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Funnybone Toys has a new line of products for the specialty toy and games market that combines form, function, and minimalist design. Products in the line include Disruptus, which uses disruptive thinking to help users innovate by encouraging different ideas and approaches. Another product, Arazzles, lets players explore geometrical configurations. Each set features cards with one of five different patterns of slots that allow abstract building and design opportunities.
Funnybone's Array is a colorful take on dominoes that utilizes multi-color cards. Special slice and splice rules allow players to use more cards in each turn. Spectrix is a fast-paced, colorful take on the classic game Rummy, in which the objective is to get rid of all the cards in one's hand. Lastly, Cubu plays on visual illusions to confuse players as they try to follow number and color sequences. The game forces players to use both sides of their brain at the same time.

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(in category theory/type theory/computer science)
of all homotopy types
of (-1)-truncated types/h-propositions
Let and be set-theoretic universes (such as Grothendieck universes or universes in an ambient topos) with "bigger than" , and let be a category "in the world of ," i.e. whose objects are -small and which itself is -large. Its universe enlargement is supposed to be a category "in the world of " which is "the same" or at least similar to , and perhaps better behaved.
An enlargement of a specific category, such as Set, Cat, Grp, or Top, is often denoted by writing its name in all capitals: SET, CAT, GRP, TOP.
As a notation for the operation on a general category , the notation has been proposed.
Since the enlargement is not well-specified by the above intuitive description, there are several different definitions, which are often equivalent but not always.
Henceforth we fix two universes and with . We will refer to sets in as small, sets in as large, and sets not necessarily in (or in the next larger universe ) as very large.
If is the category of small models of some theory, then we can take to be the category of large models of the same theory. For instance:
the large category Set of small sets is the category of small models of the theory with one sort and no operations or relations. The category of large models of this theory is just the very large category of large sets.
Similarly, from categories such as Grp, Cat, and Top of small groups, categories, and topological spaces, we obtain the categories , , and of large groups, categories, and topological spaces.
Note that the theory could be algebraic, as for , or essentially algebraic, as for , or even higher-order, as for . We will refer to this as the logical enlargement. In practice, this enlargement usually suffices, but for theoretical reasons it would be nice to have a construction which works on any large category.
For any large category , the very large presheaf category contains as a full subcategory. Furthermore, is -bicomplete, i.e. it has all large limits and colimits, whether or not was -complete or cocomplete, and the Yoneda embedding preserves all limits that exist in .
However, it hardly preserves any colimits (since it is a free cocompletion, after all). If we want an enlargement of which preserves some class of colimits in , then we can restrict to the full subcategory of consisting of the presheaves which preserved limit the colimits (i.e. take them to limits in ). Let's denote this category by . Since representable functors preserve all limits, the Yoneda embedding of factors through , and all the colimits in are preserved by this restricted embedding.
Moreover, is closed under limits in , so it is itself -complete. And as long as the (diagrams sizes of the) colimits in are at most large, then (by theorems of Day etc.) is reflective in , and hence also -cocomplete. Since usually, the only colimits we might care about in a large category are small, a natural choice for is the class of all small colimits existing in .
We will refer to this as the locally presentable enlargement, since it is a locally presentable category relative to . (In fact, it is locally -presentable, where is the cardinality of the first universe .) Moreover, we have the following (where denotes the category of -small-limit preserving functors).
Suppose is locally presentable relative to , so that there is a small cardinal and a small category with -small colimits such that . If denotes the class of all small colimits in , then .
Note that in this case, is the category of large models of the theory (namely ) of which is the category of small ones. Thus, the theorem says that when is locally presentable, the locally presentable enlargement is the same as the logical one.
Write . Then we have a full embedding , which preserves limits and colimits since they are calculated in the same way in both categories.
Now every object of is a small colimit of objects of , and the objects of are all -presentable in and in . Thus, every object of is -presentable in , where is the size of the universe . Conversely, since is locally -presentable (relative to ), any -presentable object in it is a -small colimit of -presentable objects—so since is closed under small colimits in , it must consist exactly of the -presentable objects. However, since is locally -presentable, it is also locally -presentable, so this implies that . But is precisely .
However, if is not locally presentable, then its logical and locally-presentable enlargements can disagree. In fact, they will usually disagree in this case, since if is not locally presentable relative to , its logical enlargement will usually not be locally presentable relative to either, whereas its locally-presentable enlargement is, by definition, locally presentable relative to . For example, the logical and locally presentable enlargements of are quite different.
There is a simple modification of the locally-presentable enlargement which makes it agree with the logical enlargement for all accessible categories, not just locally presentable ones. Namely, instead of , we consider , the category of -flat functors (functors that "would preserve all -small limits if they existed"). We call this the accessible enlargement.
Essentially the same proof as for the theorem above shows that if is accessible relative to , hence , then the accessible enlargement is equivalent to , which is of course the logical enlargement.
Note that if has all small limits, then its accessible and locally-presentable enlargements are the same, since a functor defined on a category with -small limits is -continuous iff it is -flat. However, if does not have small limits, then its locally-presentable enlargement does have all large limits, whereas its accessible enlargement does not.
Thus, when is "poorly behaved," its accessible enlargement is "closer to it" (in particular, identical to its logical enlargement if is accessible) and thus equally poorly behaved, whereas its locally-presentable enlargement is further from it, but better behaved (complete and cocomplete). For some purposes one may want one of these behaviors; for other purposes one may want the other.
One may further ask for an enlargement which inherits whatever additional structure has, such as monoidal structure. The logical enlargement will usually inherit such structure trivially, while the Day convolution theorem implies that when is monoidal, so is its locally-presentable enlargement—and moreover, the latter is closed even if is not!
Sections 2.6 and 3.11–3.12 of Basic Concepts of Enriched Category.
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Driven by new devices from Samsung, Google's app store, called Play, has surged ahead, despite a continued lack of top-end applications and consumers who still spend lower amounts. There are now 900million Android devices in the market compared to 600million Apple products.
Android, however, has recently won over growing number of app developers, with even the BBC moving to a new approach that attempts to deliver its popular apps simultaneously on both platforms. Although few apps launch first on Android, a growing number of the most popular are now available on both and the gap between launches is narrowing. Boradcaster Sky has developed applications specifically targetting the most popular mobile phone models.
Apple says that more than 850,000 titles are available at its App Store, while Google recently said that 48 billion apps in total had been downloaded from Play. Approximately 2billion iOS apps are downloaded each months, compared with 2.5billion from Play.
Continuing at current rates, Google is expected to be in the lead by October.
Horace Dediu, an analyst at Asymco, noted however that "the total downloads/install base are currently 83 apps per iOS device sold and 53 apps per Android device activation."
He added that "The sheer weight of Android units will generate more downloads but on a per device basis the iOS devices do seem to consume more apps and the gap is not narrowing. What would be valuable would be the revenue per app on Play (the figure for iOS is about $0.23). That, as far as I know, remains unknown."
Provider of app analytics tools Distimo, however, told the FT that Google Play's "share of daily revenues from the main app stores has increased 'significantly' in the past six months".


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When James Jacobsen saw the X-ray images of the worn cartilage in his knees, he understood why his right knee had been causing him pain.
"The X-rays showed bone on bone," he said. His doctor referred him to an orthopedic specialist, and Jacobsen assumed the worst: That he'd have to get a knee replacement.
But Jacobsen, a 70-year old resident of Port Orchard, Wash., was also given a video and brochure detailing the pros and cons of knee replacement surgery, including interviews with patients who had either opted for it or had chosen more conservative treatment. Referred to as decision aids, the material is designed to give patients a comprehensive and balanced guide to making medical decisions.
By the time Jacobsen saw the orthopedic specialist, he knew he wasn't ready for anything drastic. A longtime volunteer for Habitat for Humanity who is active with his church, "I've got to have my legs under me," he said. For now, he's "grinning and bearing" the pain, and if needed will use pain medications or more conservative treatments such as cortisone shots from his doctor.
"I know right now in my own mind that I'm not going to have a knee replaced until it's absolutely necessary," he said. "If I didn't have that information available to me, I would have gone in there without any idea how to make a decision."
Jacobsen is not the only patient who came to a similar conclusion. A study published in September in the journal Health Affairs found that introducing decision aids into a large Seattle-based health care system led to 38 percent fewer knee replacements, 26 percent fewer hip replacements, and significantly lower costs for the health system over six months.
The study comes at a time when knee replacement surgeries are skyrocketing. The rise has been attributed to many factors: growing rates of obesity, an active population of baby boomers now facing osteoarthritis, and the continuing improvement of artificial joints. The study highlights the role of communication and shared decision-making between doctors and patients in determining who gets knee replacements and other elective procedures.
Knee replacement surgery involves cutting away bone and cartilage from the joint and implanting an artificial joint made of metal and plastic. Over the past few decades, the procedure has been increasingly successful, with fewer complications, shorter hospital stays, and more durable joints. But it is still costly, painful, and can occasionally lead to negative outcomes or no improvement.
A study by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality found that knee replacement surgeries in middle-aged women and men increased 2.5 times from 1997 to 2009, and a study in the September 26 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association found that total knee replacements in Medicare patients had risen by 162 percent in the past 20 years.
One of the primary drivers of the rise in osteoarthritis — a progressive loss of cartilage that can cause pain and inflammation in joints — is obesity, because extra weight stresses joints. But when Elena Losina and Dr. Jeffrey Katz at Brigham and Women's Hospital Orthopaedic and Arthritis Center for Outcomes Research analyzed the number of knee replacements, weight was a factor in only a quarter of the total increase. "We realized that it's not just because we as a nation are getting heavier," Losina said, nor could the rise be attributed simply to more older patients.
They propose several other possible contributors: knee osteoarthritis is being diagnosed earlier, consumers are exposed to more advertisements for artificial joints, and surgeons are getting more comfortable recommending the procedure as a way to keep people active as they age. Katz said that the success rate of surgeries has "resulted in something of a shift in how the procedure is perceived." While doctors who learned the procedure in the 1980s saw it as a drastic measure, "it's certainly not presented today to trainees as a procedure of last resort," he said.
But some physicians believe a conservative approach to osteoarthritis treatment can help many patients, and often gets overlooked in the rush to replace joints. Dr. John Tierney, an osteopath and orthopedic surgeon based at New England Baptist Hospital and Greater Boston Orthopedic Center, said that that while there are several interim options for patients, knee replacement is a "one-way door." He sees his role as helping patients forestall that drastic step as long as possible.
Some patients get relief from losing weight or opting for bariatric surgery to treat obesity. Others can change their lifestyles to avoid activities that exacerbate the pain and work with a physical therapist to strengthen muscles around the joints. Over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen can relieve pain and inflammation. Tierney said many patients who have knees that are overloaded on one side can benefit from wearing braces that straighten the knees and take the pressure off the worn side. Some of these patients also undergo surgery to realign existing joints. During pain flare-ups, cortisone shots can provide occasional relief, and injections of lubricating hyaluronic acid — called viscosupplementation — can also help.
Dr. John Richmond, chair of the orthopedics department at New England Baptist, said that as osteoarthritis progresses and cartilage at the knee joint disappears, it becomes increasingly difficult to prevent pain.
"To date we don't really have a disease-modifying treatment that slows down the progression of osteoarthritis," he said, so for many people a joint replacement is inevitable. But because artificial joints can wear out and need to be replaced over time, it's a good idea for some people to take advantage of other treatments and put off a replacement as long as possible.
Ultimately, Richmond said, the choice comes down to a patient's pain, their tolerance for pain, and the patient's willingness to accept the risks of surgery.
Dr. David Arterburn, lead author of the Health Affairs study and a researcher at Group Health Research Institute in Seattle, calls the procedure "preference sensitive" because the choice to have one isn't made solely on objective measures. That's where decision aids come in. The goal, he said, is "to make sure that patients understand that there is more than one option when it comes to osteoarthritis treatment."
Karen Sepucha, who directs the Health Decision Sciences Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, said that many medical decisions don't have clear answers. "Whether or not you're 'clinically appropriate' [for a procedure] doesn't mean you should have it," she said.
When doctors and patients are asked to list their goals and concerns about a procedure, "there's very little overlap between what the doctors focus on and what the patients focus on," she said.
To ensure that patients who choose major procedures truly want them, Mass. General now gives patients decision aids for 36 different conditions, including knee osteoarthritis. Even when decisions are straightforward, Sepucha said, the aids can help patients have more realistic expectations.
For David Wunsch, a 72-year-old retired professor of electrical engineering, the decision was clear. After a bicycle accident followed by knee surgery 12 years ago, Wunsch found that he had developed painful osteoarthritis. Physical therapy and steroid injections failed to help. Although he received a decision aid —
The explosion of knee replacements is forcing physicians to grapple with the questions of what the "right" rate is for the procedure, and whether all knee replacements are warranted. If well-informed patients choose knee replacements less often, as the Seattle study suggests, the answer to the second question seems to be "no." And Arterburn believes the right rate for any procedure should be the rate resulting from educated patients, in which "the provider and the patient come to a shared agreement," he said.
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A survey carried out by data provider Dun & Bradstreet has suggested that small firms' plans for growth are being adversely affected by late payments and restricted access to finance.
Overdue payments 'remain a prevalent challenge' for many businesses, the survey revealed. The average amount owed to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) currently totals £80,000 – a significant increase from last year's figure of £64,000.
The survey also outlined other factors that have hindered SMEs' ability to grow, including restricted access to appropriate finance; managing General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance; adopting new technology; and sourcing the right talent for their business.
The uncertainty surrounding Brexit has also negatively affected firms: 40% reported that Brexit has 'significantly slowed' their growth. An additional 64% of survey respondents stated that Brexit will be the deciding factor in determining the success of their business.
Commenting on the findings, Tim Vine, Head of European Trade Credit at Dun & Bradstreet, said: 'There's no doubt the months ahead will continue to be challenging as we move towards the Brexit deadline. Small business leaders are having to contend with scenario planning on top of dealing with day-to-day priorities such as cashflow management, late payments and securing finance for future growth.'


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The popular Cash for Clunkers program generated nearly 700,000 new car sales during the past month, giving the U.S. auto industry a badly needed jolt of activity during the deepest decline in auto sales in two decades.
The government, releasing final data on the car incentives, said Wednesday that dealers submitted 690,114 sales totaling $2.88 billion, bringing the program to a close under its $3 billion budget. Japanese auto manufacturers led American companies in new car sales through the program, which ended late Monday.
Many dealers are still waiting to be repaid for the Cash for Clunkers incentives they gave car buyers and were allowed to submit paperwork seeking reimbursement until late Tuesday.
Despite the summertime frenzy at dealerships, analysts said the growth in auto sales may be short-lived. Sales in July rose to 11.2 million when converted to an annual rate, the first month in 2009 in which sales had risen above the 10 million level. A drop in consumer confidence late last year sent sales plunging to depths not seen since the early 1980s, prompting lawmakers to create the program.
Jeremy Anwyl, CEO of the auto Web site Edmunds.com, said dealers and automakers clearly gained from the big boost in sales. But while the incentives helped consumers, average prices for vehicles went up as buyers less concerned about prices rushed to take advantage of the rebates.
Inventory shortages from the popular program could keep prices high and drive down new vehicle sales. "We have created a sales bubble and now that bubble has burst," Anwyl said.
The Obama administration declared the program a major success, saying Cash for Clunkers provided a needed stimulus to the auto industry and the broader economy.
"Manufacturing plants have added shifts and recalled workers. Moribund showrooms were brought back to life and consumers bought fuel-efficient cars that will save them money and improve the environment," said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
The White House Council of Economic Advisers said the program will boost economic growth in the third quarter by 0.3 to 0.4 percentage points because of the increased auto sales in July and August. An estimated 42,000 jobs will be created or saved during the second half of the year, the White House said.
The biggest industry beneficiaries were Japanese automakers Toyota, Honda and Nissan, which accounted for 41 percent of the new vehicle sales. That outpaced Detroit automakers General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, which had a share of nearly 39 percent. Toyota Motor Corp. led the industry with 19.4 percent of new sales, followed by General Motors Co. with 17.6 percent and Ford Motor Co. with 14.4 percent. Korean automaker Hyundai accounted for a 7 percent share, more than double its year to date average.
The Toyota Corolla was the most popular new vehicle purchased under the program. The Honda Civic, Toyota Camry and Ford Focus held the next three top spots. All four are built in the United States.
The program, which began in late July, offered consumers rebates of $3,500 or $4,500 off the price of a new vehicle in return for trading in their older, less fuel-efficient vehicles to be scrapped. The trade-in vehicles needed to get 18 miles per gallon or less.
It proved far more popular than lawmakers originally thought. Congress added another $2 billion to the original $1 billion budget when the first pot of money nearly ran out in a week. The extra money was supposed to last through Labor Day, but the funding only lasted about a month.
Dealers loved the new sales, but they reported major hassles trying to get the government to repay them for the rebates. Many dealers are still waiting to get paid.
Peter Kitzmiller, president of the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association, said most dealers appeared to get their paperwork in by the Tuesday night deadline and he was hopeful the pace of repayments would pick up.
The Transportation Department said Wednesday that 2,000 people are processing dealer applications. The program was expected to cost $50 million to administer, but Transportation officials said the administrative costs would exceed that amount. They expressed confidence the extra costs would not push the program's total expenditures beyond $3 billion.
Some consumers may be regretting their clunkers purchases, especially since many buyers traded in paid-off vehicles in return for new cars financed through loans. A survey of 1,000 Cash for Clunkers participants, conducted by CNW Research, an automotive research firm in Oregon, found that 17 percent had doubts about their vehicle purchase after taking on monthly car payments of $275 to $350 per month.
The government said 84 percent of the trade-ins were trucks and 59 percent of the new vehicles were passenger cars. New vehicles bought through Cash for Clunkers had an average fuel-efficiency of 24.9 miles per gallon, compared with an average of 15.8 mpg for trade-ins, a 58 percent improvement.
American companies accounted for all the top-10 traded-in vehicles. The Ford Explorer four-wheel-drive was the most popular, followed by the Ford F-150 Pickup two-wheel-drive, the Jeep Grand Cherokee four-wheel-drive and Ford Explorer two-wheel-drive.
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What follows is an excerpt from the 2009 Walla Walla Spring Release Weekend Report. Download the full report here (Note: Opens .pdf).
One of the most exciting parts of this trip to Walla Walla was the stop at Trust Cellars. Winemaker Steve Brooks began making wine in 2005 after leaving his job at CNN. While his initial releases showed great promise, Brooks' new releases realize that potential and more. Two of these wines – the 2008 Riesling and 2007 Walla Walla Valley Syrah – my friends and I talked about quite literally for the remainder of the weekend. With an exceptional lineup of wines and a wine club with a waiting list, there appears to be no limit to where this winery can go. All wines sampled at 65 degrees unless otherwise noted.
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2008 Riesling Columbia Valley | A beautiful nose with sugared grapefruit and pineapple. Spectacular citrus tastes blend with other fruit flavors. Exceptionally well balanced with mineral and a light sweetness on the taste. 100% Riesling. 38% CS Farms (Wahluke Slope); 30% Pheasant (Yakima); 30% Evergreen (Wahluke Slope); 2% Ancient Lakes. 12% alcohol. 224 cases produced. Sampled at 54 degrees. | $16 |
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2008 Rosé of Cab Franc Columbia Valley | Light smoky hints accompany pepper and a slight mustard component. Crisp and clean on the palate. An excellent summer wine. 100% Cab Franc. Bacchus Vineyard. 13.4% alcohol. 151 cases produced. Sampled at 60 degrees. Recommended | $16 |
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2007 Syrah Columbia Valley | Dark purple. Blueberry and other light berries along with a hint of wintergreen mark the nose and taste. Two months in the bottle. Unfined and unfiltered. 54% Lewis; 31% Portteus; 13% Sundance vineyards. 14.5% alcohol. 320 cases produced. | $28 |
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2007 Syrah Walla Walla Valley | Very dark purple. Light game and floral aromas dance together on the nose. Dry on the palate with beautiful berry tastes. Finish hasn't entirely come together yet but given a little more bottle age will be absolutely superb. 89% Syrah; 11% Cabernet. 61% Les Collines (Block 50 & 30), 28% Va Piano, 11% Lewis (Cabernet). 14.4% alcohol. 214 cases produced. | $28 |
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2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley | Extremely dark to the point of almost being opaque. A compelling nose marked by pencil lead, light anise, and white pepper. Beautifully integrated tannins. 80% Cabernet; 20% Merlot. 39% Phinny; 20% Baccus; 11% Kelly; 10% Champoux. 20% Conner Lee (Merlot). 13.8% alcohol. | $36 |


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Las Vegas, NV – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) announced a sponsorship renewal with SafeAuto Insurance through 2013. Under this agreement, SafeAuto will have a sponsorship presence at six UFC events throughout the year, including Octagon® signage at select UFC® on FUEL TV events.
SafeAuto, a leader in the car insurance industry, will continue to sponsor individual fighters during UFC events throughout 2013. SafeAuto Fight Team members that will enter the Octagon® wearing a SafeAuto logo on their fight shorts and banner include Nick Diaz, Nate Diaz, Travis Browne, Donald Cerrone, Clay Guida, Diego Brandao, Erik Perez, Leonard Garcia, Bart Palaszewski and Antonio Silva. The SafeAuto Fight Team website (www.SafeAuto.com/mma) includes exclusive interviews, previews and videos of all the company's sponsored fighters, as well as UFC content.
"SafeAuto is happy to continue our sponsorship of the UFC," said SafeAuto CEO Ron Davies. "Fans of the UFC appreciate all the hard work that these athletes put into mixed martial arts. We are proud to be the only car insurance company that is an official sponsor of the UFC. We look forward to continuing our support of this growing sport, as well as the athletes themselves."
"We've built a valuable relationship with SafeAuto through the years and we're pleased to continue our partnership," said UFC Vice President of Global Marketing Partnerships Mike Mossholder. "Our partnership drives home the fact that SafeAuto is a well-established and industry-leading brand. We are pleased to have them associated with championship caliber UFC athletes."
SafeAuto and the UFC will continue to reach fans through custom built promotions such as "VIP at the UFC" contest. Last year, the third annual contest offered fans a once-in-a-lifetime prize to receive a trip to UFC on FX 4, including round-trip airfare, hotel and access to a private meet-and-greet with SafeAuto Fight Team Member Clay Guida.
SafeAuto will also have fully integrated campaigns and digitally driven national promotions on UFC.com that include digital banners, video features and home page takeovers.
The SafeAuto Fight Team can be followed both on Facebook, as well as the company's "Legal for Less" YouTube channel. The SafeAuto Insurance Facebook page is currently hosting an autograph contest to giveaway a Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit signed poster to a fan in anticipation of UFC® 158: ST-PIERRE vs. DIAZ on March 16.
SafeAuto also covers the UFC on its official "Play it Safe" blog, with additional news and information about members of the SafeAuto Fight Team.
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NEMA's Global Mission is to provide a favorable business environment for its members, in the countries where they manufacture and sell their products.
A key and ongoing tactical element is gathering and disseminating intelligence about the global marketplace. NEMA members have expressed a need for a reliable and easily accessible source of information essential to their global efforts. One of the ways NEMA is providing this information to members is through a web-based reporting system, the NEMA International Information Index.
Members can access information in the index either by country or subject matter. Reports appear in either text or presentation format, and may be downloaded by authorized users. These reports are updated as necessary to reflect current information. The Index can only be accessed by entering your user name and password. NEMA members may request a user name and password if they do not have one.


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Italian court bars Emirates from flying key route
ROME (Reuters) - An Italian court has ruled that Emirates cannot operate flights directly between Milan Malpensa airport and New York, upholding a legal challenge brought against the Gulf airline by the Italian carrier association Assaereo.
Assaereo, whose biggest member is domestic flagship airline Alitalia , had complained that Italy's civil aviation authority ENAC had granted Emirates the right to extend flights from Dubai to Malpensa onwards to New York's John F Kennedy airport.
According to the court, Assaereo said in a statement on Thursday, the right to use Milan as a stopover cannot be granted to a non-EU operator or a carrier from a country which is neither the port of departure nor destination, which in this case are Italy and the United States.
Emirates is a direct competitor of Etihad, which is in talks with Alitalia for the possible purchase of a large stake in the loss-making Italian carrier.
Etihad, which may appeal the decision, started to fly the Malensa-New York route in October last year.
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Good news for everyone!
A new version of the beta build is available for download and testing.
You can download the version from the links below
Can be activated only through Internet. Beta-license is valid for 90 days.
Before installation of the new build, please uninstall the previous build (sometimes kavremover may be needed) and reboot the system
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@dmitriy-pisarets i contacted support through my kaspersky account and they said maybe on version 2021 not 2020
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I have link only to Russian forum https://forum.kasperskyclub.ru/forum/11-skiny/
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Story #16
February 28, 1960 — Squaw Valley, USA
There was no colour television coverage, no announcer using a catch-phrase like "miracle on ice," no celebration of the extraordinary over and above a remarkable gold medal. But make no mistake—when the United States won Olympic gold in 1960 in Squaw Valley, California, it was a much greater miracle than the one that occurred in Lake Placid 20 years later. In 1980, it was one game—a 4-3 win over the Soviet Union—that defined the American victory. In 1960, the U.S. had to defeat the top four teams in the world to win gold.The first signs of something special came in the first series of round robin games when the Americans beat Czechoslovakia, 7-5. The Czechs had a very good team, and after two periods the score was 4-3 for the Czechs. The Americans stormed the Czech goal in the final 20 minutes, though, scoring four goals in a row to take a commanding 7-4 lead. Only a late and meaningless goal from the Czechs made the score a little closer. Two days later, the home team walloped the Australians, 12-1, to no one's surprise. The wins advanced the U.S. to a six-team finals round robin pool, and this is where they really proved their worth.In the first game, against Sweden, the team jumped into a 4-0 lead and coasted to a 6-3 win. Roger Christian led the way with a hat trick. Their second game was a routine 9-1 win over the Germans, and this led to what many people believed would help decide gold—a showdown against Canada.
Backed by the sensational goaltending of Jack McCartan, the Jim Craig of 1960, the Americans led 1-0 after the first period and 2-0 after the second. Canada got one score back in the third, but the Americans celebrated their 2-1 win by mobbing their goalie who had stopped 39 of 40 shots (at the other end, Don Head of Canada faced only 27 shots).The win put the Americans in the driver's seat, but there was still much work to be done. Next up were the Soviets, but this time it was the visitors who led 2-1 after 20 minutes. But Bill Christian, Roger's brother, was the hero this night, scoring once in the second to tie the game and again in the third to give the U.S. another stunning win, this one by a 3-2 score. To complete the miracle, the U.S. beat the Czechs again by an easy 9-4 score to win the gold medal. There were no invitations to the White House, no Sports Illustrated covers, nor any notoriety that lasted beyond a week or so. One of the best U.S. players, Bill Cleary, had made the decision not to pursue a pro-career. Proud that he was paid $15 a month to play with the Olympic team, he said at a reunion in 1995:"I wouldn't trade my chance to march in the Olympic opening ceremony for 100 Stanley Cup championships," said Cleary. "When it was over, we all went back to our lives. That's the way we wanted it."
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In a recent (Tuesday, March 6, 2018) live stream 'conversation' ('Science in Canada; Investing in Canadian Innovation' now published on YouTube) between Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and US science communicator, Bill Nye, at the University of Ottawa, they discussed, amongst many other topics, what AI (artificial intelligence) can and can't do. They seemed to agree that AI can't be creative, i.e., write poetry, create works of art, make jokes, etc. A conclusion which is both (in my opinion) true and not true.
There are times when I think the joke may be on us (humans). Take for example this March 6, 2018 story by Alexis Madrigal for The Atlantic magazine (Note: Links have been removed),
SkyKnit: How an AI Took Over an Adult Knitting Community
Ribald knitters teamed up with a neural-network creator to generate new types of tentacled, cozy shapes.
Janelle Shane is a humorist [Note: She describes herself as a "Research Scientist in optics. Plays with neural networks. …" in her Twitter bio.] who creates and mines her material from neural networks, the form of machine learning that has come to dominate the field of artificial intelligence over the last half-decade.
Perhaps you've seen the candy-heart slogans she generated for Valentine's Day: DEAR ME, MY MY, LOVE BOT, CUTE KISS, MY BEAR, and LOVE BUN.
Or her new paint-color names: Parp Green, Shy Bather, Farty Red, and Bull Cream.
Or her neural-net-generated Halloween costumes: Punk Tree, Disco Monster, Spartan Gandalf, Starfleet Shark, and A Masked Box.
Her latest project, still ongoing, pushes the joke into a new, physical realm. Prodded by a knitter on the knitting forum Ravelry, Shane trained a type of neural network on a series of over 500 sets of knitting instructions. Then, she generated new instructions, which members of the Ravelry community have actually attempted to knit.
"The knitting project has been a particularly fun one so far just because it ended up being a dialogue between this computer program and these knitters that went over my head in a lot of ways," Shane told me. "The computer would spit out a whole bunch of instructions that I couldn't read and the knitters would say, this is the funniest thing I've ever read."
It appears that the project evolved,
The human-machine collaboration created configurations of yarn that you probably wouldn't give to your in-laws for Christmas, but they were interesting. The user citikas was the first to post a try at one of the earliest patterns, "reverss shawl." It was strange, but it did have some charisma.
Shane nicknamed the whole effort "Project Hilarious Disaster." The community called it SkyKnit.
I'm not sure what's meant by "community" as mentioned in the previous excerpt. Are we talking about humans only, AI only, or both humans and AI?
Here's some of what underlies Skyknit (Note: Links have been removed),
The different networks all attempt to model the data they've been fed by tuning a vast, funky flowchart. After you've created a statistical model that describes your real data, you can also roll the dice and generate new, never-before-seen data of the same kind.
How this works—like, the math behind it—is very hard to visualize because values inside the model can have hundreds of dimensions and we are humble three-dimensional creatures moving through time. But as the neural-network enthusiast Robin Sloan puts it, "So what? It turns out imaginary spaces are useful even if you can't, in fact, imagine them."
Out of that ferment, a new kind of art has emerged. Its practitioners use neural networks not to attain practical results, but to see what's lurking in the these vast, opaque systems. What did the machines learn about the world as they attempted to understand the data they'd been fed? Famously, Google released DeepDream, which produced trippy visualizations that also demonstrated how that type of neural network processed the textures and objects in its source imagery.
Madrigal's article is well worth reading if you have the time. You can also supplement Madrigal's piece with an August 9, 2017 article about Janelle Shane's algorithmic experiments by Jacob Brogan for slate.com.
I found some SkyKnit examples on Ravelry including this one from the Dollybird Workshop,
SkyKnit fancy addite rifopshent
by SkyKnit
Published in
Dollybird Workshop
Stitch pattern
February 2018
Suggested yarn
Yarn weight
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
Needle size
US 4 – 3.5 mmwritten-pattern
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download
SkyKnit is a type of machine learning algorithm called an artificial neural network. Its creator, Janelle Shane of AIweirdness.com, gave it 88,000 lines of knitting instructions from Stitch-Maps.com and Ravelry, and it taught itself how to make new patterns. Join the discussion!
SkyKnit seems to have created something that has paralell columns, and is reversible. Perhaps a scarf?
Test-knitting & image courtesy of Chatelaine
Patterns may include notes from testknitters; yarn, needles, and gauge are totally at your discretion.
About the designer
SkyKnit's favorites include lace, tentacles, and totally not the elimination of the human race.
For more information, see: http://aiweirdness.com/
Shane's website, aiweirdness.com, is where she posts musings such as this (from a March 2, [?] 2018 posting), Note: A link has been removed,
If you've been on the internet today, you've probably interacted with a neural network. They're a type of machine learning algorithm that's used for everything from language translation to finance modeling. One of their specialties is image recognition. Several companies – including Google, Microsoft, IBM, and Facebook – have their own algorithms for labeling photos. But image recognition algorithms can make really bizarre mistakes.
Microsoft Azure's computer vision API [application programming interface] added the above caption and tags. But there are no sheep in the image of above. None. I zoomed all the way in and inspected every speck.
I have become quite interested in Shane's self descriptions such as this one from the aiweirdness.com website,
I train neural networks, a type of machine learning algorithm, to write unintentional humor as they struggle to imitate human datasets. Well, I intend the humor. The neural networks are just doing their best to understand what's going on. Currently located on the occupied land of the Arapahoe Nation.
As for the joke being on us, I can't help remembering the Facebook bots that developed their own language (Facebotlish), and were featured in my June 30, 2017 posting, There's a certain eerieness to it all, which seems an appropriate response in a year celebrating the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's 1818 book, Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus. I'm closing with a video clip from the 1931 movie,
Happy Weekend!


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Wednesday, March 6, 2013
The Bee in my Bonnet Row Along - Row 13...Spring Tulips!!!
59 comments:
- Paat said...
Gorgeous runner, great tuto! Thank you very much:)
- March 6, 2013 at 12:15 AM
- Sherri said...
I just have to say you are amazing my friend! Of course I love this row tons!!!
- March 6, 2013 at 12:21 AM
- dream quilt create said...
Oh, I love the tulips, I love, love, love them! They are so happy!!! I love all of your adjectives and cute little phrases about the row along too! I am really looking forward to seeing how you put it all together, I bet there will be oooohs and aaaahs involved :) I am sad this is the last row though..... This has been so much fun, thanks so much for doing this for your blog readers :)
- March 6, 2013 at 12:22 AM
- Hanka said...
It's beautiful and perfect for the spring time!
- March 6, 2013 at 12:35 AM
- Patty in NV said...
I love your tulips! They are definitely inviting spring. I am so happy to see the last row is in plenty of time to finish before my grandson's birthday in April. I will miss this row along but am excited about the barns!! Thanks so much, Patty in NV
- March 6, 2013 at 12:36 AM
- Luisa Holistic Massage & Healing said...
Beautiful, love it :)
Lluisa x - March 6, 2013 at 1:02 AM
- Beausoleil Quilts said...
I love the way these tulips are dancing. Once again your fabric choices are perfect.
- March 6, 2013 at 1:16 AM
- Judy said...
Whenever you post a new row-along I'm ohhing and ahhing and bummed that I didn't start this. I've pinned the home page and this is definitely on my list of To-Do projects this summer. Each and every row out shines the previous one that I don't know which is my favorite. Love them all.
- March 6, 2013 at 3:39 AM
- Anita said...
Gorgeous row!
- March 6, 2013 at 3:50 AM
- Anonymous said...
So pretty and cheery!
- March 6, 2013 at 4:28 AM
- Jan said...
This is perhaps my favorite of all of your rows! So charming!
I realize this may no longer be available, but what is that wonderful green stem fabric? It works beautifully! - March 6, 2013 at 5:03 AM
- Material Mary said...
You totally put me in the mood for spring..I adore this row..it makes me giddy!
Mary - March 6, 2013 at 5:15 AM
- Chelsea said...
Every new row makes me sigh with just how lovely it is! I have a lot on my plate right now with other projects (sewing, painting, moving internationally... you know, the regular stuff), but this biweekly temptation is almost too much to resist! I may have to make a row-along quilt pretty soon.
- March 6, 2013 at 5:54 AM
- Lynn said...
I LOVE that you made the pattern so that the points are blunt! THANKS! :0)
- March 6, 2013 at 6:18 AM
- Connie said...
Welcome spring with your lovely tulips!
- March 6, 2013 at 6:21 AM
- •stephanie• said...
i knew it.
i just KNEW it.
there had to be flowers somewhere in this quilt.
saved the best for last.
i see what you did there!
the tulips are perfect. - March 6, 2013 at 6:37 AM
- Unknown said...
Lori these are just ADORABLE!! The whole quilt is wonderful! I have been following along and wanting to do this..no time..:( BUT!! My DIL just told us she is having a girl sooooo I think this quilt will be a summer project!!m gona make sure I have all my stuff together so I can "Row Along" this summer.:) Thanks for the generous turtorial, such a fun quilt!!
- March 6, 2013 at 6:45 AM
- Sheila said...
LOVE this row of tulips, Lori.
This is my first "Row Along" and it is so much FUN! I look forward to every other Wednesday to see your next row. Your tutorials are perfect! I've learns so much about piecing. Thank you.
Yes. I'm doing your Barn Along, too.
- March 6, 2013 at 7:01 AM
- Jennie @ Porch Swing Quilts said...
I'm just going to sit and stare at these flowers all morning. Tulips are my very most favorite and I could do a whole quilt of these. Love love love them!
- March 6, 2013 at 7:07 AM
- Nedra said...
These are the cutest tulips ever! I can hardly wait to get started!
And, yes, I'm a little sad this is our last row. But, I'm also excited to see how they will all be sewn together. - March 6, 2013 at 7:07 AM
- karen said...
The tulips are adorable! Are you certain you don't need a row 14 with sweet birdies? :)
- March 6, 2013 at 7:22 AM
- Helen said...
Tulips are my favorite flower and the tulips in this row are so pretty. I haven't been participating in the row along, but this row makes me want to jump in.
- March 6, 2013 at 7:29 AM
- Becky said...
What a perfect way to end the quilt with the promise of Spring. I love the tulips! You are so talented. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and tutorials with us.
- March 6, 2013 at 7:31 AM
- barncat (Lisa) said...
Love the tulips! It does make me wish I had just a little pink in my quilt though, but I don't think it would work now! I laid out all my rows this morning and just love how they all look. Thanks so much for all your great tutorials!
- March 6, 2013 at 7:34 AM
- Ramona said...
This reminds me of Skagit Valley and the annual tulip festival - so many things in this quilt are close to my heart. I just wish I would have picked a fabric line with more than just one green in it!!!! What was I thinking?? And thanks for the info on the backing as I was lucky enough to find some very limited quantities of this out of date print I have been using, and want to get it ordered right away. I was going to order some for the outter border too but it sounds like you have something else cute planned.
- March 6, 2013 at 7:54 AM
- Libby said...
I just love the tulips ~ "Spring...her I come" Thanks so much for this tutorial and all the rest (love the Quilty Barn along too) Have a wonderful day! (I will now)
- March 6, 2013 at 7:58 AM
- Bev said...
Like everyone else, I love the tulips but I'm so sad that we are almost finished. I've loved the surprise of each row. You are such a talented designer. I so hope (even though I know it has to be a real chore) that you do another quilt project like this one!
Wistful wave from
Bev - March 6, 2013 at 7:59 AM
- Sharon Dawn said...
I think this may be my new favorite row!! Adorable flowers and terrific tutorial! Thanks!!
- March 6, 2013 at 9:15 AM
- PamKittyMorning said...
OH MY! So cute! I better catch up now for sure!
- March 6, 2013 at 9:16 AM
- Nanette Merrill said...
Could this be my favorite row ever!!??? I love the tulips. They are so darling. Good for you. I'm going to make my 2 rows together. Soon. Very soon.
- March 6, 2013 at 9:36 AM
- KMSC said...
This row of tulips made me smile today! The tulips are adorable. Thanks for a great row along.
- March 6, 2013 at 10:50 AM
- Anonymous said...
OMG - cute as can be! I haven't started (YET), but I have printed off every instruction set and gathered fabric. Just trying to close out some other WIPs before adding this to the top of my table. LOVE IT!
- March 6, 2013 at 11:06 AM
- Anonymous said...
OMG - super cute!
- March 6, 2013 at 11:07 AM
- trish said...
Oh my goodness Lori! Your mind must be so full of charm and delight! What an adorable row! I love it! Trish xo
- March 6, 2013 at 12:32 PM
- elletaylor said...
Super cute!! Thank. You. For. No. Points!!
- March 6, 2013 at 1:33 PM
- Marie Atkinson said...
The tulips are so happy! I love how they "dance" up and down! It is rather chilly and verrrry windy here in Augusta, GA so I decided today was a great day to have fun playing with the row along blocks. I made one of almost all of them just to make sure I had the directions correct. What fun!!!
- March 6, 2013 at 2:02 PM
- Craft Mad said...
Lori, I have really enjoyed watching the rows you have created. You are very inspiring.
- March 6, 2013 at 3:15 PM
- Craft Mad said...
Lori, you are so inspiring. I have really enjoyed watching the rows be created.
- March 6, 2013 at 3:16 PM
- Debra Howard said...
Oh those just make me feel happy. A quilt or anything made out of those tulip blocks would make anyone smile. They are beautiful.
Debbie - March 6, 2013 at 3:34 PM
- Nancy B said...
I love your colorful tulips! You have made the instructions so clear. Thanks for the wonderful row-a-long!
Happy Sewing!
Nancy - March 6, 2013 at 3:48 PM
- Kristy said...
I agree with everyone else, I love the tulips! I am sad the rows are done being presented but I am glad we still have borders and now you have got me wanting to do the barns. So what is there to be sad about? :-) Thanks again so much for doing this row along! Even my family is enjoying each row as I make it. I like having a row to do every two weeks. It is a reward for finishing other projects for me. Keep up the wonderful designs. We love them and you- K-
- March 6, 2013 at 4:02 PM
- Kathleen said...
Tulips are my all time favorite flower, and I absolutely love how they are jogging up and down the row! So happy!
- March 6, 2013 at 8:25 PM
- Kathleen O'Grady said...
My goodness your tulips are just adorable! They are so happy and just look like they are bouncing in the sunshine. I can't wait to see your completed quilt, every row is awesome.
- March 6, 2013 at 9:42 PM
- Kathleen O'Grady said...
My goodness your tulips are adorable. They look so happy like they are bouncing in the sunshine. I can't wait to see your completed quilt, every row has been awesome.
- March 6, 2013 at 9:45 PM
- Unknown said...
Really nice work, full of colour and sweet at the same time, congratulations!!
Thanks for sharing and good luck with finishing...hard work
Kisses from Spain
- March 6, 2013 at 11:49 PM
- KaHolly said...
Just the sweetest!!
- March 7, 2013 at 5:45 AM
- qltmom9 said...
I am thrilled with my first 12 rows, but I think this is just the prettiest row EVER. Thank you.
Lucy~ - March 7, 2013 at 11:41 AM
- Sandi said...
What a perfect way to finish off the rows, one of my favourite Spring flowers.
I can't wait to see what next will appear.
Thank yu for sharing this lovely project with us. - March 7, 2013 at 12:00 PM
- Turid said...
So beautiful! But you give me an extra challenge with my red and black quilt. I guess I have to make yellow or orange leaves, ha ha.
- March 7, 2013 at 12:15 PM
- Connie Kresin Campbell said...
What cute tulips!
- March 7, 2013 at 4:39 PM
- jan said...
The tulips are adorable!!! Love them!!
- March 7, 2013 at 6:54 PM
- Quilting with Kinsey said...
This has been so much fun! Thanks so much for all the time and work you put into the row along!
- March 7, 2013 at 9:02 PM
- Quilting with Kinsey said...
Thanks so much for all your work on the darling row along!
- March 7, 2013 at 9:05 PM
- salamanda said...
Love the tulips - I have 9 rows done and still going. Thank you for very clear instructions.
- March 10, 2013 at 7:54 AM
- LesQuilts said...
Hi! of course this row is sooo cute! perfect pick-me-up!
A question: so do these rows go together numerically, or is there a different order to joining the rows, as you advised in the beginning? Just thinking about colour placement.
Thanks, Take care, Leslie - March 10, 2013 at 10:06 AM
- AmandaK@whatthebobbin said...
I love these tulips. I can't wait ti give them a try.
- March 11, 2013 at 4:29 AM
- UrbanPolyester said...
Such a great block, I'd love to make a whole quilt with just the tulips!
- March 12, 2013 at 7:20 PM
- Bari Jo said...
What do I think? :O) Big, happy, swoony, sigh.... so sweet - this has been fun to watch come together and I am looking forward to when I can start mine. :o) Thank you so much for sharing such a sweet quilt pattern! And the tutorial to go with it!
- March 12, 2013 at 10:39 PM
- The Thimblemouse of Country Crossroads said...
Today is Mother's Day and I gave my 93yr young Mom a new wallhanging...I made it with the Tulips...(one of these days I AM going to treat myself to 'all the rows'...I LOVE them all) -I just submitted a pic for the flickr page....I have to tell you...my Mom 'likes' all that I do...but she absolutely LOVED the tulips. I asked if she wanted a nice little lap quilt of just tulips and she said YES! Dear hubby and I hung the quilt on her wall (she's in memory care at a local assisted living)...she was SO pleased. Thank YOU for making my Mom SMILE!
- May 12, 2013 at 3:35 PM


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Recently there has been an eruption of revelations from below the surface of the Earth: Major aquifers beneath Kenya and a vast volcano deep in the Pacific Ocean. In just the past six months, there have been reports of new oilfield discoveries in Canada, Colombia, Israel and other spots.
Inner Earth seems to be getting more attention these days than outer space. There may be nothing new under the sun, but there is a lot happening where the sun don't shine. Besides oil and water, researchers are digging for untold minerals and medicinal knowledge and maybe even some of the deepest secrets of all.
Whole Earth Cataloguing
Humans have long imagined what wonders await explorers of the deepest lands and waters. The 19th century French novelist Jules Verne plumbed the fictional depths in phantasmagorical stories such as Journey to the Center of the Earth and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Invading the planet's interior today is an essential undertaking, says Brenda J. Buck, a geoscientist at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. "There is much we have to learn about how our interaction with the Earth affects the Earth and all other living things, and how our interaction with the Earth affects ourselves."
For example, many naturally occurring materials are extremely dangerous to our health, explains Brenda, who focuses on medical geology. She names two: arsenic and asbestos. Both substances occur in nature, and asbestos has even been mined for use in many everyday applications. Now we know that both are human carcinogens.
"Where they occur is not always known," Brenda says. "Sometimes it isn't until people get sick that a search is initiated to figure out why. In other cases, routine analyses discover the presence of these materials and routes of human exposure are identified, but then studies are needed to find out if people are getting sick from these exposures."
New research, Brenda says, is revealing more minerals to be carcinogenic. She cites erionite, "a zeolite mineral that is similar to asbestos in size and shape and when breathed in the lungs is highly carcinogenic."
During investigations of the Earth's innards, scientists may discover all kinds of things.
Finding Faults
In one way, subterranean exploration is getting more difficult, Brenda says. Many places "have been so altered by human activities that they obscure what is there."
In her own backyard, Brenda says, it's difficult to locate the faults that cut across the Las Vegas valley. "Houses and shopping malls have been so built up that it is not easy to pick out the subtle elevational changes that indicate a fault scarp is there," she explains. "And since everything is built up, we can't easily — or can't at all — dig a trench to learn more about that fault."
One piece of info that would be nice to know, she points out: Is the fault likely to be tectonically active again?
But in another way, Brenda adds, "today we have satellites and other technologies that make it easier to discover new things about the surface and subsurface of the Earth."
Above And Below
It's true, says Compton Tucker, a senior scientist at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. A whole array of new geophysical tools developed for various tasks enable researchers to boldly go below where any human has ever ventured.
While reaching for the stars, we are also delving into the dirt.
New gravity data provided by satellites, Compton says, help researchers measure "very exactly, variations in the earth's gravity field — which tells you, certainly, things about water storage beneath the surface and how that varies."
The recent technology, Compton says, "comes out of our knowledge of gravity fields from firing ballistic missiles from point A to point B on the surface. Because if you don't know what the gravity field is, you have no possibility of hitting your target. So this is a very benign and actually beneficial use of something which has come out of the military sphere."
Unintended Consequences
Dig a little and there is no telling what you will find.
While engaged in sea-floor drilling, for instance, Japanese scientists have discovered ginormous amounts of microorganisms. "The total volume of those organisms is nearly equivalent to the on-land one," says Shinichi Kuramoto of the Center for Deep Earth Exploration in Yokohama.
Life among the micro-creatures, dwelling in the deepdark of the Earth's interior, may potentially shed light on our planet's past, Shinichi says, and may even address the question: "Where do we come from?"
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"This program is about going as hard as you can for 20 minutes," says Amy Dixon, a personal trainer whose newest DVD is Give Me 10! 10 Minute Workouts for a Total Body Tone Up (Stockyard, 2009). . "You elevate your heart rate for an intense, short period, so you're quickly building muscular and cardiovascular strength."
Warm up for 3 minutes by marching in place or walking on the treadmill. For the next 14 minutes, alternate between doing one of the following strength moves for 1 minute and jumping rope for 1 minute.
1. Squats. Keep your chest lifted. Hold weights to increase effort.
2. Push-ups on knees or toes. Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your knees or toes.
3. Bent-over row. Hold a weight in each hand. Stand with your knees slightly bent, and hinge forward at the hips so that your torso is at a 45-degree angle (keep your back straight). With palms facing each other, bend both elbows to 90 degrees while pinching shoulder blades together. Lower and repeat.
4. Sumo squats. Place your feet wider than your shoulders, and turn toes out 45 degrees. Keeping your chest up and shoulders back, squat straight down; then stand up and repeat. To increase intensity, hold hand weights on hips.
5. Overhead press. With your feet shoulder-width apart and a weight in each hand, bend your elbows so that weights are even with shoulders. Keep palms facing forward and wrists straight, and press weights overhead, as if you're putting a box on a high shelf. Lower and repeat.
6. Bicycles. Lie on your back, hands behind head and feet off the floor, with knees bent 90 degrees. Raise shoulder blades 6 inches. Crunch abs, and rotate left shoulder toward right knee as left leg straightens. Alternate sides.
7. After your last jump-rope interval, walk in place or on a treadmill for 3 minutes to cool down.
Other 20-minute workouts:
>>Cardio blast. On a treadmill, elliptical machine, stationary bike, or outdoor path, warm up for 3 minutes. Then increase the intensity—either with resistance, speed, or incline—to a perceived exertion level of 6, on a scale of 1–10 (1 is easy; 10 is impossible). Stay there for 4 minutes. Recover for 1 minute. Do two more 4-minute intervals, one at a level 7, one at 8. Then cool down for 2 minutes.
>>Salute the sun. Find a quiet place and do 5–10 yogic sun salutations, which stretch and strengthen your muscles and calm your mind.


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Guest Profile
Dr. Fred Luskin
In the Forgive for Good workshop and class series Dr. Frederic Luskin presents the forgiveness training methodology that has been validated through six successful research studies conducted through the Stanford Forgiveness Projects.
Prior to the current surge in research interest the importance of practicing forgiveness was extolled in both religious and psychological traditions. Recently, Dr. Luskin's and other's research has confirmed its virtues in the promotion of psychological, relationship and physical health. Forgiveness has been shown to reduce anger, hurt, depression and stress and lead to greater feelings of optimism, hope, compassion and self confidence.
Dr. Luskin's work combines lecture with a hands-on approach to the ancient tradition of forgiveness. Participants explore forgiveness with the goal of reducing hurt and helplessness, letting go of anger and increasing confidence and hope as they learn how to release unwanted hurts and grudges. His presentations explore the HEAL process of forgiveness that, when learned, can lead to enhanced well-being through self-care. In class practice may include guided imagery, journal writing and discussion all presented in a safe and nurturing environment. Dr. Luskin holds a Ph.D. in Counseling and Health Psychology from Stanford University.
Dr. Luskin continues to serve as Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Projects, an ongoing series of workshops and research projects that investigate the effectiveness of his forgiveness methods on a variety of populations. The forgiveness project has successfully explored forgiveness therapy with people who suffered from the violence in Northern Ireland, Sierra Leone as well as the attacks on the World Trade Center on 9/11. In addition his work has been successfully applied and researched in corporate, medical, legal and religious settings. He currently serves as a Senior Consultant in Health Promotion at Stanford University and is a Professor at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. He presents lectures, workshops, seminars and trainings on the importance, health benefits and training of forgiveness, stress management and emotional competence throughout the United States. He offers presentations and classes that range from one hour to ongoing weekly trainings.


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Governor announces appointments to William & Mary Board of Visitors
L. Clifford Schroeder, Sr. HON '08, Edward L. Flippen M.B.A. '67, J.D. '74, and Laura L. Flippin '92 have been appointed to William & Mary's Board of Visitors, Gov. Robert F. McDonnell announced Thursday. Additionally, Charles A. Banks III HON '05 has been reappointed to a second term on the College's governing body. The new board members replace Tom Capps and Suzann Matthews '71, who both stepped down from the Board of Visitors this summer following two terms, and Sally Gore '56, who served on the board for seven years.
"It is very hard to see Suzann, Sally and Tom leave the Board after their many years of dedicated service to the College," said William & Mary President Taylor Reveley, "but we are truly delighted to have Charlie back for another four years, to see Cliff return to the BOV, and to add Ed and Laura, both of whom are devoted graduates of William & Mary."
L. Clifford Schroeder, Sr.
A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Graduate School of Business, Schroeder is the chairman and chief executive officer of LCS Realty, LLC and a principal of Chronos, L.C. Ltd., a Richmond real estate investment company. Previously, he was the president of Dixie Container Corporation. Schroeder has served on the Board of Visitors and Governors of Washington College in Maryland, where he founded the Center for Environment and Society. In 2001, he received a doctorate in public service from that institution.
Schroeder served on William & Mary's Board of Visitors from 2000 to 2004, chairing the committee on development and alumni affairs. With the generous support of Schroeder and his wife, Lois, the Schroeder Center for Health Policy was established as part of William & Mary's Center for Public Policy Research in 2003. According to its website, the center is dedicated to providing a full range of research, education and service to improve the financing and delivery of medical services. In 2008, Schroeder was elected an honorary alumnus by William & Mary's Alumni Association for his support of the College. Currently, Schroeder serves on the William & Mary Foundation Board, which he has previously chaired.
Edward L. Flippen
Before receiving his master's and law degrees from William & Mary, Flippen earned his undergraduate degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Now a partner with McGuire Woods LLP, he has been practicing law for more than 30 years. From 1975-1980, he served in the Office of the General Counsel of the Virginia State Corporation Commission, ultimately being promoted to deputy counsel. Flippen next served as assistant general counsel for Duke Power Company from 1980-1981. He joined the Energy and Environment Group at Mays and Valentine as an associate in 1981 and became a partner in 1983. Thirteen years later, he joined McGuire Woods.
Flippen previously served as a member of the Board of Visitors of Virginia Commonwealth University, serving as rector from 2000 to 2002. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals Authority and as the chair of Governor Gilmore's Blue Ribbon Commission on Higher Education. Flippen lectured on trade regulation at William & Mary's graduate school of business administration from 1978 to 1988. He also served at the William & Mary Law School as an adjunct professor of law in economic regulation from 1996 to 1998 and as an adjunct professor of law in applied business and law in 2002. In 2009, he again taught at William & Mary, this time as a professor of public policy.
Laura L. Flippin
Flippin, a partner with Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker and chair of the Litigation Department in its Washington D.C. office , was student assembly president at William & Mary while she worked on her degree in government and public policy. She went on to receive a master's and law degrees from the University of Virginia. Before joining her current firm, Flippin was a commissioned officer and special assistant to President George W. Bush at the White House, handling homeland security matters.
She also served as a trial attorney with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, deputy assistant attorney general at the U.S. Department of Justice, and clearance counsel in the White House Counsel's office.
Flippin's current work focuses on government investigations, corporate internal investigations and compliance, securities fraud and complex civil litigation matters.
Charles A. Banks III
Banks, of Gloucester, Va., is a partner with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC. A graduate of Brown University, he worked for Ferguson Enterprises for 34 years, including more than a decade as its president. In 1992, he also began working on the board of Ferguson's parent company, Wolseley. Nine years later, he retired as group chief executive of Wolseley, which is based in London. Banks is a member of the board of directors of the worldwide distribution company Bunzl and Townebank Peninsula.
Banks began his work at William & Mary in 1989 when he was elected to the William & Mary Mason School of Business Foundation Board. He served as chairman of that board for nearly a decade and oversaw a comprehensive strategic planning process. Banks still serves the foundation as a special advisor, and he has been an enthusiastic supporter of William & Mary Athletics. In 2005, he was named an honorary alumnus of William & Mary for his support of the school. The following year, he was appointed to William & Mary's Board of Visitors. He currently serves as chair of the committee on financial affairs, and is a member of the executive committee and the committee on development and alumni affairs. He previously served as chair of the committee on athletics.


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You can deploy SSL VPN to interoperate with the Access Gateway in different ways. The default SSL VPN server is restricted to 249 simultaneous user connections and a transfer rate of 44 Mbits per second due to some export restrictions. If the export law permits, you can install the high bandwidth version of SSL VPN, as that version does not have the connection and performance restrictions. You can order the high bandwidth version of SSL VPN at no extra cost. After the export controls have been satisfied, the order will be fulfilled.
This section describes deployment scenarios and then describes how to install them.


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What you'll do at
As a fuel station associate at Walmart, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, customer-centered environment. You will support fuel station operations by ensuring compliance with all regulations, as well as ensuring the shelves stay stocked with our customer's favorite grab and go items for the road.
If you like to work independently and take initiative, this is a job for you!
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Egypt's new President Mohamed Morsi, will address the United Nations for the first time on Wednesday. It's another busy day in a busy three months for the first Muslim Brotherhood president of the Arab world's most populous country.
On Aug. 12, Morsi struck hard against Egypt's army, once the country's ultimate power center. He fired the defense minister and the chief of staff of the army, and forced the retirement of many generals.
That same day, he issued a declaration claiming broad executive powers – including the power to write much of Egypt's promised new constitution
In August too, the Egyptian government ordered a TV off the air – and its owner prosecuted – for airing a program critical of President Morsi and his political party. The government also arrested the editor of a small independent newspaper and seized every copy of his paper after it published an editorial warning of a coming Egyptian emirate. The editor will face prosecution on charges of "insulting the president."
To prevent future insults, the government has appointed 53 new editors of Egypt's government-owned newspapers.
Of course, not every day is a working day.
Although Egypt continues to receive $2 billion a year in US aid, President Morsi was conspicuously tongue-tied about the attack on America's Cairo embassy earlier in September. He waited nearly a full day to condemn the attacks. Although an estimated 2,000 people took part, only four were arrested.
Yet even as Egyptian police dealt leniently with violent anti-American mobs, they were arresting on September 13 a computer science student, Christian by origin, accused by his neighbors of uploading a copy of the YouTube video, "Innocence of Muslims."
Meet the new Egypt, worse than the old Egypt.
Egypt is getting worse too for the estimated 40 million Egyptians who have never heard of YouTube because they live on less than $2 a day. They are the population hardest-pressed by the Morsi government's acceleration of Egypt's chronic economic crisis.
Three years ago, tourism employed one out of every eight Egyptians.
Political instability and the advent of Islamism have crushed the industry, with traffic plummeting by perhaps one-third according to best estimates. (Egyptian statistics are notoriously approximate.)
Government finances are careening toward bankruptcy, threatening – among other things – the food subsidies that constitute Egypt's most important social welfare program. Those subsidies consumed 25% of government spending during the Mubarak years. What will happen now as the new Morsi government has less to spend? One-third of all Egyptians who work for wages (ie, excluding peasant farmers) work for the state, directly or indirectly. Who will pay them as Egypt's finances crater? Egypt has already asked the International Monetary Fund for emergency aid of $4.8 billion. Will that keep Egypt eating? The country is already the world's leading importer of wheat – and 2012 was a year of drought in the United States that has sent wheat prices soaring worldwide.
The ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood has oddly little to say about economics. The Muslim Brotherhood draws its strength from the Egyptian countryside, but it is not at all a party of the poor. It speaks rather for Egypt's non-globalized professionals and property-owners: people who possess a little more than their neighbors, but who mistrust the wider world. That mistrust often takes the form of obsessive – and violent - fear of Jews. Here's a clip from an Egyptian "candid camera" television program. It pranks a local actor by telling him that the supposedly German interview show on which he thought he was appearing is (equally fictitiously) Israeli instead. He turns on his (female) interviewer and strikes her.
In a pre-visit interview with the New York Times, President Morsi audaciously announced his preconditions for accepting the American aid he needs to save his country from plunging even deeper into crisis.
[President Morsi] said it was up to Washington to repair relations with the Arab world and to revitalize the alliance with Egypt, long a cornerstone of regional stability.
If Washington is asking Egypt to honor its treaty with Israel, he said, Washington should also live up to its own Camp David commitment to Palestinian self-rule. He said the United States must respect the Arab world's history and culture, even when that conflicts with Western values.
It's important to understand how little leverage Egypt has to make such demands. True, Egypt can make mischief in its region for Israel and the United States. But the mischief Egypt can make is negligible compared to the catastrophic troubles Egypt faces. Keep that in mind if President Morsi chooses to be rude. In an interview last with Univision, President Obama declined to call Egypt an ally. Maybe that was a gaffe, maybe a much-deserved rap on the Egyptian knuckles. Egypt was an ally. Now it's a client – and a client that's not well placed to demand that the US rescind the First Amendment and prosecute two-bit producers for making videos not to the Egyptian government's liking.


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Music : Carl-Maria von Weber – Choreography : Mikhail Fokine – Music by Weber, "Invitation to the Waltz» orchestrated by Berlioz) – Created on April 19th 1911 at the Monte-Carlo Opera House by Tamara Karsavina and Vaslav Nijinsky – Libretto by Jean-Louis Vaudoyer after a poem by Théophile Gautier – Décors and costumes by Léon Bakst – Visit the Rudolf Nureyev Collection at the Centre National du Costume de Scène
"Le Spectre de la Rose" was one of the first ballets danced by Rudolf Nureyev after he escaped at Le Bourget. Pierre Lacotte taught him the part for German television, just before it was filmed in Frankfurt in 1961. Nureyev didn't perform it on stage until 1979 in New York – 24 times – during the Joffrey Ballet's homage to Diaghilev. He danced it again the same year with Margot Fonteyn and the London Festival Ballet at the Coliseum in London, then again in the United States with the Joffrey Ballet. He performed it for the first time in Paris on February 20th 1981 for a Private Gala organised by Yves Saint-Laurent at the Opéra Comique, then 9 times at the Châtelet Theatre in January 1982. It was a work he often included in his programme, mainly with the Ballet de Nancy when they toured Latin America, London and Japan (in 1984).
Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev… A last dance
It was in this ballet that he danced his last performance with Margot Fonteyn, on June 23rd 1979, bringing to an end the perfect harmony of a legendary couple that lasted 17 years. Margot Fonteyn – aged 60 – decided at the last moment to go back on stage that evening for the last time. Nureyev himself performed the "Spectre" for the last time on August 29th 1987 at the London Coliseum with the Ballet de Nancy.
Ballet story : On her return from a ball, a young girl breathes in the scent of a rose that a gallant partner offered her as a souvenir of the evening. She falls asleep in an armchair and dreams that the rose has changed into a handsome young Spirit in love, just like her partner but completely covered in rose petals. After gently spinning around and sketching a last waltz with her, the Spectre leaves as he arrived, through the window in a leap whose lift and grace astounded the public when Nijinsky danced the part in Paris. The young girl then awakes and forgets her illusions when she sees the rose that has fallen at her feet during her slumber.


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ACL reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament repair
ACL reconstruction is surgery to reconstruct the ligament in the center of your knee. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) keeps your shin bone (tibia) in place. A tear of this ligament can cause your knee to give way during physical activity.
Most people have general anesthesia right before surgery. This means you will be asleep and pain-free. Other kinds of anesthesia, like regional anesthesia or a block, may also be used for this surgery.
General anesthesia
General anesthesia is treatment with certain medicines that puts you into a deep sleep so you do not feel pain during surgery. After you receive the...
The tissue to replace your damaged ACL will come from your own body or from a donor. A donor is a person who has died and chose to give all or part of his or her body to help others.
- Tissue taken from your own body is called an autograft. The two most common places to take tissue from are the knee cap tendon or the hamstring tendon. Your hamstring is the muscle behind your knee.
- Tissue taken from a donor is called an allograft.
The procedure is usually performed with the help of knee arthroscopy . With arthroscopy, a tiny camera is inserted into the knee through a small surgical cut. The camera is connected to a video monitor in the operating room. Your surgeon will use the camera to check the ligaments and other tissues of your knee.
Knee arthroscopy
Knee arthroscopy is surgery that uses a tiny camera to look inside your knee. Small cuts are made to insert the camera and small surgical tools into...
Your surgeon will make other small cuts around your knee and insert other medical instruments. Your surgeon will fix any other damage found, and then will replace your ACL by following these steps:
- The torn ligament will be removed with a shaver or other instruments.
- If your own tissue is being used to make your new ACL, your surgeon will make a larger cut. Then, the autograft will be removed through this cut.
- Your surgeon will make tunnels in your bone to bring the new tissue through. This new tissue will be in the same place as your old ACL.
- Your surgeon will attach the new ligament to the bone with screws or other devices to hold it in place. As it heals, the bone tunnels fill in. This holds the new ligament in place.
At the end of the surgery, your surgeon will close your cuts with sutures (stitches) and cover the area with a dressing. You may be able to view pictures after the procedure of what the doctor saw and what was done during the surgery.
Why the Procedure is Performed
If you do not have your ACL reconstructed, your knee may continue to be unstable. This increases the chance you may have a meniscus tear. ACL reconstruction may be used for these knee problems:
- Knee that gives way or feels unstable during daily activities
- Knee pain
- Inability to continue playing sports or other activities
- When other ligaments are also injured
- When your meniscus is torn
Before surgery, talk to your health care provider about the time and effort you will need to recover. You will need to follow a rehabilitation program for 4 to 6 months. Your ability to return to full activity will depend on how well you follow the program.
The risks from any anesthesia are:
- Allergic reactions to medicines
Breathing problems
Breathing problems
Breathing difficulty may involve:Difficult breathingUncomfortable breathingFeeling like you are not getting enough air
The risks from any surgery are:
Bleeding is the loss of blood. Bleeding may be:Inside the body (internally) Outside the body (externally)Bleeding may occur:Inside the body when blo...
- Infection
Other risks from this surgery may include:
Blood clot
in the leg
Blood clot
Blood clots are clumps that occur when blood hardens from a liquid to a solid. A blood clot that forms inside one of your veins or arteries is calle...
- Failure of the ligament to heal
- Failure of the surgery to relieve symptoms
- Injury to a nearby blood vessel
- Pain in the knee
- Stiffness of the knee or lost range of motion
- Weakness of the knee
Before the Procedure
Always tell your health care provider what drugs you are taking, even drugs, supplements, or herbs you bought without a prescription.
During the 2 weeks before your surgery:
- You may be asked to stop taking drugs that make it harder for your blood to clot. These include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve), and other drugs.
- Ask your provider which drugs you should still take on the day of your surgery.
If you have
, heart disease, or other medical conditions, your surgeon will ask you to see the provider who treats you for these conditions.
Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body cannot regulate the amount of sugar in the blood.
- Tell your provider if you have been drinking a lot of alcohol, more than 1 or 2 drinks a day.
- If you smoke, try to stop. Smoking can slow down wound and bone healing. Ask your providers for help if you need it.
- Always let your provider know about any cold, flu, fever, herpes breakout, or other illnesses you may have before your surgery.
On the day of your surgery:
- You will often be asked not to drink or eat anything for 6 to 12 hours before the procedure.
- Take your drugs you have been told to take with a small sip of water.
- You will be told when to arrive at the hospital.
After the Procedure
Most people can go home the day of your surgery. You may have to wear a knee brace for the first 1 to 4 weeks. You also may need crutches for 1 to 4 weeks. Most people are allowed to move their knee right after surgery. This may help prevent stiffness. You may need medicine for your pain.
Physical therapy can help many people regain motion and strength in their knee. Therapy can last 4 to 6 months.
How soon you return to work will depend on the kind of work you do. It can be from a few days to a few months. A full return to activities and sports will often take 4 to 6 months.
Outlook (Prognosis)
Most people will have a stable knee that does not give way after ACL reconstruction. Better surgical methods and rehabilitation have led to:
- Less pain and stiffness after surgery
- Fewer complications with the surgery itself
- Faster recovery time.
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Niska JA, Petrigliano FA, McAllister DR. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries (Including Revision). In: Miller MD, Thompson SR, eds. DeLee and Drez's Orthopaedic Sports Medicine . 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2015:chap 98.
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Review Date: 5/9/2015
Reviewed By: C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.


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By Eryk Bagshaw
Colgate Total, one of Australia's most popular toothpastes, has come under international scrutiny over health concerns connected with one of its active ingredients, triclosan.
The toothpaste contains 0.3 per cent of the ingredient, the maximum level before it must be declared a poison by the Australian department of health's national industrial chemicals notification and assessment scheme.
The threshold for poison warnings was raised from 0.2 per cent after submissions claimed that it would have widespread commercial implications for a variety of industries.
Studies have shown links between triclosan and disrupted hormonal development, a reduction in bacterial resistance and an increase in allergies.
Australian experts have defended the product, the only toothpaste on the Australian market that contains triclosan.
They say the chemical has been proven to fight gingivitis, gum bleeding and inflammation.
"Untreated gum diseases have a massive effect," said Laurie Walsh, a professor of dental science at the University of Queensland.
"You have to balance the potential of harm against a known good."
But controversy over the chemical has existed for some time. Apart from the toothpaste, it is found in kitchenware, sanitation and toys.
In 2010 the European Union banned triclosan in all products that come into contact with food, but still allowed for it to be present in toothpastes up to a maximum of 0.3 per cent.
Then in December 2013 triclosan came under review by the US Federal drug administration (FDA) over its use in anti-bacterial hand soap, toys and cutting boards, amid concerns it could limit bacterial resistance and hormonal development.
"The big issue in handwash has been around spreading it on a wide area and absorbing it," said Professor Walsh.
"When you are brushing your teeth you are putting it in a very specific area for a very short amount of time."
At the same time, another US drug authority, the EPA, launched an investigation into the use of triclosan following "a rapidly developing scientific database".
The EPA is currently examining the impact of triclosan on thyroid hormones and estrogen levels, following studies that revealed disrupted development in animals.
Professor Walsh refutes the claims.
"There have been no concerns raised on our side that we have seen on patients," said Professor Walsh. "An animal study is an animal study, the evidence does not translate to humans."
There have also been concerns over links between triclosan use and sensitivity to allergens in patients.
"Triclosan concentrations were associated with allergic sensitisation, especially inhalant and seasonal allergens," a Norwegian study claimed.
The toothpaste, a staple of Colgate's 44.8 per cent share of the global market, has suffered significant consumer backlash since Bloomberg revealed in August that 35 pages of the original FDA approval process in 1997 were hidden from public view.
In August, the FDA admitted that the pages were not disclosed as the research into the safety of the product was conducted by Colgate.
Then, a former conmissioner of the FDA criticised the authority for withholding the information when there were concerns surrounding the potential cancer-causing properties of triclosan.
"Only confidential commercial information is redacted from public documents," the former commissioner, David Kessler, told Bloomberg.
"The real question is did Colgate do a good job?" Mr Kessler said.
An Australian study by academics at the University of Queensland found that over the course of four years, triclosan toothpaste had no ill-effect on the hormonal function of humans.
The grant for the majority of the research was provided by Colgate.
"Colgate remains a really big supporter of dental research," said Professor Walsh.
"They don't interfere in research and stop people publishing adverse findings, but there is nothing with more impact than a truly independent study."
A Colgate Australia spokeswoman, Tamara Daran, described the coverage of the reviews into the use of tricoslan as unfair.
"Regarding carcinogenicity [cancer causing chemicals], three studies in three different animal species were reviewed by the US FDA - and later regulators in Europe, Canada and Australia.
"All concluded that triclosan in Colgate Total is safe," she said.
"Colgate Total users can be fully confident in the safety of our toothpaste and the distinctive health benefit it provides fighting gingivitis," she said.