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Dr. Peter Hennings Wins Best Paper Award from AAPG
June 1, 2020
Dr. Peter Hennings has been selected by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Division of Environmental Geosciences (DEG) to receive the DEG Best Paper Award for his oral presentation titled "The Geology of Active Earthquake Sequences in Texas." Dr. Hennings' presentation, given at the AAPG Annual Conference and Exhibition in 2019, stood out for the high scores and remarks it received from judges.
The presentation discussed recent earthquake data gathered by the TexNet Earthquake Monitoring Network and provided an overview of TexNet's strides in interpreting the seismicity of local and regional areas with earthquake activity. Each area is unique in its geologic setting, history of industry activity, and history of earthquake sequences. Comparing data from each of these areas provides researchers with insights into the causes of earthquakes and what can be done to mitigate hazards.
The Bureau congratulates Dr. Hennings and the TexNet team whose research was featured in the presentation: Dr. Alexandros Savvaidis, Dr. Jean-Philippe Nicot, Dr. Peter Eichhubl, Casee Lemons, Dr. Katie Smye, Lily Horne, Robin Dommisse, and Dr. Owen Callahan. For more information about the TexNet program, you can contact Dr. Peter Hennings or visit the TexNet website.
TexNet Research Among Top 10% Most Downloaded Papers from JGR Solid Earth
May 7, 2020
Bureau researcher and TexNet principal investigator Dr. Alexandros Savvaidis was recently informed by the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth (JGR) that his October 2019 paper is among the journal's top 10% most downloaded papers in recent publication history. JGR determines this milestone by reviewing which papers published during a 2-year period receive the most downloads within 12 months of their publication. Dr. Savvaidis' work has achieved this distinction despite having been published for only about 7 months at the time of writing.
Dr. Savvaidis' paper, titled "Improving Absolute Earthquake Location in West Texas Using Probabilistic, Proxy Ground-Truth Station Corrections," discusses his work in improving the accuracy of earthquake location monitoring by statistically associating earthquakes with fracturing activity—a cause of human-induced earthquakes. Known locations of fracturing activity are used as proxy ground-truth events to calculate the seismic network. Accurately determining the location and depth of seismic events is critical to monitoring earthquakes and the threat they pose to public safety and infrastructure.
To learn more about the Bureau's state-funded earthquake monitoring program, TexNet, you can contact Alexandros Savvaidis or visit the TexNet website.
Former Bureau Postdoc Awarded the Karcher Award
April 28, 2020
Dr. Xinming Wu, a former Bureau postdoc from 2016 to 2019, was awarded the 2020 J. Clarence Karcher Award by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists. This is a highly prestigious and competitive award given "in recognition of significant contributions to the science and technology of exploration geophysics by a young geophysicist of outstanding abilities who, in the unanimous opinion of the Honors and Awards Committee and the Board of Directors, merits such recognition."
Dr. Wu worked with Dr. Sergey Fomel during his time at the Bureau and is the third of Dr. Fomel's postdocs to get the Karcher award in the last 3 years. Dr. Tieyuan Zhu, now an assistant professor of geophysics at Pennsylvania State University, received one in 2018, and Dr. Hejun Zhu, currently an assistant professor at The University of Texas at Dallas, received another in 2019. Dr. Wu is now at the University of Science and Technology of China, where he continues to collaborate with Dr. Fomel.
Bureau First Author Publication Awards 2019
April 14, 2020
Although leaders and researchers of the Bureau of Economic Geology could not dine together this year to celebrate the annual First Author Publication Awards, the Bureau recognizes another fruitful year of impactful publications—the Bureau's most vital product. Leadership applauds the 48 Bureau first authors of peer-reviewed papers published in 2019. Let us all take this opportunity for the diverse Bureau family to come together, share excitement about research and publication success in a wide array of topics, and honor the work of a broad spectrum of authors. Last year, Bureau researchers published 135 peer-reviewed papers, first-authoring 63 of these and coauthoring another 22 first-authored by their graduate students.
The highlight of the First Author Publication Awards is the presentation of the Tinker Family BEG Publication Award, "given in recognition of an exemplary publication of demonstrated or expected scientific or economic impact, or that otherwise increases the visibility of the Bureau scientific community."
This year, the Bureau's Vanessa Nuñez-López, along with coauthors Ramón Gil-Egui, Seyyed A. Hosseini, and Emily Moskal, receive the award for "Environmental and operational performance of CO2-EOR as a CCUS technology: a Cranfield example with dynamic LCA considerations" (coauthored by Gil-Egui and Hosseini) and "Potential of CO2-EOR for near-term decarbonization" (coauthored by Moskal). These papers represent exemplary publication of societal relevance to carbon management. Runners-up include Sahar Bakhshian and Hosseini, Zoltán Sylvester and Jacob A. Covault, and Qian Yang and Bridget R. Scanlon.
Please join us in congratulating all of these successful authors. We look forward to celebrating with them now and during next year's combined 2020–2021 First Author Publication Awards dinner.
AEC Team Wins Best Paper Award
February 18, 2020
Mohsen Ahmadian and David Chapman of the Bureau's Advanced Energy Consortium (AEC) coauthored a groundbreaking paper which has won the 2019 Best Paper of the Year Award from the Journal of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics. The paper is entitled "Power density distribution in subsurface fractures due to an energized steel well-casing source" and explores a completely new concept for supplying power to subsurface nanosensors. The study team was created out of a collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories, which also funded the study.
Simulations indicate that a combination of steel wellbore casing and electromagnetic (EM) additives could supply continuous electrical power to embedded nanosensors previously deployed during well completion. These sensors would then be able to communicate measured data back up the wellbore to operators even decades after deployment. The models also counterintuitively indicate that the electrical charge from the casing could propagate through the EM proppant, with higher energy density at the tips of any filled fractures.
The Journal of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics' Best Paper of the Year Award "acknowledges significant and ongoing contributions to the discipline of environmental and engineering geophysics." This paper is one of a great number of research papers authored by AEC scientists from around the world who have been studying nanotechnology over the last decade.
For more information about the Advanced Energy Consortium and how to participate in its nanotechnology research, you can contact Mohsen Ahmadian or David Chapman. Please join us in congratulating this innovative AEC team for their important research and for earning this prestigious award!
Watch a Sandia National Laboratories video about the study here.


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A capacity crowd, a pyrotechnics display and the knowledge that a win was crucial was enough to set nerves jangling for both England and USA.
There was visible tension in the faces of both squads as they lined up for the national anthems. Alex Danson was able to muster a smile as the crowd and players acknowledged her 200th cap for England – a figure that catapults her into a rarefied group of players who have represented England 200 times (this does not include Great Britain caps).
The opening half was a cagey affair with both sides probing for breaks in their opponent's defence but staunch defending meant the teams entered the half-time break at 0-0.
This did not mean there was any lack of action. Hannah Martin used her speed to create space but missed her shot. Michelle Vitesse sparked an attack that saw Maddie Hinch pull off a tremendous save in the England goal and then Jackie Briggs was called on to make a save as Susannah Townsend's shot sent the ball high in the air and off the cross bar. Briggs was quickest to the ball and thwarted the incoming England attackers.
Possibly the moment of the World Cup, from a host nation perspective, took place in the 34th minute when Alex Danson weaved her way through the USA defence and slotted the ball home to give England the lead.
The roar of the crowd was ear-splitting and for a few minutes England looked in the ascendency.
But USA are not a team to ever give up and, in the shape of teenager Erin Matson, they have a fearless striker. Matson picked the ball up on the wide left and drove towards the circle. Her position seemed innocuous but the shot that rasped off her reverse stick left Hinch stranded and the scores even.
As the game counted down, the tempo rose in both camps and the work rate of the athletes reached even higher levels.
Sophie Bray was in a race to the ball with Briggs, which left the England player in a heap. There was no quarter given by either team as they both searched for the elusive breakthrough. A tremendous save by Hinch in the closing seconds of the game was met with a sigh and as the teams trooped off the pitch it was clear both sets of players could not have given more.
"That was tough," was Laura Unsworth's reaction as she reflected on the game. "I think we limited USA to just a few chances, in fact I only really remember the shot that led to the goal. Two very fit teams were going at each other which will always result in a tight game."
Unsworth also reflected on the moment Danson scored her goal. "It was a very special moment, on the occasion of her 200th cap. Everyone gets goosebumps when the crowds get behind us and when Alex scored that was just another level."
Erin Matson, who scored USA's goal said: "We have played in front of big crowds but nothing like that. Our team is good at embracing that and running with the energy and I personally love a loud crowd. It did go a bit silent after I scored.
"Our way to think about things is to move on and take it one game at a time. We didn't play to our strengths in the first game so tonight it was about playing for us and not worrying about what we need to do about the other team.
"Without the pass from Gonz (Melissa Gonzalez) I wouldn't have scored. She held the ball and fed it at the perfect moment. It happens quite a bit in practice and I am confident on my reverse."
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Serving the Seating & Wheeled Mobility Professional
Meet the Model Ci, a TIME's 50 Best Invention of 2018 awardee. The Model Ci features unparalleled design, technology and transportability. It disassembles into three pieces and fits into the trunk of most vehicles, while offering a smooth, stable ride. The patented WHILL omni-wheel allows the user to effortlessly glide side to side, navigate tight spaces, clear a 2" curb and maneuver gaps with confidence. Additionally, the WHILL Model Ci app brings technology right to users' fingertips. The app enables users to lock their device, drive it remotely, check the range and adjust the speed settings.
An attendant-operated stair climber, the LIFTKAR PT works on angled, straight and curved stairs. The PT-U model attaches to a manual wheelchair and can accommodate nearly all standard, transport, sport or pediatric chairs. The PT-S model (pictured) has a built-in seat and doesn't require a wheelchair for operation; the passenger can be wheeled inside/outside while onboard. The LIFTKAR PT can be used on all sorts of stairs and disassembles to fit into a car.
This attendant-operated stair climber works on angled, straight and curved stairs of many types (wood, metal, concrete or carpeted). The LIFTKAR model PT-U (pictured) attaches to a manual wheelchair and is compatible with most standard, transport, sport or pediatric models. Another model (the PT-S) features a built-in seat and does not require a wheelchair. Both models disassemble into three parts that can be easily stored in a car; the heaviest piece is 41 lbs. These stair climbers are battery operated, feature three climbing speeds, and have brake wheels that automatically lock upon reaching the step edge.
Mealtimes are more than just sustenance; they're also social and emotional gatherings that feed the soul.
The Obi robotic dining companion makes it possible for people with physical disabilities — particularly those affecting their upper extremities — to dine independently instead of having to be fed by companions.
The Obi system can be quickly set up by a caregiver to tailor the food delivery per the preferences of its user. Then the user controls the dining experience via two switches, one that accesses the food that the user has selected, and the other that delivers the food to the user.
Patented Obi features and functions include multi-directional food capturing, portion control, spoon wiping and repositioning, all intended to make the dining experience as efficient and effective as possible. The Obi weighs about 7 lbs., which makes it easily transportable, and its rechargeable battery can provide up to four hours of service on a single charge so that Obi can function outside the home as well as inside it. Obi's base and arm can be wiped down with a disinfecting wipe or a wet towel, and Obi's spoon, plate and placemat can all be washed by hand or in a dishwasher.
Obi has been successfully funded by Veterans Affairs, Workers' Compensation and other payors, and the Obi team can supply info on reimbursement from private insurers and Medicaid programs. Obi can also be purchased as a retail system.
The atHand Overbed Table keeps supplies within easy reach for people with limited mobility. atHand has four power and four USB outlets, touch on/off LED lights, and plenty of storage space. It's easy to move thanks to large, non-skid wheels, and its 28" wide base accommodates most wheelchairs. The tray table rotates toward the user for greater convenience. Rounded corners and a sleek aluminum spine help the table fit right into users' homes.
Open Sesame's Model 133 operator works as a full swing door and is great for residential installations. Model 233 works as a closer, which is efficient in public access locations (or in private homes, for users who want a closer system). Both systems can be operated via remote control devices that can unlatch a locked door, swing the door open, pause, then close. Door resistance can be adjusted, and the door continues to work manually when desired.
Built for in-ground and above-ground pools,
the Scout 2 pool lift can clear up to a 26" wall
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pole in its highest position). A 24v battery
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Use Permalight cushioned foam guards wherever you need a little extra visibility and protection indoors or outdoors. The guards easily attach to walls, corners and protrusions in impact-prone areas — such as clinics, hallways and spaces where wheelchair training and practice take place. Made of durable, recyclable polyurethane foam with strong adhesive backing, the corner and wall guards come in 15 shapes in white, black/yellow, or black to protect the environment and the people in it.
By attaching to rigid-framed manual wheelchairs (or to folding chairs via an adaptor), FreeWheel enables consumers to push over surfaces that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to navigate. The attachment is designed to provide a longer wheelbase and reduce resistance and drag when rolling over broken sidewalks, curbs, carpet, gravel, dirt, grass and snow. Encourages a more active lifestyle by improving accessibility in all sorts of everyday and exceptional situations.
Invented by Swiss wheelchair user and outdoor enthusiast Patrick Mayer, Wheelblades offer chair users greater access in snowy conditions. Wheelblades attach to front casters of manual chairs; the Wheelblades' greater width distributes the user's weight and propulsion energy over a greater surface area to keep casters from sinking into the snow. Two tracking channels on the underside of the Wheelblade compresses snow to ensure stability. Wheelblades can be easily and quickly attached to front wheels measuring 1.8 to 6 cm wide (approximately .71" to 2.36" wide). Check out wheelblades.ch, or Wheelblades' American distributor for more information.
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When I get to the end of July, I usually think that summer is half over—and that brings me cheer. There is no basis in reality for this, just as there is no good reason to think, as most people seem to, that summer starts on Memorial Day and ends on Labor Day. But perhaps it is a throwback to my days at summer camp, which lasted eight weeks. And by time it got to the end of July, the summer was half over. Now that summer camp is less than a vague memory, I reach late July thinking there are only six more hot weeks left. But are there?
The meteorologists have confirmed what I already know. This is the hottest July on record. I'm not sure if that is just a New York thing or a national thing because the TV reports are very New York-centric. When it comes to weather, it has got to be a disaster in some other area of the world for them to deign to mention it. But I began the growing season thinking I'd make the best of a bad deal (that is, an unusually warm spring) and get a jump on my warm-weather-loving vegetables. It turns out that many of them are about as happy with the hot weather as I am. In their case, I think it is more the lack of rain that is the cause of their woes—and some of mine. We had virtually no rain for the first three weeks of July, and then my municipality imposed mandatory water restrictions. I can water only on odd-numbered days, even though my new carrot seedlings need watering twice a day to keep from drying out. Once I began to collect my bathwater in barrels to use for watering on the off-days, we've had two deluges. Last night, we got two inches of rain, a bit of hail, and a loss of power.
The dryness caused many of my cucumbers to fail to mature, and they're only just ready for picking now. Here's what I've done with the first one:
Basil Cucumber Salad
Preparation time 5-7 minutes
1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
4 tablespoons distilled white wine vinegar or tarragon vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil [I use extra-virgin olive oil]
½ teaspoon each salt and freshly ground pepper
2 ½ teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, minced
½ medium onion
Combine all ingredients and toss. Set aside, stirring now and then to make sure the sugar dissolves. The salad is best made the day before, or in the morning of the day you plan to serve it. The waiting period gives the flavors a chance to marry. Store and serve at room temperature. Makes 4-6 servings. The recipe may be doubled or re-doubled.
This tangy cucumber salad will not make 4-6 servings—Ed and I will probably finish it in a sitting. I don't peel the cucumbers that I harvest from the garden. And I don't add the salt, since I restrict my salt. But it gave me a chance to use my newly-harvested onions and basil, and first my batch of tarragon vinegar. My tarragon has been flourishing. The recipe is one I clipped years ago from my local Gannett paper.
Things are still looking pretty good in the garden despite the dryness:
This year, the right half of the garden is my "summer" side, and the left is the "spring-fall" side. The left half is about done and ready for replanting.
We've eaten the last of the beets, which were fabulous, and I'll be planting more this weekend in the first left-side row. The Chiogga beets almost look like peppermints.
We are still harvesting broccoli,
although now there are only two main heads left and, until the transplants are ready to go in the garden, we will be eating the side shoots:
The summer side has also provided us with pole beans.
And there are promises of things to come. Even though we've been eating zucchini every day or so, the plants are just coming into their own now. This is my first time growing yellow crookneck squash, and the plants are covered with flowers and bees.
The creamy squash is a few days away.
Some peppers are ready for picking:
But the tomatoes have yet to reward us. Only the cherry tomatoes have begun to turn, but it won't be long before the 50 or so that are good sized will be ready. These are Brandywines, my first try at growing heirloom tomatoes.
Oh, and on the knitting front, I'm half done with my Sockotta socks. These look very lopsided because the tops have so much negative ease, but the fit is perfect.
The challenge now, aside from staving off the boredom of the second sock, is to figure out what to replant in the left side of the garden. The weather is still going to be hot, but I'm ready to plant fall lettuce, beets, chard, spinach, and kale. Will all these germinate in 90° heat and not much rain?—stay tuned.


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Thursday, February 27, 2014
Good and bad
I've strongly disagreed with Brewer in the past, and no doubt will again. However, I believe that whenever a politician—any politician, but maybe especially an adversary—does the right thing, it should be acknowledged. She did good.
Brewer's account Tweeted the photo at the top of this post moments after she made her statement. It shows her vetoing the bill. I'm sure it pissed off the rightwing even more.
I watched the announcement live on CNN (tuning in too late to see if a better news channel was broadcasting it), so as soon as it was over, the bad commenced: They chose to interview Ted Haggard (!), though I have no idea why, and also Peter Sprigg of the SPLC-certified anti-gay hate group, the "Family" Research [sic] Council. One can imagine the teaser: "Coming up next up on CNN, the Grand Dragon of the KKK discusses why Black people don't face discrimination in the USA!"
I mean, seriously, what the hell is wrong with CNN?! Why do they always turn to an anti-gay bigot to discuss LGBT issues? Sprigg has called for gay people to be put in prison (I mentioned that on this blog at the time), and he's called for gays to be "exported".
CNN could have talked to proponents of the bill, though many of them are anti-gay bigots, too. The thing is, they know that Sprigg is a bigot and they know that the "F"RC is on the SPLC's list of anti-gay hate groups, and it's not easy to get on that list—it's based on spreading lies and defamation, something Sprigg and his group excel at.
It was disappointing to see CNN turn once again to a bigot. I guess it shows how little value CNN has nowadays.
Meanwhile, over in the alternate reality that is Fox "News", we saw—well, nothing surprising whatsoever: Their first interview after Brewer's veto was with Tony Perkins—head bigot of the "F"RC. The Republican propaganda channel had been relentlessly promoting these anti-gay laws, then seemed to realise what they'd created, but now they're back to their good ol' anti-gay selves. Whew! For a moment there it looked like hey might have discovered a tiny bit of humanity and conscience—that was a close call!
Seriously, though, the bigots are all having a massive attack of the sadz because of Brewer's veto. Makes me laugh because of how pathetic they are. Sprigg and Perkins were nothing special.
So something good happened today, it was tainted by TV trotting out the bad, but despite that, good nevertheless did triumph over evil today. That's a very good thing.
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Well, Arthur, I'm reluctant to give Jan Brewer props for anything. But it's probably because she ticks me off SO much, notably on the immigration front. She DID sounded like she was saying the right things, though I'm sure it was fiscally driven: http://www.wfsb.com/story/24831157/arizona-gov-brewer-vetoes-controversial-sb-1062
- February 27, 2014 11:31 pm
- Arthur (AmeriNZ) said...
Oh, I've been a sharp critic of her in the past, and I'll almost certainly have reason to be so again. I'm sure it was all about money, too, because she has been very focused on economic issues. Still, I don't really care why she vetoed it, just that she did.
- March 01, 2014 11:03 pm
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Jolanta Marczewska
UX | UI | Branding | Illustration
How to work with me?
Design isn't one person's job. It means I need to have everybody interested in the project on board to make it happend.
I follow 6 steps rule and though I don't believe in ideal textbook processes and in perfect designs, I know that in every situation there is a way to create something valuable.
See my work
6 steps to design
1. Define
I can't find the right way until I am clear where I want to go. I need to understand everything I can about the project.
2. Discover
I collect information about the project, find inspirations, references, benchmarks and ideas.
3. Analyze
I study what I know so I can start to understand how all the data may impact the design.
4. Design
I take my preliminary ideas and form multiple design solutions, then I narrow them down and start focusing on specific ones.
5. Learn
I evaluate by testing with the users, gathering feedback and learning about pain points of the solution.
6. Improve
I decide what can and should be corrected. I go thrugh the next cycle of design if needed and make it better.
I do stuff.
User experience through all digital touchpoints, audits, tests, research.
User interfaces, design guidelines for apps, design for print, digital design.
Logos, visual identification, visual strategy, marketing materials.
Vectors, digital painting, drawing, photomanipulation
About me.
I am a designer with several years of experience in small and large companies, as a freelancer, with more and less complex projects for many clients representing different fields. I don't like to label myself as an experience or visual designer. I'm just a designer. To me that means I find solutions to problems and on the other hand I identify problems for solutions.
I am also an engineer. And I think that helps me a lot in creating useful products that aren't detached from reality. I like to work fast, verify my ideas quickly and improve them as soon as I am able to recognize their weaknesses.
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When I don't design I devote myself to my other passions which are dancing and practicing yoga. Whenever I have the opportunity I travel. The further, the better. I love reading books, looking at the clouds and following technological innovations.


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Years Active 2015-present
Genre Punk/Hardcore
Members Lee Jenkins (vocals) Kenta McGrath (bass) Predrag Delibasich (guitar) Drummers come and go...
Four friends wanted to make music together
Every single piece of music we ever heard
Too many to remember
Being invited to play Gonerfest when we only had 5 songs.
Releasing our first album overseas.
Touring the US in 2016.
Playing Gonerfest 2016.
Recording a live session on WFMU.
New EP coming out May 2017 on Almost Ready Records in New York, recording the new album mid-2017
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Do you have any idea how much sugar you consume every day?
The Western diet is associated with increased rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and cancer, yet the conventional paradigm is extremely reluctant to accept that it is the sugar content of this diet that is the primary culprit! Doctors and health officials alike are still trying to make you think that you can have your cake and eat it too, as long as it's in moderation.
The point is, it is impossible to eat a diet consisting primarily of processed foods and stay within the bounds of moderation!
Cutting out a few desserts will barely make a dent if you're eating a "standard American diet." In fact, various foods and beverages contain far more sugar than a glazed doughnut. Take Vitamin Water, for example. One 20 oz. bottle contains 33 grams of sugar, which equates to THREE Krispy Kreme glazed doughnuts! Another common lunch staple for many kids is Oscar Mayer Lunchables, but just one box of crackers with processed turkey and American cheese contains 36 grams of sugar. It's like sending them off to school with three-and-a-half doughnuts.
Unfortunately, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) still has not been able to come up with any sort of guidelines on sugar consumption. They acknowledge that there's plenty of research incriminating sugar in increasing disease rates, but they have yet to nail down any recommendations for upper limits.
If you look at historical data, back in the 1700's, the average person consumed a mere 4 pounds of sugar per year. By the 1800's it had increased to about 18 pounds a year. The primary difference is that they didn't have processed foods back then, so you didn't get 36 grams of added HFCS in your cracker and cheese lunch.
Hence, the answer the sugar over-consumption dilemma should be obvious, but I'll spell it out anyway: Return to a diet of natural, whole foods and avoid all processed foods and sweetened beverages!
Sugar Turns to Fat and Destroys Your Health:
We now know that fructose elevates uric acid, which decreases nitric oxide, raises angiotensin, and causes your smooth muscle cells to contract, thereby raising your blood pressure and potentially damaging your kidneys. Increased uric acid also leads to chronic, low-level inflammation, which has far-reaching consequences for your health.
For example, chronically inflamed blood vessels lead to heart attacks and strokes, and a good deal of evidence exists that many cancers are caused by chronic inflammation.
There are more than 3,500 articles showing a strong relationship between uric acid and obesity, heart disease, hypertension, stroke, kidney disease, and other conditions. In fact, a number of studies have confirmed that people with elevated serum uric acid are at risk for high blood pressure, even if they otherwise appear to be perfectly healthy.
Uric acid levels among Americans have risen significantly since the early half of the 20th Century. In the 1920s, average uric acid levels were about 3.5 ml/dl. By 1980, average uric acid levels had climbed into the range of 6.0 to 6.5 ml/dl and are probably much higher now. When your uric acid level exceeds about 5.5 mg per dl, you have an increased risk for a host of diseases, including:
Kidney disease
Insulin resistance, obesity, and diabetes
Fatty liver
Elevated triglycerides, elevated LDL, and cardiovascular disease
For pregnant women, even preeclampsia
This is why I am so passionate about educating you about the dangers of sugar, particularly fructose! I am thoroughly convinced it's one of the leading causes of disease and needless suffering from poor health and premature death.
Sugar and especially fructose, leads to insulin resistance, which is not only an underlying factor of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, but also many cancers. Researchers from the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer have reported that those who are obese and/or diabetic are at greater risk of cancer.
They trick your body into gaining weight by fooling your metabolism, as it turns off your body's appetite-control system. Fructose does not appropriately stimulate insulin, which in turn does not suppress ghrelin (the "hunger hormone") and doesn't stimulate leptin (the "satiety hormone"), which together result in your eating more and developing insulin resistance.
Fructose rapidly leads to weight gain and abdominal obesity ("beer belly"), decreased HDL, increased LDL, elevated triglycerides, elevated blood sugar, and high blood pressure or classic metabolic syndrome.
Fructose metabolism is very similar to ethanol metabolism, which has a multitude of toxic effects, including NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). It's alcohol without the buzz.
Sugar is linked to Cancer:
The factor that links obesity, diabetes, and cancer is insulin resistance.
According to Lewis Cantley, director of the Cancer Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at Harvard Medical School, as much as 80 percent of all cancers are "driven by either mutations or environmental factors that work to enhance or mimic the effect of insulin on the incipient tumor cells," Gary Taubes reports:
"As it was explained to me by Craig Thompson, who has done much of this research and is now president of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, the cells of many human cancers come to depend on insulin to provide the fuel (blood sugar) and materials they need to grow and multiply. Insulin and insulin-like growth factor (and related growth factors) also provide the signal, in effect, to do it.
Some cancers develop mutations that serve the purpose of increasing the influence of insulin on the cell; others take advantage of the elevated insulin levels that are common to metabolic syndrome, obesity and type 2 diabetes. The more insulin, the better cancers thrive.
Thompson believes that many pre-cancerous cells would never acquire the mutations that turn them into malignant tumors if they weren't being driven by insulin to take up more blood sugar and metabolize it."
Some cancer centers, such as the Cancer Centers of America, have fully embraced this knowledge and place their patients on strict low-sugar, low-grain diets. But conventional medicine in general has been woefully lax when it comes to highlighting the health dangers of this additive.
It's quite clear that if you want to avoid cancer, or are currently undergoing cancer treatment, you absolutely MUST avoid all forms of sugar!
Not All Calories are Created Equal:
As described in Taube's brilliant New York Times article, a calorie from glucose, such a potato or bread, is vastly different from a calorie from sugar (which is a 50/50 mix of glucose and fructose, or in the case of high fructose corn syrup, a 45/55 mix.) This is because they are metabolized differently and affect your body in different ways.
Fructose (whether from regular sugar of HFCS) is metabolized primarily by your liver; where glucose is metabolized in every cell of your body. Making matters worse, when you consume fructose in liquid form, such as soda, the effect is faster and also magnified.
Your liver converts the majority of this fructose into FAT.
Additionally, since all sugars raise your insulin levels, you eventually end up with insulin resistance. In response, your pancreas starts releasing higher amounts of insulin in an effort to curb your rising blood sugar levels. Eventually, your pancreas loses the battle; your blood sugar levels keep rising, and you end up with full-blown diabetes.
You've now also laid the groundwork for hypertension, heart disease, and cancer, just to name a few.
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I do not understand why those who've voted no should be labeled "irresponsible." The senate evidently will not deign to take up this crisis legislation until Wednesday. Meanwhile, even if you don't reject the bill on philosophical grounds (see e.g., Dick Armey's article on NRO today), there is massive room for improvement. Why not take the time to try to improve it?
This was a terrible bill. To take just a few particulars, why is there no reform of the government interventions that got us to this point in the first place? Why aren't Fannie and Freddie being wound down — even after we've now had to make explicit the implicit, disastrous government guarantee? Why is Pelosi saying (as I noted in an earlier post) that the authority in the bill will allow the Treasury Department (perhaps soon an Obama Treasury Department) to take bad debt off the hands of mismanaged state and local governments?
Why don't we have a firmer formula for how Paulson (or, again, an Obama Treasury Secretary) will determine the value of the toxic debt before the government starts throwing money at it. Now, I've heard all the arguments about how, for the bailout to "work," a premium above current value would have to be paid. Even if I accept that as true for argument's sake, however, are you telling me I am wrong to worry that this bill gives the Treasury Secretary unduly wide latitude to feed taxpayer money into businesses that should fail because they've been irresponsibly leveraged and utterly mismanaged?
Why does the government have to buy the securities? If liquidity is the problem, why can't it make money available for loan, taking back collateral, placing the risk on the bad actors rather than the taxpayers, and letting market set a reasonable price for the bad debt by auction and other conventional methods. Most people will pay their mortgages so these "troubled assets" still have significant value. And there are buyers out there. The troubled entities are not selling at the price the market will bear because they (understandably) think they will get a wildly inflated price from the government — once again, perverting the market: penalizing responsible actors, rewarding the bad actors who brought us to this point, and keeping those bad actors in business.
Even as this deal has been negotiated, the market is carrying on. AIG worked out an enormous loan because it was better to nationalize it than let it fail — but at least taxpayers were protected. Lehman did not get the same deal because it didn't rate it … and it failed. WaMu and Wachovia have been swallowed by JP Morgan and Citigroup. (See David Reilly WSJ analysis discussing how the JP Morgan/WaMu deal shows the system is working.) Central banks are acting to pump liquidity into faltering institutions in Europe.
Governments are obviously fully capable of expending tens of billions in taxpayer dollars even if Congress does not pass a sweeping bill — indeed, the real cost of nationalizing Fannie/Freddie may dwarf the $700B at issue in the failed legislation. But if these gargantuan expenditures are done on a case-by-case basis, less government intervention will be necessary and what intervention we may have to have will get appropriately high levels of scrutiny — with no blank check for the Treasury. Each new incident will remind voters that the policies of the nineties and the fraud at Fannie and Freddie were significant contributors to our woes, and Democrats will obviously not like that. But that's as it should be — our elections should be a referendum on the policies of the Clintons, Obama, Dodd, Frank, et al.
Does anyone doubt the truth of the following statement in the aforementioned Armey piece today:
Granting the Treasury broad authority to buy troubled assets from private entities poses a significant threat to taxpayers and fundamentally alters the relationship between the private economy and the federal government. Despite the sweeping breadth of the proposed bailout, there is virtually nothing in the bill that addresses the underlying problems that created the housing bubble and the oversized and over-leveraged financial services sector that grew with it. Taxpayers have become Wall Street's newest financier, with little more than a promise — and a report to Congress on "regulatory modernization" — that Congress will not let this happen again.
FWIW, I think Armey is right about this, and it scares the daylights out of me. Of course, an economic meltdown caused by a drying up of credit scares me, too. But why should I assume the latter problem is necessarily worse than the former? I understand the impulse to obsess over the pain and potential catastrophe staring us in the face, but what if the wages of drastically altering the capitalist system that has been our engine of freedom are decidedly worse?


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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a lifelong disease for which there is no cure. However, with medication, HIV-positive individuals can manage their illness and extend their life expectancy to that of a standard lifespan. HIV is a life-threatening condition spread through bodily fluids that weakens a patient's immune system by destroying cells that fight disease and infection. It is transmitted via sexual intercourse, shared needles with an infected person, and during an infected mother's birth process or breastfeeding. It is important to get tested for HIV as soon as possible in order to receive effective treatment. If the virus is not controlled, one may get infections that a person with a healthy immune system is able to prevent. Modern advances now make it possible for a test to come back positive as early as one month. If a test comes back positive, the person will be referred to a medical provider that will order an HIV viral load to see if there is virus reproducing in the blood.
If a person receives an HIV diagnosis, the provider will test for CD4+ or T-cells, which determine the strength of the immune system. Most HIV-negative individuals have a CD4+ of 800-1200. As the amount of virus reproduces at a faster rate, the quicker the CD4+ declines. Once a person gets to less than 200 T-cells, they are considered as having AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Virus) and may require antibiotic treatment to avoid infections such as pneumonia. In the past, people have had concerns about when to start therapy, mostly because of side effects, the amount of pills they would need to take, and the stigma of the disease. Advances in treatment now make is possible to take as little as one pill per day with much less side effects.
At New London Specialty Pharmacy, we provide an array of compliance and adherence programs which effectively promote a team environment between the pharmacists and the patient's provider. We encourage patient compliance through educational materials, refill assessments, and counseling. Our pharmacists continuously strive to establish an integrated approach to the HIV patient that balances symptom management with adequate medication use.
1. What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?
a. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus, and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a condition. HIV can be transmitted between people and can lead to AIDS. HIV lowers the immune system leading to more infections. AIDS is diagnosed when a person with an HIV infection gets an opportunistic infection or his or her immune cells called CD4 cells drop below a certain level.
2. Why is the prevalence of HIV increasing, but the incidence of HIV decreasing?
a. Prevalence stands for the percentage of a population with a disease state. The prevalence of HIV is increasing because HIV patients are living longer with the newer and more advanced medications. Incidence stands for the percentage of new cases of HIV in the population. The incidence of HIV is decreasing because more people are educated about safe practices of preventing HIV.
3. How does HIV impact the immune system?
a. Over time, HIV slowly destroys CD4 cells. The CD4 cell is a type of white blood cell that helps the body fight off infections. When a person's viral load (the number of copies of the virus) increases, the number of CD4 cells decrease. With low CD4 cell levels, the patient is at a higher risk of developing infections.
4. What is the clinical course of HIV?
a. Within 2-4 weeks of infection, patients may start to experience flu-like symptoms with a rash. During this time, large numbers of the virus are being replicated in the body, which can cause the number of CD4 cells to drop rapidly. The patient is at the highest risk of transmitting HIV to other people in this early stage because of the high amount of HIV copies in the blood stream. After these 4 weeks, the body will start to respond and destroy the viral cells to reach a viral set point. While taking medications for HIV, the virus can enter a stage of latency for several decades. For patients not on medications for HIV, the latency stage will last for an average of 10 years. During the latency stage, the virus continues to replicate at low levels without producing symptoms. If a patient stops taking medications for HIV, then the virus will start to replicate at higher levels generating symptoms. Without any treatment, patients live for about 3 years on average.
5. How is HIV transmitted?
a. HIV can be transmitted through contact with HIV infected blood, semen, and vaginal fluids. HIV cannot be transmitted through sweat, tears, saliva, vomit, urine, and stool.
6. How can I practice safe sex to prevent the transmission of HIV?
a. Latex condoms should be used during sexual intercourse to prevent transmission of HIV. If a person has a latex allergy, polyurethane condoms should be used. Avoid natural membrane condoms, such as those made with lambskin. Water-based lubricants, such as K-Y jelly, should be used with condoms if a lubricant is desired, oil-based lubricants, such as Vaseline, should never be used with condoms because they can cause the condom to tear. The most effective method of preventing sexual transmission of HIV is abstinence.
7. How often should patients get tested for HIV?
a. Testing is part of every sexually active patient's annual physical check-up during the ages of 13-64. People at high risk of HIV should test yearly with their healthcare provider, those at risk include men who have sex with men (MSM), persons with multiple sex partners, drug users, Hepatitis B patients, and incarcerated persons. Patients can also purchase OraQuick over-the-counter at the pharmacy to self-test with results recorded in 20 minutes. If a patient is concerned about being infected, it is recommended to schedule an appointment with a primary care physician as soon as possible.
8. What medications will prevent HIV transmission?
a. It is important to discuss with your healthcare provider if you are at risk of being exposed to HIV. Patients that might be candidates for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are those that practice unsafe sex, syringe drug use or who have a HIV positive partner. If you meet any of the above criteria speak with your healthcare provider today on health alternatives to avoid contracting HIV.
9. How can I prevent the transmission of HIV after recent exposure?
a. Studies have shown that taking a medication called Truvada, a combination tablet of two different antiretroviral medications, will significantly reduce HIV transmission risks. Patients who have had recent exposure (maximum 72 hours) or believe they may have been exposed may be given a 28 day regimen of Truvada. See your healthcare provider for more information. However, even after 72 hours, it is essential for patients to report any forms of exposure to their healthcare provider.
10. When should medication therapy be started?
a. Guidelines recommend any patient infected with HIV be treated with antiretroviral medication. However, medication therapy should be strongly recommended if the patient is symptomatic, has a CD4 count less than 500 cells/mL, or is co-infected with hepatitis. Medications should only be started in patients that are willing to begin treatment. Poor adherence to HIV medications may increase the risk of resistance and treatment failure.
11. What is the goal of HIV treatment?
a. The goal is to reduce and maintain blood HIV RNA levels at undetectable levels, increase CD4 cell levels to greater than 500 cells/mm3, prevent the development of other diseases and infections, avoid transmitting HIV to others, improve quality of life, and extend life expectancy.
12. How do the HIV medications work?
a. There are many different classes of HIV medications that work in various ways. For example, HIV medications can prevent the virus from entering healthy cells, replicating inside of healthy cells, and integrating into the healthy cell's DNA.
13. What if I am on a HIV medication that I do not like, can I stop taking it?
a. Persons infected with HIV should be on antiretroviral medication as prescribed. Taking antiretroviral medications not as directed or not at all can promote resistance making successful treatment difficult. With the recent boom in HIV research and drug development, many alternative medications exist that can be used to substitute a certain drug that is causing side effects. It is important for each patient to discuss any medication intolerances with their physician and pharmacist to allow for appropriate changes in therapy regimens.
14. What is resistance and how can I prevent it?
a. When HIV is resistant, the virus no longer responds to certain medications and the virus will start to multiply. HIV resistance can be prevented by taking medications as directed and avoiding contact with blood or genital secretions infected with HIV. Even if both persons are infected with HIV, it is still necessary to wear latex condoms and use clean needles to prevent co-mingling viruses and viral drug resistance.
15. Can other medications, prescription or over-the-counter, affect my HIV treatment?
a. Yes, HIV medications have many drug interactions and every new medication started should be discussed with your physician and pharmacist. Even alternative and herbal medicines can interact with your HIV medications; some examples are St. John's Wort or Garlic tablets.
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The NTMA has transformed the aged metalworking programs in local San Fernando Valley schools. Members are active in supporting various programs that provide new and motivated employees for their companies.
NTMA's Apprenticeship Committee oversees this valuable resource for the member firms. Employees are supported and mentored as they follow a variety of Apprenticeship options that dramatically improve the value and performance of existing employees.
The Chapter coordinates outreach efforts with local schools that include career days, Industrial Arts grants, internships, and advisory committees.
Our efforts have created a system of local schools at the high school and community college level credentialed by the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS). These schools are beginning to offer various skill certificates within three major levels of the NIMS credentialing process.


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Kofi Annan's Advice to the United Nations
Lloyd Axworthy
The Huffington Post
February 21 2013
Recently, I had the privilege of hearing Kofi Annan speak in New York. On the cusp of his 75th birthday, he hasn't yet lost his quiet cadence and he remains a man of fine fashion and well-honed politesse. Without effort, he held the attention of a distinguished crowd of now and former diplomats, current and ex-foundation heads, senior scholars of matters relating to the UN, leaders from international civil society, and an assortment of that rare breed of east coast philanthropists -- the financial donors and activists that makes New York the unofficial epicenter of good causes, and international sensibility. All of us collected in the dining room of one of the venerable mega-foundations (America's distinctive contribution to international good works), to have lunch and pay tribute to Mr. Annan, who for years -- as Secretary-General -- was the voice of the peacemaker in a world in strife.
But, there was one difference. Freed from the constraints of office, armed with a newly written book and perspective to view the world a little closer to the ground than from his previous perch on the 52nd floor of the UN building would allow, there was a sharper edge to Kofi Annan. It is seen in the title of his book, "Interventions."
Around the UN, these days, it has become the "I" word, to be avoided in diplomatic exchange, never appearing in releases or statements, submerged under the political palaver of sovereign rights and self-determination, holdovers from ages gone by. In the discussion on Syria, the smart set talk is about giving rebels guns, negotiating a soft landing for Assad, avoiding any entanglement on the ground (or in the air for that matter). It is a retreat from the efforts of a previous decade to establish a basic principle of protection for innocent people being murdered by their own government (think: Responsibility to Protect).(…)
He also remains grounded as to why such basic ambitions can't be met. A security council that is fractured into special national interests, abusing the right of the veto; warlords and dictators who kill with impunity to advance their greed for riches or power; and the weakening of resolve in North America and Europe to act in a collective manner, and thus far a confused set of objectives by the emerging states. As Kofi Annan clearly concludes, our level of governance is not up to the task posed by world realities.
He speaks not just from the serenity of retirement. He has been active in trying to put into practice what he preaches. He played an instrumental role in avoiding a civil conflict in Kenya in 2008, and took on a UN envoy role in Syria until he realized that there was really no consensus at the UN on what to do, or to back up his efforts. His recent book tour is an effort to recharge the batteries of interest and commitment to a more active and robust UN.
However, if the well-placed and influential crowd in the foundation dining room were any indication then his birthday message -- well delivered as it was -- just didn't resonate with any renewed sense of urgency. No sense outrage presented itself in the crown at the present murderous situation in Syria, nor did any hope show itself that the Security Council would show any gumption to stop the killing.
It may just be that we are in a trough of poor leadership, divisive world politics, and an indifference to multilateral, cooperative solutions. Try to name one international institution that recently showed success in mobilizing collective action to confront the growing risks of violence against the innocent, the threat of environmental destruction through climate change, the starving thousands facing drought and food shortages, or the growing refugee tragedies populating the world. We have lost our global mojo to do anything that doesn't serve a particular national interest or advance the voodoo magic of the market. (…)
But it happens only if there continues to be a coterie of people around the world who believe that values of peace and human security are important and can be activated. That's why we need to look to the work of our wise leaders, such as the cultured, calm and coherent voice of 75-year-old Kofi Annan, to give voice to such hopes.
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Auditorium project by the numbers
- $2 million: Total project cost
- $1 million: Springfield City School District will match private donations
- $500,000: Donated by John Legend's Show Me Campaign
- $100,000: Donated by Speedway
- 700: Seat auditorium to be renovated
Continuing coverage
The Springfield News-Sun has been covering the transformation of the former South High School into the Springfield Center for Innovation: The Dome since a consortium of local districts was awarded the $11.3 million Ohio Straight-A Grant last year.
Springfield City School District's campaign to raise $1 million for the renovation of the former South High auditorium has received two big donations just in time for Giving Tuesday.
Grammy and Oscar-winning singer John Legend, a graduate of the district, will give $500,000 through his Show Me Campaign to renovate the 700-seat auditorium at the Springfield Center for Innovation: The Dome.
Enon-based Speedway will give $100,000 for the project.
The district will name the renovated auditorium the John Legend Theater and the stage will be the Speedway Stage.
Legend wants to see more Springfield students get opportunities to experience the performing arts, he said in an exclusive interview with the Springfield News-Sun on Monday.
"I went to Springfield North and we had an auditorium that I personally used a lot, whether it was in talent shows, theater productions, show choir or school choir," he said. "The auditorium was really important to me and really central to my experience at school."
The former South High School, built in 1911, reopened as a hub for science, technology, engineering and math education and college and career readiness in August.
It's now home to the Greater Springfield CareerConnectED Center where students from four districts can build skills by exploring creative arts, digital media, computer science, welding and more. It also houses the Global Impact STEM Academy and labs are under construction for several Clark State Community College degree programs.
Much of the building renovation was funded by an $11.3 million Ohio Straight-A grant awarded in 2014.
Legend was a partner in the grant application, but that money cannot be used on the auditorium. Springfield High School doesn't have a true theater either and currently hosts productions in its cafetorium.
"I wanted to make sure the kids in Springfield had access to that kind of facility so that they can express themselves creatively," he said. "Part of developing young people into great adults and great members of society is having a really well-rounded education."
The leadership, communication and teamwork skills developed through the arts help students in other classes and in any career they choose, Legend said.
"It also gives kids that excitement that you need to wake up every morning and go to school and be thrilled about the idea of learning," he said.
To raise the money, Legend partnered with Omaze.com on a global social media fundraising campaign. Fans from 60 countries donated and were entered into a raffle for various prizes.
"The grand prize was me singing at someone's wedding so that was pretty cool," he said.
The winning couple, Allen White and Cindy Glass, got married in Raleigh, N.C., this fall. They donated $500 to Legend's Show Me Campaign.
"They knew what we were raising money for and they were happy to donate," Legend said.
Speedway President Tony Kenney said in a statement the corporation was pleased to join with Legend and Springfield schools to renovate the auditorium.
"At Speedway, we strive to make a positive difference within the communities in which we are privileged to operate," Kenney said.
The donations are being announced in conjunction with Giving Tuesday, a nationally recognized day for giving back that follows the shopping frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
The gifts will be made through the the district's Auditorium Fund at the Springfield Foundation.
Springfield City School District has pledged to match all corporate and individual donations up to $1 million. The total renovation cost is expected to be about $2 million.
Once completed, the theater will host a wide range of student productions and events for local organizations that will benefit everyone in the community, Springfield Board of Education President Ed Leventhal said.
"Without question, Springfield City Schools are extremely excited, extremely gratified by the strong support and partnership with John Legend and Speedway," Leventhal said. "We think it is going to provide not only outstanding opportunities for Springfield City students, but for the entire community."
The theater's smaller size may prove more affordable and more useful to community theater and other organizations looking for a place to practice and perform, he said.
Anyone wishing to donate to the Auditorium Fund can contact the Springfield Foundation at 937-324-8773 or springfieldfoundation.org.
Legend plans to come home for a performance at the auditorium once work is complete.
"We don't have any specific plans, but we will do it for sure," he said.


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Higher workloads not higher pay: CIPD report lays bare how fall in immigration is hurting British workers
Wages aren't rising by much, but as employers struggle to fill vacancies, workloads certainly are!
Original story printed in the Independent on 12th November 2018.
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Griffen Electric = A griffin with tail and tongue conveying electrical. WIP..
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Very coolReply
It looks really nice Mike, just feels like the bottom type was a an afterthought. It doesn't flow in well with the rest IMO.Reply
Thanks Jerron. Ok thanks Joe.Reply
another great one, Mike. two thumbs up big time.Reply
Looks perfect as is :)Reply
Good work, as usual. I think that there is no need for that plug though.Reply
Thanks guys, yeah I kind of like the break of type here. The tail directs you to electrical. I think it fits ok.*VLD, thanks but don't you think it adds a bit more personality and purpose than some ordinary crest type Griffin logo? I think the those two subtle things is what makes it unique.Reply
Frankly, I didn't noticed the tail until I read the description... The tongue is enough IMO.Reply
solid work mike, tail is a nice touch, only grip is I would like to see a bigger bolt coming from the mouth thought it would probably unbalance it.Reply
Hmmm, the plug is great, not seeing an issue.Reply
great subtle volt on the tongue!Reply
Visually you can do better.Reply
The tail and tongue read great. Congrats, this will do well.Reply
Visually it looks amazing. The tongue and tail are perfect. A clever twist doesn't have to scream at you from 100 miles away. This serves it's purpose perfectly.Reply
wow - beautiful!**Even if I didn't have clients with 'unique strong names like this' I would much rather wish for your skills**Joe, mike is not really an afterthought kind of guyReply
I was just reading up on griffen/gryphon lore the other day, ironically. Thing is, when it comes to illustrating them...they have lion's paws for their rear-half. At the moment, if I didn't see the word 'Griffen' there, I may have just thought this was a falcon, or an eagle. Due to the bottom half not resembling lion's paws, but ordinary talons. Otherwise, superb illustrative work so far. Also, love the type as-is, great contrast. Don't touch the type.Reply
JF - the hind quarters, the lion half, might be out of view as this is front on, in that case, it would make sense to depict the talons...also this hybrid is electric, times have changed since ancient asia!Reply
Thanks for the comments guys.*JF Raja's right kind of a hybrid version, but I made some subtle changes based on comments. So now everyone is happy %3B)Reply
Good point, Raja. The reason I assume that is the bottom-half, tho, is because if where the tail/cord comes from. It puts the body of the beast almost stitting down, on its tail. As a result, the %22G%22 is the under-belly, the chest area even. What might be an enhancement to this illo is to have two talons grasping the %22G%22 on the upper corners of the crest/chest, and have the two feet that are currently drawn look more like paws. Also, because there is a lack of two sets of feet here, to make a true impact of gryphon anatomy, this creature must have both sets showing. Otherwise, it visually can only make the viewer assume a gryphon/griffin is some breed of bird. What is unseen is unknown to the uninitiated. Again, great work so far.Reply
Guys, it's a WIP.. give me a little bit :)Reply
Love it.Reply
Since when did a hexagon become a sextagon? %3B)**Very nicely balanced Miguel. No-one can do this kind of logo like you, apart from Vonster maybe.Reply
True. %3B)Reply
Thanks Roy and everyone for your comments. I really do appreciate hearing but you know what? I cannot please everyone. As you can see I listen but every little change I make, I must change everything in the design. Thus ruining the integrity of the logo. We don't want a Frankenstien logo :) I have been back on forth on this and going to sit on this for now. Cheers.Reply
%5E Good point Roy, Mike and Von have great ability for these kinds of things. Great work, Mike.Reply
Sure is a beauty, MikeReply
Strong mark !Reply
This is fantastic bud.Reply
Slayed it dude!Reply
This is totally bad ass.Reply
You are the wing master!Reply
Thanks for the comments and help guys. This was the original design, The angles are sharper and not as smooth. just has a different feel. http://logopond.com/gallery/detail/100463Reply
Both looks Awesome Mike!!Reply
Thanks Alan, I appreciate that.Reply
Like the arrangement of type a lot better now Mike, solid work.Reply
your work is perfectReply
Love this logo. Looks like you have perfected the design now so will be adding to favorites plus floating. Great work.Reply
Amazing. It'd be interesting to see some color on this.Reply
Solid. %22GRIFFEN%22 looks a little distorted though.Reply
another great logo. nice job.Reply
yea I like this one, this one just seems to flow a little better.. they're both great, but you know that :)Reply
Love it Mike!Reply
Thanks ya'll. Julian, I agree just have not uploaded fixed version.Reply
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Thanks Mekeman and Orca Design.Reply
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look at this Mike
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Thanks Michal. it may not be a blantant rip but def. inspired by. Also check out Day 27, same concept as VLD see 6th comment here :)Reply
very niceReply
This is actually very very good. Your should be proud of this one. Really stands out.Reply
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Ultrashort optical pulse characterization
Thesis (MSc (Physics))--University of Stellenbosch, 2008.
Various autocorrelation techniques are employed to characterize ultrashort laser pulses in both the temporal and spectral domain. These techniques are; interference autocorrelation (IAC), modified spectrum autointerferometric correlation (MOSAIC), background-free autocorrelation (BFA) and frequency resolved optical gating (FROG). All of these techniques are based on the interaction of a pulse with a time delayed copy of itself within a Â(2) medium. Experimental setups for BFA and FROG experiments are developed, which exploit the phenomenon of second harmonic generation (SHG). An existing IAC setup is used for temporal pulse characterization. MOSAIC results are obtained through applying a specific Fourier filter to the IAC data. IAC and MOSAIC measurements performed on a commercially available femtosecond laser, indicate that the emitted pulse has a pulse duration less than 150 fs and possesses positive linear chirp. BFA and FROG measurements carried out on the same laser system mirror these results. Pulses emitted by a 20 Hz chirped pulse amplifier are characterized through BFA and FROG. BFA results suggest that the pulse from the amplifier is actually a double pulse. FROG results indicate that the pulse is highly chirped. The experiments and physical interpretations presented in this work demonstrate the preferred methods of optical pulse characterization for ultrashort laser pulses.


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(In the case of multiple authors, all are noted – separated by commas, with "&" sign before final author's last name.)
Davis, R. E. (2006). Modern chemistry. Orlando: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
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Baelish, P. (1973). King's Landing: A geopolitical analysis of Machiavellian machinations in Westeros. Seven Kingdoms Studies in Diplomacy, 15(1), 41–
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Award: Prometheus Award
The Prometheus Award was created in 1979 by science fiction writer L. Neil Smith to honor libertarian fiction. Due to the cost of the award, and lack of a formal organization, the Prometheus Awards fell into limbo the following year.
Founded in 1982 to provide encouragement to science fiction writers whose books examine the meaning of freedom, the Libertarian Futurist Society revived the Prometheus Award. Every Summer, the winner is presented with a gold coin, representing free trade and free minds, mounted on an engraved plaque.
- There were two winners in 2008 and 2012.
- There was no winner in 1985.
- The award was discontinued in 1980 and returned in 1982.
Event Calendar
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|April 2014
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|Prometheus winner
- 2013/07/23: Blog:Winners of the 2013 Prometheus Award
- 2013/04/08: Blog:Finalists for the 2013 Prometheus Award
- 2012/07/14: Blog:Winners of the 2012 Prometheus Award
- 2012/04/02: Blog:Finalists for the 2012 Prometheus Award
- 2011/04/12: Blog:Nominees for the 2011 Prometheus Award


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Important: Please read the Qt Code of Conduct - https://forum.qt.io/topic/113070/qt-code-of-conduct
[SOLVED] QtXml error in Android
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I have started to develop an aplication that reads data from an XML file and when I try to deploy and start my app in the device it reports the following error:
@Caused by: java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: Cannot load library: link_image[1891]: 87 could not load needed library 'libQtXml.so' for 'libuntitled.so' (load_library[1093]: Library 'libQtXml.so' not found)@
The device is a Nexus S with Ministro installed and with libraries downloaded. I have also tried to deploy the app with the option of use Qt local system libs in the device. I have found the libQtXml.so in my system where are also located QtCore and others. Should I modify the rules.xml to include QtXml? If this is the issue, which lines should I include?
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Problem solved!!
Looking at Google, finally I have found a solution, explained here: http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.lib.qt.android/3490
In the reply of May 9th of 2012 at 11:11 AlexDao says:
bq. 1. Click button Project on left.
2. Click tab Run setting
3. Click to Package Configurations
4. Click to tab Library
5. Check QtNetwork
Have fun.
It's really done!


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Today on Radio Riel, we explore a wide variety of British folk artists, paying special attention to contemporary artists and including both modern and traditional rendering of traditional songs, as well as original songs and ballads.
If at all possible, don't simply keep today's programme as background music: tune in and listen to the lyrics and the music. I am sure you'll find it worth your while as we cover everything from songs of love, to the songs of labour, to commentary on the state of the country, both past and present.
This programme is part of our ongoing series, From the Library. Today's programme is presented by Elrik Merlin and produced by Radio Riel in association with the Alexandrian Free Library Consortium of Second Life. You can listen now at http://loudcity.com/stations/radio-riel/tune_in. Outside the United States you can also tune in to http://music.radioriel.org or simply click here to launch your defined player.
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Business Insight: How to be Happy!
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Ikigai isn't just another guide on 'how to be happy'. The ultimate goal of Ikigai is not happiness (although should help to achieve this) - it's about satisfaction...Read more
Business Inisght: Dominique Ben Dhaou, Career Advice (8 October 2018)
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On this edition of Business Insight - how to change your career. Dominique Ben Dhaou has ideas on what to do if you want to change direction completely - or you want to make sure you don't miss...Read more
Business Insight: Dominique Ben Dhaou, Business Development Specialist (1 October 2018)
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On this edition of Business Insight we speak to business consultant Dominique Ben Dhaou. She helps companies improve processes and boosts revenue. You can contact Dominque through her website - htt...Read more
Business Insight: Brigitte Lawler (24 September 2018)
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On this show, we speak to Brigitte Lawler who has set up her own consultancy business - Legend Consulting. With the tag line, Humanity through Technology, Brigitte works with companies to improve w...Read more
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On this week's show, Philippe Erard talks about setting up his company, Digital Convergence Solutions. he advises businesses on their IT needs and makes sure all technology in integrated and fu...Read more
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Martin Williams looks at the benefit options for existing claimants of income support (IS) or incapacity benefit (IB) who are found capable of work.
Since the introduction of employment and support allowance (ESA) it has not been possible to make a new claim for IB or IS on grounds of incapacity, except in limited circumstances covered by the transitional rules.1 However, existing claimants of IB or IS on grounds of incapacity have continued to receive those benefits, and are still subject to the old test of incapacity for work, generally the personal capability assessment (PCA).
Difficulties can arise in advising a claimant who has had her/his IB or IS stopped because s/he has been found not to meet the required threshold of incapacity under that test (or has been treated as not meeting that threshold due to failure to attend/submit to a medical or return the IB50).
The DWP has published DMG Memo 12/09 which sets out its view of the options for such claimants.
Before ESA
Prior to the introduction of ESA, a claimant who had been found fit for work and was appealing against that decision had the following options for getting benefit while her/his appeal was pending.
- S/he could choose to claim jobseeker's allowance (JSA) and ask that disability be taken into account in terms of availability for work. This would not prejudice the appeal.
- If s/he had failed the PCA, as opposed to having failed to return the IB50 or attend a medical, s/he could choose to claim IS and, provided the other conditions were met, would be entitled on the basis that s/he had made and as pursuing an appeal against the PCA decision.2However, if that was the only basis for entitlement, her/his applicable amount would be reduced by 20 per cent of the amount of the personal allowance for a single claimant.
- S/he could attempt to reclaim IS or IB on the basis of incapacity. However, regulation 28 Social Security (Incapacity for Work) (General) Regulations 1995 (IFW Regs) prevented her/him from being treated as incapable of work simply on the production of medical certificates, unless s/he had a new condition or it was accepted that there had been a significant deterioration in an existing condition. If this was not accepted, the decision maker should have determined whether s/he was actually incapable of work under the PCA (sometimes by arranging a new medical). However, generally the decision maker would simply use the findings from the medical, which had previously been used to make the determination that s/he had failed the PCA, to find that s/he still failed that test.
All of these options are still available.
New rules since ESA
The possible availability of ESA complicates the situation but does represent an improvement for claimants.
A person whose IS or IB has ceased can claim ESA. S/he is not prevented from doing this by the fact that s/he has been found to have failed the PCA. S/he is treated like any other new claimant for ESA (i.e., s/he is treated as having a limited capacity for work during the assessment period provided s/he supplies medical certificates). This is because the equivalent of regulation 28 of the IFW Regs 3for ESA only prevents a person from being treated as having a limited capacity for work during the assessment period if s/he has been found not to have a limited capability for work within the last six months. A person who has failed the PCA has not been assessed as not having a limited capability for work but as not being incapable of work.
The ESA claim would not fail to be treated as an IB/IS one under the transitional rules unless the person came within the situation described in the last bullet point above.
This means that a person who is appealing against a negative PCA decision now has the additional option of claiming ESA while her/his appeal is pending. As ESA is paid at the normal rate, s/he will generally be better off doing this than claiming reduced rate IS pending her/his appeal. If the claimant has claimed reduced rate IS rather than ESA, s/he could withdraw her/his claim to IS and claim ESA instead.
If the PCA appeal is eventually allowed, the DWP says that it will reinstate the award of IB/IS from the date it stopped and pay the arrears of that benefit falling due: treating the ESA already paid as if it had been IB/IS and paying the difference owed.4
DWP guidance states that where a person who has claimed ESA while awaiting an appeal against the PCA decision is subsequently also assessed as not having a limited capability for work and appeals that decision as well, then her/his entitlement to ESA should continue at a rate where the applicable amount includes a personal allowance, any premiums and housing costs that are applicable, although not a component (as it does for all ESA claimants appealing against limited capability for work decisions). The decision maker should ask the First-tier Tribunal to list both of the appeals to be heard together. If the tribunal allows the PCA appeal, it would not need to determine the limited capability for work one.5Given the much higher threshold of sickness required under the limited capability for work test, it is unlikely that a claimant would pass this but not pass the PCA.
The option to claim ESA having been found fit for work under the PCA also exists for those who do not wish to appeal against that decision: again such people are not prevented from being treated as having a limited capability for work simply on the basis that they provide medical certificates.
A problem with the memo
DMG Memo 12/09 also contains guidance, at paras 2 to 3, on what decision makers should do when statutory sick pay (SSP) runs out for a person who has been receiving SSP with a top up of IS. The memo states that if the only basis on which the person would remain entitled to IS is that s/he is incapable of work, the IS award should be terminated and the claimant advised to claim ESA.
This is arguably legally incorrect if the claimant provides medical certificates to the DWP before her/his SSP stops. The claimant in this situation is not making a new claim for IS when her/his SSP stops – rather s/he is changing the basis on which s/he is entitled to her/his existing award of IS (R(IS)10/05) and so is not forced by the transitional rules to claim ESA.
Advisers may wish to appeal against the decision terminating IS on this basis (although while doing this the claimant should still be advised to claim ESA).
Please be aware that welfare rights law and guidance change frequently. Therefore older Bulletin articles may be out of date. Use keywords or the search function to find more recent material on this topic.


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The destruction by fire of the great Library of Alexandria, begun in 48 BC by Julius Caesar when he was forced to set fire to his own fleet and the blaze spread to the docks and to the Library and completed by the Caliph Omar nearly seven centuries later in 642 AD during the first frenzied and seemingly irresistible flames of the Islamic Faith rampaged through the Arab world, was a severe setback for Western Civilization. The Library had contained about seven thousand scrolls written by Greek, Persian and Egyptian poets, writers and philosophers.
The Caliph Omar is said to have commented: If they are to be found in the Koran then they are not needed. If they are not to be found in the Koran then they are harmful.
How much of the fruit of that wise age was lost? Not all of the most powerful search-engines in the world can discover that because it became unknown or non-knowledge.


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The NAFDAC Chief co-ordinator in Enugu, Mr. Ikechukwu Okoye, made this known to the Newsmen that on Monday, a man suspected to be in possession of 10,000 labels of assorted drinks had been arrested.
Okoye said that the suspect was arrested following information from members of the public. He said that the suspect operated an illegal distillery at No. 1, Ugbaike Road, Obollo Afor in Udenu Local Government Area where he allegedly made drinks and sold to unsuspecting members of the public.
He said the labels had fake NAFDAC numbers and batch numbers, adding that what gave the suspect out was that he used a fake address which was not specific.
The suspect, who pleaded for mercy, said that he had planned to raise money from the business before going to NAFDAC to register the drinks. He said that he had earlier worked in a registered distillery where he learnt the trade.


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NFL Thanksgiving Night
Get the full Thanksgiving Holiday experience with two live NFL games and some North American grub.
IPA (Irish Pale Ale) on draft & Full food menu including: Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner, Chicken wings, Nachos, BBQ spare ribs and fries/wedges.
Thanksgiving NFL Schedule:
Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions
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There's a science to Alchemist & Evidence naming themselves Stepbrothers, as the two literally grew up together, and along with a storied friendship, the two have also been sharing their musical collaborations with the world for over 20 years now. But, their joint Hip Hop efforts date back even further than that. That said, after decades of their ongoing collaborations, the two have indeed long found a chemistry, which can be witnessed in their first full-length project, the Step Brothers' Lord Steppington from 2014.
In promoting Lord Steppington, Alchemist and Ev shared stories about the recording process for the album, and those stories reveal the relaxed and natural element that brought these songs to life. As one might expect, in such a fertile ground for creativity there's bound to be some additional treats laying around that don't make the official album. Recorded during the same sessions as the album back in 2014, "Lay Some Treats On Us" is one such case. Finally released, please enjoy this Alchemist-produced track, a treat from us to you, in celebration of the anniversary of Lord Steppington.
Read more about these two friends' history together, as well as how the fitting Step Brothers moniker came to be, on their artist page.


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The American Red Cross is defending its operation in Haiti against claims that it wasted half a billion dollars that should have gone into helping the country rebuild from the devastating earthquake in 2010.
American media outlets — National Public Radio and ProPublica — challenge the Red Cross' claim that it provided homes to more than 130-thousand people.
The news organisations say the charity built only six permanent homes in five years.
The Red Cross has admitted to building only 6-houses but says it couldn't build more because there were issues with land ownership and obtaining land titles.
It says it used other methods to improve housing after the earthquake, including rent subsidies, home repairs and retrofitting.
The Former Haitian Prime Minister, Jean-Max Bellerive, is also challenging another Red Cross claim that it spent half a billion US dollars to help 4.5 million Haitians get "back on their feet."


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Zero Division – Original Soundtrack
Composition • Recording • Mixing • Mastering • Electronics
Title: Zero Division
Artist: Jeandre Viljoen
Genre: Soundtrack
Year: 2017
Original soundtrack that I composed for an action video game or epic film. With broad influences from Doom (Game) to old school sci-fi soundtracks. The track is mostly driven by organic and distorted instruments to create the immense energy, but combined with electronic textures to create the sci-fi/spacey feel. The tone is very dark and menacing but with influences of surrealism to spark that scariness/eeriness of complete uncertainty.
The whole production was composed, recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by myself. I used Pro Tools for everything and mostly ITB production.
This was a really fun project and I experimented a lot with incorporating the futuristic electronic/digital aspect into the explosive, epic, organic backbone of the soundtrack.
NOTE: For best results, this soundtrack is meant to be enjoyed on a full range stereo speaker system.
Original conceptual cover art by Christi du Toit
Track (or parts thereof) is available for exclusive and non-exclusive licensing.


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In case you missed it, Yoshihiro Togashi's highly popular manga series is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the initial broadcast its TV anime adaptation! To commemorate the event, the Dark Arts Society arc (26 episodes) will be rebroadcast on Japanese channel TOKYO MX!
The first volume of the "YuYu Hakusho" BD box is also headed to retailers soon — on 27th July 2018 to be exact! An original illustration of the snow lady (and Hiei's sister) Yukina will be gracing the cover, and a special signature board with her protrait will also be included in the set.
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YuYu Hakusho 25th Anniversary BD Box Set Vol 1
27 July 2018