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Saturday, September 12, 2015 | Beginning at 9:30 a.m.
On Saturday, September 12, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, in partnership with the local arts community, will celebrate its box office opening and the start of the South Florida arts season with ArtsLaunch2015, a day full of fun activities for the community, presented by American Airlines.
ArtsLaunch2015 is free, but requires an Access Pass to take part of the day's activities. Access Passes can be reserved by calling the Arsht Center box office at 305-949-6722 or online atwww.arshtcenter.org. The passes provide patrons with access to a variety of ArtsLaunch2015 events on September 12, 2015.
"Each year, Miami's arts and culture scene evolves to cater to our unique and increasingly dynamic population. This year we wanted to celebrate this diversity and the start of our milestone 10th anniversary season by bringing together the local arts community's thought leaders and patrons," said John Richard, president and CEO of the Arsht Center.
Starting at 10 a.m., the box office opening will be the first time a variety shows will be on sale to the public for the 10th anniversary season, including a series of commissioned works by the Center known as 10@10.
The all-day ArtsLaunch2015 celebration on Saturday, Sept. 12, will include the following events:
- Join leaders of the local arts community for ArtsTalk2025, a community cultural conversation moderated by the Knight Foundation, to discuss what Miami's culture will look and feel like in 10 years. The conversation is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Ziff Ballet Opera House.
- Stock up on the week's groceries at the Farmers Market at the Thomson Plaza for the Arts from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Complimentary food! Sample the Center's on-site restaurants, Café at Books & Books and BRAVA!, fall menu offerings for free from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition, BRAVA! will have a $20 unlimited mimosas special available to all guests.
- Superheroes, gods and legends will gather for a Mini Comic Book Convention in honor of the Arsht Center and House Theatre of Chicago's The Hammer Trinity(premiering April 2016), a multi-part, all-day theatrical adventure in the heroic, larger-than-life tradition of Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones. Fans of all fantasy, steampunk and comic book characters are highly encouraged to don their most legendary costumes for a chance to win the Cosplay Contest's cash prize starting at 3 p.m.The event will be held in partnership with UltraCon of South Florida in the Ziff Ballet Opera House from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- People looking for an opportunity to work part-time with those who share a commitment to a higher standard and passion for the arts should make sure to visit the Arsht Center Human Resources Job Fair in the Ziff Ballet Opera House lobby from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your resume!
- From 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Center's resident companies Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet and New World Symphony as well as The Cleveland Orchestra will each offer the community interactive 45 minute workshops in the Ziff Ballet Opera House.
- Enjoy a walking tour of the Center's Ziff Ballet Opera House and John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. Sponsored by American Airlines, the tours will be available at noon and 2:30 p.m.
- From noon to 4 p.m. in the Ziff Ballet Opera House, the whole family can enjoy face painting, coloring and crafts in celebration of the Arsht Center and Broadway Across America's 10th season of Broadway in Miami!
- Sound Lab: Knight Concert Hall Acoustic Experience – Acoustical expert and former orchestra conductor Tateo Nakajima, a member of the international team that designed the renowned acoustics of the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall, will guide attendees through the Knight Concert Hall as they step onto the stage of "one of the great music halls in the country…in the world, really (Harry Connick, Jr.)" to learn the ins and outs of the space's amazing audio capabilities. Tours available at 1:30 and 4 p.m.
- Miami-Made Movies – Three Miami-based documentaries will be screened in the Ziff Ballet Opera House. The movies include Hecho O Mano: Creativity in Exile (3:45 p.m.), Deep City: The Birth of the Miami Sound (4:30 p.m.) and Ayikodans Rise (6:15 p.m.), which chronicles Haiti's premiere dance company after the 2010 earthquake, its bond with the Arsht Center and their shared commitment to Haitian culture.
- Culturist Sunset Cocktails hosted by Green Room Society – From 5 to 7 p.m., Culturists and Green Room Society members, the Arsht Center supporters who enhance the cultural equity of our great city, will host a cocktail happy hour on the Thomson Plaza for the Arts. Members will enjoy complimentary drinks, light bites and beats by DJ Jimbo Slice. Non-members are welcome to the happy hour with a $25 fee. Become a member today at www.arshtmembers.org.
ArtsLaunch2015 collaborators include: American Airlines, Arup (formerly Artec Consultants), Books & Books, Broadway Across America, The Cleveland Orchestra, Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet, Miami Foundation, Knight Foundation, Spectra, UltraCon of South Florida and WLRN.
Further information and new updates on ArtsLaunch2015 can be found at www.arshtcenter.org/artslaunch
Tickets to the Arsht Center's 2015-2016 shows may be purchased through the Arsht Center Box Office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at www.arshtcenter.org.
All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Additional fees may apply. Visit www.arshtcenter.org for up-to-date information, details and performance.
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is made possible by the public support of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council and the City of Miami Omni Community Redevelopment Agency, as well as the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. The Adrienne Arsht Center also receives generous support from individuals, corporations and local, state and national foundations.


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A giant Nutcracker soldier awaits your arrival, then a magical storyland of lights will delight you. This whimsical display, which begins at the front fountain, features a reindeer sled, and train of toys; snowmen; skaters; candy canes; bells; poinsettias; playful penguins; a carriage scene; a horse and sleigh; and a holiday arch of lights. Hundreds of tiny bright lights outlining our buildings and trees provide the perfect backdrop for this enchanting exhibition. Join another Mountain View Cemetery tradition.
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and East Georgia State College has several activities planned on campus to recognize this important issue.
On April 14, EGSC faculty, staff and students are asked to wear teal to show their support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. April 18 will see EGSC "Take Back the Day" at 4 p.m. with a one-mile walk in support of victims and survivors of sexual assault. The walk will begin at the front of the Luck F. Gambrell Building. April 26 is National Denim Day, and everyone is asked to make a social statement with their fashion statement by wearing denim to increase awareness.
There are also Awareness tables set up across EGSC's campus throughout the month of April. These tables offer resources and information, as well as teal ribbons to wear in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.


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Discover wintertime & holiday magic in Washington, DC
Seasonal celebrations, memorable events and holiday light shows make for winter whimsy in the nation's capital.
Discover pure joy in Washington, DC this winter. A holiday trip to the nation's capital means you can dine by the fire at a cozy restaurant, marvel at the National Christmas Tree, ice skate by the waterfront, shop at local holiday markets and enjoy world-class theater experiences. Whether you're traveling solo, with friends or looking for family-friendly things to do, your ultimate adventure awaits in this winter wonderland.


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If you – like so many other people – have a day job, a side hustle, and 50 other things on your plate, it is essential to be organized and on top of things. As someone who is always busy, I've come up with six organization hacks to help me handle my packed schedule, and I want to share them with you.
Everyone is different, and because of that, some of these tips may be beneficial to you and some may not. This is just my way of doing things, but I encourage you to test these tactics out to see if they meet your needs.
1. Make a Daily To-Do List
This is a non-negotiable step for me every single day. Truth be told, if I don't write something down, I will most likely forget to do it. Plus, any Type-A personality can tell you how great it feels to cross an item off your to-do list!
I suggest getting yourself a notebook that fits in your purse or pocket – something that is easy to carry around with you. This will allow you to keep all your notes in one easily accessible place and keep you from misplacing your valuable to-do list.
2. Keep an Electronic Calendar
I use Google Calendar, which has the added benefit of integrating with my Gmail account, but there are other great calendar apps out there, too, such as Calendly.
When you add an event to your electronic calendar, you will usually have the option to set reminders for yourself and invite guests so that the event shows up on their calendars, too. This is especially helpful for meetings involving multiple people because it ensures that everyone is on the same page and has the same information. By keeping an electronic calendar, you also ensure that you can easily access the details of your schedule from various locations (phone, computer, etc.), which means you'll always know what's coming up, no matter where you are.
3. Write Emails the Night Before so You Have Them Ready to Send First Thing in the Morning
This is one of my most recent organization hacks. I try not to work on nights and weekends, and I set clear boundaries with my clients so they have realistic expectations for when they can contact me. However, if I know I have a busy day coming up, I will often draft emails the night before and leave them in my outbox so I can simply click "send" the next morning without much hassle. This does require you to be proactive and put some work in outside of regular business hours, but when you're extremely busy in the morning, this can help you get on top of things and maintain organization throughout the day.
You should also know that there are apps like Boomerang that let you schedule emails ahead of time. However, I personally like to go over my emails again before sending them, which is why I do it manually.
Join the Conversation: What's Your Organization Hack That Keeps You Productive?
4. Automate When You Can
Thanks to technology, there's a lot we can automate. While putting in the effort is important, a busy schedule calls for working smarter, not harder. Take advantage of automation whenever you can. We're all accustomed to the out-of-office email, but you can take automation a step further by leveraging it for your social media posts, newsletters, etc.
For social media, my favorite tool is Hootsuite because you can schedule posts on various social media accounts within one platform. Want to make sure you're staying relevant on LinkedIn? Gather some articles that interest you, and set them to share at various times throughout the week! The same process can be done with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other sites.
MailChimp is a great tool for automating mass emails. If I'm going to be out of the office, I'll often write my newsletter beforehand and set it to send out at a specific time so I don't have to worry about it.
Automation isn't great for everything, but for small tasks that don't require you to be sitting there, you might as well take advantage of it!
5. Be Proactive and Prep for Future Work
Whenever I am ahead of schedule with my tasks, I always try to get some work done for the future. For example, if I have some extra time one day, I'll brainstorm or start writing future blog posts or take some pictures to keep on hand for when I may need them. It's always better to be proactive than to be scrambling at the last minute. When you're in one of those periods when it seems there just aren't enough hours in the day, your proactivity will really come in hand. If you want to stay organized and on top of your busy schedule, it's very important to grasp the concept of putting in the work now to reap the benefits later.
6. File Documents in the Cloud for Easy Access
I use Google Drive, but any cloud storage system should work. Upload documents and information that you may need to keep on hand, such as company logos and documents you're currently working on. Create folders for different information and simply drop stuff in them as you go.
My computer was stolen in December, and using a cloud storage system is what saved me. I had all my important documents, pictures, and information stored and organized, so it made setting up a new computer really easy. It also kept me from losing everything I was working on!
I always suggest that people keep a folder specifically for job information, and when you receive your job description as you're hired on, drop it into this folder. If you want to be really on top of things, you can update this folder as your responsibilities change. Keeping a folder with your job information will help you out immensely when it's time to update your resume.
So there you have it – six organization hacks for handling a busy schedule. Staying on top of everything on your plate isn't easy, and it definitely isn't always fun, but it is possible! Once you establish a routine, staying organized is easy.
Michele Lando is a certified professional resume writer and the founder of Write Styles.


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These Red Glitter Heart Pasties from wonderfully named Buttress and Snatch are a Christmas gift with a difference.
Fans of burlesque and cabaret will enjoy these saucy accessories which are full of festive cheer thanks to their seasonal colour scheme. The sparkly red hearts measure 10cm from point to curve and come with adhesive tape included. Packed in a beautiful vintage Creme de Menthe Turkish Delight Tin they'd make an unusual gift for an aspiring Dita Von Teese.
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In a bid to tackle many of the controversial conversations plaguing our world today, Kult Gallery has taken to the toys we see on our shelves and has turned them into works of art in order to spark conversation.
"Toys are a craft that celebrate workmanship, inspire play and create a mark in pop culture. For anything significant that's happened, someone's built a toy based on it. The history of toys is a history of us," said one of Kult's curators on the subject of Kult's latest magazine, which features toys.
Choking Hazard: An Exhibition About Toys
Kult Gallery, which is an underground art studio, launched their latest masterpiece, Choking Hazard: An Exhibition About Toys in February. Choking Hazard is an art exhibit that was released in conjunction with Kult's latest magazine, which is entitled TOYS.
The magazine invited 45 artists from around the world to reinterpret facts about playthings. The gallery then rounded up 25 art pieces that took existing toys in the market and remade them into art, and put them on display at the Kult Gallery.
Toys have always been the source of a lot of controversy. Mass production, consumerism and gender have brought toys to the forefront of everybody's mind. In linking these themes, the magazine aimed to present these controversies through the full spectrum of visual culture.
The magazine featured works from artists as far as the United States of America to Japan. As it was the magazine's 20th issue, the artists that were sought after were ones who had previously never been featured in Kult. In fact, over 80 percent of the contributing artists had never been featured in Kult before. The artists were sourced for through social media, local art markets and word-of-mouth.
Artists were given facts about a specific plaything and were then given the liberty to create. What resulted from that was both disturbing and incredibly innovative. Using toys such as Barbie dolls, action figures and figurines, artists reimagined them in ways that were both morbid yet incredibly wonderful to experience.
My personal favourite art piece on display was that of a Mickey Mouse figurine with Pinocchio's nose. The artist took this figure and apparently melted it into his microwave with the intent to portray how cartoons tend to lie. I can only imagine how badly his home must have smelt after melting plastic in a microwave but it must have been worth it considering the hefty price tag attached to it.
This hipster gallery is sure to please anyone who still has a soft spot for their childhood toys and will inspire even the dullest of minds. In fact, if you find yourself full to busting with ideas after a walk through the gallery, you can just stop by at the toy station where for just $2, you can decorate your own toys.
Protip: Leave the kids at home for this one.
Exhibition Period
The exhibition will run from 17th February to 18th March.
Opening Times:
Mondays-Fridays: 11am-7pm
Saturdays: 2pm-7pm
Sundays: Closed
Kult Gallery,
11 Upper Wilkie Road,
Emily Hill,
Singapore 228120
Photography credit: Darren 'Merovign' Tan
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David McVicar's new production of Les Troyens premiered at the Royal Opera House tonight. More on it later.
Meanwhile, many thanks to Kyoko for her curtain call video.
It's too bad that King Jonas couldn't be on hand for this production, which looks fabulous and spectacular. No offense to the tenor who filled in for him, but it seems that he was somewhat deficient. It's my guess that when the Royal Opera revives it, Kaufmann will automatically be cast in it, and that he would do it willingly and happily.
Intermezzo replies - As I listened to Hymel knocking out perfect top C's one after the other, I had to wonder if Kaufmann would have coped that easily with the tessitura. Allegedly that's why Domingo relinquished the role after just one outing.
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I think that's more of an 'if' they revive it, surely? It's co-produced with three other companies so surely he'll do it with one of them. Given how many chorus and cast members there are to pay, do you think it'll be revived any time soon?
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- Longevity Association
- Significant
- Population
- Chinese (Uighur in Xinjiang)
- Study Design
- Common polymorphism was examined in centenarians (n=42), 90-year-old people (n=102), 65-70-year-old people (n=70) and controls(n=53).
- Conclusions
- The frequencies of genotype E3/4 and E4, E3 alleles in the centenarian group were significantly lower than those in controls, whereas the frequencies of genotype E2/3 and E2 allele in the centenarian group were significantly higher than those in controls.
Gene details
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- AD2; LPG; APO-E; ApoE4; LDLCQ5
- Common name
- apolipoprotein E
- Description
- The protein encoded by this gene is a major apoprotein of the chylomicron. It binds to a specific liver and peripheral cell receptor, and is essential for the normal catabolism of triglyceride-rich lipoprotein constituents. This gene maps to chromosome 19 in a cluster with the related apolipoprotein C1 and C2 genes. Mutations in this gene result in familial dysbetalipoproteinemia, or type III hyperlipoproteinemia (HLP III), in which increased plasma cholesterol and triglycerides are the consequence of impaired clearance of chylomicron and VLDL remnants. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2016]
- Other longevity studies of this gene
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- 107741
- Ensembl
- UniProt/Swiss-Prot
- Entrez Gene
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- UniGene
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Does a city councillor hurling an insult on Twitter breach the council code of conduct?
If a city councillor tweets a barb, does Ottawa's council code of conduct come into play?
We wondered this after Coun. Stephen Blais tweeted that Coun. Tobi Nussbaum's refusal to vote on a contentious issue at city council was "a chicken move."
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Blais' criticism came down on Feb. 8, after council voted to approve 557 Wellington St. as the location for the Ottawa Public Library's new central branch. Nussbaum said he had issues with the selection process and declined to cast a vote.
"Deciding to avoid voting for appearances after attacking issue & criticizing process is what is chicken - only one guy did that," Blais tweeted after 580 CFRA producer Kris Sims asked him to explain whether he was calling Nussbaum a chicken, or just his actions.
Because Blais tweeted it at 12:02 p.m., when council was in session, did that contravene the councillor code of conduct? That is not clear.
"Members of council shall conduct themselves with decorum at all City Council and Committee meetings," the code says. "No member shall… Speak disrespectfully of… a Member of Council."
IE, councillors should treat each other respectfully during a meeting. But because the code applies specifically when a meeting is in session, does it apply to tweets that are sent in the middle of one?
"I am not aware of any complaint on this issue and in fact received praise from many constituents for holding my colleagues to account for the decisions they make, or in this case fail to make," Blais wrote in an e-mailed statement on Feb. 21. "In fact, I received emails from (Nussbaum's) own constituents complaining about his actions."
He pointed to two sections of the Ontario Municipal Act. Section 224 , which outlines a councillor's responsibilities as elected representatives, and section 246 , which said if a councillor is present at a meeting and doesn't vote, then it's counted as a nay vote. Blais said there is no regulation that allows for abstention.
According to minutes for the meeting , Nussbaum was counted as absent for the vote. The only nay was from Somerset coun. Catherine McKenney.
"Members of Council shall at all times serve and be seen to serve the interests of their constituents and the City in a conscientious and diligent manner and shall approach decision-making with an open mind," Blais wrote, quoting the city council code of conduct.
"My statement speaks for itself," Blais told _ ** OttawaStart.com ** _ at the following day's city council meeting on Feb. 22, when asked if he was suggesting that Nussbaum may have broken the code by abstaining.
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"Potentially it could be an issue," said Robert Marleau, the city integrity commissioner, who deals in code of conduct issues. When _ ** OttawaStart.com ** _ called him on Feb. 17, he declined to offer his interpretation of Blais' tweet.
"I can only come to a conclusion after a formal investigation," he said. "I don't want to compromise a future investigation (by commenting)."
Marleau said something like this would only be investigated if a formal complaint were filed and if there was sufficient grounds to proceed. Anyone, including another councillor, can file a complaint.
In terms of punishment, former councillor Alex Cullen said the code of conduct is generally toothless.
"It is, I would say, an honour code," Cullen said. Instead of leaving it up to the code, Cullen said it's better to let voters or the press hold a councillor accountable for their behavior.
According to the city's website , council could decide to apply sanctions after an integrity commissioner investigation. These sanctions can include reprimands, suspending pay for up to 90 days or ordering the member to issue an apology.
Sanctions are applied only by city council, but the integrity commissioner could make recommendations. None of the listed sanctions include censure or suspension from meetings.
Cullen said Blais' tweet really wasn't a big deal, but it might not have been a bright idea.
"It's not respectful," Cullen said of the snipe. "It doesn't help political discourse (to insult)."
But he said Blais may have compromised his relationship with a colleague by doing what he did.
"Politicians live and die on their reputations," he said. "I learned a long time ago never to burn a bridge in politics."
An e-mail requesting comment from Nussbaum went unanswered. _ FYI: Ottawa East News published a story on Friday about Nussbaum's own misbehavior, an "outburst" he had on Feb. 22 at a New Edinburgh community meeting. He apologized for that. _


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Seven have been killed as the chairman of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) says rebels have no choice but to intensify attacks after the collapse of peace talks.
Speaking from his office in Utrecht, The Netherlands, today (Saturday, July 22) Jose Sison said: "The revolutionary forces and the people have no other choice but to fight in response to Duterte's threat of surrender or be killed Tokhang style."
His comment refers to an order to arrest more than 20 'peace consultants' of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) who represent the reds in the talks.
"Duterte has terminated the peace negotiations with his call to NDFP consultants to surrender or be hunted down," Sison added.
Escalation in tensions
Yesterday's attack by the New People's Army (NPA) claimed the lives of one civilian and six policemen in Guihulngan City in Negros Oriental.
It is just the latest escalation in tensions since the communists vowed to step up attacks in protest at the extension of martial law.
As we reported on Tuesday, a statement on the 'Philippine Revolution Web Central' website said: "The New People's Army must continue to strengthen itself nationwide by carrying out armed counteractions and offensives across the country to defeat the Mindanao martial law and nationwide all-out war."
These threats were followed on Wednesday with an attack on a convoy carrying 10 members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) in North Cotabato. One was killed and five injured.
In response, President Duterte ordered the cancellation of informal 'back-channel' peace talks. Addressing Sison, his former tutor at the Lyceum of the Philippines, he said: "No more talk, let's fight. You are right, let's stop talking because we are wasting our time.
"Let us renew the fighting for another 50 years. Anyway, all of us will not see the light of day on this revolution of yours."
His words yesterday amplified what he told troops during a surprise visit to war-torn Marawi City on Thursday. "I don't want to talk with them anymore," he said. "They have killed so many of my soldiers. They have killed so many of my police.
"After this [the Marawi crisis], when the terrorists there are finished, let's reorient. Let's target the NPA because they owe us a lot."
"Who doesn't want peace?"
Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana described the recent series of attacks by the NPA as "atrocities", citing arson attacks in Quezon province; the killing of a policeman in Bukidnon; landmine blasts in Quirino province, which injured six soldiers; the destruction of plantations in Surigao del Sur; the killing of soldiers buying food in a Palawan market and Wednesday's attack on the PSG.
"We are all for peace. Who doesn't want peace for our country?" he asked.
"But we can only talk about peace when both sides mean what they say. The treacherous communist-terrorist NPA has once again shown their utter lack of empathy with our suffering countrymen."
The fifth round of official peace talks was suspended on May 27 after the CPP ordered the NPA to step up attacks against government troops.
However, earlier this month the government and the NDFP agreed to back-channel talks to prepare for the fifth round of formal talks pencilled-in for August.


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Re: How to localize a symbol when using Manipulate?
- To: mathgroup at smc.vnet.net
- Subject: [mg112609] Re: How to localize a symbol when using Manipulate?
- From: Albert Retey <awnl at gmx-topmail.de>
- Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 04:20:19 -0400 (EDT)
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Am 22.09.2010 07:58, schrieb Nasser M. Abbasi: > Mathematica experts: > > I came up against this problem when writing a demo. > > I simplified to it to the following: > > I want to make a call to a lower level function which makes an > expression (say build a polynomial in s) and returns it back to be > displayed. > > I want this function to use a symbol, say s, to build the polynomial. > > The problem is how to localize the symbol itself so it is not global. > > Since one dose not declare things in Mathematica, (sometime I wish I > could) I can't declare the s to be a symbol, but must just use it. > > Here is a simple example to show the problem: > > If one does not pass a symbol for a lower level function during the call > to be used in constructing an expression, then the expression will have > $nnnn added to it. > > Manipulate[process[n], {n, 2, 10}, > Initialization :> > (process[n_] := Module[{s}, s^n]) > ] > > If you run the above, the result shown will be s$nnn^2 where nnn is > some number. > > > To solve the above problem, typical solution is to pass the symbol name > to be used. Example > > Manipulate[process[s, n], {n, 2, 10}, > Initialization :> > (process[s_, n_] := Module[{}, s^n]) > ] > > If you run the above, the result shown will be s$^2 > > There is a problem with the above solution. s in the above is global > variable. Hence s needs to be localized. Since 's' is not a control > variable (like 'n' is in this example), it needs to be explicitly > localized (control variables are localized by default). > > The problem is how to localize 's'? > > One can not write the following, since 's' becomes Null > > Manipulate[process[s, n], {n, 2, 10}, > {s, ControlType -> None}, > Initialization :> (process[s_, n_] := Module[{}, s^n]) > ] > > If you run the above, the result shown will be Null^2 > > I also can't use the Symbol[] trick > > Manipulate[process[Symbol["s"], n], {n, 2, 10}, > Initialization :> ( > process[s_, n_] := Module[{}, s^n]) > ] > > One way is not not pass 's' at all, and on return, strip the $$$n from > the symbol, as follows, However using ToExpression is not allowed in a > demo (for same reason as Symbol is not allowed, security). (someone > helped me long time ago with providing the following nice strip function > here in this newsgroup) > > Manipulate[ strip[process[n]], {n, 2, 10}, > Initialization :> ( > process[n_] := Module[{s}, s^n]; > > strip[expr_] := > Module[{}, ToExpression[StringReplace[ToString[expr, > FormatType -> TraditionalForm], > c:LetterCharacter~~"$"~~DigitCharacter.. :> c]]]; ) > ] > > > I have to use ToExpression, else the result will be String, which makes > it hard to use later on, but is OK for just printing and display. > > Any one has other ideas I could try? First of all, why do you think it is so important that s is localized if the sole purpose of the Manipulate is to become a demonstration? It will run in very well defined circumstances, so I think localization is probably not important at all and maybe a Clear in the initialization would be save enough. Second: why do you think it is a problem to use the string "s" instead of the symbol s in this case? I have done things like this and don't really think that using a string instead of a symbol would always make things more complicated. Where do you see problems? Another possibility, if you really have good reasons for localization and not using a string is to only replace the symbol with the string for printout, e.g. with something like this: Manipulate[ process[n] /. _Symbol?(Context[#] === "Global`" &) -> "s", {n, 2, 10}, Initialization :> (process[n_] := Module[{s}, s^n])] hth, albert


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After Cycling Weekly yesterday revealed the line-up and jersey of Bradley Wiggins's new Sky-backed team, which largely comprises of the Great Britain men's endurance squad, some of the team's riders were targeted on Twitter by a minority of cycling fans.
Their crime? Joining a new setup that does not include a women's element.
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Given Team Wiggins is designed to help the GB squad win team pursuit gold at the Rio 2016 Olympics, can anybody blame the likes of Andy Tennant and Steven Burke for joining?
Furthermore, control over race schedule is reportedly one of the reasons why Wiggins is setting up this squad and leaving Team Sky halfway through 2015. This factor is not always beneficial for those in Britain's road-orientated domestic squads, either.
But what about Britain's women's endurance squad? Were people justified in their criticism of Team Wiggins because of its male-dominated approach?
First, it needs to be considered that Wiggins and his foundation has supported the Wiggle-Honda women's team since its inception in 2013; a team that currently includes track riders Laura Trott, Joanna Rowsell and Elinor Barker.
CW believes that this financial support in 2013 and 2014 comes to a six-figure sum. Team owner Rochelle Gilmore has previously described Wiggins's input as "invaluable".
Last March, she told The Guardian: "He [Wiggins} is really interested in British cycling and how the girls are doing. Sometimes when I get him on the phone I can't get him off."
Admittedly, changes are afoot for 2015. Rowsell will join her GB team-mates Katie Archibald and Ciara Horne at Pearl Izumi-Sports Tours International. Trott and Barker switch to Matrix-Vulpine, while Dani King (currently not part of the GB track squad, but hoping to rejoin it in time for Rio) will stay at Wiggle. With the exception of King, these riders will still receive income because they are on British Cycling's Olympic Podium Programme.
And what of their calendar control? Upon signing Trott in September, Matrix DS Stef Wyman said: "Laura is a massive talent no matter what she does, but primarily she is a track cyclist and we are here to help her prepare for the Rio Olympics."
Rowsell, too, reiterated her satisfaction in regards to control over her schedule in the build up to the 2016 Games.
"I am delighted to be signing for the Pearl Izumi Sports Tours International squad for the next two years and having the security of knowing what my race schedule will look like as I aim to gain selection for Team GB in Rio 2016," she said upon signing for the squad.
Furthermore, Wiggins has previously stated his new project has a long-term focus. It may not have a women's squad at present, but to accuse him of sexism is somewhat misguided.