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Northwestern settles cancer research fraud claim
Federal prosecutors in Chicago have announced Northwestern University has agreed to pay nearly $3 million to settle a whistleblower's lawsuit involving alleged cancer research fraud.
The lawsuit claimed the university allowed researcher Dr. Charles L. Bennett to submit false claims under research grants from the National Institutes of Health.
Bennett allegedly billed expenses for family trips, meals and hotels for himself and friends. He also allegedly billed consulting fees for unqualified friends and relatives, including his brother and cousin.
Bennett is a former researcher and doctor at the university's Lurie Comprehensive Center for Cancer. The allegations arise from a civil lawsuit filed by a former employee of the cancer center.
The U.S. attorney's office says Northwestern cooperated during the investigation and doesn't admit liability in the settlement.


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World Fantasy Award and Nebula Award winning author James Morrow and Morrow superfan Andrew Wollman join Jen to talk about Morrow's body of work. From his first books in the science fiction genre to his latest book, the historical fiction novel Galapagos Regained, Jim's passion for telling stories over the years seems to have been rivaled only by his passion for ideological discourse. He shares this love for entertaining along with his Nontological Proof as he discusses his works and career.Read More »
Episode 105: A Talk with James Morrow
Episode 104: Webcomics
Webcomic enthusiast Jake Goldman and webcomic artist John McNamee join Jen this week to discuss (what else?) webcomics! From narrative to gag a day, highly stylized to stick figures, strips that span decades to limited seasonal arcs, webcomics are now popular enough that readers are spoiled for choice even on a niche level. Jake, John, and Jen share some of their favorites, as well as what they think differentiates comics on the web from other types of comics when it comes to content, style, and the challenges the artists face making them.Read More »
Episode 103: Broken Monsters
It wouldn't be Halloween at PrePopCulture without Dickie Copeland here to read a spooky book, and this year she and Jen tackled a doozy. Broken Monsters by Lauren Beukes folds together the gritty realism of an urban crime tale with haunting supernatural elements and a hefty helping of amazing characters. Naturally this makes Dickie decide what she wants to be done with her body when she dies. Happy Halloween!Read More »
Episode 102: Dungeons & Dragons
Like many of her nerdy friends, Jen spent her teen years playing Dungeons & Dragons. And while it faded out of her life after college, her love for the classic roleplaying game never waned. With the recent release of 5th edition giving her a good excuse to jump back into an old pastime, Jen's joined by Alex Berg, Dave Christenson, and James Mulholland to try out the new edition, and examine what role D&D has played in their lives.Read More »
Inside The Modern Millennial
When I arrived at The Modern Millennial, Moses lowered keys to me from the fourth floor fire escape. I walked up to his loft and entered the exhibit. These are some of the first things you encounter when entering.
Some of the pieces are static.
While others are interactive.
The longer I was there, the more it felt like I was experiencing something private and personal. It was one of the most memorable experiences I've had with art.Read More »
Episode 101: The Modern Millennial
In a loft in downtown Los Angeles, artist Moses Storm is currently exhibiting The Modern Millennial, a hybrid between performance art and interactive theater. Displaying his work at and living in the loft full-time, Moses is presenting an uncensored look at the modern-day millennial by giving visitors unfettered access to every aspect of his life. Intrigued by the project from the time Moses first launched his Kickstarter campaign to fund it, Jen goes to see the exhibit and talk with Moses about the piece now that it's open to the public.Read More »
Episode 100: The Magicians Trilogy, with Lev Grossman
Time magazine book critic and New York Times Bestselling author Lev Grossman joins Jen to talk about his Magicians trilogy. The final installment of the series, The Magician's Land, hit number one on the New York Times Bestseller list this month, and Lev chats with Jen about wrapping up the trilogy, where the idea for the series first came from, bringing realism to the depiction of fantastical worlds and the use of magic, the forthcoming TV adaptation, and much more. Be warned there are some mild spoilers if you haven't finished the trilogy!Read More »
Episode 99: Two Year Anniversary!
Want to celebrate two years of PrePopCulture with updates on topics from previous episodes and unaired clips? Great! That's exactly what Jen has for you.Read More »
Episode 98: Weird Al
Andrew Wollman joins Jen to talk about everybody's favorite parody artist, Weird Al. On Billboard's charts at number one for the first time, Weird Al's latest album Mandatory Fun has gone over like gangbusters with comedy nerds as of late. But lifelong fan Andrew also chats about the original content and more offbeat work Weird Al's done over the years, and enlightens Jen about some of the source material getting parodied. Did everyone but her know what Blurred Lines is about?!Read More »
Episode 97: To Read or Not to Read – Game of Thrones
97: To Read or Not to Read – Game of Thrones
Jason Greene joins Jen to discuss whether someone who's watching Game of Thrones but hasn't yet read it should delve into the books or just stick with the show alone. As an avid fan of the books, Jason has a lot of reasons why the books are superior, but will they be enough to overcome Jen's fear that she'll love the show less if she takes his advice and cracks into the books? For two people who often give the same reasons for loving the same characters, it's definitely strange that they see each others' experience with the story as so different.Read More »

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One Big Bottle: Baird / Ishii / Stone Collaboration Japanese Green Tea IPA
The brews we're sipping, one by one.
Editor's Note: So many beers, so little time. One Big Bottle spotlights the brews we're sipping, one by one.
The initial aromatic burst of ripe mango aside, this collaboration IPA isn't a typical citrus-and-resin West Coast hop bomb. Instead, there's a pungent layering of spicy and herbal hops. The slightly sweet, vegetal quality of the Sencha tea added during dry-hopping gives complexity and becomes more prominent as the beer warms a bit. Sorachi Ace hops add bright lemongrass to round out the mix.
This hazy gold beer is big—its 9.2% ABV and 70 IBUs push it well into double IPA territory, but it's not sticky or thick. The tannins of the tea enhance the beer's dryness and linger on the tongue.
Stone Brewing Co. created this with Guam's Ishii Brewing Co. and Japan's Baird Brewing Co., and proceeds benefit the Japanese Red Cross Society and their efforts to rebuild Japan in the wake of the tsunami and earthquake that ravaged the country earlier this year. Lend a hand and drink it fresh.
Disclosure: Sample provided for review.
About the Author: Jonathan Moxey is a Harlem-based homebrewer and BJCP beer judge. He hosts private beer tastings for Tapped Craft Beer Events.
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In a static and slow-moving economy, it is pretty easy to see the few sectors that have attained velocity. Retirement advice, along with prescription drugs and geriatric care are among them, and demographic trends should ensure a couple of good decades, at least, for those serving America's aging population. It is noteworthy that in our cover story ("Exploring Independence"), which looks at five niche areas that advisors have been able to hone by developing independent practices, each specialization is in some way connected to retirees.
Advisors catering to this segment, or hoping to, will therefore want to know that the publication of this latest issue of Research coincides with the launch of an important new book for retirement advisors — Moshe Milevsky's The 7 Most Important Equations for Your Retirement: The Fascinating People and Ideas Behind Planning Your Retirement Income. We have had the distinct privilege of previewing Milevsky's work in this and the five previous issues of Research. This month's article on Solomon Huebner ("What Is Your Financial Legacy — Today?") is the final installment. But these heavily edited excerpts, reducing 7,000-word chapters to some 1,200 words, have of necessity omitted the gentle guidance for advisors in how to apply crucially important ideas about retirement in their practices.
Milevsky's 7 Equations is 224 pages short, but it helps advisors stand tall. That is because, by deepening an advisor's knowledge of the key concepts in retirement income planning, client-facing advisors can become more articulate exponents of their profession, with the enhanced credibility and business opportunities that that entails.
The 18th-century German philosopher Immanuel Kant wrote that "concepts without percepts [meaning things that are seen and observed] are empty; percepts without concepts are blind."
Financial advisors, who deal with the practical concerns of clients on a daily basis, function in the world of perception and experience. But far too many are flying blind because they lack adequate training in concepts. What exactly is a present value for a future stream of income, and why does it matter? What is a mortality table and why is it useful even though we can never know the date of our death?
And there is no better way to learn concepts than with a guide like Milevsky who is gifted in the art of communicating them clearly.
Financial advisors with established practices are fortunate. There are plenty of quants out there, knowledgeable about concepts, but void of practical experience. Advisors have already done the hard part of forging relationships with clients. They are only a small step away from attaining the clarity of vision needed to become experts in the burgeoning field of retirement finance.


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They would also have been the most versatile of Garrie's racing cars as well.
Numerous examples would have graced the pointy ends of Australian Domestic Grids in late sixties into early seventies.
Not to mention Singapore GP success.
Let's celebrate the 600 with some period shots. I'll be able to put up quite a few of Garrie's personal cars, having plenty of the one
that would later be the Uerbergang car.
It would be great to see all the early owners behind the wheel of their various steeds.
Quincey, Woelders, McCormack, Iriawan, Ramsay and Walker spring to mind.
To start off here's "the one" that did indeed start it all off. 6801, in it's initial build phase, being attended upon by one of Garrie's very able lieutenants, Bob Mills.
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Attorney accuses district officials of "stonewalling"
Steve Watson
Jan 23, 2013
A school that suspended a five-year-old girl for "threatening" class mates with a Hello Kitty bubble gun will not back down on the issue, refusing to retract a statement describing the girl's actions as "terroristic".
As we reported last week, the incident occurred on January 10th, when the girl, whose identity is being protected, declared she was going to shoot other children, and then herself with a pink toy gun that fires bubbles composed of a harmless soap solution.
School officials reportedly categorized the incident as a "terroristic threat," and labeled the girl's actions a "threat to harm others."
Superintendent Bernard Stellar of Mount Carmel school at first suspended the girl for ten days, before reducing the punishment to two days. All this came after an interrogation that lasted several hours, at which the girl's parents were not present, according to their lawyer, Robin Ficker.
This week, Ficker has told local reporters that the school has refused to budge on the issue.
"I don't understand why the school district doesn't put this all behind them," Ficker said. "Admit you made a mistake, apologize to the family and expunge these labels from her record. Do they really still think she's a threat to others? Their own psychologist said she isn't."
Ficker says that the offending "threat" that was overheard by an adult was something along the lines of "I'm gonna shoot you, you can shoot me and we can all play together."
The Superintendent also released a statement on the ongoing affair, which read:
"The Mount Carmel Area School District has been criticized for the handling of an incident that occurred recently. Although by law we cannot officially comment on the specifics of the incident involving the students, we are confident that much of the information supplied to the media may not be consistent with the facts in this matter. The Mount Carmel Area School District has investigated the issue and will continue to do so."
"When given the opportunity in the appropriate forum, we look forward to presenting information that will portray our school district in a more positive light." the Superintendent's statement also read, adding that the school values "the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical wellbeing of each child."
Robin Ficker said that the school district is "stonewalling" on the facts.
"Are they really trying to argue that this little 5-year-old girl understood the implications of the words she was saying? Look, the bottom line is they are in error and they need to admit it."
Ficker will meet with the district's legal advisor on january 30th.
"I'm looking for nothing less than a complete expunging of all this from that girl's permanent school records," he said. "She has been branded a troubled person. But she was suspended for the words she was saying. She had no gun. She had a bubble-making machine."
As we have noted, this is far from an isolated incident, and represents one of many knee jerk reactions in the wake of the recent shootings that have been subject to a mass media frenzy.
This week, a South Philadelphia elementary student was searched in front of classmates and threatened with arrest after she mistakenly brought a "paper gun" to school.
Earlier this month a 6-year-old boy was suspended from his elementary school in Maryland for making a gun gesture with his hand and saying "pow".
Days later another two 6-year-olds in Maryland were suspended for pointing their fingers into gun shapes while playing "cops and robbers" with each other.
In Oklahoma, a five-year-old boy was also recently suspended for making a gun gesture with his hand.
A 13-year-old Middle School seventh grade student in Pennsylvania was also suspended for the same hand gesture.
Steve Watson is the London based writer and editor for Alex Jones' Infowars.com, and Prisonplanet.com. He has a Masters Degree in International Relations from the School of Politics at The University of Nottingham, and a Bachelor Of Arts Degree in Literature and Creative Writing from Nottingham Trent University.
This article was posted: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 10:42 am
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In Salesforce, Cloning is the process of creating records with the same details. Salesforce provides the out-of-box feature to clone object records. It's a way to create a record with similar data and save your precious time. Now I am coming to the point, if some one say's that they want to clone account with opportunity then you will first think about apex Trigger but no there are other ways this.e Visual Workflow. In this article I will demonstrate how efficiently you develop a deep clone feature for your org.
Business Use Case
Business users at Universal Containers want a way to clone account with opportunity (Only closed won) and set Close date on the new opportunity to today plus 15days. They have only one closed -won opportunity on each account.
Solution for the above business requirement
I took above example only for demo purpose. It may possible your organization maintaining accounts in different ways as mentioned in above business use case. In this blog I will use Visual workflow to solve above business requirement. First of all list down all fields that required to create an account and opportunity, for me to create an account and opportunity it's required below fields it may vary based upon the custom validation rule
|Close Date
|Account Name
To develop add functionality follow the below instructions
- Click on Name | Setup | App Setup | Create | Workflows & Approvals | Flows
- Click on New Flow, it will open flow canvas for you
- First create a variable with name AccountID to pass account ID, create variable for all fields as shown in below screenshot. In CloseDate variable set default value is {!$Flow.CurrentDate} it means today's date
- Drag and drop a Record Lookup ( Give the name Account Clone) on the window, to save account field values in variables that you created, as shown in below screenshot
- Likewise drag and drop another Record Lookup ( Give the name Opp Clone) on the window, to save opportunity field values in variables as shown in below screenshot
- The next task is increment CloseDate variable by 15days, to do this drag and drop an Assignment (Give the name Increment date by 15 days) on the window, and add 15 days as shown in below screenshot
- Now we will create account record first, to do this drag and drop another Record Create ( Give the name Create new account) on the window, pass the variable values in the fields and store new account id in a variable in my case it's NewAccountID as shown in below screenshot
- Final steps create opportunity record. to do this drag and drop another Record Create ( Give the name Create opp) on the window, pass the variable values in the fields. In the AccountId field pass the newly created account id i.e. NewAccountID and select Stage as per your choice, as shown in below screenshot
Finally our flow will look like below screen shot
Save the flow and close the canvas.
It's time to test this feature
To test this feature you have to create a button on Opportunity to invoke this flow, to do that follow the below instruction
1) Click on Name | Setup | App Setup | Create | Workflow & Approvals | Flow
2) Click on your flow name and go to the detail page and copy URL link
3) Now create a detail page button on Account object and pass Account id to variable AccountID , same as below screen shot
4) Now go to account record that has one opportunity with status "Closed won" and click on the custom button that you created on the last step and see the magic.
Note: – In this demo, I used only a few fields but you can take as many as fields you want but you have to maintain a same number of variables in the flow. You can also add check what happen when the account does not contain any opportunity.


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June 24, 2019
Live @ Wizard World Philly! ft. Dark Phoenix Saga
As X-Men films gaze further and further into their fuzzy blue navels, the original comics remain cult classics. Does Jean Grey's original rise to power in the Dark Phoenix Saga surpass the recent film and comics, or is it a hot mess? Relive a legendary X-Men run with authors Jon and Melissa Matos, as well as "Sound of Silence" by way of Disturbed, multiplied by Melissa's Phoenix-infused lyrics in our first Siren Song segment. Enjoy this action-packed episode, recorded live at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con 2019!
June 17, 2019
Godzilla: King of the Kaiju
Mon-Stars were around long before Space Jam. Giant blobs and fifty foot women towered above the audience in glorious 35 millimeter monochrome, but in 1956, the king of the monsters was anointed. Godzilla was born, and now he's back, but do authors Jon and Melissa Matos care about the kaiju renaissance? And why do some beasts bore us, while others break the mold? Check out Games My Mom Found!
June 10, 2019
INKLINGS MONTH: "On Fairy-Stories" Essay Talk
Jon and Melissa Matos discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's defense of fairytales. Decades before D&D and Game of Thrones, the fantasy genre was limited to children's books and ancient history. In the last episode of INKLINGS MONTH, join our discussion on modern mythology. What is your favorite fantasy story? Hit us up @UnboxingStory with your picks!
May 28, 2019
INKLINGS MONTH: C.S. Lewis ft. Matt Crotts
The classics captured Lewis and Matt Crotts much in the same way. Host Jon Matos met Matt, an illustrious illustrator, through his comic book, Kyrie: an Indiana Jones-style adventure set in the 3rd century. Hear the comic creator and history buff baffle Jon with his know-how of Lewis' medieval imagery and iconography.
May 20, 2019
INKLINGS MONTH: Surprised by Shadowlands (1993)
Lewis was a man of many words, but only one woman made him speechless. Learn the love story that tested Lewis' "refining fire & brimstone" theology. Melissa and Jon Matos react to another tragic romance, and review how actors Debra Winger and Anthony Hopkins, (with a little help from Richard Attenborough,) honored the broken beauty of this late love story.
May 20, 2019
INKLINGS MONTH: Tolkien (2019)
How do you solve a problem like Tolkien? The young poet and artist grew up an isolated orphan, but longed to share his love of language with the world. Melissa and Jon Matos review Tolkien (2019), a biopic about love, fellowship and the fantasy that makes reality more meaningful.
May 13, 2019
INKLINGS MONTH: J. R. R. Tolkien & Modern Fantasy
Seventy years ago, if you walked into the right bar in Oxford, England, you might have heard J.R.R. Tolkien reading an epic poem, about dwarves searching for lost gold, a love beset by evil times, or a great Ring of Power that conquers men's hearts. Maybe you'd scoff at it, and join the likes of C.S. Lewis in yelling out "nay," if just for a laugh. You have joined a meeting of the Inklings, a group that included Lewis, and other writers, like Owen Barfield, J. A. W. Bennett, and more. Tolkien stands out as a titan in the group: a writer whose created stories within stories, languages and cultures, and brought history to life through age-old symbols, creatures, and epic poetry. INKLINGS MONTH is our celebration of this historic writing group, and the legends they created that would influence a generation of readers, writers, and storytellers in every medium. Tell us your favorite Tolkien tome, tale, or trope on Facebook or Twitter! Inklings Month is about connecting with fans like you. And don't forget to join as on Melissa's YouTube channel, Momtoast, for our discussion of "On Fairy Stories."
May 6, 2019
The End of an Era ft. Avengers: Endgame
The sun sets on a decade of dynamite entertainment, with the definition of blockbuster bliss. Melissa and Jon revisit the start of their superhero fandoms and review the latest chapter in the Marvel saga, Avengers: Endgame. Maybe you'll laugh, maybe you'll cry, or maybe you'll roll your eyes: but you will feel something. Commemorate this moment with us by sharing your thoughts with us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/unboxingstory) or Facebook (http://facebook.com/unboxingstory)
April 29, 2019
Poetic Justice: Lawrence of Arabia
If brownface could kill, would it murder your movie-watching experience? Melissa and Jon stumble upon a problematic piece of history watching 'Lawrence of Arabia.' The overlong epic's 3 hour and 45 minute run-time led them to read Ray Bradbury's short story, "Sun and Shadow," and opened a broader discussion of the pitfalls and pathos of writing fish out of water fiction.
April 22, 2019
Native Son Book Talk #readthe5th
Does injustice end with one hand-out? Richard Wright questions "pay-it-forward" morality through his novel, 'Native Son,' where an awkward racial encounter turns deadly, virtually setting Chicago on fire. Jon and Melissa struggle through a story even more dense and depressing than their previous entrées into Greek tragedy and the southern Gothic. What they find are harsh truthes, baked into a well-written but bleak look at class, sex, and race in the 1930's.
April 15, 2019
The Twilight Zone & Small Screen Sci-Fi
"You are about to enter another dimension, not only of sight and sound, but of mind." So began the most iconic sci-fi anthology series in history: 156 episodes over 5 years, and everyone has a favorite. Melissa and Jon reflect on the show's history, as well as the recent reboot's pilot episode, "The Comedian." What ensues is more Jordan Peele fangirling, some Kumail Nanjiani love, and a tribute to the small screen sci-fi of yesteryear. Reach out to us on Facebook or Twitter, and log onto Momtoast.com for more sci-fi / fantasy stories.
April 4, 2019
Jordan Peele's 'Us' & Woke Horror
"A new nightmare" from screenwriter, director, and comedy giant Jordan Peele invites uncomfortable laughter and thoughtful thrills. Jon and Melissa offer (non-spoiler) thoughts on the how Jordan's sophomore movie fits into the horror genre, and what they expected going into 'Us.' But beware, all ye who listen past the mid-roll ads: your co-hosts spend the back-end of the podcast diving into the lore of this socially-conscious thriller, as well as their favorite sequences, scenes, and spooky extended metaphors. Thou hast been warned. Check out Momtoast.com for more female warriors, or get Jon's creepy 90's nostalgia novel.
March 25, 2019
Mid-Knights in Paris ft. Knightfall
Chivalry lives on in Knightfall, a series set in the twilight of the Knights Templar. These warrior monks seek to find and protect the Holy Grail, as powerful individuals seek to use or abuse it. Melissa and Jon praise this high watermark in holy war historical dramas, for its set pieces, costuming, and organic inclusion. Also, are period pieces too grimdark for their own good? Let us know your thoughts @UnboxingStory or unboxingstorypodcast(at)gmail.com!
March 18, 2019
Captain Marvel & Female Superheroes
Gender-bent homages and femme fatales have fallen. From the rubble, Marvel re-envisioned classic characters to better represent their readers. Captain Marvel is the latest adaptation, and the perfect Rosetta Stone to decipher what makes a female hero tick. Melissa and Jon review the film, discuss common tropes, and define #comicsgate. They also discuss the difference between harassment and critique, and how publishing and politics intersect.
March 11, 2019
Heels & Feels ft. Song of Achilles
The classics and modernity clash in 'Song of Achilles,' a critically-acclaimed crossover of Greek myth, romance and historical fiction. 'Achilles' Trojan-horsed an Illiad prequel on your friendly neighborhood hosts, who expected an updated retelling of an ancient epic. Jon and Melissa interpret the fatal flaw in Madeline Miller's debut novel, divining the difference between disliking her writing and disliking coming-of-age romances.
March 4, 2019
Robin Williams: Mad Genius ft. The Fisher King
Absurdist director Terry Gilliam met his match when Robin Williams walked on the set of 1991's 'The Fisher King.' Few actors embody the chaotic creativity Williams brought to this Arthurian comedy, as well as a dozen other farcical films. After a few drinks, Melissa and Jon recount the plot of 'Fisher King,' discuss the meaning behind it, and celebrate late comedian Robin Williams' unrivaled legacy.
February 25, 2019
#OscarsSoWhack: Snobs, Snubs & Our Picks
Ceremonies matter to film fans young and old, but social media has made 2018's carnival of controversies its own sideshow. Jon and Melissa eschew hot takes for a conversation on how style and substance clash. The most controversial show since 2018 will pit politically-charged biographies and musicals against a grind house comedy, period dramedy, and a comic book blockbuster. Find out our picks and humble opinions, and tune in Oscar Sunday for our first Fan Frequency, featuring friend of the show Trevor Davis and a deeper dive into Black Panther and Green Book.
February 18, 2019
Jewish G.I. Joes ft. Philip Roth's "Defender of the Faith"
M*A*S*H meets Sedaris in this slice-of-life short story about being Jewish in World War II. Can you be an American soldier and keep kosher? Does army life mean no life at all? Jon and Melissa interrogate the text, and ask if a story can be political without being polarizing.
February 11, 2019
Maniac Pixie Dream Girl ft. Miss Bala
"Bullets solve everything," or at least they do at the Mexico border, according to our bad boy antagonist. Ismael Cruz Córdova plays a gang leader and captor of our lead heroine played by Gina Rodriguez. Their cat-and-mouse relationship sparks conversations about cinematography, sexist film-making, and how cultural context effects criticism. Listen as two sorta Rican siblings debate the merits of a middling Hispanic shoot-em-up based on a Spanish-language film.
February 5, 2019
Breaking Genre: Neon Noir ft. Drive (2011)
Grab your synth cassettes and the keys to the Mustang. Nicholas Winding Refn's Drive updates crime noir all the way to the 80's, creating a new generation of retro thrillers that has invaded films, TV, and video games. Do the neon lights and electro-pop make it style over substance? Does Refn say something with a scorpion jacket you couldn't say in a 40's speakeasy? Join thriller author Jon Matos and his noir fan sister, Melissa, on a wild ride through the underworld of L.A., into the core of the crime / drama genre. Click here to preview or purchase Cane and Able.
January 28, 2019
'Glass' and Quixotic Horror
Meet the kooky criminals at the center of 'Glass,' the third in a genre-bending trilogy including 'Unbreakable' and 'Split.' This superhero-thriller closes with a conflict between a vigilante, a mastermind, a man/beast, and a cynical psychologist. Fanboy (and -girl) Jon and Melissa team-up to explain their post-modern reading of 'Glass,' and how each major character adds to this story's epic conclusion.
January 21, 2019
Poetic Justice: Langston Hughes
"Soul" is used to describe jazz music if the 20's and 30's, but it also fits the melodic poetry of Langston Hughes. Jon and Melissa try to express what makes Hughes poetry so accessible, despite it's contrast to today's turbulent racial politics. Is Langston's voice, established before the dominance of Civil Rights rhetoric, no longer relevant, or do his allusions to the Nile and the Civil War still ring true?
January 14, 2019
Concept Albums: Third Reich Rush? ft. 2112
Alt-right Rush?? Say it isn't so! Before "progressive" was a political label, the band Rush were "prog" rockers: composing symphonies of screaming guitars and soulful ballads. But how did their space opera earn them a comparison with Nazis? Is "2112" just one of many half-baked sci-fi concept albums, or does it set the standard for 70's space jams? Jon and Melissa continue to investigate stories set to a soundtrack, by way of ancient aliens, jukebox heroes, and shrugging off Ayn Rand.
January 7, 2019
Southern Gothic & Flannery O'Connor ft. "A Good Man is Hard to Find"
The nightmare after Christmas is Southern-fried with racism on the side. Melissa and Jon explore the imagery and irony in Flannery O'Conner's short story "A Good Man is Hard to Find," and compare it to Gothic writers and modern art theory. Does O'Conner's scathing satire conflict with her Christian worldview? Do difficult characters distract readers from a story's deeper meaning? Languish in the self-indulgent, but self-aware world of the Southern Gothic with us, and find out how far pathos can be pushed.
December 31, 2018
More Than Thor ft. Norse Mythology
What if history had a three-act structure? For Vikings, the gods enacted the biggest blockbuster of all, with frost giants, comedic cross-dressing, and a bloody finale. Join Melissa and Jon as they use Neil Gaiman's book to discuss the wisdom of Odin, the cunning of Loki, the bravery of Thor, and much more.
December 24, 2018
Breaking Genre: Mortal Engines is Steampunk Star Wars
The furnace burns, smoke billows, and Peter Jackson's mega machine gobbles up a YA series, just to spit it back onto the silver screen. Did Weta Workshops create the steampunk dystopia of Melissa's dreams? Meanwhile, Jon asks why ads for an adventure film (re: Star Wars) felt more like commercials for Disney's Avatar theme park. Also, some spoilers, but not really? Explore the creative decisions behind the book jackets, teaser trailers, and game announcements that either sabotage or sell our favorite stories in our new series, "On Brand."
December 17, 2018
Retconning Reality (ft. Life of Pi)
Perception is everything: in romance, in religion, and in storytelling. Pi Patel's love story was a middle grade game changer, landing on required reading lists and becoming a cult classic coming-of-age film. But does the story of a shipwrecked Hindu-Christian-Muslim bear the same meaning to two born-again Sorta Rican writers? Venture into the forest with us, to find the meaning inside the lotus flower...
December 10, 2018
Penny Arcade Primer & PAX Unplugged Preview
Fan gatherings are common today, but it wasn't always that way. Explore the humble beginnings of convention culture on an unconventional episode about fandom and how it's changed. Learn first-hand how the Melissa and Jon discovered their favorite conventions, Penny Arcade, and the burgeoning PAX Empire, as well as what they did over the weekend at PAX Unplugged.
December 3, 2018
Screenwriter Spotlight: Guillermo del Toro
Fear comes in many forms. Directors often rely on disgust as a method of scaring the viewer, but Guillermo del Toro uses it to intrigue his audience. Del Toro's fans, us included, love 'Hellboy,' 'Pan's Labyrinth,' and 'The Shape of Water' for making monsters into heroes, tricksters, and romantic leads. Join us as we explore the many worlds of Guillermo del Toro, and his pandora's box of likable beasts.
November 26, 2018
Dying at the Summit (ft. The Snows of Kilimanjaro)
A life is haunted by death, despite great success, in today's story by Ernest Hemingway. Globe trotter, big game hunter, Nobel Prize winner, and Hemingway still felt stalked by misfortune and misery, expressed in the tragic beauty of "The Snows of Kilimanjaro." Join Jon and Melissa as they separate the pastiche from the real life wordsmith, and pay tribute to another literary legend: co-creator of Marvel Comics, Stan Lee. You're welcome to e-mail us at unboxingstorypodcast(at)gmail.com or tweet us @UnboxingStory.
November 19, 2018
I Am Jack's Podcast Episode (ft. Fight Club)
"Sinful" isn't just a kitschy dessert descriptor: it's a literary genre! Transgressive fiction introduced the world to Patrick Bateman, Humbert Humbert, and Tyler Durden: misanthropic avatars of disaffected masculinity. Do these bad boys protest too much, or do their cautionary tales speak to us? I am Jack's unbridled anticipation.
November 14, 2018
Concept Albums: Blurryface by Twenty-One Pilots
Hot off the heels the Queen biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' Jon and Melissa analyze the princes of alt rock, Twenty-One pilots. Are they Jesus freaks? Are they rappers? Who is Blurryface and does he need a tissue? That and more in our first episode deconstructing concept albums. Please e-mail suggestions to email@example.com or @UnboxingStory on Twitter!
November 5, 2018
Submarines & Spiritual Sequels (ft. Hunter Killer)
Sink or submerge? Despite Hunter Killer's 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, it took us deeper into our love of political and tactical thrillers. Melissa and Jon detail the dryness of the war genre, how Hunter Killer tackles common overused tropes, and whether it can be considered a spiritual sequel to 'The Hunt for Red October.'
October 29, 2018
Monster Mash-up (ft. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein)
Horror comedy: it's alive! But before the racial satire of 'Get Out' and the meta-humor of 'Scream,' Abbott and Costello paved the way for the marriage of humor and horror. Join co-host Melissa and Jon as they discuss their favorite Universal monsters, as well as the frightening and farcical film featuring the Big Three: Frankenstein, the Wolf-Man, and Dracula. They speculate on the recent ill-fated reboots of the Universal monsters, compared to this cult classic comedy, beloved 60 years after its premiere.
October 23, 2018
Murder Maze Mythos (ft. The Shining)
Lose yourself to find yourself in a labyrinth of mind-bending mayhem in the maze. Join Jon and Melissa on a journey into the mysteries of King, Kubrick, and Mark Z. Danielewski (House of Leaves), as they discuss symbolism and subtext on the silver screen and beyond.
October 15, 2018
Rapid-Fire Rogues (née Venom)
Heroism has changed. The box office is booming with foul-mouthed mercenaries and feral mutants with a heart of gold, and those are just the ones in tights! In light of the release of Venom, (but in lieu of discussing the film,) Melissa and Jon shout out anti-heroes from literature, TV, and movies. Along the way, we give our takes on which tales of revenge, redemption, or irreverence resonate with us, and which have us clutching our pearls in disgust.
October 9, 2018
Screenwriter Spotlight: M. Night Shyamalan
Don't call it a comeback, but Shyamalan has had a rollercoaster of a career. Two fans discuss the hits, misses, and misunderstandings surrounding his work, and why we're excited to see more from this prolific genre iconoclast.
October 1, 2018
Lawful Evil (ft. The Handmaid's Tale)
New wave feminism meets new wave sci-fi in the bold but bleak dystopia of 'The Handmaid's Tale.' And this time, the revolution IS being televised! Jon and Melissa mill over the difficulty of separating their own beliefs from an unorthodox novel turned cultural milestone.
September 24, 2018
Gritty & Britty & Agatha Christie (ft. Ordeal by Innocence)
Is the golden age of British cerebral crime dramas influenced by the golden age of detective fiction? Jon and Melissa contrast the classic murder mysteries of Agatha Christie with contemporary TV from across the pond. What do modern adaptations of Christie's work teach us, and how do American and British crime dramas differ? Join our investigation!
September 17, 2018
Plotting the Escape (ft. Papillon)
Brotherhood is forged in the fires of captivity... sometimes. Jon and Melissa discuss their favorite prison escape stories and the novel, Papillon. Topics include bravery, male hubris, and the bonds created by corruption and suffering.
September 10, 2018
Chekhov's Space Gun (ft. KIN)
Distractions are deadly in storytelling. That's why Russian playwright Anton Chekhov stated that if a gun is hung on the wall in act one, it should be shot by act three. This week, Jon and Melissa use the sci-fi shoot-em-up KIN, as well as other films and books, to discuss the rules and risks of foreshadowing.
September 4, 2018
While My Theremin Gently Weeps (ft. I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream)
Darkness reigns in the "golden age of television," including must-watch sci-fi shows, like Black Mirror and Westworld. Melissa and Jon challenge the genre of "new wave" sci-fi, via Harlan Ellison's mind-bending short story, "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream."
August 27, 2018
Wizards with Mortgages (ft. The Dresden Files)
Not all warlocks mentor hobbits, knights, or vampire-slaying cheerleaders. Some, like Harry Dresden, save the world all on their own, while others chomp cigars or try to kill God. Melissa and Jon discuss this new brand of heroism that mixes the magical and the mundane.
August 21, 2018
Top 5 Guilty Pleasures (ft. 🎥 / 📺 / 📚 / 🎮 / 🎲)
Why do we love garbage trash? Because why not?? Jon and Melissa get deep into their least liked stories, and try to explain what makes them redeemable. The key word being "try."
August 13, 2018
Dystopian YA 4 EVR (ft. The Darkest Minds)
Who likes dystopia? We like dystopia! But did 'The Darkest Minds' revive the YA dystopia genre, or put the last nail in its coffin? Jon and Melissa use the plot of this latest book-to-screen adaptation to discuss common YA tropes and what predecessors give them hopes for upcoming films.
August 6, 2018
CalArts Cartoon Coup? (ft. ThunderCats Roar)
Aah! We've been invaded by meta-humor anime girls on acid! Or... maybe we're just not hip anymore? Those theories and more as Jon and Melissa discuss modern animation (i.e. Adventure Time, Steven Universe, and the upcoming ThunderCats reboot,) and how they clash with the Saturday mornings of our youth.
August 1, 2018
CSI: Cyber Punk (ft. Blade Runner Novel, Movie & Sequel)
Melissa and Jon dissect everything Blade Runner: from the novel 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?,' to the 1982 film and its recent sequel, Blade Runner 2049.
July 23, 2018
Marvelous Realism née Magical (ft. MARVELS & A.D.)
Is magical realism taking over, or is sci-fi / fantasy becoming more grounded? Melissa and Jon use contemporary comics to discuss an emerging genre.
July 16, 2018
Does Outrage Culture Bug You? (ft. Ant-Man & The Wasp)
Can films have agendas, or is everyone overreacting? Also, a guest! Writer / editor Will Ford-Conway (@wafcstudios) gives his take, and commemorates over a decade of comics and superhero movies with his high school chum.
July 16, 2018
Screenwriter Spotlight: Taylor Sheridan (ft. Sicario 2)
Mexico jumps from the headlines to the silver screen in Sicario 2, and the man behind the movie is screenwriter Taylor Sheridan. This episode, we discuss how the political and personal drama in Sheridan's screenplays set him apart.
July 16, 2018
Puberty Powers, Activate! (ft. Cloak & Dagger, Impulse)
Does too much angst sully the TV show sauce? Are the CW or YouTube Red worth watching? Check out our opinions of Cloak & Dagger, Impulse, and Marvel's Runaways.
July 16, 2018
Arecibo Invitational, Incredibles 2, and Behind the Scenes
An update on our upcoming live event and some thoughts on the Pixar flick, in lieu of an episode.
July 16, 2018
She Stole My Heart (ft. Ocean's 8)
What makes a good heist movie? Is 'Ocean's 8' fun or flat? And what's the next random selection for our Patreon podcast, the Random Media Mini-cast? Find out inside the wavelengths of today's episode.
July 16, 2018
Walking Simulator or Visual Novel? (Detroit: Become Human)
Are visual novels cinematic experiences or passive propaganda? Did David Cage do it again or is Detroit: Become Human his first dud?
July 16, 2018
Solo: A Prequel Story (Star Wars and Origin Stories)
Are prequels fan service or world-building? Also, what makes Solo so good, and "The Prequels" (aka Episodes 1, 2, and 3 of the Star Wars saga,) so bad?
July 16, 2018
My World's on Fire (ft. HBO's Fahrenheit 451)
Are dystopian novels propaganda, or something more? Learn about speculative fiction and get our take on the HBO adaptation of Fahrenheit 451.
July 16, 2018
Home is Where the Hurt Is (Breaking In & Interstellar)
What makes home invasion movies tick? Also, did Nolan make a high concept space epic, or a star bore? (...Get it?)
July 16, 2018
Blend It Like Lucas (Star Wars & Genre-Blending)
Knights. Empires. Magic. This used to be fantasy, but ever since 1977, it's the stuff of sci-fi. Join us in this Star Wars celebration! PLUS: A new segment called "Paper in a Hat!"
July 16, 2018
Juggling Infinity (Avengers: Infinity War & Intertextuality)
It's hard writing one character; try seventy-six! (...and 10 years of film history ...and over 75 years of comic book history...) Explore the "text" of Avengers 3 with your friendly neighborhood podcasters!
July 16, 2018
Mastering Dungeons (Game vs. Story pt. 1)
Take a journey into gamified story with this intro to role-playing games.
July 16, 2018
Girl Power Gone Wild ft. Tyler Perry's Acrimony
Jon mansplains female-centric thrillers to Melissa. Will she be able to contain her rage? Also, what is a "muffin movie?"
July 16, 2018
Annihilation and Lovecraftian Horror
The unknowable invades this episode! Also, Melissa and Jon correctly pronounce their last name, and talk Lovecraft.
July 16, 2018
Kicked in the Feels ft. Ready Player One
Does nostalgia ruin story? Join Melissa and Jon's discussion on Ready Player One, the blockbuster video game adventure that tackles escapism, nihilism, and nerd culture.
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Newtown asks people to please stop sending teddy bears, stuffed animals
NEWTOWN -- The tragedy in Newtown grabbed hold of the nation as news spread that 20 children were among those gunned down Dec. 14.
In return, people across the country want to give the Sandy Hook children something to hold onto, and thousands upon thousands of Teddy bears have be sent to Newtown.
The sentiment is appreciated, locals say, but they don't need any more bears or other stuffed animals, as they don't know what to do with the abundance they already have. Excess bears and various other stuffed creatures were handed out to attendees of Friday night's candlelight vigil. More than 1,000 people showed up for the vigil, but even more bears were there, including 7,000 sent from Arkansas alone.
"If you're going to buy a Teddy bear, don't buy a Teddy bear," said Matt Cole, who helped his friend Sarah Ferris organize the vigil. "If people want to give something in lieu of going out and buying a Teddy bear," consider making a donation to the United Way, he said.
"A Teddy bear is wonderful, but a Teddy bear can't pay for counseling, a Teddy bear can't pay for a funeral," Cole said.
The United Way of Western Connecticut explained on its website that it is "committed to providing support and resources where and when they become identified and needed."
The United Way has partnered with Newtown Savings Bank to create the 'Sandy Hook School Support Fund' that "will be able to provide support services to the families and community that has been affected."
Donations may be made online at https://newtown.uwwesternct.org/, or by mail to:
Sandy Hook School Support Fund
c/o Newtown Savings Bank
39 Main Street, Newtown CT 06470
Checks should be made payable to 'Sandy Hook School Support Fund."
"There are limits to" what can be done with Teddy bears, Cole said, adding "we don't know what to do with all of them."
"If people donate money, we can do with it what we need to do," he said.
Brandie Kessler is a reporter from York Daily Record/Sunday News on loan to the New Haven Register and reporting on the Newtown shooting this week from Connecticut.


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Families of the Fallen
Supports and assists service members and the families of the fallen with travel, dignified transfer and additional services for their loved one. The USO of Northern Ohio Bob Hope Airport Lounge is closed to the public to allow for a private area for the family to wait with a light meal, until it is time to go to the flight deck.
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Baby Sea Bags
These comfort bags are provided to military families who have recently added a new member. Volunteers sew the bags, make blankets, and prov…
Commanders Cup Softball Tournament
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Holiday Celebrations
No one likes being away from family, friends, and traditions for major holidays. That's why we try to make it easier through special events…
Mini Golf and Cornhole
With plenty of entertainment options throughout the year, make sure to check with the USO the next time someone says, "I'm bored!"
No Dough Lunch/Dinner
Military Service Members don't have to worry about a well-balanced, hearty meal for a night. Held at various locations throughout our serv…
Operation Outreach
Our Operation Outreach and Family Care program provides refreshments to service members and their families as they prepare for deployment. …
Tickets for the Troops
Area attractions and sporting events may offer free or discounted tickets to military personnel.
Transition Programs
Whether it's a trip home to visit the folks, a PCS, or looking toward civilian life, we know our service members and their families are on …


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CFO Moves this week include:
|Perry Ellis International, Inc.
|Rocky Brands, Inc.
|DATIS HR Cloud, Inc.
|Hunt Consolidated, Inc.
|Nobilis Health Corp.
|Old Second Bancorp, Inc.
|Emerus Holdings Inc.
|Aspect Software
|Surface Oncology
|Zeta Global
|Glaukos Corporation
|Patch of Land
|Arrow Financial Corporation
|Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
|EyeGate Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
|Integral Technologies, Inc.
|Horace Mann Educators Corporation
|Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
|Tandy Leather Factory, Inc.
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Perry Ellis International, Inc. [MIAMI] (NASDAQ: PERY) announced the appointment of David Rattner as Chief Financial Officer. David brings over 20 years of financial experience from Elizabeth Arden, most recently serving as VP Finance and Corporate Controller. CFO Anita Britt announced her retirement from the company effective March 31, 2017.
Zscaler [SAN JOSE, CA] announced the appointment of Remo Canessa to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Canessa's 30-year career includes 11 years as CFO at Infoblox, and three years as CFO at NetScreen Technologies. He currently sits on the Board of Aerohive.
TBWA\WorldHealth [NEW YORK] announced the appointment of Brian Carr to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, Carr served as Chief Financial Officer for TBWA\Chiat\Day, New York. Carr first joined TBWA in 2004 as Associate Director of Finance, and in 2010, he was promoted to the position of Latin American Controller/Chief Financial Officer of TBWA Latin America. Prior to joining TBWA, Carr earned financial leadership roles at Time Warner, KPMG LLP, and Arthur Andersen LLP.
BankMobile [NEW YORK], a division of Customers Bank, named Warren Taylor as Chief Financial Officer. He will also retain his current positions of President of Customer Engagement, Chief of Staff and Head of Banking. He was previously President of the BankMobile Division of Customers Bank, Director of Consumer Lending, and EVP/President of Community Banking at Customers Bank. Prior to joining Customers Bank, he spent 20 years at Sovereign Bank, and acted as the Division President. Before Sovereign, Taylor was CEO of the first bank to sell to Sovereign.
Rocky Brands, Inc. [NELSONVILLE, Ohio] (NASDAQ: RCKY) announced that Mike Staude, who was appointed interim Chief Financial Officer on January 12, 2017, is leaving the Company effective February 17, 2017 to pursue other interests.
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Hunt Consolidated, Inc. [DALLAS] announced that after 34 years of service to the company, Don Robillard is retiring as chief financial officer of the Hunt organization. Jamie Beggs will succeed Robillard as senior vice president and chief financial officer of Hunt Consolidated, Inc. Although Robillard is retiring, he will remain with the organization as CEO and chairman of ES Xplore, LLC. Previously, Beggs worked for Celanese Corporation where she held a number of finance and business related positions over the last 10 years, including vice president and treasurer and chief financial officer of their Materials Solutions division. After graduation, she was hired by PricewaterhouseCoopers where she became a certified public accountant and served primarily oil and gas audit clients. Subsequently, she relocated to Dallas to work for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board before joining Celanese.
WePay [REDWOOD CITY, CA] announced the appointment of Mark H. Resnick as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, he served as CFO and COO of Vindicia thru its acquisition by Amdocs. Previously, he served in C-level roles at Transera and Coremetrics, the latter which was acquired by IBM.
Nobilis Health Corp. [HOUSTON] (NYSE MKT: HLTH) announced the appointment of David Young as its Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, Mr. Young served as Senior Vice President/Division CFO of St. Jude Medical Inc.'s Americas Division. Prior to St. Jude, Mr. Young served as Vice President of Finance at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Prior to his role at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Mr. Young was Vice President of Finance at Cardinal Health. Mr. Young will succeed Kenny Klein, who will remain at Nobilis in a finance leadership role focusing on the company's Hospital Division.
Old Second Bancorp, Inc. [AURORA, Ill.] (NASDAQ: OSBC), parent company of Old Second National Bank, announced that J. Douglas Cheatham, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, will retire from the Company and the Board, effective March 15, 2017.
Emerus Holdings Inc. [HOUSTON] announced that George Attmore has been named chief financial officer. He most recently served as CFO at CareSpot Express Healthcare. Previously, he served as senior financial officer at DSI Renal Inc. Prior to that position, Attmore worked at Archon as leader for the healthcare middle market lending and investing platform. He has also held senior-level positions as a healthcare leader with GE Capital Corp. and as an accountant with Ernst & Young LLP.
Aspect Software [PHOENIX] announced that Gregg Clevenger has joined the company as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Clevenger comes to Aspect most recently from NanoSteel. Prior to NanoSteel he was CFO of GXS Corporation. Clevenger has more than 25 years of international finance experience having served as CFO and board director of both privately held and public companies across multiple industries including telecom and technology services, cleantech, and life and materials sciences. Prior to his career as CFO, Clevenger was an investment banker at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Argent Group in New York, Hong Kong and Singapore.
AvidXchange [CHARLOTTE, N.C.] announced the addition of Joel Wilhite as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Most recently, Joel was the CFO at Quantros. Prior to Quantros, Joel was the Senior Vice President of Finance for BenefitFocus, and the CFO for the International division of Blackbaud. He began his career as an auditor at KPMG.
Surface Oncology [CAMBRIDGE, Mass.] announced the appointment of Jeff Goater as its Chief Business Officer. He joins Surface from Voyager Therapeutics, where he was Chief Financial Officer. Prior to Voyager, he spent nearly a decade on Wall Street, most recently as a Managing Director at Evercore Partners. In addition, he brings several years of biotechnology business development leadership experience.
Fazoli's [LEXINGTON, Ky.] announced the appointment of David Hasler as chief financial officer. Hasler spent the past 10 years in finance roles with Wal-Mart, most recently as senior director of global treasury. Prior to his 10 years at Wal-Mart, Hasler served in similar roles at The Body Shop International plc, Limited Brands and Procter & Gamble.
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Glaukos Corporation [SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.] (NYSE: GKOS) announced that Joseph E. Gilliam will join the company as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, Corporate Development in May 2017. Mr. Gilliam will replace the company's current Chief Financial Officer Richard Harrison, who is retiring later in 2017. Mr. Gilliam joins Glaukos from J.P. Morgan, where he was Managing Director in the Healthcare Investment Banking Group and focused on the life sciences industry, including the medical technology, diagnostics and biotechnology sectors. Since 2000, Mr. Gilliam has held various positions of increasing responsibility at J.P. Morgan, Chase Manhattan and The Beacon Group, prior to these firms being combined in 2001.
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Arrow Financial Corporation [GLENS FALLS, N.Y.] (NasdaqGS: AROW) announced that Terry R. Goodemote has indicated his intention to retire from the Company. Goodemote joined the Company in 1992 and has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Arrow and as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Arrow's lead subsidiary, Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company.
Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [WALTHAM, Mass.] announced that Richard P. Shea is stepping down from his position on the Syndax Board of Directors and is joining the Company as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Shea has more than 30 years of experience in a range of financial and advisory roles in the biotechnology industry, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as well as the chair of the Audit Committee of Syndax's Board of Directors. Before being named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Momenta in July 2007, Mr. Shea served as its Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since October 2003. Prior to joining Momenta, he served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Variagenics Inc., that was merged with Hyseq Pharmaceuticals Inc., and as Vice President, Finance of Genetics Institute, Inc., which was acquired by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which was then acquired by Pfizer, Inc. Allan L. Shaw, Chief Financial Officer, is leaving the Company to pursue other opportunities.
EyeGate Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [WALTHAM, Mass.] (NASDAQ: EYEG) announced the promotion of Sarah Romano, Corporate Controller, who has been named Interim Chief Financial Officer. Sarah Romano joined EyeGate Pharmaceuticals as Corporate Controller in 2016. Prior to joining EyeGate, Ms. Romano served as Assistant Controller at TechTarget and Corporate Controller at Bowdoin Group. Previously, she held financial reporting positions of increasing responsibility at SoundBite Communications until its acquisition by Genesys in 2013, and was a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst at Cognex Corporation. Ms. Romano began her career as an Auditor in the Boston office of PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Integral Technologies, Inc. [EVANSVILLE, Ind.] (OTC: ITKG) announced the appointment of Eli Dusenbury as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"). Mr. Dusenbury is succeeding W. Bartlett Snell who resigned from the company at the end of his agreement. Mr. Dusenbury is currently the Controller for the Company.
Horace Mann Educators Corporation [SPRINGFIELD, IL] (NYSE: HMN) announced that its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Dwayne D. Hallman, passed away following brief hospitalization. On Jan. 30, 2017, Horace Mann announced Mr. Hallman was on medical leave following a severe medical incident, and they named Bret A. Conklin acting Chief Financial Officer.
Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [BOSTON, MA] (NASDAQ: PIRS) announced that Darlene Deptula-Hicks has submitted her resignation to pursue other interests. While the Company conducts an executive search for a permanent successor, Lance Thibault of Danforth Advisors, is assuming the role of Acting Chief Financial Officer.
Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. [ FORT WORTH, Texas] (NASDAQ: TLF) announced that Tina L. Castillo has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company. Ms. Castillo replaces Shannon L. Greene who had been serving as the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since her appointment to those positions in May 2000. Since February 2016, Ms. Greene has also been serving as the Company's Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Greene will continue in her role as the Company's Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Castillo has served as TLF's Controller since February 2016. Prior to joining TLF, Ms. Castillo has served in various senior financial leadership roles since 2009, including as Chief Financial Officer at another publicly traded company based in Fort Worth. Ms. Castillo began her career in 1994 in the audit practice group at Ernst & Young LLP.


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Charles & Ray Eames Black Leather and Rosewood Ottoman for Lounge Chair
- CreatorCharles and Ray Eames (Designer),Herman Miller (Manufacturer)
- Design
- DimensionsHeight: 16.54 in. (42 cm)Width: 25.6 in. (65 cm)Depth: 21.66 in. (55 cm)Seat Height: 16.54 in. (42 cm)
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- Place of Origin
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- Date of Manufacturecirca 1970
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use.
- Seller LocationGeneva, CH
- Reference Number1stDibs: LU1040820633162
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About Charles and Ray Eames (Designer)
Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century.
As furniture designers, filmmakers, artists, textile and graphic designers and even toy and puzzle makers, the Eameses were a visionary and effective force for the notion that design should be an agent of positive change. They are the happy, ever-curious, ever-adventurous faces of modernism.
Charles studied architecture and industrial design. Ray (née Beatrice Alexandra Kaiser) was an artist, who studied under the abstract expressionist Hans Hofmann. They met in 1940 at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit (where Charles also met his frequent collaborator Eero Saarinen and the artist and designer Harry Bertoia) and married the next year.
His technical skills and her artistic flair were wonderfully complementary. They moved to Los Angeles in 1941, where Charles worked on set design for MGM. In the evenings at their apartment, they experimented with molded plywood using a handmade heat-and-pressurization device they called the "Kazam!" machine. The next year, they won a contract from the U.S. Navy for lightweight plywood leg splints for wounded servicemen — they are coveted collectibles today; more so those that Ray used to make sculptures.
The Navy contract allowed Charles to open a professional studio, and the attention-grabbing plywood furniture the firm produced prompted George Nelson, the director of design of the furniture-maker Herman Miller Inc., to enlist Charles and (by association, if not by contract) Ray in 1946. Some of the first Eames items to emerge from Herman Miller are now classics: the "LCW," or Lounge Chair Wood, and the "DCM," or Dining Chair Metal, supported by tubular steel.
The Eameses eagerly embraced new technology and materials, and one of their peculiar talents was to imbue their supremely modern design with references to folk traditions. Their "Wire Chair" group of the 1950s, for example, was inspired by basket weaving techniques. The populist notion of "good design for all" drove their "Molded Fiberglass" chair series that same decade, and also produced the organic-form, ever-delightful "La Chaise." In 1956 the "Lounge Chair" and ottoman appeared — the supremely comfortable plywood-base-and-leather-upholstery creation that will likely live in homes as long as there are people with good taste and sense.
Charles Eames once said, "The role of the designer is that of a very good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests." For very good collectors and thoughtful interior designers, a piece of design by the Eameses, the closer produced to original conception the better, is almost de rigueur — for its beauty and comfort, and not least as a tribute to the creative legacy and enduring influence of Charles and Ray Eames.
- By Charles and Ray EamesLocated in Geneva, CHCategory
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- By Charles and Ray EamesLocated in Geneva, CHCategory
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On April 15, 2013, two bombs packed with nails and other lethal metal shards exploded at the Boston Marathon finish line, killing two women and an 8-year-old boy and injuring more than 260 people. (Bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (joh-HAHR' tsahr-NEYE'-ehv) has pleaded not guilty to 30 federal charges, including the use of a weapon of mass destruction; his brother and alleged accomplice, Tamerlan Tsarnaev (TAM'-ehr-luhn tsahr-NEYE'-ehv), died in a shootout with police.)
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In 1764, Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour, the highly influential mistress of France's King Louis XV, died at Versailles at age 42.
In 1850, the city of San Francisco was incorporated.
In 1865, President Abraham Lincoln died, nine hours after being shot the night before by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theater in Washington; Andrew Johnson became the nation's 17th president.
In 1874, an exhibition of paintings by 30 artists, including Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Paul Cezanne, opened in Paris. (A critic derisively referred to the painters as "Impressionists," a name which stuck.)
In 1912, the British luxury liner RMS Titanic foundered in the North Atlantic off Newfoundland more than 2½ hours after hitting an iceberg; 1,514 people died, while less than half as many survived.
In 1914, Mooseheart, Ill., held its "Good Roads Day," organized by the Moose Lodge, in which Illinois Gov. Edward F. Dunne used a shovel to ceremonially start work on paving a two-mile section of the Lincoln Highway by volunteers using state-loaned equipment.
In 1945, during World War II, British and Canadian troops liberated the Nazi concentration camp Bergen-Belsen.
In 1947, Jackie Robinson, baseball's first black major league player, made his official debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on opening day. (The Dodgers defeated the Boston Braves, 5-3.)
In 1964, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel connecting Virginia's Eastern Shore with Virginia Beach was opened to traffic.
In 1974, members of the Symbionese Liberation Army held up a branch of the Hibernia Bank in San Francisco; a member of the group was SLA kidnap victim Patricia Hearst, who by this time was going by the name "Tania" (Hearst later said she'd been forced to participate).
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In 1989, 96 people died in a crush of soccer fans at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England. Students in Beijing launched a series of pro-democracy protests; the demonstrations culminated in a government crackdown at Tiananmen Square.
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Do you like grilled octopus? You'd love my octopus! And I did a grilled calamari that would literally melt in your mouth!" Peter J. Cocolaras is enthusing about his years as a restaurateur, the owner of a Greek taverna, Santorini My Love, on Long Island, New York.
But the charismatic Cocolaras, 46, is even more passionate when it comes to caring for and about his financial services clients. He is a consulting group senior vice president in Morgan Stanley Smith Barney's midtown Park Avenue office in New York City, where he manages about $65 million in assets. With a practice focusing on a compact 100 households, he showers attention and attentiveness on each and every client. The advisor says he speaks with 70% of them at least monthly.
"I very much bond with my clients. When you've forged a special type of relationship, 80% of the conversation has nothing to do with stocks and bonds. It has everything to do with what's happening in each other's lives," he says.
Cocolaras is wont to talk percentages; but in addition to his affinity for numbers, he is a people person of the genuine kind.
"Peter is a bit of a magnet when he walks into a room. He always has a smile on his face — immediately likeable. He's the kind of guy you want to go out to dinner with. And he's as honest and sincere as the day is long," says Jim Mulcahy, MSSB managing director and complex manager.
Gregarious Cocolaras concentrates on two niches: small business owners and retirees at least 65 years of age.
His investing strategy? Minimize risk and maximize returns by diversifying asset classes and rebalancing portfolios quarterly. He speaks with clients so frequently to be sure he's on top of every significant event in their lives.
"There are trigger moments — a marriage, arrival of a child, retirement. It's imperative for advisors to recognize these and plan [for clients] accordingly," he says.
Low interest rates and market volatility don't faze him. He's well up to the challenge of "providing retired clients with a steady income stream while maintaining their quality of life and not compromising their risk tolerance. It's a little bit art, a little bit science," he says. "I'm able to focus my time and effort on just a hundred clients and gain their trust."
A few years back, time management was a real juggling act. The hands-on restaurant owner was simultaneously a full-time financial advisor with Dreyfus Service Corp. Though taverna and office were right across the street from each other in Great Neck, his daily schedule was a killer. Two a.m.: charge down to the Fulton Fish Market to buy fish; back home to shower, shave and don a suit for his FA job. Later: change again to host dinner at the restaurant.
Whew! After five years of that, in 2001 the Greek-American entrepreneur sold Santorini My Love to his chef. "That schedule," he says, "cannot be sustained for an extended period."
Cocolaras had some prep for the restaurant game, though, as supporting himself through college, he was a host and captain at New York's Rainbow Room, a ritzy, capacious dining-dancing spot located on the 65th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
"It was a really exciting time in my life," he says. "That was one of the most important experiences in cultivating the person I became."
The now-closed venue was frequented by the well-heeled — some very well-heeled: Frank Sinatra had the habit of leaving $150 in tips after one Jack Daniel's.
While working at the Rainbow, Cocolaras got a yen for the financial services world. It was the lavish 1980s.
"Big Wall Street execs would come in with big suits and big cigars," he recalls. "I was young and impressionable. That lifestyle caught my attention — and piqued my interest."
But later he discovered that's not what the financial services industry is really about. As an advisor, he derives gratification on a far deeper level.
"When a spouse or child of a parent who has passed away that I worked with for many years takes my hand and says, 'Thank you for taking care of my loved one,' I don't know of any better feeling," he says.
Born and bred in Elmhurst, Queens, New York, Cocolaras was offered a wrestling scholarship by the University at Albany but because of an injury, opted instead to enroll at local Queens College of the City University of New York.
A political science and finance major, he graduated in 1988 with a B.A. and was hired by law firm Reid & Priest to manage its litigation department. Four years later, he still couldn't get Wall Street off his mind and decided to become an FA.
Starting as a trainee at Dreyfus, Cocolaras stayed 13 years before moving to Smith Barney in 2005, when his aging clients needed a firm with full-service resources.
At age 29, he'd had personal confirmation of the critical need for trustworthy financial advice. That was when his father John died, and he took over management of the family finances.
"In those days," Cocolaras says, "anything financial was handled by the husband. When he was no longer there, a void had to be filled. So when I work with a couple, I try to make sure both husband and wife are present at meetings. It's necessary that each has a clear understanding of their financial picture."
At his Bayside, Queens, home, the FA relaxes listening to the big band sound and whipping up fancy gourmet meals. The fact that girlfriend Sofia speaks four languages fluently often determines his choice of menu.
"One night, for instance, I'll ask her to speak only Italian — and I'll do a Tuscan dinner. We'll dine on the balcony under a Tuscan moon … in Bayside," he jokes.
Safe to say, though, that Cocolaras's favorite creations are redolent of his heritage.
"I'm Greek!" he says. "I could do a leg of lamb that'll knock your socks off!"