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Medical Weight Loss Clinical Trial
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Why participate in the clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a scientific study of how a new treatment can assist people.
By participating in the medical weight loss trial, you will provide more information to help:
- Patients who are considering medical weight loss options
- Clinicians who provide care for patients with diabetes or prediabetes
- Yourself and others who are in a similar situation
What are the benefits of participating in the trial?
- Preferred scheduling for new patient evaluations
- A discounted enrollment fee of $75 (standard enrollment fee for the medical weight loss program is $125)
- Reimbursement of $100 annually for a total of $200 after completion of the two year study
- Four free dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans to evaluate bone density and fat mass
- One free carotid ultrasound screening to check arteries for plaque build up
Do you qualify?
- Are you willing to drive to Lafayette, Indiana weekly? Or do you have high-speed / smart-phone internet access?
- Are you between 21 and 65 years of age?
- Have you been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes?
- Have you had a Hemoglobin A1c above 5.6% in the last six months?
- Are you overweight or obese?
If you have any of the following medical conditions, you would not qualify for the study:
- Pregnant, nursing or intention to become pregnant in next two years
- Renal disease with a serum creatinine over 2
- History of a myocardial infarction (heart attack) or cardiac surgery in the last six months
- Active cancer in the last five years
What will be studied?
The study will examine low carbohydrate nutrition as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. The goal of the study will be to reverse or improve diabetes in patients without the use of medicines and prevent the progression to diabetes in patients who have prediabetes. The study will also be evaluating weight loss and weight maintenance over two years with low carbohydrate nutrition.
How will the study be conducted?
Participants will be assigned to one of two treatment options:
Treatment option 1 - Patients will be treated in the office as a group. The group will meet weekly for three months, then every other week for three months. This will then decrease to monthly for the next six months and every three months for the last year of the study. The treatment option would be ideal for individuals who feel that frequent accountability and interaction may help them achieve their weight loss goals. You will be able to choose from multiple group sessions to accommodate your schedule. Sessions are available during the early morning, lunch or late afternoon and evening.
Treatment option 2 - Patients will receive the same instruction as the first group but they will receive their education and support online. This treatment option would be ideal for individuals who wish to participate but have time conflicts with the group sessions.
Will there be a cost associated with participating in the study?
If you enroll in the study, you will receive a $50 discount on the usual $125 entry fee for the medical weight loss program (i.e., you pay $75). Your insurance will be billed for each office visit and you will be responsible for any copays or deductibles. If you enroll in treatment option 2 (the virtual option) there will be a $75 per month fee for the first five months of the program. Participants in both groups will receive a $100 reimbursement for each year completed for a total of $200 over the two-year period.
How to get more information?
To learn more about the study or about participating in the clinical trial, please call 765.838.7226 to speak with an Indiana University Health Arnett Bariatrics and Medical Weight Loss team member.
Please note that additional inclusion and exclusion criteria may apply. You can contact the study coordinator at 765.838.7226 for more information.


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Junior Independent Work (JIW) Funding
In the spring of 2017, the Davis Center will award a limited number of research grants to junior history and history of science concentrators to fund research for the spring independent work. These grants, offered as part of a two-year pilot program, are aimed at encouraging students to reach beyond sources available at Princeton, for instance by visiting archives or libraries in New York, Philadelphia, or Washington, DC. Students may propose a trip further afield, but such a request must be well-justified. This is especially the case if research involves international travel, given the time constraints of the spring JP.
To be considered, a student must have compiled a strong record in departmental work. The application requires a detailed research plan and budget. Award recipients will receive a cash grant of up to $500. Please apply through the SAFE website, which will solicit a necessary recommendation from your junior advisor. If the letter of recommendation comes from someone other than the spring JP advisor, we will contact the advisor to obtain their approval of the funding proposal.
The last date of application with all supporting materials is February 28, 2017 at 11:59 pm.
Awards will be announced by March 3, 2017.
For further information, contact the Davis Center Manager.

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International Cooperation
The EU and Brazil established diplomatic relations in 1960. In May 2007 the EU recommended launching a strategic partnership to further deepen its ties with Brazil. The first ever EU-Brazil Summit was held in Lisbon in July 2007. Central topics of the new partnership include, for example, effective multilateralism, climate change and sustainable energy.
Cooperation research between the EU and Brazil is based on the 'Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Federative Republic of Brazil' which was signed in 2004. This agreement explicitly covers cooperative activities in the area of clean energy technologies.
Learn more about how the EU and Brazil have been working together in energy research.
Bilateral cooperation
For information on important initiatives and events please consult the website for regional cooperation with Latin America and the Caribbean countries.
At a bilateral level, and within the context of the reinforced cooperation with Latin American countries, a coordinated call with Brazil in the area of second generation biofuels has been published in 2008/2009.
Multilateral cooperation
The European Union and Brazil work together in the following multilateral initiatives:
- Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum: Brazil is a founding member of the Forum since its inception in June 2003. The objective of the CSLF is:
- to streamline cooperation aiming at developing improved cost-effective technologies for separating carbon dioxide from flue stream gases,
- to store carbon dioxide safely for the long term, and
- to make these technologies broadly applicable internationally to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
- International Partnership in the Hydrogen Economy: Brazil is a founding member of the Partnership since its establishment in November 2003. IPHE's objective is to reduce the global dependence on oil by supporting the deployment of hydrogen and fuel cells technologies, both for transportation systems and stationary applications. Currently the IPHE consists of 17 members (16 countries plus the European Commission).
The CSLF is currently comprised of 22 members (21 countries plus the European Commission).
Research projects
For more information please click on the project acronym.
Under the Energy Theme of the current research funding programme (FP7, 2007-2013) so far three projects with five Brazilian participants receive funding.
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|Project EC contribution (Million EUR)
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Biofuels Assessment on Technical Opportunities and Research Needs for Latin America
|Fundacao de Apoio a Universidade de Sao Paulo
Conversion of Sugar Cane Biomass into Ethanol
- Centro de Tecnologia Canavieira
- Novozymes Latin America Ltda.
- Universidade Federal do Parana
The Production of Sustainable Diesel-Miscible-Biofuels from the Residues and Wastes of Europe and Latin America
|Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Between 2002 and 2006 (FP6) seven projects including nine Brazilian participants were funded under the research area 'Sustainable Energy Systems' (Topic 6.1.).
|Project Acronym / Title
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|Project EC contribution (Million EUR)
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Solar-Hybrid Power and Cogeneration Plants
- Fundacao de Apoio a Universidade de Sao Paulo
- Vitalux Eficiencia Energetica Ltda
BioEthanol for Sustainable Transport
- Biomass Users Network do Brasil
- Instituto de Eletrotécnica e Energia - Universidade de Säo Paulo
Prediction Of Waves, Wakes and Offshore Wind
|Fundacao de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
CO2 capture using amine processes: International cooperation and exchange
|Universidade Salvador - Unifacs
Fuel Cell Testing and Dissemination
|Instituto Nacional de Metrologia, Hormalizacao e Qualidade Industrial -Inmetro
Cost Assessment for Sustainable Energy Systems
|Fundacao Coppetec - Ccoordenacao Pesquisas e Estudos Technologicos
Between 1998 and 2002 (FP5) one energy research project including two Brazilian participants was funded.
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|Project EC contribution (Million EUR)
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Eu-Brazilian Industrial Demonstration Of Gasification To Electricity.
- Centro de Tecnologia Copersucar
- Consorcio ser - Sistemas de Energia Renovavel
Commission websites
- The European Commission's website on external relations with Brazil
- The European Commission's Delegation in Brazil
- Research cooperation with Brazil
- Cooperation with Brazil on Energy
External websites
- European Union - Latin America Research and Innovation NETworks
- Network of the National Contact Points for International Cooperation
- Brazilian Bureau for Enhancing the International Cooperation with the European Union
- Country Strategy Paper & National Indicative Programme 2007-2013
- Towards an EU-Brazil Strategic Partnership (May 2007)


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The 26-year-old has been the dominant name at the Oriental Sports Centre, twice beating Michael Phelps into second place.
His victory in the 400 metres individual medley epitomised his domination as he touched more than four seconds ahead of his nearest rival, USA team-mate Tyler Clary, in four minutes 07.13 seconds with Japan's Yuya Horihata in third.
Lochte, who was named top male swimmer of the meet, said: "I'm glad this meet is over. It's been a long, long eight days. That 400m IM being on the last day was definitely really hard. I had to do everything I could just to get my hand on the wall first.
"For the most part, I'm not really happy (with my performance). Getting five gold medals is definitely great, but the times that I went, I know I could go a lot faster.
"There are a lot of places in my races that I messed up on that I could have changed and gone faster, but I guess I have a whole year to make sure I have those perfect swims."
Lochte was part of a United States team that dominated at the Oriental Sports Centre, winning 16 of the 40 available titles and 31 medals in total.
China's Sun Yang brought to an end Grant Hackett's 10-year reign as 1,500m freestyle world record holder.
The 19-year-old dominated from the off in a race against the clock to finish in 14mins 34.14secs, 0.42secs inside Hackett's record.
Sun enjoyed a superb meet, also taking gold in the 800m freestyle, silver in the 400m and bronze as part of China's 4x200m freestyle relay. He said: "I'm very happy to have won the gold and broken the world record."
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We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading College and as a result of growth we have immediate positions for experienced Health and Social Care NVQ Assessors.
This College offers a highly competitive salary with a salary up to £26000 with excellent benefits including 45 pence per mile, mobile phone, 25 days holidays+ stats and opportunities for growth and development.
The main duties of the Health and Social Care NVQ Assessor will include:
" Delivering NVQ Levels 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care.
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" Providing assessment decisions to learners and facilitate learning lessons
" Client Liaison and progress reports in accordance with governing bodies.
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The Role involves a flexible attitude to travel as the location will be covering Berkshire and surrounding area.
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- TAQA, A1 Award and D32, D33 will be considered
- PTLLS or working towards will be considered
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- Own Transport and flexibility to travel are also required
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Stannic Chloride
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It is obtained by the action of Cl2 on molten Sn
Sn + 2Cl2 ———> SnCl4
It can also be obtained by distilling tin with mercuric chloride.
Sn + 2 HgCl2 ———> SnCl4 + 2Hg
(a) It is a colorless fuming liquid (b.p 388 K) soluble in water.
It is used as a strong reducing agent in laboratory. It is also used as a mordant in dyeing.
(b) It can exist as SnCl4.5H2O and with excess water it is hydrolyzed to form basic chloride and ultimately stannic acid (H2SnO4).
SnCl4 + H2O ———> Sn(OH)Cl + HCl
Sn (OH)Cl + 3 H2O ———> Sn(OH)4 or H2SnO4 + 3 HCl
Its hydrolysis is prevented by HCl which forms complex anion [SnCl6]2–
(c) It forms double salts with NH3, N2O, PCl5 e.g., SnCl4.4NH3.
It is used as a mordant and tinning agent.
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It is used as a strong reducing agent in laboratory. It is also used as a mordant in dyeing.
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Even before 2015 started, my inbox and Facebook newsfeed began to be inundated with articles and links to promises of a better year.
"30 days to a better you."
"Get fit and feel great in 60 days."
"10 Tips for being the best you in 2015."
"How to Start Over in 2015."
" 4.7 ways to have more pillow fights in 2015."
Ok I exaggerated on that last one, but you get the point. These are not bad in and of themselves. In fact I signed up to receive emails or PDF's on how to better myself in 2015 from three authors I enjoy.
Seeing all of these made me wondering, how many people actually finish or follow the 30 days, 60 days or 4.7 tips? I personally have not cracked open one of the three PDF's I received promising to better my life in 2015 and it is already mid January.
When I think about building positive relationships with teens, or improving your teen program in 2015, I have just ONE tips. One idea. One thing you can do each day that will make a difference.
Be Intentional.
Thats It, it is that simple.
Let me give you a few examples of being Intentional:
If you volunteer with a youth program, do not show up thinking this is just another volunteer opportunity. Before you even arrive think about what you want to accomplish during your time, what you want to talk about, which teen you might want to follow up with. Be Intentional. Develop a plan for how you are going to serve and connect with teens during your time. "I am going to follow up with Johnny tonight because he was having a rough day last week." "I am going to learn 5 teens names tonight and something they are interested in." "I am going to help greet and sign in all of the teens tonight."
If you run a teen program, do not let the days fly by and fall into the same old routine. Be Intentional each day. Plan a new fun activity each day or week to engage the teens. Think about the teens you have not seen in a while and give them a call/text/email to see how they are doing. If a teen tells you about a TV show, movie or song they like, intentionally take time to check it out. Next time you see them mention it and start a conversation about why they like it.
These are little things that show the teen that you were thinking about them. Not just in that moment but before you even saw them. Before you or they even arrived.
If you are a parent of a teen, don't just react and hope your teen will attempt to connect with you. Be Intentional. When you first see them after school, Instead of getting on them right away to do their school work, take time to ask them how their day was and truly LISTEN. Surprise them with their favorite snack or trip to their favorite restaurant. Ask them their opinion on topics ranging from daily news to decisions you are making that effect the family. Instead of harping on them about the music they listen to, the show they are watching or game they are playing, take time to ask them why they enjoy it. Sit down and have them teach you the game or watch the show with them.
Just doing something together, something they enjoy, can be a great bonding experience. It is an opportunity to come down to their level for a change and intentionally engage with them.
It shows that you truly care about them and that you are listening and paying attention to them. This is HUGE with teens and they love it.
Over my years of working with teens and consulting on teen programs, I have been blown away by the positive changes that occur when staff and volunteers choose to Be Intentional each day. One of the coolest, sometimes unexpected benefits of this practice is the effect it has on the adult. When you have a specific intention in your mind and you accomplish that, it makes you feel more engaged. It turns your volunteer time from, "I am spending an hour a week serving," to "I just made an impact."
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However, I am also very aware that no matter how much I pay for my season tickets, Kevin Towers is not going to call me and ask me for my opinion.
So, KT, if you are reading this, please do not trade for Jason Kendall. Yes, he is productive offensively and passable defensively, it is that contract that is brutal. Just say no, I beg you. Even if Pittsburgh picks up half, that is a reported 21 million dollars over the next 4 years. That is a lot of Mr. Moores' money for a guy that does not hit for power. I know that means that the Padres will likely be stuck with the bane of many Padres' fans existence, Kevin Jarvis. At least Jarvis has a buyout at the end of this contract year, which will allow the Padres to escape. Trading for Kendall puts the team in contract purgatory. Kendall may perform well, but will he perform 5+ million per year well? Not likely.
The team still has holes, most notably a starter or two and some serious bullpen help. The signing of Gene Kingsale may signal the end of Gary Matthews, Jr. and/or Brian Buchanan's tenure in San Diego, as both are arbitration eligible.
Greg Maddux is the pitcher most talked about in the same breath as the Padres. I am not a huge Maddux fan, but I think it is a good fit provided that the team does not overpay for his services. He brings veteran leadership to starting rotation that is still very young and can use as much veteran tutelage as it can get. It seems unlikely that the Padres will be able to sign a quality lefty like Andy Pettitte or a higher priced veteran like Bartolo Colon. The Padres may round out their rotation with Ben Howard, even if they acquire Maddux and fail to trade Jarvis. There are some lefties out there, but none is close to the quality of Pettitte.
I would spend a huge portion of my budget to solidify the bullpen. Unfortunately, the retention of Rod Beck does not seem likely since he will be looking to reach the 300 save mark, which would seem unlikely to happen with the re-signing of Trevor Hoffman. A guy like Paul Quantrill would seem to solidify the pen, perhaps a guy with closer experience like Todd Jones or former Padre Tim Worrell. The Padres could sign a guy like Steve Reed who has had a measure of success with the Padres in the past.
Even with an expanded budget, I expect Kevin Towers to do a little "dumpster diving" or should I say Dempster diving (hint, hint). KT loves his scrapheap specials, especially when he can trade them for prospects.
I don't know about you, but I can hardly wait for the season to start. Spring cannot come soon enough. I look forward to seeing all of you downtown.
Outfielder Rich Gomez, who is currently playing for Escogido in the Dominican League, joined pitchers Brian Tollberg and Rob Ramsay, and catcher Yamid Haad in becoming eligible to be granted six-year free agency on Oct. 15.
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Learn from your failures!
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It's hard to believe things sometimes don't work for Oprah.
The invitation from Harvard University caught Oprah Winfrey at a low point. Her new TV network was struggling, branded a flop in the media, when Harvard President Drew Gilpin Faust called last year to ask Winfrey to address 2013 graduates.
The request came "in the very moment when I had stopped succeeding," Winfrey recalled.
She headed for a long shower to think ("It was either that or a bag of Oreos," she joked) and emerged resolved to change her story by the time her speech rolled around.
"I want you to remember this: There is no such thing as failure," she said. "Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction."
Winfrey spoke during the afternoon session of Harvard's 362nd commencement before a packed Harvard Yard. The media mogul and former talk-show host urged graduates to find their own story, which she described as their true calling or purpose.
"When you inevitably struggle and find yourself stuck in a hole, that is the story that will get you out," she said.
Her own calling, she said, was to use television to show people "that what unites us is ultimately far more redeeming and compelling than anything that separates (us)."
In Oprah's world stumbles are inevitable but not permanent.
In Harvard's world, too.
I hope that's true for my world as well.
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Don't skimp on this... REALLY dive in deep to learn about the business you're looking into starting. That means interviewing people who have been there and done it, reading books to learn anything and everything you can about the industry you're trying to enter, and making sure you craft a comprehensive business plan... it really is THAT important!
- Books to Read: Retail 101, How to Start a Home-Based Online Retail Business, Entre Leadership, and Lean In
- Subscribe to industry periodicals/sources/etc
- Join a small business discussion group // conference // webinar for entrepreneurs (tons of options via Facebook, Blogs, Internet)
- Be sure to file applicable business trademarks/copyrights, domain names, business licenses, EIN numbers, Tax IDs, etc (the not-so-glamorous, but totally necessary stuff)
If you think you can have a successful business without a Business Plan, you're mistaken..I've been told over and over again that this is the make it or break it component of business. You need a solid plan that discusses investments // money, cost of operations (shipping, website hosting, supplies,etc), as well as your "why" for starting said business. You need a clear statement defining your messaging, vision + mission, talking points, etc.
In addition, you want to define your overarching goals (short and long-term), your hopes and aspirations for said business, an overall budget, timeline for launch, and be sure to paint a picture of what success looks like... This is different for everyone so define what YOU want to get out of owning your own business.
Invest in Your Brand Identity. You want a professional look for your brand since it's the first thing people see...this is when you may not necessarily want to go with the least expensive option when it comes to branding, imagery, marketing, graphic design, website creation, business cards, etc. My best advice is to close your eyes and think about what your logo should look like, what colors speak to you, how you want people to view your business, etc. It's not a one day exercise... we worked with our creative team for more than 4 months on the ins and outs of the Sugar Bit logo, website, collateral, tagline, background, etc. Start a document with the specifics you want to include (or things you don't particularly like) and be sure to visit other resources for help... Pinterest helped SO much when I went to look at layouts, colorways, font options, logo design, etc. Remember, cohesiveness is SO important here!! Another way to gather invaluable opinions and advice is to seek input from your peers, family, and friends... send out a survey, ask for constructive criticism, and don't be afraid to solicit help!
The Power of Social Media.
Find a Work-Life Balance.
Honestly, this is the hard part for me... I struggle with this one and I'm not hesitant to admit it. Sometimes I find myself working way too many hours, like after the girls go down at night and that's when I should be spending time unwinding, reading, and hanging with my hubby on the couch. The hard part of owning your own business is that you can forget a normal 8-5 workday, but you can set boundaries in place for making the most out of your schedule. The flexibility is great, but I'm a one man shop, so if I'm not doing it, it doesn't get done... I need to learn how to "turn it off" at night, on the weekends, etc.
Hoping this post helps some of you out there... at the end of the day, pray about it, make a list of pros and cons, and do what YOU feel in your heart to be right. Being a business owner is so much harder than my former life in the corporate world, but I wouldn't change it for the world. Any other questions you have? Leave comments below and I will be happy to answer them!


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In this Feb. 20, 2013 photo, Margaret Fiester, operations manager at the Society for Human Resource Management, poses for a photograph in Alexandria, Va. Fiester is no shrinking violet, but she says working for her former boss, who subjected her to abusive tirades, was a nightmare. She doesn't have to worry about the tirades anymore, but she hears lots of similar stories in her current job, where she often fields questions about the growing issue of workplace bullying. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Since its completion in 1432, this twelve-panel oil painting has been looted in three different wars, burned, dismembered, forged, smuggled, illegally sold, censored, hidden, attacked by iconoclasts, hunted by the Nazis and Napoleon, used as a diplomatic tool, ransomed, rescued by Austrian double-agents, and stolen a total of thirteen times.
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Bruce, Christine S., McMahon, Camille A., Hynd, John R., Roggenkamp, Michael G., Stoodley, Ian D., & Buckingham, Lawrence I. (2006) Ways of experiencing the act of learning to program: A phenomenographic study of introductory programming students at university. In Bruce, Christine S., Mohay, George M., Smith, Glenn P., Stoodley, Ian D., & Tweedale, Robyn (Eds.) Transforming IT education: Promoting a culture of excellence. Informing Science Press, United States, pp. 301-325.
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Chua, Xin-Yi, Buckingham, Lawrence, Hogan, Jim, & Novichkov, Pavel (2015) Large scale comparative visualisation of regulatory networks with TRNDiff. Procedia Computer Science, 51(1), pp. 713-724.
Buckingham, Lawrence I., Hogan, James M., Roe, Paul, Sumitomo, Jiro, & Towsey, Michael (2008) Comparative Studies Simplified in GPFlow. Computational Science – ICCS 2008, 5103, pp. 491-500.
Bruce, Christine S., Buckingham, Lawrence I., Hynd, John R., McMahon, Camille A., Roggenkamp, Michael G., & Stoodley, Ian D. (2004) Ways of experiencing the act of learning to program: A phenomenographic study of introductory programming students at university. Journal of Information Technology Education, 3, pp. 144-160.
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Xie, John, Buckingham, Lawrence, Cholette, Michael, & Ma, Lin (2015) Calculation of the expected number of failures for a repairable asset system. In Engineering Asset Management - Systems, Professional Practices and Certification: Proceedings of the 8th WCEAM 2013 and the 3rd ICUMAS [Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering], Springer, Hong Kong, China, pp. 1727-1741.
Cholette, Michael E., Ma, Lin, Buckingham, Lawrence, Allahmanli, Lutfiye, Bannister, Andrew, & Xie, Gang (2015) A decision support framework for prioritization of engineering asset management activities under uncertainty. In Amadi-Echendu, Joe, Hoohlo, Changela, & Mathew, Joe (Eds.) 9th WCEAM Research Papers: Volume 1 Proceedings of 2014 World Congress on Engineering Asset Management, Springer International Publishing, Pretoria, South Africa, pp. 49-60.
Buckingham, Lawrence, Hogan, James M., Geva, Shlomo, & Kelly, Wayne (2014) Locality-sensitive hashing for protein classification. In Nayak, Richi, Li, Xue, Liu, Lin, Ong, Kok-Leong, Zhao, Yanchang, & Kennedy, Paul (Eds.) Conferences in Research and Practice in Information Technology, Australian Computer Society, Inc, Queensland University of Technology, Gardens Point Campus, Brisbane, Australia. (In Press)
Buckingham, Lawrence & Hogan, James M. (2014) Computational science for undergraduate biologists via QUT.Bio.Excel. In Abramson, David, Lees, Michael, Krzhizhanovskaya, Valeria, Dongarra, Jack, & Sloot, Peter M.A. (Eds.) Procedia Computer Science, Elsevier, Cairns, QLD, pp. 1403-1412.
Duan, Shufei, Zhang, Jinglan, Roe, Paul, Towsey, Michael W., & Buckingham, Lawrence (2012) Timed and Probabilistic Automata for Automatic Animal Call Recognition. In Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Pattern Recognition (ICPR2012), IEEE, the Tsukuba International Congress Center, Tsukuba, Japan, pp. 2910-2913.
Buckingham, Lawrence I. & Hogan, James M. (2010) Blast atlas: a virtual observatory for genomes. In 2010 Sixth IEEE International Conference on e-Science Workshops, IEEE Computer Society, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, pp. 57-64.
Buckingham, Lawrence, Hogan, James, Mann, Scott, & Wirges, Sally (2010) BLAST Atlas : a function based multiple genome browser. In Microsoft eScience Workshop 2010, 10-13 October 2010, Berkeley, California.
Buckingham, Lawrence, Hogan, James M., Roe, Paul, Sumitomo, Jiro, & Towsey, Michael (2008) Comparative studies made simple in GPFlow. In Priol, Thierry, Lefevre, Laurent, & Buyya, Rajkumar (Eds.) Proceedings of the 8th IEEE International Symposium on Cluster Computing and the Grid (CCGRID'08), IEEE, Lyon, France, p. 699.
Buckingham, Lawrence, Hogan, Jim, Roe, Paul, Sumitomo, Jiro, & Towsey, Michael (2008) Comparative studies simplified in GPFlow. In Bubak, M, van Albada, G, Dongarra, J, & Sloot, P (Eds.) Proceedings of the 8th International Conference - Computational Science (ICCS 2008), 23 - 25 June 2008, Poland, Krakow.
Buckingham, Lawrence I. & Geva, Shlomo (2000) Large margin vector quantization. In Proceedings of the Pacific Knowledge Acquisition Workshop (PKAW 2000), Coogee Beach, Sydney.
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Toh, Samuel Yu, Buckingham, Lawrence, Hogan, James M., Maetschke, Stefan R., & Towsey, Michael W. (2010) BioPatML.NET – a bioinformatic pattern search engine. In 4th eResearch Australasia Conference, 8-12 November 2010, Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, QLD. (Unpublished)
Bruce, Christine S., McMahon, Camille A., Buckingham, Lawrence I., Hynd, John R., & Roggenkamp, Michael G. (2003) Ways of experiencing the act of learning to program: A phenomenographic study of introductory programming students at university. (Unpublished)


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The Manchester United winger who's on everyone's lips: But how do you pronounce Adnan Januzaj?
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For thirteen years, bounty hunter Kage Garmin has made it a point to avoid female fugitives. He wasn't going after this one, either; but couldn't resist taking a look at the girl worth a million dollars. She smiled at him, and he fell in love. Kage knew from then on, she would be his. He also knew who was after her and why. In order to save her, he has to convince her to go the one place she's trying to avoid. Hiding in plain sight served Journey well...until a handsome bounty hunter shows up with a "feeling" she's in danger. As someone who doesn't trust easily, she's surprised to find herself believing in him. Finally convinced she deserves freedom and happiness, she's anxious to confront those who stole it from her. In a dangerous race across the country, Kage is determined to protect Journey as he fights to stay one step ahead of the enemy.
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G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S As Fergie croons, the "flossy flossy" holds an irresistible allure for all of us. From the red carpet to the windows of Barneys, we are bewitched by the seductive powers of luxury and status, objects with a certain je ne se quois that we just have to have. However, when the trance is lifted, we must revaluate if this obsession with the finer things in life is acceptable. The recent firing of John Galliano from Dior awoke the Sleeping Beauty of the fashion industry and forced us to challenge our notions of what acceptable to idolize (Last Word, 40). Thus, it's refreshing when what captivates us is just as meaningful and genuine as it is attractive.
Austin Young and Ash Jaidev, both veritable man-candy in their own right, are true leaders with visible, infectious passion for the student body (President's Day ,28). Our own Justin Barbin, Northwestern's friendly paparazzo, makes every-day style stunning, photographing students with an editorial eye and kind heart that will be missed upon his graduation this year (J is for Justin, 10). If we can learn anything from Justin's photos, it is that everyone is glamorous in their own way.
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"Parties start waning around 1:30. At 2:00 a.m. you will rarely find a party that's still hopping. Unless it's a Boomshaka party that's on Foster and Ridge," says the expert.
disposable cameras. I got my first digital my freshmen year
Barbin leads me inside the Ridge apartments to our first
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people just got used to it and really enjoyed what I had to
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jacket and starts unloading his equipment: an impressively
Many of his famous Facebook albums (all utilizing alliter-
large Canon and the infamous STITCH sign. My eyes im-
ation corresponding to the first letter of the month) feature
mediately glance past his mint green sweater, plaid button
STITCH Street Team photos. After becoming friends with
down shirt, and distressed brown denim jeans to a set of
STITCH's founder and first Editor-in-Chief (Joyce Lee) in
flashy silver sneakers.
an economics class his freshman year, Barbin grew interested in the magazine. A year later, Barbin began helping
"These are my boogie shoes," Barbin explains as we proceed to the main room.
Street Team take photos of STITCH-sponsored events. Af-
A handful of campaign workers mingle with the newly
ter the first head of Street Team graduated, Barbin took
elected president and vice-president, who graciously in-
over as Street Team Editor and transformed the team into
troduce themselves to me while I sheepishly follow Barbin
what it is today.
around. He knows everyone and makes a point to intro-
Tonight, Barbin is set to attend five parties in the short span of two and half hours.
duce me to every person in the room. We start discussing the night's itinerary.
"Where do you want to go tonight?" he asks me. "I don't
Barbin obliges every request, only stopping to ask one car-
typically go to frat parties except for ZBT or Sigma Chi." Six
rot to hide his beer before taking a picture. After thirty
minutes after arriving, our second Safe Ride of the night has
minutes of picture-snapping, Barbin decides it's time to
arrived and it's off to the next gathering.
go, pausing before he leaves to take a photo of the STITCH
In the car, Barbin tells me he did not receive an official invitation for the next soiree - a vegetable-themed fundraiser. "I'm just stopping by because I got one of those random invites on Facebook."
sign against some of the crepe streamers, as a potential option for a featured image on the website. "That was such a pleasant surprise," Barbin remarks as we exit the building. "I knew a few number of people there.
While his sophomore and junior years Barbin covered most-
And it goes to show you that Northwestern people are a
ly parties of people he knew, in his senior year, he's made a
great community of people that are very busy, but at the
conscious effort to branch out with parties like this.
end of the day, we all get along."
"I'm challenging myself to break out of my shell a little bit and go to parties where I know I don't know as many people and I know I'd be slightly uncomfortable. It's amazing how easy it is to connect with people." Barbin typically avoids the two F's: fundraising and frats. "Typically, unless a frat specifically asks me to photograph their registered party, I don't go. Last year, I was invited to this unregistered frat party, and I got there, and I realized, all of these photos are going to be so incriminating. So I just put the camera away, and that was probably one of the nights I realized I am not meant to be a frat boy. […] I have nothing against the fraternity community. I really respect their brotherhood, and their service to the university, and a lot people really get a lot out of it, but I feel like it's not my scene." As for fundraising, Barbin attends parties only if he does not have to pay an entrance fee. "Hopefully I can get to talk them into letting me in just to take pictures." He chuckles. "Hopefully they'll let you in too because you're with me." Normally, paying entrance fees is not an issue for Barbin because he does not drink alcohol. When I ask why, he says, "I honestly get drunk and high through natural means, like… being around energetic people, especially live music." That doesn't mean that Barbin doesn't stay hydrated in other ways throughout the night—part of his Street Team kit includes a water bottle and a snack. "The two year old in me gets hungry sometimes," he jokes. Staged in a small, well-decorated apartment, the vegetable party is in full force by the time we find the venue. Hipster-interpretations of vegetables wander around the green crepe paper decorated mixer, as a decidedly jovial atmosphere permeates the main party room. Barbin succeeds in getting us into the party without paying the entrance fee, and immediately is greeted with pleas by partygoers for him to take their photo.
Last year, I was invited to this unregistered frat party, and I got there, and I realized, all of these photos are going to be so incriminating...
Upon entering our third destination (an eclectic Willard reunion) Barbin and I are met with Jay Z's "On To The Next One" and high-pitched shrieks of "JUSTAAAAAAN!" It's here that Barbin truly feels like a campus celebrity, a title he vehemently denies. "Celebrity has such negative connotations. I don't want to be famous. I just want to be surrounded by caring people that I care about." Whether he admits it or not, in this crowd, Barbin is certainly a rock star. Partygoers request Barbin not only to take their picture, but to pose with them while friends break out their digital cameras to capture the moment. I even begin taking photos of Justin with partygoers and the STITCH sign at their request. By the time we leave, seventy-five percent of partygoers have had their photo taken, and it's nearing 1:15 a.m. Barbin purposefully scheduled the night so we would arrive to an a cappella group celebration around the ideal 1:00 a.m. spot. Though he photographs many student groups, Barbin admits that fellow theater students are those that he is closest too, and is most excited to attend this Gaffield shindig. "These are the people I'm closest too…they fill my albums with life. It's so good to have friends and to be able to share something that I love that's something they love as well."
The theater community in particular rallied behind Barbin last year when two unidentified attackers mugged him outside of his apartment. (CONTINUED page 16)
Name: ______________ My Personal Style is: A. B. C. D. E.
Bohemian Classic Casual Chic Downtown Other:___________
Favorite item in my closet right now: ___________________ ___________________
Biggest celebrity crush: ___________________ ___________________
Favorite breakfast food: ___________________ ___________________
If I were a pop song, I'd be: A. B. C. D. E.
Blow by Ke$ha E.T. (feat Kanye West) by Katy Perry Rolling in the Deep by ADELE Judas by Lady Gaga Other:___________
The place you're most likely to find me on campus is: A. B. C. D. E.
Theater and Intrepreation Center The Library Norris The Lakefill Other:____________
Circle one: Deuce Keg McFadden's Nevin's Other
In his own words, Barbin recounted what happened that
Through their efforts, the theater community raised enough money to buy Barbin a nicer camera than the one
night: "Actually, it was a hard time in my life…I was really de-
that was stolen. The love and support felt for Barbin can
pressed for like end of April, and then two weeks later, I
be witnessed from the second he walks into the Gaffield
was just really down. I was coming from a show, I decided
house party. Amidst the frenzied atmosphere, Barbin is in-
to treat myself with a slushy from 7/11 and there was this
stantaneously approached from all sides. Poses at the Gaf-
group of sketchy kids hanging outside. I had my camera
field house are more light-hearted and daring. Barbin takes
bag on me-I always do- and I had my earphones in. I was
photos of uncoordinated shoes, a set of two women and
walking, and then, literally five feet from my apartment
a man claiming to be triplets, an impromptu dance party
door, I was grabbed from behind. At first, I think it's a
downstairs, a couple exuberantly making-out for the cam-
friend … but it got to a point where they were almost chok-
era, and two seemingly out of place frat boys playing beer
ing me so that I couldn't scream and they shoved me to the
pong in the basement. After at least three rounds through
ground. All they had time for was to open [my camera bag],
the house, Barbin makes moves out the door to our fifth and
grab the camera, and run...I was just in shock. I don't even
final destination - another fundraiser party.
know actually what I screamed but I just started shaking and I was bleeding a little bit, so [my neighbors] tended
On our way to the last house, I ask Barbin how he judges what makes one party better than another.
to my wounds, and their dog saw me crying and was lick-
"I judge it by how well the photos turn out at the end,"
ing my face trying to make me feel better…I needed to cry.
he responds, before guessing that this party is probably
I was holding so much in, and that was the last straw. I
already over.
broke down. It was the worst."
Indeed, by the time we arrive at the party, barely any partygoers are left. Still, Barbin takes the time to go
through and photograph the remaining attendees, also
I have to live it up as much as I can, getting to know as many people… getting to see old friends, and photographing Northwestern at its finest. We're young, we're beautiful, we go to this amazing school, why not remember it through photographs and video? That's why I love what I do."
"But then," he says positively, "it made me realize how much people cared about me. By that Sunday or Monday, there was already a website to raise money for a new camera then seven days later they had an event at The Keg and groups performing and throughout the week people were canning for me. And every time I think about that I just start tearing up just because of the incredible generosity and kindness. There are incredible people here at Northwestern and I'm so proud to be here."
pausing to dance to Afrojack's "Take Over Control," our final song of the night. Walking back down toward south campus, Barbin tells me he has to be up in three hours. "I'm filming a movie, which is up at Tech, and I live at Ridge and Davis, so its like a 20 minute walk. Right after that, I have rehearsals, right after that I have a meeting to go to about another photo shoot. This is college. I'm graduating soon. It's breaking my heart, but it's inevitable. I have to live it up as much as I can, getting to know as many people… getting to see old friends, and photographing Northwestern at its finest. We're young, we're beautiful, we go to this amazing school, why not remember it through photographs and video? That's why I love what I do."
>>> Photographs courtesy of: Justin Barbin and Ethan Caldwell
by matt mcdonald
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President's Day
Austin & Ash t a k e o f f i c e w i t h s t y l e STITCH: If you were meeting the President of the United States, but the dress code said casual, what would you wear?
STITCH: What are your favorite places to shop?
Austin: I would wear what I'm wearing right now: an oxford with the sleeves rolled up and a nice pair of slacks and boat shoes. Ash: Khakis definitely, I'd wear a button-down and nice shoes. That'd probably be it. I'd just keep it simple.
Austin: I mean, I shop most often at J. Crew, but I love going to Rugby and Ralph Lauren. On very special occasions I like to go to Biconte Arthur and La Martina. Ash: I frequent the Gap pretty often, but I buy my nice shirts and pants from Brooks Brothers. I actually recently bought clothes from J. Crew, but yeah, that's where I pretty much buy everything.
STITCH: Do you think your personal style affects how people see you politically?
STITCH: What's the best thing to wear on a date?
Austin: Someone once asked what I was wearing and was like, "So are you dressing like that now because you're ASG president?" No, I've actually been wearing this every day for the last couple of years. So I think I've just grown up wearing preppy clothes ever since I was little, since that's how my mom dressed me when I was a toddler. I keep wearing clothes like this because they look nice and remind me of the East Coast, where I'm from. Well, some people won't consider Florida the East Coast, but I do. Ash: I didn't change my personal style now that I am somewhat political, but yeah, I think that's how people get first impressions, and that's important, so they are important.
Austin: A super nice pair of slacks. I'd wear a really nice pair of Nantucket Reds with like an oxford and a blazer. Ash: Jeans and a nice shirt with the shirt tucked into the jeans is my go-to outfit.
STITCH: What is the most embarrassing outfit you've ever worn? Austin: Whatever I wore when the ripped, distressed jean look was in session, around eighth and ninth grade. I quickly got over those. The American Eagle, like, tiny little holes, you know? Ash: Freshman year of college when I was running to be on the Student Organizations Finance Committee on ASG, I showed up in a full suit while everyone else was wearing a T-shirt and shorts. I was really embarrassed. STITCH: Describe your style…in middle school. Ash: Lots of polos. And jeans. And sneakers. I would always wear blue, so a blue or white polo usually, and then blue jeans. Austin: I went to a private school, so I wore khaki shorts and a white polo or a blue polo every day. But I never wore navy. I haven't worn navy bottoms since like, the middle of elementary school. I'm just not a fan of navy shorts, at least not navy school uniform shorts. Maybe if I bought a non school-uniform pair that would be okay.
STITCH: Hot or Not? Jeggings? Austin: I think they should maybe pick one or the other. Like either wear the leggings, or wear the jeans. They just look a little synthetic. Like, either wear skinny jeans so they look like jeans, or leggings so they look like leggings. Ash: Hot. Positive. I feel positive about them. I am in favor of them. I like the creativity involved.
Rompers? Austin: Yeah, I think they're kind of fun. One of my friends had a seersucker romper and it was the coolest thing. She could pull it off so well, so that put rompers in good standing. Ash: Not.
Combat boots? Austin: Are they my personal favorite? Not really. They kind of remind me of Bucktown, which is the hipster capital of the world, practically. I definitely think certain people can pull them off, though. Ash: I like those. Those are nice. I'm a fan of boots.
Menswear on women? Austin: I think certain blazers and, um, the oxford shirtesque dresses are kind of cool. Ash: I like it. I'm a fan.
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my Creyer stands at the corner of Rush and Oak streets in an imposing Mongolian-fur coat and Ray-Ban aviators. It is spring in Chicago but hardly feels that way. Despite the inclement weather, Creyer has been out with her camera for roughly two hours, walking loops around the Magnificent Mile. Passersby seem slightly taken aback by her petite figure roughly resembling Chewbacca with a hawklike gaze. "I feel like I'm starting to cultivate an image of myself," Creyer says of her unique look. "People are definitely starting to recognize the coat." Unfazed by their glances, she continues to scour the streets for the city's most fashionable to feature on her blog. Creyer's blog, ChicagoStreetstyle.com, where she posts her photographs of chic shoppers around Chicago, has received national press since she began blogging in June 2010. Since then, she has attended exclusive parties at New York Fashion Week and has been asked to host parties for Chicago's fashion luminaries. And she is not the only one receiving attention for having a keen eye for layering, color and style. Creyer, 24, is a part of Chicago's ever-increasing online community of fashion photographers, writers and designers. 34| STITCH
Chicago's style reconstruction Style bloggers are a new breed of fashion elite, gaining invitations to the most exclusive events the fashion world has to offer. Creyer says the fame is a product of their accessibility. "If I say a product fit into my life well, people are going to respond to it because I'm a real person," she said, contrasting her blog to sites like Vogue-owned style.com. This personal touch has come to define Chicago's growing fashion scene. Once thought to take a back seat to cities like New York and Los Angeles, Chicago is establishing itself as an incubator for budding designers, stylists and writers. "It is starting to gain focus in a very cottage industry manner, and it is maybe not completely focused on fashion, but more about garment," said School of the Art Institute of Chicago Professor Conrad Hamather. "And there is a difference between fashion and garment without hesitation." Embodying Chicago's growing fashion reputation, Weinberg freshman Zoe Demacela designs and manufactures her own clothing line out of Chicago. "I think Chicago is special because it's the perfect environment to get started," Damacela said. Damacela began her fashion line at 14 years old and won the nationwide Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge in 2009. She said she may end up in New York one day but for now she is content to be designing from Chicago. "There are so many programs here where artists get the skills that they need to start without the competition. There is less press than in New York but the press that we do have people really read and pay attention to, so it doesn't mean you'll get less attention," she said. Without the big brands taking over the small fashion community, fashion publications like
>>> Amy Creyer of ChicagoStreetstyle.com. Photo by Kimberle Salter. Chicago Social have taken a different approach to publicizing fashion. "Everything's a lot more local here," said Samantha Saifer, director of marketing at Chicago Social. "As much as we'd love to work with brands like Chanel and Gucci, I think it's a lot more realistic to work with local brands." At Chicago Social, editorial photo shoots and fashion shows feature clothing from smaller fashion lines and the magazine focuses on developing a relationship with the Chicago fashion community. "It's about bringing your neighbors to your neighbors," said Talia Pines, an account executive at Chicago Social.
At the expense of the magazines But as blogs become more prevalent, magazines have noticed a decrease in interest in certain areas. STITCH | 35
"We still list sales in our calendar section of the magazine, but we miss a lot because we're not given the sale information as far in advance because stores rely on blogs to get the word out quicker," said Korey Huyler, editor-in-chief of Chicago Social. In addition to losing content, magazines are facing the prospect of losing advertisers looking for a quicker, cheaper way to reach a younger and broader audience. "The blogs have certainly become a pivotal source for fashion in Chicago. The blogs are sidestepping the magazines and media world that mostly revolve around paid advertisements," Hamather said. Blogs hold a unique position in the industry because of their immediacy and frugality. It is the old adage, "There's a little something for everyone." This is exactly what advertisers are seeing. While spending on apparel and accessories increased by 7 percent among affluent consumers from 2009 to 2010, according to research conducted by American Express, this increase is not nearly as attractive to businesses as the potential of blogs. According to JupiterResearch, a market research company, corporate spending on online advertisements is expected to reach $4.9 billion in 2011, surpassing the $2.9 billion expected for text advertisements. With the high traffic now directed towards fashion blogs, bloggers such as Creyer are hoping to capitalize on the trend.
Exposure is everything Just because Chicago's fashion scene isn't center stage, does not mean it is not ever-present. "New York offers immediacy and may add to a bit of ease or complacency, whereas, Chicago has a bit more of a premeditated directive," Hamather said. "You have to know what you're looking for." 36| STITCH
To make the community more accessible, the government has taken the city's fashion profile into its own hands. Former Mayor Richard M. Daley founded the Mayor's Fashion Council Chicago to establish Chicago as a fashion destination and develop a pool of resources for the burgeoning fashion industry. Those in the fashion community say they hope that the governmental support will continue. "I think first we need exposure and second, the politics of this city need to make people aware of what's going on," said Ryan Beshel of the blog, The Bowtie Memoirs. "We have this new mayor now so we're all just waiting to see what he does. Mayor Daley did a lot to help elevate fashion in this city but you can't imagine that's the first thing Rahm's going to do."
Still on the fast track Despite a smaller fashion scene than New York and Los Angeles, Creyer has no problem finding subjects for her photos. Even on a day with freezing rain, wind, and snow, Creyer documents the looks of six different people. "It's hard when everyone is out in those coats that look like sleeping bags. I get it, but I can't photograph it," she says. After four hours of prowling the Gold Coast, Creyer hops on the "L" to Bucktown. "I have to pick up the dress I wore to the Cynthia Rowley party," she mentions. After hosting the Cynthia Rowley party on Thursday, she still has several other events to attend before the weekend is up. Even in Chicago, it seems, the fashion scene is as fast paced as it is anywhere.
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lolla lineup
to satisfy those with non-Kiss FM tastes, as well as those who just want a tune that they can recognize. Lolla knows how to appeal to the broadest possible audience. The lineup has the ability to create that perfect summer festival vibe, one where the entire crowd emotes vibrant energy and a unified feeling generates between every body standing underneath the skyscrapers. But don't get too hyped, Lolla states that no crowd surfing or moshing is allowed. The enjoyment should stay at ground level. - Liv Jaeger
It's cold. It's raining. It may seem as if those sunny days
spent by the lake in cutoff jeans will never come, but we can at least begin to dream about some of the most vibrant, outrageous, and cherished memories of summer: the summer music festival. In particular, the 20th anniversary year of Lollapalooza. Lolla's web site boasts that it brings "nonstop action over three magical days". And it does: Lolla brings artists you hear on popular radio and in low-key coffee shops and vintage clothing boutiques. From August 5-7, a widely appealing range of bands will perform in Grant Park. Whether the festival heralds music diehards, or those purely seeking entertainment, the lineup is noteworthy. The headliners range from each end of the music genre spectrum. Uncensored Eminem releases raw emotion, Coldplay lulls the audience into a lyrical state of comfort, Muse emotes dramatic beats and theatrical verses, and the Foo Fighters blast on untreated and rough guitar riffs and vocals. True, the bands are hardly new and innovative for 2011, but they appeal to the vast majority of festival-goers. Even though some are disappointed with the 'mainstream' and 'datedness' of the headliners, they may find condolence in the plethora of up-and-coming and innovative artists from a range of developing genres. Not just a festival featuring generic rock groups, Lolla also hits the electronic genre. In addition to well-known band Deadmau5, the more indie electronic band Savoy and dubstep mixer Skrillex will also take the stage. In the rock genre, Lolla will gather '60s resurgence rock groups such as Local Natives, Beirut, Best Coast, and Black Lips. They've even thrown in the token Irish rock band, Flogging Molly, as well as less mainstream hip-hop artists like Atmosphere and Jay Electronica. Needless to say, there are more under-the-radar bands that could have been featured, but Lolla certainly has incorporated a healthy ratio of 'indie enough' artists
paris club Living in Chicago all my life has taught me several
things: it's never really spring, a perfect day can include nothing more than a trip to Michigan Avenue, and anything owned by the Melman family is sure to be a goldmine. The latest venture from this ambitious restaurateur family comes from sons RJ and Jerrod, owners of hotspot Hub 51. Paris Club is located two doors down from Hub at 59 W. Hubbard St. in the über-trendy River North. The Melman brothers, aside from having a who's-who of Chicago clientele, excel at "why-didn't-Ithink-of-that?" conceptual dining. The genius of Hub 51 is its selection of eclectic haute bar food, including sushi, Mexican, and burgers—foods that we crave at all hours of the day and night. Paris Club is catered to a slightly more sophisticated crowd, and it has the menu and atmosphere to prove it. My dining experience, as a celebration of my 22nd birthday (a veritable move into real adulthood) began with a Kir Royale cocktail, a combination of champagne and blackcurrant liqueur. This mixture of fun and elegance followed throughout the entirety of the meal. The menu is a tongue-in-cheek approach to classical Parisian cuisine, perfect for its target audience of twenty and thirty-something's with refined palettes and a sense of humor. After being forced to wait an hour past our reservation by exactly the kind of hostess one would expect inch a locale— haughty and extremely well-dressed— my party was given a round of free drinks to make up
for the confusion. Mad bonus points. The food however would have been worth twice as long of a wait. As a table we ordered the drippings on toast, French onion fondue, two kinds of frites, roasted eggplant, pacific king salmon, and copious amounts of wine on tap. Yes, you read that right: Wine. On. Tap. I personally ordered, and demolished, the vegetarian entree, a casserole of too many delicious ingredients to remember. Everyone at the table was obsessed with their own dish, and forks were flying everywhere to try what someone else had just declared "the best dish ever." Between courses I admired the ambiance and backdrop of exposed brick walls lined with mirrors. It mimicked the hole-in-the-wall bistros that are omnipresent in Paris. Despite the wait, everything about Paris Club was perfect. I felt surprised to walk outside and find an adult bookstore rather than the Eiffel Tower, though after a few glasses of wine on tap, one shined as brightly as the other. - Dana Farber
>>> The
Uncoupling by Meg Wolitzer is available at Barnes and Noble for $29.82, www.barnesandnoble.com
book review What would happen if the entire female population
of a town stopped having sex? This is (kind of) the question that Meg Wolitzer's latest novel, The Uncoupling, answers. Really, though, it's an examination into what sex means; specifically, women's desire and all its fickle complexities. The novel takes place in a fictional, everyday American town in New Jersey, and centers around a set of relatively unremarkable but delightfully believable characters. Wolitzer wisely keeps things simple so that the fantastical spell that the novel rests upon, the erosion of women's desire, can really shine. We are introduced to Dory and Robby Lang, a happily married pair of well-loved teachers who both work at the local high school. Their 16-year-old daughter, Willa, attends the school where they teach. A new drama teacher arrives and pushes for the next school play to be Aristophanes' Lysistrata, a story of women refusing to have sex with men in an attempt to end a war. The play is cast and practice begins. Meanwhile, a "stunning bolt of cold air" strikes women's bodies throughout the town. In Dory and Robby's typically sex-filled bedroom, something happens: "Her body momentarily shook—a brief death rattle, a death-of-sex rattle, technically—and then stopped." The rest of the novel follows the trajectory of emotions of the reluctantly abstinent men. So why did Wolitzer write a book about women losing their sexual desire? The message of The Uncoupling seems to say that the loss of libido is a result of our technology-based culture. The most explicit support for this thesis is Wolitzer's focus on "The Cumfy": "part comforter, part two-person bathrobe—the whole item postmodern in that it had been designed to be worn by couple as they watched television." As the Langs spiral into unhappiness in their sexless life, "The Cumfy" arrives just in time to try and save them from their misery. The Uncoupling may be about sex, but is never titillating in its descriptions of the deed. If you're looking for a Cosmo juicy reads-style book, this title isn't for you. The Uncoupling manages to be consistently entertaining—fascinating, even—without the explicit descriptions of sex that the reader might expect. I'm always leery of "book club books"—Oprah books, if you will, or books that seem like every middle/upper class mother in America has read. But The Uncoupling is a well-written novel that is sure to spark compelling conversations in the same types of towns in which the book is set. - Corinne White
Galliano >>>
making statements on and off the runway
By Sierra Tishgart
My vintage Christian Dior satchel had a tear. The rip was right on the leather strap, nearly detaching it from the gold hardware. My beloved bag, which I spent my entire study abroad term in London saving up my pounds to purchase, was damaged. My bag isn't the only part of Dior that is injured. Christian Dior recently fired designer John Galliano for his anti-Semitic behavior. After two people accused Galliano of making an anti-Semitic slur in a Parisian café, a video surfaced of Galliano going off on a pro-Hitler rant at a bar. Sidney Toledano, Dior's chief executive, said in a statement that the words and conduct of Galliano were in "total contradiction to the longstanding core values of Christian Dior." Surprisingly, the fashion industry has been overwhelmingly supportive of Galliano. According to New York magazine, Diane von Furstenberg, the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, said she believed he was "not in a normal state" and that he was provoked. Giorgio Armani said, "I'm very, very sorry for him… I'm also very sorry that they videotaped him without him knowing." Italian Vogue editor Franca Sozzani said, "While I condemn John's words, I think they were said in a certain moment when he wasn't lucid. I am frightened by how quick these young people were to try to gain notoriety or money while destroying the image of a genius." These sympathetic reactions upset me. Galliano destroyed his own image; it was not the fault of the victims of the hate crime. Perhaps I am particularly sensitive to anti-Semitism since I am Jewish, but Galliano's remarks stung. I felt betrayed. This was a designer who I had long 40| STITCH
admired, praised, and even financially supported. How could this hate and ugliness come out of a man who created such beauty? I wanted nothing to do with him, the Christian Dior brand, or my favorite handbag. I believe that everyone deserves a chance at redemption. But even if Galliano takes all of the requisite celebrity steps to earn forgiveness-owning up to his behavior (he has denied accusations of anti-Semitism), apologizing (still waiting), and rehab in Arizona (check!)—I do not think I could ever support him again. His behavior is so deplorable that he is undeserving of a second chance. Galliano's tirade was not indicative of a drunken behavioral mistake; it reflected a deep-seeded attribute of his personality. "I love Hitler" and
"people like you would be dead" are not drunken slurs. They are words that carry thought and meaning. Creative genius he may be, but at his core, Galliano is a human being who harbors vile, discriminatory beliefs. I want to give him a second chance. I really do. But no amount of time in rehab can remedy a prejudice that is so ingrained. John Galliano has come to define Christian Dior in recent years. The two are practically synonymous; since Galliano joined Dior in 1996, he has turned it into a multimillion-dollar brand. What we must remember, however, is that Christian Dior means far more than Galliano. The closing bows of the Dior seamstresses and craftsmen at the Fall 2011 Dior collection embody the collective hard work that goes into the label. It is hard to see the Dior logo and not associate it with Galliano's rant. But Christian Dior is a label defined by history, passion, and beauty, and not the remarks of one man. I came home to find my Dior satchel sitting propped up on my pillow with a note attached. "Looks as good as new," wrote my mother, who had kindly taken my bag to the leather maker to get it fixed. I thought about giving the bag away, but I decided that I would keep it since it is so old that Galliano had surely not designed it. My handbag is now in perfect condition, but when I carry it from time to time, I have a habit of looking down at the mended strap. It is still so fragile. >>>photo credit: thecreator.blogspot.com
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