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Notebook Processors
Here we present all the major consumer-oriented processors currently available for notebooks as well as a rough rundown on any notable features of each processor family. The guide is intended to give readers a general understanding of the differences between each processor generation in the most basic sense.
An approximate ordering based on performance with average benchmark values can be found in our benchmark list of mobile processors.
Intel Core i3/i5/i7-4xxx (4th generation Core – Haswell)
Intel launched its fourth generation of its Core product line with the codename Haswell in June 2013. Similar to its Ivy Bridge predecessors, the CPUs are manufactured in 22 nm with Tri-gate transistors.
Although the microarchitecture of Haswell is based on Ivy Bridge, there are a number of important changes for a roughly 10 percent boost in performance per MHz. Besides smaller improvements like revamped jump prediction and faster caches, Intel has also increased the number of execution units (EU) and implemented several new instruction set extensions and features including AVX2, FMA3, and TSX support.
The integrated graphics has been especially modified. Depending on the model and class, the GPU in Haswell processors can include 10, 20, or 40 EUs compared to just 6 or or 16 EUs on Ivy Bridge chipsets. The fastest integrated graphics model, the Iris Pro Graphics 5200, features an additional 128 MB eDRAM of fast dedicated memory that can be shared between the CPU and GPU.
Because the voltage converter has been integrated into the CPU, the TDP of standard dual- and quad-core models have increased by 2 Watts to 37, 47, or 57 Watts depending on the class of the model. In contrast, the TDP of ULV models have decreased by 2 Watts and is now only 15 Watts including the chipset. Intel has also added a new class of 28 Watt CPUs designed for larger Ultrabooks.
Additional benchmarks, specifications and in-depth performance comparisons of Haswell CPUs and the integrated HD graphics can be seen in the links below:
Review Intel Haswell Processors
Review Intel HD Graphics 4600
Intel Core i3/i5/i7-3xxx (3rd generation Core – Ivy Bridge)
Ivy Bridge builds upon the Sandy Bridge architecture and is considered the “tick” to Intel’s development model. The 22 nm family was announced in 2011, though mobile-class processors did not launch until mid-2012. Naming and model convention follow that of the Sandy Bridge generation, but with the “3” prefix to denote the third generation of Core ix processors (i.e., Core ix-3xxx).
The Ivy Bridge architecture includes a number of new features never before implemented in a mass-produced Intel CPU, most notably the Tri-gate “3-D” transistor. This technology increases the surface area of the CPU in key channels by three times, thus providing a greater flow of electrons without necessarily increasing the planar die size. According to Intel’s own press release, the Tri-gate transistors can increase performance by up to 37 percent compared to a similarly-clocked 32 nm Sandy Bridge-based CPU while requiring less than 50 percent of the power.
On the graphics side, Ivy Bridge continues the integrated HD Graphics lineup with the Intel HD 4000. The integrated GPU succeeds the previous generation HD 3000 by adding more shader cores (16 vs. 12), more texture pipelines (2 vs. 1) and a wider memory bandwidth (25.6 GB/s vs. 21.3 GB/s). The HD 4000 also supports Shader model 5.0 and is the first Intel GPU to natively support the DirectX 11 API.
Additional benchmarks, specifications and in-depth performance comparisons of Ivy Bridge mobile CPUs and the integrated HD 4000 can be seen in the links below:
Review Intel Ivy Bridge Dual-Core Processors
Review Intel Ivy Bridge Quad-Core Processors
Intel HD Graphics 4000 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3/i5/i7-2xxx (2nd generation Core – Sandy Bridge)
Sandy Bridge is the successor to the Clarksfield quad-core and Arrandale dual-core processors. The same Core i3/i5/i7 naming scheme continues, but all model numbers are now preceded by a “2” (i.e., Core ix-2xxx) in order to indicate the second generation Core architecture.
The most notable improvements are the new 256 Bit AVX instructions, the improved Turbo Boost 2.0 and the integration of the graphics card into the 32 nm CPU core.
Information and performance charts on the Sandy Bridge Quad Core processors can be found in this article.
Popular Sandy Bridge models include: Core i7-2630QM, i5-2410M, i3-2310M
Intel Core i7 (Clarksfield)
The mobile Clarksfield Core i7 CPU stems from the desktop versions of the Core i5 and i7 line of processors, but with slower clock rates in favor of higher maximum Turbo Boost speeds. The Clarksfield CPU are monolithic quad-core CPUs with an integrated DDR3 memory controller and combined L3 cache. ALUs have not changed significantly from the Core 2 architecture, but the monolithic design has allowed for better performance per MHz compared to a similarly clocked Core 2 Quad CPU.
The Turbo Boost function allows automatic CPU overclocking of each core within factory TDP limits. The Core i7 can be as fast as a high-end Core 2 Duo CPU in single-threaded programs, but with the added advantage of 4 processing cores instead of 2.
More information can be found on our mobile Core i7 (Clarksfield) page.
Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 (Arrandale)
The Arrandale Core i3/i5/i7 dual-core CPUs offer two processing cores and are produced in 32nm. Due to Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost in the more high-end models, the Arrandale CPUs are faster than a similarly clocked Core 2 Duo. A DDR3 memory controller and the Intel HD Graphics graphics card are integrated with the core. The CPUs offer good power efficiency and can use up their specified TDP because of Turbo Boost.
ULV models with the prefixes UM or LM offer weaker performance at the cost of lower power consumption.
Intel Core 2 Duo (Merom & Penryn)
The Intel Core 2 Duo class of processors is the successor to the Core Duo with longer pipelines, 64 Bit support, a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU). Because of these improvements, the Core 2 Duo CPUs should be 5-20% faster than a similarly clocked Core Duo.
As the name suggests, the Core 2 Duo lineup consists of CPUs with 2 cores. Depending on the mode, the CPU features 2, 3, 4 or 6 MB Level 2 Cache (2 and 4 for Merom CPUs, 3 and 6 for Penryn).
Every model features eX Bit (Execute Disable Bit) technology, SSSE3 (SSE4), and Enhanced Speedstep support. Some models also feature virtualization support (Vanderpool).
The mobile Core 2 Duo is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors, but with reduced core voltage (e.g., 0.95 V vs. 1.188 V) and slower FSB to save power. Laptop Core 2 Duo models are slower as a result.
The Core 2 Duo lineup was presented in July 2006 with the Merom core and was produced in 65nm for the Socket P and Socket M. In Summer 2007, the Santa Rosa update had been published with minimal improvements, such as the faster 800 MHz FSB and Dynamic Acceleration for overclocking a single core.
In 2008, Penryn and the Penryn refresh cores were introduced in 45nm. The architecture was slightly modified, which led to lower power consumption and slightly improved performance. For example, Penryn received a faster division unit and 47 new SSE4 orders.
A detailled list of Core 2 Duo processors and more in-depth information can be found in the Intel Core 2 Duo Notebook Processor article.
The energy demand level of the processors is marked by prefixed letters in the model name:
X … Extreme (fastest) version with the highest current consumption
E … > 55 Watt (Desktop PCs)
T … 30-39 Watt (Standard laptop CPUs)
P … max 25 Watt
L … 12-19 Watt (Low Voltage)
U … <11.9 Watt (Ultra Low Voltage)
Intel Core 2 Extreme (Merom, Penryn)
The fastest Core 2 Duo variants are called Core 2 Extreme. Technically, these processors are based on a Merom/Penryn (X9000) core like all other Core 2 Duo processors, but with higher TDP (of 44W) and adjustable multiplier for easy overclocking.
All models and more in-depth information can be found on the Core 2 Extreme model page.
Intel Core 2 Solo (Merom, Penryn)
The Core 2 Solo is the successor of the Core Solo and is essentially a Core 2 Duo with only one core. The CPU was first available starting Q3 2007 with only ULV offerings. CULV models with low clock rates did not hit the market until 2009 for small laptops and netbooks.
General performance from these single core CPUs lies between the entry-level Pentium Dual-Core and Intel Atom CPUs.
The Intel Pentium Dual-Core Series is placed above the Core 2 Duo family and consists of dual-core CPUs with lower clock rates and less Level 2 Cache (1MB) than the Core 2 Duo CPUs. As a result, general performance is worse than a similarly clocked Core 2 Duo and on par with the AMD Turion X2 line.
For more information, please look at our Pentium Dual-Core CPU page with additional specifications and benchmarks.
Intel Core Duo (Yonah)
The Intel Core Duo (Yonah core) is the successor to the Pentium M CPU. It features two processor cores based on the Pentium M architecture with 2x 1024 MB L2 Cache. The maximum TDP of 31 W is only 4 W higher than the TDP of single core Pentium M. Thanks to Speedstep, each core can automatically and independently underclock in steps down to 1 GHz. In addition, the Core Duo now supports SSE3 instructions.
The performance of the Core Duo CPU is at least as fast as an equivalently clocked Pentium M. When using applications that can profit from both cores, the performance can be up to 90% faster according to CineBench tests.
The Yonah core was later reused for early Pentium Dual Core models (e.g. T2060 or T2080).
For more information on the Core Duo, please refer to the Core Duo laptop CPU page.
Intel Core Solo
The Core Solo is the single-core version of the Core Duo and the successor to the Intel Pentium M. The series is manufactured in a 65 nm process and thus consumes less power than a typical 27 Watt Pentium M. Overall performance is similar to an equivalently clocked Pentium M, if not slightly faster due to slight architectural improvements.
Example Models:
T1200 at 1.50 GHz, FSB 667 MHz, 2 MB L2 cache
T1300 at 1.66 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache
T1350 at 1.86 GHz, FSB 533 MHz, 2 MB L2 cache (Similar to Pentium M 750)
Ultra low voltage models (maximum 5.5 Watt):
U1300 at 1.06 GHz, FSB 667 MHz, 2 MB L2 cache
> Core Solo product description
Intel Pentium M
The Pentium M shares architectural similarities with the Core series, but features only a single core more akin to the Pentium 3 than to the Pentium 4. Compared to the Pentium 4 M, the Pentium M provides better performance per MHz while having only modest power consumption. The main weakness of the Pentium M series was its slow floating point calculations. An older Celeron M CPU performs similarly to a Pentium M.
When utilized in conjunction with Intel chipsets (855 or 915) and Intel WLAN, the Pentium M is branded under the Centrino name.
A Pentium M CPU can operate anywhere from 900 MHz up to 2260 MHz (depending on the model) with 1 to 2 MB L2 cache and 400 or 533 MHz FSB. Early models were manufactured in a 130 nm process, but later units were produced in a 90 nm process. Low voltage variants of the Pentium M are also available with even lower power consumption.
Intel Celeron Dual-Core
The Intel Celeron Dual-Core familiy consists of dual-core CPUs designed for budget notebooks. Compared to the single-core Celeron M series, the dual-core series uses Enhanced SpeedStep for better power-saving features. Still, the series features less L2 cache than Core 2 Duo and Pentium Dual-Core models, ultimately leading to lower performance per clock.
Current dual-core Celeron processors have native support for Execution Disable Bit functionality and 64-bit operating systems. Power consumption was further improved in newer models by moving to a 45 nm fabrication process.
T1400, 65nm, 1660 MHz, 512 KB L2 Cache, FSB 533
T1600, 65nm, 1660 MHz, 1024 KB L2 Cache, FSB 667
The Celeron M series is largely based on the Pentium M / Core Solo series but with reduced L2 cache (512 KB up to 1 MB), slower clock speeds (800 MHz up to 1500 MHz), slower FSB and no SpeedStep boosting. Additional features, such as ViiV and vPro support, have been omitted, which further contrasts with the Core 2 Solo series. The resulting performance levels and battery runtimes are a bit less compared to a similarly-clocked Core Solo.
The Celeron M 4xx series is based on the Core Solo with a Front Side Bus of 533 MHz and only 1 MB of L2 Cache instead of 2 MB. Like the 3xx series before it, the 4xx lineup is adequate for general office applications.
The newer 9xx series is based on the Core 2 Solo architecture (Penryn) and is therefore slightly faster than the Merom-based Celeron M.
The Celeron M is also available in Low Voltage models with very low power consumption.
The Intel Atom series is a 64-Bit processor for inexpensive and small notebooks, netbooks, nettops, MIDs, and UMPCs. The most noteworthy feature of its architecture is the in-order execution feature (as opposed to the faster and more common out-of-order execution), which allows for both much lower transistor counts and production costs.
The Atom series launched with two families: The Atom Z series (codenamed Silverthorne) for MIDs and UMPCs and the Atom N series (codenamed Diamondville) for more traditional netbooks and nettops. Both families were produced in a 45 nm process and feature the usual MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, Intel 64, XD-Bit and IVT support. Certain models also feature Hyper-Threading.
General performance of the fastest Atom CPU is superior to that of the Celeron series. For example, a 1.6 GHz Atom is comparable in terms of performance to a 1.2 GHz Pentium 3 M and Pentium M.
Near the end of 2009, Intel introduced the second-generation Pineview Atom, complete with GMA 3150 graphics and a DDR2 memory controller. The 45 nm Atom N450 and N470 are among the more popular Pineview CPUs and offer similar performances as the older N280. Eventually, later models added native DDR3 memory support (e.g., the N455) and dual-core variants.
The Atom Oak Trail platform was introduced in 2011 as is the direct successor to the Silverthorne architecture. The new platform was designed for tablets and netbooks and is branded as the Z600 series. While the CPU core is largely similar to the Pineview series, the SoC now integrates a GMA 600 GPU from PowerVR.
Intel Mobile A-Series (Stealey)
The Mobile A100 and A110 processors (codename Stealey) are ULV processors developed for UMPCs (Ultra Mobile PCs). The A-series is the predecessor to the Atom series and are based on the Dothan architecture of the Celeron M series. The CPUs are fabricated in 90nm and have an L2 cache of 512 KB with a maximum current consumption is just 3 Watts. The processors are combined with a 945GU chipset (ULV version of the 945GM) and an integrated GMA 950 graphics core. The Frontside bus is 400 MHz. The A100 and A110 are clocked at 600 MHz and 800 MHz, respectively, but each have a 400 MHz FSB.
As expected, the A-series CPUs have low processing performance. MPEG-4 playback, for example, is enough to significantly load the processor.
Intel Mobile Pentium 4 M
The Mobile Intel Pentium 4 M for DTRs (desktop replacement laptops) is a special version of the Pentium 4 M and is essentially a Pentium 4 CPU but with power consumption optimizations and Enhanced SpeedStep. Despite the improvements in power efficiency, the Mobile Pentium 4 M requires more power than Pentium 4 M models. It was introduced alongside the FSB533-connection and was available with clock frequencies ranging from 2.4 GHz up to 3.06 GHz. In comparison, the fastest Pentium 4-M models were only as fast as 2.2 GHz Celeron M.
Other specifications include L2 cache sizes from 512 KB up to 1 MB and a 90 to 130 nm lithography. Mobile Pentium 4 M CPUs have been known to heat up considerably quicker per MHz compared to other processors like the Pentium M.
Intel Mobile Celeron 4 M
Essentially a Pentium 4 M without speed steps, the Mobile Celeron 4 M includes smaller L2 cache levels and is comparatively slower. The CPU also runs quite warm and has high thirst for power, thus making the Celeron 4 M less than ideal for laptops compared to the competition at the time.
AMD Richland (3rd generation A series processors)
The introduction of the Richland generation in March 2013 marks the replacement of the Trinity APU series. In comparison to the evolution of its predecessor, the new architecture has been a smoother transition with regards to its design. The most important difference is the redesigned micro controller for Turbo control, which should balance the TDP between the CPU and GPU more optimally for improved performance and energy efficiency.
The general design of the CPU cores (code named “Piledriver”) remains unchanged from the Trinity generation. It continues to feature a maximum of two modules, though each module still consists of two integer cores and only one FPU. As a result, a single CPU with two modules is not a “true” quad-core in the traditional sense. Thanks to its advanced 32 nm lithography, AMD has marginally increased the clock rate, but performance per MHz remains unchanged.
Likewise, the graphics unit remains largely the same as the clock rate of the 384 shader units based on the VLIW4 architecture was only marginally increased. Turbo, however, should be more efficient. The integrated DDR3-1866 memory – first supported by the top model A10-5750M – promises further performance gains, though lesser APU models are still equipped with slower DDR3-1600 memory.
As of this writing, AMD offers four different Richland models: two quad-cores (A10 and A8 APUs) and two dual-cores (A6 and A4 APUs). All APUs have a TDP of 35 Watts regardless of the number of cores. It is expected that ULV models with significantly lower power consumption will be made available on a later date.
Please refer to our article Richland Processors of the AMD A Series for more detailed information.
AMD Trinity
The Trinity lineup, as part of the Piledriver platform, continues the AMD Fusion series by improving upon the concept of combining an all-purpose CPU with a Radeon GPU as part of an Accelerated processing unit (APU). Mobile Trinity APUs were released in Q2 2012 and can be identified by the “4” prefix in the processor name (e.g., Ax-4xxxM) as opposed to the “3” prefix in the Mobile Llano APUs (e.g., Ax-3xxxM). Whereas the Llano series shares architectural similarities with the Phenom and Turion series, the 32 nm Trinity series draws most of its lithographic design from the recent Bulldozer architecture. This entails a shift away from traditional processing cores and into processing modules with Cluster-based Multithreading (CMT).
Other features include IPC boost, Turbo Core 3.0 and integrated support for Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Advanced Vector eXtensions (AVX) and the FMA 3 instruction set. L3 cache is completely omitted, similar to the Llano series. General CPU performance is on par with a standard-voltage Sandy Bridge Core i3 mobile processor or Core i5-2410M at best.
The integrated graphics core has its roots to the Radeon HD 6900 “Northern Islands” series with restructured and – in some cases – fewer ALUs compared to the Llano series. However, the faster clock speeds and architectural advantages over the Radeon HD 5000-based Llano graphics give Trinity graphics the overall advantage. The new engine supports DirectX 11, Dual Graphics and, for the first time in a mobile APU, Eyefinity. General GPU performance is at best on par with the GT 630M/635M or Radeon HD 6750M/7670M, though this heavily depends on the memory interface.
Additional benchmarks, specifications and performance comparisons of Trinity APUs can be seen in our in-depth review below:
Review AMD A10-4600M Trinity APU
AMD Llano (A-Series Processors)
Codenamed “Llano“, these AMD CPUs were introduced in early 2011 and succeeds the Bobcat E-Series as the second line of APUs. The chips continue to integrate Radeon GPUs into the architecture and are among the first AMD processors to be produced at 32 nm.
The CPU cores are based on slightly reworked K10.5 cores similar to the ones found in the mobile Phenom II series of processors. However, the performance per clock has been improved by about 5%. Up to four processing cores are able to use up to 4MB L2 cache. AES-NI, AVX and L3 cache are not supported.
The integrated graphics core is compatible with DirectX 11 and offers up to 400 Shader ALUs (160 in the least expensive models) and was the fastest integrated mobile GPU at the time of introduction. The high-end A8 models stands toe-to-toe with certain slow to mid-range mobile dGPUs and are noticeably faster than Intel Sandy Bridge graphics.
The Llano APUs were introduced in four classes. E2 and A4 models are dual-core processors with stripped down graphics, while the A6 and A8 models feature all four cores. All models make use of an integrated DDR3(L) memory controller. The TDP of the rather large chips range from 35 to 45 Watt and are therefore not suited for smaller laptops.
AMD Bobcat (AMD C- and E-Series)
“Bobcat” is the codename of the Zacate (E-Series) and Ontario (C-Series) APUs (Accelerated Processing Unit) for small laptops, netbooks and tablets. Compared to the competing Intel Atom processors, the Bobcat CPUs offer out-of-order execution and much faster graphics cards (Radeon HD 62xx like 6250 or 63xx) depending on the model. Overall CPU performance is a bit better per clock than the Intel counterpart, but only minimally.
Another advantage of the AMD APUs is the integrated UVD3 decoding unit that enables the decoding of HD videos without much computational effort from the CPU.
Example APUs: AMD C-60, AMD E-350.
AMD Phenom II
The Phenom II is the fastest mobile AMD CPU still based on the K10 architecture. The mobile models share many similarities to the desktop Athlon II X2, X3 and X4 processors, including the lack of L3 cache in most cases. Nonetheless, the Phenom II integrates a DDR3 memory controller and is overall comparable to a similarly-clocked Intel Core 2 Duo.
Example models: AMD Phenom II X4 P940, AMD Phenom II X2 N640
AMD Turion II (Ultra) & Athlon II
Codenamed “Caspian“, The dual-core Turion 64 CPUs are produced in 45nm and should be based largely on the K10 core with performance levels superior to that of a similarly-clocked Turion X2. Still, these AMD cores are positioned at the entry level as they are on par with slower-clocked dual-core Pentium CPUs. The Caspian core offers an integrated DDR2 memory controller.
Later Turion 64 models, codenamed “Champlain“, offered DDR3 memory controllers and were released with the Phenom II mobile CPUs.
Example model: Athlon II P340.
AMD Turion X2 Ultra
The Turion X2 Ultra was introduced in Q2 2008 and is based on the old K9 Turion 64 X2 architecture with certain K10 Phenom features like Crossbar Switch and Hypertransport 3.0. Compared to the previous generation, the Ultra models have reduced power consumption and are equipped with larger L2 cache sizes. As a result, performance should be slightly better than a similarly clocked Turion 64 X2.
Still, overall performance is not comparable to a similarly clocked Core 2 Duo (which can feature even larger L2 cache sizes at up to 6 MB) and is only on par with dual-core Pentium models.
More information on the Turion X2 Ultra can be found in the Turion X2 Ultra series page.
AMD Turion 64 X2
The Turion 64 X2 is a 64-bit dual-core processor with an integrated DDR2-667 memory controller. Models with 2×256 kB L2 cache and 2×512 kB L2 cache were given the codes names Taylor and Trinidad, respectively.
The CPU was first fabricated at a 90 nm process under a 31-35 Watt TDP depending on the model. Every member features Pacifica (AMD-v) virtualization and Hypertransport (HT) support at 800 MHz.
The AMD Turion 64 X2 was introduced in May 2006 as the direct competitor to the Intel Core Duo family. The power consumption is generally a bit higher compared to the Core Duo processors, but still lower than those of the Centrino Duo series. However, the performance of the AMD CPU is somewhat inferior to a Core Duo counterpart due to smaller L2 cache sizes. For example, the AMD TL-45 is about 20% slower than the Intel T2300 (1.66 GHz) as the latter features as much 2048 kB of shared L2 cache.
In March 2007, as a response to the then-new Intel “Santa Rosa” Core 2 Duo family, AMD moved its Turion 64 X2 production from a 90 nm production process to a smaller 65 nm process for larger yields and improved energy efficiency. Certain models were also bumped up to 2.4 GHz in order to stay competitive against Intel.
More details, lists, and benchmarks can be found on our dedicated Turion 64 X2 series page.
AMD Turion 64
The Turion 64 is a derivative of the Athlon 64 with SSE3 and NX storage protection. It supports both 64- and 32-bit modes and features an integrated PC3200 memory controller. The ML versions have a TDP of 35 Watt and the MB versions 25 Watt. Performance and power consumption are roughly similar to a similarly clocked Pentium M.
Notable models:
MT-30 / ML-30 (1.6 GHz, 1 MB L2)
MT-32 / ML-32 (1.8 GHz, 512 KB L2)
MK-36 (2.0 GHz, 512 KB L2, 31 Watt TDP)
ML-42 (2.4 GHz, 512 KB L2)
ML-44 (2.4 GHz, 1 MB L2)
AMD Athlon 64 X2
With the exception of rare cases where desktop Athlon 64 X2 processors were inserted into DTR laptops, AMD introduced in summer 2007 its Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core series of CPUs made specifically for notebooks. The core architecture is based on the Turion 64 X2 (Hawk-25 core) with an integrated DDR2 memory controller and was designed for the socket S1 type.
The processors offer 2 cores with 128 kB and 256 kB L1 and L2 cache, respectively. The mobile laptop series supports MMX, extended 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, AMD64, PowerNow!, NX-Bit and AMD-V. The FSB operates at 800 MHz (HyperTransport HT1600).
AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53, 65 nm, 1700 MHz, 31 W TDP
AMD Mobile Athlon 64
The Mobile Athlon 64 is based on the desktop Athlon 64 family of processors. The Rating range (2700+ up to 4000+) is comparable to the clock rates of the Pentium 4-M series. The top Mobile Athlon 64 models are DTR (Desktop replacement) versions for large laptops.
AMD Mobile Sempron
The old Sempron CPUs (2800+ to 3000+) are based on the mobile Athlon 64 but with reduced level 2 Cache. As a result, a 3000+ Athlon 64 is faster than a 3000+ Sempron. As with the XP-M, there continues to be is no 64-bit support.
Later models of the Sempron series are based on the Turion 64 architecture (and X2 versions with disabled second cores) and were made to compete with the Intel Celeron M lineup. Certain models even support 64-bit instruction sets.
AMD Mobile Athlon XP-M
Mobile version of the desktop Athlon XP with clock frequencies comparable to an Intel Pentium 4. 64-bit compatibility is non-existent with the XP-M and performance is noticeably slower than a similarly clocked Athlon 64.
Transmeta Efficeon
The successor of the Crusoe processor. Includes general speed improvements whilst maintaining very low power consumption. Comparably clocked Intel and AMD processors, however, still offer faster performance.
Transmeta Crusoe
Although not as fast or comparable to Intel and AMD processors, the Transmeta Crusoe family is quite power-efficient. The CPUs do not implement the x86 instruction set in hardware, but run a software abstraction layer known as Code Morphing Software (CMS). General performance was not very good and is comparable to a similarly clocked VIA C7-M CPU.
VIA C7-M
The C7 was launched in May 2005 and is nearly identical to the late C3 cores, but differs extensively from early C3 cores. General performance, however, is still much slower than similarly clocked Pentium M CPUs and even older Intel Atom CPUs.
The VIA C3-M is a mobile x86 CPU with both low power consumption and low performance (noticeably lower than that of a similarly clocked Pentium M). For example, a Pentium M at 600 MHz is generally faster than a 1200 MHz C3-M. Later models of the C3 family were improved and made more similar to the C7 family.
See here for the official VIA overview of the processor family.
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Confirmed: Arsenal spent £39.4million on transfers in second half of 2015
Date: 26th February 2016 at 3:42pm
Written by: Football Insider
By Editor Wayne Veysey
Arsenal spent £39.4million on transfers in the second half of last year, according to figures released on Friday by the club.
The London giants only bought one player last summer – Petr Cech for £11million from Chelsea – but forked out nearly £40million on payments relating to transfer fees.
Arsenal’s growing spend on players was revealed in their financial results for the six months ending November 2015.
The club have cash reserves of £159.4million, although this includes debt service reserves of £23.5million, which are not available for football purposes.
Chairman Sir Chips Keswick revealed in his report on the half year results that the transfer payments were for the settlement of instalments on past deals, which are likely to have included the likes of the Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil transfers.
said: “The cash balance is some £68.7million lower than the 31 May 2015 figure. This reflects net cash outflows for the period on player transfers, of £39.4million, and capital expenditure, of £10.5million.
“The cash outflow on transfers reflects mainly the settlement of instalments due on past transfers and means that the net outstanding liability on transfers has reduced from £65.6 million at 31 May 2015 to £45.4 million at 30 November 2015.”
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Italpresse-Gauss, Capriano del Colle, Italy, received the “Excellence Award” as “Supplier of the Year” by the Mexican group Nemak
Only 17 prize winners all over the world, amongst 7.500 suppliers. Italpresse was the only company to receive the award for two geographical areas: North&South America and Europe.
Nemak belongs to the Mexican group Alfa, they have 27 works all over the world and are the bigger global supplier of light-alloy castings for the automotive industry.
Nemak, one of the most important OE suppliers of the automotive field (after their take-over in 2007, they are probably also the bigger in the world) is a key-customer of company Italpresse-Gauss - established in Capriano del Colle, Italy, in 1969 - and world leader for the manufacturing of machines and peripheral devices for the automation of light alloy die casting process.
On 24th June 2010, at their premises in Monterrey, Mexico, Nemak prized Italpresse with the “Excellence Award” plaque, dedicated to the best suppliers of the year: a privilege reserved only to 17 companies selected amongst 7.500 worldwide suppliers.
Furthermore, Italpresse was the only company to get this award for two geographical areas: North & South America and Europe.
Nemak belongs to the Mexican group Alfa, whose Headquarters are in Monterrey. Alfa was established in 1979 and has 27 works all over the world. The Group acts in different fields, such as petrochemical, telecommunications and food processing industry.
Alfa is for example the second worldwide producer of PTA, terephthalic acid.
They are very active in the gravity foundry (they are worldwide leader for the production of cylinder heads with the gravity process).
Nemak has recently taken over also Teksid works all over the world (once they belonged also to Fiat), where Italpresse was, since long, one of the strategic suppliers.
This take over allowed Nemak to consolidate its position as a worldwide leader, with premises in India, Poland, China, Brazil and USA, as well as to complete its aluminium casting range with the die casting process.
Main castings manufactured by Nemak for the automotive field are: cylinder heads (53% of the turnover), engine blocks (38% of the turnover), gearboxes, suspensions, engine bed plate and chassis.
The Polish plant in Bielsko-Biala has become the “Die Casting Products Development Global Centre” and is the oldest premise of the group. It is located in one of the most technological and industrial regions of a Country, that stood the worldwide crisis better than others. Nemak Poland specialized in the production of gearboxes, clutch housings and cylinder heads, and in 2006 equipped the foundry with some automatic die casting cells for the production of engine blocks: here Italpresse contribution has been decisive. Also Gauss, subsidiary of Italpresse and supplier of automation and solutions for the gravity and the die casting foundry, is a strategic supplier of the whole Nemak group: both in the gravity field, above all for the automatic cells for the production of cylinder heads and suspensions, and for the die casting.
Latest automatic die casting cells supplied to Nemak have been developed with Italpresse machines model TF (toggle free). Nemak has totally 16 Italpresse big die casting machines installed in its own various foundries worldwide. Italpresse-Gauss is highly specialized in the automatic production of car structural and key parts, since they supplied the most important car manufacturers (Dacia, Renault, GM, Ford, Suzuki, Daewoo, Kia, Hyundai, BMW, VW, Chrysler, and recently Daimler), as well as those suppliers called Tier 1, i.e. first level suppliers, therefore the most important of the automotive field.
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See behind the scenes at the Museum’s Depot @ Acton (26 / 27 Feb)
Have a guided tour and see behind the scenes at the Museum’s Depot, Acton
The Depot is a working museum store housing over 370,000 objects.
Attractions include:
Rare road & rail vehicles spanning over 100 years
The famous poster and artwork stores
Signs, ceramic tiles and ephemera
Guided tours include the poster and artwork store, drawing store, small and large object stores and the bus and rail sheds. Group sizes are no more than 15 people per group to ensure maximum enjoyment and access to the collection.
Run at 11.05 and 14.00 on 26 and 27 February
Tickets must be pre-booked, click here to book online or call our bookings office on 020 7565 7298.
www.ltmuseum.co.uk
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US: Chicago (Illinois) Blue Line train service suspended April 10
11 avr. 2019 | 02h28 UTC
“Minor” derailment of Blue Line train interrupts service near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on April 10; service suspended until further notice
TIMEFRAME expected from 10/4/2019, 12h00 until 11/4/2019, 11h59 (America/Chicago). COUNTRY/REGION Chicago, O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Warning Transportation United States of America
Blue Line train service between O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago (Illinois state) is temporarily suspended following a "minor" derailment on Wednesday, April 10. A CTA train derailed near the O'Hare terminal around 19:10 (local time), resulting in one injury. Service between O'Hare and Rosemont stations has been suspended and shuttle buses are replacing trains. Blue Line trains remain running between Rosemont and Forest Park. Congestion and residual delays expected in coming hours.
Individuals traveling to or from ORD are advised to monitor the situation, allow additional time to reach their destination, and anticipate transportation disruptions and increased demand for taxis or other alternative modes of transportation.
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Fast, Fresh and Easy: Organic Meal Kit Deliveries from Sun Basket (and a Giveaway!)
I’ve always been curious about the meal delivery services that are so prolific these days. You know the ones: the company sends you a box of fresh, perfectly portioned ingredients, you cook and assemble them in your own kitchen using their recipes. So maybe not so much a meal delivery, but a meal kit delivery… or a DIY meal delivery. At the end of the day, you still get a hot and healthy meal on your table and spare your family another night of takeout.
While I think they’re an innovative way for novice cooks to learn the ins and outs of flavor and technique, I’ve wondered whether these services would be useful for more experienced cooks, or those with pickier palates. Would the recipes be too basic? Would there be enough variety to suit every taste? I would soon find out.
In the world of recipe delivery services, Sun Basket is a newer and smaller player but I was drawn to them for a few reasons: they’re west coast based, they support our local family farms, and they offer certified organic produce, responsibly-raised meats, and sustainably-sourced seafood.
Sun Basket offered to let me sample their service for eight weeks and I have to say, I’m sold. (You can enter for your chance to win a sample box, so keep reading to the end!) Every Wednesday feels like my birthday when the delivery driver drops off a big, happy Sun Basket box at my door.
Inside, the ingredients are kept cold and fresh with ice packs and recycled denim insulation. It seems like a lot of packaging — and it is — but Sun Basket encourages you to ship the box and materials back to them using their prepaid USPS label. The company either recycles the materials, or sanitizes and reuses them for future shipments.
Every delivery comes with a little information about that week’s featured farm where your ingredients were sourced, plus accompanying recipes for the meals you selected from their weekly menu. The meal kits are enclosed in brown paper bags and include all the produce, spices, sauces, and garnishes the recipes call for.
For someone learning to cook, it eliminates the uncertainty of what to do with the leftover cabbage and half-bunch of parsley still lingering in the fridge from the last meal. For someone like me, I have to admit it’s incredibly convenient not needing to peel garlic or stir together multiple spices for a dressing (yep, even cookbook authors have lazy days in the kitchen). All the plastic containers and bags might be a bummer if you’re the type that tries to avoid excessive packaging, but in accordance with Sun Basket’s eco-friendly ethos, their containers are biodegradable and their bags are recyclable — though we actually wash and reuse most of them at home.
The recipes are easy to follow and many meals can be on the table in 30 minutes or less. The instructions are written in such a way that while one thing is sauteing, for instance, you’re chopping, slicing, or dicing the remaining things. The flow feels more in line with how real cooks cook, rather than the traditional recipe format of all the ingredients in one column, fully prepped, and all the instructions in another column, taking you through each step.
As for the recipes themselves, Chef Justine Kelly (formerly of San Francisco’s The Slanted Door) has come up with a collection of wholesome, inventive recipes inspired by her California roots as well as global cuisine. I made the tacos with lime-roasted cauliflower and black beans for this post, but together, my husband and I have taken turns trying over 15 different recipes from our meal kit deliveries thus far, and only 2 of them were “eh.” Not necessarily bad, but not our favorite flavors.
The good thing about having one person developing all the recipes at Sun Basket was that we became familiar with Chef Kelly’s style. She’s big on sauces and condiments, she loves Marash chile but doesn’t use too much of it, and she likes to add a bit of texture with toasted nuts. Knowing all this helps us determine which meals from the weekly menu would most appeal to our palate, and many are recipes we’d make again: the Burmese chicken aloo with Japanese sweet potato, the sesame-crusted salmon with roasted carrot and cara cara orange salad, the pork loin with roasted grapes and pear and chicory salad, the grilled sirloins with roasted poblanos and New Mexican chile sauce.
I love the variety of flavors in Chef Kelly’s creations and especially enjoy the salmon dishes; if there’s salmon on the menu, I get it every time. The meats are tender and moist, and the produce always fresh and crisp. The proportions are just right, too; a serving for one is satisfyingly filling.
The downside to this recipe delivery service? Sun Basket is only available in the western United States: California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and Colorado.
I should also add that out of the 15-plus recipes we’ve made, we found 3 of them had errors on the recipe cards, usually an omission of a step. The URL to every (correct) recipe is printed on the bottom of the card, but had we not noticed that, we would’ve been left scratching our heads. It’s a little strange that the printed recipes and online recipes would be out of sync, but this oversight had no affect on the quality of the recipes themselves.
Now that I’m five weeks into my Sun Basket deliveries, I can honestly say they’ve been a lifesaver for this lean time in the garden when there’s not much to harvest, and for those long days when running to the grocery store feels like a chore… especially for this busy new mama!
I love this service so much that I’m partnering with Sun Basket to gift one lucky Garden Betty reader a week’s worth of meal kits! That’s three meals for two people, delivered to your door (a $68.94 value). You must reside in a state that they service: California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, or Colorado.
To enter the giveaway, entrants must subscribe to the Sun Basket mailing list via the Rafflecopter form below. They use the emails to keep entrants up-to-date on Sun Basket news as well as notify the winner. All entrants have the ability to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time.
Giveaway ends Sunday, April 17, 2016. Best of luck and happy cooking!
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May 11th, 2016 by admin Leave a Comment
In an editorial below from Transportation Reviews that was published online in March 2016, author David A. Hensher opines on, “Why is Light Rail Starting to Dominate Bus Rapid Transit Yet Again?” Read the full text here: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01441647.2016.1155851.
Below are some excerpts that are relevant to Georgia governments in making sensible choices among transit modes. This highlight sums up his viewpoint: “The value for money proposition should deliver the best outcome for society regardless of whether it is rail or bus based, in their light and heavy configuration.”
Almost weekly, we see proposals to build light rail in many cities, and Australian cities are no exception. It is also quite marked how absent any serious consideration of bus rapid transit (BRT) as an alternative is. The old chestnut of emotional ideology is resurfacing as part of the ongoing debate on choice vs. blind commitment (Hensher & Waters, 1994; Hensher, 2007). … What is the logic? It seems to start with the assumption that trains are sexy and buses are boring, and that light rail offers a much better value for money than BRT.
However, in almost all cases, where there has been a detailed benefit-cost analysis of light rail, there appears to be an almost token gesture to consider, but reject, BRT. The value for money proposition should deliver the best outcome for society regardless of whether it is rail or bus based, in their light and heavy configuration.
The question on which is better, less expensive, etc. must depend on the unique city characteristics (demand mainly) and choice of Right of Way, but must at least be put to the test rather than ignored or effectively sidestepped by a very light assessment and rejection. …
Despite the plea for a rational debate on the role of alternative PT modes, to ensure that the service levels offered represent best value for money and deliver on key criteria such as connectivity, frequency and visibility within a network, there is often great resistance to some options on essentially ideological and emotional grounds. There is a strong sense of imagery conditioning modal preferences for LRT without a full appreciation of the equivalent or better benefits that might flow from the frequently less-favored BRT (Hensher, Ho, & Mulley, 2015).
Part of the problem may appear to be a perception that any PT option associated with the word ‘bus’ … conjures up images of noisy polluting buses in mixed traffic congestion; yet BRT can, if designed appropriately to serve the market with relevance (just as LRT should), deliver a service that is equivalent or better than LRT and/or heavy rail where the evidence can show a clear and strong case of delivering relevant service levels (with a focus on service capacity and not vehicle capacity), with built-in growth prospects, that competes very favorably with the cost outlays of rail solutions. …
Too often, policy-makers pushed by politicians and the media, commission studies that pre-select the modal solution (which is increasingly rail) and reject without evidence the possibility that another option such as BRT might provide considerably a better value for money given an appropriate level of service, in terms of frequency, connectivity and travel times. …
In terms of evidence on service capacity, Brisbane’s BRT system runs 200 buses per hour carrying 9000 persons per hour (pph) at the peak load point, although one corridor has achieved over 14 000 passenger trips in the peak, while Ottawa’s BRT carries 10 000 pph at the peak load point. Pittsburgh has been running 96 buses per hour at the peak load point on the east busway. The associated passenger volume is 3700 pph. Available data show that BRT operating on an exclusive lane has a demonstrated one way capacity of 25 000 pph and a theoretical capacity well above 50 000 pph (although close to this has been achieved in Bogota).
There is growing evidence around the world, in origin–destination density contexts similar to locations proposed for light rail, that a dedicated BRT system (i.e. road infrastructure dedicated to buses only like in Brisbane, Curitiba, Bogota, Pittsburgh, Ottawa, etc.) can carry the same number of people as light rail for one-third of the cost. It is flexible, it is as permanent as light rail, and it can have the image of light rail (rather than image of boring buses) if planned properly. The USA General Accounting Office (2001) audit of BRT and light rail in six US cities found that the capital cost per mile for LRT compared to BRT in its own lane was 260% more costly. Comparisons with BRT on street or on a high occupancy vehicle lanes are not useful and have been excluded. Given the lower costs of running BRT in many jurisdictions, for institutional and maintenance reasons, the case to not even consider BRT is unacceptable. …
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As a general rule, unless the drone pilot has permission from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), he or she should not be flying within 150m of “any congested area” (e.g. town or city) or at a public open event with more than 1000 persons.
The definition of a congested area is: “Congested area” in relation to a city, town or settlement, means any area which is substantially used for residential, industrial, commercial or recreational purposes” When the pilot does have permission from the CAA, such flights are usually restricted to flight distances no closer than 50m from persons, vehicles and structures that are not “under the control” of the pilot. Direct over-flight at any height is not usually permitted.
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Lotus has always been difficult to define musically; an instrumental jamband that has favored groove-based improvisation instead of gaudy solos and noodling. Influences of classic electronic dance music, funk, post-rock and dance-rock have all made their way into the Lotus sound. Over the years, their unique musical blend of electronica with jam music has helped forge a new path in the jamband landscape, influencing many younger bands in the scene. Their latest studio effort, Frames Per Second (December 2018), aims to showcase Lotus in a pure, raw form performing live in the studio. Tracked live at Rittenhouse Soundworks in Philadelphia with cameras rolling, the all-instrumental result is both an audio and video project. Instrumental jazz-funk, Norwegian space-disco and other sounds make their way into the expansive 19-song album and documentary. For Frames Per Second, Lotus aimed to incorporate pyschedelia into the album’s sound by combining hypnotic beats with unexpected harmonic or timbral turns. Approaching two decades together, Lotus has toured actively throughout the US working their way up from dingy basement clubs to world-class venues such as Red Rocks. They’ve become festival favorites, playing everything from Bonnaroo, Camp Bisco and Outside Lands to Ultra Music Festival and Electric Forest, building a hyper-loyal following along the way. A Lotus live show is an experience, a uniquely crafted and improvised set taking everyone, the crowd and band, on a journey.
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A well-waterproofed and insulated basement offers a plethora of benefits, including improved IAQ, occupant health and lower HVAC bills.
WHILE YOUR CLIENTS may wish to finish their basements so they can squeeze an extra room or two out of their houses, a properly sealed and insulated basement is more than a nice amenity. In fact, finishing these spaces can support better air quality and lower HVAC costs.
“As much as 80 percent of the cost of air conditioning is dehumidification, so buildings with uncontrolled water intrusion, whether in liquid or vapor form, place an additional load upon the HVAC system,” explains Tim Chapin, HHS, CRMI, air quality expert at EZ Breathe in Macedonia, Ohio.
But perhaps more compelling is the fact that homeowners can be free of concerns about mold and mildew compromising their home’s structural integrity and occupant health.
“Basement waterproofing is critical, because the foundation holds up the house,” states Peter Barrett, product manager of Cosella-Dörken Products in Beamsville, Ontario. “Once water is in the interior, it can begin to rot stud walls or build up behind vapor barriers. This can create mold which leads to smells, structural decay and adverse health affects.”
In fact, a number of studies, including one conducted by the Institute of Medicine, have directly linked exposure to damp indoor environments to upper respiratory tract symptoms, coughing, wheezing and asthma flare-ups amongst people with asthma.
Once builders have decided to invest the time and resources, the most cost-effective way to deliver a high-quality waterproofing system is during initial construction, recommends Barrett. “If done properly, a homeowner will never have to think about it again.”
A good quality waterproofing system requires both a water barrier and drainage plane to direct water away from the basement’s building enclosure. For example, a highly impermeable membrane like Mar-flex Waterproofing & Building’s Mar-flex 5000, Tremco’s TUFF-N-DRI or Cosella-Dörken’s DELTA system should be applied as the first line of defense.
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Moisture can enter insulated wall assemblies through several mechanisms:
Moisture present in construction materials
Air leakage (humid air enters assembly and condenses)
Capillary rise (through footings)
Diffusion from the interior
Groundwater leakage through the foundation
Source: Building Science Corporation
Next, the drainage board both protects the coating and helps channel the water away from the foundation. Mar-flex offers the ShockWave board, which can also boost insulation, and the “C” Drain drainage tile, which is installed along the footer/foundation walls to send water into the sump/drainage system.
“A proper drainage plane should always be on the exterior of the foundation and be the outermost layer of the foundation protection system,” explains Barrett.
Along these lines, Cosella-Dörken offers a couple of solutions. One is the DELTA-MS, an air-gap membrane that offers both damp-proofing and drainage and is installed on the concrete or block foundation. The other is the DELTA-DRAIN, which is a drainage board placed on top of the waterproofing to both protect the waterproofing and act as a drainage composite providing relief from hydrostatic head—defined as pressure created by water build-up.
Another noteworthy option, amongst many solutions in the market, is FORM-A-DRAIN, offered by North American Specialty Products. This three-in-one system forms footings, delivers an integrated drainage system and can also be adapted to vent radon in locations where the surrounding soil contains radon gas. What’s unique about this system is that it uses lineal sections, which are permanently installed as the foundation footing forms, as opposed to standard, temporary-placed wood forms. These sections ultimately form a complete sub-slab perimeter loop around the foundation.
Lending its own take on residential drainage system, prefabricated drains from American Wick Drain consist of the SITEDRAIN sheet, delivering full-coverage protection to waterproofing materials without the need for a protection board, and the SITEDRAIN strip, which offers a significantly higher flow rate than perforated pipe and stone drainage systems.
Sharing a couple installation best practices, Barrett recommends running the damp-proofing to, but not beyond the footing. “This guides the water to the cold joint between the footing and the foundation wall, which is an area most susceptible to leaks. Also, by putting the perimeter drain on the footing, and not beside the footing, this leads to water collection at this critical potential leak point.”
With no filters to change and no water reservoir to empty, EZ Breathe's ventilation system operates by air exchange, exhausting stale air, along with contaminants and moisture, and circulating fresh air throughout the house.
Another pitfall to look out for is not accounting for high or intermittently high water tables. “Best practice is to waterproof to a level of a minimum one foot higher than the anticipated high water mark,” he advises.
SOUND SEALING
When it comes to sealing the basement enclosure with air and water barriers, avoiding common mistakes is critical to installing a high-performing system.
Although it may seem simple, Brett Oakley, president of Mar-flex Waterproofing & Building Products in Carlisle, Ohio, says it’s not uncommon for builders to assume that damp-proofing is sufficient, even though these products only provide slight protection from dampness, whereas waterproofing forms a barrier from water and seals the surface from water infiltration. “Making sure builders know the difference between damp-proofing and waterproofing, and verifying the product being applied, is crucial to getting the proper waterproofing protection.”
In addition, Barrett offers the following pointers:
Make sure the floor slab is poured level with the footing, and not on top of the footing.
Carefully follow the manufacturer’s recommendations, and don’t stretch the spacing in between the fasteners at the top of the membrane, so that the top tab is properly sealed.
Ensure that there is sufficient sealant behind the flat tab to prevent leakage behind the membrane.
INTEGRATING INSULATION
Although an insulation value of R-12 is a common rule of thumb for basements, this will vary based upon the building code and climate zone. To help guide builders, one helpful resource is the U.S. Department of Energy’s Basement Insulation Technology Fact Sheet, accessible at: http://1.usa.gov/1JMTt4R.
When working with insulation, it’s important to understand that a properly installed system should manage vapor drive, which occurs from the outside to the inside in a below-grade setting. With the soil at 100 percent relative humidity (RH) and interior conditions typically around 40 to 50 percent RH, vapor migrates from areas of high concentration to low concentration seeking equilibrium, as per Boyle’s Law, explains Barrett. The upshot is that the vapor barrier must be carefully placed in combination with the insulation. “Correct insulation will affect whether or not there is condensation or proper comfort levels in the basement.”
One big question to determine is whether to place the insulation on the exterior or interior of the basement. While there are several pros and cons to both approaches, the overall consensus is that interior insulation is much less expensive, but exterior is considerably more effective.
Drilling down to some more specific benefits, exterior insulation minimizes thermal bridging, thereby reducing heat loss through the foundation; it serves as a capillary break to moisture intrusion; it reduces the risk of condensation build-up on the basement surfaces; and it protects the waterproofing coating and the foundation from freeze-thaw cycle effects, reports Oakley.
On the flip side, not all contractors are familiar with proper detailing procedures, which are critical to performance, and many exterior insulation materials—with some exceptions—are susceptible to insect infestation.
Unlike the more limited selection of exterior insulation products, just about any type of insulation can be used for interior applications, ultimately giving builders more choices. Also, when dealing with an existing building, interior insulation is a much simpler option with less costly materials and installation.
In terms of disadvantages, homeowners have to give up a few inches of usable space when the insulation is installed on the interior. Many insulation types require a fire-rated covering, and if the perimeter drainage is poor, the insulation can become damp, says Oakley.
But regardless of the insulation type, in order for the structure’s full envelope system to be complete and effective, all the below-grade systems—including the air and water barrier and insulation—must integrate correctly with all their above-grade counterparts, cautions Benjamin Meyer, LEED AP and building science and sustainability leader at DuPont Building Knowledge Center in Richmond, Va.
“For instance, if there is a basement air barrier, it needs to be continuous from inside of the basement, all the way to the outside where an above-grade air barrier—Tyvek, for example—is installed,” he says. “In order to do this, it usually requires pre-planning before the sill plate is ever installed on top of the foundation wall. If it’s not, then it’s very difficult to fix after the fact, in a manner that is lapped correctly to also shed water above grade.”
“The same is true for thermal and water management layers,” he continues. “If they are not continuous and lapped correctly, additional durability or efficiency defects may arise over time.”
THE ROLE OF VENTILATION
While required in bathroom and kitchen settings, ironically, the building codes don’t mandate ventilation in the basement even though this subterranean location introduces more water vapor than these other spaces, according to EZ Breathe’s Chapin.
If the basement has two or more windows, then natural ventilation is a great option for reducing moisture while also conserving energy, suggests Oakley of Mar-flex.
For an added boost, box fans or small air conditioning units can be placed inside the windows. For a more proactive approach, Oakley recommends installing exhaust fans that connect to vents located throughout the basement.
“These fans can be permanently installed in windows or might require cutting through a basement wall to install,” he explains. “These systems are often equipped with humidity sensors that trigger the fans when moisture is detected within the basement.”
One effective solution is the EZ Breathe ventilation system, which actively circulates fresh air throughout the home, in addition to removing excess moisture. Offering “set it and forget it” operation, there are no filters or trays of water to replace.
“In addition to reducing moisture, and the inevitable issues it creates, basement ventilation can reduce radon, remove airborne pollutants, create whole-home ventilation and replace typical dehumidifiers—and in so doing, create a healthier home,” Chapin concludes.
It’s important to note that the make-up air in mechanical exhaust systems comes from cracks and penetrations in rooms above, and may well introduce humid air into the home. Conditioned air may also be used to ventilate basements and crawlspaces, as described here.
The exterior wall panels of the Basement Finishing System are either 1” or 2.5” thick and made from rigid fiberglass.
Owens Corning sells materials to its franchise network; only certified installers may install the system.
Finishing School
A retrofit solution from Owens Corning can turn a drafty basement into a finished and insulated room in about two weeks. Available only through certified installers, the company’s Basement Finishing System consists of modular rigid fiberglass panels onto which a breathable polyolefin fabric is laminated. The prefinished panels can be installed directly onto the inside of foundation walls or into a steel framework (also provided by the installer). The framework can accommodate extra batt insulation, which might be necessary to meet R-value code requirements for basements.
The fiberglass panels come in two thicknesses: 1” (R-4) and 2.5” (R-11). Wall panels measure 48” x 96”, while ceiling panels are 24” x 24”. PVC trim covers both the seams between panels and a channel at the bottom, which can receive wiring.
While the original panels come in four colors, Owens Corning’s newer Unlimited system features paintable 1” panels. “We use the same 700 Series fiberglass boards as our regular system, but a fiberglass mat is laminated to the facing,” says Joe Rhodes, Technical Operations Leader for Owens Corning Interior Systems. The installers prime and paint the panels with the customer’s choice of color. They can be painted again, although too many coats can compromise the panels’ breathability. (In that case, Owens Corning recommends having the panels re-perforated.)
The pros: An unfinished basement can be transformed quickly and easily using sound-absorbing fiberglass insulation panels, which allow for easy access to the foundation, plumbing, wiring, etc. The panels are mold and mildew resistant and easy to clean, and the system achieves Class A rating.
The cons: The solution does not address any underlying moisture problems that may be present, and its availability is currently limited to East Coast and Midwest markets.
By Juliet Grable
Manufactured with 100 percent recycled materials that do not degrade when exposed to water and soil, Mar-flex’s ShockWave drainage and insulation boards offer a competitively high drainage and compression rate. While water travels through the material, and away from the foundation, it’s directed into the structure’s drain tile system. Meanwhile, a fine mesh filter fabric prevents debris from clogging up the draining channels. Photo courtesy: Mar-flex Waterproofing & Building Products
Made from 100 percent recycled materials, Mar-flex’s Geo-Mat+ is a high-density polyethylene roll and polypropylene geotextile mat. When placed against a waterproofing membrane, the mat’s vertically and horizontally aligned dimples channel water from on grade to the footer drainage system.
With its high water-flow capacity, the DELTA-DRAIN drainboard effectively controls the flow of below-grade water. Applied over the top of a waterproofing membrane, the drain both protects the waterproofing and acts as a drainage composite, lending relief from the build-up of hydrostatic pressure.
Impermeable to water and vapor, Cosella-Dörken’s DELTA-MS is a dimpled air-gap membrane that keeps ground moisture away from the foundation wall. Any water that does manage to get past the membrane is then directed to the perimeter footing drain. Image courtesy: Cosella-Dörken.
Unlike standard, removable wood forms, North American Specialty Product’s FORM-A-DRAIN system utilizes lineal sections, installed as the foundation footing forms, which permanently stay in place, forming a complete sub-slab perimeter loop around the foundation. In addition to providing foundation draining, the system also serves as a radon collection system. Photos courtesy: North American Specialty Products
Owens Corning FOAMULAR extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation can be used for exterior foundations and under slabs. It is GREENGUARD Gold certified and has received a UL-certified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). It comes in square or tongue-and-groove edge and in several thicknesses.
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Mount Mellyn stood as proud and magnificent as she had envisioned... But what about its master--Connan TreMellyn? Was Martha Leigh's new employer as romantic as his name sounded? As she approached the sprawling mansion towering above the cliffs of Cornwall, an odd chill of apprehension overcame her.
TreMellyn's young daugher, Alvean, proved as spoiled and difficult as the Mount Mellyn stood as proud and magnificent as she had envisioned... But what about its master--Connan TreMellyn? Was Martha Leigh's new employer as romantic as his name sounded? As she approached the sprawling mansion towering above the cliffs of Cornwall, an odd chill of apprehension overcame her.
TreMellyn's young daugher, Alvean, proved as spoiled and difficult as the three governesses before Martha had discovered. But it was the girl's father whose cool, arrogant demeanor unleashed unfamiliar sensations and turmoil--even as whispers of past tragedy and present danger begin to insinuate themselves into Martha's life.
Powerless against her growing desire for the enigmatic Connan, she is drawn deeper into family secrets--as passion overpowers reason, sending her head and heart spinning. But though evil lurks in the shadows, so does love--and the freedom to find a golden promise forever... ...more
Kindle Edition, 337 pages
Published April 2011 by St. Martin's Griffin (first published 1960)
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Jul 24, 2018 Julie rated it liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: retro-read, mystery-shelf, from-my-personal-collection, suspense, vintage, gothic, 2018
The Mistress of Mellyn by Victoria Holt is a 1960 publication.
Everyone knows I am a huge fan of these old Gothic suspense novels and love to collect the old paperbacks.Those covers are just fantastic!!
Victoria Holt’s name is nearly synonymous with this genre and she was quite prolific.
As such, I’m still hunting down some of her harder to find books and haven’t come close to reading all of her novels. So, it’s fun to pull one of these off the shelf and lose myself in a different time, despite The Mistress of Mellyn by Victoria Holt is a 1960 publication.
As such, I’m still hunting down some of her harder to find books and haven’t come close to reading all of her novels. So, it’s fun to pull one of these off the shelf and lose myself in a different time, despite the datedness of some of these stories.
They are often a representation of a simpler time, in the days when the suspense was more reliant on atmosphere and dialogue, and the romance was about as chaste as it comes.
Holt’s books may be true the era of time in which she sets her stories, the women of the day having little opportunity and often at the mercy of men, but her heroines are rarely ‘too stupid to live’, or present themselves as the proverbial ‘damsel in distress’.
Her writing style is still quite effective and can create a strong sense of unease, even for the most jaded modern reader.
However, this book is, more or less, a poor man’s Jane Eyre. The old mansion, the governess, the gruff master of the house, the mystery surrounding his wife’s death, and the relationship that begins to develop between the master and the governess. All of these are classic Gothic mystery elements, but, this plot was just too familiar and Holt was quite capable of more originality than this.
But, to be fair, the ending was a lot more sinister than Jane Eyre, as there is a legitimate murder mystery and our heroine is in genuine danger which for its day was probably a little shocking. It was not an unpleasant read, but it wasn’t the best of Holt’s repertoire.
3 stars ...more
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Mar 25, 2017 Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽ rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: gothic, things-go-bump-in-the-night, romance, suspense
Mistress of Mellyn is one of Victoria Holt's old gothic romantic suspense novels, published in 1960. It's the quintessential "governess in peril falling in love with someone above her station" plot. It's a pretty good, old-fashioned novel of its type, one of the better Victoria Holt novels I've read here and there over the years.
Martha (Marty) Leigh is an impoverished gentlewoman forced to become a governess due to her circumstances. She takes a job in Cornwall, a corner of England that, I was s Mistress of Mellyn is one of Victoria Holt's old gothic romantic suspense novels, published in 1960. It's the quintessential "governess in peril falling in love with someone above her station" plot. It's a pretty good, old-fashioned novel of its type, one of the better Victoria Holt novels I've read here and there over the years.
Martha (Marty) Leigh is an impoverished gentlewoman forced to become a governess due to her circumstances. She takes a job in Cornwall, a corner of England that, I was surprised to learn, actually has a subtropical climate (palm trees!). Her duty is to teach and care for the obstinate, emotionally neglected daughter of a widowed master of the mansion, Connan TreMellyn. Connan's wife Alice disappeared a year ago and died in a train crash while running away with another man ... so they say. But Martha still feels Alice's presence around the TreMellyn mansion.
To thicken the plot, we have Peter Nansellock, a handsome neighbor paying Martha some extra attention; his kind sister Celestine; Gillyflower, an emotionally disturbed young daughter of a dead servant and a gentleman who abandoned her; Lady Treslyn, a vividly lovely, young former actress and the wife of an elderly lord, who seems to be waiting for him to die so she can marry Connan; a devoted and gossipy housekeeper with a taste for whiskey in her tea; and various other characters.
Victoria Holt's writing style is prosaic; it's never going to inspire me. But she draws a good plot here. The murder mystery bubbles along under the surface until surfacing with a vengeance late in the pages of this book. There's just a little spookiness here (is Alice really haunting the mansion? maybe...) to flavor the plot.
3.5 stars. Recommended for readers who like old-fashioned gothic romances. ...more
Mar 22, 2017 Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Shelves: historical-romance
I read a lot of Holt in my teens, then they started to feel both gloom laden and like they had come off a production line, so I stopped. I reread another favourite and while I didn't love it so much this time round, I rounded the book up to 4★ for old times sake. The Mistress of Mellyn, the first Holt I read (although I had read plenty of her Jean Plaidy titles) and the first one she wrote, has stood the test of time and I am happy to award 5★.
This books succeeds in so many areas, the Cornwall I read a lot of Holt in my teens, then they started to feel both gloom laden and like they had come off a production line, so I stopped. I reread another favourite and while I didn't love it so much this time round, I rounded the book up to 4★ for old times sake. The Mistress of Mellyn, the first Holt I read (although I had read plenty of her Jean Plaidy titles) and the first one she wrote, has stood the test of time and I am happy to award 5★.
This books succeeds in so many areas, the Cornwall setting, the era (I prefer my Gothics to be Victorian!) the faint air of menace and unease, an attractive hero. There is also just a faint hint of sexual tension. The biggest plus for me is the complex character of Martha Lewis. Forced by family circumstances and her own gentility to become a governess, Martha is overly prickly, puts herself down constantly and is a nosy gossip! Great! A real human. I think she is unnecessarily brusque with her charge, 8 year old Alvean - the child is difficult sure, but her mother only died in the previous year and Alvean's life is lonely and without much stimulation. Martha in her decided way, changes all that and the warming of their relationship and Martha's championing of another girl, traumatised little Gilly is lovely to read.
But, because I had read Bride of Pendorric (like I said these novels are formulaic) I could pick out the villain (although not the motive) and there is a major flaw in the resolution.. I'm reading this one with the Retro Reads Group. Maybe they will see something I've missed. And (view spoiler)[ I find it hard to believe ending up with ten children of her own, plus Alvean & Gilly is a happy ending. Shudder. I love children. Small numbers of children. I didn't love childbirth. I'm positive I would like Victorian childbirth even less! (hide spoiler)]
If you only ever read one Victoria Holt, make it this one! ...more
Oct 01, 2011 Patricia Burroughs rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: british-isles, historical, romance
This is one of those cases where the star rating is based on my memory of how much pleasure the book gave me when I read it as a young girl. Not sure how it holds up to contemporary scrutiny.
Having just reread this book to see how it holds up I have this to say about it. The writing style is pedestrian. This is evidently Victoria Holt's first book and I will be curious to see if the style improves.
However, I still like the story a lot. The characters, setting, menace, use of location, This is one of those cases where the star rating is based on my memory of how much pleasure the book gave me when I read it as a young girl. Not sure how it holds up to contemporary scrutiny.
However, I still like the story a lot. The characters, setting, menace, use of location, plot twists are all pretty solid. I loved the little girls, Alvean and Gilly. I'm glad I reread it and will look to reread some of her others. I won't change my rating for sentimental reasons but would probably give it three stars today. ...more
Mar 26, 2017 debbicat ☮~Traveling Sister rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Wow! I did not remember that! What a great read! I am still thinking about this book after finishing yesterday. This was really good! I know I read it as a teen. My mom had all those Victoria Holt's from the Doubleday Book Club. I remember this title quite well. And I read all of her books when she finished. I just don't remember any of this story. Great characters and setting. Oh so gothic!
I really enjoyed it quite a lot. So atmospheric. I didn't like Marty at all until about halfway thru. She Wow! I did not remember that! What a great read! I am still thinking about this book after finishing yesterday. This was really good! I know I read it as a teen. My mom had all those Victoria Holt's from the Doubleday Book Club. I remember this title quite well. And I read all of her books when she finished. I just don't remember any of this story. Great characters and setting. Oh so gothic!
I really enjoyed it quite a lot. So atmospheric. I didn't like Marty at all until about halfway thru. She was annoying at times. Her whole "don't look down on me bc I am just a governess" attitude was tiring. But, I might would have felt/acted the same way back in the day. Midway thru...the dance...awwww, I could picture it. I wish this had been made into a movie. It would make a really great one. Wonderful ending. Big smile on my face. I love the way the conflict was resolved on this one. I sat outside on a Sunday afternoon in the sun and read most of this one. Pure escapism.
Very good romance/suspense novel. I highly recommend it for those that enjoy those good old gothics and the setting of Cornwall. And great old houses with a stubborn child, a governess, a very desirable employer and father of the stubborn child, coastline, murder, mayhem. It's all right here. Enjoy! ...more
Aug 31, 2012 Jane rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: borrowed
I wasn’t at all sure that Victoria Holt was my sort of author, but I had to give a gothic romance set in Cornwall the benefit of the doubt. And when I read the opening words I was so glad that I did.
“There are two courses open to a gentlewoman when she finds herself in penurious circumstances,” my Aunt Adelaide had said. “One is to marry, and the other is to find a post in keeping with her gentility.”
As the train carried me through the wooded hills and past green meadows, I was taken this second I wasn’t at all sure that Victoria Holt was my sort of author, but I had to give a gothic romance set in Cornwall the benefit of the doubt. And when I read the opening words I was so glad that I did.
As the train carried me through the wooded hills and past green meadows, I was taken this second course; partly, I suppose, because I had never had an opportunity of trying the former.
Martha Leigh – known to her family and friends as Marty – was travelling on the same journey that I have made many times in real life and a few times in print too. She was travelling through Somerset, through Devon, and across Mr Brunel’s bridge into the Duchy of Cornwall.
I liked her. She was sensible, she was bright, she was curious and she was understanding; in just the right proportions. And she was to be a governess, to the young daughter of a wealthy widower. I thought that the position might suit her rather well, and indeed it did.
She quickly wins over the household staff, but it takes her a little longer to win the confidence of her young charge Alvaen. And no wonder, when she has lost her beloved mother, when her father, Connan Tremellyn, was cold and remote, and when a number of governesses had come and gone
Marty could understand Alvaen. She could build a relationship with her. She could lay plans to help her win the approval of her father that she so desperately craved.
But she couldn’t understand Alvaen’s parents.
How could Alice, who it was clear had been happy and loved, leave her daughter and her husband and run away with an old lover? Maybe she hadn’t …
How could Connan neglect his daughter so? How could he take up with the younger wife of an elderly neighbour? Maybe he had a plan …
There are echoes of Daphne DuMaurier and Charlotte Bronte here: a grand mansion on a Cornish cliff, haunted by its former mistress; a plain young woman set against a dark and brooding hero; hints family of family secrets …
Fortunately Victoria Holt had the ability to take those familiar ingredients and create something a little different. A well executed work of gothic suspense, where as soon as one question is answered another one appears, as soon as one crisis is averted another has to be faced, until one final drama resolves everything.
She brought that that house on the cliff, and the surrounding countryside to life with wonderful descriptive flourishes. I could see Marty and Alvaen in the schoolroom, I could see then watching a grand ball from above, I could see them on horseback out in the grounds …
And I could understand them. The governess who was happy in her role, but who struggled with her position in between the family and the household staff. The unhappy child who blossomed when she was shown real care. And all of the others; every character rang true.
There were some lovely touches, in the dialogue, in the descriptions, in well chosen details, and everything was held together by good old-fashioned storytelling.
I can see similarities between Victoria Holt and Mary Stewart; they were near contemporaries but Victoria Holt’s settings are earlier and she seems rather more gothic; from the start though, I thought that her heroine could have fitted into a Mary Stewart novel quite beautifully.
Sadly there were some weak spots. When the romance came to the fore it didn’t seem as natural as it had when it was mixed was the suspense. The ending seemed a little rushed, and I would have prefered a fuller conclusion in the final chapter to the epilogue that was offered instead.
None of that stopped me from loving Mistress of Mellyn, but it did remind me that the books that inspired it were far finer.
So I’d like to read them again before long, and I’ll give any of Victoria Holt’s other novels that cross my path a fair chance too.
May 04, 2018 C. rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Shelves: riedel-titles-2018
I grew up buying gothic mysteries by the bagful. They are suspenseful and sometimes eerie. What I tire of is helplessness: a maiden dependent on residency in an unwelcome place. What a refreshing change, to discover Victoria Holt's 1960, “Mistress Of Mellyn”, broke that mould! I am surprised there were readers who didn't notice that. I give five stars for delight and originality, in the genre I know well, which seldom deviates! Most appear to have missed that Martha Leigh has a good life with he I grew up buying gothic mysteries by the bagful. They are suspenseful and sometimes eerie. What I tire of is helplessness: a maiden dependent on residency in an unwelcome place. What a refreshing change, to discover Victoria Holt's 1960, “Mistress Of Mellyn”, broke that mould! I am surprised there were readers who didn't notice that. I give five stars for delight and originality, in the genre I know well, which seldom deviates! Most appear to have missed that Martha Leigh has a good life with her sister and aunt and CHOSE to seek employment.
She is no inferior. She is comfortable and likes the housekeeper, Grandmother of an orphaned girl. As Martha's employers befriend her, they have to urge her to join them for suppers and soirees. She contacts her family any time she likes. This differs greatly from most gothic mysteries I have ever read! It takes so long to fall for her employer, with other reasonable options along the way, that its eventual realization is believable. This novel has no silly instant romance and no depressed, trapped servant. Lack of heaviness is a unique trait that made for five-star appreciation. Connan is not really arrogant and his daughter, Martha's first student, is not resistant for long.
All of a sudden, the mystery ramped up. I couldn't wait to solve the truth about Connan's former wife. There are no ghosts but answering secrets is very satisfying! I wonder if some readers cast judgement, thinking it was Victoria's début. Victoria was her last pseudonym. “Mistress Of Mellyn” IS NOT COOKIE-CUT, NOR FORMULAIC. By the time the atmosphere grew tense, the enthralling puzzle came to the forefront. I loved it! I held off on her books for years, worried they were ‘romantic suspense’. Au contraire: she penned my kind of mystery! ...more
Mar 28, 2017 Veronique rated it liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: stars-3-5, 2017
3.5 (for Retro Reads)
“There are two courses open to a gentlewoman when she finds herself in penurious circumstances,” my Aunt Adelaide had said. “One is to marry, and the other to find a post in keeping with her gentility.”
I’d never heard of Victoria Holt but this gothic romantic story was full of suspense. The plot follows the well-known plight of the governess, having to find a position to survive, finding such role only to realise that all is not as it seems. Martha Leigh, vicar daughter with 3.5 (for Retro Reads)
I’d never heard of Victoria Holt but this gothic romantic story was full of suspense. The plot follows the well-known plight of the governess, having to find a position to survive, finding such role only to realise that all is not as it seems. Martha Leigh, vicar daughter with no prospect of marriage, accepts a post to take care of 8-year-old Alvean, who has lost her mother in tragic circumstances. Upon arrival, our heroine is faced with a resentful and defiant child, gossipy staff, well-meaning neighbours, an orphaned girl left to haunt the place, and an absent master. That is until he arrives on the scene...
Let’s not forget the setting. We have the huge old house, bursting with nooks and crannies, a potential ghost, and also the beautiful and atmospheric Cornish landscape.
It was inevitable that this book would remind me of Jane Eyre. It is however quite different. I enjoyed the thriller aspects, from the growing feeling of uneasiness and doubt, to the big reveal at the end, as well as the growing relationship between Martha and the two children, Alvean and Gilly. However I found the romance to be the weakest link, not being able to ‘accept' either of the male suitors. Holt does shape them from typical 19th century patriarchal moulds but neither was hero material for me. I wonder if this is due to the author’s writing style or the characters themselves? I had no such qualms when I read Bronte’s masterpiece... Nevertheless, Mistress of Mellyn was a fun read. ...more
Oct 17, 2015 Rane rated it liked it
Shelves: victorian-era
This happen to be one of those books with great writing that pulls one in, but not enough substance to truly make it shine.
For a Gothic romance it had the spooky house, strange happenings and the broody hero. That was about it. Most of the events were pretty much everyday things, with a few clues drops from time to time, but not enough to figure out what happen to the wife who all of a sudden- up and took off with the local man-hoe and then was killed. The clues that were dropped we
For a Gothic romance it had the spooky house, strange happenings and the broody hero. That was about it. Most of the events were pretty much everyday things, with a few clues drops from time to time, but not enough to figure out what happen to the wife who all of a sudden- up and took off with the local man-hoe and then was killed. The clues that were dropped were far and few between.
The romance was on the "meh" okay side. I didn't understand why Martha fell in love with Connan, and sorta understood why Connan fell for Martha even if it was sudden (marry me! I love you!).
The surprise twist was the best part and made alot of sense, but again I would have liked a little bit more clues and maybe a bit more suspects. With Martha following the clues then worrying about Connan's mistress and if he loved her or not.
It was a nice book to past the time with and great writing style that I may read more Holt in the future, we shall have to see. ...more
Jun 26, 2015 MomToKippy rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: mystery-thriller, england-ireland-scotland, historical-fiction
This is my second Holt and I am still thrilled with her. I think she will prove to be one of those authors I can pick up anytime and be assured of a good read. I see many similarities with her construction and characters compared to The Shivering Sands but that does not detract for me. I still love the way she slowly weaves the mystery, reveals the characters bit by bit and gradually builds the gentle romance. Just as in TSS, I found all the characters to be intriguing and developed. I love the This is my second Holt and I am still thrilled with her. I think she will prove to be one of those authors I can pick up anytime and be assured of a good read. I see many similarities with her construction and characters compared to The Shivering Sands but that does not detract for me. I still love the way she slowly weaves the mystery, reveals the characters bit by bit and gradually builds the gentle romance. Just as in TSS, I found all the characters to be intriguing and developed. I love the banter of conversation amongst them - humorous, revealing, flirtatious, mysterious, heartfelt. I find her writing style in general very easy to read and flowing but not insulting to one's intelligence. Again, I was unsure of the culprit until close to the end. I might consider Holt a Du Maurier lite - which suits me. ...more
Feb 20, 2016 Regan Walker rated it it was amazing
Shelves: gothic, victorian
Gothic Mystery set in Cornwall with a Wonderful Love Story
Set in Victorian England in Devon, Cornwall, this is the story of Martha Leigh (“Miss Leigh”) who, at 24, comes to Mount Mellyn to become the governess to widower Connan TreMellyn’s young daughter, Alvean.
After all, what’s an educated woman with no parents and no prospects to do?
Miss Leigh soon discovers that Alvean is spoiled, hard to manage and suffering from too little of her father's attention, which might explain the departure of the Gothic Mystery set in Cornwall with a Wonderful Love Story
Miss Leigh soon discovers that Alvean is spoiled, hard to manage and suffering from too little of her father's attention, which might explain the departure of the last three governesses. In addition to Alvean, there’s a mysterious young child, Gillyflowers, who sings to herself and whose mother committed suicide. Martha determines to win both children and show Connan he is wrong about them all.
So she teaches Alvean, who supposedly can’t ride a horse, to ride well. And she begins to teach Gilly, who all think a bit daft, to read.
But there’s a mystery surrounding Connan’s wife’s death and the goings on around the large house on the edge of the sea that soon capture Martha’s attention. And, despite her better judgment, she is beginning to fall in love with the master of the house.
Holt does a masterful job of drawing us into the mystery—into the secrets of the family’s past—and there are many in this mystery. Oh, yes, there is a surprise at the end.
I love Victoria Holt's Gothic mysteries, usually centered around an old house with secrets and some evil lurking in the shadows. This one is set in Cornwall and Holt captures the people wonderfully. I couldn’t put it down and found myself looking forward to diving into “Miss Leigh’s” puzzle solving for my bedtime reading.
Aug 21, 2017 Wanda rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: female-authors, historical-fantasy, public-library, romance, mysteries-thrillers, read-in-2017
***2017 Summer Lovin’ Reading List***
After two misses, it was nice to score a hit. Apparently, I am an old-fashioned woman. I prefer a story with some mystery, some history, and some romance. Leave out the sex scenes and let’s have an actual plot, please.
Stereotypical as can be, Mistress of Mellyn gave me the usual Victoria Holt offering. An impoverished gentlewoman with no options except being a governess, a student with potential and problems, an attractive employer with an air of mystery, a ***2017 Summer Lovin’ Reading List***
Stereotypical as can be, Mistress of Mellyn gave me the usual Victoria Holt offering. An impoverished gentlewoman with no options except being a governess, a student with potential and problems, an attractive employer with an air of mystery, another man to distract our heroine a bit, plus another woman to get the jealous juices flowing.
Yes, I’ve read it all before, but yes I still enjoyed it.
Aug 13, 2017 Hana rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: gothic-scary, romance
An entertaining Gothic with much to like for genre fans.
Martha Leigh, is a gentlewoman, orphaned with no income. What to do? In Victorian times, with few options, she must become a governess to a lonely and difficult child in a country manor in Cornwall.
I loved the Cornish setting--I kept picturing those cliff scenes in the BBC version of Poldark.
Marty was a pleasant and believable heroine and Connan was okay, but somehow the romance never clicked with me. (view spoiler)[What an unappealing pr An entertaining Gothic with much to like for genre fans.
Marty was a pleasant and believable heroine and Connan was okay, but somehow the romance never clicked with me. (view spoiler)[What an unappealing proposal! Didn't even sell me as a business proposition! (hide spoiler)]
Far better than the romance was the story of the two children befriended by Marty--an unusual feature in a Gothic romance. I fell for both girls and loved how Marty, eventually, and not without her own inner struggles, came to care for and protect them.
Lots of great details on Cornish houses. I'm a sucker for that sort of thing and amused myself by finding houses that fit the descriptions.
Cotehele House is a Cornwall manse dating from the 16th century. This is the Great Room with the high ceilings and exposed beams like those at Mellyn that so impressed Marty.
For fun, some pictures of Elizabethan era houses in Cornwall. This is Ebbingford Manor, from a postcard of 1896.
This is Trerice another grand manor in Cornwall of one of the landed families.
A big issue for me was the often clunky dialog--it did not feel right for the period. The plot was interesting, though, and the story moves along with enough clever twists to keep me turning the pages. ...more
Jun 05, 2016 Kavita rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: mystery, historical-fiction, uk
Martha Leigh has to earn her own living, and the only option open to her is to be a governess. Her aunt finds a place for her and Martha ends up in a household full of secrets. The master of the house is Connan TreMellyin, whose child Alvean she has to teach. There are the siblings from the neighbouring mansion, who are both friends and rivals of the TreMellyins. Clementine wants to marry Connan and mothers Alvean constantly, while Peter is a flirt.
Over time, Martha realises there are far too m Martha Leigh has to earn her own living, and the only option open to her is to be a governess. Her aunt finds a place for her and Martha ends up in a household full of secrets. The master of the house is Connan TreMellyin, whose child Alvean she has to teach. There are the siblings from the neighbouring mansion, who are both friends and rivals of the TreMellyins. Clementine wants to marry Connan and mothers Alvean constantly, while Peter is a flirt.
Over time, Martha realises there are far too many secrets in the small household and she begins to pry them out little by little. She is especially enamoured with Alice, Alvean's mother, who is supposed to have died in a train crash. But did she? As the secrets tumble out, someone tries to kill Martha. Life only becomes more complicated when she falls head over heels in love with Connan.
This book is full of suspense and interesting characters, and there are a lot of people with the motive for murder and deception. The love story seemed a bit hurried and underdeveloped but I would take it over an abusive relationship depicted as 'romantic' any day. The high star rating is because I loved the depiction of the murderer, even though I had guessed who it was. I wasn't certain, though.
Does Martha solve the mystery and marry Connan or does she fall prey to the diabolical mind that could do anything to get what it wants? Read to find out! ...more
Jun 14, 2009 Misfit rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: romantic-suspense
"There are two courses open to a gentlewoman when she finds herself in penurious circumstances.......One is to marry, and the other to find a post in keeping with her gentility."
With no other prospects in sight, Martha Leigh takes a position as governess for eight-year-old Alvean TreMellyn at her family's estate Mount Mellyn in Cornwall. Alvean's mother Alice has been dead for a year, after she ran away with her lover they both died in a tragic train wreck - burned beyond recognition. Her father "There are two courses open to a gentlewoman when she finds herself in penurious circumstances.......One is to marry, and the other to find a post in keeping with her gentility."
With no other prospects in sight, Martha Leigh takes a position as governess for eight-year-old Alvean TreMellyn at her family's estate Mount Mellyn in Cornwall. Alvean's mother Alice has been dead for a year, after she ran away with her lover they both died in a tragic train wreck - burned beyond recognition. Her father Connon is cold and withdrawn, especially with his daughter. Martha settles in and builds a relationship with both Alvean and the waif-like Gillyflower and she also finds herself attracted to the master of the house (well of course!), but then things soon begin to go bump in the night in typical Holt fashion.
Does Alice's presence still live on at Mount Mellyn? Did she really die in the train wreck? Why is Connon so remote from his daughter? What about Connon's relationship with the beauteous but haughty Lady Treslyn? Who framed the last beautiful governess for theft so that she lost her position and was forced to leave? Does someone want Martha out of the way as well? What about these mysterious blinds in the house where one can watch what is going on in another room without being seen? Does the house have more unknown secrets?
That's as much as I'm going to tell - read it for your self! I noticed a definite similarity between parts of this story and Rebecca and Jane Eyre (but that's a good thing), although she's still got a surprise or two in store for you that will keep you turning the pages until the very last reveal (gad, what a nail biter). While she's not quite up to the perfection that is Du Maurier, I think you'll find this a perfect comfort book to curl up with in front of the fire with a glass of red wine and chocolate. 4/5 stars. ...more
Jan 30, 2012 Hannah rated it it was ok · review of another edition
Shelves: re-read, 2012-reads, gothics
Rating Clarification: 2.5 Stars
I've been doing alot of re-reads at the beginning of 2012; some from books of my childhood, others from books of my teen years. For the most part, these re-reads have stood the test of time between readings. Whether this is because of nostalgia or their overall quality it's hard to determine. Regardless, it's generally been a positive re-reading experience. However, the appeal of Victoria Holt's first published gothic novel, Mistress of Mellyn, faltered in my remem Rating Clarification: 2.5 Stars
I've been doing alot of re-reads at the beginning of 2012; some from books of my childhood, others from books of my teen years. For the most part, these re-reads have stood the test of time between readings. Whether this is because of nostalgia or their overall quality it's hard to determine. Regardless, it's generally been a positive re-reading experience. However, the appeal of Victoria Holt's first published gothic novel, Mistress of Mellyn, faltered in my remembered enjoyment from long ago.
While not a badly written book, the elements of suspense and tension so crucial to a good gothic were lacking throughout the story. With little gothic buildup, the big "reveal" was lackluster and was followed by an abrupt ending (view spoiler)[ which included a postscript from years in the future (hide spoiler)]. Character development was adequately created, but since this was Holt's freshman novel, it did lack the polish that some of her later works would have. The interactions between the hero and heroine were also less successfully applied, and as a reader I wasn't totally sold on its authenticity.
What Holt did do well was her place description of the story locale, Cornwall. Being a reader who enjoys this aspect of a story, I found her descriptions of the environment very well written and appealing.
All in all, not a waste of time, but not Holt's best effort either.
Read as part of the Gothicked group read in February 2012. For those interested, here is the link:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_... ...more
Dec 26, 2013 Cphe rated it liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: historical-romance, 2015, gothic, mystery
More years than I care to remember since I read this novel. You tend to forget just what pure escapism this author offered to her readers. Loved the atmosphere and the Cornish setting. Somewhat predictable but still good fun........a dark and brooding hero and a determined and feisty heroine with a heart of gold that had the power to bring a family together. All the hallmarks that you look for in a "Gothic" romantic/suspense.
Dec 05, 2011 Bree (AnotherLookBook) rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I "discovered" Victoria Holt in my local library back in high school. My mom remembered reading and loving her books back when she was my age. This one was one of my favorites. My only complaint of Holt, even back in high school, was that nothing seemed to happen for ages, and then in the last twenty pages everything would happen! It always left me feeling like I'd just finished a great book, but also like I'd been deceived a little into that impression.
Recently, I got into D.E. Stevenson and fo I "discovered" Victoria Holt in my local library back in high school. My mom remembered reading and loving her books back when she was my age. This one was one of my favorites. My only complaint of Holt, even back in high school, was that nothing seemed to happen for ages, and then in the last twenty pages everything would happen! It always left me feeling like I'd just finished a great book, but also like I'd been deceived a little into that impression.
Recently, I got into D.E. Stevenson and found myself remembering Holt's style and female protagonists--strong, ultimately, though not totally perfect. For those who enjoy Holt for these aspects, I'd highly recommend some D.E.S. Not gothic, but still keeps you turning pages. Particularly: The Blue Sapphire
For more reviews of awesome but forgotten books: www.AnotherLookBook.com ...more
Oct 29, 2017 Bee (Heart Full of Books) added it · review of another edition
Shelves: university
Well, it's certainly no Jane Eyre.
Mar 30, 2019 Sarah Mac rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: gothic-romance, 2019-challenge-leftovers, light-historical, 2019, reviewed, gothic, collection-victoria-holt, cover-me-teal
3.5, rounded up.
MELLYN is a gentle gothic, more sedate & spare than Holt's mature fully-flowered style like DEMON LOVER, INDIA FAN, SPRING OF THE TIGER, etc. Even KIRKLAND REVELS has a more 'classic' Vicky flavor (though KIRKLAND isn't her best by any means). You can tell she hadn't refined her voice or her most beloved plotting template -- the lengthy childhood recap in particular -- but this is still an enjoyable read. Marty is a grumpy heroine, & I respect that. :P
Jul 05, 2009 CLM rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Recommended to CLM by: SLM
Shelves: uk, 19th-century, suspense, governess
A classic gothic: when Martha takes a position as a governess in remote Cornwell, catering to a spoiled child, she does not expect to be surrounded by mystery and find herself in danger...
Mar 26, 2012 Marie rated it it was ok · review of another edition
Shelves: library, fiction, romance, reviewed, gothic
I almost want to give it that third star, but the melodrama didn't really start until three quarters of the way through. Before the fun stuff was a bunch of occasional musing on Martha's part about Alice, and no real searching. And I have no idea why Connan was such a catch. He was a jerk, Martha disliked him, Martha got a crush, Connan liked her interest, Martha loves children, Martha loves Connan, Connan loves Martha. So unlike the infamous gold-standard Mr. Darcy, Connan's full character arc I almost want to give it that third star, but the melodrama didn't really start until three quarters of the way through. Before the fun stuff was a bunch of occasional musing on Martha's part about Alice, and no real searching. And I have no idea why Connan was such a catch. He was a jerk, Martha disliked him, Martha got a crush, Connan liked her interest, Martha loves children, Martha loves Connan, Connan loves Martha. So unlike the infamous gold-standard Mr. Darcy, Connan's full character arc goes from arrogant sot to besotted without, you know, ever actually overcoming his obnoxiousness.
And I read a lot of Holt in middle school—I seem to recall a full shelf of them for some reason—and now I'm wondering if I always found the protagonists so vaguely unlikable. Martha does so little, up unto fainting until rescue. She tries for spunky without ever being quite clever enough to manage.
But Alvean and Gilly were good child characters, which is something I'm sensitive too, and I did like their growing relationship with Martha, though, given this novel is from Martha's perspective, I really could barely tell it was happening on her part. And of course, the melodrama was fun, when it arrived. ...more
Dec 19, 2008 Meagan rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: suspense, historical-fiction, romance
Mistress of Mellyn is a great example of an old-fashioned gothic romance. It begins with the necessary heroine, an impoverished gentlewoman with no prospects for marriage (of course), who is pursuing a living as a governess in an isolated and somewhat spooky manor. The master of the house is a widower, handsome and forbidding, whose wife died in fantastic circumstances and whose body was never positively identified. All this is wrapped up in rumors and mysterious happenings while our heroine, ag Mistress of Mellyn is a great example of an old-fashioned gothic romance. It begins with the necessary heroine, an impoverished gentlewoman with no prospects for marriage (of course), who is pursuing a living as a governess in an isolated and somewhat spooky manor. The master of the house is a widower, handsome and forbidding, whose wife died in fantastic circumstances and whose body was never positively identified. All this is wrapped up in rumors and mysterious happenings while our heroine, against all her better judgment, begins to have feelings for the man she suspects may have had a hand in his wife's death. It's sentimental, full of cliches, over the top, and immensely entertaining reading. If you like your romances of the soap-opera variety, with the threat of doom and gloom, Victoria Holt in general and Mistress of Mellyn in particular will serve you well! ...more
Apr 26, 2015 Lauren Stoolfire rated it liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: gothic, historical-fiction, romance
This novel is going for Jane Eyre meets Rebecca, but it never quite gets there. Decent storyline, but difficult for me to really connect with the characters.
Jun 19, 2009 Laura rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Recommended to Laura by: Misfit
Shelves: gothic-romance, bookmooch, read-2009, romantic-suspense
We are born, we suffer, we love, we die, but the waves continue to beat upon the rocks; the seed time and the harvest come and go, but the earth remains.
Jul 05, 2010 Marija rated it did not like it · review of another edition
Recommended to Marija by: Mom
Shelves: historical-fiction, mystery-suspense
My mother gave me this book, telling me that I might get a kick out of it. She was right! This book gives a new meaning to a five star rating: “amazing”… Amazing in the sense—How could this book have been published?!
I’ll admit the story had potential. When I first started it, I thought it would be like those old Catherine Cookson novels I used to love to read in my early teens. Once I was a third of the way into the story, I was embarrassed that I even made that comparison. Cookson’s books are m My mother gave me this book, telling me that I might get a kick out of it. She was right! This book gives a new meaning to a five star rating: “amazing”… Amazing in the sense—How could this book have been published?!
I’ll admit the story had potential. When I first started it, I thought it would be like those old Catherine Cookson novels I used to love to read in my early teens. Once I was a third of the way into the story, I was embarrassed that I even made that comparison. Cookson’s books are much better written, with better storylines and good developed characters. Though I’m truly surprised that Cookson’s books are for the most part out of print, while books like this are still in circulation.
Holt’s story is a mess. Some ideas are introduced, but never fully explored. The ending’s rushed and the concluding events are never fully explained. The murderer never explains the motive behind his actions. It’s all left to conjecture by the narrator, the governess. And when you really consider all the things the murderer did, you begin to wonder how that person could have done it all without an accomplice. For example, loosening and tossing a boulder from a cliff. You also wonder what was the real motive behind those actions. Did that person have a prior claim to the house? And this suppressed hatred the murderer supposedly “felt” seems strange, when throughout the book, that person was genuinely nice and affectionate to everyone, without fault—that kind of feeling is rather hard to fake. It all seemed too easy.
Also, the book lacks historical accuracy. For instance, in Victorian times, it wasn't common for women to attend a funeral procession; only men witnessed the burial of the loved one. So for the governess to witness the body of Sir Thomas, a neighbor of her employer, being placed in a tomb is highly unlikely.
The characterization made me laugh. Connan, got to love that name, is never developed in the book, yet he’s the main heartthrob for the governess. They hardly ever speak, only a brief word to each other occasionally, but only about business. Holt develops her secondary character Peter, the neighbor next door, more fully than Connan, and because of that I almost wished that he were the leading man. At least he was entertaining. Though in all fairness Connan does have some gem lines when he suddenly professes his love:
“Should I have prepared you for the shock? … I am sorry, Miss Leigh. I thought I had managed to convey to you something of my feelings in this matter.”
“I want to marry you because I want to keep you a prisoner in my house.”
“I am a dissolute, degenerate philanderer. I am going to say was. Because from this moment I am going to be faithful to one woman for the rest of my life.”
With a few laughs, it was an easy read, but left me ultimately unsatisfied.
Jan 20, 2014 Graham rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: historical, romance
NOTE: I've just discovered, purely by chance, that Goodreads have deleted a couple of my old reviews from the site. Luckily, I had a backup of this one:
This Gothic romance packs plenty of punch thanks to the myriad plot ingredients to be found lurking within the pages. The wonderfully Gothic setting is Cornwall, more specifically an ancient castle on the clifftops; it is a location haunted by tragedy, where people die, go missing and walk into the sea, never to return. There are secret peep hole NOTE: I've just discovered, purely by chance, that Goodreads have deleted a couple of my old reviews from the site. Luckily, I had a backup of this one:
This Gothic romance packs plenty of punch thanks to the myriad plot ingredients to be found lurking within the pages. The wonderfully Gothic setting is Cornwall, more specifically an ancient castle on the clifftops; it is a location haunted by tragedy, where people die, go missing and walk into the sea, never to return. There are secret peep holes and priest holes and a wood nearby that it’s easy to get lost in. The sea cries mournfully against the rocks and the castle itself may well be haunted by the spirit of its previous mistress, who died in a terrible train wreck.
All is well and good, but what of the story? Victoria Holt was one of the many pseudonyms used by the insanely prolific author Jean Plaidy (the name in itself is a pseudonym!) during the ‘60s and ‘70s. Under the name of Victoria Holt, the author turned out dozens of similar Gothic romances, all packed with brooding heroes and mysterious plots. This book is one of them. The template is clearly Jane Eyre, which is no bad thing if you’re a fan of Charlotte Bronte’s classic. Indeed, Connan TreMellyn, the taciturn, mysterious hero who is saddled with a daughter whom he doesn’t love, is in many ways a Cornish variant of Mr. Rochester.
The author goes for the “anything goes” approach, weaving lots of different strands into the narrative. Some are more effective than others. The romance, always kept understated and virtually in the background, is handled admirably. The mystery of the story is very slow paced – it’s not until the final pages that we learn the real truth of Mellyn’s history – and I would have liked to see a little more incident. However, the writing is strong, simple and fluid, making this a book that is very easy to read and follow. Holt has a gift for natural-sounding dialogue and the period setting is expertly captured.
And so the story goes on, the pages filled with all kinds of ingredients: there’s the whisky-sipping gossip of a housekeeper; a mysterious mute girl, almost spectral, who hides in the woods; a secret assassin; a poison pen and more charged, fizzling sexuality than you can shake a stick at. Martha Leigh is an eminently likable heroine; she’s clever, smart and shy, and the scenes in which she dances in the darkness with Connan are wonderfully sexy.
As a whole, this is a work of popular fiction that has been authored to delight a specific readership: those who like their romances full of mystery and tragedy, with hints of the supernatural thrown into the brew. While some of the plot ingredients might today be seen as clichéd, the writing is fresh and engaging enough to make it a winning read. ...more
Feb 27, 2009 Misfit rated it really liked it · review of another edition
With no other prospects in sight, Martha Leigh takes a position as governess for eight-year-old Alvean TreMellyn at her family's estate Mount Mellyn in Cornwall. Alvean's mother Alice has been dead for a year, after she ran away with her lover they both died in a tragic train wreck - burned beyond recognition. Her fathe "There are two courses open to a gentlewoman when she finds herself in penurious circumstances.......One is to marry, and the other to find a post in keeping with her gentility."
That's as much as I'm going to tell - read it for your self! Like a couple of the other reviewers, I noticed a definite similarity between parts of this story and Rebecca and Jane Eyre (but that's a good thing), although she's still got a surprise or two in store for you that will keep you turning the pages until the very last reveal (gad, what a nail biter). While she's not quite up to the perfection that is Du Maurier, I think you'll find this a perfect comfort book to curl up with in front of the fire with a glass of red wine and chocolate. 4/5 stars. ...more
Jul 07, 2010 Misha Mathew rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: history, mystery-suspense-thriller, gothic
Books by Victoria Holt are a must for all lovers of Gothic suspense/romance, I have been told. My mom devoured her books when she was a young girl herself. The problem was actually finding her books . Not many people read Victoria Holt , I guess . After a lot of searching, I spotted 2-3 Victoria Holt books in a library. Since Mistress of Mellyn was among her best known ones, I chose this.
I love anything gothic. Gothic Suspense had been one of my favorite genre since I discovered and read Review:
I love anything gothic. Gothic Suspense had been one of my favorite genre since I discovered and read Rebecca when I was 15.
Mistress of Mellyn though having undertones of Rebecca was very engrossing. It was unputdownable.
Martha, the heroine enters as a governess as a last resort in a wealthy family living in a mysterious house called Mellyn Manor. She's given the responsibility of Alvean Tremellyn, the only daughter of charming yet cold and mysterious Conan Tremellyn. Martha is drawn to the mysteries and secrets that lie behind Conan's wife's mysterious death. She's sure there is more to her death than what meets the eye...
Mistress of Mellyn was a very enjoyable read for me. I did nothing else while reading it. Comparisons to Rebecca are unavoidable, for the very obvious reason. The main premise of both novels revolve around "mysterious deaths.".
Mistress of Mellyn lacks the haunting quality of Rebecca. There was a creepy feeling while reading Rebecca ...a feeling that something bad's going to happen.
Still, Mistress of Mellyn was a fun intriguing read. The suspense was well done.
Nothing brainy or anywhere near to Rebecca but gripping gothic suspense!
Engrossing suspense!
To all fans of the Gothic genre, fans of Victoria Holt,Bronte sisters and Daphne De Maurier. ...more
Jan 05, 2014 The Lit Bitch rated it it was amazing
This book was a cross between Rebecca and Jane Eyre with a dash of The Woman in White. I adored it! I wasn’t crazy about the ending but that said I LOVED this book!
I thought the motive for the crime wasn’t substantial enough. I had hoped there would be more justification and explanation at the end but there just wasn’t. I didn’t think the motive justified the crime. The ending was WAY too fast for me….there was so much build up and then suddenly it was over.
But other than the ending, the novel w This book was a cross between Rebecca and Jane Eyre with a dash of The Woman in White. I adored it! I wasn’t crazy about the ending but that said I LOVED this book!
But other than the ending, the novel was fantastic! It was very atmospheric and suspenseful. There are a couple of different mysteries going on which make this novel enjoyable on so many levels.
There was a lot in the suspense forum as well as the romance category. Connan TreMellyn was Mr Darcy of sorts–arrogant and proud but at the same time, he was charming and gracious. I could see why Miss Leigh was so taken by him.
I loved Miss Leigh. She was educated, sassy, and strong. As a heroine, particularly a Gothic heroine, she was perfect! I loved that there was a strong equestrian theme in the book, as a hunter/jumper equestrian myself, that made the novel all the more of a favorite for me!
There is a lot to love in this classic Gothic romance! Victoria Holt holds a special place in my heart as an author. She’s the queen of modern Gothic Romance/Suspense novels. I love her story-telling style and would read any of her Gothic novels without question.
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About Victoria Holt
Eleanor Alice Burford, Mrs. George Percival Hibbert was a British author of about 200 historical novels, most of them under the pen name Jean Plaidy which had sold 14 million copies by the time of her death. She chose to use various names because of the differences in subjec Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.
Eleanor Alice Burford, Mrs. George Percival Hibbert was a British author of about 200 historical novels, most of them under the pen name Jean Plaidy which had sold 14 million copies by the time of her death. She chose to use various names because of the differences in subject matter between her books; the best-known, apart from Plaidy, are Victoria Holt (56 million) and Philippa Carr (3 million). Lesser known were the novels Hibbert published under her maiden name Eleanor Burford, or the pseudonyms of Elbur Ford, Kathleen Kellow and Ellalice Tate. Many of her readers under one penname never suspected her other identities.
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“We are born, we suffer, we love, we die, but the waves continue to beat upon the rocks; the seed time and the harvest come and go, but the earth remains.” — 4 likes
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Texas Instruments the Preferred Chip-Maker for Google’s Ice Cream Sandwich?
Chuong Nguyen
There is now speculation that Google is dumping NVIDIA, whose dual-core chipset helped to shape Android 3.0 Honeycomb, in favor of Texas Instruments for its Ice Cream Sandwich platform, which will begin the process of merging the tablet and smartphone editions of Android into one platform. The company’s OMAP 4 chip will be the reference platform on which Google will develop the next iteration of Android.
Sources to RCR Wireless who made mention of TI’s new prominent role expressed some backhanded comments at NVIDIA while praising TI: TI are just so relaible, if they say they’ll have something done by Tuesday, it’s done on Tuesday, and it’s done right. Does this suggest that NVIDIA is unreliable and untimely? The source says the following about NVIDIA: “Nvidia seems to have run out of steam, lacks engineers and has come up against a bit of an innovation wall.”
It’s unclear what went wrong in the Google-NVIDIA partnership. The company was the first out of the gate with a dual-core ARM-based applications processor in the form of the Tegra 2, which marries the companies GeForce GPU onto the SoC design. There were speculations in the past that NVIDIA’s chipsets are creating compatibility issues with 4G LTE networks, and perhaps that may be the reason why Motorola is swapping out the Tegra 2 chipset in the Droid Bionic‘s re-design in favor of the TI OMAP4 chipset.
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Despite a positive showing of the Kal-El chip, which is believed to be launching is Tegra 3, the chip may not be up to Google’s standards.
Via: RCR Wireless (1, 2), The Droid Guy
Related Topics:Androidapplications processorchipCPUdual-coreGoogleIce Cream SandwichNvidiaOMAPOMAP4ProcessorsmartphoneTabletTegraTegra 2Texas InstrumentsTI
Translation: our tablet OS is buggy as hell and we need to blame somebody
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Mike Tyson on being Bullied and Abused
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Mike Tyson is mostly known as the ear-chomping, face-tattooed caricature of a former heavyweight bor. But no one becomes an ear-biter in a vacuum. The Starz! documentary Champs explores his story, as well as those of Evander Holyfield and Bernard Hopkins, and the tough backgrounds that made them into the tough men they became. As Hopkins put it, "My goal wasn’t to be the President of the United States. My goal was to be the baddest guy that I can be."
In the documentary, available on iTunes now and DVD May 12, Tyson shows a more sensitive, introspective side, one that can be seen in the clips below. He explains that before he was Iron Mike, he was frightened and abused. What pushed him to become undisputed champion of the world was the same thing that helped him get rid of the bullies: he stopped being scared. And if that didn’t work, he dropped a television on their heads.
Mike Tyson: Bullying made me malevolent
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Home and garden events and resources around Snohomish County
by Herald Staff
Saturday, June 15, 2019 1:30am
Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens: The annual plant sale and raffle is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 15, Legion Park tennis court, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett. The sale features both starts and mature plants, perennials, vines, shrubs and trees. For more information, call 425-257-9587 or go to www.evergreenarboretum.com.
Hardy Plant Society of Washington: A free lecture on “Water and Pond Landscape Design” is scheduled at 7 p.m. June 17 at the Center for Urban Horticulture, NHS Hall, by Heidi Kaster of Dragonfly Farm Gardens and Jeff Borsema of Dreamscapes Water Gardens and Construction in Sultan. They will go over developing ponds, water walls and stairs for the back yard, as well as plants that work well in and around water features. More at www.hardyplantsocietywa.org.
“Weeds of Camano”: Noxious weeds destroy biological diversity, decrease forage, increase erosion, and decrease land values. Seth Luginbill, Island County Noxious Weed Program coordinator, will discuss Camano Island’s most prevalent invaders, provide tools and techniques for specific invasive species, and examine management principles in which landowners may control invasive plant species and improve native habitats. Bring pictures of backyard or pasture weeds or bring in the weeds for identification. The program is scheduled at 7 p.m. June 19 at the Island County Multi-Purpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive. Call 360-387-2236 or go to www.camanowildlifehabitat.org.
Bees & Botany: A hands-on science and art program designed for parents and preschoolers 3 to 5 years old. Children can develop science and art skills while learning more about bees and botany. The class is scheduled from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesdays from July 2 to Aug. 20. Meet in Horticultural Classroom 105 at Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett. The charge is $60 for a four-week series or $120 for all eight weeks. Register at www.imaginecm.org/bees-and-botany.
Home, sweet, home: Monte Cristo Awards honor Everett property owners who have shown extensive pride in their home or business. Awards are given in four categories: Green Gardening; Rejuvenation and Transformation; Pride of the Neighborhood; and Neighborhood-Friendly Business. Deadline for entries is July 1. Awards ceremony held in October. Nomination forms are available at www.everettwa.gov/montecristo
Whidbey Island Garden Tour: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 15. Tour is self-guided with five gardens. Advance tickets are $20 adults, $10 for ages 2 to 12. Day-of-tour tickets are $25. Call 360-321-4191 or go to wigt.org.
Camano Island Backyard Wildlife Habitat Garden Tour: The 12th annual tour is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 22 and features landscaping for wildlife. Free. Pick up maps at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 NE Camano Drive, the day of the event. More at www.camanowildlifehabitat.org.
Mill Creek Garden Tour: The Mill Creek Garden Club presents its garden tour 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 22. Featuring six gardens in Mill Creek with artisans at each. Tour benefits Mill Creek Garden Club’s “Giving through Gardening” school grants, civic projects and club operations. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 the day of. More at www.millcreekgardenclub.com.
Snohomish Garden Tour: The self-guided tour is noon to 5 p.m. June 30 of six private gardens in the Snohomish area. Tickets are $15; get $3 off if you buy them online. Proceeds go toward First Avenue hanging flower baskets. Call 425-377-2084 or go to www.snohomishgardenclub.com for more.
Edmonds in Bloom: The garden tour is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 21 and features six private gardens. Tickets will be sold at businesses and online the first week in June. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the first garden of the tour. More at www.edmondsinbloom.com.
Master Gardener Hotline & Diagnostic Clinic: Call 425-357-6010 to talk to a master gardener or visit Snohomish County’s walk-in clinic at the WSU Extension office in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, April through September, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, October through March. More at extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/garden/master-gardener-program.
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Bose Launches Pre-Orders for New Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Posted Fri May 31, 2019 at 03:00 PM PDT by Steven Cohen
The company's latest headphones will start shipping at the end of June.
Bose has detailed its latest headphone model, the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. Pre-orders are now live via Amazon for an MSRP of $399 in black or silver color options.
"At its best, technology should make us more human, not more dependent on devices," said Brian Maguire, category director, Bose headphones. "No one's bucket list includes more time on a touchscreen, but right now, millions of people are looking down, swiping and typing on a 3x5 display. Pairing our phones and headphones have given us more freedom for calls, and lets us use our personal assistants to get things done. But there are still barriers, and we’ve all experienced them. Our VPA doesn’t understand what we said and dials the wrong number. Or botches our text, so we send it ourselves. Or we’re forced to manually open an app, or hang-up because we’re shouting over a crowd. Noise cancelling headphones have always helped us hear better — but we need to be heard better, too. And no mobile device has solved that problem. No phone, no headphone, and no combination of the two. But the Bose Noise Cancelling 700 changes that. And we can’t wait for people to experience the difference it makes."
Building upon the company's previously released QuietComfort headphones, the new wireless Bose 700s offer advanced noise cancelation and voice interface technology. Under the hood, the headphones feature a new acoustic and electronics package, new digital signal processing, and a new eight microphone system. The microphones are used to cancel unwanted noise from reaching a listener's ears with 11 levels of control and no unwanted "hiss." Likewise, the mics are also capable of improving voice pickup for calls and hands-free commands, utilizing a beamform-array and a rejection-array to isolate a user's speech while suppressing other background sounds. And when it comes to music playback, the headphones are engineered with proprietary active equalization, offering a natural and faithful sound without boosted bass, vocals, and treble.
Meanwhile, when it comes to voice control, the headphones are compatible with any native VPA, and include integrated Google Assistant and Alexa support. Likewise, an out-of-box software update will enable wake word access to Alexa, allowing users to activate Alexa by simply saying her name. Finally, the unit features stainless-steel components, capacitive touch controls, and up to 20 hours of battery life.
The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are set to start shipping on June 30. A wireless Bose Earbuds 500 model is also scheduled for release later this year, and a wireless Bose Noise Cancelling Earbuds 700 model is set for release in 2020.
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Pools Youth Team return to action on Friday when they host Scunthorpe United in the opening group game of the Youth Alliance League Cup at East Durham College (11am kick-off).
Ian McGuckin’s men got to the Northern Area Final of the League Cup last term and there is real hope they can prosper again this time around.
The youngsters drew 2-2 with Burton Albion on the opening day before beating Scunthorpe 3-1 in their second game to get off to a solid start to 2018/19.
However, they were left twiddling their thumbs at the weekend after the schedule threw up an early blank round for Pools and McGuckin says the lads are now chomping at the bit to get back out on the pitch.
The Youth Alliance League Cup begins with a group stage and Pools have been drawn alongside Scunthorpe, Oldham Athletic, Rotherham United and Tranmere Rovers in Group 6.
“It was frustrating not to play last weekend but that gave us a little more time to work on the training ground and prepare for Friday,” he told us.
“We’re looking forward to getting off to a good start in this competition like we did last season and it would be nice to have another good run in the League Cup and the FA Youth Cup this year.
“Scunthorpe will no doubt be looking to prove a point after we beat them in the league game two weeks ago so we just have to keep doing what we’ve been doing.
“We’ve had a decent start to the season with plenty of positives but there is also plenty to work on as well so hopefully we can improve again on Friday.”
Joe Jackson is a doubt to feature in Friday’s game as he recovers from tonsillitis but Aaron Willoughby is back in the squad for the first time this season after shaking off a groin problem.
Kick-off at East Durham College in Peterlee is 11am on Friday and entry is free to all supporters.
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How our CCG identified 500 people with new atrial fibrillation
By lealegraien@cogora.com
Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) saw an opportunity to identify people over the age of 65 with new atrial fibrillation (AF).
The CCG was announced as one of the AF Association Healthcare Pioneers 2018 – Showcasing Best Practice in AF winners for its project.
AF is a heart condition that causes an irregular heart rhythm and can lead to a stroke. It is the most common type of arrhythmia.
Every 15 seconds, someone suffers an AF-related stroke, yet most can be prevented using appropriate anticoagulation therapy.
With a population of over 750,000, which includes 187,456 over 65-year olds, we have a higher prevalence of AF at 2.68% compared to the national prevalence of 1.91%.
We embarked on a four-year project to opportunistically screen and identify people over the age of 65 with AF.
Those patients were offered a pulse check whilst attending flu vaccination clinics.
If an irregular pulse was detected, an electrocardiogram (ECG) was performed to ascertain the type of arrhythmia so appropriate treatment could begin.
The original proposed pathway assigned healthcare assistants to take pulses during flu clinics.
But as a consequence of the pilot project, we agreed that it’s more appropriate for GPs, nurse practitioners and practice nurses to carry out the pulse checks to ensure healthcare professionals with the required competencies were able to identify irregular pulses.
A centralised ECG clinic for the locality was suggested at the planning stage of the pilot to enable larger practices to accommodate their potentially greater number of patients.
However, we realised that information governance legislation would restrict this from taking place. In addition, it was highlighted that people may become anxious attending a clinic at different premises rather than their GP practice to have an ECG.
As a result, practices held ECG clinics in house and patients were invited to make an appointment within the week.
Patient evaluation survey was sent to practices to forward to people who had their pulse taken at the flu clinic and were identified with an irregular pulse.
These were meant to be sent only to newly diagnosed patients at the time of receiving a flu injection.
But some of the practices sent evaluations to patients who already had a diagnosis of an irregular pulse and/or AF, which resulted in some confusion amongst those patients who were asked to complete the evaluation.
Another challenge was that patient who were informed prior to having their flu injection that they were going to have their pulse taken were more satisfied than people who had unexpected screening.
Approximately 65% of the patients who returned their evaluation survey didn’t receive notification that pulses would be taken.
The last challenge we face was that a significant proportion of patients reported they had to wait over five days for their ECG appointment – one patient waited for 13 days, instead of receiving it on the same day as the pulse check.
We had 65% of the 98 Practices in Dorset undertaking the initiative in 2016-17, which resulted in 60,634 patients aged 65 or over receiving a manual pulse check.
Of these, 2,514 patients were referred for an ECG at which 469 new patients were diagnosed with AF.
The service will continue to be offered under the Prevention at Scale element of the Dorset sustainability and transformation partnership (STP) model of care.
It has been offered to 100% of practices within Dorset as a Local Enhanced Service (LES), with 83 of the 86 practices signed up to deliver within 2017-18.
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‘This project is an excellent example of how health partners can work together to identify health conditions in those people who may not regularly use services and not be aware they could be at risk.
‘Since we launched the project, we have seen nearly 1,300 people diagnosed with AF, meaning we are able to support them in reducing their personal risk and ultimately save lives.
‘We are thrilled with the award and I would like to thank all my colleagues in GP practices across the county who have taken part in the project to date.’
Nichola Arathoon is the principal programme lead at Dorset CCG
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Editorial: A debate before war
A new clarification of war powers might result in a more intensive public debate before the next war. Still, it won’t substitute for political backbone in a dangerous time.
As one of the legislators who voted against giving the Bush administration the authority to invade Iraq, U.S. Rep. William Delahunt, the Quincy Democrat, has long been opposed to the Bush administration’s headlong rush into war there.
During the debate over whether to attack Iraq, Delahunt raised relevant questions about the decision to invade and how the aftermath of an invasion would be handled. Had Congress forced the administration to answer those questions before giving the invasion the green light, the current situation in Iraq could be far different.
Most recently, Delahunt has sponsored a bill that attempts to clarify the roles of Congress and the President in matters of war-waging. The Constitution, in its provision for the separation of powers, made the President commander in chief, but appointed Congress the authority for declaring war and funding military operations.
Constitutional intent, however, has not stopped presidents from waging “conflicts” abroad, and historically Congress has had difficulty stopping wars once troops were being fired upon.
The War Powers Resolution of 1973 attempted to give the President flexibility for handling short-term conflicts while requiring Congress to explicitly give its consent for more protracted military operations. Critics of that legislation say it, too, has failed to fully clarify the way that the President and Congress should jointly take responsibility for war.
Delahunt’s bill, which has bipartisan support from Republican Reps. Walter Jones of North Carolina and Wayne Gilchrest of Maryland, grew out of a 2005 report from The Constitution Project, a non-partisan Washington think tank that seeks to build consensus on difficult constitutional questions.
The report, available at constitutionproject.org, was written by a committee of academic and political experts from varying viewpoints. It spells out how the authors believe the President and Congress should interact in deciding upon war, and on continuing to wage war.
Virginia Sloan, president of The Constitution Project, said the public would have been better served by more Congressional debate and involvement in 2002 before the invasion of Iraq.
“They basically have punted,” she said of Congress in the lead up to the war.
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Review of "Phobic and Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents"
By Thomas H. Ollendick and John S. March (Editors)
Review by Roy Sugarman, Ph.D. on Oct 23rd 2005
As with so many recent works, these editors set out to "bridge the gap" between evidence based, scientific approaches, the academic royal road to expertise, and the pragmatic, most useful way of doing things from a clinician's perspective. Perhaps uniquely, these authors contrived to have at least a psychologist and psychiatrist write each chapter as a way of appearing multidisciplinary, to gain the perspective of each in each chapter, often with multiple authors.
In this way, the 19 chapters address the increasingly fragile population of modern children, but inevitably, still following the model that these children are possessed of some illness entity, some sickness, without really engaging in a meaningful discourse around the morbidity in social settings, and no mention of social capital and other epidemiological work is effectively entertained. Social phobia, yes, social capital no. If one becomes ill, this is internally systemic, and treated in this way. Miller and others (see the review of Facing Human Suffering) have a different slant on things in balancing, or at least confronting, the "bridge", as does Weisz, with a specific approach to children and adolescents (see the review of Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents: Evidence-Based Treatments and Case Examples).
In this book, even Ferdinand et al's chapter 16, dealing with prevention and intervention, makes only passing reference to society, and its demands, by demonstrating primary intervention to be a form of preparation of schools and other settings to deal with vulnerable individuals. Vulnerable here then implies that there are those who will get ill, all things being equal, and those that will not.
A more modern approach perhaps, is that there are certainly vulnerable brains which will become ill in even normal settings, but that there are also normal brains which will become unsettled in extreme settings, and there is no shortage of this in today's world. And of course there are vulnerable brains in extreme settings too. There is also the question of the pressure of modern society representing a less than normal, more than extreme setting in everyday experience, and then of course there is the breakdown of family, decline in values that rely on religious opiates, and drugs, environmental toxins and so on, hence the rising rate of psychiatric conditions in each successive generation of children.
These Ch 16 authors do mention "interventions may aim to strengthen coping and problem solving strategies" but again, little mention of what may happen beyond the individual, and certainly another issue: for many Western countries in the world, smaller numbers of local medical and nursing graduates entering the postgraduate training programs. The nature of the work has changed, and shortages of mental health workers in the medical fields, if not psychology, are now common. Countries like Australia cannot meet their mental health nurses and psychiatry registrar quotas and must recruit far and wide. And then there is the recovery movement and its input on behalf of the philosophy of consumers of these services. Finally, many Western countries have a backward view of the value of psychological input and its burgeoning evidence base, and the most uncertain value medication in remission, versus improvement.
Controversies also abound with regard to ADHD and other contentious diagnostic and treatment entities, and other authors such as Scott Lilienfeld and colleagues have pointed out the thinness of the science which is overrepresented in this book as more competent than clinicians believe it to be (see the following books by Scott and others Rethinking ADHD and also Science and Pseudoscience in Clinical Psychology )
However, the book stays true to itself and its market in most competent ways, with three sections dedicated to Foundational issues, Assessment and treatment of specific disorders, and predictably, future directions for research and practice, without really doing much real "bridging" as the other books above may have done in a somewhat more direct and philosophical way.
Part one describes diagnostic issues, etiology of fear and panic, development and epidemiology of anxiety disorders, developmental issues, and comorbidity of childhood and adolescent anxiety disorders, from a prevalence point of view, finishing with a combined psychosocial and pharmacological approach, written by March and Ollendick themselves. This is the best chapter in the book, as the editors acknowledge:
In a perfectly evidence-based world, selecting an appropriate treatment from among the many possible options would be reasonably straightforward. However, in the complex world of clinical practice, choices are rarely so clear-cut ... expected outcomes vary by disorder, by treatment modality, and certainly by factors specific to the child, the clinician, and the setting(s) in which they live and work (p. 141).
A lessons from the clinic section follows in this chapter, emphasizing the importance of differential therapeutics, rating scales, the limits of tailoring treatments, dose-response and time-response issues, the monitoring of desirable and undesirable outcomes, emphasis on psychoeducation, all well done but far too brief. A huge decision tree is provided in the practice guidelines section for OCD as an example, very comprehensive, and this book would've been stronger with more of this discussion and integration.
Section II consists of chapters dedicated to phobia, social anxiety, school refusal, separation anxiety, child onset panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, OCD, PTSD and selective mutism. Again, unlike Weisz and others, the discussions are heavy on research, assessment, diagnosis, and light on how-to-do this and how to actually sit down and confront the issues, e.g. school refusal. Novice psychologists confronting the conditions for the first time would be hard-pressed to find the manual in the chapter, of lets say what to do on day one. These are academic chapter's hell bent on informing, and there really are lots of those around. Few are as integrated as they need to be, and all assume that the reader will receive training from somewhere else, a workshop, which will provide. They will tell us Kendall 1990 did something with this or that condition, and of course we might have to then seek out Kendall. What Kendall and colleagues produced is not discussed; there are no windows that set out in stepwise cookbook fashion what the approach was, or how it works.
Edited books like these, with around 140 references per chapter are great reference sources, but after reading, they go on the shelves with not much further need. Books such as Weisz's are likely to hardly rest there for many moments before being whipped out, heuristically useful as they are, with much more pragmatics, much less aesthetics, although they balance the divide better then edited books.
This is then for me the divide between the edited textbook-like March and Ollendick offering from Oxford, and the paperback I- wrote- it- all- myself work such as John Weisz's offering from Cambridge University Press: I know who wins the race in dealing with the same subject matter. In the editing, March and Ollendick's authors have trotted out the litany of things they must, but as Miller pointed out, the student will be left disappointed and not really informed or equipped. On the other hand, John Weisz wrote it all himself, structured and organized each chapter himself, and the result is an immediate reference guide for the serious clinician who wants to know the evidence base, and also, really accurately, what to then do with the results of those offerings, and not to have to go to Kendall and find out what the application really was.
Read both offerings, of similar lengths, and the Weisz offering is the most valuable in terms of bridging the gap between the evidence base and clinical practice, where children and adolescents are concerned.
This does not imply that the March/Ollendick offering is not a superior, competent work in itself: it just does not compare in what it says it sets out to do, comparing it to books of similar length, published in the same year, and setting out the same parameters and ambitions. Weisz's organization is also superior, given his control over all the chapters as writer, and his reference sections at the end are superior, breaking down authors and subjects into separate sections, and then by page numbers. Weisz also went wider, bringing in communications theory, from the sixties, existentialism from Buber and others, wide ranging far beyond the March/Ollendick parameters, and paying more than lip service to clinical applications, in detail.
Both books serve their purpose admirably: I know which one I would buy however, and which one will get used most often, with telling outcomes.
© 2005 Roy Sugarman
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Moving To Bangkok – First Timers Delight
So many people have come to Thailand on holiday that it’s rare for someone to move here who hasn’t been a tourist. Thailand is the number one favourite tourist destination all over the world, so even if by some chance a first timer is moving here with no experience, it’s seldom they don’t know someone who hasn’t visited the kingdom or looked at the photos and listened to the stories.
Even for the frequent visitor though, the act of moving here should be cause for excitement as no vacation is a substitute for becoming a native here. It’s different when armed with a few words of vocabulary, and a knowing jaunt to your walk on how to conduct one’s self, or where to go and what to do.
If you’re planning to relocate here there are plenty of earlier articles outlining the kind of properties and locations to consider but it’s useful to have a primer on the kind of insights that few guidebooks are unable to provide.
Most Thais are Very Proper
The greatest mistake a new resident can make here is to consider their office colleagues in the same manner as they have interacted with Thais while on vacation. Most of your new fellow workers will be well educated and may take a dim view of your holiday escapades.
Thailand is a land of contradiction and so while it may be very normal for a male colleague to slip away to a massage parlour from time to time, don’t expect them to discuss their private affairs with you and for heaven’s sake don’t assume any of your female colleagues are ok with prostitution.
They will be horrified to learn that any Western males have intimate experiences of this layer of Thai life, so if you do have worldly insights keep them to yourself, and refrain from making light of it or a topic of conversation, as your repartee will not be appreciated.
Learning to Speak Thai
Most Americans and English are terrible at learning new languages. It’s not only a disadvantage at a comprehension level but it’s also a neurological wasteland as the fluent linguist can adapt to different situations and digest new information better than the monolingual person.
Everyone has different learning abilities and levels of cognitive skills. There are a few bits of advice to learning Thai that are seldom provided by the best teachers, the most expensive schools or during the most intensive training. The first is that Thai is a very easy language to learn. It translates word for word in a basic manner that is less complex than Indo European languages.
To get up to a functional level in Thai is not all that hard. Five hundred words will see the average person through a lifetime in Thailand and this is just under two words a day if we’re serious for a year. The trick, the really difficult part, and the bit no English person likes to do is to lose all their silly inhibitions and sound stupid. Thai is a tonal language and so there are 5 ways to say the word cow. If you’re not trying to sound silly copying those different ways you’re not really trying at all. Sound stupid and you’ll one day sound very clever. It’s that simple.
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Home>Music> 6ix9ine & Ex-Manager Arrested On RICO Charges: Report
6ix9ine & Ex-Manager Arrested On RICO Charges: Report
6ix9ine has reportedly been arrested on racketeering charges.
This year has been full of ups and downs for Tekashi 6ix9ine. He's been on top of the world at moments and nearly disgraced at others. The controversial charges surrounding a child sex videotape continue to haunt the rapper as he preps his upcoming Dummy Boy project but now, he may be in some unrelated hot water.
Multiple sources are reporting that 6ix9ine and his ex-manager, Shottie, have been arrested by the feds on RICO charges. The news was first shared by DJ Akademiks, a close ally of Tekashi's, as he began the "Free 6ix9ine" movement on his socials. Considering the timing of all of this, some are suspecting that this could be a publicity stunt. However, the story is being picked up by several sources, meaning there could be some legitimacy attached to it.
6ix9ine and Shottie are reportedly in federal custody after getting busted on racketeering charges and, according to TMZ, he's almost certainly headed to prison because of it. Other suspects include Faheem Walter, AKA Crippy, and another man associated with the rapper. All four men are facing firearms and racketeering charges. The news comes after Tekashi fired all of his team last week.
Tekashi is currently on probation, meaning that he will likely be spending time in the slammer. Depending on how serious the charges are, he could be facing a long time in prison. As the story develops, we'll update you.
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Home>Music> Kanye West Will Allegedly Respond to JAY-Z in New Music
Kanye West Will Allegedly Respond to JAY-Z in New Music
Yeezy's got a response coming.
JAY-Z's 4:44 cut "Kill JAY-Z" has only been the tip of the iceberg in the rapper's ongoing saga with Kanye West.
The latest development in an awkward phase that seemingly began with Ye's rant during a Saint Pablo tour stop back in 2016 has been that West is reportedly preparing to respond to Jay's remarks in his "Kill JAY-Z" track.
It was in Episode 121 of the Joe Budden Podcast that co-host Mal mentioned a run-in with Kanye West in Los Angeles where the pair had a "cool little conversation."
“He said he’s got a few words in response to what Jay had on “4:44″ when his next record is coming out.” Mal revealed.
“He wasn’t smiling. He was smiling before that conversation started. He said some funny shit. He said, ‘Yeah man, I was next to Jay for years standing right next to him – why he didn’t give me them jewels he put on the album?'”
That snippet of the episode can be caught towards the end of the audio around the 1:33:50 mark.
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Thanks to improvements made by lenders to their loan production process and updates to the government-sponsored enterprises’ representation and warranty policies, single-family loan repurchase requests are down 95% from their peak in 2010, Freddie Mac said recently.
Chris Mock, Freddie Mac’s vice president of single-family quality control, noted the stat in a recent blog about loan repurchases and their decreasing frequency.
Repurchases, or buybacks, occur when a loan buyer (Freddie Mac in this case) asks a lender to buy a loan back due to various deficiencies in the underwriting process.
But Mock said that those requests are happening far less often these days.
According to Mock, completed repurchases have dropped from a peak of $4.2 billion in 2010 to about $400 million in 2015, which is a decrease of 95%.
The news is entirely as shiny as it appears, as Mock notes a “caveat” about the falling number of repurchase requests.
“Many repurchases in a given year relate to loans originated in earlier years and repurchases of large groups of legacy loans were avoided as a result of some post-crisis settlement agreements,” Mock writes. “That said, the trend is clearly positive and there are several reasons that explain the chart's direction.”
The chart Mock references can be seen below and shows the trend of repurchase requests made by Freddie Mac from 2008 through 2015. Click to enlarge.
(Image courtesy of Freddie Mac)
Mock writes that the downward trend is a positive indication for lenders, servicers, taxpayers, borrowers and Freddie Mac.
“When seller/servicers sell Freddie Mac loans with greater certainty, they are more likely to make loans that take advantage of the full extent of our credit box,” Mock writes.
Mock also suggests that the loan repurchase requests will continue falling as the GSE implements its Loan Advisor Suite, a flexible, end-to-end loan delivery solution that executives with the GSE say can increase lender efficiency and provide earlier insight into representation and warranty relief.
In interviews with HousingWire, other executives with Freddie Mac spoke about the expected impact of the Loan Advisor Suite.
“We think it’s going to a game-changer for the industry,” Chris Boyle, senior vice president and head of single-family sales & relationship management at Freddie Mac, told HousingWire in an interview. “I think it’s our journey to automation and we’re happy to lead the way.”
According to Boyle, the tools will help usher in a new era for Freddie Mac.
“I believe this with my heart and soul,” Boyle told HousingWire. “I’m a veteran of this company and this is a better Freddie Mac and a better housing finance system.”
According to Andy Higginbotham, Freddie Mac’ senior vice president and head of single-family strategic delivery, the new tools are mutually beneficial for lenders and Freddie Mac alike.
Higginbotham said that when lenders start using the new program, they will be able to cure any loan issues during the origination process rather than post-closing, which will help lenders’ bottom lines and help ensure “clean” loans are delivered to Freddie Mac.
With clean loans, comes fewer repurchases. And according to Freddie Mac, that’s a win-win.
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B.C. launches mandatory vaccine registry for schoolchildren
The Vaccination Status Reporting Regulation will go into effect ahead of upcoming school year
The province is rolling out a new immunization registry to require parents and guardians to submit a child’s vaccination records if they attend public school.
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Health Minister Adrian Dix said Friday that the Vaccination Status Reporting Regulation will go into effect on July 1.
“This mandatory reporting of the immunization status of students will ensure the public health system is prepared in the event of an outbreak,” Dix said during a news conference in Vancouver.
“Furthermore, with the up-to-date records, public health can reach out to families with children behind on their immunizations and provide an opportunity to catch them up, as well as discuss any concerns with parents.”
Most parents have already submitted necessary paperwork to their local health unit, Dix said.
The registry is the latest in a number of moves made by the health ministry since January, following a measles outbreak at a small group of elementary schools in Vancouver.
There have been 27 confirmed cases of measles this year, from 100 Mile House to Greater Victoria.
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In April, the province rolled out a “catch-up” immunization program. So far, 95 per cent of 566,000 students have received two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.
In August, public health officials will review school enrolment records and match them against immunization records for children in kindergarten to Grade 12.
Dix said the goal for the first year will be to help parents get their children up to date on immunizations by the end of the 2019-20 school year.
Immunization is not mandatory in Canada. Ontario and New Brunswick are the only other provinces that require proof of immunization for children to attend school. Parents can seek an exemption on religious or conscientious grounds.
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We're still crazy about Goode Co. Seafood after all these years; their shrimp and crab campechana remains a favorite. Mesquite-grilling is the Goode family's specialty, as seen in their other restaurants (Goode Co. Bar-B-Q and Goode Co. Taqueria). Its po-boys with mesquite-grilled shrimp trump nearly every other place in town, as do its simple but strong frozen margaritas. Be sure to grab a seat in the "older" part of the restaurant: a converted train car with retro fixtures and photos. If you're dining alone, sit at the bar to be entertained by fast-moving shuckers freeing oysters from their shells by the pound.
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Fiji Red Cross teams are training communities hit by Cyclone Winston on how to use emergency tool kits and tarpaulins to construct a temporary shelter. Photo Credit: Leeanne Marshall/IFRC
Trained Red Cross volunteers will distribute tarpaulins and tool kits to more than 4,000 families. Photo Credit: Leeanne Marshall/IFRC
By Joe Cropp, IFRC
Their four-bedroom house is no longer recognisable, little more than a pile of twisted corrugated iron and splintered timber. A tiny shed – now home to 75-year-old Phul and her husband – is all that survived Cyclone Winston.
“It took everything,” says the grandmother, as she sorts through the wreckage with the help of her son, salvaging useable items. “We’ve had floods and storms before, but nothing like this. We have to start all over again.”
It is a story that is repeated all along the coast road leading to the town of Rakiraki in the north of Fiji’s main island. When Cyclone Winston made landfall here, hundreds of homes were destroyed, and thousands of people left homeless.
Many people are still sheltering in evacuation centres here and across the archipelago. Others, like Phul and Suruj, are living in the remnants of their gutted homes, or are crowded into neighbours houses that survived the category five storm. Each day they return to their ruined homes and start the long, difficult process of rebuilding.
The Red Cross is stepping in with help in the form of a one-metre long canvas bag containing the basic tools needed to start rebuilding: a shovel, hoe, hammer, saw, tin-snips, wire and three types of nails. Combined with a couple of tarpaulins and the ingenuity of Fijians, these Red Cross tool kits can be used to build a shelter for a family of five.
Trained Red Cross volunteers will distribute tarpaulins and tool kits to more than 4,000 families (20,000 people) in the coming weeks. As well as providing training on how to use the equipment, the volunteers experiment with the kits and share ideas on what is possible.
“People get really creative with these kits,” says IFRC shelter specialist Leeanne Marshall, who has been training Fiji Red Cross volunteers in Rakiraki. “By combining salvaged material, it’s possible to make an enclosed space for a family of five, providing a secure space to stay and a foundation from which to rebuild.”
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Libya's 'Precarious' Transition Ahead
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Interviewee: Robert Danin, Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies, CFR
Interviewer: Bernard Gwertzman, Consulting Editor, Council on Foreign Relations
The end of Muammar al-Qaddafi's regime could lead to a "huge power vacuum," says CFR expert Robert Danin, adding that the "challenges facing Libya in the transition are enormous." Though international intervention seems to have helped with Qaddafi's fall, Danin argues that since NATO and its allies used a Security Council resolution based on humanitarian assistance to justify the military effort, it will be difficult to get similar backing for an intervention in Syria, given Russian and Chinese opposition.
Q. If Qaddafi is replaced by a more democratic government, what would that mean to the Middle East, and what does it say about the Arab transformation that began in January in Tunisia?
A. This is an uprising that has lasted some nine months. We're at a critical moment in the Arab uprisings, and Libya is a significant development. In Tunisia and in Egypt, we had regimes or governments toppled by popular protests. Now, we have a third government that is in the process of being toppled, but this is an entire regime that is being removed through civil war, with outside military and political support.
In Egypt and Tunisia, many of the people at the top changed, but some of the key institutions remained. In Egypt, for example, the military has been the key pillar of continuity. In Libya, what we're about to witness is a wholesale transition from one order -- which was centered around one man, Muammar Qaddafi, and his tribe and the people around him -- to an entirely new order based around a coalition government that established a foothold in another part of the country (Benghazi) and is now about to take over. That is going to be a dramatic, unprecedented development. Frankly, it's going to be very precarious. No one is going to be sad Qaddafi is leaving, but at the same time, the challenges facing Libya in the transition are enormous. Just to talk about a peaceful transition, let alone a democratic one, is quite ambitious.
Q. The Libya intervention started in March when the Arab league called for a no-fly zone over Libya, which then led to Security Council Resolution 1973. That led to NATO's military intervention against the Qaddafi regime. Would Qaddafi's overthrow have been possible without that intervention?
A. What precipitated the intervention was the fact that when Qaddafi's forces were on the outskirts of Benghazi, the argument was made that there would be a humanitarian massacre and disaster in Benghazi should those forces take over that city. But what started under the pretext of a humanitarian intervention clearly became a "regime change" operation. That will make it much more difficult in the future to get the kind of Security Council backing that you had with Resolution 1973, because the argument will be that the United States and its allies basically gained UN support for humanitarian intervention but immediately used it to legitimize a regime change operation.
Q. Would the Russians and Chinese have vetoed the resolution if they knew it would lead to a "regime change" operation?
A. The Russian and Chinese governments were very reluctant to support it. In the end, they abstained. But what you're seeing now is a great deal of Russian and Chinese opposition to UN moves when it comes to Syria. Russia and China were opposed to the Human Rights Commission call for an investigation into abuses in Syria. This was largely driven by domestic concerns (that) a precedent would be created. They don't like it when the international community starts to poke into how they run their own affairs, because they fear that this will be used against them at some point. The Russians and Chinese are traditional practitioners of realpolitik, who believe international relations should not include intervening in the domestic affairs of other countries.
Q. You said the situation in Libya is precarious. Is that because it's not really clear what's going to happen?
A. It's precarious because we're about to witness a huge power vacuum. The government and the army that has kept control of this country for over forty years are crumbling rapidly. Now the challenge will be for this National Transitional Council (NTC) to come together rather rapidly and in a very ad hoc fashion to take over a large geographic expanse of territory, to instill security, and then turn Libya into a functioning country again.
Q. Expand on that thought.
A. There are a number of worrisome scenarios one can easily envisage. Under the best-case scenario, the NTC will establish control as they move toward a democratic process under a provisional constitution that will lead toward elections and democratic institutions. That would be wonderful. But, if it fails to secure territory, if we continue to see violence and unrest, if there are humanitarian crises, there's going to be great pressures on NATO and the international coalition that had been supporting this intervention to continue to support, and indeed perhaps intervene, itself. We're moving to a new chapter in Libya, but this is not the end of the story and this is not going to be the end of the story for the international community's involvement in Libya. That has profound implications for the rest of the region.
Q. You mean in Syria?
A. What we've seen in Syria has been some important sanctions levied by the United States and by Europeans. But these are not going to bring about a dramatic change on the ground or a dramatic challenge to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
There are some similarities between Libya and Syria. You have a strong man who is bolstered by an army and who has used divide-and-rule tactics to ensure his longevity. At the same time, there are a lot of differences. Syria is very diffused. The protests have been taking place throughout the country. This isn't a civil war, which is what you have had in Libya. It could turn into a civil war, but so far the demonstrations have been peaceful and the Syrians have been cracking down on peaceful demonstrators. But there are reports that there are arms flowing into Syria to those who would become rebels. If indeed they decide to take up arms against the Assad regime, this could become significantly more violent and bloody.
Q. There are reports that Iran is helping out the Assad regime. Libya really had no significant Arab world support at all.
A. Libya was unique in that Qaddafi was reviled throughout the Arab world (and) by other Arab leaders, so much so that they were willing to take that unprecedented step of calling for international intervention to oust him. No tears will be shed for his departure in the Arab world.
When it comes to Syria, there's a great deal of apprehension in the Arab world, not necessarily out of love for Assad, but out of great concern about what instability in Syria will mean for the region. Syria borders Iraq, Lebanon, Turkey, and Israel. Instability there could have great ramifications elsewhere in the region, and the Arab leaders are very fearful of that. So there's been a strange confluence of interest between a number of countries in the region. The Sunni regimes, the Iranians, and even the Israelis would all like to see a stable Syria. What has become apparent is that Assad is not able to establish a stable Syria. We're starting to see that traditional view of Syria break down, where people are starting to realize that Assad staying may actually not be the best-case outcome any longer.
Q. Were you surprised by Saudi Arabia's public break with Syria, when King Abdullah coined Syria a "killing machine" and withdrew his ambassador?
A. I'm only surprised at how bold and open the Saudis have been about it. Over the last decade, there's been a great deal of disappointment with Assad throughout the Arab world. They see Assad as someone who is reckless, who is not very deft in handling tough situations, who has handled Lebanon quite brutally, who just doesn't have his father's (Hafaz al-Assad) acumen. Syria is now an isolated state that with the Iranians, and there's a sense that (Assad) has allowed the Iranians too much latitude. The Arab leaders believe Hafez made an alliance with Iran (and) ensured that Syria would protect itself from being dominated by the Iranians. There's a sense among the other Arabs that Bashar lost control of that and that he has become the junior partner to the Iranians. They don't like that at all.
Q. Are you worried about Egypt's future?
A. Everyone is concerned about how the Egyptian revolution is going to play out. There are a lot of competing forces in Egypt. Many of those who led the revolution and had articulated the pro-Western, pro-Democratic aspirations have become frustrated and disillusioned. Political parties are going to play an important role in Egypt, although they are undergoing infighting.
Egypt is a bustling country of some seventy million people that's undergoing a dramatic experiment. Change has to be done in a way that's effective. Here, the military is an important institution, and it has to be very careful. If it intervenes too much, it's accused of being a junta. But if it takes too hands-off an approach, it risks allowing the various forces to exploit weaknesses and vacuums that exist in Egypt until the proper democratic institutions can take hold.
(Another) key element is going to be Egypt's economic future. Ultimately, what took people to the streets, in addition to their political aspirations, was worsening economic conditions. Without a better economic environment, nothing is going to succeed. That's why it will be so important for the West (and) for international economic institutions to continue to support investment in Egypt, to try to stabilize the situation so the tourism industry can be revived. We have to help it succeed because how Egypt plays out will have a profound effect for the rest of the Arab world. It's home to one-quarter of the Arab population, and given its central role as the intellectual hub of the Arab world, all eyes are focused on Egypt and on how that experiment goes. It's in all of our interests for that experiment to come out as smoothly, as peacefully, and as democratically and liberally as possible.
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CORINNE LANSELLE
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Modern Technique
To open the centre of the body towards the extremities
Corinne Lanselle accentuates contemporary dance technique, influenced by martial arts and Feldenkrais – that means by the support of the body in space, by the 8 as a base in movement, by the connection of pelvis and head, the connection of feet and hands to discover an articulated freedom and to open the centre towards the extremities. All this aims to strengthen the vitality of the movement.
To the advanced she will offer a higher complexity of the combinations, harder technical challenges, and the emphasis on speed, dynamics and risks.
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ARTISTBIO: Corinne Lanselle
After her dance studies of Horton and Limon technique, amongst others, in New York the French dancer, choreographer and teacher Corinne Lanselle returned to Paris. She started her own company in 1986 with which she has created and toured 15 pieces since then. All of them underlined her approach fusing theatre, dance, music and martial dance. In April 2002 her piece "Fabrik", a trio for two men and one woman, was presented in Paris. Her last works are: "As in the fruit his nucleus" (2007) and "Corps anonymes" (2009).
Her international recognition is based on her sense of humour and her great sensibility dedicated to dance.
She has been setting up training programs by developing relations and partnerships with other artists (dancers, actors, visual artists, musicians, video directors), by allowing a mix between these different disciplines with Le Cirque Baroque (a famous new circus in France), cooperations with Gabriel Cousin, with the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris and the DV8 Company, with Black Blanc Beur, with Mary Stephen and Eric Rohmer. She is the director of a dance school (Studio Harmonic), supported by the French government and artistic director of the festival Pré-Tendanse dedicated to young artists taking place every September at the Café de la Danse in Paris.
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Biomechanical Effects of Ball Position on Address Position Variables of Elite Golfers
Sung Eun Kim1, Young-Chul Koh1, Joon-Haeng Cho2, Sae Yong Lee1,4, Hae-Dong Lee1,3, Sung-Cheol Lee1,3,
1 Department of Physical Education, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
2 Department of Liberal Arts and Science, Hansung University, Seoul, Korea
3 Frontier Research Institute of Convergence Sports Science, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
4 Yonsei Institute of Sports Science and Exercise Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
Sung-Cheol Lee
✉ #321 Sports Science Complex, 50 Yonsei Ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722 Korea
Email: cheol3192@yonsei.ac.kr
Sung Eun Kim, Young-Chul Koh, Joon-Haeng Cho, Sae Yong Lee, Hae-Dong Lee, Sung-Cheol Lee. (2018) Biomechanical Effects of Ball Position on Address Position Variables of Elite Golfers. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (17), 589 - 598.
The purpose of this study was to investigate address position variables in response to changes in ball position in golfers. Eleven male professional golfers were instructed to perform their golf swing. A three-dimensional motion analysis system, with eight infrared cameras and two force platforms, was used to capture the address positions. A golf ball has a diameter of 4.27 cm, and a radius of 2.14 cm. Even small movements of ball position in the mediolateral (M-L) and anteroposterior (A-P) directions significantly changed the address position. When the ball was moved to the left, the shoulder rotation and club-face aim rotated toward the left of the target, and the left vertical ground reaction force increased. When the ball was moved to the right, the opposite findings were observed. When the ball was moved closer, the trunk, hip, knee, ankle, and absolute arm angle extended; the lie angle of the golf club increased; and the center of pressure moved toward the posterior direction. These changes were reversed when the ball was moved further away. The M-L ball position critically changed the address positions of the upper extremities in the horizontal plane, and the A-P ball position critically changed the angles of whole body parts in the sagittal plane. Furthermore, club-head kinematics at impact such as club-face aim, club path, and angle of attack were significantly changed in the M-L ball position; and club-head speed and angle of attack were significantly changed in the A-P ball position. This in-depth understanding of the address position in association with the ball position could provide valuable data for swing coaches when finding a golfer’s optimal address position.
Key words: Alignment, club-face aim, kinematics, kinetic, lie angle
If the ball was moved to the left, shoulder rotation and the club-face aim aligned toward the left of the target, and the left VGRF increased. Conversely, if the ball was moved to the right, opposite results occurred.
If the ball was moved closer, the hand position became higher as the lie angle increased, and T-H-K-A extended. Additionally, the absolute arm angle moved closer to the body, and the COP moved to the posterior direction. Conversely, if the ball was moved further away, the changes were reversed.
Our findings could provide valuable data for swing coaches when they are working on finding optimal address position with golfers.
In golf, the address position is a term broadly used to describe the position the body adopts to hit the ball (Zhang and Shan, 2014). The kinematics and kinetics of the address positions of elite golfers have been highlighted as important areas to study for improving swing skills (Okuda et al., 2010; Wrobel et al., 2012; Zheng et al., 2008a).
Ball position is among the various constituent elements of the address position that have been investigated in previous studies. They found that the ball position can lead to changes in the distance, direction, and trajectory of ball flight (Chen et al., 2007; Bradshaw et al., 2009; Zhang and Shan, 2014). Chen et al. (2007) found that the optimum ball position along the mediolateral direction increases club-head velocity at impact. Zhang and Shan (2014) found that variability in the ball position along the mediolateral direction directly influences the execution of a consistent golf swing, and that a variation of ±0.6 cm in the ball position could translate into a variation of ±3° in the vertical ball launch angle. Thus, minor changes in the ball position can lead to changes in the distance, direction, and trajectory of the ball flight.
However, these previous studies on ball position provide a limited biomechanical explanation regarding the relationship between ball position and ball flight. One possible interpretation is that the angle of the body joints in the address position changes to adapt to the different ball position; therefore, the change in the address position can influence the golf swing, which will ultimately affect the ball flight (Smith et al., 2012). However, it is unclear whether the address position is affected by a change in the ball position.
Many swing coaches also emphasize the importance of finding the optimal address position in their instructions for maximum performance, and focus on the ball position for a well-balanced address position (Cochran and Stobbs, 1968; Dusek, 2006; Hogan, 1957; Leadbetter, 1990; 1993; Murphy, 2011; Nicklaus, 2005; Peper and Frank, 1997; Watson, 2011; Wiren, 1990; Woods, 2001). If so, an in-depth evaluation of the address position in association with the ball position could provide valuable data for swing coaches.
There are relatively little published data on the address position. Most studies have included the address position as part of the golf swing, and therefore, few address position variables have been examined. Zheng et al. (2008b) quantified trunk orientation at the address position using a three-dimensional (3D) motion analysis system. They found that female professional golfers have 3° less trunk flexion than male professional golfers. Although previous studies have focused on the kinematics of trunk flexion, future work should explore the joint kinematics of the lower body, kinematics of the upper extremities, orientation of the golf club, vertical ground reaction force (VGRF), and center of pressure (COP), to have an in-depth understanding of the address position.
This study aimed to examine address position variables with respect to changes in the ball position along the mediolateral (M-L) and anteroposterior (A-P) directions. We hypothesized that there is a significant difference in address position variables in response to a change in the ball position along the M-L and A-P directions. Such variables include the kinematics of trunk flexion, joint kinematics of the lower body, kinematics of the upper extremities, orientation of the golf club, VGRF, and COP.
Eleven right-handed male professional golfers from the Korea Professional Golfers’ Association (mean ± standard deviation: age 27.82 ± 3.87 years, height 1.78 ± 0.07 m, mass 75.23 ± 8.54 kg) volunteered to participate in this study. G*power was used to assess the number of participants required for this study (β = 0.15 and α = 0.05). The participants had no history or complaints of chronic pain, major injuries, or had undergone surgery in the preceding 6 months. The study protocol was approved by the institutional review board, and all participants provided informed consent.
Testing was performed in an indoor facility, using a motion analysis system with eight infrared cameras (Vicon MX-F20, Oxford, UK, 250 Hz) and two force platforms (OR6-7; AMTI, Watertown, MA, USA; 2000 Hz) to capture the address positions. Participants hit golf balls off an artificial turf surface into a net located 5 meters in front of the contact position. This experimental setting of the net position was intended to reduce bias in respect of the address position change due to the ball flight feedback. A target line with a diameter of 30 cm was attached to the center of the net; participants aimed at the target line.
Each participant wore a fitted indoor outfit and the same shoe type to ensure data accuracy. The necessary anthropometric information was obtained and entered into the motion analysis system. Anthropometric measurements of the lower extremities were taken, including body mass and height, leg length, knee width, and ankle width. Anthropometric measurements of the upper extremities included shoulder offset (the vertical distance from the center of the glenohumeral joint to the marker on the acromion-clavicular joint), elbow width, wrist width, and hand thickness. Thirty-five reflective markers (diameter 14 mm) were placed on anatomical landmarks based on the Vicon® Plug-in-Gait model: left front head, right front head, left back head, right back head, 7th cervical vertebrae, 10th thoracic vertebrae, jugular notch, xiphoid process, right scapula, acromion-clavicular joint (left/right), lateral epicondyle (elbow, left/right), radial side of the wrist bar (left/right), ulnar side of the wrist bar (left/right), hand (just below the head of the second metacarpal, left/right), left anterior superior iliac spine, right anterior superior iliac spine, left posterior superior iliac spine, right posterior superior iliac spine, lateral thigh (left/right), lateral epicondyle (knee, left/right), lateral malleolus (left/right), lateral tibia (left/right), second metatarsal head of the foot (left/right), and calcaneus (left/right). Additionally, three markers were attached to a five-iron club head to identify the club-face aim, loft angle, and the phase of the address. Two markers were attached to a club shaft to identify the lie angle. Reflective adhesive tape was to a golf ball (Figure 1).
The participants completed a self-selected warm-up for a minimum of 10 minutes that involved several golf shots. After the warm-up, the participants were asked to assume their preferred address position with the golf ball, and the positions of each foot were outlined by attaching tape to the force plate in the form of a cross over the toe and the heel (Figure 1). To find an accurate reference ball position, the participants were asked to assume their address position five times while the foot position was fixed to the outline, and participants were then able to move the ball position. We calculated the mean ball position using the positional data of the golf ball from the five trials. The positional data of the golf ball was calculated from the origin of the global coordinate system, which was located at the edge of the force plate that the right foot was located on.
The LPGA Teaching Manual (2000) states that the correct ball position is different for each golfer. Thus, in this study, the reference ball position was determined as the preferred ball position of each participant. Additionally, if the same reference ball position was used, different levels of discomfort bias could have occurred among the participants.
The M-L ball position testing conditions were the length of one golf ball (4.27 cm) to the left, half of a golf ball (2.14 cm) to the left, half of a golf ball to the right, and one golf ball to the right of the reference ball position (from the player’s viewpoint). Furthermore, the A-P ball position testing conditions were one golf ball closer, half of golf ball closer, half of golf ball further away, and one golf ball further away from the reference ball position (Figure 2).
The participants were asked to perform a full golf swing for each ball position at the outlined foot positions. Executing a golf swing instead of just adopting the address position could provide more realistic data on the effects of the ball position. Zheng et al. (2008b) averaged the best two out of ten trials, and Okuda et al. (2010) asked participants to perform five trials and averaged them. Our testing was completed once the participant successfully hit five trials, which were then averaged. After participants completed five trials in one ball position, we asked participants to leave the experiment room during the changing of the ball position, and we randomized for the nine different ball positions. We ensured participants kept their feet in the taped cross for each trial. Our independent variables were measured at nine different ball positions in five trials that comprised a total of 45 trials. During all the golf swing trials, the positions of the raw markers and force plate data were collected.
The coordinates X, Y, and Z in the global coordinate system were defined as the A-P, M-L, and vertical axes, respectively. The 3D coordinate data were smoothed using the Woltring filtering routine, with a mean square error of 10 mm2 (Woltring, 1986). The filtered 3D coordinates were then processed to calculate the address variables using a custom-written program in LabVIEW (2016; National Instruments, Austin, TX, USA).
The address position was identified as the frame before the club moves away from the ball. Shoulder rotation was defined as the horizontal rotation angle of the shoulder in the global horizontal plane, in which the shoulder is identified between the right and left shoulder markers (negative for aligning left of the parallel line of the target; 0° for the global Y-axis, which is the parallel line of the target) (Figure 3a). Pelvic rotation was defined as the horizontal rotation angle of the pelvis in the global horizontal plane, in which the pelvis is identified between the right and left anterior superior iliac spine markers (negative for aligning left of the parallel line of the target, 0° for the global Y-axis) (Figure 3b). Shoulder side-bending was defined as the side-bending angle of the shoulder in the global frontal plane, in which the shoulder is identified between the right and left shoulder markers (negative for bending toward the trailing side, 0° for the global Y-axis) (Figure 3c). Pelvic side-bending was defined as the side-bending angle of the pelvis in the global frontal plane, in which the pelvis is identified between the right and left anterior superior iliac spine markers (negative for bending toward the trailing side, 0° for the global Y-axis) (Figure 3d). Trunk flexion was defined as the flexion angle of the trunk in the global sagittal plane, in which the segment is identified between the 7th cervical vertebrae marker to the center of the right posterior superior iliac spine and the left posterior superior iliac spine markers (positive for flexion, 0° for the global Z-axis) (Figure 3e). Hip flexion was defined as the angle between the pelvis and thigh (Figure 3f). Knee flexion was defined as the angle between the thigh and shin (Figure 3g). The hip and knee flexion angles were 0° at full extension. Ankle dorsiflexion was 0° at 90° from the foot (positive for flexion) (Figure 3h). Hand height was the defined as the vertical length between the hand and the ground, in which the hand was identified as the center of the left hand and right hand markers (Figure 3i). Head height was the defined as the vertical length between the head and the ground, in which the head was identified as the center of the left front head, right front head, left back head, and right back head markers (Figure 3j). Absolute arm angle was the defined as the shoulder flexion angle in the global sagittal plane, in which the segment is identified between the center of the left shoulder and right shoulder markers to the center of the left hand and right hand markers (positive for flexion, 0° for the global Z-axis (Figure 3k). Club-face aim was defined as the global horizontal rotation angle of the club face in the horizontal plane, in which the club face was identified between the toe and heel markers on the club head (negative for aiming left of the target, 0° for the global Y-axis) (Figure 3l). The lie angle was defined as the shaft angle relative to the ground in the global sagittal plane (Figure 3m). The loft angle was defined as the frontal rotation angle of the toe of the club head in the global frontal plane, in which the toe of the club head was identified between the two markers on the toe of the club head (positive for adding loft angle, 0° for the global Z-axis) (Figure 3n). VGRF was defined as the percentage of the total ground reaction force with respect to the body weight (Figure 3o). COP X and COP Y were defined as the change of the COP along the A-P and M-L directions, respectively (Ball and Best, 2007) (positive for the anterior and lateral direction, 0 mm for values at the reference ball position) (Figure 3p).
We also quantified club-head kinematics at impact such as club-face aim, club-head speed, club path, and angle of attack. Club-head speed was derived from the resultant velocity of the club head, and both the vertical and lateral velocity vectors were calculated and used to represent the club path (positive for in-out club path, 0° for the global Y-axis) and angle of attack (negative for downward angle of attack) (Sweeney et al., 2013).
The mean and standard deviation for each dependent variable were calculated for the nine different ball positions. For each participant, all dependent variables were based on the average of five participants’ trials. To examine the differences in the address position for the M-L and A-P ball positions, we used five-level ball positions for each direction. We conducted one-way analyses of variance with repeated measures (PASW Statistics 18.0; SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA), followed by Bonferroni post-hoc tests. A P value of <0.05 was considered significant. We performed repeated measurements on each of the 21 address position dependent variables and four club motion dependent variables at impact position, between five-level ball positions in each direction (M-L and A-P); repeated measurements were performed a total of 50 times.
Mediolateral ball positions
Of the 21 address position variables collected, eight had a significant difference in the M-L ball positions (Table 1). Shoulder rotation, shoulder side-bending, left VGRF, right VGRF, and club-face aim were significantly changed in M-L ball position (all p < 0.001); there was a typical trend that when the ball was moved to the left of the reference ball position, shoulder rotation and club-face aim rotated toward the left of the target (which is called “open shoulder” and “closed club-face” in golf instruction), shoulder side-bending toward the trailing side increased, left VGRF increased, and right VGRF decreased. When the ball was moved to the right, the typical trend was the reverse; shoulder rotation and club-face aim rotated toward the right of the target (which is called “closed shoulder” and “open club-face” in golf instruction), shoulder side-bending toward the trailing side decreased, left VGRF decreased, and right VGRF increased. Besides these results, the absolute arm angle, hand height, and the lie angle were also significantly changed in the M-L ball position but only showed minor level of change (max output – min output: 0.6°, 3.9 mm, and 0.4°, respectively), and there was a zigzag trend. Furthermore, club-face aim, club path, and angle of attack at impact were significantly changed in the M-L ball position (p = 0.002, p < 0.001, and p = 0.003, respectively); the typical trend was that when the ball was moved to the left, the club path became toward the out-in club path and the downward angle of attack reduced. When the ball was moved to the right, the typical trend was the reverse; club path became more in-out club path and the downward angle of attack increased; furthermore, the club-face aim rotated toward the right of the target.
Anteroposterior ball positions
Of the 21 address position variables collected, 14 showed a significant difference in the A-P ball positions (Table 2). Trunk flexion, left and right hip flexion, left and right knee flexion, and left and right ankle dorsiflexion (T-H-K-A) were significantly changed in A-P ball positions (all p < 0.001, except left hip flexion p = 0.02); there was a typical trend that when the ball was moved closer to the reference ball position, T-H-K-A extended, COP X moved in the posterior direction, absolute arm angle moved closer to the body, hand height and head height increased, and the lie angle increased. When the ball was moved further away, the typical trend was reversed; T-H-K-A flexed more, COP X moved in the anterior direction, absolute arm angel moved further from the body, hand height and head height decreased, and the lie angle decreased. In addition, the left VGRF and right VGRF were also significantly changed in the A-P ball position, but only showed minor level of change (max output – min output: 1.2 and 1.2% BW, respectively), and there was a zigzag trend. Furthermore, significant differences were only observed between the one closer and 1/2 further. Furthermore, club-head speed and angle of attack at impact were significantly changed in the A-P ball position (p = 0.003 and p = 0.02, respectively). The typical trend was that when the ball was moved closer, the club-head speed decreased; when the ball was moved further away, the club-head speed increased, and downward angle of attack reduced.
This study aimed to examine the address position variables with respect to changes in the ball position along the M-L and A-P directions. As hypothesized, there were significant differences in the address position variables for different ball positions along the M-L and A-P directions.
In M-L ball position, several variables of the address position show significant differences and there is a typical trend (Figure 4). One is shoulder rotation (Figure 4a). This typical trend of shoulder rotation (which is called “shoulder alignment” in golf instruction) in the M-L ball position can explain errors in the shoulder alignment and may influence the direction of the ball flight. Teaching professionals often seek to orient alignment of the shoulder parallel to the line of the target at the address position (Dusek, 2006; Peper and Frank, 1997; Wiren, 1990). However, a previous study found that even when golfers did the proper shoulder alignment procedure, errors in shoulder alignment still occurred (Martino, 1990). This error may arise from an inconsistent ball position in the M-L direction. This typical trend of shoulder alignment may also influence the direction of the ball flight because the shoulder alignment may influence the club path (Martino, 1990), and the club path determines the direction of the ball flight (Sweeney et al., 2013); furthermore, our result also shows significant differences in club path with M-L ball position.
Another address position variable that showed a significant difference with a typical trend in the M-L ball position is shoulder side-bending (Figure 4b), which could be a result of shoulder rotation because the 3D plane of shoulder rotation is tilted to the same extent as the trunk flexion (Figure 5). If the 3D plane of shoulder rotation rotates at a trunk flexion of 45°, shoulder side-bending in the two-dimensional (2D) plane (YZ plane) and shoulder rotation in the 2D plane (XY plane) will rotate at the same angle. Furthermore, we can also speculate that if shoulder rotation rotates with a trunk flexion of less than 45°, shoulder side-bending in the 2D plane will rotate at a smaller angle than shoulder rotation in the 2D plane. For this experiment, we used the 2D plane method to analyze the shoulder side-bending and the shoulder rotation. Our results indicated that a trunk flexion of 41.5° (trunk flexion at the reference ball position), the change in the shoulder rotation is 1.8° (shoulder rotation difference between 1 left and 1 right ball position), and change in the shoulder side-bending is 1.5° (shoulder side-bending difference between 1 left and 1 right ball position). Thus, we had a trunk flexion angle of less than 45°, resulting in shoulder side-bending at a smaller angle than the shoulder rotation. This suggests that our result of a typical trend in shoulder side-bending could be a result of the 3D plane of shoulder rotation. Furthermore, this change of shoulder side-bending could influence the angle of attack at impact.
A third address position variable that showed a significant difference with a typical trend in the M-L ball position is the club-face aim (Figure 4c). This typical trend is similar to that of shoulder rotation (Figure 4a), which might be explicable biomechanically as a relationship between the M-L ball positions and the direction of the ball flight. Our result of the club-face aim at impact also showed that when the ball was moved to the right, the club-face aim rotated toward the right side of the target.
A fourth address position variable that showed a significant difference with a typical trend in the M-L ball position is the VGRF (Figure 4d; only shows left VGRF but right VGRF also has a typical trend but reversed). This typical trend of the VGRF may be explained by the club loft angle, which showed almost no change in the M-L ball position (1 left vs. 1/2 left vs. ref. vs. 1/2 right vs. 1 right: 18.5° ± 2.8 vs. 18.2° ± 2.8 vs. 18.6° ± 3.4 vs. 18.5° ± 3.0 vs. 18.6° ± 2.7, respectively), as rotation of the shoulder toward the same direction as the ball movement to maintain the club loft angle may have ultimately influenced the VGRF.
In addition, absolute arm angle, hand height, and lie angle also show significant but minor differences in the M-L ball position (max output – min output: 0.6°, 3.9 mm, and 0.4°, respectively) with a zigzag trend. We believe that these results are probably not important findings as this minor level of change could just be a result of the change in shoulder rotation.
In summary for the M-L ball positions, if the ball was moved to the left, the unchanged club loft angle may create shoulder rotation and club-face aim alignment to the left of the target, which may increase the left VGRF. In addition, shoulder side-bending changes could be the result of shoulder rotation due to the angle of trunk flexion. Conversely, if the ball was moved to the right, the opposite results occurred. Moreover, this changes of the address position could cause significant differences in club-head kinematics at impact, such as club-face aim, club path, and angle of attack.
In the A-P ball position, many variables of the address position also show a significant difference with a typical trend (Figure 6). One is the T-H-K-A (Figure 6a-d), which is body angle changes in the sagittal plane. Other variables of the significantly changed address position include the hand and head height (Table 2), and the lie angle (Figure 6e) have a critical relationship in the A-P ball position (Figure 7). The length of the club shaft (C) remains constant. Therefore, when the ball was moved closer (b < b`), the hand position became higher as the lie angle increased (a > a`). The higher hand position then caused the T-H-K-A to extend and the head position to go higher. Conversely, when the ball was moved further away (b < b`), the hand position got lower as the lie angle decreased (a > a`). The lower hand position then caused the T-H-K-A to flex more and the head position to go lower.
In addition, we considered whether there was any other movement of the hand position other than vertically. We quantified the absolute arm angle in the sagittal plane to check any other movement in the hand position (Table 2). We found that when the ball was moved closer, the absolute arm angle moved closer to the body, and when the ball was moved further away, the arms dropped naturally in a vertical line (d and d` in Figure 7). Our results concerning the absolute arm angle in the A-P direction can be practically used to improve the arm position in the address position. Adlington (1996) suggested that the arm should naturally drop from the shoulder at the address position. However, our results showed that the furthest away ball position (one ball further away from the reference ball position) was the closest for obtaining a zero degree/straight drop outcome. Furthermore, when the absolute arm angle moved closer to the body, it may generate a COP X toward the posterior direction (Figure 6f).
Furthermore, the club-head kinematics at impact, club-head speed, and angle of attack changed significantly in the A-P ball position. Future research including in-swing variables is suggested to explain this change of the club-head speed and angle of attack in the A-P ball position.
In summary for the A-P ball positions, when the ball was moved closer, the hand position became higher as the lie angle increased. The higher hand position then caused T-H-K-A extension and a higher head position. Furthermore, when the ball was moved closer, the absolute arm angle moved closer to the body and this closer arm angle may generate a COP X toward the posterior direction. Conversely, if the ball was moved further away, the opposite results occurred. The amount of vertical hand positioning can be reduced through A-P movement of the hand position. Therefore, the two-way movement of the hand position (vertical and A-P) may reduce the change in the body angle and minimize the change of COP.
Previous research on the ball position offers a limited biomechanical explanation for understanding the relationship between the ball position and ball flight. Our results suggest possibilities that can offer a biomechanical explanation. In this study, we found that the address position was affected by the movement of the ball position in the M-L direction and A-P direction. Movement in the M-L direction: shoulder rotation and club-face aim rotated in the same direction as that of the ball and the VGRF in that same direction increased. Movement in the A-P direction: when the ball was moved closer, the T-H-K-A extended, the COP X moved toward the posterior direction, and the lie angle increased. These changes were reversed when the ball was moved further away. Therefore, the M-L ball position critically changed the address position of the upper extremities in the horizontal plane, and the A-P ball position critically changed the angle of whole body parts in the sagittal plane. The amount of ball position movement involved only 2.14-cm and 4.27-cm changes. Therefore, the many significantly changed variables of the address position with respect to this little movement of the ball position can be a meaningful result. Furthermore, this in-depth understanding of the address position in association with the ball position could provide valuable data for swing coaches when finding the optimal address position for golfers. For example, if a golfer seems to have too much weight on their heel, we can suggest them move the ball position further, thus, the weight will naturally move towards their toe without artificial movement.
This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors. The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare. All experiments were performed adhering to the ethical standards and current laws of the country.All procedures performed in this study were in accordance with the ethical standards of the Yonsei University (IRB#1040917-201601-SB-104-02) committee and with the 1964 Helsinki declaration and its later amendments or comparable ethical standards.
Sung Eun Kim
Employment: Lecturer in the Department of Physical Education at Yonsei University, Korea
Degree: PhD, LPGA
Research interests: Golf swing biomechanics.
E-mail: sungeun.kim@yonsei.ac.kr
Young-Chul Koh
Employment: Department of Physical Education at Yonsei University, Korea
Degree: PhD
Research interests: Sports biomechanics, motion analysis
E-mail: kohyoungchul@gmail.com
Joon-Haeng Cho
Employment: Assistant Professor in the Department of Liberal Arts and Science at Hansung University, Korea
Research interests: Sports medicine
E-mail: jhcho@hansung.ac.kr
Sae Yong Lee
Employment: Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Education at Yonsei University, Korea
Degree: PhD, ATC
E-mail: sylee1@yonsei.ac.kr
Hae-Dong Lee
Employment: Professor in the Department of Physical Education at Yonsei University, Korea
Research interests: Muscle mechanics
E-mail: xbridge1997@yonsei.ac.kr
E-mail: cheol3192@yonsei.ac.kr
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It has always been a dream of mine to photograph the President of The United States, and now I can cross that off my list of things to do. David Palmer is the first African American president in US history. Well, in TV history I should say. Dennis Haysbert played President David Palmer on Fox’s 24, and he talked about playing the president at our shoot, “A lot of people considered me to be the first black president – which is ridiculous, but that’s the power of TV.”
Speaking of the influence of TV. I am seriously considering switching my auto insurance to Allstate.
I photographed Dennis while he was in Seattle working on an upcoming movie called “The Details“. Toby Maguire, Elizabeth Banks, and Laura Linney are also in the film. It is being labeled as a dark comedy, and there are rumors that the plot revolves around a married couple dealing with a raccoon problem. That might just be a rumor though. Dennis said that you could get 30 different answers as to what the film is about depending on who you ask. We will see… (Here) is an interesting story about the home the movie is being filmed in. Sounds like the project hit some rough spots, but they are back on track now.
Conan recently ran a pretty funny sketch on The Tonight Show called Twitter Tracker. The sketch quoted several celebrity tweets in an attempt to convince viewers of the value of Twitter. The grand finale was a tweet by Dennis Haysbert. “Just saw the new Star Trek movie. Wow, really good.” I was hoping to go to his Twitter page after our shoot and read about how he just worked with the most amazing photographer. It turns out the whole skit was made up, and Dennis doesn’t even use Twitter. Can you believe that? Conan, making stuff up?
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Printer With Paper.
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For most people a subway commute is anything but interesting, not so for Marc Thorpe. The idea for his latest creation, Area tables for Bernhardt Design, occurred while riding the subway. States Thorpe, "The form for Area actually came to me while looking at a New York subway train window. The rhythm of the interconnecting window frames was really interesting, and I felt this seamless repetition would be perfect for creating the framework of a table." "Occasional tables are challenging for most designers," says Creative Director of Bernhardt Design Jerry Helling, "because designing small tables requires a great deal of restraint. It is similar to the old adage about well-mannered children; they should be seen and not heard." Area, with its quiet simplicity, is the embodiment of this principle. It was created to assimilate discretely with many different design styles and let the art work and more dominant furniture pieces set the tone. "To me, it was about designing tables that enhance their surroundings and aren't competitive or don't try to alter the context of a room," adds Thorpe. Vertical and horizontal elements flowing from one intersection to the next without interruption comprise the structure of the Area table. A streamlined sleekness is created by combining convex and concave bevels in each of the structural elements. The use of almost imperceptible joinery contributes to the feeling of fluidity in its overall appearance. Crafted in solid walnut, Area tables can be purchased in a natural oiled finish or in a range of paint finishes. The tables are available as both occasional tables and coffee tables in several shapes and sizes.
Orphaned at 13, John Bernhardt jumped a box-car to Oregon hoping to become a government surveyor. He returned home three years later to pursue a career as a timber cutter. After buying a sawmill he saw the opportunity to use timber to make solid oak bedroom furniture. Pretty soon folks in Chicago and New York City started buying this furniture for their homes. And so in 1889 the Bernhardt Furniture Company was born in North Carolina. Berhardt’s skill was in leveraging the area’s plentiful supply of beautiful timbers, and local woodworking skills. Never one to do things by halves, he opened his factory with 25 employees.
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[X]Theater
'Frozen'
Wed., July 17, 12-1 p.m.
Very Merry Theatre's thespians wow the audience, followed by a free lunch. Recommended for ages 5 and up. All welcome.
'Elf The Musical JR'
July 18-20, 7 p.m. and Sun., July 21, 2 p.m.
Live Performances, Theater
Thespians entertain the audience in a musical based on the beloved holiday film, with laughs for the whole family. $10.
Vermont Children's Theater 2283 Darling Hill Road, Lyndonville Caledonia (map)
Thu., July 18, 12 p.m.
Very Merry Theatre thespians get the crowd cheering for a cool performance.
Fri., July 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Very Merry Theatre thespians get the crowd cheering for a cool performance. Ages 5 and up.
Staige Hill Farm 267 Garen Road, Charlotte Chittenden (map)
Bread & Puppet Performance
Sundays, 2:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 25
The renowned politically-oriented theatrical company performs new works, with live music and papier-mâché puppets. suggested donation $10.
Bread and Puppet Museum 753 Heights Road, Glover Orleans (map)
Encore Theatre Troupe
Tue., July 23, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Teen thespians from Rutland High School wow the audience with an original and interactive space-themed show.
Wheeler Homestead and Garden Park 1100 Dorset Street, South Burlington Chittenden (map)
'The Sun, The Moon and The Stars'
Tue., July 23, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Based on a Navajo creation myth, junior thespians participate in a workshop hosted by Summer Encore Theatre at 3:30 p.m., followed by a performance at 4:30 p.m. All ages. preregister.
'The Doctor and The Dowry'
Thu., July 25, 7-8:30 p.m.
Under open skies, the community cheers for an original comedy based on the works of Moliere. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and snacks. donations accepted.
WonderArts Community Greenspace S. Craftsbury Rd., Craftsbury Orleans (map)
'Newsies'
Local thespians engage the audience with this family-friendly production, based on the historic 1899 strike when New York City newspaper boys fought against unfair working conditions. $10.
'Legally Blonde the Musical'
Fri., July 26, 7 p.m., Sat., July 27, 2 p.m. and Sun., July 28, 2 p.m.
Town Hall Theater Young Company cracks up the audience with this kid-friendly musical featuring Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. $5-15.
Town Hall Theater 68 So. Pleasant St., Middlebury Addison (map)
The Cashore Marionettes: 'Simple Gifts'
These string puppets mesmerize the audience of all ages with vignettes about everyday life, accompanied by composers Vivaldi, Strauss, Beethoven and Copland. Ages 5 and up. $10-30.
Highland Center for the Arts 2875 Hardwick St., Greensboro Orleans (map)
Magic Show with Ed Popielarczyk
Mon., Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m.
An evening of comedy and magic enchants an audience of all ages to cap off the summer reading program. Each child receives a free book.
Hamel Family Puppet Show & Craft Time
Thu., Aug. 8, 10:15 a.m.
Little library-goers are amused by an animated performance, followed by an artsy project. Ages 3 and up. preregister.
Waterbury Public Library 28 North Main Street, Suite 2, Waterbury Washington (map)
Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour in Montpelier
Wed., Aug. 14, 1 & 6 p.m., Thu., Aug. 15, 1 & 6 p.m. and Fri., Aug. 16, 1 & 6 p.m.
High-flying feats into the wild blue yonder abound as Smirkus Troupers ages 10 to 18 dazzle crowds with jugglers, high-larious clowns and air-borne aerialists. $16-22; free for children under 2.
Montpelier High School 5 High School Drive, Montpelier Washington (map)
Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour in Greensboro
Sun., Aug. 18, 1 & 6 p.m.
High-flying feats into the wild blue yonder abound as Smirkus Troupers ages 10 to 18 dazzle crowds with juggling, clowning and airborne tricks in the 2019 season finale. $16-22; free for children under 2.
The Circus Barn 1 Circus Road, Greensboro Orleans (map)
Modern Times Theater
Wed., Aug. 21, 4 p.m.
Hand-puppet Mr. Punch makes the audience roar with his rascally adventures.
Jeudevine Memorial Library 93 North Main Street, Hardwick Caledonia (map)
'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
Sun., Dec. 8, 2 & 7 p.m.
This classic Peanuts television special comes to life on the stage as the young characters search for the true meaning of this holiday, ending with an audience sing-along of traditional Christmas songs and carols. $32.50-$56.75; preregister.
Flynn MainStage 153 Main St., Burlington Chittenden (map)
Camp Birch Hill
Nestled in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, Camp Birch Hill offers a fun, elective based program where boys and girls aged 6-16 can participate in over 50 diverse activities of their choice. Each summer they welcome 180 to 200 campers to their grounds in New Durham, NH. This traditional,…(more)
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Sullivan's Ale from Kilkenny wins Golden Keg Awards - the Oscars of the brewing industry
Brian Keyes
Ian Hamilton and Alan Quane with the Golden Keg award
Kilkenny's Sullivan's Ale has, proudly lifted the Champion Keg Ale trophy for its Maltings Red Ale at a ceremony in London’s Guildhall in the Burton-on-Trent based International Brewing Awards 2017, which is hosted every two years.
The longest running competition of its kind (known as ‘the Oscars of the brewing industry’), the International Brewing Awards date from 1886.
It is rigorously judged by a panel of experienced brewing professionals across three days and focused upon searching out true global excellence. Trophies were awarded to nine brewers and one cider maker from three continents, with Sullivan’s the only Irish win.
The master brewer at Sullivan’s is Ian Hamilton, the creator of Maltings Red Ale, a refreshingly balanced, ruby-tinted classic Irish Ale with a unique depth of malt flavour imparting distinctive biscuit and caramel notes.
Commenting on the win, Ian Hamilton said: “I spent time early in my brewing career in Burton-on-Trent, so to have my beer judged there by some of the best brewers in the world and be awarded a trophy, is about as good as it gets – especially as it comes only a year after Sullivan’s started brewing.”
Traditionally brewed, with only Kilkenny-grown ale malt, Maltings Red Ale includes three special darker malts and three varieties of hop. Fermented and matured with cask ale yeast, coupled with no-rush brewing, produces smooth balanced classic ale.
A true artisan, Hamilton says: “The beer we craft is inspired by traditional Kilkenny recipes and brewed the way the family has always brewed – the way real Irish beer should be brewed – by a dedicated Brewer, in small batches, with enormous heart and the finest locally sourced ingredients.”
Chair of judging Bill Taylor: “We judged more than 1,100 beers and ciders in Burton-upon-Trent in March this year. It’s a tremendous achievement to come through that process to win firstly a medal and then one of just 10 Championship trophies, so everyone on the podium today should feel very proud. We are also proud of the emphasis we place on products’ commercial worth; all the medal and trophy winners are beers or ciders that, once tasted, judges would recommend as world class examples of their style.”
Master brewer
Ian Hamilton is one of just a handful of accredited master brewers currently at work in the Irish Craft Beer sector.
His experience over 30 years spans several continents where he has brewed all styles of quality beer imaginable.
From the heart of Africa to some of the biggest breweries in the western world, Ian Hamilton’s knowledge and skill comes with accreditation gained only from years of hard work through the Institute of Brewing & Distilling, London.
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Yes, the ever popular Motor Show will roll on again in 2017
jknox@kilkennypeople.ie
Brian Cody (centre), who officially opened the Show, with Ann Downey, Kilkenny camogie team manager, and the Kilkenny car dealers
In excess of €2.2 million worth of business was transacted at what was another blockbuster Kilkenny Motor Show.
The 'Show was such an outstanding success that what will be the eight one has already been booked in for November 2017.
“We keep saying it is getting better and better, but it actually is,” insisted Kevin Morrissey, chairman of the local SIMI (Society of the Irish Motor Industry) group who organise the event.
This time the number of cars sold was 112, and over 20,000 people viewed the cars in The Hub, Cillín Hill.
“In money terms that would run to about €2.2 million,” Mr Morrissey confirmed.
He explained that there were lots of follow up calls still to be made by all the sales teams to might be customers.
“People appear to like the format and the chance to go through things there and then,” explained Mr Morrissey, whose Peugeot team sold seven cars, three to people who bought on sight.
“The same sort of thing was reported from all the stands,” he revealed.
“Everyone was very, very positive afterwards and all are raring to go again next year,” he assured.
The early indications for the industry would suggest 2017 could be a decent year again.
The 'Show was officially opened by Kilkenny hurling manager, Brian Cody. Alan Nolan of SIMI and Kilkenny camogie manager, Ann Downey also spoke a tthe opening.
Sponsors included Bank of Ireland, First Auto Finance, AIB Finance, First Citizen Finance, Bluestone Car Finance and St Canice's Credit Union.
Media partners were thanked as was Paula Lawler, Events Manager at The Hub and Langton's of Cillin Hill.
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Campaign shows how online pressure boils over in the first year of secondary school
By Internet Matters Team on September 5, 2018
We work collaboratively across industry, government and with schools to reach UK families with tools, tips and resources to help children benefit from connected technology smartly and safely.
Internet Matters launches Back To School campaign as new research reveals Year 7 is a pinch-point for online issues – from pressure on children to be on social media to have the latest device.
Internet Matters launches Back To School campaign as new research reveals Year 7 is a pinch-point for online issues – from pressure on children to be on social media to having the latest device
● Parents given advice and toolkit on how to keep children safe online as they transition to big school
● 7 out of 10 parents of Year 7 pupils are worried their child will be pushed into playing harmful online games, join multiple social media apps and share images or videos – with 8 out of 10 concerned about cyberbullying
● And while nearly half of parents agree kids should carry their phones to and from school, only 1 in 10 say they should be allowed in lessons
● Head teacher from hit TV show Educating Yorkshire speaks out to urge parents to work with schools as first year of secondary school provides ‘perfect storm’ for online issues
The first year of secondary school has become a pinch-point for online safety – as 11-year-olds face a “perfect storm” of digital pressures, a new campaign can reveal. Nearly seven out of 10 (68%) parents of Year 7 pupils are concerned their children are under pressure to have multiple social media apps and 71% are worried they will be pushed into sharing images or videos, according to new research from Internet Matters, which has launched a new set of guides to help parents. An overwhelming majority of Year 7 parents (73%) said they were anxious about their child’s ability to manage online relationships, while three quarters (74%) feared they would be pressured into taking part in harmful online challenges and crazes. The study also revealed 72% of children now own a smartphone in their first year of secondary school. Eight out of 10 parents (80%) of Year 7 pupils said they were concerned about cyberbullying and seven out of 10 (68%) worried their kids felt the strain of having the latest device. And as France introduces a blanket ban of phones in schools this week, 59% of UK parents agreed that phones shouldn’t be allowed inside the school, although nearly half (49%) believed children should be allowed to carry them on the way to and from school. Only one in 10 (9%) parents said phones should be permitted in lessons, one in 4 (27%) at break time and one in 3 parents (34%) over lunch time.
The not-for-profit organisation, which helps millions of parents keep their children safe online, has produced a series of videos and online guides featuring leading experts in children’s digital safety as well as teachers including Matthew Burton of hit Channel 4 docu-series Educating Yorkshire.
BAFTA-nominated Mr Burton – the newly appointed head teacher at Thornhill Academy – called on parents and schools to work together. He said: “When kids start secondary school, it’s a perfect storm for online pressures; they have new technology, they are trying to maintain old friendships while also establish new mates. “It’s vital parents and teachers work together to give children the right levels of support so they’re safe online – especially during this tricky transition period from primary to secondary school.” The teacher– who rose to fame in 2013 for helping his pupil Musharaf overcome a stammer – added: “Even though we feel passionate about not allowing smartphones at Thornhill Academy, a great deal of the incidents and issues we deal with originate in some way to the internet. “We’ve had to handle everything from fights in the playground over things that have been said online over the summer holidays, to pupils that have taken inappropriate images which have then been shared. “Parents are often shocked that their children are involved in this sort of activity which is why it’s so important they are aware of the issues and with our help can take action to protect children from those risks, whether that is sexting, cyberbullying or taking part in harmful games online.”
Dr Linda Papadopoulos, psychologist and Internet Matters ambassador, said: “Children who are starting secondary school are going from being a big fish in a little pond to a little fish in a big pond and they are suddenly having to find their way.
“On top of that, they have all these new communication tools and kids are starting to interact online – which can be very different from the face to face interactions they’re used to.
“Unless parents take the time to outline the differences of communicating online and offline and prepare them for how things can be misconstrued online – they run the risk of feeling isolated or even bullied.
“The online world offers such fantastic opportunities for kids and both parents and teachers are vital in ensuring they’re making the most of it and we hope these guides can help parents feel more comfortable about their child’s digital world.”
Carolyn Bunting, CEO of Internet Matters, said: “Our research finds that 72% of children in Year 7 have a smartphone and suddenly they’ll have the world at their fingertips. “Giving a child a smartphone can give parents peace of mind and it offers children fantastic opportunities to learn, communicate and explore but if children aren’t prepared – they can face many digital challenges including managing friendship groups, pressure to have social media or even pressure to play certain games.
“Parents have a major role to play in equipping their children with the right tools to navigate their online world – especially during this pivotal moment when they’re facing a raft of change.”
For the full guides with advice from Mr Burton, Dr Linda Papadopoulos, Director of Strategy and Education at Wishford Schools Jenny Burrett, e-safety expert Karl Hopwood and Mark Bentley of London Grid for Learning. Visit: http://www.internetmatters.org/advice/back-to-school-online-safety-guides/
For more information on how to keep children safe online visit internetmatters.org
About Internet Matters: Internet Matters (internetmatters.org) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation which aims to help parents keep their children safe online. It was founded by the UK’s four major broadband providers; BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media and partners with the BBC,EE, Facebook, Google and Huawei. Internet Matters is an Executive Member of UKCCIS (UK Council for Child Internet Safety) and an industry expert working with The Royal Foundation Taskforce on the Prevention of Cyberbullying, founded by the Duke of Cambridge. It was awarded a grant from the Department for Education, to deliver the ‘Make a noise’ programme (a reporting and resource platform, developed with tootoot) to help combat bullying.
*Internet Matters research August 2018 of 2022 parents – 663 of whom had children in the transition period, which included Year 6, 7 and 8.
If you would like to speak to an Internet Matters spokesperson please contact:
Katie Earlam 0203 770 7612 07790 664 814 [email protected]
VIsit Grandparents Guide to Online Safety – offering practical advice to keep kids safe this summer
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Poor Customer service from Tesco
Just had the worst customer service from Tesco.
My daughter ordered something from click and collect. It was supposed to have been delivered a couple of days ago, but she had no email or confirmation to say it had arrived in store.
We went into the store yesterday to enquire and was told it definitely hadn't been received. She went back online and reported it to customer services who said because it was from an external supplier, she needed to contact them.
She had an email, from the supplier, just now to say it had been delivered to the store yesterday. Going back into Tesco, she was told that one part of the delivery (it was in two boxes) had been refused by her the customer! When we said this wasn't possible and showed them the email from the supplier, they asked if we could leave it with them for 5 minutes.
We came back to the shop after a good 15 minutes and they said that as part of the delivery had been refused it was now in the returns process and did we want a refund! Er, no! The store has the goods that we had ordered and paid for.
She then started off by saying that was the only option, which we refuted.
Even more confusing was that the refund she offered was a part refund, we could take the one box that had been accepted but not the other – bearing in mind that it was only available on sale as 1 item this was even more confusing!
We were then left standing in the shop for over 25 minutes, without being acknowledged.
Losing patience and getting more annoyed by the second, we asked another member of staff to find out what was happening, she huffily said that they were on to the help desk and very begrudgingly went out back to find someone.
They finally appeared with the goods and just a 'sorry about that!'
Whilst I know there are procedures to follow – the customer was made to suffer here. The store should have taken ownership and:
·Asked if we were local and taken a phone number to call us when the problem was resolved
·Given some indication of what was happening
·Given the customer the goods that they had paid for and sorted out the internal problems afterwards.
Come on Tesco sort yourselves out!
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A market focused and performance orientated leader with success achieving revenue, profit, and business growth within start-up, turnaround, and transitioning organizations. World class experience in R&D, device, software and system development; identifying strategic drivers in emerging markets; collaboratively managing teams and delivering results to investors and customers. Proven financial results in secure, robust and cost effective software and solutions for connected ecosystems, gateways and devices. A lifetime learner, amateur athlete and health advocate with a harmonized professional and personal interest in connected devices and analytics.
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A fascinating article from Philip N. Howard at George Washington University asserts that based on multiple sources, the number of connected devices surpassed the number of people on the planet in 2014. Further, it estimates that by 2020 we will be approaching 50 billion devices on the Internet of Things (IoT).
In other words, while humans will continue to connect their devices to the web in greater numbers, a bigger explosion will come from “things” connecting to the web that weren’t before, or which didn’t exist, or which now use their connection as more of a core feature.
The question is, how will these billions of things communicate between the end node, the cloud, and the service provider?
This article dives into that subject as it relates to a particular class of devices that are very low cost, battery-powered, and which must operate at least seven years without any manual intervention.
Messaging protocols for “lightweight” IoT nodes
In particular, it looks at two emerging messaging protocols to address the needs of these “lightweight” IoT nodes. The first, MQTT, is very old by today’s standards from way back in 1999. And the second, CoAP, is relatively new but gaining traction.
IoT Communication Protocol Requirements
One definition of IoT is connecting devices to the internet that were not previously connected. A factory owner may connect high-powered lights. A triathlete may connect a battery-powered heart-rate monitor. A home or building automation provider may connect a wireless sensor with no line power source.
But the important thing here is that in all the above cases the “Thing” must communicate through the Internet to be considered an “IoT” node.
Since it must use the Internet, it must also adhere to the Internet Engineering Task Force’s (IETF) Internet Protocol Suite. However, the Internet has historically connected resource-rich devices with lots of power, memory and connection options. As such, its protocols have been considered too heavy to apply wholesale for applications in the emerging IoT.
There are other aspects of the IoT which also drive modifications to IETF’s work. In particular, networks of IoT end nodes will be lossy, and the devices attached to them will be very low power, saddled with constrained resources, and expected to live for years.
The requirements for both the network and its end devices might look like the table below. This new model needs new, lighter weight protocols that don’t require the large amount of resources.
MQTT and CoAP address these needs through small message sizes, message management, and lightweight message overhead. We look at each below.
MQTT and CoAP: Lightweight IoT Communications Protocols
MQTT and CoAP allow for communication from Internet-based resource-rich devices to IoT-based resource-constrained devices. Both CoAP and MQTT implement a lightweight application layer, leaving much of the error correction to message retries, simple reliability strategies, or reliance on more resource rich devices for post-processing of raw end-node data.
MQTT Overview
IBM invented Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) for satellite communications with oil field equipment. It had reliability and low power at its core and so made good sense to be applied to IoT networks.
The MQTT standard has since been adopted by the OASIS open standards society and released as version 3.1.1. It is also supported within the Eclipse community, as well as by many commercial companies who offer open source stacks and consulting.
MQTT uses a “publish/subscribe” model, and requires a central MQTT broker to manage and route messages among an MQTT network’s nodes. Eclipse describes MQTT as “a many-to-many communication protocol for passing messages between multiple clients through a central broker.”
MQTT uses TCP for its transport layer, which is characterized as “reliable, ordered and error-checked.”
MQTT Strengths
Publish / Subscribe Model
MQTT’s “pub/sub” model scales well and can be power efficient. Brokers and nodes publish information and others subscribe according to the message content, type, or subject. (These are MQTT standard terms.) Generally the broker subscribes to all messages and then manages information flow to its nodes.
There are several specific benefits to the Pub/Sub model.
Space decoupling
While the node and the broker need to have each other’s IP address, nodes can publish information and subscribe to other nodes’ published information without any knowledge of each other since everything goes through the central broker. This reduces overhead that can accompany TCP sessions and ports, and allows the end nodes to operate independently of one another.
Time decoupling
A node can publish its information regardless of other nodes’ states. Other nodes can then receive the published information from the broker when they are active. This allows nodes to remain in sleepy states even when other nodes are publishing messages directly relevant to them.
Synchronization decoupling
A node that in the midst of one operation is not interrupted to receive a published message to which it is subscribed. The message is queued by the broker until the receiving node is finished with its existing operation. This saves operating current and reduces repeated operations by avoiding interruptions of on-going operations or sleepy states.
MQTT uses unencrypted TCP and is not “out-of-the-box” secure. But because it uses TCP it can – and should – use TLS/SSL internet security. TLS is a very secure method for encrypting traffic but is also resource intensive for lightweight clients due to its required handshake and increased packet overhead. For networks where energy is a very high priority and security much less so, encrypting just the packet payload may suffice.
MQTT Quality of Service (QoS) levels
The term “QoS” means other things outside of MQTT. In MQTT, “QoS” levels 0, 1 and 2 describe increasing levels of guaranteed message delivery.
MQTT QoS Level 0 (At most once)
This is commonly known as “Fire and forget” and is a single transmit burst with no guarantee of message arrival. This might be used for highly repetitive message types or non-mission critical messages.
MQTT QoS Level 1 (At least once)
This attempts to guarantee a message is received at least once by the intended recipient. Once a published messaged is received and understood by the intended recipient, it acknowledges the message with an acknowledgement message (PUBACK) addressed to the publishing node. Until the PUBACK is received by the publisher, it stores the message and retransmits it periodically. This type of message may be useful for a non-critical node shutdown.
MQTT QoS Level 2 (Exactly once)
This level attempts to guarantee the message is received and decoded by the intended recipient. This is the most secure and reliable MQTT level of QoS. The publisher sends a message announcing it has a QoS level 2 message. Its intended recipient gathers the announcement, decodes it and indicates that it is ready to receive the message. The publisher relays its message. Once the recipient understands the message, it completes the transaction with an acknowledgement. This type of message may be useful for turning on or off lights or alarms in a home.
Last Will and Testament
MQTT provides a “last will and testament (LWT)” message that can be stored in the MQTT broker in case a node is unexpectedly disconnected from the network. This LWT retains the node’s state and purpose, including the types of commands it published and its subscriptions. If the node disappears, the broker notifies all subscribers of the node’s LWT. And if the node returns, the broker notifies it of its prior state. This feature accommodates lossy networks and scalability nicely.
Flexible topic subscriptions
An MQTT node may subscribe to all messages within a given functionality. For example a kitchen “oven node” may subscribe to all messages for “kitchen/oven/+”, with the “+” as a wildcard. This allows for a minimal amount of code (i.e., memory and cost). Another example is if a node in the kitchen is interested in all temperature information regardless of the end node’s functionality. In this case, “kitchen/+/temp” will collect any message in the kitchen from any node reporting “temp”. There are other equally useful MQTT wildcards for reducing code footprint and therefore memory size and cost.
Issues with MQTT
Central Broker
The use of a central broker can be a drawback for distributed IoT systems. For example, a system may start small with a remote control and window shade, thus requiring no central broker. Then as the system grows, for example adding security sensors, light bulbs, or other window shades, the network naturally grows and expands and may have need of a central broker. However, none of the individual nodes wants to take on the cost and responsibility as it requires resources, software and complexity not core to the end-node function.
In systems that already have a central broker, it can become a single point of failure for the complete network. For example, if the broker is a powered node without a battery back-up, then battery-powered nodes may continue operating during an electrical outage while the broker is off-line, thus rendering the network inoperable.
TCP was originally designed for devices with more memory and processing resources than may be available in a lightweight IoT-style network. For example, the TCP protocol requires that connections be established in a multi-step handshake process before any messages are exchanged. This drives up wake-up and communication times, and reduces battery life over the long run.
Also in TCP it is ideal for two communicating nodes to hold their TCP sockets open for each other continuously with a persistent session, which again may be difficult with energy- and resource-constrained devices.
Again, using TCP without session persistence can require incremental transmit time for connection establishment. For nodes with periodic, repetitive traffic, this can lead to lower operating life.
CoAP Overview
With the growing importance of the IoT, the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)took on lightweight messaging and defined the Constrained Application Protocol (CoAP). As defined by the IETF, CoAP is for “use with constrained nodes and constrained (e.g., low-power, lossy) networks.” The Eclipse community also supports CoAP as an open standard, and like MQTT, CoAP is commercially supported and growing rapidly with IoT providers.
CoAP is a client/server protocol and provides a one-to-one “request/report” interaction model with accommodations for multi-cast, although multi-cast is still in early stages of IETF standardization. Unlike MQTT, which has been adapted to IoT needs from a decades-old protocol, the IETF specified CoAP from the outset to support IoT with lightweight messaging for constrained devices operating in a constrained environment. CoAP is designed to interoperate with HTTP and the RESTful web through simple proxies, making it natively compatible to the Internet.
Strengths of CoAP
Native UDP
CoAP runs over UDP which is inherently and intentionally less reliable than TCP, depending on repetitive messaging for reliability instead of consistent connections. For example, a temperature sensor may send an update every few seconds even though nothing has changed from one transmission to the next. If a receiving node misses one update, the next will arrive in a few seconds and is likely not much different than the first.
UDP’s connectionless datagrams also allow for faster wake-up and transmit cycles as well as smaller packets with less overhead. This allows devices to remain in a sleepy state for longer periods of time conserving battery power.
Multi-cast Support
A CoAP network is inherently one-to-one; however it allows for one-to-many or many-to-many multi-cast requirements. This is inherent in CoAP because it is built on top of IPv6 which allows for multicast addressing for devices in addition to their normal IPv6 addresses. Note that multicast message delivery to sleeping devices is unreliable or can impact the battery life of the device if it must wake regularly to receive these messages.
CoAP uses DTLS on top of its UDP transport protocol. Like TCP, UDP is unencrypted but can be – and should be – augmented with DTLS.
Resource / Service Discovery
CoAP uses URI to provide a standard presentation and interaction expectations for network nodes. This allows a degree of autonomy in the message packets since the target node’s capabilities are partly understood by its URI details. In other words, a battery-powered sensor node may have one type of URI while a line-powered flow control actuator may have another. Nodes communicating to the battery-powered sensor node might be programmed to expect longer response times, more repetitive information, and limited message types. Nodes communicating to the line-powered flow control actuator might be programmed to expect rich, detailed messages, very rapidly.
Asynchronous Communication
Within the CoAP protocol, most messages are sent and received using the request/report model; however, there are other modes of operation that allow nodes to be somewhat decoupled. For example, CoAP has a simplified “observe” mechanism similar to MQTT’s pub/sub that allows nodes to observe others without actively engaging them.
As an example of the “observe” mode, node 1 can observe node 2 for specific transmission types, then any time node 2 publishes a relevant message, node 1 receives it when it awakens and queries another node. It’s important to note that one of the network nodes must hold messages for observers. This is similar to MQTT’s broker model except that there is no broker requirement in CoAP, and therefore no expectation of being able to hold or queue messages for observers.
There are currently draft additions to the standard which may provide a similar CoAP function to MQTT’s pub/sub model over the short-to-medium term. The leading candidate today is a draft proposal from Michael Koster, allowing CoAP networks to implement a pub/sub model like MQTT’s mentioned above.
Issues with CoAP
Standard Maturity
MQTT is currently a more mature and stable standard than CoAP. It’s been Silicon Labs’ experience that it is easier to get an MQTT network up and running very quickly than a similar one using CoAP. That said, CoAP has tremendous market momentum and is rapidly evolving to provide a standardized foundation with important add-ons in the ratification pipeline now.
It is likely that CoAP will reach a similar level of stability and maturity as MQTT in the very near term. But the standard is evolving for now, which may present some troubles with interoperability.
Message Reliability (QoS level)
CoAP’s “reliability” is MQTT’s QoS and provides a very simple method of providing a “confirmable” message and a “non-confirmable” message. The confirmable message is acknowledged with an acknowledgement message (ACK) from the intended recipient. This confirms the message is received but stops short of confirming that its contents were decoded correctly or at all. A non-confirmable message is “fire and forget.”
The two messaging protocols MQTT and CoAP are emerging as leading lightweight messaging protocols for the booming IoT market. Each has benefits and each has issues. As leaders in mesh networking where lightweight nodes are a necessary aspect of almost every network, Silicon Labs has implemented both protocols, including gateway bridging logic to allow for inter-standard communication.
Specification - http://docs.oasis-open.org/mqtt/mqtt/v3.1.1/os/mqtt-v3.1.1-os.html
Excellent source for MQTT information – http://www.hivemq.com/mqtt-essentials-wrap-up/
CoAP
Specification - https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7252
Excellent source for CoAP information - http://coap.technology/
MQTT-SN
Specification – http://mqtt.org/2013/12/mqtt-for-sensor-networks-mqtt-sn
General coverage of IoT messaging protocols
Excellent white paper on using MQTT, CoAP, and other messaging protocols – http://www.prismtech.com/sites/default/files/documents/MessagingComparsionNov2013USROW_vfinal.pdf
This article was originally posted on LinkedIn.
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Twitter inks live-streaming deal with Live Nation
Zac Brown Band, Train and more will play the first LN shows streamed live on Twitter, as the social network invests heavily in its video output
By IQ on 02 May 2017
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Social network Twitter, known primarily for its 140-character microblogging platform, today announced a major expansion of its live video offering, signing live-streaming content deals with Live Nation and 15 other news, sport and entertainment partners.
New York Stock Exchange-listed Twitter, which is estimated to have close to 700 million users and turned over US$548m in Q1 2017, says the deal with Live Nation will see the world’s largest promoter “deliver select Live Nation concerts and original content exclusively on Twitter”.
Other content partners include news outlets Bloomberg and BuzzFeed News, broadcaster Viacom and sports leagues MLB (baseball), WNBA (basketball) and PGA Tour (golf).
The partnerships, announced at today’s Digital Content NewFronts conference, are, says Twitter, part of a concerted effort to grow the service’s “premium video” offering. “People have always come to Twitter to see and talk about what’s happening,” reads a statement. “Over the last four years, we’ve brought users video content around the things they’re already discussing on the platform, working with the world’s top TV networks, sports leagues, publishing houses and magazines and professional news outlets.
“In 2016, we started building on this to bring live-streaming video to Twitter to create a one-screen experience for great live content and the conversation around it. Brands align with all of this content to reach engaged audiences at scale.”
“Fans around the world will be able to experience concerts live on the same platform where they talk about what’s happening in music”
Since launching its live video service in Q4 2016, Twitter has streamed more than 800 hours of “premium”, or professionally produced, video content to an audience of 45m viewers.
According to Josh Contine of TechCrunch, who is attending NewFronts, the Live Nation/Twitter concert series will kick off Saturday 13 May with a show by Zac Brown Band (pictured). Future performers include Train, Portugal the Man, Marian Hill and August Alsina.
“Music has always been one of the most tweeted-about topics on the platform, and now fans around the world will be able to experience concerts live on the same platform where they talk about what’s happening in music,” says Live Nation chief strategy officer Jordan Zachary.
In the video space, Twitter (and subsidiary Periscope – it of accidentally-live-streaming-The Cure fame) is once again competing with Facebook, which is similarly pushing its live-streaming offering, Facebook Live. Facebook Live recently signed a deal to broadcast 22 Major League Soccer matches this year, raising speculation a music partner could soon follow suit.
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Brexit: 50 things Ireland needs to know
Europe’s priorities in secession talks are set out – but what will it mean for Irish business?
Fri, Mar 31, 2017, 06:28 Updated: Fri, Mar 31, 2017, 09:06
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Anti-Brexit protesters bring their campaign to Stormont to raise their concerns about the possible return of a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland following the UK leaving the European Union. Video: Reuters
Brexit is triggered. Photograph: Reuters/Yves Herman
UK prime minister Theresa May finally pulled the starting gun on Brexit talks this week. The European Council’s president, Donald Tusk, will today circulate a series of guidelines which the EU will use as both sides call in the divorce lawyers.
The Irish Times wades through 50 issues posted by the triggering of article 50 – from energy prices to the size of chocolate bars.
1. We will get a sense of the European Union’s view on one of the most pressing issues for Ireland in relation to Brexit – the land Border with Northern Ireland and whether the reintroduction of physical checkpoints can be avoided – as soon as Tusk issues his statement we will see if the Border will be given a priority consideration in the divorce talks. But that will only be a start. Remember, Ireland secured declarations from German chancellor Angela Merkel and French president François Hollande during the financial crisis that it was a “special” case – but it didn’t amount to much in easing the burden of bailing out the State’s banks. Will it be possible to avoid the return of tariffs and customs controls for goods moving across the Border and to Britain?
2. Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon won the backing of her parliament on Tuesday to pursue a second independence referendum. May, for now, is refusing to sanction another Scottish plebiscite before Brexit talks conclude. Could it be only a matter of time before we see a Border poll in Northern Ireland, which, like Scotland, voted to remain in the EU? Sinn Féin has been pressing for a referendum on Irish unity, while Fianna Fáil is putting together a White Paper on what a reunified Ireland would look like.
3. Could the Northern Ireland issue reignite sectarian tensions and trigger a new wave of violence?
4. Will UK airlines be able to operate in EU markets and will EU airlines be able to operate in the UK? For example, Ryanair flies from Edinburgh to London and UK low-cost carriers fly many routes within continental Europe. Unless some deal is done, UK airlines will have to establish headquarters in Europe to continue to fly these routes, while European carriers would have to set up in the UK. Regulators would dictate how substantial a presence that should be - and it wouldn’t be brass plate. EU rules also require airlines flying within its borders to have majority EU shareholdings. As the bulk of the EU shareholders in IAG and Ryanair are currently London based, what happens?
On the upside, could travellers benefit from a return of duty-free sales post-Brexit? UK lobby groups are reportedly working behind the scenes to pave the way for a comeback for duty free.
5. Will travellers face customs checks and possibly taxes when travelling from the UK to the EU and vice versa? Such checks operate at the moment for people coming from outside the EU and look likely to be introduced at airports and ports.
6. What impact will Brexit have on Irish trucks transiting through the UK on their way to deliver goods to the EU via French ports? Under the Common Transit procedure in place between the EU, EFTA countries (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland), Turkey and Macedonia, most goods can transit freely between these countries. The UK would have to opt into this procedure for it to apply. Visiting Dublin this week, French finance minister Michel Sapin said: “There are no reasons not to do so within Brexit.”
7. How will quotas in the fishing industry operate after Brexit? At the moment the UK fishing industry is controlled by EU quotas, limiting the amount it can fish and imposing a variety of rules. Can a deal be done to continue this after Brexit? If not, where will British waters begin and end? Who will patrol the seas to make sure British vessels don’t fish in EU waters – including waters off Ireland – and that EU boats don’t enter British waters?
8. The Republic currently imports about 88 per cent of its energy needs, mainly from or through the UK, according to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. A report this year from the Oxford Institute of Energy Studies said the Republic would effectively be cut off from continental Europe’s gas market when the UK leaves the EU. Could this leave the Republic exposed to supply disruption or higher energy prices post-Brexit?
9. Could securing Irish energy supply be a key bargaining chip for the UK as it heads into difficult talks with the EU?
10. The prospect of securing a load of international banking, insurance and fund management jobs for Dublin has been hailed for months as a key upside for the Republic from Brexit. But, so far, Ireland seems to be losing out in the race to secure business from the City of London. US insurance giant AIG and private equity group Blackstone opted this month to relocate their European headquarters to Luxembourg, while Lloyds of London ignored Dublin for Brussels as it unveiled its new European hub this week. Is regulatory arbitrage between competing centres really playing a role in decision making, as Eoghan Murphy, the minister for financial services, expressed concerns about earlier this month to the European Commission? Central Bank governor Philip Lane warned this week that his organisation would not be following suit. Still, Barclays and Bank of America Merrill Lynch are among banks to have chosen the Republic as their European bases post-Brexit.
11. Is the Government overly ambitious in its target in securing 10,000 new financial services jobs by the end of the decade?
12. To what extent are the housing crisis, the shortage of grade-A office space and the dearth of schools offering an international curriculum weighing on companies’ decisions regarding moving business from the UK to the Republic to maintain EU passporting rights for goods and services post Brexit?
13. Could the Republic, home of Europe’s biggest banking crisis, which cost taxpayers a gross €64 billion, end up hosting one of the agencies set up to deal with the turmoil and prevent future disasters: the European Banking Authority (EBA)? With the EBA set to leave London after Brexit, the Republic is pitching Dublin as the perfect new base.
14. While Brexiteers highlight that the sky didn’t implode in the immediate aftermath of the UK referendum, the value of sterling certainly did, delivering a blow to Irish exporters and the tourism industry. Sterling is now down about 14 per cent against the euro from the time of the vote. Has all the negative news been priced in, especially with Europe facing important elections in France and Germany this year? “With Brexit uncertainty set to dominate sterling’s relationship with the euro for months to come, Wednesday’s events merely mark the end of the beginning,” according to David Lamb, head of dealing at Fexco Corporate Payments.
15. The UK remains the Republic’s most important export market and the Republic is the UK’s fifth-largest market. Some €1.3 billion worth of goods and services move between both states every week, according to the British Irish Chamber of Commerce. Almost 200,000 people in the Republic are employed as a result of our exports to the UK, the Department of Foreign Affairs says. Will Brexit give rise to protectionism in the UK?
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16. Are Irish businesses ready to navigate potential supply chain problems, given how reliant many companies are on UK firms to source essential materials and components?
17. Should UK-focused exporters be looking at diversifying from that market? Can they do so effectively? Companies will have to ask themselves how much this will cost.
18. The UK accounts for 37 per cent of all food and drink exports, worth about €4 billion annually. Disruptions to this market through the imposition of tariff barriers, border checks, certification requirements or other regulatory changes pose an unprecedented threat. With Britain’s focus firmly on financial services and car manufacturing, will the Government be able to get food on the Brexit talks table?
19. There are provisions within the EU’s state aid rules for the use of aid to remedy a “serious disturbance” to the economy of a member state. Normally, EU governments can only intervene in cases of clear market failure. Brexit and the related slide in sterling, however, would seem to fit the definition of a “serious disturbance”. Should the Government then seek EU clearance for a range of financial supports to aid struggling firms?
20. Even if the Republic does succeed in maintaining tariff-free access to the UK for food exports, the possibility of preventing Britain from doing a trade deal with non-EU countries – already flagged as a key aim of the UK government – remains a significant challenge. The agri-food sector has most to fear from Britain forging a free trade deal with Mercosur, South America’s trading bloc, potentially resulting in a flood of cheap food into Britain and Northern Ireland. Could this leave the Republic actually wanting a hard Border contrary to our stated aim?
21. Could Brexit signal a new dawn for knobbly potatoes and wonky carrots? For years, farmers have been forced to discard cosmetically ugly fruit and vegetables to comply with fussy industry standards, which Brexiteers continually blame on the EU. In reality, Brussels has never sought to dictate the curve of your banana. It has, however, established grading rules in relation to the shape and curvature of certain produce to ensure importers know what they’re getting, but largely at the behest of industry.
22. Irish companies that are heavily exposed to the UK – from Kingspan to Applegreen – have defied pessimistic projections at the time of the Brexit referendum, as UK consumers have so far remained resilient, construction activity has rebounded from its mid-2016 lows and economic growth has been more robust than feared. But will the world’s fifth-largest economy – to which the Republic is hugely exposed – continue to hold up as UK and EU officials get down to proper negotiations over the coming years?
23. Irish economic growth rate – which has topped the euro zone table in recent times – has been buoyed by the UK economy. Can it avoid being impacted by any UK slowdown?
24. The Republic’s unemployment rate has plunged from a high of 15.1 per cent five years ago to 6.6 per cent in February, helped by exports to the UK and tourists visiting from Britain. Minister for Finance Michael Noonan said last month that the country was “heading towards full employment”. Might that declaration have been imprudent, given the Brexit headwinds the Republic faces?
25. Irish home prices have bounced by almost 50 per cent from their low point in early 2013, though they remain about 32 per cent below their peak a decade ago. Economists largely expect that house prices will continue to rebound at pace this year, helped by existing undersupply, measures by the Central Bank and Government to ease borrowing restrictions for first-time buyers and a potential influx of City of London financial types. But could the recovery be impacted if the UK economy stutters as Brexit talks progress, denting Irish growth? Could homeowners face a double whammy as the European Central Bank starts to increase its base rate, currently at zero, as early as next year?
26. Whatever form Brexit takes, it is possible it could have a disruptive impact on commercial contracts. While law firms, such as Beauchamps in Dublin, say it is unlikely that termination clauses or force majeure (act of God) clauses can be triggered by Brexit, could some parties to agreements seek to exploit the event, particularly if the wording of documents is open to interpretation? Could others rely on the so-called doctrine of frustration, claiming Brexit has made it impossible to keep up their end of a bargain?
27. The UK’s annual public procurement spend is about £200 billion (€231 billion) and EU laws ensure Irish and other EU companies can participate in tender processes on the same footing as British firms. Is it possible that in the long-term, the UK could introduce rules that would favour its own companies when it comes to securing lucrative contracts? Or is it more likely that it is in both the EU’s and UK’s interest that current standards remain in place?
28. While trademarks, designs and other intellectual property registered by Irish companies and citizens in the UK will be unaffected by Brexit, law firm Mason Hayes & Curran has warned that those relying on EU trademarks or designs to do business in Britain may eventually lose protection in that market. Could transition arrangements be negotiated as part of the exit deal? Could they include the ability to convert EU trademarks into corresponding UK trademarks and designs? Meanwhile, the law firm says UK patents are unaffected as the country is party to the Patient Co-operation Treaty and European Patent Convention, neither of which rely on EU membership for effect.
29. How will data be treated once the UK leaves the EU? Although the expectation is that the UK will adhere to new regulations due to be adopted by the EU, will that be binding? What is to stop the UK from backtracking on data privacy laws already in effect at the time of Brexit? Will the UK be faced with having to adopt something similar to the Privacy Shield – or the former Safe Harbour agreement – that governed the transfer of data from EU states? How will the data of EU citizens be treated post Brexit?
30. Will small Irish tech firms who have been establishing business links with the UK be forced to change their plans? As our closest neighbour, many small firms see the UK as the next logical step when seeking to grow their business. Will they have to take extra steps to continue to do business with the UK post-Brexit? Will they have to wait until trade deals are hammered out with the UK and the EU before they can continue with their expansion plans?
31. The slide in sterling that was precipitated by the Brexit vote is now perhaps the biggest challenge facing ecommerce in the Republic. The threat is exacerbated by the fact that traditional retailing is migrating online at a faster rate than ever before. British online retailers are now better placed to capture this migration than Irish sites, as they have an inherent cost advantage. Will Brexit stifle investment in Irish ecommerce, and by extension damage one of the most important aspects of the digital economy?
32. The agency tasked with promoting Ireland abroad, Tourism Ireland, is an all-island body. Post Brexit, could its operation be hampered by conflicting interests? Tourism in the Border counties, most notably Donegal, is also under threat if any restrictions on cross-Border travel emerge. Will the volume of daytrippers from the North be affected? Figures released on Wednesday by the Central Statistics Office confirmed the dampening effect of Brexit on UK visitor numbers into the Republic. Between December and February, the volume of British visitors deceased by 5.9 per cent. While this decrease was offset by increases in US and European visitor numbers, British visitors account for 40 per cent of the total volume of tourists visiting the Republic, so the decrease will heighten the fears of the tourism industry over Brexit.
33. If there is a hard Brexit, presumably the UK telecommunications industry will look to shake off red tape, such as the EU cap on roaming charges introduced last April. Will unrestricted roaming charges be reintroduced between the Republic and the UK? At a local level, this is potentially a major issue for the Border counties, where the nearest mast to a customer is often in another jurisdiction. What measures will be introduced to ensure that people in these areas are not disadvantaged?
34. The UK has always been the Republic’s greatest ally at the EU table when discussions turned to the issue of corporate taxes. The State’s biggest ally on tax now looks set to become its biggest competitor, as the British make noises about further lowering corporate taxes to soften the economic impact of Brexit. With which nations should the Republic now look to build alliances in Europe on corporate tax, to counter balance the Franco-German narrative, which portrays the Republic as predatory on tax policy?
35. As it stands, the UK is second only to Germany in terms of monetary contributions to the EU. In 2015, the UK paid €11.5 billion more into the union’s budget than it got out of it, compared to Germany’s €14.3 million and France’s €5.5 billion, the third-biggest net contributor. Will the Republic and other EU countries have to up their contributions if the UK doesn’t agree to pay something in return for some benefits in future? What if the UK doesn’t pay the €60 billion which the EU calculates to be its Brexit bill, which includes commitments it has already signed up to and pension promises to EU officials?
36. What if no deal is completed within two years? A Fitch survey of global asset managers who oversee €5.8 trillion of bonds and other debt investments, published this week, found that almost a fifth of respondents see the two-year negotiating period ending without any deal. A further 29 per cent see a divorce deal being agreed but no transition arrangements put in place. The Republic is one of the most exposed to the outcome of the talks. The risk is that the UK reverts to World Trade Organisation rules, which would see the imposition of tariffs on imports and exports between the EU and UK.
37. Cadbury put the heart across chocolate lovers everywhere this week when it said it may have to raise prices or shrink the size of its bars while maintaining prices – or what’s known as sizeflation – as a result of Brexit in order to pass on its own higher costs to customers. What next? Twinnings cutting the amount of tea in its Earl Grey bags?
38. The UK, including Northern Ireland, has traditionally been a top location for Irish students to study. However, the number of Irish students applying to UK colleges has dropped 20 per cent this year to 3,900 according to figures from UCAS, the UK’s equivalent to the Central Applications Office (CAO). UK education authorities have guaranteed that Irish and other EU students who commence third-level courses in the coming academic year will not face the usual international fees of between £20,000 and £30,000 a year. But could that commitment fizzle out as the Brexit talks advance?
39. Could CAO points for Irish college courses increase as more students who might have opted to attend university in the UK decide to remain at home? But could this finally provide an impetus for the Irish education system to improve the level of European languages taught – making continental European universities more of an option for Irish students?
40. More than 330,000 Irish people are living in the UK – out of about three million EU nationals residing in the country. What will the deal ultimately mean for them?
41. Both the Irish and UK governments are eager that their citizens will be able to move freely between both countries post-Brexit without the need for visas or work permits, while also retaining full social welfare and pensions entitlements. Can this really be delivered, especially if other countries, such as Poland, which has almost 920,000 citizens in the UK, object to any preferential treatment for Irish nationals?
42. Should the Republic anticipate higher immigration from other EU states as the UK is likely to strengthen its controls around free movement of people, asks PricewaterhouseCoopers Ireland’s Brexit partner, David McGee?
43. What will happen to the British Irish Visa Scheme set up in late 2014 which allows Chinese and Indian visitors, who secure a short-term visa for either country, pop across the Irish Sea?
44. While Taoiseach Enda Kenny has resisted appointing a Brexit minister, saying he effectively holds that position, PricewaterhouseCoopers, for one, wonders why the Republic doesn’t have a separate minister in charge of handling matters regarding the UK’s exit from the EU. The Republic has no veto powers when it comes to the exit deal, as it will only need a “super qualified majority” of at least 72 per cent of member states representing 65 per cent of the bloc’s population. Can the Republic do without a strong voice focused solely on pushing its position on various matters as negotiations progress?
45. Brexit also poses a number of questions for the media and advertising industries. Given UK-based consumer goods giants such as Unilever and Procter & Gamble (big television advertisers here) make decisions on their Irish marketing budgets out of London, will Brexit result in a significant drag on advertising revenues at Irish broadcasters such as RTÉ and TV3 in the future, as it did in 2016? Will companies such as Channel 4 and Sky – which is estimated to control more than 20 per cent of the Irish television advertising market – need to obtain a local licence to pursue an advertising sales business here after Brexit?
46. Will London-based broadcasters targeting audiences in other European markets relocate to the Republic to continue doing so in a single market?
47. AstraZeneca, one of Britain’s two major pharma groups, and others, notably Japan’s foreign ministry, have warned that a post-Brexit Britain will be a less attractive location for Big Pharma. Japan, in particular, has indicated that its companies are likely to follow the European Medicines Agency (EMA) wherever it is located. With its strong life sciences cluster, can Ireland persuade its peers in the EU that the EMA should be relocated to Dublin?
48. What impact will Brexit have on the Premier League? The status of the 330 or so players in the Premier League, the Championship and the Scottish Premier League might not be affected given that May has signalled she wants to protect the status of EU citizens already living and working in the UK. But the days of plucking an unknown player from obscurity in Cobh or Killybegs could be over and it could impact on the movement of EU managers to British clubs and vice versa. Fans travelling between the UK and EU countries for matches might also face longer queues at ferry terminals and airports.
49. Will the rise of anti-establishment sentiment ultimately lead to other countries leaving the EU? Could European government borrowing costs diverge as a result of such speculation as they did during the financial crisis – hitting the Republic once again? The spectre of Grexit – mooted long before Brexit became a prospect – has raised its head again amid growing tensions between Greece and its bailout masters. Meanwhile, French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, who, polls indicate, will end up in a run-off vote on May 7th, is campaigning partly on plans to ditch the euro.
50. The latest national Eurobarometer report shows the Republic remains one of the most committed to the EU, with 67 per cent of those polled saying the country is better off within the union. Could the currently unthinkable notion of Irexit take hold among the public if the price of Brexit for the Republic becomes too much for this State?
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Wexford man blinded by medical error settles court action for €5.9m
Beaumont Hospital agrees to pay for future care
Wed, Oct 31, 2018, 13:25
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Before the incident, Brendan Doule was very independent, used bus services independently, wrote for his local newspaper and enjoyed lots of hobbies. Photograph: Collins Courts
A 49-year-old man made blind by a medical error while in the care of Beaumont Hospital, Dublin has settled his High Court action for €5.9 million.
Brendan Doyle’s counsel told the court that a shunt which had been in Mr Doyle’s brain since childhood was removed when he was admitted to Beaumont Hospital in 2011 but was not reinserted, leading to “tragic consequences” for Mr Doyle who is now totally blind.
Denis McCullough SC said this was the “final straw” for Mr Doyle, who has had cerebral palsy and mild learning disabilities since childhood. Mr Doyle has lived in a nursing home since, counsel said.
Approving the settlement Mr Justice Cross said this sad incident had a “catastrophic” effect on Mr Doyle but the settlement will look after Mr Doyle for the rest of his life.
He also noted the hospital had admitted liability and had taken a reasonable approach in relation to the future accommodation needs of Mr Doyle, who will now be able to move out of the nursing home.
Mr Doyle, who currently resides at Lawson House, Glenbrien, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, had, through his brother John Doyle, sued Beaumont Hospital over the circumstances of his care.
Mr Doyle had a shunt inserted in his brain in childhood.
On June 1st, 2011 he was complaining of headache and vomiting and went to hospital in Wexford where he had a CT scan and was referred to Beaumont Hospital. It was claimed, due to a suspicion of a shunt related infection, the brain shunt was removed a few days later and it was decided it was not necessary to re-establish the shunt.
Mr Doyle was discharged from Beaumont on June 10th, 2011 with directions to continue antibiotic therapy and after a few days in his local hospital was discharged on June 16th, 2011.
It is claimed the next day he was back in the A&E of his local hospital complaining of increased weakness and had a CT scan. He had another CT scan in July. Mr Doyle, who was complaining of headache, was referred back to outpatients at Beaumont Hospital and in August 2011 his case was reviewed.
It was claimed the impression was formed his condition was improving and another CT scan was recommended for December 2011.
In early September 2011, it was claimed Mr Doyle suffered loss of vision and was referred back to Beaumont where he underwent surgery. Nothwithstanding the re-insertion of the brain shunt, Mr Doyle lost his eyesight.
In a statement by John Doyle read outside court by solicitor Michael Boylan, John Doyle said the family felt aggrieved that liability was only admitted last January, six and half years later.
“Brendan has wasted almost seven years of his life in a nursing home with no effective rehabilitation programme, surrounded by elderly patients and having to wait for a call bell to be answered just so he can use the bathroom,” Mr Doyle said.
Before this incident, Brendan was very independent, used bus services independently, wrote for his local newspaper and enjoyed lots of hobbies.
“Before this he required supervision only rather than care. Brendan was an active and contributing member of his community.”
The Doyles said the settlement will provide Brendan with a purpose built home of his own and the 24-hour support that he now needs.
“We and Brendan would return every cent of this settlement were it to mean that he could see again but we hope that with therapy and proper rehabilitation, Brendan will, at least, once again become an active member of his community and begin to enjoy life once more.
“We will leave Dublin now and return to Wexford to start putting arrangements in place so that Brendan will spend Christmas in a suitable home and can start the New Year with a care support package in place that will allow Brendan to surmount the challenges life has presented, as he has bravely done before.”
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Scam alert! Don't believe an email that says you've won a new car
By Ben Bradley, Komando.com December 26th, 2018
Maybe you've seen an email or two like this: For whatever reason, Bill Gates has decided share some of his fortune with you - no strings attached. Or maybe you had a long-lost uncle in Venezuela who just passed away and left his millions to you. You just have to send $1,000 or just provide your private information and it's all yours.
We've all been there. The moral of the story is the same broken record. If an unsolicited email sounds too good to be true, it's a scam.
Which brings us to one that's recently been making the rounds. Maybe this one seems more plausible because it's only promising you a new car, not millions of dollars. But just like the others, it's a scam. I'm sorry to say you didn't win a new luxury coupe.
This email says I won a new BMW
A new scam coming to an email inbox near you says you're the lucky winner of a free 2018 BMW 2 Series M240i. You just have to respond with your full name, delivery address and mobile number. Right now, someone, somewhere just opened that email and is thinking, "This seems legit." Well, it's not. See an example of the email below, courtesy of bleepingcomputer.com
Once you go down that rabbit hole, you'll most likely get a response asking for more. That might include very sensitive information requests like logins, bank accounts or your Social Security number. Next thing you know, your credit card's being used to buy train tickets in Scotland. Or worse.
Don't be fooled by phishing scams
You can protect yourself from becoming a victim of a phishing scam. Here are a few tips:
I said it once, I'll say it again: if it seems too good to be true, don't believe it.
If the email looks like it was written by someone whose first (or even second) language is NOT English, it's a scam. Many of these emails originate from overseas and have blatantly obvious spelling and grammatical errors.
If you don't know who the email is from, don't download files, open other attachments or click on any links.
If an email starts with "Dear Sir" or "Dear Madam," just delete it and move on.
Be wary of any email that wants you to verify sensitive account details.
Don't be fooled by emails trying to scare you into thinking one of your accounts will be closed, or even worse, emails with blackmail or sextortion.
The big takeaway is to be suspicious of emails from anyone you don't know, even if the Nigerian astronaut stranded in space seems sincere.
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Click or tap here to find out about one that didn't target a big business, but instead a California school district
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ARABIAN ADVENTURE
About United Arab Emirates
Delve into the amazing city of Dubai on a half day city tourExperience a splendid dinner cruise onboard a traditional Arabian dhow boatDiscover Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and UAE’s East Coast on full day excursionsVisit imposing mosques and shop in traditional souks for unique gifts and mementosEmbark on a 4x4 Safari adventure and savor an authentic Arabian barbeque dinner
Upon arrival in the United Arab Emirates, transfer from the Dubai airport to your hotel for check-in and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure in this fascinating city.
After breakfast you will start your tour of Dubai. Begin your discovery of Dubai in the Bastakyia district. At the Dubai Museum situated in the Al-Fahidi fortress, learn about the city's past as a small fishing village. Cross the Dubai Creek on board a water taxi to Deira to shop for exotic spices and unique souvenirs. In Jumeirah, approach the awe-inspiring Grand Mosque, built in the medieval Fatimid tradition, and see two of the city's most iconic hotels -- Burj Al Arab and Atlantis. Then look up at Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower and the centerpiece of the region's prestigious urban development that encompasses residential and commercial real estate, hotels, entertainment, and the world's largest shopping mall. Upon your return to Dubai, enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Dubai Creek on a traditional Arabian dhow, and savor a sumptuous feast of Arabic and international cuisine. (B,D)
Enjoy the afternoon traveling across the deserts of Dubai in a 4x4 vehicle. This exciting dune drive has many photo stops, but the highlight of this trip to the Arabian Desert may well be the pristine sunset. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Arabian barbeque dinner featuring professional dancers that will demonstrate the ancient art belly dancing before returning to your hotel. (B,D)
DUBAI I ABU DHABI I DUBAI
Today you will tour the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. Visit the intricately decorated Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque that can accommodate 30,000 worshipers and is one of the largest mosques in the world. In downtown Abu Dhabi, stop at the Heritage Village, which houses a small museum and depicts Arab life prior to the discovery of oil. After lunch, drive to the tip of the breakwater for a superb view of the skyline. Next, you will tour Saadiyat Island where the Louvre Museum and the Guggenheim Museum annexes are being constructed. Finally on Yas Island, see Formula 1 racing on the Formula Yas 3000 circuit and explore Ferrari World, the first Ferrari-branded amusement park in the world. Overnight in Dubai. (B,L)
DUBAI I EAST COAST I DUBAI
The terrain changes from deserts to mountains as you set out for the eastern coast of the UAE. On the shore, you will visit the old village of Dibba, once a strategically important settlement that offers stunning views of the Indian Ocean. Continue to Al Badiya Mosque, the oldest mosque in the country, constructed in the 17th century. After lunch, discover the port town of Khor Fakkan, the 300-year-old Fort of Fujairah, and the fortress of nearby Bithnah Citadel before returning to Dubai. (B,L)
Take time to share in the splendors of Dubai with a full day at leisure to relax or discover the city on your own. (B)
DUBAI I AL AIN I DUBAI
Today you will head out towards the Eastern Emirates and Al Ain, situated in opulent terrain and dotted with abundant underground water springs. The former seat of the Sheikhs, here you will find a wealth of desert culture in this formerly vital trading center, including an 18th century bazaar, a camel race track, and a livestock market. Visit the Al Ain National Museum and Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum before ascending Jebel Hafeet. At the base of the mountain, soak in the healing hot springs so abundant in this area. After lunch you will return to the glamorous city of Dubai. (B,L)
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Transfer to Dubai airport for your departure flight home. (B)
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Andrew obtained a lectureship in groundwater hydrology at Lancaster in 1989. He continued work on model calibration and prediction prompted him to start work in the early 1990s on constraining hydrological models with geophysical data. He has developed new tools for this work (e.g. for inversion of electrical resistivity tomography data) and new approaches for the fusion of hydrological and geophysical data. He has been an active contributor to the field of hydrogeophysics, which has emerged over the past two decades. In 1997 Andrew became Senior Lecturer and in 2004 he was awarded a Personal Chair.
Andrew’s research areas include: (1) groundwater-surface water interaction; (2) fusion (assimilation) of hydrological and geophysical data for improved hydrological characterisation; (3) inverse methods in geophysics; (4) electrical spectroscopy of hydrogeological materials; (5) plant-soil-water exchanges.
He is currently Associate Editor for Water Resources Research and Vadose Zone Journal. He has served as Associate Editor for Journal of Hydrology and Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology. Between 2003 and 2006 Andrew was Deputy Chair of the American Geophysical Union Hydrogeophysics Committee. Between 2006 and 2008 he served as Chair of this committee.
He is currently a member of the Wyoming Center for Environmental Hydrology and Geophysics External Advisory Committee (2012 - ), member of the Advisory Board of HOBE Center for Hydrology, Denmark (2007 - ) and Committee member, Near Surface Geophysics Group, Geol. Soc. (2001 -). He is a past member of the NERC and EPSRC Peer Review panels. Between 2015 and 2017 he served as chair on NERC Discovery Science grant panels.
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In 2013 he was elected Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU), with the citation:“For outstanding contributions toward the fundamental understanding of hydrological model uncertainty and for pioneering the field of hydrogeophysics”
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Group Objects to Ad That Puts Porky Pig’s Stutter in Print
By AARON CURTISS
A stutterers’ rights group took aim Monday at perhaps the most famous stutterer of all--Porky Pig--by objecting to Warner Bros. reproducing the cartoon character’s speech impediment in a holiday catalogue.
Ira Zimmerman of the National Stuttering Project said the catalogue advertising Warner Bros. merchandise insults people who stutter.
In the offending statement, Porky urges readers of the company’s winter catalogue:
“D-d-d-don’t delay. D-d-do your holiday shopping today.”
Porky’s stuttering in the cartoons is not offensive, Zimmerman said, but repeating letters to depict his stutter is.
“Everybody in the world knows Porky has a stutter,” said Zimmerman, 51, who lives in San Juan Capistrano. “I don’t believe everyone needs to be reminded of that. It is inappropriate to depict stuttering in print.”
Zimmerman said that his own stutter never appears in print. Nor do quotes from Austrian-accented movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger usually look any different in print than those of, say, William F. Buckley, he said.
Zimmerman said stuttering in cartoons may even help more people understand the speech disorder. The pig could serve as an example to stuttering children that they are not alone, he said.
Zimmerman said he had received a letter from the studio apologizing if the portrayal offended him.
Karine Joret, spokeswoman for Warner Bros. Consumer Products, said the company had sent the letter and never intended the catalogue to demean Porky or any other stutterers.
The studio has no plans to withdraw the catalogue, she said, but the next edition will not include Porky or any other characters. The catalogue’s format was changed before Zimmerman objected and the stuttering issue was not involved, she said.
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‘22 Jump Street’ red-band trailer: Tatum, Hill hit spring break
Jonah Hill, Ice Cube and Channing Tatum appear in a scene from “22 Jump Street.”
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By Oliver Gettell
“It’s the same case -- do the same thing!”
So barks Ice Cube to Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill in the new expletive-filled red-band trailer for their upcoming buddy-cop comedy “22 Jump Street,” which finds the latter two once again starring as goofball narcs Jenko and Schmidt.
The line functions as marching orders for the undercover duo, who busted a high-school drug ring in the 2012 surprise hit “21 Jump Street” and this time around are sent to do the same at a college. (Watch the new red-band “22 Jump Street” trailer here; parental guidance suggested.)
But Cube’s command is also a sly joke from returning directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller about the movie’s sequel status and Hollywood’s approach to film franchises in general: If something works, do it again, but bigger and louder! (The sequential title is another wink.)
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Tatum and Hill displayed memorable bromantic chemistry in the first “Jump Street,” which rebooted the 1980s TV show into a big-screen caper that impressed critics and grossed $138 million at the domestic box office, on a $42-million budget.
The new trailer opens with the partner pals in couples therapy ironing out a few kinks, but before long they’re off to college with all the essentials: “Hot plate. Beanbag chair. Hilarious shirt that signals we drink alcohol.” Soon come the magic words, “spring break.” Mayhem and comedy will surely ensue.
Opening June 23, “22 Jump Street” promises to test Lord and Miller’s sterling track record of spinning seemingly silly ideas into witty, imaginative hits. They previously did so with such diverse films as “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,” the original “21 Jump Street” and most recently “The Lego Movie,” the highest-grossing movie of the year thus far at $251 million and counting.
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Review: Afternoon tea reaches sublime new heights at London Hilton on Park Lane
A wondrous array of treats awaits at the Podium restaurant
Peter Ormerod has a tea to savour at the hotel's Podium restaurant, home to the reigning champions of Bake-Off: The Professionals
Afternoon tea has enjoyed something of a renaissance of late. There was a time not too long ago when the traditional tea room was being supplanted by the cafe, most likely owned by a global corporation. Afternoon tea was a somewhat fusty old thing, at best a nostalgic throwback struggling to compete in the age of the latte and blueberry muffin.
Yet for all manner of cultural and culinary reasons, tea is back, and hotels seem ever keener to offer the definitive version. It is easy to see why: even the finest tea is relatively inexpensive, while the requisite sandwiches, scones and cakes should not be a great challenge to even the most modestly skilled pastry chef. Often, what is being sold as much as anything is an experience, with some affectations towards refinement and dollop of retro charm.
It is fair to say however that the Hilton on Park Lane in London does things differently. All the necessary components of afternoon tea are present, but here they are done with such originality, invention and skill as to elevate them into an art form. This comes as no surprise once one learns of the people responsible: executive pastry chef Emmanuel Bonneau and junior sous chef Sam Leatherby, the reigning champions of Bake-Off: The Professionals. The only drawback is that no afternoon tea will ever quite feel the same.
Afternoon tea is served in the Podium restaurant, a sleek, modish place, and a far cry from the faux-rustic, bunting-bedecked decor beloved by so many establishments. It could all seem rather serious were it not for the warmth and charm of the staff, who are as friendly and attentive and smiley as one could wish for, without tipping over into obsequiousness or over-familiarity. The menu, stuffed as it is with all manner of delights, is bewildering at first glance but makes blessed sense once one is talked through it. Essentially, you choose your drink and they do the rest.
What follows is wave after wave of indulgence at its most delicate and tasteful. There is Pommery Champagne with a perfect balance of zest and mellowness. Then come the sandwiches; purists may question whether a sandwich with only one piece of bread is a sandwich, but when they are this exquisite, such quibbles seem churlish. The toppings - smoked salmon and horseradish, cucumber and cream cheese, prawn cocktail, ham and chutney, coronation chicken - are time-honoured but presented with contemporary flair. All were crisp and refreshing, complemented ably by my pot of Assam; I cannot remember the last time a brew tasted quite so fresh and energetic.
Had proceedings ended there, the afternoon would still have been a triumph. But goodness, so much more was to come. The scones, pastries and fancies were presented with some elan; there was not a doily in sight. There were plain scones, raisin scones, chocolate-chip scones, but the variety was barely necessary, for these were simply perfect scones, sufficiently substantial yet carrying a light finish. They were served with the most opulent whipped cream, the zingiest of jams and a salted caramel sauce to which the word 'smooth' barely does justice. The one problem was the temptation to eat too many, thus leaving insufficient room for the delights to follow; along with the spreads, a goodly portion of restraint was needed.
We were on to the pastries and fancies. A word of advice: do not go to afternoon tea at the Hilton for conversation, because you will be unlikely to have any. You'll just be lost in the sumptuousness of it all. Each creation had been crafted with apparent affection and care. There was a luscious and lively fruit cake; a mixed berry and violet parfait of quite sublime texture; a coconut and mango sphere which was akin to the sweet equivalent of a perfectly poached egg. And so it went on, through a raspberry and rose almond biscuit, a chocolate fudge handbag (yes, handbag) and more.
But perhaps most impressive of all was there skill at gluten-free baking. My wife's GF scones were barely distinguishable from my gluten-full ones, and were the best she has eaten; similarly, the bread for her sandwiches was wondrously soft and smooth, while the variety of sweet treats means there are plenty of gluten-free options. For once, being gluten-free didn't mean settling for second best.
Of course, anything good enough for the Bake-Off judges is probably good enough for most of us. But there is no sense of complacency here. Everything is vastly better than it really needs to be. There is nothing twee or contrived or ironic to it, nothing crass or try-hard; there is style by the bucketload, but never at the expense of substance. It may have seemed unfashionable barely a decade ago; but here, it feels like afternoon tea is enjoying a golden age.
* Afternoon tea at Podium at Hilton on Park Lane costs £39 per person, with Champagne afternoon tea costing £49 per person. Call 020 7208 4022 or visit www.podiumrestaurant.com to book.
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Therin, Allie
Despite its fantasy elements, this remains a romance at heart, revolving around Rory’s and Ace’s growing feelings for each other. Rory’s personality shifts drastically toward the end, creating a noticeable character inconsistency, but an exciting plot paired with fascinating magic makes this a solid and enjoyable start to the series.
The Work of Art
Matthews, Mimi
In her sixth historical romance, Matthews (The Pug Who Bit Napoleon; A Victorian Lady’s Guide to Fashion and Beauty) weaves suspense and mystery within an absorbing love story. Readers will be hard put to set this one down before the end. Highly recommended to historical romance and/or mystery buffs and especially animal lovers.
The Promise of Endless Variety | Romance, July 2019
Kristin Ramsdell, Jun 18, 2019
Most readers (and librarians, I hope) know that romances are not all alike. To be sure, they each have the requisite focus on the main relationship and the happy, satisfactory ending for the pair (whether for now or forever), but beyond that, the varieties are endless.
A Love Like Yours
Huber, Robin
Readers who appreciate seeing their couples struggle to grow up and grab their HEA while overcoming difficult circumstances will need tissues as Sam and Lucy fight their way back to each other.
Butterfly in Frost
Fans of Day’s “Crossfire” series will relish this subtle and emotional companion piece and its unflinching look at depression and loss. However, the novella’s abrupt twist of an ending and point-of-view shift feels a little out of left field and might leave some readers wishing that this story could have been fleshed out more in a full-length novel.
Nothing But Trouble
Andrews, Amy
With a charming secondary romance for Wade’s brother Wyatt, contemporary echoes of Western mail-order-bride schemes, and a small farming community filled with quirky characters, this series opener will appeal to fans of small-town romance and anyone who enjoys a “falling for the boss” story.
Just One of the Groomsmen
Madsen, Cindi
While the opening views on gender may be problematic to some, the way Addison reclaims herself will have readers rooting for the sassy heroine and charming ex-lawyer. The small-town atmosphere will make readers feel like coming home.
The Trouble with Cowboys
James, Victoria
James (Christmas with the Sheriff) has delivered a delightful cast of small-town characters who will have readers wanting to visit Wishing River again. This charming title is for fans of hot cowboys and sweet romances.
Home Improvement: A Love Story
Lain, Tara
Lain (“Love in Laguna” series) writes a tender hidden-identity romance with appeal for fans of Heidi Cullinan, Alexis Hall, or Annabeth Albert. Recommended for all libraries.
The Friend Zone
LJ Reviews, Jun 12, 2019
Two summer romances with the same title move their couples from friendship to happily ever after.
Twice in a Blue Moon
Lauren, Christina
With a then-and-now plot similar to Lauren’s Love and Other Words, the writing duo’s latest has a youthful voice that may be a good fit for fans of new adult romances.
Burke, Jenn
Libraries where paranormal romances are popular should add this series.
Someone To Honor
Balogh, Mary
A strong, compassionate heroine and a hero who learns to appreciate his worth discover the true meaning of love in this tender, perceptive, and infinitely entertaining romance that delightfully continues the saga of the unconventional Westcotts. Balogh (Someone To Trust) lives in Canada.
Arctic Wild
Albert, Annabeth
Sexy, gentle, and graced with humor, this engaging romance is a strong addition to Albert’s latest series. Albert (Arctic Sun) lives in the Pacific Northwest.
Wolf Rain
Singh, Nalini
Stratagems, insanity, and violence are here tempered by bright humor and the warmth and importance of family, pack, and belonging. Another hands-down winner that expands Singh’s brilliantly conceived world. Singh (Ocean Light) lives in New Zealand. [See Prepub Alert, 12/6/18.]
A Touch of Forever
Goodman, Jo
Crisp descriptions, insightful character development, and four savvy kids bring depth to this romantic historical charmer that is pure gold. Goodman (A Touch of Flame) lives in West Virginia.
The Welcoming
On an undercover assignment to deal with a criminal gang operating out of an inn on Puget Sound’s Orcas Island, FBI Agent Roman DeWinter is attracted to the inn’s owner, Charity Ford, as his investigation puts them both in danger...
Her Other Secret
Dimon, HelenKay
Lovers intent on putting their pasts behind them find fulfillment and danger on a secluded private island where everyone has something to hide. This riveting story with a sexy, edgy vibe moves at breakneck speed and splendidly launches a hot new series. Dimon (The Reluctant Heir) lives in San Diego.
Sisters of Summer’s End
Foster, Lori
Two women with unsettling backgrounds bond as sisters-of-the-heart in a sexy, heartwarming, down-home tale that features two captivating love stories, along with some critical backstory issues. A funny and engaging addition to the series that skillfully walks the line between romance and women’s fiction. Foster (Driven to Distraction) lives in central Ohio.
Bad Things
Bush, Nancy
The high school past returns with a vengeance in this twisted tale that dangles false leads aplenty and keeps most of its mysteries until the very end. Bush (Jealousy) lives in Lake Oswego, OR.
Amish Outsider
Perry, Marta
Caring, decency, and family solidarity underpin this frightening but ultimately heartwarming tale of hate, retribution, and evil that is made all the more chilling by the peaceful, nonviolent setting. Perry (Shattered Silence) divides her time between rural Pennsylvania and South Carolina.
Say No to the Duke
James, Eloisa
With wicked repartee, sharp attention to detail, and a wonderful spirit of fun, James offers a beautifully written Georgian romp that builds another chapter on to this outstanding series. James (Born To Be Wilde) lives in New York.
Post–Civil War New Orleans comes to violent life in the hands of a veteran writer and delivers a vibrant, instructive, totally romantic historical tale that will resonate with many readers today. Beautifully done. Jenkins (Second Time Sweeter) lives in southeastern Michigan.
Fumbled
Martin, Alexa
Readers who enjoyed Intercepted will definitely want to read more about the love interests of the Mustangs.
The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics
Waite, Olivia
Waite (A Thief in the Nude) delivers a sweet lesbian romance with a hint of spice, fitting into the decorum of the era. Recommended for libraries where LGBT historical romance is popular.
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Orenstein, Hannah
This frothy read will be a hit for fans of both Orenstein’s first novel and books by Christina Lauren. [See Prepub Alert, 12/17/18.]
No Other Duke but You
Bowman, Valerie
With a plot loosely based on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this latest installment of the “Playful Brides” (e.g., The Unexpected Duchess) will be enjoyed by many Regency romance readers and fans of the series, especially with the inclusion of characters from the previous novels. Others, however, may grow frustrated with a conflict that feels contrived and the drawn-out miscommunication between our lovers.
The Mister
James, E.L
James, well-known for her best-selling “Fifty Shades” series, brings readers a novel of suspense and sexual awakening. Although the storyline is fairly predictable, fans will not be disappointed with the slow-build crescendo of Maxim and Alessia’s erotically charged romance.
Heartthrob
Bielman, Robin
Bielman (Talk British to Me) will hook readers with this fun, flirty read and leave them hoping for a sequel. This charming tale is the perfect blend of springtime, baseball, and budding romance.
Love, Again
Dover, L.P.
This delightful book from Dover (“Gloves Off” series) is about what happens when you return home with a barrelful of remorse and hopes. While some plot points veer into predictable territory, they never stop the warm feelings readers will have for these characters as the story unfolds.
The Trouble with Secrets, plus RWA 2019 in New York | Romance, April 2019
Kristin Ramsdell, May 01, 2019
Whether we have one to share, one to keep, or one to discover, we love our secrets—in life and in fiction. But as fascinating and addictive as secrets are, they can cause problems, especially when it comes to romance—and romance authors are especially adept at making good use of them. The titles reviewed below are just a sampling.
The Flatshare
O'Leary, Beth
This charming debut features lovely characters being nice to one another. It's easy to root for them to get together and solve the problems in each of their lives. Be prepared to hand-sell this one. It's a sweet romance that will win over readers once they discover it on the shelves.
E-Originals, April 26, 2019 | Xpress Reviews
LJ Reviews, Apr 25, 2019
For readers who love novels that address what happens after the happily ever after; Evans’s story is much more interesting when it focuses on the hero and heroine’s growing relationship; lovers of holiday romance will especially enjoy this story of two people destined to find each other
Feels like an old-school comfort romance; Mann’s sexy contemporary delivers on what romance readers expect, and the Detroit setting offers a refreshing change of scenery; Bel and Jimmy are engaging protagonists even if their story is a bit thin
The book quickly relegates series regulars to the sidelines to focus on Violet and Andre’s rekindled passions; recommended for readers of Regency romance, particularly those who love their heroines in nontraditional roles; a fun, spicy read that should entice audiences
E-Originals, April 5, 2019 | Xpress Reviews
Highly recommended for all readers of contemporary romance, even those who haven’t read the earlier series titles; the attraction between Kerry and Caleb is believable and steamy, and the happy ending will be welcomed; Hansen crafts a stirring feminist take on the impacts of a military career
E-Originals, March 29, 2019 | Xpress Reviews
LJ Reviews, Mar 28, 2019
Through Cassie, Davids shows a person is more than the sum of their parts; Last Stand, TX, and the Delaneys definitely deserve exploring; a terrific play on the classic bodyguard romance but with a whole lot of twists—and kinks
While later books might have a clearer path, this opener from Connolly is a bumpy start; fans of the series will enjoy the truly heroic compromises Tom makes to be with the woman he loves; the likable protagonists add heart to the larger, more serious theme of ethical journalism
This debut adds another bad boy hockey star to a genre that already has dozens and is light on both actual hockey and romance; Reid follows up “Game Changer” with a heated, hidden romance full of emotional and physical exploration
E-Originals, March 8, 2019 | Xpress Reviews
The steamy relationship between the two protagonists is effective. Recommended for fans of the series; new readers should begin with the first title
Romances for Seasonal Reading | Wyatt's World
Neal Wyatt, Feb 28, 2019
While romance is published all year long, there’s no doubt that February is an apropos month to highlight the genre's many pleasures. Here are but a few new titles to try (including a RUSA Reading List winner).
E-Originals, February 22, 2019 | Xpress Reviews
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Relatable characters, humor, and a dash of flannel make Fenske’s latest a joy to read; Sharma’s novel is highly recommended for fans looking for more romances with a bit of Bollywood sparkle and melodrama
A lunch break escape, and there is no crime in that; a great addition to any contemporary romance collection; Sosa’s multicultural and multidimensional characters rely on family and friends to help navigate through both life and love
E-Originals, February 8, 2019 | Xpress Reviews
Fans of the “Delta Squad” books are the most likely to pick this up; fans will welcome this novella that revisits the Leigh family decades later while enjoying the emotionally satisfying love story; if the bumps get ironed out, this could be an intriguing series for readers
An Unconditional Freedom
Cole, Alyssa
A heroine torn by conflicting loyalties and a vengeance-driven hero haunted by the past struggle to come to terms with reality and their feelings in this emotionally compelling, information-rich story. Very nicely done. Cole (A Hope Divided) divides her time between New York City and Martinique. [An editor's pick, p. 22; previewed in Kathryn Howe's "Love Changes Everything," LJ 10/15/18.]
Say You're Sorry
Chilling and remarkably complex, this is a thriller that, for all its length, will keep minds sharp and nightlights burning. An excellent series start. Rose (Death Is Not Enough) lives in Florida. [See Prepub Alert 8/10/18; previewed in Kathryn Howe's "Love Changes Everything," LJ 10/15/18.]
The Name of the Game: A Hollywood Romance
A tough, driven TV game show producer with no time for personal relationships—and definitely none with actors—is caught off guard by her attraction to one of her celebrity guests in a romance first published as a Silhouette Intimate Moments in 1988...
What Doesn't Kill Her
Dodd, Christina
Action-packed, littered with dead bodies, and brimming with heartfelt emotion, this edgy thriller keeps the tension high. The cliff-hanger ending will have fans anxious for the next title. Although the story is complete in itself, readers will benefit from taking on the series in order. Dodd (Dead Girl Running) lives in Washington State.
Noble Hops
Reyne, Layla
Well-matched protagonists fueled by love and purpose risk everything to bring a slick gangster down in a thriller both hot and sweet, wrapping up a well-done M/M series in style. Reyne (Craft Brew) lives in San Francisco.
Governess Gone Rogue
Guhrke, Laura Lee
Witty, sensual, and just plain fun, Guhrke's latest foray into the late Victorian world of "Lady Truelove" cleverly refreshes the classic cross-dressing heroine trope; highlights the cruel disparity between opportunities for men and women; and gives a deserving pair their happy ending. A thoroughly engrossing read. Guhrke (The Trouble with True Love) lives in the Northwest.
Lady Derring Takes a Lover
Long, Julie Anne
Sparkling banter, deep character insights, and a colorful supporting cast bring a clever scheme to life, setting up a series to savor. Historical readers will rejoice with Long's return to the subgenre and will be intrigued by hints of the next "Rogues" title. Long (First Time at Firelight Falls) lives in Northern California. [An editor's pick, p. 21.]
A Soldier's Return
Thayne, RaeAnne
Touching, gently humorous, and overflowing with small-town Pacific Coast flavor, this charmer takes readers back to Brambleberry House, a grand old Victorian with a dash of matchmaking magic, and a story with sweet romantic appeal. A bonus includes The Daddy Makeover (2007), the first in the original "Women of Brambleberry House" trilogy. Thayne (Season of Wonder) lives in Northern Utah.
Stroke of Luck
Daniels, B.J
Daniels again turns in a taut, well-plotted, and suspenseful tale with plenty of red herrings. Readers will be in from the start and engaged until the end. A strong launch to what promises to be an exciting series. Daniels (Wrangler's Rescue) lives in Montana.
A Spy's Guide to Seduction
Rife with witty repartee, adventure, and sweet devotion, this flawlessly written tale demonstrates Moore's impeccable understanding of the Regency period, attention to detail, and uncanny ability to make readers part of the era. Moore (A Lady's Guide to Passion and Property) lives in Mill Valley, CA.
Vengeance Road
Feehan, Christine
Hard-driving, gritty, and raw, Feehan's latest foray into her motorcycle club world—with links to her "Northern California Coast" series
The Red-Hot Cajun
Hill, Sandra
A former environmental lobbyist has his Bayou life thrown into chaos when his ecoactivist friends kidnap a TV personality (who turns out to be his high school crush), and he's left to sort it all out...
Playing for Keeps
Shalvis, Jill
Total opposites bond over a three-legged dog and find they have much more in common. A heart-melting, laugh-out-loud sexy romp that adds another delightful chapter to Shalvis's San Francisco-set series. Shalvis (Hot Winter Nights) lives in the Sierras near Lake Tahoe.
Martin, Kat
Drugs, lies, corruption, and long-held secrets are at the core of this hard-hitting romance and well-done series opener. Martin (After the Sunrise) divides her time between a ranch in Missoula, MT, and a beach in California. [See Prepub Alert 7/30/18.]
LJ Reviews, Jan 31, 2019
The story line is full of intrigue and will be a hit for those who enjoy slow-burn romances; this classic romance conundrum of opposites attracting keeps readers rooting for that bad-boy QB to throw the Hail Mary and score the ultimate touchdown
E-Originals, January 25, 2019 | Xpress Reviews
This second book in the series maintains the sass and mystical elements, but it attempts to cover too much; the mystery is complex, the relationships are developing, and readers will want to know what happens next; those familiar with the Harlow brothers will be glad to get to Judd’s story
The Brothers and their enduring bond are a mainstay and wonderful to spend time with; this story will appeal to readers who enjoy stories with a strong military service ethic; moderately sexy and predictable but nicely sets the stage for future “Hansen Brothers” entries
A truly heartwarming second-chance romance; Crooks’s gentle Western romance offers likable characters, sincere romantic elements, and enough friction to keep the plot moving along; this very sultry installment in the “Reapers” series does a bang-up job of settling the fate of Bran and Death; relatable characters experience the thrill and fears we all feel when we open ourselves up to another
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E-Originals, January 4, 2019 | Xpress Reviews
Foster never loses her ability to strike a balance between the fresh and the familiar; debut author Grossman doesn’t shy away from tough topics—detailing anti-Semitic prejudices of Early American high society as well as drug addiction without overshadowing the romance and humor at the center of the relationship; Porter’s theme of the importance of family and community makes this a heartwarming read
E-Originals, December 21, 2018 | Xpress Reviews
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E-Originals, December 7, 2018 | Xpress Reviews
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Brown, Carolyn
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Realistic, down-to-earth folks you'll want to call friends, a Rocky Mountain setting as picturesque and appealing as they come, and two poignant love stories add another superb chapter to a series that will please both romance and women's fiction fans. Carr (The Family Gathering) lives in Las Vegas, NV.
Tempt Me with Diamonds
Feather, Jane
An ingenious plot, well-developed characters, an unfortunate misunderstanding, a dash of mystery, and a delightful final twist result in a sensual Edwardian romance sure to please Feather's many fans. Feather (Trapped by Scandal) lives in Washington, DC. [Previewed in Kathryn Howe's "Love Changes Everything," LJ 10/15/18.]
E-Originals, November 16, 2018 | Xpress Reviews
LJ Reviews, Nov 16, 2018
Two mature characters help each other come to terms with their families in this satisfying twist on a Christmas romance; the perfect romance to read with a cocoa in front of the fire; Holiday shows that what happens after happily ever after can be just as much fun to read
E-Originals, November 9, 2018 | Xpress Reviews
The unexpected premise of a retiring courtesan as prodigal daughter in Respect is refreshing even if the ending is a bit tidy—both stories were originally compiled in the self-published The Virtues of Christmas; contemporary romance fans will fall in love with these characters, and, as with the other titles in the series, they will not be able to put this one down
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E-Originals, October 26, 2018 | Xpress Reviews
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Hansen’s new series dives into deep waters as Matt and Shane struggle to find common ground; true love and steamy seduction, with a healthy dose of destiny, make this latest entry a success
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Kristin Ramsdell, Oct 17, 2018
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Pope, Jamie
Strong but conflicted protagonists, each with abandonment issues, come to terms with their pasts as well as their feelings in this hard-hitting, appealingly sexy story that will have fans waiting for the next in this duology. Pope (Love Blooms) lives in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Love in Catalina Cove
Jackson, Brenda
A cruel lie revealed, a profusion of realistic locals, and a startling coincidence that shocks the characters but not readers add up to a heartwarming romance, enhanced by a dusting of Creole culture and a plot that leaves no ends dangling. Jackson (At Long Last) lives in the Jacksonville, FL, area.
Mutts and Mistletoe
Cox, Natalie
Brimming with humor, Christmas cheer, and a few dogs (plus a litter of puppies), this offbeat romp sparkles with fun and will appeal to fans who enjoy their holiday fare with a British vibe. Newcomer Cox divides her time between London and the Brecon Beacons in Wales.
This gently witty, over-the-top sexy M/M romance overflows with family, friends, and good cheer and hits most of the right holiday notes. Albert (Tight Quarters) lives in the Pacific Northwest.
Once a Scoundrel
Putney, Mary Jo
A vibrant heroine with a warrior maiden mind-set and a bold, undaunted hero who makes peace with his past find love amid mayhem in a story that redeems another rogue and sows the tantalizing seeds for the next in the series. Putney (Once a Rebel) lives in Baltimore.
Before We Were Strangers
Novak, Brenda
Realistic, often deeply flawed characters; well-handled multiple viewpoints; and a dark, twisty plot that will leave readers unsure until the very end keep the pages turning in this engrossing, insightful romantic thriller. Discussion questions are included. Novak (Face Off) lives in the Sacramento, CA, area.
Schaler, Karen
A charming movie-to-book crossover that would be right at home on the Hallmark Channel and a winner for fans looking for a touching holiday read. Schaler (A Christmas Prince) divides her time between New York City and Scottsdale, AZ.
Alaskan Holiday
Macomber, Debbie
Life in the Alaskan wilderness takes on new dimensions as a well-matched pair discover the importance of love in this tender romance lightly brushed with holiday magic. Macomber (Cottage by the Sea) lives in Port Orchard, WA.
The Forever Christmas Tree
Sassy, spicy, and often hilarious, this holiday charmer is infused with all the seasonal spirit one tiny town can muster. In the disastrous wake of Hurricane Florence, this title with its Outer Banks setting is especially poignant. Hill (Cajun Persuasion) lives in Pennsylvania.
Season of Wonder
A guarded heroine and a strong, perceptive hero find love despite all odds in this uplifting holiday heart-warmer. Thayne (The Cottages on Silver Beach) lives in the Northern Utah Mountains.
Winter at the Beach
Roberts, Sheila
Funny and chock-full of holiday appeal, this small-town tale is more general fiction than romance, but it will please fans of both. Roberts (Welcome to Moonlight Harbor) lives in the Pacific Northwest.
Ward, J.R.
Raw, gritty, and gripping, this adrenaline-laced tale whips along at lightning speed and is impossible to put down. An impressive, "consuming" launch to Ward's widely anticipated series. Ward (The Thief) is noted for her popular "Black Dagger Brotherhood" titles; she lives in Kentucky.
Death Is Not Enough
With flair and precision, Rose delivers another taut, vividly detailed, and violent thriller that will keep readers enthralled. The core story stands on its own, but owing to the ongoing character relationships, readers may benefit from experiencing the series in order. Rose (Edge of Darkness) lives in Florida.
My One and Only Duke
Burrowes, Grace
Skillfully crafted and exquisitely written (the classical allusions are delightful), Burrowes's latest is pure gold; a brilliant launch to a promising series. Burrowes (A Rogue of Her Own) lives in rural Maryland.
Readers will easily fall for Sophie and Ned in their gaslit surroundings—suitable for a clean reads audience; recommended for anyone who enjoys medieval romances, especially set in Scotland
E-Originals, October 5, 2018 | Xpress Reviews
While this could be considered a stand-alone, readers might feel they are in the middle of a tale already in progress; politics are hot right now, and Snow has struck a chord with romance readers
E-Originals, September 28, 2018 | Xpress Reviews
LJ Reviews, Sep 27, 2018
Blake’s series opener is excellent for readers who enjoy plot-driven mysteries; this latest from Dean features exceptionally strong characterization and a captivating plot; holiday romance fans will love this sweet story of a budding romance and a family beginning to form
Charming and sexy, with plenty of lingering glances and tingling will-they/won’t-they moments; for readers into well-plotted insta-love tropes, feisty STEM/STEAM heroines, and athletes with a heart of gold; this fun Christmas tale will get readers in the holiday spirit
E-Originals, September 7, 2018 | Xpress Reviews
The focus on Catalina’s special talent set against the drama of the wedding makes this mystery a perfect page-turner; a lighthearted read with believable characters and a few steamy scenes interspersed that contemporary romance readers will likely enjoy
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Venezuelan Presidents survives assassination attempt by a drone, government says
The Venezuelan government says that President Nicolás Maduro survived an assassination attempt during a live speech on Saturday. The attack was reportedly carried out with a pair of drones laden with explosives, which detonated near his…
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Manuscript/Mixed Material Thaddeus Stevens Papers: Legal File, 1825-1867; Stevens v. J. H. Hughes (1862), 1838-1865 (1 of 2)
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Tupelo "An enlarged and completed sequel" to the author's "Iron furnace: or, Slavery and secession," pub. in 1863. Also available in digital form.
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Upper Sandusky
Clarice K. Harris
January 24, 1925 ~ November 20, 2018 (age 93)
Clarice K. Harris, age 93, of Bucyrus, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Heartland of Marion.
Clarice was born on January 24, 1925 in Wyandot County, Ohio to Ralph and Hazel (Gibson) Alban, both of whom are deceased. She married Howard T. Harris on April 18, 1970, and he passed away on April 3, 2006.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca (Brian) Oliver of Bucyrus, five grandchildren: Divena (Stephen) Smith of Marysville, Shad (Megan) Pollock of Marion, and Jeran (Nici) Pollock of Sycamore, Jordan (Jessie) Oliver of Delaware, and Leah Oliver of Toledo. Nine great-grandchildren: Brinnen Smith, Avyriel Pollock, Briley Pollock, Caden Pollock, Hudson Pollock, Turner Smith, Karsyn Pollock, Lily Smith, and Riggins Pollock.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son, Danny McGrew, and three great-grandchildren, Sydney Pollock, Nash Pollock and Vivyan Pollock, and a brother, Donald Alban.
Clarice was a homemaker and also worked for the former Westinghouse/AO Smith in Upper Sandusky.
She was a 1944 graduate of Harpster High School and a member of the school’s alumni association.
Clarice was lovingly known as “The Queen Bee,” by her family members. Her caring and giving heart will be remembered by all who met and knew her. Clarice’s family brought her much joy and happiness. She was especially proud of all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, attending their various school programs and sporting events throughout the years.
Graveside services for Clarice Harris will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Nevada Cemetery, Nevada, Ohio, with Rev. Beth Mansberger officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lifeline of Ohio, or the March of Dimes, and can be sent to Lucas-Batton Funeral Home, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 43351.
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SAMSUNG'S EPIC SPOTS FOR THEIR SMART TV
CHI & Partners and the Moving Picture Company create epic and cinematic spots for Samsung.
Adam Berg directed "King of TV City" in which we see a viewer facing up to a herd of wildebeest, tyrannosaurus rex and a space age assault. London’s Moving Picture Company worked closely with director Adam Berg and CHI on a ten day shoot in Cape Town where the team worked with an animal park, racing drivers and set off explosions in the street.
The majority of the work was completed in London, Mark Gethin completed the grade in Los Angeles, the 3D department in New York helped to craft the wildebeest and their Bangalore studio assisted with rotoscoping and tracking.
So what work goes into the visual effects of an epic spot like this? The creatives created the setting by digitally removing trees from the street and enhancing buildings to give the look of a generic, modern city. They say creating a claustrophobic feel was key to setting up the first piece of action.
"We shot a herd of wildebeest on a massive green screen, working in a safari park just out of Cape Town, says VFX supervisor, Franck Lambertz. "This was challenging to say the least, as wildebeest aren’t exactly the most co-operative animals!"
Once enough footage was shot, the team utilised MPC’s proprietary crowd replication software to build the scene. Their team of concept artists designed the tyrannosaurus rex, which was then sculpted in 3D using ZBrush – enabling final shape and form to be depicted and allowing the team to measure the impact point precisely on the wall," says MPC.
The wall that is destroyed by the creature is part miniature build and part computer generated.
"Following the sculpt in ZBrush, we extracted vendor displacement, which allowed us to keep the rig geometry nice and light, in turn making the animators life easier," says CG Supervisor Christopher Antoniou.
"The t-rex had an automatic tail system, muscles and proprietary jiggle deformers, which was originally developed for MPC’s film pipeline."
The compositing team added debris and saliva to the dinosaur, further adding to the realism.
The racing car shot was captured in camera and driven by real-life racing drivers. The team added the wind effects and composited the spot’s protagonist, who was shot on green screen, into the scene - blending the shots together.
"The bear was a puppet, whose rig was removed and had his eyes animated to give him a higher level of anthropomorphism," adds the MPC.
The entire street was shut down for several days for filming the action. The final, epic scene showing a space age assault was a combination of live action and computer generated magic, where they referenced films such as Independence Day and Alien.
The commercial is set to "Adagio in D Minor", an anthemic piece by Hollywood composer John Murphy.
"Charge" – featuring costumed charactered charging along an otherwise deserted beach en masse - was directed by Romain Gavras, known particularly for his work on music videos for artists like Justice and M.I.A. He was behind Jay-Z and Kanye West’s "No Church in the Wild" music video, in which scenes of riots took centre stage.
The two films are part of Samsung’s new global campaign to promote its latest Smart TV, with "Smart Recommendation and advanced voice and gesture control".
Video: Samsung Smart TV “King of TV City” by CHI & Partners and MPC, London.
Video: Samsung Smart TV “Charge” by CHI & Partners and MPC, London.
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Champagne is a sparkling wine produced from the Champagne region grape grown in France following rules that demand, among other things, secondary fermentation of the wine in the bottle to create carbonation, specific vineyard practices, sourcing of grapes exclusively from specific parcels in the Champagne appellation and specific pressing regime...
Champagne is a sparkling wine produced from the Champagne region grape grown in France following rules that demand, among other things, secondary fermentation of the wine in the bottle to create carbonation, specific vineyard practices, sourcing of grapes exclusively from specific parcels in the Champagne appellation and specific pressing regimes unique to the region.
Some use the term Champagne as a generic term for sparkling wine, but in most countries, it is illegal to officially label any product Champagne unless it both comes from the Champagne region and is produced under the rules of the appellation.
A glass of Champagne exhibiting the characteristic bubbles associated with the wine.
The primary grapes used in the production of Champagne are black Pinot noir and Pinot Meunier but also white Chardonnay.
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The Armand de Brignac bottles are originally inspired by André Courrèges fashion, these stunning bottles are decorated in a unique place in the French region of Cognac, which are decorated with pewter labels manually added to the surface of the bottle. All Armand de Brignac bottle is conveyed in a beautiful black wooden box, decorated with a engraved plaque, hung with black velvet and embossed with the royal insignia. Ace of spades champagne buy online drink store.
Bollinger is a Champagne house, a producer of sparkling wines from the Champagne region of France. They produce several labels of Champagne under the Bollinger name, including the vintage Vieille Vignes Françaises, Grand Année and R.D. as well as the non-vintage Special Cuvée. Founded in 1829 by Hennequin de Villermont, Paul Renaudin and Jacques Bollinger the house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family. In Britain Bollinger Champagnes are affectionately known as "Bolly".
Cattier or Champagne Cattier is a family-owned Champagne house situated in the village Chigny-les-Roses in the Montagne de Reims part of Champagne, France. The Cattier Family have been vineyard owners since 1763, and started to produce Champagnes under their own name in 1918. Cattier owns 20 hectares of vineyards, which are mainly classified as Premier Cru on the village-based Champagne classification scale Autre Cru — Premier Cru — Grand Cru. In 2006, Cattier's sales exceeded one million bottles for the first time.
The grape harvest is handled very gently and bottled in Chigny Les Roses, in bottles designed by Chistian Audigier.
Dom Pérignon is a brand produced by Moët & Chandon. It was named in honor of Dom Pérignon Pierre Pérignon, a Benedictine monk.
GH Mumm was founded by three brothers, Jacobus, Gottlieb and Phillip Mumm. GH Mumm is an official sponsor of Formula 1 since 2000. Elavoración In his traditional method used for its acidity and maturity.
Champagne Krug was founded in 1843. With offices in Reims, the main city in Champagne, Krug was one of the famous Champagne houses that were part of the composition of Marques Grande.
Art, Champagne Grand Cru Grands Crus Only the Champagne Louis Dubosquet are named in honor of a very old family, whose wine Plantevigne-Dubosquet goes back to the eighteenth century. Grand Cru Champagne Louis Dubosquet is unique, several people among 17 classified 100% Grand Cru, on top of the ranking of the 320 villages. Only the great years are maintained Millésimes Champagne. The Champagnes fall asleep for several years in the cellars it allow them to develop complex aromas and taste sensations
Louis Roederer Champagne is a producer based in Reims, France. Founded in 1776, it was inherited and renamed by Louis Roederer in 1833, and is known as the producer of luxury champagne Cristal.
Moët & Chandon was founded in 1743 with headquarters in Epernay, is one of the best known and sold the world champagnes. Moët & Chandon is carecteriza by its pale yellow, greenish something. I love Moet Ice Imperial
Perrier-Jouet champagne is a brand founded in Epernay, France in 1811 by Pierre Nicolas Marie Perrier and his wife Adèle Joüet. The Perrier-Jouët house is known for its champagne brut Belle Epoque.
Ruinart is the oldest Champagne house established exclusively producing champagne since 1729. Ruinart was founded by Nicolas Ruinart in the Champagne region in the city of Reims.
Salon was founded by Eugène Aimé Salon in the 20th century. Was a small producer is done in the style blanc de blancs. Salon, along with Delamotte, part of the group of Laurent-Perrier since 1989. Salon is considered as one of the best champagnes in the market.
Veuve Clicquot is a brand of premium champagne. The whole history of the Maison Veuve Clicquot is marked by great wines that have respected the quality requirement that obsessed Madame Clicquot.
This champagne was born has been created with the collaboration of the prestigious Champagne Philippe Brugnon and Papis Loveday famous male model. He gave his name to this limited edition champagne.
Papis Loveday is the most successful black male model in the world. You've seen in the major gateways of brands such as Armani, Dior and Gucci as well as being the face of Calvin Klein advertising.
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Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial 200 ml. Maker: Moët & Chandon Winery. Type of grapes: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial 200...
Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial Mini 20 cl Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial Mini 20 cl
Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial Mini 200 ml. Maker: Moët & Chandon Winery. Type of grapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial Mini...
Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial 37,5 cl Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial 37,5 cl
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial 375ml. Maker: Moët & Chandon Winery. Type of grapes: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial...
Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial 375ml Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial 375ml
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Cattier Brut 750 ml. Golden amber in color, on the nose are present floral aromas of white fruits, and a touch of citrus. The mouth is fresh, vinous, with nuts, brioche bread, and with good persistence. Cattier Brut 750 ml. Golden amber in...
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Mumm Cordon Rouge. Maker: Mumm Winery. Type of grapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay Mumm Cordon Rouge. Maker: Mumm...
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label 375 ml Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label 375 ml
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut 375 ml.Maker: Wine Veuve Clicquot. Type of grapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut 375...
Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial Mini 200 ml... Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial Mini 200 ml...
Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial Mini 200 ml Pack 2 + Flute. Maker: Moët & Chandon Winery. Type of grapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial Mini...
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Since joining MacIntyre three months ago, with no experience of the care industry, I knew I had a lot to learn. During my first few weeks, I was asked if I would like to attend the next Keep Going…….Don’t Stop meeting. It became clear that the Keep Going…….Don’t Stop group (or KGDS) are an essential part of our Department of Health funded Dementia Project, working to ensure that everything produced by MacIntyre is accessible to everyone we support.
As I wanted to continue learning everything I could about MacIntyre and the people we support, I jumped at the chance. But this wouldn’t be a traditional KGDS meeting, this time they would be meeting The MacIntyre Checkers. Despite collaborating on many easy-read projects together this was the first time they would be officially introduced.
In preparation for their arrival, the KGDS group had made a banner spelling out ‘Welcome Checkers’ to make everyone as comfortable as possible. Upon hearing the sound of squeaking tyres and the whirr of the minibus engine die down, there were murmurs of apprehension and excitement as their guests arrived.
Unsure what to expect, I watched as the groups filed in. The man who happened to sit next to me was Andrew, known in the group as the Doctor Who expert. Armed with the latest issue of the TV guide and his trusty cap, he quietly sat beside me.
As the room filled with conversation, Andrew remained seated, still clutching at his TV Guide. Feeling nervous, I gave him a smile and a quick wave, introducing myself. Noticing that the magazine cover had a picture of the current Doctor Who, I chose to use this to try and set him at ease.
From here, I quickly realised that Andrew’s primary form of communication was Makaton. Before starting at MacIntyre I was ashamed to admit I hadn’t heard of Makaton, but wanting to get to know Andrew, I persisted; using his adoration for Doctor Who as a starting point.
It became clear that Andrew didn’t need to verbalise his love for Doctor Who, his expressions alone were enough. Using the TV Guide, we began to turn each page, pointing at pictures of Daleks and Doctors. As I began to point at each picture, his face began to light up.
“Which Doctor is your favourite?” I found myself asking.
Without hesitation and a huge smile on his face, Andrew pointed to a photograph and announced that “Tom”, the fifth Doctor, Tom Baker, was the best by far.
“Scarf.” he said, using Makaton to convey Tom Baker’s iconic look.
As we continued through the TV guide, Andrew slowly began to grow in confidence, indicating that the Daleks were evil and giggling at my failed attempts to name characters. He even made the sound of a bell and said ‘cat’ whilst signing; sharing that he owned a pet cat. Bringing his arms out, he imitated cuddling his cat, beaming from ear to ear.
When it was time for him to present his project on Doctor Who to the rest of the group, he suddenly looked a little unsure. I smiled at him for reassurance and threw him a ‘thumbs up’. Smiling back, he carried his lucky cap to the front and took a deep breath. Needless to say, his presentation was brilliant.
Whilst it’s safe to say I learned a lot that day about Doctor Who, mostly I learned about the variety of ways people we support can communicate. Andrew didn’t need to convey his love for Doctor Who verbally; he did so perfectly using expressions, sound, and Makaton.
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Entire Saga Fleet Globally BWT Compliant
Posted by Michelle Howard March 14, 2017
All of Saga's advanced open hatch carriers are now globally BWT compliant (Photo courtesy of Optimarin)
Saga Shipholding has completed the installation of Optimarin Ballast Systems (OBS) throughout its entire fleet of 32 advanced open hatch cargo vessels. In doing so, Saga has become the world’s first shipowner to fit ballast water treatment (BWT) systems that are USCG compliant throughout a fleet of this magnitude.
Saga originally chose BWT specialist Optimarin as its supplier of choice in 2011, installing its first system, on-board Saga Future in 2012. Since that point it has rolled the UV-based and environmentally friendly treatment units out across its fleet, signing the contract for the final installations last May (three 2000 m3 BWT units for newbuilds from Oshima Shipbuilding, Japan).
The final installation was completed on the 47,000 dwt open hatch carrier Saga Viking during a scheduled docking in China. This vessel, along with the rest of the Saga fleet, operates with the primary purpose of transporting pulp from South America to markets in Europe and the Far East.
Optimarin CEO Tore Andersen believes that, in addition to his firm’s compliant technology, teamwork is at the heart of the Saga success.
“We’ve been focused on BWT for a very long time now,” he comments, “since we formed the business in Stavanger, Norway in 1994. So, we’ve spent more than 20 years perfecting the system, but also working alongside shipowners like Saga so we fully understand their individual needs and requirements. We see every customer as a partner and that, as shown in this case, is always the best foundation for a strong working relationship.”
Optimarin’s system has employed the same proven technology since 2012, utilising 35kw UV lamps to eliminate all potentially invasive species carried in vessel ballast water. The firm is now set to become the first to install the necessary USCG software upgrade to existing systems – a process that will roll out throughout Saga’s fleet - ensuring on-going compliant operation for pre-installed units into the future.
“This is a new sector, with new companies and new technology, but we are an established player with proven systems,” Andersen concludes. “By employing this simple upgrade we can ensure that existing systems, bought years ago, are still 100% compliant with the strictest standards in the world. That is the peace of mind Optimarin delivers.”
Optimarin has now received orders for around 500 OBS systems, with more than 300 installed worldwide. Over 100 of these have been retrofits, delivered in conjunction with global engineering partners Goltens and Zeppelin Power Systems.
Alongside approval from IMO and USCG, Optimarin’s technology is certified by a comprehensive range of classification organizations, including DNV GL, Lloyd’s, Bureau Veritas, MLIT Japan, and American Bureau of Shipping.
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Algeria denies statements about Haftar attributed to its foreign ministry
11/07/2019 Middle East Monitor Press Articles
The Algerian foreign ministry has denied statements attributed to Prime Minister Noureddine Badawi by foreign and local media about Libyan General Khalifa Haftar.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Libyan government of National Accord (GNA) quoted Badawi who allegedly rejected Haftar’s actions, saying: “Haftar is nothing compared to the holiness and greatness of Libya.”
Radio Algeria’s website quoted an official source saying that the statements were false and misleading.
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Statistical significance is bad for science, p<.05
March 21, 2019 6:38 PM Subscribe
Scientists rise up against statistical significance. In a comment piece published in the March 20 issue of the journal Nature, zoologist Valentin Amrhein, epidemiologist Sander Greenland, statistician Blake McShane, and over 800 co-signatories argue that the time has come to abandon the use of statistical significance in science.
For decades, the concept of statistical significance has been the gold standard for assessing scientific truth in many fields of research. An effect is deemed statistically significant if, assuming a "null hypothesis" of no effect, the probability of the observed data (p-value) is lower than some threshold, usually 5%. But this concept is notoriously prone to misinterpretation, with many scientists arguing that a statistically significant effect proves the alternative hypothesis (it doesn't), or that two studies with different results under significance testing are contradictory (they aren't necessarily), that a lower p-value corresponds to a more significant effect (it doesn't), or that a non-significant result is evidence that there is no effect (it really, really isn't).
Momentum against the (mis)-use of significance testing has been growing for some time. In 2015, the journal Basic and Applied Social Psychology announced it would no longer accept papers relying on significance testing, and the editors found their review process improved and impact factor grew. While the number of opinion and commentary papers calling for caution in, or abandonment of, the use of p-values and/or significance testing has been growing over the last several years in specialist journals, the publication of this comment in the widely-read generalist journal Nature, with such a large number of co-signatories, may indicate that the culture of science has reached a tipping point.
The language of the comment is strongly-worded but measured, with the authors writing that they're "frankly sick" of the widespread misuse and misinterpretation of statistical significance in "presentations, research articles, reviews and instructional materials." Published along with the comment, though, is what amounts to a political cartoon, depicting a young scientist cheerfully guiding her reluctant older colleague to place statistical significance in a dusty closet alongside phlogiston, the four humors, and other artifacts of the history of scientific mistakes.
posted by biogeo (63 comments total) 71 users marked this as a favorite
I am a scientific and medical research editor. This is the best news I've heard in a long time.
posted by catlet at 6:49 PM on March 21 [17 favorites]
I'm against the mis-use of statistical significance as much as the next person, but this seems like it's mostly an argument against sloppy language. Changing "showed no association" to "showed insufficient evidence of association" would address most of what they argue.
posted by If only I had a penguin... at 6:58 PM on March 21 [25 favorites]
This will solve the replication crisis!
posted by Going To Maine at 6:59 PM on March 21 [1 favorite]
And no scientist worth their salt argues that any empirical study "proves" anything. People may use sloppy shorthand and say "no association" when they mean "no/insufficient evidence of association" but claiming to have "proved" anything is beyond the pale.
posted by If only I had a penguin... at 7:00 PM on March 21 [3 favorites]
Excellent news!
Also, everything else in this thread pleases me. Yes, yes, and yes!
posted by darkstar at 7:03 PM on March 21
And no scientist worth their salt argues that any empirical study "proves" anything.
I think this might be a little too strong. Certainly any statement about empirical proof that relies on statistical hypothesis testing is beyond the pale, but some experiments certainly can prove a result. Especially for questions of the form "is phenomenon X possible," you only need to show it once to prove that it is. I'm picking nits, of course, but what's a post about statistics without pedantry?
posted by biogeo at 7:10 PM on March 21 [15 favorites]
I'm a great fan of hunches and statements like "well it happened to my uncle, so it must be true/real".
posted by greenhornet at 7:10 PM on March 21 [4 favorites]
If you put people in a context where they have to think about it, sure. But both scientists and consumers of science (doctors especially bad on this) frequently treat p>0.05 as false, and p<0.05 as true.
posted by vogon_poet at 7:19 PM on March 21 [5 favorites]
sure! and if we throw out t-stats and correlation as well the model that I looked at today might be salvageable from the 'burn it with fire!' pile.
posted by Nanukthedog at 7:19 PM on March 21 [1 favorite]
Especially for questions of the form "is phenomenon X possible," you only need to show it once to prove that it is.
This is true, but (and this is a real question, I don't claim to know the kinds of research questions asked in every field ever), how often is this the question? I mean it would basically be "does this thing exist ?" (e.g. a black swan) and the evidence would have to be an actual black swan, not just evidence of a black swan. Are there fields where "does this thing exist" is a common research question and where one finds the actual thing not just evidence of it?
I guess the one I can think of is essentially the black swan: Is this animal extinct" We found one, so we proved it's not. But that's not an experiment and while it's technically empirical insofar as empirical means based on the senses, it doesn't seem like what one would traditionally call an empirical study.
Confidence. Meh. Soft sciences attempting to emulate hard sciences with confounding language.
posted by CrowGoat at 7:24 PM on March 21 [3 favorites]
I think it absolutely depends on the field. In genetics, for example, historically there have been many questions of the form "is gene X necessary for trait Y?" Knock out gene X, and if you still observe Y, even in a subset of your animals, the answer is no. Of course, if you don't observe Y, the answer isn't necessarily "yes." You can then further refine the question to one that is interesting but not susceptible to hard proof in the same way: "does gene X have an effect on trait Y?" But in biology a lot of times the former type of question is already interesting and difficult to answer.
posted by biogeo at 7:29 PM on March 21 [4 favorites]
Are there fields where "does this thing exist" is a common research question
Yes! And in particle physics, the gold standard is 5 sigma, or a p-value of of 3x10-7. But also, things are looked at from other angles as well, so that is a necessary but not, ultimately, sufficient condition.
posted by sjswitzer at 7:29 PM on March 21 [4 favorites]
Relevant XKCD.
posted by Quackles at 7:30 PM on March 21 [12 favorites]
I have mixed feelings about this, partly due my own lack of knowledge on the topic since I'm still relatively new to statistics. However, I can say that it just seems like sloppy science to not report size effects along with the exact p-values. In many cases though, size of effect with confidence intervals I think would suffice without falling into the "dichotomy trap".
Some more reading on the topic.
posted by piyushnz at 7:32 PM on March 21 [2 favorites]
I'd throw out "lines" for p-values altogether. Any arbitrary line is going to be interpreted as a yes/no because it's easier to interpret than giving a sense of what p = 0.04 vs p = 0.06 really entails.
Of course, an easier solution is likeable. It's easier.
posted by solarion at 7:33 PM on March 21 [1 favorite]
Yes! And in particle physics
The biology/gene example seems like a good one, but particle physics, which I acknowledge is one of those fields I know nothing about beyond what I've taken from reading newspaper-level articles about it, was exactly the kind of thing I was thinking about as: the question may be "does x exist" but the evidence isn't "I found X." It's more like "stuff acted in a way one would expect if X existed." It's like finding old paintings of black swans or mentions of black swans in diaries, but not an actual black swan. It's possible that though the behaviour is consistent with what one would expect if the particle existed, the particle doesn't exist and something else is going on.
Apparently I was wrong about the questions (as per gene example). Am I wrong about how evidence works in particle physics?
it just seems like sloppy science to not report size effects along with the exact p-values.
Holy crap are there fields where people report p-values but not effect sizes? This is turning into an eye opening science education for me.
Don't worry, I'm going to bed now before I embarrass myself further with my lack of academic cosmopolitanism.
I'd argue particle physics is actually an example of a field that can happily continue to do significance testing without much issue. The fact that physical systems are comparatively quite simple, the statistical models required are generally extremely simple, the field's accepted standard threshold is sufficiently conservative, and results usually come from giant consortia with hundreds of authors and extensive internal review, all mean that when the community reports a result at 5-sigma, it's probably real. But particle physics is the exception, in my opinion.
Holy crap are there fields where people report p-values but not effect sizes?
Oh my god, even the concept of effect size is something that's embarrassingly shaky for a surprising number of people in my field.
I am certainly not an expert, but looking for black swans is something that particle physicists do so they are both very good about being able to to detect them if they are there and at the same time quite wary of finding false confirmation if they are not.
It is not at all clear if their methods are transferable to other fields, though.
posted by sjswitzer at 7:47 PM on March 21
I guess this article is interesting, but I don't know whether it means anything.
posted by Joe in Australia at 8:20 PM on March 21 [5 favorites]
Yes, but if we keep everyone focused around statistical significance we can all continue to make easily identifiable and well understood errors. Take that away and every paper will have completely unique problems in interpretation.
posted by Tell Me No Lies at 8:38 PM on March 21 [5 favorites]
Yes, the way p-values are used (and abused) is a serious problem. p = 0.045 is not a more practically meaningful or 'real' result than 0.055, other than for career advancement maybe.
But not convinced that we can solve problems with it by just ditching it.
I would be more comfortable is saying that p on its own is not particularly useful, unless it is very high or very low.
Most of the critiques of p I have read sound more like arguments for it to be used more carefully, less evangelically, and not in isolation.
Maybe more of a cultural problem in the way we use it, than any inherent technical problem with it.
posted by Pouteria at 9:29 PM on March 21 [2 favorites]
I'm way more than 17 percent interested in all this
posted by philip-random at 10:05 PM on March 21 [2 favorites]
I skimmed a few articles on p-values yesterday and apparently the definition of a p-value is this conditional probability:
P ( delta mu | null hypothesis ), where delta mu = difference between actual measurement and theoretical measurement.
And my first reaction as someone without any background in stats is, this seems totally useless in reality, unless you can prove the null hypothesis in the first place! Whatever you want to say using p is contingent on that. It's in the definition. So my mind is blown on the one hand because it's an intriguing and new idea to me, but on the other hand I'm going to have to read an introduction to it some time. One of the articles said that most scientists don't conceptually even understand what a p-value actually is correctly, because the article presenter quizzed them in the room and they kept showing their intuitions about the theory behind it wrong.
posted by polymodus at 12:49 AM on March 22 [1 favorite]
We must learn to embrace uncertainty.
I'm on board with this idea, but let's not forget that, in many cases, someone will have to make a Yes-or-No decision at some point. Can we use this drug to cure people? Is this alloy strong enough? Do we authorize the sale of green jelly beans because they may cause acne? The answer can maybe, maybe not for a while, but it cannot be postponed forever.
posted by elgilito at 2:35 AM on March 22 [2 favorites]
Especially for questions of the form "is phenomenon X possible," you only need to show it once to prove that it is. I'm picking nits, of course, but what's a post about statistics without pedantry?
That's not picking nits. This is picking nits:
You're still not proving it. To use the black swan example - ok you say you saw a black swan. Did you see it or was it an animatronic black swan? Or are you in the Matrix and you're being made to think you saw a black swan?
You can't prove anything in science in the mathematical or logical sense except when it tautologically is in the mathematical or logical sense. And if you're using 'prove' in a looser sense you're just deciding on some level of probability (for carefully chosen definitions of probability).
Broadly, this is Cromwell's Rule.
posted by edd at 3:34 AM on March 22 [2 favorites]
....this seems totally useless in reality, unless you can prove the null hypothesis in the first place!
I don't think that's how this works....the "null hypothesis" is that, say, there is no relationship between smoking and cancer rates. Then you can find that smokers have a much higher rate of cancer than non-smokers, which provides support for (not "proves") the idea that there is a causal relationship. You don't need to state by proving that you don't know that there is a relationship; that is your natural starting place.
posted by thelonius at 3:43 AM on March 22
I’m not so much concerned about p values as I am about p hacking, which is basically analyzing your data 37 different ways until something comes up randomly significant and then pretending your results mean a damn thing.
Had a colleague who would repeatedly re-run experiments when they came up insignificant, claiming equipment issues or some nonsense, and then proudly proclaim success when a “valid” result came in. Completely ignoring the 5-6+ times the data showed the hypothesis was crap. (Perhaps not coincidentally, this colleague is not currently funded. Go figure.)
posted by caution live frogs at 5:06 AM on March 22 [3 favorites]
.... p hacking, which is basically analyzing your data 37 different ways until something comes up randomly significant and then pretending your results mean a damn thing.
It wasn't about this, but a philosophy teacher of mine had a metaphor of shooting arrows into a barn and then painting bullseyes around them
posted by thelonius at 5:18 AM on March 22 [6 favorites]
I'm philosophically not a fan of p-values for lots of reasons. But p-hacking is avoidable without much fuss through Bonferroni correction. If you're not going to use that (or some other sensible method) then you're not being rigorous and not doing statistics right, and you can do statistics badly and wrongly in lots of ways without having to use p-values and frequentist statistics more generally.
Ug. Let’s not even talk about the way some people mis-apply Bonferroni corrections. It’s ridiculous to think that my current analysis should cause prior work with that data to retroactively change its significance scores, yet that’s essentially what happens in (and scuttles the impact of) lots of modern research.
posted by SaltySalticid at 5:56 AM on March 22
Wouldn't a more honest phrase for p>.05 be "this study did not have sufficient power to detect a difference between the groups"?
posted by clawsoon at 6:06 AM on March 22 [1 favorite]
biogeo: Certainly any statement about empirical proof that relies on statistical hypothesis testing is beyond the pale, but some experiments certainly can prove a result. Especially for questions of the form "is phenomenon X possible," you only need to show it once to prove that it is.
I recently read The Golem after seeing it recommended on Jeremy Fox's ecology blog. I think you might find it interesting, especially if you're a working scientist with your own experiences to compare it to. They go through a bunch of case studies to see what actually happens when a scientist claims they have an experimental result proving that phenomenon X is possible against standard theory. Does the Platonic ideal of the scientific process that you've stated hold? According to them, it doesn't. The usual response to an anomalous experiment, from Pouchet's proof of spontaneous generation to Pons and Fleischmann's proof of cold fusion, is "you must've done your experiment wrong."
(As it turns out, Pouchet did his experiments just as carefully as Pasteur did; Pasteur only got experimental support for his anti-spontaneous-generation theory because he was lucky. Pasteur only got scientific consensus in support of his theory because his theory seemed more likely, so other scientists concluded that Pouchet must've done something wrong.)
There's an even longer and more interesting discussion of the experiments which were used to prove relativity correct. The attractiveness of the theory of relativity did more to shape scientists' views of the ambiguous early data than the data did to shape their view of the theory.
I'd be curious to know how many examples there are of a single experiment overthrowing an established theory which don't get a lot muddier when you look at them more closely. Maybe Poisson's ill-fated thought experiment, subsequently turned into a real experiment, about Fresnel's wave theory of light? After reading The Golem, I wonder whether even that one is as simple and triumphant as it's usually told.
posted by clawsoon at 6:33 AM on March 22 [2 favorites]
I think that assumes a difference between the groups (or an association) in the population. A study with great power could find a very precise effect size around 0. The issue in that case would not be insufficient power but rather that there really is no association between vaccines and autism (or whatever) and the study could show evidence in support of the null hypothesis (The confidence interval around the odds ratio is .99999999999999999999999999-1.000000000000000000000000001) which would mean A) that this is not about power and b) If there is an association (because of course the probability is not 0) then the effect size is so small that it is not meaningful (i.e. substantively significant).
On the black swans, I realized finding a black swan (or a physics particle assuming one finds the actual particle, not just evidence of it), isn't really a relevant thing. "I found a black swan" isn't a situation where you need to generalize from a sample to a population. It literally just is "this thing exists." If it is the only one in the whole universe, that doesn't change that it exists. The "is it an animatronic swan" isn't a question about alpha error, it's a question about measurement error, which is a whole other thing (A thing, which btw, tests of significance assume does not exist. If you have measurement error, your standard errors are wrong).
posted by If only I had a penguin... at 6:34 AM on March 22 [3 favorites]
They go through a bunch of case studies to see what actually happens when a scientist claims they have an experimental result proving that phenomenon X is possible against standard theory. Does the Platonic ideal of the scientific process that you've stated hold?
The classic read on this is Kuhn's Structure of Scientific Revolutions. I highly reccomend the 50th anniversary edition, which includes an introductory essay discussing how Kuhn's ideas changed over time after he wrote the book. If you've read the book and not the essay, the essay is worth getting if you're interested in such things.
One of these days I'll get around to reading Kuhn. :-) Lakatos (sorry, haven't found a better link yet) was also recommended in the ecology blog I linked, as "much like Kuhn but more realistic".
On the black swans, I realized finding a black swan (or a physics particle assuming one finds the actual particle, not just evidence of it), isn't really a relevant thing. "I found a black swan" isn't a situation where you need to generalize from a sample to a population. It literally just is "this thing exists."
Do you have any examples of scientific black swans, where a scientific theory said "this thing cannot exist" and then that thing was found? I guess Poisson's dot would be one; any others? More philosophically... when do we ever "find the actual thing" rather than "evidence of the thing"? Isn't finding the actual thing just a case where confidence in our observations is high?
If that question is stupid, it's because I'm still sorting through your statement about the differences between measurement error and sampling error. (It's also because I don't know what I'm talking about, and would be glad to be corrected.) I can envision a view of measurement which posits it as a sample of the infinite number of measurements which could be taken, and thus subject to standard statistical tools, but I'm not sure if that makes any sense.
posted by clawsoon at 7:04 AM on March 22
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Getting an Antarctica signature for the comment would be pretty sweet. Should be possible, no?
>Wouldn't a more honest phrase for p>.05 be "this study did not have sufficient power to detect a difference between the groups"?
Good studies (these are unfortunately a minority) do power calculations before performing the study. So if you have an appropriately powered study, a p over the threshold is a genuine negative.
Studies performed without prior power calculations should be given serious side eye.
posted by Easy problem of consciousness at 7:45 AM on March 22 [2 favorites]
Even with an appropriately powered study, p=0.049 is not meaningfully different from p=0.051.
posted by GCU Sweet and Full of Grace at 8:02 AM on March 22 [3 favorites]
Do you have any examples of scientific black swans, where a scientific theory said "this thing cannot exist"
Well I've said this is not my area and until biogen told me, I didn't even know there were fields asking questions like this. But I don't think a black swan is something where a theory says a thing cannot exist. It's just a thing thought not to exist. I mean there's no theory that says unicorns can't exist, but we all generally believe they don't. The discovery of one unicorn would presumably disprove that (And if it turned out to be a horse with some a tumor that wouldn't be an alpha error it would be measurement error). So if we think of them that way, I would say biogen's example -- this trait requires gene X then trait is observed without gene X -- would be an example.
when do we ever "find the actual thing" rather than "evidence of the thing"?
Finding black swans is one example, obviously. When people who thought all swans were white found black swans they found actual black swans, not just black feathers, or accounts of black swans, or some genetic material that they analyzed and realized as a) From a swan but B) contained a gene that always makes things black (yes, i realize gene's aren't that simple or findable. just making an example).
For other things we tend to find evidence of the thing -- the slight flicker of a star suggest a planet orbitting around it, but we don't see the planet (if we had a *way* more powerful telescope and somehow saw the planet itself and watched it orbiting around a star, that would be finding the thing). When we find a new species, it's usually that a scientist sees/captures a specimen (finding the thing), not just that they deduce a position in the local ecology with some assorted evidence ("something must be eating all the mosquitos and here's some weird mosquito-filled poop" which would be finding evidence of the thing without finding the actual thing)
This seems like an example of a statement that assumes what makes sense in one field makes sense universally. However, what makes sense in one field does not make sense universally.
posted by If only I had a penguin... at 8:07 AM on March 22
I can envision a view of measurement which posits it as a sample of the infinite number of measurements which could be taken, and thus subject to standard statistical tools, but I'm not sure if that makes any sense.
No, measurment error just means you're wrong about the properties of the thing. If you weighed your sample but the scales was miscalibrated, or you made a typo when you recorded the weight, or someone had their thumb on the scale or you sneezed and so it was a tiny bit wet or anything that means the weight in your data is wrong, that's measurement error. So if you found this thing and thought it was a black swan, but actually it's an aardvark in its Halloween costume, that's measurement error.
posted by If only I had a penguin... at 8:13 AM on March 22 [1 favorite]
No, measurment error just means you're wrong about the properties of the thing. If you weighed your sample but the scales was miscalibrated, or you made a typo when you recorded the weight, or someone had their thumb on the scale or you sneezed and so it was a tiny bit wet or anything that means the weight in your data is wrong, that's measurement error.
But aren't you always wrong - slightly, randomly wrong - about the properties of a thing? Isn't there always some tiny quantum thumb on the scale, one way or another? Don't you always have to take multiple measurements in order to rule out account for random error?
I recently read The Golem after seeing it recommended on Jeremy Fox's ecology blog.
The classic read on this is Kuhn's Structure of Scientific Revolutions.
Lakatos (sorry, haven't found a better link yet) was also recommended in the ecology blog I linked, as "much like Kuhn but more realistic".
I haven’t read The Golem, but it sounds quite similar to Feyerabend’s classic of “epistemological anarchy” Against Method. Feyerabend was Popper’s research assistant and a contemporary of Kuhn and Lakatos. The book was intended to be a collaboration with Lakatos called “For and Against Method”, but Lakatos died unexpectedly.
I’m probably not doing it justice (it’s been a while since I read it) but it takes a much more anthropological point of view of the “scientific process”. A lot of the book hinges around Galileo’s advocacy for the heliocentric model and how, in Feyerabend’s telling, the evidence at the time wasn’t very strong - it was more Galileo’s hunch, backed up by plenty of political manoeuvring.
Here’s the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy on the book:
He emphasised that older scientific theories, like Aristotle's theory of motion, had powerful empirical and argumentative support, and stressed, correlatively, that the heroes of the scientific revolution, such as Galileo, were not as scrupulous as they were sometimes represented to be. He portrayed Galileo as making full use of rhetoric, propaganda, and various epistemological tricks in order to support the heliocentric position. The Galileo case is crucial for Feyerabend, since the “scientific revolution” is his paradigm of scientific progress and of radical conceptual change, and Galileo is his hero of the scientific revolution. He also sought further to downgrade the importance of empirical arguments by suggesting that aesthetic criteria, personal whims and social factors have a far more decisive role in the history of science than rationalist or empiricist historiography would indicate.
posted by chappell, ambrose at 8:38 AM on March 22 [2 favorites]
But aren't you always wrong - slightly, randomly wrong - about the properties of a thing? Isn't there always some tiny quantum thumb on the scale, one way or another?
Yes. However, at least some statistical methods assume the answer is no. They require an assumption of non-stochastic (i.e they don't vary, they just are) properties of the thing. Since for a lot of things it's true to some level of precision, we make do and just assume the measurement error away (i.e. maybe the thing we assumed weights 1.0000000000000 grams actually weights 1.000000000000001 grams) and sometimes we know our objects properties are stochastic (e.g there is no"true" weight for a person) and just pretend we don't so we can still do stats. And taking multiple measures doesn't fix it, because again the required assumption is that it doesn't vary.
And my first reaction as someone without any background in stats is, [p-values against a null hypothesis] seems totally useless in reality, unless you can prove the null hypothesis in the first place! Whatever you want to say using p is contingent on that.
The null hypothesis is some specific way of saying "Nothing interesting is happening here and anything that appears interesting is just a result of bad luck in drawing your samples." There's no difference between the people who took the medicine drug and the people who took nothing. The variance in part size on each of these two machines is the same. Race has no effect on voting. etc.
The way (frequentist) hypothesis tests work is that you specify some reasonable null hypothesis or null process, some way of saying "The data we get from the world might appear to be interesting but are really just random crap," and then you ask "How hard would it have been to draw a sample like I actually got if that null process were true?" And if that probability is low enough, you reject it. It would be really hard to get these data if race had no effect on voting, so I can reasonably say race doesn't have no effect on voting.
You're right in thinking that the specific way you draw up the null hypothesis matters, especially for more complex measures or techniques. I've occasionally gotten something to review where I thought the authors were using an unreasonable / wrong null process.
But you don't need to prove the null -- the whole exercise is trying to say "It would be really hard to see an apparent effect this big if there really were no effect, so there must be an effect."
>This seems like an example of a statement that assumes what makes sense in one field makes sense universally. However, what makes sense in one field does not make sense universally.
Obviously some fields have barriers to performing large adequately powered studies. I don't mean to malign researchers dealing with those barriers in any way. I just mean that if we don't/can't, then we have to discount positive findings of inadequately powered experiments roughly proportionally to how we discount negative findings or we have a systematic positive bias.
posted by Easy problem of consciousness at 8:54 AM on March 22
So if you found this thing and thought it was a black swan, but actually it's an aardvark in its Halloween costume, that's measurement error.
I don't think that's what people usually mean by the term "measurement error." What you're describing is what I'd call a mistake. In most work I'm familiar with, measurement error is just the difference between the observed value and the true value of a parameter. Measurement error occurs due to various factors, including limitations in the precision or accuracy of your measurement apparatus or nature of the parameter being measured.
E.g., suppose I'm trying to measure the dry weight of a substance with a high degree of precision. If I take this measurement using a scale that's open to the room atmosphere, small air currents will push down or up on the scale, creating a force that looks like fluctuations in the weight of the sample. Vibrations in the room caused by heavy vehicles driving by outside can also affect the reading in a random way. These are sources of unbiased error, which can be reduced but never entirely eliminated. But if the substance I'm weighing is hygroscopic, it will pull moisture from the air, and my measured weight will depend on the humidity of the room and how long I've allowed the sample to equilibrate. My resulting measurement of the dry weight will always be an overestimate, and I have a biased measurement error.
I can take steps to reduce both biased and unbiased sources of error, and maybe if I'm careful even eliminate bias, but every measurement will always be accompanied by some source of unbiased error. The error in question may be well below the threshold I care about, allowing me to effectively treat my measurement as exact, but measurement error is always there. Ideally, data analysis should take measurement error into account and propagate it accurately (there's a textbook on the shelf next to me right now on exactly this topic, "Data Reduction and Error Analysis for the Physical Sciences"). In practice, outside of physics and statistics, I don't know how often this actually happens.
posted by biogeo at 9:23 AM on March 22 [3 favorites]
Obviously some fields have barriers to performing large adequately powered studies.
And some fields that do very large studies without doing power calculations first.
posted by If only I had a penguin... at 10:47 AM on March 22
biogeo: I don't disagree with anything you said in that last comment. It seems consistent with the way I learned about these things. I would add that regression analysis require the assumption that there is no measurement error, including random measurement error. Obviously there is always measurement error, so if it's not too big we kind of pretend it doesn't matter and it probably mostly doesn't, but technically speaking from a mathematical proof perspective, your estimates are wrong if you have measurement error.
Nitpick: well, you don't measure parameters, you estimate them. So the weight of the sample is a value on a variable. You measure that value. The correlation between that weight and...I dunno, the time of day...in the population is a parameter. The correlation you calculate from your data after weighing a bunch of samples of the substance and the time of day is your point estimate of the parameter.
posted by If only I had a penguin... at 10:56 AM on March 22 [3 favorites]
regression analysis require the assumption that there is no measurement error, including random measurement error
Well, in the independent variable. Measurement error in the dependent variable is obviously fine.
posted by en forme de poire at 11:04 AM on March 22 [1 favorite]
looking for black swans is something that particle physicists do
Except that existing dark matter detectors would be completely insensitive to black swans... *returns to drawing board*
posted by heatherlogan at 11:48 AM on March 22 [1 favorite]
Particle physicists deal with this too (and it's one reason why our standard of "discovery" is 5 sigma). The more "experiments" (read: analyses) you do, the more chances you have for statistics to give you that accidental one-time-in-20 that p<0.05 implies. This is known as the "look-elsewhere effect", and is accounted for in statistical analyses by incorporating the "trials factor" -- the additional probability hit that comes from performing multiple analyses. You'll hear this referred to when there's a bump in some distribution and the experiments quote a local significance (the probability of the number of events in this one bin having fluctuated upward to the observed level, given a background-only hypothesis) as well as a global significance (which accounts for the fact that there are a whole bunch of bins, any of which could have fluctuated upward).
posted by heatherlogan at 11:59 AM on March 22 [2 favorites]
I recently read The Golem [...] They go through a bunch of case studies to see what actually happens when a scientist claims they have an experimental result proving that phenomenon X is possible against standard theory. Does the Platonic ideal of the scientific process that you've stated hold? According to them, it doesn't. The usual response to an anomalous experiment, from Pouchet's proof of spontaneous generation to Pons and Fleischmann's proof of cold fusion, is "you must've done your experiment wrong."
Oh my goodness no. The actual response to Pons and Fleischmann's proof experimental result indicating possible cold fusion was for dozens of labs all over the world to immediately try to reproduce the phenomenon, which, if real, would have been a fantastic discovery. Nobody else could reproduce the reported effects. Other anomalies turned up too, like the apparent absence of the massive neutron dose that Pons and Fleischmann ought to have received if their reported results were true. Only then did the rest of the community conclude that "you must've done your experiment wrong".
The real world is real, and accessible through experimentation by anyone. Science doesn't stop after only one experiment.
posted by heatherlogan at 12:06 PM on March 22 [5 favorites]
Better is "the difference between the groups is smaller than such-and-such quantitative amount". Then your "null result" is actually a useful contribution to human knowledge. Particle physics does this when we set quantitative limits on things that we don't discover (i.e., the vast majority of particle physics publications). :)
Or what If only I had a penguin... wrote.
posted by heatherlogan at 12:13 PM on March 22
>And some fields that do very large studies without doing power calculations first.
Did you have a particular field/barrier in mind? I'd like to distinguish between "it would make it harder to do good science because X" and "most people in this field don't culturally do that but their work would be more informative if they did".
posted by Easy problem of consciousness at 12:20 PM on March 22
Health and epidemiology. Social Sciences. It's not just about culturally not doing it. With big studies you're not looking at the relationship between two variables. You're looking to understand a whole host of things within a given topic area and the people designing the study don't even know all the things it will ultimately be used for, so how would you do power calculations beforehand?
posted by If only I had a penguin... at 12:53 PM on March 22 [1 favorite]
Oh yeah, that kind of study has strengths (especially in uncovering associations to investigate further) but no findings can be considered nearly as convincing as a study (often even a much smaller study) designed to look specifically at that question. Sometimes in health even weak evidence can prevent further studies, of course, due to ethical concerns.
posted by Easy problem of consciousness at 1:23 PM on March 22
I can see why empirical scientists find this attractive but a definition using formal probability theory, given the value of
P (X | H)
one cannot say anything about P (H | X) which is what the bold part means. The reason as any introductory engineering course is because the two, P (H|X) and P (X|H), are connected by P (H), i.e. by Bayes' Theorem. In contrast, there's a fundamental philosophical assumption required by frequentism, which of course may or may not be justifiable depending on the scenario. Even probability theory and intro information theory classes don't cover such more philosophical issues, so there's not a broad awareness of this ongoing work (I'm thinking of a stanford.plato article explaining problems with the meaning of probability).
Actually, it sounds like the null hypothesis is just a statistics theoretic analog of what in probability is simply called independent random variables. And then applying an extra axiom to make it empirically usable.
But again this issue isn't something I'm at all familiar with, these are my random uninformed thoughts, it's just interesting to hear about in the news.
posted by polymodus at 3:12 PM on March 22
I found it interesting that the authors aren't promoting Bayesian approaches as the alternative:
The trouble is human and cognitive more than it is statistical: bucketing results into ‘statistically significant’ and ‘statistically non-significant’ makes people think that the items assigned in that way are categorically different. The same problems are likely to arise under any proposed statistical alternative that involves dichotomization, whether frequentist, Bayesian or otherwise.
posted by clawsoon at 3:27 PM on March 22 [1 favorite]
existing dark matter detectors would be completely insensitive to black swans...
Yes, obviously what you need is duck matter detectors instead.
posted by Joe in Australia at 4:01 AM on March 23 [3 favorites]
Better is "the difference between the groups is smaller than such-and-such quantitative amount".
There are actually testing paradigms in which you pick a minimum effect size Z, and then separate results into positive, negative (CI entirely contained within the interval (-Z, Z)), and inconclusive (CI includes zero but extends outside of (-Z, Z), indicating that a real effect is also consistent with the data). The one I linked to is called conditional equivalence testing. It's a more sensible option in many ways than standard NHST, because while you can have many options resulting in a non-significant p-value, there's a big difference between a 95% CI that goes from (-1, 100) and one that goes from (-0.0001, 0.0001). It's also nice because it forces people to think about effect sizes more explicitly: in standard NHST effect size really only enters the picture during study design or in interpretation. And CIs are not a totally foreign idea to people; I think the forest plots of CIs you see in meta-analysis papers are actually a lot more intuitive than p-values.
I don't think NHST is evil and I think sometimes its detractors get hung up on things that are of not much practical significance. The "all nulls are false" is one of these for me; maybe this is true in some absolute sense or maybe it isn't, but nevertheless, in lots of real-world settings a null hypothesis of zero effect sure does a pretty good job of explaining the data! Sometimes also the argument seems to be comparing the ideal way to do a different type of analysis with the worst way to do NHST: like I said above, it's true that a p-value by itself doesn't tell you about effect size, but also, you can't really get away without submitting a power analysis when you are, for example, registering a clinical trial. If you do one of those, that means you are actually thinking about effect sizes along with "just" significance. (Even if you don't do one beforehand, post-hoc power analyses are still helpful in interpretation, as long as you don't just test the effect size you happened to find.)
On balance, though, I do kind of agree with the authors that the best thing is probably to move away from binary NHST and towards just reporting how accurately you estimated a particular effect. I do think it's worth not throwing out the fact that theoretically false "null models" can be very useful in practice. Neutral and nearly-neutral models in ecology and evolutionary biology have been amazingly helpful in establishing a bar for, e.g., evidence of adaptation.
posted by en forme de poire at 1:07 PM on March 23 [4 favorites]
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Earl is methodical, never leaving any evidence behind because he doesn't want to get arrested and - more worrisome - his wife might find out what he's doing. Earl's latest homicidal outing gets complicated when an amateur photographer/peeping tom named Smith (comedian Dane Cook) accidentally snaps a picture of Earl at the scene of a fresh crime. Since Smith is just as demented as Earl, he demands that Earl let him tag along during the next killing. Smith is also such a sweaty, creepy dope that he manages to make himself a suspect in the latest killings, which are being investigated by taut, humorless Det. Atwood (played by taut, humorless Demi Moore).
To make the story even more complicated, Earl's daughter is a suspect in an ax murder - yes, an ax murder - that occurred at her college, and she forgot to mention that when she came home after dropping all her classes. There's also a grungy killer called the Hangman stalking Det. Atwood, who's mired in a divorce that basically serves as a tangent to a digression to an unnecessary subplot.
Why is this all so irritating? Because buried beneath all the silliness is the core of a decent thriller that boasts two strong performances by the oft-maligned Costner (he does his stoic routine to remarkable effect) and the enjoyable Hurt, who seems to be the only one aware of the material's potential for macabre comedy. "I loooove what you're thinking," Marshall purrs as Earl contemplates another crime, ignoring the fact that he's simply part of Earl's mind. The idea of a killer's imaginary pal sounds ridiculous, but somehow the chemistry between the actors and Hurt's playful malevolence actually makes parts of the movie, well, fun. Which makes the rest of it even more infuriating.
Instead of letting dark comedy prevail, as Hitchcock might have done, director-screenwriter Bruce A. Evans gives us a tormented Earl who whispers the Alcoholics Anonymous Prayer: "God grant me the strength to accept the things I cannot change,” etc. Evans works hard to make Earl a likable guy - and succeeds - instead of allowing him the negative charisma of a real villain like Richard III or Hannibal Lecter.
We also get scenes of Earl reaching out to his daughter who, in addition to being a budding psycho killer herself, is also pregnant. Liking the idea of being a grandparent, Earl gently encourages her to keep the baby. For a moment it feels like Earl might make a good grandpa, except earlier we saw him gun down a young couple as they begged for their lives. The background music is a few soft notes on a piano, indicating that this is an Emotionally Touching Scene.
None of this is played for laughs, either, although the idea of a murderous family talking grandkids is darkly satirical to the core. It seems, however, that the filmmakers are trying to tell us Earl is a great guy if you can just overlook all that silly murdering business. Earl would be fine if Alcoholics Anonymous could just forget those alcoholics for a minute and provide a workable 12-step program for serial killers.
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Indo Defence 2016: UK Sees Indonesia as Strong Defence Market
Speaking to Mönch during Indo Defence in Jakarta today, Alexis Hammer, Regional Director, Americas, East Asia and Australasia for the Defence & Security Organisation (DSO) – a unit of the UK’s Department for International Trade, explained how important Indonesia is as a market for UK Limited.
“Indonesia is a really strong emerging market, and is our fastest growth area, in fact, for defence, security and cyber. In a recent exercise with the Defence Solutions Centre we benchmarked a total of 87 countries with the 16 big prime contractors in the UK and Indonesia came in the top five,” he told Mönch.
That is a serious statement from somebody whose role it is, in part, to identify and scope the next big market for the British defence industry. As the UK exist the European Union, industry is receiving a great deal of encouragement to spread its wings further afield – with a lot of practical assistance thrown in for good measure. The big question is “where is the next Saudi Arabia?” Where indeed – and who for, within UK Limited.
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) make up 99% of the total number of companies in the UK and within the defence and security industries the number, while maybe not exactly replicating the national average, is still well over 95%. As such, it is incumbent on Hammer and his colleagues to encourage SMEs and nurture them in approaching markets that are at best difficult and at worst daunting for them. “SMEs are the lifeblood of the big primes – without their [innovation and agility] the primes would find it more difficult to succeed in quite a number of the markets they address,” he told Mönch.
DSO is leading an inward mission to Indonesia in December that already features 12 SMEs seeking to enter this important market. “Indonesia is moving up the ownership scale and looking to sustain better capability into the future,” Hammer explains. He goes on to point out that the bilateral relationship is just that: “This is very much a two way street – we have Indonesian companies registering as suppliers to UK MoD and there is the possibility of inward investment also,” he says.
With a UK government target of adding 100,000 new exporters to the nation’s record, Hammer and his team have determined that SMEs form a critically important sector on which to target their efforts. “They need to develop strategic patience [in view of the long gestation periods of defence acquisition programmes] and recognise they cannot simply sell capability and walk: all parties need to recognise that success comes through partnership.”
That partnership needs to have tangible and realisable benefits to both sides, of course. And Hammer cites an example that confirms that is exactly what is likely to happen. “The Thales STARSTREAK missile has been a success here and the way in which Indonesian industry is reacting and contributing could drive real benefit for the [UK] MoD,” he concluded.
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Britain's Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson arrives for a cabinet meeting in 10 Downing Street, London, Tuesday, April 2, 2019 (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
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Prime Minister Theresa May's office says May has "lost confidence" in Williamson.
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Mar 2014 Source: Business Standard
Google’s new initiative is a reflection of its progressive and innovative ideology. Google has now launched an internet education program to impart education to women in Uttar Pradesh. It aims at providing education to five lakh women and girls over a period of two months.
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The announcement was made at the state capital in the presence of Sampat Pai, leader of Gulabi Gang which marked the start of the first regional chapter of literacy program launched by Google. "The two-month Helping Women Get Online campaign (HWGO) in Uttar Pradesh aims to create awareness about the benefits of Internet for women and assist them to get online through basic knowledge on how to use the Internet," Google marketing director Sandeep Menon said.
This campaign which was launched to empower women through technology was first put forth in November. Google will cover over 20 cities across the state and help women get online through road shows in residential areas and Internet training modules for girl students in educational institutes in the next two months.
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Vision : To ensure that Mthonjaneni Municipality’ s assets are properly safeguarded and maintained to contribute towards sustainable service delivery to the community
Mission : To provide proper controls and management systems that will ensure effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of the Municipal assets.
Legislative Framework
MFMA Act of 56 of 2003,
• Section 62 (1) (a): The accounting officer of a municipality is responsible for managing the financial administration of the municipality and must for this purpose take reasonable steps to ensure that the resources of the municipality are used effectively, efficiently and economically
• Section 63 (1) (a): The accounting officer of a municipality is responsible for
management of the assets of the municipality, including the safeguarding and the maintenance of those assets
• Section 63 (2) (a): The accounting officer for the purpose of section 63 (1) take all reasonable steps to ensure that the municipality has and maintains a management, accounting and information system that accounts for assets and liabilities of the municipality.
• Section 65 (1) and (2) (a) to (i)requires that the accounting officer keep full and proper records of the financial affairs of the entity and places the responsibility for producing annual financial statements, that will fairly reflect the financial position of the entity as well as its financial performance, on the accounting officer.
• Sections 15(a), read with 16 (1) and (3) and 28 (1),(2),(5) and (6) and 69(1) and (2) requires further that the annual budget must reflect the estimates of current and capital expenditure per vote and per main division, and in relation to capital expenditure reflect the impact thereof on future financial years
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We have Mthonjaneni Municipality Asset Management Policy which aligns with the above Legislative Frameworks and is reviewed annually to incorporate legislation changes.
The Asset Management Unit must take all reasonable steps to ensure that:
• Appropriate systems of physical management and controls are established and carried out for assets in their areas of responsibility;
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• The assets under the control of Mthonjaneni Municipality are appropriately safeguarded and maintained to the extent necessary and that risk management systems are in place and applied.
• Any unauthorized, irregular or fruitless or wasteful expenditure, and losses resulting from criminal or negligent conduct, are prevented;
• The asset management systems and controls can provide an accurate, reliable and up to date account of assets under the control of the Mthonjaneni Municipality.
• The Asset Management Unit must be able to justify the asset plans, budgets, purchasing, maintenance and disposal decisions optimally to achieve the municipality’s strategic objectives.
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• In addition, the Managers (Heads of Departments) are responsible to ensure that all employees within their respective department adhere to the approved Asset Policy and Procedures. The Head of Department must nominate an employee to implement and maintain asset control (i.e. Departmental Asset Controller) in his/her department.
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Exclusive: Designers Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent Open Their Hearts and Home
by Sacha Strebe
Sacha Strebe was most recently the editorial director for MyDomaine and has been writing about home and interior design for 8 years.
Jenna Peffley ; OUTSIDE: Empire Coffee Table from Bardin
In a bid to avoid the daily monotony of being stuck bumper-to-bumper on yet another California freeway, my eyes begin to glaze over like this city's signature smoggy haze, and my idle mind sinks back to my first encounter with Berkus and Brent. I'm battling L.A. traffic en-route to interior designers Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent's house for a photo shoot that's been a year in the making.
Prior, I had been seated next to them at an event at the hip restaurant Ysabel in 2016 (one of their favorite places for date night), which opened for lunch especially for them. The event was intimate and exclusive, yet Berkus and Brent made me feel like we were old friends catching up at home after an extended break. We laughed as they cracked countless jokes and shared intimate stories while we broke bread and drank wine. I was still fairly new to L.A. then, however, that day I walked away with a huge smile on my face, having made a couple of new friends.
But this is how they treat everyone around them. You see, despite all of their success and accolades, there are zero egos with them, none of the typical celebrity fanfare, and definitely no air kisses. Berkus and Brent are as genuine as they come, with big hearts and when you greet them, even bigger bear hugs. They are generous with their time and value soulful connections over frivolous small talk. Their love is spellbinding and it certainly captured the entire MyDomaine crew.
You can really feel that loveIt's in their enchanting L.A. home, where they now raise their two children, Poppy, 3, and Oskar, 6 months. Yes, this house has all the grandeur and architectural beauty you'd expect from the renowned celebrity interior designers, but it pulsates with a love and energy that I immediately feel as I walk through the front door. Their house feels like home.
As I step inside their grand entryway, I see Berkus and Brent pull up outside in their sweats. They've just returned from a spin class, and as Brent walks over to greet me with a hug, he apologizes for looking so disheveled and tired (he looks anything but, of course). He blames late nights with baby Oskar and a recent all-nighter for a client move-in nearby. "You should see this house, it's gorgeous," he beams.
We gather in their stunning kitchen (which, I'm told, is the most-used room in the house), and suddenly Poppy dances by with a black puppy plush toy that is the spitting image of their 12-year-old family dog, Tucker. She's in the middle of training the toy to perform tricks and throws a ball for it to fetch. Berkus breaks out into laughter, "She's given up on Tucker."
As they head up the Spanish-inspired iron staircase to get ready for our portrait shots and video interview (you'll be crying with laughter and all the feels when you watch it above too), my team and I tour the beautiful house, our jaws dragging the floor, taking it all in in awe, one room at a time. But it's not until we step outside that we see why the couple decided on this Spanish Colonial property built in 1928.
An impressive 200-year-old oak tree takes our breath away. Brent tells me it was seeing this tree (which even has its own arborist) that compelled them to sign on the dotted line to make this house their own. "I could just envision our daughter climbing it, and I was sold," he says. This is where we take our first shot of the day, and it left the whole crew all glassy-eyed and emotional.
Jenna Peffley ; ENTRYWAY: 1950s Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chair from Hollywood at Home ; 1950s French gilded mirror from Black Tulip Antiques
But Berkus and Brent are in the business of emotions. Their forte is creating inspiring environments that illuminate the story of the people who live there. That very philosophy formed the basis of their furniture collection, in collaboration with Living Spaces. "We want people to tell their own stories in the home," Berkus tells MyDomaine. "We're not dictatorial in terms of what we think anyone else should be living with, but if we provide the silhouette and the shape and the option at prices that people can afford."
With this furniture collection, they both wanted to give people the freedom to experiment and to explore elements of design they hadn't before. "We really encourage that," Berkus adds. "The whole idea was an affordable luxury—creating sofas that look like Jean Michel Frank and they're like $1000."
He points to the famous faux-sheepskin Liv armchair in their family room, which they both loved so much they had to bring two home. As Brent explains, it's also kid-friendly, so you can take a wet rag to it. "It's not precious," he adds.
Not that either of them really believe in designing a kid-friendly home. "To me, growing up, the child-friendly home was you don't mess with things or disrespect the furniture in your home because you'll get in trouble," Brent muses, reflecting back on his childhood. "We both were raised to respect our homes. For us, child-friendly is upholstering things in child-friendly fabrics. Things that can withstand the wear and tear of just kids in general because they're always messy at best."
Instead, they choose to involve their kids in the design and decorating process, which was how Berkus was raised. He goes on to tell me how he'd visit the antique fairs as a child with his mom, Nancy Golden, who was also an interior designer. Poppy is definitely following in Berkus's stylish footsteps. "Poppy loves to move furniture with us," he says. "The kids are involved in the story in the home, as they should be. So our hope, I mean we're three and a half years into it, but our hope is that we can continue to raise them both with respect and just an awareness to take care of the things that are in the house." Berkus continues, "I think it's a mix of teaching our kids that they need to respect and honor the things that we've worked so hard for and the things that make their environment beautiful, and at the same time being realistic about the fact that we're not going to live in a padded cell until our kids are 10 years old.
No one's going to enjoy that."
Jenna Peffley ; LIVING ROOM: 1970s Soriana Sofa by Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Cassina from Habité ; 1950s Italian wall sconce from Objet d’art Alexandre Ferucci ; early 20th-century French Louis XVI style carved fruitwood daybed with ticking cushions from Blend Interiors ; 18th-century English hall chair from Stamford Antiques Center; 1950s Italian floor lamp from Pasadena Art & Antiques
Even at the tender age of three-and-a-half, Poppy already has a vocabulary for design. "We took her to a project that we just completed, and there's a little girl who lives there that she's friends with," Berkus turns to Brent as he recounts the story, and their eyes both light up at the memory. "Poppy came home and told everybody exactly what her friend had in her room, down to the color of the wallpaper, and it was the craziest thing. We didn't realize that she was taking it all in, because we didn't discuss it with her."
Poppy is also very specific about their own house and knows if something has been moved or rearranged. "There was one little fish bench that we had in the TV room, and we kept moving it out," says Berkus. "But I would come back into the room later, and it would be back, and I would say 'Why is that bench here?' She kept bringing it back in and would tell me, 'It goes right here.' She's just aware."
Jenna Peffley ; FIREPLACE: 1950s Italian suede chair from an Italian antique fair; Jacque Adnet iron candle holders
Seeing Berkus and Brent at home with their two young children, it's clear they are very active parents and involved in the kids's day-to-day lives. Their offices are located in the separate "coach house" located at the back of their property, so they can be very hands-on parents. And despite insanely busy work schedules, both strive for balance. It's refreshing to hear that they haven't figured out that elusive work/life balance yet either. "To be frank with you, I'm still trying to figure it out," Brent says, unapologetic.
"Work is intense. We have the luxury of our office in the coach house here in L.A., so I get to see the kids when they come home, but I'm still trying to figure out the balance of it all."
One thing Berkus credits his husband for is setting the tone of the house. As soon as he gets up each morning, Brent gets the environment ready for the kids with candles, music, and breakfast. "It changes the energy, and the kids just feel more relaxed, you know?" Berkus says smiling. Then, they both take Poppy to school in the morning and schedule their day around that. "Jeremiah's definitely middle-of-the-night daddy and early morning daddy, and I'm the more nighttime daddy like bath time and story time," Berkus explains.
Jenna Peffley ; LIVING ROOM: 16" Feu de Bois Candle from Voyage et Cie
With so much of their day-to-day spent together, from the office to home, how do they make it work and find the time to keep the romance alive? They both express how critical date night is, but beyond that, they each believe in quality time alone. For example, Brent loves to channel Demi Moore in his own pottery studio, which he explains is "deeply therapeutic." He says, "I like to close the door, turn the music up, and light every candle known to man." Brent also makes time to meditate in the morning, relishing what he can discover about himself with just 30 minutes of alone time.
For Berkus, alone time means a half hour of self-care, such as a manicure or foot massage, which reenergizes him. But, he says, "It's hard because I'd rather spend time with the kids or him (Brent) than alone. You walk out the door, and the nanny's giving Oskar a bottle, and that's a decision as well. Do you want to go get a foot massage, or do you want to give your son a bottle? It's never an easy call."
Admittedly, the parenting struggle is real (who can relate?) There is no clear path or way to avoid the guilt when you're not with your children, but as Berkus explains, we can't be fully present with them if we're not fully present with ourselves.
Berkus admits that he's better at finding that quote-unquote alone time than his husband. "This was something that we struggled with when we first got married," he says. "I'm intrinsically much more selfish outwardly than Jeremiah. I really do believe, and I know myself well enough to know that at 47 years old, if I start feeling like I'm not taking care of myself, not eating well, I'm not working out, I'm not caring for myself, my skin or my hands or my feet or my body, I definitely am not present in a way that I want to be.
I'm distracted."
That old air travel adage to put your own oxygen mask on first really rings true for Berkus. "I believe in that," he says, adamant. "I live that. I will maintain my own sense of self first so that I can be present and contribute in the way that I know I'm capable of." Putting yourself first also applies to their relationship and parenting style. "Our relationship is what everything in this house is born from," he tells me. "If we're good, we're getting along, and we're open with one another and vulnerable with one another, the whole house runs beautifully."
Brent agrees. "I mean, everybody I've ever spoken to has basically told me that the kids come first, and that's not our truth. It's not. It doesn't work because we are the birthplace of all of it. We are the beginning of the ripple in this house. And I feel like we're trained to think that that is a really selfish thing to say, but it's not." At that, Berkus puts his hand on Brent's shoulder and says something incredibly moving, "We'd walk through fire for our kids, but we'd walk through it holding hands." I'm covered in goosebumps at this point, by the way.
"If we're not right, the whole house feels like it's on the tilt, so we are very cognizant of that, plus this is where it all started," adds Brent. "It was about the two of us."
Jenna Peffley ; MEDITATION ROOM: 1950s Italian chairs from Hollywood at Home ; Marble Gueridon side table by Mangiarotti from La Galerie Moderne ; 19th-century English glass light fixture from Stewart Galleries ; wooden coffee table from Pasadena Antiques and Design
"We're very sensitive to each other's moods though," Berkus admits. "Jeremiah can be the barometer of the home if he's in a bad mood or upset about something, and vice versa. We both know that we both have the power to throw it and throw it for the whole day so we're sensitive to that. We really are aware of that. You have to work at that vulnerability; you've got to walk in that door vulnerable."
Despite their celebrity clientele and status, the most surprising thing about Berkus and Brent is their straightforward and candid responses to my line of questioning. They sit in their vulnerability with a level of comfort I'm not used to seeing in anyone, let alone people of their stature. They don't hesitate to answer my personal questions about their family, parenting style, and relationship with honesty, integrity, and frankness.
Jenna Peffley ; KITCHEN: 1960s French bar stools from Blend Interiors ; 19th-century French lanterns from Antiques on Old Plank Road ; 1950s Italian table lamp from Oz shop; DINING ROOM: antique iron arm chairs; 19th-century English dining table from Spencer Swaffer Antique s; Alabaster Pendant Lamp; 1950s French candle holders
When I ask them about how they are able to communicate and conduct their relationship with vulnerability, Berkus is quick to quote one of his mentors, Maya Angelou. On Oprah years ago, an audience member asked the famous poet what she thought the most important thing you could do as a parent was. Angelou said, "Do your eyes light up when your child enters the room?" That's something Berkus and Brent strive for. "The biggest thing we try to do the second our kids walk in the house is ask ourselves, do our faces light up?
Are we excited to see them?" he tells me with fervor. "Which we do every time. We're always excited, but we make sure to stop what we're doing and say hello. So we have to remind each other to do that for one another as well. It's just so nice to feel seen as a child."
Despite their similarities and sensitivities, they're both quick to admit their differences. Berkus stresses how distinctly different they are as people, which advantageously has also helped them craft separate careers. "We cross over when we can and when it's appropriate, whether it was the show (they host Nate and Jeremiah by Design on TLC) or the [Living Spaces] furniture collection, and that's the fun stuff," he says. "That's when you just get to get in there and enjoy each other and create together, which we love to do."
Jenna Peffley
Outside of the creative projects they do together, they also run their own self-titled interior design businesses—Nate Berkus Associates is based in Chicago, while Jeremiah Brent Design is L.A.-based. They are quick to remark that while their design approach are distinct, however, they do have one thing in common.
"We both have a tremendous respect for things that are made by hand," Berkus says. "When you fill a home with wood that was carved by hand and pillows that were knit or woven by hand and rugs that were loomed by hand and metal tables that were crafted by hand, even in a home of this scale, you're automatically relaxed because you can set something down on anything and everything has a patina, everything has a layer, everything feels timeworn and not precious, and that is a huge common ground between the two of us." As Brent quips, "You can't hurt anything in this house, which we think is so important."
Jenna Peffley ; LIBRARY: 1970s Italian marble coffee table by Angelo Mangiarotti; 1950s French bronze saucer light fixture from Pavilion Antiques ; velvet sofa from Lawson Fenning ; Shell mirror by Matthias Vriens-McGrath from Atelier MVM ; FAMILY ROOM: Liv Arm Chair by Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent from Living Spaces
Looking around the house, you can also quickly decipher that they're both fairly color-averse, too, erring on the side of neutrals with a hint of greige (a trendy gray and beige combination). Regarding color preferences, Berkus skews darker and moodier while Brent generally skews lighter and brighter. When I raise the topic of color and elude to Berkus favoring color over Brent, he was quick to dispel my assumption. "No, I've actually always been drawn to a lack of color," he affirms. "I remember my first apartment in Chicago, I could barely afford a sofa and I had no color; it was black and white and tan and gray.
So I think both of us find a common ground in that. I love color for other people."
Berkus defines the biggest differences in their style: And it's that Brent is very modern, and Berkus is über-traditional. He laughs that his taste would lead him toward a weird Venetian-painted finish while Brent would be into "some sort of weird geometric stone shape, and I'm like yuck." However, it's the combination of their aesthetics, that modern-traditional fusion, that is really where the sweet spot lives and why they have seen overwhelming success in their television show and furniture collection.
Jenna Peffley ; BEDROOM: Cloud Platform Slipcovered Bed from Restoration Hardware ; 1960s vintage Italian floor lamp from Galerie Half ; 1970s Italian black and white painted iron tables from Stewart Galleries ; 1970s George Pelletier White Ceramic Suspension Pendant Light from Harter Galerie ; Maria Pergay French steel table from Pavilion Antiques ; Bedding, pillows, and throw all from Restoration Hardware
"It's also just relatable," Berkus says. "I mean, I think that bridge between the two makes it real for people. Not everybody wants to live in an Elizabethan castle or a super-stark modern Victorian home, which, by the way, is my favorite." I nod my head in agreement and remark that most people don't want to live in a gallery, but suddenly Brent pipes up with "which I would love."
Berkus laughs, "Yeah, left to your own devices you would do that. You'd be like, What do you mean? We have two little kids on this stone monolithic daybed. It's a perfect place. They can just lay down on this slab of black marble. I think that the balance is we love the same things, but we showcase them differently." Brent pauses, then adds, "Yeah, and we combine them differently. We push each other on that."
Jenna Peffley ; BATHROOM: 19th-century Louis XVI chair in brown velvet; Kilim wool rug from Mexico
We continue chatting through design styles we admire, Berkus waxes lyrical on his "mad respect" for textile designers like Lisa Fine, Carolina Irving, Penny Morrison, and a love of embroidery or block printing out of the old French houses. Seeing how different they both are in their work and what drives them as creatives suggests that maybe, opposites really do attract.
"We want to create spaces that represent the people who inhabit them and the moments that they're going to have and experience within those spaces," Berkus says. "There's really some tremendous power in living in a home that rises up to greet you." Ain't that the truth.
Jenna Peffley ; GUEST BEDROOM: Anthropologie Campaign Canopy Bed Frame; 1930s French velvet slipper chairs; 1950s wire coffee table; and 19th-century alabaster pendant light all from Blend Interiors ; NURSERY: 1970s American chrome dresser with changing top from RH Baby & Child ; Wicker bullhead by Javier Sanchez Medina
We wrap up the formal part of our interview and make our way to the library (which they tell me "sounds fancy, but we're not fancy") to film the video. As they settle into black leather club chairs, I'm in awe of how familiar and comfortable they are in front of the camera. I shouldn't be surprised because they've been on much bigger sets compared to this one. Their ease and relaxed nature around so many strangers, especially when answering this stranger's existential questions about life, love, and hopes for their children's future, really set this couple apart.
Berkus and Brent are the real deal. They are madly in love with each other and their children, and it's humbling to be in the company of two people who seem to have nothing to hide, who aren't afraid to stand in their true selves and ditch their glossy identities to bare it all for the world to see. Frankly, it's a breath of fresh air.
Photographer: Jenna Peffley
Photography Assistants: Jordan Jennings and Justin Dunn
Videographer: Samuel Schultz
Video Assistant: Jeremy Tanksley
Sound Engineer: Dennis Schweitzer
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Safety First Nabholz 2018-11-15T14:38:30+00:00
Our safety record is no accident.
Employee, client, and community safety comes first in everything we do at Nabholz. Our “zero-incident philosophy” is more than just a goal. It’s a commitment based on our moral obligation to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with our jobsites returns home in the same healthy condition in which they arrived.
Nabholz’ safety program has earned two national awards from the United States Department of Labor. We have achieved Level One Status in the AGC-OSHA Partnership program, which recognizes our safety performance record and leadership in protecting the lives and health of our team members. This exceptional safety record is due to the effort and commitment of all employees, and the benefits extend to everyone involved, including our clients.
For 2015, Nabholz' Total Recordable Incident Rate was 66% lower than the industry average.
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Maintaining a mindset that every accident is preventable, and “zero incident” is achievable.
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Immune Theranostics
EVAN A. SCOTT
As understanding improves about how the immune system functions, engineers can begin employing principles of rational design to modulate immune responses for therapeutic applications. Key tools in this frontier of immunoengineering have emerged from biomaterials and nanoscale science, such as theranostics: the combined delivery of therapeutic and diagnostic agents. By providing a means of tracking and quantifying cells that are targeted and modulated during vaccination and immunotherapy, theranostics makes it possible to approach the immune system less as a mysterious “black box” and more as an interlinked network of cells and signaling molecules that can be mapped for improved reproducibility and understanding. Immune theranostics holds promise for realizing technologies that harness the full potential of immunotherapy in the treatment of a wide range of inflammatory disorders.
The immune system is a dynamic and highly responsive network of bioactive molecules, cells, and tissues. It must continuously maintain the homeostasis of its host body within a strict set of physicochemical boundaries while being ever ready to address an equally complex and evolving repertoire of invading pathogens and heterogeneous cancers. Adding to this complexity is the uniqueness of each patient’s immune system—women, men, children, neonates, the elderly, and the diabetic can each have distinct immune responses to the same stimuli. Furthermore, prior exposure to particular inflammatory molecules and conditions, such as certain foods or regional infections, can have significant impacts, even preventing allergic reactions or making some vaccines ineffective in specific parts of the world.
While the protective abilities of the immune system have long been tapped for the generation of vaccines, its potential to be directed toward the treatment of cancer and inflammatory disorders has been explored only relatively recently in the form of immunotherapy. But what methods are available to controllably and reproducibly modulate this system, which varies from person to person and is based on sex, age, and disease state? To address this need, immunoengineers apply principles of rational design, biomaterials science, nanoscale science, systems analysis, and numerous other engineering disciplines to better assess, control, and customize immune responses for safe and reproducible therapeutic applications.
A NEW FRONTIER FOR ENGINEERING: RATIONAL IMMUNOMODULATION
Immunoengineering is a relatively new field, but its concepts have always been a core component of biomaterials science. Materials development for biological implants and in vivo controlled delivery have historically focused on minimizing inflammation. Biomaterials are therefore usually optimized to inhibit the activation of inflammatory immune cell populations in tissues and biological fluids, to decrease toxicity, increase the therapeutic efficacy of delivered agents, and extend the lifetime of implanted devices.
Now, instead of a focus on preventing inflammation, advances in the development of nanoscale biomaterials (nanobiomaterials, NBMs1) permit the design of materials to directly elicit therapeutically beneficial responses from the immune system (Allen et al. 2016; Scott et al. 2017). The immune system interacts with NBMs based on a never-ending battle with viruses. Nanoscale lipid vesicles released by immune cells are essential components of cell–cell communication and signaling, and biomimicry of these nanostructures presents a pathway for probing, modulating, and monitoring immune responses.
With these developments theranostics—the combined delivery of therapeutic and diagnostic agents—has emerged as a vital tool for identifying and tracking immune cells that are modulated by delivered drugs and immunostimulants (Allen et al. 2018; Karabin et al. 2018). “Immunotheranostic” strategies are significantly enhancing the ability of engineers to reproducibly generate immune responses by monitoring which components are modulated at the organ and cellular level during immunotherapy and vaccination (Du et al. 2017, 2018).
1 NBMS are broadly defined as any biomaterial with at least one external dimension that is less than 1,000 nm.
PREVIOUS METHODS OF VACCINE DEVELOPMENT: TREATING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AS A BLACK BOX
Vaccination is fundamentally the process of training the immune system to recognize and eliminate pathogens either prophylactically or therapeutically and can thus be considered one of the first forms of immunotherapy. Although it may seem obvious that immunology should be a key component of vaccine design, this has not always been the case.
Rational vaccine design requires an understanding of the immune system that has not yet been achieved, but the urgency to aid the sick and prevent the spread of infection has presented no alternative other than the use of trial-and-error methods. As a result, most immunization strategies were developed by treating the immune system as a black box. Antigens (molecular components of pathogens) and adjuvants (“danger signals” that stimulate inflammatory cells) are randomly combined in formulations that serve as the input into the system. The output from the black box is the (hopefully) lasting and protective immune response. With little understanding of the mechanism by which antigens and adjuvants achieve this output, formulations are selected that generate the safest and most effective prevention or removal of infection, with lasting immunological memory to respond quickly to future pathogen exposure.
But complex cell–cell interactions occur, and dozens of signaling molecules known as cytokines are released by inflammatory cells during an immunization. It is critical to know which cells contribute to these responses and whether the same cells can be reproducibly stimulated across different human populations. Importantly, different immune cells express different combinations of cytokines, often in amounts proportional to the extent of their exposure to the adjuvant, and this network of activated inflammatory cells and released cytokines forms an emergent system that can be tailored for specific therapeutic applications.
By employing targeted NBMs to control and monitor which immune cells are modulated during vaccination, theranostics provides a means to explore this black box to better correlate the input vaccine or immunomodulatory formulation with the output immune response.
ENGINEERING NANOBIOMATERIALS FOR TARGETED IMMUNOMODULATION
NBMs are key tools in immunoengineering and have attracted much attention for their ability to deliver therapeutics and imaging agents to specific cells and tissues (Allen et al. 2016; Scott et al. 2017). This versatility has demonstrated improved efficacy and deployment of vaccine formulations by providing triggered or bioresponsive mechanisms for controlled release, transporting combinations of bioactives with diverse solubility, and allowing control over reproducibility, speed, and cost of production (Scott et al. 2017).
Among the range of available NBMs, self-assembled NBMs composed of synthetic amphiphilic polymers are especially advantageous for vaccination and immunotherapy because of their versatility in chemistry and structure (Allen et al. 2016). These traits allow better mimicry of viruses, which possess physicochemical and structural characteristics that dictate their interactions and processing by critical immune cells known as professional antigen presenting cells (APCs).
Professional APCs—which include dendritic cells, macrophages, and B cells—are the most frequent targets of immunomodulatory NBMs because of their potency for cytokine release and T cell activation. T cells are the effector cells of the immune system that can directly kill virus-infected or cancerous cells (cytotoxic T cells) as well as direct or enhance functions of other immune cells (helper T cells).
Using a military hierarchy as an analogy, T cells can be considered both soldiers and noncombat support troops while APCs are the generals that direct their action. NBMs function as a direct line of communication to the generals by alerting them of imminent danger (adjuvant) and identifying targets (antigen) for elimination. After internalization by APCs, NBMs are degraded in intracellular compartments that contain a variety of enzymes and redox mediators (Owens and Peppas 2006), allowing transported payloads to modulate APC function for the activation of T cells.
THERANOSTICS AS A TOOL TO IMPROVE VACCINE DESIGN AND REPRODUCIBILITY
Continued progress in theranostics will allow early detection of disease, prevent unintended side effects of drugs, decrease the frequency and amount of administered drugs, and allow quantitative assessment of the accuracy of drug delivery in individual patients. Immunotheranostic nanomedicine may thus revolutionize treatments for numerous inflammatory disorders, including cancer and heart disease, by providing powerful new approaches not only for therapeutic delivery and diagnosis but also for personalized medicine and clinically relevant assessment of therapeutic efficacy.
Using viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens as inspiration, biomimetic NBMs can be engineered with physiochemical properties selected to stimulate or suppress specific APC populations while marking them for detection and quantification via multiple diagnostic modalities. As an example, theranostic delivery of a drug regimen to reduce vascular inflammation in patients with cardiovascular disease could allow a clinician to monitor the patient’s progress during treatment. Since not all patients will have the same response to anti-inflammatory drugs, the clinician could adjust the treatment as necessary by monitoring the levels of critical inflammatory cells in the patient’s arteries. NBMs targeting dendritic cells may serve such a function, as the level of these APCs in vascular lesions directly correlates with the risk of rupture and vascular occlusion (Bobryshev 2010). There is currently no noninvasive method to detect
such unstable lesions in patients, many of whom could suffer a heart attack or stroke without warning.
ENGINEERING NBMS FOR USE WITH DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
NBMs can be engineered to be amenable to a variety of diagnostic methods depending on the specific need. Commonly employed imaging modalities include single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), positron emission tomography (PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and fluorescence/luminescence spectroscopy. MRI stands out for safety during repeated use, in contrast to techniques requiring high doses of radiation like SPECT and PET. PET has superior spatial resolution (4–5 mm) to SPECT (10–15 mm) and high sensitivity that can detect picomolar tracer concentrations. Although lower resolution than PET, MRI enhanced with contrast agents (e.g., gadolinium-conjugated NBMs and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles) can be used to characterize various features of targeted tissues.
While fluorescence is impractical for clinical applications because of poor tissue penetration, it enables unprecedented quantitative analysis of cellular targeting in animal models, where organs and cells can be extracted for analysis by flow cytometry. This immunotheranostic strategy significantly enhances the ability to reproducibly elicit immune responses by monitoring which components are modulated at the cellular level during the development of vaccines and immunotherapies (Dowling et al. 2017).
CONCLUSIONS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Theranostic NBMs hold great promise for diagnostic imaging and controlled delivery of therapeutics during immunotherapy, providing a much-needed method for mapping and understanding the complex network of inflammatory cells that contribute to elicited immune responses.
The immediate future directions of theranostics will likely focus on two critical issues. First, APCs will nonspecifically remove NBMs from circulation regardless of surface-conjugated targeting moieties like antibodies and peptides, making selective APC targeting difficult to achieve. Avoiding uptake by off-target APC populations will require more advanced engineering of the nano/biointerface, such as precisely controlling the surface density and affinity of multiple targeting moieties (Nel et al. 2009), incorporating inhibitory signals like the CD47 (“don’t eat me”) peptide (Rodriguez et al. 2013), and optimizing NBM structure and size (Yi et al. 2016).
Second, the scalable self-assembly of monodisperse NBMs that mimic the complex nanoarchitectures of viruses remains a challenge. Current methods usually involve impractically complex polymers, low yield of the desired nanostructure, and difficulty with therapeutic loading, particularly dual loading of hydrophobic
imaging agents and structurally sensitive water-soluble biologics. Recent advances in the commercially scalable technique of flash nanoprecipitation have demonstrated the scalable assembly of complex self-assembled NBMs from poly(ethylene glycol)-bl-poly(propylene sulfide) amphiphilic block copolymers (Allen et al. 2017). This method of impinging organic and aqueous phases in confined impingement jet mixers achieves highly reproducible and customizable nanoprecipitation conditions for the fabrication of polymersomes and bicontinuous nanospheres (Allen et al. 2018; Bobbala et al. 2018), which are unique NBMs capable of transporting lipophilic and water-soluble payloads simultaneously.
Allen S, Liu YG, Scott E. 2016. Engineering nanomaterials to address cell-mediated inflammation in atherosclerosis. Regenerative Engineering and Translational Medicine 2:37–50.
Allen S, Osorio O, Liu YG, Scott E. 2017. Facile assembly and loading of theranostic polymersomes via multi-impingement flash nanoprecipitation. Journal of Controlled Release 262:91–103.
Allen SD, Liu Y-G, Bobbala S, Cai L, Hecker PI, Temel R, Scott EA. 2018. Polymersomes scalably fabricated via flash nanoprecipitation are non-toxic in non-human primates and associate with leukocytes in the spleen and kidney following intravenous administration. Nano Research 11:5689–5703.
Bobbala S, Allen SD, Scott EA. 2018. Flash nanoprecipitation permits versatile assembly and loading of polymeric bicontinuous cubic nanospheres. Nanoscale 10:5078–5088.
Bobryshev YV. 2010. Dendritic cells and their role in atherogenesis. Laboratory Investigation 90:970–984.
Dowling DJ, Scott EA, Scheid A, Bergelson I, Joshi S, Pietrasanta C, Brightman S, Sanchez-Schmitz G, Van Haren SD, Ninkovic J, and 8 others. 2017. Toll-like receptor 8 agonist nanoparticles mimic immunomodulating effects of the live BCG vaccine and enhance neonatal innate and adaptive immune responses. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 140:1339–1350.
Du FF, Liu YG, Scott EA. 2017. Immunotheranostic polymersomes modularly assembled from tetra-block and diblock copolymers with oxidation-responsive fluorescence. Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering 10:357–370.
Du F, Bobbala S, Yi S, Scott EA. 2018. Sequential intracellular release of water-soluble cargos from shell-crosslinked polymersomes. Journal of Controlled Release 282:90–100.
Karabin NB, Allen S, Kwon HK, Bobbala S, Firlar E, Shokuhfar T, Shull KR, Scott EA. 2018. Sustained micellar delivery via inducible transitions in nanostructure morphology. Nature Communications 9:624.
Nel AE, Madler L, Velegol D, Xia T, Hoek EM, Somasundaran P, Klaessig F, Castranova V, Thompson M. 2009. Understanding biophysicochemical interactions at the nano-bio interface. Nature Materials 8:543–557.
Owens DE, Peppas NA. 2006. Opsonization, biodistribution, and pharmacokinetics of polymeric nanoparticles. International Journal of Pharmaceutics 307:93–102.
Rodriguez PL, Harada T, Christian DA, Pantano DA, Tsai RK, Discher DE. 2013. Minimal “self” peptides that inhibit phagocytic clearance and enhance delivery of nanoparticles. Science 339:971–975.
Scott EA, Karabin NB, Augsornworawat P. 2017. Overcoming immune dysregulation with immuno-engineered nanobiomaterials. Annual Review of Biomedical Engineering 19:57–84.
Yi S, Allen SD, Liu YG, Ouyang BZ, Li X, Augsornworawat P, Thorp EB, Scott EA. 2016. Tailoring nanostructure morphology for enhanced targeting of dendritic cells in atherosclerosis. ACS Nano 10:11290–11303.
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This volume presents papers on the topics covered at the National Academy of Engineering's 2018 US Frontiers of Engineering Symposium. Every year the symposium brings together 100 outstanding young leaders in engineering to share their cutting-edge research and innovations in selected areas. The 2018 symposium was held September 5-7 and hosted by MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, Massachusetts. The intent of this book is to convey the excitement of this unique meeting and to highlight innovative developments in engineering research and technical work.
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Quantum Computers: Are We There Yet? - Grace Metcalfe and Jerry Chow 3–4
Quantum Computing: What It Is, Why We Want It, and How We're Trying to Get It - Sara Gamble 5–8
Quantum Algorithms: Promise and Perspective - Shelby Kimmel 9–12
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Quantum Simulation: Advances, Platforms, and Applications - Norman Yao 19–24
THE ROLE OF ENGINEERING IN THE FACE OF CONFLICT AND DISASTER 25–26
The Role of Engineering in the Face of Conflict and Disaster - Francesca D'Arcangelo and Mira Olson 27–28
Engineering for the People: Putting Peace, Social Justice, and Environmental Protection at the Heart of All Engineering - Darshan Mukesh Arvinda Karwat 29–36
Combining Formal and Informal Structures in Crisis Response - Willow Brugh, Galit Sorokin, and Gerald R. Scott 37–48
USAID Approaches to Engineering Innovation and Disaster Relief - Marissa Jablonski 49–54
RESILIENT AND RELIABLE INFRASTRUCTURE 55–56
Resilient and Reliable Infrastructure - Julie Pietrzak and Iris Tien 57–58
Communicating Advanced Infrastructure Resiliency Analytics to Diverse Groups of Stakeholders - Josh Vertalka 59–64
Climate Change andInfrastructure Resilience - Firas Saleh 65–72
THERANOSTICS 73–74
Theranostics - Rebekah Drezek and Darrell Irvine 75–76
Developing Targeted Theranostic Nanoparticles: Challenges and Potential Solutions - Andrew Tsourkas 77–82
Synthetic Biomarkers for Cancer Detection and Diagnosis - Ester J. Kwon 83–86
Immune Theranostics - Evan A. Scott 87–92
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Arizona’s Paid Sick Leave Law, Part II: The “Same Hourly Rate,” Attendance, and Coverage Questions
Arizona’s new paid sick leave law—Proposition 206 or The Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act—will go into effect on July 1, 2017. While we previously explained key components of the law, the Act left many important questions unanswered. Since the law passed, the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) has crafted a limited set of proposed regulations, which remain subject to review and approval by the state attorney general or the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council. In addition, the ICA has created a myriad of interpretive frequently asked questions (FAQs), which can be accessed on its website.
This three-part blog series examines the ICA’s current proposed regulations and FAQs while sharing insights and highlighting key employer questions about the law. The first article in the series, “Arizona’s Paid Sick Leave Law, Part I: Accrual and Usage Issues,” covered issues involving paid sick time accrual and usage. Part two will cover the law’s “same hourly rate” requirement, discuss attendance policies and rewards programs under the Act, and explain which employees the Act covers.
The “Same Hourly Rate” Requirement
The Act (at A.R.S §23-371(D)) defines earned paid sick time as time that is compensated at the “same hourly rate and with the same benefits, including health care benefits, as the employee normally earns during hours worked” Under the proposed section proposed R20-5-1202, this “means the same hourly rate that an employee earns for the workweek in which the employee uses earned paid sick time and which is no less than minimum wage.”
The ICA recognized that incentive compensation schemes, shift differentials, and premiums meant to compensate employees for work performed under differing conditions (e.g., the night shift), as well as exempt salaried employees, pose difficulties for employers seeking to provide paid sick time off at the “same hourly rate.” Therefore, the ICA has proposed regulations that apply the following methods for determining same hourly rates for PST:
Employees with a Single Hourly Rate: For employees paid on the basis of a single hourly rate, the paid sick time rate must be equivalent to the same hourly rate the employee would have earned for the period in which the sick time is used. For instance, if an employee’s hourly rate is $15 per hour, the employer is required to pay the employee $15 for each hour of earned paid sick time.
Multiple Hourly Rates: If discernable, the employer is required to pay a multi-rate employee the actual hourly wages that the employee would have earned for the period of time in which the sick time is used. If the employee’s wage is not discernable, the employer must pay an hourly rate equivalent to the weighted average of all hourly rates of pay during the previous pay period.
Salaried Employees: Employers must pay a salaried employee an hourly rate equal to the employee’s total wages earned during the pay period covered by the salary, divided by the number of hours agreed to be worked in the pay period for which the salary is intended to compensate (paid time off = pay period wages divided by number of hours). For a salaried employee whose work hours vary from week to week, the employee is presumed to work 40 hours in each workweek.
Commissioned Employees: For employees paid on a commission, piece-rate, or fee-for-service basis, the same hourly rate shall be determined in the following order of priority, but shall in no case be less than the minimum wage rate:
The hourly rate of pay agreed upon by the employer and employee if an hourly rate of pay was previously established.
The wages that the employee would have been paid, if known, for the period of time in which earned paid sick time is used.
A reasonable estimation of the wages that the employee would have been paid for the period of time in which the earned paid sick time is used.
The weighted average of all hourly rates of pay during the previous 90 days, if the employee worked regularly during the previous 90-day period.
The definition of “same hourly rate” does not include: additions to an employee’s base rate of pay for overtime or holiday pay; bonuses or other types of incentive pay; and tips or gifts. This definition excludes gifts of non-cash equivalents such as theater tickets or charitable merchandise. The definition does include shift differentials and premiums meant to compensate an employee for work performed under differing conditions (e.g., hazard pay, night shift, etc.).
Pending further clarification and finalization of this regulation, questions remain concerning the proper calculation of “same hourly rate.” For example, in the case of 100 percent commissioned employees, it is unclear whether an employer may establish an hourly rate (no less than the Arizona minimum wage) exclusively for purposes of determining the hourly rate to pay employees for PST. While the ICA is still evaluating this issue, indications from the ICA’s notice of proposed rulemaking hearing on June 5, 2016 suggest that an employer can establish such a wage rate for exactly that purpose. Employers should determine such rates at the inception of the employment relationship and further address them in written policies and/or an employee handbook.
Salaried Exempt Workers
The ICA’s recently added FAQs include one that says the “Act does not exempt any professions or ranges of salary from the earned paid sick time provisions.” This has raised some eyebrows in regards to the Act’s application to FLSA exempt salaried workers for whom deductions from salary, except in very limited circumstances, are typically impermissible under federal law. Absent further clarification (and provided the proposed regulation remains unchanged), employers should record salaried exempt employees’ accrued PST for accrual and use purposes in the manner described in the proposed regulation. However, we are unaware of any basis for paying exempt salaried employees additional compensation for paid sick leave taken in accordance with the Act if such time off does not result in a reduction of the employee’s guaranteed salary. Of course, a deduction from salary due to taking time off under the Act necessarily would require additional compensation.
The proposed regulation also does not address the question of what rate of pay PST should be calculated in a year-end buy-back situation. Because the employer is buying back unused PST, there is no actual “period used.” Therefore questions remain as to whether that rate should be deemed as the week in which the buy-back occurs, the previous 90 days, a weighted average of the previous benefit year, or some other calculus.
Benefits Accrual
Although ICA has not elaborated on what is meant by “with the same benefits, including health care benefits,” informally ICA indicates that a PST day off should be treated the same as a day worked for purposes of healthcare insurance benefits accruals. In other words, if an employer pays all, or a share, of an employee’s health insurance premiums based on actual hours worked, PST time off should be treated exactly the same. Similarly, deductions for an employee’s share of premiums also may be deducted from PST compensation.
Attendance Policies
The Act and FAQs specifically prohibit employers from imposing adverse consequences for using PST, even if they arise out of a no-fault attendance policy. However, the ICA has informally indicated that “rewards” programs (such as one that provides a bonus or other benefit for perfect attendance) would not run afoul of the Act’s adverse action or retaliation provisions.
Coverage Questions
Employees Working Outside of Arizona
Are they entitled to benefits? The Act does not address whether employees of Arizona employers who work outside of Arizona are entitled to paid sick time under the Act. The ICA contemplates additional legislative or judicial guidance, but in the meantime notes in a FAQ that, absent such guidance, it does not intend to enforce the Act with regard to employees who work outside of Arizona. Thus, employees who live and work outside of Arizona likely would not be entitled to receive benefits under the Act, as most Arizona statutes do not have “extraterritorial” application.
Do they affect employee headcount totals? The ICA has issued a FAQ that says an Arizona employer’s non-Arizona employees should not be included in calculating that employer’s total employee headcount for earned paid sick time purposes. For example, Super Duper Arizona Corporation has 22 employees across three states—14 Arizona employees, five Colorado employees, and three Nevada employees. Because this employer has fewer than 15 employees working within Arizona, it need only provide up to 24 hours of paid sick time to those employees.
Arizona Employees Transferred Out of State
Although the ICA has not weighed in on this issue, we believe employees who work for an employer in Arizona (and who have accrued PST) during a benefit year, but who are transferred to an out-of-state location working for the employer during that same benefit year would not be entitled to continue accruing PST following the transfer, but would be entitled to keep and use up the accrued PST after the transfer. In such cases, employers may consider paying out any remaining unused accrued PST at the end of the benefit year to avoid keeping the PST on the books.
Does the Act Apply on Tribal Land?
According to the ICA, the Act does not apply to tribal employers on tribal land unless a tribe voluntarily subjects itself to the Act
The Act does not address whether employees of (non-tribal) Arizona employers who work on tribal lands are subject to coverage under the Act. However, the ICA has issued a FAQ stating that absent legislative or judicial guidance, the ICA does not intend to enforce the Act against Arizona employers in regards to employees working on tribal lands. Presumably, we can assume the same head-count procedure used for non-Arizona employees applies to counting employees working on tribal land when tallying the employer’s total employees.
Stay tuned for part three of this blog series, which covers the Act’s record-keeping requirements, issues that may emerge with shifting employment relationships, and tips for drafting employment policies.
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On the paper trail
Nature volume 449, page 508 (04 October 2007) | Download Citation
The National Science Foundation's efforts to audit time-keeping could serve a useful purpose.
Griping about the paperwork involved in grant proposals is a popular pastime in academia. And there will doubtless be plenty more complaints in the United States as the National Science Foundation (NSF) launches an audit of how accurately researchers at 30 universities report the time spent on their research projects — a practice known as 'effort reporting' (see page 512).
US scientists already do plenty of bookkeeping on their federal grants, and the NSF's more rigorous requirements for them to account for their time are unlikely to be well received. Science, after all, thrives on researchers being free to explore fresh avenues of discovery without being hampered by too much bureaucracy. A careful balance must be struck between agencies and the scientists to whom they provide grant money, based on a degree of trust that funds will be used honestly and for the purposes described in the grant application.
Yet the NSF, with a budget of $6 billion, is now a major agency with a responsibility to the public to account for how that money is spent. So scientists should cooperate generously with the new audits, even if they cannot learn to love them.
Relatively little is known about how researchers spend their time using grant money. The NSF is trying to ensure that universities are supervising their researchers sufficiently and are thus avoiding flagrant abuse of the funding system. Two initial audits have uncovered sloppy record-keeping that could hint at a bigger problem. Auditors have found, for instance, that researchers say they expect to devote a certain percentage of their time on a particular grant-funded project, but then fail to keep track of the hours they actually do spend on it.
The NSF hasn't decided to conduct the audits arbitrarily. Whistleblowers at two universities highlighted cases in which researchers failed to tell the National Institutes of Health (NIH) about the amount of time they spent on projects it had funded. The universities involved subsequently repaid the money.
In the coming weeks, the NSF will finalize and release audits of five more major universities: these may bring to light further problems in the time-reporting system. As scientists complain about tight budgets and more competition for award money, they should support efforts to make sure that money is tracked accurately.
“Scientists should support efforts to make sure that money is tracked accurately.”
Faced with the paperwork involved in each grant application, and unsure of the details of how each project will actually pan out, researchers are often inclined to leave blank the line that requests an estimate of how much time they will spend on the project. But they should make every effort to provide this figure. It could, for instance, cut down on the number of unfortunate instances in which researchers over-commit to various proposals, and then fail to spend enough time on any of them. Eliminating this kind of overload should also help ensure that graduate students and postdocs get adequate guidance from their supervisors.
According to NSF auditors, grant reviewers are likely to start paying more attention to effort reporting on applications within the next few grant cycles. This would be a welcome development. Congress should give the NSF inspector-general's office the money it says it needs to hire more auditors. The NSF should not, of course, go overboard in persecuting competent researchers for minor violations of bureaucratic standards. But it should try to raise the level of compliance in effort reporting.
These NSF efforts may, in time, serve as an instructive template for the NIH, a far larger agency that has done little as yet to monitor its grantees' effort reporting. With so much money at stake, a little extra paperwork is not necessarily a bad idea.
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Carson High students learn ropes in tough emergency medical service class
News | April 12, 2016
Taylor Pettaway
tpettaway@nevadaappeal.com
EMT Stephanie Lockhart practices with the 'Jaws of Life' Saturday during a demonstration for CHS students.
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Carson City first responders are going back to class — to teach.
Carson High School students have been receiving lessons from the fire department learning how to be EMTs.
CHS juniors and seniors have the option to train as EMS and EMTs through Frank Sakelarios’ emergency medical service class.
This is the second year the class has been held, and students get the same training as a six-credit class at Western Nevada College. At the end of the year, the students have the option to take the national test to become a certified basic EMT.
The class size is small, with 6 in the EMT class and 15 in the first responder class, in order to ensure students can get the proper attention and training to receive their certificate. Sakelarios said they haven’t had a lot of students sign up for the class, for one because it’s new, but also because it’s a difficult class.
“It is a difficult class,” said senior Karen Becerra. “The tests aren’t like usual exams and it challenges you a lot, but you do a lot of hands on and I like seeing what they do (at the fire department and emergency room).”
“The word is out that this is a hard class,” Sakelarios added. “There’s no slacking off and there are no excuses. It’s you do or don’t.”
But the students enjoy the class and learning the basic EMT training.
“Every student I have talked to, they love it,” Sakelarios said. “They enjoy the class; the opportunities given and the skills learned because they are skills you can take with you the rest of your life whether you become an EMT or not.”
Along with Sakelarios, who’s a certified EMT, Carson City firefighter/paramedics Jeff Davies, Curtis Baker and Jon Pedrini also come to help teach the class.
The nearly two dozen students in the first responder and EMT class learn in and out of the classroom. They are taught all of the basic EMT skills such as how to extract a patient, how to take vitals and how to treat injuries with hands on training.
“They learn all the skills they need to have as EMTs,” Sakelarios said. “This class is fun to teach because you get to see them go from having some knowledge to understanding everything involved and putting it to use.”
The students are also required to do ride-alongs with the fire department and in the emergency room, and Sakelarios said it really helps students because when they come back, they have a better understanding if they want to continue with their EMT training after high school.
One of the on hand skills training the students receive is a vehicle extraction. The CHS students met at Fire Station 52 on College Parkway Saturday to learn about how to aid victims who are trapped in a vehicle.
The students learned how to talk to a victim to console them, how to get them onto the backboard and transported from the vehicle. Then they got the chance to witness how the firefighters disassemble a vehicle to extract a victim.
“We try to give them the best exposure as we can and give them as many scenarios so they can get as much experience as possible,” Sakelarios said.
The students also were able to learn how to take victims from the vehicle and learn how to load them onto CareFlight to transport them to the hospital.
“I have never put the backboard in the car and transported the victim, so learning to use all the equipment (is interesting),” said senior Gaby Palazzolo. “I think it is really cool because learning in the book is so much different than learning to do it out here.”
Sakelarios said this class isn’t only good for the students but the partnership with Fire Department has been beneficial for the firefighters as well.
“I think it has been a great experience for them too because it started out tentative based on their perception of high school kids,” Sakelarios said. “I think there was this perception that the kids couldn’t rise to the occasion and it was good for them to see that these kids do a great job and really work hard.”
The Sheriff’s Office also paid Carson High a visit this last week, with Deputy Josh Chaney of the Special Enforcement Team teaching the 9th grade health classes about the dangers of drugs in the community.
Each year the health class has members of the community teach the students about substance abuse and narcotics because it’s a better way for the students to learn, said health teacher Misty Guantonio.
“This does two things for the students,” Guantonio said. “It gets students to see the Sheriff’s Office as a resource and see them in a positive role. As for the instruction, it help students not hear redundant teachers so they get to hear a new voice for learning about the substance abuse and prevention unit.”
“This is just so much more valuable than just me sitting here teaching,” Guantonio added.
She said Chaney, along with School Resource Officer Dean Williams, were the perfect teachers because they were able to connect with the students and make them laugh while they learn.
“What is good is that he connects with the kids because he can talk like them and then they listen better and they respond better because he isn’t talking down to them,” Guantonio said.
The students learned about the main types of drugs the SET team sees around Carson City, how to identify them and what the effects of the drugs have on the body. Chaney also showed the students some photos from previous drug busts they have had, including busts of former Carson High students.
“It is here and it is available but it is very dangerous what this stuff can do,” Chaney told the students. “You can die from these.”
Chaney said it’s important to start teaching students about drug use in high school so they begin to recognize it and stay away from it.
“Drug users are becoming younger and younger,” Chaney said. “Most young people know that drugs are bad for them and illegal but they don’t really understand how much it takes over their lives. The more we can educate and inform, the more we are being proactive than reactive.”
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Bills seek thorough training, inspections at Nevada daycares
Government | May 30, 2017
Alison Noon
Lawmakers are moving forward with two bills that seek greater accountability at Nevada daycares.
Democratic Sen. Joyce Woodhouse of Henderson is scheduled to present a bill this week that would mandate 24 hours of training each year for anyone who works at a daycare of four or fewer children.
“There’s a difference between someone who’s providing care for friends and neighbors or even through word of mouth,” said Sen. Becky Harris, the one Republican who supported the bill in the Senate’s 13-8 vote last week. “I think, when you start expanding to where you need employees to help you with child care, you need to have some training in place.”
Opponents argue the mandate defeats the purpose of alleviating small daycares of the burden of licensing and regulation.
“I question the appropriateness of reaching into an individual’s home or play group and mandating the training take place,” said Sen. Ben Kieckhefer, a Reno Republican opposed to the bill. “I have concerns that we’re overreaching.”
The proposal does not include a way to enforce the training requirement at small daycare organizations.
Currently, child care facilities that care for 5 children or more are subject to state licensure, training, safety and oversight requirements, as well as annual inspections.
Woodhouse’s Senate Bill 189 would make those inspections more thorough — covering the health, safety and welfare of children, not just the facility’s sanitation.
It would also require state health officials to include serious drug crimes and convictions of driving under the influence in their background checks of daycare employees.
A separate bill would allow small daycares to voluntarily register with the state and subject themselves to background checks and other state oversight. Lawmakers transmitted Democratic Assemblywoman Amber Joiner’s Assembly Bill 346 to the governor on Saturday.
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PhD 1987, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Political Creativity: Reconfiguring Institutional Order and Change, University of Pennsylvania Press (2013). Ed., with Gerald Berk and Dennis Galvan. Co-authored introduction and conclusion with Berk and Galvan.
In the Shadow of Race: Jews, Latinos, and Immigrant Politics in the United States, University of Chicago Press (2007)
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Labor Visions and State Power: The Origins of Business Unionism in the United States. Princeton University Press (1993)
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“Formative Mappings, Political Trappings: Racial and Ethnic Histories in the United States,” with Edmund Fong. Handbook of Racial and Ethnic Politics in the United States. Ed. David Leal, Taeku Lee, and Mark Sawyer. (Oxford University Press, article published online 2015)
“From Birmingham to Baghdad: The Micropolitics of Partisan Identification,” with Joseph Lowndes in Political Creativity: Reconfiguring Institutional Order and Change (2013). Ed. with Gerald Berk and Dennis Galvan. University of Pennsylvania Press.
"Ethnicity: An American Genealogy," in Nancy Foner and George M. Fredrickson (eds.), Not Just Black and White: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Immigration, Race, and Ethnicity in the United States (Russell Sage, 2004)
"Whiteness: Theorizing Race, Eliding Ethnicity," International Labor and Working-Class History (2001)
Ethnicity and race in American politics
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Couple, 4 Grandkids Feared Dead in Mansion Fire
Tech exec Don Pyle, wife lived in 16K-square-foot Maryland home
By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff
Posted Jan 19, 2015 9:17 PM CST
Updated Jan 20, 2015 3:00 AM CST
Firefighters work to put out a fire at a home on Childs Point Road, Jan. 19, 2015, in Annapolis. (AP Photo/The Baltimore Sun, Tim Pratt)
(Newser) – Technology exec Don Pyle, his wife, and four grandchildren are feared dead in a huge blaze that destroyed a mansion in Annapolis. Some 85 firefighters spent hours early Monday morning battling the fire at the 16,000-square-foot castle-like home, using tanker trucks and a fire boat because there were no hydrants near the secluded property, CNN reports. Firefighters who tried to enter unburned areas had to retreat as both the floor and roof collapsed, officials say. The Pyles and their grandchildren are unaccounted for and if "you look at the damage, you know, it would not be a stretch to think that if there were occupants that they did not survive the fire," a fire department spokesman says.
The cause of the blaze is unknown, and because of the size of it, up to 20 ATF agents will be assisting the county fire department—which says foul play is not suspected—in its investigation, reports the Baltimore Sun. Pyle, 55, was COO at ScienceLogic, a cybersecurity firm that monitors networks for clients, including the Pentagon, the Washington Post reports. Neighbors describe the couple, who had two adult sons, as lovely, helpful people. "Tragedy. Someone has lost their parents and their children at the same time, which is very sad," a neighbor tells WBAL. (Read more Maryland stories.)
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Reluctant Patriot
Jan 21, 2015 8:03 AM CST
I love how the rich are taken care of and looked after. The ATF is immediately on site with their big-a$$ command post to help determine the cause. If my humble abode were to burn down, the FD would show up, douse it with water, and say it was bad wiring, or careless smoking, or improper flammable storage.
The bigger the structure, the bigger the fire. I can't understand why people insist on building huge monuments to themselves.
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Alternative and industrial metal, really the whole music industry, will never be the same. Oh... Maryland Mansion. nevermind
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Three Tulsa County Sheriff Candidates Removed From Ballot
Thursday, December 17th 2015, 9:13 AM CST
Thursday, December 17th 2015, 6:01 PM CST
By: NewsOn6.com
TULSA, Oklahoma - Of the 13 candidates who filed to run for Tulsa County sheriff, only 10 are still on the ballot.
The election board removed three of them on Thursday after their qualifications were challenged by other candidates.
Two of them didn't even show up. Had one of them shown up, he could've been arrested.
Sgt. Jason Jackson with Jenks police challenged the qualifications of three candidates.
Jackson argued John Fitzpatrick is not a certified police officer because he's a reserve.
Fitzpatrick said reserves have the same authority as paid officers and says he has more than 400 hours of CLEET training and an estimated 8,000 hours on patrol.
The election board agreed and Fitzpatrick remains on the ballot.
"I would not have begun this journey if I did not believe without a shadow of a doubt... If I didn't think I could run,” Fitzpatrick said.
12/10/2015 Related Story: Tulsa County Sheriff Candidate Questions Eligibility Of Others To Run
Arthur Jackson ran as an independent but is a registered Democrat, which violates the rules. Plus, CLEET says he's not a certified police officer.
The board removed his name from the ballot.
"I will be back April 13 to file for the four-year term for sheriff of Tulsa County,” Jackson said.
Eric Richter changed from Republican to Democrat in September, then back again in October, but the law says you have to be with your party six months before you run for office. He didn't show up and was removed from the ballot.
Henry Jones also did not show up. He has outstanding warrants and is not a certified officer and gave a fake address on his filing form so was also removed.
That leaves one Democrat and nine Republicans.
"I think as candidate for Tulsa County sheriff, you need to be following the rules,” Jackson said. “Not following our rules got us in the situation we're in."
Jackson said he will take the weekend and think it over to see what his appeals rights are. He still believes under the law, Fitzpatrick is not a viable candidate, so he's going to decide what if any appeals there are to Thursday’s decision.
A special general election is set for April 5, 2016.
TCSO Reserve Deputy Shooting Controversy
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NHL announces rules changes for 2014-15 season
NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League announced today a series of rules changes for the 2014-15 season, following approval earlier in the summer by the League's Board of Governors and the National Hockey League Players' Association:
Rule 1.8 – Rink - Goalkeeper's Restricted Area
The trapezoid will be expanded by two feet from the goal post on both sides of the net.
Rule 1.9 – Rink – Face-off Spots and Circles – Ice Markings/Hash Marks
The hash marks at the end zone circles will be moved from three feet apart to five feet, seven inches apart (international markings).
Rule 23 – Game Misconduct Penalties
A new Game Misconduct category will be created. Clipping, charging, elbowing, interference, kneeing, head-butting and butt-ending move from the general category into the same category as boarding and checking from behind ("Physical Fouls"), whereby a player who incurs two such game misconducts in this category would now be automatically suspended for one game.
ANALYSIS: NHL RULES CHANGES
Analysis: Changes can spark scoring
By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Senior Writer
While the NHL's general managers didn't have an interest in devising major rule changes when they met six months ago in Boca Raton, Fla., they did come up with a plan to create subtle changes geared toward increasing offense. READ MORE ›
Rule 24 – Penalty Shot
The 'Spin-O-Rama' move, as described in Section 24.2 of the 2013-14 NHL Rule Book, will no longer be permitted either in Penalty Shot situations or in the Shootout.
Rule 38 – Video Goal Judge
Video review will be expanded in the following areas:
* Rule 38.4 (viii) has been modified to allow broader discretion to Hockey Operations to assist the referees in determining the legitimacy of all potential goals (e.g., to ensure they are "good hockey goals"). The revised Rule will allow Hockey Operations to correct a broader array of situations where video review clearly establishes that a "goal" or "no goal" call on the ice has been made in error. The new expanded rule will also allow Hockey Operations to provide guidance to referees on goal and potential goal plays where the referee has blown his whistle (or intended to blow his whistle) after having lost sight of the puck.
* In reviewing "Kicked in Goals," Hockey Operations will require more demonstrable video evidence of a "distinct kicking motion" in order to overrule a "goal" call on the ice, or to uphold a "no goal" call on the ice.
Rule 57 – Tripping
The rule relating to "Tripping" will be revised to specifically provide that a two minute minor penalty will be assessed when a defending player "dives" and trips an attacking player with his body/arm/shoulder, regardless of whether the defending player is able to make initial contact with the puck.
But, in situations where a penalty shot might otherwise be appropriate, if the defending player "dives" and touches the puck first (before the trip), no penalty shot will be awarded. (In such cases, the resulting penalty will be limited to a two-minute minor penalty for tripping.)
Rule 64 – Diving / Embellishment
The supplementary discipline penalties associated with Rule 64.3 (Diving/Embellishment) will be revised to bring attention to and more seriously penalize players (and teams) who repeatedly dive and embellish in an attempt to draw penalties. Fines will be assessed to players and head coaches on a graduated scale outlined below.
Incident # Player Fine(s) Head Coach Fine(s)
1 Warning N/A
2 $2,000 N/A
4 $4,000 $2,000
Rule 76 – Face-offs
To curb delay tactics on face-offs after icing infractions, in situations where the defending team is guilty of a face-off violation, following an icing, the defending player who is initially lined up for the face-off will be given a warning, but will be required to remain in the circle to take the face-off. A second face-off violation by the defending team in such situation will result in a two minute minor bench penalty.
Rule 84 – Overtime
* Teams will switch ends prior to the start of overtime in the regular season.
* The entire ice surface will undergo a "dry scrape" prior to the start of overtime in the regular season.
* The procedure requiring the head coach to submit a list of the first three shooters in the shoot-out has been eliminated.
Rule 85 – Puck Out of Bounds
There have been further rule changes made relating to face-off location to avoid penalizing teams for plays intended to create bona fide scoring opportunities. Specifically, the following are "categories of plays" where face-offs will remain in the attacking zone despite the fact that the attacking team was technically responsible for the stoppage in play: Shots at the net by a player on the attacking team where: (i) the shot breaks the glass; (ii) the shot goes off the side of the net and deflects out of play; (iii) the shot goes off the dasher boards or glass and deflects out of play; (iv) the shot is tipped or deflected out of play by a teammate; and (v) the shot becomes wedged in or on the exterior of the goal net.
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NNY Agricultural Research Evaluating Small Grains, Food-Grade Soybeans, and Straw Production
Northern New York – The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) that funds on-farm research provides farmers with region-specific agronomic data on crops that are well-suited to the region. That data that supports the opportunity for adding farm income with sales to regionally-based processors. The NNYADP, in collaboration with Cornell University, is currently funding research that is responding to farmer interests and market opportunities centered around small grains, food-grade soybeans, and straw production.
Michael H. Davis manages the Cornell University E.V. Baker Agricultural Research Farm in Willsboro, NY, and field trials at the WH Miner Institute in Chazy, NY. Davis says, “High grain prices in recent years have generated a surge of grower interest in producing small grains, particularly wheat, for local and regional buyers.”
Northern New York has flour mills: Champlain Valley Milling in Westport (Essex County) and North Country Farms LLC in Pamelia (Jefferson County).
Davis manages small grain variety trials of spring and winter wheat, triticale, spring barley and oats at the research farm in Willsboro, NY.
“Our current trials are evaluating the performance of established varieties from area seed companies, such as JGL Seeds, Seedway and Program, as well as advanced lines and recently released varieties bred by Dr. Mark Sorrells at Cornell University,” Davis says.
Data collected for each variety includes heading date, plant height, lodging (bending to the ground) score, yield, percent moisture, and bushel weight.
Clean Straw Production under Evaluation
The research trials also include an evaluation of pre-cut straw production. Davis says, “The premium prices paid for clean straw in the Northeast have led to increasing interest in growing small grains solely for the straw. Pre-cut straw production could prove to be a profitable crop option for Northern New York farmers.”
Pre-cut straw is straw harvested after the crop has headed, but before the grains have filled. Properly harvested pre-cut straw that has been bleached to a yellow or off-white color before baling is generally longer, cleaner and brighter than wheat straw baled after combining, and, Davis says, as a result commands a higher price.
“The relatively tall winter triticale and rye varieties are particularly promising as they have high straw yields and fewer lodging problems when harvested before grain filling,” Davis says.
He adds that farmers have also shown significant interest in growing spring grains, such as oats and barley, as pre-cut straw crops.
Organic Food-Grade Soybeans of Interest
Organic production of food-grade soybeans is also a focus of research trials at the E.V. Baker Agricultural Research Farm.
“We are growing food-grade soybean varieties selected in consultation with regional soybean processors and marketers and obtained from seed companies in the U.S. and Canada. The trial plots are on the farm’s certified organic acreage,” Davis says.
“Our objective is to identify varieties that perform well in organic cropping systems and meet the quality demands of the marketplace. Potential markets include regional grain dealers in New York, Vermont and Canada, in addition to a food-grade soybean processor in Vermont.”
The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program is a farmer-driven initiative to ensure the long term economic vitality of Northern NY’s agricultural production sector and agriculture’s important contributions to the protection and enhancement of the region’s environment and rich natural resource base and to communities in New York State’s six northernmost counties.
The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program awards grants for practical on-farm research, outreach and technical assistance and is supported by funds from the New York State Legislature through the long term support of the North Country’s State Senators, and with the support of NYS Assemblypersons from the region and other areas of the state. Funding through the 2008-2009 New York State Budget and the support of NYS Senator Elizabeth O’C. Little (45th Senate District) underpins on-farm research at the Cornell E. V. Baker Research Farm at Willsboro, W.H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute at Chazy, Cornell Uihlein Maple Research Station in Lake Placid, and on operating farms in Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties.
The program receives support (funds, time, land, expertise, etc.) from Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station, the NYS Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, the six Northern New York Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations, the W. H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, cooperating farms, agribusinesses across the region, and others.
Learn more at www.nnyagdev.org. # # #
Project leader: Michael H. Davis, Cornell E.V. Baker Agricultural Research Farm at Willsboro, NY, 518- 963-7492
Cornell Cooperative Extension Crop Educators for Northern NY:
• Clinton County: Peter Hagar, 518-561-7450
• Essex County: Anita Deming, 518-962-4810
• Franklin County: Carl Tillinghast, Stephen Canner, 518-483-7403
• Jefferson County: Mike Hunter, 315-788-8450
• Lewis County: Joe Lawrence, 315-376-5270
• St. Lawrence County: Stephen Canner, 315-379-9192
Northern New York Agricultural Development Program: www.nnyagdev.org
Co-Chairs Joe Giroux: 518-563-7523; Jon Greenwood: 315-386-3231
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Judge rules in favor of Enbridge on wetlands ordinance
February 11, 2019 / FRRACS
U.S. District Judge Denise Casper has ruled in favor of Enbridge in relation to an appeal from the Town of Weymouth. In 2016, the Weymouth Conservation Commission denied Spectra-Enbridge’s application for a wetlands permit. Spectra-Enbridge appealed the decision, and since then, the appeal has bounced around the courts. This most recent decision is very disappointing. It’s not good news but we are in no way done. You can read the full decision below from Law360.
Mass. Town Loses Fight To Stop Enbridge Unit Pipeline
By Chris Villani
Law360, Boston (February 11, 2019, 5:13 PM EST) -- A division of Canadian energy provider Enbridge Inc. on Monday won its bid to stop a Massachusetts town from continuing to hold up a long-planned pipeline project after a federal judge ruled that the town's ongoing attempt to block the building of a compressor station is preempted by federal law.
The latest win for Algonquin Gas Transmission LLC in its bid to thwart efforts by the town of Weymouth, Massachusetts, to block a piece of the $1 billion Atlantic Bridge natural gas pipeline project came after Algonquin sued last year seeking to put an end to the lengthy squabble. The town has tried to stop construction of the compressor station, but Algonquin said its approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission trumps Weymouth's local wetlands ordinance.
On Monday, U.S. District Judge Denise J. Casper granted Algonquin's summary judgment motion, ruling that the ordinance is not protected from federal preemption and that Weymouth's environmental concerns have been heard and adjudicated.
"As part of its environmental assessment, FERC considered potential environmental issues associated with the compressor station, including air quality, noise and visual effects, as well as possible alternative locations," Judge Casper said. "After conducting 13 open houses, four public scoping meetings attended by nearly 500 individuals and reviewing over 300 comment letters, FERC determined that 'the impacts associated with [the Atlantic Bridge project] can be mitigated to support a finding of no significant impact,' and issued a certificate to Algonquin authorizing construction and operation of the compressor station."
Algonquin said the Natural Gas Act leaves the power to approve in the hands of the federal government, but Weymouth said the federally approved Coastal Zone Management Act gives states the authority.
Judge Casper said there are some exceptions to federal preemption that fall under the CZMA, but ruled that the local wetlands ordinance at issue here does not fall within either exemption and therefore "it is not an enforceable policy protected from preemption pursuant to the rights granted to states by the CZMA."
"We are disappointed that Judge Casper did not look more deeply at the natural gas company's preemption claim. On the record before the court, it is impossible to know or analyze what provisions of Weymouth's zoning ordinance were under attack in this case, much less what provisions may be preempted by FERC's conditional order, which neither contemplates nor precludes application of such requirements," J. Raymond Miyares of Miyares and Harrington LLP, counsel for Weymouth, told Law360 on Monday.
"FERC's order specifically requires that a Chapter 91 license be obtained, and a certificate of zoning compliance is a routine requirement of Chapter 91 licensing, pursuant to both statutory and regulatory requirements," Miyares said.
A representative for Enbridge did not immediately respond to requests for comment Monday.
The South Shore town has been trying to block the building of the compressor station since Algonquin first sought FERC approval for its plan in 2015. Weymouth expressed concerns about the negative effects of odors, noise and visual impacts and the excessive risk of explosions and possible hurricane-related damage to the facility in its opposition to its construction before an environmental impact study could be done.
Judge Casper sided with Algonquin once before, in December 2017, similarly ruling that FERC had already assessed the situation and given the project the green light. Algonquin sued last May, seeking a permanent injunction to end the fight between it and the town, the suit that resulted in Monday's order from the same judge.
Weymouth's appeal of Judge Casper's first ruling reached the First Circuit earlier this month, where the town was met with a skeptical panel suggesting it was trying to ensnare Algonquin in a Catch-22 in which the final state approval was withheld while the town's suit was pending, as the town has said FERC's approval is not valid until Massachusetts officials rule that it is consistent with state regulations under the CZMA.
"The state and municipality can set up the wonderful little trap," said U.S. Circuit Judge William J. Kayatta during oral arguments. "The state can say, 'We are not going to pull the trigger until the town proceeding is over,' but you argue the issue is preempted because the state has not pulled the trigger."
FERC granted its approval for the compressor station, which Algonquin says is critical to the project, in January 2017. The commission has stood by its approval, rejecting arguments from environmentalists and local municipalities, including Weymouth, that its environmental review was flawed.
Algonquin brought its first suit against Weymouth in May of that year and its second almost exactly one year later.
Compressor stations are used to provide the pressure that pipelines need to carry natural gas over long distances. The Atlantic Bridge project calls for the construction of replacement pipeline, a new compressor station, a new meter and regulating station and additional compression at existing compressor stations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island.
The compressor proposal was first put to Weymouth residents in January 2015. Spectra Energy, which was acquired by Enbridge last year, offered Weymouth $47 million to approve the compressor in 2016, but Republican Mayor Robert Hedlund turned it down.
Algonquin is represented by James T. Finnigan of Rich May PC, and Michael B. Wigmore and Jeremy C. Marwell of Vinson & Elkins LLP.
Weymouth is represented by town solicitor Joseph Callanan and Bryan F. Bertram and J. Raymond Miyares of Miyares and Harrington LLP.
The case is Algonquin Gas Transmission LLC v. The Town of Weymouth, Massachusetts, case number 1:18-cv-10871, in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
--Editing by Stephen Berg.
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Unique goods, unique domain name
Stephen Roberts
The way consumers shop is evolving, yet luxury brands remain one of the retail industries most hesitant about embracing the digital revolution. Analysts speak of the lingering myth that consumers will buy low- and medium-priced items online, but only purchase their high-end goods in person.
Perhaps it once was true, but times are changing. The success of websites such as Net-a-Porter selling luxury items is proof that people will happily spend larger sums online. More importantly, the online world has a quantifiable influence on whether a customer will make a purchase at all: Research has shown that 45% of luxury purchases are influenced by the digital experience. For luxury brands, the internet presents another opportunity to communicate with customers, establish engagement with the brand and lay a clear path to purchase through whatever medium suits the buyer.
Brands have long been embracing digital marketing, whether through strategies for mobile engagement or smarter use of social media channels. For example, back in 2009, Burberry created a social media campaign around ‘The Art of the Trench’, encouraging users to submit pictures of themselves in Burberry trench coats for publication on a stand-alone site. The images could then be shared on social media or via email.
Within a year of the campaign launching, Burberry’s Facebook followers had grown to over one million and ecommerce sales were up by 50%. Brands have long shown proficiency in leveraging digital marketing creatively to drive engagement and sales – what can a brand do now to stand out online?
Online autonomy
Personalised domain names are a fairly new phenomenon, only becoming available for the first time in 2012 when applications for new generic top level domains (gTLDs) were opened by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Around 560 brands were successful in applying for their unique domain, with the list including banks such as Barclays and tech titans Google, as well as luxury car makers like Lamborghini and Bentley.
For the luxury goods market, a personalised domain name offers a rare and interesting opportunity to further develop the online space. A branded domain helps improve security of the site and can also grow consumer trust amid the rise of scammers – there can be no imitations with such a unique domain. Beyond the security element, brands will welcome the opportunity to explore new marketing and consumer engagement campaigns by using their branded domain names in creative ways.
At Chanel, the .chanel domain name is being used successfully in their campaign to build the mystique of founder Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel. A website www.inside.chanel was established in 2013 and contains various animated videos to tell the life story of the eponymous designer. The domain was promoted in campaigns and provides a springboard for those considering making a purchase.
At Gucci, the main corporate site remains on a .com but new pages are gradually being migrated to the .gucci domain. This includes www.diventafornitore.gucci, a site offering advice for potential new suppliers. Work is also currently being done on www.customercare.gucci to offer customers ‘a new exciting and exclusive Gucci experience’ following their purchase. These additional ‘extras’ are a generous way of rewarding a customer for their investment in the brand and add supplementary value to the exchange, tempting return purchasers.
Not always smooth sailing
A different approach to branded domains was taken by L’Oréal, who eschewed .loreal for gTLDs that denote the brands within the company, such as .lancome and .maybelline. They also registered words associated with their industry, such as .beauty and .makeup. This facilitates spin-off projects, such as the site welove.makeup where social media influencers share their thoughts in videos. However, L’Oréal faced pressure from ICANN to make these generic, unbranded words publicly available. The .makeup domains are now being sold for over US$5,000.
For the unlucky few, a branded domain name is impossible to secure, as Coach discovered in the last round of applications. The word ‘coach’ was considered too generic to be given to a brand and was snapped up instead by registrar Donuts, who now markets these domains to coaching services.
Exclusivity is the watchword for luxury goods, so it’s easy to see why luxury brands are attracted to the concept of an exclusive piece of online real estate. If backed up by a creative and innovative digital marketing strategy and customer re-education campaign, a branded domain could help luxury brands reach further, boost sales and thwart imposters in the digital space. Complacency is no longer an option; the digital revolution must be embraced.
With the next window for new applications to ICANN approaching, you can learn more about getting your branded domain on our website.
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We witness the impact of music therapy every day
From helping a person with dementia reconnect with their family, to helping a child with autism to speak for the first time, our music therapy has enriched lives.
Music has a power unlike anything else. From your earliest moments on earth, before you are even born, you begin a powerful relationship with music. The first sound you hear is the soothing rhythm of your mother’s heartbeat.
So when a parent comes to us with a child who’s never spoken, or when a family comes to us because their mother is isolated by her dementia, we use music with the ambition to enhance and improve their lives.
Our music therapists are trained to tune into each movement, reaction and expression of the people they’re working with. They can then adapt their approach and the music they’re playing to skilfully unlock potential and inspire positive emotions and interactions.
It’s not easy, but in the expert hands of our therapists, music can break through where words can’t. This isn’t just what we believe. It’s what we’ve witnessed.
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When a loved one, who’s dealing with severe depression, can experience moments of peace and genuine joy.
That’s the power of music therapy. At Nordoff Robbins, we use it to change lives.
Over the years our music therapy has helped to enhance the lives of many people. Here are just some of the conditions and circumstances that our music therapy sessions have been used to help with:
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Our mission is to provide music therapy to anyone whose quality of life could be improved by it. That’s why we offer our services completely free of charge at all our centres across the UK.
If you think that you, a family member or someone you care for could benefit from music therapy, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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The global baby shower for Baby Sussex that you can be involved in too
It's probably one of the most touching baby shower gifts Meghan and Harry could receive!
Duchess Meghan may have already been treated to a lavish New York City baby shower with her A-lister friends back in February, but it's not the only baby shower that's being thrown to celebrate the arrival of Baby Sussex.
Fans of the 37-year-old royal have come together to raise money for some of Meghan's favourite charities as part of a virtual baby shower, spreading the word over social media platform Twitter, using the hashtag #GlobalSussexBabyShower.
The campaign, which began on Sunday 31 March and is planned to continue for the month of April, encourages people to donate to any of the charities, and the organisations are already saying they're overwhelmed with the incredible generosity.
Meghan during her whirlwind trip to New York City for her baby shower. (Image: Getty)
The hashtag was created by Elle Harris (@freepeeper on Twitter), who worked with a small group of fans to find a meaningful way to celebrate the upcoming arrival of Meghan and Prince Harry's first child.
The 32-year-old told BAZAAR.com, "We felt the values of compassion and kindness that the Duke and Duchess display during their engagements was being overshadowed by negativity in the press and some factions online.
"We wanted to create a space where we could talk further about their charitable endeavours and also about the Duchess's impact.
"She is the thread that brought us together as royal watchers."
Charities including WellChild, animal charity Mayhew of which she is patron of, and educational organisation CAMFED have all benefitted from the generous donations.
CAMFED, which campaigns for female education have said they're "blown away" by response of the #GlobalSussexBabyShower and recently tweeted that donations so far have reached an amazing £15,000 (NZD $28,900).
"Wow! The incredible generosity of the #GlobalSussexBabyShower movement!," the organisation tweeted.
"This is enough to support 83 girls in Africa to continue their high school #education for another year. This impact is from just 4 days, imagine how many young women we can empower by 12th May?"
Speaking to BAZAAR, executive director of CAMFED Angie Murimirwa, who sat with Meghan on the International Women's Day in March says, "On International Women's Day the Duchess asked others to join her, and this is a phenomenal reaction to her call to action.
"So a very big shout out to her fans for supporting her in this unique and special way!
"It affirms the power of people coming together for good. That energy and positivity is essential in these difficult times.
"Together we can!"
Meghan with the panel at the Queen's Commonwealth Trust International Women's Day panel. (Image: Getty)
The animal welfare charity Mayhew, which Meghan visited earlier this year have also seen a phenomenal increase of donations.
"We've been thrilled and delighted by the fundraising activity that's taken place over the weekend and can't thank everybody who has shared the #GlobalSussexBabyShower campaign and donated to Mayhew enough," CEO Caroline Yates told BAZAAR.com.
"We are honoured to have the duchess as our Patron and experience the keen interest she has in our work.
"And we look forward to hearing the exciting baby news the Duke and Duchess shortly!"
And the generosity from the well-wishers hasn't gone unnoticed by Kensington Palace.
An aide from the Palace told Bazaar that all the charities had been in touch to share the news with the Palace, and were hugely warmed by the fundraising efforts.
"It's an incredibly thoughtful way to mark a special occasion."
The positive fundraiser couldn't come at a better time for the Duchess, who has been the subject of negative press for months, most recently via a story in Tatler magazine, which seemed to back many of the claims made by tabloid papers.
Elle Harris is both delighted and overwhelmed at how quickly the fundraiser has taken off, saying "I'm very surprised that it has gotten so big.
"In this media age, we're used to things going viral, but I've never been involved in something that has.
"For it to be something the benefits worthy charities and not some silly nonsense thrills me to no end.
She hopes that the fundraiser will show that social media can be a positive space and says it serves a good reminder that we can all benefit from being kinder both online and in the real world.
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R. Kelly Faces First Federal Charges
By Rachel Martin & Bobby Allyn • Jul 12, 2019
RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:
Singer-songwriter R. Kelly is in federal custody following his arrest last night in Chicago. The arrest came as Kelly was out on bond on multiple counts of sexual assault and abuse in Cook County, Ill. He now faces new counts in an indictment just unsealed in the last hour. The charges include child pornography and transporting women across state lines for sex. They are among the first federal charges against R. Kelly in a string of sexual abuse and misconduct accusations that have followed the musician for years now.
NPR's Bobby Allyn is reporting on the case and joins us in studio. Bobby, what else can you tell us about these new charges?
BOBBY ALLYN, BYLINE: Yeah. So these are the first federal charges, as you mentioned, that Kelly has ever faced. And there are two federal cases here. So one is in Brooklyn and a second in Chicago - both were unsealed today.
MARTIN: OK.
ALLYN: And they alleged that over nearly two decades, R. Kelly committed just heinous acts against underaged women, according to prosecutors. Prosecutors say, you know, R. Kelly and his crew recruited and groomed minors, that he allegedly sexually abused them, he produced pornography with them and held them against their will.
And there was this bombshell allegation in one of the indictments, which was, you know, that Kelly, he paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to recover sex tapes and tried to pressure witnesses to change their stories ahead of a trial 10 years ago - a decade ago - on pornography charges. And that trial he was acquitted of back then.
MARTIN: So this morning, we heard from R. Kelly's publicist, who spoke from Atlanta, where Kelly has a home. And I understand things got contentious. What happened?
ALLYN: Yeah, they did. So this guy, Timothy Savage, whose daughter, Joycelyn, is one of R. Kelly's two live-in girlfriends, kind of hijacked the publicist's press conference. And, you know, this guy has long maintained that his daughter has been basically brainwashed by Kelly.
DARRELL JOHNSON: Yesterday evening, Mr. Kelly was walking his dogs outside of Trump Towers. And he was arrested - nothing new, the same charges a decade ago the...
TIMOTHY SAVAGE: I don't want to hear all that, bro.
JOHNSON: The same...
SAVAGE: Where's my daughter at?
JOHNSON: The same charges he had before...
SAVAGE: R. Kelly is in there right now in jail. I want to know where my daughter at. Where is she at? Answer that question...
JOHNSON: Mr. Kelly was arrested yesterday...
SAVAGE: Answer that question.
JOHNSON: ...Walking his dogs yesterday...
SAVAGE: No.
MARTIN: Wow.
ALLYN: Yeah. So everyone was tuned into this press conference expecting to hear R. Kelly's side of the story through his publicist. But instead, as you just heard, it was quite a spectacle.
MARTIN: Right.
ALLYN: And, you know, when the publicist did finally get a chance to speak, he said what he has been saying and Kelly has been saying for some time now, that Kelly is innocent and that these new federal charges are nothing new.
MARTIN: So how do the federal charges differ from the state ones?
ALLYN: That's really unclear right now because the victims in the two new federal cases have never been identified. They're named - you know, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, et cetera - in the same way that they're named in the state case in Cook County, Ill. We don't know their names. And so in the federal case, it doesn't really get into too much detail. It's kind of - it has a lot of legalese. It's kind of dry. It just says, here's an act that was violated, these are the dates that it happened. And it doesn't really get too, too graphic.
Now, the federal charges covered trafficking and sex videos while the state charges really focused on sexual abuse. But in all the cases, minors were involved and minors were really abused, according to prosecutors here.
MARTIN: NPR's Bobby Allyn. Thanks so much.
ALLYN: Hey, thank you. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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About Us ›› Scientific Focus
Scientific Plan and Structure Established for NRG Oncology
With the submission of the NRG Oncology grant proposal to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) on January 15, the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP), the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG), and the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) took the formal step toward becoming the cancer clinical cooperative group NRG Oncology. These three groups have more than 150 years' cumulative experience in conducting practice-defining, multiinstitutional phase II and III trials sponsored primarily by the NCI, as well as a history of undertaking the kind of phase I trials and translational biological studies that will be imperative for future clinical cancer research.
The three legacy groups will continue to carry out NCI-supported trials as independent but collaborative entities through February 2014, with 96 total trials open for patient accrual and 68 trials in development. If all goes as planned, beginning in March 2014, all federal research activities of the merged group will be managed under the auspices of the NRG Oncology Operations Center. The three current chairs, Walter J. Curran, MD; Robert Mannel, MD; and Norman Wolmark, MD, will serve as NRG Oncology principal investigators (PIs) and share equal responsibility for executing the group’s research program.
NRG Oncology Scientific Focus
Internationally recognized investigators populate the leadership and membership of all seven cancer disease site committees encompassed by NRG Oncology. In addition, as the result of the history of its legacy groups, NRG Oncology will bring extensive experience in the conduct of trials not only in the United States but also overseas and in Canada; every NCI-designated cancer center in the United States that conducts clinical research and every lead provincial cancer center in Canada participates in one or more of NRG Oncology’s three legacy groups.
NRG Oncology will focus on the following diseases:
Adult brain tumors (primary and secondary)
Localized and locally advanced lung cancer (both NSCLC and SCLC)
Gastrointestinal cancer (including colorectal and noncolorectal)
Genitourinary cancer (emphasizing nonmetastatic prostate and bladder)
Gynecologic cancer (including ovarian, cervix, and endometrial)
We anticipate that the emphasis on these seven disease sites will complement the research missions and clinical trial portfolios of the other groups within the National Cancer Trials Network (NCTN), particularly given NRG Oncology’s unique multidisciplinary strengths in gender-specific cancers, aerodigestive malignancies, and brain tumors. In addition, the group’s mission will focus on patients with localized and intermediate-stage malignancies, an emphasis that is relevant to all seven of NRG Oncology’s cancer disease sites.
NRG Oncology will be uniquely positioned in four specific arenas. The three legacy groups all have a history of practice-defining trials of new multidisciplinary approaches to localized or locally advanced cancer. The new group's mission to improve the lives of cancer patients with these forms of disease through the conduct of high-quality clinical trials is ideally suited to the multimodality research that the new group will conduct.
NRG Oncology will also be especially positioned with regard to the study of clinical trials in breast, gynecologic, and prostate cancers. NRG Oncology’s new configuration will offer new opportunities to examine common pathways of hormonal resistance across these diseases, to develop interactive strategies to overcome hormonal resistance, to study populations at high risk for late disease failure, and to study populations at special risk of developing hormone-responsive malignancies. There are also opportunities to study outcomes beyond survival and disease-free survival (DFS), including sexual functioning and other patient-reported outcomes, as well as comparative-effectiveness research.
In addition, NRG Oncology will be capable of developing and testing innovative advanced radiation oncology technology across the NCTN through its Center for Innovation in Radiation Oncology. This center’s capabilities will allow the group to expand the transformational work conducted in its legacy groups to systematically evaluate new methods of planning and delivering therapeutic radiation; specifically, NRG Oncology will be positioned to design and execute trials that evaluate new radiation oncology approaches to cancer treatment.
Finally, as a result of the landmark translational science results from the group’s legacy committees, the new group's combined efficiencies should result in trials that are at the forefront of such work. NRG Oncology’s trials will emphasize the use of biomarkers to stratify patients with potentially curable malignancies to therapeutic regimens that are designed to truly reflect both the risk of tumor recurrence and the risk of therapy-related toxicities. Efforts currently under way to better understand the biological underpinnings of patient-reported toxicities and to evaluate pathways and mechanisms for interventions will be enhanced once the three legacy groups are united. NRG Oncology’s translational science program will have a strong foundation in tumor and tissue procurement, processing, and storage procedures in conjunction with its biorepository sites in Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and Columbus. Collectively, these laboratories contain more than 797,400 annotated specimens.
Other goals for NRG Oncology include research into rare tumors, mentoring new investigators, expanding NRG membership, improving the enrollment of underserved populations in the group's trials, and offering resources for non-NCTN investigator-initiated trials.
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Madang leaders need to step-up for the good of the province
Peter Yama
Leadership on the ground in Madang is not present which has resulted in the increase in crime.
According to local businessman and long-time resident in Madang, Peter Yama, leaders of Madang need to corporate and talk to the youths in settlements and villages to look after the province.
"The crime rate in Madang has risen in recent time due to outsiders flooding into the province," said Mr Yama.
Mr Yama also made it known that this has become unhealthy for business houses in the province.
Yama said that providing opportunities for the youths in Madang is something that can keep the young men out of criminal activities.
"Leaders of Madang need to do this and also categorize which youths from which settlements or areas coming into Madang are the root causes of crime in the province," he said.
"Leaders of Madang Province need to coordinate and start working together for the betterment of the province."
Furthermore, Mr Yama said that back in the days the leaders of Madang such as himself and Sir Peter Barter worked together to build Madang to where it is and maintained a positive image of the province, which it has lost in recent times.
In representing business houses, public servants and residents of Madang, local businessman Peter Yama is now calling on the national government to start fixing the roads in Madang which is at a deteriorating state.
Yama said that during his political career he has had a hand in the development of many districts, towns and provinces throughout the country.
However, he is now questioning why the government has forgotten about infrastructure development in Madang Province.
"This clearly shows there is no leadership on the ground and lack of corporation amongst the leaders of Madang," said Yama.
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Wearable Depth-Sensing Projection System Makes Any Surface Capable of Multitouch Interaction
Researchers From Microsoft Research and Carnegie Mellon Create OmniTouch Technology
PITTSBURGH—OmniTouch, a wearable projection system developed by researchers at Microsoft Research and Carnegie Mellon University, enables users to turn pads of paper, walls or even their own hands, arms and legs into graphical, interactive surfaces.
OmniTouch employs a depth-sensing camera, similar to the Microsoft Kinect, to track the user's fingers on everyday surfaces. This allows users to control interactive applications by tapping or dragging their fingers, much as they would with touchscreens found on smartphones or tablet computers. The projector can superimpose keyboards, keypads and other controls onto any surface, automatically adjusting for the surface's shape and orientation to minimize distortion of the projected images.
"It's conceivable that anything you can do on today's mobile devices, you will be able to do on your hand using OmniTouch," said Chris Harrison, a Ph.D. student in Carnegie Mellon's Human-Computer Interaction Institute. The palm of the hand could be used as a phone keypad, or as a tablet for jotting down brief notes. Maps projected onto a wall could be panned and zoomed with the same finger motions that work with a conventional multitouch screen.
Harrison was an intern at Microsoft Research when he developed OmniTouch in collaboration with Microsoft Research's Hrvoje Benko and Andrew D. Wilson. Harrison will describe the technology on Wednesday (Oct. 19) at the Association for Computing Machinery's Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST) in Santa Barbara, Calif.
The OmniTouch device includes a short-range depth camera and laser pico-projector and is mounted on a user's shoulder. But Harrison said the device ultimately could be the size of a deck of cards, or even a matchbox, so that it could fit in a pocket, be easily wearable, or be integrated into future handheld devices.
"With OmniTouch, we wanted to capitalize on the tremendous surface area the real world provides," said Benko, a researcher in Microsoft Research's Adaptive Systems and Interaction group. "We see this work as an evolutionary step in a larger effort at Microsoft Research to investigate the unconventional use of touch and gesture in devices to extend our vision of ubiquitous computing even further. Being able to collaborate openly with academics and researchers like Chris on such work is critical to our organization's ability to do great research — and to advancing the state of the art of computer user interfaces in general."
Harrison previously worked with Microsoft Research to develop Skinput, a technology that used bioacoustic sensors to detect finger taps on a person's hands or forearm. Skinput thus enabled users to control smartphones or other compact computing devices.
The optical sensing used in OmniTouch, by contrast, allows a wide range of interactions, similar to the capabilities of a computer mouse or touchscreen. It can track three-dimensional motion on the hand or other commonplace surfaces, and can sense whether fingers are "clicked" or hovering. What's more, OmniTouch does not require calibration — users can simply wear the device and immediately use its features. No instrumentation of the environment is needed; only the wearable device is needed.
The Human-Computer Interaction Institute is part of Carnegie Mellon's acclaimed School of Computer Science.
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Storytelling and Stick Figures: Tips on How to Effectively Present Scientific Evidence in Mass Tort Litigation
03.05.2019 | Legal Update
“The Holy Grail is finding a balance between protecting the appellate record and simplifying the science into what a lay jury can reasonably absorb.”
Q: Could you describe the process of preparing expert witnesses for mass tort litigation?
David L. Ferrera: All federal courts and most state courts require a written expert report, which informs the opposing counsel months in advance of trial information about your experts, including their names and current affiliations, their qualifications, and their opinions. Following disclosure of the written report, most courts allow a pre-trial deposition of the expert.
There is an enormous difference between disclosing information in an expert report and preparing your expert witness for a deposition versus preparing your expert’s direct exam for a jury trial. The first two should be much more technical because only the lawyers and perhaps a special master (or, on rare occasions, a judge) will be involved. Purposes of the expert report and deposition include fairly disclosing the opinions the expert intends to offer and determining if the expert witness is qualified in a particular area. But once it is clear your expert will testify at trial, a lawyer must reconsider how to present this expertise and complex opinions into terminology that a lay jury will understand.
Q: How can you effectively explain complex scientific concepts to a jury?
DLF: A jury often doesn’t have expertise in very dense scientific topics and mass tort trials can last for weeks or months, so your themes need to be memorable and easily digestible. Expert witnesses are often well-credentialed academics who hold Ph.D.s and have authored multiple publications in their field, but sometimes forget they need to teach at a basic level to share this knowledge with juries.
Often, you will work on these cases for years, so it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that not everyone is as immersed in these concepts as you are. Try delivering your presentation to someone in your office, such as a staff member or a lawyer who doesn’t practice in your area, to see if they understand what you’re saying or if the scientific terminology needs to be explained further.
Q: What types of exhibits resonate with a jury?
DLF: In this multimedia generation where multitasking is a given, PowerPoints and visuals play a huge role in today’s trials. Simple graphics are critical, and they must be honest, not objectionable, and compliant with the Rules of Evidence. Juries often respond well to timelines, checklists, and colorful cartoons, such as those featuring stick figures. Graphics should incorporate drawings and symbols while avoiding too many words – three to four words per slide may be all the jury can absorb.
Q: Are there any special skills that would help lawyers navigate complex mass tort litigation?
DLF: Storytelling is becoming a lost art, partially because there are fewer trials so that fewer lawyers have the opportunity to practice the art. We live in a passive environment, where we’re always accepting information from our smartphones, our headphones, etc. – even at the dinner table! You have to reorient your behavior to consider how best to turn around and give information back. The key to effective storytelling is simplicity, as the human mind can only absorb so much. Do your best to engage more than one of the jury’s senses—for example, bring in the product and have the jury hold it. Oral argument and witness testimony can be supplemented by catchy slides in the background.
Q: Could you explain the natural tension between simplifying the facts for a jury while ensuring that all of the scientific evidence is on the record?
DLF: Defense lawyers have a natural tendency to shoehorn in every fact because they have been working on the case for years and don’t know which facts the jury will respond to the most. Also, the importance of protecting the appellate record can’t be overstated. Defense lawyers will strive to introduce all of their points into evidence in order to be prepared for future appeals. This approach is often at odds with the need to simplify and distill your message to the jury. The Holy Grail is finding a balance between protecting the appellate record and simplifying the science into what a lay jury can reasonably absorb.
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David L. Ferrera is a partner in Nutter’s Litigation Department and chairs Nutter’s Product Liability practice group. Fortune 500 medical device and pharmaceutical companies rely on David’s expertise and experience in presenting complex product liability issues to lay juries and courts. Through his work with company research and development engineers and outside expert witnesses, David is versed in many fields of medical science, including orthopaedics, biomechanics, biomaterials, epidemiology, and pathology.
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Home Edu News Pay Attention Dads - You Can Help Your Baby Learn Faster!
April 13, 2018 Friday 10:36:26 AM IST
Pay Attention Dads - You Can Help Your Baby Learn Faster!
We've long known that present, engaged parents are a boon for a child's development. While much attention has been paid to maternal involvement and its effect on child development, less has been known about the importance of paternal influences.
But now new research has shown how dads, especially, can help their babies learn faster.
BBC News reports that a combined team of researchers from Imperial College London, King's College London and Oxford University have discovered differences in babies as early as three months of age, with sustained paternal attachment a major factor. It was found that "children whose fathers were more engaged and sensitive, as well as those whose fathers were less controlling in their interactions, scored higher" on the Mental Developmental Index.
The study, published in the Infant Mental Health Journal, notes previous findings that men often have a "more stimulating, vigorous" playing style where the child is inspired to take risks and explore their world differently, which may stimulate brain development.
There were 128 fathers and babies in the study, with data collected at three months and 24 months of age. Fathers were filmed with their three-month-olds playing on a mat without toys, while researchers scored their interactions. Then at age two they were filmed reading a book to their toddlers and graded again. The two-year-olds also underwent tests involving shape and colour recognition for a cognitive test.
The children who scored lower in the cognitive tests had fathers who displayed more withdrawn and depressive behaviours in the experiments. The researchers wrote that "it is likely that remote fathers use fewer verbal and nonverbal strategies to communicate with their infants, thereby reducing the infant's social learning experience." This carries over to the social setting in the home, whereby fathers who give fewer social stimulation opportunities to their infants impact cognitive growth.
"Even as early as three months, these father-child interactions can positively predict cognitive development almost two years later, so there's something probably quite meaningful for later development," said research head Professor Paul Ramchandani.
Dr Vaheshta Sethna also highlighted the importance of fathers reading to their babies.
"We also found that children interacting with sensitive, calm and less anxious fathers during a book session at the age of two showed better cognitive development, including attention, problem-solving, language and social skills. This suggests that reading activities and educational references may support cognitive and learning development in these children."
Dr Sethna concluded, "Our findings highlight the importance of supporting fathers to interact more positively with their children in early infancy."
(Source: essentialbaby.com)
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Parking Spaces Go to the Parks
By Dan Stamm
Published Sep 19, 2013 at 2:30 PM | Updated at 10:39 AM EDT on Sep 15, 2014
A movement is taking over parking spaces around the city Friday in hopes of promoting a little more green in Philadelphia and beyond.
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Dozens of architecture, design and engineering groups, as well as just some regular folks, will make parking spaces into parks as part of Park(ing) Day 2013.
Friday’s event will feature dozens of pop-up parks, according to organizers.
“It started with what I believe was probably around 20 parks and believe as of tomorrow… we’re around 50,” said organizer and Park(ing) Day participant Erike De Veyra. “That includes both Center City and outside neighborhoods.”
De Veyra’s boss, Pamela Zimmerman, of Zimmerman Studio architecture firm, brought the movement to the city six years ago. Every year the group helps coordinate the annual event. Park(ing) Day's success in past years helped forge the way for seasonal parklets in Manayunk, Chinatown and other neighborhoods.
De Veyra told NBC10 that the event is meant as a fun way for people to be creative while raising awareness of the need for more public space in cities.
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“(It) is to really try to promote that we need more public spaces,” De Veyra said. “We need more parks -- how simple (that) a parking spot can be a public space.”
The event’s costs are incurred by each group setting up a one-off parklet, according to organizers.
One group getting ready to make a parking space its own for the day is event sponsor the Philadelphia Parking Authority. The PPA will set up its own parking park near its headquarters at 7th and Market Streets.
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PPA spokesman Marty O’Rourke said that the parking authority “believes in the goals of Park(ing) Day” and are happy to be a sponsor of the event.
The PPA estimates the cost of lost revenue for parking spaces around the city is around $1,000 for the day. They also supplied organizers with temporary no stopping signs for participants to put up the night before.
Park(ing) Day began in San Francisco in 2005 -- always on the third Friday of September -- and has quickly grown into an international movement with parking spot parks popping up from Germany to Norway to Malaysia to South Africa, as evidenced by the map on the international event’s website.
Here in Philly, the temporary green spaces will appear in neighborhoods from Germantown to Olney to Kingsessing to West Philadelphia to the East Passayunk neighborhood of South Philly but the most parks will show up in Center City Philadelphia. De Veyra says that certain rules do apply.
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“There is a rule of one park per block so that there’s not a whole squall of them in one location,” she said.
Groups must also follow regular parking rules like no stopping hours posted on Center City thoroughfare’s during the morning rush.
“We tell all the parks that it’s by whatever parking regulations are on the block that they chose,” De Veyra said. “… If a car can park in there a park can be in there.”
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Park(ing) Day also isn’t intended as an opportunity to put up a billboard. “You’re not there to promote your business,” De Veyra said.
De Veyra said it’s “a fun thing to do” not only for participants but for passers who have offered plenty of smiles in past years.
Groups began to sign up for this year’s event online back in May. DeVeyra’s own group of college friends known as the Patrike Design Workshop will be set up along Walnut Street west of Broad Street. She says her group’s goal is to bring their entire park with them on the SEPTA’s Market-Frankford El Friday morning.
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Other groups might walk or drive their parks to their spot. What they actually put in the spot will vary. In the past groups have put up everything from sod to a bench to puzzle pieces to educational demonstrations to a storage container art show.
“It’s really whatever they want to make it of… it’s the interpretation of that group,” said De Veyra.
The parking spot parks should begin popping up around 8 a.m. and will remain until 5 p.m. depending on regulations that differ depending on the street.
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Hum Vaccin. 2010 Jul;6(7):543-53. Epub 2010 Jul 1.
Development of improved vaccines against whooping cough: current status.
Marzouqi I1, Richmond P, Fry S, Wetherall J, Mukkur T.
School of Biomedical Sciences, Western Australian Biomedical Research Institute, Perth, Australia.
Prior to the introduction of killed whole cell pertussis vaccine [wP] in the 1940s, whooping cough was a major cause of infant death worldwide. Widespread vaccination of children with this vaccine caused a significant reduction in mortality. However in the 1990s and now more recently, there has been a resurgence of pertussis in several countries even in populations previously vaccinated with an acellular pertussis vaccine [aP]. In this review, we describe the epidemiology of whooping cough, the vast array of virulence factors produced by this pathogen potentially contributing to the resurgence of pertussis even in previously vaccinated populations of infants and children, history of whooping cough prophylaxis, possible mechanisms of immunity, lack of availability of a suitable non-toxic adjuvant capable of inducing both arms of the immune response, and the current status of development of improved vaccines with potential to induce longer-lasting protection, than is currently possible with the wP or aP vaccines, against whooping cough.
10.4161/hv.6.7.11413
Adjuvants, Immunologic
Biomedical Research/trends
Bordetella pertussis/immunology
Bordetella pertussis/pathogenicity
Communicable Diseases, Emerging/epidemiology*
Communicable Diseases, Emerging/immunology
Communicable Diseases, Emerging/prevention & control*
Pertussis Vaccine/adverse effects*
Pertussis Vaccine/immunology*
Virulence Factors/immunology
Virulence Factors/metabolism
Whooping Cough/epidemiology*
Whooping Cough/immunology
Whooping Cough/prevention & control*
Virulence Factors
Whooping cough - Genetic Alliance
Whooping Cough - MedlinePlus Health Information
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PLoS One. 2012;7(6):e40004. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0040004. Epub 2012 Jun 29.
Rapid discrimination of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi from other serovars by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry.
Kuhns M1, Zautner AE, Rabsch W, Zimmermann O, Weig M, Bader O, Groß U.
Institute for Medical Microbiology and International Health Network Göttingen, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany.
Systemic infections caused by Salmonella enterica are an ongoing public health problem especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. Essentially typhoid fever is associated with high mortality particularly because of the increasing prevalence of multidrug-resistant strains. Thus, a rapid blood-culture based bacterial species diagnosis including an immediate sub-differentiation of the various serovars is mandatory. At present, MALDI-TOF based intact cell mass spectrometry (ICMS) advances to a widely used routine identification tool for bacteria and fungi. In this study, we investigated the appropriateness of ICMS to identify pathogenic bacteria derived from Sub-Saharan Africa and tested the potential of this technology to discriminate S. enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi) from other serovars. Among blood culture isolates obtained from a study population suffering from febrile illness in Ghana, no major misidentifications were observed for the species identification process, but serovars of Salmonella enterica could not be distinguished using the commercially available Biotyper database. However, a detailed analysis of the mass spectra revealed several serovar-specific biomarker ions, allowing the discrimination of S. Typhi from others. In conclusion, ICMS is able to identify isolates from a sub-Saharan context and may facilitate the rapid discrimination of the clinically and epidemiologically important serovar S. Typhi and other non-S. Typhi serovars in future implementations.
Value of BioTyper hit scores for S. Typhi identification.
Negative values indicated higher false hit scores, positive values indicated higher correct hit scores. A value near zero indicated a similar score distribution between correct and false hits.
Rapid Discrimination of Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhi from Other Serovars by MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry
PLoS One. 2012;7(6):e40004.
Relatedness of Salmonella enterica ICMS spectra reflects serotype.
(A) Global cluster analysis of S. enterica isolates. (B) Enlargement of major clusters from (A). Serovars: S. Typhi (red), S. Typhimurium (green), S. Enteritidis (yellow), others (blue). Isolate sources: G:Göttingen; R:Salmonella Reference Center; E:Eikwe; N:Nkawkaw; f:Fosso. Isolation time points in Ghana (E, N, and f only): not bold = 2006; bold = 2009 (C) Overlay of ICMS spectra contained in the four major clusters identifies at least one major peak (peak 2; m/z = 5713.9) specific to S. Typhi (red) and two major peaks (peaks 1 and 3; m/z = 5616.7 and m/z = 6009.7 respectively) specific for non-S. Typhi isolates (green, yellow and blue). Several other small peaks specific for S. Typhi were also seen (three example peaks indicated in cluster IIb by arrows, m/z = 2856.4, m/z = 3258.0, and m/z = 4716.3, respectively).
Bacterial Typing Techniques/methods*
Salmonella typhi/classification*
Salmonella typhi/genetics
Salmonella typhi/isolation & purification*
Serotyping
Species Specificity
Spectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization/methods*
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Antioxidants (Basel). 2019 Mar 27;8(4). pii: E79. doi: 10.3390/antiox8040079.
Suppression of Light-Induced Retinal Degeneration by Quercetin via the AP-1 Pathway in Rats.
Koyama Y1, Kaidzu S2, Kim YC3, Matsuoka Y4, Ishihara T5, Ohira A4, Tanito M6.
Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, Shimane 693-0021, Japan. ykoyama@med.shimane-u.ac.jp.
Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, Shimane 693-0021, Japan. kecha@med.shimane-u.ac.jp.
Department of Pathology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Science, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA. yongchul.kim.ctr@usuhs.edu.
Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, Shimane 693-0021, Japan. aohira@med.shimane-u.ac.jp.
Department of Research and Development, Kotobuki Seika Co., Ltd., Tottori 683-0845, Japan. t-ishihara@kozuchi-net.jp.
Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, Shimane 693-0021, Japan. mtanito@med.shimane-u.ac.jp.
We examined the cytoprotective effect of quercetin via activator protein (AP-1) and the heat shock protein 70 (Hsp70) pathway against light-induced retinal degeneration in rats. Quercetin was administered intraperitoneally to Sprague-Dawley rats for seven days before light exposure to intense white fluorescent light (3000 lux) for 24 h. Light-induced retinal damage was determined by the number of rows of photoreceptor cell nuclei, the microstructures of the rod outer segments and retinal pigment epithelium, and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT)-mediated 2'-Deoxyuridine-5'-triphosphate (dUTP) nick end labeling. To elucidate the cytoprotective mechanism of quercetin, expression levels were measured in the rat retinas of 8-hydroxy-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), a marker of oxidative stress; Hsp70; and transcription factor AP-1 transcription activity. Pretreatment with quercetin inhibited light-induced photoreceptor cellular apoptosis and subsequent retinal degeneration in rats. 8-OHdG and Hsp70 protein expressions were up-regulated markedly by light exposure and suppressed by quercetin pretreatment. The results of an electrophoretic mobility shift assay showed that AP-1-binding activity was activated by light exposure, and binding of c-Fos and c-Jun, but not JunB, mediated the binding activity. Intraperitoneal administration of quercetin decreases photooxidative damage in the retina and mediates cytoprotection against light-induced photoreceptor cell degeneration in rats. Suppression of the heterodimeric combination of c-Jun and c-Fos proteins at the AP-1 binding site is highly involved in quercetin-mediated cytoprotection.
AP-1; light damage; oxidative stress; quercetin; retina
10.3390/antiox8040079
(a) Representative electroretinography (ERG) recordings and (b) a- and b-wave amplitudes are shown. The data are expressed as the mean ± standard deviation (SD) (n = 6 in each group). While a and b-wave amplitudes decreased significantly as the result of light exposure, the amplitudes were suppressed partly in the quercetin (+) group. * p < 0.05, ** p < 0.01 by the Turkey test.
Suppression of Light-Induced Retinal Degeneration by Quercetin via the AP-1 Pathway in Rats
Antioxidants (Basel). 2019 Apr;8(4):79.
Light-induced retinal damage. Superior retinal samples obtained 500 μm from the optic nerve head (ONH) are seen. (a–f) In the quercetin (−) retinas, the retinal thickness and photoreceptor cell nuclei in the outer nuclear layer (ONL) are decreased after light exposure (a–f,m). (g–l,m) In quercetin (+) retina, the decreases in thickness and nuclei are suppressed partly. (a,g) Unexposed retinas; (b,h) the retinas were exposed to light for 12 h; (c,i) the retinas exposed to light for 24 h; (d,j) 1 day after light exposure; (e,k) 3 days after light exposure; (f,l) 7 days after light exposure. Hemetoxylin & Eosin (HE) staining. Bar = 25 μm. The data are expressed as the mean ± SD, n = 6 in each group. ** p < 0.01 by the Mann-Whitney U test. hr, hours.
Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT)-mediated 2′-Deoxyuridine-5′-triphosphate dUTP nick end labeling. Superior retinal samples obtained 500 μm from the optic nerve are seen. (a–f) In quercetin (−) retina, TUNEL-positive cells are seen in the ONL (arrows) and ganglion cell layer (arrowheads). (g–l) In quercetin (+) retina, although some TUNEL-positive cells are seen in the ONL (arrows), there are much fewer than in the quercetin (−) retina. (a,g) Unexposed retinas; (b,h) retinas exposed to light for 12 h; (c,i) retinas exposed to light for 24 h; (d,j) 1 day after light exposure; (e,k) 3 days after light exposure; and (f,l) 7 days after light exposure. Bar = 25 μm. n = 6 in each group.
Expression of 8-hydroxy-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG). Superior retinal samples obtained 500 μm from the optic nerve are seen. (a–f) In quercetin (−) retina, many cells in the ONL (arrows), ganglion cells (arrowheads), and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells (double arrows) have evidence of oxidative stress resulting from light exposure. (g–l) The quercetin (+) retinas have mild oxidative stress. (a,g) Unexposed retinas; (b,h) retinas exposed to light for 12 h; (c,i) retinas exposed to light for 24 h; (d,j) 1 day after light exposure; (e,k) 3 days after light exposure; and (f,l) 7 days after light exposure. Bar = 25 μm. n = 6 in each group.
The rod outer segment (ROS) microstructure and phagosomes in the RPE. Superior retinal samples obtained from about 500 μm from the optic nerve are observed. (a) Unexposed RPE cells contain some phagosomes (arrow). (b) Quercetin (−) retinas have many phagosomes (arrows) after 12 h of exposure; (c) the arrangement of the ROS is disrupted 7 days after light exposure. (d) In quercetin (+) retina, the RPE cells are almost the same as the normal retinas during and (e) after exposure. (f) The number of phagosomes in 20-μm-long RPE has increased during and after exposure only in quercetin (−) retina. Bar = 5 μm. The data are expressed as the mean ± SD (n = 12). *** p < 0.001 by the Mann-Whitney U test. hr, hours; N: nucleus.
Expression of Heat shock protein 70 (Hsp70). Hsp70-specific labeling of about 66 kDa is seen and enhanced by light exposure. (a) The enhanced labeling is suppressed in quercetin (+) RPE cells. (b) Hsp70 labeling in the neural retina is unchanged by light exposure, and quercetin treatment does not affect the Hsp70 expression. The sample loading was monitored by staining with Coomassie Brilliant Blue (CBB) R-250, and the correction value with CBB is shown in the upper part. (c) RPE fraction and (d) neural retina. h, hours; d, day(s); and P, post.
The electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA). Nuclear proteins in the neural retinas from quercetin (+) or saline-treated rats are probed with a radio-labeled AP-1 sequence. Samples from rats not exposed to light are seen in lanes 1 and 2, and samples exposed to light for 24 h are seen in lanes 3–9. The rats were treated with saline (lanes 1, 3, and 5–9) or quercetin (lanes 2, 4). For specificity analysis of detected bands (arrow) of the AP-1-protein binding complex, the samples were preincubated with 100-fold molar excess of cold AP-1 probe (lane 5) or cold heat shock element probe (lane 6), before the radio-labeled AP-1 probe was added. The samples were preincubated with antibodies for c-Fos (lane 7), c-Jun (lane 8), and JunB (lane 9) before the radio-labeled AP-1 probe was added. Q, quercetin; h, hours; ARE: Antioxidant-responsive Element; HSE: Heat Shock Elements.
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