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by jim_worthPosted: Friday, 3/12/2010
What started out as a ‘Grass Roots’ movement is low on steam.
By definition grass roots is: ‘ordinary people regarded as the main body of an organization’s membership. Therefore, the ‘main body’ of the Tea Party is a collection of ordinary people with a common interest.
So what is the common interest of the members of this Tea Party: government spending, or taxation, or a return to the Constitution, or seeing President Obama’s birth certificate, or maybe the elevation of Sarah Palin?
Which ever it is, it is clearly evident that even the members of this ‘grass roots’ movement aren’t sure which it is.
From the moment of the first demonstrations, Tax Day, Wednesday, April 15th, it was evident that the movement was destined to struggle!
People screaming of “no more taxation” when there hasn’t been any new taxes in more than 6 years. Some were adamant about government spending which was creating a deficit that was untenable, despite the fact that the Bush administration had more than doubled government debt in his 8 years in office.
But, any party that has Sarah Palin at the heart of it’s national agenda or platform is in serious trouble. Sarah referred to the Tea Party Movement as the ‘future’ of politics. But, contrary to what the Tea Partiers believe, there is no future for any group as fragmented as this movement is.
The Tea Partiers do have one thing right. This country is ripe for revolution. But their anger is misplaced and they’re attacking the wrong target.
As I stated in an article entitled “The MadHatter’s Tea Party,” written and submitted to the Los Angeles Times on Tax Day last year, the movement has no clear direction. Nor is it a ‘grass roots’ movement when it’s organized and supported by right wing lobby organizations and Fox Views.
Those who are pushing the Tea Party movement have become more ‘grass roots’ in their attempt to affect change. Several different factions have sprouted up in an attempt to keep their varied agendas moving forward.
In order to be ‘truly’ grass roots the Tea Party needs to shed organizations like Freedomworks, Human Events, and Fox. They must avoid the talking points these self-absorbed organizations use to manipulate the message and adopt platforms and an agenda of their own.
The newest agenda of some Tea Party organizations is to promote candidates for many elected positions on the local, state, and national level. Their intent, to replace incumbent elected officials, is admirable. There is a growing nationwide desire to clean up government by removing corporate bought partisan congressional representatives and replacing them with individuals who will work ‘for the people.’ The Tea Party thinks they have the solution!
A few of the small Tea Party leaders visualize their ideals as the seeds of a third National Party. But to many outside observers they appear to be the Libertarian Party without the clear focus.
There are some pretty smart people who have joined the movement, who have some good ideas, and a ‘real’ desire for positive change. They could help the Tea Party movement survive if their ideas and plans are embraced by the members. The big question—will their voices be heard above the din? Or will the crazies drown out the voices of the sane?
The recent Tea Party Convention was an attempt to bring Tea Party factions together. But it only served to further fracture the fragile movement. Despite attempts by the organizers to declare the event a success, the low attendance and late withdrawals of featured attendees was evidence of the struggles the embattled movement faces.
Convention organizers, Judson and Sherry Philips, founders of Tea Party Nation, had high hopes for the first National Tea Party Convention, but the event ran into early troubles over fees and payments to speakers.
The low attendance, estimated at about 600, the exodus of Representative’s Marsha Blackburn and Michelle Bachman, and the disjointed speech by ex-congressman Tom Tancredo were all signs of fractures within the movement.
As the keynote speaker they chose Sarah Palin, whom, reportedly, was paid over $100 thousand for her appearance. Those deeply committed to the movement are enamored by Palin who feigns the suggestion that she is their potential leader. Her bubbly, charismatic presence clearly energizes the Tea Party base, but her star is fading outside the movement as more people realize she has little substance in her convictions.
Her speech to around 1,000 people at the convention was a series of the same tired talking points. Rarely does she advance any issue with facts. Even her charisma will not get her beyond mere talking points.
And as Palin’s leader role runs out of steam, so, too, does the Tea Party movement. Unless someone rises with a clearer platform Tea Partier’s will begin to lose interest. And if things improve in the economy and unemployment, the passion for revolt will die.
Regardless of whether they survive or not, the Tea Party movement has proved one thing. It proves there is a strong and pervasive level of unrest throughout the nation. A stirring nation that has tired of politicians who no longer represent the interests of ‘the people’; career politicians who treat their constituents with utter disdain, no longer listening to their needs.
Unless the factions of the Tea Party coalesce their ideas, narrow their scope and message, find some dynamic leaders with vision, it will lose steam. But even in failure the movement will have left an indelible mark on the political landscape.
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dr.young I wrote to you asking abpot my vl and tcells a month ago.thank you fore your response.I was asking you why my tcells have increased so much over the past 3 years from 240 to 1350 and my vl went from 704,000 to 200. you mentioned that the concern is that such a low viral load might lead to some resistance.I did forget to mention that in the past 3 years my cd4's have always increased but there where a few times that my vl increased also.one of my tests revealed that my vl went frome like 900 to like 2500 i dont remember the excact numbers.at that time i told my doctor i wanted a resistance test wich came back that i wasnt resistant to my meds.my next test my vl was back down again.also my latest labs where my vl went from 170 to 800 and my cd4's went from 1350 to 1170.a couple points to note: 1 I did my blood work a 7am and ii herd thet your cd4's are lower in the morning then afternoon,2 it seems to me when i do my labs after haveing been sick with the flue or a cold my numbers seem to be worse and 3 these latest labs that i gave you i did in nov of 2004 after being ill for awhile.( cold i think )and at 7am,I am retesting in feb just to see whats going on if infact these increases in vl and decreases in cd4's infact where do to being ill.so my question is what do you think about being ill affecting your numbers and about the fluctuation in vl over the years with my test saying i had no resistance?
Response from Dr. Young
Hello again, 3 years,
You're correct on all points-- there is a lot of variability to the viral load test, and illness (even something as insignificant as a cold) or immunizations can cause small increases in the measurement. The later nearly always occurs in the abscence of resistance. Such could be the case when your viral load is higher.
I certainly recommend that patients defer getting their viral load and CD4 cell counts during periods of such illness; wait a couple of weeks before getting the tests done.
That said, it's rather unlikely that you're always sick when your lab tests are done-- I still am puzzled about cases like yours, but rest assured that there are others like you.
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In a move that appears to signal a reopening of hunting next year,
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Suffice it to say, the new director is getting rave reviews so far.
The call for tenders is directly related to his being named, according
to sources we spoke with this morning.
ZAWA, you'll recall, is the new quasi-private organization that
was slated to take over all wildlife-related matters in Zambia more
than a year ago, which is when the old National Parks Department
was disbanded. Since then, Zambia has been without any kind of game
department at all. The European Union during this period has had
millions of dollars ready to help ZAWA get rolling, but has refused
to release the funds until a director general and support staff
are in place. Presumably those funds will now be released. If so,
Zambia's wildlife programs could be on their way to a complete recovery
shortly.
To be sure, there are some open questions still. The most important
revolves around the possible impact of the presidential election,
which is slated for December 27. Will the current tender process
be acceptable to whoever wins the election? Or will still another
tender process be initiated by the winner? No one we spoke with
had any idea how to answer those questions. In fact, no one we have
spoken with for months has been willing to predict just who will
win the election. It's no secret that the closure of hunting in
Zambia was linked to presidential politics. Surely, its reopening
will be too.
The other open question at this point is the condition of Zambia's
game. With no game department in place for more than a year, and
with concessions empty of personnel for an entire summer, poaching
has been widespread.
Doubts and questions aside, the underlying news here is good. A
definitive move has been made toward the reopening of hunting in
Zambia. We're hoping for the best, and we are keeping our fingers
crossed. More details soon. - Don Causey.
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Border problem: A pipeline of children
Jul. 15, 2014
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A teenage boy looks out the window of his sleeping area on June 19, 2014, at the Instituto Nacional del Migracion, a municipal shelter in Reynosa, Mexico, for child migrants that is receiving growing numbers of children caught by Mexican authorities and will be deported to their countries of origin. / David Wallace, David Wallace/The Republic
by USA TODAY Network, USA TODAY
by USA TODAY Network, USA TODAY
According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, more than 47,000 unaccompanied children have crossed the border into the U.S. in the past fiscal year, a number that could double in the coming months. The vast majority of these kids are coming from the troubled Central American countries of Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala.
The Arizona Republic has a team of journalists reporting from Central America and the McAllen, Texas-Mexico border working on a project that will attempt to fill in this pipeline from the impoverished neighborhoods these kids are leaving, to the Mexican-Guatemala border, then the rugged journey to the Rio Grande and the raft ride across the river, where they are almost immediately picked up by the Border Patrol.
Reporter Bob Ortega and photographer Michael Chow are reporting from Central America, based in San Salvador and Guatemala.
Reporter Daniel Gonzalez and photographer David Wallace are reporting from the Rio Grande Valley, both sides of the border, based in McAllen, Texas.
Upcoming stories:
Finding shelter. Many of the kids stop in shelters before they cross into the U.S. We will paint a picture with photos and words of the scene there. Do they know where their parents are? What do they expect in America?
Videos:
The team is making daily videos from reporting locales available via the Gannett Video Production Center (VPC). |
Schools' actual budget becomes clearer
A final accounting shows that cuts made in December were important.
For the past year, the most important question facing the Hernando County school system has been about the health of the district's budget.
It was a year during which the district had three budget directors: one who said the sky was falling, another who said there were no worries and a third who tried to sort out the truth.
It was a year in which then-superintendent John Sanders and the School Board at times didn't know whom to believe or where things stood. Eventually, they sought a middle road, agreeing in December to cut their budget back by $2.4-million.
Now, a final accounting of the books shows that the December cuts were much-needed but that a financial meltdown feared by some never materialized. In short:
The district spent $85.5-million last year on day-to-day expenses, about $100,000 less than the revenue it took in.
Before the cuts, the board was on pace to spend about $2-million more than it took in.
The cuts not only brought the budget in line but also added $143,000 to the district's slim rainy day reserve, which now stands at $1.3-million.
Medical costs in the school district's self-funded health insurance plan outstripped the money put into the plan by $2.9-million, creating an internal debt that must be repaid with cash that could otherwise be spent on the classroom.
The new numbers bring clarity to a budget that was anything but clear in the past year.
The fog developed when budget director Vince Benedict, who resigned last summer for health reasons, and Sara Perez, his successor, came to vastly different conclusions about the district's financial state.
Benedict, a veteran who relied on his experience and his insight as much as raw data, predicted that 2000-2001 would be a tight year. But, with some routine adjustments, he predicted that his final budget would prove accurate.
Perez, who put her faith in hard numbers instead of gut feelings, said Benedict's original budget was on pace to spend $5.9-million above its expected revenues.
Carol MacLeod, a former auditor who took over the budget office in December after Perez resigned for family reasons, was asked to sort out the truth.
By then, the board had cut its budget, enacted a hiring freeze and put strict limits on new spending. The cuts weren't devastating. But they were far more drastic than Benedict's past practice of covering shortfalls in one area of the budget with surpluses from other parts.
Jo Ann Hartge, who was president of the Hernando Classroom Teachers Association last year, said cuts meant the district wouldn't pay for substitute teacher's aides when regulars were out sick, leaving teachers to fly solo in crowded classrooms.
They meant that a handful of teachers working outside the classroom, including two that taught rookie teachers survival skills and helped struggling veterans improve, had to fill teaching vacancies. Their previous jobs were simply eliminated.
For a time, Hartge said, it also meant that supplies ranging from workbook materials to art supplies were hard to get and professional training was reduced. Toward the end of the year, things eased up some. But, Hartge said, "I don't want to repeat that again."
MacLeod has refused to declare a winner in the Perez-Benedict debate. But she has some thoughts on the problems in the budget.
Benedict, who was on chemotherapy for bladder and prostate cancer at the time, didn't leave any clear documentation of what early adjustments Perez needed to make to the budget.
At the same time, MacLeod said people overreacted to Perez's worst-case prediction that the budget was $5.9-million out of line. Even Perez knew that routine retirements and resignations would result in less-than-expected payroll spending, she said.
In the end, MacLeod said the school district was never in a budget "crisis." Budgets are spending plans, she said, and they are not etched in stone. By definition, they require constant tweaking. But she agrees that a $2.4-million cut is nothing to laugh at.
"I would have hoped we would have done our front-end work better so we wouldn't have needed to do that," MacLeod said. "But there is nothing wrong with that."
The school district faces two financial audits in the next few months that are mandated by the state. And MacLeod plans to give a clearer view of where the December cuts were made.
Both should shed further light on the budget.
For now, the district has an $86.8-million budget, slightly larger than last year's. But schools have been ordered to cut back on spending money they have discretion over -- one final safeguard to keep history from repeating itself.
- Times staff writer Robert King covers education in Hernando County and can be reached at 754-6127. Send e-mail to rking@sptimes.com. |
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This is a hybrid collective/class action FLSA/Pennsylvania state minimum wage law case arising from work in the gas fields of our region. The Court has previously written on matters related to this case, including substantial recitations of the underlying facts, so they will not be repeated here.
By prior Order, the Court authorized the mailing of notice of FLSA opt-in procedures to certain current and former employees of the Defendant related to certain of its Pennsylvania operations, and its facility in Decatur, Texas. The opt-in period will soon expire, and the Court directed the parties to meet and confer and to then submit a proposed case management order relating to further pretrial activities, including discovery. Counsel has met to do that, and while many matters relative to such an Order have been agreed upon, not all were, so the Court convened an extensive status conference with counsel in an effort to resolve those open issues. Some were, and some were not, and after consideration of the positions and proposals of each party, the Court will enter the Third Amended Case Management Order ("Order") of this date.
The Court provides this Opinion in order to explain its rulings on some of the disputed matters, and to set out its further expectations of counsel.
Counsel for the Plaintiffs has urged the Court to permit somewhat more limited discovery followed by comparatively prompt summary judgment practice as to the application (or not) of the "Motor Carrier Exemption" to the FLSA in this case, contending that doing it that way would protect the material interests of the parties, would foster fruitful settlement discussions, and would minimize anticipated costs. Counsel for the Defendants, on the other hand, says that unless and until discovery as to a significant portion of the actual/potential claimants occurs, his clients cannot fairly and accurately assess the likelihood or magnitude of liability, [1] something necessary both to defend the case and to be in any position to meaningfully think about (let alone discuss) potential settlement. Defendants also point out that for quite some time now, the Plaintiffs have propounded, and the Defendants have responded to, lots of "paper" discovery (100 interrogatories and requests for production of documents). Without saying so directly, the Defendants seem to contend that just as they are getting into the discovery they think that they need to both size up and fully litigate or settle the case, the Plaintiffs are urging that discovery now be truncated, when doing so would be inappropriate and would materially prejudice them.[2]
Given the current status of this case, the discovery and proceedings to date, the procedural posture of the proceedings, the complexity of the factual and legal issues resolved and to be resolved, and what the Plaintiffs say may well be the amount in controversy, the Court concludes that the Defendants have somewhat the better of the argument, and that further discovery as authorized by the Order is appropriate to permit the parties to prepare and advance their claims and defenses, which will also facilitate meaningful ADR proceedings.
The currently open issues seem to come in several categories: pretty significant (location of depositions), somewhat important (the number of certain discovery requests and dates for amendments to pleadings), rather unusual (what to do if deponents just don't show up as noticed?), and essentially meaningless (must reply briefs to summary judgment motions coming months from now be filed, if at all, in 14 or 20 days?).
As to the identity and location of depositions, the Court will direct that counsel meet and confer (a teleconference or video conference is OK), and come up with a "master list" of all anticipated deponents for both sides. Once that is done, counsel should endeavor to group them by day/series of days to cut down on travel costs for all concerned, and also to determine whether they can be handled by video, [3] and if not, where is the most logical, fair, economical place for those depositions.
As to "in-person" depositions, if they are to occur, they should be done where they are most logical, convenient and cost-effective. While the Defendant is correct in the broader sense that plaintiffs should ordinarily be deposed in the judicial district where an action is pending, that is not necessarily the case here. The nature of the business and operations involved here presumed that crews will move around. While those persons that opt-in as Plaintiffs in a FLSA case are just that, "party plaintiffs" (to use the verbiage of 29 U.S.C. § 216(b)), if they are no longer present here, and there is no reasonable anticipation that they will be returning here in the near future, and it is reasonable to depose them along with other deponents in a single location elsewhere, that may be the "just, speedy, and inexpensive" thing to do.[4] By the same token, such persons are, by statute, "party plaintiffs", so they have some responsibility to participate in the lawsuit that they have joined. The long and short of it is that counsel should apply logic and reason to resolving such locational matters, and any thorny issue as to such matters as to which reasonable minds could differ can be resolved by the Court.
As to the number of "paper" discovery requests, the Court has considered the proposals of each side, and the Order issued this date strikes what is in the Court's judgment the appropriate balance of interests given the nature and context of the case.
The parties have attempted to address the circumstance of a deponent failing to appear for a noticed deposition. As the Court observed at a recent status conference, just not showing up at a deposition is a new concept for the Court, and one not countenanced by the Civil Rules. The Order issued by the Court provides what appears to be a mechanism for the parties to confirm the dates/time/attendance of depositions and deponents that is structured to avoid the incurring of unnecessary costs and preparation. In these regards, the Court would also note that it expects any party or witness of a party in this litigation to show up when and where they are supposed to be, absent extenuating, unavoidable/unexpected circumstances. That is one of the responsibilities of being a party in a federal lawsuit, and it will be enforced here.
As to the "date" for the filing of any motions for leave to file amended pleadings, the Court believes that prevailing Circuit law requires that it give rather wide latitude for the filing of such motions. Of course, any such motion may well be met with vigorous opposition if the proposed amendment causes real prejudice to the substantial rights of a party, would result in the avoidable duplication or delay in the disposition of the case, complication or repetition of discovery, or other issues that the law recognizes are properly considered in the grant or denial (or limitation) of any amendment effort. Should such a motion be filed, any opposing party will be given plenty of time to respond, and the Court will then rule on the merits of such motion to amend.
Finally, the Court has in the Order resolved the minor, rather meaningless differences in timelines for the filing of briefs that would be due months from now.
The Court finds and concludes that the Third Amended Case Management Order Dated this date complies with the applicable provisions of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, does not prejudice the material interests of the parties, is consistent with the nature and context of this civil action, and furthers the just, speedy and inexpensive disposition of this action.
An appropriate Order will be entered.
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Last Thursday at Comic-Con, Guillermo del Toro (Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth) announced that he will co-write and produce–and may also direct–a movie based on Disney’s Haunted Mansion attraction. He also took pains to emphasize that it will have no relationship to that hideous Eddie Murphy thing.* And thank gawd for that.
It’s apparently going to be family-oriented but “scary.” Walt Disney Studios also unveiled a new piece of artwork for the movie (seen above, with a larger version at the Disney blog), which looks promising.
I’m assuming the story will be based on the whole “phantom bride” thing that’s hinted at in Disneyland’s version of the ride and fleshed out more fully in EuroDisney’s Phantom Manor. Given del Toro’s fantastical imagery in his other movies, this could really be pretty cool. |
Everyone knows there are gays and lesbians in everybodys family. And no office would be complete without a sassy gay character. And just about every other kid in high school is wresting with his sexuality. I know. I watch TV.
Except it isnt true, and the Centers for Disease Control just proved it. A new comprehensive study by the CDC with over 33,000 participants has confirmed earlier estimates; less than 3 percent of the U.S. population self-identifies as gay, lesbian or bisexual. Earlier, much smaller-scale surveys have put that number at 4 percent.
The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), published July 15 by the CDC, was the first large-scale study of its kind. Data was collected from the Census Bureau, as The Washington Post reported, and 33,557 adults between the ages of 18 and 64 participated in the study, which included in-person interviews as well as follow-up phone questions.
The NHIS study found that, while 96.6 percent of adults identified as straight, 1.6 percent identified as gay or lesbian, and 0.7 percent called themselves bisexual. 1.1 percent responded I dont know or said they were something else not listed.
That sure doesnt sound like society according to Hollywood, or the news media, which have young Americans convinced 30 percent of the population is gay.
Maybe thats because gay characters pop up in just about every product out of Hollywood. Men dress as women, give lap dances to other men and even get married in national awards shows likethe Grammys and Tony Awards. Media festivals likeSouth by Southwest and Sundance celebrate gay sex and all other kinds of relationships as completely normal. TV shows like Modern Family, The New Normal and The Fosters attempt to show that gay families are just as common and normal as any other family.
The news media does their part too. CNN has a particularly cozy relationship with GLAAD, the gay speech police. CNNs Paul Begala claimed in 2011, One out of 10 Americans is gay...At Least 10 percent of us are gay or lesbian. The media attacks businesses and churches as being out of step with reality, and calls for childrens organizations like the Boy Scouts to include gay scout leaders.
Meanwhile the media highlights stories of transgender toddlers and invokes pity for the handful of gay students who go to Christian colleges and are open about their sexuality, then complain when they are asked to abide by the schools religious rules.
Gay activists who say hateful things get a pass from the media too. Take Dan Savage, who has said all kinds of vile comments towards conservatives, Christians, and women, yet the media ignores his hate. The moment a Christian refers to the Bible on homosexuality, the media relentlessly attacks the person, their family, and tries to take away their livelihood. They did that with Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty and Chic-Fil-As Dan Cathy.
A much higher percentage of the population believes marriage should be between man and a woman. The annual March for Marriage is the largest march of its kind yet themedia refuse to report on it each year.
I'm really getting tired of being reminded that about 3% of men like to ---- other men everywhere I turn. All the time, everywhere. Can't watch TV, can't see a movie, can't go to the store, can't go to work, can't watch a damn cartoon even!
"Have a nice day 'cause about 3% of men like to ---- other men!" "Would you like a free appetizer? We're having a special because about 3% of men like to ---- other men." "The all new 2015 POS Sedan! Because about 3% of men like to ---- other men!" "On the next "All My Widgets" Steve and Kim discuss how about 3% of men like to ---- other men." "And now the news. Our top story again tonight- Approximately 3% of men still like to ---- other men." At work- "This month is '3% of Men Like to ---- Other Men' Month."
It's really getting aggravating. Seriously. It is now literally impossible for me to go 24hrs and not be reminded by something or someone that anal sex between dudes is a 'thing.' And I bet gay advocates think that is just peachy.
The word “gay” is misunderstood. It is a self-identifier. It is possible that the number of men that have or have had sex with another man is 10% and the number of “gay” people are still 2%. So really, it is all about how the question is asked. Young, “heterosexual” women have been having sex with each other at high rates for about 20 years. Now, young heterosexual men are doing it and that is of particular concern given the public health fallout.
Well, it would be fair to say that whatever the answer is, politics is not it.
I say that the answer is faith, which is something that goes beyond “religion” and even transcends it. I used to think people were quibbling who made a distinction between faith and religion, but now I know from experience it isn’t a quibble. Religion is all outward. It doesn’t guarantee that there is anything in the heart behind it. Faith is inward... in fact it results when you actually believe that God loves you. Religion could be a response to a conviction that either God does not care or is chiefly bent on hating you.
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posted on 07/15/2014 11:08:58 AM PDT
by HiTech RedNeck
(Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
I don’t call them “gay”. That is a bastardazation of the word. Similar to the rainbow flag. I call them queers. And so do a lot of FReepers. The word gay and the rainbow has been usurped by the homos and is now engrained with the connection of that life style. The same way the swastija became synonomis with the Nazi party. It’s inseperable. I prefer to call them what they really call themselves, queers. And as for their use of the term gay marriage, THAT is a huge misnomer. Whatever it is, it IS NOT a true marriage.
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posted on 07/15/2014 11:56:14 AM PDT
by NCC-1701
(You have your fear, which might become reality; and you have Godzilla, which IS reality.)
Everyone knows there are gays and lesbians in everybodys family. And no office would be complete without a sassy gay character. And just about every other kid in high school is wresting with his sexuality. I know. I watch TV.
Except it isnt true, and the Centers for Disease Control just proved it. A new comprehensive study by the CDC with over 33,000 participants has confirmed earlier estimates; less than 3 percent of the U.S. population self-identifies as gay, lesbian or bisexual. Earlier, much smaller-scale surveys have put that number at 4 percent.
The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), published July 15 by the CDC, was the first large-scale study of its kind. Data was collected from the Census Bureau, as The Washington Post reported, and 33,557 adults between the ages of 18 and 64 participated in the study, which included in-person interviews as well as follow-up phone questions.
The NHIS study found that, while 96.6 percent of adults identified as straight, 1.6 percent identified as gay or lesbian, and 0.7 percent called themselves bisexual. 1.1 percent responded I dont know or said they were something else not listed.
Maybe thats because gay characters pop up in just about every product out of Hollywood. Men dress as women, give lap dances to other men and even get married in national awards shows likethe Grammys and Tony Awards. Media festivals likeSouth by Southwest and Sundance celebrate gay sex and all other kinds of relationships as completely normal. TV shows like Modern Family, The New Normal and The Fosters attempt to show that gay families are just as common and normal as any other family.
Meanwhile the media highlights stories of transgender toddlers and invokes pity for the handful of gay students who go to Christian colleges and are open about their sexuality, then complain when they are asked to abide by the schools religious rules.
Gay activists who say hateful things get a pass from the media too. Take Dan Savage, who has said all kinds of vile comments towards conservatives, Christians, and women, yet the media ignores his hate. The moment a Christian refers to the Bible on homosexuality, the media relentlessly attacks the person, their family, and tries to take away their livelihood. They did that with Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty and Chic-Fil-As Dan Cathy.
A much higher percentage of the population believes marriage should be between man and a woman. The annual March for Marriage is the largest march of its kind yet themedia refuse to report on it each year.
But Major League Baseball just deemed that 3% so important to America's game that Bud Selig named Billy Bean as Ambassador for Inclusion. Not a single major leaguer identifies himself as gay, but Bean is desperately needed to "help create educational initiatives against sexism, homophobia and prejudice, presenting at annual events like the winter meetings and rookie career development program."
It’s less than 1%. And that 1% has changed what the definition of marriage was since the beginning of recorded history. None of this degenerate, immoral garbage would would have happened if not for the election of the homosexual in the White House, wiht an assist from the spineless, worthless republicans cowering down to him like a dog in heat.
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Following the independence of Bangladesh in 1971, Manabendra Narayan Larma founded the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) on February 15, 1972, seeking to build an organization representing all the tribal peoples of the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Larma was elected to the BangladeshJatiya Sangsad, the national legislature of Bangladesh as a candidate of the PCJSS in 1973.[4] When Larma's continued efforts to make the government recognize the rights of the tribal peoples through political discussions had failed,[5] Larma and the PCJSS began organizing the Shanti Bahini (Peace Corps), an armed force operating in the Hill Tracts area. It was formed in 1972 and fought for many years against the government.[6]
Members of Shanti Bahini in Khagrachari on 5 May 1994.
Shanti Bahini began attacking Bangladesh Army convoys in 1977.[7] They carried out kidnappings and extortion.[8][9][10] Larma subsequently went into hiding from government security forces.[8][10] Factionalism within the PCJS weakened Larma's standing and he was assassinated on November 10, 1983.[8][10] On 23 June 1981 the Shanti Bahini attacked a camp of Bangladesh rifles, killing 13 people. They later captured and executed 24 members of the Bangladesh rifles.[11] In the 1980s the Government of Bangladesh started to provide land for thousands of landless Bengali . Many Bengali were forced to move to secure regions because of the insurgency, abandoning their land to the tribal communities.[12] On 29 April 1986, Shanti Bahini massacred 19 Bengali.[13][14] On 26 June 1989 the Shanti Bahini burned down villages where inhabitants had voted in Bangladeshi elections.[15] In 1996 Shanti Bahini abducted and killed 30 Bengali.[16] On 9 September 1996, the Shanti Bahini massacred a group of Bengali woodcutters, who were under the impression they'd been called to a meeting.[17] Members of Shanti Bahini extorted some four million dollars from the local population in the name of toll collection.[18]
The Shanti Bahini abandoned militancy when the Bangladesh Awami League negotiated the Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord between the government and the PCJSS on 2 December 1997.[19] Members of Shanti Bahini surrendered their weapons in a stadium in Khagrachari. The treaty saw the lifting of nighttime curfew and the return of 50 thousand refugees.[20] However, some members opposed to the peace deal formed a dissident group.[21] Some of those who opposed the peace treaty formed the United People's Democratic Front as an alternate to the PCJSS.[22] The treaty was also criticised by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party[23] and has not been fully implemented.[24] Some members of Shanti Bahini became police officers after the peace treaty. On November 2012, two of those members of Bangladesh police were arrested for stealing ammunition from the police.[25] On August 2014 Indian security forces arrested members of Shanti Bahini, two Bangladeshi and three Indian nationals, with weapons in Mizoram.[26]
The spokesman for the Shanti Bahini, Bimal Chakma alleged Indian involvement by stating that after the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the removal of Bangladesh Awami League from power in 1975, [27] India provided support and shelter to the members of Shanti Bahini.[28][29][30] Members of Shanti Bahini were trained in Chakrata, India.[31][32] |
// Copyright 2001-2019 Crytek GmbH / Crytek Group. All rights reserved.
#pragma once
namespace Designer
{
class Model;
enum ECompilerFlag
{
eCompiler_CastShadow = BIT(1),
eCompiler_Physicalize = BIT(2),
eCompiler_General = eCompiler_CastShadow | eCompiler_Physicalize
};
//! This class plays a role of creating engine resources used for rendering and physicalizing out of the Designer::Model instance.
class ModelCompiler : public _i_reference_target_t
{
public:
ModelCompiler(int nCompilerFlag);
ModelCompiler(const ModelCompiler& compiler);
virtual ~ModelCompiler();
bool IsValid() const;
void Compile(CBaseObject* pBaseObject, Model* pModel, ShelfID shelfID = eShelf_Any, bool bUpdateOnlyRenderNode = false);
void DeleteAllRenderNodes();
void DeleteRenderNode(ShelfID shelfID);
IRenderNode* GetRenderNode() { return m_pRenderNode[0]; }
void UpdateHighlightPassState(bool bSelected, bool bHighlighted);
bool GetIStatObj(_smart_ptr<IStatObj>* pStatObj);
bool CreateIndexdMesh(Model* pModel, IIndexedMesh* pMesh, bool bCreateBackFaces);
void SaveToCgf(const char* filename);
void SetViewDistRatio(int nViewDistRatio) { m_viewDistRatio = nViewDistRatio; }
int GetViewDistRatio() const { return m_viewDistRatio; }
void SetRenderFlags(uint64 nRenderFlag) { m_RenderFlags = nRenderFlag; }
uint64 GetRenderFlags() const { return m_RenderFlags; }
void SetStaticObjFlags(int nStaticObjFlag);
int GetStaticObjFlags();
void SetSelected(bool bSelect);
void AddFlags(int nFlags) { m_nCompilerFlag |= nFlags; }
void RemoveFlags(int nFlags) { m_nCompilerFlag &= (~nFlags); }
bool CheckFlags(int nFlags) const { return (m_nCompilerFlag & nFlags) ? true : false; }
void SaveMesh(CArchive& ar, CBaseObject* pObj, Model* pModel);
bool LoadMesh(CArchive& ar, CBaseObject* pObj, Model* pModel);
bool SaveMesh(int nVersion, std::vector<char>& buffer, CBaseObject* pObj, Model* pModel);
bool LoadMesh(int nVersion, std::vector<char>& buffer, CBaseObject* pObj, Model* pModel);
private:
bool UpdateMesh(CBaseObject* pBaseObject, Model* pModel, ShelfID nShelf);
void UpdateRenderNode(CBaseObject* pBaseObject, ShelfID nShelf);
void RemoveStatObj(ShelfID nShelf);
void CreateStatObj(ShelfID nShelf);
IMaterial* GetMaterialFromBaseObj(CBaseObject* pObj) const;
void InvalidateStatObj(IStatObj* pStatObj, bool bPhysics);
private:
mutable IStatObj* m_pStatObj[cShelfMax];
mutable IRenderNode* m_pRenderNode[cShelfMax];
uint64 m_RenderFlags;
int m_viewDistRatio;
int m_nCompilerFlag;
};
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Clinton, McCain emerge as comeback winners in New Hampshire primary
WASHINGTON - Democrat Hillary Clinton pulled off an unexpected narrow victory in New Hampshire on Tuesday, dramatically rescuing her bid for the White House in a tense battle with Barack Obama.
Clinton, who's fighting to become the first woman in the Oval Office, mounted a surprisingly strong showing after bracing for a second defeat following her devastating third-place showing in Iowa.
Republican John McCain also nabbed a major comeback victory, putting him solidly back in his party's nomination race.
While Obama, vying to make history as the first black U.S. president, scored big among independents and voters between 18 and 24, Clinton attracted lower-income voters and seniors and did best among voters citing the economy as their top concern.
But a big factor for Clinton was women voters, who had gone over to Obama in large numbers in Iowa. Nearly half in New Hampshire were once again supporting her, while Obama got only a third.
You can come to Germany and see how we treat our people better with paying about the same tax rate as in some states in the USA. You all saying it is going to get bad, no matter who won or lost, the United States needs to be United.
"A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself largess out of the public treasury. After that, the majority always votes for the candidate promising the most benefits with the result the democracy collapses because of the loose fiscal policy ensuing, always to be followed by a dictatorship, then a monarchy." Make no mistake; this was a vote for more handouts by the permanently dependent. Until they finish burying the Constitution, which Obama will do as fast as he can, it's still the best country in the world.
"A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself largess out of the public treasury. After that, the majority always votes for the candidate promising the most benefits with the result the democracy collapses because of the loose fiscal policy ensuing, always to be followed by a dictatorship, then a monarchy." Make no mistake; this was a vote for more handouts by the permanently dependent. Until they finish burying the Constitution, which Obama will do as fast as he can, it's still the best country in the world.
You guy make it sound like the end of the USA. It just needs politicians to meet in the middle, on all sides of the issues. I also think if the republicans would leave religion out of politics, then they would have a good chance in 2016.
You guy make it sound like the end of the USA. It just needs politicians to meet in the middle, on all sides of the issues. I also think if the republicans would leave religion out of politics, then they would have a good chance in 2016.
I personally believe that we are well on our way, look closely at Greece; I believe that could well be us in four years.
We have a president who touts getting Bin Laden and then hangs four of our own out to dry in Libya and the media by in large gives him a pass because the mere insinuation of impropriety on the administrations part is "offensive" to the President. Well, sometimes the truth hurts, and here's the truth as I understand it: The consulate was denied the security forces required to protect it despite numerous requests. In spite of using the term "terror" in his address to the nation in the White House rose garden Obama and his surrogates spent nearly the next two weeks blaming a spontaneous "protest", which never happened, that had gotten out of control over some ridiculous You Tube video. As far as I'm concerned the president can be offended all he wants to but it doesn't change the facts in the matter.
Lastly, unless everyone thinks we'll be just fine going 20+ trillion dollars in debt and maintaining trillion dollar deficits over the course of the next four years, selling more and more debt to China and devaluation our own currency by simply printing more money, then we are headed for ruins IMO.
The House Speaker and the rest of the Republicans want to keep their jobs so they'll cower in the corner with their tails tucked between their legs to protect what’s left of their genitals allowing the President to run roughshod all over them being unfettered and unchecked now that he doesn't have to worry about re-election. Obama now has more "flexibility" to lighten up on the Iran sanctions for Putin making the world a more dangerous place. I'm not real optimistic about our country's future.
That attack in Libya was not the first attack that killed Americans at an Embassy. It happened many times before and it will happen again no matter who is President. It is sad and it sucks but if these groups, terrorist or not, want to attack us, they will.
I just see how we are too far to either the left side or the right side. If we do not get back to the middle, then we will end up like Greece. The USA does not have a "Germany" to bail them out so I truly believe in being fiscal conservative. At the same time though we have to pay for the things that are and have been on the books before Obama became President, the other 10t debt.
No, I do not want more debt so we should cut the social programs and put in check and controls making sure only those who really need it get it. Still though, we have to pay and I rather see the Bush tax cuts for those making more than 250k to go back up that 3%. I just do not believe the budget can be balanced just on reducing the social programs alone.
Like I said, if we do not get to the middle, then the future of the USA will not be a good one.
That attack in Libya was not the first attack that killed Americans at an Embassy. It happened many times before and it will happen again no matter who is President. It is sad and it sucks but if these groups, terrorist or not, want to attack us, they will.
I just see how we are too far to either the left side or the right side. If we do not get back to the middle, then we will end up like Greece. The USA does not have a "Germany" to bail them out so I truly believe in being fiscal conservative. At the same time though we have to pay for the things that are and have been on the books before Obama became President, the other 10t debt.
No, I do not want more debt so we should cut the social programs and put in check and controls making sure only those who really need it get it. Still though, we have to pay and I rather see the Bush tax cuts for those making more than 250k to go back up that 3%. I just do not believe the budget can be balanced just on reducing the social programs alone.
Like I said, if we do not get to the middle, then the future of the USA will not be a good one.
Agreed, but that doesn't excuse ignoring and denying the need for additional security even after several requests for it.
I agree that the approach needs to be increased tax revenue combined with spending cuts. However, this can be done by doing away with loopholes rather than raising the tax rate which has a way of "tickling down" to those of us making under that 250k.
...And that first ten trillion you make mention of was racked up by all the other Presidents in US history combined. The last 6+ trillion is new debt racked up by Obama in just the last four years. |
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Allergan Files “Free-Speech” Complaint Against Govt
The latest in the conflict between Constitutionally granted free speech and the government’s prohibition of off-label drug discussions by pharma.
Last week, Allergan, maker of Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA), announced a suit against the US government, seeking “declaratory relief” from such long-time federally mandated off-label speech restrictions.* The complaint, filed in US District Court for the District of Columbia, specifically applies to the sharing of information about Botox Therapeutic (not Botox Cosmetic) and recent requirements of the FDA’s Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) program. In its complaint, the company is represented by Paul Clement, former Solicitor General and a current partner in the DC law firm of King & Spalding.
Allergan’s suit was filed with respect to the FDA’s REMS program for botulinum toxin products. The program was instituted this year because of postmarketing reports of toxin spread after injections for off-label conditions—namely, spasticity in children with cerebral palsy and arm spasticity in adults. In the program, the FDA requires manufacturers to create a “communication plan” that provides information to physicians about the risk of the distant spread of botulinum toxin after local injection.
But Allergan argues that the FDA’s required communication plan puts the company in a double bind—effectively mandating proactive discussions about the safety of off-label Botox Therapeutic, while simultaneously prohibiting proactive off-label discussions. Allergan claims that it cannot reasonably abide by the FDA’s REMS program for Botox Therapeutic (ie, “proactively provide comprehensive information to physicians about these off-label uses [emphasis added]”) without fear of prosecution. The company writes, “Allergan seeks a judgment that would permit it to provide currently available and truthful information to doctors for common off-label uses of [Botox].”
In a conference call on Friday, Allergan’s General Counsel, Douglas Ingram, provided additional information about the complaint and fielded questions. Ingram stressed that the company’s suit applies to the provision of “truthful,” “nonmisleading,” and “comprehensive” information about the off-label uses of Botox Therapeutic. Ingram would not comment on a recent investigation of the company by the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, which issued a subpoena in March to the California-based firm regarding the alleged off-label promotion of Botox for headache. Both Ingram and Allergan CEO, David Pyott, stressed that the company’s current complaint does not relate to alleged past activities. Ingram also declined to comment on Pfizer’s recent record-breaking $2.3-billion settlement with the government concerning off-label drug promotion.
* Mandated by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938. The FDCA dictates that an approved drug is “misbranded,” if it is marketed (in interstate commerce) for an unapproved use. The act stipulates that the product’s approved label, in this case, does not provide “adequate directions for use.”
A native East Tennessean, Barbara Martin is a formerly practicing, board-certified neurologist who received her BS (psychology, summa cum laude) and MD from Duke University before completing her postgraduate training (internship, residency, fellowship) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She has worked in academia, private practice, medical publishing, drug market research, and continuing medical education (CME). For the last 3 years, she has worked in a freelance capacity as a medical writer, analyst, and consultant. Follow Dr. Barbara Martin on Google + and Twitter. |
The Benefits of App-Based Mobile Research
Mobile Research: The Next Chapter
Research has certainly come a long way. From in-person interviews, to mailers, to phone centers; researchers have always been quick to harness new technologies. Yes, we still get the occasional phone survey, but research has largely relocated to the internet.
In the past, joining an online survey panel became a great way to make a few extra bucks and researchers gained direct access to respondents. But, these traditional panels aren’t without issues–
They tend to have a shallow reach, and it is difficult to fill them with a truly representative sample.
Their panelist can be “professional” survey takers, who know they are taking part in research.
Clever respondents can game the system, and commit fraud which hurts the value of your data.
To avoid these issues, many researchers are turning to mobile research. Mobile is the next chapter; and what better way to reach people than with the apps they use everyday?
Mobile research conducted with app-recruited respondents has many benefits. Here are just a few:
Broad Reach
Research done through mobile apps has been proven to reach a broad and diverse set of respondents. Everyone is plugged in. PEW research found that more than 95% of adults in the US have a cellphone, and the majority of those are smartphones.
Adults are also spending more and more time on those devices. People are spending almost twice as many hours on digital devices than they were in 2008, with more than half of that growth on mobile.
More people are spending more time on their phones, and this represents a great opportunity in research. We no longer have to rely on hand-picked or self-selecting groups of respondents that don’t represent the public’s real views. Since apps are so widely used, we can harness their broad reach to get our surveys into the hands of real people.
Professional Panelists vs App Survey-Takers
Respondents on traditional survey panels tend to take survey after survey. We all know that practice makes perfect, but with data you don’t want perfect; you want the truth. Many “professional panelists” are able to navigate questions more intelligently and manipulate the process to gain rewards. This sometimes leads to insincere results.
In comparison, app survey-takers are often new to the process and only take surveys every so often. These respondents tend to put more thought into how they answer, and are often more expressive. The experience of participating in research is still novel, and so their responses are more natural.
Virtual Rewards Means Less Fraud
Respondents taking surveys through mobile apps are awarded virtual rewards, such as in-game items or virtual currency. They are rewarded instantly, so there is no waiting for a monthly pay-out or gift card to come in the mail.
Instant in-app rewards are a great incentive, because they harness the power of useful (and sometimes addictive!) apps, while discouraging fraud. When the reward can only be spent in the app, people are much less likely to game the system.
Good News for Research
This new approach provides access to groups of people who were difficult to engage before, allows us to engage those users in a more natural way, and cuts down on fraud. This is great news for researchers who can use mobile app-recruited respondents to avoid the issues inherent in traditional panels. If you are interested in seeing the results for yourself email us, or go DIY with our easy to use tool. |
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
Breaking Her Stunned And Traumatized Silence
Quick roundup - US initial claims continue to bounce around frenetically, but that is because of seasonal adjustment. Actual claims, allowing for the Thanksgiving delay in processing, are pretty steady. They are not very different from the prior year's. This is the current release, and with it I grumpily concede that claims are in the 380s rather than the 370s where I wanted them to be. While not dire, this is an unfavorable development.All-important inventories to sales ratios - Total business remains where it has been cycling, which obscures the unhappy fact that the reason we are seeing the slow down in production-type PMIs is that it is cycling - businesses are notching down employment in order to keep it cycling. The forward impetus you get by looking at wholesalers, and there we get news of another downward notch. Again, not dire, but again, unfavorable.Wholesalers adjust their buys so that inventory doesn't accumulate too much, which then passes through to manufacturers.Retail sales for November were okay, but not if you were a department store or a grocery chain operator. There is an obvious slowing in YoY gains for retail sales. Table 2 gives you rolling three month comparisons YoY and for the previous 3 months. The YoY is now 4.3%, but the previous 3 months is 2%. This data is not price-adjusted, of course. There is a relatively high current error in this report for each month's data, but the three-month totals should have much less variance. Grocery store sales dropped in November in comparison to October, which is a sign that consumers aren't that flush. Food spending dropped in Q4 last year as well; consumers cut their food expenditures to pay for other spending. This, btw, is the biggest single indicator that we are in a recession, and it is truly an amazing one, due to the continued expansion of the SNAP (food stamp) program. It is Table 2.3.6, real-dollar food and beverages purchased for off-premises consumption, and since Q2 2011 it has not moved. But the population has increased and our subsidy for food has increased. SNAP expenditures continue to rise by month, and they are roughly equivalent to a 1.5% payroll tax cut.
In fiscal year 2012, we spent 74.6 billion on SNAP, which is 9% of the total annualized BEA reported off-premises food consumption. (Table 2.3.5). In comparison, in fiscal year 2008 we spent 34.6 billion versus 740 billion total, or 4.7%. If this doesn't scare you witless, nothing will. Your mind is gone. You have exited the reality highway. You have achieved the nirvana of total mental drift, and you are floating in a warm sea of disassociation. There is also WIC, which at 4.8 billion in FY 2012 gets us to more like 9.5% of basic food expenditures.All this money, and the increasing population is buying less food per capita? This is Japanese-style deflation. The following BEA-generated chart shows CURRENT-dollar food trends:
It might be time to stop importing immigrants that need government subsidies to feed themselves. All we are doing is crushing the working-class population into the ground. In this context, it's easy to see why the Fed is launching a Treasury bond-buying program, which at an annual total of 540 billion, would amount to funding close to half the fiscal year 2012 federal deficit. But the reality is that any measure which does not restore the ability of the general population to buy food at at least a continuous per-capita level is doomed to fail as an economic stimulus. I do have one favorable thing to say of MMT versus current more mainstream economics - the MMTers generally do seem to really get that a theoretical increase in the money supply does not equate to an actual increase in the money supply. You can dump "money" into the system all day long, but without a circulating mechanism, the "money" does not exist in fact. Another aspect of our current future expectations is that GASB is gradually tightening up the standards for government pensions. The current change in standards will fully take effect in 2014, and it will force higher contribution levels for government pensions, which will further cramp a lot of state and local governmental budgets. Of course there is a loophole which would allow and indeed force marginally funded plans to use a higher discount rate for the first-pass calculation in order to avoid the forced low-end discount rate. But some plans don't have this option, and this should be an adventure in fiscal reality.
Well, I could write more, but I think I have come to the conclusion that the best way to proceed is to focus on real money supply in the context of theory and evidence. We can discuss what I think is happening to it, what MMT thinks it is, and what the Fed thinks it is doing to it!
We've gone to the lowest price food goods we can go...next stop is the dumpster behind the store...lol. Probably should've started there, the trip would've been shorter.I look forward to seeing your take on the MMT'ers and their (nominal versus real) financial prestidigitation. It's a neat trick, their use of operational identities as their proof of "theory" while unmooring the feedback between the nominal and the real economy. Global 3-card monte...AnonPA
TJ, I think you're right. Most of the people I know, myself included, are in a state of low confidence. Lots of money in CDs, MMAs, bonds, under the mattresses, and in gold/silver.
IMO, a restoration of confidence would release a torrent of investing and spending. Only one thing standing in its way - government policy. The regulations to strangle coal, tight formation fracking, and even regular oil/gas production are now ready to go.
A small businessman of my acquaintance has a big cash hoard. He's waiting for something that gives him the confidence to put it to work. Imagine that multiplied by millions of small businesses. Sure, it could cause another bubble. But that would be a nice problem to have compared to another four years of stagnation.
Jimmy - it's not clear that the Fed alone can produce inflation, but your comments point out why some of the Fed Heads are worried about inflation. Once the fire starts, at 4 Trillion in how does the Fed get out? Trying to pull that much money out of the economy could only be done over a period of years, so likely the Fed would raise rates. It would be messy to say the least, and very resistant to attempts at calibration.
Of course, our problems are not likely to clear up so one may doubt an explosion of confidence.
The biggest fallacy of MMT, I don’t even know why we are talking about this, is that all the money printing goes to bonds first to finance government spending. If money printing is so good then just print it and deposit it to the US Treasury’s bank account at the Federal Reserve Bank. That goes for all the other 12 central banks that are printing. Just think of all the world resources that go into managing all that debt (and all that trauma) that could be diverted to more productive uses.
I guess as long as the Velocity of money is not zero the more the Fed pumps in the more it should help the economy. That said I think the velocity of money may be structurally zero.
As I've commented before we've passed the tipping point with the reelection of Obama. The class warfare he preaches will do nothing but widen the gulf between the haves and have nots. Pity. As in the "Only Nixon can go to China" theme he could sort out spending and entitlements but he's too wrapped up in the hate the rich meme to see the light or seize the opportunity.
Obama doesn't realize that Fed stimulus actually widens the income gap. He can try to ram through tax increases for the top 10%, but if he doesn't get the budget balanced and federal regulation/control reduced (and he is incapable of such) then there will be no choice but more Fed money printing which essentially undoes any income gap compression the tax increases would enable. |
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Apple stores your Siri queries for up to two years
Apple keeps your Siri data in its servers for up to two years, it has been revealed.
Apple keeps your Siri data in its servers for up to two years, it has been revealed.
Apple spokesperson Trudy Muller told Wired that the company only collects Siri voice clips, which can include questions, messages and other commands, in order to improve the voice-activated personal assistant that was launched with the iPhone 4S in 2011. "Our customers' privacy is very important to us," she said, adding that Apple takes steps to ensure that the data is kept anonymous.
Wired explains that, when a user speaks to Siri, the voice-clip gets sent to Apple's data farm for analysis. Apple creates a random string of numbers to represent the user, therefore keeping their identity anonymous. Each time that user speaks to Siri, the same string of numbers (which is not an Apple ID or email address) will be associated to the voice clips collected.
After six months, Apple "disassociates" the number from the voice recording, but can keep the file for up to 18 more months in order to carry out further testing and help improve Siri, Muller said.
"Apple may keep anonymised Siri data for up to two years," Muller added. "If a user turns Siri off, both identifiers are deleted immediately along with any associated data."
You can turn Siri off on your supported iOS device by going to Settings > General > Siri.
While its understandable that Apple would want to keep Siri data in order to improve the service, American Civil Liberties Union lawyer Nicole Ozer says that Apple should make it clear to users that this is the case in its Siri FAQ, with a link to the Siri Privacy policy. At present, users can only find the Siri Privacy policy within the settings of an iPad or iPhone, so they aren't made aware of Apple's storage of voice clips until after purchasing an iOS device.
"There is no good reason for Apple not to include information about privacy practices on their Siri FAQ page," Ozer told Wired, adding that, while data is anonymous, "what you say to Siri could reveal sensitive things about you, your family, or business."
Gigaom's Erica Ogg highlights that Apple's two years of data storage is longer than Yahoo, Microsoft and Google's, all of which retain search data for 18 months.
How do you feel about Apple's storage of Siri data? Let us know in the comments section below, or on Twitter. |
Viktor Pimenov
Vaynakh Television
March 11, 1996, in Grozny, Russia
Pimenov, a cameraman for Vaynakh Television, a Chechen station supported by Moscow-backed forces, was fatally shot in the back by a sniper positioned on the roof of a 16-story building in Grozny, the Chechen capital. Pimenov had been filming the devastation caused by the March 6-9 raid on the city. |
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Nha Trang is a seaside town, also the capital city of Khanh Hoa Province – on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. Nha Trang is becoming increasingly popular in recent years because of its pristine beach, best scuba diving center of Vietnam as well as lots of interesting places and delicious food to enjoy.
08h30: Pick-up at the hotel. Transfer to the National Oceanographic Institute, where performances various sea creatures. It was built at the begin of the century by French.
09h30: Visit Bao Dai Villa, it was built on the hill and surrounded by the poetic scenery.
10h00: Visit Long Son pagoda with the white huge Buhhda statue on the top of Trai Thuy hill, Ponagar tower a typical historic building of Cham people, Chong Ptomontory which is a beautiful sightseeing.
12h30: Have lunch and relax. Then you will soak and relax in Thap Ba Hot Mineral Spring Center (pay ticket which enjoy Mud Bath for yourself)
15h30: Shopping at Dam Market. Then you have a chance to listen about Nha Trang history at The Second of April Square, take photo with Tram Huong Tower and Opera House. Take an over view of Nha Trang city from the hight of Tram Huong Tower. |
Five Crazy Headlines: Babies for sale, a DUI hood ornament and a cartoon getaway van
How much is a baby worth nowadays? In China, one was enough to buy a new iPhone and a motorbike.
A young couple were arrested in China after they sold their 18-day-old baby to a man they met through the Chinese messaging app QQ. The couple planned on using the money from the sale to buy several different items including a motorbike and an iPhone.
The 19-year-old father was sentenced by a judge to three years in jail, while the underage mother of the baby received a two and a half year suspended sentence since she had not yet completed her schooling.
After hearing about the arrests of the parents, the man who bought the baby turned himself in to authorities, but it is unclear at this time if he has been sentenced to jail time. The baby is now being raised by the sister of the buyer, as the judge determined that the conditions the birth parents currently faced were too difficult for raising a child.
At a city-run pregnancy seminar, the mayor of Tangerang City, Indonesia gave expectant mothers a warning.
Feeding babies instant noodles or milk formula will make them gay.
Arief R. Wismansyah explained that because parents today are so busy that they feed their babies instant foods and formula, it has a negative impact on children’s development. He added that it is because of this that there have recently been more gay people.
Homosexuality is not widely accepted in Indonesia, but it is also not illegal except for in the province of Aceh, which follows Sharia law.
Source: DNA India
No officer, I’m not drunk. It’s a hood ornament!
If you are drunk and try to drive, just know you aren’t as subtle as you think you are.
Recently an officer in Roselle, Illinois pulled over and arrested a man for driving under the influence.
The officer suspected something was wrong when he saw a car driving along with a 15-foot-tall tree stuck in the front grill. When he got closer he noticed the airbags had been deployed inside the car. He then arrested the man for DUI. His case is still pending.
A video of the incident was posted on the department’s Facebook page, where it has now been shared almost 20,000 times.
Source: NBC Chicago
A couple dollars for you and a couple million dollars for me
Brothers James and Bob Stocklas hit it big recently, when they combined to win $291,000,007 from the Florida lottery.
James won the $291 million Powerball jackpot. Bob won $7.
James Stocklas, a judge from Pennsylvania, was eating breakfast at his favorite restaurant when he discovered he had won the jackpot. To celebrate his winnings, he paid for the meal of everyone in the restaurant at the time.
To commemorate the pair of winners, the Florida State Lottery also printed off a full-size winner’s check for Bob’s $7 prize.
Source: CNN
Like, zoinks! The cops are after us!
A 51-year-old woman in Redding, California is being sought after by police after she led them on a high-speed chase last week in a van painted up to look like the Mystery Machine from the Scooby-Doo cartoons.
Sharon Kay Turman was wanted for violating her probation when an officer from the Redding Police Department tried to pull her over.
Turman then led police on a high-speed chase, speeding through major roads and highways before running a red light and crashing into four cars. She managed to continue driving after the crash, and later abandoned her van and fled on foot. |
We are excited that you will be attending the Madison Mission Trip! The trip will be exciting opportunity for participants to strengthen their relationship with Jesus, step out of their comfort zone, learn the needs of the Madison area, serve our community and have fellowship with members of all three church sites. It is a four day mission trip in our own backyard from Sunday, April 13th to Wednesday, April 16th. Everyone is welcome- young, old, families, couples, singles. Whether you have gifts to share, or you're not sure how God can use you in Madison, you are welcome to join us on this adventure!
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AppId=netbox
AppMutex=NetBox
AppName=NetBox plugin for Far2/Far3
AppPublisher=Michael Lukashov
AppPublisherURL=https://github.com/michaellukashov/Far-NetBox
AppSupportURL=http://forum.farmanager.com/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=6638
AppUpdatesURL=http://plugring.farmanager.com/plugin.php?pid=859&l=en
VersionInfoCompany=Michael Lukashov
VersionInfoDescription=Setup for NetBox plugin for Far2/Far3 {#Version}
VersionInfoVersion={#Major}.{#Minor}.{#Rev}.{#Build}
VersionInfoTextVersion={#Version}
VersionInfoCopyright=(c) 2011-{#YEAR} Michael Lukashov
DefaultDirName={pf}\Far Manager\Plugins\{#PluginSubDirName}
UsePreviousAppDir=false
DisableProgramGroupPage=true
LicenseFile=licence.setup
; UninstallDisplayIcon={app}\winscp.ico
OutputDir={#OUTPUT_DIR}
DisableStartupPrompt=yes
AppVersion={#Version}
AppVerName=NetBox plugin for Far2/Far3 {#Version}
OutputBaseFilename=FarNetBox-{#Major}.{#Minor}.{#Rev}_Far2_Far3_x86_x64
Compression=lzma2/ultra
SolidCompression=yes
PrivilegesRequired=none
Uninstallable=no
MinVersion=5.1
DisableDirPage=yes
; AlwaysShowDirOnReadyPage=yes
ArchitecturesInstallIn64BitMode=x64
[Types]
Name: full; Description: "Full installation"
; Name: compact; Description: "Compact installation"
Name: custom; Description: "Custom installation"; Flags: iscustom
; Languages: en ru
[Components]
Name: main_far2_x86; Description: "NetBox for Far2/x86"; Types: full custom; check: IsFar2X86Installed
Name: main_far2_x64; Description: "NetBox for Far2/x64"; Types: full custom; check: IsWin64 and IsFar3X64Installed
Name: main_far3_x86; Description: "NetBox for Far3/x86"; Types: full custom; check: IsFar3X86Installed
Name: main_far3_x64; Description: "NetBox for Far3/x64"; Types: full custom; check: IsWin64 and IsFar3X64Installed
; Name: pageant; Description: "Pageant (SSH authentication agent)"; Types: full
; Name: puttygen; Description: "PuTTYgen (key generator)"; Types: full
[Files]
Source: "{#FileSourceMain_Far2x86}"; DestName: "NetBox.dll"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin2X86Dir}"; Components: main_far2_x86; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceMain_Far2x64}"; DestName: "NetBox.dll"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin2X64Dir}"; Components: main_far2_x64; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceMain_Far3x86}"; DestName: "NetBox.dll"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin3X86Dir}"; Components: main_far3_x86; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceMain_Far3x64}"; DestName: "NetBox.dll"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin3X64Dir}"; Components: main_far3_x64; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceEng}"; DestName: "NetBoxEng.lng"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin2X86Dir}"; Components: main_far2_x86; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceEng}"; DestName: "NetBoxEng.lng"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin2X64Dir}"; Components: main_far2_x64; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceEng}"; DestName: "NetBoxEng.lng"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin3X86Dir}"; Components: main_far3_x86; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceEng}"; DestName: "NetBoxEng.lng"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin3X64Dir}"; Components: main_far3_x64; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceRus}"; DestName: "NetBoxRus.lng"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin2X86Dir}"; Components: main_far2_x86; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceRus}"; DestName: "NetBoxRus.lng"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin2X64Dir}"; Components: main_far2_x64; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceRus}"; DestName: "NetBoxRus.lng"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin3X86Dir}"; Components: main_far3_x86; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceRus}"; DestName: "NetBoxRus.lng"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin3X64Dir}"; Components: main_far3_x64; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceChangeLog}"; DestName: "ChangeLog"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin2X86Dir}"; Components: main_far2_x86; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceChangeLog}"; DestName: "ChangeLog"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin2X64Dir}"; Components: main_far2_x64; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceChangeLog}"; DestName: "ChangeLog"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin3X86Dir}"; Components: main_far3_x86; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceChangeLog}"; DestName: "ChangeLog"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin3X64Dir}"; Components: main_far3_x64; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceReadmeEng}"; DestName: "README.md"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin2X86Dir}"; Components: main_far2_x86; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceReadmeEng}"; DestName: "README.md"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin2X64Dir}"; Components: main_far2_x64; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceReadmeEng}"; DestName: "README.md"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin3X86Dir}"; Components: main_far3_x86; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceReadmeEng}"; DestName: "README.md"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin3X64Dir}"; Components: main_far3_x64; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceReadmeRu}"; DestName: "README.RU.md"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin2X86Dir}"; Components: main_far2_x86; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceReadmeRu}"; DestName: "README.RU.md"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin2X64Dir}"; Components: main_far2_x64; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceReadmeRu}"; DestName: "README.RU.md"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin3X86Dir}"; Components: main_far3_x86; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceReadmeRu}"; DestName: "README.RU.md"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin3X64Dir}"; Components: main_far3_x64; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceLicense}"; DestName: "LICENSE.txt"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin2X86Dir}"; Components: main_far2_x86; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceLicense}"; DestName: "LICENSE.txt"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin2X64Dir}"; Components: main_far2_x64; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceLicense}"; DestName: "LICENSE.txt"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin3X86Dir}"; Components: main_far3_x86; Flags: ignoreversion
Source: "{#FileSourceLicense}"; DestName: "LICENSE.txt"; DestDir: "{code:GetPlugin3X64Dir}"; Components: main_far3_x64; Flags: ignoreversion
; Source: "{#PUTTY_SOURCE_DIR}\LICENCE"; DestDir: "{code:GetPluginX86Dir}\PuTTY"; Components: main_x86 pageant puttygen; Flags: ignoreversion
; Source: "{#PUTTY_SOURCE_DIR}\LICENCE"; DestDir: "{code:GetPluginX64Dir}\PuTTY"; Components: main_x64 pageant puttygen; Flags: ignoreversion
; Source: "{#PUTTY_SOURCE_DIR}\putty.hlp"; DestDir: "{code:GetPluginX86Dir}\PuTTY"; Components: main_x86 pageant puttygen; Flags: ignoreversion
; Source: "{#PUTTY_SOURCE_DIR}\putty.hlp"; DestDir: "{code:GetPluginX64Dir}\PuTTY"; Components: main_x64 pageant puttygen; Flags: ignoreversion
; Source: "{#PUTTY_SOURCE_DIR}\pageant.exe"; DestDir: "{code:GetPluginX86Dir}\PuTTY"; Components: main_x86 pageant; Flags: ignoreversion
; Source: "{#PUTTY_SOURCE_DIR}\pageant.exe"; DestDir: "{code:GetPluginX64Dir}\PuTTY"; Components: main_x64 pageant; Flags: ignoreversion
; Source: "{#PUTTY_SOURCE_DIR}\puttygen.exe"; DestDir: "{code:GetPluginX86Dir}\PuTTY"; Components: main_x86 puttygen; Flags: ignoreversion
; Source: "{#PUTTY_SOURCE_DIR}\puttygen.exe"; DestDir: "{code:GetPluginX64Dir}\PuTTY"; Components: main_x64 puttygen; Flags: ignoreversion
[InstallDelete]
[Code]
var
InputDirsPage: TInputDirWizardPage;
function GetFar2X86InstallDir(): String;
var
InstallDir: String;
begin
if RegQueryStringValue(HKLM, 'Software\Far2', 'InstallDir', InstallDir) or
RegQueryStringValue(HKCU, 'Software\Far2', 'InstallDir', InstallDir) then
begin
Result := InstallDir;
end;
end;
function GetFar2X64InstallDir(): String;
var
InstallDir: String;
begin
if RegQueryStringValue(HKCU, 'Software\Far2', 'InstallDir_x64', InstallDir) or
RegQueryStringValue(HKLM, 'Software\Far2', 'InstallDir_x64', InstallDir) then
begin
Result := InstallDir;
end;
end;
function IsFar2X86Installed(): Boolean;
begin
Result := GetFar2X86InstallDir() <> '';
end;
function IsFar2X64Installed(): Boolean;
begin
Result := GetFar2X64InstallDir() <> '';
end;
function GetDefaultFar2X86Dir(): String;
var
InstallDir: String;
begin
InstallDir := GetFar2X86InstallDir();
if InstallDir <> '' then
begin
Result := AddBackslash(InstallDir) + 'Plugins\{#PluginSubDirName}';
end
else
begin
Result := ExpandConstant('{pf}\Far2\Plugins\{#PluginSubDirName}');
end;
end;
function GetDefaultFar2X64Dir(): String;
var
InstallDir: String;
begin
InstallDir := GetFar2X64InstallDir();
if InstallDir <> '' then
begin
Result := AddBackslash(InstallDir) + 'Plugins\{#PluginSubDirName}';
end
else
begin
Result := ExpandConstant('{pf}\Far2\Plugins\{#PluginSubDirName}');
end;
end;
function GetPlugin2X86Dir(Param: String): String;
begin
Result := InputDirsPage.Values[0];
end;
function GetPlugin2X64Dir(Param: String): String;
begin
Result := InputDirsPage.Values[1];
end;
function GetFar3X86InstallDir(): String;
var
InstallDir: String;
begin
if RegQueryStringValue(HKLM, 'Software\Far Manager', 'InstallDir', InstallDir) or
RegQueryStringValue(HKCU, 'Software\Far Manager', 'InstallDir', InstallDir) then
begin
Result := InstallDir;
end;
end;
function GetFar3X64InstallDir(): String;
var
InstallDir: String;
begin
if RegQueryStringValue(HKLM, 'Software\Far Manager', 'InstallDir_x64', InstallDir) or
RegQueryStringValue(HKCU, 'Software\Far Manager', 'InstallDir_x64', InstallDir) then
begin
Result := InstallDir;
end;
end;
function IsFar3X86Installed(): Boolean;
begin
Result := GetFar3X86InstallDir() <> '';
end;
function IsFar3X64Installed(): Boolean;
begin
Result := GetFar3X64InstallDir() <> '';
end;
function GetDefaultFar3X86Dir(): String;
var
InstallDir: String;
begin
InstallDir := GetFar3X86InstallDir();
if InstallDir <> '' then
begin
Result := AddBackslash(InstallDir) + 'Plugins\{#PluginSubDirName}';
end
else
begin
Result := ExpandConstant('{pf}\Far Manager\Plugins\{#PluginSubDirName}');
end;
end;
function GetDefaultFar3X64Dir(): String;
var
InstallDir: String;
begin
InstallDir := GetFar3X64InstallDir();
if InstallDir <> '' then
begin
Result := AddBackslash(InstallDir) + 'Plugins\{#PluginSubDirName}';
end
else
begin
Result := ExpandConstant('{pf}\Far Manager\Plugins\{#PluginSubDirName}');
end;
end;
function GetPlugin3X86Dir(Param: String): String;
begin
Result := InputDirsPage.Values[2];
end;
function GetPlugin3X64Dir(Param: String): String;
begin
Result := InputDirsPage.Values[3];
end;
procedure CreateTheWizardPage;
begin
// Input dirs
InputDirsPage := CreateInputDirPage(wpSelectComponents,
'Select plugin location', 'Where plugin should be installed?',
'Plugin will be installed in the following folder(s).'#13#10#13#10 +
'To continue, click Next. If you would like to select a different folder, click Browse.',
False, 'Plugin folder');
InputDirsPage.Add('Far2/x86 plugin location:');
InputDirsPage.Values[0] := GetDefaultFar2X86Dir();
InputDirsPage.Add('Far2/x64 plugin location:');
InputDirsPage.Values[1] := GetDefaultFar2X64Dir();
InputDirsPage.Add('Far3/x86 plugin location:');
InputDirsPage.Values[2] := GetDefaultFar3X86Dir();
InputDirsPage.Add('Far3/x64 plugin location:');
InputDirsPage.Values[3] := GetDefaultFar3X64Dir();
end;
procedure SetupInputDirs();
begin
InputDirsPage.Edits[0].Enabled := IsComponentSelected('main_far2_x86');
InputDirsPage.Buttons[0].Enabled := IsComponentSelected('main_far2_x86');
InputDirsPage.PromptLabels[0].Enabled := IsComponentSelected('main_far2_x86');
// InputDirsPage.Edits[1].Visible := IsWin64();
// InputDirsPage.Buttons[1].Visible := IsWin64();
// InputDirsPage.PromptLabels[1].Visible := IsWin64();
InputDirsPage.Edits[1].Enabled := IsComponentSelected('main_far2_x64');
InputDirsPage.Buttons[1].Enabled := IsComponentSelected('main_far2_x64');
InputDirsPage.PromptLabels[1].Enabled := IsComponentSelected('main_far2_x64');
InputDirsPage.Edits[2].Enabled := IsComponentSelected('main_far3_x86');
InputDirsPage.Buttons[2].Enabled := IsComponentSelected('main_far3_x86');
InputDirsPage.PromptLabels[2].Enabled := IsComponentSelected('main_far3_x86');
// InputDirsPage.Edits[3].Visible := IsWin64();
// InputDirsPage.Buttons[3].Visible := IsWin64();
// InputDirsPage.PromptLabels[3].Visible := IsWin64();
InputDirsPage.Edits[3].Enabled := IsComponentSelected('main_far3_x64');
InputDirsPage.Buttons[3].Enabled := IsComponentSelected('main_far3_x64');
InputDirsPage.PromptLabels[3].Enabled := IsComponentSelected('main_far3_x64');
end;
function NextButtonClick(CurPageID: Integer): Boolean;
begin
if CurPageID = wpWelcome then
begin
// SetupComponents();
end
else
if CurPageID = wpSelectComponents then
begin
SetupInputDirs();
end
else
if CurPageID = InputDirsPage.ID then
begin
WizardForm.DirEdit.Text := InputDirsPage.Values[0];
end;
Result := True;
end;
function BackButtonClick(CurPageID: Integer): Boolean;
begin
// MsgBox('CurPageID: ' + IntToStr(CurPageID), mbInformation, mb_Ok);
if CurPageID = InputDirsPage.ID then
begin
// SetupComponents();
end;
if CurPageID = wpReady then
begin
SetupInputDirs();
end;
Result := True;
end;
procedure InitializeWizard();
begin
// Custom wizard page
CreateTheWizardPage;
WizardForm.LicenseAcceptedRadio.Checked := True;
end;
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/* fre:ac - free audio converter
* Copyright (C) 2001-2020 Robert Kausch <robert.kausch@freac.org>
*
* This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or
* modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as
* published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of
* the License, or (at your option) any later version.
*
* THIS PACKAGE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR
* IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED
* WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. */
#include <dialogs/config/configcomponent.h>
#include <config.h>
#include <resources.h>
#ifdef __WIN32__
# include <smooth/init.win32.h>
#endif
using namespace BoCA;
using namespace BoCA::AS;
freac::ConfigComponentDialog::ConfigComponentDialog(Component *component)
{
BoCA::Config *config = BoCA::Config::Get();
BoCA::I18n *i18n = BoCA::I18n::Get();
i18n->SetContext("Configuration");
layer = component->GetConfigurationLayer();
if (layer != NIL)
{
mainWnd = new Window(component->GetName(), Point(config->GetIntValue(Config::CategorySettingsID, Config::SettingsWindowPosXID, Config::SettingsWindowPosXDefault), config->GetIntValue(Config::CategorySettingsID, Config::SettingsWindowPosYID, Config::SettingsWindowPosYDefault)) + Point(60, 60), layer->GetSize() + Size(8, 73));
mainWnd->SetRightToLeft(i18n->IsActiveLanguageRightToLeft());
mainWnd_titlebar = new Titlebar(TB_CLOSEBUTTON);
divbar = new Divider(39, OR_HORZ | OR_BOTTOM);
btn_cancel = new Button(i18n->TranslateString("Cancel"), Point(175, 29), Size());
btn_cancel->onAction.Connect(&ConfigComponentDialog::Cancel, this);
btn_cancel->SetOrientation(OR_LOWERRIGHT);
btn_ok = new Button(i18n->TranslateString("OK"), btn_cancel->GetPosition() - Point(88, 0), Size());
btn_ok->onAction.Connect(&ConfigComponentDialog::OK, this);
btn_ok->SetOrientation(OR_LOWERRIGHT);
Add(mainWnd);
mainWnd->Add(mainWnd_titlebar);
mainWnd->Add(divbar);
mainWnd->Add(btn_ok);
mainWnd->Add(btn_cancel);
mainWnd->GetMainLayer()->Add(layer);
mainWnd->SetFlags(mainWnd->GetFlags() | WF_NOTASKBUTTON | WF_MODAL);
mainWnd->SetIcon(ImageLoader::Load(String(Config::Get()->resourcesPath).Append("icons/freac.png")));
#ifdef __WIN32__
mainWnd->SetIconDirect(LoadImageA(hInstance, MAKEINTRESOURCEA(IDI_ICON), IMAGE_ICON, 0, 0, LR_DEFAULTSIZE | LR_SHARED));
#endif
}
else
{
mainWnd = NIL;
mainWnd_titlebar = NIL;
btn_cancel = NIL;
btn_ok = NIL;
divbar = NIL;
}
}
freac::ConfigComponentDialog::~ConfigComponentDialog()
{
if (layer == NIL) return;
DeleteObject(mainWnd_titlebar);
DeleteObject(mainWnd);
DeleteObject(btn_ok);
DeleteObject(btn_cancel);
DeleteObject(divbar);
}
const Error &freac::ConfigComponentDialog::ShowDialog()
{
if (layer != NIL) mainWnd->WaitUntilClosed();
else error = Error();
return error;
}
Void freac::ConfigComponentDialog::OK()
{
if (layer->SaveSettings() == Error()) return;
mainWnd->Close();
}
Void freac::ConfigComponentDialog::Cancel()
{
mainWnd->Close();
}
|
Simon Cowell Just Let Slip Which X Factor Judges Are Paid The Most!
There has always been speculation about the pay packets of the panel but Simon has just added fuel to the fire.
When it comes to judges on the X Factor, it's only the best for Simon Cowell.
The talent show boss is no stranger to coughing up the cash either, with reports he was prepared to pay Mariah Carey £1 million to appear on the panel.
With just weeks to go until X Factor returns to our screens for its thirteenth series with Simon Cowell has shed light on just how much his co-judges are being paid and even let slip that some are paid more than others.
According to the SyCo label boss, Sharon Osbourne and Nicole Scherzinger and former judge Cheryl cost him the most money they paid favourably in comparison to fellow judge Louis Walsh, who is also set to reprise his role on the panel this year.
Simon believes paying his female stars more is a pioneering move and a stark contrast to the BBC, who received backlash last month after their highest paid stars were revealed to be men.
Speaking about his female co-stars, he told The Sun: “For once this is good news. Victory. Yeah, they definitely are [paid more]. I just don’t tell Louis.”
The revealing interview also shed light on X Factor USA, which ran for two years between 2010 and 2012, as Simon confirmed he paid Britney Spears a hefty fee to appear on the panel.
Speaking about the comparison between wages, Simon explained: “If they get the money, it doesn’t matter to me whether you’re a boy or a girl. But I would say we’ve probably paid girls more money than guys over the years.”
“The truth is, in showbusiness normal circumstances, you are paid by your worth and that’s just the way it goes." |
Despite his recent legal troubles, rapper DMX received some good news yesterday (May 16), when a Maryland judge overturned a $1.5 million defamation judgment against him.
The judgment, which was handed down in January, came as a result of a defamation of character lawsuit brought against DMX by Monique Wayne.
The suit stemmed from allegations the rapper (born Earl Simmons) made during a 2006 interview with Sister 2 Sister magazine.
In the story, Simmons claimed he was raped by Wayne while staying at a hotel in Baltimore in 2003.
Simmons comments triggered a $6 million lawsuit that was filed by Wayne in Prince George’s County Circuit Court in Upper Marlboro, Md., in October 2006.
The rapper was later ordered to pay Wayne $518,400 in compensation and $1 million in punitive penalties after missing a scheduled court hearing for the case in January.
Soon after, Simmons hired The Murphy Firm, a Baltimore-based law firm, to dispute the ruling.
According to reports, the New York native was unaware that a hearing was scheduled to take place.
Despite the initial outcome, Hassan Murphy, a managing partner of The Murphy Firm, was happy to see his client vindicated by the new ruling, which was handed down by Judge Thomas P. Smith.
“Today a very large judgment was vacated by Judge Smith,” Murphy told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “The judge clearly agreed with us that Mr. Simmons was never properly notified and therefore he threw out the judgment.”
Although the overturned judgment ended Simmons’ week on a good note, the rapper is still mired in legal drama.
Earlier this month, the rapper was arrested on numerous motor vehicle charges stemming from a January incident that involved him driving 114 mph on a local highway with a suspended license.
On Thursday (May 15), Simmons pleaded not guilty to various felony drug charges and animal cruelty charges, after arriving an hour late to a court appearance in front of Maricopa County Superior Court Commissioner Lisa VandenBerg.
The court appearance followed a May 9 raid of the rappers Cave Creek, Arizona home that came after a seven month investigation into animal cruelty charges. |
Creative Worx
I am an artist whose main focus is on abstract pieces. I love to draw and doodle a design and I love to paint. I love the expression and individualism that art has given me. Art makes me happy and I truly enjoy doing it. I hope you enjoy my work! :) |
WoW Tailoring Guide 1-600
This WoW Tailoring Guide details the most efficient method of leveling Tailoring from levels 1 to 600 in the World of Warcraft. Tailoring is a primary profession (of which you can only choose two at any point in the game) and allows your character to create a variety of items such as armor, bags and clothing. Tailoring probably complements the Enchanting profession better than any other, as the items that are crafted with Tailoring can be disenchanted to provide materials for Enchanting.
Updated for WoW patch 5.2
This guide focuses on making the training path easier by using patterns that can be learned from Tailoring trainers and patterns with the most easily obtained materials.
It also looks to make the items that are Green or better quality, as these can then be disenchanted. Unless stated otherwise, all the patterns used in this guide can be purchased for a Tailoring Trainer of appropriate level.
If you’re having trouble collecting the cloth required for tailoring patterns, then take a look at the Cloth Gathering Guide for locations (with maps) of the best mobs to farm.
1Alliance players purchase from: Neii in the Traders’ Tier, The Exodar1Horde players purchase from: Deynna in The Bazaar, Silvermoon1There is also a neutral vendor to purchase from: Eiin in the Lower City, Shattrath
2This pattern grants 3 levels at a time3This pattern grants 4 levels at a time4These patterns are available to purchase for 1 x Spirit of Harmony each from vendors in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms. Vale of Eternal Blossoms is accesible after completing the quest A Celestial Experience (requires level 87)
Alliance Vendor is Raishen the Needle in the Shrine of Seven Stars
Horde Vendor is Esha the Loommaiden in the Shrine of Two Moons
Specializations
As of WoW patch 4.0.1 the tailoring specializations of Mooncloth, Shadoweave and Spellfire have been removed from the game.
I hoped you found this WoW Tailoring Leveling Guide useful and that it has helped you on your way to level 600. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think. |
--- record.c.orig 2001-08-14 20:10:46.000000000 +0800
+++ record.c 2011-09-05 15:09:11.000000000 +0800
@@ -31,14 +31,18 @@
** May 25, 2000 Ver 1.0
*/
-#include<stdio.h>
-#include<fcntl.h>
-#include<sys/types.h>
-#include<pwd.h>
-#include<ctype.h>
-#include<errno.h>
+#include <sys/types.h>
+#include <stdio.h>
+#include <stdlib.h>
+#include <unistd.h>
+#include <sys/stat.h>
+#include <fcntl.h>
+#include <pwd.h>
+#include <ctype.h>
+#include <errno.h>
-#include"record.h"
+#include "record.h"
+#include "xjump.h"
#define FS '\t' /* field separator */
|
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, Metabolic syndrome, Obesity, Insulin resistance, Liver fibrosis, NAFLD treatment Sažetak: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has, although it is a very common disorder, only relatively recently gained broader interest among physicians and scientists. Fatty liver has been documented in up to 10 to 15 percent of normal individuals and 70 to 80 percent of obese individuals. Although the pathophysiology of NAFLD is still subject to intensive research, several players and mechanisms have been suggested based on the substantial evidence. Excessive hepatocyte triglyceride accumulation resulting from insulin resistance is the first step in the proposed 'two hit' model of the pathogenesis of NAFLD. Oxidative stress resulting from mitochondrial fatty acids oxidation, NF-kappaB-dependent inflammatory cytokine expression and adipocytokines are all considered to be the potential factors causing second hits which lead to hepatocyte injury, inflammation and fibrosis. Although it was initially believed that NAFLD is a completely benign disorder, histologic follow-up studies have showed that fibrosis progression occurs in about a third of patients. A small number of patients with NAFLD eventually ends up with end-stage liver disease and even hepatocellular carcinoma. Although liver biopsy is currently the only way to confirm the NAFLD diagnosis and distinguish between fatty liver alone and NASH, no guidelines or firm recommendations can still be made as for when and in whom it is necessary. Increased physical activity, gradual weight reduction and in selected cases bariatric surgery remain the mainstay of NAFLD therapy. Studies with pharmacologic agents are showing promising results, but available data are still insufficient to make specific recommendations ; their use therefore remains highly individual. |
Artificial intelligence
Devices, machines and vehicles that are fully autonomous will become a reality during the next 20 years. The Global Digital Foundation will explore the social, legal and economic implications of this development. |
I don't have personal experience to contribute but after talking to a friend who's been through the cloth diaper routine a few times, I changed my planned "all pre-fold all the time" stance to a combo of prefold and pocket diapers.
Apparently the pockets are great for overnight, since you can stuff them with extra inserts or more absorbent inserts or whatever. She also directed me towards http://jilliansdrawers.com/ , which has a trial set where you can try out a bunch of brands before committing. As far as I can tell, brand loyalty is basically a religious issue and babies vary in how they fit a given brand, so I'm a little scared to buy a lot before trying them.
for us, pockets at night were great when i changed him during the night, but now, its all about how much stuffin i can get on his bottom at night, and layers of prefolds are more effective, and i throw a sheet of microfleece over it to act like the stay dry of a pocket. Of course i couldn't shell out for the hitech pocket stuffin, and just stuff my pockets with prefolds. that said, they are my diaper bag, out and about diapers, all three of them.
For out and about I really like my Bummis wet bag - I have a size small, which is 10" x 12" and just right for about three medium sized prefolds, but you can get bigger ones if you use pockets or want it to hold more. I like it because it has a zipper, and the handle unsnaps so I can hang it on something if I need to.
I got wet bags from SnuggyBaby on Etsy, but they have their own website you can order from, too. Here are the wet bags. I haven't used them yet (stillllllllll pregnant), but they seem really well made and come in some super cute patterns (which is kind of pointless, but I'm a sucker for cute fabric).
I have a diaper sprayer, but again: haven't used it yet. I don't know why I keep posting in this thread when I don't actually have anyone to diaper yet.
i have that exact diaper sprayer. i didn't worry too much about breastfeeding poops since they were pure liquid, but once he started eating solids it came in handy. the only thing is the pressure is REALLY touchy, and if you aren't careful you're going to get backsprayed with poo water...
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I saw (but didn't actually read) an article about the dangers of diaper sprayers. I think because of strangulation risks. If you have one or plan to get one I would read it. I think I saw it on the diaper junction blog. I am not saying not to use one but I see the potential hazard, so make sure you have the bathroom door baby proofed.
I got wet bags from SnuggyBaby on Etsy, but they have their own website you can order from, too. Here are the wet bags. I haven't used them yet (stillllllllll pregnant), but they seem really well made and come in some super cute patterns (which is kind of pointless, but I'm a sucker for cute fabric).
Oh my! I love it! I'm of huge fan of fabric and paper for that matter with design. I actually have the fabric for the "Tranquil Leaves Wet Bag" as a camera bag that I bought on Etsy.
i don't have a sprayer- i dunk diapers in the toilet or shake of more solid poops into the toilet. I used to use a scraper, but in the last move, it disappeared (it was a golden cake scraper i picked up at a thrift store, i could replace it, but i'm to cheap and lazy). as they said, until they start solids, you don't need to worry about it. I also figure it keeps me washing my hands, which i should do anyway.
oh, and on the cheap and lazy note, for diapering out and about i keep a couple plastic shopping bags in the zippered compartment of my backpack for wet bags.
What is your night time set-up? I've been using Nature's Best disposables at night, because they're easier when I'm half asleep and because, now that he's sleeping for more than 2 hours at a time, I don't want a wet diaper against his skin. But lately it seems we have a poop leak every night--poop goes up his back, through his pajamas, and onto my sheets. I never have leaks when he's in cloth, so disposables are actually turning out to be more work. Plus they smell bad. I want to make the switch to cloth at night, so I ordered some fleece-lined hemp doublers. Most nights he's not pooping until 4 or 5am (I think) so if he's in the same diaper 10pm-4am, he's not sitting in poop. Green Mountain Diapers recommends wool for overnight, but obviously I'd like to avoid that. Do you have special covers for nighttime, or do you just use your regular covers with extra absorbency inside?
I only had two covers that were Nikky brand. I always saved them for night time because they were bullet proof and fully breathable poly. They run about $14.00 new and worth ever single penny. Nikkys have been around since the early 80's and rival any of todays brands. I would highly receommend trying one for nightime.
my two sons never pooped during the night, but they pee'd twice as much as my daughter and nursed every 1-2 hours untile the bitter end. I swear I birthed little piggies. The nikkys were great.
I noticed turd through the window of the front-load washer while I was running a load of diapers last night. My husband kindly disposed of it. I guess I need to start making sure all the disposable liners have been flushed. I don't know how that one got past us. ;p
I noticed turd through the window of the front-load washer while I was running a load of diapers last night. My husband kindly disposed of it. I guess I need to start making sure all the disposable liners have been flushed. I don't know how that one got past us. ;p
Hahaha! I couldn't help but get a mental picture of Mr. Hanky the Christmas Poo from South Park when I read this. Not helpful at all, but it gave me a hearty laugh...On a more helpful note, I really love my Maxwell Designs Diaper Bag, Wet Bag and Changing Pad. My wet bag sounds exactly like what Poopie B described. Also, if you are interested, the Maxwell Designs chic will match your changing pad, diaper bag and wet bag, if you are into that sort of thing. Linky http://tootsntots.com/main/shop/categor ... l-designs/I got the XL and to be honest, I could have gotten by with the L or M.
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Like Mel I have the Maxwell gear - bag, change pad and wetbag. Mine match because I am into that sorta thing ;) I do love that it zips from a mess containing perspective, but I actually like one of the other bags I have from http://www.applecheeks.com better (it's drawstring style) because I find it easier to load diapers into without getting my hands messy. And maybe it's just me, but I've found having more than 1 wetbag to be pretty beneficial, as sometimes we have crazy weekends and I don't have time to wash one or wait for it to dry before we have to head out again.
For overnight, we actually put one of our applecheeks inserts into one of our BumGenius AIO diapers and have never had a leak. We were getting all kinds of leaks with every other combination we tried (we have pockets, the Bumgenius, and a bunch of fitteds with covers - were never into prefolds) but I think we have hit the jackpot.
I thought this was a useful page: http://www.esbaby.net/whatdoineed.htm I am still pregnant myself but just spent a good part of the weekend navigating this and interrogating my cloth diapering friends!
Things I have learned:- one-size diapers are great, and eventually if I like them I plan to use a mix of one size Fuzzibunz and Flip system. (with flip cloth inserts most of the time and maybe disposable inserts when we travel).. HOWEVER, even my friend with giant babies finds that her kids don't fit well into "one size" diapers until they're a little over 10 lbs, so it's good to have some newborn or small diapers to span that 7-12 lb range. (Assuming you plan to have big babies - my mom and MIL churned 'em out in the 7.5-10+ range so I'm not too worried about fitting a 5lber myself!) From reading around it does sound like the Flip diapers can possibly be used with larger newborns, but I've decided to get plenty of NB options just in case.
- count on using about 12 inserts or all-in-one/pocket diapers per day for a newborn, larger babies go less frequently. So then you multiply by how often you want to do laundry, and you probably don't want to go over 3 days because things will get rank. If you plan to air dry, leave time for that! So personally my plan is to have 3 days' worth of diapers, so that means 36 changes.
- For all-in-one/pocket diapers, that means one per change for the most part
- For prefolds (those are pieces of cloth sewn on the side that you have to put inside a cover) or fitted diapers (these look a little like all-in-ones and have snaps or velcro to hold them together, BUT they're made of non-waterproof material so if you go out or baby moves a lot you need a cover on that), you'll need one prefold or fitted per change PLUS a certain number of covers (that site recommends 5-9 total for a 3 day supply). The covers are just a waterproof shell that go over the diaper.
- Personally I've been mulling the tradeoff between nice matchy-match commercial system vs. collecting a little of everything and seeing what I like. After talking it over with the husband and doing some research I've decided that with newborn diapers I'm going to get a few each of different things. All babies are shaped differently and even the same TYPE of diaper can fit very differently between brands! I guess this is why some people RAVE about one brand while others hate it, and vice versa with another brand. So I'm preparing to be flexible! But after doing gobs of research, here's what my newborn shopping list is:
[ ] Small Fuzzibunz in various colors: 6-8 (these are pocket diapers, so very convenient for nighttime!) Zulily has these on sale for >1/2 off every once in a while so I'm planning on waiting for the next sale. Already have a couple, they seem very soft and well-made.[ ] Fitted newborn diapers: 6 (lots of options on etsy with cute fabrics! my friend says that if you're just at home with baby still immobile, you don't necessarily need a cover. If you go out, you do. I figure these will be almost as easy as the fuzzibunz at night[ ] Small size indian prefolds - 24 (they're cheap)[ ] Snappis - 2 - these hold the prefolds in place if you don't want to use diaper pins. You need to replace them every 6 mos and need 1-2 of them.[ ] NB/small covers - need 5, ordered 8 of a couple types - Bummis with snaps and the suspiciously cheap Real Nappies with velcro[ ] One Flip system one-size day pack - 2 covers + 6 inserts. I don't know if these will fit a young baby but I'm going to try.[ ] Pondering getting a few newborn all in ones, since there are cute inexpensive ones on etsy.
I also am planning on the husband not wanting to do elaborate prefold securing in the middle of the night (nor will I probably!), so I'm hoping to find what works for us among pocket diapers, all-in-ones, and fitted diapers.
It sounds like some brands of velcro are easier to remove by older babies than others. I'm not worried about this for NBs, and planning on going with snaps personally because I don't like velcro, but it does sound like it's slightly easier to put on (and, thus, take off).
Oh I forgot to mention: one important thing with newborns is that the umbilical cord shouldn't be covered/bothered by a diaper. So for example these newborn fitted diapers (again, these aren't waterproof so they need a cover with them), have a little notch where it's lower to accommodate that: http://www.etsy.com/listing/66693480/tiny-flowers-newborn-tt-fitted-cloth?ref=v1_other_2 Now I don't quite understand exactly what is and isn't compatible, but apparently you can adjust prefolds a little so they're folded under, and some diapers seem to have a setting where the front can be put lower.. The frustrating thing is that talking to people it seems like the cord can come off anywhere between a couple days after birth to weeks and weeks! so it's tough to say how much you need to accommodate this. Maybe the expert diaperers can chime in about this. I'm pretty sure, though, that for example the small fuzzi bunz I bought might not be usable the first few days because of this issue. I've heard of friends just sticking with disposables until the cord is gone and healed, to avoid the issue entirely.
And so my backup plan is to just have a pack or two of disposables, honestly. I also considered just going with those until the baby is big enough to fit into one size because the amount you'll spend on newborn cloth diapers can pay for itself if you have a preemie, but if your baby is larger they might be in newborn sizes just a few weeks! For a cost comparison, It looked on diapers.com that Pampers Swaddlers for newborns worked out to about $3/day.
Also, EVERY brand seems to have different sizing, so be careful about that, but it sounds like weighs are also just guidelines and you'll need to adjust the fit and even how much absorbent material you stuff in the diaper to suit your particular baby! ACK! I hope all this gets a lot more obvious once I have a baby in diapers.. I agree that it is incredibly confusing! I feel like I spent most of the weekend on this and it's still a mystery.
I bought newborn prefolds and covers from Green Mountain Diapers. Prefolds are just squares of quilty cotton fabric that you either pin around the baby or fold in thirds and hold in place with a waterproof cover. Prefolds and covers are the cheapest option, and I've found them very, very easy. My husband only changes one or two diapers each day and always says he can't believe how easy they are. I have pins but I like the snappis fasteners.
Green Mountain Diapers has a newborn starter package that lets you try a sampling of different brands of covers. That's a good idea, because you just don't know what you'll like until you try it. I thought I would like velcro, but then it curled under and scratched my son, so now I only use covers with snaps. The covers I thought were adorable had leg holes that were way too small for my kid, so I'm glad I waited before ordering lots of covers in larger sizes. I like thirsties duo covers--size small fits birth through about 15 lbs., size large lasts 15 lbs. until potty training (or so they say). You should just try several brands, see what is easy for you and what fits your kid best.
How many diapers and covers you need for a newborn depends on how big your baby is and how fast he/she grows, which is impossible to know now. Walter was out of newborn covers in 3 weeks, so those were kind of a waste of money. But if he had been tiny for a long time, the next size up would have been too big and leaky. So yes, you may end up wasting money on diapers that are too small. An alternative is to just use disposable until the baby grows into size smalls. We used disposables about half the time the first 2-3 weeks. It just felt easier; I was overwhelmed and didn't feel like figuring out a washing routine. Now I think cloth is easier than disposable, but just tossing the diapers in the trash made the first weeks (esp. nighttime) go more smoothly.
You're not the only one who finds this all confusing; I spent DAYS reading cloth diapering websites trying to figure it out. The good news is, once you're actually doing it every day, it'll seem easy.
You're not the only one who finds this all confusing; I spent DAYS reading cloth diapering websites trying to figure it out. The good news is, once you're actually doing it every day, it'll seem easy.
Ha ha. No kidding. I remember being really confused and concerned about it.
We went with prefolds and covers (the Thirsties Duos, which are two sizes... which for us were basically newborn and post-newborn) with the plan of moving on to AIOs as the Emperor got older/we could afford them. But I actually found that AIOs aren't a good match for us. They take forever to dry, for one thing, and we don't have a dryer. We ended up sticking with just prefolds etc and I expect that's what he'll be in for the duration.
I think there's no real way to know what's going to work for you and your baby til you've got the kid. Alas...
By the way, mitten, our nighttime diaper is pretty simple. We use super huge prefolds (toddler sized maybe?), tri fold them, then fold the front over so it's doubled up. So he's got basically six layers of prefold in his pee area overnight. It works really well now that he's older-- we barely every have nighttime leaks.
It's really hard to diaper babies so they don't leak some substance when they're younger. We didn't have poop leaks, but we did often have pee leaks when he was younger.
I'm another hardcore prefold fan (I love the thirstie duo covers and my husband likes the bummi super brights). We've tried AIOs and pockets, but they've always leaked on us or seem way too baggy. Turns out the cheapest route was the best fix for us! (love when that actually happens!) |
You are Bigger than Your Anxiety
Today’s article is brought to you by AG contributor Bryan3000. Bryan and I have been exchanging ideas for weeks and I’ve enjoyed those conversations. I think that you’ll enjoy his perspective as well.
— Paul Dooley
So, it’s another Sunday afternoon and I’m lucky enough to be spending some time at home, playing with my little four year old girl and watching football. Life doesn’t get much better. That said, as I sat there… I had some of the usual slow-boiling anxiety that seems to just hang around some days for no particular reason. Attempting to use the things I’ve learned, I did my best to simply accept the symptoms and go about my day.
My little girl also was dealing with her own health issues that day. She had another cold, which seem to come on an almost weekly basis at this age. Her forehead felt a little hot, her nose was runny and she occasionally looked up from her toys to cough a few hacking coughs. As I sat dealing with my own discomfort, it dawned on me that she must have been dealing with a good deal of her own. Her outward symptoms surely weren’t the only ones.
These colds almost always come with a host of uncomfortable effects on our heads, bodies, moods, etc. Sure, she seemed a little crabby at times, but she kept right on focusing on the little play-set and animal figures she had set up… mouthing words for them to talk to each other, and creating her own little fictional world. She was completely immersed in what she was doing.
All of those symptoms, and yet no complaining from her. It appeared to be the furthest thing from her mind. Now, a cynical mind might look at this situation and assume that she’s just a child. She doesn’t know the real dangers of health issues. She’s too young to have developed an actual sense of self-awareness with regards to her health.
But, there’s another way to look at this. This child of four years has certainly dealt with sickness before. She’s been to the doctor. She’s gotten shots. (She just loves those!) She’s aware of medication and sometimes even claims to need it. (Likely because it’s cherry-flavored and sugary.) She’s not oblivious to the concept of illness. Instead, she’s just simply not that impressed with it. Of course, at some point… she’ll have a rough flu or illness that does slow her down. It’s part of growing up. But right now, she’s got a view of her illness that just might be one we can all learn from.
Now, I’m certainly not the first to suggest that we’re larger than our afflictions. This is a well-covered topic. However, it may be a concept that we need to remind ourselves of, and on a regular basis. The reality of my daughter and I sitting in that living room that day was that her illness was likely a much bigger threat to her than my simmering anxiety was
to me.
In fact, by this point if you’ve read or listened to enough material from this very website, you know anxiety symptoms aren’t dangerous at all. Yet, there I was doing my best to accept and flow with my symptoms,struggling at times as she sat care-free playing with her toys and urging me to do the same.
The problem with panic and anxiety is that by its very nature, it feels so much larger in scope than it really is. The symptoms come on in such a way that it affects that very brain mechanisms that estimate a perceived threat. It’s function is to convince us that we are in trouble. As we all know, that is its biological purpose and is part of all of our make-up. Yet, if you’re reading this, you also probably know that anxiety itself is not a real threat. As Dr. Claire Weeks put it, “don’t be bluffed by a thought.”
You are bigger than anxiety. The reality on a short-term basis is that anxiety is probably far-less dangerous than the common cold and certainly less dangerous than the flu. (No, you shouldn’t be afraid of the flu, either!) We all need to remind ourselves every day just how big we are and just how small anxiety really is.
Think of your body, mind, spirit, and all of the things that comprise your being. Think of what you’ve accomplished and want to accomplish. Think of the mind you’ve been blessed with and the positive attributes you’ve been given, physically. We all have them, regardless of our conditions. Think of the complex tasks your body completes every day without any effort on your part. Think of all the illnesses your body has defeated over your lifetime. We’re all giants in so many regards. Anxiety pales in comparison.
No one else sees your anxiety. It doesn’t even make your nose run! People see you, the giant entity that you are. We all need to give ourselves this daily reminder so the picture becomes (and remains) crystal clear. If we can all view ourselves as bigger than the problem, perhaps we can eventually deal with anxiety as easily as a child deals with a cold.
As for me, I did manage to work through the symptoms and enjoy much of the day. I’ll now remember that Sunday as a special time spent with my child, not for the bothersome physical symptoms. I have my struggles like we all do, but life only offers so many of those moments. I don’t intend to let anxiety take them away from me. I hope you won’t, either.
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Bryan, I agree 100%. I have a four yr old of my own and that guy could care less about feeling bad for too long. He really does have better things to do. And although it is partly ignorance on his part, the bottom-line is that if you don’t focus on the negative, that negative issue shrinks in size. It’s when you sit and worry that the trouble starts. Great article.
Hey Emily, thanks for thinking of me. Bryan is right, if you go to the home page and click on the Anxiety Superhero article you’ll find highlighted links to the book title that will take you straight to amazon. |
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(Q) I have awful trouble walking my dog because she lunges and barks at traffic, and she almost has me off my feet. She especially does this with lorries and buses.
(A) Jackie Drakeford says: First you need to restore control for your own safety, and I recommend getting a harness that has the lead attachment on the chest. Walk your dog from a lead on her collar, but have a second lead on the harness. It's a lot easier than it sounds to work with two leads, and the beauty of this arrangement is that when your dog lunges, the chest fastening means that as the harness lead comes into play, it turns her towards you.
Next you need to look at your dog's motivation. Most dogs who do this are trying to scare the traffic away, because there is a big element of fear involved. Not only is there the size to consider, but the noise, vibration, and the diesel fumes at dog height make these vehicles a very unpleasant experience for the dog as they go by. And of course the traffic does go away, so your dog thinks her actions have succeeded, which is rewarding her.
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CLARK — A park in Clark that will host this weeks’s Union County MusicFest, expected to draw tens of thousands of spectators this weekend, has been sprayed for mosquitoes after health officials discovered an insect carrying the West Nile Virus there last week.
A mosquito pool, used by health officials to trap insects for testing, tested positive on Aug. 31, the county said. The pool was located in Oak Ridge Park, the site of the county’s annual free concert festival.
“It is not uncommon to find West Nile Virus in mosquito pools throughout the county, and the state of New Jersey as a whole,” Sebastian D’Elia, a county spokesman, said in an e-mail Thursday afternoon. “When it is found, the site is immediately treated.”
The state Department of Health and Senior Services, as well as local health offices throughout New Jersey, regularly test mosquitoes for the virus. Hundreds of insects regularly test positive, state reports show.
But cases of humans contracting the disease are rare, both the state and county said. In the past several years, there has been only one confirmed human case of the virus in Union County, D’Elia said.
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The long-anticipated musical of King Kong, itself based on the 1932 novel of the same name by Merian C. Cooper, will finally be coming to Broadway, complete with the titular mammoth ape. Set to open on November 8, 2018 at the Broadway Theatre, the musical will utilize an innovative mix of robotics, puppetry, and stagecraft to bring this character to life. The production will be directed and choreographed by Oliver Award-winner Drew McOnie (In the Heights).
“Based on the 1932 novel, the stage production of King Kong is a contemporary take on the classic tale of beauty and the beast. The story follows a young actress and a maverick filmmaker as they voyage from the bustling streets of 1930s New York to an uncharted island to capture the greatest wonder the world has ever seen. At the center of this 21st-century reimagining: a 20-foot high, 2,000-pound gorilla brought to life by a team of seamlessly integrated artists and technicians. King Kong is a larger-than-life encounter with a legend that’s always been too big to contain.”
King Kong’s book writer Jack Thorne won the 2017 Olivier Award and the Evening Standard Award for Best Play for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which is poised to make its Broadway premiere this spring. The musical features a score by composer and music producer Marius de Vries (the films La La Land, Moulin Rouge, and Romeo + Juliet) who is a four-time Grammy nominee. Eddie Perfect (songs) is a Helpmann Award winner and composer and lyricist of the Broadway-bound Beetlejuice, Strictly Ballroom The Musical and Shane Warne The Musical.
The design team for the Broadway production of King Kong will include Peter England (Set and Projection Design), Sonny Tilders (Creature Design), Roger Kirk (Costume Design), Peter Mumford (Lighting Design), Peter Hylenski (Sound Design), Gavin Robins (Aerial and King Kong Movement Director). Casting will be announced at a later date.
Mark Robinson is the author of the two-volume encyclopedia The World of Musicals and maintains a theater and entertainment blog at markrobinsonwrites.com. |
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import { serenity, StreamReporter } from '@serenity-js/core';
export = function () {
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crew: [
new ChildProcessReporter(),
new StreamReporter(),
],
});
};
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A mix of recently cut and still little used trail from the Heritage Park, with at times a recently laid in base (still soft), some fire roads and shield terrain. Trail is more used from and around the suspension bridge through the town of Pinawa
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Interesting mix of various terrain, with sections between the Pinawa Heritage Dam site and the suspension bridge just recently cut and still somewhat soft. This trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail and is well marked and should be well maintained. This is a multi use trail so priority and curtesy should be extended to hikers/walkers. Trail winds also through the town of Pinawa with more users there so be careful with joggers/hikers etc. Shield terrain between the suspension bridge and the town but nothing more than intermediate ability needed and maybe less if you are willing to walk a few limited sections. Good workout, good views particularly from the bridge to the town. Abt 10 mi. one way 15-16km.
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Interesting mix of various terrain, with sections between the Pinawa Heritage Dam site and the suspension bridge just recently cut and still somewhat soft. This trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail and is well marked and should be well maintained. This is a multi use trail so priority and curtesy should be extended to hikers/walkers. Trail winds also through the town of Pinawa with more users there so be careful with joggers/hikers etc. Shield terrain between the suspension bridge and the town but nothing more than intermediate ability needed and maybe less if you are willing to walk a few limited sections. Good workout, good views particularly from the bridge to the town. Abt 10 mi. one way 15-16km.
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Q:
Create tuples of (lemma, NER type) in python , Nlp problem
I wrote the code below, and I made a dictionary for it, but I want Create tuples of (lemma, NER type) and Collect counts over the tuples I dont know how to do it? can you pls help me? NER type means name entity recognition
text = """
Seville.
Summers in the flamboyant Andalucían capital often nudge 40C, but spring is a delight, with the parks in bloom and the scent of orange blossom and jasmine in the air. And in Semana Santa (Holy Week, 14-20 April) the streets come alive with floats and processions. There is also the raucous annual Feria de Abril – a week-long fiesta of parades, flamenco and partying long into the night (4-11 May; expect higher hotel prices if you visit then).
Seville is a romantic and energetic place, with sights aplenty, from the Unesco-listed cathedral – the largest Gothic cathedral in the world – to the beautiful Alcázar royal palace. But days here are best spent simply wandering the medieval streets of Santa Cruz and along the river to La Real Maestranza, Spain’s most spectacular bullring.
Seville is the birthplace of tapas and perfect for a foodie break – join a tapas tour (try devoursevillefoodtours.com), or stop at the countless bars for a glass of sherry with local jamón ibérico (check out Bar Las Teresas in Santa Cruz or historic Casa Morales in Constitución). Great food markets include the Feria, the oldest, and the wooden, futuristic-looking Metropol Parasol.
Nightlife is, unsurprisingly, late and lively. For flamenco, try one of the peñas, or flamenco social clubs – Torres Macarena on C/Torrijano, perhaps – with bars open across town until the early hours.
Book it: In an atmospheric 18th-century house, the Hospes Casa del Rey de Baeza is a lovely place to stay in lively Santa Cruz. Doubles from £133 room only, hospes.com
Trieste.
"""
doc = nlp(text).ents
en = [(entity.text, entity.label_) for entity in doc]
en
#entities
#The list stored in variable entities is has type list[list[tuple[str, str]]],
#from pprint import pprint
pprint(en)
sum(filter(None, entities), [])
from collections import defaultdict
type2entities = defaultdict(list)
for entity, entity_type in sum(filter(None, entities), []):
type2entities[entity_type].append(entity)
from pprint import pprint
pprint(type2entities)
A:
I hope the following code snippets solve your problem.
import spacy
# Load English tokenizer, tagger, parser, NER and word vectors
nlp = spacy.load("en_core_web_sm")
text = ("Seville.
Summers in the flamboyant Andalucían capital often nudge 40C, but spring is a delight, with the parks in bloom and the scent of orange blossom and jasmine in the air. And in Semana Santa (Holy Week, 14-20 April) the streets come alive with floats and processions. There is also the raucous annual Feria de Abril – a week-long fiesta of parades, flamenco and partying long into the night (4-11 May; expect higher hotel prices if you visit then).
Seville is a romantic and energetic place, with sights aplenty, from the Unesco-listed cathedral – the largest Gothic cathedral in the world – to the beautiful Alcázar royal palace. But days here are best spent simply wandering the medieval streets of Santa Cruz and along the river to La Real Maestranza, Spain’s most spectacular bullring.
Seville is the birthplace of tapas and perfect for a foodie break – join a tapas tour (try devoursevillefoodtours.com), or stop at the countless bars for a glass of sherry with local jamón ibérico (check out Bar Las Teresas in Santa Cruz or historic Casa Morales in Constitución). Great food markets include the Feria, the oldest, and the wooden, futuristic-looking Metropol Parasol.
Nightlife is, unsurprisingly, late and lively. For flamenco, try one of the peñas, or flamenco social clubs – Torres Macarena on C/Torrijano, perhaps – with bars open across town until the early hours.
Book it: In an atmospheric 18th-century house, the Hospes Casa del Rey de Baeza is a lovely place to stay in lively Santa Cruz. Doubles from £133 room only, hospes.com
Trieste.")
doc = nlp(text)
lemma_ner_list = []
for entity in doc.ents:
lemma_ner_list.append((entity.lemma_, entity.label_))
# print list of lemma ner tuples
print(lemma_ner_list)
# print count of tuples
print(len(lemma_ner_list))
|
require 'brakeman/processors/lib/basic_processor'
#Finds method calls matching the given target(s).
# #-- This should be deprecated --#
# #-- Do not use for new code --#
#
#Targets/methods can be:
#
# - nil: matches anything, including nothing
# - Empty array: matches nothing
# - Symbol: matches single target/method exactly
# - Array of symbols: matches against any of the symbols
# - Regular expression: matches the expression
# - Array of regular expressions: matches any of the expressions
#
#If a target is also the name of a class, methods called on instances
#of that class will also be matched, in a very limited way.
#(Any methods called on Klass.new, basically. More useful when used
#in conjunction with AliasProcessor.)
#
#Examples:
#
# #To find any uses of this class:
# FindCall.new :FindCall, nil
#
# #Find system calls without a target
# FindCall.new [], [:system, :exec, :syscall]
#
# #Find all calls to length(), no matter the target
# FindCall.new nil, :length
#
# #Find all calls to sub, sub!, gsub, or gsub!
# FindCall.new nil, /^g?sub!?$/
class Brakeman::FindCall < Brakeman::BasicProcessor
def initialize targets, methods, tracker
super tracker
@calls = []
@find_targets = targets
@find_methods = methods
@current_class = nil
@current_method = nil
end
#Returns a list of results.
#
#A result looks like:
#
# s(:result, :ClassName, :method_name, s(:call, ...))
def matches
@calls
end
#Process the given source. Provide either class and method being searched
#or the template. These names are used when reporting results.
#
#Use FindCall#matches to retrieve results.
def process_source exp
process exp
end
#Process body of method
def process_defn exp
process_all exp.body
end
alias :process_defs :process_defn
#Look for matching calls and add them to results
def process_call exp
target = get_target exp.target
method = exp.method
process_call_args exp
if match(@find_targets, target) and match(@find_methods, method)
@calls << Sexp.new(:result, @current_module, @current_class, @current_method, exp).line(exp.line)
end
exp
end
#Process an assignment like a call
def process_attrasgn exp
process_call exp
end
private
#Gets the target of a call as a Symbol
#if possible
def get_target exp
if sexp? exp
case exp.node_type
when :ivar, :lvar, :const, :lit
exp.value
when :colon2
class_name exp
else
exp
end
else
exp
end
end
#Checks if the search terms match the given item
def match search_terms, item
case search_terms
when Symbol
if search_terms == item
true
else
false
end
when Enumerable
if search_terms.empty?
item == nil
end
end
end
end
|
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the Classroom with these Resources
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the Classroom with these Resources
Since just last year, four new major American cities (Seattle, Grand Rapids, Minneapolis, and St. Paul) have followed an example set by Berkeley, CA and renamed Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. In addition to being a landmark decision for long marginalized Native American communities, Seattle’s resolution extends all the way to their classrooms. The city’s resolution strongly encourages schools in Seattle to teach students about the history of indigenous people and to use the day to celebrate vibrant Native American cultures.
Many states, cities, and local communities have opted to celebrate Native American history and culture in lieu of Columbus Day, and the trend is certainly growing. To help educators celebrate this new and inspiring holiday, here are some ideas for teaching about indigenous peoples as well as educational resources on the topic.
Challenge Native Americans Stereotypes
Stereotyping is a problem for many communities. Often Native Americans are depicted as a single homogenous group, when in reality there is huge diversity between tribes, or they are shown as an anachronism from the past, even though they have contemporary lives in thriving communities. Here are some resources that can help deconstruct these and other stereotypes:
• Unlearning “Indian” Stereotypes – This short video teaches students about racial stereotypes and the history of Native Americans through the eyes of a young person. This resource is available for purchase through Rethinking Schools.
Teach the Entire Story of Columbus Arriving in America
Most people learn in school that in “1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue”, but what is often overlooked is that Columbus started the enslavement and genocide of the Taíno. The details about Columbus’ treatment of Taíno are upsetting, but there are resources for teaching students of all ages about this topic:
• Morning Girl by Michael Dorris and Encounter by Jane Yolen – These two books tell the story of Columbus’ arrival from the perspective of Taíno children. Morning Girl is for grades 4-6, and Encounter is for grades 3-5.
• The Columbus Controversy – This video, by the Zinn Education Project, tells the history of Columbus’ arrival in American and his enslavement of the Taíno. This resource is appropriate for grades 6 and up.
Celebrate Native American Contributions and Culture
There are over 560 federally recognized tribes and many more that are not officially recognized. Each tribe has its own culture, tradition, and identity. Not only do Native American tribes have vibrant cultures, but they have also contributed greatly to everything from modern medicine to the theory of American democracy. Here are some resources for teaching about the rich culture and contributions of indigenous peoples:
• Native Stock – This website contains over 150,000 stock photos and videos of Native Americans. Images show Native Americans wearing both modern and traditional clothing and engaging in a variety of activities – everything from weaving to skateboarding.
• Pre-Columbian Native People and Technology – This lesson from Teaching Tolerance, for grades 6-12, has students explore the generally accepted belief that before Christopher Columbus arrived in America, the indigenous people were “primitive” or “lacked technology”. Through this lesson, students learn that, in reality, Native Americans created sophisticated buildings, culture, and medicine before the arrival of Europeans.
Hi Laura. The organization, Teaching for Change, has a great list of books about American Indian. Here is a link to that section of their webiste [https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/american-indians/]
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Nigeria’s electoral commission has announced the official results of the country’s presidential election, declaring opposition leader Mohammadu Buhari the winner of the polls.
Buhari, a 72-year-old former military ruler from the All Progressives Congress (APC) Party, won 15,424,921 votes or 53.95 percent of the 28,587,564 total valid ballots cast, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said on Wednesday.
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Jonathan had conceded defeat to Buhari and congratulated him in a statement released on Tuesday.
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By Cynthia Changyit Levin, @ccylevin
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
When my wife and I slipped into our theater seats to watch Slumdog Millionaire, we braced ourselves for a journey into urban slums, a world inhabited by over one billion people globally.
But unlike the movie-goers in the theater that night who pinned their hopes for one chai wallah (tea seller) escaping the horrors of the slums of Mumbai, India, on the long-shot odds of his winning the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, we knew that right now there is a tool that has helped not just one movie character but more than 100 million of the world’s poorest people actually begin to escape the worst devastations of poverty. That opportunity is not a game show but microcredit—small loans to start or expand businesses like selling tortillas or cell phone time to your neighbors. And if there was an Oscar for assisting beggars, thieves, and prostitutes to find a dignified route out of the slums, I’d know where to look for the winner.
I wouldn’t look in the cool dark of a movie theater, but in the bright, hot sun of Nairobi where you can see the success of entrepreneurs in the urban slums, Jami Bora’s “slumdog entrepreneurs.” Jamii Bora, which means good families, is a Kenyan microfinance institution that has grown from lending money to 50 women beggars ten years ago to serving more than 200,000 members today. One of those entrepreneurs is Joyce Wairimu. Wairimu was one of the 50 women beggars who started Jamii Bora with founder Ingrid Munro in 1999. Munro calls Wairimu one of the fast climbers out of poverty. How fast? In ten years Wairimu has built six businesses and employs 62 people.
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Where does Munro’s capacity to innovate and defy conventional wisdom in the microfinance field come from? It started 20 years ago when she and her husband adopted three street children. It was in the fertile ground of Munro’s relationship with the mothers of her sons’ friends in the streets—women who were beggars— that her profound insights would grow. When Munro, a Swedish trained architect and urban planner, retired from the African Housing Fund in 1999, she thought she would also retire from the little group of 50 beggar women with whom she had been working. But when the women pled with her not leave them, Munro agreed to stay and insisted that they must lift themselves out of poverty. For Munro that meant the women had to start developing the discipline of saving on a regular basis.
She had them come every Saturday with about 50 cents in savings. When they deposited their 50 cents she would give each of them two scoops of corn and one scoop of beans for free. She admits now that for those first two months she was tricking them into saving with the lure of free corn and beans. After two months, the bags were empty, but the beggars continued to save and the free corn and beans never returned.
Another of Munro’s breakthroughs is that all Jamii Bora staff are former members, previously destitute themselves.
Winning the war against poverty won’t come from summoning the right “final answers” to a handful of trivia questions to strike it rich on a game show. Winning the war against global poverty will come when we realize that we have one of the answers—microcredit—and summon the political will to lift up those microcredit programs that have figured out how to reach the world’s most destitute people. This is a final answer we can stand behind.
Sam Daley-Harris is Founder of the Microcredit Summit Campaign which seeks to reach 175 million poorest families with microcredit www.microcreditsummit.org and of RESULTS which seeks to create the political will to end poverty www.results.org.Sam Daley-Harris, FounderRESULTS and Microcredit Summit Campaign750 First Street, NW, Suite 1040Washington, DC 20002C 202-390-0012samdharris@microcreditsummit.org |
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Challenge Walk MS: Door County 2015
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Successful communication hinges on keeping track of who and what we are talking about. For this reason, person reference sits at the heart of the social sciences. Referring to persons is an interactional process where information is transferred from current speakers to the recipients of their talk. This dissertation concerns itself with the work that is achieved through this transfer of information.
The interactional approach adopted is one that combines the "micro" of conversation analysis with the 'macro' of genealogically grounded anthropological linguistics. Murriny Patha, a non-Pama-Nyungan language spoken in the north of Australia, is a highly complex polysynthetic language with kinship categories that are grammaticalized as verbal inflections. For referring to persons, as well as names, nicknames, kinterms, minimal descriptions and free pronouns, Murriny Patha speakers make extensive use of pronominal reference markers embedded within polysynthetic verbs. Murriny Patha does not have a formal 'mother-in-law' register. There are however numerous taboos on naming kin in avoidance relationships, and on naming and their namesakes. Similarly, there are also taboos on naming the deceased and on naming their namesakes. As a result, for every speaker there is a multitude of people whose names should be avoided.
At any one time, speakers of the language have a range of referential options. Speakers' decisions about which category of reference forms to choose (names, kinterms etc.) are governed by conversational preferences that shape 'referential design'. Six preferences - a preference for associating the referent to the co-present conversationalists, a preference for avoiding personal names, a preference for using recognitionals, a preference for being succinct, and a pair of opposed preferences relating to referential specificity - guide speakers towards choosing a name on one occasion, a kinterm on the next occasion and verbal cross-reference on yet another occasion. Different classes of expressions better satisfy particular conversational preferences. There is a systematicity to the referential choices that speakers make. The interactional objectives of interlocutors are enacted through the regular placement of particular forms in particular sequential environments. These objectives are then revealed through the turn-by-turn unfolding of conversational interaction. |
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Role of gastric emptying on ethanol poisoning in rats.
Intraperitoneal glucose was demonstrated to significantly inhibit the absorption of ethanol ( 2 g/kg) administered orally to rats. The effect was due to slowed emptying of the stomach, verified by analysis of the stomach contents and of blood enthanol levels. The observation agrees with previous findings, according to which the rate of stomach emptying is inversely related to the blood glucose level. However, when glucose was given intravenously 15 minutes after oral administration of a lethal dose of ethanol (12.5 g/kg) no significant inhibition of ethanol absorption could be observed. Intravenous propantheline, pyrithioxine and methylene blue were also unable to prolong the survival time or to influence the lethal blood ethanol concentration (about 170 mmol/l) of the enthanol-poisoned rats. |
Las Vegas - Mercedes-Benz has
created an unconventional presentation idea under the heading
“Tuner Challenge”. Ahead of the equally unconventional SEMA Show
in the gaming hotspot of Las Vegas, the Stuttgart company
announced a competition for tuning firms. The object of desire –
the compact GLK-Class. The distinctively styled automotive
character with an edge seems predestined to arouse a wide range
of tuning fantasies.
Tuning operations were tasked with
highlighting the possibilities presented by the GLK’s
wide-ranging talents through their ideas and designs. The four
most convincing concepts were selected and the winners given the
opportunity to implement their proposals. This process saw the
creation of GLK models that are as leading-edge as they are
unorthodox, and that now take centre stage in Mercedes’
participation at this year’s SEMA Show.
“Our GLK is a character bursting
with expressiveness, and a new model for us within a young
market segment in the U.S.,” comments Mercedes-Benz Head of
Design Gorden Wagener. “We selected SEMA in Las Vegas as the
backdrop for its first appearance in North America because we
want to take advantage of the show’s glamour and to underscore
the highly individual character of the GLK. An SUV with an edge
that is so refreshingly alternative, demands a somewhat
alternative setting.”
“Widestar”, “The GLK Urban Whip”,
“The GLK Pikes Peak Rally Racer” and “The GLK Rock Crawler” will
attract attention even at SEMA, which is not exactly short on
highlights and is becoming increasingly important as a
trendsetting springboard for the European tuning scene. This
presentation also represents the GLK premiere on the North
American market, where sales are scheduled to begin in January
2009.
Good market prospects are being forecast
for the compact GLK in the U.S. The visual appeal and functionality of
its exterior design make the GLK a distinctive and versatile vehicle, as
do its exceptional handling and excellent safety characteristics
combined with superb comfort both on and off-road.
GLK-Class freely interpreted four times
Four fundamentally different rebuilds make
one thing abundantly clear – the GLK-Class is one of the most
multi-faceted SUV models ever, and one that retains its distinctive
character, even in the face of somewhat unconventional modifications.
With each respective tuner fantasy and the help of some exotic
ingredients, the SUV has been turned into an exclusive specialist for
the road, beach, city or rally stage. “We wanted to see what kinds of
interpretations were inspired by our GLK and how they would further
sharpen this very strong character. The tuners opted for completely
differing approaches, demonstrating the potential of our GLK concept,”
continues Gorden Wagener.
With its GLK Pikes Peak Rally Racer,
RENNtech from Lake Park, Florida has created a motorsport vehicle
inspired by the unlimited class of the legendary Pikes Peak Hill Climb
in Colorado. The drivetrain of the RENNtech GLK is complemented by a
hybrid module that guarantees excellent acceleration figures.
BRABUS, based in Bottrop, Germany,
represents the German element of this tuning fraternity and presents the
Widestar, a production-ready, high-performance on-road vehicle that also
pays tribute to the distinctive refinement of vehicles bearing the
three-pointed star.
GLK Urban Whip is the name given by
Boulevard Customs from St. Petersburg, Florida to its creation, which
makes its entrance with a significantly widened bodyshell, massive 26
inch wheels and a mighty on-board entertainment system that, according
to the figures, is likely to have an impact at full blast of
seismological proportions.
The team at the Legendary Motorcar Company
from Ontario, Canada, which is more commonly associated with the
restoration of American muscle cars, created The GLK Rock Crawler. The
exotic design for snow and sand includes a winch system that can provide
wakeboarders and snowboarders alike with the necessary impetus.
The base vehicle for Boulevard Customs,
Legendary Motorcar and RENNtech is the series production GLK350 with a
3.5 litre V6 engine generating 200 kW/272 hp, while BRABUS opted for the
diesel-driven GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC. The base versions of all models are
equipped with the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission.
Show vehicles with public voting
Mercedes-Benz is combining a voting
program for the North American public with its appearances at SEMA and
the subsequent Los Angeles Motor Show, where the customized GLKs will
also be presented. At either show, or in the internet at www.mbusa.com,
visitors can cast their vote for their favourite model. The winner of
the “Tuner Challenge” will be announced on 2nd December. |
Sleep Apnea
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Sleep Apnea
In people who have sleep apnea (also referred to as sleep-disordered breathing), breathing briefly stops or becomes very shallow during sleep. This change is caused by intermittent blocking of the upper airway, usually when the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses and partially or completely closes the airway. Each breathing stop typically lasts 10 - 20 seconds or more and may occur 20 - 30 times or more each sleeping hour.
“I have sleep apnea. In the past, I used to arrange my schedule around whether I’ve had enough sleep. Now I don’t worry about that.
Starting on continuous positive airway pressure and medication have changed my life - now I’m excited to wake up and face each day after a night of restful sleep.”ANNE COLLINS
If you have sleep apnea, not enough air can flow into your lungs through the mouth and nose during sleep, even though breathing efforts continue. When this happens, the amount of oxygen in your blood decreases. Your brain responds by awakening you enough to tighten the upper airway muscles and open your windpipe. Normal breaths then start again, often with a loud snort or choking sound.
Although people who have sleep apnea typically snore loudly and frequently, not everyone who snores has sleep apnea. (See “Is Snoring a Problem?”)
Because people who have sleep apnea frequently arouse from deeper sleep stages to lighter sleep during the night, they rarely spend enough time in deep, restorative stages of sleep. They are therefore often excessively sleepy during the day. Such sleepiness is thought to lead to mood and behavior problems, including depression, and such sleepiness more than triples the risk of being in a traffic or workrelated accident.
The many brief drops in blood-oxygen levels can be associated with morning headaches and decreased ability to concentrate, think properly, learn, and remember. In sleep apnea, the combination of the intermittent oxygen drops and reduced sleep quality triggers the release of stress hormones. These hormones in turn raise your blood pressure and heart rate and boost the risk of heart attack, stroke, irregular heart beats, and congestive heart failure. In addition, untreated sleep apnea can lead to altered energy metabolism that increases the risk for developing obesity and diabetes.
Anyone can have sleep apnea. It is estimated that at least 12 - 18 million American adults have sleep apnea, making it as common as asthma. More than one-half of the people who have sleep apnea are overweight. Sleep apnea is more common in men. More than 1 in 25 middle-aged men and 1 in 50 middle-aged women have sleep apnea along with excessive daytime sleepiness. About 3 percent of children and 10 percent or more of people over age 65 have sleep apnea. This condition occurs more frequently in African Americans, Asians, Native Americans, and Hispanics than in Caucasians.
More than one-half of all people who have sleep apnea are not diagnosed. People who have sleep apnea generally are not aware that their breathing stops in the night. They just notice that they don’t feel well rested when they wake up and are sleepy throughout the day. Their bed partners are likely to notice, however, that they snore loudly and frequently and that they often stop breathing briefly while sleeping. Doctors suspect sleep apnea if these symptoms are present, but the diagnosis must be confirmed with overnight sleep monitoring. (See “How Are Sleep Disorders Diagnosed?”) This monitoring will reveal pauses in breathing, frequent sleep arousals, and intermittent drops in levels of oxygen in the blood.
Like adults who have sleep apnea, children who have this disorder usually snore loudly, snort or gasp, and have brief stops in breathing while sleeping. Small children often have enlarged tonsils and adenoids that increase their risk for sleep apnea. But doctors may not suspect sleep apnea in children because, instead of showing the typical signs of sleepiness during the day, these children often become agitated and may be considered hyperactive. The effects of sleep apnea in children may include diminished school performance and difficult, aggressive behavior.
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by Katie Dettman Griffin News Reporter Check out Mike Butler's farewell column, in which he muses on the paths we've taken from childhood to the work force. See full story, page 3. This summer, the parking lot behind Old Main is going to be renovated and landscaped, creating a new courtyard that will increase the presence of green space on campus, extending the Quad almost seamlessly to Old Main. The renovation will reduce the number of spots behind Old Main by about twenty, however. The parking area nearest Hughes Avenue will be extended all the way to Main St. to make up for the lost parking space. Members of the faculty were handed four different plans for the renovations, drawn by Cannon Designs, located on Grand Island. All four plans were similar in nature, with slight aesthetic variations. College President Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J. announced to tenured faculty Monday, April 30, the plans for campus renovation that are slated for the next two summers, as well as some "wish list" plans that are planned for after the College raises the necessary funds. Chief James Walkowiak reveals the #1 movie in The Griffin's list of the 20 Greatest Movies Ever Made. Editor in See full story, page 5. See full story, pages 8 and 9. These plans are speculative, and will not be completed for a number of years, according to Franz. The Tower has new elevators, and in the near future they would like to do some improvement work on it. Until the necessary funds are attained, however, these "wish list" plans will remain in the planning stages. The College also would like to build another residence hall in the current Chapel and Eastwood parking lots. Among plans on the College's "wish list" are: a plan to knock down the Churchill Tower, as well as a plan to join Hughes Avenue directly with Main St., and build a median in that area. Should this pan out, Jefferson Ave. would no longer intersect with Main St. According to Dr. Laurence Franz, College Treasurer and Vice President for Business and Finance, the College has borrowed the money to fund these two projects. ment. In the summer of 2002, the Quad will be renovated to improve drainage and sidewalks. The drainage pipes that run under the Quad will be replaced completely to address the yearly flooding problems created by the springtime thaw. Sidewalks will be widened to allow for increased student traffic. (When the current sidewalk system was originally installed, the student population at Canisius was much smaller). Below: Long-term "wishes" for renovation include knocking down the Churchill Academic Tower, blocking Jefferson Ave. for parking, extending Hughes to Main St., and outdoor amphitheater seating. Above: Planned renovations for the next two years include a courtyard that would extend the greenspace to the back of Old Main as well as improved drainage in the quad. In the long-term future, the College wishes to create amphitheater-style seating for classes in the space between the back of Old Main and the Quadrangle. This new seating, compared to the current area located beside the Horan-O'Donnell Science Building, would have a more centralized location, and would be more akin to a lecture-hall environ- Recycling program paying dividends by Valerie Eaton Griffin News Editor Read about the baseball Griffs as their season draws to a close. Sports Reporter Joe Clifford handles all of the inside coverage. Campus renovations to continue Plans include new courtyard, improved drainage The Griffin today She Griffin See full story, page 13. News 1 Editoriat^r—^1 4 Viewpoints 5 Features 7 Sports 13 On the Wing 15 http://www.canisius.edu/griffin Junior Erica Turner is the Chairperson of the Recycling Committee. still need to be completed by students. Any students interested in helping with the program should contact Erica Turner at turnere@canisius.edu. A Physical Plant website which will handle questions about the program will also be available soon through the Colleges official website. Although, says Erica,"It really wouldn't have been possible without the support from the Physical Plant and Residence Life", the program owes its success to the students. A meeting was held this Wednesday by the USA and RHA to discuss future directions of the project. The administrative departments involved plan to support the project in the future and help open up new opportunities. The College's Physical Plant has several plans for future expansion of the project. According to Kwitzer, the College is "quite pleased with what we've done this year. It was beyond our expectations, and we are looking forward to continuing next year." Plans for future expansion include curbside recycling at campus townhouses, as well as creating a work study position in the physical plant which handles questions concerning the recycling program. Students interested in this position should call the Physical Plant at 888-2989. With the expansion of this project, much of the work will in January, February, and March. The College also networked with other area colleges including the University at Buffalo, Buffalo State, and St. Bonaventure and received support from Erie County. According to Kwitzer, the County was very helpful as a reference in getting the program started and implementing it. The most important thing to note about the success of the program, according to Erica Turner, Chairperson of the Recycling Committee, is that it is due chiefly to the students' efforts and that its success depended on them. Canisius has tried in recent years to implement a recycling program on campus, but until recently the only official programs in progress were paper recycling in offices and the library. This past academic year, students from the Undergraduate Student Association and Residence Hall Association formed a recycling committee to address the issue. With support from Residence Life and the Physical Plant, a successful recycling program was implemented at the beginning of this semester. At the beginning of the semester three 60-gallon recycling containers for plastic, cardboard, and glass were placed in the trash rooms in Bosch and Frisch residence halls. This program was offered on a trial basis, and students were given the responsibility to show that it would work. An initial problem associated with the recycling program was finding individuals to empty the recycling bins, which involved emptying them each week into the main recycling dumpster. As part of a service project requirement, members of Tri-Beta, the biology honor society, volunteered to empty the recycling bins weekly. Their efforts were also a great help to the program. This semester, the program proved to be very successful; the materials recycled in the dorms more than doubled the amount of material recycled on the entire campus in previous years. The entire campus now recycles about 11% of total waste produced, which according to Building Manager Kevin Kwitzer is a significant amount. An average of 4100 lbs. of materials were recycled per month "Serving the Canisius Community Since 1933" The Weekly Student Newspaper of Canisius College ■■MUM ■IB-BTia— Scattered Showers; Sunny; ■FM Hl 61° P n Low 41° Sunny; M Hi ] Low 46° mSSS Maps courtesy of DR. RAYMOND C LOUGH Find out which students were honored at the annual spring Honors Convocation held last Thursday in the Cultural Center. Volume LXXI FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2001 NUMBER 22 NEWS VI EWPOI NTS FEAT U R E S SPORTS INDEX FORECAST
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by Katie Dettman Griffin News Reporter Check out Mike Butler's farewell column, in which he muses on the paths we've taken from childhood to the work force. See full story, page 3. This summer, the parking lot behind Old Main is going to be renovated and landscaped, creating a new courtyard that will increase the presence of green space on campus, extending the Quad almost seamlessly to Old Main. The renovation will reduce the number of spots behind Old Main by about twenty, however. The parking area nearest Hughes Avenue will be extended all the way to Main St. to make up for the lost parking space. Members of the faculty were handed four different plans for the renovations, drawn by Cannon Designs, located on Grand Island. All four plans were similar in nature, with slight aesthetic variations. College President Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J. announced to tenured faculty Monday, April 30, the plans for campus renovation that are slated for the next two summers, as well as some "wish list" plans that are planned for after the College raises the necessary funds. Chief James Walkowiak reveals the #1 movie in The Griffin's list of the 20 Greatest Movies Ever Made. Editor in See full story, page 5. See full story, pages 8 and 9. These plans are speculative, and will not be completed for a number of years, according to Franz. The Tower has new elevators, and in the near future they would like to do some improvement work on it. Until the necessary funds are attained, however, these "wish list" plans will remain in the planning stages. The College also would like to build another residence hall in the current Chapel and Eastwood parking lots. Among plans on the College's "wish list" are: a plan to knock down the Churchill Tower, as well as a plan to join Hughes Avenue directly with Main St., and build a median in that area. Should this pan out, Jefferson Ave. would no longer intersect with Main St. According to Dr. Laurence Franz, College Treasurer and Vice President for Business and Finance, the College has borrowed the money to fund these two projects. ment. In the summer of 2002, the Quad will be renovated to improve drainage and sidewalks. The drainage pipes that run under the Quad will be replaced completely to address the yearly flooding problems created by the springtime thaw. Sidewalks will be widened to allow for increased student traffic. (When the current sidewalk system was originally installed, the student population at Canisius was much smaller). Below: Long-term "wishes" for renovation include knocking down the Churchill Academic Tower, blocking Jefferson Ave. for parking, extending Hughes to Main St., and outdoor amphitheater seating. Above: Planned renovations for the next two years include a courtyard that would extend the greenspace to the back of Old Main as well as improved drainage in the quad. In the long-term future, the College wishes to create amphitheater-style seating for classes in the space between the back of Old Main and the Quadrangle. This new seating, compared to the current area located beside the Horan-O'Donnell Science Building, would have a more centralized location, and would be more akin to a lecture-hall environ- Recycling program paying dividends by Valerie Eaton Griffin News Editor Read about the baseball Griffs as their season draws to a close. Sports Reporter Joe Clifford handles all of the inside coverage. Campus renovations to continue Plans include new courtyard, improved drainage The Griffin today She Griffin See full story, page 13. News 1 Editoriat^r—^1 4 Viewpoints 5 Features 7 Sports 13 On the Wing 15 http://www.canisius.edu/griffin Junior Erica Turner is the Chairperson of the Recycling Committee. still need to be completed by students. Any students interested in helping with the program should contact Erica Turner at turnere@canisius.edu. A Physical Plant website which will handle questions about the program will also be available soon through the Colleges official website. Although, says Erica,"It really wouldn't have been possible without the support from the Physical Plant and Residence Life", the program owes its success to the students. A meeting was held this Wednesday by the USA and RHA to discuss future directions of the project. The administrative departments involved plan to support the project in the future and help open up new opportunities. The College's Physical Plant has several plans for future expansion of the project. According to Kwitzer, the College is "quite pleased with what we've done this year. It was beyond our expectations, and we are looking forward to continuing next year." Plans for future expansion include curbside recycling at campus townhouses, as well as creating a work study position in the physical plant which handles questions concerning the recycling program. Students interested in this position should call the Physical Plant at 888-2989. With the expansion of this project, much of the work will in January, February, and March. The College also networked with other area colleges including the University at Buffalo, Buffalo State, and St. Bonaventure and received support from Erie County. According to Kwitzer, the County was very helpful as a reference in getting the program started and implementing it. The most important thing to note about the success of the program, according to Erica Turner, Chairperson of the Recycling Committee, is that it is due chiefly to the students' efforts and that its success depended on them. Canisius has tried in recent years to implement a recycling program on campus, but until recently the only official programs in progress were paper recycling in offices and the library. This past academic year, students from the Undergraduate Student Association and Residence Hall Association formed a recycling committee to address the issue. With support from Residence Life and the Physical Plant, a successful recycling program was implemented at the beginning of this semester. At the beginning of the semester three 60-gallon recycling containers for plastic, cardboard, and glass were placed in the trash rooms in Bosch and Frisch residence halls. This program was offered on a trial basis, and students were given the responsibility to show that it would work. An initial problem associated with the recycling program was finding individuals to empty the recycling bins, which involved emptying them each week into the main recycling dumpster. As part of a service project requirement, members of Tri-Beta, the biology honor society, volunteered to empty the recycling bins weekly. Their efforts were also a great help to the program. This semester, the program proved to be very successful; the materials recycled in the dorms more than doubled the amount of material recycled on the entire campus in previous years. The entire campus now recycles about 11% of total waste produced, which according to Building Manager Kevin Kwitzer is a significant amount. An average of 4100 lbs. of materials were recycled per month "Serving the Canisius Community Since 1933" The Weekly Student Newspaper of Canisius College ■■MUM ■IB-BTia— Scattered Showers; Sunny; ■FM Hl 61° P n Low 41° Sunny; M Hi ] Low 46° mSSS Maps courtesy of DR. RAYMOND C LOUGH Find out which students were honored at the annual spring Honors Convocation held last Thursday in the Cultural Center. Volume LXXI FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2001 NUMBER 22 NEWS VI EWPOI NTS FEAT U R E S SPORTS INDEX FORECAST |
The bolts that hold the crank arm on are 14 or 15mm and are regular right threaded. But you need a "crank arm puller" to take the crank arms off. Then the Bottom bracket (BB) can be disassembled. You will need some bottom bracket tools also. Any bike shop can sell you these tools. The left side of the BB, the non drive side, as you are sitting on the bike looking down, is normal right hand drive and this is the only side that needs to be removed when overhauling the BB. Hope this helps.
It's been a LONG time since I've had/worked on regular, old school style Campy cranks and bottom brackets.
I always remember having to use at least the red LocTite on the crank bolts in order to hold them in place, and not loosen up to the point that they destroyed the softer than the axle, tapered crank openings.
I still have my Campy "peanut butter" spanner which was used on these bolts amd also my track bike's Campy hub bolts.
[quote=oliveoil]The bolts that hold the crank arm on are 14 or 15mm and are regular right threaded. But you need a "crank arm puller" to take the crank arms off. Then the Bottom bracket (BB) can be disassembled. You will need some bottom bracket tools also. Any bike shop can sell you these tools. The left side of the BB, the non drive side, as you are sitting on the bike looking down, is normal right hand drive and this is the only side that needs to be removed when overhauling the BB. Hope this helps. [/quote.
I do not agree that you only need to loosen the non-drive side. To properly clean out and re-grease the bottom bracket, you really need to remove both cups. |
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// GDDropboxUploadStateWrapper.m
// GDFileManagerExample
//
// Created by Graham Dennis on 11/08/13.
// Copyright (c) 2013 Graham Dennis. All rights reserved.
//
#import "GDFileManagerUploadState.h"
@implementation GDFileManagerUploadState
@synthesize parentVersionID = _parentVersionID;
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{
return [self initWithUploadState:uploadState mimeType:mimeType uploadURL:uploadURL parentVersionID:parentVersionID extraState:nil];
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{
if ((self = [super init])) {
_uploadState = uploadState;
_uploadURL = uploadURL;
_parentVersionID = parentVersionID;
_mimeType = mimeType;
_extraState = extraState;
}
return self;
}
- (NSURL *)fileServiceSessionURL { return self.uploadURL; }
#pragma mark - NSCoding
static NSString *const kUploadState = @"UploadState";
static NSString *const kUploadURL = @"UploadURL";
static NSString *const kParentVersionID = @"ParentVersionID";
static NSString *const kMIMEType = @"MIMEType";
static NSString *const kExtraState = @"ExtraState";
- (id)initWithCoder:(NSCoder *)aDecoder
{
id <NSCoding> uploadState = [aDecoder decodeObjectForKey:kUploadState];
NSURL *uploadURL = [aDecoder decodeObjectForKey:kUploadURL];
NSString *parentVersionID = [aDecoder decodeObjectForKey:kParentVersionID];
NSString *mimeType = [aDecoder decodeObjectForKey:kMIMEType];
NSDictionary *extraState = [aDecoder decodeObjectForKey:kExtraState];
return [self initWithUploadState:uploadState mimeType:mimeType uploadURL:uploadURL parentVersionID:parentVersionID extraState:extraState];
}
- (void)encodeWithCoder:(NSCoder *)aCoder
{
[aCoder encodeObject:self.uploadState forKey:kUploadState];
[aCoder encodeObject:self.uploadURL forKey:kUploadURL];
[aCoder encodeObject:self.parentVersionID forKey:kParentVersionID];
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Can Dehydration Affect Creatinine Level in Blood
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Creatinine level is one of the indicator of kidney disease, it can reflect the degrees of kidney damaged, but high creatinine level not always means kidney damage, there are many factors may affect the creatinine level, such as high fever and cold. Then can dehydration affect creatinine levels in blood ? If you want to know it directly, you can chat with our online doctor now.
Dehydration is one of the symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease, just like weakness, swelling. It can reflect your kidney has been damaged in some degree but it will not affect the creatinine level in blood for a long time. In the following i will share you some reasons which can increase the level of it. There are two main reasons, they are non-disease factors and pathological factors. Non-disease factors including high fever, cold and eat too much foods with high protein in a short time. After eliminate those factors, you can make sure your kidney has been damaged. Serum creatinine level can reflect the damaged degrees of kidney, but it is not the sensitive indicator, only after the GFR declined to 50% the level of creatinine will increase. That is mean when your creatinine level is higher that the normal level and accompanied with other symptoms such as vomit, nausea, dizzy.
From the above we know that dehydration is a kind of symptoms of kidney disease just like vomit,so it will not affect the creatinine level in blood for a long time. If your creatinine level is higher than the normal level, at the same time, occurred dehydration, that means there are something wrong in your kidney. So you need to see your doctor without any delay, that can help you to make further diagnosis and avoid big disease. |
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Marvel VS Marvel: The MCU Films, Second Only to Their Television Counterparts
With Captain America: Civil War dominating the box office and raking in a nauseating amount of money for Marvel and its parent-company Disney, it’s clear that the superhero genre is one that people won’t be tiring of anytime soon. Since 2008’s Iron Man, Marvel has had success after success with its ever-expanding film franchises as new and old fans flock to the theaters to see their favorite heroes battle with a seemingly endless list of foes. While DC, Marvel’s main competitor, has also begun to crank out these beloved hero flicks, they’ve yet to meet the quality and quantity of Marvel films.
Marvel has been releasing at least two films per year, with its Phase 3 schedule extending into 2020, and, perhaps most importantly, the company has been releasing at least two successful films per year. The company has yet to have a flop on its hands, due large in part to the fact that the, “It’s all connected,” motto links each of the standalones to the larger ensemble flicks in one way or another. Critics as well as fans have continued to sing Marvel praises, making it clear that the company is certainly #1 in the superhero franchise game.
Despite being at the top of the field (the alleged showdown between Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice and Captain America: Civil War unsurprisingly ended with the latter winning in the eyes of critics and audiences alike) there is one thing that the MCU has almost embarrassingly dropped the ball on: diversity.
Gender diversity. Racial diversity. Diversity in nearly every regard.
With Captain America: Civil War (the twelfth MCU film since Iron Man) Marvel has managed to increase the number of its central black characters to a whopping three.
THREE.
Let’s give a slow-clap to Marvel for providing as many African American actors as white Chrises.
That was sarcasm by the way. Don’t clap for that. Do you realize how absurd it is that if another Chris joins the MCU the white Chrises will outnumber the non-white subsidiary leads?
Until Civil War the Chrises did outnumber the non-white members of the ensemble cast!
That coupled with the fact that, until Black Panther hits theaters in 2018, there won’t be a non-white lead in the MCU is further indicative of Marvel’s glaringly evident lack of ethnic diversity.
Similarly, the lack of women in the MCU is a bit disappointing considering the women that are present are almost universally beloved and, let’s be honest, tend to kick more physical and intellectual ass than their male counterparts.
I mean, sure, Ant-Man was a fun movie, but are you honestly telling me you’d rather team up with Scott Lange over Natasha Romanoff? If your company is failing will you really call up the face of Stark Industries, or Pepper Potts, the one running it? If you’re in a tense situation, do you really want to call on the Hulk for back-up over Scarlet Witch?
No!
And yet, there have been zero standalone films centered around a female hero. (Point for DC and Wonder Woman)
With women making up over 50% of the world’s population, it seems patently ridiculous that we still only have two women, “worthy,” enough to be deemed Avengers.
Lucky for Marvel, its television shows are picking up the MCU’s slack.
While a Black Widow standalone is still seemingly a pipe dream, and the Captain Marvel film has already been pushed back in favor of another male-led flick, shows like AKA: Jessica Jones, Agent Carter, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. are putting women and non-white characters in the forefront.
Agent Carter has gotten a bit more flak for its diversity than some of the other Marvel shows, due large in part to the fact that the show is trying to emphasize how prevalent this issue was during the time period that Margaret Carter was fighting off discrimination as frequently as bad guys. In terms of racial diversity, the show still isn’t quite up to par, but its 1940’s setting likely makes it a bit difficult to integrate non-white characters in an appropriate and respectful manner. The setting isn’t really a great excuse, something that the Agent Carter writers likely picked up on considering Season 2 introduced Jason Wilkes as a certifiable genius. Peggy Carter is clearly a female role model, who proves time and time again that she is just as capable, if not more so, than many of the men she is forced to deal with in the SSR.
While the male to female ratio of Agent Carter isn’t necessarily as progressive as it perhaps should be, that’s kind of the point. Peggy is fighting sexism and striving to prove that she is an agent, full stop. She isn’t a female agent, she’s just an agent. She can fight with the best of them, banter with the lot of them, and tends to save the day more than any of them. And while there may be less women in Agent Carter than shows taking place in present-day, the women who are present are as far from, “damsel in distress,” as they come. We’ve seen Black Widows, cunning geniuses, and sharp-witted actresses who easily fool men without blinking an eye. Agent Carter does a tremendous job of ensuring that all women portrayed in the show are as strong, intelligent, and funny as the gender is in real life.
Jessica Jones, a show whose titular character is in fact a woman, is coming off a recent Peabody win and has received praise across the board for its depiction of a strong, independent, and capable individual. AKA: a woman. The show doesn’t glamorize Jessica in any way. It doesn’t try to put her on a pedestal for men to lust after and women to emulate. Jessica Jones simply takes a character who has endured more hardships than most, and shows you how she is struggling to deal with them. There are consequences and repercussions, good decisions and bad, and, most importantly, there is a woman at the center of them all who is trying to navigate them as best she can. Equally important to note is the fact that the most important person in Jessica’s life is not a boyfriend but a best friend. There’s no dude coming in to save the day and rescue Jessica from Kilgrave. Sure, a couple of guys try, but in the end it’s the bond between women that gives our hero her victory. IMDb’s, “Top Series Cast,” spots go first to Krysten Ritter, second to Rachael Taylor, and third to Eka Darville.
Not a Caucasian dude in the lot.
Better yet? Jessica Jones introduced us to Luke Cage, whose show is set to air in 2017… a full year before Black Panther hits screens.
And now we reach the crowning glory of diversity in Marvel television.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is, from what I can see, inarguably the most progressive of the Marvel productions.
While everyone has been giving S.H.I.E.L.D. grief for not being more like the movies, it should be pointed out that the show is actually surpassing the movies where diversity is concerned. All of the people who gave up on the show in Season 1 because they were (for one reason or another) expecting a show called Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. to be rife with Avengers cameos, in addition to failing to grasp the actual premise, failed to realize that the characters on S.H.I.E.L.D. are infinitely more reflective of a world comprised of more than white men.
The much talked about Secret Warriors were introduced not long ago and were evenly represented by characters of Chinese/American, American, Colombian, and Mexican origin (the actors portraying said characters are Chinese/American, Australian, Colombian, and Mexican). Compare that to the two of twelve central characters in Civil War who aren’t Caucasian and it makes Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. the clear victor in terms of diversity. In fact, not only are multiple ethnicities celebrated, S.H.I.E.L.D. actually makes a point of calling out its own characters when they become a little too Western. When Daisy somewhat irritably requests that the foreign members of her team speak in English, Elena immediately replies, “Aren’t you a spy? Learn Spanish.”
It’s such an eye-opening moment because, yeah Daisy, you are a spy and you should learn some Spanish. (Perhaps a little Russian as well?) English is not the majority language of the world and S.H.I.E.L.D. reminds viewers of that fact in a very real and self-aware way.
Couple the focus on varying ethnicities with the fact that half of this new team of Inhumans is comprised of women, and the actual leader of said team is agent-extraordinaire Daisy Johnson, and the Secret Warriors are already 100% more diverse than their Avengers counterparts.
Best yet? At no point in the show is it even questioned that these women are just as capable, and oftentimes more capable, than the men. Joey, Elena, and Lincoln follow Daisy because she is a leader. Period. She has the most experience with S.H.I.E.L.D, has gone on more missions than anyone else on the Inhuman team, and is in the best position to make the tough calls. Everyone else knows this and are competent enough to realize that those facts are the only ones that matter.
And this isn’t something that Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has just started emphasizing.
Since it first premiered, S.H.I.E.L.D. has been a show centered around an even number of male and female characters, with a third of the core 6 characters being of Asian descent. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. isn’t as cookie cutter as the Marvel films and strives to put all characters on a relatively even playing field regardless of race or gender. There are some men who are forces to be reckoned with in the field, and others who much prefer being in a lab. And it’s exactly the same situation for the women of the show. The skillset of some lies in dissecting dead bodies, while the skillset of others involves punching baddies in the face. In fact, until recently, the vast majority of the stunt-work on the show has been done by its female field-agents.
Lastly, while I’ve read many an article about the lack of diversity in Hollywood, and particularly in the superhero genre, I’ve not seen much on the topic of disabilities. While the MCU briefly touched upon Tony Stark’s post-Battle of New York PTSD, Hawkeye’s hearing impairment is still noticeably absent, as are many of the more obvious issues that Bucky has faced as a result of his role as the Winter Soldier. Sure, there are some subtle hints and a few brief mentions, but, for the most part, the issue that plague the characters in the MCU are often overlooked or perceived through subtext by observant viewers.
Cut back to Marvel’s television franchises and you see a wide spectrum of very real issues being openly discussed and highlighted. Jessica Jones focuses on a woman who was mentally and physically abused to the point where she developed paranoia, severe depression, and less-than-advisable coping mechanisms. Daredevil focuses on a man, blinded as a child, who used every resource in his possession to train himself to become the protector of Hell’s Kitchen. Agent Carter is a show that, at its heart, focuses on a war vet who is slowly but surely readjusting to life and doing her utmost to take things one day at a time.
And Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D?
Leo Fitz suffered from severe brain damage post-Season 1, Melinda May has been dealing with PTSD since the start of the series due to the incident in Bahrain, Phil Coulson has experienced PTSD since his resurrection as well as the physical loss of a limb, Jemma Simmons has had clear signs of PTSD, depression, and anxiety since returning from her involuntary trip to alien planet Maveth, Daisy Johnson has had to deal with the mental and emotional challenges of physical transforming into an Inhuman, and Grant Ward, though certainly a villain, is another character whose abuse led him down a terrible path. And those are just original characters! Lincoln is a recovering alcoholic, Bobbi underwent psych evals and physical therapy after her run-in with Ward, and (prior to becoming and Inhuman-murdering psycho) Andrew Garner was visible enough to indicate that all Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. were being evaluated in some way.
S.H.I.E.L.D. has done better than most at not shying away from the reality of an unrealistic show. As black-ops agents, these characters will undoubtedly experience things that will permanently change them forever. But, rather than completely dismissing such changes, S.H.I.E.L.D. does what it can in the allotted time-frame to address them. We’ve seen legitimate therapy sessions, both physical and mental, and have at no point been forced to believe that everyone is perfect and A-ok.
So far, the MCU has been very much, “One step forward, two steps back,” while approaching this problem of diversity. Yay for a Black Panther film with Chadwick Boseman starring, boo that in a sea of white-male-driven films it was Captain Marvelthat got pushed back to make it happen.
The MCU is essentially a web of carefully implemented films that can be linked together in order to provide some semblance of congruity. And while the films themselves connect fairly seamlessly, they unfortunately do not connect with many of the audiences that are viewing them. It’s hard to remember in places like the United States, where companies like Marvel and Disney are based out of, that white men do not make up the majority of the world and are therefore not the only people who should be represented in these film franchises. There are far larger markets that, for some odd reason, are inaccurately being considered the minority simply because their skin color or gender isn’t what Hollywood and the Western culture have deemed worthy of being reflected onscreen.
Considering the next 4+ years of Marvel films have already been planned and scheduled, it seems pretty unlikely that the MCU will make any significant improvements in diversifying the characters it chooses to portray onscreen.
Until then, we thankfully have equally exciting, character-driven, action-packed, shows to watch instead.
Do you think the MCU film are playing catch-up with their TV counterparts? Let us know in the comments section below or send us a Tweet!
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On January 7, 2019, Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. ("the Company") issued a press release announcing its full-year 2019 strategic outlook and financial guidance. A copy of this press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, the senior management of the Company will be using the presentation attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report, and incorporated herein by reference, in its meetings with investors and analysts at the 37th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.
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Introduction 7 Amicus Founding Beliefs WE BELIEVE... WE BELIEVE... WE BELIEVE… In the Fight to Remain In Our Future to Build In Each Other to at the ForefrontWe push of ideas as Longfar-term and Value as for fast as possibleFoster Teamwork and Therapies for Rare and Our Stakeholders Respect for Each Orphan Diseases Individual’s Contribution We encourage and embrace constant innovation • We seek to deliver the highest quality therapies for • We are all owners of this business • Our passion for making a persons living with these diseases difference unites us • We are business led and science • We support the disease communities - and their families We have a duty to obsoletedriven our own technologies• Diversity of experience and • We are passionate about what we do thought is essential • Maximizing value for our • We encourage and embrace constant innovation shareholders is the foundation of our • We communicate openly, • We have a duty to obsolete our own technologies future successes honestly and respectfully • We push ideas as far and as fast as possible We are business• Our medicines led mustand be fairly science priced driven• Our families are part of the • We take smart risks and broadly accessible Amicus experience • We work hard • We build strategic partnerships • Work-life balance keeps us • We keep asking the tough questions healthy • • We will never be constrained by prior thinking We will not lie, cheat or steal • We learn from ourOur mistakes passion for making• We take full responsibility a difference for our unites us • We think differently - very differently actions
Galafold® (migalastat) Global Launch… …taking a leadership role in the treatment of Fabry disease “We push ideas as far and as fast as possible” - Amicus Belief Statement
Galafold: Precision Medicine for Fabry Disease 25 Galafold Snapshot (as of December 31, 2018) ~$91M* $160-180M One of the Most FY18 Galafold FY19 Global Revenue Galafold Successful Rare Rev. Guidance Disease Launches Geographic 24 Countries with Expansion in Pricing & 2019 Reimbursement 8 Regulatory 348 Approvals: Amenable Australia, Canada, EU, Variants in U.S. Israel, Japan, S. Korea, Switzerland , U.S. Label Galafold is indicated for adults with a confirmed diagnosis of Fabry Disease and an amenable mutation/variant. The most common adverse reactions reported with Galafold (≥10%) were headache, nasopharyngitis, urinary tract infection, nausea and pyrexia. For additional information about Galafold, including the full U.S. Prescribing Information, please visit https://www.amicusrx.com/pi/Galafold.pdf. For further important safety information for Galafold, including posology and method of administration, special warnings, drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, please see the European SmPC for Galafold available from the EMA website at www.ema.europa.eu. *Preliminary and unaudited
Galafold: Precision Medicine for Fabry Disease 26 International Update (as of December 31, 2018) Strong Continued Growth with High Compliance and Adherence CURRENT ESTIMATED MARKET SHARE IN EU5* OF TREATED AMENABLE PATIENTS MARKET DYNAMICS • Continued strong uptake in ERT- switch patients • Increasing adoption by diagnosed Galafold ERT untreated patients • Very high rates of adherence and ~53% ~47% compliance (>90%) • Balanced mix of males and females, classic and late-onset patients • Robust interest from physician community *Market share assumptions based on estimated number of treated amenable patients in EU5 as of October 2018
Thank You “Our passion for making a difference unites us” -Amicus Belief Statement
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Amicus Therapeutics Provides Full-Year 2019 Strategic Outlook and Financial Guidance Full-Year 2018 Galafold Revenue of ~$91M Exceeds $80M-$90M Guidance 2019 Galafold Revenue Expected to Nearly Double – with Guidance of $160M-$180M Pompe Phase 3 PROPEL Study Expected to Complete Enrollment and Additional Phase 2 Pompe Data in 2019 Additional 2-Year Data from Phase 1/2 CLN6 Batten Disease Clinical Study Anticipated Mid-Year 2019 Ongoing Phase 1/2 CLN3 Batten Disease Study Expected to Complete Enrollment in 2019 Preclinical Proof of Concept for Fabry and Pompe Gene Therapy Programs Expected in 2019 Strong Balance Sheet with $500M+ Cash CRANBURY, NJ, January 7, 2019 – Amicus Therapeutics (Nasdaq: FOLD), a global biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing and delivering novel medicines for rare metabolic diseases, today provided unaudited preliminary Galafold revenue for the full-year 2018 and introduced its full-year 2019 strategic outlook and financial guidance. During 2018 Amicus met or exceeded all five key strategic priorities: • More than doubled global revenue for Galafold (migalastat). Revenue grew from $36.9 million in full-year 2017 to approximately $91 million (preliminary and unaudited) in full-year 2018, exceeding the high end of the full-year 2018 guidance range of $80 million to $90 million. • Successfully secured approvals for migalastat in the U.S. and Japan, with strong initial adoption. As of December 31, 2018, 149 patients in the U.S. have been prescribed Galafold since the August launch. • Achieved clinical, manufacturing and regulatory milestones to advance AT-GAA toward global regulatory submissions and approvals. Highlights included positive 12- and 18-month data from the ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical study, manufacturing scale up (1000L), and first patient dosed in the PROPEL pivotal study. • Pipeline expanded to include 14 new gene therapy programs, including two clinical programs in Batten disease, exceeding target of least one new clinical program in 2019. Target enrollment has been achieved in the Phase 1/2 study in CLN6 Batten disease, and the first patient has been dosed in the Phase 1/2 study in CLN3 Batten disease. • Maintained and strengthened the balance sheet. The current cash position of approximately $505 million (preliminary and unaudited) at December 31, 2018 is expected to fund ongoing operations into at least mid-2021. John F. Crowley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. stated, “During 2018 we advanced several steps closer to our 2023 vision to treat at least 5,000 patients and achieve $1 billion in global revenue. Following the new approvals for our Fabry precision medicine Galafold in the U.S. and Japan, and continued growth momentum in international markets, we have exceeded our 2018 guidance. Patients are also now being treated in multiple Amicus clinical studies, including our Phase 1/2 and pivotal studies of AT-GAA for Pompe disease, as well as Phase 1/2 studies of our investigational gene therapies for CLN3 and CLN6 Batten disease. Today we are in a stronger position than ever to become a leading global biotechnology company focused on transforming the lives of people living with these rare, life-threatening conditions and creating significant value for our shareholders.” Amicus is focused on the following five key strategic priorities in 2019:
• Nearly double again annual revenue for Galafold (FY19 guidance of $160M-$180M in worldwide revenue) with 1,000+ Fabry patients on Galafold by year end • Complete enrollment in pivotal study in Pompe disease and report additional Phase 2 data • Report additional two-year results from Phase 1/2 clinical study in CLN6 Batten disease and complete enrollment in ongoing CLN-3 Batten disease Phase 1/2 study • Establish preclinical proof of concept for Fabry and Pompe gene therapies • Maintain a strong financial position Mr. Crowley will discuss Amicus' corporate objectives and key milestones in a presentation at the 37th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. PT (11:30 a.m. ET). A live webcast of the presentation can be accessed through the Investors section of the Amicus Therapeutics corporate web site at http://ir.amicusrx.com/events.cfm, and will be archived for 90 days. Full-Year 2018 Financial Summary and 2019 Guidance Amicus recorded approximately $91 million (preliminary and unaudited) in full-year 2018 revenue from commercial sales and reimbursed expanded access programs for Galafold. For the full-year 2019 the Company anticipates total Galafold revenue of $160 million to $180 million. Prescription growth in 2018 was largely driven by EU and other countries outside the U.S. and Japan. Growth in 2019 is expected to be driven by continued growth in EU markets, further geographic expansion, and further success from the first full year of launch in the U.S. and Japan. Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled just over $500 million (preliminary and unaudited) at December 31, 2018. The Company expects to end 2019 with approximately $300 million in cash on hand. The current cash position is anticipated to fund ongoing operations into at least mid- 2021. Program Highlights Galafold (Migalastat) Oral Precision Medicine for Fabry Disease Galafold is an oral precision medicine for Fabry disease approved in the EU and other geographies to treat Fabry disease in patients 16 years or older who have amenable genetic mutations. The U.S. FDA approved Galafold under Subpart H for the treatment of adult patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Fabry disease and an amenable genetic variant. An estimated 35% to 50% of the global Fabry population may be suitable for treatment with Galafold on the basis of their genetic mutations, or variants. For patients who are not suitable for treatment with Galafold on the basis of their genetic mutations, or variants, Amicus is advancing a next-generation gene therapy. Global Galafold Updates: • 650+ patients (naïve and ERT-switch) on reimbursed Galafold worldwide as of December 31, 2018. • Approvals secured in eight geographies including Australia, Canada, EU, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, and United States and pending in Taiwan and several additional markets. • U.S. launch exceeded internal expectations with 149 new patient prescriptions, also known as patient referral forms (PRFs), as of December 31, 2018. Time to shipment was up to 60 days, limiting 2018 revenue impact but providing a strong foundation for 2019. • Pricing and reimbursement secured in 24 countries. • Registry and other Phase 4 supportive studies underway. AT-GAA for Pompe Disease AT-GAA is a novel treatment paradigm in Phase 3 development that consists of ATB200, a unique recombinant human acid alpha-glucosidase (rhGAA) enzyme with optimized carbohydrate structures, particularly mannose 6-phosphate (M6P), to enhance uptake, co-administered with AT2221, a pharmacological chaperone. Positive results from a global Phase 1/2 clinical study (ATB200-02) have shown consistent and durable responses across key measures of safety, functional outcomes and biomarkers in both ERT-switch and ERT-naïve Pompe patients following up to 18 months of treatment with AT-GAA. The Company’s strategy is to enhance the body of clinical data for AT-GAA in ongoing clinical studies, including the pivotal study (PROPEL, also referred to as ATB200-03) to deliver this potential new therapy to as many people living with Pompe disease as soon as possible. Based on regulatory feedback from both the U.S. FDA and European Medicines Agency (EMA), the PROPEL study is expected to support approval for a broad indication, including ERT-switch and treatment-naïve patients.
Pompe Program Updates: • 1000L scale material released for pivotal PROPEL study. • Dosing initiated in PROPEL study. • WuXi partnership strengthened with 5-year supply agreement. Anticipated Pompe Program Milestones in 2019: • New data from the Phase 1/2 ATB200-02 clinical study, including final 24-month data in Cohorts 1-3, and initial 6- month data in additional ERT-switch patients (Cohort 4). • Retrospective natural history study data in approximately 100 ERT-treated Pompe patients. • Additional supportive studies, including an open-label study in pediatric patients. • Full enrollment in Phase 3 PROPEL study. • Advance agreed upon CMC requirements to support BLA. Gene Therapy Programs for Rare Metabolic Diseases During the third quarter and early fourth quarter of 2018, Amicus expanded its pipeline and future growth platform [link here] to include 14 new gene therapy programs and future growth platform for rare metabolic diseases, including 10 preclinical and clinical stage adeno associated virus 9 (AAV9) programs (intrathecal delivery) for neurologic lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs). Together these 10 programs have the potential to address 10,000+ people living with these neurologic LSDs and represent a $1 billion recurring revenue opportunity. Amicus is also developing four next-generation AAV gene therapies for Fabry disease, Pompe disease, CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD) and one additional undisclosed rare metabolic disorder. In Batten disease, compelling proof of concept has been demonstrated in preclinical studies in CLN6, CLN3, and CLN8, as well as initial clinical safety and efficacy in a Phase 1/2 study in patients with CLN6. The Company has also shown early proof of principle for Amicus DNA constructs for optimized gene therapies for Fabry and Pompe diseases. Gene Therapy Program Updates: • First patient treated in CLN3 Batten disease Phase 1/2 study with no serious adverse events reported to date. • Target enrollment achieved in CLN6 Batten disease Phase 1/2 study, with 12 patients receiving a single administration of gene therapy (exposure ranging from ~1 to 34 months). Anticipated Gene Therapy Pipeline Milestones in 2019: • Additional two-year data from CLN6 Batten disease Phase 1/2 study. • Full enrollment of ongoing CLN3 Batten disease Phase 1/2 study. • Preclinical data for next-generation gene therapies for Fabry, Pompe and CDD. • Preclinical work across additional neurologic LSDs. About Galafold Galafold® (migalastat) 123 mg capsules is an oral pharmacological chaperone of alpha-Galactosidase A (alpha-Gal A) for the treatment of Fabry disease in adults who have amenable GLA variants. In these patients, Galafold works by stabilizing the body’s own dysfunctional enzyme so that it can clear the accumulation of disease substrate. Globally, Amicus Therapeutics estimates that approximately 35 to 50 percent of Fabry patients may have amenable GLA variants, though amenability rates within this range vary by geography. Galafold is approved in Australia, Canada, European Union, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland and the U.S. U. S. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Galafold is indicated for the treatment of adults with a confirmed diagnosis of Fabry disease and an amenable galactosidase alpha gene (GLA) variant based on in vitro assay data. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on reduction in kidney interstitial capillary cell globotriaosylceramide (KIC GL-3) substrate. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials. U.S. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions reported with Galafold (≥10%) were headache, nasopharyngitis, urinary tract infection, nausea and pyrexia.
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS There is insufficient clinical data on Galafold use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage. Advise women of the potential risk to a fetus. It is not known if Galafold is present in human milk. Therefore, the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for Galafold and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from Galafold or from the underlying maternal condition. Galafold is not recommended for use in patients with severe renal impairment or end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis. The safety and effectiveness of Galafold have not been established in pediatric patients. To report Suspected Adverse Reactions, contact Amicus Therapeutics at 1-877-4AMICUS or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. For additional information about Galafold, including the full U.S. Prescribing Information, please visit https://www.amicusrx.com/pi/Galafold.pdf. EU Important Safety Information Treatment with Galafold should be initiated and supervised by specialists experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of Fabry disease. Galafold is not recommended for use in patients with a nonamenable mutation. • Galafold is not intended for concomitant use with enzyme replacement therapy. • Galafold is not recommended for use in patients with Fabry disease who have severe renal impairment (<30 mL/min/1.73 m2). The safety and efficacy of Galafold in children 0–15 years of age have not yet been established. • No dosage adjustments are required in patients with hepatic impairment or in the elderly population. • There is very limited experience with the use of this medicine in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, do not take this medicine until you have checked with your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. • While taking Galafold, effective birth control should be used. It is not known whether Galafold is excreted in human milk. • Contraindications to Galafold include hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in the PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. • It is advised to periodically monitor renal function, echocardiographic parameters and biochemical markers (every 6 months) in patients initiated on Galafold or switched to Galafold. • OVERDOSE: General medical care is recommended in the case of Galafold overdose. • The most common adverse reaction reported was headache, which was experienced by approximately 10% of patients who received Galafold. For a complete list of adverse reactions, please review the SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS. • Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. For further important safety information for Galafold, including posology and method of administration, special warnings, drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, please see the European SmPC for Galafold available from the EMA website at www.ema.europa.eu. About Amicus Therapeutics Amicus Therapeutics (Nasdaq: FOLD) is a global, patient-dedicated biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing and delivering novel high-quality medicines for people living with rare metabolic diseases. With extraordinary patient focus, Amicus Therapeutics is committed to advancing and expanding a robust pipeline of cutting-edge, first- or best-in-class medicines for rare metabolic diseases. For more information please visit the company’s website at www.amicusrx.com, and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to preclinical and clinical development of our product candidates, the timing and reporting of results from preclinical studies and clinical trials, the prospects and timing of the potential regulatory approval of our product candidates, commercialization plans, manufacturing and supply plans, financing plans, and the projected revenues and cash position for the Company. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by us that any of our plans will be achieved. Any or all of the forward-looking statements in this press release may turn out to be wrong and can be affected by inaccurate assumptions we might make or by known or unknown risks and uncertainties. For example, with respect to statements regarding the goals, progress, timing, and outcomes of discussions with regulatory authorities, and in particular the potential goals, progress, timing, and results of preclinical studies and clinical trials, actual results may differ materially from those set forth in this release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in our business, including,
without limitation: the potential that results of clinical or preclinical studies indicate that the product candidates are unsafe or ineffective; the potential that it may be difficult to enroll patients in our clinical trials; the potential that regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, and PMDA, may not grant or may delay approval for our product candidates; the potential that we may not be successful in commercializing Galafold in Europe and other geographies or our other product candidates if and when approved; the potential that preclinical and clinical studies could be delayed because we identify serious side effects or other safety issues; the potential that we may not be able to manufacture or supply sufficient clinical or commercial products; and the potential that we will need additional funding to complete all of our studies and manufacturing. Further, the results of earlier preclinical studies and/or clinical trials may not be predictive of future results. With respect to statements regarding projections of the Company's revenue and cash position, actual results may differ based on market factors and the Company's ability to execute its operational and budget plans. In addition, all forward-looking statements are subject to other risks detailed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 as well as our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter September 30, 2018. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward- looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and we undertake no obligation to revise or update this news release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. CONTACTS: Investors/Media: Amicus Therapeutics Sara Pellegrino, IRC Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications spellegrino@amicusrx.com (609) 662-5044 Media: Pure Communications Jennifer Paganelli jpaganelli@purecommunications.com (347) 658-8290 FOLD–G |
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Morocco Replaces Turkey as New Co-chair of GCTF | MAP
Morocco, already a global leader in the fight against violent extremism, is taking over the co-presidency of the Global Counter Terrorism Forum (GCTF):
The transfer of the co-presidency of the Global Counter Terrorism Forum (GCTF) from Turkey to Morocco took place here on Wednesday on the occasion of the 9th meeting of the GCTF’s coordination committee.
Morocco and Netherlands will co-chair the GCTF replacing Turkey and the US.
Speaking on this occasion, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Nasser Bourita said that the Moroccan-Dutch co-presidency is the culmination of a fruitful collaboration through the Working Group on foreign terrorist fighters.
”Assuming this responsibility shows the clear, determined and constructive involvement of Morocco in the fight against terrorism,” he added, noting that the Kingdom is set to strengthen the values of openness, dialogue, cooperation and sharing of experiences and good practices.
Bourita highlighted efforts made by Morocco at the working group on foreign terrorist fighters and within the joint initiative with the US on border security.
The Dutch foreign minister, Bert Koenders, said that the recent terror attacks, including the ones targeting Ankara, Istanbul, Lahore and Brussels, require the strengthening of counter-terrorism efforts.
Koenders stressed, in this context, the importance of strengthening the exchange of information in the prospect of establishing a long-term approach including prevention of radicalization.
The GCTF is an international partnership which is committed to improving worldwide cooperation on counterterrorism. The Forum is chiefly concerned with issues like de-radicalisation and strengthening the rule of law and the justice system in the fight against terrorism…[ORIGINAL STORY, SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED] |
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Monday, 29 August 2011
Anthropogenic habitat modifications don't scare off marsh harriers
Over the past several decades, a growing number of studies have linked declines in biodiversity and abundance--especially of birds--with intensification of agricultural practices. Replacement of uncultivated areas with farm fields, use of pesticides, increases in monocultures, and earlier harvesting dates have all been associated with reductions in the quality of hunting/nesting habitats, reproductive failure, mortality of individual birds, and increased heterogeneity of bird communities.
However, as has been discussed in previous posts, not all animals respond to anthropogenic disturbance in the same way. Thus, it is likely that some species might not be negatively impacted by agricultural practices--in fact, they might benefit from them. For instance, species that depend on wetlands might thrive in agricultural areas where the use of irrigation has created artificial ponds and wetlands that either generate new habitats or replace those that were previously lost to agricultural expansion.
(Hunting marsh harrier, Circus aeruginosus)
This appears to be the case among marsh harriers (Circus aeruginosus) in the Catalan Ebro basin, an agricultural area in the Iberian Peninsula. The harriers declined in Europe between 1960 and 1980 because of pesticide contamination, hunting, and heavy drainage of the wetlands where they breed. Harrier populations have been recovering in recent decades, to the point where they are actually increasing their geographic range in some locations. These improvements appear to be linked with the birds' use of artificial ponds/reservoirs created by local farmers.
(Map outlining the Ebro Basin area of the Iberian Peninsula. Traditionally, agriculture here included extensive cultivation of cereal crops separated by field margins; fallow grounds were allowed to rest for one or more years, during which time they were used for grazing of livestock. During the 20th century, however, farming practices changed: A variety of alternative crops became popular, irrigation systems were established, and both the fallow system and field margins were eliminated. Currently, the region is an "agricultural mosaic" composed of arable, non-irrigated cereal crops, irrigated fields, dry fruit trees, and irrigated fruit trees.)
To investigate this hypothesis, researchers from the Universitat de Barcelona, the Estación Biológica de Doñana, and the Universidad Pablo de Olavide monitored breeding marsh harriers from 1997-2008 and measured habitat variables within and around wetlands where the birds were found nesting. Parameters of interest included type of habitat (e.g., artificial pond vs. reservoir vs. river, etc.), amount of vegetation in the wetland, shape of the wetland, amount of open water, type of agriculture associated with the wetland, and proximity to anthropogenic structures such as villages and roads.
Of the 617 total wetlands in the study area, only 51 had the minimum requirements that made them suitable for marsh harrier breeding. Of these, 68% were artificial water bodies associated with agricultural irrigation. Approximately 69% of these wetlands were occupied at least once during the study.
(Marsh harrier in flight)
Features of both the immediate (within-wetland) and extended (within a 3-km radius of the wetland) environment were associated with chosen breeding territories: Marsh harriers seemed to strongly prefer habitats with higher areas of aquatic vegetation; they were also drawn to wetlands near agricultural fields with highly irrigated herbaceous crops. The importance of these two levels of habitat features--both near to, and far from, the nesting site--suggests that the birds are satisfied not only with the apparent safety of the breeding ground, but also with the likelihood that they will find sufficient prey in the nearby fields. The fact that they are particularly drawn towards heavily managed cropland indicates that the birds are not being scared off by anthropogenic activities. Even better, the researchers did not find any relationship between habitat attributes and productivity. In other words, harriers in agricultural areas are not suffering reduced breeding success because of their fondness for artificial wetlands.
The scientists suggest that one of the reasons harriers may thrive in anthropogenic areas is the constant wetness due to influx of water from irrigation; in natural environments, wetlands often dry out during spring and summer because they are not continually supplied with fresh water. The authors also point out how the current results support previous findings suggesting that marsh harriers are able to find an abundance of prey in "agriculturally intense" habitats. However, neither study was able to document specifics related to harrier hunting practices, so more data will need to be collected--how far the birds fly, which areas of the habitat they use, what species they are eating--in order to explain the mechanisms behind their apparent success in anthropogenic areas.
Raptors such as the marsh harrier are often used as bioindicators--species whose population trends reflect the health of an ecosystem--because they are at the top of the food chain. This study shows that at least some raptors can adapt to the presence of humans; thus, this group of animals may not uniformly be good at providing early warnings of habitat degradation. However, the researchers point out that "finer cues" such as individual health and survival might indicate forms of ecosystem degradation that were not studied here--including water pollution and pesticide use. This is another possibility that will require attention in future studies.
Who is the "Anthrophysist"?
I am a biologist who studies the ways in which anthropogenic disturbance impacts animals (especially birds). I hope that the results of my work, and the work of other researchers like me, can help humans learn how to coexist more peacefully with wildlife. I am also interested in the role that nature has played in shaping human cultures around the world and over the centuries. Although this blog will predominantly focus on scientific research, I hope to occasionally profile some anthropological work as well, in order to better highlight the interconnectedness of humans ("anthro") and nature ("physis"). |
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Malaysian Mandate of Heaven
Currently Ku Li is in a bit of an embarrassing strife because of an unsigned Stat Dec, but it won't matter much because I suspect Najib really doesn't give two figs about Ku Li being mentioned or involved in a document as an alternative PM, as he only wanted Ku Li's public declaration of support for him (a gimmickry as it has been) to show the Heartland that other than an unhappy unpleasant and unreasonable old man, everyone in UMNO supports his PM-ship.
In UMNO there's always all kinds of Machiavellian manoeuvres, all of which we can indeed assume to be surely Machiavellian wakakaka, and where the only difference is only in each's degree of intensity (the Machiavellian nature, that is), wakakaka again.
Ku Li had once tried to move democratically against UMNO Baru on a Semangat 46 platform but alas, he found out that fighting from outside against UMNO was near impossible. UMNO had/has the resources (very very deep pockets), the political infrastructure and network, control of the so-called apolitical (but very political) government institutions, and control of the media - it's only in recent times some media outlets have broken free of UMNO's control but this phenomenon may be short-lived.
Thus, more so for an UMNO man, erstwhile, former or ex, he or she must get back into UMNO to be able to ascend to where he wants to be, particularly if he/she aspires to be PM.
Would Mahathir have become PM if Razak (Najib's dad) didn't invite and accept him back?
Would AAB (previously aligned with Ku Li) have become PM if he didn't kuai kuai kowtow to Mahathir and return to the Mothership?
Thus Ku Li returns to UMNO, to wait and wait and wait for his chance to become PM. But he was both too cautious to take opportunistic chances and also too much of a proud aristocrat to kowtow kuai kuai to the demands and conditions of a commoner like Mahathir.
Yes, poor Ku Li was not as sly and as quietly kuai-laan as AAB and Najib who both acted as if they would 'tremblingly hear and obey' but gave Mahathir the two fingers once they become PM, wakakaka.
Alas, but it has to be said that AAB didn't fare too well in this regard though Najib seems to be resisting Mahathir's multiple attempts to dislodge him, wakakaka.
Anyway, there is no denying Ku Li has always wanted to be PM, which explains the SD the DAP has shown in an attempt to chip away and undermine the perceived support Ku Li has declared for Ah Jib Gor - see MM Online's Zahid can corroborate Ku Li’s role in SD, says DAP man.
However, this time I suspect Ku Li might have finally abandoned his 35 years' dream - one which sadly for him couldn't be realized only because he had foolishly given way to Mahathir as Hussein Onn's deputy because he had wanted to first sort out UMNO's financial business (Ku Li had the highest support compared to the other 2 UMNO VPs), and eventually as Malaysia's 4th PM, and only because he also foolishly believed Mahathir would keep his word to have him as DPM.
Sigh, he doesn't have the Mandate of Heaven, wakakaka.
Mandate of Heaven
In this regard, yes, we could say Mahathir had been treacherous to Ku Li in not keeping his words, an agreement to make the latter as his DPM as Ku Li had willingly given way to him to be deputy president UMNO and of course the PM, but then what do you expect when that's UMNO, a veritable nest of vipers.
Nonetheless, why has he (Mahathir) complained about AAB and Najib not keeping their word to him? Didn't he set the example vis-a-vis Ku Li for them to follow?Ain't karma such a bitch? Wakakaka.
But wait, I apologise for boring you with this sense of outrage at the blatant double standards because I kept forgetting that's UMNO, wakakaka.
And that's why, to reiterate, UMNO is a nest of vipers with mucho Machiavellian activities and schemes, wakakaka, which BTW should also include Anwar's attempted move against Mahathir back in 1998.
And to show my argument is true that UMNO blokes like Ku Li and Anwar (and indeed even Mahathir himself) prefer to be within UMNO than outside, let's see what Anwar did after he was out-manoeuvred by Mahathir following the failed attempt to oust the Old Man in June 1998.
OK, let's hear what he said just a mere two months later, on 12 August 1998, during the opening of the then-new Penang UMNO building. That was when the UMNO jungle drums were already beating away that Anwar was going for broke for the presidency of UMNO because of the virtually irreparable rift between the two UMNO top leaders, wakakaka. Anwar said:"I have said this many times, but it has all been for nought, but right here in front of my Penang friends, I want to announce my full support and loyalty to Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed for him to remain as party president."
"Dr. Mahathir is not a new leader. He has vast experience in all matters. If you compare me to him, I am just a student. I can never go against my mentor, much less my father. We may have some differences but it is impossible to believe that these petty differences will split us up. When it comes to important matters, including economic issues, we stand united."
Well, … mentor-student, vast experience in all matters and father-son ... what do we make of those sweet endearing words?
Hmmm, Anwar had said this of Mahathir during AAB's time when the latter was encountering mucho problemo with His Imperial Maharaja, wakakaka, that Mahathir was suffering from delusion about his stewardship of the country:
“He is surrounded by tok ampu (apple polishers) who never tell him the real picture. That is why he never gets the real truth. In that sense, I pity the man.”
Now, when Anwar lavished those sweet syrupy words of … mentor-student, vast experience in all matters and father-son ... for Mahathir on 12 August 1998, wasn't he also one of those tok ampu he complained surrounded Mahathir? Wakakaka.
And we all knew his tok ampu-ness' sweet honey-laced words cut no ice with an already furious fuming Mahathir.
Yes, Anwar knew the near insurmountable difficulties of becoming PM when outside UMNO, which was why he fought tooth and nail to get back into the Mothership, even unto suing Mahathir and the government in 1998 for unconstitutional dismissal of him from his DPM and Finance Minister's positions - my late Bhai was his lawyer. Utusan reported:
He also sought a declaration that his dismissal as from 5.30pm on Sept 2 1998 is null and void, inconsequential and of no effect.
Anwar, who is also seeking a declaration that he is still a minister in the cabinet, is also asking for cost and any further or other relief deemed fit and proper by the court.
But as I mentioned it's not easy to fight 'city hall' from outside for reasons listed above - naturally he lost and Mahathir triumphed over him once more in that court case.
But he still didn't give up because when he was released by AAB in 2006, we were told by a Malaysiakini news report on 10 August 2006 that he sought out Ku Li for advice on his political future.
This was what I had blogged a day after the Malaysiakini report:
Tengku Razaleigh (Ku Li) has confirmed what I have been averring all along – that Anwar Ibrahim yearns and plans to return to UMNO.
I had stated that once a person has experienced power at the very top, as Anwar Ibrahim had before he was ousted on the eve of his prime ministership, that person would find it extremely difficult to accept being at a lower political position, like say, a mere opposition leader.
And in Malaysia, there is only one avenue to the top of the political hierarchy, via UMNO, full stop!
After Anwar was released from prison, he went to see Ku Li. Ku Li advised him that there were only two parties for Anwar to reach the top, rejoin UMNO or join PAS to become its head and transform the Islamist party into a modern attractive and powerful alternative party. If he was able to achieve the latter he could even be the first PAS PM. Ku Li also advised him to stop mucking around with loser PKR.
But obviously UMNO is the easier path of the two. Ku Li said: “I advised him if you want to get back to mainstream politics, or want to be prime minister, you should go back to UMNO. How? He has to work it out. I am not to advise him [on that]."
Ku Li told Anwar: "Your wife (Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail) only won because it was your (previous) seat in Permatang Pauh".[recall in the 2004 GE how Wan Azizah scrapped through after a couple of recounts (losing in the first two counts), winning with 21,737 votes to UMNO Pirdaus Ismail's 21,147, a scary majority of only 590 votes which in practical terms translated into a win by only 296 votes - and that was what must have influenced Ku Li's words]
However, Ku Li told Malaysiakini he doubt whether Anwar will win if he (Anwar) were to stand again in Permatang Pauh - unless he stands on either PAS or UMNO ticket.
According to Ku Li, Anwar agreed to his advice.
But alas for him, he couldn't batter down the shut-very-tight UMNO gates, wakakaka, despite his attempts to charm AAB, on which I have a couple of posts, wakakaka.
Hmmm again, I wonder whether it was a coincidence that GAN (Gerakan Anti Najib) or as it's known today by its English acronym ANC, started around that time in which a poor and already dead Shaariibuu Altantuyaa was repetitively 'murdered' by Malaysian politics (extracts):
By sheer speed of their computation of advantage
What to extract, exploit, extricate from my name
Squeezing the very last speck of desiccated blood
From my hyper cold shattered fragments of bones
Eager hands raided the ossuary for me to be laid
As stepping stones for the progress of a demigod
On Ardha-Matanga, 4 tasks & seven white trunks
Saluting Brahma, walking to Amarawati by a lake
As the pseudo-pious pirouetting pachyderm crushesWhat little good left of my name, what trust existsIn my family’s hope for requital of my cruel murderI realize those raucous battle cries were not for me
Oh, what filial piety PKR had shown to Altantuyaa
Even in 2008 when Pakatan Rakyat was riding a political tsunami and performed its best, it was still short of 30 seats for a majority, testifying to the difficulties in (not impossibility of) dislodging a 50-year old established 'city hall'.
The BN's majority of 58 seats in 2008 (140 vs PR's 82) meant that Pakatan was short of 30 seats, a charming round figure, to depose BN from majority rule, but alas Anwar didn't couldn't wait until GE-13.
His impatience led to the shameful 916, a sickening best-forgotten attempt to subvert the supremacy of the ballot box, and an event which saw ONLY my Bhai speaking out angrily against the sleazy slimy sickening frog-ology-to-majority-rule, a trademark of tadpoles hatched in the cesspool.
But I wonder whether the new charming 'de facto' (wakakaka) PKR leader, will play the game that AAB and Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had played quite successfully?
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Ku Li whatever his intentions were,have to be careful of whom he shared his bed with.Whether it is Mahathir's gang or the shameless,headless and good for nothing opposition.Now all their pillow talk and bedroom roams are thrown out in the open,including the kitchen sink and toilets.Ku Li should have known by now,how dangerous women scorned can be.
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A TV icon, Mr Body Language and a police officer walked into a conference...
A TV icon, Mr Body Language and a police officer walked into a conference...
05 January 2017
We had the pleasure of participating in the FBAA National Industry conference in the last week of November. As always it’s an outstanding event bringing together an 800 strong mix of brokers, celebrities, gurus and experts. Here are our highlights.
Speakers
While we work in the finance industry there’s much we can learn from other industries and take back to our day jobs. Hearing from Allan Pease on the art of body language was an eye opener, Graeme Edwards from the Queensland Police showed us the importance of cyber security for while Adam Franklin showcased his guru credentials with a masterclass on social media marketing - a must for any broker looking to build their business. The headline act was Mr Mark Bouris of Yellow Brick Road and Apprentice Australia fame and he didn’t disappoint delivering his keynote in typical charismatic and confident style.
Race to the finish
At our very own stand we hosted delegates who lined up against each other on our racing simulator. Things were competitive through the day but our clear winner (if not of an actual race) was Peter White of the FBAA!
Gala dinner and awards
Festivities at Movie World are always fun and the 2016 edition didn’t disappoint. Capping off a great evening, big congratulations to the winners of the 2016 FBAA awards:
Thanks to the FBAA for putting on a brilliant event, we had a great time at the event and look forward to participating again next year. If you would like to discuss how we can help your clients grow their business we’re back on deck after a short break so contact us now.
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Safe Storage of Passwords, Private Keys, and Other Important Information KeepMySeed Follow Jan 4 · 5 min read
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Everyone who reads these lines has many his/her own accounts on the Internet, such as online banking, social networks, e-mail, private keys, seed phrases needed to recover Bitcoin funds on-chain, etc. … Many things in our world depend on the safe storage of this data. And many people make a mistake and store all their passwords and other sensitive data in regular files on their devices. All the devices are network-connected, and thus, they are subject to cyber threats, such as Trojans, viruses, hacker attacks, etc. One of these fine days, you can be left without access to your e-mail address to which almost all your accounts are attached. And having lost access to your e-mail, you automatically lose access to many of your accounts linked to your e-mail. After all, an attacker will have no trouble changing the passwords from your accounts using your e-mail. What does this threaten? The attacker will see all your personal correspondence from social networks. And if there is information compromising you, you can be subject to extortion and surrender. Online banking is also vulnerable, and even two-factor authentication via SMS is not a sovereign remedy at the present time. There are so many ways to bypass this protection in 2020. In other words, you can lose all your money. But currently, attackers show a special interest in cryptocurrency wallets. After all, having gained access to such a wallet, they can transfer all funds to their addresses with impunity and without special schemes to hide traces, as against ordinary bank accounts.
Our KeepMySeed team thought about methods for safe storage of sensitive data for a very long time and came up with an interesting idea: We offer you to store important data in NFC tags.
What are NFC tags?
NFC tags are passive devices that operate without power supply; they must fall within a certain range for activation. The tags cannot transfer data by themselves; instead, they are simply used to transfer information to an “active” device — to a Smartphone, for example.
Why did we decide on this particular method?
1. An NFC tag is not connected to the Internet. And this means that it is not subject to such threats as the penetration of a trojan or other hacker attack.
2. NFC tags have a low cost. The simplest NFC tag in the form of a sticker costs from 10 rubles. It is sold in almost every city. You can record the most important data on such a label and stick it, for example, under the cover of your passport. As we know, most adequate people hide their passports in a safe place. Hence, your passwords will be in safekeeping.
3. It is easy to work with NFC tags. Currently, most Smartphones have the ability to record and read NFC tags.
How does it work?
We developed KeepMySeed, a special application on Android (the version on iOS will be ready in the nearest future).
First of all, you should install the application on your Smartphone and run it. Then bring the Smartphone to the NFC tag. A dialog box appears in which you should enter your sensitive data. Also, when recording, you can specify “Encrypt Data”. In this case, the program will propose you to enter a password for the data encryption. And the data will be encrypted using the AES — this is the safest data storage method. All your sensitive data in the tag will be encrypted. And even if an attacker takes possession of your tag, he/she can only read disorganized data. In order to obtain ordered data from this data chaos, the attacker will have to enter the password key for decryption, which you created when recording the tag.
As a result, we have the following: You need to create and remember only one password key. This password key will be used to encrypt and decrypt your data in the NFC tag. This is much easier than remembering dozens of logins and passwords.
NFC tags may be in many different types and form factors as follows:
NFC stickers — these are thin stickers with a chip integrated.
Smart rings with NFC chip — all your sensitive data is in the ring on your finger in the encrypted form.
NFC implants for implantation under the skin — at the present time, the surgery for implanting an NFC chip under the skin can be performed painlessly in almost any piercing center. The chip itself is very tiny and does not make itself felt under the skin.
NFC key chains, cards, etc.
If there are no NFC tags sales outlets in your city, you can order them on our website https://KeepMySeed.com/
You can download the KeepMySeed application for recording and reading NFC tags on Google Play (This application has open source code. And it is available for audit. You may find all information about this on the page on Google Play).
You can follow the news about the development of the project in our telegram channel https://tglink.ru/KeepMySeed (The version of the application for iOS will be announced in the nearest future here).
If you have any questions about the program, you can write in our telegram chat https://tglink.ru/KeepMySeed_chat
The visual demonstration of the application is here: https://youtu.be/KJtpDS01ocE
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Single Moms Are Like Real-Life Wonder Women
“The number one thing moms never discuss are the days that are really hard.”
Let’s be honest; being a single mother is hard.
Going through the ups (and many downs) of pregnancy, painfully pushing through childbirth, and then putting everything you have into raising a child is no easy feat, and when you have to face all of it alone without a partner to battle along with you, life can be even more difficult.
To help cope with the flood of emotions and new life experiences being thrown at her, she started The Single Mum Diaries, a blog which would allow her to write about all of the things she was learning, and as a support network for other women who might find themselves pregnant, alone, and without a clue what to do next.
Stead is honest, taking a no-holds-barred approach to single-motherhood on her blog and in life, and isn’t afraid to give her real thoughts on being a stand-alone parent, not needing a man in her life to ‘save the day’, and feeling like Wonder Woman at the end of a long day of parenting and doing it all on her own. I spoke to Stead about what she’d learned being a single mom, and why it’s empowering as hell for her…
When you found out you were pregnant, what things went through your head?
“When I found out I was pregnant I was really excited, but it was definitely unplanned. I was more of a ‘career’ type of person and my partner at the time had actually suggested having a baby and I told him it was not really something I wanted to do at that point in time. It was only a couple of days later that I thought “Oh, my period hasn’t come…” so the whole pregnancy was really quite a shock to me. Obviously, life had other plans for me and decided to send me down a completely different path”
What is some advice you give to women who have been left while pregnant?
“It’s such a difficult and emotional time. I think the main thing for me, whether it’s being left pregnant or an emotional relationship that’s fallen apart, is you’ve really got to get to a place in your mental state where you can start to use your pain as your power to move forward. That’s one of the mantras that I’m always telling women in these situations; use your pain as your power and go from looking at him as an ex-partner to looking at him as the father of your child, and try really hard to differentiate the two. Which, honestly, hasn’t gone too well for me but I’ve definitely done everything in my power to keep thinking about it that way.
I think that’s definitely my biggest piece of advice is to try to change your mindset about the situation, as hard as it can be. Because while you might want to just mope around and be really upset, I think when you’re pregnant, you’ve got that other person that you’re starting to think about as well so it isn’t as hard as a regular breakup, in my opinion, because you’ve got that force behind you.
So many of the women who I speak to that have been left pregnant are married, which shocks me because I just didn’t think that would be so common. I remember when I first fell pregnant and he left, I thought “We should have got married first and we could have worked through this situation,” but then I met all of these women saying their husbands just couldn’t handle the responsibility and left. And now these women have gone on to buy homes or start businesses and I look at them and I think they’re amazing.”
What are some things you’ve experienced as a single mom which have surprised you the most?
“Obviously, there are single moms out there who have the financial support of having an ex-partner who actually contributes, but then you’ve got people like me who are doing it all on their own. And we’re actually not as rare as I first I thought at the start. I thought to be a single mom was a really embarrassing thing but it actually happens to people every day. But the financial side of it was quite a shock to me.
That, and I think the other most surprising thing is the level of guts that it really takes every day to be everything that you need to be for two people. You really have to dig deep inside yourself to give yourself to your child when you’re going through something so big and don’t think you have the energy to get up and be a mother. You’ve really got to try hard to make sure you can get through every day and I think that’s been one of the most surprising things is just seeing myself get to a point where I’m so exhausted but then I get that second wave of energy where I realize I have to be a mom and I get up and do it.”
What’s the highest point of motherhood for you?
“Just seeing this little person grow up into someone that you’re proud of. That’s definitely the highest point for me. I just love seeing their little mannerisms come out and noticing the ways that they’re so kind. Ever is very much a caring little person who’s always hugging other kids at daycare and kissing people. She’s very caring towards them. So I think seeing their little personalities grow as they start to form into a person is definitely the highlight.”
What are some of the ‘unspoken’ negatives of being a single parent?
“I think the number one thing that moms never discuss are the days that are just really hard, and the days where you’re really struggling. I think they feel that if they share these bad feelings they’re going to be frowned upon. Privately, among mothers, we definitely talk about “Oh my god, I said this horrible thing today,” or, “I screamed at her,” or “I shouted at him,” and things like that which you’d never openly discuss. I try and do as much as I can of that on the blog without opening myself up to unnecessary negativity and be as honest as possible. I definitely think you need to be open about the days where you’re having a really tough time and not try to make it a joke. I think some moms try and sugar-coat the bad times as if they’re funny, and I think that can make other mothers feel a bit worse.
And the amount of mother-shaming you experience is such a crappy surprise as well. Online, yes, but even in public people will shame you because you’re not parenting the way that they would have. That’s a really big shock too. You’ve just entered motherhood and doing the best you can and strangers start saying to you “I’d have a sweater on that child,” or “Have you wrapped that baby up enough?” when they’re a newborn and the baby has 4 layers on and looks like it could be in the Antartic and you’re just thinking “yeah, I’m pretty sure it’s wrapped enough…”.”
How does being a single mom make you feel empowered?
“I think being a single mom is empowering because of the fact that you’re doing the roles of two people when most people have that other person. So I think you do sort of get an air about yourself like, “I can do anything because it normally takes two people to do this but I can do it all on my own.” That’s definitely something that I take a lot of pride in.
A lot of people write to me and say, “Oh my god I don’t know how you do it as a single mom. I have a husband or serious partner and I couldn’t imagine doing what you do.” When those comments come in I feel really proud of myself. Because I’m so knee-deep in single parent life I sometimes forget not everyone has to do it all on their own. I don’t really have anything to compare it to because Ever’s father was never in the picture. For me, I think you just need to give yourself a pat on the back and know that you are doing a great job and generally it takes two people, plus a whole entire tribe, so it’s pretty good to be coping on your own.
Everyone has their own path, that’s what I always say to people. Not many people are picked to travel such a hard road and I think people forget that. I think these kinds of things are not a coincidence; you were picked for this and the lessons that come from it, you were chosen to learn those. That’s what I believe anyway. Whether it’s starting something like the ‘Single Mum Diaries‘ and helping people all over the world, or buying your own house, or discovering how to be strong on your own, you’ll eventually learn why this has happened to you and it will all become clear to you.”
Leila Stead partnered with Warner Bros. Consumer Products as an ambassador for the Wonder Woman Mother’s Day range available in store and online at Big W.
Pictures supplied by Single Mum Diaries, taken by Amylu Photography.
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“The Six Million Dollar Man” was one of the most memorable episodic TV action dramas of its day back in the early- to mid-1970s; but, strangely, it has rarely been seen since the long-running series was suddenly cancelled in 1978 after a successful run of five seasons and four TV movies. The show detailed the exploits of ex NASA test pilot turned secret agent, Steve Austin (Universal contract player Lee Majors), who worked for the Office of Scientific Investigation (OSI) under the ever-watchful eye of his best friend, Oscar Goldman (Richard Anderson) -- the Washington-based Governmental agent who sent him on his varied missions every week, involving everything from robotic replacements to Cold War telepathic spies and crime magnates, not to mention the odd towering, alien-created Bigfoot cyborg. Austin stood out as an ordinary guy made especially unique by science through having had his right arm, both his legs and his left eye replaced in pioneering work developed by Dr Rudy Wells (played by several actors across the run, but made iconic by Martin E. Brooks from series three onwards), after an near fatal plane crash left him nothing more than ‘a man barely alive’. At Wells’ secret Government funded Colorado research facility, Steve Austin was brought back from the brink, sporting new artificial limbs with ‘bionic’ components that gave him superhuman strength and enhanced 20:1 vision, to make him ‘better than he was before’.
Lee Majors quickly became a handsome 1970s sex symbol in polyester thanks to this show, which turned into a showcase for his trend-setting side-parting and his relaxed approach to the art of ‘raised eyebrow acting’, rivalling even the great Roger Moore for effortless charm. The actor was a true American hunk and as the show went on to become more and more popular, all those dynamic running poses with bell bottoms flapping, and the gigantic bionic leaps that so entranced impressionable viewing youngsters in 1970s playgrounds, were joined by an increasing awareness of Majors’ sex symbol status for young women -- with the actor often seen sporting unbuttoned shirts that exposed his copious chest hair at every opportunity from season four onwards; although the moustache he grew that year was always to be viewed as a big mistake by anyone with even a modicum of taste!
Majors’ impossibly model-beautiful wife of the time, Farrah-Fawcett Majors, appeared frequently as a guest star on the show in a manner that flagrantly courted the couple’s celebrity star status without shame before she became equally famous in her own right on “Charlie’s Angels”; and when the fresh-faced Jaime Sommers (Lindsay Wagner), the bionic woman, was introduced in a captivating two-part love story near the end of Season Two, bringing family atmosphere to the fore like never before, the series really caught the imagination: for this was suddenly an action show for all the family, one that also boasted a warm, folksy humanity in the midst of its otherwise way-out tales of Mabuse-like criminal masterminds with off-the-wall adventure plotting. The producers very cleverly were able to weave the series’ progressive can-do attitude regarding the potential achievements of technology and progress, into stories that also functioned as traditional homilies promoting an ethic of home-grown fortitude and fairness, and above all, humanity. To catch up with the show again after well over thirty years, thanks to this comprehensive boxed set ,which contains every single episode and TV movie ever made, including the reunion films of the 1980s and mid’90s and all the cross-over episodes of “The Bionic Woman”, soon proves to be something of a spur to some serious Proustian-style involuntary recall for those of us of a certain age, a flood of childhood experiences and feelings, tastes and sounds rushing back at the first sight of the cybernetically enhanced astronaut and all-round handsome hunk that was Steve Austin back then, in all his full-blown, slow motion, action posed prime, accompanied as always by Oliver Nelson’s brilliant swelling theme music sting and the unmistakable metallic-twang that constituted Austin’s famous ‘bionic’ audio sound effects.
The word bionic became entrenched in the modern vernacular as a result of this series and remains so today, and even despite the fact that watching back now what at the time always appeared to be a super-slick piece of high quality action drama, in hindsight often reveals a show that was clearly suffering from its impossibly tight six day shooting schedule and struggling to hold itself together coherently as a result with the help of Universal’s stock footage library and the studio’s standing sets, the show still works more often than not. Though it sometimes has to make do with relying on rudimentary, get-the-job-done, point-and-shoot camera work and rushed and awkward-sounding dialogue, nevertheless many of these episodes cause a tingle down the spine and produce a thrill of recognition to this day. The show still sports one of the great title sequences of all time, unbeaten for setting the scene and evoking the required atmosphere. Majors, Wagner and Anderson were perfectly cast to play enhanced versions of their own natural personas, developing a rapport that made every clumsy line and daft storyline resonate despite the silliness and cost-cutting fast production. These mono audio episodes vary in the quality of their surviving prints, generally getting better as the years pass, although all are perfectly acceptable. The episodes of “The Bionic Woman” included here for some reason look the most vibrant.
The collection comes utterly jam-packed with extras in the form of a multitude of featurettes which can be found on special supplementary discs dotted throughout the forty disc set. Each series has its own dedicated disc of extras, the centrepiece of which is an in-depth interview with one of the cast or crew, titled “OSI Debriefing”. The first one up is a one-hour-and-seventeen minute interview with executive producer Harve Bennett. Bennett tells how he was charged with turning the original premise, as featured in Richard Irving’s movie of the week (which had been adapted from a novel by Martin Caidin called Cyborg), into an initial series of thirteen episodes, with only six weeks’ notice from Universal; and he relates the pressures of shooting each of the episodes in just six days: a full one day less than was normal for most drama series at the time. He talks about how he went about portraying the character of Steve Austin differently from the way he had been envisioned in the previous two movies, playing more on Lee Majors’ ‘cowboy’ persona rather than the tuxedo-clad Bond figure he was being moulded into. And he lays emphasis on how the series focused on the character’s humanity in contrast to his superhuman capabilities. Bennett talks about the creation of the famous title sequence, the bionic sound effect created by Jim Troutman, and how Steven Bochco (who ghost wrote the pilot movie) played a key role in finding writers for the series -- many of whom created some of its most famous episodes. Bennett then talks at length about the campier elements of the show in later years, which started to appear as the way-out sci-fi themes began to play more of a part in the stories, particularly when concerning the frequent appearances of the ‘Bigfoot’ character. There’s also discussion of the spin-off series “The Bionic Woman” and the casting of Lindsay Wagner, plus the many crossover episodes, which were designed to carry over the audience from one show to the other. Bennett also talks about the relationship between Lee Majors and Farah Fawcett.
After Kenneth Johnson wrote the two-part episode “The Bionic Woman” for season two, Harve Bennett employed him as a producer-director on the following season, which included a Bionic Woman sequel which led to a spin-off series, and which he ended up producing at the same time as working on “The Six Million Dollar Man”. The extras disc for season three includes a 90 minute interview with Johnson which covers in great detail his entire career and includes a great many anecdotes concerning his development of and involvement with “The Incredible Hulk” TV series, as well as his work on the two bionic shows. This is a fascinating talk, covering just about every imaginable aspect of the show, made all the more compelling from the fact that Johnson has a good memory and a lively mind, and is able to talk non-stop without hesitation about a variety of related subjects, from his determination to inject some humour into the show (which he felt could sometimes come over as being a little over-earnest in its first season) to the sexism inherent in the Bionic Woman doll which was marketed, against his own wishes, with an emphasis on make-up and fashion. As well as recounting in much detail the making of his most famous stories, such as all the ones involving Jaime Sommers (a character he created from scratch) and the two-parter called “The Secret of Bigfoot”. Johnson talks about the particular type of realism-based escapist fantasy which marked out 1970s TV drama, and he even gives his own opinion on why the attempted re-boot of “The Bionic Woman” didn’t take off despite the continuing affection many people have for the original series. One really gets a great sense from this extensive interview of what it was like to produce episodic TV drama under high pressure conditions in the 1970s, and of the kinds of short cuts that so frequently were required just to get the show on the air in the time allowed. Amusingly, while commenting on the unusually close relationship between Oscar and Steve, Johnson reveals that he and writer James D. Parriott used to imagine that the two might be lovers and even (for their own amusement) often wrote scenes for them that ended with the two kissing!
Oscar Goldman, aka Richard Anderson, appears in a fifty-five minute interview in which he talks about the series in general, starting with how he first learned he’d got the role on the night before shooting began on the second TV movie. After staying up all night to get up to speed on the script, Anderson decided to wear shaded glasses for his first scene, to hide the inevitable bags under his eyes from the late night. Subsequently he developed a bit of business which became quite famous among fans, which was inspired by his hero Gary Cooper, in which he removed his glasses whenever he needed to underline a dramatic pause in the script. The veteran actor talks about the importance of the chemistry between himself and Lee Majors and how it gradually developed more and more the longer they worked together. Since his role in the series was mainly to provide set-up and exposition for whatever mission Steve Austin had been given on any particular week, it was important that the relationship between the two be believable. Anderson also talks about how the heroism evoked by the series had a great impact on audiences watching during difficult times in the 1970s. He mentions how different in tone “The Six Million Dollar Man” became from “The Bionic Woman”, with the former becoming more and more macho as it went along, while Lindsay Wagner’s influence militated more towards finding ways of avoiding overt violence to solve problems on her programme. He explains his famous tan as being a way of avoiding having to go into make-up, which he loathed; and he remembers the Oscar Goldman action figure, which came with its own toy office set! The soft-spoken actor is still an enthusiastic advocate for the programme, and he explains how it was he who got the reunion movies off the ground in the 1980s.
Martin E. Brooks takes part in a 63 minute interview about his three years on the show, recalling how he took over the role previously played by Martin Balsam and Alan Oppenheimer, of Dr Rudy Wells, after his long-time tennis partner Harve Bennett offered him the role as a ‘one shot’ job at the beginning of season three. In fact it turns out that both the actors who played the role before him were close friends of Brooks’. After starting out in the role by trying to grey his hair and make himself look more physically like Oppenheimer, Brooks eventually started playing the role ‘as himself’, after he was cast full time in the role. Brooks remembers the set as being full of good-natured male bonding based on practical jokes and humour, thanks largely to the influence of Lee Majors. He remembers Lee as being very athletically inclined and always eager to perform as many of the show’s stunts as he possibly could himself. Richard Anderson he remembers as someone who was obsessed about topping up his tan between takes, but he’s impressed about how Anderson developed the relatively thankless role of Oscar Goldman and made him into such an iconic part of the show. He talks about coordinating his role as Rudy Wells in both “The Six Million Dollar Man” and “The Bionic Woman”, and sometimes getting confused about which lines he was meant to be delivering, since he would sometimes be moving from set to set in the same day. He sees it as being a mistake to end the show after five seasons and is mystified as to why there were so few reruns once it was cancelled. Brooks looks back at some of the many guest stars who appeared, including a young Sandra Bullock, and recalls his favourite episodes of the show during his three year stint.
Finally, Lee Majors talks for 83 minutes on his career and his time on the show, recalling the changes made to the character between the TV films and the series to make it more child-friendly, especially since there was an emphasis on making Steve Austin more of an approachable, human character and on not having him constantly killing the baddies at the end of every story. He mentions working with Lindsay Wagner and Richard Anderson and particularly recalls the episodes involving Andre the Giant. He remembers the huge amount of running he had to do on the show (not always easy when wearing flared bell bottoms!) and his love of on-set practical jokes (which didn’t go down well with executive producer Harve Bennett), and recalls his insistence on doing as many of his own stunts as possible. His favourite episode is the football-themed one (which he also directed himself) and he mentions the dreadful song he wrote and sang for the Bionic Woman episode as well! The fight scene involving John Saxon in season 1 is a favourite memory, and we find out here that the moustache of season 4 was really a rebellious form of practical joke aimed at the executives who tried to enforce a certain look on him in order that episodes from different seasons might be mixed and still be screenable in any order. The executives in what Majors calls ‘the black tower’ only saw the moustache in dallies, by which time it was too late to do anything about it.
Much of the above extensive interview footage crops up again edited into other featurettes throughout the set, such as one that provides a fascinating look at the science of “Real Bionics” (11 minutes). Here, writers and producers on the show talk about how, at the time it was going out, they frequently received letters from real amputees, wanting to know where they could go to get bionic limbs fitted for them-selves. This could be particularly heartbreaking when the letters were from children; writer and producer Kenneth Johnson tells how he often had to try and gently break the news in his replies that no such bionic limbs existed in reality at that time. But in that curious way in which life so often imitates art, many of the technical experts who work in the field of bionics today (interesting that they actually do use that word as well!) were originally inspired to get into it by the series, and this featurette also demonstrates the cutting edge of the current technology being created for some of the veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan -- including the latest high-tech artificial leg that can match its gait with that of the person it’s attached to after being hooked up to a laptop that runs special software which helps the limb reprogram itself.
Meet The Cast featurettes: again, mostly composed of clips from the full-length interviews, these profile pieces for Lee Majors, Lindsay Wagner, Richard Anderson and Rudy Wells feature the actors, and various producers and directors discussing how each actor got the role originally, and what made them so special in the parts as they developed their characters across the seasons. Each one runs for between 10 and 15 minutes.
“An iconic Opening” (18 minutes) looks in detail at the thinking behind and the actual craft that went into the creation of the iconic title sequence. Jack Cole was an experienced director of title sequences for US TV drama in the 1970s and he and Harve Bennett talk about how they took footage from the original pilot movie and remoulded it to make the dramatic intro which became world famous. Looking at how they selected and combined images, the layering of sound and the way in which the title sequence created a particular visual quality and set up the texture and tone of the show for the episode that came after it, this is a really enlightening documentary on an important aspect of the creation of a TV series that is so often overlooked, even though it quite often ends up being the one thing fans remember the most vividly.
“Season VIPs: The Six Million Dollar Man Guest Stars” is, naturally enough, a light-hearted look at the careers of some of the actors who have appeared as guest stars, which examines the characters they played with the help of various fans and classic TV experts who feature as talking heads. Each season comes with its own featurette in which the guest stars for that particular collection of episodes are noted and their performances commented upon. These come dotted throughout the collection and run for around 10 minutes each.
“Bionic Breakdown” is really just a collection of clips from across the entire five series run, which demonstrate the capabilities and the uses to which Steve Austin puts his bionic limbs during the series’ five year history. The writers would quite often add new bionic features on a whim for that week’s specific episode it seems, so if you thought it was all about the exercising of terrific strength etc., think again: the eye can be anything from a heat wave detector one week to an infra-red sensor the next, as well as the 20:1 magnifier it’s mostly used for; and when he’s not using it to bend iron bars and snap locks, the arm also doubles as a radiation detector and even a power supply unit.
“Bionic Sound Effects” relates how the distinctive synthesised clanging noise, christened ‘the singing sword’, which became so associated with the use of Steve Austin’s bionic powers along with the slow motion effect, was gradually introduced into the series. In fact, all of the famous sound effects were not fully and consistently in place until well into season three of the series.
“The Six Million Dollar Man Fans: So Loyal, So Bionic!” is a light-hearted 13 minute featurette in which fans recount their memories of watching the show when growing up, and tell what it meant to them at the time. Also various directors and crew members, as well as Lindsay Wagner, talk about their impression of the fans and their dedication to the show.
“The Six Million Dollar Man’s Best Villains and Fights” is another light piece in which fans and production members list some of the most memorable episodes in terms of providing formidable foes for the bionic man to battle against. John Saxon’s robot Major Sloan, Monte Markham’s the Seven Million Dollar Man and the unstoppable death probe machine are some of the main contenders, along with various aliens, the Fembots and, of course, the ever-popular Bigfoot. This lasts for 17 minutes.
“TV Goes Bionic: The Origins of the Six Million Dollar Man” is a featurette in which fans, producers and actors talk about how the series got going initially as a TV movie based on a series of novels by lecturer, teacher and pilot-turned sci-fi novelist Martin Caidin, and how it took something of a wrong turn when ABC tried to mould the character of Steve Austin as a James Bond hero in the follow-up movies.
“The Bionic Age of TV: The Success of the Six Million Dollar Man” takes up the story again when Harve Bennett takes over control of the TV series for its first season and collaborates with Lee Majors to emphasis the humanity of the character. The show’s success was consolidated when Bennett brought in new writers such as James Perriott and Kenneth Johnson who then created Jaime Sommers, leading to a spin-off show and many cross-over episodes. The featurette goes on to track the main highlights of all five seasons, including the Bigfoot episodes and the introduction of the campy Fembots. Kenneth Johnson talks about how the production was constantly under the Universal cosh, with the emphasis always being on churning the episodes out on time and without overspending.
“Top Secret: OSI, NASA and Bionics” is a short featurette looking at how the show dealt with technology, secret services, and how NASA often gave the show the opportunity to film at some of their rocket facilities, such as Cape Canaveral.
“The Reunion Movies: Life after the Series” talks to the producers, writers and directors behind the three reunion TV movies shot for NBC and CBS in the ‘80s and ‘90s. The projects got rolling at the insistence of Richard Anderson and after initial reluctance by Majors and Wagner to get involved, the resultant films did at least bring the relationship between a now much chunkier and wrinklier Steve Austin, and a more mature Jaime Sommers, to its inevitable slushy and romantic conclusion.
“The Pop Culture Effect” looks at the elements which came together to make the show iconic in a TV landscape of medical dramas and cop shows: the memorable music, the use of slow motion, the bionic sound effects. In later years these helped provide the substance of a great many references and parodies in other films, from “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” to “Family Guy”. (12 minutes)
“Bionic Action … Figures!!” An enjoyable 30 minute documentary about all those toys and action figures and the other merchandising such as lunch boxes and puzzles the show spawned. Everyone remembers the Steve Austin action figure with its detachable bionic arm, complete with roll-up skin so that you could see his bionic components; but the series also gave rise to a host of other figures and appliances: from Steve’s rocket/revival capsule to Oscar Goldman’s exploding briefcase; from Bigfoot to Maskatron, the ultimate robot foe -- this film looks at them all again with the help of the cast themselves (Lindsay Wagner ruefully recalls her excitement at getting to see her doll for the first time, only to realise that it looked more like Farrah-Fawcett Majors!) and dedicated fans of the show.
“The Stunts of the Bionic Age: Pushing the Envelope” is a 28 minute documentary in which Lee Majors and his stunt double Vince Deadrick recall perfecting the backwards jump and talk about the most dangerous stunts in the shows history, including one in which the stunt coordinator almost died and another in which Majors found himself teetering, suspended two-hundred feet from the ground on greasy cable car wires, because the stunt double was too ill to take his place. Rita Egleston also talks about doubling for Lindsay Wagner on “The Bionic Woman” and having to have her skirt weighed down at the hem in order to stop it ruining the backwards jumping effects by flairing upward!
The two-part episode “The Bionic Woman” is the first in the set to get a commentary, and it’s a typically well-prepared one from the episodes’ writer (and later producer of both “The Six Million Dollar Man and its spin-off “The Bionic Woman”) Kenneth Johnson, as he goes into lots of detail about the development of the original idea and the storyline, and also how Universal wanted a romantic episode with a death at the end to cash in on the success at the time of the movie “Love Story”. The episodes mark a distinct change in tone for the series, but such was the popularity of the character of Jaime Sommers and her rekindled romance with childhood sweetheart Steve Austin that the producers were soon working on a way to bring her back. Johnson makes clear the constraints these episodes were made under, and although his idea of a low budget would’ve seemed like spectacular luxury to many British TV producers at the time, the crew were still attempting to shoot an hour-long film in just six days when a movie would take six times that much time under normal circumstances. Johnson remarks on the perfunctory, flat TV lighting style and the unadventurous point-and-shoot directing aesthetic so common in TV at the time, and emphasises just how much of the popularity of the show came down to the chemistry and performances of the actors who often had to sell some pretty hastily written material through charisma alone.
Johnson also provides a commentary on season three’s pinnacle and probably one of the most memorable stories from the entire series, the two-part “The Secret of Bigfoot”. Once again, the producer/writer has done his homework and is able to provide extensive filmographies and biographical information about every guest player seen here, including of course the striking performer who played Bigfoot himself, Andre the Giant: a former wrester who spoke only French and who stood 7 foot six inches tall. We learn some unlikely facts about Andre’s life, including that he lived next door to Samuel Beckett as a child and that the great playwright used to drive him to school! Johnson reveals how the story was written to take advantage of the Universal tour’s ice tunnel ride, but is quick to point out the dated aspects of the production caused by the need to shoot quickly and also because each episode ran at least five minutes short, which forced him to pad them out with lots of stock footage from the Universal archives. He also reveals how the striking white contact lenses used by Andre as part of his Bigfoot makeup gave Johnson the idea to use the same makeup effect when he came to make “The Incredible Hulk” TV pilot movie. Johnson talks about the importance of finding writers who could work quickly and come up with usable ideas, and how the executive producer credit was often used as a means simply of keeping good writers on-board, since once you found someone who could supply what you needed to keep the show on the air, you did anything you could to hang onto them! Johnson is clearly frustrated by some of the limitations he had to work under and is quick to point out the kinds of flaws in episodes that make them ripe these days for Mystery Science Theatre treatment; but despite Kenneth Johnson being strongly associated with the more science fiction elements on the show, especially after his subsequent involvement with shows such as “The Incredible Hulk”, the original “V” and “Alien Nation”, it becomes clear that it is the human element which is indicative of many of his best episodes on the series, especially the ones involving Steve’s relationship with Jaime Sommers, and which makes them continue to endure in fans’ affections.
Director Cliff Bole is remembered for his work on “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “The X Files”, but he started as an assistant director on “The Bionic Woman”, and while working as such on an episode of “The Six Million Dollar Man” entitled “The Blue Flash” found himself promoted after the original director quit the project over objections to the script, three days into a six day prep. In the commentary for the episode, Bole, like Kenneth Johnson, emphasises the pressures and time constraints involved in making the show back in the ‘70s, and points out how some warehouse scenes were varied by simply moving some boxes around and leaving the camera in the same spot to try and make it look like they were shooting in a different part of the set! He also talks about how the zoom lens had recently come into vogue and that everyone was using it way too much, something especially noticeable when you re-watch these episodes today. He talks about the professionalism of Lee Majors and also how he liked to play practical jokes on the crew. He was also good with children apparently -- a much needed skill in this episode, which featured child star Rodney Allen Rippy, then known in the US for some now-forgotten TV commercials, but who didn’t otherwise have much experience of acting and would tend to lose concentration under the hot lights.
On his commentary for the episode “Vulture of the Andes”, Bole reveals that to save money sometimes entire storylines were written around stock footage. In this case the production had fifteen minutes of documentary footage of gliders in the air, which they matched up with similar looking planes for the ground scenes. There was no second unit on the show; the whole thing had to be shot in six days. Bole compares the schedule to a later show like “The X-Files”, where he had fifteen days to finish an episode and a second unit as well! He also reveals that the reason Lee Majors disappears from the episode for about fifteen minutes of screen time, Steve’s place taken by another OSI agent while he recovers from a mishap with his bionic arm, was because Majors had to make a personal appearance elsewhere for the network in the middle of the shoot, a fairly common occurrence when the series was at the peak of its popularity. By this time, all Majors’ costumes were being designed so that his shirts were unbuttoned to mid-chest, since the actor was ‘popular with the ladies’ and by season four, his sex appeal was being spotlighted in a way it hadn’t been since the early TV movies which had tried to pitch the character as a kind of superhero James Bond. Bole looks back on the show with fond memories and recalls a level of camaraderie he’s not experienced again since on any other show, and he was surprised but gratified to learn that the series still retains a large fan base.
The set also features the padded out two-part versions of all three TV movies and, finally, each series comes with a photo gallery of production stills from the episodes making up that particular season. With all the TV movies (including the attempted pilot “The Bionic Boy”), spin-off episodes, reunion movies and five-years-worth of episodes the viewer will be detained for quite some time by this diverting trip down memory lane, and that’s before we even consider the hours and hours of documentary and featurette material also included across forty discs. Without doubt, this is worth saving up for if you’ve ever had any interest in classic action adventure TV. Highly recommended. |
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Friday, December 21, 2018
How Video Games Made Me A Better Person
First, a disclaimer: I have a lot of privilege. I code as white (ethnically I'm from a group that has had its whiteness revoked and been the target of genocides, but most people don't know that unless I tell them). I'm a guy (kinda). I'm not straight but I have spent most of my life under the umbrella of straight privilege. Raised middle class, although I'm now poor on paper. Able-bodied except for some neurodivergence. Those marginalized statuses I have, you probably couldn't tell by looking at me, so I pass, out in the world. These experiences are from my point of view, and they may be somewhat sophistic to people who experience marginalization and systematic oppression every day.
I tend to be a bit outspoken when it comes to social justice issues. When I say "tend to" and "a bit," you understand that I mean most of my friends (even those who agree with me) have gone through at least one or two moments on Facebook where they said, "Chris, please shut up. Please for the love of God, just stop posting. Just for a few minutes. Just this once. Please!"
From time to time, however, someone manages to pin me down for a lunch date or corners me at a party where I'm being reserved, shy, and not at all like my online persona, and they often end up wondering about how I came to care so much about the issues I talk so much about. Formative experiences about speaking out against injustice involve my mom, and no small amount of my bravery can be attributed to my idolization of Luke Skywalker. But those experiences set a tone. They laid the foundation for wanting to be morally good. They don't themselves help me parse the thicket of discourse to determine what the right thing is.
That comes from video games.
When I was young, video games were pretty simple. The first game I ever played involved a square picking up an arrow to go look for a chalice, and my favorite game required you to run to the right until you died three times. (You could run to the left, but the crocodiles were easier to jump going right.) And of course there was an inexplicable hostility that a certain airplane had for the river it was raiding.
Boss fight. Circa 1979.
Shit just got real, yo.
As I grew up, video games got better and their objectives improved. There was plenty of rescuing princesses, of course, and stopping alien brains, and terrorist organizations who apparently had the money to build giant fighting mecha but didn't think to put some motion detectors outside their death fortresses, but we also started to see more complex machinations. Villains didn't always just twirl their mustaches or go by names like Sinistar–some of them even thought they were the good guy.
As we reached the turn of the century, and video games began to come into their own as a complex and nuanced art form, we gamers began to take on the avatar mantle of heroes in much more complicated dramas. Sometimes we were on the wrong side when we started out. Sometimes the villains lied. Sometimes complicated political dramas were unfolding with no moral protagonist.
Of course, these days, in video games, we can even choose to be complete epic seepage dripping assholes, adding a whole new layer of choice and complexity to the journey of the gamer.
Like COMPLETE seepage dripping assholes.
And as weird as it might sound, all this nuance and flexibility has helped me to be a better person. We can all figure out how to be a good guy when evil aliens show up to destroy Earth. We can all make the "right" choice when some eight-foot-tall fucking BDSM turtle kidnaps a woman who's begging for help. But as things get more complicated, and everyone is just looking out for their own interests, it becomes a little tougher to figure out whose side of the story to listen to.
That's where video games come in.
Imagine you fired up a video game and entered in the starting city of a modern (yet steampunk because steampunk is awesome) town. You're probably going to talk to a bunch of people and find out what's going on because you've played enough video games to know that's what you do. And unless you're very impatient, you will probably start by talking to everyone. You won't skip the "Falcons" group and only ever talk to the "Razorbacks." They've all got stories. You won't ignore someone who lives in the bad part of town. You know (as any good gamer knows) that there may be vital information in the hands of basically anyone.
You don't value any stories more than any others.
Now imagine the first people you talk to are kind of bitter and mean. They treat you with some hostility. They don't trust you. They don't like you. But they do talk to you, and when they do, they tell you of terrible things happening to them from the government. Every single one of them has a story about how their experience isn't fair. They don't get enough steam for their punks in their part of town. They are powerless. Poor. If any of them protest their unfair conditions, they are often the subjects of violence. This isn't just a coincidence either. They aren't randomly the poor people. They are HELD DOWN because of some immutable factor of their birth. They may even ask you to help them. They have definite perceptions about the injustice in which they exist. They say it is all around and permeates their lives. Their ancestors were very badly treated, and even though things are better, they still aren't equal.
As you move on, you discover a second group. They are much nicer and friendlier. They like you. They treat you well. They flirt with you (unlocking romance options far more easily). This group lives in a better part of town. They are, by and large, richer and much more powerful. They have all the steam they need and their punks are well stocked. Almost everyone on the TV shows is from the second group and they control the voice that comes over the city-wide PA system telling everyone what a fine equality-loving society they all live in. Almost everyone in political power is from the second group. Almost every notable person in this city's history seems to be from the second group.
Group Two will tell you at length about how the first group is making things up. Sure, they were an unfair society long ago in the before time, but that's all ancient history (the ancient history of one generation ago). Now it's laughable that things aren't totally equitable. Certainly there aren't any deep-seated inequalities to overcome.
They tell you that the first group just wants to put them down. The first group is lazy. The first group won't work to pull themselves up. They say the first group is simply playing the victim because of the benefits they hope to get from pity. In some cases they acknowledge that some *VERY MINOR* injustice still exists, in a detached and intellectual way, but they insist that it is self correcting, often dismiss specific claims of Group One, and firmly believe that any attempts by the first group to right the injustice are "far far worse than the inequity itself." They really discourage you from listening to the first group's stories. Not overtly, of course––at least not at first––but by explaining that they are better able to see injustice than group one, and there isn't any. Of course, if you keep talking to group one, they'll stop being so nice, stop flirting with you. Stop treating you so well...
Laws exist that make it extremely difficult for the people in Group One to advance themselves into the worlds of Group Two (though technically it is possible and a few have done it to much fanfare and are often touted as evidence that everything is better now). Further, a few people in Group Two are quite overt about how they are superior and should be in a better position. They blame most of the Group One's troubles on the actions, culture, behaviors of Group One, often suggesting that if they would just be less hostile, work harder, and accept their lot, they would probably be in a better situation. There are many theories about why the first group is disadvantaged and they are all discussed by the second group with a sort of intellectual detachedness. Many in Group Two talk at length about what they would do to have better lives if they were in Group One.
It is considered uncouth to voice the opinion openly and directly that Group One is inferior, but when it happens (and it seems to strangely often), such opinions are merely considered impolite and part of living in a free society where people can say what they want. They are not immediately censured and aggressively repudiated in the same way as Group One's cries of injustice are....always. Still, it seems that in whispers and through double speak, Group Two is really allowed to speak as horribly as they want about Group One.
Group Two has nothing to gain and everything to lose from even the acknowledgement of the injustice. Group Two's elite enjoy a vast and inexhaustible supply of cheap labor from Group One. And you even discover that there are actual laws and regulations (on top of social consequence and effect) that make it much much harder for anyone from Group One to rise up. Plus Group One is secretly treated worse in virtually every situation––financing, employment, payment...you name it. And Group Two is blaming them for bad things that have begun to happen and looking to make life even worse for them.
Now here is my question to you as a gamer.
Would you, playing this game, have even the SLIGHTEST difficulty realizing what was going on in this scenario? Would anyone not know which group to support to get the "good" ending and which would get the "evil" ending?
Video games helped me to realize that most people look around our world from the inside. We've been here our whole lives. We're used to it. We're desensitized. WE ARE THE NPC's! We are the status quo. But as soon as we look at our world from the perspective of someone who just turned the game on five minutes ago, it becomes shockingly, absurdly, spectacularly easy to realize what is really going on.
When we take the time to listen to the stories of different people, as we would if we were walking around a game world trying to figure out what was going on (and instead of listening to who was in power), we immediately get a sense that our world is not just haphazardly and randomly unfair, but is systematically oppressive. Instead of letting the group in charge tell us that it's fair or as fair as it can be or any unfairness is probably the fault of those suffering, we can go and get the stories from the people themselves and listen to them. The minute we listen to everyone as if they have something vital and important to tell us (and they do) about this world, the truth is laid bare. When we value all the stories around us as equal instead of letting those in power explain away inequality it is almost comical how apparent the injustices are.
In my world (as distressingly unsteampunk as it is) I have a choice to listen to one group–the group in power (a largely male, white, heterosexual, able-bodied, cis group)–who insists that nothing is really wrong that couldn't be fixed if people would just try harder instead of complaining. Or I can seek out other voices and other narratives and let the people best equipped to describe their own situations describe it for themselves. Women who've experienced harassment and sexism. People of color who've experienced racism and xenophobia. Disabled people who've found difficulty accessing the same services as the able-bodied. Gender-variant folks who have a world of difficulties that cis folks do not. I can find those folks and I can listen to their stories and see that they paint a very VERY different picture than those overwhelming the mainstream. And once I have bothered to listen to the stories of those who are not in control of the narrative–and treated those stories as equal to the ones who are–it's only a matter of deciding whether I want to be Luke Skywalker or a seeping asshole.
About the Author
Chris Brecheen is just this guy who loves to write. He's been doing it for thirty years, and even got a degree in Creative Writing that now covers a hole in his drywall. These days he focuses his pretentious, hackneyed tripe on this blog, which is two teaspoons magical journey, one cup of advice given as satire, a dash of talking cat, a splash of personified ideals, a (very) healthy dollop of pervy candor, eight heaping tablespoons of toeing the knife-edge line between irreverence and blasphemy, diced guest bloggers who live inside his head (and a couple who don't), a sprinkle of words used pretty much with the express intention of keeping prudes offended in perpetuity, regular Star Wars, Star Trek, Firefly references, at least one doomsday plot per season, and a slice of pressed milk curd provided by the weird guy who lives on the third floor. Add three or four sprigs of social justice and simmer.
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Saturday, February 19, 2011
my FNSI results
Here is what i made last night for FNSI. A purdy spring bag made from the Shoulder Tote pattern by Quilts Illustrated. i made a few different adjustments, but its always been one of my favorite "easy" bags to make. have you all tried the patterns from quilts illustrated? This bag was 16x16 before sewing. its a great daily bag to use for work etc.
A friend of mine had asked me awhile ago for a pinks and greens bag. After digging through my stash, the best fabs i could come up with were Woodland Bloom. See my quilt hanging next to it using the same line? I still love woodland bloom.
I had to get creative and move around the house to get a decent photo. Ive been on the go and forgot to take daytime photos!!! grrrrrr.
last night i locked myself in my MOM CAVE and sewed away. I drank iced tea, ate pretzels and cheese, listened to some nice mellow music.....it was a perfect night for FNSI.
These fabrics are so cheery.....
Because the outside was so busy, i made the inside very simple with linen and some fab pockets.
Remember to check HEIDIS blog tomorrow for the FNSI winner. im going to spend my night surfing at all of your projects. (oh how times have changed.....my saturday nights are so boring now--LOL)
I always get some cute ideas from you gals.
I've seen some cute quilted bags recently - here on your blog and all around my town - I think this would be a great idea for next month's FNSI! I'll have one month to pick out fabric and a pattern :-) Thanks for the great idea! Mary Ann at www.rocknquilts.blogspot.com
Love the bag! So cute. I kind of double booked my Friday night. I signed up with good intentions and then realized that a wedding I was helping with was the next day. I had a lot to do. But because of you and Hiedi's motivation, I did keep in mind to do something this week. So I crocheted 5 red dishcloths!!!! |
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BLM Wild Horse Roundup Set for Oct. 15
The Bureau of Land Management has announced that operations will begin Saturday, Oct. 15, to round up excess wild horses from public lands in northwest Nevada, about 40 miles east of Cedarville, Calif.
The BLM said about 1,300 wild horses will be gathered and about 1,090 removed from the range to bring populations to within the appropriate management level range of 258 to 451 animals. Wild horses removed from the range will be taken to the BLM's short term Litchfield Corrals near Susanville and the Palomino Valley National Wild Horse and Burro Center north of Reno. They will be made available for public adoption after receiving vaccinations or other needed veterinary care.
Horses that are not adopted will be held in large Midwestern pastures to live out their lives.
“Our goal is to manage healthy wild horse herds on healthy rangelands in balance with other authorized users of the public range,” said Nancy Haug, manager of the BLM’s Northern California District, which oversees these wild horse herd management areas. “To keep the herds and the land healthy, we need to keep populations at levels the range can sustain, while meeting needs of users such as wildlife and livestock.”
In addition to removing excess animals from five herd management areas collectively referenced as the High Rock Complex, the 1,090 horses removed will include nearly 400 horses that are living outside of herd management areas. These removals are required by the federal Wild Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act.
Members of the public are welcome to observe gather operations from vantage points at each capture site.
Anyone interested can meet with the BLM staff at 5:30 a.m. daily, at the BLM Surprise Field Office, 602 Cressler St., Cedarville, Calif. They are responsible for their own transportation in a high clearance four wheel drive vehicle, beverages and food for the day. The BLM will maintain an informational telephone line at (530)279-2816 to provide daily updates on observation opportunities.
Details about the upcoming roundup are available in several environmental documents posted online at www.blm.gov/ca/surprise.
Wild horses and burros are protected by the Wild Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act which requires the BLM to manage wild herds as part of a “thriving natural ecological balance on the range.” The law mandates the removal of excess animals when populations exceed established levels. |