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What happens when you take five uniquely talented siblings in their 20's and put them on stage with five Steinway pianos? You get a packed concert hall with thousands of excited young fans screaming and dancing in the aisles! The most amazing part is, these performing artists are not the latest rock or pop band, they are classical pianists – and all homeschool graduates! The 5 Browns are a musical sensation the likes of which the world hasn't seen in many years, breathing new life into the classical music genre. With their youthful exuberance and dynamic stage presence, these fresh-faced musicians awaken the joy of classical music among audiences of all ages.
The 5 Browns are piano virtuosos, adept at performing individually or together in various combinations from duo to five-piano arrangements. It's their ability to play in perfect synchronization on five grand pianos at once that makes them really stand out. These brothers and sisters can skillfully perform anything from emotionally complex works by Sergei Rachmaninoff and Frederic Chopin, to the jazzy stylings of George Gershwin and contemporary American musicals by Leonard Bernstein. Their traditional repertoire consists of popular classics such as Gershwin's "Rhapsody In Blue," Rimsky-Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumblebee," and Grieg's "In the Hall of the Mountain King." These would be a great introduction to classical music, especially for the younger set.
In descending order of age, the 5 Browns include: Desirae (born 1979), Deondra (born 1980), Gregory (born 1982), Melody (born 1984), and Ryan (born 1986). The children of Keith and Lisa Brown, a trained operatic singer, they each began their piano studies at the age of 3. Though the parents never intended on creating a quintet of classically trained musicians – their goal was to simply to raise "five good people" – they did see promise in their children's talent. Besides showing immense skill, the children's passion for playing the piano never faltered and it became a big part of their daily routine. The family purchased five pianos so each child would have his/her own on which to play. They usually practiced from 3-6 hours per day. Mom left her job and devoted herself to taking the children to music lessons and recitals. Piano playing seemed to come as naturally to them as eating or sleeping, and as early as age 9 they had each performed with a symphony orchestra.
When Desirae started planning for college, Deondra decided to accelerate her education so she could attend with her sister. As the family began looking into music schools, many of the country's finest colleges and conservatories offered full scholarships. They decided to attend the prestigious Juilliard School of Music. A year later, Juilliard accepted Melody, Ryan and Gregory. They made history as the first group of siblings to study simultaneously at the Juilliard School for five consecutive years. The entire Brown family, along with their five pianos, moved from Utah to New York.
The 5 Browns' teachers at Juilliard have praised not only their extraordinary teamwork but also their distinctive personalities as individual artists: "Desirae and Deondra are a fabulous team; they play like they read each other's minds. Gregory is a real bravura-type performer. Melody is sweet and easygoing, and it comes through in her playing. And Ryan is a storyteller and has a great imagination." In a Time for Kids article, a journalist wrote: "Although the Browns create beautiful music together, each performer has developed a unique style," adding, "Gregory's style is aggressive. Melody's is graceful. Ryan's bursts with energy and personality. Desirae and Deondra play many of the duets … Deondra's style is intense and rhythmic, while Desirae's is more delicate."
In 2005, their debut CD self-titled "The 5 Browns" stayed at Number 1 on the Billboard Classical chart for eight weeks. Their second album, "No Boundaries," was Number 1 for 21 weeks. Their more recent CDs include: "Browns in Blue," and "5 Stars: Favorites from the 5 Browns." When asked what it's like to be so famous and popular, Gregory says "I hope nothing that we ever do, like the concerts or the CDs, ever changes who we are because we're a happy family."
The 5 Browns have a website at www.the5browns.com with photos, music videos, tour dates, ringtones, bios, and more. You can also search for 5 Browns videos on YouTube, which show their performances of "Rhapsody in Blue," "Flight of the Bumble Bee," "In the Hall of the Mountain King," "18th Variation from Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini," and more. Other video clips include a discussion of homeschooling and how they got their start.
One of the Browns' favorite movies is "Amadeus." Melody says, "It was a movie that really got us involved in music. You're seeing Mozart as if he were real." While most teens would consider classical music to be "old and boring," the 5 Browns consider it to be current and relevant. Desirae says, "When you start playing without thinking or feeling, then I can see how it could get really boring. But when you're throwing yourself into it, somehow you find new things in the music and new things that come up in your mind or how you're feeling that make you come alive…. It's all about love and hate and anger and joy, all these things that teenagers experience… so… translate it to your emotions, to your experiences." Melody adds, "You've got to live life outside of music. You've got to bring other experiences you have with friends and relationships into your music or else you'll have nothing to speak of. If you're always just locking yourself in a music room, what are you expressing exactly?"
Speaking of other interests, if the 5 Browns hadn't gone into music, their careers could have been very different. Desirae seriously considered going to law school, Deondra was thinking of starting a business, Gregory thought about becoming a pediatrician, Melody was interested in becoming a research scientist, and Ryan once wanted to be a weatherman. Deondra says, "Each of us had different areas that we felt were our strong points, that if we didn't have music we would do. That's important as a teenager – to have different ideas of what you could do, but then to really focus on one you feel comfortable spending the rest of your life doing."
The 5 Browns are on a national tour right now. Their concerts are not to be missed and they always sell out! Visit their website at www.the5browns.com for dates and locations. See if you can catch them at a concert hall near you! In addition to touring, the 5 Browns have just finished writing a book for Phoenix Books which will be released in early 2009.
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The 5 BrownsJanuary 20, 2009
What happens when you take five uniquely talented siblings in their 20's and put them on stage with five Steinway pianos? You get a packed concert hall with thousands of excited young fans screaming and dancing in the aisles! The most amazing part is, these performing artists are not the latest rock or pop band, they are classical pianists – and all homeschool graduates! The 5 Browns are a musical sensation the likes of which the world hasn't seen in many years, breathing new life into the classical music genre. With their youthful exuberance and dynamic stage presence, these fresh-faced musicians awaken the joy of classical music among audiences of all ages.
Baker CollegeJanuary 20, 2009
Baker is a homeschool-friendly college that encourages home-educated students to consider dual-enrolling during their high school years and then to continue there after graduation. Baker offers special Home School Scholarships for all 15-18 year old students who take this opportunity to start college early.
Baker is the largest independent college in the state of Michigan with 15 locations around the state. Since Baker College first opened its doors in 1911, they have grown to serve over 35,000 students on campuses throughout Michigan. Baker of Flint, Muskegon, and Owosso include residence halls on campus.
You can also become an online student. Baker Online offers the convenience of classroom accessibility 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Earn your degree at home, on the road, or virtually anywhere in the world. You simply access your virtual classroom through the Web. It's not a self-paced program, though; courses begin and end on specific dates and classwork has assigned deadlines.
Baker offers over 140 certificate, associate, bachelors, masters, and doctorate programs in the high-demand fields of Business Administration, Engineering/Technology, Health Sciences, Education, Human Service (Counselors, Correction Officers, Gerontology), and Computer Information Systems.
Unlike other colleges and universities, their unique and successful career-focused approach is intended to lead you directly to a great career – not make you into a career student. Baker College provides specific education and training so you can become a working professional in a rewarding job right out of college.
Also interesting to note, Baker College has a "right-to-try" policy. All students who have earned a high school diploma or GED are automatically eligible for admission. Baker College does not require the ACT or SAT. Students who do not have a high school diploma or GED certificate simply need to take the ASSET or COMPASS test. These tests measure reading, writing, and numerical skills. The student must achieve or exceed the minimum scores on each subset of ASSET or COMPASS in a single testing experience.
Prospective students need to fill out an application form as completely as they can. Whenever possible, a copy of the prospective student's high school transcript or GED should accompany the application. Baker College admits students without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. If for any reason the prospective student is not accepted, the $20 application fee will be refunded. For more information, see: www.baker.edu
Homeschool Teen Filmmakers win AwardJanuary 10, 2009
The San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival's "Best of Festival" Jubilee Award — with its $101,000 cash prize — went to THE WIDOW'S MIGHT, a feature length adventure that tells the fictional story of how a group of young filmmakers came to the aid of an elderly widow in danger of losing her home due to rising property taxes. It's a western, musical, comedy, drama, and a movie about homeschoolers making a movie! All these things combine to create an exciting, dynamic, and entertaining story. The 101-minute film was made by a team of homeschoolers known as HeuMoore Productions. It was written and directed by 19-year-old John Moore, with 20-year-old David Heustis and Jeff Moreland serving as producers. "We never saw this coming!" said John Moore. "The greatest lesson we have learned at this event over the years is to press on; keep moving forward. Always pursue excellence. The production was very tough; but it brought our families together, and we're even closer now than ever…. I dedicate this award to my father, the most inspiring man I have even known." HeuMoore Productions has produced four films previously, but THE WIDOW'S MIGHT was by far their biggest, most intense production to date. In addition to landing the festivals' top honor, THE WIDOW'S MIGHT was runner-up for "Best Feature" and also came away with the "Audience Choice Award," receiving more than twice the votes of the closest contender. This marked the third time in four years that a film by HeuMoore Productions was voted as the audience favorite at the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival. The mission of HeuMoore Productions is to produce films that "…are intended to be wholesome, Christian entertainment that the entire family can enjoy and learn from." Read a review of THE WIDOW'S MIGHT here: http://www.knowledgehouse.info/review_widowsmight.html


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Well, my initial reaction to this question is: What's the point of even asking it? Google is not going away and people are going to continue to access it if I tell them to stop.
This question sparked some interesting questions and discussions around the current 21st century shift in education. Terry Heick argues Google impacts the way students think and that students are uncertain how to "apply, integrate, or synthesize their findings [on Google], making it almost useless."
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I often wonder if the common phrase "just Google it" is detrimental to our critical thinking abilities. Alarmingly, "the average number of Google searches per day has grown from 9,800 in 1998 to over 4.7 trillion today." When I am having dinner with a friend and they ask a question, we simply Google the answer. We live in a world of instant gratification and Google gives us the opportunity to solve problems without thinking . It's a habit that educators need to be aware of and combat. If I find my students trying to Google something, I tend to ask them follow up questions or discuss other possibilities so they can't simply use a search engine to produce simple answers. I want students to wonder. I want them to discover. Ramsey Musallam discusses how important it is for educators to spark learning and stop using"Googleable" questions:
It's important that teachers are innovative in their practice because students have grown up in a world of instant information. Technology is widening the generational gap between teachers and students. In fact, Jay N. Giedd asserts that "the way adolescents of today learn, play, and interact has changed more in the past 15 years than in the previous 570 since Gutenberg's popularization of the printing press." It's not surprising many educators are hesitant to embrace such a rapid change in learning. To be clear, that does not mean that old-fashioned teaching ideas should not be revisited because there still are benefits to skills like memorization. Blooms taxonomy is based on the idea that skills need to build on each other and educators need to scaffold learning so they can build upon prior knowledge. As Tayler Cameron states on her blog, "Memorization has it's place, but we must build upon that information to reach the analyzing, evaluating and creating phases of learning." I often wonder how teaching pedagogy will be able to keep up with the digital world. Will blooms taxonomy need to be re-visited? What other practices will we be questioning 5 years from now?
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Sherri, do you believe that your brother's murder was racially motivated?
I just learned of Keith's tragic death on the Case File podcast. What a shame that Montgomery County officials felt the need to remain rooted in their clearly erroneous beliefs and take a defensive stance rather than pursue the facts and uncover the truth. I wish you success and send support from Seattle.
I grew up in Mo Co. Just saw the program last night and vaguely recall this story when growing up. Had Det Beasley ever been interviewed? Have other complaints been made against him or his police work based off race? I'm what you'd call a Jr Sluth. I've been working on unsolved cases in my spare time for years. Murder/Crime is what I focus on. It's very clear your brother was murdered. It's also clear he was involved in something he possibly didn't want to be with the car load of guys riding around looking for him as well as the friend who had the "accident" I believe the police/detective were also involved and once your brother stated he didn't want to be part of it or he was possibly going to come forward about what he knew. It seems in this case whenever someone is going to talk they die. What park did this happen in? I ask because growing up near Sligo MS we had a lot of area's we use to gather at, but only one park would we meet up at were people doing drugs etc. Has anyone ever figured out the significance of the drugs found in his system or who could have had access to them?? With the right attention and minds this case could be solved. I would like to post it to one of my sluthing sites with your permission of course and let them have a field day. Some great minds in that group. Thanks
BTW you can look at the full pics and see immediately this was not a suicide. Keith had no blood or anything coming from his mouth in any angle of the pics I saw. This screams he was hung up after he was murdered by IMO the drugs he was forced to inhale.
I just seen this story on Unsolved Mysteries and it made me so mad! My heart goes out to you and your beautiful mother who passed away knowing her child was murdered. I know it had to hurt her heart so bad SMH These negligent ignorant officers need to be punished for what they did. So disgusting that even in 2017 there is still no justice for black lives in this country. Continue your fight for justice. Your brother was murdered just like so many other black men who are murdered and their murderers aren't help responsible because they're white. So sorry for your loss! #BlackLivesMatter


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Masters theses
Here is a list of currently available topics for Masters theses in the Meteorology group. As a Masters student you are always invited to talk to us about your own ideas for a thesis topic.
1. How well do weather forecast models simulate precipitation variability at the sub-hourly time scale?
Precipitation from weather forecasting models typically provide data every hour or less, while the actual rain shower that hits you on the way home may only last some minutes. The central question of this thesis is, how do modelled and observed rainfall time characteristics compare? We have new high-resolution rainfall and precipitation phase instrumentation in place at GFI, measuring at 1 min resolution. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the observed short-term precipitation statistics with simulations from the current operational AROME model run at Met Norway at as sub-hour resolution obtained from operational weather forecast models. A possible result of this Masters thesis is to develop a more useful way to communicate precipitation forecasts.
Relevant literature: The AROME forecast model (Seity et al., 2011). Precipitation variability from MRR and Disdrometer (Jaffrain et al., 2011).
Contact: Harald Sodemann (Numerical Modeling, Atmospheric Water Cycle)
2. Origin of moisture observed from aircraft measurements of an atmospheric river near Iceland
Moisture is often transported along frontal regions of extratropical cyclones. In a vertically integrated perspective, the total column water appears to flow poleward similar to a river, therefore these features are sometimes called Atmospheric Rivers (ARs). In September and October 2016, aircraft measurements during the international NAWDEX/NEAREX/EPATAN campaign near Iceland sampled ARs during 3 cases. The task within this Masters thesis will be to simulate the moisture transport during a selected event with a mesoscale numerical weather prediction model equipped with water vapour source tracers. The sources, structure and evolution will be compared to aircraft measurements and satellite imagery, to investigate how moisture is "handed over" from one cyclone to another.
Relevant literature: Moisture transport in Atmospheric Rivers (Ralph et al., 2011). Sources of water vapour in Atmospheric Rivers (Sodemann and Stohl, 2013).
Contact: Harald Sodemann (Numerical Modeling, Atmospheric Water Cycle)
3. Evaporation "hot spots" and the Deuterium excess signature in high-resolution climate models
The atmospheric water cycle is a key component of weather forecasting and climate models. This work is about identifying the regions where strong latent heat flux, or evaporation occurs, and how this affects the Deuterium excess, a stable isotope indicator of evaporation conditions. We have 6-hourly data from several current climate models which allow to compare how the evaporation process is simulated in each of them. A possible outcome of the work is to better understand where uncertainties in the water cycle of models are located, and how we can use additional measurements to improve them.
Relevant literature: Deuterium excess in the global water cycle (Pfahl and Sodemann, 2014). The NorESM climate model's water cycle (Bentsen et al., 2012).
Contact: Harald Sodemann (Numerical Modeling, Atmospheric Water Cycle)
4. Moisture source variability during periods of low predictability
The aim of this thesis is to investigate what role moist processes play during periods of low predictability. A moisture source identification is applied to data from the ECMWF 51-member ensemble to examine the variability of moisture sources and transport in each member. A keen interest in learing and applying ensemble methods as well as advanced atmospheric diagnostics based on backward trajectories are needed for this project.
Relevant literature: The moisture source diagnostic of Sodemann et al. (2008). Application of the moisture source perspective to Central Europe (Sodemann and Zubler, 2010). Measuring uncertainty in the ECMWF ensemble prediction system (Buizza et al, 1999).
Contact: Harald Sodemann (Numerical Modeling, Atmospheric Water Cycle)
5. Validation of remotely sensed wind profiles against radiosoundings
The marine atmospheric boundary layer is in the altitudes relevant for state-of-the-art and future expected wind turbines (0-300 m) not yet well understood. To improve our understanding of the complex interaction between wind shear, atmospheric stability and turbulence characteristics offshore, the offshore measurement campaign OBLEX-F1 (Offshore Boundary Layer Experiment at FINO1) has been initiated. It is an intensive observational campaign within the German Bight and is carried out by NORCOWE and several international partner institutions. The data from the experiment allows for an intensive and detailed study of the marine atmospheric boundary layer under various synoptic conditions.
Within this master project, wind profiles from a scanning lidar system (Leosphere WindCube 100S) should be validated against radiosoundings from two sites in the vicinity, Schleswig and Norderney. It will include a statistical analysis of the observed differences as function of the synoptic situation, in particular wind speed, wind direction, and atmospheric stability.
More information on the project can be found here.
Contact: Joachim Reuder (Boundary layer meteorology, Energy meteorology)


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GOP official calls for party to stop false mailers
October 25, 2010
A Republican Party official has filed a complaint over a series of mailings the Alaska Republican Party has sent in support of Joe Miller.
Carol Brenckle, Chair District 33, sent the complaint to the Alaska Republican Party Executive Committee and Rules Committee.
Here is the complaint:
Over the past week, the Alaska Republican Party (ARP) has sent out a series of mailers in support of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Joe Miller. While it is clearly proper for ARP to support its candidates, it is unacceptable for the Party to spread false information about a candidate's opponents, be they Democrats or, especially, Republicans.
By continuing to campaign for Joe Miller by stating that Lisa Murkowski "… supports cap and trade legislation," the Alaska Republican Party is spreading misinformation about Alaska's senior Republican U.S. Senator's 8-year record in Washington. The most recent Alaska Republican Party mailer describes Senator Murkowski as a proponent of, "higher taxes, higher energy prices and higher unemployment." Like the claim about cap and trade, this is categorically untrue.
The Alaska Republican Party is violating its own Statement of Principles by advocating for Joe Miller's candidacy in this way. This will undermine the strength, cohesiveness, and long-term viability of the Alaska Republican Party, but in the short term, it increases the possibility of sending a second Democrat to Washington for six long years.
The Party's Statement of Principles claims: "A well-educated population is fundamental to the continued success of our State." Why then would the Party conduct a campaign that is "educating" voters by failing to perform even minimal due diligence on Mr. Miller's false claims?
The ARP's State of Principles also expresses strong support for "high ethical standards, transparency and accountability." The Alaska Republican Party should adhere to the principles it claims to espouse when it sets expectations for "ethical, accountable and transparent" behavior. It is patently unethical for the ARP to disseminate false information about any candidate – and simply outrageous to lie about our sitting Republican Senator.
If the ARP cannot extol the virtues and record of its nominee, it should use its limited financial resources to attack Mr. Miller's Democrat opponent and refrain from engaging in ugly and untrue assaults on our seated Republican senator.
I ask the Alaska Republican Party Rules Committee to direct those responsible for these violations to cease such attacks immediately. I further request an expedited hearing before the ARP Rules Committee so those responsible can defend their actions and apologize to Senator Murkowski and all Alaska Republicans.


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The psyche is the worlds
pivot: not only is it the one great condition for the existence of a world at all, it is
also an intervention in the existing natural order, and no one can say with certainty
where this intervention will finally end.
The psyche is the worlds
pivot: not only is it the one great condition for the existence of a world at all, it is
also an intervention in the existing natural order, and no one can say with certainty
where this intervention will finally end.
The psyche is the worlds
pivot: not only is it the one great condition for the existence of a world at all, it is
also an intervention in the existing natural order, and no one can say with certainty
where this intervention will finally end.
C. G. Jung
Before we consider Jungs
conception of the Shadow, it we would be necessary to summarily explain his theory and
structure of personality. Being a former student of Freud, many of Jungs concepts
found its origins in Freudian psychoanalytical psychology, yet have met with great
modifications and changes at the hands of Jung. However, I must add a caveat at this
point. Any attempt to present a systematic survey of the theory and practice of analytical
psychology that approach to depth psychology which is based upon the discoveries of
C.G. Jung is from the very outset confronted with a paradox. On the one hand, a
theoretical presentation is vitally necessary to enable any person to appreciate the
meaning of Jungs contributions. On the other hand, an adequately logical and
systematic presentation is next to impossible because of the nature of the subject matter.
The psyche does not operate along the lines of our accustomed rationality. And so any
claim of objectivity must always be qualified by my own subjectivity.
The Structure of the Personality
In Jungian psychology the
personality as a whole is called the psyche. The psyche embraces all thoughts, feeling,
and behaviour, both conscious and unconscious. It functions as a guide which regulates and
adapts the individual to his social and physical environment. The concept of the psyche
affirms Jungs primary idea that a person is a whole to begin with. He is not an
assemblage of parts, each of which has been added through experience and learning. Man
does not strive for wholeness, he is already born with it. What he must do throughout his
life span, Jung says, is to develop this inherent wholeness to the greatest degree of
differentiation, coherence, and harmony possible, and to guard against it breaking up into
separate, autonomous, and conflicting systems. A disassociated personality is a deformed
personality. Jungs work as a psychoanalyst was to help patients recover their lost
wholeness, and to strengthen the psyche so it could resist future dismemberment . Thus,
for Jung, the ultimate goal of psychoanalysis is psychosynthesis.
According to Jung, the psyche is
composed of numerous diversified but interacting systems and levels. Three levels in the
psyche can be distinguished:
Archetypes Imprints of the
Generational Past
As was mentioned above, the
contents of the collective unconscious are called archetypes. The word archetype simply
means an original model after which other similar things are patterned. Jung wrote,
"There are many archetypes as there are typical situations in life. Endless
repetition has engraved these experiences into our psychic constitution, not in the forms
of images filled with content, but at first only as forms without content, representing
merely the possibility of a certain type of perception and action." These archetypes
are not to be regarded as fully developed pictures in the mind like the memory images of
past experiences in ones life. It is more like a negative that has to be developed
by experience it is determined as to its content only when it becomes conscious and
is therefore filled out with the material of conscious experience.
Although archetypes are separate
structures in the collective unconscious they can form combinations. Since the archetypes
are capable of interacting with each other in various combinations, this also becomes a
factor in producing personality differences among individuals. Archetypes are universal:
that is, everyone inherits the same basic archetypal images. Jung does note, however, that
when racial differentiation took place, essential differences in the collective
unconscious of the various races also appeared. The archetype is also considered the
nucleus of the complex (which was discussed above). The archetype, acting as a center or
nucleus, functions as a magnet, attracting relevant experiences to it to form a complex.
After gaining sufficient strength from the addition of experiences, the complex can
penetrate into consciousness.
Among the numerous archetypes
that he identified and described are those of birth, rebirth, death, power, magic, the
hero, the child, the trickster, God, the demon, the wise old man, the earth mother, the
giant, many natural objects like trees, the sun, the moon, wind, rivers, fire and animals,
and many man-made objects such as rings and weapons. Some archetypes are of such great
importance in shaping our personality and behaviour that Jung devoted special attention to
them. These are the persona, the anima and animus, the shadow and the self. Let us now
consider some of these that play such important roles in everyones personality.
The Persona - The word persona
originally denoted a mask worn by an actor which enabled him to portray specific role in a
play. In Jungian psychology, the persona archetype serves a similar purpose; it enables
one to portray a character that is not necessarily his own. The persona is the mask or
façade one exhibits publicly, with the intention of presenting a favourable impression so
that society will accept him. It might also be called the conformity archetype. The
persona is necessary for survival. It enables us to get along with people, even those we
dislike, in an amicable manner. A person may have more than one mask. At home he may wear
different mask than he wears at work. Collectively, however, all of his masks constitute
his persona. Notwithstanding the above advantages, the role of the persona in the
personality can be harmful as well as beneficial. If a person becomes too involved and too
preoccupied with the role he is playing, and his ego begins to identify solely with this
role, the other sides of his personality will be shoved aside. Such a persona-ridden
person becomes alienated from his nature, and lives in a state of tension because of the
conflict between his overdeveloped persona and the underdeveloped parts of the
personality.We will later see how the Shadow is seen as the reverse side of the Persona.
Together, the persona and the shadow can be recognised and seen in the homely folk-saying,
"Angel abroad, devil at home." The stronger and more rigid the persona, and the
more we identify with it, the more we must deny the other important aspects of our
personality thus resulting in a stronger shadow. The persona is usually represented in our
dreams by some piece of clothing, armour, veils, shields; or they may take on the
characteristics of a profession or trade, as tools, equipment of various sorts, certain
specific books; or they may be reflected in some instances in a house, apartment or
automobile. One of the most frequently recurring dreams as a teenager was to picture
myself as going to school and then discovering to my embarrassment that I was only dressed
in my underwear. Upon reflection I recognised my great need then (and sometimes even now)
to feel accepted and therefore the necessity for mask. However, a fear of being unveiled
and exposed was unconsciously emerging.
The Anima and the Animus
Jung called the persona the "outward face" of the psyche because it is that face
which the world sees. The "inward face" he called the anima in males and animus
in females. The anima archetype is the feminine side of the male psyche; the animus
archetype is the masculine side of the female psyche. If the personality is to be well
adjusted and harmoniously balanced, the feminine side of a mans personality must be
allowed to express themselves in consciousness and behaviour. The projection of the anima
or animus on persons of the opposite sex is one of the chief reasons for passionate
attraction and aversion. Obviously, the anima or animus of a person would be represented
as a person of the opposite sex in our dreams. A persons individuation is reflected
in how he or she relates to a person of the opposite sex. Identification with a negative
anima appears in man as moodiness, obstinacy and oversensitivity. Identification with the
negative animus can cause a woman to be inflexible, opinionated, and disputatious. There
were several occasions when my anima had shouted cries of help through the dreams I was
experiencing. In one series of dreams, this lady of my dreams, despite my better attempts
to understand her, kept trying to commit suicide. Could I be unconsciously suppressing the
anima aspect of my psyche? Or was this my identification with a negative anima that was
causing me to be oversensitive and thus resulting in my psychological suicide?
The Self The concept of
the total personality or psyche is a central feature of Jungs psychology. The
organising principle of the personality is an archetype which Jung called the self. The
self is the central archetype in the collective unconscious and is concerned with order,
organisation and unification; it draws to itself and harmonises all the archetypes and
their manifestations in complexes and consciousness. It unites the personality, giving it
a sense of "oneness" and firmness. When a person says he feels in harmony with
himself and with the world, we can be sure that the self archetype is performing its work
effectively. The ultimate goal of every personality is to achieve a state of selfhood and
self-realisation and this is accomplished through a process called individuation.
According to Jung, individuation plays a major role in psychological development, where
the consciousness of a person becomes individualised or differentiated from other people.
The goal of individuation is knowing oneself as completely as possible, or
Im a sucker for fantasy
fiction and movies. Ive always been fascinated by the power of myth, fantasy and
magic in story-telling. They possess the creative power of articulating our inner most
desires, our greatest fears and our highest ideals. There is a terrifying scene in the
movie Dragonslayer after the young hero descends into the dragons cave. The hero is
standing on a rock in the middle of a fiery lake that covers the floor of the huge cavern.
With his sword and shield in hand he is scanning for the monster. Behind his back a dark
form rises from the water. The form is so huge it blocks our view of the cave beyond. For
the first time in the movie, we get a look at the size of the heros foe. Our
instinct is to shout a warning to him to turn around, see the danger and to get the hell
out of there! Gasps and screams rise from the floor of the theatre. Just in time, he hears
the terrible sound of the dragon inhaling (or could it be our warning screams) as it
prepared to blast him with its fiery breath.
This scene has such a frightening
power because it is a true representation of several aspects of the psyche. First, the
danger of proximity to archetypal energy is far greater than we usually realise. Our
immature Ego is woefully unprepared to deal with an archetypal presence rising from the
fiery depths of the unconscious. Second, the Shadow aspects of the archetypes are always
positioned in our blind spots, just as the dragon is in the scene. They strike at us from
the exactly the direction we least expect. But interestingly, if our hero had the courage
to turn around and face his foe and attempt to understand it, he may truly discover that
the dragon is not made out to be the diabolic and destructive creature of medieval
legends. In another dragon movie, Dragonheart, we find our common perceptions
of the dragon (conditioned by bible and fairy stories) challenged to the core. The Dragon
in this story is not some fire-breathing, child-eating monster or ogre but a wise and
benevolent creature that was prepared to offer up half of his heart to save the life of a
human being.
Courage is needed to embark on
the journey inwards, into the lair of the dragon. We have to be prepared to encounter our
inner pain, to face challenges to our idealised self-image, and to let go of egocentric
attachments. We have to take up the challenge posed by Teilhard de Chardin, to
"penetrate our most secret self." Like the hero of our dragon story, he writes:
"For the first time in my life perhaps, although Im supposed to meditate every
day! I took the lamp and, leaving the zone of everyday occupation and relationships where
everything seems clear, I went down into my innermost self, to the deep abyss whence I
feel dimly that my power of action emanates. But as I moved further and further away from
the conventional certainties by which social life is superficially illuminated, I became
aware that I was losing contact with myself. At each step of the descent, a new person was
disclosed within me of whose name I was no longer sure, and who no longer obeyed me. And
when I had to stop my exploration, because the path faded beneath my steps, I found a
bottomless abyss at my feet, and out of it came arising I know not from where
the current which I dare to call my life."
In the next chapter, our
discussion will attempt to peel away the reptilian façade of the dragon (our Shadow) so
as to expose his inner core. And perhaps we too may discover that we have received the
gift of the Dragon, half of his heart, beating vigorously as our very own.
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Precise Technical Report of HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ)
HP Inc. (HPQ) is moving through a turbulent period, but its stock still holds an adequate position on the markets in USA. Different firms from Technology are in a similar position currently, but unexpected changes are always possible and may occur here as well. The HP Inc.'s estimated value presently stands at 36.21B, and it is one of the strongest firm in Diversified Computer Systems, according to this data.
The current stock price is set up at $21.90 today, but the new price may occur tomorrow. Obviously, the investors and stock owners have powerful desire to move this stock up, but it depends on various circumstances. With a help of this financial and technical analysis, they may notice strong and weak company points that are invisible otherwise.
For instance, the moving average is smooth technical statistics that can help investors to determinate the right moment for buying and selling. It is always based on a certain period of time, such as 10 days, 3, months, a year, or even more or less, depending on circumstances. However, this analysis is formed on three different types of the moving average statistic.
The first is a short-term estimation called the 20-day simple moving average, which is estimated at -0.34%. The second is mid-term estimation named the 50-day simple moving average that presently stands at -0.56%. And the last one is the 200-day simple moving average that is calculated at 2.43%. It is a long-term estimation considering the number of days covered within it.
The 52-week low is marked at 28.07%, and the 52-week high is currently set up at -11.52%. The volume of sales is also important for every business, and it can move up the stock price. Higher demand often means higher prices. And the company's sales growth has been 14.50% in the last five years.
The earnings per share growth is going to be -3.00% during this year, while for the next year, the earning per share growth is calculated at 5.72%. These estimations can help investors to determine the potential stock growth in a certain timeframe. With the rise of shares, their earnings also grow subsequently.
The long-term EPS growth is estimated for the next five years, and it stands at 9.08%. While for the last five years it is set up at 17.40%. The weekly stock volatility is going to be 1.38%, while the monthly one is calculated at 1.71%. The related volume currently stands at 1.02.
The weekly based stock performance is estimated at -1.48%, and the monthly stock performance presently stands at 3.30%. The stock performance for the second quarter is directly set up at 2.38%, while for the first half of the year it is marked at 15.51%. The stock performance for the whole years stands at 15.51%.


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Progresif Cellular Sdn Bhd announced the acquisition of B-Mobile effective 1st July 2014. We spoke to the Chairman, Hj Abu Bakar bin Hj Ibrahim, who is also the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance.
Progresif Cellular Sdn Bhd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Darussalam Assets Sdn Bhd. Darussalam Assets. It is an investment holding company under Brunei's Ministry of Finance, established to manage government investments in government-linked companies.
In other words, it was the Government's initiative to acquire B-Mobile.
What is the objective behind this move?
Progresif Cellular acquired the business and operations of B-Mobile because it was important for Brunei to have a strong second mobile operator so that consumers have a choice of services at reasonable prices. This is in line with the government's aspirations. When it became clear that B-Mobile was no longer able to play this role, it became imperative that we assessed the viability of acquiring its entire operation. After evaluating the business case, we felt that it made good economic sense to proceed with the acquisition.
Why is it important for Brunei to have a second Telco Network?
As with all similar business environments healthy competition almost always drives prices down and reduces complacency among incumbent players. In addition to this, the quality of products and services also improves.
We all go into business whether it is with the government or a private organisation to ultimately make a profit. How lucrative is the Telco market in Brunei?
Obviously, we see room for a competitive and profitable second mobile operator in Brunei, otherwise we would not have made this acquisition. There is always room for competition no matter how small the market is.
What are the strategies in place to get Progresif Cellular up to speed? What are your KPIs?
Our immediate priorities are as follows:
1. Getting our network up to speed.
2. Getting a market-oriented and customer-focused organisation in place, starting with sound leadership and management.
3. Launching and building our brand when the above factors are in place and deemed ready to support it.
"We are totally focused to be a successful player, so you can be sure that we will do what it takes to deliver on our promises. "
What does the acquisition mean for the employees and the existing customers?
For the employees, it means they have the opportunity to work in an organisation that places great importance on strong corporate governance, professional management and adherence to global practices. It follows that they will be given every opportunity to grow and excel with the company.
Your vision is to be the most innovative mobile service provider in Brunei – delivering a unique customer experience. What can we expect from Progresif Cellular in the next 12 months – in terms of innovation and customer service?
The vision is a long-term one – it is what we aspire to be in the future. Within the next 12 months, we will be focusing on stabilising the network, which involves:
Eliminating congestion in the network and enhancing our customers' internet user experience; providing additional coverage, especially in residential & commercial areas and increasing capacity to accommodate traffic growth.
At the same time, we will be putting together a strategy on how to distinguish ourselves in the marketplace in terms of innovation and customer service.
Give us a good reason to choose your network over the competitor.
I don't want to sound clichéd but we will be playing a bit of catching up, so we will definitely try harder. We are totally focused on being a successful player, so you can be sure that we will do what it takes to deliver on our promises. We have completed a technical audit and know what it takes to get our network to the level that our customers will be happy with.
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Hunger affects one in seven Americans, including 15 million children. In fact there are more than 48 million families struggling with hunger and living with food insecurity, meaning they do not always know where they will find their next meal.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 3 servings of dairy every day — that's about one gallon of milk per person per week. Families who rely on food banks are missing out on milk in a big way.
Milk is one of the most requested and nutrient-rich food items in food banks, yet there's a shortage because milk is rarely donated. Food bank clients receive the equivalent of less than one gallon of milk per person per year, leaving many families without access to milk's essential nutrients, including 8 grams of high-quality protein per serving and three of the top nutrients most likely to be missing in the American diet — calcium, vitamin D and potassium.
How can I help?
Milk companies and dairy farm families have partnered with Feeding America to introduce the Great American Milk Drive — an easy way for you to take action and donate much-needed milk to hungry families in your community.
The Great American Milk Drive makes it easy for you to donate milk to those who need it most for as little as $5.00. Simply go online at www.milklife.com/give or text "Milk" to 27722. AND, by entering your zip code, you can ensure that the milk is delivered to a local Feeding America food bank in your community!
How can health professionals get involved?
The Healthy Food Bank Hub was created in 2013 through a partnership with the National Dairy Council, Feeding America and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The Healthy Food Bank Hub provides a platform for public health and hunger-relief professionals to discuss the issues of food insecurity, improved nutrition, and reducing the risk of diet-related diseases. To join the conversation, visit www.healthyfoodbankhub.org.


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In some situations it may be that the MT sensor axes are not exactly aligned with the axes of the object of which the orientation has to be recorded. It may be desired to retrieve the orientation and/or calibrated inertial data in different sensor-fixed frame (S' instead of S) or a different earth-fixed local frame (L' instead of L). The transformations are defined by the rotation matrices L'LR and SS'R, in software referred to as RotLocal and RotSensor respectively, resulting in the following equations affecting the rotation matrix LSR, the SDI data (S∆q and S∆v), the calibrated data (Ss), and the sensor fusion algorithm output (Lx):
Five methods are available to facilitate in obtaining the output in the desired coordinate frames, which are:
- An inclination reset that levels the sensor by defining the S' frame. It computes S' such that Roll and Pitch become 0 deg.
- A heading reset that defines the L' frame by setting the x-axis of L' frame while maintaining the z-axis along the vertical (also known as "bore sighting"). It computes L' such that Yaw becomes 0 deg.
- A combined inclination/heading reset, referred to as alignment reset. It computes L' and S' such that Roll, Pitch and Yaw become 0 deg.
- Setting an arbitrary alignment rotation matrix to rotate S to the chosen frame S' : SS'R
- Setting an arbitrary alignment rotation matrix to rotate L to the chosen frame L' : L'LR
The different orientation resets are explained using Figure 1, showing a side and top view of each of the resets, with the standard orientation output LSR.
Orientation resets
Orientation resets (methods 3, 4 and 5) can be performed in MT Manager using a drop-down menu:
The orientation reset functions aim to facilitate in aligning the sensor object it is strapped to, by defining the L' frame (heading reset) and the S' frame (inclination reset) resulting in L'S'R, defined in the equations above. The orientation reset is separated in an inclination reset (leveling) and a heading reset (bore sighting). After a full orientation reset, the orientation of the L' and S' frames are equal, and the coordinate axes are defined by:
- the L' and S' z-axis is the vertical (up, along gravity)
- the L' and S' x-axis equals the S x-axis, but projected on the horizontal plane
- the L' and S' y-axis is chosen as to obtain a right handed coordinate frame.
The coordinate rotation matrices L'LR and SS'R are calculated by:
After an inclination and/or heading reset, the equation for L'S'R is applied (see above). It should be noted that the inclination reset (SS'R) will not work if the sensor x-axis is aligned along the z-axis of the object, since the sensor x-axis is used to describe the direction of the object x-axis. Furthermore, after a heading reset, the yaw may not be exactly zero, especially when the x-axis is close to the vertical. This is caused by the definition of yaw in Euler angles, which becomes unstable when the pitch approaches 90 deg.
Figure 1: The different alignments and resets define the S' and/or L' frame. (a): the default orientation output of S with respect to L: LSR; (b): after inclination reset, method 1: LS'R (c): after heading reset, method 2: L'SR, (d): after alignment reset, method 3: L'S'R. All of these are also possible to set with arbitrary alignments.
NWU and NED reference coordinate frames
The default reference coordinate frame of the MTi (in Normal output mode) is the East-North-Up (ENU) frame, as described in the MTi User Manual. The MTi supports two other reference coordinate systems that can be selected. These are NWU and NED.
NWU is the reference coordinate system that used to be the default up to the third generation MTi and MTi-G. In order to configure the MTi to provide data in the NWU local frame, apply the following rotation matrix in RotLocal.
NED is a reference coordinate system often used in aerospace applications. NED is also a reference coordinate system available in the third generation MTi and MTi-G. In order to configure the MTi in NED, apply the following rotation matrix in RotLocal:
Arbitrary alignment
If the measured kinematics is required in a frame S' and/or a frame L' with known orientations with respect to standard sensor coordinate frames S and L, the alignment matrices can be set with an arbitrary but known orientation. This can be useful if for mechanical reasons the MT can only be fastened in some specific orientation. The alignment matrices L'LR or SS'R are applied to the output data according to the equations above. Refer to the MT Manager User Manual on how to use these alignment matrices.
The different orientation resets can be summarized as follows
- Inclination reset: Applying SS'R only
- Heading reset: Applying L'LR only
- Alignment reset: Applying both L'LR, and SS'R
NOTE: when applying SS'R and retrieving dq/dv only will result in double applying of SS'R when reprocessing orientation in XDA. To prevent this, set the MTi directly to orientation output.
Timing of alignment resets
We do not recommend performing an alignment reset during the initialization phase of the filter. For the MTw, the initialization phase can last several minutes depending on the magnetic environment.
If you perform an alignment reset you may expect the filter to take the new value as fixed "North". However, this only works properly if the estimated heading has stabilized. It is recommended to wait at least 5 minutes before you perform the alignment reset.


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Instaclasse is an online educational marketplace, based on crowdsourcing, open to teachers and students, that aims to increase levels of approval in selection processes, and acquisition of new professional skills, in Brazil and South America. The content, will be provided through video lessons, quizzes, interactive chat and a personal assistant for scheduling and planning the study. These features will be integrated in a gamification system.
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Brazilian, graduated in education. In Portugal, she is a Master's student in Communication Sciences with specialization in Marketing. Coordinates the educational content production and the process of selecting and recruiting Brazilian teachers. Engaged in establishing relations and partnerships with universities, teachers, and investors. In addition, she offers all the academic, market and professional background in Brazilian education.
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Ubisoft & Square E3 2018 Round-up
We were lucky enough to be at the Orpheum Theatre for Ubisoft's Press Briefing where they showcased their upcoming games for 2018 and beyond. If you happened to miss this, or Square's keynote earlier on in the day, or even just want to see some of those badass trailers again, fear not. We've got you covered right here!
Ubisoft – Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Release date: 5th October 2018.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey was Ubisoft's highlight of the show and we got a meaty look at the game with brand new gameplay footage. This next entry in the Assassin's series is shaping up to be one of the best! Pre-Order Now because we have the Exclusive Omega Edition!! We also have the Medusa Edition and the Gold Edition.
Ubisoft – Beyond Good & Evil 2
Release date: TBC
Revealed at last years E3, Beyond Good & Evil 2 is a game that's long overdue. We got just a glimpse of gameplay but were treated to an incredible cinematic trailer which was just, awesome. We've still a bit of a wait for this one unfortunately, but it looks like it'll be worth it.
Beyond Good and Evil 2 looks great and will include original content in the game world from artists around the world. How cool! #UbiE3— GameStop Ireland @E3 (@GameStopIreland) June 11, 2018
Ubisoft – Skull & Bones
Release date: 2019
We got a look at both an eye catching cinematic trailer plus an exciting and action packed gameplay trailer for Ubisoft's shared open world online Pirate game. This is one you should keep yaaar eye on.
Ubisoft – Transference
Release date: Autumn 2018
Elijah Wood came on stage midway through Ubisofts keynote to introduce his mind bending VR thriller, Transference. We do love a good thriller, so we'll be checking this out when it arrives later this year.
Elijiah Wood just took the stage to introduce "Transference", a VR horror game out later this year. Looks very interesting! Not sure how much sleep I'm gonna get after playing it though...— GameStop Ireland @E3 (@GameStopIreland) June 11, 2018
Ubisoft – Starlink
Release date: 16th October 2018.
This was the one that probably got the biggest cheer of the afternoon. In another Nintendo/Ubisoft crossover, the legendary Fox McCloud will be coming to the Nintendo Switch version of StarLink as a playable character! How cool is that!
Square Enix – Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Release date: 14th September 2018.
We've loved the Tomb Raider games since the originals way back when, but these latest outings for Lara have been on another level. Shadow of the Tomb Raider looks a whole lot stealthier than the two before, but with a lack of games in this genre these days, and our love for them, this is one of our most anticipated games of 2018.
Square Enix – Just Cause 4
Release date: 4th December 2018.
Just Cause 4 was revealed at the Microsoft keynote yesterday, but today we got an even better look at the game. Set in a fictional South American country, the game will change severely as the weather changes and will affect your gameplay in a big way. The over the top action we've come to know and love from a Just Cause game just got a whole lot more extreme.
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Self-Publishing: Carnival of the Indies Issue #72 including Judith Briles, Jordan Smith, Kimberley Grabas, Robin Cutler, Carla King, and more
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I just came back from Salt Lake City, where the most recent version of the Independent Book Publisher's Association (IBPA) Publishing University was held over the last few days. It's been many years since I was in Salt Lake City, and I was struck again by the crystal clear air and the setting amidst a […]
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It's long past time for electoral reform in Canada
Wait! Stop! Don't turn away just yet! I know what you're thinking: another progressive pontificator whining about our electoral system simply because they are incapable of properly taking advantage of it.
I promise I'm not one of them. Indeed, until quite recently, I believed that Canada's first past the post system (FPTP) was one of the greatest features of our parliamentary democracy. Majority governments, a far off dream for most political parties across the democratic world, were par for the course in Canada. Not for us the indignity of coalition negotiations, or the fracturing of our party system into a dozen different groups advocating for everything from internet piracy to the reconstruction of the Berlin Wall. Canadian politics were of a different breed than the politics of those countries that used proportional representation: where their governments were chaotic and shaky, ours were ordered and stable.
Of course, to be perfectly honest, it never hurt that the party to most recently benefit from FPTP was the Conservative Party. As a conservative (and for the most part, also a Conservative), I was quite happy to see my party win a majority government with less than forty percent of the popular vote. So what if it wasn't exactly representative? At least Stephen Harper was the Prime Minister. And after all, hadn't Jean Chretien won a majority government in 1997 with even less of the popular vote? Now it was our turn.
I also once thought that, as a conservative, it was my solemn duty to support any aspect of the Canadian political system, which had survived since Confederation. If it made it this far, I figured, it must have some merit. So what if that merit was largely the ability to perpetuate the electoral dominance of those parties in power? Shutting out fringe parties in favour of the big centrist parties seemed to be a benefit, rather than a downfall, of our electoral system. And if that meant Elizabeth May had to move from Nova Scotia to British Columbia just to win a seat in Parliament, so much the better.
Despite this, my reluctant change of heart, which has been ongoing for some time, was accelerated by the recent elections in Alberta and the United Kingdom. The injustice of a system that rewarded the UK Conservatives with fifty-one percent of the seats, based on thirty-seven percent of the vote, while at the same time giving the UK Independence Party 0.2 percent of the total seat count, despite the fact that they won over twelve percent of the vote, is simply too great to be ignored. FPTP is incompatible with true democracy. There is no adequate defence for a system that so blatantly distorts the electoral will of the voters and yet claims to be democratic. It is inherently and irretrievably inequitable.
And so, despite my fruitless, desperate search for any justification of our current system, I find myself grudgingly acknowledging the need for electoral reform in Canada. As much as I think the country has benefited from the last nine years of Conservative government, I cannot avoid the fact that most of the country did not vote for that government. Similarly, as unhappy as most Albertans were with their Progressive Conservative government, most still did not want the NDP to be in power. The fact that the wishes of the majority of Canadians are constantly ignored by our electoral system is, quite frankly, a national embarrassment.
Do I want unstable coalitions to take over from the steady majority governments, which have historically dominated Canadian politics? To be honest, it doesn't particularly matter what I want. If the will of the voters results in an unstable coalition (even *shudder* a Liberal/NDP/Bloc coalition led by Stéphane Dion), then that is what they should get. When it comes down to it, each of us is only one Canadian among thirty six million. If you truly believe in the supremacy of the electoral will of the people, and if you truly think that democracy is worth defending and improving (both of which should be key priorities of any true conservative), then you too will see the need for each one of those thirty six million Canadians to have an equal voice. If you believe in democracy, then you cannot help but believe in electoral reform.
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Pottery Barn Kids, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., recently announced a recall of its Madeline Bedroom Collection bed canopy. The company initiated the recall after receiving 33 reports of components of the canopy falling, including one report of a cut that required stitches and nine other reports of minor cuts, bruises and/or bumps.
The connections of the posts to the top rails of the canopy can come apart, allowing components of the canopy to fall and posing an impact hazard to consumers.
The canopy is part of the Madeline Bedroom Collection. It is made of wood and consists of four posts that connect to the headboard and footboard of the bed and four rails that connect to the top portion of each post. It is available for twin-, full- and queen-sized Madeline Beds and comes in white, antique white, blade green, Sun Valley blade green, Sun Valley light green and Sun Valley espresso. Pottery Barn Kids previously sold the canopy separately as an option for the Madeline Bed.
Approximately 7,700 beds were sold at Pottery Barn Kids stores nationwide, online at potterybarnkids.com and through Pottery Barn Kids catalogs from December 2003 until August 2011. When sold separately, the canopy sold for $150 to $300.
According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately remove the canopy from the bed and contact Pottery Barn Kids to schedule a free repair. For additional information and to schedule a repair, contact Pottery Barn Kids toll-free at (855) 662-4114 between 4 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT daily or visit the firm's website at www.potterybarnkids.com
If your child has been injured by a bed or other piece of furniture, a defective products attorney may be able to help you pursue the compensation you deserve. For more information, call 1-888-BURNETTI.


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Each year wide range of medical devices are used for various medical treatments. These devices help you in several ways like monitoring blood glucose levels, regulating heart rhythms, etc. There are various people which make use of devices like defibrillators and pacemakers to keep their vital organs healthy and alive.
The devices like cardioverter defibrillators and pacemakers are sometimes found defective and due to these defects many people got injured and several deaths also took place.
If you are also suffering from any injury caused due to these medical devices then there are several prescription drug lawsuits who can help you in getting justice and the compensation, because they are familiar with all types of lawsuits. They will fully analyze your situation and will take action according to that.
There are various medical device lawsuits which will protect you from the faulty or defective products. These laws are helpful and also provides you a great amount of protection.
The area of the law which is a must to be taken into consideration is strict liability. This area covers all types of defective products. Using this law if any product is found defective then there is a need to find a manufacturer or distributor of the product.
Another area of the law which must be taken into consideration is negligence. In the cases where strict liability can be applied, the same way negligence can also be applied.
The type of claim your attorney will file, totally depends upon the details of your case. If you are suffering from some physical harm then your attorney will file a claim for your physical injury. If someone has died due to use of defective device then also your attorney can file a case which includes the cost of decedent's medical expenses, death costs, etc.
So, an attorney can surely help you in getting justice for the injuries that you have got with the use of medical devices.