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From Elephant to Estuary: What Can US Cities Learn From Europe's 2013 Green Capital?
The city of Nantes, the fifth largest in France, sits on the estuary where the storied River Loire begins to meet the Atlantic Ocean on that country's northwestern coast. It is a place of rich history dating back at least as far as the second century, and subsequently including the Dukes of Brittany in the late middle ages and, in the 18th century, the famed novelist and futurist Jules Verne. Economically Nantes was long a port and shipbuilding center of considerable significance.
But the shipping and shipbuilding industry in western Europe began a serious decline in the 1960s and 1970s, and most of what survived – or, in some cases, expanded – on the Loire was established in the port of St-Nazaire some 50 kilometers (32 miles) to the west of Nantes. The last major shipbuilding facility in Nantes closed in 1986.
The Green Capital designation
The proud city needed a new identity in order to remain relevant. That new identity became, first, culture and then, sustainability. Today the two have come together in some highly innovative ways that have led the European Union to designate Nantes as its "Green Capital" for 2013.
The EU's annual green designation was created by the European Commission in the last decade, with Stockholm selected as the first honoree, for 2010. The prestigious competition involves a lengthy application process and is judged on the basis of twelve overlapping environmental criteria:
- Response to climate change
- Transportation
- Urban green spaces
- Land use
- Nature and biodiversity
- Air quality
- Noise pollution
- Waste reduction and management
- Water consumption
- Wastewater treatment
- Green municipal management
- Dissemination of best practices
The 2013 award for Nantes included specific praise for the city's efforts regarding climate, transportation, water, and biodiversity.
Last year I wrote about Hamburg, the 2011 Green Capital and another port city that, among other things, is greening its shipping operations, undertaking major green redevelopment projects, and knitting some of its parts back together by capping a major freeway. The green baton was then passed to the Basque city of Vitoria-Gasteiz for 2012. After Nantes, in 2014, it will reside in Copenhagen.
Building a green civic brand
The Nantes metropolitan area, which enjoys some common regional governance, comprises 24 municipalities and 600,000 current residents. The population is projected to grow by another 100,000 by 2030.
Nantes has adopted a climate action plan with a goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 30 percent (compared to 1990 levels) by 2030. It has also become a leader in the international discourse for climate concerns, heading a worldwide coalition of cities participating in climate negotiations at the United Nations and co-chairing (with Copenhagen) a working group of major cities in Europe dealing with climate concerns. The city has a staff of fifteen (full-time equivalents) working on the implementation of its climate plan. That's impressive for a population of 600,000.
In addition, Nantes was the first city in France to reintroduce trams (streetcars and light rail) as a modern form of public transit and claims the third busiest transit system in the country. By 2015, the entire system will be fully accessible to persons with limited mobility. The city also has a dedicated busway and an extensive bikesharing system.
In 1999, there was a transit stop within 300 meters (roughly a half mile) of 80 percent of households in Nantes; by 2009, that portion had increased to a very impressive 95 percent. Indeed, after decades of increasing automobile use, in 2001 and 2002 Nantes began to decrease the share of trips taken by solo driving, and a slim and increasing majority are now claimed by walking, transit, bicycling, and ridesharing. (That said, all may not be rosy with respect to transportation in Nantes. A new airport proposed for the outskirts has become sharply controversial.)
One senses that the city is serious about establishing its green brand. Ecocity 2013, a world summit on sustainable cities, will take place in Nantes in September of next year, just after a World Green Infrastructure Congress organized by the French Association for Green Roofs and Facades. In October, there's yet another major international green meeting, this time on wetlands. I counted six additional, large and environmentally themed meetings taking place in Nantes in 2013.
Compared to American cities, Nantes has much less sprawl and more green land outside the developed area. 62 percent of the region's land base remains agricultural or natural. Yet there is evidence of sprawl: in the past 50 years, according to the regional agency Nantes Metropole, developed land has grown fifty percent faster than population. More about that soon.
All of this is on my mind because last week I was immensely fortunate to be among four other Americans invited by the French-American Foundation, the French Ministry of Culture, and the Maison des Cultures du Monde to visit Nantes and three other French cities to learn about ongoing efforts to promote urban sustainability in that country. While in Nantes, we were treated to tours and presentations of three outstanding green projects that give an impression of what the city is up to.
Major redevelopment in the city's heart
Perhaps the most ambitious of these is the Ile de Nantes, the conversion of a 350-hectare (865 acres) industrial brownfield (more accurately, a conglomeration of brownfields) into an eco-district that will house 20,000 inhabitants in the heart of the city. (Located on an island in the middle of the Loire, the site could not be more unlike the lavish and renowned chateaux that lie upstream.) To the extent that Nantes is troubled by sprawl, there is no better antidote than redevelopment of underutilized land in the city's center.
Until recently (and, to an extent, still) dominated by crumbling warehouses and rusted large machinery formerly used for shipping and shipbuilding, the project when complete will feature major cultural venues, a creative arts district, green demonstration projects, new tram and bus rapid transit facilities, a hospital, a large destination park, and walkable, mixed-use and mixed-income neighborhoods.
This project is big. Already completed or currently being constructed are 320,000 square meters (3.4 million square feet) of projects including 3,450 apartments, 135,000 square meters (1.5 million square feet) of commercial space, 42,000 square meters (452,000 square feet) of community facilities, and 38 hectares (94 acres) of public open space. Of the housing, 25 percent will be subsidized to be affordable, another 25 percent moderately priced, and the rest left to the market. And it's going to get bigger: the work already committed and scheduled but not yet begun will roughly double those numbers.
The revitalized Ile de Nantes will include district heating and cooling, neighborhood composting facilities, an advanced waste management system, a cycling route around the island, and a photovoltaic power generation station. There's a very cool creative-business incubator located in a vast building that once housed a go-kart rink. Features in operation intended to draw visitors to the island include quite a few for children, including an old-fashioned carousel on a towering platform and a giant, mechanical elephant that sometimes goes out for walks and has long been one of the city's icons. (See short video below.) The scale of the project's ambition is amazing.
Planning for 'my city of tomorrow'
Ambitious in a different way is an extensive and creative process of civic engagement in determining a long-range vision for the metro region. Called Ma Ville Demain ("my city of tomorrow") 2030 and launched in 2010, the project began with a sort of massive scoping process that solicited the "dreams, fears, hopes, views and questions" of residents through a variety of activities. Among them were questionnaires sent to every household in the 24 municipalities, around a hundred community meetings and presentations, and a website where citizens could post their aspirations and concerns. The organizers sought input on nine key questions relating to (roughly translated) the region's economy, climate issues, employment, spatial growth, identity, social fabric, individualism, communication, and innovation. Some 12,000 residents participated, contributing more than 1,500 proposals and concepts.
The locals like what they see in their city: over 80 percent of those who answered the questionnaire believe that the Nantes metro region is "developing well in economic and cultural terms," according to Nantes Metropole. Regular readers of my writing may chuckle at what I am about to report, given my attempt to ban the overused word "vibrant" and its close relatives from my vocabulary, but the agency also reports that "vibrancy is the 4th symbol most frequently cited by local inhabitants" to characterize the region, after the more visible and physical symbols of the river, the castle of the Dukes of Brittany and the famous mechanical elephant.
Among the residents' expressions were desires for Nantes to become more international, to seize upon its sectors of creativity and innovative technology, and to capitalize upon and expand its lively public spaces. Participants also stressed a need for more robust systems for renewable energy, "third spaces" of serendipitous congregation in every neighborhood, and a local and self-sufficient economy. Planners distilled the contributions into three (somewhat, but not completely, alternative) broad visions:
- Pursuing excellence at home and abroad. This vision stresses an internationally relevant business environment, along with efficient land use and transportation. One of the subheadings is "a dense and concentrated city surrounded by nature and relationships with other regions."
- Investing in innovation and creativity. With apologies to my friend Richard Florida, this vision seems very much built around a French version of his "creative class" concept: it is fundamentally about attracting talent, fluid career paths, and a future built around innovation. "Nature in the city is dispersed and evolving."
- Building on local resources and local empowerment. If the second vision is Richard Florida's, then the third can be linked with James Howard Kunstler. It's about local agriculture, energy efficiency, clustering, jobs close to home, and "mutual assistance and solidarity." The region as a whole is less important than smaller geographies in this scheme.
Our team visited a sort of interactive laboratory where citizens can view some diagrams based on these ideas and various combinations of them. The most fun was a sort of computer game that allows users to choose among various answers to basic questions about land use, transportation, economy and so forth, and see what happens when one combines disparate and sometimes conflicting choices. It was elementary but really imaginative. (Years ago Eliot Allen and I played around with something similar for NRDC's website, but of course lost momentum when the specter of Getting Something Done on Our Website Without Significant Funder Support reared its ugly head. Actually, we ended up doing Picturing Smart Growth instead, which I am still proud of.)
Late last week the planners in Nantes released a distillation of all the community input into a single visionary framework that relates the ideas to each other and contains a little something for everyone. I don't mind that it does, by the way: if including a little something for everyone increases shared community ownership of the vision, that will be a great thing. And I actually envy the planners if they get to translate the vision into a regional land use plan. (But that's why the editors at The Atlantic Cities frequently refer to me as an "urban wonk.")
Using art to reveal the estuary
My favorite – and certainly the most creative – of the concepts our team was shown in Nantes is a project called Estuaire. This ambitious and striking exhibit has placed large-scale, provocative public art projects along the banks of the Loire inside and between Nantes and St-Nazaire, as a way of drawing interest to the many benefits of the estuary, environmental and otherwise:
"As the years go by, the Nantes Saint-Nazaire metropolis grows with the ambition to become the economic and cultural hub of the West of France region, on a European scale. Asking artists to create works, within cultural places of Nantes and Saint-Nazaire but also on the estuary banks, linking these two cities, playing with the landscape or braving it, fitting into it or standing out of it, acknowledging the size of the area and its diversity, "Estuaire" (Estuary Event) helps build the identity of this metropolis.
"Permanent or temporary, created on-site, within the cities or in the harbors, in the water or on the water, visible from the banks or from the river, the works take you off to explore a fascinating estuary, its heritage and its landscapes between fragile nature reserves and huge industrial buildings.
"All in all, 30 sites are transformed by artists and you may explore them by foot, bike, car (car parks nearby) or by boat, in the heritage and art places or planning your own itinerary!"
(The quote includes some minor modifications by me for translation clarity.)
Some of the exhibits are deliberately nonliteral, even optical illusions, designed to engage the viewer's imagination. The thirty installations include a "floating house," a "chimney house" that mimics a nearby industrial facility, a playful garden, and a former submarine dock transformed into a living exhibit of the estuary's vegetative diversity. Some are visible only at night or from singular perspectives. (This catalog was a sort of funky download for me, but it will give you an idea of the creative range. It is from 2007, when the project was first installed.) I have long been a fan of using art in creative ways to catalyze revitalization and celebrate sustainability. I think all of the Americans in our delegation who were exposed to Estuaire will remember it well and fondly, linking the pieces to the broader concepts of the estuary and the river.
There is a little bit to be learned from all of these projects, I think. Their green ambitions are significant if not always explicit, and they are nothing if not bold. While the pragmatist in me tends to favor incremental approaches, there is a lot to be said for bold strokes that compel our attention. The latter can inform and inspire the former.
There may be something these projects and approaches can learn from us, as well: we visited ten projects in three cities over four days and, while the French projects struck me as more environmentally ambitious than most American ones, and certainly more grand in their scale, what our best projects may get better than theirs is an emphasis on walkability and harmonious connectivity at the human scale of the streetscape. But, most of all, there may be something to be learned from the very concept of having a European Green Capital. Sadly, much of America remains suspicious of government, suspicious of cities, and suspicious of bold green initiatives. Someone in our group mentioned in our closing session how striking it was that there seemed to be so much more of a social and political consensus around these issues in France. "Consensus" is not a word that applies much to current American public affairs.
Now here's the elephant, out and about:
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Kaid Benfield writes about community, development, and the environment on Switchboard and in other national media. For more posts, see his blog's home page. Please also visit NRDC's Sustainable Communities Video Channels.


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Miley Cyrus is thrilled to have recently filmed her cameo in "Sex and The City 2."
The teen star plays herself in the film, turning up on the red carpet in the same dress as Kim Cattrall's character, PR mogul Samantha Jones. The two shot their scene last week and Miley revealed she went home with a rather fancy trinket from the set – just not her stunning metallic gown.
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"I returned [the dress]," Miley told Billy Bush for Access Hollywood and "The Billy Bush Show" on Friday. "But I did get to keep the necklace, which is a rad little reminder of what I got to do. It was a really cool experience."
Miley, a longtime fan of the HBO television series-turned-film franchise, said she was beyond thrilled at coming on board for the movie's sequel.
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"It's something that I've always wanted to do," Miley told Billy of her cameo in "SATC." "It's kind of one of those… perks of what I get to do."
And Miley worked hard to make the appearance in the sequel happen, despite being on a national trek.
"It was really hard getting there because I'm on tour, but it's just something that I really loved," she said. "I've always really, really loved that show, so for them to invite me on and let me be a part of the film is really cool."
VIEW THE PHOTOS: Guest Stars Of 'Sex And The City'
While Miley couldn't reveal any details from the film (Kim Cattrall previously told Access the cast and crew had to sign legal binding documents to keep everything secret), from what she knows of the film's plot, the pop princess is predicting a hit.
"From what it sounds like, it's going to be just as rad as the first one," Miley said.
As for her own franchise – "Hannah Montana" – Miley said she is still planning to head back to the Disney Channel series for one more season before saying goodbye.
"I want to go back for another season a quick season and probably wrap things up then," she said. "I could never say anything bad about it because [that's] what gave me my star and it has been so amazing. It's given me the opportunity to grow as an artist.
"It was really a great learning experience," she added. "But I definitely am ready to go on and do other things."
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Despite the photo's inclusion of a sign indicating its true name, Fayerweather Hall was misidentified in a caption in last week's "Photophile" section.
In last week's news story on growth in the County schools, "No Growth," we incorrectly identified the body that pulled the plug on the Budget Review Committee. In fact, the Albemarle School Board pulled funding from the committee.


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Shades of Nixon: 'IRS Apologizes for Targeting Conservative Groups'
From the Associated Press:
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service is apologizing for inappropriately flagging conservative political groups for additional reviews during the 2012 election to see if they were violating their tax‐exempt status.
Lois Lerner, who heads the IRS unit that oversees tax‐exempt groups, said organizations that included the words "tea party" or "patriot" in their applications for tax‐exempt status were singled out for additional reviews.
Lerner said the practice, initiated by low‐level workers in Cincinnati, was wrong and she apologized while speaking at a conference in Washington.
Many conservative groups complained during the election that they were being harassed by the IRS. They said the agency asked them an inordinate number of questions to justify their tax‐exempt status.
Certain tax‐exempt charitable groups can conduct political activities but it cannot be their primary activity.
Let's all recall what President Obama told Ohio State University graduates just days ago:
Unfortunately, you've grown up hearing voices that incessantly warn of government as nothing more than some separate, sinister entity that's at the root of all our problems. Some of these same voices also do their best to gum up the works. They'll warn that tyranny [is] always lurking just around the corner. You should reject these voices. Because what they suggest is that our brave, and creative, and unique experiment in self‐rule is somehow just a sham with which we can't be trusted.
We have never been a people who place all our faith in government to solve our problems. We shouldn't want to. But we don't think the government is the source of all our problems, either. Because we understand that this democracy is ours. And as citizens, we understand that it's not about what America can do for us, it's about what can be done by us, together, through the hard and frustrating but absolutely necessary work of self‐government.
"Government is simply the name we give to the things we choose to do together," says Barney Frank. Like persecute our political enemies.


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Well now this race is all over the place.
The National Board of Review just announced its list and Best Picture went to…
Spike Jonzes's Her, starring Joaquin Phoenix and featuring Scarlett Johansson's voice. Apparently Scarjo's work in this film is so wonderful, there are those who believe she should be nominated for an acting award even though she doesn't actually appear onscreen. As mentioned before, Scarjo wasn't even the original actor cast in the role. Samantha Morton played "Samantha" during principal photography but Jonze ended up replacing her for Scarlett, and if you watch the new trailer below, even though it's just 2 minutes, you get a sense of why Scarjo's getting so much praise. She's sexy, beguiling, funny, and totally irresistible, and you never ever get to see her. No wonder Joaquin falls in love with his phone. Now Her is a legitimate contender for one of the (up to) 10 films nominated for Oscar.
As for the acting categories, the NBR favourite Nebraska. Bruce Dern's no surprise but… Will Forte?!? Will Forte over Jonah Hill and Jared Leto. No one's a favourite anymore.
Not even Blanchett. Because Emma Thompson just told everybody she's playing too. NBR picked Emma over Cate who was supposed to be the only "lock" of the season. Now consider how much work Tom Hanks is doing behind the scenes and could this really play out and live up to being the most unpredictable award season in a long, long time?


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Previcox 57 mg for dogs 180 chewable tablets
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs and post-operative pain and inflammation associated with soft-tissue, orthopaedic and dental surgery in dogs
Previcox 57 mg chewable tablets for dogs
2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION OF Previcox
Each tablet contains:
Active substance:
Firocoxib 57 mg Firocoxib 227 mg
Iron oxides (E172)
Caramel (E150d)
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM OF Previcox
Chewable tablets.
Tan-brown, round, convex, engraved scored tablets.
4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS OF Previcox
4.1 Target species
4.2 Indications for use, specifying the target species
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs.
For the relief of post-operative pain and inflammation associated with soft-tissue, orthopaedic and dental surgery in dogs.
4.3 Contraindications
Do not use in pregnant or lactating bitches.
Do not use in animals less than 10 weeks of age or less than 3 kg body weight.
Do not use in animals suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding, blood dyscrasia or haemorrhagic disorders.
Do not use concomitantly with corticosteroids or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
4.4 Special warnings
4.5 Special precautions for use
Special precautions for use in animals
The recommended dose, as indicated in the dosing table, should not be exceeded.
Use in very young animals, or animals with suspected or confirmed impairment of renal, cardiac or hepatic function may involve additional risk. If such use cannot be avoided, those dogs require careful veterinary monitoring.
Avoid use in any dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive animals, as there is a potential risk of increased renal toxicity. Concurrent administration of potentially nephrotoxic drugs should be avoided. Use this product under strict veterinary monitoring where there is a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, or if the animal previously displayed intolerance to NSAIDs. Renal and/or hepatic disorders have been reported in very rare cases in dogs administered the recommended treatment dose. It is possible that a proportion of such cases had sub-clinical renal or hepatic disease prior to the commencement of therapy. Therefore, appropriate laboratory testing to establish baseline renal or hepatic biochemistry parameters is recommended prior to and periodically during administration.
The treatment should be discontinued if any of these signs are observed: repeated diarrhoea, vomiting, faecal occult blood, sudden weight loss, anorexia, lethargy, degradation of renal or hepatic biochemistry parameters.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals
Wash hands after use of the product.
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Return halved tablets to the blister and keep out of the reach of children.
4.6 Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)*
Emesis and diarrhoea have occasionally been reported. These reactions are generally of a transitory nature and are reversible when the treatment is stopped. Renal and/or hepatic disorders have been reported in very rare cases in dogs administered the recommended treatment dose. Rarely, nervous system disorders have been reported in treated dogs.
If adverse reactions like vomiting, repeated diarrhoea, faecal occult blood, sudden weight loss, anorexia, lethargy, degradation of renal or hepatic biochemistry parameters occur, use of the product should be stopped and the advice of a veterinarian should be sought. As with other NSAIDs, serious adverse effects can occur and, in very rare cases, may be fatal.
*The frequency of possible adverse effects is defined using the following convention:
Rare (affects 1 to 10 animals in 10,000)
Very rare (affects less than 1 animal in 10,000)
4.7 Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay
Do not use in pregnant or lactating bitches.
Laboratory studies in rabbits have shown evidence of maternotoxic and foetotoxic effects at dose rates approximating the recommended treatment dose for the dog.
4.8 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Pre-treatment with other anti-inflammatory substances may result in additional or increased adverse effects and accordingly a treatment-free period with such drugs should be observed for at least 24 hours before the commencement of treatment with Previcox. The treatment-free period, however, should take into account the pharmacokinetic properties of the products used previously.
Previcox must not be administered in conjunction with other NSAIDs or glucocorticosteroids. Gastrointestinal tract ulceration may be exacerbated by corticosteroids in animals given non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Concomitant treatment with molecules displaying action on renal flow, e.g. diuretics or Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, should be subject to clinical monitoring. Concurrent administration of potentially nephrotoxic drugs should be avoided as there might be an increased risk of renal toxicity. As anaesthetic drugs may affect renal perfusion, the use of parenteral fluid therapy during surgery should be considered to decrease potential renal complications when using NSAIDs peri-operatively.
Concurrent use of other active substances that have a high degree of protein binding may compete with firocoxib for binding and thus lead to toxic effects.
4.9 Amounts to be administered and administration route
Oral use.
Administer 5 mg per kg bodyweight once daily as presented in the table below.
Tablets can be administered with or without food.
Duration of treatment will be dependent on the response observed. As field studies were limited to 90 days, longer-term treatment should be considered carefully and regular monitoring undertaken by the veterinarian.
Relief of post-operative pain:
Administer 5 mg per kg bodyweight once daily as presented in the table below for up to 3 days as needed, starting approximately 2 hours prior to surgery.
Following orthopaedic surgery and depending on the response observed, treatment using the same daily dosing schedule may be continued after the first 3 days, upon judgement of the attending veterinarian.
Body weight (kg): Number of chewable tablets by size; mg/kg range
3.0 – 5.5 kg: 0.5 tablet (57 mg); 5.2 – 9.5
5.6 – 10 kg: 1 tablet (57 mg); 5.7 – 10.2
10.1 – 15 kg: 1.5 tablet (57 mg); 5.7 – 8.5
15.1 – 22 kg: 0.5 tablet (227 mg); 5.2 – 7.5
22.1 – 45 kg: 1 tablet (227 mg); 5.0 – 10.3
45.1 – 68 kg: 1.5 tablet (227 mg); 5.0 – 7.5
68.1 – 90 kg: 2 tablets (227 mg); 5.0 – 6.7
4.10 Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes), if necessary
In dogs ten weeks of age at the start of treatment at dose rates equal or greater to 25 mg/kg/day (5 times the recommended dose) for three months, the following signs of toxicity were observed: bodyweight loss, poor appetite, changes in the liver (accumulation of lipid), brain (vacuolisation), duodenum (ulcers) and death. At dose rates equal or greater to 15 mg/kg/day (3 times the recommended dose) for six months, similar clinical signs were observed, albeit that the severity and frequency were less and duodenal ulcers were absent.
In those target animal safety studies, clinical signs of toxicity were reversible in some dogs following cessation of therapy.
In dogs seven months of age at the start of treatment at dose rates greater than or equal to 25 mg/kg/day (5 times the recommended dose) for six months, gastrointestinal adverse effects, i.e.
vomiting were observed.
Overdose studies were not conducted in animals over 14 months of age.
If clinical signs of overdosing are observed, discontinue treatment.
4.11 Withdrawal period(s)
Not applicable.
5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF Previcox
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic products, non-steroids. ATCvet code: QM01AH90.
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
Firocoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) belonging to the Coxib group, which acts by selective inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) – mediated prostaglandin synthesis. Cyclooxygenase is responsible for generation of prostaglandins. COX-2 is the isoform of the enzyme that has been shown to be induced by pro-inflammatory stimuli and has been postulated to be primarily responsible for the synthesis of prostanoid mediators of pain, inflammation, and fever. Coxibs therefore display analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties. COX-2 is also thought to be involved in ovulation, implantation and closure of the ductus arteriosus, and central nervous system functions (fever induction, pain perception and cognitive function). In in-vitro canine whole blood assays, firocoxib exhibits approximately 380-fold selectivity for COX-2 over COX-1.
The concentration of firocoxib required to inhibit 50 % of the COX-2 enzyme (i.e., the IC50) is 0.16 (± 0.05) µM, whereas the IC50 for COX-1 is 56 (± 7) µM.
5.2 Pharmacokinetic particulars
Following oral administration in dogs at the recommended dose of 5 mg per kg of bodyweight, firocoxib is rapidly absorbed and the time to maximal concentration (Tmax) is 1.25 (± 0.85) hours. The peak concentration (Cmax) is 0.52 (± 0.22) µg/ml (equivalent to approximately 1.5 µM), area under the curve (AUC 0-24) is 4.63 (±1.91) µg x hr/ml, and oral bioavailability is 36.9 (± 20.4) percent. The elimination half-life (t½) is 7.59 (± 1.53) hours. Firocoxib is approximately 96 % bound to plasma proteins. Following multiple oral administrations, the steady state is reached by the third daily dose. Firocoxib is metabolised predominantly by dealkylation and glucuronidation in the liver. Elimination is principally in the bile and gastrointestinal tract.
6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS OF Previcox
6.1 List of excipients
Lactose Monohydrate
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Chartor Hickory Smoke Flavour
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
Croscarmellose Sodium
Magnesium Stearate
Caramel (E150d)
Silica, colloidal anhydrous
Iron Oxides (E172)
6.2 Incompatibilities
Not applicable.
6.3 Shelf life
Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 4 years.
Half tablets should be returned to the original market container and may be stored for up to 7 days.
6.4 Special precautions for storage
Do not store above 30 °C.
Store in the original package.
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BlackBerry launched its first smartphone from its BlackBerry 10 line in India on Monday, pricing the phone at 43,490 rupees ($800).
The touch-screen BlackBerry Z10 phone, which goes on sale in India from Tuesday, will compete with Apple Inc's iPhones and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's high-end Galaxy series phones.
The Z10 has already gone on sale in the United Kingdom and Canada, and is expected to hit the United States in mid-March.
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Rutherford Ranch Merlot 2008
Rutherford Wine Company is family owned and managed with a portfolio of wines representing the rich diversity of California's outstanding appellations. Uncompromising and ecologically far-sighted viticulture is an ethical imperative for us. Though more labor intensive than prevalent commercial winegrowing methods, our efforts are rewarded with fruit rich in flavor and character. And great fruit is a prerequisite for making great wine.
Editorial Reviews for Rutherford Ranch Merlot
A bit flat and nutty on the nose with herbal, dried grass base notes that add an attractive dimension to the earthy persimmon and red fruit aromas. This is really well balanced in a fresh style that highlights the supple tannins of Merlot. Excellent, juicy acidity keeps this fresh and lively in the mouth. There's a touch of under-ripeness here that shows up as a base of herbal, earthy flavors, but that just adds complexity to the core of blackberry fruit. There's a nice touch of oak adding supporting spice notes and an overlay of vanilla. This leads to a moderately long, slightly peppery and savory finish that ends on a candied cranberry note. Pretty solid and an easy to drink offering. 89pts
A little alcoholic on the nose, though this does show nice raspberry, briar and fennel seed notes underlain with some spicy vanilla oak and a touch of tar. Big in the mouth but not terrible heavy, this is rather dark tasting with plenty of licorice and toffee notes wrapped around the core of raspberry and prune fruit. Shows a nice layering of wood spice. A big wine that's a touch disjointed, needs food to tame it. 84pts
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Delicious! Obviously a bit hot (15.5% alcohol), but very fruity as well. Despite the heat (and you can somewhat TASTE the alcohol, not just smell it), it's very smooth. Probably much better with food (like a nice steak), it's great on its own! Once you let it open up, it becomes an amazing wine, and a great deal!
Medium dark ruby color; baked black fruit, French oak, vanilla nose; baked black fruit, ripe berry palate with integrating oak; medium-plus finish. (80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec; 18 mos. in French oak; 14.4% alcohol) 91 points
Plush aromas of boysenberry, raspberry, and dark chocolate
Ok wine. Grows on you.
An earthy, lighter-than-expected, well-balanced red wine from Napa. Nice dry finish, probably good with food although (at the moment) we are enjoying it on its own. Not your typical Napa red.
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Rich in texture, with ripe flavors of blackberry and currant mixing with sweet, spicy oak on the elegant finish.
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Elevated in its tannic structure, and the way the oak plays with the ripe fruit. The flavors of blackberries, black currants and sweet smoky cedar lead to a rich, spicy finish. Very nice Napa Cabernet at this price.
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Succulent apple and nectarine flavors show off the unoaked portion of this chardonnay, while barrel-fermented lots add fresh almond notes and a creamy texture. The blend combines in a generous, bright white with finesse, a wine that performs far beyond its price. Serve this with any fresh catch. Best Buy.
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Gwyneth drinks one of these every morning, whether or not she's detoxing. Choose your Moon Juice moon dust depending on what the day ahead holds…brain before a long day at the office, sex dust before a date, etc.Get the recipe
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Add one teaspoon to 8oz of any hot or cold liquid (it's especially good with nut milk, water, or tea). Makes approximately 14 servings.
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Update #3 regarding upcoming response:
Yeah, yeah, yeah. It's now Saturday. Gotta love being a multiple-offense deadline breaker. (I tend to value thoroughness over timeliness–so anyone out there who was thinking of hiring me for any time-sensitive job, you've been duly warned.) I'm currently adding a final section on wheat to Campbell response #2, and then this puppy WILL be ready to post. Pinky swear! Thanks for bearing with me.
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I'm excited to see quite a few people take interest in the China Study data (huzzah, numbers!), and even more excited that some of you are already posting the results of your analyses. To quote reader and blogger Ned Kock:
I hope more people will do their own analyses on the original data, like we have been doing. Then the discussion will move away from X or Y are saying this, to something more like "the data" is saying this.
Right on.
While I'm finishing a fairly laborious (you'll see what I mean later) response to Mr. Campbell, I thought I'd post some of the data I already have typed up for those of you who are gettin' antsy. I'll be updating this entry frequently as I upload more files, but here's the first batch.
I'll also use this post to link to anyone who has posted their results somewhere on the 'net. Those will be right after the links to the data.
Also feel free to request any variable(s) you're interested in analyzing, and I'll type them up when I have a spare moment.
Myocardial infarction/coronary heart disease:
(includes total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, green vegetable consumption, animal protein, plant protein, dairy variables, egg variables, meat variables, and fish variables)
- Myocardial infarction variables for Excell 2007
- Myocardial infarction/CHD variables for Excell '97 – '03
(Note: included are the variables "amount of green vegetables consumed" and "frequency of green vegetables consumed" to illustrate the Green Veggie Paradox.)
Colorectal cancer:
(includes cholesterol, schistosomiasis, plant protein, and animal protein)
(A shout out to eds. Chen Junshi, T. Colin Campbell, Li Junyao, and Richard Peto for making this stuff available in book form.)
Reader links:
So far, we have two posts from Ned Kock:
- The China Study again: A multivariate analysis suggesting that schistosomiasis rules!
- The China Study one more time: Are raw plant foods giving people cancer? (This one's particularly interesting: Ned used a nonlinear regression analysis on the data with no schistosomiasis infection, and uncovered a U-curve in the relationship between cholesterol and colorectal cancer. In other words, the counties with the lowest cholesterol and highest cholesterol had higher rates of colorectal cancer than the groups with more mid-range cholesterol, who appear the most protected. Ned offers a great hypothesis for this result in his post. Additionally, while animal protein consumption correlated strongly with total cholesterol, animal protein itself correlated inversely (beta = -0.31, p<0.10) with colorectal cancer, while plant protein correlated positively (beta = 0.47, p<0.01). Remember, of course, that correlation doesn't equal causation, and this is just a sampling of the dizzying number of variables recorded in the China Study.)


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When Brooklin was incorporated in 1849, the town had ten school districts and nine one-room schoolhouses.
In 1900, there were still nine one-room grammar school buildings throughout Brooklin with each school and school district numbered.
The little neighborhood schools made it possible for every child to walk to and from school and to go home for lunch.
Hale's Corner School (sometimes called Hale's Hill School) was one of the earliest schools, located at the intersection of High Street and what is now Route 175. That school no longer exists.
Another rural school was # 7, located on River Road. It closed in 1942; the building still stands, used for storage.
The early schools had no electricity; light came from the windows or kerosene lanterns (a potential fire hazard).
Heat would be from a wood-burning stove. Before wood was part of the town's school budget, parents would be expected to contribute wood to keep the school house warm.
Because of the lack of transportation and to save on expenses, teachers often boarded with families close to the school in which they were teaching.
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A Fascination of Fossils
12 July 2017,
There are numerous hash tags celebrating the natural world on Twitter. However, #FossilFriday remains one of our favourites. Each week we showcase the wonderful paleontological collections that are housed at National Museum Cardiff as well as the research that goes on every day behind the scenes.
We not read some of our latest #FossilFriday Tweets and discover more about the fascinating world of fossils


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Chandelier Enamel Flower Pendant Earrings by DUBLOSDesigner: Dublos
These dramatic and elegant sparkling enamel flower detailed earrings by DUBLOS are brilliant. We love the sensual Spanish feel and mystery they exude. An unforgettable statement earring to add to your collection.
- Enamel detail and hand placed sparkling Swarovski crystals and strass
- French backs, Light weight
- Handmade in Seville, Spain
More about DUBLOS and where we discovered it:
The couture Spanish "complementos" design house, DUBLOS, captured my attention back in 1995 while living in Sevilla, Spain. Dublos' two designers, Jose Cumplido and Alonso Romero, have reinvented the traditional Flamenco accessories to capture its romanticism and fantasy so that women can incorporate its glamour into our daily lives. Wearing one of their pieces makes every occasion a little more special.
For 25 years, Dublos has harnessed passion, imagination and talent to create truly wearable works of art using only the finest materials - Swarovski cyrstal, Mother-of-Pearl, Coral and Turquoise natural stones in all its collections. Each piece captures the essence of "una mujer universal," beauty, sensuality and elegance. Something special will happen each time you wear one of these exquisite, unique pieces.
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In most financial market contexts, crude oil maintains its position as one of the most actively traded commodities in the world. In futures markets, light sweet crude oil is the most commonly traded futures contract, and price trends in these areas can be a great indicator of how commodities as a whole are likely to trade in the near-term. Over the last year, we have seen some historic price movements in oil and precious metals. Here we will look at some of the factors that have contributed to these market occurrences over the last 6-12 months.
Chart View: Crude Oil
In futures markets, the light sweet crude contract is considered the international benchmark for crude prices due to its high liquidity levels and broad transparency. After falling to multi-year lows, crude oil has rebound this year. Many of the same trends have been seen in precious metals, as well. This is significant because there is a high-correlation between the market price activity that is seen in gold and crude oil futures. External activity shows that fund ownership of Australian company BHP is rising, and this indicates that a growing percentage of fund buying has started to center on the commodities space.
The gains crude oil began after prices hit $36 per barrel at the start of the year and then rose to above $47 per barrel this month. This equates to a massive rally of nearly 30%, and much of this price change can be attributed to some of the following macroeconomic factors:
* Citigroup has estimated a supply outage of 3.5 million barrels per day.
* Canada's Fort McMurray wildfire might have impacted production by as much as 1.2 million barrels per day.
* Libya's political unrest led to decline in production
* A report from Barclays suggests a decline of oil production by 3,00,000 bpd in Nigeria
* Kuwait's worker strike brought its production down by 1.7 million barrels per day.
Another factor to take into consideration is the declining oil production that is being seen in the United States. Oil production in the US has dropped from 9179 BBL/D/1K in the month of January this year to 8701 BBL/D/1K in June 2016, supporting the prices and improving the overall outlook for bullish investors.
At the same time, emerging nations like India and China are seeing an ever-increasing demand for crude oil, which is something that fuels the prices even further. China's oil production did see declines in the month of April, along with a 3.2% increase in crude oil demand when data reports are compared to the previous year. According to OPEC, India's crude demand rose to 4.4 MMbpd, showing an increase of 15% relative to March 2015.
At the same time, gasoline demand in the US is on the rise, adding support to the global framework for higher crude oil prices. Varied macroeconomic factors, reduced industry production and increased demand have fueled the yearly rise in the oil prices over the last few months. Heightened economic volatility and increased geopolitical tension might help these trends to continue support the oil price trajectory but now that the summer months are drawing to a close there is a greater chance that we will start seeing retracements before the end of this year.


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19 Breakfast Sandwiches We Love
As you've probably noticed, we sit around thinking about breakfast sandwiches pretty often here at Serious Eats. The question of what constitutes the perfect breakfast sandwich—the bread, the meat, the cheese, the egg—is entirely subjective. In this list of our 19 favorites in America, you'll find biscuits, chorizo tortas, homemade English muffins and more.
There are so many ways a well-intentioned breakfast sandwich can go wrong: improperly timed eggs, sloppy composition, unbalanced ratios. But these 19 are pretty flawless.They're the kind we'd set our alarm clocks early for.
Since there's no way we covered them all, please chime in with your favorites that we missed!
Or, click straight to the sandwiches:
Huckleberry: Santa Monica, CA »
Hayes Street Grill at the Ferry Plaza Market: San Francisco, CA »
Eggs Travagnza Cart: NYC »
Scratch Bakery: Durham, NC »
Cochon Butcher: New Orleans, LA »
Xoco: Chicago, IL »
Mike & Patty's: Boston, MA »
4505 Meats: San Francisco, CA »
Dahlia Bakery: Seattle, WA »
Seatown Snackbar: Seattle, WA »
Meat Cheese Bread: Portland, OR »
Hominy Grill: Charleston, SC »
Cafe Estelle: Philadelphia, PA »
Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen: Chapel Hill, NC »
Scups in the Harbor: Boston, MA »
Joseph Leonard: NYC »
Market Lunch at Eastern Market: Washington, DC »
158 Picket Street: Portland, ME »
Maialino: NYC »
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DAVENPORT, Iowa — Vice President Dick Cheney, whose daughter Mary is a lesbian, drew criticism from both proponents and foes of gay marriage Tuesday after he distanced himself from President Bush's call for a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage.
At a campaign rally in this Mississippi River town, Cheney spoke supportively about gay relationships, saying "freedom means freedom for everyone," when asked about his stand on gay marriage.
"Lynne and I have a gay daughter, so it's an issue our family is very familiar with," Cheney told an audience that included his daughter. "With the respect to the question of relationships, my general view is freedom means freedom for everyone. ... People ought to be free to enter into any kind of relationship they want to.
"The question that comes up with the issue of marriage is what kind of official sanction or approval is going to be granted by government? Historically, that's been a relationship that has been handled by the states. The states have made that fundamental decision of what constitutes a marriage," he said.
Bush backs a constitutional amendment prohibiting gay marriage, a move Cheney says was prompted by various judicial rulings, including the action in Massachusetts that made gay marriage legal.
"I think his perception was that the courts, in effect, were beginning to change, without allowing the people to be involved," Cheney said. "The courts were making the judgment for the entire country."
Addressing Bush's position on the amendment, Cheney said: "At this point, say, my own preference is as I've stated, but the president makes policy for the administration. He's made it clear that he does, in fact, support a constitutional amendment on this issue."
Those comments drew criticism from the conservative Family Research Council, with President Tony Perkins saying: "I find it hard to believe the vice president would stray from the administration's position on defense policy or tax policy. For many pro-family voters, protecting traditional marriage ranks ahead of the economy and job creation as a campaign issue."
Perkins added that if Cheney sees a problem with activist judges, "then how can he not endorse the same solution the president and his pro-family allies have proposed? We urge Vice President Cheney to support President Bush and a constitutional amendment on marriage."
Steven Fisher, spokesman for the Human Rights Campaign, a gay and lesbian advocacy group, said Cheney's remarks show a stark difference with Bush's efforts "to put discrimination in the Constitution."
"President Bush is feeling the heat. The administration has been using gay Americans to drive a wedge into the electorate. There are millions of American families who have gay family members and friends, who are offended by the president's use of discrimination," Fisher said.
Other political news of note
Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
House Speaker John Boehner became animated Tuesday over the proposed Keystone Pipeline, castigating the Obama administration for not having approved the project yet.
- Budget deficits shrinking but set to grow after 2015
- Senate readies another volley on unemployment aid
- Obama faces Syria standstill
- Fluke files to run in California
- Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
Last month, Lynne Cheney said states should have the final say over the legal status of personal relationships, a comment that came just days before the Senate failed to back the ban.
Cheney said the amendment did not have the votes to pass, but he also said the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which President Clinton signed into law in 1996, may be enough.
"Most states have addressed this and there is on the books the federal statute, the Defense of Marriage Act, passed in 1996, and to date, it has not been successfully challenged in the courts and may be sufficient to resolve the issue," the vice president said.
The Cheneys have two daughters, both of whom are working on the campaign. Mary Cheney is director of vice presidential operations for the Bush-Cheney re-election campaign. She held a public role as her father's assistant in the 2000 campaign and helped the GOP recruit gay voters during the 2002 midterm elections.
During the 2000 campaign, vice presidential candidate Cheney took the position that states should decide legal issues about personal relationships and that people should be free to enter relationships of their choosing. Sens. John Kerry of Massachusetts and John Edwards of North Carolina, oppose the amendment. The Democratic candidates also oppose gay marriage, but defend a gay couple's rights to the same legal protections as those conferred in marriage.
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Last week, the US government shut down Liberty Reserve, a digital currency service operating out of Costa Rica. Its founder, Arthur Budovsky, was arrested at the Madrid airport as he tried to return to Costa Rica. Other arrests were made in Spain, Costa Rica, and the United States. The company is accused of laundering over 6 billion dollars in illegal funds, with more than a million users globally – 200,000 of these being in the United States. The company's site now sports a notice that it has been seized by US law enforcement.
Liberty Reserve has long been a favorite way for cybercriminals to exchange money securely without exposing their identity. So how are they taking to the shutdown of Liberty Reserve?
In a word: poorly. Not only did they lose access to Liberty Reserve, making underground transactions more difficult, but they also lost funds as well. Many cybercriminals are claiming they lost thousands of dollars, if not more: we saw one claim that he'd lost $300,000 in the seizure. We have to take the more extravagant claims with some skepticism, but it's clear many cybercriminals did lose money thanks to Liberty Reserve's closure. Somewhat amusingly, some are still in denial about the whole affair, saying that the service would return on June 1 with improved security. Obviously, that didn't happen.
What are cybercriminals going to replace Liberty Reserve with? Even in the underground forums, that isn't clear. Both gold and Bitcoins have both been mentioned as possible substitutes. Other digital currency services like PerfectMoney have been mentioned as well. Coincidentally, some of these services have explicitly banned users from the US, perhaps in an attempt to shield themselves from US law.
In the short term, we may actually see more online theft occur due to cybercriminals trying to make their money back. In the long run, if other digital currencies are targeted, it could make life for cybercriminals very complicated.


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Julian Berman Interview
Based on all these social media websites what do you think is the most misunderstood perception that one would think of yourself?
Hah, the internet is a funny place. Haters run ballistic, especially in the goofy realm of Tumblr. I honestly cannot speak on any certain misconception, because most of my 'hatred' just passes right by. I always found it weird when I found out people were like, 'oh my god blah blah I saw you today'. I never understood that concept. I would consider myself rather approachable, so if you see me skateboarding or at a show… go ahead and say hello!
What is photography to you? A hobby, a job, possibly a career, something you do for fun …… ?
Honestly, all of the above. Started as a hobby, now definitely a viable career opportunity. Had I ever planned things would go this way? Absolutely not. Am I grateful and incredibly overwhelmed with my peak in interest/progression/exposure? You would not even believe.
Photography will always be my passion. Let's see what the future has in store for me…
"This is your last warning … I want to send some thanks to…all our friends who have supported us thus far, Julian Berman" – Ourside, Boston Mass. It seems you've been real close with a lot of bands, independent clothing companies, and people who run awesome labels. Those of Soul Search, Title Fight, Back to Back Records, Expire, Disengage, Dead End Path, Twitching Tongues, Triple B Records just to name a few. How is it meeting people locally in Los Angeles at shows and even from around the country based on common interests of music and sharing alike lifestyles?
I absolutely love meeting new people. I will certainly have to thank the internet for part of that, though. It is crazy to think that I can travel across the country, and have a solid place to stay, or a tour guide. Even going to a show in a completely different state and seeing dozens of kids that I know and recognize constantly blows my mind. In essence, it is incredibly refreshing to have an expansive, yet tight knit niche all across the country. Both hardcore and street wear are great communities, and I am so shocked with places they have taken me.
Back to Our Side, how was the trip up to Boston and New York City?
Both Boston and New York were incredible. The Triple B showcase in Haverhill, MA was one of the coolest show I have ever been to. Such AMAZING sets from Free Spirit, Stick Together, Our Side, Soul Search, Beware, United Youth.. everybody killed it. It was also so cool to see a ton of friends that live thousands of miles away, and of course meet a lot of new people. New York was a great experience as well. It had been years since I last encompassed the city, so it was a treat to be back. Just walking, exploring, and shooting was such a blast. Nearing the end of my trip I was definitely getting a bit homesick, but that tends to always happen.
With works being featured and upcoming for Stussy, Uncropped Magazine, XXL Magazine, Soul Search Bury the Blame 7″ cover, books, making Prints and more. Did you always think that your photos were going to be viewed and gain as much attention that they have?
Honestly, I would have never expected to ever be published. I suppose I just met the right people and remained persistent. Like really, shooting album and magazine covers? That sounded completely unreal, say two or three years ago… but it has since become a sudden reality, and I cannot be more grateful and proud of my accomplishments. I am excited to see what future projects happen to pave way.
How is it working with other photographers such as Bryant Eslava and Alvin Carillo?
Meeting Terry Richardson must have been rad. Are there any other photographers you'd like to meet or do collaborations with?
Bryant and Alvin are two great friends of mine. It is always refreshing to shoot and hang with somebody that not only shares common interest, but is also extremely talented and extremely motivated. Both Alvin and Bryant are killing it right now, be on the look out. There are so many talented individuals that I know just through the Tumblr/Internet Photography grapevine that I would love to link up and shoot with, but that means I must get back to globetrotting. I would love to go overseas, Australia seems to be my calling as of late.
Project wise, there are so many that are in the works. Another shirt with Phil (Dertbag), collaborative project with Alysha Nett, feature work in a little art journal Elizabeth Weinberg has in the works, and hopefully…. ONE DAY…. JUST ONE DAY…. have my own Camerbag.tv feature.
If you could choose to have a photo sesh with any group,artist, model or whoever. Who would it be and why?
Zooey Deschanel, come to daddy. It has always been a dream of mine to shoot MF Doom as well, that dude was my life prior to getting into hardcore. Really though, just being able to shoot some of my favorite bands would be amazing.
Do you plan on going to Coachella ?
I am going to begin working on my ticket situation, now that it is sold out… but I would LOVE to go. To be able to shoot Refused, Pulp, Madness, At The Drive In, and Frank live would be out of this world. (That is, if I actually get a photo pass this year… shouts to LA Weekly for screwing me over last year — kiss my ass)
How about any other shows or bands that you're looking forward to seeing ?
So many amazing shows are getting posted lately. I am convinced that 2012 is the year of reunions. Breakdown in Texas, Gorilla Biscuits/Youth of Today/Underdog in California, United Blood in Richmond. Chaos In Tejas is really calling my name though, and I definitely have never been to Texas before.. so that shall be a treat. Oh yeah, and any New Brigade gig is pretty much perfection – coolest band.
What does Julian Berman have up his sleeves for everyone following him this year?
I honestly do not know what to expect anymore. I just would like to keep exploring, shooting various subjects, various mediums, and learn about various processes and techniques. I just went back to school for Photography and am having a blast with that. I would love to travel a lot more this year as well. Let's see what the future has in store for me.
Shouts to the Our Side Tribe, New Brigade Explorers Club, all of my family on Fairfax, and Marc at Mel Pierce Camera for performing immediate surgery on my Mamiya 7, reviving my baby from the dead. – peace


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Essential groundwork
Since the aim of the CryoSat mission is to measure global changes in ice thickness down to a few centimetres a year it is hardly surprising that a lot of effort goes into making sure the data are as accurate as possible and that any possible errors are accounted for.
Errors could creep into the ice-thickness maps in a number of ways. For example, overlying snow is unavoidable when observing icy surfaces so the influence that layers of snow have on measurements taken by CryoSat has to be assessed very carefully.
There are many other examples of potential sources of error, including changes in snow wetness over time, the weight of snow on top of sea ice and variations in snow and ice density in any one area.
To understand and correct these potential errors means that large-scale expeditions to the polar regions have to be taken so that data on snow and ice properties can be collected.
Expeditions were needed before launch, as essential input to the software that transforms the satellite's measurements into ice-thickness maps, and during the satellite's life in orbit to make a direct comparison between satellite and ground measurements.
ESA organises a number of these expeditions, both in the Arctic and Antarctic.
They are huge logistical undertakings, often involving taking simultaneous measurements from the air and on the ground by a large number of participating scientists from numerous institutes around the world.
On the ground, sophisticated equipment such as ground-radar and neutron probes, as well as more traditional techniques, such as digging snow pits and drilling through the ice, are used to measure snow and ice properties.
Instruments on aircraft used during these campaigns included laser scanners to map the height of the ice, an ice-thickness sensor called EM-Bird along with ESA's sophisticated Asiras radar altimeter, which mimics CryoSat's measurements.
NASA has also contributed to this international effort as part of their Operation IceBridge ice survey.
The airborne data are then compared to the measurements taken on the ground and to the actual satellite measurements to fully understand and correct for the main error sources.
In addition to the large-scale expeditions organised by ESA, several polar explorers, inspired by the CryoSat mission, have also volunteered to contribute by taking snow-depth and measurements during their treks across the Arctic.
All this groundwork represents an essential part of the mission and the data collected allows scientists to accurately interpret the variations in ice thickness with time observed by CryoSat so that the best possible trend in ice-thickness change over time is derived.


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Which books and stories are the greatest works of science fiction of the past 112 years? Now is the time for the ultimate decision. Locus Magazine is having a monster poll to decide the best science fiction and fantasy novels, novellas, novelettes and stories of the 20th and 21st centuries! Use this great power wisely, because you are safeguarding the legacy of a genre. [via Whatever]
Top image: cover to Voyage of the Space Beagle by A.E. Van Vogt, art by Clyde Caldwell


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SPIEGELAU Soiree Sparkling Wine
"The functional machine-made sparkling wine glass of the durable glass collection Soiree is taking account of the special demands the restaurant and catering business has. The gas does not escape and creates the "bubbly" liquid. The machine worked glasses are designed into detail to catch the specific character of the different kinds of wine. All SPIEGELAU glasses are dishwasher safe. "
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Volume 200.0 ccm
Height 226.0 mm
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Material Crystal
Caring for your RIEDEL Crystal
- RIEDEL glasses are dishwasher safe. RIEDEL exclusively recommends MIELE
- To avoid stains: use soft water (low mineral content)
- To avoid scratches: Avoid glass contact with other glass or metal
- To remove stains: use white vinegar
- If available use a stemware rack
- Wash the glass under warm water (use detergent and rinse the glass carefully)
- Glass polishing: Use two polishing cloths, never hold the glass by the base to polish the bowl
- Stem snap: Occurs through mishandling = torque or bend pressure at the stem
- Storage: Avoid glass storage in kitchen cabinets which have strong aromas that translates into glass
- Wash at boiling temperature (to kill bacteria) with odorless soap
- Should be machine washed at min. 170° F/75° C
- Never use fabric softener when rinsing your microfiber polishing cloth (avoids grease film on surface)


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make a clean break (from/with someone or something)
To remove oneself wholly and permanently from a relationship, situation, or attachment. I've been lingering too much on the mistakes I made in the past. It's high time I made a clean break and started fresh! The esteemed scientist, having made a clean break with her former university, has set up a new research firm in Silicon Valley. I think I need to make a clean break from Robert. Our relationship has just grown so co-dependent lately.


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This year surprise your Valentine with a special treat. Women and men love to get special gifts but you can also make the delivery of the Valentines Day gift fun and more interesting by adding a treasure hunt to the mix. First, get an appropriate present.
It could be as simple as a box of candy to something more intimate like a piece of jewelry or something sexy. If it is a men's gift, it may be intriguing to give something funny or something that can be used as a couple, such as an adult toy. Wrap it up and hide it somewhere interesting. Then, get a bunch of index cards and put the first one where your valentine can see it and read what is written on it.
Example: "Hi special Valentine, you are going on a treasure hunt… go look under the couch"…then you have a card under the couch that says "now, look near the old books on the book shelf" or you can choose some other area of the house. Keep on doing this a few times so the suspense builds up until your valentine finally gets to the final destination where the present is located. This could be in a drawer or pantry or some other spot that can hide the wrapped gift. It is a nice touch to have a card with a sentiment. A Valentines Day treasure hunt always brings a smile to the heart!
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Will Renewables Suffer Because Of U.S. Oil And Gas Boom
The U.S. may or may not have achieved energy independence in 2013. There is much debate about what that phrase means and when it might (or already did) happen. But the year just passed will definitely be remembered as a time when oil and natural gas markets started changing quickly and perceptions about America's role in world energy markets changed as well.
Will Renewables Suffer Because Of U.S. Oil And Gas Boom
From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Robert Siegel.
And we begin this hour with a milestone of 2013, a remarkable feat with far-reaching implications both at home and abroad. According to the Energy Information Agency, the United States became the world's biggest producer of oil and natural gas. NPR's John Ydstie has more on the turnaround in America's energy fortunes.
JOHN YDSTIE, BYLINE: Robin West, who studied the oil and gas industries for more than a quarter of a century, says developments in the U.S. energy sector are a very big deal.
ROBIN WEST: What's happened to the United States is the energy equivalent of the Berlin Wall coming down. This is a transformational event.
YDSTIE: West recently sold his energy consulting firm to IHS Global Insight, where he's now an advisor.
WEST: It's a big deal in terms of U.S economic activity, substantial reduction of our trade imbalance, the strength of the dollar. This affects everything.
YDSTIE: Only a decade ago, the U.S. was building terminals to import natural gas. But the application of fracking technology in U.S. shale formations expanded natural gas production so much that some import terminals are being turned into export terminals. U.S. natural gas prices have fallen to about a quarter of what they are in some other parts of the world. That's driven down electricity bills for many homeowners and given U.S. manufacturers a competitive edge.
Fracking for oil has raised the output of U.S. liquid energy by a million barrels a day in 2013 and by about the same amount in 2012, says Dr. Mark Schwartz, CEO of PIRA, an energy research and consulting firm.
MARK SCHWARTZ: We are seeing the fastest liquids growth over a four-year period that we've ever seen anywhere in the word. One exception, Saudi Arabia from '70 to '74 was a little bit faster.
YDSTIE: Schwartz says that's helped hold down the price of gasoline.
SCHWARTZ: I think if you look at what the expectations were a couple of years ago, it was probably that we were going to see $4 and heading up. And now, we're down in the mid-threes per gallon with a reasonable chance that that's as likely to go down as up over the next couple of years.
YDSTIE: The boom in U.S. production has helped keep the global price of oil and gasoline down despite the loss of production in places like Libya and Iran. Robin West says the boom is also affecting geopolitics, including the effectiveness of the sanctions on Iran.
WEST: It's given, frankly, policymakers much more flexibility. I mean, there's been almost no negative economic impact from it because we've been able to replace that Iranian crude.
YDSTIE: Booming oil production on the North American continent is rapidly diminishing U.S. dependence on oil exported from the Middle East. But West says the U.S. still has to pay global prices for oil, so it can't ignore conflicts and potential disruptions in the Middle East.
WEST: So, I think, we're going to have a continuing role in that part of the world whether we like it or not.
YDSTIE: The U.S. oil and gas boom has not occurred without serious controversy over the environmental effects of fracking. It could also dampen the development of renewable energy, says Dan Kammen, an energy and resources professor at UC Berkeley.
DAN KAMMEN: Now, if you're looking at projects purely based on today's economics, gas is looking cheaper and cheaper. And it certainly makes financing renewable energy projects more difficult.
YDSTIE: But Kammen believes natural gas can help the transition to wind and solar, energy sources which are inherently intermittent.
KAMMEN: The way you do it is to utilize the ability to fire up more gas plants and to use them when the sun isn't shining or the wind isn't blowing. The challenge, though, is not to become over dependent.
YDSTIE: Kammen says that requires robust government policies that paint a road map to a near carbon-free energy system by the middle of the century. Gas is pushing dirtier coal out of the energy picture right now. But there will clearly be an intense debate about whether this energy revolution will pave the way to renewables or extend the dominance of carbon fuels in America's future. John Ydstie, NPR News, Washington.
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The URBAN Graphic Tank is designed for an active lifestyle.
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Featuring Dri-release® fabric technology that dries four times faster than cotton, this garment has the breathability and quality of a performance garment, making it ideal for general training and all-day use. The URBAN collection provides a great crossover into casual everyday styling with all the technical benefits required for a gym, studio or HIIT workout.
- DRI-RELEASE® TECHNOLOGY Permanent moisture-wicking properties that wont wash out. Dri-release® is eco-friendly and embedded at the yarn level. This technology dries four times faster than cotton, is pill and wrinkle resistant, has no static cling and will retain its shape. FreshGuard® technology is also embedded in the yarn to eliminate odour.
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do (one's) dash
To do something to the fullest extent that one can. Primarily heard in Australia. Whew, I've done my dash! Can we just rest for a minute?
See also: dash
do your dashexhaust your energies or chances. Australian informal
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anus[a´nus] (pl. a´nus)
the opening of the rectum on the body surface.
imperforate anus congenital absence of the normal opening of the rectum. Called also anal atresia and atresia ani.
a·nus, gen. and pl.
ani(ā'nŭs, -nī), [TA]
The lower opening of the digestive tract. It is associated with the anal sphincter and lies in the cleft between the buttocks, through which fecal matter is extruded.
Synonym(s): anal orifice
n. pl. anuses
The opening at the lower end of the digestive tract through which solid waste is eliminated from the body.
anusThe anatomic structure which opens to the rectum. It is covered by squamous epithelium and is susceptible to HPV and other infections.
a·nus, gen. and pl. ani (ā'nŭs, ā'nī) [TA]
The lower opening of the alimentary (digestive) tract, lying in the intergluteal cleft between the buttocks, through which feces or excrement is discharged.
anusThe short terminal portion of the ALIMENTARY CANAL which contains two SPHINCTERS by means of which the contents of the RECTUM are retained until they can conveniently be discharged as faeces. Between the sphincters are 6 to 10 vertical columns of mucous membrane containing plexuses of veins. These press together to form watertight seals.
anusthe posterior opening of the ALIMENTARY CANAL, often surrounded by a ring of muscle called the anal SPHINCTER, which is under nervous control (see AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and which regulates the release of gut contents to the outside (DEFECATION).
The opening at the lower end of the rectum. The anus and rectum are both part of the large intestine, a digestive system organ.
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Hey everyone!
It's colour challenge time and this ones a doozy!! I was completely stumped with them and had a couple attempts at it. Of course these other attempts will never see the light of day! LOL! I do like the end result though.
A funky little ensemble, dont you think? Quite a while ago in Stampin' Up!'s Impression Magazine {only available to demonstrators}, they shared a technique with us, which I have finally got round to doing! LOL! It was about mixing two different coloured embossing powders to give a very different look! The magazine showed us Black and white mixed together and was quite impressive. I did however want the Concord Crush showing through the embossing and opted to mix Clear and Silver.
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Gives quite a different look doesn't it? I might have a go at mixing some other colours and see what happens!
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Wales have fallen into the third band of directly qualified teams for the Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool Allocation Draw after a last-gasp 14-12 loss to Australia at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.
The Welsh went into their final Test of 2012 ranked seventh but in the knowledge that defeat against Australia would see them fall below Samoa and Argentina to ninth and facing a RWC 2015 pool with two higher ranked teams.
They were on course for that win – and to end a seven-Test losing streak against the Wallabies – with a 12-9 lead going into the final minute, but Australia fly half Kurtley Beale broke clear to score in the corner to silence the home crowd.
Nathan Sharpe, in his 116th and final Test, narrowly missed the conversion but it mattered little with the win already assured for the Wallabies, who remain third in the latest rankings, albeit now only seven hundredths behind South Africa.
Australia would have, had they won by more than 15 points, climbed above the Springboks, but the two-point margin was enough to spark celebrations in Argentina who would otherwise have been in band three by the smallest of margins.
Argentina and Samoa both had a rating of 78.71 but when expanded to 15 decimal places the difference between the two was minimal (78.709236088306938 to 78.708853582562098), enabling the Samoans to become the first Pacific Islanders to occupy a top eight spot in the rankings.
Until Beale's try it looked like Argentina would pay the price for losing by more than 15 points to both France – courtesy of Frédéric Michalak's penalty two minutes from time pushing Les Bleus out to 39-22 – and Ireland earlier in the month.
The weekend's other match was just as dramatic as the encounter between Australia and Wales in Cardiff with England ending New Zealand's 20-Test unbeaten run in style with a 38-21 victory at Twickenham.
England were the last team to beat New Zealand in Europe – outside of Rugby World Cups – a decade ago, but the win does not improve their position of fifth as they trailed France by four points going into the match.
However, that deficit has been slashed by the win and England now trail the leading northern hemisphere team by 1.17 rating points. The hosts of RWC 2015 are joined in band two by Ireland, Samoa and Argentina.
For the eighth time since the rankings were introduced in October 2003, New Zealand will end the year as the number one side in the world despite the loss to England, although their cushion over South Africa has now shrunk to 3.14 points.
The IRB World Rankings are being used to rank the 12 directly qualified teams for RWC 2015 into three bands for the draw with the sides ranked one to four in band one - and crucially avoiding each other until the knockout stages - those five to eight in band two and the remaining four in band three.
The bands are now confirmed as:
Band 1: New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, France
Band 2: England, Ireland, Samoa, Argentina
Band 3: Wales, Italy, Tonga, Scotland
** THE POOL ALLOCATION DRAW WILL BE STREAMED LIVE ON RUGBYWORLDCUP.COM FROM 14:55 UK TIME ON 3 DECEMBER (15:55 CET, 16:55 (South Africa), 11:55 (Argentina), 01:55 4 December (NSW Australia), 03:55 4 December (New Zealand, Fiji), 04:55 4 December (Samoa) **


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The theft and fraud case against former Health Services Union boss Kathy Jackson is crawling along slowly and she may not face any trial for another year or more.
It's been nine months since Jackson was committed to stand trial charged with misappropriating nearly $500,000 from the union to pay for personal flights, hotels and other items between 2003 and 2011.
But Jackson, who faced the County Court in Melbourne on Wednesday, is still waiting to secure state-issued Legal Aid funding for her upcoming court battle.
Meanwhile, prosecution and defence lawyers disagree on whether Jackson should face one trial or separate trials on 166 charges.
Prosecutors want two trials given the volume of charges but Jackson's defence team is pushing for a single contest.
"The issue to be resolved, once funding is in place, is the question of separate trials," Judge Duncan Allen told a pre-trial directions hearing on Wednesday.
Defence lawyer Philip Beazley is also set to issue subpoenas to the HSU in a bid to access boxes of documents, such as minutes from meetings.
With these legal issues still unresolved, it is unlikely Jackson, who was criminally charged in mid-2016, will get any trial date before 2019.
The former HSU national secretary is accused of passing off hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of personal expenses as union costs.
She has pleaded not guilty to 18 counts of theft, 147 counts of obtaining financial advantage by deception, and one of obtaining property by deception.
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Michael Jackson's father and the mayor of Gary, Indiana on Wednesday unveiled plans for a $300 million entertainment complex to be built in the pop superstar's boyhood hometown, but an attorney for his estate says it has competing plans.
Thousands of fans have visited Michael Jackson's childhood home since his death in June 2009, and officials there hope the proposed venue, which would include a museum, hotel, dining, shopping and a performing arts center would benefit the local economy.
Mayor Rudy Clay told reporters that the project could potentially bring 750,000 visitors to Gary and boost the local economy by $150 million. The museum would also create hundreds of construction and full-time jobs, he said.
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"We're bringing something back," said family patriarch Joe Jackson.
The museum was originally planned for downtown Gary, but Clay says it will likely be built near Broadway and Interstate 80/94. Money for the project will come from investors and donations. The city is donating 300 acres of land.
All that is contingent upon the city's project getting off the ground. An attorney for Michael Jackson's estate said the estate was never consulted on the plans and is considering its own "world class museum," the Post-Tribune reported.
"Michael Jackson's music, name, likeness, memorabilia and other intellectual property are assets exclusively owned by the Estate for the benefit of his children," Howard Weitzman said in a written statement. "These properties cannot be exploited legally without written authorization from the Estate."
Asked about the possible legal snag, Clay cited the King of Pop himself:
"Michael Jackson came to Gary, Indiana in the year 2003 and he said that he wanted to have a Michael Jackson Performing Arts Center and theater built in Gary, Indiana in his name. Those are his words. Today the dream is going to come true," said Clay.
Matt Bartosik is a Chicago native and a social media sovereign.
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