text: Since launching her eponymous brand in February 2019, Kiala Kanzi has proven to make spontaneity and naturalness a shield against the impositions still present in the jewellery industry. "I want to push the limits of what it means," explains the Barcelona-based designer, for whom life is a spiral in which movement can take two different directions. After having converted this symbol into her insignia, the creator's challenge consists in adding conceptual value to the accessories beyond aesthetics and beauty. Spiritual power, body adaptation and sustainability at all stages of the development process are an inherent part of her new collection, Forever Untitled."World citizen and multidisciplinary artist". This is how you present yourself in your manifesto, evidencing your rejection of borders and restrictive impositions. But who is really Kiala Kanzi?(Laughs) I guess for that you need to meet me in person. I'm not a big fan of telling people who I am or what I am because I might wake up tomorrow and see things about myself differently. We learn and grow every day.You work in jewellery, where you say to have found the best form of expression. But you have previously worked as a craftswoman, goldsmith, photographer, dancer and model as well. How did you get into the world of jewellery?I guess I would say 'I expressed myself through' rather than 'worked as'. I knew right after school that I didn't want to go back to that kind of system. I wanted to express myself freely, use my hands and create. I took my time to explore different craft(wo)manships such as shoemaking, tailoring or carpentry, and I realized that I needed to find a material that was more spontaneous, more flexible. Metal is flexible even if it doesn't really seem like it. I don't have to plan out every millimetre before I start working. The piece slowly evolves from my initial idea to the actual piece through the making process.As a multidisciplinary artist, I guess that all these previous experiences coexist in you. How would you say these different creative fields influence each other? Do you feel that they all belong to a single global concept?Totally! I think they are all part of my universe; all part of me. It's a little like I mentioned before: in the end, it's all about expressing yourself. And for each matter, finding the right means to do so.You are currently based in Barcelona, where you work and unleash your imagination. What connection do you feel to the city? What influence does it have on your project?The first time I came to live in Barcelona was in 2015 – this was before I started my studies. I came for one year as part of an internship at a small goldsmith workshop in Gracia. Since then, my love for Barcelona started. For my senior year of school, an internship was mandatory, so I decided to go back to that same workshop where it all started; it was amazing. With their help and support, I created my brand. In the end, I extended my stay and I even worked on my thesis from here.But I have always been going back and forth and travelling around. I basically lived a nomad life for the past two years, and I didn't want to commit myself to any particular place. It's been just recently that I decided to stay here.The spiral has become the emblem of the brand. We find it in your pieces, and it is even the logo of the project. What does this symbol mean to you?The spiral is amazing. That all was part of a process as well. I got a tattoo with the symbol of an 'unalome' in Barcelona in 2015. I loved the meaning and, yeah, then just got it done. That symbol has also a spiral. And I guess I kind of grew into the tattoo. With time, it started making more and more sense. It's like its meaning became a part of me just through life and experiences.Then, one day, I found a sketch by Albrecht Dürer in the Four Books on Measurement from 1525. That symbol looked like my tattoo and it was a spiral. I started researching the meaning of this sketch and the meaning behind the spiral, and everything made sense. Everything is a spiral. Good and bad things, big and small things. Movement can go in two different directions, and go inwards and outwards. And apart from that, you can find it everywhere in nature. The dance of dervishes feels like a spiral to me! And so many other things. It's just beautiful.Your work is strongly influenced by your roots and life experiences, which is in part why it's constantly evolving and accompanying you along the way. How is the process from having the original idea or thought to making (and selling) the final piece?It depends on the depth of the piece, or maybe on its purpose. I think jewellery can be very conceptual, then it can only be beautiful. Sometimes, the meaning is only there for the person who is wearing it; and sometimes, it's just about finding a new way of how to wear it and where to wear it on the body. Depending on that, there is a research, a lot of thinking and re-thinking, sketching, colour matching, finding the right materials, and so on."I'm not that kind of brand that has a target group and creates for them; I'm more an artist that creates."You decided to name your brand after you: Kiala. Do you feel that it has become one more part of your body or personality?I guess all of this melts together even if you want it or not. I am my work, and my work is me. That's the most real it can get.Jewels take on a life of their own, far from being artificial elements produced on a large scale in a mechanized way. Each of them is unique and different from the others. What are the most outstanding characteristics of Kiala Kanzi's pieces?I want to push the limits of what jewellery means, where and how we can wear it on the body. I love developing pieces with/for stylists because they often look for bizarre and innovative pieces. And since it's me sitting in the workshop, we can immediately try and see what works and what doesn't.Apart from that, it's the invisible value, the history humans have with jewellery, what it stands for in different societies, in different times and places – jewellery has always meant a little more than just 'beautfying'. I believe in the spiritual powers a piece can have, and I know some of my customers do too. And I am very, very thankful for their trust!Rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings… You offer different types of accessories, in addition to a customization option in which you give new meaning to treasured heirlooms. Tell us about this innovative service.I think jewellery carries a certain emotional value; we really want to wear the piece. But it might not fit either because of the size or the style. So that was the easy solution to this problem – and that is also the beauty of metal. You can reuse, repurpose and recycle.Forever Untitled is your latest proposal, and one of its mottos is "We construct our realities. We create what we see and then we feel." In addition, the action is accompanied by a short video. What idea do you want to reflect through this collection?This collection is in a constant state of flux, meaning that I don't want to contribute to the fashion standards of seasons and collections, but rather go by my own and organic rhythm. I will add, take out, or modify pieces whenever I want. That title also implies that it's not the name of the collection that will describe the look or inspiration for all the pieces, but rather that each piece stands for its own. With its own name and also poem.Your connection with art is evident. Apart from having developed yourself in other creative fields, you collaborate with artists such as Candela Capitán or Albert Riera Galceran. What attracts you to work cooperatively?I think it's beautiful to work together with people from different fields. Everyone brings their know-how and vision to the table, and you build one beautiful thing out of it. It's also an interesting challenge melting two visions, two materials, two ways of working, or even just two personalities together. People make you grow.Multiculturalism and diversity seem to be two of the pillars of the brand's philosophy. Who is Kiala Kanzi for? Do you think of any specific person while creating?Of course, that is important. It's actually inevitable because that's how I grew up. I'm not that kind of brand that has a target group and creates for them; I'm more an artist that creates. And then if you like it, that's amazing! Where can we buy your jewellery?You can find it online on www.kialakanzi.com. I'm also working on the catalogue to also get some pieces into stores. And then, obviously, I do custom pieces, so just write me an email!And finally, what are your next projects?There is an exhibition coming up, a collab I did with an artist from Berlin called Isakov. Another project I am working on is with a good friend of mine, Anjana Berger, who does beautiful garments. We worked together on two projects already, and I can't wait for this one! And at the same time, I'm trying to make some space for a few personal projects coming up. WordsDavid AlarcónPortraitOmotesandoPhotosAlexandra Cepeda


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Adiponectin and resistin serum levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome during oral glucose tolerance test: A significant reciprocal correlation between adiponectin and resistin independent of insulin resistance indices
UNSPECIFIED (2005) Adiponectin and resistin serum levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome during oral glucose tolerance test: A significant reciprocal correlation between adiponectin and resistin independent of insulin resistance indices. MOLECULAR GENETICS AND METABOLISM, 85 (1). pp. 61-69. ISSN 1096-7192.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with an increased incidence of insulin resistance (IR), obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Resistin, an adipocytokine, may represent a link between obesity, and these metabolic disorders. There is also evidence that inflammation is a hyperresistinemic state in humans, and cytokine induction of resistin may contribute to insulin resistance in endotoxemia, obesity, and other inflammatory states. In contrast, adiponectin, increases insulin sensitivity, improves glucose tolerance, inhibits inflammatory pathways, while adenovirus-expressed adiponectin reduces atherosclerotic lesions in a mouse model of atherosclerosis. We aimed to assess, in women with PCOS, whether there is a relationship between adiponectin and resistin and the indices of IR, and whether serum levels of these adipocytokines are altered by glucose-induced hyperinsulinaemia. Serum levels of resistin and adiponectin were measured at 0, 60, and 120 min during 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), in 19 women with PCOS, age 36.3 +/- 11.4 years (mean +/- SD), body mass index (BMI) 29.3 +/- 7.7 kg/m(2), and correlated with the indices of IR, such as HOMA-IR, QUICKI, and the insulin resistance index calculated from glucose and insulin levels obtained during OGTT. There was no change in resistin concentrations (7.31 +/- 4.58, 7.47 +/- 5.40, 7.22 +/- 5.12 pg/ml, at 0, 60, and 120 min of OGTT, respectively, P = 0.77), but there was an increase in adiponectin from 11.32 +/- 4.64 mu g/ml at baseline to 14.78 +/- 7.41 gg/ml, at 120 min of OGTT (P < 0.01). The magnitude of the overall rise in adiponectin was greater from 60 to 120 min (from 12.31 +/- 5.72 to 14.78 +/- 7.41 mu g/ml, P < 0.006). Neither resistin, nor adiponectin correlated with the indices of IR, lipids, or other hormonal parameters of the PCOS. There was, however, a significant negative correlation between serum resistin and adiponectin (P = 0.001). In conclusion, we observed a strong negative correlation between serum adiponectin and resistin, despite the lack of direct correlation with the indices of IR. Given the opposite effects of resistin and adiponectin on the inflammatory process, we speculate that relative proportion of adiponectin-to-resistin might potentially influence cardiometabolic risk in women with the PCOS independently of IR parameters. The observed increase in adiponectin during OGTT requires further study. (c) 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Barcelona, Spain – Ivanovich Games today is proud to announce the release and immediate availability of Crazy Bill for iOS. Climb floors non-stop and discover all the dark secrets behind the Zombie Star Palace, while wiping out every zombie that gets in your way. Only the world's biggest zombie stars can stay in this luxurious hotel. We reserve the right to refuse admission to humans because the fresh brain aroma disrupts the "rest" of the most famous zombies.
* Simple controls: With only two buttons (Jump and shoot) you will enjoy playing many awesome games crushing zombies. Also iCADE compatible
* Stunning retros graphics: Pixelart graphics by Markus Gmuer, the creator of the legendary Time Geeks
* Famous zombies: Discover all the famous guests concealed inside the hotel
* Weekly online tournaments: Compete each week to try to be the best and win prizes if you do
* Free, universal and iCloud synchro: Download the game to your iPad and continue playing in your iPhone where you left off
* 90 Game Center achievements: Full integration with Game Center – Discover in which floor your friends got killed and challenge them to beat you
* Weapon and power-ups: Roast them to ashes, freeze them until they explode into tiny ice cubes, discovers the power of the donut, etc. Thousand of fun ways to kill them
* Retina resolution for iPad and iPhone. Also adapted to iphone5 screen
* iCade compatible
Language Support:
* US English, Spanish
Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch or iPad
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* Universal Application
Pricing and Availability:
Crazy Bill 1.0 for iOS is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. For more information contact Ivan Cascales.
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Located in beautiful Barcelona, Spain, Ivanovich Games is a privately held company founded in 2009 by independent developer Ivan Cascales. With an focus on innovation, the company is dedicated exclusively to create and promote games for the iOS and MAC platform, with many successful titles already in their catalog. Copyright (C) 2009-2013 Ivanovich Games. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.


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As of 8/3017, there is a new variable in Participants coding called Prisoner. This dummy variable indicates whether the appellant was a prisoner in a state or federal prison and was challenging something about the conditions in prison (e.g., civil rights, liberties, etc.) and/or was bringing a habeas petition. This is NOT the same as […]Read More
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I'm creating this page to report updates and changes I'm making to our coding tools. The coding tools now contain two new fields of variables: Tallies and Citations. The Tallies variables are filled in automatically after the Judges and Outcome variables are coded. We can override the default coding of these variables, however, as needed. […]Read More


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Olympus has announced its new high-end OM-D E-M1 interchangeable lens camera, packing a 16.3-megapixel Live MOS sensor and a new TruePic VII image processor in a dustproof and splashproof package.
The flagship of the company's Micro Four Thirds range, the camera comes with a dual fast AF system that combines both Contrast AF and On-Chip Phase Detection AF.
The OM-D's new electronic viewfinder (EVF) features a 1.48x (35mm equivalent of .74x) magnification factor that 'rivals full-frame DSLR cameras', packing an impressive 2.36 million-dot LCDs and puts the image 'on a par with optical viewfinders.'
The new Olympus comes with no Low-Pass Filter, the same 5-axis image stabilisation as seen in the previous OM-D, as well as 'new dials, built-in grip and direct buttons' and a burst rate up to 10fps.
Also on board is a mic jack, HDMI-Out, built-in Wi-Fi with Geotagging, 1080p HD video with time lapse and it's the first OM camera with an X-Sync socket.
There's a mechanical shutter release, exposure times running from 60-1/8000 sec plus Bulb and the rather impressive "Life Time" mode.
Olympus also announced two high-end zoom lenses with a fast aperture; the ZUIKO Digital ED 12–40mm f2.8 PRO lens (24–80mm, 35mm equivalent) priced at $999 and the ZUIKO Digital ED 40–150mm f2.8 PRO (80–300mm, 35mm equivalent) .
The OM-D EM-1 will be available in October in a body-only configuration for $1399.99 / £1299.99.
Find out more:
The full press release is reproduced below, while previews have already been posted at Dpreview, Pekka Potka, TVsmith, Adorama and ThePhoBlographer.
A full review by Robin Wong can be seen here.
Here's the full press release:
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., September 10, 2013 – In response to the demand for a compact system camera as powerful as a professional DSLR, Olympus introduces the OM-D E-M1®, its new premium flagship camera and worthy Micro Four Thirds successor to the Olympus E-5 DSLR. The E-M1 has a revolutionary design for advanced photographers looking for a high-performance tool in a compact system camera package. The powerful E-M1 is packed with incredible speed and image quality that rivals full-frame DSLRs, in a portable yet lightweight body designed to go anywhere.Micro Four Thirds® Camera Delivers Maximum Four Thirds® Lens Performance, DSLR Image Quality, Rugged Durability and Super-Large EVF; New Lenses Establish M.ZUIKO® PRO Category
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 now works seamlessly with all ZUIKO Digital lenses, in addition to working with M.ZUIKO Digital lenses, so photographers can enjoy optimum performance of the entire Olympus lens lineup. This is possible due to advanced DUAL FAST AF system that combines both Contrast AF and On-Chip Phase Detection AF. DSLR users familiar with an optical viewfinder will marvel at its electronic viewfinder (EVF) that is as large as a full-frame DSLR viewfinder and has added creative control. Its ergonomic body provides easy access to all manual controls and is ready for action in the most difficult shooting conditions.
Olympus also announces today the development of two new high-performance lenses, establishing the M.ZUIKO PRO lens category. The ZUIKO Digital ED 12–40mm f2.8 PRO lens (24–80mm, 35mm equivalent) and the ZUIKO Digital ED 40–150mm f2.8 PRO (80–300mm, 35mm equivalent) will expand the imaging options for professionals and serious photo enthusiasts alike.
DSLR Image Quality
With the OM-D E-M1, experience the highest image quality of any Olympus camera through the combination of a new 16.3 megapixel Live MOS sensor, a new TruePic VII image processor, and its best-in-class M.ZUIKO lenses. The TruePic VII image processor reduces noise and color fading at high ISOs for improved image reproduction. New Fine Detail Processing II technology configures the appropriate sharpness processing for each individual lens for natural, high-quality resolution, as well as reducing compression artifacts when recording movies.
Fast and Accurate AF for Complete Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds Lens Compatibility
The newly developed DUAL FAST AF selects the ideal method, depending on lens type and settings: either 37-point On-Chip Phase Detection AF or 81-point Contrast Detection AF to maximize the performance of both ZUIKO and M.ZUIKO lenses. Both systems work together to significantly improve continuous autofocus tracking performance when a Micro Four Thirds lens is attached and C-AF is selected. Users can select Group Target AF for a variety of situations, Small Target AF for pinpoint shooting, or Super Spot AF for capturing even smaller subjects and specifying a small area focus location during macro shooting.
The TruePic VII engine supports 10 frames-per-second shooting with a 41-picture RAW buffer in single autofocus (S-AF) mode and 6.5 frames-per-second shooting with a 50-picture RAW buffer in continuous autofocus (C-AF) mode.
New Super-Large Interactive Electronic Viewfinder
The E-M1's advanced, built-in Interactive Electronic Viewfinder features a 1.48x (35mm equivalent of .74x) magnification factor that rivals full-frame DSLR cameras. The extremely high-resolution 2.36 million-dot LCD panel provides a large, clear image that is on a par with optical viewfinders. Tracking moving subjects is completely natural, with a display time lag of only 0.029 seconds. Users can experiment with aspect ratio, magnification, color, and highlight and shadow, and the effects of camera settings on subjects are viewable prior to capturing the finished image. Adaptive Brightness Control raises the brightness when shooting in bright outdoor conditions and lowers the brightness in dark indoor conditions, reducing visual errors from light and dark adaptation of the eye.
Color Creator is a new easy-to-use tool that fine-tunes hue and color saturation using the intuitive GUI and Live View screen, so users can create original images imbued with their own choice of colors. Creative Color was created with a designer's sensitivity in mind, and hue can be adjusted in 30 steps, and color saturation adjusted in eight steps, including the baseline.
The Most Effective 5-Axis Image Stabilization System
The Olympus E-M1's built-in 5-Axis Image Stabilization with Multi-Motion IS mechanism reduces the effects of camera motion and image blur from five directions. Whether shooting stills or HD video, even the motion blur caused by walking or running is stabilized. New algorithms make image stabilization more effective at low shutter speeds. When it is employed while panning during still image shooting or movie recording, IS-AUTO mode automatically detects the camera's movements and provides optimal correction regardless of direction or camera orientation – even when panning in a diagonal direction. Users can check the image stabilization effects on the Live View screen as well as the viewfinder to accurately frame and focus, even during telephoto or macro shooting. Multi-Motion IS, used in combination with the 5-Axis Image Stabilization mechanism, produces excellent correction during movie recording.
Rugged Freeze, Splash, Dustproof Durability
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 expands the dustproof and splashproof capabilities of the E-M5 even further with freezeproof capabilities — guaranteed operation down to 14 ºF — for the best environmental resistance of any Olympus interchangeable lens camera. Its durable magnesium alloy body, and weather-resistant seals and gaskets block moisture and dust for use in any environment, without sacrificing image quality. The camera's Supersonic Wave Filter (SSWF) dust reduction system vibrates at a super-high speed of more than 30,000 times per second to powerfully remove dust particles so users can shoot in dusty environments.
Ultimate Camera Control
Advanced photographers will appreciate the intuitive 2×2 Dial Control system to easily adjust four often-used functions with the camera's lever or two dials: aperture/shutter speed, exposure compensation, ISO speed and white balance. A built-in grip similar to that of the E-M5 makes shooting with Four Thirds lenses more comfortable, and all frequently accessed buttons are logically laid out. Controls are now more functional: the settings reset function is activated by pressing and holding the OK button and there is a toggle option for the My Settings shortcut and a locking mode dial to prevent unintentional movement of the mode dial during shooting or when removing the camera from a case or bag. The dedicated "mic-in" jack supports an external microphone when recording HD movies and a built-in X-Sync socket easily connects to studio strobes.
Built-In Wi-Fi
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 includes built-in Wi-Fi, and the set-up is simple. By quickly scanning the QR code displayed on the camera's LCD with a smart device, it syncs with the Wi-Fi network created by the camera. The free Olympus Image Share 2.0 smartphone app synchronizes a user's smartphone and E-M1 so the camera's "Live View" is effectively displayed on the phone, and the camera can be controlled by touching the smartphone display as if it were the camera. This is ideal for taking self-portraits, capturing images of wildlife from a distance and sharing images easily online. The E-M1's remote shooting function has been improved for use in all main shooting modes (P, A, S, M and iAUTO). Users can now wirelessly adjust various settings, such as the shutter speed, aperture value, ISO and exposure compensation, as well as operate the Live Bulb shooting mode from their Wi-Fi devices. They can also use their smartphone to embed GPS information into their images.
More Creative Features
New Diorama II adds to the popular range of Olympus in-camera Art Filters and offers left and right blur effect in addition to the top and bottom blur effect of Diorama I. The Olympus E-M1 is equipped with two variations of HDR Shooting – HDR1 and HDR2. With a single press of the shutter button, four images with differing exposures are captured and automatically merged in the camera into a single HDR high-contrast image or super-high-contrast image. Photo Story mode enables users to capture a scene from multiple viewpoints and then combine the images into a single image to create unique collages inside the camera. Time Lapse Movie converts the series of pictures taken using interval shooting into a movie inside the camera. The Time Lapse Movie length has been increased to a maximum of 100 seconds. The number of possible shots that can be captured with Interval Shooting has been increased to 999. The E-M1 is also equipped with Focus Peaking, which dramatically improves the usability of older manual focus lenses.
New High-Performance Lenses and Accessories for Every Shooting Challenge
The M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12-40mm f2.8 PRO lens (24–80mm, 35mm equivalent) is the first model in the new M.ZUIKO PRO category and is scheduled for release at the same time as the Olympus OM-D E-M1. It features dustproof and waterproof performance, toughness and excellent image quality. Its mount employs the same type of sealing as the camera body and is Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) with high-speed, near-silent autofocus during still shooting and high-definition (HD) video capture. It maintains the brightness of a constant f2.8 aperture for high-grade image creation, one of the requirements of professional photographers for a high-performance lens.
The M.ZUIKO Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO (80–300mm, 35mm equivalent) also joins the new M.ZUIKO PRO lens category. This lens is currently under development, with a planned release in the latter half of 2014. It will be a telephoto zoom lens with a bright constant f2.8 aperture and will feature a dustproof and splashproof construction rugged enough for professional use.
Several new accessories are designed to complement the Olympus OM-D E-M1 and broaden the creative horizons of all advanced photographers. The HLD-7 Power Battery Holder is a dustproof and splashproof power battery holder that can enable the capture of approximately 680 shots (based on CIPA tests) between charges. It features a shutter button for shooting with the camera held vertically and two control dials and two function buttons for the same easy controls as when shooting from a horizontal position. The GS-5 Grip Strap for the HLD-7 keeps buttons and dials accessible even when the battery holder is attached. The PT-EP11 Underwater Case is made exclusively for the Olympus E-M1 and allows shooting down to 45 meters.
The new CBG-10 Camera Bag is compact, yet designed with Four Thirds lens use in mind, and the highly water-resistant CS-42SF Soft Camera Case, which is part of the Camera Bag CBG-10 system, is made exclusively for use with the E-M1. The CSS-P118 Shoulder Strap is made of washable material with a slender width that matches the versatility of the Micro Four Thirds System.
U.S. Pricing and Availability
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 will be available in October 2013 in the following configurations.
Estimated Street Price:
$1399.99 Body only, available in Black
To find out more about the OM-D E-M1, and for a complete list of specifications, visit the Olympus website at: http://www.getolympus.com/e-m1.html


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Having announced retirement at the beginning of this year, the 68-year-young Wrightson succumbed to brain cancer on Saturday, March 18, 2017, and it was devastating news to many in the industry. His artistic style was easily recognizable among the comic book titles on the shelves over the years, and he was an inspiration to many aspiring artists interested in taking a more classical approach to their illustrations.
Looking at the breadth of work that spans the past five decades, it is rather inconceivable given Wrightson's initial training: learning drawing basics of composition, texturing, and lighting techniques from watching Jon Gnagy on television, a Famous Artists School's correspondence course, and from the comics he was reading. In his biography, he stated that meeting Frank Frazetta in 1967 was an inspiration; however, art enthusiasts will definitely see an affinity of artistic style with the classic woodcut or relief printing of 16th century artist Albrecht Dürer's Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse or Knight, Death and the Devil and 19th century artist Gustave Doré's Rime of the Ancient Mariner and his most famous illustrations for Dante's Divine Comedy. As a contemporary equivalent to two masters, Wrightson's expert inking skills coupled with his line work emphasized his knowledge of muscular composition and movement of his characters. Yet, it was also his ability to evoke the emotional journey – so often the torment and tortured soul – that truly made Wrightson's illustrations breathtaking and memorable.
Not yet twenty, Wrightson found work as an illustrator at The Baltimore Sun, and he secured a freelance assignment with DC Comics after showing his portfolio to editor Dick Giordano. His first work appeared in the horror/fantasy series House of Mystery's story "The Man Who Murdered Himself" in early 1969. He worked on two other horror-oriented series in the early 1970s for Marvel Comics, Chamber of Darkness and Tower of Shadows. One could see that early in his career, he had refined his style, simplifying his ink strokes that yielded emotional impact from the characters' expressions and movement across each panel. His art displayed controlled focus and maturity: a defining moment for Wrightson's enduring legacy.
Collaborations with others solidified Wrightson's career. His first was with writer Len Wein, and, together, they created Swamp Thing (DC Comics) in 1971 as a standalone horror story set in the Victorian era, but then later in a more contemporary setting. Wrightson's work was incredible: his ink work hearkened back to the work of masters before him, and his compositions were reminiscent of epic religious moments that one experienced from paintings hanging in museums of fine art around the world. Wrightson breathed new life into the monster, glorifying the power, yet conveying a depth that went beyond a two-dimensional scary character. Visually speaking, Wrightson gave the monster a heart and soul.
In 1975, Wrightson and three fellow artists formed The Studio, and the four artists became known as the Fab Four. Setting up an artist commune in New York City, the group explored projects outside of the comic book industry. Together, they published an art book, The Studio (Dragon's Dream), in 1979 which collected their work into one book, but it also marked each artist moving on to other projects and work spaces. For Wrightson, he created posters, prints, as well as illustrations for National Lampoon, for example; however, it was during this time that he made the collaboration of a lifetime: Mary Shelley and her classic gothic horror story, Frankenstein.
It was the perfect match of beauty and the beast: Wrightson's Frankenstein was published in 1983 by Marvel Comics. In the introduction, Wrightson wrote, "I've always had a thing for Frankenstein, and it was a labor of love. It was not an assignment, it was not a job. I would do the drawings in between paying gigs, when I had enough to be caught up with bills and groceries and what-not. I would take three days here, a week there, to work on the Frankenstein volume. It took about seven years." A passion project and the exquisite familiarity Wrightson had for the source material captured Shelley's text in vivid detail on each page. Wrightson conveyed the tragic monster with such compassion, resulting in a visual experience is heart wrenching. Fortunately, Dark Horse released an oversized hardcover edition to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the original book.
Over the intervening years, Wrightson has worked with many within and outside of the comic book industry. Collaborations continued with pillars of the horror genre that included Stephen King, leading Wrightson to illustrate Creepshow, "Cycle of the Werewolf," The Stand, The Shining, and Wolves of the Calla from the Dark Tower series. He created work for benefit projects such as Heroes Against Hunger and Heroes for Hope. He branched out and created album cover art, and for Joss Whedon fans, remember those Reavers in Serenity? Wrightson did the production designs.
The last significant collaboration was without a doubt with horror writer Steve Niles. In 2007, they created the Dark Horse miniseries City of Others. Their expansive understanding of the intricacies of the genre led to a number of comics together – Dead, She Said (2008, IDW Publishing), The Ghoul (2009, IDW Publishing), and Doc Macabre (2010, IDW Publishing) – which were collected into The Monstrous Collection (2011, IDW Publishing). The crème de la crème was the revisit of Victor Frankenstein's monster in Frankenstein Alive, Alive! (2012 – 2014, IDW Publishing), a three-part series that was a sequel to Wrightson's 1983 Frankenstein. Each page was scanned from Wrightson's original artwork according to IDW's original announcement of issue one, so readers could experience Wrightson's illustrations as close to the original as possible. The extra effort on the part of the publisher has been much appreciated by aficionados for Wrightson's illustrations.
Wrightson's art has been officially recognized with awards throughout his career that included the Shazam Award for Swamp Thing; co-recipient with Jim Starlin, he received the Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award for Heroes for Hope; an Inkpot Award for lifetime achievement presented during the Comic-Con International San Diego in 2012; the National Cartoonists Society Award for Frankenstein Alive, Alive!; and the Inkwell Award recognizing his work on Swamp Thing and Frankenstein. Additionally, Wrightson's art has been featured at Comic-Con International San Diego in 2016 with an artist alley gallery, the Bernie Wrightson Art Tribute Exhibit in Los Angeles in October 2016, as well as being represented in Guillermo del Toro: His Creepy at Home with Monsters Exhibit. His art is legendary and will inspire others for many decades to come.
For those unfamiliar with Wrightson's work, personal recommendations include Bernie Wrightson's Frankenstein (1983) and honestly all of the collaborations between Wrightson and Niles. Also, definitely look for the various books that Wrightson put out over the years and/or has illustrated that showcase his brilliant talent.


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Bikers With Big Hearts: An Evening With Bikers Against Child Abuse
I don't get out much. My dear friend Frank Gambino points this out often. Getting up in the wee dark hours for the K2 Radio Morning Show has pretty much put the brakes on many evening activities, but I was lured out to the Beacon Club last Thursday for an event to benefit some really cool people, a group doing something you might not expect if you're sticking to stereotypes.
I first met some folks from Bikers Against Child Abuse LaBonte Canyon Chapter at First Night in Casper, a family-friendly, no-substances-allowed New Year's Eve celebration. My son took a shine to Chuey, Lady Dye, Trick, and the rest not just because they're bikers (a current fascination) but because of the work they do.
B.A.C.A. works with family services and the courts to help and empower victims of child abuse. They help the victim regain a sense of confidence and power, by letting them have control of "scary bikers" (their description, not mine). And they do much more.
Here's their mission statement, from the National website:
"Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc. (B.A.C.A.) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. We exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. We stand ready to lend support to our wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. We work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children. We desire to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child that this child is part of our organization, and that we are prepared to lend our physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and our physical presence. We stand at the ready to shield these children from further abuse. We do not condone the use of violence or physical force in any manner, however, if circumstances arise such that we are the only obstacle preventing a child from further abuse, we stand ready to be that obstacle."
On Thursday, April 27th, I ventured out to Thankful Thursday at the Beacon Club for a fundraiser for B.A.C.A., as Rodeo Rick of My Country 95.5 (looking fine in his western dress duds, I must say) worked his auctioneering magic to raise more than $11,300.00 for the group. I know they'll put those funds to work in a great way to benefit the children that need our help the most. Excellent work, my friends, it's a privilege to know you.
Oh, and I may have jumped into the auction and scored some biker gear. I may loan out the leathers and helmet to the boys, but mitts off my Orange County Choppers jacket. All mine.
Susan Burk, K2 Radio Morning Show


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Vaccines generally work by introducing a piece of a virus or bacteria into your body so you can develop long-lasting immunity to the pathogen. While the piece introduced by the vaccine rapidly fades away, your body's immune system remembers what it saw. When it encounters the virus or bacteria in the real world it mounts a strong immune response preventing or decreasing the severity of infection.
For COVID-19 vaccines, all of the approved vaccines so far used a spike protein. The spike protein is located on the outside of a coronavirus and is how SARS-CoV-2 (the coronavirus) enters human cells. Its location on the outside of the virus makes it so the immune system can recognize it easily.
The spike protein is unique to SARS-CoV-2 – it doesn't look like other proteins your body makes. So antibodies created against the spike protein won't harm your body, they will only target coronavirus.
However, the genomic stability of SARS-CoV-2 that scientists had first expected has been disrupted by the emergence of different variants over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. The N-terminal domain (NTD) of the virus's spike protein has appeared as a potentially mutable structure—scientists have reported it has deletion-prone regions that may allow the virus to escape antibody neutralization. According to a report posted to medRxiv June 12, the prevalence of these deletions increased during surges of COVID-19 cases worldwide. The study's authors also report the presence of NTD deletions in SARS-CoV-2 samples from COVID-19 patients who had either been infected before or who were already fully vaccinated.
The team hypothesizes these deletions could assist the virus in evading immunity, potentially playing a role in surges and vaccine breakthrough infections.


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The Chinese Mobile manufacturer Elephone has launched a new smartphone with impressive specs sheet, and an affordable price of $119.99.
Dubbed Elephone Trunk, the phone comes with a 5 inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, and is powered by a Snapdragon 410 quad-core 1.2GHz processor. It has 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of onboard storage, which is expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card, and a 2,100mAh battery.
Running Android 5.1 Lollipop Operating System, the Elephone Trunk features a 13 mega-pixel AF Samsung camera on the rear, while a 2 megapixel sensor works for selfies. It comes with a number of connectivity options, including 4G LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, FM Radio, Hotspot and GLONASS.
The company says that Elephone Trunk will be available for pre-sale starting August 20th on a reducing price depending on the pre-sale orders. In this sale promotion, if the phone receives 100k orders, the phone will be priced at $109.99, then if the orders goes up to 200k, the phone price will be reduced to $99.99, and it can go as low as $89.99 if orders reach to 300k quantity.
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LANSING — In conjunction with new broadband legislation, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) introduced its LinkMichigan initiative to address the critical need for high-speed telecommunications access throughout the state.
Since its launch in May 2001 the initiative has been gaining speed and spreading throughout the state, as intended. And as it spreads, parallels develop with Engler's plan.
In partnership with several public and private organizations, the initiative was introduced to transform Michigan telecommunications infrastructure into one of the most robust and advanced in the nation.
"In today's business environment, high-speed telecommunications service is becoming a necessity, not a luxury, for both the private and public sector," said David Brandon, chairman of the MEDC executive committee. "Michigan has long been a powerhouse in economic development. However, if the issue of greater telecommunications access isn't addressed, the state could lose its leadership role. The LinkMichigan report offers insightful and important recommendations to facilitate the further development of Michigan's telecommunications capabilities."
The executive committee identified several telecommunications infrastructure issues or concerns that were increasingly facing the public and private sector. Some of those issues include:
**Dissatisfaction with broadband or bandwidth availability in the state.
**Lack of an adequate infrastructure backbone in many regions of the state to carry fast-speed broadband traffic.
**Little or no information on availability and accessibility of telecommunications infrastructure.
**Lack of understanding by many communities as to the importance of developing telecommunications infrastructure in their region.
"Access to high-speed telecommunications is an important component of ensuring the healthy economic future of Michigan's communities," said Doug Rothwell, president and CEO of the MEDC. "This is an important step forward for these regions and for Michigan as a whole."
Many of these concerns were echoed in the governor's plan and together the two worked to establish what the MEDC hopes will "facilitate investments that help provide the most robust telecommunications infrastructure in the nation."
Engler's high-speed Internet plan seeks to create a statewide financing authority to help fund broadband rollout, establish tax credits for firms that invest in new broadband infrastructure and establish a one-stop statewide right-of-way authority.
Together, LinkMichigan and Engler's plan will mean an additional 500,000 jobs over the next decade and a $440 billion boost to the state's economy.
Along the way LinkMichigan has added to its services, including contracting with Merit Network Inc. to conduct the LinkMichigan community planning assistance program. Merit is a nonprofit organization governed by Michigan's public universities and will work in partnership with the Department of Telecommunications at Michigan State University. The program provides funding to communities to help them develop innovative "last mile" high-speed telecommunications plans.
"The formation of this partnership shows that the LinkMichigan plan continues to develop from a vision to reality," said Rothwell. "This partnership will provide qualified consultation to local leaders throughout the state looking to develop unique strategies to make high-speed telecommunications more widely available in their communities."
The MEDC also has established some expectations for local governments interested in applying for planning grants. Higher funding consideration will be given to those projects that demonstrate strong local commitment, such as providing high levels of local matching funds; involve more than one government jurisdiction, such as regional and or multi-county projects; show partnership and collaboration among multiple community sectors including government, business, educational, health and professional groups; and display an organized and thoughtful approach with concise, articulated and clearly defined needs, purposes, objectives, activities and outcomes.
Most recently the initiative announced that two Community Development Block Grants totaling $112,500 have been offered to Huron County, representing a partnership of "thumb" region counties, and Cass County. The funding will be used to launch regional telecommunications planning projects to develop local strategies for improving telecommunications services as part of the LinkMichigan initiative.
"Together with the governor's broadband plan, we see LinkMichigan working to provide high-speed Internet access to everyone in Michigan that wants it," said Jeff Kaczmarek of the Michigan Virtual University. "That is a huge step but we are willing to work together to provide the state of Michigan the kind of support it deserves."


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Spell and the Gyspy collective
The brand was started by sisters elizabeth and isabella whom have a history of great craftsmanship and creative spirit. Their flagship boutique is situated in Byron Bay, Australia where they design and produce clothing, accessories, jewellery and homewards that will transform your wardrobes into a dreamlike space.
I only discovered this amazing brand towards the end of last year and i remember saving up for my very first but not last purchase of the thunderbird singlet in cream. From the very moment i discovered their blog and brand i have continually been inspired, and each of their photo shoots have taken my breath away in the way they are able to capture such beauty in every photo.
Since last year i have been able to purchase a number of pieces which i love to wear and have fun spreading the love of the brand throughout melbourne. Each garment is so beautifully made- allowing us to own a little piece of the brand. The casablanca kimono defiantly being my favourite piece- it's colour/ pattern, soft fabric, secret lace details and the story behind the design makes it the perfect layer to any outfit.
I am so excited to be travelling to Byron bay end of year where i will visit the store ( hopefully be doing work experience too yay) and meet the amazing girls who have provided me with endless customer service over and over. I can't wait to have the lucky opportunity to walk in the shoes of these girls and experience first hand where all the ideas are born.
I highly recommend you check this brand out and from the bottom of my heart i thank all the girls for giving me such inspiration in life and pieces to help me express my style in so many ways.
Here is one of my favourite quotes by Lizzy about their freedom in solitude shoot & video:
"You can be traveling around the world, spreading your wings in spontaneous moments of freedom, being a total gypsy, but on rare occasions, when you're home, alone in the familiar surroundings of your home, you can experience a freedom that is something really magical and other worldly," Elizabeth says."


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Climate change is happening. Impacts are projected to become increasingly severe. Youth can be important agents of change in raising awareness and taking action.
'Y-Adapt' or 'Youth Adapt' is an interactive, games-based curriculum. It educates, engages and inspires youth to act in their communities to adapt to climate change.
How does Y-Adapt create real world change?
- Knowledge and Sharing – Youth learn about climate change and its impacts and can share their experiences with other youth around the world.
- Community – Youth engage their local communities on climate change action and become part of the global Y-Adapt community.
- Action – Youth work together to adapt resources in their community to reduce climate change impacts and become more climate resilient.
Running Y-Adapt
Youth: This curriculum is designed for youth aged 13-25
Training: Facilitators should be trained in the methodology
Inclusive: Strive for an inclusive, gender balanced participant selection
Sessions: 7 sessions, that take approximately 1 hour each – see time guides
Duration: Recommended to run 1 or 2 modules per week over 3-4 weeks
Intensive: It is possible to run Y-Adapt intensively over 3 days
Action: After module 6, youth have 6-8 weeks to implement their action plan
Monitor: Progress is innovatively monitored through youth-led photo diaries
Evaluate: Actions are documented in 'Adaptation Cards' to evaluate outputs
Inspire: Y-Adapt actions are shared globally to inspire more youth-led action!
Session 1: Introduction
An introduction to Y-adapt ending in a creative competition where teams present real-life examples of youth-led adaptations from around the world.
Session 2: Climate Change Challenge
A playful session that demonstrates weather compared to climate, leading into an energetic game that teaches about the greenhouse effect, global warming and climate change.
Session 3: Map the Hazard
Critical thinking challenge to map out extreme weather and its impacts. Voting determines the most frequent and impactful hazards in the local community.
Session 4: See the System
A card game where teams of players compete to identify how people, places, and things (resources) fit into systems. This is followed by an interactive exercise in which youth systematically brainstorm the important resources in their community.
Session 5: Act to Adapt
A giant board game that gets youth to prioritise important resources in their community which are vulnerable to specific extreme weather events. Youth must negotiate with each other to take individual or collective actions to protect their community resources.
Session 6: Choose your Challenge
An interactive challenge in which youth must create an action plan to adapt their community. Youth engage in a reality role-play competition to act through challenges and solutions in implementing their plans, before choosing the adaptation they will implement in real life.
Session 7: Join the Y-Adapt Global Community
This is the final session of the Y-adapt curriculum. Youth create an adaptation card to capture the real world adaptation that they implemented in their community. The card is then shared to inspire other youth around the world, to inspire them to also take action.
A facilitation guide and other materials are available on this website. We have also translated the files to French, find the J'Adapte files here.
To help you learn how to facilitate each session, we have developed facilitation videos, which you can find here.
Y-Adapt is the product of a collaboration between the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, the Philippine Red Cross, PLAN International and the Engagement Lab at Emerson College.
We also extend our gratitude to the following partners, which have played a key role in the testing and finalisation of the materials: PLAN Philippines, Haiti Red Cross, Guatemala Red Cross and Iranian Red Crescent.
All Y-Adapt materials are licensed with Creative Commons Attribution: NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 international License.


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2018-2019 Eastern Conference Preview! We're back! A new NHL season is upon us and the St. Louis Blues opened training camp. Before we get to the St. Louis Blues, we are going to preview the Eastern Conference. Jason, Chris and Ashley break down who they think will go to the Stanley Cup playoffs out of the Eastern Conference and look at the offseason moves of all the teams in both the Atlantic and Metropolitian divisions.
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It wasn't long ago — those first two normal months of 2020 — that musician Sara Kendall decided to leave Ridgewood, Queens, behind for Austin, Texas. She had a new, soundtrack-inspired, cinematic pop album under belt that was a stark departure from her more subdued earlier work. She even had a new name — Llynks — to go with the music. She made her move just in time, considering what was coming.
It would be five months before Kendall released Become the Root on July 10, because COVID-19 would change the industry comprehensively. So even though the timeline doesn't support the tried-and-true, cause-and-effect narrative of "new city, new name, new sound," COVID-19's preternatural ability to alter our perception of time cultivates a sense that all of these changes in Kendall's life are intertwined.
Kendall has had a 20s with a bit of tumult. New York City isn't a cheap or easy place to live, and she hustled constantly to make it work. She doesn't think of herself as a model, but she did some sizable gigs to pay the bills. Around that time she was also working as a caterer. She lived in a couple neighborhoods — Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and Ridgewood, Queens, which resembles neighboring Bushwick, Brooklyn, much more so than the rest of Queens. She was trying things on to see if they fit. Somewhere in there she recorded slow-burning, hypnotic songs under her own name with The Eyes of My Mother composer Ariel Loh. (Vanyaland referred to single "Fantasies" as a "phantom play of broken emotions and delayed regret.") Later, she wrote more pop-oriented numbers. Nevertheless, she was looking to do something more expansive. The songs didn't quite fit exactly what she sought.
"The Sara Kendall stuff — I was still trying to find my sound. I was all over the place," Kendall says.
Before she left, she managed to get into Sweet Rains Studios with Justin Mathews and commit Become the Root to finality after two or three years of writing. The album has techno and industrial elements with a few brushstrokes of cross-genre 1980s influences — all of that blended with a bit of the avant-pop of artists like SOPHIE or Charli XCX. References to the aesthetic of Vangelis' eminent Blade Runner score are certainly there. With Kendall's vocals in the mix, the songs have a distinct opening-credits or closing-credits air. It's a fitting New York album for her to have made before embarking on her new path. It's as expansive as she desired, while maintaining the noteworthy intimacy of her earlier work.
"It's very visual [music]. I definitely had intended to get a much bigger cinematic sound that was cyber-punky and industrial almost," Kendall said. "I wanted to keep it under that pop umbrella, but still make it different and unique enough. My goal is for it to be placed in films or TV. That's one of my dreams."
For "Aching For Me" from Become The Root, "I envision a boss battle, or Harrison Ford getting the replicants," Kendall says. "Just something really intense and just severe and immediate."
"I feel pretty influenced by the Spyro [the Dragon] soundtrack," she says. "I played Spyro all the time — the first one for [PlayStation]. That's definitely stuck with me. It just has. Not something I can control, because it's just been ingrained in me since day one."
Kendall and Mathews took the album from a collection of vocal-piano demos to 10 fully realized songs in four months. Kendall went Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and "we really just went for it," she says. Because she'd already written the songs, it was easy to just quickly build on the foundations, she added.
Fast forward to today, and Kendall regards her new album with a great sense of pride. The huge, off-kilter, and sometimes experimental work, paired with catchy hooks and her fantastic vocals, is where she wanted to go with Llynks.
"I just feel so much more certain of exactly what I want to do… I'm aware that this stuff is kind of left of center, and I like that," Kendall says. "I've never tried to set out to make a charting song. I feel what's more important is what you have to say."
Become the Root is available now to stream via your favorite platforms.


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The PGA of Australia will postpone the Morobe Open and Papua New Guinea Open as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
The two events, staged on the Ladbrokes Pro-Am Series and ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia respectively, were set to be played in April and May, but are likely to be rescheduled later in the year.
The decision has been made in the wake of the World Health Organisation officially declaring the virus a global pandemic.
The PGA of Australia's tournaments director Australasia, Nick Dastey, says the safety of the golfers, volunteers and stakeholders was paramount to the decision.
"While it's disappointing to postpone any event, the health and safety of our players, members, staff and volunteers is always our top priority," Dastey said.
"As infection rates in Australia continue to increase, the PGA is working closely with health authorities and government bodies to ensure we adopt the safest practices to protect all those involved in putting together our golf events.
"We're currently in discussions with all stakeholders to determine a revised date for the event later in the year. We will continue to review our position in light of the latest information from subject-matter experts."


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Genachowski: FCC's Pai Can Be Inclusive, Pragmatic Chairman
Former FCC chairman Julius Genachowski, now a partner at The Carlyle Group, had some encouraging words for the newest head of the agency, just one of a number of shout-outs that continued Tuesday following the senior Republican's confirmation that he had been picked by the Donald Trump Administration to succeed outgoing chairman Tom Wheeler.
"The Chairman is the chief executive of the agency, which brings a set of challenges different from being a commissioner, but Ajit has the firepower to learn what he'll need to learn," Genachowski told B&C. "He'll need to lead the agency through tough decisions in a rough and tumble environment with strongly held points of view across the spectrum, but he has the experience, the perspective and, I believe, the willingness to craft solutions that are inclusive and pragmatic. Ajit will also be able to hit the ground running, and that's important given the costs of regulatory uncertainty in such a vital part of the economy, and the need to maintain and extend U.S. leadership in mobile and broadband."
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), who has been active on communications and tech issues, had lots of nice things to say about his fellow Republican.
"Ajit Pai is a tireless and intrepid fighter for innovators and a thoughtful advocate of policies that advance choice and competition in the telecommunications marketplace," he said. "His selection is a welcome sign of change that shows a long-overdue turnaround at the FCC is now ensured in our new administration. I look forward to working with him on solutions that will encourage investment, promote consumer choice, foster innovation and bring fresh thinking that will encourage creative disruption across the FCC's broad jurisdiction. Ajit is truly an exceptional choice and I congratulate him on this much-deserved honor."
"As a commissioner, Ajit Pai stood against the burdensome regulations that hinder technological innovation and growth," said Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) "Over the years, I've had the chance to host him in my office for comprehensive discussions on some of the biggest challenges facing the telecommunications industry, and I welcome his expertise and leadership going forward as FCC Chairman."
America's Public Television Stations president Patrick Butler is a Pai fan.
"America's Public Television Stations commend President Trump for his designation of Commissioner Ajit Pai as Chairman of the FCC, and we congratulate Chairman Pai on his promotion," he said. "We appreciate the support Chairman Pai has given to public television on some of our most important issues at the Commission, and we look forward to working with him in his new position of leadership. The Commission and the country will benefit from his intelligence, experience, eloquence and good judgment."
David Williams, president of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, was another. "TPA is pleased by the choice of Commissioner Pai to lead the FCC… [He] has been an advocate for taxpayers by protecting them from subsidies that ex-Chairman Tom Wheeler attempted to give away during spectrum auctions. Commissioner Pai is also a fierce advocate for a truly open Internet, having fought against the Net Neutrality rules promulgated under ex-Chairman Wheeler. It is also critical to note that Commissioner Pai is a champion for the creative community..."
"The Media Institute offers its heartiest congratulations to Ajit Pai, who is eminently qualified and extremely well positioned to lead the Federal Communications Commission," said Media Institute chairman Patrick Maines. "As an FCC commissioner, Ajit Pai has repeatedly demonstrated his commitment to the development of sound communications policy based on competition, and to a strong First Amendment – a commitment that has benefited all Americans. Comm. Pai, who received The Media Institute's Freedom of Speech Award in 2016, will now have the opportunity to shape more directly the future of a rapidly evolving telecom industry and the means by which all Americans communicate. Given his common-sense approach, legal knowledge, and analytical expertise, we are confident that he will excel as the next FCC Chairman."
"CenturyLink congratulates Ajit Pai on being elevated to FCC chair, a leadership role for which he is extremely well qualified given his thorough understanding of the many challenges facing the rapidly changing communications industry," said CenturyLink senior VP for public policy John F. Jones. "We look forward to continuing to work with Commissioner Pai, who will bring a much-needed free market approach to his new role. Hopefully this will result in the thoughtful elimination of outdated, unnecessary federal regulations that stifle investment and no longer reflect rapidly evolving consumer demands and the entry of innovative, new competitors."
But not everyone was rolling out the welcome mat. Pai is no fan of the FCC's Open Internet order, which he has pledged to roll back.
Demand Progress is no fan of the new chairman, even using his appointment as a fundraiser.
"Pai is a guy who said after Trump was elected that the neutrality's 'days are numbered' and that he would 'fire up the weed whacker' to gut protections like the open internet rule," the group said in an email to supporters Tuesday. "Pai wants to undo the free and open internet rules we won in 2015. But Demand Progress, together with you and our allies, saved the internet before, and we can do it again. Will you chip in $5 to help us fight back against Trump's anti-net neutrality FCC chairman?"
One of the impediments that has been cited to those broadband buildouts are such environmental impact reviews.
"As with many appointments by Mr. Trump, I am concerned that as Chairman, Commissioner Pai will work for policies that benefit special interests and Big Cable, which have sought for years to control access to content on the internet above the interests of the American people," said Sen. Ron Wyden (R-Ore.).
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The downside to S'well's rapid rise was cheaper knock-offs of their bottle had flooded the market. With no way to stop the counterfeits, S'well asked us to help make their brand bigger than just the bottle. We created S'well's first-ever brand film to help elevate them from a sports bottle to high-end fashion accessory brand. After the film launched S'well beat their Black Friday sales from the year before and then remarkably again every day through Christmas.
For S'well's second brand film we wanted to take their luxury aesthetics up a notch, while also making a stronger connection between the brand, the bottle and the oceans they are helping to protect. We married high-fashion, sultry music and the magic of one of Earth's natural wonders to elevate this green brand to a high-fashion lust-worthy accessory.
A darling of brand activations, art critics and selfie lovers, this is a great example of how my art and advertising careers have been colliding. Participants see rapidly flashing text (synced to the shutter speed of a camera phone) over their reflection. Then only when a user takes a photo will they discover one of thousand phrases (often confronting and inspiring) paired with their likeness. I like to think that this mirror has the power to make us all a little more self(ie)-aware.
For years Tasmania's popular Boags beer was only available by the bottle in Mainland Australia. With a soon-to-be rollout of it's "on tap" draught beer, we were tasked to generate excitement and PR through a teaser launch campaign. The heart of the multi-channel idea was the fabrication of a massive green pipeline stretching across the Bass Strait bringing Boags directly into pubs across Australia.
In this viral campaign we took Diesel's long-standing and ironic brand line, FOR SUCCESSFUL LIVING, and simply applied it to underwear. Poking fun at the notion that underwear is just for being sexy, these films suggest some other instances that are appropriate to wear them. The videos received over 2 Million views in the early days of YouTube.
Speedo hired us to create video content using their superstar swimmers (Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, et al.) to help support their big website relaunch. By design we made the videos feel as if the swimmers shot themselves goofing around after swim practice. Then before Speedo released them, the swimmers intentionally leaked the videos to their massive social media followings.
BBDO enlisted us to help relaunch Starbucks' trademark Frappuccino beverage and new "however-you-want-it" offering. An integrated campaign based on Frapp's fanatical fanbase went on to become one of Starbucks most successful campaigns ever, while also increasing Frapp's Facebook followers from 1.4 Million to 3.3 Million in just three months.
R/GA tapped us to make video and social content to support their site/app redesign for the next rendition of the Nike+ Human Race. For an event that claims to be open to everyone, we took a humorous approach by giving voice to the "non-humans" who were indeed excluded from the race.
Teach For America wanted an online educational series that could help teachers with their troubled classrooms. What started as tutorials seen by few, became a drama-packed, docu-reality TV pilot with the potential for a wider audience. Over a few months, we documented a young teacher to see if she could take back her classroom from 23 adorable trouble-makers.
Google Creative Lab asked us to create 10 videos for Google's Demo Slam, an instructional series demonstrating inventive and entertaining uses of Google's technologies and features.
When your everyday credit card purchases bring you double rewards, you might just become smitten with them. This simple insight led to these :15 second reminders from Chase to always 'Love the Double'.
Toyota Camry is renowned for being a reliable all-around great car with no real point of difference. It truly is the sum of its parts that make it a brilliant package. It's every bit brilliant.
Cool Capitals, a group of five European cities, wanted to increase tourism interest from the USA. To show off the cities in a unique way, we created a viral campaign dressed as a sensationalized news story about a female polygamist who was caught having five husbands in each of the cities.
We won the Ancestory.com account on the creative insight that people's character traits are formed and passed on by their ancestor's lives and stories.
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[JURIST] A jury for the 331st Criminal District Court [official website] of Texas found former US House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-TX) [JURIST news archive] guilty of money laundering and conspiracy Wednesday, after deliberating for 19 hours. The charges stemmed from $190,000 donated by corporate interests to DeLay's political action committee (PAC) during the 2002 midterm election, which was allegedly funneled through the Republican National Committee (RNC) [party website] for use in state elections. The RNC then distributed the money to seven legislative candidates at DeLay's direction in order to circumvent a state election law [Tex. Elec. Code § 253.094] forbidding corporate contributions to political campaigns, according to prosecutors. The former congressman faces anywhere from five years to life in prison [VOA report] although the judge may elect probation instead. DeLay maintains his innocence and plans to appeal the verdict, calling the trial both an abuse of power and a miscarriage of justice [AP report]. DeLay is set to be sentenced on December 20 [WP report].
In August, DeLay's lawyer confirmed that a US Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal probe into DeLay's association with lobbyist Jack Abramoff [JURIST news archive] had been dismissed without charges being filed [JURIST report]. The investigation lasted six years and included grand jury testimony from former aides as well as a review of more than 1,000 documents and e-mails from DeLay's office. In August 2008, a Texas appeals court allowed the money laundering indictment [JURIST report] against DeLay's associates to stand. In 2007, a Texas appeals court ruled against reinstating a charge of conspiracy to violate the state's election law against DeLay and his two associates. After he was indicted, DeLay stepped down as House majority leader and later resigned from Congress [JURIST reports].


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I always had a dream to visit Egypt in Africa for the Great Pyramids and the River Nile. The history and constructions of the Pyramids of Giza amazed me since I read about the seven wonders of the ancient world in my childhood at school. The first look of the pyramids from the land of Egypt was like a throwback to those history books I enjoyed reading. Finally, I made a memorable solo trip to Egypt. I had a fantastic 18 days trip, and during that time I visited several destinations and all the famous historical monuments and cities. So, Egypt is all about the rich history and fascinating culture. It is common to go with guided tours in Egypt, but to be more familiar with the longest histories of ancient Egypt; it is a must to go through some of the best travel guide books. Here, I've listed 7 must-read travel books to visit Egypt and help you plan your perfect trip in the future.
The world's oldest tourist destination Egypt has a lot to offer for every visitor. Many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the oldest three pyramids in Giza Necropolis, got every year all the massive attention from the world tourists. Cruising on the blue Nile River or a traditional Felucca ride is one of the must-do for all. The capital city Cairo itself is one of the oldest and historic and best to explore many beautiful mosques and Egyptian Museum for the vast collections of the great Egyptian civilizations of antiquity.
Besides exploring all the ancient temples in Aswan and Luxor during the reign of Pharaohs, Egypt also has all the lovely beaches for a relaxing trip on the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. And you can't forget about Queen Cleopatra when in Egypt, visiting the port of Alexandria will take you back to the reign of Cleopatra.
Furthermore, these days it is also fun to enjoy the safari and camping tour in the beautiful oasis of Egypt. I had a unique experience in Bahariya Oasis to explore White Desert, Black Desert, and Crystal Mountain. And what to tell about the mouth-watering Egyptian desserts? I simply loved to have a lot during my Egypt tour.
Yes, Egypt is a vast country; apart from all I mentioned, there are a lot of places to explore. For first time visitors, the following list of books on Egypt will guide you to know about the country and its history and culture, how to travel around Egypt, essential travel tips, must-visit travel sights, and top things to do during Egypt travel.
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Table of Contents
- 1 Lonely Planet Egypt (Travel Guide)
- 2 Egypt – Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
- 3 DK Eyewitness Egypt (Travel Guide)
- 4 A History of Egypt: From Earliest Times to the Present
- 5 Top 10 Cairo and the Nile (Pocket Travel Guide)
- 6 The Nile: A Journey Downriver Through Egypt's Past and Present (Vintage Departures)
- 7 3rd Grade History: The Egyptian Civilization: Egyptian Books for Kids (Children's Ancient History Books)
- 8 Are You On Pinterest? Click To Save These For Later Read!
Lonely Planet Egypt (Travel Guide)
Lonely Planet Egypt Travel Guide to give you the best planning advice and local secrets to help you to visit all top sights along with hidden discoveries in Egypt. It covers cultural insights, history, politics, music, cuisine, landscapes based on different parts of Egypt mainly Cairo, Giza, Nile Valley, Alexandria, Luxor, Suez Canal, Siwa Oasis, Sinai, the Mediterranean, and Red Sea Coasts, and more. You'll get all insider money-saving tips and reviews to explore the best of Egypt with Lonely Planet Egypt. The eBook version also comes with downloadable PDF and offline maps. Lonely Planet Egypt books are 100% well researched and packed with all updated travel information to the country.
Moreover, Lonely Planet Egyptian Arabic Phrasebook & Dictionary is also a great addition to avoid any language and custom barriers by knowing and learning all common social words and helpful phrases in Egyptian Arabic and more than 120 languages. Such a phrasebook is truly helpful for safe travel while traveling around like a local or even chatting with locals. In this way, you'll also be able to discover more about their culture, custom, and travel style.
- Egypt travel itineraries
- Up-to-date travel advice
- Essential money-saving tips on any budget
- Colorful maps and images
- Egyptian culture, history, politics, music, landscapes, cuisine, people
- Insider tips for traveling like a local
- Hidden discoveries along with all top Egypt destinations
Egypt – Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Egypt – Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture written by Jailan Zayan is a must-read to guide you and to be familiar with local customs and culture. The author of this book is Egyptian and shared all the practical advice and tips for foreign visitors. You'll get to know the changes between the ancient and present Egyptian traditions and customs from this essential guide book.
This guidebook covers all the significant changes in Egyptian life and attitudes throughout the history and revolution of the country. However, as a tourist or visitor, it is a great practice to respect and understand the local customs before your travels or during your visit and safe stay in Egypt.
- Egyptian history, values, and attitudes
- Culture of Egypt
- Traditions and customs of Egypt
- Culture of ancient Cairo
- How to make friends and communicate in Egypt
- The outline of present Egypt, peoples, and cultural changes
- Private and Family Life of Egypt
- Travel, Health, and Safety information for foreign visitors
DK Eyewitness Egypt (Travel Guide)
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Egypt provides depth insight and expert tips on all the most magnificent sights of Egypt. It covers detailed itineraries on must-visit destinations, from ancient pyramids to famous monuments, museums. It is fun to explore Egypt with the help of this travel book as it comes with many custom maps, area maps, 3-D drawings, illustrations, and colorful photos. This travel guide to Egypt also provides guided walking tours with history and cultural insights and visitor information.
DK Eyewitness travel books on Egypt also packed with particular recommendations on the best hotels and restaurants for tourists. You'll get all the expert tips and information on the local drink and dining specialties, the best places to eat, and shop from this travel guide.
- Detailed itineraries and highlights on the "must-visit" destinations of Egypt
- Hundred colorful photos and custom maps
- Area maps marked with sightseeing attractions
- 3-D drawings with hand-drawn illustrations
- Guided walking tours with insights on the history and culture of the sights
- Detailed Cairo city map with street finder indexes
- Best things to do in Egypt
- Places to shop in Egypt
- Best places to eat and drink
- Recommendations on Egypt hotels and restaurants
A History of Egypt: From Earliest Times to the Present
It is the history of Egypt that fascinates many visitors every year to travel to Egypt. A History of Egypt: From Earliest Times to the Present is by Jason Thompson and great reads for general readers to students and, of course, for travelers. It provides the most extended 5,000 years of Egyptian history full of insights. Moreover, it highlights the secure connections between the earliest pharaohs times in ancient Egypt to the present modern day of the Arab nation.
The author has given an excellent introduction to Egyptian history and mentioned important events and all the monuments built in different dynasties. Those loves and eager to know and learn about ancient history this book is a must-read for them. This book is highly informative, easy to follow, and also gives a clear overview of the country in different eras.
- History of Egypt
- The ancient history of Egypt
- Human history by the Nile
- Panoramic historical view of Egypt
- Highly informative and easy to follow
Top 10 Cairo and the Nile (Pocket Travel Guide)
Are you looking for a perfect pocket-sized companion to explore the best in the Cairo city of your own? Top 10 Cairo and the Nile are the recommended pocket travel guidebook to Cairo by DK Eyewitness. This pocket travel guide offers 10 best of everything to make the best trip to an ancient and historic city like Cairo. It covers dozens of top 10 lists and insider tips for every visitor based on a different area in Cairo.
You'll get top 10 recommendations on must-see museums, festivals and events, art and culture, best Nile cruises, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops and hotels, best outdoor and fun activities for kids, best places to shop. Best restaurant reviews in various areas of Cairo also included in this Cairo travel guide book. Not only about the capital city, but it also included a guide to exploring the best in the surrounding areas of Cairo like Alexandria, Saqqara, Aswan, Luxor, and Lake Nassar.
- Cairo city guide
- Pull-out and fold-out map and guide with useful phone numbers
- Top 10 museums in Cairo and the Nile
- Top 10 events and festivals in Cairo and the Nile
- Best arts and culture in the city of Cairo
- To spend a day in Cairo and surrounding areas with 60 great ideas
- Best hotels in Cairo for every budget
- Restaurant reviews in the city of Cairo areas
- Recommendations on cafes and coffee shops and restaurants and places to shop in Cairo
- What not to miss in the top 10 sights of Cairo and the Nile
- Top 10 things to avoid in Cairo
The Nile: A Journey Downriver Through Egypt's Past and Present (Vintage Departures)
The Nile: A Journey Downriver Through Egypt's Past and Present is a great history and travelogue written by Toby Wilkinson, a famous Egyptologist. Both Egypt and the River Nile are timeless, but the Nile is the life of Egypt, and without the Nile, no Egypt can exist. In the entire book, through the journey from Aswan to Cairo, the author describes the history and importance of the great River Nile and Egypt's complete dependence on the Nile's waters.
The Nile brought life to an ancient Egyptian civilization in the past, also in the present playing a vital role in supporting the country's agriculture and its more than 96% population. Yes, Egypt consists of only the river-land. He wrote how everyone has fallen under the spell of the Nile, and it's not only the stunning river view. All the pharaohs, emperors from the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Luxor Temple, gained immortality who joined their fate to the Nile.
- History of the River Nile
- Ancient Egyptian civilizations
- Importance and the vital role of the River Nile in Egypt
3rd Grade History: The Egyptian Civilization: Egyptian Books for Kids (Children's Ancient History Books)
Egypt is a great historic destination for a family tour with kids. Children's got fascinated by the enchanting history of the pyramids from their school. It's the best and recommended to go through some of the informative Ancient Egypt history books before the tour. 3rd Grade History: The Egyptian Civilization: Egyptian Books for Kids by Baby Professor is a fun way to learn about Egyptian Civilization from a visual perspective. The magic of this Children's Ancient History Books is they will not feel bored while reading Ancient History of Egypt. It is free from dense texts but full of colorful pictures to tell a thousand stories; you'll love to imagine that you were there. For each photo, short references included, and it will be easy for the kids to remember the incident based on the picture.
Furthermore, Egyptian Books for Kids is full of information regarding pyramids and pharaohs, ancient Egyptians religion, culture, and their practices. The interactive way to learn about Egyptian Civilization will give back life to ancient Egypt.
- Egyptian Civilization
- Ancient History of Egypt
- Colorful high-quality photos
- A fun way to learn ancient Egypt History with a visual experience
- Free of dense texts yet informative
- Easy to learn and remember
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Cobe has won the competition to design a 100 m high-rise for Global Business Gate, delevoped by Elof Hansson Properties and Alecta, in central Gothenburg, Sweden.
Completed in 2025, the 30,000 sqm mixed-use building will offer 3,000 workplaces, offices, co-working spaces and public facilities and will be part of the new Masthuggskajen development at the city's central harbour front.
Global Business Gate will be an open and inviting workplace and meeting place for international trade, community and culture.
The terracing and concave volume gives it a characteristic profile in the Gothenburg skyline, inspired by the waterfront location and the harbour's scale and existing buildings. Source and images Courtesy of Cobe.


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While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have yet to call the etiology of what had sickened hundreds of passengers and crew on board the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas, the outbreak tally of people with gastrointestinal illness symptoms continues to rise.
As of Saturday, federal health officials now put the count at nearly 600 people. This is broken down as follows: 561 of 6,285 (8.91%) passengers and 31 of 2,169 (1.45%) crew, for a total of 592.
The ship returned to it's home port in Port Canaveral yesterday, one day early from the scheduled return.
While not confirmed, health officials believe the cause of the outbreak is norovirus.
WATCH: Space Coast Daily video of passengers disembarking
Norovirus is a highly contagious viral illness that often goes by other names, such as viral gastroenteritis, stomach flu, and food poisoning.
The symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and some stomach cramping. Sometimes people additionally have a low-grade fever, chills,headache, muscle aches, and a general sense of tiredness. The illness often begins suddenly, and the infected person may feel very sick. In most people, the illness is self-limiting with symptoms lasting for about 1 or 2 days. In general, children experience more vomiting than adults do.
Norovirus is spread person to person particularly in crowded, closed places. Norovirus is typically spread through contaminated food and water, touching surfaces or objects contaminated with norovirus and then putting your hand or fingers in your mouth and close contact with someone who is vomiting or has diarrhea.
Norovirus causes more than 20 million illnesses annually in the US, and it is the leading cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks in the United States.
Passengers did get a refund plus $200 credit per room to accommodate their travels back home.
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