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Clarksville Soccer Club Names Kean Barclay Director of Coaching & Player Development
03/16/2017, 3:30pm CDT
By CSC Board of Directors
Clarksville Soccer Club Names New Director of Coaching
The Clarksville Soccer Club is excited to announce Kean Barclay as the club's Director of Coaching and Player Development. Barclay brings a level of coaching experience that ranges from two professional teams in the English Premiership and a university in Scotland to all three NCAA Divisions, high school, club and a state Olympic Development Program.
A native of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Barclay was the top assistant coach last year at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) responsible for recruitment, trainings, game scheduling, academic oversight, scouting, film sharing and coordination.
"The Clarksville Soccer Club is an exciting new challenge for me," Barclay said. "The club has made huge strides in developing their athletes, and I look forward to working with the board of directors, coaches, parents and players to continue that trend."
Prior to his coaching position at NKU, Barclay was the head coach for the men's soccer program at East Central College (ECC) in Union, Missouri for four seasons from 2011 to 2015. During his last two seasons at ECC, the team earned a birth in the National Junior College Athletic Association Region 16 Tournament, where they reached the finals both seasons. In the 2014 campaign, Barclay was named the Missouri Community College Athletic Conference Coach of the Year, and ECC captured the MCCAC Conference Championship. Under his direction the program had reached a top 20 national ranking, as high as #11 at one point during his final season.
In England, Barclay completed coaching observations with West Ham United in London and with Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he worked closely with Mick McCarthy, former National Team Coach for the Republic of Ireland. During a three year stint of living, studying, and playing in Scotland, Coach Barclay was the head coach of the second team at the University of Abertay-Dundee in 2003-2004, which competed in the Scottish University Division.
Prior to his appointment as head coach at Abertay, Barclay played for the squad from 2002-2003 and helped the team reach the semi-finals of the European University Soccer Tournament in 2003 in Spain. He also played and trained with Carnoustie Panmure FC (2003-2004) and Lochore Welfare FC (2002-2003) in Scotland.
Barclay served as assistant coach at NCAA Division 1 Longwood University in Virginia, where the team advanced to the championship game of the Atlantic Soccer Conference in 2007. As an assistant coach at the University of the Ozarks in Arkansas, he helped the NCAA D-III University advance to the championship of the American Southwest Conference in 2008. His NCAA Division II experience includes a coaching internship at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Barclay has been invited to serve as a staff coach at university soccer camps throughout the country, including Old Dominion University in Virginia, Michigan State University, University of Arkansas, Missouri State University, University of Colorado – Colorado Springs, University of Missouri S&T and the University of New Mexico.
At the youth level, Barclay served as co-head coach at Brebeuf High School in Indiana and head coach of the U-15 and U-14 boys in 2009 for Sporting Arkansas, the largest youth club in Arkansas. During that time, he also was a staff coach for the Arkansas Olympic Development Program.
Barclay holds the Masters of Education degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Indiana University and a Higher National Diploma in Sport, Heath, and Exercise from the University of Abertay, Dundee, Scotland. His coaching credentials include the Director of Coaching certification from the NSCAA, a USSF National 'C' License, a Coaching Endorsement from Indiana University – Indianapolis and coaching certificates from the Scottish Football (Soccer) Association. He is a member of the U.S. Soccer Federation and National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
You will begin seeing Coach Barclay at Heritage Park immediately and will also begin hearing from him soon in future communications from CSC. Please take an opportunity to welcome him to our Club!
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TyrePal's business development manager, Peter Tillotson, discusses the lack of TPMS regulation for alternative vehicles and the impact this is having upon fuel consumption, breakdown costs and driver safety
With TPMS now a legal requirement for all new passenger vehicles manufactured in Europe, it is well known that tire inflation is important for both fuel efficiency and tire performance. But this legislation is yet to be extended to commercial vehicles, caravans and trailers. Here, Peter Tillotson, business development manager of TyrePal, discusses the lack of TPMS regulation for alternative vehicles and the impact it is having on fuel consumption, breakdown costs and driver safety.
Fuel economy is a prominent issue for any driver. Low tire pressure means more friction on the road, hence less efficiency. Too much air pressure can create an oval shaped tire and shorten wear time.
Twenty percent of a car's fuel consumption is used to overcome rolling resistance, but this increases if tires are under-inflated. For commercial vehicles, this figure is even higher, with a fully-loaded HGV using one third of its fuel to overcome rolling resistance. While the current legislation helps reduce fuel consumption for passenger vehicles, HGV drivers and fleet managers are left to do their own research into the products that could help save them money.
As of 2015, if a passenger vehicle registered after January 2012 has a faulty TPMS, or the system has been removed, the car will fail its MOT. The UK's MOT test is designed to analyze the safety of a vehicle, which suggests that having a working TPMS is crucial. This asks the following question: why would a TPMS be any less important for a commercial vehicle?
The reality is that, if anything, there is more to gain from having a tire pressure monitoring system on a commercial vehicle than a passenger one.
Highways England estimates that as many as 3,600 accidents and 20% of all breakdowns are directly related to flat tires or low tire pressure. Because of an HGV's size, they have the potential to cause even more serious incidents if the driver loses control of the vehicle.
UK HGVs are required by law to conduct daily checks before they start their journey, but a puncture can occur at any time. If the legislation was to be extended, drivers would get updates on the pressure and temperature status of their tires while on the road. This would allow drivers to remedy the situation before the low or high pressure causes a serious incident.
Extending the legislation to commercial vehicles, caravans and trailers has been debated, but it seems there are too many barriers to overcome. For traditional TPMS to work in trailer and caravan applications there needs to be a universal protocol so every make and model of vehicle can communicate with every trailer. The majority of drivers will change their trailer dependent of the load they're transporting. As there is no universal protocol, drivers might need a different TPMS for each trailer and they would have to take the time to change the system before each journey.
Another problem with the existing regulation is that currently, TPMS have 60 minutes to alert the driver when tire pressure drops by 20% in more than one tire. If the tire pressure is decreasing rapidly, the alert would come too late for the driver to act. While there are instant alert systems available, such as the TyrePal range, these are not mandatory as part of the legislation.
Unfortunately, the current legislation is designed specifically for passenger vehicles, so the answer isn't to extend existing rules for HGVs, trailers and caravans. The legislation needs to be adapted, or a new set of requirements created for these alternative vehicles.
Although there are no legal requirements as of yet, fleet managers should take matters into their own hands by installing a TPMS in every vehicle. This will give them peace of mind that drivers and vehicles are safe and they're not wasting huge amounts of fuel or causing unwanted downtime every year.
Peter Tillotson, Business Development Manager of TyrePal
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The arts do far more than help nurture future artists. It is the fulfillment of our students' intellectual capacity – as they learn to apply both their left-brain and right-brain sensibilities to become the creative problem solvers they're meant to be.
But art is more than creativity, more than performance. Art is a natural human expression, a mimicking of our heavenly Father's hands to create and deliver something that previously did not exist. We approach all of the arts with an excitement and anticipation for what's possible from the minds and hands of our students.
Young minds are perfectly attuned to learning through creating. Whether it is with crayons or clay, fingerpaint or found objects, kindergartners will get to express their creativity through a variety of mediums while also learning about patterns and shapes, stenciling and collage-making. Hands-on learning through the arts opens up the wonder and possibility we'll continue to nurture in our arts programing as your child grows.
Musically, kindergartners will discover rhythm and tempo across various notes and beats. And they will get to express themselves through music classes that will culminate in an annual concert for parents. The joyous noise and appreciation for music, singing and performance we foster early will afford greater exploration of the musical arts as they progress through the Lower School.
Imagination. Invention. And the impossibilities borne of small hands. These are the creative desires many children have as they put pen to paper or brush to canvas with delight – and it's a reminder that every child is an artist in their own way.
It is that joy of creating that we foster and encourage across a number of artistic disciplines and activities in Lower School art classes. By shining a light on the great masterworks and contemporary artists, our arts faculty teach not only form and function, but also how art is part of God's grand design and its beauty enriches what it means to be human.
Art also takes on meaning for all Lower School students through a rich tapestry of music. We help build an awareness of the cultural importance music provides, while also engaging them in vocal worship to glorify God. Through music appreciation and participation, students can find and define their own musical interests. By third grade, students can participate with the string orchestra, and by sixth grade, pursue band and a broader selection of instruments to learn. These are opportunities designed to discover and hone musical talent while also nurturing the discipline and dedication to realize success, which carries over into other aspects of life.
Our seventh- and eighth-grade students begin learning new forms, tools, and techniques to enhance the work they make, and their overall artistic experience. Here, free-form creativity meets the disciplines of design to open up entirely new worlds for discovery in the visual arts. Style, voice and how to interpret art are all part of a critical evaluation – and self-evaluation – of art by our emerging artists. For those with the desire to perform, there's an audition that awaits.
Our seventh- and eighth-grade produce their own theatre productions, which provides exposure to new artistic disciplines as they learn lines, stage presence, and time management habits that will prove beneficial long after the curtain goes down.
Our musically and vocally talented students will find their place in one of our grade-based bands, the honors band, orchestra, or choir. All of these musical endeavors provide opportunities for our students to step into the spotlight and discover the chemistry and reward of performing as one.
Whether the desire is to be a professional artist or simply a one-time participant, our vibrant arts program is a cornerstone of the WC experience that is encouraging and welcoming to all students.
Our visual arts program hits full throttle in the Upper School, providing our visual artists with the space and tools – both tactile and digital – to produce. They experience field trips, art service projects, and recurring student art shows. With faculty guidance, students also contemplate the meaning of art and its purpose in society, how it can communicate, touch people, and convey meaning across every artistic medium.
Our musical and vocal music programing offers an astounding 15 options for students, ranging from jazz, pep, and concert bands to a number of choirs and ensembles. These performers also compete in statewide competitions and assemble seasonal and special performances for the community.
From bit parts to leading roles, performing in any of the four theatrical productions is open to any student regardless of experience. Produced seasonally means artists, athletes, and students with other commitments can consider a production at a time of year that works for them.
It is here, in the arts, that student outcomes surprisingly exceed expectations.Numerous WC alumni have gone on to launch successful and highly visible artistic careers after finding their voice on our stage or felt their calling in our studio space. It is why we don't see the "extra" in our co-curriculars, but instead choose to see the potential they offer our students.
Faculty leading our dramatic arts, musical arts, and visual arts have an average of 20 years of experience in their discipline.
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The show Little Einsteins was cancelled long ago, but its educational programming was pretty excellent for the developing minds of young children. That said, when my little one found a connection with the characters, I did some googling.
No toys are sold new anymore, and while used examples are available on ebay and the like, it appears the originals were not of good quality. Additionally, my son seems most interested in "Rocket", the team's sentient, shape-shifting transport. When he said he'd love to have his own Rocket, I really started digging.
The problem was really that there were no "screen accurate" toy versions made of this primary character! What a missed opportunity. That said… now, we have a target with a bunch of hard points. Let's get to work.
Let's get some reliable reference material. As the show is so old–and of only minor popularity–Google and Bing prove to be of limited usefulness. In fact, many still images, old product packaging, and marketing materials portray Rocket differently (and some not at all similar to how he appears in the show). As this is to be a screen-faithful version, we go to the screen.
Screencaps of the show reveal a very larger range of variation in the geometry of the 'base' configuration of Rocket, so an amalgam of sources must be made, and orthographics synthesized with the 'quintessence' of Rocket in mind.
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Here's a realtime rendering of the model I put together for this project. It has received the stamp of approval for screen accuracy from those familiar with the work. [click to interact]
As you can see, some creative license was required to build real three-dimensional geometry while faithfully portraying the character/vehicle.
Consequently, the end result is a blend of accuracy and perception based on screen captures from the show itself.
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Dancing Astronaut's BIG 100—Top 25 Electronic Labels of the Decade
2010 may as well have been a lifetime ago. At the breakneck pace by which dance music throttles through the stratosphere, the decade is ending in an entirely unrecognizable place from where it began. For context—ten years ago, Electric Daisy Carnival was held in Los Angeles, not Las Vegas, where the Los Angeles Rams now play. Only 250,000 people were paying for a Swedish music streaming service called Spotify, and Billie Eilish was finishing up second grade. It's been a wild ride through the 10's, largely soundtracked by EDM's global boom into a multi-billion dollar industry. Ten years ago our culture was creeping out of South London basements and New York warehouses, and now we're performing at the Olympics.
So now, as the single most important, historic, and certainly memorable decade dance music has ever seen draws to a close, we had to figure out a new way to break down how far the culture has come. One master list couldn't possibly reflect the decade in review. In effort to properly recognize the remarkable collection of events that has brought us here, we're tweaking our typical end-of-the-year model. Instead, we're dividing the decade's most deserving into a handful of unique categories.
In review of 2010 – 2019, the most important factors that shaped the decade were Artists of the Decade, Labels of the Decade, Albums of the Decade, and Most Impactful Moments of the Decade. Together, they comprise Dancing Astronaut's decade-end collection. Introducing, The Big 100.
25. Foreign Family Collective –
While ODESZA's Foreign Family Collective isn't exactly a traditional record label, and likely the youngest inclusion on this list, the artist collective has proven to be one of the premier creative outlets for some of electronic music's current brightest. The imprint has hosted releases from Jai Wolf, Louis Futon, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Robotaki, Kasbo, and more, coming together as an eclectic collection of sonic and visual media. ODESZA's third full length LP, A Moment Apart officially landed on the duo's own Foreign Family Collective in 2017, and would net them two Grammy nominations in 2018. The Collective also managed to move into event curation by the end of the decade with the highly in-demand ODESZA-curated SUNDARA festival that sprang up in the summer of 2019.
24. Brainfeeder –
Another twisted creative brainchild of LA's Flying Lotus, Brainfeeder has commanded its own corner of the experimental sector for more than a decade now. Over the course of the last ten years, the imprint has hosted releases from the likes of Mr. Oizo, TOKiMONSTA, Thundercat, and Kamasi Washington, Lotus' rap alter-ego Captain Murphy, and more. The label has dexterously cemented itself as the authority on the outer fringes of hip-hop and electronic music. Brainfeeder regulars would go on to host one of Southern California's most beloved running parties, Low End Theory, which saw LA's beat scene rise to prominence over the course of Wednesday nights from 2006 to its final club night in 2018.
23. Ninja Tune –
Ninja Tune has been a pillar in dance music for much longer than just this past decade. In fact, in 2020, the label will celebrate 30 years in business, spanning a myriad of releases and artists from all corners of the musical macrocosm. From 2010 – 2019, Ninja Tune put on the likes of Peggy Gou, Tycho, Bonobo, Bicep, Machinedrum, Helena Hauff, ODESZA, and more. Even Kelis and Diplo have featured on the legendary label's network of brands. Ninja Tune also managed to ink a deal with the aforementioned Brainfeeder, bringing releases from Flying Lotus, Thundercat, and others under the Ninja Tune banner during the '10s.
22. Sweat It Out!
The "Australian Invasion" has been a remarkable high point of the past decade, and the late DJ Ajax's Sweat It Out! remains at the helm of this movement. There's nary a superstar from the country that hasn't gotten their start on the label; Yolanda Be Cool, RÜFÜS DU SOL with their career-making Bloom, Emoh Instead (What So Not), Crooked Colours, and Dancing Astronaut's Breakout Artist of the Year Dom Dolla serve as just a few. Be it house, electro pop, or future bass, one thing that remains a constant in Sweat It Out! is its penchant for finding artists that will enamor audiences worldwide with their raw musicianship—and that's why the label can always be trusted as a hub for next generation elite. DJ Ajax's untimely passing will forever be a dark moment on electronic music's timeline, but thankfully his legacy shines permanently in Sweat It Out!.
21. Future Sound Of Egypt –
Once a part of the Armada family, Future Sound Of Egypt (FSOE) separated into its own force to be reckoned with in trance. Since regaining its independence in 2016, it's swiftly grown to rival other known institutions like Black Hole and Anjunabeats. The label is so highly regarded, in fact, that Aly & Fila were granted permission to perform at the Great Pyramids twice in celebration of episodes 400 and 500 of their label's eponymous radio show, joining a small group of other acts that includes Sting, Kylie Minogue, and Jean-Michel Jarre. In a time of intense evolution for trance in multiple sonic directions, FSOE has stayed true to its roots, consistently offering followers top-grade records in uplifting, tech, and progressive.
20. Night Bass –
Looking back on decades of dance music, few labels have been as integral in the invention of their own genre as Night Bass. Even more impressive about AC Slater's second imprint is that it accomplished this feat in a very short amount of time. Founded halfway through the decade in 2014, around the time Trouble & Bass closed shop, Night Bass set off on a mission. It has since curated a nationwide community around bass house; a burgeoning soundscape that harkens to the early days of UK garage and two-step but presented in a four-on-the-floor fashion. Slater's done a commendable job of not only curating a solid catalog of releases, but fostering a tightly knit community of like-minded house heads. – Harry Levin
19. Crosstown Rebels
If there is one word to describe Damian Lazarus' profile as an artist, it's humble. While you may never see him topping bills of international festivals or lending his name to the hottest singles of the year, his ability to curate releases through his legendary imprint, Crosstown Rebels, is unmatched. Even as dance music entered the mainstream this decade, Lazarus was able to sift through the hype and find some of the best tunes in the underground from the likes of Skream, Gorgon City, Denney, Joeski, and a nearly interminable list of both established talents and rising stars in house and techno. – Harry Levin
18. Diynamic
Solomun has cultivated Diynamic into one of the most hyped in the house and techno world—and for good reason. One can't deny its role in propelling melodic shades of the aforementioned to greatness, especially when the label was one of the first to push the sound when minimal reigned supreme. What began as some friends going against the grain for their dreams blossomed into a full-blown movement, and today, thousands of loyal fans filling out Diynamic's showcases, stage takeovers, and residencies all over the globe prove the impact it's had in the dance community at large. Its streak is primed to continue well into the 2020s, as the past year alone has seen Diynamic breed new superstars in ARTBAT whilst continuing to top charts with singles like Maceo Plex's "Mutant Magic," an EP from Boys Noize's ELAX alias, and more.
17. Deadbeats –
Zeds Dead emerged just as the decade kicked off, and by the end of the early '10s DC and Hooks had firmly established themselves as face-melting bass gods. They spent the first half of the decade developing their signature sound to contort around a variety of electric genres, successfully wading from dub into house, hip-hop, R&B, future bass, and more. By early 2016, Zeds Dead were ready to do more than just produce and release their own music, forming the aptly named Deadbeats—a label which reflects the very ethos of Zeds Dead's refusal to be pinned down by one single genre. In just four years, Deadbeats has stacked a booming catalog of nearly 300 releases including work from newcomers and industry vets alike. Now, Deadbeats roster boasts the likes of Rusko, GRiZ, EPROM, DEVAULT, Delta Heavy, Wuki, Habstrakt, Ducky, and more.
Look to Deadbeats to continue to be an accurate barometer for what's hot as a new decade unfolds. A decade in, and Zeds Dead has traversed the electronic world twice, expect them to keep up the pace in 2020.
16. CONFESSION
Though it's just shy of five years old, CONFESSION has already proven to be one of the most impactful imprints of the 2010s. Tchami does an impeccable job imbuing his spiritually minded ethos into the brand on the visual and audio fronts, matching the label's church-themed parties to otherworldly future house records that garner high praise across the world. Many high pedigree artists have signed records onto CONFESSION, with the highly anticipated REZZ and Malaa collaboration, "Criminals," having just been released in autumn. Of course, this swift success hardly comes as a surprise to those familiar with Tchami's keen ear and resonant vision.
15. Boysnoize Records (BNR)
Boys Noize is one of dance music's foremost forward-thinkers, and his namesake label is a manifestation of the cutting edge, rule-bending aesthetic he's become known for. Over the past decade alone, Boysnoize Records (BNR) and its BNR TRAX subsidiary have not only been hubs for groundbreaking releases by the label boss himself—such as the critically acclaimed Out Of The Black and 2016's Mayday—but they've also been instrumental in launching the careers of Jensen Interceptor, Peaches, Raito, and beyond. The label's really grown into its own through the years, and looks to a continued tenure providing dance music's future innovations to the masses.
14. Spinnin' Records
Spinnin's legacy stretches back to the turn of the millennium, but the past decade has really seen it becoming a major force in shaping modern dance music. It's widely responsible for introducing the world to, and popularizing, big room house, with perhaps its biggest claim to fame being the discovery of Martin Garrix and kicking off his journey to superstardom with "Animals." Millions of followers, billions of streams amassed, a multi-million dollar merger with Warner, and over 20 noteworthy, artist-led sub-labels later (think Heldeep and Dharma Worldwide), Spinnin' has permanently cemented itself as a pillar of EDM and one of the genre's greatest patrons.
13. Ultra Music
Before Spinnin' asserted its dominance in the EDM world, Ultra was its kingpin. It entered the 2010s on top, with iconic singles like "Stereo Love" and Skrillex' remix to Benny Benassi's "Cinema" raking in countless plays across all platforms. This streak has continued all through the decade, with the label playing host to multiple platinum records which have included Deorro's 2016 collaborations with Elvis Crespo, "Bailar," and "Five More Hours" with Chris Brown, in addition to SNBRN's "Gangsta Walk," "Just Hold On" with Steve Aoki and Louis Tomlinson, and Klingade's "Somewhere New." Label darling Kygo even booked an Olympic performance.
12. UKF
One of the earliest entities to realize the power of YouTube as a music platform is UKF, which became one of the first viral channels to flourish as an indie record label. It's hard to believe the brand was created a mere 10 years ago, given its establishment as a prime hub for all things bass from the get-go. In fact, it's safe to say that many of electronic music's younger generation discovered the likes of Zeds Dead, Nero, and even Knife Party during UKF's earliest days. Outside its reputation as a leading curatorial hub, Luke Hood's brainchild is also behind upwards of three billion streams on YouTube alone, a sold-out show at the Alexandria Palace in London, and multiple groundbreaking compilations that have served as barometers of bass culture over the years. It's truly a label of the future.
11. Monstercat
Flume might have been future bass' first pioneer, but it's Canadian titan Monstercat that took experimental bass, in all forms, to formerly unfathomable heights. Its founders Mike Darlington and Ari Paunonen can easily be considered some of the music industry's most industrious entrepreneurs, slowly building Monstercat's stock over the years through adopting Twitch streaming early and making their label's name known on a grander scale via festival stage takeovers. By 2014 it'd already sold over a million records, but 2016 is when Monstercat struck gold with Marshmello's breakout single "Alone." This goes to show that grassroots passion mixed with a bit of business savvy pays off in the long run, and as a result, there's no foreseeable end to the label's reign over the bass world.
10. Big Beat
While most of our picks for Label of the Decade are smaller distributors, we'd be remiss if we left out the behemoth Big Beat from our rankings. A longtime stalwart in house, hip-hop, and now more modern strains of electronica, the Atlantic-housed imprint relaunched in 2010 with Skrillex's Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites—effectively locking it back into the upper echelon of dance music during its second commercial boom. Skrillex's breakout EP, and even his widely frenzied Jack Ü project with Diplo are merely drops in Big Beat's bucket, with the label also giving rise to the likes of Galantis, Ekali, Icona Pop, and many more in the years following its relaunch. While trends come and go with increasing speeds, Big Beat always manages to stay ahead of the game, and this attribute is precisely what will keep it thriving for many decades to come.
09. Fool's Gold Records
With A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs at the helm, there is no way Fool's Gold would ever or could ever fold into being just another dance music label, and, of course, it didn't. Few imprints across this decade carved a distinct niche that combined electronic and rap while supporting an art form which has become criminally under-valued in today's music scene: real DJing. Now, Fool's Gold's roster boasts releases from Kid Cudi, Anna Lunoe, Run The Jewels, Brenmar, Oliver, YehMe2, Sleepy Tom, and so many more. Beyond bringing new technically skilled DJs into the fold like KITTENS, Fool's Gold is a primary sponsor of A-Trak's Goldie Awards, an annual DJ competition and beat-battle judged by some of the best in the business including Diplo, Craze, and A-Trak himself. Furthermore, FGR has even dipped into fashion, events production, and more during the 2010s. – Harry Levin
08. Armada Music
Armada's journey runs parallel to its founder Armin van Buuren's rise to the top of the crossover world. It'd already become a top trance label by the aughts, but has silently exploded into one of the biggest imprints in electronic whose power rivals that of Ultra and Spinnin'. From 2011-2015, it took home the IDMA for "Best Global Dance Music Label," additionally expanding its robust sub-label army to during this time while propping up van Buuren's entrance into the pop world through his LPs Intense and Embrace. Today, its repertoire spans records from Detroit legend Kevin Saunderson to Dutch house master Afrojack, showcasing a label built to last and prosper through EDM's cyclical history.
07. Future Classic –
The "Australian Invasion" of the last decade was one of the most enjoyable subplots in all of dance music. The talent that emanated from down under over the last ten years went on to be some of the most dominate forces in electronic music, positioning Future Classic as an incubator for Aussie hitmakers. Future Classic wasn't new to the decade, though the label/management company's story really took off in 2012 with the debut release from Harley Streten, better known as Flume. The rest, as they say, is history. Releases from Anna Lunoe, Touch Sensitive, Chrome Sparks, Nick Murphy (fka Chet Faker), Classixx, Flight Facilities, Wave Racer, and others would follow, placing Future Classic among some of the greatest labels of the decade.
06. Ed Banger Records
Pedro Winter's Ed Banger family built its reputation in the previous decade under the stewardship of Cassius and Justice, and those are the only two names that actually need to be mentioned even though there are plenty of others that could be. However, between 2010 and 2019, Busy P proved that he knew how to keep his record label relevant in the face of changing market with tasty treats from Breakbot, Mr, Oizo, Riton, and Boston Bun. Still, Ed Banger managed to bring home hardware over the course of the decade with Justice's Grammy-winning Woman Worldwide. Ed Banger Records, which celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2018, was never a pure house or even a pure electro imprint, and by leaning into that spirit of exploration, they were able to continue to sign forward-thinking artists that forward-thinking dance fans were eager to discover. – Harry Levin
05. Mad Decent
It was in this decade that Diplo established himself as both the premier pop producer of our day as well as a paragon of superstar DJ culture—and his label, Mad Decent, was there every step of the way. Diplo entered the EDM explosion with a resumé and Rolodex matched by few and immediately established Mad Decent as an open-format trendsetter. Even before he entered his current house kick with his new imprint Higher Ground, Diplo landed modern four-on-the-floor classics like "Bugatti" and "Feel The Volume," essentially launching JAUZ's career. He put on early Dillon Francis and Baauer, with Valentino Khan, Party Favor, and so many more in between. Let us not forget one of the biggest hits in history, the light-hearted jam, "Lean On" which, on top of breaking numerous records, imbued practically every pop song to follow for the next two years with its bouncing dancehall beat. – Harry Levin
04. OWSLA
Skrillex is such a staple when discussing electronic music that it's almost hard to believe that Sonny Moore started working under that name just this decade. Even harder to believe he only started OWSLA this decade, too. Though, at the end of the decade, looking back its clear OWSLA had a finger on the pulse of electronic music culture right from the jump.
This label turned lifestyle brand was launched with the breakout EP from an exciting 19-year-old named Porter Robinson entitled Spitfire. From there on the tone of the label was set to continue breaking boundaries and building new artists. Makes sense, considering the second release from a little known artist who goes by the name of ZEDD. From there, OWSLA went on to push records from every corner of electronic music, from Yogi, Alvin Risk, KOAN Sound, What So Not, Alex Metric, Getter, Vindata, Mija, Ekali, Kill The Noise, and more. – Harry Levin
03. Anjunabeats / Anjunadeep
Anjunabeats is a musical movement in itself. The trance label and its deeper, progressive-leaning counterpart Anjunadeep have carved a distinct sonic niche in their respective genre realms, with the latter being a prime motivator in the rise of melodic house as a dominating sect in electronica. Meanwhile, Anjunabeats remains a titan with impeccable curation in its founders Above & Beyond; Seven Lions was discovered and nurtured to the star he is today thanks to the imprint, as have other key players today like Lane 8, Ilan Bluestone, and Andrew Bayer. Not to mention, its fan base remains one of the most dedicated we've seen today.
02. mau5trap
deadmau5 has always commanded a large portion the electronic zeitgeist's collective attention, and regardless of whatever anyone may think of him, he's always diverted a large portion of that attention to his record label mau5trap. Looking back on this decade, it's almost uncanny how many impressive artists came into their own mau5trap. Matt Lange, Eekkoo, ATTLAS, i_o, Rinzen, just to name a few. Many listeners might also be surprised to learn that mau5trap also hosted seminal releases from artists like Skrillex, Excision, Noisia, and Moguai. – Harry Levin
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01. DIRTYBIRD
In the span of 2010 to 2019, no other label has done a better job of introducing house music to a wider audience than DIRTYBIRD. With a foundational crew of artists maintaining the brand's core values through both its sound and jovial conduct, Claude VonStroke's humble, homemade record imprint has amassed a consistent, reliable force of dancers around the globe. Not only have they curated some of the decade's biggest hits like "Stop It" by Fisher and "OKAY" by Shiba San, but they continuously groom up-and-coming artists and set new weird and wacky trends as well. The label has successfully moved into events curation over the last decade, inspired by its humble beginnings, hosting beat-laden barbecues in the park. Now, with fledging Campout and BBQ events all over the country, a roster of top-notch artists that proctor some of the best house in the game, DIRTYBIRD Records is a shoe-in for our Top Label of the Decade. – Harry Levin
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TroyBoi teams up with Adekunle Gold for new single, 'Tranquilizer'
Eclectic producer TroyBoi calls on Nigerian vocalist Adekunle Gold for assistance on his latest single, "Tranquilizer." The mellow track features spacey, reverb-laden production that gives Gold plenty of room for melodic freedom. Its smooth flow paired with simple, yet impactful elements makes the composition a fitting play in a wide array of settings.
"Tranquilizer" adds to TroyBoi's steady flow of tunes he's produced in 2019 since joining OWSLA, highlighted by his V!BEZ, Vol. 3 release and a pair of Skrillex collaborations. "Tranquilizer" marks a switch from the tight, sample heavy production that TroyBoi has generally crafted, but a change of pace from an artist with such a wide skill set is anything but unexpected. It will be interesting to see further spaces he explores.
Photo credit: Pierre Bourgalt
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Skrillex and Bridges For Music's production school co-venture opens in South Africa
Skrillex is for the kids.
Sonny Moore's origin story as an adopted child living in Los Angeles takes a significant turn when he finds music to be his creative outlet. Smash cut to fronting From First to Last and then fast forward a decade and change to 2019, where Moore has become one of the most esteemed producers in the game. Music brought the once confused orphan punk to where he is today, so its a heartwarming full-circle moment to see Skrillex's new music production school open for the children of Langa, South Africa this week.
The school is a co-venture with Bridges For Music, which Skrillex and OWSLA have been partnered with since 2012. Across 2013 – 2014, the OWSLA crew hosted meet and greet giveaways to fans in benefit of the school's construction. Then, in 2015, on Skrillex's Full Flex Express outing, the tour donated equipment to Bridges For Music along with a portion of the ticket sales from each show to fund the new educational center.
Now, seven years after Skrillex and the philanthropy group joined forces, Bridges For Music's new music production school is open in Langa, now promising to help emanate a new generation of music out of Africa.
In 2012 we started building a music production school Langa South Africa with @bridgesformusic. its 2019 now and the dream is alive. pic.twitter.com/NqThAn0I4z
— Skrillex (@Skrillex) August 21, 2019
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Skrillex and TroyBoi share hyped new visual for posse cut 'Malokera' [Watch]
Skrillex has been on an absolute tear this summer with consistently deliveries on long-awaited new music. Chief among the new cuts the OWSLA boss has dropped off in recent weeks is "Malokera," a certified rump-shaker with TroyBoi, MC Lan, Ludmilla, and Ty Dolla $ign all riding a baile funk-inspired wave. Now, "Malokera" has a brand new music video to boot, featuring Skrillex and the rest of the track's posse showing out to the bouncy new hit.
A green screen, some lights, and a few props are all the team needs to make a hype new visual that matches "Malokera's" energy perfectly. The track's heavy Brazilian influence plays strong in the new video, starring Lan and Ludmilla front and center. See the new video for "Malokera" below.
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TroyBoi showcases the third installment of his 'V!BEZ' series through OWSLA
Festival July 30, 2019 0 Comments
TroyBoi has released the third edition of his extended play set, V!BEZ, via Skrillex's OWSLA imprint. The EP features five tracks, including the the recent heavy-hitting collaboration with the label's head honcho, "WARLORDZ." "PAPI CHULO" is the lead single arriving from the project, released in anticipation to the multi-release bundle, while "Do You?" is the South East Londoner's hit released in 2015 that highlights his less-is-more attitude and original sound sequencing. "BAILE" and "HIGH" (feat. YAS) are the two new original singles from the project, as the former further pounds the producer's highly percussive trap leanings while the latter caresses a more celestial feel, allowing the sultry vocalist to shine amidst contrasting percussive ad libs.
In a recent press release, Skrillex mentioned some words about the signee: "TroyBoi is special in that he's always uncompromising and follows his own vision. I went to see him headline the Hollywood Palladium and he had as much crew as you would bring into a nightclub like aerial dancers and violinists. He's his own wave, no one sounds like him. It could be the simplest beat and you know it's TroyBoi right away. He's unique and simple, he makes people move."
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Skrillex drops off tour visual to accompany 'Mumbai Power' featuring Kenny Beats, Porter Robinson, and more [Watch]
Fresh off the heels of two ultra-satisfying setlist-tools-turned-official-releases, Skrillex has turned in a new visual feature to accompany one of his new Show Tracks, "Mumbai Power." The video is a collection of clips from the road, from stadiums to street corners, festival stages to plane cabins, with a gang of Skrillex's friends following him on his adventures across the world.
Kenny Beats, Porter Robinson, longtime touring teammate Team EZY, Mija, recent collaborators Kelsey Lu and Troyboi, and even Loki, all make appearances in the new visual cut. Fans and social media followers will surely recognize snippets of the globetrotting superstar and his crew throughout the video, recapping appearances in Japan, Korea, and India to the highly repeatable "Mumbai Power."
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Effin flips Chris Lake's 'I Want You' [Stream]
Those familiar with LA's Icon Collective know that its alumni have made serious noise in the world of dance music. Jauz, NGHTMRE, and Slander are just a few of the heavyweights who got their start at Icon. Another more understated notch in their roster is Effin, who recently executed an out-of-the-box remix of the Chris Lake classic, "I Want You."
Lake is an unequivocal staple in the house music domain, and one of the driving leaders in the genre's global ascension. But one of the reasons he has found such sweeping success is because his music taps into up-to-the-moment sounds and styles and packages them with more classic, subtle nuance. In his explosive rendition, Effin took those subtleties and put them under his serrated microscope lens.
"I Want You" came out on OWSLA in 2017, and because the Skrillex-headed label features cross-genre categories throughout its prolific catalog, its identity pertains more to an all-encompassing energy from a collective vantage point. Effin harnessed the same energy Lake did for dancefloor cut and morphed it into a heavy-hitting bass tune.
Stream the full track below and download it free for a limited time.
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TroyBoi unveils that another Skrillex collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign is on the way
Skrillex can't stay out of the headlines thanks to the sheer volume of music and diverse nature of collaborations he has been releasing as of late. Over the last few weeks, the producer has released music with Ed Sheeran, Ty Dolla $ign, Lykke Li, and TroyBoi. According to a new Instagram post, it would appear Skrillex will not be stopping there.
TroyBoi took to Instagram to announce a new collaboration with the OWSLA boss that will feature Ty Dolla $ign, Lan, and Ludmilla titled "Malokera." The new collaborative cut comes hot off the heels of Skrillex and TroyBoi's boisterous "WARLORDZ" joint from earlier this summer. While TroyBoi did not specify a release date, he did note that the track is "coming soon," giving Skrillex fans their next piece of material to look forward to. This track announcement comes only weeks after news surfaced of TroyBoi's upcoming EP, PAPI CHULO, which will almost certainly feature "Malokera."
Got together with these incredible artists and made an absolute MADNESS! This summer is gonna be a spicy one, HYPED! #ComingSoon
A post shared by TroyBoi (@troyboi_music) on Jul 12, 2019 at 11:52am PDT
Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images
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TroyBoi has a new OWSLA EP on deck, shares lead single, 'PAPI CHULO'
TroyBoi is slowing down his relentless release machine for no one. The prolific and ever-worldly producer has remained one of the most enduring presences not only in his chosen trap lane, but on the electronic music highway at large.
The London-bred "Afterhours" producer set the interwebs ablaze last month when Skrillex summoned him for an explosive, collaborative OWSLA single, "WARLORDZ." But now it seems the single was a harbinger of sorts for TroyBoi's next synergistic, Skrillex-sponsored release. Entitled V!BEZ, Vol. 3, TroyBoi's forthcoming EP will land on the hallowed OWSLA haven July 26.
In addition to the full tracklist, Troyboi has also shared a new single, "PAPI CHULO," as a precursor to the impending project. The song is a sexy, sauntering emblem of TroyBoi's wildly texturized, beat-banging brand of experimental trap. The latin-inspired track arrives hand-in-hand with a smoldering new music video, illuminating the underbelly of Miami's nightlife culture.
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Skrillex and TroyBoi coalesce for full-throated battle cry, 'WARLORDZ' [Stream]
Festival June 20, 2019 0 Comments
Skrillex has been back in electronic earshot in a big way this past year, vigorously venturing the festival front and continuously churning out high-caliber offerings both under his Boys Noize-assisted Dog Blood masthead, along with a recent Kelsey Lu remix. But he warned that the sun had only begin to rise on his release agenda for the year. Now he's delivering on that promise.
He's now taken up arms with worldly and ever-active torrential trap talent, TroyBoi. Their boisterous OWSLA-housed brainchild, "WARLORDZ," is intuitively named for its audacious architects. The track exudes the complexity and dexterity of its creators, oscillating between throaty Asian vocals and tender piano-driven interludes.
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Michael Crichton has sold over 200 million books, which have been translated into thirty-eight languages; thirteen of his books have been made into films. His novels include Micro, Prey, State of Fear, Timeline, Jurassic Park, and The Andromeda Strain. Also known as a filmmaker and the creator of ER, he remains the only writer to have had the number one book, movie, and TV show simultaneously. He died in 2008 at the age of sixty-six.
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Vaccines and immunization
National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI): Statements and publications
Guidance for influenza vaccine delivery in the presence of COVID-19
Challenges posed by COVID-19
Recommendations for influenza immunization programs
Consider alternate models of influenza vaccine delivery this fall
Adaptations to usual immunization procedures
Screening and entry: all venues
Infection prevention and control (IPC)
Clinic set up and immunization process
Additional considerations for other settings
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for the delivery of seasonal influenza vaccine in fall 2020, when ongoing COVID-19 activity may continue to stress public health capacity and affect clinic operations and attendance. This guidance has been developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) in consultation with the Canadian Immunization Committee and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI).
Reducing the burden of influenza is particularly important this fall and winter to prevent an increase in health care utilization at the same time as there is a potential resurgence of COVID-19 activity. In its seasonal influenza vaccine statement for 2020-2021, NACI advises that priority should be given to providing influenza vaccine to persons at high risk of influenza complications and those capable of transmitting infection to them.
The seasonal influenza immunization campaign provides an opportunity to develop and practice approaches that may be used for the anticipated COVID-19 immunization program and to ensure consideration of the diverse needs of population groups based on access to services, vulnerability, ethnicity/culture, ability status and other socioeconomic and demographic factors. These approaches may also be useful for the provision and catch-up of routine immunization. Additional advice for the provision of routine immunization programs during the COVID-19 pandemic is available from PHAC and from provinces and territories.
The COVID-19 pandemic creates a series of challenges for the delivery of the seasonal influenza immunization program, including:
need for measures to avoid transmission of COVID-19 to staff, volunteers and clients (many of whom are at increased risk of severe disease from both influenza and COVID-19)
availability of personnel to provide immunizations, as staff may be deployed to COVID-19 work and cautions apply to the involvement of staff or volunteers who are considered to be at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19
access to sufficient supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) for vaccinators and other staff
access to or suitability of usual venues for immunization administration
risk of a resurgence of COVID-19 activity concurrently with scheduled influenza immunization delivery
public fear of exposure to COVID-19 while accessing immunization services
potentially increased demand for influenza vaccine starting early in the campaign, as seen in the Southern hemisphere
Provinces and territories use varying systems for their seasonal influenza program, and local factors also play an important role in the planning and delivery of influenza vaccine. This fall, jurisdictions should consider a wide range of strategies to deliver influenza vaccine, with the goal of reducing crowding while maintaining or increasing vaccine uptake. Alternate models include the use of non-traditional settings as permitted by provincial/territorial legislation (for example, for immunization by pharmacists or paramedics). If demand is high, potential vaccine supply limitations may affect the decision to use some alternate delivery models.
Approaches to be considered include:
holding multiple smaller public clinics instead of large clinics with many attendees
considering extended clinic hours to avoid crowding
providing immunization opportunistically to patients and their accompanying persons when they are discharged from hospital or are seen for other reasons
in primary care settings, designating specific times for immunization clinics to ensure that only well persons are in the area at the time
for example, at the start or end of the day
cooperation between several medical practices to operate a joint influenza vaccine clinic in a dedicated space with dedicated staff
providing influenza vaccine during senior shopping hours at pharmacies in grocery stores, or creating special hours for seniors and other vulnerable persons at pharmacies and other venues
administering vaccines outdoors (weather permitting)
for example, in a provider's parking lot or a drive-through clinic
establishing mobile clinics in vans or buses to visit neighbourhoods
developing an outreach strategy to administer influenza vaccine to vulnerable persons, housebound persons, and seniors who are sheltering in place
providing immunization during home care visits
administering influenza vaccine at congregate living centres
student residences
having health care organizations, including long-term care facilities provide their own immunization for staff, volunteers and patients/clients (usual practice)
encouraging workplaces to organize their own on-site immunization programs
The text box below highlights the types of adaptations to usual immunization practices that are recommended in the presence of COVID-19 activity. The sections that follow provide additional details.
screening for illness/exposure to COVID-19
physical distancing: may affect the physical layout and number of clients that can be accommodated at any given time
infection prevention and control (IPC) requirements, including the need for personal protective equipment (PPE)
increased environmental cleaning
potential need for longer hours and increased staff
use of appointment systems to reduce clinic crowding
use of technology and other methods to reduce contact
consent and recording processes
visible and audible communications explaining COVID-19 adaptations to influenza immunization campaigns in accessible formats
All persons attending the venue should be passively screened (through signage) and actively screened before entry, even if they were already pre-screened by telephone when the appointment was made. Staff and volunteers should be screened before each shift. There are various options for active screening, for example:
providing or linking to an online screening tool to be used the day of immunization
screening clients by telephone on arrival before they enter the building
for example, while still in their car
screening arrivals in person, preferably before entering the building
Signage at the door should advise visitors not to enter if they are ill, to put on their non-medical mask or face covering (depending on jurisdictional advice), use the hand sanitizer provided on entry, practice respiratory etiquette, and maintain physical distancing. If required, masks should be available for those who come without, preferably at no cost to the client.
If any persons are identified with symptoms on arrival at the venue, they should be instructed to perform hand hygiene, put on a medical mask and be redirected for assessment (for example, to a health care provider or COVID-19 assessment site depending on their symptoms).
Provincial and territorial guidance should be consulted for screening language and tools.
A two-metre physical distance should be maintained as much as possible, using strategies such as:
scheduling/appointments to avoid crowds
asking people to arrive at their assigned time
having people wait in cars and calling them in when ready (by phone or text)
using signage, barriers or floor markings for persons who are waiting
spacing chairs in waiting areas two metres apart
increased space should be allotted for people using wheelchairs, walkers or strollers and for families and accompanying persons
monitoring entries and exits, waiting areas and lineups to maintain physical distancing
IPC measures are needed to prevent transmission of COVID-19 in the immunization setting. These include:
requiring ill staff and volunteers to stay at home
screening clients as per provincial/territorial advice and not proceeding if they are ill
implementing engineering controls if feasible
for example, installing clear plastic barriers at reception areas and between immunization stations in community clinics
implementing administrative controls to maintain physical distancing (as described in the Physical distancing and Clinic set-up sections)
providing hand sanitizer stations throughout the venue, including entry, immunization stations and exit
ensuring that administration, clinical and patient areas, and washrooms are cleaned and disinfected frequently
guidance for cleaning and disinfection is available for ambulatory care settings and for public spaces
cleaning and disinfecting immunization stations between clients (for example, with wipes)
carrying out hand hygiene before and after providing immunization
ensuring that all staff are trained in the use of PPE
Considerations for PPE selection
Physical distancing may be difficult to maintain at immunization venues and the immunization procedure requires close physical proximity between the vaccinator and the client. The following recommendations are based on PHAC IPC guidance for ambulatory care settings and apply in geographical areas where there is known or possible community transmission of COVID-19. Readers should refer to local, provincial or territorial guidance and organizational policies for specific recommendations for use of masks, eye protection and other PPE, PPE conservation strategies, and the use of non-medical masks by the public. These may differ over time based on the changing epidemiology of COVID-19.
vaccinators should wear a medical mask and eye protection as should other staff who are not able to maintain a two-metre physical distance
for example, recovery room monitors and first aid providers
vaccinators need not wear gloves except when administering intranasal influenza vaccine or oral non-influenza vaccines, because of an increased likelihood of contact with a client's mucous membranes and bodily fluids during these procedures
gloves should be changed between clients and hand hygiene performed after gloves are removed
precautions for aerosol-generating procedures are not necessary for administration of nasal or oral vaccinesFootnote 1
staff and volunteers who are able to maintain a two-metre physical distance or will have only transitory closer contact (such as walking by) should wear a medical mask
staff who are behind a barrier do not need to use PPE, except for protection between co-workers behind the barrier
PPE may be used for the full duration of a shift
extended use of the same mask and eye protection but should be replaced after a break
soiled, wet or damaged masks should be replaced
PPE including medical mask, eye protection, gown and gloves should be immediately available to all personnel who need to provide first aid or respond to a health emergency
When immunization is provided during another health care visit (for example, primary care visit, home care or while in hospital), it is anticipated that the health care professional will already be using PPE appropriate for the situation. In addition to the ambulatory care guidance already cited, IPC guidance is available for home care providers.
Clients and their accompanying persons
Depending on jurisdictional advice, clients and their accompanying persons should be asked to wear a non-medical mask or face covering. This recommendation may be waived for young children for whom mask use is problematic. In addition, non-medical masks or face coverings should not be placed on children under the age of two years, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unable to remove the mask without assistance.
Priority clinic modifications for COVID-19 have already been identified in this document (screening for illness, physical distancing, and IPC measures). The following are additional suggestions for modifying the clinic set up and immunization process:
assessing the physical suitability of the site, including the adequacy of ventilation; however, it is appreciated that ideal sites are not always available
considering the size of the site, physical distancing requirements, and jurisdictional restrictions on the size of gatherings when determining the number of clients that can be scheduled in a given time period
providing extra clinic staff and volunteers as needed
such as for
monitoring traffic flow and waiting areas
assistance with registration and consent processes
using an appointment system (for example, online or through a call centre) to make
collecting registration information
conduct pre-clinic wellness screening
minimizing the number of persons coming to the appointment
for example, only the client plus a caregiver if necessary; only bringing children if they are being immunized
instructing clients to wear accessible clothing (for example, short sleeves) to minimize the need for removal of clothing and possibly the mask to gain access to the arm, and to bring a non-medical mask to wear at the clinic
adjusting consent and recording processes to reduce contact, making them paperless if possible
having staff complete information forms on behalf of clients
if a signature is needed for consent, having each client use a separate pen and cleaning pens between use
minimizing movement through the clinic to avoid clients walking through administrative areas
for example, by using a dedicated entrance/exit (where available) and establishing one-way traffic flow
ensuring that the cold chain is maintained in all settings including outreach and mobile clinics and outdoor clinics
ensuring that clients can be monitored for the recommended observation period following immunization in all settings
including mobile and drive-through clinics
ensuring that the supplies necessary to manage anaphylaxis are readily availableFootnote 2
maintaining a list of staff and clients attending each clinic to facilitate contact tracing if needed
Vaccine information can be provided in ways that minimize the use of paper, for example:
considering providing vaccine information online or in advance by mail or email
at the clinic, providing pre-immunization information on large wall posters or using videos in pre-immunization and post immunization observation areas
considering adding QR codes for additional information
ensuring that information is accessible (for example, available in multiple languages as needed)
School-based clinics
School-based clinics are used to deliver routine immunizations to children and teens, including influenza vaccine in some jurisdictions. These clinics may be affected by the jurisdiction's plans for return to school in fall 2020 (for example, partial or staggered attendance) and public health resource availability.
Considerations for delivery of vaccines at school include:
potential need to hold clinics over several days if student attendance is staggered
provision of other needed vaccines in addition to influenza vaccine
accessibility of sites usually used for immunization such as gyms or cafeterias
staggering immunization tables and seating in waiting areas to maintain physical distance
calling in students according to classroom cohorts
Outreach and mobile clinics
Outreach clinics are an effective way to reach underserved and vulnerable populations and persons unable to attend conventional immunization sites.Footnote 3Footnote 4Footnote 5 It is important to choose the location carefully. The best options are places that are most frequented by the vulnerable population(s) being targeted, for example, food banks, shelters for persons experiencing homelessness, centres providing free meals, centres for immigrants and refugees. Partnering with trusted community leaders is also recommended along with advance clinic promotion to encourage attendance.
Additional information can be found in the references provided above and a CDC resource: Checklist of best practices for vaccination clinics held at satellite, temporary or off-site locations.
Outdoor venues, including drive-through clinics
Drive-through and parking lot clinics (also called drive-in clinics) have been used successfully in some jurisdictions in past seasons for the seasonal influenza vaccine, and are particularly useful for people with reduced mobility or those who are apprehensive about a clinic setting. In the COVID-19 situation, they provide a way to maintain physical distancing by avoiding waiting rooms and lineups.
Potential issues for program planners include inclement weather, availability of suitable locales, and occupational health concerns for vaccinators (for example, exposure to auto exhaust or ergonomic issues if they are trying to reach far into a car). There is also potential for shoulder injury in the recipient if the arm is not adequately visualized while they are in the car, resulting in incorrect landmarking of the injection site.Footnote 6
Parking lot clinics: Providing immunization in the parking lot may be a viable option for some primary care practitioners, pharmacies and public health departments. Detailed advice for mounting a parking lot clinic (also called a drive-in clinic) can be found in an Australian resource: NSW guidance for drive-in immunization clinics.
Drive-through clinics: These clinics are larger-scale operations that may be mounted in fixed or rotating locations. Potential venues should offer shelter for the immunization team and sufficient parking for the required post-immunization observation period. Possibilities include community buildings with a marquee, car washes, warehouses, insurance inspection stations, arena parking lots or drive-through tents erected for the occasion.
Planning logistics have been described, including the development of a traffic flow pattern with traffic lanes for the consent and immunization processes and adequate parking spaces for post-immunization monitoring.Footnote 7Footnote 8Footnote 9Footnote 10
Clients should be instructed to wear a non-medical mask and loose-fitting clothes to allow easy access to the deltoid area. Clients should be seated to allow window or door access for the vaccinator, who should not enter the car. Parents may hold their child on their lap for the child's immunization. The entire upper arm (or upper outer thigh in infants) should be exposed to find the correct injection site.
Remote and isolated communities
Remote and isolated communities have many years of experience with influenza immunization campaigns. In these settings, many of the adaptations outlined earlier in this document will be applicable; however, additional considerations may be needed. Suggestions include:
using fly-in teams as an efficient way to provide influenza immunization in some remote and isolated communities
such teams must be carefully screened according to jurisdictional direction before travel
collaboration with trusted community leaders and Community Health Representatives
promoting the clinics as a way to provide community protection in addition to personal protection
setting up in popular locations such as grocery stores, and providing immunization door-to-door later for persons unable to attend the clinic
providing immunization at community pharmacies if accessible in the community
Note that lack of connectivity in many remote and isolated communities may prevent the use of electronic systems for appointments, registration or recording.
Public Health Agency of Canada. Infection prevention and control for COVID-19: Interim guidance for outpatient and ambulatory care settings. May 23, 2020. Available from: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/guidance-documents/interim-guidance-outpatient-ambulatory-care-settings.html
Public Health Agency of Canada. Infection prevention and control for COVID-19: Interim guidance for home care settings. 2020-05-01. Available from: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/health-professionals/infection-prevention-control-covid-19-interim-guidance-home-care-settings.html
National Advisory Committee on Immunization. Interim guidance on continuity of immunization programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. May 13, 2020. Available from: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/immunization/national-advisory-committee-on-immunization-naci/interim-guidance-immunization-programs-during-covid-19-pandemic.html
Public Health Agency of Canada. Vaccine annex: Canadian Pandemic Influenza Preparedness: Planning Guidance for the Health Sector. Appendix B - Planning Guidance for Mass Immunization Clinics. Available from: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/flu-influenza/canadian-pandemic-influenza-preparedness-planning-guidance-health-sector/vaccine-annex.html#appb
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Interim guidance for immunization services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pandemic-guidance/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Guidance for pharmacists. May 28, 2020. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/pharmacies.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Guidelines for Large-scale influenza vaccination clinic planning. 2015 Dec 16. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/vaccination/vax_clinic.htm
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Checklist of best practices for vaccination clinics held at satellite, temporary or off-site locations. Available from: https://www.izsummitpartners.org/content/uploads/2019/02/off-site-vaccination-clinic-checklist.pdf
NSW Health. Guidance for drive-in immunization clinics. Advice for Providers During COVID-19. 4 May 2020. Available from: https://www.cesphn.org.au/preview/population-health/immunisation-1/3157-drive-in-flu-vaccination-clinics/file
World Health Organization. Framework for decision-making: implementation of mass vaccination campaigns in the context of COVID-19. 22 May 2020. Available from: https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/332159
World Health Organization. Guiding principles for immunization activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interim guidance 26 March 2020. Available from: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/guiding-principles-for-immunization-activities-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-interim-guidance
World Health Organization. Immunization in the context of COVID-19 pandemic. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). 16 April 2020. Available from: https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/331818
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. Interim guidance for immunization services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pandemic-guidance/
National Advisory Committee on Immunization. Canadian Immunization Guide: Part 2 - Vaccine Safety. Early vaccine reactions including anaphylaxis. June 2013. Available from: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/canadian-immunization-guide-part-2-vaccine-safety/page-4-early-vaccine-reactions-including-anaphylaxis.html
Weatherill SA, Buxton JA, Daly PC. Immunization programs in non-traditional settings. Can J Public Health 2004;95(2):133-7.
Kong KL, Chu S, Giles ML. Factors influencing the uptake of influenza vaccine vary among different groups in the hard-to-reach population. Aust NZ Public Health 2020;44:163-8. Doi:10.1111/1753-6405.12964.
Thomsen R, Smyth W, Gardner a, et al. Centrelink; an innovative urban intervention for improving adult Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander access to vaccination. Healthcare Infection 2012;17;136-41. Doi: 10.1071/HI12035
Imran M, Hayley D. Injection-induced axillary nerve injury after a drive-through flu shot. Clinical Geriatrics 2013;21(12). Available from: https://www.consultant360.com/index.php/taxonomy/term/7226
Le N, Charney RL, Gerard J. Feasibility of a Novel Combination of Influenza Vaccinations and Child Passenger Safety Seat Fittings in a Drive-through Clinic Setting. Disaster Med Public Health Prep 2017;11(6):647-651. doi: 10.1017/dmp.2017.3. Epub 2017 May 2
Banks LL, Crandall C, Esquibel L. Throughput times for adults and children during two drive-through influenza vaccination clinics. Disaster Med Public Health Prep 2013;7(2):175-81. doi: 10.1017/dmp.2013.3.
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Archive of 'brain bio-hack' category
Rhodiola for physical and mental performance
categories: brain bio-hack, depression, mental performance, physical performance
by Richard Aiken MD PhD @rcaiken
A systematic review of numerous randomized placebo-controlled studies of Rhodiola rosea showed beneficial effects on physical performance, mental performance, and in mild to moderate depression[1]. For example, one Swedish phase II randomized placebo-controlled study over a six-week clinical trial concluded[2]:
"R. rosea possesses a clear and significant anti-depressive activity in patients suffering from mild to moderate depression. When administered in a dosage of two tablets, each containing 170 mg of extract, daily over a 6-week period, statistical significant reduction in the overall symptom level of depression as well as in specific symptoms of depression, such as insomnia, emotional instability and somatization, could be demonstrated. In higher doses, four tablets per day over a 6-week period, an additional positive effect could be shown. No side-effects resulting from treatment could be detected in any group of the groups".
Therefore, doses of about 300 – 600 mg were effective in that study.
The mechanism of action may be inhibition of monoamine re-uptake (such as serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline), enhanced binding and sensitization of serotonin receptors, monoamine oxidase inhibition, and neuro-endocrine modulation[3]. Rhodiola is apparently adaptogenic, meaning that it does its good deeds without disturbing normal biologic functions.
I'm not sure if it is an herb (plant leaf, stem, or flower used for flavoring or medicinal use) or a spice (same as herb but a root). The aerial portion (above ground plant) is used as a food. However, various alternative names for the plant include "root," such as the "red root" and the powder is a deep red so I assume that the medicinal part is primarily a root and therefore technically a spice.
Rhodiola Rosea 3% Salidroside Powder (100 grams) costs about $18[4]. I use a little less than one eighth of a teaspoon, about 300 mg (a cost of about ten cents). I'm unsure of where this was harvested although it can grow on cold rocky slopes in the USA; it has been suggested to aid those living in very cold stressful environments where it grows, such as Siberia and Scandinavia. It has a shelf life of three or more years.
[1] Hung, S. K., Perry, R., & Ernst, E. (2011). The effectiveness and efficacy of Rhodiola rosea L.: A systematic review of randomized clinical trials. Phytomedicine, 18(4), 235-244. doi:10.1016/ j.phymed. 2010.08.014.
[2] Darbinyan, V., Aslanyan, G., Amroyan, E., Gabrielyan, E., Malmström, C., & Panossian, A. (2007). Clinical trial of Rhodiola rosea L. extract SHR-5 in the treatment of mild to moderate depression. Nordic Journal of Psychiatry, 61(5), 343-348. doi:10.1080/08039480701643290.
[3] Kumar, V. (2006). Potential medicinal plants for CNS disorders: An overview.Phytother. Res. Phytotherapy Research, 20(12), 1023-1035. doi:10.1002/ptr.1970
[4] My source for this is from Bulk Supplements (www.bulksupplements.com) – I order from Amazon and guided in my selection in part by happy consumers who have tried it and like it on some basis.
Nootropic Caffeine
categories: Anxiety, bio-hack, brain, brain bio-hack, leafy greens, superfood, vitamins/ supplements
Why is it that aqueous extracts of the Tea Plant is the most consumed beverage in the world? It's not the taste – it's because it's psychoactive.
The compound responsible is theanine – found only in the Tea Plant and a certain fungus (Bay Boleet). Theanine modulates the psychostimulant effect of caffeine, further increasing focus but also with a calming that has been shown to increase alpha waves in the brain – similar to meditative states (Nobre at al.).
Therefore there may be cognitive and anxiolytic properties of theanine in the presence of caffeine and possible as an isolated extract.
A. C. Nobre, A. Rao, and G. N. Owen. L-theanine, a natural constituent in tea, and its effect on mental state. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr, 17(suppl – 1):167-168, 2008.
Sonic seasonings
categories: bio-hack, brain bio-hack, Food, taste
"Sound is the forgotten flavor sense," says experimental psychologist Charles Spence. Manipulating sound can transform our experience of food and drink, making stale potato chips taste fresh, adding the sensation of cream to black coffee, or boosting the savory, peaty notes in whiskey. Chocolate can taste sweeter with high pitched sound. Click photo for more info.


British court says right-to-die case can proceed
By Maria Cheng THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
In a case that challenges Britain�s definition of murder, a severely disabled man who says his life has no �privacy or dignity� will be granted a hearing on his request that a doctor be allowed to give him a lethal injection.
Tony Nicklinson suffered a paralyzing stroke in 2005 that left him unable to speak or move below his neck. The former rugby player and corporate manager requires constant care and communicates largely by blinking, although his mind has remained unaffected.
�I am fed up with my life and don�t want to spend the next 20 years or so like this,� Nicklinson said in a statement.
In January, Nicklinson asked the High Court to declare that any doctor who kills him with his consent will not be charged with murder. On Monday, a judge said the request may proceed, making it the first right-to-die case of its kind to get a hearing in a British court.
The 57-year-old�s condition is stable, though Nicklinson has refused since 2007 to take any life-prolonging drugs recommended by doctors, including heart medication or blood thinners.
The ministry of justice argued that granting Nicklinson�s request would require changing the law on murder and that such changes must be made by Parliament. The government had applied to have the case dismissed.
In his ruling, Justice William Charles said Nicklinson was �now inviting the court to cross the Rubicon� and that his case had �an arguable base.�
Nicklinson argued that British law hindered his right to �private and family life� � guaranteed by the European Convention on Human Rights � on the grounds that being able to choose how to die is a matter of personal autonomy.
�The decision to go to a hearing is quite a small step, but what�s tremendously significant is what Tony Nicklinson is asking for,� said Emily Jackson, a law professor at the London School of Economics. �Normally, it would be for Parliament to make any change to the law on murder, so it would be a very, very big deal for the court to make a change like this.�
Nicklinson�s wife, Jane, says the only way to end her husband�s suffering is for him to die.
�A life like this is unbearable for him,� she said. �We know there are doctors out there that would do this if it is made legal.�
A recent British commission headed by a former justice secretary concluded there was a strong case for allowing assisted suicide under strict criteria. The commission was set up and funded by advocates who want the current law changed.
Assisted suicide is usually for people who have at least some capacity to kill themselves, perhaps by drinking a lethal beverage or taking a fatal dose of drugs. The report did not support euthanasia, which is when a doctor actively kills a patient.
The commission recommended assisted suicide only be allowed for terminally ill people, which would exclude Nicklinson.
In 2009, the British government�s top prosecutor said people who helped terminally ill relatives and friends die were unlikely to be charged if they acted out of compassion.
In Europe, euthanasia is allowed in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Switzerland.
Penney Lewis, a law professor at King�s College London, said the U.K. had become more receptive to allowing assisted suicide in recent years but not euthanasia.
�Granting Nicklinson a hearing does not mean euthanasia will be allowed, but it is a big step,� she said.
Legalizing euthanasia in the Netherlands began in a similar fashion, with doctors in court cases employing arguments much like those of Nicklinson�s legal team, Lewis said.
Part of Nicklinson�s argument depends on the �defense of necessity,� meaning that in exceptional circumstances, a person must be allowed to break the law. In the Netherlands, doctors on trial for killing their patients argued they had no choice when confronted with dying patients begging for relief.
In 2010, Kay Gilderdale was found not guilty of the attempted murder of her severely disabled daughter. Gilderdale admitted she had tried to kill her daughter, who had repeatedly asked to die.
Nicklinson�s hearing could happen as early as this summer. It is expected to take at least five days.


Restore The Democracy in Washington State
If I was running against Paul Berendt for state chairman earlier this year, I would have made my campaign all about one thing:
The Democratic Party should support the will of the voters of the state of Washington and not sue to overturn the Top Two Primary.
In fact, we should embrace it. We shouldn't be in this lawsuit along with the GOP to overturn a popular initiative. Even if its not perfect, it represents what the people of Washington want, not to be driven to choose a party.
Most Washingtonians, if you asked them, would probably say that they were Democrats. But, it's not as simple as that. Most Washingtonians don't want to be labeled, and as Dino Rossi showed us last fall, we would rather go with the less partisan, less Olympia, less establishment guy.
The top two isn't about "I don't want to be labeled," it's about not wanting to be part of the establishment. Democrats used to understand that:
Known during the 19th century simply as "the Democracy," it all but invented the repertoire of mass politics with such innovations as storefront offices, precinct captains, and torchlight parades. The party embraced immigrants, Catholics in particular, who were set upon by "anti-Papist" mobs and moralists who tried to outlaw their saloons. Most Democratic stalwarts were male, and nearly all were white. But they still proudly considered themselves the bone and sinew of a "people's party."
So, why are we joining arm and arm with the Republican Party, to make our party look even more like a bunch of establishment hacks? If the GOP wants to walk that way, fine let them. If our state leadership actually sees some functional good in having a closed primary, then let the Republican Party carry that fight. Every political party in Washington will reap the benefits (by the way, where are the Libertarians now?) but, only the GOP will have to lose that public relations debacle.
A couple more arguments for supporting the Top Two as a Democrat:
1) If the primary is all about choosing a party's nominee, why should the taxpayers have to pay for it? There is not a good answer for that.
2) I had a lot of fun at the Presidential caucuses last year. Tons of people came out, it was invigorating to see so many people involved. And guess what? It wasn't a close primary, it was an open caucus! These things work, and they work great if we're trying to bring people into the party from the grassroots. So, lets have more of these.
By embracing the Top Two primary and Washington State's anti establishment feelings towards elections and party affiliation, we can actually help build the Democratic Party in Washington. I know it sounds counter intuitive, but as Joe Trippi once said to Howard Dean,
We don't have to be the party of exclusion. We don't have to be the party that tells people, "We decide who is a Democrat." We can be the Democracy.


Boynton Beach, Florida is a city in Palm Beach County. At the 2010 census, its population was 68,217. According to the University of Florida, Bureau of Economic and Business Research in 2017, the population had increased to approximately 73,992. Boynton Beach is a main city of the Miami urban region. The city was originally founded as Boynton Settlement in 1895, which was named after Nathan Boynton, an ex-U.S. Civil War major who visited the area a year earlier. In 1920, it was incorporated as the Town of Boynton. Eleven years later, part of the town had split. This part was renamed Ocean Ridge in 1939 while the remainder of the area assumed the name of Boynton Beach two years later.
What Occurs if the Florida Estate's Personal Representation Improperly Provides Notice to Creditors?
Florida Statue 733.2121 and Notice to Creditors
If you are acting as a Florida estate's personal representative, you must obey Florida statute 733.2121. Thus, as a personal representative, you must appropriately issue Notice to Creditors and make a meticulous examination to verify creditors. To make certain that the Notice to Creditors is appropriately issued, it is imperative to examine the whole, pertinent statute and talk to your Florida estate lawyer.
Once the personal representative has delivered Notice to Creditors, a clock starts to tick for the creditors who want to file a claim. Thus, if you think that you have claim against a Florida estate, it is imperative to hurry up. According to Florida Statue 733.702(1), creditors must file any claim statements against the deceased person's estate within three months of the initial publication of the notice to creditors or thirty days of provided with it, whichever comes later.
Palm Beach probate attorneys understand that any claim not filed within that time is stopped unless the court agrees to an extension according to 733.702(3), Florida Statutes (2012). Extensions can be permitted on the ground of fraud, estoppel, or inadequate notice of the claims period. Thus, if a Florida estate's personal representative fails to appropriately notify a somewhat ascertainable creditor, then that creditor could file a claim even past the deadline.
Latest Florida Creditor Claim Lawsuit
Cantero v. Estate of Caswell, an October 2, 2019 Third DCA opinion, is an excellent example of a case involving an inopportune creditor claim. In this case, a supposed creditor filed a claim four months after the creditor claim period had expired. He maintained that he was a sound, ascertainable creditor who did not get personal service of Notice to Creditors as he ought to have. Thus, because of the failure of the personal representative to offer him with appropriate notice, his claim ought not to be stopped due to time. This supposed creditor was maintaining that he was permitted all the transaction earnings from the deceased person's property.
The trial court decided that the personal representative had obeyed the statue and neither the personal representative nor his lawyer were on definite notice of this supposed creditor's interest in the property or claim. Thus, since it was file inopportunely, the claim of the supposed creditor was stopped. The Florida appellate court upheld the decision.