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Continuing the Dark Age Drive are three of the four Duguth Casualties and Killers.
Sculpted by Soapy for the mighty Gripping Beast
Great models, full of character and nice and easy to paint.
First a group shot:
First up, what I think of as the Andy Hawes model. Not because he resembles Andy, or I wish Andy to suffer a similar fate, but because of a quote in Andy's e-mail signature about the only thing better than a dead Saxon being a dying one who tells you where his mates are. This one looks like he's got a bit of killing left in him before he starts divulging the whereabouts of his chums.
Next is my favourite of the pack. A really vicious vignette that I suspect rather typifies the warfare of the era. It also puts me in mind of a scene from Rosemary Sutcliff's The Shining Company, where the Gododdin warriors capture, then summarily execute, a Saxon "spy". A key part of the coming of age journey for Prosper, the central character.
In this model however the roles are reversed and it's a Romano Brit or Welshman on the receiving end of a seax.
And finally a brave warrior taking a well aimed sling stone to the face. Lovely dynamic model this one, I especially like the way the helmet is flying off.
A great, characterful pack of models. I've based them on 2p pieces as I'll probably use them as casualty counters for Hail Caesar, or just as battlefield dressing, rather than in units.
Where's the forth model from the set I hear you ask. Well he (or rather they, it's a Saxon slitting a prisoner's throat) unfortunately suffered a minor mishap at the undercoating stage (they fell off the painting stick) and as a result have lost their place in the painting queue.
Lastly, because some people were asking, here's a couple of comparison shots with one of the Musketeer Thegns. As you can see they're a pretty good match and I think you could easily mix the two ranges.
Just in case anyone was wondering the images, words, crap jokes and all the other bits of content on these page remain my copyright. You don't have my permission to copy them or post them anywhere else on the web. This includes you Tango01 you thieving shitweasel.
Monday 28 May 2012
Early Saxon Casualties and Killers
5 comments:
Fantastic looking painting on excellent figures.ReplyDelete
The Andy Hawes figure ... :o) ;o)ReplyDelete
Absolutely marvellous!!! Really like these figures. I have a variety of GB C&K packs awaiting paint so now I'm *really* looking forward to applying the brush.
Superb work with ery nice figures!ReplyDelete
I don't know which I prefer: they are all good and dynamic ....
They are very nice!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the comparison shot. They do seem to go together well.ReplyDelete
Great painting too!
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Prophet Muhammad, may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon Him, once said:
"Faith wears out in the heart of anyone of you just as clothes wear out, so ask Allah to renew the faith in your heart." [Tabarani]
I think in my case, my faith is a bit more like a pendulum. It's always there, Alhamdulillah, but I swing between striving for concentration in my prayers and struggling to not make grocery lists in sajda. It's a constant effort to keep my faith on the upswing as well as minimize the back swing. I find that when I start letting things slip out of laziness- like praying late, praying 1 witr instead of three at night, ignoring Fajr sunnah- then the pendulum starts moving backwards faster, and laziness is replaced with sluggishness, and Astaghfirullah, even a bit of apathy.
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Then, because I've started my day late and tired, I'm cranky and unproductive for the rest of the day. I'm even less attentive in my salah than usual, and mustering the energy to battle for Ihsan is contingent upon me having the desire to try. Alhamdulillah, I've never been so low that I've abandoned prayer, but I have gone for months at a time without waking up for more than one fajr in the whole week. May Allah forgive me and protect me from ever slipping that far back again, because shaitaan takes advantage of the inevitable self-loathing that follows and volunteers such brilliant suggestions as "You're a lost cause anyway, why bother trying."
Yeah, I can get pretty low. And then, amazingly, something drastic always happens. December of last year I was so low I even stopped setting the alarm for Fajr, and what happened? I had a miscarriage. Then I crashed the car. Then I gave myself, Khalid, HF, and HF's family food poisoning, and we were all in and out of the hospital for a very, very miserable two days.
I had reached a point in my life where the spray-on apathy covering my heart had gotten so thick it had solidified, crystallized, and began blocking the light out and the darkness in. So Allah took my heart and smashed it against the floor. And then again. And then again. I lost a baby, I lost my mobility- both the car and the cartilage under my right knee cap, I was violently sick with my own salmonella poisoning while also waking up with Khalid to be vomitted on five and six times a night by a crying, terrified, exhausted little boy who had no idea what was going on, and what did I get out of the whole experience? Something absolutely beautiful.
The covering shattered.
Allah used just enough force, and not an ounce more than I could bear, to break apart the encasement on my heart and leave a battered, tenderized, bleeding, but liberated heart laying there for me to pick up and start over with. So I did. And the shards were sharp and I have hurt more this year than I have in my entire life, but I have learned more about maintaining my faith and keeping my heart soft so that Allah doesn't have to do it for me.
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I can feel it starting to form- the smoky, glassy, film on the outside of my heart that makes my words harsh and my worship empty. At one point in my life, I would have kept this to myself, but I recognize now that acknowledging it and fighting it is the only way to keep it from solidifying again. So I actively seek out ways of softening my heart, and I think, for the first time ever, I understand why there is an entire field of Islamic thought and literature devoted to this- Al-Riqaq- usually translated as heart-melting. I have been slowly building my own collection of heart softeners, which I turn on, open up, or bring out when I realize I need them. I want to share two of my favorites, but believe it or not, Youtube hasn't been working for the last three days, which is why this update has been delayed.
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Of course, the best heart softener is the Qur'an, but sometimes you need something short, powerful, and visual to get a good whack at that coating. And do please share any of your own in the comments. Allah knows I need them. JazakAllahuKheiran


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The almost 15-year artistic relationship between Plan-B Theatre Company and Eric Samuelsen has created a truly remarkable canon of work exemplifying Plan-B's mission to foster unique work from local playwrights. Seven of the eighty-three world premiere productions from the company have been full plays by Samuelsen, who has also contributed pieces to eight SLAM! productions, the Script-in-Hand Series, and most recently the 2015 Rose Exposed event with a play entitled Dreamers. The 2013/14 season was called "The Season of Eric" and brought audiences the diverse productions 3, Clearing Bombs, Nothing Personal, and RADIO HOUR: Fairyana in addition to previous notable productions Amerigo, Miasma, and Borderlands. Opening Plan-B's 25th season is Samuelsen's The Kreutzer Sonata, a second collaboration (the first being Stravinsky's A Soldier's Tale adapted by Matthew Ivan Bennett in 2103) between Plan-B and the NOVA Chamber Music Series based on Tolstoy which tells a sinister tale of madness, passion, and revenge fueled by Beethoven's Violin Sonata No. 9. Here, Mr. Samuelsen shares some theatrical wisdom and sheds some light on how an uncharacteristically dark play came to light.
Why theatre? Why playwriting over other aspects of performing arts?
SAMUELSEN: Why Theatre? Well, I grew up with it. My father was (and is) an opera singer. So when I was a kid, my mom would take me to see all his performances, and I even acted occasionally in small, non-singing extras roles. Then, in high school, I got cast in a show, and was totally hooked on theatre as an art form.
In college, I knew that I absolutely had to spend my life working in the theatre. And I learned, soon enough, that I just didn't have the requisite talent to be an actor, or a designer. I loved the scholarly realm, and got my PhD from Indiana in Theatre History/Dramatic Literature. But performance was still in my blood, and so I wrote plays, and was fortunate enough to get them produced. And learned that sitting in a theater while actors perform your play is the most exhilarating and frightening experience in mortality.
I had to take a directing class in grad school, and the play I directed turned out to be a terrible experience. I hated everything about the process, and the cast cordially loathed me, and told me so. But a few months later, a friend, who had started a small theatre in Indiana was desperate for a director, and asked if I could help him out. I took the gig, and decided to do the exact opposite of everything I'd done the previous time I'd directed. And had a wonderful experience. I gradually grew to love directing as much as writing.
You have stated that you are "an Ibsen guy" and you have translated versions of Ghosts and A Doll House for Plan-B's Script-in-Hand series. What is it about Ibsen that brings you back again and again?
SAMUELSEN: I love Ibsen for his courage, and for his uncompromising human honesty. He told the truth, no matter what it cost him; not in some metaphysical sense, but in a personal sense. I also love his sense of structure. He built those plays like skyscrapers; everything holds together, every payoff has a set up, every set up, a payoff.
What gets a new play started for you? Is the idea sparked by an image, an event, a theme, or a character? What then feeds it as it grows?
SAMUELSEN: I have no idea where the ideas come from. I just hope they never stop!
I will say this; I get ideas for plays all the time, and most of the time, they don't turn into anything. But if I get a spark, and I think 'this terrifies me, I could get into trouble for this, I'm afraid to work on this,' then I know that I have to write that play. Artists always have to do the things that frighten us.
The Kreutzer Sonata is darker than what you have written for Plan-B in the past. What brought you to a more macabre story?
SAMUELSEN: Kreutzer was, initially, a collaboration and a commission. Jerry Rapier, the performing director of Plan-B Theatre in Salt Lake, knew of the Tolstoy novella, and had formed a relationship with Jason Hardink, pianist, who partners with Kathryn Eberle, performing all the Beethoven violin sonatas for the Nova Chamber Music series. I don't know whose idea it was, but Jerry involved me early on, asking if I knew the Tolstoy piece. I didn't know it, but read it, and was hooked. I loved the piece. It reminded me a lot of Strindberg's novel Inferno– also about a guy going mad while trapped in a terrible marriage. (In both works, the guy is at fault almost completely!). But I especially loved the idea of experimenting with a live performance of the Beethoven piece, incorporating a one-actor play adaptation of the novella. I had never heard of anyone doing that before, and I thought, well, this is just too exciting, I have to be involved in this. It scared me, right? So obviously I had to do it.
Pozdnyashev, the guy, is a tough character to capture on-stage, of course, because he is- let's face it- a dreadful man who does a terrible, unforgivable thing. It's a dark piece, about a dark character. To be honest, though, from the beginning, I felt sorry for him. He's paranoid, violent, self-pitying, selfish. But he's also brutally honest about his own culture, its disgusting sexism, the way it limits opportunities for women, and the sexual double-standard. He takes full advantage of that double-standard, of course, in the most ruthless way, but at least he knows he's doing something horrible. That self-knowledge is what I tried to play up.
Music is integral to the plot of The Kreutzer Sonata. How does music influence your process?
SAMUELSEN: I grew up with music, and I love music. And I simply cannot write without the right music playing on my computer. So with this piece, obviously, I had to listen to Beethoven, right? Over and over, the Beethoven sonata. And I did three or four drafts, and felt pretty good about them.
And then we had an opportunity to see a rehearsal-actually, kind of a private performance of the sonata by Jason and Kathryn in a huge opera rehearsal hall. Just the two musicians- plus me, Jerry, our actor, Scott, and my daughter, who drove me. And I was blown away by it. I was taken with the sheer kinetic power of the piece in live performance, the physicality of it. I literally couldn't sit in my seat. And when they were finished, I realized that my latest draft of the play was dead wrong, completely wrong.
So I went back to work, and this time, I didn't listen to Beethoven. Nowadays, when we hear the Masters-Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, even Liszt, all those amazing radicals-we have this aesthetic distance, we react passively: 'oh, that was lovely, that was beautiful.' We don't FEEL the music. So I needed new music, and I went back to punk, to the Sex Pistols and the Clash and the Ramones. Stuff with some snarl to it. Then to rap, Kendrick Lamar, that kind of thing. And then, with that music playing, I could write the play, and I kept maybe 2% of the draft that I'd thought was finished.
For Kreutzer to work, we have to hear Beethoven the way Pozdnyashev hears it. We have to recapture at least a fraction of its power, its pure visceral sock-you-between-your-eyes edge. And the writing has to help audiences get there. I hope we manage it.
What or who do you consider your major influences?
SAMUELSEN: Ibsen, obviously, and Strindberg. Angels in America, and Tony Kushner generally-seeing Angels in New York changed my life. David Foster Wallace, the novelist-I read Infinite Jest at least once a year. Believe it or not, Bill James, the baseball writer.
You are an outspoken man of faith and a recognizable member of the LDS church. Through your plays and through your blog, Mormon Iconoclast, you have discussed and explored some of the more publicized goings on in LDS culture. How do you achieve balance while being in both the LDS and theatre worlds? Have the ongoing stories with controversial members like Kate Kelly or John Dehlin had any impact on what you are dramatizing?
SAMUELSEN: Ah, yes, how Mormonism influences my theatre work.
First of all, I make a distinction between Mormon theology, Mormon worship, and Mormon culture. When I go to church, and I go every Sunday, I love the sense of communion with my brothers and sisters. I love my ward, and I think I would love any ward in which I happened to find myself. I love the opportunities for service. (I'm ward music chair right now, and get the wonderful privilege of picking the hymns every Sunday; what a joy!). I love to read the scriptures, and to pray.
And I love our theology. I love the idea of eternal progression. I love the notion of a female Deity. I love the fearlessness of Joseph Smith's theology.
There are, of course, deeply troubling aspects of our history. But I never expect Church leaders of the past to have been perfect, nor do I expect perfection from our leaders today. I think they are capable of making really serious mistakes. The exclusion of black people from the priesthood was obviously a horrendous mistake-I don't think it was ever inspired, or ever anything but a mistake. Mainstream white middle-class conservative American culture from the early 19th century through the end of the 20th century was racist. (I think it's still pretty racist, frankly–look at the Trump campaign). I think that policy reflected that racism, was a product of fear and mainstream cultural values. What's remarkable about President Kimball is his courage. He asked. He refused to stop asking. And the result was transcendence, a genuine communication with Deity. That's a remarkable thing.
Mormon culture today does, to some extent, reflect the best, most inspired parts of Mormon theology. But it also reflects the worst elements of modern mainstream conservative American middle-class culture, as well, of course, the best elements of that culture.
So as a Mormon, as a liberal, and as an artist, I feel that my task is to reflect the best expressions of my own culture, and either ignore or- very occasionally and carefully- even attack the most retrograde aspects of that culture. Homophobia is clearly the new racism-it's the thing we have to overcome. And sexism- it just has no place in the exalted doctrines of salvation.
And some of my work has challenged mainstream culture. Certainly, I would never think 'should my characters use that kind of language, as a Mormon, should I write that kind of dialogue?' Those kinds of cultural considerations aren't any part of my process. There was a time when I did self-censor; it held me back artistically, and with great personal difficulty, I discarded it. And feel great about doing so. And felt absolutely comfortable in my relationship with my Heavenly Father afterwards.
If there are words your characters can't say, then there are thoughts they can't think, and emotions they can't feel. And we end up writing less truthfully than we should.
What makes a play a "success" for you?
SAMUELSEN: A play is a success if the audience members can't get it out of their heads. A play is a success if the conversation in the car on the way home is as provocative and challenging as the play tried to be.
What would be your dream project?
SAMUELSEN: Dream project. Well, I think it would be great if Utah County had a theatre company as progressive and fearless as Plan-B manages to be in Salt Lake.
If you could pick any play, which one would you love to direct or be involved with producing?
SAMUELSEN: If I could pick any play . . . I would say two. Ibsen's play Brand. I wrote my dissertation on it, and have always loved it. Uncompromising, severe, a big block of granite. I guess I'd also have to do Peer Gynt. It was the companion piece to Brand. Brand, a tragedy, Peer Gynt a comedy, Brand about a too-rigid guy, incapable of compromise, Peer, a guy with no moral center at all, who never does anything but compromise.
Also, perhaps, the musical Assassins. Love Sondheim.
Who are some playwrights you follow and think should get more attention?
SAMUELSEN: Melissa Leilani Larson. Morag Shepherd. Matthew Greene. Three of the most exciting young voices in contemporary theatre.
Whose work would you encourage developing playwrights to study?
SAMUELSEN: Oh, man, I don't know. Just read, all the time. See as much theatre as you can, and if a play offends you, see it twice. (David Foster) Wallace, maybe, especially the essays.
What is next artistically for you?
SAMUELSEN: Well, I've got a new play, just finished a draft and had a reading. It's about Rain in His Face, an important Native American figure of the late 19th century. The subject completely terrifies me; so I had to write it. And I got an idea for a play this morning, which I may or may not work on. Someone should write about Julie Rowe, don't you think?


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Jean told The Associated Press that he felt the exchange with Preval was positive.
"I feel good," the hip hop artist and former Fugees frontman said. "I feel that the president that I voted for five years ago is the same person that was sitting in front of me today."
Several hours after the meeting, Jean posted a photo on his Twitter account of him shaking hands with Preval, who is not allowed to run for re-election.
Earlier in the week, Jean said he had received death threats. Jean said Preval expressed concern and offered him security.
The singer and several dozen other presidential hopefuls are scheduled to find out Friday if the country's electoral council allows them to run for office.
The council, which is known as the CEP, was supposed to release the presidential candidate list on Tuesday, but postponed the decision.
Haitians are watching the election closely; whoever is elected will preside over reconstruction of the earthquake battered, impoverished country.
For several days, Haitians, bloggers and international media have speculated whether Jean will be on the list. He was born in Haiti but moved to New York when he was nine. Under Haitian law, candidates for president must reside in the country for five years prior to taking office. Jean contends he meets the requirements, and has hired lawyers to defend his case.
After meeting with Preval, Jean was confident that he will be allowed to campaign.
"It looks like it's leaning that way," he said.
A spokesman for the CEP, Richardson Dumel, said Thursday evening that "the list is not yet final" and added that he cannot disclose who has made the cut.
Late Thursday night, about 500 Wyclef supporters gathered at the entrance to the CEP, which is housed in what was once a Gold's Gym.
"We are here to make sure that the CEP gives out a fair result and for Wyclef to participate in the election," said protester Jean Renel.
Jean added that Preval told him he wanted to "meet with every possible presidential candidate," and called for a peaceful campaign ahead of the vote.
A call to Preval's press office was not returned.


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Is it possible to create your own editor type with python? I know that I can edit the sources of existing ones like the INFO header. But I want to create a complete new one where I can place my operators.
$\begingroup$ what is an editor type? can you eleborate. $\endgroup$– VaderFeb 15, 2014 at 14:04
1$\begingroup$ I mean the windows like 3D view or graph editor. Maybe its also called area.type $\endgroup$ Feb 15, 2014 at 14:08
$\begingroup$ It is refered to as Editor as well as Space type. I wouldn't call it Area type, 'cause an area is a generic type and does not store any Editor/Space related data (other than the type and references to the regions and spaces). An
area.typeis set to use a certain Editor or Space type for that area in Python. $\endgroup$– CodeManXFeb 15, 2014 at 22:54
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See API docs - Preface:
The Blender/Python API can't (yet)...
- Create new space types.
It can only be done in the C code:
you may use draw handlers to overlay an existing editor with python-drawn content. Check out OpenGL Wrapper (bgl) and Font Drawing (blf).
or build blender with the Py-Buttons patch by Campbell Barton to create python-drawn widgets:
(seems to crash if applied to current trunk, use an older revision or wait for a fix)


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In our paintings, do we see see/identify the figure as an individual, maybe even an intimate, or do we desire the figure to be an icon or symbol representing a facet of humanity – the personal versus the universal? While painting this week, we will be analyzing the work of figurative artists (Pierre Bonnard, Alice Neel, Pablo Picasso, Marlene Dumas, Lucien Freud, Nicole Eisenman, Henri Matisse, Tracey Emin, Anselm Kiefer, etc) to see the intent of their figuration and how they visually accomplish this representation. In our paintings, we will experiment with the properties of space, scale, placement on the canvas, text/image, abstraction/realism, color, etc. to delve into the desired context of our own figure compositions. The week will be a workshop environment with individual one-on-one critiquing and model(s) available each day.
All mediums are acceptable, and all levels of experience are encouraged to participate.
Jim Peters graduated United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, in 1967, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge (MS, Nuclear Engineering), and Maryland Institute, College of Art, Baltimore, (MFA, Painting). He has exhibited regularly in NYC and Provincetown, MA (Berta Walker Gallery). Awards include Fellowships at Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown (1982-1984), Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation Fellowship (1999), and Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellowships/Grants (1985,1988,2002, 2008). He teaches drawing at the Rhode Island School Of Design.


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3 July 2017
How a healthy gut means healthy lungs
Gut bacteria play a role in lung health. But the complex relationship between the two is still not well understood
Something strange happens when you grow mice in a sterile environment, quarantining babies away from would-be bacterial hitchhikers.
Think of it as the rodent equivalent of the "Bubble Boy" – mice raised in segregated plastic rooms free of all bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites, except that this is for investigators to better understand what the point of our co-habiting microbial communities is.
These mice appear to be more adventurous and less anxious than their healthy peers raised in normal laboratory conditions. They are also more vulnerable to pathogens.
When scientists first discovered that the gut wasn't sterile, and in fact inhabited by trillions of bacteria bustling about their business, the prevailing theory was that these were mostly harmless.
But the last decade has seen an explosion of research into our microbiome, especially the gut microbiome, which appears tied to everything from obesity and diabetes, to depression and autism.
Some go as far as to call the gut microbiota the "second brain" and the "forgotten organ", and it has become clear that there is a critical window in early life when establishing a healthy gut microbiota sets the course for the body's lifelong immune health.
Now, scientists think the gut microbiome might be key to understanding the epidemic of allergic diseases that has grown up in developed countries over the last three decades.
Our bodies are home to trillions of microbial cells which live in a symbiotic relationship with us. They are found everywhere from the mouth, to the skin and the genitals.
"There's been increasing evidence that the microbiomes are not just passengers but actually active components of human health and function," says Professor Mimi Tang, head of allergy and immune disorders at Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.
One of the emerging area of research focus is the relationship between the gut and the lung, known as the "gut-lung axis".
Chronic lung diseases have long been known to occur alongside chronic gastrointestinal tract diseases, with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients having a risk of inflammatory bowel disease two or three times higher than the general population and up to half of patients with inflammatory bowel disease also have lung problems, such as impaired respiratory function.
Patients who have viral respiratory infections commonly have intestinal symptoms as well, and research suggests that changes in the gut microbiota can be tracked over the progression of different lung diseases.
While the relationship between the gut and the lungs is complex and not well understood, researchers are beginning to understand the importance of this cross-talk in our overall systemic health.
To test out the theory that certain gastrointestinal microbes played a protective role against allergies and asthma, a team of researchers from Boston in the US, and Kiel, Germany, compared reactions to an allergenic trigger of two groups of mice, one with a normal gut microbiota and another that was germ-free.
The germ-free baby mice were delivered via caesarean section, lived in sterilised cages, were given sterilised food and breathed filtered air.
What the researchers found was that the mice raised without a gut microbiome had significantly higher numbers of invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells in their lungs, which are vital to the immune system and fighting infection but have also been implicated in chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and inflammatory bowel disease. These germ-free mice also had a more severe allergic response than those raised in a normal lab setting, suggesting the gut microbiota affects immune response by modulating iNKT cell levels.
A number of other mouse studies have backed up the link between a disrupted or absent gut microbiota and a reduced ability to fight off bacterial and viral respiratory infections. But to take things further, the team wanted to find out if introducing these germ-free mice to a microbiota in adulthood helped at all.
Surprisingly, what they found was that introducing a microbiota later in life had no benefit when it came to iNKT cell levels, mortality and morbidity.
This suggests there is a window in early life that is critical for healthy immunity.
"The interactions that occur in the first 1000 days of life, from the time of conception through to the end of around the second year, between the gut microbiota and the immune system set your disease risk for your lifetime," Professor Tang says.
Interventions in this early period have the greatest capacity to truly adjust disease risk over the lifetime, whereas the same interventions later on in life can only adjust it in a minimal way, she says.
However, modern interventions can have disastrous effects on the early gut microbiota research appears to suggest. Children born by Caesarean section birth have different diversity in their gut microbiome than those born vaginally, and are more at risk of conditions such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergies and obesity. Caesarean section robs babies of an exposure to the mother's vaginal and faecal flora, which help, at least in part to colonise the infants' gut with certain types of bacteria. Studies of infants born via Caesarean section suggest they are colonised with strains of bacteria more commonly found on the mother's skin.
The role of breastfeeding
Breastfed babies are exposed to particular bacteria from their mother's milk, which also contribute to the infants' colonisation of their gut microbiota. Formula with probiotics does appear to help colonise the baby's gut with healthy bacteria to a certain extent, but not as effectively as breast milk, which may help by having both probiotic and prebiotic elements.
During this pivotal microbiota development window, antibiotics can wreak havoc, limiting the microbial diversity of the child's gut microbiota potentially for many years afterwards.
Recent mouse studies show that a disrupted microbiota, with low bacterial diversity and abundance, is associated with immature immune response and a heightened risk of allergic inflammation.
Part of this research is discovering how natural processes involving the development of the gut microbiome contribute to overall health, and how interventions have inadvertently interrupted that process.
"As a society we're trying to reinvent the wheel," Dr Eliana Marino, head of the immunology and diabetes research group at Monash University, says.
"In the era of antibiotics we thought that we had to kill all the bugs that make us sick with infections. But what happens when you use antibiotics is that you also deplete and kill your good gut bacteria."
How to fix it?
When it comes to the gut-lung axis, the gut's ability to launch an inflammatory response could be key.
Dietary fibre is held up as one of the most important prebiotics, because when gut bacteria encounter fibre, the fermentation process produces short-chain fatty acids. Short-chain fatty acids are a major source of energy for bacteria, and also have anti-inflammatory properties.
In 2014, a study by Swiss researchers showed that these metabolites appeared to protect against allergic airway disease. When the researchers fed mice with a high-fibre diet, the concentration of circulating short-chain fatty acids increased, but when mice were given a low-fibre diet, the concentration of the metabolites dropped and there was an increased allergic airway disease.
A diet rich in fibre has also been shown to shift the ratio of firmicutes to bacteroidetes in the gut.
The majority of the bacteria in our gut belong to one of those groups, and studies have linked the ratio of firmicutes to bacteroidetes to a range of different pathologies.
While bacteroidetes seem to dominate in the gut in a human's younger years, the ratio flips by old age when firmicutes are the main bacteria.
Similarly, the intestines of obese people show a shift towards a higher ratio of firmicutes, which could be driven by high fat intake.
Research also suggests the gut microbiota could have a role in modulating regulatory T cells, which prevent autoimmune and allergic responses.
Studies on germ-free mice have found that they have fewer regulatory T cells, and a diminished ability to control inflammation in the lung, Dr Marino says. That, in turn, can lead to asthma, she adds.
Microbiome for sale
Excitement in the research sector has gone hand-in-hand with excitement in the private sphere, with an industry of probiotics and supplements jumping up to fix the thing people are just learning they had.
Unfortunately, the evidence for probiotics is, as yet, unconvincing. For adults, the most important tool to promote good bacteria is prebiotics, or the diet, Dr Marino says.
The most important nutrient for gut bacteria is fibre, and that's why eating a diet rich in vegetables, fruit and whole grains is so important. She points to studies of the Mediterranean diets, which include plenty of vegetables and fruit, as well as quality oils.
Populations on this diet have reduced incidence of asthma, she adds. On the other hand, Western diets are laden with fat and simple carbohydrates, both of which have been implicated in poorer gut health.
Dr Marino is more sceptical about the role of probiotics and the burgeoning industry around fermented products such as kimchi, kombucha and kefir.
"Probiotics could be good for one person but not another," Dr Marino says. "There's not sufficient evidence to support and validate the efficacy of those."
The problem is twofold, she says.
Firstly, probiotics on the market likely don't have a high enough concentration of live bacteria to be clinically useful, and secondly, it could be that the bugs in the probiotic are not the right strain for your own ideal gut health.
While some speculate that bacteria diversity is the key to a healthy microbiota, it may still be too early to call, she says.
"The reality is that everyone has a different microbiota and everyone has a different way it behaves and reacts to fermented food," she says.
Where one person may feel fantastic on a kombucha-heavy diet, another might feel bloated and unwell.
"That could be why [probiotics] work for some people and not others, and in that regard it's better to promote your own gut bacteria by eating the right food," she says.
Professor Phil Hansbro, immunologist and microbiologist at the University of Newcastle agrees, stressing that the future of microbiota therapies will require a far deeper understanding of the ecosystem.
Instead of a one-shot approach like yoghurt, effective treatments will likely be a cocktail of bacterial strains and prebiotics, tailored to the exact needs of disease.
In the meantime, a lot more questions need answering.
One limitation of the research into this field is that much of it is either correlative studies, or ones based on mice.
Scientists also face difficulties in studying the make-up of individuals' microbiota, as many of the bacteria are difficult to culture.
"It's opened a Pandora's box," Dr Marino says. "The gut microbiota is very hard to study and understand because there are more bugs in your body than human cells. It's another fingerprint that makes you unique."


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1926 Sisimuit replica kayak
This replica qajaq was built on commission for Ed Zachowski,
the original was built in Sisimuit in 1926.
The sequence shows the construction phases from survey drawing to paddling on the water. Note the dramatic sheerline and the lack of lashings on the hull. The kayak is fastened with 1 1/4 galvanized nails. Barely visible, this kayak is unique in having a second chine added to the bottom edge of the outside of the gunwale. Paddling characteristics are what you'd expect of this type of kayak, a bit of weathercocking in strong wind, excellent acceleration, low top speed, silent and swoopy, rolls excellent and behaves well in the waves. Many thanks to Harvey Golden for lending me his surveys.
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DAYTON — Xenia Daily Gazette & Fairborn Daily Herald Sports Editor John Bombatch was chosen as a recipient of the 2019 Ohio High School Athletic Association's Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Media Service Award for the Southwest District.
"It is an honor to have John Bombatch receive this award from OHSAA," said Managing Editor Merrilee Embs. "We are proud of the hard work John does every day to promote our local sports teams in Greene County."
Bombatch is the 39th sports journalist to be honored by the Southwest District and the OHSAA since 1997. He was recognized on March 9 during halftime of the Division I boys high school basketball tournament game at the University of Dayton Arena.
Bombatch was honored alongside another Aim Media Midwest sports writer, Dale Barger of the Greenville Daily Advocate.
Last year's award recipients for the Southwest district were Wade Linville of Brown County Press and Elise Jesse of Cincinnati WLWT-TV.
The organization presents awards yearly to local media for their dedicated coverage of high school sports.
Bombatch has been the sports editor since 2013 and lives in Kettering with his son. Prior to working for the Greene County News newspapers he served as a sports writer, and later as sports editor, for the former Middletown Journal for 20 years.


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When you're looking at flooring options for your home, while you might be inclined to want one solution for all rooms, you may be better off tailoring your flooring to the space it will be going in. Some rooms will need a tougher floor, able to withstand high traffic, while others you'll simply want to feel cozy or to be easy to maintain. Here are three of the most suitable flooring solutions depending on your needs.
If you're looking for the best flooring option for your garage, you can't beat an epoxy floor. While the cost to epoxy floor is higher than some other options, it more than pays for itself with the benefits it offers. Its extreme durability means it provides the ultimate protection for your garage floor. It's able to withstand high impact and heavy vehicles, and it's very easy to clean, so you needn't worry about oil and paint getting on it. It's also very safe, given that it's non-slip, isn't affected by changing temperatures, and is fire resistant.
Carpet is a popular choice for bedrooms. On a cold winter's day, if you have to get out of your warm bed, it makes it a little easier if your feet sink into soft carpet rather than a cold floor. Carpet is also an excellent insulator: heat and noise. It not only keeps rooms warm by blocking drafts from coming in through the floorboards but also helps soften the sound of noisy feet stomping around upstairs for those sitting below. Carpet is also great for bedrooms because it comes in such a wide range of colors and textures. Whatever your décor style, you're sure to find a carpet that complements it perfectly.
Hardwood Flooring
You should consider hardwood flooring for interior rooms that get a lot of foot traffic or are at risk of potential spills, such as kitchens, hallways, and main living areas. A wood floor is extremely durable and long-lasting, which means it can stand up to the rigors of everyday life. Do you have a pet? If so, this is the option for you as wood flooring makes it easy to clean up little accidents and muddy paw prints, and you don't get the lingering smell of an animal that you get with other floor types.
If you're working on your next flooring project, find out more about the full range of choices available to you. Contact a flooring expert, and they can talk you through everything you need to know.


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For a special holiday video message from the Mary Bragg elves, click here! (Hint = santa!)
Our final two shows of the year are comin' up…
Monday, December 5 @ 7pm sharp
Rockwood Music Hall Stage 1
one full set with Jimmy Sullivan and Rich Hinman
196 Allen St., NYC / $5 suggested
Wednesday, December 14 @ 7pm sharp
Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2
sitting in for a few songs at this Holiday benefit concert for 826NYC
196 Allen St., NYC / $10 tickets available here
Hope to see you locals out for these shows, and I hope you all had an awesome Thanksgiving!


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Does Diane Sawyer have a habit of getting drunk on air?
A source is telling nydailynews this morning that respected tv journalist Diane Sawyer might be looking to leave ABC this year so as she may concentrate on tending to 'personal' issues. Interestingly ABC to date has asserted that this is all news to them…
Tells a source to nydailynews:
"She has discussed with a few close friends and some people at ABC that she is seriously considering retiring. She said she'll be ready to hang it up not long down the road. She loves work and what she does and has endless energy, but she's overwhelmed with personal problems and she is thinking about leaving to take care of her family."
Of course the first question one is apt to ask is what personal problems is Diane Sawyer dealing with and does it have anything to do with her recent strange behavior during a live telecast late last year?
The source goes on to say that Sawyer is also helping her mother battle an illness.
Yet here is where things get iffy and really confusing. An ABC source goes on to tell the nydailynews that there is "no diagnosis" for her mother — as well as a rep denying Sawyer is leaving soon.
"Diane has been going home for long weekends for years every couple of weeks, and that has not been new," says the source. "She doesn't have any plans to be taking off any time."
A rep for ABC says: "That's a bunch of nonsense as we made clear and Diane's plans for 2013 haven't changed in any way."
Who knows perhaps the veteran journalist might be losing her nerve or her resolve but then again at 67 and one imagines fairly well set up for life does she really need to care what anyone thinks anymore? Or could it just be that ABC might be planning some behind the scenes re shuffling and are denying anything of the sort as Sawyer plays to the notion that she simply wants to leave. The question now is does ABC want her to leave too?


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Abortion and Japan
Published by Luke Saint on
"Well, we can pray for the people in Japan," says a (moderately, perhaps) informed Christian.
"Why pray to God when He's the one who sent the destruction in the first place?" says a pagan in response.
By now, we've all seen the videos. The slow motion destruction of cars, trucks houses, fields, boats, and whole buildings. As we watch, we shake our heads and wonder aloud if chaos is the true natural condition after all.
Why the desperate carnage, the mass subtraction of order by this slug-like mass of pure three dimensional anarchy?
I propose we not even ask.
While we don't know what the final total of lives lost will be, we do know one thing, and that is that the total number will not surpass the total weekly number of abortions performed in this our nation called America.
"Abortions performed." Even the way we say it is ridiculous. Abortion is a performance? Is this any way to describe the murder of the innocent? Certainly, any Christian spokesman would be vilified to the point of public retraction if he ever said that the tsunami and aftermath was a "Providential performance."
But while we've grown used to the destruction of those in the womb, we haven't grown completely used to the destruction of those outside the womb. Wait not true; when we hear of another murder in the big city, it's no big deal any more. But it's only a few here and a few there; nothing like the massive scale like we see in Japan.
Here's real destruction: http://www.silentscream.org/video1.htm. And it's every bit as slow and painful and brutal and destructive as anything we've seen so far from the Japanese coast. And, frankly, it's a lot harder to watch.
We couldn't stop the Asian Tsunami; that mass of slithering disaster was far beyond our control.
The same cannot be said about the torturous process of abortion.
It's so much like us human beings to ask "why" about things that we cannot influence or control. But the things we can control, we passively accept.
So let's forget about asking "why" about those events that we cannot stop. Rather let's ask "why" about those things which we can.
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Interesting articles this week are linked below. Highlights include a 132 pound tumor, a new (and basic) approach to helping the homeless, and an in utero first.
132-pound ovarian tumor removed from Connecticut woman
Apparently, this tumor had been growing at a rate of about 10 lbs per week since November. It is unclear why medical attention was not sought sooner. However, fear and denial can play a large part in not getting timely care for many patients.
Fibroid drug developer Myovant teams up to promote basic period care
Fierce Pharma
Happy to see a pharmaceutical company taking interest in a story of basic human needs. Many people would not even think of barriers the homeless have to basic hygiene necessities. I have seen many well intentioned "Kits" distributed to the homeless with toothbrushes, combs, and soap- but I have never once seen it contain tampons or pads. Perhaps they can help change the conversation regarding a basic need not being met.
In a medical first, drugs have reversed an inherited disorder in the womb
MIT Technology Review- By Antonio Regalado
Fascinating article and the implications are profound. Perhaps not in scope of # of patients for this particular disorder (as this is a very rare condition) but in a larger picture with how this can be applied and studied for many genetic disorders for which we have no cure. This is yet another example for why it is important to promote and fund research on rare conditions that would otherwise be abandoned due to lack of marketability and profitability.


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Press Release: Cloud Services Measurement Consortium Gains Critical Membership
Outstanding Research, Academic, Government, and Industry Leadership Support Efforts To Develop Standardized Cloud Services Metrics
Contact: Chriss Swaney / 412-268-5776 / firstname.lastname@example.com
PITTSBURGH—Carnegie Mellon University today announced that 10 new members have joined the Cloud Services Measurement Initiative Consortium (CSMIC) developed to address the need for industry-wide, globally accepted measures for calculating the benefits and risks of cloud-computing services.
"We are developing a set of business-centric measures, mixing quantitative and qualitative data that will provide senior management responsible for making decisions about moving to the cloud with a standardized method for comparing cloud services from internal to external providers," said Jane Siegel CSMIC co-director and senior scientist at Carnegie Mellon Silicon Valley.
The CSMIC was first unveiled in May 2010 with founding members CA Technologies, a New York-based software company, and Carnegie Mellon Silicon Valley. New members include: Accenture, Cask LLC, City University London, Data Security Council of India (DSCI), International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), Mycroft, State of Colorado's Office of CIO, Stony Brook University, N.Y., TM Forum, and the University of Melbourne in Australia.
Carnegie Mellon researchers said the drive to develop the consortium was prompted by a desire to help develop industry standards for measurement of services, and a tradition of tapping the university's global, entrepreneurial drive for innovative and multidisciplinary problem-solving skills to tackle industry challenges.
"Over the past several months, we have made significant strides in working on a standardized method for comparing cloud services, and we're pleased to have leaders across academia, government and industry join us in this effort," said Jeff Perdue, CSMIC co-director and senior scientist at Carnegie Mellon Silicon Valley.
The major product of the consortium's efforts is the Service Measurement Index (SMI), a set of business-relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) that provide a standardized method for measuring and comparing a business service. From procurement and ongoing service levels, to business viability and security, the SMI framework will provide a holistic view into the entire customer experience for cloud service providers in these primary areas: Accountability, Agility, Assurance of Service, Cost, Security and Privacy, and Usability (functionality and performance).
"Today, there is no single unbiased source that helps users understand and measure the experience organizations are having with cloud computing," said Martin Griss, associate dean and director of Carnegie Mellon's Silicon Valley campus.
Large organizations, both industry and government, with interest in supporting and getting involved in the consortium's efforts should contact the CSMIC directors at email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com
For more information about the consortium, see http://cloudcommons.com/web/smi/home.


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- DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosres.2008.02.007, ISSN: 0169-8095, URL: http://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC41703, URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016980950800029X, JRC nr: JRC41703
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Characterizations of urban and regional sources of particulate matter (PM) were performed in the Milan area (North of Italy) during Fohn and stagnant (non-Fohn) conditions. The measurements were performed at two different places: in an urban area North of Milan (Bresso) and in a regional area at the EMEP-GAW station in Ispra (about 65 km NW from Milan) during the winter periods of the years 2002-2007. Particle size distributions and chemical bulk analysis of aerosols is combined with single particle mass spectrometry to obtain information about the chemical content of the particles and their mixing state. Fohn conditions are characterized by extremely clean background air from which background aerosol is scavenged, and consequently local sources determine the aerosol properties.
It was observed that during Fohn events the accumulation mode in the size range 50 nm < d < 300 nm practically disappears and that the size fraction below 50 nm dominates the total number distribution. The significant change in the number size distribution and the large decrease in PM10 mass during Fohn events are accompanied by a significant change in the chemical composition of the particles. Results from bulk chemical analysis showed high amounts of carbonaceous compounds and very low concentrations of ammonium nitrate (as indicator for secondary chemistry) during Fohn episodes, opposite during stagnant conditions secondary components are dominating the aerosol composition. Single particle measurements confirm the high contribution of carbonaceous compounds in locally emitted particles.
It was concluded that particles that originated in the urban area come mainly from combustion processes, especially direct traffic emissions, domestic heating and industrial activities, whereas the regionally emitted particles are different with much less traffic contribution.
We estimate that under prevailing (non-Fohn) winter conditions, about 50-65 % of the aerosol mass load in the city of Milan are caused by local emissions, and about 35-50 % come from regional background. This finding suggests that in order to improve air quality in a big city like Milan, it is important to combine local traffic restriction interventions with other long-term regional scale air-quality-measures.
VAN DINGENEN Rita, GRUENING Carsten, PUTAUD Jean-Philippe, CAVALLI Fabrizia, CAVALLI Paolo, ERDMANN Nicole, DELL'ACQUA Alessandro, DOS SANTOS MARQUES Fernando, HJORTH Jens, RAES Frank, JENSEN Niels, MIRA-SALAMA D.
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Skated these despite feeling a little large. Skated amazingly until they packed out a little bit. With éS, I'm usually a 9.5, but I'm a 9 in these. Recently, I've just been buying everything a half size down and putting them in the oven on low heat, then walking around the house in em to pack out for a couple days before skating. Seems be be a good hack so far.
Perfect fit, feels already broken in which is friggin amazing. The Quattro sole adds some extra comfort and the suede is all around fantastic. Great shoes.
Literally the flyest shoes ever. The suede is so supple and they're stupid comfy. Beyond all that, these shoes will straight get you laid by the girl of your dreams. They even skate pretty good.
Extreamly comfortable shoe, seems amd feels rather durable as well although only been skating them for a week. They break in easily and fit true to size I'd say better then the othe swift shoe no heel.bruise whatsoever. Only could recommend!!


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The channel was originally known as The N from April 1, 2002 (when it originally launched as a program block on Noggin) to September 28, 2009. TeenNick's name was taken from the former "TEENick" program block, which aired on parent channel Nickelodeon from 2001 to 2009.
As of February 2015, TeenNick is available to approximately 72.3 million pay television households (62.1% of households with television) in the United States.


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Peak District
There are so many exciting activities that you can take part in whilst you are on holiday in the Derbyshire Peak District.
There are a number of adventure sports to enjoy in the Peak District such as climbing, caving and abseiling as well as activities such as quad biking, clay shooting or watersports.
We also offer a range of sporting activities onsite for you to enjoy with friends and family.
Get the adrenaline pumping with one of these fantastic activities!
Adventure Sports
Enjoy rock climbing, abseiling, caving or team building. Providers include Acclimbatize, Dolomite Training, Truth & Trust Adventures and Peaks and Paddles.
Clay Shooting
Clay Shooting is a great activity for groups. The local shooting ground in Tansley is owned by GBR coach Joe Neville and offers individual and group lessons. Tel: 01629 582859
Deception Rooms
Located in the centre of Matlock, the Deception Rooms are great fun for groups of friends. Your team will be required to problem solve and work together to see if you can escape before your time runs out.
Go Active
Onsite we can tailor make a range of activities for your groups including Archery, Crossbow and Bodyzorbing. Find out more about Go Active.
Go Ape!
Go Ape is the UK's number one forest adventure where you will fly down zip-wires, leap off Tarzan swings and tackle daring high rise crossings. Located at Buxton. Ask at Reception about our special offer discount code.
Press Manor Fisheries are local to the park and provide a peaceful and relaxing setting from which to enjoy a day out fishing.
We have several golf courses and driving ranges nearby including Matlock, Stanage and Chesterfield. Ask at reception for our special Green Fee offers.
Quad Biking & Paintballing
Wild Park Derbyshire in Brailsford near Ashbourne offers a range of group activities including Paint Balling, Quad Biking, Archery, Laser Tag and Rifle Shooting.
Water Sports
Enjoy canoeing, kayaking or tubing along the River and canals in Matlock or sailing at Carsington Reservoir. Providers include Peaks & Paddles and Rapid Horizons


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By Dianne Ryder
DLA Public Affairs
The Defense Department's designation of the Procurement Technical Assistance Program as critical essential infrastructure March 20 proved the program's vital role in ensuring small businesses could continue meeting routine contract requirements and provide critical supplies needed for the coronavirus pandemic.
Managed by the Defense Logistics Agency's Office of Small Business Programs, PTAP has over 300 centers in Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and in 48 states that provide contracting-related assistance to businesses, helping them navigate the government procurement process.
Many small business owners are eager to contribute to the pandemic response and want to know how they can sell personal protective equipment like masks, gowns and gloves to state and federal governments, said PTAP Manager Sherry Savage. PTACs serve a critical role in helping small businesses connect with DLA and other government agencies during routine operations and the pandemic, she continued.
Services range from the identification of contracting opportunities and guidance on the bidding process to detailed instruction on registering in federal procurement systems such as the System for Award Management and DLA's Internet Bid Board System. Counselors also help small-business owners apply for socio-economic programs and certifications.
"If the businesses don't have any help from the PTACs, the bidders can't bid on our contracts, DLA can't issue an award, and we can't serve the warfighters," she said.
Small business owners, particularly those in the service industry, are looking for more opportunities than ever to work with the federal sector in hopes of staying viable during the pandemic, Savage added.
"A hotel chain would rather do all its business in the commercial market because it's much less cumbersome, but now nobody's going to hotels," she said.
To draw small businesses toward specific DOD contract opportunities, Savage's team shares information with the PTACs and their clients along with the offer to help them find more information or assist in submitting an offer.
PTAC counselors can help small business owners understand how the Defense Production Act applies to them, Savage said. The federal law was enacted in 1950 in response to the Korean War to ensure the nation had enough wartime supplies.
DLA's whole-of-government mission is another area where PTACs can assist small business owners.
"Whether it's natural disasters or something like the coronavirus, the Federal Emergency Management Agency jumps into action and saves millions of people. If you want to contract with FEMA, you have to register in the FEMA Disaster Response Registry," she said, adding that PTACs can walk business owners through registration.
Savage said the pandemic has shifted her role from routine administrative oversight of her employees and the awards they issue to constant communication with the PTACs, the Small Business Administration and agencies that want to leverage the PTACs. She's also participating in more webinars and helping PTACs decipher shifts in rules and regulations.
"With any change, there are 91 PTACs and 91 opportunities to interpret something differently," she said.
The program also helps businesses find and train subcontractors, but during a time of increasing social distancing, most in-person consultation and instruction are now being done via video and phone conferences.
"That's freed up time in their schedule to counsel even more people because they're not planning for in-person events anymore or having to travel to counsel the clients," she said. "They're able to keep up with the demand, but it does reflect a change."
Savage thinks some of the current communication methods will continue after the pandemic ends. Resources that were used for travel could be used to establish more PTACs, she said.
"It's been seamless and surprisingly easy to transition the PTACs to 100% remote work. I think it's just like how DLA transitioned to telework," she continued. "We were prepared and there was little to no lost time."
The PTAP was authorized by Congress in 1985 to help expand the number of businesses participating in government contracts. DLA administers the program in cooperation with states and local governments, Native American tribes, nonprofit organizations, and colleges and universities. In fiscal 2019, PTACs provided 169,000 hours of one-on-one counseling and assisted 54,000 businesses.


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Discreet Power - How the World Economic Forum Shapes Market Agendas
In the book "Discreet Power - How the World Economic Forum shapes market agendas" Christina Garsten and Adrienne Sörbom examines how the World Economic Forum wields its influence.
About the book from the publisher's website:
In Discreet Power, Christina Garsten and Adrienne Sörbom undertake an ethnographic study of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Granted access to one of the primary agenda-setting organizations of our day, they draw on interviews and participant observation to examine how the WEF wields its influence. They situate the WEF within an emerging system of "discretionary governance," in which organizations craft ideas and whisper them into the ears of formal authorities in order to garner significant sway. Yet, in spite of its image as a powerful, exclusive brain trust, the WEF has no formal mandate to implement its positions. It must convince others to advance chosen causes and implement suggestions, rendering its position quite fragile.
Garsten and Sörbom argue that the WEF must be viewed relationally as a brokering organization that lives between the market and political spheres – and that extends its reach through associated individuals and groups. They place the WEF in the context of a broader shift, arguing that networks across business, politics, and civil society organizations are becoming increasingly powerful agents in our global relations.
Discreet Power will be available in July.
Learn more about the book and how to pre-order it.
Learn more about Christina Garsten's and Adrienne Sörbom's research.
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Why I Fear a One-Party State
it's not obvious that Republicans actually offer more free-market politics than Democrats do.
Probably true, but beside the point. I am not upset with political trends because I want Republicans to win. I am upset because I foresee a one-party state. Even if neither party is particularly libertarian, gridlock and competitive checks and balances are better for libertarians. Moreover, a one-party state is corrupt and backward relative to what we are used to. Again, I just come from reading North, Wallis, and Weingast, and a major characteristic of a "natural" state is that every economic organization must necessarily be a political organization. What we are seeing now, with government threatening private business executives while rewarding lobbyists with "stimulus" (see Russ Roberts, for example), is "natural state" behavior.
I don't care whether or not Hispanics support a welfare state. The welfare state is not the issue. The one-party state is the issue. And ethnic bloc voting (which we have always had in the country, I will freely admit) is, given the current demographics, giving us a one-party state.
Ethnic bloc voting means that voters will not defect. On top of that, the huge step increase in government involvement is going to enhance the strength of the party in power, which for now is the Democrats.
As for various commenters who assure me that there is some natural tendency for a second party to be competitive, allow me introduce to you to Montgomery County, Maryland, as well as to many large American cities. In fact, it is quite easy for a one-party government to emerge when there are ethnic blocs and a large public sector relative to the private sector.
I do not think that this is a case of my being ignorant of history or wildly speculative. I saw this scenario playing out way back in September, when I tried (unsuccessfully) to convince a Republican Congressperson to vote against what we now call TARP. I said that this would be exactly what the Democrats needed–much greater government control over the financial system and big business in general. From now on, every Fortune 500 company has to align itself with the party in power.
As hard as it is for the Gary Gortons of the world to admit it, the financial system of five years ago is gone forever. Similarly, as hard as it is for many people to admit it, the political equilibrium of competitive balance is gone for the next decade.
For now, the only two elements of the political system are Progressive Corporatism and The Resistance. And the latter does not amount to much yet.


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Name of the Peak: Losar, Height: 6040m,
Area: Spiti valley Dist: Kullu & Manali, State : HP, Country: India
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Team: Rajan Rikame (Leader), Bholaram Thakur (Deputy), Kaivalya Varma,
Ravi Bangera, Prashant Sawant, Suhas Shirke, Amit Patil
Agency: Shikhar Par,
Guide : Mahendra, Pyarelal, Cook: Tejram
Duration: 20 th July 2012 to 9th August 2012
Sponser : Bhramanti Mountaineers , Mumbai
expedition was witnessed with a mountaineering gap of 4 years from
my last expedition Nya Kangri in July 2008 but for Bhramanti it was
after 2 years of gap. Preparation started around six months prior the actual date.
The expedition proposal & team selection (total 8 members) was
initiated by Kaivalya and finally officially supported by me and the
club based on their regular trekking/climbing practice since past one
year. Two members backed off due to personal reasons. Hence the number
reduced to six. The expedition meeting location was our usual
destination (Milind's garage office).The expedition gear packing
location was decided as Kaivalya's home where major equipment was
already stored. Though I missed all home made dinner while late hour
packing at his place, but thanks to his mom for the food during that
Ravi & Mukesh took the major initial task of registering the club
with IMF while Milind (Bhramanti Treasurer & founder member) took
charge of official audit formalities for the IMF registration. This was
must do task since the team had decided to go as IMF approved
expedition 1st time ever under 10-year history of Bhramanti. Prashant
& Suhas took charge of coordinating with agency for all support
work to help us out in the expedition. Amit helped Kaivalya & Ravi
for preparing/collecting list of necessary common technical gear
requirement and food planning. Suhas was given additional
responsibility of photography since he was trained in it. And I was
helping everyone to purchase their personal gears from all online
sources in US. Thanks to my office (The Northern Trust,
Chicago) for granting me to one month vacation. We ordered three
custom-made tents for this expedition purchased by
Milind/Kishore/myself. Thanks to Kishore and Milind for this
generosity. Thanks to Bhushan (Allied-Petzl) for lending some of the
technical gear and high altitude clothing on time.
We traveled on 20th July from Borivali(Mumbai) to
Chandhigadh by train and further by road to Manali by private vehicle.
It was one of the exciting journey for me in terms of knowing all the
members on the go and was delighted to see the enthusiasm of the team.
We spent 2 days in Manali for acclimatization and the grocery purchase.
Also completed the so called official formalities reporting the
institute and police head quarter about our expedition plan. Little sad
since unable to get a single apple from the apple farm where our stay
was since it was little early. It was nice weather and we walked in the
surrounding areas within lush green Solang valley in an attempt to get
acclimatized all 2 days during our stay.
We left Manali on 24th July via Rohatang/Chhatru/Kunzum
route to Losar (4000m), a 6 hrs drive through rough road holding the
sidebar of the 4 wheel drive vehicle and breath while eyes were
witnessing the Nature with those commanding mountains, river (Spiti),
water falls and the CB (Chandra Bhaga) range of mountains. After
looking at every snow cladded mountains, as a natural instinct most of
us must had some thought of probable climbing route or atleast tried to
find a probable climbing route. Kunzum la or the Kunzum Pass (altitude 4,551 m;
14,931 ft) is the entrance pass to the Spiti Valley from Lahaul. It is
21 km from Chandra Tal. This district is connected to Manali through
the Rohtang Pass. To the south, Spiti ends 24 km from Tabo
We had route information of Losar
Valley from earlier 1994 expedition of Climber's Club, but over the
period of time, the road ahead from Losar to Camp-1 was wiped off due
to rain, snow and landslide. So we had to make route using Ice Axe and
other available equipments.
We spent days 2 in Losar camp for acclimatization at this height while
our support staff tried to open the washed out route. They did a half
way load ferry the 2nd day. Day 3 (26-Jul) we trekked for 6 hrs to
reach Base Camp at 4500m height with our personal gear while the
porters ferried the additional luggage. In mountaineering term these
ports are called Low Altitude Porters (LAP). We hired them for 3 days
and 10 in numbers. Now we had 6 members support team with us till we
Spent 2 days in BC. Same way the
support team spent 2 days to open the entire route to Advance Base Camp
(ABC). This was more difficult than Losar to BC. Day 6 (29-Jul) we
ferried our personal gear to ABC which is at 5000m height. We found lot
of fossile marks hardcoded on the rocks between BC to ABC approach. We
had our tent pitched on the slope. We tried flattening the ground by
arranging rocks to provide a flat base for the tent. It took 2 hrs and
finally the surface was little better and comfortable, worth the
effort. Our expedition treasurer Ravi was showing some altitude signals
all the time while ascent and it was not getting better as we moved
higher. Hence next day Ravi had to be sent back to BC due to altitude
sickness while Prashant agreed to accompany and take care of him at BC
along with 2 support staff (Aakash, Viru). As per natural habitat is
concern we saw once Ibex (mountain goat) on the scree and many times
brown coloured rats (without tail) near our kitchen area.
We moved
further to Camp 1 (5000m) with just 2 tents, one for 4 members
(Amit, Suhas, Kaivalya and Myself) and other one for 4 support members
(Bholaram, Pyarelal, Tejram, Mahendra) on 30th Jul by climbing 4 hrs
above ABC towards east. The further route was opened by support team
(Pyarelal and Mahendra) untill 5600m. The last 440m height gain was
supposed to be from left ridge of east face. The slope ridge was
supposed to be mixed route of rock and snow/ice as per our information
. In reality the ridge was entirely covered with hard ice with gradient
65 to 70 degree. 31st July we were supposed to attempt the east face as
much as we can starting at 1am. But till 2am the entire valley was
covered with clouds hence cancelled the attempt that day. Mahendra had
been asked to return with additional high altitude food from BC, hence
he left at 6am. Morning 9am Pyarelal and Tejram went further to rekie
the summit route ahead of last point they reached. During that time
Myself, Amit, Suhas followed untill 5200m height towards east face
while Bholaram and Kaivalya rested at Camp-1. This time Pyarelal and
Tejram came up with broken heart mentioning not worth attempting since
no route exists except lot of artificial climb. Mahendra returned back
in the afternoon with bag of extra food. Evening Bholaram decided to
return back next day to BC since he got hit by altitude sickness from
past few days.
We were mentally unprepared of
the east face ice climbing challenge which has 3 crevises due to mainly
time and equipment. Hence we( Pyarelal and Mahendra) explored the east
face route which is from rocky steep terrain and after considerable
thought based our their views decided to attempt the west face route.
While Support team went on rekie the west face route on 3rd day (1st
Aug) of camp 1, we practiced height gain of 200m on the new route
following the glacier and lateral morraine from Camp1. That day was
worst for Amit and he was showing rapid altitude sickness syndromes. We
decided to sent him back with Suhas leaving only two of us to move
further. But later Kaivalya suggested to accompany them in case Amit
had to be evacuated to BC the same night. At 6:30pm of they left Camp1
along with 1 support team. They were supposed to continue with me for
summit attempt. That evening I got SOS signal from someone (it was
Kaivalya, later identified on Walkie Talkie) from lower height while I
was watching them descending. Immediately I told the 2 support members
to go down to help them or check what was going on. Amit's condition
was worsening hence it was signaled. Our support members returned after
confirming everything was ok. Still we were alert in case required the
2 were ready to go down to ABC in the night to help Amit descend
further down to BC immediately. Later after Kaivalya's confirmation
that everything was fine. Hence we (Pyarelal, Mahindra and myself)
rested same night. We had planned to attempt the summit next day 2nd
August at 2am from west face.
2nd August we (Mahendra, Pyarelal, Rajan) started the approach at 3am.
It was dark and covered with low clouds with not much movement. Still
we moved 1 hr from C1 towards summit attempt gained 200m but no
improvement in weather hence returned back to C1. Had a thought of
going down to other proposed peak Lagbhor Che and Tarimo base but that
too was all together new venture starting from scratch. Hence along
with HAP and Guide and BC team (Kaivalya, Bhola on walki talki) we
decided to attempt one more time the same route of Losar. As I was
alone at Camp 1 tent, the breaking of glacier sound was bit scary since
we camped on glacier and it was more during the day time.
3rd August 2012 started at 3am with only climbing member 'Rajan Rikame'
and 2 Support Team members (Mahendra and Pyarelal).
Weather was clear till 8am. We climbed 3 rock patches one with water
ways. After 8am weather started controling our movments, it was
worsened with rain and later snow fall. We reached 5735m on the left
shoulder of the peak at 9:00am. We waited for 20 minute hoping for
clear weather. Meanwhile took all sourrounding pictures as much as I
can saving my lens from snow. Also took the photos including my company
(The northern Trust) banner. Finally we decided to
return back due to bad weather. At 1:00pm we reached Camp1.
day we returned to BC. While the BC support team
did one load ferry the same afternoon. Next day they return back to BC
remaining load from BC to the road ahead (Losar bridge) on 5th of Aug.
We celebrated our attempt at Manali (Bhola's house) on 6th Aug. On the
7th we cleared all formalities with the agency, sorted all luggage and
got ready for transportation. On 8th evening we travelled from Manali
to Delhi. I parted the team at Delhi since had a scheduled flight to
Mumbai while rest of the them travelled by train on 10th afternoon.
We recollected all our effort and best moments during the expedition in
brief to mark an end as "we do mountaineering to enjoy the adventure in
the mountains & if one summits then it is a bonus". This will
provide a hope for our future new team for a good summit achievement.
to all members for safe and sound return, and reaching
ABC-5000m (Ravi, Prashant), Camp1-5200m (Amit, Suhas, Kaivalya) and
maximum height gain(5740m) by Rajan.
Special Thanks to Kaivalya for the tremendous work before expedition.
Thanks to Milind/Kishore/Ravi/Mukesh help for the club registration
with IMF. Thanks to Prashant/Suhas for coordination with Bholaram.
Thanks to Bholaram and specially Mahendra and Pyarelal for major route
opening. Thanks to Bhushan (Allied Petzl) for providing the technical
gear and clothing support. Thanks to Gita Samant and team providing
useful information about 1994 expedition by way of slide show. And
finally thanks to Bhramanti Mountaineers and core team without whom we
could not have done anything.
Written by: Rajan Rikame


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