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In an effort to address the gap in existing prevention efforts and expand existing persuasive models of behavior change, a randomized control trial evaluating the effectiveness of the serious game Por Nuestras Calles (PNC), was conducted. Due to the multifarious nature, causes, and manifestations of CSEC, this study benefited from moving away from traditional methodologies and employs an experientially-based approach to reducing the stigmatization of victims while seeking to increase empathic response and action from community members. The purpose of this manuscript is threefold: (1) it seeks to articulate the process by which a participatory approach was used in the creation of PNC, an active entertainment-education tool, for tackling the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC); (2) define mechanisms by which game-based, or active entertainment-education, differs from traditional entertainment-education (EE) models; and (3) assess the prosed relationships among variables in the context of active EE. In total, 268 members of the Colombian National Police were recruited and randomly assigned to one of two media-based conditions. Overall, results indicate the game had a greater effect on social constructs (e.g., stigma) whereas the active control seemed to activate interpersonal constructs (e.g., self-efficacy). Findings from this study contribute to a greater understanding of the ways in which EE functions and the potential for enhanced effects through enactive (experientially-based) strategies.
health communication; entertainment-education; serious games; randomized controlled trial; commercial sexual exploitation of children; prevention
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Wendorf Muhamad, Jessica, "Beyond Passive Entertainment: Evaluating the Role of Active Entertainment-Education in the Prevention of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children" (2016). Open Access Dissertations. 1639.


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March 28, 2008 (JUBA) — Uganda's fugitive rebel chief Joseph Kony will sign a final peace deal with the government on the South Sudan-Congo border two days before an official ceremony, South Sudanese officials said on Friday.
- LRA Joseph Kony is shaking hand with southern Sudan's vice president Riek Machar. (Reuters).
South Sudan's Vice President Riek Machar has been chairing long-running negotiations between the two sides in Juba.
Kony, leader of the shadowy Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), has never attended the talks in person, fearing arrest and extradition to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
"There will be two signatures ... Kony in his headquarters in Ri-Kwangba on April 3 and the Ugandan president will come to sign here in Juba on April 5," South Sudan's Information Minister Gabriel Changson Chang told Reuters.
Ri-Kwangba lies on the remote frontier between South Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo. Kony's refusal to leave camps in Congo will frustrate Ugandan government negotiators, who say they expect him to emerge from hiding to sign.
"The parties agreed that the signing of the Final Peace Agreement be April 5 in Juba, Southern Sudan," Kampala said in a statement late on Thursday. "The Government of Uganda expects Kony to come to Juba and sign the final Peace Agreement."
No outsiders have seen elusive rebel commander in months.
Rebel representatives in Juba say they will leave for Ri-Kwangba with the document on Tuesday. The deal calls for LRA fighters to disarm within a month after it is signed.
Kony and two of his top deputies are wanted for multiple war crimes by ICC prosecutors in The Hague. During a two-decade insurgency, their fighters became notorious for mutilating their victims and abducting thousands of children.
Fearing prosecution, the rebels have repeatedly insisted any final peace deal be contingent on the ICC scrapping its arrest warrants first, while the government says it will only ask for that after an agreement has been signed.
The war has been one of Africa's longest conflicts, killing tens of thousands of people and uprooting 2 million more.

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Tempting Thai Foods that You Must Try – Thailand is one of the most popular destinations in Asia. Not only has beautiful scenery, in fact Thailand also has tempting dishes. Like other Asian typical foods, Thai foods have a highly concentrated flavor. If you like spicy foods, then Thailand is the most appropriate place to go. Trying new foods will get you realized that there are actually many delicious foods from around the world.
Tempting Thai Foods: Pad Thai
There are many tempting Thai foods that you must try, the first one is called Pad Thai. This is one of the most popular foods in the country. You can find this food in many restaurants in Thailand. There are many ingredients mixed together to make this delicious food, such as meat, sauce, noodles, rice, and spices. All the ingredients are mixed together and then fried in a large pan. This food is very tasty that you might want to try it again and again.
Another mouthwatering Thai food is mango sticky rice. The food is best as a dessert. It is made from rice sticking together and has a legit texture. Although it looks like sushi, but the food is richer in flavor and contains many ingredients. Thai cuisine is essentially different from the Japanese in terms of flavor. What makes this food even more special is the addition of fresh ??mango slices and coconut milk. Another tempting Thai food is Papaya salad. Salad is our daily diet. But Thai salad is a bit different as it uses papaya rather than cabbage and other vegetables. The food is also very popular among Thai people and it is easy to make. To make the food, you need to prepare palm sugar, sour lime, chili, and fish sauce. To give a crunchy texture to the food, unripened papaya is shredded and sprinkled on the food before serving.
Tempting Thai Foods: fresh spring rolls
If you want to visit Thailand, don't forget to try the fresh spring rolls. The food is made of chopped vegetables mixed with herbs and meat or seafood. A rice paper is prepared to wrap the mixture. It gets more delicious with sauce served in a separate bowl. The food is not only delicious, but also healthy because it uses a lot of vegetables. You can also make it at home because all the ingredients are easy to find in the grocery store.
Most Thai foods are not only interesting in terms of taste, but also color. That's because the spices used are very diverse. Spice is a natural dye that doesn't cause adverse effects to the health. Panang Curry also a must try menu when you come to Thailand. It tastes like curry that you can find in Malaysia. There are many ingredients that make Panang Curry tasty and thick in flavor, such as lemon grass, cumin, and coriander.
That was some Tempting Thai Foods that You Must Try.


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Volume 32, Number 1 (2011) Grammy Foundation Entertainment Law Initiative 2010 Writing Competition
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Blood, Brains, and Bludgeoning, But NOT Breasts: An Analysis and Critique of Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association
Margaret E. Jennings
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The Robot's Record: Protecting the Value of Intellectual Property in Music when Automation Drives the Marginal Cost of Music Production to Zero
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Record Labels, Federal Courts, and the FCC: Using Uncertainty in Communications Law to Fight Online Copyright Infringement
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PT Dian Swastatika Sentosa Tbk
With a vision of becoming a leading energy and infrastructure company in Indonesia, we are looking for high-potential candidates to be employed for the following positions:
Instrument Engineer
Karawang (Jawa Barat)
- Minimum S1 degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably in Power System Line.
- Minimum GPA 3.0 from reputable university.
- Minimum 2 years of work experience in power plant industries is preferred.
- Fresh graduate is welcome.
- Understading in instrumentation is preferred.
Interested candidates can send the resume and photograph by e-mail to
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Closing Date:07-06-13
PT Willertindo Innovation Solution
PT Willertindo Innovation Solution established in 2005, Willert is information technology consultant and software developer, after sometime Willertindo added another division, which focus on Mechanical Electrical, Automation, and Engineering Services. We are a team professionals who have the enthusiasm to continue develop innovative technologies, We Provide Technology Solution.
We are currently taking applicants for below positions:
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Jakarta Raya
- Min. Bachelor degree in major of Electrical Engineering
- Having min. 2 (two) years experience as an engineer in Automation system
- Mastering the Automation system (PLC, DCS, SCADA, Instrument, Servo Driver, Inverter)
- Have a strong leadership
- Having a problem solving technical skills
- Can work individual or as a team
- Excelent communication and interpersonnal skill
- High integrity and can work under pressure
- Willing to be placed anywhere
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PT KMK Plastics Indonesia
PT. KMK Plastics Indonesia, manufacture company placed at Jababeka Cikarang have immediate vacancies for highly motivated, committed & suitable qualified individuals to join in our growing team as:
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- Communicative, Friendly
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One of the very first things we do with any new leadership team member is hand them a copy of my User's Manual (email Hallie for a blank copy to create your own). It's basically a cheat sheet of my idiosyncrasies, my values, my strengths, and my weaknesses. Actually, we talk about all of these things before we even bring someone on-board, but everyone needs a little reminder once in a while. I don't ever want there to be any surprises for people when they join my organization. I am a hard-driving, obsessively growth-oriented, high standards, results not stories, push you until you almost break because I want you to reach your potential kind of guy. Not everyone is going to like it. And that's okay.
We even go so far as when we ask for our candidates' references, we give them a list of MY references – including people who have been fired or no longer with our company. Why? Because I want anyone who is coming into my world to get the full picture. We can tell people that I'll push you to grow or that we move lightening-fast, but people only understand that to the degree that they have been pushed or been in a "fast-paced environment." One of the biggest comments we get from people who may not have worked out at our company or decided to take a different role in one of our organizations is, "You guys move REALLY fast. Like, you don't operate like any other company I've been a part of…" Now, I'm just used to it and so is my team. But, to an outsider it can be completely overwhelming and sometimes debilitating. So, we do everything we can to mitigate that. We may have the most talented candidate – great behavioral match, moves quickly, has all the skills and experience in the world, but they still may not be able to keep up!
It is not my job to slow down to accommodate. It is not my job to provide an opportunity to everyone. It is not my job to hold people's hands. It is not my job to save everyone.
By now, you must be thinking, "Who is this guy and why would anyone work for him!?" And to that, I would say, ask the 230+ people in my organization who work WITH me. Just because I have high standards, expect my team to work hard and push towards our goals, and to move quickly, that doesn't meant I don't have a heart. Just because I don't stop in the halls to chit-chat about your weekend, doesn't mean that I won't sit down with you to talk about your goals for your family's future. Just because I don't go out for drinks after work, doesn't mean I won't join you for a hike at sunrise the next day.
Here's the thing: I care more about who my employees and team members become as a person, than I do about being their friend.
Their personal, professional, spiritual, financial, and physical growth is of the utmost importance to me. And if I have to push a little harder than someone likes, point out their blind spots, or play the bad cop, I will.
I've been told by a couple people (okay, maybe more than that) that I need to have more of a heart. I think they're wrong. My version of heart and their version of heart are just different. You can have a huge heart, but that doesn't mean you need to save everyone. You know how I show love? By making sure everyone that comes into my world is hitting their goals, that they are transforming their lives and the lives of their family, that they are reaching beyond their potential and growing every day, and that they are living the biggest life that they can imagine.
The people that are attracted to that type of leadership are the people who survive and thrive in my organization. I'm not trying to be anyone I'm not, which is why I'm so transparent from the get go. You better be damn sure that when you join my organization that you are ready, because I will push you, you will grow, and your life will change.
If that sounds like something you'd be in to, email me. We always have opportunities for those who hustle and have heart.


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Secret Space war XIII: Alien Partners tell Putin, "Don't Worry, We've Got Your Back"
by Preston James
Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to be walking with a prideful swagger in his step lately.
In spite of growing conflicts between Israel-driven-America and Russia over Syria, Iran and now the Ukraine, he appears unusually confident.
Other world leaders involved appear to be increasingly stressed out by these growing conflicts, but not President Putin.
What could be going on in the background which might explain this blatant confidence and swagger of president Putin?
Unsubstantiated rumors have been seeping out of deep contacts inside Russian Space Command the last few weeks that, not only does the new Putin's Russia have a well developed Secret Space war Program, but reports also claim that this Secret Space war Program provides substantial ultra-high-tech back-engineered offensive and defensive weaponry.
And that such advanced weaponry can and will be deployed if Israel is able to once again deploy their hijacked American War Machine in another Proxy War, this time in the Ukraine against Putin's New Russia.
President Putin is a Firearms Expert (as well as a Judo Expert). Notice how he keeps his trigger finger outside the trigger guard when not firing the Pistol.
And even stranger, has this same Alien ET group who claim to be the avowed enemies of another Alien ET group which is directing the WZs and the IZCS the "Dracos", also contacted a certain newly-emerging and powerful secret group inside the Secret Shadow Government (SSG) and American Intel?
And with these reputed contacts, has this group of American Defense and Intel up-and-comers started to exert dominance over the US War Machine? Have they become convinced that the WZs and the IZCS must be stopped because their intent is to deploy DHS to tyrannize, enslave and serially mass-murder about 80% of all Americans?


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If you are on benefits you may be entitled to free dental care, below are a list of the exemptions - you will need to provide proof of this on your first appointment.
NHS Exemptions
- You/your partner has HC2 Certificate
- You/your partner has HC3 Certificate
- You/your partner get income-based Jobseekers Allowance
- You are 18 and in full time education
- You/your partner gets Income Support
- You/your partner entitled/named on Tax Credit
- You are pregnant
- You have had a baby within the past 12 months
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Eastwood Furniture offers nearly limitless options for every part of your home. Browse our furniture collections to find the piece you need or simply to see what we have to offer. Can't find what you're looking for? Our galleries are just a sampling of what is available. Stop by one of our stores to let us know exactly what you have in mind, there's a great chance we can get it for you.
Eastwood Furniture doesn't just offer fine crafted furniture - we custom build it for you. Imagine having your bedroom, dining room, living room, or office furniture built in your choice of wood, style, dimensions, stain color, hardware and more. That's what you get with Eastwood Furniture. Our motto is "Made in Ohio, Designed by You." - that means our customers get unique furniture to go with their unique home. You don't have to settle for something that's close - we'll get you exactly what you want.
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The dad joke, along with dad dancing, is commonly known as being fairly cringeworthy. Scientists have never worked out why a man's sense of humor turns to dad jokes when he becomes a father, but it's inevitable and a man can't fight it.
Check out these hilarious dad texts.
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Gives professional photographers more creative freedom during busy photo shoots
Elmsford, NY – July 13, 2010 – Mamiya announces today the release of new remote viewing software for the DM-series and RZ33 digital cameras and backs. Featuring newly enhanced resolution capabilities for the Apple® iPad™ as well as other features for both the Apple iPhone® and iPad, the new Leaf Capture Remote v. 2.0 viewing App offers Mamiya Digital photographers a more convenient viewing solution for both clients and assistants. And its familiar user interface makes the software easy to use for even the most novice user.
While shooting tethered to a Mac, the new Leaf Capture Remote v 2.0 App allows photographers additional creative freedom by enabling one or more iPad or any iPhone, including iPhone 4, devices to act as remote image viewers. Clients can view images from a photo shoot from the comfort of a photographer's Wi-Fi enabled client room. Assistants can instantly check focus and details even when at a distance from a photographer's main computer. And stylists can see what the camera sees—all without crowding around the photographer or main computer area.
"Workflow efficiency is the photographer's key to profitable studio operations and client satisfaction. Nowhere is the efficiency more important than during the review of images at a photo shoot," said Mamiya Product Marketing Manager Mike Edwards. "Thanks to the new Leaf Capture Remote Viewing App for the Apple iPad and iPhone, Mamiya users are able to easily and wirelessly share their images with clients and assistants in real time."
What's new in Leaf Capture Remote Version 2.0:
Native support for the Apple iPad
Support for Apple iPhone 4 high resolution retina display
Pause/Play functionality - Users can stop the screen update during a shoot and focus on a specific image.
Support for RZ33 and all DM-series models
Flip-through image browsing
Improved 1:1 image quality
Downloading the software:
The Leaf Capture Remote system consists of two components, the client App for the remote viewing device, and a host server App for the Mac computer.
The Leaf Capture Remote v. 2.0 client App for the iPad/iPhone can be downloaded for free from the Apple iPhone App Store.
The Leaf Capture Remote server and all related instructions can be downloaded through: http://www.mamiya-usa.com/customer-service-support-downloads.html
About Mamiya For almost 70 years, Mamiya has been a name synonymous with excellence and innovation in professional photographic cameras and lenses. Mamiya's dedication to the professional and advanced amateur markets ranges from the original folding, compact Mamiya 6 rangefinder camera of the 1940's to the recent introduction of the Mamiya 7 — the world's only 6x7 rangefinder camera with interchangeable lenses and a growing line of medium format digital cameras and camera backs.
Mamiya continues to be a pioneer by continually improving and refining the finest professional photographic products with state-of-art advancements such as superior apochromatic lens technology and practical, ergonomic camera design and function. For more information visit www.mamiya.com .
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Women Polo Shirt Dresses 2016
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Women Polo Shirt Dresses
Women polo shirt dresses can help you in occasions when you're in a casual setting, and wearing a dress leaves you too over-dressed. These shirts give you a casual look that works when you're out with friends, at a professional business meeting or even while playing a sport like golf. Comfy clothes are actually really trendy. Polo shirts are crafted from the finest cotton and are made for comfort and style. We gathered some colorful collection of the women polo shirt that can give you an idea of what to wear.
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In Conversation: What is Royal Ballet "style"?
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Awaken – The Power Of Giving To Change Lives
Help A Horse In Need & Win Essential Oils Prizes
November 2017
Did you know?
- The SPCA of Texas Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit rescues over 1500 animals in distress each year in a variety of Texas counties (and that's just in TEXAS!)
- Those animals need to be placed with suitable rescue facilities/private individuals for their recovery and care
- Care of neglected horses is expensive – expenses can easily exceed $300 per seizure
Join us in raising money to help give a new lease on life to horses, mules and donkeys in need. This Holiday season we're pooling a wealth of knowledge from the best and most experienced essential oil experts on this team to bring you an epic event.
It's a gathering. It's serious. We will have fun. And it's intensely educational.
The best part is, it's going to change lives.
Starting November 1st, seasoned oilers and newbies alike are invited to take part in "Awaken, a Vibrant Thymes Festival." This is a highly educational event designed to equip you with skills on using essential oils confidently. And for that "best part" guess what—–all proceeds after costs will go to The Pegasus Project Horse Rescue.
Here's how it works:
- You purchase your event ticket (or multiple tickets).
- This will give you access to the Awaken event trainings on 40+ different essential oils for the month of November. You'll learn how to use essential oils safely and effectively. Training is run via a secret and private Facebook group.
- Throughout the month, we will be giving away prizes and gifts. Everyone will win something. EVERYONE.
- BONUS: During the month of October, anyone who opens a Young Living wholesale account by purchasing a premium starter kit using THIS LINK will automatically get one event ticket!
Received my oils today! Just wanted to spread some Gratitude and say Thank you! Thanks for doing this and the whole summer fun event! Can't wait for the next one? I learned so much as did many of us!
30 Days of Aromatherapy Education
- Specific training on each of the oils highlighted.
- Learn the safety and standards for using essential oils responsibly.
- Printable PDF's & Charts
- Holiday recipes — baking, cooking, & diffusing!
- Christmas gift ideas & tutorials.
- And more!
Win Oily Gifts
- Everyone gets oily gifts – essential oils, cases, supplements and more!
Your Money Goes to The Pegasus Project
- After all product costs and shipping is covered, $5 (minimum) from each ticket will be donated to The Pegasus Project. But let's sweeten this deal up a bit…
- PROJECT 100 – Our goal at Heavenly Gaits Equine is to sell a minimum of 100 event tickets! Heavenly Gaits Equine is committing to donate an additional $1000.00 (in addition to the minimum $5 donation per ticket) for the first 100 tickets sold! That's $1500.00 for The Pegasus Project to help care for these wonderful creatures we love, as well as continue to save them from abusive and neglectful situations.
Sound confusing? Let's clarify it.
Your educational event ticket means you will get essential oil prizes. Here's the fun part – it's a mystery which essential oils and gifts you'll actually get.
After all costs are covered, $5 of from each ticket will be donated to The Pegasus Project. We're not making a dime on this, the proceeds are all going straight to helping horses in need. You WILL get the receipt showing this donation has taken place. It will be a total of $250 or more (hopefully MORE!).
What is The Pegasus Project?
The Pegasus Project, Inc. is an organization comprised of people, united by their love of horses and their desire to alleviate suffering. They operate with the utmost efficiency on a modest budget. The Pegasus Project relies ENTIRELY on private donations.
Care of neglected horses is expensive. Before they can be transported to The Pegasus Project facility, rescued animals require veterinary care, blood tests, de-worming, and immunizations. These expenses can easily exceed $300 per seizure.
These animals need more than sanctuary. They need people dedicated to improving their quality of life and capable of providing the level of care necessary to revitalize their bodies and spirits. All Pegasus horses are evaluated by professional trainers who create a program tailored to meet each horse's needs. The Pegasus Project is unique as a horse rescue organization because of the level of specialized attention given to each horse. Every horse is treated individually and is handled daily by accomplished horsemen using natural and traditional horsemanship techniques to create a respectful, well-trained partner for its future family.
Nearly all of the horses Pegasus has rescued to date have been able to return to normal lives. Their equine residents are handled daily, taught ground manners, trained to trailer-load, stand tied and to stand for the farrier. Those horses broke to ride receive professional training to build a strong foundation. They strive to make each and every horse easy to handle and ready for adoption, ultimately becoming loving members of their new families, living long and fulfilling lives.
My package arrived safely with all my new oils. Thank you so much for all the information that you shared. I look forward to the next party/raffle. So thankful for everything! I am in the process of converting my home to remove the chemicals. I even signed up for the essential rewards. Talk with you soon! Even my girls loved learning about the different oils.


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Why do we want entertainment? Theatres, reside exhibits, sports activities events have been a number of the few entertainment options obtainable. Reside music at Dash Center, dive bars on thirty ninth Street, purchasing on the Nation Membership Plaza—entertainment is available in many types in Kansas Metropolis. Ready to spend limitless hours watching your choice of the newest and greatest movies, bingeworthy TELEVISION shows and special events?
Having been in the entertainment business for over forty years, I've seen lots of people set up store as brokers. Watching on-line motion pictures is another great entertainment in Internet. You can watch updated CBC Information, Sports activities, Arts & Entertainment and Climate content material. With radio, the selection of listening was nevertheless fairly limited as folks had to listen to the songs that the radio channels would play, even though among the stations would at times play the selected numbers primarily based on listeners' requests.
forty three. A ventriloquist is usually a great entertainment choice that may play effectively for teenagers or adults depending on the performer. Each music and movie buffs felt delighted when the DVD player got here into the market. An entertainment lawyer, particularly within the realm of movie (or other) production, generally is a real constructive asset to a movement picture producer, in addition to the film producer's personally-selected inoculation towards potential liabilities.
Video sharing sites provide far more fun and entertainment. Prefer it or not, the entertainment lawyer opines, the movie producer will thereby be selling securities to individuals. In lots of locations, this was the one form of entertainment they had all year and ready for the circus to return to town was an occasion in itself. Examples of passive entertainment are watching films, theatre exhibits and examples of energetic entertainment are sports activities.
Coming again to the excellence of work and entertainment or play, work includes responsibility and regardless of the emotional involvement in entertainment, apart from being a passive participant, we wouldn't have to be responsible for something, there isn't any problem solving or determination making and that's how entertainment in all its form is so pleasurable as the appropriate brain actions of determination making and the cortical areas of the brain are usually not activated completely but the pleasure sensations and emotions such because the hypothalamus and left brain actions are usually activated so we tend to related entertainment with feelings reasonably than problem solving and resolution making.


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BOSTON (Reuters) - Intel Corp (INTC.O). will invest about $219 million for a stake in VMware Inc. and a seat on the board of the Silicon Valley software company that parent EMC Corp. EMC.N is taking public, the companies said on Monday.
The investment is intended to speed adoption of VMware's software technology on computers using Intel semiconductors, expanding an ongoing strategic relationship.
No. 1 chipmaker Intel will pay $23 a share for 9.5 million Class A common shares in VMware, giving it 2.5 percent of all outstanding common stock
VMware also said in a regulatory filing shedding new information on plans for its upcoming IPO that it expects to sell up to 37.95 million shares to the public for an estimated price of between $23 and $25 per share.
After the sale to Intel, the chipmaker will control less than 1 percent of voting shares because the stock is divided into two classes in which Class B shares have greater voting power, the companies said.
VMware warned in its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that completion of the transaction is subject to U.S. government regulatory review and that such approval is not assured
The software maker's products allow businesses to get more use out of computers by harnessing hardware resources that otherwise go wasted, using a technology known as "virtualization."
VMware software takes processing power on a business computer that isn't being used. It turns that computer into multiple "virtual" machines, reducing the amount of equipment that companies need to buy and maintain in data centers.
No. 1 software maker Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O) sells similar technology but analysts widely agree that its functionality is behind that of VMware.
Microsoft plans to release a major product next year. In May it said that key functions won't be included in the first version, but has not said when they will be released.
Shares in EMC, the world's biggest maker of corporate data storage gear, rose in pre-market trade, on news of the sale to Intel.
They were quoted at $18.95, up from Friday's Nasdaq close of $18.66.
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Will it take someone to get STABBED before this ends? Ince fumes as police horse tramples steward trying to stop 'disgraceful' fans invading pitch at Preston v Blackpool
- Steward injured after fans invade pitch at Deepdale
- One police horse accidentally knocked man to the ground before a second clipped him while he lay on the floor
- He 'suffered damage to his shoulder' and sent for X-ray
- Tom Clarke netted late winner for Preston in Capital One Cup tie
Tom Clarke's 87th-minute winner for Preston against bitter rivals Blackpool sparked ugly scenes which ended with a steward being trampled by two police horses and taken to hospital.
The Lancashire derby atmosphere boiled over when hundreds of home supporters flooded the Deepdale pitch at the final whistle.
Simon Grayson's side had booked their place into the Capital One Cup second round, but the significance of beating Blackpool in the first meeting for over three years became too much for some. A Preston spokesman said: 'A steward was injured by a police horse. He suffered damage to his shoulder and has gone for an X-ray.'
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Ugly scenes: A steward was trampled by a police horse as Preston fans invaded the pitch
Shock: The steward looks on in disbelief
Treatment: The steward was taken to hospital for a shoulder X-ray
Match commander Chief Inspector Nick Emmett said: 'The behaviour of those involved in the disorder and the behaviour of some people towards officers and stewards was absolutely disgraceful.
'This was a very difficult situation which presented significant challenges for both the club and for ourselves and we were able to bring the situation under control quickly. The disorder last night was completely unacceptable and we will be making significant efforts to locate and prosecute those involved.
Blackpool manager Paul Ince was apoplectic afterwards and feared for the safety of his players.
'It's an absolute joke,' he fumed. 'Who knows what could happen? It's going to take someone to get stabbed or something else to happen before we're going to listen.
'I wonder if there are enough stewards there. You see enough situations in football where fans are hitting a player. We sit down at these management meetings and talk about these respect campaigns, but what about getting enough stewards to control people?
Comments: Blackpool manager Paul Ince has been charged by the FA over what he said after the game
Invasion: Preston fans head for the away end after the 1-0 win
Invasion: Preston fans rushed on to the pitch at the end of the match
Scampering: Police running off the field after the fans have mostly gone
On watch: Police armed with batons along with some on horseback patrol the pitch
Match facts
Preston: Rudd, Clarke, Buchanan, Keane, Huntington, Wright, Holmes, Welsh, Garner (King 69), Hume (Humphrey 81), Hayhurst (Davies 90)
Subs Not Used: Stuckmann, Laird, Wroe, Mousinho
Booked: Holmes
Goal: Clarke 87
Blackpool: Gilks, Broadfoot, Robinson, Ferguson, Cathcart, MacKenzie, Basham, Martinez (Grant 75), Davies, Ince, Chopra
Subs Not Used: Bishop, Osbourne, Halstead, Eccleston, Barkhuizen, Harris
Booked: Chopra
Attendance: 17,470
'I can understand excitement from supporters but there are enough frightening things that have happened to players to clamp down on this.
'Who are the stewards anyway? Are they Preston fans? If they are they shouldn't be stewards. They just let people run on the pitch. It's not just Preston – it's football in general.
'We need to knuckle down because you can't have fans running on the pitch. I don't care whether they win, lose or draw.'
Fans fell over advertising hoardings in their insistence to get as close to the Bill Shankly Kop as possible. Police tried to act swiftly to diffuse the situation with horses employed to disperse the crowd, but in turn flattened a steward on what was a sad night for English football.
One away supporter managed to confront the hundreds before him on the pitch and while Grayson was more laid back about the incident than his opposite number, Preston though are worried that they will now face serious FA ramifications.
'Hopefully it was only supporters being boisterous and there's nothing too intense or any damage to anybody,' the manager said. 'I'm not saying I'm pleased they did it. I hope not too many people were seriously injured Hopefully in the next few days everybody settles down.'
An FA spokesman said: 'We are aware of this and will be looking into what happened, including liaising with both clubs and the police to get a full picture of events and what preparations were in place.'
Trouble had been rumbling on throughout the day. A number of Blackpool fans didn't even make it to the match and were escorted back to the seaside town by train.
Inside the ground, pipes were ripped out of the away end's toilets.
Jubilant: Clarke celebrates in front of a delighted Deepdale crowd
Late winner: Tom Clarke's header gave Preston North End a 1-0 win, but Ince was unhappy with the shirt tug from the goalscorer
A car had been set ablaze in the city centre earlier in the afternoon, although that hasn't officially been labelled a football matter.
The football itself was drab. Preston manager Grayson was facing his old employers for the first time since moving over to Deepdale but neither he nor Ince could inspire much creative spark and there was a lack of clear-cut opportunities.
There were plenty of gutsy displays and a heap of endeavour but the dearth of quality indicated two sides still rusty and too keen on not making mistakes.
There remained an edge to proceedings all evening and the lid almost flew off when Clarke's thumping downward header from Lee Holmes' free-kick put Preston through.
Breaking free: Tom Ince bursts past the Preston defence in the first half
Strong tackle: Tom Clarke wins the ball cleanly from Blackpool's Jack Robinson
Grayson added: 'It shows everybody what it means to this club. We played well tonight - kept our shape and worked hard.
'They've got good players and we knew we couldn't be gung-ho and go chasing the game. We could have got done on the counter attack.'
Ince called the defeat 'daylight robbery' but his son, Tom, was the only one to threaten for the visitors. But even he wasted a clutch of chances – while the hosts were largely restricted to efforts from distance until Iain Hume's turn and shot forced Matt Gilks into a decent save.
Angel Martinez, Michael Chopra and Gary MacKenzie all went close for Blackpool after the break but Clarke proved the difference before the shameful scenes afterwards.
Quick word: Simon Grayson and Paul Ince have a chat before kick off
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A great spiritual teacher was once asked, what is tasawwuf, or "Sufism," the spiritual path and dimension of the faith and religion of al-Islam.
He replied, "To be dressed in the Attributes of Allah," referring to the 99 Names and Attributes of God, al-Asma ul-Husna, regarding which the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, "Whosoever preserves and protects (hifz) the Asma ul-Husna, the 99 Names and Attributes of Allah, shall enter Paradise," [Bukhari, Muslim].
What exactly does it mean to be "dressed in the Attributes of Allah?"
We often believe that physical acts of worship such as prayer and fasting bring us nearer unto the Presence of God, however it is important to remember that physical forms are but containers for intention and spiritual energy.
The Holy Prophet ﷺ reminds us of this in his statement, "Actions are based upon the intention with which they are performed," [Bukhari].
The true path to God and the Eternal Divine Presence is not based on outward actions, but rather primarily upon one's inward state and level of consciousness, the development of taqwa, or God-consciousness.
It is only when the forms, rites and rituals of religion are infused with love, light and presence that they truly benefit, and it is only when we cultivate the Attributes of Allah, such as love, compassion, mercy, forgiveness, tolerance, patience, generosity and the like, that we truly progress spiritually.
"To be dressed in the Attributes of Allah" is but this, to purify and perfect one's character and thus to "be dressed" in the beauty and light of the Divine Presence.
As believers, it is of utmost importance to remember this, for in the end, nothing shall avail a human being but a pure and sound heart [Surah ash-Shu'ara, 26:89], and all forms will be dissolved, the only thing remaining, Love.
To perform acts of worship and observe the forms of religion yet not cultivate and "be dressed in the Attributes of Allah" leads to what is known as nifaq, or hypocrisy, and in this there is great danger for the believer.
The path that leads to increase in pride and self-righteousness is not the Prophetic Path, and will ultimately lead a human being to utter failure in the Hereafter.
To the contrary, the Way of the Prophet ﷺ is precisely the the progressive development of selflessness, humility and compassion.
To truly approach the Divine Presence and come to know God, one must cultivate those positive qualities of love, compassion and selflessness, and this specifically is the purpose of tasawwuf, Sufism, also known as tazkiyyah, or self-purification.
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Benefits of using Kotlin
After this talk, using plain old Java for Android development will no longer be good enough for you. You have been warned.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) A city that once had one of the nation's largest streetcar networks is preparing to launch a smaller, modern version that supporters say will shape development for years to come.
Kansas City is celebrating the opening of its 2.2-mile streetcar line on Friday with street parties, speeches and fireworks. The starter line runs from Union Station near Crown Center to the River Market, a few blocks from the Missouri River.
Advocates say the $102 million project will draw people to the city's downtown and boost development. City officials plan to add three extensions if they can find a way to fund them.
At its height in the 1920s, Kansas City's streetcar network featured more than 700 registered streetcars traveling on 300 miles of track. Its last streetcar quit running in 1957.


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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 11 (UPI) -- Cameron Maybin singled, doubled and homered Monday, driving in two runs in the San Diego Padres' 11-3 spanking of St. Louis.
Chris Denorfia went 4-for-6 with two run-scoring singles and Will Venable added three RBI for the Padres, who scored five times over the final two innings to turn the game into a rout.
Everth Cabrera and Logan Forsythe each added three hits.
Eric Stults (6-2) allowed three runs on five hits over 5 1/3 innings, striking out five en route to the victory.
Jaime Garcia (4-7) lasted only three innings for St. Louis, surrendering four runs on seven hits.
Pete Kozma went 3-for-4 with a two-run triple for the Cards, whose lead over the idle Los Angeles Dodgers for a National League wild card spot shrank to one game.


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Climate Change to Worsen Severe Water Shortages in US Southwest
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We're already well aware that the American Southwest, which is naturally hot and dry, is seriously strapped for water. And the situation is getting worse every day, with populations in California, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico continuing an unimpeded growth trend that began decades ago. The fact there are too many people vying for limited resources in the region have lead experts to predict a major water shortfall that will cost billions to ameliorate. But add in a new study that reveals climate change is going to dry out the region even further, and we're slated to see a potentially catastrophic water shortage.Time's Bryan Walsh reports:
climate change could make the situation much, much worse. According to the SEI study, global warming could increase the long-term water shortfall by a quarter, adding an additional 282 million to 439 million acre feet of water to the 1.815 billion acre feet shortfall already expected. Based on the price of adding reservoir capacity in California, meeting the baseline water shortage could cost $2.3 trillion--yes, that's "trillion" with a "t"--plus $353 billion to $549 billion if climate change is factored in. Higher water prices would make adaptation even more expensive--assuming additional water could be found at all in a drier future.But even beyond the mere cost of creating additional reservoirs -- which would no doubt be exorbitant -- there's the fact that a hotter, dryer Southwest will demand more and more energy for cooling. There's the fact that it may reach temperatures that are well near unlivable in some of the desert regions. There's the fact that climate change will make cities in places like Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico far less sustainable than they already are. There's the fact that warmer climes will have an indelible impact on the region's ecosystems -- previous studies have noted that climate change may convert the US Southwest into a permanent desert.
Not to get too doom and gloomy, but it's certainly possible that if temps get high enough, and it simply becomes too resource-intensive and expensive to build reservoirs and water infrastructure that reach to more remote suburbs and communities, we could see an exodus from the region midway through the century. But that's almost preferable to the alternative -- that communities pay for the extremely inefficient and resource-consumptive processes of pumping in water from out of state and adding enough capacity to power their A/Cs in the desert.
More on Climate Change and the US Southwest
US Southwest May Enter Into Permanent Drought-Like Conditions
Water Weirding: American Southwest on Uncertain Ground


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The School of Hospitality Business Management Catering Services prides itself on using quality local products whenever possible. This includes WSU's premium beef, Cougar cheeses, organic produce, honey, wheat and grains, and Ferdinand's ice cream. Our goal is to showcase the best of WSU while giving our students real world experience in sustainable practices.
All catering preparation takes place in the state-of-the-art Marriott Hospitality Teaching Center conveniently located in Todd Hall, in the center of the Pullman campus. Under Executive Chef Jamie Callison's supervision, students learn to operate the restaurant-quality teaching kitchen and prepare the University's most popular menus and dishes, as well as pair wines with meals.
We scale our catering services to meet your Washington State University event needs and venues, whether in your own office, in conference spaces, or at local off-campus meeting sites. Booking with us ensures WSU students will gain the hands-on skills and confidence hospitality skills industry employers seek.
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In my sophomore year, I wanted to get more involved in the HBM program's opportunities. I previously worked for a catering company and have always had a passion for cooking, so I thought CCB catering would be the perfect fit. I worked in the back of house operations. After six months, I became one of the back of house leads. This position allowed me to take on more responsibility and learn product ordering, management, and inventory. I was responsible for running preparation and event shifts as well as managing scheduling. I also assisted with menu planning and some recipe development. I really enjoyed how much ownership I was able to take on and being part of a fun, hard-working community. I loved all of the special events and catering travels we experienced. Working in CCB Catering enhanced my culinary and professional skills and gave me a snapshot of what it's like to work in a professional catering operation.
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As a freshman, I got involved with the SHBM ambassador team and met Chef Jamie Callison and Dr. Nancy Swanger. As a sophomore, I dove further into the ambassador role and also started working in Hospitality Catering Services. In addition, I studied abroad in Florence, Italy. In my junior year, I became a Catering Services kitchen lead and really developed my culinary and management skills. I was involved in both the planning and execution of some very exclusive events, including a trip to Napa Valley to serve a dinner at an alumnus's private vineyard. I also completed a summer internship with Hillstone Restaurant Group. After graduation, I moved to Los Angeles to start a management training program with Hillstone. I began my management career at South Beverly Grill. After four months, I completed training and was moved to Houston's in Irvine, California. I was there almost exactly a year before being transferred to The Grill at Bal Harbour, Florida. I was promoted to senior assistant and am hiring, scheduling, and coaching the entire front of the house staff. The wonderful experiences I had in Carson College of Business were a "Cougar fairytale" of sorts that put me on the path to success.
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Executive Chef Jamie Callison and his students have provided imaginative and delicious fare for a wide variety of Voiland College occasions. From festive board meeting dinners to alumni lunches, to building dedications, to a chef's table in the teaching kitchen, chef and his students have made every event remarkably memorable. Chef and his team take great care to craft a creative menu and experience that never fails to delight our guests.
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DNA/Gene Array FacilityThe Department of Pharmacology in collaboration with the University of Colorado Cancer Center has established a DNA Array Facility for the analysis of gene expression profiles in different experimental paradigms. The goal of our facility is to allow analysis of gene expression profiles in a high throughput fashion. This allows large numbers of genes to be analyzed simultaneously.
The facility analyzes expression arrays hybridized with nucleic acids from human tissue, as well as a variety of animal models, including mouse, rat and yeast. The goal of the facility is to have 40000 human genes, 20000 mouse genes and 10000 rat genes formatted for high throughput screening in the year 2000. The entire yeast genome is formatted for screening. Both cDNA and oligonucleotide arrays are being developed. Investigators in virtually all disciplines including cancer biology, development, immunology, alcohol addiction, neurobiology, and others are using the facility. Current Research
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I am not ready for summer...I grew up with lake effect snow and I love winter!!! Ice skating and sledding and snow piled so high you can't even believe it...we are all snuggled on sofas or chairs and have on warm toasty clothes and fuzzy socks and we are sipping hot herbal tea in big mugs. Soup is simmering in the slow cooker and we are settled inside with Kindles and laptops...a fire is in the fireplace and movies are ready for later.
But my thoughts are on Maine...we are planning our first 2011 Maine getaway...so...the above photo is Lucy perusing the room service menu at the Mariott in Portland before heading on to Camden the following day. We had great plans to go to dinner at one of our favorite Portland restaurants...Street And Company...local bistro...amazing fish...the best ever blueberry crisp...but as we walked out of our room...we stopped to listen to make sure Lucy was content...and she began screaming...either she knew we were right outside or she knew she was being left for a few hours. Lucy is a Tonkinese with one of the loudest wails you have ever heard. So...we gave up, walked back into our room and all three of us ordered room service.
What is on your mind this cold snowy Saturday?
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I got sidetracked.
I was working on tying volumes to bones in order to calculate mass from volume and density, when I suddenly realised I was going to have to get density from somewhere. I was this close to following the original plan and adding a simple constant "creature density" value to the game… but…
Well, quite frankly, I'm tired of making placeholders and putting the interesting stuff off until I've finished the boring stuff. So I decided not to, and dived headfirst into the new material system. I wonder how many of these I can fit in? Any preferences?
My initial thought was to take a leaf out of Dwarf Fortress' book, and define materials generically, to amplify the possibility of weird, interesting and utterly horrific combinations. The problem with this, though, is that they need to texture differently depending on how they're applied, especially for things like fur and claws. So it's more likely we'll need to split them up based on how they're applied…
• Skin
– The furry/feathery/skinny/slimy surface covering. Has a strong influence on friction and insulation. Mass determined by Surface Area * Thickness * Density. Immediately visually apparent by virtue of body texture, obviously.
• Flesh
– The goo and meat and muscle inside the creatures body. Influences the creatures strength and flexibility, as well as their optimal operating temperature and how endothermic they are. Mass determined by Volume * Density. Visual markers are mouth-textures and corpse meat textures.
• Hard Tissue
– Skeleton and weapons (I'll probably split these into two seperate items, so a creature can have different claw and bone material). Density and compressive/shear strength will be the most influential settings for the skeleton, while density and sharpness will be important for weapons and chewing. Visible on hands and feet, teeth and in corpse bone textures.
These three categories will make up the outer covering (fur, feathers, skin), inner covering/organs (fibrous, porous, fatty) and skeleton/claws/teeth (keratin, chitin, osseous tissue, enamel), respectively. Each item will have its own texture/spritesheet, and a position in the mutation map.
I will likely have to have duplicates so as to allow, for example, chitin to be used as either endoskeleton or exoskeleton. One idea I'm leaning towards is storing materials as three texture objects in the same asset folder, so chitin could be a single Material asset but still be applied as Skin, Flesh or Hard Tissue. I imagine making your internal organs and muscles out of chitin wouldn't end well, but why should we stop creatures from trying?
And as a bonus, this means creatures can have body coverings and flesh made entirely out of materials I hadn't considered before now, like fibrous muscle, or bone tissue, or eyeball fluid or retina cords!
Wow. I am a horrible person.
This material system will likely become one of the sources of tangential learning for Species. Much the same as how playing Dwarf Fortress is an extremely effective way to drill into you what Magnetite, Hematite and Limonite are, Species will happily throw a bunch of terms I've stolen from Wikipedia at you until you bloody well remember what Osseous Tissue is, damn it.
The system will also have a few additional per-material values. Most of these will be placeholders until their appropriate systems are in place, but it doesn't hurt in the long run to define them early. So far 'm thinking these ones look good:
Compressive, Tensile and Shear Strength,
YieldRatio (a simpler way to represent Compressive, Tensile and Shear Yield Strength),
Coefficient Of Friction,
IgnitionTemperature, BurningEmission (that is, the amount of heat this material will emit while burning),
Melting and Boiling Point,
Thermal Capacity and Conductivity,
OperatingTemperature (flesh and muscle specific: determines the optimal body temperature for this creature),
HeatOutput (per unit of mass. This will be what establishes Endotherminess!),
and AcousticalAbsorption.
Of course, finding values some of these numbers is gonna be all sorts of fun. "What's the compression strength of fibrous muscle? What's the melting point of eyeball fluid?" It won't be easy, but there's plenty of dogs and cats in the area.
Or, y'know, I could just ask The Google. But where's the fun in that?
(Edit) Oh wow. I think I promised to let somebody kick me if I did exactly what I'm doing right now.
Yep. Yep I did. Who wants to do the honours?


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Here's a track that was recorded for Theophilus London's Timez Are Weird These Days but didn't make the cut. Instead, the song will appear on a mixtape called Prince TL, due in the fall.
"Field Of Dreams" was concocted in L.A. with the help of some funky production by TV on the Radio mastermind Dave Sitek.
Listen: Theophilus London "Field Of Dreams"


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Here we show how polluted smoke can be compacted and transformed into a glass similar to amorphous silica glass, by means of gravitational compression produced in a compression chamber, where gravity is strongly increased by using gravity control technology based on the discovery of correlation between gravitational mass and inertial mass [1]. Possibly this process can be a way of storing of CO2, a major contributor to global warming.
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Cybercriminals targeting obsolete Japanese blogging tool
Cybercriminals are very actively targeting web sites which are not well-managed, so as to abuse them for their malicious activities. Damage to web sites in Japan has increased since last year, which is alarming to Japanese Internet users. Kaspersky Labs… Read Full Article
Big Box LatAm Hack (1st part – Betabot)
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The Inevitable Move – 64-bit ZeuS Enhanced With Tor
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Originally established as the founding centre for public health genomics in the UK in 1997, we became an independent registered charity in 2007 called the PHG Foundation. Today, as part of the University of Cambridge, we are a health policy think tank committed to helping decision makers deliver the benefits of biomedical innovations to all. We do this providing evidence, analysing policy and advocating for change.
2015 - ? Post-genomic era
Becomes part of the University of Cambridge as a linked exempt charity
Report: Genomics in mainstream clinical pathways
Celebrating 20 years of making science work for health
PHG Foundation forges closer links with Hughes Hall
PHG Foundation gives evidence to House of Commons Science and Technology Committee's inquiry on genomics and genome editing
Final year of 100,000 Genomes Project (initial phase) and the hand over into mainstream NHS genomic medicine services of the tests it has developed
Launch by Public Health England of the first diagnostic whole genome sequencing service for infectious diseases
Report: Linking and sharing routine health data for research
Report: Variant classification and interpretation - workshop report
Report: Whole exome sequencing in clinical genetics - a health economic evaluation
Report: Personalised healthcare: bringing the future into focus
Report: Delivering improved access to genetic testing epithelial ovarian cancer
PHG Foundation, along with ACGS, collaborate with the Office of the National Data Guardian (NDG) to deliver an evidence session on genomic data sharing for the NDG's panel
International group of population experts set out a vision for precision medicine at Cambridge summit - Paths to precision health: act now
Department of Health announces its approval of the introduction of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) as part of NHS antenatal screening
National Data Guardian for health and care's review of data security, consent and opt-outs published. PHG Foundation recommendations for genomic data sharing are commended in the report
Britain votes to leave the EU
PHG launch project on circulating tumour DNA technologies for cancer management
Report: Whole genome sequencing for breast cancer risk testing
EU institutions agree the General Data Protection Regulation and the results for research are positive. The EU institutions listen to the evidence presented by Wellcome Trust, PHG Foundation and other signatories of the 2013 joint statement 'Impact of the draft European Data Protection Regulation and proposed amendments from the rapporteur of the LIBE committee on scientific research'
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America launches its precision medicine initiative
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Report: Data sharing to support UK clinical genetics and genomics services
2012 - 2015 Genomic era
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Report: Realising genomics in clinical practice
Genomics England established
100,000 Genomes Project pilots begin
Global Alliance founded to enable responsible sharing of genomic and clinical data
Report: Managing incidental findings from WGS in the 100,000 Genomes
UK Government announces 100,000 Genomes project
Google search for 'public health genomics' yields 4m+ results
PHG publishes HNA Toolkit for Congenital Disorders
PHG Foundation 15th anniversary conference, Translating genomics: making science work for health
Beyong the horizon: Connecting science and health
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Human Genomics Strategy Group report: Building out inheritance
Report: Next steps in the sequence
Report: Genetics and mainstream medicine: service development and integration
1st map of human genetic variation published
Public Health Genomics journal launched
PHG response to the House of Lords report
Report: Risk prediction for heart disease
Report: Expanded newborn screening
Report: Public health in an era of genome-based and personalised medicine
House of Lords report on genomic medicine
PHG publishes work on Tay Sachs carrier screening
Report: Heart to heart (services for inherited cardiac conditions)
First cancer genome sequenced
Report: Building public trust in genetic tests for common diseases
First GWAS studies in cancer
23andMe launch first 'retail' genotyping service
PHGU replaced by independent charity the PHG Foundation
PHG hosts diagnostics summit with RCPath
CUP textbook published: Genetics, Health Care and Public Policy
2002-2007 Building networks
EU publishes its first policy on biobanking
PHG continues to develop thinking on frameworks for genetic test evalutaion
Report: Biomakers in screening for colorectal cancer
Report: Learning disability - the interface with genetics
Stem cell research hits the headlines
First desktop DNA analysis machine 'heralds promise of personalised medicine'
PHG hosts Bellagio workshop - which defines 'public health genomics' and establishes new international network
Human Tissue Act
PHG role in development of the Gene Dossier for UKGTN
PHG report (commissioned by JCMG): Metabolic Pathways, Networks of Care
PHG hosts new East of England Stem Cell Network
4th Genetics and Health Policy course
Genetics White Paper Our Inheritance, Our Future
UKGTN and NGEDC established
Human Tissue Bill
PHGU lobbies for amendments in the Human Tissue Bill
Start of PHG's interest in genetic test evaluation for clinical implementation
PHGU hosts first UK Coordinating Centre for HuGENet
3rd Genetics and Health Policy course
Report: Intellectual property rights and genetics
PHG report (commissioned by DH, Wellcome): Addressing Genetics, Delivering Health - genetics education for health professionals
Start of major Government programme in genetics
PHG builds CGKP network and links with University of Cambridge
2nd Genetics and Health Policy course
1997-2002: Pioneering public health genomics
UK Government announces £30m investment in genetics
Moratorium on use of genetic test results in insurance
PHGU funded to establish Cambridge Genetics Knowledge Park (CGKP)
1st draft of the human genome
Human Genetics Commission established
PHGU invited to brief NHS Executive Board, DH and Secretary of State for Health
Debate about predictive genetic testing gathers momentum
PHGU / Nuffield Trust Genetics Scenario Project
PHGU runs first Genetics and Health Policy course
PCR enables quicker testing for Down's
Human Genome Epidemiology Network (HuGENet) established in US
PHGU starts to build community of interest in public health genomics in the UK
Developing international links with CDC OPHG and other centres in North America and Europe
Human Genome Project 7 years old
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It's that time of year when the Internet explodes with articles and videos intending to stem the tide of Christian girls headed to the beach or pool wearing "itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka dot bikinis."
Of course, many of these resources are valuable.
Some of them even offer new insights into the modesty discussion — but even the best of them miss about half the population, and by "half-the-population" I mean the half that wears low-rise swim trunks to the pool.
That's right, I'm talking about men.
Now in previous years this omission might have been lost on me.
But I've received enough emails from frustrated girls to make me take this double standard seriously: Christian guys expect girls to be modest, but hardly give a second though to their own modesty.
This is strange.
Women may be shedding clothes this time of year, but so are men.
Why are we only talking about female modesty? If modesty is important then it is important for all Christians.
If it isn't important for men, then why all the fuss about women? If it is important for women, why the silence about men?
Is it because guys can't be immodest?
Nope. I'm pretty sure the existence of speedos rules out that possibility.
Is it because girls don't struggle with physical lust?
Nope. Pretty sure Potiphar's wife wasn't the last woman to "cast her eyes" on a guy and lust after his "handsome form and appearance" (Gen. 39:6-7).
But by our silence we send the message that modesty is a female issue and lust is a male issue.
Guys sit around the pool wearing low-rise trunks and tanning their abs and pecs while wishing the girls would cover up.
And girls are left wondering what people will think if they admit to struggling with lust.
I have to confess, I wasn't modest in college.
I got into working out my freshman year and enjoyed showing off the fruits of my labor.
My Christian school had a dress code that didn't allow guys to walk around shirtless, but I probably pushed the limits of what was permissible.
It wasn't always conscious, but I wanted people to see my arms. I wanted my shirts tight enough to show my muscles. I wanted people to see my shape.
The only difference between me and the immodest girls on campus was that I had a male shape and they had a female shape.
So what was going on?
I felt fit and confident in my body and wanted to show it off.
This is exactly what my sisters in Christ have been carefully instructed not to do.
So was I doing something wrong? If I'm going to be consistent, yes I was.
But no one ever said a word to me about modesty.
Here's the conclusion I've been forced to make: If girls should be modest, so should guys. If girls should ask their fathers and brothers for input, guys should ask their mothers and sisters. If girls should consider their brothers in Christ, guys should consider their sisters in Christ.
When we apply modesty standards across the board it does two things:
- First, it transforms modesty from something women do for men into something people do for others. This is far healthier.
- Second, it puts men on the receiving end of the modesty conversation, which will undoubtedly humble us and make us more considerate.
When I think about my clothing choices in college it simultaneously convicts me of immodesty and helps me understand the struggle girls face trying to be modest.
I wasn't trying to be inappropriate. I just wanted to look good. I was single. I wanted to be attractive to girls and I wanted to be affirmed by other guys.
For me to be modest I would have needed to wear looser shirts that I didn't think looked as good on me.
That would have been tough. And making that tough decision would have made me much more appreciative and considerate of my sisters in Christ.
Now, if I've learned anything from the original Modesty Survey it's that these discussions can be dangerous.
For one thing, talking about modesty and lust in the same article can imply that immodesty causes lust, which is a destructive lie. No man (or woman) was ever forced to lust by another person's outfit.
For another, allowing men or women to give feedback to the opposite sex makes it look like our modesty is for each other.
It's not. It's for God. Input from the opposite sex just helps.
The goal of modesty (and my goal in starting this conversation) is to honor God with our bodies, not because they are dirty or shameful, but because they are glorious and holy.
To paraphrase Jessica Rey, modesty is not about covering up what's bad, but about revealing dignity.
When summer rolls around, both men and women should stop and think about what they put on or take off.
Both men and women should ask themselves if their wardrobes reflect good taste, respect for their bodies, and humility of heart.
Both men and women should remember that they were bought with a price, that they are set apart as God's children, and must honor Him with their bodies.
So ladies, here's what I want to know:
- What ways of dressing and behaving are immodest for men?
- What do Christian guys do that is as unhelpful and inconsiderate of ladies, as it is for Christian women to prance around in skimpy swimsuits?
- Where else have men "missed it" on modesty? Are there other double-standards you've recognized?
My hope is that by expanding the modesty discussion to both men and women we increase true modesty and eliminate double-standards.