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Cross Disciplinary Feasibility Account: Warwick Centre for Fusion Space and Astrophysics.
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Warwick
Department Name: Physics
A central idea that we wish to pursue is the dynamic response of real world complex systems to 'shock or surprise'. Both the brain and financial systems (meaning markets, individual companies or sectors), are functionally comprised of many interacting elements which propagate and process information. A highly topical question is whether it is possible to quantify from available data when the response of a system to a 'shock' will be within normal bounds (normal response time to a neurological test task, a fluctuation in price) or will be highly correlated and catastrophic (a seizure, a stock market crash or company failure). Understanding this would lead to paradigm shifting insights into both brain function and financial system dynamics. Researchers within Warwick's interdisciplinary EPSRC and STFC funded Centre for Fusion, Space and Astrophysics (CFSA) have pioneered techniques to analyse 'real world' data from laboratory experiments for Magnetic Confinement Fusion and from astrophysical plasmas. These plasma systems can exhibit rather unpredictable 'bursty' behaviour and can self organise, that is, show large scale transitions from disordered to highly ordered, correlated behaviour. We propose to apply these ideas to focus on two cross-disciplinary 'grand challenges': brain function, and market dynamics, as captured by Magnetoencephalography (MEG) measurements of the brain, and by financial and other company data. This implies a high degree of cross- disciplinary working, between plasma physicists within CFSA, Warwick, neurologists within the MRC Cognition & Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge, and strategists within the Warwick Business School.In the framework of the physical sciences there is a direct and well understood mapping between quantifying such systems and modelling them. An open question that we will address is how such a mapping can be rigorously and usefully applied in the wider context. By building bridges between traditionally segregated disciplines (neuroscience, econometrics and plasma physics) we can tackle substantive interdisciplinary questions, for example, in what sense is a market crash like an epileptic seizure in the brain? Addressing such questions in a quantitative and predictive manner has the potential for far reaching impact in both clinical neuroscience and econometrics. This radical approach will enable physical models to be extended beyond their now mature application to contribute, and perhaps create, a far broader interface with the wider social sciences.
Planned Impact
The nature of the work being undertaken is highly speculative but has potential for far reaching impact. Clearly, any advance in our understanding of the response of financial markets and systems to 'shocks', or a diagnostic of neurological health based on non-invasive MEG technology will have the potential to make significant contributions to EPSRC's priority themes of security of energy supply and living with environmental change, and next generation healthcare. Who will benefit from the research and how will they benefit from this research? Development of new quantitative tools to assess how brain systems process information in healthy and disordered states will be of considerable interest to clinical neuroscience and psychiatry. Ultimately, quantitative insights into how MEG data relate to human brain function would lead to methods to diagnose cognitive function and disorders, with particular application to epilepsy and schizophrenia. The economic and social costs of brain disorders associated with impaired cognitive function and poor occupational performance are substantial. The annual costs of schizophrenia alone are estimated to be in the order of 7bn annually in the UK, of which about 2bn is due to direct healthcare costs. In tackling these disorders therapeutically, a key objective is to develop better models for how distributed brain systems normally process information and how pathological disruption of these systems can lead to impairment. The development of quantitative approaches to MEG that we propose would ensure that full scientific value is obtained from the major recent investments in neuroimaging infrastructure and it will potentially provide new diagnostic and predictive biomarkers of cognitive impairment that could be used to improve patient care and to support development of new pro-cognitive drugs. The importance of the proposed research from this perspective is that it includes data on well-established cognitive testing paradigms in healthy volunteers and people with schizophrenia. This means that the results will be immediately of interest to academic and industrial neuroscientists with potential for major impact on how cognitive disorders are understood theoretically and approached therapeutically. Quantifying the likely impact of news or events on markets and companies again has clear application to their monitoring and management. The current instability has cost some 475bn globally according to the IMF. Clearly any successful mitigation techniques would be valuable to business strategists and organisations from single investors to Governments (eg Risk Analysts, Company Director mentors, Financial strategists and Central Banks). There is also potentially a significant feedback to plasma physics based challenges in particular space weather applications and to understanding enhanced confinement modes of MCF with relevance to ITER operating regimes. What will be done to ensure that they benefit from this research? Cognitive researchers are typically also practicing clinicians, and business strategists in academia work closely with companies. Results and ideas flowing from this research would therefore quickly flow into potential applications where appropriate. We will also present and promote our results more formally at workshops open to practicing clinicians and to practicing business strategists. We will engage the wider community and press where appropriate. Warwick Ventures have a strategy and procedure in place to effect licensing and dissemination to the wider business community. There is also direct benefit to the training of young researchers and enhancement of interdisciplinary activity. We will provide training and introduction to patents, licensing and spin- out companies to the researchers supported on this grant.
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Non-stationary quasi-periodic pulsations in solar and stellar flares
in Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
Nakariakov V
The possible role of vortex shedding in the excitation of kink-mode oscillations in the solar corona
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Nakariakov V
Oscillatory processes in solar flares
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Quasi-Periodic Pulsations in Solar Flares
in Space Science Reviews
Murawski K
Entropy mode at a magnetic null point as a possible tool for indirect observation of nanoflares in the solar corona
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Meyrand R
Direct Evidence of the Transition from Weak to Strong Magnetohydrodynamic Turbulence.
in Physical review letters
Meyer H
Overview of physics results from MAST
in Nuclear Fusion
Meyer H
Overview of progress in European medium sized tokamaks towards an integrated plasma-edge/wall solution a
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McMillan B
A very general electromagnetic gyrokinetic formalism
in Physics of Plasmas
McLaughlin J
Nonlinear fast magnetoacoustic wave propagation in the neighbourhood of a 2D magnetic X-point: oscillatory reconnection
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
McIntosh S
Overlapping Magnetic Activity Cycles and the Sunspot Number: Forecasting Sunspot Cycle 25 Amplitude
in Solar Physics
McClements K
Particle acceleration during merging-compression plasma start-up in the Mega Amp Spherical Tokamak
in Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
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Fast particle-driven ion cyclotron emission (ICE) in tokamak plasmas and the case for an ICE diagnostic in ITER
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FTU results with a liquid lithium limiter
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Solar Particle Acceleration Radiation and Kinetics (SPARK) A mission to understand the nature of particle acceleration
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Experimental study of the ion critical-gradient length and stiffness level and the impact of rotation in the JET tokamak.
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Overview of the JET results in support to ITER
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Identification of intermittent multifractal turbulence in fully kinetic simulations of magnetic reconnection.
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Leamon R
Response to "Limitations in the Hilbert Transform Approach to Locating Solar Cycle Terminators" by R. Booth
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Timing Terminators: Forecasting Sunspot Cycle 25 Onset
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Lavraud B
Observation of a Complex Solar Wind Reconnection Exhaust from Spacecraft Separated by over 1800 R E
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Velocity space evolution of a minority energetic electron population undergoing the anomalous Doppler instability
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Types of Microwave Quasi-Periodic Pulsations in Single Flaring Loops
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Kolotkov D
Seismological constraints on the solar coronal heating function
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
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in Astronomy & Astrophysics
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Linear gyrokinetic calculations of toroidal momentum transport in the presence of trapped electron modes in tokamak plasmas
in Physics of Plasmas
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Global scale-invariant dissipation in collisionless plasma turbulence.
in Physical review letters
Pseudononstationarity in the scaling exponents of finite-interval time series.
in Phys Rev E Stat Nonlin Soft Matter Phys
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GONG p-Mode Parameters Through Two Solar Cycles.
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Sectors | Aerospace Defence and Marine Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software) Environment Financial Services and Management Consultancy Healthcare |
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First Year Of Impact | 2013 |
Sector | Energy,Environment,Financial Services, and Management Consultancy |
Impact Types | Economic |
Description | AFOSR |
Amount | $100,000 (USD) |
Funding ID | FA9550-17-1-0054 |
Organisation | Airforce Office of Scientific Research |
Sector | Public |
Country | United States |
Start | 03/2017 |
End | 03/2018 |
Description | Fulbright-Lloyd's of London Scholarship 2017/18 |
Amount | $60,000 (USD) |
Organisation | US-UK Fulbright Commission |
Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 09/2017 |
End | 09/2018 |
Description | NORKLIMA |
Amount | kr 900,000 (NOK) |
Organisation | Research Council of Norway |
Sector | Public |
Country | Norway |
Start | 01/2014 |
End | 01/2016 |
Description | Newton-CONICYT |
Amount | $1,438,000 (CLP) |
Organisation | Newton Fund |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 03/2015 |
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Book: Autumn's Rise
Series: Haywater Novel #1
Author: R.G. Corr
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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On the discovery of a family secret and the heart-wrenching events that follow, Autumn Chamberlain has lost what little faith she had in those closest to her. Knowing she can never truly live her life if she remains with her family, and with an abundance of guilt laying heavily in her heart, she escapes the lonely world she felt forced to live in and heads to the seaside town of Haywater. The aim, to look for a new beginning, a fresh start. But she has one clear notion – to never love again.
Talented surfer, Zed Maddison, has always worked hard at protecting those closest to him, until the day he fails. Fighting his own demons, Zed flees his close family; unable to
face them and the remorse he feels before finally arriving in Haywater.
When their worlds collide, Zed has an unfathomable need to protect Autumn and becomes relentless in his fight, forcing Autumn's defences to the limit.
Can her secrets remain dead and buried?
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"Dreams are not just something you aspire to in an alternative life; they can become a reality. There is one person controlling your dream, Autumn. It's time to awaken your beautiful soul, and take one step after another, until one day, you'll find you've travelled a journey you had no idea you were capable of. Even the small steps matter."
I had to remember Mary's words. I was doing the right thing. I was sure. Definitely. I allowed my eyes to travel around the insanely huge living area of Greyston Manor. A place I should consider as my home but a building I could only look at with empty eyes.
"Hello, Angel. I came to see if the rumours were true." A biting chill instantly came over me at the recognition of a voice and that name, which I hadn't heard in two years. I twisted my suddenly tense body and felt the raw hatred flow through my veins at the man standing before me. My hands immediately wrapped around each other, creating a tiny shield that the likes of Brent McCann could destroy with just one look. His gaze moved to my one solitary suitcase near the door, before settling his attention back on me. "You're doing it? You're actually leaving?" he said, amusement ringing in his tone.
Face him, goddamn it. I didn't want him to know I was afraid of him, of the power and control he managed to rule me with. "Yes, I am." I jolted up my chin, facing him fully.
He took a step towards me. Instinctively, I took one back. A smirk crossed his smug, preened face. "Are you going to tell me where exactly it is you're going?"
Fighting against the power he'd always held over me, I answered as firmly as I could. "No, I'm not." I prayed my tough exterior was more convincing than the pathetic waver I'd heard in my voice. The sound of my heartbeat was thrashing in my ears. I extended my palms to try and relieve the dampness my fear was creating.
Brent preferred, not only to be in charge but to control pitiful women like me. I knew my brief responses would cause him annoyance, but I had no choice. I was leaving Brent, my parents and this life behind.
I watched as his jaw hardened before he moved quickly. He grabbed my arm; his fingers wound tightly around me until he could sense my pain. I closed my eyes briefly, accepting my weakness. "After all I've done, you selfish bitch," he spat at me. His grip turned harder. I willed myself not to cry any more wasted tears. "Don't look at me with those pathetic, tear stained eyes. I was your only out. You should be thanking me."
"Thanking you?" I winced at the screeching noise that flew from my mouth. How dare he? I hated him with every cell of my body. How could he believe I owed him anything other than the dirt under my shoe? "Leave me be," I pleaded, loathing the beaten sound to my voice.
"Oh, I will, Autumn." He released his grip, the pain was immediately replaced with a stinging throb that I refused to acknowledge. I watched him, in all of his expensive finery, wander across the room towards the door. Revulsion radiated from inside me. He paused before he turned around slowly and addressed me, "Greyston is in your roots, your blood. You will never be anybody without me, or your parents' money and their stature. You will fail in this life, Autumn, as you already have." His dark, callous eyes swept the breadth of my body, "Look at yourself and those damn awful clothes. People will pity you when that isn't what you deserve. You deserve retribution. You can't hide. People will see you for what you really are. A cold-hearted failure."
I jolted at the truth behind Brent's words. Reaching out, I clutched the dresser at my side tightly, in a bid to still my now trembling body. I despised him and all he represented, but I hated him more for truly seeing me. Underneath my clothes, lay the scars and truths that rendered me as the ugliest of them all. Leaving Greyston and the haunting memories was my only option. It wouldn't ever take away my guilt or erase my shame. That would remain in my heart until the day my final breath left me, but leaving, was the only way I could continue on this earth.
"I will give you your crazed desire for freedom, for now. I will call you when I'm ready, and you will come running back to me, Autumn, I promise. You have no friends left and your parents… well…" his eyebrows raised in amusement as he chuckled, "…they never really cared about you, did they? That's got to hurt, knowing you're not good enough even for your parents. You had to settle for Mary, a housekeeper of all things." Whoa, one step too far. I curled up my hand and flew at him, the need to defend Mary overruling any self-control I had. But he dodged my fist and burst into laughter as I stumbled for balance. "I made you feel alive for the first time in your lonely, sheltered life, and that sickens you."
I couldn't respond. His words were true. There had been a point, in the beginning, when I'd been happy, but slowly over time, he ate away at the smallest parts of self-belief I possessed until I accepted his words as my own.
My shoulders sagged with relief as I spied Mary entering the room, her eyes immediately finding mine. As she registered my upset, her jaw clenched before she shifted her attention to Brent. "Mr. McCann, I wasn't aware you were visiting, it's been a while," she said in a clipped tone. If it was at all possible, she held more contempt for him than I did.
"Why, Mary, you're making me feel old. What happened to calling me, Brent?" Mary hadn't referred to him by his first name in a number of years. There had been plenty of curse words aimed at him in private, but certainly not the name, Brent.
Turning her head away from him in annoyance, Mary directed her words to me. "Autumn, it's time for you to go. The car is ready." My parents' driver was to take me to the station, where I would board a train to my new life.
"And where might that be to, Mary? Autumn seems to be holding that piece of information back."
"I am as uncertain as you, Mr. McCann." Mary knew exactly where I was heading. She'd helped me. My entire life I had only ever been a puppet on a very rigid, unforgiving set of strings, controlled by my parents. I had adhered to each and every one of my parents' wishes; achieved the grades they required and lived through the heavy-hearted loneliness of the past three years, the worst three years of my life. Mary had seen me through it all and been by my side, on my brief breaks from Hartshead boarding school.
So I was fleeing, beneath a cloud of my parents' disapproval, but with a sky filled with encouragement from Mary.
Mary looked back at me, a slight hint of a smile pushed at the corners of her mouth, forcing the last ounce of hope to the front of my heart.
"Goodbye, Brent," I stated calmly.
He curled his lip in amusement before he strolled confidently out of Greyston Manor.
Mary had somehow made it to my side and had taken my hands in her own without me realising it. "Small steps, Autumn. Remember?" Her eyes glistened with the sorrow she felt. "You got to him. Underneath that arrogant face of his, there was fury." I didn't want to get to him. I wanted to forget him.
"My parents, they're not going to be back today, are they?" I asked with a hint of sadness in my tone. Deep down, I knew they wouldn't be, their daughter leaving home wasn't a priority. I should be used to it, but I wasn't. Mary shook her head informing me I wouldn't be seeing them.
"You've accepted your life for what it was for too long a time. Take back what should have been yours all along. Never settle. Fight for what you desire, what you deserve." Mary's focus switched to my suitcase. "How about you take a step, Autumn? Life, it's waiting." With a final embrace, I moved and collected my suitcase. With my heart pounding, I walked out of the door.
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This was a beautifully written book, the attention to detail was perfect it really made me feel like I was living the story rather than just reading it. I became totally invested in Autumn's well being so much so that I didn't want the story to end. ~ Literary Lust
I loved Autumns Rise, and reading it I would never have guessed that this is a debut. The writing is superb and I was totally sucked into the story. I just wanted to give both Autumn and Zed a huge hug. It's a heartbreaking story but also a story of hope. ~ Blogging for the love of authors and their books
Deep secrets, hope, heartbreak, survival and twists, laced with humour in between; A BEAUTFUL DEBUT BOOK. The attention to detail and her characters just pulled me right in from the very beginning. ~ Blissfully Bookerized
About The Author
R. G. Corr is a mum of 3 who loves to read almost as much as she does to write. When she's not working or writing, you'll find her nose deep in her kindle swooning over her latest book boyfriend.
Having had an overactive imagination for many years, a discussion with a friend at a soft play area, amidst the noise and mayhem of toddlers, finally convinced her to put pen to paper and write her first novel.
Autumn's Rise, book one in the Haywater series, will be released in February. Book two will follow later in the year.
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by LYSSA LAYNE
GENRE: Contemporary Romance
Francesca "Frankie" DiDominzio is an aspiring fashion designer. The opportunity of a lifetime falls in her lap to start her own clothing line but she has to come up with the start-up money. The trust fund her Noni left for her would cover the cost she needs but there's one little problem-she won't get the money until she's twenty-five which is six months away. Desperately wanting to follow her dreams, she has to figure out a way to convince her old-school Italian father to sign off on the trust, releasing the money sooner than later.
Guy Sillars is fresh out of the military and not ready to face his family just yet. Instead of catching his flight to the South, he decides to spend some time in New York over the holidays. When Francesca approaches him with a proposition to pretend to be her boyfriend, he's too enchanted by her beauty to say no.
Frankie has concocted the perfect plan to get her father to release her trust fund early. Bring home a guy that her father will hate, convince him they're in love, and then agree to dump him in exchange for the money. The only problem is, the more time Guy and Frankie spend together, the harder it will be to let him go.
I sigh, dropping my shoulders. "Exactly. There's no way this kind of offer will happen again either. My father is so hard headed and stubborn, especially since my mamma passed away." I pause to make the sign of the cross, casting my eyes upward to show her my respect. "Of course, he had no problem when Carmine used his inheritance from Noni to buy La Bam but it's a completely different set of standards when it comes to his daughters."
"Okay, I'm following you now but where's the non-Italian boyfriend fit into all this?" Guy's eyebrows are arched high with the question.
My cheeks flush and I shake my head, looking into my now empty coffee cup. "It's a ridiculous idea but I've already begged and pleaded my case and he refuses to budge. I had this wild idea that if I brought home a man that he wouldn't approve of, I might be able to make a deal with him to ditch the guy if he gave me the money before my birthday."
When I look up, Guy seems to actually be entertaining the thought. "Tell me how you see this working out."
Surprised at his interest, I perk up and begin speaking quickly. "Well, I was thinking we, or whoever the pretend boyfriend is, would go visit my father, be all kinds of lovey dovey, and then let my father know I've accepted that I will have to pass on the opportunity but it doesn't matter because I'm so in love with you, or whoever, that it doesn't matter."
Guy taps his thumb on his mug. "Have you ever been in love, Francesca?"
I squirm uncomfortably because the truth is I haven't. I've dated, had boyfriends, but my passion has always been my work. "Other than with fashion, no," I answer honestly.
The left side of Guy's mouth lifts into a lopsided grin. "Well, if you're in love with your career then it sounds like you have to go big to follow your dream."
I raise my eyebrows, wondering what he's implying. He stretches his hand across the table, holding it in front of me. "I can do that."
My jaw drops and I shake my head. "I don't think you understand what an Italian father can be like. The man's stuck in his ways, and fiercely protective of his family, especially when it comes to his daughters and on top of that, I'm the baby of the family."
He pulls his hand back and laughs. "Sweetheart, I've been to war, I think I can handle your daddy."
His Southern drawl is strong when he makes this statement and I giggle. "Fine, if you're up to the challenge of my papa then the job is yours."
"Glad we have that settled. Now, I'm going to order some pie."
He reaches for the menu and I quickly snatch it out of his hand. "Not from here. Come on." I stand up, opening my clutch to pull out some bills to pay for the coffee. "I'll show you how to treat your sweet tooth."
I'm still flipping through the bills in my purse when Guy's hand is on top of mine. My stomach flips at his touch and when I look up, he's shaking his head. "I got this. I am your 'boyfriend' after all," he says, his twang sending my heart racing and when he winks at me, I'm glad he's still holding my wrist so I don't fall over. "And here, put this on or you'll freeze out there." He holds his leather coat out, waiting for me to put my arms in the sleeves.
With an exasperated sigh, I slip the coat on and look up at him. "You're supposed to be the opposite of the controlling men in my life."
Guy smiles, wrapping his arm around my shoulders at we step into the cold air. "I prefer to call it gentlemanly, not controlling, so you should probably get used to it."
I shake my head, fighting off the eye roll I feel coming on. Then, only because it's sub-freezing temperature, or so I tell myself, I snuggle against the muscular chest of the Army man holding me. Despite his body heat and the warmth flooding my body from his proximity, my teeth still chatter and Guy pulls me closer as we walk a few blocks.
In a man's world, Camila Lemos is one of the top sports agents in the market. The athletes beg for her attention, not just for business, but in the bedroom as well. However, feisty Brazilian beauty Camila is more than meets the eye and refuses to become involved with any of her clients, no exceptions.
Linebacker Evan Purser is the newest man in his family to join the NFL. Guided by his older brother and fellow teammate, he signs with Camila. Once the agent and the linebacker meet, anything but sparks fly.
As the tension rises, so do the feelings for one another, but neither will admit it. Evan can't let go of the past. Camila's not sure she can risk her reputation for love. When the walls are broken down, will a touchdown be scored or will it be yet another fumble for both?
His hands are shoved in his pockets and he's wearing a shit-eating grin, exuding nothing but cockiness. I shiver in my peach baby doll tank top, my teeth chattering when I begin to speak. It's not that cold in Florida this time of year, but my nerves are taking over. Honestly, I haven't felt this way since back in college.
Evan pulls his hands out of his pocket and easily draws me against him, his hands sliding up and down my arms. "Geez, Cami, you weren't shaking this much when we went surfing."
He's right and the water temperature was in the fifties. Slowly, my confidence comes back and I shake his hands off me, taking a step back. "What the hell are you doing here, Evan? I'm working, you can't just show up whenever you want to."
"Whoa!" He holds up his hands in a surrender motion. "F**k, Cam, I came down to visit my mom and thought I'd surprise you. You really know how to show your appreciation," he mutters the last part and brushes past me.
Ugh, I sigh and run after him. He stops beside a black Yukon to get his keys out and I grab his hand. He looks back at me, but doesn't say a word. Softly, I squeeze his hand. "I'm sorry. I am happy to see you. You… you just took me by surprise."
Quickly, Evan spins around and with one step has me pinned against the SUV on the other side of his. "What are you so worried about? We're friends, right? Blake pulls this kind of shit with you all the time, why can't I?"
I stare up into his blue eyes clouded with anger. My fingers walk up his chest as I can't tear myself to look away from him. "Evan, you're not Blake…"
His eyes get darker and he takes a step back, muttering, "Of course I'm not and I never will be."
My fingers clench around his sweater, keeping him from moving. "Blake doesn't show up and make me feel the way you do. When Blake's with me, I'm not constantly worried about what everyone else thinks." I pause, unsure where this honesty is coming from but deciding to just roll with it. "When Blake's with me, I don't just stare at his lips, wanting to taste them so bad, but knowing they're off limits."
Evan's chest rises and falls under my hand, his eyes go from a dark midnight blue to almost a baby blue color and a smirk comes to his lips. "Who said they're off limits?" He takes a step back to me, his body crushing me against the car behind us.
My heart in my throat, I'm barely able to squeak out, "Me."
Evan doesn't make a move, he just stares at me, a smile dancing in his eyes while his hand moves to my stomach. Goosebumps tickle my skin as his fingers walk over the chiffon fabric of my shirt.
"What if no one knew?" he asks, his breath almost a growl and my panties are immediately wet. "I don't kiss and tell…"
Over the Fence is a collection of Lyssa Layne's baseball romances including The Right Pitch, Fear of Striking Out, Another at Bat, and a BONUS STORY, A Diamond is Forever.
The Right Pitch
Colie Adger is trying to make it in the big leagues as an athletic trainer. Working in a man's world isn't easy. Colie must figure out how to make the best decisions for all the men in her life—both on and off the field. As good as she is at making decisions for others, can Colie figure out her own heart and hit a homerun off the right pitch?
Fear of Striking Out
Shortstop Tate James has been traded from the all-American town of Milwaukee to the trendy City of Angels. This ball player is less than excited about his new hometown. That is until he crosses paths with beautiful Mia Tomko. She lets him know that not all L.A. women are just after fame and fortune.When someone from both of their pasts arrives, will it tear them apart or make them closer?
Another at Bat
Pitcher Jace Richards had it all. Fame, status, money, and the perfect girl but it wasn't enough. Unable to curb his gambling addiction, he lost everything. Laurel Darbis is the mom to ten-year-old Grey. Grey is about to start baseball with his friends but their coach backs out at the last minute. All of the parents are thrilled when the new coach arrives, everyone except Laurel.
A Diamond is Forever
Pitcher Benny Martinez's longtime girlfriend Isabel Soltero is struggling to raise their teenage son on her own as Benny travels with his team. Both parents are afraid that history will repeat itself but with Benny on the road, Isabel is doing her best to be both the mother and the father to him. Throughout Benny's travels, he watches his fellow ball players, Grant Adamson, Tate James, Jace Richards interact with their family and he soon realizes what he's missing. It's time Benny makes a decision which comes first—his family or his career?
Lyssa Layne is first, and foremost, the proud momma to her precious daughter, AR. In addition to working full-time and being a mommy to AR, she is also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, a runner, blogger, and an infertility survivor.
Having watched one too many medical dramas and being inspired by author Rachelle Ayala, who introduced her to the world of indie writing, Lyssa decided to try her hand at writing a romance story. Her attempt turned into the Burning Lovesick series. You can find Lyssa's own interests throughout her stories although all stories are fictional.


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When Alexa Grace gets arrested, she calls her stepbrother Van Wylde to come pick her up. She even asks Van to forge his dad's signature so that she doesn't have to tell her mom and stepdad. After a bit of begging, Van finally names the terms under which he'll agree to help Alexa out: She has to pretend to be the girl he likes.Once Van has Alexa caught up in his fantasy, he pulls out his cock and starts stroking it. He tells Alexa that she needs to get in on the action, first with her hands and then with her mouth if she wants him to sign the papers. By the time Alexa has been convinced to peel off her short shorts and thong, she's starting to get a little bit into it. She puts up a token protest when Van wants to take things even further and fuck her, but soon she's moaning in obvious enjoyment.Once her inhibitions are gone, there's nothing that'll stop Alexa from enjoying every moment of this impromptu fuck fest with her stepbrother. From taking a pussy pounding on her back to straddling Van's dick and bouncing her booty for all the friction she can handle, Alexa does whatever it takes to get herself off. Van isn't far behind once Alexa has reached her final climax. He doesn't even have time to pull out before he explodes, glutting her with a creampie of jizz.
My Step Sister Got Arrested – S2:E2
Date: December 8, 2021
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Those who stay in apartments crave for spacious bungalows and those who live in landscaped acres dread the maintenance! So what really is the ideal size for a home? The multi-storey high-rises offer many titillating features and let's not even get into their crazy architectural style. Offices, museums, theaters even live gardens in the middle of the 100th floor; we can expect all of this from modern architects. Till you find your ideal space to call home, office, whatever….here's a recap of Fifteen Visually Stunning Architectural Delights for the future!
15) New Orleans Arcology Habitat or NOAH by E. Kevin Schopfer AIA, RIBA & Tangram 3DS; Kittery, ME
NOAH proposes to be a habitat for 40,000 residents who can benefit from the planned residential units, school system, commercial, retail, hotels, casinos, parking, and public works facilities. Its triangle shape is most captivating and literally stands out on the waterfront. Quite a design challenge actually, this place needs to overcome both the physical and psychological damages of recurring severe weather patterns.
14) Eko by 10 Raisons Architects
Critics may pan it for getting inspired by the romantic Eiffel Tower, but the giant Eko looks like a tower with webs on the side. It boasts of 24 floors, 8500 Square meters of Nano Solar, 350 palms, a bar, a library and a big exhibition hall and is proposed as a futuristic housing high-rise for Zaabeel Park, City Center in Dubai.
13) Campus Center for Miami Dade College by Oppenheim Architects
If Polo is the mint with a hole, then the Miami Dade College is a Super Building Campus Center for Miami Dade College is the architectural version of it. The high rise combines apartments, offices, educational facilities, and a lot of space for art exhibition. It's supposed to get completed in the next two years time, can anyone in Miami confirm this?
12) Guggenheim Hermitage Museum by Zaha Hadid
Conceptualized as a floating structure above the fluid landscape in Vilnius, Lithuania, the Guggenheim Hermitage Museum is the renowned firm Zaha Hadid Architects' brainchild. Featuring glossy, metallic surfaces, this building is a visual treat for true connoisseurs.
11) Klein Bottle House by McBride Charles Ryan
The "Klein Bottle" is a non-orientable surface, i.e., a surface (a two-dimensionaltopological space) with no distinction between the "inside" and "outside" surfaces. By constantly challenging our sense of perception, depth, linear orientation, interior/exterior space and pretty much any notion of what a dwelling should look like, the architects have successfully created a space that is surprisingly inviting and warm.
10) Torre Bicentenario by Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA)
Resembling 2 inverted pyramids bridged by a lobby where shuttles and elevators pass thru, the Torre Bicentenario is slated become the tallest building in Latin America. Completion is scheduled for this year to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Mexico's Independence. Two voids penetrate the building at its widest point providing ventilation and natural light.
9) Dancing Towers by Zaha Hadid
With the spate of earthquakes hitting our foundations this year, the thought of dancing towers is not so appealing. Keeping aside such fears, these three towers are inter-twinned to share programmatic elements and rotate to maximize the views from the site towards the creek and neighboring developments. Another visual treat that defies common norms.
8 ) Landmark Building of Szervita Square by Zaha Hadid
Another Zaha Hadid gem that looks to mesmerize us with soft curves and defining structure.
7) The Cube at Dubai Sports City
When we see ambitious projects like The Palm and The Cube here, we can totally understand why Dubai went under the real-estate scare recently. Is proposed to be a five-star condo hotel, an eye catcher at the Dubai Sports City.
6) Seoul Commune 2026 by Mass Studies
When you want to cite an example of how to marry nature with tall buildings, please refer the Seoul Commune 2026. It's the case where you can negate the concrete jungle effect with a little help from Mother Nature!
5) Expocenter Project by Zaha Hadid
Yes Zaha Hadid is a staple at YD, what can we say…phenomenal works do warrant appreciation and here's another feather in the Hadid cap! The Expocenter Project offers Moscow city a new exposition venue, hotel, and residential development. Tall and long beautifully combined.
4) Millennium Tower World Business Center (WBCB) in Busan by Asymptote
Asymptote won the contract to build this tower based on its ground breaking design of three separate tapered towers rising out of a robust and powerful base. This one can be filed under sculptural beauty.
3) Trump International Hotel and Tower Dubai by Nakheel & Atkins
With Trump attached to any property you can expect sheer extravaganza and nothing else! Likewise this 60-storey building features two asymmetrical halves forming a gateway to the Palm Islands of Jumeirah. The stainless steel, glass and stone faded arch-like structure includes a 300-room five-star hotel, 400 residential apartments, boutique offices, retail, gym and spa, restaurants and of course, access to private beaches.
2) Gateway Building for Ras Al-Khaimah by Snohetta
Like an oasis in the hot arid desert, the Gateway Building for Ras Al-Khaimah greets you with the magic and charm of the Arabs. A gateway to the city Ras Al-Khaimah, expect a Congress Center, Exhibition Halls, Shopping Center, and elite hotels in this complex.
1) Abu Dhabi Performing Arts Centre by Zaha Hadid
Zaha Hadid Architects does it once again with the spectacular Abu Dhabi Performing Arts Center. Fluid lines that transcend and meander through spaces to actually construct a Performing Arts Center! Its been described as a sculptural form that emerges from a linear intersection of pedestrian paths within the cultural district, gradually developing into a growing organism that sprouts a network of successive branches.


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Low Back Pain
Low back pain is often a common symptom of many disease conditions and the back pain may range from simple or dull pain to sudden and sharp pain. If the pain persists for a few days, it is acute pain whereas if it continues for more than 3 months, it is considered chronic pain. In most cases, low back pain may resolve without any treatment, however, if it persists for more than 3 days, medical intervention is necessary.
Low back pain may be a common symptom in various conditions such as appendicitis, aneurysms, kidney diseases, kidney and bladder infections, ovarian disorders, pregnancy, nerve root syndromes such as sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, musculoskeletal problems, osteomyelitis, spondylitis, tumors, spine injuries, fractures, and many more.
Low back pain can be alleviated with rest and RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and elevation) treatment, pain relievers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, and physical therapy. However, certain conditions causing severe pain may require surgical treatment. Treating the underlying conditions offers relief from back pain.
Causes of Low Back Pain
One of the common causes of low back pain is a low back strain. Low back strain or lumbar strain occurs when the muscle or the tendon in the lower back gets stretched or torn. It is caused by lifting heavy objects or overload, sitting or standing for a longer time, direct blow over the area, or sports such as basketball, baseball, or golf that involve sudden twisting of the lower back can also lead to strain. The risk factors such as excess low back curvature, weak abdominal muscles, and forwardly tilted pelvis can increase the risk of this injury.
Symptoms of Low Back Pain
The common symptoms include low back pain that radiates down to the buttocks; inflammation of the soft tissues that surround the muscles; stiffness in the lower back; restricted movements; inability to maintain correct posture; muscle spasms; and pain that continues for a longer period.
Diagnosis of Low Back Pain
Your doctor will perform a physical examination and take a brief medical history to diagnose your condition. Other additional tests such as X-ray and MRI scans may be required to confirm the injury and provide necessary treatment.
What are the Treatment Options?
Conservative treatment methods include:
- Rest: You should take complete rest for 1-3 days, as more damage could result from putting pressure on the back. Prolonged bed rest should also be avoided as it leads to loss of muscle strength and makes the muscles stiff which will aggravate pain and discomfort. Hence bed rest should not be continued for more than 48 hours.
- Ice packs can be applied to the injury which will help to diminish swelling and pain. Ice should be applied over a towel to the affected area for 15-20 minutes four times a day for several days. Never place ice directly over the skin.
- Braces or belts might be used to support the back while the healing happens.
- Medications that may be prescribed include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce pain and inflammation. Other medicines such as muscle relaxants control muscle spasms. These medicines often cause sedation; therefore, consult your doctor to discuss the type of muscle relaxants appropriate for you.
- Your doctor may also suggest a rehabilitation program for you. It consists of stretching and strengthening exercises, pelvic traction, gentle massages, and ice or heat therapy to improve your condition. It helps to control the pain, strengthen the abdominal muscles, and also speeds up the recovery which allows you to return to weight-bearing activities.
Some of the preventive measures which can help prevent back strain include:
- Doing warm-up exercises before the start of any physical activity or sports and taking short breaks in between the activity.
- Ensure that you use correct lifting techniques such as squatting to lift a heavy object.
- Ensure that you maintain a proper posture while sitting and standing.
- If you are overweight or obese, it can strain the back muscles. Hence, it is advised that you lose some weight and maintain a healthy diet.
- Ensure that you exercise every day as it improves spine stability and also prevents extra stress on your back.


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With news that the new iPad mini (and possibly even a brand new BIG iPad) may be announced next Tuesday, we know a good percentage of you will be throwing your old iPad off rooftops or "accidentally" running them over in an attempt to justify buying the new Apple gear. But for the rest of you who need to protect your investments, we've got some great news. We've teamed up with our good friends over at Ballistic to give away not one but THREE of their awesome $70 Ballistic Tough Jacket case for iPad 2 and New iPad. Sorry, all you iPad 1 owners – you might as well throw your iPad off the roof, as that thing is ancient and this case wouldn't help you anyway.
You may remember we reviewed the Ballistic Tough Jacket for iPad 2 and New iPad a few months back, and gave it a whopping 9.5 rating. Well, I'm tempted to bump that up to 10 as a friend of mine did an impromptu accidental "drop test" of her iPad while wearing a Tough Jacket, and I'm happy to report it bounced off her driveway, face down, and the iPad is still good as new. The Tough Jacket's three layers of protection are no joke, people!
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At a ceremony on Capitol Hill on May 15, the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) announced its donation of two fully equipped ambulances to the Mexican Red Cross to be used in the southeastern Mexican state of Tabasco. The announcement was made with Representatives Ortiz and Reyes, who were instrumental in facilitating this gift, along with representatives of the Mexican Red Cross, the Turkish Embassy and the Mexican Embassy.
Mexico was hit with one of its worst national disasters in November 2007 when the state of Tabasco was hit by a Hurricane, causing massive flooding and the destruction of tens of thousands of homes, schools, as well as the state's crops. The flooding left over a million people homeless with an estimated one-third of them children. The Ambulances are donated to the Mexican Red Cross as a gesture of friendship, in the hopes of a more speedy recovery in future cases of need.
"Turkey lived through a major national disaster in the August 1999 earthquakes. Turkish Americans know firsthand how crucially important international assistance was in saving lives and rebuilding the earthquake struck regions in Turkey. Nations across the globe, the United States and the American people in particular, showed great support and sympathy to Turkey during its dire days," said TCA President G Lincoln McCurdy. "Mexico and the people of Mexico also contributed life saving aid and rescue resources that helped alleviate the suffering of those impacted by this earthquake. This gift from Turkish Americans to the people of Tabasco, Mexico is our way of showing solidarity to victims of natural disasters that affect us all," continued McCurdy.
TCA dedicated the two ambulances to Congressman Solomon Ortiz (D-27th/TX) and Congressman Silvestre Reyes (D-16th/TX) to recognize the efforts by the two members of Congress, who are deans of the Hispanic Caucus and members of the Turkish Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, to bring together the people of Mexico, Turkey and the United States.
"When natural disasters strike, rescue operations need strong support from the international community, regardless of nationality or religion," said Representative Ortiz. "These ambulances are a symbol of friendship and cooperation, and I thank the Turkish Coalition of America for this goodwill gesture between Turkey, Mexico and the United States," continued Ortiz.
"I applaud the Turkish Coalition of American for providing the Mexican Red Cross with these ambulances. These vehicles will provide much needed emergency care to those communities in Tabasco that continue to suffer as result of last year's devastating floods," commented Congressman Silvestre Reyes.
"During Mr. Lincoln McCurdy's visit to our National Society and knowing about our needs, we established the commitment to arrange for the donation of two ambulances, which will be serving the society in the state of Tabasco," said Daniel Goni Diaz, President of the Mexican Red Cross. "Thank you for this donation that will alleviate the increasing needs of the population in this area.
Also in attendance were the Ambassador of Mexico, His Excellency Arturo Sarukhan and Dr.Burak Akcapar, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Turkish Embassy.


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13 Hats is a collective of eleven visual artists and writers who came together in Portland, Oregon, in 2011 to pursue interdisciplinary work and creative dialogue through group interaction and collaboration.
Supported in part by a Project Grant from the Regional Arts and Culture Council, the collective embarked upon an ambitious series of public manifestations (readings, publications, and exhibitions) in 2012, which will culminate in the first half of 2013 with exhibitions and performances in Portland and Seattle, and new publications, including the launch of The Feralist, a 36-page full-color tabloid journal of West Coast art and literature.
Thank you for your interest!
Mission Statement
13 Hats is an artists' working group that exists to facilitate the creation of new work by its members, provide a platform for sharing that work with audiences, and develop models of collective strategies that might inspire or be adopted by other groups. In the pursuit of a collective inquiry and practice, the group as a whole functions as a resource for all the members — an incubator, community of concern, and shared source of labor and ideas. Through an evolving, democratic process, 13 Hats looks for new ways to invigorate member artists and connect them with their community.


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As a locum tenens physician in rehabilitation hospitals, I see patients with some of the most unique injuries. From rare brain infections contracted in exotic lands, to the consequences of ill-advised horseplay with guns or ATVs, I'd begun to wonder if maybe I'd seen it all.
And then I met a grandma from New Jersey, who had a life-changing encounter on a nature trail out west. In her dutiful effort to corral her teenage grandchildren, and keep them following the guide's directions, she shouted for them to remain on the path. In so doing, her yelling attracted the attention of an ill-tempered bison. The animal rapidly approached from behind without her notice. In the blink of an eye, the bison threw her up in the air with a flick of its horned head.
As she crashed to the ground, she rose up again instinctively (to dust herself off and prepare to run) as the animal came back for a second hit. One of its horns sliced a huge gash in her buttock as she fell head first on the ground, causing brain bleeding. The guide managed to scare off the beast as my patient's granddaughter had the presence of mind to staunch her bleeding wound by having her sit on her thigh, as the guide called in an air flight to my hospital.
After stabilization in the ICU and several surgeries to correct the gashes, my patient arrived in the rehab unit with a traumatic brain injury. She was quite disoriented, her pain was poorly controlled, and even the slightest noises were very disturbing to her. She had flashbacks of the event and would call out in fear during her fitful sleep.
With careful therapy, low stimulus environment, and better pain management, I began to see glimpses of my patient's usual brilliance and keen sense of humor. She was determined to improve, and participated eagerly in the full gamut of activities, including focused attention tasks and balance and agility tests.
One weekend I was eating at a local restaurant and noticed bison carpaccio on the menu. I couldn't resist the opportunity to "get even" for my patient. I ordered the dish and took a photo with my smartphone. On Monday, I showed her the image — and told her I had evened the score. Her face lit up from ear to ear. She told me to keep eating buffalo for the rest of my days!
Val Jones is founder and CEO, Better Health.
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Can Algorithms Replace Teachers?
It seems like every week there is a new story about how computer algorithms are the future of teaching and learning. We read about how software can personalize education, differentiate instruction, provide mounds of data for administrators and revolutionize our lives. We hear about how students can open an app, view a playlist of videos that can teach them biology, calculus, literature and a host of other subjects. We know that jobs that human beings used to do are now executed by machines (like ATMs replacing bank tellers) and it gives us pause. Are teachers really important? Can algorithms do a better job than human teachers?
Content is everywhere. Kids can Google any facts they could ever want. They can watch videos, read blog posts, play educational games and consume content wherever they are, whenever they feel like it. But is consuming content the same as learning? Teaching and learning isn't about content delivery, but advocates of algorithms ironically reinforce this 20th century narrative.
At VoiceThread, we believe that this logic is based on the marriage of an enthusiasm for modern technology and outdated understanding of what teaching and learning actually means. Learning isn't about consuming content. Learning is about applying content, repeatedly practicing, and receiving feedback from an expert. In other words, practice + feedback = learning. Consuming content is the same as simply reading the instructions. Content is a preliminary step, not a complete system of learning.
In the future, your students may consume all of their content through automated software like Khan Academy and they may be able to take multiple choice tests to see if they can remember the facts but that isn't the same thing as learning. Without practice and feedback those facts will fade quickly. Anyone who has ever crammed for a test and forgotten all of it within days already knows this.
We have no problem with tools like Khan Academy. In fact, you can pull Khan Academy videos right into your VoiceThreads to share content with your students easily. But we believe sharing a video tutorial is not enough. The role of the modern teacher may not be to deliver a lecture anymore, but that does not mean that an algorithm can replace that teacher. What happens after the student watches the video? Is the video going to watch them practice applying what they heard in other contexts? Is the video going to give them quality feedback on that practice? No, but a teacher will. Teaching is about the human connections you have with your students. It is about knowing their interests, connecting new knowledge to those interests and guiding them through personalized feedback.
VoiceThread aims to support those human connections, not replace them. Listening to your students' hesitation, seeing their facial expressions, and using that information to guide them in the right direction matters. Algorithms might replace the lecture, but delivering a lecture was never at the core of learning and that's not going to change just because students have smartphones. Devices are great and technology is great, but human teachers are vital to a student's progress and they always will be.


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Ceramic Snowmen Ornaments Set of 2
- Size: 2.5"w x 4"h
- Materials: stoneware
- Hanger Style: cording
- Copyright: © 2020 DEMDACO
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DEMDACO designer Carrie Meagher says her artwork expresses a clean, simple and playful approach to life: "I try not to take life too seriously, and I think that shows in my artwork." As a child, Carrie was busy with one creative activity or anoth er —sewing dolls, cross-stitching, collaging, drawing and finger painting. A graphic designer for 13 years, she later embarked on product development. She enjoys designing tactile accessories people can seamlessly fit into their décor with details that elicit smiles. Carrie's daughters, ages three and four, provide a wealth of inspiration. She loves observing their interactions with the world, saying, "they're so darn carefree" and admires their approach to a blank piece of paper. Carr ie says, "They just make art for the fun of it, don't worry about what it looks like, and after they're finished, they run to me proud of what they've created." She reminds herself to create with that same thrill of abandon. Still in love
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This event is organized with a fixed number of players each day. The players signup by the Sunday before if they which to play on Tuesday or Thursday. Three sets are played in a mixed doubles format. The players are remixed for each set. Typical playing level is 3.0 to 4.0. For more information please send email to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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- Leptospirosis is a serious and potentially fatal bacterial disease that can be transmitted to humans.
- The disease typically attacks the kidneys and liver of infected dogs.
- It is transmitted to dogs through contact with contaminated water, soil, or surfaces. Localized outbreaks may occur in areas that have recently experienced flooding.
- Infected dogs require treatment with antibiotics and fluid therapy.
- The risk of infection can be reduced by attempting to avoid high-risk environments; vaccination of individual dogs may be recommended.
What Is Leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is a potentially serious disease caused by the bacterium Leptospira interrogans. It affects dogs but can also infect a wide variety of domestic and wild animals and humans. The bacteria can survive for long periods of time in water and are frequently found in swamps, streams, lakes, and standing water. The bacteria also survive well in mud and moist soil, and localized outbreaks can occur after flooding. Infected animals can continue to shed the bacteria in their urine for months or even years after recovery. Carriers of the bacteria include raccoons, opossums, rodents, skunks, and dogs. The disease is transmitted to dogs when they have contact with urine or contaminated water or soil.
Signs of Leptospirosis
Clinical signs typically develop 2 to 12 days after exposure to the bacterium. In many dogs, infection may remain subclinical (without clinical signs) or chronic. In acute, or more serious cases, dogs may experience potentially fatal kidney or liver disease.
Signs include:
- Weight loss
- Fever
- Inappetence (appetite loss)
- Vomiting
- Lethargy
- Muscle and/or joint pain
- Diarrhea
- Bloody urine
- Excessive thirst
- Jaundice
- Excessive bleeding
Diagnosis and Treatment
Leptospirosis can be diagnosed through blood tests; however, tests may need to be performed multiple times to confirm a diagnosis.
Treatment typically consists of a regimen of antibiotics. Complications such as liver or kidney damage or spontaneous bleeding are treated with fluid therapy and other treatments that are appropriate for the individual patient. Hospitalization is required in many cases.
Exposure to leptospirosis can be reduced by preventing your dog from drinking from puddles of standing water or from swimming in lakes, streams, or other bodies of water that may be contaminated. Unfortunately, for dogs that are accustomed to an active outdoor lifestyle that includes swimming, these precautions may not be practical.
Prevention of leptospirosis is complicated by the fact that there are more than 200 different serovars (subtypes) of the Leptospira interrogans bacterium that can cause illness in animals and people. The available vaccines only protect against a handful of the most common subtypes that infect dogs, which can limit the protective value of the vaccines. Nevertheless, the available vaccines are effective and safe when used as directed, and many veterinarians recommend the vaccination for dogs at risk for exposure. Annual revaccination is required.
The leptospirosis vaccine is not required for all dogs. Your veterinarian may recommend this vaccine based on your dog's lifestyle and exposure risk.
Vaccination, no matter how routine, is a medical procedure. Always monitor your pet for signs of a vaccine reaction and follow your veterinarian's instructions on what to do if one occurs.
Caution: Humans can also become infected with leptospirosis, so handle dogs suspected of having the disease with care. Adhere to good hygiene techniques, such as frequent handwashing and avoiding contact with potentially contaminated urine.


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Title: Course Change Approvals, 1976-2012
Primary Creator: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. College of Engineering
Extent: 11.2 cubic feet
Arrangement: Alphabetical by department and numerical by course thereunder.
Subjects: Course Description, Courses, Course Schedules, Curriculum, Engineering Education
Formats/Genres: Papers
Languages: English
College of Engineering Course Change Approvals (1972-2012), including approvals, proposed syllabi, course outlines, correspondence, reports of the College Policy and Development Committee, and course checklists for engineering courses added, dropped, revised, and proposed. Also contains records related to courses for joint programs and cross-listed courses.
Organized when the University opened in 1868 and formed as a college in March, 1873, the College of Engineering operates an experiment station, twelve departments, and a graduate program.
The duties of the Dean of the College of Engineering have evolved from being chairman at faculty meetings to being chief administrator for and representative of the College within the University system.1 In this capacity as chief administrator, the Dean has the power to create positions and offices under his direct control in order to meet his obligations to both faculty and students.2
The Measurement Program was created in 1948.3 It is a branch of the Engineering Experiment Station, which was founded in 1909 and placed under the control of the Dean of the College.4 It functions as a service group for the entire campus by calibrating and repairing optical and electrical laboratory equipment used for experimentation or instruction.5
Student Placement is an office providing information and assistance to graduating students seeking employment.6 This office developed as a result of the University's policy of leaving employment counseling to the deans of the colleges.7 Its budget and staff are incorporated into the general administrative allocations of the College.8
The Bioengineering office was created in 1973 when the Urbana-Champaign Senate approved a recommendation from the College of Engineering for the establishment of a bioengineering option. Because students in any of the engineering curricula are eligible to participate in this option, this office was placed under the control of the Dean of the College.9
1. Ira O. Baker and Everett King. A History of the College of Engineering of the University of Illinois, 1868-1945, p. 114-116.
2. Statutes, September 1, 1957, p. 10.
3. Board of Trustees Transactions, 44th Report, June 15, 1948, p. 1289.
4. Ira O. Baker and Everett King. A History of the College of Engineering of the University of Illinois, 1868-1945, p. 116.
5. Interview with the Acting Director, February, 1980.
6. Interview with the Assistant Dean, February, 1980.
7. Annual Register, 1943-1944, p. 109.
8. Board of Trustees Transactions, 41st Report, June 24, 1941, p. 317.
9. Board of Trustees Transactions, 57th Report, March 21, 1973, p. 234.


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Big Long Now
Usually a couple of times a year I start a post by saying sorry to you guys for not posting in a while. The volume of work on the Echo Wall film has made it impossible though over the past couple of weeks. But here I am, in the car with Claire on the way to Glasgow to hand over the finished tapes to the DVD manufacturers. Woohoo! Well, we ain't relaxing just yet until we get many large boxes of DVD in our living room in a couple of weeks time.
We are happy with our film though, and all the extras to go on the DVD - Spanish sport climbing, Glen Nevis soloing and bouldering and an extended interview with the climbing legend Jimmy Marshall. After we get back from Glasgow we'll be sorting out a trailer for you to see what all the fuss is about some time next week, and you'll even be able to pre-order a copy of the film from the shop shortly too.
In amongst the craziness of putting the finishing touches to the film and lectures in different cities in Scotland, I have made time to sneak out for some local climbing sessions. Climbing is so utterly relaxing for me, that even after back to back 18 hour days editing for many days, just getting out into the glen and running up to Sky Pilot for a session makes me feel fresh.
And much fitter than I expected given lack of sleep. The resilience of the body is quite an amazing thing really. In my last post I was getting excited as I was really close to the monster traverse of Sky Pilot. Constant wet weather was getting in the way, but sessions in poor conditions were excellent training. At one point I was resorting to blasting along the first part with a towel scarf and drying the soaking holds as I went. It didn't really work.
Back with Kev on Sunday i got through the crux for the first time but a great big slug sliming over the crucial foothold needed to be removed with a gentle nudge of the toe, which destroyed my reserve on the last couple of moves (you'll see in the film).
Big Long Now, the 'barrel' section, about 25 metres in, 25 metres to go! (video still from Echo Wall)
But the 'September High' was on the way. Five days of dry weather was the final piece of the puzzle. Last night (friday) I sprinted up after getting home from my lecture and pretty much knew it was 'on'. First time out I lost my concentration with the anticipation of doing it and fumbled the crux. Next time I was more relaxed and got through to the kneebar with a margin to spare.
Ten minutes is a long, long time to feel the suspense about the last traversing section and the exit problem. Especially when hanging upside down from your knee. Yeah, you 'should' do it if you get there, but it takes a fair bit of composure not to let the anticipation get to you. That is the great thing about endurance climbing. I love that!
I didn't need to worry too much, this was definitely my moment to nail this project, and I topped out with just a gentle pump in my arms. Brilliant. The massive 50 metre horizontal trip across the crag is now 'Big Long Now' and Font 8bish although a highly unusual one and quite hard to grade. Certainly the hardest link I've done on rock anyway. But it's hard to know if I'm just rubbish at this type of climbing?? I see some of my problems at Dumbarton are receiving some upgrades with repeats. Perhaps this could be harder than V13? It's certainly much harder than A Muerte at 9a which would make it V14. I lose track to be honest. Anyway the vid of it will be in Echo Wall so you can see for yourself its the brilliant climbing that stands out here. Because this was my endurance training project for Echo Wall it's a nice feeling of completeness to finish it for it's own sake and also in time to make it into the film.
Perfecto timing - now I can get to work on the more conventional straight up projects just in time for the good autumn conditions. Bring it on (but don't worry i will have a trailer done for y'all during the week). More video still of Echo Wall on Claire's blog here.


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As I shuffled the cards to select this week's Intuitive Tuesday tarot card, I said, "Tell me what messages I need to bring to my readers this week." I selected The Hanging Man (reversed) from the Gateway to the Divine Tarot deck by Ciro Marchetti.
I have covered The Hanging Man is its upright position. Click here to check it out. Some key phrases from that post include:
The Hanging Man card encourages you to suspend activity and look at your life and various situations in your life from an entirely new perspective. Turn things upside down and see what's there for you from this new perspective.When reversed (selected in its upside-down position), the meaning of The Hanging Man (Reversed) can become blocked or delayed. It can symbolized making a bad decision, dissatisfaction or depression...possibly feeling stuck in the status quo. You may feel as though you have only one course of action...and that feeling of being stuck or limited may lead to inaction.
If you've been facing a challenging situation, perhaps an easy way to understand the message of today's card is with an analogy.
Pretend that the situation/decision you have been facing is a large mud pit. You think that the answer you seek is in the mud pit and you are determined to find that answer.
Not immediately seeing your answer, you decide to step in, get your feet muddy and look around...but still you can't find your answer. So you go to your hands and knees, thinking that you may be able to feel the solution better with your hands. Still no answers.
After exploring your way through the entire mud pit, you now have mud up to your thighs and elbows...but still no answers. Pretty soon you are completely covered with mud, digging deeper, sloshing around in the cool, wet mud. And even though you are muddy...still no more clarity than before.
The more you dig, the more immersed in the mud you get. Now what?
When you feel stuck (in the mud), the advice of The Hanging Man (Reversed) is...to get out of the mud. Rinse and dry yourself off and find a different way to approach the situation -- EVEN (and especially) if that means hanging around waiting for spiritual enlightenment or intuitive direction (the message of The Hanging Man).
The voice inside your head may have just said, "Don't DO anything? Are you crazy? We have to do something to solve this problem!"
The Hanging Man Reversed is here to suggest that you don't have to solve this problem right now (even though you want the peace of mind that goes with finding a solution). In fact, you may not have the right information to solve the problem or make the decision. Perhaps key pieces will unfold as you move forward...but you MUST get out of the mud pit to move forward.
The message of today's card is to quit trying so hard to solve the problem or find a solution and simply allow the answers to present themselves.
Much easier said than done, I know. How do I know? Because I am dealing with a situation just like this and I've been getting pretty messy in my mud pit. No need for details...just know that it's frustrating and I'm tired of being in the mud!!!
Over the past couple of weeks, I've been dealing with this situation and the message I keep receiving is to:
HAVE FAITH and
Before I did my meditation this morning, I picked up the book, "Oneness," as received and transcribed by Rasha. I asked for guidance and opened the book to the page with the following words underlined (from when I previously read the book):
When one's energies are attuned to the high resonance, one is able to sense with ease the direction in which the current is moving, and one is able to be carried by the momentum of that energy and manifest outcomes that are harmonious. When one attempts to defy a situation by meeting adversity head-on, one disrupts the momentum and manifests results that are less desirable. Conflict can be circumvented simply by allowing it to pass without becoming ensnared in its grasp. (LET GO).
When your energies are at a low ebb and you are experiencing resistance, it is a time to pull inward and not to escalate adversity by directly confronting those circumstances. (RELEASE).
Non-attachment to outcome further enhances one's ability to realize an elevated result. When one's approach to living is one of trusting that the highest possible outcome will be forthcoming, that is one's experience of life. (HAVE FAITH)
The destination is pre-determined. And your course is set. You will arrive at that destination right on schedule. It cannot be otherwise. (TRUST)
Found on pages 94-96.I opened yet another book, The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle, and found a great passage (full of guidance and direction) that ended with the statement:
The answer, the strength, the right action or the resource will be there when you need it, not before, not after. (page 71)
OK. I get it. The message from today's Intuitive Tuesday card, The Hanging Man (Reversed), is once again...right on.
What is your message today...and more importantly, what are you going to DO (or NOT do) about it?