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Lateral Communication between Stress Fiber Sarcomeres Facilitates a Local Remodeling Response Biophysical Journal, Volume 103, Issue 10, 21 November 2012, Pages 2082-2092 Laura M. Chapin, Elizabeth Blankman, Mark A. Smith, Yan-Ting Shiu and Mary C. Beckerle Abstract Actin stress fibers (SFs) are load-bearing and mechanosensitive structures. To our knowledge, the mechanisms that enable SFs to sense and respond to strain have not been fully defined. Acute local strain events can involve a twofold extension of a single SF sarcomere, but how these dramatic local events affect the overall SF architecture is not believed to be understood. Here we have investigated how SF architecture adjusts to episodes of local strain that occur in the cell center. Using fluorescently tagged zyxin to track the borders of sarcomeres, we characterize the dynamics of resting sarcomeres and strain-site sarcomeres. We find that sarcomeres flanking a strain site undergo rapid shortening that directly compensates for the strain-site extension, illustrating lateral communication of mechanical information along the length of a stress fiber. When a strain-site sarcomere extends asymmetrically, its adjacent sarcomeres exhibit a parallel asymmetric shortening response, illustrating that flanking sarcomeres respond to strain magnitude. After extension, strain-site sarcomeres become locations of new sarcomere addition, highlighting mechanical strain as a trigger of sarcomere addition and revealing a, to our knowledge, novel type of SF remodeling. Our findings provide evidence to suggest SF sarcomeres act as strain sensors and are interconnected to support communication of mechanical information. Abstract | Full Text | PDF (1326 kb) |
Half-Sarcomere Dynamics in Myofibrils during Activation and Relaxation Studied by Tracking Fluorescent Markers Biophysical Journal, Volume 90, Issue 2, 15 January 2006, Pages 514-530 Ivo A. Telley, Jachen Denoth, Edgar Stüssi, Gabriele Pfitzer and Robert Stehle Abstract To study the dynamics of individual half-sarcomeres in striated muscle contraction, myofibrils prepared from rabbit psoas muscle and left ventricles of guinea pig were immunostained with two conjugated antibody complexes consisting of a primary antibody against either α-actinin or myomesin and a secondary fluorescently labeled Fab-fragment. We simultaneously measured force kinetics and determined the positions of the Z-line and M-band signals by fluorescence video microscopy and sophisticated computer vision (tracking) algorithms. Upon calcium activation, sarcomeres and half-sarcomeres shortened nonuniformly. Shortening occurred first rapidly and exponentially during the force rise and then slowly during the force plateau. In psoas myofibrils, time-resolved displacements of the A-band in sarcomeres were observed, i.e., the two halves of individual sarcomeres behaved nonuniformly. Nonuniformity in length changes between the two halves of sarcomeres was comparable to that between two adjacent half-sarcomeres of neighboring sarcomeres. Sequential lengthening of half-sarcomeres was observed in cardiac myofibrils during the rapid phase of force relaxation. The independent dynamics of the halves in a sarcomere reveals the half-sarcomere as the functional unit rather than the structural unit, the sarcomere. The technique will facilitate the study of filament sliding within individual half-sarcomeres and the mechanics of intersegmental chemomechanical coupling in multisegmental striated muscles. Abstract | Full Text | PDF (842 kb) |
Force Kinetics and Individual Sarcomere Dynamics in Cardiac Myofibrils after Rapid Ca Changes Biophysical Journal, Volume 83, Issue 4, 1 October 2002, Pages 2152-2161 R. Stehle, M. Krüger and G. Pfitzer Abstract Kinetics of force development and relaxation after rapid application and removal of Ca2+ were measured by atomic force cantilevers on subcellular bundles of myofibrils prepared from guinea pig left ventricles. Changes in the structure of individual sarcomeres were simultaneously recorded by video microscopy. Upon Ca2+ application, force developed with an exponential rate constant kACT almost identical to kTR, the rate constant of force redevelopment measured during steady-state Ca2+ activation; this indicates that kACT reflects isometric cross-bridge turnover kinetics. The kinetics of force relaxation after sudden Ca2+ removal were markedly biphasic. An initial slow linear decline (rate constant kLIN) lasting for a time tLIN was abruptly followed by an ∼20 times faster exponential decay (rate constant kREL). kLIN is similar to kTR measured at low activating [Ca2+], indicating that kLIN reflects isometric cross-bridge turnover kinetics under relaxed-like conditions (see also Tesi et al., 2002. Biophys. J. 83:2142–2151). Video microscopy revealed the following: invariably at tLIN a single sarcomere suddenly lengthened and returned to a relaxed-type structure. Originating from this sarcomere, structural relaxation propagated from one sarcomere to the next. Propagated sarcomeric relaxation, along with effects of stretch and Pi on relaxation kinetics, supports an intersarcomeric chemomechanical coupling mechanism for rapid striated muscle relaxation in which cross-bridges conserve chemical energy by strain-induced rebinding of Pi. Abstract | Full Text | PDF (408 kb) |
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Biophysical Journal, Volume 37, Issue 2, 475-487, 1 February 1982
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M.M. Judy, V. Summerour, T. LeConey, R.L. Roa and G.H. Templeton
A theoretical discussion is presented that describes the diffraction on monochromatic light by a three-dimensional sarcomere array having the following properties. The basic repetitive diffracting unit is the sarcomere. The contiguous arrangement of physically attached serial sarcomeres in the myofibril is contained within the model so that relative position of sarcomeres depend upon the lengths of intervening ones. Sarcomere length is described by a distribution function. This function may be discrete or continuous and contain one or more subpopulations. Two arrangements of sarcomeres are considered: (a) when sarcomeres of different lengths are arranged randomly in myofibrils the amplitude and width of mth order (m greater than or equal to 1) peaks and associated secondary diffraction maxima decrease and increase monotonically, respectively, as the standard deviation of the length distribution increases. No subpeaks are present regardless of the number of subpopulations within the distribution function. This behavior is shown to follow from the dependence of sarcomere position on the length of intervening sarcomeres. (b) When sarcomeres belonging to the same length subpopulation are arranged in serial contiguous fashion to form domains and more than one length subpopulation is present, then mth order diffraction peaks split to form subpeaks. The theoretical basis for this behavior is developed for the first time and may explain the subpeaks evident in diffraction patterns from cardiac and skeletal muscle.

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Tuesday afternoon, the Bush administration back peddled from the Terrorist Futures Market idea under fire from Senators from both sides and ridicule from news media. You should know this plan was not a concept or abstract study. It was scheduled to start on Thursday with the registration of investors. It was considered a good project by the Bush administration. Just nuts. I notice today that FoxNews has avoided the topic. Conservative talking heads won't go near this one. Our old friend Admiral Poindexter is head of the Pentagon group that hatched this idea. They will now start work on their next idea, whatever that may be.Related Links:
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Gift plants in pots. Bypass crowded malls and head to nurseries this month for plants that the gardeners on your list can enjoy long after the holidays. For an edible treat, tie a bow around a dwarf citrus tree or a cluster of strawberry plants. For something in bloom, choose a camellia, Christmas cactus, cymbidium, kalanchoe, or moth orchid.
Bare-root roses. Sunset climate zones 7-9, 14-17: For best selection, shop for bare-root roses this month. Two new varieties to try are 'Orchard's Pride', a hybrid tea that grows 4 feet tall and bears ivory and pink blooms; and 'Sweet San Carlos', a compact floribunda with clusters of fragrant, semidouble magenta flowers. Both were commissioned by San Jose-based Orchard Supply Hardware (OSH) to celebrate its 75th anniversary and will be available later this month (around Christmas) at all OSH locations throughout California. If you want roses for cutting, try floribundas or hybrid teas. For small spaces or containers, choose varieties that stay compact, such as 'Sunsprite' or 'China Doll'. If you can't find what you're looking for at local nurseries, try a mail-order source such as Petaluma Rose Company (877/738-2586) or Regan Nursery (510/797-3222).
Bulbs. Zones 7-9, 14-17: December's not too late to plant bulbs such as tulips that have already been prechilled for 6 weeks. Unchilled tulip blooms may be smaller, and bloom on slightly shorter stems.
Camellias. Zones 7-9, 14-17: Camellia sasanqua and early-flowering varieties of C. japonica are blooming, making now a good time to choose them for flower color. Sasanquas tolerate more sun than japonicas, and they make good espaliers, groundcovers, informal hedges, and container plants. White 'Setsugekka' and red 'Yuletide' are upright growers. White-and-pink 'Hana Jiman' has open growth; deep pink 'Tanya' is a good groundcover. Use japonicas singly, as accents, or train them against a fence or wall as espaliers. Look for 'Alba Plena', 'Daikagura', 'Debutante', 'Elegans', and 'Wildfire'.
Cyclamen. For winter color in containers and garden beds, stock up on cyclamen. Flowers come in a rainbow of colors ― from bright pink and coral to lavender, red, and white ― some with ruffled petals. Give cyclamen a spot that gets part shade or morning or late-afternoon sun. To plant, set crowns (base of plants) slightly higher than the surrounding soil. If possible, protect blooms from rain, which causes spotting on petals. Zones 1-2: Grow cyclamen in a cool bright location indoors.
Hellebore. Distinctive blooms in shades of pale lime, burgundy, pink, and white add much-needed color to the winter and early-spring garden. Plant in well-drained soil in shade or part shade. Shop locally or order online from Big Dipper Farm (360/886-8133).
Living Christmas trees. In December, most nurseries sell a wider than usual range of conifers suitable for growing in containers as living Christmas trees. Choices include Colorado blue spruce, deodar cedar, Douglas fir, pines, and redwood. Before bringing a potted tree indoors, water it thoroughly and hose off the foliage. Once indoors, set the pot on a waterproof saucer in a cool, bright location away from heat sources. Check soil moisture daily and water as needed; keep the tree indoors no longer than 10 days. Then plant outdoors or transplant into a larger container.
Adjust irrigation. Zones 7-9, 14-17: Winter rains can be unpredictable. If they're light, continue to irrigate plants when the soil dries out. Also frequently check containers and plants growing under eaves where rain doesn't reach to make sure they're getting enough water. If rains are adequate, turn off the irrigation system's automatic controller (or install a rain shutoff to do it for you).
Keep cut Christmas trees fresh. For the freshest tree, look for one that is stored in water at the Christmas tree lot. After you get it home, remove an inch off the bottom of the trunk with a saw, place the trunk in a bucket of water, and store the tree outdoors in a shady area overnight. Before setting the tree in a stand, saw another inch off the bottom (you may need to remove some branches, if they start low on the trunk). Use a stand with a large reservoir, and keep the reservoir full (check it daily the first week).
Protect citrus. Zones 7-9, 14-17: Young trees are more prone to frost damage than older trees. Also, immature fruits up to ½ inch in diameter are damaged at higher temperatures (around 30°) than larger, ripe grapefruit, lemons, mandarins, and oranges, which can tolerate temperatures down to 26° for short periods. If a heavy freeze is predicted, cover citrus trees with burlap draped over stakes, if possible; keep the fabric from touching the leaves or fruits.
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There are some provocative parallels between the communications changes enabled by networked computers and those enabled by the printing press in its early days. Each defining technology represents an important breakthrough in the ability of humans to communicate with each other; each enables important changes in how we preserve, update and disseminate knowledge; how we retrieve knowledge; the ownership of knowledge; and how we acquire knowledge. The printing press era was dominated by unintended consequences of applications of the technology and we are already seeing the dominance of unintended consequences in some areas of networked computers. Despite the strength of the parallels between the two eras, it would be unwarranted to conclude that the network era will progress as did the printing press era. However, the strength of the parallels does suggest that: 1) networked computers could produce profound cultural changes in our time, 2) unintended consequences are not only possible but likely to upset conventional extrapolations of current trends (or even historical parallels), and 3) the changes could take decades to see clearly.
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Gov. David Paterson signed the Violence Against Nurses bill (A3103-A / S4018-A) into law on Aug. 14, making it a felony to assault a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) while on duty.
This important legislation recognizes the inherent dangers that nurses face as a result of simply reporting to work each day. For far too long, enduring the violent acts of gang members, drug or alcohol abusers, trauma patients, mentally ill patients and distraught family members was considered "just part of the job."
For NYSNA member Fatima Saint-Vil, of Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, the law comes too late to bring her attacker to justice, but she is thankful that others will now be protected. Saint-Vil was assaulted in the emergency department on the night of June 15, 2010 by a patient who was alert and oriented, not intoxicated and had no past psychiatric background. The assault was unprovoked and occurred when Saint-Vil was attempting to provide patient care. The police were notified, but no action was taken other than filing a harassment form.
Saint-Vil said she felt saddened by the incident, but rather than adopt a "Why me?" attitude, she instead felt compelled to act. She wrote an impassioned letter to Governor Paterson to tell her story and accompanied the letter with a petition of 150 signatures from fellow nurses, imploring the Governor to sign the bill. She said that as she collected the signatures, many nurses told her that they had been assaulted, but had not bothered to report it because they knew little or no action would be taken on their behalf. While this information is disheartening, Saint-Vil, wants nurses to know that violence is "not part of the job and they should come forward."
She says that the law means that nurses can feel more protected against assault and expect law enforcement to act. When police failed to respond properly to her incident, she said it caused feelings of anger and resentment on her unit. Saint-Vil reports that nursing management for the facility has since had several meetings with the local precinct and that a representative from the police department is scheduled to visit the facility to speak with the nurses about how to handle and report acts of violence while on the job.
The law protects all RNs and LPNs while on duty and includes all departments, not just the emergency department. This inclusion is critical for the nurse who is forced to work alone due to short-staffing, or covers the night shift and arrives or leaves work during hours of darkness.
"Providing for a felony charge against those who assault an RN or LPN at work will encourage employers to take action to address violence that occurs in the workplace and signals to nurses that it's time to speak up about the violence they experience on the job," said Tina Gerardi, NYSNA CEO. "Any deterrent that encourages a potential attacker to think before they assault a nurse on duty is a positive step towards increased safety for everyone."


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Supreme Court offers a tad bit of patent relief
Not so fast there patent Pete.. The Supremes stood in chorus today and belted out a tune to many a tech startup's ear. In today's ruling, the court said that tests used by the Federal Circuit court of Appeals -- the bench responsible for straightening out patent messes -- aren't strong enough. Putting a stronger emphasis on the test of whether a "person having ordinary skill in the art" would find the patented idea an obvious leap or an extraordinary one. It's hard to say yet how much of an impact this ruling will have on the tech sector but, it's certainly a step in the right direction.
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Well, it's better than Brett Ratner Day.Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally Heyman has issued a proclamation officially recognizing June 5 as "Michael Bay Day." Yes, Michael Bay the director of Bad Boys, Transformers, and the upcoming Pain and Gain.Unfortunately, the day will probably not be celebr ... More >>
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Jon Pernell Roberts, the megasmuggler featured in the documentary Cocaine Cowboys, has died at the age of 63. Film company Rakontur's Billy Corben tweeted yesterday: "Just got word that Jon Roberts from Cocaine Cowboys passed away. Thankful he gave us the opportunity to tell his story." And the ... More >>
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DJ Le Spam, AKA Adam Yeomanson.There are certain things that are quintessentially Miami, like cafecitos at a board meeting and a doctor sporting a guayabera. Now add Rakontur Media Studio's rapidly expanding library of South Florida-focused documentaries to that running list. For over a decade, ... More >>
Despite The U, Rakontur's documentary on Miami Hurricane's football during the '80s, being a critical and ratings smash and one of the best films in ESPN's lauded "30 for 30" series, director Billy Corben has put plans for a sequel on hold. The news comes after the University of Miami apparently de ... More >>
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Two years ago two University of Miami students filmed a documentary re-enacting the last days of former city commissioner Art Teele Jr.'s life. After making the rounds on the festival circuit, the documentary, Miami Noir, will air on Miami PBS in July, but it is now entirely online up at doc site ... More >>
Harry Emilio Gottlieb knows cinema!Who knew that Harry Emilio Gottlieb, a prolific writer of letters to the editor denouncing cronyism, was a Hollywood wheeler-dealer?Why else would he get a $63,000-a-year gig as the man in charge of Miami's film and cultural affairs office? It couldn't possibly ... More >>
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Can Mark Trumbo Really Play Third Base?
With the roster more or less set for the Angels, it is time to focus on some more detailed issues, like how said roster is going to fit together. There may not be a more pressing issue than what to do with Mark Trumbo. Specifically, can the big man handle a transition from first base to third base?
Scouts seem to think the Angels would be better off sticking a pole in the ground by third and hoping a ball hits it.
Sabermetricians like ESPN's Mark Simon believe they have statistical evidence that shows that Trumbo will not only fail to suck at third base, but even possibly be something of a defensive asset.
And the Angels must think it is a good idea otherwise they wouldn't be giving it a try in the first place, right?
Me, I just want to see Trumbo give it a go. If it works out, great, because his power bat gets to stay in the lineup. If it doesn't, it figures to be such an epic catastrophe that I am considering buying an external hard drive for my DVR so that I can store all the blooper reel videos in perpetuity.
Surely it means something that when I searched Google for a picture of Trumbo fielding to use in this post, I had to go to the third page of results to find one, no?
The thing about it is nobody knows what to expect, not even Trumbo himself. As such, I see no other option than to crowdsource this conundrum, so have at it MWaHers (oh, by the way, I am trying to think of a nickname for the loyal readers of this blog, MWaHers is terrible but everything else I come up with is based on the word "monkey" and sounds mildly racist and/or sexual, somebody give me a better idea).
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This week the Games handily fend off the challenge from the WWE, though the later remains in the top 5. The Games reached #1 by a huge margin, probably the widest yet seen when all 8+ of the various terms used to search were added together. I do that regularly, though in this case a top 10 list of basically the same entry repeated with different names may have been an amusing diversion. Have maintain some standards, though. The remainder of the top 5 include the usual suspects, capped off by the esteemed Mr. Bieber.
With the loss of the Super Bowl and the All-Star Game, the lower 5 gets mixed up a bit. Starting off is a newcomer to the list but hardly to the concert-going public: Elton John. He's been on tour solo and playing some dates with fellow "pianoman" Billy Joel over the past few months. Both fine choices in pop piano, though Hornsby was always my favorite, at least back when was playing pop piano.
Monster Jam returns to the list after being absent, and rounding things out is the SEC Basketball Tournament. The SEC is always one of the most popular conferences as far as championships are concerned. TicketCity has tickets to all the major conference tournaments, SEC included. All these are merely the appetizers to the main course, March Madness itself and the run-up to the Final Four.
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The times sound excieting. I'm enjoying reading your blog,hope everythings fine , miss haveing you and Tuliea here. Haven't seen much of the kids but VV is fine. I will continue to read talk to u later!
I have died and gone to heaven… One of my all-time sheroes has taken up blogging?! And she's blogging about her return to the stage?! (Seriously, pinch me…and I'm not one to gush.) So very happy to have found your blog. Now if we can just get you on Twitter… Blessings and peace to you. P.S. And break a leg.
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The O'Neill is a beautiful theatre and you are so lucky to have it as a home for the next several months.
I just found out about your blog and have been reading it and just wanted you to know that all of us (actors) go through the same things that you're going through (we just usually have a smaller venue and prfile). I think your father would be proud that you've returned to the stage and I know that you will kick ass in this production. Moises creates a whole tapestry, as you've said, and having seen his work and having friends who have worked with him, I know you are in good hands. Enjoy the tech (I always do for some reason) and allow yourself to play and fill the space and you will more than do justice to your father's memory, your past and present and the theatre world itself.
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OMG, that rock was such a cool gift.
Really enjoying reading about your life and your new adventures. I find everything you do so inspiring and it is keeping me going while i continue my daily job search. Much love Kx
Been a fan for years. Fascinating reading as you move in to the 'prime' time. Thank you for sharing!
Been a fan since the first time I saw Tall Story on TV. That movie is the reason I went to college. We almost collided in the halls of CNN once. Read your book now I get to read more, GREAT!
That sounds like one profound and inteligent young woman. I am sure you are an inspiration to her.
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You mentioned Barbara Dane in your last book. Barbara is a lady who is continuing the struggle for peace just like you and I admire her a lot. Do you stay in touch with Barbara.
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Red Velvet cupcakes! My absolute favorite. Next time you are in DC, there's a place called georgetown cupcake that makes pretty good ones (not as good as magnolia, but pretty good!)
That sounds like such an Eve Ensler gift! Reading about it made me laugh
Yes! That was Sandy's dressing room, looking unchanged!
She would nap on the small sofa in the antechamber while I lay on the floor and did my 10th grade geometry homework! Yes to red velvet cupcakes!
Loving your blog and your work esp. "Stanley and Iris", "Electric Horseman", "Klute", "On Golden Pond" and on and on …..much love…
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Men's DI-AA Top 25, Oct. 24, 2011 |
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There's very little movement in this week's Top 25, because there were little-to-no surprises across the country. St. Bonaventure continues to beat the inferior teams in the Empire West, but they haven't ascended much in our rankings. That's because last year's winner of the New York State Conference, Buffalo, didn't do much to pump up the area's reputation. The Bonnies are going to have to prove they deserve higher billing by beating better teams. Same goes for Stony Brook, who are sitting atop the Empire East.


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New Town Killers Movie Review
Feb 17 2009
By Richard Mooney
Written and directed by Richard Jobson
Starring Dougray Scott, Alistair McKenzie and James Anthony Pearson
Hidden gems are, I'm told, a very hard thing to find at film festivals. So being my first time at any sort of film festival I wasn't expecting to find any sort of gem at the Glasgow Film Festival last night. I didn't.
I found a Scottish diamond.
New Town Killers, due for general release in June, premiered at the Glasgow Film Theatre last night and was shown to an audience attending by invite-only.
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Shot over a period of 5 weeks and costing around £600k to make, Richard Jobson's latest effort tells the story of the young, unemployed Sean McDonald (James Anthony Pearson) and his perilous attempts to get his sister Alice (Liz White) out of debt from the local Edinburgh mob.
Two private bankers (Scott and MacKenzie) offer Sean the chance to clear his sister's debt on the condition that he can hide from them for 12 hours. Sean accepts the offer and soon realises it's a tragic game of life and death that the bankers will stop at nothing to win.
Written before the credit crunch struck last year, the film's plot is an extreme parable of the world financial crisis- evil bankers picking off the poor one-by-one with the incentive of cash, simply because they can.
Dougray Scott's malevolent presence helps flow the film forward and in a style similar to Ledger's Joker, Scott's character is shown as unrestrained chaos.
James Anthony Pearson is great on screen and shows a whole other side of his talents with the some of the stunts he took part in.
The Filthy Tongues and the Flykillers (who scored the film) kept moving the film forward with it's excellent soundtrack.
However props must go to Jobson and his technical crew. They have managed to create magic on a shoe-string budget and a film that is certain to become a cult classic of Scottish Cinema.
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I am trying to increase the maximum amount of memory available to Gephi on Ubuntu. The official Gephi help says this is how to do it:
On Linux, go into your application directory and then into the etc folder.
Edit the file with a text editor.
The proble is that I have no idea where "the application directory" for Gephi is.
I have installed Gephi as follows:
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:rockclimb/gephi-daily
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install gephi
and which gephi
But I cannot for the life of me find gephi.conf
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Claudio R. is a recent transplant to SF from NYC/Seattle. He was born in Massachusetts and studied classical violin from the age of 6. He attended Vassar College where he earned a degree in violin performance. During college he started playing the drumset because of his infatuation with Jazz. Claudio attended The New School for Jazz and contemporary music on drumset and studied with Chico Hamilton, Joe Chambers, Ari Hoenig and Peter Retzlaff.
During his fifteen years in NYC Claudio performed and toured in a variety of musical situations. He has performed/recorded with hip hop legend Slick Rick, Lauren Hill, Praswell (Fugees), hip hop pioneer Doug-e-fresh, Adam Duritz (counting Crowes), Jason Mraz, and Jazz greats John Hicks, and Gary Bartz. He toured with afro-pop band Chris Berry and Pangea, tropical chart-toppers Xtreme, southern soulful singer/songwriter Lipbone Redding, and indie rock band Jonny Lives. For ten years he was the house drummer for Freestyle Mondays, NYC's longest running hip hop open mic. In Seattle Claudio performed with pop band Richie Aldente, fusion group Gravity, electronica duo Fruit and Vegetable, and ran his own weekly jazz gig at Ballard's 418 Public House. He was also the house drummer at Robert Lang's recording studios.
Claudio taught basic musicianship and drumline in NYC public schools for six years. His teaching goals for drumset include establishing reliable technique that is useful in all styles, understanding differences and similarities between music styles, developing strong time and rhythm (through transcription and metronome games). Claudio is also adept at incorporating electronic elements in acoustic playing and can coach students on how to use programs such as Ableton Live in their setup for performances and as a practice tool.
Piano, Singing, Violin, Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Oboe, Saxophone, Songwriting, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba
•The styles I teach most often are jazz, classical and popular. Although I have studied many different genres, my specialties are saxophone and composition. I have studied with music teachers such as Anthony Braxton, Herb Pomeroy, Charlie Banacos, Jerry Bergonzi, Gary Burton, Joe Viola, Ken Pullig, John LaPorta, Hal Crook, James Newton and Ken Radnofsky.
•9/1997 – Present San Lorenzo (CA) Unified School District Independent Music Teacher 9/1990 11/1997 St. Felicitas School San
Leandro, CA St. John School Fiat School of Music Music Unlimited San
Lorenzo, CA Pinole, CA San Leandro, CA Provide individual and group
music instruction to people from age 3 to 99. Deliver instruction based
on Music Teachers National Association Certificate of Merit Curriculum
for Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet and Piano. Incorporate Jazz
Improvisation, Theory and Harmony lessons
• Listed in Who's Who Among International Professional Educators. • Listed in Who's Who in American Education • Listed in Who's Who Among American Women • Listed in Who's Who in America • Six Lessons published in • Recognition for Self-Assembly Method Instructional Design Theory • Published article in OnCUE, Journal of Computer Using Educators
• Krause Center of Innovation 2005-2006 EWYL Cohort Participant • Krause Center of Innovation 2006-2007 EWYL Fellows Participant • Iisme (Industry Initiatives for Science and Math Education) Fellow 2004: Intranet Web Designer at Applied Materials using Macromedia Dreamweaver and Contribute • Alameda County Representative to the CTAP Technology Leadership Academy at the Alameda County Office of Education (2000). Co-leader of Staff Development Program for Grade 4-8 Technology Integration • Taught University of Phoenix class for Technology Integration • IMTC class teacher in FrontPage and MS Paint • Member San Lorenzo Unified School District Ed Tech Committee and Lorenzo Manor Elementary Ed Tech Committee. • Past District Web Page Coordinator and FrontPage Trainer • Participant in Intel Teach to the Future training • Provide opportunities for children to meet Technology Standards• Incorporate technology into the curriculum using desktops and
wireless laptops, FL Studio, Cubasis VST 4.0, Music Ace, Band in a Box,
Finale Notepad, Silver Burdett MIDI Connection, Windows Movie Maker,
Microsoft Office Suite, recording and burning CDs, DVDs, etc. • Manage
a High School Computer Music Lab. • MarcoPolo trainer.• Teach Music Technology classes after school for the Gifted and Talented (GATE Program).
• Member Music Educators National Conference • Member Technology Institute for Music Educators. Lesson plan published on their Web Site. • Member California Music Educators and present music technology sessions for educators at the Bay Section Conferences.
• Deliver instruction in the area of the curriculum pertaining to National and District Music Standards. • Create and implement lesson plans, rubrics and assessments. • Organize and produce Winter and Spring Concerts. • Experience working with children with challenging behaviors and disabilities (Special Day Class and Continuation School).
• Provide children with learning experiences that promote their cognitive, social and emotional development. • Experience in teaching students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. • Communicate with parents. Handle record-keeping of grades and attendance. • Work cooperatively with other education professionals.
• Organize and produce Winter and Spring Recitals, including County Recitals for the National Guild of Piano Teachers. Communicate with parents. Handle advertising and record-keeping of tuition payments. Vice-President of the Alameda County Branch of the Music Teachers Association of California. Attend Board meetings and plan guest speakers Licensed Kindermusik instructor for children ages 18 mos. to 7 years. Students chosen for State and County Honors Recitals. Listed in National Honor Roll, National Guild of Piano Teachers; Member Music Teachers National Association. Taught Undergraduate Musicianship class as a Graduate Assistant at Mills College.
•Professional Freelance Musician 9/1984 12/1995 Boston, MA; Bay Area, CA Performed own compositions and others works in various styles in innumerable local venues and clubs such as The Oakland Museum, Yerba Buena Gardens, The Valencia Caf�, Trans America Building, the Marriott Hotel, as well as in Las Vegas. She have performed with musicians such as Vijay Iyer, Anthony Braxton, MC
Hammer, Luciana Souza, Lloyd Nibbs (Skatalites), Fred Lonberg-Holm,
Andy Borger (Norah Jones), Stuart Popejoy, Aaron Stewart, Sheila
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Cheezhee. CD Recording on Curious Pogos Records:Frederick Lonberg Holms Theory of Motion. Composed music on Sheila Sofians Animations Faith and Patience and Secret Rage. Won 15 awards in International and National Film Festivals. Broadcast on WHYY TV12 and WYBE TV35 Educational Stations. Honorable Mention in Composition: City of Oakland Creative Arts Fellowship. Live Performances on KPFA, KNBR and KALX radio stations.
•EDUCATION Ph.D. in Education (010/2013). Specialization in Professional Studies Capella University Teaching Credential: K-12 Single Subject Music 8/1999 Chapman University GPA 3.9 US-CA-Concord Master of Fine Arts degree in Electronic Music and Recording Media with an emphasis in Composition 5/1992 Mills College GPA 3.64 US-CA-Oakland Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Composition and Arranging 5/1987 Berklee College of Music US-CA-Boston GPA 3.59 Cum Laude
Began violin lessons at age 8.
At age 15 was accepted into the elite program at the School of Music in Odessa, Ukraine.
Continued on to one of the premier music Universities in the world: Kiev State Conservatory, where I received a Masters degree in Teaching and Performing arts.
Throughout my higher education I have held Violin Instructor positions first at the Kiev Music School and then at the Conservatory.
My Professional Career in Ukraine and USA includes performance with numerous symphony and chamber groups, such as Kiev Chamber Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Opera, San Jose Symphony.
I am passionate and dedicated to my Art which is reflected in my teaching style and in the results my students consistently achieve.
My ultimate goal as an instructor is to convey to my students the beauty of making music. I define success to be the ability to see the joy that playing for yourself and others brings to you and your audience.
Violin, Viola
My name is Kristen K. and I am an accomplished violinist and teacher from Lexington, Kentucky. I began my musical studies at age 7 and quickly discovered my passion and love for music. As a young musician, I attended numerous summer music festivals, participated in the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra. I was a winner of two concerto competitions, which gave me the opportunity to perform solos with the youth orchestra. I continued my studies at the University of Kentucky as a Violin Performance major and it was there that I discovered my love for teaching music! After completing my performance degree, I decided to also pursue a Bachelor's in Music Education. During my college career, I served as a teaching assistant in the University of Kentucky String Project, I taught group and private lessons at several local middle and high schools, and also maintained my own private violin and viola studio. I was also awarded the McCracken Scholarship Award for Excellence in Music Education. The most rewarding part of teaching has been seeing my students continually improve and reach their goals!
In addition to teaching, I also am an avid performer. I have been a member of the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra for 7 years and was a member of the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. I perform as a soloist, in chamber groups, and in orchestras regularly at various events and concerts. In the past few years I have attended international chamber music festivals in Prague, Czech Republic and in Lucca, Italy. I have also had the opportunity to perform with some of the world's most renowned musicians including Itzhak Perlman, Midori, and Gil Shaham in additional to performing in the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. and in Carnegie Hall in New York City. Studying music has provided me with many wonderful opportunities to learn and to grow. It is my goal to help students really love and enjoy playing music and develop the skills that allow us to share the magic of beautiful sound. Maintaining a high level of mastery as well as continuing to learn about the art of teaching are fundamentally equal and of highest priority for me. Through teaching music, I hope to inspire students and help them reach their potential.
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My name is Elyse A., and I am passionate about performing and teaching music. Originally from Colorado, I completed my BM in performance at the University of Denver's Lamont school of music. I now hold an MM in performance from the San Francisco Conservatory. I have been teaching private violin and viola lessons for the past 6 years, and I continue to love it more and more!
In the last 17 years that I have been playing, I have performed all over the country and in some of the world's greatest concert halls, including; Carnegie Hall, The Sydney Opera House, the Berlin Phillharmonie and Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco. I've also participated in many summer festivals and programs, including The Quartet Program and the Bowdoin International Music Festival.
I absolutely love chamber music and play regularly with The Underground String Quartet, and the violin and guitar duo Six by Four.
Aside from classical music, I also enjoy playing jazz and pop. Recent projects include recording and performing with the Robin Yukiko Band.
I am currently accepting children ages 4-17, and adult women of all ages.
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Little River Turnpike Shell station burglarized
October 21, 2011 - 09:00 am
Fairfax County Police are investigating the burglary of another Shell station in Alexandria.
Authorities say that the Shell Gas station at 6500 Little River Turnpike in Alexandria was the target of a burglary attempt. A glass front door was smashed.
The burglary attempt came just a week after police released video of another Shell station, located only a few miles away near the intersection of Edsall Road and Van Dorn Street, being robbed by masked gunmen.
The investigation is ongoing.
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