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LED vs LCD?
Aubrey Wright
At recent AV trade events there has been a good deal of discussion about the relative merits of LED versus LCD screens. Unfortunately, for such an important component, the debate is engulfed in confusion. This is in part because technically speaking, an LED screen is also an LCD, as the screen on both is a liquid crystal display. An LCD display has two layers of glass that are polarized and joined together, the liquid crystals then pass or block the light to display the image.
The crystals themselves do not produce any light as the light comes from a series of lamps at the back of the screen. On an LCD screen, the lamps at the back of the screen are fluorescent, while on an LED screen the lights at the back of the screen are Light Emitting Diodes (confusingly also abbreviated to LED).
Its all about Back Lighting
There are two LED methods used to provide the back lighting to the screen: edge lighting (with or without local dimming) and full array lighting (with or without local dimming). Most existing LED TVs fall in the edge-lit without local dimming category, with the LEDs placed only along the edge of the LCD panel, using "light guides" to illuminate the centre and other areas of the screen.
Since its original introduction, manufacturers have come up with a better version: "edge lit with local dimming." This version results in better picture quality, with the black levels becoming darker, providing a greater realism. That said, manufacturers have also varied the quality of dimming where the image quality is paramount and cost is not such an issue.
Picture quality
If you want the best in picture quality on a LED screen or TV, technically it will have to be one that has full-array back lighting with local dimming. The individual zones of LEDs can be dimmed or brightened independently, making it more flexible and suitable for the ambient lighting in any location.
LED screens generally have better black levels and contrasts than their LCD counterparts. Colour accuracy is also slightly better on LEDs.
Viewing angle is more or less the same on both as this will depend on the glass panel used by the manufacturer. A thicker and higher quality glass panel is expected to provide a better viewing angle.
There are other issues to weigh such as brightness and contrast ratios. Selecting the right mix of qualities will depend on local siting and what effect is required. Choosing a company like Handy AV with extensive experience of both designing and installing screens can make all the difference to the screen choice and the impact of the show.
Energy efficiency
Where power consumption or cool running is a major concern, then what you need are energy efficient screens. LEDs get the vote here, using less light to display its pictures. These are designed to produce better quality pictures while also using less power than LCD models.
Size and price
In terms of size, LED TVs are slimmer. LED lights can be installed in smaller places, allowing manufacturers to trim out some unnecessary weight. The lighter LED screens are also better suited to video walls and multiscreen displays because of the greater flexibility at installation. Screen life is similar in both screens and is actually conditioned by other factors such as how often the installation is powered up. One reason the debate continues to rage is that manufacturers continue to innovate and drive down prices. There are also economic efficiencies here. LED screen factories supply everything from small mobile sets up to very large screens, whereas LCD screens are a more uniform product.
Like everything in the AV world, technology and prices are forever changing. Working with a full service provider like Handy AV that both installs and maintain systems, as well as imports bareback screens for sale, will give you the best advice on what to choose.
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These guidelines will support advancement of all faculty, enable informed decisions regarding tenure, and increase flexibility to support changes in career paths.
Official SOM Promotion Templates
To ease the promotion and tenure process, we strongly encourage you to create your documents, especially your CV, early and update along the way. Additional information is available on the intranet.
Promotion and Tenure Support
We are here to support you on your journey to promotion.
Not sure what goes where? The CV Building Workshop will assist you with the preparation of the CV.
Meet one-on-one with a member of the Faculty Committee on Appointment and Promotions (FCAP) at a Promotion Readiness Session to see if you are on track for promotion.
If you are currently going up for your promotion, plan to attend a Promotion Packet Class. Staff members from the Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development will provide you with specific information on your entire dossier.

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Are you looking to revamp your lawn, upgrade your yard, and spruce up your garden? When undertaking such a project, it may be tempting to take the do-it-yourself route. After all, you know what your vision for your landscape is, and you want to save money by handling it on your own. However, when it comes to landscaping, there's a major difference between a DIY-er and a professional landscape design expert, like those of us at Evergreen Gene's. Before you go grabbing for your shovel and bag of mulch, consider hiring a professional landscape designer to help the best version of your vision shine through.
For one thing, a professional landscape design expert will have access to the many specialized tools and equipment needed to properly take care of your lawn. While you may have thought the DIY route was the less expensive one, consider that you might end up buying many of these tools yourself, only to use them a few times before your project is completed. That can rack up a lot of money that could be better spent on a professional landscaper.
Another benefit professional landscape designers bring to the table is their artistic expertise. You may have a clear picture in your head of what you want for your yard, but it may not be feasible to carry out, or you may just not quite know how to go about it. For the professional landscape design expert, envisioning the most creative and effective way to use a space is their job! Allow them to recommend new ideas, or see how they plan to interpret your initial vision.
Finally, if there's one thing professional landscapers know, it's their products. Are you wondering whether certain flowers, shrubs, or trees will grow well and last long in your climate and environment? Professional landscape design experts don't have to wonder- they already know! and they can make sure that your yard is filled with sustainable, beautiful plants.
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In 1954, Evergreen Gene's opened its doors in Glen Burnie, MD. The store functioned as a garden center that offered landscaping, lawn maintenance and hardscaping services. When you walk into our store, the selection of trees, flowers and other shrubbery will amaze you. Our inventory has anything that a horticulturist like yourself could possibly want.
Evergreen Gene's is conveniently located at 401 Crain Highway South, Glen Burnie, and is open during regular business hours. We are always happy to speak with our customers, so do not hesitate to give us a call at 410-766-6877.
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This week, tickets officially went on sale for one of the most anticipated upcoming tours of winter season. This is because award winning country super star Brad Paisley officially launched the sale for the tickets of his next major North American tour. As his current Beat This Summer tour comes to a close, the performer is ready to kick off his new tour, called the Beat This Winter Tour. The new tour event will feature 13 different shows and now tickets are on sale to see this event live. The tour is slated to start on January 9th and the tour will officially kick off with a major performance in Greenville, South Carolina. During this tour, performer Chris Young and Danielle Bradbery will all be joining the performer on stage. The tour is slated to close on March 1st with a final performance in Charleston, West Virginia. Tickets are on sale now for those who want to see Brad Paisley take the stage live in this new tour event.
While many are excited for the upcoming tour event from Brad Paisley, one of the biggest tour events of the year was announced this week and is has music fans of all ages excited for the upcoming tour season. This is because iconic rock bands the Steve Miller Band and Journey will be joining forces for a brand new tour event that will be taking place in 2014. According to the joint announcement from both bands, the tour will take the two bands along with their special guest, Tower of Power to several major venues across the country. The event will officially kick off in Chula Vista, California on May 15th, 2014. From there the rockers will head cost to cost and even make a stop in Toronto on June 19th. The tour is slated to close in Las Vegas, Nevada in Mandalay Bay Event Center. During this tour trek fans of all three fans can expect the artists to perform some of their biggest songs from their careers and to deliver unique collaborations just for this exciting tour event. Tickets go on sale soon and are expected to sell out fast.
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Sensory Processing, Self-Regulation … and You
January 30, 2016 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am$20
Practical Tips for Engaging, Calming and Connecting. Because Sensory Input Drives Behavioral Output.
It's true for every person – not enough stimulation and you can't pay attention; too much and you can't concentrate. For children, being over or under stimulated often results in difficulty processing sensory information and/or regulating attention, behavior and emotions.
This workshop, featuring Dr. Dan Griffith, is valuable to all parents. Dr. Griffith uses real life examples to help parents:
•Identify different types of common sensory/regulatory difficulties
•Work through the stresses these difficulties may have on the parent/child relationship
•Learn parenting and intervention strategies
Dr. Griffith is well known to Cradle families, as his class "Parenting a Child at Risk" has been part of our home study preparation for years. Along with an engaging and approachable style, Dr. Griffith brings to this topic a background in research as well as many years of clinical experience. Parents will leave the session with a better understanding of what might be causing certain behaviors as well as some specific, practical tips for how they can intervene.
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Firetide, a wireless mesh vendor, has raised $8.5 million in its fifth round of funding, mostly from a new investor, ESCO Technologies. ESCO makes utility, filtration, and RF shielding equipment. According to Firetide CEO Bo Larsson, ESCO's Aclara division signed an agreement with Firetide to develop a wireless mesh product for automated meter reading applications to be used by utility companies. Unlike other wireless mesh vendors, Firetide has decided to focus on municipal applications, notably, wireless video surveillance, and its equipment is installed in many cities by police departments. Firetide has raised $55.8 million so far from Menlo Ventures, Coral Capital, ESCO, and other smaller investors.
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Hi everyone! My name is Heidi. I am a full-time wife & mom, part-time physician assistant, and now part-time blogger. Historically, I have never been one for "alternative medicine;" you know, chiropractors, acupuncture…all that hippie stuff ;). And when it came to western medicine, I was (and really still am) an "only when necessary" kind of girl. My family thought it was a little weird when I decided to go into the medical field, but I have a passion for helping, healing, and educating people. I am an advocate for knowing all of your options in all situations. You always have a choice, and the right one isn't the same for everyone.
When we were starting to think about expanding our family, it hit me that everything I ate, breathed, and put on my body would find its way to my growing child. It was a frightening reality and I couldn't help but begin to research everything to prepare for pregnancy. This included cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, eating organic, etc. Shortly after that a friend introduced me to doTERRA essential oils. In all honesty, I attended the class to be nice. (I did not believe in "the crunchy stuff," remember?) However, I was intrigued enough that I bought a small kit. Fast forward a few months, and I found myself in Cambodia with my husband who had a horrible case of food poisoning. All I had was an emergency medical kit and my oils. Since I didn't think an IV, suture kit, or various bandages would be of any help, I turned to my oils. To make a long story short, the results were amazing. Both my husband and I became avid "oilers," and it opened my mind to "other" ways of living.
Upon returning home from an epic 3 weeks in SE Asia, we got to work on growing our family. I had done lots of research and continued to delve into the safety of things we used on a daily to weekly basis. Needless to say, lots of changes were made. Then, the baby was born, and my desire to provide my child with a non-toxic, safe environment sky-rocketed. Unfortunately, it is impossible to know everything about everything. It led to a lot of anxiety and the feeling that I was never doing enough. My Type A/perfectionist side soon took over. Instead of reading my Bible, I was researching household toxicities. Instead of enjoying family time, I was looking at every label and reading all the books. Needless to say, I was also driving my husband nuts. I realized I needed to find a happy medium between my desire to love and steward my child well and my dependence on God. I believe that a mother who is wanting to give her child the best "start to life" during such a huge developmental period is a wonderful goal and quite normal. However, any good thing can become an idol if you place that desire above God; or, if you make the mistake of thinking you have control of the situation. I realized I was doing this when my short-temper and irritability became very apparent. I think it is very important to do what you can to give your children a safe and loving home. The Bible speaks to the roles of mother, father, wife and husband as well the responsibility to honor our bodies. This will look different for everybody as we fulfill these roles within the resources and callings God has put in our lives. Not everyone has the funds to eat organic food, wear organic clothing, use EMF shielding bed canopies (yes, that's a thing), clean with essential oils, and wear clean make-up. Then there is the time issue. Ain't nobody got time to be making their own baby food, lotions, deodorant, and activities for their toddlers that are educational AND entertaining. Oh, and as a medial professional, I need to remind you to exercise 30 minutes a day as well. No wonder anxiety in women and mothers is SO high these days.
So, to my point on why I created this blog: I want to provide useful information for ladies desiring to help their family live cleaner and less anxious lives. And I want to do this in a way that is glorifying to God. First, I hope that you are pointed to God in each and every post. Second, I hope that the information I provide guides you in determining what is most important for your family to change while keeping you mindful that we CANNOT do it all, nor should we be trying. Full transparency: I DO NOT DO EVERYTHING I POST HERE NOR DO I USE ALL THE PRODUCTS I LIST HERE. The goal is to limit our toxic exposure, increase our family time, and improve our quality of life.
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Partex leads the world in industrial marking systems.
We manufacture products for the identification of wires, cables, pipes and components. From the individual electrician to the world's largest companies, our unique marking systems contribute towards increased efficiency and higher safety levels.
Partex is a family owned company going back three generations. We have over 70 years of experience in the field of marking. This experience, combined with state of the art production capabilities, enables us to offer the perfect solutions for today's demanding identification requirements. Our continuous forward development in materials and advanced production techniques ensures that we will be equally well placed to offer solutions for tomorrow's requirements.
Partex is founded under the name Electro-Lööf by Tore Lööf in Gullspång, Sweden.
The first sleeve marker PX, is launched. The sleeve marker is made of PVC and comes in three different sizes to cover cable size´s from 1mm² to 16mm². The marker was equipped with a plug-in pocket in just the right size for a label with marking information on it.
Launch of PA-marking.
Launch of the first custom made marking systems.
Elektro-Lööf changes It´s name to Partex.
The first subsidiary was formed, Partex Marking Systems [UK] Ltd. Partex bought it´s distributor in Birmingham, England, after a collaboration of nearly twenty years.
A subsidiary was founded in Germany.
Subsidiaries were founded in Poland and France.
A subsidiary was founded in USA.
TorBjörn Lööf acquired 100% of Partex.
Sophie Lööf became co-owner of Partex.
A subsidiary was founded in India.
A subsidiary was founded in Russia. Lööf Foundation is founded and becomes an important part in the company's CSR work.
A subsidiary in Brazil was founded and 60% of Partex Ariane was acquired. Grand opening of our sales office in Dubai.
70% of former distributor Haley's Electrical Engineering in South Africa was acquired and became a subsidiary.
Sophie Lööf acquired 70% of Partex and became a majority owner.
Sophie Lööf is the owner (100%) of Partex.
Owning family-run companies brings me joy, pride and a sense of purpose. With our heart in Gullspång, Sweden, we want to be a global player that invests in new customers and markets. We strive to take a long-term approach and aim to hand down a healthy enterprise to the next generation.
I want to be perceived as a responsible and committed owner who fosters the well-being and development of the Partex companies and personnel. High quality and professionalism permeates in everything we do.
Partex Marking Systems business model means that we strive to be close to our suppliers, customers and markets. We take social responsibility and contribute to the continuous development of the communities where we live and work. This gives us the ability to better anticipate and take advantage of fast changing societal expectations and relationships, driving the development of new markets, and create conditions for growth.
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I've got about 6 loans or so with different payoff times and interest rates. My general strategy is to calculate how much I'd save by paying an extra X per month, always directed towards the loan with the highest interest rate.
However, calculating this is tough by hand because you have to figure out when loan 1 is paid off, then roll the other loans forward to that date, repeat the process, etc, and sometimes certain low-interest loans get paid off naturally before you can reach them to apply +X to it per month, and so on.
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We've all seen a million cute baby videos. What I'd never seen before was a cute video taken by a baby.
Here's the scene: Mom sets down her phone to go get a bottle or a diaper, and it's just within reach of the baby. That's when the baby decides that it's time to strike, grabs the phone, and crawls away at warp speed, laughing the whole way. The resulting video might just be the most adorable twelve seconds ever recorded.
Mom even makes a cameo while trying to get her phone back.
Read More: His Baby Sister Started Crying, So He Did The Perfect Thing To Calm Her Down
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On this day, 10 years ago, I became a school administrator. I was 4 months into my first year as an AP in an elementary school. I assisted in saving the life of an older gentleman through CPR and AED. He collapsed in the main office 10 minutes before lunch time on a Friday. I had to coordinate EMT, 1st graders, parents, cafeteria staff, and breaking the news to my music teacher that it was her husband who sustained the heart attack.
Remember, God does not choose the qualified, he qualifies the chosen. When leadership is thrust upon you, take that opportunity, run with it, and trust your training, relationships, and education to see you through. But, most importantly, never lose what's truly important in any leadership role…serving people to make them better than when you met them. You have no other role.


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- Riverfront-Vacant Land
- Yellowstone River Lot
Yellowstone River Lot, Columbus, Montana, USA
Yellowstone River Lot, Columbus, Montana, USA, 20.00 Acres
- Big Game, Fishing, River Frontage, Upland Bird, Wildlife Viewing
Main Info
- Street Address : NHN Sunrise Dr
- Postal / Zip Code : 59019
- State / Province : Montana
- County : Stillwater
- Closest City : Columbus
- Lot Size Acres : 20.00 Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet : 871200 square feet
- Dwelling : No
- (Assessor) Parcel Number : 0004040024
Tax Year : 2019
Estimated Taxes per year are $82.00
Broker Info
Dayla Newton
Clearwater Properties(P:) 406-360-9278 (M:)406-360-9278 [email protected] cmpmontana.com
Full-Time, licensed Real Estate Agent Member, National Association of Realtors Member, Montana Association of Realtors Member, Lewistown Board of Realtors 4th Generation Central Montanan Prior entrepreneur & business owner Aims to achieve your goals and exceed your expectations Enjoys taking her son on adventures such as camping, riding dirt bikes, shooting archery, fishing, flying and traveling
Contact us for more information on this property
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|Kyōto House
|Taizō Kirihara
|Mount Fuji
|Historical Information
|a.t.b. 2017
|Notable Members
|Kaguya Sumeragi
Hidenobu Kubouin
Tousai Munakata
Tatsunori Osakabe
Hiroyosi Yoshino
|Real World
|First Appearance
|His Name is Zero
|Last Appearance
|Bloodstained Euphie
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The Kyōto House, officially the "Six Houses of Kyōto" (キョウト六家, Kyōto Rokuka) is an organization of elite Japanese industrialists and plutocrats, who the Britannian Empire left in charge of running Japan's major industries, particularly its Sakuradite mining operations. Publicly, it was known as NAC.
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After conquering Japan, Britannia left Japan's major industries in control of indigenous local industrialists, who ultimately answer to Britannia's occupation authorities, based on the principle that the economy would run more effectively if managed by collaborationist local industralists rather than by Britannia directly. While many Japanese despise the Kyōto House as collaborators, the members of Kyōto House only maintain the public facade of co-operating with Britannia.
In reality, the six wealthy industrialist families of Kyōto House are using their position to secretly obtain funding for anti-Britannian insurgency groups throughout Area 11, particularly the Japan Liberation Front formed of the remnants of the old Japanese military. During the course of the series, the JLF is destroyed and the Black Knights rise to prominence, causing Kyōto House to shift towards funding them as well.
Kyōto House is most notably a producer of Knightmare Frames. They have funded and armed the Black Knights by providing them with the Guren, along with providing both the Japan Liberation Front with the Type-3F Gekka, the Type-1R Burai, and the Type-10R Burai Kai used by the Four Holy Swords.
The organization is led by the Sumeragi House. As per the organization's official title, six families hold seats in the administrative council. Following the fall of the Black Rebellion, all but Kaguya are arrested and executed. It could also be assumed that all of the Kyōto House assets were either seized by Britnania or given over to Britannian companies.
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Kyōto House appears in the manga Nightmare of Nunnally under the leadership of Taizo Kirihara and Kaguya Sumeragi. The Kururugi family was former member of the group.
The organization leads the Japanese delegation responding to Euphemia li Britannia's offer to create the Special Administrative Zone of Japan. In response to Euphemia's offer, Kyōto House demands a number of conditions in exchange for supporting the creation of the Special Administrative Zone. Their support becomes particularly critical as Euphemia is nominated to succeed Charles zi Britannia as the 99th Empress of Britannia.
Council Leaders and Members[edit | edit source]
|Taizō Kirihara (Leader) - (Deceased)
|Kaguya Sumeragi (Member) - (Former)
|Hidenobu Kubouin (公方院秀信) (Member) - (Deceased)
|Tousai Munakata (宗像唐斎, Munakato Tōsai) (Member) - (Deceased)
|Tatsunori Osakabe( 刑部辰紀, Osakabe Tatsunori) (Member) - (Deceased)
|Hiroyosi Yoshino (吉野) (Member) - (Mentioned and Deceased)


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While Jay Leno was saying goodbye to his viewers (again), last night Conan O'Brien was doing a very special zombie-focused episode of his own talk show in anticipation of AMC's The Walking Dead returning this Sunday. But he did address The Tonight Show vaguely but humorously during his monologue, when talking about the start of the Winter Olympics.
"The Olympics start airing tonight on NBC," Conan said. "That's right, NBC has the Olympics. It's a big deal. NBC will finally get to show somebody who's ok with passing the torch." The joke was O'Brien's only direct acknowledgement of The Tonight Show during the monologue, but as he put it, "I allowed myself one, but it was a good one."
All things considered, it was a little joke and an amusing nod to the situation. It got a big laugh from the Conan audience, and unsurprisingly so, as fans surely haven't forgotten that Conan O'Brien was the first to succeed Jay Leno on The Tonight Show a few years back. The short version of the story is that Leno left The Tonight Show in 2009 and Conan took over. NBC put Leno on at ten and then eventually when Conan's ratings weren't good, tried to shift everything back to the way it was, putting Leno back on The Tonight Show, resulting in O'Brien's exit from the Peacock, after which he eventually went on to host Conan on TBS. Given that Leno's (most recent) last episode of The Tonight Show was last night, it was as good a time as any for Conan to take a little dig at the situation while addressing other NBC coverage.
But Conan's episode wasn't about The Tonight Show, it was about The Walking Dead, as some of the cast -- Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Steven Yeun, Danai Gurira, Lauren Cohan-- appeared to talk about the series and have a bit of zombie fun with Conan. Here's Yeun and Lauren Cohan talking about Glenn and Dayl getting together, and then Reedus addressing the idea...
And here's the cast talking about how to deal with a zombie apocalypse. I love Danai's answer:
And among the goofy non-cast related segments, here's the ad for "ZOMB-EASE" the orthopedic shoes designed for zombies who need better arch and ankle support...
The full episode isn't online yet, but you can look out for it here. Meanwhile, if you want to see what you missed during The Tonight Show, check out the highlights, including Garth Brooks performances, celebrity appearances and Jay Leno's heartfelt goodbye here.


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Celebration of the James Blue Archive: Wednesday, April 23
A celebration of the James Blue Archive and a talk on film preservation will take place in Knight Library's Browsing Room on the UO campus at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23. Representatives from the James and Richard Blue Foundation will be on hand to participate in the event. The event is hosted by UO Libraries and Cinema Pacific.
James Blue, a University of Oregon alumnus and award-winning independent filmmaker, is renowned for his socially engaged documentaries and teaching.
Following the brief celebration of the archive, Christina Kovac, supervisory motion picture preservation specialist at the National Archives, will discuss her work in preserving Blue's films made for the U.S. government.
At 7 p.m., in the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Lecture Room, ethnographic filmmaker and scholar David MacDougall will introduce and discuss Kenya Boran, the film he co-directed with Blue in 1970.
The April 23 event begins the second part of Cinema Pacific's six-month tribute to James Blue. Additional events exploring Blue's work and legacy are scheduled for April 24 in Eugene and April 25 and 26 in Portland. A complete schedule is at http://jamesblue.uoregon.edu/cinema-pacifics-tribute-to-james-blue/.
We previously highlighted the arrival of the James Blue Archive in this post here: https://blogs.uoregon.edu/scua/2014/02/24/arrival-of-james-blue-collection/.
Information about the larger James Blue Project, can be found here: http://jamesblue.uoregon.edu/. Included on this site is the newly released short documentary about Blue, "Discovering James Blue," by faculty and students in the School of Journalism.


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Description: My 38 Gallon Aquarium, I'm using a Marineland C-Series Multi Stage Canister Filter C-220, the best fiter out there. I personaly think this filter is better then the Eheim, because it allows no bypass, it forces the water through the filter media trays and not around them, all the other canisters allow 40% to 60%.
Advice: Don't ever TRUST PETCO people! They don't know Sh*t! Bunch of dumb kids work there. One guy at the fish department told me it was okay to use the drops for alges, and fin rots and it killed 7 of my fish except for my betta he was the only one that survived....Do the research online on the fish before buying and don't listen to what the petco people say about what's the amount of drops to use, read it and put alittle less then what it tells you to put.
Fish Kept: 3 Discus, 6 Tiger Barbs, 3 Chinese Algae Eaters, one Gold Nugget Pleco, and a Gold Chinese Algae Eater.
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Also known as oto cats, otocinclus catfish are some of the smallest aquarium fish out there and also some of the best algae eaters.
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Oscars are a type of cichlid and they are a very amusing species of freshwater fish to keep in the home aquarium.


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Legal & Legislative update ( including RoPA )
In this session ARLA Propertymark Chief Executive, David Cox, will present a legislative update.
He will be covering the latest on RoPA, MEES, Section 21 and much more.
He will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Speaker Profiles
David Cox is Chief Executive of ARLA Propertymark. He joined ARLA, Association of Residential Letting Agents, in January 2014 bringing a sharply focused policy and stakeholder engagement perspective. David has worked alongside a diverse board of experienced practitioners from across the industry to transform ARLA into ARLA Propertymark, an organisation which protects consumers through measures including Client Money Protection, campaigning for mandatory regulation of the lettings industry and raising professional standards.
David has held senior policy roles at the National Landlords Association (NLA) and the International Union of Property Owners (UIPI); a trained barrister, he has also acted as Parliamentary Advisor to a well-known backbench MP.


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Opportunities for Collaboration
CGCS serves as a hub for a large network of individuals and organizations engaged in media law and policy research and advocacy. As part of this effort, the Center offers countless opportunities for collaboration with institutions, scholars, and practitioners from around the world.
Through the CGCS visiting scholar program, doctoral students and young faculty members from around the world to come to the Annenberg School as visiting scholars and researchers as well as attend the Center's numerous international events. The Center also hosts several postdoctoral research fellows and works closely with Annenberg doctoral students, providing opportunities for engagement in global research projects, contributions to the CGCS Media Wire blog, and participation in CGCS's trainings and institutes. CGCS regularly seeks institutional partners for research projects and global conferences and events, and invites individuals to become involved in our many projects and training programs. CGCS also maintains an internship program for undergraduates or recent graduates interested in working in the media policy space.


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ECITB Instrumentation Training
Course Aim
To increase the knowledge and skills of technicians, be they instrument or process, in recognising the cause and effect of poor instrumentation performance arising from human factor interventions, environmental conditions, or calibration drift due to bottlenecks.
Course Duration
Initially the course can be delivered over 5 days (or longer if required) but there is also further scope/expectation (that should a customer require or request it) for Roxby Training Solutions to undertake further training/mentoring of candidates in their workplace. Suitable time/cost for this can be discussed with customers if this is of particular interest.
Course Suitability
The course has a bias toward process safety, human factor performance & the human factor need for safe, efficient and cost-effective delivery and maintenance of field instrumentation in top and lower tier COMAH sites & offshore installations (PFEER 1995). Ideally, candidates should have some prior knowledge or some working familiarity of instrumentation & control systems. Although there is an expectation that many candidates will be relatively new to this particular field.
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A maximum number of 6 delegates per course.
Prior Health & Safety Knowledge
It is recommended at the time of booking that candidates provide copies of any previous relevant site safety training course qualifications, such as 'Site Safety Passport' or 'IOSH Managing Safely.' This confirmation of prior safety learning, along with training during this ECITB course and a short assessment, will allow candidates to obtain mandatory training standard CO02, and move quickly on to the further instrumentation training units I&C04, I&C13 and I&C15.
ECITB Training Certification
Upon successful completion of the training course, practicals and theory questions, candidates will receive 4 x ECITB TRAINING certificates for the ECITB training standards mentioned below.
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CO 02 - Work Safely & Minimize Risk
Understanding H&S legislation
Safe Working Practices & Procedures
Understanding Personal & Site Safety and Responsibility
First Aid & Evacuation Procedures
Contignecy Documentation & Reporting Systems
Reporting Lines & Procedures
I&C 04 - Adjust Instrument & Control Systems to Meet Operating Requirements
Work Area Preparation
Adjusting Instrument & Control Systems
Resulting Actions Following Adjustments
Understanding Tools, Terminology, Techniques and Practices
Electricity at Work Regulations
I&C 13 - Test the Performance and Conditioning of Instrument & Control Systems
Work Area Preparation
Additional Tools & Equipment
Test the Performance and Condition of Instrument Control Systems
Resulting Actions Following Testing
Reading Assessment
I&C 15 - Diagnose and Determine the Causes of Faults in Instrument & Control Systems
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I've always loved doing work experience since I did my first placement whilst studying for my GCSE's, but more recently the big wide world of work is creeping up slowly. I thought seeing as I had free time at University I may as well make use of it and get some work experience related to the industries I want to work in. Being a bit of a media studies geek, I have always known since a young age that there is nothing else I want to do for a job than something involving media. I know that it is such a competitive market and for the dream jobs I want within some of the big name companies, I need as much experience as I can. I've narrowed down my top tips of how I've managed to get myself some placements in the heart of London.
One of my University module assignments was to create a CV and LinkedIn profile which sounds like fun, but when talking about yourself, it it can be difficult. I loved LinkedIn so much when I signed up that I couldn't stop adding things to my profile as they had so many different sub categories to add all of your information in. If you are struggling to write a CV I would recommend using LinkedIn to gather al of your information in one place and then start building your CV from there. The site acts as a great template for this and your future employers will also take a look so make sure it is professional and up to date.
It doesn't matter if you did work experience or had a job previously and it is not based on the industry you want to go into. Any experience companies see on your CV or LinkedIn show that you have learnt previous skills from these roles. I include working in a nursery and my retail job on my CV!
If you want to get into one main company then drop them an email with your CV and cover letter asking for some experience, it is always worth a shot. Research into smaller companies that offer the same thing as your main company and send them an email too. You are more likely to get somewhere with them and once this experience has been done, you can add it onto your CV and email the original company you wanted again! Companies are more likely to take you on if you have previous experience in a similar company or industry.
Never give up on your dream job, with a lot of experience you will eventually get there one day. Even if that means years and years worth of experience at other places. It will still all add up and get you somewhere in the end.
Hope you find my tips useful and get yourself some cracking work experience placements!


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The Gosaikunda lake is located at an altitude of about 4380m. It is surrounded by mountains on almost all sides and a great ensemble of nine other lakes accompany the Goisaikunda. Every year during Janai Purnima in August, hundreds of Hindu pilgrims visit for a holy bath in the lake. The large rock at the center of the lake is said to be the remains of a Shiva shrine and it is also claimed that channel carries water from the lake directly to the tank at the Kumbheshwar Temple in Patan in the Kathmandu valley.
From Syabru, the trails generally ascend across forests. On the way you will also come across a monastery and a cheese factory. Above here, the trail climbs through tall fir stands before emerging above the tree line for increasingly panoramic views of the high peaks and finally entering the barren upper reaches of the Trishuli river, where glacial moraines and rockslides have left a string of half a dozen lakes.
Day 01: Drive to Syabrubesi(1460m)- 8 hours. Stay overnight at a lodge.
The road takes a scenic route, climbing high over the ridges to escape the Kathmandu Valley and provides you with a superb panorama of the Himalaya, including the Annapurnas, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and the peaks of the Langtang region that you will soon get familiar with.
Day 02: Trek Thulo Syabru (2230m)- 3 hours. Stay overnight at a lodge.
After breakfast start trek by crossing the river and ascend to Thulo Syabru, views from here is fascinating of Langtang and other Himalayan peak. Your trek through through pine and Junipers forest. Overnight in Thulo Syabru (2230m).
Day 03: Trek to Chalang pati (3380m) - 5 hours -Stay overnight at a lodge.
The trail climbs steeply up the ridge, at several poins on top of the ride itself. The trail crosses behind the ridgeand stays in deep forests for a while then emerges onto a saddle at Cholang Pati.
Day 04: Trek to Gosainkunda(4380m) - 5 hours -Stay overnight at a lodge.
From Chalang pati you climb a ridge to the main Gosainkunda trail. There are good views across Langtang valley to Langtang Lirung. To the west there are dramatic views of the Ganesh Himal and Manaslu. Eventually, the trail descends from the ridge to the first of three lakes, Saraswati Kund. The second lake in the chain is named Bhairab Kund, and the third, Gosainkunda. This lake is particularly sacred and a place of pilgrimage in the summer. According to legend, this lake was created by Shiva when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water, quenching his thirst after taking some poison. Overnight at lodge.
Day 05: Re-trace trail to Dhunche (1950m)- 7 hours - Stay overnight at a lodge.
Day 06: Drive to Kathmandu -7 hours
After breakfast at the lodges, catch a bus to Kathmandu. It is scenic drive last around 7 hours.
Private Arrangement Trek cost:
1 pax: US$540 per person
2 pax: US$500 per person
3-5 pax US$475 per person
6-9 pax US$430 per person
10-15 pax US$395 per person
Cost Include:
01: All meals and accommodation in lodge/tea house during the trek, sleeping bag
02: Service of trek guide and assitant above group size 6 pax
03: Porters to carry personal baggage each 15 kg.)
04: Local transportation to Syabrubeshi from Kathamndu, Dhunche to Kathmandu
04: Accident insurance for staffs and porters
05: Langtang National park entrance permit and Tims (Please bring 1 passport size photo for permit)
06: Public shared Jeep transfer to Dhunche - Kathmandu - Dhunche
Cost does not include:
01: Personal clothing
02: Personal accident and health insurance
03: Emergency evacuation and oxygen cost, and medical-box
04: Alcoholic and bottled beverage, laundry, and tips.
05: Hotel accommodation, sightseeing and meals in Katmandu
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- Price : USD 395
- Destinations : Langtang region, North of Kathmandu
- Max Elevation : 4380
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- Trip Duration : 6 days
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In the face of a failed War on Drugs, a global commission composed mostly of former world leaders recommended on Tuesday that governments decriminalize and regulate the use of currently illicit drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and psychedelics.
"The international drug regime is broken," reads the report from the Global Commission on Drug Policy, whose members include former Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan; former U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz; former justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and former high commissioner for human rights at the UN Louise Arbour; and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, as well as the former presidents of Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Portugal. "[O]verwhelming evidence points to not just the failure of the regime to attain its stated goals but also the horrific unintended consequences of punitive and prohibitionist laws and policies."
"There's no question now that the genie of reform has escaped the prohibitionist bottle."
—Ethan Nadelmann, Drug Policy Alliance
Punitive drug law enforcement has done nothing to decrease global drug use, the Commission says in "Taking Control: Pathways to Drug Policies that Work" (pdf). Instead, such policies have fueled crime, maximized health risks, undermined human rights, and fostered discrimination — all while wasting tens of billions of dollars.
In place of these "harsh measures grounded in repressive ideologies," the commission recommends that world governments:
- Shift their focus from enforcement to prevention and harm reduction;
- Ensure equitable and affordable access to "essential medicines" like opiate-based pain medications;
- Stop criminalizing people for drug use and possession;
- Rely on alternatives to incarceration for non-violent, low-level participants in illicit drug markets such as farmers and couriers;
- Look for alternatives to militarized anti-drug efforts when going after organized crime groups;
- "Allow and encourage diverse experiments in legally regulating markets in currently illicit drugs, beginning with but not limited to cannabis, coca leaf and certain novel psychoactive substances;"
- Use the upcoming major review of drug policies by the UN General Assembly, scheduled for 2016, as an opportunity to open debate on true reform.
Implementing such reforms "is necessary because global drug prohibition, the dominant paradigm in the last 40 years, has not only failed in achieving its original stated objectives, which was to reduce drug consumption and improve health worldwide, but it has, in fact, generated a lot of harm, including an AIDS and hepatitis epidemic among people who use drugs and social violence and infiltration of democracies with narco-traffickers and the birth of a few narco-states in the world," commission member Michel Kazatchkine, UN Secretary General Special Envoy on HIV/AIDS in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, said in an interview with The World Today's Eleanor Hall.
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We're promoting a model similar to let's say what exists with tobacco. That is, put government in control: in control of who produces the drug, of the quality of the drug, on how and where it is sold, to whom it is sold — for example, forbid it to people less than let's say 18 years old or whatever.
Take back control of that market and therefore reduce, not only the violence, but also reduce the health and social harms that the current international regime has generated.
Experts called the report groundbreaking. In a statement, Drug Policy Alliance Executive Director Ethan Nadelmann said, "The import of the Commission's report lies in both the distinction of its members and the boldness of their recommendations. The former presidents and other Commission members pull no punches in insisting that national and global drug control policies reject the failed prohibitionist policies of the 20th century in favor of new policies grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights. There's no question now that the genie of reform has escaped the prohibitionist bottle."
In its report, the Commission acknowledges that reshaping the global discussion on drugs will be a challenge:
The obstacles to drug policy reform are both daunting and diverse. Powerful and established drug control bureaucracies, both national and international, staunchly defend status quo policies. They seldom question whether their involvement and tactics in enforcing drug policy are doing more harm than good. Meanwhile, there is often a tendency to sensationalize each new "drug scare" in the media. And politicians regularly subscribe to the appealing rhetoric of "zero tolerance" and creating "drug free" societies rather than pursuing an informed approach based on evidence of what works. Popular associations of illicit drugs with ethnic and racial minorities stir fear and inspire harsh legislation. And enlightened reform advocates are routinely attacked as "soft on crime" or even "pro-drug."
But the 2016 UN General Assembly Special Session — and the time between now and then — is seen as an opportunity to overthrow that status quo. Several Latin American leaders, including Colombia's Juan Manuel Santos and Guatemala's Otto Perez Molina, have already called for a paradigm shift on international drug policy.
"2016 will be the beginning of years, perhaps decades, of debate on new drug conventions," Arbour said at the New York press conference marking the report's release. The conversation was already beginning on Tuesday, under the Twitter hashtag #ControlDrugs.


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Even the shortest of holidays to the closest of destinations sometimes require more planning than it's worth. Add the entire family into the mix and the amount of prep work doubles or even triples. Which is why we're all for easy, breezy staycations that require almost zero planning. Even better if they let you feel like you're a tourist in your own country. Enter the Village Hotel at Sentosa, the first — and largest — of Far East Hospitality's three new hotels on the island (the five-star Outpost Hotel and luxury heritage hotel The Barracks are set to open later this year). The two-week-old four-star hotel doesn't just aim to bring you the perfect family staycation, it also wants to help you switch into vacay mode just. Like. That. Does it live up to its claims? We find out.
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5/135/13You get to choose from a range of teas and coffees — you just need to know where to find them.
6/136/13The pools. Oh, the pools.
7/137/13Kids will lurve the Children's Play Pool.
8/138/13The hotel has a ready supply of Instagrammable donut floats.
9/139/13For those who need a break from the kiddos, there's an adults-only pool.
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Leaders in the Field
FFA members visit Cinnamon Ridge Farms to experience a modern corn and dairy operation.
While Oscar Munoz may live amidst the hustle bustle of the country's third largest city, his heart is on the farm. That helps explain why he's willing to commute an hour and a half each way via public transit, just to attend the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences.
"I just think this is one of the best schools in Chicago, and even the nation," the 17-year-old said. "There's not another school like it, and it gives me a lot of opportunity to learn about agriculture." Like boarding a bus with 20 classmates at 6 a.m. and leaving the city behind for a day.
Munoz was one of 45 high school students who participated in a unique event this spring to introduce young people to careers in agriculture. The diverse group represented FFA chapters from the Chicago agricultural school and North Scott High School in Eldridge, Iowa, as well as Mid-City High School in Davenport, Iowa, an alternative school whose students have created urban gardens on their campus.
Up close and personal
On a cool and overcast morning, the students gathered at Cinnamon Ridge Farms in Donahue, Iowa, to get an up-close look at the daily operations of a working dairy, beef, and hog farm, as well as the varied job opportunities at both John Deere and in the ag industry.
Munoz was looking forward to learning more about the ag business, even though he spends his weekends on his father's farm, where he raises chickens. "I want to see the business side of the dairy industry and understand the benefits and disadvantages of having a dairy farm," he said.
John Deere organizers Jessica Holmes, supervisor, guest services, and Amy Allen, manager, corporate contributions, corporate citizenship, each explained how the event brought different benefits to each group. "Most of the Chicago students had never been to a working farm, so this was an opportunity for them to see what actually goes on," said Allen. "Having students from different backgrounds added to their overall experience, as they were able to interact and share stories," said Holmes.
Cinnamon Ridge owners John and Joan Maxwell led tours of the 1,100-acre farm, including a hog-feeding facility, and a dairy barn where robots milk 220 cows, 3 to 4 times a day. Even the rural-based North Scott FFA members were impressed when John explained each cow produces between 8 and 9 gallons of milk a day. "I'm a beef cattle kind of girl, so it was interesting to learn more about dairy," said Jesse Kreiter. "I didn't realize there was that much that went into it."
Many career paths to follow
In between farm tours, students participated in career conversations with a John Deere recruiter, a dealer, and United Auto Workers (UAW) production employees. Themes ranged from tips for getting a summer college internship to the increasing role of technology on the job. "Technology continues to grow and we have to grow with that technology as workers," stressed Ryan Dotson, UAW Local 865 committeeman, and a production employee at Harvester Works.
Assembler Dion Jones even reminded students of the dangers of Facebook, saying "Whatever you put on Facebook, everyone in the world sees. When you get hired on at John Deere, you represent John Deere, even away from John Deere."
Later, the students were able to try their hand at flying a drone, and saw demonstrations on GPS and precision-ag technology. One of the most popular activities was a ride-along on various John Deere pieces of equipment, ranging from Gators to 8R Series Tractors.
JaMonica Marion, a teacher from the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences was excited for the opportunity to travel to an Iowa farm when Allen first contacted her. "We use Deere products in our school, so I thought, 'Why not get the kids out here to actually see who works for John Deere and make those rural connections between what we're learning in the classroom and the people who make it possible?'"
Marion added that her animal sciences students immediately connected with the hog barn. "We just sold 5 pigs last week and being able to compare our small house with the Cinnamon Ridge facility was eye-opening for our students," she said. "They have 2,400 baby pigs versus our 5, yet even on a larger scale, the pigs still need vitamins and nutrients. Where we have a vet come in to assist, they have machines that push the nutrients through the water system."
Excited about agriculture
At the end of the day, there was no question the first-of-its-kind activity was a hit. "The day was a huge success," exclaimed Holmes. "None of the students wanted to leave. I think we were able to get them excited about this industry and help them see themselves as being a part of it some day." Plans are underway to host a second event next May.
As for Oscar Munoz, his future career may have been only slightly adjusted after his visit to Cinnamon Ridge Farms. "A farmer told me you have to be diverse, and not have your eggs in one basket, so if I have the capital to open a dairy farm and also have my chicken business, I'll do both."
A day at Cinnamon Ridge Farms
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Friday, January 29, 2016
Trump-less GOP Debate Gradebook
Vito and Vito, after the GOP debates, grade each candidate's performance. These rankings do not reflect the candidate's policies, only their debate performance. We try to be as objective as possible.
In the comment section below add your own grades and compare them to Vito and Vito. Do you agree with our grades? Who do you think won?
Click below for each candidate's grades!
Donald Trump
Vito DiGiovanni: No grade
Vito Palmeri: A
Vito D. gave no grade because Trump was a no-show. You can't be graded on debate performance if you skip it. Palmeri thought differently, as explained on this week's show, Trump was smart and skipped the debate and still was the top trending topic. Everyone wants Trump, regardless if he skips the last debate.
Marco Rubio
Vito DiGiovanni: A
Vito Palmeri: B+
Marco Rubio stood out and came out strong. He is charismatic as always and was spot on this debate. Out of the candidates who did show up to debate, he won. He points out a few things about Ted Cruz that isn't really true, but all in all, his performance was good.
Ted Cruz
Vito DiGiovanni: B+
Vito Palmeri: B+
The senator from Texas was in the middle of the candidates for the first time since Trump couldn't make it. Cruz came out quick with humor and jokes about Trump, but started to slip a little bit in the beginning. He rebounded well and handled himself and the questions very well. Not his best debate, but still solid.
Rand Paul
Vito DiGiovanni: B+
Vito Palmeri: B+
Rand Paul keeps having solid debates, when he's on the main stage. Even though he is polling very low, he is one of the most conservative candidates out there. He makes great points and is a great debater.
Chris Chrisite
Vito DiGiovanni: B
Vito Palmeri: B
Chris Christie is very annoying, but he did well this time around. He keeps hanging in there. He is waiting for the New Hampshire primary, which he is polling decently. He keeps using the same old cards: governors are better than senators who whine all the time, I was there for 9/11, I was a prosecutor so I know how to stop terrorists. The same old from Christie Creme.
Jeb Bush
Vito DiGiovanni: B-
Vito Palmeri: B
Not a bad night at all for "Jeb!" He didn't win it, but he was solid, especially against Marco Rubio on immigration. He was funny when talking about Donald Trump and plugging his book for $2.99. He did well because Trump wasn't there to bully him around.
Ben Carson
Vito DiGiovanni: C+
Vito Palmeri: B-
Carson wasn't too shabby. But he didn't stand out. He doesn't get enough time or questions and doesn't get into debates with other candidates. It felt like he was just there.
John Kasich
Vito DiGiovanni: D-
Vito Palmeri: F
John Kasich needs to go home. He is the biggest RINO there is. Aside from his liberal policies, his debate performance was almost as bad. He doesn't whine as much anymore, but still wasn't making too many points to stand out. He's polling decently in New Hampshire and is waiting for some momentum to come his way after the first primary.
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Increased bone mass in a calcitonin knockout mouse full of surprises
Bone is in a constant state of remodeling, during which osteoclasts remove old bone (resorption) and osteoblasts form new bone (formation). Calcitonin is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland and inhibits bone resorption. Following menopause, the rate of bone loss is accelerated, however women with post-menopausal osteoporosis that are treated with calcitonin (by injection or nasal spray) demonstrate increased bone mass and strength, in addition to a decrease in the rate of bone fractures. Following alternative processing, the gene encoding calcitonin (CT/CGRP) also encodes a second peptide: calcitonin gene-related peptide-a (CGRPa), however the role of this peptide in bone metabolism has not been clearly defined.
To better understand the role of calcitonin and CGRP-a in bone metabolism Robert Gagel and colleagues at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, USA, created mice in which the CT/CGRP gene had been deleted. Given that both calcitonin and CGRP have been shown to inhibit bone resorption and CGRP is known to stimulate bone formation, the authors predicted that there would be either no effect of this deletion on bone mass, or there could be some bone loss.
In the December 16 issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, the
authors report their surprising finding that CT/CGRP-deficient mice have
greater bone mass, increased bone formation, and were able to maintain bone
mass during estrogen deficiency by increasing bone formation. These findings
suggest an important and novel function for the products of the CT/CGRP
gene, that was previously unrecognized. They also suggest that the
development of an antagonist to the CT/CGRP gene product(s) may be useful in
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By now most local readers should be at least passingly familiar with the family catastrophe of Orinda homemaker Susan Polk and her late husband, Felix, considering the play it's received in the dailies including The New York Times, national cable talk shows such as Nancy Grace, and NBC's Dateline, not to mention this newspaper.
At its tabloid-tragic core, it goes like this: Susan Bolling, a troubled girl, is sent to see psychologist Felix Polk at age fifteen. A year later they're having sex even though he's, well, her shrink, 25 years older, and married with two kids. Felix later divorces his wife, marries his former teen patient, and goes on to have three sons with her. The marriage sours, and twenty years later, when she files for divorce, things turn truly nasty. The sordid love affair comes to a bloody end when, on the night of October 13, 2002, Susan stabs Felix to death in the pool house of their $2 million estate.
The crucial question for the jury is this: Was it self-defense or cold-blooded murder?
The Polk children have different answers to that question. The eldest, Adam, and youngest, Gabriel, side with the prosecution. Gabe, who was fifteen when he found his father's body, will be the district attorney's star witness. Middle son Eli Polk, who is now twenty, believes his mother killed in self-defense. He will testify that his father abused his mother physically and psychologically. "This is potentially one of the great legal stories," TV legal pundit and local criminal defense attorney Dan Horowitz said of the case in August. "It's like a Greek drama."
At that time, Horowitz was merely a high-profile spectator. He had no inkling the case would ultimately draw attention to his own family tragedy. But shortly thereafter, Susan Polk hired Horowitz to defend her. Then, in a freak coincidence the weekend after the lawyer delivered his opening trial statements on Susan's behalf, he found his wife, Pamela Vitale, murdered in a trailer the couple had been sharing while they built their dream home. This killing, which promptly led to the arrest of a troubled sixteen-year-old, created an even greater media sensation, and Judge Laurel Brady declared a mistrial in the Polk case.
Brady is supposed to schedule a new trial date this week. Whether Horowitz will still be Susan Polk's lawyer is unclear, but his assistant says he is expected to stay on. The defense theory will probably be the same no matter who represents Susan: that Felix Polk, mentally ill and full of rage, took advantage of a vulnerable girl and then flipped out decades later and tried to kill her when he realized she was leaving him for good. The prosecution's case will also remain the same: that Susan, furious over having her alimony slashed and losing custody of her youngest son, killed her husband in cold blood -- as she had threatened to do for months.
To reach a verdict, jurors essentially will have to decide who was crazier and who was more afraid of whom. They will be asked by both sides to challenge their assumptions. And so, dear reader, we invite you to challenge your own. If, based on what you've absorbed from the public zeitgeist, you are inclined to believe that Susan Polk acted in self-defense, click here. If, however, you view her as a cold-blooded killer, click here.
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Originally situated several kilometres to the north from Moscow but now a part of the North-Eastern Administrative Okrug of Moscow. Extant historical Ostankino includes the main wooden palace, built in 1792—1798 around a theater hall, with adjacent Egyptian and Italian pavilions, a 17th-century Trinity church, and fragments of the old Ostankino park with a replica of Milovzor folly.
Ostankino Palace is third-largest wooden building in the world after Tōdai-ji and Old Government Buildings.
First documental evidence of Ostankino — then known as Ostashkovo — emerged in the middle of 16th century, when Tsar Ivan IV of Russia granted these lands to the hold of Alexey Satin, relative of statesman Alexey Adashev. Satin, however, was executed by Ivan in 1560, and the lands passed to someone Horn, a German mercenary, and in 1585 — to notable diak (statesman) Vasily Schelkalov. Under Schelkalov, the unpopulated lands of Ostashkovo developed into a relatively prosperous manor estate with ponds and cedar park. This manor was destroyed by plunder and fire in the Time of Troubles.
End of hostilities and ascension of the House of Romanov brought the new owners — princes Tcherkassky. They replanted the parks and established a spacious hunting reserve, expanding east to Alekseyevskoye village. A 1677 marriage between Tcherkassky and Odoyevsky families brought in a valuable asset — architect Pavel Potekhin, a slave of Odoyevsky family, who designed and built extant Trinity church (1678–1683, 1691–1692).
In the first half of 18th century Ostankino was gradually converted from a permanent country manor to a temporary retreat with hunt, house theater and other entertainment of the period; empress Elizabeth of Russia herself paid a visit to Ostankino in 1742. Next year, through a marriage between princess Varvara, the sole heir of Tcherkassky fortunes, and Peter Sheremetev, son of field marshal Sheremetev, Ostankino passed to the Sheremetevs and remained their property until 1917.
Throughout the 18th century Sheremetevs lived primarily in Kuskovo, and Ostankino retained its temporary entertainment atmosphere.
In 1787 Nikolai Sheremetev inherited Ostankino upon the death of his father. Well-educated and extremely wealthy, Nikolai Sheremetev was a patron of theater; his extravagant shows earned him nickname Croesus Junior. In the three following years Sheremetev established house theaters in Kuskovo, Kitai-gorod and Markovo. In 1790 he held an architectural contest for a Palace of Arts in Moscow, but eventually preferred to build it in the country, far from city life. Building a new large theater in Kuskovo would have ruined an already completed ensemble, so in the same 1790 Sheremetev finally chose Ostankino.
Sheremetev initially hired someone Casier (Russian: Казье), a self-proclaimed architect employed by Golitsyn family. This project did not materialize; by 1792, Sheremetev built only a two-story wooden theater hall, apparently discarding Casier's plans. Then, as Sheremetev recruited services of influential contemporary architects (most notably Francesco Camporesi, see Attribution dispute section), work accelerated and the wooden palace was structurally in its present shape, including pavilion wings, by the end of 1793. Contemporary witnesses reported that Sheremetev was so confident in perfection of his palace that he set up an unprecedented veil of secrecy around construction site: the manor was closed to any visitors, covered with shrouds, architects worked in parallel unaware of each other's progress.
Interior works took another six years. In 1793 Sheremetev ordered redesign of theater so that the main hall and stage could be transformed at will to a single ballroom. In 1794 he redecorated already finished Italian pavilion and expanded the galleries between pavilions and the palace. Each round of decoration required stripping of earlier finishes. In the same 1794 Sheremetev realized that the palace fails to accommodate all the guests and ordered another round of expansion and remodelling. Giacomo Quarenghi and Pyotr Argunov presented their ambitious expansion drafts, however, actual expansion carried out by (most likely) Ivan Starov was quite modest and did not change palace exterior — at least, its southern facade. Subsequent expansion concentrated on the sprawling side wings, most notably the Italian rotunda (1796) that would become a study of Alexander II sixty years later.
Major work on the palace was completed by the end of 1798, while lesser decoration and landscaping projects continued until the end of Sheremetev's life. The palace remains the largest extant wooden structure in Moscow (brick was used locally for fireproofing the ovens).
In 1761 Sheremetevs hired a garden manager, Johann Manstadt, who supervised expansion of the park and its conversion to a commercial enterprise. Under Manstadt, Ostankino garden became an important supply of exotic plants for wealthy Moscow families; customers included Catherine II and Grigory Potyomkin. The park sprawled over territories of present-day All-Russia Exhibition Centre, Botanical Garden, Ostankino Television buildings and residential blocks around it.
Nikolai Sheremetev initially assigned landscaping to his serf architect, Mironov, but soon deemed Mironov's plan inappropriate. The job passed to Pyotr Argunov, with consultancy by Francis Reid, manager of Tsaritsyno Park project. Reid and his associate, Nikolai Kuverin, worked in Ostankino in 1791—1794. A permanent garden manager, Robert Manners, was hired in 1796 and stayed in Ostankino for thirty years. Reid's input apparently concentrated on the immediate vicinity of the palace; regular English garden north from the palace was planted in 1797 by Manners.
The theater opened in summer of 1795, amazing the guests with unprecedented stage effects. Paul I, who ascended to the throne in November 1796, summoned Nikolai Sheremetev to Saint-Petersburg. As one of the highest statesmen of the reign, Sheremetev now lived mostly in Saint-Petersburg. The splendid theater operated publicly for just one season in spring 1797 — with one show for emperor Paul and one for Stanisław Poniatowski, former king of partitioned Poland. In 1800 Sheremetev reduced the artistic company — barely sufficient for the private entertainment.
1802 death of Sheremetev's wife, former actress Praskovya Kovaleva-Zhemchugova, spelled the end of the theater. Nikolai Sheremetev disbanded his theater company and abstained from public entertainment till the end of his life (1809). There were accounts of an 1801 show for Alexander I, however, modern studied deem these reports as incorrect — the show was planned but did not materialize.
Sheremetev's heirs barely maintained the palace; in the 1830s they demolished the old living quarters dating back to the 17th century, and demolished some of the free-standing service buildings. The palace was revived for a short time in 1856, when Alexander II chose Ostankino as his temporary residence during his coronation. Ground floor rooms were converted to living quarters and redecorated, probably by Mikhail Bykovsky.
Ostankino Park fell in neglect in the 1830s. In the second part of the 19th century parts of the park were sold to dacha developers and leased to farmers, while the greenhouses concentrated on commercial flower growing.
At the end of the 19th century Sheremetev Park became a popular picnic destination; Sheremetevs built a temporary summer stage and ballroom. The palace, which went through another round of repairs and alterations in the 1870s, was opened for public viewing.
In the Soviet period the nationalized palace operated as a museum of serf art. In 1935 the eastern part of former Ostankino park grounds were allotted to the emerging Agricultural Exhibition and completely remodelled by 1939. In the same 1939 a part of regular English garden, immediately north from the palace, was replanted; Ostankino park proper shrunk to just one square kilometer as the lands further north became the State Botanical Garden.
Throughout the Soviet period the main theater hall was set up a single ballroom space. Partitions separating stage, orchestra pit and spectator areas were re-introduced during the controversial repairs of the 2000s, so the theater can once again be used in its original function.
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Nikolai Sheremetev managed construction himself, hiring architects at will; in addition to original architectural work, he reused drafts of Saint-Petersburg architects. Contemporary academic studies agree on the fact that, while certain parts and details of the palace can be attributed to specific architects (with different degree of probability), the palace as a whole - even its basic layout - has no single author apart from Sheremetev himself.
Of all architects involved in the project, Ivan Starov's input is least controversial; Starov's trademark palladian windows without impost columns were unique for the period, his work for Sheremetev in Saint-Petersburg and Moscow was thoroughly documented and studied. Modern studies also attribute specific palace interiors to Vincenzo Brenna. Shape of southern façade is usually credited to Francesco Camporesi.
Pyotr Argunov's role as a long-time construction manager is undisputed, but his actual creative input remains unresolved. Karl Blank, who died in 1793, consulted Sheremetev in the beginning of the project; later stages of construction (1794–1798) were influenced by Giacomo Quarenghi. Elizvoy Nazarov consulted Sheremetev throughout the project.
Igor Grabar attributed design of the palace to Vasily Bazhenov; this viewpoint is discarded by modern studies as unsubstantiated.
The restoration of the estate complex Ostankino and the palace-theater has started in 2013. This multi-year project is going to be one of the largest and most complex ones in the history of restoration.
Throughout the whole period of the restoration multitude items from the numerous collections of the museum (illuminating devices, furniture, paintings, sculptures, architectural graphics, the items of decorative and applied arts and others) will be exhibited at various expositions.
For the time when the museum cannot be visited we are pleased to invite you to a virtual journey through the halls of the Ostankino palace, a unique monument of Russian culture and art.


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