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How to test for nickel levels in soil, water and plant based food? Allergy sufferer needs serious help.?
I would like to know if there is a way to test soil and water for nickel and determine how much is present?
Or is there a way to test plant based foods for the nickel levels they have absorbed?
I have researched this extensively and can only find information about getting tested for metals within the body. Confirming this would not change my dilemma. I have to work diligently at avoiding any further exposure to nickel as I understand there is no way of removing this metal once it is ingested. I have seen many specialists and their help is not only expensive, but limited (due to a lack of research in this area).
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
If anyone needs reference material regarding nickel in soil, water and plant based food should Read This from Ohio State University.
Join this facebook group to learn more about eczema caused by nickel allergy.
The only data I can find on nickel accumulation in the human body is insoluble compounds accumulating in the lungs of smokers (greater than in the lungs of workers in the nickel industry). Insoluble compounds in food get passed out in faeces, and the body excretes soluble nickel compounds naturally, with a half-life of between 1 and 3 years.
If you are having an allergic reaction to food, soil or water, then you should seek proper medical attention to identify what you are actually allergic to.
Remember, free medical advice from the internet is frequently worth less than you pay for it.
There is in fact research that states there is nickel found in water and soil and therefor absorbed into plant based foods. I see a Specialist in Dermatology who explained this to me, and advised that I go on a "nickel free diet", hence my research and the vague results I have found. Although he's been very helpful, he admits information is scarce and incomplete.
Here is some source material:
- Athena Allergy (their info is from Ohio University, USA)
- Ohio University
- Vague list of Foods to Avoid
I appreciate your comments. Perhaps you can elaborate on the difference between "metallic nickel" and "nickel compounds". I have had allergy testing already and was simply told in writing that I have a "severe allergy to nickel". There was no differentiation made to any type.
I did try contacting the MD's at the University about a year ago, unfortunately my correspondence went unanswered.
I have exhausted all avenues that I can think of in this matter, and figured that I have nothing to lose in asking members here. I know there are many brilliant, educated minds at Instructables that could perhaps have some insight or suggestions.
its very difficult for ones who dont have these physical problems to understand and often respond in an intellectual manner to a problem that is very personal to you, me and others who actually have to suffer, ive suffered with CFS most of my life . the nickel allergy was diagnosed by dermatologist in February 2012 . they also mentioned the diet link and i was searching on web to find a food test for nickel when this page came up. since feb 10th (now march 5th) i have been using the consistent info that says the healthy foods beans leafy greens nuts wholegrains red wine prunes liquorice millet quinoa citrus etc which i prided myself on eating have been removed from my diet and already i am feeling better than i was previously. however like yourself i am finding some of the info contradictory. as this is a restrictive diet it is important for me to find as much variety as possible. i do take large amounts of vitamin c--but then i always did and did not find that much relief from fatigue with that alone. an interesting web article i noted was that recent research has found that inorganic nickel has entered the cell through TLR4 please search this as my cell phone has frozen and unable to get bookmark 4 u at this time. please let me know if you know any forums. all the best cecy123
I have found a few forums in the past, but I found they were filled mainly with user questions and didn't seem to have any moderators or professionals who were willing to provide answers. If I do find anything useful out there, I'll post a reply here or send you a PM. Feel free to PM me as well if you have any further information to share.
Thanks again, canucksgirl
Nickel compounds are compounds that contain nickel atoms bonded to other atoms, and thus possessing very different physical and chemical properties (like water is a hydrogen compound, but is is not a gas, and it does not explode), and whilst metallic iron metal reacts with oxygen, but in haemoglobin it is an oxygen-carrier, and as ferric chloride it is dangerously corrosive.
Metallic sodium would react violently with the water of your skin, but combine it with chlorine (a toxic green gas), and it becomes sodium chloride, the salt which you sprinkle on your food and excrete in your sweat.
I would seriously question the usefulness of that "Athena Allergy" - they do not appear to know what contact dermatitis is, and claim that canned foods are a source of nickel contamination, when the food inside a modern can only comes in contact with a thin plastic film, metallic tin or, occasionally, aluminium.
The amounts of nickel in food-plants is absolutely negligible, unless those foods have been grown in industrially-contaminated ground.
All the stuff about nickel from water or cooking utensils is, as far as I can determine, scare-tactics, since the nickel compounds from them are soluble and excretable by the body. You should be more concerned about aluminium compounds from groundwater and saucepans, since aluminium compounds do accumulate in the body, especially brain tissues, and have been implicated in the onset of some forms of dementia.
The OSU research echos that of the documents I have from my Specialist and I have to trust in his education. The allergy clinic I went to for my test also provided literature which specifically lists foods to avoid on the basis of their nickel content. There are variations I have been told, due to the wide array of soil conditions around the world. Nowadays we eat more imported foods, and I've experienced greater side effects at different times. The fact that there is a delay in reaction, makes the process of identifying the offending source that much more difficult. Having some ability to test for nickel (in whatever form it may be) in my opinion would be helpful.
What I can say is that I avoid all known sources of nickel in a contact dermatitis scenario, and will not handle coins unless I wear gloves; due to the fact that I will suffer from blisters as a result. That being said, I still suffer from blisters in random areas that have had NO contact with any nickel substances, (such as my knee). For that reason I was referred to a Specialist in Dermatology who explained the reason for this reaction (dietary nickel).
Have I been misled? I am very confused now.
I'm not sure that you will get much benefit from testing your local soils for nickel, unless you are growing the majority of your own food.
If the nickel content of your water is important, then I would contact a professional environmental lab to get your water tested (semi-random hit from Google), and the same sort of places can test soils as well.
*And, yes, that does include me.
SNAS is associated with the presence of an 'allergic' antibody which is IgE. I started this project because my girlfriend suffers from SNAS and I too have been frustrated by the lack of a clear food list to avoid. However, I can understand because the concentration of nickel in soil varies widely so it is hard to pin down a specific list. The absolute avoid list includes: legumes (chocolate, beans, soy products), all nuts, dark leafy greens, any tea, whole wheat and most grains. Safe vegetables are corn, cabbage, onion. My girlfriend has found that she can eat broccoli and cauliflower without too much trouble. We also discovered that red wine caused a flare up but I suspect this may be due to aging in stainless steel barrels. I have not completed my paper but I would be happy to share it with you when I am done. I am curious to know what specific symptoms you experience - my girlfriend gets the pomphylox or hand eczema.
Hope some of this info helps.
I also watch the nuts, choc, tea & soy products. I question watermelon & sweets. My biggest problem now is finding a filtration system to filter shower water. Activated charcoal or reverse osmosis is only for cool or cold water I'm told. I am so afraid to get back in the shower. Our water was tested & was within EPA guidelines but it's too much for me. They relaxed their requirement on nickel in the 90's thinking it was just not a problem. It's almost impossible to find a home test kit for this.
Any suggestions that anyone might have would be highly appreciated. This allergy is a nightmare for me because I don't immediately react until a few days later after exposure.
The main thing right now is finding a bath method. HELP!!!!!!! & Thanks
You might want to look into a water softening system. From what I understand, the units are suppose to remove the calcium, magnesium (and I think iron) from the water (hard water), but I'm not sure if it also removes other minerals in the process. Its worth researching, as it may be the solution you're after for your whole house (and not just the shower).
if i have a glass of wine - not even red wine I pay for it big time the next day with fatigue and with bizzare muscle pain. I am sure that I have been suffering with this allergy for many years. I gave up my costume jewelry long ago. I have hashimotos and think that this is an immune issue related in some way to that. But i am an animator not a medical person. Please post your paper or let readers know where they can purchase it.
my best debra
As you've noticed, medical science is only just starting to accept that ingesting nickel can lead to eczema outbreaks and I've been frustrated to find that they're pretty resistant to the idea that it can cause GI issues. (I met with an allergy specialist just this morning and he admitted to me that while he believes in the dermatological effects, he doesn't yet believe in the GI issues. Fortunately he was willing to keep an open mind so he has referred me to a nutritionist who has experience with dermatological nickel allergies and I am hoping that that will help as I am at my wits end with regard to figuring out what to eat.)
Over the last year (since discovering that nickel is the culprit) I've been slowly compiling a list of what I can and can't eat and figuring out how I have to cook things to make them "safe". There are definitely days when I feel like a complete freak as a result of this allergy and I too would love some sort of test that I could perform on my food prior to eating. I'm going to keep an eye on this thread in hopes that someone, someday will have a better answer.
Any information you can share would be great. Thanks again.
Looking at the MSDS for that
reveals that it's based on some compound called dimethylglyoxime,
and it looks like that gets abbreviated as DMG, probably because "dimethylglyoxime" is hard to spell/pronounce/remember.
The long and short of this is that you can use these words(DMG, dimethylglyoxime) to search for other vendors selling the same thing:
So that way if you really want to test water, or whatever, for nickel, you can at least find a source of DMG that's cheapest/closest.
So pointing this out was a big help. (Sometimes you need a fresh set of eyes on a subject).
I really would like to be able to test water (and other things). I have considered going to bottle water, but I don't want the expense if the water is no better than what comes out of the tap.
Thanks very much for the additional help. I really do appreciate it.
The last section of the Wikipedia artile on nickel, the section labeled "Toxicity",
contained this enigmatic statement:
"Reports also showed that both the nickel-induced activation of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF-1) and the up-regulation of hypoxia-inducible genes are due to depleted intracellular ascorbate levels. The addition of ascorbate to the culture medium increased the intracellular ascorbate level and reversed both the metal-induced stabilization of HIF-1- and HIF-1α-dependent gene expression."
and even after reading that several times, I still don't know clearly what it means. Except that "ascorbate" is the oxidized form of vitamin C. The Wiki article links to a pdf copy of the article that statement came from
And the section of that article, where the quote came from, is labeled "Antioxidant defense against nickel toxicity", and that section says something about the role of vitamin C, and maybe vitamin E, in combating the stress caused by nickel.
To continue with the guesswork, I think the body has ways of dealing with nickel ions.
The other thing, the thing I already knew, is that nickel is present in a lot of things, so many things that I think trying to avoid it is going to be an exercise in paranoid insanity. It'd be like trying to trying to avoid dirt.
So that's basically my whole strategy right there: More vitamin C, and try to stop worrying about nickel. Or if you can't stop worrying about nickel, then tell yourself the vitamin C is defending your body against the nickel. You know, just have a little faith in your body's ability to defend itself.
Thanks Jack A Lopez, your answer was the most useful overall and therefor I give you best answer.
Thankfully I don't spend my time obsessing over this, but I always dread the visit to my parents house for Christmas, only for the fact that their water makes my skin itch. (I suspect nickel, but have no way to confirm this, hence the question posted here.) Unfortunately, from the first glass of water, or shower I itch like I am wearing a body suit made of steel wool. (ya...)
Thanks again for the info.


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Well, here we are. After unwrapping the first details on the PlayStation 3's answer to the Wii-mote back at E3 2009, Sony will finally be unleashing its wand-waggling foray in to the motion-sensing market this week with the launch of PlayStation Move. As regular readers will no doubt already be aware of, PSU Towers has already got its grubby mitts on our own Move device plus an assortment of games, coverage of which can be found here.
However, with a myriad of options for grabs at retail, hardware launches at the best of times can prove a decidedly daunting mass of prices, bundles and software for punters, which is why we've decided to attempt to alleviate your investment woes by providing a handy buyers guide for your viewing pleasure.
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The Hardware
PlayStation Move comes in a variety of bundles of varying prices, whether it's packaged with software or just the controller/navigation controller alone. Here's what both North American and European gamers can pick up come launch day, as well as the cheapest prices we could find via online retailers.
The Bare Bones deals
PlayStation Move controller ($49.99 from Gamestop/£27.79 from Choices UK) –
As you may have guessed, this is the stand-alone Move peripheral (colloquially referred to as the Wand), minus the accompanying navigation pad. This'll be enough for rudimentary Move gaming, as you'll be able to utilize your DualShock 3/SixAxis pad in place of the sub-controller if you wish. However, you will need the PlayStation Eye to use the device, sold separately. Check out our review of PlayStation Move here.
PlayStation Move Navigation Controller ($29.96 from Amazon.com /£17.99 from Amazon UK) –
A stand-alone Navigation Controller, also known around the web as the sub-controller and nunchuck, is also available. You'll need one of these to compliment your Move pad if you don't fancy making use of your standard PS3 pad, though to be quite honest we advise you sticking with the latter as the cost of forking out for numerous Navigation controllers may prove more hassle than it's worth. Better save those pennies instead.
PlayStation Eye ($32.82 from Amazon.com/£15.98 is currently the cheapest at time of writing from Amazon UK) –
Chances are some of you may already own this, with the Eye having been available for purchase since 2007, though for everyone else you'll need to pick it up if you're to utilize Sony's new motion-sensing peripheral. Once you're all hooked up, Move will utilize the Eye to track the device's movement in three dimensions via the bulb-like form on the tip of the Move controller.
The Bundle deals
North America:
Sports Championship pack (PlayStation Move, PlayStation Eye, Sports Championship, demo disc) ($99.99 from Amazon.com) –
This bundle incorporates all the gear you'll need to get your Move gaming experience off the ground (minus the Navigation Pad), including a copy of Sports Championship, which PSU recently labeled as the ideal introduction in to the world of PlayStation Move. If you're looking for a cost-effective starter pack with a quality title to boot, this suites all your preferences.
PS3 Sports Championship Move Bundle (PS3 console, Sports Championship, PlayStation Move controller, PlayStation Eye, demo disc) ($399.99 from Amazon.com) –
This is one for the new adopters. Exactly the same as the above deal, only you get a PS3 console, too. If you're tempted by the wand-waggling delights of Move gaming but haven't yet invested in Sony's black box (and you've got the cash to boot), then this is the bundle for you.
PlayStation Move Starter Pack (PlayStation Move controller, PlayStation Eye, PlayStation Move starter disc) (Cheapest option currently at Tesco's Direct - £39.70) -
As the name implies, this is pretty much SCEE's method of introducing punters in to the Move experience, and throws in everything you'll need to get started. Once again, the Navigation Pad is conspicuous by its absence, though as mentioned you won't necessarily need one to get your wand-waggling shenanigans off the ground. Unless you are seriously strapped for cash and can only afford a Move peripheral on its own, this is obviously your best (and in terms of Euro bundles, only) bet for getting the party started.
What games should I buy at launch?
The meat and potatoes of any decent hardware launch are, naturally, the software that supports it. And with PlayStation Move, Sony is flogging a heap of games all battling it out for your hard-earned cash, in addition to a number of third-party compatible offerings thrown in for good measure. As it stands, though, there's only a couple of games we recommend you plump for at launch, so we've thinned the flock so to speak and selected those that we feel are worth the investment. See below for PSU's top picks of the Move games worth picking up this week.
Sports Championship –
The poster boy for showcasing what Sony's wand-waggling phenomenon is capable of and perceived by many as the PS3's answer to Wii Sports, Sports Championship has already won the chaps at PSU Towers over with its diverse software roster and precise, user-friendly Move mechanics. Ideal for solo antics or group play, Sports Championships offers the perfect introduction to PlayStation Move with instantly accessible mini-games including Table Tennis, Archery, Disc Golf, Beach Volleyball, Gladiator Duel, and Bocce. If there's one Move game you need to pick up on launch day, this is it. Check out our coverage of the game here.
Ruse –
A ponderous but ultimately rewarding real-time strategy affair, R.U.S.E offers a gripping and challenging experience with the added bonus of manipulating the action via PlayStation Move, which simulates the effects of a mouse and keyboard far more competently than your bog-standard DualShock 3 or SixAxis. Unlike other third-party outings, which could be accused of shamelessly tacking on Move functionality with little to no incentive other than flogging some extra copies, R.U.S.E actually feels like it was made for Sony's motion controller from the ground up, offering a tight and intuitive control scheme. Look for our review of R.U.S.E. soon.
Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition -
Anyone who has played the Wii version of Resident Evil 4 can testify that motion controls take like a duck to water as far as Capcom's survival horror series goes, and with Resident Evil 5 it's no different. Gold Edition works wonders with Sony's new peripheral, and the game itself is packed full of goodies, giving you access to not only the standard edition of Resident Evil 5, but all existing downloadable content to boot. If you have yet to pick up this latest entry in the venerable horror franchise, there has never been a better time. Move compatibility is among the best available out of the titles up for grabs at launch, so if this tickles your fancy, we highly recommend gearing up for some Majini-blasting shenanigans with the added precision of PlayStation Move giving you a helping hand. Meanwhile, those of you who already own the original release of Gold Edition will be able to download a patch to activiate Move functionality.
What games should I avoid like the plague?
Just as any hardware launch is accompanied by its must-have titles, there are, conversely, a myriad of stinkers all competing for your cash at the same time. Indeed, Move is no exception to this rule, with some particularly nasty offenders dotted throughout store shelves that you should be ever vigilant of. Fortunately, we've managed to weed out the major culprits below, so here's our guide to the PlayStation Move titles you'll want to avoid like the plague.
Racquet Sports –
A PlayStation 3 update of an already fairly redundant Wii sports romp, on paper Racquet Sports sounds like it should be a match made in heaven for Sony's wand-waggling foray in to motion controls—unfortunately, this couldn't be further from the truth. As PSU's Adam Dolge found out during his hands-on time with the game, Ubisoft's attempt to capture the Move market fails dismally, offering an imprecise, laggy and utterly lifeless collection of Racquet-based mini-games that inexplicably retain much of the glaring issues already present in the Wii iteration. You may get a modicum of enjoyment out of the multiplayer mode, but overall, the game is so fundamentally flawed that it's simply not worth forking out for—get Sports Champions instead. For more details, see our review here.
Kung Fu Rider -
Among the travesties accompanying the launch of Move, nothing quite screams 'don't buy me' than the atrocious Kung Fu Rider. Admittedly, we were quite intrigued at first by the game's concept—which sees a detective duo evading the Mafia by sprinting down hills and streets on an assortment of contraptions ranging from chairs to vacuum cleaners—but its execution and use of Move is so inept it makes you wonder how on earth the developer can justify the $40 price tag. Simply put, the implementation of Move controls is not only completely unnecessary, but is so inaccurate that it renders the game almost unplayable at times. Try to execute one particular maneuver (such as a jump), and you'll end up doing the complete opposite of what you wanted. This combined with the exceedingly bland aesthetics and dull, repetitive mission objectives makes Kung Fu Rider unequivocally the worst Move launch game we've had the misfortune of indulging in. Avoid this like the Black Death. For more details, pop over to our review.
Those of you who have already picked up Move, be sure to share your experiences with the new device in the comments section below.

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May 2011 International Workshop
Resisting the Path to Genocide: The Case of States and Societies
May 5-7, 2011
Conference Report:
Resisting the Path to Genocide: The Case of States and Societies
An International Workshop at the University of Southern California
May 6 – 7, 2011
Conference sponsored by USC Dornsife College 2020 Genocide Resistance Research Cluster
Report submitted by: Alida Liberman
This May, a group of interdisciplinary scholars from the USA and other countries gathered to discuss the phenomenon of genocide resistance at the state or societal level. The conference was the first of three annual workshops to be organized by the Genocide Resistance Research Cluster at USC. The Cluster consists of twenty USC scholars from over twelve disciplines, dedicated to facilitating, and encouraging collaborative discussion and research about the resistance of genocide.
This year's workshop emphasized genocide resistance at the state or societal level. The Cluster plans to have similar international workshops in Spring of 2011 and 2012, focusing on the research themes of those years, which will be genocide resistance at the group and individual levels, respectively. For this first workshop, the organizers were particularly interested in inviting young international scholars to present their ideas, in order to build a research network and facilitate an intense exchange of new ideas with the members of the Cluster.
While genocide studies is a burgeoning field, the literature explicitly about genocide resistance is not very extensive, and there is much research to be done on this crucially important topic. This conference provided a unique opportunity to discuss the process, practice, and pitfalls of resisting genocide with a special focus on the state or societal level, rather than on individual or small-group resistance. The interdisciplinary nature of the conference facilitated especially interesting discussion; speakers and workshop participants hailed from disciplines such as political science, history, sociology, psychology, and philosophy, among others, and members of each discipline brought their own methodological presuppositions and background knowledge to bear on the discussion. Christian Gerlach of the University of Bern, Switzerland provided the keynote address, and multiple papers tied in explicitly with his theoretical concept of extremely violent societies.
The first day of the conference was held at the University of Southern California. Over the course of the workshop, presentations covered case studies of genocide or mass violence in Iraqi Kurdistan, Indonesia, Croatia during WWII, Guatemala, Armenia, Rwanda, and the former Yugoslavia. Though the talks dealt with a very wide range of issues, three questions stood out in particular, namely:
(1) In what type of state is genocide likely to occur, and how can we tailor our resistance strategies accordingly?
(2) Should outside forces intervene when genocide happens? What sort of intervention is effective?
(3) What is the purpose of prosecution of genocide and war crimes after the fact? Can such prosecution prevent future violence or does it do the opposite?
Regarding Question 1, Yehonatan Alsheh argued that genocide can arise out of a "failed international regime of forced democratization." He distinguishes between genuine democracy, in which all people have control, and so-called 'genocracy,' in which only one group or genos has any real control or power. Forcing democracy upon a (sometimes arbitrarily specified) demos would be often unsuccessful, and could devolve into control by a particular genos that is struggling to maintain power. When this happens, genocracy rather than democracy results from forced democratization. What perpetrators of a genocide attempt to do, Alsheh claims, is physically reengineer existing social reality to reflect the perceived genos.
Ariel Ahram makes the interesting (and non-mainstream) claim that genocide happens most often not in strong states with ironclad dictators, but in weak states where non-state actors can get a stronghold. He claims that non-state actors (such as militias paramilitary groups, and gangs) typically play an extremely important role in perpetrating genocide. Instead of being motivated by political concerns, banal economic and honorific concerns motivate much genocidal killing. So, a meticulous and bureaucratic approach to genocide such as that taken by the Nazis is the exception rather than the rule. And if this is so, the proper policy response should be state building, such that a weak state can be strong enough gain control over these rogue non-state actors.
Building upon his recently developed concept of extremely violent societies [1], Christian Gerlach posits that a combination of state and non-state actors is needed to create mass killings or any form of extremely violent society. Essentially, the non-state group does the 'dirty work' of the state; yet the non-state group's actions must be in conjunction with 'authorization' by the state from on high. Gerlach claims that in order for a society to become extremely violent, there must emerge a temporary coalition of violence: leaders, bureaucrats, perpetrators, and the implicit international community must all conspire together in some way in order for genocide to occur. Mass participation is key, which means the line blurs between perpetrators and unaffected bystanders, and victims become more than merely passive or counteractive. He argues that one should focus on limiting tendencies toward extreme mass violence by enhancing social interest in non-violent political approaches.
Participants were most divided with regard to Question (2). Alsheh strongly comes down on the side of non-intervention, arguing that outside intervention is always self-interested and half-hearted, and never very successful. To the contrary, he claims that outside intervention usually leads to worse outcomes than non-intervention—and that global intervention is often the cause of the social crises that spark genocide in the first place. Gerlach argued that intervention is usually motivated for the wrong reasons, and at best leads to a fragile peace saddled with a weak economy and slim prospects for a genuine peaceful and non-violent state. He claims foreign powers often use 'genocide intervention' as an excuse for new colonialism, and that such intervention does not solve the problem of mass violence, especially because the interveners often perpetrate mass violence themselves. Intervention does not address the underlying socio-economic issues, and may make them worse; this suggestion was met with a mixed response in the question and answer period, as some in the audience thought outside intervention more promising.
Though Gerlach was hesitant to offer policy proposals even when pressed to do so, he suggests that resistance is most successful when it comes directly from within—that is, from victims and their supporters, and from villages protecting their own. Alexander Korb agreed in his presentation, noting that in Croatia during WWII, the most effective resistance came from the victims themselves, at least at early stages. A major caveat is that this resistance was extremely violent; there is often a very fine line between justified violent resistance and ethnic civil war, and it can be difficult to tell which side of the line a group is on. Korb also observes that, perhaps unexpectedly, in wartime Yugoslavia wealthier areas were subject to more violence than poorer areas. With regard to Gerlach's thesis, Korb emphazises studying temporary coalitions of anti-violence.
Ahram, in keeping with his focus on the role of non-state actors, suggests the use of international law to deter non-state as well as state actors; right now, the shield of state sovereignty often prevents this. He makes a pro-active suggestion that we rely on non-state actors to stabilize and control volatile areas, claiming that the most effective way to resist genocide is to go directly to the sources of local control. This suggestion was faced with skepticism by the audience, as there is no paper trail, it is hard to place blame, and it is unclear what sort of incentive you can give paramilitary groups, especially if the state endorses the genocide and what you are asking them to is contrary to the policies of the state.
In spite of some resistance from other workshop participants, Shepherd maintained that it is possible to engage in such activism without engendering a culture of victimization; to the contrary, such activism can be grassroots, bottom-up, and empowering.
The second day of the conference was hosted by the Villa Aurora, the former home of the exiled writer Lion Feuchtwanger, which functions now as an artist-residence foundation in Pacific Palisades. The second day speakers focused more on the role of prosecution of genocide and war crimes after the fact. Under discussion was the question of whether post-conflict persecution can be a good method of resisting future genocides, both within the society in which the genocide occurred and elsewhere, or whether it in fact encourages new violence. During the Q&A for his keynote session on the first day, Gerlach granted that post-conflict trials can have a symbolic public function, and might be useful for creating a 'myth' about what happened that helps a society to rebuild or itself.
As Sonali Chakravarti noted, local courts can have this function, as well: Rwandan gacaca courts provide a chance to shape public opinion at the local level. Gacaca is a traditional form of conflict resolution in Rwanda, but is faced with some major pitfalls. For example, because defenders represent themselves without a typical legal trial, there is the risk of biased or unfair treatment, and many defendants flee from the courts. Moreover, only Hutus are punished for crimes against Tutsis, and there is no space created for moderate Hutus in the narrative. Moreover, the gacaca trials instill a narrative that colonial powers were to blame for being the root cause of the conflict because of the way they inscribed ethnic categories on the population. Reeducation camps exist for perpetrators and their children at which they learn the official government line. However, gacaca has the potential to be a source of 'restorative' (and occasionally retributive) justice, and testifying at gacaca courts can help free victims from fear, and give them the benefit of having their grievances publicly heard.
Kai Thaler suggested that real punishment for genocide and war crimes is important because impunity is extremely dangerous, such that if a regime commits genocide once and gets away with it, as in the case of Indonesia, they are much more likely to do it again, as happened in East Timor. A stronger international stance combined with harsher, swifter, and more frequent punishment in the wake of mass killings is necessary in order to avoid this risky sense of impunity.
Iva Vukusic focuses on the challenges and accomplishments of war crimes prosecution at the ICTY (International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia) in the Hague, where she worked as a legal advisor for several years. She emphasized that war crimes prosecution is burdened with great difficulties. For example: whom do you go after, and why? You can only prosecute a fraction of perpetrators, and who gets prosecuted becomes a highly political matter. The general consensus among residents of former Yugoslavia is that the ICTY is good when it prosecutes the enemy, and seen as terrible or a sham when it prosecutes members of one's own group, so it can be difficult to gauge public support for the tribunal. And formal trials in The Hague are distant from the former Yugoslavia, expensive, and exhausting for the few witnesses who are required to present extremely difficult testimony over and over again.
In spite of these difficulties, however, war crimes prosecution is extremely important. For one thing, as Vukusic argues, criminal prosecution of wartime leaders forcibly removes these leaders from public space, thus revoking their power. It also serves to establish a historical record, and can help with things like finding missing persons in mass graves. And though it is a flawed system, prosecution of genocide can help enforce the rule of law, which helps prevent future genocide.
As Wolf Gruner underlined in his concluding remarks, the presentations at this workshop clearly demonstrated that before we can come to any coherent conclusions about conditions for resistance, much more detailed and comparative research on mass violence and genocide itself needs to be done. Among a myriad of different views, there was one consensus among all of the workshop participants: that the causes and effective strategies for resistance to genocide are anything but simple. There is usually an overlap of motives for perpetrators—people are killed in genocidal conflicts for many reasons. Different states fall prey to genocide under different sorts of situations, and different resistance responses are called for. Ultimately, as Alexander Korb puts it, "complexity is the rule, rather than the exception."
Conference Program:
Welcome remarks:
Stephen Smith, USC Shoah Foundation Institute, Wolf Gruner, USC History Department
Yehonatan Alsheh – History, Tel Aviv University, Israel
The Emergence of Genocidal Tendencies and Anxieties of Falling Victim to Genocide in the Process of Democratization
Ariel Ahram – Political Science, University of Oklahoma
The Role of Paramilitaries, Gangs, and Militias in Genocide: Repertoires of Repression and Resistance
Richard Dekmejian and Dr. Louis Gordon – Political Science, University of Southern California
Rafael Lemkin's Linkage Role: The Armenian Genocide and the Holocaust
Keynote address: Christian Gerlach, University of Bern, Switzerland
Resisting, Limiting, Decelerating, or Stopping Mass Violence: Historical Examples
Alexander Korb – History, University of Leicester
Genocide in a Multiethnic Society: Croatia 1941 - 1945
Frederick Shepherd – Political Science, Samford University
International and Transnational Genocide Deterrence: Guatemala in Comparative Perspective
Kai Thaler – Sociology, University of Cape Town
Foreshadowing Future Slaughter: From the Indonesian Killings of 1965-66 to Genocide in East Timor
Iva Vukusic – Sense News Agency, The Hague
War Crimes Prosecution After Conflict – An Effective Tool Against Future Crimes? The Example of Bosnia-Herzogovina
Sonali Chakravarti – Political Science, Wesleyan University
Transitional Justice as Precursor to Future Violence? The Case of the Gacaca Courts in Rwanda
Concluding remarks: Wolf Gruner
In collaboration with the Villa Aurora, Welcome reception for the Feuchtwanger fellow
Reading: Amir Cheheltan, Feuchtwanger Fellow - Writer in Exile, Villa Aurora
[1] Christian Gerlach, Extremely Violent Societies: Mass Violence in the Twentieth-Century World. Cambridge University Press, 2010.


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Welcome to another instalment in our weekly news digest where the team at PSU Towers picks our favourite slices of gaming gossip from the past seven days, before proceeding to offer our two cents on each story for good measure.
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Overstrike may get pushed to 2014
Insomniac's first foray into multiplatform development, Overstrike, has been in hiding for some time now, and from the look of things it might be for good reason – it won't be out until 2014. That's at least according to a PSU.com source, which has heard whispers that we shouldn't expect the title to arrive on shelves until early 2014, though it didn't completely rule out a holiday 2013 launch. A lengthy wait by anyone's standards, and it would certainly explain the game's recent hiatus. Still, Overstrike remains one of the most anticipated games of the current crop of home consoles, though at this rate it looks like it'll be arriving around the same time as both Microsoft and Sony's next-generation offerings. Let's hope we get an update on the title soon enough.
Sony acquiring cloud gaming for 'variety of internet-connected devices'
One of the hottest rumors around E3 pointed to Sony getting all chummy with Cloud gaming company Gaikai Inc, though sadly this failed to materialize in time for the platform holder's press conference. However, it turns out the gossips weren't pulling our legs, as it emerged this week that Sony has acquired Gaikai for the sum of $380 million, specifically to bring its services to 'a variety of internet-connected devices.' Details are being kept largely under wraps at present, though regardless of your opinion on Cloud gaming this is a massive move for Sony, and has big implications for future hardware. Prior to E3, we heard murmurs of PS1 and PS2 games being made available via streaming, so we're hopeful that PS3 and PS Vita owners alike will be able to snap up some retro-fused treats in a matter of seconds. No doubt this functionality will feature heavily in the PlayStation 4, though for now Sony's keeping mum on the topic.
Has Sony been working on PS4 since August 2010?
PS4 is coming, that much is certain, and will probably be here by Holiday 2013. However, what isn't necessarily common knowledge is just how long Sony has been chiselling away on its next-gen machine – at least, not until now. VideoGamer.com spotted a linkedIn CV for former Sony America director of research and development, Attila Vass, which apparently confirms the company has been working on PS4 for nearly two years. Vass, who was at Sony since May 1998 until April 2012, said he had been involved in working on both PS Vita and the 'next generation PlayStation' since August 2010, which if true means PS4 – or Orbis, as it's supposedly known as – is already well underway. We'll be sure to keep you posted on Sony's next-gen efforts as soon as we hear more.
PS Vita getting PSone Classics with Firmware 1.8
Just like YouTube support, PSone Classics has been conspicuously absent from Sony's PS Vita since launch, though it's a case of better late than never as the service will finally arrive with Firmware 1.8. While a concrete release date has yet to be confirmed, Sony has said the update will arrive this summer, so hopefully we won't have to wait much longer. It'll be worth it too, seeing as how some of the first batch of games includes Final Fantasy VII and Tomb Raider. After the questionable slew of PS2 Classics that have been cropping up on the PS Store lately, it's good to know that PS Vita owners will at least be getting some decent retro classics to play on the go.
Devil's Third rights handed back to Itagaki-san
THQ has been sailing through some choppy financial waters as of late, and sadly, it's meant the intriguing-looking Devil's Third – brainchild of Dead or Alive's Tomonobu Itagaki – has been dropped from the publishers line-up. This much we already know, but the company has confirmed this week that all rights to Itagaki-san's actioner have been returned to him and his team at Valhalla Games. With the game now in the final stages of development, this now means that Itagaki-sand and co need to shop around for another publisher, so it could potentially mean heavy delays. THQ's reason for dropping the game came down to the fact they didn't see the game setting tills alight; something which worries us seeing as how in this day and age companies are less inclined to take a risk on new IP. Here's hoping it gets picked up again.
New PlayStation All-Stars characters to be revealed at Comic-Con next week
PSU.com totally felt the All-Stars Battle Royale love at E3 when we went hands-on with the game in early June, but one thing that we felt was a little lacking was the character line-up. Evidently, there's still plenty more fighters to be revealed since it's still early days, but the good news is we won't have to wait long to find out who else will be joining the roster. Developer Superbot Entertainment confirmed that the game's Comic-Con panel will play host to the reveal of two new characters in the Sony brawler, one of who is heavily speculated to be none other than Jak of Jak & Daxter fame. With a plethora of iconic characters to pick from, we have no doubt that Superbot will come up with the goods. Let's hope they throw in a couple of the more obscure faces from Sony's past, eh?
Rumor: Super Slim PS3 leaked
Speculation on a possible second slimmer edition of PS3 has been doing the rounds for about a month now, following Sonyworldwide Studios president Shuheu Yoshida admitting the company's hardware buffs are always looking at ways to cut costs. Indeed, it looks like this is just what Sony intends to do, if a recent slew of leaked documents are anything to go by. The filings appear to show plans for a new 4000 PS3 series, or if you want to be super technical, the CECH-4001x. Furthermore, the chaps at Eurogamer seem pretty confident the new SKU will get a Gamescom reveal next month, three years after the original PS3 Slim was unveiled. The fact Sony is allegedly planning another hardware revision isn't too much of a stretch; with PS3 in its twilight years, the company will be wanting to position the console as an ideal choice for family purchases, primarily as a means of stimulating sales but also to clear stock ahead of the inevitable release of PS4 – whenever that may be. We can imagine seeing a PS3 4000 bundled with Sports Champions 2, or perhaps one of the myriad of movie tie-ins doing the rounds. Furthermore, hardcore gamers who have yet to make the jump would surely find the prospect of a shiny, sexier PS3 quite tempting, especially if Sony decides to bundle it with something like Metal Gear Solid 4 or Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. Done right, this could sell like hotcakes. We'll keep you posted.
SEGA confirms NiGHTS into Dreams HD remake
Say what you like about SEGA when it comes to Sonic the Hedgehog, but in terms of back catalogue releases this generation, the company has been doing a pretty solid job. This week, the firm announced it has dipped once again into its deep pockets and come up with another classic gem for the HD treatment – NiGHTS into Dreams. This one is a golden oldie folks. Originally released on the Sega Saturn 16 years ago, the game was later remade for PS2, and it's this latter version that the HD remake is based on. However, aside from spruced up visuals, Trophies and other bits and bobs thrown into the mix, gamers can also opt to play through the flying platform game in all its original 32-bit, untouched glory thanks to the retro-tastic Saturn mode. Aside from perhaps a Shenmue HD release, this is probably one of the most beloved SEGA classics to receive a digital re-release, and we applaud them for it. If you want a slice of classic gaming, then don't miss out on this come fall 2012.
Tales of Xillia confirmed for U.S., Europe
The Tales series has built up a strong following among JRPG fans over the years, though one in particular, Tales of Xillia, has continued to remain elusive in the west. That's all changed this week however, as publisher Namco Bandai confirmed that the cel-shaded gem will be heading to the U.S. and Europe sometime in 2013. Not much else is known at this point, but at least we know it's coming. Interestingly, the release schedule sort of parallels White Knight Chronicles, in the sense that even before the original game turned up in the west a sequel was already being prepped for Japan. Sure enough, Tales of Xillia 2 is on track for a November launch in the Land of the Rising Sun – and the good news is Namco reckons there's 'a good chance' it'll arrive over here too.
Gearbox wants to see Borderlands 2 come to Vita, ask Sony
Ask anyone about PlayStation Vita, and even the most loyal follower is sure to concede the format needs a few more games. Well, how does Borderlands 2 sound? Not too shabby, right? Well, if Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford has his way, the colourful shooter-RPG may be coming to Sony's new handheld. Specifically, Pitchford revealed during the Rezzed conference that he'd love to see the game on PS Vita, and urged fans to look to Sony to get behind the idea. Sadly as it stands Gearbox is too busy with the console release to work on a PS Vita version, but the prospect of Borderlands 2 hitting the portable is too tantalizing to ignore. Fingers crossed, eh?
The Best of the Rest…
Toro and Heihachi confirmed for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale release date announced
Sony says retail will still be key for PS4 success
Rambo videogame playable at Gamescom
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Merchant Customer Exchange--the forthcoming nationwide mobile commerce network spearheaded by retailers including Walmart, Target, Best Buy and 7-Eleven--has selected banking and payments technologies FIS to power consumer purchases across smartphones and tablets.
FIS will deliver services including payment processing, network infrastructure, routing and settlement, enabling MCX partners to authorize and complete transactions in real time. MCX executive Dodd Roberts said the company selected FIS as its payments partner because of the company's payment experience and expertise: FIS serves more than 14,000 financial institutions, retailers and third-party processors in more than 100 countries worldwide.
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Why the **** is Michigan state still in the t25? They looked terrible against notre dame
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And why would Georgia Tech crack the Top 25 with a win AT HOME over KANSAS??? Seems like the usual bias.
1 spot ahead or Mizzou...I'm guessing not many people wouldve expected that. And a couple spots ahead of Auburn
Also tied for #30 in the AP poll with Utah with 19 votes each.
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Ahead of Mizzou, Auburn, Penn State, Tennessee, and Notre Dame.
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1 spot ahead or Mizzou...I'm guessing not many people wouldve expected that. And a couple spots ahead of Auburn
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Notre Dame got 8 votes lolz
Beat Texas and we're in. That simple.
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Beat Texas and we're in. That simple.
Exactly! We haven't beaten anyone yet. Playing a top 20 team at home will show your worth.
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Beat Texas and we're in. That simple.
5 teams in the 15-25 range lose and we could bump up during an off week? Maybe.
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Beat Texas and we're in. That simple.
Well, when you think about it, we cant lose this week so we will remain undefeated through week four. Maybe there is a chance we crack it if a few undefeated teams lose. We could be ranked going into the texas game, just need help.
We haven't beaten anyone is a good argument, but please tell me who Georgia Tech beat to get ranked? The powerhouses that are Middle Tennessee State, or perhaps it was Western Carolina.....It seems that UNI and Iowa and UConn on the road may merit a better schedule than those teams.
A win over Texas is absolutely huge. Would set us up for a game between two ranked teams in Waco the following week. I never thought those words would come out of my mouth :)
This is great news. I want to break that barrier, we got to beat Texas!
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March 20 2015
New Movies:
Insurgent - Beatrice Prior must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart with the help from others on her side. Stars Kate Winslet, Shailene Woodley, Jai Courtney & Octavia Spencer. (PG-13)
The Gunman - A sniper on a mercenary assassination team kills the minister of mines of the Congo. Terrier's successful kill shot forces him into hiding. Returning to the Congo years later, he becomes the target of a hit squad himself. Stars Sean Penn, Ray Winstone, Idris Elba, Javier Bardem and Jasmine Trinca. (R)
Do You Believe? - When a pastor is shaken by the visible faith of a street-corner preacher, he is reminded that true belief always requires action. His response ignites a journey that impacts everyone it touches in ways that only God could orchestrate. Stars Mira Sorvino, Sean Astin, Alexa PenaVega, and Cybill Shepherd. (PG-13)
Danny Collins - An aging rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year old letter written to him by John Lennon. Stars Al Pacino, Annette Bening, Jennifer Garner, and Bobby Cannavale. (R)
Harrison Ford, who recently crashed plane, is air film narrator
Harrison Ford, who recently crashed his vintage airplane on a Los Angeles golf course, is returning to the skies - at least with his voice. He will narrate an aviation documentary for National Geographic. It premieres on IMAX screens April 10.
Prosecutors want 'Suge' Knight's bail set at $25 million
Prosecutors want Suge Knight's bail in his murder case set at $25 million. They say the former rap music mogul has extorted millions from rappers since 2004 and is a gang member. He has a bail hearing today. He has pleaded not guilty.
'American Idol' Recap: Judges Use the Save Early
"American Idol" was supposed to narrow down the contestants to 10 last night. The 11 finalists sang songs from the movies. The judges decided Qaasim Middleton was worth saving. Boy George will be mentoring the finalists for '80s music next week.
Jennifer Lopez Gives Beautiful Performance on 'American Idol'
Jennifer Lopez took over the stage on "American Idol" last night. She treated viewers to a beautiful performance of "Feel the Light" from the upcoming animated film "Home." Scenes were projected onto her white gown. "Home" opens in theaters next Friday, March 27.
Justin Bieber sued by former neighbor for assault
Justin Bieber's former neighbor in Calabasas claims in a lawsuit Bieber spit in his face and terrorized his family. The lawsuit seeks more than $25,000. Bieber has paid them $80,000 for throwing eggs at their home 2 years ago. He remains on probation.
Kate Middleton Will Take Maternity Leave
Kate Middleton will take maternity leave at the end of March. The Duchess will make her final public appearance March 27. She has 3 engagements that support opportunities for young people in London. Prince William will be with her. She's due in mid-to-late April.
Russell Simmons Developing Hip-hop Musical For Broadway
Rap mogul Russell Simmons is producing a new Hip-hop musical For 2016. 'The Scenario' will celebrate the "golden age" of the genre, from the 1980s to the 1990s. He won a Tony Award in 2003 for the Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam shows.
Kevin Hart Surprises Ex-wife With New SUV
Kevin Hart bought his ex-wife a new Cadillac Escalade for her 37th birthday. He and Torrei Hart split more than five years ago and have been in a couple of public spats. They have 2 children. She posted a photo of the car online. He is engaged to wed model Eniko Parrish.
Kevin Hart Still Upset By Airport Toilet Encounter
Kevin Hart was a guest on The Daily Show Wednesday night. He told host Jon Stewart his stand-up routine is based on things that have happened to him. Most memorable: he was in an airport bathroom. A fan kicked open the door & snapped a photo as he flipped the finger.
Mr. T to host home renovation series 'I Pity the Tool'
Mr. T has landed a new home renovation series. He will host 'I Pity the Tool' on the DIY Network. The program will follow Mr. T and his team as they remodel outdated homes for veterans and their families. It is scheduled to premiere later this year.
Iggy Azalea Reveals Britney Spears Duet Is Called 'Pretty Girls'
New details about Iggy Azalea and Britney Spears' collaboration have emerged. The duet will be called "Pretty Girls". It will be the first single on her new album, out later this year. Azalea has had to reschedule her tour for September due to "production delays."
Fleetwood Mac Announces Rescheduled Tour of Australia, NZ
Fleetwood Mac's tour of Australia and New Zealand is back on. 10 shows are scheduled across a mix of arenas, wineries and outdoor venues, starting Oct. 22. They're currently touring North America thru April 19, then head to Europe for 6 weeks.
Bill Murray putting together a celebrity holiday special for Christmas
Bill Murray has recruited some famous friends for a Christmas TV Special. He is teaming up with director Sofia Coppola for the show, which will air sometime during the 2015 holiday season. Guests include George Clooney, Miley Cyrus, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph.
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Monday, March 17, 2014
DWTS Season 18 (and 9th year) returns tonight on ABC.
'Peabody & Sherman' tops box office
Street racers couldn't catch a time-traveling dog and his son at the multiplex this weekend. "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" ruled the box office, earning $21m. "300: Rise of an Empire" dropped to second place with $19m. "Need for Speed" opened in third with $17.8m.
Chris Brown returns to court today after rehab dismissal
Chris Brown is facing a court hearing today over why he was kicked out of rehab. He spent the weekend in jail after his dismissal from a Malibu treatment facility for violating its rules. He had been in rehab since November for anger management and bi-polar issues.
Nine Inch Nails & Soundgarden To Tour Together, coming to VA Beach
Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden have become the latest rock supergroups to plan a summer tour. They will hit the road for 23 dates in July and August. They will be in VA Beach Aug 5. Both released successful albums on the same date – March 8, 2004.
Tyler, the Creator arrested at SXSW for inciting riot
Rapper Tyler, the Creator was arrested by Austin police at the SXSW Music Festival. He was performing at Scoot Inn. It had reached its capacity of 999 people. He told fans outside to push their way in. One security guard was punched in the face by a member of the crowd.
Lady Gaga defends vomiting on stage
Lady Gaga has defended her SXSW performance against bulimia claims after artist Millie Brown "tossed her cookies" on her during her rendition of 'Swine'. Gaga called it art. Demi Lovato - who struggled with bulimia - accused Gaga of ''glamorizing'' the eating disorder.
Oprah Winfrey to sell Harpo Studios in Chicago
Oprah Winfrey is selling Harpo Studios in Chicago to a developer. She filmed "The Oprah Winfrey Show" at the studio from 1990 to 2011. She will receive $32m for the property. She'll lease it for 2 years to produce programming for OWN. About 200 people work there.
Juan Pablo Galavis, Nikki Ferrell enjoy sun-filled getaway
Bachelor star Juan Pablo Galavis and Nikki Ferrell were spotted on vacation in the Dominican Republic. They walked hand-in-hand along the beach and took a dip in the ocean before having to leave the area. Too many fans of the show were coming up to them.
David Brenner, frequent 'Tonight' guest, dies
David Brenner, a guest & substitute host on the original Tonight Show more than 150 times, died in his NYC home Saturday at age 78 after battling cancer. He revealed had Johnny Carson retired in the early 80s, he would have been the next host. Carson retired in 1992.
Johnny Depp And Amber Heard Throw Intimate Engagement Bash
Johnny Depp & Amber Heard celebrated their engagement Friday night by throwing an intimate party. The couple were joined by guests at the luxurious Carondelet House. The invitations were in a black envelope with the initials 'A' and 'J,' with a golden ticket inside.
Rihanna and Drake are dating exclusively
Rihanna and Drake have decided to give their relationship another go. They had a brief fling in 2009. They have been together at his tour stops across Europe. Reps say there are happy with each other, and he treats her with the highest respect. Drake is 27, Rihanna is 26.
Miley Cyrus In Studio To Record Beatles Cover With The Flaming Lips
Miley Cyrus will join The Flaming Lips to cover The Beatles' 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.' Frontman Wayne Coyne posted an Instagram photo Friday of Cyrus rolling a joint in a recording studio. The song is expected to be on the Flaming Lips next album.
Miley Cyrus Shows Off Tattooed Lip
Miley Cyrus has a new tattoo - on the inside of her lower lip. She posted photos of her new crying cat ink on Instagram, pulling down her lip to show off the yellow and black tattoo. Last year, she had Rolling Stone magazine's logo tattooed on the soles of her feet.
Jennifer Hudson Parts Ways With Weight Watchers
Jennifer Hudson has ended her partnership with Weight Watchers after 4 years. She lost over 80 pounds over the 4 years by following Weight Watchers' calorie-counting system. She is devoting more time to many new projects and lots of new music.
Wayne Knight Is Alive! 'Seinfeld' Actor Tweets To Quash Death Hoax
Wayne Knight is not dead. The 58 year-old actor was the latest target of an internet death hoax. Knight, best known as Newman in 'Seinfeld', took to twitter to announce he is alive and well. The report, claiming he died in a car crash, was posted on a fake TMZ website.
Chris Pine Pleads Guilty to DUI
Chris Pine pleaded guilty in a New Zealand court to drunken driving. He was fined $93 New Zealand dollars ($79 US) and had his New Zealand driver's license suspended 6 six months. Police pulled him over early on March 1 after he'd attended a movie completion party.
Madonna Dresses Up in 'Game of Thrones' Costume for Jewish Holiday
Madonna uploaded a photo of her wearing a costume from popular fantasy series "Game of Thrones." She wore the costume to celebrate the Jewish holiday Purim. Madonna was raised a Roman Catholic, but converted into Kabbalah in the 1990s. Her Hebrew name is Esther.
Jenny McCarthy Gets Blasted On Twitter For Controversial Vaccination Views
Jenny McCarthy has felt the wrath of Twitter after being criticized for not vaccinating her children. She believes a vaccination in 2005 was responsible for her son's autism. One Twitter post asked her, "are you upset you were given a vaccine that suppresses talent?"
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While the term "the Method" is strongly associated with a particular technique of acting, Malague's examination addresses the four different approaches to teaching acting. Malague notes, "What matters to us today is what we have inherited and what we perpetuate." And what we perpetuate, according to Malague, is a culture in which "actresses are still asked to do different things than actors."
One of these differences is aesthetic expectations. Malague maintains that women whose work was most praised were often blonde, conventionally pretty, thin, and attractive. The cover image of An Actress Prepares, found by Malague herself, is of Marilyn Monroe outside the Actor's Studio. About Monroe, Malague says, "In some ways she emblematizes the blonde, pretty, sex object and victim-like stereotype that I worry is encouraged and trained in acting school." There is also a "high premium on crying," as women are often rewarded for being victims. "The buzz words if you were in acting class were 'taking risks' and making yourself'vulnerable.' Only later did I really ask, what was the nature of the risks female actors were taking? What kind of vulnerability were they being asked to expose and endure?"
Malague explains that authenticity in the acting classroom also suppresses the importance of not only of gender, but also of sexuality and race. "Historically homosexuality and lesbianism are ignored in actor training," she says. "Students are quietly having to cross over and pretend that they're straight. All of these assumptions are being made." Malague works against these biases in the classes she teaches at Penn. She often does race-blind casting, though it is controversial in the commercial world, and emphasizes that she doesn't want to erase race, but she seeks to expand students' acting opportunities, and to ensure that they "work with material that excites and resonates with them."
"What matters to us today is what we have inherited and what we perpetuate … actresses are still asked to do different things than actors." - Rosemary Malague
Although Malague expects to get criticism for her book, especially from the devotees of the acting teachers she investigates, she maintains that the book is about learning from their practices so that we can imagine an environment in which an actor—to use the words of one reviewer of Malague's book—can both think and act. Because, Malague says, "Using critical processes as an actor allows you to inflect your performance with awareness and enables you to be a resistant collaborator when necessary for both yourself and the project."
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Yeah, I'm not seeing it either. Banana Pi / Orange Pi / RioTBoard all have similar functionality (maybe not the quad core processor) and those are around $30-35 for the Pis and $70 for the RioTBoard. Banana Pi 2 is quad core (no sata) for $50-60.
This is AWESOME! Backed!!
The only unfortunate thing is that having a battery plugged into the battery connector prevents having the USB port flush with any kind of enclosure. So any design you make has to leave a lot of room to open up and plug in the USB.
Beat box! Out of the box you could just upload small samples of tunes/drums/etc and trigger them with the touch of one of the five buttons, effectively giving you a mini "keyboard" to play. With a little programming you could even make it into a sequencer that can record and playback your beats. I'm actually already in the middle of making something like this as a wearable bracelet (using one of Sparkfun's Ardunio Pro Minis and a VS1003 chip).
Wow, that sucks. I seriously hope that most people will just try to fix their own bootloader. I know I definitely will. The last thing I would want is to cost you guys money by returning it. You guys are AWESOME.
This is an AWESOME idea. It's exactly what I've been trying to build using the VS1003 and Arduino Pro Mini 3.3v (as separate boards). Unfortunately, it's too huge for what I need it for, but I'm glad to have your schematic so maybe I can make it smaller. This could make for some interesting ThinkGeek-like "instrument" t-shirts.
One of my problems with this board is that the FTDI header is VCC instead of VRAW. Since VCC is 3.3v and FTDI is usually 5v, it leaves me always having to stick a wire in my FTDI cable's VCC to connect it to VRAW instead of the ftdi header vcc on the board.
Also, for some odd reason, twice my board has gone into infinite blink mode. I got it out once by following some instructions I found elsewhere that say to unplug the usb (ftdi cable), hold reset, and plug it back in, then upload and let go of reset when the TX starts. This worked once. Now a couple days later, my board is stuck in blink mode again and even this doesn't work. Not only that but shortly after this happened, the ftdi cable I was using with it now no longer works. Anyone have any ideas how I can reset this thing?
Ahh, nevermind, there were so many links on that page I couldn't see the one pointing to the zip. I found it. Thanks!
There's no library zip on your site. Is this something commercial we need to buy?
No public wish lists :(


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After the tsunami, Deakin University trained teachers will help to rebuild Aceh
13 March 2009
A social rebuilding program in Indonesia's Aceh Provincefollowing the catastrophic tsunami will see the first cohort of teachers come to Deakin University to study for a Master of Education degree in trimester 2, 2009 under an agreement signed on 13 March 2009.
Among the 128,000 people who died in just seven minutes on 26 December 2004 in the tsunami were some 500 university lecturers and 2,876 teachers. The Aceh provincial government is offering a scholarship program to Acehnese students to encourage the training of a new generation of teachers to compensate for the loss of those who perished.
Deakin University's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sally Walker, said: "The impact of the 2004 tsunami on the Aceh province, and its teaching community, was devastating. Deakin University will train a new generation of teachers as the province rebuilds its education system and infrastructure. Deakin is recognised nationally and internationally as a leader in teacher education and we are proud to be associated with this significant step for the province. The province has rightly recognised that high quality education is the key to its rebuilding and to its future development."
Under the program, the first 60 young (23-30 years old) Aceh graduates will undertake the RECSAM Diploma in Malaysia and 20 of these will then proceed to Deakin for the Deakin Master of Education course. Applicants for the RECSAM Diploma would already have a four-year university degree and teaching experience ranging from six months to several years.
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Mission Statement: The mission of Park University, an entrepreneurial institution of learning, is to provide access to academic excellence, which will prepare learners to think critically, communicate effectively and engage in lifelong learning while serving a global community.Vision Statement: Park University will be a renowned international leader in providing innovative educational opportunities for learners within the global society.CourseLG 312 Transportation and Distribution SystemsSemesterS2HH 2009 PAFacultyWagner, Peter G.TitleSenior InstructorDegrees/CertificatesMS, Systems Mgt/LogisticsBS, AccountingOffice HoursBefore or after class, or by appointmentOther Phone(937) email@example.com@aol.comSemester DatesMarch 16 - May 17, 2009Class Days---M---Class Time5:30 - 10:30 PMCredit Hours3Textbook: Coyle, Bardi & Novack; Transportation; Southwestern; 6th edTextbooks can be purchased through the MBS bookstoreTextbooks can be purchased through the Parkville BookstoreAdditional Resources: Numerous additional titles on transportation logistics may be found through Ohio Link.
McAfee Memorial Library - Online information, links, electronic databases and the Online catalog. Contact the library for further assistance via email or at 800-270-4347.Career Counseling - The Career Development Center (CDC) provides services for all stages of career development. The mission of the CDC is to provide the career planning tools to ensure a lifetime of career success.Park Helpdesk - If you have forgotten your OPEN ID or Password, or need assistance with your PirateMail account, please email email@example.com or call 800-927-3024Resources for Current Students - A great place to look for all kinds of information http://www.park.edu/Current/.Course Description: ole in the distribution process. The physical transportation system of the United States and its performance; carrier responsibilities and services; economic and legal bases of rates, freight classification and tariffs; public policy regarding regulation; transportation issues and problems. Principles and practices of transportation and its 3:0:3Educational Philosophy: The facilitator's educational philosophy is one of interactiveness based on lectures, readings, quizzes, dialogues, examinations, internet, videos, web sites and writings. The facilitator will engage each learner in what is referred to as disputatious learning to encourage the lively exploration of ideas, issues and contradictions.Learning Outcomes: Core Learning OutcomesCompare the relationship between transportation issues and distribution goals of manufacturers, suppliers and shippers. The assessment should include a discussion of time, place and quantity utilities.Explain the correlation between transportation and logistics; include supply chain management in the discussion. The student should exhibit an understanding of inbound and outbound transportation and its transition to the basic theory of supply chain management.Describe the effects of transportation regulation and public policy on transportation. As a minimum the student should exhibit an understanding of the effects of regulation on the economy, and highway safety.Define the major operating and service characteristics of the following transportation modes: a. Motor. b. Railroad. c. Air. d. Water and pipelines.Analyze the impact of intermodal and special carriers on transportation. The student should include a discussion of the operating characteristics and flexibility offered.Analyze the impact of technology in the transportation field. The student should include a discussion of the use and effects of Global Positioning Systems (GPS), bar coding, Radio Frequency Identification, and internet use.Core Assessment: LG 312 CORE ASSESSMENT: All Park University courses must include a core assessment the measures the relevant Departmental Learning Outcomes. The purpose of this assessment is to determine if expectations have been met concerning mastery of learning outcomes across all instructional modalities. The core assessment must measureat least 75% of the Core Learning Outcomes (CLO's). The assessment cannot be due until at least the 6th week of the term and must count for at least 20% of the final grade. The following assessment instrument can be given separately or as part of a final test. In either case, the test and results must be kept for further review. The assessment should be evaluated using the attached rubrics.Link to Class RubricClass Assessment: QUIZZES
Quizzes may be given at any time during the course. They will consist of ten (10) multiple-choice questions each. Quizzes will be unannounced in advance, and there will be no make-ups.
A midterm and a final will be given at the milestones indicated in the course outline. They may include objective questions, open-ended questions requiring narrative responses, and/or problems requiring quantitative solutions. Make-up tests will be permitted only when prior arrangements are made and/or when the circumstances are explained to the instructor's satisfaction. The final examination will be closed book and closed notes and will require the student to clearly demonstrate her/his attainment of the comprehensive core learning objectives
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McAfee Memorial Library - Online information, links, electronic databases and the Online catalog. Contact the library for further assistance via email or at 800-270-4347.Career Counseling - The Career Development Center (CDC) provides services for all stages of career development. The mission of the CDC is to provide the career planning tools to ensure a lifetime of career success.Park Helpdesk - If you have forgotten your OPEN ID or Password, or need assistance with your PirateMail account, please email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 800-927-3024Resources for Current Students - A great place to look for all kinds of information http://www.park.edu/Current/.
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All final exams in all School of Business and Management courses will be comprehensive and will be closed book and closed notes. They will constitute 30% of the total course grade and will not be a take-home exam. They will be completed during the test week in the period designated by the registrar or by the Proctor in the case online courses. If calculators are allowed, they will not be multifunctional electronic devices that include features such as: phones, cameras, instant messaging, pagers, and so forth. Electronic Computers will not be allowed on final exams unless an exception is made by the Dean of the School of Business and Management.
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Academic Honesty:Academic integrity is the foundation of the academic community. Because each student has the primary responsibility for being academically honest, students are advised to read and understand all sections of this policy relating to standards of conduct and academic life. Park University 2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog Page 87
Plagiarism:Plagiarism involves the use of quotations without quotation marks, the use of quotations without indication of the source, the use of another's idea without acknowledging the source, the submission of a paper, laboratory report, project, or class assignment (any portion of such) prepared by another person, or incorrect paraphrasing. Park University 2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog Page 87
Attendance Policy:Instructors are required to maintain attendance records and to report absences via the online attendance reporting system.
Park University 2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog Page 89-90
Disability Guidelines:Park University is committed to meeting the needs of all students that meet the criteria for special assistance. These guidelines are designed to supply directions to students concerning the information necessary to accomplish this goal. It is Park University's policy to comply fully with federal and state law, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, regarding students with disabilities. In the case of any inconsistency between these guidelines and federal and/or state law, the provisions of the law will apply. Additional information concerning Park University's policies and procedures related to disability can be found on the Park University web page: http://www.park.edu/disability .
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Ed Next Book Club: Alexander Russo's Stray Dogs, Saints, and Saviors
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Turning around low-performing schools is one of the most vital–and least glamorous–efforts in education, the unwanted job, argues Alexander Russo in his new book, Stray Dogs, Saints, and Saviors; Fighting for the Soul of America's Toughest High School. In it, he chronicles the efforts of Green Dot Public Schools and its charismatic leader, Steve Barr, to transform South Central Los Angeles's deeply troubled Locke High School. In this podcast, Mike Petrilli talks with Alexander about the Locke saga, how the media got the story wrong, the people at the center of the storm, and what all of this means for President Obama's hopes for turning around the nation's dropout factories.
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