordinary experience that patients remember and recommend to their families and friends,” said Sequoia Hospital President Bill Graham. “We’re proud to consistently be voted a family favorite by Bay Area families for providing quality and comprehensive care during every stage of life.”
Sequoia Hospital’s award-winning Birth Center offers an array of services and comforts, including all private rooms with en suite bathrooms, 24-hour anesthesiologist and OB physician coverage, an on-site Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and breastfeeding support from our International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) nurses during the hospital stay and through the crucial early weeks after birth.
“Expectant mothers and newborns have access to world-class care at Sequoia Hospital’s Birth Center without having to travel far from home,” said Jennifer Doran, RN, BSN, director of Perinatal Services at Sequoia Hospital. “Our dedication to providing the highest level of care and compassion for each and every birth is why Bay Area families continue to choose us to be a part of their birth experience.”
The results of this year’s survey, based on readers’ experiences during 2016, were announced in the magazine’s annual ‘Best of the Best’ issue. Bay Area Parent magazine has been providing information and resources to families in the Bay Area for more than 30 years. The awards are based on voting by approximately 15,000 readers, who cast their votes online for the “best family-friendly businesses and services.”
About Sequoia Hospital
Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital is an accredited, not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional health care for generations of Bay Area residents. Sequoia’s Heart and Vascular Institute is a nationally known pioneer in advanced cardiac care, affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute. Sequoia has received national recognition from Healthgrades for superior patient safety and was named as one of America’s top 100 hospitals for cardiac care. Our Total Joint Replacement program is a designated Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, and our Birth Center is consistently ranked as a favorite among Peninsula families. We are also known for our comprehensive emergency care and leading-edge tomosynthesis 3-D mammogram technology. Our new state-of-the-art Pavilion combines the most advanced medical and surgical services with a unique healing environment, including private, spacious rooms and inviting garden areas.
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For Preregistration in Fundamental Research
NeuroskepticBy NeuroskepticApril 26, 2013 12:02 AM
Recently, cognitive science postdoc Sebastiaan Mathôt wrote two pieces that raise questions about the idea of reforming scientific communication to involve preregistration of experiments: The Pros and Cons of Preregistration in Fundamental Research and also The Black Swan. Registration has longbeen a favoritetopic of mine; it's something I've been advocating since my very first post. Now it's starting to become a reality which I think is great. Yet many researchers are wary of the idea, and Mathôt makes some important points. My answer in a nutshell is that preregistration does seem scary, in the context of science's current culture - but that's a problem with the current culture. Mathôt's core argument, as I understand it, is this (from the first article, emphasis mine):
My colleagues and I recently conducted an experiment in which we recorded eye movements of participants while they viewed photos of natural scenes. On half of the trials we manipulated the scene based on where participants were looking. The other half of the trials served as a control condition... [Our manipulation] turned out not to have the predicted effect. According to the rules of preregistration, this means that our study was worthless: We made a prediction, it didn’t come out, and any attempt to use this dataset for another purpose borders on scientific fraud. However, we stumbled across an unexpected, but interesting and statistically highly reliable phenomenon in the control trials. So what now? Are we not allowed to look at this effect, because we did not predict it in advance? Should we run a new study, in which we predict what we have already found, and use only the data from the new experiment? Your intuition, no doubt, screams ‘no’, or at least mine does. However, the logic behind pre-registration says ‘yes’. The essential conflict here is that pre-registration discourages exploratory research, and assumes that a finding is not a real finding unless it was predicted – a questionable assumption at best.
In this example, the authors have made two discoveries: 1) the originally predicted phenomenon didn't happen ('negative'); and 2) a different, unpredicted phenomenon was observed ('positive'). Both of these are interesting findings, and both ought to be published. Number 1) is interesting, because the authors surely had good reasons to predict that the effect would happen. So the fact that it didn't is a discovery; it tells us about the world, if only by narrowing down the possibilities. It contributes to science. Under the current publishing system, however, this interesting finding might never be made public - and even worse, might be regarded as deserving to remain unpublished. Then there's 2), the incidental positive observation. This should also be made public - and there'd be no barriers to doing so under a system of preregistration, albeit 'only' if it's clearly marked as an incidental observation. Being incidental is not a bad thing - but you do need to be honest about it. If it sounds bad, to scientists today, it's because we've been disguising our incidental findings for so long. We write papers to make 'positive' results seem predicted even when they weren't - just as we make 'negative' findings disappear. By making such manipulation impossible, preregistration would liberate both the unexpected finding, and the negative finding. There would be a lot more of both kinds of result out there, if nothing else; I suspect their status would rise accordingly. I'll return to this sentence of Mathôt which I think is a very clear description of a common worry: "According to the rules of preregistration, [not finding the predicted effect] means that our study was worthless." The worry here is that a good experiment would be 'wasted' if the primary prediction turns out to be false. But the truth is that it's the current system that measures a study's worth by its p-values. Preregistration is the dream that one day, studies will be judged, not by the significance of their Results, but by the content of their Methods.
P.S. Mathôt is also the creator of OpenSesame, a free psychological experiment development toolkit. I haven't used it yet, but the various commercial ones certainly leave a lot to be desired...
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Superstitions can improve performance by boosting confidence
Not Exactly Rocket ScienceBy Ed YongJune 7, 2010 7:00 PM
Superstitions run rampant in our daily lives. Sportsmen wear lucky clothes that they refuse to wash during tournaments. Actors refer to Shakespeare’s Macbeth as “The Scottish Play” within the confines of a theatre, because the name is said to be cursed. Everywhere, people knock on wood, cross their fingers and carry lucky mascots. It’s easy enough to dismiss these beliefs as the silly by-products of irrational minds, but Lysann Damisch from the University of Cologne has found an upside to superstition – they can improve our performance in a variety of tasks, from physical challenges to memory games. It’s all to do with self-confidence. Pandering to luck-related superstitions, by crossing your fingers in hope or saying “break a leg”, can boost a person’s faith in their own abilities, giving them the edge they need to excel. First, Damisch asked 51 students to complete a dexterity challenge: get 36 ball bearings into a grid of 36 holes as quickly as possible, by tilting the cube they sat in. If she told them to start by saying either “On ‘go’, you go” or “I press the watch for you”, they took between 5 and 6 minutes to finish. But if she said “I press the thumb for you” (the German equivalent of crossing your fingers), they took around 3 minutes. In another study, Jamisch asked 41 students to come with a lucky charm, which she took away to photograph. In some cases, she brought it back and in others, she left it in the other room, citing problems with the camera. The students then completed a seemingly unrelated memory game, where they had to match 18 pairs of face-down cards by turning over two at a time. The volunteers who had their lucky charms did much better than those who were bereft of theirs. Before they started on the game, the recruits all completed a questionnaire. Their answers later revealed that those who were given back their charms didn’t feel any less anxious about the game. But they did feel more confident and their degree of extra optimism accounted for much of their extra success at the memory game. In a final experiment, Jamisch repeated the lucky charm set-up with a couple of tweaked details. This time they had to make as many words as possible from a set of 8 letters and, crucially, they had to set themselves a goal to aim for. As before, those who held their lucky charms felt more confident and scored better, identifying an average of 46 words compared to the mere 31 deciphered by their mascot-less peers. Their goals revealed why – not only did they set themselves loftier targets, but they stuck at the problem for much longer. These experiments are remarkably consistent in showing that a variety of superstitious beliefs have a positive effect on a variety of tasks, both physical and mental. They work whether the superstition is activated by someone else (as in the case of the crossed fingers) or if it’s something unique to the individual (as in the case of the lucky charms). And they work because superstitions, by prompting feelings of good luck, can make people more confident in themselves, prompting them to try harder and aim higher at the things they do. The fact that superstitions can lead to tangible improvements in physical and mental performance could help to explain why they’re so commonplace and closely held. But before we conclude that they are a force for good (and I can sense the bristling from the skeptic community already), it is worth discussing the study’s narrow scope. Jamisch certainly does that – she acknowledges that she deliberately focused on positive superstitions associated with good luck, because these are far more common. She might find a different effect altogether if she considered events linked to misfortune, like crossing the path of a wrongly coloured cat, doing the same tasks on Friday 13^th, or stepping under an open ladder. Nor did Jamisch study the negative side of superstitions, the psychological drawbacks that could hinder performance rather than help it. Previously on this blog, I’ve written about how people tend to spot false connections in unrelated events and accept superstitious rituals in the first place if they lack a sense of control in their lives. As I noted then, the big worry is that superstitions, while potentially providing temporary benefits, could prevent people from taking responsibility for changing their own fates or even form the basis of catastrophic decisions. Clearly, the effects described by Jamisch’s study need to be considered as part of a bigger psychological canvas. The effects of crossed fingers on anagram tasks is one thing, but the effects of conspiracy theories or religious traditions on our ability to understand the world around us and to make decisions in our lives is another matter entirely. Reference: Psychological Science http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0956797610372631 or http://pss.sagepub.com/content/early/2010/05/27/0956797610372631Image by PhyzomeMore on superstition:
Lacking control drives false conclusions, conspiracy theories and superstitions
Creating God in one’s own image
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The Mere Existence of Whales
The LoomBy Carl ZimmerMarch 1, 2011 3:23 AM
Strictly speaking, there should be no blue whales. Blue whales can weigh over a thousand times more than a human being. That's a lot of extra cells, and as those cells grow and divide, there's a small chance that each one will mutate. A mutation can be harmless, or it can be the first step towards cancer. As the descendants of a precancerous cell continue to divide, they run a risk of taking a further step towards a full-blown tumor. To some extent, cancer is a lottery, and a 100-foot blue whale has a lot more tickets than we do. Aleah Caulin of the University of Pennsylvania and Carlo Maley of the University of California, San Francisco, have done some calculations of the risk of cancer for blue whales thanks to their huge size. We don't know a lot about cancer in blue whales, because blue whale oncology wards would be a wee bit awkward for everyone involved. So Caulin and Maley extrapolated up from humans. About thirty percent of all people will get cancer by the end of their life. Scientists have been able to build good models for the odds of developing certain forms of the disease. For example, Peter Calabrese and Darryl Shibata of USC put one together last year for colorectal cancer. The colon is made up of a series of pockets called crypts. Inside of each crypt are a few stem cells that continually produce new cells that act as the lining for the colon.Calabrese and Shibata reasoned that the odds of getting colorectal cancer at a certain age depend on the odds of mutation at each cell division, the number of stem cell divisions a person has experienced, how many mutations are required to develop full blown cancer, the number of stem cells in each crypt, and the numuber of crypts in the colon. Calabrese and Shibata found that their equation churns out results that are close to actual medical records. (Five percent of people get colon cancer by the time they're ninety.) Their equation doesn't just match the overall rise in colorectal cancer through life for the population as a whole. It also accurately predicts that tall women are more prone to colorectal cancer than short women--because they've got longer colons. In a review in the journal Trends in Ecology and Evolution, Caulin and Maley took Calabrese and Shibata's model and ramped it up to blue-whale scale. They found that the huge size of the animals means that by the age of fifty, about half of all blue whales should have colorectal cancer. By age 80, all of them should have it. It's likely that blue whales should have far higher rates of other kinds of cancer, too. Blue whales do get cancer, but it's hard to believe that they get it at the rates that come out of Caulin and Maley's calculations. Blue whales are known to live well over a century. Bowhead whales have reached at least 211 years. If blue whales really did get cancer as fast as the models would suggest, they ought to be extinct. The failure of the model means that blue whales must have some secrets for fighting cancer. "The mere existence of whales suggests that is possible to suppress cancer many-fold better than is done in humans," Caulin and Maley write. The mere existence of whales is the most glaring example of what biologists call Peto's Paradox. There seems to be no correlation between body size and cancer rates among animal species. We run a thirty percent risk of getting cancer over our life time. So do mice, despite the fact that they're 1000 times smaller than we are. All animals studied so far have cancer rates in that ballpark. (And yes, sharks do get cancer.) Caulin and Maley argue that when animals evolve to larger sizes, they must evolve a better way to fight against cancer. It's possible that a blue whale simply has a souped-up version of our own defenses. We have proteins that monitor our cells for over-eager growth, for example; they can kill or zombify cells that on the road to cancer. When the genes for these gatekeeper proteins mutate, a cell becomes more likely to become cancerous. The opposite also seems to be true: Scientists have engineered mice to have extra copies of these gatekeeper genes, and they've found that the animals become more resistant to tumors. Caulin and Maley suggest that nature has carried out this experiment as well. We have one copy of a gatekeeper gene called TP53, for example. Elephants--which are at a greater risk for cancer--have a dozen copies of the same gene. Other defenses might include a more powerful immune system that can destroy new tumors. Big animals may have also lost some genes that make them particularly prone to developing cancer. And anatomy itself can offer a defense, Caulin and Maley point out. As the cells in each colon crypt divide, for example, the older ones get pushed up to the top and get sloughed off. As a result, there are few steps from stem cell to the final cell in a lineage. With fewer steps, we run a lower risk of developing cancer. Bigger animals may have evolved even more effective architectures. It's also conceivable that big animals enjoy defenses to cancer merely by being big. Big animals have a lower metabolic rate for their weight than smaller animals. With a lower metabolic rate, big animals produce fewer harmful byproducts that can cause mutations. One pretty wild benefit of being big has been proposed by John Nagy and his colleagues: big animals can kill cancer with cancer. Nagy's idea is that tumors can develop "hypertumors"--cancer cells that parasitize their fellow cancer cells. Hypertumors would slow down their host tumors, making them less harmful to an animal. And since big animals can handle bigger tumors, their bodies would allow cancer enough time to develop hypertumors. It's an interesting idea, but Caulin and Maley note that it has yet to be tested. Then again, few of the other ideas they offer have been tested yet. But Caulin and Maley lay out a roadmap for doing so. Scientists could look at closely related species that span a big range of sizes, searching for telling differences in their cancer defences. Whales and dolphins would be a good pick, since blue whales are 2,000 times bigger than the petite Commerson's dolpin. But such an undertaking would have to overcome a lot of inertia in the world of cancer research. Cancer biologists don't look to big animals as models to study--which is one reason there's not a single fully-sequenced genome of a whale or a dolphin for scientists to look at. For most cancer researchers, mice are the animals of choice. But if we want to find inspiration for cancer-fighting medicines, mice are the last animal we'd want to consider. It's like learning how to play baseball from a bench-cooler at a Little League game, when Willie Mays is waiting to dispense his wisdom. [Image: Photo by Ryan Somma]
[Update: various typos fixed, and a link to the paper
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Is War a Product of Evolution, Or Just a Flaw of Man?
Reality BaseBy Melissa LafskyNovember 14, 2008 12:58 AM
Humans have been historically eager to kill each other. Throughout history, we've thought up all sorts of nutty reasons to slaughter our fellow man that had nothing to do with immediate survival of the fittest. We tend to chalk all these wars up to cultural differences fed by a species-wide need to be ideologically right (and impose that right-ness on others), along with a knack for weapons discovery culminating in a technology boom that's constantly supplying bigger and better ways to off each other. Add governments to the mix, and you've got a big steaming pile of questionably necessary interspecies violence. So it's a little—but not a lot—surprising that the growing scientific consensus is that war not only dates back to the origins of humankind, but has also played "an integral role" in or species' evolution. According to this theory, which emerged during a recent conference at the University of Oregon, the war "instinct" was present in our common ancestor with chimps, and has been a "significant selection pressure on the human species," as evolutionary psychologist Mark Van Vugt put it. His and his colleagues' reasoning goes something like this: Evidence exists to show that war and humans have been friends since the beginning (fossils of early humans show wounds consistent with combat injuries). As such, we would have evolved "psychological adaptations to a warlike lifestyle." To this end, researchers have presented "the strongest evidence yet that males—whose larger and more muscular bodies make them better suited for fighting—have evolved a tendency towards aggression outside the group but cooperation within it." In other words, men have evolved to be team players within their own clans, and be warriors with everyone else—much like the behavior observed in chimpanzees, who regularly engage in short bursts of intergroup violence to weaken neighboring groups of males. So should we resign ourselves to a future of ever-escalating violence due to our Darwinist predisposition for war? Not necessarily, says John Tooby, an evolutionary psychologist at the University of California at Santa Barbara, who insists on looking at the bright side:
"The interesting thing about war is we're focused on the harm it does... But it requires a super-high level of cooperation [within military organizations]."
Fair enough. Now if we could just figure out how to apply that trait to government. Related: RB: Over a Year After YouTube Ban, Military Launches “TroopTube” RB: How Green Is My Army?
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The Multitude - Passing Into Time
The Multitude
Passing Into Time
3.8 out of 5
By Jay Freeman
The Multitude is a five-piece prog rock/metal band, based in London, UK. The band planted its roots in Bangalore, India, where they were known as “Infinite Realms” as a college outfit in 1998. The band states that their name is a “pluralistic concept of many ordinary people acting in networked concert, harnessing music and the arts to script alternative world views and to freely challenge oppressive, orthodox, unjust and dominating systems.” Drawing from this, they aim to “fuse an unforgettable musical experience with thought-provoking stimuli and a view to creating a synergy with diverse audiences.”
The band believes in making meaningful music, breaking conventions and lyrical barriers. Their debut album Passing Into Time was recorded, mixed and mastered by Richard Campbell at Orpheus Studio in London. Their songs come from a great deal of introspection and personal experience. The band members say that they’ve always sought to address inequalities in societies, social norms and present-day political issues affecting the lives of common people. Let’s dive in.
First up is “Kyrie Eleison” (no not the Mr. Mister cover) but a reference to the biblical Greek prayer which translates to ‘Lord, have mercy’ only without the religious connotations. The band points out here that in the grand scheme of our existence, we’re all pretty insignificant. Musically it’s a fantastic beginning, very classic, very prog metal, very – guitar. The song bleeds into the album’s title track “Passing Into Time” with jagged edged guitar riffs – chug, chuggin’ along. After this track, I’d have to say that if Metallica took an even more socially conscious approach and with perhaps less heavy guitar action and less rage singing, you might think you’re listening to The Multitude. The song is a personal reflection on the futility of a meaningless existence.
Next is “Song of the Whimsical Dreamer” a bit lighter in tone and guitar action, but with the exception of a very well done and fluid solo. Another reflective song about pointless materialism and non-existential gains.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” makes no reference to Shakespeare’s writing or play as far as I can tell, but this has quite a dynamic mix of lighter styles in the beginning and then crazy double bass action. I mean, it’s pretty insane and the band as a whole is so well in synch. I like the vocal layering on this one a lot. This one happens to be one of the band’s first songs which was written back in their early days in India. Oh, did I mention the guitar solo? Well, it’s completely nuts! – Satriani and Malmsteen, it may be time for you guys to retire. Moving on to “Embrace the Lost Horizon” comes more effortless and melodious guitar riffing and a “rat-a-tat-tat” bass drum rhythm. Thematically, the song is about embracing the horizon of lost and fallen dreams – “I’ll face the lost horizons / I’ll tame the endless sea / Embrace the storm that’s brewing / No need to rescue me.”
“Be the Change” mixes in clean sounding acoustic guitars and moves at a slower pace. With an introspective take, the song encourages the listener to turn away from the negative impacts that religion can sometime have between nations and races and which often stifles free speech, thought and action.
Next is “On High Seas” which features Navlin Gandharv on the belabaharr. This particular instrument as the band points out has a “melancholy” quality which adds to the “rock odyssey” theme of the song, paying homage to the “millions of refugees who undertake perilous, often doomed voyages, across the blue desert of the Mediterranean.” Another great tune which in my opinion was the band’s most beautiful and heartfelt number. “A Clarion Call to Revolution” was the first track the band recorded for the album and it reflects on the state of politics globally, the injustices and the evil system that exploits lives in modern day society.
The last tune is “Friends of Mine” which ends things with mellower acoustic tones, a slower beat and a somewhat stripped-down sound, except when the band ramps up their heavy metal style. Sort of an Alice in Chains meets, I don’t know, Gwar? The band sings about the hurt and pain that comes when separations between friends happen as we grow older and distant. Depressing stuff – but yeah, dead on right.
All things considered, this is one hell of a polished and talented band – tight, on the ball and quite entertaining. If you’re into progressive metal and hard rock with songwriting that addresses very relatable political and social themes, then give The Multitude a try.
Passing Into Time by The Multitude
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The Endless Budget Fight Once Again
FY 2019 US Ag Export Values Off To Slowest Start Since FY 2010.
U.S. ag exports totaled $11.277 billion in December against imports of $10.680 billion for a trade surplus of just $597 million.
That puts exports for the opening quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 at $35.648 billion, well below the opening quarter of FY 2018 when exports totaled $39.319 billion and is the smallest opening quarter of an FY since FY 2010 when exports totaled $30.163 billion.
Imports, meanwhile, totaled $31.899 billion for the first three months of FY 2019 compared with $30.692 billion in the same period during FY 2018. That puts the cumulative ag trade surplus at $3.749 billion, down from $8.637 billion the first quarter of FY 2018.
The troubling aspect of the data is that going back to FY 2013, the strongest months for U.S. ag export values are in the first three months of the FY.
Imports, meanwhile, typically do not register their highest values until the March-May period. Imports have opened FY 2019 like they did in FY 2018 – at $10 billion or more each month and they have been at or above that mark 14 of the last 15 months.
This means that more downbeat trade data is likely to come for U.S. agriculture in the months ahead.
Pingree offers bill to address ERS/NIFA move, ERS alignment
Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, has introduced a bill to stop USDA from moving the Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) outside the national Capital region, attempting to halt USDA's plan to relocate the agencies outside the region.
The bill also directs USDA to keep ERS under the current research, education and economics mission area and not shift it under the Office of the Chief Economist. This is the latest effort in Congress to prevent USDA's plan from taking effect.
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 appropriations package also related congressional intent that they were not in favor of the proposed action by USDA.
Washington Insider: The Endless Budget Fight Once Again
The Hill and others are reporting this week that funding caps and the border wall proposal are providing the background for another tough defense budget fight — and lawmakers are once again “buckling up” for what they expect will be rocky negotiations for the fiscal 2020 defense budget.
In an attempt to skirt budget caps, President Trump is expected to propose more than doubling the amount of money in a war fund that is not subject to funding limits.
But that maneuver is viewed as a non-starter for Democrats and even some Republicans who say it will complicate talks from day one.
“I’m very worried,” House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith, D-Wash., said about this year’s budget negotiations. “How do they find their way back to a reasonable point in the discussion?”
Also looming over the defense budget is President Trump’s decision to declare a national emergency and dip into Pentagon coffers to build his proposed border wall. The Department of Defense has said it will request funding to replace the money being used for the wall but Democrats have made clear they consider that a roundabout way to get Congress to approve wall funding.
The president is slated to release his fiscal 2020 budget request this week. Presidential budgets are often dismissed on Capitol Hill since lawmakers are responsible for deciding how much money to spend and on what.
But the president’s budget requests establish an important marker for his policy priorities heading into budget negotiations. He is expected to request $750 billion in defense spending.
Of that amount, $174 billion is expected to be categorized under a war fund known as the Overseas Contingency Operations account, which was designed for temporary expenses associated with U.S. wars such as the ones in Iraq and Afghanistan.
A $174 billion request would be a $105 billion increase over the current fiscal year’s funding for that account. It’s also the exact amount of money the administration needs in excess of the budget caps to reach its desired $750 billion total.
The Budget Control Act caps fiscal 2020 defense spending at $576 billion, but the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) account is not subject to those spending limits.
Over the years, OCO has increasingly been used to fund programs previously included in the main defense budget, leading to criticism that it essentially operates as a slush fund. Trump’s proposal for $174 billion in OCO spending, however, would far exceed what’s been done before.
The Trump administration has acknowledged it plans to use OCO to avoid reaching a budget deal that would similarly increase nondefense spending.
Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, argued that the OCO request won’t affect congressional negotiations since few, if any, are taking the proposal seriously.
But discussions could be bogged down by trying to sort through what portions of the OCO request are war funding and what should go in the main Pentagon budget, said Todd Harrison, a defense budget expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
And, a bipartisan, bicameral budget deal will have to be reached, one that raises caps on both defense and nondefense, Harrison said.
He said he foresees a deal coming in December or January, months after the fiscal year starts on Oct. 1, meaning there will again need to be stopgap measures to keep the government open.
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman James Inhofe R-Okla., has signaled a willingness to expand the OCO budget if it means being able to get to $750 billion overall.
“I think you’re going to have an exaggerated figure there in order to get up to what we have to have to defend America,” Inhofe told reporters last month. His Democratic counterpart, though, is worried about the course of this year’s negotiations.
Meanwhile, Congress is grappling with Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to secure border wall funding. As part of the declaration, the President plans to tap $3.6 billion from military construction funding. He took separate executive action to use $2.5 billion from the Pentagon’s counter-drug funds.
The Pentagon has not said which projects that money will come from but officials have sought to assure lawmakers that they will request funding for fiscal 2020 to “replenish” the military construction account.
That assurance, though, has only angered Democrats.
“I'm not sure what kind of chumps you think my colleagues and I are,” Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., chairwoman of the House Appropriations subcommittee in charge of military construction, told Pentagon officials at a recent hearing on the issue.
“You are taking money from vital projects that the military previously said were essential and spending that money on a wall and then asking for the money to be backfilled later in the next fiscal year when we already had that debate and the proposal was rejected,” she added.
Each of these fights is bitter and controversial, and tend to affect many other issues. These are concerns producers should watch closely as they intensify, Washington Insider believes.
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Montepaschi 77
Montepaschi topped Lukoil Academic Sofia 77-63 to take sole possession of first place in Group C on Tuesday night in Siena, Italy. Lonny Baxter had 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead Montepaschi, which improved to 3-1. Lukoil dropped to 2-2, joining Alba Berlin, Khimki and Telindus Oostende in a four-way tie for second. Romain Sato scored 11 during a 13-0 third-quarter run as Montepaschi took control of the game and Lukoil never got closer than 7 the rest of the way. Sato finished with 14, Rimantas Kaukenas had 13 and 4 steals and Joseph Forte tallied 11 and 5 assists. Lamont Jones led Lukoil with 17, Todor Stoykov and Riste Stefanov added 13 each, Taliek Brown 11 and Gjorgji Cekovski grabbed 13 rebounds.
Montepaschi started strong behind a Shaun Stonerook triple and Baxter, who ruled the paint, as the hosts took a 7-3 lead. Lukoil stormed back with a pair of scores from Stoykov and a Stefanov triple that made it 11-10. Lukoil's backcourt was very active and the Stoykov/Stefanov duo carried the visitors to 15-18. The Bulgarian champs increased the advantage to 6 when Brown scored a three-point play, but Forte had the last word in the first quarter, sinking a triple to make it 18-21. Terrell McIntyre came into the game with a precious steal, which opened the way for a impressive dunk by Stonerook. Then Benjamin Eze swatted a shot and added a basket-plus-foul on the other end to put the hosts back on top. Kaukenas fueled an 11-0 run with a three-point shot, but Jones helped Lukoil remain in the picture His tough play included attacking the paint before a layup from Georgi Davidov closed the second quarter at 35-31.
After some missed shots, Sato got going with a jumper, then Eze stole a ball at mid-court and threw down a terrible double-handed dunk to take a 39-32 lead. Sato was really on fire and he added 9 points in a row, giving to the hosts a 50-35 advantage. Lukoil tried not to give up and Cekovski fired from downtown, but the visitors suffered near the rim from the play of unstoppable Baxter, who kept the advantage in double figures. Montepaschi’s big men took important offensive rebounds, which allowed the 57-43 corner triple by Kaukenas at the end of the third quarter. Sofia came back with a zone defense and Brown drilled the layup. Otherwise Montepaschi found the way to be efficient with the 3-2 too and in a while rolled over on the 66-48 raining from downtown with Kaukenas and Forte. It’s the topical break which allowed Siena a new home win.
Stefano Sensi, Siena
Referees: BIRICIK, MURAT; LEPETIC, NIKOLA; HERLT, OLIVER
Montepaschi 18 17 22 20
Lukoil Academic 21 10 12 20
Montepaschi
4 FORTE, JOSEPH 26:00 11 2/9 2/3 1/2 1 1 2 5 1 1 1 1 9
5 MCINTYRE, TERRELL 23:00 0/1 0/6 3 3 6 1 1 2
6 BAXTER, LONNY 23:00 18 8/13 2/6 6 6 12 1 2 4 3 19
7 BOISA, VLADIMER 16:00 7 2/5 0/1 3/4 2 1 3 1 1 2 9
8 EZE, BENJAMIN 16:00 5 2/2 1/1 1 5 6 3 2 3 1 14
9 CARRARETTO, MARCO 7:00 0/2 0/1 1 1 -5
10 SATO, ROMAIN 26:00 14 5/7 0/2 4/5 1 2 3 1 1 1 2 4 15
11 DATOME, LUIGI 7:00 3 1/2 1 4 -1
12 D'ERCOLE, LORENZO DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
13 KAUKENAS, RIMANTAS 31:00 13 1/5 3/4 2/4 1 3 4 3 4 2 3 6 18
18 LECHTHALER, LUCA 1:00 2 -2
20 STONEROOK, SHAUN 24:00 6 1/2 1/2 1/2 2 7 9 3 1 2 1 13
Totals 200:00 77 21/46 7/21 14/24 14 28 42 15 16 7 4 2 22 18 92
Lukoil Academic
4 JONES, LAMONT 35:30 17 4/8 2/5 3/3 2 2 2 1 3 1 1 3 4 13
6 BARNES, LAMONT 14:00 0/3 0/2 1 3 4 2 1 1 4 1 -2
7 STEFANOV, RISTE 29:00 13 3/4 2/4 1/3 1 5 6 2 2 4 3 13
9 CEKOVSKI, GJORGJI 37:00 5 1/4 1/6 0/2 3 10 13 2 2 2 2 2 6
10 DAVIDOV, GEORGI 3:15 2 1/2 1 1 2 1 2
13 VELIKOV, ASEN 0:30
14 MLADENOV, BOYKO DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
15 STOYKOV, TODOR 32:00 13 3/5 1/4 4/4 1 1 2 2 3 3 8
20 SKELIN, MATE 25:45 2 0/4 2/4 4 4 8 1 3 2 4 4
23 BROWN, TALIEK 23:00 11 4/6 0/1 3/9 1 3 4 2 2 5 15
Head coach: DOKUZOVSKI, MARIN
This game has no play by play yet
"I’m really satisfied for this home victory and for the behaviour all the team showed on the court. We made some mistakes, we missed some free throws, but the most important thing for us has been the capability to come back on the court after the road game in Cantu and play a different kind of match. We played a good and team defense, forcing them to fire a 1 of 7 from downtown in the first half. Then we made the break increasing the pace. I would like to say we really played as a team choosing good open shots."
DOKUZOVSKI, MARIN
"Everybody knew it was really a tough game for us. Siena is a great team with many talented players. We’ve been nervous since the beginning. In my opinion the key was on the defense where Montepaschi played hard blocking our offensive plays. We missed many free throws and if we had made some of them, we could have also a diferent result tonight. I don’t want to look for some apologies. We need to adapt to the ULEB Cup. I would like to make all my compliments to Siena which deserved this home victory."
DATOME, LUIGI
"The key has been our defense. We obliged them to low shooting percentage, allowing only a few open shots."
FORTE, JOSEPH
"We found the good rhythm in the second half. We played as a team and when we play like that it’s very tough to beat us."
JONES, LAMONT
"Every time you go on the road it’s difficult to play and if you want to come out with a win you need to play ten times better than at home. We weren’t prepared tonight to play such a tough game."
REGULAR SEASON EIGHTHFINALS QUARTERFINALS SEMIFINALS FINALS
Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius 72
Gran Canaria 70
November 21 17:45 CET LIVE FINAL
Brose Baskets 64
Hemofarm 71
Nancy 86
AEK Athens 69
FMP Belgrade 79
Ventspils 77
Snaidero Udine 74
Besiktas Istanbul 74
Anwil Wloclawek 61
Hapoel Migdal 87
Oostende 88
Unics Kazan 100
EiffelTowers 71
PAOK 78
Dexia Mons 70
Crvena Zvezda 81
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About Evox
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Evox Therapeutics appoints Dr Sonya Montgomery as Chief Medical Officer
Highly experienced physician with an excellent track record in clinical development at early stage biotech and big pharma
Evox Therapeutics Ltd (‘Evox’ or the ‘Company’), a leading exosome therapeutics company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sonya Montgomery in the newly formed position of Chief Medical Officer. Sonya will provide translational, clinical and regulatory oversight as the Company continues to grow its pipeline of pioneering exosome-based therapeutics.
Sonya is highly experienced in clinical development with almost 25 years in the life sciences sector and a deep understanding of rare diseases. She joins Evox from Gyroscope Therapeutics where she held the position of Vice President, Head of Clinical Development. During her tenure, she played a key role in the company’s £50 million Series B financing round and oversaw the company’s transition from biotech start-up to clinical stage company. Prior to this, she was VP Clinical Development at ProQR where she led the company’s cystic fibrosis business and was also responsible for the company’s translational and clinical development efforts across a variety of rare diseases. In 2012, she worked at Relypsa as Executive Director Clinical Development and led a pivotal programme in the EU and US for patiromer (Veltassa) treating hyperkalaemia in chronic kidney disease and heart failure. Prior to this, she was a clinical lead at Pfizer, directing programmes in nephrology, diabetes, metabolism, and cardiovascular disease. Sonya has held other clinical development roles at Transition Therapeutics and Vasogen. She joined industry in 1997, and early in her career combined biopharmaceutical research with a clinical practice.
Dr Antonin de Fougerolles, Chief Executive Officer of Evox, commented:
“We are very excited to have an executive of Sonya’s experience join our team as we advance our pioneering exosome-based therapeutics towards the clinic. A Chief Medical Officer with such extensive knowledge of translational science alongside clinical and regulatory experience in rare diseases will be invaluable as we look to deliver on the clinical potential in our pipeline. Sonya is an excellent addition to our leadership team and will play a central role in shaping Evox's clinical development strategy.”
Commenting on her appointment, Dr Sonya Montgomery said:
“I am delighted to be appointed Chief Medical Officer of Evox Therapeutics. Evox is a world leader in exosome-based therapeutic development, with an exciting pipeline that is ripe for further development. Innovative technologies are essential to transforming the treatment of rare diseases, and I look forward to working closely with the management team to ensure that this pipeline reaches its potential.”
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About Evox Therapeutics
Evox Therapeutics is a privately held, Oxford-based biotechnology company focused on harnessing and engineering the natural delivery capabilities of extracellular vesicles, known as exosomes, to develop an entirely new class of biotherapeutics. Backed by Oxford Sciences Innovation and supported by a comprehensive intellectual property portfolio, Evox’s mission is to positively impact human health by creating novel exosome-based biotherapeutics for the treatment of various severe diseases with limited options for patients and their families. Evox has created substantial proprietary technology to modify exosomes using various molecular engineering, drug loading, and targeting strategies to facilitate targeted drug delivery to organs of interest, including the brain and the central nervous system. Exosome-based drugs have the potential to address some of the limitations of protein, antibody and nucleic acid-based therapies by enabling delivery to cells and tissues that are currently out of reach using other drug delivery technologies, and Evox is leading the development within this emerging therapeutic space.
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TV ShowsSupernatural
By: Philote
Dean and Sam get into a fight at school, and John finds himself in the principal's office. Lucky for the boys, his standards for behavior are a bit different from hers.
Rated: Fiction K+ - English - Family - John W., Dean W., Sam W. - Words: 2,222 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 202 - Follows: 26 - Published: 4/5/2008 - Status: Complete - id: 4179351
Title: Balance of Power
Author: Philote
Fandom: Supernatural
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: The characters and situations of Supernatural do not belong to me. I make no money from this story. Please don't sue.
Warnings: None
Summary: Dean and Sam get into a fight at school, and John finds himself in the principal's office. Lucky for the boys, his standards for behavior are a bit different from hers.
Author's Note: Written for the 'Hot Seat' prompt on Taming the Muse and for the 'fight' prompt on my spn25 table.
"Please have a seat, Mr. Wright."
John Winchester turned to offer a brief smile to the woman who had just ushered him into her office. Through the closing door, he caught a glimpse of his boys seated on the bench in the outer office. They had been slouched when he first walked in, silent and both studying their shoes, but they'd come to attention at his presence.
He hadn't had much opportunity to talk to them, but appearances spoke volumes. Dean's lip was fat, blood on his chin, the skin around his left eye reddened. Sammy had no visible injuries, at least not on his face, but his shirt was dirty and torn at the collar. They both stared after him now, Dean perfectly still and Sam fidgeting and grasping at his brother's elbow.
The door closed gently and John turned his attention to the woman. He offered his hand as she crossed behind the desk. "Ms. Blair, good to see you again; though I do wish the circumstances were different."
She accepted the handshake, though his attempt at charm didn't seem to earn him any ground. She gave him a tight smile and gestured towards the chair behind him.
He settled in, trying not to wince. The chair looked plush enough but was decidedly stiff and uncomfortable. It was also low enough to force his eye line under hers, despite his size, so he had to angle his gaze up. As an adult, he appreciated the psychology of it. But that didn't make it any more pleasant.
He'd been in the 'hot seat' of his own principal's office many times growing up. When he graduated high school, he'd assumed he'd never find himself in that position again. Clearly, he hadn't properly anticipated the joys of fatherhood.
He cleared his throat and refused to fidget. "So, I understand there was a fight."
"Yes." She was actually quite a lovely woman, if a little severe. Now her mouth was drawn in a tight line, her eyes tired and expression pinched as if she were fighting a migraine. She looked like she'd had one hell of a day. "Let me begin by saying that our nurse looked over your boys, if briefly. She did have her hands rather full with the gushing blood from Jimmy Corker's broken nose." She paused to let that sink in, drawing in a deep breath. "She believed their injuries were superficial, but you might want to consider a doctor visit to be safe."
"Thank you. I'll be sure to get them looked over." Meaning he would check them out when he got them home, of course. Doctors asked unwanted questions, and it would take more than a few bruises to incapacitate his boys. "Did you say something about a broken nose?"
She sighed and launched in. "As I understand it, it began with Jimmy and a couple of his friends bullying Sam out front after the bell. They're older than him; Dean's year, actually. They knocked him down, tried to rough him up a bit. Dean arrived on the scene pretty quickly and apparently took exception to Sam's treatment."
She went on and John kept nodding with his serious expression, but his attention was not rapt. He knew his kids. Dean had been in his share of fights, but he never would have initiated anything without provocation. Because Sam was involved, it naturally followed that he had somehow been Dean's motivation. John had no problem with that. He wasn't concerned about their behavior. His goal here was just to discourage any calls to any sort of authorities, and to soothe over whatever he could.
He tuned back in to hear her saying, "…at which point Sam broke his nose."
"You mean Dean," he corrected genially. The way they stuck together in new situations, they were often introduced as 'SamandDean.' It wasn't unusual for people to get the names mixed up, and they were still fairly new here. "Dean broke his nose."
But she was shaking her head. "No, Mr. Wright. I meant Sam."
He felt his eyebrows arch of their own accord. "Sammy? Are you sure?"
"Quite. I witnessed it from about 20 feet away."
"Oh." Far more interested now, he sat forward and questioned, "Surely he didn't fight all of them?"
"No, no. The other two had stepped back; Jimmy was focused on Dean. Sam surprised him. I do think it's lucky I arrived when I did; I expect things wouldn't have gone so well for him after that."
John nodded absently. He'd only started real training with Sam a few months ago. The boy was eager to learn—almost too eager, sometimes—but he hadn't had any real life experience with the lessons yet. Sam successfully standing up for himself, protecting Dean even, was big news.
"Please don't think I'm unsympathetic. I have siblings of my own; I understand that bond and the drive to protect. Especially in children who move around so often."
He smiled and dipped his head in mock gratitude, though he knew she didn't really understand. Even he couldn't fully grasp the bond that existed between his boys, and he was the one who'd done everything possible to foster it.
"That does not mean that I can excuse the behavior, of course."
"Of course not," he agreed solemnly.
"I'm suspending all the boys involved for a week. They will receive zeroes on all assignments and be responsible for whatever material they miss."
He blinked. "That sounds fair."
She arched an eyebrow as if he wasn't taking this with appropriate seriousness. "You will carefully consider punishment at home as well, I presume?"
"Certainly, ma'am. Believe me, I don't let my boys run wild." He paused, then asked, "Should I expect any kind of problems with the boy's parents?"
"I wouldn't think so. The father left a while back; Jimmy's been in six fights already this school year. His mother doesn't doubt that he was the instigator. She's a bit overwhelmed, but she's a good mother. If anything, I might expect her to apologize."
"Well, maybe I'll see if I can help out with the doctor bill anyway."
She finally gave him an honest, if tiny, smile. "I'm sure that would be appreciated, Mr. White."
They wrapped up the meeting and returned to the outer office. The boys scrambled to their feet. "Let's go, boys."
Unprompted, Dean turned back to his principal. "Sorry for the trouble, Ms. Blair."
Sam hastened to pipe in with his own, "Sorry, ma'am."
"Thank you Dean, Sam."
John gave her a nod as he ushered the kids out.
There was near-silence on the trip back to their little apartment. Sam kept darting furtive glances in John's direction, which was to be expected. He'd never been in trouble for fighting before. In fact, he'd hardly been in trouble at school at all. What was a little more confusing, however, were the near-identical glances he kept shooting Dean's way.
Dean, meanwhile, was essentially ignoring both of them. He responded to John's questions with short, clipped answers. He knew he wasn't in trouble for fighting, but he still seemed wary of John's reactions. And it was unusual for him to pay no attention to Sam, positive or negative.
John went silent himself, puzzling things out. Dean had always been Sam's protector, but Sam had just protected him. Power had shifted. Things were bound to be unsettled.
When they arrived, he sat them on the slightly ragged couch and retrieved the first aid kit. When he came back he started towards Dean, obviously the more injured of the two. But Dean shook his head. "Sammy first."
John hesitated, then acquiesced. He knelt before Sam instead. "Tell me what happened; what needs a bandage."
"They just grabbed my shirt; knocked me down." Sam offered his palms, and John could see the scrapes.
"That's the only place you're hurt?"
John glanced towards Dean, but went ahead and began to clean Sam's hands. As he worked Sam added, "They would have done more, I think. But Dean stopped them." He paused to hiss at the alcohol wipe against the broken skin, but then soldiered on. "There were three of them, you know. They were bigger than me. They all ganged up on Dean when he came up. He hit them a few times, but they knocked him down too and started to kick him."
John glanced up sharply at that, more certain now that he should have started with Dean. If the sideways glance was any indication, Dean knew it too. "It wasn't that bad," the boy threw in. "I know how to protect myself."
"They forgot all about me," Sam continued. "The other two backed off, and Jimmy knelt down and was hitting Dean, and I just…"
John was finished with his right hand, and he pantomimed thrusting the heel of his palm upwards.
"I had Dean's back." Sam was watching him anxiously, still uncertain whether he was in trouble or not. He belatedly tacked on, "Sir."
John finished up with the other palm and looked him in the eye. "I'm proud of you, Sammy. You did good."
"I did? I mean, thanks." Relief was evident in his tone.
"Go wash up while I take a look at your brother. Then we'll get pizza."
Sam's eyes lit up at the prospect. With one last sideways look at Dean, he scurried off towards the bathroom.
"Be careful of the bandages!" John called after him. Then he turned his attention to his eldest. Dean straightened as his father knelt in front of him. "You should have told me you were in pain," he chastised.
"It's not that bad," Dean repeated.
John ignored the face for the moment and went straight for his torso. Dean allowed him to pull up his shirt and sat passively while John examined his ribs, sides, and belly. There was some bruising, but none of it seemed too serious. He poked and prodded, provoking some winces and at least one little gasp, but was eventually satisfied that there were no broken bones or internal bleeding.
"Sorry, Dad."
John glanced up to Dean's face, then carefully lowered his shirt. "For what?" he asked casually. "You did good, too."
Dean scoffed. "Sammy had to save me."
John pulled out the alcohol wipes again to wipe the blood off Dean's chin. Then he examined the lip as he chose his words carefully. "I doubt he had to; I'm sure you would have gotten up and given 'em hell. But it's good that he did. He needs to build confidence."
Dean gazed at him doubtfully. "Yeah?"
"You want him to be able to take care of himself, don't you?"
"Of course." It wasn't entirely convincing. Sure, Dean wanted Sam to be safe. But ensuring that was his duty, one he took very seriously; one he'd had since Sam was a helpless baby. It was hard to let that go. John understood that.
He tried a different tact. "I need you to back me up, right?"
"Sometimes," Dean begrudged, still uncertain.
"You're always gonna be the big brother. But Sam's getting older now, and he's going to be a part of this too. You need to count on him. And I need to count on both of you."
"I know."
"Besides, you should be proud. I'm pretty sure he learned that move from you." He finished his little exam by prodding carefully at Dean's eye. "You're gonna have quite a shiner," he commented.
Sam bounded back in, shirt fresh and hands clean. Apparently a comb was not included in his concept of 'washing up.' John stood and ruffled the already mussed hair as he went by, provoking a glare and grin.
Sam made his way to the couch, and his brother. "All right, Dean?"
"Yeah." Dean gripped Sam's shoulder, using him as leverage to get up. After a brief hesitation he added, "Hey, Sammy?"
"Yeah?"
Dean tossed an arm around his shoulders, pulling him into a loose headlock and mussing his hair even further. "That was a good move. You know, for a kid."
"Dean!" Sam whined, trying to pull out of the hold and giggling.
John smiled and left the boys at each other's mercy, confident in the knowledge that some things would never change.
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A message for our students’ parents
Message from Vincent Croquette, Director of ESPCI Paris - PSL
While the Press is spreading a lot of disturbing news, it seems appropriate for me to keep you informed of the situation at the school. It should be kept in mind that, although ESPCI Paris - PSL is a Grande École, its structure is of medium size and completely different from that of the undergraduate levels of our Universities. While government directives require higher education institutions to halve their occupancy rate, this measure is already in place here. All our students can attend classes in the classroom or in a room adjacent to the classroom with only one seat occupied out of two. Classes are also broadcasted online for those who cannot attend in person.
Since the beginning of the health crisis and in order to best anticipate the needs of the ESPCI community, a Covid-19 monitoring cell has been created at the level of the general management grouping together the different services of the school and the president of the students’ association (BDE). This team closely follows the evolution of the crisis internally. It is in close relation with our students, our researchers and professors, the members of our staff, in order to accompany them in this particular context and to propose them, if necessary, a solution adapted to their situation.
The school’s technical and IT services have worked with motivation and efficiency to make sure that the technical, human and health resources implemented on our sites guarantee the continuity in teaching that is essential to the success of our engineering students’ training.
At the beginning of the school year, ESPCI chose, as I said, to give priority to adapted face-to-face teaching. This priority was also made with sacrifices: the integration weekend could not take place, the bar is temporarily closed, PhD defense parties are no longer allowed and the mask is of course mandatory.
The face-to-face teaching is essential to ESPCI because of its specificity of practical work and constant exchanges between students and professors.
We have restricted our reception capacities and introduced a gauge for all the reception areas (teaching areas, dining areas, library) to a maximum of 50% of their nominal capacity as of Tuesday, October 6.
Our teaching teams are therefore adapting: courses in "hybrid" mode (face-to-face and distance learning), practical sessions with 4 m2 per student or divided into 2 groups if the premises do not allow for this gauge and adjusted timetables.
More than ever, we call for the respect of sanitary instructions and for the vigilance of everyone, in order to limit the epidemic to the smallest possible scale on our sites. Since the beginning of the school year, we have identified 24 confirmed cases of Covid-19 within our sites, 8 of which are still active (11 PhD students, 5 students, 3 administrative staff, 2 trainees, 2 researchers, 1 post-doc). As you can see, the majority of these cases are not engineering students and no propagation has occurred within the school, all the cases contracted Covid-19 outside.
I would like to thank once again, the whole ESPCI community for the constancy of its engagement in this difficult context. It continues to face, in the respect of the social distancing and the procedures which become more and more complicated.
Vincent Croquette,
Director of ESPCi Paris - PSL
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Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd.
Send Flowers for Beatrice (Bea)
Beatrice (Bea) L Almquist
November 30, 1928 ~ January 9, 2021 (age 92)
Beatrice (Bea) L. Almquist (92) of Moline, Ill., died on January 9, 2021, at home, surrounded by her children. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Homewood Church, 3303 60th St., Moline. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Moline. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday January 12, 2021, at Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, 6601 38th Ave., Moline. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, social distancing guidelines will be followed, and masks will be required in the funeral home and at church. Bea was born on November 30, 1928, the fifth child of Henry & Sarah (Frye) Jennings in Sterling, Ill. She graduated from Moline High School in 1946. Bea was employed as a switch board operator in the Clock Tower at the Army Corps of Engineer s, the Rock Island Arsenal. On March 10, 1951, she married the love of her life, her high school sweetheart, Donald G. Almquist. Bea always spoke of “my darling Don.” Don would periodically sing aloud to her, “Let Me Call You Sweetheart.” They enjoyed the arts and watching sports, and they traveled the world. Most importantly, they thrived on being together and with their family. Bea and Don made it a priority to be present at their children’s, then their grandchildren’s activities. Bea was a homemaker. She had a wonderful gift to create beauty and to prepare a feast for any occasion. Entertaining was one of her passions, as was gardening. In later life, Bea owned Archer’s Young Villager in the Village of East Davenport, a specialty shop for children’s clothing and toys. Bea was an active Charter Member of Homewood Church, Moline, and in earlier days loved to sing in the choir and in trios. Her commitment to her faith was the foundation of her life. Bea was a long-time member of the Tri-City Garden Club. She is survived by her son, the Rev. Curtis Almquist of Cambridge, Mass., daughter Cynthia Kennedy (Michael) of Davenport, Ia., thirteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and a sister, Thelma Meneses of McAllen, Tex. Bea was predeceased by her beloved husband of 69 years, Donald, and sons Kevan and Kyle. Memorial gifts may be directed to the Society of St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge, Mass.
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2016 Arctic Sea Ice Wintertime Extent Hits Another Record Low
March 29, 2016 Climate Change
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Arctic sea ice appears to have reached a record low wintertime maximum extent for the second year in a row, according to scientists at the NASA-supported National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) and NASA.
Every year, the cap of frozen seawater floating on top of the Arctic Ocean and its neighboring seas melts during the spring and summer and grows back in the fall and winter months, reaching its maximum yearly extent between February and April. On March 24, Arctic sea ice extent peaked at 5.607 million square miles (14.52 million square kilometers), a new record low winter maximum extent in the satellite record that started in 1979. It is slightly smaller than the previous record low maximum extent of 5.612 million square miles (14.54 million square kilometers) that occurred last year. The 13 smallest maximum extents on the satellite record have happened in the last 13 years.
The new record low follows record high temperatures in December, January and February around the globe and in the Arctic. The atmospheric warmth probably contributed to this lowest maximum extent, with air temperatures up to 10 degrees Fahrenheit above average at the edges of the ice pack where sea ice is thin, said Walt Meier, a sea ice scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.
The wind patterns in the Arctic during January and February were also unfavorable to ice growth because they brought warm air from the south and prevented expansion of the ice cover. But ultimately, what will likely play a bigger role in the future trend of Arctic maximum extents is warming ocean waters, Meier said.
“It is likely that we’re going to keep seeing smaller wintertime maximums in the future because in addition to a warmer atmosphere, the ocean has also warmed up. That warmer ocean will not let the ice edge expand as far south as it used to,” Meier said. “Although the maximum reach of the sea ice can vary a lot each year depending on winter weather conditions, we’re seeing a significant downward trend, and that’s ultimately related to the warming atmosphere and oceans.” Since 1979, that trend has led to a loss of 620,000 square miles of winter sea ice cover, an area more than twice the size of Texas.
This year’s record low sea ice maximum extent will not necessarily result in a subsequent record low summertime minimum extent, Meier said. Summer weather conditions have a larger impact than the extent of the winter maximum in the outcome of each year’s melt season; warm temperatures and summer storms make the ice melt fast, while if a summer is cool, the melt slows down.
Arctic sea ice plays an important role in maintaining Earth’s temperature—its bright white surface reflects solar energy that the ocean would otherwise absorb. But this effect is more relevant in the summer, when the sun is high in the sky in the Arctic, than in the winter, when the sun doesn’t rise for months within the Arctic Circle. In the winter, the impact of missing sea ice is mostly felt in the atmosphere, said Jennifer Francis, a climate scientist at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
“In places where sea ice has been lost, those areas of open water will put more heat into the atmosphere because the air is much colder than unfrozen sea water,” Francis said. “As winter sea ice disappears, areas of unusually warm air temperatures in the Arctic will expand. These are also areas of increased evaporation, and the resulting water vapor will contribute to increased cloudiness, which in winter, further warms the surface.”
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This year’s ephemera conference features discussions on the history of Halloween, the truth about Victorian magic lanterns, ephemera in research at the Library Company of Philadelphia, printed ephemera at Winterthur and what ephemera reveals to medical scholars at UCLA. For more see the complete list of topics below.
Pamela Apkarian-Russell: “The History of Halloween” [EN v18n4 (2000)]
Pamela Apkarian-Russell, nicknamed the “Halloween Queen,” is a dealer in ephemera who has made the holiday her specialty. Her books include: Tastes & Smells of Halloween, Collectible Halloween, Postmarked Yesterday, The Art of the Holiday Postcard, and Salem Witchcraft and Collectibles. Her articles have been published in magazines and newspapers here and in the United Kingdom, and she has appeared on the Martha Stewart television show. In 2005, she and her husband Chris Russell, opened a museum, Castle Halloween, in the old Boggs Run Road Elementary School, Benwood, West Virginia. Along with ephemera from the Golden Age of Halloween (1920 and earlier), it features paintings used by Dennison for their crepe paper, a silk screen of Andy Warhol’s Dracula, contemporary folk art, and Harry Potter memorabilia.
Wendy Woloson: “Research Topics in Ephemera at the Library Company of Philadelphia” [EJ v13 (2010), 28-40]
Wendy Woloson has been with the Library Company of Philadelphia since 1993 and is now the Curator of Printed Books, a position which she has held since 2004. She received her Ph.D. in American civilization from the University of Pennsylvania and published her dissertation as Refined Tastes: Sugar, Consumers, and Confectionery in Nineteenth-Century America (The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2002). Currently she is working on a book-length history of pawnbroking in America. A trained printmaker, she also teaches classes at a local Philadelphia art center.
John G. Sayers: “Ocean Liners – Style and Social Icons”
Canadian John Sayers is a member and Board member of the Ephemera Society of America, is on the executive board of the Toronto Postcard Club, and is a member of The Ephemera Society (U.K.). Mr. Sayers, who resides in Toronto, is a long-time collector of ocean liner ephemera and memorabilia.
Jessica Helfand: “Ephemera Reconsidered – New Work from Winterhouse”
Jessica Helfand and William Drenttel are partners in Winterhouse, a design studio in Northwest Connecticut. Their work focuses on publishing and editorial development; new media; and cultural, educational, and literary institutions. They are also co-founding editors of Design Observer, the leading weblog for design, visual, and cultural journalism online. (www.designobserver.com)
Dick Moore: “The Truth about Victorian Hotel Rats and Cats & Other Magic Lantern Delights”
Dick Moore is Secretary/Treasurer of the Magic Lantern Society of the U.S. and Canada, and a member of the Magic Lantern Society of the U.K. Building on strong interest in Victorian entertainment, he has been collecting lanterns, slides, and related ephemera for 12 years, and presents shows for historical, holiday, and private or public entertainment events.
E. Richard McKinstry: “Ephemera Across the Atlantic – Printed Ephemera in the Winterthur Museum”
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Woodstock Festival 1969
The facts. What was commonly referred to as 'Woodstock' was actually called An Aquarian Exposition in White Lake, N.Y .: 3 Days of Peace and Music.
It is true that it took place on August 15, 16 and 17, 1969, and on August 18, because the music continued until that Monday morning, which actually turned the three-day festival into a four-day festival.
It is true that it all happened in White Lake, a hamlet of the small town of Bethel.
It is therefore not true that the festival took place in Woodstock, also because that place is located at 70 kilometers from Bethel.
The number of visitors in reality was considerably lower than 500,000. The authorities and organizers talked in more optimistic estimates about more than 400,000 attendees, although they often added that they actually did not know it at all.
That 400,000 was the total number of visitors over all festival days, and it is not inconceivable that a few tens of thousands were settled four times.
Nobody knew, because the processing of those figures was still done entirely manually.
At a certain moment nothing went according to plan: motorways were completely silted up, helicopters did not get to the festival site, fences were toppled, cash registers were ignored.
From the stage, Chip Monck, the illustrious master of ceremonies, also begged via radio and TV to stop the pilgrimage to Bethel.
John Morris, production coordinator for the 'Arts Fair' and since then full-time Woodstock legend, then, overwhelmed by the legions of hippies who presented themselves without tickets, spoke the following historical words: "It's a free concert from now on!"
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The ticket prices were not really expensive: $ 8 a day, $ 24 for the entire ride.
And the visitors also got something in their place. For example three days of peace, love and music from Jimi Hendrix, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, The Band, Jefferson Airplane, Santana, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Joan Baez, The Who, Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead, Joe Cocker, Johnny Winter and many, many others.
Much lesser-known names such as Sweetwater, Quill and Keef Hartley also appeared at the most unlikely hours of the day and night.
Hendrix started his later historically appearing set on Monday morning, for a strongly thinned and very sleepy audience.
The swinging soul of Sly & The Family Stone stood side by side with the subtle folk of The Incredible String Band. And succulent troubadours such as Tim Hardin and John B. Sebastian also bare their souls, slightly to heavily misted.
Sebastian, driving force and lead singer of one of the best American groups ever, The Lovin 'Spoonful, was in fact only present as a spectator, but he was chased by the promoter to sing five songs awaiting some acts that were still in the traffic jam on the only main road that leads from New York to Bethel.
He received a fee of a thousand dollars for this. No fat pot but fairly in line with what his colleagues earned.
From Woodstock accounting archives, we mainly remember a few comparative figures:
Jimi Hendrix: $ 18,000, Joan Baez: $ 10,000, Janis Joplin: $ 7,500, The Who: perhaps $ 11,250, Crosby Stills Nash & Young: $ 5,000.
Ten Years After: $ 3,250, Joe Cocker: $ 1,375 and Santana: $ 750. It should come as no surprise that Bob Dylan, although practically living next to the festival, was not interested in participating at all.
The festival took place at Max Yasgur's 600-acre dairy farm in the Catskills near the hamlet of White Lake.
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Google Defends Lollipop OS Despite FBI Concerns
Despite concerns from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL)unveiled and defended its latest mobile operating system, Android 5.0 Lollipop, that changes how security works. The OS features new automatic encryption technology for user privacy and data protection.
“The consumer seemed to want it. They've been asking us for this,” Google Vice President of Engineering Hiroshi Lockheimer told FOX Business in an interview.
“In fact, in terms of security and encryption specifically, we have had that for three years now in Androids and we have now turned it on by default in Lollipop,” Lockheimer, who helped lead Lollipop's design, explained. “We think it's the right thing to do.”
Google said the automatic activation will help keep user data even safer as the operating system expands to serve cars and watches, in addition to smartphones and tablets.
FBI Director James Comey, however, disagrees. On October 16, he warned about Google and Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) automatic mobile device encryption “threatens to lead all of us to a very dark place.”
“I’m deeply concerned about this, as both a law enforcement officer and a citizen,” Comey said at the Brookings Institution. “I understand some of this thinking in a post-Snowden world, but I believe it is mostly based on a failure to understand why we in law enforcement do what we do and how we do it.”
Comey took a swipe directly at Google and Apple, adding: “Encryption isn’t just a technical feature; it’s a marketing pitch. But it will have very serious consequences for law enforcement and national security agencies at all levels. Sophisticated criminals will come to count on these means of evading detection. It’s the equivalent of a closet that can’t be opened. A safe that can’t be cracked.”
In terms of how Google engineers and executives are grappling with Comey’s assessment, Lockheimer said, it's an "interesting" conundrum.
"We do believe this data belongs to the consumer and this is their device," he said.
Inside the Googleplex in Mountain View, California, cyber attacks and malware are at the top of engineers’ minds as they craft new products and update those that exist.
"There's been a lot of discussion on malware and we focus a lot on that,” Lockheimer told FOX Business. “In fact, the Google Play store, which is where you can download applications on your Android device, is extremely secure. We have put in a lot of thought behind programmatically screening that we weed out the bad actors. There's a lot we have been doing behind the scenes and we are happy consumers can enjoy their devices safely."
Android Lollipop features several other security features including a new device manager, which can help find a lost device or remotely wipe it clean, and a new lock screen that will keep unauthorized users from accessing data.
The new OS will be available on November 3.
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ISO standard unique string identifier for a digital object
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A digital object identifier (DOI) is a persistent identifier or handle used to identify objects uniquely, standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). An implementation of the Handle System, DOIs are in wide use mainly to identify academic, professional, and government information, such as journal articles, research reports, data sets, and official publications. However, they also have been used to identify other types of information resources, such as commercial videos.
A DOI aims to be "resolvable", usually to some form of access to the information object to which the DOI refers. This is achieved by binding the DOI to metadata about the object, such as a URL, indicating where the object can be found. Thus, by being actionable and interoperable, a DOI differs from identifiers such as ISBNs and ISRCs which aim only to identify their referents uniquely. The DOI system uses the indecs Content Model for representing metadata.
The DOI for a document remains fixed over the lifetime of the document, whereas its location and other metadata may change. Referring to an online document by its DOI is supposed to provide a more stable link than simply using its URL. But every time a URL changes, the publisher has to update the metadata for the DOI to link to the new URL. It is the publisher's responsibility to update the DOI database. If they fail to do so, the DOI resolves to a dead link leaving the DOI useless.
The developer and administrator of the DOI system is the International DOI Foundation (IDF), which introduced it in 2000. Organizations that meet the contractual obligations of the DOI system and are willing to pay to become a member of the system can assign DOIs. The DOI system is implemented through a federation of registration agencies coordinated by the IDF. By late April 2011 more than 50 million DOI names had been assigned by some 4,000 organizations, and by April 2013 this number had grown to 85 million DOI names assigned through 9,500 organizations.
Nomenclature and syntax []
A DOI is a type of Handle System handle, which takes the form of a character string divided into two parts, a prefix and a suffix, separated by a slash.
prefix/suffix
The prefix identifies the registrant of the identifier and the suffix is chosen by the registrant and identifies the specific object associated with that DOI. Most legal Unicode characters are allowed in these strings, which are interpreted in a case-insensitive manner. The prefix usually takes the form 10.NNNN, where NNNN is at least a four digit number greater than or equal to 1000, whose limit depends only on the total number of registrants. The prefix may be further subdivided with periods, like 10.NNNN.N.
For example, in the DOI name 10.1000/182, the prefix is 10.1000 and the suffix is 182. The "10." part of the prefix distinguishes the handle as part of the DOI namespace, as opposed to some other Handle System namespace, and the characters 1000 in the prefix identify the registrant; in this case the registrant is the International DOI Foundation itself. 182 is the suffix, or item ID, identifying a single object (in this case, the latest version of the DOI Handbook).
DOI names can identify creative works (such as texts, images, audio or video items, and software) in both electronic and physical forms, performances, and abstract works such as licenses, parties to a transaction, etc.
The names can refer to objects at varying levels of detail: thus DOI names can identify a journal, an individual issue of a journal, an individual article in the journal, or a single table in that article. The choice of level of detail is left to the assigner, but in the DOI system it must be declared as part of the metadata that is associated with a DOI name, using a data dictionary based on the indecs Content Model.
Display[]
The official DOI Handbook explicitly states that DOIs should display on screens and in print in the format doi:10.1000/182.
Contrary to the DOI Handbook, CrossRef, a major DOI registration agency, recommends displaying a URL (for example, https://doi.org/10.1000/182) instead of the officially specified format (for example, doi:10.1000/182) This URL is persistent (there is a contract that ensures persistence in the DOI.ORG domain), so it is a PURL – providing the location of an HTTP proxy server which will redirect web accesses to the correct online location of the linked item.
The CrossRef recommendation is primarily based on the assumption that the DOI is being displayed without being hyperlinked to its appropriate URL – the argument being that without the hyperlink it is not as easy to copy-and-paste the full URL to actually bring up the page for the DOI, thus the entire URL should be displayed, allowing people viewing the page containing the DOI to copy-and-paste the URL, by hand, into a new window/tab in their browser in order to go to the appropriate page for the document the DOI represents.
Since DOI is a namespace within the Handle system, it is semantically correct to represent it as the URI info:doi/10.1000/182.
Applications[]
Major applications of the DOI system currently include:
Scholarly materials (journal articles, books, ebooks, etc.) through CrossRef, a consortium of around 3,000 publishers; Airiti, a leading provider of electronic academic journals in Chinese and Taiwanese; and the Japan Link Center (JaLC) an organization providing link management and DOI assignment for electronic academic journals in Japanese.
Research datasets through Datacite, a consortium of leading research libraries, technical information providers, and scientific data centers;
European Union official publications through the EU publications office;
The Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure project at Tsinghua University and the Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China (ISTIC), two initiatives sponsored by the Chinese government.
Permanent global identifiers for both commercial and non-commercial audio/visual content titles, edits, and manifestations through the Entertainment ID Registry, commonly known as EIDR.
In the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's publication service OECD iLibrary, each table or graph in an OECD publication is shown with a DOI name that leads to an Excel file of data underlying the tables and graphs. Further development of such services is planned.
Other registries include Crossref and the multilingual European DOI Registration Agency. Since 2015, RFCs can be referenced as doi:10.17487/rfc….
Features and benefits[]
The IDF designed the DOI system to provide a form of persistent identification, in which each DOI name permanently and unambiguously identifies the object to which it is associated. It also associates metadata with objects, allowing it to provide users with relevant pieces of information about the objects and their relationships. Included as part of this metadata are network actions that allow DOI names to be resolved to web locations where the objects they describe can be found. To achieve its goals, the DOI system combines the Handle System and the indecs Content Model with a social infrastructure.
The Handle System ensures that the DOI name for an object is not based on any changeable attributes of the object such as its physical location or ownership, that the attributes of the object are encoded in its metadata rather than in its DOI name, and that no two objects are assigned the same DOI name. Because DOI names are short character strings, they are human-readable, may be copied and pasted as text, and fit into the URI specification. The DOI name-resolution mechanism acts behind the scenes, so that users communicate with it in the same way as with any other web service; it is built on open architectures, incorporates trust mechanisms, and is engineered to operate reliably and flexibly so that it can be adapted to changing demands and new applications of the DOI system. DOI name-resolution may be used with OpenURL to select the most appropriate among multiple locations for a given object, according to the location of the user making the request. However, despite this ability, the DOI system has drawn criticism from librarians for directing users to non-free copies of documents that would have been available for no additional fee from alternative locations.
The indecs Content Model as used within the DOI system associates metadata with objects. A small kernel of common metadata is shared by all DOI names and can be optionally extended with other relevant data, which may be public or restricted. Registrants may update the metadata for their DOI names at any time, such as when publication information changes or when an object moves to a different URL.
The International DOI Foundation (IDF) oversees the integration of these technologies and operation of the system through a technical and social infrastructure. The social infrastructure of a federation of independent registration agencies offering DOI services was modelled on existing successful federated deployments of identifiers such as GS1 and ISBN.
Comparison with other identifier schemes[]
A DOI name differs from commonly used Internet pointers to material, such as the Uniform Resource Locator (URL), in that it identifies an object itself as a first-class entity, rather than the specific place where the object is located at a certain time. It implements the Uniform Resource Identifier (Uniform Resource Name) concept and adds to it a data model and social infrastructure.
A DOI name also differs from standard identifier registries such as the ISBN, ISRC, etc. The purpose of an identifier registry is to manage a given collection of identifiers, whereas the primary purpose of the DOI system is to make a collection of identifiers actionable and interoperable, where that collection can include identifiers from many other controlled collections.
The DOI system offers persistent, semantically-interoperable resolution to related current data and is best suited to material that will be used in services outside the direct control of the issuing assigner (e.g., public citation or managing content of value). It uses a managed registry (providing social and technical infrastructure). It does not assume any specific business model for the provision of identifiers or services and enables other existing services to link to it in defined ways. Several approaches for making identifiers persistent have been proposed. The comparison of persistent identifier approaches is difficult because they are not all doing the same thing. Imprecisely referring to a set of schemes as "identifiers" doesn't mean that they can be compared easily. Other "identifier systems" may be enabling technologies with low barriers to entry, providing an easy to use labeling mechanism that allows anyone to set up a new instance (examples include Persistent Uniform Resource Locator (PURL), URLs, Globally Unique Identifiers (GUIDs), etc.), but may lack some of the functionality of a registry-controlled scheme and will usually lack accompanying metadata in a controlled scheme. The DOI system does not have this approach and should not be compared directly to such identifier schemes. Various applications using such enabling technologies with added features have been devised that meet some of the features offered by the DOI system for specific sectors (e.g., ARK).
A DOI name does not depend on the object's location and, in this way, is similar to a Uniform Resource Name (URN) or PURL but differs from an ordinary URL. URLs are often used as substitute identifiers for documents on the Internet although the same document at two different locations has two URLs. By contrast, persistent identifiers such as DOI names identify objects as first class entities: two instances of the same object would have the same DOI name.
Resolution[]
DOI name resolution is provided through the Handle System, developed by Corporation for National Research Initiatives, and is freely available to any user encountering a DOI name. Resolution redirects the user from a DOI name to one or more pieces of typed data: URLs representing instances of the object, services such as e-mail, or one or more items of metadata. To the Handle System, a DOI name is a handle, and so has a set of values assigned to it and may be thought of as a record that consists of a group of fields. Each handle value must have a data type specified in its <type> field, which defines the syntax and semantics of its data. While a DOI persistently and uniquely identifies the object to which it is assigned, DOI resolution may not be persistent, due to technical and administrative issues.
To resolve a DOI name, it may be input to a DOI resolver, such as doi.org.
Another approach, which avoids typing or cutting-and-pasting into a resolver is to include the DOI in a document as a URL which uses the resolver as an HTTP proxy, such as https://doi.org/ (preferred) or http://dx.doi.org/, both of which support HTTPS. For example, the DOI 10.1000/182 can be included in a reference or hyperlink as https://doi.org/10.1000/182. This approach allows users to click on the DOI as a normal hyperlink. Indeed, as previously mentioned, this is how CrossRef recommends that DOIs always be represented (preferring HTTPS over HTTP), so that if they are cut-and-pasted into other documents, emails, etc., they will be actionable.
Other DOI resolvers and HTTP Proxies include http://hdl.handle.net, and https://doi.pangaea.de/. At the beginning of the year 2016, a new class of alternative DOI resolvers was started by http://doai.io. This service is unusual in that it tries to find a non-paywalled version of a title and redirects the user to that instead of the publisher's version. Since then, other open-access favoring DOI resolvers have been created, notably https://oadoi.org/ in October 2016 (later Unpaywall). While traditional DOI resolvers solely rely on the Handle System, alternative DOI resolvers first consult open access resources such as BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine).
An alternative to HTTP proxies is to use one of a number of add-ons and plug-ins for browsers, thereby avoiding the conversion of the DOIs to URLs, which depend on domain names and may be subject to change, while still allowing the DOI to be treated as a normal hyperlink. For example. the CNRI Handle Extension for Firefox, enables the browser to access Handle System handles or DOIs like hdl:4263537/4000 or doi:10.1000/1 directly in the Firefox browser, using the native Handle System protocol. This plug-in can also replace references to web-to-handle proxy servers with native resolution. A disadvantage of this approach for publishers is that, at least at present, most users will be encountering the DOIs in a browser, mail reader, or other software which does not have one of these plug-ins installed.
IDF organizational structure[]
The International DOI Foundation (IDF), a non-profit organisation created in 1998, is the governance body of the DOI system. It safeguards all intellectual property rights relating to the DOI system, manages common operational features, and supports the development and promotion of the DOI system. The IDF ensures that any improvements made to the DOI system (including creation, maintenance, registration, resolution and policymaking of DOI names) are available to any DOI registrant. It also prevents third parties from imposing additional licensing requirements beyond those of the IDF on users of the DOI system.
The IDF is controlled by a Board elected by the members of the Foundation, with an appointed Managing Agent who is responsible for co-ordinating and planning its activities. Membership is open to all organizations with an interest in electronic publishing and related enabling technologies. The IDF holds annual open meetings on the topics of DOI and related issues.
Registration agencies, appointed by the IDF, provide services to DOI registrants: they allocate DOI prefixes, register DOI names, and provide the necessary infrastructure to allow registrants to declare and maintain metadata and state data. Registration agencies are also expected to actively promote the widespread adoption of the DOI system, to cooperate with the IDF in the development of the DOI system as a whole, and to provide services on behalf of their specific user community. A list of current RAs is maintained by the International DOI Foundation. The IDF is recognized as one of the federated registrars for the Handle System by the DONA Foundation (of which the IDF is a board member), and is responsible for assigning Handle System prefixes under the top-level 10 prefix.
Registration agencies generally charge a fee to assign a new DOI name; parts of these fees are used to support the IDF. The DOI system overall, through the IDF, operates on a not-for-profit cost recovery basis.
Standardization[]
The DOI system is an international standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization in its technical committee on identification and description, TC46/SC9. The Draft International Standard ISO/DIS 26324, Information and documentation – Digital Object Identifier System met the ISO requirements for approval. The relevant ISO Working Group later submitted an edited version to ISO for distribution as an FDIS (Final Draft International Standard) ballot, which was approved by 100% of those voting in a ballot closing on 15 November 2010. The final standard was published on 23 April 2012.
DOI is a registered URI under the info URI scheme specified by IETF RFC 4452. info:doi/ is the infoURI Namespace of Digital Object Identifiers.
The DOI syntax is a NISO standard, first standardised in 2000, ANSI/NISO Z39.84-2005 Syntax for the Digital Object Identifier.
The maintainers of the DOI system have deliberately not registered a DOI namespace for URNs, stating that:
URN architecture assumes a DNS-based (RDS) to find the service appropriate to the given URN scheme. However no such widely deployed RDS schemes currently exist.... DOI is not registered as a URN namespace, despite fulfilling all the functional requirements, since URN registration appears to offer no advantage to the DOI System. It requires an additional layer of administration for defining DOI as a URN namespace (the string urn:doi:10.1000/1 rather than the simpler doi:10.1000/1) and an additional step of unnecessary redirection to access the resolution service, already achieved through either http proxy or native resolution. If RDS mechanisms supporting URN specifications become widely available, DOI will be registered as a URN.
— International DOI Foundation, Factsheet: DOI System and Internet Identifier Specifications
Prefix and publisher[]
Usually a prefix of DOI code corresponds to a publisher.
DOI prefix
10.1001 American Medical Association
10.1002 Wiley-VCH (Germany)
10.1007 Springer (Germany)
10.1016 Elsevier
10.1017 Cambridge University Press
10.1021 American Chemical Society
10.1038 Nature Publishing Group
10.1039 Royal Society of Chemistry
10.1080 Informa
10.1093 Oxford University Press
10.1095 HighWire Press
10.1111 Wiley-Blackwell (United States)
10.1155 Hindawi Publishing Corporation
10.1159 Karger Publishers
10.1210 The Endocrine Society (United States)
10.1371 Public Library of Science (PLOS)
10.1530 Bioscientifica
10.2147 Dove Medical Press
10.25318 Statistics Canada
10.3389 Frontiers Media
10.3390 MDPI
10.4314 African Journals OnLine
10.7150 Ivyspring International Publisher
See also[]
Object identifier
Publisher Item Identifier (PII)
Universally unique identifier (UUID)
Notes[]
Other registries are identified by other strings at the start of the prefix. Handle names that begin with "100." are also in use, as for example in the following citation: Hammond, Joseph L., Jr.; Brown, James E.; Liu, Shyan-Shiang S. (May 1975). "Development of a Transmission Error Model and an Error Control Model l". Technical Report RADC-TR-75-138. Rome Air Development Center. Bibcode:1975STIN...7615344H. hdl:100.2/ADA013939. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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"doi info & guidelines". CrossRef.org. Publishers International Linking Association, Inc. 2013. Archived from the original on 21 October 2002. Retrieved 10 June 2016. All DOI prefixes begin with "10" to distinguish the DOI from other implementations of the Handle System followed by a four-digit number or string (the prefix can be longer if necessary).
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"DOI Handbook—2 Numbering". doi.org. International DOI Foundation. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016. The registrant code may be further divided into sub-elements for administrative convenience if desired. Each sub-element of the registrant code shall be preceded by a full stop.
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External links[]
Wikidata has the property:
DOI (P356) (see uses)
Short DOI – DOI Foundation service for converting long DOIs to shorter equivalents
Factsheet: DOI System and Internet Identifier Specifications
CrossRef DOI lookup
International numbering standards
ISO 2108: International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
ISO 3297: International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
ISO 3901: International Standard Recording Code (ISRC)
ISO 6166: International Securities Identification Number (ISIN)
ISO/IEC 7812: Issuer Identification Number (IIN)
ISO 9362: Business Entity Identifier (BIC)
ISO 10957: International Standard Music Number (ISMN)
ISO 13616: International Bank Account Number (IBAN)
ISO 15511: International Standard Identifier for Libraries... (ISIL)
ISO 15706: International Standard Audiovisual Number (ISAN)
ISO 15707: International Standard Musical Work Code (ISWC)
ISO 17316: International Standard Link Identifier (ISLI)
ISO 17442: Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)
ISO 21047: International Standard Text Code (ISTC)
ISO 26324: Digital Object Identifier System (DOI)
ISO 27729: International Standard Name Identifier (ISNI)
ISO 27730: International Standard Collection Identifier (ISCI)
CAE/IPI
Virtual International Authority File (VIAF)
ISO standards by standard number
List of ISO standards / ISO romanizations / IEC standards
-8-I
11940 (-2)
11941 (TR)
15926 WIP
16949 (TS)
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Bob Hope Airport noise program to be reduced in size
Residents living near Bob Hope Airport who have been waiting to take advantage of a federally funded residential soundproofing program shouldn’t wait any longer.
After more than a decade and a half of installing new windows and doors in homes surrounding the airport, the eligible area for the soundproofing program is going to shrink, airport officials said during a Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority meeting on Monday.
Due to quieter aircraft and fewer flights in general, the airport is projecting a much smaller noise-impact zone over the next five years — and that projection is used by the Federal Aviation Administration to determine which homeowners qualify for soundproofing projects.
“[The program] is going to remain to the extent that the eligibility area is there, but that area is going to be much smaller,” Mark Hardyment, director of environmental programs at the airport, said after the meeting. “(Residents) need to contact me immediately.”
There are 4,642 single-family homes and apartments in the existing noise-impact area, airport officials said. However, apartments are no longer eligible for the program.
The owners of 1,880 eligible dwellings have either not participated or expressed interest, despite mailings and personal visits, officials said.
Hardyment said that the airport has submitted to the FAA a draft of a so-called Part 150 study, which projects the airport’s noise impact until 2017 using sophisticated computer models.
Once FAA officials approve the study, the new noise-impact zone will take effect.
The reduction of the zone reflects the airport’s success in mitigating noise. In the airport’s initial Part 150 study in 1988, 1,138 acres were found to be impacted, and 26%, or 303 of them, were exposed to noise greater than the FAA threshold and therefore qualified for soundproofing.
In the 2012 study, 688 acres were found to be impacted. Of those, only 10.3 acres, or less than 2%, were still above the threshold.
Hardyment said the new study’s projections will likely be approved by the FAA in the next two to three months, but the soundproofing program will continue for some time after that.
“FAA has made it clear to me that they would anticipate there’s a transition,” Hardyment said. “It’s not going to be as soon as they send me back the exposure map. It’s not like a guillotine or a knife-drop.”
About $4.1 million remains for the program.
That’s enough funding to complete soundproofing improvements on the 33 homes currently signed up and to accommodate up to 60 additional homes, according to Hardyment.
Emissions in parts of city exceed limit
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Donate today for the victims that were effected in Las Vegas.
I attended undergraduate school in Santa Clara and San Jose. My first career was in law enforcement. Promoting quickly, I served as a uniformed officer, as a detective in the investigations division, as a supervisor and watch commander in field operations, and in the department's administration. During my time with the department, I supervised the officers in the traffic investigation division, and I have personally investigated hundreds of motor vehicle collisions, which gives me an invaluable background for now handling personal injury cases as a lawyer.
In my later years with the department, I worked directly for the office of the Chief of Police, handling sensitive personnel investigations, employee selection, grant writing and budgeting matters. During this time, I also served as the legal-liaison between the department, the county district attorney's office, and the city attorney's office.
I became active on both a local and statewide basis in advocacy and policy making for law enforcement and government employer-employee relations. I served as President of the Peace Officers’ Association and on a number of statewide committees, having been appointed by the Governor, by the Peace Officers Research Association of California, and by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. I participated in a number of local and statewide political campaigns for individual candidates, in support of or in opposition to bills introduced in the legislature, and in several cases involving the initiative process. It was during this time that I became increasingly interested in the practice of law.
Graduating from law school in the top five percent of my class, I began my second career. As a new lawyer, I worked as an associate for a mid-sized firm in San Jose handling cases involving probate and estate planning, family law, small business organization, criminal defense, public-employee labor, general civil litigation, and personal injury. Thereafter, my work was devoted primarily to the litigation of personal injury and insurance cases. I then began practice as a partner in a firm that concentrated its work on personal injury litigation. I served the Superior Court for many years as a court appointed arbitrator, hearing and deciding cases brought and defended by other lawyers. I also volunteered my time as counsel to the Santa Clara Valley Blues Society.
I have litigated hundreds of personal injury cases throughout California, and have associated on injury cases in many other states. Joining Habbas & Associates in 2010, I continue to represent people injured by the negligence and wrongdoing of others. In addition to being a member of the California State Bar, I am an active member of the Capitol City (Sacramento) Trial Lawyers Association. I continue to serve as a mentor to newer lawyers practicing in the personal injury field. In 2019, I was recognized by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as one of the “Top Ten Personal Injury Lawyers in California” based on client satisfaction.
My personal interests include motorcycle riding, blues music, golf, skiing, boating, and reading spiritual writings.
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Charlie Davies Joins Prospective League One Ownership Group
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff, 11/19/20, 11:00AM EST
Former U.S. Men’s National Team forward joins group led by Jeremy Zelanes aiming to bring a League One club to his home state of New Hampshire
Count Charlie Davies in.
The former United States Men’s National Teams striker was announced on Thursday as the newest member of a prospective ownership group aiming to bring USL League One to New Hampshire for the 2022 season.
“I could not be more excited about the prospect of bringing a League One club to my home state,” said Davies, a native of Manchester, N.H. “We want to provide opportunity and create a club that the entire state can be proud of. New Hampshire has never had a team it can really call its own. We can be that.”
The addition of USL New Hampshire would add to League One’s presence in the northeast, with the New England Revolution II having joined the league this year and another prospective ownership group led by former professional player Gabe Hoffman-Johnson targeting Maine as another home for a future League One club.
Davies’ move also sees him become the latest former U.S. Men’s National Team player to take an ownership stake in a professional USL club. He follows former teammates DaMarcus Beasley, who in October announced Fort Wayne FC’s plan to join League One in 2023, as well as Landon Donovan (San Diego Loyal SC) and Tim Howard (Memphis 901 FC), both of whom are currently leading their respective clubs in the USL Championship while holding minority ownerships.
Davies made 17 appearances for the United States in his career, including helping the side reach the Final of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. In addition, he made more than 200 appearances in the professional ranks both in Europe and North America, including stints with D.C. United, the New England Revolution and the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.
Prior to joining the professional ranks, Davies competed collegiately for Boston College and in USL League Two for the Westchester Flames. Since the conclusion of his playing career, Davies has established himself in the media sphere as a regular panelist for MLSSoccer.com and as a color commentator for New England Revolution regional broadcasts. He also co-hosts the U.S. Soccer podcast with Jordan Angeli.
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Dr. Dre Supposedly Has a New Album Featuring Eminem
Posted On : November 22, 2020 Published By : Alicia Moore
Dr. Dre is reportedly working on a follow-up to his Compton album and the new LP will feature Eminem.
The news comes from actor and recording artist Page Kennedy, who let the cat out of the bag on Twitter on Nov. 16. "This Dr. Dre album sounding [fire]," he tweeted, implying he had a first-hand listen to the project. "Hope y’all get to hear."
In a follow-up tweet, he provided more details. When a fan asked for information on Eminem's new album, Page responded, "Well he def on this one lol."
Dre last released a project in 2015, Compton, which served as a quasi soundtrack for the Straight Outta Compton film. The album was Dre's first full-length release since 1999's 2001 and featured guest appearances from Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, The Game, Anderson .Paak, Marsha Ambrosius, King Mez, Justus and more.
Though it was believed to be nixed, there have been reports coming out for a while stating that Dre is still working on his delayed in perpetuity Detox album. He told a reporter in 2017 of the shelved project, "I’m working on a couple songs right now. We’ll see."
As recently as last year, the LP appeared to still be in the cards. "It's real, man. It exists," producer Flying Lotus told Billboard in 2019. "The version I heard is the sequel to Compton. It makes sense after Compton, I think. It makes sense, but I like it better than Compton."
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In Imran Khan’s ‘Naya Pakistan’, you may not return home, India highlights enforced disappearances in Pakistan at UN
by globaldefencenews · September 22, 2020
In Imran Khan’s ‘Naya Pakistan’, you may not return home: India highlights enforced disappearances in Pakistan at UN. First Secretary Senthil Kumar at India’s mission in United Nations Geneva, said, “In Imran Khan’s Naya Pakistan, you may not return home”, learned citing zeenews.
Highlighting enforced disappearances in Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), India on Monday said that in Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s ‘Naya Pakistan’ (new Pakistan), you may not return home. First Secretary Senthil Kumar at India’s mission in United Nations Geneva, said, “In Imran Khan’s Naya Pakistan, you may not return home.”
Kumar also said, “Security forces in Pakistan have gained proficiency in unlawful killings and kidnapping of people in so-called counter-terrorism operations. This has been compounded by a weak judiciary in Pakistan which has consistently failed to protect even the basic human rights of the people in Pakistan.”
New Delhi pointed to the harassment faced by Pakistani journalist Marvi Sirmed, Ahmed Noorani, Gul Bhukari and detention of human rights defender Idris Khattak. Kumar said, “Targeting of journalists through threats, assaults, arrests instilling extreme fear and self-censorship exposes the fallacy of Pakistan’s so-called military-run ‘democratic’ system.”
India also gave a detailed account of cases of “enforced disappearances, murders, detentions, custodial deaths and torture of civil rights activists, representatives of local political parties and journalists” in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
The statement said, “It’s well documented that a large number of Kashmiri detainees are in secret detention facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Territories now for several years and they have been severely tortured by the security forces. “
The focus was also on the arbitrary detention of any person in Pakistani provinces of Baluchistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh with the statement saying, “Cries of Baloch sister Haseeba Qambrani for her brothers Hasaan and Hizbullah Qambrani, who have been forcibly taken away by the Pakistan military go unheard. “
It is also to be noted that in Pakistan, minorities have to face severe consequences. United States Commission on International Religious Freedom 2020 report has taken note of forced conversation of girls from minority Hindu, Christian and Sikh communities in Pakistan and how local police has been often complicit to it. The Sikh community in the country has reported more than 55 such instances of abductions and forced conversions in the past few months.
On Monday, India strongly raised the matter of abduction of a Sikh girl in Pakistan with the Pakistani establishment. On September 18, India summoned a senior Pakistani diplomat from the Pakistani high commission in Delhi over the issue and issue a strong demarche or letter of protest on the issue.
Last week, it came to light that the daughter of Pritam Singh, Bulbul Kaur has been abducted and being converted forcibly. Pritam Singh is the head Granthi of Gurdwara Panja Sahib. Panja Sahib located in Pakistan’s Hasan Abdal is considered an important Sikh place of worship since it has the handprint of the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak.
A candlelight march will take place near Pakistan high commission in Delhi on Tuesday to protest against the development. Around 50 Sikh ladies will be part of the candlelight march.
Earlier conversion of Sikh girl Jagjit Kaur to Ayesha Bibi had rocked the Sikh community in Pakistan. A court had ruled that Jagjit should go with her “husband” Muhammad Hassan. Hassan says Jagjit alias “Ayesha bibi” married to him on her own accord which has been disputed by her family.
Jagjit Kaur is the daughter of the Granthi of Nankana Sahib Gurudwara, one of the holiest Sikh places of worship since it is the birthplace of the founder of Sikhism– Guru Nanak.
Nine family members of “converted” Sikh Girl Jagjit Kaur from Pakistan’s Nankana Sahib had written to authorities asking them to make a passport for them as they want to leave the country.
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My earliest memories are of wanting to be a pilot. I was introduced to flying around the age of 8 when I convinced my father to take me to the grass strip in our West Tennessee town for a flight in a PiperTri-Pacer. I then looked for every excuse to fly with the construction company my father worked for. I wasn’t able to qualify for flight training in the military because of my vision (No Lasik in those days). During the summer after my junior year in college I started flight instruction in a Cessna 150that rented for $13 per hour. My instructor charged $7 per hour.I earned my private pilot license in December of 1976 and started medical school on January 1977. Flying had to be put on hold for a while but after medical school I was able to join a flying club in Memphis and fly with the Civil Air Patrol. After moving to Nashville I continued to train and obtained my instrument and commercial ratings.
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Easter 3 Sunday Worship St Augustine's & St Clement's
Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, ‘What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?’ They stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, ‘Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?’ He asked them, ‘What things?’ They replied, ‘The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, and when they did not find his body there, they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but they did not see him.’ Then he said to them, ‘Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?’ Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures.
As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, ‘Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.’ So he went in to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, ‘Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?’ That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. They were saying, ‘The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!’ Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.
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City’s quality of life asset in quest for growth, Daines says
Karl Puckett
kpuckett@greatfallstribune.com
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines visited Great Falls on Friday where he told economic development officials the city needs to capitalize on its “amazing” quality of life and proximity to landmark outdoors attractions to attract entrepreneurs, young people and new industry.
“The world is looking for places like this,” Daines told members of the Great Falls Economic Development Authority.
Daines, a Bozeman Republican, also hosted an agriculture roundtable at the Montana Grain Growers Association, attended an FFA State Convention trade show, toured the State Grain Lab and announced new legislation he said would benefit service members.
On the day of his visit, President Donald Trump approved the Keystone XL pipeline.
It was the right decision, Daines said.
“As a son of a contractor, every job is a temporary job,” said Daines, rebuffing arguments that the 36-inch, 1,179-mile crude oil pipeline from Hardisty, Alberta, to Steele City, Neb., would create only temporary jobs.
The 280-mile Montana portion of the controversial project would extend across Phillips, Valley, McCone, Dawson and Fallon counties.
Daines said it would create 800 jobs in Montana, generate $80 million in tax revenue and create energy independence.
In an interview later, Daines said that the Assiniboine and Sioux tribes of Fort Peck, who have raised concerns about their water source being harmed should the pipeline break, need to be assured it’s safe.
“We’re continuing to work with the Fort Peck Tribe to assure their concerns are addressed,” said Daines, adding he’s confident the pipeline, with today’s technology, is the safest way to transport the oil.
Brett Doney, president of the Great Falls Development Authority, said Cascade County’s total annual wages increased by $161 million over the past three years, and February unemployment was 4 percent, the lowest unemployment since the smelter closed, “but we’ve exported our talent for far too long.”
Daines, the former vice president of RightNow Technologies, a Bozeman-based cloud computing start-up company acquired by Oracle in 2012, was asked how the city could diversity the economy and attract manufacturing jobs.
Future opportunities, Daines said, will have a “global component,” and Montana needs more access to export markets, said Daines, who is scheduled to travel to China and Japan next month.
Great Falls is free of big city hassles such as traffic jams, he said. And it’s location near the Missouri River, Rocky Mountains and Bob Marshall Wilderness are added attractions.
“Also, you have a great airport,” he said.
But there’s a lack of awareness about those amenities, which could be leveraged to attract high-tech manufacturing, energy and agricultural opportunities, he said.
Today, technology has removed geography as a restraint to economic growth, he said.
“The smartest people will move to the best places,” said Daines.
Daines is hosting a Montana Ag Summit 2017 in Great Falls May 31 and June 1. U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, the chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, and Augusto Bassanini, CEO of United Grain Corp., a bulk grain export company located in Vancouver, Wash., will attend.
“I think it’s the heart of agriculture in Montana,” Daines said of Great Falls and why the summit is planned in the city.
Daines, who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, said the state’s $5.3 billion ag industry, No. 1 in the state, offers opportunities.
He touted Champo’s in Great Falls, where pizza is made of kamut, an ancient wheat grown in Montana.
“And guess what? It’s delicious,” he said.
Daines said he planned to tell Champo’s story to Patrick Doyle, CEO of Domino’s Pizza.
Jane Weber, a Cascade County commissioner, asked Daines about Trump’s preliminary budget proposal to cut Superfund cleanup funding by $330 million. She noted that the county has three Superfund cleanups in progress, including one in nearby Black Eagle where a former refinery and smelter left behind pollution in the residential yards.
Pollution sites in Montana need to be cleaned, Daines said. “We’re going to try to get Scott Pruitt out to Montana,” Daines said of the EPA administrator.
At a speech before the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of Montana, Daines announced that he and U.S. rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-Mina, had introduced a bill Daines said would ensure service members are not unduly penalized when they travel for duty.
Under the bill, members of the National Guard and reservists will be able to deduct mileage, meals and lodging expenses incurred while traveling to and from duty locations.
“Our guardsmen and reservists do enough for our country without having to shell out additional funds to pay for their training,” Daines said.
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Daines on other issues
In an interview, U.S. Sen. Steve Daines discussed:
• Trump’s nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Daines called Gorsuch an outstanding pick with a strong intellect who brings a western perspective to land and tribal issues.
• The White House’s proposed 2018 budget, which contains cuts for the interior and agricultural departments and the EPA. Daines said he is pleased that the overall budget prioritizes defense, but “clearly we’ve got some specific programs in Montana we need to fight for.” He mentioned the Land and Water Conservation Fund, Payments in Lieu of Taxes and Meals on Wheels.
• Health care. The current health care system is in a “death spiral” and needed changing whether Hillary Clinton or Trump won the presidency, Daines said.
• Trump’s performance as president. “He’s doing what he campaigned on which is unusual for a president,” said Daines, citing Trump’s approval of the Keystone XL pipeline, the nomination of Gorsuch to the Supreme Court and the nomination of cabinet members from outside of Washington.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex becomes first modern British royal to vote in U.S. election
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has become the first modern British royal to vote in the U.S. election.
The 39-year-old is said to have cast her vote for the presidential election via postal ballot “weeks ago”.
In doing so, she is the first person with such a close attachment to the British monarchy to take part in a U.S. election in modern history.
“Meghan was an American long before she was a royal,” a source told the New York Post. “She wouldn’t miss voting in this election no matter where she was living.”
Meghan and her husband Prince Harry sparked fury earlier this year (2020) by going against royal protocol and speaking publicly about their political allegiances.
In an interview with Marie Claire magazine in August, Meghan opened up about her intention to vote, telling the publication: “I know what it’s like to have a voice, and also what it’s like to feel voiceless. I also know that so many men and women have put their lives on the line for us to be heard. And that opportunity, that fundamental right, is in our ability to exercise our right to vote and to make all of our voices heard.
“One of my favorite quotes, and one that my husband and I have referred to often, is from Kate Sheppard, a leader in the suffragist movement in New Zealand, who said, ‘Do not think your single vote does not matter much. The rain that refreshes the parched ground is made up of single drops.’ That is why I vote.”
Prince Harry was unable to vote in the election as he’s still a U.K. citizen, but he also made his support for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris clear in the run-up to the presidential race.
As WENN went to press, the election was still too close to call, with Biden securing a small lead over incumbent POTUS Donald Trump.
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Hertfordshire and the Slave Trade
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The earliest records of English involvement in the slave trade date from the mid 15th century. The trade peaked in the 18th century and was not abolished in the British Empire until 1834. During this time, between 10 and 12 million Africans were transported to the Americas. Besides England, other seafaring nations with overseas colonies and trading interests such as Spain, Portugal, France, the Netherlands and Denmark were also involved in the slave trade.
In the 18th century, traders left English ports, carrying goods such as cotton cloth, glass, brass pans and guns. They sailed to the western coast of Africa, where these goods were traded for African people, who were then loaded onto the empty ships. The voyage across the Atlantic took about two months and once in the Americas, those who had survived were sold at auction and put to work on plantations. The ships then returned to England with goods such as sugar, rum coffee, tobacco, rice and raw cotton, which had been produced by slave labour.
As a landlocked county, it may be a surprise that Hertfordshire people were involved in the trade, but in the county archives, we have records showing how they were involved. You can view these by booking a visit to the archives. You may also be interested in exploring the UCL database, Legacies of the British Slave Ownership, which gives information about all British slave owners and the compensation they received when the trade was abolished.
Plantation and slave owners
We can look now at some examples of material relating to Hertfordshire. Here we see deed of sale for a coffee plantation in Grenada, owned by the Giles-Puller family of Youngsbury Manor, Standon. Listed under the ‘property’ are 37 men and women.
Deed of sale for coffee plantation
Also among the Giles Puller family papers is this valuation of their York Valley plantation from 1800.
This includes the value in money for the enslaved Africans working there. The list gives the name, age and occupation of each person. Ages range from 1 to 65. Many have had their African names replaced with English ones, such as Jack or Sam. Some of the young children are noted as suffering from tropical diseases. Beside the entry for Gros Occoro, aged 50, there is a note to say that he has attempted suicide.
York Valley Plantation valuation
Africans reacted to their loss of freedom with individual acts of resistance but also with organised revolts. Although most were unsuccessful and those responsible were punished severely, these revolts contributed to the hastening of the abolition of slavery – a system which was entirely at odds with the notions of liberty and equality springing from the French Revolution of 1789 and the American War of Independence, 1775-1783.
Here we see Toussaint L’Ouverture, a slave in the French colony of Saint-Dominigue, who was liberated in his thirties. In August 1791 he led a successful uprising against the French and later against the Spanish and the English. By 1801, he was governing the island by himself.
Sadly, he was taken captive by the French in 1801 and died in prison in 1803. However, his legacy was a well trained army, who managed to retain the colony’s freedom. They changed the name of the colony back to its indigenous name, Haiti. The Republic of Haiti, declared its independence on 01 January 1804.
Between 1793 and 1801, 89,000 British soldiers served in the West Indies. Of these nearly half died of tropical illnesses or were discharged. More than 3,000 deserted. In our records we have the correspondence of one of the soldiers sent to squahs L’Ouverture’s rebels. This was Henry Johnstone who lived in Great Gaddesden. On 15 June 1796 Henry embarked on the ship the Adventure for Saint Domingue to join the York Hussars.
Note from Henry Johnstone to his wife on leaving EnglandHe arrived there in September 1796 and on 2 October 1798 he wrote: ‘At last all St Domingo is evacuated, my Regiment is at Jamaica’. He adds: ‘on its arrival there, lost in 10 days 90 men & 2 officers’.
This page was added on 29/09/2020.
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Chapter VI:
The Beginning of Lutheranism
After his final break with Rome, Luther began to cultivate a number of the leading nobles and princes to support his cause. Without proper protection, he was a dead man — under the ban of the emperor and the pope.
During his disputes with John Eck, and in his preaching, writing, and other reformatory labors, Luther had won the respect of a number of young humanists of Germany. Among these were Ulrich von Hutten and Francis von Sickingen. Hutten seconded Luther's religious appeals by writing caustic pamphlets against the pope and higher clergy. And his friend, Sickingen, offered his castle to Luther as a place of refuge in case of emergency.
Two other men were aids of Luther's work and were associated with him at the University of Wittenberg. The first was Andrew Carlstadt, Luther's senior in the divinity school, who had conferred on him the doctor's degree. He was an able theologian for those times, but lacked Luther's personality and popular eloquence. He was regarded as somewhat impetuous and often wished to bring about a more complete reformation than did Luther. To Luther's dismay, he sometimes put into practice what Luther merely talked about.
The other man who became absorbed in Luther's teaching was Philip Melanchthon, the professor of Greek in the university. He was only twenty-one years old at the time, but was scholarly, sensitive, and brilliant — already possessing a wide reputation for his ability. His conversion to Luther's teaching was not because of any travail of spirit, but as a result of his enthusiastic agreement with Luther's interpretation of the writings of Paul.
These humanists, these theologians, the elector, Frederick the Wise, and many other princes, nobles, and scholars — all began to ally themselves with Luther and his teachings. To most of the princes and nobility, the motives were purely political and financial. They were tired of the domination and intrusion of the Italian papacy. Luther had become a concrete symbol of this long-felt rebellion. Under his leadership, they were united in a common bond of hatred against the material power of the Roman Catholic Church (Alzog, p. 202).
To the humanists, Luther became a champion who expressed in popular eloquence what they had written about in witty, erudite books and pamphlets, which were above the understanding of the average man. And his religious appeal gave depth and a positive meaning to the attacks on the hierarchy, which their satirical writings had lacked. Though many did not understand his doctrine of grace, his spirit of rebellion against Rome quickly spread.
Thus, Luther became overnight a champion of all Germany in their various grievances against the papacy. A real movement had now begun, and the pope and new emperor, Charles the Fifth, were to find that it was to grow into a conflagration with which they could not fully cope.
Luther's Doctrinal Development
Luther's treatise entitled, "To the Christian Nobility of the German Nation," issued in 1520, had made him very popular with the German nobility, local authorities, and peasantry. His practical proposals in it are briefly summarized by Walker: "Papal misgovernment, appointments, and taxation are to be curbed; burdensome offices abolished; German ecclesiastical interests should be placed under a 'Primate of Germany'; clerical marriage permitted, the far-too-numerous holy days reduced in the interest of industry and sobriety; beggary, including that of the mendicant orders, forbidden; brothels closed; luxury curbed; and theological education in the universities reformed. No wonder the effect of Luther's work was profound. He had voiced what earnest men had long been thinking" (A History of the Christian Church, p. 345).
Later the same year, in his "Babylonian Captivity of the Church," Luther attacked the sacramental practices of the Roman Church. He denied the doctrine of transubstantiation, and said there are only two real sacraments — baptism, and the Lord's Supper. He denied the scriptural validity of the other Roman sacraments — confirmation, matrimony, orders, and extreme unction, though he did say that penance has a certain sacramental value as a return to the purity of baptism.
It is remarkable that in rejecting transubstantiation, Luther declares the absolute authority of Scripture in matters of faith and practice. He states: "For that which is asserted without the authority of Scripture or of proven revelation may be held as an opinion, but there is no obligation to believe it... Transubstantiation... must be considered as an invention of human reason, since it is based neither on Scripture nor sound reasoning..." (Bettenson, Documents, p. 280).
If Luther had only applied this type of scriptural test to all of his doctrines, the world today might be a different type of place! For when he was charged with inserting the word "sola" (alone) into Romans 3:28, he haughtily replied: "Should your Pope give himself any useless annoyance about the word sola, you may promptly reply: It is the will of Dr. Martin Luther that it should be so" (Alzog, p. 199). And, we may add on good authority, no other reason for such unscriptural changes as these was ever given. When it came to Luther's own personal doctrinal convictions, Martin Luther was truly a self-willed man.
The essence of the gospel to Luther was forgiveness of sins through a personal, transforming faith in Jesus Christ. He regarded this as the sole type of true religion (Walker, p. 346).
But Luther totally neglected the Bible teaching on the kind of absolute repentance that must precede any forgiveness of sins. And his mind continued to rebel against the necessity of obedience to any kind of authority or law after one was forgiven by faith in Christ. He wrote: " As many as believe in Christ, be they as numerous and wicked as may be, will be neither responsible for their works nor condemned on account of them." And again: "Unbelief is the only sin man can be guilty of; whenever the name is applied to other acts, it is a misnomer...." (Alzog, p 199).
His third tractate of 1520, "On Christian Liberty," asserts that a Christian man is spiritually subject to no man or to any law. He contended that since we are justified by faith alone, we are no longer under obligation to keep the law of God.
Here we see that Luther continued to stress this personal, emotional, and psychological experience of free forgiveness as the central tenet of all his teaching. He had himself felt so oppressed by a sense of guilt while in the Roman church, that he now felt compelled to cast aside all sense of law and a need for obedience. We will compare this teaching with Scripture in another place.
Thus, Luther's doctrine was now complete in its main outlines. Although he would later clarify himself on many smaller points, the basic principles of Luther's theological system had now been established (Walker, p. 346).
Luther at Worms and at the Wartburg
In 1521, Luther was summoned to appear before the Diet of Worms, and his friends warned him of his mortal danger. But the emperor had given him promise of a safe conduct, and he was determined to go even "if there were as many devils in that city as there were tiles on its houses."
Before the Diet, Luther was immediately confronted with a row of his books and asked whether he would recant them or not. After a recess for consideration, he admitted that he might have spoken too strongly against persons, but would not recant any of the substance of what he had written, unless it could be disproved by Scripture, or reason. He is reported to have closed with the words: "Here I stand; I can do naught else. God help me. Amen" (Hurlbut, p. 153).
Returning home from Worms, Luther was seized by friendly hands and taken to Wartburg Castle, near Eisenach, where he was to remain in hiding for nearly a year. He had been put under the ban of the empire, and had Germany been ruled by a strong central authority, Luther's career would have soon ended in martyrdom. But his vigorous and friendly territorial ruler, Frederick the Wise, time and again proved to be Luther's salvation. From his secret retreat at the Wartburg, Luther made his continuing activity felt by writing many letters and pamphlets in favor of his cause which were sent all over Germany. But the most lasting fruit of the period was his translation of the New Testament. This translation from the Greek text of Erasmus into German was a work of high literary value, and is regarded as the foundation of the German written language (Hauser, p. 60-61).
"Few services greater than this translation have ever been rendered to the development of the religious life of a nation. Nor, with all his deference to the Word of God, was Luther without his own canons of criticism. These were the relative clearness with which his interpretation of the work of Christ and the method of salvation by faith is taught. Judged by these standards, he felt that Hebrews, James, Jude, and Revelation were of inferior worth. Even in Scripture itself there were differences in value" (Walker, p. 349).
Thus we find that although Luther taught that all true doctrine should be based on Scripture, when it came to interpreting Scripture he had his own pet theories even as to the relative worth of entire books of the Bible! And, as we shall see, he violently denounced those who did not agree with his doctrinal theories.
Continuing Reformation at Wittenberg
While Luther remained in seclusion at Wartburg, several of his associates continued the ecclesiastical revolution in Wittenberg. In many cases they carried out the very reforms that Luther had talked about — but had not yet acted on.
By October 1521, Luther's fellow monk, Gabriel Zwilling, was denouncing the mass and urging the abandonment of clerical vows. Many of the inmates of the Augustinian monastery of Wittenberg soon renounced their profession, and Zwilling was soon attacking the use of images.
At Christmas, 1521, Carlstadt summoned the city to a celebration of the Lord's Supper after the new fashion. He officiated in plain clothes, omitted all reference to sacrifice in the liturgy, offered both the bread and wine to the laity, and used the German language in conducting the sacrament (Bainton, The Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, p. 64).
Auricular confession and the fasts were soon abandoned. Carlstadt taught that all ministers should marry and later, in 1522, took to himself a wife.
The general excitement was increased by the arrival, in December of 1521, of several radical "prophets" from Zwickau. They claimed immediate divine inspiration, taught against infant baptism, and prophesied the speedy end of the world (Walker, p. 350). Melanchthon was upset by all these events, and was too unsure of himself to affirm or deny these new teachings.
Carlstadt, however, was only trying to follow through on Luther's appeal to return to Scriptural practices. It is, perhaps, unfortunate that the arrival of the Zwickau "prophets" tainted the movement with radicalism for a time. These incidents were highly displeasing to the elector, Frederick the Wise, and drew forth warning protests from other German princes. It is important to realize that Luther had to walk a narrow line to keep with the pleasure of these German princes who gave political, military, and financial backing.
And so, partly to avoid any further censure for radicalism from the German princes, and partly because of an evident jealousy of Carlstadt (Orchard, p 339), Luther was determined to return to Wittenberg and again take charge of the reformatory movement.
Carlstadt's Reforms
But let us first notice some of the changes Carlstadt was bringing about: "Carlstadt renounced all clerical garb and, though a minister, dressed in a great gray cloak as a peasant. A second principle re-enforced this position, namely social equalitarianism. The doctrine of the priesthood of all believers was taken so seriously that Catlstadt would not be called Doctor but only 'Brother Andreas.' The desire, which also actuated Luther to restore the pattern of early Christianity, was carried farther to include many Old Testament practices. The destruction of images was based on the Mosaic injunction, as was also the introduction of a strict sabbatarianism. The entire program was alien to the spirit of Luther, who believed that the earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, and any portion may be used in the interests of religion" (Bainton, The Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, p. 65-66). Upon hearing of this new program, Luther immediately returned to Wittenberg, gained the favor of the Elector and the town council, and banished Carlstadt from the city.
The startling fact is here disclosed that Carlstadt, although he misunderstood some points, was attempting to reinstate many of the practices of Christ and the Apostles. Luther would have none of this. He would sometimes talk about returning to Biblical Christianity, but he always rejected any real attempt to actually do so.
Luther's Alliance with the Princes
After Luther's return from Wittenberg, he showed a decidedly conservative attitude in all things and regained his influence with the German princes. He was forced to play politics much of the time because the success of the Lutheran movement was wholly dependent on their favor.
The emperor was now kept busy by a great war with France for the control of Italy. Pope Leo X had died in December 1521, and his successor was not yet influential enough to curb Luther's activities. Under these favorable circumstances, it looked as if the Reformation might win the entire German nation to its cause (Hausser, p. 68-69).
Many Lutheran congregations were now forming in various regions of Germany, and the problem of church organization and government was presented. Without consulting the Bible to find out what type of church government Christ had instituted in His Church, Luther thought out a system of his own. "Luther now was convinced that such associations of believers had full power to appoint and depose their pastors. He held, also, however, that the temporal rulers, as in the positions of chief power and responsibility in the Christian community, had a prime duty to further the Gospel. The experiences of the immediate future, and the necessities of actual church organization within extensive territories, were to turn Luther from whatever sympathy he now had with this free-churchism to a strict dependence on the state" (Walker, p. 351).
Because of this very type of man-devised church government, we find that the Lutheran Church has been politically controlled and almost wholly dependent on the state down to recent times. But Luther's efforts to keep the favor of the German princes, and his tendency to retain countless ideas and customs brought over from the pagan Roman Church — all this caused him to be considered very "conservative." In fact, he did not depart from the Roman Catholic traditions in many ways.
Luther decided that great freedom was permissible in the details of worship, as long as the 'Word of God' was kept central. The different Lutheran congregations soon developed a wide variety of usages in their services. Instead of Latin, the German language was increasingly used. Luther retained much of the Catholic form of the Mass, and issued one in German in 1526. He also retained the Catholic practice of confession, though not as obligatory. "Judged by the development of the Reformation elsewhere, Luther's attitude in manners of worship was strongly conservative, his principle being that 'what is not contrary to Scripture is for Scripture and Scripture for it.' He therefore retained much of Roman usage, such as the use of candles, the crucifix, and the illustrative employment of pictures" (Walker, p. 352).
A Rift in Luther's Party
At this time, the first serious rifts among Luther's followers began to appear. The first disaffection arose among the humanists, whose leader, Erasmus, had very little sympathy with Luther's doctrine of "justification by faith alone." He feared the results of a teaching, which practically denied the moral responsibility of man. And the stormy writings of Luther, coupled with tumultuous outbreaks in several places, made him increasingly alarmed.
In the autumn of 1524, he began to challenge Luther's denial of free will. This doctrine, which we will discuss more fully in a later section, asserted that in the fall of Adam, man's nature had become so radically corrupted that he was incapable of obeying God or of doing any truly good thing.
Realizing the gross error of this doctrine and others held by Luther, and fearful of the increasing decline of interest in education and in public morals which seemed to accompany Luther's teaching, Erasmus formally broke with Luther (Alzog, p. 226-227).
Another rift in the movement occurred because of the dissatisfaction of some with the halfway measures Luther was taking as a reformer. Many sincerely wanted to get back to the pattern of New Testament Christianity. But Luther now seemed determined to preserve as many of the Romish practices and doctrines as he could without overthrowing his basic doctrines of justification by faith alone, and rejection of the papal hierarchy and sacramental system. He, no doubt, felt he must do this to keep the political backing of the German princes.
It is true that the leaders of some of these movements became radicals. An example is Thomas Munzer, who attacked Romanists and Lutherans alike for their doctrines, claiming himself to be directly inspired, and leading his followers in ransacking and destroying monasteries and breaking all images in the churches (Walker, p. 353).
Yet it seems certain that if Luther had been willing to trust in God alone for his protection, instead of courting the favor of the human princes, he could have led the people to a complete break with the pagan Catholic system, doctrines, and customs. He would have found many thousands of sincere men and women in Germany alone who would have gladly followed. For the masses were already fed up with the Roman and feudal system and were ripe for a change.
Here was a grand opportunity to effect a genuine restoration of Apostolic Christianity. If Luther and his associates had surrendered their wills completely to God, asked His guidance in every phase of this restoration, and honestly followed the plain literal word of the teachings and practices instituted by Christ and His Apostles, much of Germany would probably have followed.
But such was not to be the case. Luther's refusal to carry through a complete reformation left many sincere, but uneducated, peasants, and townsmen to be the prey of unbalanced leaders who in many cases restored some of the true Apostolic practices Luther had willingly ignored, but who, all too often, mingled these with strange excesses of their own devising.
The Peasants' War
The situation just described brought on the now infamous revolt of the German peasants. The way Luther blundered in handling this situation caused by far the most serious separation from his movement.
The German peasantry had been oppressed for generations and their state was one of increasing misery. The preaching and religious excitement of Luther's reform movement acted as a spark to goad them into the long-delayed action of rising against their masters.
"In March 1525, the peasants put forth twelve articles, demanding the right of each community to choose and depose its pastor, that the great tithes (or grain) be used for the support of the pastor and other community expenses, and the small tithes abolished that serfdom be done away, reservations for hunting restricted, the use of the forests allowed to the poor, forced labor be regulated and duly paid, just rents fixed, new laws no longer enacted, common lands restored to communities from which they had been taken, and payments for inheritance to their masters abolished. To modern thinking these were moderate and reasonable requests. To that age they seemed revolutionary" (Walker, p. 354).
Although many Protestant historians maintain that Luther had no part in the peasant uprising, it is a perversion of truth to deny the fact that the peasants were simply putting into practice some of the principles of freedom contained in Luther's own writings. And there is no denying the fact that if Luther had not turned against them in their hour of need, countless thousands of lives would have been spared — and the economic slavery of the German peasantry would not have been prolonged (Hausser, p. 102).
But Luther was suspicious of the uneducated peasant class — in spite of the fact that his own family had belonged to it. And, more important, Luther had put his trust in the backing of the princes, and was ever careful not to offend them — although he did send them a tempered warning and a reminder of their responsibility in the expected outbreak (Hausser, p. 103).
Luther Advocates Violent Suppression
Although Luther had long advocated the counsel of love and restraint, and knew well Christ's injunction to "love your enemies," his about-face in the matter of the peasant revolt is no less than astonishing. Furthermore, the situation did not call for such violence as he advocated — even had such a course been consistent with Christian principles.
Unquestionably, there were faults on both sides. But Luther's ranting appeal to the princes to mercilessly destroy the peasants reveals a spirit as far remote from the Spirit that directed Jesus Christ, as it would seem possible to imagine.
Henry C. Vedder paints an accurate picture of the ugly situation:
"Though the peasants had a good cause, they had not always adopted good methods. Most of them were ignorant, all were exasperated, and some were maddened by their wrongs. In their uprising some outrages were committed; castles had been burned and plundered and ruthless oppressors had been slain. These deeds were now made the pretext for a retaliation whose cruelty has rarely been surpassed in history. It is computed by historians, who have no motive to exaggerate, that fully a hundred thousand were killed before the fury of the princes and the knights was appeased.
"Foremost among those who urged them on was Luther. It would seem that he had become alarmed by the persistence of those who had sought to make him and his teachings responsible for the peasant war. His hope was in the protection and patronage of the princes, to whom the plain words he had spoken must have given deep offense. So in the midst of the uproar he sent to the press a second pamphlet, in which he turned completely about, and denounced the peasants as violently as he had before rebuked the princes.
"They cause uproar, outrageously rob and pillage monasteries and castles not belonging to them. For this alone, as public highwaymen and murderers, they deserve a twofold death of body and soul. It is right and lawful to slay at the first opportunity a rebellious person, known as such, already under God and the emperor's ban. For a public rebel, every man is both judge and executioner. Just as, when a fire starts, he who can extinguish it first is the best fellow. Rebellion is not a vile murder, but like a great fire that kindles and devastates a country; hence uproar carries with it a land full of murder, bloodshed, makes widows and orphans, and destroys everything, like the greatest calamity. Therefore whosoever can should smite, strangle, and stab, secretly or publicly, and should remember that there is nothing more poisonous, pernicious, and devilish than a rebellious man. Just as when one must slay a mad dog; fight him not and he will fight you, and a whole country with you.
"Let the civil power press on confidently and strike as long as it can move a muscle. For here is the advantage: the peasants have bad consciences and unlawful goods, and whenever a peasant is killed therefore he has lost body and soul, and goes forever to the devil. Civil authority, however, has a clean conscience and lawful goods, and can say to God with all security of heart: 'Behold, my God, thou hast appointed me prince or lord, of that I cannot doubt, and has entrusted me with the sword against evil doers (Rom. 13:1-4)... Therefore I will punish and smite as long as I can move a muscle; thou wilt judge and approve.'... Such wonderful times are these that a prince can more easily win heaven by shedding blood than others with prayer" (Vedder, A Short History of the Baptists, p. 173-174).
Well may we ask ourselves, "If these are the words of a reformer sent from God, then what is the measure of true religion?" Are these the words of a man directed by the Holy Spirit of God? Was the risen Christ using this man to purify His "little flock"?
By this cruel act of turning so bitterly against the peasants, Luther had gained greater esteem with the protecting princes. But, even humanly speaking, the cost was great. From this time forth, popular sympathy for his cause among the peasants of southern Germany was alienated.
Erasmus rebuked Luther for his hypocritical conduct in this sordid affair. He wrote: "We are now gathering the fruits of your teaching. You say indeed that the Word of God should, of its nature, bear very different fruit. Well, in my opinion that greatly depends on the manner in which it is preached. You disclaim any connection with the insurgents, while they regard you as their parent, and the author and expounder of their principles" (Alzog, p, 223).
After this, it is easy to understand the peasants' lack of sympathy for the man who urged the princes to "smite, strangle, and stab" them and their loved ones.
The Division of Germany
The bloody suppression of the peasant uprising now left the princes and the cities in complete control of Germany. Political alliances were now formed for or against the Reformation. A league of Catholics was organized by Duke George of Saxony and other Catholic princes, who met at Dessau in July 1525. An opposing Lutheran league was formed at Torgau. A renewal of the emperor's struggles — this time against an alliance of the pope and the French king — kept Charles V too occupied to interfere with the religious struggles in Germany (Walker, p. 356).
At the Diet of Spires, in 1526, a decree was made giving each German prince the right to handle religious matters in his own territory — for the time being — as he felt responsible to God. This act gave the Lutheran movement its first legal existence, and was regarded as a triumph for the German reformers. However, from this time forth Luther was tied to the apron strings of his princely protectors. As we shall see, he was forced to employ compromise and deceit in order to continue in their good graces. Because of his own system, he was not allowed to preach the Word of God "without fear or favor." He and the Protestant cause were inextricably bound up with the politics of this world.
But the emperor was soon victorious over all his enemies, and the princes were summoned to the Diet of Spires in 1529. The Catholic party was now in the majority, and issued an edict which forbade the progress of the Reformation in the states which had not accepted it, and granted full liberties in the reformed territories to all who remained Catholics.
To this unequal ruling the Elector of Saxony and several other princes made a formal protest. From that time the term Protestant was applied to the Lutheran party and to their doctrines (Fisher, The History of the Christian Church, p. 304).
From this time the development of territorial churches became an established policy. Germany was to be divided between the Catholic territories in the south, and the Protestants in the north.
Now where a man lived often determined his religion. And the spread of Lutheranism depended more on politics than on prophets.
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Munich’s Heroes
Bavarian State Ballet
Since last Thursday, shortly before Christmas Eve, heroic fighters have commanded the stage of Munich’s National Theater. Hordes of men together with a few women all of them representing characters of either Thracian or Roman lineage, dance “Spartacus”, the epic about a Thracian man who, after having been enslaved by the Roman consul Crassus, engineers a revolt. What will happen, happens: Spartacus dies a hero’s death.
Big doses of fierce fighting and repeated displays of valor need a strong portion of the erotic in order to make them palatable to the audience. That is supplied by two women – Phrygia, Spartacus’s faithful mistress, and Aegina, Crassus’s conniving courtesan. The ballet’s action is based on the novella “Spartaco”, penned in 1874 by Raffaello Giovagnoli, who likely took liberties with historical material from before the Christian era.
There are plenty of “Spartacus” ballets in existence. Budapest, Vienna, Hong Kong and Cape Town have their own productions. Russia has seen four versions: the most recent is Georgy Kovtun’s for the Mikhailovsky Theatre. Aram Khachaturian had composed the music in 1954, and the first staging, by Igor Moiseyev for the Bolshoi in 1956 was short-lived. It was given only two performances, perhaps because it contained much pantomime but too little dancing. (more…)
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Making the French Connection
Just how easy is it for Kiwi Exporters to sell into the French market?
When my husband Alex and I visited France in April and May this year, our feet had barely touched French soil, when we fell across evidence of New Zealand in the market place.
After checking in to our Paris hotel, we stretched our legs in the elegant St. Germaine des Prés area. Strolling amongst the designer boutiques and shops, we couldn’t miss floor to ceiling glass windows with the words ‘Design Nouvelle Zélande – David Trubridge, Dilana Rugs, Jeremy Cole, emblazoned in bright green. The ‘Sentou’ designer gallery was lit up with David Trubridge’s vibrant, hanging lights, in natural wood lacquered inside in yellow, orange, turquoise or pink, inspired by the flowers and seas of the Pacific.
This was only the beginning. We saw little bottles of H20 NZ water on the shelves in the gourmet food hall of Paris’s oldest department store, the local foodies’ favourite, Au Bon Marché.
While in Lyon, because all fresh food items must display the country of origin , in the Marché Presqu’ile mini-market across from our hotel, we discovered NZ red onions, which were also for sale in the town’s ancient covered market, along with our kiwifruit.
In Arles, Provence, a blackboard in a little restaurant where we had lunch, listed ‘Jarret Agneau’, lamb shanks from NZ.
It was not only products. Our visits to well-known monuments included the Pompidou Centre, where NZ architect, Brendan Macfarlane, in a Swiss partnership (Jakob+Macfarlane), has used his talents to redesign the sleek Chez George restaurant linked to an open-air café looking out across the roofs of Paris.
With such an interesting mix, there was plenty to discuss with the Trade Commissioner to France Ariane Gonzalez, when we met up in her Paris office.
Gonzalez says France is a very good market for everything that is new, innovative and features good design - one where high value products with high margins can work, offering niche opportunities.
“France is an interesting market and there are a lot of opportunities. It is a sophisticated, mature market, led by consumer demand. Despite some economic problems affecting Europe at the moment, the consumption level in France is still quite high”.
“We have seen this with some companies recently establishing an office in France. In the payments industry (ATM & EFTPOS), for example, a company in the technology area has opened an office and is now a distributive partner”.
Gonzalez also believes there are further openings in healthcare, especially in the field of natural products linked to ‘wellness’.
“France is a market with an ageing population, so people are more and more concerned about their health and are taking more and more natural remedies.
“The leisure industry is another one to consider. We have a thirty-five hour week here, which means people spend a lot of time renovating their houses and indulging in leisure time activities”.
So, how do we go about it?
According to Gonzalez, commitment is the key and the message to NZ exporters is that it can take a long time and cost money, hence it is essential to do your homework. France is a long way from NZ and arriving unprepared is a waste of time and money.
It can take a year before anything happens, because for Europeans, French people in particular, relationships are very important. This means you have to spend time with the people involved.
Again, because NZ is so far away, it is essential to maintain an ongoing link, which means identifying a good partner in France. Sometimes establishing a presence in the market, to be close to your client base, can be a good move as well. Exporters need to find the right people to understand the bureaucracy. NZ is an easy country to do business with. France is not.
“Doing your homework and building a relationship with your partner can mean very good sales, maybe not in volume, but in terms of value. Very often, I think exporters don’t understand they don’t have to decrease their price when they come here. Distributors take 30% to 40% minimum and the best way to reach your sale price is to work backwards”.
Gonzalez has some recommendations for would-be exporters.
Contracts should be looked at carefully, she advises. When you sign a distribution agreement be careful of ‘exclusivity’ which can bring with it indemnities and payments if the contract is broken. Secondly, even if you ask the distributor to be exclusive in France, as members of the EU, if someone in Italy for instance asks for the product, normally the distributor can’t say no. Beware of regulations, too. Usually France follows EU regulations, but there are some exceptions, especially in the construction sector. Under French law, even in cosmetics, everything has to be translated into French, labeled in French and in the case of the latter, the formulation held by local pharmacists.
When it comes to making an appointment, don’t phone the CEO of a big company at the last minute. It doesn’t work. Give them at least three weeks notice. Dress formally when you start, that means a tie, so no t-shirts and smart dress for women. Of course, be on time and prepared. You can bring a gift, but this isn’t necessary on your first visit. If you have a distributor in France, an All Black t-shirt or bottle of NZ wine is always well received.
“The French are often very surprised by the quality of NZ wine and you can now find it on retail shelves of specialised stores in France like ‘Lavinia’, an outlet selling wines from around the world”, Gonzalez says. “It’s still niche, but it is increasing and is quite a good reference market for luxury or design goods in general.
“This means, you may sell to France, maybe not big volume but high value and being here means you will be seen by international buyers. “When NZ looks at the market, it usually sees Europe and the UK, but the UK is part of Europe. For some companies it is a very smart move to start with the UK, because it is a natural market, but for others, it can be smarter to start with another European market, like France. This happened with an ICT company, which found the right partner in France, after trying unsuccessfully in England for four years”.
For Wellington based natural skin and haircare company Trilogy, things happened in reverse. Communications Manager Catherine de Groot who agrees that the correct distribution partner is the most crucial step to making the market, explained their entry to the French market came with an enquiry from Printemps Department store, a forward thinking top retailer which showcases the best in European goods.
“We took the opportunity to make an agreement with Printemps and had an easy entrée into the market”. Yet, de Groot says, it is one thing to get yourselves on the shelves and another to get yourselves off the shelves into customers’ hands once you are there. “That is the hard part. You need continued support to make those sales”.
France has been a great place to showcase their products and a launch pad to further distribution enquiries from other markets.
When considering selling goods in France, contacts like Ariane Gonzalez, John Gore, Director Eurofair Ltd, specialising in Trade Fairs worldwide, says success lies in relationships and the building and maintaining of them. He has heard French exhibitors described as aloof and never very effusive about their product. “You have to ask, show genuine interest and ‘buy into the story’ before they engage”.
When Alex and I were exporting some years ago, we also traded in France, selling fresh onions. It was a niche market and it wasn’t easy, but attitude and effort had a lot to do with our success. On this trip once again, we found the French react with warmth and a great desire to help when asked, if approached with a smile accompanied by an effort to speak the language to the best of your ability, even if it is just the pleasantries.
Ariane Gonzalaz agrees Kiwis do find it hard because of different attitudes.
“I am told by Kiwis that they are scared, but I tell them not to be scared, because we are not scary people. The French have open markets and open minds, much more so than before. Today half the population can hold a conversation in English. It really has changed”. Today, France sees NZ as a beautiful country that is clean, green and exotic. Not only as an excellent provider of food and beverage, but also increasingly as an innovative country in areas like technology.
This does present openings for our exporters, and importantly, it could provide that entrance into England and other European markets. Good things take time.
Published in NZ Business July 2008
Linda Donald reports from Paris
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Swiss Leaks: Murky Cash Sheltered by Bank Secrecy
How global collaboration can be a shield against litigation
When HSBC’s lawyers faced off against reporters prior to the publication of the Swiss Leaks investigation, their initial approach was to make legal threats.
By David Leigh
Image: Tim Meko
When lawyers from banking giant HSBC faced off against reporters from the Guardian prior to the publication of the Swiss Leaks investigation in 2015, their initial approach was to threaten the journalists with an injunction.
As former head of the Guardian’s investigations unit David Leigh recounts, the lawyers’ tones changed once they discovered the breadth and depth of the journalistic investigation.
This edited excerpt from Leigh’s new book, Investigative Journalism: A Survival Guide, tells the behind-the-scenes story of the investigative collaboration between the Guardian, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, Le Monde and more than 40 other media outlets on a trove of leaked files detailing the clients and the inner workings of HSBC’s private Swiss branch.
Following the success of the Offshore Leaks and Luxembourg Leaks investigations in 2013 and 2014, the ICIJ team went on next to crack open the activities of a Swiss bank.
This time it was reporters from Le Monde in France who decided to share their riches with other journalists. The leaked files in question had passed from a Swiss whistleblower, Herve Falciani, to the French tax authorities – who had done very little with it. This was no doubt for reasons of political embarrassment connected with the French names that appeared on the list.
The material had then found its way to Le Monde, who realized it had global possibilities – and indeed needed global resources that would unlock it. The data was a series of 30,000 customer records at a Swiss bank operated by the giant British firm, HSBC. The clients came from all over the world and the files revealed their identities, their interactions with the bank and the amounts in their accounts. Like the British Virgin Islands, Switzerland’s stock-in-trade is financial secrecy – Swiss bankers can go to jail for revealing any of this information. As a result, their banks are magnets for tax-dodgers, corrupt politicians and criminals.
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Following a joint meeting of the intended collaborators in Paris, the Guardian led on the British end of operations: this was where HSBC was headquartered. I was called in by the paper to run a team assembled from business reporters, the core investigative team and outside experts. Our remote link to ICIJ was through an online database where the leaked files were available for journalists to peruse.
As with previous investigations, using technology to make the vast data trove searchable was once again the key: it enabled us to demonstrate potential wrongdoing by the bank’s officials. We were able to extract lists of customers from Britain and high-tax countries in Scandinavia, who would leave the bank in Geneva, and head home with their briefcases bulging with “bricks” of untraceable cash in their local currencies.
Similarly, we were able to collate files showing that when the EU sought to impose a general withholding tax on Swiss accounts, the bank systematically offered to help its customers circumvent it by switching their money into new accounts in the name not of individuals, but of offshore companies. People in the bank were well aware that it was a haven for tax-dodgers.
The bank was therefore trying to protect itself from its own angry customers by in turn, threatening us.
The most delicate task we carried out in London for ICIJ was to negotiate with HSBC. It demonstrated once again that, for investigative reporters, finding things out is only half the problem. The other half is the problem of successful publication. As soon as we asked a long list of customers why they had Swiss accounts, those alarmed clients rushed for their own lawyers. The bank’s hired legal team began to utter ferocious threats to the Guardian and the ICIJ, trying to prevent publication. In dealing with this, we were to benefit from basic survival lessons learned over years of investigative journalism.
We realized that many of the account-holders were protesting to the Swiss bank that the bankers were not keeping secret their financial information, as advertised. This carried the implied threat that they could sue HSBC for failed security if we published. The bank was therefore trying to protect itself from its own angry customers by in turn, threatening us. The answer was not necessarily to embark on a legal fight to the death with HSBC: it was to reassure the bank.
We explained carefully to HSBC that we were happy to promise not to disclose any details of their individual customers – unless we found actual evidence of wrongdoing. From the bank’s point of view, this was indeed reassuring. They could promise legitimate customers that nothing would be made public. The selected crooks and tax-dodgers that we proposed to identify, on the other hand, would be not at all likely to put their heads above the parapet by launching public lawsuits.
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As for the bank’s own position, we were able to explain to HSBC’s public relations team that they would not save the bank’s reputation by getting a U.K. legal gagging injunction against the Guardian. On the contrary, that would merely provide a bigger and better story – about the attempt at a cover-up – and it would be unstoppably published all round the world by ICIJ and their other foreign partners. Surely, it would be much better for the bank to say how shocked they were to discover unsavory goings-on by their customers, and promise to tighten up…? They saw the point.
Investigative Journalism: A Survival Guide was published in September by Palgrave Macmillan.
The book draws upon David Leigh’s four decades of reporting experience to shed light on the art of investigative journalism, from dealing with legal bullies and intelligence agencies, to withstanding conspiracy theories and negotiating with media bosses. Leigh, one of ICIJ’s founding members, also takes readers behind the scenes of some of the biggest news events of the past 40 years, including working on investigations with WikiLeaks, Edward Snowden and ICIJ.
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Cherri Bomb’s Miranda Miller Discusses The Band’s Powerful Debut Album!
Written by Jason Price on June 11, 2012
Every once in a while, a new rock band comes along that catches the ear of even the most jaded music fan. Such is the case with Cherri Bomb, that exploded onto the scene earlier this year with their powerful single “Shake The Ground” from the soundtrack of one of this year’s biggest films, “The Avengers.” The band has graced the stages of some of the world’s largest festivals, opened for rock royalty such as the Foo Fighters and Smashing Pumpkins, and is looking forward to spending part of the summer on the Vans Warped Tour..Having just released their impressive debut album, “This Is The End of Control,” released via Hollywood Records, this talented all-girl lineup is poised to take the world by storm — and they are not even out of their teens! Jason Price of the mighty Icon Vs. Icon recently caught up with guitarist Miranda Miller to discuss the band’s formation, the creation of their first kick-ass rock album, what the future holds for them and much more!
What are your first memories of music in your life?
I have been around music my whole life. My whole family is made up of musicians. My dad used to take me to see concerts and we would watch Beatles movies together. I was just always brought up around music and it has always been there. It is hard to pick one thing that is my standout memory, it has just always been there! I started out singing and my grandpa is a jazz pianist. He asked me if I wanted to take piano lessons when I was 4 years old. I said, “Sure!” Little did I know that would be my life’s passion!
Who would you cite as your biggest influences as an artist?
My biggest influence and inspiration would have to be Paul McCartney. My dad turned me on to the Beatles when I was really young and they have always been a huge influence on me and my taste in music. I have a lot of great memories of watching “Yellow Submarine” with my dad and I have all of their albums. Paul McCartney’s songwriting ability has always really inspired me. I really get inspired by a lot of musicians with differents styles. I listen to jazz, theater, rock, pop and everything else!
You ladies were all from the East Coast originally, correct?
Yeah, we were all born on the East Coast. The sisters were from New York, Julia was from New Jersey and I was from Florida. We all moved to California for better opportunities for what we wanted to do, which was music. We all just happened to find each other after we moved to California.
Let’s talk a little about that. For those who may not be familiar with the band, how did Cherri Bomb originally form?
Julie Pierce, our lead guitarist, she wanted to find an all-girl band. She put up flyers in music stores and posted things on Craigslist. She found Nia Lovelis, our drummer, first. Nia was looking for a band as well. They got together and jammed out and it worked! They went through a few other people first but I had sent them some videos of me playing and singing. When I got back from where I had been visiting, I went in and played some covers with them and it was really awesome! At that point, the last member we were looking for was a bassist. Nia’s sister, Rena, played guitar, so we asked her to pick up a bass and she was our bassist from then on!
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I am sure you answered this a million times but tell us how the name of the band came about.
Nia and Rena had a book called “Cherry Bomb: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Better Flirt, a Tougher Chick, and a Hotter Girlfriend — and to Living Life Like a Rock Star” by Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna. At the time we were trying to come up with a name for the band, they were reading that book. They told us we should read it too! After reading it, we kinda decided that name really fit our personality because it is about being a rocker chick. It was really just cute, funny and awesome, so we decided to go with that name!
Your manager is all-star drummer Samantha Maloney. What have you learned from her about music business in general? I am sure she can offer up some unique perspectives.
It has been really great having her because she has been through so much in the music business. She helps us avoid some of the mistakes that a lot of people make. We have learned so many things, the first being to wear earplugs so we don’t go deaf! [laughs] It is not so much “little lessons” as much as her constantly being there and helping us figure out what we have to do to get our music out there.
“This Is The End of Control” is a very impressive debut. Can you tell us a little about your writing process and how it shaped this album?
The whole process of writing “This Is The End of Control” was extremely creative which was awesome for all of us. It was the four of us and our producers. We would go sit in a room and someone would play a guitar riff and we would go off of that or we would pull out our poetry books and start writing some lyrics. It was great because even when we were recording, we would be recording three songs and then would have an idea for another one. We would get so excited and it became really hard to pick which songs to put on the album because we had written so many but it was so much fun!
Cherri Bomb: 'This Is The End of Control'
What does the title of the album mean to you personally?
To me, it means us taking control of where we are going with our lives. There are a lot of people who try to put their input in like, “You’ve gotta do this!” or “You’ve gotta do that!” But you know what? This is our lives, this is our band and we are going to do what we want with it, so, “This is the end of control!” [laughs]
From start to finish, what was the biggest challenge in putting this album together?
I think the biggest challenge that presented itself was being new to recording. We had recorded our EP and a few demos but this was our first time putting together an entire album. We really wanted this album to be as good as we could possibly make it. It is kinda hard to know when to stop or when to say, “That is good enough,” because, being perfectionists, we wanted everything to be perfect! [laughs] I think that was probably the biggest challenge.
What is the biggest thing you learned about yourself along the way?
I definitely learned a lot about myself through the process. I learned where I need to stop and take a break because sometimes you just push through and you forget to eat, you forget to sleep and you get so caught up in the music! I definitely discovered my limitations. I also learned, as a musician, what I needed to work on and what guitar skills I could get better at. I learned a lot of good techniques while recording which I can now use for the live shows.
At first glance a lot of people would be quick to compare you to The Runaways, which is a great compliment. Do you think it is any easier today for an all-girl band to get respect than it was back in their heyday?
I would think it was harder back then just because it hadn’t really happened yet. There weren’t any all-girl bands that had really made it. Now, there have been a few. Some people may not recognize them but there have been quite a few. Sure sometimes it is hard to gain respect but we kinda want to prove that is not what is important. What is important is our music!
You’ve played a lot of shows this summer at huge festivals, playing to huge crowds. What has that experience been like for you?
Playing in all of the places that we have placed has been absolutely amazing! We have gotten a lot of different experiences that have helped us along the way. We have also gotten a lot of advice from the people we have opened for, like the Foo Fighters and The Smashing Pumpkins. The festivals have been amazing and have exposed us to different crowds and fan bases. We have really made a strong connection with the fans, which has been awesome!
You spent a lot of time with the songs on “This Is The End of Control.” What is your favorite song to play live?
My favorite song to play live is “Shake The Ground” because it is so much fun. I don’t know how to describe it but it is so much fun to play on stage. You can feel the energy from the crowd and the other people in the band. It is amazing!
Julie Pierce and Miranda Miller
What can fans expect from your live shows?
Our live shows are definitely really energetic! It is kinda like four girls coming together and exploding! Which is definitely dangerous! [laughs]
How about music videos. Can we expect to see more of the band in that realm?
Ya know, we have actually been talking about videos. I am not sure when the next one is going to happen but we definitely want to do some more videos because they are always fun to make!
What about touring? Any clues as to what is happening there, both long and short term?
We are actually getting ready right now for Warped Tour! We are doing the July 17th through August 5th dates! We are so psyched about that! We are also going to be doing some East Coast dates and some stuff around the Warped tour.
That’s great! Sounds like you are going to have an exciting summer!
Yeah, we definitely are!
Miranda Miller of Cherri Bomb
Is touring something you look forward to even though it can be a bit grueling in the summer months?
Yeah, we love touring! Instead of getting homesick, we get “toursick!” [laughs] We just have so much fun on tour, whether it is meeting other bands, playing for new people or traveling — it is just an amazing experience!
Have you had a “Spinal Tap Moment” on stage where something totally unexpected or totally ridiculous happened to you?
[laughs] I don’t know if we have had anything as extreme as a Spinal Tap moment yet! [laughs] We have had some crazy problems on stage. We recently had a show where for one of the songs, both Julia and my guitars cut out! So the whole song became some sort of drum and bass solo! [laughs] So, we have had some ridiculous things like that but we are still waiting for our Spinal Tap moment!
As you mentioned, you got some great advice from some industry giants along your journey. What is the best piece of advice you can pass along to someone looking to make their career in the industry?
I would just say not to let anyone get in the way of what you want to do. It is your life, you only have one! So, you might as well do what you want with it!
In your opinion, what does the future hold for Cherri Bomb?
Actually, we have been talking about starting to write for a possible second album. We are always practicing for live shows and acoustic stuff. We are always working on all of those elements and hopefully something good will come out of it!
Anything you want to tell your fans before I let you go?
I would just like to thank everyone who has supported us so far. We really appreciate it and we are really excited to see where we will go next!
Thanks for your time today, Miranda! All the best to you and the girls!
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List of St. Louis area Fourth of July events canceled this year
Here is a full list of cities around the St. Louis area that have canceled Fourth of July celebrations
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Author: Kayla Wheeler
Published: 2:16 PM CDT May 8, 2020
Updated: 10:34 AM CDT July 1, 2020
ST. LOUIS — Some cities around the St. Louis area have already canceled their Fourth of July celebrations due to the coronavirus pandemic.
When COVID-19 first began impacting the area in March, several businesses temporarily closed their doors and several events were canceled or postponed.
Although some counties in the area reopened along with the state on May 4 and the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County began to reopen on May 18, some summer activities and events have been canceled.
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Here is a list of Fourth of July celebrations that have been canceled:
Fair St. Louis
On April 3, Fair St. Louis and America’s Birthday Parade canceled their Fourth of July celebrations that were scheduled to take place July 2, 3 and 4 in downtown St. Louis.
Instead of hosting in-person events, Fair St. Louis is hosting a virtual celebration. Click here for the details.
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Lake Saint Louis Ambassadors
On May 6, Lake St. Louis Ambassadors announced they would be canceling their fireworks display. The group felt the uncertainty of the coronavirus warranted the decision to cancel.
“Deciding to cancel the event was difficult and disappointing but it was proper. The socio-economic turmoil created by COVID 19 affected everyone in the Lake Saint Louis community,” the group said in a statement.
“We promise the 2021 fireworks display will be spectacular.”
Click here to read the full statement.
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In April, Webster Groves canceled the city's annual Fourth of July celebration. City leaders said fireworks, carnival and the traditional parade would be held at a later date.
The city said they would hold something called a "reverse parade."
Heritage & Freedom Fest
On April 23, O’Fallon made the decision to cancel the annual Heritage & Freedom Fest that was scheduled to take place July 2 through July 4. The cancellation includes the Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade.
“Although staff has done everything in their power to plan this year’s event, we are at a point in the planning process where there are simply too many questions and not enough answers about where we will become July,” Mayor Hennessy said on Facebook.
The city said it was working to develop an alternative event for later in the year.
On June 12, the city announced "Heritage & Freedom Fest 2.0" to be held on September 6.
Watch the video below for the details.
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On May 8, Manchester announced the city’s evening concert and firework show for the city’s Fourth of July celebration is canceled.
In addition, the city’s summer concert and movie series are canceled, and the Manchester Aquatic Center will be closed for the summer season.
Events that haven’t been canceled but will proceed with modifications includes summer camps, Beerfest, Memorial Day and sports and fitness classes.
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Lincoln County Fair
On May 6, the Lincoln County Fair Board announced the Lincoln County Fair is canceled this year. The cancellation includes the fair parade.
The board said it will release more information about options for closed livestock shows, 4-H/FFA exhibits and more.
“Thank you for your continued support of the Lincoln County Fair!!”
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Although some celebrations have been canceled, some are still going on as planned, with social distancing in mind.
The City of Edwardsville is going on with its fireworks celebration to be held July 3 at 9:15 p.m. at the Edwardsville High School track.
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The City of Grafton will be holding its fireworks display on July 2 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Grafton Riverfront.
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Companies gift Christmas hampers to staff at Addenbrooke’s Hospital to say thank you
'This has been such a fantastic joint effort from the many companies that want to thank the hospital staff for their hard work over the last few months.'
Staff at Addenbrooke’s Hospital will receive Christmas hampers packed with goodies this week as a thank you for their hard work and care during the coronavirus pandemic.
Several local companies, including Cheffins, Sainsbury’s, Arm, Marshall, CambIT, Enfield Safety and Amazon have all sponsored the hamper pack appeal which has raised over £30,000.
Corporate volunteers from Sodexo donated a day of volunteering to help make up the 624 packs – each one for 20 staff – alongside the Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) team.
Each hamper was packed full of Christmas treats for deserving staff from a delivery of 390kg of Quality Street chocolates, 1,200 boxes of chocolate truffles and half a tonne of mince pies.
In addition, 1,000 presents, the cost of which was fundraised by Cambridge Commodities, will be given to patients who will be in hospital over Christmas.
Shelly Thake, CEO of ACT, said: “This has been such a fantastic joint effort from the many companies that want to thank the hospital staff for their hard work over the last few months.
"We are so grateful to them all for getting behind us and supporting our hamper appeal, which will help us bring a little bit of Christmas cheer to all of the hospital staff.”
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There was plenty of doom and gloom on the final day of the Association of the United States Army annual conference where a panel of officials, industry leaders and academics spelled out all the problems with the service’s research, development and acquisition enterprise.
At what point will Army readiness be compromised by sharp reductions in research, development and acquisition spending, a moderator on a panel asked Heidi Shyu, assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology.
“We are already at that point,” she answered. Later, she said that the Army-owned manufacturing facilities were in a “death spiral.” R&D and acquisition accounts have dropped twice as fast as the Army top line budget over the past three years, she said. Parsing out the design and development accounts, the Army’s is now has the smallest budget of all the armed services.
“That is very disconcerting for our future,” she said Oct 15.
Overall budget reductions, last year’s government shutdown and furloughs of the civilian workforce, have all taken their tolls, she said.
Budget cuts do not equate to less work. They equate to more work as programs are strung out, Shyu said. That means more contracts have to be issued. Meanwhile, the vital contracting workforce is being “slashed and burned,” she said. One-third the budget does not mean the Army needs one-third the number of personnel to carry out the acquisition duties, she added.
With the possible return of sequestration in 2016, the Army might be writing two budgets. “It creates an enormous amount of additional work and churn on all the folks that we have in the acquisition workforce,” she said.
The furloughs had an “incredible impact on the civilian workforce’s morale,” she said. The attrition rate is increasing. “We are starting to lose people we don’t want to lose.”
As acquisition programs are stretched out, it causes more inefficiencies, Shyu noted. Purchasing items in smaller quantities equates to higher costs as opposed to buying in bulk. “It’s not better buying power. It’s much worse,” she said, referring to the Defense Department’s Better Buying Power 3.0 initiative.
The Army acquisition enterprise is being asked to deliver systems the Army needs but can’t currently do so in a timely manner, she said.
Because workloads are going down substantially in the organic industrial base — manufacturing carried out by government-owned plants — the rates the Army must pay are going up, she said. That results in fewer items that can be purchased.
“This is a death spiral that we’re in,” she said.
Congress won’t allow a Base Realignment and Closure process to reduce capacity, so there are few knobs the Army can turn, she added.
Lt. Gen. Patricia McQuistion, deputy commanding general and chief of staff of the Army Materiel Command, said the impact of budget cuts on AMC’s personnel “cannot be overstated.”
“It is having a significant impact on our people and their ability to do their work,” she said.
The budget slowdown means AMC is being given tasks to perform incrementally, which actually requires more work on the part of contracting specialists, McQuistion said. That creates headaches for industry as well, she noted.
“It really is the most inefficient way to do our operations,” she added.
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2 Giants-Padres games postponed after positive SF virus test
by: BERNIE WILSON, Associated Press
San Francisco Giants center fielder Mauricio Dubon wears a mask before the team’s baseball game against the San Diego Padres on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, in San Diego. Friday night’s game was postponed minutes before the scheduled first pitch. No reason was immediately given. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The game between San Francisco and the San Diego Padres was postponed minutes before the scheduled first pitch Friday night after someone in the Giants organization tested positive for COVID-19.
Saturday night’s game at Petco Park also was called off. The teams were scheduled to play through Sunday.
This was the first postponement due to COVID-19 for both teams. There have been 45 major league games postponed this season because of coronavirus concerns.
Both teams lined up for a moment of silence for the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and then the national anthem. But the Padres didn’t take the field and the team announced the game had been postponed.
Players from both teams lingered in and around the dugouts well after Garrett Richards was scheduled to throw the first pitch.
About a half-hour after the game was to have started, the Padres announced the reason for the postponement. A few minutes after that, the Padres filed into the stands for a team meeting.
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15 U.S. Code § 78mm - General exemptive authority
(a) Authority
Except as provided in subsection (b), but notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Commission, by rule, regulation, or order, may conditionally or unconditionally exempt any person, security, or transaction, or any class or classes of persons, securities, or transactions, from any provision or provisions of this chapter or of any rule or regulation thereunder, to the extent that such exemption is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, and is consistent with the protection of investors.
(2) Procedures
The Commission shall, by rule or regulation, determine the procedures under which an exemptive order under this section shall be granted and may, in its sole discretion, decline to entertain any application for an order of exemption under this section.
(b) Limitation
The Commission may not, under this section, exempt any person, security, or transaction, or any class or classes of persons, securities, or transactions from section 78o–5 of this title or the rules or regulations issued thereunder or (for purposes of section 78o–5 of this title and the rules and regulations issued thereunder) from any definition in paragraph (42), (43), (44), or (45) of section 78c(a) of this title.
(c) Derivatives
Unless the Commission is expressly authorized by any provision described in this subsection to grant exemptions, the Commission shall not grant exemptions, with respect to amendments made by subtitle B of the Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010, with respect to paragraphs (65), (66), (68), (69), (70), (71), (72), (73), (74), (75), (76), and (79) of section 78c(a) of this title, and sections 78j–2(a), 78j–2(b), 78j–2(c), 78m–1, 78o–10, 78q–1(g), 78q–1(h), 78q–1(i), 78q–1(j), 78q–1(k), and 78q–1(l) of this title; provided that the Commission shall have exemptive authority under this chapter with respect to security-based swaps as to the same matters that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has under the Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010 with respect to swaps, including under section 6(c) of title 7.
(June 6, 1934, ch. 404, title I, § 36, as added Pub. L. 104–290, title I, § 105(b), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3424; amended Pub. L. 111–203, title VII, § 772(a), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 1801.)
This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1) and (c), was in the original “this title”. See References in Text note set out under section 78a of this title.
The Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010, referred to in subsec. (c), is title VII of Pub. L. 111–203, July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 1641, which enacted chapter 109 (§ 8301 et seq.) of this title and enacted and amended numerous other sections and notes in the Code. Subtitle B of the Act enacted subchapter II (§ 8341 et seq.) of chapter 109 and sections 78c–3 to 78c–5, 78j–2, 78m–1, and 78o–10 of this title, amended sections 77b, 77b–1, 77e, 77q, 78c, 78c–1, 78f, 78i, 78j, 78m, 78o, 78p, 78q–1, 78t, 78u–1, 78u–2, 78bb, 78dd, 78mm, 80a–2, and 80b–2 of this title, enacted provisions set out as a note under section 77b of this title, and amended provisions set out as a note under section 78c of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 8301 of this title and Tables.
2010—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 111–203 added subsec. (c).
Amendment by Pub. L. 111–203 effective on the later of 360 days after July 21, 2010, or, to the extent a provision of subtitle B (§§ 761–774) of title VII of Pub. L. 111–203 requires a rulemaking, not less than 60 days after publication of the final rule or regulation implementing such provision of subtitle B, see section 774 of Pub. L. 111–203, set out as a note under section 77b of this title.
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Piers Morgan Blasts Meghan Markle As "A Piece Of Work"
Piers Morgan has told LBC he would refuse to meet Meghan Markle as she is "a piece of work" who drops people as soon as they're no longer of use.
The TV host made headlines around the world when he got an exclusive interview with Thomas Markle, Meghan's father, who no longer speaks to his daughter.
Speaking to LBC, she insisted he feels no guilt for the breakdown of their relationship and says he has been let down by the Duchess of Sussex.
He said: "I feel very sorry for Thomas Markle. I had a bad experience with Meghan Markle.
"I just think she is, I'm afraid a bit of a piece of work, who drops people as soon as she gets someone more important in her life. That's just my experience.
"Having known what my experience was, I then look at the way she treats her family, none of whom were at the wedding, dumps her father, dumped her first husband, dumps everybody that's no longer of use to her.
"It's not a good look.
"Maybe I'm wrong about her. Maybe we'll be back here in 20 years' time and she's turned out to be a fantastic member of the Royal Family.
"But there are lots of worrying signs, not least doing up their house with £2.5million cost to the taxpayer. That's the behaviour of a Kardashian, not somebody who married in to the Royal Family. They've got to be careful."
Piers Morgan had a bad experience with Meghan Markle. Picture: PA / LBC
When LBC's reporter Charlie Girling asked if he would be happy to meet her if she asked, Piers responded: "No, I wouldn't see her. Absolutely not.
"I was of use to her when it suited her. I was conned by her. I thought she was a nice person. I got to know her. I put her in the cab to meet Harry, never heard from her again. She'd met somebody more important and was gone, bang."
Psychopath with Piers Morgan is on ITV tonight at 9pm.
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Brian Morton is currently in his 1st year of teaching at Park View High School. Prior to his appointment at Park View High School, Brian served as band director for Manchester High School, Varina High School, Lloyd C. Bird High School, and taught elementary music in Fairfax County.
Brian is a graduate of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia where he earned his Bachelors of Music Education degree and his Masters of Music in Clarinet Performance from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. He continued his graduate studies at University of North Carolina at Greensboro where he served as a graduate assistant to Jennifer Walters, Rebecca MacLeod, and Connie McKoy.
Under his direction, his symphonic and marching bands have received numerous excellent and superior ratings at District Band assessments and have won many awards at band festival competitions. In 2012, Brian led the Manchester Lancer Bands to their first ever VBODA Honor Band Award, an award which has been repeated for a 3rd consecutive year. Bands under his leadership have earned a total of 5 Honor Band Awards. In 2014, Brian Morton received the Clyde L. Hughes Band Directors’ Award at the Hermitage Classis Marching Band Competition.
Brian is a member of the Virginia Music Educators Association and NAFME: The National Association for Music Education.
brian.morton@lcps.org
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'Today' show to broadcast live from White Sands Tuesday
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LAS CRUCES - The "Today" show is broadcasting live Tuesday, May 10, from White Sands National Monument to help the National Park Service recognize and celebrate the agency's centennial year.
Weatherman Al Roker will be at the monument during the morning broadcast along with a live crew and the public is welcome to watch from a distance.
The monument is one of several parks being featured for its unique geological resources, according to a release from White Sands National Monument.
The series, "100 Years of National Parks Today," profiles National Park Service sites as the service celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The centennial project aims to connect with, and create the next generation of park visitors, supporters and advocates.
The monument will open at 6:30 a.m., assuming there is enough light outside to avoid any safety concerns, the release said. The public will be able to see the broadcast. However, park officials are asking that they not interfere with filming activities.
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You are here: Lexxion > State Aid Blogs > State Aid Uncovered > “Good” Procedures Make “Good” State Aid: Ex Ante Conditionality for Effective Application of EU State Aid Rules
“Good” Procedures Make “Good” State Aid: Ex Ante Conditionality for Effective Application of EU State Aid Rules
12. January 2015 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides
Structural fund rules for the period 2014-2020 define ex ante conditionalities that have to be satisfied by Managing Authorities that use EU funds to grant State aid. The ex ante conditionalities aim to strengthen the administrative capacity of Managing Authorities to grant State aid correctly. The European Commission has issued guidance on arrangements that can lead to improved administrative capacity. Similar arrangements can be beneficially adopted by any public authority that grants State aid. Failure of compliance is a systemic problem. Public authorities can only gain by improving their systems and procedures.
The European Commission announced on 18 December 2014 that “Member States are invited to present proposals for strengthening national systems to ensure better State aid compliance, not only through formal checks but also through pro-active assessment of national measures in fields such as tax and on sectors in need of restructuring.”[1]However, the Commission has already provided guidance on how Member States can achieve better State aid compliance. They can meet the criteria of the “ex ante conditionalities” which are laid down in the structural funds regulation.As is well known, EU structural and investment funds may also be used to support undertakings. They are then classified as State aid, if all the criteria of Article 107(1) TFEU are satisfied. The main rules for the use of structural funds are laid down in Regulation 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the ERDF, the ESF, the CF, the EARFD and the EMFF and laying down general provisions on the ERDF, the ESF, the CF and the EMFF and repealing Council Regulation 1083/2006.[2] An annex of that Regulation imposes on Member States the obligation to demonstrate ex ante that they have the capacity to comply with State aid rules.The required ex ante conditionalities define three categories of arrangements that Member States have to put in place:
Arrangements for the effective application of Union State aid rules.
Arrangements for training and dissemination of information for staff involved in the implementation of the funds.
Arrangements to ensure administrative capacity for implementation and application of Union State aid rules.
The European Commission has elaborated the implications of these ex ante conditionalities in a document entitled “Guidance on Ex Ante Conditionalities for the European Structural and Investment Funds”.[3] Since many State aid granting authorities also utilise structural funds in their measures for the support of undertakings, they need to comply with the ex ante conditionalities. But even if they would not use any structural funds, public authorities should still take into account the guidance issued by the Commission. This is because the Commission is indicating how public authorities can avoid granting aid that contravenes EU procedural and substantive rules.
The essence of the Commission guidance can be condensed into the following motto: Good procedures make good State aid. The most convincing proof that this simple motto is right is the striking difference between the outcome of assessment of notified and non-notified aid. According to the latest statistics, only about 5% of notified aid measures are found to be incompatible with the internal market. By contrast, more than 50% of non-notified aid is declared to be incompatible with the internal market. These outcomes differ by a factor of 10. The true difference is probably larger, as the Commission discovers only a subset of the measures which are implemented without prior notification and approval. The upshot of this simple statistical comparison is that where Member States do not have in place good procedures for identifying measures that contain State aid and procedures for notifying such measures, they are significantly more likely to design and implement measures that contain aid which is not compliant with current rules.
The Commission guidance
The Commission has elaborated the three elements of the ex ante conditionalities in the structural funds Regulation as follows:
1. Arrangements for the effective application of Union State aid rules in the field of ESI Funds:
1.1 Measures are in place to prevent the granting of illegal aid
Systematic verification to ensure that measures are covered by a Commission decision or the GBER.
Consultation with authority with State aid expertise.
1.2 Capacity to enforce recovery orders with respect to both illegal and incompatible aid.
1.3 Capacity to ensure proper controls of compliance with the GBER and approved schemes.
Procedures for checking eligibility and compatibility conditions.
1.4 Appropriate knowledge about any aid granted, including de minimis aid.
Procedures for complete, accurate and timely reporting and publication of aid granted.
2. Arrangements for training and dissemination of information for staff involved in the implementation of the funds:
2.1 Existence of effective training strategy with quantitative indicators.
2.2 System of dissemination and exchange of information and experience and publication of guidance documents.
3. Arrangements to ensure administrative capacity for implementation and application of Union State aid rules:
3.1 Existence of a central body having the administrative capacity (sufficient number and qualified staff) to give substantive practical and legal advice.
3.2 Provision of appropriate technical assistance (e.g. guidance documents, external experts).
Will the ex ante conditionalities improve compliance with State aid rules?
The answer depends on the reply to a prior question: Why do Member States fail to notify and apply State aid correctly? Although it may not be immediately obvious, there is a link between failure to notify and failure to apply correctly.
When a public authority is aware that it has to notify a measure, it will investigate which rules apply to its situation and eventually re-design whatever measure it wants to implement so that it is conform with those rules. It may not follow the most straight forward route, it may waste resources in the process of finding out the right design and it may not apply its measure in the most efficient manner, but it will eventually comply with the letter if not the spirit of EU rules.
The failure of Member States to conform with the relevant rules has three possible causes: ignorance, ineptitude and political calculation. A public authority may not be aware that State aid law applies to it and its measures [ignorance], or, in case it is aware, it may fail to mobilise its resources and properly coordinate its various departments so that they take appropriate action, without penalizing those who fail in their duties [ineptitude], or it is aware of its State aid obligations but decides at the highest level to disregard them [political calculation].
All three causes [ignorance, ineptitude, political calculation] are symptoms of a wider systemic failure. Any public organization that provides support to undertakings should be aware of State aid rules and should have procedures in place for determining whether its actions are in conformity with those rules. Any public authority should have procedures in place for ensuring that its staff and various departments do not ignore with impunity their obligations under State aid rules. And any public authority should have safeguards that prevent its decision-making bodies from either accidental or willful infringements of relevant law.
The guidance issued by the Commission addresses to a large extent the root causes of these systemic failures. But it seems to me that two additional safeguards are necessary to discourage willful infringement, especially when national or local politicians intervene and make it exceedingly difficult for officials to carry out their duties properly.
The first safeguard would function as a trigger. It would alert public authorities to the existence of potential problems. Any public authority that grants State aid should not only have access to an expert entity for advice, as suggested by the Commission’s guidance, but in fact it should be under obligation to obtain its opinion about the compatibility of the measure it proposes to implement. This opinion does not have to be binding, but at least it should confirm the absence of any irregularities. Moreover, the opinion does not have to be sought for each measure. It can be obtained for, say, the annual programme of the implementing authority. If any irregularity is identified, then the authority concerned would be expected to revise its measures accordingly. The seeking and the granting of advice and opinions would make it easier for problems to be identified.
The second extra safeguard would function as a brake to non-compliance. Incentives for compliance would be strengthened further by making the authorities that willfully infringe the rules bear more directly and quickly the consequences of their decisions. Since all public authorities are audited by national audit bodies, the latter should be obliged also to investigate compliance with State aid rules and report any irregularities directly to the Commission. In fact the seeking and granting of advice, which is mentioned in the previous paragraph, would also leave behind an “audit trail” that would make it easier for the Commission, EU auditors or national auditors to discover problematic measures. The reporting of irregularities to the Commission should not require any significant changes in the legal systems of Member States. After all, Article 108(3) of the Treaty is directly applicable. But it will again raise the probability of detection.
Both of the additional safeguards proposed here would increase the likelihood of uncovering problematic cases and would improve the transparency of national subsidy schemes. Recent research in the prevention of driving under the influence of alcohol [drunk driving] has found that the chances of being caught and the perception that there is a higher chance of being caught have a more deterrent effect than making the actual punishment harsher.[4]
In the field of State aid the punishment for Member States that flout the rules has not really changed since the inception of the European Economic Community in 1958. In fact, the only punishment, if it can be still called punishment, is the obligation to recover incompatible State aid. Therefore, Member States are more likely to respond to other means of motivating them to improve their compliance record. Applying to the State aid regime the same logic as that of the deterrence of drunk driving, if the probability of detection of faulty measures is raised and with it, the perception of being found out [e.g. through ex post control by auditors or the Commission], public authorities should be more incentivised to improve their compliance with State aid rules.
In the press release of 18 December 2014 mentioned at the beginning of this article, Member States were also “invited to work with the Commission on a roadmap to improve transparency to inform citizens where their money has gone. If greater transparency makes it possible, the Commission would also consider further reductions in reporting obligations.” Not only does the Commission recognise the value of increased transparency, it seems to be willing to compensate Member States with less reporting. Presumably that should reduce administrative costs for Member States. This is a trade-off that is not contrary to their interests.
The structural fund rules for the period 2014-2020 define a number of ex ante conditionalities that have to be met by Managing Authorities that use structural funds to grant State aid. The ex ante conditionalities aim to strengthen the administrative capacity of Managing Authorities to provide State aid correctly. The European Commission has issued guidance on the nature of arrangements that lead to improvement of administrative capacity. Similar arrangements can be beneficially adopted by any public authority that grants State aid. Failure to comply with State aid rules is a systemic problem. Public authorities can only gain by improving their systems and procedures.
Ultimately, however, the record of compliance with State aid rules can be raised only when public authorities know that non-compliance will be more easily detected. This can be achieved by making non-compliance more visible and by reporting it more readily and quickly to the Commission.
[1] Press release, State aid: Commission turns State aid modernisation into action and calls for better cooperation with Member States to boost growth, IP/14/2783. The press release can be accessed at: http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-2783_en.htm.
[2] O.J., L 347, 20/12/2013, http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32013R1303.
[3] The document can be accessed at: http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/sources/docgener/informat/2014/eac_guidance_esif_part2_en.pdf.
[4] See Yiqun Chen and Frank Sloan, Subjective beliefs, deterrence, and the propensity to drive while intoxicated, 15 December 2014. Their paper can be accessed at: http://www.voxeu.org/article/detection-sanctions-and-drunk-driving.
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Piccadilly Circus restaurants, London
Piccadilly Circus sits right at the very heart of London's city centre, ensuring that in easy walking distance of the square you will find eating-out options for the family. There are few restaurants in Leicester Square itself. However, in the surrounding area, you will find everything from high-end restaurants for a glamorous night out to fast food joints for an affordable meal for the whole family.
This page will provide an overview to the eating options in Piccadilly Circus. You will find advice on signs to look out for to make decisions on some of the best places for you. You will also find listings of some of the popular Piccadilly Circus restaurants.
Each listing will provide a link to a page with further information where you will be able to look into the location, contact details, what to expect, and how to book each restaurant. Each restaurant has been categorised by what kind of cuisine it offers: Indian, Japanese, Pizza/ Italian, High-end, Lebanese and Family. This should make it easier for you to find what you are after.
Advice on eating out in Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is at the very heart of tourist London - this means that the essential thing to remember when you are searching for your lunch or dinner spot is to avoid tourist traps. There is the odd restaurant around Leicester square where the standard of the food does not reflect the prices - these are, of course, the ones to avoid. The important thing to remember is that:
Sometimes one of the best places to eat are off the beaten track - don't be afraid to head down the smaller streets around the square.
A crowd is normally a good sign - especially if the crowd is made up largely of the nationality of people of the cuisine that the restaurant is serving (Japanese locals, for example, will know where some of the best Japanese spots are).
Accolades are a promising sign - keep an eye out in the restaurant windows for recent awards from establishments such as Time Out, Zagat and Frommers.
Piccadilly Circus has restaurants to suit, whether you are having dinner on the hop or have an occasion planned. In many of the establishments, there will be no need to book in advance - you will be able to arrive and get a table without a reservation. However, if you are eating in one of the more formal restaurants or if you are arriving with a big group, it is worth booking in advance. Take a look at each individual listing for advice on whether you should book in advance.
When you are in Piccadilly Circus it is worth remembering that you are less than ten minutes' walk from Soho. Soho is one of the best areas in the whole of London to sample some of the best food. For a full guide to the restaurants in Soho, see our Guide to Eating Out in Soho.
There is a wealth of Indian restaurants in the area surrounding Piccadilly Circus. You will be able to find both modern places putting a new spin on Indian cuisine and traditional establishments offering the highest standard of Asian food. For a guide to Indian restaurants in Piccadilly Circus and the surrounding area, see our Guide to Eating Out in Indian Restaurants in Piccadilly Circus.
Pizza/ Italian restaurants in the area
Pizzerias are preferred options if you would like a meal out that won't break the bank. They tend to appeal to everybody, and you can enjoy a laidback pizza and a glass of wine in an informal setting. There are a wide range of pizzerias in and around Piccadilly Circus ranging from more grown-up options to ones that the kids will love. For a full guide to the pizza options in Piccadilly Circus and the surrounding area, see our Guide to Pizzerias in Piccadilly Circus.
Japanese and Sushi restaurants
Around Piccadilly Circus you will find some of the best sushi restaurants in the whole of London. For a guide to where to head for Japanese restaurants in and around Piccadilly Circus, see our Guide to Japanese eateries in Piccadilly Circus.
If you are interested in sushi in particular, check out our Guide to Sushi Restaurants in Piccadilly Circus.
High-end restaurants
Piccadilly Circus has an outstanding sense of occasion - the towering old buildings, large billboards and crowds of people. This makes it a suitable place to head for a fancy meal out with your friends, family or partner. The Criterion sits directly on Piccadilly Circus and is the ultimate in glamour and occasion. For details, see our Guide to the Criterion in Piccadilly Circus.
The Criterion Restaurant in Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus and the surrounding streets are places to head to if you would like to discover some cuisines that you have never tried before. Lebanese is just one of a great number of exotic foods that can be found in restaurants in the area. Noura is a popular Lebanese restaurant less than one minute's walk from Piccadilly Circus - for details, see our Guide to Noura Restaurant in Piccadilly Circus.
Noura Lebanese Restaurant in Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is an excellent area for finding restaurants for the whole family. It is an area that is packed with entertainment centres, museums and cinemas. This ensures that there are also a great deal of places to eat that will appeal to the kids.
Rainforest café
Rainforest café appeals directly to kids, with a youthful menu and lots of gimmicks in the restaurant.
Rainforest Cafe near Piccadilly Circus
If you are looking for a more affordable option, McDonalds does the trick. See our Guide to McDonalds in Piccadilly Circus.
Piccadilly Circus and the surrounding area is a place to bring the kids for some fun lunch or dinner. On the small street that links Piccadilly Circus to Leicester Square, you will find the Trocadero Centre (home to the Rainforest Cafe - see above). In the Trocadero centre, you will find a whole host of fast food joints that the kids will love. Also, Leicester Square itself offers a wide range of restaurants that will appeal to the young ones in the family - places such as Chiquitos and Burger King. For details of where to take the family, see our Guide to Places to Eat in Leicester Square.
Piccadilly Circus is a place that has a generous offering of eateries to suit all tastes and budgets. Before you go there, take a look at the options that are available to you and do some advance planning - this will help you to find some of the best offerings and to make bookings if necessary. Get yourselves sorted and you're sure to be in for a delicious treat in one of the eateries in or around Piccadilly Circus.
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Surprise! New Policy in Illinois Forbids 'Anti-Trans' Couples From Adopting...
Everyone knows the left is pushing the trannydom and they're pushing it hard (that's what he/she/ze said). Especially for the younglings (read NY Medicaid to Cover ‘Puberty Blockers,’ Transgender Surgery for Kids). Better to get them while they're young and impressionable, before they're plagued with the curse of common sense. Their latest attempt at getting the kiddies in their talons? Banning "anti-tranny" social workers and foster parents in Illinois...
The science-deniers are running the LGBTQ show over at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), and dissenters will not be tolerated.
The department’s new “enhanced” policies promoting the “well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) children and youth in the Department’s care” ratchet in one direction only: encouraging children towards LGBTQ identities. DCFS has drawn a rainbow-colored line in the sand, announcing it “will not tolerate exposing LGBTQ children and youth to staff/providers who are not supportive of children and youths’ right to self-determination of sexual/gender identity.”
In other words, if you think pumping your adopted tyke full of puberty blockers and estrogen is a bad idea, you're a transphobic bigot who's unfit to care for children.
Never mind that pediatricians, aka highly trained health professionals who specialize in the kiddos, think this push to gender-swap all the eight-year-olds is institutional child abuse. What do those nerds with all those college credits in the hard sciences know? The real experts are the unshaven, non-binary lesbians with PhDs in gender studies from BuzzFeed U.
There's a yuge push from the left to mold these lads and lasses in their own image. The only thing standing in their way are pesky parents who have the audacity to want what's best for their kids. Now that hurdle has been cleared, leftists are forever free to fill the adopted implings of Illinois with Marxism and tales of little boys in dresses. Let the brainwashing education begin...
The left is hellbent on creating a collectivist utopia where everyone looks alike, thinks alike, and stays in line. If anyone dares question their judgment, they're tarred, feathered, and promptly sent to parts unknown. All in the name of tolerance. It's a brave new world they're trying to form, and you and I are not a part of it.
While we're on the subject...
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Two Suicides Reportedly Linked to the Ashley Madison Info Leak
August 24, 2015 9:45 AM PST
Last week, adult affair website Ashley Madison was hacked and the personal info of millions of people who had registered was made publicly available to the Internet. According to reports, the leak has triggered extortion crimes and has already led to two unconfirmed reports of suicides, Canadian police said Monday.
via NY Post:
The company behind Ashley Madison is offering a $500,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of members of a group that hacked the site.
Hackers last week released detailed records on millions of people registered with the website, a month after a break-in at Ashley Madison’s parent company, Toronto-based Avid Life Media Inc. The website, whose slogan is, “Life is short. Have an affair,” is marketed to facilitate extramarital affairs.
Toronto police acting staff Supt. Bryce Evans said the hack is having an “enormous social and economic fallout.”
“This hack is one of the largest data breaches in the world,” Evans said. “This is affecting all of us. The social impact behind this leak, we’re talking about families, we’re talking about children, we’re talking about wives, their male partners.”
The hackers who took responsibility for the break-in had accused the website’s owners of deceit and incompetence, and said the company refused to bow to their demands to close the site. The hackers referred to themselves as the Impact Team.
Evans said the hackers released the entire Ashley Madison client list, which claims to have more than 30 million users worldwide. He said the hackers also sent a taunting message to the company CEO and released his emails.
Evans said there are confirmed cases of criminals attempting to extort Ashley Madison clients by threatening to expose them unless payment is received.
The police official did not offer further details of the unconfirmed suicides. He also said hate crimes may be connected to the hack but did not provide details.
Evans addressed the hackers directly, saying their actions are “illegal and will not be tolerated.”
“This is your wake-up call,” he said. A representative of the US Department of Homeland Security attended the news conference.
Love muffins, heed this as a warning. None of your online activities are completely safe. While it’s reasonable to expect certain things will stay private, nothing’s guaranteed.
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Vol. 40 No. 13 · 5 July 2018
The Journalistic Exemption
Jo Glanville writes about the Data Protection Act
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When the first Data Protection Act was passed in 1984, it was estimated that there were 200,000 computers in the UK holding personal data, defined in the legislation as information relating to a living individual that could identify them. The Act stipulated that any computer holding such data would have to be registered by a newly appointed data protection registrar. When Parliament was asked to agree the registrar’s salary, the MP for Wrexham remarked that £35,000 was a lot of money: ‘I doubt whether many people are worth that much.’ Today, his successor, the information commissioner, is paid £180,000 a year, more than the prime minister, and we are way past the point of being able to count, let alone attempt to register, all the computers, apps and storage systems that hold personal data. The new Data Protection Act passed in May defines personal data as any information relating to an identified or identifiable living individual; as well as our names, addresses and dates of birth, this now includes markers of our digital identities, such as IP addresses and biometric data. The new legislation brings into law the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that came into force across the EU in May.
GDPR replaces the Data Protection Directive 1995, which was the first attempt to harmonise EU law in this area. Data controllers, who decide the purposes for which and manner in which people’s personal data will be used, and data processors, who deal with the data – collect it, store it, amend it, implement its use – on behalf of the controller, must observe certain principles. Among other things, the data they control and process ‘must be accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date’; it must be ‘adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary’ to the purpose for which it is used; it must be ‘kept in a form which permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary’. Consent, transparency and accountability are the watchwords, and the threshold is especially high for categories of data classed as ‘sensitive’: a person’s racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs; whether or not they belong to a trade union; their health records and details of their sex lives. Unlike the 1995 directive, GDPR is legally binding. Not only do we now have to ‘opt in’, to give explicit consent for the use of our data (no more ending up on mailing lists because you didn’t notice the opt-out box), but both data controllers and processors will be liable to fines for breaches. (The Data Protection Act makes company directors personally liable: EU member states were allowed to determine the penalties under the GDPR.) The maximum fine in the UK used to be £500,000 (the Crown Prosecution Service was fined £325,000 in May for losing unencrypted DVDs containing recordings of police interviews), but under GDPR it will be €20 million, or 4 per cent of annual worldwide turnover, whichever is higher.
The Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal was a reminder, were it needed, of how easily our data can be obtained and misused. It is vulnerable to companies, hackers, blaggers, the media, advertisers, public authorities, the intelligence services and the police. The new legislation gives us, in our parallel identity as ‘data subjects’, extensive control over our personal information. Following the introduction of the ‘right to be forgotten’ by the Court of Justice of the European Union in the Google Spain case of 2014, GDPR also enshrines the right to demand the erasure of personal data; if a request is upheld, the data controller will have to ensure that third parties with whom they have shared it delete it too. But such rights come at a price. There are concerns about the consequences for freedom of expression.
Personal information and human stories are the raw material of journalism. The right to privacy is often in tension with journalistic inquiry. But in recent years there have been several cases, brought into the spotlight by the Leveson Inquiry, where journalists’ acquisition and use of personal data has been in outright violation of the law. In 2003 the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) carried out Operation Motorman, which uncovered an extensive illegal trade in confidential personal data. The main player was a private investigator Steve Whittamore, who had access through his contacts to DVLA records and BT accounts, and had supplied information to 305 journalists – the Observer, the Daily Mirror and the Daily Mail were among the newspapers that used his services. In March this year, the self-confessed blagger turned whistleblower John Ford revealed the tactics he had used over a period of 15 years up to 2010 to obtain information illegally for newspapers; on one occasion he impersonated William Hague on the phone to get access to his bank account. Many believe that such malpractice continues.
But the new laws are not intended to impede the business of legitimate daily journalism. The Data Protection Act recognises the ‘special importance of the public interest in the freedom of expression and information’, and allows exemptions for journalistic, literary, artistic and academic expression where data is processed with a view to publication, where there is a reasonable belief that publication is in the public interest and that compliance would be ‘incompatible with the special purposes’. At the same time, the Act makes no distinction between personal and private data, between information that many of us might reveal in the course of our daily lives and the most intimate details that we might only share with our partner or doctor. In its guidelines for journalists (due to be replaced by a statutory code), the ICO states that ‘anything about a person can be personal data, even if it is innocuous or widely known.’ That might include a person’s job, education, the town they live in and the organisations they belong to.
The strength of the journalistic exemption has yet to be properly tested in litigation. ‘That can pose difficulties,’ according to Nicola Cain, a leading media lawyer ‘both prior to publication and when faced with a complaint, as the boundaries may be unclear, especially to those who are unfamiliar with the area.’ The very lack of certainty, in other words, might have a chilling effect. Over the past few years, data protection claims against the media have increased. It appears that they are being deployed as a new form of reputation management: there is no time limitation on claims, no defence for truth or honest opinion, and no requirement to demonstrate serious harm, as there is with libel. Every stage in the practice of journalism is potentially vulnerable to challenge under data protection laws – from researching a story to maintaining archives. Challenges can range from a request that a wedding announcement be removed (this is an actual instance), not because it was inaccurate, but simply because one of the parties no longer wished it to be public, to a ‘subject access request’ for all the information that a newspaper holds about an individual. ‘It can be used to seize up an organisation, halt you and distract you,’ one lawyer said to me. In another recent instance, an individual asked that their name be removed from a story in which they were identified. The story itself was of substantial public interest, but the newspaper found it hard to argue that the reference to the individual was itself in the public interest, since they were incidental to the story, included primarily to add context and colour. One media lawyer told me that newspapers often now self-censor rather than risk potentially costly legal battles; some are reassessing the limits of public interest and the parameters of reporting.
Lord Leveson proposed significantly limiting the scope of the exemption for journalism and giving the information commissioner stronger enforcement powers. Conducted in the long wake of his inquiry, the passage through Parliament of the new Data Protection Act became the occasion for further battles over press regulation. The Lords made two attempts to vote through costs provisions that would have severely penalised media organisations prosecuted for data protection violations – even if they ended up winning the case – if they weren’t signed up to a recognised regulator. They also voted for an inquiry into unlawful data processing and other improper conduct by news publishers. (The inquiry was rejected in the Commons by a narrow majority, while the costs provisions were ultimately withdrawn from the bill.) An earlier draft of the bill dropped an extension to the role of the information commissioner: there were concerns that the commissioner would acquire the power to censor articles before publication. In the last stages before the bill was passed, the government made concessions – including a five-yearly review by the ICO of media compliance with data protection laws and a report by the secretary of state every three years on the effectiveness of the press’s procedures for alternative dispute resolution – which once again raised concerns about the potential for state interference in the regulation of the media.
Archives are vulnerable. A newspaper report, for example, that may have been of significant public interest when it was published ten years ago might be open to challenge regarding its continuing relevance, accuracy or public interest. The government has given assurances that archives will be protected, but the Data Protection Act leaves room for doubt: the exemptions made may not apply to material that is likely to cause data subjects ‘substantial damage or substantial distress’.
In 2008 Max Mosley took the News of the World to court for invading his privacy after the newspaper published photographs – and, online, video footage – from a sex party it had secretly filmed, and which it described in the accompanying story as a Nazi orgy. The court awarded Mosley unprecedented damages of £60,000, having found no evidence to support the paper’s allegation that the party had a Nazi theme (the NoW had given this as the basis of its claim that the story was in the public interest). The same year, Mosley went to the European Court of Human Rights arguing that the media should have to give advance notice when they intend to publish stories about people’s private lives – the case was rejected. And in February this year, Mosley sought the removal of stories referring to the party from the online archives of the Daily Mail, the Daily Mirror, the Sun and the Times. The now notorious story has been so widely reported and referred to that it would be all but impossible to wipe from the public domain. The irony is that Mosley’s pursuit of the press over the past decade has ensured not only that the News of the World’s story remains in the news, but that it is now of greater public interest than when it was first published.
Mosley has also taken issue with reports that he has personally financed and exerts influence on the press regulator Impress, an independent body set up in the wake of the Leveson Inquiry and the first to be recognised under the Royal Charter. It has 106 members – Ipso, the dominant, industry-funded regulator, has 1500 – and no national newspaper has joined. Impress has underlined the importance of placing a firewall between itself and its donors to guarantee its independence. It is funded by the Independent Press Regulation Trust, whose donations come solely from the Alexander Mosley Charitable Trust. The News Media Association is currently challenging the state-backed recognition of Impress in the Court of Appeal (after losing in the High Court last year); it’s the latest stage in a face-off between the media and the press regulation lobby represented by Hacked Off, which is taking the government to court this autumn over its decision to cancel the second part of the Leveson Inquiry.
Perhaps the most significant of Mosley’s legal successes have been in the suits he brought against Google in the French and German courts to prevent it returning search results in those countries linking to the photographs published by the News of the World. Many categories of online content are not covered by the exemptions for freedom of expression under GDPR, including search engine indexing (the service provided by Google and others that answers our searches for information), social networking, general self-expression by individuals, evaluation sites and rating sites. Daphne Keller of Stanford Law School has warned that the ambiguity of the law on these matters will lead to the censorship of legitimate content. Data subjects can, for example, require controllers to restrict access to online content by making an allegation of its inaccuracy, even before it has been determined whether or not their claim is valid. Data protection law is, as Keller sees it, ‘a powerful new tool for abusive claimants to hide information from the public’.
Google, in its most recent transparency report, recorded that since the ‘right to be forgotten’ case in 2014, it has received requests that it delist more than 2.5 million URLs. It has accepted and acted on 44 per cent of these requests; 18 per cent of the URLs delisted since January 2016 are categorised as news. Earlier this year, Google tried (and failed) to take advantage of the journalistic exemption in its argument at the first ‘right to be forgotten’ case to be heard in the UK. The media is concerned that claimants will be able to bypass the protections for journalism by getting Google to delist stories that may be of public interest. While Google informs the media of stories that will be delisted, it does not provide the grounds of the complaint; the original publisher isn’t informed when delisting claims against Google are heard by the ICO.
Newspapers are already reporting a rise in requests for the removal of content since the passage of the new legislation. It is now nearly a decade since the European Commission launched its data protection strategy, but it is the courts that will have to continue to weigh the balance between privacy and freedom of expression. Meanwhile, the government is committed to retaining the principles of GDPR after Brexit, but that hasn’t stopped the Home Affairs Select Committee issuing an alarming report detailing the potential for problems after we leave the EU. Certain items in the Data Protection Act, among them an exemption that may deny individuals access to Home Office data on their immigration cases, may not meet EU standards. The failure to include the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights in the withdrawal bill is likely to affect not only data protection but other essential rights too. Freedom of expression may turn out to be the least of our worries.
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Malaco Records » Artists » Gospel » Spencer Taylor & The Highway QC’s
Spencer Taylor & The Highway QC’s
The Highway QC’s would be guaranteed a permanent spot in the history of gospel music for no other reason than two of American music’s biggest superstars, Sam Cooke and Johnnie Taylor, were once the group’s lead vocalists. But there is much more to the Highway QC’s story.
Formed in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood in the mid-1940s, the original Highway QC’s consisted of brothers Lee and Jake Richardson, Gus Treadwell, Creadell Copeland and Marvin Jones. The youth were affectionately referred to as the Soul Stirrers Juniors because they received vocal coaching from R.B. Robinson of the Soul Stirrers, employed Soul Stirrers vocal techniques and substituted for the Stirrers on their radio program when the elder group was out of town.
The QC’s received their first professional break when they sang on a September 26, 1948, program at Chicago’s Wendell Phillips High School, opening for national acts such as the Fairfield Four, Flying Clouds of Detroit and the Soul Stirrers. Donning blue uniforms with matching white pocket-handkerchiefs, the QC’s hit harmonies like their idols.
Louis Tate, a steelworker who attended the Wendell Phillips program, was impressed by the young men and offered to be their manager. Under Tate’s leadership, the QC’s traveled to cities such as Detroit, where they caught the ear of the Reverend C.L. Franklin. Memphis radio personality Reverend Dwight “Gatemouth” Moore invited them to perform on his program over 50,000-watt WDIA. The QC’s secured their own 15-minute radio show that aired Sunday mornings on Chicago’s WIND, coming on the air with their theme, When We Bow in the Evening at the Altar.
What most sold the QC’s to the gospel audience was the warm smile, personality and relaxed singing of Sam Cooke, who joined the QC’s in 1947. When the Soul Stirrers recruited Cooke in 1951 to replace their departing lead, Rebert Harris, the QC’s enlisted sound-alike singer Johnnie Taylor. It was while Taylor was in the lineup that the QC’s secured a deal with Vee-Jay Records. They scored a big hit in 1955 with Somewhere to Lay My Head. They followed with more popular singles such as Pray, I’ll Trust His Word, He Lifted My Burdens and the buoyant I Dreamed Heaven Was Like This.
By early 1956, the QC’s added another Taylor to its ranks. Spencer Taylor (no relation to Johnnie) was a fortuitous acquisition because he would lead the quartet for the next 60-plus years. Spencer Taylor migrated to Chicago around 1947 and began attending Greater Harvest Baptist Church, where he met and sang with the Holy Wonders. Taylor entered the service and was recruited by the Highway QC’s when he returned to civilian life in late 1955.
In 1957, several original QC’s left to focus on family and work responsibilities. Meanwhile, the Soul Stirrers came recruiting again, this time sweeping up Johnnie Taylor to take Sam Cooke’s place after Cooke departed to chase pop stardom. Spencer Taylor assumed lead duties and recruited former Holy Wonders singers James Walker and Chris Flowers to fill the gaps.
The new iteration of the QC’s became nearly as popular as the Soul Stirrers. With Spencer Taylor on lead and the addition of guitarist Arthur Crume from the Swan Silvertones, the QC’s released a string of hits for Vee-Jay Records during the 1950s and 1960s, including He Said (1960), Do You Love Him (1961) and All Men Are Made By God (1962). The group moved to Peacock after Vee-Jay went bankrupt in 1966. From 1975 to 1983, the QC’s recorded several albums for Savoy Records, including You Don’t Know How Blessed You Are, Do You Love Him and Something’s on My Mind (That’s Worrying Me).
The group’s current record label, Malaco/4Winds, released It Hasn’t Always Been Easy in 2007, which includes a new version of Somewhere to Lay My Head, and Work a Miracle in 2010, with the title track and Since Jesus Came Into My Life as radio singles. Spencer Taylor appeared on Malaco Records’ Legends of Quartet, alongside Thomas Spann (Brooklyn All Stars), Jo Jo Wallace and Horace Thompson (Sensational Nightingales), Willie Rogers (Soul Stirrers), Clay and Cleve Graham (Pilgrim Jubilees) and Percy Griffin (Swanee Quintet).
Octogenarian Spencer Taylor continues to lead the Highway QC’s, now comprised of a new generation of singers, including his sons, although QC’s veterans Stanley Richardson and Joseph Britt join the group at appearances from time to time. In March 2017, Spencer Taylor received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Stellar Awards at its celebration in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Highway QC’s continue to record and tour as indefatigably as ever.
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Marko Djeska (Dješka) was born in 1983, in Osijek, Croatia. His degree was in animation and new media at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb, completed in 2011. He drew comics from a young age, but as a professional he started in 2010 by publishing many short comics in a magazine called StripOs, Croatia.
In 2012 he won an award for the best young comic artist at the traditional comic festival “Salon stripa” in Vinkovci, Croatia, and in 2013 he won the 2nd award for the best comic artist on the 15th “Balkans Festival of Young Comics Creators” in Leskovac, Serbia. Along with animation and comics, he is an illustrator, animation director, scriptwriter and storyboard artist. He lives in Zagreb and Osijek and currently spends a lot of time in residencies across Europe while he is working on the preproduction of his project for a TV series/comic/video game.
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New Directors/New Films 2004
Mar 24–Apr 4, 2004
Now in its 33rd year, the renowned New Directors/New Films festival, jointly presented by The Film Society of Lincoln Center and The Museum of Modern Art, introduces New York audiences to the work of emerging or not-yet-established filmmakers from around the world, many of whom introduce their films. This year, the festival will take place at three venues: Alice Tully Hall, Walter Reade Theater (both at Lincoln Center), and MoMA at The Gramercy Theatre. Five films made in 2003 have already been selected for the 2004 edition of the festival: Pjer Zalica’s Fuse (Bosnia/Herzegovina); Heiner Saleem’s Vodka Lemon (Armenia); Vicente Amorim’s The Middle of the World (Brazil); Kim Ki-Duk’s Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter…Spring (South Korea); and Byambasuren Davaa and Luigi Falorni’s The Story of the Weeping Camel (Mongolia/Germany).
New Directors/New Films 2004 was organized by a selection committee consisting of Mary Lea Bandy, Chief Curator, Laurence Kardish, Senior Curator, and Jytte Jensen, Curator, Department of Film and Media, The Museum of Modern Art; and Marian Masone, Associate Director of Programming, Joanna Ney, Producer, Special Projects, and Richard Peña, Program Director, The Film Society of Lincoln Center.
This film series is a part of New Directors/New Films.
The festival is sponsored by National Geographic Traveler. Additional support is provided by the Irene Diamond Fund, the Julien J. Studley Foundation, The Junior Associates of The Museum of Modern Art, and public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts.
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Everything You Need To Know About Ashwagandha, The Wellness World's Favorite Adaptogen
Functional Medicine Practitioner By William Cole, IFMCP, DNM, D.C.
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Will Cole, IFMCP, DNM, D.C., is a leading functional medicine practitioner with a certification in natural medicine and a doctor of chiropractic degree.
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Adaptogens are powerful herb and plant medicines that have been shown to help support and balance various parts of the body. Go to any café, restaurant, or beauty shop these days, and you’ll be sure to find a menu filled with elixirs, dishes, and products sprinkled with these popular herbs.
While there are quite a few types of adaptogens to choose from depending on what you are looking for, a handful have reached more of a "celeb status" than others. And if there was one adaptogen that has reigned supreme in the wellness world, it's ashwagandha.
But this herb is no stranger to controversy. One minute you’re reading about how amazing it is for helping you stay on top of your wellness game, and the next you hear that it can actually be a trigger for nagging symptoms. What’s a wellness-conscious person to do? Here's the lowdown on what exactly ashwagandha does, its benefits, and its side effects.
The benefits of ashwagandha.
The use of ashwagandha can be traced back more than 2,500 years, and it is highly revered in ayurvedic medicine for its value as a multipurpose herb that brings healing to so many different areas of the body. Here are a few of its benefits that have been supported by preliminary research:
1. It can reduce stress.
Ashwagandha can help regulate your body’s stress hormone, cortisol, which can make you feel more calm and potentially soothe adrenal fatigue—a condition that causes extreme fatigue, body aches, and muscle pain—by supporting the brain-adrenal (HPA) axis, too.
2. It's an immunity booster.
In ayurvedic medicine, ashwagandha is commonly used to help boost the immune system after an illness. Your immune system contains two different types of white blood cells, called TH1 and TH2. Just like a seesaw, they need to stay balanced—if one gets out of control, it throws your immune system out of whack, which can contribute to inflammation and autoimmune conditions.
3. It supports a healthy thyroid.
Ashwagandha can do wonders for boosting an underactive thyroid. In fact, one study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that after just eight weeks of supplementing with ashwagandha, patients with a thyroid disorder had much healthier TSH and T4 levels, and therefore more normal thyroid function.
4. It may help calm anxiety.
One study showed that people who took just two months of ashwangandha supplementation had reductions in anxiety of up to 44 percent.
5. It enhances brain health.
Ashwagandha was found to have a neuroprotective effect for people with conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. It has also been shown to promote the formation of dendrites, which are essential to brain health.
6. It helps regulate blood sugar levels.
In some cases, ashwagandha has been shown to help manage symptoms of diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity as well as lowering blood glucose levels.
7. It's a powerful antioxidant.
A regular dose of ashwagandha can help give you a youthful glow thanks to its next-level antioxidants. It also increases levels of glutathione and superoxide dismutase, which fight off the free radicals that contribute to signs of aging.
8. It may inhibit the spread of cancer.
Ashwagandha has been shown in multiple studies to significantly fight the growth of various types of cancer. Specifically, ashwagandha was able to inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells and slow cell division in breast tumors. It was also linked to melanoma cell death in cases of skin cancer. It has also been shown to stimulate the production of immune-supporting white blood cells that are often depleted during chemotherapy.
The side effects of ashwagandha.
Ashwagandha in its recommended dose is generally safe for pretty much everyone, but there are a few side effects to consider.
1. It can cause gut problems.
Yes, there can be too much of a good thing! Large doses of ashwagandha have been shown to cause diarrhea and stomach pain.
2. It might raise thyroid hormone levels.
Ashwagandha might raise thyroid hormone levels, so people with an overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism should be more cautious. If you suspect you have a thyroid problem, ask your doctor to run tests on thyroid health and advise you on whether you should be adding this herb to your routine.
3. It can irritate autoimmune conditions.
Since ashwagandha is technically part of the nightshade family, it can be a potential irritant to those with autoimmune conditions, especially those with autoimmune joint pain.
It’s important to remember that everybody’s makeup is unique, so what works for one person won’t always work for the next. Having lab work done and working with a certified health care practitioner is the first step in taking control of your health. Talk to your doctor before adding adaptogens to your routine, and ask if they can advise on dosing.
Looking for an adaptogen specifically to calm stress or balance hormones? We've got you covered.
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JBS earnings pressured in Q3
By Erica Shaffer
SÃO PAULO, Brazil – JBS S.A. posted consolidated net revenues of R219.8 million ($94.25 million), or R76.69 ($32.89) per thousand shares, in the third quarter, down from R367 million reported in the third quarter of 2012. But net revenues across most of the company’s business segments were stronger in the quarter.
Net revenues advanced 25.1 percent to R24.22 billion ($10.38 billion) for the quarter, compared to R21.93 billion ($9.4 billion) in the second quarter. The company attributed the gain to an increase in revenues from all business units. The company said 87.6 percent of the gain came from organic growth. Consolidated EBITDA climbed 24 percent to R1,709 million.
Third quarter net profits for Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (PPC) totaled $160.9 million, an increase of 275.0 percent compared to 3Q12 with free cash flow generation of $285.8 million, enabling PPC to reduce its debt by $252 million and its leverage, JBS said.
“Our engagement with key customers continues to reflect the value they expect from Pilgrim's and is driving growth and success for our customers," said Bill Lovette, Pilgrim's CEO. "We've also seen improvements in our margins as a result of the processes we've transformed through our commitment to operational excellence. We are close to achieving our operational improvement targets for the year and envision capturing even greater efficiencies in 2014. Our export model has enabled us to attain our goal of achieving 30 percent growth in value-added products year to date."
Pilgrim's recorded net revenues of $2.1 billion, 3.6 higher compared to a year ago.
"This improved result comes from an increase of 4.4 percent in revenue from the US operations, due to an increase in revenue per pound sold, thanks to higher market prices, partially offset by a decrease in volumes sold and in the revenue from PPC Mexican operation, due to the normalization after a market recovery followed by AI (avian influenza) issue," the company noted.
The Pork segment recorded net revenues of $903.3 million for the quarter, an increase of 6.8 percent year on year, according to JBS.
"This result reflects an increase in prices in both domestic and export markets, coupled with an increase in exports volume. Compared to 2Q13, net revenue increased 4.0 percent," the company said.
The Beef segment posted net revenues of $4.689.8 million, a slight decline of 2.4 percent from the comparable year-ago period.
"The American market presented a decrease in beef imported during this period which contributed to a better pricing of beef in the US domestic market," the company said. "USDA data shows a reduction in cow slaughter during recent weeks which is an important indicator towards herd growth in the medium and long term."
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‘Pharma bro’ Martin Shkreli sues Retrophin directors from prison in Pennsylvania for more than $30M
By Sheela on June 1, 2019
Martin Shkreli, former chief executive officer of Turing Pharmaceuticals AG, arrives at federal court in the Brooklyn borough of New York, on Monday, July 31, 2017.
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Notorious “pharma bro” Martin Shkreli on Friday sued two directors and the ex-general counsel of his former biopharmaceutical company Retrophin, accusing them of using fraud to oust him as head of the firm in 2014.
Shkreli’s lawsuit, which was filed in federal court in Manhattan, is seeking damages of more than $30 million.
It was lodged within days of the 36-year-old Shkreli being transferred to a new prison in Pennsylvania, where he will continue serving a seven-year sentence for securities fraud related to his two defunct hedge funds and to Retrophin, which he founded after the funds financially collapsed.
The named defendants in the case are Retrophin’s chairman of the board of directors, Gary Lyons, former company CEO Stephen Aselage, who currently is a director, and the firm’s former top lawyer, Margaret Valeur-Jensen.
“After starting a biopharmaceutical company from scratch and turning it into a successful enterprise worth hundreds of millions of dollars, Mr. Shkreli was unceremoniously and illegally ousted from the company at the hands of Defendants,” the suit claims.
“Defendants, who had little to do with the success of the company but were instead driven by their egos, jealousy, and greed, were successful in only one thing: creating and carrying out a scheme to oust Mr. Shkreli from the company for their selfish benefit,” the suit says.
“Indeed, the only people who benefitted from Mr. Shkreli’s ouster were the three Defendants and a few other people they recruited.”
Shkreli’s lawyer in the case, Edward Kang of Philadelphia, declined to comment when contacted by CNBC.
A spokesman for Retrophin declined to comment.
Valeur-Jensen did not immediately return a request for comment sent to her via her LinkedIn account.
Shkreli gained national infamy in 2015 after the company he founded after his ouster from Retrophin – Turing Pharmaceuticals — hiked the price of its drug Daraprim by more than 5,000%.
The medication is used to treat a parasitic infection found in pregnant women, babies and HIV patients. Turing is now known as Phoenixus AG.
In August 2017, a jury convicted Shkreli of three of eight criminal counts related to his hedge funds and to Retrophin. His $5 million release bond was revoked a month later after his trial judge ruled him to be a danger because of his offer, to his Facebook followers, of a $5,000 bounty for samples of Hillary Clinton‘s hair.
Since last year, he had been serving his criminal sentence in a low-security prison in Fort Dix, New Jersey.
But two months ago he was transferred to a federal jail in Brooklyn, New York, after The Wall Street Journal reported in March that he was still helping to “call the shots” at Phoenixus with the help of a contraband cellphone at Fort Dix.
This week, Shkreli was transferred to another low-security prison, in Allenwood, Pennsylvania, according to the Bureau of Prisons website.
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Patients Aren't Shopping Around for Healthcare
— Having 'skin in the game' isn't helping, say experts from left and right
by Joyce Frieden, News Editor, MedPage Today July 11, 2018
WASHINGTON -- The whole idea of giving patients financial "skin in the game" so they'll be motivated to shop around and lower their healthcare costs hasn't been working and needs to be rethought, several experts said here.
"Maybe we need to rethink the value of the high-deductible health savings account," Tara O'Neill Hayes, deputy director of healthcare policy at the American Action Forum, a right-leaning think tank, said here Tuesday at an event sponsored by the National Coalition on Health Care. "Maybe we put a little too much in that basket."
Paul Ginsburg, PhD, director of the USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy at the Brookings Institution, a left-leaning think tank, agreed. He noted that when it comes to the idea of having consumers shop around to get cheaper care, "[Our] experience [with] providing good pricing [data] to consumers is not encouraging at all; they don't go there. They don't use it ... Just having consumers be in high-deductible health plans and giving them price information is not the most effective way to get them to be better consumers."
What would work better, Ginsburg said, is capping the amount of money for health insurance premiums that workers could exclude from their taxable income. That would force people to buy less expensive health plans from their employers "without all the bells and whistles," he told MedPage Today.
At the event, the coalition presented its report on strategies for improving healthcare affordability. The report identified six drivers of healthcare costs:
Chronic illness rooted in non-medical determinants of health
Poorly coordinated, inefficient care delivery
Misuse of provider market power, caused in part by providers who demand guaranteed inclusion in contracts
Barriers to drug price transparency and competition
Insurance and reimbursement rules that promote cherry-picking of healthier patient populations
Cost barriers to high-value care, such as increasing deductibles
When it comes to that last item -- barriers to high-value care -- John Rother, the coalition's president and CEO, pointed out that "not all healthcare has the same value. Certain procedures and interventions offer high value and there are others that offer low value, and yet we don't distinguish [between them] and people with coverage often don't understand the difference. By removing barriers to higher-value care, we could definitely make a positive impact on healthcare."
The coalition offered several suggestions for improving affordability:
Focus on the non-medical determinants of health. This would probably offer the best value, said Rother. "Investments in children in particular have a long-term payoff. There's no question that dollar for dollar, investments in child health through Medicaid and through [the Children's Health Insurance Plan] is the single best investment we can make"
Make healthcare more efficient by promoting value-based care. "We need to build the infrastructure [for that], including more emphasis on primary care and a common set of performance measures that tell us how we're doing and where investments have the best payoff," he said
Curb misuse of the market power of providers. "There is tremendous consolidation in healthcare going on today as providers look to enhance their own market power," and fixing the problem will require leadership from the Federal Trade Commission as well as state lawmakers, Rother said
Eliminate barriers to transparency and competition in drug pricing. "Drug pricing has gotten a lot of attention lately and I think deservedly so," he said. "We're seeing the price increases for brand-name drugs overwhelm the savings we get from generics, and it's likely to increase in the future as more and more new drugs are very expensive biologics that run six figures a year." Promoting more competition among drugmakers and a better pathway for biosimilars would help, as would broader formularies and a greater ability for Medicare to negotiate prices based on comparative effectiveness, Rother added
Promote increased use of high-value healthcare. "We could exclude primary care from deductibles, and also exclude chronic care services. We need to think about what works and measure it, and perhaps implement it more broadly"
Gerard Anderson, PhD, of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, gave a historical perspective on the issue; he noted that in 2003, he and several colleagues, including the late Princeton University health economist Uwe Reinhardt, PhD, wrote a paper entitled, "It's the Prices, Stupid," which explained that the reason for the high cost of healthcare was payers' willingness to put up with high prices.
"We were looking at the reason for these higher costs -- we looked at defensive medicine, higher educational costs for physicians, the aging of the population, the administrative burden, and [the fact that] Americans were sicker," said Anderson. "But [for each one] we said, 'Yeah, that's not the real reason' ... We found that it was the prices."
Some of the researchers involved have redone their analysis "and most everything remained exactly the same in the last 15 years," he continued. There was one difference: when the group wrote its original paper in 2003, the private sector and the public sector were paying about the same rate for healthcare, but now the private sector is paying much more.
"You can talk about cost-shifting, but for me, one of the main reasons for growth in last 15 years ... is the willingness of the private sector to continue to pay ever-increasing prices for goods and services," said Anderson. "The question is, can we mobilize them ... or do we have to give them some government help?"
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