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ABSTRACT: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a common and fatal autosomal recessive disorder. Approximately 94% of SMA patients are caused by homozygous deletion of SMN1 gene. SMA carrier screening is recommended considering the high carrier frequency (1 in 35-50) as well as severity of the disease. A prospective population-based cohort study was carried out on 4719 pregnant women from Shanghai region. Copy numbers of SMN1 and SMN2 genes were effectively determined with denaturing high performance liquid chromatography (DHPLC) technique. The method has detected 94% of SMA cases with deletion or conversion of the SMN1 genes. Ninety SMA carriers with only one copy of the SMN1 gene were identified among the 4719 pregnant woman. The carrier rate was 1.9%. Respectively, 1.2% and 0.6% of the carriers were caused by SMN1 gene deletion and SMN1 gene conversion. Through this study, we have determined the frequency of SMA mutation carriers in a population of pregnant women. The result may provide a basis for genetic counseling in order to reduce the rate of SMA affected births.
Article: Caprin-1 is a novel microRNA-223 target for regulating the proliferation and invasion of human breast cancer cells[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are 21-22 nucleotides regulatory small non-coding RNAs that inhibit gene expression by binding to complementary sequences especially the 3' untranslated region (3'UTR) of mRNA. One miRNA can target many messenger RNAs, leading to a complex metabolic network. Previous studies have shown that miRNA-223 regulates migration and invasion of tumor cells and targets cytoplasmic activation/proliferation-associated protein-1 (Caprin-1). In the present study, we detected the expression of miRNA-223 and Caprin-1 in MCF-7, T-47D and MDA-MB-231 cancer cell lines, and MCF-10A normal breast cell line, and analyzed the role of miRNA-223 in Caprin-1-induced proliferation and invasion of human breast cancer cells. We found that miRNA-223 expression levels are significantly lower in MCF-7, T-47D and MDA-MB-231 cancer cells than in MCF-10A normal breast cells, while Caprin-1 expression is higher in cancer cells than in normal breast cells. The most malignant cancer cell line MDA-MB-231 has the lowest expression of miR-223, but the highest expression of Caprin-1. Further, we found that miR-223 targets the 3'UTR of Caprin-1 miRNA and down-regulates the expression of Caprin-1. We also found that over-expression of Caprin-1 can promote the proliferation and the invasion of breast cancer cells, but miRNA-223 can inhibit the proliferation and the invasion. miRNA-223-induced inhibition can be reversed by ectopic over-expression of Caprin-1. These findings suggest that miR-223 may suppress the proliferation and invasion of cancer cells by directly targeting Caprin-1. Our study also indicates that expression levels of miR-223 and Caprin-1 can be used to predict the state of cancer in breast cancer patient.
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ABSTRACT: Breast cancer is a highly malignant disease in women. A convenient screening tool with high accuracy for early detection, not only in high-risk individuals but in the general population, is necessary. Two hundred breast cancer patients, 100 healthy controls and 100 hyperplasia patients were enrolled in this study. Samples were randomly assigned into training or testing cohorts. The receiver operating characteristic curve was used to explore the optimal concentration of cell-free DNA (GAPDH) in the training cohort and the cut-off point was validated in the testing cohort. The results showed that both in the training and testing cohorts, the overall accuracy of classification between cancer, healthy controls and hyperplasia was higher than 0.9. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value also reached 0.9, with the exception of the negative predictive value in the testing cohort. This study provides useful information on the use of concentration of free DNA for breast cancer detection. These findings need to be validated in a large prospective trial prior to clinical application.
Article: The Effect of KCNJ11 Polymorphism on the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: A Global Meta-Analysis Based on 49 Case-Control Studies[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Potassium inwardly rectifying channel, subfamily-J, member 11 (KCNJ11) gene encodes Kir6.2 subunits of the adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-sensitive potassium channel involved in glucose-mediated metabolic signaling pathway and has attracted considerable attention as a candidate gene for type 2 diabetes (T2D) based on its function in glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. In the past decade, a number of case-control studies have been conducted to investigate the relationship between the KCNJ11 polymorphisms and T2D. However, these studies have yielded contradictory results. To investigate this inconsistency and derive a more precise estimation of the relationship, we conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis of 64,403 cases and 122,945 controls from 49 published studies. Using the random-effects model, we found a significant association between E23K (rs5219) polymorphism and T2D risk with per-allele odds ratio of 1.13 (95% confidence interval: 1.10-1.15; p<10(-5)). Significant results were found in East Asians and Caucasians when stratified by ethnicity; whereas no significant associations were found among South Asians and other ethnic populations. In subgroup analysis by sample size, mean age and body mass index (BMI) of cases, mean BMI of controls and diagnostic criterion, significantly increased risks were found in all genetic models. This meta-analysis suggests that the E23K polymorphism in KCNJ11 is associated with elevated T2D risk, but these associations vary in different ethnic populations.
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ASTM Publication details soil compaction quality control standards.December 14, 2011
Manual 70, Quality Control of Soil Compaction Using ASTM Standards, provides information on proper application of ASTM standards for soil compaction for various earthworks. Specifically, it combines established soil mechanics engineering fundamentals and discussions on using ASTM standards related to those fundamentals. ASTM Soil Compaction Standards-A Companion CD to Manual 70 includes 34 ASTM standards that address test methods used for analyzing or controlling compaction of soil. Read More
NIST Enables Analysis of ultrafine indoor air contaminants.December 13, 2011
NIST researchers spent 75 days in 1,500 ft² test house tracking and analyzing release, distribution, and fate of particles from 2.5-100 nm emitted by gas and electric stoves, hair dryers, power tools, and candles. Collected data was used to develop model for predicting changes in size and distribution of ultrafine particles discharged by tools, appliances, and other sources. Monitoring particles of such size was made possible by NIST advances in measurement capabilities. Read More
NIST Detectors enhance Hawaiian telescope's sensitivity.December 13, 2011
Submillimeter, 4.5 ton SCUBA-2 camera, mounted on James Clerk Maxwell Telescope on Mauna Kea in Hawaii, is based on NIST superconducting technology. Inclusion of 10,000+ NIST superconducting sensors promotes optimized sensitivity and accelerated sky mapping with extended field of view for astronomers. Specifically, camera is sensitive to objects associated with very cold gas and dust clouds which absorb visible light but emit submillimeter radiation between microwave and IR bands. Read More
ATA welcomes TravelCenters of America LLC.December 13, 2011
ATA's newest allied member, TravelCenters of America provides fleets and drivers with facilities and services that help drive efficiency. Pace-setting programs such as StayFit health and fitness initiative, StaySafe parking lot program, and TruckSmart smart phone application demonstrate TravelCenters' ability and desire to provide the trucking industry with effective solutions for efficiency, comfort, and well being of its drivers as well as optimization of their business processes. Read More
Mechanical Fastener, Processes Standards are offered on CD-ROM.December 13, 2011
ASTM Standards for Mechanical Fasteners and Related Processes, 3rd Edition, compiles 15+ Annual Book of ASTM Standards volumes. It provides all standards developed by ASTM International Committee F16 on Fasteners as well as most commonly referenced documents. In total, 159 ASTM International standards cover topics such as raw materials, inspection, testing procedures, plating, and QA for threaded, non-threaded, driven, and other fasteners and fastener components. Read More
Injection Molding Conference will be held in March 2012.December 13, 2011
Registration is open for MIM2012, international conference on injection molding of metals, ceramics, and carbides, which will be held March 19-21, 2012 in San Diego, CA. With focus on "designing MIM parts and materials for performance and value," conference targets all who have vested interest in application of powder injection molding. There will be 20+ presentations, tabletop exhibition, and networking reception as well as optional one-day tutorial on powder injection molding. Read More
Proposed Standard will determine flood damage resistance.December 13, 2011
ASTM WK35237, Practice for Determining the Flood Damage Resistance Rating of Materials and Assemblies, seeks to provide way to evaluate building materials and assemblies for use in below-base flood elevation construction. Specifically, standard will establish methods for determining ratings, acceptable or unacceptable, of materials and assemblies for use below lowest floor of new and substantially damaged structures in accordance with National Flood Insurance Program requirements. Read More
NIST opens Biomolecular Labeling Laboratory.December 9, 2011
A collaboration between NIST and the University of Maryland, the Biomolecular Labeling Laboratory specializes in tagging large molecules with different isotopes to make them easier to analyze. Lab should interest drug manufacturers who need details about the structure and behavior of protein molecules that could become new medicines. Available to outside researchers, lab will accommodate up to 4 users simultaneously and about 50-60 users per year. Read More
Aluminum Association sign MOU with Aluminum Association of India.December 9, 2011
Aluminum Association has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Aluminium Association of India. Specifically, associations have agreed to cooperate in exchanging information on effective recycling programs, promoting aluminum as sustainable material, and health and safety programs. Other points include exchange of information on end use demand as well as data gathering techniques to improve report timeliness and accuracy. Read More
EPA releases annual enforcement and compliance results.December 9, 2011
According to annual enforcement and compliance results for Fiscal Year 2011, EPA enforcement led to reduction of 1.8+ billion pounds in pollution, estimated $19 billion in required pollution controls, and approximately $168 million in civil penalties. Program responsible for those numbers enforces environmental laws that protect USA's air, land, and water by taking action to cut illegal pollution and protect people's health and communities. Read More
NIST Offers Financial Assistance for neutron science research.December 9, 2011
Proposals are sought for multiyear financial assistance awards, which will support R/D at NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR). Specifically, awards of up to $3 million per year for up to 5 years are intended to assist visiting researchers at NCNR, support development of new instrumentation for neutron research, support collaborative research with NIST scientists, as well as conduct other outreach and educational activities that advance use of neutrons by U.S. scientists. Read More
Proposed ASTM Standard covers orthopedic spinal devices.December 9, 2011
ASTM WK34549, Test Methods for Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices with Integrated Fixation Components, is being developed by Subcommittee F04.25 on Spinal Devices. Proposed standard is being written primarily to address added functionalities of new devices that stabilize spine after discectomy surgery and act as spacers to prevent nerve compression. Added functionalities include screws, blades, or hooks that latch onto or dig into adjacent bone, serving to prevent implant migration or expulsion. Read More
Welding and Gases Today discusses sales models.December 9, 2011
In article appearing in Welding and Gases Today Online, distributors discuss merits of each sales model. Titled "Jack Of All Trades Or Master Of One," article weighs in on debate over sales territories versus market segmentation. Aligning salespeople with customer segments allows them to specialize and become an expert in a specific area. However, doing away with territories also means that the potential coverage area for a salesperson is much larger. Read More
ASTM Guide covers polymer pellet terminology.December 9, 2011
Developed by ASTM International Committee D20 on Plastics, ASTM D7711 includes terms that are commonly used to describe defects or abnormalities found in different types of polymer pellets. According to Diane Todd, senior chemist at Westlake Chemical Corp., guide should help polymer manufacturers, sales personnel, technical service reps, quality control/quality assurance personnel, and buyers/users identify issues with pellets the same way, expediting assistance. Read More
AASHTO President Promotes Innovation during lean times.December 8, 2011
Released by Transportation TV, Presidential Profile video features 2012 AASHTO President Kirk T. Steudle discussing priorities as well as future challenges for AASHTO, industry, and state DOTs. Talking points include accelerating implementation of innovative solutions to hasten project delivery and save resources; utilizing asset and performance management solutions to generate data-driven decision making; and working for passage of new surface transportation reauthorization bill. Read More
EPA to help revitalize U.S. urban waters.December 8, 2011
U.S. EPA announced it will provide up to $1.8 million for projects across the country to protect Americans' health and help restore urban waters by improving water quality and supporting community revitalization. Funding is part of EPA's Urban Waters program, which supports communities in their efforts to access, improve, and benefit from urban waters and surrounding land. Urban waters include canals, rivers, lakes, wetlands, aquifers, estuaries, bays, and oceans. Read More
BIO announces topics for BIO CEO and Investor Conference.December 8, 2011
Scheduled for Feb 13-14, 2012, 14th Annual BIO CEO and Investor Conference will cover latest investment trends within biotechnology industry. Event will host 10 sessions and 2 CEO fireside chats highlighting issues with FDA and trends in reimbursement. Therapeutic Workshops will cover topics such as oncology, companion diagnostics, neurological and cardiovascular diseases, while Business Roundtables will address biotech drug launches, unique business models, and licensing and deal making. Read More
Funding Proposals Sought for precision measurement projects.December 8, 2011
NIST is soliciting proposals for next round of funding in its Precision Measurement Grant Program (PMGP), which provides support for experiments to make novel, high-precision measurements of important physical properties or fundamental constants of nature. PMGP projects may run for up to 3 years, funded at $50,000 per year. NIST anticipates awarding up to $100,000 this year to fund first year of 2 new projects. Abbreviated proposal submissions are due by 5 pm EST on February 2, 2012. Read More
Two NIST Members named IEEE Fellows for 2011.December 8, 2011
George Arnold, National Coordinator for Smart Grid Interoperability, was cited by IEEE for leadership in architecture and protocols for the electric grid and telecommunication networks. John Suehle, leader of NIST's CMOS and Novel Devices Group, was cited for contributions to the understanding of thin gate dielectric films. Fellowship is conferred by IEEE Board of Directors upon a person with outstanding record of accomplishments in any of IEEE fields of interest. Read More
Proposed Low Impact Paintball Standard is in development.December 8, 2011
Proposed standard ASTM WK34588, Practice for Operation of Low Impact Paintball Game Fields, enables those in paintball industry to create low-impact games for potential players who might like to try paintball but are initially intimidated by its intensity. According to Paintball Training Institute president Bob McGuire, standard outlines game organization, management, and safety protocols that slow down the game and limit shooting proximity to increase enjoyment for inexperienced players. Read More


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August 27, 2014 06:07 (over 1 year ago)
By the way, lots of hot rolls in a well designed castle might be fearsome to Knight/Runaway, but EMP and HACK will make them a joke, which make the imbalance even worse, we got two extremes.
Reminds me of a saying "If everything is OP nothing is OP" which is true, But "If everything is unbalanced nothing is unbalanced" does not work the same way fixing unbalanced things with unbalanced things just makes it more unbalanced.
(Unrelated note, Can't wait for totems leashing anti-kite mechanics to fix kiting and balance the game. And it definitely will fix the issues I'm 100% sure it wont be abuseable in anyway I'm sure it wont make the game even more unbalanced...)
Quote | Eener101 posted on Aug 26 2014 10:58 PM UTCI don't think many if any one trusts there ability to balance the game. (No offense ubisoft but I think it's the truth)
Yes it keeps em rare for the wrong reasons. And it wouldn't be so bad if the rare creatures were not undeniably superior to comparable creatures by a very large margin.
And we still trust these guys to balance the game why?.......
But they are the only ones who have the power to try to balance the game so.....last edited: August 27, 2014 06:27 (over 1 year ago)


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TEMECULA: Rep. Hunter gets mixed reviews for vaping during hearingFebruary 11th, 2016, 4:57 pm by AARON CLAVERIE
A U.S. House member who represents the bulk of Temecula, Rep. Duncan Hunter, caused a bit of stir on the hill Thursday by vaping during a hearing.
Hunter broke out his vaporizer pen, which he has said he uses in lieu of tobacco products, to illustrate how harmless the activity is during a conversation about use of the devices on airplanes.
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My S.O. and I spent two nights at Mosetlha Bush Camp at the end of June/beginning of July and had a truly memorable stay. Mosethla stands out as one of our favorite destinations from our many trips to South Africa over the last fifteen years.
I was an avid camper and backpacker in my youth (and still do the odd camping trip, now and then), so I guess what I liked best about Mosethla is that this is close to a camping, "natural" experience - albeit, with lots of luxuries and a very helpful support staff thrown into the bargain! Despite the fact that rooms are not en-suite and there is no electricity and running water, do not be deceived into thinking that a stay at Mosethla is a "roughing it" experience. The rooms are more than comfortable - and what a treat to stay in a partially open-sided room where you can hear the wild and look out and see the stars at night! The vault toilets were the cleanest and most "pleasant" I have ever come across, and the hot water provided by the donkey boiler system more than adequate for nice, hot showers. Meals were simple, but ample and tasty. There is a decent selection of beers, wines and soft drinks at very down-to-earth prices -- we really appreciated this.
The staff at Mosethla was wonderful - outgoing, friendly, caring and capable. Most of them have been with Mosethla since the camp opened, which tells you a lot about the management of the place and how it treats its staff. Our ranger, Jonny, was tops. He is an unusual guide in that he is not full of small talk and showmanship - unfortunately, so many rangers we've had on other safaris feel an annoying need to entertain you constantly - but was one of the most knowledgeable and professional rangers we've come across. His tracking skills are legendary within the park, and he "produced" wonderful sightings of game for us time and again. A highlight was tracking a leopard for the better part of an hour and then finally - presto! - Jonny found him deep in the bush!
We had the pleasure of being in camp when the founder's daughter, Caroline, was present. She is a delight with head and heart in the right place and has now taken over the running of the business. To Caroline: Good luck and keep up the good work!
We can't wait to go back!


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Google supercharges Android gaming with Cloud saves, matchmaking
Attention Android gamers: Now, what happens in Vice City on your phone doesn't have to stay in Vice City on your phone - or even on Android.
Attention Android gamers: Now, what happens in Vice City on your phone doesn't have to stay in Vice City on your phone - or even on Android.
Razer's been busy. The erstwhile peripheral maker took some time away from tinkering with mice and keyboards to create gaming laptops and Windows 8 tablets, and now they're dabbling in the VOIP space with Razer Comms.
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Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge for Nintendo Wii U has been unveiled to become the first video game to hit Australian retailers with the R18+ label due to its "high impact bloody violence," following an announcement by Classification Board director, Les...
Virgin Gaming, Xbox and 343 Industries have partnered up to launch a free "Halo 4 Infinity Challenge" that gives gamers a shot at over 2800 prizes.
Microsoft has announced that the Xbox Live Gold subscription service will be unlocked and open to all users in 15 selected countries.
Nintendo's latest device finally reaches Aussie shelves with several stores hosting midnight launches.
The latest instalment of the Call of Duty franchise hit retailers overnight, with hundreds of customers lining up for the midnight launch across the country.
Gaming company, Nintendo, has announced that its upcoming Wii U console will be touring Australia in a series of pop-up stores across the country commencing on Monday, November 5.
QUADs and epic loot come easy to a gamer, but what if you need to propose to your girlfriend? If you were like Gary Hudston -- whose girlfriend Stephanie shared in his obsessive love of the Portal series -- you would post a want-ad on a popular moddi...
Zynga has acquired mobile games start-up Astro Ape, according to Business Insider, which notes that Astro Ape employees are changing their place of employment on LinkedIn.
Zynga has been sued in a federal district court in Delaware for allegedly infringing on two patents obtained in the 1990's by Agincourt Gaming.
Rioters in London apparently set Sony's Enfield-based DADC (Digital Audio Disc Corporation) facility ablaze last night, reducing the massive disc distribution center to flames and smoke. The massive multi-story, 20,000 square meter building would hav...
Brisbane's number one (and only) gaming-and-drinking establishment, the Mana Bar, will spawn an interstate venue in the coming month, with the second gamer hangout opening in central Melbourne on July 16.
I actually kind of like Adam Sessler (see Sessler's cathartic Soapbox, "Killzone Mailbag"), though I have no idea what to make of Morgan "like huge frigging dragons!" Webb. And Bethesda's been a favorite developer for me personally since Morrowind. S...
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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
For work use, Microsoft Word and Excel programs pre-installed on the device are adequate for preparing short documents.
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH574 allowed for great mobility without being obnoxiously heavy or clunky. Its twelve hours of battery life did not disappoint.
The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.
My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.


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Sat Nav Review: Garmin nüvi 2595LMT with Lifetime Map Updates
The nüvi 2595LMT is the top-of-the-range GPS in Garmin's Advance series of mid-range sat navs ... if that makes sense. With a 5-inch screen, free lifetime maps and traffic info, connected services and an enhanced voice-control system, it has plenty of great features for a £200 GPS.
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Methodological Quality of Economic Evaluations of New Pharmaceuticals in the Netherlands
Background:Background: In the Netherlands, decisions about the reimbursement of new pharmaceuticals are based on cost effectiveness, as well as therapeutic value and budget impact. Since 1 January 2005, drug manufacturers are formally required to substantiate the cost effectiveness of drugs that have therapeutic added value in comparison with existing ones through pharmacoeconomic evaluations. Dutch guidelines for pharmacoeconomic research provide methods guidance, ensuring consistency in both the evidence and the decision-making process about drug reimbursement. Abstract: Aim:Aim: This study reviewed the methodological quality of all 21 formally required pharmacoeconomic evaluations of new pharmaceuticals between 1 January 2005 and 1 October 2008, and verified whether these evaluations complied with pharmacoeconomic guidelines. Abstract: Methods:Methods: Data on the quality of the pharmacoeconomic evaluations were extracted from the pharmacoeconomic reports published by the Dutch Health Care Insurance Board (CVZ). The Board's newsletters provided information on the advice to, and reimbursement decisions made by, the Dutch Minister of Health. All data extraction was carried out by two independent reviewers, and descriptive analyses were conducted. Abstract: Results:Results: The methodological quality was sound in only 8 of the 21 pharmacoeconomic evaluations. In most cases, the perspective of analysis, the comparator drugs, and the reporting of both total and incremental costs and effects were correct. However, drug indication, form (i.e. cost utility/cost effectiveness) and time horizon of the evaluations were frequently flawed. Moreover, the costs and effects of the pharmaceuticals were not always analysed correctly, and modelling studies were often non-transparent. Twelve drugs were reimbursed, and nine were not. Abstract: Conclusions:Conclusions: The compliance with pharmacoeconomic guidelines in economic evaluations of new pharmaceuticals can be improved. This would improve the methodological quality of the pharmacoeconomic evaluations and ensure consistency in the evidence and the decision-making process for drug reimbursement in the Netherlands.
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Causal loop
A causal loop, in the context of time travel or retrocausality, is a sequence of events (actions, information, objects, people)[1][2] in which an event is among the causes of another event, which in turn is among the causes of the first-mentioned event.[3][4] Such causally-looped events then exist in spacetime, but their origin cannot be determined.[1][2] A theorized example of a causality loop is given of a billiard ball striking its past self: the billiard ball moves in a path towards a time machine, and the future self of the billiard ball emerges from the time machine before its past self enters it, giving its past self a glancing blow, altering the past ball's path and causing it to enter the time machine at an angle that would cause its future self to strike its past self the very glancing blow that altered its path.[5]
Terminology in physics, philosophy, and fiction[edit]
Backwards time travel would allow for causal loops involving events, information, people or objects whose histories form a closed loop, and thus seem to "come from nowhere."[1] The notion of objects or information which are "self-existing" in this way is often viewed as paradoxical,[2] with several authors referring to a causal loop involving information or objects without origin as a bootstrap paradox,[6][7][8][9] an information paradox,[6] or an ontological paradox.[10] The use of "bootstrap" in this context refers to the expression "pulling yourself up by your bootstraps" and to Robert A. Heinlein's time travel story By His Bootstraps.[8][11]
An example of this type of paradox involving information is given by Everett: suppose a time traveler copies a mathematical proof from a textbook, then travels back in time to meet the mathematician who first published the proof, at a date prior to publication, and allows the mathematician to simply copy the proof. In this case, the information in the proof has no origin.[6] A similar example is given in the television series Doctor Who of a time-traveler who copies Beethoven's music from the future and publishes it in Beethoven's time in Beethoven's name.[12] Everett gives the movie Somewhere in Time as an example involving an object with no origin: an old woman gives a watch to a playwright who later travels back in time and meets the same woman when she was young, and gives her the same watch that she will later give to him.[6]
Krasnikov writes that these bootstrap paradoxes - information or an object looping through time - are the same; the primary apparent paradox is a physical system evolving into a state in a way that is not governed by its laws.[13] He does not find this paradoxical, and attributes problems regarding the validity of time travel to other factors in the interpretation of general relativity.[14]
A 1992 paper by physicists Andrei Lossev and Igor Novikov labeled such items without origin as Jinn, with the singular term Jinnee.[15] This terminology was inspired by the Jinn of the Quran, which are described as leaving no trace when they disappear.[16] Lossev and Novikov allowed the term "Jinn" to cover both objects and information with reflexive origin; they called the former "Jinn of the first kind", and the latter "Jinn of the second kind".[17][6][18] They point out that an object making circular passage through time must be identical whenever it is brought back to the past, otherwise it would create an inconsistency; the second law of thermodynamics seems to require that the object become more disordered over the course of its history, and such objects that are identical in repeating points in their history seem to contradict this, but Lossev and Novikov argued that since the second law only requires disorder to increase in closed systems, a Jinnee could interact with its environment in such a way as to regain lost order.[16][6] They emphasize that there is no "strict difference" between Jinn of the first and second kind.[19] Krasnikov equivocates between "Jinn", "self-sufficient loops", and "self-existing objects", calling them "lions" or "looping or intruding objects", and asserts that they are no less physical than conventional objects, "which, after all, also could appear only from either infinity, or a singularity."[20]
The term predestination paradox is used in the Star Trek franchise to mean "a time loop in which a time traveler who has gone into the past causes an event that ultimately causes the original future version of the person to go back into the past."[21] This use of the phrase was created for a sequence in a 1996 episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine titled "Trials and Tribble-ations",[22] although the phrase had been used previously to refer to belief systems such as Calvinism and some forms of Marxism which encouraged followers to strive to produce certain outcomes while at the same time teaching that the outcomes were predetermined.[23] Smeenk and Morgenstern use the term "predestination paradox" to refer specifically to situations in which a time traveler goes back in time to try to prevent some event in the past, but ends up helping to cause that same event.[10][24]
Self-fulfilling prophecy[edit]
A self-fulfilling prophecy may be a form of causality loop, only when the prophecy can be said to be truly known to occur, since only then events in the future will be causing effects in the past. Otherwise, it would be a simple case of events in the past causing events in the future. Predestination does not necessarily involve a supernatural power, and could be the result of other "infallible foreknowledge" mechanisms.[25] Problems arising from infallibility and influencing the future are explored in Newcomb's paradox.[26] A notable fictional example of a self-fulfilling prophecy occurs in classical play Oedipus Rex, in which Oedipus becomes the king of Thebes, whilst in the process unwittingly fulfills a prophecy that he would kill his father and marry his mother. The prophecy itself serves as the impetus for his actions, and thus it is self-fulfilling.[27][28] The movie 12 Monkeys heavily deals with themes of predestination and the Cassandra complex, where the protagonist who travels back in time explains that he can't change the past.[8]
Novikov self-consistency principle[edit]
General relativity permits some exact solutions that allow for time travel.[29] Some of these exact solutions describe universes that contain closed timelike curves, or world lines that lead back to the same point in spacetime.[30][31][32] Physicist Igor Dmitriyevich Novikov discussed the possibility of closed timelike curves in his books in 1975 and 1983,[33] offering the opinion that only self-consistent trips back in time would be permitted.[34] In a 1990 paper by Novikov and several others, "Cauchy problem in spacetimes with closed timelike curves",[35] the authors suggested the principle of self-consistency, which states that the only solutions to the laws of physics that can occur locally in the real Universe are those which are globally self-consistent. The authors later concluded that time travel need not lead to unresolvable paradoxes, regardless of what type of object was sent to the past.[5]
Physicist Joseph Polchinski argued that one could avoid questions of free will by considering a potentially paradoxical situation involving a billiard ball sent back in time. In this scenario, the ball is fired into a wormhole at an angle such that, if it continues along that path, it will exit the wormhole in the past at just the right angle to collide with its earlier self, thereby knocking it off course and preventing it from entering the wormhole in the first place. Thorne deemed this problem "Polchinski's paradox".[5] Two students at Caltech, Fernando Echeverria and Gunnar Klinkhammer, were able to find a solution beginning with the original billiard ball trajectory proposed by Polchinski which managed to avoid any inconsistencies. In this situation, the billiard ball emerges from the future at a different angle than the one used to generate the paradox, and delivers its past self a glancing blow instead of knocking it completely away from the wormhole, a blow which changes its trajectory in just the right way so that it will travel back in time with the angle required to deliver its younger self this glancing blow. Echeverria and Klinkhammer actually found that there was more than one self-consistent solution, with slightly different angles for the glancing blow in each case. Later analysis by Thorne and Robert Forward showed that for certain initial trajectories of the billiard ball, there could actually be an infinite number of self-consistent solutions.[5]
Echeverria, Klinkhammer and Thorne published a paper discussing these results in 1991;[36] in addition, they reported that they had tried to see if they could find any initial conditions for the billiard ball for which there were no self-consistent extensions, but were unable to do so. Thus it is plausible that there exist self-consistent extensions for every possible initial trajectory, although this has not been proven.[37] The lack of constraints on initial conditions only applies to spacetime outside of the chronology-violating region of spacetime; the constraints on the chronology-violating region might prove to be paradoxical, but this is not yet known.[38]
Novikov's views are not widely accepted. Visser views causal loops and Novikov's self-consistency principle as an ad hoc solution, and supposes that there are far more damaging implications of time travel.[39] Krasnikov similarly finds no inherent fault in causal loops, but finds other problems with time travel in general relativity.[14]
See also[edit]
- ^ a b c Smith 2013
- ^ a b c Lobo 2002, p. 3
- ^ Rea 2014, p. 78
- ^ Rea 2009, p. 204
- ^ a b c d Thorne 1994, pp. 509–513
- ^ a b c d e f Everett & Roman 2012, pp. 136-139
- ^ Visser 1996, p. 213: "A second class of logical paradoxes associated with time travel are the bootstrap paradoxes related to information (or objects, or even people?) being created from nothing."
- ^ a b c Klosterman 2009, pp. 60-62
- ^ Toomey 2012, p. 343
- ^ a b Smeenk & Wüthrich 2011, p. 581
- ^ Ross 1997
- ^ Holmes 2015
- ^ Krasnikov 2001, p. 4
- ^ a b Krasnikov 2001, pp. 14-16
- ^ Lossev & Novikov 1992, pp. 2311-2312
- ^ a b Toomey 2012, p. 200-203
- ^ Lossev & Novikov 1992, pp. 2315-2317
- ^ Toomey 2012, pp. 208
- ^ Lossev & Novikov 1992, p. 2320
- ^ Krasnikov 2001, p. 8-9
- ^ Okuda & Okuda 1999, p. 384
- ^ Erdmann & Hutzel 2001, p. 31
- ^ Daniels 1960, p. 17: "Marxism, though represented as a 'monistic' philosophy, is permeated with dualism, of two sorts. One of these, underlying all of the foregoing discussion, has been widely recognized—the contrast between the scientific (or pseudo-scientific) analysis of the laws of social development, and the energetic devotion to revolutionary action to make the inevitable come true. This might be called the 'predestination paradox,' which Marxism shares with Augustinian and Calvinist theology."
- ^ Morgenstern 2010, p. 6
- ^ Craig 1987, pp. 331–350
- ^ Dummett 1996, pp. 356, 370-375
- ^ Dodds 1966, pp. 37–49
- ^ Popper 1985[page needed]
- ^ Krasnikov 2002
- ^ Carroll 2004
- ^ Gödel 1949
- ^ Bonnor & Steadman 2005
- ^ Friedman 1990, p. 42, note 10.
- ^ Novikov 1983, p. 169: "The close of time curves does not necessarily imply a violation of causality, since the events along such a closed line may be all 'self-adjusted'—they all affect one another through the closed cycle and follow one another in a self-consistent way."
- ^ Friedman 1990
- ^ Echeverria 1991
- ^ Earman 1995, pp. 184
- ^ Earman 1995, pp. 187-188
- ^ Nahin 1999, pp. 345-352
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- Earman, John (1995). Bangs, Crunches, Whimpers, and Shrieks: Singularities and Acausalities in Relativistic Spacetimes. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-509591-X.
- Erdmann, Terry J.; Hutzel, Gary (2001). Star Trek: The Magic of Tribbles. Pocket Books. ISBN 0-7434-4623-2.
- Everett, Allen; Roman, Thomas (2012). Time Travel and Warp Drives. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. ISBN 978-0-226-22498-5.
- Friedman, John; Morris, Michael S.; Novikov, Igor D.; Echeverria, Fernando; Klinkhammer, Gunnar; Thorne, Kip S.; Yurtsever, Ulvi (1990). "Cauchy problem in spacetimes with closed timelike curves". Physical Review D 42 (6): 1915. Bibcode:1990PhRvD..42.1915F. doi:10.1103/PhysRevD.42.1915.
- Gödel, Kurt (1949). "An Example of a New Type of Cosmological Solution of Einstein's Field Equations of Gravitation". Rev. Mod. Phys. 21 (3): 447. Bibcode:1949RvMP...21..447G. doi:10.1103/RevModPhys.21.447.
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- Krasnikov, S. (2002), "No time machines in classical general relativity", Classical and Quantum Gravity 19 (15), p. 4109 arXiv:gr-qc/0111054
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Evelyn Collins Thibodaux, 82, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off, passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Cheramie Cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Ray and Troy Thibodaux; three daughters, Sandra Lorraine, Cheryl Thibodaux and Tammy Sommers; four sisters, Lauranice Charpentier, Melda Guidry, Elaine Bergeron, and Judica Savoie; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Huey Thibodaux; her parents, Philozate and Theresa Gaspard Collins; four brothers, Vendon, Olaine, Ignance and Louman Collins; and three sisters, Mildred Doucet, Louella Pitre and Vivian Callahan.
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Tap. Tap. Tap.
Laughter roared from behind the locked tavern door, mingling with the music that thumped against the walls trying desperately to escape its rectangular prison. I glanced behind me, a feeling of unease flooding my senses. The dark air of night had swept in fast. Black now coated the once-lively cobblestone street, the only light being emitted from a small lantern above the smooth mahogany entrance. Not even the moon was out tonight. I shivered.
A glass shattered inside the building, followed by a chorus of bewildered shouts and amused chuckles. I heaved a heavy sigh and moved back towards the door, tapping my knuckles against its sturdy surface for a second time.
A short, high-pitched chirp entered my ears. I looked down. My partner, Moss, purred reassuringly on my shoulder, flicking her tail and flaring her spines, her dark green scales glowing under the light of the lantern. She then rubbed her tiny head against my neck. Even though I'd been with her for well over a month now I still couldn't believe how unusually small she was, especially for a dragon.
The door swung open and a blinding golden glare rolled out of the room, accompanied by the deep voice of a male.
"What?" he snapped impatiently. "This is a pub, kid: 'The Dragon's Den;' not a children's crèche." I gulped. He was a big, burly man with bulging biceps and a rough, angular face. Tanned skin cloaked his body in tough leather and his tight tank-top did little to hide his abdominal muscles. With a clean-shaven head and tattoos curling around his limbs, he truly looked terrifying!
"I-I-I'm here to sign up for my next match!" I stammered, my voice rising to a petrified squeak. On my shoulder, Moss squealed and darted under the folds of my clothes. The man glared at me for a moment longer before stepping to the left with a grunt of disapproval.
"Good luck then, kid" he spat. Tentatively, I stepped inside the tavern. The room reeked of stale urine, beer and body odour. More lanterns lined the oak-wood walls and tiny table candles sat astride each bench-top. The once polished floor was now scuffed and dinted and the noise level in the room was astounding!
I moved towards the counter to register and collect an ID tag. The excitement in the room was suffocating. It was overwhelming and actually quite frightening. I could feel my heart thumping against my chest, like someone was driving a battering ram into my rib cage.
"Excuse me, kiddo," the bar tender began gently. He looked rather out of place here in amongst all of the other competitors. With his soft face and wiry red hair, he certainly stood out from the rest. "Your number is 404," he continued. "So make sure you remember it!" He gave me a friendly wink and gestured towards an empty stool in front of the bench. "Just take a seat and listen for your number." And with that, He strolled away. I think he could tell I was nervous.
Carefully, I picked up my tag, slipped it into my pocket and plonked myself onto the cushioned leather seat, trying to steady my racing heart as I did so. Moss poked her head out from under my clothes and purred softly. Even Moss could tell I was nervous!
Then, suddenly, an arm was draped around my shoulders. I jumped in shock and let out a stunned cry.
"G'day mate!"
A young male voice flowed into my ears. A face for that voice appeared in front of me moments later. He looked around my age, about 13 or 14, with thick, untidy grey hair that dangled down past his shoulders. He was rather small, short as well as skinny, with pale skin and a yellow-cream beanie that sat atop his messy mop. A puppy-sized griffin stood on his shoulder.
The boy flashed a huge, toothy grin.
"Name's Charlie," he announced. "Nice ta meet cha!" He held out his small hand, a friendly expression plastered to his face; a soft warm glow lighting up his dark eyes. I could feel a tight smile forcing its way across my own lips. I mean, it was impossible not to smile at his enthusiasm. Slowly, cautiously, I raised my hand up.
Charlie's hand lunged forward with lightning speed and latched onto mine, shaking it up and down vigorously.
"Howdy! Nice ta meet cha! How ya doin'?" he shouted. Then, leaning closer, he asked:
"What's ya name?"
"L-Louise," I stuttered. A dubious expression flashed across Charlie's face.
"L-Louise?" He repeated uncertainly. But, as I watched, a smile slowly crept across his lips, the confusion painted on his face only seconds earlier melting away like candle wax.
"Nah, I'm just messin' wit cha!" he beamed, giving me a light punch to the shoulder. A loud chirp resounded from Charlie's shoulder, the griffin that sat there fluffing its brown and white feathers in frustration.
"Oh! Sorry pal!" Charlie said. "This here's Sora: my partner." Charlie jerked his thumb towards the hybrid. He then heaved a sigh and leaned backwards, placing his hands behind his head and closing his eyes. "Yep. We're pretty famous, me and him. Known all round the world for our awesome skills."
My jaw dropped and my eyes bulged in absolute astonishment.
"You're a world renowned fighter?!"I gaped. Charlie nodded.
"But... but you're... so small!"
"So?!" he snapped lividly. I jumped a bit. His voice was so loud! I watched as some heads turned towards us, fixing their glaring gazes onto Charlie. Charlie didn't seem to care though. Furious flames flickered in his now-open eyes. I must have hit a nerve.
Charlie straightened his back and took a deep breath.
"Does it really matter?" he asked, more calmly this time. Then, raising an eyebrow, he added:
"You ain't too big ya self, ya know."
Sora chirped in what sounded like agreement, combining with Charlie's laughter to create an intoxicating cloud of cheerfulness.
"Real strength don't come from size," he began, placing his hand on his chest. "It comes from here."
Bing. Bong.
A bell-like noise drowned the whole room in silence.
"Excuse me, everyone"
A young female voice flowed from the speakers like river water, soft and smooth but overflowing with confidence.
"Could numbers 17, 99, 254 and 404 please make their way to their respective waiting rooms."
My heart began to pound again.
"That's me..." I whispered. Charlie chuckled again.
"Really?" he exclaimed. "Me too!"He hopped off his chair and lifted his arm up, clenching his fist.
"Good luck, mate!" he grinned. I tapped his fist with mine.
"Yeah, you too," I replied. I made my way towards my waiting room. The door was different from the others, with a polished brass knob and darker wood. It looked colder, drained of every ounce of the excitement that filled the rest of the room. Just looking at it gave me chills.
I reached out and gripped the knob, twisting it round and pulling the door open.
That was all I could see. No light. Nothing. It was like a dark, empty void had engulfed the room, spilling its intimidating atmosphere into the air. My legs moved by themselves, guiding me into the void.
The door slammed shut behind me. It was then that I noticed how heavy my breathing was, how hard my heart was thumping. I inhaled once, as deep as I could, and released all my nerves in one go. Time to do this.
A transparent blue square appeared in front of me, along with the words 'ID check' and a blank rectangle in the top left corner. Without hesitation, I slammed my palm down onto the square and watched as blue lights caressed my skin.
A picture slowly materialised in the empty space on the screen, depicting a young girl with long, orange-brown hair that tumbled over her shoulders like waterfalls. Big brown eyes lit up her face and a petite little nose covered in pale skin sat in the middle of it.
That's definitely me, I thought as the panel dissolved. Slowly, a door opened in front of me, finally allowing light to enter the void of darkness. Cheers flooded into the room, getting increasingly louder as I walked out into the arena. Dust swirled across the dirt floor. Wood ringed the edges of the coliseum, steel bars sprouting from the several metre tall planks. I glanced around.
"Who's my opponent?"
I stopped and stared in disbelief. Charlie returned my stunned expression with one of his own. I couldn't believe it! I had to fight him!?
A familiar female voice boomed from the speakers.
"Combatants, ready your weapons!"
I didn't move; I couldn't move! Moss wriggled her way out from under my clothes chirped encouragingly. Charlie drew his weapon and I watched as it transformed into a spear. He gripped it with both hands.
Charlie kicked off the ground with lightning speed. In moments he was in front of me, pushing the point of his spear closer and closer to my body. I heard Moss's piercing cry and watched as flames engulfed Charlie's body. Charlie's bloodcurdling scream managed to break me from my trance. I jumped to the right and drew my weapon from its holster, pushing a button on the hilt to manifest a lightsaber-like axe. Sora dove forward and tackled Moss, throwing her to the ground with a sickening thud.
"Moss!" I cried. That was when I realised that Charlie had disappeared. I spun myself in circles, scanning every shadow for even the slightest trace of movement. Behind me, I heard dirt crunch under boots. I spun around but my reflexes weren't quick enough. Charlie lunged forward, the blade of his spear slicing my bicep as I dove out of the way. Blood trickled down my arm, along my fingers and into the dirt beneath my feet. But my wound was nowhere near as serious as Charlie's. His body was badly burnt, painful-looking raw skin now covering his whole body. On the upside though, at least he wasn't on fire anymore.
Charlie twirled his spear in his hand before sprinting towards me, thrusting his weapon forward. I darted to the left and swung my axe around, its blade slicing through the skin that still remained on his lower back. He screamed again, but not before swinging his spear around and pushing it upwards. The blade pierced through my chest.
"Damn it!" I cursed, adjusting the rimless glasses balancing on the tip of my nose. I carefully placed the gaming controller on the carpet and stood up, pushing my lower back forward in an attempt to loosen my overly tense muscles. The 'Game Over' banner still flashed brightly on the screen, its accompanying music drifting effortlessly through the room, riding the air like a surfer.
"Damn it, damn it, damn it!" I growled. "After all that, I still lost!" I narrowed my eyes in frustration. However, I could feel an excited flame beginning to well up inside me and, before long, a content smile had begun to lift my cheeks.
I'll get you next time... Charlie.


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Packaged beer is an example of an industry responding to changing consumer trends in a competitive global market. Relatively unchanged for over three decades, the average Australian drinks around 110 litres of beer per year with a total market value of approximately $4.9 billion.
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We here at SQUAWKBOX HQ don't believe the world is going to end on the 21st of December. Why? Well, because Doctor Karl told us so. But also because 2013 is going to be too great to miss – and here's why:
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Looking for some exciting ideas to liven up the December period for your business?
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Dennis Antoniello, the General Manager of Wickets Bar and Grill in Chicago decided to offer a complimentary gift-wrapping service on Saturday and Sundays until December 23 for customers who spend over $10 at the restaurant.
Speaking to Nightclub and Bar newsletter, Promo Power, Dennis attributed the popularity of the promotion to most men not being proficient at wrapping presents. Wickets were offering the opportunity for their customers to relax with a drink and food as their presents are thoughtfully wrapped by local high school students.
You can read the complete article here.
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The Karma Keg isn't new – but it's popularity has increased in venues looking to share their good fortunes with those in need. The promotion involves covering the cost of a keg and allowing punters to pay what they'd like for a beer with 100% of profits going to charity.
The Age reported that whilst some customers paid nothing or less than the average price of a beer (one keg generally brings in $650 at $4.00 per beer), most paid over, raking in $750 to $850 for charity.
You can read the complete article, and find out how to run your own karma keg here.
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The Social Series: How To Maximise Your Return On Twitter.
By Heidi | Published November 28, 2012
As Twitter executives fly into Australia with ongoing rumours that a new office will open somewhere in Sydney or Melbourne, it seems like the perfect right time to launch The Social Series, starting with our first post: How To Maximize Your Return On Twitter.
Why Would You Want To Use Twitter?
I've met a lot of business executives who have been positively giddy with excitement at the idea of jumping on Twitter. These businesses, or the people behind them were so excited about the idea of turning tens of thousands of followers into hundreds of thousands of dollars, they didn't realize that they had one substantial roadblock – they had no idea how to use the social platform, or how it should be used.
Unrealistic expectations are a social media managers worst enemy – we all know that there is no such thing as a free lunch, so why would there be thousands of dollars worth of unlocked profits hiding in a social platform that you don't have to work for? Everything in life is give and take, and that includes in the digital realm.
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Logitech Mini Boombox review
What we liked: Considerably smaller than we expected it to be, it fits well on a desk, in a carry-on bag, or in the car. Works nicely in an office environment as it sounds better than the speakerphones that come with many smartphones. Rechargeable battery has around 10 hours of life, depending on usage.
Room for improvement: Doesn't handle bass as well as other similarly priced speakers in the price point. The finish on top is easy to smudge or scratch.
Summed up: The Logitech Mini Boombox Bluetooth speaker might not be as good as other, more expensive devices but we're still pleased with the overall package. The $99 price point is a tad bit higher than we're comfortable with however at $75 or so it's a no-brainer.
I had no idea just how "mini" this boombox was going to be until I pulled it out of the box. At around 1/3 of the size I expected, it was certainly miniature. Barely big enough to fill an adult hand, I was concerned it would not sound very good. I'm pleased to say that the overall sound and volume capabilities were deceivingly impressive. The whole cliche of "big things in small packages" came to mind as I paired it with my phone to play some music. Audio was clear, although a tad bit tinny, when I tried a few electronic music tracks however bass seemed to distort at higher levels. Considering just how big (or small) the device is I cannot say I was surprised.
Switching away from music and into a more "practical" mode, I simply loved keeping this on my desk for speakerphone capabilities. At around 10 hours of playback I would find that it gives me nearly a week's worth of phone calls without recharging. The sound for calls was much louder and clearer than anything I get out of my handset so this has become a permanent fixture in the office.
I've been on a big audio book kick over the last few weeks and my experience with the Logitech Mini Boombox could not have come at a better time. It's small enough to take with me whenever I move to another room and the battery allows for a full day of playback. Thanks to a micro-USB port on the back, I can charge this anywhere and everywhere I go. A word of caution though as you might not want to move this too often – it gets scuffed easy and that shiny top won't stay pretty forever.
The buttons on the top of the device respond well to touch and provide a quick way to pause , advance, or step back music. There are also buttons for volume adjustment as well as one to take incoming calls. The backside of the boombox also allows for auxiliary input to plug in devices that do not have a Bluetooth connection (MP3 player, digital reader, etc.)
My advice to you is not to buy this with the impression that you will be getting a fantastic piece of audio equipment designed for enjoying music. Instead, look at it from the standpoint of practicality, giving more weight to the idea of an enhanced speakerphone experience. Be it taking calls, playing audiobooks, checking voice mail, or playing games, it works better viewed as a jack-of-all-trades product.
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Dracula's Death
|Dracula's Death
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|Directed by
|Károly Lajthay
|Written by
|Károly Lajthay
Mihály Kertész
|Erik Vanko
Lene Myl
|Distributed by
|Fantasztikus Filmregéncy
Release dates
|August 1921 (Austria)
Running time
|65 minutes
Hungarian intertitles
Dracula's Death, or Drakula halála, sometimes translated as The Death of Drakula, is a 1921 Hungarian silent horror film that was written and directed by Károly Lajthay.[1] It is presumed to be a lost film.[2]
The film is notable because it marks the first screen appearance of the vampire Count Dracula, though recent scholarly research indicates that the film's plot does not actually follow the narrative of Bram Stoker's novel Dracula.[3] After originally opening in Vienna in 1921 and enjoying a long and successful European run, the film was later re-edited and re-released in Budapest in 1923.[4]
The film is about a woman who experiences frightening visions after visiting an insane asylum where one of the inmates claims to be Count Dracula (here following the Hungarian spelling Drakula). She has trouble determining whether the inmate's visions are real or merely nightmares.
- Erik Vanko as Dracula
- Lene Myl as Mary Land
- Carl Goetz as meatman
- Aladár Ihász as the meatman's assistant
- Dezső Kertész as George
- Lajos Réthey as the fake doctor
- Elemér Thury as Doctor
- James Ard as the doctor's assistant
- Margit Lux as Mary
See also[edit]
- Dracula (1931)
- Drakula (1920)
- List of lost films
- Nosferatu (1922)
- Vampire film
- ^ Heiss, Lokke. "Dracula Unearthed." Cinefantastique 30.7-8 (October 1998): 91.
- ^ Progressive Silent Film List: Drakula halála at silentera.com
- ^ Heiss, p. 92.
- ^ Heiss, p. 92.
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- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- Dash pepper
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound)
- 4-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 4-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon honey
- In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Rub over pork. Place in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal bag and refrigerate overnight.
- Combine the glaze ingredients. Place tenderloin on a rack in a foil-lined shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°, basting occasionally with glaze. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Yield: 2 servings.
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