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Intern Post: The Mercy of Indissolubility
Growing up with three brothers, I remember a lot of forced apologies being exchanged back and forth between us. My parents would make us say the words before we were actually ready to apologize for (or forgive) whatever nastiness was inflicted that day. But however hurt or angry we were at the moment, there was never a question in our minds about whether we loved one another. We belonged to each other and wouldn't have had it any other way. Being family and loving one another went hand-in-hand.
Love sees beyond what is broken, rude, selfish, or mean in the other person's action and reaches out a hand to heal the relationship. By making my brothers and me practice forgiveness in the everyday offenses of life, my parents were leading us to understand mercy: it makes things right between us.
Throughout the Old Testament we see a cycle of betrayal and mercy played out between Israel and the Lord. Over and over, Israel abandons God for their own desires, but the Lord continually draws her back to himself because he chose her and he is faithful to the covenant he made. In the book of Hosea in particular, the relationship of a married couple is used to reveal the steadfastness of God's love for Israel. No matter what she does, He remains faithful.
A sacramental marriage helps those who witness it to understand God's fidelity to his people. Indissolubility is a gift of mercy, because it makes the relationship of the couple true to what love is: a complete gift of oneself that can't be taken back. A person in love does not promise their beloved the next three years; they promise forever![1] "The gift of indissolubility means that despite the vicissitudes and suffering that come with human failure and sin, the sacramental marriage bond remains an abiding source of mercy, forgiveness, and healing."[2] To deny the indissolubility of marriage would be an affront against the sacrament of marriage because it would deny the reality of grace and its power to heal and perfect a person.
I came across a beautiful reflection about marriage recently on a blog site. A woman was reflecting on her experience of learning to have mercy on her husband who was struggling with clinical depression. She said, "Through mercy, God taught me to love my husband as we all deserve to be loved—with a love devoid of self, thinking only of the good of the other person."[3] While her husband was sick, she, "picked up his cross for him, as Jesus does for us, and bore his malaise and withdrawal in loving silence." By showing mercy rather than demanding justice, the couple was able to maintain peace and goodwill during his illness. Mercy itself is not a cure for depression, but it helped this couple to preserve their relationship in a difficult time. The wife realized that she needed to be kind and selfless, and not seek justice but rather have mercy, and finally when she did that she found, "I no longer cared about justice."
It can be said of the practice of reconciliation that it "washes away small offenses, but it also protects from great offenses. Pardon confers a habitus of communion."[4] Mercy towards siblings, in my case, and a husband in the case of the blog contributor is an expression of a disposition toward communion. It is a desire to be united to the other person, even after they have hurt you. A married couple that frequently seeks and offers mercy reinforces their "togetherness" or communion so that when serious trials arise they have already practiced drawing towards one another. The indissoluble bond of marriage not only calls a couple to be merciful toward each other, but indissolubility also reveals God's own mercy, because when he binds two people together in the sacrament, he gives them the graces they need to live it out.
[1] There is a new concept about marriage out there these days called a "wed-lease," which turns marriage into something more like a business contract: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-high-divorce-rate-means-its-time-to-try-wedleases/2013/08/04/f2221c1c-f89e-11e2-b018-5b8251f0c56e_story.html. This is not true to what love is.
[2] Healy, N. (2014). The Merciful Gift of Indissolubility. Communio International Catholic Review, 41.2. Retrieved from http://www.communio-icr.com/files/healy41-2.pdf
[3] "Ode to Feminine Genius: A Merciful Woman." Catholic Sistas. Aug. 28, 2014. http://www.catholicsistas.com/2014/08/ode-feminine-genius-merciful-woman/
[4] Laffitte, J.(2015). The Choice of the Family. New York: Image, p. 143.
Written by the Spring Intern in the Promotion and Defense of Marriage Secretariat.
Australian Bishops Speak Out: Don't Mess with Marriage
The Catholic bishops of Australia are rallying against the increasing acceptance of same-sex "marriage" and the pressure to adopt it. Their Pastoral Letter is named "Don't Mess with Marriage".
Archbishop Anthony Fisher, OP wrote about it to his people. Bishop Gregory O'Kelly, SJ of Port Pirie added his own letter to the mix, saying it simply and clearly:
"A pear is not an apple. Same-sex marriage is not the same as a marriage between a man and a woman. The opinions of media personalities, or politicians, or a parliamentary vote can do what they wish, but no matter how much they say it, a pear remains a pear and does not change into an apple. Equally same-sex marriage is not identical with a marriage between a man and a woman. In the Christian tradition marriage has the two aspects of the mutual support and love of a man and a woman, and the openness to procreation, to bearing life. That is what the word "parent" means in its Latin origin, a bearer, a creator, a life-giver. No matter how you use the word "marriage", a same-sex union does not have the fundamental possibility of parenting. True marriage remains a vowed union between a man and a woman, a commitment for life, to provide a context in which new life might be born. The nature of marriage cannot be altered by the vote of politicians; it is not their area, it is the plan of God for the natural order."
Bishop Conley: Martyrs, Witnesses and Public Life
This past March, Bishop Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska gave an address for the "Catholics in the Capitol" annual Legislative Advocacy Day at the Nebraska State Capitol. It is entitled: "Martyrs, Witnesses and Public Life: Catholics at the Capitol"
Here are a few sections from his address that are pertinent to the work of the USCCB in promoting and defending marriage. He says, "The freedom to practice the faith is threatened by aggressive unchecked secularism, which stops at almost nothing to establish what Pope Benedict XVI called the 'dictatorship of relativism.' Relativism today is veiled by words like 'tolerance' and 'non-discrimination' and 'progressivism.'" Indeed, the truth about marriage is currently being portrayed as bigoted or discriminatory.
Bishop Conley notes, "Today, our lives are not threatened in the state of Nebraska. But our liberties are. But in our state, faithful Christians face threats to their livelihood, to the education of their children, and to their family life." These will only continue and become more serious as time goes by if we do not have the courage to stand up for our religious freedom now.
He reminds us that it is the call of the laity to bring Christ into the public sphere. "The Second Vatican Council said that your [lay] task is to 'animate the temporal order' with the Spirit of Jesus Christ. This means that our civil laws should reflect truth: the truth about the dignity of every human person; the truth about the sovereignty of families; the truth about the rights of children, and the disabled, and the elderly." Catholic laypersons cannot sit on the sidelines on the debate about marriage.
Marriage is part of the common good for society. Bishop Conley notes, "Promoting human dignity is the common good. Promoting the family is the common good. Protecting truth and preserving justice is why we make law."
And finally, Bishop Conley reminds us that we are in a spiritual battle with demons, "minions of the evil one," and must fight for the good of all souls, including those who disagree with us. "We need to remember that those who disagree with us are created by God for salvation with him—and we are called to be missionaries to them, in order to invite them to a transformative religious relationship with Jesus Christ."
USCCB Amicus Brief
On April 2, 2015, the USCCB submitted an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges, supporting the right of states to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
The basic arguments of the brief are as follows:
- The Catholic Bishops support the legal definition of marriage as the union of one man and one woman out of love, justice, and concern for the common good
- When it uniquely reinforces the union of one man and one woman, the law furthers the interests and well-being of children.
- When it uniquely reinforces the union of one Man and one Woman, the law furthers the interests and well-being of mothers and fathers.
- The legal definition of marriage as the union of one man and one woman is not based on hatred, bigotry, or "animus" or any other impermissible purpose or classification.
- When it draws distinctions based on conduct rather than status or inclination, the law does not reflect hatred, bigotry, or "animus."
- When it treats one type of conduct differently from conduct with very different practical consequences, the law does not reflect hatred, bigotry, or "animus."
- When it reinforces norms that happen to correspond with religious beliefs, the law does not impermissibly endorse religion
- When it declines to specially reinforce a particular relationship between persons, the law does not thereby "ban" that relationship or make it "illegal."
- A holding that the unique affirmation of man-woman marriage is grounded in hatred, bigotry, or "animus" would needlessly create Church-State conflict for generations to Come.
Archbishop Cordileone Responds to Recent Federal Rulings
Check out the press release from the USCCB about the recent rulings on marriage in federal courts. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Promotion and Defense of Marriage, Archbishop Cordileone reminds us, "Recent court decisions on marriage in no way deter our efforts to promote the truth about marriage – a truth that no court decision can ever undo."
Friday Fast: July 25
Reflection: Tradition holds that Saints Joachim and Anne (whose feast day is July 26th) experienced a long period of infertility before conceiving Mary, the mother of Christ. We remember Sarah, Abraham's wife, and Hannah, in the book of Samuel, as other examples of faithful people who longed for children. May couples who are struggling with infertility be blessed with hope, peace, and community as they live out their vocation to marriage.
Sometimes, the charting involved in Natural Family Planning can help to identify sources of infertility. It's NFP Awareness Week, so we encourage you to check it out!
Saints Joachim and Anne, Grandparents of Jesus, pray for us!
Colorado Bishops Respond to Hobby Lobby case
The bishops of Colorado joined in a statement after the recent Supreme Court Hobby Lobby case. They say,
"We are hopeful that today's decision will cast a favorable light on the ongoing non-profit cases still making their way through the legal process. The Church has an obligation to serve, and therefore, it needs the freedom to serve without government coercion of conscience and intrusion into religious beliefs. We encourage all people of good will to continue to pray for the protection of religious freedom in every sector of our society as guaranteed by the first amendment."
We encourage you to read Bishop Aquila's pastoral letter on the Family as well.
Oregon Update
The SCOTUS has determined not to block Oregon's same-sex "marriages".
March for Marriage 2014
The second March for Marriage will be held in Washington, D.C. on June 19, 2014. This is a great opportunity to visibly and powerfully demonstrate your support of the true definition of marriage as a unique bond between a man and a woman.
The March begins with a Rally from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the grounds of the Capitol before going to the Supreme Court. Archbishop Cordileone is one of the featured speakers.
The details for the event, including information about the "virtual march", lobbying, and the gala that evening are available at www.marriagemarch.org.
Friday Fast: May 9
Intention: Let us pray that the gift of motherhood may be better understood and appreciated within our culture today.
Reflection: It is very fitting that we celebrate Mother's Day during the month dedicated to the most perfect mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary. A mother plays an irreplaceable role in a child's life. Without our mothers, we would not have been born and therefore would not have the capacity to live out our Catholic faith. In the words of St. John Paul II, "it is precisely those born of earthly mothers…who receive from the Son of God the power to become 'children of God' (Jn 1:12)…The history of every human being passes through the threshold of a woman's motherhood (no 19)."
It is interesting to note that the Church is sometimes referred to as a mother. Just as a mother gives life to her children, so also the Church "brings forth to a new and immortal life the sons who are born to her in baptism (Lumen Gentium, no 64)." Mary, the most perfect mother, is the archetype, or model for the Church because of her unfailing belief and obedience to God's will. "The Church indeed, contemplating [Mary's] hidden sanctity, imitating her charity and faithfully fulfilling the Father's will, by receiving the word of God in faith becomes herself a mother (LG, no 64)."
Did You Know? In 1965, Pope Paul VI wrote an Encyclical entitled "Mense Maio" (Month of May). In this document, he explained that "Since Mary is rightly to be regarded as the way by which we are led to Christ, the person who encounters Mary cannot help but encounter Christ likewise."
Friday Fast: May 2, 2014
Intention: Recalling Mary's "yes," may we each pray for a deeper openness to life and to all that God gives us.
Reflection: May is known as the month of Mary! There are many reasons to honor Our Lady, but perhaps one of the most basic is her fiat—her "let it be" in response to God's will. Mary's total receptivity is a perfect example of the openness to God we are all called to embrace.
On the Feast of the Annunciation, Pope Francis reminded us that "salvation cannot be bought and sold; it is given as a gift, it is free." Thus, "since it cannot be bought, in order for this salvation to enter into us we need a humble heart, a docile heart, an obedient heart like Mary's."
Through Mary we encounter Christ, who expressed God's great love for each of us through the sacrifice of his life on the Cross in total obedience to the Father. Through the example of Christ and Mary we can see that the freedom of salvation lies in perfect obedience and receptivity to God.
Did You Know? May is a special opportunity to grow in Marian devotion which leads us closer to Christ. Check out these pro-life rosary prayer intentions!
Friday Fast: April 11
Intention: We pray for a deeper understanding of what it means to be created male or female.
Reflection: During a recent morning meditation, Pope Francis reflected on the Book of Genesis. "The creation of man and woman is the masterpiece of creation," the Pope explained. God "did not want for man to be alone: he wanted him to be with his companion, his companion on the journey."
Here the Bible shows us a very important truth; man and woman are equal, but different. This sexual difference is actually complementary. It is through the existence of woman that we are able to fully appreciate the uniqueness of man and vice versa. An example of this aspect of difference and complementarity can be seen in beautiful paintings where two complementary colors are used. When brought together, the two different colors look more vibrant and unique than they would have looked separately. The same can be said of man and woman. In the words of Blessed John Paul II, "femininity in some way finds itself before masculinity, while masculinity confirms itself through femininity."
Did You Know? In his Theology of the Body, Blessed John Paul II explained that "man became an image of God not only through his own humanity, but also through the communion of persons, which man and woman form from the very beginning." Through marriage, a husband and wife are able to be a true communion of persons by giving themselves and receiving the other in unselfish love. In this way, a husband and wife have the unique ability to reflect Trinitarian Love.
Friday Fast: March 28
Reflection: "Pope Francis has observed that 'religion [cannot] be relegated to the inner sanctum of personal life, without influence on societal and national life.' …Every Christian is called to practice charity in a manner corresponding to his or her vocation. Some Catholics, like the Little Sisters of the Poor who run nursing homes for the elderly poor, devote their entire lives to helping others and embrace a vow of poverty themselves" (Archbishop Kurtz).
Yet the HHS mandate compels objecting employers to provide coverage for drugs and devices which are against their consciences and threatens the ministries of the Little Sisters of the Poor and many others.
As this and many other lawsuits progress, let us continue our prayer efforts for the protection of the religious freedom so we may practice charity and live out our faith without penalty.
Did You Know? This Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases brought by families who are seeking protection of their religious freedom.
Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, shares comments in his op-ed, "Will the Owners of Hobby Lobby Have to Check Their Faith at Their Own Door?"
Friday Fast: March 14
Intention: Marking the one-year anniversary of Pope Francis' election this week, we pray that we may follow his humble example and better love "our brethren, especially the weakest and neediest" (Pope Francis, April 24, 2013).
Reflection: A year ago this week, Pope Francis captivated the world almost immediately with his humble simplicity, charisma and warmth. Throughout the past year, he has continued to teach us both by his example and his words, inspiring us to look beyond ourselves and encouraging us to "go in search of the people who are the very flesh of Christ" (Vigil of Pentecost, 2013).
In the message from Pope Francis for last year's Day of Life, we are reminded that "even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God's creation, made in his own image, destined to live for ever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect."
Let us ask the Lord how He is calling us to love all of our brothers and sisters, especially the weakest and neediest, and follow where He leads.
Did You Know? The Vatican website features an online book of images and quotes from Pope Francis over the last year.
Friday Fast: March 7
Intention: As we begin Lent, we pray for the strength to commit ourselves to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving so that we may grow to love you, God, more each day.
Reflection: Lent is here, and it couldn't come at a better time! Lent is our way of taking a long loving look at ourselves and our lives and asking, "How can I be more faithful to the Gospel and grow deeper in my relationship with God?" To help us answer this question, the Church asks us to consider prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during this season.
Friday's Scripture readings focus particularly on fasting. During Lent, we may abstain from various things: sweets, soda, idle conversations, etc. But the prophet Isaiah and Jesus remind us that the things which we abstain from should not be done for themselves alone, but to change our hearts. When we give up something, emptiness is created in our lives. We are called to fill that emptiness with God. Isaiah gives us a clue as to what this looks like in a concrete way: justice, sharing, care for the unwanted and mistreated. What will you give up this Lent and how will this lead you closer to God?
Did You Know? There is a difference between fasting and abstaining. In the Latin Church, fasting means only taking one full meal for that day, with the possibility of two smaller meals that do not equal a full meal. Abstinence is the act of going without something, such as meat from our Fridays during Lent. Click here for more information on fasting and abstinence.
Friday Fast: February 28
Intention: We pray for a greater understanding of marriage as the unique and permanent union of one man and one woman.
Reflection: In today's Gospel, the Pharisees approach Jesus to ask if it is lawful for a husband to divorce his wife. Interestingly, before He explains that divorce is not lawful, Jesus first explains what marriage is – the union of one man and one woman: "But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh (Mark 10: 6-8)."
The Church's teaching on marriage is not founded on statistical data nor merely in upholding tradition, but is rooted in the truth of the human person: men and women are created "in the image of God" as male and female. The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains that "marriage is written in the very nature of man and woman as they come from the hand of the Creator (no. 1603)." Furthermore, what is truly united can never be separated. This is why the union of a man and woman in marriage is permanent: "So they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate (Mark 10: 8-9)."
Did You Know? At the beginning of the Extraordinary Consistory, Pope Francis addressed the College of Cardinals and introduced their topic of discussion. "During these days, we will reflect in particular on the family, which is the fundamental cell of society. From the beginning the Creator blessed man and woman so that they might be fruitful and multiply, and so the family then is an image of the Triune God in the world."
Friday Fast: February 21
Intention: This week, we ask martyrs who have died for Christ to intercede for people around the world who suffer persecution so that they can continue to witness to the faith.
Reflection: Saturday, February 22 marks the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, whom we remember as the first Pope and head of the Roman Catholic Church. St. Peter suffered a martyr's death, which Origen, a scholar and early Christian theologian, described as follows: "Peter was crucified at Rome with his head downwards, as he himself had desired to suffer."
The testimony we learn of St. Peter and all Catholic martyrs reminds us to remain ever ardent in our faith even in the face of persecution in the modern world. The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us: "Martyrdom is the supreme witness given to the truth of the faith: it means bearing witness unto death." (CCC, no. 2473) In this way, we follow Christ who came into the world to proclaim the truth.
At a recent U.S. congressional hearing, the Vatican's apostolic nuncio to the United Nations testified that "flagrant and widespread persecution of Christians rages in the Middle East even as we meet." Other speakers at the hearing spoke about violence against Christians in Indonesia, Vietnam, Nigeria, Myanmar, Sudan, Eritrea, and elsewhere. We must continue to pray for those who suffer persecution on account of their faith.
Did You Know? Pope Francis remarked on the Syrian crisis last year, asking for prayers for those killed. He recognized the great courage of those who have kept their faith despite suffering and persecution and said, "To all those who are suffering, I say: Never lose hope! The church is alongside you, accompanies you and supports you."
Friday Fast: January 24
Intention: May we accompany women facing crisis pregnancies with the compassionate and merciful love of Christ.
Reflection: In his homily at the Opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life, Cardinal O'Malley said, "The feelings of the woman in the Gospel must be like the young woman caught in a crisis situation of an unwanted pregnancy. She feels overwhelmed, alone, afraid, confused. We must never allow that woman to perceive the Pro-Life movement as a bunch of angry self righteous Pharisees with stones in their hands, looking down on her and judging her. We want the woman to experience the merciful love of Christ. Jesus does not condone the woman's fall, but He does not condemn her. He invites her to make a new start, to know that she is forgiven and loved. Pope Francis urges us to practice 'the art of accompaniment' which teaches us to remove our sandals before the sacred ground of the other, in this case, the woman in crisis. This accompaniment must be steady and reassuring, reflecting our closeness and our compassionate gaze which heals, liberates and encourages growth in the Christian Life."
Did You Know? Today is Day Seven of 9 Days for Life, but it's not too late to participate! Join thousands of people across the country praying the U.S. Catholic bishops' novena for life through a free app, email, text message, and more. http://www.9daysforlife.com
Friday Fast: January 17
Intention: We pray that we can continue to serve the poor and needy while living out the fullness of our faith.
Reflection: In his exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis urges Catholics and non-Catholics alike to serve the poorest among us. As Christians, we are called to serve Christ by serving and caring for our brothers and sisters. We do this every day in our schools, hospitals, and charitable organizations that seek to alleviate the suffering of the vulnerable.
Read Pope Francis' recent words regarding Christ's love for humanity and living out this love in our daily lives.
Archbishop Kurtz, President of the USCCB, has explained how the HHS mandate threatens our ability to serve the poor and vulnerable and how "forcing our ministries to divert funds from serving their neighbors to paying government fines will have real consequences for real people." Let us pray that the administration, Congress, and the courts will allow us to serve others while living out the fullness of the Catholic faith.
Did You Know? Each year, the President declares January 16th to be Religious Freedom Day, which commemorates the landmark adoption in 1786 of the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom, drafted by Thomas Jefferson. The goal of this day is to promote and protect religious expression and to "observe this day through appropriate events and activities in homes, schools, and places of worship."
December 20: Friday Fast
Intention: As we await with joyful anticipation the birth of Christ, let us pray and give thanks for pregnant women. May they be blessed and encouraged in their vocation as mothers.
Reflection: The anticipation is building! Christmas is almost here. In today's Gospel, we hear about the annunciation to Mary by the angel Gabriel that she will bear a son, and name him Jesus. Mary must have been filled with such anticipation as the birth of her son drew near.
We too are feeling the anticipation of the holiday. Children are getting excited to celebrate as they leave school. We are busy planning meals in anticipation for our guests. In all of this hustle and bustle, how do we find time for prayer? Christ's presence is always with us, even in the busyness of life. We need only take a few seconds to realize it. As you go out today and this coming weekend in anticipation for Christmas, remember to take Christ with you as you wait in line.Try praying this simple prayer, "Jesus, you are with me." Even this simple prayer will remind us Christ's arrival on Christmas. Also, seize a few moments for some quiet time with our Lord.
Did You Know? The "Hail Mary" prayer has its roots in the Bible. The first half of the prayer comes from Lk 1:28, "Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with you," and Lk 1:42, "Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus." The second half is a petition "Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death."


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March 25, 2015
Jan Brugård, CEO, Wolfram MathCore
Johan Rhodin, Kernel Developer
Explore the contents of this article with a free Wolfram SystemModeler trial.Today we are proud to announce the release of Wolfram SystemModeler 4.1. We will present some of the news in blog posts, beginning with this one, in which we will highlight the new reliability functionality.
We will illustrate this with an example, and you can try it out by downloading a trial version of SystemModeler and this example model, and a trial of the Wolfram Hydraulic library.
Most people probably have experiences with things they bought and liked, but that then suddenly failed for some reason. During the last few years we have both experienced this problem, including a complete engine breakdown in Johan's car (the engine had to be replaced), and Jan's receiver, which suddenly went completely silent (the receiver had to be sent in for repair and have its network chip replaced).
In both cases it caused problems for the customers (us) as well as for the producer. These are just a couple of examples, and we're sure you have your own.
February 11, 2015 — Johan Rhodin, Kernel Developer
Modelica is the object-oriented modeling language used in SystemModeler to model components and systems. When I first learned Modelica, I read all books available about the language (there are not that many!) and found the book Introduction to Physical Modeling with Modelica by Michael Tiller to be the best out there.
In 2012, when Michael started a Kickstarter campaign to fund the development of a Creative Commons licensed book about Modelica, I was the first person to back it, and Wolfram Research became one of the gold sponsors of the book. A new key feature in SystemModeler 4.0 is the full Modelica by Example book included in the product. This makes it much easier to get started learning Modelica.
I had the opportunity to ask Michael a couple of questions about the new book and Modelica.
January 6, 2015 — Mikael Forsgren, Wolfram MathCore
Explore the contents of this article with a free Wolfram SystemModeler trial.Mathematical modeling is not just used for understanding and designing new products and drugs; modeling can also be used in health care, and in the future, your doctor might examine your liver with a mathematical model just like the one researchers at AstraZeneca have developed.
The liver is a vital organ, and currently there isn't really a way to compensate for loss of liver function in the long term. The liver performs a wide range of functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and secretion of compounds necessary for digestion, just to mention a few. In the US and Europe, up to 15 % of all acute liver failure cases are due to drug-induced liver injury, and the risk of injuring the liver is of major concern in testing new drug candidates. So in order to safely monitor the impact of a new drug candidate on the liver, researchers at the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca have recently published a method for evaluating liver function that combines magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and mathematical modeling—potentially allowing for early identification of any reduced liver function in humans.
Last year, Wolfram MathCore and AstraZeneca worked together on a project where we investigated some modifications of AstraZeneca's modeling framework. We presented the promising results at the ISMRM-ESMRMB Joint Annual Meeting, which is the major international magnetic resonance conference. In this blog post, I'll show how the Wolfram Language was used to calculate liver function and how more complex models of liver function can be implemented in Wolfram SystemModeler.
December 23, 2014 — Robert Palmer, Applications Engineer
Explore the contents of this article with a free Wolfram SystemModeler trial.In April this year, I attended the 7th Noordwijkerhout Symposium on Pharmacokinetics,
Pharmacodynamics and Systems Pharmacology in the Netherlands. The conference focuses on the use of mathematical modeling in pharmacology and pharmaceutical R&D, and this year, the main topic was the emerging concept of systems pharmacology.
In general terms, systems pharmacology can be seen as the combination of pharmacometrics and systems biology, with one of its key principles being the integration of biological data and mathematical models describing several different levels of biological complexity—spanning from the molecular or cellular level to that of a whole organism or population. Usually, such integration of data and models is referred to as multilevel, or multiscale, modeling, and has the important benefit of allowing us to translate information on disease and drug effects from the biochemical level—where the effects originate—to changes on the whole body or population level, which are more important from a clinical and pharmacological point of view.
In this blog post, I thought we would take a closer look at what a systems pharmacology approach might look like. Specifically, I'll focus on some of the practical aspects of building complex, multilevel biological models, and how these can be dealt with using Wolfram SystemModeler.
December 5, 2014 — Malte Lenz, Wolfram MathCore
Explore the contents of this article with a free Wolfram SystemModeler trial.Could you fly using machine guns as the upward driving force? That's the question asked in Randall Munroe's What if? article, "Machine Gun Jetpack." It turns out you could, because some machine guns have enough thrust to lift their own weight, and then some. In this post, I'll explore the dynamics of shooting machine guns downward and study the actual forces, velocities, and heights that could be achieved. I'll also repeat the warning from the What if? post: Please do not try this at home. That's what we have modeling software for.
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November 24, 2014 — Wolfram Blog Team
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November 7, 2014
Leonardo Laguna Ruiz, Software Engineer
Johan Rhodin, Kernel Developer
Explore the contents of this article with a free Wolfram SystemModeler trial.
With the new, free ModelPlug library for Wolfram SystemModeler, you can connect Arduino boards to simulations in SystemModeler. Arduinos interface easily with input and output components, so you can integrate them into SystemModeler models, for example, to operate lights, run servos, and monitor sensors, switches, and potentiometers. With the ModelPlug library, you can freely mix hardware and software components in your simulations and use the Arduino as a data acquisition board.
If you want to follow along, you can download a trial of SystemModeler. It's also available with a student license, or you can buy a home-use license. All hardware used in this blog post can be bought for less than $50.
September 29, 2014
Anneli Mossberg
Olle Isaksson
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Have you heard about the Boeing 747 Dreamlifter that flew to the wrong airport and was forced to land on too short of a runway? Luckily, that story had a happy ending, and no passengers were hurt. Still, it is a potentially dangerous scenario when the landing distance required (LDR) is longer than the runway, and there are other possible reasons for such a situation besides a pilot gone astray.
One potential cause of such a scenario is a flap system failure. Flaps are hinged devices located on the trailing edges of the wings, where their angular position can be adjusted to change the lift properties of the plane. For example, suitably adjusting the flap position can enable the plane to be flown at a lower speed while maintaining its lift, or allow it to be landed with a steeper angle of descent without any increase in speed. One of several resulting advantages is that the LDR becomes shorter. This makes me wonder: Could a small flap failure increase the LDR so much that the assigned runway is suddenly too short?
To answer such a question, you have to understand the effects that a failure on a component level have at a system level. How will the control system react to it? Can we somehow figure out how to detect it during a test procedure? Can we come up with a safety procedure to compensate for it, and what happens if the pilot or maintenance personnel for some reason fail to follow that procedure?
August 21, 2014 — Johan Rhodin, Kernel Developer
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I'm an electrical engineer by training. In my first circuits class, all calculations were done by hand, and we could check solutions with unintuitive circuit simulators using the SPICE methodology. With SystemModeler I think it's easier than ever to get started building virtual circuits and trying what-if scenarios for electrical circuits and systems. In this blog post, I'll start from very basic circuits with components such as resistors and inductors and gradually add more complexity in the form of amplifiers and switching circuits.
If you want to follow along, you can download a trial of SystemModeler. It's also available with a student license, or you can buy a home-use license.
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July 23, 2014
Roger Germundsson, Director of Research & Development
Jan Brugård, CEO, Wolfram MathCore
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Today we are proud to announce the release of Wolfram SystemModeler 4.
For SystemModeler 4, we have expanded the supported model libraries to cover many new areas. We've also improved workflows for everything from learning the software to developing models to analyzing and deploying them.
People have been using SystemModeler in an astonishing variety of areas. Many of those have been well supported by built-in libraries, but many are totally new domains where models typically need to be built from scratch.
For most applications, using existing model libraries gives a real boost to productivity, but developing a good library takes a lot of effort. There are many aspects to think of: the best structure for easy modeling, the right level of detail, the interfaces to other components, which components to include, documentation, etc. And you may very well have to refactor the library more than once before you're done. Reusing components and interfaces from already tested and documented libraries not only speeds up development and learning, but also improves quality.
So we've made SystemModeler's already broad collection of built-in libraries even larger. For instance, we've added Digital, for digital electronics following the VHDL multivalued logic standard; QuasiStationary, for efficient approximate modeling of large analog circuits; and FundamentalWave, for modeling multiphase electrical machines. There are also many improvements to existing libraries, such as support for thermal ports in the Rotational and Translational mechanics libraries so that heat losses can be captured.


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Lamont Peterson: No Fear of Matthysse, I'll Go Toe To Toe!
By Luis Sandoval
Lamont Peterson is gearing up for his second fight of 2013 as he will take on hard hitting Argentinean Lucas Matthysse May 18th at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. This bout pits two of the best champions in the division and promises to be an explosive match up.
Matthysse has been on a tear as of late and considered one of the best and most avoided guys at 140. His punching power has been put on display in his last few outings and he along with Gennady Golovkin are today's version of the "boogie man".
Peterson was on the most recent edition of BoxingScene Radio and discussed his upcoming fight with Matthysse. The reigning IBF champion isn't concerned with the hype surrounding Matthysse's punching power and believes he has to prepare for everything his opponent has to offer.
"A lot of times in boxing when you have a big puncher, it's the way it goes. It's a lot of hype behind the big puncher. A lot of talk behind the big puncher. But I'm not worried about his punching power or anything like that. He's kind of underrated in the skill department and those are things I'm really focused on and really keying [in] on. Me and my coach are coming up with game plans to overcome that; not his big punch. But a lot of times like I said when you get that big puncher, it's always [going to be] a lot of hype" Peterson would tell BoxingScene Radio.
After a year long layoff, Lamont put on a dominant and impressive performance against Kendall Holt this past February as his own power was put on display. Peterson is a good inside fighter and said he's more than willing to go into the fire and stand toe to toe with Lucas.
"Of course I'm willing to go toe to toe with anyone. Inside fighting, if I go toe to toe with anybody I think I have a good chance of winning that fight. He's underrated in [the skill] department but I just think at the end of the day me being able to do multiple things, me being able to sit down with him when I want to and being able to move when I want to will be the difference. I think with him, if we sit there and go toe to toe and he gets in trouble, I really don't see him being able to box me off him" said Peterson.
The winner of Peterson-Matthysse is slated to face Danny Garcia in the Fall. Much like Top Rank mixing and matching their fighters at 140 and 147, Golden Boy is doing the same as this fight will serve as part of the first leg of the unofficial 140 pound tourney they are staging.
To listen to Peterson's interview in its entirety, you can listen to the BoxingScene Radio podcast: http://tobtr.com/s/4666825
You can follow Luis Sandoval on Twitter @Truewest007. You can also tune in to BoxingScene Radio, Boxingscene's official audio show every Tuesday from 6-8PM PST with hosts Ernest Gabion, Luis Sandoval, and Ryan Burton.
[B]Peterson will pull it off, i think it's going 12 rounds & it's going to be close on points. Matthysse is fighting somebody bigger then him for a change, who is pretty versatile with a lot of heart. It's going…Comment by IIG on 05-11-2013
I wince in pain just thinking about some of the body shots Lamont Peterson has landed (particularly against Bradley and Holt). Matthysse will be especially susceptible to his body work and it's going to be his undoing.Comment by Main Source on 05-11-2013
[QUOTE=thuggery;13351955]I wouldn't have fear if my body was pumped full of steroids too.[/QUOTE] You wouldn't have fear if your amygdala was missing and it clearly is... Along with the rest of your brain.Comment by Rome-By-Ko on 05-10-2013
[QUOTE=GRUSTLER;13351929]Bad comparison to Peterson.[/QUOTE] I agree with this..Comment by SkillspayBills on 05-10-2013
Peterson takes this and crushes the myth of Lucas Matthyse. I was a fan, but fellow fans grossely overrating him gave me a change of heart.Post a Comment - View More User Comments (125)


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With a cheerful crowd, a pleasant venue, and plenty of exciting creators and books, this year's MoCCA seems to have been deemed a success. Both Christopher Mautner and I were there, and we decided that rather than write two separate blog posts, we would have a dialogue in which we contrast our impressions of the show. If you're looking for a more comprehensive report on the show, check out the MoCCA report by our CBR colleague Alex Dueben as well as Tim Callahan's writeup of his visit.
Chris: I'll start: Was this your first time at a small-press comics show? I know you've gone to NYCC and several manga/anime related shows before, but I didn't know if you'd been to something like MoCCA before? What was your general impression?
Brigid: This was my first time at MoCCA and my first time at a small-press comicsshow like this, although I have been to art shows with a similar feel.
First of all, I loved the locale. I actually used to live a few blocks away, so it was a bit of a homecoming for me to walk through Madison Square Park in the sunshine. The building itself had a nice, open, loft-like feel with plenty of rough edges—it felt artsy.
The show itself seemed like a giant, really good, Artists Alley. (I kept getting this feeling of deja vu because there were so many people I had just seen at C2E2.) The show definitely felt crowded, but never overwhelming. I made a pretty good circuit of the floor, but I felt like I missed as much as I saw, and I could easily have spent twice as much time there as I did.
New York Magazine has a slideshow up this week about Pizza Island, the Greenpoint, Brooklyn, studio where six comics creators make the magic happen.
The slideshow includes self-portraits of Julia Wertz (Fart Party, Drinking at the Movies), Kate Beaton (Hark, A Vagrant) Lisa Hanawalt (I Want You), Sarah Glidden (How to Understand Israel in 60 Days or Less) Domitille Collardey (whose works are mostly in French), and Meredith Gran (Octopus Pie) as well as comments on each one by a co-worker. (It was Lisa and Domitille who commented on that Frank Quitely piece, so it's interesting to contrast their self-portraits with his version of a woman cartoonist.)
There's a whole lot of talent working in that small space, and if you're fortunate enough to be going to MoCCA, be sure to check out their panel, which will feature all six. If you're not, then head on over to the Pizza Island blog, where, at the moment, everyone is showing off their work spaces and discussing the quirks of their desktops.
Hello and welcome to What Are You Reading? Our special guest this week is Mark Kardwell, who can be found blogging regularly over at Bad Librarianship Now or rocking out with the Klams.
To find out what Mark and the Robot 6 crew have been reading, click below …
It's funny because it's true: Julia Wertz provides a peek into the effects of reviews on a creator's psyche at The Fart Party. Then to prove she's not that thin-skinned, she posts some excerpts from bad reviews at her blog:
Only in America could an alcoholic, whiney, self-sabotaging person with limited artistic skill write and illustrate a comic, oops, "graphic novel" about her pathetic and boring life in San Francisco and New York City/Brooklyn and become successful. Reading it almost drove me to drink.
Ouch! Actually, Drinking at the Movies is anything but boring—it's funny and perceptive and unsparing, and it's well worth a read. I'm with the
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Publishing | John Jackson Miller delves into September's grim direct-market sales figures and discovers a (relative) bright spot: Sales of lower-tier titles — those that don't crack Diamond's Top 300 — appear to be increasing, to record levels. "How do we know?" Miller writes. "Believe it or not, a record for high sales was actually set in September. The 300th place comic book, Boom's Farscape #11, sold more copies to retailers in September than in any month since November 1996: 4,702 copies. That's a record for the period following Marvel's return to Diamond. This bellwether tells us about the shape of the market, and how prolific the major and middle-tier publishers are; when many of their titles are being released and reordered, higher-volume titles tend to push farther into the list."
However, the higher you go on the list, the worse things look: "The average comic book in the Top 25 is selling more poorly in 2010 than in 2003. At the very top of the chart, 2010's average top-sellers are about 25% off what the best-sellers of 2003 were doing." [The Comichron]
In a story that is becoming depressingly familiar in the comics world, Rachel Dukes and Mike Lopez, the creative force behind Poseur Ink, are having a family emergency and need to sell off all their copies of their music-themed comics anthologies Side A and Side B.
Right now Side A, which includes work by Sean Azzopardi and Julia Wertz, is just five bucks, while Side B, with a cover by Lucy Knisley and comics by Knisley, Box Brown, Jeffrey Brown, Brandon Graham and Mitch Clem, among others, is $11.99. (Here's a review, and Johanna Draper Carlson, who picked it up at MoCCA, said "So far, the best anthology I've seen all year.")
Dukes says the books won't be reprinted. Details on the liquidation sale are here.
As the final days of summer start to waste away and you're looking for something to enjoy before hitting the books for school, there's no better place to find some good stuff to read than right here in our weekly What Are You Reading? column.This week our guest is journalist/blogger Heidi MacDonald, of The Beat and Publishers Weekly fame.
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Wenger is getting on my nerves!
There's another factor behind Wenger's transfer policy. The small print of the refinancing bond the club negotiated last month apparently had very strict guidelines on transfer spending. According to a Telegraph article (13/7/06, no longer on-line I'm afraid) Arsenal are bound to a maximum net spend of £12m for the next 3 seasons (dropping to £5m for 2 years after that if thay become a mid-table club). Given they've already bought Adebuyor(£5m), Walcott(£10m), Diaby(£3m) and Rosicky(£7m) since Xmas and only received money only for Owusu, Bentley and Pennant(resale), I make it a net spend of around £14m this year. Even if you just count the spending since May he would still only have £5-6m net available for the rest of the season. The logic of this is that Wenger can only buy the likes of Ribery or Yaya Toure if he sells. This explains the apparent willingness to countenance selling Cole and/or Reyes. If Wenger had more funds available he would fight tooth and nail to keep both.
The truth is for the next 5-6 seasons at least Arsenal will not be the big-spending club that many fans expect them to be. It is very frustrating to see the likes of Spurs and Liverpool spending twice what we do but the danger of doing a Leeds is a danger with club debt so large. We're really very lucky to have a manager with Wenger's ability to work on a budget.Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
Thanks for that!
people need to understand how these things work. These guys are working for the future of the football club. They had to build that stadium to start competing with thebiggest teamsin Europe. Arsenal are indeed very lucky to have a 'complete manager'- one who doesn't just manage the team but looks after club finances as well. Otherwise Asenal would have remained a relatively small club.. or do a Leeds.
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Listia Inc.
3964 Rivermark Plaza #108
Santa Clara CA 95054 US
Phone: +1.3472547842
The Phone information:
Area Code: 347
City/State: New York, NY
Zip (primary):-
County:New York
Time Zone:Eastern (5:08 pm)
Licensed by:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc
Other Formats:3472547842
Tell me why a CA address and NY phone?
I have had so many issues that they say are illegal but when I look at the rules I don't see the rule that makes it illegal/against their rule(s). They barely say anything and they always come up with lousy excuses like it's nothing but a computer. Warning to anyone who uses Listia.com they want your $.
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Saucer-shaped light fixtures and a chrome-furniture-filled back garden lend this Italian eatery a space-age look. But the restaurant tempers its Euro-chic vibe with grandma-style rusticity. The menu includes classics like pastas and veal milanese, but the highlight is pizza from the wood-burning oven. We liked a sauceless pie topped with smoked mozzarella, strips of pancetta and sweet onions. Torta di nonna, a sabayon tart with chocolate-cream piping and crushed pine nuts and pecans, was named for—you guessed it—Grandma.
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90 years ago (1921), the Reds swept a doubleheader at Baker Bowl in Philadelphia--winning both games by identical scores of 9-5.
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The Temptation is the spellbinding conclusion to New York Times bestselling author L. J. Smith's YA Secret Circle series, perfect for fans of the Beautiful Creatures series.
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The office staff was friendly and took care of me right away. I got into the office to see the doctor. When Dr. Blue entered the room, so did her ego. She was nothing more than a pompous, nasty, witch. I felt like I had been attacked from the moment I walked in and should have asked her whether or not she wanted me to leave. I had been a patient of an integrative office for a long time and my doctor recently left his practice so I needed to find someone else. I suppose she felt threatened and angry about my previous choice to visit an integrative office. I had a friend with me who was familiar with my reason for visiting, coming along for help to discuss it with the doctor, and she too was appalled by Dr. Blue's behavior. She didn't let me finish a sentence, talking over me repeatedly. She didn't listen to much of anything I had to say. I will never see this doctor again. I hope that by posting this somewhere that someone else will be spared the treatment I received. She has no bedside manner. Truly disturbing that she is allowed to deal with the public, I don't care how well she did on her medical school exams or what college she went to. She needs to learn how to display some professionalism.
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The carefully sewn sqares of down on this mattress pad give the effect of sleeping on boxes - it is too lumpy to be comfortable, and we returned it. The down alternative should be spread in a continuous layer, with just stitching to hold it in place, not wide bare stripes that contain no padding.
I do not know if you received a defective piece of merchandise or what but this stayed on my bed for five minutes and then had to be taken off- The item is shipped in one of those spacetype bags so when you receive it-it is flat as a pancake and then fluffs up after the seal of the bag is broken. Upon the fluffing up, there was fiberfill EVERYWHERE-except in some of the "hand blown fiberfilled" pockets-many which had hardly any fiberfill at all-- Those would have actually been a better alternative to the ones that WERE filled as those did not fill the pocket and were little hard balls of fiberfill that were like sleeping on rocks-you couldn't spend ten minutes on this thing wihout having indents on your body-this item is a mess-i do not think this is meant to be flattened for an extended period of time as the fiberfill did not survive the process.
I recently had extensive reconstructive foot surgery and needed to spend a lot of time in bed. My second night home found me shopping online at 3:30am on Overstock.com. I decided to purchase a new mattress pad and this gem was my pick. I would not have made my confinement in bed without this awesome pad! We have a 5 inch memory foam topper on top of our regular pillow top mattress and then added this mattress pad. When I got into the bed for the first time I could have swore that I had died and gone to heaven! Never in my life had I ever felt so enveloped in cushioned yumminess by a bed. I recommend this to everyone searching for luxury in their bedroom. You will not regret your purchase!
I am hard to please when it comes to bed linens. I spend a third of my life in bed and I want to be comfortable. This mattress pad is excellent. I told my husband that my grandparents had a feather bed and this mattress pad reminds me of that soft, wonderful feeling. The construction is top notch and the pockets are deep, fitting our very thick mattress. This is excellent quality at a fraction of what I would expect to pay. You will be pleased with your purchase.
I love this mattress pad! Feels yummy under your whole body! Soft as a cloud,fits our king bed perfectly. Wash on the hand wash cycle.i hang this on the line,and let it dry in the sun. No line outside? Throw it over your shower curtain or door! I think the dryer may bunch up the clouds of fluff... However,it wouldn't take much time to puff them right back! So worth the time! Love it!
Got this to soften up a very firm mattress and it works very well! I don't really like the "pillow" effect, but then again, the filling doesn't shift and that's a good thing. I think this was a well-priced solution to a problem that, while not earth-shaking, was something I was reminded of every night. Now my nights are comfortable from the start!
We are using this on top of our foam mattress which was otherwise a little hard for my taste. With this mattress pad, it has a much softer feel. The bumpy texture took a little getting used to but I'm really enjoying it now.
Soft and fis well, makes you want to go to bed early.
This mattress pad is awesome! The quilted squares keep the filling from shifting around too much. It's not too squishy and is great on top of my memory foam mattress for extra cushion and height. However, it does need to be fluffed every once in awhile, especially if you're a stationary sleeper, like me (the filling became a little uneven from where I slept). A quick shake and rotation did the trick though! The sides are super stretchy and made of good elastic material. This is going on top of a 10 inch memory foam mattress and there's definitely room to spare for a thicker mattress. The only funny thing is that you can see the outline of the squares when the sheets are on. I don't think it's a big deal, and come winter it won't matter once the duvet goes on. Totally worth it!!!
I bought this to protect my new memory foam mattress and I couldn't be happier! This mattress cover is like sleeping on a featherbed soft and very inviting! I highly recommend this to anyone who has trouble getting comfortable in bed.
I thought this mattress pad would be more cushion. It not. It's okay. I would look at other pads. I would send it back but too lazy. Just look at another one. I another kind off of this website, love that one but they didn't have it in a queen.
We just bought a brand new tempurpedic mattress. It was so hard it was like sleeping on concrete (which my husband is so OK with). I needed a little something to make it less hard, but not as fluffy as the 8" feather bed I had previously. This was a great purchase. I was worried it wouldn't be soft enought, boy was I wrong! IT is also not so soft that my "FIRM" loving husband would take offense to it. I read the reviews on this and I didn't have any of the issues a few others had. It did not smell, nor did the fluff fly everywhere. I would buy this again in a heartbeat, and am considering buying a second one just to have on hand! VERY HAPPY WITH THIS PURCHASE!
I was a little skeptical of purchasing a down alternative mattress pad to my surprise it's much more comfortable then I thought you also don't have to deal with feathers coming out of the pad I had an expensive down mattress pad and the feathers always end up on the bed when I change the sheets with this you don't have to worry about the feathers :-) I love it
Nice, thick mattress pad adds padding to the mattress which results in added comfort.
To quote the movie "Twins", this bed is lumpy. I have a lovely memory foam mattress that has a down cover on it. I was hoping to get something in a down alternative so my allergies wouldn't act up, but the "high loft" of these "pillows" make it feel like you're sleeping on dinosaur eggs. They're really obvious and totally take away from the awesomeness that is a memory foam mattress. Had to return it -- wasn't thrilled about having to pay *** to return it, either, so I would recommend not getting it unless you're sure. Or else you'll have to pay a bit and go through a hassle to return something that sucks.
Bought this for my 84 year old Mom's bed and she has slept better (less stress on preasure points)and it is breatherable.
Before purchasing I read all of the reviews and thought that the people calling this lumpy were perhaps being a little to picky. They were not. This thing is lumpy, they only place it feels comfortable is your legs because they are light enough to "float" on top of the baffles, everywhere else, torso especially feels like lumps. Also, because there is no fiberfill at the base of this thing only in the lumps and the lumps move to the side so basically there is only the fabric between you and the mattress it does not absorb the heat radiating from your body so there are hot/sweaty spots. Not good.
Would not buy again. do not find it comfortable. it is lumpy
My mattress need a little extra softness. This is very nice and just what I needed. Well worth the price. He holds the loftiness after use
Item was not any thicker than a thin quilt would be.