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Retrospectiva 2018 - English
First South American Championship and more than 400 pure filas at Cafib's exhibitions in Brazil and abroad
The 40th anniversary of CAFIB's Brazilian Fila Enhancement Club was especially celebrated with the holding of seven exhibitions throughout 2018 in Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Piauí and Uruguay (in the city of Canelones), which transformed the traditional and disputed Brazilian CAFIB's Championship, for the first time, into a South American Championship.
Out of the total 402 specimens, 401 Filas were enrolled and participated (several participated in more than one exhibition), among which 68 brindles (16.91% of the total participants). The stock was judged in total by 12 specialized judges from the staff of CAFIB's, Brazilian and foreign arbitrators. One hundred and thirty four (134) dogs went through the Analyses of Phenotype and Temperament (APT), of which 114 (85.08%) were approved, and 20 (14.92%) were rejected. According to CAFIB's rules, those approved may participate in exhibitions and be used for reproduction, provided they comply with the criteria required by the Club's regulations. The rejected dogs cannot be enrolled in exhibitions and their owners are advised not to mate them, so as to avoid the reproduction of unwanted or detrimental characteristics to the breed.
CAFIB emerged 40 years ago, first as a Commission, the result of a round table with the participation of several breeders, among them Dr. Paulo Santos Cruz, and representatives of Brasil Kennel Club, Kennel Club Paulista and Clube Paulista do Fila Brasileiro, held on March 19, 1978 in the newspaper O Estado de S. Paulo by late journalist Antonio Carvalho Mendes. At an official meeting on May 7 of that year, the Commission was formalized by its present members, becoming known as the Commission for the Enhancement of Fila Brasileiro. Subsequently, the various representatives of BKC, KCP and CPFB decided to leave the Commission spontaneously because they did not agree with the proposal of the other members to carry out a strict selection effort on the existing stock registered at the "official entities" through the removal of the breeding of the animals resulting from cross-breeding, after thorough Analyses of Phenotype and Temperament (APT).
The other members of the Commission, then known as CAFIB, after launching the newspaper "O Fila" in December 1978, printing the visual standard of the pure Fila (O Fila, No. 5, April 1979) and disclosing the new standard of the pure Fila Brasileiro (O Fila No. 8, of July 1979), written by Dr. Paulo Santos Cruz, with the collaboration of the active members of the Commission, decided on August 13, 1979 (20 days after the ultimatum given on July 24, 1979 to BKC to settle the issue of mix-breeding - O Fila, No. 8) changing the Commission into a Club for the Enhancement of Fila Brasileiro – CAFIB, as an entity independent from BKC (O Fila, No. 9, August 1979). Thus, a long, difficult and laborious journey got started, which has already completed 40 years and made CAFIB known and respected in Brazil and in the world.
In the Assembly of the Permanent Deliberative Council, on June 23, 2018, Américo Cardoso dos Santos Junior, was elected president and took office on July 9, together with the new board of directors.
Exceptionally in 2018, instead of five exhibitions, as it has been the case in recent years, CAFIB's board of directors held seven exhibitions, distinguishing two, which were held for the first time in the cities of Teresina, Piauí, and Pará de Minas, Minas Gerais. The others were: the 11th in Itanhandu (MG), the 5th in Jacareí (SP), the 4th in Três Corações (MG), the 2nd in Canelones, Uruguay, and the 33rd in Guaratinguetá (SP).
A relevant fact was the large participation of breeders and exhibitors from the State of Minas Gerais, highlighting the fact that breeding remains strong and of quality in this state, considered the cradle of the Fila Brasileiro breed. Three of the six exhibitions were held in Brazil - in the cities of Itanhandu, Três Corações and Pará de Minas.
The Filas from the State of Minas Gerais won the following titles in the exhibitions in Brazil:
- Best Male in all 6 exhibitions;
- Best Female, Best Temperament and Best Head, in 5 events.
The presence of a significant number of brindle dogs, in a total of 68 out of 402 (16.91%), points out the interest of breeders and exhibitors in increasing the participation of Filas with this characteristic in CAFIB's stock.
The seven exhibitions of 2018 were acclaimed by breeders, exhibitors, judges and fans from 71 cities in Brazil and abroad, with or without dogs.
From Brazil, fans from 58 cities of seven states (in alphabetical order) attended:
Goiás - (2) Aparecida de Goiânia and Goiânia
Maranhão - (2) Caxias and São Luís
Minas Gerais - (27) Aiuruóca, Araxá, Baependi, Belo Horizonte, Campo Belo, Carmo de Minas, Coqueiral, Cordisburgo, Curvelo, Formiga, Governador Valadares, Guaxupé, Ibirité, Igaratinga, Itamonte, Itanhandu, Nepomuceno, Nova Serrana, Passa Quatro , Perdões, Pará de Minas, Prudente de Moraes, São José da Lapa, São Lourenço, São Tomé das Letras, Três Corações and Varginha
Piauí - (2) Teresina and Timon
Rio de Janeiro – (1) Rio de Janeiro
Rio Grande do Sul - (2) Pinheiro Machado and Porto Alegre
São Paulo - (22) Aparecida, Biritiba Mirim, Caçapava, Cruzeiro, Descalvado, Guaratinguetá, Guararema, Guarulhos, Jacareí, Mogi das Cruzes, Paraibuna, Porto Ferreira, Santa Branca, Santa Isabel, Santos, São Bernardo do Campo, São Carlos, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Suzano, Tambaú and Vargem Grande Paulista
From abroad, there were Fila breeders from 14 cities of five countries (in alphabetical order):
Argentina - (1) Concepción Del Uruguay
United States - (1) New Jersey
Costa Rica - (1) Alajuela
Spain - (2) Alicante and Barcelona
Uruguay - (9) Canelones, Ciudad de la Costa, El Pinar, Las Piedras, Litoral del Sauce, Montevideo, Salinas, San José and Trinidad.
The first event of the year, opening the celebrations of the 40th anniversary, was the 107th National Exhibition of Fila Brasileiro, and the 11th CAFIB's Fila Brasileiro Exhibition of Itanhandu, on April 8, judged by the judges and founders of CAFIB, Airton Campbell, of São Paulo (SP), and Américo Cardoso dos Santos Junior, from Vargem Grande Paulista (SP), current president of the Club.
An unprecedented event: 101 Filas were registered on the track, of which 17 (16.87%) were brindle. Américo judged 39 males; and Airton, judged 62 females. A record, in these 40 years of CAFIB's work, which can hardly be beaten, although the club is hopeful that this number will be exceeded at some point in the future. The event was, once again, organized by Cintia and Gerson Junqueira de Barros, from the Itanhandu Kennel (Itanhandu, MG).
In the Analysis of Phenotype and Temperament (APT), which always predates CAFIB's exhibitions, 16 dogs participated, of which 2 were rejected due to disqualifying temperament.
José Mario Rojas Ocampo, and his wife Ligia, of Isidreño Kennel, from the city of Alajuela, Costa Rica, attended these events and traditionally come to Itanhandu to honor CAFIB.
Another prominent participation was that of our representative in the United States, Juan Carlos Hernandes of New Jersey, accompanied by his wife, Cindy.
Also attending the event was Argentinean Zenon Gustavo Cousillas, of Timbués Kennel, from the city of Concepción Del Uruguay. Zenon, besides attending the exhibition, and also taking part in it, took advantage of the company and the hospitality of Felício Uniello, of the Chapéu Preto Kennel, from the city of Biritiba Mirim, where he was accommodated. In the company of Felício, he visited some breeders, among them the Araguaya Kennel, owned by Cleide and Américo Cardoso, in Vargem Grande Paulista the Instinto Atravessado Kennel, owned by Cristiano Gonçalves Vieira, in São Bernardo do Campo and others.
Gaucho Carlos Eduardo Gonçalves, "Pipico" of Borghetto Kennel, from the city of Pinheiro Machado, Rio Grande do Sul, also honored the opening of CAFIB's 40th anniversary celebrations.
The second exhibition of the year was the 5th Exhibition of CAFIB's Fila Brasileiro of Jacareí, held on May 20 and organized by Flávio Pires, Palmares Kennel. The judges were Mariana Campbell, of São Paulo (SP), who judged the females, and Pedro Carlos Borotti, of Porto Ferreira (SP), who judged the males. Thirteen dogs were submitted to the analysis, one of which was rejected due to negative reaction in the temperament test. On the track, there were 51 Filas, 22 males and 29 females. Six brindle Filas also participated.
After many years without exhibitions in the Northeast, CAFIB finally, out of the initiative of the representative in Piauí, Leo de Souza Lima, owner of Itapi Kennel, promoted the 1st Exhibition of CAFIB's Fila Brasileiro of Teresina, on May 20. To accomplish the event, Leo was assisted by physician Aluisio Melo Filho, owner of the Realengo Kennel, in the city of São Luiz, Maranhão, by Gorthon Lima Moritz, of Recanto Moriá Kennel, from Teresina, and by Vitor Abreu de Souza, Léo's partner in Itapi Kennel, also from Teresina.
Américo Cardoso dos Santos Junior, from Vargem Grande Paulista (SP) and president of CAFIB, and Luciano José de Almeida Gavião, from Descalvado (SP) judged this exhibition.
Forty-one (41) dogs were analyzed, of which 17 were rejected, mostly due to disqualifying reaction in the temperament test. By atypicality, two were rejected and one was rejected due to dental failure. This high rate of rejection (41.46%), motivated mainly by lack of temperament, is explained by the fact that the breeders of the Northeast attended exhibitions of the CBKC-FCI, in which any reaction of aversion to the judge and to other exhibitors is punished with the disqualification of the dog and its immediate removal from the track. This fact contributes to a selection in the sense of loss of aversion to strangers and temperament, fundamental characteristics for a watchdog, especially the Fila Brasileiro.
At the exhibition, 22 Filas were judged: nine (9) males, by Américo and thirteen (13) females, by Luciano. Only three (3) brindle Filas were on the track.
This was the first exhibition in the Northeast after the 1980's and 1990's, when CAFIB held several exhibitions in Salvador and Recife, which took place respectively by our directors, judges and representatives, Antonio da Silva Lima and José Souto Maior Borges.
The 2018 Expo Teresina presentation circular reported that Piauí, in the Tupi language, means "river of piabas" (a type of fish). Its capital, Teresina, is the only one located outside the coastal region, because its colonization was not started from the coast, but by cattle ranchers who came from Bahia and went up north in search for better pastures for their herds. Of the nine Northeastern states, Piauí, squeezed between Ceará and Maranhão, is the one with the smallest sea front, with only 66 kilometers of coast. Teresina boasts that it was the first officially planned capital of Brazil, built in a geometric pattern, with symmetrically arranged streets arranged in parallel lines, all starting from the Parnaíba River towards the Poty River. Because its central region is located between these two rivers, the city was nicknamed "Mesopotamia of the Northeast". It is also often called the "Green City" - a designation created by the Maranhão-born writer Coelho Neto - due to its dense vegetation cover.
On August 19, the city of Três Corações (MG) hosted the 4th Exhibition of CAFIB's Fila Brasileiro, an event organized once again by Átila Luis Branquinho Dias, of the Barão dos Filas Kennel, of Três Corações, Pedro Yuri Ramos Avilar da Silva, of the Pyra Kennel, also of Três Corações, and Marcus Flavio Vilas Boas Moreira, of Guardiães do Caracu Kennel, of Nova Serrana (MG).
Judges Luciano José de Almeida Gavião, of Descalvado (SP), and Paulo Augusto Monteiro de Moura, of Belo Horizonte (MG) judged, respectively, 32 females and 31 males, totaling 63 Filas, of which 11 were brindle. In the Analysis, 17 dogs were approved.
José Mario Rojas Ocampo, from Costa Rica, traveled this time exceptionally, alone, without the company of his wife, especially to watch the exhibition, but ended up participating as an assistant to the judges. Jose Mario is a great breeder and has in his Isidreño Kennel, in Costa Rica, more than 20 Filas.
At the 1st CAFIB's Fila Brasileiro Exhibition in Pará de Minas, CAFIB had the honor to have as judge Jaime Peres Marhuenda, from Alicante, Spain, who came to Brazil with his wife Elvira, his children Adrian, Marco and Gabriela, plus the young German girl Hanah, Adrian's girlfriend, who studies in Barcelona. Jaime, from his history alongside CAFIB and long friendship with all the directors and judges, was invited and promptly accepted to participate in the commemorations of CAFIB's 40th anniversary.
The exhibition was organized by Wesley Souza Antunes, from the Caboclo Mineiro Kennel, of Igaratinga (MG), once again with the relentless Marcus Flávio, also affectionately called "Marquinhos" by his friends.
Elmo Fonseca Lopes, from B & L Kennel, in Belo Horizonte (MG), acted as an assistant to the secretary, assistant to the judge and as speaker of the event.
There were 10 CAFIB judges, who traveled to Pará de Minas to enjoy the company and the few days that Jaime Perez and family spent in Minas Gerais: Airton, Américo, Fabiano, Giovane, Jonas, Luciano, Marcus, Mariana, Paulo Augusto and Pedro Borotti.
In the analisys were approved 16 Filas; only one was rejected due to disqualifying temperament.
The exhibition had the participation of 66 Filas, 20 males and 46 females, with the surprising participation of 14 brindle Filas, representing 21.21% of the total, a record percentage. In a statement published in the Circular about Expo Pará de Minas on CAFIB's website on November 12, Jaime declared the brindle Fila was his favorite color. Such a happy coincidence!
The municipality of Pará de Minas is about 90 kilometers west of the state capital, Belo Horizonte. In the second half of the 17th century the place was a stopping point for bandeirantes (adventurers), such as Fernão Dias Pais Leme, Borba Gato and others, in search for gold and precious stones, especially in today's historic cities of Pitangui and Onça de Pitangui. At present, the galleries of these deactivated mines are an important tourist attraction in a region that continues to this day, constantly traveled by treasure hunters, equipped with metal detectors, hopeful to find a legendary gold pot, which would have been buried in the region in the 19th century. The name Pará, which means "mighty river," was changed in 1921 to Pará de Minas, to avoid confusion with the state of the same name, in the North of the Country. Currently, the municipality stands out for the production of poultries and swines.
Uruguay once again surprised with the accomplishment of the 3rd Analysis of Phenotype and Temperament (APT), held on November 3, with the presence of 24 Filas, all approved. The 2nd Exhibition of CAFIB's Fila Brasileiro of Uruguay was once again organized by Daniel Balsas, of Piedras de Afilar Kennel, from the city of Canelones, assisted by Carlos Eduardo Gonçalves, "Pipico", of Borghetto Kennel, from the city of Pinheiro Machado (RS) .
Also from Rio Grande do Sul were Fabiano Aguiar Gonçalves, Canil Querência Velha and Ricardo Freiberger, Canil Tchê Munaias, both from Porto Alegre. From Argentina came Mariano Arbiza, Canil do Bemba and Zenon Gustavo Cousillas , Canil Timbués, both from Concepción del Uruguay.
The exhibition was judged by Mariana Campbell, from São Paulo (SP) and Jonas Tadeu Iacovantuono, from Guaratinguetá (SP). Fifty-three (53) Filas participated in the exhibition: Twenty-one (21) males, judged by Jonas, and thirty-two (32) females, judged by Mariana.
The brindles were represented by 10 Filas (18.86%).
With the previous accomplishment of three Analyses of Phenotype and Temperament (APT) in that country and one in Argentina, breeders, exhibitors and Filas derived from these two countries, started to participate in CAFIB's exhibitions, marking points in the various categories of the Brazilian Championship. With the decision of the Club's board to introduce the Uruguayan Exhibition in CAFIB's annual calendar in 2018, the championship turned into a South American Championship for the first time.
In the close of the year and the anniversary celebrations of CAFIB, on December 2, the 108th National Exhibition of CAFIB's Fila Brasileiro and the 33rd Guaratinguetá Exhibition were held, organized by the director, judge and representative in Vale do Paraíba, Jonas Tadeu Iacovantuono.
The exhibition was judged by Fabiano Nunes, from Guaratinguetá (SP), and Giovane Éder Carvalho, from Aparecida (SP).
In the analysie, only five dogs were exhibited, of which two were rejected due to disqualifying reaction in the tests of temperament and nervous system.
On the track, 46 Filas disputed the prizes - 17 males, judged by Fabiano, and 29 females, judged by Giovane. Of the total, 7 (15.21%) were brindle.
In this last exhibition of the year, CAFIB was honored with the presence of the representative of CAFIB in Uruguay, Daniel Balsas, accompanied by his son Mathias.
After these seven exhibitions, the final result of the South American Championship was as follows:
Breeder of the year 2018 – Canil Itanhandu, de Cintia e Gerson Ribeiro Junqueira de Barros, de Itanhandu-MG.
Vice Breeder of the year 2018 – Canil Recanto do Livramento de Leonardo Monteiro, de Cordisburgo_MG.
Exhibitor of the year 2018 - de Cintia e Gerson Ribeiro Junqueira de Barros, de Itanhandu-MG.
Vice Exhibitor of the year 2018 - Leonardo Monteiro, de Cordisburgo_MG.
South American Male Champion and Temperament of the year 2018-Aragon do Itanhandu.
South American Male Vice Champion and Vice Temperament of the year 2018 - Greco Recanto do Livramento.
South American Female Champion of 2018 – Sevilha do Itanhandu.
South American Female Vice Champion - Elba II de Jawa.
Male Reproducer of the year 2018 – Vulcão do Itanhandu.
Vice Male Reproducer of the year 2018 – Anjo do Portal dos Quatro Irmãos.
Female Reproducer of the year 2018 - Lana Logan Filas do Guapuruvu.
Vice Female Reproducer of the year 2018 –Fumaça do Itanhandu.
CAFIB's 40 years of work were dedicated exclusively to the preservation, improvement and genetic enhancement of the Fila Brasileiro breed, which in the 70's and 80's was almost extinct due to the irresponsibility of breeders who intensely crossed Filas with dogs of different breeds, mainly Neapolitan Mastiff, English Mastiff and Danish (German Dog).
During all these years, CAFIB analyzed, selected and encouraged breeding of approved Filas in the Analyses of Phenotype and Temperament (APT), designed and performed by Dr. Paulo Santos Cruz together with his students, who, becoming specialized judges of the breed, transmitted to other most recently graduated judges the knowledge acquired with their coexistence and constant learning, theoretical and practical, for more than twelve years, with the "Father of the Breed".
In the work of selection and improvement of the Fila breed, the analyses are fundamental and are part of the genetic improvement, because, through them, only dogs that approach the racial standard of CAFIB prepared in 1978 are approved and released for reproduction and to participate of exhibitions, in accordance with criteria defined in the regulations for the breeding and exhibition of CAFIB, thus increasing the number of pure Brazilian Filas.
The standard was developed by Dr. Paulo Santos Cruz with the collaboration of his students approved as specialized judges of the breed, Airton Campbell, Américo Cardoso dos Santos Junior, Luiz Antonio Maciel, Marilia and Roberto Maruyama. For the consolidation and dissemination of the pure Fila standard, the visual standard was very important, designed that year by the plastic artist Marilda Mallet, also a student of the course and later approved as a judge. The work was performed under the technical guidance of Dr. Paulo Santos Cruz with the participation of the aforementioned judges, and later printed by the Purina feed company and distributed by that manufacturer and by CAFIB.
At a time when new versions of the origin of Fila, its phenotype, racial standard and the "Paulo Santos Cruz standard" are proliferating, fake news style, in the internet, it is worth remembering the text of CAFIB's President Américo Cardoso dos Santos Júnior, published in a circular on the website of CAFIB (www.cafibbrasil.com), reporting a fact that occurred during the 1st CAFIB's Fila Brasileiro Exhibition in Pará de Minas (MG), reproduced below.
"(...) we were all surprised, judges and directors, who were talking to the local breeders and exhibitors about the question asked by one of the most interested members of that group. It was a young man who, without any embarrassment, candidly asked: "Sorry, but who is this Paulo Santos Cruz?" It is as if a Germanic breeder of German Shepherds asked who Captain Max von Stephanitz was; or as if an Argentinean breeder of Criollo horses had never heard the name of Emilio Solanet (in fact, the history of the formation of this equine breed and of its selection by Solanet, in his legendary "criadero" El Cardal, has many analogies with the work led by Santos Cruz in his also legendary Parnapuan kennel); or even as if a young athlete, aspiring to become a professional soccer player, would wonder: "Sorry, but who is this Pelé?"
Dr. Paulo Santos Cruz with José Hamilton Alves Pereira, Aquenta Sol Kennel, Varginha-MG, Creator of the year 1983.
Antonieta, Dr Paulo and Paulo Fernando Soares Angotti. Canil Ibituruna, Governador Valadares-MG, Creator of the Year 1989, 1990, 1991 and 1994.
In addition to this work of genetic selection and enhancement of the Fila Brasileiro breed, CAFIB discloses on the websites www.cafibbrasil.com and www.cafib.org.br, its exhibitions through circulars in three languages (Portuguese, Spanish and English), in which the results are presented, accompanied by the photos of the three best Filas in the six classes in which the dogs are divided by age, in addition to the best temperaments and the best heads.
It is a showcase that exposes to the world what is best in the Fila Brasileiro breed, in typicality, morphology, movement, temperament and nervous system. In this manner, breeders, owners, admirers, interested people and dog-loving judges scattered around the world are informed through the internet and able to know the specimens of the breed that are closer to the visual standard of the pure Fila designed in 1978 and that represents the iconographic version of the written standard. Both the visual and written standards constitute the intellectual property of CAFIB and integrate the set of rules, regulations, procedures (such as Analyses of Phenotype and Temperament - APT) and Club records. They are the exclusive property of the Club for the Enhancement of the Fila Brasileiro because they are part of its innovative and unique system to fight mix-breeding and preservation of the breed's purity and therefore cannot be copied or reproduced in Brazil and worldwide without previous authorization and under conditions defined by CAFIB.
The results of CAFIB's work during these 40 years can be evaluated by the results of the Fila Brasileiro Exhibits of the International Canine Federation (FCI, in Portuguese) in several parts of the world, whose champions are increasingly closer to the visual standard of CAFIB. The great difference is still the absence of aversion to strangers and the lack of temperament that are punished in the FCI system.
In this world panorama, the great exception is precisely Brazil, home to the Fila Brasileiro, where, in the exhibitions of FCI-affiliated clubs, a very large diversity of types prevails, which denounces the lack of racial purity, the basic principle which supports the entire FCI organization.
The contribution of CAFIB to the long-awaited and desired uniformity of the breed throughout the world has not yet reached the goal we long for, but considering the damage produced by the mix-breeders in the 1970's, we can regard it as a huge step, and without the least possibility of a setback.
The Filas that stand out and win in the exhibitions and championships of CAFIB are recognized by the great majority of parties interested om the breed around the world, as authentic and excellent specimens that value the Fila Brasileiro breed.
CAFIB appreciates the support and solidarity of all those who have been on its side and participated directly or indirectly in its work in those 40 years.


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I've been neglecting my blog duties of late - but that's not because there's nothing to report! In fact the opposite! Since my last post I've appeared at the wonderful Boi Box at the Candy Bar, Soho twice. Firstly at the 'Club Tropicana' night on 13th November and then at 'Christmas Jumpers' on 11th December.
Boi Box is hosted by the debonair dandy Adam 'All and his very glamorous assistant Apple Derrieres and a more fun all-inclusive night out could not be had elsewhere! I thoroughly recommend it!
I also had a ball at Brenda's 64th birthday party. This was my first opportunity to perform at The Bedford Arms in Brighton. Matt, the guvnor had seen me before fleetingly at The Grosvenor Bar but always had to rush off to tend his own bar. He was a brilliant host and Brenda, who is a Bedford regular had a wonderful time celebrating her birthday with all her friends.
Saturday 14th December saw my debut at Cubar, a cocktail bar under new management in Preston Street in Brighton. The bar is now run by a sister and brother combo; Sophia and Nick. The theme for a chillout Saturday afternoon was a Cheese & Wine Party. Sophia really did her homework and presented a platter of different cheeses arranged in an order so as not to ruin the palate for each one & wines to complement each cheese. My friends who attended really loved the concept and execution of it and we all look forward to a repeat event in the near future.
I'll be returning to Cubar in January & February. Look out for future gigs from me on my events page.

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slow cooker creamy eggplant korma
You've gotta love a slow cooker—especially when it means you can toss all ingredients into it at lunchtime and dinner is ready when you are! It's an ideal way to "beat the heat" this summer. And if you enjoy going meatless yet don't want to miss out on flavor, this creamy korma recipe is for you! It has distinct Indian flair, calorie-friendliness, and a colorful, fragrant finish. It's delicious as is or served over steamed brown rice or whole grain of choice. For an extra punch of protein, I like to stir sliced toasted almonds or raw shelled hemp seeds into the cooked grains. And to transform this bowlful of plant-based goodness into a complete meal, I often serve this korma with a protein-rich appetizer, such as edamame or hummus. Enjoy in the summertime—or anytime!
Calories saved: 320
Why it's better for you: No meat! More plant-based nutrients! More colorful!
slow cooker creamy eggplant korma
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 2 cups
- 1 1/3 cups plain unsweetened almond milk or other plant-based milk
- 3 tablespoons creamy natural almond butter
- 1 tablespoon garam masala curry paste or other red curry paste
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated gingerroot
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 large (1 1/2-pound) eggplant, unpeeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 medium red onion, cut into large cubes
- 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup dried unsulphured apricots, thinly sliced
- 10 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced natural almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or cilantro sprigs
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond milk, almond butter, curry paste, ginger, and coriander until smooth. Add the crushed tomatoes and stir until evenly combined. (Hint: Use fire roasted crushed tomatoes for extra flavor depth.)
- In a 4-quart-capacity slow cooker, add the eggplant, onion, garlic, and apricots. Pour the crushed tomato mixture on top. Sprinkle with the cherry tomatoes. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 5 hours.
- Stir well. Add salt to taste, if desired. Ladle the korma into individual bowls, sprinkle with the almonds and cilantro, and serve like a stew. Alternatively, ladle over steamed brown rice or Sticky Coconut Couscous (see recipe below) to serve.
Per serving (without rice): 260 calories, 11g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 36g total carbohydrate, 11g dietary fiber, 20g sugars, 9g protein
Recipe adapted from Creamy Eggplant Korma in The With or Without Meat Cookbook by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN (American Diabetes Association).
Sticky Coconut Couscous
Prepare 1 cup dry whole-wheat couscous according to package directions. Immediately stir in 1/2 cup coconut milk and ½ teaspoon sea salt and fluff with a fork. For a stickier consistency, stir in additional coconut milk. For extra flair, stir in 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions.
The "Before" Version
Compare to Chicken Korma
Per serving: 580 calories, 43g total fat, 14g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 193mg cholesterol, 10g total carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 8g sugars, 40g protein
Tasteover Tips
- Add an extra pop of color to korma with some seasonal veggies, such as cherry tomatoes, or fresh herbs, such as cilantro, or both.
- When swapping a veggie in place of chicken or meat, ideally go with a hearty pick, like eggplant. Then be sure to include ample protein as another part of the meal.
- A mixture of plain unsweetened almond milk and almond butter provides plenty of creaminess without the need to add high-calorie dairy ingredients, such as cream.


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5 Quick Fixes: Repurposed Doors as Decor
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Old doors as decor? We've been noticing repurposed vintage doors used in a variety of ways; here are five examples we like: Above: A wall paneled in reclaimed doors via the master of reclamation Piet Hein Eek . Above: A table made from a reclaimed door with a rope-wrapped base; via Woodnote Photography . Above: A pair of vintage shutters from New Orleans in the apartment of designer Rachel Krauskopf; photo by Jacob Snavely for Design Sponge . Above: A table made from a vintage door, with metal fasteners intact; via Fork and Flower . Above: Vintage doors make an impromptu headboard; photo via Hus & Hem. Above: Artist Robin Luciano Beaty's art studio; photo by Eric Piasecki for Martha Stewart Whole Living .


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In which we bring you motoring news from around the Web:
• A 1979 Porsche 928 featured in the 1983 film "Risky Business," starring Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay, was consigned by Profiles in History for its auction in July. According to a news release from the auction house, the 928, with a five-speed manual transmission, was the one seen most frequently in the film; an automatic version was also used, and another five-speed was enlisted for interior shots. A fourth model, a junker, made the fateful plunge into the water. The auction house did not disclose a preauction estimate. (Profiles in History)
• Jeremy Clarkson, co-host of the BBC program "Top Gear," announced on Twitter that the show would be displaced from its Sunday night slot by a new televised singing competition with the host Simon Cowell. "Top Gear" will not return until January 2013, he wrote, but the Christmas special will go on in December as planned. The American version of "Top Gear," meanwhile, was picked up this week for a third season by the History channel. (Twitter, via Automobile)
• Nissan broke ground this week on a powertrain plant in Decherd, Tenn., where four-cylinder engines are scheduled to be produced beginning in 2014 for Infiniti vehicles as well as for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The plant, a joint venture between Renault-Nissan and Daimler, the parent of Mercedes, would have annual capacity to build 250,000 units of the I-4 engine, known internally as the M274. (Nissan)
• Nevada, having been lobbied heavily by Google over the last year to legalize autonomous vehicles, approved its first license for such a car this week — owned, not surprisingly, by Google. An autonomous Toyota Prius test vehicle in Google's fleet will receive a red license plate bearing an infinity symbol. When in motion, however, the vehicle must carry two people to be considered legal. (The Las Vegas Sun)


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After seeing a movie from Dave Cornthwaite and the three legends longboarding through Marocco and Bolivia, I decided to do my own small adventure in the summer of 2013. This is basically the first time I decided to go on an adventure, with a clear goal that takes longer than a day. Together with two friends who were partly my company and partly my donkeys carrying stuff, we went from Amsterdam to Texel. Not a glorious distance, not a glorious route, not a special route but it holds dear memories of being the first adventure I did in my life, hence being the virgin adventure 🙂
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If you have a Snapchat account you should know that around 200,000 images have supposedly been stolen from Snapchat accounts and leaked online.
Even though it's being dubbed the 'snappening', it's no hoax.
A Snappening username list has just been posted online here: http://pastebin.com/74rakr5T
If you have an account, make sure you check it and hope that your name is not on the list.


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There's no shortage of PCB offerings for a Big Muff, but I've tried to make a board that could be used to build any variation or clone out there as well as incorporating a number of mod options. Here are a few of the features:
- Optional "Presence" or midrange control (more info at AMZ). If you choose not to use this control, the Tone pot has two possible orientations so you can still have a symmetrical control layout.
- Extra pads for clipping diodes, allowing you to easily use LEDs or just about anything else
- Choice between two different gain recovery/output stages: "classic" or JFET (like in the BJFE Fire Red Fuzz)
- Space for large 1uf film caps where appropriate, allowing you to build any historical variant of the BMP


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Russell Davis' plays include Appointment with a High Wire Lady, The Last Good Moment of Lily Baker, The Second Death of Priscilla, The Day of the Picnic, Mahida's Extra Key to Heaven, and Sally's Gone, She Left Her Name. They have been produced at various theatres, including People's Light & Theatre, Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey, Long Wharf Theatre, Center Stage, Yale Repertory, and Actors Theatre of Louisville's Humana Festival. They have also been presented at the Mark Taper Forum's New Work Festival, the Sundance Institute Playwrights Lab., O'Neill Center's National Playwrights Conference, Playpenn, National New Play Network's Showcase of New Plays, and New Harmony Project.
He has been a recipient of a Pew Fellowship in the Arts. He was resident playwright at People's Light for the residency program of the National Endowment for the Arts/Theatre Communications Group. He has received grants and fellowships from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, McKnight Foundation, New York Foundation for the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts, Tennessee Arts Commission, as well as two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts. He is a past member of New Dramatists in New York.
He has been a visiting artist at institutions such as Lehigh University, Yale University's Divinity School, Virginia Tech. University, Ohio University, University of Utah, University of Puget Sound, and with New York Stage & Film at Vassar College. He was a Visiting Annenberg Scholar in residence at Principia College in 2015.
He and composer Melissa Shiflett were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Opera Theater to develop an opera from his play The Wild Goose Circus. He was commissioned by Repertory Theater of St. Louis to write The Travelling Jekyll & Hyde Show, which was further developed at the Sundance Children's Theatre Lab. and at the Honolulu Theatre for Youth. His family audience piece Theatre For Your Mother: The Little Red Riding Hood Showwas produced by People's Light & Theatre, Honolulu Theatre For Youth, Orlando Shakespeare Theater, and the New Zenith Theatre. He was commissioned by People's Light, through a National Endowment for the Arts grant, to adapt Avi's Crispin: The Cross of Lead (Newbery Medal for children's literature, 2003).
His plays have been published by Broadway Play Publishing, Dramatists Play Service, Baker's Plays, and by Toneeluitgeverij Vink B.V. in the Netherlands. Selections from plays have been published in various volumes of The Best Women's Stage Monologues and The Best Men's Stage Monologues published by Smith & Kraus.


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October 29th 2015; Time: 09:30 am to 12:30 pm – Park Lane Hotel, Hong Kong – Limited Seating
The purpose of the workshop is to determine whether standardization of data and formats would be of benefit to credit reporting institutions and data users. Standardization is also seen as a facilitator for greater information sharing between private credit bureaus, public credit registries, collateral registries and other government institutions such as National ID databases. This would be in the interest of region-wide efforts to provide Financial Inclusion to SMEs and Microbusinesses. It would also permit exchange of credit data across borders between credit bureaus.
The potential gains from standardization have increased with the move toward paperless, online and digital access for reporting institutions and data users. Standardization would also help service providers develop new products and tools for lenders. As there are capacity challenges in many emerging economies, the standardization of data and data management practices and services could lead to economies of scale for delivery of lower-cost credit information and reporting systems.
The above recommendations came from the recent 2015 Asia-Pacific Forum on Financial Inclusion, hosted by the Philippine Government and organized by the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) which focused on specific issues relating to the development of credit bureaus, credit information and reporting systems and enabling small and medium enterprise (SME) access to finance through improved secured transactions systems. BIIA board and committee members participate in APEC / ABAC Forums.
Included in the discussions will be the experiences from the Indian credit bureau sector and the European Central Bank's AnaCredit project (analytical credit dataset). AnaCredit is a core set of analytical granular credit data to be shared, on a need-to-know basis, across the European System of Central Banks (ESCB).
Chair and Moderator of the Workshop: Tony Lythgoe, IFC (World Bank Group) Principal Financial Specialist & Head, Financial Infrastructure IFC
BIIA and its regional committee APCCIS have invited a number of renowned industry experts to participate in the discussions:
- Michael Ritter, Head of Central Credit Register at the Deutsche Bundesbank (confirmed)
- Serey Chea, Director General at National Bank of Cambodia (invited)
- JC Parrenas, Senior Advisor, Nomura Securities Co. Ltd. & ABAC Delegate to the APEC Finance and Central Bank Deputies Meeting (confirmed)
- Michael Turner, Founder, President and CEO of PERC (confirmed)
- Tony Hadley, Senior VP for Government Affairs and Public Policy at Experian – Chair of the BIIA Regulatory Committee (confirmed)
- Peter Villa, COO Schufa and Director of BIIA (confirmed)
- Lawrence Tsong, President TransUnion Asia and Director of BIIA (invited)
- Enrico Lodi, General Manager CRIF Credit Services and Director of BIIA (confirmed)
- Peter Sheerin, BIIA – APCCIS* Committee Chair (organizer)
We are looking for a broad discussion of the issue at hand between the experts and other participants.
Who should attend: Leaders from the Credit Bureau Industry, Public Credit Registries, Regulators and credit professionals from the banking, power, water and telecom utilities.
This event precedes the BIIA 10th Anniversary Business Information Industry Conference, which commences on October 29th 2015 at 2:00 pm and ends on October 30th at 5:00 pm.
Seating is limited; therefore it is recommended registering early. To register contact: Peter Sheerin ([email protected]) or [email protected]


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How to use VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP and INDEX MATCH in Excel
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text: Thanks, that does help a bit, though it still quite abstract. Its hard to picture how a logging mech, employee, etc, would actually get woven together, usefully. I have to find some code, that will help. Sam Quoteing transami / runbox.com, on Thu, Feb 05, 2004 at 11:16:42AM +0900: > I think I can give a reasonable overall picture of AOP. > > Think about it from a top-down view-point, as a form of weaving code together, > as opposed to the traditional manner of building one block on top of another. > So lets say you want to monitor employees. So you create a model of an > employee, then you create a logging mechinism, and say a visualizer. AOP > allows you to weave these components together describing how they interact, > without requiring you to specifically modify any of the code within them. > Traditionally you would have built the logging mechinism on top of, or > integrated into, the employee model, and likewise with the visualizer. AOP > allows you to have much cleaner Seperations Of Concerns --and that's the real > point of AOP. > > So an *aspect* then, is one of these concerns, and is said to be orthogonal to > the other concerns. The weaving is accompished by describing where code is to > be "interwoven" into other code. The code that gets "inserted" is called > *advice* (in practice it is defined much like one does a method). This is > accomplished by selecting join-points. *Join-points* are specific places in > code that can have other advice code inserted into it, and are selectable by > some descriptive syntax. This syntax will select a set of joint-points; a set > of join-points so selected is reffered to as a *point-cut*. > > HTH, > T. > >


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A. Z. v. B. Z. (2000)
In A.Z. v. B.Z. (2000), the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts in Boston, Massachusetts, affirmed a lower courtÕs decision, ruling that contracts that require a party to become a parent against his or her will are unenforceable and contrary to public policy. The case centered around A.Z. and B.Z., a divorced couple who had previously used in vitro fertilization (IVF) to start a family together during their marriage and had several preembryos cryopreserved as part of the process.
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Marcello Malpighi (1646-1694)
Marcello Malpighi studied chick embryos with microscopes in Italy during the seventeenth century. Trained as a medical doctor, he was among the first scientists to use the microscope to examine embryos at very early stages. Malpighi described early structures in chick embryos, and later scientists used his descriptions to help develop the theory of preformationism.
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York v. Jones [Brief] (1989)
The court treated frozen embryos possessed by an in vitro fertilization clinic as property owned by the parents and held under a bailment contract by the clinic. As such, the contract between the parties controlled disposition of the embryos but when the contract ended, control of the embryos reverted back to the parents. This decision had little effect on subsequent embryo cases because the circumstances were so unusual. Neither party contended the embryos had any rights.
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Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer in Mammals (1938-2013)
In the second half of the
twentieth century, scientists learned how to clone organisms in some
species of mammals. Scientists have applied somatic cell nuclear transfer to clone human and
mammalian embryos as a means to produce stem cells for laboratory
and medical use. Somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) is a technology applied in cloning, stem cell
research and regenerative medicine. Somatic cells are cells that
have gone through the differentiation process and are not germ
cells. Somatic cells donate their nuclei, which scientists
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Assisted Human Reproduction Act (2004)
The Assisted Human Reproduction Act (AHR Act) is a piece of federal legislation passed by the Parliament of Canada. The Act came into force on 29 March 2004. Many sections of the Act were struck down following a 2010 Supreme Court of Canada ruling on its constitutionality. The AHR Act sets a legislative and regulatory framework for the use of reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization and related services including surrogacy and gamete donation. The Act also regulates research in Canada involving in vitro embryos.
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The Cabinet of Frederik Ruysch
Frederik Ruysch's cabinet of curiosities, commonly referred to simply as the Cabinet, was a museum Ruysch created in the Netherlands in the late 160ss. The Cabinet filled a series of small houses that Ruysch rented in Amsterdam and contained over 2,000 specimens, including preserved fetuses and infants. The collection remained in Amsterdam until it was purchased by Tsar Peter the Great of Russia in 1717 and transferred to St. Petersburg, Russia.
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Edmund Beecher Wilson (1856-1939)
Edmund Beecher Wilson contributed to cell biology, the study of cells, in the US during the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth centuries. His three editions of The Cell in Development and Inheritance (or Heredity) in 1896, 1900, and 1925 introduced generations of students to cell biology. In The Cell, Wilson described the evidence and theories of his time about cells and identified topics for future study. He helped show how each part of the cell works during cell division and in every step of early development of an organism.
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Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells (UCBSC)
Umbilical cord blood (UCB) stem cells are hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) that are recovered from the blood of the umbilical cord and placenta after birth. Umbilical cord blood is rich in cells that express the CD34 molecule, a surface protein that identifies cells as stem cells. Prior to the discovery of UCB stem cells, it was standard procedure to discard the umbilical cord and placenta; now much effort is devoted to raising public awareness and to encouraging people to store or donate cord blood.
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"Generation of Germline-Competent Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells" (2007), by Keisuke Okita, Tomoko Ichisaka, and Shinya Yamanaka
In the July 2007 issue of Nature, Keisuke Okita, Tomoko Ichisaka, and Shinya Yamanaka added to the new work on induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) with their "Generation of Germline-Competent Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells" (henceforth abbreviated "Generation"). The authors begin the paper by noting their desire to find a method for inducing somatic cells of patients to return to a pluripotent state, a state from which the cell can differentiate into any type of tissue but cannot form an entire organism.
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The e-Mouse Atlas Project (1992- )
The Edinburgh Mouse Atlas, also called the e-Mouse Atlas Project (EMAP), is an online resource comprised of the e-Mouse Atlas (EMA), a detailed digital model of mouse development, and the e-Mouse Atlas of Gene Expression (EMAGE), a database that identifies sites of gene expression in mouse embryos. Duncan Davidson and Richard Baldock founded the project in 1992, and the Medical Research Council (MRC) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, funds the project.
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The US President's Council on Bioethics (2001-2009)
The US President's Council on Bioethics was an organization headquartered in Washington D.C. that was chartered to advise then US President George W. Bush on ethical issues related to biomedical science and technology. In November 2001, US President George W. Bush created the President's Council on Bioethics (PCB). Convened during a nationwide cloning and embryonic stem cell research debate, the Council stated that it worked to address arguments about ethics from many different perspectives.
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"Hybrids and Chimeras: A Consultation on the Ethical and Social Implications of Creating Human/Animal Embryos in Research" (2007), by the HFEA
To educate its citizens about research into chimeras made from human and non-human animal cells, the United Kingdom's Human Fertilisation Embryology Authority published the consultation piece Hybrids and Chimeras: A Consultation on the Ethical and Social Implications of Creating Human/Animal Embryos in Research, in 2007.
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J.B. v. M.B. [Brief] (2001)
In a dispute over frozen embryos during a divorce case, the court decided the wife's fundamental right to not procreate mandated destruction of the pre-embryos in light of the husband's continuing ability to procreate with a different partner. The court also said embryo disposition agreements used by in vitro fertilization clinics were generally enforceable subject to either spouse's right to change his or her mind prior to use of the pre-embryos.
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"Guideline for the Study and Evaluation of Gender Differences in the Clinical Evaluation of Drugs" (July 1993), by the United States Food and Drug Administration
The US Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, published the "Guideline for the Study and Evaluation of Gender Differences in the Clinical Evaluation of Drugs," henceforth "Study of Gender Differences," in July 1993. The document defined acceptable practices for investigators studying new drugs. Prior to 1993, investigators excluded most women from clinical trials because in 1977, the FDA recommended that anyone who could possibly become pregnant be excluded from early phase drug research to minimize risk to a potential fetus.
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"The Development of the Pronephros during the Embryonic and Early Larval Life of the Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)" (1932), by Rachel L. Carson
Rachel L. Carson studied biology at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland and graduated in 1933 with an MA upon the completion of her thesis, The Development of the Pronephros during the Embryonic and Early Larval Life of the Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). The research that Carson conducted for this thesis project grounded many of the claims and observations she presented in her 1962 book, Silent Spring.
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The Process of Implantation of Embryos in Primates
Implantation is a process in which a developing embryo, moving as a blastocyst through a uterus, makes contact with the uterine wall and remains attached to it until birth. The lining of the uterus (endometrium) prepares for the developing blastocyst to attach to it via many internal changes. Without these changes implantation will not occur, and the embryo sloughs off during menstruation. Such implantation is unique to mammals, but not all mammals exhibit it.
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Davis v. Davis [Brief] (1992)
This case was the first of its kind to address questions of personhood in the context of in vitro fertilization of a human embryo. It laid a foundation for future cases to work from: specifically, this case established the importance of prior written agreements for disposition of frozen embryos. This was also the first court decision to borrow the word "pre-embryo" from bioethics to describe the in vitro embryo. This terminology has been copied by many states.
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"The Multi-Dimensional Human Embryo"
The Multi-Dimensional Human Embryo website (http://embryo.soad.umich.edu/) is a publicly accessible online database of the first three-dimensional images and animations of human embryos during different stages of development. Both the images and animations were created using magnetic resonance microscopy and compiled for easy access.
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Ziegler Wax Embryo Models
Three-dimensional anatomical models have long been essential to the learning of science and lend a sense of "control" to those practicing in the field. As the development of embryology grew in importance during the late 1800s, so did the need for models to show intricate details of embryos.
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Embryo Blotting Paper Models
Anatomical models have always been a mainstay of descriptive embryology. As the training of embryologists grew in the late 1800s, so too did the need for large-scale teaching models. Embryo wax models, such as those made by Adolf Ziegler and Gustav Born, were popular in the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century as a way to visualize, in three dimensions, the fine detail of embryos without the aid of a microscope.
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Peter Mazur (1928–2015)
Peter Mazur was a researcher in the US who developed new ways of preserving biological material by freezing it, a process called cryopreservation. If done correctly, cryopreservation enables scientists to store or study biological material for an extended period of time. If done incorrectly, cryopreservation can easily harm or destroy biological material. Mazur worked to find the best ways to cryopreserve different cells, embryos, and organs in order to minimize the damage caused by freezing.
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Litowitz v. Litowitz [Brief] (2002)
Pursuant to an express provision of the embryo disposition contract they both signed, a husband and wife had to petition the court for instructions because they could not reach an agreement about what to do with frozen embryos when they divorced. The trial court awarded the pre-embryos to the husband and the Court of Appeals affirmed this decision. However, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that the pre-embryos should be thawed out and allowed to expire because the dispute had not been resolved within a five year time frame prescribed by the Cryopreservation Agreement.
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Henrietta Lacks (1920–1951)
Henrietta Lacks, born Loretta Pleasant, had terminal cervical cancer in 1951, and was diagnosed at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, where researchers collected and stored her cancer cells. Those cells went on to become the first immortal human cell line, which the researchers named HeLa. An immortal cell line is an atypical cluster of cells that continuously multiply on their own outside of the organism from which they came, often due to a mutation.
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Human Betterment Foundation (1928-1942)
In 1928 Ezra Seymour Gosney founded the non-profit Human Betterment Foundation (HBF) in Pasadena, California to support the research and publication of the personal and social effects of eugenic sterilizations carried out in California. Led by director Gosney and secretary Paul Popenoe, the HBF collected data on thousands of individuals in California who had been involuntarily sterilized under a California state law enacted in 1909. The Foundation's assets were liquidated following Gosney's death in 1942.
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Embryos in Wax (2002), by Nick Hopwood
Embryos in Wax: Models from the Ziegler Studio is a history of embryo wax modeling written by science historian Nick Hopwood. Published by the Whipple Museum of the History of Science University of Cambridge and the Institute of the History of Medicine University of Bern, 2002, the book, like the wax models, helps exemplify the visual and material culture of science.
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text: Katy Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Disclosing Self - Injury By Katy © Pandora's Aquarium For the vast majority of people, talking about self-injury for the first time is a very scary prospect. I'm sure, like me, you have all imagined the worst case scenario of what could happen if we were to tell someone about it. Of course we can never be certain about how someone is going to react, and fear of the unknown is one of the most powerful disablers in our taking action. The first time I admitted to anyone that I self-harmed, I was lucky to have a really good experience. I told a friend who asked me directly if the marks on my arm were because I self - harmed. I had this moment of panic where I jumped to thinking that the only response possible was to deny deny deny – and then I just heard this little voice saying "yes". It certainly wasn't something I planned to tell her, but it was just one of those rare moments when it felt right to let someone know just how much I was struggling. I trusted my judgment and luckily it paid off. She has become a big support to me, and has never judged me for self-harming or asked anything of me. She just accepted it and wanted to help in any way that she could. It was a good result. This positive experience encouraged me to be honest with certain other people in my life, and there is no doubt in my mind that it is in part their support which has helped me to move on and live my life without needing to resort to self harm every time life gets difficult. Unfortunately though, telling people about self-harm hasn't been all plain sailing and I have had some experiences that I would rather not have had. A while ago my family started quizzing me about self-harm, jumping to all sorts of wild conclusions and demanding that I promise to them that I would never self-harm again. They responded with comments I had been dreading about how "stupid" it was to self-harm, how it was attention seeking, and how I was doing it to make them feel guilty. It wasn't helpful to me at all. Making the decision to disclose about self harm is a big step. Of course we can not be in control of other people's reactions, but I believe by thinking through the issues beforehand, it can increase the chances of a positive outcome. Thinking about why you want to tell someone Many of us get to that point in our lives where we just feel that keeping the secret of self harm to ourselves is not only lonely and isolating, but also destructive and impractical. Often it's a gradual process of realization that this is not something that you want or should have to deal with by yourself anymore - and so you start to believe that the way forward is to disclose about the self harm to someone. We all have our own reasons for wanting to end the secrecy - all equally valid and it's worth giving some time to consider why it is you want to talk about the self harm and what you want to get out of doing that. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but some examples might be: - You believe the self-harming is escalating and it's getting to the point where you feel you cannot control it or where you are in danger of causing yourself serious harm. - You've hurt yourself badly and need medical attention. - You want to stop and need support in order to do this. - You want to be more open and connected to others and to decrease the emotional distance between yourself and those you care about. - You want to be able to be intimate with your partner but the scars are making this difficult. - You have a holiday coming up and you want to be able to wear short sleeves, bikini etc. - Someone else found out and they're threatening to tell. - You just want someone to understand. - You want someone to be able to sit with you when you're feeling the urge to self harm. Who to tell One of the main considerations when thinking about disclosing about self-harm is who is the most appropriate person to talk to. Undoubtedly identifying someone you feel you can trust is paramount, and you are probably the best judge as to who this could be. Think about the people that have been there for you in the past and how they have responded when you've talked to them about a painful subject. In part, the person you choose to talk to may need to be influenced by what you want to gain from talking about it. For example, if you want to talk about it to gain support from your partner then clearly your partner is the person you need to talk to! Very often though, we just "want to talk" or we want someone to know and understand and obviously if this is your reasoning, then you have much more scope in who to chose. How to tell There are different ways in which you can disclose to someone about the self-harm, and it's worth taking some time to consider which would be the best approach for you. Face to face: It can be a very empowering experience to actually say the words out loud to someone for the first time, and it also has the benefit of being able to interact with the person you're telling in real time. However, remember that talking to someone face-to-face means that you're going to be present when they make their initial reaction to your disclosure, and this reaction may not always be what you wanted or anticipated. First reactions are not always indicative of how helpful or supportive someone is likely to be. If you are going to talk face to face with someone, pick the right time and place. Talking about self-injury is a serious matter. It is likely to be hard for you, and also for the person you're talking to. Try to pick a place which is comfortable, private and where you are unlikely to be interrupted or distracted. Try also to pick a time when the person you're telling is free to devote some time to you and to processing this information. If they are very busy or dealing with a difficult emotional issue themselves, they may be less able to give you the understanding and support you deserve. Do not disclose about self-injury during an argument. If you tell in anger, the person you're telling is likely to get defensive and that response will be unhelpful to you. It can be helpful to practice saying it out loud beforehand so you're clear in your mind what it is you want to say and how you want to say it. Email / letter: If you do not feel able to have a face-to-face then you could talk about it in a letter / email. This has the benefit of you being able to talk about it in exactly the way you want to talk about it without interruption. It also has the benefit of allowing the person time to digest the information you're giving them and time to get their head around the best way to support you. If you chose to write, it will be necessary to follow this up with a face-to-face discussion at some point in the future. Waiting for a response from them can be a very difficult and nerve wracking time, and it may be worth requesting in the letter / email that they let you know when they have read it so that you can stop wondering if they have read it yet or not. It may also be worth suggesting a plan for how you would prefer for this to be followed up, for example, "I'll phone you in 2 days" or "Could you email me when you're ready to talk with me about this". On the telephone: Telling someone on the phone can be an option, especially if the person you're telling is not local to you and you want to be able to tell them in real time. However, try to remember that talking on the phone means that neither party will have the benefit of non-verbal clues and therefore misunderstandings are more likely. If you're telling someone who lives a long distance from you, it may be a good idea to have a very clear idea of how this person can best help you since they may feel impotent and unsure of how they can be of help when you have a long distance relationship. Explain to the person why you are telling them If you can, try to explain to the person why you are telling them. It's a good idea to have this mapped out in your head beforehand so you can be very clear about what you want and need from them. If you're telling a loved one, make it clear you are telling them because you love and trust them. Often loved ones feel guilt that they didn't know previously or feel that they have in some way made the situation worse. Try to reassure them that you are telling them because you want them to know and that you need their support. It can help to have some very clear ideas about how they can best give you what you need. For example: I'm telling you because sometimes I just need you to sit with me. I'm telling you because it makes me self-conscious when you look at my scars. I'm telling you because I want you to understand what I've been through. I'm telling you because I don't want to keep secrets from the person I love. I'm telling you because we're going on holiday and I want to be able to wear short sleeves. Try to avoid overly graphic descriptions The amount and nature of the detail you give about the self harm may largely depend upon the person you're telling. Obviously, if you're talking to a doctor or therapist, it may be helpful to you to be able to share with them exactly what you do, how you do it, how it feels and you may include some graphic descriptions about this. Professional people who have experience of treating clients who self - harm are more likely to be in a position where they feel comfortable hearing about the details of your self harming, and will be able to respond appropriately. However, if you start giving graphic descriptions to friends and loved ones without professional experience of dealing with self harm, they are likely to be ill equipped to deal with it. If you start talking about exactly what you do when you self-harm, or about your worst ever injury, then person you're telling may become focused on this aspect of it, rather than understanding the real issues at hand. If a description is too graphic, some people may tune out from what you're saying because it's too difficult or gruesome for them to hear. If talking to a friend or loved one, it may be more appropriate to focus your conversation more on the emotional aspects of self harm rather than providing a detailed description of the physical act itself. Talking to them about why you self harm, or how it helps you, or what it is you want from them, is more likely to provide a helpful response. Think about how best to get the response you need from them. What to expect It really can be helpful to prepare for the way that people may react when you disclose to them about your self harm. Some people may respond in exactly the way you dreamed and imagined they would - and others may respond in a way you didn't predict. It is worth spending some time planning how to respond to their response. Please bear in mind that these are just possible consequences. Expect them to have questions Self-harming is not something that is talked about very much in the media and therefore it is not necessarily something that the person you tell will understand. Obviously if you are telling a therapist or a doctor then they are likely to be better equipped to understand the issues you are dealing with, but others may feel they need to ask questions in order to understand. It's important to give them the opportunity to ask questions – and for you to answer the questions that you feel you can and want to answer. However, try to be clear about your boundaries regarding questions. You should not feel pressured into answering anything that you don't feel comfortable answering. If you feel unprepared to answer then it's okay to say that. It might be an ideal to think of some of the questions they may ask beforehand so that you can be as prepared as possible. Here are some examples: - Why do you do it? - Do you want to kill yourself? - How long have you been doing it? - How does it help? - Do you want to stop doing it – and why? - How can I help? - Is it my fault? Is it something I've done? - Why didn't you tell me before? - What triggers you? - How often do you do it? - Why don't you just stop? Expect them to have some misconceptions about self-injury There are many misconceptions held about self-injury and so it can help if you are prepared to deal with these misconceptions by educating yourself about self-harm beforehand. Here are some of the misconceptions they may have: - Self harm is a failed suicide. - Self harm is just to get attention. - Only teenage girls self harm. - Self harmers are a danger to other people. - Self-harming is just a current trend. - If you wanted to stop, then you would stop. What if they don't react in the way you expected them to? If someone reacts in a way that you didn't expect or want, try to take some time to speculate why they may have reacted in the way they did. Finding out someone you care about is self-harming can result is very strong reactions, including confusion, anger, fear, embarrassment, shock, sadness, guilt, etc, and this can result in a reaction from them which is a long way from your ideal. First reactions are not always the best indicators of how supportive a person is going to be towards you. A person's initial reaction can change once they have had time to process the information you've given them. If you feel able to, be prepared to try again once some time has passed. It may be helpful to have some information to give out to the person you're disclosing to that they can read at their leisure. One such booklet is available from First Signs. Some people may make value judgments about you and the self-injury. These judgments usually come from a place of fear and ignorance about the issues regarding self-harm and are not a reflection of you as a person. What if they demand I stop self-harming and I'm not ready? This is a real concern, especially if you are not ready to make the commitment to stop self-harming. It's highly likely that the person you're telling may feel compelled to demand you stop self-harming, and they are also likely to believe they are doing the right thing in asking this of you. They may also feel a sense of duty or responsibility to protect you if they know of this behavior. Try to be clear with them that any demands that you do not self harm will not be helpful to you and the pressure it will cause is likely to be counterproductive. It may help to reassure them that you are under the care of a therapist or doctor, and so this is something that is certainly worth considering for your own benefit as well as their peace of mind. Being clear about the best way they can support you can be helpful. Whatever happens, reaching out for help and support is a courageous step and is something you should be proud of yourself for. Dealing with difficult and painful issues is not something you should have to do alone, and you are worthy of love, understanding and support when dealing with self injury. Link to post Share on other sites


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Can "Civic Hackers" Help the City of Detroit Make Business Run Smoother?
At last Saturday's National Day of Civic Hacking pain pitch event, held at the Boll YMCA in downtown Detroit, I was hoping to see the place flooded with representatives from Detroit city government. After all, it was an event where government and nonprofit entities were invited to get up in front of a room full of software developers and ask for help in solving their technology dilemmas.
As many Detroit residents know, dealing with the city on property or permitting or business matters can lead to a labyrinthine process that is mostly conducted offline, where you're often at the mercy of the person you talk to on any given day to move your project forward. This is partly because budget cuts and attrition have resulted in understaffed city offices, but it's also because Detroit, compared to other American cities of similar size, is woefully behind the times when it comes to automating and streamlining services online.
So I figured the chance for budget-beleaguered city offices to work with private sector whiz kids on fixing their technology ills would draw I big crowd. I was wrong. Only one city department was at the pain pitch event, the Building, Safety, Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED). But it's an office vital to startups and Detroit property developers, so their presence should be considered good news for the business community.
BSEED is charged with regulating the construction and environmental codes associated with new construction or building renovations. The department also handles business licensing, zoning, plan reviews, demolition, property maintenance, and various other related licenses and permits.
Dave Bell, who pitched the software developers on behalf of the department, said due to cutbacks and retirement, the department is not adequately staffed to answer phone calls from the public. Every time a permit is issued, three inspections are required, which keeps employees out in the field and mostly unavailable for clerical work like answering phones, which means if you have an inspection coming up but are unsure exactly when it is, calling the office will likely be a fruitless endeavor.
Bell said the property development community has been asking for other changes for "15 or 20 years," particularly in the way plan reviews are handled. So, in addition to seeking help from the private sector, BSEED is rolling out a new department processes and procedures at an event on June 27 at Cobo Center. (The event is free but requires registration; click here to register.)
Helen Broughton's business card lists her title with BSEED as Business Advocate II, but it was clear she'd taken an interest in improving the way the department was functioning all-around since coming on board last fall. "If we want to be the Detroit of the future, we have to have more transparency and civic engagement rather than having super closed doors, where you think of the city and want to tear your hair out," she said. "It should not be that difficult."
She said thanks to a concerted effort over the past year to capture lost revenue and increase efficiency, the department now is now in the black to the tune of $5 million. "We really feel like business begins and ends with us, and we think we can make a really big impact on making business run smoother in the city of Detroit," she explained.
Broughton noted that the department plans to do better at education and outreach so new businesses owners know how to work with BSEED to in the first place. Another big push is connecting with businesses operating illegally in the city and padlocking the doors of businesses that don't respond to notices or tickets. "It's really important to reset the baseline so customers can hold us accountable and we can expect the same accountability in return," she added.
But back to the issue of how will BSEED get its phones answered. Scott Kloustin, co-founder of RingCatch, a local Internet-based, on-demand answering service, came up to Broughton as soon as pitching had concluded and offered his services. Could bringing Detroit city operations into the 21st century really be as easy as connecting bureaucrats with the local tech community? For the sake of anyone rooting for a successful Detroit, let's hope so.
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Very cool writeup — nice shout out to the Ringcatch team who could easily help solve the cust. service issues experienced by BSEED.


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Arkansas State promotes three to key Academic Affairs and Research positions
JONESBORO, Ark. – Three members of Arkansas State University's faculty have been appointed to key administrative positions, Dr. Lynita Cooksey, university Provost announced Thursday afternoon.
The three are Dr. Andy Sustich who will serve as vice provost for Research and Graduate Studies, Dr. Gina Hogue to associate vice chancellor for Academic Services and Dr. John Pratte to dean of the College of Sciences and Mathematics.
"Dr. Sustich has a rich history of administrative experience at Arkansas State, stated Dr. Cooksey. "I am confident he will bring stable leadership and vision that will support the continued transition of ASU to a research-intensive institution."
Dr. Sustich will combine duties for oversight of Research and Technology Transfer, the ASU Arkansas Biosciences Institute (ABI) and the Graduate School. He joined the ASU faculty in 1991 as professor of Physics and has served in several administrative appointments, including associate dean of what once was the College of Arts and Sciences, July 2002-January 2003; the interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, January-June 2003; the interim dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, July 2004-June 2005; interim associate vice chancellor for Research and Technology Transfer, April-December 2005; and interim dean of the College of Sciences and Mathematics, Nov. 2008-June 2009.
He has been the dean of the Graduate School and the Honors College since 2005. In June 2012, Dr. Sustich accepted the duties of interim associate vice chancellor for Research and Technology as well as serving as interim executive director of ABI.
He and two associates recently traveled to Little Rock for the release of a major study regarding innovative entrepreneurship and job creation that was commissioned by the Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA).
"I've thoroughly enjoyed my work with the Office of Research and Technology Transfer and ABI personnel over these past six months and am delighted to be able to continue working with them in the future," said Dr. Sustich. "I have been afforded a variety of opportunities to help shape the evolution and growth of Arkansas State University up to this point, and I am excited now about my new challenges in helping to move the institution into a more research-intensive level while still maintaining our traditional dedication to student learning."
Dr. Hogue served as an interim associate vice chancellor following the elevation of Dr. Cooksey to the position of Provost. Having previously served as the chair and associate professor in the Department of History, Dr. Hogue has been a member of the ASU faculty since 1997. She completed her doctoral degree in history at the University of Memphis and her master's and bachelor's degrees in social sciences at ASU.
Her teaching specialties are social science education and U.S. foreign relations and her research interests include the use of technology in teaching and enhancing historical thinking skills.
"I am grateful to have the opportunity to serve the students, faculty, and staff in the role of associate vice chancellor for Academic Services at Arkansas State University," Dr. Hogue commented. "Serving in an interim role this semester has allowed me to observe the dedication and commitment of the faculty and the staff in all academic areas. I am proud to serve with these individuals as we work together to provide a quality educational experience for students at ASU."
Dr. Hogue is the recipient of the 2008-09 ASU "You Made a Difference" academic advising award. This award is entirely student-nominated and student-selected and the criteria includes understanding of university, college and departmental regulations, policies and procedures; use and dissemination of appropriate campus information sources; interest in working with advisees; availability to advisees; mentoring to encourage academic achievement; and effective interpersonal skills.
"Dr. Hogue is an outstanding addition to Academic Affairs," continued Dr. Cooksey. "She not only brings superb leadership skills to this position, but also a contagious exuberance for excellence in academic programming, student success initiatives and other areas under her supervision."
Dr. Pratte performs research on post secondary science pedagogy. In particular, he is investigating the effect of online learning on science and civic engagement. He was named a 2008-09 SENCER (Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities) National Leadership Fellow. Fellowships honor educators for their exemplary leadership and commitment to the improvement of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and provide opportunities for honorees to continue their efforts. While teaching a variety of classes, the course for which he has primary responsibility is Energy and the Environment.
"Dr. Pratte's progression to this position, from department chair, associate dean and interim dean positions, has contributed to his understanding of the complexity of the College of Sciences and Mathematics placing him in an ideal situation to provide strong leadership to this college," said Dr. Cooksey. "I feel that he, too, will contribute to the continuing growth of ASU's academic and research programs."
"I am honored and humbled to be given this opportunity to lead the College of Sciences and Mathematics," Dr. Pratte said. "Andy Novobilski and Andy Sustich, the two previous deans, have done an excellent job of steering the college in the right direction and have placed it in a position where it is poised to do great things. I look forward to working with all of my colleagues at ASU to continue to give our students the best educational opportunities available."


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