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Aging News for Senior Citizens
Aging & Longevity
Last years of life better for the socially active with social goals
Even if facing health problems it seems to ease late life decline
April 6, 2016 - There are certain things about aging that seem to be certain, since they repeatedly emerge through years of research. The benefits of an active social life for senior citizens is one of those things that continues to be proven. New research confirms that the final years of life, even when challenged by health problems, can be better for both men and women if they stay active socially.
"Our results indicate that living a socially active life and prioritizing social goals are associated with higher late-life satisfaction and less severe declines toward the end of life," said Denis Gerstorf, PhD, of Humboldt University, lead author of the research published by the American Psychological Association.
Gerstorf and his colleagues analyzed data from over 2,900 now deceased participants in the nationwide German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) Study, which included men and women. The average age at death was 74 and 48 percent were women.
The German SOEP is a nationally representative annual longitudinal survey of approximately 30,000 adult residents in former West Germany from 1984 to 2013 and former East Germany from 1990 to 2013.
Participants in the SOEP provide information annually on household composition, employment, occupations, earnings, health and satisfaction indicators.
In this study, the researchers compared well-being, as measured by answers on a scale of 0 to ten to the question, "How satisfied are you with your life concurrently, all things considered?"
Other measures included participation in social activities, social goals (how important they found participating in social or political activities) and family goals (how much they valued their marriage or relationships with their children) during the last few years in life.
The research team, including scholars from Arizona State University, Cornell University, Pennsylvania State University and the University of British Columbia, found that being socially active and having social goals were associated with higher well-being late in life, but family goals were not.
This association was independent of other relevant variables including age at death, gender, education as well as key health indicators (e.g., disability, hospital stays).
One particularly intriguing observation, the authors noted, was that while low social participation and lack of social goals independently were associated with lower levels of well-being, when combined they each magnified the other's effect.
Valuing and pursuing social goals may contribute to well-being by boosting feelings of competence, concern for the next generation and belonging, said Gerstorf.
Similarly, investing one's remaining physical and psychological resources into socially oriented activities can be advantageous at a number of different levels: boosting well-being directly by carrying out joyful activities or indirectly by facilitating self-esteem and a sense of control or promoting physical and cognitive functioning.
"A socially engaged lifestyle often involves cognitive stimulation and physical activity, which in turn may protect against the neurological and physical factors underlying cognitive decline," said Gert Wagner from the German Institute for Economic Research, one of the co-authors.
"Our results indicate that social orientation is related to maintaining well-being for as long as possible into the very last years of life."
As to why family-oriented goals did not appear to lessen the decline in well-being, Gerstorf said it may have to do with the complexity of family relationships later in life, but more research would be required to determine it.
"Family life is often a mixed bag and represents not only a source of joy, but also of worry and tensions, stress and sorrow. For example, valuing one's partner often makes people vulnerable to declines in well-being when the partner suffers from cognitive or physical limitations," said Gerstorf.
"Similarly, relationships with adult children can be ambivalent, especially when children differ in values and have not attained (in the eyes of their parents) educational and interpersonal success."
The research was published in the journal Psychology and Aging.
Article: "Terminal Decline in Well-Being: The Role of Social Orientation," by Denis Gerstorf, PhD, Humboldt University and German Institute for Economic Research; Christiane Hoppmann, PhD, University of British Columbia; Corinna Löckenhoff, PhD, Cornell University; Frank Infurna, PhD, Arizona State University; Jürgen Schupp, PhD; German Institute for Economic Research and Freie Universität Berlin; Gert Wagner, PhD, German Institute for Economic Research and Max Planck Institute for Human Development; and Nilam Ram, PhD, German Institute for Economic Research and Pennsylvania State University, Psychology and Aging, published online March 7, 2016.
The American Psychological Association, in Washington, D.C., is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. APA's membership includes more than 122,500 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students. Through its divisions in 54 subfields of psychology and affiliations with 60 state, territorial and Canadian provincial associations, APA works to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people's lives.


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Dr. Costa Nicolopoulos becomes the first ZAGA Center to be certified in Greece. The centre turns into the reference in the reliable treatment with zygomatic implants, providing the patients with fixed teeth in 24h.
The first ZAGA Center in Greece
Dr Costa Nicolopoulos, located in Athens, becomes the first ZAGA Center in Greece. As a group of excellent professionals, the centre meets all criteria to be a reference centre for the treatment of the severe maxillary atrophy with zygomatic implants following the ZAGA philosophy in the area of Athens.
Patients have access to information on maxillary atrophy and zygomatic implants on the web of the ZAGA Centers. In addition, frequently asked questions and testimonials allow to fully understand the development of the treatment. To receive personalized attention, patients should contact their closest ZAGA Center.
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Creating happy smiles for 30 years
Dr. Costa Nicolopoulos BDS cum laude, FFD (SA) MFOS qualified as a dentist in 1984 receiving his dental degree cum laude from the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. He received numerous awards including the Gold Medal of the Dental Association of South Africa for the most outstanding graduate. In 1990 he completed his 4 year full time postgraduate Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgery training at University of Witwatersrand, South Africa and was awarded FFD (SA) MFOS. Since 1991 he is in full time specialist Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgery private practice concentrating on immediate loading of dental implants. In 2012, with Dr Petros Yuvanoglu, he established the SameDay Dental Implants Clinic in Dubai where he is also the co-director of the Branemark Osseointergration Center-Dubai.

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Challenging Behaviour - Can you handle it?
Whether as a result of injury, a congenital condition or illness, people can sometimes present what clinicians refer to as 'challenging behaviour'.
This can manifest as inappropriate language in social situations, aggression or sometimes even violence.
Challenging behaviour is difficult to deal with for the loved ones of those affected but it also presents challenges for carers as they administer treatment and provide support. This infographic, based on one of the Newcross training courses, provides some simple guidance for how best to deal with challenging behaviour. If you would like to learn more about this subject, please contact your local branch for details of forthcoming training sessions.
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If you need to write a specific Type of resignation letter, Adjust your wording to include any relevant details which might need to be included. Writing a resignation letter involves a couple of straightforward steps. In precisely the same manner, it's important to remain specialist in a resignation letter, because the letter is going to be filed and potentially accessed afterwards with the goal of providing a reference. THE EMOTIONS BEHIND RESIGNATION LETTERS A resignation letter will be one of the most emotionally-charged small company letters you'll ever write.
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The Business email is a fairly important bit of communicating and Needs some formatting elements very similar to a business letter. Begin to make bonds with customers in the very first email you send. Don't try to notify me that welcome emails are not relevant to your organization.
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Marketing your business does not need to be complex. To Continue to keep it healthy you need a continuous flow of customers coming through your doors. A business can flourish and grow provided you create the appropriate influence on the clients' minds. If you've got a business, there is an assortment of times you might find it crucial to write to your clients. You are simply giving folks a no-risk way of experiencing exactly what your company has to offer to learn whether it is the best thing in their own opinion.
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A birthday celebration may be the most frequently encountered Celebration throughout the world. A potluck celebration is a somewhat casual affair and you also do not need any fancy party invitations. When you're organizing a potluck celebration, there are a couple of things you must keep in mind to produce the celebration more memorable and enjoyable.
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There's no perfect job advertisement. Arrival of a baby is a very special event, especially when it's your first baby.
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Mini cars are the new "it". If a person is single and enjoys fun, mini cars are the perfect road companions for them. They are small, save on fuel and take up less space in the parking spot or garage.
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The first mini cars were produced in 1959 and since then they have only gotten better. Different car companies throughout the world manufacture these mini cars. Here is how to find a better deal to owning your own personal mini.
Step 2
The internet today is man's new best friend. True to its name, it is a worldwide web with access to any sort of information throughout the planet. Getting the best deal on a mini car through the internet is quite easy. The first step to keep in mind is to browse through multiple web pages of car dealers.
Step 3
A person should remember that there are a lot of car dealer's websites online and every car dealer will have different deals on the mini car a person wishes to own.
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A person should always do their homework on mini cars. Finding out online which mini suits a person the most is also a good strategy. There are a number of manufacturers of mini cars throughout the world. All these manufacturers list their mini specs online, be sure to find out which mini car suits them more in terms of make, price, comfort, and resell value.
Step 5
Compare different dealer's prices before jumping to a final selection. A person should remember that they can always find better prices elsewhere so don't be hasty in making a decision. Big companies have low price deals on mini cars but they are often non negotiable so be careful when approaching these sort of companies. Car salespeople are sweet talkers. A person needs to sweet talk them back. The more polite a person is to them, the better the deal they give to the person.
Always inspect the car that a person has chosen, from body to engine. Make sure that the car is in good working order, the last thing a person wants is to head to the mechanic after a week's use of the car.
Find out about payment plans. Most dealers offer long term easy to pay off payment plan. A person needs to find one that suits them and their pocket the best.
Remember if a deal sounds too good to be true, there is always a catch to it. A person should find everything about their mini before they purchase it, from its paper work to its police record.
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A very important thing to remember when people are purchasing their mini car through a dealer is to never fall under the pressure to buy. The salesperson is bound to bring down the price to something more acceptable. Most advertisement on minis deals has hidden attachments. Find out about them by questioning the dealer. A person should not have to pay extra money except for that which is paid to the government in terms of tax and registration fees. Never shy away from making an offer. A person has nothing to lose.


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Is it worth striving for elite status with United Airlines? They are loosing Frequent Flyers at a fast pace. You've heard the saying ….. 'It takes years to win a customer and only seconds to lose one.' The reason that so many people empathized with Dr. Dao when he was brutally, dragged from a United Airlines flight, was that so many people have been treated badly by the Airlines discourteous behavior.
Even if you have never been on a United flight, you can get the same benefits as their Elite members get, for a lot less spent. Economy plus and economy plus enhanced can be bought for $87 or $182 extra to get extra leg room and the latter even gets you United club access.
United is not a luxury Airlines anymore. Continental Air was a cut above other airlines but now that they have combined the two airlines, United has abandoned the customer loyalty winning strategy, and become a low service, budget airline. They have what they call "Basic Economy" tickets which are subject to loads of restrictions including,: NO seat selection or upgrades, no group or family seating, no normal sized carry-on bags and no flight changes or refunds. Certain MileagePlus and MileagePlus Premier member benefits are not available. So is it worth getting elite Status if benefits are not available and Upgrades are never available and have to pay more than the average price?
You can even pay extra for United Signature Service for departures, connections or arrivals at Chicago O'Hare, Houston Intercontinental, New York/Newark, Los Angeles or San Francisco, and experience premium treatment, if you are an inexperienced traveler. You get an unfriendly United employee to hold your hand and guide you through the airport with the "Signature Service".
The tendency of consumers is to buy the discounted flights, but then to realize that they can buy the cheapest flight on any airline, so they look further and then end up staying with a competing airline.
So, they can stop sending me promotion offers, Like, "For a limited time, you can receive up to 50,000 bonus miles when you purchase miles with United".If I don't want to buy their flights, I most certainly don't want to buy miles, because the miles are not fun to use. When I try to use those miles, they try to get me to use them on their partner Airlines and they only give me options to use the miles by flying inconvenient flights, far out of my part of the world. If I buy a flight, at least I have the option to fly on a direct flight.
It feels good to be free to fly any airline and not to have to do mileage runs at the end of the year to keep your status.


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Meet the judges
CEO of the "Beancounter"
By the time he turned 24, Marnus was a self-made millionaire, and today this entrepreneur extraordinaire can boast that he has launched several multi-million Rand companies. For Marnus, however, making money is just as important as empowering others with the knowledge and resources to create their own successful enterprises.
Marnus is the affluent CEO of The Beancounter, an accounting firm that is making waves by disrupting the accounting industry in South Africa. He is also a host on a financial insert on the kykNET show Winslyn, and is keen to invest in business-to-business services or products, ideally with subscription models; business models with a focus on SMEs; technology companies; e-commerce; and companies with a social impact.
Daring WayTM Facilitator
Lele Mehlomakulu founded mPower People Solutions, a strategic human resources and organisational development company. She has sat on various Boards and Board Subcommittees and is passionate about the development of people in organisations. Her particular interest is women and young professionals transitioning through various periods in their careers, as well as individuals who want to come out of their shell and achieve great things. She is South Africa's first Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. Lele is a Consultant, Facilitator, Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Organisational Interventionist.
Entrepreneur, Deal maker and operator of "Khumalo.co"
A seasoned entrepreneur, deal maker and operator of growth businesses, Andile runs a family office, khumalo.co which is invested in media, marketing & communications, financial services and technology & telecommunications. Andile comes from a family of teachers and is passionate about education.
He is also the founder of I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR, a platform that supports and mentors emerging entrepreneurs. Andile is the former Managing Director of POWER 98.7 and former COO of MSG Afrika, whose subsidiaries include radio stations, a PR & events agency, and a television and content production firm.
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Dawn Nathan-Jones' career started at the age of 21 when she joined Imperial Car Rental's co-founders, Carol Scott and Maureen Jackson. Together, the three ambitious and determined women took on other car rental giants with only five cars – and plenty of passion, grit and hard work. Her ability to continuously innovate, re-invent and drive change later landed her the coveted position of CEO of the Imperial Group's Car Rental Division, which included a number of other car rental and associate businesses.
Dawn stepped down from her role as CEO at the end of 2015, after 18 years at the helm. She was instrumental in many acquisitions and mergers, as well as the strategic repositioning of the Imperial Holdings brand in 2009. A dynamic entrepreneur and accomplished businesswoman, Dawn is passionate about contributing to the economic growth of South Africa and is a vocal advocate for the empowerment of women and young entrepreneurs, her dream is to leave a legacy of social entrepreneurship with heart.
Dawn is most popularly recognised for her role as the only female 'Shark' on Mnet's Shark Tank SA, a show where entrepreneurs convince five self-made millionaires – the Sharks – to invest in their businesses.
Brand Manager of Firstwatch Whisky
Tilldan has close to a decade's experience in the marketing and advertising industry. He's spent most of that time working on liquor brands. Tilldan previously worked closely with SME's mainly in the informal market by aiding these flourishing young businesses with their marketing and advertising programmes. Tilldan is also currently the Firstwatch Whisky brand manager at Edward Snell & Co.
'I have a huge passion for young businesses, I find entrepreneurs very interesting and mostly brave individuals who believe in an idea and are resilient enough to see it through. I love businesses / ideas that can affect change in communities for the betterment of our society at large.'


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IIU investigates all serious incidents involving police officers in Manitoba, whether occurring on or off duty. The jurisdiction over police services in Manitoba includes the RCMP.
The IIU mandate ensures:
- accountability
- independence
- objectivity
- high investigative standards
- timeliness
- thoroughness
There are four main circumstances under which the IIU must be called into action where it is alleged that:
- a death of a person,
- a serious injury to a person,
- a contravention of a prescribed federal or provincial statute, or
- any other matter, for which the Civilian Director considers it in the public interest to conduct an investigation
that may have resulted from the actions of a police officer.
What you should know
The IIU does not take complaints directly from the public
Police must notify the IIU of an incident that may fall within their jurisdiction. The IIU requires police to secure the scene of the incident until an IIU investigative team arrives.
The IIU does not deal with public complaints about police conduct or performance
These complaints are handled by Manitoba's Law Enforcement Review Agency (LERA).
In 2007, Manitoba's Attorney General commissioned the Taman Inquiry, a review of investigation, prosecution and justice services provided to the families in relation to the death of Crystal Taman. The inquiry report released on October 6, 2008 included 14 recommendations (Report of the Taman Inquiry). The province announced its intention to implement all recommendations. In particular, pursuant to recommendation 3:
That the Minister of Justice give consideration to creating a provincial special investigative unit independent of all police enforcement agencies in Manitoba for the purpose of investigating any alleged criminal activity of a member of a police service
Following on this recommendation, Manitoba has created the most comprehensive investigation model in Canada to deal with serious incidents involving police, both on and off duty.


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Thermal Vibrations and Zero Point Energy¶
Scalar Vibrational
A further contribution to the internal energy of a material structure originates from the thermally-induced lattice vibrations (phonons). These are particularly significant at high temperatures, but in the context of DFT computations performed at zero temperature they are typically negligible in terms of their energetic contribution. This contribution however remains finite and positive in magnitude due to quantum residual effects. This "Zero-point Energy" 1 contribution to the internal energy of a zero-temperature solid can thus be computed separately.
The Zero-point Energy has to be computed by performing a Phonon calculation on the material under investigation using an appropriate Workflow.
It is displayed under the Results Tab of the corresponding Job in the following manner, also in units of eV.
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What is easiGlow?
The easiGlow Glow Discharge Cleaning System is a compact, easy-to-use standalone system. It's designed to modify the wettability of Carbon film on TEM grids and to clean TEM grids. It's bench mounted, straightforward to set-up with only one click required to complete a fully automated cycle.
The factory-installed program can be used for most applications where a hydrophilic film is required. This can be run immediately after installation just by selecting 'Auto Run' on the touchscreen interface. The operator can change the parameters within the factory-installed program and can create four further protocols with parameters to suit specific applications. The protocols can be stored to facilitate consistent and repeatable glow discharge results. The easiGlow is fully controlled through the touchscreen with three modes; auto, programmed and manual.
A complete system can be supplied, including the vacuum pump, or users can use an existing pumping system as long as it meets the required specifications and can fit the easiGlow vacuum port (a KF16 flange vacuum inlet).
With two independent gas ports, it is possible to create a protocol with two different gasses for the glow discharge cycle and venting the chamber when the cycle ends. The easiGlow offers high versatility and freedom to choose the best conditions for optimum results.
This simplified operation and the minimal training required makes the easiGlow particularly useful in multi-user facilities.
Why is it so useful within EM?
The Carbon support films on TEM grids tend to be hydrophobic. However, a glow discharge treatment will make a Carbon film surface negatively charged (hydrophilic), therefore allowing aqueous solutions to spread easily. In this way the whole TEM grid will be covered with sample and agglomeration will be avoided.
The easiGlow can also be used with different parameters to make the Carbon film positively charged, in case of special applications such as DNA analysis. Also, glow discharge treatment of TEM grids removes adsorbed hydrocarbons, therefore cleaning them while making them hydrophilic.
Consequently, easiGlow allows preparation of a good sample to be imaged and analysed by the electron microscope.
Could you explain how the easiGlow works?
A glow discharge is a kind of plasma. A partially ionized gas, consisting of positive or negative ions, electrons together with a large number of neutral atoms, are created inside a chamber under vacuum by applying a high potential (a high DC voltage) between two electrodes.
The easiGlow uses either air, other gas or a small quantity of liquid which under vacuum will sublimate as a source of ions. The electronics automatically control the voltage applied between the two electrodes and the polarity (which electrode is positive and which is negative) in such a way to have a stable current (mA) of discharge and to have the desired ions deposited on the Carbon film. This will give the carbon film an overall positive or negative charge.
All the parameters that characterise the type of glow discharge are software controlled by setting up the program or protocols via the touchscreen. After the Carbon film treatment is finished, a carefully controlled flow of air is released inside the specimen chamber to avoid displacing the grids inside.
How is it used?
The easiGlow is fully automated and controlled from an intuitive touch screen display. Once the grids are loaded into the vacuum chamber, the selected programme controls the vacuum pump, and once the required vacuum is created it initiates the glow discharge process. For routine grid preparation, just one button instigates the complete cycle: vacuum, glow discharge treatment and flushing.
How long does the process take?
For the most common applications, making TEM support films or grids hydrophilic, the automated process takes less than two minutes, from the time it's turned on to the end of the cycle.
What if both hydrophilic and hydrophobic treatments are required?
For labs needing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic surface treatments, a dual easiGlow configuration is available to avoid cross-contamination of glow discharge chambers. However, this will only be required when both hydrophilic and hydrophobic surface treatments are required on a regular basis. Having two stand alone easiGlow systems avoids amylamine contaminating not just the chamber but the pumping system as well. Amylamine is added to the easiGlow chamber during the cycle hydrophobic treatment.
Which Glow Discharge Methods are supported?
EasiGlow supports both hydrophilic and hydrophobic treatments with positive and negative charges, as shown in the table below:
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|Carbon-coated TEM grids
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magnesium acetate treatment)
|Nucleic acid adhesion to carbon films
|Amylamine (Pentylamine)
|Proteins, antibodies and nucleic acids
|Positively charged protein molecules, (e.g. ferritin, cytochrome c)
What applications is the easiGlow used in?
The easiGlow is used frequently in Cryo-EM and single particle analysis but also where the application requires the Carbon film on TEM grid to be hydrophilic such as analysis of emulsions.
Nucleic acids (DNA) have a negative charge, therefore will be repelled by negative ions deposited by normal glow discharging. Glow discharge with a post-treatment of magnesium acetate provides hydrophilic films with a positive charge for DNA. Alternatively glow discharge using amylamine also provides a positive charge, but with a hydrophobic film.
Where can we see the easiGlow in action?
We can arrange demos, at your premises or at Stansted, set up a fully operational system and run through the process.
Thanks Ben, that's all very interesting.
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Pavlo Klimkin hopes that the new Hungarian Ambassador to help
The new Ambassador of Hungary in Ukraine should become one of the highest-ranking diplomats in this country, the foreign Ministry state Secretary Istvan Idare.
The Ukrainian authorities will soon give the approval to the candidacy of the new Ambassador of Hungary to the country. This was stated by Minister of foreign Affairs of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin in hozhe trip to Uzhgorod, reports European Pravda on Saturday, October 13.
"It will be soon (agrément – ed.). Hungary has nominated representative of the diplomatic Department that has a relationship with Transcarpathia, and I even péter Szijjártó (foreign Minister of Hungary – ed.) said he is already actively exploring the Ukrainian. That is, with the appointment of Ambassador no questions," – said Klimkin.
He added that Ukraine has "the best Ambassador in Budapest."
"We are proud of them. I think that Hungarians should appoint such a candidate, which will help us," added the Minister.
It is noted that as the new Ambassador of Budapest in Ukraine should become one of the highest-ranking Hungarian diplomats, foreign Ministry state Secretary Istvan Idare. For its purpose, Ukraine has to agree on his nomination – to grant agrement.
We will remind, on October 4 the Ambassador of Hungary in Ukraine Erno Keskeny handed a note with the information that the Hungarian Consulate in Beregovo declared persona non grata and must leave the territory of Ukraine within 72 hours.
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Fundació Antoni Tàpies / Carrer Aragó 255 / Barcelona 08007
14 November — 13 December, 2013.
Curators: Beatriz Escudero, Sonia Fernández Pan, Rosa Lleó, Maria de Pfaff, Zaida TralleroFugue: Variations on an Exhibition presents the creative, publishing, education and research projectsselected from the 2013 call for projects at the Sala d'Art Jove. The exhibition explores the idea that any collection of work can be read through many different layers, as well as art's ability to be interpreted in multiple ways and the various forms in which the same series of pieces can be laid out. This publication continues this approach by putting forward five possible variations, viewing the exhibition as an area with a number of simultaneous vanishing lines.
In Fugue the exhibition extends beyond the exhibition space itself to take in other times and places through a series of activities. If the exhibition is an image that presents a very specific situation in a given time and place, the accompanying "off stage" activities explore and rethink the concept of an exhibition as a space that also requires another variation: on the medium itself understood a receptacle for art.
Fugue: Variations on an Exhibition marks the end of the 2013 programme at the Sala d'Art Jove. It was preceded by the project Antechamber: Notes for an Exhibition, which comprised a series of roundtables, screenings and interviews linked to the selected projects.
Fugue: Variations on an Exhibition forms part of FAQ: Zone of frequently asked questions, a project in which the Fundació Antoni Tàpies, Idensitat, Sala d'Art Jove and Hangar open up a space for dialogue through a programme of exhibitions, interventions in the public space, activities, debates and other devices combining work by a number of different artists, theorists, cultural managers and activists.
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A great way to reduce the amount of waste you produce is to try your hand at making your own DIY cleaning and beauty products.
Most shop bought cleaning and beauty products come in single use plastic packaging. If you think about your household cleaning products, you probably have several bottles on the go each month for different rooms and purposes. Are these all really necessary? The same with beauty products, do we really need 5 different moisturisers and cleansers, and do we know what they actually do?
To get a grips with DIY beauty and cleaning, I turned to Instagram for some inspiration.
I discovered @ollyollytoxinfree and found her page so informative, easy to understand and stylish to look at. I got in touch with her and she was kind enough to answer my questions.
Your insta page focus' on DIY ways to reduce plastic, waste and toxins (with great styling may I add!) What made you get interested in the topic?
When I became aware of "zero waste" it seemed like such a noble movement but too extreme and unattainable for me. So I started my IG account as a way to share simple and more accessible ways to be sustainable. I truly believe these small steps lead to bigger ones, and over time shift our perspective and seep into other facets of our lives. I still have a long way to go myself.
I have recently been looking at DIY cleaning and I'm keen to try my own. Can you give us any tips on making a good homemade all purpose cleaning formula?
DIY cleaning was my gateway into this lifestyle. These are 4 simple and effective all-purpose spray cleaners for most areas in our home:
- 1:3 parts white vinegar to water. For those who don't like the scent you can infuse vinegar with citrus peels or pine needles for 3+ weeks in a cool, dark spot. I don't recommend vinegar on natural surfaces such as stone counter tops and wood as these surfaces are porous and vinegar will erode them over time. For natural surfaces I recommend either:
- 1:2 parts hydrogen peroxide to water. Option to add few drops of your favourite essential oil such as lemon or tea tree.
- 1 tbsp castile soap to 1 cup of water
- 1 tbsp Sal Suds to 4 cups of water
I have read a lot about white vinegar as a super hero cleaning product. Does it really work?!
Regular white vinegar (5% acetic acid) is an effective cleaner and reduces most surface bacteria, which is enough for regular home cleaning. For tougher jobs use 1:1 parts vinegar to water or full strength. For those still skeptical of its effectiveness, there is "cleaning vinegar" which is 12% acetic acid. This can be found at some refill stores (in Toronto you can get it at Saponetti.ca). Alternatively, household hydrogen peroxide (3% concentration) is a fantastic cleaning agent and surface disinfectant.
An area I am struggling to reduce my plastic waste is with material cleaning. Can you recommend any non-chemical stain removers for clothes or soft furnishings?
Hydrogen peroxide is your best friend for clothing stains. Simply spray full strength on shirt collars, armpits etc. before throwing in the wash. For tougher stains make a paste with baking soda, rub onto stain and leave on for 5 minutes before laundering. Alternatively, the Sal Suds spray mentioned above works well too.
As well as homemade cleaning products you also feature DIY beauty. Can you let us know your favourite DIY beauty swap so far?
Beauty and skincare has been the toughest swap for me as there are some products I'm not willing to give up yet. The easiest beauty swap for me is shampoo/conditioner bars (I swear by Unwrapped Life). The easiest DIY beauty swap is dry shampoo. For a basic recipe, mix 1 tbsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch with roughly 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (adjust more/less to your hair colour). I posted a more "luxe" recipe on my IG but the no-frills one is good!
For someone looking to reduce their plastic waste as a whole and want to move onto making DIY products, where would you recommend they start?
For newbies, the best way to reduce plastic waste and overall footprint is to simply buy less. It's tempting at first to rush out and buy eco-friendly products (I fell for this too when I started) but using what you already have – even if it's in plastic – is always the greenest choice. Another great tip to start is never leaving the house without a reusable bag and mug/thermos, these two go a long way! For DIYs, I always recommend cleaning products first as they're easy to make and the results are so encouraging. The tub scrub listed on my IG is a great place to start.
Can you let us know any areas you are working on and recipes or swaps you are currently experimenting with?
Hard water is the bane of my existence! I'm currently tweaking my dishwasher tab recipe to include sodium per-carbonate (granulated hydrogen peroxide) to help fight hard water. Stay tuned.
Thank you so much to Pearl for talking to me and to giving a great introduction to DIY cleaning and beauty. If you likes this post, go check out my other chats posts here, where I talk to other sustainable bloggers and businesses.


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On Super Bowl Sunday, February 3, social media superstar Grey, the vegan rapper, will host Sanctuary Brewing Company's 4th annual Puppy Bowl! The festivities, benefitting Brother Wolf Animal Rescue and Sweet Bear Rescue Farm, will be at Kanuga Conference and Retreat Center, 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive, Hendersonville.
The canine competition has adoptable puppies play an incredibly cute game of rough-and-tumble football while onlookers (and potential adopters) drink craft beer and cheer them on! The halftime show will feature a musical performance by Grey, plus adoptable senior dogs. Sanctuary Brewing Company will serve brews, and locally-based plant meat makers No Evil Foods and Garlik Vegan Kitchen will serve eats. There will also be a Pop-Up Pup Photo Booth on site by Indulge Images.
In past years, Puppy Bowl was held at Sanctuary Brewing Company's downtown Hendersonville location. But for 2019 it is moving to the Kanuga Conference & Retreat Center's gymnasium to accommodate all the fans!
"We are beyond excited for the 2019 Puppy Bowl," said Sanctuary Brewing Company Co-Owner Lisa McDonald. "Grey is an incredible host, the event will be the biggest ever – and we're going to get so many puppies adopted!" This year's lineup includes Team Tuff and Team Gruff, and all players will be available for adoption from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.
Puppy Bowl tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. A $75 VIP option provides field-side seats and a T-shirt! Tickets can be purchased at http://bit.ly/PuppyBowl2019.
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Grey is one of the hottest emerging artists at the intersection between activism, urban style & hip hop. A growing Atlanta institution in his own right, Grey became one of the most talked about acts of 2016 after his Vegan Thanksgiving freestyle & music video took the internet by storm. A His superb, cerebral and soulful flow ensured that his message went global, earning him 110k new followers and nods from Russel Simmons, DL Hughley, Ellie Goulding, Unilad, Worldstar, and Baller Alert. Notching a total of 30+ million views, he was catapulted from local stardom to the global stage.
Sweet Bear Rescue Farm is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Sanctuary Brewing Company owners Lisa McDonald and Joe Dinan. The farm is home to nearly 40 animals with amazing stories including George the turkey; best friends Ollie the pot-bellied pig and goats Maggie and Shadow; and numerous other furry/feathered inhabitants.
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, located in Asheville, NC, was founded in 2007 to provide the resources and life-saving programs to help build No-Kill communities. As a grassroots organization, Brother Wolf believes strongly in community engagement and making it easy to adopt, volunteer and become involved in its No-Kill mission. BWAR's No-Kill Community Development Initiative is currently working with four chapters to implement life-saving programs and build their own No-Kill communities. Brother Wolf broke ground in 2017 at its Sanctuary location 25 minutes from Asheville. The Sanctuary will be a place for people and animals to heal, as well as focus on working towards the vision of Uncompromised Compassion for all animals.
Sanctuary Brewing Company, located in the heart of downtown Hendersonville, is known for its amazing craft beers and unabashed dedication to human and non-human advocacy. Each night, the brewery serves up a rotating list of award-winning handcrafted beers of all styles and imaginings. In addition, Sanctuary Brewing Company has raised thousands of dollars for charitable causes since its opening in 2015. They offer a monthly community day (Help4Hendo) where they give out free haircuts and a hot meal, and they have a Kindness Wall just outside the main entrance that is stocked with essentials bags for the local population in need. Recently featured in Our State, AAA and Paste magazines, Sanctuary has garnered the attention of big names like comedian Ricky Gervais, racecar driver Leilani Munter, and filmmaker Kip Anderson.
Kanuga is a 1,400-acre non-profit conference, retreat and camp center in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Hendersonville, NC. For more information, visit www.kanuga.org or call (828) 692-9136.


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The state Department of Education notified the Fairless district that it has achieved Purple Star status for the way it honors veterans.
Tuesday meeting
KEY ACTION Learned the Fairless Local School District was named a 2019 Purple Star School.
DISCUSSION Superintendent Broc Bidlack told the board a letter was received from the Department of Education designating the district as a Purple Star School. Bidlack said the district is proud to recognize the veterans and what they have sacrificed for the country. Recently a monitor was placed outside the high school gym that includes Fairless High graduates from 1961 to the present who have served or are serving in the military. It is a state-of-the-art digital computer-controlled system. Currently there are over 14 slides of military personnel. More can be added. Bidlack said the district will receive a banner to display at the high school.
Granted one-year supplemental contracts to Marla Terrell, head volleyball coach; and Jeremy Ady, head boys basketball coach and a one-year certified teaching contract for health and physical education. Ady has been head boys basketball coach at Coshocton High for the past four years.
Approved three-year administrative contracts, beginning with the 2019-20 school year to Michael Hearn, curriculum director; Julie Miller, food service director; Ryan Murphy Special Education director.; and Larry Chambliss, high school principal.
Passed a resolution to advertise through the Stark County Schools' Council of Governments Cooperative to advertise and receive bids for the purchase of a 72-passenger transit school bus.
Granted one-year supplemental contracts to non-teacher and or non-district teachers as coaches or supervisors as follows; Kyle Huss, head wrestling; James Jennings, head boys golf; Jordan Mast, head girls soccer; Eric Garver, head boys soccer and Denise Meredith, student council advisor.
Approved the purchase of new Language Arts curriculum for kindergarten through Fifth grades at a cost not to exceed $141,866.
Gave approval for summer school to be held June 10 to 28.
Approved a five-year forecast to be submitted to the Ohio Department of Education prior to May 31.
Entered into an agreement with Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital for athletic trainer services commencing Aug. 1 through July 31, 2020 at a cost of $19,800.
Approved a one-year contract with the Stark County Health Department for nursing services at a rate of $38 per hour for 25 hours a week, up to a maximum of 975 hours for the school year, not to exceed $37,050.
Passed a resolution authorizing 2019-20 membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
The district has four Eagle Scouts in the senior class, Benjamin Bravis, Rodney Tusing, Jr.; Kaycee Jewell and Mitchell Glasgow, four senior collegiate athletes, Jacky Laney, Ella Pumneo, Wyhatt Hershberger and Madison Reese; Lorenzo Chambliss, Zachary Chambliss, and Bryson Krier are enlisting in the military, and Erycka Byer, hometown model. The top-20 seniors also were recognized.
UP NEXT Meets at 6:15 p.m. June 18 at 11885 Navarre Rd; the board will consider hiring a retiree.


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Episode 62: Cheap vs. Expensive Sliders
Griffin buys an $820 Kessler Stealth slider, compares it to a $249 carbon fiber slider by Benro. Plus, your questions about SD card speeds, how to record two mono audio tracks, and whether to shoot your documentary in 4K or 1080.
Items I purchased today:
Kessler CineSlider crank handle—can you believe this costs $50?!
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The Masters officially begins tomorrow, and everyone's favorite tabloid darling Tiger Woods is set to tee off in the second to the last pairing, obviously for prime TV exposure. Do you think he'll even make the cut? After seeing him talk to the press on Monday I'm unsure. He seems to have lost the swagger that made him a God amongst men.
Mojo-less Tiger aside, who do you think will win? Could it be time for Phil "The choke monster" Mickelson, maybe Jim "How the hell does someone swing like that?" Furyk, or how about Angel "My name is pronounced Unghell" Cabrera? Either way it feels great to actually care about golf again. This should be one of the more exciting Masters in quite some time.
I feel Tiger HAS to make the cut. If he doesn't even more of his super powers will be sucked away by the media. The anti-Tiger camps will attack like none other, and profess he's lost his gifts due to his humping extravaganza.
Although, if he does make the cut and happens to compete on Sunday for the green jacket, I feel he'll earn a free pass for his transgressions quicker than Lindsey Lohan can snort a line of coke. How do you feel on the subject? Check out the link below to see what the 'experts' think about it.
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A career in instructional design demands one to be a life long learner, tinkerer, and troubleshooter. In both my professional and academic experience, I have learned to fearlessly pursue new technologies. This mindset has allowed me to accrue a growing list of applications and skills that give me the confidence to tackle any instructional design challenge that comes my way.
Click on the plus icons in the above images to learn more about my work at each company.
Skills used at the Colorado Department of Education:
- Video Annotation
- Storyboarding
- Creating engaging visuals
- Articulate Storyline 2
- Turning Youtube videos into interactive online modules
Skills used at the University of Colorado Denver:
- Course Evaluation
- Faculty Coaching
- Edtech Course Supplementation
- Canvas LMS Maintenance
Skills used at Project C.U.R.E:
- Task Analysis
- Style Guide Creation
- Template Building & Maintenance
- Operations Manual Creation
- LMS Maintenance
Skills used at The Breakaway Group/A Xerox Company:
- ADDIE Process
- Task Analysis
- Adobe Captivate 7
- Software Simulations*
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SAG to investigate Michelle Williams–Mark Wahlberg pay disparity on All the Money in the World reshoot
Los Angeles: SAG-AFTRA has stepped in to explore the pay disparity between All the Money in the World actors Michelle Williams and Mark Wahlberg on the re-shoots of the Ridley Scott film.
The development comes after a report, originally published by The Washington Post, and later by USA Today, claims Wahlberg earned $1.5 million, while Williams made less than $1,000.
According to Variety, a spokesperson for SAG-AFTRA, which is the union representing both the actors, said that the organisation is looking at the circumstances of the pay disparity.
"We are unambiguously in favor of pay equity between men and women in this industry and support every action to move in this direction.
"At the same time, performers at this level negotiate their above-scale rates through their agents," a SAG-AFTRA representative said.
The film made the headlines last year when Scott decided to reshoot Kevin Spacey's scenes following allegations of sexual harassment against the actor.
Christopher Plummer was roped in to replace Spacey and the veteran actor reshot the scenes barely six weeks before the film's scheduled release.
Scott told USA Today in December that "everyone did it for nothing".
The report about the glaring pay disparity has gone viral on social media and invited criticism by many celebrities, such as Jessica Chastain, Mia Farrow and Judd Apatow.
All the Money in the World is based on the real-life kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and his mother Gail (Williams) attempt to convince his billionaire grandfather (Plummer) to pay the ransom. Getty Sr famously negotiated the ransom.
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Near Milner in Lamar County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Confederate Cemetery
At the time this marker was erected the graves were marked with plain rocks for head and foot stones, but the Willie Hunt Smith Chapter No. 49 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy had undertaken to identify and mark each grave.
Erected 1955 by Georgia Historic Commission. (Marker Number 085-5.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Georgia Historical Society/Commission, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy marker series.
Location. 33° 7.082′ N, 84° 10.635′ W. Marker is near Milner, Georgia, in Lamar County. Marker is on Lawrence Road 0 miles south of Liberty Hill Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milner GA 30257, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Confederate Hospital (approx. Federals at Barnesville (approx. 3.9 miles away); Gachet Home (approx. 4.3 miles away); a different marker also named Confederate Hospital (approx. 4½ miles away); Confederate Hospitals (approx. 4.6 miles away); Lamar County (approx. 4.7 miles away); Barnesville Blues (approx. 4.7 miles away); Roosevelt's Barnesville Speech (approx. 5 miles away).
Categories. • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil •
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on December 27, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,115 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 27, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 9, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.


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Food nerds, rejoice. Aesop's fable has been given a very modern-day interpretation.
For those who have been unsuccessfully trying to master the art of scrambling eggs inside their own shells (and ruining T-shirts and nylons in the process), the wait for a smart gadget to ease the process has finally ended. Cue the Rocky theme song, please. We give you the Golden Goose, which you can see in action in the video, above.
The hand-powered appliance harnesses centrifugal force to blend the yolk and egg white together. All it takes is around 10 to 15 handle pulls and voila: You have a scrambled egg in less than 20 seconds.
As scrambled egg fans, we love that it means one less bowl and whisk to wash. Just crack your "goosed" eggs into the pan and cook away. For yolk haters, this device eliminates the need to hatch another creative strategy for getting around that golden orb. The pre-blending means all you need to do is enjoy the creamy, yellow-hued egg just the way you like it — boiled, fried or scrambled.
Other creative uses for the Goose are not limited to: using it during playtime (it is modeled on a Victorian spinning toy), getting the kids to help with meal prep (albeit slyly), using it as a conversation-starter (especially when you need to distract your mother-in-law when she starts talking about her cats…again) and pranking dinner guests. Who wouldn't be freaked out by yolk-less eggs, right?
Do you want your very own Golden Goose? You're in luck, they're now available on Amazon. (Christmas is just around the corner, folks.)
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Hello, I'm a high school junior taking IB physics HL, math HL, chemistry HL, Business HL, English SL and Korean SL. I want to study biomedical engineering in university so I chose to do double science. Logically, I would have to choose biology and physics, but my school is pretty small and they didn't offer physics and biology together. The only combinations were physics-chemistry or biology-chemistry. I thought physics would be more useful for me since I wish to study more of a mechanical engineering side of biomedical engineering, but I'm worried that I might have a disadvantage just by the fact that I didn't take biology. Can anybody tell me whether or not that could affect my admission? Also, would there be a way to indicate in my college application that I wasn't able to take biology just because of my school policy? Thanks
EE in solar panelsI asked a similar question previously but I'm asking again about something slightly different. I'm writing my EE in physics, and my research question is "how does wavelength of light affect the energy output of a photovoltaic cell?" I'm planning to use different lightbulbs which have different wavelengths to find out how the wavelength affect the voltage (or current) of the solar panel. Some example of those lights are: incandescent bulb, fluorescent bulb, LED light, sunlight and UV light. Since I'm not very confident in physics, can any physics genius tell me whether this is a worthy experiment? What if the wavelength doesn't affect the voltage (or current)? I really need your advice!!!
Doing SL subject for EE
crycry replied to Nicholas's topic in Extended EssayI'm taking physics, chemistry, and math HL and recently started to do my EE in physics. Although I'm not planning to write my EE in any of my SL subjects, if you are thinking of pursuing a science major, it's probably better to do a science EE. I personally want to major in engineering, so I thought writing an EE in physics would be a great practice before I actually get into university. Looking at your HL subject choices, you might also be thinking of pursuing a science major. If that's the case, I recommend trying one of the science subjects. This is just my opinion, so if you still really enjoy your SL econ, you can just go for an econ EE! Good luck
Thank you very much for helping me. That website actually helped me to understand the concept! In addition to the website, I found this useful pages in one of the physics textbooks my teacher had.
Yeah, I also looked at that equation, but I don't know how to use that equation when I only know the pressure, height, density, and gravitational field strength. I currently don't know the velocity and what that "constant" is. Is there a way to work around this? I'm desperate for help!!
Relationship between water pressure and velocityI did a practical on radial hydraulic jumps and I need to explain the theory behind it. I know how to calculate the pressure using pressure=phg formula but I don't know how to relate the water pressure and the velocity of water. I searched for some equations but they are way to complicated and I don't understand which one to use since they seem irrelevant to my situation. Could you please tell me an equation that simply relates the water pressure and its velocity? Also mention what each variable in the equation refers to. Thanks
Favorite IB Physics HL Option from the New Syllabus?
crycry replied to IndianTrump3688's topic in PhysicsI recommend relativity because my teacher said the exam questions are very repetitive so you just need to memorize the answers!!
IA Physics SL Help
crycry replied to little_wolf's topic in PhysicsHi, I'm junior but I already started do my practice IA. My IA topic is looking at the relationship between the diameter of hydraulic jump and the pressure of water. To elaborate, hydraulic jump is the circle you can see on the surface of the sink when you open the tap water. If the pressure of water increases, the diameter of the circle also increases. I'm using a burette to drip the water and I measured the diameter of the hydraulic jump when the water left in the burette was 50mL, 40mL, 30mL, 20mL, 10mL. Hope it helps!
Experiment on Solar PanelsHello, I'm a physics student and I'm writing my EE in physics. My research question is "how does wavelength of light affect the energy output of a photovoltaic cell?" I will be comparing different types of lights such as incandescent light, fluorescent light, sunlight, and LED light. I bought a small 1W solar panel and now I need to find some ways to control the experiment. My biggest concern is controlling the intensity of all light sources. I believe since my independent variables are wavelengths of different types of light, I should keep the intensity same right? For example, I can't have one tiny LED light and 1 240V incandescent light because they produce different amount of light that will be used by the solar panel. Is there a way I could figure out the intensity of each light? Or is the intensity irrelevant in my experiment? I have no idea. I would greatly appreciate if you can give me some advise as to what I could try. Thank you
Ideas for a creativity & service project
crycry posted a topic in Creativity, Action, ServiceI'm in my first year in DP and I'm struggling with my CAS. Even though I am a part of NHS (National Honor Society), I cannot think of a single feasible idea for my project. I have some hours for Activity portion of CAS, but I need a project for Creativity and Service. I would like to initiate a project it in our school rather than participating in activities organized by external organizations. Do you guys have any ideas for a good CAS project?


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Children's charity NCH has appointed Alison Braybrooks and promoted
Chris Askew to the roles of joint corporate fundraising managers.
Braybrooks joins from charity Macmillan Cancer Relief where she was
sponsorship development manager. Askew has been promoted from his role
as fundraising manager. The two replace Jonathan Andrews who has left to
join technology PR agency Kaizo as an account director. This week he
returned to the UK after taking part in a charity bike ride in Laos to
raise cash for NCH. Last year the NCH raised pounds 3m and dealt with
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A DNA 'barcode blitz': rapid digitization and sequencing of a natural history collection.
PLoS ONE. 2013;8(7):e68535 DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0068535
Journal Title: PLoS ONE
ISSN: 1932-6203 (Online)
Publisher: Public Library of Science (PLoS)
LCC Subject Category: Medicine | Science
Country of publisher: United States
Language of fulltext: English
Full-text formats available: PDF, HTML, XML
Paul D N Hebert
Jeremy R Dewaard
Evgeny V Zakharov
Sean W J Prosser
Jayme E Sones
Jaclyn T A McKeown
Beth Mantle
John La Salle
Time From Submission to Publication: 24 weeks
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DNA barcoding protocols require the linkage of each sequence record to a voucher specimen that has, whenever possible, been authoritatively identified. Natural history collections would seem an ideal resource for barcode library construction, but they have never seen large-scale analysis because of concerns linked to DNA degradation. The present study examines the strength of this barrier, carrying out a comprehensive analysis of moth and butterfly (Lepidoptera) species in the Australian National Insect Collection. Protocols were developed that enabled tissue samples, specimen data, and images to be assembled rapidly. Using these methods, a five-person team processed 41,650 specimens representing 12,699 species in 14 weeks. Subsequent molecular analysis took about six months, reflecting the need for multiple rounds of PCR as sequence recovery was impacted by age, body size, and collection protocols. Despite these variables and the fact that specimens averaged 30.4 years old, barcode records were obtained from 86% of the species. In fact, one or more barcode compliant sequences (>487 bp) were recovered from virtually all species represented by five or more individuals, even when the youngest was 50 years old. By assembling specimen images, distributional data, and DNA barcode sequences on a web-accessible informatics platform, this study has greatly advanced accessibility to information on thousands of species. Moreover, much of the specimen data became publically accessible within days of its acquisition, while most sequence results saw release within three months. As such, this study reveals the speed with which DNA barcode workflows can mobilize biodiversity data, often providing the first web-accessible information for a species. These results further suggest that existing collections can enable the rapid development of a comprehensive DNA barcode library for the most diverse compartment of terrestrial biodiversity - insects.


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Last Days of Shoreditch
We were asked by the new club Dorma to consult and then install a new Audio Visual solution in their club space on Whiteladies Road, Bristol.
After an initial consultation and feasibility study of their requirements, we advised to supply a Martin Audio sound system and a range of architectural and intelligent lighting.
The sound system consisted of Martin Audio AQ15/12/10/8 series of mid-top speakers, with Martin 218 bins hidden into the walls, to give bass-weight to the dance floor. We drove the system using Martin Audio amplifiers.
The lighting was a range of Chauvet and Martin units. The Chauvet Illumipod Logic Tri-1's were used throughout the club with a wifi based control system to allow different colour fades, or specific colours in the bar / VIP / seating areas, but could also be programmed to work on sound/light mode when the club got vibing.
Intimidator spots, barrels and Colorado Battens added to finish the effect. We programmed hundreds of presets so that the owners could control the lighting themselves without the need for an engineer.
Overall, a great project with outstanding results.