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Can we please get some valid information about Iconpackackager for Windows 10.
-Will there be an update ?
(If this has been answered somewhere else I haven't seen it)
There's no information about an update for IP for Windows 10 right now.
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Another one bites the dust...
May one ask why there isn't an effort to make this popular program work for Windows 10 ?
It was never even certified for Windows 8 Andy.
It works fine on both my Win 8 machines but from what I understand if I try to uninstall it itll screw everything up.
A very sad state of affairs. Another disappointment. Another mystery not to be answered.
It should never have been certified with anything at all!
Issue reported LONG ago and ignored.
I am sure that Island Dog, Neil Banfield and others concerned read this post and they're not going to bother to get further into this as long as there is nothing to report, however theyre'not stupid, Of course they talk about this amongst themselves and hopefully we will have something popping up in the forums futurewise if there is enough interest and if it is viable to produce such an extensive update.
-Don't lose faith in Stardock !
This really illustrates the concept of "code rot"... as OS software and machine hardware advance (and they're both doing that quickly) programs seem to 'slow down' and cause more and more problems.
The solution up until now has been to have more and more coders working at keeping programs 'current' and as functional as the OS allows. Small companies find that very hard to do as they have to remain profitable in order to just that.
Now, MIT and Adobe (think - Photoshop the industry gold standard legacy program) are working together to create a new concept..."Helium" which is "self healing/self optimizing" software...nice for the future, but this is here and now.
Back to the real world: Stardock created many apps to address the demand for customization. That demand has fallen off, while paradoxically W10 is far uglier than the usual OS, and to make it more secure, more portions are "hard coded" and not 'accessible' to modification. To find 'work arounds' and 'fix' the software to work with the new OS and new chip architectures, takes time. Had IP been 'fixed' for W7, it wouldn't carry over to W10 (which will continue to be W10, but be periodically updated and 'evolve').
So, to 'fix everything' at this point would require man hours which have to be covered/paid somehow...the gaming side of SD...which also requires manpower/devs/artists/QA, and coordination of all this determines priorities...because customization is declining, the site and software priorities are coming secondary to the gaming side, which more and more supports us.
This is the reality. None of us loves this reality, but there it is. Forbearance and patience are a plus, because really, nothing else will help.
to be honest, whats the point of using windowblinds if you cant use iconpackager or cursor fx with it? i dont want a sweet looking skin but be forced to use lame windows default icons and cursors lol, i havent even upgraded yet to windows 10, and i wont until all the stardock products are compatible fully, not beta i just hope that doesnt take 2 years......
For what it's worth CursorFX is listed as Win10 compatible, I'm using it on Win10 and it seems fine.
As for Windowblinds without iconpackager, well, go without Windowblinds for a couple of weeks and then see how you feel about it
Yup, my sentiment exactly! Even if the spy capabilities of Win 10 could be 100% disabled, it has the ugliest UI of any MS operating system and will not go on any of my machines in its current state.
I have to agree with B3y0ndRe4lity, there is no point in dressing up the UI with WindowBlinds if you're stuck with butt ugly default Windows icons... it entirely defeats the purpose, and thus a waste of time IMO. So, until this situation is resolved, and I'm satisfied that the OS can't phone home with MY personal data, there is no way on Earth I'd install Win 10 on a rig of mine.... and if the 'free' period runs out prior to this, and Win 8.1 is no longer supported/viable, then I switch to a version of Linux as my primary OS. I've been trying out Robolinux, Mint and Ubuntu with some pleasing results and will decide on one when the time comes.
Isn't the issue the same as on Windows8- Iconhandler entry?Or did the issue evolve even further with new folder locations and such? I still have high hopes that Iconpackager will return, because it is one of the applications that had the most impact back in the day for wincustomize.Just remember those GUI Championship back then full of amazing sets- that was the time where skinning came together from all over the globe.By taking that section away skinning in that matter slowed down.The revival "could" have an impact on sales of OD aswell. Just saying, even though its not my decision to make.
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History has proven, in my little corner of the universe, that if I take the "AllOrNuthin'" approach I have an annoying tendency to end up with "OrNuthin'" Individual results may of course vary
In my case, the "or Nuthin" is a good thing, as far as Win 10 goes. I am quite happy with Win 8.1 and see no reason to downgrade. Besides, I have all my Stardock apps working on Win 8, including IconPackager, so there is no incentive to move to 10. I see that as a downgrade, and particularly so if I can't customise the entire desktop and swap out the crappy default Windows icons for those of my own choosing.... it'd be like buying a pair of pants without the crotch, LOL.
Hm, what don't you understand? (not directed to anyone in particular)
READ what The Doc said, and the rest of the post for that matter -It makes perfect sense, and Doc didn't say that it won't come.
Um, what I do understand is that the Win 10 UI and icons are too fugly for any desktop of mine, so in the event that Iconpackager is not released prior to the ' get Win 10 free' period, I won't be downgrading to it. In other words, Win 10 has no allure for me as is, so Stardock needs to get IP out there for it in the next 7 and a bit months or I switch platforms to a Linux based OS and find ways to customise that instead.
Yes, I read it. However, if Iconpackager isn't compatible by the time Win 10 is no longer 'free', then I shall not bother. Simply put, there is no way I'd pay for Win 10, and given the lack of development/updates to IP over the last 3 - 4 years or more, I'm just not confident it'll be ready before MS' cut off date.
Apart from the fugly UI and icons, I also have privacy concerns. Sure, some of the 'phone home' stuff can be turned off via 3rd party apps, but not all and I'd still not be sure Win 10 is safe to use. No, I'd want the modified version the Chinese are demanding and MS is bowing down to... a version that's stripped of all that spy crap but in English.
Hopefully this explains my POV. Even IF Iconpackager is ready in time, I still have doubts regarding its installation and use.
IP, while a good program and great eye candy back in the XP days, fell far short with the transition to 64 bit and live folders. Such a pity.
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With the seventeen-save performance, Hutch's abysmal early-season numbers improved ever-so-slightly: Raising his save percentage to .838 and lowering his goals-against-average to 3.75. The P-Bruins' de facto starter entering the season has seen his grip on the role loosen… significantly.
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Protection of Economic Competition and Intellectual Property: Search for an Optimal Regulatory Model
|Protection of Economic Competition and Intellectual Property: Search for an Optimal Regulatory Model
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|Us, MV, Titko, IA
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|Nauka innov.
|Legal Protection of Intellectual Property
Introduction. Failure to comply with the rules of competition is often associated with breach of intellectual property rights of other parties or misuse of these rights by authorized entities themselves.
Problem Statement. The foregoing implies a whole set of problems related to ensuring the protection of economic competition and intellectual property rights, as well as to preventing the abuse of these rights, which often leads to restrictions of competition.
Purpose. To study regulations and legislative acts concerning the protection of economic competition and intellectual property both at the national and international levels, the interaction and coherence of competition law and regulations in the field of rights to intellectual labor results.
Materials and Methods. The research is based on the legislation of Ukraine and international legal acts, as well as the practice of the national courts of Ukraine, the Court of Justice of the European Union, and the administrative practice of the European Commission. The methodological framework of the research comprises the methods for historical, dialectical, systematic, and logical research, the formal legal method, and the method of comparative jurisprudence.
Results. The relationship between the competition law and the intellectual property law has been established, the consequences of the imbalance between them (creation of monopolies, fragmentation of the internal market, market stagnation) have been identified, ways to avoid these negative consequences have been suggested.
Conclusions. The regulations and laws in the field of protection of economic competition and the exercise of intellectual property rights should be based on a model according to which the competitive behavior implies the observance of intellectual property rights of other parties, with the behavior of right owners leading to neither any restriction of competition nor any breach of consumer rights.
|antimonopoly regulation, innovations, intellectual property, restriction of economic competition, results of intellectual labor, unfair competition
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2. Сarrier, M. (2003). Resolving the Patent-Antitrust Paradox Through Tripartite Innovation. Vanderbilt Law Review, 56, 1047–1111.
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In 2016, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2,700,000 people in the U.S. were administered soft tissue fillers, a 2 percent increase from the year before, and a 298 percent increase from the year 2000. Clearly, the growing number of available providers, lower costs and the less-invasive nature of these procedures obviously appeal to a country that is increasingly obsessed with youth and looking good.
I was one of those people...starting with Botox in my late 30's. My physical appearance had always been my identity and I spent most of my life and career in the beauty industry, first as a model, and later, in an aesthetic medical practice. In 2009, I was persuaded that as a preventative aging measure, to have permanent fillers injected in areas of my face. As a result, I experienced severe complications that led to extreme facial disfigurement and an unprecedented face transplant that saved my life. I recently shared my story on The Doctors, whose host Dr. Travis Stork, described my situation as the worst case of disfigurement caused by injectables he had ever seen. I am not sure how I survived the seven reconstructive facial surgeries I had to endure that were all with unknown risks including possible total facial paralysis and blindness. With all that said, I did go blind in one eye irreparably though I feel blessed that I still have use of one eye.
Sharing my personal experience has become my life's purpose with my hope to help bring awareness to how a simple filler can cause great damage if done incorrectly or administered by an untrained or uncertified provider. So for everyone who has had a procedure that resulted in complications as well as for those who are contemplating having a procedure, I am committed to make some commotion and stop the unethical and unsafe practice of aesthetic procedures being performed in the United States.
Complications that arise from the injections of fillers are more prevalent than most consumers realize. Buyers need to be aware of the possible risks. Some permanent fillers that are injected are not FDA approved and even FDA approved fillers being injected into areas that are not indicated by the manufacturer can result in permanent damage and even blindness. That is what happened in my case and was the initial cause of the complications that I experienced.
All aesthetic or cosmetic procedures carry a risk and these risks should be clearly explained in detail to you before you voluntarily seat yourself in any physician's chair or any other practitioner's chair, for that matter. There are hordes of people practicing illegally out of the back of salons or in homes having pumping parties! There are aestheticians and others calling themselves Aesthetic Medicine Practitioners practicing who are using medical grade and non FDA approved products with no doctor's oversight. There are even medical doctors who are practicing aesthetic medicine who are not qualified and don't have the supervised training or experience let alone the specialty credentials who are putting patients at risk for complications.
I learned this lesson the hard way and I actually lost the face that I was born with due to injections of dermal fillers. In all honesty, I really didn't need the procedure, but was persuaded to have fillers injected for loss of volume. I thought that I was in safe hands and that I was being injected with FDA approved fillers. It is hard to admit that I was wrong and I cannot turn back the hands of time, but I can alert the future generations of aesthetic procedure hopefuls to be cautious and aware of what is happening.
So to keep your face safe from possible complications, my advice is:
Do your due diligence—take the time to do your own research on the procedure, doctor and facility.
Don't try to save money by shopping for discounts or bargains. This is time to get the best money can buy!
Only go to a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist. Any medical doctor can legally perform a cosmetic surgery procedure for which they have inadequate or no training. Just because it is non-surgical doesn't mean is non-medical. Only a certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist can provide maximum safety and the best outcome no matter what the treatment.
Ask questions of the doctor, get references, and trust your instincts. If it doesn't feel right, walk away. When it comes to who you let enhance or alter your face, remember that you only have one!!
I am not advocating to discourage non-invasive aesthetic procedures; I do not judge anyone who feels the need for self enhancement. But I am committed, through the SAVING FACE INITIATIVE, to bring awareness to the safe practice of aesthetic medicine so that anyone going for a consultation about a possible facial procedure is a smart, educated consumer. If I can save one face from complications through sharing my experience, my mission will be accomplished!


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Chives are a commonly used household herb that often serve as a condiment for fish, potatoes and soups. They have a mild flavor and pungency that's subtler than garlic or onions.
Chives are rich in vitamins A and C, calcium and iron. Enjoy the delicate flavor of chives in the variety of recipes below.
Chicken and Chive Dumplings
1 pound head cabbage
1/2 pound chives
1 pound ground chicken, beef, or pork
1 tablespoon minced ginger root
1-1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 (12-ounce) package mandoo pi (dumpling wrapper)
Soy sauce
Ginger root slivers
Slice cabbage coarsely; add to blender by quarters. Add water to cover cabbage. Cover and blend on high for 2 seconds. Drain and repeat until all cabbage is shredded. Squeeze cabbage to remove moisture.
Blanch, rinse, and finely chop chives. Combine cabbage, chives, ground meat, minced ginger, salt, soy sauce and sesame oil; mix well.
Put 1 tablespoon of filling in center of each pi. Fold wrapper in half and seal edges.
Bring pot of water to a boil, add dumplings and cook 5 minutes. Rinse dumplings under cold water to prevent them from sticking together.
Serve with soy sauce, vinegar and ginger. Serves 4.
Approximate nutritional information, per serving: 350 calories, 10 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 80 mg cholesterol, greater than 1,100 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 26 g protein
Red Potato Salad with Sour Cream and Chives
6 large red potatoes
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
Pepper, to taste
Scrub and clean potatoes. If large, cut in halves or quarters.
Boil potatoes in their skins until fork-tender. Drain, dry and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
In large bowl, combine potatoes, sour cream, yogurt and chives; toss gently to coat. Add salt, and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until chilled. Serves 6.
Approximate nutritional information, per serving: 320 calories, 5 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 450 mg sodium, 60 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 5 g sugar, 8 g protein
Baked Stuffed Fish with Mushroom, Chives and Garlic
2- to 3-pound whole fish
1 teaspoon salt
4 large dried mushrooms, soaked
1/4 cup chopped chives
1 small clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease large baking pan. Clean fish; rub inside with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
Remove stems from mushrooms; thinly slice caps. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, chives and garlic.
In skillet, sauté mixture in 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil. Stuff fish; secure with skewers or string. Rub outside of fish with the sesame oil and wrap in cheesecloth.
Place on rack in prepared pan and cover with foil. Bake in oven for 20 minutes per pound or until done. Serve with Vinegar-Soy Sauce (see recipe below). Serves 4.
Approximate nutritional information, based on 3-pound whole mullet with Vinegar-Soy Sauce: 330 calories, 17 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 85 mg cholesterol, greater than 2,500 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 37 g protein
Vinegar-Soy Sauce
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted and ground sesame seeds
2 teaspoons minced green onions
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger root
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Makes about 1 cup.
Approximate nutritional information, per tablespoon: 10 calories, no fat, no saturated fat, no cholesterol, at least 500 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, no fiber, no sugar, 1 g protein
"The Electric Kitchen" is presented weekly by Hawaiian Electric Co. For more local-style recipes from HECO's extensive archives, visit the website www.heco.com.


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Punknews is excited to share the details of The Slow Death and The Brokedowns split on Red Scare. The six-song EP comes out digitally on October 29, 2013 and in-stores on November 5, 2013. A bonus for Fest 12 attendees: the label is trying to have these gems available for you early at the Red Scare table. And for Chicago fans, there will be a release party on November 18, 2013 at Township in Chicago, details for that can be found here..
The Slow Death / The Brokedowns Track Listing
The Brokedowns (Side A)
- No Mastura
- Hand Me Down Bones
- The Slow Witness
The Slow Death (Side B)
- By The Horns
- Pillbox
- Breakdown


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A local church is not a building, or a meeting on Sundays. In the Bible, God refers to those whom He's adopted into His family through faith in Jesus as "the Church." The Church is God's name for His collective people. And a local church is a local representation of God's people, gathering regularly together to worship God and to encourage each other in their relationship with Him through Jesus. We do this through our Sunday morning Gatherings, our missional communities that meet throughout the week, and through individual discipleship relationships.
Because church is not a building or merely a service on Sundays, you'll hear us refer to our Sunday morning meetings as "the Gathering". If you're not a follower of Jesus or if you're currently unconnected from a local church, we would love for you to join us at a Sunday morning Gathering!
We are currently gathering weekly at 10:00am at 28 Birge St., Brattleboro, VT 05301.
What to Expect
We gather on Sunday mornings at 10:00am. You can expect a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. People typically show up early to enjoy conversation over coffee.
There's no dress code; you'll find everything from jeans and a t-shirt to slacks and a button down. Come however you feel comfortable.
During the Gathering, we gather together to sing songs of worship to God for who He is and what He's done for us in Jesus, and we seek to hear from God through teaching from the Bible.
We have developmentally appropriate care and learning opportunities for kids, infants through 5th grade.
You'll see a lot of people using their talents to make our Sunday morning Gatherings run smoothly and to provide a welcoming atmosphere for all kinds of people. If you're interested in finding out more about serving with us on Sunday mornings, please contact us (Subject: Serve Opportunities).


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We don't build houses . . .
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We have been building homes for over twenty years and have a long list of happy clients. We continue to prosper with a strong reputation based on quality and client experience. We have been serving the diverse communities of London and area. Our clients expect a high standard of construction quality and rely on personalized service to meet their expectations.
When you build with us you can expect
Our Custom Homes
You can choose one of our floor plans as a starting point or work with our team to design your home from scratch.
The Westmont
This four-bedroom home offers over 2,500 square feet of elegant space. The main floor offers a traditional design with a dining area and study. The back of the house hosts large windows, family room with fireplace, open kitchen and eating area.Interested? Click here for more details.
The Richardson
An ideal family home with a beautiful open kitchen and dining area. The family room offers a cozy fireplace and extends from the kitchen but offers some separation of space. The four bedrooms upstairs are all wonderfully sized and optimize the sunlight.Interested? Click here for more details.
The Oxford
This ranch style home is open and bright with amazing curb appeal. Upon entering the foyer you will feel a sense of space with raised ceilings and views straight through to the grand living room. The kitchen is thoughtfully planned and perfect entertaining space. The master suite is luxurious and there are an additional bedroom and home office.Interested? Click here for more details.
The Monarch
This is a popular floorplan when looking to downsize with over 1,500 square feet on one level it maximizes living space. Features include a grand master suite and a home office that can easily be changed to a second bedroom.Interested? Click here for more details.
The Monarch II
A twist on our popular Monarch floor plan offering extra square footage and a second bedroom in addition to the home office. This ranch style home offers privacy and separation of the bedrooms from the main living area. The great room living area is spacious with a feature fireplace.Interested? Click here for more details.
The Mill
This three-bedroom home offers a floorplan designed for family living. The mudroom with laundry is ideally located adjacent to the kitchen. The floorplan has the option to add 2 storey open vaulted ceiling above the great room. Their is additional storage in the garage for a busy family.Interested? Click here for more details.
The Dorchester
A rare three-bedroom rancher this home with over 1,700 square feet doesn't compromise on space. It is an open floorplan with an easy floorplan and extra touches like a walk-in kitchen pantry. In the mudroom, there is a walk-in closet for all of your outdoor gear.Interested? Click here for more details.
The Carolina
The largest of our ranch style homes with over 2,000 square feet of space. This elegant home has a unique floorplan with the master bedroom has its own unique space, separated from the second bedroom and home office. The main living area has a dining room and a beautiful great room just off the chef's kitchen.Interested? Click here for more details.
The Adelaide
Over 2,600 square feet of beautiful family living. This four-bedroom home is grand on every level with beautiful open space and an incredible kitchen. The kitchen is truly the focal point of the home with a central island and plenty of counter space for cooking, baking and entertaining.Interested? Click here for more details.
Foxborough Place
This is our classic design and a family favourite. The main floor has a popular u-shaped kitchen with a large central island that opens to the dining and great room. There is a walkthrough pantry from the kitchen to a formal dining area at the front of the home. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and dual sinks in the main bath.Interested? Click here for more details.
One of Our Current Projects
We are excited to be a part of the Boardwalk at Millpond development in Dorchester, Ontario. This development is the first of its kind in Dorchester in over twenty years. We have a mix of both ranch and two-storey style homes available.


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Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT)
Improving Outcomes Through Comprehensive, Compassionate Care and Research
Inside the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program: Meet Dr. Abu-Arja
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Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT)
At Nationwide Children's, The Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) team never stops searching for the best outcome with the least impact. You and your child will not be alone as we develop the best treatment plan for your child.
All BMT patients are offered participation in clinical trials, and we collaborate closely with Oncology and Hematology so you can be assured that your child's care is informed by experts in each area.
We perform stem cell transplantation from all cell sources including:
- Autologous
- Sibling Allogeneic
- Matched Unrelated
- Cord Blood -Matched Related and Unrelated
- Haplo Related
The Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program at Nationwide Children's Hospital is a National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Transplant Center and is accredited by the Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT).
Our Team
Our BMT team is working hard to discover new ways to fight cancer and other diseases in some of our sickest kids. We are using the latest in cell-based immunotherapies to leverage and bolster the body's natural ability to fight cancer. The team comes to work every day with the hopes of helping our families through some of the most difficult moments they may ever have.
Rolla F. Abu-Arja
Rolla Abu-Arja, MD serves as BMT Section and Clinical Director of the Blood and Marrow Transplant program. Dr. Rolla is a nationally known expert in malignant and non-malignant blood and bone marrow transplant and providing care for patients around the world.
Our Clinics
Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic
The Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Clinic provides care to patients and families before and after transplant.
Psychosocial Services
As an integral part of the care team, the Psychosocial Services Program is one of the most comprehensive in the country. We ensure patients and their families have every resource needed socially, emotionally and psychologically.
Support Services
- AYA Oncology Program
- Genetic Counseling and Testing
- Fertility preservation
- Nutrition
- Physical therapy
- Psychology/psychiatry
- Palliative care
- Radiation oncology
- Pain management
Clinical Trials
Learn more about current Blood and Marrow Transplant clinical trials at Nationwide Children's.
Resources for Families
Your Child Needs a Bone Marrow Transplant: What's Next?
Children requiring a bone marrow transplant are referred to a pediatric transplant center. Such centers have experience performing transplants and caring for children, adolescents and young adults after they receive a bone marrow transplant.
Is My Child at Risk for Infection After a Bone Marrow Transplant?
A bone marrow transplant involves taking those stem cells from a donor and putting them into a patient. The patient usually has received chemotherapy or radiation before receiving the donor stem cells.
Mold in Children's Hospitals: What Parents Need to Know
For children with healthy immune systems, mold exposure from the environment is not dangerous. Some people who are sensitive to molds might develop allergy symptoms due to chronic exposure to high amounts of mold.
We're building the future of pediatric medicine. Join us.
The Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at Nationwide Children's Hospital offers a one-year BMT fellowship for qualified physicians who completed a basic 3-year program in pediatric hematology/oncology and who wish to pursue further training in pediatric blood and marrow transplantation.
Graduates will be competent in the use of transplantation and cellular therapy for the treatment of malignant or non-malignant diseases. Specifically, the program trains physicians in indications for transplant; pre-transplant patient evaluation; identification and selection of stem cell sources; use of donor registries; methodologies of HLA typing; marrow cryopreservation; management of ABO incompatible cell products; administration of high-dose chemotherapy; management of neutropenic fever; management of bacterial/viral/fungal diseases in immunocompromised patients, management of bleeding diathesis, diagnosis and management of regimen related toxicities, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease, late complications of marrow transplantation; terminal care; as well as training in documentation and reporting for patients being treated on investigational trials.
Trainees gain experience in bone marrow harvest; stem cell apheresis; stem cell product infusions; and advanced cell processing techniques. Trainees are also encouraged to participate in protocol design and development and complete a clinical research project related to transplantation during the course of their training.
Pediatric Blood Marrow Transplant and Cell Therapy Fellowship
The BMT/CT Fellowship is a one-year fellowship for qualified physicians who have completed a basic three-year program in pediatric hematology/oncology and wish to pursue further training in blood and marrow transplantation.
Inside BMT
Meet Our Team
Behind every patient is a compassionate team of doctors, nurses, researchers, therapists, social workers and support staff, all focused on providing individualized care and support.
BMT School Services
School is one of the most important aspects in the life of a child or adolescent. After a bone marrow transplant your child will not attend school until immune recovery.
BMT At A Glance
The goal of the BMT Program is to provide comprehensive, compassionate care while advancing the field of hematopoietic cell transplantation through research that makes a difference in a patient's life.
Well Connected: BMT at Nationwide Children's Hospital
As the pediatric affiliate of the NCI-designated OSUCCC-James, the BMT Program at Nationwide Children's is connected to one of the premier adult cancer institutions in the country, thus enabling an unrivaled continuum of care.
BMT Translational Research
By integrating care, research and collaboration at all levels, we are able to elevate the patient's opportunities for best outcomes and advance the field of BMT.
Immunotherapy is focused on harnessing and manipulating the natural ability of the immune system to fight cancers.
Host Defense Program
Our collaborative and comprehensive approach ensures that the unique needs of your patient will be reviewed and provided by fellowship-trained Host Defense Specialists, who are supported by an interdisciplinary team of experts in immunocompromised conditions.
Conditions We Treat
- Bone Marrow Failure
- Brain Tumors
- Genetic Disorders
- Hematologic Malignancies
- Hemoglobinopathy
- Immunodeficiencies and Histiocytic Diseases
- Rheumatologic Disorders
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Solid Tumors
Related Specialties
Blood and Marrow Transplantation News
More Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Cellular Therapy - Deconstructing a Bone Marrow Transplant to Cure Cancer
Over the past 40 years, carefully combining chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery has brought the overall cure rate for childhood cancer to nearly 80 percent. However, for many cancers, these conventional therapies have reached a plateau.
Immunodeficiency and Infection: Who Is at Risk?
Certain conditions may cause a child to become immunocompromised. Some children are born with abnormal immune systems and have genetic conditions called primary immunodeficiency disorders like chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) or severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID).
Stem Cell Transplant: Who Can Benefit and Who Can Be the Donor?
A stem cell transplant is a treatment that involves infusing hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem cells from a donor into a recipient. The collection of infused stem cells is called the stem cell "graft."


text: Spark, New Zealand's leading provider of digital services, recognised that a shift to a fully converged all-IP IMS network was an opportunity for a business-wide digital transformation that would make customers the heart of all conversations and thus help all of New Zealand win big in a digital world. Driven by this purpose, Spark partnered with Metaswitch to deliver the public switched telephone network (PSTN) replacement and introduced new digital services using Metaswitch Rhino (VoLTE) Telephone Application Server (TAS). This was executed with the introduction of Spark's company-wide Agile way of working, the adoption of new IT systems, and a move to a DevOps methodology.


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This saying may be familiar to many of you, but it reminds me a lot of what we will be facing on Saturday against Michigan…
To date, our wins have came against teams that haven't really had a pulse against us in Fordham, Buffalo, and Northwestern. That is not to discount those wins at all, we made them look remedial. But I am throwing a bit of caution before heading into the contest against Michigan. Everything is really easy for Frost and Lubick with play calling when our OL is moving people. Everything is really easy for our players when you are playing confused/inferior football players. So now all of a sudden that punt isn't quite as stressful. You don't have to hold or get a quick jump that possibly results in a false start, etc. All of the things that haunted us the previous 3 years and first 5 games of 2021 seemed to really fade away against Northwestern. It was easy.
The Northwestern game reminded me a bit of 2019 Maryland where we won 54-7. We only had one penalty in that game, and the Blackshirts accumulated 6 sacks against the Terrapins. It had a lot of the same feels as this win against Northwestern did, because that victory put us one shy of being bowl eligible heading into our final contest. In fact, a common theme for me is "guess which year this tweet was made". Here's one that I wouldn't be able to tell if it was after Maryland 2019 or Northwestern 2021 if not for stating the opponent.
Heading into Northwestern, the Cornhuskers were 3-10 against Power 5 competition since the 54 -7 wood shedding of Maryland that everyone "saw coming". The merry-go-round myself and other fans have done this year alone is crazy, let alone the past 3.5 years. In the spring we are told our OL depth is best it's ever been and we have 9 guys to choose from, our offense would be potent, and everything just "feels different". We get a massive humble pie sent our way starting 0-3 against our first 3 P5 opponents, our offense looks awful including our OL, and people start saying "i'm not falling for those lines ever again" and on down the list. Then Northwestern happens, and the merry-go-round circles back around to spring feelings of "I knew we were close, everything just had to click with a few changes" and it's almost like we are fooled again. Here's what i'm getting at: What we saw this past Saturday was what our coaches have seen every practice with our team going against our scout players, and it is why you saw such confidence and bravado from our staff when talking before basically every season or even some games we lost. Is it a false sense of being good after one game to an inferior opponent? Or did we finally figure things out?
So let's go back to the start of this preview and Mike Tyson. Good job beating up on Buffalo and the nerds from Evanston, but what is going to happen when we get punched in the mouth? Because it's coming. Michigan is undefeated, the #5 team in the country, and they think this is their year. Basically every game in this staffs tenure where we were punched in the mouth and shown some adversity, we have crumbled. We've destroyed teams like Maryland and Northwestern. Heck, even year 1 with "horrible Riley culture" we assaulted Minnesota, Illinois, and Bethune-Cookman. What are Lubick and Frost going to do when Michigan's defense isn't lost on every play like Northwestern was? How will our OL respond when the Wolverine front 7 aren't getting moved as easily?
According to 247sports, Michigan is ranked 15th in the country in college team talent. Oklahoma was 6th, Michigan State was 37th, and Illinois was 52nd. The teams we have beat were 45th (Northwestern), 122nd (Buffalo), and NR (Fordham since they aren't FBS). This will be a true test of if we have really turned the corner, or if last Saturday was more of the same. Beat up on poor teams/scout team, talk about how we've turned a corner and it's different now, then go out and lose. The time is now to pivot the ship.
New faces on offense:
Prochazka, Nouilli, and Yant all emerged against Northwestern on Saturday and it was a welcome surprise. We had to do something different because our offense before Saturday was actually the worst it has been this century in producing points. Yes, worse than 2009 where Bo just played ball control. My apologies for remaining skeptical, but for me I think if it would have been the first start for Benhart and Piper/Hixson/Bando you probably would have seen the same along the OL. Northwestern was just so lost it almost didn't matter how technique was or even if you got your block. People don't understand how hard it is to play as a true freshman along the lines in Power 5 football, yet somehow Prochazka had the best grade out of all OL that played against the Wildcats. I need to see that replicated. And again, would the new guys have had as much success against Sparty, the Sooners, or Illinois? I don't know. I will say, Prochazka is a true freshman, so literally every practice where he gets reps he will get better and better. I want to see it against a defense with a pulse.
With that said, I will buy stock in Yant. I said in my Northwestern preview that our offense needed to use this game to get some RB over 100 yards and take pressure off Martinez for running the football. Yant provided that all night. He showed a bit more elusiveness than a guy like Stepp, and he showed more power than Johnson. While I think Rahmir may be our go to guy against the Wolverines when things get going, tough not to like this:
Now let's get to the game, what do we expect from Michigan's defense?
Michigan is 5th in the country defensively in points per game with 12.8 given up, and they are 9th in the country for yards allowed sitting at 284.6 while running a 3-4 like what Nebraska runs. Nebraska's offense should literally just go up against our own defense to know what front they are going to be facing. For people who think that recruiting rankings matter, their DL according to rivals start a 5.8 four star, 5.9 four star, and 6.1 five star. In fact, their entire defense only has 3 starters on it that are lower than four stars according to Rivals.com, and that's one corner and 2 linebackers. However, all 3 of those players are 5.7, which is the highest rated 3 star you can be. With that said, there has been a bit of success on the ground against the Wolverines. A bit is the operative word, they are still sitting 27th in the country with only 114 rushing yards allowed per game.
Startlingly, mighty Wisconsin only had 43 yards rushing against Michigan and only had 5 first downs on the ground this past Saturday. Now with that said, I actually like Nebraska's rushing attack better with Martinez than I do the Badgers, but what I took from the game against Bucky is that Wisconsin's OL could not get any movement against Michigan. What will that mean for our young OL? With our running QB, movement isn't as paramount as it is for the Badgers. So that's why i'm predicting more success and closer to 100-150 yards rushing for us. But Wisconsin returned everyone but 1 player from their 2020 OL. Michigan returned 7 starters defensively. Yet Wisconsin could get nothing going on the ground which usually leads to blowouts like what happened up in Madison this past Saturday. What will we do when we need to run the ball, and will we be able to? I expect a lot of QB run this game… A LOT. I just don't see a day like what Yant had against Northwestern for our RBs. Martinez will shoulder a lot of the load. Rutgers actually had some success with their RBs against Michigan, I just see us doing a lot more of things like this:
But do we remember when we played Michigan State, and their DE/OLB was player of the week with something like 14 QB hurries. Michigan boasts a player just like him, who had similar success against Wisconsin, and will be going against true freshman tackle Prochazka or RS Freshman tackle Corcoran… is it cause for concern? And does Michigan think with that kind of mathcup they won't need to blitz as much and they can get home with just their edge guys?
Michigan is going to try and confuse our young OL putting a ton of guys at the line of scrimmage and not letting us know where they are blitzing from. And they have the players to get home unlike Northwestern, Buffalo, or Fordham:
Even though Mertz got this off, he threw it to where there were just as many Michigan guys as his players. I expect this cat and mouse game to really get interesting. If you remember in previous game previews, our best running play before Northwestern has been called pass plays where Martinez scrambles. Does that scare Michigan into spying us instead of blitzing? If so, I like that for us. But Prochazka and Corcoran are going to be tested at the offensive tackle spot. This is the best DL we will see to date:
In that video, both DEs basically get home. Wisconsin couldn't run so they were in passing downs nearly all game. If Nebraska can get 3 yards on first and second down, it will do wonders for not letting this ferocious pass rush pin their ears back. That will be the entire key.
Michigan knocked out Mertz for the game, and quite honestly if it was not for two fades that were completed at the end of the half for Wisconsin, the Badgers only touchdown would have been in garbage time of the 4th quarter. I am not sold on Wisconsin this year, and I think our offense is better, but I do believe this is one of the best defenses we will see all year. We need to have a great gameplan offensively, our OL needs to be buckled up, and Martinez needs to be on point. We will get some QB yardage, but the true barometer of if we can win this game will be if we can complete those 5-10 yard passes and if our RBs can get some yardage to take the pressure off Martinez. If we are in 2nd/3rd and long, it will be a long day (duh). But what i'm getting at, is 2nd and 7 even though that doesn't seem great is much better than 2nd and 9. We need to get positive yardage on each down to make it 3rd and medium so we have the whole playbook at our disposal. Keep an eye early on if Michigan is taking Martinez away and giving our RBs the 3-4 yard gains, that will be the key. And we will know before the first quarter is over.
What about Michigan's offense vs The Blackshirts
Michigan is kind of who you think they are. They are in a lot of 1 and 2 TE sets, and have a really sneaky shifty RB in Blake Corum to go along with Hassan Haskins. They are 8th in the nation in points per game, and they are 7th in the country in rushing yards per game. Michigan wants nothing to do with throwing the ball, as their QB has only made 81 pass attempts the entire year (Martinez is at 150) and their leading WR only has 10 receptions. They pride themselves on pounding the rock and not turning the ball over. However, Wisconsin who basically runs our same defense held them to only 112 yards rushing, and I like our defense just as much as the Badgers. Wisconsin actually had so much success shutting down the run game that Michigan had to rely on a play that may hurt some of your eyes, but this is how they took advantage of not being able to run and scored their first points of the game…. look familiar?
Wisconsin had Michigan in 3rd and long all day. And the Wolverines were only 6 of 19 on 3rd down conversions. But Harbaugh is doing something interesting this year and going for it quite a bit on 4th downs, where they were 4 of 5 against the Badgers.
Now, they ran a lot on 4th downs, but I used that clip to prove a point. Wisconsin absolutely shut down Michigan's rushing attack, forcing the Wolverines to pass where they are 107th in the country in passing yards per game. Further, McNamara their QB just does not make bad decisions. Michigan is #15 in the country in turnover margin, and #2 in giveaways per game with .2. In fact, I think the only turnover Michigan has on the year is their 3rd string QB throwing an INT with 3 minutes left in the 4th quarter against Wisconsin. If the Blackshirts can force even one turnover, they have done an incredible job.
This matchup works out really well for us. Michigan didn't do anything crazy in my eyes running the football, and Wisconsin shut them down. I anticipate more of the same from our defense. So the game will come down to how we defend the pass. because I anticipate 2nd and 3rd and longs for Michigan. And they are traditional in the sense that if they see us stuffing the run and playing man on the outside, they will just take shots. Here is their backup with a perfect ball:
CTB, Newsome, Clark, and our safeties need to be ready to go as this is a big game for them. With me predicting we will be stuffing the run, these corners need to be ready for shots like we just saw in that video.
Against Rutgers, Michigan was able to build a lead because they pushed the Scarlet Knights around. Take a look at this movement at the top of the line, does anyone think they will be able to get this kind of push against us? No shot.
The last thing I saw from Michigan that could be dangerous for us is they line up in a lot of unbalanced formations. A TE to a side covered up by the WRs. How do we line up to that? If you remember, the first 3 years with Chinander there was a lot of angst about not lining up correctly and in turn that creating gaps that weren't accounted for. We absolutely can not do that against the Wolverines and still win. With a veteran defense, I don't see that as much of an issue in 2021, but keep an eye on it.
I have to admit, the atmosphere was great against Northwestern. And it will be kicked up even another notch against Michigan. For those of you that didn't see the new song between the 3rd and 4th quarter… it made the place rock:
If any of you remember the "No Sit Sunday" against Wisconsin for basketball, this needs to be that kind of atmosphere. I've never been impressed with Wisconsin's atmosphere in Madison when I go there, and this will be the most intimidating environment that Michigan has played in since 2019. I think we can truly help set the tone and create some confusion to deliver an upset.
Nebraska's PFI according to ESPN changed quite a bit with our drubbing of Northwestern. We are now predicted to go 6-6, with Wisconsin now turning to a "probable win".
Michigan is probably the second most talented team we will face, and Nebraska is believing more now than they were when we played Oklahoma. Our problem has never been personnel, but believing, coaching, and discipline. Michigan destroyed us 56-10 the only other time Harbaugh played Frost while at Nebraska. And remember, Harbaugh has a bad taste in his mouth after what Frost stated when UCF got drilled by Michigan:
This is our chance to shut those tweets up. We matchup well defensively with what they want to do on offense, so it's up to our special teams and offense to get things going. And now that we have a defense that is definitely high caliber, we are going to be in basically every game we play. The blackshirts are going to make it so we don't get blown out in a single game this year, and may very well be the unit that gets us to 6 wins. I think this is a game that first to 21 points wins.
I just don't think we are there or consistent enough yet. Until I see that, I can't predict a win against a top 5 team (even though I don't believe they are top 5). I believe the Blackshirts will stuff the heck out of Michigan. And I even think our offense will have some early success with some wrinkles Michigan isn't ready for. But how good of a team are we when we get punched in the mouth? Will we have a penalty in crunch time? Will our special teams buckle with pressure? Will there be a turnover at the worst time? We always talk about "one possession losses" as a positive and us "being close". An Iowa friend of mine said "what if that's just a stat to tell you guys how good you are at giving games away? I mean, aren't your turnovers and special teams bad? That stat doesn't make me think you're close, it makes me think the opposite." It made me think, because Michigan doesn't give games away at all. I unfortunately think when the dust settles it will be another game with a one possession loss for us.
Michigan 24 Nebraska 20
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Sometimes remastered projects find home on the Vita, as refining a classic can work out nicely to offer a fresh way to experience it. HD remasters, ports and remakes are common ground on Vita but another one is on the way for Japanese markets in 2017. Desire: Remaster Version takes an quite old visual novel and updates it for modern platforms.
Desire is set on a remote island in the Southern Sea isolated from the outside world, where there is a research institute called "Desire". Everything researched there is shrouded in a veil of mystery and cannot e known by the outside world. The protagonist, a journalist named Albert, visits the island, where his lover Makoto is working as a researcher for Desire. While there, the two get rolled up in a major incident.
The updated release will be digitally remastered using the original images from the SS version of Desire as its base, and feature newly added eye and mouth animations, as well as new CG.
Reported by Gemastsu, this project will take the original images used in the visual novel and update them through added presentation elements. The game will release on PS Vita and many PC operating systems in Japan on April 2017.


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I believe God wants to be involved in our dating lives and wants us to enjoy finding someone and falling in love. I think God wants to be involved when it gets messy too, giving help and support. But I don't think any of this means we should ask him to show us 'the One'. If we're praying this prayer then we'll be disappointed, but we can pray for other things.
I really don't believe in 'finding the one' myth. I think it robs us of God's better plan for us. I firmly believe God wants us to be involved in 'making the one' and bringing discipleship into dating. (Read Why Believing In 'The One' Is Very Overrated)
It isn't about sitting on the bench wondering 'why haven't I been picked yet', but getting involved in the game. Asking about what type of person we would say yes to and why, learning to communicate well, learning to argue well, and realising what healthy relationship expectations are.
But this doesn't mean God is forgotten. I think we still need to pray about it and involve him. Waiting for 'the one' means we think God will do all the work, 'making the one' means we think we will do it with him. (Read How To Stop Waiting, And Start 'Making The One'.)
Where Does Prayer Fit In?
So where does prayer fit in then? What should we be praying for? I think there are 3 key things we should ask for if we're dating someone, and wondering whether to commit more to the person in front of us.
This isn't an exhaustive list, but I always say we should pray that God allows us to:
- See Behind The Masks
- Highlight Our Real Values
- Remember It's A Good Gift
See Behind The Masks
I always use the word 'dating' to cover a wide range of stages. Whether we're looking at online profiles, meeting someone for the first time, or celebrating our 3 year 'official couple' anniversary, I always say dating mainly comes down to this question: 'Do I want to invest more into the person in front of me?'
The answer to this may be 'no', and that may happen after one date or after a few months. Yet if it's a series of yeses, it will lead to a long-term relationship, and maybe even marriage.
What I think this means, is that we date in order to really get to know the person in front of us, and vice versa. A successful relationship isn't about wearing a mask to impress, or hiding who we are, but about creating settings where we can be honest and real, and really getting to know each other.
This is hard, especially if we've been hurt before. Asking God for the courage to do this and for wisdom to show us when people aren't doing this, is really important. As well as patience, so that we don't reveal too much too quickly before appropriate levels of trust are built.
Highlight Our Real Values
I heard someone say the other day about how his wife loves snowboarding more than anything, and going out and partying. He hated doing both. He said 'If compatibility is just about hobbies, we wouldn't be together'.
People often think that compatibility is about having shared interests, but that stuff really isn't the most important thing. It's really about sharing deeper values and the vision for your lives.
This is where the relationship can deepen and be sustained
If the deeper things line up, and the things which mean the most to you in your lives are in sync, then this is where the relationship can deepen and be sustained.
Some of us are still working out what our deeper values and vision are, but praying that we understand ourselves more and what God is wanting us to priorities in our life, will make it easier for us to spot common values in others too. (Read Are You Thinking About Compatibility In The Right Way?)
Remember It's A Good Gift
While being intentional, thinking things through, having the hard chats to define the boundaries, and being respectful, are all vital in dating, we need to remember that relationships are a blessing from God.
They're meant to be enjoyed.
Often I find people can focus so much on the serious side that they forget God wants us to enjoy falling in love. It's meant to be a blessing.
Praying for the strength to have the chats and defining expectations is needed, but also pray that we're able to relax with each other and just discern if we enjoy each other. It will help us discover if we want to commit more. This is something we can ask God to help with.
Imagine If…
We're constantly told in church to learn about becoming a better friend. To learn to make more sacrifices, be there to help them, etc. We're told to do the same with family, work colleagues, and our community. We should think through how we could love them more and act on it.
I don't think dating is any different.
Bring discipleship into dating
Imagine if we remembered to bring discipleship into dating as well, and prayed to God to help us learn to date well, as we searched for and found someone to commit to. (Read I'm Single And Hate Dating, What Can I Do?)
I pray that you know God is invested and cares about your search, and he wants you to grow and be involved in the dating process.
What do you think about praying for these things? Comments welcomed below.
Originally posted 22/10/2018


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Introducing the new BMW R 1200 GS and the new R 1200 GS Adventure, BMW Motorrad is opening up yet another chapter in the story of highly successful GS models which, for almost three decades, have been the epitome of the large-capacity grand touring enduro.
Moving on from the former generation of the R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure, which already offered supreme power and performance as well as a very broad range of practical riding qualities for long tours combined with supreme pleasure on winding country and mountain roads, BMW Motorrad is now enhancing this standard, as impressive as it already is, to an even higher level.
In its construction principle and fundamental layout, the new fl at-twin power unit is the same as the DOHC engine on the BMW HP2 Sport. But marking the new generation, the engine has been carefully updated and optimized for the R 1200 GS and the R 1200 GS Adventure, tailored to the specific requirements of a grand touring Enduro.
With the 1,170-cc Boxer engine on the former models already ensuring supreme power under all conditions and in all situations, the new R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure have even more to offer in virtually every respect.
The new engine delivers a maximum output of 110 hp, reaching top engine speed at 8,500 RPM (up by 500) and with an even broader range of engine speed, the new GS models are even more dynamic, powerful and muscular in terms of both torque and acceleration throughout the entire speed range. This sets the standard once again for the grand touring Enduro also in terms of riding dynamics.
New DOHC Cylinder Heads
Designed and built from the start for higher engine speed, the new flat-twin power unit in the R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure, like the power unit featured in the BMW HP2 Sport, comes with two overhead, chain-driven camshafts (DOHC) per cylinder.
The valves are operated by very light rocker arms able to cope with even very high engine speeds through their low weight alone. Radial arrangement of the four valves is ensured by the very compact combustion chambers. Like on the former models, the fuel/air mixture is ignited by two spark plugs (HP2 Sport: one spark plug), and the compression ratio of 12.0:1 is also the same as before.
Thanks to efficient knock control, both models are able to run on premium (plus) fuel with an octane rating of 95-98 RON (maximum output is measured at 98 RON). Under certain conditions there may be a very small loss of torque and a slight increase in fuel consumption as soon as knock control cuts in.
On long tours where the rider might be required to use inferior fuel, the engine may also run on 91 RON regular fuel, using specific running data available as special equipment free of charge straight from the factory.
Horizontal arrangement of the camshafts in the direction of travel gives the new fl at-twin power unit two particular technical features: Each camshaft controls one intake and exhaust valve and, due to the radial arrangement of the valves, the cams come with a conical profile. To increase both output and torque, gas throughput has been increased throughout the entire speed range by increasing valve plate diameter over the former models from 36 to 39 millimeters (1.42–1.54") on the intake side and 31 to 33 millimeters (1.22–1.30") on the exhaust side.
Intake and exhaust timing on the two camshafts has been optimized in particular for supreme power at low and medium engine speeds and for even faster, free-revving engine performance throughout the entire range.
To increase the free valve cross-section, valve lift is up by 10.54 mm (0.415") on the intake and 9.26 mm (0.365") on the exhaust side to 10.8 mm (0.425") on both sides. Valve clearance is compensated by light semi-hemispherical shims.
More Power and Extra Torque
The existing ratio of bore and stroke of 101:73 millimeters (3.98 : 2.87") remains the same as before, as does the engine's cubic capacity of 1,170 cc.
Other features likewise carried over from the former power unit are the crankshafts and connecting rods as well as their mounts and bearings, while the two new cast-aluminum pistons have been re-designed to match the change in combustion chamber geometry.
Interacting with the upgraded intake system are throttle body butterflies measuring 50 mm, up from 47 mm (HP2 Sport: 52 mm/2.05"). The engine now features black instead of silver throttle butterfly manifolds.
The revised opening clearance and newly designed intake air funnels and an air filter element provide higher throughput; the engine now develops maximum output of 110 HP (81 kW) at 7,750 rpm and peak torque of 88 lb-ft (120 Nm) at 6,000 rpm.
An oil cooler ensures stable thermal conditions even when riding to the extreme. In all, the modifications to the drivetrain provide a significantly more homogeneous flow of power and torque throughout the entire speed range.
In this process of technical development, the engines now feature magnesium-colored cylinder head covers with two instead of formerly four fastening bolts and come in new, even more dynamic design. A valve cover guard made of aluminum or plastic as well as a chrome-plated aluminum cylinder head cover may be retrofitted as special equipment.
Electronically Controlled Exhaust
Moving on to the exhaust system, the two manifolds are the same as before in their design, length and diameter, while a modified interference pipe caters for the change in vibration conditions in the exhaust system.
Featuring an exhaust flap controlled by an electric motor as well as opening and closing cables, both the new BMW R 1200 GS and the new R 1200 GS Adventure provide a particularly throaty boxer sound naturally in full compliance with legal standards.
And to reduce ram pressure and improve the sound of the engine even further, the rear silencer remaining the same in design as on the former models comes with a completely new interior structure.
Revised Six-Speed Gearbox and Driveshaft
Power is transmitted as before by the proven six-speed gearbox with larger bearing diameters and a modified distance between the individual shafts already upgraded technically for the 2008 model year.
In the process the gear ratios were once again adjusted and the secondary transmission has been modified from 2.82:1 to 2.91:1.
In conjunction with the new, even more powerful engine, this once again means significantly more torque and pulling force throughout the entire range of engine speed.
The new R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure also benefit from optimized shift kinematics with an optimized power/travel curve for precise gearshift and clear feedback at all times. The maintenance-free drive shaft to the rear wheel also remains unchanged, relieving the rider of annoying and time-consuming maintenance requirements particularly on long tours.
High-Performance Brakes with Integral ABS
Like their predecessors, the new R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure offer an almost perfect synthesis of off-road and on-road riding qualities.
As in the past, the stiff and torsionally-resistant suspension, front wheel guidance with the unique BMW Telelever, and the rear wheel incorporating the BMW Paralever guarantee first-class and absolutely safe riding qualities also with the new engine offering even more power and torque.
In conjunction with optional BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, extremely powerful brakes serve additionally to provide maximum safety even in critical situations.
Optimum environmental compatibility, is also ensured also on the new boxer engine through the most advanced exhaust gas management with a fully controlled three-way catalytic converter.
Enduro Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) as Special Equipment
Designed and built for the specific requirements of a grand touring Enduro, Enduro ESA Electronic Suspension Adjustment available also on the latest version of the R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure.
ESA is available as an optional extra straight from the factory allows adjustment of the running gear under all kinds of running conditions and with virtually any load level, simply by pressing a button.
An important feature is that Enduro ESA offers both an on-road and off-road mode within which the rider, choosing specific settings for the spring base and damping, is able to adjust the suspension even more precisely to specific needs and requirements.
As usual, Enduro ESA meets the particular requirements made of a grand touring Enduro by additional electro-hydraulic adjustment of the spring base on the front spring strut.
When riding off-road, this ensures a far smoother ride without the wheel breaking through, and without the disadvantages otherwise experienced on-road such as shorter negative spring travel or greater seat height.
Ergonomics and Features
Made of a heat-treated aluminum tube, the high-quality and sophisticated handlebar, interacting with two asymmetrically mounted clamps turning by up to 180o, as on the HP2 Enduro Sports, may be fitted in two ergonomically different positions.
While the rear handlebar position for riding on-road and in less demanding terrain ensures optimum ergonomics particularly for the shorter rider, the front handlebar position offers advantages in particular when standing up on the machine in rough terrain.
The hand protectors available as special equipment for the R 1200 GS are fitted as standard straight from the factory on the R 1200 GS Adventure.
In the process of technically upgrading the successful R 1200 GS models, the instrument cluster has received a new dial in new design.
And last but not least, the windshield now comes with larger hand-bolts with even better grip for adjusting its position with greater ease.
Optional Accessories for Rider and the Machine
As a genuine, fully-fl edged systems supplier, BMW Motorrad has developed a wide range of optional extras and special equipment for further customization of the new R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure. One particularly important new feature is the additional LED headlights.
Optional extras come directly from the factory and are fitted during production at the Berlin Plant, accessories and special equipment are fitted subsequently by the BMW Motorcycle Dealer.
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This movie narrates the story of Sarah. She is highly obsessed with Hollywood Superstars & desperately wants to become one. Unfortunately, she is a waitress by profession. She leaves no chance to be auditioned. One day, she drags herself into a scary problem due to her obsession. What would have happened to her?


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Money and Politics in a Competitive Year
A report issued yesterday by the Federal Election Commission shows what happens when congressional candidates actually face competitive elections, as they are this year: spending goes up. It's up by 36% overall from two years ago, the report found – a significant two-year jump even in the world of political campaigning.
The FEC report is based on reports filed by the campaigns through October 18, the final reporting deadline for congressional candidates before Election Day.
Fundraising is up as well, by about 30% overall, the report found.
Contributions from individuals grew by 25% when compared with the same time period in the 2004 campaign, while PAC contributions increased by 26% and contributions and loans from candidates themselves are nearly three times greater than 2004.
The normal reaction of people who are sensitive to the issue of money and politics is that the more money in the system, the worse the problem. More fundraising by candidates means more political IOU's when they come to Washington.
That's especially true with PAC contributions. PAC directors are a very pragmatic lot. Their money is allocated with cold-blooded logic and their eyes are always focused beyond Election Day to the legislative battles lying ahead.
Likewise, if candidates are funding their own campaigns at three times the rate they did in 2004, that means their first order of business after the election will be holding fundraisers to retire that personal debt.
These are the side effects of more money in politics, to be sure. But the story is not without its silver lining. After all, why are these people spending all this money in the first place?
They're doing it because for the first time in recent memory, there's actually competition out there, even in House races. The number of races where the outcome is still in doubt is dramatically higher than it's been in recent years. Districts that haven't seen competitive elections in what seems like a generation are awash in political ads this year – a reflection of the fact that no one quite knows who's going to win next Tuesday.
All that competition must truly confound the parties' reapportionment mavens – the demographic geniuses whose job, every ten years, is to carve out congressional districts so precisely gerrymandered that the incumbent party never has to face a serious challenge. This year the plan didn't pan out like it was supposed to – at least not everywhere. I must confess that does give me some measure of satisfaction.
True pessimists will find plenty to despair about this election season, no matter who wins. But I'd argue that because of the extra competition this year, even the most hard-core money-in-politics reformer should be happy with a glass that to me looks at least half full, even given the sharp increase in campaign spending.
Money isn't the root of all political evil, let us remember. It's where that money comes from, and the influence it buys, that's the real problem.
Predictable elections – where contributions are more blatantly a tool for lobbying than for electing people – are the most telling symptoms of a democracy that's become dangerously dysfunctional. At least this year, that's one problem we don't have.


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Le Turk is not a photographer. He does photography, indeed. Actually, he does "photo-graphy", revealing the Ancient Greek roots of the term, and meaning "writing with light". Photography is his language, as Le Turk is first a storyteller. Born in 1983, this French artist cultivates a mysterious character and anonymity. He invaded the world of visual arts in 2009 with his colorful and irreverent universe. Le Turk doesn't merely take photographs. He imagines complete scenes, in the kitsch spirit of Parisian retro, and translates them into preliminary sketches. Then, he completely builds decors, with the help of his team, inside his studio, halfway between a theater and a fun fair. From scratch, the artist creates his own scenery, accessories, and costumes, staging his models like a movie director. Each of his pictures is handmade and takes one week of work… and the surprising fact is that none receives heavy digital retouching.
This passionate of French culture is inviting us into a world of poetry, travelling from the vintage circus to the erotic cabarets and brothels, as if you were invited in to see the lives of strippers in Asheville if they were from the Twilight zone. Burlesque and sometimes grotesque, his characters are all captured with tenderness and humor. As influences, Le Turk quotes photographers Robert Doisneau, Jan Saudek, Gregory Crewdson, Martin Parr and Joel-Peter Witkin. All have in common to have developed their own universe, absurd, bittersweet yet touching. With his whimsical chronicles "Opera Mundi", Le Turk achieves a herculean task with a minutious aesthetic.