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As Sean Parker once said in the movie "The Social Network", "A million people logging in to Facebook on a single day isn't cool. You know what's cool? A billion people."
This week, his prediction came true. 1 billion people logged into Facebook in one day, marking a new milestone for the largest social media platform in the world.
When Facebook reported its second-quarter results in July, it said to have an average of 968 million users logging on a daily basis. Looked at it this way, 1 in 7 people who are living here on earth log in to Facebook.
Over the past few years, the number of the company's users on mobile has grown more strongly than its desktop users. Usage on mobile devices surely factored into the new milestone.
Facebook's Internet.org project may have also have spearheaded the rise. That initiative provides access to certain Internet services — including Facebook — in under-served markets, such as China and Kenya.
The milestone also coincides with Facebook's new product, Facebook M, a virtual assistant within its Messenger app that mixes artificial intelligence technology with human "trainers". Cool!
Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg took to Facebook yesterday to announce the following:
We just passed an important milestone. For the first time ever, one billion people used Facebook in a single day.
On Monday, 1 in 7 people on Earth used Facebook to connect with their friends and family.
When we talk about our financials, we use average numbers, but this is different. This was the first time we reached this milestone, and it's just the beginning of connecting the whole world.
I'm so proud of our community for the progress we've made. Our community stands for giving every person a voice, for promoting understanding and for including everyone in the opportunities of our modern world.
A more open and connected world is a better world. It brings stronger relationships with those you love, a stronger economy with more opportunities, and a stronger society that reflects all of our values.
Thank you for being part of our community and for everything you've done to help us reach this milestone. I'm looking forward to seeing what we accomplish together.
Alex Noudelman would like to congratulate Facebook on this achievement. I look forward to seeing more positive changes in the years to come.
About Alex Noudelman
Alex Noudelman is a digital marketing expert at iRISEmedia. He received his Honors B.A. from York University and a Masters in Adolescent Education from D'Youville College.


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I am happy to report that the honorable Judge Charles L. Brieant of the US District court has deemed that the case of AAPS vs. NY-DOH has merit and will go forward. He denied the motion by the NY-DOH lawyers to dismiss the case, as indicated in his opinion (click link below).
Link: Motion to Dismiss Denied
Listening to the rhetoric from ER docs about this case, I find that there is much almost willful misunderstanding about the basis for AAPS' complaint.
This letter to the editor appeared in the Emergency Medicine News, June 2007 in response to the March 2007 EM News article "AAPS SUES NY DOH Over Board Certification".
It illustrates several misconceptions about the case which need to be addressed, and is posted in full below (italics mine) :
Letter to the Editor:"AAPS Attorney Confused" from Carol Rogala, D.O., FACEP, Yucaipa, CA
In response to the article, "AAPS Sues NY DOH over Board Certification"(EMN 2007;29[3]:1), I feel the AAPS attorney is just a little confused. You see,there is nothing stated in the 14th amendment that is being violated by upholding the current standard of training in emergency medicine or any other specialty for that matter. And the whole concept behind having separate states was that each state was allowed to govern itself. Even given that idea, however, the state board has nothing to do with board certification. It only grants or removes licenses and investigates complaints.
The Department of Health is even further removed from this issue because it can only list the words "board certified"when that physician has been deemed to be board certified by a recognized board. The DOH has nothing to do with written and oral examinations, and is not acting as an "advertising" agency for any physician. When a doctor applies for staff privileges,it will become obvious whether he had residency training and completed his boards. Currently ABEM and ABOEM are the only recognized boards.
If the Department of Health starts to give unrecognized boards this privilege, then the 14th amendment with all its general statements will be able to be used by
anyone or any group representing physicians to protect everyone else's rights.
So I suspect the AAPS attorney could not find any real legal recourse, but knew he was going to get cheap advertising. Or perhaps he took his bar exam from the "American Association for Legal Specialties." After some thought, I have decided to change my opinion regarding board certification. If AAPS wins this legal battle, then I am going to take the hip replacement exam and begin calling myself a board certified orthopedic surgeon. When some hospital appropriately denies me staff privileges, I will have the ability to sue it based on the ruling of
this case and retire.With the right attorney I could even add sexual harassment or sex discrimination or maybe even a COBRA violation because the hospital denied me the right to be on call when no one else would take it.
Carol Rogala, D.O., FACEP, Yucaipa, CA
"there is nothing stated in the 14th amendment that is being violated by upholding the current standard of training in emergency medicine or any other specialty for that matter"
The 14th Amendment says that "No State shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." The AAPS contends that NY-DOH, by denying recognition to its certification process without providing a rational basis for doing so, and therefore keeping its members from serving as Independent Medical Examiners, testifying as experts, and from listing themselves as "board-certified" on the NY-DOH website, is discriminating against them unfairly and is denying them "equal protection under the law".
The AAPS complaint has nothing to do with the standard of residency training in Emergency Medicine, it is merely asking the NY-DOH to stop discriminating against the ER docs certified by ABPS by treating them differently, which goes precisely to the 14th amendment, as the Judge has concurred.
Even given that idea, however, the state board has nothing to do with board certification.
As stated previously, the NY-DOH definitely has something to do with board certification since it has decided that doctors certified by the ABPS can not list themselves as "board certified" on the NY-DOH website.
The Department of Health is even further removed from this issue because it can only list the words "board certified"when that physician has been deemed to be board certified by a recognized board… Currently ABEM and ABOEM are the only recognized boards.
Actually, the board certifications "recognized" by the NY-DOH are the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), American Osteopathic Association (AOA), Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RSCPSC), and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). But who decided that these are the only board certifications to be "recognized"? This seems to be a totally arbitrary process. Why is ABPS certification not "recognized" in NY when it has been studied and accepted in other states like Florida? Isn't it ironic, (to say the least) that physicians with board certifications from other countries, but without any record of clinical experience in this country, are given preference over ER docs who have served in NY state emergency rooms for almost a decade?
If the Department of Health starts to give unrecognized boards this privilege, then the 14th amendment with all its general statements will be able to be used by anyone or any group representing physicians to protect everyone else's rights.
The 14th Amendment is supposed to be used to protect everyone else's rights! What don't you get about "equal protection under the law"? Or is that only for certain privileged groups to whom you happen to belong?
If AAPS wins this legal battle, then I am going to take the hip replacement exam and begin calling myself a board certified orthopedic surgeon.
This statement is an attempt to denigrate the rigorousness of ABPS certification. The letter-writer seems to think that simply taking a written exam entitles her to ABPS certification in Orthopedics. ABPS certification in Orthopedics also requires that you perform at least 200 procedures in Orthopedic surgery (including hip surgery), aside from many other prerequisites which are as, or even more rigorous, than the boards "recognized" by NY-DOH. The AAPS case calls out all these prejudices and exposes them for what they are.
It is interesting to note that the letter writer is a "D.O" (Doctor of Osteopathy). How soon people forget the struggles that their predecessors had to fight on their behalf to achieve recognition and equivalency, and how little compassion they show to others who are in the same situation they had been in only a short time ago.
A Brief History Lesson on the Legal Battles of Osteopathic Doctors for Recognition (c/o the AOA and Wikipedia):
In the 1960s in California, the American Medical Association (AMA), sensing increased competition from osteopathic medicine, spent nearly $ 8 million to end the practice of osteopathy in the state. With considerable financial support from the AMA, a state-wide referendum was passed (Proposition 22) ending the practice of osteopathic medicine in California. California D.O.s were offered the M.D. degree in exchange for paying $65 and attending a short seminar. The California Medical Association may have been attempting to eliminate osteopathic competition by a process of amalgamation by converting thousands of D.O.s to M.D.s. The College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons became the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. However, the decision proved quite controversial. In 1974, after protest and lobbying by influential and prominent D.O.s, the California Supreme Court ruled that licensing of D.O.s in that state must be resumed.
Thus, the AAPS vs. NY-DOH is not the first, nor will it be the last case where the courts have had to decide a dispute between competing groups of medical practitioners. Let's try to keep the facts straight to avoid any "confusion", shall we?
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New Scientist (pg. 8)
November 12, 2005
Firms that make DNA to order could unwittingly find themselves doing
business with terrorists.
By Peter Aldhous
You might think it would be difficult for a terrorist to obtain genes
from the smallpox virus, or a similarly vicious pathogen. Well, it's
not. Armed with a fake email address, a would-be bioterrorist could
probably order the building blocks of a deadly biological weapon
online, and receive them by post within weeks.
That's the sobering reality uncovered by a New Scientist investigation
into the bioterror risks posed by the booming business of gene
synthesis. Dozens of biotech firms now offer to synthesise complete
genes from the chemical components of DNA (See "A dollar a base
pair"). Yet some are carrying out next to no checks on what they are
being asked to make, or by whom. It raises the frightening prospect of
terrorists mail-ordering genes for key bioweapon agents such as
smallpox, and using them to engineer new and deadly pathogens.
Customers typically submit sequences by email or via a form available
on a company's website. The companies then construct the specified
genes and mail them back a few weeks later, usually spliced into a
bacterium such as Escherichia coli. New Scientist approached 16 such
firms, identified by a Google search, to ask whether they screened
orders for DNA sequences that might pose a bioterror threat. Of the 12
companies that replied, just five said they screen every sequence
received. Four said they screen some sequences, and three admitted not
screening sequences at all (see Table). The risks posed by gene
synthesis first hit the headlines in 2002, when a team from the State
University of New York at Stony Brook made infectious polioviruses
from synthetic DNA. And just last month, researchers with the US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, said
that they had used similar means to recreate the virus that caused the
1918 flu (New Scientist, 8 October, p 16).
In theory, a terrorist group could try to emulate the latter feat, or
create a virus such as Variola major, which causes smallpox. However,
the Variola genome comprises some 190,000 base pairs of DNA, and while
some companies will make sequences 20,000 or more base pairs long, an
attempt to order all the genes necessary to launch a smallpox attack
would probably arouse suspicion. "That would stand out from a
technological point of view," suggests Drew Endy, a bioengineer at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Sidebar: A Dollar a Base Pair
Biochemists have long known how to build DNA from its components
"bases" -- the chemical letters of the genetic code. By adding the
bases in a prescribed order and carefully performing a series of
chemical reactions, they can create precisely tailored stretches of
The process became significantly less laborious with the debut of the
automated DNA synthesiser in the 1980s. But a full gene -- a DNA
sequence up to several thousand base pairs long -- involves a
formidable jigsaw puzzle.
Commercial gene synthesis has only really taken off in the past few
years with advances in automating this assembly process. As they main
players jostle for position, the costs of gene synthesis are
plummeting. Prices have dropped about tenfold in five years, and some
firms now supply genes for less than $1.50 per base pair.
A more realistic risk is that terrorists could order genes that confer
virulence to dangerous pathogens such as the Ebola virus, and engineer
them into another virus or bacterium. They could also order genes for
a hazardous bacterial toxin -- although many of these are also
available by isolating the microorganisms from the environment.
Virulence genes are typically no more than a few thousand base-pairs
long. Their sequences are publicly available, so screening gene-
synthesis orders for potential bioweapons shouldn't pose a huge
challenge. Indeed, a company called Craic Computing, based in Seattle,
has written open-source software called Blackwatch that does just
that. It is used by one of the leading gene-synthesis companies, Blue
Heron Biotechnology of Bothell, Washington.
Robert Jones, president of Craic Computing, says that Blackwatch
"casts a wide net", comparing orders against sequences from organisms
identified by the US government as "select agents" that raise
bioterror concerns. But not all of these sequences are dangerous, and
some customers may have the clearance to work with those that are. So
even legitimate orders may be flagged up as suspicious, and that means
companies must employ biologists to carefully examine any matches that
crop up.
Sidebar: Gene Screens
How 12 companies answered when asked if they screen orders for
sequences that bioterrorists could turn into weapons
BaseClear, Leiden, The Netherlands -- Not routinely
Bio Basic, Markham, Canada -- No
Bionexus, Oakland, California -- Not routinely
Bio S&T, Montreal, Canada -- No
Blue Heron Biotechnology, Bothell, Washington -- Yes
DNA 2.0, Menlo Park, California -- Yes
Entelechon, Regensburg, Germany -- Yes
Geneart, Regensburg, Germany -- Yes
Genemed Synthesis, South San Francisco, California -- No
GenScript, Piscataway, New Jersey -- Usually
Integrated DNA Technologies, Coralville, Iowa -- Yes
Picoscript, Houston, Texas -- Not routinely
The need for expert human checks may be one factor deterring some
companies from screening orders. Others like to reassure customers who
may be worried about commercial confidentiality that their sequence
data will remain secret. But whatever the reasons, some firms freely
admit that they run no sequence screens. "That's not our business,"
says Bob Xue, a director of Genemed Synthesis in South San Francisco.
Even if they don't routinely perform sequence checks, some companies
say that they do investigate their customers. But the scope of these
checks varies widely. While some firms say they conduct thorough
probes into customers' affiliations and scientific publications,
others are less exhaustive. For instance, Jennifer Wang, general
manager of Bio Basic, based in Markham, Canada, says that her company
examines email addresses to see if orders come from a legitimate
research organisation.
Such a check would have spotted one suspicious order, sent from a
Hotmail address to BaseClear of Leiden, the Netherlands. This was for
a modified sequence from a hepatitis-like virus. BaseClear itself
rejected the order after the would-be customer failed to respond to
requests for more information, says Gerben Zondag, the firm's
scientific director.
But email addresses are notoriously easy to fake. And even orders from
legitimate institutions may not be what they seem. Alfred Lasher, who
manages Picoscript in Houston, Texas, says that he turned down one
order placed by an individual at a US biotech firm, after Picoscript's
enquiries revealed the gene was being ordered on behalf of a friend in
another country.
Experts are concerned that the checks currently employed by some
companies aren't sufficient to exclude orders placed by terrorists.
"We're taking this very seriously," says Endy. Together with the J.
Craig Venter Institute in Rockville, Maryland, and the Center for
Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC, Endy's research
group at MIT has launched a study into the risks and benefits of
synthetic genomics, and aims to produce a set of policy
recommendations by late 2006. The US National Science Advisory Board
for Biosecurity, setup last year to advise the US government on which
advances in biology could be exploited by terrorists, is also
considering the issue.
Some gene synthesis companies say they would welcome more detailed
rules. John Mulligan, president of Blue Heron, says it would be
helpful to have a list of "select sequences" that are off-limits for
gene synthesis without explicit government permission, rather than
having to make difficult judgments based on the list of select agents.
"Tell us what we can't make," he implores.
But with gene synthesis firms springing up all over the world, and the
underlying technology becoming cheaper and more widely available, it
is unclear whether regulations enacted in any one country will be
enough. "It's going to be virtually impossible to control," predicts
David Magnus, director of the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics in
Palo Alto, California.
Endy argues that what's needed is better self-regulation: if
researchers only do business with companies that are diligent in
sequence screening and other security checks, then terrorists would
soon find themselves unable to place orders for dangerous genes.
Otherwise, he fears a crackdown that could close valuable avenues of
research. For instance, gene synthesis can be used to make DNA
vaccines, which may eventually provide a means of responding rapidly
to emerging diseases -- or bioterrorist attacks. "As soon as people
start dying from a bioengineered organism, there will be a huge
security response and research will be clamped down," warns Endy.


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Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Lessons learned from holiday habits
It does not take much for an act, if executed regularly…even infrequently, to embed itself deep into your being. I made a mental note to watch for the pull of rare but regular acts and how they shape us.
I did not have to wait long to start taking notes.
The end of the old year and the beginning of the new year is a busy time for us. Donors create endowments all year-long but we see more of them at year-end. Those endowments regularly pump out gifts. They remind us quarterly or semiannually or annually to spread some charity around. I like to think about the regular flow of money to charities going on forever, even after the people who created them (or manage them) are long gone.
What I should have been noting was how endowment-creators are changed by their creation. The regular reminders that your fund is about to give more money away embeds charity deep within you. It changes how you view yourself and your community. "Charitable" becomes who you are, even as the daily rush of living lets Scrooge-like thoughts bubble up.
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The PatentSight Office is located at the Bonner Bogen in Bonn-Oberkassel. Leave Autobahn 59 for Bonn-Oberkassel at Kreuz Bonn-Ost. From there, join Autobahn 562 and leave it at Bonn Beuel-Süd. After leaving the Autobahn, follow Landgrabenweg and take a right turn into Josef-Schumpeter-Allee. There is a parking garage underneath the buildings.
RE8 and RB27 (to Koblenz) leaves every 30 Minutes from Cologne central station. You have to exit at the station "Bonn Oberkassel". From there, it´s a 10 minute walk to the office.
In Bonn, tram lines 66 (to Bad Honnef) and 62 (to Oberkassel) head towards our Office. Get off at "Ramersdorf", from there it´s a 10 minute walk to the office.
RE8 to Koblenz leaves once an hour at Cologne/Bonn Airport train station. Use this train and get off at "Bonn Oberkassel". From there, it´s a 10 minute walk to our office.


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Warning, your tummies may be rumbling by the end of this article. If you're planning a visit to the City of Lights, you'll definitely want to sample these famous culinary delights for a true taste of Paris!
It's impossible to avoid a boulangerie in Paris with one on every other corner and it's worth dropping in for a breakfast croissant. Known for its distinct crescent shape and layers of buttery, flaky pastry, it was actually inspired by a Viennese pastry named the Kipferl and took on a life of its own in Paris.
Love it or hate it, escargot is one of the most iconic Parisian foods out there and a must-try when visiting the city. Usually served as a starter to a meal, the snails are typically prepared by removing them from their shells, cooking them in garlic butter and replacing them in their shells again.
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Steak Frites
This traditional French staple is one that you'll find in most Parisian brasseries and while simple, it always goes down a treat. Consisting of an entrecote steak and French fries, it's perfect with a glass of red wine and a view of the twinkling city lights to round off your evening. The perfect steak frites in Paris is a hotly contested debate, but there's more than enough top ten lists on the internet to point you in the right direction.
Duck Confit
A beautifully prepared duck confit can put most dishes to shame with a single melting bite. This French specialty embraces all the fattiness of the duck, preserving the meat for hours in its own fat overnight in a refrigerator for a rich taste and then cooked for hours in the oven until the meat practically falls off the bone. Diners are generally served it in the form of a duck leg and thigh.
Think of Parisians and chances are you'll think of a chic woman navigating the narrow streets on a bicycle, a baguette poking out of her basket or the side of her bag. Indistinguishable from French culture, these long, lean sticks of bread have a thick crust and a fluffy inside perfect for serving with artisan cheeses or meats from a Parisian market.
Because nothing goes better with fresh crusty baguette than delicious French fromage. With a huge selection to choose from, cheese is simply a way of life in France. Choose from mild Brie and blue Roquefort to creamy Reblochon, hard Comté and more!
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As one of Paris' most photographed desserts, macarons are a treat of choice for many all over the world with their multi-coloured shells and gooey centres. These small desserts are usually finished in a couple of bites and come in a huge range of flavours and colours. Veer away from the mass-produced versions and do your homework to find macaron specialists in Paris – trust us, it won't be very hard.
New York City has its hot dog stands, Paris has its crepe stalls. You'll find these everywhere in Paris and usually will have a front seat to the culinary process, so have your cameras ready as your chef expertly spins a thin disc of buttery pastry on a hot plate. With options galore ranging from sweet fresh fruit and nutella to a savoury, cheesy delight, there's a crepe out there for everyone.
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What's in a name? This ring shaped pastry was created in honour of a cycle tournament in 1910 between Paris and Brest, but has remained popular ever since. Akin to a grown up choux puff, the ring is filled with cream and hazelnut praline – making it every dessert fiend's daydream and a dieter's worst nightmare.
Foie Gras
While a bit of a controversial delicacy, foie gras is undoubtedly as French as it gets and is found all over Paris. It's essentially a fatty duck or goose liver which has a soft texture and a rich taste, cementing its status as a luxury dish all over the world. It's served and prepared in a number of different ways: seared, made into a parfait, turned into pate and more.
Croque Monsieur
Not in the mood for a full meal? Nip into a café and grab a croque monsieur, Paris' take on a cheese and ham toastie and so much better. Combining slices of ham with gruyere cheese and buttered bread, it's usually served piping hot and covered in mouthwatering bechamel sauce. Easy, breezy Parisian comfort food.
Bon Appétit!
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Yes, Keep Pop Loud Records is go! We're gradually announcing the acts that are appearing on the exclusive, limited edition compilation CD and this week's Track of the Week is one of them - joining the previously announced Screaming Maldini, The Half Rabbits and Bordeauxxx.
Kidnapper Bell contribute the new song 'Everything Ever' as a showcase of their unique combination of new wave and scatter-shot punk-pop and demonstrate how they're by far the most exciting band to come out of Birmingham since Johnny Foreigner.
There's been some changes in Kidnapper Bell's camp since we last heard from them on the 'Falling And Laughing' / 'Mouthful Of Pennies' AA Side, with the departure of their drummer. But with recording continuing apace there's a bright future for the band with a planned EP for over the Summer and talk of a shift in direction – possibly as a side project.
But for now there's 'Everything Ever', which you can stream below. At once spikey and epic you can immediately tell why we wanted them for the CD. As well as being one of the few acts around to demonstrate a skilled application of post-punk influences they've got the DIY aesthetic down to a T, creating wonderful handmade packages for their excellent music and we're excited to have them on board.
To be the first to find out who's joining KB on the tracklisting for Keep Pop Loud head to the Keep Pop Loud Records Facebook page and give us a Like. You'll be rewarded with eternal love.
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YPSILANTI, Mich. – Junior Kaylee Neumeister is tied for the lead and helped the Cleveland State University women's golf team to a second-place mark at the halfway point Monday at the Shirley Spork Invitational.
Hosted by Eastern Michigan, the event is being held at the par-72, 6,176-yard Eagle Crest Golf Club. CSU is in second place at +14 after shooting 302 in the opening round.
With heavy fog in the area Monday morning, the tournament was reduced from 54 holes to 36 holes as opening-round tee times had to be pushed back until late Monday morning.
Neumeister is tied for the lead with Sophia Trombetta of Michigan as the duo shot -2 (70) in the opening round. The 70 is a season low for Neumeister and ties her career low. Neumeister opened with a birdie on the par-5 10th and added two more birdies against a single bogey on the back nine to shoot -2 for her first nine holes. She ended her day like she started it as she birdied the par-5 ninth to finish with two birdies and two bogeys on the front half. Her five birdies led the field Monday.
Sophomore Madison Butler shot +1 on each nine to finish at +2 (74), leaving her in a tie for ninth. She tied for the lead in par-4 scoring, shooting a combined -4 on the par-4's.
Freshman Meg Rossouw, who was playing in the lineup for the first time as a collegian, and classmate Grace Zimmerman both shot +7 (79) Monday while sophomore Ashley Knight finished at +10 (82).
Cleveland State led the field in par-4 scoring in the first round, averaging 4.20 strokes per par-4.
Neumeister joined Butler as two of the four players in the field to play the par-4's under par for the day. Zimmerman tied for second in par-3 scoring at -1 for the day.
Neumeister's 70 was the fifth round in program history of 70 or better with the junior owning three of those five rounds.
The final 18 holes of the tournament will be played Tuesday with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. Cleveland State will be playing with third-place Western Michigan and first-place Bowling Green in the final round and will tee off on holes 1-4.


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2012 AIA COTE Awards Announced
The American Institute of Architects' Committee on the Environment (AIA-COTE) top ten buildings for 2012 have been announced, and they are as usual, a mix if some pretty conventional looking commercial structures and a couple of technical and architectural knockouts. As always, one gets a really thorough presentation with a tonne of information on bioclimatic design, light, air, water and "long life, loose fit."
Over at BuildingGreen, which helped in the competition, Paula Melton gives succinct summaries. My favourites:
University of Minnesota–Duluth Classroom Building Salmela Architect
Paula writes:
This classroom building is the first AIA–COTE Top Ten project we've seen built to Passive House performance standards. Passive solar heat gain provides almost all the heating energy in winter, while super-insulation ensures that the building can stay warm for several days without power or direct sunlight. The structure provides a gateway to the university's nature preserve and includes an outdoor classroom area that enabled a minimal building footprint.
The designers note in their submission the key benefit of Passivhaus design:
The project shows that low‐tech investments in the thermal envelope can have a short payback period because the heating and cooling systems are nearly eliminated.
Portland Community College Newberg Center Hennebery Eddy Architects
Paula writes:
The first building constructed as part of a planned net-zero-energy campus, in Newburg, Oregon, this community college student center strives to provide for a wider socioeconomic group the type of high-performance building students are more likely to enjoy on residential four-year campuses. Careful design of the natural ventilation system eliminated the need for mechanical cooling, while daylighting and passive solar heating strategies reduce energy use. The staff is engaged in intensive post-occupancy energy tracking to ensure net-zero performance.
Love the ventilation. The designers write:
While achieving net-zero energy provides the obvious benefits of reduced greenhouse gas emissions and negligible energy expense, the most important outcome is re-connecting people with their environment. The Center's reliance on passive systems means the character of the light in the building changes throughout the day as the sun makes its path across the sky. As the seasons shift from summer to winter, so will the indoor temperature subtly shift from warmer to cooler, and the introduction of fresh air brings a sense of the outside environment and climate.
ASU Polytechnic Academic District Lake|Flato Architects
I am always a fan of Lake|Flato, and they don't disappoint here. Paula writes:
This pedestrian-oriented campus in Mesa, Arizona, replaced a decommissioned Air Force base, in the process resolving longstanding flooding issues through naturalized habitats that supplanted a full 14 acres of asphalt and concrete. "Extroverted circulation" in protected atria and courtyards optimizes the available space, providing outdoor connections and gathering spaces while also reducing construction costs and minimizing the amount of impervious surface.
The designers write:
Purposeful environmental strategies, such as narrow building sections, open-air atria, shading devices, and solar orientation allow 81% of the spaces to be effectively daylit. The glazing quantity and sun shading strategies were carefully calibrated to each specific orientation. The north-south oriented wings incorporated a window-to-wall ratio of approximately 30% open area and rely on weathered perforated corrugated steel sunshades that reduce glare, promote views to the courtyards, and minimize the thermal load on the exterior. The open air atria provide even, indirect daylight to the interior of the wing, resulting in balanced daylight in most classrooms.
Mercy Corps Headquarters THA Architecture
The preservationist in me loves this one. Paula writes:
Determined to live out its mission of promoting community renewal after disaster or hardship, Mercy Corps chose to bring new life into an existing neighborhood through its renovation of and addition to a historic Portland, Oregon, landmark, the Packer-Scott Building. The urban location allows 75% of employees to arrive by alternative transportation—leading to a need to expand bicycle storage facilities in the near future.
We do go on about transportation efficiency, that where you live and work matters more than what you live and work in. The Mercy Corps building covers both:
The urban location was specifically selected to promote alternative transportation. In fact, the secure bike parking now needs to be expanded! The global headquarters included a sensitive addition to, and re-use and renovation of, the historic landmark masonry Packer-Scott building. The major financial decision to save and rehabilitate the existing building both preserved the historic district and reused resources – a fundamental idea of sustainability and cultural regionalism. More than a renewed architectural presence in the neighborhood, the Mercy Corps Headquarters catalyzes the activities and values that are integral to its mission.
More at the AIA and Building Green


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Amazon was the first to disrupt the Smart Speaker Market with Amazon Alexa (later renamed to Echo.) Shortly afterward, Google forayed into the smart home space with its futuristic technology 'Google Home'. Google Home device was powered by a more advanced version of Google Assistant and promised to be the most advanced device to leverage IoT. More recently, both Alibaba and Xiaomi have introduced their Voice Assistant to compete with Google Home. Overall, it can be seen that while Amazon has a 3-year head start over its competitors, more players have come with comparable technologies to stand abreast with the global giant. This has to lead to a significant decrease in the market share of Amazon and Google, suggesting that both the conglomerates have to revisit their strategies.
What are the Prospects for Amazon and Google in the Markets for Smart Speaker with Voice Assistant?
According to recent market studies, Amazon manufactured more than 4 million smart Speakers with voice assistant in the first quarter of 2018, thus accounting for a 43 percent market share. Google, on the other hand, shipped around 2.4 million units and ranked second in the list. Alibaba comes at number 3 with 700,000 units while Apple shipped 600,000 to come forth on the list. Xiaomi, the latest entrant is at the fifth spot with 200,000 units. This implies that Amazon's global market share has reduced to nearly half since the same period last year. While, 2017 was the best year yet for all players, in terms of hardware sales, the question remains for Amazon and Google – whether they will be able to hold on to their market share and improve?
Competition from Alibaba in China
Both Amazon and Google face fresh competition, the toughest one yet, from Apple's 'HomePod' in the first quarter of 2018. At the same time, their market in China has been severely disrupted by the likes of Xiaomi and Alibaba. With Alibaba's 'Tmall Genie' Smart Speaker with voice assistant coming in the market, Amazon lost its footing in the East and South East Asian regions. To make matters worse, Alibaba introduced another variant of Tmall Genie, known as AliGenie that understood Mandarin. The device from Alibaba also replicates Alexa in its Smart Speakers with Voice Assistant facilities.
It also boasts of a visual recognition capability which allows it to identify various objects. This includes children's books as well as medicine making it a formidable object. Alexa, on the other hand, can recognize five variations of English, German and Japanese, with news suggesting an upgrade later this year, to include French. Likewise, Google Assistant will be available in 30 languages, including English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish, by the end of 2018.
Xiaomi – Rearing to Go?
Xiaomi too announced its Mi AI Speaker in the year 2017 in China, thus coming into direct conflict with both of Amazon and Google there. Xiaomi's device costs half the price of Echo and Google Home. that said, Xiaomi has recently come up with the idea of introducing a Smart Speaker with Voice Assistant from Google. This feature will allow the users to control products through a smart speaker like Google Home or Amazon Echo. This feature will allow the users to control products through a smart speaker, just like Google Home or Amazon Echo.
The Future of Smart Speakers with Voice Assistant Facility
David Watkins, Director at Strategy Analytics at Amazon, says, "Amazon and Google accounted for a dominant 70 percent share of global smart speaker shipments in Q1 2018, although their combined share has fallen from 84 percent in Q4 2017 and 94 percent in the year-ago quarter. This is partly because of strong growth in the Chinese market for smart speakers where both Amazon and Google are currently absent. Alibaba and Xiaomi are leading the way in China and their strength in the domestic market alone is proving enough to propel them into the global top five." Global smart speaker shipments rose 278 percent since last year in the first quarter of 2018, indicating voice-enabled devices are more than a trend.


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As far as cities go - I love Melbourne. I could spend all my time taking photos of buildings.
Just a couple of photos for you to enjoy.
Til next time
Mode of Transport: Ducati ST3
Mr Rod Stewart
The Block Arcade
Mode of transport for most of trip home: An Unfixable Puncture!


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Embark on a Tour of the Most Popular Major Cities of Brazil
Brazil, one of the very important countries in South America, is the tenth-largest economy in the world. Beautiful beaches and historical landmarks have made the country a popular tourist attraction. To know about the major cities of Brazil, read on.
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Brazil, the fifth-largest country, occupying almost half of South America is also the fifth most populous country in the world. The Atlantic Ocean on the east of Brazil has given it a 7,491 km long coastline. Originally a colony of Portugal and an empire since 1822, Brazil established itself as a republic in 1889. Currently defined as a Federal Republic, Brazil consists of 26 states and 5,564 municipalities. Most of the state capitals are the largest cities in their respective states. Brazil is characterized by a high level of urbanization, with nearly 8 out of every 10 Brazilians inhabiting the cities. Here we take you on a tour to some of the major cities of Brazil. Come along!
Located in the central-west region of Brazil, Brasilia is the country's capital since 1960. Its architecture and town planning has influenced many urban areas that developed in the 20th century. Interestingly, when seen from above, the shape of the planned part of this city resembles that of a butterfly. Brasilia is home to about 2,557,000 people. Many Brazilian companies are headquartered in Brasilia. This major city of Brazil finds a place in the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites.
Rio de Janeiro
Literally meaning, 'River of January', Rio de Janeiro is the second-largest city of Brazil and South America. The city is the capital of Rio de Janeiro state. It was the national capital for two centuries and an independent nation for over 130 years. Rio houses Christ the Redeemer, a giant statue of Jesus, which is one of the New seven wonders of the world. Maracana stadium, the largest football stadium in the world and Sambodromo, a gigantic parade stand are some of the other important landmarks of Rio de Janeiro. The year-round carnivals and hotel-lined beaches are some of the tourist attractions of Rio. Ironically, it is also among the most violent cities in the world.
Founded in 1669, as the Fort of Sao Jose do Rio Negro, Manaus developed into a town in 1832 and was named 'Manaus', meaning 'Mother of the gods' in honor of the nation of Manaus. Since 1848, Manaus has been formally recognized as a city. It is the second-largest metropolitan area in Northern Brazil with a population of 1.71 million. Today, Manaus is the most influential city of Brazil.
Salvador is the capital of Bahia state located on the northeastern coast of Brazil. Due to the happy-go-lucky nature of the inhabitants and their active participation in celebrations and carnivals, Salvador is often referred to as the Brazil's capital of happiness. It is the third-most populous city in Brazil, and its metropolitan area is considered as the wealthiest in the north-eastern region of the country. A major portion of Salvador's population has a Black African ancestry. Perhaps, this is the reason behind the influence of Africans on many aspects of Salvador's culture. Apart from being an important city in Brazil, Salvador is also the oldest city in Brazil.
It is the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Brazil. Located at the confluence of Rivers Beberibe and Capibaribe, it is a major port in the Atlantic Ocean. Due to the presence of many rivers and bridges, the city has been nicknamed as 'Brazilian Venice'. Recife is the second-largest medical center of Brazil, a well-known educational center, and an upcoming tourist attraction. The growth of electronics, food, and other industries, has made it the most important commercial center of Brazil.
Sao Paulo
Located in southeastern Brazil, between Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo is the country's most populous city. It is also the world's 12th largest city by population. Capital of the state of Sao Paulo, it houses many important museums, monuments, and parks, thus making it a major economic and cultural center. It is also known as Sampa or Terra da Garoa (Land of Drizzle). It was expected to rank third after London and Mexico City in terms of economic growth between 2011 and 2025. It has the largest economy by GDP in Latin America and Southern Hemisphere. Home to immigrants from all parts of the world, it is a multicultural city known for its diversity.
A trip to Brazil is incomplete without a visit to Brazil's famous cities like these and places such as Fortaleza, Santa Catarina, and Minas Gerais, housing some of the important historic landmarks of Brazil. So when are you planning your next vacation to this country?


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The Scottish Church is in an interesting place. Perhaps a time of transition. Definitely a time of challenge. It would be very easy to focus simply on the negatives and challenges we face as a Church, but I want to be positive.
God is not finished with Scotland yet.
God is not finished with Scotland yet.
So let me begin by focusing on some of the things that encourage me.
There is church growth. It is often in the cities and larger towns. From the northern cities of Aberdeen and Inverness, to the central belt of Edinburgh and Glasgow and further west, I can take you to churches that are growing through conversations. This growth is not just in one style of church – there is growth in Pentecostal, charismatic and theologically conservative churches, from Elim and AOG, to ethnic minority churches to the Free Church. From the Islands to the borders there are signs of life.
There is a growing desire to help to identify, train and support pioneers and church planters. Ministries such as the Scottish School of Christian Mission, Forge, Cairn and others are trying to help churches think about what it means to be the people of faith in these times. These groups are also helping to identify church planters, which I think will be key to the re-evangelisation of our nation. Our own material at the Evangelical Alliance around What Kind of Church? has also been used by churches across the theological spectrum.
We have often put Church before mission and cared more about ourselves than the lost.
There is also a growth in prayer helped by groups such as Pray for Scotland, 24-7 and a host of other local and national groups.
Alpha continues to have a big impact across the nation and there is also growth in ministries seeking to take the gospel out of church buildings through Healing on the Streets, healing rooms, prophetic evangelism and so on. When you add all this to groups that engage in meeting the social needs of the poorest in our society, like Bethany Christian Trust, CAP, ROC and an amazing number of local initiatives, you can see that there are things to get excited about in the Scottish Church.
However, all is not rosy. There are huge challenges.
The major denominations have been slow to respond to the changing social climate in which we minister, and are seeing huge decline. There must be questions asked about whether the prevailing models of ministry within denominations such as the Church of Scotland can survive long term.
While there are changes taking place, will it be too little too late?
The average age of church attenders across the country is very high, and reaching lost generations – when many congregations lack energy or indeed the desire for change and challenge – is also going to be a big problem.
The need to have a clear strategy for winning back large proportions of the population who are living in housing schemes across the country is another key need. While some groups have done some amazing work in planting churches in housing schemes, there is still huge work to be done.
Scotland is a rapidly secularising nation, and the need for thoughtful apologetics, clear discipleship models and creating Christians who are confident in the public square all become more and more significant. The Church must think clearly about how we prepare and support the upcoming generations to follow and serve Jesus faithfully in complex times.
The challenges are real and clear, and we have been slow to respond to them.
In my opinion we have been far too focused on maintaining what we had, and way too slow to reach out in creative and risky ways beyond ourselves.
We have often put Church before mission and cared more about ourselves than the lost.
Some of us have clearly lost our first love and not listened to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
However, God is faithful and gracious. His love endures and He is rekindling in some a passion for the gospel, a deeper love and a desire to see the Kingdom of God advance across our land.
To connect with Fred and the team in Scotland, visit the Evangelical Alliance Scotland web page.
We hope you find videos, articles and resources on our website that inspire you and your community to share Jesus – and please do feel free to share these on social media or in church gatherings. If you see something that you would like to post on another website, however, please get in touch so that we can help you.


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Treatment for mouth, head and neck cancer
The treatment you have will depend on your age, your general health and the type of cancer. Your doctor will also explain to you if your treatment can cure or control the cancer.
Some of the treatments used for mouth, head and neck cancers are:
Targeted therapies
You may need one or two of these treatments or a combination.
Before treatment
- Dental check-up: Before you begin your treatment, your doctor may advise you to have a dental check-up. This is very important as your treatment may cause your mouth to become sore.
- Smoking and drinking: Your doctor might advise you not to smoke and drink alcohol at this time. Smoking and alcohol can cause your treatment to become less effective or increase the side-effects. If you would like to give up smoking, speak to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. The National Smokers' Quitline is available for advice, support and information at Freefone 1800 201 203 (Monday–Sunday 8am–10pm).
Surgery is one of the main treatments for mouth, head and neck cancers. The aim of surgery is to remove the cancer cells. If the cancer is found early, surgery can often cure it. Depending on where the tumour is found, your surgeon may need to remove skin, muscle or bone along with your cancer. This can be replaced by skin or muscle or prosthesis. Your doctor will explain what to expect after surgery and if any scarring will happen.
Surgery may also affect how you eat or drink or how you look. A plastic surgeon might also work with your surgeon to reconstruct the affected area to give you the best possible function and appearance. This is called reconstructive surgery.
Depending on your surgery, you may need to stay in hospital for several days or even weeks. For the first few days after surgery, you might need to stay in the intensive care unit. It is normal to be attached to tubes and drips after your surgery for a few days. These include a drip to give you fluids, a tube going from your nose to your stomach (nasogastric tube) to feed you or a PEG tube going from the wall of your tummy directly into your stomach.
You may have a tube draining urine from your bladder (catheter) and some small tubes to drain any excess blood from your wound. For some patients swelling and bruising around the mouth or throat can make breathing difficult. Your surgeon may need to make an opening in your neck into your windpipe so that you can breathe easier. This is called a tracheostomy or stoma. After surgery, a team of health professionals will care for you and visit you regularly. This includes a dietitian, physiotherapist, social worker and speech and language therapist.
Radiotherapy is the use of high-energy rays to kill or shrink the cancer cells. Radiotherapy can be used alone or with other treatments like surgery or chemotherapy. If given after surgery, it can destroy any cancer cells left behind. There are two main ways to give radiotherapy: external beam radiation and internal radiation.
External beam radiation aims high-energy X-rays at a cancer to cure or control it. These X-rays come from a machine called a linear accelerator. The treatment does not hurt but you must lie very still during it. For most mouth, head and neck cancers, a 'mask' is needed. These masks are moulded from plastic to the shape of your face and make sure your head keeps still during treatment.
Internal radiotherapy involves giving radiotherapy from within your body. Usually an implant containing a source of radiation is put directly into the tumour and left in place for several days. It will release radiation and kill the cancer cells. Internal radiotherapy is also known as brachytherapy. The implant is usually put in under general anaesthetic.
See the booklet Understanding Radiotherapy, which you can download from our "Important cancer information booklets" list on the right hand side of this page, for more details about the types of radiotherapy and possible side-effects.
Learn more about radiotherapy.
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to cure or control cancer. Chemotherapy drugs can be given on their own or with each other. Chemotherapy can also be given before or after radiotherapy and surgery. The drugs are either injected into the bloodstream or given in tablet form. Your doctor will decide the type and dose of your chemotherapy based on the size and location of the tumour, if it has spread, and your general health. Some drugs used for mouth, head and neck cancer are carboplatin and Taxol. See the booklet Understanding Chemotherapy and Other Cancer Drugs, which you can download from our "Publications about cancer treatment side effects" list on the right hand side of this page, for more information about chemotherapy.
Learn more about chemotherapy.
Biological therapies
Biological therapies are drugs that block the growth of cancer cells by interfering with molecules needed for the cancer to grow. Unlike chemotherapy, biological therapy can tell the difference between cancer cells and normal cells. Biological therapy can be given on its own or with chemotherapy drugs.
A commonly used biological therapy for mouth, head and neck cancer is cetuximab (Erbitux).
Learn more about biological therapies.
Advanced treatment
Advanced cancer is when the cancer has spread to other parts of your body. If this happens, your doctor will discuss the best treatment option for you with a team of healthcare professionals. Your doctor may refer you to specialist palliative care doctors and nurses.
Palliative care is treatment and care given if you are seriously ill. The aim of the care is not to cure the disease but to relieve your symptoms and make sure you have the best quality of life possible. Patients with mouth, head and neck cancers often have difficult symptoms and the palliative care team can help you to manage these better.
Side effects
The type of side-effects you get will depend on the type of treatment, the dose, the duration and your own general health. Many treatments may cause fatigue. Your doctor will discuss any likely side-effects before treatment.
- Surgery: Surgery may affect how you eat or drink or how you look. If you have swelling and bruising around your mouth, you may need a temporary airway called a tracheostomy so you can breathe easily.
- Radiotherapy: Some common side-effects are sore skin, tiredness (fatigue), loss of taste, loss of appetite, feeling sick (nausea), hair loss in the treated area, bad breath, dry mouth, sore mouth, pain on swallowing and jaw stiffness. For patients receiving internal radiation, the skin or tissue around the implant can become swollen and sore.
- Chemotherapy: The side-effects of chemotherapy depend on the individual drug. They may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite or hair loss.
- Targeted therapies: These may cause flu-like symptoms when given at first. But in general they cause very few side-effects.
- Photodynamic therapy: This will cause you to become highly sensitive to light for about 2 weeks. Other temporary side-effects are some pain, swelling of the treated area, difficulty in swallowing and bleeding.
All of the above side-effects usually improve once your treatment is over. A team of health professionals such as the doctor, nurse, dietitian, physiotherapist, social worker and speech and language therapist will help ease any side-effects.
For more about coping with side-effects, see the booklets Understanding Chemotherapy and Other Cancer Drugs, Understanding Radiotherapy, Coping with Fatigue, Diet and Cancer and Understanding Cancer and Complementary Therapies, all available to download under the "Publications about cancer treatment side effects" list on the right hand side of this page.
Learn more about side effects.
Clinical trials
If a treatment looks like it might be helpful, it is given to patients in research studies called clinical trials. Trials may be taking place at the hospital you are attending. If you are interested in taking part, talk to your doctor. He or she can tell you if the trial would suit you or not.


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Walnut Creek Workday
What: Walnut Creek Park Wednesday Trail Workday
When: Wednesday, June 19 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM
Where: Meet in pool parking lot. We will head into the trail at 5:30PM.
What will we be doing: We will be removing the log pile in Marks' Art. It has deteriorated to an unsafe level and with the "No Chainsaw" policy in effect by the City of Austin we cannot cut and bring in new logs to rehab or restore it. Additionally as part of the removal we will be doing rehab on several of the root sections in Mark's Art and some erosion control on the trail. If you miss us in the parking lot, we will be at the Log pile in Mark's Art.
What to bring: gloves, trimming tools, digging tools, fluids.
Contact: Rich Szecsy, 214-202-1379 with questions.
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While most of us will acknowledge that change is good, it's also true that some things are perfect just the way they are. So it goes with purple corn (Zea mays L.), a powerfully nutritious crop that can trace its roots all the way back to the ancient Aztec civilization.
Ancient Grains
Archaeologists theorize that maize (another name for corn) was an integral part of the development of the remarkable blossoming of culture that occurred in Peru more than 5,000 years ago. Excavations of ancient sites have provided evidence that, just like in other parts of the world, agriculture—specifically, maize—was a key factor in the emergence of the great South American civilizations.
Better Than Blueberries!
Purple corn, known locally as maíz morado or kculli, is still grown today in the Andean valleys of Peru, where locals enjoy it prepared in a refreshing drink made from the whole corn and cob. While it may be fabulous in drinks and desserts, purple corn also has amazing health-boosting properties thanks to its brilliant jewel-toned hue. Although they share a deep, rich color, purple corn bests superfood blueberries in antioxidant capacity, making it one of the world's best sources of free-radical fighting anthocyanins (flavonoids).
Drink It Daily
The good news is that you don't have to travel to Peru to reap the benefits of this plant. Purple corn extract is available at many natural health retailers in the US. Purple corn extracts and powders are the perfect way to add nutrients and antioxidants to your favorite drink or smoothie recipe.
Here are some more fun facts about this colorful crop:
- Purple corn is the same species as the corn we are familiar with, but the more colorful varieties have higher levels of cell-protecting antioxidants.
- Anthocyanins in purple corn may lower blood pressure in those with mild-to-moderate hypertension, regardless of age, gender, and body mass.
- The purple pigment demonstrates anti-inflammatory capabilities and may impede the development of colon cancer.
- Purple corn has been shown to reduce type 2 diabetes risk, and may help slow kidney damage and disease caused by diabetic nephropathy.
- Researchers at the University of Illinois are working on developing safe, natural food dyes derived from purple corn to replace synthetic versions.
"Anthocyanin-Rich Purple Corn Extract and Its Effects on the Blood Pressure of Adults" by M.L. Finkel et al., Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2/28/13
"Anti-diabetic Effect of Purple Corn Extract . . ." by B. Huang et al., Nutr Res Pract, 2/15
"Blue and Purple Corn: Not Just for Tortilla Chips Anymore," 5/17/17; "Compound Found in Purple Corn May Aid in Developing Future Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes, Kidney Disease," 9/18/12; "Maize in Diets of People in Coastal Peru Dates to 5,000 Years Ago," 2/25/13, www.ScienceDaily.com
"The Potential Health Benefits of Purple Corn" by Kenneth Jones, HerbalGram, 2005
"Purple Corn Compound Helps to Slow Kidney Damage," Diabetes Functional Foods Nutrition, 10/10/12
"Purple Corn History," www.BelloMagazine.com
"Stoichiometric and Kinetic Studies of Phenolic Antioxidants from Andean Purple Corn and Red-Fleshed Sweetpotato" by B.A. Cevallos-Casals and L. Cisneros-Zevallos, J Food Agric Chem, 5/21/03


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Five Things to Negotiate While Waiting for a Raise
1. Ask for a percentage. Step back and evaluate how you might increase value for your company. Can
you do something to bring more customers, increase visibility, expand offerings, boost efficiency? If so, write up a proposal outlining your idea, and suggest that if you manage to complete the project, the company could reward you by giving you a percentage of the increased revenue your efforts garner.
2. Ask for a bonus. If your boss says the company can't afford to pay you more, ask for a bonus based on the company reaching certain benchmarks. This strategy is similar to asking for a percentage, except that your reward is tied to company performance, and it's a one-time deal. Of course, it will be easier to win the proposition if you tie the bonus to your contribution. In other words, you get the bonus if the company does better and you can document the fact that you played a role.
3. Ask for telecommuting privileges. Now might be a great time to put forth the possibility of working from home part time. Why deal with the commute and a stagnant salary?
4. Negotiate with time instead of dollars. You can compensate for the lack of salary growth by creating a schedule you love, if your employer is willing. It can't hurt to ask if you can tack on a week of vacation time, or come into work later or earlier, or shuffle your schedule to work only four days a week.
5. Up the training dollars. Your boss might not feel ready to risk giving you a salary boost, but you might be able to shake loose more money for professional development. If you approach your company with this idea, make sure you emphasize how the cost of the training will come back to them tenfold since it will help you to perform at a much higher level.


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Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.
MSF is advertising for the following position: Qualified Translator
Requirements for the position
Area: Administration
Experience: Desirable
Education: Desirable language high school related diploma
English : Essential(Written and spoken fluent English)
Turkish : Essential-mother tongue
Arabic : Essential(Written and Spoken fluent)
Flexibility Required for working hours. Weekend work not planned in advance
Skills motivation, dynamism, diplomatic, coordination skills, collaboration
Computer skills if possible
Other: Driving licence –Essential –To be able to travel out of Hatay
Duration of the contract 2 months
Place of work: Hatay office and travelling out of Hatay
Level: 5
Main purpose
The translator is responsible of:
· the oral and written translation from Arabic or Turkish to English and vice-versa whenever required .
· confidentiality regarding all the internal and external information gathered when doing translation.
· ensuring that the translation is un-biased and as much correct as possible. If any doubt, the translator is responsible of asking for clarification before translating.
Accountabilities · To ensure oral translation Arabic/English and Turkish and vice-versa for the international staff .
· To ensure the oral translation during meetings
· To ensure the written translation Arabic/English and Turkish and vice-versa of letters .
· To respect the medical confidentiality of the information gathered when translating medical conditions
· To ensure oral translation for official and unofficial meeting.
To respect the confidentiality of the information gathered during official and unofficial meetings
To prepare in advance together with the international staff for meetings, training etc if needed.
To translate correctly without personal interpretation of the translation
To help with the collection of the medical statistics and with the encoding of the data when required
To be calm and diplomatic in any circumstance, and to act according to MSF principles and the MSF Charter
To facilitate the collaboration and teamwork among all the staff in the project
interested applicants should send a detailed CV in English to
[email protected] entitled Translator – HATAY/TURKEY" before May 1 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview .
Closing Date : 01/05/2016
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VMRay offers a revolutionary departure from traditional malware sandbox analysis methods. Combining an agentless, hypervisor-based dynamic analysis approach with rapid reputation and static analysis, it provides malware analysts and incident response (DFIR) professionals full visibility into malware behavior and actionable threat intelligence for fast, accurate incident response or threat hunting. Completely invisible to malware, VMRay detects even the most evasive threats.


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The warm weather, for the time of the year, has had a detrimental effect on Swedish clothing group Hennes & Mauritz' quarterly turnover. Zara and Primark's strong competitive position will also have had its impact.
Weak November
As everyone awaits the actual winter weather, sales for winter clothing have also lagged behind. H&M's fourth quarter turnover for its broken fiscal year reached 48.7 billion Swedish krona (excluding VAT), some 5.2 billion euro. That result is well below analyst expectations, which stood at 49.5 billion krona.
November was the worst month of the previous quarter: turnover (in Swedish krona) barely reached 4 % higher than last year, only the second time this year monthly growth dipped below 10 %. The nice weather was mostly an issue in Germany, where it generates a fifth of its turnover, and in the United States.
Spanish Inditex, boasting the largest quarterly turnover growth in three years' time, and Irish low-cost retailer Primark have also definitely caused havoc for H&M's turnover.
Hennes & Mauritz now has 3,924 stores worldwide, up 413 compared to last year. These stores generated 209.92 billion Swedish krona in turnover over its entire fiscal year, which is 22.62 billion euro. That is a 19 % increase overall and an 11 % increase in local currency. The company will present its final numbers on 28 January.


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Carlisle's troubled build-up the new season lurched into disarray last night when manager Ian Atkins left for Cardiff and West Bromwich Albion were given the green light to sign top scorer Scott Dobie.
Atkins has agreed to join the ambitious Welsh club as joint assistant to Alan Cork alongside former Darlington number two Ian Butterworth.
The 44-year-old will take up his new post with the Second Division side on Monday following the conclusion of lengthy talks with Cork, who confirmed: "I've offered Ian the job as my assistant and he has accepted."
Atkins, who turned down the job as Cardiff manager four years ago, severs a 12-month association with the Cumbrians during which time he won praise for leading them to Third Division safety on a shoestring budget.
Atkins had been linked with the vacant manager's job at Torquay following talks with Gulls chairman Mike Bateson, but ex-QPR striker Ian Dowie is now expected to be installed as Colin Lee's successor.
The in-demand Dobie, who struck 13 times last season to help Atkins' side secure survival, is due in the West Midlands today for talks after Albion had a #150,000 bid accepted for the 22-year-old.
Albion boss Gary Megson remains confident his ambitious side can thrash out personal terms with the Cumbrian-born prospect, who attracted interest from a string of clubs including Newcastle and Sunderland through his exploits last season.
Megson said: "We have been monitoring Scott for a long time.
"We've spoken to Carlisle and the matter is in the hands of our chairman and chief executive.
"Hopefully we can wrap things up because Scott is one of the players on my wanted list."
Dobie's departure is by no means sealed although Carlisle fans fear they may have seen the powerful 6ft striker play his last game for the club.


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At our specialized, state-of-the-art practice, we pinpoint your child's seizures and what may be triggering them, and work with you to tailor a plan of care that meets your child's needs. Our goal is to provide an immediate assessment, thorough evaluation, accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. Through our multidisciplinary team, you will meet specialists dedicated to improving your child's quality of life and navigating the challenges that are associated with a diagnosis of seizures and/or living with epilepsy.
We are affiliated with New York City's top-ranked Phyllis and David Komansky Children's Hospital at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Services & Programs
We offer multiple subspecialty clinics/programs that offer expertise in all areas of epilepsy, particularly in treating early onset epilepsy and refractory epilepsy:
- New onset seizure clinic
- Infantile spasms clinic
- Lennox Gastaut clinic
- Ketogenic Diet Program
- Genetics Epilepsy Clinics
- Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
- Dravet Syndrome/PCDH19
- Multidisciplinary Joint Neurosurgery-Epilepsy Clinic
Diagnosis & Treatment
When you come to us for epilepsy care, we offer:
A Multidisciplinary Approach
Your child has access to a team of pediatric specialists including pediatric epileptologists, pediatric neurologists, pediatric neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, electroencephalogram (EEG) technologists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, psychiatrists, and dietitians. Moreover, if your child needs health care for another medical condition, we have the specialists and subspecialists onsite to meet those needs as well.
Dedicated Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring
One of the most important components of your child's epilepsy care is the diagnosis. We use the most advanced EEG technology to pinpoint the location, type, and severity of your child's seizures. In addition to neurological imaging studies, we use sophisticated tools to assess your child's brain function, including EEG monitoring and special electrophysiologic mapping techniques. We use the findings of these tests to plan surgery in children with epilepsy that cannot be adequately controlled with other therapies.
Customized Therapy
We tailor therapy to your child's needs, taking into account other factors — such as lifestyle, stress, sleep habits, and diet — that may serve as triggers for seizures. Available treatments include antiseizure medications, dietary therapy and vitamins, and surgery for those children whose seizures cannot be controlled with nonsurgical methods.
Specialized Care for Children with Other Disorders
Some disorders may predispose children to seizures, such as tuberous sclerosis complex, neurofibromatosis, and autism spectrum disorders. If your child has one of these disorders or another genetic disorder that can cause seizures, our dedicated specialists with expertise in these areas are available.
Transitional Care to Adulthood
We recognize that epilepsy is a lifelong condition and that children's needs change as they get older, particularly during their teenage years. We work with teens to help them understand their responsibility for their health and to hear what they have to say about their personal goals. We use this information to tailor their therapy as they get older to meet their current needs at each stage of life. As they get ready to leave their teen years, we work with them and with our adult epilepsy treatment specialists to facilitate the gradual transition from pediatric to adult care, ensuring continuity of treatment.
Care for Your Family
The needs of a child with epilepsy affect the entire family. We work closely with your family to address your child's needs and to assess how those needs influence your family's dynamic. For school-age children who require longer-term care, we have staff available to help children keep up with their educational development.
Our Team
Zachary Grinspan, M.D, M.S.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Attending Pediatrician
Nanette Laitman Clinical Scholar in Healthcare Policy & Research/Community Health
Associate Professor of Healthcare Policy & Research
Jules Beal, M.D.
Assistant Attending Pediatrician - NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Jacqueline Gofshteyn, M.D.
Assistant Attending Pediatrician
Kevin Gurcharran, M.D.
Assistant Attending Pediatrician
Belinda Marquis, M.D.
Assistant Attending Pediatrician
Srishti Nangia, M.D.
Assistant Attending Pediatrician
Jamie Palaganas, M.D.
Assistant Attending Pediatrician
- Epilepsy Foundation: Website includes education, wellness, and community resources from nationwide non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of people with epilepsy.
- American Epilepsy Society: Professional organization promoting education and research.
- CDC Epilepsy Info Webpage
What Sets us Apart
- Refractory epilepsy patients are seen by a multidisciplinary team during one office visit that includes an epileptologist, neurosurgeon, ketogenic dietician, social worker, and a neuropsychologist.
- Our doctors are affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, included on the 2018-2019 US News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals rankings for Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery – and ranked #1 in New York City.


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Once you have decided on the fabric for your made-to-measure curtains, this is a great time to think about the accessories you'd like to co-ordinate your brand new look.
We have some fantastic options for pelmets, tie backs and scatter cushions all in a choice of over 800 fabrics.
Match up with your new curtains with a pelmet - a great way to complete the transformed look of a room.
The Bound Edge Pelmet is suitable for a pelmet board. Standard drop ranges from 20.3 cm (8") at the centre to 30.5 cm (12") at the edges.
Pinch Pleat Button Pelmet is suitable for both pelmet board or duo rail. Alternative drops can be made. Alternative button colours are also available to give your window dressing a distinctive look.
A Border pelmet can really deliver a stylish look. A contrast colour edge is a great option to match cushions or other accessories in the room.
The box pelmet is suitable for a more formal surrounding and is suited to a pelmet board or duo rail.
Bound Edge Tie Backs are a great finishing touch. Simply ask your consultant for details including any special offers on accessories.
Piped Scatter Cushions are a great finishing touch available in over 800 different fabrics and in several different styles. They really help to create a co-ordinating look for your room.
Round Button Cushions are one of the most stylish options in the Plumbs accessories collection. These cushions can easily match the style of your room, everything from contemporary to traditional looks.


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Leica M - $7000 Full Frame Sensor Camera
If you're even remotely into photography, you'll know of Leica. The brand is at the top in terms of luxury cameras. All their cameras are priced in a way to make them really exclusive - only the rich are able to afford them.
The Leica M is a new rangefinder from Leica, which is the successor to the M9. It's made mainly from brass and magnesium and the traditional retro Leica design is still there. It has a new 24-megapixel 35mm CMOS sensor, an ultra quick Maestro image processor, LiveView functionality, a larger 3-inch display on the back which is protected by Gorilla Glass, can record up to 1080p and is compatible with the M and R range of lenses Leica offers.
They're expected to ship early next year so you better have a few thousand dollars just lying around.


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Current EVIC Projects
Journal Articles
- Bowler, Shaun, Thomas Brunell, Todd Donovan, and Paul Gronke. 2015. "Election Administration and Perceptions of Fair Elections." Electoral Studies. 38(2015): 1-9.
- Gronke, Paul and Peter Miller. 2012. "Voting by Mail and Turnout in Oregon: Revisiting Southwell and Burchett." American Politics Research.40(6): 976-997.
- Gronke, Paul, Eva Galanes-Rosenbaum and Peter Miller. 2008. "Convenience Voting." Annual Review of Political Science. Volume 11: 437-455.
- Gronke, Paul. 2008. "Early Voting Reforms and American Elections." William and Mary Law Review. 17(2): 423-451.
- Gronke, Paul and Daniel Krantz Toffey. 2008. "The Psychological and Institutional Determinants of Early Voting." Journal of Social Issues. 64(3): 503-524.
- Gronke, Paul, Eva Galanes-Rosenbaum and Peter Miller. 2007. "Early Voting and Turnout". PSOnline. 40(4): 639-645.
Books & Chapters
- "Convenience Voting and American Election Law." (Gronke, Canter 2016, in America Votes! A Guide to Election Law and Voting Rights 2nd Ed, ed Ben Griffith)
- "Voter Confidence as a Metric of Election Performance." (Gronke 2014, in Measure of American Elections, eds. Burden and Stewart III)
- "Early Voting After Bush v. Gore." (Gronke 2014, in Election Administration A Decade After Bush v. Gore, eds. Alvarez and Grofman)
- "Early Voting: The Quiet Revolution in American Elections." (Gronke 2012, in Law and Election Politics: The Rules of the Game, ed Streb)
- "Trust in Government and in Social Institutions." (Gronke, Hicks, and Cook 2009, in Understanding Public Opinion, eds. Norrander and Wilcox)
- "From Ballot Box to Mail Box: Early Voting and Turnout." (Gronke, Galanes-Rosenbaum, and Miller 2008, in Democracy in the States: Experiments in Elections Reform, eds. Cain, Tolbert, and Donovan)
- "The Growth of Early and Non-Precinct Place Balloting: When, Why, and Prospects for the Future." (Gronke, Galanes-Rosenbaum 2008, in America Votes! A Guide to Election Law and Voting Rights, ed Griffith)
- "The Electorate, the Campaign, and the Office: Settings, Campaigns, Institutions, and the Vote: A Unified Approach to House and Senate Elections." (Gronke 2000, Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press)
Working Papers, Presentations, & Reports
- Happy Birthday, You Get To Vote! Seljan, Gronke, and Yancheff. 2019. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association
- Who Votes with Automatic Voter Registration? Impact Analysis of Oregon's First-In-The-Nation Program (Gronke, Griffin, Wang, and Kennedy 2017) – Report prepared for the Center for American Progress, Washington D.C.
- Early Voting in Florida (Gronke and Stewart) – Paper prepared for the Midwest Political Science Association conference, Chicago.
- Early Voting in Florida (Gronke, Bishin, Stevens, and Galanes-Rosenbaum 2005) – Paper prepared for the Annual Conference of the American Political Science Association, Washington DC.
- Ballot Integrity under Oregon's Vote by Mail System (2005) – Report prepared for the Commission on Federal Election Reform, Washington DC.
- Powerpoint presentation for Summer Research Grant (Gronke and Rabiroff)
- Early Voting Reforms and American Elections (Gronke 2004) – Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association.


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Upgrade to 12 days for Elephant/ Croc / Buff @ $1000 a day
Hunt Includes:
PH, Vehicle, Safari camp staff, 3 meals a day ,local beverages, daily Laundry .
Permits applicable transfer from Bulawayo to main hunting area and back to Bulawayo.
CITES tag's for both Crocodile and Elephant.
Not included:
$500 concession fee
2% ZTA levy on day rate and t/fee
$250 transfer fee from and return to Bulawayo airport
Taxidermy and drop off of trophies
Baits Cost between $50-$150 per bait
Staff Gratuities
Hunt Croc by sight or bait .. expect 12 foot plus
Shangani river all the way from Lupane/ Kusile RDC to the Gwayi / Shangani junction.
Plains game can be hunted in the same area as the big game;
Water buck $ 1800, Eland $ 1800, Kudu $ 1800, Bush buck $ 750 , Impala $ 400, Hyena $ 750, Small nocturnal cats ( Civet / Genet ) $ 100 each.
- A deposit of 50% of the total daily rates for the duration of the safari is required in order to confirm and secure reservation of safari.
- The balance due, is payable 90 days prior to the commencement date of the safari.
- Trophy fees are payable on all animals killed, wounded and/or lost, prior to conclusion of safari.
- Deposits are non-refundable, however, by negotiation, can be carried over to the following season.
- All additional payments accrued whilst on safari are to be paid in cash only, US Dollars or local currency as may be stipulated by safari Operator. No traveller's cheques will be accepted.
- Valued Added Tax of 14% is payable on any animals, wounded, killed and/or lost, even if animal is not exported. This applies exclusively to South Africa.
- Every reasonable precaution is taken by the safari operators to ensure the safety and good health of all clients, however, NO LIABILITY or responsibility will be accepted for injury, loss or illness, either before, during or after the safari.
- We can recommend both reliable taxidermists and/or shipping agents, upon request or you can select to use your own, however, Safari Bound will not be held responsible for any loss or damage that may occur prior to, during or after packing, shipping, tanning and mounting.
- Prices are subject to change without notice.


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