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Appointed to the newly created role of chief technology officer (CTO) for MEMA, Brian Daugherty has a lot of ground to cover. In this exclusive interview, Daugherty talks about his first year in this new role, MEMA's technology goals and key priorities, as well as the risks and opportunities created by technology and the rapid advancement of the connected vehicle.
It has been just over a year since you joined MEMA in the newly created position of CTO. The creation of your position speaks to a need in the market for information on the rapidly evolving technology space within the aftermarket. You have a lot of ground to cover in a very fast-paced segment of the industry. What are your key priorities in this role?
AASA is very active in a number of technology areas including: telematics, vehicle data access and security, and cybersecurity. We are working to ensure that the aftermarket industry has access to the data they need to be successful. MEMA is active in fuel economy standards (CAFE and Phase II), advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), automated and autonomous technology and Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communications. We also work closely with NHTSA and other government agencies to understand their priorities and help them understand our members' priorities.
Going forward, what do you think will be the biggest challenges and biggest opportunities for the automotive aftermarket when it comes to emerging and advanced vehicle technologies?
Cybersecurity will continue to be an overarching concern with connected vehicles and as the industry locks down vehicles using new architectures, we need to ensure that the aftermarket has the necessary access. Everything will be affected, including OBD-II access, so we are working with SAE to help develop new standards that both protect vehicles from cyber-attack and allow legitimate access. As ADAS and automated vehicle systems become more prevalent, the complexity of replacement parts will require more engineering and development. In addition, the repair of these vehicles will continue the trend toward more specialized equipment including radar and camera targets for system alignment.
One of the biggest aftermarket opportunities on the horizon is vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication, which uses 5.9 GHz, two-way radio systems that enable vehicles to exchange position information and other data with nearby vehicles. This allows vehicles to "see" each other on the roadways and provide longer-range warnings about potential dangers than is currently possible. NHTSA has just released their proposed rule to require this technology on all new light vehicles sold in the U.S. The aftermarket will play a large role in outfitting existing vehicles with V2V systems since the technology is most useful when a high percentage of the fleet is equipped. It is estimated that the annual OEM V2V equipment market will be worth $5 billion per year. With 264 million non-V2V equipped vehicles on the road, the aftermarket opportunity is enormous.
This past fall at AAPEX, you outlined what you saw as some of the immediate priorities for the automotive aftermarket, with cybersecurity being one of them. How does the aftermarket make sure it has a voice in the debate over cybersecurity and who owns access to the data?
All companies with interests in this area need to become active on the relevant SAE and ISO committees that are developing the next generation of standards. MEMA and AASA will continue to work with the OEMs, SAE, ISO, legislators, NHTSA and other government agencies to ensure that all voices are heard as the industry develops new vehicle architectures and data sharing standards.
What are some of the other immediate and long-term priorities for MEMA and its members when it comes to vehicle technology?
Fuel economy standards (CAFE and Phase II) and the lightweighting and advanced technology that will allow OEMs to meet these regulations; advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS); automated and autonomous technology; and Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communications.
What role does MEMA want to play within this space in terms of helping to keep members educated and prepared for what lies ahead?
MEMA and AASA's mission is to advance the business interests of the industry and our members. Our goal is to fulfill that promise by taking a leadership role, collaborating with all stakeholders. Through our discussions and meetings with the USDOT (especially NHTSA), the EPA, OEMs, legislators and policymakers, we are uniquely positioned to keep our members informed and prepared for what lies ahead.
As you see it, what is the relationship between the automotive aftermarket and legislators on Capitol Hill when it comes to topics like cybersecurity, autonomous vehicles, telematics and vehicle data?
Our Washington, D.C., office is very active and meets regularly with legislators regarding these topics. Most legislators understand that consumers want the right to repair their vehicles where they desire and with the replacement parts they chose and therefore they understand the need for aftermarket access to vehicle data. Cybersecurity measures are very important and will be increasingly incorporated into new vehicles, but we must maintain data access for legitimate users including the aftermarket. Automated vehicle technology is advancing rapidly and as a result both regulators and legislators are struggling to protect the public without over-regulating an exciting new technology. MEMA and AASA are working with all parties to help achieve this balance.
MEMA is also a strategic partner of the Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC). The Auto-ISAC is a non-profit organization that facilitates the trusted sharing of cybersecurity information and leads the development of vehicle cybersecurity best practices for the automotive industry. Its sharing model helps automakers and suppliers more effectively counter cyber threats and develop safeguards for vehicle electronic systems and networks by fostering industry collaboration on best practice guidelines for cybersecurity, evolving developments in the design and engineering of components and integrated vehicle systems, and responses to cyber-attacks.


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Fannie grew up in the Hurricane section of Wise County and attended school at the old Wise High school. She is married to Letcher Steele and has six living children and one deceased, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
After raising her family, Fannie decided to better educate herself, so she bought a used typewriter and borrowed a typing book and she was off! She hasn't stopped since! She has gone through two typewriters, two outdated computers and almost through one purchased new. (This part was written a few years ago and does not apply today)
The love of writing was instilled in Fannie while a child from writing letters for her mother to her older siblings who lived away from home. One of her interests is writing poetry. She has some of her work published in an anthology of Our World's Best Loved Poems. She has received the Golden and Silver poet awards from World of Poetry and was invited to attend their poetry convention in Reno, Nevada. She also has poetry in Blue Mountain Arts that can be found at their electronic greeting card site on the internet.
Family Reunions, after the passing of her mother, inspired Fannie to delve further into researching her family history. Her first genealogy book, Country Roads and Lanes, was published in 1991 and five years later in 1996, The Crabtree-Stanley Collection: A Memorial, was in print. These two books cover both her Father and Mother's families. She is currently working on and is nearing the completion of a book of old time recipes, stories, games, herbs, songs, etc., which will be called, Our Vanishing Heritage. (Can be purchased at Wise Historical Society office)
Fannie joined the book committee of The Heritage of Wise County and The City of Norton, helping with stories and proof-reading. From the publishing of this book the Wise County Historical Society was formed and Fannie is a charter member. She volunteers at the Society's office and is the archivist, keeping a database of all the books and documents that come into the office and filing them in their respective places. Fannie has helped with and authored numerous articles for Heritage I and II, WWII Veteran's Book and the Apple Blossoms of Yesteryear published by the Historical Society. When the Appalachian Quarterly was initiated, Fannie became the book review editor for On The Bookshelf. She also maintains the Historical Society's web page.
Aside from the Historical Society some of Fannie's interests are Church, family gatherings, photography, and making quilts.

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SIMCOR tablets contain niacin extended-release (NIASPAN) and simvastatin in combination. Simvastatin, an inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, and niacin are both lipid-altering agents.
Niacin Extended-Release
Niacin is nicotinic acid, or 3-pyridinecarboxylic acid. Niacin is a white, nonhygroscopic crystalline powder that is very soluble in water, boiling ethanol, and propylene glycol. It is insoluble in ethyl ether. The empirical formula of niacin is C6H5NO2 and its molecular weight is 123.11. Niacin has the following structural formula:
Simvastatin is butanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-,1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3-7-dimethyl-8-[2-(tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2H-pyran-2-yl)-ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl ester, [1S-[1α,3α,7β,8β(2S*4S*),-8aβ]]. Simvastatin is a white to off-white, nonhygroscopic, crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water and freely soluble in chloroform, methanol, and ethanol. The empirical formula of simvastatin is C25H38O5 and its molecular weight is 418.57. Simvastatin has the following structural formula:
SIMCOR is available for oral administration as tablets containing 500 mg of niacin extended-release (NIASPAN) and 20 mg simvastatin (SIMCOR 500/20 mg), 500 mg of niacin extended-release (NIASPAN) and 40 mg simvastatin (SIMCOR 500/40 mg), 750 mg of niacin extended-release (NIASPAN) and 20 mg simvastatin (SIMCOR 750/20 mg), 1000 mg of niacin extended-release (NIASPAN) and 20 mg simvastatin (SIMCOR 1000/20 mg) and 1000 mg of niacin extended-release (NIASPAN) and 40 mg simvastatin (SIMCOR 1000/40 mg). Each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: hypromellose, povidone, stearic acid, polyethylene glycol, butylated hydroxyanisole, FD&C Blue #2, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, triacetin. SIMCOR 500/20 mg, SIMCOR 750/20 mg, and SIMCOR 1000/20 mg also contain iron oxide.
Niacin functions in the body after conversion to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) in the NAD coenzyme system. The mechanism by which niacin alters lipid profiles is not completely understood and may involve several actions, including partial inhibition of release of free fatty acids from adipose tissue, and increased lipoprotein lipase activity (which may increase the rate of chylomicron triglyceride removal from plasma). Niacin decreases the rate of hepatic synthesis of VLDL-C and LDL-C, and does not appear to affect fecal excretion of fats, sterols, or bile acids.
Simvastatin is a prodrug and is hydrolyzed to its active ß-hydroxyacid form, simvastatin acid, after administration. Simvastatin is a specific inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, an early and rate-limiting step in the biosynthetic pathway for cholesterol. In addition, simvastatin reduces VLDL and TG and increases HDL-C.
A variety of clinical studies have demonstrated that elevated levels of Total-C, LDL-C, and Apo B promote human atherosclerosis. Similarly, decreased levels of HDL-C are associated with the development of atherosclerosis. Epidemiological investigations have established that cardiovascular morbidity and mortality vary directly with the level of Total-C and LDL-C, and inversely with the level of HDL-C.
Like LDL, cholesterol-enriched triglyceride-rich lipoproteins, including VLDL, intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL), and their remnants, can also promote atherosclerosis. Elevated plasma TG are frequently found in a triad with low HDL-C levels and small LDL particles, as well as in association with non-lipid metabolic risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD). As such, total plasma TG has not consistently been shown to be an independent risk factor for CHD. Furthermore, the independent effect of raising HDL-C or lowering TG on the risk of coronary and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has not been determined.
SIMCOR reduces total-C, LDL-C, non-HDL-C, Apo B, TG, and Lp(a) levels and increases HDL-C in patients with primary hyperlipidemia, mixed dyslipidemia, or hypertriglyceridemia.
Niacin (but not nicotinamide) in gram doses reduces LDL-C, Apo B, Lp(a), TG, and Total-C, and increases HDL-C. The magnitude of individual lipid and lipoprotein responses may be influenced by the severity and type of underlying lipid abnormality. The increase in HDL-C is associated with an increase in apolipoprotein A-I (Apo A-I) and a shift in the distribution of HDL subfractions. These shifts include an increase in the HDL2:HDL3 ratio, and an elevation in lipoprotein A-I (Lp A-I, an HDL-C particle containing only Apo A-I). Niacin treatment also decreases serum levels of apolipoprotein B-100 (Apo B), the major protein component of the very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and LDL fractions, and of Lp(a), a variant form of LDL independently associated with coronary risk. In addition, preliminary reports suggest that niacin causes favorable LDL particle size transformations, although the clinical relevance of this effect requires further investigation.
Simvastatin reduces elevated total-C, LDL-C, Apo B, and TG, and increases HDL-C in patients with primary heterozygous familial and nonfamilial hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia. Simvastatin reduces total-C and LDL-C in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. Simvastatin decreases VLDL, total-C/HDL-C ratio, and LDL-C/HDL-C ratio.
Absorption and Bioavailability
The relative bioavailability of niacin (Nicotinuric acid, NUA, Cmax and total urinary excretion as the surrogate), simvastatin, and simvastatin acid was evaluated under a light snack conditions in healthy volunteers (n=42), following administration of two 1000/20 mg SIMCOR tablets. Niacin exposure (Cmax and AUC) after SIMCOR was similar to that of a niacin extended-release formulation. However, simvastatin and simvastatin acid AUC after SIMCOR increased by 23% and 41%, respectively, compared to those of a simvastatin immediate release formulation. The mean time to Cmax (Tmax) for niacin ranged from 4.6 to 4.9 hours and simvastatin from 1.9 to 2.0 hours. Following administration of 2 x 1000/20 mg SIMCOR, the mean Cmax, Tmax and AUC(0-t) for simvastatin acid, active metabolite of simvastatin, were 3.29 ng/mL, 6.56 hours and 30.81 ng.hr/mL respectively.
Bioequivalence has not been evaluated among different SIMCOR dosage strengths except between 1000/40 and 500/20 mg. SIMCOR tablets 1000/40 mg and 500/20 mg were bioequivalent following a single dose of 2000/80 mg. Therefore, dosage strengths of SIMCOR should not be considered exchangeable except between these two strengths.
Due to extensive and saturable first-pass metabolism, niacin concentrations in the general circulation are dose dependent and highly variable. Peak steady-state niacin concentrations were 0.6, 4.9, and 15.5 mcg/mL after doses of 1000, 1500, and 2000 mg NIASPAN once daily (given as two 500 mg, two 750 mg, and two 1000 mg tablets, respectively). To reduce the risk of gastrointestinal upset, administration of niacin extended-release with a low-fat meal or snack is recommended.
Since simvastatin undergoes extensive first-pass extraction in the liver, the availability of the drug to the general circulation is low (<5%). Peak plasma concentrations of both active and total inhibitors were attained within 1.3 to 2.4 hours postdose. Following an oral dose of 14C-labeled simvastatin in man, plasma concentration of total radioactivity (simvastatin plus 14C-metabolites) peaked at 4 hours and declined rapidly to about 10% of peak by 12 hours postdose. Relative to the fasting state, the plasma profile of inhibitors was not affected when simvastatin was administered immediately before an American Heart Association recommended low-fat meal.
Following administration of SIMCOR, niacin and simvastatin undergo rapid and extensive first-pass metabolism as described in the following niacin and simvastatin sections. Following administration of 2 x 1000/20 mg SIMCOR in healthy volunteers, 10.2%, 10.7%, and 29.5% of the administered niacin dose was recovered in urine as niacin metabolites, NUA, N-methylnicotinamide (MNA), and N-methyl-2-pyridone-5-carboxamide (2PY), respectively. Following administration of 2 x 1000/20 mg SIMCOR, the mean Cmax, Tmax, and AUC(0-t) for the simvastatin metabolite, simvastatin acid were 3.29 ng/mL, 6.56hours, and 30.81ng·hr/mL respectively.
Niacin undergoes rapid and extensive first-pass metabolism that is dose-rate specific and, at the doses used to treat dyslipidemia, saturable. In humans, one pathway is through a simple conjugation step with glycine to form NUA. NUA is then excreted, although there may be a small amount of reversible metabolism back to niacin. The other pathway results in the formation of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). It is unclear whether nicotinamide is formed as a precursor to, or following the synthesis of, NAD. Nicotinamide is further metabolized to at least MNA and nicotinamide-N-oxide NNO. MNA is further metabolized to two other compounds, 2PY and N-methyl-4-pyridone-5-carboxamide (4PY). The formation of 2PY appears to predominate over 4PY in humans.
Simvastatin is a substrate of CYP3A4. Simvastatin is a lactone that is readily hydrolyzed in vivo to the corresponding β-hydroxyacid, a potent inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase. The major active metabolites of simvastatin present in human plasma are the β-hydroxyacid of simvastatin and its 6'-hydroxy, 6'-hydroxymethyl, and 6'-exomethylene derivatives.
Following 2 x 1000/20 mg SIMCOR administration, approximately 54% of the niacin dose administered was recovered in urine in 96 hours as niacin and metabolites of which 3.6% was recovered as niacin.
After SIMCOR administration, the mean terminal plasma half-life for simvastatin was 4.2 to 4.9 hours and for simvastatin acid was 4.6 to 5.0 hours.
Niacin and its metabolites are rapidly eliminated in the urine. Following single and multiple doses of 1500 to 2000 mg niacin, approximately 53 to 77% of the niacin dose administered as NIASPAN was recovered in urine as niacin and metabolites; up to 7.7% of the dose was recovered in urine as unchanged niacin after multiple dosing with 2 x 1000 mg NIASPAN. The ratio of metabolites recovered in the urine was dependent on the dose administered.
Simvastatin is excreted in urine, based on studies in humans. Following an oral dose of 14C-labeled simvastatin in man, 13% of the dose was excreted in urine and 60% in feces.
Special Populations
A pharmacokinetic study with simvastatin showed the mean plasma level of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitory activity to be approximately 45% higher in elderly patients between 70-78 years of age compared with patients between 18-30 years of age.
Steady-state plasma concentrations of niacin and metabolites after administration of niacin extended-release are generally higher in women than in men, with the magnitude of the difference varying with dose and metabolite. Recovery of niacin and metabolites in urine, however, is generally similar for men and women, indicating that absorption is similar for both genders. The gender differences observed in plasma levels of niacin and its metabolites may be due to gender-specific differences in metabolic rate or volume of distribution.
Pharmacokinetic studies with a statin having a similar principal route of elimination to that of simvastatin have suggested that for a given dose level, higher systemic exposure may be achieved in patients with severe renal insufficiency (as measured by creatinine clearance).
No studies have been conducted with SIMCOR regarding carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, or impairment of fertility.
Niacin, administered to mice for a lifetime as a 1% solution in drinking water, was not carcinogenic. The mice in this study received approximately 6 to 8 times a human dose of 3000 mg/day as determined on a mg/m2 basis. Niacin was negative for mutagenicity in the Ames test. No studies on impairment of fertility have been performed.
In a 72-week carcinogenicity study, mice were administered daily doses of simvastatin of 25, 100, and 400 mg/kg body weight, which resulted in mean plasma drug levels approximately 1, 4, and 8 times higher than the mean human plasma drug level, respectively (as total inhibitory activity based on AUC) after an 80-mg oral dose. Liver carcinomas were significantly increased in high-dose females and mid- and high-dose males with a maximum incidence of 90% in males. The incidence of adenomas of the liver was significantly increased in mid- and high-dose females. Drug treatment also significantly increased the incidence of lung adenomas in mid- and high-dose males and females. Adenomas of the Harderian gland (a gland of the eye of rodents) were significantly higher in high-dose mice than in controls. No evidence of a tumorigenic effect was observed at 25 mg/kg/day.
In a separate 92-week carcinogenicity study in mice at doses up to 25 mg/kg/day, no evidence of a tumorigenic effect was observed (mean plasma drug levels were 1 times higher than humans given 80 mg simvastatin as measured by AUC). In a two-year study in rats at 25 mg/kg/day, there was a statistically significant increase in the incidence of thyroid follicular adenomas in female rats exposed to approximately 11 times higher levels of simvastatin than in humans given 80 mg simvastatin (as measured by AUC). A second two-year rat carcinogenicity study with doses of 50 and 100 mg/kg/day produced hepatocellular adenomas and carcinomas (in female rats at both doses and in males at 100 mg/kg/day). Thyroid follicular cell adenomas were increased in males and females at both doses; thyroid follicular cell carcinomas were increased in females at 100 mg/kg/day. The increased incidence of thyroid neoplasms appears to be consistent with findings from other HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. These treatment levels represented plasma drug levels (AUC) of approximately 7 and 15 times (males) and 22 and 25 times (females) the mean human plasma drug exposure after an 80 milligram daily dose. No evidence of mutagenicity was observed in a microbial mutagenicity (Ames) test with or without rat or mouse liver metabolic activation. In addition, no evidence of damage to genetic material was noted in an in vitro alkaline elution assay using rat hepatocytes, a V-79 mammalian cell forward mutation study, an in vitro chromosome aberration study in CHO cells, or an in vivo chromosomal aberration assay in mouse bone marrow. There was decreased fertility in male rats treated with simvastatin for 34 weeks at 25 mg/kg body weight (4 times the maximum human exposure level, based on AUC, in patients receiving 80 mg/day); however, this effect was not observed during a subsequent fertility study in which simvastatin was administered at this same dose level to male rats for 11 weeks (the entire cycle of spermatogenesis including epididymal maturation). No microscopic changes were observed in the testes of rats from either study. At 180 mg/kg/day, (which produces exposure levels 22 times higher than those in humans taking 80 mg/day based on surface area, mg/m2), seminiferous tubule degeneration (necrosis and loss of spermatogenic epithelium) was observed. In dogs, there was drug-related testicular atrophy, decreased spermatogenesis, spermatocytic degeneration and giant cell formation at 10 mg/kg/day, (approximately 2 times the human exposure, based on AUC, at 80 mg/day). The clinical significance of these findings is unclear.
No animal toxicology or pharmacology studies were done with SIMCOR.
No animal toxicology or pharmacology studies were done with niacin extended-release.
Optic nerve degeneration was seen in clinically normal dogs treated with simvastatin for 14 weeks at 180 mg/kg/day, a dose that produced mean plasma drug levels about 12 times higher than the mean plasma drug level in humans taking 80 mg/day. A chemically similar drug in this class also produced optic nerve degeneration (Wallerian degeneration of retinogeniculate fibers) in clinically normal dogs in a dose-dependent fashion starting at 60 mg/kg/day, a dose that produced mean plasma drug levels about 30 times higher than the mean plasma drug level in humans taking the highest recommended dose (as measured by total enzyme inhibitory activity). This same drug also produced vestibulocochlear Wallerian-like degeneration and retinal ganglion cell chromatolysis in dogs treated for 14 weeks at 180 mg/kg/day, a dose that resulted in a mean plasma drug level similar to that seen with the 60 mg/kg/day dose.
Central Nervous System (CNS) vascular lesions, characterized by perivascular hemorrhage and edema, mononuclear cell infiltration of perivascular spaces, perivascular fibrin deposits and necrosis of small vessels were seen in dogs treated with simvastatin at a dose of 360 mg/kg/day, a dose that produced mean plasma drug levels that were about 14 times higher than the mean plasma drug levels in humans taking 80 mg/day. Similar CNS vascular lesions have been observed with several other drugs of this class.
There were cataracts in female rats after two years of simvastatin treatment with 50 and 100 mg/kg/day (22 and 25 times the human AUC at 80 mg/day, respectively) and in dogs after three months at 90 mg/kg/day (19 times) and at two years at 50 mg/kg/day (5 times).
Reproductive Toxicology Studies
Simvastatin was not teratogenic in rats at doses of 25 mg/kg/day or in rabbits at doses up to 10 mg/kg/day. These doses resulted in 3 times (rat) or 3 times (rabbit) the human exposure based on mg/m2 surface area. However, in studies with another structurally-related HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, skeletal malformations were observed in rats and mice.
In a double-blind, randomized, multicenter, multi-national, active-controlled, 24-week study, the lipid effects of SIMCOR were compared to simvastatin 20 mg and 80 mg in 641 patients with type II hyperlipidemia or mixed dyslipidemia. Following a lipid qualification phase, patients were eligible to enter one of two treatment groups. In Group A, patients on simvastatin 20 mg monotherapy with elevated non-HDL levels and LDL-C levels at goal, per the NCEP guidelines, were randomized to one of three treatment arms: SIMCOR 1000/20 mg, SIMCOR 2000/20 mg, or simvastatin 20 mg. In Group B, patients on simvastatin 40 mg monotherapy, with elevated non-HDL levels per the NCEP guidelines regardless of attainment of LDL-C goals, were randomized to one of three treatment arms: SIMCOR 1000/40 mg, SIMCOR 2000/40 mg, or simvastatin 80 mg. Therapy was initiated at the 500 mg dose of SIMCOR and increased by 500 mg every four weeks. Thus patients were titrated to the 1000 mg dose of SIMCOR after four weeks and to the 2000 mg dose of SIMCOR after 12 weeks. All patients randomized to simvastatin monotherapy received 50 mg immediate-release niacin daily in an attempt to keep the study from becoming unblinded due to flushing in the SIMCOR groups. Patients were instructed to take one 325 mg aspirin 30 minutes prior to taking the double-blind medication to help minimize flushing effects.
In Group A, the primary efficacy analysis was a comparison of the mean percent change in non-HDL levels between the SIMCOR 2000/20 mg and simvastatin 20 mg groups, and if statistically significant, then a comparison was conducted between the SIMCOR 1000/20 mg and simvastatin 20 mg groups. In Group B, the primary efficacy analysis was a determination of whether the mean percent change in non-HDL in the SIMCOR 2000/40 mg group was non-inferior to the mean percent change in the simvastatin 80 mg group, and if so, whether the mean percent change in non-HDL in the SIMCOR 1000/40 mg group was non-inferior to the mean percent change in the simvastatin 80 mg group.
In Group A, the non-HDL-C lowering with SIMCOR 2000/20 and SIMCOR 1000/20 was statistically significantly greater than that achieved with simvastatin 20 mg after 24 weeks (p<0.05; Table 4). The completion rate after 24 weeks was 72% for the SIMCOR arms and 88% for the simvastatin 20 mg arm. In Group B, the non-HDL-C lowering with SIMCOR 2000/40 and SIMCOR 1000/40 was non-inferior to that achieved with simvastatin 80 mg after 24 weeks (Table 5). The completion rate after 24 weeks was 78% for the SIMCOR arms and 80% for the simvastatin 80 mg arm.
SIMCOR was not superior to simvastatin in lowering LDL-C in either Group A or Group B. However, SIMCOR was superior to simvastatin in both groups in lowering TG and raising HDL (Tables 6 and 7).
a n=number of subjects with values in the analysis window at each timepoint
b The percent change from baseline is the model-based mean from a repeated measures mixed model with no imputation for missing data from study dropouts.
† significant vs. simvastatin 20 mg at the primary endpoint (Week 24), p<0.05
c non-inferior to Simvastatin 80 arm; 95% confidence interval of mean difference in non-HDL for SIMCOR 2000/40 vs. Simvastatin 80 is (-7.7%, 4.5%)
d non-inferior to Simvastatin 80 arm; 95% confidence interval of mean difference in non-HDL for SIMCOR 1000/40 vs. SIMCOR 80 is (-6.6%, 5.3%)
* either treatment naïve or after receiving simvastatin 20 mg
a medians are reported for TG
* after receiving simvastatin 40 mg
Limitations of use
No incremental benefit of SIMCOR on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality over and above that demonstrated for simvastatin monotherapy and niacin monotherapy has been established.
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Albums 30-21 - 20-11 - 10-1 EPs 30-21 - 20-11 - 10-130. ULTRAS - ULTRAS [Hello Thor] The brain child of Over The Wall's Wav Prentice ULTRAS' debut record caught our ears through its wide ranging influences, colourful tones and Prentice's ever enthusiastic impassioned delivery.
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Returning for their third record, Glasgow's State Broadcasters have teased this record as a 'modern day sophisti-pop record' showcasing a "more playful, upbeat side of the band" and for the first half of the record this is mostly true. The follow up to their 2009 debut The Ship and the Iceberg, and its 2012 follow up, … Continue Reading ››
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Sons and Lovers gave author D.H. Lawrence a chance to work out all his Oedipal issues. Too bad the film adaptations have been less than enlightening.
Sons & LoversDirector: Stephen Whittaker
Cast: Sarah Lancashire, Hugo Speer, James Murray (XIII), Rupert Evans (II), Esther Hall
Distributor: Koch
MPAA rating: Unrated
First date: 2003
There's been a lot in the media lately about Britney Spears and her less-than-perfect mothering skills. Human nature dictates that most of us like to read about people who are broken in some way because it makes us feel better about ourselves. I say leave Britney alone and grab a book, instead.
If it's an unhealthy mother-son relationship you're after, look no further than D.H. Lawrence's third novel, Sons and Lovers. An Oedipus complex, an overbearing matriarch, alcoholism, and an abusive husband: the book is full of dysfunction and drama, and bound to make you feel better about your own domestic situation.
Largely autobiographical, the book centers on main character Paul Morel, the third of four children brought up in a modest Lancashire household by a hard drinking, coal miner father and his manipulative, domineering spouse. Disappointed by her marriage to such an absent and abusive man, Mrs. Morel focuses instead on her children, particularly her eldest son William. After William's untimely death, she turns her attention to little Paul and ultimately becomes so fixated on him that she threatens to consume him. As he gets older, his mother's preoccupation eventually alienates him from two love interests – the wholesome Miriam Leivers and the sexy (and married) Clara Dawes.
Paul's love triangle, or square if you will, with these three women becomes the device that moves the plot forward, but the main engine that drives the book is the frighteningly flawed relationship Paul has with this mother. Paul is so deluded into reciprocating the unhealthy obsession she has with him that he eventually pushes away Miriam, the one girl who, throughout the book, loves him unconditionally. Reading about a young man so dangerously tied to his mother is unsettling, especially since the story is based on Lawrence's own life. When Mrs. Morel eventually falls fatally ill, it's almost a relief because as the reader, you hope that this will free Paul from the chains that have tied him to his mother all his life.
When Lawrence's actual mother, Lydia, (Gertrude in the book) fell ill, Lawrence was inspired to begin the book, which he originally titled "Paul Morel". He later changed the title to the all-encompassing Sons and Lovers due to the advice of his editor, Edward Garnett. In fact, the book was so stripped down by Garnett when it was first published in 1913 that it is rumored there were 80 passages removed from what Lawrence had originally written. Apparently Garnett felt that there wasn't enough focus on Paul as the lead character and that there was too much emphasis on his older brother William. In addition, the sex scenes were considered a bit to racy for the time. It wasn't until 1992 that the Cambridge University Press edition was released containing the original prose that Lawrence had meant to include.
In 2003, a British television adaptation directed by Stephen Wittaker aired on ITV in the UK. Broadcast over two nights, the series included the originally intended sex scenes. Unfortunately, those racy moments were the only thing that might have kept some people watching. While the English countryside is gorgeous (it was filmed on the Isle of Man) and some of the acting is good, the whole production is too drawn out and oftentimes boring.
Sarah Lancashire plays Mrs. Morel and does a good job of making the viewer loathe her. Like the character in the book, she embraces the "woe is me" attitude and spends a lot of camera time frowning and sighing. But unlike the woman in the book, she is completely unsympathetic. In the novel, we get a lot more of the early relationship between Gertrude and Walter and the horrible abuse Gertrude endures. Strangely, as the years supposedly pass by, she appears no worse for the wear while her husband and children age appropriately.
Hugo Speer plays Walter Morel and is much more handsome than I imagined as I read the novel. He's also more sympathetic than his literary counterpart. While he is abusive when drunk (just like the man in the book), he's not nearly as nasty. Maybe I felt sorry for him because I got to actually see him cast aside by his family and walking around with a limp and a cane.
The Brad Pitt-ish Rupert Evans plays the adult Paul Morel and does a decent job of portraying the story's hero. His love interest, Miriam, is played by Lyndsey Marshal who is perfectly cast as the girl with the "warm coloring." However, his other love interest, Clara Dawes, played by the delicate brunette Esther Hall, looks much different than the "rather striking. . . blonde, with a sullen expression, and a defiant carriage" in the novel. James Murray is excellent as the handsome, strapping William, and younger sister Annie (played by Keeley Forsyth) makes infrequent appearances. Youngest brother Arthur is absent from the TV adaptation entirely, but this isn't that inexcusable since he isn't all that present in the book either.
Like most film adaptations of literary works, Sons and Lovers had to make the transition from an internal, intangible experience into an external, visual one. And like most cinematic attempts, Sons and Lovers fails to successfully navigate that leap. The beauty of the book lies in its language. The lush, descriptions of nature and the characters' sharp perceptions and insights are lost in the cinematic version.
Case in point: one of my favorite passages in the book occurs after Walter throws a very pregnant Gertrude out of the house. As she wanders outside in the night, she has an otherworldly experience that gives her strength to bear her unhappy circumstances:
She became aware of something about her. With an effort she roused herself to see what it was that penetrated her consciousness. The tall white lilies were reeling in the moonlight, and the air was charged with their perfume, as with a presence.
In the TV version, we get only a glimpse of Mrs. Morel wandering out of the house and nothing of the white littlies "reeling in the moonlight." Similarly, later in the book, she has another epiphany when she realizes for the first time how much she adores Paul, then just a baby. Unfortunately, this scene is completely missing in the television series:
She had dreaded this baby like a catastrophe, because of her feeling for her husband . . . And now she felt as if the navel string that had connected its frail little body with hers had not been broken. A wave of hot love went over her to the infant . . .Once more she was aware of the sun lying red on the rim of the hill opposite. . . She thrust the infant forward to the crimson, throbbing sun, almost with relief. She saw him lift his little fist.
Having said all of that, I wouldn't call Witakker's adaptation entirely bad. Despite it being too long-winded at times, I actually enjoyed it as its own entity. Then again, I'm a sucker for anything that takes place in turn-of-the-century England. But like most movie or television adaptations of books, I couldn't help but compare Sons and Lovers to the original work. And as it usually happens, the book came out on top. The story needs the internal consciousness that the book delivers to balance out and justify most of its histrionics. Unfortunately, in the TV series we only get a mother lode of drama.


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Observing Evening - Fri 20th Jan 2017
Posted on Jan 19, 2017 by Newbury Astronomy Society | Tags: observing evening, 2017
The next proposed observing evening will be on Friday 20th January 2017, starting from 19:00 and finishing about 21:30. These observing events are to be held at short notice to take advantage of clear skies. Preferred evenings will be selected for the month ahead with evenings finally selected as guided by the latest weather forecast. The next proposed observing evening dates are:
26th January 2017
16th February 2017
23rd February 2017
24th February 2017
An e-mail will be sent out, to those who have submitted their name as wishing to attend, on the evening before the proposed event. A second e-mail will be sent in the afternoon of the event day confirming or cancelling the event depending on the weather.
Please click below for more information!
These observing evenings are intended to be an opportunity to get together as a group to use our telescopes and for everyone to use other telescopes. Those who do not have their own telescope will be invited to use the telescopes of those who are fortunate to have their own. All members are invited whether they have their own telescope or not. There will also be the opportunity for astro chats over tea and biscuits as usual.
The evening will also be a social occasion so we can all get to know each other and learn observational techniques from each other. For those bringing telescope please unload at Tony's house then park your car at the Village Hall. The lower map shows the location of Tony's house and the Village Hall for parking (both are arrowed on the second map). Please bring a torch for the short walk from the Village Hall back to Tony's house, Glebe Lane is quite dark.
Post Code for Satnavs: RG20 8LL
Tony's address: Highfields, Glebe Lane, Stockcross, Newbury
Follow the first map below to take you to Stockcross, near Newbury. The second map shows the location of Tony's house and the Village Hall for parking. The picture below shows the corner of Glebe Lane from the B4000. Tony's house is on the corner in the distance down the lane.
Map showing the directions to Stockcross from Newbury on to the B4000
Map showing Tony's house in Stockcross and the Village Hall (for parking)
The entrance to Glebe Lane Tony's house is on the corner in the distance down the lane
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Many people have numerous definitions for the word home. Over the years, I often asked myself, "Is home where I live or is it where I was born?"
Home is defined as the place where one lives permanently. I have not lived in Atlanta since I graduated from high school in 2002. I have almost spent more years living outside of Atlanta than I did growing up there. I have moved to a few different cities since I graduated from UGA in 2006. I always thought I would return to Atlanta. When I was asked "Where is home?" I answered based on my current city of residence. I "live in Athens, Columbus, Charlotte, Baltimore, or Cincinnati, but Atlanta is and always will be my home." Moving back to Charlotte has felt like an incredible homecoming. My wife and I bought a house to make a home for our family.
I finally feel like I am home. And Atlanta is my hometown – I will always feel at home when I visit my friends and family, but Charlotte is home for my wife, my son, and me. We are where we belong, in our new home city, in our new home congregation, and in our new home. Thank you for making my family feel at home!
Home is also defined as a familiar or usual setting. What does it mean to feel "at home" here at Temple Beth El?
· Is it walking through the doors and feeling welcomed?
· Is it seeing familiar faces?
· Is it having friends with whom to sit and talk?
· Is it a place to make new friends and create your own community?
Home can mean different things to different people. Home can also be feeling comfortable in this environment. I am excited to see familiar faces and meet new people, not just because it's my job to do so, but because one of my passions is to make others feel included and comfortable and to help connect people with each other. My wife told me that she used to think she was an extravert until she started dating me. My mom jokes with many people that she could walk around the United States with a nametag that just says "Andy's mom" and people would know that I am the Andy.
I love getting to know people. Not just their names, but their interests, their backgrounds, their stories. I also love connecting people with each other based on their interests, backgrounds, and stories. Connectedness. Being known. Authentic relationships. That is what makes people feel at home. I am going to help make this place your home. My colleagues will continue to help make this place your home. I hope you will play a part to make this place your home and home to anyone and everyone else who wants to feel at home here at Temple Beth El.


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Meet Our Gastroenterologists
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update: Learn More About Loyola Medicine Care During COVID-19.
MacNeal gastroenterologists are physicians with training in management of diseases of the organs of the digestive tract, including the liver, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, and gallbladder bile ducts. Gastroenterologists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases, including colorectal cancers.
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Jennie Ng, M.D.
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Many of the physicians featured on this website are independent members in good standing with the medical staff at MacNeal Hospital and are neither employees nor agents of the hospital. As such, MacNeal Hospital is not responsible for any actions that these physicians may take in their medical practices. These physicians are independent physicians who are members of the MacNeal Hospital medical staff, and are not employees, agents or partners of MacNeal Hospital, and have not entered into joint ventures with the hospital.


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Quality First Plumbing and Heating Services Ltd. is one of the longest standing plumbing companies in the region, and well known for positive customer experience.
If you need to hire a contractor for renovations, we can assist you with your plans so that you end up with an efficient plumbing system, finished on time and within the guidelines of your budget.
Backflow prevention stops the unwanted flow of water in the reverse direction. Backflow can be a serious health risk and can be caused by incorrect cross connection designs and back pressure. Our plumbing systems are designed with backflow prevention, testing and appropriate installation so your potable water stays clean and healthy.
If you are experiencing a problem with your sewer, and have no idea where the problem is, or where to dig, then give us a call. We provide video sewer pipe inspection so we can find the problem and repair it exactly where it needs to be fixed. Whether your drain needs cleaning or repairs, we will find and fix your problem. Sewer line detection is a necessary service if you are unaware of where to dig, and we have the equipment, experience, and training to get the job done.
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Lexus is yet to gain ground on the young and well-off market segment. In a bid to penetrate this market, Lexus is planning to release a redesigned automobile that will make buyers feel cool.
2016 Lexus NX 200t luxury crossover SUV features a perfect mix of performance and aesthetics which will make it a perfect choice for fans who love high speeds while still enjoying plenty of interior space.
2016 Lexus NX 200t Exterior
The 2016 Lexus NX 200t comes with a new bold design that will surely make it stand out among other models in a parking lot. It features angular curves which complement its athletic look. At the front, the vehicle features a new aluminum hood. There is also the spindle grille that has now become synonymous with Lexus models. The grille is flanked by stylish L-shaped LED headlights.
On the sides, the NX 200t features stylish heated side mirrors that add to the overall stylish design of the vehicle and door handles with LED lighting. At the rear, the vehicle is hooked with a bow-tie look and a spoiler is added to add to its beauty. Near the back its roof forms an arc which serves to provide extra headroom for rear passengers and also creates more cargo space. The vehicle will ride on 17 or 18 inch10-spoke aluminum wheels. Access to the cabin is keyless.
2016 Lexus NX 200t Interior
The inside is luxurious with quality materials. To start with, the seats which are covered in quality material are heated with a 10-way power driver's seat that has lumbar support, 8-way power front passenger's seat and rear seats that feature a 60/40 reclining capability. It also comes with a manual tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel.
Windows and door locks are all power operated. Other features include an 8-speaker sound system with satellite HD radio, Bluetooth, USB/iPod and a 7-inch touch-screen. The rear also features a privacy glass.
For safety, the Lexus features 8 airbags which are integrated with sensors that detect crash severity so as to deploy at appropriate speeds. It also features side impact door beams, stability control, traction control, lane departure warning, pre-collision warning, adaptive cruise control, a tire pressure monitoring system, a back-up camera with dynamic grid lines, four-channel ABS with brake assist and electronic brake force distribution.
Engine Specs and Performance
Powering the new 2016 Lexus NX 200t will be a 2.0 L twin-turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 235 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. This engine will be paired with a sequential 6-speed automatic transmission system as standard.
It becomes the first engine to combine a twin turbo charger with an integrated exhaust system and a cylinder head which is cooled with water. The vehicle will be offered in standard front-wheel-drive with an option for all-wheel-drive. The engine uses an advanced valve control system to toggle between Atkinson cycle and Otto cycle to optimize fuel efficiency and performance.
This engine moves the 2016 Lexus NX 200t from 0-60 mph in 7,2 seconds. The vehicle returns 21 mpg and 28 mpg for city and highway drives respectively.
Price and release date
Models paired with a FWD will have a starting MSRP price of $ 34,865 while those mated with FWD will attract a $ 36,265 price tag. The 2016 Lexus NX 200t is already in showrooms, to you only remains to schedule a test drive.
Competition in the class of crossovers for the new Lexus NX is the Mazda CX-5 or Ford Escape.


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UMGSA Emergency Grant
The University of Manitoba Graduate Student Association Emergency Grant program provides assistance to students who experience unexpected and immediate financial difficulties, constraints or hardship. This includes, but is not limited to, unanticipated personal living costs, unexpected delays in government loans, and other award funding.
The Grant program is administered in conjunction with the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Please access the procedures for the application here and the application itself here.


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Abraham Lincoln
Portsmouth, UK: Portsmouth Times Printing Works, Holbrook & Son Ltd., ca. 1918, though spine states 1920. First edition. Bound pamphlet in hardcover. Small pamphlet attractively bound in blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Original brown covers to pamphlet bound in. Only slightly ex-library with a library Civil War collection bookplate on front pastedown endpaper and red stamp with similar information on cover of pamphlet. No other library marks. Slight wear to edges and covers of boards. 27 p. A short biography of Lincoln, drawing parallels with the Allies' fight in WWI and noting America's recent entrance in the war. It is also glaringly wrong regarding the Appomattox surrender in the brief paragraph it has regarding the event. We imagine American History was not his field of study. Very Good. Item #11196
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David Woodham – Director
David Woodham has a long history within the Banking and Finance industry and no problem is too small or too difficult for David to handle. Known for his enthusiasm and work ethic, David is a popular figure on the Central Coast and is well equipped to give expert advice on all lending and property transactions. David has many industry awards for outstanding service and sales performance.
David holds a Certificate IV in Financial Services and is a member of the Finance Brokers Association of Australia.
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Nathan Edwards – Director
Nathan Edwards is an experienced Broker and came from the Commonwealth Bank with knowledge in Business and Personal Lending before joining Central Coast Home Loans in 2003 as a Loans Consultant. Nathan has worked hard providing excellent customer service and building a solid base and became a Partner of Central Coast Home Loans in 2012.
Located in the Central Coast Home Loans office, Nathan also operates a Vehicle and Equipment Finance Company, Central Coast Financial Services. Vehicle, Equipment and Business Loans are also offered by Nathan. Nathan holds a Diploma of Financial Services and is a member of the Mortgage Finance Association of Australia.
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Welcome to Peace United Methodist Parent's Day Out!
For over 10 years, the Peace Parent's Day Out (PDO) program has provided children and their parents in Pickerington and surrounding communities with a day out for fun and learning activities.
Summer Session sign-ups begin April 1st. The sign up form and information is on the right side of the page. Ages 2 thru kindergarten.
Registration fee is $50.00 due at time of registration.
The program runs from August 19, 2016 to May 19, 2017.
Classes are from 9:30am-1:30pm.
Fees are $80.00 per month for 1 child and $140.00 per month for 2 children.
August only the fee is $40.00
Our mission is to provide a safe, fun, and loving Christian environment for the children while parents enjoy some free time. We pray this program will be a positive and pleasant experience for you and your child.
Christian values
A low teacher-to-child ratio
Indoor and outdoor play areas
Your child(ren) will explore the alphabet, numbers, and shapes. They will also expand their social development through free play and activities, and continue to develop their small and large motor skills.
Our PDO staff has many years of combined childcare experience. All staff members have submitted background checks, and several are certified in CPR and First Aid. They also adhere to Peace Church's Safe Sanctuary Policy.
We would love you to come by and visit! Call us today at 614-837-3732 or download the Parent's Day Out Information Form on the right side of the page!


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So, the dreaded summer slump hit. I've been keenly aware that I have not posted on this blog for a couple months. I do have the luxury of a dedicated main home development space (Man Cave) but it isn't used much at this time of year. This quiet period happens annually. There are also other things happening at home which will compound this issue further in the future. To combat this I picked up a convertible Windows tablet and have Visual Studio & Monogame set up on it. I can now move around the home, and tinker/research/blog during the fragments of time I do get.
Adding pinch zoom to the experiment turned out tricky. So for now that branch of investigation will close. I've not quite decided what to do next, so deciding is the first task.


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Hello guys!
Maybe you are thinking… WTF! Why have this guy written this post in English?!
I think this is my first blog post in this blog written in en_US. The motivation is simple. The subject (Docker and all the related things around it) is attracting almost all the attention of IT at this moment. So the basic idea is to help more people that might face the same issue described in this post.
So, please ignore any language/typo mistake.
For those trying to build a RHEL 7 Docker Base Image with Java 7 support (OpenJDK 7 packages), the openjdk pkgs depends on systemd. When you try to install the openjdk via yum you may see the following error:
bash-4.2# yum install java-1.7.0-openjdk.x86_64 java-1.7.0-openjdk-devel.x86_64 Resolving Dependencies --> Running transaction check ---> Package java-1.7.0-openjdk.x86_64 1:220.127.116.11-126.96.36.199.el7_0 will be installed ... Dependencies Resolved ================================================================================================================================================== Package Arch Version Repository Size ================================================================================================================================================== Installing: java-1.7.0-openjdk x86_64 1:220.127.116.11-220.127.116.11.el7_0 rhel-7-server-rpms 196 k java-1.7.0-openjdk-devel x86_64 1:220.127.116.11-126.96.36.199.el7_0 rhel-7-server-rpms 9.1 M Installing for dependencies: ... systemd x86_64 208-11.el7_0.5 rhel-7-server-rpms 2.6 M systemd-sysv x86_64 208-11.el7_0.5 rhel-7-server-rpms 36 k sysvinit-tools x86_64 2.88-14.dsf.el7 rhel-7-server-rpms 63 k ... Transaction Summary ================================================================================================================================================== Install 2 Packages (+86 Dependent packages) 'Transaction check error: file /usr/lib/rpm/macros.d/macros.systemd from install of systemd-208-11.el7_0.5.x86_64 conflicts with file from package fakesystemd-1-14.el7.x86_64'
The rhel7 official base image includes a fakesystemd (from @koji-override-0/7.0 repo) instead of full systemd. I'm not sure if this fafesystemd pkg is shipped with rhel 7 docker base image (I have to check to confirm). I saw some blogs posts saying it is used to avoid a number of bad implications with running full systemd on Docker Containers. I thik it come as a dependence with the openssh-server pkg I've installed before. This fakesystemd provides only some fake files to satisfy some other pkgs requirements that depends on systemd service:
bash-4.2# rpm -ql fakesystemd-1-14.el7.x86_64 /etc/binfmt.d /etc/modules-load.d /etc/sysctl.d /etc/systemd /etc/systemd/system /etc/systemd/user /etc/tmpfiles.d /etc/udev /etc/udev/rules.d /usr/lib/binfmt.d /usr/lib/modules-load.d /usr/lib/rpm/macros.d/macros.systemd /usr/lib/sysctl.d /usr/lib/systemd /usr/lib/systemd/catalog /usr/lib/systemd/ntp-units.d /usr/lib/systemd/system-generators /usr/lib/systemd/system-preset /usr/lib/systemd/system-shutdown /usr/lib/systemd/system-sleep /usr/lib/systemd/user-generators /usr/lib/systemd/user-preset /usr/lib/tmpfiles.d /usr/share/pkgconfig /usr/share/systemd /var/lib/systemd /var/lib/systemd/catalog
The workaround I've found for now is to remove the fakesystemd in order to be able to install the openjdk packages.
bash-4.2# yum remove fakesystemd-1-14.el7.x86_64
As I mentioned before to avoid the issues with the full systemd inside Docker containers I followed this approach: http://developerblog.redhat.com/2014/05/05/running-systemd-within-docker-container/
Well, I hope this could help you.


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The government of Papua New Guinea is reportedly considering imposing campus curfews following a fatal weekend of carnage at a university in the Pacific Island nation's second largest city.
A student was knifed to death and several buildings set alight after a group armed with bush knives stormed the University of Technology campus in Lae on Saturday night.
A prominent doctor was also gunned down in the coastal town, however it is understood the attack was unrelated to the university violence.
#PNG govt eyes state of emergency after #Unitech student killed, building burnt https://t.co/5Y8oLfZqdL via @PNGLOOPpic.twitter.com/eSB7YcSMoL
— Stefan Armbruster (@StefArmbruster) June 26, 2016
The attack at the Lae campus follows the fire-bombing of a building at the University of Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby on Friday, which in turn followed a day of clashes between student groups and security on the campus.
Earlier this month, police opened fire on rallying UPNG students in Port Moresby who were protesting against O'Neill's refusal to step down amid corruption allegations.
In Lae, UNITECH's Vice-Chancellor, Albert Schram, said investigations were underway.
"As far as we can gather from oral evidence so far, it was a mixed group with outsiders and possibly some students," he told the ABC's Pacific Beat.
"It was dark, so positive identifications are not easy, and we have to wait for the results of the investigation."
One #Unitech student killed, 4 buildings burnt down in Lae. Footage via #PNG NBC National News #UPNGpic.twitter.com/RJh36Mo3pV
— Stefan Armbruster (@StefArmbruster) June 26, 2016
The student who died was attacked with knives inside his room, Port Moresby's The National Newspaper reported.
Police have been called to the admin building where students and family of the student killed on Saturday have gathered #Lae#PNG#Unitech
— EMTV Online PNG (@EMTVOnline) June 27, 2016
PNG's minister for higher education, Malakai Tabar, condemned the attack and said it was the work of criminal elements.
"I call on forces that have had a hand in causing instability and cruel destruction to our universities to take into account the common good and not destroy our universities and their culture of academic learning and innovation," he told news website PNG Loop.
"No student lives should be taken by budding intellectuals and no leader should perpetrate the taking of innocent lives for one's narrow objectives."
PNG Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has reportedly said his cabinet would discuss imposing a curfew on campuses to ensure safety, while a Government team is expected travel to Lae on Monday to assess the situation.
Post-Courier Live
Peter O'Neill Condemns attack on Student at UNITECH curfew to be imposed on campuses
The... https://t.co/fPVzAbvdwP
— Post Courier (@SppPost) June 27, 2016


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Collections devoted to culture form an important part of the National Museum collections. Especially those of the Czechoslovak Documentation Centre which were given to the National Museum by Vilém Prečan in 2003 are devoted to the Cultural and Political Opposition. These collections include a wide range of personal collections (Václav Havel, Milan Šimečka, Jiřina Šiklová, Ivan Medek and others). Institutional collections, such as Radio Free Europe, the Charter 77 Foundation or the Czechoslovak Documentation Centre own collections, are also important. The collections show how important cooperation between the dissent and exile culture was, especially during the period of so-called normalization and illustrate their interconnection at the same time.
The call of European Commission of the Horizon 2020 programme, entitled Cultural Opposition in the Former Socialist Countries, was based on the assumption that there are a number of historical sources pointing out the great variability of independent cultural activities and movements opposed to socialist regimes in Europe. The call highlighted that the evidence of civic and political courage played an important role after 1989 and launched a competition to create a general online register of these collections. The text is dedicated to a presentation of the winning consortium called COURAGE (Cultural Opposition – Understanding the CultuRal HeritAGE of Dissent in the Former Socialist Countries). Representatives of the Czech part of the project team make readers familiar with planned activities and, in particular, with the activities related to the creation of an online register which gives closer information on the destiny of various collections, combine the activity of agents and thus provide a unique insight into the history of the Cultural Opposition activities through both the history and the present of selected collections.
This article describes the concepts and approaches to Cultural Opposition used by the COURAGE project (funded by the European Commission within the Horizon 2020 programme). It examines how can the legacy of Cultural Opposition be analyzed from the perspective of the cultural heritage and collections and what are the promises of the Cultural Opposition term for the emergence of new possibilities in the historiography of the Communist Era. This article argues that the use of cultural heritage of the socialist Cultural Opposition is strongly linked to the history and trajectory of the Cultural Opposition collections, and that the analysis of the collections story offers a clearer understanding of the post-communist transformation from a different point of view.
The paper puts the topic of Cultural Opposition into the historical and social context of the long twenty-year period of 1969–1989 normalization. It is devoted to the changes of the regime, the international embedding of Husák's Czechoslovakia, the repression since the mid-1970s as well as the economic problems of the state, especially in the 1980s. Attention is paid to opposition activities and the underground movement.
What is an underground? Is it possible to embed this particular way of life into any definition? After all, even underground did not have the need to define itself at the beginning. The presented text represents a brief reflection of the development of underground in Czechoslovakia; attention is paid to the impulses from the West, which had a significant influence on the underground. The text focuses on the key events that influenced the underground. For example, the "Hairies (Vlasatci)" Action, which took place in 1966, and the State Security activity in Rudolfov in 1974. The event in Rudolfov was an imaginary landmark and led to the writing of a manifesto that came into history as the "Report on the Third Czech Musical Revival."
The text represents the division of Czechoslovak art into the official and unofficial art. On the structure and the changing number of the members of the Union of Czechoslovak (Czech) Visual Artists it shows, that official art may indicate different meaning according to the contemporary political situation. The division of visual art into official and unofficial thus seems not to be fixed or clear.
The present article "Building of the Hodonín u Kunštátu Memorial" represents an overview of the history of the former concentration camp in Hodonín u Kunštátu and focuses mainly on describing the complicated steps leading to the construction of the Hodonín u Kunštátu Memorial. The article briefly mentions the negotiations regarding the purchase of the premises and the identification of the institution responsible for building the monument. In particular, it focuses on the discussion leading to the choice of the most appropriate ideological intent for the future memorial. The paper is also dedicated to the outline of the demanding work associated with building activities on the memorial site. It also refers to the cooperation of various scientific institutions in regard to the creation of the scenario and the resulting form of the libretto of the actual exhibition. The last part of the article deals with the transfer of the Hodonín u Kunštátu Memorial through the Office for Government Representation in Property Affairs from the National Pedagogical Museum to The Museum of Romani Culture.
This paper deals with museums as a key part of cultural and creative industries and their role in social and economic development. Taking into account the role of museums in the past and the current trends, their contribution is considered to be crucial. Cultural and creative industries are an intersection of art, technology, cultural heritage, innovation, creativity and mental and manual labour. The purpose of this paper is to reflect links between museums, creativity, innovation and culture in the changing economy.
This year, the National Museum celebrated its 200th anniversary. Large celebrations was realized, just like five decades ago, when the museum celebrated its 150th anniversary. During these celebrations, the National Museum received a state award – the Order of the Republic. After the revolution, this order was "forgotten," and for years it had been left unnoticed in the Numismatic Department.
The National Museum and its buildings are annually visited by hundreds of school groups, whether they are pupils of kindergartens, primary schools and/or secondary schools. In the 2017/2018, school year, the teams from the Prague Primary Art Schools joined the project implemented by the Regional Art Council and the Section of Visual Arts of the Prague Art School and the National Museum and entitled "The National Museum through the eyes of children".


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Hi, I'm Tara.
I am a Woman. A Seeker. An Adventurer. A Believer. A Mama. A Lover. A Spirit.
I believe in speaking my truth and I want you to speak yours. To roar it, embody and become it.
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I am in love with life…
Even the bad parts because I've learnt to embrace my dark side and I realise that even though I find life hard so do the vast majority of people and I feel less alone.
I have faced many challenges…
But with every problem, I have overcome I learn more about myself, my boundaries and I get one step closer to being the true authentic person I was meant to be.
I believe in nourishing myself first…
In order to help others. This is not selfish it is necessary. As mothers, we often put our needs last and this leads to disconnection, resentment and a feeling of living an unfulfilled life.
I have made a commitment to my wellbeing…
And I want you to do the same. For the simple fact that you matter and you deserve it. This life is so beautiful and I don't want you to go one more day without experiencing it fully for yourself.
Through regular grounding techniques, womb yoga, coaching, movement and essential oils you will find a deeper connection to your true self and discover a new way of being. One that brings connection, stability and infinite possibilities.
I want to help you to realise your true potential and to live out of love and not fear.
Fear stops us from doing what we want. I want to empower you to trust your instincts and make decisions based on your own wisdom and not on what others and society are telling you to do. I want you to break free from limiting beliefs and I want you to believe that you can do great things.
I want to show you that living simply and using the resources that nature provides can lead to a life full of connection, fulfilment and contentment. Living naturally and removing toxins from our bodies and homes can have a tremendous effect on our health and wellbeing.
I want to see you rise to be the person you truly are. To embrace yourself as you really are. To respect and celebrate the body you were given. To stand tall and to make decisions based on your intuition and wisdom and not out of fear.
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Womb Yoga allows us to access our inner guidance system so that as women we can lead more peaceful, enriched and empowered lives. Designed to deeply nourish the mind, body and soul and to bring healing to our hips, pelvis and reproductive organs, Womb Yoga helps us to reconnect to the wisdom of our womb cycles through restorative postures, deep relaxation and conscious breath-work. I teach weekly classes at Life Balance Yoga in Bantry.
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Speaking with someone who is not connected to your day to day life can offer tremendous relief and clarity for any issues that you are dealing with. When you are in it, it's so hard to see a way out but coaching and guidance can help you get there. I offer coaching sessions to suit individual needs. Please get in touch to find out more.
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I use high-grade therapeutic oils from DoTERRA, an incredible company that provides opportunities for us to invite more natural solutions into our daily lives. The name doTERRA literally translates as 'gift of the earth' and working with these oils will not only strengthen your connection to nature but will also unravel a deeper connection with yourself. Working on the mind, body and spirit essential oils are a great way of tackling any underlying health issues naturally, removing toxic chemicals from your home and introducing more peace and serenity into your life.
I offer one-to-one wellness consultations to better understand your needs and will suggest some powerful oils to help you tackle any current issues and empower you towards better health.
For those looking for a new business venture doTERRA provides a compensation plan to help those who want to be financially free and who are looking to connect with like-minded individuals. I provide one-to-one business mentoring and business building and have a dedicated team who will support you along the way.
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We cover the following stages of a case:
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A fire extinguisher can make the difference between a miner fire or total destruction.Experts recommend that you have one on each level of your home.Don't get blogged down in the details of the fire extinguisher classifications system. Most extinguishers sold at home centers are labeled A, B, C an that's exactly what you need .When you go to use one stand a few feet back an spray.Move the extinguisher'stream in a sweeping motions an aim at the base of the fire.Most extinguishers have a very short discharge time.They don't last forever if you have an old extinguisher,look for the expiration date on the label. Also make sure the pressure gauge reads full.
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Our next Battle of the Bards is a little over a month away: On Friday, the 12th of May... May the Twelfth Be With You!
Every Battle of the Bards, we look for six to eight performers to show their stuff in front of our
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This Deep Relaxing Breathing exercise restores our natural breathing patterns and slows them as well.
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This post is just a snippet of why I love my husband. Just a tiny glimpse. The snippet is that I am able to be the mother I want to be, and the mother that our kids deserve, because of his support. Often we look at mothers and all they go through in a single day or single hour sometimes and we want to sing their praises for the little and big they dedicate their lives to. We mothers are deserving of it, but I can't help to think that we don't give enough credit to the dads and their contributions that allow us to do it all sanely. Especially in the first year after a new baby is born into a family, whether it's the first baby or a subsequent baby, support is needed to function. Period.
My 11-month-old still doesn't sleep through the night. Not even close. Recently, I have felt at the end of my rope with the lack of sleep and constant breastfeeding at night. It has been almost a year since I've had a full night of sleep, or even more than 3 hours of sleep at a time. I am the kind of person who before kids would frequently fall asleep at parties because I NEED 9-10 hours a night to function optimally. There was a year that our friends made fun of me because I had fallen asleep at every wedding of the summer. I am walking around in a cloud right now, but I don't want to do CIO with her and I don't feel like I can night-wean her until she gains more weight. Mr. Right doesn't completely agree. But do you know what he has begun to do anyway? At least once a night, he gets up when the baby wakes up, brings her to our room, sticks her on my boob, and then takes her back to her bed when she is done. He does this so that I don't have to completely wake up and I can get a tiny bit more rest than I would have. He would rather let her cry a bit, but because he knows it's important to me not to do that, and because he knows I can't physically handle much more sleeplessness, he does it.
Mr. Right works in Toronto, which is more often than not a 1 ½ – 2 hour commute each way. I am alone with the kids 12 hours a day on the regular. It's hard. Do you know what he does when he comes home tired every night? He eats dinner with us with a smile on his face. He spends quality time with each of our kids. He bathes them. He works/commutes all day and then comes home to love us to pieces and give me a much needed break.
These are just 2 examples. Just two. Without them though, I wouldn't be able to be the mother I am. When I feel like I will pull out my hair at the end of the day, I look at the clock and know he will be here soon and I regain a bit of sanity and strength. When I can barely keep my eyes open at night but am scared to fall asleep knowing that I will be awakened all too soon, I remember that I can count on him in the middle of the night when I need him and it gives me enough relief to go on another night without the amount of sleep I need. Thank you, my darling husband. Thank you.
This post will probably embarrass Mr. Right to no end. He probably won't even want to read it. I don't care. I don't care because I also know he secretly, in the depths of his soul, loves how much I love and appreciate him. He loves that I love every square inch of him. He loves that I love every breath his lungs release. He loves that I love every beat his heart makes. So he will forgive me for this post, for this unadulterated view of our private affairs and the truths of my heart, because this post will remind him that I have always and will always love and appreciate All of Him.


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"The Great Aussie Steak Out" is upon us folks. If you're a meat eater – listen up.
TONIGHT, Outback Steakhouse will be giving away 1 million FREE steak dinner to customers across the nation.
This promotion is designed to help introduce consumers to Outback's new wood-fire grill steak preparation and to celebrate their new menu offerings.
The free dinner will consist of one, six ounce Outback Special Sirloin Steak prepared on their new wood-fire grill, and a choice of one side dish.
To learn more about "The Great Aussie Steak Out" and for your chance to reserve one of the 1 million free Outback steak dinners you are encouraged to be in front of a TV tonight at 9:01p.m./8:01p.m. (CST) as there will be a national television commercial released.
If you can't be in front of a TV at that time, no worries, there are 2 other means of staying in the know:
- Visit www.greataussiesteakout.com around that same time frame
- Text "OUTBACK" to 27438 to get notified the moment the promotion starts
Good luck !!
Update: Here is the commercial spot that was run tonight kicking off this promotion
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Good Organization Living Spaces Bedroom Sets
Living spaces bedroom sets – Each of the rooms of the house has a special charm but, either because of its intimate nature or its place as a retreat, the bedroom requires a singular attention. If you add to all this a few dimensions, the task to get a small bedroom full of charm becomes an exciting challenge in which, the choice of each detail, has to be done with utmost care and dedication. The tendency of the last decades to reduce the living surfaces has meant a reduction in the space dedicated to the bedroom although, even this, has had a positive result. Professionals have spent years putting their talent at the service of new scenarios to create unique spaces.
In this book of ideas we propose a walk through a score of small bedrooms to dream, captivating proposals adapted to the new reality as well as recommendations that will be very useful to decorate your living spaces bedroom sets making the most of the available space. Achieving an attractive design for a small bedroom requires, among other things, effort and dedication. The key is to create a personal atmosphere that is inspiring and relaxing. To achieve this, it is not necessary to resort to many elements but, rather, to choose them with care and accuracy, attending, in any case, to their contribution to the whole.
The organization is fundamental in small spaces. Maintaining order is key to not undermining the spatial perception in a small bedroom, so try to have the storage solutions necessary to guarantee it. Take advantage, for example, the space at the foot of the bed to place a small closet is a wise idea. The integration of spaces, also known as open concept, is a good way to eliminate the feeling of oppression when the dimensions are not as generous as we would like. Eliminating the physical barriers that limit the spaces will help you create a greater spaciousness in your small living spaces bedroom sets.


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Here is how their latest article on Pakistani President Musharraf starts:
West 'will fail' without Pakistan
'We helped the West' Pakistan's president has warned the West would be "brought to its knees" without his country's co-operation in the so-called war on terror.
That was pretty smooth, BBC! One might almost imagine that it was Musharraf that said the "so-called war on terror".
But, look closer. No quote marks around those words. That means it is the BBC, not Musharraf, that is calling the Global War on Terror a so-called war!
Obviously the BBC is conveying that this war is a sham, or a fake war and using president Musharraf's comments as cover to get that message across.
Can anyone fail to realize, at this point, that the Beeb operates under a solidly anti-war ideology and will take any opportunity to press their point?
So much for the Beeb's so-called "journalism", eh Gouvnah?


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The official Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust blog - bringing you exclusive content and all the latest news.
Monday, 7 April 2014
Empty skies
RSPB Staff and volunteers at the nearby Tollie Road reserve, near Conon Bridge, are involved in helping Police Scotland with their investigations. The RSPB reserve has a red kite feeding station and the 'Tollie Red Kites' have become a popular attraction. Brian Etheridge, the RSPB red kite officer in the Black Isle who had ringed and tagged the birds, summed this up as "the worst two weeks of my life".
This sense of loss and outrage extends across all those that live in and love our countryside. Whilst the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has no specialist local knowledge about the land management or raptor conservation around the Muir of Ord it remains fully committed to the recovery of raptors in the UK. Along with the RSPB our conservation research staff began the first Joint Raptor Study in 1992 and that joint effort continues.Today we are still working together at the ground breaking Langholm Moor Demonstration Project. This specialist conservation knowledge has enabled the GWCT to; train Police Scotland staff, sit on no less than three committees for the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife (PAW) crime in Scotland and give expert advice in court. Having said that we do not, as such, investigate wildlife crime. That is something for the police to solve.
We remain outraged by this recent loss of raptors from our skies and urge anyone with information helpful to Police Scotland to contact them immediately. For those that wish to boost the RSPB reward fund for information about these poisonings please do so at JustGiving. Here's to hoping Police Scotland get to the bottom of this fast and we see the return of healthy raptor population numbers.
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I was born and raised in Los Angeles. In 1983, after graduating from the University of California at Berkeley, I went to Brussels as a copy editor for The Wall Street Journal/Europe. I left the Journal in 1985 to write for The New York Times and The International Herald Tribune, covering NATO and the European Union. In 1987 I moved to Seoul, South Korea, where I wrote primarily for The Washington Post. After three years in Asia I moved to Budapest to cover Eastern Europe and the Balkans. I spent most of 1992 and 1993 covering the war in Bosnia for the Post.
My first book, Love Thy Neighbor: A Story of War, was published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1996. The book, which chronicled my experiences covering the Bosnian conflict, won The Los Angeles Times Book Prize (for nonfiction) and the Overseas Press Club Book Prize, and was a finalist for several other literary awards. In 1997, after working for a year in Washington as a staff writer for the Post, I left the paper and moved to New York City, where I wrote for The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books and Foreign Policy, among others. In 2001, I reported from Afghanistan and Pakistan about the post-Taliban era, and I reported from Iraq about the 2003 invasion and its aftermath. In 2009, Knopf published my second book, Crude World: The Violent Twilight of Oil, which was a finalist for the New York Public Library's Helen Bernstein Award for Excellence in Journalism. In 2014, I became a senior editor at The Intercept, a publication of First Look Media.
On the academic side of things, I was a visiting professor at Princeton in 2008, a fellow at Harvard's Shorenstein Center in 2010, a master class professor at Columbia in 2012 and I was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2012.
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