text:
A Little History…
Written in the Summit Journal found at Humphrey's Peak:
As Sacred Peaks for the Hopi, Navajo, Hualapai, Yavapai, Zuni, Southern Paiute, Acoma and five Apache tribes; the Peaks are named by the Native Americans as: Nuva'tuk-iya-ovi (Place of High Snows) {Hopi}; Dook'o'oslid (Shining on Top) or Diichili Dzil (Abalone Shell Mountain {Navajo}. These Peaks mark the southwestern-most boundary of the Dineta's homeland.
The San Francisco Peaks were so names for the Patron Saint St. Francis of Assisi, by Spanish Franciscan Friars during their missionary work with the Native Americans in 1629.
Humphrey's Peak was named in the mid-1880's for Brigadier General Andrew Atkinson Humphreys who, during the Civil War, interpreted the survey information of the area which was collected by various previous expeditions. He most likely never say the San Francisco Peaks.
Brig. General Humphreys had been part of the Ives Expedition as a civil engineer and Captain. He entered the Civil War as a Major in 1861 and as of 1866 had been promoted to Brigadier General and Chief of Engineers.
Before joining the Powell expedition to survey the Rockies in 1874, American Geologist Grove Karl Gilbert (G.K. Gilbert) was the first geologist to join the famous George M. Wheeler Geographical Survey (Wheeler Survey) of the US west of the 100th meridian (1871). During his work with Wheeler, Gilbert named Humphrey's Peak after the civil war general.
Personal Background…
I've always wanted to hike Humphrey's Peak. Probably since my first glimpse of it's impressive silhouette on a drive to visit Grand Canyon in the late 90's. It's always been there, nagging at me, taunting me…but I'd never really thought seriously about hiking the Peak until this year. As soon as I started thinking about it, I knew I needed to do it. Especially when I started talking with Matt Mills (@ThePeakSeeker) about hiking Humphrey's back in June.
I live at about 1,100 ft and, unlike Matt, I don't get up above 10,000 ft very often. As the highest point in Arizona at 12, 633 ft, I figured it would be good idea to see what my body feels like at higher elevation before attempting the big one. A few months back, I had the opportunity to hike Kendrick Peak (11,418 ft). I camped at the base of the mountain and hiked Kendrick the next morning with absolutely no issues so I felt confident I would do fine on Humphrey's. I knew the trick would be to spend the night at the higher elevations in Flagstaff so I would have time to adjust.
I missed my opportunity in June, then again missed my opportunity in July. It was very much looking like I was going to miss August as well. I just couldn't find the time to be able to spend the night in Flagstaff and hike the next day. So I decided to chance it and do the hike without the overnight stay. So I took a day off work, mid-week, got up very early and headed north determined to summit Humphrey's Peak.
The Trail…
The trailhead for the summit trail is at a large parking lot just below Snowbowl. The starts out crossing a sloped, grassy meadow sprinkled with late season wildflowers. I imagine it would be quite a sight in Spring. It's a nice easy walk under the ski lifts and toward the forest. Even before entering the tree line, you have to start watching your step as the trail is creased and crossed with hard, slick roots. In late Summer it rains almost every day on the Kachina Peaks, the high mountain gathers clouds and creates it's own unpredictable weather. Even in August one could expect anything from sunshine, to rain, to snow and hail. I got lucky and it was a perfect day but the ground (i.e. rocks, roots, etc) were still wet and slick from the previous afternoon showers.
Not long into the forest you cross the Kachina Wilderness Boundary and the trail begins the long switchbacks to the tree line. The terrain changes several times making for a fun and interesting hike. The rocky slope of the extinct volcano is exposed here and there where the mountainside has either slid away or proven to inhospitable for the forest to take root.
I kept up a pretty good pace through the switchbacks, elated at hiking in 75 degree weather in August. I wanted to get to the summit quickly. I had been told earlier, before I'd even reached the trail, that most hikers would be on their way back down already. I was risking getting caught in a hell of an afternoon storm at the summit if I didn't get this done quickly. I wasn't as much worried about weather as I was just excited to be finally hiking this trail.
Before I knew it, I had reached a sign post marking the edge of the protected area. Everything above 11,400 ft is restricted.
It was right about this time I started to feel it. My breath was getting harder to catch, my lungs just wouldn't fill up and started getting this nagging headache. The elevation was starting to announce itself. I was now passing the height I'd seen at Kendrick and in to territory I hadn't seen since hiking in the Andes.
What's worse, I knew that I was not conditioned for this hike. Not only had I spent most of the previous 3 weeks behind my desk working, but I had not spent the night at elevation. This would be the first time I've gone from 1,000 ft above sea level to over 12,000 ft in less than a few hours without a plane.
As I cleared the tree line and made my way to the saddle, I got my first view of the Inner Basin. The hike, to this point, was worth it just for that view alone. I stopped at the saddle for a while, resting, trying to let my head adjust to the thin air. I stripped my pack off and sat on the rocky ground gazing out over the wild canyon below. The Kachina Peaks form a sort of "U" shape with the open top of the "U" roughly facing north. Inside is the Inner Basin, a beautiful verdant slope fed by the near constant runoff from the rains at the peaks. The view across the Inner Basin is made all that more amazing on clearer days as you can see Grand Canyon in the distance.
I could have sat at this spot all afternoon, and considered doing just that. But just as I was talking myself in to a warm cup of hot chocolate or coffee, distant thunder and gathering clouds reminded me that I was on a time limit. I gathered myself up and strapped on my pack
ready determined to make the final push to the summit.
Humphrey's is one of those summits with a sick sense of humor. As I'm slowly crawling my way through the rocky trail, swimming through the haze that's clouding my mind, thinking I'm nearly there the mountain reveals it's cruel joke. I had been warned, but with the elevation getting to me I had forgotten about the false summits. At least twice I was tricked in to thinking I was near the summit when a new, higher, further summit appeared. The real summit, once I saw it seemed very distant to me. Without trees or some other context, it's hard to tell distance on this terrain and my mind was already having problems. If it were not for a couple and their dog just coming off the summit, I would never have been able to gauge the distance. When I saw them, I knew the summit was very close and bolstered with renewed energy I quickly hiked the rest of the way to the top.
At the top there is a small rock wall built up, presumably to allow people to shelter from the sometimes vicious winds that tear at the peak. There was also a small wooden bench, situated near the edge overlooking the inner basin. I poked around the summit, dug through the ammo can holding all the souvenirs and mementos from other hikers. The summit journal had plenty of entries in it and I quickly added my own.
With the thunder still threatening in the distance and a light rain starting to drizzle, I didn't spend too much time at the top. I couldn't shake the effects of the elevation and I was anxious to get back down where my head would start working again.
The return hike started out pleasant enough, and I was happy to start feeling the fog lift from my mind. I knew I had made a mistake by not spending the night at higher elevation before the hike. I've never felt the effects of elevation the way I did on this hike, but it was a good experience and a good lesson. Something I don't intend to repeat if possible.
By the time I reached the truck at the bottom my feet were destroyed. The hike down had really done a number on me and I could barely walk. I actually ran the last mile or so of the trail because the mechanics of running were less painful than walking. My feet really need more strength and conditioning work, especially if I'm going to try to keep up with Barefoot Jake this Winter.
All in all, this was a beautiful hike and reaching the summit via the main trail just made me want to come back and explore the rest of the trails through the Kachina Peaks Wilderness. There are several trails that lead in and out of the Inner Basin and I would love to spend some time on those in the near future. Who's with me?
Powered by Breadcrumbs: manage, edit and share GPS tracks for free.


text:
We're starting off this programme with Breabach. I've loved this band ever since I heard their (very attractive) demo. In fact I think the tune we play on the podcast – Chloe's passion was on it. Also each member of the band has entered the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award starting with Patsy Reid in the inaugural Award in 2000 up to Ewan Robertson winning in 2008. Band members Patsy and Calum MacCrimmon both came back this year to help judge the Finals. I enjoy the way they play as an ensemble all listening to each other while still leaving room to breathe for each of their solo talents. Look out for them in Scotland and England throughout March.
Another inaugural Young Trad Awardee (and winner) was Gillian Frame and she features with Findlay Napier (another finalist) in the Findlay Napier and the Bar Room Mountaineers. Their CD Out All Night has just come out in the last months and has enjoyed critical success. I noticed the other day they are doing some touring around Scotland in April with the Peatbog Faeries. Definitely worth checking out.
Our next track is from guitar maestro Tony McManus. Tony is one of the hardest working musicians I know. He seems to go non stop! This new record of his is an unusual album because the recording of each track features a different guitar, from the collection of North Carolina's Dream Guitars founder Paul Heumiller and each hand-picked by Tony and Paul. Amazingly on the last track he manages to play them all – I love to see that! I spent some time with Tony on the German Folk Festival tour a few years back and I invented the Wooden CD prize for the person who sold the least CDs on the tour. Unfortunately I went on to win it – typical…
I mentioned Ruairidh Macmillan in the last blog who won this years BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award. Well he is playing and touring with the Paul McKenna Band, a young singer who people are talking about favouritely. I don't know much about this band but their record sounds great!
I've known about the Gaelic Psalm singing for a while but when I was thinking what track to play next I came apon the Salm and Soul CD. I listened to the first track and when I checked out the second I was surprised to hear a gospel number! The CD was recorded at Celtic Connections and the concert arose from the theory that the call-and-response structures of African-American gospel music derived in large part from traditional Gaelic psalm singing, brought over by Scottish immigrants to the American South. Whatever you think both tracks sound great.
We finish up with Box Club, a troup of 4 accordionists. Watch out for them on tour in Scotland this March.
Filed under: bagpipes, fiddle, Gaelic, music, podcast, scotland, scottish | Tagged: accordion, guitar, music, Scottish bands, song |

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Female pilots pioneering aviation
Location's named after women's empowerment
Museums Honoring Women
We are always inspired from the achievements of women in every aspect of life, and celebrate March 8 International Women's Day with great enthusiasm. We have always been conducting our activities around the world according to gender equality principles, and we continue to rise in aviation sector with the strength and support of our women.
Women enable the growth and development of aviation sector by assuming roles both in sky and on land. Since the 18th century, women who have been endeavoring hard in aviation sector set an example to the world with their great achievements.
With duties assumed at the cockpit, passenger cabin, airport, our sales offices, our corporate team, our call center and various other positions, more than11 thousand women working Turkish Airlines are the source of our pride.


text:
Last updated: November 17, 2011
Prepublication Data Sharing: The Toronto Statement
Prepublication Data Sharing: The Toronto Statement
September 2009
Current guidelines, developed at meetings in Bermuda and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., reserve the right of researchers at DNA sequencing centers to be first to describe and analyze their complete sets of genomic data, while still making prepublication data rapidly available for analysis by others in the field. A similar meeting in Amsterdam in 2008 extended these principles to proteomic data.
Participants in the Toronto International Data Release Workshop took the concept several steps further by endorsing the value of rapid data release for other biological data sets, including chemical structure, metabolomic and RNAi data, and annotated clinical resources, such as tissue banks, cohorts and case-control studies.
The Toronto Statement includes a set of suggested best practices for funding agencies, for journal editors and for scientists in their various roles, whether as data producers, data analysts/users or manuscript reviewers. Authors of the Opinion article in Nature include National Human Genome Research Institute researchers Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., senior investigator in the Genome Technology Branch, who is a member of the writing group; and co-author Christopher Austin, M.D., director of the NIH Chemical Genomics Center.
To comment on the proposed data sharing principles and practices, go to Nature's online forum at: http://network.nature.com/groups/naturenewsandopinion/forum/topics/5433 [network.nature.com]
To view the PDF document(s) on this page, you will need Adobe Reader.


text:
The TEMPUR® Hybrid Elite is the second of three new mattresses which combine advanced TEMPUR® material for pressure point relief with new Precision™ micro coils, individually encapsulated in fabric pockets to provide exceptional support. Made from state-of the-art cold-drawn steel, each micro coil has a diameter of 45mm, is wound to seven turns and compressed to 10cm, an ideal stiffness to maximize response and comfort. The sumptuous contemporary white and grey cover incorporates a QuickRefresh™ top, easily unzipped for washing and airing to enable you to keep your bed nice and fresh.
The TEMPUR® Hybrid Elite is engineered to deliver a new, faster-responding feel by adapting to your temperature, weight and shape. If you share a bed, motion transfer is dampened because each person is independently supported so you can both sleep undisturbed.
House Furnishings
51 Fore Street, Bugle, Cornwall
PL26 8PA ( select for map )
01726 850 330 01726 858 423
Bed Centre
7a Rosevear Road, Bugle, Cornwall
PL26 8PH ( select for map )
01726 850 577 01726 852 645


text:
J.K. Rowling sent a message to one of the Orlando massacre victims that he will not be forgotten.
As 22-year-old student and Universal Orlando Resort employee Luis Vielma was laid to rest this weekend, the best-selling author decided to send a special message to his family.
According to social media, Rowling sent a floral wreath and handwritten note which were proudly displayed near the altar.
U.S. & World
News from around the country and around the globe
"To Luis, who died for love," her note read. "You will never be forgotten."
The thoughtful gesture came just a few days after Rowling learned one of the victims of the attack at Pulse nightclub in Florida worked at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
"Luis Vielma worked on the Harry Potter ride at Universal," she tweeted. "He was 22 years old. I can't stop crying. #Orlando."
Many stars continue to step up and honor the victims who were injured or lost their lives.
While performing at Tampa's MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Keith Urban stopped to pay tribute to the victims with a performance of U2's "One."
"Although I didn't know anybody in that horrific incident, I did, because they're just guys and girls, brothers and sisters," he shared with the sold-out crowd. "They had dreams, hopes, plans, just like every one of us."
Glenn Close recently announced she would be donating $75,000 to the Mental Health Association of Central Florida. The generous contribution will help fund counseling services for those impacted by the tragic events in Florida.
If you would like to help the Orlando shooting victims and their families, visit Equality Florida's official GoFundMe page.
How to Help Orlando Shooting Victims: Crowdfunding Campaign Raises More Than $1.6 Million


text:
Already, researchers are hard at work trying to understand what it would take to succeed in such a mission. One of those is Dr Alexander Kumar, based at the Concordia research station in the centre of Antarctica, a place so remote - and so cold - that it is only possible to get in and out for three months of the year.
He is trying to understand the physical and psychological effects of human space travel, particularly the role of extreme isolation. BBC Future spoke to Dr Kumar about life at the station and how his stay may be the fore runner for a manned mission to the red Planet.
Can you describe where you are now?
I am in a place I have come to call 'White Mars' - the heart of Antarctica.
It is the coldest, darkest and most extreme environment on our planet. The outside temperature has again fallen below -80C (-112F) or -99.9C (-148F) with wind chill - the extreme limit of its scale. Inside, the window is frozen over, entombed with ice and it remains dark outside, as it has done so 24 hours a day for the past three months. And we are at an equivalent altitude of 3800m above sea level, making it difficult to breathe.
We are completely alone and isolated here from February to November. The French refer to people who over-winter here as 'Hivernauts', but, unlike astronauts, we have no 'mission control'.
Concordia base is unique in that it is jointly run by the French Polar Institute and Italian Antarctic Programme. It consists of two cylindrical, three-story towers – a shape that stirs your imagination to think they could have arrived within a Saturn V rocket. It is strange to refer to it at home, but that is how it has come to feel. The base is our life-support system in a region where there is nothing but ice for more than 1,000km (700 miles) in most directions.
What do you do there?
I am the only British member of a European crew of 13 currently living at Concordia station. I am responsible for assessing documenting - and treating where necessary - any ailments in the mind or body. I have to expect the unexpected, prepare myself for anything and when it arrives deal with it onsite.
Alongside my role as the station doctor, I am conducting research for the European Space Agency's Human Spaceflight programme, investigating the physiological and psychological effects of living in isolation at this extreme. My research will help to understand how far we can push humans, particularly in regard to extreme physiology and psychology. The work may one-day help shape a manned mission to Mars, and more importantly, see it safely return.
What can Antarctica teach us about Mars?
Living here is the closest anyone can come to living on the surface of another planet. I have also coined the term Planet Concordia to describe this feeling. Despite significant differences in surface gravity and atmospheric pressure between Antarctica and the Polar Regions on Mars, the average Martian surface temperature is -55C (-67F), similar to our extreme cold temperatures at Concordia.
Our crew has been completely isolated since February. We are more isolated from civilization than the astronauts living onboard the International Space Station. It is impossible for us to leave the base until mid-November.
Alongside studying and reacting to changes in crew dynamics, we have to deal with any day to day challenges involving life-support-system maintenance and equipment failure and breakdown. We have to be completely self-sufficient. All our food is canned, tinned, dried and prepackaged - there is no method of delivery here during winter. We are alone - the same as any Mars Mission would be.
How does living in such a remote place affect you psychologically?
There are many important psychological factors associated with confinement, isolation and sensory deprivation.
One of my predecessors told me that "monotony" was the largest challenge from living in isolation at Concordia. I disagree. Like him, I have access to information – via the internet, telephone and the rest of the crew. In fact we are surrounded by information, compared to the heroic age of polar exploration. Life is not monotonous - there is huge potential to stimulate your mind – through hobbies, conversation and news from the outside world. However, as winter progresses, overwintering crew members regress further into their own rooms and minds, which can be dangerous- living in isolation and isolating yourself from your only access to human contact on the station.
Things are different. Your senses are not bombarded in the way they are at home and in the winter darkness, they become 'blunted', meaning any new sensory stimulation remains a luxury. We have an inventive chef - Giorgio Deidda - who continually strives to surprise us with new taste combinations. He is spending his 3rd winter at Concordia and surprises the crew with nationally themed evenings and his own trademarked dishes including digestifs such as his whiskey sorbet.
But ultimately life changes from being in 'technicolor' to black and white over winter. It's almost as if our senses become under stimulated and wither in the darkness, ice and silence. So when a new stimuli comes along it can be disproportionately fascinating. It has been some time since I stubbed my toe walking around the station barefooted in the dark. But I can tell you it hurt each and every-time, even more. Also our reaction times have slowed down. Recently the wind caught a heavy door, slamming it into my face. I suffered moderate concussion for three days. In daylight with my normal senses back home, I know I would have stopped it first.
But perhaps the main factor is dealing with the degree of separation from our lives back home 'on Earth'.
Could technology help overcome that isolation?
Surprisingly, I often envy the previous polar expeditions' lack of communications. Nowadays, with heightened technological capability and wide satellite communications access for those overwintering in Antarctica, messages, problems and bad news are transmitted into our minds – whether it is a loved one passing away or salary difficulties. Such news is airdropped into the station by email, telephone, Facebook and video call, sometimes exploding like a bomb. There is no release - you are in a prison of your own mind here.
But being disconnected can bring new unexpected challenges. A fellow crew-member recently described to me how he "felt dead" and "not real". Certainly depersonalization and "derealisation" have been recognized as features of significant psychological stress. He went on to say that when he went on Facebook it was as if his "previous life was continuing whilst his empty body continued on here in the Antarctic wasteland".
How do you deal with the isolation?
A sense of camaraderie is crucial as well as regular hobbies. Reading and listening to music makes a huge impact. I recently rediscovered Jerry Lee Lewis – which when played after lunch, lifts peoples' spirits more than any drug can, perhaps providing an element of 'escapism' from station life.
But everyone has different tastes. For example, I often have a late night cup of tea and toast with Dr Igor Petenko, our Russian Meteorologist, while listening to his favourite classical music.
Martian crews would also need to deal with physiological challenges – has your experience given you any insight into these?
All ground-based attempts to recreate Mars lack one crucial factor – the lack of zero gravity – responsible for some of the most restrictive and challenging elements faced by humans in space. I was recently in contact with Britain's only current astronaut-in-training - Tim Peake – who reminded me that even over relatively short periods, weightlessness can affect everything from balance and cardiovascular health to muscle mass and bone density.
In addition inter-planetary astronauts are going to have to deal with things like cosmic rays, Mars surface radiation and storms of dust or 'fines' - particles that are smaller than dust particles.
Luckily, here at Concordia, we don't have to deal with those kinds of things. Being But there are some physiological challenges we experience that are similar – such as disturbed sleep patterns, increased cardiovascular stress from long periods of relative inactivity and Vitamin D depletion due to the lack of sunlight. Whilst here, I track changes in the crews circadian rhythms brought on by the long periods of darkness, alongside mood changes, social interaction and levels of stress.
Living in the Antarctic winter darkness, it is difficult to perceive the passage of time. In situations like this it is very important to maintain a regular busy routine to avoid the risk of 'free-run' – a process where internal body clocks disintegrate cycling and resetting continually.
Even if you avoid extremes like this, waking up in the darkness feels like a groundhog day of sorts. It takes an extraordinary amount of time for your mind to fire up, like an engine starting up in the cold. My research testing people's cognitive performance during this period of complete darkness also demonstrates slowness in the mind, memory difficulties and inability to concentrate – not a good combination when operating life support systems in deep space or in temperatures of -80C (-112F).
What can be done to alleviate the problems for future Martian astronauts?
Romain Charles – one of the crew members of the Mars 500 experiment, who spent 520 days in isolation simulating a mission to Mars told me there is no such thing as a one way mission to Mars. For a trip to Mars, he said, the astronauts must have a plan to come back to Earth eventually. Even if it's a small hope, it must be there, to remain sane. Living at Concordia, we only talk about and look forward to one date - the arrival of the first plane, our first contact with the outside world, expected in November.
The Apollo lunar missions also give us some clues. Astronauts reported being kept very busy, adhering to a tight schedule to maximize research and to make sure they did not have time to think about the distance and separation from their home planet. It is similar here - if you let your mind wander during the Antarctic winter to dwell upon such negativity, I have seen it can be very dangerous and spiral out of your control. Interestingly, it appears those with predefined roles and technical responsibilities requiring busy, daily routines display the least problems.
Personally, I have maintained a relatively normal sleep pattern keeping myself busy and through exercise. But overwintering in such isolation is a personal journey and challenge. I liken overwintering to dredging the ocean's depths of your mind. You never know what you will find, but have to feel confident- knowing you can deal with anything.
Has your time in Concordia led you to any conclusions about the ideal crew for a manned Mars mission?
Although it is difficult to say how many crew members would be ideal - balancing skills, ability for self-sufficiency and finite resources available, against increased medical risk, I believe it would need a psychologically and physically screened diverse, multinational crew – ideally with past space experience or having spent time at a place like Concordia. They would need to be mentally resilient and have a full complement of skills to ensure that they can all contribute to the mission, remain active and in a way distracted from dwelling on their isolation. All those interested must be driven by the innate curiosity and enthusiasm to answer life's greatest question in the same way those had who replied to a fabled advertisement once offered by Sir Ernest Shackleton, "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages. Bitter cold. Long months of complete darkness."
That said, providing an interactive, safe, stimulating and supportive spacecraft environment would prove as important as selecting a crew made of the 'right stuff'.
You say a mixed-sex crew would be ideal – why?
At Concordia, we have one female crewmember among a crew of 12 men. There is the potential for it to cause problems - previous Antarctic missions have been plagued by jealousy.
An exclusively male crew was used during the recent Mars 500 mission without major conflicts, much to the surprise of psychologists. Importantly it showed that such a mission could be possible.
But we have come a long way from the early male dominated polar expeditions. Women play an equally important role in space. Charles [from the Mars 500 mission] believes that any crew should made up of both males and females - both sexes bringing balance to a mission.
Finally, you are the only doctor on the base, so what happens if you get sick?
I can't talk about medical issues on the base here, but from my time living and working here, I have learnt to hope and pray that I am never put in the same position as the Russian doctor Leonid Rogozov who in 1961, had to remove his own appendix with local anaesthetic. In terms of Mars missions, it may be a good idea to send two doctors... just in case.
Dr Alexander Kumar FRGS is the Concordia Station doctor (French Polar Institute/ Italian Antarctic Programme) and European Space Agency-sponsored Research MD
To follow his experiences living at Concordia, read his blog www.AlexanderKumar.com.
Concordia Station, high on the Antarctic Plateau, is perhaps the most isolated place on Earth. (Copyright: Alexander Kumar & Erick Bondoux ESA/ IPEV/ ENEA)
Concordia Station, high on the Antarctic Plateau, is perhaps the most isolated place on Earth. (Copyright: Alexander Kumar & Erick Bondoux ESA/ IPEV/ ENEA)
The French-Italian run station, built in 2005, is more than 1,600km (1,000miles) from the geographic South Pole. (Copyright: Alexander Kumar/ESA/IPEV/ENEA)
The French-Italian run station, built in 2005, is more than 1,600km (1,000miles) from the geographic South Pole. (Copyright: Alexander Kumar/ESA/IPEV/ENEA)
The last plane departed the base in February, leaving the crew alone and isolated for the nine months until November. (Copyright: Alexander Kumar/ESA/IPEV/ENEA)
The station's current crew were dropped off by plane in February, leaving them alone and isolated for the nine months until November. (Copyright: Alexander Kumar/ESA/IPEV/ENEA)
Thirteen European researchers call the station home, including Dr Alexander Kumar, the only medical doctor on the base. (Copyright: Alexander Kumar/ESA/IPEV/ENEA)
Thirteen European researchers call the station home, including Dr Alexander Kumar, the only medical doctor on the base. (Copyright: Alexander Kumar/ESA/IPEV/ENEA)
Its remoteness means that it is an ideal place to understand potential physiological and psychological stresses of a manned Mars mission. (Copyright: Alexander Kumar/ESA/IPEV/ENEA)
Its remoteness means that it is an ideal place to understand potential physiological and psychological stresses of a manned Mars mission. (Copyright: Alexander Kumar/ESA/IPEV/ENEA)
Dr Kumar carries out tests to understand how the isolation, routine and environment affects the crews wellbeing and cognitive function. (Copyright: Alexander Kumar/ESA/IPEV/ENEA)
Dr Kumar carries out tests to understand how the isolation, routine and environment affects the crews wellbeing and cognitive function. (Copyright: Alexander Kumar/ESA/IPEV/ENEA)
He says that camaraderie, a sense of humour and regular hobbies are important to help the crew deal with the isolation. (Copyright: Alexander Kumar/ESA/IPEV/ENEA)
He says that camaraderie, a sense of humour and regular hobbies are important to help the crew deal with the isolation. (Copyright: Alexander Kumar/ESA/IPEV/ENEA)
A regular routine – such as operating and maintaining the station's telescopes - can help people cope with the extreme environment. (Copyright: Alexander Kumar/ESA/IPEV/ENEA)
A regular routine – such as operating and maintaining the station's telescopes - can help people cope with the extreme environment. (Copyright: Alexander Kumar/ESA/IPEV/ENEA)


text:
Just wanted to let you know that several Wal-marts in Western Washington State have been marking down most of their large (over $70 or so) sets.
The one I went to had Helm's Deep on sale, as well as a lot of Star Wars and Marvel sets marked down.
I was initially bummed, because I was on my motorcycle and didn't know how I was going to get all of these sale items home, but I decided that where there's a will, there's a way!!


text:
Town Square
No mid-year finals at Paly and Gunn
Original post made by Anne Avis, Old Palo Alto, on May 30, 2006
Comments (17)
a resident of Southgate
on May 31, 2006 at 8:37 pm
Well on that note, I suggest the district change the class schedule to allow for either flexible start times, or later start times. Talk about stress - try to get a teenager to wake up in time to make first period at 7:50 am. I guess some kids wake up early, but most stay up late and have trouble getting up early. Sleeping in class is not the best way to get through highschool.
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 1, 2006 at 12:29 am
Hm, did either of you attend a PAUSD school as a student in the past few years? As a recent (within 5 years) PAUSD high school grad now in college, I could contend and say that the "high levels" of stress have actually paid off for me. Not only have the past levels of stress allowed me to better manage my stress in college, but although it seemed rough at the time, looking back, it was not all that bad. I wonder what any other students that have graduated the PAUSD system would think of this "Stressed Out Students Committee." I don't necessarily think that the stress needs to be cut out (okay, laxed, or whatever you want to call it) but rather that students need to be shown and taught how to better deal with it. Another part of it is that the students freak out in such high competition that they just don't know how to really deal with the stresses and pressure of grade school life. I condend that the high level of stress is one of the factors that has made PAUSD produce such great achievers later in life. There is always a group of people that think they are under too much stress. PAUSD has a reputation like non other for a reason. What's wrong with high stress as long as we know how to deal with it?
editor of the Palo Alto Weekly
on Jun 1, 2006 at 11:25 am
marc burkhardt is a registered user.
Dear Paly Alum,
Would you be interested in being contacted by a reporter for a possible future story on student stress? We write on the topic frequently, and do not often encounter a person with your perspective.
Please e-mail education reporter Alexandria Rocha at [email protected] if you are interested in pursuing this further.
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Jun 1, 2006 at 4:34 pm
Dear Paly Alum,
So stress is good for you? I am the parent of a 1998 Paly grad who is still on antideppressant
medication that she began taking as a junior at Paly due to overwhelming stress. Although she has gone on to have a successful college experience and career she is bitter about the toll stress and pressure took on her high school experience. Robbing kids of their happiness and enjoyment in learning is too high a price to pay as a way to achieve "academic excellence". And by the way, why is high stress necessary to attain high achievement anyway?
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 1, 2006 at 5:29 pm
Dear Member,
I wish not to stray off topic on the broader matter of stress in general. However I wish to apologize if I have misled or offended you. Stress is good, yes - we function because of stress. I drank a lot of water - I am stressed to go to the bathroom. If I wasn\'t stressed from the large quantity of water I might explode!
All light-heartedness aside, we are talking about a slightly different and quite complex matter at hand but I will stick with my stand and say that stress is indeed necessary and good. I will again stress (no pun intended) that students should be better equiped on how to deal with the stresses of life. High school is a part of that middle ground from being a child to blossoming into an adult. Stress is a part of life that we can\'t avoid. Sure we want to mitigate it for our youth as to not have it kill them but think of how valuable a lesson it would be to teach our students HOW to mitigate and how to deal with the stress rather than simply truncating a portion of it for them?
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Jun 1, 2006 at 8:28 pm
Eliminating mid-year finals is an interesting idea. As a Paly parent for the past six years, I have two other suggestions for reducing student stress while maintaining a rigorous program: 1) Make it easier for students to change lanes at semester break if the initial placement is not working out. 2) Make it easier for club athletes to waive out of the PE requirement. If a student is practicing a sport after school three to five times a week, PE is really unnecessary from a fitness standpoint, and having that extra prep period can be very significant in helping the student manage the academic load.
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 2, 2006 at 8:07 am
Alternative evaluation methods that work in a small private school with 50 kids per grade may not scale to a large public school with 500 kids per grade. If finals are eliminated at the mid-year then the teachers might move to test the entire year's material at the end of the year. That would create more stress, not less.
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 2, 2006 at 10:42 am
I agree with Paly Alum. Parents and teachers should teach students how to handle stress, not to simply "remove" it. Let's face it, life is stressful.
I'm also a PAUSD high school graduate. The high intensity and competitiveness at Gunn certainly prepped me for college. I went through college thinking, wow, this wasn't as hard as I had anticipated.
College wasn't a breeze but the experience I had at Gunn certainly enabled me to understand how to prioritize and manage the workload that is handed to me without a meltdown.
P.s. Dear Chris,
Changing lane shouldn't be that hard. I know I changed lane and my courses in mid-year. Also, in the past, they had never made students who were in after school sports teams participate in P.E. classes. We always had those as prep periods.
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 2, 2006 at 10:48 am
Kathy, kids do get an exemption from PE by participating in school-sponsored sports. Chris was pointing out that this should be extended to kids that participate in club sports.
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 2, 2006 at 10:53 am
Are club sports that not sponsored by school?
I'm pretty sure you can. Perhaps it's a non-spoken policy? I remembered I had a few friends who were exempt from PE classes.
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 2, 2006 at 11:23 am
Club sports are run by private clubs. There is no affiliation with a school. Examples of club sports are rowing, badminton, soccer, synchronized swimming, swimming, fencing and so on. Kids that participate in club sports are not exempted from PE, no matter how many hours they put in. The only sports that qualify for PE exemption are for school-sponsored teams.
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Jun 2, 2006 at 2:03 pm
From what I've heard, it's occasionally easy but often very difficult to change lanes at semester break. (It may be up to the department head; I'm not sure). If you play a club sport, at least at Paly, I believe it is still quite difficult to be excused from PE. In any case, it would be great to have school-wide or district-wide policies to accommodate these situations whenever possible. I agree that students benefit by learning to manage stress in high school. But being consigned to a too-hard lane when a more suitable level is available or insisting on a PE requirement for a serious athlete is a waste of the student's time and undermines quality education.
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 2, 2006 at 10:54 pm
I have to agree with the Paly alum and disagree with the managing editor on the issue of stress at high schools. Perhaps it's the people that the Weekly has been talking to (surely, the SOS committee, neurotic, stressed out kids, and certain school administrators), but the fact is if you survey a random selection of high school students at either PAUSD campus, the majority opinion seems to be that stress is an issue that has to be dealt with, but not an epidemic that has to be cured. Dealing with stress has to occur on an individual level, where students can work with teachers and parents to alleviate stress when it is unberable. When a situation is as complicated and individualized as student stress, drastic policy change is a crude remedy. In fact, cutting stress by eliminating midyear finals is a disservice to students; such finals help students brush up on knowledge and prove especially helpful to AP students come May.
The community in general gives teachers, administrators and students too little credit for their abilities to deal with stress. We, the students, do express our concerns when we feel a situation is or could be too stressful, and teachers and administrators do remain flexible. I believe the wise thing to do is to equip students with the ability to recognize how stress affects them and the confidence to express their concerns. This type of education lets students deal with the "real world" because, frankly, in life we won't always be protected by the Palo Alto bubble or SOS committees.
a resident of Ventura
on Jun 3, 2006 at 11:49 am
Although finals in the middle of the school year is stressful, it is good preparation for college. If the district is really worried about the stress level and such, they should have thought about it before they revised the academic calander. Before this year, we had at least a day off once every three weeks, now we go months without a day off. Those days off were a nice break from the stress. I would rather have a day off every now and then than an entire week off. Ski week is pointless, not only does school start earlier and ends later because of this, it also takes time away from AP classes trying to prepare for the test before the big day.
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Jun 4, 2006 at 3:19 pm
This is in reply to the comments about "contract PE" at Paly, which is supposed to allow atheletes on club teams to get exempted from PE during Freshman and Sophomore years when it is otherwise required if they are in intensive training programs. I graduated from Paly last year and played soccer year-round on a very high level club team. Freshman year I submitted all the paperwork to be granted contract PE, along with several of my teammates, and Earl Hansen rejected all of the requests. Paly seems only willing to give contract PE to gymnists and swimmers, and there is no explanation offered as to why.
So I was required to do PE (no prep) and then trained with my club team for 2+ hours after school...far more intensively than the high school soccer team. The ability to have a prep during PE freshman and sophomore years would have made a huge difference in the stress I felt those years.
I don't know if a new state law is required or whether Paly just does a poor job at administering the contract PE program, but the system definitely doesn't work.
a resident of Midtown
on Aug 24, 2006 at 8:41 am
Just keep the finals. Most of us are fine with them [portion removed by Palo Alto Online staff.]
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Sep 3, 2006 at 7:06 pm
Haha I agree with Kevin, the mid-semester finals aren't that stressful, just the average paly student is really bad at time management.
Don't miss out
on the discussion!
Sign up to be notified of new comments on this topic.
Post a comment
Get fact-based reporting on the COVID-19 crisis sent to your inbox daily.
Fighting an 'uphill battle,' Palo Alto's longtime MacArthur Park to close until 2021
By Elena Kadvany | 1 comment | 4,439 views
Traffic Lights for the Whole Family
By Chandrama Anderson | 1 comment | 2,012 views
Did a hedge fund just steal your EV rebate?
By Sherry Listgarten | 0 comments | 1,436 views
Constantly coping with the virus: We need a total lockdown now
By Diana Diamond | 11 comments | 762 views
Tough back-to-school decisions
By Cheryl Bac | 0 comments | 390 views


text:
Rockets to face Mavs looking for improved defense
Try as they might, the Houston Rockets have failed to replicate the defensive prowess that secured their run to the best record in the league last season and to Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. Whether due to injuries or roster construction, the results haven't been the same.
The inability to fashion even a league-average defense continues to undermine all the Rockets (32-23) are aiming to accomplish. There have been flashes of defensive improvement, but for the most part, Houston has struggled to defend consistently enough to support its second-ranked offense and the historic season guard James Harden is burnishing on a nightly basis.
"We've got to be consistent for four quarters," Harden said after a defensive collapse in the third greased the skids to a 117-112 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. "It's pretty simple."
When the Rockets play host the Dallas Mavericks (26-29) on Monday at Toyota Center in their penultimate contest before the scheduled All-Star break, they will continue in earnest their pursuit of that elusive consistency.
Houston limited Oklahoma City to 75 combined points in the first, second, and fourth periods. The Thunder posted a whopping 42 points in the third, though, to erase what was once a 26-point deficit and reclaim momentum entering the fourth quarter.
Wild variances of defensive effort have come to identify the Rockets this season. After finishing seventh in defensive rating last season at 105.5 points allowed per 100 possessions, the Rockets are 25th this season (112.0). Since Jan. 1, Houston is a modest 11-8 and its leaky defense (113.8 rating) is directly attributed to its inability to build a winning streak and propel up the standings.
"We get Clint (Capela) back (after the break) and the defense was really good in the first half," Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni said. "We've just got to continue that, and we'll build on this."
The Mavericks, with an eye seemingly on the future following their recent acquisition of injured New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis, won for the third time in four games this month after limiting the Portland Trail Blazers to nine points in the fourth quarter of a 102-101 victory on Sunday.
Forward Luka Doncic, the unquestioned frontrunner for rookie-of-the-year honors, scored 13 of his 28 points in the fourth while also contributing nine rebounds and six assists.
Tim Hardaway Jr., one of the newcomers acquired alongside Porzingis, chipped in 24 points for Dallas.
The Mavericks appear ill-suited to seriously pursue a postseason berth, yet they seem disinclined to punt on this season. Doncic is capable of keeping them in almost every contest, and it was his flurry of baskets down the stretch of Dallas' previous meeting with the Rockets that yielded a comeback victory.
The Mavericks are 2-0 against Houston this season and one victory shy of claiming the season series despite the difference of the teams in the standings.
Still, the challenge of winning in Houston in the second game of a back-to-back reverberates.
"It's the Western Conference," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. "It's another tough set of matchups coming at you 100 miles an hour."
--Field Level Media
Updated February 11, 2019


text:
My recent visit to New Orleans was short, sweet and absolutely fascinating. I went there to attend a graduation at the University of New Orleans, a university I had not known previously, but learned that it is well respected locally. Attending the graduation provided me the opportunity to see Lake Ponchitrain, which, according to Wikipedia "covers an area of 630 square miles with an average depth of 12 to 14 feet". After graduation, the city was "my oyster".
Thinking of New Orleans, what come to my mind is: the French Quarter, balconies, food, music, and funerals. I learned about The World War II Museum (which everyone said was outstanding but my time did not allow for a visit), The Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum (see below), Brennan's (from which we observed wedding after wedding "second lining") and the city park, which houses NOMA and its Sculpture Garden. In addition, there were two restaurants we especially enjoyed - Dominica's Restaurant for dinner where the cauliflower was amazing, and biscuit & buns on banks where we enjoyed a Mother's Day brunch.
A relative told me about a unique museum, the Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum. During the worst of Hurricane Katrina, the lower ninth ward was continually in the news, especially because it almost completely washed away. Located in a home that somehow survived the hurricane, this museum acts to preserve the extensive history of the area and also functions as a community center.
My friend, who was visiting the museum with me, was surprised by the numbers of homes that have sprung up in the area since an earlier visit about three years ago. Different than most museums I have visited, its mission is to "promote community empowerment through remembering the past, sharing stories of the present, and planning for the future."
The museum is always free. What surprised my most was the way in which the small space was used. It was very effective in conveying the story of this part of New Orleans. There is an energy in the museum that to me seemed to parallel the energy of this ward. The history of poverty, government neglect, and strong community engagement is reflected. To date, only one in five residents have been able to return to their homes since Hurricane Katrina. What stayed with me is that this last incident is just the most recent in a series of events that stretch over more than a hundred years.
The displays in the museum are compelling and accessible. and include oral histories from community members, exhibits of key events from the history of the Lower Ninth Ward, as well as cultural events. The museum received many visitors during the time I was there. About 65 of these young people were from Marquette University in Wisconsin. A member of the group explained that three times a year, volunteers come to help out with this museum. I was pleased to have had this visit.
Driving toward the museum we passed the grand statue of Robert E. Lee. At that point it was the last statue of Confederate leaders that had graced New Orleans that was still in place. I didn't realize how quickly it would be removed -it is there no more. In connection to this, I became aware that New Orleans is preparing to celebrate its 300th birthday.
This promises to be some event! It would be a good idea to begin planning a visit soon if you want to celebrate New Orleans.
Photos: B. Keer
*"A Brass band leads the bridal party and the guests from the church to the reception venue or it may take place at the reception itself. A Second Line Parade has two parts. The first line is usually a brass band and the ones being honored, the bride and groom."


text: The new foil is suppose to be a cross between the Speed and Psycho and is suppose to be quite good. Heard a little bit about it over on Oase and was wondering if anyone had any details on it. Flysurfer usually likes to release around December so I'm hoping I can pick one up before my winter kite trip.


text:
Sorry if this is a noob questions, but I finally figured out how to implement the Tiny Encryption Algorithm in C++.
My question is what to do about padding the key and the plaintext? I know that there are various ways of doing this, but is there a "default" way to do this or does one make a choice?


text:
If science can save lives, can we do without it?
- Home
- Press Room
- Latest News
- If science can save lives, can we do without it?
» Share this page
Monday April 3, 2017
Génome Québec invites you to view this short video on the importance of the patient-doctor relation in order to overcome barriers, accelerate research, facilitate funding and change perceptions.
You will hear the poignant story of William Brock and Dr. Denis-Claude Roy that illustrates how life is affected by disease and how research can save it.


text:
Please enter your Mobile Number and Education Level to proceed.
9th Services
Basic Plan
Advance Plan
Face to Face Plan
Mentorship Plan
Skill Based Test™
Pricing For 9th
10th Services
Ideal Career Test™
Stream Selector Test™
Pricing For 10th
11th Services
Engineering Selector™
Humanities Selector™
Commerce Selector™
Pricing For 11th
12th Services
Ideal Career™
Commerce Selector™
Pricing For 12th
B.Com Services
Ideal Career
Pricing For B.com
Humanities Career™
Professional Skill
Pricing For BA
B.Sc Services
Ideal Career Test
Professional Skill Index
Pricing For B.Sc
B.Tech Services
Pricing For B.Tech
MBA Services
Professional Skill Index
Pricing For MBA
MASTERS Services
Pricing For Masters
Professional Skill Index
Pricing For Working
Study In India
Study Abroad
Career Options
Experts Q&A
For 9th Class Students
For 10th Class Students
For 11th Class Students
For 12th Class Students
For Bcom Students
For BA Students
For B.sc Students
For B.Tech Students
Ideal Career Test™
Skill Based Career Test
Stream Selector™ Test
Engineering Branch Selector™
Humanities Career Selector™
Commerce Career Selector™
Professional Skill Index™
Educator Professional Skill™
Law Entrance Exam
Design Entrance Exam
Medical Entrance Exam
Engineering Entrance Exam
Tourism Entrance Exam
Management Entrance Exam
Mass Comm Entrance Exam
9th Class Mentorship
10th Class Mentorship
11th Class Mentorship
12th Class Mentorship
Mentorship For B.Com
Mentorship For B.Sc
Mentorship For B.Tech
Mentorship For B.a
Study In Usa
Study Europe
Study In Australia
Study In Singapore
Study In Dubai
Study In Hong Kong
Study In Canada
Study In Ireland
Education Loan
Ask & Answer
Ask on Phone
Ask on Chat
Experts Q&A
Ideal Career Test™
Skill Based Career Test
Stream Selector™ Test
Engineering Branch Selector™
Humanities Career Selector™
Commerce Career Selector™
Professional Skill Index™
Educator Professional Skill™
For Career Counsellors
Register For Counsellors
For Counsellors Job
Counsellors Certification
Counsellors Interview
Inspirational Stories
Counsellors Profile
Counsellors Dashboard
Counselling Services For 9th
Counselling Services For 10th
Counselling Services For 11th
Counselling Services For 12th
Counsellors In Delhi
Counsellors In Mumbai
Counsellors In Bangalore
Counsellors In Chennai
There is no career counsellors available for this category in sivagangai . Explore all Career Counsellors
Counsellor at Vickram Engineering college &Vickram Polytechnic college
Focus on counselling people with mental health problems.Mostly counsel students with academic performance,behavioural problems,anxiety,low self esteem,relationship issues etc.Handle problems of adolescent with parents.
Handle workshop for students,teachers,professors on Emotional Intelligence,Effective Teachers and Stress management.
Conducts workshop for parents How to handle adolescent.How to bring emotionally intelligent kids.
Conducts therapies like CBT,Behavioural therapy etc.
Specialties: Specializing in CBT Therapy with anxiety disorder,depression,phobias etc.Interested in individual of late adolescents and women of middle aged.
Education / Skill DevelopmentEngineering & TechnologyHealthcarePsychologistHumanistic StudiesView more »


text:
Fresh speculation has begun circulating online that Hitachi is set to bring the world's first Blu-ray Disc-equipped camcorder to market, after the company announced a camcorder friendly optical pick-up.
Hitachi's Blu-ray camcorder: the shape of things to come?
Hitachi first showed a prototype for such a camcorder at the Ceatec trade fair in Japan last year, when it was also rumoured that it had developed an optical read/write head designed to work with 8cm Blu-ray Discs.
The optical head is said to have been integrated into a camcorder also thought capable of using BD-R/RE media and DVD±R/RW/RAM discs. It is said to have s 5.3-megapixel image sensor ready to shoot at an HD resolutiuon of 1920 x 1080.
The Blu-ray head
Online sources have also speculated that the camcorder would support MPEG 4 AVC and H.264 for HDTV images and MPEG 2 for standard-definition video - largely because that's what a video processing chip recently announced by Hitachi can do.


text:
Back in July of this year, Eugene McCarthy proposed that humans are the result of hybridization between chimps and pigs. This didn't get much attention at the time, but today's Daily Mail discussed it, so there might be an upswing of attention.
Who is the claimant
Eugene McCarthy acquired his BS (in Mathematics), MS (in Genetics) and PhD (in Genetics) at the University of Georgia; the last of these degrees he acquired in 2003. According to his Google+, he is a geneticist, evolutionary theorist, author, and web entrepreneur, and his employment for the last 5 years has been his website, macroevolution.net.
To quote from macroevolution.net:
During my years at the genetics department, I became increasingly dissatisfied with the standard explanation of evolution. The more I read about fossils, the more convinced I became that Darwin's account of the evolutionary process was fundamentally flawed. Moreover, in my study of hybrids I became aware that an alternative way of thinking about evolution, what I now call "stabilization theory," could do a better job of explaining the available data.
So in his own words, Dr. McCarthy thinks evolutionary science is wrong somehow but thinks he knows better. Dr. McCarthy does have a book about bird hybrids published by Oxford University Press, which appears to be his most recent published scientific work; his attempts to publish a similar book about mammals and about his new theory of animal origins have not worked out, possibly because of his claims...
What is the claim
Various apes have mated, produced viable offspring, and continued mating with various species of pigs, and this mating has produced some of the modern and extinct species of apes. In particular, humans are the result of mating between, to quote from the above-linked article from phys.org, "a male boar or pig (Sus scrofa) with a female chimp (Pan troglodytes)".
Why this claim is probably, almost definitely, wrong
PZ Myers at Pharyngula discussed some of the reasons why this hypothesis can not be true, but I will just place the most obvious ones here:
1) The only evidence that Dr. McCarthy offers in support of this claim are morphological and behavioural "similarities" between pigs and humans. Morphology is useful for determining evolutionary relationships, but it can be misleading if where that morphology came from (the ontogeny of the morphology; what did the anatomy look like in embryos/fetuses/neonates/juveniles) is not investigated. That kangaroos and humans both walk on their hindlimbs only is a meaningless observation unless there is evidence that we both acquired that trait in the same way.
2) Dr. McCarthy makes this extreme evolutionary hypothesis without discussing the genome very much, which is odd, for a geneticist. But he gives no genomic evidence, whatsoever, that human evolution had porcine input. In fact he states, on the linked page, that there is no reason to suppose that the genes derived from pigs in modern humans would be sequentially similar to those of pigs, because a given type of gene is very rarely present in only a single type of organism. While the second part of his sentence is true, there should be genetic similarities between pig and human genomes if any of the human genome is derived from pig. He offers no such evidence, possibly because every published genomic study of pigs, human, and non-human apes suggests that the former are only distantly related to the latter two.
3) Pigs and apes are both placental mammals, but not very related to one another. So their last common ancestor may have been sometime in the late Cretaceous, 70ish million years ago. The claim that the gametes of a pig and a chimp would be compatible in any sort of way requires evidence that other such large crosses are possible. Dr. McCarthy has no such evidence, although he thinks he does, which results in such bizarre claims as claiming that platypuses and echidnas (the most primitive living mammals) are the results of crosses between birds and mammals, which last shared a common ancestor at least 300 million years ago. Such an idea has been refuted for over a century.
Does this claim deserve attention?
This claim was first posted online in July and it didn't get much press because it's ridiculous. So I'm really confused as to why the Daily Mail is giving it any press now, almost five months after it was first thrown online. Well, I'm not totally confused, but I'll get back to that.
No, it doesn't deserve attention. The author is a modern day Charles Fort in the sense that he is really good at tracking down small pieces of data in order to support a seemingly nonsensical conclusion. But in the scientific world, hypotheses deserve to be tested.
Four years ago a paper was published in PNAS that hypothesized that some members of insects are the result of a hybridization event between adult insects and velvet worms which produced caterpillars which eventually mutated and became other forms of insect larvae. That such a paper was published in the fourth most powerful journal in life/earth sciences was very confusing. Even a subsequent commentary letter published in PNAS asked WTF the journal was thinking. To quote from that letter,
This paper has fallen through the cracks of the review process of one of the most prestigious scientific journals, and this has not passed unnoticed. Online debates have erupted between those appalled that such article has appeared in a scientific forum and those who feel that scientific debate requires that all ideas, no matter how ill- formed, be discussed. But we should ask whether an individual can propose any theory, no matter how unsupported that idea may be, and demand that others do the work to test it scientifically.
Dr. McCarthy's hypothesis demands that others do the work to test it scientifically, while ignoring multiple lines of scientific evidence that it is wrong, and even making false claims about the hybridization abilities of mammals to the extreme of claiming that mammals and birds used to (or still can?) be able to produce viable offspring.
Why did the Daily Mail publish this?
The Daily Mail is known for its less-than-stellar record in discussing scientific research. Even if no malice was meant, promoting this research as if it is something that an actual scientist thinks (note that the Daily Mail refers to Dr. McCarthy as a leading geneticist, even though some of his most recent genetics work was published in 2004) results in the public thinking ill of scientists. When the Daily Mail introduces Dr. McCarthy as "Eugene McCarthy, of the University of Georgia", (which is a false statement; Dr. McCarthy, as far as I can tell, is not employed by the University of Georgia, and hasn't been for several years), that allows the audience to think ill of the University of Georgia in particular but academia in general.
While I don't think that the author of the piece intended to make light of evolution, evolutionary theory, or scientists in general, I am well aware of the hostility that the Daily Mail has for "controversial" scientific subjects.
Publicizing ridiculous independent, unpublished scientific hypotheses at the same level as academically-scrutinized published scientific papers confuses the lay audience into thinking that all scientific research is similarly incompetent. In the Information Age, wherein everyone has the same ability to throw something online, not discriminating between "this is something some loonie put online" and "this is a well-researched study reviewed by independent authorities" leads to all kinds of pseudoscientific nonsense, some of which just plain kills people.


text:
The popularity of "toilet humor" is a commonly accepted, and often lamented, fact of comedy. Some—particularly fans of "smart" comedy—complain that a meticulously well-crafted punchline will sometimes get less of a laugh than a hackneyed fart joke.
People also tend to read a lot into the popularity of crass humor, citing it as an example of society's declining intelligence, or its immaturity. They accuse a certain type of comedian of pandering, or doing cheap jokes.
A scene from Bridesmaids provides a perfect recent example: Nearly every review I have read of this film has specifically mentioned a scene in which the bridal party gets food poisoning—of a particularly graphic kind—while trying on dresses at a fancy bridal shop. Continue reading


text: Warning: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is deprecated, use preg_replace_callback instead in ..../includes/class_bbcode.php on line 2968 View Profile: Daydreaming - Pen & Paper Games Register Help Remember Me? Home Forum FAQ Calendar Community Groups Albums Member List Forum Actions Mark Forums Read Quick Links View Site Leaders Contribution Actions Contribute What's New? Blogs Find Players Groups Contribute Downloads Chat Advanced Search Recent Chat Activity (Main Lobby)Join Chat Loading Chat Log... Player Registry Daydreaming Prefer not to see ads? Become a Community Supporter. Welcome to Pen & Paper Games, an online community dedicated to bringing roleplayers together!You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will automatically be added to our player registry (unless you opt not to) and will be able to privately find and communicate with other players in your area. You will also be able to post and reply to topics, vote in polls, and many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. Site News: Pen & Paper Games Gets New Leadership! [Read More] Daydreaming Find latest posts Find latest started threads View Articles View Blog Entries Mini Statistics Join Date 04-18-2012 Last Activity Yesterday 05:58 PM Blog Entries 0 Avatar More 12 Friends Roto pruttm Sweeper Gabel shadovar Narayan Join Groups 1 Groups Dark Days in Sion play-by-post Join Groups 0 Permission Groups Daydreaming is not a member of any public groups Recent Visitors The last 20 visitor(s) to this page were: ak47, Dalkiel, deaconabyss, falinxelote, Gabel, Gunnar Greybeard, Hillsy, Jrandom, Jrezky, just_jack, Lazarus, Morashitar, Narayan, p3sent, poppy_thompson, seadogstyle, Shun001, Skunkape, Sneaksta, sobanspirit This page has had 10,781 visits Badges and Icons My Icon: Player Profile Badges: I Voted! - ENnies 2010 Tab Content Daydreaming's Activity About Me Friends Tab Content All Daydreaming Friends Photos New Activity () Please reload this page to view the 200+ new activity items that have been created. Older Activity More Activity No More Results No Recent Activity About Daydreaming Basic Information Age 36 Badges and Icons My Icon: Player Profile Badges: I Voted! - ENnies 2010 Location City: Rancho Cordova State: California Zipcode: 95670 Country: united states Willing to Travel: 20 miles Availability LFG/LFP: No Availability (Days): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Availability (Times): Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings Desired Gaming Frequency: Weekly - 3 or more games per week Gaming Preferences Player/GM: Player Preferred Genres: Fantasy Favorite RPGs: Dungeons & Dragons Gaming Worlds: Forgotten Realms Preferred Playing Style: 75% Roleplaying / 25% Combat Ideal Group Size: Medium Groups (Between 4 and 6 players) Online RPGs?: Yes What are you looking for?: I am mostly here because my friend suggested that we could play D&D through this site, but I am open to exploring the site more and possibly joining in on other games as well. About Me Real Name: Jenni Biography: I played talisman as a kid and I still enjoy it today. I used to make characters using GURPS and draw them on paper for fun. I do a lot of artwork and sometimes I like to include that in my character creation for some games. I have also attended the SCA(The Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.) since I was 5 years old with family of course, so I have a lot of background in role playing. A few years ago a friend of mine let me join in on a few D&D games with some others and I really had a lot of fun, so I am looking forward to exploring more in to it. Signature Contact This Page http://www.penandpapergames.com/forums/member.php/19417-Daydreaming?s=d7a129a2f74aa734e5ea75ae4ed3f34c Instant Messaging Send an Instant Message to Daydreaming Using... Skype™ fairyfoogoo Statistics Total Posts Total Posts 255 Posts Per Day 0.08 Downloads Downloads 3 Uploads 0 General Information Last Activity Yesterday 05:58 PM Join Date 04-18-2012 Referrals 0 12 Friends asher dragoone falinxelote Gabel Lurker Grimmshaw Narayan pruttm Roto Lurker shadovar Shun001 sobanspirit Showing Friends 1 to 10 of 12 Page 1 of 2 12 Last Jump to page: -- P&PG v4 -- Default Mobile Style Contact Us Pen and Paper Games Archive Privacy Statement Top All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:02 PM. Powered by vBulletinCopyright ©2000 - 2020, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. Donation System provided by vBDonate (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2020 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.Copyright ©2006-2014 - All Additional Rights Reserved - Robert A. Howard


text: Current FreeBSD problem reports Critical problems Serious problems S Tracker Resp. Description -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- o kern/63204 multimedia [sound] /dev/mixer broken with ESS Maestro-2E (still o f kern/73987 multimedia [sound] Nforce2 MB sound problem o kern/79905 multimedia [sound] sis7018 sound module problem o kern/79912 multimedia [sound] sound broken for 2 VIA chipsets: interrupt sto o kern/81146 multimedia [sound] Sound isn't working AT ALL for Sis7012 onboard o kern/82043 multimedia [sound] snd_emu10k1 - mixer does not work. o kern/90214 multimedia [sound] memory leaks in snd_via8233 o kern/94279 multimedia [snd_neomagic] snd_neomagic crashes on FreeBSD 5.4 and o kern/96538 multimedia [sound] emu10k1-driver inverts channels o kern/97535 multimedia [snd_mss] doesn't work in 6.0-RELEASE and above for Cr o kern/98167 multimedia [sound] [es137x] [patch] ES1370 mixer volumes incorrec o kern/98752 multimedia [sound] Intel ich6 82801 FB - on Packard Bell A8810 la f kern/99920 multimedia [snd_ich] Not support integrated audio on ICH7R chip ( o kern/104626 multimedia [sound] FreeBSD 6.2 does not support SoundBlaster Audi o kern/104874 multimedia [snd_emu10k1] kldload snd_emu10k1 hangs system p kern/106829 multimedia [PATCH]: snd_ich driver fails with nvidia MCP04 chipse o kern/107051 multimedia [sound] only 2 channels output works for the ALC850 (o o bin/107516 multimedia [emu10k1] - skips, clicks and lag after a day of heavy o ports/111560 multimedia multimedia/ffmpeg-devel configure script broken [PATCH 19 problems total. Non-critical problems S Tracker Resp. Description -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- o kern/37600 multimedia [sound] [partial patch] t4dwave drive doesn't record. f kern/59208 multimedia [sound] [patch] reduce pops and crackles and fix selec f kern/60599 multimedia [bktr] [partial patch] No sound for ATI TV Wonder (ste o kern/60677 multimedia [sound] [patch] No reaction of volume controy key on I o kern/72995 multimedia [sound] Intel ICH2 (82801BA) - sound nearly inaudible a ports/78760 multimedia [PATCH] multimedia/kmplayer: Make TV viewing a bit mor o kern/79678 multimedia [sound] sound works except recording from any source o kern/80465 multimedia [sound] pcm0:record:0: record interrupt timeout (Acer o kern/80632 multimedia pcm driver missing support for CMI8738 auxillary input o kern/83697 multimedia [snd_mss] [patch] support, docs added for full-duplex, f kern/84311 multimedia [sound] 82801FB/FR/FW/FRW Intel High Definition Audio o kern/87782 multimedia [sound] snd_t4dwave and pcm0:record:0: record interrup f kern/88820 multimedia [sound] Erratic recognition of VIA 8285 sound card by o kern/92512 multimedia [sound] distorted mono output with emu10k1 f kern/92557 multimedia [sound] Contrary to 6.0 release notes, snd_csa does no o i386/93986 multimedia [pcm] Acer TravelMate 4652LMi pcm0 channel dead o kern/95086 multimedia [sound] uaudio line in problem with sbdm lx o kern/97609 multimedia [sound] Load Sound Module - VIA8233 - fails o kern/98496 multimedia [snd_ich] some functions don't work in my sound kernel o kern/98504 multimedia [sound] Sound is distorted with SB Live 5.1 o ports/98508 multimedia audio/liba52 does not work without library from math/d o kern/100859 multimedia [snd_ich] snd_ich broken on GIGABYTE 915 system o kern/101417 multimedia [sound] 4-speakers output not possible on Asus A8V-Del f kern/104011 multimedia [sound] soundcard "82801G (ICH7 Family) High Definitio o i386/105600 multimedia [snd_mss] can not detect PC-9821 V166 internal sound o ports/105724 multimedia kmplayer crashes - while nothing(!) in ports or system o ports/106503 multimedia multimedia/ffmpeg - Request using ffmpeg-devel as ffmp o ports/110264 multimedia graphics/gstreamer-plugins-swfdec broken o ports/111335 multimedia multimedia/ffmpeg-devel: enable swscaler and threads s f ports/111495 multimedia update graphics/libcaca o kern/111767 multimedia [pcm] ATI SB450 High Definition Audio Controller sound 31 problems total.


text:
Anthony Bosch spoke with the former news magazine 60 Minutes and the interview will air tomorrow night. During halftime of Colts-Patriots they previewed the interview and the biggest takeaway is that Alex Rodriguez is afraid of needles.
Anthony Bosch gravely listed the various substances A-Rod used while under his care—testosterone, insulin growth factor 1 and HGH among them—and confirmed earlier reports that claimed he injected A-Rod. Now we know why.


text:
I'm currently sitting at a 10% discount from Intel upgrades (2x 5% discount), but I'd like to know what the maximum potential discount is. Considering weapons and mods carry over into New Game+, what I'd like to do is just buy up as much as I can afford as I near the end of the game so my squaddies will be better kitted out for Insanity (I don't use weapons much myself on my Vanguard).
Is 10% the maximum? I've got Priority: Horizon in my Journal as my next mission, and the galaxy is currently 100% scanned.


text:
- Languages spoken : English
- Youtube Id : -youtube_id-
- Original title : Sabotage
- Movie Genre : Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller,
- Status : Released
- Film Note : -movie_rating-
- Societies of production : Albert S. Ruddy Productions
- Vote Count : 10
- Tagline : Leave no loose ends
- Release Date of film : 2014-03-28
- Average rate : 7.3
- Duration of movie : 110
- Arnold Schwarzenegger Character (John 'Breacher' Wharton)
- Sam Worthington Character (Monster)
- Mireille Enos Character (Lizzy)
- Joe Manganiello Character (Grinder)
- Harold Perrineau Jr. Character ()
- Josh Holloway Character (Neck)
- Terrence Howard Character (Sugar)
- Olivia Williams Character (Investigator Caroline Brentwood)
- Max Martini Character (Pyro)
Sabotage Synopsis:
Sabotage Watch free movie streaming full movie in HD without downloading, Watch Sabotage Full movie online streaming free and fun Sabotage Free Movie Stream only here Today, we can see that hundreds thousands of people looking for free Sabotage and watch it on their sweat house with internet connection. Happy, you can reach hundreds of thousands of satisfied members who became tired of waiting for DVDs in the mail, and now you can watch for free Sabotage Film, get some free new movie online free watch and download new movie new releases and the hottest classics on our site. It's fast. It's easy. And best of all, it is free to try
... Sabotage HD 1080p ...
David Ayer Job as : Director, Skip Woods Job as : Screenplay, Bill Block Job as : Producer, Paul Hanson Job as : Producer, Palak Patel Job as : Producer, Joe Roth Job as : Producer, Albert S. Ruddy Job as : Producer, Skip Woods Job as : Producer,
Yes, now you can Watch Sabotage Full Movie Streaming Online and get the link to Sabotage Full Movie Online Streaming In HD Ici


text:
So we already know a few things about this upcoming "House" season. We know House and Cuddy are going to be, like, cuddling on the beach and stuff. We also know someone will have a seizure, and that anyone who throws out lupus as a diagnosis will be summarily laughed out of the room. We also know the fetching Olivia Wilde (who still hasn't been allowed in the opening title sequence) will depart the show for a few episodes to shoot a movie. Now comes word that actress Amber Tamblyn will replace Wilde during her time away. From Nellie Andreeva over at Deadline:
Tamblyn is expected to, at least in part, fill the void left by House co-star Olivia Wilde who will be away from the show for a number of episodes this coming season while shooting Cowboys & Aliens. The seventh season of House premieres Monday, Sept. 20. Tamblyn, who got her break on the CBS drama Joan of Arcadia, will next be seen in Danny Boyle's 127 Hours opposite James Franco. She also starred on the underrated ABC dramedy The Unusuals and in the two Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants movies.
A Deadline commenter asked why the show wouldn't just pump Jennifer Morrison's role on the show back up in Wilde's absence, which makes perfect sense on the surface of things, since Wilde was Morrison's spiritual replacement. In fact, it's downright odd that Morrison's name is still featured in the title sequence of the show while Wilde isn't.
All that said, plenty of "House" fans have tired of Wilde's character, Thirteen. I know I have. In fact, I'm tired of both her AND Morrison's character Cameron, and the show could desperately use a female protégé of House that isn't harboring some secret disease or secretly in love with him. Tamblyn is a talented actress who received excellent notice for "Joan of Arcadia," show that was short-lived but had plenty of fans during its run. I'd have no problem if, oh I dunno, Tamblyn were to replace Wilde permanently, not unlike a backup quarterback stealing the starter's job when he's injured. I'm not demanding it. I'm just saying… it would be okay with me. Very okay.


text:
An insider's view of what is really happening in the Harris County Criminal Courts
Monday, April 9, 2012
I'm glad he wrote the article, because it does highlight the complaints against Pat Lykos, even if they seem to minimize them by characterizing them as minor gripes.
What do you think of the article?
29 comments:
The article is exactly what one would come to expect from the Chronicle, a minimizing and or ignoring of any of the grossly negative impact that Lykos' has had on the HCDAO. One can only wonder if Rogers will be the next public relations employee to be hired by Lykos.
As to specific observations: the article gratutiously contains a "life-sized" campaign portrait of Lykos with thumb nails of Anderson and Lykos and refers to the successful "gang injunction" that was sought almost 1.5 years ago by a "special prosecutor" for the HCDAO(in my opinion the HCDAO had no legal authority to bring that action in the first place, it being the statutory responsibility of the county attorney - see 43.180,45.201 TEX.GOV'T CODE). This says volumes though if that is the most recent "success" that the Chronicle could come up with.
Although ascribing to the grand jury investigations the source of much vitriol, the real vitriol expressed among those in the know is 1)the utter destruction of the morale of the HCDAO employees and their mistreatment by Lykos and her henchpersons 2) the inconsistency in her policies, 3)and her lack of prosecutorial and trial experience. None of these are mentioned.
Although mentioning the "DIVERT" and crack cocaine issues essentially in passing the article disingenously neglects to mention the reason for these being campaign issues, namely that "DIVERT" is an illegal program (specifically in violation of statutes, it being in reality deferred adjudication) and the crack cocaine issue as a failure to support and follow the laws of this State by Lykos.
The bottom line - the Chronicle supports Lykos and the general public will receive no useful information from one more Lykos puff piece.
Calvin A. Hartmann
- April 9, 2012 at 10:55 AM
It's the usual Chronicle spin on downplaying any of Lykos faults and shortcomings. The Chronicle doesn't care if the citizens of Harris County are being short-changed by the Lykos mismanagement team. As long as she responds to any call from the Chronicle, they will likely endorse her. It's up to everyone who knows how badly Lykos needs to be replaced to get the word out to the uniformed voters.
- April 9, 2012 at 11:35 AM
The prospect of this sociopath getting re-elected is very frightening. Rumors are rampant that the "leadership team" as it now exists will be all but gone even if she is re-elected.
- April 9, 2012 at 11:43 AM
What I thought was odd was that there were almost 40 comments on it. Then I saw that RP's husband is busy at work posting about 1/2 of them.
- April 9, 2012 at 12:06 PM
I think he's spot-on, and I don't think he minimized a thing. All he said is that these issues aren't things the average voter understands--and he's right. Your average voter will look at very few real issues when it comes down to voting and do it primarily based on party politics. Mike may have a good message (I don't particularly think so), but even though Lykos sucks she has the Party's backing and Republican sheep (i.e., 99% of the Party) will go with the Party. The average Republican isn't a vitriolic holier-than-thou crusader--but the Party is, and uses wedge issues to get their followers in line. The average Republican voter, if they do anything at all, will see who the most Republican person they know is endorsing, and then vote the same way. This is despite the fact that the Republican Party platform is contrary to the interests of the average American.
Disclaimer (because I know the "But Democrats Suck Worse" crowd is blowing steam out of their ears by now): I'm not saying Democrats don't have similar problems--but this post and article aren't about a Democratic candidate, so I limited my comments to this one race and party.
- April 9, 2012 at 1:30 PM
If this Divert thing is illegal why is Ms Anderson getting it for her clients? Why is all this on the back page of paper?
- April 9, 2012 at 2:23 PM
Hey Brian Rogers -- how about doing some actual investigative work and ask Benizon why Lana has not been disciplined. Does this mean that lykos will allow other prosecutors running for judge to mail solicitation letters to fellow employees. Will someone in the media PLEASE pick this up. It goes right to the heart of a serious campaign issue: mismanagement of the office.
- April 9, 2012 at 2:30 PM
I'm sorry, but any voter should understand a no confidence vote.
I mean, I'm not from Houston, but I would think any mouth-breathing idiot would understand a no confidence vote.
I'm also amazed how quickly everyone forgot about that little Nigerian mess. In my experience people far removed from politics understood that -- and they totally understood Lykos's nasty, snide blame-shifting response with a complete disregard for those families. Any woman who drops her kids off at a home daycare thinks about that story every. single. morning.
- April 9, 2012 at 3:12 PM
I was wondering if Joe the Investigator was mentioned in the article?
- April 9, 2012 at 3:36 PM
Few if any ADAs are privy to: the core issues at Metro, the HISD meltdown, the dynamics of the US Senate race in Texas, who is most qualified to serve in the Harris County civil judiciary races, their own Congressional District races,etc.etc.
YET these same ADAs expect the non CJC world to be well versed in the "plight" at 1201 Franklin and be in total agreement with their position or be scorned. Brutha puhleeze if that ain't the height of political arrogance.
The Houston Chronicle nailed it like it or not.
No indictment no scandal.
No scandal no Anderson.
The ADAs need to grow the F up and put their titty baby issues in perspective.
- April 9, 2012 at 3:45 PM
The no confidence vote weighs in favor of Lykos, if you ask me--and a lot of other voters. HPD is a mess from the top down. It has been for decades. The opinion of HPD and especially its unions that can't police their own (Hell, they argue for the reinstatement of dirty cops) mean absolutely nothing. Screw HPD, in its entirety, and their cry baby opinions on who we should vote for.
And before any of you ask who I'm going to go to if I'm ever in trouble--the answer is my .45. A cop, if he shows up, will only be there after the fact. If he wants to he can draw a chalk line around the guy who broke into my house, but I'll be damned if I wait for one of them to take the time to leave the donut shop before defending my family, property, or myself.
- April 9, 2012 at 4:24 PM
Joe is on a secret mission.Brian rogers knows about it
- April 9, 2012 at 4:45 PM
So apparently Pat Lykos is "civil" in her discourse regarding Mike Anderson, but not regarding former (and current) prosecutors like Rifi and Nathan.
Keepin' Harris County Justice classy since, well, uh, never mind.
- April 9, 2012 at 5:04 PM
It is beyond peradventure that the "DIVERT" program (deferred adjudication Lykos style)is illegal - see art. 42.12, sec.5 (d)(1)(A, TEX.CODE CRIM.PROC. If one's client is offered the program, however, and any defense lawyer refused the opportunity for his or her "guilty" client to enroll in the program (after advising of the possible consequences of that illegality) that lawyer has rendered ineffective assistance of counsel regardless of the identity of the lawyer. If the prosecutor (Lykos) is either being too stupid, disingenous, unethical, stubborn or some combination thereof in offering the program, ostensibly as a tax saver, no defense attorney should be subject to criticism for availing their client of the program. Unfortunately the vast majority of voters, whether R or D, are too lazy to educate themselves on the candidates and as the lack of the recent vetting of candidates by the press/media (both at the national and local levels) has demonstrated it takes several years to discern what a disaster that voters' malaise/ignorance will wrought. Both the Rs and the Ds are much like the rats and children of Hamelin,however, led by their respective Pied Pipers.
Calvin A. Hartmann
- April 9, 2012 at 6:24 PM
If a lawyer knows something is illegal and helps a client is the lawyer committing an illegal act? Is that not the same as allowing a client to file a motion for probation knowing client has a felony conviction?
- April 9, 2012 at 8:00 PM
As to a general proposition as to whether a lawyer knowing something is illegal and helps a client, does the lawyer commit an illegal act,assuming TEX.P.C. 7.02 is satisfied and there are no Chapter 8 defenses, the answer would probably be in the affirmative, but it is impossible to precisely answer that question not knowing the violating act or the possible consequence of the act in question. However, allowing a client to file a motion for probation knowing the person has a felony conviction might be described as an "illegal" act, but without more, it would at least be a violation of the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 3.03(a)(1)(2)(b)(c). As to the "DIVERT" issue, so long as the defense lawyer advises his client that he or she is receiving an "illegal sentence" which could be set aside if challenged the "illegality" is originating with the State and the trial court - no fraud or dishonesty is being committed by either the defendant or his or her lawyer so long as the paperwork filed is truthful. I see no harm in the defendant receiving the benefit from what might be fairly described as a misguided prosecution and judicial system. The harm is to the public as the result of whom they have entrusted with the responsibility with following, supporting, and defending the laws of Texas pursuant to their oaths of office, a responsibility apparently being neglected in but all but one of the county courts vis-a-vis the "DIVERT" issue.
Calvin A. Hartmann
- April 9, 2012 at 9:49 PM
As a cop, I agree with your point, but not the hostility. When seconds count, we are but a couple of minutes away.
Shoot straight.
- April 9, 2012 at 10:14 PM
Why not call and leave these comments with the Chron? The read representation line is:
To comment on coverage:
Call: 713-362-6303 Fax: 713-362-6373
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Might do a little to counter act all of the comments from RP's husband.
Anon at 2:30 pm call the Chron and ask them the question.
- April 9, 2012 at 11:26 PM
Just VOTE! Get others to do likewise. The courthouse crowd has NEVER elected or unelected a criminal justice candidate. All of this is truly not known to the citizens of harris County.
Seriously get as many people OUSIDE the system to regester, like I've said before till I'm blue in the face: Do you have your 25 votors that you will stay on their ass to regester, votes etc and vote early?
4 million people in this town and how many are regestered to vote and will vote R?
If each person who has had a gripe on this blog doesn't commit to at least 25 votes and then some then if Lykos wins you have only yourselves to blame.
- April 10, 2012 at 1:28 AM
The "nastiest" blog that I've read in a while is Mark Bennet's recent post from April 7th, "Dissapointment." it's too small of a courthouse to not know exactly who he is calling out. Once again, he reminds us that no one is as smart and ethcsl as him. [Insert large eye roll here.] Some things are best left un-blogged, but Mark can't help but stir the pot.
- April 10, 2012 at 5:37 AM
If he is such a great lawyer,why did the judge not rule for him? Why did the lawyer not talk to him? Always 2 sides to every story.
- April 10, 2012 at 9:01 AM
You know 5:37, Bennett has a history of doing that. He loves to blog about indiscretions and ethical violations, and then does nothing about it. This isn't the first time he's blown hard about a lawyer doing the wrong thing. Maybe this time he will hold himself to the same standard he holds others, and report the ethical violations--as he is bound to do.
- April 10, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Anon 1:28,
And where were you in 2008?
Yapping and napping, no doubt.
Don't you dare blame or guilt others now.
Just Sayin'
- April 10, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Rick Santorum is out of the primary race and with him are the 2nd Baptist hard core right wing zealots (Steve Hotze, Terry Lowry and Alan Blakemore are soooooooo not happy).
Voter turnout in the almost irrelevant May 29th primary will be marginal and dominated by the moderates outside the CJC world of malcontents.
Moderates are not intolerant bitter extremists so Mikey needs to consider his campaign tactics accordingly if he plans on having any chance defeating Patsy "Troll" Lykos in next month's republican primary.
Alan Blakemore won't allow that so the Troll will prevail.
- April 10, 2012 at 3:40 PM
In Texas they call people like that -all hat and no cow---talk the talk ,but do not walk the walk--
- April 10, 2012 at 5:54 PM
What are the rules for lawyers if they see behavior that is unethical on a blog or elsewhere.Talk here today about a blogger talking bad about another lawyer.Is that unprofessional or just poor taste?
- April 10, 2012 at 6:58 PM
Some days I wish you would all just shut up. Damn.
- April 10, 2012 at 8:48 PM
In Texas they call people like that -all hat and no cow---talk the talk ,but do not walk the walk--
Uhh, it's "all hat and no cattle" there, slick. It was Ann Richards' favorite saying about Bush--that and that he was born with a silver foot in his mouth.
In any event, talk to Murray about that hat of his and how many cattle he has...
What are the rules for lawyers if they see behavior that is unethical on a blog or elsewhere.
Lawyers are bound to report unethical conduct, wherever it occurs. Most don't do it, but they don't also get on a high horse about it. A few claim to be righteous, and still don't do it--that's where Bennett falls.
- April 11, 2012 at 7:19 AM
ANON @ 12:06. I too noticed the massive postings. I continue to wonder who is paid to post on the Chronicles comments section. Whomever it may be is a rabid.
- April 12, 2012 at 9:17 AM


text:
Web Templates from i3dTHEMES.com
Below is a list of all games scheduled for 02/23/2020. To find a particular gym enter the first part or all of the gym name and hit enter. To see another day enter that date and hit Enter. Click Here to Print PDF
**** If PLY Field is equal to F then game is forfieted and not to be played. ***
Youth Basketball in Eastern PA & NJ ......


text:
Find more than 67 Cameras price in India from leading online stores updated as on 14th August 2020. Prices of mobiles in India range from Rs. 1593 to Rs. 418950 with the lowest priced cameras being Nikon Coolpix P340 Point & Shoot Camera for Rs. 1593 from Ebay and the most expensive camera being Nikon D4S DSLR Camera with Body Only that costs Rs. 418950 at Shopclues.
Photography and videography have become much more popular in the past few years. Creating high-quality images and videos can be a fun hobby or even a business that can help pay the bills. Choosing the right DSLR is key when ti comes to pushing your photography and videography skills to the next level. Understanding key elements of the cameras pricing and features will help you make the very best decision in your purchase.
You must first understand what you are looking for when researching DSLR cameras. Sensor size, lens mounts, megapixels, body size, and video quality are all important things to look into when researching the specs of a camera. For example, if you are planning on shooting images, you want as high of megapixels as possible but when you are shooting video you want lower megapixels on a camera. Lower megapixels will aid a DSLR camera when shooting video footage in low light settings.
When choosing the right type of DSLR camera, it is important to look at body size. If you are planning on shooting video or photos while you travel. However, if you are looking to shoot weddings professionally, it is a good idea to have a bigger camera that can withstand the elements during the event of bad weather on a wedding shoot.
One of the biggest factors when purchasing your new camera is the price point. While you will want to spend a great deal of capital as a professional to beat out your competition, you will not need to spend as much money if you are just shooting video and photos as a hobby. There are many entry level DSLR cameras that will be perfect for a hobbyist that cost right around $1,000 USD. However, if you are a beginning professional, you will want to look at cameras that are priced around the range of $2,500 USD. When you are becoming more professional as a filmmaker or photographer, you can easily spend around $5,000 to $10,000 USD on your camera body alone. It is important to make sure you know which category you fall into before you start seriously researching DSLR cameras as an investment.
Understanding which lenses will work with your specific mount is a very important thing to do. Most photographers are very fond of Canon lenses. However, there are other great lenses in the market for those who are not shooting with a Canon mount.
There are many different ways to choose and buy the right DSLR. You first must understand what type of photographer or videographer you intend to be. This will point you to the right type of DSLR that will fit well within your budget and needs. Before you move forward with your purchase, make sure you have done the proper amount of research that will help you make the best decision regarding which camera is best for you.


text:
You are currently browsing the tag archive for the 'Gozo' tag.
I was able to finish everything I had to do in London in three days, and still had five days before I had to be in Oxford for the celebrations for my Tutor, which began on October 31st. So I went to Malta, largely I should note in pursuit of my quest to visit 100 countries. But the place turned out to be fascinating, both a cradle and a crossroads of civilization. There are remains of temples dating back nearly 6000 years, and the place has been ruled by Phoenicians and Romans and Arabs, until it was handed over in the 16th century to the Knights of the Order of St. John.
They flourished until Napoleon took the place over, only to be replaced by the British. British sovereignty was formally recognized in 1814, but the year before that they had sent Sir Thomas Maitland to govern the place, as they had done some years previously in Ceylon, another possession which passed to the British because of the changes brought about by the French Resolution. Incidentally, two years later, in Corfu, I realized that while Governor of Malta Maitland had also been Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands – yet another British acquisition in Napoleonic times, after that less durable emperor had got rid of the Venetians who had governed the area for centuries.
I stayed throughout my time in Malta in a delightful hotel in the capital Valletta. It overlooked the harbour, providing wonderful views at sunrise, and of glimmering lights at night, and I much enjoyed too breakfast each morning on the open terrace .
On the first day I walked for hours, to explore much of what there was to see in Valletta, including the magnificient Grand Master's Palace with its fabuous gardens. The Fine Arts museum proved to have some unexpected delights, including two superb contrasting depictions of Cain and Abel. The archaeology museum had unexpectedly delicate primitive sculptures, while the splendid Cathedral of St. John included amongst its treasures the renowned Caravaggio depiction of the beheading of St. John the Baptist. Read the rest of this entry »