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Illegal Acts By A Section of Employees Forces Kingfisher Airlines Management To Declare Partial Lock-Out
Mumbai; October 1, 2012—Kingfisher Airlines Limited today announced that following a series of protracted and unabated incidents of violence, criminal intimidation, assault, wrongful restraint and other illegal acts including refraining from attending work, by a small section of recalcitrant employees which were all unnecessary and unprovoked, the management has been forced to declare a partial lock-out at the airline, effective immediately.
Kingfisher Airlines has more than sufficient number of staff to safely operate its current schedule of flights as per the holding plan. It is internally ascertained that despite the fact that a vast majority of the staff are willing to cooperate and support the company in these turbulent times, they are not able to/not being allowed to report to work on account of acts of criminal intimidation by the said same class of recalcitrant employees who have regrettably chosen to take law into their own hands, forcing a complete paralysis of operations.
In these circumstances, with the safety of passengers in mind, the Company is left with no other option but to take firm and decisive steps as advised in law, including disciplinary action against these recalcitrant employees, to bring the situation under control particularly with a view to getting flight operations back to normal at the earliest. All employees are hereby called upon to immediately and forthwith restore normalcy and resume normal duties.
Before commencing legal action, the Company will make efforts to continue to engage with these recalcitrant employees to persuade them to cease and desist from intimidating and threatening the vast majority of the work force that is willing to report for work with a view to commence normal flight operations as per the holding plan as soon as possible.
In the meanwhile, it has been decided that flight operations will be suspended for the next 3 days, i.e. until October 4, 2012.
We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused to our valued guests on account of this.
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A couple years back, photographer Emily Maye came across a set of old bicycle racing photos made by Robert Capa at the 1939 Tour de France. She loved the timeless feel of the work and ever since has taken a …
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An Oncogenomics-Based In Vivo RNAi Screen Identifies Tumor Suppressors in Liver Cancer
An Oncogenomics-Based In Vivo RNAi Screen Identifies Tumor Suppressors in Liver Cancer
Cell, Volume 135, Issue 5,
Pages 852-864,
Publication Date 13 November 2008
Copyright © 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2008.09.061
Lars Zender
Wen Xue
Johannes Zuber
Camile P. Semighini
Alexander Krasnitz
Beicong Ma
Peggy Zender
Stefan Kubicka
John M. Luk
Peter Schirmacher
W. Richard McCombie
Michael Wigler
James Hicks
Gregory J. Hannon
Scott Powers
Scott W. Lowe
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor, New York 11724, USA
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Cold Spring Harbor, New York 11724, USA
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical School Hannover, 30625 Hannover, Germany
Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
Corresponding author
Present address: Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), 38124 Braunschweig, Germany and Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endocrinology, Medical School Hannover, 30625 Hannover, Germany
These authors contributed equally to this work
Cancers are highly heterogeneous and contain many passenger and driver mutations. To functionally identify tumor suppressor genes relevant to human cancer, we compiled pools of short hairpin RNAs (shRNAs) targeting the mouse orthologs of genes recurrently deleted in a series of human hepatocellular carcinomas and tested their ability to promote tumorigenesis in a mosaic mouse model. In contrast to randomly selected shRNA pools, many deletion-specific pools accelerated hepatocarcinogenesis in mice. Through further analysis, we identified and validated 13 tumor suppressor genes, 12 of which had not been linked to cancer before. One gene, XPO4, encodes a nuclear export protein whose substrate, EIF5A2, is amplified in human tumors, is required for proliferation of XPO4-deficient tumor cells, and promotes hepatocellular carcinoma in mice. Our results establish the feasibility of in vivo RNAi screens and illustrate how combining cancer genomics, RNA interference, and mosaic mouse models can facilitate the functional annotation of the cancer genome.


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Wanted: photographs of Strathcona County Transit buses and operations from 1960 - 2002
Transit is working on documenting its history in Strathcona County and needs our community's help. We need photographs of our buses, facilities and even our customers and employees between 1960 - 2002. Transit knows its story, unfortunately, what we are missing are pictures documenting this progress.
Can you help?
- Do you have any photos of our buses, bus stops, garages, terminals and staff in Sherwood Park or Edmonton?
- Can you provide us with a date, or approximate date of the photo?
- Are you willing to donate a copy of the picture to Transit and allow us to publish it in our history document?
If so, please contact Kim Zachow and let us know how you can help.
Inclement weather
As we all know living in Alberta can present us with a lot of weather related issues. One minute it is warm and the sun is out, the next there is an unforeseen snow storm and traffic comes to a grinding halt. Throughout all weather conditions, Transit works hard to provide safe and reliable service to all of our customers, everyday.
Now that winter road conditions have arrived, Transit reminds our customers to be prepared. It's a fact of the season: minor service disruptions will occur due to weather and traffic issues.
- Wear footwear that is warm with good traction, and if possible, water proof.
- Make sure you wear a warm jacket and bring along your gloves and hats.
- Listen to the weather and traffic reports, and plan your morning commute accordingly.
It is rare that service is disrupted as significantly as it was on November 7, 2012. We thank you for your patience as we dealt with the adverse weather and road conditions. Once again, know that our mission is to provide safe and reliable service to our customers. We are going to safely get you where you are going as quickly as possible.
Construction and Transit
With winter driving conditions now in effect and both Wye Road/Sherwood Park freeway and the Baseline Road interchanges now in full swing, traffic interruption should be expected daily. Traffic patterns will change based on construction needs and the speed limit will remain 50 km/hr in construction zones. These disruptions are anticipated for the foreseeable future.
Transit users may experience delays due to this construction. We will do our best to remain on schedule, but we cannot move faster than the traffic. We highly recommend that customers plan their trips to accommodate for these potential traffic tie-ups. Consider taking and earlier bus. 15 minutes may make the difference between arriving at your destination on time or late.
To find out more about the Anthony Henday project visit http://www.northeastanthonyhenday.com/index.php
Satellite overflow parking lots still available
Due to the continued construction of the Anthony Henday Drive, the overflow parking lot on Fir Street, west of the Sherwood Park Transit Centre, is permanently closed. Parking is available in the Transit Centre parkade and where signs indicate along Fir Street. Please observe the no-parking signs on Fir Street and in Village on the Lake. Parking in commercial parking lots in the area is for shop customers only. Vehicles parked in unauthorized areas may be ticketed and/or towed.
While using local service is still your best option to reduce parking stress, Transit has found satellite parking lots where commuters who must use their cars can still park. Please be prepared to show your passes when boarding the shuttle service from these new lots. Shuttle are designed to connect with commuter routes leaving the Transit Centre, so if you normally catch a 7:30 a.m. commuter bus, you must be on the 7:15 a.m. shuttle in order to make your bus.
Morning shuttle schedule - Log Cabin and KLC only
Afternoon shuttle schedule - Log Cabin and KLC only
Here are your options:
Glen Allan Recreational Complex (GARC) - 25 parking stalls
- Lot users will take the Route 425 at stop #1018 to arrive at the Transit Centre, adding 15 minutes to their commute.
Kinsmen Leisure Centre (KLC)- 50 parking stalls
- Lot users will take the Transit Centre shuttle, adding 10 minutes to their commute. Shuttle runs only during peak hours (7 a.m.- 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.).
- Use Route 427 during off-peak hours
Sherwood Park Log Cabin - 60 parking stalls
- Lot users will take the Transit Centre shuttle, adding 5 minutes to their commute. Shuttle runs only during peak hours (7 a.m.- 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.).
- Use Route 425 stop #6047 during off-peak hours
Please be a courteous commuter
Consider this, what bothers you when you ride the bus? Passengers using a seat to hold their bags instead of letting you sit down? Loud conversations on cell phones? People kicking your seat? A backpack inadvertently banging you in the head? The strong cologne being worn by the guy next to you?
All of these things are a reality when riding the bus, but if you are conscious of your behaviour and others are conscious of their behaviours, together we can alleviate these annoyances.
Please be a courteous commuter and:
- Do not wear strong perfumes and colognes
- One seat = one passenger
- When listening to music wear earphones and keep the volume low
- Keep all conversations at a respectful volume
- Keep all bags on your lap or at your feet
- Take all your garbage with you.
- Avoid eating on the bus.
- Be patient. Pushing is not necessary. Excuse yourself when exiting through a crowd.
- Be polite. Move to the back
April Pass and Ticket Sales
Pass sales are available at the Transit Centre off Wye Road beginning March 21, 2014. For added convenience, Customer Service Representatives will be selling passes and tickets from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., March 28, 30 and April 1, at the Strathcona Station.
Also please note that passes and ticket are no longer available at the Transit Operation building on Streambank Avenue nor the Transit Administration Building on Premier Way.
Standing on buses
We recognize that standing on a bus is not ideal. However, due to the surging popularity of transit services, it is likely that customers travelling during rush hour may have to occasionally stand. While university is in session, standing will be more common. The County is continuing to pursue more seating options and appreciates our customers' patience.
Lose something?
All items found on Transit vehicles or properties are turned into the Lost and Found within 48 hours and are kept for 30 days before disposal.
Hats, gloves, mitts, scarves and toques are placed in the Transit Centre lobby. All other items including phones and keys are kept in a secure location. Please call 780-464 RIDE (7433) to claim these items.
Lost and Found is located at the Strathcona Transit Centre at 970 Ordze Road, Sherwood Park, AB.
Lost and Found is available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed statutory holidays.
There is no campaigning or soliciting on Transit property
While we respect the freedom of speech, any form of campaigning or soliciting on Transit property is not permitted.
Public Transportation System Bylaw 44-88 states,"unless authorized, no person shall sell or offer any newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, leaflets, printed matter or merchandise of any kind or beg or solicit for any purpose whatsoever in Transit vehicles, Transit stations of other facilities of the said System." Any person caught doing so on transit property risks being removed and fined. For the comfort and safety of our customers,Transit will not authorize these activities on Transit property. Please respect the bylaw.
Strathcona County Transit's mission:
To provide local, intermunicipal and specialized public transit services for the community that are Customer-focused, Accessible, Reliable, Efficient and Safe (CARES).
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Riding Gate Place, Watling Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2TN, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01227 862162, Email
Canterbury's most popular park has been restored into attractive gardens with monuments and memorials, a bandstand with summertime concerts, a central fountain, a tearoom and a children's maze.
5 Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DB, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01227 276998, Email, www.canterbury-museums.co.uk
Dive into maritime history and explore the town. The fascinating displays give townspeople and visitors an idea of why Whitstable is here and how it has changed over the years.
Cockering Road, Canterbury, CT1 3UP, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01227 862190, Email, www.canterbury.gov.uk/leisure-countryside/countryside/places-to-visit/larkey-valley-wood/
This beautiful ancient 45-hectare woodland has spectacular displays of wildflower including many species of orchid.
Kings Bridge, St. Peters Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT, (1 miles, 2kms), Email, www.canterburyrivertours.co.uk
A wonderful way to capture the magic of the river is through our candlelit evening tours! These tours are provided solely for our group markets, usually with a minimum number of ten participants (subject to a minimum charge).
Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PF, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01227 767345, www.english-heritage.org.uk/staugustinesabbey
This great Abbey, marking the rebirth of Christianity in southern England, was founded in AD 597 by St Augustine.
22 St Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BQ, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01227 453267, Email, www.canterbury.ac.uk/sidney-cooper
The Sidney Cooper Gallery is a contemporary arts space located on the main street in Canterbury within walking distance of the city's train stations and bus station.
Kings Bridge, St Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AT, (1 miles, 2kms), Email, www.canterburyrivertours.co.uk
Flowing through the heart of historic Canterbury, the river is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of one of the country's busiest city centres.
38 St Margaret's Street, Outside Alberry's, Canterbury, CT1 2TY, (2 miles, 2kms), Tel: 0845 5190 267, Email, www.canterburyghosttour.com
An entertaining blend of history, humour and haunting amongst the old city, as the shadows gather meet the ghosthunter for a 75 minute tour of the spooky side of Canterbury.
Whitstable, CT5 4FJ, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01227 862000, Email, www.canterbury.gov.uk/leisure-countryside/countryside/places-to-visit/duncan-down-village-green/
Duncan Down is the largest open space in Whitstable. Originally earmarked for housing in the 1930s, the land is now protected as a Village Green, providing opportunities for local people to relax and enjoy wildlife.
Mill Lane, Herne Bay, CT6 7DR, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 687487, www.herne-mill.btik.com
Herne Mill is the latest in a long line of mills, which have occupied the site for centuries. It is a local landmark on the skyline above the ancient village of Herne and is a 'sea mark' from the Thames Estuary.
Yorkletts, Whitstable, Kent, ME13 9EN, (4 miles, 6kms), Email, www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/wood-information/victory-wood/
This is a place for a great walk set on the edge of the Blean Woodland area. See a wood with a difference! This is the Flagship Site, one of 33 woods plant around the UK, for the Trafalgar Woods Project to commemorate the 200th anniversary.
Staple Street, Hernhill, Faversham, ME13 9TX, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 751496, Email, www.mountephraimgardens.co.uk
Mount Ephraim Gardens have plenty to offer and delight visitors. Unwind in these ten acres of gardens, set in the heart of an 800 acre estate with magnificent views over the Swale Estuary.
Castle Street, Canterbury, CT1 2PR, (2 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01227 862162, Email
The ruins of a Norman castle keep and castle walls and one of the three original royal castles in Kent. There are interpretation panels, a tactile model of the castle (circa 1200AD) and elevated viewing areas.
Honey Hill, Blean, Canterbury, CT2 9JR, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01227 765168, www.druidstone.net
Set in attractive gardens and woodland, Druidstone caters for the imagination of all ages. Go on a walk through the enchanted woodland, enjoy hands on experience with the farmyard animals.
Tower Hill, Whitstable, CT5 2BW, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01227 281726, Email, www.whitstablecastle.co.uk
Dating back to the 1790's, Whitstable Castle and Gardens has been home to local merchants and dignitaries remaining a landmark attraction throughout its history. It is a 'must see' for everyone visiting the town of Whitstable.
Marine Parade, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2BE, (5 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01227 862162, Email
The cliff-top lawns of Tankerton Slopes roll gently towards the sea and provide an excellent view of 'The Street' and a vantage point to watch the nautical world go by. Tankerton is east of Whitstable town centre.
Stour Street, Canterbury, CT1 2NR, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01227 475202, Email, www.canterbury-museums.co.uk
Discover Canterbury's history, from millions of years ago to the present, explored through interactive displays in an amazing medieval building.
North Holmes Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1QJ, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01227 768072, www.martinpaul.org
St Martin's Church is the oldest in England still in use as a parish church and is part of the Canterbury World Heritage Site. This church was the first base of St Augustine when he came to Canterbury in 597.


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On a quick burst into the lane, Andray Blatche rose above the Orlando Magic big man for a big finish.
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Basketball is finally ba-ack!
Nearly four months after the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs became the final teams to embark on vacations, the 2013-14 NBA season officially kicked off last week with media day, training camp and exhibition games. To mark the joyous occasion, and to commemorate off-season moves, jersey alterations and notable photo poses, we put together 15 of our favorite snap shots from the opening salvo of the season. We see you, Coach Shaw, Mr. Mayo, Curry and Morris bros, Sammy D, Andrew Bynum, Kyle O, Doc, Z-Bo and more.
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]]>Kyle O'Quinn didn't want to be that kid. The uncoordinated tall kid who could barely make a layup, who only made the varsity team because he towered over everyone else.
"I definitely didn't want to be that tall kid on the bench either," O'Quinn said.
He was in the middle of a growth spurt his junior year at Campus Magnet High School in Queens, NY, having transferred from his neighborhood school. His new classmates assumed he played ball, but the last time he had suited up was for a rec league as a child. "You know, where you get a trophy for just being there," he said.
Simply being tall wasn't good enough for him, either. He wanted to be good—college basketball good. He was raw enough to make the team, but too raw to see minutes on the floor as a junior. Yet once the gym and weight room became his second home, he transformed himself into a 20-point, 12-rebound and 3-block a night performer by his senior year.
His high school friends, who practically forced him to tryout for the team, would never have expected that the 6-10, 240-pound big man would be wearing an Orlando Magic jersey right now. Not after picking up the game so late. Not after playing for mid-major Norfolk State, his only scholarship offer. Not after being left out of most NBA mock drafts.
"I can't even believe it sometimes," O'Quinn said. "When you're a kid you want to be Kevin Garnett. You want to be Carmelo. You want to do what those guys do, so to be on the court with guys like that is truly an honor. I've had to work for everything I have."
Playing for a mid-major school meant out-hustling, out-rebounding and out-scoring players from bigger conferences. As a senior in '11-12, he averaged 15.9 points (on 57.3 percent shooting from the field) and 10.3 boards a night. His 20 double-doubles tied for fifth in the nation. Becoming the first player in MEAC history to win the Conference Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors in the same season, he led Norfolk State to their first ever MEAC title and NCAA Tournament berth.
Then the buzz around him started to make legitimate noise. No. 15 Norfolk State upset No. 2 Missouri 86-84 in the second round of the 2012 NCAA Tournament, and O'Quinn finished with 26 points and 14 rebounds. Most watching on national television, who had never seen him play before, were stunned. But those who knew O'Quinn best saw it as just another day at the office for him.
"He'd been doing that for us the entire year," said former Norfolk State head coach Anthony Evans, now head coach at Florida International University. "It was the same old, same old Kyle.
"Even before Missouri, in his junior year, he had a stretch of five or so double-double games where he really started to turn a corner and work even harder. Against Coppin State he had 37 points and 19 rebounds. That gave him the confidence to realize that he could become a professional player."
Pro scouts began to take more notice when he was awarded MVP of the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament for collegiate seniors after posting 8 points, 12 rebounds and 6 blocks in the championship game.
"By that point it was like: 'OK, who's Kyle O'Quinn?' I worked and worked and worked in college so someone would remember my name."
And since being drafted by the Magic in the second round in 2012, 49th overall, O'Quinn is again working to make a name for himself.
He squeezed everything he could out of his 11.2 minutes a game as a rookie this past season, averaging 4.1 points (51.3 percent from the field) and 3.7 boards over 57 games. He had seven double-digit games, 7 rebounds or more 11 times, and 2 blocks five times. Career-highs included 23 points (11-14 FG) vs Charlotte (March 27) and 14 boards vs New York (March 20).
Though defense is the strongest part of his game, he's shown he can be efficient on both ends of the floor, especially against the League's best. He had 12 points (6-7 FG) and 6 rebounds in 23 minutes against Miami (March 25); 11 points and 9 rebounds in 27 minutes against OKC (March 22); and 10 points and 9 rebounds in 19 minutes against the Clippers (February 6).
The potential is there. The size is there. Now he needs more time to develop.
"Coach [Jacque] Vaughn always tells me, whenever I go in, to give my best. If I go in for three minutes, he'll tell me, in those three minutes, 'Show me something.'
"I try to work as hard as I can so that when game time comes, all I want to do is show and show and show. It's tough being on the bench when I know I can do something. So when I get in the game, I want to do anything I can to make the team better."
Victor Oladipo may be the main attraction heading into next season, but O'Quinn is giving people an additional reason to watch the Magic. In four NBA Summer League games this summer, O'Quinn averaged 8.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 blocks per game. He also had two 11-rebound games. He's currently working on being more consistent with his shot.
Going into just his second year in the League, O'Quinn continues to chip away at the margins in hopes of one day getting to the center.
"I always have a sense of urgency when I play," O'Quinn said. "I have to keep that. Coming from a small school like Norfolk State, that's just the mentality we leave with."
I ask if the tall, lanky kid in him still feels underrated at this point in his career.
"Under the radar?" he pauses. "Enough people might know me by now that I don't have to feel that way anymore."
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]]>ORLANDO — "It's just summer league," hoards of media members laughed throughout the action in Disney World on Monday. After all, there's two D-League officials refereeing each game, only one actual head coach is on the sidelines and the majority of the players will be in Europe in the fall. But hey, it's basketball and the future of several organizations are sweating up and down the court right before our eyes. And lots happened both on and off the court.
-With today's first game tipping off at 11 a.m., the dining area opened serving steak instead of fruit and other breakfast food. Tough for the guys who were hoping to eat breakfast at Amway…
-The Rockets and Jazz had off days today. As part of the new OPSL format, each team will have an off day at some point this week before the final championship day on Friday. Two teams will be off each day.
-The Magic and Thunder opened game one before any of the media could even wake up. It wasn't before long that Daniel Orton was smashing home put-backs and sending opponents' shots flying. The big man played well for the Thunder, posting an efficient 9 points and 7 boards. Meanwhile, rookie Grant Jerrett continued to impress, knocking down 4 threes and finishing with 14 points and 5 boards. For the Magic, Doron Lamb played very well, scoring 16 points on 4-9 shooting. Kyle O'Quinn also played well and with great confidence. The rising sophomore is certainly improving his trash talking game. After all, if you had a beard like that, you can't help but get a little cocky.
-But what was most notable from the first game was Victor Oladipo's play at the point guard. His pull-up jumper was off (2-10 FG) and he doesn't have the command of running an offense just yet. Watch his game tomorrow (vs Orlando at 5 p.m.) and you'll notice he dribbles more east-to-west than north-to-south and gets caught picking up his dribble a lot.
-Two local Orlando radio guys were loudly chatting behind the courtside media table. Among the highlights of their discussion were calling bloggers "nerdy internet stat guys," trashing Michael Jordan as an executive and speaking in the vaguest generalities as possible about the 2014 NBA Draft.
-In Game 2, the Sixers guards really struggled defending the pick and roll. But Khalif Wyatt absolutely killed it on offense. He did his usual scoring thing, using an array of floaters and jumpers to hang 25 points on the Pacers. But, Indiana came away with the victory, 96-75, largely in part to Miles Plumlee's two-way dominance. The big man had 16 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks, three of which denied Michael Carter-Williams drives.
-During the matchup between Indiana and Philly, Rasheed Wallace strolled into the Amway Center practice court, a few hours before it was reported he signed a two-year deal to join the Pistons' coaching staff. He later, alongside Greg Monroe, sat on the Detroit bench in their game against the Celtics.
-Larry Bird spoke to the media following his team's victory over Philadelphia. Among his comments, Bird spoke very kindly of the oft-criticized front office moves Michael Jordan has made with the Bobcats. Just another sign of how much respect those two men have for one another.
-Kelly Olynyk again played well for the Cs and he proved his three-point stroke was not a fluke yesterday. But, the Celtic who stole the show was former Marquette guard Darius Johnson-Odom who dropped 22 points and mixed him some impressive jams. Detroit fell to the Celtics 93-63 with Andre Drummond chilling in street clothes. Obviously, he was missed.
-After the game, Brad Stevens was hanging around by the locker rooms during Boston's media availability. He was candid and honest and most notably said, "It's a learning experience down here. I'm really just getting shown the ropes." Then, once some cameras realized he was there, everyone left acting head coach Jay Larannaga and swarmed the former Butler headman while he was sipping an iced tea.
-Also, I asked Greg Monroe what his expectations were for this season, considering Detroit's big offseason, following the game. His answer was simple: "We want to win."
-The Brookyln Nets and Miami Heat combined to put on the best game of the day in the afternoon's final contest. Mason Plumlee put on another show, going for 23 points and 9 boards. Tyshawn Tayler also dropped 25 points for new head coach Jason Kidd, who actually got into the huddle and was drawing on a clipboard during several timeouts. Miami received some exceptional play from a string of perimeter players all vying for a minimum-salary roster spot with the defending champs. James Ennis, Ian Clark and Scotty Hopson all combined for 48 of Miami's 93 points in the victory.
-With the new system in place in the OSPL, teams receive 1 point for winning a quarter and 3 points for winning a game. Following two days of action, the Oklahoma City Thunder are the only undefeated team in the League and are first in the standings with 9 points. The 0-2 Brooklyn Nets are in last place with 2 points, just behind the 0-2 76ers with 3 points.
Ouch. As they said during the broadcast of the Orlando Magic/Brooklyn Nets game last night, playing defense with your face isn't a very good idea.
(H/T: @cjzero)
Former Norfolk State big man and NCAA Tournament hero Kyle O'Quinn has made his NBA dream a reality, signing a three-year contract with the Orlando Magic. The first year is fully guaranteed, with the Magic holding team options for the second and third seasons. The Orlando Sentinel has the details: "'It's pretty emotional,' O'Quinn told the Orlando Sentinel on Wednesday night. 'It's kind of like the final stage to all the work you've put in. It's another big day.' O'Quinn, who grew up in Queens, was not recruited heavily out of high school. He attended Norfolk State, the only college that offered him a scholarship, and was named the 2011-12 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Player of the Year as a senior. The Magic were one of the 12 teams that did not work out O'Quinn prior to June's draft. But Magic general manager Rob Hennigan and Magic assistant general manager Scott Perry already knew him well. O'Quinn had worked out for the Oklahoma City Thunder when Hennigan worked for the Thunder as an assistant general manager."
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What do Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, John Stockton, Scottie Pippen and Jeremy Lin have in common? They were all discovered at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (PIT).
The PIT is basketball's oldest scouting combine. For the last 60 years, NBA scouts flock to Portsmouth, VA, in search of that hidden gem who might change the fate of their franchise. For the 64 college ballers who get invited, it is their only shot to play in front of scouts from every NBA team and top international scouts. They get one shot.
UNDRAFTED, a SLAMonline exclusive 10-part web series, tells the story of the PIT and takes a close look at selected members of the 2012 class. Who's the next PIT legend?
Special thanks to Creative Video Productions for sharing footage.
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]]>Coming off of a remarkable NCAA Tournament that left tiny Norfolk State as the victors over highly ranked Missouri [whom many had picked to make the Final Four], reality has finally set in for Kyle O'Quinn. After his 26 point, 14 rebound performance against the Tigers, O'Quinn became a household name during State's March Madness run. Many only know him for that game and not for the work that he put in in throughout the four years preceding that, but that doesn't bother Kyle one bit.
"No, it doesn't bother me at all. Everyone has to find their niche that sticks to the public," he told us. "I put a lot of work in during my four years at Norfolk State. Hey, if they want to remember that game, let them remember it. At least they remember me and Norfolk State"
"We couldn't stop looking at ESPN after the win," he threw in with an infectious smile. "We all kept comparing tweets and comparing text messages. It was the highest point of my basketball career and for it to be at the very end, it puts the final stamp on all of the hard work that my teammates and I put in."
The work that he was referring to was the transformation that he made from under-recruited big man out of Campus Magnet HS in Queens that all of the city schools passed on, to sure fire NBA draftee on Thursday.
I first caught wind of O'Quinn when he had a promising sophomore year with averages of 11 points, 8 boards, and 2 blocks per game. Still, his offensive game was quite raw and he appeared to be a guy who was more destined to make a living in either Europe or the D-League. While many players from the MEAC would be thrilled to play basketball for money at any level, that wasn't something that he was going to settle for. With the help of Norfolk State assistant coach Larry Vickers, O'Quinn took the necessary steps to get him ready for the next level.
"Coach Larry Vickers played four years at the school and had just got the job when I got there," the truly grateful big man explained. "We had a tight bond because he played the same position that I did. Needless to say, he's finishing his career with me. We put a lot of time in the gym together with one-on-one moves, so I credit a lot of my offensive improvement to him."
After winning MVP of the Portsmouth Invitational, we got the chance to catch up with O'Quinn at Impact Basketball in Las Vegas. Training alongside NBA hopefuls Mike Scott, Justin Hamilton, and Xavier Gibson down low really gave us a chance to see how he would fare against the NBA size that he didn't usually face at Norfolk State. Another adjustment that he was going to have to get used to was going from focal point of his team's offense to role player at the next level. He told us that he "was really excited to play with NBA caliber guards," and that he "didn't see those in his conference too often."
While some players may have struggled with not getting the touches they were used to, O'Quinn actually thrived with his new found role up out in Vegas. He set outstanding screens, rebounded the ball out of his area, and ran the floor as if each possession were his last. An enigmatic personality, he had the ferocity to get the other players to step their game up as the vocal leader of the group, yet would also be the first to make them die laughing with a joke. Not just about fun and games, O'Quinn also established himself as the hardest worker of the group during his time in Sin City.
What really impressed me about O'Quinn's on court game was his ability to shoot the ball facing the basket. Though he shoots more of a set shot, he has consistent range extending all the way out to the collegiate three-point line. He tells us that he's planning on eventually expanding his range beyond the NBA line, which would make him an even more valuable commodity. Much like his jumper, the 22-year old continued to show improvement with his footwork in the pivot. These will never likely be the strongest points of his game, but it's enlightening to see how much he improved in just one week when we were with him in Vegas.
At 6'10 with a 7'5 wingspan and monstrous hands, O'Quinn has the size to play either frontcourt position at the next level. With the constant improvement, level of production at the collegiate level, and high character, it's easy to see why he's been shooting up Draft boards over the last few weeks. He's got an improved face-up jumper, rebounds the hell out of the ball, and is a proven shot blocker. There's been some buzz around him in the late first round and if he falls to the second round, it's unlikely that he makes it out of the top half. Pressed by SLAM about where he thought he was going to be picked, O'Quinn responded in only a way that he could.
"I'm hearing I'll be drafted somewhere in the first two rounds. I just don't want to slip into the third!"
After a lackluster first day, the NCAA tournament had a first on Friday when not one, but two No. 2 seeds fell to No. 15 seeds. First it was Missouri losing to Norfolk State, 86-84, and then a few hours later Duke lost to Lehigh, 75-70.
Norfolk State's win was a thriller in every sense. The Spartans, who were playing in their first NCAA tournament game, went blow-for-blow with Missouri. The game was tied at the half, and the lead changed hands seven times in the final 20 minutes. Keeping Norfolk State afloat was senior center Kyle O'Quinn, who finished with 26 points and 14 rebounds.
But O'Quinn's two missed free throws in the waning seconds gave Missouri a chance to tie or win. The upset survived, though, as Phil Pressey's deep three-pointer did not fall.
Afterwards, O'Quinn delivered the line of the day.
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"We messed up some brackets! We messed up some brackets! … We even messed up my bracket."
Lehigh's upset over Duke didn't come down to the last shot but was almost as exciting. After trailing by two at halftime, Lehigh came out strong and seized the lead after a 7-0 run. The rest of the game, the Mountain Hawks relinquished the lead just once and picked up their first ever tournament win.
Aside from the upset, it was the coming out party for one of the more underrated players in the country — C.J. McCollum. The junior guard torched the Duke backcourt for 30 points, six rebounds and six assists.
Freshman guard Austin Rivers was not pleased with the loss.
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"I was prepared to win," said freshman Austin Rivers. "That's what Duke's about. This doesn't happen. We (expletive) lost to a 15 seed."
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Well, I'm officially divorced from motorboating. I sold my 1972 Glastron "Swinger" (Yeah, baby!) tonight.
When I say stinkpot, I really mean it. It had a 1972 Chrysler 70 hp 2-stroke on it. It ran hard, but boy was it smokey. The best thing I can say about that boat was that it taught me basic construction, and how to fiberglass. I learned to use Kitty Hair, West Systems epoxies, chopped mat and woven roving. Now I have a little change in my pocket for the sailboat. :D |
One of the two best days in a boat owners life. Congrats.
Congrats on getting rid of 'smokey joe', your stink pot. It got you out on the water, taught you some basic maintenance and now it somebody else's problem and you have more cash for your new 'blow boat'. I have been following your postings and have concluded that you are anything but a 'Bubblehead'. I am not sure if the 'Md' is for Maryland or 'MD' as in doctor so I guess I assume you are in the state of MD. You don't have to explain how you arrived at 'BubbleheadMd' but I am curious anyway. Congrats on the sale of the motor boat. |
I am one of the few members on the board that admits to liking powerboats (well, certain kinds) almost as much as sailboats. So I'm sorry to hear you sold it, but glad to hear you can roll the money into more goodies for the sailboat!:)
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Wanna come down and help me sell my Contender center console?
to answer the ? his screen name is in reference to the fact that he was a corpsman on subs, there are no doctors on subs just a corpsman and sub guy call them selfs bubble heads, myself included.
i like power boats and would love to have a nice big one, but the fuel bill is the breaker. the boat i would want would probably burn 1.5 gallons per mile cruising. heck even a 24 foot boat will burn 50 bucks a day just going puttering around |
yep. I've got a 300 HP two stroke on the Contender. I use 2 mpg. for trip planning purposes.
Thanks for that explanation. That makes a lot of sense. There are quite a few of you Navy 'Bubble heads' who own sail boats. |
My job requres I test PWC's and Jet Boats. The PWC's are a lot like a dirt bike, at least at speed in a chop like we ususlly have in Tampa Bay. I enjoy them but they wear me out faster than my dirt bike! The stand-up's are the most fun but I can only ride one of 'em for about 10 minutes before I'm done. The Jet Boats can be a blast, they handle like a sports car and they look really sexy.
But every time I would get out on the water I'd start thinking about sailing and how much I enjoyed maxing out at 6 kts, beer in one hand and tiller in the other. So, I passed on quite a few good deals on Jet Boats we sell and got back into sailing. So far, no regrets. DB |
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How does climate variability affect disease transmission?
Rainfall, temperature, humidity and general environment all affect the overall virulence of the disease and susceptibility of a host.
How does the changing of weather give a disease "seasonality"?
- Disease is more virulent in different temp. ranges
- Weather affects peoples' actions ~ more time inside when it's cold/wet out |
What is the main genetic reason Influenza is so resistant to antibodies?
Antigenic drift: small, gradual changes to surface proteins resulting from mutations. Antigens are no longer recognized by the immune system.
Explain: CHOLERA
(Symptoms, cause, location/source, occurrence) |
- Acute diarrheal illness; infection of the intestine
- Caused by the Vibrio cholerae bacterium - Outbreaks near estuaries and coastal areas. - 5-7 million cases annually |
Explain: Vibrio cholerae
- Native to the Bay of Bengal
- Extremely common and diverse bacteria in freshwater and marine systems - Either free-living or associated with biofilms or living substrates. |
What organisms have symbiotic relations with CHOLERA?
Copepods - microscopic crustaceans
When copepods reproduce they allow for the bacterium to reproduce next to it. |
Why did cholera emerge originally?
Monsoons in Bay of Bengal near India blew the bacteria inland in to water systems.
Why are there both pathogenic and non-pathogenic forms of cholera?
Cholera strains are pathogenic only if they receive the Vibrio Toxin Gene (CT)
**CT toxin is an "AB Exotoxin** |
Define: "AB Exotoxin"
(What is an example?) |
Exotoxin: protein excreted by bacteria outside the bacterial cell
AB: made up of two different compounds, A (enzyme responsible for toxic effect inside host cell) and B (mediates binding and cell entry) |
Why does the A enzyme in the CT toxin affect the host like it does?
It acts on regulatory proteins that alter levels of cyclic AMP (cAMP) in cells.
cAMP is tied to cell regulation including sodium pumps. The results are intense imbalances in fluids and electrolytes |
What is the most important treatment for Cholera?
Oral Rehydration Therapy
What was the main reason for Cholera spread in the 1800s?
British Army and Navy moving through India.
Trade routes were the other main factor |
WHO studied cholera epidemics in the mid 1800s?
How did he determine the cause of the disease? |
John Snow
He thought it was caused by miasmic vapors, but he later observed the intestines of a diseased man to find the affected areas. This meant the disease had to be ingested some how (most likely water) |
Explain: Broad Street Outbreak, 1854
John Snow witnessed a cholera outbreak in England.
Noticed that affected people were using the same water pump. When pump use was halted cholera outbreaks dropped significantly. Led to the ideas of boiling drinking water, washing hands, and decontaminating bed linen |
WHO isolated the cholera bacillus in 1854?
Filippo Pacini
Who first PUBLISHED the finding of the cholera bacillus in 1884?
Robert Koch
What conditions must be met for a cholera outbreak???
1. Cholera must be present in the area
2. The must be significantly lessened sanitation and group hygiene (disasters) |
What are the 4 viral families that cause Hemorrhagic Fever?
*Include examples for each* What are the similarities/differences between them? |
Areanaviridae : Lassa fever
Bunyaviridae : Rift Valley fever Filoviridae : Ebola and Marbug virus Flaviviridae : Dengue and Yellow fever Common features: RNA viruses, zoonotic (animal reservoir), sporadic outbreaks Differences: some only infect humans from ANIMAL/insect host, some can spread HUMAN to HUMAN |
Explain: VIRUSES
- Particles not "alive" outside the host
- May have DNA or RNA genomes - Reproduce inside host cells - Very small (1/10 a bacterium) - Infect all living things - Can cause genetic changes |
- They target structures/functions unique to bacteria.
- The host does NOT have those structures/functions - CANNOT be used against VIRUSES because viruses parasitize host cells and use it for its own benefit. |
The two functions of a successful _________:
1) Interfere with a virus-specific function 2) Interfere with a cellular function so the virus cannot replicate |
Anti-viral drugs (example: Ribavirin)
Explain: Marburg Virus
1967 ~ Hemorrhagic fever found in Germany/Yugoslavia in lab workers working with green monkeys
Explain: Ebola virus
- Observed in 1976
- Very few outbreaks, but it has an extreme stigma due to the high mortality rate - In the viral family Filoviridae |
- Lung disease
- Infects capillary walls, making them leak and flood the lungs - Can be contracted by breathing in aerosolized virus - First seen 1993 - Caused by the Bunyaviridae virus |
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)
Different rodents spread different diseases....
"Old world rodents" cause _______ and "new world rodents" cause _______. |
Old...: Renal syndrome viruses
New...: Pulmonary syndrome viruses |
Explain: Lassa fever
- Caused by a single-stranded RNA virus (Arenaviridae)
- Described first in 1969 - Found originally in West Africa (Lassa, Nigeria, etc.) - Common village rodent is reservoir |
How is Lassa fever transmitted?
- To humans by direct contact with infectious rodent urine/droppings
- Can occur through cuts/sores and inhalation of infectious particles - Like Ebola, person-to-person transmission can occur |
What are the 4 most notable outbreaks to cause ECONOMIC problems?
1991 - Cholera in Peru
1993 - Pneumatic plague in India 1996 - E.coli 0157:H7 in Japan 1997 - Avian flu in Hong Kong |
Explain the ECONOMIC impact of:
1991 Cholera outbreak in Peru |
- Started in ports
- Continued for 4 years - TOURISM dropped 60-70% - EXPORTS canceled and most IMPORTS delayed - Social breakdown: education, health, and sanitation declined which allowed increased spread |
Explain the ECONOMIC impact of:
1993 Pneumatic plague in India |
- Small outbreak from rat contact
- Quickly spread through aerosolization - $1.3 billion overall cost: travel revenue lost, tourism drop, and diamond trade halted |
Explain the ECONOMIC impact of:
1996 E.coli in Japan |
- Outbreak in 47 elementary schools (children & teachers)
- Radish sprouts in school lunches had E. coli strain - Costs in prevention, care, screening, trade loss for radishes, victim compensation, lawsuits by radish manufacturers |
Explain the ECONOMIC impact of:
1997 Avian flu in Hong Kong |
- H5N1 spread from chickens to humans
- Chicken imports halted (all chickens also killed) - Forced to buy frozen chicken from Thailand (more expensive + IMPORT) - Tourism declined (travel warnings) |
Negative discrimination against people with certain attributes
(i.e. STDs, leprocy, plague, etc.) |
How does stigma affect the health of society???
- Barriers made between the infected and their treatment (no treatment = increased spread)
- Marginalized by class - Stigmatized people distrust health officials (no cooperation) - Distortion of risk (mass panic; bad allocation of health resources) |
How was the plague outbreak in India affected by stigma???
- Only 200 cases, 25% mortality (pretty low!)
- 500,000 people fled, including 78% of the medical workers - Flights/imports banned, ships wouldn't port, trains wouldn't stop **Stigma was WORSE than the disease** |
What are the 3 hypotheses explaining influenza peaks in winter???
1. People are indoors, closer contact
2. The relative humidity allows the virus to be more virulent 3. Decreased immune system responses |
Relative humidity varies as a function of what two independent variables?
- Temperature
- Vapor pressure |
Explain the FIRST cholera outbreak...
(when, where, why) When did it finally reach U.S.? |
- 1817, heavy monsoons in India brought virus inland.
- Around 1832 |
What is a cholera serotype?
What is a cholera biotype? |
Serotype: related to the antigens on the capsules
Biotype: phenotypes that differ in infection severity |
What is SARS?
- "Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome"
- Spread by Corona virus (aerosolized) - Quickly transmitted in airplanes and health-care facilites |
What viral family is Dengue in???
What diseases does the virus cause? (order by severity/symptoms) |
Dengue Fever < Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever < Dengue Shock Syndrome |
What is the difference between Sylvatic and Endemic transmission???
Sylvatic: incorporates wilderness areas and animals (other than human and mosquito)
Endemic: transmission between mosquito and human only |
Explain "antibody dependent enhancement"..............
Situation in which host receives antibody for ONE serotype, and...
1) they have lifelong immunity to THAT ONE serotype, but 2) there is INCREASED severity for the OTHER serotypes. |
WHO first isolated Dengue and WHEN?
Albert Sabin, during WW2
What is an "arbovirus"???
A virus transmitted by arthropods (i.e. mosquitoes)
Define PRION diseases (TSEs) and give examples
Slow-growing infectious agent NEITHER bacterium nor virus.
Examples: Kuru Scrapie BSE ("Mad cow disease") Creutsfeldt-Jakob disease |
Explain: Daniel Gajdusek
- Interested in "Laughing Sickness" (Kuru)
- Worked to identify the source and how it developed. - Showed that scrapie, kuru, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) were all transmissible, but with long incubation times. |
Explain: William Hadlow
- Studied scrapie in sheep
- Noticed similarities between scrapie and kuru. |
Explain: Michael Alpers
- Observed tie between the 1950's ban on "transumption" (post-mortem ritual cannibalism) and the decrease in kuru.
Explain: Shirley Lindenbaum
- Learned through interviews/research that kuru first appeared in the 1920's
- Saw also that the consumption of deceased relatives began a few years BEFORE kuru emerged. |
Explain: Stanley Prusiner
- Studied CJD, and worked with William Hadlow.
- Found that the "infectious agent" in prion diseases was a PROTEIN, with NO nucleic acids |
Explain: Scrapie
- Prion disease
- degenerative disease affecting sheep's/goat's central nervous system - originated in 1700s in Europe - diagnosed in 1947 in U.S. |
What is THE protein that causes prion diseases?
Where can it be found? |
Found on cell membranes of ALL MAMMALS |
What are the three modifications done to the prion protein to cause different diseases???
(what are examples for each?) |
Sporadic: due to mutation --> CJD
Genetic/familial: inheritance of mutation --> Gerstmann-Starussler-Scheinker syndrome (GSS), Fatal familial Insomnia (FFI) Infectious/acquired --> CJD (can be transmitted during medical examinations), Kuru, BSE |
How is vCJD different from CJD?
vCJD is a "variance"...it the result of ingesting infected meat (i.e. mad cow beef, squirrel brains, etc.)
What is CWD?
"Chronic Wasting Disease"
aka- Mad Deer Disease Prion disease found in free range deer/moose/etc. in Canada and U.S. |
What are the main targets for an antibiotic???
Essential bacterial machines for macromolecular biosynthesis
i.e. cell wall, protein, and nucleic acid synthesis, and folic acid metabolism |


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Is This My Grief Or Yours?
March 10, 2012
Continuing with our topic of the week, a colleague asked me to comment on how to distinguish grief that is your own vs. grief you may be absorbing from working with or treating people who are grieving. Here is what I know about this.
When I first began to do my inner work with my own grief it was "an unknown" part of me – it was in my shadow. Other people's grief, if it was resonating at the same frequency as my own unconscious grief, would trigger my grief. Kind of like tuning forks on the same pitch setting each other to humming, only in this case, we are speaking about emotional resonance rather than pitch resonance. Since I was often not aware that I was carrying any grief (remember it was in my shadow), I would often end up thinking that I was feeling the other person's grief, and even thought they were "doing it to me" – as in, "You made me cry with your story!" The only way I know to learn to distinguish this is to explore and know your own grief. Bring it into conscious awareness so when it shows up in any given situation you recognize it as yours.
Another way that someone else's grief can be absorbed into your system unknowingly is if you are tired, run-down, ill, or empty when you are trying to hold space for someone else's grieving process. When the container of your being is more empty than full, it can become like a vacuum and end up soaking up their grief in an attempt to hold a space for them. In that case you walk away feeling almost as bad or worse than they do. The only answer for this issue is to know how to assess when your "container" is empty or partially full. Be honest with yourself about how you are feeling, so you can know when you need to replenish yourself. Always do this before trying to help someone else.
More on all of this later.
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# RCon 12 Jul 2012 at 10:07 am
This is a great post. For the past four years now, I've been experiencing a profound sense of despair and hopelessness, but I literally have no idea why. There are no external problems with my life, but I feel like I'm dying inside. My therapist feels that I have some kind of unconscious conflict going on, but I just can't see or feel it. He has also suggested that I have "taken on" my father's unresolved feelings of despair.
And It's not sadness, it's hopelessness, if that makes any sense. Its kind of like waking up one morning to find that you're missing a limb and having no clue why. Does this sound like someone else's feelings possibly?


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This post was written by Rajeev Krishnan who attended Rotation 1 of OCS Master. In it he shares his hints and tips on getting into and surviving the program.
Rajeev is a Senior Consultant for Microsoft Global Services in India.
I was one of the fortunate people to have been invited for the alpha rotation of OCS Masters held early this year in Redmond. Fortunately for me I received the right support from my organization and the program committee that enabled me to attend this 3 week training.
This is important to note, since when you are attending the OCS Masters, there is absolutely no time to do any official work. You need to come to the Masters training with the complete understanding that for those 3 weeks you will be cut off from your office work, your customers and to an extent even with your family. Therefore gaining the support from your organization and family is really a key to doing well in the training.
My flight time to the training venue in Redmond from India was ~ 24 hours. I felt the strain of the jet lag in the first week of the training. If you are flying from outside the US, it may be advisable to reach at least 2-3 days earlier and reduce (not avoid J ) the stress of this intensive training program.
The Master's training is intense and stressful. It is intense because this is the most comprehensive technical training on OCS 2007 R2 that you will ever find. The content is very much deep dive therefore you get to learn so many new things, especially the internals of OCS 2007. In some of the earlier blogs you would have read more on the sessions and the lab setup. It's all superb and you will have the best instructors for the session, people who either developed the product or who those that have worked extensively on OCS for years. You will also find great external instructors who for example have developed RFC's. The knowledge imparted is invaluable and therefore be prepared to learn a lot of new things through the 3 weeks.
It will be stressful because the training will cover all areas of OCS 2007 R2 including voice and video. Since OCS R2 has wide capabilities, the 3 weeks of training will cover all such areas. Therefore a lot of content will be shared with you in the 3 weeks which will appear stressful given the breadth you will have to cover. You should remember that this training is not a voice only training hence you will be learning a deep dive on everything about R2 apart from voice and video. As mentioned in some of the earlier blogs, classes run Monday through Friday and on Saturdays you will spend the day building your own labs. That pretty much leaves you with a Sunday however most likely you will be spending the Sunday preparing for your Monday exam. So you will soon realize that the entire 3 weeks can really be hard work.
I would also like to point out that you would need to have knowledge on the earlier versions like OCS 2007 and LCS 2005 as well, since some of the sessions will be covering topics related to migration, differences between R2 and earlier versions.
My class had a very good mix of attendees. We had participants who were from the Product Group, Premier Field Engineering, Development and from Consulting like me. You will probably find a similar mix when you attend your masters. Having such a diverse audience makes the classroom discussion very interesting. Apart from the sessions, I learnt a lot of valuable things from such discussions. I believe this is a great place to always ask questions on areas where you need clarification. Everyone in the room benefits with these discussions & Q&A.
Having given you now a fair idea on what the 3 weeks will be like; I thought I could share some of my experiences with you that may help you to succeed in this training.
1. Having only a sound theoretical knowledge around OCS will not be enough to succeed in this program. Since there will be lab based exams, you will need to also have hands on experience around OCS 2007 R2 and earlier versions. Having experience in deploying OCS will be a key advantage. Work out a development plan if you feel that you need to ramp up on any one of these areas before you sign up for the Masters.
2. Spend a good amount of time in going over all the pre requisites reading material before you arrive for the Masters.
3. If you haven't yet taken the OCS 2007 MCP exams, this will be a good time to do it. You are required to clear the OCS TS exam prior to attending and I recommend that you take the Voice Specialized MCP exam before you sign up for the Masters.
4. Once you arrive at the program reach out to the other attendees and form your own study group. I found having a study group immensely useful as we would often test each other, revise the content, and seek clarification from others. I think the study groups are good for helping you prepare for the written exams.
5. Take time every night to revise the content that was discussed on that day. If you leave everything to the Sunday for studying, you may find that you do not have enough time to go through all the content for the Monday morning exam.
6. As has been said in earlier blogs, the logistics provided is simply great; however you could still take down your own notes and use those notes when you prepare for the exam.
7. Try to be in the class at least 5 min earlier from the start time of 8:00 AM. Obviously coming late will not be liked by the PM, however since the class starts always on time, you may stand to lose out on information if you arrive late. Maybe the information that you missed could turn up as an exam question therefore try always to be early in class. NEVER be late for the exam!
8. Remember, if you have never worked or deployed OCS before, you will find it difficult to complete you labs on time. This may mean that you spend more time of the weekend in completing it and less time preparing for the exam. You will also find it difficult to clear the exam based labs. It may be very difficult to learn deploying OCS in these 3 weeks and hence it's better not to come here for the training with such assumptions. Therefore consider point 1 mentioned above.
9. You cannot really prepare for the lab based exams in these 3 weeks. The only way I believe that you will clear this exam is by using your experience around OCS deployments gained in real world.
As I said I was fortunate to attend this training where I learnt so many new things about OCS and also it gave me an opportunity to meet and network with other attendees.
I was also fortunate to clear the OCS Masters and I know the tremendous value MCM brings to my local organization. Therefore in the investment that you make for the Masters is really worth and I could only encourage you to take it.
I have tried to share some information on how you could succeed in this program and I hope that there will many more MCM's in OCS.
Rajeev Krishnan
Awesome information that correlates to the other feedback I've heard from Jens' blog and others!
I'm ready! ....ready to be humbled, that is. Anyway, back to my lab and reading! I'm excited and honored to be attending next month.
What voice specialized exam are you referring to?
Hi Brian
Rajeev is referring to the UC Voice Specialisation exam - see https://partner.microsoft.com/40097390 for more info. It is based around the Voice Ignite content and the exam is voucher based. I have recently dropped this exam as a pre-req for OCS Master until further notice as it is not widely available and this was causing some folks difficulty.
The following post was written by Keith Hanna (UK MCS) - a graduate of the first rotation of OCS Master.


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GNU Screen contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to a locked screen session. The issue is triggered when a screen session is locked using "ctrl-a x:", and an attacker types CTRL-C at the password prompt to abort the lock mechanism. Typing "screen -r" to restore the detached screen will grant access without prompting for the password.
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Tobias Ulmer, OpenBSD contributor, has released an unofficial patch to address this vulnerability.
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It is well established that early identification and intervention are critical determinants in the course and outcome of autism spectrum disorders .
Winnipeg, Canada |
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Adelaide, Australia |
Number 3 saying definately alot
Brisbane, Australia |
MalbarCACA and PM = autism.
Glen Waverley, Australia |
Judged: 3 1 1 This was a scam based on falsified data... |
Judged: 3 1 1 It might seem that way but its only because its around 12-18 months that signs of autism are noticed in kids and vaccines are given at those ages. It's like saying cows milk causes autism. Most children are started on cows milk at that age but doesn't mean it causes autism. Now, that's not to say that some cases couldn't have been caused by vaccines it is possible. |
Winnipeg, Canada |
Judged: 4 4 2 Wrong. Wakefield was given whistle blower treatment. his findings were replicated before and after his study, but misinformation makes people as gullible as you belive anything they want. |
Winnipeg, Canada |
Judged: 4 3 3 For decades parents have said "after a series of vaccines our child was never the same again and regressed into autism". Government-Pharma's explanation? Its a coincidence. Those parents worldwide are not part of a worldwide conspiracy to just be difficult. Do a search of any Pharmaceutical company, product, vaccine with the word LAWSUIT and you'll see that these companies spend a large amount of time in court. Vaccine makers in the USA were being litigated out of business and only a government developed vaccine injury compensation plan saved them. Vaccines severely damage thousands each year, and there is no doubt about that. |
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Judged: 1 So thats the new buzzword for autism is it? Who made up that pile of horse sh!t i wonder? |
Glen Waverley, Australia |
The latest DSM has absorbed them all back under autism. Previously many wanted to be called Aspergers! |
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Judged: 3 2 2 Oh really. Conspiracy eh. You must be one of the anti-vaccine nuts... How do you explain the statement from the British Medical Journal? "We wish to make it clear that in this paper no causal link was established between (the) vaccine and autism, as the data were insufficient. However the possibility of such a link was raised, and consequent events have had major implications for public health. In view of this, we consider now is the appropriate time that we should together formally retract the interpretation placed upon these findings in the paper, according to precedent." |
Winnipeg, Canada |
Judged: 3 2 2 Why don't you actually read what it says? Wakefield never said he found a link, it was the parents who said after vaccination their children changed. They are retracting the interpretation. There is no evidence here, its a statement. Shows how easy it is to fool the public. Just make a vague statement that really says little, and the public says DUH..OK. |
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Judged: 3 3 3 It's a coincidence. Around the time the first vaccines are given children first develop coughs and flu and often get their first dose of anti-biotics. Current studies from Imperial College London indicate there may be an influence of changing gut flora from anti-biotics that cause some children pre-disposed to autism to develop symptoms. You may have watched the recent 4 corners program? there is no association with vaccines. |
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Judged: 2 2 2 Wakefield was not given whistle blower treatment and isn't it funny how anti vaxxers use that as an excuse for Wakefield's fraudulant study? Parents, such as the above anti vaxxer, is an exampled of a fooled person, and the motivation is a big pay-day. They support this fraud Wakefield and rely only on him, whose study only have 12 participants and no controls, and the study was done so those 12 parents could sue and get a pay day. That alone proves at least 12 parents were part of a conspiracy that led to world wide conspiracy just to be difficult. They are now termed 'anti vaxxers' with no evidence but Wakefield to support their unfounded claim. Anti vaxxers could care less Wakefield conducted painful evasive tests on them and almost killed the young boy within the study who was only 5 years old at the time of Wakefield's debunked study. |
Judged: 2 1 1 http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/side-effe... Includes lowered consciousness and permanent brain damage. This means that all vaccines cause some level of permanent brain damage. Let the good Eugenicist Elias tell you otherwise, he seems like such a respectable man. But he will be enjoying hot lead when the revolution occurs. Won't you buddy boy? You sicko. |
Judged: 2 1 1 Yes, it's a program from the top down to brain damage children to mould them into the new man - slave. As Bertrand Russel said in his book "The impacts of science on society" "Diet, injections, and injunctions will combine, from a very early age, to produce the sort of character and the sort of beliefs that the authorities consider desirable, and any serious criticism of the powers that be will become psychologically impossible" Elias is part of this sicko control freak criminal class and he will be put out of his misery through God, when the time comes. |
Judged: 2 1 1 Look forward to it demon. |
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Judged: 3 3 3 Fooking BEADY again, You black africoon, your parents were maids of the French masters. You have a problem with your own identity. If Mugabe is aware of this you would not even have access to Zimbabwe where most of your kins are still suffering under slavery of your own african nation. You have a real identity problem in Australia and no one like s you and you are the most hatred person on topix. Piss OFF Beady Le grand BATARD!!! |
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Judged: 1 1 1 According to the US government website you posted - A vaccine, like any medicine, is capable of causing serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions. The risk of MMR vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is "extremely small". Having said that I am intrigued by the statistics on MMVR that 1 in 5 babies will develop fever, 1 in 250 will develop seizures and 4 in 1000 000 develop brain damage. I was not previously aware the MMVR can risk brain seizure! always assumed it was inflammation and swelling followed by physiological reactions (not the brain!). Having said that the MMVR was not around when the autism outbreak started in the 1980s and 1990s. |
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Available in Totana, a tapa from the tapa trail
an olive, small egg, cherry tomato, spanish egg,crab, pepper and ham with a cream cheese middle.
try this at home or enjoy it as part of your tapa trail
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Tapa Trail
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Chef preparing tapas
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Tapa Trail
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Sardines on a garlic tomato paste, stuffed with ham and peppers
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Tapas bar
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Use the map in this album to take you on a tapa trail, you will not find all these bars without it.
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Public Park in the middle of Totana
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Totana Market
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Great selection by Spanish local vendors.
(2 votes)
Tapa Trail
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Stuffed Pepper with tuna, olives and pickles with toasted bread biscuits
(1 votes)
Tapa Trail
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(1 votes)
Public Park in the middle of Totana
260 views
(1 votes)
Tapa Trail
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A tapa available using the tapa trail map in this album
a corn kernal for a base, a mushroom with a bacon wrap and a king prawn on a skewer.
Deep fried.
(3 votes)
Tapa Trail
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Print this map to find all the tapa bars featured here
(2 votes)
What size of pottery are you looking for?
115 views
(1 votes)
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