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Standardize Measurement of Child Eating Disorders
Childhood eating disorders threaten the health and well-being of a new generation. Unfortunately, clear guidelines to assist family practitioners and pediatricians are nonexistent.
Experts say that an exact determination of expected body weight for adolescents based on age, height and gender is critical for diagnosis and management of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia.
A new study published in the journal Pediatrics compares three common methods for calculating expected body weight of adolescents with eating disorders and found that the body mass index (BMI) percentile method is recommended for clinical and research purposes.
Body mass index is defined as the individual's body weight divided by the square of his or her height. The method was developed in the 19th century to guide population health studies.
"There are no clear guidelines in the adolescent field," said study author Daniel Le Grange, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry and director of the Eating Disorders Program at the University of Chicago.
"We set out to do something that is relatively straightforward that hasn't been done before, and that is look at some of the most frequently used methods of calculating weight in the pediatric and adolescent eating disorder populations, and see whether we can come up with a gold standard for clinical as well as for research purposes."
Le Grange and his colleagues analyzed data from adolescents seeking treatment for eating disorders at the University of Chicago. They calculated expected body weights using the BMI method along with two other commonly used measures: the McClaren and Moore methods.
The BMI method compares a patient's current BMI to the 50th percentile BMI for a patient of the same age, height and gender according to charts published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That percentage can help determine whether a patient has an eating disorder.
Their analysis showed that of the three, the BMI method was the most useful for children and adolescents of all ages, heights and weights, and could account more accurately for very short and very tall patients as well.
Health reform calls for primary care physicians to take a lead role in managing the overall health of their patients. This means that many family practice and pediatric providers, who may not be as familiar with eating disorders and prevalence of eating disorders, must provide appropriate care management for children with eating disorders.
"Pediatricians are at the forefront of making these diagnoses," said Le Grange. "We wanted to make a clear statement to the pediatric and adolescent eating disorder community that we should all talk the same language and move forward in this way."
The study also recommends that researchers cite the method used to calculate expected body weight in their research and stresses the importance of using the term "expected" instead of "ideal" to describe body weight to avoid unrealistic body image expectations in patients with eating disorders.
"I think it's a good clear clinical guide, and I hope pediatricians in the community feel they can pick it up and have a handy tool in their clinical practice," Le Grange said.
Source: University of Chicago Medical Center
Nauert PhD, R. (2018). Standardize Measurement of Child Eating Disorders. Psych Central. Retrieved on October 25, 2020, from https://psychcentral.com/news/2012/01/06/standardize-measurement-of-child-eating-disorders/33378.html
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cPanel was hacked this weekend which exposed details of its customers,including their names, contact details, and encrypted passwords.
Though hacking did not affect payment information which was kept on a separate system.
The firm warned its customers with older passwords to change them,though the possibility of its exposure is less.
"Although current passwords are stored salted and encrypted, we are accelerating our move to stronger password encryption at the same time in order to minimize disruption. In order to safeguard the system, we will force all users with older password encryption to change their passwords," said the company's e-mail.
Though the breach is fairly minor but if attackers make use of exposed information, the customers may be badly impacted.
The company has been in control since 1997 and promises its customers to be most reliable company in web hosting industry.

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PD is the little sleeping giant who's gonna tear shit apart when it comes back to life
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Pakistan SC says Musharraf can't leave country
Pakistan's top court ordered former military ruler Pervez Musharraf to appear in person on Tuesday over treason allegations and ordered him to be barred from leaving the country.world Updated: Apr 08, 2013, 15:19 IST
Pakistan's top court ordered former military ruler Pervez Musharraf to appear in person on Tuesday over treason allegations and ordered him to be barred from leaving the country.
The ruling is the latest in a series of problems Musharraf has faced since his return home last month. The former military ruler returned on March 24 from four years in exile, vowing to run for parliament in the May 11 general election to "save" the troubled nuclear-armed state.
The orders were issued after judges heard applications from various lawyers that the ex-dictator face trial for treason, for imposing emergency rule and arresting judges in 2007, a move that ultimately paved the way for his downfall.
"Musharraf should be prosecuted for high treason because he is guilty of subversion of constitution," lawyer Hamid Khan told the court.
"He should be punished with death or be jailed for life."
Justice Jawad Khawaja said the court had already declared the emergency rule imposed by Musharraf in 2007 as unconstitutional and asked what action the state had taken in response.
Syed Afshan Adil, a defence lawyer for Musharraf, told AFP the court should not entertain the petitions against her client because "only a state can initiate high treason case".
Musharraf faces a number of other legal cases. He has been bailed over the 2007 killing of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto and a Baluch rebel leader in 2006, and for sacking and arresting judges in 2007.
He has been approved to stand for election only in the remote northern area of Chitral on the Afghan border, after his application to stand in three other constitutencies - in Islamabad, Karachi and Punjab province - were rejected.
The May election will be the first democratic transition of power in Pakistan. Since its founding in 1947 it has been governed by four military rulers, most recently Musharraf, and is struggling with a weak economy, chronic instability and poverty.
Since he left office in 2008 Musharraf's power base has shrivelled. Last month he suffered the indignity of having a shoe thrown at him in court by an angry lawyer - a deeply insulting gesture in the Muslim world.
He is not thought likely to win more than a couple of seats with his All Pakistan Muslim League party, which he founded in self-imposed exile with the help of Pakistani expatriates.
Officials in Chitral, where Musharraf hopes to win support because of development work carried out during his rule, approved his candidature on Sunday. But a lawyer in the town said he would appeal against the ruling.


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Curator ∕ Wang Pin-Hua
Artists ∕ Wang Sean, Lin Guan-Ming, Lin Hsien-Chun, Kao Ya-Ting, Huang Wan-Ling, Tzeng Yong-Ning, Liao Zen-Ping, Hsieh Mu-Chi
Text︱Wang Pin-Hua
During the spatial arrangement of this exhibition, two subthemes emerged. One is the dialogue of "Color and Light". The drama in the paintings of Lin Hsien-Chun, Wang Sean, and Tseng Yong-Ning originated from the color wheel spectrum, the narrative of framed scenery, and the garden of light blooming in the flowing and rebirth of lines. The second theme is "Image and Body", upon which five creators composed their works. Liao Zen-Ping was inspired by the instant feelings of photography and painted light and shadow. Hsieh Mu-Chi,the war of collaged images. Kao Ya-Ting selected the dead bodies of images from the ruins of paintings. Huang Wan-Ling created a panorama with non-human perspectives capturing vague human figures. Lin Guan-Ming, in his image cycle, depicted how the traces of existence die immediately after birth.
This "theater" emerged unannounced while I was reading about the individual creators. The hint, originating from the "theatricalness", gradually formed in my head a place, a theater, where the multiple creators could meet. This imaginary meeting place, under the diversity of these creators, provides the opportunity to amplify their differences and to connect their similarities. This place becomes a shared framework within which certain moments are experienced. This place becomes a flowing place for observing body movements through multiple perspectives. It is both the continuation and multiplication of time and the expansion of the imagination of space. So, is this concept of a theater equipped with the possibility of continuing to ask questions about the paintings? Or does it become an empty space that actively demands the encounters of people?
When the paintings have hidden theatrical factors that continue to generate unexpected incidents, the exhibition venue becomes a theater space that is open to chance encounters. It is no longer a contemporary predesigned object that observes and is observed. Rather, it surrounds the viewer, becoming a place where the viewer is present. Specifically, unlike a theater, where the viewers are only media for actions, this creative installation site, which happens to be in the exhibition venue, is more like it is waiting for the viewers to enter. When the viewers sense the various existing traces of the exhibition displays, they become participants in this virtual narrative, the necessary condition to complete the concept of a theater.


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6 Hands Collaborative opens their exhibit, "The Art of Collaborative Art" on Friday, January 8, 2016.
The three artists who make up the "6 Hands" are Janet Gold, Deborah Greggand Andrea Huffman. These amazing artists will host an Affirmative Banner Workshop for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers on Saturday, January 23 from 11 AM to 1 PM, courtesy of the Broward County Creative Investment Program Grant. The workshop is being presented in partnership with Gilda's Club of Fort Lauderdale and is open and free to the public.
(Funding for this project is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.)
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US President Donald Trump has named senior Treasury Department official David Malpass to lead the World Bank.
His nomination has stirred debate, as some worry that Mr Malpass, a critic of the bank, will seek to reduce its role. White House officials said Mr Malpass, a long-time Republican, would be a "pro-growth reformer".
If approved, he is expected to push the bank to narrow the focus of its lending to the world's poorest countries, among other changes.
At a press conference in Washington, Mr Trump praised Mr Malpass as a "strong advocate for accountability at the World Bank for a long time".
The president, who frequently criticises multilateral institutions, said he expected Mr Malpass to ensure that the bank's dollars "are spent effectively and wisely, serve American interests and defend American values."
Read also: Trump announces deal to lift shutdown
Who is David Malpass?
Mr Malpass, a Trump loyalist, was a senior economic adviser to the US president during his 2016 election campaign.
He has served as the Treasury Department's undersecretary for international affairs since August 2017. The 62-year-old has criticised the World Bank, along with other institutions such as the International Monetary Fund, for being "intrusive" and "entrenched".
He has also pushed the bank to reduce its lending to China, which he says is too wealthy to deserve such aid, and deploys harsh practices when lending to other countries. An American has led the World Bank since its start in the 1940s, when it was created to help rebuild Europe in the aftermath of World War II.
The US, the bank's largest shareholder and a major source of its funding, has traditionally held sway over the selection process for president. However, there has been increased pressure to diversify the bank's leadership, reflecting the economic rise of other countries in recent decades.
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It is not clear if other countries will propose alternatives to challenge Mr Malpass. The World Bank, which has 189 members, is accepting names until 14 March and plans to create a shortlist of up to three candidates for interviews.
Its executive board plans to vote on candidates for the post of president before its April meeting. The US controls 16% of the 25-member executive board's voting power.
European shareholders, who control another significant chunk of voting power, are also unlikely to block the pick, according to Reuters.
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White House officials said Mr Malpass would champion "pro-growth" policies, emphasising the role of the private sector, increased lending transparency and more "competitive" tax systems.
He will also oversee implementation of reforms the US pushed last year, which coupled an increase in money for the bank with changes aimed at reducing lending to China.
Officials said Mr Malpass's nomination did not signal a lack of support for the bank, which helps finance development projects with loans, credits and grants, committing more than $60bn (£46.3bn) in its most recent financial year.
However, they said the administration did want to see changes to make it more effective. "Sometimes that does require real reform and modernising ways of doing business," a senior administration official said during a background briefing with reporters.
If approved, Mr Malpass would replace Jim Yong Kim, a doctor and former president of Dartmouth University, who unexpectedly resigned last month. Mr Kim, whose tenure had been rocky, is joining a private equity fund.


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Top of the Pops 1981 currently on BBC4. Watched by Chris Arnsby.
Peter Powell: "Hi folks! Welcome to the party! There is a Caribbean atmosphere and nine live acts for you to enjoy.! This is Top of the Pops and everybody salsa with Modern Romance!"
Modern Romance: Everybody Salsa [16]. The studio is insane this week. It's as if Michael Hurll looked at the Japanese/Latin themed Conga line that ended last week's show and challenged himself to go further. Legs & Co are dressed as playing cards. Two people are running around dressed as jesters -or could they be Jokers for the card set? Streamers are being waved. And there is a baffling selection of hats; fez; shiny party hats; crowns; and some bloke at the back wearing a white chef's hat.
John Foxx: Europe (After The Rain) [40]. Europe After The Rain features a piano so Designer John Coles has planned the stage with a right classy look; big white grand piano, some greenery, and classical busts. Shepherds Bush as Athens reborn. Alas, the grand piano is too massive to fit on the stage and has to be left at the awkwardly on the floor at the front where the audience keep leaning on it like philistines. Also, where's John Foxx's drummer gone? (John- Maybe he's inside the piano?)Unless that statue is playing them?
|"Help! I'm in the piano! Anybody?!"
UB40: One In Ten [7]. A repeat from the 20/08/81 edition hosted by D*v* L** Tr*v*s. "We caught 'em before they went off on tour!" Peter Powell informs us. I don't recall Top of the Pops ever highlighting repeat performances before. Evidentially something happened to them between 20th August and 3rd September which meant viewers would know this was not recent footage. Peter Powell is so frantic to ensure that the home audience know the footage was recorded before UB40 were devoured by Nyarlathotep/taken hostage by ottomans/had a life changing encounter with a barnacle goose [delete as applicable] that he mentions it again at the end of the song. "That's UB40 and the Top of the Pops cameras managed to get hold of them just before they went off on tour." What happened on that tour?
Bucks Fizz: One Of Those Nights [32]. Bucks Fizz have decided to slow things down after Making Your Mind Up. Julian Cope will be up next singing Passionate Friend so over to his autobiography Head On [background information Julian Cope has spent the day taking naughty substances].
"A group called Buck's Fizz were doing their thing on the other side of the studio. They were a two-boy, two-girl, fun group with cutesy expressions and dance routines. We were to follow them. I watched fascinated. Then as time moved slowly on I felt sucked into their scene. God, they were brilliant. I wanted to be in Buck's Fizz. I rushed over to Gary and hit him with the idea. The two of us should join. Imagine an acid-soaked dance group with showbiz routines, it would be incredible."
The Teardrop Explodes: Passionate Friend [33]. Sadly the proposed Bucks Fizz/Teardrop Explodes team-up never took place. We'll just have to make do with Julian Cope wearing an orange top, leather trousers, and standing barefoot on John Foxx's piano while trying his best not to freak out.
"The finish of the piano was unbelievable. I waded in its high gloss black syrup, my bare feet sinking deeper and deeper into the surface like hot wet tar on a newly completed road. It was all I could think about. 'Don't jump around too much, Copey. It'll cost us a fortune if you wreck that thing'. Oh, thanks a lot, Batesy. Thanks fucking loads. That's just what I want to hear when I'm tripping on live TV."
Gary Numan: She's Got Claws [6]. On video. "She's got claws!" says Peter Powell camply scratching at the air by way of an introduction. Two moments stand out in this video. The first when Gary Numan is outside wearing his leather coat and he looks like dead ringer for Herr Flick from 'Allo 'Allo. The second is when Gary sits staring bored (in other words his usual shtick) as three women caper around dressed as cats. It looks like the worlds worst private performance of Macavity the Mystery Cat.
Dollar: Hand Held In Black And White [31]. Miss Torquay, and also Miss Radio 1 Roadshow 1981, better known as Jill, stands awkwardly next to Peter Powell as he once again scratches at the air, the universal symbol for claws. Jill was introduced properly between Bucks Fizz and The Teardrop Explodes and then escaped while Peter Powell was introducing Gary Numan. Now she's been recaptured and given a balloon. There's some small irony in Bucks Fizz and Dollar being on the same edition of Top of the Pops given what later happened between Bobby G and David Van Day -have a look on Youtube for an edition of BBC series Trouble at the Top called Making Your Mind Up. It's common for the host to disappear off set while the bands are playing but a wide shot of the studio reveals Peter Powell and Jill both dancing away; they're big fans of Dollar. But then... what's this? A later wide shot reveals Peter Powell all by himself. Orange alert! Miss Torquay has escaped again.
The Pointer Sisters: Slow Hand [29]. Legs & Co are performing on a record shaped stage and about twenty members of the audience have been kettled in the hole in the middle. It looks crowded and uncomfortable.
OMD: Souvenir [23]. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark is too long a name to fit in the new look charts, so they're starting to be referred to as OMD. Eric Wallis has lit the stage in lurid shades of purple and red; with copious amounts of dry ice it looks fantastic and really matches the mood of the song. Towards the end of the song there's a cross-fade to what looks like the Top of the Pops slow dancing championship, and there's Jill NOT dancing with Peter Powell. He'll be furious when he finds out.
Number One: Soft Cell, Tainted Love. Marc Almond has really got the hang of this pop star lark. Much of this performance is a medium close-up of Marc, with the poor keyboard player only getting an occasional glimpse on screen.
Closing Titles: Funkapolitan, As Time Goes By [47]. Suddenly Gary Numan is in the studio, and he looks quite cheerful. He's got his arm wrapped round a female audience member but because he's on a podium and she's not it looks like he is attempting the Vulcan Neck Grip. The show closes with massed dancing to Funkapolitan and the set wobbles alarmingly in the background; but I'm sure its all been checked by BBC Health and Safety Mandarins.
Performance of the week: The Teardrop Explodes, Passionate Friend


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Article written by: Melanie Titzer, PT Aide
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Good news! Practicing balance doesn't require any fancy equipment, you can even do it while waiting in line at the grocery store! To start, try to stand toe-to-heal and when that is easy close your eyes. The next step is to stand on one foot, then again close your eyes when you feel stable. Make sure you test both legs, you might be surprised that one is much stronger than the other. Next try balancing without shoes on. If you practice often you will likely see quick improvement, luckily there are many ways we can amp up the difficulty to create a balanced self!
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Measurement of ternary polymer/solvent equilibrium data by vapor-phase infrared spectroscopy
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Vapor-liquid equilibrium (VLE) data for binary toluene/PVAC, methanol/PVAC and ternary toluene/methanol/PVAC systems have been measured at 100 °C by using vapor-phase infrared spectroscopy. Binary data have been compared with literature data measured by different experimental techniques and agreement between our measurements and others was found to be good. The ternary VLE data indicate that the solubility of methanol in PVAC is not influenced by the presence of toluene, while the solubility of toluene is lowered due to presence of methanol. To predict ternary VLE data, the Entropic free volume and Kannan free volume models and the Flory-Huggins theory were used. The predictive abilities of Flory-Huggins theory and the Kannan free volume model are similar and better than that of the Entropic free volume model.


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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Twin Cities church has a light-hearted reminder for Minneapolis Vikings fans who prayed for a victory on Sunday.
"I'm going to remember that moment forever," said Vikings fan Jeffrey Galbavy.
He was at U.S. Bank Stadium Sunday, lucky enough to see wide receiver Stefon Diggs score the improbable game-winning touchdown over the New Orleans Saints.
The play was rightfully named the "Minneapolis Miracle," which by definition must mean there was divine intervention.
"Someone answered our prayers," said fan Thao Lao.
It sure felt that way to Julie Craven, who was also at the game. She is the communications director for Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in northeast Minneapolis.
"It was one of the most emotional moments I've ever experienced," Craven said. "When I got home I couldn't sleep. I mean, the adrenaline was still kind of working and I thought, 'You know what? There is a social media post out there.'"
Craven wanted to incorporate the excitement from the game along with her church, so she came up with simple message featuring the Vikings logo on a purple background.
"I put it out the next morning thinking wouldn't it great if I got like 50 likes," Craven said.
The post generated more than 1,000 reactions within 24 hours, and was shared about 7,500 times.
Many people who commented appreciated the witty post. Some even joked that they needed to go to confessional for the language they were using prior to the game winning score.
"We were just tickled that everyone got a kick out of post, and it's a wonderful tribute what the Vikings did Sunday afternoon," Craven said.
She wouldn't mind if fans took the message to heart.
"I think it's time to go to church {laughs]!" Loa said.
The pews might be packed with purple Sunday morning, but that 7 p.m. mass might be a problem for Galbavy.
"That's going be around halftime of the NFC Championship [game]," Galbavy said.
In addition to that post, Craven said the church's pastor, Father Dan Griffith, is a lifelong Packers fan. However, she said he did wish the Vikings well before the game Sunday.
This article claims that "she came up with simple message." She did not come up with this. 12Stone Church in Georgia made this post three weeks ago when the Georgia Bulldogs beat Oklahoma in overtime in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. The post went viral across most radio stations in Georgia and some national radio stations as well.
Would at least love to hear her give credit to where she got the idea from. Not a fan of plagiarism. But I am a rooting for the Vikes. SKOL
Guys….it still says she came up with it. She didn't. It was in reference to another post made New Years Day by another church. Please give credit where credit is due
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When I looked at the list of books that came with JMP 9, I noticed interesting changes, which the JMP documentation team (Susan Conaghan, Melanie Drake, Jonathan Gatlin and Sheila Loring) explained to me. The changes are part of their ongoing project to upgrade JMP documentation.
Here's how you can view the books in JMP 9: Help>Books
Stats and Graphs – Now Three Books. The two-volume Statistics and Graphics Guide is now three books. Basic Statistics and Graphing covers basic graphing functionality and univariate analyses such as distributions, Fit Y by X and matched pairs. Modeling and Multivariate Methods covers fitting models, multivariate analyses, surface plot and profiling. Quality and Reliability Methods documents reliability tools (including new degradation and test planning techniques), control charts and other analyses used for Six Sigma and quality approaches.
These three books follow a new format: examples, overview, how to launch the analysis platform, and perform detailed analyses, report details and statistical details.
Improved Introductory Guide: Discovering JMP. This book is organized by what you may want to do: visualize data, analyze data, save results or share results.
New Tips of the Day. The first seven tips help you use the new Windows interface. Windows users should consider reviewing these tips after installing JMP 9.
New Tutorials. There is a new tutorial on two-way ANOVA, plus three new tutorials on working with tables: Beginning Join, Matched Join and Stack.
Updated Scripting Guide. Chapter 10 documents the new integration with the R open-source statistical programming language, plus the ability to create add-ins, which is a powerful way to share and deploy JSL (JMP Scripting Language) code. Chapter 11 documents new namespace options for JSL.
Working with Other Software Programs. Chapter 11 of the Using JMP book covers connecting to and working with other applications, including how to use the new Microsoft Excel add-in.
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Please note that CCD Classes will take place for all grades this week. All classes will be held in the Parish Hall. The CCD class schedule is as follows:
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Thursday, December 4, 2014
Republicans Pass Anti-Science Bill in the House
In November the House passed a bill that would limit the type of scientific research available to the EPA for crafting regulations. The bill deceptively named the Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 passed in the House with a vote of 237 to 190. While the legislation purports to restrict the EPA's use of science that is "hidden and flawed" it is actually an attempt to undermine access to things like medical research which guarantees that the medical records of those who participate are kept confidential.
"Some of the best real-world public health research, which relies on patient data like hospital admissions, would be excluded from consideration because personal data could not, and should not, be made public," wrote Union of Concerned Scientists director Andrew Rosenberg. "Demanding public release of full raw data the agency cannot legally disclose is simply a way to accuse the agency of hiding something when it has nothing to hide."
The White House explained the Republican's efforts this way, "In short, the bill would undermine EPA's ability to protect the health of Americans, would impose expensive new mandates on EPA, and could impose substantial litigation costs on the Federal government...It also could impede EPA's reliance on the best available science."
Clearly, depriving the EPA of access to the best science is the real goal of the House bill. While their crusade against science driven policy is hardly a secret, passing legislation to restrict government agencies from taking informed positions seems extreme even for them.
This legislation is a thinly veiled assault against the EPA. It may be best understood as an attack against the wealth of scientific evidence that shows why environmental protections and efforts to combat climate change are so important. Given their support for the fossil fuel industry, Republicans are at odds with the vast array of scientific data that shows how burning carbon is destructive to the environment and human health.
Republican actions are explained by the fact that they are beholden to the fossil fuel industry at the expense of the health of Americans and the national interest. Simply put, Republicans are afraid of science because it refutes their convoluted web of lies.
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GOP Denial and President Obama's Climate Legacy
Cromnibus Bill Foreshadows the GOP's Legislative Agenda
Anti-Environmental Tidings in a Bill to Keep Government Running
Republicans Declare War on the Environment
Republican Ignorance and the Latest IPCC Report
Republican Law to Curtail (Environmental) Regulations
Republicans vs Democrats on Climate Change
Republican Climate Deniers are in Control
The Arsenal Republicans will use in their War on Climate
GOP Identifies Targets for their Impending War Against Climate Protections
Climate Denial will Soon be Political Suicide
Republicans Trying to Kill Power Plant Rules
Video - Rep. Peters Calls out GOP Climate Deniers and States it is Time to Act on Climate Change
Republican Opposition to Agenda 21 and a Climate Agreement
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Dr. Davinder Singh is a craniofacial plastic surgeon at the Barrow Children's Cleft and Craniofacial Center. She specializes in craniofacial surgery of infancy and childhood, including congenital craniofacial anomalies, pediatric vascular anomalies, facial nerve injury, and pediatric facial trauma.
Dr. Singh received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University and her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She received her postgraduate training in general surgery from Columbia University and in plastic surgery from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed a craniofacial fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Singh's research relates to the management of congenital and traumatic injuries to the face and skull. She has been invited to lecture on prevention and correction of post-traumatic deformities of the craniofacial skeleton, secondary correction of iatrogenic and post-traumatic cranial vault deformities, growth and development considerations in pediatric craniofacial fractures, and indications and technique for craniomaxillofacial surgery for distraction osteogenesis.
To request an appointment at the Barrow Cleft and Craniofacial Center, please call (602) 406-3560.
- Fellowship, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Craniofacial Surgery, 2002-2003
- Residency, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Plastic Surgery, 1999-2002
- Residency, Columbia University New York Presbyterian Hospital, General Surgery, 1996-1999
- MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1996
- BA, Yale University, 1992
- American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association
- American Society of Craniofacial Surgeons
- American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
- Association of American Medical Colleges
- AO North America Faculty
- International Society of Craniofacial Surgeons
- Maricopa County Medical Society
- Plastic Surgery Education Foundation, National Board of Medical Examiners
- Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Peer Review Committee, Credentials Committee, Phoenix Children's Hospital
- W.R. Hearst Foundation U.S. Senate Scholarship
- DAAD Fellowship for study at the Goethe Institute in Germany
- Stanley Scholars Program Fellowship for Clinical Research, Columbia University
- Fellowship in Human Rights and Medicine, Center for the Study of Society and Medicine, Columbia University
- Department of Surgery Research Grant, Columbia University
- Singh DJ, Glick PH, Bartlett SP. Mandibular deformities: single-vector distraction techniques for a multivector problem. J Craniofac Surg. Sep 2009;20(5):1468-1472.
- Smartt JM, Jr., Reid RR, Singh DJ, Bartlett SP. True lambdoid craniosynostosis: long-term results of surgical and conservative therapy. Plast Reconstr Surg. Sep 15 2007;120(4):993-1003.
- Singh DJ, Bartlett SP. Aesthetic management of the ear as a donor site. Plast Reconstr Surg. Sep 15 2007;120(4):899-908; discussion 909.
- Fearon JA, Singh DJ, Beals SP, Yu JC. The diagnosis and treatment of single-sutural synostoses: are computed tomographic scans necessary? Plast Reconstr Surg. Oct 2007;120(5):1327-1331.
- Birgfeld CB, Glick P, Singh D, LaRossa D, Bartlett S. Midface growth in patients with ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-clefting syndrome. Plast Reconstr Surg. Jul 2007;120(1):144-150.
- Singh DJ, Bartlett SP. Congenital mandibular hypoplasia: analysis and classification. J Craniofac Surg. Mar 2005;16(2):291-300.
- Losee JE, Feldman E, Ketkar M, Singh D, Kirschner RE, Westesson PL, Cooper G, Mooney MP, Bartlett SP. Nonsynostotic occipital plagiocephaly: radiographic diagnosis of the "sticky suture". Plast Reconstr Surg. Dec 2005;116(7):1860-1869.
- Singh DJ, Bartlett SP. Pediatric craniofacial fractures: long-term consequences. Clin Plast Surg. Jul 2004;31(3):499-518, vii.
- Singh DJ, Bartlett SP. Aesthetic considerations in nasal reconstruction and the role of modified nasal subunits. Plast Reconstr Surg. Feb 2003;111(2):639-648; discussion 649-651.
- Singh DJ, Bartlett SP, Low DW, Kirschner RE. Surgical reconstruction of pediatric pressure sores: long-term outcome. Plast Reconstr Surg. Jan 2002;109(1):265-269; quiz 270.


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Blanket Coverage: This time, Broncos-Patriots is all about defense, not QBs
When teams that employ Tom Brady and Peyton Manning get together, the ultimate team sport unfairly gets boiled down to a quarterback battle. I mean, there's even a book by New York Daily News columnist Gary Myers out on the "rivalry." (I'll give it to Gary that the rise of both quarterbacks at the same time helped to transform the NFL into the pass-heavy game we see today).
And even heading into Sunday night's Patriots-Broncos matchup, with Manning relegated to watching from the sideline as he deals with plantar fasciitis, the conversation about this game will inevitably turn to the quarterbacks. Is Brock Osweiler following in Brady's 2001 footsteps?How will Brady get it done with his weapons and line beat up?What is Osweiler's ceiling?Can anyone stop Brady?
Breaking news: the attention on Sunday night should be on the two defenses facing off, not the quarterbacks, because those units are special.
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They are No. 1 (Patriots) and 2 (Broncos) in scoring defense. They are 1 (Broncos) and 2 (Patriots) in sacks. The Broncos also lead the league in total defense, passing defense and are second in defensive passer rating (74.2).
In other words, even if we had Manning vs. Brady at full strength, this matchup would still be a defensive matchup.
And there's nothing wrong with that. In today's NFL, we should relish it and embrace it.
A few things to keep an eye on when the defenses are on the field:
• The contrast in styles: Broncos defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, who has engineered dramatic improvement in every scheme he's taken over since leaving Buddy Ryan and the Eagles after the 1988 season, uses a simplified one-gap defensive system that turns his players loose, and he loves to blitz (fourth in the league at 39.9%, compared to 22.8 and 26th last season under Jack Del Rio, according to ProFootballFocus.com). Bill Belichick and coordinator Matt Patricia use a simplified hybrid system that alternates between two- and one-gap principles, a scheme that accentuates the positives of each player and minimizes their weaknesses.
• Man coverage: Both teams play a ton of it (Broncos' Aqib Talib and Chris Harris, and Patriots' Malcolm Butler are among the league's best) but will use it to affect the quarterback differently. Phillips likes to use the extra defender (not needed if you're not playing man coverage) to speed up the quarterback by sending an extra rusher. The Patriots prefer to use the extra defender (usually Patrick Chung or Devin McCourty, but it depends on the game) to load up the box against the run and then mix up coverages. On one play the extra defender will help double a valuable target, for example, Broncos receiver Emmanuel Sanders. On the next, the extra player will pick up the tight end so the inside linebacker can rush the quarterback in place of the end, who has dropped into coverage against a running back.
• Edge rushers vs. weakened tackles: The Patriots have a rotation of three ends (Chandler Jones, Rob Ninkovich and Jabaal Sheard; all three are on the field in subpackages) that is highly effective against the run and the pass. Because of injuries, the Broncos are down to their third left tackle (Ryan Harris) and second right tackle (Michael Schofield). The Broncos have three outside linebackers (DeMarcus Ware, if healthy, Von Miller and Shaquil Barrett) that are as good or better. Patriots are down to their second left tackle (Marcus Cannon), and starting right tackle Sebastian Vollmer has been in and out of the lineup.
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• Inside pass rushers: Tackles Malik Jackson (quickness) and Antonio Smith (strength) of the Broncos are tough matchups inside for different reasons. Patriots second-year tackle Dominique Easley possesses exceptional quickness and has improved with every snap. Sheard's return from injury has given the sub package pass rush more juice. Linebackers Dont'a Hightower (Patriots) and Brandon Marshall (Broncos) are standout rushers for the position when they're asked to blitz.
• Tough against the run: Both teams are determined not to let an opponent's running game dictate the tempo. The Patriots are eighth and theBroncos ninth in FootballOutsider.com's run defense rankings.
Certainly the quarterbacks will get some of the spotlight on Sunday night, and that's valid. It will be interesting to see if Osweiler can build on his debut and navigate a Patriots' defense that usually feasts on inexperienced quarterbacks. Brady is driving for a third NFL MVP award and defeating this Broncos defense (rated first by FootballOutsiders.com when factoring in opponents and game situations) on the road without Dion Lewis, Julian Edelman and perhaps Danny Amendola could be the feather in his cap.
But make sure you leave room to appreciate the two defenses because, at least for this Manning-Brady "matchup," they should be in the starring roles.
Wet Blanket Report
Settle down:
Burying Johnny: This week Johnny Manzielwas demoted to third string when, on the precipice of getting a trial starting run for the rest of the season, he was caught partying during the Browns' bye week. I don't have a problem with coach Mike Pettine's decision. The Browns are trying to teach Manziel, who was already on thin ice from last season's debacle, a lesson that will make or break his career: Being a starting quarterback in the NFL is a 24/7, 365-days-a-year job. This is harsh, but it's tough and needed love. But those people already writing off Manziel (and he may indeed be done in Cleveland) need to check themselves. He's still a talented player with rare instincts, and he'll have at least some success as soon as he gets it. The Browns are trying to accelerate that process for their and his benefit.
Frustrated Browns send message to Johnny Manziel after latest incident
Officially crying: Look, line judge Gary Arthur screwed up when he blew an inadvertent whistle that negated a possible big play for the Patriots on Monday night against the Bills. Big time. But inadvertent whistles happen (although this is the first time I've seen it on a pass). Let's not go overboard with conspiracy theories, New England. Stuff happens. It's not like you weren't helped out on the play. While it's possible Amendola might have scored a touchdown on the play, with Rob Gronkowski blocking the lone Bills defender down the field, Amendola could have easily been tackled from behind (like he had been most of the night) at midfield by Bills cornerback Ronald Darby, who stopped running when the ball was in the air. Instead of following the letter of the rule and redoing the down because Amendola was not in possession of the ball when the whistle blew, the officials ruled Amendola had caught it, and then correctly tacked on another 15 yards for a personal foul against the Bills' bench. The Patriots wound up with the ball at the Buffalo 40-yard line, when they could have had it at their own 46 (no pass, personal foul on Buffalo), or at midfield (if Darby tackled Amendola). The Patriots were hardly aggrieved. In fact, if the shoe was on the other foot and the officials had ruled incorrectly to give a New England opponent an extra 14 yards, the entire region would be more outraged than it is about being robbed of a touchdown.
Peyton in 2016: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk and NBC Sports reported that Peyton Manning has told teammates he intends to play in 2016, be it with Denver or elsewhere. I have no reason to doubt Florio's report—I'm sure a teammate heard or implied that from something Manning said—but I highly doubt Manning has made a determination on his future because he realizes he's in a year-to-year situation at this point in his career. Manning contemplated retirement after last season at least briefly, according to sources, but decided to return after getting some rest and assessing his health. He'll go through the same process this off-season.
Go nuts:
Concussion Case: Anything and everything you say about Case Keenum remaining in the game after obviously suffering a concussion late against the Ravens is totally valid. The most ridiculous thing was how Rams head trainer Reggie Scott talked to Keenum and didn't leave the field with him when ordered to vacate by the officials. "[Scott] got out there and he spoke to Case. He questioned Case, and Case said he felt OK," coach Jeff Fisher said. Oh, the player said he was OK. In that case … Isn't that part of the reason why we have a concussion problem in the first place, that players don't look out for themselves? Fisher was doing too much passing of the buck to the trained injury spotter. His trainer failed Keenum. Period. When in doubt, leave them out. That was the NFL's policy in a memo released in 2011. Scott should be suspended without pay at least a game or two for such gross negligence.
Fisher's handling of QB Keenum's concussion simply not good enough
Falcons coming back to earth: After winning their first five games, the Falcons have lost four of their past five, with the one win a 10–7 decision over the Titans, who were being quarterbacked by Zach Mettenberger. Did you know that the Falcons haven't played a team that is currently over .500? The Buccaneers (5–5) are the best team, record-wise, Atlanta has played to this point. While the Falcons are an improved team, I think we know now, especially with a bad home loss to the Matt Hasselbeck-led Colts after the Falcons were winning 21–7 in the third quarter, that the reports of their rebound this season were a bit exaggerated.
Texans defense: Have to hand it to Houston defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel, who looked like he would soon be out of work when the Texans trailed the Dolphins 41–0 at halftime on Oct. 25 (this was three weeks after the Texans trailed the Falcons 42–0 in the third quarter). Since that point, Houston has allowed two touchdowns and six field goals in 14 quarters. The Texans lead the league in third-down defense (26.4%) and have won three straight and four of five.
Domino effect
Who needs to step up in the wake of the following Week 11 injuries?
Ravens QB Joe Flacco (ACL/MCL, injured reserve): For the first time since Flacco's rookie season in 2008, someone else will start a game at quarterback for Baltimore: former Texans starter Matt Schaub. He last started in 2013 for Houston and threw 10 touchdowns against 16 interceptions the previous two seasons. Jimmy Clausen, who played for offensive coordinator Marc Trestman in Chicago, was claimed on waivers.
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Ravens RB Justin Forsett (broken arm, injured reserve): Baltimore's season from hell continues with the league's 10th leading rusher (641 yards) being lost. Lorenzo Taliaferro was previously put on injured reserve, so fourth-round pick Javorius Allen, the team's third back, gets the call. Allen had 67 yards rushing (22 carries) and 48 yards receiving (five).
Colts LT Anthony Castonzo (sprained right MCL, week to week): This is a big injury, especially with a 40-year-old pocket QB in Matt Hasselbeck. Castonzo is the best and most consistent player on that line, and the Colts will have to play musical chairs to replace him. During the game last week, the Colts moved Joe Reitz from right to left tackle, Jack Mewhort from left guard to right tackle, and Lance Louis into the LG spot.
Humanitarian of the Week
DE Wallace Gilberry, Bengals
Apparently, on a normal visit to Target, Gilberry purchased a PlayStation console and games for a father and his children, according to an Instagram post. "The kids and dad were going crazy and the mom was in tears. I was big fan of him before but I'm a even bigger fan now. What a stand up dude," wrote the poster. "I saw Wallace walking in the store with these kids and dad chasing after him. When I walked by a few mins later, I heard the dad and kids going crazy. Later when he walked by I told (Gilberry) that was a bad -ss move. He said thanks, 'Everyone needs to be blessed.'"
Apparently this isn't a rare occurrence for Gilberry, who was undrafted in 2008 out of Alabama, has spent time with three other teams and is in the final year of a contract that pays him $2 million this season: a Reddit post has other acts of Gilberry's kindness.
10 thoughts heading into Week 12
1. Good thing the Eagles are kicking off the Thanksgiving football slate against the Lions, who have rushed for more than 81 yards twice this season, because Philadelphia lost the ability to stop the run. Through the first six weeks, the Eagles were tied for second in the league with 3.5 yards allowed per carry. In the past four games, they have surrendered 204, 134, 99 and 283 yards. Losing rookie inside linebackerJordan Hicks proved huge because veteran DeMecoRyans doesn't look healthy and Kiko Alonso is way too hesitant.
2. I would expect Cowboys rookie defensive back Byron Jones, who had to play cornerback last week against Miami with Morris Claiborne hurt, to be shifted back inside against the Panthers to help limit tight end Greg Olsen, Cam Newton's most reliable and important target. Jones did good work earlier this season against Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham.
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3. I have been very impressed by the progress of Bears ILB Shea McClellin this season, particularly against the run. In his fourth season, the former first-rounder out of Boise State has finally found a home. McClellin was miscast earlier in his career, first as a 4–3 end and then as a 3–4 outside linebacker, and the Bears declined their fifth-year option on him before this season. But he never complained, and now defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has hit on something just as McClellin enters unrestricted free agency. Someone will pay him starter's money now.
4. After missing five straight games, cornerback Prince Amukamara will return for the Giants against Washington, meaning New York is finally (relatively) healthy on that side of the ball. After getting Robert Ayers and Jason Pierre-Paulback and now adding Amukamara, the Giants could be ready to climb out of 31st in the league's defensive rankings.
5. Maybe it was a Super Bowl hangover, or the atmosphere around the Jets, or a combination of both and age (30). Whatever the reason, Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis has not been the same player as he was with the Patriots last season. It appears he didn't come into this season in his normal tip-top shape because he's been a shade slower in coverage.
6. After getting off to a rough start in his first four games, Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston has really elevated his game since. Winston has demonstrated the potential that he showed at Florida State, especially his cerebral side. He's seeing the game much better as it has obviously slowed down for him. To have that happen in the six- to 10-game range in his rookie season is a great sign.
7. Conventional wisdom would have the Raiders' defense slowing after pass rusher Aldon Smith was suspended for the season. But rookie Mario Edwards did a great job picking up the slack against the Lions, as he looked strong and fluid at the point of attack. Edwards is in for a good matchup against Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan this week.
8.Russell Wilson was much-improved against the 49ers, but he's going to have to be better against the Steelers. There will be voids in Pittsburgh's secondary if Wilson throws in tempo with the offense. He needs to see the game clearly or else Pittsburgh's excellent defensive line is going to get to him. Wilson might not be able to dance around in this one.
9. On a related note, we'll see if the Seahawks' defense has really improved from its early-season struggles (the Cardinals ripped through them in Week 10, but otherwise the unit had been better of late). The Steelers' offense, even without Le'Veon Bell, is a handful and is coming off a much-needed bye for Ben Roethlisberger.
10. The Patriots' offensive line could have another rough matchup against a Broncos' defense that has many of the same pressure concepts under Wade Phillips as Rex Ryan did with the Bills with one exception: Phillips likes to blitz a lot. That would be a mistake against Tom Brady, and it would also be a mistake if Phillips doesn't break character and use extra resources to limit TE Rob Gronkowski (Phillips doesn't like to do that).


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Mark Lamarr
Mark won the Sony Radio Awards' Bronze award for Best Music Broadcaster for his BBC Radio 2 show Mark Lamarr: Shake, Rattle and Roll.
2003 saw Mark front two new TV series: For BBC2 Stand Up America charted the history of live US comedy from Bob Hope through Lenny Bruce to modern icons such as Robin Williams, Steve Martin and Richard Pryor.
For ITV, there was S.O.U.L., Mark's superb history of soul music and its effects on British youth culture.
And then there's the long-running, highly successful Never Mind the Buzzcocks...
2002 was a busy year for Mark, with the uncompromising Never Mind the Buzzcocksa documentary on Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys Pet Sounds (BBC2).
Though he was an instant hit when he started his career at The Comedy Store one chilly winter evening in 1985, no one could have predicted that the rise and rise of Mark Lamarr would be quite so meteoric or that such a multi-faceted performing future awaited Swindon's first, great stand-up star.
He presented The Word - wrecking and then re-drawing the boundaries of good taste, and defining the art form of high-tack trash TV.
But (surprisingly) it was Lamarr rather than his incisive co-host Terry Christian, who would later move on to more rarefied intellectual pastures, as presenter of BBC2's Edinburgh Nights, getting to grips with the high culture, low comedy and sophisticated cross-fire of the Edinburgh Festival arts scene.
Any comedy show with any pretence to quality during the past five years has featured an appearance from the be-quiffed comic, famed for his acerbic, observational wit, uncompromising opinions and heckle-proof off-the-cuff spontaneity.
Sometime host of Top of the Pops, The Big Breakfast and Planet Showbiz, he's famed for the surly contempt he's extended to Reeves and Mortimer as Ulrika's adversary in Shooting Stars, and for controlling the inappropriate behaviour of two comics (Phill Jupitus and Bill Bailey - previously Sean Hughes), a succession of old rockers, and (preferably) a smattering of glamorous young superstars, in his role as the no-nonsense chairman of the six series of Never Mind the Buzzcocks.
On radio, his Shake Rattle and Roll for Radio 2 won the Bronze for Best Music Broadcaster in 2003 and 2002, and the Music Broadcast Award and the Special Interest Music Award at the 1999 Sony Radio Awards. His Beginners Guide to Reggae show also won a Sony Award. Live, Mark has toured nationally for the last 15 years playing everywhere from the Comedy Store to the Royal Albert Hall.
Given this diverse highbrow and lowbrow experience, some commentators believe that it's merely a matter of time before Mark is appointed as lead presenter on Panorama...


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Amy decided that she'd make a Thanksgiving Dinner for us this year once the folks and I invited ourselves around. (Well, we couldn't resist the reasonable flight prices to Minneapolis, so we asked if they'd be willing to host us - they were!) So last night, mom baked a pumpkin pie and an apple pie (I peeled the apples). I made my "famous" Thanksgiving cheeseball. Amy prepped things for today.
This morning, Amy roasted a Heritage chicken, roasted chopped root vegetables (potatoes (Yukon, purple & red), sweet potatoes, yams (we learned this year there *is* a difference between sweet potatoes & yams), carrots, beets, onion, garlic, etc), cranberry & mushroom dressing, kale, green beans, and gravy (with Hefeweizen beer). Rachel baked some lovely (and sweet) corn bread. And dad carved the chicken.
Things were ready at 2:30pm and we ate a wonderful meal. And then ate a bit more. We still haven't had dessert but will probably do that (and play games) after nap time. Which is what is going on now.
I'm grateful that my sister & Rachel have a lovely house which they can host us for dinner. I love that my family gets along very well and is fairly low key. I miss my kitties and hope they are having a nice Thanksgiving day. Hope you all (folks in friend's list land) are having a nice time and that you have a lovely weekend.


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Tokyo's Spinoff has designed Beef & Liberty, the gourmet burger restaurant's second Hong Kong shop in a popular retail area near Pacific Place.
Tokyo's Spinoff has designed Beef & Liberty, the gourmet burger restaurant's second Hong Kong shop in a popular retail area near Pacific Place.
The architecture of Shinjuku Japan and an innovative combination of soft texture and rigid space informs Hong-Kong based 4N Architects' interior design for the Kowloon Saboten, part of a restaurant chain expanding throughout Asia.
A young Hong Kong and Antwerp-based architectural design and research practice LEAD and EDGE – Laboratory for Architectural and Urban Research from Finnish Tampere University of Technology have joined their creative forces to develop this striking pavilion designed for the the 2011-12 Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture. Formed of a tight array of scale-like, overlapping bent plywood sheets, is took the team six hours to assemble the self-supporting Dragon Skin Pavilion which is on view until 23 April at Shenzhen Pavilion, Kowloon Park – Roof Garden 2, Hong Kong. (more…)
In South America the slums are attached to the outskirts of mega-cities such as Caracas and Mexico City like wasps' nests on a cliff face. In a hilly island city like Hong Kong, however, living space is limited. Here you only see the laboriously constructed huts made of corrugated iron and planks of wood in which the poorest of the poor live if you look upwards – they occupy, to put it in cynical terms, a penthouse location.
Some of these rooftop shacks, which in the year 2006 after the government's first slum clearance programme still housed 3962 people in 1554 households, are up to three storeys high. Improvised structures made of ladders and bits of furniture create connections between the individual parts of the buildings and join these impoverished dwellings into complete rooftop settlements – sociologists even talk of a "self-organising niche architecture" and point to the utopian aspects of this urban way of life.
Over a period of months the Canadian architect Rufina Wu and Hamburg photographer Stefan Canham created a record of the rooftop slums of Hong Kong in photos and detailed sketches. Their work is displayed at an exhibition in Hamburg's Kunsthaus.


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Microsoft Home Use Program
Under HUP, one copy of Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2016 or Office for Mac 2016 can be purchased for use on a personal home computer. The price of $9.95 (plus tax) provides a license key to download the software. A backup DVD is available for an additional $13.99 (plus tax). The single-user license is valid only for the duration of employment with CISD. This license allows for two installations of the software, on one desktop and on one mobile device (laptop/netbook/tablet) of the primary user at home.
To access the Microsoft Home Use Program Web site:
- Go to http://hup.microsoft.com/
- Select the country to which you want your order to be shipped to and choose the language for viewing the order Web site.
- Enter your work e-mail address and insert the following program code 1F5EE2D29F
Note: This program code is assigned to our organization for our sole use in accessing this site. You may not share this number with anyone outside our organization.
- Place your order online, and it will be shipped (or downloaded) to the location you have chosen. Please note that a fulfillment fee will be charged to cover packaging, shipping, and handling costs.
All support for the HUP software is provided by Microsoft. Setup and installation support is similar to the support provided to customers who purchase Microsoft programs at a retail store. For answers to general questions, please see FAQ on Microsoft Home Use Program.
Note: CISD staff will not provide technical support or assistance for the home use program.


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All SDR Software of Which I am Aware.
I include links to documents. Read as much as you can, a post to a group may provide an answer, but reading may reveal features that no-one mentions. (And may avoid confusion)
On this page:-
(D) SDR# SDR Sharp. I recommend this for a beginner. Receive only but easy.
Using modes without SDR support. Some sites for identifying modes.
Audio files for testing software.Here, a page listing software for the RTL dongle but much of this may also be used with other SDRs. All platforms. Also a list of decoding programs that may be used with SDRs.
Which way to connect I & Q? PSDR is the only software that does not have an IQ switch. Wire your Softrock so this is correct then switch IQ in other softwares if necessary.
CW? Quite a bit here, connecting keys/keyers to Rocky/PSDR and settings. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/softrock40/message/39746 Here, a 30-day trial of an IQ mode CW decoder with transmit http://www.polar-electric.com/Morse/MRP40-EN/MRP40-SDR.html
MOST INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON THE ROCKY SITE, LOOK!! For CW and PSK transmit and SSB receive maybe you will not beat Rocky. http://www.dxatlas.com/Rocky
OCTOBER 2015:- Rocky http://www.dxatlas.com/Rocky/ Version
3.8 is now here. It is intended to work with internal and on-board soundcards in
Vista and Windows 7, 8, 10
Earlier versions of Rocky had trouble with Vista onwards. - it does not see internal soundcards... VAC will do the job. You need to set up another "cable" for output. Another way to get around the Rocky issue is to use a USB sound card. Rocky can find those. Tom KM5H This old post will be true for Windows 7 Use VAC to connect Rocky to a card it does not see as in Using modes without SDR support below.
January 2015 Many are still reporting success with using Rocky on later versions of Windows, so it is still possible. Maybe you will have to try various soundcards, drivers. A solution for audio pops and clicks:- run it from a shortcut using start /realtime.
Alex has lots of good information on using Rocky on his website:
On this page there are a few notes on setting up Rocky http://sites.google.com/site/g4zfqradio/setuprocky and editing the ini file.
Tony explains how to setup Rocky for 40 fixed frequencies. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/softrock40/message/21692 A good description of Rocky's ini http://www.wb5rvz.com/sdr/RX_V8_3/Sw1Settings.htm
Problems with Rocky? Uninstalling Rocky does work as expected, the ini file is left in "Program Files" Deleting this restores correct operation upon a fresh installation. (Just deleting (or renaming) the Rocky.ini file might rectify the problem) In Windows 7 Rocky's ini file is located at " C:\Users\'Name'\AppData\Roaming\Afreet\Products\Rocky\ "
FAROS / CW Skimmer (Shareware http://www.dxatlas.com
) See http://www.ayoko.net/faros/
A CAT controlled Softrock, look at this, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/softrock40/message/30895
and some around the same date. "My code recognizes a subset of Yaesu FT-817 CAT command set (because I have one). I also needed N8VB vCOM Virtual Serial Ports Driver to route back Faros commands to my program. To be specific, Faros opens COM6 and my program opens COM16 and chat over the Virtual Serial Ports Driver. On the other hand, I did not need to change firmware in ATtiny micro controller.
One COM port, several uses? http://www.eterlogic.com/Products.VSPE.html
CW Skimmer will work with a Softrock. Also see http://dickwilliams.byethost17.com/SkimScanSR.html use a Softrock at 192ksps with Skimmer as an all-band reverse beacon.
(C) From Flex Radio This has been modified to suit Softrocks, versions below.
POWER SDR SEVERAL VERSIONS! MORE SETUP OPTIONS, THEREFORE IT IS BETTER TO TRY THIS ONCE THE SOFTROCK IS WORKING. Most up to date PDSDR-IQ in section C2 below.
This software is modified from http://www.flex-radio.com/ there is much information on this site. Look at the drop-down menus. They have allowed amateurs to alter this software, several people have added Softrock compatibility.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL VERSIONS I am trying to keep the versions separate BUT there are more things common to all versions than there are differences between the individual versions.
Useful links for PSDR setup http://www.wb5rvz.com/sdr/ensemble/psdriq.htm http://groups.yahoo.com/group/powersdr-iq/links Most questions will be fully answered here. The SDR-1000_Operating_Manual_v1.8.0 covers everything. Front.pdf, the index, Chapters 6/7 is where the PSDR setup starts.
Look at the PDF files here http://powersdr-sr40.sourceforge.net/ Although they will not cover everything the two manuals at "Download" give a good idea of how to setup PSDR. There is lots of information at Flex's site. http://www.flex-radio.com/ look at the "Support" Tab. Some settings can degrade performance. Do not make adjustments unless you know what they do!
Bob's summary of various versions, use with Softrock http://groups.yahoo.com/group/softrock40/message/47069
Doug's notes Re: Need idiots guide to setting up Power SDR http://groups.yahoo.com/group/softrock40/message/39028 Bob's follow-up http://groups.yahoo.com/group/softrock40/message/39034 Also http://www.genesisradio.com.au/help/help1.html
Also is a version with USB to I2C support. This is now
available, on http://www.sdr-kits.net/USB/USB_Description.html
is where you find all the information required.
Ham Radio Deluxe and PSDR. http://www.ham-radio-deluxe.com/ I believe the two work together with CAT, this will allow DM780 digital modes to be used. Forum http://forums.ham-radio.ch/
CW Key in PSDR http://groups.yahoo.com/group/softrock40/message/51234
If PSDR will not start reinstallation does not work! "You have to find and delete the database.xml settings file which it does not reside in the installation folder.
The database.xml file resides for XP in C:\Documents and Settings\<user name>\Application
Data\FlexRadio Systems\PowerSDR v1.19.3
and for Vista in C:\Users\<user name>\AppData\Roaming\FlexRadio Systems\PowerSDR v1.19.3"
Christos Earlier versions of PSDR put the database file in the
Program folder, Genesis database.xml, others use a different format PowerSDR.mdb.
PSDR, D44 and Vista/Windows 7, See http://kc.flex-radio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50012.aspx OK. I think I found the answer here. I loaded the latest Vista SP2 driver package for the Delta 44 from the M-audio site. I then searched at the M-audio site for "deltapnl" which returns a result of the SDK download. Download the SDK, DELTAPNL.ZIP. and copy the DELTAPNL.DLL file (Yes, this is dated 2003!) inside to the PSDR program folder. After doing this I no longer get the error and PSDR seems to run fine. Doug. This requires registration to download. NOTE this is a PDSR issue, not M-Audio or Windows.
PowerSDR-SR40 - PE1NNZ An older version but may well suit non-supported soundcards better than the newer versions. http://powersdr-sr40.sourceforge.net/
Good help files here. couples a Softrock with a Si570 to enable control via USB or even a parallel port.
(LPT) "With kits utilizing the Si570, and properly configured to use same, the
software itself continuously changes the center frequency as you tune across a band for which you have selected the proper
BPF, etc" Cesco explained to me that this technique makes image
rejection easier. If the soundcard is used at one frequency the relatively small
amount of phase shift at RF over a band my be ignored. Just one setting per band
is needed. This is best used with frequency-agile Softrocks but a crystal
controlled one may be used.
For v1.9.0, in "set up" the 'Radio' option can be set to 'SoftRock40' or it is better setting it to 'SDR1000'. With the USB interface that latter gives continuous tuning rather than jumping when you reach the extremes of the displayed tuning range. Bob G8VOI.
PSDR-IQ Christos SV1EIA's version. May only be used with frequency agile Softrocks. NOT crystal controlled. Also has parallel port control option but different connections to Guido's (SEE Section C1 above)! The parallel port may also be used for controlling BPFs CW key and PTT.
2013 A new approach from Christos
PSDR for Homemade Rigs. Go to http://code.google.com/p/powersdr-iq/downloads/list for the files. Instructions included, follow carefully.
This uses the Flex version of PSDR and just changes a few files. First reports are favorable, In time it will be enhanced. Should work on all Windows.
May 2014 Look at Robby, WB5RBZ's PowerSDR-IQ setup page http://www.wb5rvz.org/common/PowerSDR_244_Installation
Setup for CW, use a COM port for best performance. Click here if you are a member of the Softrock group.
Many useful links here. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/powersdr-iq/links/?prop=eupdate BUT LOOK ABOVE October 2012.
Project home FOR ALL VERSIONS BY CHRISTOS http://code.google.com/p/powersdr-iq/ There is also a dedicated group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/powersdr-iq/ SKINS for v2 (1.19***) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/powersdr-iq/files/ PSDR2_CPG_***.exe If you do not have NET then Microsoft Update is the best place to go. Maybe
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=AB99342F-5D1A-413D-8319-81DA479AB0D7&displaylang=en NET download
January 2010 For Vista and Windows 7, as well as XP, Christos has modified PSDR v2 with the addition of Si570 USB control. http://code.google.com/p/powersdr-iq/downloads/list Image Rejection:- Is enabled internally. Flex has automated this whole process and is naming it WBIR (Wide Band Image Rejection) Note on unsupported cards VOX does not work and TX mute can be a problem.
Older version, fine for XP, more facilities than v2 above. PowerSDR-IQ v1.12.20 http://code.google.com/p/powersdr-iq/downloads/list Has embedded support for the loop.dll method of virtual audio cable, an alternative for some applications to VAC. These applications can be Easypal FDMDV WinDRM MMTTY MMVARI MSSTV MultiPSK Many thanks to Cesco HB9TLK for his work and his assistance on this integration.73,Christos SV1EIA"....... This version now has automatic image rejection for receive. I've modified the receive passband and you can have really extended receive, you can even try to decode the broadband NOAA satellites by adjusting the filter dials in the lower right corner or drag the rx passband edges with the mouse, iirc up to 40KHz wide. 73, Christos SV1EIA
For PSDR-IQ v1.12.20, you need to select 'SDR(Si570)' as the radio type.
."By design PSDR-IQ mutes the Windows default sound device when switched to transmit. This is different to the behavior of PSDR1.9-sr40, My Soundblaster card, which I use for Tx/Rx IQ, was installed as the default sound device so the Tx IQ was being muted when transmit was selected - hence no rf output. Changing the default sound device (in Control Panel) to be the on-board audio hardware has solved the problem. 73, Geoff G3WPD"
PSDR setup http://groups.yahoo.com/group/powersdr-iq/message/1626 Basic settings for PDSR-IQ with the USB Softrock. http://www.wb5rvz.com/sdr/ensemble/psdriq.htm PSDR-IQ TX IQ rejection http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50157.aspx?Keywords=transmit+image+rejection+adjust
PSDR-IQ is targeted to the frequency agile homebrew rigs like Softrocks with Si570,
UHFSDR, PMSDR, 995X, etc. Christos shifts the frequency in TX mode to give the
lowest possible spurious signals. He says:- "For 6.2 softrocks there is either the Si570XTall or the USBSynth that could be used. In my own 6.2 (I have three of them) I've added the Si570 board from Dave's WB6DHW Si570 little board and control it either via LPT or via his HSUSB board.
Since you have the M-AudioD44 in supported, you do not need a second card.
Here is a link that describes hot to set it up with the SDR1K but I guess you will get the idea for your RxTx software too.
The photo figure-1 in page 2 is actually the key to proper connections.
At the top of Robby's setup page is USBtoSDR information also here http://code.google.com/p/usb2sdr/ We wait for the next issue of these specialised "soundcard" and Softrock controllers.
USB2SDR Initial Setup Guide http://groups.yahoo.com/group/powersdr-iq/files/USB2SDR%20Guide/StartupGuide.pdf
The USB2SDR is a dedicated "soundcard" and controller which may be interfaced with a Softrock or similar SDR. As it is built for SDR 192Ksps works well. See Robby's pages http://www.wb5rvz.com/usb2sdr/index.htm While this will only work with a special version of PowerSDR it will give low latency SSB and CW. Probably the ultimate for Softrock-type front ends.
The version of PSDR at http://sdr-kits.net links to the SR-40 version works with the USB AVR chip to give smooth tuning of the Si570 over a range of frequencies, (+/- 3500ppm.) This smooth tuning is also implemented in Fred's modified AVR code.
PSDR IF Panadaptor
http://www.wu2x.com/sdr.html A version of the PowerSDR software designed for those using the Softrock as an IF panadaptor in a radio with CAT. Use it with HRD. (Ham Radio Deluxe) Using it with Softrock http://www.zs6buj.com/files/PowerSDR-sr40_Setup.pdf This continues to be developed http://code.google.com/p/powersdr-if-stage/ Talks to Kenwoods directly, also with Ham Radio Deluxe to show the actual frequency.
March 2011 PSDR-IF group http://groups.google.com/group/powersdr-if-stage/browse_thread/thread/392f6b4844cfd235?hl=en
Ham Radio Deluxe may be used with PSDR, I think it may be used directly but here is another way http://lists.vhfwiki.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/minideluxe
NaP3 other variation of PSDR exclusively for panadapters. http://www.telepostinc.com/NaP3.html CAT with selected rigs, also non CAT for older rigs.
PSDR GENESIS A version intended for the Genesis range of equipment but will have some use with other SDRs.
March 2013 Use with Softrocks. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/softrock40/message/72868 Will work with early crystal controlled Softrock RXTXs as well as Si570 versions.
http://www.genesisradio.com.au/GSDR/ A new version of Genesis PowerSDR(TM) V1.1 is now available for download. Features include - large PANAFALLT display mode- 99 store/recall memories- independent TX and RX I/Q channel swap- main screen optimized for two monitor configuration- detailed 32x display zoom- unique RX and TX image calibration. This exe is the program, it does not install itself. PROGRAM UPDATES:- The newest is always here: http://www.genesisradio.com.au/GSDR/new/ Look for the .zip files. one says install.zip those are "base files". unpack it into an empty folder..... Then look for the "update" file that has the newest date. unpack it into the same folder as the install files. Click 'yes" to overwrite files.
Feb 2010 Robby:- "I have put together some builders notes on a couple of the Genesis Radio kits http://www.wb5rvz.com/sdr/genesis_g40/g40/ http://www.wb5rvz.com/sdr/g3020/ " Installation notes, need to be a member.. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GenesisRadio/message/2152
March 2011 The GSDR Manual: ( English translation of YT7PWR manual) which can be downloaded from
http://www.genesisradio.com.au/GSDR/English_GSDR.doc shows a lot of default PSDR settings, as well as
Genesis specifics. You will probably have to join the group.
Or, on line http://genesisradio.com.au/GSDR/new/Documentation/html/English/GSDR%20home.html
(SDRSharp) October 2015 lots of development. Windows XP NOT supported.
This is an easy setup software for RX only. Now developing for the "Airspy" also works with Funcube and RTL Dongles and Si570 Softrock.
July 2012 now fits a small netbook screen.
August 2012 RTL Dongle see http://rtlsdr.org/softwarewindows for instructions.
See http://sites.google.com/site/g4zfqradio/connecting-soundcard-sdr-to-computer this page has my installation and operation instructions.
Yahoo! group http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/SDRSharp/
WINRAD and developments.
The best Winrad development. Was called Winrad HD. April 2012 TX capability. http://www.hdsdr.de/ Look on the Hardware page for supported SDRs and their supporting ExtIO DLLs.
Setup and operation instructions. https://sites.google.com/site/g4zfqradio/installing-and-using-hdsdr
Note it is possible to use LPT control with versions of Winrad. PE1NNZ's dll and msvcr71d.dll need to be put in the folder. The dll needs to be selected and/or activated when starting. Note no frequency calibration is provided. BUT June 2011, HDSDR does, LPT control with frequency correction. And a version for serial control.... http://220.127.116.11/extio_si570_serial.zip
Original Winrad
http://www.winrad.org/ The
first, a good RX only program. Alberto stopped his development released the source for others.
This works in Full-Screen mode, do not
forget that on the keyboard Alt - Tab moves from window to window. Keep another window on top of Winrad http://www.abstractpath.com/powermenu/
FCD users:- Look for Alberto's FunSDR March 2016 an unofficial release in the FCD group.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/soft_radio/files/ik4thl/ Synchronise WinRad with Ham Radio Deluxe HRD
Fred's USB DLL All information on the bottom of this page. http://pe0fko.nl/ExtIO_Si570/ Put the ExtIO_Si570.dll file into the Winrad folder , press H when it is running.
Version 2 now halted, available for use but incomplete.
March 2016 v3 is now being written, the first taster released. Possible TX soon early 2017?
Version 1 This was commercial software being developed for RFspace, and for other
manufacturers. But it is free to be used by amateurs. No longer under development, replaced by Version 2 but still required for some purposes, including the original FCD. Download v1.5 no time limit.
Like all Simon's work this has a very polished look. This is a stand-alone console, satellite reception and (eventually) data modes. It uses Omni-Rig to use with, or alongside, another rig . There are many "bells and whistles"


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Before we look at the first session I thought I would give you some information about what my 10 week Creative Textile course covers. Firstly, this is not a course to teach you how to make things, it is a course where you will learn a range of textile techniques and the course programme is as follows:
Yarn Wrapping and Weaving
Rag Rug
Knitting with more than wool
Fabric Dyeing
Silk Painting
Hand Stitching
Machine Stitching
At the end of course you will have samples and handouts for all these techniques.
So the first session of the course will be looking at a technique that I learned from Sue Dove, which is designed to help people find some inspiration to begin a piece of work. I give students some magazines to look at for them to find a picture which they like the look of and then show them how to make a small viewfinder from two L shaped pieces of card. The students move the viewfinder over the picture until they find an area which is pleasing to them, when they fasten the viewfinder down with masking tape and create a collage of this area so they have an image to work from during the course.
So this is the end result of the first session and can be the basis for future pieces of work. The next blog post will be about the second session on Yarn Wrapping and Weaving.
I will be running this course at Penwith College, St. Clare Street, Penzance for 10 weeks on a Wednesday evening from 7 - 9 p.m. starting on Wednesday 19th April and it will be repeated in the autumn from Wednesday 13th September.
For more information and to book a place - go to:
Penwith College - Creative Textiles Course
It may also be running in St. Ives Library for 10 weeks on a Wednesday afternoon, from 1 - 3 p.m., after Easter, through the Workers Education Association (WEA) - dates to be confirmed.
For the latest news about my courses and workshops you can follow me on:
Knit One Weave One - Facebook
Textile artist based in St Ives Cornwall. Textile art blog - knitting, weaving, feltmaking, jewellery, silk paper, paper making. Textile art workshops.
Wednesday, 22 March 2017
Thursday, 16 March 2017
Adventures with Printing
Once a month some friends and I get together to try out techniques and materials (as well as drink tea/coffee and eat biscuits!) and this month we explored screenprinting with embroidery hoops and organza fabric rather than the traditional screens which can be quite expensive to buy if you are not going to do a lot of screenprinting. As I also have a Thermofax screen I decided to have a play with this as well. Thermofax screens come in a range of sizes and you can either buy them with the images already on the screen (as mine is, yellow flower) or you can send your image and they will create a screen for you. Simple to use with screenprinting paints. Also looked at the difference between a screenprinted image using a stencil (pink mermaid) and a stencilled image (mermaid on blue fabric) as well as printing with stamps made from craft foam (fishes and bird). I have also included the photo of my embroidery hoop with organza fabric.
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Labels: Pick Pretty Paints, screenprinting, Thermofax
Thursday, 9 March 2017
Creative Textiles Course
|Creative Textiles Course
Have been thinking about what I want my blog to focus on and have decided to share with you the subjects I teach on my Creative Textile Course and show you some of the work done by students on my course.
This is a 10 week course which enables students to try a different textile technique each week, I supply materials so they don't have to spend money on things they may never use again, I ask them to bring a book with unlined pages to keep their samples in and their handouts.
As there is no exam at the end of the course this is an opportunity for adults to come and try techniques and materials and have fun at the same time – I tell my students that the subtitle for the course is "Playgroup for Adults"!
I am currently running this course at Penwith College, Penzance and will be running future courses there and in St. Ives.
To find out how to book on this course and others I am running go to:
Creative Textiles Courses - St. Ives and Penzance
Future blog posts will show the techniques and materials covered on the course
I am currently running this course at Penwith College, Penzance and will be running future courses there and in St. Ives.
To find out how to book on this course and others I am running go to:
Creative Textiles Courses - St. Ives and Penzance
Future blog posts will show the techniques and materials covered on the course
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Uber's version of "rational self-interest" has led to further accusations of covert activity and unfair competitive behaviour. Rival ride company Lyft is suing Uber in the Californian courts, claiming that Uber used a secret software program known as "Hell" to invade the privacy of the Lyft drivers, in violation of the California Invasion of Privacy Act and Federal Wiretap Act.
This covert activity, if proven, would go way beyond normal competitive intelligence, such as that provided by firms like Slice Intelligence, which harvests and interprets receipts from consumer email. (Slice Intelligence has confirmed to the New York Times that it sells anonymized data from ride receipts from both Uber and Lyft, but declined to say who purchased this data.)
It has also transpired that Apple caught Uber cheating on the iPhone app, including fingerprinting and continuing to identify phones after the app was deleted, in contravention to App Store privacy guidelines. Uber CEO Travis Kalanick got a personal reprimand from Apple CEO Tim
Cook, but the iPhone app remains on the App Store, and Uber continues to use fingerprinting
Uber continues to be massively loss-making, and the mathematics remain unfavourable. So the critical question for the service economy is whether firms like Uber can ever become viable without turning themselves into defacto monopolies, either by political lobbying or by covert action.
Megan Rose Dickey, Uber gets sued over alleged 'Hell' program to track Lyft drivers (TechCrunch, 24 April 2017)
Mike Isaac, Uber's CEO plays with fire (New York Times, 23 April 2017)
Andrew Liptak, Uber tried to fool Apple and got caught (The Verge, 23 April 2017)
Andrew Orlowski, Uber cloaked its spying and all it got from Apple was a slap on the wrist (The Register, 24 Apr 2017)
Olivia Solon and Julia Carrie Wong, Hell of a ride: even a PR powerhouse couldn't get Uber on track (Guardian, 14 April 2017)
Related Posts
Uber Mathematics (Nov 2016) Uber Mathematics 2 (Dec 2016)
Uber Mathematics 3 (Dec 2016)
Uber's Defeat Device and Denial of Service (March 2017)


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Of course you could have these as burgers with buns, but I think there's nothing better than a bed of greens with tomatoes and olives in this case. You could also make a quick dressing with the same flavours by whisking together some olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and oregano. See the theme?
Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
500g lean ground pork
12g fresh lemon juice
5g kosher salt
1.5g dried oregano
1g fresh ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic – finely chopped or grated
Preheat your grill on high.
Place all ingredients in a bowl, using your hands to combine until evenly mixed.
Form meat into four patties.
Grill both sides until an internal temperature of 70C is reached.
Serve immediately.
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Marriott International Will Host the Athens Torch
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Hotel Services to the first truly global Olympic Torch Relay, which begins
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