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Choose Multimedia For Your Learning
How do you choose the right multimedia for your eLearning course?
- Use a wide range of multimedia tools for maximum learners' engagement.
When choosing the perfect multimedia components for your eLearning course, be sure to opt for a variety of forms. This will allow you to cater to different learning needs. For example, learners who are auditory will benefit from audio elements, such as recorded lectures or music, while those who tend to learn more from visual components might prefer interactive games or videos. With that being said, you shouldn't go overboard when selecting your multimedia. Keep in mind that the multimedia you use should accentuate your core content and improve learners' retention, but it shouldn't be the proverbial "star of the show".
- Choose images that are copyright free and relevant to the content.
Including images that illustrate content or are relevant to the eLearning course can help to engage the learners and make your modules more aesthetically appealing. When searching for images, be sure to opt for ones that are royalty free, as you won't want to have to deal with copyright issues. Remember
Essential Multimedia Skills
Educators literally have a world of knowledge and resources at their fingertips as one director of curriculum-and-instructional technology declared in response to THE Journal's national survey.
"What better way to learn about the situation in Syria than tweeting #Syria and receiving a tweet from someone there?" But guiding your students in learning new concepts, gaining insights and building their skills requires you to be comfortable with the technologies that can make all of that happen.
Where do you start? We asked your colleagues that same question, and they responded in multitudes. Their recommendations covered the alphabetic gamut, from adaptivity and apps to wikis and a willingness to learn. We compiled and consolidated 121 different results to develop this year's list of five must-have multimedia skills for 2015.
Although the responses are ranked in order of popularity, you can begin your self-improvement plan anywhere on the list. No matter which one you decide to start with, these skills, sensibilities and products can keep your classrooms lively, your instructional practices fresh and your students (and you) personally engaged.
1) Troubleshooting Your Own Tech
No matter how great your school's IT
Let's Practices for Multimedia Learning
Whether you teach kindergarten or work in higher education, whether in a physical classroom or on an online platform. It's important to keep in mind Mayer's 10 principles when working-in-digital learning environments with your students.
Here are ways to use these principles in your classroom:
1. Coherence Principle
Students learn best when extraneous words, pictures, and media are eliminated. When creating online courses or presentations, be sure to limit your screen to only essential information.
2. Signaling Principle
Keep students on task by highlighting essential information. Add visual cues such as bolding important words or circling important images in an example.
3. Redundancy Principle
This principle refers to having side-by-side closed captioning and voice narration of a text. Mayer's best practices note that there should be either text or voice narration to prevent students' cognitive overload. However, when working with students who have special needs (such as dyslexia or sensory processing disorders), it may be useful to supply both text and voice narration.
4. Spatial Contiguity Principle
Mayer notes that students learn best when corresponding words and images are displayed near each other on the screen. This allows students to direct their
How to make interesting on persuasive essay ideas
How exactly are they different from any other essay form? What-is-the pulse of a persuasive essay?
The pulse can be understood from the inclusion of the word 'persuasion'. This should make it amply clear that the form has got to do with something that needs convincing and persuading. You write an essay with the sole purpose of persuading the reader. And-for something that has a fixed objective in mind, there needs to be certain acquired writing skills as well. But that apart, the theme or the topic at hand is of foremost importance because it is with this topic that you'll be making a base for your defense. Thus choosing a good persuasive essay topic becomes really important if you want to make an impression. In the following article, we will look at some persuasive essay ideas for different age groups.
Ideas for Middle School
When it comes to ideas for persuasive essays for students of this age group, it works best to keep them simple. At this stage in a young student's life, we are just getting him/her started out on the way a persuasive essay should be written. Here are a few examples.
Is it important to have pets?
Should there
Sampaguita Flower On Learning
Sampaguita is the national flower of Philippines. It is grown in the tropics, mostly for it's rich-fragrance.
It's complex chemical composition makes it a worthwhile option for medicinal and ornamental purposes. Here's a detailed look at the prominent attributes and uses of this intoxicating flower.
According to a Filipino legend, a jasmine shrub grew on the grave of an ill-fated lover who waited for the other to fulfill a promise. Thus, the name sampaguita is derived from the words "sampai kita", which means "I promise you".
Sampaguita is the common name for Jasminum sambac in the Philippines. It is a flowering shrub with small fragrant white flowers and is a species of jasmine. A native of Southwestern and Southern Asia, it is believed to have first originated in the Himalayas. It was brought to the Philippines by some travelers in the 17th century. However, it is now a part of the country's beautiful landscape and also its culture.
Unlike other species of jasmine, sampaguita is a tropical evergreen shrub that flowers throughout the year in tropical climate. Although the size of its flowers is smaller than some other species, it is much more fragrant than the others.
Classification and Nomenclature
Sampaguita is known as "Arabian Jasmine" in
What is the meaning of barking up the wrong tree
Idiom as (an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but that has a separate meaning of its own)
'Barking up the wrong tree' sure gives us the idea of it being associated with dogs!
The English language is full of colloquialisms. They (unconsciously) add a flair to the way a language is used. So much so, that these expressions have become an integral part of our speech. Every day, we come across idioms and phrases that never stop to amaze us. If you stop and think about it, some phrases have literal meanings, while some don't make sense when heard for the first time. Some are wise sayings from our ancestors, while some lack the roots. Well, knowing a bit about the origins of the idiom can help in concreting the language assembles in our mind.
In this extract, we'll talk about one such interesting idiom 'barking up the wrong tree', giving its origin and examples to use it in the right way.
► The origin of the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree' is said to have roots associated to dogs and hunting.
► Picture this. A dog chases an animal (for example, a
Amazing Examples of Similes
As opposed to common belief, a simile doesn't necessarily have-to-have the words as and like.
A simile is a figure of speech used when there is direct comparison between two things, people, or qualities. Though the easiest to understand and use, is also a little confusing at times. Most of your lessons must have told you one thing: that when in a sentence, there is comparison with the words 'as' and 'like', the figure of speech used, is a simile. However, you'd be surprised to know that this isn't always true. For this, you need to understand the 'simile' completely. The best way to do so, is with the following examples.
Comparison using 'as'
➜ "She dealt with moral problems as a cleaver deals with meat."
– James Joyce, 'The Boarding House'
➜ "Listening to your beautiful voice everyday is as effective as having the same food for all my meals."
– Neha Joshi
➜ Watching the movie was as good as (or 'like') watching a snail cross the road.
➜ She isn't as beautiful as her mother was in her youth.
Comparison using 'like'
➜ "Why do you sit there looking like an envelope without any address on it?"
– Mark Twain
➜ "Insanity hovered close
The Awesome Examples of Personification
Personification is applying a human trait (quality) to an inanimate-object. Personification is one of the simplest figures of speech to use-and-understand.
When we assign human qualities such as looking, shouting, dancing to non-living things/objects, we use personification. For example, if I say, "The sunflowers danced in the lovesome sunlight.", I use personification twice. First, when I use 'dance' for the sunflowers and second, when I use 'lovesome' for the sunlight. Similarly, if I say, "Horror was staring at me.", I use the human ability 'to stare' for horror. Literally, horror cannot stare, but we give it the ability to do so (as a part of figurative language), to add more emotion to what is said/written.
In the following paragraphs, we shall study how personification has been used since centuries to make a simple text more dramatic, to convey a thought aptly and to sometimes, add humor.
Personification Examples in Prose
There are literally more than a thousand examples that we can go through. However, we'll only look at the most famous. For example, personification examples in Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare are really noted.
The worshipped sun peered forth.
The earth hath swallowed all my hopes.
Juliet:"For thou wilt lie upon the wings of night /
The Simple Experiment to Study Bread Mold
To study the growth of mold on bread samples every alternate day, for a course of 2 weeks.
Caution: If you are allergic to mold, then avoid performing this experiment or use mask and gloves for safety. Seek permission from your parents and teacher before you start with the experiment. Also, after you are done noting down the results of the experiment, dispose off the bags containing moldy bread safely, without opening them.
Equipment: Here is a list of materials you will need to perform the experiment.
5 slices of bread
5 transparent sealable bags
A mask
Sticky labels
A marker
Magnifying glass
5 – 7 cotton swabs
A tablespoon
Lemon juice/water/apple juice/salt/sugar (at least two of these items are required)
Procedure: Growing mold can be a simple experiment, and performed on a slice of bread. However, to make it interesting and more detailed you can work on 5 samples of breads rather than just one. So, gather the above equipment and follow the below steps.
Take the cotton swabs and run them over areas which have dust, like under a table, bed, or basement.
Then rub the dust from cotton swab over the first bread slice.
Repeat steps 2 for
Famous Examples of Analogies
One of the greatest milestones of human civilization was the-creation-of-languages.
It is quite amazing to understand the concept of language, which developed among humans in different parts of the world. The idea of two neighboring states, or may be countries, bearing two completely different languages from each other is but one of the most defining moments in human existence. Language is an ever-widening sea; the more you explore it, the deeper you find yourself submerged in it. One of the precious pearls of this sea of knowledge which we are going to discuss here is called analogy.
What is Analogy?
The main purpose of analogy in language is to bifurcate two elements, which may be based on concepts, relationships, phenomenon, etc. The bifurcation is created with an intention to compare the two things so that the reader can relate to something that reflects their similarity. In other words, analogy aids the reader, to perhaps, have a visual understanding of the logic of what you are trying to exhibit.
For instance, let's consider this example: "My writing is to me, as flying is to a bird." In this statement, I am trying to emphasize the importance of my work as a writer.
How to Calculate Floor Area Ratio Easily
FAR is the abbreviation for Floor-Area-Ratio.
FAR is defined as 'the ratio of a building's total floor area to the area of land upon which it is built. The constructed-area would include the basic structure, exterior walls, staircases or lobby-space, if any. The ratio is obtained by dividing the total area built by the area of parcel of land upon which it is built.
The Gross Floor Area includes all the space within the exterior walls of the construction under study, including all habitable and inhabitable spaces in it.
FARs include all the habitable area in the building, and excludes areas such as parking lots. The habitable areas, according to the specified building codes, are the spaces used for living, cooking, eating, and sleeping. Toilets, closets, corridors, halls, utility and storage areas are not considered as habitable spaces.
Floor area ratio = (Total covered area on all floors of all buildings on a certain plot) / (Area of the plot)
FAR = (Gross Floor Area) / (Area of the plot)
FAR is used for developing the zoning codes by the government's planning department. The zoning code for a parcel of land mentions the permissible floor space that may be constructed on it. The architect may take
Learn more about the multimedia design
Multimedia design is the art of integrating-multiple-forms of media. It is used in video games, information kiosks, websites-and-many other interactive applications.
Careers in multimedia design can be found in a growing number of industries, from Madison Avenue advertising agencies to Hollywood production companies. For information about potential degree programs and career opportunities in multimedia design, read on. Schools offering Multimedia Design & Development degrees can also be found in these popularchoices.
About Multimedia Design
Multimedia design requires both creative and technical skills to integrate two or more types of media. It is probably most prevalent on the Internet, where you might encounter a web page that uses a combination of audio, animation and text. The advertising and marketing industries have jumped on this trend of using multiple forms of media to reach wider audiences. Industries such as video gaming and education are also taking advantage of innovations in multimedia design.
Important Facts About Multimedia Design
|Common Courses
|Web video fundamentals, 3D model design and construction, advanced illustration, animation, advanced imaging
|Imaging and illustration, digital video, web design, print and publishing
|Learning Environment
|Traditional classroom and online availability
|Continuing Education
|Professionals can take advantage of certifications offered through
What's the effect of multimedia nursing education on disease
We evaluated the effectiveness of an accessibility-enhanced multimedia informational educational program in reducing depression and anxiety increasing satisfaction with the information and materials received by patients in coronary care unit.
We selected 100 patients from among the patients who stayed at or who underwent surgery at one of two ICUs for any reason who satisfied the eligibility criteria, and agreed to participate in the research. The participants were included in the control or experimental group by random selection. The patients completed the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale during ICU admission and 1 week after hospital discharge.
The difference in HADSA score was significantly greater in patients who received education than in patients who did not receive multimedia nursing education (4.2 ± 0.58 vs. 0.6 ± 0.42; p < .01). Additionally, the difference in HADSD score was significantly greater in patients who received multimedia nursing education
Teacher will be like to choose multimedia than text
Future teachers who received multimedia-instruction about how-to-use a specific teaching strategy outperformed peers who read the same information in texts, according to a study from the University-of-Virginia's.
The study was published in December in the journal Exceptional Children.
"As we prepare our students to become the most effective teachers they can be, we continue to research the most effective teaching methods and utilize them in our own teaching," said lead researcher Michael Kennedy, an assistant professor at the Curry School.
The multimedia-based instructional tool, called a "content acquisition podcast," or CAP, is a short, multimedia-based instructional vignette that provides focused instruction for a specific topic of interest. Questions can be embedded within each CAP that make them more interactive than a text-based lesson, and also provide feedback to the learner – and instructor – on the user's performance.
The specific lesson this study reviewed covered a method of measurement well-known in the special education field called "Curriculum-Based Measurement," which allows teachers to test and graph a student's performance on a particular competency – for example, a student's ability to read aloud – over time.
"Curriculum-Based Measurement is a topic and skill teachers definitely need to know about," Kennedy said. "But
Multimedia Tools to Help Students
In an increasingly complex-world, it is critical that all students have extensive practice in what it means to think like a scientist. The skills essential in science education are not only needed by scientists, but by every citizen in order to become a scientifically literate person able-to-function in a society where science has a major role and impact.
Advances in every arena, from computer technology to healthcare to food production to the automotive industry have changed our world in ways that few could have anticipated. Students need a firm grasp of science in order to fully comprehend their world and make informed decisions. The questions presented by new technologies may not have an answer or may have multiple answers. Students who have experience applying scientific inquiry and reasoning to real-world problems in the classroom will have an edge when faced with these types of questions as adults:
- What does it mean for a food to be genetically modified? Is it dangerous?
- What effects will new fuel technologies have on the environment?
- What are the benefits and detriments of stem cell technology?
In the last twenty years, educators and researchers have begun to look carefully at science education and how students learn best. It is generally
Use of multimedia in teacher education
Teaching needs to be studied in context as-a-whole. This approach would require the student to-spend much time in classrooms and in reflection.
The STF is a learning environment which while not replacing actual teaching experience, can support that experience and allow students to maximise the benefit of the time they do have in the classroom. Students can learn about instructional strategies in a classroom context, tapping into an experienced teacher's knowledge and experience. The motivation for creating the STF was not to 'teach' the students the 'correct' strategies to use in the classroom, but to support them in constructing and testing their own understanding of the instructional strategies in a classroom context.
The next phase of the project will be trials of the STF with pre-service primary teaching students. A copy of the prototype will be installed at Newling Primary School so that the teachers there can become familiar with the project and offer comment. After this exposure to the concept, a survey will be conducted to determine the structure and content of an STF which would support in-service training.
Multiple Strategies to Teach Math
The accepted stigma around math remains:
Distaste for math usually begins early on, where an experience in school leads a child to feel disengaged or incapable of understanding an elusive mathematical concept. As a teacher, I believe that children do not have to experience math as daunting and unwieldy, and that a portion of the population is not predetermined to use a calculator to figure out real-life problems. However, in order for teachers to change children's trajectory, they need to be trained to deeply understand what they are teaching and have numerous strategies to help children master the content.
I attended a year-long teacher preparation program that involved spending a school year in a mentor's classroom while earning my master's degree in elementary and special education. Once I was on my own, I quickly realized that I was not sufficiently trained to teach math to my fifth graders. This is not because I wasn't taught anything about teaching math, but because the curriculum was too broad.
To become a certified elementary teacher, you must be trained to teach all subjects. I know you're thinking, Hey, elementary subjects can't be that hard
New Approaches to Teaching and Learning
For anyone on the outside looking in. All the materials was given meant that was well prepared.
Technically, I was given all that I needed to succeed. Unfortunately, none of the tools I was given considered the complexities of teaching that I faced once I entered the classroom. The curriculum was so scripted that it allowed little to no time or space for me to be creative in teaching. For students who asked a lot of questions, thought deeply, and wanted to create a true connection to what was being taught, my classroom did not work. The script I was given was so structured that it forced me to ignore students who were asking brilliant questions. These students quickly grew frustrated, and before long, became increasingly disengaged. As they grew more disengaged, they began to feel disconnected from the classroom. Before long, their frustration turned into either behavior problems or complete disinterest or behavior problems.
As behavior problems rose, I was forced to pull out the school rulebook. Students who would speak out of turn just to create a break in the script/curriculum I was following were reprimanded. They would talk to each other in class
HOw the Students Can Start at Learning
Unfortunately, learning is not an-information transfer process to drinking water from a cup or copying files from a high.But why The hung up on the word teaching ?
But why am I hung up on the word 'teaching'? Why must we make this differentiation between 'teaching' and 'learning'? We often use words to convey messages and express feelings but tend to forget that we also use words to develop understanding and to control our mind. Our belief system controls our actions. If you believe your responsibility is to teach, then you focus on your presentation of the material, your lecture structure and style, your choice of videos, the design of your exam, your grading and attendance policies, and ultimately your glory as a leader in the impartation of knowledge to the next generation. Thus, student learning won't make it to your "to do" list when you prepare for your teaching. This is why we see hundreds of beautiful and attractive but absolutely useless PowerPoint presentations in our classrooms today.
So, let us admit that teaching is not learning. Acknowledging the problem is the first critical step in finding the solution to the learning dilemma,
Teaching Is the Best
This is The reason normal job is no need at all.
About 39 times a year, I question why I went into teaching. Everywhere you look there are articles about low teacher morale, the politics of education and statistics about why no one is going into teaching anymore.
Sadly, many of those articles do reflect the reality of classrooms today. It is a hard, hard job.
But teachers already know that.
As the end of the year approaches, we don't need another article about all the difficulties and obstacles teachers face today. Awareness is great, and all teachers wish the general public had a better understanding of what we do each day, but what we all need now is a pep talk.
We want to finish strong and remember all the good things about our job, in the midst of a time where many feel exhausted and under appreciated.
It's a crazy life. A life that one can only understand once in the trenches: tying the shoes and wiping the tears and teaching the words.
There are some days where on my way home, I am convinced that I am never stepping foot back into my classroom again. It can go on without me. You


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Two accused of attacking woman, trashing her home
Two Buffalo women were arrested Saturday morning after they allegedly entered a residence on Donovan Drive and clobbered a woman there.
Buffalo Police said Jalisha Osborne, 23, and Shawnetta Neal, 24, were arrested about an hour after the 10:30 a.m. intrusion in the 100 block of Donovan Drive. The women were charged with burglary, criminal mischief, harassment and assault.
The victim told police the two suspects entered the residence without permission and physically attacked her, causing injuries to her face, mouth, eye and forehead.
Police said the suspects are also accused of causing heavy damage to the residence and smashing a 55-inch TV set.

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The late singer's personally owned Princesse Tam & Tim robe is expected to fetch up to 10,600 pounds at Profiles in History's Music & Sports Icons sale.
Other highlights include antique furnishings from the home of Meat Loaf, Keith Richards' ripped 'Hell' T-shirt from the Rolling Stones' 1981 American Tour, jewellery from Elvis Presley's collection, items from Lady Gaga's personal wardrobe, John Lennon and Michael Jackson memorabilia. The auction will take place over two days, beginning June 23.


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By Steve Gardner, USA TODAY
There's an interesting phenomenon going on in just about every one of my fantasy leagues. Perhaps you've noticed it in your leagues as well.
Maybe it's the start of interleague play that has everyone's juices flowing. Perhaps it's the traditional beginning of summer with Memorial Day weekend on the horizon. But it's definitely spreading throughout the fantasy baseball community.
After the first month and a half of the season, fantasy owners are finally willing to start talking trade.
Maybe we're just at a magical point where the novelty of small sample sizes is wearing off and the reality of a roster's limitations is starting to settle in.
Unfortunately, the vast majority of my teams are in that dreaded middle ground where things can go either way. That's why now is a good time — if you haven't already — to take a realistic look at your team and see what moves might need to be made.
Self-help strategies
For starters, there are three basic ways fantasy teams improve.
•The easiest is for the players to play better. That might sound a little too simple, but for teams with slow starters — especially more than one of them — it might be a realistic option. For instance, you might have drafted Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler or Seattle Mariners left-hander Cliff Lee and have only recently begun to reap the benefits.
Through Sunday, Kinsler had one home run and nine RBI in 23 games after spending the first month on the disabled list. But the ball carries extremely well in Texas in the summer months, and Kinsler recently started hitting in the No. 3 spot. His average is above .300; the power will follow.
Lee is 2-2 in five starts since coming off the DL, but the amazing thing is in 36⅔ innings he's given up one walk while striking out 32.
Other players who dragged their fantasy teams down with poor starts but have been much better lately —New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira and Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester come to mind — can help fuel a turnaround as well.
•The second way fantasy teams improve is through the waiver wire. Depending on the size of your league, there might be free agent help readily available. And don't forget, the arrival of June also brings the arrival of top minor league prospects. You shouldn't count on a Stephen Strasburg or a Mike Stanton turning your season around, but they should at least be able to help your team get better.
During the early part of the season, most fantasy owners lean heavily on those first two options. It's easy, and there's not a whole lot of risk. But there comes a time when the realization hits: Something more needs to be done. Which leads to ...
•The third way to improve a team is by trading.
There's definitely an art to fantasy deal-making beyond the standard buy-low, sell-high mantra. There's a scene in the documentary Fantasyland in which Jed Latkin (the Wall Street trader invited to participate in the experts-only Tout Wars league) leaves the draft vowing to start making calls the next day to start making deals.
And he does. In fact, he continues to make calls to the other owners on a regular basis, flooding them with trade offers in hopes of improving his team a little at a time.
While that's a fine strategy in the world of high finance, it doesn't work so well in fantasy baseball.
Although we like to think we've nailed the draft and don't need to make a lot of moves, a trade or two (or more) is usually needed for a fantasy team to reach its potential.
Where does your team stand?
If there's one thing that can't be stressed enough when it comes to trading, it's this: Look at the deal from the other side first. Your offer is dead on arrival if it isn't appealing from the other owner's point of view.
Buying low is often a matter of taking advantage of another owner's frustrations.
CBSSports.com has an interesting feature that tracks the players who have been traded the most in their leagues over the last two weeks. It's interesting to look at the list because it reveals a lot about the mind-set of fantasy owners.
At the top of the latest list are the names of several talented players who have likely pushed their owners to the edge.
Kansas City Royals ace Zack Greinke has pitched almost as well this season as he did last year in winning the American League Cy Young Award, yet his record is a measly 1-4. Outfielder Matt Holliday was expected to pick up where he left off last season after joining the St. Louis Cardinals, but his .296 average and five homers don't quite measure up.
Their fantasy owners have suffered through the slow start, but anyone who acquires them isn't burdened by those numbers. The only thing that matters is what they do from this point forward.
It's not hard to imagine Greinke finishing the year with 12-14 wins and 200 strikeouts or Holliday ending up with 25-30 homers and 90-100 RBI. But if they do, both guys will have performed at a $35 level for the last four months of the season.
So look at some of the players who might have similarly underperformed in your league. Chances are they're on the most-traded list as well.
Felix Hernandez, Chone Figgins, Ben Zobrist, David Wright, Pablo Sandoval and Jason Bay are also being dealt frequently — not so much because they've been horrible (although Figgins' .200 average does qualify), but because they haven't lived up to their draft positions.
With more than two-thirds of the season remaining, there's plenty of time to make a few moves that can put your team in championship contention.
With that said, it's always amazing to me how many owners in keeper leagues are willing to give up on their teams so soon.
Season-ending injuries such as those suffered in recent years by Chris Carpenter and Brandon Webb have ruined more than a few fantasy seasons, but this year has been relatively catastrophe-free (especially if you drafted after Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan had elbow surgery in March).
But in keeper leagues, a poor start can dampen an owner's enthusiasm and trigger a play-for-next-year strategy. In those leagues, the earlier you make a trade offer, the better.
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I am having trouble with 2007. Problem is every once in awhile mail will fail to get sent. Apparently over a long period of time. I have only been here six months and its the first I'm hearing of it but clients are not receiving some of our emails. Inter office traffic is moving and others are getting our mail but some aren't. Could we be blacklisted to certain place. I don't think its a firewall problem if others are being sent. If its DNS I'm not sure what to check that I haven't already. Any ideas???????????????
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Apr 12, 2010 at 12:22 UTC
Blacklisted is a possibility. You can check it through here: http:/
Note: have not tried this link yet.
What you could do is have the company/people who are not receiving your email check their spam filter and see if there are any records of your emails getting blocked. That will probably give you a better idea of where to start
Apr 12, 2010 at 12:25 UTC
1st Post
Have you tried to force connection in the exchange queue? What type of software are you running for mail protection?
Apr 12, 2010 at 12:25 UTC
1st Post
Another thought: Do you have your server set up to answer ehlo's requests?
Some company have it so that mail will not be delivered unless the email server can be verified using a ehlo... if yours doesn't answer your mail won't be delivered to those servers that require it.
just another possibility.
Apr 12, 2010 at 12:28 UTC
Im doing a test to that specific recipient to see if exchange can find the problem. I'll have them check there spam box too. I am currently running symantec endpoint for this machine
Apr 12, 2010 at 12:49 UTC
How do I go about setting up EHLO on my server? Just in case ....
Apr 12, 2010 at 1:01 UTC
Matos Tech, LLC is an IT service provider.
find specific message that never reach it's final location then check Exchange Management console / toolbox / Message Tracking
Check the logs there after supplying the info needed.
Apr 12, 2010 at 1:10 UTC
I'm thinking because on of our offices has assigned private addresses also. The whole office is subnetting off a 192.168.x.x address space. Weird i know.
Apr 12, 2010 at 1:12 UTC
Your whole office should be subnetting to a private address, except for one or two public addresses needed for owa/website/whatever.
your users should be getting an ndr if their emails arent getting to the recipients. What does the ndr say? It usually provides the reason (user doesnt exist, hard dns error, message timeout, etc.)
Apr 12, 2010 at 1:12 UTC
When i go to check the logs and message tracking, I get Server not found and an error of access denied for the queue viewer.
Apr 12, 2010 at 1:18 UTC
Matos Tech, LLC is an IT service provider.
Are you an Exchange Administrator, Can you check event logs
Apr 12, 2010 at 1:21 UTC
Unfortunately Im not the admin so I figured thats why it wont show me what I want to see.
Apr 12, 2010 at 1:31 UTC
Matos Tech, LLC is an IT service provider.
It will be a bit hard for you trying to troubleshoot Exchange if you dont have MailMan access :D
Apr 12, 2010 at 1:32 UTC
You now see my frustration HAHA but my boss is on vacation so.......
Apr 12, 2010 at 1:37 UTC
Matos Tech, LLC is an IT service provider.
Time to grab the Red Phone, Give some use to that roaming blackberry :D
Apr 12, 2010 at 2:17 UTC
is it the same domains that you cant send to every time like aol.com or yahoo.com?
if you have an address for a mail that won't go through try the very cool tool smtpdiag. you can google it and download it. you put in the from addy and the too addy like so
smtpdiag email@example.com email@example.com /v
the /v is for verbose it shows more info
it should go through each step of the mail and tell you where it's failing.
Apr 12, 2010 at 2:22 UTC
I downloaded it and tried to run it but it goes to cmd prompt screen and shuts off. I assumed it was because I don't have all the necessary user rights to operate it.
Apr 12, 2010 at 2:29 UTC
you have to open a command window, navagate to the folder that has smtpdiag.exe then type the command like the one mentioned above.
smtpdiag email@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com /v
so if you put it in a folder called smtpdiag on your c drive you would pull up a command window (run > cmd> enter)
then type cd\smtpdiag <enter>
then your command could look like this
c:\smtpdiag> Enter your command here.
Apr 12, 2010 at 2:38 UTC
OK it works HA. don't i feel dumb now. Only had a few errors but it looks like both mail folders are sending back and forth just fine
Apr 12, 2010 at 4:24 UTC
Lets think this out.
If mail is being sent and your users are NOT getting bounce backs then mail is most likely 99% sure going out.
if it's random people then it's not corrupted messages.
your company is probably on their blacklist.
Some blacklists are populated by Spam filters automatically and the domains are updated the same way in that filter.
If it says sent in ESM under tracking then that definitely verifies it was sent successfully.
No need to get the Red Phone out.
Apr 12, 2010 at 4:53 UTC
That exactly what I pretty much figured as well. Email seems to be going out so we are blacklisted somehow by them or its their spam filter. All of which do not stand in our corner of responsibility to them not receiving their mail. Thanks guys!!
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Waste management vital to Qatar's sustainabilityby Kim Kemp on Feb 4, 2016
Waste management is set to be a key contributor to sustainable development in Qatar, according to Dr Seetharaman, CEO, Doha Bank.
Giving a presentation on 'Green Banking & Sustainability' at the sixth editionn of Waste Management and Recycling Summit, he said: "Sustainable development is the one that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs," The Peninsula reported.
He added: "Banks as responsible corporate citizens adopt green banking as part of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development" as it "considers all social and environmental factors to protect the environment and conserve natural resources."
Seetharaman also noted endeavours of waste management within the GCC, saying, "In June 2015, Abu Dhabi's waste management authority announced an ambitious 25-year recycling plan.
"Abu Dhabi will be split into zones with specific types of recycling centres introduced to match the kinds of waste generated there.
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He also highlighted the issues that Qatar is facing: "The landfills in Qatar are running out of space and new engineered ones need to be created.
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During his presentation, Seetharaman also provided insight on global warming, carbon emission trends, and the importance of paper recycling.
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4 Monitor setup issues on XFX HD 6870 card...HELP!
Hello all,
I've got an XFX HD 6870 card that is supposed to support 4 monitors natively, in fact, that's why I bought it! I want to run 3x1 eyefinity, with 1 extended desktop. I have 3 Dell U2312HM monitors and an Acer monitor for the fourth (just to test with). I am hooked to the two Display Ports with 2 of the dell's and to one [COLOR=blue !important][COLOR=blue !important]DVI[/COLOR][/COLOR] with the 3rd dell. The Acer is hooked to the HDMI output.
I have Catalyst 12.4 installed and it shows the 3 dell's in 3x1 eyefinity, and when I go to "detect displays" it shows the acer there as a 4th monitor, but it says it's "disabled". If won't let me assign a position to it until I disable one of the 3 [COLOR=blue !important][COLOR=blue !important]dell[/COLOR][/COLOR] monitors.
What am I doing wrong?
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Thanks in advance for all the help!
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This should help you figure it out. Set Up
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brian8377, welcome to the Seven Forums.
If you haven't yet try the monitor that is connected via DVI on the other DVI port. With using the HDMI port only one of the DVI ports will work.
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Sorry Brian which ports are you using to use four monitors
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2 display port, 1 hdmi, and 1 DVI...all in a row on the card from top to bottom.
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It's no secret that the minute you become a parent, sleep takes on a whole new meaning.
Most parents of toddlers are just hanging out for bedtime - the peace of a child-free zone, if only for a couple of hours. But many little ones, particularly when they move to the side-free big bed, like the ease of getting in and out - and in and out, and in and out.
Just as you're about to flop on the couch, they're there. You wearily put them back into bed and a few minutes later they're back. Or they're calling out for you. Or they're thirsty. Or they're crying. What they're not doing is settling or sleeping.
The bedtime routine
Before you even start dealing with the repeat visits, make sure you have a well ingrained bedtime routine in place (e.g. bath, teeth, book, kiss, lights out) so your kid knows they're off to bed. It's also important to ensure your toddler is not sleeping too much during the day for his age group.
"Routine, routine routine!" emphasises sleep expert, Cheryl Fingleson. She says that once your child has learned the skill of sleep, slight changes in bedtime routine don't really effect them. But if your child doesn't really know how to self-settle, the minute you get too late, the hormone cortisol is released and your child can't relax, because he doesn't know how.
They're like us, they like to know what's coming next.
Getting your child to sleep in the 'big kid' bed
"Children thrive on discipline," Fingleson told Kidspot. "They will understand if they know you understand what you're doing."
These are the big three for getting your child to sleep without the restraining measures of a cot:
1. Explain to your child that now is the time for bed, and once they are in bed, they are not to get out.
2. Ensure that you're not putting your child to bed too late. Remember, the adrenalin of overtiredness will make it harder for him to settle.3. NEVER underestimate the power of reading to your child before sleep.
Keeping the kid IN THE BED
Then it's time to handle the bed-escaper.
First Encore: Remind him that it's bedtime then lead him back to bed, give him a kiss and a cuddle and leave the bedroom.
Second encore: Repeat the first step, but use a firmer voice and make the kiss and cuddle very brief.
Third and subsequent encores: Say nothing at all but lead him back to bed, put him in bed but don't give him the kiss and cuddle.
You could use that routine also if you have an unwanted visitor in the middle of the night. While some parents don't care if their child climbs into their bed during the night, if it's not what you want, give the routine a go.
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Armenia and Georgia tour
Tour programm
|Day 1
Airport – Tbilisi city tourArrival at Tbilisi airport. Meeting and transfer from the airport to the hotel. Rest. City Tour: Sioni Cathedral; Metekhi Monastery, built on rocky coast of the Kura River in 12th century. Lunch. A marvelous view of Old Tbilisi is opening from the monastery. Narikala Fortress, Old Tbilisi and sulfur baths, which, according to the legend, were found by Iberian king Vakhtang Gorgasali during hunting. Welcome dinner with national music and dances. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Tbilisi.
|Day 2
Tbilisi – Jvari- Mtskheta – Uplistsikhe – TbilisiBreakfast in the hotel. Departure for tour. Jvari temple, which is fascinating for the fact that, after adoption of Christianity in Georgia st.Nino erected the first cross on this exact spot. A wonderful landscape is opening from the temple: Mtskheta city, The Kura River gorge as well as Aragvi Valley are very well seen. Mtskheta city is the first capital of Georgia. The main three sites in this city are Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Samtavro Temple, Bebris Tsikhe Fortress. Uplistsikhe Cave town, which was founded in 1000 BC and was a sacred temple spot during Pre-Christian period. Return to Tbilisi.
|Day 3
Tbilisi - Mirzaani - Kakheti – Bodbe - SignaghiDeparture from Tbilisi. House-Museum of Niko Pirosmani in Mirzaani village. Tour to Kakheti, the center of wine-making in Georgia. Wine tasting in popular Pheasant's Tears winery. Bodbe monastery of St.Nino (Ninotsminda) is located in cypress grove, only a few kilometers of Signaghi. Here St. Nino, who brought Christianity to Georgia, is buried. Lunch near Bodbe monastery. City tour in Signaghi which is considered to be the City of Love. Dinner and overnight in Signaghi.
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Signaghi - Gremi - Tsinandali - Telavi - Ikalto - Alaverdi – TbilisiDeparture from Signaghi. Gremi royal castle and fortress. Gremi city was the capital of the Kingdom of Kakheti in 16-17 cc. The capital, founded by Levan of Kakheti, was the royal residence and a bustling commercial city of the Great Silk Road. Tour to Tsinandali, Alexander Chavchavadze House-Museum. Lunch in Telavi. Palace-Museum of Georgian king Heraclius II. Visit to Ikalto, the oldest monastery and academy, where, according to the legend, Shota Rustaveli, a prominent Georgian poet of the 12th century, studied. Visit to Alaverdi cathedral and monastic complex, founded in 11th century. Return to Tbilisi and check-in at the hotel.
|Day 5
Tbilisi – Ananuri – Gudauri – Kazbeki – Holy Trinity church - TbilisiVisit to Ananuri, which is a castle complex on the Aragvi River in Georgia. Gudauri is a resort located on the southern slopes of The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range. Tour to Kazbeki, which is a dormant stratovolcano and one of the major mountains of the Caucasus. Lunch. Gergeti Trinity Church which is situated at an elevation of 2170 meters, under Mount Kazbegi. Return to Tbilisi.
|Day 6
Tbilisi – Bagratashen – Akhtala - HaghpatVisit to Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba), the main cathedral of Georgian Orthodox Church. Tour to the ethnographic museum under the open sky, a Georgian village unique of its kind, where every house and estate is the reflection of Georgian history of different periods. Purchase of Georgian products upon request: souvenirs, wine, chacha, churchkhela and so on. Crossing of Armenian-Georgian border at Bagratashen checkpoint. Akhtala monastery and fortress of the 10th century, harmoniously combining specific elements of Armenian, Georgian and Byzantine architecture. Overnight in Haghpat.
|Day 7
Haghpat – Sanahin - Odzoun – Haghartsin - Dilijan - TsaghkunkDeparture for tour. Visit the early medieval monastic complexes Haghpat and Sanahin, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Odzun, an early medieval Armenian structure (4-7 centuries), which has exclusive significance for the history of ecclesiastical architecture of Armenia. From the region Tavush trip to Lori region: Fioletovo village: community of russian Molokans. Тrip to the resort town of Dilijan, considered to be the symbol of Armenian-Georgian friendship. Old Dilijan Complex. Visit to Haghartsin Monastery (10th century), surrounded by dense forests. Lunch. Dinner and overnight in the guest house Tsaghkunk.
|Day 7
Tsaghkunk - Lake Sevan – Sevanavank - YerevanBreakfast in guest house. Horse riding in the surrounding hills (by order). Tour to Lake Sevan - the largest lake in the Caucasus. In the north-west coast we visit the monastery Sevanavank. Lunch at the lakeside restaurant. Arrival to Yerevan. Welcome dinner at the restaurant, including folk program with songs and dances.
|Day 9
Yerevan city tourGuided bus tour of the morning Yerevan: History museum of Armenia. Visit to Tsitsernakaberd: The Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute and the monument, memorializing the victims of Armenian genocide. Lunch in the restaurant. Cascade architectural complex. Rest. Evening walk from the Northern Avenue to Republic Square. Participation in Dancing fountains show.
|Day 10
Yerevan – Khor Virap – Areni – Noravank – JermukCheck out with the luggage. Khor Virap Monastery, where one of the most marvelous views of Mount Ararat is opening from. Then we are heading for the South of Armenia, to Noravank Monastery, unique for its architectural solutions. The road to the monastery stretches along the wonderful canyon Noravank, which is rich in caves, rare flora and fauna.Not far away is the Birds Cave, where the oldest leather shoe and winery were found. Up today excavations are held in the Birds Cave, but it is also possible to get there and see the discovered layers. Lunch at the local restaurant. Local wine tasting. Jermuk resort city where Jermuk waterfall and a gallery of mineral waters are situated. Accommodation in Jermuk.
|Day 11
Jermuk – Karahunj - Tatev – Khndzoresk – YerevanDeparture for tour. Karahunj – Zorats Qarer, is a prehistoric archaeological site of VI millennium BC, which is often called as the "Armenian Stonehenge". Khndzoresk – old cave settlement. Arrival in the medieval monastery complex Tatev on the longest cable car in the world. Tatev Monastery, a masterpiece of medieval architecture, was one of the most important spiritual and educational centers of medieval Armenia. Lunch in the guest house. Arrival and accommodation in Yerevan.
|Day 12
Yerevan – Geghard – Garni – Garni canyon – YerevanBreakfast at the hotel. Departure for tour. Photo-stop near Charents arch against the backdrop of Mount Ararat. Tour to Geghard medieval monastery – a fantastic example of medieval Armenian architecture of XII century. It is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch at village house in Garni, participation in baking Armenian bread lavash. Live performance of Armenian national instrument duduk (by order). Tour to pagan temple Garni – the only preserved monument, referring to the era of paganism and Hellenism. A short walking tour to Garni gorge – to the natural wonder "Symphony of the Stones". Return to Yerevan. Free evening.
|Day 13
Yerevan – Echmiadzin – Zvartnots – Ararat brandy factory - YerevanHistory Museum of Armenia in the Republic Square. Tour to Echmiadzin the spiritual center of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the residence of the Catholicos of all Armenians. Echmiadzin treasury, where the lance that pierced the side of Christ by the Roman soldier is also exposed. We will visit Zvartnots Cathedral, which is considered as a masterpiece of early medieval Armenian architecture, and listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch at apricot orchard of "Van" restaurant in the open air. Return to Yerevan, where we'll visit Ararat brandy factory and taste few brands of Armenian brandy (cognac). Free evening in Yerevan.
|Day 14
Yerevan – Amberd - AirportBreakfast at the hotel. Time for shopping. You can choose from a big variety of souvenirs and local products, which are in high demand among our guests – wines, brandies, dried fruits, sweets, herbs, jewelry, etc. For this purpose we will visit the souvenir market Vernissage and Tashir – the market of local sweets and dried fruits. Afterwards we will go on tour to Amberd Fortress – the historical security complex, which consists of the castle of VII century and the church of XI century. It's one of the fewest preserved fortresses on the territory of Armenia. Lunch in Ashtarak region. Arrival in Yerevan. Transfer to the airport.
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Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers: Steven Gerrard not to blame for slow start
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said the blame for Liverpool's rough start in the English Premier League does not fall on captain Steven Gerrard, according to a report from Sky Sports.
The Reds will enter this weekend's match against Stoke City in 12th place with 14 points. The club has won only four of its first 12 matches this season. Last season, Liverpool finished two points behind Manchester City for first place.
Gerrard has recorded two goals and one assist this season. The 34-year-old made his debut for the club's first team in 1998.
Rodgers said he is not choosing Gerrard because of "sentiment" and pointed to his team's defensive issues and lack of solidity, according to the report.
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"This is about the team," Rodgers said, referring to Liverpool's form.
"Steven has been an outstanding figure for me in my time here and, ok, we're looking at different areas of his game – he's not the Steven Gerrard he was 10, 12 years ago – but we've seen last year how instrumental he was in our climb towards the top of the table.
"He's been the lynchpin of this football club; he's carried this club lots of time on his own for the last 10 years. I think it's unfair, at this stage of his career, to be looking at him as the reason.
"He's a big reason as to why we are where we've got to over the years. If people are expecting the marauding player from 10 years ago, arguably one of the best players in the history of the Premier League, so fast, so strong, of course those days are gone. But he still has a huge influence on the team.
"It might not be as often – Steven will tell you himself he's maybe not able to play the three games in a week to the level we'd want – but [Liverpool's form] is certainly not the fault of Steven Gerrard."
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On 10/04/13 21:13, harryxiyou wrote:On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 4:07 PM, Michal Privoznik <mprivozn redhat com> wrote:On 07.02.2013 16:19, Stefan Hajnoczi wrote:I have created the Google Summer of Code 2013 wiki page where you can add project ideas: http://wiki.qemu.org/Google_Summer_of_Code_2013 Please add project ideas you are willing to mentor. If you have an idea but cannot mentor this year, feel free to add it but please try to find a mentor for it. If you want to be a mentor, please seehttp://wiki.qemu.org/Google_Summer_of_Code_2013#Information_for_mentors.I've got some ideas, but I just don't know it their size is sufficient. But IIUC, there are 3 levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced), so hopefully the ideas can land in one of them.Hi all, I've also got some ideas like following for GSOC 2013. Storage driver jobs. Currently, there is no Libvirt storage API to rename storage volume, storage pool, snapshot, etc. There is also no Libvirt API to move volume from one pool to another using libvirt API. Possibly those pools could have different backend (lvm, dir, ...). So i wanna finish these jobs for Libvirt during GSOC 2013. See following in details. 1, Rename storage volume. I will develop ' virsh vol-rename xxx' option for virsh tool. 2, Rename storage pool. I will develop 'virsh pool-rename xxx' option for virsh tool. 3, Rename snapshot. I will develop 'virsh snapshot-rename xxx' option for virsh tool.Not sure if you planned to request separate projects for these, but I don'tthink it's deserved for separate projects. They can be just one project, as the work need to do for them is similar.And not restricted to storage stuffs, if renaming API makes sense for storage volume, it makes sense for all other objects too, e.g. domain/network/interface/nwfilter/secret/pool.What I'm thinking about is, the renaming is easy to implement for inactiveobjects, but for active ones, it's hard, even not possible, such as for aactive domain, the domain name is refered by various places, if you changethat, it will produce a big mess.4, Move volume from one pool to another. I will develop 'virsh vol-move xxx'option for virsh tool.Not sure it's deserved, the existing command create-vol-as/vol-clone can
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actually copy the volume from another pool. And after that, you can just remove the original volume. Perhaps having a virsh command to wrapper the the two APIs together is enough.Well, currently, these are just good ideas for Libvirt GSOC 2013. I willgive detail design plan for these stuffs according to the workflow of GSOC.Could anyone give me some suggestions? Thanks very much in advance. -- Thanks Harry Wei-- libvir-list mailing list libvir-list redhat com https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/libvir-list


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Rushden is a popular place to visit while you are exploring Northamptonshire as a large number of the area's most popular attractions are nearby. Two sights that should be at the top of every visitor's to-do list is the fascinating Church of Saint Peter and the ever-popular Bedford Autodrome. Also, be sure to check out the Colmworth and North Bedfordshire Golf Club and Bedford Park.
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Amygdala and fusiform gyrus temporal dynamics: Responses to negative facial expressions
The amygdala habituates in response to repeated human facial expressions; however, it is unclear whether this brain region habituates to schematic faces (i.e., simple line drawings or caricatures of faces). Using an fMRI block design, 16 healthy participants passively viewed repeated presentations of schematic and human neutral and negative facial expressions. Percent signal changes within anatomic regions-of-interest (amygdala and fusiform gyrus) were calculated to examine the temporal dynamics of neural response and any response differences based on face type.
The amygdala and fusiform gyrus had a within-run "U" response pattern of activity to facial expression blocks. The initial block within each run elicited the greatest activation (relative to baseline) and the final block elicited greater activation than the preceding block. No significant differences between schematic and human faces were detected in the amygdala or fusiform gyrus.
The "U" pattern of response in the amygdala and fusiform gyrus to facial expressions suggests an initial orienting, habituation, and activation recovery in these regions. Furthermore, this study is the first to directly compare brain responses to schematic and human facial expressions, and the similarity in brain responses suggest that schematic faces may be useful in studying amygdala activation.
Human faces provide key social and emotional information via the expressions portrayed. In a single encounter, an individual's facial expressions change rapidly, requiring a quick deduction of meaning. This ability to process facial expressions quickly or automatically is particularly advantageous when the expressions predict threat (e.g., fear or anger)
Schematic faces, simple line drawings or caricatures of faces, extract these features from a complex facial expression. A schematic face capturing the key components of a facial expression may be useful in studies of emotion because the prototype is relatively devoid of confounding characteristics (e.g., ethnicity, age, attractiveness). Several studies have discovered that schematic faces still retain emotional meaning
It is well-established that the amygdala response habituates (i.e., decreases over time) to repeated presentations of human facial expressions; however, it is unclear whether the brain's response to schematic faces is maintained or habituates over time. Amygdala single cell recordings show reduced activity to repeated human faces
In this fMRI block-design study, we examined the brain responses (i.e., amygdala and fusiform gyrus) to schematic and human facial expressions using a within-run facial expression (negative, neutral) and between-run face type (schematic, human) counterbalanced design. This design allowed examination of habituation and of face type in a single experiment without potentially confounding influences of presentation order. We hypothesized within-run habituation effects would be detected in response to the alternating blocks of schematic facial expressions as well as the human facial expressions in the amygdala.
Face Recognition and Emotion Ratings
During the post-scanning recognition task, participants identified the faces viewed with high accuracy rates (human: 99.0% ± 4.2, schematic: 100% ± 0.0).
The negative faces [Schematic Negative: M = 3.4, SD = 1.3, Human Negative: M = 3.6, SD = 1.2] were rated as being more arousing than the neutral faces [Schematic Neutral: M = 1.9, SD = 1.3, Human Neutral: M = 1.9, SD = 1.3, expression effect: F(1,15) = 20.2, p < 0.004)]. No differences in arousal ratings between face type (i.e., schematic vs. human) were detected [face type effect: F(1,15) = 0.1, p > 0.77]. No interaction effects were noted [face type x expression: F(1,15) = 0.2, p > 0.66].
The negative faces [Schematic Negative: M = -2.6, SD = 1.3, Human Negative: M = -2.4, SD = 0.7] were rated as being more negative than the neutral faces [Schematic Neutral: M = 0.6, SD = 0.9, Human Neutral: M = -0.3, SD = 0.8, expression effect: F(1,15) = 254.0, p < 0.001]. The human faces tended to be rated more negatively than the schematic faces [face type effect: F(1,15) = 3.4, p = 0.09]. In addition, the valence rating difference between angry and neutral faces was greater for schematic faces than for human faces [face type x expression: F(1,15) = 11.8, p < 0.004]. This difference was due to greater negative valence ratings of the human neutral faces compared to more positive ratings of neutral schematic faces [t(15) = 3.1, p < 0.008].
BOLD Activation
A temporal effect of responses across blocks within the run were detected in amygdala [time effect, Left: F(3,45) = 11.3, p < 0.001; Right: F(3,45) = 11.7, p < 0.001] and fusiform gyrus [time effect, Left: F(3,45) = 15.9, p < 0.001; Right: F(3,45) = 18.3, p < 0.001] (Figure
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Temporal dynamics of responses to facial expressions yield "U" pattern
Temporal dynamics of responses to facial expressions yield "U" pattern. Percent signal change in brain activity in response to facial expressions compared to baseline across blocks in A) Amygdala and B) Fusiform Gyrus. L = Left, R = Right. Small bars indicate one standard error of the mean.
Post-hoc tests were conducted using a significance threshold of p < 0.01 to correct for multiple comparisons and demonstrated a "U" pattern of activity. In the amygdala and fusiform, the response in the initial block (block 1) was greater than the other blocks (blocks 2, 3, and 4) [all regions: T>2.8, p < 0.01]. Contrary to the amygdala [both hemispheres: T<1.2, p > 0.2], the responses in the fusiform gyrus tend to progressively decline (block 2> block3) [both hemispheres: T>2.4, p < 0.03]. In addition, a trend towards significant region (amygdala, fusiform) x time (block 2, block 3) interaction was detected in the left [F(1,15)>5.1, p < 0.04] and the right hemispheres [F(1,15)>3.8, p < 0.07]. Responses to block 4 were greater than block 3 significantly in the right amygdala and bilateral fusiform gyrus [all regions: T>2.9, p < 0.01] and at trend-level significance in the left amygdala [T>2.2, p < 0.04].
In the right amygdala, a trend emotion x time effect was significant [F(3, 45) = 0.06]. Because the initial block yielded the largest response and was subsequently followed by a habituated response, the responses in the first time block were investigated further for valence effects. Greater responses were elicited to negative faces compared to neutral faces [F(1,15)>7.8, p < 0.01]. (Figure
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Right Amygdala response to emotion in initial block of facial expressions
Right Amygdala response to emotion in initial block of facial expressions. Percent signal change in amygdala activity in response to facial expressions compared to baseline for first block of each run. Greater responses were elicited to negative faces compared to neutral faces in the right amygdala [F(1,15)>7.8, p < 0.01]. No significant main effect of face type (schematic, human) was noted.
There were no other significant effects (i.e., face type) in the amygdala. No significant valence, face-type main effets or interactions were found in the fusiform gyrus. [all effects: F<1.7, all p > 0.2].
Within each run, the amygdala and the fusiform gyrus showed a "U" response pattern with the initial and final blocks eliciting the greatest activation to a repeated facial expression. The amygdala profile may reflect an initial orienting response, then habituation, followed by recovery of activation in the final block. A similar "U" pattern was observed in skin conductance response (SCR) and late-phase SCR-associated left amygdala response to repeated fearful faces
In this study, fusiform gyrus activation followed this "U" pattern in response as well; however, a trend towards different temporal patterns are observed in the amygdala and fusiform gyrus. In the amygdala, habituation occurs rapidly; whereas, in the fusiform gyrus, habituation occurs more gradually. This delayed recovery may be explained by enhanced modulation of the amygdala or a slower resetting system of the fusiform gyrus.
Negative faces are discriminated from neutral faces in the right amygdala. Our findings replicate previous work showing that the right amygdala, responds to angry relative to neutral faces
Interestingly, no significant differences between schematic and human faces were detected in the amygdala and fusiform gyrus. In a recent study, the amygdala response to human and avatar (or computer-generated faces) was similar, yet the fusiform showed a greater response to human faces
This study has some potential limitations. Evaluating the temporal dynamics of neural responses is dependent on the time scale examined. In this study, within-run habituation effects were investigated; however, other time scales (e.g., between-run, within-block) may show different effects. Only angry faces were used to represent negative faces. Future studies should examine the temporal dynamics of other expressions (e.g., fearful, sad), including positive expressions (e.g. happy). Our findings suggest schematic and human faces elicit generally similar responses in the amygdala and fusiform gyrus; however, replication in a larger sample is needed. Schematic faces reduce expressions to line drawings and a single exemplar was used in this study. While using a single exemplar may be problematic, it does diminish confounds due to variability in human facial expressions. Finally, although using ROI-based analysis is a more powerful approach for detecting differences in specific a priori regions (i.e., amygdala and fusiform gyrus), this approach does not allow the observation of other regions that may also respond to these stimuli.
In summary, it appears that both the amygdala and fusiform gyrus responses to facial expressions do habituate over time; however, the "U" pattern suggests that the responsivity of these structures resets, possibly to allow attentional reengagement with repeatedly presented stimuli. Future studies with larger samples should investigate whether this pattern discriminates between emotions or stimulus type.
Sixteen participants were studied (8 females, 8 males; M = 26.7, SD = 4.7, Range = 22–41 years of age). All participants were Caucasian and right-handed determined by the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory
This study was approved and conducted in accordance with guidelines established by the Partners Human Research Committee. Written informed consent was obtained from each participant.
Participants viewed human faces
Figure 3
Human and Schematic Faces
Human and Schematic Faces.
Four different human face identities (two male and two female), each displaying both negative (i.e. angry) and neutral expressions, and one neutral and one negative (i.e. angry) schematic face were used throughout the experiment. Since the schematic faces only have a single identity, each participant viewed human faces of a single identity. As the schematic faces do not have an intrinsic gender, the gender of the human faces viewed was counterbalanced across participants.
All participants viewed four 5-minute 24-second runs of faces. Two consecutive runs of schematic faces and two consecutive runs of human faces were counterbalanced across participants. Within each run, four blocks of negative and four blocks of neutral were counterbalanced within and across participants. Each 24-second face block was separated by a 12-second low-level fixation. All runs were bracketed by a 24-second low-level fixation. This design improved upon earlier studies and allowed for better assessment of habituation, given that: 1) neutral blocks were included throughout the run, 2) fixation blocks were interleaved and 3) the design was fully counterbalanced. Within the face blocks, participants viewed a single human or schematic face, repeatedly shown for 200 ms with a 300 ms interstimulus interval.
Before each run, participants were instructed to remain awake and alert and look at the faces at eye level. Immediately after scanning, each participant was given a face recognition form, displaying target faces as well as eight distracters: two schematic (happy and scheming expressions) and six human (three different identities, each displaying neutral and negative expressions). Additionally, participants rated the schematic and human faces according to arousal value (low-high: 0–6) and valence (negative-positive: -3 to +3).
Repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to assess for significant differences in subjective ratings. Significant main effects and interaction effects were determined using a p < 0.05 threshold.
Image Acquisition
A Sonata 1.5 Tesla whole-body high-speed imaging device equipped for echo planar imaging (EPI) (Siemens Medical Systems, Iselin NJ) was used with a 3-axis gradient head coil. After acquiring an automated scout image and optimizing field homogeneity via localized shimming procedures, a high resolution 3D MPRAGE sequence (TR/TE/flip angle = 7.25 ms/3 ms/7°, 1.3 mm in-plane resolution, and 1 mm slice thickness) was collected for anatomical registration and normalization. Then, T1-EPI (TR/TE/flip angle = 8 sec/39 ms/90°) and T2-weighted (TR/TE/flip angle = 10 sec/48 ms/120°) sequences were gathered to monitor scanner function and assist with anatomical registration. Functional MRI images (i.e., blood-oxygenation-level-dependent or BOLD images) were acquired using a gradient echo T2*-weighted sequence (TR/TE/flip angle = 2.4 sec/40 ms/90°), discarding the first four acquisitions to allow longitudinal magnetization to reach equilibrium. Twenty-four coronal slices (slice thickness: 7 mm, 1 mm skip, voxel size: 3.125 × 3.125 × 8 mm) were acquired perpendicular to the ac-pc line. The acquisition parameters were used to minimize susceptibility in medial temporal lobe regions
fMRI Data Analyses
Functional MRI data were analyzed using the standard processing stream of the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging
Functional images were averaged across participants according to expression (neutral, negative). For each expression, averages were made for each block (1,2,3,4) to assess temporal aspects. The averages were collapsed across the runs for each face type (schematic, human) separately. Using an anatomically defined region of interest (ROI)-based approach, each participant's left and right amygdala were manually traced on the participant's high resolution 3D MPRAGE sequence by a trained technician of the Massachusetts General Hospital's Center for Morphometric Analysis
Authors' contributions
JCB conducted the analysis and drafted the manuscript. LMS, LFB, SLR helped design the study and revise the manuscript. CIW conceived of the study, coordinated its completion, and helped to draft the manuscript.
This work has been presented in abstract form at the Society for Biological Psychiatry annual meeting in Toronto, Canada, May 2006.
The authors wish to thank Katherine McMullin, Michelle Wedig and Danielle Williams for helping with data acquisition and Mary Foley and Larry White for technical assistance. This work was supported by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Dr. Wright), as well as resource grants to the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging from the NCRR (P41-RR14075), and the Mental Illness and Neuroscience Discovery (MIND) Institute.
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text: By: Shayne Benowitz Indulge in Bal Harbour's haute restaurant scene. From Michelin-star chefs to upscale Japanese cuisine at the luxurious Bal Harbour Shops, fine dining is always on order in Bal Harbour. The neighborhood is a luxurious enclave at the northern tip of Miami Beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and bordered by the Haulover Inlet. Check out these fine dining restaurants in Bal Harbour. Makoto An afternoon of shopping designer boutiques deserves an equally chic lunch stop and that's exactly what Makoto serves up at Bal Harbour Shops. The upscale restaurant by Stephen Starr puts an inventive and refined twist on Japanese and sushi fare, making it a consistent favorite amongst Miami locals. Helmed by Chef Makoto Okuwa, his signature dish is the frosty kobe fried rice with foie gras and a jidori egg cooked tableside. Other items not to be missed include the five-spice salmon tataki, tuna pizza with anchovy aioli and the wagyu short rib robata grill. 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL 33154; 305-864-8600 Le Zoo Also found in Bal Harbour Shops and also by restaurateur Stephen Starr, Le Zoo is a French bistro that conjures all the charms of Paris with a touch of playful whimsy. With a neon curlicue sign, ample terrace seating and Art Deco flourishes inside the dining room, the décor is as appetizing as the menu. Start with a selection from their raw bar and then move onto classic fare, including onion soup gratinee, Nicoise salad, croque madame or steak frites. For dessert, do as the French and order the cheese plate or opt for a sweet treat like their crème brulee with warm madeleines. 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL 33154; 305-602-9663. J&G Grill Helmed by Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, J&G Grill at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort is one of Miami's most revered fine dining establishments. The dining room offers panoramic views of the glistening Atlantic Ocean for a lavish, multi-sensory experience. To start, you can't go wrong with sharing the black truffle fontina cheese pizza or the spicy ahi tuna tartare. The grill offers everything from wild king salmon to a 32 oz. wagyu tomahawk steak for two, and delectable entrees include poached Maine lobster and an almond caramelized duck breast with foie gras and baby turnips. If you simply can't decide, the five-course tasting menu with wine pairing is fail-safe. 9703 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL 33154; 305-993-3300. BH Burger Bar Also inside The St. Regis Bal Harbour, BH Burger is their latest casual concept. In a warm, bistro-like setting, the straightforward menu offers an upscale twist on classic comfort foods including burgers, hot dogs, wings and shakes. You can opt for one of their signature burgers, like the Foie Gras Burger made with gouda, tomato jam, black truffle, aioli and, of course, foie gras. Or you can build your own with your choice of beef (there's even a vegan option), cheese, toppings and bun. Wings come in a variety of finger-licking sauces, including spicy BBQ, Korean BBQ, house dry rub and classic buffalo. Get your greens in with a kale Caesar salad and don't skip the addictive truffle parmesan tater tots. They've also got a great selection of Florida craft beers, from Due South to Cigar City to Wynwood Brewing. 9703 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL 33154; 305-993-3300. Bistro Bal Harbour The Ritz-Carlton, perched at the northernmost tip of Bal Harbour with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Haulover Inlet, offers a classic dining experience with Bistro Bal Harbour. The dining room boasts panoramic views of the aquamarine sea in a casual setting that's perfect for lunch or dinner. The well-rounded menu offers a little something for everyone and many dishes have a Latin American twist. For instance, start with a seafood raw bar or beef carpaccio, or take the Peruvian route with fresh ceviche. Other appetizers include croquetas de jamon or shrimp cocktail. Lunchtime offers a variety of salads and sandwiches, while dinner boasts entrees like lobster pappardelle, black grouper fillet or braised lamb shank. 10295 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL 33154; 305-455-5400. Stay in Touch: Sign up for the Miami Insider enews to receive news, events and special offers. Share the Love: We'd love to see your photos! Share them with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and don't forget to use the hashtag: #FoundInMiami.


text: WIMA 2011 review12 May 2011 05:25 PM This year's WIMA event, held in Monaco, gave those involved in the development of NFC technology the chance to show that things had really moved on. Mark Dye reportsAfter the 'ash cloud' last year, Monaco welcomed the Near Field Communications (NFC) community with open arms and a smile for this year's WIMA. Indeed, the weather was picture-perfect for an event that promised to deliver much more than the last.Held at the Grimaldi Forum, WIMA was dedicated to NFC technology and featured the latest applications, products and services to hit the space on its exhibition floor, while a packed conference programme and series of workshops and technical sessions enabled delegates to get a better idea of where various aspects of the market are going from a business and technical standpoint.If the word on the street is to be believed then this may finally be the year that NFC earns its stripes after several years of hype. At the event, all manner of speakers were eulogising the technology and its merits in the realms of everything from healthcare and tagging to payment and social networking – even Angry Birds got a mention.So, why has there been a delay? At the event, Mark Selby, VP for Industry Collaborations at Nokia, told those gathered that they'd all been a little preoccupied with doing the wrong thing for some time.'In the past, people have been looking at NFC as something you can do all manner of things with. Then some people began focusing exclusively on secure elements on devices. This caused a big delay in products coming to market,' he said.Last year, Nokia went back and reviewed all of the data from its pilots and studies it had done with partners. The result of this and conversations with leading analysts led the company to conclude that collectively many had been looking at the wrong things.This is why the company is busy promoting 'open NFC'. 'What we're saying is there's "open" and "secure",' explained Selby. 'Secure means there's a secure element on the device. However, open NFC apps can be very secure but they don't need a secure element on the device.'Selby claims that many enterprises have felt constrained by having to work with network operators that want to put secure element models in place.'The challenge is that a lot of people within the NFC industry have got themselves locked into the "Holy Grail" of taking a percentage of all financial transactions,' he added. 'It is a complex structure that they're getting into and they are missing the greater market.' In fact, Nokia estimates that open applications will account for 68% of the income generated from NFC in 2013, with the secure ones making up the remaining 32%.'The enterprise options are enormous,' said Selby. 'The challenge is how do those smaller developers bring those solutions to the enterprise environment? To date it's been a challenge for many to work with the SME or the corporate sales forces within the mobile operators.'At WIMA plenty was going on though. Proxama announced it would be collaborating with Nokia on developing NFC applications for its new range of smartphones. In this instance, its Tag Center solution will enable users to get instant, media rich experiences from NFC data tags on posters, product packaging and point-of-sale displays.Neil Gamer, founder and CEO of Proxama thinks the technology will help breathe life into things like traditional media channels that have been on the wane.'It also offers advertisers something of a "Holy Grail", and because such channels are instantly more measurable, advertisers will have the ability to monitor and measure behaviour prompted by NFC interactions,' he said.Think&Go was another company showcasing its solution for the retail space and seeing a bright future of cross-selling, up-selling and consumer behaviour tracking through the technology. With its opt-in consumer tracking, for instance, retailers will always get real-time content at every tag read.WIMA really showed that the possibilities for NFC appear endless. Orange Business Services was another with a quite different take on the technology with its Valeo NFC Access System. This has been developed for auto manufacturers who want customers to enable a vehicle to be shared between several drivers. In this case, the technology works by temporarily transferring an ignition key by mobile phone to make things like online reservation more simple and cost-effective. Just imagine the benefits that this might bring to the enterprise when combined with tracking and route delivery for a convoy carrying expensive equipment or perhaps when deployed in the security van collection arena.NFC pioneer Jeff Miles, director of Mobile Transactions Worldwide at NXP, has been here from the beginning, working on the technology as far back as 2002.Although he feels NFC has not been a simple technology to bring to market, he told Wireless that we were now starting to see enough critical infrastructure to take a look at it seriously, with smartphones the biggest reason for this.'NFC gives you two things,' he said. 'As a consumer it makes things much easier, it's much quicker and gives you authentication. Then there's devices like the Nexus from Google, which probably does many of the same things as much more expensive handheld readers and that's an attractive proposition for everyone,' he added.And if there was one message Miles made clear at WIMA, it was for those involved to focus on what they can do first.'There are a lot of applications that can be built. Don't keep trying to wait for the perfect solution and don't attack the most complex thing,' he said. 'Use the stuff that's already out there. Remember what you're good at and what you're not and don't be afraid to jump into a part of the business that doesn't exist today.'Wireless magazine1CommentGuest9th Jun 2011Im out of lageue here Too much brain power on display Leave a CommentPlease write code to prove you're humanMore on... Critical CommunicationsFinland and Norway sign cross-border TETRA communication dealCC Europe 2017: Hytera showcasing new base station and handheld radio