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The Psycho-Social Services and Training Institute in Cairo trains, supervises and facilitates community based psychosocial workers from the refugee communities to provide assistance to their communities. We now have 9 Syrian Psychosocial Workers available to provide services for adults, youth and children including psychosocial support, basic counseling, 24-7 crisis intervention, mental health assessment, referral and when needed accompaniment to available health, social welfare and other resources. The Psychosocial Workers are based in the Syrian Community Center in 6 October and available for home visitation.
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https://data2.unhcr.org/en/partners/view/360
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Councillors will be asked next week to back plans establishing a new primary school in Elgin.
The proposal comes after a consultation on re-zoning the catchment areas in Elgin and the subsequent need for a new school serving south-east Elgin.
Responses to the consultation overwhelmingly backed the plans for a new school.
In the report to next week’s Children and Young People’s Committee, officers have recommended that a temporary school for Primary 1, 2 and 3 be established at the former Heritage Centre in Elgin. Intially it will just be P1, with P2 and P3 occurring as pupils progress . The This arrangement would continue while the new school is designed and built on a site off Linkwood Road, with an estimated completion in 2018.
If approved by councillors, facilities in the former Heritage Centre will be equipped to the same high standard as any new school building, including high quality ICT provision. A dedicated head teacher and staff would also be appointed.
Author of the report, Moray Council’s senior education adviser Paul Watson, said there are significant educational benefits to establishing a new school in advance of a new build.
“Establishing the new school in temporary accommodation from August 2016 will enable the children from the new catchment area for south-east Elgin to enrol in Primary 1 at the new school,” he states in the report.
“They would therefore be part of the school from day one and should enjoy continuity in their learning through primary school, alongside their peer group.
“The following year a new P1 would enrol and children will begin to move up the school”.
Pupil numbers in Elgin are predicted to rise over the next decade as housing development continues to flourish. Rezoning catchment areas and crerating a new primary school will help address the current and future over-crowding problems.
If the new school for P1 did not open in August 2016 then the roll forecast at that point for New Elgin Primary is 617.This would take it almost 10% above its physical capacity.The current school roll is 552.
included in the related material; section are maps for rezoning and proposed site of new-build school.
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2019-04-25T17:55:40Z
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http://news.moray.gov.uk/pressreleases/new-primary-school-proposed-for-east-elgin-1266559
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GUWAHATI: Rolling out a new 3G service across 60 towns in Assam, the country's largest telecom operator Airtel today said it is facing peoples' resistance in setting up new towers to curb call drops.
Airtel launched its 'Platinum 3G' services, powered by dual spectrum band of 900 MHz and 2,100 MHz, to deliver a better customer experience in 60 towns, including Guwahati, Silchar, Dibrugarh, Tezpur, Nalbari, Dhemaji.
"The launch of Platinum 3G...will enable us to deliver a superior voice and data experience. The roll-out is a part of Airtel's 'Project Leap' initiative," Airtel Chief Executive Officer (North East and Assam) Sameer Anjaria said at a press meet here.
The Platinum 3G does not require additional subscription and the existing 3G customers will automatically enjoy the upgraded service, he added.
The existing 3G service is offered at 2,100 MHz and with addition of 900 MHz, the Platinum 3G is likely to enhance the customer experience, he said.
On call drops, Anjaria said the company is "not getting permissions, mostly from general public" to set up mobile towers.
"It is because of the electro-magnetic radiation scare. However, our Indian standards are more stringent than many other countries and these are absolutely safe," he added.
"We currently have over 5,000 towers in North East. To prevent call drops and improve service quality, we need some more towers at specific locations. We are in talks now," Anjaria said.
The CEO informed that Airtel is in talks with the state governments in the region for setting up towers in their properties to check call drops.
"The government machineries understand the problem and they are willing to help us. But the issue is we do not get government land in all the places where there is network issue," he added.
When asked about rolling out of 4G services in Assam, Anjaria said Airtel has already finalised acquisition of the required spectrum from Aircel and it is awaiting regulatory approval at the moment.
He, however, declined to specify any timeframe for launching the service.
Anjaria said Airtel enjoys around 45 per cent market share in North East and 35 per cent in Assam.
The size of the North Eastern market in terms of revenue is over Rs 5,000 crore with 2.8 crore subscribers. Airtel announced to invest Rs 60,000 crore across the country to implement 'Project Leap', a strategic initiative to improve its network quality.
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2019-04-25T06:28:49Z
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https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/airtel-launches-platinum-3g-in-assam/52237738
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Kwan, Grace, "The Chinese Brush Stroke Experience in Bereavement Counseling" (2011). Expressive Therapies Dissertations. 70.
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https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_dissertations/70/
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At the beginning of this blog ,I was blogging heavily ( a post a day )types , but have gradually slowed down. A few things have been happening at my end. Besides voluntarily working for Happy Camera Club ,I am also part of an organisation that ‘s working with BOP in energy crisis area . It has been a while now and it involves some travelling.
Strangely ,I have been enjoying the stint so far and for the first time stayed for some time in villages in districts that were also partially influenced by naxals . Peak of summers but really in the field no one cares. And certainly no one in Bihar cares .They can’t afford to care. Anyways that was followed by a few more trips, then a visit to a friend’s set up in Ludhiana and taking pictures.
What ,I want to share today though, is not related to photography but music.The journey’s similar and the talk is in Hindi-English .
This entry was posted in Beyond photography workshop and classroom stories, Inspirations and influences, News and latest updates, Photography and other videos, photography workshops in India and tagged happy camera club, IIT Kanpur, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Indian Ocean, Inspirations and influences, Rahul Ram, siddharth jain, visual content. Bookmark the permalink.
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2019-04-19T23:33:37Z
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https://happycameraclub.wordpress.com/2012/07/03/rahul-ram-stroy-indian-ocean/
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Validation of of Three-phase Three-phase CAS-OB CFD-Model. - 4th IFAC Workshop on Mining, Mineral and Metal Processing MMM 2015, Oulu, Finland, 25–27 August 2015. Leiviskä, Kauko. IFAC proceedings volumes 17. 1-5.
CFD modelling of pulverized coal combustion in blast furnace test rig. In: Nordic Flame Days, October 6-7 2015, Copenhagen, Denmark. 1-12.
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2019-04-22T20:16:38Z
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https://www.oulu.fi/casr/node/44358
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Before the invention of the electric light bulb about a century or so, natural gas and oil lamps had been the standard methods of lighting homes in this country. And before rural households had enough of these lamps to provide adequate light, there were three methods of illumination: candles, long-burning pine knots in the fireplace, and a crude implement known as the grease lamp.
As a source of light, grease lamps had their origin in the ancient world; for centuries, they were common in Europe. The first grease lamps were probably brought to America by early settlers. Easily fashioned by the village blacksmith, these lamps were produced in a variety of designs. Some sat flat on tables; others were hung from ceiling beams or from wall brackets.
Grease lamps--their lighting abilities were minimal--were fueled by rendered grease, fat and fish oil. A wick or twisted rag, saturated with the fuel, burned on its side in the slot.
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2019-04-20T09:32:17Z
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https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-06-09-ho-9770-story.html
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Tomorrow marks the 76th birth anniversary of Abdullah Al Mamun, who was a nonpareil in the Bangladeshi theatre, television and cinema arena. Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will host a programme tomorrow from 4pm onwards in honour of the man of many talents. A discussion session, shedding light on Albdullah Al Mamun's works and achievements will be held.
Moreover, Abdullah Al Mamun's much-acclaimed play, Meraj Fokirer Ma, will also be staged at 7pm at the National Theatre Hall.
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2019-04-20T21:09:23Z
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https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/event/remembering-abdullah-al-mamun-1604071
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Categories: 2014 Reads, Book Reviews, Reading Challenge | Tags: Good Books, january in japan, Japan, Japanese Authors, japanese literature, japanese literature challenge, japanese literature challenge 7, The Diving Pool, Yoko Ogawa | Permalink.
Categories: 2014 Reads, Book Reviews, Favorite Books, Fiction in Translation, Japanese Literature, Reading Challenge | Tags: Book Review, Book To Movie Challenge 2014, Good Books, Horror, Japan, Koji Suzuki, Recommended Books, Ring, Ringu, The Ring | Permalink.
This is NOT the book cover. Made with Phoster and Percolator Apps.
Opening lines: Bird, gazing down at the map of Africa that reposed in the showcase with the haughty elegance of a wild deer, stifled a short sigh.
This is a post for the Japanese Literature Challenge 7 and January in Japan. Please click on the links to read more about the Japanese Literature Challenge (hosted by Dolce Belleza) and January In Japan (hosted by Tony of Tony’s Reading List).
Categories: 2013 Reads, Book Reviews, Fiction in Translation, Japanese Literature | Tags: a personal matter, Fair Books, january in japan, Japan, japanese literature, japanese literature challenge, Kenzaburō Ōe, nobel prize for literature | Permalink.
Image above made with Phoster and Percolator apps. This is not the book cover.
Categories: 2013 Reads, Book Reviews, Favorite Books | Tags: 2013 books, a tale for the time being, Buddhism, Canada, Culture of Japan, Great Books, Japan, Nao, Nao Yasutani, Recommended Books, Ruth Ozeki, World War II | Permalink.
This is not the book cover. Image above made with Phoster and Percolater apps.
Categories: 2013 Reads, Book Reviews, Favorite Books, Fiction in Translation, Japanese Literature, Notable Quotes, Reading Challenge | Tags: contemporary japanese literature, Good Books, Haruki Murakami, Hawaii, Japan, japanese literature, japanese literature challenge, Murakami, Raymond Carver, reading challenge, USA, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running | Permalink.
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Real funny, I think, expecting to see some random dude with a shaved head and fat glasses. After all, it’s not like the guy has a real original look. Hell, I look like Moby.
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2019-04-22T04:19:39Z
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https://www.houstonpress.com/music/sxsw-moby-on-sixth-street-6779089
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In “Birds of North America,” Jason and Jeffrey, who are black, spend time with groups, such as the Feminist Bird Club, whose members don’t resemble that most common varietal of birder: the mature white male. “That’s the vast majority of the makeup, but I don’t think it will be going forward,” Jason said. “Birding is going to become more colorful.” Like most serious birders, they track their findings on the app eBird. They also compete on Twitter to see who can spot the most species in a year. Last year, Jason won, two hundred and seventy-nine to two hundred and thirty-nine. This year, after a trip to the Bahamas, Jeffrey, who still lives in the Bronx and works for New York City Audubon (and a juice place downtown), was ahead by twenty birds.
“I look at twenty birds as a nice, comfortable lead,” Jason said.
“Was twenty a comfortable lead last year?” Jeffrey asked.
“Migration is about to start,” Jason added, kindly.
“Red tail,” Jeffrey said, noting a passing red-tailed hawk.
“They’re like the Impala of the sky,” Jason said.
The birding community has welcomed the brothers, although there have been odd moments of tension. “Like when they meet us in the park and they walk right past me to try to find the leader. I’m, like, ‘Hey, I’m Jason!’ ” In Crotona Park, at the edge of a pond, Jeffrey was once questioned by the police.
Near the parking lot, they passed a man letting his dog chase a flock of geese. “That’s just obnoxious,” Jason said. Cats are another menace. (Jonathan Franzen, an avid birder, has summarized the community’s position as “cats must die.”) “To allow cats to roam freely is completely irresponsible,” Jason said.
The hunt for illegal egg collectors.
A new smartphone app learns to tell a hawk from a house wren.
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2019-04-20T08:14:29Z
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https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/04/01/birding-brothers-of-the-bronx
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Posted on January 31, 2013 March 2, 2013 by Boyd Bailey, L.Ac.
Eat according to your constitution – see your friendly neighborhood acupuncturist to find out more about what specific foods to include or limit to fit your specific and individual needs.
Eat slowly & mindfully. Chew well, & eat at regular times each day – Regularity and predictability benefits the Spleen and Stomach Qi, the primary Organs of digestion. When at all possible, avoid eating under extreme stress or mental preoccupation: excess worry and thought is harmful to our Spleen Qi, and will impair optimal digestion and assimilation of nutrients.
Stoke the Digestive Fire – Something has to Cook and Warm your food and drink – either the stove in your kitchen or the “stove” in your belly. Continually warming or cooking your diet with your Spleen/ Stomach’s Digestive Fire will ultimately weaken it, leading to a world of trouble. Prioritize warm and cooked foods over cold and raw foods – Include warm broths, soups and stews on a regular basis – the Organs of digestion, the Spleen and Stomach LOVE stews and soups. Include “Bone Broths” routinely to build Blood and Qi. Google “Congee” if you have an especially weakened digestive system.
Excessive fluids with meals – Don’t drink too much, as this will dilute stomach acids and enzymes necessary to properly digest- in traditional speak will put out the Digestive Fire.
Meat and animal products- while traditional theory feels some animal protein is important to maintain strong Blood and Qi, you need far less than you’d imagine to maintain Perfect Health, perhaps the equivalent of 2 (4 ounce) servings per week – Go (Mostly) Veg!
Chemical additives and preservatives – You should be able to pronounce the ingredients of what you eat and drink.
Overly processed and refined foods, especially carbohydrates and sugar/ sweeteners. Investigate the amazing science of Metabolic Effect®™ to learn much more about this important aspect of What We Should Eat.
Hormone and antibiotic contaminated dairy products: a recent Harvard study definitively links Estrone sulfate in non-organic dairy to testicular and breast cancer.
Overconsumption and Frequent meals generally: your digestive system needs a break!
Fast foods & deep fried foods – Empty Calories, Carbohydrate Rich, Insulin Pumping Trash.
Alcohol, caffeine, & stimulant beverages.
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2019-04-24T18:47:59Z
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https://piedmontacupuncture.wordpress.com/2013/01/31/good-eats-ideal-nutrition-from-east-west-and-from-yesterday-today/
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TWO MEN from the Birmingham area of England were indelibly inspired after seeing Peter Pan on stage in the early twentieth century. Both went on to write about fairies, illustrating their own stories, and to become especially renowned for their maps. One was J. R. R. Tolkien, whose name is world famous, while the other, Bernard Sleigh (1872-1954), is less known, though his An Anciente Mappe of Fairyland (1917) became popular in college dormitories when it was re-issued as a poster in the 1970s. Sleigh taught art and wrote textbooks on artistic design and wood engraving, as well as publishing A Guide to the Map of Fairyland (1917), The Faery Calender (1920), some collections of poems, and other works.
Sleigh's primary work of fiction is The Gates of Horn: Being Sundry Records from the Proceedings of the Society for the Investigation of Faery Fact & Fallacy (1926). Basically it is the casebook of some ten or so incidents of human encounters with fairy beings—a female sea-creature, a changeling, a dryad—or people with fairy blood. In one case, the ingestion of mescal buttons allows someone to see the fairy world. The individual stories themselves are engaging and well-told, though the framing matter to do with the Society is rather dull. Sleigh provided a frontispiece, as he did for a follow-up booklet, The Dryad's Child (1936). E. F. Bleiler, in a rare critical lapse, thought Sleigh was spoofing Arthur Conan Doyle's belief in fairies, but Sleigh entirely sided with Doyle.
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https://www.sfsite.com/fsf/2013/cur1309.htm
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Social Work, Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice Concentration, M.S.W.
The purpose of the Master of Social Work program is to prepare students for advanced generalist social work practice with systems of all types and sizes in both rural and urban areas, to prepare knowledgeable and competent professionals, and to provide leadership in the development of social delivery services, especially public social services. The M.S.W. program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Candidates must be admitted to the graduate college of their home campus (MTSU, APSU, or TSU) and must also be admitted to the Mid-Tennessee Collaborative Master of Social Work program. Admission requirements include an earned undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Applicants interested in obtaining advanced standing must have completed a Bachelor of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program and attained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in their undergraduate coursework. Students who hold a baccalaureate degree from a social work program outside the United States must have their transcript reviewed by CSWE for a determination of equivalency.
Admission to the M.S.W. program is limited and granted for Fall entry only. Review of applications for Fall admission begins on February 1 of each year and continues until capacity is reached. Applicants are encouraged to submit all required documents as early as possible.
submit a supplementary application that requires the application form, the student contract, an essay, and three letters of recommendation from professionals who can address the applicant’s interest in social work, potential for successfully completing a master’s program, and potential for professional social work practice (available at www.mtsu.edu/programs/social-work-msw/MTCMSWAPPAY.pdf).
The M.S.W. degree is a 60-hour program as outlined below, including 30 hours of foundation courses and 30 hours of concentration courses. There are 9 hours of electives (3 from foundation courses and 6 from concentration courses). This is a non-thesis program with a capstone course culminating in a written comprehensive examination.
**Either course meets requirement; the other one may be taken as an elective.
9 credit hours of electives are required for the full program; 6 credit hours are required for the advanced standing program.
Future course topics will include children’s mental health, trauma and recovery, neuroscience in social work, grant writing, domestic violence, school social work, child abuse and neglect treatment, community health, evidence-based substance abuse treatment, supervision in social work practice, military social work, and child welfare.
All M.S.W. students will be reviewed for candidacy by the social work faculty prior to beginning their second practicum. Students must obtain a favorable candidacy recommendation to remain in the program.
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2019-04-24T17:18:55Z
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http://catalog.mtsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=26&poid=8744&returnto=5114
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HIDE OR FIGHT? Matthias, an illegal third child, is caught in the cross fire between rebels and the Population Police. When he unwittingly saves a Population Police officer, Matthias is brought to Population Police headquarters to train as an officer himself. There he meets Nina, another third-born who enlists his help in a plot to undermine the Population Police. But Matthias is under constant scrutiny, and he has no idea whom he can trust. What can one boy do against a wicked bureaucracy?
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2019-04-18T12:04:23Z
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Among-the-Enemy-Shadow-Children-by-Haddix-Margaret-Peterson-/293003585114?oid=292999505773
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The cost to the taxpayer of supporting the monarchy rose by just under £1 million to £33.3 million during the Diamond Jubilee year, Buckingham Palace accounts showed today.
The Queen's official expenditure increased by £900,000 from £32.4 million during the 2011/12 financial year to £33.3 million in 2012/13, according to the royal public finances annual report.
The taxpayer funds used to pay for official air and rail travel at home and abroad for members of the Royal Family fell by £500,000 from £5 million in 2011/12 to £4.5 million in 2012/13.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Diamond Jubilee tour of south east Asia and the South Pacific was the most expensive foreign tour, costing almost £370,000 when the cost of a reconnaissance trip by members of their household was included.
There was also an increase in spending on property maintenance - money used for the upkeep of royal residences and other buildings - from £8.9 million to £9.1 million.
Payroll costs increased from £17.5 million to £18.3 million.
Sir Alan Reid, Keeper of the Privy Purse, said: "In the year of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics, the Royal Household has achieved a real terms reduction in expenditure on supporting the Queen's official duties.
"The Royal Household has continued to reduce its expenditure funded by the taxpayer in successive years since 2008/09, achieving a real-terms reduction of 24% over the last five years.
"A significant part of the increase to the Sovereign Grant in 2013/14, supplemented by further income generation, will be used to tackle a backlog in essential property maintenance at the working royal palaces."
Royal finances have been reorganised with a new Sovereign Grant funding model replacing the Civil List, Government funds for the Queen and her household's official expenses, and grants-in-aid which paid for items such as royal travel and the upkeep of royal palaces.
Under the new grant, the Queen receives 15 per cent of the profits from the Crown Estate, but from funds two years in arrears.
The grant for 2012/13 was set at £31 million, including an extra million pounds to pay for Diamond Jubilee costs, but extra money is likely to have been drawn from reserves.
The grant for 2013/14, when the new formula effectively begins, has been set at just over £36 million.
The Crown Estate's 2011/12 accounts revealed profits of £240.2 million and the final figure for the grant was rounded up to £36.1 million.
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Are you searching for an eco-friendly bed mattress for your bedroom? Then you may want to consider PlushBed’s Botanical Bliss mattress. Built with organic latex, this bed mattress intends to serve the very best for your sleep hygiene and for the environment.
PlushBed states that for each bed mattress, there are an overall of 6 unique firmnesses. There is likewise a split firmness alternatives available for sizes King and Cal King. Are you stressed that configuring the layers to your requirements would be hard to find out? No worries!
Latex Layers: Again, there are three areas after the cover. These layers make up 100% all-natural Dunlop Latex. Also, the products used to constructed these layers are dense and reacts quickly to pressure. This develops a bed that is remarkably bouncy.Unlike memory foam, latex does not include much other than contouring. So, you’re probably not going to feel stuck in the bed mattress.In addition, you will likely experience sleeping cooly on latex. This is absolutely a great choice if you tend to sleep hot throughout the night.Regarding the specific setup, assembling the Soft layer on the top enables some initial deep sinkage into the bed mattress. This is is then a little secured by the Medium latex area as you shift into the Firm section/base listed below.
Licensed Organic: Rejoice, eco-warriors! The building of PlushBed’s Botanical Bliss is substantial since it’s 100% certified natural. This indicates that the products used to produce the bed mattress have actually been recognized by the Global Organic Textile Standard and Global Organic Latex Standard. In addition, the bed mattress is GREENGUARD Gold Certified.This guarantees that the mattress satisfied most of the world’s most careful and inclusive requirements for low emissions of volatile natural substances into the indoor air.
Firmness: Now that you got a clearer image of the Botanical Bliss’ building, let’s move even more into the bed mattress’ firmness and feel. When a light hand pressure is applied to this mattress, you will discover that you’re touching its soft wool cover.As you press even more, you’ll feel the floating lift of the latex layers below.This propels you up and out of the structure. Isn’t that amazing?Since people are available in numerous shapes, sizes and weights, they will feel the firmness of this bed mattress in a different way. Although feel is going to be a personal thing, ideally the firmness range of the mattress can offer you a sense of what to expect.On a firmness scale of 1 to 10, the Botanical Bliss lands an average rate of 5.The PlushBed bed mattress is somewhat soft unlike the industry’s standard medium firmness of 6.5.Further, latex’s bounce will likely keep you located out of bed although the material is surprisingly gentle allowing you to sink pretty deeply through the mattress. Remember though that this bed mattress is in its “Medium” orientation. Therefore, tossing and turning around the layers will make it either firmer or softer.To be specific, PlushBed’s Botanical Bliss Medium provides a firmness level from 5-7 utilizing latex layers of soft, medium and firm. On the other hand, the Botanical Bliss Firm extends a firmness range from 7-9 utilizing only medium, company, and additional firm latex.These varied areas can be moved carried around to produce 6 special setups. This represents a subtle disposition within the advised variety. So in the event of swapping around the layers in the bed mattress to accomplish a company layer on top, a medium shift layer and a soft foundation, then you’ll wind up with a mattress that has a firmness series of about 7.
Pressure Map: Pressure is another important element for feeling the mattress particularly knowing where the pressure points may form whilst lying on top of a new bed mattress.
Back: Lying on your back, you will really feel yourself sinking into the bed, with its soft layer of latex foam working to complete the space at your lumbar region. Even for all that sinkage, the responsiveness of the latex makes it simple for you to roll and change positions.
Edge Support: Scooting as close to the side, there is noticeable deep compression through the leading layers. While it does not feel as though you simply rolled out of bed, you wouldn’t say that this bed mattress has a particularly solid edge assistance.
Side: If you’re a side sleeper, you most likely like softer mattresses. Surprisingly, you will feel excellent pressure relief in this position. There will not be any stress to the hips or shoulders, which is normally a problem area for those who sleep primarily on their side.
Stomach: If you sleep on your stomach, you might feel a little pain as the soft nature of the bed causes your hips to sink out of alignment with your shoulders. Stomach sleepers also tend to prefer firm beds as it helps keep their spinal column in a great, even line. For that reason, those who sleep entirely on their stomachs might wish to go with a firmer setup of the Botanical Bliss.
Will you be sharing the PlushBed mattress with a partner? If that’s a case, then you’ll want to think about the mattress’ motion transfer. This refers to the amount of disturbance you and your partner will likely feel from one side of the mattress to another.Basically, evaluating the bed mattress’ motion transfer will let you understand simply how troubled you’ll be by your bed mate’s motions in the night.Specialists showed this movement transfer test by dropping a 10 lb steel ball from different heights of 4, 8 and 12 inches. Then, they measured the disturbance caused by the ball and reached to the conclusion that the larger the lines, the larger the disturbance.Each of the ball’s drop symbolizes a distinct movement which you will most likely experience on the bed mattress from tossing and turning, rising, and full on jumping. Furthermore, the test suggested that you will feel your partner’s every toss and turn. In another note, this stepping in bounce is a typical frustration related to the material and is taken part in other all-latex beds.
One of the biggest advantage of this mattress is its bouncy feel which can be an appealing function for sleepers who seek resilient assistance.
The Botanical Bliss assists you sleep cool. This is major pro given that it is a natural latex and is fantastic at temperature policy. This ensures that your body won’t get too hot during the night.
As mentioned above, the PlushBed bed mattress does not have remarkable motion transfer outcomes. This means that you will likely be a bit disturbed by motions during the night.
Further, keep in mind that you will not be experiencing lots of contour here. This is a really typical problem about latex which might be a dealbreaker for those who require deep pressure relief.
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Coleman plays the alto saxophone with an immediately recognisable instinctual melodic style. As a composer of boundless creativity his shows are esteemed for the spontaneity of their group improvisations and idiosyncratic beauty. Currently playing with his son Denardo on drums and three bass players, he continues to reinvent his sound. The band provides the perfect milieu for Coleman's piercing and resonant sax.
The creator of what has been called "free jazz", Coleman belongs to that rare breed of musician whose influence extends far beyond the realm of their immediate discipline. has led and composed for a variety of ensembles, from duos to symphony orchestras, both electric and acoustic. Always privileging melody and emotion, he continues to have a powerful impact on how musicians play, improvise and compose.
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2019-04-24T23:51:56Z
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http://events.stuff.co.nz/artist/ornette-coleman
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How are New York Sea Grant's extension specialists educating and informing stakeholders and coastal users in NY and beyond?
And what impacts are our investigators reporting from their research projects?
Learn more about the "success stories" of our Sea Grant extension specialists and funded researchers in New York's Great Lakes and marine waters.
The coastal efforts of both groups serve Lakes Ontario and Erie, Long Island, Manhattan and the Hudson Valley.
Extension activities are also documented in the "News/Topics" section of NYSG's individual resource Web sites.
Additional Research stories can be found for several years here [2010 | 2009 (pdf) | 2008 (pdf) | 2007 (pdf) | 2006 (pdf)].
And a wider collection of research projects can be search for in our "Research Database."
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2019-04-23T04:49:07Z
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https://seagrant.sunysb.edu/articles/t/publications-success-stories
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doraemin!!. . Wallpaper and background images in the Doraemon club tagged: doraemon superdivya.
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2019-04-24T04:28:57Z
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http://sw.fanpop.com/clubs/doraemon/images/34889599/title/doraemin-photo
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"The men and women who serve with our Armed Forces are trained to act with professionalism, integrity and respect for others and ultimately to lay down their lives for our country. They deserve to be treated well and, where they feel they are not, to have their complaints handled properly.
Ministers, the Armed Forces and the MOD have signalled their commitment to having a rigorous, independent and transparent scrutiny of the complaints system. I shall hold them to their word."
To open WORD files you may need Microsoft Word or Word Viewer. You can download Word Viewer free from the Microsoft website.
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2019-04-26T13:46:40Z
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https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20090418041317/http:/armedforcescomplaints.independent.gov.uk/
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In this blog post, I present a solution that exports system tables from multiple Amazon Redshift clusters into an Amazon S3 bucket. This solution is serverless, and you can schedule it as frequently as every five minutes. The AWS CloudFormation deployment template that I provide automates the solution setup in your environment. The system tables’ data in the Amazon S3 bucket is partitioned by cluster name and query execution date to enable efficient joins in cross-cluster diagnostic queries.
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2019-04-20T06:44:10Z
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https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/big-data/category/security-identity-compliance/aws-key-management-service/
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newschannel5
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Karl Dean was Mayor of Nashville for eight years, leading the city through the Great Recession and the floods in 2010. During his tenure, he focused on jobs, education and public safety.
He increased funding for public schools and teacher pay, invested in after school programs and brought more public school choices to Nashville.
For his full bio, visit his official website .
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2019-04-25T15:54:20Z
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https://www.newschannel5.com/story-hold/karl-dean
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The CSUSM Career Center is excited to announce our upcoming transition to Handshake - a modern platform for college recruiting. Handshake will replace our current system, CougarJOBS, and offer your team many great new features including a mobile experience - update your job postings, view applicants and more - all while on the go using Handshake's responsive design.
In the coming weeks, you will be receiving an invitation from Handshake inviting you to create an account. Signing up is easy and takes less than five minutes. Students will have access to apply for your positions currently posted in CougarJOBS until June 26, 2018. After this date, you will need to repost your position in Handshake.
To prepare for this change, please make a backup copy of any job postings, documentation or information that you have in CougarJOBS by June 30, 2018. After June 30, 2018, you will no longer have access to your CougarJOBS account, nor will the Career Center have access to any data or applications.
Thank you for your support during our transition to this new and exciting platform for our students and alumni.
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2019-04-18T12:18:51Z
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https://news.csusm.edu/hiring-student-assistant-read-our-new-process/
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Ink stains are some of the most common types of stains we get on our clothing -- and are among the most stubborn to remove. Like a lot of the stains mentioned here, ink can be tackled with three of our Fantastic Four items: salt, baking soda, and lemon juice.
Back in the day, we used to spray aerosol hair spray on our clothes to make ink stains dissolve. It was certainly a smelly option and probably not the best for our clothes (or, considering the fumes coming from the aerosol cans, ourselves). But there certainly are other home remedies to try. For one, sprinkle a fresh stain with salt and then soak the entire garment in milk; afterward, launder as usual.
Another method involves making a paste of lemon juice and cream of tartar. You should first test the fabric for colorfastness: Paint the mixture onto a hidden area of the fabric and let it sit for 20 minutes. If the color is fine, then it's full steam ahead! Cover the stain with the paste and again let it sit for 20 minutes. Then check that the stain is removed before laundering the item as usual. An alternative method would be to cover the stain with cream of tartar and drizzle a little lemon juice onto it. Rub the mixture in and let it sit for a minute or two, then brush off any excess cream of tartar. Launder the item as usual.
Here's a tip for removing ink from white fabric: Apply the cream of tartar and lemon juice paste and then lay the fabric flat outside in a sunny spot. The paste will remove the stain, and the sun will brighten the white fabric. Then, of course, wash as usual.
Say you're at a party, and you've managed to swipe your pen on your shirt. Since most people don't carry cream of tartar and lemon juice everywhere they go, here's a trick to use in a pinch: Plain club soda helps keep stains from setting. Dip the stained area into the club soda and then dab with a hand-kerchief or other lint-free cloth. If the stain is serious, follow the methods mentioned already, or just launder as normal.
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2019-04-25T08:58:27Z
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https://home.howstuffworks.com/green-cleaning-fabric-stain-tips1.htm
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aim
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Joy Behar of The View displayed her lack of knowledge on Wednesday when she blamed the Democratic Senate losses in the midterm elections on gerrymandering – despite that U.S. Senators represent the whole state rather than individual districts.
Behar made her comment during a discussion with ABC political analyst Matthew Dowd about how Democrats lost seats in the Senate on Tuesday despite having more overall votes than Republicans.
Dowd noted that President Trump won the electoral college in 2016 but lost the popular vote to Hillary Clinton. On Tuesday, Democrats received 8 million more votes than Republicans when tallying the vote total for all the Senate races but still lost seats.
As Dowd was explaining this, Behar said, “gerrymandering” to which Dowd replied, “That’s the Consitution,” which appeared to go over Behar’s head.
Gerrymandering only applies to congressional and local legislative districts, as those maps are redrawn every ten years by state legislatures after the census is taken. Senators are elected along state lines and are elected by all eligible voters of the state.
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2019-04-24T14:52:19Z
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https://www.aim.org/on-target-blog/the-views-joy-behar-blames-gerrymandering-for-democratic-senate-losses/?utm_source=akdart
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Business News›Markets›Stocks›Stock Price Quotes›Bodhtree Consulting Ltd.
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Bodhtree Consulting Ltd., incorporated in the year 1982, is a Small Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 73.85 Crore) operating in Information Technology sector.
Bodhtree Consulting Ltd. key Products/Revenue Segments include Software Development Charges which contributed Rs 114.50 Crore to Sales Value (100.00 % of Total Sales)for the year ending 31-Mar-2018.
For the quarter ended 31-12-2018, the company has reported a Standalone sales of Rs 20.69 Crore, up 62.08 % from last quarter Sales of Rs 12.77 Crore and down -21.10 % from last year same quarter Sales of Rs 26.23 Crore Company has reported net profit after tax of Rs 1.10 Crore in latest quarter.
The company’s top management includes Mr.Katragadda Rajesh, Mr.L N Ramakrishna, Mr.Raja M Arram, Mr.Sanjiv Gupta, Mr.Srinivas Reddy Mallayagari, Mrs.L Muneashwari. Company has NKR & Co. as its auditoRs As on 31-03-2019, the company has a total of 19,958,236 shares outstanding.
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2019-04-19T22:03:04Z
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https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/bodhtree-consulting-ltd/stocks/companyid-16778.cms
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"Gentler shapes, and softer scenes disclose, / To melt the feeling heart, yet soothe its tenderest woes"
"Before my wondering sense new phantoms dance, / And stamp their horrid shapes upon my brain."
"Queen of the human heart! at whose command / The swelling tides of mighty Passion rise."
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2019-04-20T06:19:19Z
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http://metaphors.iath.virginia.edu/metaphors?f%5Bwork_ids%5D%5B%5D=5488&f%5Bwork_literary_period%5D%5B%5D=Eighteenth+Century
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The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck is a children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter. It was first published by Frederick Warne & Co. in July 1908. Potter composed the book at Hill Top, a working farm in the Lake District she bought in 1905. Following the purchase, her works began to focus on country and village life, incorporating large casts of animal characters and sinister villains. Jemima Puddle-Duck was the first of her books set wholly at the farm with background illustrations based on the farm buildings and yard, and nearby locales.
Jemima is a domestic duck whose eggs are routinely confiscated by the farmer's wife because she believes Jemima a poor sitter. Jemima searches for a place away from the farm where she can hatch her eggs without human interference, and naively confides her woes to a suave fox who invites her to nest in a shed at his home. Jemima accepts his invitation, little realizing her danger: the fox plans to kill and roast her. Kep, a collie on the farm, discovers Jemima's whereabouts and rescues her just in time. Potter indicated the tale was a revision of "Little Red Riding Hood" with Jemima, the fox, and the dog parallels to the fairy tale's heroine, wolf, and woodcutter. Jemima, Kep, the farmer's wife and her two children were all modelled on real world individuals at Potter's Hill Top farm.
The book was hugely popular. Spinoff merchandise included a soft Jemima doll in bonnet and shawl, a Jemima painting book in 1925, and illustrated fabric place mats hand-fashioned by Potter and distributed to friends. Critically, the book is considered one of Potter's best. In 1971, the tale became a segment in the Royal Ballet film, The Tales of Beatrix Potter, and, in 1993, it was telecast as an episode on the animated BBC anthology series, The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends.
She was educated by private governesses until she was eighteen. Her study of languages, literature, science and history was broad and she was an eager student. Her artistic talents were recognized early. Although she was provided with private art lessons, Potter preferred to develop her own style, particularly favoring watercolor. Along with her drawings of her animals, real and imagined, she illustrated insects, fossils, archeological artefacts, and fungi. In the 1890s her mycological illustrations and research on the reproduction of fungi spores generated interest from the scientific establishment. Following some success illustrating cards and booklets, Potter wrote and illustrated The Tale of Peter Rabbit publishing it first privately in 1901, and a year later as a small, three-color illustrated book with Frederick Warne & Co. She became unofficially engaged to her editor Norman Warne in 1905 despite the disapproval of her parents, but he died suddenly a month later, of leukemia.
With the proceeds from the books and a legacy from an aunt, Potter bought Hill Top Farm in Near Sawrey, a tiny village in the English Lake District near Ambleside in 1905. Over the next several decades, she purchased additional farms to preserve the unique hill country landscape.
Jemima Puddle-Duck 2.7 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. 26 reviews.
Very short, not worth the space to download.
Miss Potter would cry over this representation of her tale. Not simply because they totally changed the story, but also because the text goes from some lovely script to a horrid basic-computer font after the first page. No mention of Mr Todd, no mention of Jemima wanting a family of her own. Just some short narrative that describes what the "editor" thought they were about, and fairly off base. Save the space on you Nook, pass this by!
How many pages? I have not read this so i just rated it five stars.
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2019-04-26T16:59:49Z
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https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jemima-puddle-duck-beatrix-potter/1103327277
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What's Behind The U.S. Opposition To Pro-Breastfeeding Language At a World Health Assembly summit in Geneva in May, the U.S. led a charge against pro-breastfeeding language. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with New York Times reporter Andrew Jacobs about what's happening and why.
At a World Health Assembly summit in Geneva in May, the U.S. led a charge against pro-breastfeeding language. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with New York Times reporter Andrew Jacobs about what's happening and why.
Strong-arm tactics between countries - that's nothing new when it comes to diplomacy. But strong-arm tactics over a resolution to promote breastfeeding, with the U.S. making trade threats about it - that is a little different. Yesterday, The New York Times reported on some tense moments this spring at the World Health Assembly in Geneva. Andrew Jacobs covers global health for The New York Times and joins us now to talk about how the deliberations went down. Welcome.
ANDREW JACOBS: Thanks for having me.
CHANG: So let's just start with the proposed resolution. What were the words the U.S. was fighting so hard about?
JACOBS: They were trying to remove language that asked for the WHO to promote and protect breastfeeding around the world, especially in developing countries, and also limit the promotion of infant formula and other products that are given to young children under 2 years old - to get them to stop promoting that in, as they call it, an inappropriate way in hospitals when mothers give birth.
CHANG: OK, and what did the U.S. do to try to change this resolution? What was the change they were asking for?
JACOBS: Well, they started out by trying to block the resolution or trying to get them to drop it entirely. And to do that, they went to the country that was introducing it, which was Ecuador, and threatened them with trade sanctions and the withdrawal of some military aid.
CHANG: Withdrawal of military aid as well?
CHANG: And did Ecuador back down immediately?
JACOBS: They did. They did within a day, and then the U.S. went to other countries that were thinking of introducing the measure and threatened them as well. And in the end, it was Russia, a country not particularly known for its leadership on public health issues, that stepped in and introduced the measure.
CHANG: And when Russia stepped in, did the U.S. back off?
JACOBS: They did not. They introduced their own competing resolution, which is fairly unheard of at the WHO. And that required two days of negotiations with these two different resolutions, going back-and-forth, changing the wording. And this sort of U.S. delegation was much, much larger than the other countries. Most countries have one representative. The U.S. had about a half-dozen.
JACOBS: And so they essentially wore down the other participants. In the end, though, it was largely unsuccessful. They sort of tinkered with some of the wording, but they failed to sort of block it entirely.
CHANG: Why was the U.S. delegation so dug in on this issue? What was going on here?
JACOBS: Well, that's something I'm not entirely sure. No one's sure of the mechanics - the dynamics. But it seems that it was industry groups that were behind the scenes pushing this.
CHANG: Industry for baby products - baby formula products.
JACOBS: Right, baby formula products and baby food products. Correct.
CHANG: So all of this went down in May in Geneva. How did you first hear about this?
JACOBS: I heard about it from some advocates who were at the meeting right after the meeting. So it took a while to sort of get the participants to talk about it. There was a lot of fear of retaliation from the U.S., so it took a while to kind of coax them to talk about it.
CHANG: What countries' delegates first approached you?
JACOBS: Actually it was the Brazilian delegate that approached me, but I've talked to several other countries - African, Latin American countries who were part of that group. And they also talked about it.
CHANG: I feel like I don't hear a lot about drama at the World Health Assembly. How unusual is a showdown like this?
JACOBS: From people I spoke to, this is very unusual. There's always tension over these breastfeeding resolutions because industry is trying to obviously promote their products, and health advocates are trying to limit them. But this is the first time - that anyone can remember - that there were actual threats made against the countries that were proposing the resolution. So this was quite shocking for a lot of these career diplomats.
CHANG: Andrew Jacobs, global health reporter for The New York Times, thanks very much.
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2019-04-26T03:25:46Z
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https://www.npr.org/2018/07/09/627417362/whats-behind-the-u-s-opposition-to-pro-breastfeeding-language
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Skip to the :50 mark and erase the bad taste of last night’s Republican National Convention from your mouth.
The White House will never be as fun again as it is now. Ever.
Michelle Obama will be on James Corden’s “Carpool Karaoke” tomorrow night.
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2019-04-19T16:17:25Z
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http://www.pajiba.com/videos/four-seconds-of-michelle-obama-carpool-karaokeing-beyonce.php
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Government whip Gareth Johnson has quit the government to oppose Theresa May's Brexit deal, ahead of Tuesday's crucial 'meaningful vote'.
Mr Johnson, who backed Leave in the 2016 referendum, wrote in his resignation letter to May: "This agreement prevents us taking back control and instead could leave us perpetually constrained by the European Union."
He said it was now clear that "no significant change" would be made to the agreement, and he had therefore decided "to place my loyalty to my country above my loyalty to the Government".
"We need to rediscover our confidence and belief in our country's ability to stand tall in the world without the European Union overseeing and managing our future."
Mr Johnson is the latest of 13 Tory MPs who have resigned over Brexit, which could spell trouble for the May government this week. It has already been pegged to be one of the most important weeks in modern British politics.
On Tuesday night, the ‘meaningful vote’ will be held in the Commons, in which MPs will cast their crucial votes to determine the fate of May's Brexit deal - and her career.
Today, in a momentous speech, she implored her parliamentary colleagues to vote for her deal for the "country's sake" and to avoid “paralysis in Parliament”.
Delivered at a factory in Stoke-on-Trent, she stated: “There are some in Westminster who wish to delay or stop Brexit and would use every device available to them to do so.
"What if we found ourselves in a situation where Parliament tried to take the UK out of the EU in opposition to a remain vote?
"We've never had a referendum in the United Kingdom that we've not honoured the result of,” said the PM.
She also ruled out the possibility of extending article 50, arguing she wanted a "smooth and orderly" Brexit.
While she’s managed to convert some MPs to vote on her deal, it is expected she will be voted down. This could mean the end of her tumultuous tenure as Prime Minister.
On Good Morning Britain, former Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey has called for MPs to vote against the Prime Minister's deal.
“This was the deal that everyone said was unacceptable only a few weeks ago,” she said.
"It remains a really bad deal you shouldn’t be voting for."
McVey also suggested “when” May’s deal is voted down, she should go back to the EU and renegotiate.
Former Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has also spoken out against May's deal, accusing her of "scaremongering" in her speech. He also said: “the fundamental way we can get changes in the withdrawal agreement is to vote down the current bad terms."
The vote will take place Tuesday night in the Commons at around 7pm.
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2019-04-23T18:10:48Z
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https://www.itv.com/goodmorningbritain/news/pm-warns-of-parliament-paralysis-ahead-of-historical-vote-that-makes-or-breaks-brexit-and-her-career
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weebly
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Mission/Vision - Welcometo the 6th grade at John Witherspoon middle school!
to the 6th grade at John Witherspoon middle school!
The mission of the Princeton Public Schools Counseling Program is to advocate for the equity, access, and success of every student. Professional School Counselors collaborate with stakeholders to maximize the development of educational, career, and personal/social competencies necessary for students to thrive as responsible citizens in a diverse and changing world.
School counseling is an essential and integral part of student achievement. The program is built on the philosophy that our mission is attainable when school counseling is provided for every student.
The comprehensive Social, Emotional, and Character Development program (SECD) at JWMS is designed to respond to the needs of ALL students. It is founded in the belief that individuals experience general stages of growth and our counseling program is structured to fulfill the academic, personal/social, and transitional needs of ALL JWMS students.
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2019-04-21T06:35:29Z
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http://jwmscounselor.weebly.com/missionvision.html
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public-i18n-africa is a publicly archived mailing list, maintained by the W3C Internationalization Interest Group, for discussions relating to African script support on the Web. If you subscribe to and participate in this list you are part of the W3C Internationalization Interest Group. (You may wish to also subscribe to the main IG list, see www-international.) Most technical discussions will happen on github, but this list may be used as a supplement where needed. It should also be used to share information (in English) about the ongoing status of the work with the wider community. Subscribers to this list are obligated to comply with W3C patent-disclosure policy as outlined out in Section 6 of the W3C Patent Policy document. For more information about disclosure obligations for this group, please see the W3C Patent Policy Implementation.
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2019-04-24T14:01:52Z
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http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-i18n-africa/
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It is possible to reconstruct a signal from cyclic nonuniform samples and thus take advantage of a lower sampling rate than the Nyquist rate. However, this has the potential drawback of amplifying signal perturbations, e.g. due to noise and quantization. We propose an algorithm based on sparse reconstruction techniques, which is able to find the sparsest sampling pattern that permits perfect reconstruction of the sampled signal. The result of our algorithm with a proper constraint values is a sparse subset of samples that results in an ideal condition number for its equivalent sub-DFT matrix. Besides, our algorithm has low complexity in terms of computation. The method is illustrated by simulations for a sparse multi band signal.
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2019-04-25T10:08:50Z
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https://research.chalmers.se/publication/141322
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typepad
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LexisWeb is still in Beta, but you can start using it to search for legal information on the Internet. Yesterday, a Lexis representative told us that Lexis validates legal sites before including them in a list of search results. This means that, as far as Lexis is concerned, the site is authoritative. Interestingly, Wikipedia shows up. Try it out, and see what you find.
On November 10, 2010, Lexis.com enhancements will arrive at the Cleveland Law Library. I took a look at the new interface yesterday, and the changes are easy to see, use and understand. All of the basic features and search functions are still the same. Some of the new changes include less tabs at the top, more drop down arrow menus, and reorganization of the quick search boxes on the screen to the right hand side. The best feature that I liked is that more of our Law Library's content will be visible when patrons choose a tab, such as the Ohio or Legal tabs. If you use Lexis often, you will know that each category under a tab (e.g., Cases, Statutes...) currently provides a selected list of databases, with a link to "View More." Because more databases will be listed, there will be less "View more" links, which themselves are being moved to the top of the list, instead of the bottom. These changes will make it easier to find what you are looking for. If members need help using the new interface next month, just ask our crack staff at the front desk.
The 2010 ABA book entitled Social Media for Lawyers: The Next Frontier has just reached our Law Library. The table of contents covers everything from posting information on personal and professional sites, like Linked In and Facebook, to the ethics of friending clients. If patrons were not so hungry to read this book, I would have taken it home tonight. Members can get on the list to borrow this book by calling the Law Library at 216-861-5070 or by emailing us at lawlib@clelaw.lib.oh.us.
Fulbright's 7th Annual Litigation Trends Survey Report indicates that business disputes and litigation will be up in the next 12 months. That would be good news for lawyers who have had fewer clients and less work to do lately. Click here to read the report (you may have to register for free), and click here to read a press release about the report. KJK Lawyer John Hyman has also posted his insightful comments on the survey.
The Creative Commons has released a Public Domain Mark 1.0 to identify works that are free of known copyright restrictions. The Mark looks like a gray no-smoking sign with the letter c inside, instead of a cigarette. The Mark is not a total guarantee of free use, and the Creative Commons recommends only relying on Marks used by reputable sources, such as the Creative Commons itself and Europeana (Europe's digital library, museum and archive). Click here to read the Press Release from the Creative Commons to learn more about the issuance of the Mark and its purpose.
A new article from Columbus Business First suggests that more lawyers are joining or creating virtual law firms with huge benefits. According to the attorneys who were interviewed from Ohio and elsewhere, virtual firms offer the opportunity to work less, eliminate overhead costs, spend more time with clients, and bill less. The last benefit may not seem like a benefit, but the lawyers indicated that lower fees means more clients find the attorneys affordable, thereby garnering the attorneys more clients and raising their income. Thanks to the OSBA for the link to this article.
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association are hosting an Expungement Clinic at The Legal Aid offices from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27, 2010. Information and assistance in completing expungement paperwork is by appointment only by calling 216-687-1900. The Clinic will be staffed by volunteer attorneys, including members of the CMBA Litigation and Young Lawyers Sections.
If the rumors are true, West is planning to publish Ohio Jurisprudence 4th. We'll keep you posted when it comes out. Our library has access to the current version of Ohio Jurisprudence 3rd in print and via Westlaw so we will acquire OJur4th whenever it makes its debut.
"In a 4-2 per curiam decision, the Court adopted findings by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline that Gaul improperly attempted to initiate an “Amber Alert” for two witnesses who had failed to appear for the defendant’s scheduled trial, and made improper public statements in court and during an in-chambers meeting with the news media in which he asserted his belief that the defendant had intimidated or interfered with the missing witnesses when there was no factual evidence in the record to support those assertions. The Court agreed with the disciplinary board’s conclusions that Gaul’s actions constituted conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice, manifested bias against the defendant, and called into question his own impartiality and the fairness and impartiality of the judicial process."
Click here for a copy of the Supreme Court's opinion.
According to the Ohio Supreme Court, there are 50 contested judicial seats up for election this November. That includes 2 of 3 supreme court seats, 12 of 27 appellate seats, 32 of 120 common pleas seats, and 2 county court positions. Click here for a searchable judicial and candidate voter guide from Ohio's Secretary of State. I ran a search for all races in Cuyahoga County, which you can review at this link.
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2019-04-26T02:33:08Z
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https://suealtmeyer.typepad.com/cleveland_law_library_web/2010/10/index.html
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DARTMOUTH COLLEGE CASE. In 1819 the U.S. Supreme Court, in Trustees of Dartmouth College v. Woodward, 4 Wheaton 518, extended judicial interpretation by declaring private-corporation charters to be contracts and hence, by the contract clause of the Constitution of the United States, immune from impairment by state legislative action. Circumstances had aligned Republicans against Federalists and egalitarianism against religious establishment to complicate the education squabble. On 26 August 1815 the self-perpetuating board of trustees established under the charter of 1769 deposed the president of Dartmouth, John Wheelock. New Hampshire legislative enactments presently altered the charter and brought the institution under state control by enlarging the board; by creating a board of overseers appointed by the legislature, with veto on trustee action; and by changing its name to Dartmouth University. The college sued William H. Woodward, an adherent of the university faction and former secretary-treasurer of the college, for recovery of the charter, the seal, and other documents. After a state court decision favorable to the university faction, Daniel Webster argued the case before the Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Marshall's opinion held that the New Hampshire law was invalid because it impaired contractual obligations. This decision freed existing corporations from control by the states that created them and became a bulwark of laissez faire and a boon to corporate development. Control was later largely restored by (a) state legislation reserving the right to alter or repeal subsequent charters and (b) judicial decisions forbidding legislatures to grant, by charter, rights that menace the community or to surrender, by charter, its duty under the police power to protect the life, safety, and morals of the community.
Johnson, Herbert Alan. The Chief Justiceship of John Marshall, 1801–1835. Columbia: University of South Carolina Press, 1997.
See alsoEducation, Higher: Colleges and Universities ; Fletcher v. Peck ; Judiciary Act of 1789 ; Universities, State .
"Dartmouth College Case." Dictionary of American History. . Encyclopedia.com. 16 Apr. 2019 <https://www.encyclopedia.com>.
Dartmouth College Case, decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1819. The legislature of New Hampshire, in 1816, without the consent of the college trustees, amended the charter of 1769 to make Dartmouth College public. The trustees brought suit. Daniel Webster argued successfully that the amendment violated the Constitution because the state had impaired "the obligation of a contract." The opinion of the court, delivered by Chief Justice John Marshall, was that a charter was in effect inviolable. The decision made the contract clause of the Constitution a powerful instrument for the judicial protection of property rights against state abridgment. In 1837, Chief Justice Taney, while not challenging the basic principle, ruled in the Charles River Bridge Case that a legislative charter must be construed narrowly and a corporation could claim no implied rights beyond the specific terms of a grant.
"Dartmouth College Case." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. . Encyclopedia.com. 16 Apr. 2019 <https://www.encyclopedia.com>.
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The Office of Maintenance Operations provides basic building maintenance services, including cleaning public and common areas and general building repairs. We also oversee and coordinate renovation and reconstruction projects in the residence halls.
Remember that any work requests must go through our Maintenance Direct system and have a Temple University e-mail account.
If you are a returning student and have used SchoolDude before, click on the “forgot password” link. An email will be sent to you with a temporary password. Once logged in, you will be asked to create a password.
If you are a new student, you will need to register in SchoolDude. Click the arrow next to “Never Submitted a Request? Register Here!” Complete the registration form, using your Temple email address and create a password. The account is “832806354” (without quotation marks).
Complete the request submittal page with the required information and click “submit”.
The password to submit a request is "owls". This is only the password to submit a maintenance request, not your log on password.
Emergency Service Requests refer to repairs that are necessary to either eliminate a clear threat to life or safety or to prevent extensive building damage. These items must be repaired and corrected immediately. Examples may include flooded areas, hazards to a resident's security or unlivable housing conditions.
For all Emergency Service Requests between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, please call 215-204-2732, or 215-204-2284. Emergency Service Requests at any other time should contact Residential Life staff (front office, resident assistant on duty) or refer to Campus Police at 215-204-1234.
Room keys or key cards are issued to assist in resident safety and the security of a resident's possessions. Residents are urged to keep their room keys or key cards in their possession at all times. Keys should never be loaned to another individual.
If a key is lost, the resident should report the loss to the front office staff or residential life staff immediately. The student will be issued a temporary key while a lock change is completed. A new key will be issued to the resident when the lock to the unit has been changed, and the resident's account will be assessed a $50 flat fee.
Residents residing in "1300" and "Morgan Hall" are issued a key card for access to their suites or apartments. If the key card is lost, the student's University account will be assessed a $20 fee for a new key card. If a resident is locked out of their room, they should wait for their roommate to return to gain admittance. If a resident needs more immediate access to their living area for emergency reasons, they may contact the front office or the resident assistant on on-call. There is a $10 lockout fee. Individuals will not be let into another person's room by University Housing & Residential Life staff under any circumstance.
Authorized Temple personnel may, with probable cause and without notice enter a student's room to determine whether the student is complying with the terms of the license. The University may require a resident to vacate a room immediately if deemed necessary. Authorized Temple personnel may also enter a student's room to perform cleanliness checks or safety inspections in order to deal with potential health, sanitation, or safety concerns. Such personnel may enter a student's room when they believe that emergency conditions may exist or when it is believed that a threat to the health and safety of individuals exists (e.g., fire, student needing medical assistance, etc.). Authorized personnel will confiscate any item that may reasonably present a safety concern.
University Housing's maintenance staff has the right to enter all student rooms without advance notice to make repairs or to perform preventive maintenance. The staff will leave a copy of the maintenance request, which will indicate the repairs made or parts needed. All personnel are instructed not to unnecessarily disturb personal property. Outside contractors will be escorted by a University representative.
When a resident has created an unreasonable noise disturbance (i.e., alarm clock, stereo, TV, etc.) and fails or is not present to respond to staff's request to discontinue the noise. Under these circumstances, the staff may enter a student room for the purpose of stopping the noise and will document the incident.
What Is The Average Completion Time For A Maintenance Request?
All work requests are prioritized, with safety and health issues receiving the highest priority. Depending on workload, lower priority requests may take longer to be addressed. Some requests also reveal facility issues which are beyond the scope of Housing Maintenance Operations. In these situations, we must then submit a work request to Temple University's Office of Facility Management (OFM) or an independent contractor. The delays in completion are directly associated with the scope of work and their ability to secure the needed materials in a timely manner.
Why Can't A Maintenance Worker Repair Something When I Report Something To Them Verbally?
Maintenance Direct will track all work requests. This provides us the ability to respond to and address ongoing problems, evaluate trends, maintain a history of activity, and assess each building's needs and demands. Verbal requests aren't entered into the system, which renders them nonexistent in terms of record keeping and accountability. We believe the documented request system improves our effectiveness and efficiency.
Why Does It Cost $50 To Replace A Lost Key?
Lost keys present a safety and security risk, forcing us to replace the lock core and cut new keys to match. If the key is to a suite, there are two cores to be replaced, one for the suite entry, and one for the resident's room.
How Do I Follow-Up On A Maintenance Request?
How Can I Send A Message Of Thanks Or Praise?
Send an email to hsgmaint@temple.edu or contact the central maintenance office at 215-204-2284.
What Should I Do If I Think There's A Mouse In My Room/Suite/Apartment?
Maintenance Direct, our online work request system. There is a pest control technician daily, Monday - Friday to respond to requests, and provide preventative measures.
How Can I Help Keep The Building Clean, Safe And Presentable?
While we understand the time constraints full time students are under, cleaning up after ones self makes everyone's environment more pleasant. Don't hesitate to pick up litter in the hallways, lobbies and lounges, and please don't leave your trash for someone else to pick up.
If you see something that needs repair, submit a maintenance request. Even if it's not in your room, suite or apartment, it's in the building where you live. Community quality of life is determined by the community.
Having maintenance issues with your room or building?
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DELAWARE, Ohio -- Before he was sent to prison yesterday for kidnapping and robbing a man at gunpoint, David Horn told a Delaware County judge that his victim was in on the scheme.
Horn said he just didn't have enough evidence to prove it.
"When we started the plan, only me and him knew about it," said Horn, who represented himself in court during a three-day trial.
The jury, however, was not convinced and convicted Horn on three felony counts after about two hours of deliberation. Horn, 47, of Grove City, was found guilty of aggravated robbery, kidnapping and grand theft of a motor vehicle, plus two gun specifications.
Common Pleas Judge Everett H. Krueger sentenced Horn to serve 14 1/2 years in prison. He also ordered him to pay $4,400 in restitution.
Horn's victim was Steven Moore, a former member of the Ohio State University football team who owns a Columbus investment company.
Prosecutors described Horn as a disgruntled contractor who had worked on rental properties owned by Moore and his family. Horn believed he was owed money, Assistant Prosecutor Kyle Rohrer said.
Moore testified that on Nov. 26, Horn and Ray Massey ambushed him at gunpoint outside his Powell apartment and forced him into a truck. They blindfolded him, drove him to a house and bound his arms to his legs with duct tape.
Moore said Horn ordered Massey to search his pockets, taking a cell phone, his work ID card, $400 and a Rolex watch worth at least $4,000.
Horn demanded $100,000. Moore said he negotiated with Horn, eventually persuading him to drive Moore to Fifth Third Bank on E. Broad Street to withdraw $30,000.
The bank manager had been alerted to the kidnapping by Moore's family and helped stall Moore long enough for deputy sheriffs to arrive and lock down the bank.
Moore's family received several frantic calls from Moore that day. Some were placed when he was alone in the basement from a second cell phone he'd had in his back pocket. Moore also had dialed 911 and a Columbus police commander.
Assistant Prosecutor Carol O'Brien told the judge Horn's version didn't make sense.
"He wants to tell this court and officers that this was some kind of plot between himself and Mr. Moore," she said. "It's just a ludicrous story and doesn't hold any weight."
She also noted that Horn had served four years in prison after being convicted of kidnapping WLVQ (96.3 FM) disc jockey Jerry Elliott in 1997.
Massey pleaded guilty in February to one count each of robbery and kidnapping with a one-year gun specification. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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Design and Development of Insulator Hardwares, Conductor Accessories, clamps and connectors for 1200kv Transmission line & substation.
First to Supply 1200kV Transmission Line & Sub-Station Insulator Hardware Fittings, Clamps & Connectors for 1200kV National Test Station at Bina (MP) of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.
Power grid corporation of India ltd (PGCIL) took a visionary step of adopting 1200kv power transmission system as next higher system voltage after 765kv system for bulk power transmission keeping in view to the projected growth of capacity addition in power generation.PGCIL took a landmark decision of developing the entire range of equipment for substation and transmission line indigenously and created one project steering committee (PSC) and several working Groups (WG) equipment-wise.
Range of clamps & connectors.
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Below are photography, nature, and wildlife resources I've found useful, educational, and inspirational over the years, from books to online classes. These are all books, classes, or products that I own and use. Some of my books are old, so the links to purchase the books may point to newer editions than my own.
This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. This is at no extra cost to you and helps me keep this site going. Thanks!
Martha Hill is a picture editor and Art Wolfe is a photographer, and together they have created a fantastic book for learning concepts that lead to more artistic nature photography. The book consists of photographs by Art Wolfe that demonstrate a topic. Both Art and Martha then discuss the merits of the photograph from their own perspectives, providing great insight between the two. Sections by Tim Grey discuss concepts specific to digital photography. I have both an older version of this book and the current version. See my blog posts for a more in-depth review of The New Art of Photographing Nature and the original The Art of Photographing Nature.
Tony Sweet has a very artistic, painterly style to much of his photography. In this book he presents a beautiful sampling of his fine art flower photography. The book is full of closeups, artistic multiple exposure images, soft focus impressionistic images, and a wide range of others. Each photograph is accompanied by a short description of the technique(s) he used in creating the image. This is a small book, at just over 100 pages, full of beautiful imagery.
Tony Sweet creates beautifully artistic images, and this small book contains some very nice examples. The layout is simple. The right page contains a beautiful photograph and the left page contains a description of that photo and how it was made. This is a small book, at just over 100 pages, but it contains some great images with short, but useful descriptions. See my blog post for a review of Fine Art Nature Photography.
I received my copy of Food Photography through a goodreads giveaway. This is a really nice intro to food photography, especially if you already know a little about a camera. Corinna covers some of the basics (hardware, camera settings, exposure, and lighting), and she goes into a lot of detail on food-specific topics, such as how to style and work with the food, using dummy props before the actual shoot to keep food as fresh as possible, and lots of tips and techniques to work through tough shots.
Alan L. Detrick explores macro photography of flowers, plants, and insects, subjects that would be in most any typical garden. The book covers all the usual essentials, such as gear specific to macro, and the needed photographic skills, such as exposure, composition, and lighting. Along the way he goes into how to approach creating different types of macro images, with plenty of photos to demonstrate the topics.
This is one of my favorite guides to nature photography. Tim Fitzharris covers a wide range of topics, from the usual discussions of gear and lessons on essential photographic skills, to how to approach wildlife, how to see and photograph landscapes, and working at macro distances. And his imagery is beautiful, showing he has the skills he's teaching. I enjoy rereading sections of this book from time to time to refresh my skills.
This is a book full of photographs taken in Acadia National Park, Maine. I picked up a copy while up there and it's a fantastic reminder of the beautiful landscapes of the area. It would also be a great way to sample what's available there before a trip, or as a substitute if you're not able to make it there but would like to get a glimpse into just how beautiful the area is.
This is a beautiful book full of excellent examples of Steichen's work. It's organized chronologically, with a couple essays at the beginning of each section, followed by a large collection of Steichen's images. See my review of Edward Steichen: Lives in Photography.
This is a large, heavy book, full of incredible black and white images that Salgado created while traveling the world looking for the wild places that still exist, seeking out people still following more traditional lifestyles, photographing wild animals in their own environments. See my review of Genesis by Sebastiao Salgado.
Michael Kenna's work is absolutely stunning. He photographs in black and white, most often creating scenes that are misty, foggy, snowy, smokey, or photographed at night. He often shoots at the extremes of weather. Some of his images are very simple, very serene; others have great drama. I absolutely love this book. It's a great source of inspiration to me. Michael Kenna's images give me something to strive for, not to copy, but as inspiration, showing what is possible if you put your heart into it. This will not be my last Michael Kenna book. See my longer review of Michael Kenna: Images of the Seventh Day.
The National Parks is full of fantastic imagery by photographer Ian Shive, recipient of the Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography. Ian is well known for photographing America's National Parks, and his talent is evident throughout this book, which also includes a number of essays by different writers. The book is in landscape format, approximately 8" x 10.5" and is 228 pages in length.
I received my copy of Braving It, an uncorrected proof, through a giveaway at goodreads. Braving It is the fantastic story of James Campbell taking his daughter, Aiden, up to Alaska to allow her to experience some of the world as he has, to see the beauty in nature, and learn from some of the people living there. They travel to Alaska multiple times, experiencing different things, but getting closer each time, learning more about one another, and better appreciating the world through another's eyes. I really enjoyed this book. For more details see my blog post for a review of Braving It.
CreativeLive is a fantastic educational company that creates classes on a large range of topics (not just photography) taught by some absolute masters of their craft. The concept is simple. When the live class first airs, or during rebroadcasts, it is streamed over the Internet, free to watch. If you like the content you can purchase the class, which allows you to stream it again at any point in the future or download HD videos to your computer to watch anytime. There is also often extra content available when you purchase. I've purchased many, many classes from CreativeLive, and likely will continue to do so. Below are some of the classes I've purchased and highly recommend.
I look up to Art Wolfe as a great photographer, teacher, and human being. I find his works and words very inspiring. In this class he introduces his work and his life, showing how he got to be where and who he is. Art and Nature have always played a big part in his life, and now he teaches others how to make them part of their own lives. In the class he goes into the lenses he uses and how and why he uses them. He talks about how to find a subject and how to work a scene. He spends some time talking about composition, and how to make stronger compositions that evoke emotions in the viewer. The class includes a critique session where Art views and critiques photographs submitted by students. I always find these types of sessions very useful in learning how talented photographers see their work and that of others. It’s also full of lessons in how to improve our own photography. The class ends with 3 episodes from Art’s television series, Travels to the Edge. If you’ve never seen the show then this is a great introduction to it. I have the series on DVD and highly recommend the entire series. This class includes about 5 1/2 hours of video content, in addition to a PDF list of Art’s gear. For more details, see my review of Art Wolfe’s The Art of Nature Photography.
This class gave me a whole new way of looking at and photographing flowers. Kathleen Clemons creates beautiful, soft, painterly photographs of flowers, often but not always using various Lensbaby lenses. She provides many examples of photos created with various lenses to give a better feel for their strengths and what they are capable of. One element she talked about a couple times is how she’s drawn to more unusual looking flowers, often incorporating curves or twists in petals. She often uses very shallow depth of field with wonderful out of focus elements, adding to the ethereal look of many of her flower photographs. If you’re looking to develop your skills at photographing flowers and see how photographs really can be artwork, you just can’t go wrong with this class. It was a half-day class and totals just under 4 hours of video. I re-watch it anytime I’m looking for a little inspiration.
Frans Lanting is someone you may have heard of if you've been around nature photography for any span of time. I consider him one of the masters of the craft. In this class he focuses on photographing flower and plants, often with macro equipment, other times using more general gear. The class includes both in studio discussions and videos of him and students in the field working a scene. Frans is a great teacher and speaker. He does a fantastic job of conveying the topics, of showing his passion for the craft, and of encouraging the photographer/student. His tone of voice and speaking cadence is so well suited for teaching this material. Frans Lanting and Art Wolfe are two of my favorites, in this regard. They both share a passion that, to me at least, easily comes across in their speaking and teaching. This class includes almost 5 1/2 hours of video.
Most years John Greengo updates and teaches his massive Fundamentals of Photography class. This is the best introductory class in photography I’ve taken. John has created lots of visuals that do a great job conveying all the topics, such as what makes up a camera, how lenses work, how to calculate exposures and how to use the various exposure modes, how manual and autofocus systems work and why each are useful, the characteristics of light, the use of a large number of gadgets and accessories, characteristics of composition, and any number of other useful topics. This is an enormous class usually taught over 4 or 5 days and includes many hours of video. I actually purchased both the 2010 and 2012 versions of the class, and the 2012 version included over 20 hours of video. If you purchase the class it includes all of the class slides as PDFs, which are great refreshers if you don’t want to re-watch all the video but want to go back over a particular topic. I think this is the perfect class for the beginner photographer, or someone who might feel a little rusty and just wants a good refresher. John Greengo is very good at what he does. See my longer review of John Greengo's Fundamentals of Photography.
Ian Shive is an accomplished outdoor photographer. In fact, he received the Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography. He's also become well known for photographing the National Park system of the United States. This was a three day class, so there's a lot of content, over 15 1/2 hours worth. As with other nature and wildlife classes, it is split between in-studio discussions and videos of shoots in the field, in this case National Parks along the Olympic Peninsula, such as Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier National Park. I really enjoyed the location shoots where we get to see how Ian goes about creating images. If you purchase the class there are also a number of PDF documents with extra info, including keynote slides and some amazing examples of Ian's work. This class also covered a little of the business side, though Ian has another, shorter, class devoted entirely to that topic: The Business of Outdoor Photography. This was another great CreativeLive class.
I received a free copy of Travel Photography: The Complete Guide with Ben Willmore in exchange for an honest review. Ben Willmore has taught a number of CreativeLive classes on a range of topics. This class teaches concepts and techniques to help you get the most from your travel photography. Ben covers topics such as planning for the trip, what gear to bring, how to handle tourists, how to improve compositions, and many post-processing techniques useful in travel photography. The class includes over 10 hours of video, and the purchased class includes a large number of extras, including Lightroom presets, actions, and keywords, and a number of very useful PDF documents including a 74 page Travel Photography Handbook. For more details check out my blog post review of Travel Photography: The Complete Guide.
Tom Mangelsen has been creating beautiful images of landscapes and wildlife for decades. His work has been published in many places, notably National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Life, Newsweek, and many others. The class includes almost 11 1/2 hours of content and originally aired over two consecutive days. Tom details his background, where he started and where he is now. He goes over his gear bag, what he uses and why. Time is split between in-class discussions and videos of he and a group of students in the field in iconic locations (Grand Tetons). This sort of class is the second best thing to actually being in the field with Tom. He talks about what he's thinking when scouting locations, approaching wildlife, and framing shots. Fantastic class. For more details check out my review of The Art of Wildlife Photography.
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Athletic-shoe pioneer shelved sneaker war with rival Nike by merging Reebok with Germany's Adidas last August for $3.8 billion; personally reaped $600 million. Bought U.S. distribution rights for small British shoe company 1979. Added women's sneakers amid 1980s aerobics craze. Nike pulled ahead early 1990s; shareholders demanded Fireman step down 1996. Responded with 2-year deadline to increase sales or step down. Did just that; returned 1999, restored business. Also owns golf courses.
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The dinner marked the launch of H&M Conscious Exclusive Collection and Conscious Commerce’s pop-up store.
On Tuesday night, Dakota Fanning couldn’t get out a full sentence.
To be fair, it wasn’t entirely her fault. The actress had just entered Café Clover in the West Village when the dinner bell rang. To punctuate the point, a handsome waiter materialized to usher her to her dinner seat. “Oh,” she said, startled. “Thank you…” she said politely.
Attempt number two was equally unsuccessful; the actress had uttered no less than three words, speaking to a reporter, when an iPhone flew out of a nearby attendee’s hand, landing squarely on Fanning’s foot. A pause to examine any damage done — all good. “Inappropriate question!” Fanning’s manager cracked, covering up the blunder with some good old publicist humor.
Nearby, Olivia Wilde, co-owner of Conscious Commerce and cohost for the evening, maneuvered around the packed dining room in a maxidress from the collection, greeting guests — fiancé Jason Sudeikis, whom she planted one on when he arrived, and others she greeted slightly less warmly: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rosario Dawson, Lily Kwong, Chelsea Leyland, Alek Wek, Jennifer Fisher and Lauren Bush Lauren.
That socially conscious swagger was well-represented inside the dinner itself — as Wilde was quick to point out, each individually printed menu doubled as plant seeds. As in, bury the menu in soil, add water, and enjoy your new parsley or dill plant. “So sick!” exclaimed Dawson, tucking the menu away for future gardening.
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https://wwd.com/eye/parties/olivia-wilde-hosts-dinner-for-hm-conscious-exclusive-collection-10112107/
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At the beginning of the year, my friend Jim announced that he and his family were going to raise $1,000 to go toward the U.N. Millenium Development Goals in Africa. He's been collecting soda cans and scrap metal all year, and recently exceeded the goal.
...I was telling Nancy that I exchanged several records for $48 our 6 year-old son entered the conversation.
"Daddy, we can use the money from the records to help people like we do with the money from the cans."
Nancy pressed a little more. "How does that money help people?"
"So they can have food to eat and water," he said, using hand gestures for emphasis.
Oh my! He's really taking this all in. Then I knew that this $48 was bound for Kiva, Water Partners or Heifer. And any concern I had that the deal was unfair dissipated. Like grass clippings and kitchen scraps put in the compost pile, these records could turn into something nurturing, even life sustaining. We can turn a dusty record collection into money, and turn that money into a gift of water or a flock of chicks. The most gratifying aspect of selling the records was that I now know that my son sees that possibility too.
Now he needs to add a PayPal button or some other mechanism for the rest of the world to help him raise $10,000 in 2009.
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Deborah's work is a contemporary example of trompe l'oeil which has a very long history in wallcoverings. Many of the earliest wallpapers were imitations of textiles, stone and architectural elements. The photo montage technique and the designer’s invite to interact with the scene are very contemporary takes on the mural tradition. Hooks and Frocks is printed in a gray scale with only the dresses picked out in bright colors. The garments, accessories and furnishings are all of an older vintage so the scene has a rather retro look, and the use of black and white photography further enhances this look. "Hooks and Frocks" can also be embellished with actual hooks from which can be hung additional garments and bags of the owner's choice as the designer encourages interaction for a more personalized look.
The interior view also differs from the norm in that the familiarity of the objects draws you into the scene, while the disjointed nature of the photomontage makes you step back and take another look. The line where the wall meets the floor also varies between the left and right sides which may cause a little vertigo.
Deborah Bowness is a British artist/designer currently working in London. She studied surface pattern and textile design at the Leeds College of Art and Design and received an M.A. in printed textiles from the Royal College of Art in London. She creates beautiful trompe l'oeil designs incorporating everyday objects and room vignettes which are printed in a monochromatic format with certain articles screen printed in color. She has a line of ready-made designs which includes "Hooks and Frocks" and also does private commissions for a very personalized paper. Even her ready-made designs encourage interaction for a more personalized look.
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https://www.cooperhewitt.org/2014/03/03/hooks-and-frocks/
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‘Summer wines should be refreshing,” says Steve Gett, wine director at Union Square Wines and Spirits, one of the city’s finest purveyors of the grape. With reds, go for “ripe, lush, juicy lip-smackers,” Gett advises. With whites, choose “crisp, fruit-driven styles and avoid overly oaked Chardonnay and other dense wines,” he says. Here, Gett’s summer-cellar must-haves, all at a an economy-appropriate $25 or less.
Ignore cheap and insipid Montepulcianos that have given the grape a bad name, says Gett. Check out the serious bottlings from the central Adriatic wine regions that are making this a favorite choice among the Italian-wine cognoscenti. Dezio’s deliciously spicy Montepulciano has fruit flavors like roasted plums and black cherries, plus a hint of mocha. Pair it with grilled portobellos or a juicy steak.
Gett calls this “one of the tastiest new Aussie reds.” With blackberry, vanilla, and black-pepper flavors, it’s juicy rather than heavy. Serve it slightly chilled, he suggests, with burgers, barbecued chicken, or ribs.
Summer is the season to drink pink, and dry rosés are best, says Gett: “You get all those red-wine aromas complemented by a nice coolness.” The Iron Horse rosé offers wild-strawberry aromas, cherry fruit flavors, and a refreshing tang. Try it with Mexican, says Gett.
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http://nymag.com/nymetro/urban/seasons/summerfun/n_8863/
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The story of a great gas-driven iron-clad pirate ship, capable of outpacing the navies of the world and terrorizing the Atlantic!
w, there will be fifty thousand pounds offered for knowledge of him before December comes upon us!"
I looked at him as at one who dreams dreams, but he did not flinch.
"You meet the man in Paris?" I went on.
"To-night I shall be with him," he answered; "within three days I win all or lose all: for his secret will be mine. If I fail, it is for you to follow up the thread which I have unravelled by three years' hard work----"
"You shall see for yourself. Dare you risk coming with me--I meet him at eight o'clock?"
"Dare I risk!--pooh, there can't be much danger."
"There is every danger!--but, so, the girl is waking!"
A Jolly Good Read!I just couldn't put it down. The adventure and mystery gave this book a "Captain Nemo" feel. I'll be reading more of Pemberton's works in the future.
" COMING UP FOR AIR " BOOK WELL DATED BUT GIVE'S A GOOD FEEL FOR THE TIME IT WAS WRITTEN !
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I just found out why this store in New York has a price lower than everyone else for the camera I want and how they can do it while offering free shipping. They call you the day after your order and try to upsell you like you wouldn't believe. I refused all the accessories even when they told me the battery life on that camera is only about 20 minutes if I don't upgrade to a better battery. Finally he dropped the price of the better battery to $20, offered to include a special charger that makes the battery last longer and offered to upgrade the shipping to one week (instead of the UPS Ground which can take 10 business days) if I would pay $20 more - if I would leave a positive review for them online FIRST before they shipped. I really do want the camera in time for Steamcon but I told them I can only leave a review for their price and customer service and not for the camera since I haven't received it yet.
Wait, which company is this? Do a BBB search on them ASAP.
Best Price Electronics.com. I'm pretty much relying on their Cnet reviews.
Can you link to the Cnet reviews? They could easily be faked, (happens on Amazon all the time) Just looking over there BBB history, the company has changed name and locations a bunch of times, and has a number of complaints.
I had a similar experience with a Seller in Brooklyn, and even spoke to someone over the phone who essentially demanded that I change the camera I was ordering.
My suggestion would be to cancel the order with them and watch your credit card like a hawk.
For some reason I can't find the reviews now. I'll give them the rest of the day to follow through on their promise. They said they would send me a link to leave them a review and then ship after I leave one. If I don't get that link by the end of the day I'll call tomorrow and cancel the order.
I've also had good experiences with Adorama. They often come up as the best price on Amazon.
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The agent printed for J. Brotherton, at the Bible, over-against the Royal-Exchange in Cornhill; and sold by A. Dodd without Temple-Bar represents an entity (e.g. person, organization, etc.) associated with resources found in University of Manitoba Libraries.
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It´s always nice to hear about success after miscarriages. This woman had twelve losses before her son was born.
Ann Romney, wife of republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, recently revealed that she had a miscarriage in the 1980's.
DES was a drug which was supposed to prevent miscarriage. It ended up causing more problems than it helped. Now the drug's manufacturer is being sued and four sisters believe the drug is linked to cancer.
A study recently found that the use of aspirin and other NSAID painkillers can increase the risk of miscarriage by up to 80%.
An Austrian woman poisoned two friends after finding out they were pregnant.
A recent survey on the British website Mumsnet suggests that many women are unhappy with their treatment after miscarriage.
A new study finds that caffeine may increase a woman´s risk for miscarriage.
It seems counter intuitive but researchers have found carbon monoxide may actually help to prevent miscarriage.
A new study shows that complications during pregnancy, including miscarriage, can affect subsequent pregnancies.
A new study suggest that women who get pregnant again within six months after miscarriage, may have better outcomes.
Missouri Representative Todd Aiken recently came under fire for remarks he made. Although they were not specifically about miscarriage they do relate.
Proposed legislation in Georgia could potentially make miscarriage murder.
A study has found that hormones in addition to hCG may be able to predict the odds of miscarriage. Low levels of oestradiol and inhibin A may indicate women at risk of miscarriage. Researchers hope preventative treatments may eventually result from the findings.
Is surgery the best option after miscarriage or is it better to take a wait and see approach?
An Illinois blogger who previously suffered a miscarriage and other losses, staged an elaborate pregnancy hoax.
This is mostly of interest to those who have recurrent miscarriages, but it could be a potential advance for those who have always suspected low progesterone played a role in miscarriage.
A recent news program in the UK investigated incineration of fetuses after miscarriage.
A recent outbreak of the food borne illness listeria may prove problematic for pregnant women.
Mark Zuckerberg recently revealed that he and his wife suffered three miscarriages.
A victim of the Colorado theater shootings suffered a miscarriage after the shootings. Did the media exploit her loss?
A recent Australian study suggests that young women who have miscarriage may be at a greater risk for mental health issues later in life.
A recent study suggest that women who miscarry after using assisted reproductive technology suffer more trauma than women who miscarry after conceiving on their own.
A news study finds a link between pregnancy loss and the September 11 terrorist attacks.
A new Canadian study shows that use of antidepressants while pregnant may significantly increase your risk of miscarriage.
Recent research suggests there may be a link between multiple miscarriages and increased ovarian cancer risk.
A new study suggests that even thyroid function within what is now considered normal range may still be problematic in pregnant women.
Two current magazines have articles worth reading if you've had a miscarriage.
Humans don't have a monopoly on pregnancy loss. The Bruce Effect in some animals may be miscarriage with an evolutionary purpose.
Here is a brief summary of some recent news about miscarriage.
Here are some stories about miscarriage which are currently in the news.
Here are some stories relevant to miscarriage in the news currently.
A medical student in Singapore has created a risk assessment model for miscarriage.
A woman´s fight continues against her family-owned employer, after she believed working conditions may have contributed to her pregnancy loss.
Due to skyrocketing medical malpractice insurance premiums, many doctors are choosing not to become OB-GYNs and established doctors are giving up the specialties. What does this mean for miscarriage?
Recent research suggests the ultrasound guidelines for diagnosing miscarriage should be changed. Here's what you need to know.
A Welsh hospital recently had to issue an apology and re-evaluate its procedures after misdiagnosing a healthy pregnancy as a miscarriage.
Missisippi is voting this week to amend their constitution. The new law could affect women who miscarry in that state.
A recent study suggests that some pain relievers may not contribute to miscarriage as previously thought. Another study suggests that multivitamins may contribute to miscarriage.
Did you know that Ronald Reagan designated this month as an awareness month for infant loss and miscarriages? Read more here.
It´s been known for a while that hypothyroidism can be linked to miscarriages, but now researches have found that an overactive thyroid can harm developing babies too.
A woman named Terresa Perkins-Wedgeworth is hoping to organize a nationwide group to support women who have experienced miscarriage or stillbirth. Hopefully her efforts will result in wider recognition of the loss of unborn babies.
Proposed changes to the DSM-V could have an impact on pregnancy and infant loss however reactions are mixed as to whether that impact would be positive or negative.
A recent survey finds that many Americans have misconceptions about miscarriage.
She may or may not end up as the next first lady, but Teresa Heinz Kerry is a woman who knows about miscarriages. She recently gave an interview with Dr. Phil about her experience.
The state of Utah recently considered a bill that could have made miscarriage a criminal offense in some situations.
A new study finds that overweight and obese women are at a higher risk for miscarriage after fertility treatments.
A surprising number of women are exposed to chemicals in their workplaces which might cause miscarriage.
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Items where Kingston Author is "Horrocks, Christopher"
Horrocks, Christopher [Curator of an exhibition] and Riding, Christine [Curator of an exhibition] (2008) The lure of the East: British Orientalist painting. The lure of the East: British Orientalist painting. , 4 Jun - 31 Aug 2008 , Tate Britain, London.
Horrocks, Christopher (2009) Dora Gordine: sculptor, designer, artist. (DVD).
Horrocks, C. W. (2011) Techno-theory: critiques of culture and technological being. (PhD thesis), Kingston University, uk.bl.ethos.548185.
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Also known as: things I can’t live without right now.
Old Navy Vintage V-Neck Tee // I bought one of these tees online on a whim to get free shipping, and I couldn’t be more in love with it. It’s soft, the sleeves are long and cozy, and it is thin enough to be layered under a sweater but thick enough to wear on its own. The tee is perfect for those days when I don’t want to change out of pajamas for class… it’s so comfy!
Old Navy Frost-Free Vest // In case you haven’t heard, it’s really really really cold in Chicago right now. So I’m cold all the time, even indoors. I wear this vest around the house and in class: it keeps me warm but isn’t too bulky. I even layer it under my big winter coat when I go outside. I told you it was REALLY cold!
Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadow in 28E // I use this product almost every day. It’s a perfect light rose gold/beige/taupe that makes my eyes pop without looking too over-the-top. It’s a crayon, so it’s super easy to apply, too!
Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue in Berry Soft // In winter, lip balm is a necessity. My lips get soooo dry all the time, and this balm is my favorite for keeping them soft. It has a little bit of color, but nothing too bold.
Essie Nail Polish in After School Boy Blazer // I’ve been loving navy lately, and this polish is sophisticated and pretty. I like to wear it with a rose gold glitter accent nail if I’m feeling motivated.
Notebooks // I’m still obsessed with Target Greenroom notebooks. They withstand my other office supply obsession: flare pens. Greenroom paper is thick and sturdy, so the pens only bleed through the paper a little bit. And they’re cute, too! Check out how I use my notebooks here.
Coffee // It’s getting to that point in the quarter where my planner is starting to resemble a novel. Coffee (hot or iced, I don’t judge) is always a must-have.
What are some of YOUR winter necessities?
Happy New Year! To ring in the new year, I’m sharing my organization system for college. It’s no secret that I like organizing. A lot. And organizing my school stuff saves me so much time each day because I don’t waste time searching for things I need. Here is the system I use.
I love my Lilly Pulitzer agenda. I received several packages of stickers for Christmas (thanks mom and dad!) and they’re so helpful. I love that they come with fun stickers too, like “me day” and “mani-pedi”. It’s just as important to schedule fun stuff as it is to schedule time to study!
I use a small notebook to take notes and make study guides for each class. These notebooks are from the Greenroom line at Target, and I love them. I carry the notebooks I need in my tote bag to each class. These notebooks don’t take up much space, and they’re so cute!
I labeled each notebook with stickers that I found at the Target dollar section.
I use one folder for all current handouts, and I bring the folder with me to every class. When I’m studying for a test, I use binder clips to attach all the handouts for the class together. When the test is over, the packet of handouts goes into my binder.
I keep a binder for each year. Once a test is over, I put the handouts from before the test into my binder. Before finals, I go through all the handouts and throw away the ones I don’t need. I put the handouts that I do need into sheet protectors, and use the binder to study. This way, I have the handouts organized so I can refer back to them for later classes.
How do you stay organized for school/work?
I’ve always wanted to run a marathon. I’ve read my fair share of Runner’s World, and I know that one day I’ll actually run one. They talk about a wall that people often reach near the end of the race. Around Mile 20. Close to the finish line, but not close enough to see it.
Each quarter, I reach a wall like this. I think a lot of us do. Not just students, but everyone, at least sometimes. A point when you feel so tired that you can’t sleep (quick: name the song!) And when you do sleep, you wake up feeling tired, not refreshed. A point when you have so much to do, but your mind feels like a blank slate because you can’t remember much of it. When you get those headaches that make you feel like your head is full of sand, swishing around whenever you move your head. When you want to wave a white flag, but you want to achieve your goals so badly that you don’t. When you procrastinate doing work by doing other work. When you’re so stressed that your mind just checks out. You don’t worry, you don’t freak out. It’s just blank.
It’s challenging, but none of us talk about it. We’re afraid to be told we’re complaining. Or worse, having our own list of obligations being compared to someone else’s. That’s the worst, because you know that your problems aren’t as bad as they could be. But this doesn’t mean they don’t matter.
We are told to “relax” or to “give something up” or to “prioritize,” but the joy, the sense of achievement that we get from fulfilling our many obligations feels worth it when it happens.
We are afraid of not being busy enough. Of not making the most of college. Of not taking advantage of every opportunity that comes our way.
Something has to go. Usually it’s watching TV. Then going out on the weekends. Harmless things. But eventually you realize you haven’t made an inside joke with friends, or that you haven’t called your parents, in a long time.
We hope to reach this wall right as final exams approach. That way, it doesn’t last long. We can see the finish line. But there’s no predicting when it will happen. For me, it tends to happen near Mile 20. When you can’t yet see the finish line, but you know it is there. When you’ve already made a commitment to finishing this race, and you know that you’ll finish it but that it will be so, so hard. That’s where I’m at right now.
And I’m trying to push through it. Listening to music helps. I like Mary Lambert and holiday songs. So do pictures of Daisy. And Pinterest. And hot drinks. I try to treat myself to these things as much as I can. I have a list of “Good Things” in my planner that I can refer to whenever I need a pick-me-up. It’s not a perfect solution, but it helps.
So let’s push through this wall. Let’s run through it. Or walk. But let’s get through it.
It’s almost the holiday season, and I couldn’t be more excited. I absolutely love buying gifts for my friends and family… but what about those people who are impossible to shop for? If they’re college students (or anyone awaiting their debut to “the real world”), then here is a selection of small gifts I’m sure they’ll love.
simple stationery // Thank-you notes are underrated – a handwritten note goes so far. I keep all the notes I receive in a box, so I make sure to send them whenever I can.
notepads // I love making lists, and I think written checklists are making a comeback in our technology-crazed age. I’ve mentioned it before on this blog: there’s something about checking items off a list that is so satisfying.
conservative earrings // I have more pairs of cheap, fake-silver earrings from Claire’s than I could ever wear in a lifetime. Much less a job interview. A neutral pair of earrings (and yes, navy is a neutral) go a long way when it comes to dressing up a simple outfit.
good pens // Brightly-colored pens make writing so much more fun. These ones come in so many colors, including unique colors like periwinkle and turquoise.
agenda stickers // I’ve been lusting after these Lilly Pulitzer academic stickers for a while now. I might have a test… but at least the reminder will look pretty!
potted plant // This cute little boxwood adds a pop of green to any room while freshening the air. It’s small enough for any space, and easy to care for.
What is your favorite gift for the person who has everything?
Hi loves 🙂 I feel terrible about not posting or commenting at all since last week.
I always feel like I’ll have time to do something, but then it never happens. Which is why my first goal for the rest of the year is to schedule in blog time to hold myself accountable. It will probably be late at night before I go to sleep, but it’s better than nothing. This blog is so important to me: I don’t want it to disappoint you lovely readers by not posting content or commenting on your posts.
My next goal is pretty simple: that elusive 4.0 GPA. Each quarter, my sorority announces the women who got straight-A’s in their classes, and I really want my name to be read! My classes this quarter are really hard so I don’t know if this is quite attainable, but it’s better to aim high, right?
My final goal for the rest of the year is to express gratitude. A sorority sister showed me this video, and it’s pretty cool! Obviously the scientist in me was a little skeptical about the study, but that’s fine. It’s always good to tell people how much they mean to you, and I don’t do it enough. For those of you who don’t want to watch the video, the key takeaway is that if you express gratitude, you’ll feel happier. Awesome!
What are your goals for the rest of the year? We’ve only got 2 1/2 months left of 2013… I can’t believe it, either!
I have a confession: I’ve been in way more sporting goods stores the past few months than I’d like to admit. I’ve been looking for Nike Studio Wraps for a long time. They have been available online for a while, but I wanted to try them on before buying them. And yesterday, I finally did!
I saw this display at Sports Authority Elite and silently freaked out.
I first tried them on in a size small, but they were too big. I found this weird, as usually Nike shoes run small. But the size x-small fit perfectly. I usually wear a size 6-6.5 shoe, and these were designed for size 5-6. They’re very stretchy, so I’d go for the smaller size if you’re not sure.
Well, I never thought I’d be posting a photo of my foot on the internet. I really need to paint my nails.
But back to the shoes: I loved how these felt on my feet! They were cushioned but still very light and breathable. The fabric didn’t cut into any awkward parts of my foot. But I was wondering… where did the rest of the shoes go? Online, you can buy the Studio Wrap with ribbons and ballet flat-like covers for your feet for when you go outside for $110. What happened to those? They weren’t included in the boxes in this store. I wouldn’t buy the shoes unless they included the ribbons and foot covers. What’s going on, Nike? Why can’t I buy the entire Studio Wrap set at the store?
In other news, I found Essie’s fall line at Target! Can you guess which color I like the most? Hint: look at my blog layout!
That’s right, it’s Boxer Shorts! As polish names go, this one is pretty funny. But I love periwinkle, so I’m really happy Essie came out with a shade that’s perfect for fall and winter. I also like After School Boy Blazer… it’s a gorgeous, classy navy .
I’m going back to school on Sunday (!!!), so I won’t be posting as often until I’m out of school for winter break. I’ll still post and comment on your lovely blogs, but it may not be as frequently. Uff.
Here are some of my school supply must-haves! Can you tell I’m really excited for school supply shopping?
A Planner // This is pretty self-explanatory. As I’ve said before: If it’s not in my planner, it’s not happening. I use mine to keep me on top of deadlines, assignments, and events.
Note-Taking Supplies // Find a system that works for you, and stick to it. I write slowly, so I type my notes during class to ensure that I get everything down. After class, I transcribe the typed notes onto white unlined paper using my pens and flare pens. I really don’t like lined paper: it’s so thin and flimsy.The colored pens are great for making headers and diagrams.
Reading Supplies // Again, you need a system. I try to do my reading assignments before class. I highlight my books, and use page flags to mark important pages or assignments. I don’t annotate or take notes on textbook material unless I absolutely have to. For me, it’s usually a waste of time. When I’m studying for the test, I go back and re-read highlighted parts of the book.
Organization Supplies // It’s no use to be organized during the school year if you store everything in a big, messy pile after classes end. I use a small 3-ring binder with tabs for each class. It’s easy to carry around in my backpack or tote. When a class ends, I save the important papers (essays, tests, study guides) and put them in sheet protectors in a large binder. I only keep the papers that I think I will need later.
What is your office must-have?
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2019-04-26T16:56:53Z
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https://courtneyem.wordpress.com/tag/college/
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Better than new Richmond home with many upgrades, new carpet, new paint, and easy maintenance. The home has 3133 finished square feet with a finished basement and garage. There are 4 to 5 bedrooms with 4 full baths. There is a study on the main floor and a study nook upstairs. The home is in the highly desirable Murphy Creek Golf Community. The K-8 Murphy Creek School is within walking distance along with the community pool and center.
The golf course has high ratings.
More homes like these for sale!
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2019-04-21T01:03:01Z
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http://realestateforsaleonline.homestead.com/listings.html
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American Red Cross Blood Drive: 10a-4p, Preston center; to sign up visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code "WKU"
Care Package Drive: drop-offs can be made all all events or in the STudent Activities Office. Items being collected include, but are not limited to, non-perishable food, toiletries, travel size games, etc.
SOI Forms and Advisors Agreement Forms for the 2013-14 Academic Year are due no later than FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2013. These forms can be accessed from the menu on either the Student Activities web page or the Registered Student Organizations web page.
Come out tailgate with CAB as we support our TOPS as they play Morgan State University!
Parent & Family Weekend 2013 is just around the corner! This year's event is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2013, when the Hilltoppers will take on the Morgan State Bears. Game time is set for 6 PM. In the coming weeks, look for the Parent & Family Weekend website with more information, access to online registration, and entry form for the WKU Family of the Year.
Come out tailgate with CAB as we support our TOPS as they play Navy!
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2019-04-24T12:18:44Z
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https://www.wku.edu/cab/calendar/index.php?view=month&date=2013-09-24
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this is a really great skin creator! i like peoples skin creations.
Its a great game i love making skins for people BUT it wont let me get the acheivements is anyone else having this problem Please tell me.
Im using this to create the characters of my papercraft series. I'm also using talkhead to sync their mouths.
wow nice game i maked 2 skins of games and 1 skin they i made! nice bro!
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The important analysis by the Center for Community Solutions concerning the racial disparity found in SNAP work requirement exemptions in Ohio, as reported in the Oct. 16 PD, deserved more effort by the PD reporter to get answers from those who made the decision to use county rather than municipality and township unemployment rates as the basis for the eligibility requirement. The article notes the study's findings on the negative impact on low-income and African American households in the state's cities, but it stops short of reporting on whether the PD asked Governor Kasich and his administrators of the SNAP program why they chose to use counties. It was a decision that favors and is likely supported by the base of Kasich's Republican constituency while discriminating against the urban poor and urban minorities. Such decisions need defending and the PD should ask the tough questions to live up to its responsibilities and ability to frame political issues.
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2019-04-24T06:12:43Z
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https://www.cleveland.com/letters/2018/10/snap_program_letter_to_the_edi_1.html
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Pitchers and catchers report and guess who is hurt again?
So as pitchers and catchers report, guess what Yankee player will miss the first couple of weeks of spring training because he is hurt again (foot)?
If you said Jacoby Ellsbury, this decade’s version of Carl Pavano, advance to the head of the class.
Personally, I’d like to just cut Ellsbury, eat the two years and $47mm and move on with Gardner and Frazier platooning in LF.
Anyone surprised at this news?
Manager Aaron Boone all but appointed Luis Severino the Opening Day Starter (barring something unforeseen). No shock there.
CC will have a press conference Saturday. Apparently to confirm his retirement at the end of the season.
Bad news concerning top prospect Michael King, who rose from High A to AAA last year. He’ll be shut down for 3 weeks due to elbow soreness. You fear TJ surgery.
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2019-04-22T08:43:49Z
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https://sommerfrieze.wordpress.com/tag/king/
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Bruno Fernando had just arrived at the University of Maryland in 2017 when he met a few strangers in the lobby of his apartment building. He had a team and a scholarship, and within months would appear headed toward prominence and, eventually, an NBA career. But he was thousands of miles from his parents and siblings, his home and his culture.
And so, an introduction arranged by a mutual friend, brought only by a link to their native country of Angola, ended up lasting a couple of hours.
“We just got comfortable like this,” Fernando said, snapping his fingers.
Ethiene Mbakassy, one of the fellow Angolans who came that day to meet Fernando, organized the get-together because he had a childhood friend who played high school basketball with Fernando at Montverde Academy in Florida. Mbakassy, who was joined by twins José and Adão Mayamona, said he and the others quickly integrated Fernando into their group. They got along well and shared a desire to work toward their goals.
“We knew from that day we would be very close friends,” Mbakassy said.
Nearly two years later, Fernando has stayed close with Mbakassy and the others. They talk nearly every day and are part of a six-person group chat, which also includes the Mayamona twins, Yanick Tomás and Isaías Trindade. For most home games, Fernando gives his four tickets to the friends so they can watch Maryland play from behind the team’s bench, often surrounded by parents of other players.
Fernando’s parents have never been to the United States and haven’t watched him play in person since he left home at 15. Fernando has visited Angola twice, once in 2016 and again last summer. That’s part of the reason his friends want to be there to watch Fernando play: With their parents an ocean away, they lean on each other.
Tomás, a 25-year-old finishing his master's degree, is older than the others. He offers guidance and tells them to stay focused. Mbakassy said he and Fernando look toward the future and motivate each other.
But they also just hang out like the college students they are. Fernando said they’ll play NBA 2K or go out to eat, usually choosing Brazilian steakhouses where they can speak Portuguese and eat cuisine similar to that of their home country, a former Portuguese colony.
When he’s with these friends, Fernando said, he can briefly step away from English, basketball and America.
After a trip home for the holidays, Tomás said he updated Fernando about what had changed in their hometown of Luanda, the capital city on the coast of the southwestern African nation. During the trip, Tomás saw a couple players from the basketball club where Fernando played, and he just missed the rivalry game between two prominent teams.
Angola’s national team has won 11 of the past 15 continental championships, which take place every two years, but the nation has never produced an NBA player, according to Sports Reference. Fernando could be the first. After testing the NBA draft waters last summer, the 6-foot-10 forward returned to College Park for his sophomore season. Heading into Saturday’s game at No. 6 Michigan, Fernando is averaging 14.6 points, 10.7 rebounds and 1.9 blocks and has recorded seven straight double-doubles.
Mbakassy jokes that when he sees Fernando “it’s like I’m seeing him for the first time every single time because he’s way too tall.” The friends love sports, especially basketball and soccer, and they know what Fernando’s future likely entails. Naturally, after Fernando plays, they talk about the game, but they also understand that he at times needs a reprieve from the sport that consumes much of his life.
As Fernando has emerged as one of the best players in the Big Ten, other Angolans in the community have noticed and supported him, excited by how Fernando could make history for their country at the highest level of this sport. A delegation from the Embassy of Angolan in Washington recently attended a game.
But Mbakassy and the others have been with Fernando from the start of his time in College Park. They’re the ones with whom he shares a group chat and the ones who wait for him after games, when the arena has emptied and Fernando returns to the court. They all leave Xfinity Center together, dropping Fernando off at his apartment. And sometimes they come inside to hang out and talk for a bit, just as they did when they first met.
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2019-04-20T22:42:50Z
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/02/15/when-bruno-fernando-came-maryland-tight-knit-group-angolans-came-him/
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smile and tell a joke even if it didn’t fit.
no, there was no magic for his blues.
painting his face and pulling flowers from his ears.
all to mask his blues.
wipes his face, rubs his feet, picks up his show.
nothing but room for his blues.
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2019-04-22T14:42:36Z
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http://timbooktu.com/rooks/suitcase.htm
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The Mynabirds: Tiny Desk Concert Singer Laura Burhenn is joined by Jessica Lea Mayfield and the Umoja Choir for songs inspired by the political and cultural upheaval of 2016.
For Laura Burhenn, 2016 was a tough year and she wasn't alone. We lost David Bowie, Leonard Cohen, Prince (and so many more beloved artists). And then there were the elections and subsequent inauguration, which were devastating to many. But what transpired next for anyone dismayed by those events was inspiring: The Women's March united many who were in despair, while giving purpose and focus to what for them was an unthinkable outcome in the election of Donald Trump.
Then came the songs – nine new ones Laura wrote with Patrick Damphier, inspired by the many marches around the country, listening to the news, seeing social media, talking to friends and taking it all in. The result is The Mynabirds' politically charged 2017 album Be Here Now.
I first met Laura Burhenn ten years ago for a songwriting project she did with John Davis, her then bandmate in the duo Georgie James, here at NPR called Project Song. I was thrilled to discover her talent. Her current band, The Mynabirds, are Tiny Desk alum, Laura having played her first Tiny Desk Concert in the spring of 2010.
I'm not one to repeat artists at the Tiny Desk. I'm more into discovering and challenging new bands to play in this intimate and awkward setting. But this project was so different and Laura had ideas about how to make it even more special from what she'd done back in 2010, so I couldn't resist.
While recording this album, a travel ban was issued affecting six Muslim-majority countries. She wrote a song for refugees inspired by the ban and got in touch with friends back in Omaha at the Refugee Empowerment Center. It is there she learned of the Umoja Choir whose members include resettled refugees from The Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia and they ended up singing on her record. Laura also started a GoFundMe campaign for them to record their songs. Now some of those choir members have come to the Tiny Desk for a powerful set of songs. They're joined by another Tiny Desk alum: Jessica Lea Mayfield. It's an inspired project that I'm excited to share.
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2019-04-22T13:33:30Z
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https://www.npr.org/2017/11/10/563094971/the-mynabirds-tiny-desk-concert
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TUCSON, Arizona - A Tucson taco restaurant already has served up python, alligator, elk, kangaroo, rattlesnake and turtle.
Boca Tacos y Tequila says it's accepting orders for African lion tacos, to be served starting Feb. 16. Bryan Mazon says there are already a few reservations from curious customers.
Mazon says his restaurant started offering exotic tacos on its menu every Wednesday about six months ago and has tried "just about anything we can get our hands on."
According to the Food and Drug Administration, lion and other game meat can be sold as long as the species isn't endangered.
The Arizona Daily Star says most of Boca's exotic tacos range between $3 and $4. The lion tacos will cost $8.75 apiece.
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2019-04-23T08:50:51Z
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-restaurant-to-offer-african-lion-tacos/
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Games
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oreilly
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All digital images require sharpening - even if shot on a state of the art digital SLR in focus. Most cameras can sharpen in camera but the highest quality sharpening is achieved in post-production. Elements will allow you to select the amount and the areas that require sharpening most. For images destined for print the monitor preview is just that - a preview. The actual amount of sharpening required for optimum image quality is usually a little more than looks comfortable on screen - especially when using a TFT monitor (flat panel).
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2019-04-20T20:27:38Z
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https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/photoshop-elements-40/9780240520124/xhtml/16_chapter07.xhtml
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buffalo
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RX Pharmacy: Cialis not working first time brands drugs!
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2019-04-24T16:44:31Z
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https://cedar.buffalo.edu/diar03/review/reviews/cialis-not-working-first-time.html
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Arts
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Health
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typepad
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It's great to see our youth pushing the envelope of privatized space exploration. When your project is living on a shoestring, it's amazing to see how that constraint can really drive innovative engineering. It's like back in the day when computers only had 16K of RAM (or less) and you had to fit all of your code into a tight and efficient bundle.
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2019-04-18T23:06:38Z
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https://itretrospectives.typepad.com/it-retrospectives/2014/06/index.html
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Arts
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Computers
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vanderbilt
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Publication Info: Cali : Imprenta de Hurtado, March 06, 1866.
Summary: Letter advertisement for rail line Buenaventura to listing national and international export and import prices between various towns. Santiago M. Eder, a representative of the railroad company, compares the prices for exporting and importing on the new railroad versus to steamship prices to demonstrate the efficiency of the new rail line.
Historical Notes: The expansion of rail systems in nineteenth century Colombia was slow both to political disagreements and challenging geography. However, Colombian industrialists and landowners understood how important railroads were for transporting export products. Companies mainly built railroads that linked the Colombian interior with the Atlantic Ocean or existing river transportation networks. Bushnell, David. The Making of Modern Colombia : A Nation in Spite of Itself. Berkeley: Univ. of California Press, 1993.
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2019-04-24T21:02:36Z
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http://helguera.library.vanderbilt.edu/search.php?id=399
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Arts
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Business
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mtv
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Prosecutors at the trial called Murray's former partner to the stand in an attempt to find out what the doctor was doing as the King of Pop was dying of cardiac arrest.
Anding told the jury that six minutes into her phone call with Murray on 25th June 2009, he suddenly disappeared: "That's when I realised he was no longer on the phone. I said, 'Hello? Hello?' I put the phone closer to my ear."
She added: "I heard mumbling of voices that sounded like the phone was maybe in his pocket or something, and then I heard coughing, and nobody answered."
It is thought the call took place less than half-hour before Murray placed a frantic call to Jackson's assistant asking for help.
The call was one of a half-dozen that phone records show Murray made during a crucial time when prosecutors say he should have been monitoring Jackson's vital signs closely.
Murray's current girlfriend Nicole Alvarez also took to the stand saying she received a phone call from Murray as he accompanied MJ's lifeless body in the ambulance.
She claimed: "I remember him telling me that he was on the way to the hospital in an ambulance with Mr Jackson and not to be alarmed. He was worried I would hear about it."
Alvarez also revealed that the doctor had medical shipments delivered to her address, which authorities claim contained the anaesthetic Propofol.
She confessed to receiving the shipments, but denied any knowledge of what they contained and never opened them.
Las Vegas pharmacist Tim Lopez also gave evidence, revealing that he had shipped Propofol to Murray, who told him that the powerful drug was for a clinic he was running in Los Angeles.
The trial is expect to continue over the next four weeks, with Murray pleading not guilty to the charge of involuntary manslaughter.
If found guilty, he faces four years in prison and the loss of his medical license.
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2019-04-18T11:47:03Z
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http://www.mtv.co.uk/michael-jackson/news/conrad-murray-called-girlfriend-as-mj-died
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Arts
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News
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cornell
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2019-04-24T09:20:33Z
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https://www.sgn.cornell.edu/legal.pl
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Arts
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Reference
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reuters
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar fell in choppy trading on Thursday as investors took profits from a rally that sent the greenback to its highest levels of the year and awaited payrolls data for April.
The dollar has erased all its 2018 losses in the past two weeks on expectations the Federal Reserve will continue to raise interest rates while other central banks, including the European Central Bank, take longer to reduce stimulus.
Further dollar gains will likely depend on data showing additional improvement in growth and inflation, which could compel the U.S. central bank to raise rates this year an additional three times.
“We are coming at key support points for the euro/dollar and pound/dollar and the market wants to see more positive U.S. data before it takes the dollar higher,” said Boris Schlossberg, managing director of FX strategy at BK Asset Management in New York.
The dollar index .DXY fell 0.13 percent to 92.395, below Wednesday’s 2018 high of 92.834.
Friday’s employment report for April will be evaluated for further indications of the strength of the U.S. labor market and inflation pressures.
The Fed on Wednesday held interest rates steady and expressed confidence that a recent rise in inflation to near the central bank’s target would be sustained, leaving it on track to raise borrowing costs in June.
Some analysts interpreted its comments on inflation as a signal it may allow price rises beyond its target, a stance that would limit the need for it to embark on a more aggressive path of tightening.
Comments from the Fed were “possibly disappointing for dollar bulls,” but the main reason for the euro’s resilience on Thursday was profit-taking after the dollar’s rapid move higher, said Jane Foley, currencies strategist at Rabobank.
Data on Thursday showed that new orders for U.S.-made goods rose more than expected in March, boosted by strong demand for transportation equipment and a range of other products, but there are signs that business spending on equipment is slowing.
The U.S. trade deficit, meanwhile, narrowed sharply in March as exports increased to a record high amid a surge in deliveries of commercial aircraft and soybeans, bolstering the economy’s outlook heading into the second quarter.
Euro zone inflation slowed to 1.2 percent year-on-year in April, down from 1.3 percent in March, and core inflation fell even more, raising questions about the ECB’s plan for withdrawing its monetary stimulus.
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2019-04-25T08:51:29Z
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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-forex/dollar-declines-from-2018-highs-before-us-jobs-report-idUSKBN1I402O
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Arts
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google
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The Exchange Diplomacy Internship provides a unique, interactive, and professional opportunity for current students or recent graduates. The internship offers dynamic insight into the world of professional and educational exchanges, nonprofit management, international affairs, political science, and public diplomacy.
1. Gain valuable work experience by providing project support for the State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program and other programs and events offered by Global Ties Arizona and its partner organizations.
2. Sample positions include Assistant to the President/CEO, Assistant to Program Officer, Marketing Assistant, Data & Research Assistant, and more as needed/available. Internships can be customized accordingly.
3. Sample daily tasks include developing innovative project proposals, executing delegation logistics, conducting data analysis, and providing meeting support. Additional tasks include event management assistance, social media marketing, and various administrative functions. Depending on skillsets and desired experience outcomes, special projects and tasks may be assigned.
4. Opportunities for growth include job shadowing in your sector of choice, informational interviews with key community members, special event attendance, skillset training, and more as available.
5. Most suitable for current undergraduate or graduate students with an interest in foreign relations, international business, nonprofit management, marketing, and political science.
6. Part-Time (20 hours per week) and Full-Time (35+ hours per week) are available on a semester or year basis. Position may be eligible for internship credit requirements at your educational institution.
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2019-04-23T13:39:09Z
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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdf2jpSDJFCZ3igpPl2hMOYQNXXKpT61I5yH1MOwA-HtsIbaA/viewform?usp=send_form
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Arts
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Business
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olemiss
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In General > s.a. gauge transformations and gauge choices; history of physics; lorentz group phenomenology; symmetry.
* Motivation: Make a global symmetry into a local one (observers at different points can choose independently); Masslessness of gauge particles related to renormalizability (but see the Higgs mechanism); Can treat monopoles without singularities in potentials; Geometric picture of fields obtained using fiber bundle language.
* History: The principle was introduced by Weyl; The fiber bundle picture appeared in the late 1960s, but was accepted only around 1973.
* Approaches: Modern mathematical formulations include ordinary differential geometry of fiber bundles, compactified extra dimensions in Kaluza-Klein theories, Grassmanian models, non-commutative geometry, and transitive Lie algebroids.
Other field equations will depend on the form of the action chosen (careful, F = dA + A ∧ A ≠ DA !).
@ Texts and reviews: Göckeler & Schücker 87; Cheng & Li AJP(88)jul [RL]; Chan & Tsou 93; Tsou ht/00-ln.
@ Texts, and differential geometry: Marathe & Martucci 92; Naber 00, 11.
@ Potentials generating the same fields: Majumdar & Sharatchandra PRD(01)ht/98.
Line / Loop and Other Variables > s.a. BF theory; connection; Field Line; holonomy; QCD; quantum gauge theory; topological field theories.
@ Wilson loops: Mandelstam AP(62); Wu & Yang PRD(75), PRD(76), PRD(76); Kozameh & Newman PRD(85) [differential holonomies and Yang-Mills equations]; Chan et al AP(86); Gambini & Trias NPB(86); Diakonov & Petrov PLB(89); Bezerra & Letelier CQG(91)refs; Rajeev & Turgut JMP(96)ht/95.
@ Gauge-invariant: Newman & Rovelli PRL(92) [lines of force]; Loll CQG(93)gq [inequalities on traces of holonomies]; Armand-Ugón et al PRD(94)ht/93 [loop variables]; Frittelli et al PRD(94) [Faraday lines]; Chechelashvili et al TMP(96)ht/95; Ganor & Sonnenschein IJMPA(96)ht/95; Haagensen ht/95, et al NPB(96)ht/95; Kijowski et al RPMP(87); Zapata JMP(97)gq [graphs]; Faddeev & Niemi PRL(99)ht/98, PLB(99)ht/98, PLB(99)ht; Blaschke et al ht/00 [topological invariants for QCD]; Orland PRD(04)ht; Ferreira & Luchini a1109 [and global properties]; Wetterich a1710 [and flow equations].
@ Fluxes: Dzhunushaliev et al PLB(00) [flux tubes]; Freed et al AP(07)ht/06, CMP(07) [non-commutativity]; > s.a. lattice gauge theory [flux and charge].
@ Related topics: Brambilla & Prosperi ht/94-conf [and potentials]; Watson PLB(94) [identities]; Gukov & Witten a0804 [surface operators]; Schroer FP(11)-a1012 [alternative setting, stringlike approach]; Ferreira & Luchini NPB(12) [integral formulation, in loop spaces]; Chung & Lu PRD(16)-a1609 [basis tensor fields]; > s.a. knots in physics; Nicolai Map.
Features, Techniques > s.a. constrained systems [including reduction]; fiber bundles.
* Configuration space: The natural one is the moduli space of all gauge equivalence classes of connections on a principal G-bundle over the spatial manifold Σ (superspace) or connections over all such principal bundles over Σ (grand superspace); > see connections.
* Alice configurations: Fields in theories with disconnected groups such that the disconnectedness has physical effects; > s.a. monopoles.
@ With boundaries: Śniatycki et al CMP(96); Avramidi & Esposito CMP(99)ht/97, gq/99-conf; Ferrara & Frønsdal PLB(98)ht; Díaz-Marín Sigma(15)-a1407 [n-dimensional abelian gauge fields, general-boundary formulation]; Geiller NPB(17)-a1703 [edge modes and corner ambiguities]; Gomes et al a1808 [unified geometric framework for boundary charges]; > s.a. quantum gauge theories.
@ Measure: Pickrell JGP(96); Fleischhack mp/01, mp/01; > s.a. connection.
@ Related topics: Gomis et al PRP(95) [antibrackets]; Loll et al JGP(96) [complexification]; Lenz et al AP(00)ht [residual symmetries]; McInnes JPA(98) [Alice configurations]; Stoilov ht/05 [Lagrange multipliers]; Mišković & Pons JPA(06)ht/05 [dynamics and symmetries of perturbations]; Feng et al JHEP(07)ht [counting gauge invariants]; Kubyshin 89 [dimensional reduction]; Anderson CQG(08)-a0711 [new interpretation of variational principle]; Pommaret JModP(14)-a1310-talk [formal theory of systems of partial differential equations and Lie pseudogroups]; Berger et al a1806 [complete set of invariant tensors]; Balachandran & Reyes-Lega a1807 [role of the Gauss law].
> Features, effects: see Gribov Effect; instantons; monopoles; phase transitions; Reference Frames [accelerated]; solutions.
> Techniques, tools: see homology [chain complexes]; manifold types [gauge orbit stratification]; Moduli Space; Seiberg-Witten Theory.
Types of Theories and Related Concepts > s.a. types of gauge theories.
* Applications: They are very useful (especially the non-Abelian ones) in mathematics, to get insights on 4D differential topology; In condensed-matter physics, gauge fields provide the only means of describing the long-range interactions of vortices or defects in terms of local fields, rendering them accessible to standard field theoretic techniques.
@ References: Kleinert 89 [in condensed-matter physics]; García del Moral a1107 [new gauging mechanism]; Pivovarov PPN(13)-a1209-conf [inaction approach]; Margalli & Vergara PLA(15)-a1507 [hidden gauge symmetry in complex holomorphic systems]; Deser a1901 [no-go result on non-Lagrangian gauge fields].
> Theories: see lattice gauge theory; non-commutative gauge theories; yang-mills theories [including hamiltonian formulation].
> Related concepts: see BRST transformations; charge; energy-momentum tensor; noether symmetries; particle models.
@ General: Moriyasu 83 [primer]; Healey 07 [conceptual]; Robinson et al a0810-ln [algebraic]; in Scheck 12; Hamilton a1512-ln [intro, for mathematicians].
@ Geometric picture, approaches: Lubkin AP(63); Hermann 70, 78; Trautman RPMP(70), CzJP(79); Wu & Yang PRD(75); Atiyah 79; Daniel & Viallet RMP(80); Eguchi et al PRP(80); Balachandran et al 83, update a1702; Svetlichny ht/99-ln; Aldrovandi & Barbosa IJTP(00)mp/01 [non-bundle structure], IJTP(00)mp/01 [as optical medium]; Ferrantelli MSc(02)-a1002 [gauge-natural formulation, including suypersymmetries]; Harikumar et al PLB(03)ht/02 [topology]; Kubyshin mp/03-conf; Robinson et al a0908-ln; Alsid & Serna FP(15)-a1308, Jordan et al a1404-ch [approaches]; Zharinov TMP(14) [algebraic and geometric methods]; Mielke 17; > s.a. 2-spinors.
@ Origin, gauge symmetry as emergent: 't Hooft AIP(07)-a0707; Donoghue et al proc(10)-a1007 [and violations]; Bjorken a1008-conf [vacuum condensate and QED]; Freund a1008 [extension of Verlinde's entropic gravity proposal]; Zaanen & Beekman AP(12)-a1108; Kirillov et al PLB(12)-a1205; Chkareuli PLB(13) [from spontaneously broken supersymmetry]; Levin & Wen PRB(05), RMP(05)cm/04 [gauge bosons and fermions from "string-net condensation" in condensed-matter theory]; Canarutto IJGMP(14)-a1404-conf [from the geometry of Weyl spinors]; Arias et al PRB(15)-a1511 [elastic deformations in graphene]; Urrutia a1607-conf [from Nambu models]; Wetterich NPB(17)-a1608 [from decoupling]; Barceló et al JHEP(16)-a1608 [systematic study]; Sachdev RPP(18)-a1801; Galitski et al PT(19)jan [artificial gauge fields with ultracold atoms].
@ Meaning: de Souza ht/98, ht/99, ht/99 [discrete]; Guttmann & Lyre phy/00 [physics vs math]; Gubarev et al PRL(01)hp/00 [of A2]; Lyre PhSc(01)qp-conf [conceptual]; Healey PhSc(01)dec [reality of A]; Sánchez a0803; Rovelli FP(14)-a1308 [why gauge?]; Weatherall a1411, a1505-conf; Afriat a1706; Nguyen et al a1712 [the need for surplus structure].
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2019-04-25T22:30:51Z
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http://www.phy.olemiss.edu/~luca/Topics/ft/gt.html
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Arts
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Science
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lehigh
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One thing I would have added to the orientation: You're entering a profession, and its has rules/standards but also lots of judgment calls. See for yourself.
Get the textbook, start reading, take quizzes along the way.
Consider the challenge that you shared. Is it INSTRUCTIONAL (e.g., how to teach something) or INTERPERSONAL (adjusting yourself to the classroom; working out the relationship between yourself and a student)?
How are things coming with the textbook? Reading quizzes? Don't forget about the Help Me! forum.
Portfolio URLs -- please locate and share! Link is in CourseSite and right here.
Putting together our portraits of practice--I'll post these in the hallway later tonight. A template is in CourseSite (and right here); here's a couple of samples: previous peer, your fearless instructor.
Reading--keep chugging on the textbook! Take your reading quizzes!
If you need help working your portfolio, it's probably a good idea to show up at one of the sessions.
Housekeeping -- how are things looking with the textbook? Portfolios?
Conceptual work: By popular demand, certification & job-searching!
This is a hodgepodge, but search around. For example, the Delaware Valley Education Consortium offers a "Greater Philadelphia Teacher Job Fair"every spring.
Keep working through Parsons & Brown and taking the reading quizzes -- I'd like you to be done after this week!
Looking at research questions -- can we UTOS these things?
Example of quantitative data: I'll be using some data from the fall of 2007 -- 10 special needs students in a stand-alone social studies class.
Example of qualitative data: Sketchmaps from 2007-2008.
Discussing capstone: December 15, 5 pm in Iacocca. Attendance is MANDATORY.
ePortfolio...once you're launched with your action research, I want to turn my beady eyes to that.
Conceptual work: Working with data. How will you track the dependent variable(s)? How can you make sense of it – what's moving up or down?
Hold on a minute: Reich, 2009 – what do these sorts of data really tell us?
How to make sense of the students' work?
What are alternate ways to evaluate the work?
How certain/trustworthy are your conclusions?
If you haven't yet done your lit review for action research, I need it!
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2019-04-21T04:37:54Z
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https://confluence.cc.lehigh.edu/display/~tch207/TLT+444%2C+Fall+2011+-+Course+record
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Arts
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Society
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allmovie
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Get Ready for School -- Get Ready for Math is an instructional program for children. The program, hosted by upbeat math instructors, focuses on building beginning math skills. Kids receive a set of exercises and activities intended to boost math ability and make the process of learning math more fun and accessible. Recommended for young children preparing for full-time schooling.
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2019-04-18T18:42:23Z
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https://www.allmovie.com/movie/get-ready-for-school-get-ready-for-math-v75325
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Arts
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Kids
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brandonu
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Local band Until Red entertains a crowd of first-year students at Orientation.
BRANDON, MB – The academic year begins next week with over 500 new students and 2,500 returning students embarking on a new fall term at Brandon University (BU). The first day of class is Wednesday, September 9th, but students will begin getting orientated Tuesday, September 8th.
PUMP (People up Meeting People), a high-energy group-building icebreaker event, is always a big with all that attend.
Orientation starts with students, family members and BU staff congregating in the Healthy Living Centre for a launch ceremony before the day and all its excitement begins. While most students will remain in the gym for a high-energy group building and icebreaker event, family members and mature/transfer students will each go to orientation sessions designed specifically for them.
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2019-04-20T16:40:07Z
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https://www.brandonu.ca/news/2015/09/01/orientation/
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Angus Andersen's radio program NunaKakKaasimaju: First People, First Occupants has been removed from the schedule of Memorial University's campus radio station CHMR as the school's student union conducts an investigation into his online behaviour.
A well-known Inuk activist's radio show has been pulled off the air following accusations of sexual harassment online.
Angus Andersen's radio program NunaKakKaasimaju: First People, First Occupants has been removed from the schedule of CHMR, Memorial University's campus radio station, as an investigation into his behaviour is conducted, said an official with MUNSU, the school's student union, on Saturday.
A notice about the show's removal was also posted to the station's website.
Andersen's radio show features music from Indigenous communities across the world and is broadcast in both English and Inuktitut. He also has over 14,000 Twitter followers who know him through his Inuk word of the day efforts, in which he shares one new Inuk word each day and explains what it means in English.
Earlier this week, multiple women came forward on social media to say they've been on the receiving end of inappropriate direct messages from Andersen on Twitter and Facebook.
Jessica Buckley says she received a message where he complimented her on a photo she shared, and when she asked which one, he said "the one you commented no bra."
"I was grossed out," she told CBC News Friday.
After Buckley shared her story on Twitter, she said she heard from dozens of other women who had experienced similar behaviour from Andersen.
She said she decided to speak out after seeing Andersen covered in the media for his activism, including in several articles published by CBC News.
"I just would like people to understand that I fully am aware of the cultural value of what he does and the importance of it. But it's no excuse for using his platform in such a way and for just making people uncomfortable, sexually harassing them."
Andersen initially claimed he had been hacked after Buckley's thread gained attention on Twitter. But on Saturday, he admitted to sending the messages, asking for forgiveness and apologizing to the women he had targeted.
1) I want to APOLOGIZE about the DM's I have done. I apologize to the ladies, I apologize wholeheartedly and it was WRONG for me to have done this. I also apologize to followers of Inuk word of the day" its was wrong. IF you chose not to follow this project, I understand.
He declined to comment further when asked for an interview by CBC News.
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2019-04-24T03:18:15Z
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/inuk-activist-show-pulled-off-the-air-sexual-harassment-1.4900818?cmp=rss
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umt
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Associated Students of Montana State University, "The Montana Kaimin, February 19, 1953" (1953). Montana Kaimin. 2895.
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2019-04-26T13:58:09Z
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https://scholarworks.umt.edu/studentnewspaper/2895/
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The present invention provides a plethysmographic signal processing method and system that achieves improved S/N ratios leading to improved patient heart rate estimates and improved plethysmographic waveform displays. The plethysmographic signal processing method and system of the present invention may be implemented using analog and/or digital components within a pulse oximeter. In one embodiment, first and second plethysmographic signals S1, S2 associated with first and second wavelengths, respectively (e.g., infrared and red), are received on first and second channels 210, 212. First and second multipliers 214, 216 multiply the first and second plethysmographic signals S1, S2 by first and second multiplication factors T1, T2. A summer 218 sums the products from the first and second multipliers 214, 216 to output a composite plethysmographic signal C on an output channel 220. The composite plethysmographic signal C may then be displayed and/or utilized to make heart rate determinations and the like.
In photoplethysmography, light signals corresponding with two or more different center wavelengths are utilized to non-invasively determine various blood analyte concentrations in a patient's blood and to obtain information regarding the patient's heart rate and the like. By way of primary example, blood oxygen saturation (SpO 2) levels of a patient's arterial blood are monitored in pulse oximeters by measuring the absorption of oxyhemoglobin (O2Hb) and reduced hemoglobin (RHb) using red and infrared light signals. The measured absorption data allows for the calculation of the relative concentrations of O2Hb and RHb, and therefore SPO2 levels, since RHb absorbs more light than O2Hb in the red band and O2Hb absorbs more light than RHb in the infrared band, and since the absorption relationship of the two analytes in the red and infrared bands is known.
As noted, the pulsatile AC component of a pulse oximeter detector output signal is relatively small compared to the non-pulsatile DC component. Consequently, the accuracy of the heart rate determination and the information which can be obtained through visual perception of the plethysmographic signals on a display can be severely impacted by small amounts of noise. Noise may be introduced by factors such as, for example, motion of the patient tissue site, corruption of the transmitted light signals by ambient light, and noise inherent in the electronic and opto-electronic components of the pulse oximeter. Furthermore, in patients having high SpO 2 levels, the infrared plethysmographic signal typically has a better signal-to-noise (SIN) ratio and is preferred for visual display and heart rate determinations. However, in patients with low SpO2 levels, the red plethysmographic signal typically has a better SIN ratio and is therefore preferred for visual display and heart rate determinations.
Accordingly, the present invention provides a plethysmographic signal processing method and system that achieves improved S/N ratios leading to improved patient heart rate estimates and improved plethysmographic waveform displays. The plethysmographic signal processing method and system generates a composite plethysmograhic signal from two or more plethysmographic signals (e.g., red and infrared). The composite plethysmographic signal has an improved S/N ratio over the full range of patient SpO 2 levels as compared to any of the separate plethysmographic signals from which it is generated.
According to another aspect of the present invention, a signal processing method for use in plethysmography includes the step of receiving first and second plethysmographic signals S 1 and S2. The first and second plethysmographic signals S1 and S2 are associated with first and second wavelengths, respectively (e.g., infrared and red). A complex signal vector S=S1+iS2 is formed by treating the first plethysmographic signal S1 as the real component of the complex signal vector S and treating the second plethysmographic signal S2 as the imaginary component of the complex signal vector S. A complex transformation vector T is also formed from first and second scalar multiplication factors T1 and T2. In this regard, the first scalar multiplication factor T1 is treated as the real component of the complex transformation vector T and the second scalar multiplication factor T2 is treated as the imaginary component of the complex transformation vector T (i.e. T=T1+iT2). The first and second scalar multiplication factors T1 and T2 may depend upon an R value comprising the ratio of a differential absorption value dA2 obtained from the second plethysmographic signal S2 to a differential absorption value dA1 obtained from the first plethysmographic signal S1. The complex signal vector S is then multiplied by the complex transformation vector T to generate a composite plethysmographic signal C. The composite plethysmographic signal C achieved has an improved signal strength as compared with either of the first and second plethysmographic signals S1 and S2.
FIG. 6 is a plot of exemplary infrared plethysmographic and red plethysmographic signals and a composite signal obtained therefrom by a plethysmographic signal processing system in accordance with the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown an exemplary pulse oximeter 10 within which the plethysmographic signal processing method and system of the present invention may be implemented. The pulse oximeter 10 is configured for use in determining one or more blood analyte levels in a patient tissue site 12. However, the plethysmographic signal processing method and system of the present invention may be implemented in any device wherein plethysmographic signals are utilized to obtain desired information therefrom.
The pulse oximeter 10 includes two light signal emitters 20 a-b (e.g., light emitting diodes or laser diodes) for emitting two light signals 22 a-b centered at different predetermined center wavelengths λ1, λ2 through the patient tissue site 12 and on to a detector 24 (e.g., a photo-sensitive diode). The center wavelengths λ1, λ2 required depend upon the blood analytes to be determined. For example, in order to determine the levels of O2Hb and RHb, λ1 may be within the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum (e.g., about 800-950 nm) and λ2 may within the red region of the electromagnetic spectrum (e.g., about 600-700 nm). If more blood analyte levels are to be measured, the pulse oximeter 10 may include additional light signal emitters for emitting light signals centered at additional wavelengths.
The light signal emitters 20 a-b and detector 24 may be included in a positioning device 26 to facilitate alignment of the light signals 22 a-b with the detector 24. For example, the positioning device 26 may be of clip-type or flexible strip configuration adapted for selective attachment to the patient tissue site 12. The positioning device 26 may be part of a probe cable unit 28 that is connectable with a separate monitor unit 30.
The light signal emitters 20 a-b are activated by a corresponding plurality of analog drive signals 32 a-b to emit the light signals 22 a-b. The drive signals 32 a-b are supplied to the light signal emitters 20 a-b by a corresponding plurality of drive signal sources 34 a-b. The drive signal sources 34 a-b may be connected with a digital processor 36, which is driven with a clock signal 38 from a master clock 40. The digital processor 36 may be programmed to define modulation waveforms, or drive patterns, for each of the light signal emitters 20 a-b. More particularly, the digital processor 36 may provide separate digital trigger signals 42 a-b to the drive signal sources 34 a-b, which in turn generate the analog drive signals 32 a-b. The drive signal sources 34 a-b, processor 36 and clock 40 may all be housed in the monitor unit 30.
Transmitted light signals 44 a-b (i.e., the portions of light signals 22 a-b exiting the patient tissue site 12) are detected by the detector 24. The detector 24 detects the intensities of the transmitted signals 44 a-b and outputs a current signal 46 wherein the current level is indicative of the intensities of the transmitted signals 44 a-b. As may be appreciated, the current signal 46 output by the detector 24 comprises a multiplexed signal in the sense that it is a composite signal including information about the intensity of each of the transmitted signals 44 a-b. Depending upon the nature of the drive signals 32 a-b, the current signal 46 may, for example, be time-division multiplexed, wavelength-division multiplexed, or code-division multiplexed.
The current signal 46 is directed to an amplifier 48, which may be housed in the monitor unit 30 as is shown. The amplifier 48 converts the current signal 46 to a voltage signal 50 wherein a voltage level is indicative of the intensities of the transmitted signals 22 a-b. The amplifier 48 may also be configured to filter the current signal 46 from the detector 24 to reduce noise and aliasing. By way of example, the amplifier 48 may include a bandpass filter to attenuate signal components outside of a predetermined frequency range encompassing modulation frequencies of the drive signals 32 a-b.
Since the current signal 46 output by the detector 24 is a multiplexed signal, the voltage signal 50 is also a multiplexed signal, and thus, the voltage signal 50 must be demultiplexed in order to obtain signal portions corresponding with the intensities of the transmitted light signals 44 a-b. In this regard, the digital processor 36 may be provided with demodulation software for demultiplexing the voltage signal 50. In order for the digital processor 36 to demodulate the voltage signal 50, it must first be converted from analog to digital. Conversion of the analog voltage signal 50 is accomplished with an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter 52, which may also be included in the monitor unit 30. The A/D converter 52 receives the analog voltage signal 50 from the amplifier 48, samples the voltage signal 50, and converts the samples into a series of digital words 54 (e.g., eight, sixteen or thirty-two bit words), wherein each digital word 54 is representative of the level of the voltage signal 50 (and hence the intensities of the transmitted light signals 44 a-b) at a particular sample instance. In this regard, the A/D converter 52 should provide for sampling of the voltage signal 50 at a rate sufficient to provide for accurate tracking of the shape of the various signal portions comprising the analog voltage signal 50 being converted. For example, the A/D converter 52 may provide for a sampling frequency at least twice the frequency of the highest frequency drive signal 32 a-b, and typically at an even greater sampling rate in order to more accurately represent the analog voltage signal 50.
The series of digital words 54 is provided by the A/D converter 52 to the processor 36 to be demultiplexed. More particularly, the processor 36 may periodically send an interrupt signal 56 (e.g., once per every eight, sixteen or thirty-two clock cycles) to the A/D converter 52 that causes the A/D converter 52 to transmit one digital word 54 to the processor 36. The demodulation software may then demultiplex the series of digital words 54 in accordance with an appropriate method (e.g., time, wavelength, or code) to obtain two digital signal portions indicative of the intensities of each of the transmitted light signals 44 a-b.
The demultiplexed digital signal portions comprise first and second plethysmographic signals S 1 and S2 associated with the two separate center wavelengths λ1, λ2 (e.g., infrared and red) of the transmitted light signals 44 a-b. The first and second plethysmographic signals S1 and S2 may then be processed to obtain desired information therefrom such as O2Hb and RHb levels in the patient tissue site 12 as well as the patient's heart rate. In this regard, the first and second plethysmographic signals S1 and S2 may be processed in accordance with the steps of the plethysmographic signal processing method of the present invention in order to generate a composite plethysmographic signal C having an improved SIN ratio as compared to either of the first and second plethysmographic signals S1 and S2. The composite plethysmographic signal C may then be displayed on a display device 58 of the monitor unit 30 and processed further to obtain the patient's heart rate.
Referring now to FIG. 2 the steps of one embodiment of a plethysmographic signal processing method in accordance with the present invention are shown. The method begins with step 100 wherein first and second plethysmographic signals S1 and S2 are received. In this regard, the plethysmographic signals S1 and S2 may be received from the detector of a pulse oximeter probe, either directly or after appropriate amplification and filtering. Typically, the plethysmographic signals S1 and S2 will be associated with infrared and red wavelength optical signals transmitted by the probe through a patient tissue site, although plethysmographic signals associated with other wavelength optical signals may be processed in accordance with the steps of the plethysmographic signal processing method described herein.
The infrared and red plethysmographic signals S 1 and S2 are separately processed to obtain an R value associated therewith. The R value is defined as the ratio of red optical signal absorption in the patient tissue site to infrared optical signal absorption in the patient tissue site and provides information regarding oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in arterial blood circulated through the patient tissue site (higher R values indicate lower oxygen saturation levels). In this regard, the R value may computed as the ratio of a red delta absorption value dARed to an infrared delta absorption value dAInfrared (i.e. R=dARed/dAInfrared). The delta absorption values dARed, dAInfrared and the R value depending thereon may, for example, be obtained from the infrared and red plethysmographic signals S1 and S2 as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,934,277 entitled “SYSTEM FOR PULSE OXIMETRY SPO2 DETERMINATION”, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety.
In step 110, a complex signal vector S is formed using the received plethysmographic signals S1 and S2. The complex signal vector S is formed by treating the first plethysmographic signal S1 as the real component of the complex signal vector S and treating the second plethysmographic signal S2 as the imaginary component of the complex signal vector S (i.e., S=S1+iS2). In this regard, exemplary complex signal vectors S formed from infrared and red plethysmographic signals S1 and S2 at a particular instant in time having respective R values of 0.5 (normal oxygen saturation) and 2.0 (low oxygen saturation) are illustrated in FIGS. 3A-B. In FIGS. 3A-B, the complex signal vectors S have been normalized to have magnitudes of 1.0 and plotted on a coordinate system where the infrared component of the complex signal vector S corresponds with the real axis and the red component of the complex signal vector S corresponds with the imaginary axis. The slopes of the complex signal vectors S correspond with their respective R values.
Where the first and second plethysmographic signals S 1 and S2 are associated with optical signal wavelengths other than infrared and red, the first and second multiplication factors T1 and T2 may be given by different equations and depend upon factors other than the R value.
The first and second scalar multiplication factors T 1 and T2 may be obtained in several manners. They may be computed as needed using the most recently updated R value in accordance with above equations for T1 and T2. Alternatively, pairs of first and second scalar multiplication factors T1 and T2 corresponding with various incremental R values can be computed in advance in accordance with the above equations for T1 and T2 and stored in a lookup table. When needed, the first and second scalar multiplication factors T1 and T2 corresponding with the most recently updated R value are selected from the lookup table.
In step 130, a complex transformation vector T is formed using the scalar multiplication factors T1 and T2 obtained in step 120. In this regard, the complex transformation vector T is formed by treating the first scalar multiplication factor T1 as the real component of the complex transformation vector T and treating the second scalar multiplication factor T2 as the imaginary component of the complex transformation vector T (i.e., T=T1+iT2). Exemplary complex transformation vectors T formed using the scalar multiplication factors T1 and T2 obtained in accordance with the formulas for T1 and T2 described in connection with step 120 using respective R values of 0.5 (normal oxygen saturation) and 2.0 (low oxygen saturation) are illustrated in FIGS. 3A-B.
In step 140, the complex signal vector S is multiplied by the complex transformation vector T to generate a composite plethysmographic signal C. Multiplication of the complex signal vector S by the complex transformation vector T results in rotation of the complex signal vector S onto the real axis of the coordinate system because appropriate scalar multiplication factors T1 and T2 have been employed in forming the complex transformation vector T. In this regard, as can be seen for the exemplary complex signal vectors S and complex transformation vectors T illustrated in FIGS. 3A-B, the complex transformation vectors T are the reflections of the complex signal vectors S across the real axis (i.e., they are the complex conjugates of the complex signal vectors S). Rotation of the complex signal vector S onto the real axis results in a composite plethysmographic signal C which has improved signal strength as compared with either of the first and second plethysmographic signals S1 and S2.
Referring now to FIG. 4, there is shown a block diagram of one embodiment of a system 200 for implementing the plethysmographic signal processing method of the present invention. In configuring the system 200, it has been recognized that the method of the present invention can be simplified. In this regard, assuming R is correct, it contains only noise and motion and therefore, only the real part of the result obtained when multiplying the complex signal vector S by the complex transformation vector T needs to be computed and the imaginary part of the result can be ignored.
The system 200 includes an infrared channel 210 for receiving an infrared plethysmographic signal S1 thereon and a red channel 212 for receiving a red plethysmographic signal S2 thereon. A first multiplier 214 takes as inputs the infrared signal S1 received on the infrared channel 210 and a first multiplication factor T1 and outputs the result of the first multiplication factor T1 times the infrared signal S1. A second multiplier 216 takes as inputs the red signal S2 received on the red channel 212 and a second multiplication factor T2 and outputs the result of the second multiplication factor T2 times the red signal S2. The results output by the first and second multipliers 214, 216 are directed to a summer 218 which adds the multiplication results together and outputs the composite signal C on an output channel 220 of the system 200.
The system 200 may be implemented in analog components, in which case the multiplication and summing operations are performed in continuous time. Alternatively, the system 200 may be implemented using digital technologies (e.g., in software executable by the processor 36 of the monitor unit of a pulse oximeter 10 such as described in connection with FIG. 1), in which case the multiplication and summing operations are performed on discrete time samples.
The first and second multiplication factors T 1, T2 depend upon the R value and are computed in accordance with the previously described formulas. Since the R value typically changes infrequently, the first and second multiplication factors T1, T2 can be computed infrequently (e.g., only when the R value changes) to reduce the computational requirements of the system 200. Further computational efficiencies can be achieved by computing first and second multiplication factors T1, T2 corresponding with a range of incremental R values in advance and storing the pre-computed multiplication factors T1, T2 in a lookup table 230 accessible to the system 200 (e.g., on an EPROM chip). In this regard, first and second multiplication factors T1, T2 may be pre-computed for R values ranging, for example, from 0.40 to 1.40 in, for example, 0.01 increments (i.e. for R=0.98, 0.99, 1.00, 1.01, 1.02, . . . ). FIG. 5 shows an exemplary look-up table 230 wherein the R values are incremented from 0.0 to 4.0 in equal 0.1 increments. Numerous other R value ranges and increments, equal or unequal, may be utilized depending upon factors such as the amount of precision desired and the amount of memory available for storing the lookup table. When needed, the first and second multiplication factors T1, T2 corresponding with the current R value are read from the lookup table. If there are no entries in the lookup table for the current R value, interpolation techniques may be employed or the current R value may be appropriately rounded to obtain the first and second multiplication factors T1, T2.
Plots of exemplary infrared plethysmographic and red plethysmographic signals S 1, S2 and a composite signal C obtained using a system 200 such as described above implemented in computer software executable by a digital processor are shown in FIG. 6. In FIG. 6 the DC portions (i.e., the non-pulsatile components) of the signals S1, S2 and C have been normalized (i.e., set equal to 1.0) to emphasize the AC portions (i.e., the small pulsatile components) of the signals S1, S2 and C. As can be seen from FIG. 6, the composite signal C generated by the system 200 has a significantly greater peak-to-peak (i.e., high point to low point) amplitude difference than either the infrared or red plethysmographic signals S1 and S2 making it easier to perform heart-rate calculations and the like using the composite signal S and making the composite signal S easier to perceive visually on a display.
generating a composite plethysmographic signal comprising a linear combination of the plethysmographic signals by adding the results of the multiplications.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein the multiplication factors are chosen to provide an improved S/N ratio of the composite signal as compared with S/N ratios of the plethysmographic signals over a specified range of SpO2 levels.
3. The method of claim 2 wherein the specified range of SpO2 levels is from 40% to 100%.
4 The method of claim 2 wherein the multiplication factors are dependent upon an R value that varies in accordance with an SpO2 level in arterial blood circulated through a patient tissue site.
obtaining the multiplication factors from a look-up table comprising sets of multiplication factors cross-referenced with corresponding incremental R values.
6. The method of claim 5 wherein the look-up table includes multiplication factors corresponding with incremental R values ranging from 0.4 to 1.4.
7. The method of claim 6 wherein the R values in the look-up table are incremented in equal increments, the increments being between 0.001 and 0.1.
8. The method of claim 4 wherein there are first and second plethysmographic signals and the wavelength associated with the first plethysmographic signal is between 800 and 950 nm and the wavelength associated with the second plethysmographic signal is between 600 and 700 nm.
wherein dA1 and dA2 comprise differential absorption values obtained from the first and second plethysmographic signals, respectively.
11. The method of claim 1 wherein the plethysmographic signals comprise digital signals including pluralities of signal sample values taken at sequential temporal instances and said steps of multiplying and generating are performed for each temporally corresponding signal sample value.
multiplying the complex signal vector S by the complex transformation vector T to generate a composite plethysmographic signal C.
13. The method of claim 12 wherein the scalar multiplication factors T1 and T2 are dependent upon an R value, wherein the R value varies in accordance with an SpO2 level in arterial blood circulated through a patient tissue site.
obtaining the scalar multiplication factors T1 and T2 from a look-up table comprising a plurality of pairs of scalar multiplication factors T1 and T2 cross-referenced with corresponding incremental R values.
15. The method of claim 14 wherein the look-up table includes multiplication factors T1 and T2 corresponding with incremental R values ranging from 0.4 to 1.4.
16. The method of claim 15 wherein the R values in the look-up table are incremented in equal increments, the increments being between 0.0001 and 0.1.
wherein dA1 and dA2 comprise differential absorption values obtained from the first and second plethysmographic signals S1 and S2, respectively.
19. The method of claim 12 wherein the first and second plethysmographic signals S1 and S2 are digital signals including pluralities of signal sample values taken at sequantial temporal instances and said steps of multiplying and generating are performed for each temporally corresponding signal sample value.
20. The method of claim 12 wherein the first and second plethysmographic signals S1 and S2 are associated with infrared and red wavelengths, respectively.
a summer operable to receive the first and second products as inputs and add the first and second products to output a composite signal comprising the sum of the first and second products.
22. The system of claim 21 wherein said first channel, said second channel, said first multiplier, said second multiplier, and said summer are implemented in software executable by a digital processor.
23. The system of claim 21 wherein said first channel, said second channel, said first multiplier, said second multiplier, and said summer comprise analog components.
24. The system of claim 21 wherein the first and second scalar multiplication factors are dependent upon an R value, wherein the R value varies in accordance with an SpO2 level in arterial blood circulated through a patient tissue site.
a look-up table including a plurality of pairs of first and second scalar multiplication factors cross-referenced with corresponding incremental R values.
26. The system of claim 25 wherein said look-up table includes pairs of first and second multiplication factors corresponding with incremental R values ranging from 0.4 to 1.4.
27. The system of claim 26 wherein the R values in said look-up table are incremented in equal increments, said increments being between 0.001 and 0.1.
wherein dA1 and dA2 comprise differential absorption values obtained from with the first and second plethysmographic signals, respectively.
30. The system of claim 21 wherein the first and second plethysmographic signals are associated with infrared and red wavelengths, respectively.
said summer being operable to receive the first, second, and at least one additional products as inputs and add the first, second, and at least one additional products together to output a composite signal comprising the sum of the first, second, and at least one additional products.
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2019-04-19T05:09:24Z
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https://patents.google.com/patent/US20030073890A1/en
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Arts
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Science
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livejournal
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"(I just called my Visa card to fix something, and found myself being asked if I was the Neil Gaiman. I said yes, I was. 'So,' said the Visa person, 'Are you going to be writing an episode of Dr Who?')"
How did this rumor get started, anyway? Because as far as I can tell, it's because Neil didn't deny it when someone randomly wrote in to the blog to ask if he would write an episode, since he knew Moffat.
HA! That's fantastic. What are the odds he'd get someone who is at least mildly fannish? DO IT, GAIMAN. Even the Visa person wants you to!
Hee, that should be a slogan or something! People could put it on T-shirts and wear them to his signings. And clearly there are secret DW fans *everywhere*.
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2019-04-23T19:54:24Z
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https://tempestsarekind.livejournal.com/71168.html
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Arts
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bible
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Luke 7:1-17 When He had completed all His discourse in the hearing of the people, He went to Capernaum. 2 And a certain centurion’s slave, who was highly regarded by him, was sick and about to die. 3 And when he heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders asking Him to come and save the life of his slave. 4 And when they had come to Jesus, they earnestly entreated Him, saying, “He is worthy for You to grant this to him; 5 for he loves our nation, and it was he who built us our synagogue.” 6 Now Jesus started on His way with them; and when He was already not far from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying to Him, “Lord, do not trouble Yourself further, for I am not worthy for You to come under my roof; 7 for this reason I did not even consider myself worthy to come to You, but just say the word, and my servant will be healed. 8 “For I, too, am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to this one, ‘Go!’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come!’ and he comes; and to my slave, ‘Do this!’ and he does it.” 9 Now when Jesus heard this, He marveled at him, and turned and said to the multitude that was following Him, “I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith.” 10 And when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the slave in good health.
11 And it came about soon afterwards, that He went to a city called Nain; and His disciples were going along with Him, accompanied by a large multitude. 12 Now as He approached the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a sizable crowd from the city was with her. 13 And when the Lord saw her, He felt compassion for her, and said to her, “Do not weep.” 14 And He came up and touched the coffin; and the bearers came to a halt. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise!” 15 And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And Jesus gave him back to his mother. 16 And fear gripped them all, and they began glorifying God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and, “God has visited His people!” 17 And this report concerning Him went out all over Judea, and in all the surrounding district.
Matthew 8:5-13 And when He had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, entreating Him, 6 and saying, “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, suffering great pain.” 7 And He said to him, “I will come and heal him.” 8 But the centurion answered and said, “Lord, I am not worthy for You to come under my roof, but just say the word, and my servant will be healed. 9 “For I, too, am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to this one, ‘Go!’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come!’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this!’ and he does it.” 10 Now when Jesus heard this, He marveled, and said to those who were following, “Truly I say to you, I have not found such great faith with anyone in Israel. 11 “And I say to you, that many shall come from east and west, and recline at the table with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven; 12 but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast out into the outer darkness; in that place there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” 13 And Jesus said to the centurion, “Go your way; let it be done to you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed that very hour.
The story of the healing of the centurion’s servant can best be understood in the light of the Old Testament account of the healing of Naaman, as recorded in 2 Kings 5. Naaman was a military man, too, like the centurion. Naaman was the captain of the army of the king of Syria, Israel’s enemy. We know that because of Israel’s sin and rebellion against God Syria was given dominance over God’s people. The Syrian army, under the command of Naaman, would wage periodic attacks, plundering cities, taking the crops, and even taking slaves. It was one such slave girl who happened to become the servant of Naaman’s wife. She told her master’s wife that if Naaman were in Israel there was a prophet of God who could heal him of his leprosy. Naaman decided that it was worth the effort to make the trip to Israel to seek such a healing.
Naaman took the expected course of action. He worked from “the top down.” Naaman received a letter from his king, the king of Syria, to the king of Israel. In effect, this letter ordered the king of Israel to see to it that Naaman was healed of his leprosy. In addition to the persuasive power of the letter from the king of Syria, Naaman came laden down with money and expensive gifts. This would “sweeten the pot” and provide more incentive for benevolence, surely securing his healing if it was possible in any way.
The king of Israel was greatly distressed at the arrival of Naaman and on reading the letter he presented from the king of Syria. He viewed this as a political ploy, giving the Syrians a pretext for another attack on Israel. After all, how was the king of Israel to heal of pagan leper? When Elisha, the prophet of God to Israel, heard of these matters, he sent word to the king of Israel to send Naaman to him, so that he would know that there was a prophet in Israel.
Naaman arrived at the door of Elisha’s house. It must have been an awesome sight, seeing all those “Rolls Royce chariots” arriving at the house, something like the arrival of the black limousines at the White House, when dignitaries and heads of state visit our president. Obviously, Naaman had expected the “red carpet” treatment from the Israelites. His nation’s political supremacy, His commissioning letter from the king of Syria, his gifts and money in hand assured him of being treated very well, he thought.
It was quite a disappointment to have been greeted by a mere servant, rather than the prophet. So, too, it was humiliating to be instructed by the prophet through the servant that he must dip himself seven times in the Jordan river if he would be cleansed. In fact, Naaman was downright furious. He expected to be greeted by the prophet, and to have been healed personally by the prophet, using some dramatic words and gestures. He expected to pay well for his healing, of course, but in the process to be treated as his position deserved.
A wise aid to Naaman suggested that he had little to lose but his pride, and much to gain. Had the prophet asked for a great sacrifice on his part, he would have gladly paid, so why not do what he said? Naaman obeyed and was cleansed.
The reason why the healing of Naaman is pertinent to us is that Naaman and the centurion are very similar in many ways, except in their approach to God for healing. Naaman came on the basis of human power and authority. He came as the captain of the Syrian army and by means of the power of Syria. He expected that his influence and power, not to mention his money, would assure him of healing. The centurion, on the other hand, totally set aside all of his position and power, humbly appealing to Jesus as one who was unworthy of His gifts, indeed, even of His presence.
The story of the centurion’s faith is both significant and relevant to us. Our Lord made a point of commending his faith. This man was a Gentile, not a Jew, and yet he put the Jews to shame in this matter of faith. Few things are more needed in our individual lives and in the life of the church than a vital, growing faith. The centurion’s faith serves both as a stimulus and as a model for Christians of all ages.
In this message we will study two incidents in the life of our Lord. The first incident is that of the healing of the centurion’s servant (Luke 7:1-10); the second is that of the raising the dead son of the Jewish widow of Nain (Luke 7:11-17). These two incidents have certain elements in common and other distinct areas of contrast.136 These incidents share in common these fact that both are miracles performed by our Lord. Also, both of these incidents have been recorded by Luke as samples of the kind of miracles Jesus had been performing, the reports of which went to John the Baptist, and resulted in his question to Jesus, as asked by means of two of his disciples (Luke 7:18ff.). These two incidents serve as incentives and models for faith in our lives. Finally, these miracles serve to confirm and testify to the identity of Jesus Christ as God’s Messiah.
We will begin by studying the healing of the centurion’s servant, and then move on to the raising of the widow’s son. Then we will return to consider the characteristics of faith which we can discern from both incidents. Let us listen well to these words which can stimulate and strengthen our faith.
The story of the healing of the centurion’s son is a remarkable one, but let us focus on some of the critical features which Luke and Matthew include in their accounts of this event.
First, note with me that there are some very perplexing differences between Luke’s account and that of Matthew. It is not difficult to conclude that the accounts in Matthew 8:5-13 and Luke 7:1-10 are a record of the same incident. What is difficult to grasp is why Luke’s gospel makes a point of telling us that the centurion never personally spoke with Jesus, while Matthew’s account clearly gives us this impression. Matthew’s account seems to describe a face-to-face conversation between the centurion and Jesus, while in Luke’s account two delegations are sent by the centurion to Jesus in the man’s behalf. He even explains why he did not come personally to petition Jesus to heal his servant (Luke 7:7). The issue which faces any conservative student of the Bible is the explanation for the apparent discrepancy between the two gospel accounts. Since we believe that the Bible is free from error, we must also hold that there are no unexplainable discrepancies in parallel gospel accounts of the same incident. How, then, can we explain the apparent contradictions in these two accounts?
My first answer is that we should not feel obliged to give a full explanation where one does not exist. We are not to close our eyes to problems in the text, but faith allows us to live with apparent inconsistencies, knowing that God’s word is inerrant and infallible, and that our understanding of His word is neither of the above. Faith is not opposed to the facts, but it is not troubled when all the facts are not made known. Let us remember that the gospel writers were aware of the writings of others (cf. Luke 1:1-2), and yet they felt free to have differences in their accounts—not differences which made another biblical author in error, but perhaps differences which remind us that we have only partial accounts of any incident in the life of Christ.
For example, in Luke’s account of the healing of the paralytic (Luke 5:17-26), he informs us that he was let down through the roof. In Matthew’s account, this is never mentioned (Matt. 9:2-8). From reading only Matthew’s account, we would never have guessed that the man who was healed had a most unusual “entrance.” Neither account is in error, and both can be harmonized. We must suppose that in some cases, if all the facts were reported, apparent discrepancies would be explained, but the purpose of the accounts was not so much to convince critics as it was to proclaim the gospel, from different points of view. Apparent discrepancies should not be avoided, but neither should they make us feel compelled to answer every problem when only limited information is given.
I have a friend who is an attorney. He once had a client who was involved in a traffic accident. His client had been struck by another car in an intersection. The light was green for his client. He had two police officers who saw that the light was green. The other party insisted that his light was green, and he had two deputy sheriffs to testify to this, who were standing on the opposite corner. The bottom line was that the traffic light was malfunctioning. Knowing the malfunction of the light cleared up all of the discrepancies in the two accounts.
Then he [Pilate] released Barabbas for them; but Jesus he scourged and delivered over to be crucified (Matt. 27:26).
Pilate did not personally scourge Jesus or hand Him over to be crucified; he did so through his agents. So, too, we could say that Matthew intended us to understand his account of the petition of the centurion’s representatives.
Second, note that the centurion is never named, even though Luke is a man of great detail. I believe that this is for several reasons. Luke was more interested in describing the man’s character than giving us his name. He was also intent upon focusing on the man’s position and power as a centurion. Luke wanted us to think of this man as a Gentile, which he most certainly must have been. Finally, Luke wanted us to see this man in terms of his position of power. This centurion was a military officer, attached to the occupation forces in Israel. His power with respect to the nationals was almost unlimited. He, like Naaman, could have attempted to secure healing for his servant by using his political connections, but he laid all these things aside. Rather than appealing to Jesus as a man of great position and power, he approached Him as an unworthy Gentile. He demanded nothing, but pled for grace.
Third, note that the centurion asked nothing for himself, but was seeking physical healing for his servant, a young lad who was very likely a Jew.
Fourth, the only motivation to which the centurion appealed was the mercy of our Lord. In Matthew’s account especially the condition of the servant is described as being very painful. The basis upon which Jesus was approached was that of human need, not of human power or worthiness or merit. So, too, the centurion offered nothing in return for the healing of the servant.
“This man deserves to have you do this, because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue’ (Luke 7:4b-5).
The centurion saw himself as unworthy of the grace of God. He did not feel worthy to have Jesus come under his roof (v. 6), nor even to personally come to appear before the Master (v. 7).
The Jewish elders, however, saw the centurion as very worthy. The basis of his worthiness was his favorable attitude and actions toward the Jews. Far from disdaining the natives who were under the authority of Rome, this man loved the nation of Israel. He greatly valued them as a nation, and thus, I believe, had a considerable respect for their religion. This love for the nation was expressed by his role in building (or helping to build) their synagogue. At the bottom line, the Jewish elders were much like some institutional Christians today, they believed that big donors were to receive “special handling” by religious leaders. Perhaps they had another fund-raiser planned and were hoping to hit this man up for another donation. Frankly, the whole thing stinks. The true attitude of the Jews toward Gentiles of a lessor “value” can be seen from Luke 4:22-30 and Acts 22:21-23). Man surely does discriminate, and on the basis of outward appearances.
Jesus went with the Jewish elders, toward the house of the centurion, but for very different reasons than they had suggested. Jesus acted apart from selfish interest, and out of a heart filled with mercy. They acted out of self-interest, for very selfish reasons. Rich and generous Gentiles were worthy of Jewish ministry, but the unworthy were worthy of rejection, disdain, and even eternal damnation, at least in the minds of many Jews.
Fifth, the centurion made his request, based upon what he had heard of Jesus. So far as we know, these two never met. So far as the centurion was concerned, there was no need. Being from or near Capernaum, the headquarters of Jesus, there must have been a great deal to hear about Jesus (such as the healing of the paralytic, lowered the roof, whose sins were forgiven—Luke 5:18-26), and this man had a listening ear.
Sixth, the centurion must have had a fair understanding and appreciation for the Jew’s religious beliefs. Notice that the centurion did not wish to have Jesus put in the position to have to come into his house. This was not because the official was unwilling to have Jesus, but, due to his contact with the Jews, he understood the Jewish reticence to have any intimate contact with a Gentile. Furthermore, the centurion built their synagogue, so he had to have known a good deal about their religious beliefs and practices. He was not offended by these views, nor did he in any way challenge them. Indeed, he accommodated them. This was a very humble thing for a military superior to do for a captive people.
Seventh, the centurion had a grasp of the meaning of authority. The centurion was a man of authority himself, but he was quick to recognize that his authority did not extend to the healing of dying men. Jesus’ authority did. Jesus’ authority was greater than the centurion’s. Thus, the centurion does not mention his own authority, except to illustrate why Jesus need not be personally present to heal his servant. A man of authority need only speak the word. Jesus, the centurion had concluded from the reports he had heard, was a man of greatest authority. He even had authority over nature. Thus, He could order sickness to depart and it would do so, whether or not He was present. He also recognized that Jesus’ authority, like his own, was the result of a higher authority (“I myself am a man under authority,” v. 7). A man of authority, like the centurion, could quickly recognize and appreciate the superior authority of Jesus.
Shortly after the healing of the centurion’s slave Jesus was traveling toward Nain, accompanied by a large crowd. Heading out of town, in the opposite direction, was another crowd, but of a very different disposition. The crowd with Jesus (except for the “sad sack” Pharisees) was joyful, jubilant, expectant. Everything here was upbeat. The other crowd was the opposite. They were mourning the death of a widow’s only son. There was no joy, no hope, no expectancy.
The two crowds met head-on, outside the city of Nain. This put Jesus face to face with the widow, whose grief was evident. She did seem to know who Jesus was, or is she did it did not matter. She did not ask for nor expect anything, except perhaps that Jesus and His followers stand aside. All of the initiative was taken by our Lord, and not in response to faith, but only in response to grief and human need.
Having great compassion on her, Jesus told the widow not to cry. Many have said this to a mourner, but only Jesus could be right in doing so. We tell others not to cry because it makes us uncomfortable. Jesus told her not to cry because it was unnecessary and inappropriate. She was not to cry because her son was not to remain dead. Rejoicing was the appropriate response. Jesus then touched the coffin, bringing the procession to a halt. This must have caught the poll-bearers off guard because this would have normally defiled Jesus. With no ceremony, Jesus simply instructed the boy to arise, which was immediately evident by his sitting up and speaking. The more labored and time-consuming raisings performed by Elijah and Elisha were greatly overshadowed by this instantaneous raising of Jesus.
Both crowds seemed to explode with joy and praise. They feared God and acknowledged Jesus to be a great prophet, at least. This did not exclude Him from being Messiah, though neither did it acknowledge Him as such. From the response of the people to John it would seem that they thought a prophet might be Messiah. At least Messiah would be a prophet. “God had visited His people,” they said, and so He had. The reports of Jesus’ greatness spread throughout the region.
This story, like that of the healing of the centurion’s son, also brings to mind the healings of the prophets Elijah and Elisha. Jesus’ raising of the dead son reminds us of a similar incident in Elijah’s ministry (1 Ki. 17:17-24) and in that of Elisha as well (2 Ki. 4:18-37). In the case of Elijah especially, there are parallels to the raising of the son of the woman who lived at Nain. Both boys were the only son of a widow. Both boys were raised from the dead by a “prophet of God.” Both Elijah and Jesus presented the boys to their mother. Both raisings proved that a true prophet of God was present.
I believe that these two miracles, the healing of the centurion’s son and the raising of the widow’s son, serve several purposes in the developing message of Luke’s gospel. First, these miracles testify to the fact that Jesus is who He claimed to be—Israel’s Messiah. No prophet had ever surpassed these miracles. Second, these miracles are the backdrop for the questions of John the Baptist, which are to be introduced in the following section. Third, these miracles were the basis for the faith of men and women. Finally, these miracles are samples of the kind of faith which we should have today. Let us look back over these two miracles to discover the characteristics of faith which these to incidents teach us.
(1) Faith honors and pleases God. If anything is clear in the story of the centurion, it is that the faith of this man both pleased and honored God. God delights in men’s faith. God is honored by faith when He is the object of that faith. What greater compliment to the character of God than to have men demonstrate that they have confidence in Him. Men find God trustworthy because He is worthy of men’s trust. Faith honors God. Faith pleases God. Faith is commended by God.
(2) Faith focuses on God as its proper object. The centurion did not trust in his (great) authority, but in Christ’s. The centurion believed that Christ was Lord of nature, that He had authority to command sickness to depart. His faith was focused on the right object.
Too often, we focus our attention on our faith, rather than on God, who is the object of our faith. The centurion was not guilty of such self-consciousness. In fact, he did not mention his faith at all. It was Jesus who pointed out the great faith of this man. The centurion had fixed his attention of Jesus, on His compassion, His mercy, His power. The centurion was preoccupied with the person of our Lord, not his possession of faith.
To press this point a little further, some Christians lose the focus of their faith by concentrating on the promises of God, rather than the person of God. Promises are only as good as the person. Promises alone are worthless. A healthy faith is a faith in the person, which then enables us to believe the promises. And if our faith in the person of God is sufficient, we hardly need promises, for we know that God is greater than those promises He has given. The difference here is subtle, but important. It is the difference between God as the gift and God as the giver. The centurion’s faith was focused on God.
(3) Faith anticipates and asks for great things from a great God. The centurion not only asked our Lord for a miraculous healing—the boy was about to die—but also for a healing that was out of the ordinary. The centurion asked Jesus to heal his servant “long distance.” His God was so great that He need not be present to heal, and thus he asked for Jesus merely to speak the word. Faith in a great God is evidenced by requests that are out of the ordinary.
How often my prayers and those of others I hear are merely requests for the humanly possible. It is not that God cares little about colds, sniffles, the flu, minor aches and pains, but lets face it folks, a little aspirin, bed rest, and time usually solves these problems. The things which should require faith are those things which are not humanly possible. Let us once again read through the New Testament, looking at those things for which our Lord and His apostles prayed. Let our prayer be a reflection of the greatness of our God.
(4) Faith is always found in the vicinity of grace and mercy. The centurion’s petition was a request for grace, and thus he totally rejected any worthiness on his own part (although the Jewish elders thought he was worthy). The faith of the centurion was not only faith in the power of our Lord, but in His character, specifically His mercy. He knew that Jesus was not only able to heal from afar, but willing, because of the great suffering of his servant. Faith cannot be divorced from mercy and grace. God’s gifts to men are not the result of man’s worthiness, and not even the result of man’s faith, but of God’s goodness and mercy. In the case of the raising of the widow’s son, no faith was demonstrated, no request was made, but Jesus saw the need and met it.
(5) Faith does not require sight or visible evidence. So far as we know, the centurion never saw Jesus. The centurion did not request Jesus’ presence, nor did he feel it necessary for his servant to be healed. Faith is trusting in the person of God, based upon the testimony of those who have seen him. So it was for the centurion and so it is for us. Our faith is to be grounded in the testimony of the apostles. Faith does not require sight. The centurion’s faith did not require Christ’s presence, nor rites, rituals and magical formulas, only the spoken word of the Lord.
(6) The faith which our Lord commends in the centurion is for the blessing of God on others, rather than on one’s self. Notice the unselfish nature of the centurion’s faith. He trusted God and asked our Lord for the healing of his servant, not the blessing of his bank account, and so on. The “name it and claim it” folks always seem to dwell on the selfish dimensions of faith. Have faith and God will heal you. Have faith and God will make you rich and famous. Have faith and God will bless you. The faith of the centurion is vastly superior. It is focused upon God and its application is toward others. May our faith be out-going, rather than ingrown. Faith is a gift, like the other gifts, not to be used in a self-indulgent sort of way, but to meet the needs of others.
(7) Faith grows. Our Lord commends the faith of the centurion, but it would be wrong to think that his faith was somehow instant faith. I believe that the faith of the centurion was a faith that was nurtured, that grew over time. His faith was evidenced in the way he dealt with the Jews, and especially in his generosity toward the building of their synagogue. The centurion seemed to trust God to bless Gentiles through the Jews. He invested his worldly goods in blessing Abraham’s seed. The faith which we see commended by our Lord here is not the “first-fruits” of his faith, so to speak, but the evidence of a growing, healthy faith.
I believe that faith must be exercised, if it is to grow. May God stretch and increase our faith. May our Lord in the day to come be able to commend our faith, as he did the faith of the centurion. And may our faith be a blessing to others.
Centurion: (a) he was rich; (b) he was a Gentile; (c) he was a man; (d) Jesus healed his slave; (e) the slave was dying and in pain; (f) he pled for healing; (g) he exercised faith; (h) Jesus wasn’t physically present; (i) No public response mentioned.
Widow: (a) she was apparently not rich; (b) she was a Jew; (c) she was a woman; (d) Jesus healed her son; (e) the son was dead; (f) no request was made for healing; (g) The widow exercised grief; (h) Jesus was present and touched the body; (i) great response described.
Alfred Edersheim, The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah (Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. [reprint], 1965), I, p. 544.
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Jackelene ... I know that Hawái is part of the United States but since it’s an island does that mean they have the same president as us?!?!
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Chicago residents: That sweet tooth is about to cost you a little extra.
A new, penny-per-ounce tax on all sweetened, pre-packaged beverages is set to go into effect after a judge lifted a ban on the controversial measure Friday.
It has been dubbed the "pop tax," referring to the local term for soda.
The tax applies to a wide range of drinks sweetened by sugar and artificial zero-calorie sweeteners, but leaves many exceptions. For instance, alcoholic beverages, pure fruit juice and some nutritional shakes won't be affected by the tax.
The ordinance narrowly passed a vote by the Cook County board last year. The board's president, Toni Preckwinkle, had to cast a tie-breaking vote.
The tax was supposed to go into effect on July 1 -- but the Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) fought the measure.
The group filed a lawsuit in county court last month arguing the tax wouldn't be fair because it affects "ready-to-drink, pre-made sweetened beverages, but generally excludes sweetened beverages made on demand," like some coffee and tea drinks made to order at a cafe or restaurant. Taxes, IRMA argued, have to be applied "uniformly" across product categories.
Judge Daniel Kubasiak agreed to review the tax. But the Circuit Court of Cook County ultimately gave it the green light on Friday.
IRMA CEO Rob Karr said in a statement he was "disappointed" in the decision and is "exploring legal options."
We are disappointed with the judge's ruling on Cook County's sweetened beverage tax. We are exploring our legal options.
Proponents of the pop tax cheered the decision. Among them were were city officials who were counting on the added tax revenue to help fill budget gaps, and health advocates who see the measure as a way to encourage Chicago residents to make healthy choices and cut down on sugar consumption.
The American Heart Association's Chicago chapter said in a statement that it "applauds" the move as an "important step in the fight against chronic disease."
"Revenue from this tax will allow the county to maintain and improve vital services like the healthcare and public safety systems," the organization said.
This isn't the first so-called soda tax out there. Philadelphia and Berkeley, California were the first cities to pay such measures. San Francisco; Oakland, California; Albany, California and Boulder, Colorado recently passed similar taxes.
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mischievous cheekiness in every cell's DNA oh what a family!
can a poetess or poet ever resist the temptation of Pandora's box?
my mood swung between a funk and funky anything communicated?
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G. Tzanis, I. Vlahavas, “Accurate Classification of SAGE Data Based on Frequent Patterns of Gene Expression”, Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Tools with Artificial Intelligence (ICTAI 2007), IEEE, Patras, Greece, 2007.
Keywords: Classification, Gene Expression, SAGE, Cancer, Frequent Patterns.
Appeared In: Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Tools with Artificial Intelligence (ICTAI 2007), IEEE, Patras, Greece, 2007.
In this paper we present a method for classifying accurately SAGE (Serial Analysis of Gene Expression) data. The high dimensionality of the data, namely the large number of features, in combination with the small number of samples poses a great challenge and demands more accurate and robust algorithms for classification. The prediction accuracy of the up to now proposed approaches is moderate. In our approach we exploit the associations among the expressions of genes in order to construct more accurate classifiers. For validating the effectiveness of our approach we experimented with two real datasets using numerous feature selection and classification algorithms. The results have shown that our approach improves significantly the classification accuracy, which reaches 99%.
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CARE includes a focus on Compassion, Awareness of self and cultural variance, Resilience, and Effective communication for interprofessional teams. This learner-centered seminar course facilitates student exploration of professional concepts foundational to safe, high quality, patient- & family-centered nursing care across all settings and populations and to enhance student awareness of self within the nurse-patient clinical encounter.
This course is offered by the Nursing School.
For more information, please contact Randy Jones at raj9c@virginia.edu.
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custom.dic could really end up being one.
Typing up a report tonight and i realized I had been adding a number of exceptions to my custom Microsoft Word dictionary (‘Add to Dictionary’) . Thinking about this as an attack technique, i realized there’s a whole lot of information leakage in this text file. The (abbreviated) list below may not mean a whole lot to the casual observer, but contained within are a topics that are directly correlated with the work I do.
Are you forensics guys catching this? You can find the Microsoft Word custom dictionary here: C:\documents and settings\[username]\application data\microsoft\UProof\custom.dic and the corresponding Vista+ path under \Users.
I did a quick search for a database of files that might be of interest in a forensics investigation. Nothing came up. Anybody know of a list of such files? Depending on the use of the machine under investigation and the software installed, this would certainly change. It may be sufficient to grab just the \documents and settings or \users directory, but a list of database of files relevant in most forensics investigations would be useful.
Google Voice turns out to be really handy for phishing attacks. When you send out a phishing email, it’s useful to include a phone number, in case of any issues with the attachment, link or other payload.
Google voice gives you a (new, anonymous) number which you can route wherever you’d like (cell, office, etc). Additionally, you can configure your voicemail to quickly impersonate the local admin, or security officer.
The killer feature, however, is the voicemail recording and transcription. Never again do you have to wade through a voice-driven mail system. Now, it simply dumps into your inbox for easy inclusion into a report. Additionally, you can download, email and share (via unique URI) voice messages.
Good for demonstrating that you can’t trust links AND phone numbers.
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● Republican congressman Lou Barletta will face Democratic incumbent Robert P. Casey Jr. in the high-stakes race for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania.
● In Idaho, Democrat Paulette Jordan will face Republican Lt. Gov. Brad Little in the race for govenror.
● Nebraska Democrats in the 2nd Congressional District nominate nonprofit executive Kara Eastman to face Rep. Don Bacon (R).
● Republican Scott Wagner will face incumbent Democrat Tom Wolf in the race for Pennsylvania governor.
● Nebraska state Sen. Bob Krist (D) will face incumbent Republican Pete Ricketts in the race for governor.
Pennsylvania Democrats took a major step toward upending the state’s all-male, Republican-dominated congressional delegation Tuesday, nominating competitive candidates, including women intent on breaking barriers two years after the state rejected Hillary Clinton.
In a state crucial to their shot at House and Senate majorities, Democrats turned out in high numbers to settle crowded primaries. They put themselves in position to gain as many as a half-dozen House seats in November and are all but assured of sending at least three women to Congress.
But President Trump’s presence could still be felt in the state, as a close ally, Rep. Lou Barletta, won the GOP Senate primary. His victory sets up a showdown with two-term Democratic Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr., who has stockpiled nearly $10 million for the race. Trump had recorded an automated telephone message praising Barletta that was sent to voters just before the election.
Democratic turnout was running far ahead of Republican turnout in Pennsylvania late Tuesday, even though the Democrats had just one competitive statewide race — the usually sleepy lieutenant governor’s contest. With nearly 90 percent of precincts reporting, Democrats had cast nearly 100,000 more votes than Republicans. In Erie County, where Republicans saw one of their most dramatic surges in 2016, Democrats cast 5,000 more votes than the GOP.
The general election in Pennsylvania will serve in part as a test of Trump’s appeal two years after he became the first Republican presidential nominee to win the state in 28 years — a victory he still talks about. Trump tweeted his congratulations to Barletta on Wednesday morning, casting him as someone to help the president with his agenda.
Trump met with Senate Republicans at the Capitol on Tuesday and spoke optimistically about the party’s Senate prospects in November. The GOP holds a razor-thin 51-to-49 advantage, but leaders are increasingly bullish about adding to their majority as Trump’s approval ratings have ticked up.
Pennsylvania is one of 10 states Trump won where a Democratic senator faces a reelection race this year. But strategists in both parties think Casey has the advantage.
The state has shown signs of trending Democratic since Trump’s historic defeat of Clinton. In March, Democrat Conor Lamb won a special election in a Pittsburgh-area district where Trump had defeated Clinton by 20 percentage points.
A redrawn congressional map and a string of House Republican retirements have given Democrats more reasons to be optimistic about Pennsylvania. There, they are hoping to pick up a chunk of the 23 seats they need to win the House majority.
Ballots were cast Tuesday in four states where primary outcomes provided fresh signs about voters’ mood less than six months before Election Day. In addition to Pennsylvania, there were nominating contests in Nebraska, Idaho and Oregon.
The president used Twitter to urge Nebraska Republicans to “make sure you get out to the polls and VOTE” for Sen. Deb Fischer, who defeated four little-known challengers. Fischer is favored to hold her seat in November. She will face Democrat Jane Raybould, who attracted widespread attention when she repeatedly refused to say in a television interview whether she would have voted for the sweeping GOP tax law. Trump also sent a congratulatory tweet to her Wednesday.
In Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, a pickup opportunity for Democrats, former congressman Brad Ashford (D) lost to nonprofit executive Kara Eastman. She will face Rep. Don Bacon (R).
Nebraska Republican Gov. Pete Ricketts easily defeated his primary challenger. He is favored to win a second term in November.
In Pennsylvania, the retirement of Rep. Ryan Costello (R), the resignation of Rep. Patrick Meehan (R) and a revised map ordered by the state Supreme Court have led the GOP to effectively cede two House districts in the Philadelphia area.
Democrats Chrissy Houlahan, Mary Gay Scanlon and Madeleine Dean were nominated in districts that Democrats are favored to win in November. In another district Democrats are aggressively contesting, they nominated Susan Wild.
All told, Democrats nominated seven women for the House in Pennsylvania. Republicans nominated one.
“We’re beyond thrilled at what is going on tonight,” said EMILY’s List President Stephanie Schriock.
Scanlon and Wild defeated male candidates backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who involved himself in several of Tuesday’s contests.
Elsewhere, Democrats were trying to unseat Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R) in a swing district. Wealthy philanthropist Scott Wallace won the Democratic nomination against him.
Republican Rick Saccone, who lost to Lamb, was denied a chance for redemption in a primary for a Pittsburgh-area district that favors the GOP. He lost to state Sen. Guy Reschenthaler. Lamb opted to run in a different district near Pittsburgh that is less conservative. He will face Rep. Keith Rothfus (R) in November.
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf will face Republican state Sen. Scott Wagner in the general election. Voters also decided the outcomes in contested primaries for lieutenant governor in both parties.
In the Democratic race, John Fetterman, the longtime mayor of a struggling industrial town who was backed by Sanders and who ran on universal health care and legalizing marijuana, defeated Lt. Gov. Mike Stack by an unexpectedly large margin. Stack had been dogged by reports that he and his wife mistreated state employees.
Republicans nominated businessman Jeff Bartos for lieutenant governor.
While strategists in both parties are monitoring the Senate race in Pennsylvania, most are not counting on the seat flipping Republican.
In the phone message he recorded, Trump called Casey the “hand-picked guy” of Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.), using a strategy Republicans have deployed in other states to tie candidates to party leaders.
But Democrats were not as worried about those attacks resonating in Pennsylvania, compared with some other states Trump won. And Casey has built a much bigger campaign account than Barletta, giving them another reason to be confident he will prevail in November. As of late April, Barletta had about $1.3 million in his campaign account. Casey had more than $9.9 million.
In Idaho, a competitive Republican primary for governor featured three leading candidates: Rep. Raúl R. Labrador, a founding member of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus; Lt. Gov. Brad Little, who had the support of outgoing Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter; and Tommy Ahlquist, a businessman and physician who ran with the backing of 2012 presidential nominee Mitt Romney.
The Associated Press called the race for Little early Wednesday morning.
Democrats nominated Paulette Jordan, a former state lawmaker who would be the country’s first Native American governor, over A.J. Balukoff, the party’s 2014 nominee.
Farther west in Oregon, incumbent Democratic Gov. Kate Brown defeated a pair of primary challengers. She will face state legislator Knute Buehler, who won the Republican nomination.
Oregon is a heavily Democratic state, and Brown is favored to retain the governorship this fall.
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PayPal is terminating its relationship with Alex Jones and his website, Infowars, the online payment service said Friday.
PayPal notified Infowars of the decision Thursday, prompting the site to accuse PayPal in a blog post of a “political ploy designed to financially sabotage an influential media outlet.” Infowars said PayPal had given it 10 days to find a new payment platform, after which PayPal’s services would no longer function.
PayPal declined to cite specific examples of Infowars’s problematic behavior. But Infowars has gained increasing attention — and criticism — for its role in spreading conspiracy theories and misinformation online. PayPal’s decision Friday makes it the latest tech company to ban Jones and his content from its platform, following in the footsteps of Apple, Facebook and Google, among others.
Last month, Jones’s podcasts were removed from iTunes after Apple said it did not tolerate hate speech. YouTube soon took similar enforcement steps against Infowars, saying Jones had “repeatedly” violated its terms of service. Although Twitter initially resisted banning Jones, it, too, removed him from its platform earlier this month with a permanent suspension.
Twitter’s decision came hours after Jones appeared at a high-profile congressional hearing involving Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey and Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg. During the event, Jones was recorded heckling journalists and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.). Afterward, Jones tried to confront Dorsey as he was exiting the Senate office building where the hearing was held.
Research by Columbia University’s Tow Center for Digital Journalism has found that Jones has been successful at turning his headlines into e-commerce revenue. Revenue could dry up without an online payment processor.
Last month, roughly 1.15 million visitors logged onto Jones’s online storefront, Infowarsstore.com, Jonathan Albright, the Tow Center’s research director, told The Post’s Craig Timberg in a recent interview. Of those, more than 60 percent went to PayPal after visiting his digital shop, implying that Jones is effective at converting visitors into paying customers.
Having learned of the impending ban, supporters of Infowars began urging the site to accept cryptocurrency such as bitcoin.
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Bharti Foundation sends children back to school, mothers2mothers enters a new strategic partnership, LifeNet International receives a $300,000 grant and more.
Breaking down segmentation based on in-depth knowledge of nonprofit audiences is an important first step toward engaging supporters and encouraging greater support.
Washington Performing Arts launches a Junior Board of Directors, The Miami Blockchain and Capital Conference honors the Child Life Society, Cedars-Sinai receives $50 million from The Smidt Foundation, and more.
Too much of a good thing? Don’t get lost in the hype of new fundraising tech.
Regardless of tomorrow’s ‘next big thing’ in fundraising, one principle is sure to remain constant: An intentional, mission-driven fundraising campaign that meets donors on their turf—whether that’s in a ballroom or on their cell phones—never goes out of style.
Nonprofits can break free from donor burnout and grow their base of supporters by expanding the vision of the organization to include a complementary mission.
The Orton Family Foundation names David Weaver as director of marketing and communications, Silicon Valley Community Foundation awards $1.3 billion to nonprofit organizations, Cheyra Bell shaves her head for St. Baldricks and more.
The NCTech4Good Conference is now accepting proposals, The UNCSA receives an estate gift of $3 million, Executive Service Corps of the Triangle names Anne Saffer as Executive Director, and more.
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Golly, they do it every time don t they. Beautifully sung by very talented and beautiful people. Merry Christmas.
Enjoyed both of these carols very much, I thought the harmonising was excellent.
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Learn more about the 2017-2018 cohort for the Georgetown University Initiative for U.S.-China Dialogue on Global Issues Student Fellows Program.
Haile is a junior at Tsinghua University majoring in construction management and minoring in finance. With the implementation of the “Belt and Road” policy, he hopes to contribute to global development and prosperity, and to offer a unique perspective in U.S.-China relations. Haile is a member of the Drama Club and the Model United Nations Club. He also served as a secretary of his class and has been elected as the director of the Organization Department in the Student Association for Science and Technology. In 2015, he was recognized as one of the top freshman debaters. During the summer of 2016, Haile volunteered to teach a drama course at Niangre primary school in Tibet, and in summer 2017 he interned at Hongde fund management company in Beijing.
Jessie is a senior at Stanford University majoring in history with a concentration in conflict studies. She is also completing a secondary major in international relations and minors in political science and Chinese. In addition to English, Jessie speaks fluent Chinese, proficient Spanish, and basic Arabic. In high school, Jessie spent a year living and studying in Beijing, and has since interned at Caixin Media, a leading financial and economic news outlet in China. Since spring 2017, Jessie has been a National Security Affairs Mentee at the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace at Stanford. Jessie hopes to pursue graduate education in international policy studies, followed by a career in global development.
Ulysses is a senior at the U.S. Military Academy. He has lived in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, China, and Taiwan. A double major in international history and Chinese, Ulysses hopes to join the U.S. Army following commissioning from West Point. During summer 2017, Ulysses worked with the Army War College Strategic Studies Institute, as well as the Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute. His goal is to work towards the creation of peaceful solutions for the challenging global issues facing the United States and its global neighbors, and to foster a better understanding of the problems facing East Asia and China within the U.S. military. Ulysses is excited to continue his research interests in geopolitics, peacekeeping, and global security in the United States Army.
Originally from Boston, Michael is a junior at Georgetown University. He majors in government with minors in Spanish and Chinese. During high school, he served as a youth representative for Quincy Asian Resources Incorporated. Contributing to the non-profit’s mission of serving the local Asian American and Pacific Islander community, Michael assisted in running the state’s largest Lunar New Year Festival, a summer August Moon Festival, and taught basic computer skills to elderly Asian Americans. Before transferring to Georgetown as a sophomore, Michael studied at Fairfield University where he interned with Connecticut’s Refugee Resettlement Program. Interpreting for Latin American refugees and immigrants was his first encounter with translation work. As an Army ROTC Cadet, Michael is on track to commission as an Officer in the U.S. Army after graduation. Following his service in the military, he wishes to pursue a career in diplomacy.
Yamillet is a senior at American University majoring in economics and mathematics with a minor in Chinese. Yamillet hopes to use her degrees to positively shape U.S., Chinese, and Latin American affairs by enhancing existing trade policies and strengthening ties among the three regions. She has volunteered with non-profit organizations in the Dominican Republic and performed bankruptcy research with a local business in Beijing while pursuing her Chinese studies at Peking University. She recently worked for the Urban Institute’s Housing Finance Policy Center and attended the American Economic Association summer program. Born in New York, she was raised in a bilingual household with a strong Dominican culture. Yamillet plans to pursue a Ph.D. in economics and seeks to enter international public service in the field of international trade and development economics.
Cynthia is a senior at the University of Pennsylvania pursuing a double major in political science and environmental studies. Last summer, she interned at the Environmental Engineering Innovation Center of the Southern University of Science and Technology in Beijing, where she also conducted cross-comparative electronic waste and soil remediation policy research. In 2015, she worked as a policy and communications intern at the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger. She has served on the board of Penn Environmental Group and was recently elected co-president of Epsilon Eta, the university's first environmental interest fraternity. She wishes to pursue a graduate degree in international development. Cynthia is interested in the diplomatic process behind multilateral implementation of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and, in particular, the potential for U.S.-China cooperation in this area.
Yunxin Wang is a junior at Beijing Foreign Studies University majoring in English with a minor in economics. Her academic focus is on international relations. As an experienced English debater, her performances in local and national tournaments have won her several awards. She is currently an associate of the Harvard Association of U.S.-China Relations and has served as a teaching assistant at the Harvard Summit for Young Leaders in China and assisted in organizing the China Thinks Big Competition. She joined the American Chamber of Commerce in China and served as a summer intern at the U.S.-China Energy Cooperation Program, which gave her insights into sustainable development and cooperation models in both countries.
Chenyu Wu is a junior at the University of International Relations in Beijing, majoring in international politics. Last year, Chenyu worked as operations and development intern at Carnegie-Tsinghua Center. In the summer of 2017, he participated in the “Asia Institute of Political Economics” program supported by the Fund for American Studies at Hong Kong University. Previously, he led a research project in Shandong on rural poverty alleviation through e-commerce models. Now, he is working with a team under the World Youth Development Forum, a Chinese educational NGO, to design a course teaching Chinese students how to share the real China with Americans. After graduation, Chenyu plans to work in Southeast Asia in search of first-hand regional knowledge and later pursue a master’s degree in the United States in international development or Asian affairs.
Hongjin “Joy” Xu is a fifth-year major in psychiatry in the Xiangya School of Medicine at Central South University and currently interns at the Second Xiangya Hospital. Her former experiences include a five-week volunteer project in Tunisia, working in hospitals and charities with local NGOs, attendance at the General Assembly held by the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA), and serving as one of IFMSA China’s Public Health Committee’s delegates. She has also taken training courses on infectious diseases, sociology, and brain science. Her hometown is Changsha, Hunan Province, a vigorous and growing city in southern China, where every guest is welcome.
Ruolin is a junior at Georgetown University majoring in in international political economy. Having lived in China, South Africa, and the United States, she has a keen interest in economic development and investment. She has worked with non-profits in different countries for causes including cultural communication and youth development. She is the co-founder of the Driftwood Seminar, which spread awareness of women’s leadership and rights by organizing academic sessions in Beijing and Shanghai. Ruolin interned with U.S. Congresswoman Karen Bass and engaged with policy scholars during the American Enterprise Institute honors program. This summer, Ruolin worked with the U.S. China Innovation Alliance to connect U.S. technology startups with resources in China. After graduation, Ruolin plans to pursue a master’s degree and a career in consulting and international affairs.
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© [Oct 26, 2018] GreenMedInfo LLC. This work is reproduced and distributed with the permission of GreenMedInfo LLC. Want to learn more from GreenMedInfo? Sign up for the newsletter here http://www.greenmedinfo.com/greenmed/newsletter.
Research reveals that a vaccinated individual not only can become infected with measles, but can also spread it to others who are also vaccinated against it –doubly disproving that the administration of multiple doses of MMR vaccine is “97% effective,” as widely claimed.
So much for herd immunity that the nay sayers always spout when you caution them to read the research before offering their bodies for any vaccination.
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A new study has revealed that children exposed to higher amounts of a common pesticide are more likely to have ADHD.
A new study has revealed that children exposed to higher amounts of a common pesticide found on commercially-grown produce are more likely to have ADHD than those exposed to lesser amounts.
The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, measured the pesticide byproducts in the urine of more than 1,000 children and found those who had above-average levels of one common pesticide were almost two times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD.
The study found 94 percent of children had detectable levels of pesticides in their urine. The higher the concentration of pesticides, the higher the odds were of being diagnosed with ADHD.
Although pesticide exposure has been linked to behavioral problems in the past, most studies have focused on farming communities and populations exposed to high amounts of pesticides. This is the first study to focus on the effects normal amounts of pesticides have on the general population.
According to the Pediatrics study, pesticides act on a set of brain chemicals closely related to those involved in ADHD behaviors. The Environmental Protection Agency has eliminated residential uses of pesticides, such as for lawn care and termite extermination, but people are still exposed through food, mainly commercially-grown fruits and vegetables. Children are more vulnerable to pesticide exposure because their brains are still developing.
Although more studies are needed to determine the long-term effects of chronic pesticide exposure, there are ways to reduce the amount of residue your child is exposed to. Your children shouldn't stop eating fruits and vegetables, but be aware of the Dirty Dozen - the top 12 fruits and vegetables with the highest levels of pesticides, and try to purchase organic versions of these items. Print this grocery list to help you remember which produce to buy organic, and which items are generally safe.
If buying organic isn't possible, remember to wash, trim, and peel your fruits and vegetables before eating them. Print this list of tips for washing and preparing your produce safely.
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JSerra won the round-robin Prep Classic Invitational, hosted by Sage Hill, over the weekend, taking all three matches it played.
The Lions, ranked No. 9 in the county, defeated St. Ignatius of San Francisco, 5-4, Sage Hill, 7-2 and Bishop Gorman of Las Vegas, 5-4 to win the tournament for the first time. Jadie Acidera, Zoe Kaffen, Natalie Wekand Lauren Burke were named to the all-tournament team for the Lions.
All matches were played at The Tennis Club in Newport Beach. The matches were played in college-scoring format, with five singles matches and four doubles matches.
For more on the Lady Lions Tennis team visit them on Facebook.
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Are Du Aware of the TIMES? When MJ made EARTH SONG & WARNED us We ONLY Had 3 Years to STOP the Rain Forest from being Torn Down? That was June 2009. What's Today's Date??
What do Du think about MJs song Heal the world?
Which party/group can Du rate number 1 in promoting peace??
Have Du heard The Earth song?
Did Du know 1 half of Americans killl there there selves everyday because of what someone else did?
As a lot of Du know, Paris has been attacked yesterday Von terrorists. The konzert hall "Le Bataclan" has been attacked during a concert.
128 dead and Mehr than 200 wounded are for now counted. This is a tragedy.
My Frage is why do people always say that the U.S. was founded on democracy?
As a new round of violence kicks off in Israel-Palestine and Mehr children are killed, it's not enough just to call for another ceasefire. It’s time to take definitive non-violent action to end this decades long nightmare. Sign today please!
"If someone thinks that Liebe and peace is a cliché that must have been left behind in the Sixties, that's his problem. Liebe and peace are eternal."
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Deep learning. Machine learning. Neural networks. AI.
Everyone, it seems, is talking about artificial intelligence these days.
AI, a broad term variously describing either a grandiose goal or a toolbox of technologies and techniques, is poised to profoundly transform the ways we do business, monitor our health, commute to work and more.
In fact, that's already happening. AI is now a $20 billion global industry — and investment in it is projected to triple in just the next three years. It's gradually reshaping many aspects of our daily lives right now, right beneath our noses.
Siri and Echo use AI-type processes. So do Google Maps and Translate. So does Amazon's recommendation engine. IBM uses it to predict weather.
AI even helps your phone recognize you as, well, you — even on bad hair days.
The next wave of cars, hospitals and manufacturing plants will almost certainly incorporate AI technologies too.
A Swiss bus runs daily through its village and to Europe's largest waterfall without a driver, having intelligently "learned" to drive the route safely. An experimental deep learning-based system uses algorithms to read chest X-rays, find lung cancers (with 99 percent accuracy) and classify them — all in about 20 seconds. And AI has proven highly reliable, in tests, at diagnosing eye diseases from retinal scans and training itself to spot forming brain cancers in MRI images of the head.
"Systems that can analyze what's happening in hospitals and detect potential mistakes can save an enormous number of lives," noted leading AI thinker Oren Etzioni, director of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, during a 2017 talk on the Stevens campus.
Stevens is a growing player in this new move to harness AI for societal benefit, too.
The Stevens Institute for Artificial Intelligence (SIAI) launched last spring, with more than 50 faculty now affiliated, and provided a look under the hood at more than a dozen working projects during a special on-campus event in late November.
Prominent national voices in the AI space, including Etzioni, Google research director Peter Norvig and MIT robotics pioneer Daniela Rus, have visited Castle Point to share new insights and discuss the future of artificial intelligence.
And researchers across campus are deploying AI in disciplines ranging from medicine and security to emergency planning and sports science.
"Simply put, our vision is to drive AI research and application that solves some of those tough 'big' problems that have so far resisted solving," says electrical and computer engineering professor K.P. "Suba" Subbalakshmi, founding director of SIAI.
"There's a lot of impressive work in the field happening at Stevens right now," agrees Giuseppe Ateniese, a leading cybersecurity innovator and chair of Stevens' Department of Computer Science.
Some of the projects on campus grew organically from interests that predated AI's sudden renaissance.
AI is already a $20 billion global industry — and investment in it is projected to triple in just 3 years.
For more than a decade, Subbalakshmi and fellow Stevens professor Rajarathnam "Mouli" Chandramouli have leveraged AI to produce a series of remarkable innovations offering increasing power and accuracy with applications to everything from elder care to banking fraud to homeland security.
Their work began with a government official's offhand suggestion to pursue automated ways of identifying hidden messages concealed within normal conversations. From there, they became interested in deception detection and built an intelligent set of algorithms to detect lies in writing or speech. It performed well and became the basis of a startup.
Later, doctoral student Zongru (Doris) Shao Ph.D. '18 joined the team, which had begun developing applications to address broader societal challenges.
In one widely reported project, the trio trained software to scan written text and voice phone calls, then recognize the likely early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, dementia or aphasia. More recently, Ph.D. student Harish Sista created an iPhone mobile application called CoCoA-Bot that tests various cognitive abilities. It's an effort to apply the team's algorithms to personal health concerns in a more user-friendly way.
Another tool, developed by the team in collaboration with longtime Stevens partner Accenture, uses AI to spot likely signs of insider trading or other financial fraud.
"The reason we have been investing in this is simple: because we truly believe in it," noted Sharad Sachdev, a managing director and analytics lead with Accenture.
To create that product, the trio fed large quantities of deceptive emails (including roughly 500,000 placed into the public record during the late-1990s Enron financial-crime trial) and routine communications into an analytic engine. The software quickly learned to pick out very occasional instances of criminal communication from a huge volume of innocuous conversation. And, in true deep-learning fashion, the software became better at guessing as time went by.
"Traditional machine-learning algorithms actually don't work that well for the sort of case where you have millions of routine emails and just a few suspicious ones," explains Subbalakshmi. "We had to develop a new one that would."
The software works by picking out unusual patterns in speech; the use of certain code words; and other signals. It also filters out legitimate sales chatter from suspicious material by looking at the context. A conversation about buying potatoes could just be about buying potatoes. But if that conversation happens suddenly, between traders in a brokerage, without any surrounding conversations about food shopping? The tool can flag that.
The trio is also testing and developing machine-learning tools that can authenticate voices. They're doing it because voices are increasingly used to lock and unlock devices, data, even bank accounts — and falsified voices pose an increasing threat.
To fight back, the researchers fed a large database of both human and computerized voice samples into an analytic system known as a convolutional neural network (CNN) that quickly learned to tell the difference.
"Our best-performing experimental algorithm is already able to distinguish between a real voice and a computer-generated, falsified version as often as 95 percent of the time," notes Shao.
Other AI-based projects are also active throughout the university, including some with important implications for privacy, safety and security.
Ateniese and his teams work on multiple cybersecurity projects leveraging AI and machine-learning techniques to probe networks and protocols. He led one team to a major breakthrough in password security, creating a machine learning-based system known as a GAN (generative adversarial network) to make faster, more intelligent guesses. In tests, the tool cracked passwords more successfully than the best current hacking tools.
"A machine can quickly learn all our human tendencies when making passwords, then teach itself to go beyond those rules," explains Ateniese. "It discovers hidden patterns we didn't even realize existed in our passwords. This can help us harden our own passwords, and understand how attackers get them."
Another group, headed by Ateniese and Stevens researcher Briland Hitaj, designed a never-before-seen GAN that quickly became scary-good at "stealing" private pictures from a locked phone without ever touching it — one of the first demonstrations of deep learning used for a nefarious purpose. They did it in order to understand the flip side of AI technology, create public awareness, and flag a specific weakness in machine-learning methods so that experts can begin building better protections into the learning models upon which AI depends.
"Whenever we see a new product or software come out with a grand claim of security, we immediately begin looking at it with a critical eye," says Hitaj. "If it leaks even one bit of information, we do not consider it safe nor secure."
There's a nucleus of healthcare-related AI research on the Stevens campus, as well.
Professor Samantha Kleinberg's Health and AI Lab (HAIL) develops models and methods aimed at improving health, including tools that model uncertainty, factor in missing data and otherwise enhance analysis of medical data. The research is applicable in treating stroke and diabetes patients, among others. Kleinberg also uses an ingenious setup to harvest chewing sounds and motions from sensors in wearable devices. Sophisticated models work to automatically measure the types and quantity of foods eaten — without having to stop and write them down. The system already monitors nutritional intake roughly as well as we can.
In another project, professor Negar Tavassolian develops algorithms and learning-based systems that can monitor your heartbeat in medical settings — even noisy or crowded ones — looking for abnormalities, or hunt for skin cancers by using AI and sophisticated new antennae to create higher-resolution snapshot images of your skin.
Finance hasn't been left out. Last November, two Stevens School of Business student teams shared top prize in a UBS-sponsored competition requiring participants to develop and present AI-driven technologies that optimize the selection of corporate wealth management branch sites.
The arts at Stevens integrate AI, as well. College of Arts & Letters (CAL) Dean Kelland Thomas harnesses AI to teach computers the tendencies of jazz masters and then improvise in real time with live human players; the research that may have applications to defense, computing and virtual assistant design. CAL professor Jeff Thompson created a machine learning-powered project on human-computer interactions.
Even traditionally technical fields such as engineering have seen AI swoop in and upgrade performance, and it's no different at Stevens.
Researchers across campus use machine learning to experimentally guide robots in a range of tasks, including underwater navigation (led by professor Brendan Englot) and evacuation of public spaces during emergencies (led by professor Yi Guo).
There's also a growing Stevens effort in the exploding field of computer vision — a subset of AI with applications to everything from transportation to elder care to counterterrorism. Projects in the realm include work by professor Xinchao Wang to analyze transit, medical center and sports videos, and research by professor Philippos Mordohai toward the development of improved wheelchairs.
"So much going on," sums up Subbalakshmi. "We have such breadth. It's really our strength."
What's next in AI? The sub-fields of image recognition, language processing, robotics and medical imaging will all heat up, say Stevens' experts.
But even as AI races ahead, some roadblocks — and caveats — still remain.
"Privacy and security are major concerns," says Ateniese. "As we and other researchers have already demonstrated, machine-learning models can be compromised, tricked and hacked."
Another sticky issue: Because they chiefly learn from published words, images and videos, machine learning models don't learn perfectly. Instead, they reflect our own human weaknesses… because we built them. Researchers have begun discovering, for example, that certain biases can become baked right into algorithms if we're not careful.
An MIT Media Lab study recently discovered, for instance, that the AI used to build facial recognition systems understands white faces clearly and in detail, but experiences some confusion when looking at darker skin colors. A Microsoft-built "chatbot," trained to learn from the Twitter accounts it interacted with, rapidly degenerated into a racist, expletive-spouting mouth-off before the plug was swiftly pulled on the unfortunate experiment.
Other studies have demonstrated that AI learning systems tend to label a person in a kitchen as female, even if it's obvious to all of us that it's a man standing there cooking. Why? Because, for most of recorded history, movies and images largely perpetuated the stereotype that homemakers were solely women.
Predictive models can also become too specific to what they learn to give useful insights on new questions. Models trained for one task won't necessarily work as well for a similar problem, and a researcher might need to create a brand-new dataset from scratch — a huge task — or tweak and train the model all over again.
All things considered, some observers caution AI may be over-promoted as a cure-all.
"We haven't achieved true 'intelligence' with machine-learning methods yet," says Hitaj. "That's a very long way off. You can hand a two-year-old child a single photo of a dog, cat or car and it will recognize it as such for the rest of its life. We're nowhere near that level of human intelligence with our models."
Still, most scientists agree AI is here to stay, and that it could profoundly reshape business, medicine, logistics and more because — while it can't beat the human brain for intricate complexity — its tools can process and predict some kinds of things far, far faster than we humans ever could hope.
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Senator Wiener spoke in favor of SB 2 -- proposed by Senator Atkins -- to increase affordable housing funding, as well as the need to find ways to increase housing construction.
Senator Wiener joined the LGBT Caucus to oppose President Donald Trumps order to revoke protections for transgender children in schools.
Senator Wiener recently went on KTVU to discuss SB 384 -- the LOCAL Act, which allows local communities to extend alcohol service hours for bars and restaurants, if they chose.
Senator Wiener speaks in the Public Safety Committee on the importance of California's leadership in fighting federal attacks against local immigrant communities and defending the rights of sanctuary cities.
Senator Wiener spoke on the Senate Floor in support of Senate Resolution 16, which opposed President Trump's Executive Order to ban refugees and immigration from Muslim-majority countries.
Today Senator Wiener joined Senator Toni Atkins and supporters of Senate Bill 179, which will create a third, nonbinary gender marker on California birth certificates, driver’s licenses, identity cards and gender-change court orders, as well as streamline the processes for Californians to apply to the state for a change in gender on these identifying documents.
"Beyond the general assault on healthcare access, this also about the ability of woman to make health choices for themselves, and specifically reproductive health choices. When a woman decides to make a choice about her reproductive health, that is her decision to be made in consultation with her healthcare provider. It is none of my business, it is none of Congress' business, it is none of the business of the President of the United States. That choice belongs to that woman, and that woman alone. That's what this attack on Planned Parenthood is about, and we need to stand up for the woman of this state, and this country, and pass this resolution."
During the a deabte on the Senate Floor on December 5, Senator Wiener spoke in support of a Senate Resolution 7 to protect California's undocumented residents, including stating that "It is absolutely the right time for this body, this legislature to step forward and say, if you are going to come for our immigrant communities, you are going come through us first."
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2019-04-25T23:40:54Z
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https://sd11.senate.ca.gov/video?page=4
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Arts
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Health
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warwick
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To quote Bono, what if ‘you’ve climbed the highest mountain and run through the fields’ but are still searching for the perfect job? What if you have received a job offer but it just doesn’t feel right? Should you compromise and accept the offer or decline and hold out for your dream job?
How should you respond if you are faced with this dilemma? This question arose during a recent careers appointment with a student who described having been offered what she had thought throughout her A levels and degree would have been her ideal job, a career aspiration that had influenced the choices she had made throughout her education. When asked to sign a contract however, she realised that her values and interests had changed and this job offer wasn’t as appealing or motivating as it initially had been.
If you are having doubts, should you reject the offer?
It may be difficult to respond to a job offer with any conviction if you have never really considered what you require to provide a high level of job satisfaction. Ask yourself if the job offer instinctively feels right and if the opportunity to work for this company in this industry motivates and excites you. You may not want to compromise, that you have invested too much in your education to do that.
It may feel like a risk but you can reject the job offer if you want to follow your passion and wait for the ‘perfect job’ – spend some time to reflect on what that ideal career looks like, try to gain the type of experience that will develop the transferable skills that will help to turn that dream into reality.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work in the computer games industry for example, learn how to use the Unity game engine to develop your own game whilst waiting for that ideal job offer. Learning Photoshop and writing a blog could be effective ways to impress a potential employer if you want to develop a career in journalism. The decision to reject the job offer could be an effective one if you then take proactive steps that will make achieving your career ambition more likely.
Despite my doubts, should I accept the job offer?
You have been selected from a competitive recruitment process and the employer believes that you have the ideal skills, attributes and experience for the job role. It is flattering and reassuring that an employer recognises what you have to offer – perhaps the doubts and concerns that you may be now experiencing are inevitable as you make the significant transition from education to a career. It could be that these doubts will start to fade when you start your new job and feel that you are becoming a valued and respected member of a team and organisation.
If your perspective is that this role will be a valuable experience where you will learn about yourself and the world of work it may take away some of the pressure you feel and avoid the anxiety of the ‘what if I’ve made the wrong decision?’ question. You may start to appreciate that you have made the right decision and that the nature of the work is fulfilling and enjoyable.
Ultimately however, this may not prove to be your ideal job but work experience is never wasted and when you reflect on the skills you have gained you will have a variety of evidence with which to demonstrate the attributes and skills future employers require. You will have increased your self-awareness and gained the insight to understand what your future and hopefully, ideal career will look and feel like.
So whether you decide to take what feels like a risk to reject the job offer or perhaps compromise and take the more pragmatic decision to accept it, there are advantages to each of these options – both approaches could help you to achieve your career ambition and reach the ideal point described by Aristotle, a career ‘where the needs of the world and your talents cross’.
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2019-04-19T19:25:26Z
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https://careersblog.warwick.ac.uk/2016/08/16/should-you-wait-for-the-perfect-job/
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Arts
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Business
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howstuffworks
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The year before Bangladesh would become an independent nation by seceding from Pakistan, it was struck by a raging cyclone that caused chaos on its low-lying coastal delta.
Cyclones striking Bangladesh tend to cause immense devastation because the country's topography conspires to amplify their impact. Thus, the 1970 storm, nicknamed the Bhola Cyclone, proved to be one of the worst natural disasters in recorded history, even though it made landfall as only a Category 3 storm. Fatality estimates range from 300,000 to 1 million people, although most put the tally at closer to 500,000.
Bangladesh's delta is one of the most fertile croplands on the globe, with several rivers pouring silt and nutrients into its soil. Because of this, the region ranks among the most densely populated in the world, despite the inherent topographical hazards of living there. The danger stems from two main factors. First, a good portion of the country barely rises above sea level. Second, its rivers (three major and several smaller ones) and the shape of its coastline combine to draw water far inland, increasing the likelihood and severity of flooding.
Storm surges strike areas like Bangladesh with particular lethality, and they cause most of the fatalities and a good portion of the property damage from storms like the Bhola Cyclone.
That just leaves one. Now, let's look at the mother of all destructive storms in recorded history.
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2019-04-25T04:05:49Z
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https://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/storms/most-destructive-storms9.htm
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Arts
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Reference
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moviehabit
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Design, Volume 2, is another six-pack from the makers of Design: notably the Pompidou Center in Paris along with other art promoters.
As in the first volume, Design, Volume 2, is about recognizing something iconic, then meeting the people and companies who made it , and investigating the rules, precepts, and inspirations from which they worked. This set looks at the Concorde, the Vespa scooter, the Lounge Chair by Chales and Ray Eames, the Leica, the Bookworm book rack, and the Conica coffee maker.
The DVD as a whole is a mixed bag because there are six short films (25 minutes each). When they are bad, it’s because they are slow and sparse. Footage of the Leica rotating, rotating, with no narrator to imparting facts, feels like it was shot and edited by someone with a misplaced obsession. Sometimes it feels like the writers are padding their scripts with tangents (do we really need to know the history of the book to appreciate a bookshelf?), and sometimes it feels like they lose focus by jumping from subject to subject (a baseball game on a certain day in 1951 somehow pertains to the Lounge Chair).
When the segments are good, however, the tangents look more like context. It seems important to know that it was post-World-War-II Italy that gave birth to the Vespa scooter. When the segments are good, the jumps build a multi-faceted perspective, such as the surprisingly complex manufacturing process in producing a perfectly conical cap to the coffee maker.
The best of the bunch are the Concorde, because its design is so all-encompassing, and the Conica, because its design is so simple. The dud of the batch is the Leica, renowned for its reliability, which Design acknowledges but doesn’t explain. Then again, these segments are varied enough to inspire different reactions in different viewers. By all means leave a comment about your own favorites.
At only 25 minutes each, these films are easy to watch, and if you are (or love) a professional designer, they are essential. But they are not so good that they’ll appeal to an otherwise uninterested audience. Give Design 2 a look if you’re curious. You know who you are.
The individual films were produced as early as 1998 and as late as 2007. Since they were all shot on video, Picture quality doesn’t suffer from age, although sound quality and the apparent awe of the computer-generated special effects are dated.
There are no extra features; just the six segments.
As with the first DVD, feel free to jump around. Watch one that interests you, and then just to surprise yourself, pick the one you think will be the least interesting.
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2019-04-25T04:28:54Z
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https://www.moviehabit.com/review.php?story=des_jp08
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Arts
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Computers
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fineartamerica
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Iron Mike At The National Museum Of The Marine Corps In Triangle Virginia is a photograph by William Kuta which was uploaded on October 6th, 2010.
The National Museum of the Marine Corps opened on November 10, 2006, and is located in Triangle, Virginia, adjacent to the Quantico Marine Corps Base. A 210-foot spire rises from the floor of the central gallery and through the roof, at an angle that evokes the Iwo Jima Memorial or a raised artillery piece. Here the Iron Mike statue stands guard over the museum in the background.
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2019-04-20T07:01:18Z
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https://fineartamerica.com/featured/iron-mike-at-the-national-museum-of-the-marine-corps-in-triangle-virginia-william-kuta.html
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Arts
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Arts
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google
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found the cemetary but do not have the name on hand.
named Walter also. Everyone above is dead so feel free to snoop.
Your last line there had me laughing, so I've been doing some snooping.
be awfully tough, and necessarily speculative.
Do you have any clue from your own family history whether this could be your man?
I have looked, but I have not yet found any other records on Mr. Lischetzki.
his pic and we will see if this guy is him. I hope you are right.
me to out to dinner. Be back.
Is Warschau, Russia part of White Russia? That would help to narrow it down.
4. Lucian was his name. Good match there.
official name would have gotten changed on the log.
3. There is no other evidence; wedding, immigration cards, voting, etc.
key. This will determine if I move on or not in my search.
time of his arrival at Ellis Island.
one that could have become "Leskowitz" with a bit of Americanization.
to think the Lucian I mentioned earlier is your man.
searching the Ellis Island database.
of Lucian's that I gave you above.
including the image of the original manifest.
I can assist you further, and I'm at your service.
Lucian's...I've grown quite curious myself.
I agree if he came through ellis then it is Mr. Leschizewski or Mr.
Lischetzki. No one matches the ages.
but I know he did not come in there.
Lucian Lewinsky in the bunch!
great-grandfather, but again, nothing of note turned up).
you, just give me a holler. Good luck with the rest of your search.
Nice having a greatgrandma 101. Better having good genes than the best Levis.
is immaterial since Warsaw is a clear reference.
forms of the same name.
-son in English and -sen in Scandinavian languages?
get his papers to immigrate.
consonants was not such a good name in the New World.
(Someone could do a thesis on name-changes on Ellis Island, maybe has.
Possible Polish name that could have been transformed to Leskowitz is Leszkowicz.
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2019-04-18T16:33:14Z
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http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview/id/486819.html
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Arts
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Reference
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