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Over the past few years, Sam Maggs has climbed the ranks from journalist to author to flat-out fangirl thought leader in an ongoing effort to bring women to the forefront of fandom. Most folks familiar with her might be able to name an accomplishment of hers that occurred as recently as the past week, and indeed, Maggs is constantly producing new content for the geek space. Whether she's reporting from the press room at San Diego Comic-Con or co-penning a sercretive new Bioware project, Maggs is fast becoming a powerhouse in the geekosphere. What makes her stand out, of course, is her passion for promoting other women to her fanbase who might otherwise not get the credit they deserve.
Such is the case with her first venture into writing a Star Trek story, coinciding with franchise's 50th anniversary. Releasing this November from IDW, Star Trek: Waypoint #2 features a story that's been overlooked for ages: that of the first-ever ill-fated woman redshirt, and what happened before her death. I chatted with Maggs about boldly going into a character backstory that may have otherwise never been told.
Congrats on the awesome new story! What's your history with Star Trek -- and what made you want to tackle a story about a character like Yeoman Leslie Thompson, who might otherwise not get this kind of attention?
Thank you so much! I grew up with Star Trek -- my dad remembers watching the first episode when it originally aired 50 years ago, and he stayed a big fan, so it was always on in the house. Voyager was the series that had the most impact on me, partially because it aired during my formative years; but also, of course, because of Janeway. She was such an amazing role model, and I've always wished we knew the stories of more strong and inspiring women through the history of Starfleet. That's how the idea for giving Leslie Thompson the credit she deserves came about.
What kind of research went into the making of this story?
I re-watched her original (and only) TOS episode, "By Any Other Name," but she has such an incredibly brief role. To add to her story, I went back and watched some other seminal TOS episodes, like "Mirror, Mirror," to see where she might have fit in behind the scenes.
When you were planning this, how much leeway did you have with the character's backstory? What went into bridging her from her on-screen appearance to the page?
I had incredible leeway! I was so lucky that my amazing editor at IDW, Sarah Gaydos, gave me complete freedom to dream up whatever I wanted for Thompson. In terms of moving her from the screen to the page, it was a bit challenging to both remind the audience who Thompson is, and then also add in her backstory in just ten pages. But with Sarah's help and Rachael Stott's astounding art, I think it worked out!
Redshirts are often made into a huge joke because of their unique ability to die at any given time. Did you find that there were any challenges you faced surrounding that old trope with Thompson?
It's easy to forget, when you're watching any sci-fi, that the goons and extras and henchmen who die for the sake of plot momentum or main character development are all (hypothetically) people with their own lives and families and stories. With Thompson, I wanted to give her death meaning. Now, she isn't just another one of the faceless masses who die so Kirk may live. I wanted to make sure that you knewwhy she would have sacrificed her life.
When it comes to pairing artists with writers, a lot of comic publishers do things in different ways. But for this project, you worked with artist Rachael Stott -- someone you're familiar with -- so what was it like working with a friend?
Though we've never met in person, Rachael and I have been "Twitter friends" for a long time now. I'm a huge fan of her work on Star Trek and also on the Twelfth Doctor comic (did you know Peter Capaldi sent her a hand-painted thank-you card? I freak out about this at least once a week). I was so grateful when she came on-board with the Thompson comic because I knew she would take my ridiculous words and elevate them to something super rad.
If you could choose another slightly-neglected Star Trek story to tell, which one would it be?
Not enough people know that Sulu's daughter, Demora, grows up to be Captain of the Enterprise. She's a pansexual Asian woman in a poly relationship during her time as the Enterprise's XO. More Demora Sulu in everything, please.
Who are some of your favorite ladies from the Star Trek roster?
Janeway will always be my number one. But I also love Uhura, Nurse Chapel, Dr. Crusher, Hoshi Sato, and B'Elanna Torres.
Speaking of, let's talk about Wonder Women! After the informative Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy, what sparked this kind of herstory look-back?
The idea for Wonder Women actually came up while I was writing Fangirl's Guide - it originally had chapter-enders that were short bios on interesting women in history. They had to be cut for length, unfortunately, but we decided they would make a great book all on their own! I've always been interested in the way in which we see women in history represented - I did my MA in a very particular subset of Victorian women's fiction. When I started to do research for Wonder Women, I couldn't believe all of the incredible stories I was discovering that I'd never read before - it seemed inexcusable that we don't learn about all of these women and their mind-blowing accomplishments in school. I feel honored and humbled to be able to bring their stories to a wider audience.
Do you have any favorites among the women discussed in Wonder Women, or anyone from the book that inspires you in particular?
It's so hard to choose favorites! I have a particular love for Anandi Joshi, the first Indian woman to get a medical degree in America, in large part because she became pen pals with a New Jersey widow (women helping women!). Then there's Elvira Chaudoir, a Peruvian heiress who helped foil the Nazis because no one believed that a party girl could also be very, very smart. Bessie Coleman got her pilot's license two years before Amelia Earhart and proved to the world that Black women could succeed at anything, if allowed. I hope you love them all as much as I do!
What else is on the horizon for Sam Maggs?
I am actually in my first six months as an Assistant Writer for BioWare, working on their brand-new Secret IP. I can't talk about it at all except to say that it's really, really cool.
Star Trek: Waypoint #2 hits comic shop stands in late November.


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On Thursday September 22nd from 6pm to 10pm, Yorkdale starts the Fall season with a bash – Style By Night – a special one-night-only shopping event!
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If you go to https://ci.blueocean.io/blue/organizations/jenkins/blueocean/activity and then click on the branch filter and use a branch with few builds like e.g. "neo-ath" you will see "movement" of the whole design shifting to the right, when the vertical scroll bar disappears.
See the video at https://youtu.be/Z8qx5fdZhvQ
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is this live ?
I can still see the issue on https://ci.blueocean.io/blue/pipelines/ if that has the latest code.
get a nice wide browser on the pipeline page - make sure your browser window is wide enough that the page is padded left and right and that all the pipelines fit on the screen with no scolling/scrollbar
hit "load more.." to load more pipelines to get the scrollbar to appear...
Notice the layout jump. video for all to see
Might need some work to reproduce this one, but creating a job with just a few runs should show it I believe.
thanks Thorsten Scherler, looks like something that could be remedied. If we end up with the new table:
https://github.com/jenkinsci/blueocean-plugin/pull/1032 affects this at all?


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There are just some things you can't buy easily overseas, so if you've ever wanted to smuggle your favourite sambal in your suitcase, this story is for you.
Now that National Day is coming up, you're probably due for another long round of family visits or, if you're lucky, a family holiday from Singapore! Now as proud foodies, we love all kinds of foods from around the world, but we're just going to come out and say it: when we're overseas, the cravings for Singapore comfort foods strike hard. You know what we mean.
We've shared our Top 10 local faves we can't live without and have stocked up on during stints living abroad, brought to family and friends overseas, and yes, brought along on our holidays. What can we say? We love Singaporean food. Just don't be that guy who boils instant noodles in the hotel kettle, 'kay?
(NB: Don't get too attached in case your goodies don't make it through customs, especially in Australia. Check the customs laws for your destination, and make sure all your food is commercially sealed and packed in your check-in luggage.)
You might be surprised, but some cities just don't have a good supply of Asian groceries – have you shopped for noodles in Florence lately? Whether it's instant ramen for a late-night snack or egg noodles for homemade hokkien mee, bring a stash (dried, of course!) and pack them in a box to prevent crushing them. We won't judge you for bringing your favourite flavour of cup noodles. Kids love the Mamee Monster? Just make sure it's not an everyday treat, and use half the flavour sachet as it's high in sodium.
Paste packets (hello, chicken rice and curry!)
Have we mentioned paste packets just aren't the same overseas? We just couldn't live without our chicken rice and with the paste (it's okay to cheat, we won't tell anyone), it's an easy one-pot meal. With a packet of curry paste and a can of coconut milk from Tesco, you can easily whip up a decent curry.
Mushrooms and fungus
Dried mushrooms are a perfect addition to any veggie or soup dish, and who doesn't love a bit of shiitake mushroom or wood ear fungus? They come dried in big packets and you can easily rehydrate them in a bowl of water and pop them in broth or cut them and fry them up.
Powdered drinks
We all love our Lipton, Twinings and Cadbury's Hot Chocolate but there's just no substituting Singapore drinks. Make it easier on yourself and get the multipack Milo sachets for breakfast when the kids need their fave pick-me-up, or instant kopi or teh tarik for that kopitiam taste.
Goji berries
This sweet superfood is known for its medicinal properties and tasting amazing when added to salads, meat and veg dishes, porridge and even tea! They're sold dried in packets here and last for ages. Sure you could probably pick some up at Whole Foods for a small fortune, but who's got time for that?
Sambal or chilli sauce
We have strong feelings about our favourite sambals and chilli sauces. Taking back a jar to season an otherwise boring dish is a must. HoneyKids ed Selina confesses to bringing her fave (Two Rabbits Smoky Chilli) every time she goes back to Sydney and now has to bring extra for friends who are now hooked. Double bag to prevent spillage. Trust us.
Bak kwa and lap cheong (Chinese sausage)
I've braved customs for some decent-tasting fried rice and some tasty cured jerky. Both come dried and individually packed, so just make sure you look up customs restrictions (e.g. calling it jerky, not exceeding the weight limit) and proceed at your own risk.
Ikan bilis and baby shrimp
Ikan bilis and shrimp are used in some of our fave dishes like nasi lemak and fried rice. There'd be something missing without that special fishy crunch. A handful fried up to garnish rice or noodles makes all the difference. Especially when you live in Cornwall like my poor sister and ikin bilis is nowhere to be found.
Kaya jam
Ahh, sweet, sweet coconut jam toast, let me count the ways I love you… just keep your supplies of kaya jam under the check-in weight limit!
Keropok (dried snacks)
Whether it's seaweed, prawn cracker or salted egg fish skin chips, having a crispy, salty treat is the absolute best for munching on long trips (and seeing your relatives' and friends' faces contort as myriad foreign flavours hit them).
What are your favourite local foods to bring overseas? Let us know!
Photography (top image): Selina Altomonte
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Wednesday, June 21, 2017
The Accidental Art Thief Book Tour and Giveaway for a $15 Amazon Gift Card
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A complete revamp: Thousands of enhancements, full voiceovers, new game modes, full controller support, split-screen co-op, hours of new and revised story content, a brand-new ending, new weapon styles, new skills, new puzzles, new enemies, better loot, better balancing and much, much more!
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why is Battle field 4 nfo in DOS update!?…is DoS update in here as well or is that too battle field 4!? 😀
The game is in Spanish?
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The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) is established under the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015. The Authority's mission is 'To regulate the public procurement and asset disposal system through monitoring and enforcement for socio-economic development in Kenya.' Towards this end, the Authority is seeking to recruit results oriented professionals to fill the following vacant position;
Job Description
Reporting to the Director General the successful candidate shall be responsible for the overall strategic direction in the planning, implementation and support of the information and communication technology systems. These will include business applications, operating systems, business tools, internet and extranet to support the Authority's business strategies.
The key result areas include and performance indicators include:
· SYSTEMS: Guide staff to carry out ICT systems analysis and design to suit PPRA needs
· PROGRAMS: Ensure that staff write and test ICT programs according to identified needs
· IMPLEMENTATION: Initiate measures to develop and update ICT application systems
· USER SUPPORT: Guide staff to customize computer programs to the various needs of users within PPRA
· TRAINING: Initiate the necessary schemes to train users on the ICT applications
· EVALUATION: Design programs to evaluate and recommend on suitability of ICT
· INSTALLATION: Ensure that staff install ICT equipment and peripherals in order for them to operate together as a system
· CONFIGURATION: Co-ordinate staff to harmonize all the equipment in the ICT system to operate in tandem
· DIAGNOSIS: Guide staff to detect and act on faults on ICT equipment/systems.
· REPAIR: Administer the fixing or rectification of faulty equipment/systems.
The successful candidate will developing and install appropriate standards of performance including the following systems and facilities:
· BACK-UPS : Alternative data storage facilities for fall-back
· SYSTEMS UPDATING: Updating facilities for ICT
· MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE : Time-table for repair/maintenance of ICT systems
· ICT MANUAL : Guide for users on various ICT applications
· ICT POLICY : Regulations on the use of ICT facilities
· ICT SECURITY : Measures to ensure protection of ICT systems
The ideal job holder shall have:
· At least nine (9) years relevant experience in information communications technology or a related field;
· Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: computer science; computer technology; informatics; computer science and technology; Information systems, informatics and computer science, information technology, computer security and forensics, business information technology, electrical/electronic engineering, telecommunications engineering or its equivalents from a recognized institution;
· Master's degree in any of the following fields: computer science, information systems, information technology, business information technology or any other ICT equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
· Professional ICT certificates from a reputable institution in a relevant area such as system or database management, information security, network administration, service support operations, system administration or software development;
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities will include assisting the manager responsible for monitoring, evaluation, research, reporting and advisory services (MERRAS) in developing, implementing and reviewing records management policy and procedures; retention; disposal schedules; file classification system; management of mails external; ensure safe custody of records and documents; liaise with the Kenya National Archives and Documentation Services on relevant matters ; initiating, developing and implementing infrastructure for electronic records management; preparation.
In addition, duties will entail developing, implementing and reviewing knowledge management policies and framework; promoting knowledge sharing through the organization's operational business processes and systems; promoting public access to procurement information by developing dissemination and advocacy strategies; and preparing the units budgets, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the records management unit.
KRA 1: Mail
· INCOMING: Receive record, classify, and distribute incoming correspondences for necessary action
· OUTGOING: Record and dispatch outgoing correspondences to respective destinations.
KRA 2: Filing
· UPDATING: Sort, classify and store documents securely in appropriate facilities – folders, shelves, cabinets and racks
· RETRIEVAL: Avail filed documents upon demand as necessary
KRA 3: Custody
· DOCUMENTATION: Maintain/update the various catalogues, inventories, and indexes of
· SECURITY: Protect document from unauthorized access, theft, damage, falsification and disappearance
KRA 4: Disposal
· ARCHIVING: Remove, sort, classify and put inactive/dead records in archive for historical purposes
· DESTRUCTION: Dispose of inactive/dead records of little historical significance
The successful candidate will develop and install appropriate standards of performance including the following systems:
· DOCUMENTS REGISTER: For recording movement of mail
· INDEXING SYSTEM: For classification of documents for filing and retrieval
· DOCUMENTS CUSTODY FACILITIES: Cabinets – lockable and fire-resistant
· DISPOSAL POLICY: Regulations governing retention, archiving and disposal of documents
· The ideal job holder shall have at least six (6) years relevant experience in records management or in a related field
· A bachelor's degree in Information Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
· In addition, the candidate shall be computer proficient.
How to Apply
Each application should be accompanied by a copy of the National Identity Card/Passport, PPRA Formal Application Form and attach copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents. b) All applications should be clearly marked "Application for (indicate the position applied for)'', on the envelope and submitted on or before 16th December, 2019 in any ONE of the following ways:
i)Hand delivered applications should be taken to the reception desk on 11th floor, National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi.
ii)Posted applications should be addressed to:
Director General
Public Procurement Regulatory Authority
11th Floor, National Bank Building
P. O. Box 58535-00200,
If you have the required qualifications, please submit your detailed application to the address above by 5.00 p.m. on 16th December, 2019 quoting on the top of the envelope the job reference title for the position you are applying for.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates are advised that any form of canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.
PPRA is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity, including youth, women and persons with disability, are encouraged to apply.


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This week I am shining the light, once again, on ordinary people who are giving of themselves and their time to help others. Sometimes the smallest act of kindness, just something as simple as picking up a dropped object for an elderly person, or helping someone across the street, can make someone's day a little brighter.
Never Too Old For A Bike Ride …
Elderly people sometimes don't get out and about as much as they might like. Visual and mobility limitations may keep them from enjoying a walk in the park, or even just a trip to the grocery store. Imagine the feelings of loneliness, or isolation that these people experience. And young people are often busy with their own lives, wrapped up in the drama of school, relationships, sports, etc. But in Scotland, there is one young man who is helping bridge the gap between young and old, and helping seniors have the opportunity to get out just a bit more.
Meet Fraser Johnston, a med student at Falkirk University who has started a movement to help get elderly people out on … bike rides!
"A lot of people who are stuck in care homes or stuck in their own homes, the only time they ever get taken out is with their family or through activities at the home. But it's normally from the home to a car to a bus to the next location. For some of them it's such a strange thing when you say, come out on the bike because they think they're going to do the pedaling. But when they find out it's a young or old volunteer taking them out, they jump at the chance to get on the bike. Everyone has some time in their lives that they could give back to the older generation, and offer them opportunities like this they wouldn't get otherwise."
What started as one young man doing a kindness soon became more than one young man could handle last month after BBC Three made a video for their Amazing Humans series. The video went viral and … well, long story short, what started as a one-man show has now expanded. Fraser learned of a volunteer project, Cycling Without Age, that was started in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2012, and decided to start a branch of the organization in Scotland. To date, he has about 30 volunteers and has two of the bicycles – actually more of a cross between a large tricycle and a rickshaw — called Trishaws.
"It's like a victorian carriage, minus the horse, which you don't need when you've got a strong pair of legs behind you. I have noticed a difference in Mary, her eyes look completely different, they're back to what they were years ago". – Chris Ogilvie
It may seem like a small act of kindness to us, but to the people who he is taking for rides, it must seem like a very large thing. And I'm sure you won't be surprised to know that back in 2015, Fraser was awarded the sportscotland Volunteer of the Year award.
A Teacher's Dying Wish …
Kay Wistrand is a language arts teacher at Tomball Junior High School in Tomball, Texas. Earlier this year, Ms. Wistrand was diagnosed with a lethal form of spinal cancer and was given a maximum of 2-3 years to live. When she announced her diagnosis to her class, they were heartbroken, for every body loved Ms. Wistrand. Four of her students got together and were trying to think of something to do for Ms. Wistrand, when suddenly one remembered hearing her say that her dream was to someday see the California Redwoods and dip her toes in the Pacific Ocean.
The students got the idea of setting up a GoFundMe account to help Ms. Wistrand realize her dream. Here is what Mickey Nolen, one of the four students wrote on the page:
"Kay Wistrand is one of the best people I have ever had the opportunity to meet. She is an AMAZING English Language Arts teacher. She teaches at Tomball Junior High School. And is one of the best teachers I've ever had. But, she has an uncommon tumor in her back that doctors cannot remove. They have given her 2-5 years give or take. The tumor has spread and she now has a small tumor in her lungs. We don't know if the lung tumor can be removed, if not her time left on this beautiful earth will drop dramatically. The doctors also said that she can no longer go through chemotherapy. And she told us she feels absolutely awesome without it. In class, she told us about her Bucket List, she mentioned a trip to California, specifically the Redwood Forest. She also wishes to step foot in the Pacific Ocean, because she never has before. Out of everything on the list, some friends and I thought that we could make this happen. Mrs. Wistrand has loved all of her students so much for many years. We just want to return the favor for all of the hard work she has put in to teach the youth of our community. Please find it in your heart to help out our amazing teacher, she deserves it more than anyone I know. Together we can Wistrand everything."
The students, hoping to raise $7,500, have now raised $10,811! Isn't it inspiring, after all the negative stories we hear about young people and drugs, alcohol, and selfishness to see young people like this whose hearts are in the right place, who care about others enough to make an effort to help?
The Homeless Mayor …
Mayor Ben McAdams, of Salt Lake City, Utah, lived on the streets and in a homeless shelter. For three days and two nights. His goal? To be better able to provide better services for the homeless of Salt Lake City. Now, you might say he isn't qualified for the Good People post, but I think he is. When we look at the politicians we see every day in the news, can you name one single other who would actually spend time living on the street in order to better understand the needs of the homeless?
On the first night, he slept on the street. He wanted to know why someone might choose the sidewalk over the shelter. "I didn't feel safe. I absolutely did not feel safe." McAdams described it as a "very chaotic environment" and got about four hours of sleep through it all. Still, some of the people he talked to said it's better to be outside and get some space from the drug abuse and gang violence that takes place in the shelter.
On the second night, he stayed in The Road Home. McAdams got in line for a bed in the afternoon, but was turned away. He came back again in the evening and was able to snag a mattress. He was drenched from the rain by the time he got indoors but was too late to get a blanket. "At least it was warmer inside," McAdams said. Once inside the shelter McAdams witnessed the blatant use of drugs, including his bunkmate injecting drugs into his arm, and the smell of what he assumed was smoke from drugs "all night long". He also witnessed a fight between two men in which a man was dragged off of his bunk and hit his head on the concrete floor.
During his three days experiencing life as a homeless man, McAdams said his time was consumed by solving two pressing needs: Where am I going to sleep? And where am I going to get food? "You have to plan your day around that," he said, realizing that leaves little energy left to search for jobs or housing.
I give two thumbs up to Mayor McAdams for caring enough to make the sacrifice, for truly wanting to understand the problems faced by the homeless, rather than sitting in his ivory tower making decisions without understanding the issues and the people involved.
These stories should serve as a reminder that, no matter who we are, how little we may think we have to offer, there is always something we can do for others, and the smallest acts of kindness can mean the world to someone in need.


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Priyanka Chopra Is All About Accepting Her Own Flaws—Watch Why
The key to a breathtaking magazine editorial is found in a stellar crew, picturesque location, off-the-runway gowns, and perhaps most notably, a glowing model. Enter InStyle August 2016 cover girl Priyanka Chopra, who proved to be a photographer's dream subject as she let her gregarious spirit shine for the camera.
"I literally just had to stand there and just be me. That's what I love about this shoot, that it was just very effortless," Chopra says in the behind-the-scenes video above, where she notes that a team of professionals made the shoot a piece of cake. Understandably so, the Quantico star and red carpet doyenne was enamored by the fashion on display, which included a velvet Fendi dress and a blush-toned Gucci number with feather-like embroidery, two options she immediately gravitated toward on set.
The perks of Hollywood don't manage to sway the 33-year-old Indian actress far from her roots, though. For Chopra, remembering who she is inside is what keeps her grounded. "Being true to your own self is a very difficult thing to do," she admits, moving on to explain how to block out societal expectations of beauty. "You have to be the best version of you, whatever that might be, and that's a very individual journey," she adds.
Watch the video above to hear Chopra open up about accepting her own flaws, and to read the full feature, pick up the August issue of InStyle, available on newsstands and for digital download Friday, July 7.


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Discovery based yeast metabolomic analysis using comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography with time-of-flight mass spectrometry and chemometrics
Mohler, Rachel E., 1980-
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Comprehensive two-dimensional (2D) separations are highly beneficial in the characterization of complex samples. The research presented in this dissertation involves the analysis of the small polar molecules comprising the yeast metabolome using commercially available GCxGC-TOFMS instrumentation. The studies described herein are some of the first on metabolomic data using GCxGC-TOFMS and the analysis required a tremendous amount of procedural and software method development. A proof of principle experiment was performed using fermenting and respiring yeast cells. Initially, principal component analysis (PCA) was performed on three selective mass channels (m/z ) to identify the metabolite locations exhibiting changes between sample types. Twenty-six metabolite peaks were reported. Following proof that the GCxGCTOFMS is applicable to the study of yeast metabolite data, an extensive study was performed to determine the ability of GCxGC-TOFMS to detect metabolites and ultimately be utilized to distinguish classes. In this study, a newly developed in-house Fisher ratio method was applied, using the entire 3D data cube (i.e., column 1 retention time, column 2 retention time, m/z), more than doubling the number of quantified metabolite peaks, relative to the PCA study. To obtain the confident identification and accurate metabolite quantification, parallel factor analysis (PARAFAC) was applied. The statistical significance of the results was determined by applying a Student's t-test to the deconvoluted peak volumes. It was determined that 54 identified metabolite peaks were statistically different at the 95% confidence level.Some cell strains exhibit robust oscillations in gene expression and molecular oxygen. A study with metabolites collected from cells showing periodicity in molecular dissolved oxygen was also performed to ascertain the changes in the metabolome. A new software method was developed to calculate the severity of the periodic pattern without signal bias or limiting the cycling frequency. This method is based on the raw signal intensities and, although it searches all m/z, only information from the three most selective m/z is output. Peak volumes were determined by PARAFAC and objective grouping of the metabolites with similar patterns was obtained with PCA. Metabolites were shown to cycle with four different patterns, with nineteen cycling with similar frequency but ∼180° out of phase.
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Oct 4 2018
Checklist for successful real estate photos
The real estate market has been quite bumpy lately. In a buyer's market, the quality of your marketing is critical.
Photos are the most crucial element of online advertising. Here are some tips to improve real estate photos and make agencies and sellers ring their phones.
Tips for your photos
Honest photos. It is different to choose not to show everything and to distort reality. Misused wide angles can turn a closet into a palace. Beware of the backlash during the visit if potential buyers feel the photos have misled them.
Use a wide-angle lens. Taking good pictures of most apartments or houses without a wide-angle lens is complicated or even impossible. A lens between 10 and 28mm is ideal for real estate photos.
Take care of the framing. Once you have chosen the point of view, take the time to visualize the space and ask yourself what elements should fit into the image. In general, think of the expression "Less is More." Focus on the essentials and eliminate framing elements that do not provide any information.
Choose an honest point of view. When you take the picture, ask yourself a few questions. Do you photograph a room, the arrangement between several rooms or a detail? Frontally? Diagonally? Feel free to travel to evaluate different points of view until you find the right one.
Bring in the light. For the photo to attract the eye and make you want to visit the property, it must be bright. Too often, the pictures on the ads seem to remind of a stormy day during a power outage. Several options exist to have bright photos: extend the exposure time, use external flashes, touch-ups. Whatever the weather, the time of day, or the lighting of the room, you must be able to take a brilliant photo.
Show the beautiful view. For many buyers, sight is an essential element. It is, therefore, necessary that it is visible in your photos, but it is an element that can be difficult to photograph. That's how to shoot a view for a real estate ad.
Mirror, windows, kitchen surfaces. There are several traps in the spaces of a house that we photograph. Avoid being seen (you or the person accompanying you during the shooting). The eye is always drawn to the people in the picture and will therefore no longer pay attention to the space you wanted to highlight.
Of course, beautiful photos are not enough to sell a property. But with quality photos, you significantly increase the visibility of your ads, and therefore the number of calls and visits.


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Echo In the Canyon
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Echo In The Canyon celebrates the explosion of popular music that came out of LA's Laurel Canyon in the mid-60s as folk went electric and The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield and The Mamas and the Papas gave birth to the California Sound. It was a moment (1965 to 1967) when bands came to LA to emulate The Beatles and Laurel Canyon emerged as a hotbed of creativity and collaboration for a new generation of musicians who would soon put an indelible stamp on the history of American popular music.
Featuring Jakob Dylan, the film explores the beginnings of the Laurel Canyon music scene. Dylan uncovers never-before-heard personal details behind the bands and their songs and how that music continues to inspire today. Echo in the Canyon contains candid conversations and performances with Brian Wilson, Ringo Starr, Michelle Phillips, Eric Clapton, Stephen Stills, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Roger McGuinn and Jackson Browne as well as contemporary musicians they influenced such as Tom Petty (in his very last film interview), Beck, Fiona Apple, Cat Power, Regina Spektor and Norah Jones.


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So whilst watching a course on DSLR lenses on Lynda.com like the studious media producer I (occasionally) am, I learnt something interesting about focal lengths and their relationship to image depth. The difference between taking a photo whilst standing physically close to an object and taking that same photo from a distance but zoomed in is remarkable.
Standing close, your focal length is smaller (or shorter? Forgive me if my technical jargon isn't 100%) and so there is a greater sense of depth, allowing you capture a larger amount of the background. Standing further away and zoomed in, your focal length is larger/longer and so the image becomes compressed, making objects in the background appear closer.
To illustrate this, I enlisted the help of a small furry animal called Millie, who happens to live in my house:
As you can see from this effortlessly photogenic feline, close up the photo captures more of the background, whilst zoomed in the image looks more compressed with the background much closer. Personally I prefer the first photo, which accentuates the shape of her head, whereas the second gives her a bit of a Garfield aesthetic.
You can clearly see, however, that even though the photos are framed in a virtually identical way, their overall look is noticeably different. This can work the other way around as well. I took two photo's of Millie's brother, Ollie, again close-up and then further away:
This time the zoomed in picture looks better, that compression helping to clearly define his facial features. Granted, the first picture is from a slightly higher angle, but you get the point. This serves to show that there isn't a set focal length which is best for everything, and that experimentation with different focal lengths can drastically affect the quality of your image.
Because I'm feeling particularly zealous today I've also included the comparison in GIF form. Anyone seen discussing the pronunciation in the comments will be blocked.


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Thank you to the family who paid for our two lunches at Gebby's in Peoria Heights on March 2. Your kindness was an unexpected action shown to two seniors. Incidentally, your four young sons are very well behaved, and it was noticed. Keep up the good job, parents!
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Aspire Mini Nautilus - Mini Glass Tank Replacement
This is a new glass tank replacement piece to replace the glass that comes with the MINI Nautilus if you have broken or cracked yours.
Simply remove the old glass and attach this piece for a complete Nautilus tank.
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LONDON (AP) — Palace authorities say Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding will not be filmed in 3D because of the space needed for the format's cameras and relatively small demand.
Some British broadcasters had hoped to use the technology to televise the event, which is expected to draw a huge worldwide audience.
But Patrick Harrison, Prince Charles' press secretary, told the BBC, Sky News and other British broadcasters that the prince and his fiancee were consulted in the decision against having their April 29 wedding ceremony filmed in 3D.
He said Tuesday that authorities thought there was not enough space for additional cameras in the wedding venue, Westminster Abbey, and believed there is a relatively small audience for 3D television.


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Breaking: WOR Radio, Buckley President Rick Buckley Has Died
Rick Buckley, who succeeded his father as president of Buckley Radio in 1972, has died. The flagship station for the company is WOR Radio/710.
All access.com reports that Buckley suffered a brain embolism yesterday afternoon and died peacefully this morning.
According to Radio-info.com, Buckley was boating on the Long Island Sound yesterday when he complained about not feeling well, and was taken to a hospital.
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This year we have been busy planting out our new site at Barongarook with many species for stock plants, prior to moving our nursery from Colac. These stock plants will be used for cuttings and seed.
In regard to our bush food plantings, much is about trialling species which will grow in our climate, as well be commercially viable in the native food market.
The new planting only began in late 2016 so we have no long-term results as yet. To-date most plants are looking promising after one of the wettest and coldest years we have had in the 17 years we have been her
The soils on the site vary: while some are heavy wet soils, most are poor sandy soils that get seasonally quite wet.
The Native food species we have planted are:
Mountain Pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata)
Alpine Pepper (Tasmannia xerophila),
Lemon aspen (Acronychia acidula),
Illawarra plum (Podocarpus elatus),
Muntries (prostrate and shrub form) (Kunzia pomifera),
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Anise myrtle (Syzygium anisatum),
Cinnamon Myrtle (Backhausia myrtifolia),
Riberries (Syzygium luemannii) and
Midyum Berries (Austromyrtus dulcis).
Our local Native Currant (Caprosma quadrifida) has also gone into the mix.
We are also trialling a variety of wattle: Long-leaved Wattle (Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia), Coastal Wirilda (Acacia retinodes coast form) and 2 provenances of Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha). To get an idea of production potential we will have to wait till they start producing in year 2.
Both broadleaf and small leaf Tamarind (Diploglottis australis) have so far also survived the cold winter very well. Quandong (Santalum acuminatum) is about to go in along side the Sandalwood (Santalum spp) that is surviving its first year.
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Strawberry Gum (E. olida).
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Cardiovascular System - Blood Vessel Development
|Embryology - 29 Oct 2020 Expand to Translate
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- 1 Introduction
- 2 Some Recent Findings
- 3 Endothelial Progenitors
- 4 Vessel Specification
- 5 Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
- 6 Regulators of Growth
- 7 Histology
- 8 Capillaries
- 9 Cardiac Blood Vessels
- 10 Abnormalities
- 11 References
- 12 Terms
- 13 External Links
- 14 Glossary Links
Blood develops initially within the core of "blood islands" in the mesoderm. During development, there follows a series of "relocations" of the stem cells to different organs within the embryo. In the adult, these stem cells are located in the bone marrow. At the time when blood first forms, there are no bones!
Note that blood vessel development is tightly coupled to development of other systems for example: osteogenesis (bone formation) that is dependent upon early capillary formation; endocrine development that requires blood vessels for hormone distribution.
|formation of new blood vessels
(endothelium from mesoderm)
|formation of blood vessels from pre-existing vessels
(occurs in development and adult)
Angioblasts initially form small cell clusters (blood islands) within the embryonic and extraembryonic mesoderm. These blood islands extend and fuse together making a primordial vascular network. Within these islands the peripheral cells form endothelial cells while the core cells form blood cells (haemocytoblasts).
Recent work has shown that the formation of the initial endothelial tube is by a process of coalescence of cellular vacuoles within the developing endothelial cells, which fuse together without cytoplasmic mixing to form the blood vessel lumen.
See also the related pages Arterial Development, Venous Development, Placental Villi Blood Vessels and Coronary Circulation Development.
Some Recent Findings
|More recent papers
This table allows an automated computer search of the external PubMed database using the listed "Search term" text link.
More? References | Discussion Page | Journal Searches | 2019 References | 2020 References
Search term: Blood Vessel Embryology
<pubmed limit=5>Blood Vessel Embryology</pubmed>
|Older papers
Endothelial Progenitors
Recent work has shown that the formation of the initial endothelial tube is by a process of coalescence of cellular vacuoles within the developing endothelial cells, which fuse together without cytoplasmic mixing to form the blood vessel lumen. [8]
Endothelial Tube Formation
Vessel Specification
The following data is from a recent review.[5]
Arterial Specification
|Loss of Shh results in lack of arterial identity in zebrafish. Shh acts upstream of VEGF.
|VEGF acts downstream of Shh signaling to activate Notch via the PLCγ/ERK pathway in zebrafish. Mutant mice expressing only VEGF188 lack arterial differentiation.
|Null mice display impaired arterial differentiation. Nrp1 is involved in a positive feedback loop of VEGF signaling.
|Notch acts downstream of Shh and VEGF signaling in zebrafish. Notch1; Notch4 mutant mice have abnormal vascular development.
|Null mice lack arterial specification.
|Null mice fail to maintain arterial identity.
|Hey1/2 (Grl)
|Null mice lack arterial specification. Lack of grl in zebrafish results in loss of arterial specification.
|Foxc1; Foxc2 mutant mice lack arterial specification. Foxc1 and Foxc2 directly regulate Dll4 and Hey2 expression. Foxc1 and Foxc2 are also involved in lymphatic vessel development.
|Lack of Sox7/18 results in loss of arterial identity in zebrafish.
|Snrk-1 acts downstream or parallel to Notch signaling in zebrafish.
|Dep1 acts upstream of PI3K in arterial specification in zebrafish.
|Shh regulates VEGF activity by controlling crlr expression in zebrafish.
|Null mice lack boundaries between arteries and veins. EphrinB2 is involved in lymphatic vascular remodeling and maturation.
Venous Specification
|COUP-TFII suppresses arterial cell fate by inhibiting Nrp1 and Notch. COUP-TFII also interacts with Prox1 to regulate lymphatic gene expression.
|Null mice lack boundaries between arteries and veins.
Lymphatic Specification
|Null mice fail to specify lymphatic endothelial cells. Sox18 induces Prox1 expression.
|Prox1 induces lymphatic markers and maintains lymphatic cell identity.
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
Growing blood vessels follow a gradient generated by tagret tissues/regions of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) to establish a vascular bed. Recent findings suggest that Notch signaling acts as an inhibitor for this system, preventing sprouting of blood vessels.
Notch is a transmembrane receptor protein involved in regulating cell differentiation in many developing systems.
|Notch and yolk sac blood vessels model[9]
|Vasculogenesis and angiogenesis[10]
Links: OMIM - VEGFA | OMIM - Notch
Regulators of Growth
The following data is from a review article on ovary vascular development.[11]
Stimulators of Angiogenisis
Inhibitors of Angiogenisis
Vein Light Microscopy
The entire developing and adult cardiovascular system (blood vessels and heart) is lined by a simple squamous epithelium. (Stain - Haematoxylin Eosin)
Type H
A developmental capillary endothelial cell subtype associated with osteogenesis, located at the metaphysis and endosteum of postnatal long bone, that couples angiogenesis with osteogenesis. This endothelial cell subtype expresses the markers CD31/PECAM1 and endomucin (CD31hi Emcnhi).
Type E
A newly identified endothelial cell subtype similar to type H in function, supporting osteoblast lineage cells and then gives rise to other endothelial cell subpopulations, but this subtype is found in embryonic and early postnatal long bone.[2]
Electron Micrographs
endothelium detail[12]
Cardiac Blood Vessels
Earliest vessels in the heart wall develop subepicardially (beneath the outside surface of the heart) near the apex at Carnegie stage 15, which then extends centripetally and at stage 17 coronary arterial stems communicate with the aortic lumen.[13]
Due to the extensive embryonic, and ongoing, remodelling of the vascular system, there are many different vascular variations and anomalies.
Persistent trigeminal and hypoglossal arteries[14]
- Links: Cerebrum Development | Head Development
- ↑ <pubmed>26907381</pubmed>
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 <pubmed>28218908</pubmed>
- ↑ <pubmed>27955943</pubmed>
- ↑ <pubmed>25641373</pubmed>
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 <pubmed>20238301</pubmed>| PMC2899674
- ↑ <pubmed>18417617</pubmed>
- ↑ <pubmed>18245384</pubmed>
- ↑ <pubmed>11827993</pubmed>
- ↑ <pubmed>21352545</pubmed>| BMC Dev Biol.
- ↑ <pubmed>21537463</pubmed>
- ↑ <pubmed>11141338</pubmed>
- ↑ <pubmed>21702933</pubmed>| PMC3141733 | BMC Cell Biol.
- ↑ <pubmed>8915616</pubmed>
- ↑ <pubmed>26060802</pubmed>| J Stroke.
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Search Pubmed: Blood Vessel Development | Blood Vessel embryology | Blood Vessel smooth muscle Development | Blood Vessel smooth muscle Development
- cerebroplacental ratio - (CPR) measured by doppler ultrasound, the ratio between the middle cerebral artery pulsatility index (PI) MoM and the umbilical artery PI. A potential predictor of adverse pregnancy outcome.
- pulsatility index - (PI) systolic peak velocity/diastolic peak velocity)/velocity time integral
- resistance index - (RI) systolic peak velocity/diastolic peak velocity)/systolic peak velocity
- S/D - systolic/diastolic ratio
|Placenta Terms (expand to view)
with an incidence of about 2.8 per 1,000 pregnancies, there is also a rarer form of extra-abdominal varices.PMID 24883288
with an incidence of about 2.8 per 1,000 pregnancies, there is also a rarer form of extra-abdominal varices. PMID 24883288
|Other Terms Lists
|Terms Lists: ART | Birth | Bone | Cardiovascular | Cell Division | Endocrine | Gastrointestinal | Genital | Genetic | Head | Hearing | Heart | Immune | Integumentary | Neonatal | Neural | Oocyte | Palate | Placenta | Radiation | Renal | Respiratory | Spermatozoa | Statistics | Tooth | Ultrasound | Vision | Historic | Drugs | Glossary
|Cardiovascular Terms
|Cardiovascular System Development See also Heart terms, Immune terms and Blood terms.
|Other Terms Lists
|Terms Lists: ART | Birth | Bone | Cardiovascular | Cell Division | Endocrine | Gastrointestinal | Genital | Genetic | Head | Hearing | Heart | Immune | Integumentary | Neonatal | Neural | Oocyte | Palate | Placenta | Radiation | Renal | Respiratory | Spermatozoa | Statistics | Tooth | Ultrasound | Vision | Historic | Drugs | Glossary
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Cite this page: Hill, M.A. (2020, October 29) Embryology Cardiovascular System - Blood Vessel Development. Retrieved from https://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/embryology/index.php/Cardiovascular_System_-_Blood_Vessel_Development
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I have a fairly simple outfit for you today. When you think about the pieces, it's just a grey sweater, jeans, and shoes. But by adding details and color you can add interest. The sweater is a cable knit with ruffles (under $20, too!), the jeans are distressed, and the burgundy accessories add some color instead of a typical black. Simple swaps and choosing basic items that have embellishments or detail can add interest and keep an outfit from becoming boring. It makes it look like you put so much more effort into getting dressed, too!


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Verticals like Retail and Telecom industries have long struggled with the problem of customer attrition. "Churn" as it is called often, not only leads to loss of revenue but it also means increase marketing spent to retain market share. Enterprise look at their CRM application to help control (if not eliminate this problem). Loyalty management is a classic example of feature set that can be customized and added upon to CRM solution can provide to help address the business scenario.
SugarCRM by default doesn't provide any feature out of the box for managing customer loyalty. Veon provides a solution to help address this gap.
Details | Customer Loyalty Management on SugarCRM
The following section details out the features of customer loyalty management system by us. They run the solution by first defining the set up required followed by how the accruals can be governed by the rules which are set up by the administration.
Master Set Up
Before you can start with your loyalty program, you need to store and set up the master data of your organizational and Loyalty program rule set-up.
Defining your Stores
If you have a retail set-up you may want to set-up the details in SugarCRM so that later if you require, you can set up different customer loyalty calculation rules and also derive reports accordingly. One point requiring attention is that you may want to also include your web-store.
Defining the Loyalty Calculation Rules
You may want to define the rules on how you would reward customers. Usually these rules are slab based on sales value. You may want to define different loyalty rules for different stores. This is especially true for a Retail House which has multiple chains or brands at varying margin levels but would want to have a combined loyalty program.
Getting Transaction Data in CRM
Sales are done in Point of Sales System at individual retail stores and the sales data then flows to Customer relationship management software via interface. SugarCRM then calculates the loyalty points based on the Sales data and rules set up in the system.
The contribution to loyalty points is accordingly calculated and reflected in the contacts module which can be searched by the customer loyalty number, email id or name. Other options like mobile number can also be included.
Loyalty Points Redemption
The loyalty points can be redeemed either in POS or directly in SugarCRM. The redemption is also treated as a POS transaction and automatically adjusts the loyalty points accrued.
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The great heart beating, pumping into our arteries His
terrible life.
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We see it above our torment, that's what life's for.
He is no God of love, no justice of a little city like Dante's
Florence, no anthropoid God
Making commandments, : this is the God who does not care
and will never cease.
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Symposium 2017 Vending
This page is for those vending at the 2017 International Steampunk Symposium.
Vendor Halls
For 2017, the vendor hall has been divided into five sections for signage purposes. Each section has been designated an admin name and a street name to help direct attendees to them.
- Vendor Hall A – Victoria Market
- Vendor Hall B – Babbage Boulevard
- Vendor Hall C – Lovecraft Lane
- Vendor Hall D – Verne Avenue
- Vendor Hall E – Carpenter's Run III
Please note that some suites open up on to both Halls A & B, and Halls C & D; in these cases Hall B and Hall D are considered the primary address of the suite. For example: Suite 142 will be listed as being in Vendor Hall D – Verne Avenue despite the fact that it is also accessible from Vendor Hall C – Lovecraft Lane. It is up to those with double doored suites to decide whether or not to use both doors, but we do strongly encourage it as it will increase foot traffic to your store.
Maps and signage will feature both names. Maps will be posted throughout the hotel with the "You Are Here" red dot, and will also appear in the program book and on the website.
Vending Suites
For those with room vending in the first floor suites (Vendor Halls A-D), the room layout variants are pictured below. Please note that some rooms may be the mirror image of this layout.
With the exception of the TV stand dresser, the tables in the room can be moved, and/or used as part of your display.
Store Signage
For those with suites in Halls B & D, you have a window that faces the atrium area of the hotel. This window is six feet tall and 18 inches wide (featured in the third diagram above).
In Halls A & C the space above the door is 18 inches high if you wish to affix a store sign. Signs must be light enough to be held by painter's tape (responsibility for marks left from signs falls on the individual vendor who has booked the suite). All suites have a door to either Halls A or C.
Vendor Hours
Vendor Hall E (Carpenter's Run III) will be open during the following hours:
- Friday, April 28th, 2017 – 4PM to 8PM
- Saturday, April 29th, 2017 – 10AM to 6PM
- Sunday, April 30th, 2017 – 10AM to 4PM
Load in for Carpenter's Run III officially begins at 9AM on Friday, April 28th, 2017, but depending on space availability (if another group is not using the meeting space) we might be able to start load in on Thursday night.
Room suite vendors must be open during these hours, but also have the option of adding additional hours if they wish. Room vendors, however, should carefully note that they are responsible for the well being of their rented space. If you chose to be open late at night when the parties are in full swing, the decision, and subsequent responsibility, to let drunk people in your shop is entirely on you 🙂
The suites are all $119/night (plus tax) with a king bedroom (except rooms 112 & 118 which are doubles) and a 19ft by 11ft living area of 200+ square feet of potential vending space.
With the exception of the premium suites (rooms 104, 108, 112, 118, 130, 134, 138, & 142) that open on to both the atrium and the vending hallways, the vending fee for these spaces remains the same $200 as a 10ft x 10ft space in our 2016 vendor hall, but you get twice the space and total control over your vending hours between April 28th to 30th, 2017.
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