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Everyone has their own philosophy as to how languages are best learned. This therefore influences the approach they take and the learning strategies they use. However, are their strategies necessarily the best ones?
Language learning strategies are techniques consciously or unconsciously employed to enhance learning and communication (i.e. helping you be more proficient at getting the language 'in' and getting it 'out'). Sometimes they are observable (e.g. asking a clarification question) and sometimes non-observable (e.g. forming a mental picture of the word in your head). The overall goal is to help you be more efficient at learning and using Chinese, hence becoming a self-directed and intrinsically motivated language learner who has acquired the necessary skills to continue learning long after studying stops.
Learning Strategies can best be viewed as 'problem-solving' techniques. The necessary investment of mental energy involved in solving each 'problem' leads to deeper, and hence, more effective learning, as opposed to simply being given the answer by your teacher. For example, you discover that Chinese has two words for 'serious' - yan2zhong4 and yan2su4. "But where lies the difference?" you ask yourself. So you get your friend or teacher to give you a few sentence examples from which you (hopefully) deduce that yan2zhong4 refer to 'matters' and yan2su4 refers to 'people'.
Some language learners just naturally use lots of good learning strategies; if you're not that sort of person, there's still hope as you can teach yourself to become a more effective learner by imitating the strategies that good language learners use.
The good language learner uses a greater quantity as well as a wider variety of strategies. The secret of success is the ability to match the strategy with the demands of the task in hand, e.g. getting difficult-to-remember vocabulary into your long-term memory by using the 'Vocabulary Box'. So, a varied repertoire (i.e. a 'bag' full of good strategies) is key, so that at any time one can be pulled out and pressed into service as and when needed. Note, however, whether the strategy is suited to your present level in Chinese, e.g. although watching television is often helpful, when you only understand very little of the content, you would be better using other strategies more appropriate to your present level.
Although your Learning Style (i.e. your preferred approach to learning Chinese) will affect which strategies you like to employ, you should also be willing to use strategies that don't suit your style if the strategy fits the learning task. This will mean being willing to step out of your comfort zone at times, e.g. if you are strongly visual but your listening comprehension is weak, you should be willing to regularly use strategies that will strengthen your listening, e.g. joining in a conversation with Chinese people (= more challenging) or listening to CDs of other Chinese textbooks (= less threatening), even if you don't enjoy this quite so much.
It is important to regularly reflect on your language learning - especially your thought processes (e.g. are you more analytical or more intuitive?), as well as the methods you are using - as this will give you fresh insights as to how effective your overall approach is, e.g. you note that the way you normally learn the new vocabulary in each lesson is simply to work through the vocabulary list in the textbook. However, you begin to think: "Just how effective is my method? Is there a better way?". Writing a language learning journal will therefore help you better reflect and evaluate the use of your learning strategies.
So, in summary, first plan which strategy best fits the task in hand, then put it into action, and finally reflect on how effective it was.
The two articles Language Learner Strategies 1 and Language Learner Strategies 2 give you many helpful ideas as to how to get Chinese in (memory strategies) and how to get it out (communication strategies).


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The Congress on Saturday dubbed the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in the Lok Sabha as 'jugglery of words', and said that there has been no relief for the middle class and the lower income groups.
"For middle class people and low income groups, there has been no relief. This Budget is nothing more than a jugglery of words," Congress leader Ashwani Kumar said.
Another Congress leader Kamal Nath, echoing similar sentiments, said the Budget was only about commissions, committees and promises.
"This has only been the budget of commissions, committees and promises," he said.
Presenting the NDA Government's first full-fledged budget in the Lok Sabha today, Jaitley said the economic environment in the country is far more positive than in the recent past, and added that the Centre's objective is to improve quality of life and to pass benefits to the common man.
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The Finance Minister said that the government proposes to keep the fiscal deficit target of 3.9 per cent for year 2015-16, 3.5 per cent in 2016-17 and 3 per cent in 2017-18. He said Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be rolled out next year. The government is intending to achieve the fiscal deficit target of three per cent in the next three years.
He said the government needs a well-targeted system of subsidies rather than to cut them. The Finance Minister announced the allocation of 5,300 crore rupees for development of micro-irrigation.
He said a target of 8.5 lakh crore rupees credit will be extended to farmers in 2015-16.
He said the government is committed to utilise the vast postal network spread across the villages of the country to provide for increasing access to the financial system. He said the government will bring a bankruptcy code in 2015-16 to meet the global standards in the banking system as for easing of doing business. The government will also the Prime Minister Suraksha Bima Yojana offering the coverage of two lakh rupees for just paying premium of twelve rupees.
He said the yojana will increase the access to insurance and will be linked with Prime Minister's Jan Dhan Yojana. The Finance Minister said the government will also propose to launch Atal Pension Yojana, which will provide a defined pension to the old beneficiaries. To encourage the participation, the government will contribute 50 per cent of the premium in its new accounts opened before 31st of December this year.
He said the government has allocated another 1,000 crore rupees for Nirbhaya Fund to further strengthen the security of women.
The Finance Minister said that after the success of Visa on Arrival scheme in 43 countries, the government proposes to extend the same to 150 countries.
The government also proposes to establish the second AIIMS in Bihar to cater the health needs of the people in the state. He also proposed to set up AIIMS in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh and Assam.
The government proposed to reduce corporate tax from 30 percent to 25 percent in next four years. Jaitley said taxation is an instrument of socio economic engineering and none filing of returns or filing of returns with adequate returns will attract rigorous imprisonment.

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This is a temporary role for 6 months initially which could be extended, paying £7.83 an hour rising to £7.92 after 12 weeks.
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Jon Gruden is the relieved schoolteacher who finally got rid of the class troublemaker.
In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area.
And the Oakland Raiders head coach believes Antonio Brown's next teacher has a tall task in front of him.
Gruden fielded several questions about Brown following the Raiders' 24-16 win over the Denver Broncos on Monday night, two days after Oakland cut its enigmatic wide receiver.
After several minutes, Gruden had had enough, and cut the Brown interrogation short -- by passing the buck to the wideout's new team, the New England Patriots.
"You know, we gave it a shot," Gruden told reporters, via NBC Sports Bay Area. "Now New England gets their turn. Good luck to them. I can't deal with it anymore."
Gruden clearly became exasperated with Brown's antics, which included posting a private phone call with his head coach on social media and a blowup with general manager Mike Mayock over an easily-avoidable helmet saga.
Now that Brown isn't their problem, Gruden and his players seem pretty relieved.
"He plays for the Patriots now, so I ain't concerned about that," Raiders receiver Tyrell Williams told reporters Monday.
"He's with someone else, and I wish him the best," Raiders quarterback Derek Carr added, via NBC Sports Bay Area. "I hope he goes off, and gets everything he wants. I sent him a text saying that."
Patriots fans will agree with Carr there. Brown is one of the top five wide receivers in the NFL, so if head coach Bill Belichick can convince the veteran wideout to ditch his me-first act and put the team first, he could bring a massive boost to an already loaded Patriots offense.
According to Gruden, though, that will be easier said than done.
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The Emotional And Social Effects Of Teen Pregnancy
Read Teen Well being, Course three, Student Version (Glencoe Teen Health) guide on-line now. Matters embrace: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Medicine; Anti-Homophobia Workshops; Body Picture; Communication About Intercourse and Drug Use; Contraception and Pregnancy Prevention; Diversity; Consuming Problems; Family Dynamics; Healthy Relationships; Sexual Resolution-Making; Oppression Points; Puberty; Rape and Abusive Relationships; Reproductive Anatomy; STI Prevention Education; Self-Esteem; Suicide Prevention; and Violence Prevention.
When the announcement of a teen pregnancy is made, it is difficult for the teenager when they do not obtain the thrill and positive reaction from their family and friends, however many teens soon discover that the support that comes from their household and pals after the birth is critical to have the ability to increase the kid, for both financial and emotional features.
It isn't at all times simple to determine the place that balance is, so I would counsel discovering a teen or youth in your area who may be considering helping you join, if you are having a hard time finding the balance between what teens are fascinated by and what mother and father won't get upset about.
Many youngsters that uncover they are pregnant end up either getting an abortion (which may trigger damage to the uterus and stop future pregnancies), give the child up for adoption (which is a large emotional strain on the teen), increase the kid both on their own or with the support of their household and associates (and perhaps the newborn's father), or worse, find yourself getting the kid taken away from them because they are to immature and irresponsible to boost the kid themselves.
Despite the fact that the battle is tough when you are a teen mom, it is a wrestle for the teen to find themselves, it is a wrestle to develop into a standard" mother, and it is a battle for the teenager to face on their own, however there are many optimistic actions and behaviors that can come out of being a teen mom.…


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2 Corinthians 12:8-10
Hello dear friend, I'm Maria Carlizza Pagaduan, a cub resting near the Lion, a lost sheep found by the Shepherd, a sinner saved by grace and by love. You may call me by my nickname Arli.
I've been blogging since 2006 during my second year of high school and writing for student publications from 2002 to 2013. I love writing, and it's my way of reflecting on my life and the events happening around us. I hope to write (and draw) always with a heart, a reminder that my former boss told me that I should do. May you and I, dear friend, always remember to do everything with heart.
Why Quiet Maria?
Quiet Maria is my blog where I share my thoughts and sentiments on life, art, faith, and travels through words, photographs, and drawings. I chose Quiet Maria because being quiet is something that is inherent in me, and silence reminds me to listen more intently to God and the people around me.
Meanwhile, Maria came from my first name. I share the same name with my Mom and also Mama Mary as Maria is a variation of Mary. This is my little tranquil place of giving respect to the life and name I was graciously given and sharing the gifts and lessons that God has blessed me with. I hope we get to grow with each other through this place, and feel free to share your thoughts as well.
Oftentimes, I say I miss writing, but I have been writing at times – minimally. Maybe what I missed is writing fearlessly. Without fear, love enters again.
Maybe I can write again.
Let us begin here.


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Norfolk: Winterton
Kelly's Directory for Cambridgeshire, Norfolk & Suffolk 1883
[Transcription copyright © Paddy Apling]
WINTERTON is a parish and fishing village 1 mile north of Hemsby station on the Eastern and Midlands railway, about 8 miles north-by-west from Yarmouth and 21 from Norwich, in the Northern division of the county, incorporated hundreds of East and West Flegg, county court district of Great Yarmouth, rural deanery of Flegg and archdeaconry and diocese of Norwich.
The church of Holy Trinity and All Saints was built in the early part of the fifteenth century and was in 1878 thoroughly restored and re-seated, to hold 230 persons; the greater part of the expense was borne by Mrs. Burnley Hume, in memory of Joseph Hume, who resided at Burnley Hall, to whom there is a tablet: the work was carried out from designs drawn by Mr. Herbert Green, the architect, of Norwich and London: it is a structure of stone, and has chancel, nave, aisles, porch and parvise, with a fine embattled square tower, 127 feet high, commanding a fine view of the ocean: the church and tower were again restored in 1883. The register dates from about the year 1717. The living is a rectory, with the chapelry of East Somerton annexed; the tithes are commuted at £544 11s. 8d. with 30 acres of glebe and house, in the gift of and held since 1867 by the Rev. William Green M.A. of Trinity College, Cambridge.
The Hundred river has reversed its course, and now flows from the sea instead of into it at this place. There is a coastguard station. In 1859 a surf boat was placed here by the National Life Boat Institution. Here is a lighthouse, situated on elevated ground, the tower nearly 70 feet high and illuminated by a prismatic reflector.
About 150 fishermen are employed in the herring and mackerel fisheries. Winterton had a market and fair, which have long been obsolete.
Hill House is the seat of Mrs. Hume, and has very fine ranges of hot-houses and conservatories. The chief landowners are the Earl of Winterton, who is lord of the manor, F. Charsley esq. and Mrs. Hume.
The soil is light; subsoil, gravel and sand. The chief crops are wheat, oats and barley. The parish comprises 1,273 acres of land, exclusive of a large extent of sea-beach and warren; rateable value, £1,649; the population in 1881 was 749.
WINTERTON NESS, now locally known as HUMESHEAD, and one of the chief promontories on the east coast, is within this parish, and a most dangerous part of the coast. The Trinity Board, in 1850, at the request of the late Joseph Hume esq. M.P. the financial reformer, placed a buoy on it. The coast is very dangerous to shipping, and in ancient times the right to wreckage was appurtenant to the manor, and was a subject of dispute between the Abbot of St. Benet's-at-Holme and the Prior of Norwich. The right to wreckage is the subject of a letter from William Peacock steward to Sir John Paxton, the lord of the manor (19th Nov. 1477), published in the Paston letters.
POST & MONEY ORDER OFFICE & Savings Bank.-- Mrs. Ann Bullock, receiver. Letters from Yarmouth arrive at 8.30 a.m.; dispatched at 5 p.m. Martham is the nearest telegraph office.
Coast Guard Station, -- Barry, officer in charge
- A School Board of 7 members was formed in 1875 for the United District of Winterton & East & West Somerton; G. Wilton, clerk to the Board
Board School, built in 1849, restored in 1855, & added to in 1876 for 250 children; average attendance 170; Richard Syms, master; Mrs. Charlotte Syms, mistress
CARRIER TO YARMOUTH. -- Thomas Smith, daily
Green Rev. William M.A. [rector]
Hume Mrs. Hill house
Wilton George, Church cottage
Annison James, thatcher
Bould Edwd. Rt. farmer, Winterton hall
Brown Maurice, grocer & carpenter
Bullock Ann (Mrs.), market gardener, & post office
Empson James, farmer
Empson James, jun. farmer
George Isaiah, shopkeeper
George Philip, carrier to Yarmouth
George Walter, shopkeeper
Goffin Robert, grocer
Hewitt James, baker
Johnson George, farmer
King James, Three Mariners
Page Thomas, bricklayer
Smith Thomas, carrier
Starling George Davey, miller (wind), farmer & assistant overseer
Waite James, Fisherman's Return
See also the Winterton parish page.
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Jarred Medium Salsa
How we tested
Chips and salsa are a mainstay at parties and gatherings. Salsa is also a favorite topping for tacos and nachos, a ready-made sauce for quick chilaquiles, and a streamlined source of flavor in recipes such as our Cheesy Southwestern Meatloaf. And while we love homemade salsa, jarred salsa is more convenient. We especially like medium-heat salsa because it provides bold flavor without scorching our palates. The last time we reviewed medium-heat salsas, we could recommend only one product. The textures of the others were mushy or slimy, and their heat levels were either too hot or too mild. This time around, could we find a medium-heat salsa with moderate heat and a texture that was substantial enough to keep it from sliding off our chips?
We identified 10 top-selling, nationally available salsa brands based on sales data from IRI, a Chicago-based market research firm. Many of these brands make multiple versions of medium-heat salsa (such as smooth, chunky, and restaurant-style), so we rounded up all the options from each company, tasted them against each other, and included our favorite from each brand in our final lineup. Ultimately, that lineup consisted of 10 salsas priced from about $2.50 to roughly $6.00 per 15.5- or 16-ounce jar. Twenty-one editors and test cooks sampled the salsas plain and with our favorite tortilla chips and rated them on flavor, texture, and heat level.
The Best Salsas Had Moderate Heat and No Distracting Flavors
The basic ingredients for salsa are tomatoes, onions, and peppers, plus salt and maybe a little garlic, cilantro, and/or vinegar. But the way manufacturers prepared and combined those ingredients resulted in salsas that tasted wildly different. Even though all the salsas we tasted were labeled as medium-heat salsas, we found that their heat levels varied. Our tasters gave higher scores to salsas they perceived as spicier. A few products tasted bland, while others were too sweet or smoky. Ultimately, our flavor preferences were influenced by three things: the type of pepper used to make the salsa, the amount of sodium per serving, and the presence of additional ingredients.
Jalapeños gave us a "good zing" of heat and weren't off-puttingly spicy. The five best salsas, which were made with jalapeños or a mix of jalapeños and milder pasillas, were the spiciest. Salsas that contained bell peppers and those whose ingredient labels didn't specify the exact types of pepper used tended to be too mild. The lowest-ranked product, which tasters described as "bland" and "flavorless," was the only salsa in our lineup that didn't explicitly specify which kind of chile pepper it contained. We couldn't be sure which type of pepper was used, but it wasn't contributing the same level of heat as the peppers in our favorite salsas.
We also preferred salsas with moderate amounts of sodium because, in addition to seasoning the salsa, sodium helps bring out the flavors of other ingredients. Sodium levels in our samples ranged from 80 to 270 milligrams per serving. Salsas with too little sodium—between 80 and 190 milligrams per serving—couldn't counter the natural sweetness of the tomatoes. Tasters described them as "too sweet." Salsas with upwards of 230 milligrams of sodium per serving were described by tasters as both flavorful and well seasoned. There was one exception: The salsa with the most sodium in our lineup—270 milligrams per serving—was the same product that didn't specify the kind of pepper it contained. It lacked heat, and tasters described it as "bland" and as having "zero flavor." The salsas we preferred were both spicy and had fairly high levels of sodium.
Other ingredients prompted mixed reactions. Cumin and garlic were fine as long as they weren't too strong. One salsa made with roasted ingredients tasted very smoky and charred. Some of our tasters thought the smokiness added depth to an otherwise simple set of ingredients, but others found it distracting. We "liked when [we] could taste the tomato" and the heat of the jalapeños without other ingredients dominating.
Thick Is Better Than Thin and Watery
The appearances and consistencies of the salsas varied even more than their flavors. Our tasters liked thick salsas that stayed put on their chips and were disappointed that several "soupy," "watery" samples were hard to scoop up. They also disliked salsas that were "gummy" or "slimy." To explore those differences, we strained one jar of each salsa, all of which were 15.5 or 16 ounces, and compared the amount of liquid they shed. One product, which a taster described as "sad, watery tomatoes in liquid," released a full cup of liquid. The thicker salsas, including our winner, contained just ½ cup of liquid. A look at the ingredient labels helped identify a potential cause of the sliminess our tasters noticed in two samples. Both contained xanthan gum, a stabilizer often used in packaged food. Though a small amount can thicken salsa and keep it from separating, too much can make it gummy.
Most of our samples had big, visible pieces of tomato and vegetables, while others were almost pureed. Our tasters liked both styles—as long as the salsas were thick and the vegetables in them were crunchy. Samples that were "mushy" and resembled "stewed vegetables" got low marks. Those differences in texture may be due to how the salsas were processed. The general method is fairly simple: The vegetables are chopped (or pureed) and mixed together. In order for it to be shelf-stable, the salsa must be heat-treated. One sample set of guidelines from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggests heating the salsa to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and holding it at that temperature for at least 2 minutes before transferring it to jars. The manufacturers of the salsas in our lineup wouldn't share the details of their process with us, but we know from reviewing other tomato products that manufacturers can usually choose between a quick, hot cooking process or a longer, cooler cooking method. That's likely why the vegetables in some salsas stayed firmer and crisper while others became mushy.
Our Favorite Medium-Heat Salsa: Pace Chunky Salsa
We're happy to report that medium-heat salsas have improved since we last reviewed them. We really liked five of the 10 products we tasted. Our favorite, Pace Chunky Salsa, "had a lot of zing" from jalapeños, and its big, firm diced vegetables had plenty of crunch. It was also fairly thick, with only about ½ cup of liquid per 16-ounce jar, which made it easy to scoop and ensured that it stayed put on our chips. We can't wait to dip our tortilla chips into this salsa at our next party.
Taste a final lineup of 10 medium-heat salsas, priced from about $2.50 to roughly $6.00 per jar (about $0.10 to about $0.40 per ounce), determined by a pretasting of 17 products from 10 nationally available brands; all were purchased in Boston-area supermarkets
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There's a controversial art installation that's popped up in several cities around the country — including in Los Angeles.
It's a life-size Donald Trump statue. The thing is, though: he's naked. Like, zero clothing.
The statues were produced by the artists collective INDECLINE and it's called The Emperor Has No... Well, let's just say the last word refers to a sensitive part of the male anatomy. We'll leave the rest to your imagination.
So, just how effective is political art like this and what does it say?
A Martinez spoke to Richard Wearn, professional sculptor and Professor of Art at Cal State L.A.
On what the artists are trying to accomplish...
I think the work is very effective in that it's kind of mimicking the way, perhaps, someone like Donald Trump did climb to a place of prominence in the political landscape and that the old adage is that we create our own politicians. With the work of this nature, it's mute; it's not making a statement based on language. It's just there and we kind of create the meaning around it. We project upon it.
I think the work is very effective on that level. It's also something that's a vehicle for dissemination through social media which is now sort of the primary political broadcast instrument in many ways. If people really did do their homework and thought through how this thing was going to operate. It's been effective.
On the idea that the body image portrayed is an unflattering of Trump...
When you look at the sculpture, it's not too far from his body form. We're so used to looking at idealized body forms in the media that we lose sight of the fact that the human body can be a very weird-looking thing at times. And so when you throw something like that in a public space, the affront has maybe to do with the fact that it's not an ideal body, but that is probably closer to the reality of his body.
On the meaning behind the title of the piece
Obviously it relates to the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale ["The Emperor's New Clothes]. A lot of Hans Christian Andersen's work was political satire but drawn up in the medium of fairy-tales. So all the connection that have to do with the foolishness, the arrogance that gets connected with power and powerful people fall into. All those references are there.
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JAKARTA (TheInsiderStories) – Indonesia's Financial Service Authority (FSA) affirmed that the financial industry is barred from actively participating in crypto-currency transactions, said the chairman on Monday (04/06).
Previously, Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency said government will allow crypto-currency as futures commodities that can be traded in the future exchange.
The commodity market watchdog have explored the possibility of trading cryptocurrency for futures exchanges since January 2018 but was faced with Bank Indonesia's regulation that banned the use of virtual money as an official currency.
Market Supervision and Development Bureau of the Trade Ministry's Futures Exchange Supervisory Board Dharma Yoga admitted, the decision was taken by the commodity agency after conducted a study for the last four months.
Responding to that, FSA's chairman Wimboh Santoso asserted his institution has not engaged in communication with the agency and he emphasized that financial industry are bound by regulations that bar them from conducting trade with crypto-currency.
Furthermore, he elaborated that the ban corresponds to the existing regulations which blatantly mentions that crypto-currency are not considered to be a product of the financial services industry.
The legalization of crypto-currency also contradicts with the central bank who does not recognize the virtual money as a legal tender. BI payment system policy department head Onny Widjanarko earlier said the crypto-currency potentially creates a risk of bubble that will affect the financial system stability.
In addition, there is also the risk of regulatory arbitrage because transactions can be made from other countries with more accommodative provisions.
Regarding the issue of volatility, BI has issued a statement curbing the use of crypto-currency, affirming a hardening stance on the popularity of what it refers to as virtual currencies such as Bitcoin.
It affirms that virtual money, including Bitcoin, is not to be recognized as a valid payment instrument, so it is prohibited from being used as a means of payment in Indonesia.
Former central bank governor Agus Martowardojo has issued statements late last year causing regional media to urge retail holders to sell back into fiat ahead of a ban. That followed Fall's shutdown of Bitcoin payment providers and businesses restructuring in an effort to get ahead of coming regulation.
With the new notice, the Bank joins a number of global central banks in issuing warnings as the prices of crypto-currency have soared amid what many in traditional finance have labelled a bubble. Countries including the United Kingdom, India, Russia and others have recently cautioned investors and traders over the perceived risks involved in crypto-currency.
BI's pronouncements routinely contrast with impressions on the street, as Indonesians do seem to have an appetite for the decentralized currency.
Somehow, the former Indonesia Finance Minster Chatib Basri stated banning digital currency is not the best solution for the central bank; he added the bank has to embrace and go further to explore the sophistication of digital currency, since this technology is predicted to grow in the next few years.
Although Bitcoin has been declared an illegal payment and transaction instrument in the country, the government is still considering the potential use of crypto-currency as an investment instrument.
Assistant to BI Executive Director for Payment Systems Susiato Dewi said a 'digital Rupiah' would be trialled this year in an effort to help make the payment system more efficient. She added that central banks in other countries had also begun digital currency trials to anticipate the possible use of crypto-currency for inter-country transactions.
She assured all that the digital currencies issued by BI and other central banks were different from current crypto-currency because the digital money would be based on the confirmed value of real assets.
Observing the current global financial market inequality on the policy makers' views should be diminish. In our view the same stance of policy makers in the financial sector is needed so as not to confuse the players and disrupt the financial market conditions.
The high risk in this new financial instrument should also be a consideration for policy makers in making decisions as investors in Indonesia are immature and risky for financial market stability.
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[News] "Pure 19" – no big stars, but a great success (1/6/2007)
[Pusan Daily News] (1/6/2007)
Drama "Pure 19" has been maintaining its basic keynote focusing on "Family", and the performances of Goo Hye Sun and Suh Ji Suk gain good evaluations.
KBS1 daily drama "Pure 19" has become a mighty power. Especially, it has scored high 40% TV ratings. On 12/31, Suh Ji Suk, Goo Hye Sun, and Lee Yoon Ji won the "2006 KBS New actor/actresses Awards". Overall, this drama is performed without big stars; however, it has a great success.
The final episode of this drama will be aired on 1/12. During the filming of the final episode, the main leads of this drama express their thoughts.
Goo Hye Sun, who transformed her image through this drama, says, "Obviously, I haven't realized that this drama is about to end. I always think that I will see them again next week. Time really passes fast." She is asked the reason why this drama has been scoring high TV ratings, and she answers, "Because of senior actors and actresses' good acting skills and my colleagues' great images." She adds, "This is my first drama playing the heroine, which has special meaning to me. As time goes by, Guk Hwa is 20 years old now." As to her performance, she says, "I've always been encouraging myself that I would like to score the best."
Suh Ji Suk who plays the role Yoon Hoo and Lee Yoon Ji who plays the role Yoon Jung have gained high popularity due to this special project. Suh Ji Suk states, "I have spent almost 1 year with the whole team of 'Pure 19'. They are nice people and I don't know if I have the opportunity to meet them again in the future." Lee Yoon Ji says, "As an actress, this is my new milestone, and I sincerely thank all of them." This is the first drama Lee Min Woo performs after he completed his military service, and he states, "Words can't describe my feeling of missing the whole team."
The PD Jung Sung Hyo (정성효) states, "This is a drama without storylines about birth secret and flagrant accident. I feel rewarded by receiving TV viewers' loves. We maintain the original theme of 'family values' which scores high TV ratings and we have received lots of loves from TV viewers. I really appreciate it.'


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Wassily Kandinsky, Blue Crest, 1917 Oil on canvas, 133 x 104 cm State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg Photo (c) 2016, State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg
Kazimir Malevich, Peasants, c. 1930 Oil on canvas, 53 x 70 cm State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg Photo (c) 2016, State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg
In February 2017, to commemorate the centenary of the Russian Revolution, the Royal Academy of Arts will present Revolution: Russian Art 1917 – 1932 . This landmark exhibition will focus on a momentous period in Russian history between 1917, the year of the October Revolution, and 1932 when Stalin began his violent suppression of the Avant – Garde.
The exhibition will feature Avant – Garde artists such as Chagall, Kandinsky, Malevich and Tatlin alongside the Socialist Realism of Brodsky , Deineka , Mukhina and Samokhvalov, amongst others. Photography, sculpture, film, posters and porcelain will be featured alongside paintings. It will present this unique period in the history of Russian art, when for fifteen years, barriers were opened and the possibilities for building a new proletarian art for the new Soviet State were extensive.
With over 200 works, the exhibition will include loans from the State Russian Museum in St Petersburg and the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow as well as some of the most significant international private collections. Many of the works have never been seen in the UK before.
A century after the 1917 October Revolution, this turning point in Russian history remains a major event in modern consciousness. Although there have been a number of exhibitions of 20th century Russian art, these have focus ed on either the Avant – Garde or Socialist Realism as separate entities. Revolution: Russian Art 1917 – 1932 takes as its starting point the major exhibition of 1932, which was presented in 33 rooms at the State Russian Museum in Leningrad and orchestrated by prominent art critic and curator Nikolai Punin. The 1932 exhibition presented a wide spectrum of Russian art from those first fifteen years after the revolution.
The Royal Academy's exhibition follows that example with a wide sweep of works that, for the first time in the UK , combine and contrast the diverse array of art that flourished during this complex post – Revolutionary period. The exhibition is arranged around broad thematic sections , each of which will explore the complex interaction between art and politics in the turbulent yet dynamic period of modern Russian history: Salute the Leader will examine Lenin's rise to power; his cult status after his death followed by the advent of Stalin. Man and Machine will focus on proletarian worker heroes – both women and men whose physical effort promoted the success of industry and technology, powerfully recorded in painting, photography and film. Brave New World sets the scene for the new cultural world and Fate of the Peasants will look at the impact of collective farming on traditional rural life. Eternal Russia will show how images of old Russia persisted as signs of national identity even in revolutionary times. New City, New Society will concentrate on the new city life – styles, the diversity of social types, some wealthy and some poor, under Lenin's New Economic Policy in the 1920s and Stalin's Utopia will feature Stalin's grandiose public projects and the dark reality of his utopian vision of progress.


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Kirikou: an open source electricity monitor
please help me build a prototype for my pitch in Zurich
About the project
Everyone is talking about energy efficiency, and rationalizing energy consumption, about demand side management programs and so on... but how can you rationalize your energy consumption if you don't know how and when you consume energy? how can we talk about energy efficiency measures when all we know about our energy consumption is a number on the meter at the end of the month?
A few clever engineers came up with the solution and created the "OpenEnergyMonitor" initiative, which consists on an open source system (hardware and software) that is affordable and simple to build.
The system is based on the very popular platform Arduino (open source hardware), and on some pieces of software done by the "OpenEnergyMonitor" community. Anyone can visit the website, download a list of the components and the plans, buy them, assemble them, download the software, and tadaaaaa!!! Your own Energy Monitor is operational.
It is possible to monitor many generators/consumers of electricity, natural gas, water consumption, and some other parameters like temperature, luminosity, humidity, wind speed.. etc.
My idea is put all these bits of hardware and software together, create a plug-and-play system, and give all these people and organizations that don't have the time or the skills to build their monitor, access to monitoring their energy consumption patterns, and work on optimizing them.
In order to start this business, I need funds, and luckily, there are organizations like the Zurich Hub (http://www.hubzurich.org/) that offer entrepreneurs a fellowship that allows them to develop their ideas.
I am applying to that fellowship, and I need to build a prototype of an energy monitor to convince the jury of my idea, for that I need your help to raise 120 Euros and buy the components.
What are the funds for?
The monitor I want to build will be hooked to the electricity multi-plug in our kitchen to measure the consumption of the fridge, the microwave oven and the lights, send all these data over wifi to an internet server which will log the data and graph it in real time. During my presentation to the jury, I will show them that the system works right now in an apartment in Germany, and that the data is available on the cloud.
The money will be used to buy the following components:
- One Blackwidow board (Arduino with onboard wifi): 71 Euros
- One Ac-Ac adaptor: 13 Euros
- One current sensor: 15 Euros
- A test board, a USB cable, a few resistors and capacitors: 20 Euros
About the project owner
My name is Amin Zayani, I study Environmental and Resource Management at the BTU Cottbus, I am a fan of Open-source hardware and software and I believe that it is the best tool of knowledge transfer.


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Dawson v. AW Chesterton Company et al
|Wilma Dawson
|AW Chesterton Company, Alfa Laval Inc, Bayer Cropscience Inc, CBS Corporation, Certainteed Corporation, Cleaver Brooks Inc, Crane Co, Curtiss Wright Flow Control Corporation, Flowserve Corporation, Flowserve US Inc, Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation, General Electric Capital Company, Georgia Pacific LLC, Gould Pumps Inc, IMO Industries Inc, Ingersoll Rand Company, Metlife, National Services Industries, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Rapid American Corporation, Riley Power Inc, Robertshaw Controls Company, Sepco Corporation, JR Clarkson Company, The, Trane US Inc, Velan Valve Corporation, Yarway Corporation and Zurn Industries LLC
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Wednesday, March 14 2012
Last night the Haymakers team was down by North Station visiting the team at Combat Sports. We have 6 fighters training at Combat, and they are all working extremely hard. I stepped in the ring for a little round robin sparring with the fighters, and I got to say my jaw is a little sore this morning! We are very happy with all the progress the Combat team is making. May 17th at the House of Blues should bring some serious fireworks! Make sure you check out all of the fighters training albums on our Facebook page as well as all their training videos. Combat Sports Team Stephen Affatigato, Doug Clendenin, Janna Gordon, Max Lane, Jamie Martz, and Nick Rossi


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That is patently absurd.
BEFORE marriage is redefined, we're always told these things will never happen. Yet this seems to be what always happens.
Anti-bulling programs have existed in New York for many years. What NOM is idiotically claiming is that either the presence of anti-bullying programs or the content of those programs was altered by marriage equality. Both of these notions are demonstrably false.
By the way, the source of this story is Christian News and even they balance the story (somewhat) with reactions from the principal and others. None of that appears in NOM's cut and paste.


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What is the spillover effect?
In economics, spillover effects are economic events in one context that occur because of something else in a seemingly unrelated context. Odors from a rendering plant are negative spillover effects upon its neighbors; the beauty of a homeowner's flower garden is a positive spillover effect upon neighbors.
What is an example of a spillover cost?
However, sometimes, costs or benefits may spill over to a third party not directly involved in the transaction. These spillover costs and benefits are called externalities. A negative externality occurs when a cost spills over. A positive externality occurs when a benefit spills over.
What is the Coase theorem in economics?Coase theorem is a legal and economic theory that affirms that where there are complete competitive markets with no transactions costs, an efficient set of inputs and outputs to and from production-optimal distribution are selected, regardless of how property rights are divided.
What is a positive externality in economics?A positive externality is a benefit that is enjoyed by a third-party as a result of an economic transaction. Third-parties include any individual, organisation, property owner, or resource that is indirectly affected.
How does a black market work?The Mechanics Of The Black Market. A black market is a forum whereby goods or services are exchanged illegally. And while it's perfectly legal to sell hamburgers, when an all-cash restaurant does not remit to the state government the mandatory sales taxes on its transactions, it too has entered the black market.
What are the public benefits?
The means-tested programs include traditional income assistance, such as that provided by the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs, and "near-cash" benefits, such as food assistance[i] and housing subsidies, which are not provided in cash but are used to pay
Are Green Card holders eligible for Social Security benefits?Green Card Holders need 40 credits (equivalent to 10 years of work or 40 quarters) to be eligible for Social Security Benefits. New Immigrant and Green Card Holders usually confuse Social Security Benefits with Medicare. They are not interrelated. They are two separate bodies governed by the Federal government.
What does it mean to be a public charge?A. For purposes of determining inadmissibility, "public charge" means an individual who is likely to become primarily dependent on the government for subsistence, as demonstrated by either the receipt of public cash assistance for income maintenance or institutionalization for long-term care at government expense.
Is WIC considered government assistance?The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federal assistance program of the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for healthcare and nutrition of low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and children under the age of
How does the government try to limit negative externalities?
The most usual way for governments to attempt to limit negative externalities is by banning or regulating the practices that cause the externalities to occur. For example, a major negative externality is pollution. The government bans drug use and sale partly to prevent these externalities.
How does the government try to limit negative externalities?The most usual way for governments to attempt to limit negative externalities is by banning or regulating the practices that cause the externalities to occur. For example, a major negative externality is pollution. The government bans drug use and sale partly to prevent these externalities.
How do you fix a positive externality?In order to get consumers to consume more of a good that has a positive externality, a subsidy can be given to them. The subsidy will increase the marginal benefit they receive when they consume the good. The subsidy can be payed for by all those who receive the external benefits.
How do you internalize an externality?The market-driven approach to correcting externalities is to "internalize" third party costs and benefits, for example, by requiring a polluter to repair any damage caused. But in many cases, internalizing costs or benefits is not feasible, especially if the true monetary values cannot be determined.
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Aston Villa have re-signed veteran goalkeeper Andy Marshall to act as cover for Brad Friedel and Brad Guzan.
The 35-year-old has penned a contract that will keep him at Villa Park until the end of the season.
The former Norwich City, Ipswich Town and Millwall shot-stopper was released by Coventry City at the end of the 2008-09 campaign before starring for Villa's reserves as they won the Barclays Premier Reserve League South title last season.
"It's been in the pipeline for the last three weeks that it potentially could happen," Marshall told Villa's official website."I was released in the summer with the possibility of coming back.
"I am absolutely delighted it has been done and I am very thankful for Kevin MacDonald for bringing me back because I have got a good relationship with Kev.
"I worked very well with him in the reserves with the young lads last season and he sees it as an opportunity to get Elliott (Parish) out on loan and get him some games. There is still the cover having myself here in case anything happens with either of the Brads."


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Introduction: Pen Loom Band Holder Enforcer
In this Instructable I will show you how to make a Pen Holder Enforcer made of loom bands. They are very useful because they help to keep the pencil in your hand instead of it slipping out of your hand.
Step 1: Get Your Loom Out
Get your loom out and take out the middle lain of the loom. Make sure the lanes are facing the same way as mine (look at the picture).
Step 2: Starting You Pattern
Start from one peg and make a triangle like I did in the picture. You are going to follow this pattern later.
Step 3: Follow the Pattern
Keep doing this pattern until you have three on each peg.
Step 4: Three on Each Peg
Once you have done that pattern on each peg three times see the video to show you how to proceed.
Step 5: Keep Doing It
Now keep doing that pattern until you are happy with the length of your grip.
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when you are happy with your length of grip look at the video to see how to finish it so that it doesn't snap.
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We started this section on the rim of Crater Lake as we took an alternate route to the PCT. This was because we heard the views would be spectacular. The night before we'd gone up and not been able to see much but we were told that the mornings normally clear up. Unfortunately for us this didn't happen so we had lots of smokey pictures.
We then started hiking out of the park northwards with the rest of the trail family. Here we decided to fall behind the rest of our crew. This was an inevitability as some of the group have days in September they need to finish by. For us there is no rush to finish so at a spring 26 miles into the day we decided to call it a night and let the rest of the trail family keep going. The spot we picked had an epic view of mountains and stars and it was nice to be able to sit out in the light, relax and massage out the feet.
The next day the smoke started to clear and we were awarded with some great views. It was in this section where we started to meet a lot of south bound PCT hikers. One of them told us about some trail magic 20 miles ahead which was good motivation to keep going that day. Upon reaching the trail magic we were cooked the most awesome burgers and had the best IPAs we've had so far. It was also nice to see the rest of the trail family here.
At this point the rest of the trail family took a shortcut off the PCT which meant we ended up losing them for the next few days. Staying on the PCT the views changed again and we were rewarded with crest views and lakes. Summit Lake was the most beautiful so we stopped here for an early lunch.
Hiking alone again has been really nice. We've been able to go our own speed without worrying that we are holding anyone back. We've also had the chance to chat a lot more. It reminded us to live up to the commonly used phrase out here: hike your own hike.
After a night on the shore of Arrowhead Lake we made it to Shelter Cove Resort. Here we had one of the best showers on trail followed by burgers. We also picked up our package before heading back out again. As we were hiking out we met Homebound, a Canadian who was hiking home having started on the 4th of June. Some people really fly through this trail! Unfortunately for us we heard the news the PCT has now been closed at the Canadian border due to more fires. Our hope is it is reopened by the time we get there but this is looking less and less likely.
Over the next few days we passed countless lakes opting normally to spend the night at one. The smoke fluctuated from being super hazy which gave Jen a headache to clearing up to show us the mountains ahead. For Jen this has been a bit demoralising as we came to the realisation it's been over a month now without smoke. One afternoon ash started to fall from the sky again which had us worried, as it meant a fire must be close. That afternoon Jen experienced one of the first times on trail where she thought about quitting or skipping, as the hike was no longer enjoyable. We spoke seriously about how Joal could continue with the equipment we had and where we would meet up again. The following morning another hiker told us the ash was coming from a fire 6 miles south of us. Luckily the smoke cleared a little and so did Jen's mood.
The final day of this section we hit lava rocks. Walking through this area felt like walking through Mordor in Lord of the Rings. Whilst rough on our feet, the smoke meant the temperature wasn't too bad. I guess there are upsides to everything :).
Finally we made it to Big Lake Youth Camp. This place is epic and we got a great meal which was a vegan curry. It was fantastic to be able to rest in the hiker hut, use the WiFi and recharge our devices.


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Surviving or Thriving – Mental Health Awareness Week 2017
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Surviving or Thriving – Mental Health Awareness Week 2017
Good mental health is an asset that helps us to thrive. This is not just the absence of a mental health problem, but having the ability to think, feel and act in a way that allows us to enjoy life and deal with the challenges it presents.
At Caritas Anchor House, 35% of our residents state that they require support with their mental health, and as such, we have a dedicated wellbeing programme and offer a range of activities to promote healthy physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
Tori*, who has lived at Caritas Anchor House for four months, shares her story on surviving and thriving.
When Tori was two years old, her mother left her and her siblings on the doorstep of a neighbour. She spent the following 16 years in local authority care, where she experienced abuse and turned to alcohol.
Aged 18, Tori was diagnosed with depression and was sleeping on the streets and in public toilets. She became pregnant and moved in with her partner, who soon became abusive, so Tori fled the home and sought help from a women's refuge. Tori's young daughter was taken into local authority care, and a few years later, she began a new relationship and had a daughter who sadly passed away aged just four.
In the following years, Tori struggled with her mental health and drinking, and was 'sofa surfing'. However, in 2016, she found the courage to engage with Change, Grow, Live (CGL) - a charity that provides treatment for substance use - and in January 2017, having been staying at NEWway night shelter, CGL referred Tori to Caritas Anchor House.
Tori had been awarded funding for residential rehab, and Caritas Anchor House agreed that she could return when the placement was complete. However, she struggled to adapt to the placement and returned within a few weeks. Instead, Tori focused on engaging with community treatment at CGL, and now attends weekly group sessions and one-to-one counselling.
"The support at Caritas Anchor House has really helped my depression. I feel cared for and no longer isolated."
Her Lifestyle Architect provides specialist advice and emotional support, encourages her to take part in community activities and to develop positive relationships. She attends art classes and mindfulness sessions at Caritas Anchor House, and says she feels stronger and safer than she has ever been, and knows support is available when needed.
Thanks to the ongoing support from Caritas Anchor House and CGL, Tori has the confidence to make her goals a reality. When she feels ready, she is keen to pursue a career as a carer so she can help people who have faced similar challenges.
"If it wasn't for Caritas Anchor House I would still be drinking on the streets or sofa surfing – I didn't think things would get any better. Now, my life has turned around since I have been at Caritas Anchor House and I'm so grateful."
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Hi, my name's Alex and I'm originally from Illinois. I'm currently an undergrad at USC and am majoring in psychology. I love working with kids and have been babysitting since I was thirteen. I've spent four of my past summers working as a camp counselor where I was able to have the opportunity to work with a variety of age groups and teach. For two summers I worked as a camp counselor at an animal shelter I volunteered at and was able to teach kids about non-profits, TNR, and puppy mills. Two summers ago, I worked as a counselor at a park district near my home and was often in charge of 30-35 six year olds. Last summer I taught art (ceramics, painting, mosaic, etc.) to boys and girls aged 6 to 15 at a sleep away camp in upstate New York and at night was a cabin counselor for girls entering freshman year of high school. In high school I also was a Special Olympics basketball coach for elementary school children and I continue to work with programs like "Kicks for Kids" at my university that cater to special needs children.
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Chef Pasqualino Barbasso is a man with a mission-to make high quality Italian pizza and do it in the most entertaining way. This 36 year-old pizzaiolo is among the most skilful, famous masters of acrobatic pizza-making. In the last ten years, Pasqualino has travelled around the world offering his stunning performances to enhance the quality and taste of Italian pizzas made according to true Italian tradition.When did he first engage in this unique venture of giving pizza dough an acrobatic dimension? Pasqualino says,"At the age of 17, I became a pizzaiolo. I started training for acrobatic pizza two years later to enhance my skills. I have my own school and business in Italy. It is a good opportunity to show pizzas around the world. This is because people not only like to eat but also like to watch." Recently, La Cucina in Hyatt Regency, Kolkata, organized special cooking classes conducted by Chef Pasqualino Barbasso.
So what are the key ingredients in an Italian pizza and what is the special technique to make the dough so elastic? Pasqualino says, "You need to have the best ingredients. You never compromise on quality, and never go for cheap ingredients. You have to let the dough rise for 24 hours before using it. You need good olive oil, good mozzarella ,fresh tomatoes." Coming to his Indian sojourn, what local dish has he enjoyed so far? Pasqualino smiles, "It's difficult to remember the names, but I liked paneer, kebabs and various kinds of Indian breads. During my workshops, I have found the staff to be good, innovative and open to new things." His advice for aspiring chefs? He feels, "Follow your passion. A chef's profession is like any other profession. Don't think only about the money. Money may come quickly, but if you don't work in the right way, success won't last for long."


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Sana'a, Yemen (GPA) – The US conducting strikes in Yemen is nothing new. But yesterday, the US officially opened a new front in their global war by conducting missile attacks on Houthi-held territory.
The decision was made under the direct authorization of President Obama after what officials call "failed missile attacks" by the Houthis against the USS Mason on Sunday and Wednesday. A Houthi spokesman has denied the claims entirely calling them "baseless" stating the US is likely trying to "escalate aggression and cover up crimes committed against the Yemeni people."
The Houthis are currently defending the internationally-recognized government of President President Abd Rabbu Mansour al-Hadi from not only al-Qaeda but also Saudi-backed coalition forces and frequent Saudi airstrikes. Local sources and human rights groups have condemned the Saudi's indiscriminate bombing campaign as it frequently results in many civilian casualties. The US is considered a major contributing factor in this aggression due to its robust arms trade with Saudi Arabia.
US officials have doubled down on their decision to attack Houthi forces, "the United States will respond to any further threat to our ships and commercial traffic, as appropriate," Peter Cook said also calling the Houthis part of the "axis of resistance" which also includes Hezbollah and Hamas with all supposedly thriving on support from Iran. Not only does Iran deny that they support the Houthis, but evidence suggests that the Houthis receive very limited resources from Iran.
This article originally ran on Geopolitics Alert.


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|Clark wants Chinese voters to think she's a smart snake
Premier Christy Clark was out wooing the Chinese vote Feb. 7 in Chinatown at a dinner in the Floata restaurant to celebrate the Feb. 10 dawning of the Year of the Snake and promote her Chinese name, Jian Hui Zhi (jan-WHAY-juh).
Odd that the Liberals purposely avoided an attention-getting, membership-generating and donation-attracting three-way race in such a dynamic riding. Very odd. Maybe the party was simply giddy at the prospect of all the free media attention they could get from AM 1320.
Snake babies can be egotistic and greedy, and prone to spending money quickly, according to this website. "They are usually very attractive on the outside and inwardly, that, taking into consideration their frivolity, can lead to some family problems."
UPDATE (Feb. 9): The NDP Caucus bought ad time on Omni TV to offer its Year of the Snake wishes.
|Adrian Dix and B.C.'s future cabinet?
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AAV-mediated gene transfer offers great promise for gene therapy. However, the success of early liver based gene therapy trials has been hampered due to pre-existing humoral immunity and transgene expression is short-lived because of an immune response directed against the capsid containing hepatocytes. The goal of this project is to develop a novel class of human gene transfer vectors based on adeno-associated virus (AAV) that combines high efficiency in vivo transduction of target tissues, with the capability to circumvent or overcome host immunologic responses in humans. We have shown proof-of-principle studies using 8 diverse naturally isolated capsids in DNA shuffling (or molecular evolution) reactions to make a library of capsid genes. Each capsid in the library contains a unique sequence derived from a combination of different pieces of the starting capsids. We have selected for capsids that promote AAV infection in human hepatocytes and that are resistant to pooled human immune sera. The first capsid that was vectorized and extensively studied has important biological properties that have resulted in some improvemenet in gene transfer paradigms as well as provided new information related to capsid biology. However, these first studies have led us to believe that in vivo selection of capsids may be more relevant to our ultimate goal related to human liver-based gene therapy. To test this premise, we plan to make additional capsid libraries that will increase the diversity of input capsids prior to selection. Novel AAV capsids will then be selected for on primary cells in culture (as before) as well as in vivo in a new mouse model containing a chimeric liver that is made up of at least 50% human hepatocytes. Selection pressure for isolating AAV capsids resistant to the human immune response will be carried out using a battery of antibody strategies both in vitro and in vivo. AAV vectors with the novel AAV capsids will be tested both in mouse and canine hemophilia B animal models. Importantly, we can also determine the value of these animal models in predicting AAV transduction of human cells in vivo by using these vectors to measure human hepatocyte transduction in the human- chimeric mouse model. Vectors showing promise will be tested for their immunogenic potential for human T cell responses. It is hoped that this form of selective pressure will enable us to isolate AAV capsid sequences allowing efficient in vivo transduction while evading both neutralization from pre-existing immunity, and possibly cell-mediated immune responses that plagued our previous AAV-2 liver clinical trial for hemophilia.
The goal of our proposal is to use molecular evolution to create new AAV gene transfer vectors that have superior properties and overcome the limitations of the current vectors based on viruses found in nature. Once the new AAV vectors are created, they will be tested in animal models of human disease.
|Paulk, Nicole K; Pekrun, Katja; Zhu, Erhua et al. (2018) Bioengineered AAV Capsids with Combined High Human Liver Transduction In Vivo and Unique Humoral Seroreactivity. Mol Ther 26:289-303
|Puzzo, Francesco; Colella, Pasqualina; Biferi, Maria G et al. (2017) Rescue of Pompe disease in mice by AAV-mediated liver delivery of secretable acid ?-glucosidase. Sci Transl Med 9:
|Kandasamy, Jegen; Roane, Claire; Szalai, Alexander et al. (2015) Serum eotaxin-1 is increased in extremely-low-birth-weight infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death. Pediatr Res 78:498-504
|Melo, Sandra P; Lisowski, Leszek; Bashkirova, Elizaveta et al. (2014) Somatic correction of junctional epidermolysis bullosa by a highly recombinogenic AAV variant. Mol Ther 22:725-33
|Lisowski, Leszek; Dane, Allison P; Chu, Kirk et al. (2014) Selection and evaluation of clinically relevant AAV variants in a xenograft liver model. Nature 506:382-6
|Lisowski, Leszek; Lau, Ashley; Wang, Zhongya et al. (2012) Ribosomal DNA integrating rAAV-rDNA vectors allow for stable transgene expression. Mol Ther 20:1912-23


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Winter 2004/2005
6-year-old Tasered
Police in Miami-Dade used a taser (stun gun) on a 6-year-old boy who was wielding a piece of glass in a school office and threatening to hurt himself. After checking with a supervisor and finding out there was no policy prohibiting use of a stun gun on a child, an officer used the device, which delivers 50,000 volts of electricity. Police insist the action was appropriate and prevented the boy from injuring himself, but others in the community are calling for the department to tighten its policies regarding the use of tasers.
Living in Sin
Newly elected Republican Senator Jim DeMint from North Carolina says the government should not endorse homosexuality, and that if someone is "openly gay, I do not think that they should be teaching at public schools." DeMint expanded this theme in an interview with the Aiken Standard: "I would have given the same answer when asked if a single woman, who was pregnant and living with her boyfriend, should be hired to teach my third-grade children. I just think the moral decisions are different with a teacher."
Location, Location . . . Test Scores
In praising the efforts of test-prep companies, Sheldon Smith, president of Test Watch in Glencoe, Ill., brought up an overlooked benefit: "It is also beneficial to the school because it increases real estate values in your community. Real estate agents tout those scores and prospective buyers want to know them."
Recess Is Not a Crime
Elementary-school recess has been outlawed in Tacoma, Wash., since 1997. "If we want students learning to high standards, we need them in the classroom, not the playground," said Karyn Clarke, a district assistant superintendent. James Harvey, responding in the Seattle Times, writes, "There's no evidence that getting rid of recess increases learning. On the contrary, there's a lot of research suggesting that regular exercise provides important social, physical, and emotional benefits. Kids, particularly, need time to blow off steam. It's in unstructured play, free of the demands and weird views of adults, that children learn how to deal with each other." Pressured by complaints from the public, Superintendent James Schoemake has given teachers and principals the right to dispense breaks when "necessary."
Business Environment
The Texas Board of Education has rejected an environmental textbook for failing to adequately present the oil and gas industry's position on environmental issues and for not reflecting "the conservative values of most Texans," according to the National Coalition Against Censorship Newsletter. A federal district court in Dallas dismissed a lawsuit against the state by Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, who argued the textbook was rejected for "illegitimate, unconstitutional reasons." School boards may reject textbooks if they disagree with the author's viewpoint, held the court, if the board's decision is "reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns."
Wal-Mart Heiress Outsources
An heiress to the Wal-Mart fortune had her name removed from a Missouri sports arena recently after accusations surfaced that she paid a roommate $20,000 to do virtually all her academic work at the University of Southern California. Paige Laurie is the granddaughter of Bud Walton, the brother and business partner of Sam Walton, who founded Wal-Mart. Laurie's parents stripped their daughter's name from the University of Missouri sports arena after Elena Martinez, a former roommate, went public with details of how Laurie paid her to write papers, prepare oral reports, and exchange emails with her professors.
Duck and CoverOn Nov. 5, an Air National Guard F-16 fighter jet accidentally fired 25 rounds of 20mm ammunition into the roof and parking lot of a New Jersey school. Little Egg Harbor Intermediate School is situated three miles from the Warren Grove firing range, where pilots get training in bombing and strafing techniques. Luckily, only one custodian was at the school when the shots hit at 11 p.m., and he was unscathed.
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Via Weibo user 賽博坦联邦情報局 we have a look at new prototype of their upcoming Dark Of The Moon Roadbuster.
It took some time, but Dream Factory have finally shared an update on their take on Dark Of The Moon Roadbuster. This Wrecker is supposed to be Deluxe sized, ideal to go with Masterpiece or regular movie collections. This prototype has several modifications to the one we had seen previously, trying to recreate a more movie-accurate robot and alt mode.
You can check out the mirrored images after the jump and then chime in your thoughts at the 2005 Boards!