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The CIOMP OSA Student Chapter welcomes several new members to the chapter.
Students listen intently at a CIOMP chapter recruitment event.
In addition to lectures and meetings, the Central Carolina CC OSA Student Chapter will host Friday raffles to engage members and keep up excitement in the chapter.
Chapter President Al Delong and Vice President Alex Voytik share their appreciation for OSA.
A recruitment contest winner, the Griffith University OSA Student Chapter has demonstrated excellence in membership.
The Grupo de Óptica de los Andes (Universidad de los Andes) doubled its membership and holds each member responsible for planning at least one meeting so that all members can gain that experience.
Members of the Grupo de Óptica de los Andes chapter give a talk during the meeting.
The Indian School of Mines OSA Student Chapter which was recently chartered in 2013 receives an honorable mention in this contest for their excellence in recruitment. The officers have a full schedule planned for this year with a poster competition, lecture, and youth education outreach event.
The Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences OSA Student Chapter has an event planned each month this year including four education outreach events. Check out their video where a chapter member shares an education outreach demonstration.
The KAUST OSA Student Chapter hosted a software workshop series this March to help chapter members with professional development.
The Monash University OSA Student Chapter has an upcoming Introduction to Latex activity, undergraduate networking event and a Laser tag social event coming up. OSA Student Memberships were prizes at their April Welcome Event.
The Naples (Università degli Studi di Napoli) OSA Student Chapter knows how to make optics fun. I'd recommend visiting them with a joint-activity grant.
The Naples chapter teaches us the basics of optics without using words.
One of the winning chapters, the Nanjing University OSA Student Chapter demonstrated excellence in recruiting as well as chapter programming.
Nanjing University chapter members play games to test their knowledge and skills against each other.
The Research Center in Optics (CIO) OSA/SPIE Student Chapter has recruited many new members who will be taking part in a full schedule of professional development, youth education outreach and social activities.
Chapter officers give an overview of chapter activities and share their excitement for the activities they are involved in.
After holding the 1st International School and Conference "Saint-Petersburg OPEN 2014, the Saint-Petersburg Academic University of Russian Academy of Sciences OSA Student Chapter is not taking a break- they have several lectures and events right around the corner and a full schedule for the fall.
Many attendees gathered for the "Saint-Petersburg OPEN 2014."
As always, the Stanford Optical Society (Stanford University OSA Student Chapter) demonstrates excellence in recruiting and programming with several lectures each month along with professional development and social activities.
A winning chapter, the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv OSA Student Chapter has doubled its membership and planned many activities for the upcoming year including a laser chess championship.
The Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv chapter gives an overview of the goals of their chapter.
The Tokyo Medical and Dental University OSA Student Chapter hosts several lectures each month though still makes time to honor active chapter members with a send-off.
The TMDU chapter poses with the chapter flag.
The newly revived Universidad Central de Venezuela OSA Student Chapter has kicked off 2014 with professional development and lab tours, but we are most excited to get pictures of their upcoming "Laser Battle" where they will compete with a game built in their own lab.
The University of Oregon OSA Student Chapter has new members and many activities planned for 2014.
The University of Rochester OSA Student Chapter has had a busy spring semester with many outreach and professional development activities.
The Rochester chapter members share why they are proud to be OSA Student Members affiliated with a chapter.
After nearly all members graduated the Xidian University OSA Student Chapter has recruited more members than ever before.
The Zhejiang University OSA Student Chapter will host a variety of activities including education outreach for disabled children and joint-activities with nearby chapters.
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Susie Chung, Civil Engineering MSE Student, works in the Phoenix Memorial Laboratory on October 10, 2013. It is located on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Picture received Oct. 11, 2013 from the University. Photo: Joseph Xu, Michigan Engineering Communications & Marketing www.engin.umich.edu / Joseph Xu/University of Michigan
It was easy to make the case during our recent visit with reporters in New York that Michigans University Research Corridor (URC) holds a significant place among eight university innovation clusters helping boost the national economy and improve lives through research.
The URC composed of Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University ranks second in an Innovation Power Ranking that examines R&D spending, research commercialization and talent production. The ranking is included in the seventh annual URC Economic Impact Report released in January that compared Michigans URC to seven peer clusters in six states, including North Carolinas Research Triangle Park, Californias Innovation Hubs and Massachusetts Route 128 Corridor.
In striving to educate students, attract talented workers to Michigan, support innovation and encourage the transfer of technology to the private sector, our institutions are making a difference in Michigan and especially in Detroit, where the URC universities are deeply involved in assisting the citys resurgence. The presidents conveyed this message to the New York media outlets.
The URCs economic impact is felt far beyond just the communities where we have our campuses. With nearly 600,000 URC alumni living in Michigan, the state benefits from their higher income related to their university degrees. It also benefits from student spending, since nearly a quarter of all higher education students in Michigan last year attended one of the three URC universities.
The new report, prepared by East Lansing, Mich.-based Anderson Economic Group (AEG), shows the URC universities conferred nearly 33,000 graduate and undergraduate degrees in 2012, more than any other university innovation clusters the URC has benchmarked itself against since 2007. The URC also granted the most medical degrees and ranked second in high-demand degrees overall.
But the three universities do more than just ready tens of thousands of students for todays jobs. They also accounted for 93% of academic research in the state in fiscal year 2012, with research and development spending rising to nearly $2.1 billion, a 48% increase over the past five years. The URC universities have continued to commercialize their research through patents and start-up companies, cultivating 163 start-up companies since 2002.
The report also shows:
■ The URC contributed $16.6 billion in state economic activity in fiscal year 2012. Activity attributable to the URC boosted state tax revenue by $449 million that year, an increase of $98 million over FY 2006.
■ The URC was responsible in 2012 for more than 66,000 direct and indirect jobs statewide, with the impact being felt in regions ranging from the Upper Peninsula to Michigans southern border with Indiana and Ohio.
We continue to find more ways that we can commercialize the work being done on our campuses, either through patents or by creating new startup companies. Were also giving our faculty, students and alumni a growing array of tools to become entrepreneurs.
We know the URC stacks up well against peer university innovation clusters nationwide, leading in some measures and competing aggressively to catch and exceed those in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas. We believe thats being recognized in the administrations proposal to increase higher education spending by 6.1% in the coming budget year.
Were working to make Michigan a national leader in innovation and developing talent, giving the state and taxpayers a strong return on their investment in Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University.
Lou Anna K. Simon is president of Michigan State University; Mary Sue Coleman is president of the University of Michigan; and M. Roy Wilson is president of Wayne State University.


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The Northeast Document Conservation Center reports that they've recorded one hundred of the two hundred and fifty cylinders in the Flanders Ballad Collection. Quite a milestone! See the recording system at work and listen to the hundredth cylinder in the NEDCC blog post here! Take a look at some of the previous posts to learn more about this new sound scanning technology.
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The Transportation Security Administration recently started its TSA Pre-Check program at Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
Eligible passengers traveling on Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest, United Airlines and US Airways can now go through expedited screening lines, according to a Friday TSA press release.
TSA Pre-Check allows pre-approved travelers to go through select screening lanes while wearing their shoes, light outerwear and belt during screening, keep laptops in their cases and their compliant liquids/gels bag in a carry-on.
Passengers who are eligible for TSA Pre-Check include U.S. citizens who are members of frequent traveler programs invited by participating airlines, U.S. citizens who are members of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler program, Canadian citizens who are members of CBP's NEXUS program and passengers traveling on a participating airline who TSA proactively prescreens using its Secure Flight system.
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The Sheboygan County Interfaith Organization will sponsor the Winter Farmers Market, held at First Congregational Church UCC, 310 Bluff Ave., for the seventh year.
Market dates are as follows: Nov. 2, Nov. 16, Dec. 7, Dec. 21, Jan. 4, Jan. 18, Feb. 1, Feb. 15, March 1, March 15, April 5, April 19, May 3 and May 17. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.
Many local vendors offer a variety of farm-related items at the market, including grass-fed beef, poultry, pork, lamb, eggs and fresh vegetables. Apple orchards feature apples, syrup and honey; there are several local bakers involved, and ethnic food options available.
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I have a Janome DC2007 and I have loved it! This summer though I went from an occasional sewer to an almost everyday sewer. I made a dress and have made about 15 purses that I am selling. A customer had a great idea that I could put my name on the purse strap. What a great idea! So now I would like a machine that has more stitch options and an alphabet. I don't want a full on embroidery machine thought.
Also, I have a cap of $600 to spend. Do you experts have any ideas?
There are a lot of sewing machines with built in lettering most will be 7mm, the limit of the machine needle plate. A full embroidery machine has a hoop to hold fabric and allows lettering to be 1"-2" inches, and many more styles. Look at Brother machines on their site for info/videos.
------Janome10001, Babylock ESG3, Brother ULT 2001, White 634D serger, Pfaff 1472, Singer featherweight, Singer 14T957Dc, Bernina FunLock 009DCC coverlock, Brother PQ1500S, Janome CP900.
I see you already have a Janome. How about a Janome DC5100? $599 and you can share your presser feet between the two machines.
Several things come to mind.
1. Many machines with alphabets come with an anemic set of BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS that have limited usefulness. A script or cursive typeface with lowercase letters might be more useful/
2. The larger the bight of the machine, the more impressive the letterform. A 5mm machine produces an anemic looking letter compared to a 9mm machine, which pales next to an embroidery machine.
3. The interface of the machine matters. You don't want to be looking up numerical codes. (185=A, 190=E...) and punching in codes to get letters.
4. Don't buy unless you can see a sample. Stitch pattern quality varies.
You might be better off with an embroidery machine. Alphabets are a good way to inflate the stitch count of ma machine-- (Wow, this machine has 1237 stitches!), but they aren't really that useful.
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Would you say my best bet is to go shopping? We have a tiny Bernina store in town. A little larger one 1 hour away.
There is supposedly a Janome store/quilt store 30 min away. I will check them out as well.
Thank you for the helpful information. I would for sure want to see exactly what the lettering looks like. Good idea.
I have never seen an embroidery machine so shopping will be a lot of fun, or extremely overwhelming ;)
Yes-- go shopping. Always the best option
Be prepared for Bernina sticker shock-- the entry level models are really stripped down.
While you are visiting the Bernina store you could check out the Bernettes also. I have never sewn on one but I have heard some great remarks about them and the way they sew. There are some reviews on this site that you could read.
I also agree with the Janome DC 5100 it would handle like your other Janome and it also has a DC motor which gives you extra power and penetration just like your 2007. HTH
I thought when I bought my Bernina with built in lettering that it meant I could sew nice looking names.
But no- that is called embroidering!
Any machine with letters just means your machine will arrange straight stitches into pathways that resemble a block capital letter.
If you practice you can do a much nicer looking job by using a zig zag stitch on any machine and sewing it into the pathway of a capital block letter.
I think what you are looking for may be a machine with built in embroidery letters. I got a Janome 350e to do that and was quite happy with it.
It is nice to be able to use my regular machine and keep sewing things while the other one was stitching out the letters.
So try out both options- machines with letter stitches and machines with embroidery letters before you decide.
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In May 2012, the Toledo Police Department proudly swore in its 59th class. Among those taking the oath to serve and protect were Lourdes students and criminal justice majors Mitchell Mielcarek and Michael Tucker.
Graduation was a special day for the 39 recruits who successfully completed training. "It was definitely a challenge but worth it," offers Michael. "Graduation was very fun. Each graduate was able to get a photo taken with the Chief of Police (Derrick Diggs) and with their family."
Always desiring to be a police officer since childhood, Michael adds, "I didn't want a boring or desk-type of job. At first, I wanted to be a US Marine but that scared my family so this was a happy medium."
Mitchell was also drawn to this type of service-oriented career. After serving four years in the U.S. Navy with two tours in Iraq as a Field Medic with the Marines, he chose to become a Toledo Police Officer. While he says his time in Iraq was "interesting," overall he finds both jobs "always provide something new; and we get to provide a valuable service."
Their future goals are similar. Both hope to eventually be members of the SWAT team. In addition, Michael looks forward to taking the sergeant's test when it becomes available and Mitch has plans to eventually become a member of the homicide detective bureau.


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Luke does really nice work, including making the 7D rain shells for Ruta Locura. The SilNylon shell he sells on his site is studier than 7D, but still comes in at a respectable weight. Pit zips? Yes. Full 2 way zipper? Yes. Waterproof zippers? Yes. 2 way adjustable hood? Yes. Adjustable waistband? Yes. We are talking about a fully featured durable shell with amazing venting options all for about 4.5 ounces! Take away some of the zippers, or downgrade to a less waterproof zipper in the pits and it just tops 4 ounces. Plus Luke will custom fit. Luke is awesome. I am surprised this guy is not talked about more often on this site.
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See photos at http://www.trailspace.com/gear/lukes-ultralite/silnylon-rain-shell/?review=33290A superb, truly waterproof and lightweight rain jacket. I had Luke add two hand pockets, adjustable wrist cuffs, and pit zips for venting and it still weighs only 5.1 ounces and stuffs into the stuff sack provided (or one of the pockets).Pros Waterproof Ventable Lightweight (5.1 oz with modifications) Compact Well-designed Well-constructed Luke will customize to your specs Waterproof zippersCons Pit zips not centered, located down sleeve from armpit Requires seam-sealingI've owned a couple different silnylon rain jackets over the years, but they all had two weaknesses that caused me to not wear them very much: condensation (lack of venting) and no hand pockets. I didn't like sacrificing comfort and convenience for what I felt was a minimal weight reduction. I'd read some positive reviews of Luke's products and after corresponding with him, I ordered a custom rain jacket with hand pockets, adjustable wrist cuffs, and pit zips for $148 which included shipping to Alaska. Luke was very easy to work with and receptive to what I wanted with this jacket.I am 5'8", 180 lbs., and size large fits the way I want a rain jacket to fit - generously cut with plenty of room for a fleece or puffy jacket underneath and allowing good air circulation as well as freedom of movement. The hood, hem, and cuff adjustability is excellent and allows me to cinch in tight for better waterproofness or loosely for air circulation.The base weight of Luke's silnylon jacket is 4.2 oz and with the added options, the jacket came in at only 5.1 oz which I feel is an excellent weight for a full-featured silnylon jacket. Stuffed into the provided silnylon stuff sack, the total package weights 5.4 oz and measures roughly 7.5x5.1.5 inches, but it could be compressed into a smaller package. I probably won't use the stuff sack; rather I'll just stuff the jacket in a pocket or into one of the hand pockets.The seams appear to be well sewn, but probably require seam-sealing around the neck and shoulder areas to guarantee no leaking in prolonged rain. I think I would have preferred taped seams, but that would increase the overall weight. I should have paid more attention to the pit zip placement; I would have preferred to have them centered in the armpit rather than running from the armpit down the sleeve, but this is a minor point. I think this jacket will serve me well in the rainy climate where I live. A previous reviewer was critical of the grommet opening in the back of the hood, so I will be paying close attention to see if it is a problem.I have rated the jacket four stars only because I have not field tested it; if it works as well as I think it will under field conditions, I will raise the rating.Here is the description from http://lukesultralite.com/products/raingearWeighing in at only 4.2oz (without pit zips) this is an extremely light and durable waterproof rain jacket. Made from 1.1oz waterproof-silicone impregnated rip-stop nylon. Has an attached hood with two adjustments around the face and for the brim to move back and forward. Lightweight elastic cuffs and an adjustable waist using 1/16 shock cord. The jacket uses a custom made #3 Ultralight 1-way Seperating YKK Waterproof zipper. Comes complete with a stuff sack and an integrated pocket to store the stuff sack while the jacket is in use. Size small available for women*New reinforced hood brim*Here is the breakdown of cost:SIlnylon Rain Shell - Size:L. Color: black1$79.00Pit-Zips $12.00adjustable wrists $10.00waterproof zippered pocket. (hand pocket location) 2@$20.00 each - $40.00Shipping/handling$5.00Total $146.00 USD
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Reverse burden of proof or reverse onus is a famous new term in Indonesia and usually used in the context of corruption eradication. A reverse onus (Omkering van het Bewijslat) said as a new pattern of proof because it means that the burden of proof is on the defendant. It is defendant whose the duty to prove that he/she is not committing a criminal act[1]. Typically, this provision concerns a shift in burden onto a defendant in either a criminal offence or tort claim. However, this essay will only focusing its critics on reverse onus implementation on criminal proceedings. This essay is made because of my concern in exagerrated media news about the effectivity of reverse onus in foreign country. Here are the reasons why reverse onus is improper to be applied in Indonesia:
Reverse Onus is Highly Susceptible for Human Rights Violation
To proof an accusation is the duty of the prosecutor, not the defendant[2]. Generally, the defendant in the proceedings will bear no legal burden at all in relation to the essential ingredients of the offence. The reasoning behind this is that all persons are entitled to a fair trial where the presumption of innocence is a fundamental right. It would be unfair to expect a person accused of a crime to disprove the accusation, with the result that if he fails to do so he faces conviction and punishment. Every human has the the right of fair trial, especially the defendants. Indonesian law said in the Criminal Procedural Law Act "Suspect or defendant is not burdened with the liability of proof burden[3]" It shows that Indonesian law applied the presumption of innocence principle[4], especially in the rules of evidence. Indonesian laws also adopt another several principles regarding defendant's rights of fair trial, such as the non self incrimination principle and beyond the reasonable doubt principle. Moreover, there is a right of the the defendant to remain silent. We also cannot deny that the burden on the prosecution in a criminal case requires a standard of proof that is 'beyond reasonable doubt'[5].
The supporters of reverse onus claimed that to overcome the extraordinary crimes like corruption, money laundrying, narcotics, or organized crime need the extraordinary measures too. But in my opinion, even in the "holy mission" of corruption eradication or other extraordinary crime, due process of law is important to make sure that defendant's rights is guaranteed. There are too much risks to implement a system which is highly susceptible for human rights violation in a country where the law enforcers don't fully understand and respect the human rights.
There is No Proof of Effectiveness of Reverse Onus From Foreign Countries
Until this day, there is only few countries had applied the reverse onus system in criminal proceedings. In America and UK, reverse onus had been seen as a violation of defendant's right of privilege against self discrimination as well as the constitutions itself. However, in very small number of cases reverse onus was applied, but only in tort claims in order to regain national assets, not in criminal proceedings. Reverse onus in criminal proceedings had only been used in few cases, such as Attorney General Of Hong Kong v Lee Kwang Kut and Attorney General of Hong Kong v Hui Kin Hong. In the later day, the judgment of the Privy Council delivered by Lord Woolf in Attorney-General of Hong Kong v. Lee Kwong-kut [1993] A.C. 951 strongly suggests that reverse onus cannot be applied[6].
Critics also came from South Africa, in S v Zuma and Others (supra), the Constitutional Court had to decide on whether the presumption contained in section 217(1)(b)(ii) of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, requiring an accused to prove that a confession was not freely and voluntarily made, violated the right to a fair trial as provided for in terms of sections 25(2), 25(3)(c) and 25(3)(d) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act 200 of 1993. In the end, The court held that the common law rules in respect to the burden of proving that a confession was made freely and voluntarily were an integral and essential part of the right to remain silent after arrest, the right not to be compelled to make a confession and the right not to be a compellable witness against oneself. A reversal of the onus of proof in these circumstances undermined all these rights and thus violated the right to a fair trial of an accused[7]. Another critic came from Viscount Sankey, judge from England. Viscount Sankey's 'golden thread' speech in Woolmington v DPP [1935] AC 462 is one of the most celebrated passages in English criminal law: 'No matter what the charge or where the trial, the principle that the prosecution must prove the guilt of the prisoner is part of the common law of England and no attempt to whittle it down can be entertained.[8]"
The Constitutional Court of South Africa also found that the State had not been able to show that the use of the ordinary common law rules relating to the burden of proof would make it impossible, unduly burdensome or impair the administration of justice, for the State to discharge the onus of proof as normally required in terms of the common law by proving that a confession was freely and voluntarily made[9]. The statements above prove that the countries has ever applied a reverse onus can not even prove the effectiveness of this method. So, in my opinion, implementing reverse onus is an irresponsible action, especially when reverse onus is highly susceptible for defendant's rights violation.
Form of Despair
In Indonesia, reverse onus said to be a solution for corruption eradication. I must admit corruption has been a ultimate constraint for Indonesia to achieve its goals as a big nation. Corruption level in Indonesia is relatively high. According to Transparency International, Corruption Perception Index score for Indonesia in 2010 is 2,8. This score is worse than neighbour countries such as Singapore (9,3), Brunei (5.5), Malaysia (4.4), and Thailand (3.5). Corruption which has become a widespread infection for this country and made the people frustate about it. So they're trying nearly everything to eliminate this infection. I'm a corruption hater and I have a dream that someday Indonesia will be corruption free, but I don't think reverse onus is the definite answer for corruption problem. Reverse onus was made because of prosecutor's knowledge limitation in economics and etc in proofing corruption cases. In my opinion, it will be better to increase prosecutor skills and knowledges rather than implementing reverse onus. The reasons is clear and has been written above. Reverse onus is highly susceptible for defendant's rights violation and there is no evidence of reverse onus effectiveness in reducing corruptions. So, I think that desperate move (reverse onus) shall not be implemented in Indonesia.
[1] Rufianus Hotmaulana, Perlindungan Terhadap Hak-Hak Tersangka/Terdakwa atas Penerapan Beban Pembuktian Terbalik, Paper on Reverse Onus Forum Group Discussion held by Indonesian Police Headquaters, March 10th 2011, Borobudur Hotel, Jakarta.
[2] According to Indonesian Criminal Procedural Law Act No. 8 of 1981, art 137.
[3]Indonesia, Criminal Procedural Law Act, Act No. 8 of 1981, art 66.
[4] This principle is also represented in 1999 Human Rights Act art 18 and International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights art 14 par (2).
[5] The legal burden of proof in any proceedings relates to particular facts in issue.
[6] Judgments – Regina v. Director of Public Prosecutions Ex Parte Kebeline and Others (On Appeal From a Divisional Court of The Queens Bench Division), http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld199899/ldjudgmt/jd991028/kabel-2.htm accessed on 3/18/2011 12:41
[7] GK Goldswain, The Application And Constitutionality Of The So Called "Reverse" Onus Of Proof Provisions And Presumptions In The Income Tax Act: The Revenue's Unfair Advantage, Meditari Accountancy Research Vol. 17 No. 2, 2009 : 63-64.
[8] Spencer, Burden and Standard of Proof; Presumptions, page 9. http://www.oup.com/uk/orc/bin/qanda/sample_chapters/spencer_ch02.pdf
[9] Ibid, GK Goldswain, page 64


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|Insulin, glucagon, and leptin in critically ill foals.
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|Background: Endocrine dysregulation of hormones of energy metabolism is well documented in critically ill humans, but limited information exists in septic foals. The purpose of this study was to provide information on the hormonal response to energy metabolism in critically ill foals, focusing on insulin, glucagon, and leptin. Hypothesis: Concentrations of insulin, glucagon, leptin, and triglycerides will be higher, whereas glucose concentration will be lower in septic foals than in healthy and sick nonseptic foals. The magnitude of these differences will be associated with severity of disease and nonsurvival. Animals: Forty-four septic, 62 sick nonseptic, and 19 healthy foals <7 days of age. Methods: In this prospective multicenter cross-sectional study, blood samples were collected at admission. Foals with positive blood culture or sepsis score ≥12 were considered septic. Results: Septic foals had lower glucose and insulin and higher triglyceride and glucagon concentrations than did healthy foals. Glucagon concentrations were not different between septic foals that died (n = 14) or survived (n = 30). Higher insulin and lower leptin concentrations were associated with mortality. Quantitative insulin-sensitivity check index was higher in septic foals. Conclusions and Clinical Importance: Energy metabolism and the endocrine response of related hormones in septic foals are characterized by hypoglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, low insulin concentration, and high glucagon concentration. Leptin and insulin may have prognostic value for nonsurvival in septic foals. The hormonal response related to energy metabolism in critical illness differs between foals and humans.
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Onleilove Alston, is the Executive Director of PICO Faith in NY, a board member and contributing writer for Sojourners, and founder of Prophetic Whirlwind: Uncovering the Black Biblical Destiny. She lives in Harlem, NY.
After receiving her bachelor's degree in Human Development and African-American studies from Penn State University, she completed a year of service with AmeriCorps Public Allies New York. In 2011, she received her Master of Divinity and Master of Social Work degrees from Union Theological Seminary and Columbia University School of Social Work, respectively.
In addition to her organizing work, she is a member of Alpha Nu Omega Inc.—a Christian sorority—and The Poverty Initiative at Union Theological Seminary which is building a movement to end poverty led by the poor. For more than 10 years, Onleilove has interned and worked for various nonprofit organizations such as Sojourners (where she was a Beatitudes Society Fellow), NY Faith & Justice, United Workers and Healthcare-Now!
She is a contributing writer for Sojourners magazine and a featured blogger on Your Black World. Onleilove's writing has also appeared in The Black Commentator, CONSP!RE magazine, and NPR's Onbeing blog, as well as other print and online publications. She has a passion for creating devotional materials to aid the body of Christ in holistic sanctification that leads to spiritual maturity, emotional health, and prophetic justice. Inspired by the Rev. Martin Luther King's Poor People's Campaign, Onleilove has co-written a series of Bible studies and devotionals with The Poverty Initiative titled, "The Last Week of Jesus, Last Year of King" in English and Spanish.
Having experienced poverty, foster care, and homelessness, she has developed a compassion for people fueled by her passion for justice, and knows that the gospel is truly "good news to the poor." God has used communities of justice to aid Onleilove in her personal healing by showing her that God doesn't just care for the poor, but that God wants the poor to play an active role in building the kingdom.
For her writing and activism work, Onleilove has received the Bennett Fellowship for Social Justice from Auburn Seminary, the National Association of Social Workers-NYC Scholarship for Social Justice, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Minority Coalition Young Adult Award, and the 2011 Evangelical Press Association's Student Writer of the Year First Place Award for her Sojourners cover story: "Dethroning King Coal: Christians defend a way of life, and the earth, in Appalachia."
Onleilove currently lives in Harlem, and has five siblings and a large extended family in both New York and North Carolina. She blogs about her journey to holistic health, faithful justice, art, and her addiction to thrifting on Wholeness4Love.
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#ThePopeinNYC: 'Let Us Be Prophets of Peace'
Pope Francis touched down at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sept. 24, but New Yorkers of all faith traditions eagerly awaited his prophetic message of justice for months.
As the Executive Director of Faith in New York, an interfaith community organizing federation of over 70 congregations representing 80,000 families of faith throughout New York City, I believe the pope's message is an exclamation point to our justice work. Faith in New York is a part of the PICO National Network and as a network we are undergoing A Year of Encounter with Pope Francis, inviting congregations to host small group discussions using our 7-week curriculum focused on immigration, mass incarceration, climate justice, and race and inspired by The Joy of the Gospel, Pope Francis' first apostolic exhortation. The small groups remind me of the Christian base communities that gave birth to liberation theology in South America. Through these small, interactive groups we hope to remind people of faith throughout America that social justice is not an afterthought to our faith but an integral part of expressing it.
Is Dark Skin A Sin?
I am black, but [AND] comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon. Look not upon me, because I am black, because the sun hath looked upon me: my mother's children were angry with me; they made me the keeper of the vineyards; but mine own vineyard have I not kept. Song of Songs 1: 5-6
As the Executive Director for Faith in New York, an affiliate of the PICO National Network, I organize faith communities to take action for justice concerning issues that threaten the health of our communities. One of our campaigns is Live Free New York, which is a part of a national movement in which people of faith are working to end mass incarceration, gun violence, and police brutality through policy change and direct action.
Mass incarceration is an issue with many tentacles, and in New York, one tentacle is school suspension rates that are through the roof for black children. What many in the black community don't understand is that according to data from the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education, as presented in a recent New York Times article: "black girls in public elementary and secondary schools nationwide are suspended at a rate of 12 percent compared with a rate of just 2 percent for white girls and more than girls of any race or ethnicity. … An analysis by Villanova [University] researchers of data from the National Longitudinal Surveys of Youth and the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health indicated that black girls with the darkest skin tones were three times more likely to be suspended than black girls with the lightest skin."
'We Are Not an Island'
The Gullah/Geechee Nation, extending from North Carolina to Florida, battles against corporate encroachment, environmental racism, and climate change.
The Black Presence in the Bible: Uncovering the Hidden Ones
"Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God." -Psalm 68:31
The Bible is a multicultural book. This statement may sound controversial but archeology, history, and the text prove it to be true. In 2013 this controversy played out in the media when viewers of The Bible miniseries were upset that Samson was played by a black man. A second controversy occurred when a Fox News broadcaster confidently declared that Santa Claus and Jesus were white, yet when people researched original depictions of Saint Nicolas, they found pictures of a dark brown man. It appears that our faith has been distorted. As we celebrate Black History Month and prepare for Lent, how can uncovering the black presence in the Bible aid us in mourning against the sin of racism? One of the effects of racism is the whitewashing of history and sadly this has taken place even in our biblical studies.
The Roman Catacombs show biblical scenes painted by first- and second-century persecuted Christians, and their paintings clearly show people of color. What would Roman Christians gain from painting these characters black? What did these early Christians know and accept that seems unbelievable today?
'Ninety-Nine and a Half (Won't Do)'
Summertime is "revival season" for Christians of various denominations. Traditionally revivals, or "Great Awakenings", have preceded most major movements in American society, like the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Revival involves not only a supernatural outpouring of the Holy Spirit but an intense time of confession, repentance, and crying out to God to make us and our communities right.
This summer will mark two major Civil Rights anniversaries: the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington and 58th Anniversary of Emmitt Till's death. It is my belief that providence provides us with divine appointments that can be overlooked as coincidences if we do not have the spiritual eyes to see. This summer appears to be one of those times of divine appointment.
The American Church has never truly mourned and repented of its original sin of racism, and sadly this sin has infected the Body of Yahshua (Christ) globally.
A Caution in Pursuing the Common Good
Whenever I hear the term Common Good I think of Thomas Paine's infamous pamphlet Common Sense,which challenged the British government and the royal monarchy, but did not challenge the institution of slavery. As an African-American woman I enter the Common Good conversation cautiously because I know that in our society we have a habit of taking what is good for Western hegemony and making it the standard for everyone else.
As we pursue the Common Good, let us remember what was once considered common and good during earlier points in American history: chattel slavery, indigenous genocide, and institutionalized sexism. To truly come to a Common Good, we need to honor a diversity of voices and challenge our assumptions about what is common and what is good. Our default is to take what is good for our culture, gender, or community and make it the common standard for all. I have experienced being invited into organizations that were aiming to do good in the world, but an expectation existed that I would be silent about my unique concerns as an African woman. I know that denying my reality can never be good for my spiritual, physical, or social well being.
Connecting the Dots
Hurricane Sandy vividly demonstrated the relationship between climate change, poverty, and immigration.
Let the Little Children Come: Why Childcare is a Faith Issue
As the Faith Based Organizer for the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA) — a citywide coalition of more than 300 member agencies and faith institutions — I have the privilege of working with a diverse group of faith leaders. Last spring we were thrust into an important struggle for childcare and after school funding led by the Campaign for Children (C4C), a citywide coalition of organizations advocating for childcare and after school funding. Some may wonder why clergy would be concerned about this issue, but for the clergy I work with, the reason is clear: budgets are moral documents, and what is funded reflects our values. Our clergy know that children are the greatest in God's kingdom and our investment (or lack thereof) in them will have consequences for our future.
In New York City obtaining quality education is a serious struggle for parents of all classes. This struggle includes waiting lists that upperclass parents place their unborn children on, intelligence test for 5 year olds, interviews and hustling from one open house to another. Finding childcare is a daunting task, especially for low-income parents. As a child in New York City I knew how important it was to not end up at my "zone school," which are schools for children who could not get in anywhere else. Growing up in one of the 12 poorest communities in New York City, my zone schools were the worst. From junior high on I had to take buses and trains to get an education. The process of finding childcare is one of the clearest depictions of the greatest lie that controls New York City: "that some people are worth more than others" (NYFJ Faith Rooted Organizing Core Lie Exercise March 2011).
From Homeless to Hope: Sydia Simmons
At 14 years old, Sydia Simmons was kicked out into the streets of New York City by her alcoholic mother, but today she is a wife, mother, and founder of the Lost Angels Society.
The purpose of the Lost Angels Society is to provide a safe space for homeless teens. Sydia knows firsthand the difficulty of being homeless, especially in New York City, and because she has overcome through her faith she wants to give back.
On Dec. 16, 2012 Sydia hosted the Lost Angels Society Benefit to give homeless youth a Christmas celebration. This benefit was supported by actress Uma Thurman, superstar singer Usher, and many others.
Sydia truly has compassion and a passion for homeless youth, and an important message for the Church. Isaiah 61: 3-4 states: "They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations." Sydia truly fits the description above because she is rebuilding the lives of teens devastated by homelessness.
Why the Church is the Best Place for a Pussy Riot
On Aug. 17, three members of the Russian feminist punk band/performance art group Pussy Riot received the verdict in the criminal case against them: Guilty of "hooliganism" motivated by "religious hatred." Each was sentenced to two years in prison.
As a faith-based community organizer, I spend a great majority of my time trying to get political issues into the church so that the gospel can be relevant to the reality of those on and off the pews.
Therefore, I believe the best place for a "pussy riot" is the church. Although this may seem sacrilegious, here's why:
1. When the church ignores social and political issues it silently blesses injustice. (See slavery, the Holocaust, lynching, and child sexual abuse.) Testimony Time is a set time in many Black Churches when congregants can speak of their pains and triumphs and how God brought them through.
Testimony time is democratic and a time of raw honesty. I call what Pussy Riot did protestifying because they protested by testifying about the political conditions of their country.
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Slummin' Sammy
Sammy Sosa isn't happy with his supposed insulting treatment by Dusty Baker and the Cubs.
I must say I'm very disappointed in him. For several years, Sosa was my absolute favorite ballplayer. I'll never forget his wonderful embrace of Mark McGwire when the latter was the first to break Roger Maris' HR record. That was one of the more moving moments in my sixteen-odd years of being a devoted baseball fan.
That being said, Sosa really, really tanked this year, especially in the second half. It quite clearly cost the Cubs the division. They were absolutely superior to the Astros, absolutely loaded with talent (as soon as they added Nomar) and they just sputtered down the stretch. Sosa really has to shoulder a lot of the blame, as he was basically an out in the lineup and a rally killer. I remember watching him in a game at SBC against the Giants (and Noah Lowry, I believe) and Sosa just looked terrible at the plate. Mike Schmidt, who pays close attention to these things, had me watch his footwork and he was just muddled up there. I think he may have struck out three times and he certainly killed a lot of Cub rallies, a game the Giants were fortunate to win. It was the Dustan Mohr diving catch game if you remember that.
Cub fans are pretty unforgiving, and Sosa has had a marvelous career with them so he has a right to feel hurt by their boos. But really, you can't coast on your career stats if you're not hitting.
Sosa's prognostication of playing at the current level for five or six more years seems wildly optimistic to me. He's declining- fast.
And his name isn't Bonds.…
We spiced things up at Robert's last night with an old college drink: jello shots! Yes, Jane, Matt, Polly, and I slaved over the production and about a dozen of us sucked them dry.
It was such a pleasure to drink something other than the shit Prince beer that Robert overcharges us, even if it was marginal vodka. Polly and Annie (I can't help saying their names in order) were delighted because they normally choose sobriety over beer. Normally I consider that an untenable compromise but considering the poor quality of beer I can't really blame them.
It was nice to hang out with Annie, since she so rarely comes to Robert's. She told me that she's assiduously avoided the expat scene due to a desire to assimilate into the Chinese life. Admirable, but ultimately futile.
I told her that no matter how hard you try, you stick out like a sore thumb here and you're still a foreigner. And really, you have to try to not assimilate. A couple of people in Padova did their best to cloister themselves from Italian life but I'm sure if I asked them, they'd say they got a lot out of their experience.
I find the best way to go about living in a foreign country is to just approach things naturally. Forcing yourself to be as Chinese as possible will just frustrate you.
I'm naturally a laid back guy so it comes easily for me. But I do think just about anyone could benefit from such advice.
Other observations: one of the best reasons to live in a foreign country is to see the transformative effect it has on people. We're trapped in our routines at home- jobs, relationships, money, entertainment, friends, etc. Here, the rules are different. There's a sense of urgency.
All of us expats were perfect strangers to one another at first. We're thrown together by our foreign-ness. So it changes the rules a little bit. The human tendency to form committed relationships just doesn't really exist when you live so far away from home. You want to…get to know everyone a lot better.
It's amazing, sometimes, what you'll say to people you don't know well.
The expat scene to me is everything here. Frankly, Lianyungang isn't much of a town. It's unattractive and dull. My Chinese is rudimentary in the extreme so I can't really make much headway with the locals. While I love interacting with them and I love taking in the China-ness of it all, it just isn't really a viable social option at this point.
Gradually, it'll change. But this period is always the best. We've all been thrown here together, we're all getting to know each other, there's a certain joie de vivre that fades away when people settle down.…
Election Thoughts
Just a note to my readers- in the next few days this space will be filled almost entirely with political content, in light of the coming elections. As you might imagine, my thoughts are focused on Tuesday.
That disclaimer aside, here goes a few thoughts-
I'm a little bit worried about the Osama tape. It shouldn't be read as a Bush advantage, but I can tell all the way from here that the US "liberal" press is spinning it as such. I'm a bit disheartened because I had thought that the Democrats had finally learned the media game, but it looks like some are panicking a little bit and letting the news disrupt the normal flow of events.
The central power of Rove and Bush is their impervious manner to news. Whatever happens, just act like you're in control and you know what you're doing. So many intelligent people are going for Bush because they feel he gets it with the War on Terror. Smoke and mirrors!
Whether or not Kerry wins the election, the Democrats have to get rid of Terry McCauliffe. I cringe whenever I see him on television. One of the few unfortunate side-effects of a Kerry victory will be vindication for the Democratic idiot-brigade: Terry McCauliffe and Kerry's campaign man, Bob Shrum.
My take? Democrats have to de-emphasize kitchen table issues and become the party of reason on foreign policy. Bush's bumbling has left a lot of wiggle room for Democrats to craft a coherent foreign policy vision. Kerry was headed to a landslide, humiliating loss until he began hammering Bush on Iraq.
Plus, Democrats don't have the clear advantage on kitchen table issues, either. Many people are coming around to a more conservative perspective.…
OBL October Surprise Update
Well….it looks like my previous prognostication that Osama Bin Laden had died is a little off the mark. Barring some sort of uber-sophisticated video wizardry- unlikely, considering the low-tech setting of the Afghan/Pakistani cave network- bin Laden has indeed survived enough to comment rather bizarrely on the US Presidential election, among other things.
As both candidates try to spin the tape as good news to their side, count me among the crowd that believes Bush will ultimately benefit from Osama's good news. I agree with Andrew Sullivan's analysis on the subject- though I don't necessarily know the extent to which this will help him.
Let me say this though: if you're someone who'll change his mind over the content of this tape, you're an idiot. Period.
Unfortunately, our country is full of idiots. Kerry must take the opportunity to use the tape as proof of Bush's incompetent managing of the WoT. Bush will probably link bin Laden to reminders of 9/11, his greatest electoral strength.
Slate's Election Scorecard indicates Bush may need all the help he can get. Check out this poll analysis:
Tonight's Zogby polls are out. We'll have them in the tables shortly, but we can tell you from a glance that they indicate an alarming pattern for the president. He's at 51 percent in Nevada and New Mexico. He's at 48 in Michigan and 47 in Colorado. (Zogby has Bush ahead in Michigan and Kerry ahead in Colorado. We suspect that's backward.) But in Ohio, Bush is at 46. In Florida, Iowa, and Wisconsin, he's at 45. In Pennsylvania, he's at 44. In Minnesota, he's at 43. Even if you take into account the margin of error, these are frighteningly low numbers for an incumbent four days before an election. Bush would have to win every state in which he's at 46 or above in these polls, including Ohio and Michigan, just to tie.…
Arafat in Winter?
It appears that Yasir Arafat's health is declining. Frankly, given how eventful his life has been, it's amazing he's lasted this long. That aside, what comes next for the Palestinians.
Despite Ariel Sharon's best efforts to marginalize Arafat, he remains the dominant figure in Palestinian politics. Efforts to shift power to prime ministers such as Mahmoud Abbas proved to be minimally effective.
Darkly, I believe that in the Arafat post-mortem, the Palestinians will have the opportunity to select a leader from a younger generation that will press their interests more firmly. Simply put, any ostensible leader will not have Arafat's baggage- nor his long history with the septuagenarian Sharon.
Since the latter has repudiated the far right of Likud and pressed forward in his plans to withdraw from Gaza, an Arafat death would mark a very interesting fork in the road in Israeli/Palestinian relations.
Israel/Paletine must be a key issue for the putative President Kerry, and even if Bush were to be re-elected, I would hope he'd devote far more energy to this problem than he has during his first term. Arafat's death, should it occur (he's made miraculous recoveries before, remember) would represent a tremendous opportunity to change the situation in the world's most volatile region.…
Student Writing Selections
Grading isn't one of the better parts of being a teacher. Despite your best efforts, it's difficult to shake the feeling that you're being unfair, unless strict grading guidelines exist. Grading multiple choice tests especially ranks high on the tedium scale.
I do, however, enjoy reading their writing work. In addition to amusing me with their cute mistakes, these selections give me a all-too-rare glimpse into their thoughts.
I concocted a fake letter to my students by a fifteen year old British girl, simply introducing herself and briefly discussing her life as a swimmer and a piano player. I expected more of the same from my students, as they tend to write in a minamalist style that would make Hemingway envious.
But a few of them, rather to my surprise, wrote very candid things about their lives. What struck me was their different perspectives on life.
They're extraordinarily modest. Often, they write that "I enjoy playing basketball, but I'm no good", or "I like guitar, but I don't know how to play". Brutal honesty abounds: "I don't like to exercise, but I have to, because I'm fat". That one nearly broke my heart.
School is life. In the letter, the fictitious Jane Smith asks my students what they do after school, implying sports or other extracurricular activities. Most of my students replied that there isn't time to do much due to "studying".
Whenever I'm told about their oppressive schedules, it saddens me. They're teenagers but aren't really given much of a chance to express themselves as individuals, nor to have a life. I hardly think they're given the opportunity to exhibit signs of teenaged rebellion. Adulthood seems foisted upon them rather than gradually reached.
Far from being monolithic, my students all have distinct, and often charming personalities. Some are goofy, others are serious, some are sweet, others are snarly, some are giggly, others more taciturn. In their letters, their individuality shined through: some loved to walk in nature, others loved classical music, others liked computer games. I could tell through their style how vivacious they were, the strength of their imagination, and their often (painfully) innocent gestures of friendship toward the fictitious Jane Smith.
The untapped potential of these students is startling. I think in their lifetimes they'll see China move gradually toward a freer society, where students are encouraged to be individuals and find their own way, as they are in the West.
I, for one, can hardly wait.…
Allegiance Switching
Conservative sites gleefully print missives from disaffected liberals that are (gasp) voting for a Republican for President for the very first time. Obviously, these sites crow, President Bush will be re-elected because so many Democrats are voting for him.
Likewise, liberal sites love identifying any conservative, however obscure, that refuses to endorse Bush. The New Republic devoted an entire cover story to one. Obviously, the logic goes, President Bush will lose because so many Republicans are abandoning him.
There do seem to be a number of prominent public figures that have switched sides during the Bush years. But thinking that these switches augur some sort of perfect storm for one or the other candidates doesn't fly.
It's important to remember how often political loyalties shift. For ages, the Northeastern states were Republican strongholds. Now, President Bush will likely fail to win any electoral votes north of the nation's capital.
Democrats could count on a solid South for decades, a residue of Reconstruction times. Three decades ago, Republican observer Kevin Phillips believed that the culturally conservative south would eventually move into the Republican fold. He was right. Phillips, ironically, has turned against President Bush.
Ronald Reagan managed to attract socially conservative, blue collar voters in both the 1980 and 1984 elections to the extent that pollster Stanley Greenberg called them "Reagan Democrats".
Does Bush's popularity among disaffected Democrats rival Reagan's? It may, but it may also be offset by a similar move of traditional conservatives to the Kerry column. Why?
Bush's support amongst former liberals attests to the rather Wilsonian direction of his foreign policy. These liberals believe in the transformative effect of liberty, a central justification for the war promoted by journalists such as the New York Times' Thomas Friedman. Therefore, as the case for weapons of mass destruction and an al Qaeda link fell apart, these voters weren't particularly concerned, viewing those tactics as ruses intended to attract wider support from the international community. The 9/11 Democrats, as they like to be called, continue to believe in the war and support President Bush based on murky "he gets it" rationales.
The Kerry Republicans (a misnomer, since so few of them are actually enthusiastic about the Senator) are motivated by different reasons: the gross abandonment of conservative governing principles in the current Bush administration. President Bush may have cut taxes, but he has increased spending, greenlighted pork-ridden pieces of legislation, led the country into a difficult war without an exit strategy, and grossly mismanaged the conflict, leading to bloated economic and human costs. Furthermore, legislation such as the Patriot Act that restrict individual liberty rankle conservatives for whom the first amendment is God. Isolationist conservatives such as Pat Buchanan seethe at Bush's Wilsonian bent and his rather lackadaisical attitude toward illegal immigration.
Simply put, Bush's governing style mixes both conservative and liberal principles, to disastrous effect in my opinion. He's taken the worst insticts of the right- anti-gay, anti-abortion, pro-gun, pro-military buildup and added the worst instincts of the left- big bloated government programs, uber-Wilsonian foreign policy, and ceaseless spending.
President Bush's detractors claim that he was elected as a moderate and has since governered as a radical. They're right- but not in the way that they think. Bush has governed as a radical- but because he has abandoned traditional conservative positions and has adopted certain liberal ones (or so his liberal supporters, like actor Ron Silver, believe). That, to me, accounts for the uncharacteristically high switching going on this year.…
And Pigs Fly
Well typepad smote my recent post about Red Sox so here goes again-
First of all, congratulations to the true Red Sox fans- not the West Coasters who jumped on the bandwagon out of Yankee hatred. After eighty-six years of heartbreak, the curse has been lifted. Now, what are the Red Sox fans going to do? Talking about the curse became their identity. Now, they're just like the Marlins.
So back, now, to other teams richly deserving a title. The Cubs have a dedicated and passionate following, and they haven't even been to the Series in a half-century, much less won one. Their cross-town rivals, the White Sox, had an even larger title deficit than the Red Sox, with only a fraction of the fan-fare. Like the Cubs, the Sox haven't even won a pennant since before all of their players (and both of their managers) were even born.
The Chicago teams, therefore, are in the first tier. Who's next? The second tier of baseball heartbreak, therefore, go to the Indians and Giants. The former endured the shock of losing the 1954 Series to the latter (immortalized by the Willie Mays catch), then a crushing 7th game loss to the Marlins in 1997. The latter, meanwhile, has endured two difficult series': the '62 Willie McCovey line-drive and the '02 Game 6 collapse.
Then, you've got franchises that have never won a series, but have been around long enough to feel sorry for themselves. These include the Astros, Padres, Rangers, Brewers, and Expos. The Astros have won many division titles but never a pennant, coming closest this year.
No other team should have any reason to complain.…
And Pigs Fly
The Red Sox are world champions. Now what do their fans have to complain about? I wonder whether or not this will shatter the entire mystique of the franchise. Well- strike them off the deficit list. Here's what we have left:
Cubs- 96 years (sub. losses in '10, '18, '29, '32, '35, '38, '45)
White Sox- 87 years (sub. losses in '19, '59)
Indians- 56 years (sub. losses in '54, '95, '97)
Giants- 50 years (sub. losses in '62, '89, '02)
Senators/Rangers- 43 years (no wins)
Astros- 42 years (no wins)
Padres- 35 years (no wins- loss in '84, '98)
Pilots/Brewers- 35 years (no wins- loss in '82)
Expos- 35 years (no wins)
Mariners- 27 years (no wins)
Pirates- 25 years (no sub. losses)
Phillies- 24 years (sub. losses in '83, '93)
Cardinals- 22 years (sub. losses in '85, '87, '04)
Browns/Orioles- 21 years (no sub. losses)
Tigers- 20 years (no sub. losses)
Royals- 19 years (no sub. losses)
Mets- 18 years (sub. loss in '00)
Dodgers- 16 years (no sub. losses)
A's- 15 years (sub. loss in '90)
Reds- 14 years (no sub. losses)
Twins- 13 years (no sub. losses)
Blue Jays- 11 years (no sub. losses)
Rockies- 11 years (no wins)
Braves- 9 years (sub. losses in '96, '99)
Devil Rays- 6 years (no wins)
Yankees- 4 years (sub. losses in '01, '03)
Diamondbacks- 3 years (no sub. losses)
Angels- 2 years (no sub. losses)
Marlins- 1 year (no sub. losses)
Red Sox- current champions…
October Birthdays
Well…..October is a particularly popular month to be born for people that know me, so I'll go ahead and wish them all a happy birthday. I'd name names, but ya know….doing that just gets me into trouble.…


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Starting in 1916, New Zealand pilots learned how to fly at Wigram airfield. The Air Force's old hangars now hold exhibits on aviation history, including the Royal New Zealand Air Force, flight simulators, and 30 classic aircraft. Take the behind the scenes guided tour to see aircraft restoration projects in action in other hangars.
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LMTX™, TauRx's second-generation Tau Aggregation Inhibitor (TAI), offers a major advance over existing treatments for Alzheimer's, which only transiently address the symptoms and cannot slow disease progression. LMTX™ acts by reducing levels of aggregated or misfolded Tau proteins, which are associated with the progressive neurodegeneration of Alzheimer's disease. LMTX™ shares the same active ingredient (methylthioninium (MT)) and mode of action as rember®, TauRx's first generation TAI, but is designed to have improved bioavailability and tolerability. Phase 2 clinical trials of rember® showed a 90% reduction in the rate of Alzheimer's progression over 2 years. These results provided the first clinical demonstration that a new therapy targeting protein aggregation could dramatically reduce the rate of progression of this deadly disease.
The LMTX™ family also has activity against synuclein aggregation, another protein misfolding disorder leading to Parkinson's disease, offering potential for development in this indication as well.
The Phase 2 clinical trial results reported by Professor Claude Wischik and colleagues at the University of Aberdeen suggest that a treatment based on Tau aggregation pathology could delay the progression of cognitive decline in mild to moderate Alzheimer's. This is being further validated in several large Phase 3 clinical trials.


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|Functional association between proximal and distal gastric motility during fasting and duodenal nutrient stimulation in humans.
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|A functional integration exists between proximal and distal gastric motor activity in dogs but has not been demonstrated in humans. To determine the relationship between proximal and distal gastric motor activity in humans. Concurrent proximal (barostat) and distal (antro-pyloro-duodenal (APD) manometry) gastric motility were recorded in 10 healthy volunteers (28 +/- 3 years) during (i) fasting and (ii) two 60-min duodenal infusions of Ensure((R)) (1 and 2 kcal min(-1)) in random order. Proximal and APD motor activity and the association between fundic and propagated antral waves (PAWs) were determined. During fasting, 32% of fundic waves (FWs) were followed by a PAW. In a dose-dependent fashion, duodenal nutrients (i) increased proximal gastric volume, (ii) reduced fundic and antral wave (total and propagated) activity, and (iii) increased pyloric contractions. The proportion of FWs followed by a distal PAW was similar between both infusions and did not differ from fasting. During nutrient infusion, nearly all PAWs were antegrade, propagated over a shorter distance and less likely to traverse the pylorus, compared with fasting. In humans, a functional association exists between proximal and distal gastric motility during fasting and duodenal nutrient stimulation. This may have a role in optimizing intra-gastric meal distribution.
|N Q Nguyen; R J Fraser; L K Bryant; R H Holloway
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Fabolous (born John Jackson on November 18 1977 1 in Brooklyn, New York) is a rapper of African-American and Dominican descent from Brooklyn who became a mainstream star after his debut single "Can't Deny It" from 2001 (see 2001 in music). Since then, he has gained popularity in the rap community for his mellow flow, crossover sensibilities, complex rhyme schemes, intricate lyrics, and witty punchlines. His style has been often compared to that of Harlem rapper Ma$e.
The first star to come from DJ Clue's Desert Storm label, Fabolous collaborated with Nate Dogg, The Neptunes, Lil Mo, Timbaland, Ja Rule and others on Ghetto Fabolous. "Can't Deny It" and Ghetto Fabolous became crossover hits. The follow-up, Street Dreams, produced two top 10 pop hits in "Can't Let You Go" and "Into You". Fabolous's 3rd album, Real Talk, was released in 2004.
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A king's throne a man sits upon it, his story unknown, and his rise to power drastic and bloody. He has years of battle proven combat experience, years of constant pain and wisdom with him his highest officer. The kingdom he built from the ground up is falling right before him, all of this destruction done by a group of men. The king leans forward with one hand on the armrest the other on his face. He wore a blank look on his face but if you were to look in his eyes you can see the fire burning in his eyes. As he sits in his throne room he can hear all his men die as the men approach. Every one of his soldiers live by the code "It is better to die in combat rather than an old man", although they all question why their king isn't fighting along with them. He knows these men aren't ordinary. They could be out for a reputation written in the blood of the bandit king.
"Sir? What will we do when they arrive?"
"Fight, I alone to the death."
"What of me?"
"What of you? You chose to return rather than die with your fellow men! You will watch and nothing else, afterwards you can do as you please. I will no longer lead you. If they finish me then let today be a holiday."
"You're going to give up your life like a coward my king?!"
"I've been dead long before I became king, a heart is necessary to live. I know these men, this man, will finish me, it's far overdue. I know you haven't seen me fight in many years. When was the last time you saw me fight?"
"Highmal, when you became king."
"Highmal? Times have changed since then, I hate how thing must come to an end."
"Sir we don't have time they've entered the castle!"
"Let them, here sit. It's time."
The king arose from his throne to seat the officer. Only one man ran into the throne room. His shirt and pants were coated in blood, cut and some parts falling off. His sword was drawn, the only clean item on him, and thirsty for the blood of the king. The king stood, chest bulging out, three swords upon his waist.
"Tell me young man, why are you here? Is it a reputation you seek?"
"No, Justice"
"There's a catch about justice. Do you know it? No? Justice must be taken but only the bold can claim it, but the bold join the unjust so the pain and suffering never stops until one steers away and now has quite the mountain to climb. Now doesn't he?"
"It will be well worth it in the end."
"What do you know about ruling your own kingdom? You'll starve the people even more so than the famine, you all seem to blame upon me. Do you think I want this burden of being a king in such hard times? I'd give all this up for the women I love. I've taken what I wanted since she was taken from me."
"That's no reason to be a tyrant!"
"Doesn't it? What is your name crusader?"
"Then Tarot you will be known as the man to end this journey of mine, although survival isn't determined."
Tarot held both hands onto his sword the entire conversation. The king drew one sword it was curved from the staff on. Tarot was the first to strike in a downward motion. The king slid to his side and kicked him in the stomach. Tarot now held his sword with one hand and the other on his stomach. The king swung aiming for his head. Tarot rolled and took him out by his legs. The king flipped back to his feet before Tarot could stand up only to cut off his left arm. Blood shot out the wound. Tarot tore his shirt to cover the wound. Tarot lunged towards the king swinging his sword violently. As the swords clashed sparks flared everywhere. The king's sword flew up breaking a window above them, and the sword was stuck above them. Tarot used this time to attack the defenseless king. He tried to cut off his legs but was stopped right before he could touch his skin. The two swords sparked once they clashed. His new sword was longer than the one before, thin like paper and straighter than an arrow.
"Stronger than an ox, faster than panther and painful like a shark attack, this blade has been with me for many years. My teacher gave me it upon graduation as well as my name."
"Why are you telling me this?! Why does any of this matter!?"
"I'm sure you've heard of my master, he was the greatest samurai to live. Then again you probably think he's nothing more than a legend."
"That doesn't answer my question!"
"Your question has no answer for I will not give it one. You see all this broken glass on the floor? My heart looks exactly like this. I gave it away to someone who I thought would take care and cherish it. You know what she did with it when she had enough of it? She dropped it for another man's heart. I'd clean it up but it doesn't belong to me just like this land, and this gold."
"You make no sense! You've gone mad!"
"Nothing is ours until we grow attached, which is why I only carry my swords everywhere I go."
"Enough! I didn't come to hear your petty story I came to kill you."
"Then do it! I want you to finish the job that's been left unfinished after all these years. I've been waiting for it! That is if you can grasp what's right in front of you!"
The two moved so quickly all you could truly see were the tracers and sparks as the swords clash. The kings overwhelming strength broke down Tarot's body. He would toss, kick and punch Tarot whenever he'd have the chance. Tarot would have luck upon his side more than anything. Tarot's luck cut off part of the king's clothing forcing him to stumble. The king would tear off the falling clothing and throw it into Tarot's face temporarily blinding him. In his blinded state the king ran his sword into Tarot's chest. The king let go of his second sword and grabbed his third shorter sword but as he was about to drive it into his skull. Tarot drove his sword into the king's neck going into his brain killing him before he could hit the ground.
A year later, two men stand upon two sides of a river next to a water fall.
"Tarot! I've come for your head!"
"Why is it you seek my head?"
"Revenge for my master, my king, and my father Killian the student to Ajax"
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Gypsy and Traveller Sites in Newport
Under the Housing Act 2004 (opens new website) and through the Local Development Plan, Newport City Council has a duty to identify suitable residential and transit sites for gypsies and travellers, if a need is demonstrated.
The council is finalising its Local Development Plan which the Welsh Government will not approve unless it includes a sufficient and deliverable number of gypsy and traveller sites.
Identification of sites will help the council tackle the issue of unauthorised encampments and reduce the bill for evictions as well as the cost of clearing up afterwards.
There are examples around the country where councils have dramatically reduced expenditure on unauthorised encampments through the provision of authorised and well managed sites.
The provision of authorised and well managed sites is a better solution for everyone.
Current Consultation – September 2012
Newport City Council is reviewing the issue of Gypsy and Traveller sites and is now seeking public opinion on 11 possible sites.
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Doral Ct is also spelled Doral Court, Doral Crt.
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Knowledge translation of research findings
1 Department of Medicine, Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, 501 Smyth Road, Box 711, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada
2 Newcastle University, Institute of Health and Society, Baddiley-Clark Building, Richardson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4AX, UK
3 Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics; and Department of Political Science, McMaster Health Forum, Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
4 Centre for Health Communication and Participation, Australian Institute for Primary Care & Ageing, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, 3086, Australia
5 Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Implementation Science 2012, 7:50 doi:10.1186/1748-5908-7-50Published: 31 May 2012
One of the most consistent findings from clinical and health services research is the failure to translate research into practice and policy. As a result of these evidence-practice and policy gaps, patients fail to benefit optimally from advances in healthcare and are exposed to unnecessary risks of iatrogenic harms, and healthcare systems are exposed to unnecessary expenditure resulting in significant opportunity costs. Over the last decade, there has been increasing international policy and research attention on how to reduce the evidence-practice and policy gap. In this paper, we summarise the current concepts and evidence to guide knowledge translation activities, defined as T2 research (the translation of new clinical knowledge into improved health). We structure the article around five key questions: what should be transferred; to whom should research knowledge be transferred; by whom should research knowledge be transferred; how should research knowledge be transferred; and, with what effect should research knowledge be transferred?
We suggest that the basic unit of knowledge translation should usually be up-to-date systematic reviews or other syntheses of research findings. Knowledge translators need to identify the key messages for different target audiences and to fashion these in language and knowledge translation products that are easily assimilated by different audiences. The relative importance of knowledge translation to different target audiences will vary by the type of research and appropriate endpoints of knowledge translation may vary across different stakeholder groups. There are a large number of planned knowledge translation models, derived from different disciplinary, contextual (i.e., setting), and target audience viewpoints. Most of these suggest that planned knowledge translation for healthcare professionals and consumers is more likely to be successful if the choice of knowledge translation strategy is informed by an assessment of the likely barriers and facilitators. Although our evidence on the likely effectiveness of different strategies to overcome specific barriers remains incomplete, there is a range of informative systematic reviews of interventions aimed at healthcare professionals and consumers (i.e., patients, family members, and informal carers) and of factors important to research use by policy makers.
There is a substantial (if incomplete) evidence base to guide choice of knowledge translation activities targeting healthcare professionals and consumers. The evidence base on the effects of different knowledge translation approaches targeting healthcare policy makers and senior managers is much weaker but there are a profusion of innovative approaches that warrant further evaluation.


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Born: December 31, 1989
Died: September 10, 2013
Joshua David Bunn
Forsyth . . . Joshua David Bunn passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 14, 2013, at New Beginning Pentecostal Church. Reverend Cody Fountain and Reverend Jack Branan will officiate. Burial will be private. The family will greet friends immediately following the service at the church.
Joshua was born December 31, 1989, in Macon, Georgia. He attended Mary Persons High School.
Survivors include his Mother, Tressy (Jeff) Temple of Macon, Father, David E. Bunn of Dallas, Texas, Aunts, Serena Spear of Forsyth, Maria (Creed) Hayman of Forsyth and Trisha Boswell of Macon, Uncles, Robbie Spear of Macon and Billy Whatley of Atlanta, Grandparents, Judy Bowman of Forsyth and C. W. Bunn of Macon.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Joshua David Bunn Burial Fund. c/o Monroe County Bank, PO Box 1, Forsyth, GA 31029.
The family may be contacted at 59 Todd Creek Court, Forsyth, Georgia 31029.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of arrangements.
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