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No Boracay-like shutdown for Baguio City rehabilitation
"Baguio's problems are so complicated that political will is badly needed to address these problems," Mayor Magalong said.philstar.com
Duterte, family safe after strong Davao del Sur quake
President Rodrigo Duterte and his family were safe as a strong earthquake hit parts of Mindanao on Sunday, Malacañang said.philstar.com
Clint Eastwood slammed over 'sex for stories' portrayal
Oscar-winning director Clint Eastwood was at the center of a firestorm Thursday over his latest movie depicting a reporter trading sex for stories --- prompting legal threats over the "shocking" and "untrue" portrayal from her real-life newspaper. "Richard Jewell" dramatizes the story of the innocent man who found himself targeted in a devastating media frenzy following a deadly blast at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Jewell was initially hailed as a hero after he spotted the pipe bombbut was soon identified by journalists including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC)'s Kathy Scruggs as an FBI suspect. Scruggs, portrayed by Olivia Wilde, is depicted in the movie trading sex w...Keep on reading: Clint Eastwood slammed over 'sex for stories' portrayalINQUIRER.net
US Senate reso backing De Lima, Ressa 'idiotic,' says Locsin
MANILA, Philippines --- Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. describes as "idiotic" the US Senate panel resolution urging the release of opposition Sen. Leila de Lima and the dropping of charges against Rappler CEO Maria Ressa who had been critical of the Duterte administration. "Idiotic. Even a Philippine Senate resolution is not one of the ways of ending a criminal trial; there's only acquittal or conviction or dismissal by a demurrer to evidence," the Philippines' top diplomat tweeted Sunday. "But a US Senate resolution? Aside from separation of powers there's the independence of nations," he pointed out. https://twitter.com/teddyboylocsin/status/1205943452262969346 ...Keep on reading: US Senate reso backing De Lima, Ressa 'idiotic,' says LocsinINQUIRER.net
UN climate talks limp toward finish line, key questions left
MADRID --- After two weeks of talks on tackling global warming, nations have little progress to show for it. Negotiators from almost 200 nations planned to gather for a final time at the U.N. climate meeting in Madrid early Sunday to pass declarations calling for greater ambition in cutting planet-heating greenhouse gases and in helping poor countries suffering the effects of climate change. But one of the key issues at the talks, an agreement on international carbon markets, has eluded officials even after the Chilean chair extended Friday's talks deadline to allow more time for negotiations. The talks have been accompanied at times by angry protests from indigenous and env...Keep on reading: UN climate talks limp toward finish line, key questions leftINQUIRER.net
Man dresses up as his mom to take her driving test, gets arrested
After a 60-year-old woman failed her driving test thrice, her devoted son took matters into his own hands by attending her fourth test on her behalf last Tuesday, Dec. 10. Despite Heitor Schiave's best efforts to look like his mother, the man from Porto Velho, Brazil was caught by his driving examiner and was charged with identity fraud and attempting to deceive a government body, as per Daily Mail on Thursday, Dec. 12. Maria Schiave's 43-year-old son dressed up as her by donning a floral blouse and a green floor-length skirt. The car mechanic completed his disguise by painting his nails red and styling his hair. Heitor's driving examiner did not buy the man's act. Aline Mendona, an...Keep on reading: Man dresses up as his mom to take her driving test, gets arrestedINQUIRER.net
'Keanu Reeves day' as Matrix, John Wick sequels set
Keanu Reeves' "renaissance" is about to step up a gear. May 21, 2021 has been dubbed "Keanu day," with both his hotly anticipated "Matrix" and "John Wick" sequels due to hit theaters simultaneously in the United States. The scheduling appears to be a coincidence, with kung fu-inflected sci-fi film "The Matrix 4" being distributed by Warner Bros., and hitman thriller "John Wick: Chapter 4" coming from rival studio Lionsgate. While either date could shift, that has not stopped die-hard fans of the "Point Break" and "Bill and Ted" actor from flocking to social media to share their excitement. "Motion to make May 21... a national Keanu Reeves holiday," tweeted Meagan Navarro....Keep on reading: 'Keanu Reeves day' as Matrix, John Wick sequels setINQUIRER.net
NDRRMC checks for damage after magnitude 6.9 Davao del Sur earthquake
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said assessment operations in the wake of damage caused by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck southern Mindanao have begun.philstar.com
LOOK: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John in 'Grease' costumes once again
John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John surprised "Grease" fans when they reunited as Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson once more at an event in Florida, United States last Friday, Dec. 13. The actors sported their characters' original costumes in the 1978 movie to a sing-along event at the Coral Sky Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, TMZ reported yesterday, Dec. 14. Newton-John dressed up in Sandy's iconic yellow cardigan and matching skirt, complete with a white button-up, as seen in her Instagram post also yesterday. https://www.instagram.com/p/B6CK-_GnO3w/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Meanwhile, Travolta channeled Danny once more as he sported the classic leather jacket together with an al...Keep on reading: LOOK: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John in 'Grease' costumes once againINQUIRER.net
Home-cooked food in Iraqi square brings protesters together
BAGHDAD --- In Baghdad's Tahrir Square, there are the anti-government protesters demonstrating for a better future for Iraq, and there are the volunteers who feed them. From stuffed lamb and fish, to the giant pots of soups and rice, to the plates of lentils and other beans, there is no shortage of food to go around. Volunteers from the capital and southern provinces cook traditional dishes that reflect the country's rich cuisine and bring protesters together. Tahrir Square has been the focal point for the protests that have continued to roil Iraq since Oct. 1. The spontaneous, leaderless demonstrations were organized on social media over long-standing grievances including gove...Keep on reading: Home-cooked food in Iraqi square brings protesters togetherINQUIRER.net
Davao Del Sur Hit by Earthquake with 6.9 Magnitude
EARTHQUAKE – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a 6.9 magnitude quake in Davao Del Sur today, December 15, 2019 at 2:11 PM. One of the strong quakes recorded by Phivolcs is the 7.1 magnitude quake in Davao Oriental. There were expected aftershocks due to the said quake and a tsunami advisory […] The post Davao Del Sur Hit by Earthquake with 6.9 Magnitude appeared first on Philippine News.philnews.ph
3-story building caves in after 6.9 magnitude quake in Davao del Sur
DAVAO CITY -- A three story commercial building in Padada town of Davao del Sur caved in after a powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit the town on Sunday afternoon. It is yet unclear, as of posting, if people are trapped inside the damaged building. Several market vendors were also pinned down by a collapsed wall in Padada town but residents immediately offered help to rescue them from the rubble. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said that the quake struck 6 kilometers northwest of Padada at around 2:11 p.m. The earthquake, which was tectonic in origin, has a depth of 30 kilometers. Intensity 6 was felt in Matanao in Davao del Sur but people reportedl...Keep on reading: 3-story building caves in after 6.9 magnitude quake in Davao del SurINQUIRER.net
Bill seeks standardized wages, mandatory insurance for media workers
House Bill 2476 seeks to "recognize the invaluable contribution of media workers to society" as they are "left to fend for themselves especially when making danger-filled reportages."philstar.com
Robredo backs review of deals with water firms
MANILA, Philippines --- Vice President Ma. Leonor "Leni" Robredo backed Sunday the review of the deals between the government and water concessionaires but warned that "careless decisions' on the part of the Duterte administration might drive away investors. "Yes, it should be done --- especially now that it appears the agreements have onerous provisions," Robredo, speaking in Filipino, said in "BISErbisyong LENI," he weekly program aired AM radio station DZXL, when asked about agreements with Manila Water Company, Inc. and Maynilad Water Services, Inc. "But for me, there are calmer ways of doing it. If we deal with this issue calmly there will be a lot of collateral damage," she w...Keep on reading: Robredo backs review of deals with water firmsINQUIRER.net
Usman batters Covington, Volkanovski claims title at UFC 245
LAS VEGAS --- Kamaru Usman brutally stopped Colby Covington with 50 seconds left in the fifth round at UFC 245 on Saturday night, retaining his UFC welterweight title with a spectacular finish to their grudge match. Alexander Volkanovski took the UFC featherweight title from Max Holloway and became the second Australian champion in the promotion's history with a tactical unanimous-decision victory. Amanda Nunes defended her bantamweight title with a grinding unanimous-decision victory over Germaine De Randamie at T-Mobile Arena. Usman (16-1) closed out an occasionally slow fight with Covington (15-2) in thrilling fashion, knocking down the challenger twice with precise punches ...Keep on reading: Usman batters Covington, Volkanovski claims title at UFC 245INQUIRER.net
Barcelona's disputed draw adds fuel to upcoming 'clásico'
MADRID --- A disputed decision not to award a late penalty may have cost Barcelona the Spanish league lead entering Wednesday's "clsico" against Real Madrid. Barcelona was held to a 2-2 draw at Real Sociedad on Saturday, giving Madrid a chance to go into the midweek match at Camp Nou Stadium with a two-point lead if it beats Valencia on Sunday. Barcelona was expected to file a formal complaint to the Spanish soccer federation over the non-call, which came after Real Sociedad defender Diego Llorente appeared to pull down Gerard Piqu by his jersey in stoppage time. Neither the referee nor video review thought there was enough to award a penalty. Barcelona was especially upset ...Keep on reading: Barcelona's disputed draw adds fuel to upcoming 'clásico'INQUIRER.net
Mills hits winner, Spurs outlast Suns in record-setting OT
MEXICO CITY --- San Antonio set a record. Patty Milly got the Spurs a win, too. Mills made a jumper from the free throw line with 0.3 seconds left in the Spurs' record-setting fourth consecutive overtime game, and they outlasted the Phoenix Suns 121-119 on Saturday. The NBA record book shows 20 instances of teams playing three straight overtime games --- but never four straight, like the Spurs have. They're 3-1 in those games, their best stretch since opening the season 4-1. "We've had four overtime games in a row now and we've won three of them and I think there's something positive to be said for that," Mills said. "Tonight it was the execution. We haven't had the greatest...Keep on reading: Mills hits winner, Spurs outlast Suns in record-setting OTINQUIRER.net
Alleged NPA commander among killed in Sorsogon clash
LEGAZPI CITY -- An alleged New People's Army (NPA) commander was among the four rebels killed in an ongoing firefight with Army soldiers in a remote village in Matnog town in Sorsogon province, Maj. Ricky Aguilar, Philippine Army's 9th Infantry Division public affairs chief, said Sunday. Killed was Robert Estiller, aka "Cindy/Meo," commanding officer of the NPA Sentro De Garbidad (SDG), Larangan 2, operating in Sorsogon. Estiller's three other companions who were also slain in the armed encounter are yet to be identified, Aguilar said. The body of the slain NPA commander and his companions are now in the custody of the Army and would be turned over to the Matnog police for disposit...Keep on reading: Alleged NPA commander among killed in Sorsogon clashINQUIRER.net
Tokyo unveils heat-busting stadium, 7 months before Olympics
Tokyo formally unveiled its 60,000-seater main Olympic Stadium Sunday, more than seven months before the 2020 Opening Ceremony -- with a host of special features to beat the feared heat. Built on the site of the former national stadium used for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, it has five floors above ground and two below, with greenery planted on the decks to provide shade from the scorching summer sun. The eaves around the outer perimeter keep out sunlight and rain and will help channel breeze into the stadium. There are also eight mist spraying facilities, 185 fans and 16 air-conditioned lounges. Opening the facility, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hailed its "top-level universal desi...Keep on reading: Tokyo unveils heat-busting stadium, 7 months before OlympicsINQUIRER.net
Antetokounmpo, Middleton lead Bucks to 18th straight win
MILWAUKEE --- Giannis Antetokounmpo displayed his remarkable skills early and often as the Milwaukee Bucks continued their quest to break a franchise record that has stood for nearly half a century. The reigning MVP sank a 3-pointer for his first points of the game, then followed with a spinning layup, a wide-open dunk and a step-through slam for nine quick points to give Milwaukee an early lead. And when the Cleveland Cavaliers made it close in the second quarter, Antetokounmpo streaked down the court, received a feed from Donte DiVincenzo and threw down a one-handed dunk as the Bucks began to pull away. Antetokounmpo and the Bucks went on to beat Cleveland 125-108 Saturday...Keep on reading: Antetokounmpo, Middleton lead Bucks to 18th straight winINQUIRER.net
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolts Davao del Sur
MANILA, Philippines --- A powerful 6.9 earthquake rocked Padada, Davao del Sur on Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The quake struck at 2:11 p.m. with epicenter 6 kilometers northwest of Padada. Phivolcs said that the tremor was of tectonic origin and had a 30-kilometer depth of focus,sending people out of their houses and buildings in Digos City. The tremor was also felt in other areas at various intensities: Reported Intensities: Intensity VII - Matanao & Magsaysay, Davao del Sur Intensity VI - Kidapawan City; General Santos City; Bansalan, Davao del Sur; Alabel & Malapatan, Sarangani; Koronadal City Inte...Keep on reading: Magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolts Davao del SurINQUIRER.net
Luka Doncic injures ankle, Mavs fall to Heat in overtime
DALLAS --- A Dallas crowd stunned by Luka Doncic's ankle injury and the big deficit that followed was standing with the Mavericks in position to win late. Still, a huge comeback without the young phenom came up short. Doncic left in the opening minutes with a sprained ankle and the Mavericks rallied from 24 points down to take a lead into the final minute of regulation before falling to the Miami Heat 122-118 in overtime Saturday night. Bam Adebayo put Miami in front for good on a put-back dunk with 1:15 remaining in overtime and finished with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his second triple-double in three games. "Anytime you lose your best player, the way he'...Keep on reading: Luka Doncic injures ankle, Mavs fall to Heat in overtimeINQUIRER.net
LOOK: Angel Locsin's appointment as peace ambassador by Gawad Filipino earns praise
Actress and philanthropist Angel Locsin has nothing but gratitude after being appointed as the Ambassador for Peace and Humanitarian Advocate by the Gawad Filipino Awards last Dec. 5. The multi-awarded actress expressed her thanks and showed off her well-deserved certificate through Instagram last Friday, Dec. 13. "Maraming salamat po Gawad Filipino Awards. Mabuhay po kayo (Thank you so much, Gawad Filipino Awards. Long live)," she said. https://www.instagram.com/p/B6AUXstlLYK/ Locsin gave fans a peek of the actual certificate and her "ambassador" sash, accompanied by a short "boomerang" clip of her blowing a kiss while holding her certificate. Locsin's appointment was...Keep on reading: LOOK: Angel Locsin's appointment as peace ambassador by Gawad Filipino earns praiseINQUIRER.net
Earthquake shocks southern Mindanao
The quake was felt as far as Davao City, according to reports from The STAR.philstar.com
Alleged drug pusher shoots down village exec in Batangas
SAN PEDRO CITY -- A village councilor in Batangas City was shot and killed allegedly by a man tagged as an illegal drug pusher in their barangay (village). The victim was identified as Jorge Almarez, a councilor in Barangay Bolbok. Batangas city police chief Lt. Col. Julius Aonuevo, meanwhile, identified the suspect as Gilbert Acua. In a phone interview Sunday, Aonuevo said the village officials had long suspected Acua of illegal drug pushing. In fact, the officials were in the process of verifying reports from the community for the possible inclusion of the suspect on the village's watchlist of illegal drug personalities. "Allegedly, it was Almarez who [submitted] the inf...Keep on reading: Alleged drug pusher shoots down village exec in BatangasINQUIRER.net
Robredo: PDEA chief Aquino asked me to stay as ICAD co-chair
MANILA, Philippines --- Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday claimed that two days before she was sacked as co-chair of the Interagency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Aaron Aquino urged her to stay in her post. "Ma'am, huwag mo kaming iiwan. Huwag mo kaming iiwan kasi maraming nangyayari noong nandiyan ka na," Robredo recalled what Aquino told her during her radio program "Biserbisyong Leni" on RMN-DZXL. (Ma'am, please don't leave us. Many things already happened when you were already here.) According to Robredo, this happened during a closed-door meeting, and that her staff also heard Aquino's plea. "Kasi a...Keep on reading: Robredo: PDEA chief Aquino asked me to stay as ICAD co-chairINQUIRER.net
Perasol unsurprised by return of UP stars
The announcement of the return of UP Fighting Maroon stars Bright Akhuetie, Kobe Paras and Ricci Rivero came as no surprise to head coach Bo Perasol.philstar.com
Crawford stops Kavaliauskas to defend welterweight title
NEW YORK --- Terence Crawford's latest opponent had not only never been knocked down, but Crawford couldn't recall seeing him even hurt. Then again, he'd never been in a ring with a fighter like Crawford before. Crawford dropped Egidijus Kavaliauskas three times before stopping him in the ninth round Saturday night to remain unbeaten and defend his welterweight title at Madison Square Garden. "I wanted to give the crowd a knockout," Crawford said. "When I started letting my hands go, I started landing more fatal shots." Crawford knocked down the challenger once in the seventh round and twice more in the ninth before referee Ricky Gonzalez stopped it at 44 seconds of the round. Cra...Keep on reading: Crawford stops Kavaliauskas to defend welterweight titleINQUIRER.net
Mother who threw her newborn baby at crib jailed
A mother, who claims she felt frustrated with her newborn baby, threw the child at a hospital crib to stop him from crying. The newborn's mother, Megan James, is charged with child endangerment and has been jailed in Iowa, United States, subject to a $30,000 (P1.5 million) bond, as per Fox-affiliate, KTIV last Friday, Dec. 13. The 32-two-year-old woman gave birth to a healthy boy on Nov. 15 at the Sioux City hospital, according to court documents. The baby's injuries later made the hospital staff suspicious, local radio station KSCJ reported on the same day. Eventually, the mother admitted to her wrongdoing. She claimed she felt exasperated with the baby while trying to breastfeed h...Keep on reading: Mother who threw her newborn baby at crib jailedINQUIRER.net
Soldier slain, 2 others wounded in clash with NPA rebels in Isabela
GAMU, Isabela -- An Army corporal was killed while two other soldiers were wounded during an encounter with some New People's Army rebels in Echague town on Saturday, the military said. Maj. Noriel Tayaban, Army's 5th Infantry Division spokesperson, identified the fatality as Cpl. Adonis Galera of Pinukpuk town, Kalinga province. The wounded were Cpl. Harold Ganagan of Tinglayan, Kalinga; and Cpl. Fajardo Manuel of Paracelis, Mountain Province. Tayaban said the soldiers, who belong to the 86th Infantry Battalion, were deployed to Barangay Villa Rey after receiving reports that the communist rebels were trying to extort for the underground movement's anniversary on Dec....Keep on reading: Soldier slain, 2 others wounded in clash with NPA rebels in IsabelaINQUIRER.net
Fact check: Makati abduction an 'isolated incident'?
"I think that particular incident is isolated. I have not heard of any kidnapping cases reported whether by the media or by word of mouth, except for that video that went viral."philstar.com
This little piggy went to court: German piglets 'sue over castration'
BERLIN, Germany --- Little piggies go to market, but in Germany they also go to court. In a legal first, animal rights activists have asked Germany's top court to ban the practice of castrating young male pigs without anaesthetic -- with the piglets themselves listed as the plaintiffs. The painful procedure has become increasingly controversial in Europe and has been banned in Sweden, Norway and Switzerland. Farmers argue that the castration of piglets a few days after birth is necessary to prevent "boar taint", the occasional occurrence of a foul smell when cooking pork from male pigs past puberty. The German parliament outlawed castration without pain relief in 2013 but it ...Keep on reading: This little piggy went to court: German piglets 'sue over castration'INQUIRER.net
Chinese borrowers drown in online lending's 'bottomless pit'
SHANGHAI, China --- Telecoms engineer Peng Jiezhao's taste for new smartphones and expensive sneakers seemed like a harmless, if expensive, hobby -- until he started borrowing money from Chinese online lending sites to feed it. An initial 300-yuan ($42) loan began a downward spiral that dragged Peng, 22, into a 100,000 yuan debt borrowed from more than 20 "peer-to-peer" (P2P) lending platforms. "No matter how much money I made, I had nothing left for myself and had to use almost all of it to pay off debt," said Peng, who calls the debt trap a "bottomless pit." This year, a new complication emerged: an official crackdown on online lending shuttered thousands of providers that...Keep on reading: Chinese borrowers drown in online lending's 'bottomless pit'INQUIRER.net
LOOK: Sarah Lahbati and family return to El Nido for holiday vacay
Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez once again have jetted off to El Nido, Palawan to spend some quality beach time with their sons, Zion and Kai. The family of four landed on the island last Thursday, Dec. 12, as seen on Lahbati's Instagram post on the same day. "Made it to El Nido [heart emoji]," she said, accompanying a series of photos of the family's airplane trip. https://www.instagram.com/p/B59wtRTlM2h/ Lahbati expressed her enthusiasm in another post while giving fans a peek at the family of four who just arrived at the hotel they are staying at. "So happy to be here with the fam & to be able to spend some much needed quality time," she said. https://www...Keep on reading: LOOK: Sarah Lahbati and family return to El Nido for holiday vacayINQUIRER.net
P400k-worth of 'shabu' seized in Cavite
SAN PEDRO CITY -- The police recovered suspected "shabu" (crystal meth) worth P408,000 in an operation in Dasmarias City in Cavite province, report said on Sunday. Authorities also arrested suspected drug dealer, Manolito Villanueva, 47, a resident of Barangay (village) Paliparan 3. Cavite police director Col. Marlon Santos, in a text message, said the buy-bust happened around 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the same village. The police seized five plastic sachets of suspected shabu from Villanueva during the sting operation. Edited by JE...Keep on reading: P400k-worth of 'shabu' seized in CaviteINQUIRER.net
LOOK: Alice Dixson's 'Dyesebel' scenes bring back 'so many fond memories'
Alice Dixson has appeared in numerous productions since she started acting, but still takes the time to look back at her time as the titular character in "Dyesebel". The actress took to Instagram yesterday, Dec. 14 to post some scenes from the 1990 film with her fellow cast members Judy Ann Santos, Malou de Guzman and Richard Gomez. https://www.instagram.com/tv/B6CffGagw1B/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Dixson recalled how she was only 18 years old when they started filming the production. "It took two years to complete as like many [nerve-wracking] movies we had our share of setbacks," she said. "[O]ur producer, Mother Lily of [Regal Films] was unsure whether to invest in me, a v...Keep on reading: LOOK: Alice Dixson's 'Dyesebel' scenes bring back 'so many fond memories'INQUIRER.net
4 Reds killed in Sorsogon clash
LEGAZPI CITY -- At least four suspected members of the New People's Army (NPA) were killed when a firefight broke out between Army soldiers and the rebels on Sunday morning in Matnog town in Sorsogon province. Major Maria Luisa Calubaquib, Bicol police spokesperson, said clash started around 7:15 a.m and was still on-going in Barangay (village) Calpi as of Sunday noon. Report said a platoon of Army soldiers chanced upon a 60-man NPA group led by Arnel Estiller, aka "Mando," of the NPA Larangan 2 operating in Sorsogon. Apart from the four still unidentified fatalities, government forces also found four high powered firearms, including an M203 rifle, the report said. Police che...Keep on reading: 4 Reds killed in Sorsogon clashINQUIRER.net
Heads Up, Taguig Folks: Here's the Traffic Advisory for the MMFF Parade
Take note of the stop-and-go traffic schemes.Spot.ph
Families displaced by conflict in Sulu get relief goods
Hundreds of families displaced by hostilities between the military and the Abu Sayyaf benefited from an outreach mission of the Bangsamoro government on Saturday in Patikul, Sulu.philstar.com
De Lima on Panelo's remarks after OK of US Senate panel reso: 'Nakakatawa'
MANILA, Philippines --- Senator Leila De Lima on Sunday shot back at presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo after he criticized the US Senate panel resolution calling for the senator's release and for the dropping of the charges against Rappler CEO Maria Ressa. "Nakakatawa naman ito (this is funny)," De Lima said of Panelo in a statement. "Mr. Panelo, my case is a test case for your boss' attempt to flex his tyrannical ambitions," she added. "The whole world knows that. Malacaang, backed up with its troll army, is a veritable mill of massive disinformation campaigns." On Saturday, Panelo said that those who passed the resolution should look into the cases of De Lima and Ressa...Keep on reading: De Lima on Panelo's remarks after OK of US Senate panel reso: 'Nakakatawa'INQUIRER.net
These Are the Top 5 Causes of Traffic in Metro Manila, According to the MMDA
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Robredo: PDEA chief supportive in private, dismissive in interviews
"Ilang beses na, ang sinasabi sa ikan, iba yung sinasabi sa media," she said of PDEA chief Aaron Aquino.philstar.com
Roads closed in Pasig on Dec. 15 for Paskotitap 2019
MANILA, Philippines --- Some roads in Pasig City will be temporarily closed for the annual Paskotitap festival on Sunday, the city's Public Information Office said. The Paskotitap festival is Pasig City's yearly light and lantern parade. In an advisory released Friday, it read that the following roads will be closed on Dec.15: Caruncho Ave. - in front of the Pasig City Hall (1 p.m. onwards) Eagle St. (5 p.m. to 6 p.m.) Dr. Sixto Antonio Ave. (6 p.m. to 7 p.m.) Pasig Blvd. - Vargas Bridge/Rotonda (6 p.m. to 7 p.m.) A. Mabini St. (6 p.m. to 7 p.m.) Plaza Rizal Intersection (6 p.m. to 7 p.m.) F. Manalo St. - fronting City Hall (6 p.m. to 7 p.m.) Motorists wer...Keep on reading: Roads closed in Pasig on Dec. 15 for Paskotitap 2019INQUIRER.net
Britain's Johnson vows to repay trust of opposition voters
LONDON, United Kingdom --- Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed Saturday to repay the trust of former opposition voters who gave his Conservatives a mandate to take Britain out of the European Union next month. Johnson toured a leftist bastion once represented by former Labour leader Tony Blair in a bid to show his intent to unite the country after years of divisions over Brexit. The northeastern region fell to the Tories in a general election Thursday that turned into a re-run of the 2016 EU membership referendum in which Johnson championed the Brexit cause. Johnson told cheering campaigners that he understood how difficult it was for traditional Labour voters to switch sides...Keep on reading: Britain's Johnson vows to repay trust of opposition votersINQUIRER.net
Fresh 'Awaken Amazing' campaign reinvent Ayala Malls for new generations
In the Philippines, shopping malls continue to be "community hubs" that shape local culture and life. One might even argue that for Filipinos, malling is a rite of passage. And for over 31 years, Ayala Malls has played a key role in the lives of Filipinos who have grown up alongside the very same shopping malls that grace the many cities today. From its beginnings in Makati to its latest wonder mall in Manila Bay, Ayala Malls has spread the brand's legacy across the country, across decades. With its trademark architecture, a staple roster of prestigious brands and restaurants, notable open spaces and lush landscaping -- we have come to a point when you know a mall is an Ayala Mall,...Keep on reading: Fresh 'Awaken Amazing' campaign reinvent Ayala Malls for new generationsINQUIRER.net
10 Versatile Black Tank Tops You'll Want to Stock Up On
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Malditas move up in FIFA World Rankings
After a successful 30th Southeast Asian Games that led them to their first ever semifinals appearance in the biennial meet, the Malditas moved up two places from their 69th place earlier this year.philstar.com
Under pressure, Hallmark pulls gay-themed wedding ads
NEW YORK --- Under pressure from a conservative advocacy group, The Hallmark Channel has pulled ads for a wedding-planning website that featured two brides kissing at the altar. The family-friendly network, which is in the midst of its heavily watched holiday programming, removed the ads because the controversy was a distraction, a spokesperson said in an interview Saturday. "The debate surrounding these commercials on all sides was distracting from the purpose of our network, which is to provide entertainment value," said a statement provided by Molly Biwer, senior vice president for public affairs and communications at Hallmark. In an interview, she added: "The Hallmark br...Keep on reading: Under pressure, Hallmark pulls gay-themed wedding adsINQUIRER.net


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Kansas Survives against NC State
Kansas was involved in another tough sweet 16 game last against North Carolina State. KU did not have as tough of a time matching up against North Carolina State as they did with Purdue. However, North Carolina State is a much more talented and balanced team. All five starters for North Carolina State average ten points or more.
KU yet again started off slow, with North Carolina State beginning on a 13-3 run. C.J Leslie, the best player for North Carolina State, scored five of the thirteen points. KU stormed back with a balanced attack with points from Jeff Withey, Kevin Young, Travis Releford, and Thomas Robinson. Kansas and North Carolina State for the rest of half were trading baskets and the halftime score was 33-32 in favor of North Carolina State. To begin the second half, KU stormed out to a 44-35 lead with points from Jeff Withey, Thomas Robinson, Elijah Johnson, Travis Releford, and Tyshawn Taylor – all five starters. KU from that point on controlled the game until the last couple minutes of the game. However, they could not hit a single shot after scoring two points following the three minute marker. KU ended winning the game 60-57 after North Carolina State offense fell apart in the final possession of the game.
KU yet again had a horrible game offensively, shooting 37 percent from the field and going one for twelve from the three point line. However, KU had their best defensive performance of the tournament thus far. Jeff Withey had a career high 10 blocks and Thomas Robinson was dominant when getting rebounds finishing up the 15. Also, Tyshawn Taylor finished the game up with a surprising 10 rebounds. KU defense frustrated North Carolina State the whole night. North Carolina State only shot 28 percent from the field. Thomas Robinson yet again showed he was the best player on the floor finishing with 18 points and 15 rebounds. Thomas Robinson played with a Dennis Rodman mentality last night and will need to continue with mind-tricks for KU to win in the future.
On Sunday, KU will face its toughest test so far in the tournament in North Carolina. North Carolina could be missing its most important player, Kendall Marshall, to a broken hand. If Kendall Marshall does not play or plays ineffectively, KU will win the game. North Carolina has a history of losing without having its point guard playing well. They lost when Raymond Felton and Ty Lawson were hurt and have also lost to lesser opponents. Last season, North Carolina was horrible until they put Kendall Marshall into the starting line up. The key for KU this game is their ability to pressure the point guard into making mistakes. Also, KU will be able to match up against the impressive front line of North Carolina which includes three future possible lottery picks – Tyler Zeller, John Henson, and James Michael McAdoo. KU will also need to rebound the ball effectively because North Carolina is the best rebounding team in the nation, averaging 45 rebounds per game. The game will come down to whether Kendall Marshall plays for North Carolina. If he plays and does it well, North Carolina will be going to the final four.
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If doing quests with other friends or other players are your thing in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, you'll enjoy Guildhests. These party quests reward teamwork with FFXIV Gil, experience and FFXIV items.
Partying for FFXIV Gil
Only characters level 10 and above on a FFXIV account can join Guildhests. To find a Guildhest, simply hop onto Guildhest queue and the game will party you with other players also looking for a group to join. When the party is ready, you'll then be sent to the instanced area the quest takes place in. Upon completion, the party will receive experience, FFXIV Gil and items.
FFXIV Gil from various Guildhests
As of writing there are 10 Guildhests players can do in the game. These are unlocked on a class every five levels. These quests also have objectives that vary from beating bosses, to sieging enemy fortifications. How much FFXIV Gil and experience you get also depend on the quest and how many times your class has done it.


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Here is everything that you need to know about this all mountain board for your up and coming little ripper!
Who is the Burton Chopper kids snowboard designed for?
The Burton Chopper is designed for all mountain riding. In terms of rider ability, this board is great for the first time rider. The Chopper is a very common board to see being ridden by those newer to snowboarding. That being said, this board is still a great option for those intermediate and more advanced riders.
It's also worth noting that the Chopper has an available model as short as 80 cm. If you need that smaller board for your super young ripper, the Burton Chopper is going to be one of your only options. The good news is that it's also one of your best options!
Special features of the Burton Chopper
- The Burton Chopper shape is a true twin. Ride it forwards or backwards, its identical. This is especially important for newer riders.
- The low profile tip and tail maximizes the amount of the board that touches the snow. This adds both pop for jumping and stability for landing.
- The board flex is soft. This means very forgiving for newer, younger riders. The flex is even throughout the entire board providing better hold and balance.
- The rocker type is called flat top. The flat profile is located between the feet for more stability and edge control. The nose and tail have an earlier rise outside of the feet that provides a more forgiving ride with less edge catching.
- 3 year warranty.
Sizes (cm) of the Burton Chopper
The sizes of the Chopper include 80, 90, 100, 110, 115, 120, 125 and 130.
How much is the 2018 Burton Chopper?
Best Price:
The 2018 Burton Chopper is going to run you somewhere around 190 bucks. However, depending on the size that you're looking for, you may be able to find one for less.
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ABM brings together approximately 850 supplier representatives from across North America.
"We're honored to be recognized by Toyota for the second consecutive year for excellence in supplier diversity," said Mike Seurynck, Tenneco vice president and general manager, North America Clean Air.
"A diverse supply chain is a key commitment that we have set forth as a company and it not only supports our growth but strengthens our relationships with important OEM customers like Toyota."
"Toyota collaborates with each of our supplier partners in order to build vehicles with the high quality, safety, and reliability standards that our customers expect," said Robert Young, Group Vice President, TEMA Purchasing, Supplier Engineering Development, and Cost Planning.
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A California Democrat has filed an article of impeachment against US President Donald Trump which US political watchers acknowledge has little chance of success.
Representative Brad Sherman filed the long-shot bid to remove the president from office on Wednesday.
In it, he accuses Mr Trump of obstructing investigations into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election, in part by firing former FBI director James Comey.
Mr Sherman acknowledges that filing the article is "the first step on a very long road".
"But if the impulsive incompetency continues, then eventually - many, many months from now - Republicans will join the impeachment effort," Mr Sherman said in a statement.
The effort has little chance of success in the Republican-led House. Mr Sherman does not even have the backing of many fellow Democrats.
I have introduced H.Res. 438 Articles of #Impeachment of Donald J. Trump for Obstruction of Justice. Statement here: https://t.co/0gKr8ZFg3c pic.twitter.com/yUTDAnPFuJ— Rep. Brad Sherman (@BradSherman) July 12, 2017
Democratic leaders have distanced themselves from the efforts to impeach Mr Trump, believing it serves only to energise the president's supporters. Mr Sherman's resolution has one co-sponsor, fellow Democrat Al Green of Texas.
Mr Sherman filed the article a day after the president's son, Donald Trump Jr, acknowledged that he met with a Russian lawyer during the campaign. The lawyer promised damaging information from the Russian government about Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
Mr Trump Jr said he received no information about Mrs Clinton at the meeting.
The president has questioned his own intelligence agencies and whether the Russians actually interfered in the election.
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New York state has set aside $32 million for Adirondack communities as part of a clean water initiative. The Adirondack Council, an environmental group, reported that to update various reservoirs, waterways and sewage systems in the Adirondacks would cost upward of $100 million.
The grant money, announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, makes a dent in these costs, but it would still take approximately $85 million to cover all the necessary projects, the council says.
Adirondack Council Director of Communications John Sheehan said many Adirondack communities need to rebuild their water systems but don't because the money just isn't there.
"The costs were necessary but were not coming with help from the government," Sheehan said.
This grant money may be a stepping stone to attaining more grants for renovating water and sewer systems throughout the Adirondacks.
Lake Placid's Main Street is brought up in the Council's report, titled "Wastewater Treatment Plants in the Adirondacks: Status of Compliance and Operational Needs." The report said the sewer line replacement under Main Street should begin in 2018 and cost approximately $6.95 million.
Some of this new grant funding would go toward replacing septic tanks with sewer systems. Sheehan cited Elizabethtown, where the Adirondack Council is based, as a community that relies heavily on septic tanks.
"Just the sheer volume of people going in and out begged the question of why isn't there a sewage system," he said.
Sheehan said this grant money can help prevent environmental and health issues with water, such as some that have happened in the past.
Lake Champlain's Whallon Bay in Essex was recently contaminated with blue-green bacteria. A blue-green bacterium has cyanide in it, which of course can be poisonous. It also doesn't tend to occur naturally. Sheehan said it "generally happens around sewer treatment overflow or close to a series of septic tanks."
Sheehan said the situation was rectified quickly but had the potential to devastate animals and wildlife.
Another example of contaminated water systems was in Lake George. Million Dollar Beach was closed multiple times in the past years because of E. coli.
A press release from the Council said it's important to maintain healthy, natural waterways because the Adirondacks "is the source of nearly all of the state's major rivers, including the Hudson, Mohawk, Raquette, Black, Ausable, Oswegatchie, St. Regis, Saranac and Beaver."
Sheehan wanted to make it known that some small towns in the Adirondacks don't have people who can help attain grants and that contacting the Adirondack Council for help could be beneficial for those communities.


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Here you can read a small bit about the patrons of our parish and pray the prayers asking for their intercession.
The purpose of the Parish pastoral council of Haggardstown and Blackrock is to be a faith group that aims to promote the Gospel teachings of Jesus christ within our parish community. Recognising the diversity of our parish community, we commit do to this by reaching out to all our parishioners in an open and compassionate way.
Sunday 16th Dec in St Oliver Plunkett Church Blackrock at 5pm
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The Family & the Society of Jesus (Jesuit Community) of Niall Leahy extend a warm welcome to all Parishioners and Friends of the Parish of...
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Recent Historical Tour and Pilgrimage to London - Remembering the life & martyrdom of St. Oliver Plunkett
Recently our Parish Cemetry Committee commissioned a project to survey the graveyard and photograph each grave. Now friends and family from near and far...
Patrun Sunday:
Liturgical Celebration for Blessing of Graves.
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Junior Kaitlyn Curtis had a career-best nine saves against #5 UMass Lowell on Friday. (PHOTO BY Andrew Katsampes)
Second-seeded River Hawks net two unanswered second half goals
UMass Lowell (16-3, 9-1 NE-10), the reigning NE-10 Tournament champions, advance to Sunday's championship where it will defend its title against top-seeded and No. 4-ranked Merrimack (17-1, 10-0 NE-10) here at noon. The Warriors advanced to its first NE-10 Tournament final with a 5-2 victory over fifth-seeded and No. 9-ranked American International College in today's second game. Stonehill, making its fourth-straight trip to the NE-10 semifinals and 14th tournament appearance overall, finishes 10-10 overall, including a 4-6 clip in the NE-10.
Senior Caitlin O'Keeffe scored her third goal of the year early in the second half. (PHOTO BY Andrew Katsampes)
UMass Lowell got goals from three different players as senior Kayla Littig (Carver, Mass./Carver), junior Sarah Wilcox (Old Town, Maine/Old Town) and freshman Bianca Jones (Watertown, Mass./Watertown) all found the back of the cage. Sophomore goaltender Melanie Hopkins (Harwich, Mass./Harwich) did the rest with six saves to preserve the win.
UMass Lowell finished with a 22-16 advantage for shots in the contest, including a 13-8 edge in the second half, and posted 11 penalty corners to ten for Stonehill. Junior Kaitlyn Curtis (Acton, Mass./Acton-Boxborough) made a career-high nine saves in goal for the Skyhawks. Senior Caitlin O'Keeffe (Morristown, N.J./Morristown) netted the lone Stonehill goal.
UMass Lowell struck first with the game's opening marker with just 6:16 to play before halftime as Littig tipped in a pass from sophomore Melissa Effertz (Oceanside, Calif./Rancho Buena Vista). The goal came moments after Hopkins saved a penalty stroke by Stonehill sophomore Devin Ingersoll (Londonderry, N.H./Londonderry) which would have drawn first blood for the Skyhawks during a back and forth first half in which both teams held lengthy periods of sustained pressure.
O'Keeffe knotted the score 4:05 into the second half with her third goal of the season as she carried the ball down the right side and fired a shot over Hopkins. The momentum was short lived, however, with UMass Lowell answering less than an minute and a half later with Wilcox's third goal of the season off a corner pass from sophomore Ali Ferraro (Kingston, N.Y./Kingston) at 40:33. The River Hawks added an insurance goal at 59:13 with Jones scoring her first collegiate goal to seal the victory.


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The Brussels IIC chapter held an event on global policies for smart cars during Communications and Regulation Week. Drawing on the US and EU experiences, the seminar brought together Steffen Nolte from Daimler, Alin Stanescu from Qualcomm, Yulia Koulikova from Inmarsat and Nancy Norton from Kymeta, to discuss, among other things, liability in road accidents, insurance, computerised decision making and ethical issues. Lilian Edwards, from the University of Strathclyde (UK) opened the seminar with a keynote presentation.
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Online Graduate-Level Course
Audio/Music Production for Visual Media
Authored by John Whynot
Course Code: OMPRD-677
Level 6 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
3-Credit Tuition$2,760
Non-Credit Tuition$2,560
Are you prepared to enroll in this graduate course?Take the self-assessment quiz to check your readiness for this material.
This course is an in-depth exploration of the tools, techniques, workflows, and creative considerations in producing audio for film, television, and related media. You will explore the history of film as a medium, through the development of technology for synchronizing audio to moving picture, to modern-day practices in audio post-production. You will also explore the process and technique of creating sound for picture. You will gather, craft, edit, and mix sound effects, backgrounds, and Foley that would be applied to visual media. You will prepare for and explore techniques for managing a large ensemble recording session for recording score. You will learn the process of submitting audio stems to the final mix, and learn the final mix itself. You will also create a film clip with your own custom-created soundtrack, as you hone your skills in audio post-production and work through an authentic, real-world post-production process.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Create sound for picture, applying audio post-production skills
- Gather, craft, edit, and mix sound effects, backgrounds, and Foley
- Prepare for and explore techniques for managing a large ensemble recording session for recording score
- Prepare a film mix "pre-dub," submit audio stems to the final mix, and complete the final mix itself
- Create a film clip with your own custom-created soundtrack, using the techniques presented throughout the course
Lesson 1: Storytelling with Sound: The Anatomy of a Soundtrack
- See a Dog, Hear a Dog?
- The "Story Value" of Sounds in a Scene
- Conventions and Terminology in Film Sound
- What Is "Synchronization" and Where Did It Come From?
- Assignment 1: Spotting "Once Upon a Time in the West"
Lesson 2: Actors Talking! Audio for Film History
- Making Characters Speak
- Conditions on a Film Set
- Driving Technology Forward
- Fix or Replace? Mix or Nix? Replacing Production Dialogue (ADR)
- Assignment 2: ADR Spotting Notes for "You Got Nothin': Café Scene"
Lesson 3: Scrubbing, Cleaning, Fixing
- Problems and Solutions with Production Dialogue
- RX, The Magic Bullet
- Project Assignment Overview
- Assignment 3: Cleaning up Audio Clips
Lesson 4: Environments & Backgrounds: Creating the Static "Reality"
- Existing Background in Production Tracks
- Choosing or Discarding Ambiences and Backgrounds
- Collecting and Creating Backgrounds
- Assignment 4: Making and Organizing Backgrounds
Lesson 5: Performing Reality: An Introduction to Foley
- Walking
- Handling
- Rustling
- It Looks like a Punch, but in Fact It's Celery
- Laying Out Your Pro Tools Session to Prepare for Foley Recording
- Assignment 5: Creating Sounds with Foley Techniques
Lesson 6: Finding Reality: Sound Libraries, Collections, and the Outside World
- Well-Organized Sound Effects Libraries
- Building a Sound Effect Out of Sounds from a Library
- Finding Sounds in the Wild
- Field Recording, Sound Safari: The Hunt!
- Simple Field Recording
- Assignment 6: Sound Effects "in the Wild"
Lesson 7: Warping, Mangling, Building Sound
- Basic Plug-In Mangling
- Weirdness and Un-Reality: Using Plug-In Techniques to Enhance Sound Effects
- Using "Whoosh" and "PaulStretch"
- Stacking and Layering to Engage the Unconscious Responses of the Audience
- Assignment 7: Using Your Body to Create Sound
Lesson 8: Music? Why Is There Music? Environment?
- Do the Characters Hear It? Score, Source, and "Scource"
- How Composers Write
- What Is a Temp?
- Does the Temp Point the Way or Is It a "Do Not Enter" Sign?
- The Score Mock-Up
- The Road to Completion
- Preparing and Conducting a Scoring Session
- Assignment 8: Working with Music Cues
Lesson 9: How to Mix Film Music
- What Are "Stems" in Film Music?
- How to Develop a Mixing Perspective for Film Music
- Using 5.1 and Wider Formats in Score Mixing
- Delivering the Score to the Final Mix
- Assignment 9: Mixing a Music Cue
Lesson 10: Receiving and Delivering Audio/Video
- Recognize the Implications of Frame Rates
- Communicating with the Editing Team
- File Specifications/Information Flow
- What Is a Pre-Dub?
- How to Prepare for the Final Dub
- How to Deal with a Mix Session You Likely Will Not Attend
- What Are "Deliverables"?
- Handling the Data
- Option vs. Commitment: The Eternal Question
- Assignment 10: Stem Splits on a Final Dub
Lesson 11: Finishing the Project
- Deliverables: What Do They Want?
- Data Management and Archiving
- Protecting Your Clients' Investment and Your Own Reputation
- Collecting the Elements: Building Your Library
- Assignment 11: Final Project Presentation
Lesson 12: Beyond Technique and into Art
- How Does It All Translate?
- Where Is All This Work Going?
- Interactive Audio (Games and VR)
- Immersive Audio Technologies
- AR and Artificial Intelligence
Proof of a Bachelor's Degree
Ready to submit an unofficial copy of your transcript?Submit Transcript
- Completion of Creative Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for Music and Visual and Sound Design for the Electronic Musician or equivalent knowledge and experience is required.
- Take the Audio/Music Production for Visual Media self-assessment to determine your level.
Recommended Textbooks
Dialogue Editing for Motion Pictures: A Guide to the Invisible Art, 2nd Edition by John Purcell, Focal Press
Software Requirements
- Pro Tools 12.7.1 or higher
- iZotope RX Elements 7 (included in required iZotope Music Production Suite Bundle)
- Melted Sounds "Whoosh" (can be used with Native Instruments Reaktor or Reaktor Player)
Mac Users
- OS X 10.9 Mavericks or higher (click here for system requirements)
- Latest version of Google Chrome
Windows Users
- Windows 7 or higher (click here for system requirements)
- Latest version of Google Chrome
Hardware Requirements
- Either an iPhone/iPad attachment mic such as the Zoom iQ6 or a (preferred) portable field recorder such as the Tascam DR-05
- Recording gear (microphones, audio interface, etc) for recording assets to use in assignments and projects
- 500 GB free hard drive space
- Speakers or headphones
- Webcam
- Internet connection with at least 4 Mbps download speed (http://www.speedtest.net to verify or download the Speedtest by Ookla app from your mobile app store)
General Course Requirements
Below are the minimum requirements to access the course environment and participate in live chats. Please make sure to also check the Prerequisites and Course-Specific Requirements section above, and ensure your computer meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements for all software needed for your course.
Mac Users
PC Users
All Users
- Latest version of Google Chrome
- Zoom meeting software (available in the course when joining your first chat)
- Webcam
- Speakers or headphones
- External or internal Microphone
- Broadband Internet connection
Author & Instructor
Grammy-winner John Whynot's first major feature-film score mixing credit was The Last of the Mohicans, which won the 1993 Academy Award for sound. He has since mixed and programmed dozens of feature film scores, including Austin Powers I and II, Ronin, Stigmata, and The Breadwinner.
A composer and songwriter, his original compositions have appeared in feature films, television movies, national advertising and video games. He has extensive experience in all musical idioms and styles.
His Grammy- and Juno-award-winning career as a producer/engineer includes projects with Dave Matthews, Lucinda Williams, Blue Rodeo, Kathleen Edwards, Loreena McKennitt and Colin James
A multi-instrumentalist, he has appeared on stage or television with Bruce Cockburn, The Band, Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, Doug Sahm, Amos Garrett, Kathleen Edwards, Carole Pope, Corey Hart, Blackie & the Rodeo Kings
In his hometown of Toronto, where he was constantly seen on stage playing in literally dozens of bands (guitar, keyboards, saxophones), John frequently found himself in the producer's chair in the studio. He was driven by a fascination with recording and an increasingly obvious talent for working the boards.
His move to Los Angeles in 1989 spurred a shift into film scoring. Within a short time he was brought into a project with composer Trevor Jones, who immediately hired him to program synths and mix the score to The Last of the Mohicans. Being a mixer who can read scores and relate to musicians as a musician has kept him working in film music ever since. He has also mixed and/or programmed scores for George S. Clinton, Elia Cmiral, Andrew Gross, Jeff Danna, Mychael Danna, John Debney and others.
In 2014, John accepted an offer to become an Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music in its vaunted Music Production and Engineering Department. He is now dividing his time between teaching and mixing in Boston and producing and mixing in Los Angeles.
Recently, John has been mixing album projects for B3-Berlin, Blackie & the Rodeo Kings, JW JONES, mixing the scores to the Amazon series The Last Tycoon and the Netflix mini-series Alias Grace and the feature films The Breadwinner and The Man Who Invented Christmas for Mychael Danna & Jeff Danna. He is also creating a new Minor in Audio Post Production at Berklee College of Music. Read Less
What's Next?
When taken for credit, Audio/Music Production for Visual Media can be applied towards these associated programs:
Associated Certificate Program
Associated Degree Major
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Even if you delete a playlist, it is still accessible if you keep the share link to it.
This is extremely frustrating and is across all platforms (Web, Android, PC/Mac)
If I delete something the expectation is that it is no longer accessible by anyone.
Sorry to hear that.
For future reference, perhaps make the playlists private before deleting them?
Hope this helps :)
Unfortunately, the Spotify T&C grant Spotify the right to use user content so this may be why a deleted playlist stays on their servers. If this bothers you, before deleting a playlist, remove all the tracks from it which should addresss your concerns.
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Selected departures from February to November 2020
Argentina, the second-largest country in South America, is known for its gauchos (cowboys), its huge steaks, its excellent wines, and the invention of the tango. We'll sample all of these during our three-night stay in Buenos Aires – sophisticated, cosmopolitan and the most 'European' of the South American capitals. With its wide tree-lined avenues, café culture and upmarket boutiques, Buenos Aires cannot fail to surprise and delight you.
Iguazu Falls may not be as well-known as Niagara or Victoria Falls, but it outshines them all in its sheer scale and majesty! Spanning the border between Argentina and Brazil, each side has its own particular attractions. Don't miss the chance to experience the falls from below on our exciting optional jetboat trip.
And finally, there's Rio, arguably the most spectacularly sited city on the planet. The 'Cidade Maravilhosa', or marvellous city, is an intoxicating fusion of samba rhythms, vast stretches of beaches, beautiful people, lush forests and extraordinary granite peaks. Somehow everything seems bigger, brighter, louder and more colourful when you're in Rio! We stay at the northern end of Copacabana beach, from where the wide swathe of the whole bay stretches before you. Copacabana and its sister, Ipanema beach, are the playgrounds of the city and the people-watching is simply fascinating. Of course, we'll also get to the top of two of Rio's most famous peaks, Sugarloaf Mountain and the Corcovado peak with its awe-inspiring 100ft statue of Christ the Redeemer.
Needless to say, South America is a vast continent with a huge variety of incredible places to see and things to do, which are simply impossible to cover on one trip. We have hand-picked the real 'stand-out' experiences that encapsulate the culture, history, cuisine, monuments and scenic wonders in this once-in-a-lifetime, two-country tour.
Arrive at the airport for your overnight flight to Buenos Aires, via São Paulo.
We land in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Our hotel for the next three nights with breakfast is the centrally located four-star 725 Continental.
After breakfast, we drive out of the city to the Pampas plains to the west of Buenos Aires. Our destination is the Estancia Santa Susana, originally created by Irish migrants and today still a working ranch spread across almost 3,000 acres. The original house is beautifully preserved and gives a fascinating insight into life here during the late 19th century. The ranch has plenty of horses and in true gaucho tradition, you'll see them showing off their equestrian skills. An excellent lunch is included featuring Argentinian beef on the barbecue, which you can enjoy with local songs and dances.
Today we explore the fascinating metropolis of Buenos Aires. Known as the Paris of South America, with its wide tree-lined avenues, squares, parks and grand public buildings, it exudes an unmistakable style. We'll visit the Plaza de Mayo and the pink-coloured Presidential Palace, from where Evita Peron used to speak to huge rallies. We'll see the colourful barrios (districts) of San Telmo and La Boca, and also visit Recoleta Cemetery to see Evita Peron's final resting place. This evening we enjoy a visit to one of the city's best tango shows, with dinner included.
This morning we take the short flight to Iguazu Falls, arriving in the mid-afternoon. We stay for two nights with breakfast at the four-star Mercure Iguazu Hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure, so perhaps relax around the pool at your hotel.
The Argentinian side of the falls is known for its numerous viewpoints over the many small and large falls, which are easily accessed by wooden boardwalks through the lush forest surrounding the falls. We also catch the charming open-sided 'jungle train' to the head of the falls. For the more adventurous, there is the option to take a jetboat ride to the foot of the falls on the Iguazu river – you will get seriously wet!
We cross the border to the Brazilian side of the falls, visiting the stunning Devil's Throat balcony viewpoint, where you are literally surrounded by falling water! There's also the option of arranging a helicopter flight over the falls. In the afternoon, we take the short flight to Rio de Janeiro, where we stay three nights with breakfast at the new three-star superior Arena Leme Hotel, perfectly located right on Copacabana beach. All our rooms have stunning sea views.
Today we visit the statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the highlights of the tour. Reached by a Swiss-built cog railway through the Tijuca Forest National Park, the granite peak stands at 2,300ft, with the statue itself a further 100ft tall. The views in all directions are simply outstanding. On return to sea level, we take a walk through Rio's charming Botanical Gardens before our included lunch of Brazilian barbecued meats (a vegetarian option is available).
This morning we board the breathtaking two-stage cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, which overlooks some of Rio's most spectacular bays and beaches. We follow this with a tour through the centre of Rio and an included lunch at one of the city's most iconic restaurants, the beautiful belle-époque Confeitaria Colombo.
Transfer to the airport for your return flight via São Paulo.
We arrive home after a truly memorable tour.
The price of this holiday is per person, based on two people sharing a twin room. Single rooms are subject to availability at the relevant supplement.The price includes scheduled flights to Buenos Aires via Sao Paolo, from Buenos Aires to Iguacu, from Iguacu to Rio and return flights from Rio de Janeiro via Sao Paolo, eight nights' accommodation, with daily breakfast and four meals, all tours as mentioned, entrances to estancia and Tango show in Buenos Aires, city tour, Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer peak & Botanical Gardens in Rio, all transfers, hotel porterage of one item of luggage per person and the services of a Riviera Travel tour manager.
Fact File
Visa Information
UK Citizens do not require a visa to enter Brazil or Argentina however must have a valid passport. For the most up-to-date passport and visa information visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brazil/entry-requirements and https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/argentina/entry-requirements
We are unable to accept responsibility if you are unable to travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements.
There is a fair amount of walking involved throughout this tour, and as many places we visit as part of this itinerary are in national parks and historical areas, we cannot expect or guarantee the terrain to be flat and even. Whilst this should not pose any difficulty for clients who are in good health, please consider any mobility requirements personal to yourself. If you would like to discuss mobility related queries, please contact our reservations department.
A Yellow Fever vaccination is recommended when travelling to some areas of South America. Some areas are also considered to have a high risk of Zika virus transmission. Pregnant women are advised to postpone non-essential travel until after pregnancy. We recommend you contact your GP or local health professional to obtain further information.
We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your holiday with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the holiday due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to call us to discuss these concerns. General information on mobility in connection with our tours can be found here.
Connecting Flights
Flights with LATAM from London Heathrow will connect in São Paolo on both the outbound and inbound journeys. Please contact us if you would like timings and/or further information on the connecting flights. All flight details will be listed in your booking confirmation.
Transfer Times
All transfer times listed here are approximate, and dependent on traffic. If you have a question regarding transfer times please don't hesitate to contact us.
|Arrival airport
|First hotel location
|Transfer time
|Final hotel location
|Departure airport
|Transfer time
|Buenos Aires - Ministro Pistarini International Airport
|Buenos Aires
|45 mins
|Rio De Janeiro
|Rio de Janeiro - Galeão International Airport
|30 mins
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How To Install Latest xRecovery to Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
xRecovery is a custom Android recovery system for all variants of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, including Xperia X10, Xperia X10 Mini, Xperia X10 Mini Pro and Xperia X10 HD. If you own one of these Xperia series devices and want to take it to the next level by being able to flash custom ROMs, take and restore full backups, manage partitions and wipe not just data but cache and Dalvik cache as well, read on for the instructions.
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Casaval Ridge Climber's Log
theAxeman - Jan 3, 2010 11:09 amRidge only
Last completed, solo during May, 2007. Only climbed the ridge; I've climbed this thing before and don't need much more experience on Misery Hill and the slog across to the summit.
SKI - Dec 26, 2009 12:24 pm Date Climbed: Mar 10, 2009Favorite snow ridge ever
Done in a single day, my fifth time on Shasta. I Love this mountain.
soslaw - Aug 1, 2009 2:56 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2004Casaval Ridge
Climbed with Andre and Marta. Third time was a charm. Weathered out on successive attempts 2 previous weeks. Cold and windy on Misery Hill and the summit. A horde of climbers ascending Avy Gulch. Descended via Avy Gulch and traverse to regain Casaval high camp.
rlshattuck - Jul 6, 2009 7:29 pm Date Climbed: May 8, 2009Finally
Excellent weekend with no more weather than a little (okay, a lot) wind. Camped below the hourglass. Up and kicking steps at 3 a.m. and hit the summit by 11:30
Blackmouth - May 25, 2009 2:29 pm Date Climbed: May 20, 2009First Timer
This was my first time up Shasta and I was fortunate to be able to climb with Forjan & Mdostby, who have summited Shasta multiple times. We were the only ones on Casaval Ridge that day.Roundtrip was a few minutes over 12 hours. I look forward to climbing this route again.
kovarpa - May 2, 2009 2:28 am Date Climbed: Apr 19, 2009nth time...
Up Casaval with Vendula and Michal (start 4.30am, summit 12.30pm), ski down West Face, with an injury accident at the bottom of WF (Hidden Valley). Epic to get out.
junoiceclimber - Apr 30, 2009 4:02 pm Date Climbed: Mar 19, 1996"I'll be back"
Shut down at 10 thousand due to good and stormy conditions.
PellucidWombat - Apr 27, 2009 7:15 am Date Climbed: Apr 26, 20093rd Time's a Charm!
I tried to dayhike the route twice before, failing due to an oncoming cold and a freaky windslab. This time I was successful despite bruising my ribs the day before. Excellent route!
PrestonRhea - Apr 18, 2009 9:32 pm Date Climbed: Apr 17, 2009Casaval
Fun route, gorgeous views, beautiful weather. Could I have asked for more?
Shon - Jan 22, 2009 1:09 pm Date Climbed: Jan 18, 2008Just not enough time
Me and my buddy set up camp at the first window and woke up early for a good alpine morning start but we were moving to slowly to make it to the top. Oh well there is always this year... mmmm maybe in February or March? I'm going to keep my fingers crossed for good weather and low avy danger!!
kovarpa - Jan 21, 2009 10:32 pm Date Climbed: Jan 18, 2009winter?
I have never seen Casaval so bare of snow... we were still able to connect the snow fields by weaving left and right. Started around 6am, got to the top of the ridge where it connects to West Face/Catwalk around 11.30am and called it a day due to high winds. Skiing West Face was an epic between 13k-11k due to icy bumpy surface. Below that skiing was decent. All in all a good day in the mountains.
highcamp - Nov 27, 2008 1:06 amWinter ascent, nice tumble on the descent
3 of our friends got caught in a major storm on the mountain attempting a winter ascent the year before - which thus gave us the idea to try it in winter the next year. Casaval is a beautiful climb. We approached while the upper half of the peak was wrapped in a storm and so setup a high camp at around 10K ft. Summit day turned out to be perfect (I believe it was Dec 31, but I forget). Descending from our high camp the next day, we decided to glissade into the bottom part of Avalanche Gulch. I began the glissade with my SLR camera under my arm and soon needed to roll to that side to arrest the human-toboggan I'd become (all while protecting the camera). It didn't work, and soon I hit a lip and started cartwheeling. Not wanting to impale myself with my axe, I threw it to the side, knowing that the slope would eventually mellow out. Still, I tumbled for about 400 vertical feet down a decent angled slope. Yup, lost a lot of skin on that one. But I did eventually come to a stop. And the camera survived.
Bonesaw - Jan 11, 2008 9:10 am Date Climbed: Apr 10, 2004Early Spring Ascent
This was my first foray into the world of mountaineering and I loved it. We had great weather and enjoyed a beautiful, if not a little cold, summit. I'm hungry for more!
NewDayRising - Jul 11, 2007 12:10 am Date Climbed: May 14, 2007AG-CR-WF Variation
Route: Avalanche Gulch-Casaval Ridge-West Face Variation
Solo. This year Mt Shasta had very low snowfall vs the average.
Left Horse Camp at 0800. Ascended AG to about 9000 feet then gain CR (1130). Stayed on CR til about 10500 feet, then traversed over to WF variation. (Stopped about 100 feet below Red Colored Rock /Red Banks elev (1600) then glissaded WF variation. Descended past horse camp. Had to backtrack and traverse over a couple minor ridges to get back to camp. Too tired to check watch or eat dinner. (Guessing on the elevations). I had fun none the less, and got a good survey of the other routes.
hikerbrian - Apr 7, 2007 9:17 pm Date Climbed: Mar 25, 2007Early Spring
Climbed most of the route in the dark to try and beat a storm, but we made some route-finding mistakes which resulted in a more difficult climb than it needed to be. Got to the base of Misery Hill about 7:30 a.m. but weather was already moving in. Moderate winds with blowing snow and decreasing visibility. Opted to turn around there.
Rinat Shagisultanov - May 30, 2006 7:29 pm Date Climbed: May 28, 2006Successful summit attempt
Ascended Casaval Ridge from the BC @ 9800 ft in the First Window. Started at 3 am, topped out at 10 am. There were some cold wind, but otherwise perfect snow and weather conditions. We got some cloud cover on the way down the Avy Gulley and had to wait for the whiteout conditions to dissipate.
kovarpa - May 13, 2006 12:37 am Date Climbed: May 7, 2006Casaval
Training climb via Catwalk with Kris and Vendulka. Route in great shape. Started calm at 4am, then high winds, we topped out in a whiteout and happily skipped Misery Hill.
virginiapine - May 5, 2006 3:16 pm Date Climbed: Jun 23, 2003Early summer solo
Climbed as many of the pinnacles as I could in big boots (skipped a few in the first half), bivied in the last nice flat notch halfway up, finished by going around the west side of Misery Hill (more technical, great view of Whitney Gl.) and up. Bivied again on descent (for more acclimatization before teaching friends on the north side). Absolutely gorgeous, and not another soul on the ridge.


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A YOUNG fundraiser from Shirley is preparing to jet off on an eight month stint to Latin America to help young women involved in trafficking and prostitution.
Eighteen-year-old Elle Deakin has already volunteered in Romania and Tanzania and is now linking up with Christian Gap year charity Latin Link for her latest mission.
The Solihull Sixth Form College student said: "I've done similar things before but this is for longer and I'll be going on my own so it's a bit scary but also very exciting. I'm not exactly sure where I'm going yet but it looks likely to be either Guatemala or Argentina as they have churches in those countries that need help.
"Both projects involve working with young girls and women, by helping them to get out of dangerous situations such as trafficking, prostitution and other abuse. In Guatemala I would be working with young girls and if I go to Argentina it is likely to be women in their 20s and 30s. The work would be supportive in nature, helping to build their confidence and self esteem and offering counselling."
Elle has been granted a bursary from the college's Terry Kitson Award for Service to the Community fund to help pay for the trip. She plans to study at Leeds University and hopes to become a social worker.
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Posted on January 18, 2019 by Aristidis Marousas
Growing wages, lower-than-expected tax returns, updates to US-China trade relations, colder-region nations benefiting from climate change, and a long awaited army publication on the war in Iraq. Here are the top newsworthy items from this past week as shared on our Facebook page.
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Mea culpa. I hadn't realized how long it had been until I logged-in and saw the date on the last post.
And this will be a brief one because I'm stealing a few moments on the new laptop Daddy M bought the boys while they are in another room engrossed in a noisy videogame. I shall do my best to get my lazy butt to Hamilton Library tomorrow and make a few more marks.
Well, I quickly wrote that yesterday evening and was next sending a brief email when the boys came out, saw me on THEIR computer and demanded that I cease and desist. Greedy little buggers.
I didn't get to UH, was too lazy to stay on the bus another half hour, instead got off at the State Library.
As I told a reader earlier, I'm in and have been in what I think can best be called a mood of malaise. At dictionary.com that is defined as:
1. a condition of general bodily weakness or discomfort, often marking the onset of a disease.
2. a vague or unfocused feeling of mental uneasiness, lethargy, or discomfort.
Yes, the second option perfectly describes it.
Let us pray.
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Alternative scoliosis treatment options vary greatly and can offer promising results but buyers beware. Websites that offer exciting new methods of treating scoliosis demonstrating results that seem too good to be true are often scams. The best way to discover whether or not a website offering alternative scoliosis treatment which is defined as treatment other than a medical standard of care such as rigid bracing or surgery is to conduct further research. A great place to start is to determine who is selling the treatment. If the treatment is not provided by a licensed healthcare professional such as a medical doctor, chiropractor, or physical therapist then quickly move on your child's health is not worth the risk. The next step is to do a personal Google search of the provider of these scoliosis treatment methods to see what their background is and what kind of training or education is involved. In addition search any publications by the provider and read their material which is an excellent way to familiarize you with their approach. The last step is to forward your clinical information directly to the provider and ask for a phone consultation to determine whether or not you feel confident in choosing this person to care for you or your child. In some instances you may even request to speak with others who have received scoliosis treatment and see if they had a good experience and outcome.
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Biocompatible nanoparticles that exhibit a high magnetic moment have potential uses for a variety of biomedical applications such as targeted drug delivery, hyperthermia, and MRI contrast enhancement. Owing to the reactive nature of iron with water and oxygen, the preparation of stable iron nanoparticles is highly challenging. As iron has a much higher saturation magnetization than iron oxide, it is desirable to retain the iron core for better magnetic performance.
Richard Tilley and co-workers, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, report an elegant synthesis of monodisperse biocompatible core/shell nanoparticles, which have an iron core with high saturation magnetization and a shell of iron oxide. In the presence of excess stabilizer, the synthesized particles are resistant to oxidation over time and their magnetic properties are preserved. The authors used Mössbauer spectroscopy to identify the iron oxide species present in the shell layer as principally γ-Fe2O3.
These core/shell nanoparticles (pictured) were used as cellular magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents and exhibited enhancement compared to iron oxide nanoparticles with similar cytotoxicity. This outcome means that these particles are promising candidates for biomedical applications.
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Holding Property Owners Accountable in Southern California
Slip-, trip- and fall-accidents are sometimes overlooked as frivolous lawsuits. However, each year thousands of people suffer serious injuries when property owners fail to take the right measures in preventing avoidable accidents.
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Uniting sophisticated monitoring and analysis with cutting-edge visualisation software, Global Forest Watch revolutionises our ability to track what's happening in our forests right now.
For five years now, Vizzuality has engaged with the World Resources Institute and the rest of our partners in GFW to create a new way of visualising forest data. Using the excellent datasets provided by the partnership, we have designed, developed and refined Global Forest Watch into a sophisticated, responsive web-mapping application that puts near real-time data at your fingertips. You can find out if protected areas are conserving forests, explore key trends in your country or see where trees were lost in the last week.
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Radiology Personnel
Joel Gross, M.D.Associate Professor
Section Chief, Emergency Radiology
Emergency Radiology
Dr. Gross is the director of emergency and trauma radiology, as well as the fellowship director. He is a UW associate professor in the Department of Radiology. He is an expert in imaging of trauma patients, with an interest and experience in appropriate and effective imaging, to optimize information extracted to improve patient care while minimizing time spent in imaging and radiation dose. He also has extensive expertise in the imaging of urologic trauma.
Dr. Gross earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science from the University of California at San Diego, and his M.D. from the University of California at Davis. He completed an internship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Following his fellowship at UW/HMC in emergency and trauma radiology in 2000-2001, he joined the section, and eventually accepted the position as director.
He is a fellow of the American Society of Emergency Radiology, where he continues to serve in multiple roles, and is board certified in diagnostic radiology.
Recent PublicationsSee all publications on Scopus
Lowering the Ankle–Brachial Index Threshold in Blunt Lower Extremity Trauma May Prevent Unnecessary Imaging
Hemingway J., Adjei E., Desikan S., Gross J., Tran N., Singh N., Starnes B., Quiroga E.
Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2019 Jan
Young Man After Overdose
Lebin J., Wu E., McCoy A., Gross J.
Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2018 Oct:e109-e110
Young Woman With Abdominal Pain
Lebin J., Gross J., Stern S.
Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2018 Jul:104-114
Distal clavicle fracture radiography and treatment: a pictorial essay
Sandstrom C., Gross J., Kennedy S.
Emergency Radiology. 2018 Jun:311-319
Imaging of Acetabular Fractures: A Phantom Study Comparing Radiation Dose by Radiography and Computed Tomography
Favinger J., Zamora D., Kanal K., Gross J., Gunn M.
Seminars in Roentgenology. 2018 Jan
Accuracy of outside radiologists' reports of computed tomography exams of emergently transferred patients
Robinson J., Linnau K., Hippe D., Sheehan K., Gross J.
Emergency Radiology. 2017 Dec:1-5
Core curriculum illustration: abdominal wood impalement injury from motor vehicle collision
Fadl S., Ehlers A., Wallace G., Gross J.
Emergency Radiology. 2017 Jun:1-3
Emergency radiology and mass casualty incidents—report of a mass casualty incident at a level 1 trauma center
Bolster F., Linnau K., Mitchell S., Roberge E., Nguyen Q., Robinson J., Lehnert B., Gross J.
Emergency Radiology. 2017 Feb:47-53
Association of radiologic indicators of frailty with 1-year mortality in older trauma patients: Opportunistic screening for sarcopenia and osteopenia
Kaplan S., Pham T., Arbabi S., Gross J., Damodarasamy M., Bentov I., Taitsman L., Mitchell S., Reed M.
JAMA Surgery. 2017 Feb
Assessment of osteoporosis in injured older women admitted to a safety-net level one trauma center: A unique opportunity to fulfill an unmet need
Young E., Reed M., Pham T., Gross J., Taitsman L., Kaplan S.
Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research. 2017 Jan