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SoyCon Nami by kojikaWatch
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Thanks for everyone who voted XD This nami gotta make another appearance, haha XD I should try to take in the top sometime, before I use it again, haha/
Nami is
Photo by ~PandaP0wnz
You can see the rest of my SoyCon pics at DSOD
Nami is
Photo by ~PandaP0wnz
You can see the rest of my SoyCon pics at DSOD
How was Soy Con!!!!!
I really wanted to go!!!!
I really wanted to go!!!!
it was actually pretty boring, lol
Aww.. It was a huge picnic with cosplaying Right?
the picnic was on the 2nd day, that I didn't go to. Mainly, the day I went was just a bunch of cosplayers hanging out. Which was fun for a couple hours, but my group got hungry and went to sushi XD
LOL! So not a whole day thing?
Great photo! Omg! Soy Con? My room mate from college was there dressed as Lucy from Elfen Lied in a swim suit yesterday and I believe the same outfit today. Did you see someone like that?
Looks awesome!
lol, thanks~ this is one of the three (out of nine) versions of Nami I like never use though XD I prolly like it best out of those three, but I like the other six waaay more XD
LOL! Awesome XD so many people wehre there I knew and didn't even realize!
lol yeah i was in a a 13-ish person group of hetalians. we ran around screaming: THE HETALIANS ARE COMING!!!!!
lol, I only ended up staying til like 2ish, but I did see a germany, so I'm assuimg that's you XD we just hadn't eaten, and I mainly went up there to get photos, which I pretty much had done haha
lol ahhh yeah i was the only germany, i had a black tank top on and a flag XD
I was there as Sailor Jupiter...
Oh, were you?
Yes I was, towards the end of the day I was hanging around with another guy who was Sailor Mercury and a guy dressed as May from Pokemon. Earlier there was a Sailor Mars but she didnt stay because she got sick.
Nice! <3


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The Institute
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The Institute
Institute insignia and flag
The Institute... It's important. It really is humanity's best hope for the future, no matter what those above ground might think of us."— Father
The Institute is a legendary nation of scientists, an advanced subterranean metropolis, a technological marvel unlike anything seen on the surface of the Commonwealth.[2]
The Institute formed out of the ashes of what was once known as the Commonwealth Institute of Technology (CIT). While the college itself was completely destroyed in the flames of the Great War in 2077,[3][4] the science staff took refuge in the underground of the Institute and carved out a subterranean habitat for themselves. The Institute was formally founded in 2110, as the children of the original survivors dug into the earth and built increasingly sophisticated habitats and laboratories, starting an ongoing process of expanding the Institute's facilities and infrastructure.[5]
Isolated from the outside world, the scientists continued their work, disregarding the mayhem and destruction occurring outside of its grounds. As they worked on creating synths, they attempted to work peacefully with the people of the Commonwealth using first generation synths, but mutual mistrust ended that relationship quickly and they returned to isolation.[6] Eventually, the scientists have utterly put ubiquitous pre-War technology to shame.[7] Wastelanders would be unlikely to understand the sheer scope of the Institute's achievement,[8] most notably the creation of the molecular relay (teleporter) in the 2180s,[9] which resulted in the Institute sealing itself off from the surface permanently,[10] and the development of synths. For decades, the first and second generation synths were the most visible part of the Institute's operations, scavenging for materials and performing experiments for the scientists below.[11][12]
However, no technology comes without limits. Although powerful, the second generation synth was an inherently limited, mechanical platform. To overcome the limitations of metal synthetic materials, the Institute endeavored to create synthetic flesh, with the first research initiative beginning in in 2178. Under the auspices of Doctor Frederick, FEV samples served as the starting point for the new, organic synthetic program despite the objections of some members of BioScience.[13] Both women and men were abducted from the Commonwealth and submerged in The Institute's modified FEV, their mutations carefully tracked and extensively investigated. Successful mutations would be monitored to ensure survivability, then tagged and discarded.[14] Research ground to a halt in March 2224, as the research team concluded that the organic synth project could not proceed despite perfecting two FEV strains for the project. Radiation-induced hereditary damage proved too much of an obstacle.[15] The solution came in 2227, with to the acquisition of Shaun by Kellogg and his undamaged pre-War genetic code. The organic synth project was spun off from the FEV research initiative,[16][17][18] and his DNA became the basis of the third generation synths. The infant Shaun became Father to a whole family of engineered super-beings. Of course, tests were not without setbacks - in 2229, a defective 3rd generation infiltrator caused the Broken Mask Incident, vilifying the Institute in the eyes of the Commonwealth,[19] and causing no small amount of internal problems for the Institute, as he was sent out without proper testing or approval.[20]
The FEV research effort continued for several more decades, despite producing no useful data - except for manufacturing more super mutants for the surface to contend with.[21][22] When Brian Virgil succeeded Dr Syverson as head of the project in April 2286, it became evident that FEV experimentation ran its course and served no useful purpose, not with the availability of third generation synths.[23] The Institute's experiments with the Forced Evolutionary Virus, or FEV, ended when Doctor Virgil went rogue and fled into the Commonwealth.[24]
But even with the organic synth project complete, the Institute did not rest on its laurels. Work continues in other fields, its sophistication increasing with every day. Of course, with this increase comes an increased appetite for energy - the Institute is constantly facing shortages in its power budget, in no small part due to the fact that the molecular de-materializer - the only way in and out of the facility - requires immense amounts of power for each use.[25] Moreover, despite the luster of the Institute's facilities, a lot of the crucial facilities - particularly the reactor - are pre-War technology and despite continued maintenance requires increasing amounts of resources to keep running after two centuries of expansion.[26] Fortunately, the technology still holds up, as it was built to last.[27]
To overcome at least one problem, the ultimate goal of the Institute is energy independence, which they believe can be achieved by restarting the ancient nuclear reactor once used by the CIT to perform experiments and providing the Institute with near limitless power.[28] The design has been revised and the reactor itself extensively upgraded and improved, turning it from a testing reactor into a proper source of electricity.[29] Activating it would free the Institute from the need to compromise and sacrifice,[30] and especially drawing power from above-ground installations.[31]
The Institute allows humans to live in a clean, safe, comfortable environment, free from the strife and environmental hazards present on the surface.[32] Over the decades of isolation and development, the Institute has developed a very effective system that maximizes efficiency and promotes individual development and research. The leadership over the Institute is in the hands of the Directorate, made up of the individual heads of each division, and one specially-appointed Director.[33] The divisions of the Institute are fairly autonomous, perfectly capable of functioning without intervention. Where those divisions interact, however, problems can arise. As such, the Director is appointed to set policy, resolve disputes, and otherwise act as an intermediary.[34]
Each Director heads a division that is instrumental to the Institute's continued existence. Yet despite the pressing need to cooperate, knowledge is heavily compartmentalized and the divisions kept in the dark.[35][36] Inconvenient facts are routinely buried under false pretenses, especially when it comes to high-profile members fleeing the organization, like Dr Brian Virgil.[37]
Due to the fact that the Institute exists in isolation from sunlight, there is an artificial time cycle implemented to simulate a day-night cycle. "Quiet time" for resting runs from 2200 to 0600 hours.[38]
Advanced Systems
Advanced Systems works on applied physics (plasma weaponry and teleportation), as well as special projects currently classified.[39] Their primary focus is the implementation of Phase Three - a massive fusion reactor that would completely solve the Institute's power needs for the foreseeable future.[40]
The BioScience division specializes in fields of study such as botany, genetics and medicine. Their most important directive is to ensure the health and well-being of everyone in the Institute. To that end, they cultivate highly specialized breeds of flora for use in food and medicine, providing the majority of the Institute's food.[41] They've even started to explore the idea of synthetic animal life. Currently experimenting with replicated gorillas, the synthanimal initiative is just a pet project, but the potential is considered exciting.[42]
A thoroughly under-appreciated branch of The Institute, Facilities under Allie Filmore is responsible for keeping the Institute in operation on a day-to-day basis. All the old technology that forms the foundation of the Institute's efforts requires constant maintenance to prevent blackouts, which can have lethal consequences for the sequestered society.[43] In a nutshell, they keep the Institute's mechanical and electrical systems running smoothly. They maintain and upgrade all of the systems that make it possible to live and work in a place like the Institute's underground habitat: Crucial apparatus that recycles the air and water and provides power to the laboratories and quarters. The work they do might not be as exciting as some of the other departments, but it's at least as important.[44] They have a large number of first generation synths used for maintenance duties. They are simple, but effective tools for keeping the Institute in operation.[45]
Robotics is a branch of the Institute responsible for the manufacture of synths. Currently focused on mass production and induction of third generation synths,[46] it is also responsible for processing upgrades that ensure synths remain functional at optimal capacity. Currently, the division is preparing to replace all first generation synths with third generation ones[47] and implementing existing upgrades.[48]
Synth Retention Bureau
Synths are the primarily labor force of the Institute,[49] but the more advanced their processing becomes, the more inevitable that the synth will attain consciousness and attempt escape.[50] As third generation synths are indistinguishable from normal biological humans,[51] the Synth Retention Bureau specializes in the capture of runaways.[52][53]
The primary instrument of the SRB is the Courser, a third-generation synth assigned to operate on the surface. Coursers hunt down and reclaim synths that have escaped the Institute. They are highly self-sufficient, trained in combat, infiltration and tracking. In a word, our Coursers are relentless.[54] Coursers are selected from the general third generation synth population. Due to the variability of the manufacturing process, the SRB constantly monitors the third generation population looking for tenacity, fearlessness, and independence. Synths selected undergo a rigorous training regimen. They are taught armed and unarmed combat, investigative techniques, psychology and mechanical skills. Those who pass a final evaluation become Coursers, re-registered as X synths (eg. X6-88). The rest have their memories wiped and return to their former duties.[55]
Synths are usually recovered by using a recall code to wipe their memories and render it inert. Once returned to the Institute, he delicate process of restoring the neural pathways to their original configuration begins. In those cases where the procedure is successful, the synth returns to duty with no memory of its time on the surface. All too often, the SRB staff is unable to repair the damage and is forced to dispose of the unit entirely.[56]
Mankind Redefined"
The end goal? For over a hundred years, the Institute has dedicated itself to humanity's survival. Decades of research, experimentation, and trial under a shared vision of how science can help shape the future[57] and help redefine Mankind in a new era.[58] The ultimate goal of this research is to allow humanity to thrive again... With the caveat that the thriving take place underground, beneath the blasted wasteland. The Institute is convinced that the surface of the Commonwealth is doomed, and the true future of the human race lies underground.[59][60]
Another element of their ideology is the belief that synths, while essential to the continued existence of the Institute, cannot be granted free will as a recipe for chaos.[61] They cite the disastrous actions of some synths "liberated" by the Railroad as evidence that left unchecked, synths can be lethal due to a combination of superior intellect and physique.[62]
And when it comes to practice, the ideology of the Institute can be best summed up as the saying ends justify the means taken to its logical conclusion. The experiments carried out with the laboratories of the Institute are not enough to bring about a restoration of human civilization on their own, so the Institute conducts tests on the inhabitants of the surface, in order to perfect their solutions to the wasteland's problems. Every sacrifice is considered an acceptable loss, as long as it puts them closer to their goal.[63][64] And if people stand in the way of their goals, they are disposed of. Institute synthetic troopers and coursers are not known for mercy or discrimination when pursuing runaway synths or executing other missions. They will happily tear through entire companies of mercenaries or raiders[65] or fight in dense, populated settlements if it means accomplishing their goal.[66]
Outside relations
The Institute is very secretive of the projects occurring within its organization and seeks to keep as much information inside as possible. This leads to it limiting outside contact as much as possible without compromising the security of the facility.[67]
The principal foe of the Institute in 2287 is the Brotherhood of Steel, which is ideologically opposed to the activities of the Institute. The Institute seeks ways to counter the Brotherhood without forcing a decisive confrontation, which it is bound to lose. The Railroad is a threat of secondary importance, targeted mostly to minimize the disruption of Institute operations and preserve the secrecy of its activities. While Railroad sympathizers are suspected to operate within the Institute, internal security doesn't devote much resources to rooting them out, as while they are ideologically opposed to each other,[68][69] they are considered a minor nuisance in general.[70] Threats such as super mutants or raider gangs are of a tertiary nature, usually given a wide berth by Institute operatives, rather than confronted directly. In certain cases, such as with Goodneighbor's gangs, these are actually employed to further the Institute's operations - through the appropriate intermediaries.[71] Through its synth operatives, The Institute's SRB operates a network of informants in the entire Commonwealth.[72]
Interactions with the player character
Fallout 3
- The Lone Wanderer is asked by Dr. Zimmer to aid him in recovering an escaped android, A3-21.
Fallout 4
- The Institute is the main antagonist of the game for the bulk of the main quest, and a joinable faction for the player once they complete Hunter/Hunted and arrive at The Institute.
The Institute is the most technologically advanced extant faction in the wasteland. Their primary and most notable achievement is the ability to field an army of synthetic entities and eliminate the need for menial labor, with the latest third generation models being not only indistiguishable from humans, but also immune to disease, able to subsist on minimal energy intake without loss of performance, and do not require sleep.[73] Moreover, the Institute can assemble them at a rapid pace within its Robotics laboratory, from scratch.[74] As impressive as the synths are, even more impressive is the Institute's industry: It has constructed an entire subterranean habitat after the Great War, when most humans struggle and get by with shacks and tent. Not only that, it can also manufacture energy weapons and advanced armor in numbers large enough to outfit all of its security forces.[75] Furthermore, it uses genetically modified crops to provide sustenance for its researchers.[76] As a result, safe, pure water and food is also commonly available to all members of the Institute.[77]
Of course, it bears noting that it had a major advantage: The Institute emerged out of the ashes of one of the most advanced centers of research and development in the world. Most of its achievements are still deeply rooted in the CIT of old. For example, its security system architecture is derived from the CIT Code Defender, a revolutionary intrusion countermeasure system developed before the Great War. Terminals running the original version of the system still remain in the Institute's inventory, despite advances made by the SRB.[78]
In the past, the Institute has also dabbled in cybernetics and artificial prolongation of the human lifespan. Its only test subject was Conrad Kellogg, as the program was abandoned and forgotten - save for the jealousy the grizzled mercenary inspired in Institute scientists due to his life span.[79] The Father terminated the project as he believed that The Institute was about preserving humanity, not some bizarre amalgamation of biology and technology.[80]
See also
The Institute is mentioned in Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. It is a fully featured, joinable faction in Fallout 4.
- ↑ Fallout 4 loading screen hints: "The Institute was officially founded in the year 2110 by a group a of former Commonwealth Institute of Technology students who took refuge in the college's underground level at the time of the Great War."
- ↑ Fallout 4 loading screen hints: "The Institute is actually an advanced subterranean metropolis, a technological marvel unlike anything seen on the surface of the Commonwealth."
- ↑ Fallout 4 loading screen hints: "According to local history, the Institute formed from the remains of C.I.T., the Commonwealth Institute of Technology. But the college itself has lain in ruins for more than two centuries."
- ↑ A tragedy has befallen all mankind
- ↑ Allie Filmore: "The construction of the Institute is the work of generations of scientists. The original survivors of the war, our progenitors, took refuge in the basement of the old Commonwealth Institute of Technology. Over time, their sons and daughters dug deeper into the earth and built increasingly sophisticated habitats and laboratories. It's a process that's still going on today. Even now, we're digging out tunnels for new facilities and infrastructure. Just think what this place will look like a hundred years from now. I hope I'm there to see it."
- ↑ Fallout 4 loading screen hints: "Long ago, when the Institute created their first synths, they attempted to work peacefully with the people of the Commonwealth. Mutual mistrust ended that relationship quickly."
- ↑ The Lone Wanderer: "What do you know about the Commonwealth?"
Horace Pinkerton: "Most of it's a blasted nothing, just like here. But there's talk. Rumors, mostly. About a place called the Institute. That's where Zimmer and that android came from. God knows what else they got goin' on in there, but it puts our tech to shame, that's for damn sure."
(Horace Pinkerton's dialogue)
- ↑ The Lone Wanderer: "So tell me about the Commonwealth."
Zimmer: "The Commonwealth itself is nothing but a war-ravaged quagmire of violence and despair. Inside the sealed environment of the Institute, however... But... the Institute's affairs are none of your concern. Your undeveloped mind couldn't even begin to comprehend what we've accomplished."
(Zimmer's dialogue)
- ↑ Fallout 4 loading screen hints: "The Advanced Systems division is responsible for developing the original Molecular Relay, nearly one hundred years ago."
- ↑ Fallout 4 loading screen hints: "After developing the Molecular Relay, an advanced teleportation device, the Institute sealed off access to the surface and began their campaign of underground expansion."
- ↑ Fallout 4 loading screen hints: "The Institute often sends its synths to the surface to scavenge for usable materials. The affect this has on the Commonwealth, or its people, is not a priority..."
- ↑ Fallout 4 loading screen hints: "Institute scientists rarely leave the safety and comfort of their underground utopia. If there are experiments to be conducted on the surface, they are generally carried out by synths."
- ↑ BioScience division report, 2178: "Uhh... This is Doctor Elliott, with the official report for the Directorate from BioScience. The date is, umm, August 2178. I'm pleased to report that, as has been the case during my tenure, crop yields exceed expectations. In point of fact, everything down here is fine... with... one notable exception. Doctor Frederick has informed me that the Directorate has pre-approved research on samples of the FEV virus, which he already has in his possession. Now, I'm not one to question the Directorate... you all know that. I don't even want to know where this came from. But... well, this is troubling. Dangerous, possibly. I will do my best to make sure risks are minimized, but I really do hope that the consequences are understood."
- ↑ The Institute terminals: "Baseline: Male, early 30s. Moderate overall health.
Post-submersion results: Physical condition consistent with standard results. Mental acuity charting slightly higher than average.
Subject Status: TAGGED, DISCARDED"
- ↑ FEV research notes: "This is Doctor Elliott, reporting for the BioScience division. March 2224. We just received another batch of... subjects... but as my previous report stated, we're at an impasse here. More of the same won't help. I am officially echoing the team's position: the most likely progress for our research on synthetic organics requires new avenues of exploration. The two most promising strains of FEV have been adapted to an ideal state, but... we're still missing something. Additional Commonwealth subjects will not help. It's the same problem across the board: exposure to too much radiation."
- ↑ Father: "But then the Institute found me, after discovering records from Vault 111. An infant, frozen in time, protected from the radiation-induced mutations that had crept into every other human cell in the Commonwealth."
- ↑ Father: "I was exactly what they needed. And so it was my DNA that became the basis of the synthetic organics used to create every human-like synth you see today."
- ↑ Out Of Time
- ↑ Publick Occurrences: "Ever since the "Broken Mask" incident of 2229, right here in Diamond City, when the first human-looking synth infiltrated and attacked a group of innocent settlers, we have lain awake in bed at night, terrified of the Institute and everything it represents."
- ↑ Director's recordings
- ↑ The Institute terminals: "2287.2.10
Entered By: Virgil.B
Nothing new. Always the same. Have entered formal complaint with Directorate; these tests are not bringing in any valuable information. The organics project was spun off decades ago. Why do we insist on continuing this?"
- ↑ The Institute terminals: "2277.7.10
Entered By: Syverson.C
Latest round of testing complete. Results are all within expected parameters. Informed Dr. Zimmer directly, as he had ordered the tests personally. He seemed annoyed with the results; unsure what he was looking for. He declined to specify why he wanted the tests run to begin with."
- ↑ The Institute terminals: "2286.4.10
Entered by: Virgil.B
I have officially assumed the lead role on the project after Dr. Syverson's passing.
Latest round of subjects show results similar to previous test runs over last 5 years. No statistical deviation noted.
Synthetic organics continue to perform well; the necessity of further tests is unexplained."
- ↑ Fallout 4 loading screen hints: "The Institute's experiments with the Forced Evolutionary Virus, or FEV, ended when Doctor Virgil went rogue and fled into the Commonwealth."
- ↑ Fallout 4 dialogue: "We scratch and scrape for every precious ounce of voltage that we can. Over the years, we've learned a few tricks that help supplement our power budget. When necessary, we can tap into select sources on the surface. We take only what we need, of course. Fortunately, Advanced Systems is always working on new solutions to generate more energy. It's a good thing, too, because the demand is always increasing. You don't even want to know what a single use of the molecular de-materializer consumes."
- ↑ Enrico Thompson: "Well, the reactor and a lot of the related systems - you know, cooling, monitoring, power distribution - that's all pre-war tech. Most of the superstructure down here was built later, by the people who survived the war. I guess each generation's been tinkering with the place, adding labs, making upgrades and so on."
- ↑ Enrico Thompson: "I wouldn't say that. I mean, even the older tech has held up for decades, some even for centuries. It's pretty amazing, when you think about it. Our ancestors built things to last. Of course, that was before they blew everything up in the war."
- ↑ Fallout 4 loading screen hints: "Before the war, C.I.T. conducted experiments in its underground nuclear reactor. Today, it has been repurposed, and once activated will provide the Institute with nearly limitless power."
- ↑ Father: "It was originally built for the Commonwealth Institute of Technology before the war, but was only for testing. Over the years we've advanced the technology, made a great many improvements, and are finally nearly ready to activate it. The reactor is close to ready, but recent tests have determined we have a few tasks ahead of us. Thus, we come to Phase Three."
- ↑ Father: "Power is, as I'm sure you've seen above ground, a very valuable commodity. I'm not talking about some abstract concept of control, I mean real tangible power. The kind that keeps the lights on. With every advance the Institute makes, our need for raw power increases. Many compromises and sacrifices have been made over the years to allow progress to continue.'"
- ↑ Father: "We have, at times, had to rely on drawing power from above-ground installations. It risks personnel and equipment. But no longer. Phase Three is, simply, the activation of a nuclear reactor that can provide enough power to the Institute now and forever. It will ensure not just our survival, but our prosperity."
- ↑ Fallout 4 loading screen hints: "The Institute allows humans to live in a clean, safe, comfortable environment, free from the strife and environmental hazards that have rendered the surface nearly uninhabitable."
- ↑ Fallout 4 loading screen hints: "The Institute is ruled by a Directorate, made up of the individual heads of each division, and one specially-appointed Director."
- ↑ Father: "Most divisions of the Institute are fairly autonomous, perfectly capable of functioning without intervention. Where those divisions interact, however, problems can arise. You'd lead the Directorate in setting policy, resolving disputes, and the like."
- ↑ Madison Li: "You'd think being surrounded by cutting edge laboratory equipment and some of the greatest minds the world's ever known would be enough. Only problem is the lack of transparency. I don't think we get the full story on everything that occurs down here. What does that have to do with why we're talking?"
- ↑ Madison Li: "I am getting a bit tired of all the secrets here. Sometimes I feel like Father isn't being straight with me... like there are things I'm not supposed to know about. I don't like that."
- ↑ Madison Li: "I had a colleague down here... a Doctor Virgil. Several months ago, there was an accident in his lab, and he was killed. I wanted to help with the investigation, but Father had the laboratory sealed saying that it was contaminated. The incident never sat right with me. The more I asked about it, the more I felt like Father was deflecting my questions. If you bring me solid information on what killed him, I'll take it as a favor from the Brotherhood, and consider your offer. Do we have a deal?"
- ↑ Evan Watson: "In case anyone didn't mention it, quiet time runs from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m."
- ↑ Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide
- ↑ The Institute terminals: "Phase Three
Status: Behind Schedule
Latest Developments:
- Housing upgraded per specifications of Li.M
- Exhaust couplings replaced
- magnetic confinement field calculations refined"
- ↑ Fallout 4 loading screen hints: "The BioScience division produces the majority of the Institute's food, but also carries out a number of other, sometimes secret, projects."
- ↑ Clayton Haldren: "As the name implies, the BioScience division specializes in fields of study such as botany, genetics and medicine. Our most important directive is to ensure the health and well-being of everyone in the Institute. To that end, we cultivate highly specialized breeds of flora for use in food and medicine. We've even started to explore the idea of synthetic animal life. You probably saw the gorillas... they're really just a pet project at this point, but the potential is exciting nonetheless."
- ↑ Enrico Thompson: "This place might look shiny and new, but there's a lot of old technology in these walls. I lose sleep worrying about when the next blackout's going to hit."
- ↑ Allie Filmore: "Now, I'll give you a quick run-down of the Facilities division, and then I'll answer any questions you might have afterward. As you might guess, we keep the Institute's mechanical and electrical systems running smoothly. We maintain and upgrade all of the systems that make it possible to live and work in a place like this. There's a lot of machinery behind these walls that recycles the air and water and provides power to the laboratories and quarters. The work we do might not be as exciting as some of the other departments, but it's at least as important."
- ↑ Enrico Thompson is seen briefing three first gens on operations they need to perform during the player's first visit there.
- ↑ The Institute terminals: "- Synth output nominal - Production materials fully stocked"
- ↑ The Institute terminals
- ↑ The Institute terminals
- ↑ The Lone Wanderer: "Sounds like slavery to me. You sure they don't "wander off" on purpose?"
Zimmer: "Nonsense! This is a machine we're talking about. Can you enslave a generator, or a water purifier? Of course not. The same principle applies. But let's get back to your mission. You are to find this missing android. I've tracked him to somewhere here in the Capital Wasteland. He must have done something drastic, like facial surgery and a mind wipe, or else I would have found him by now. It will be no easy task. He may not even realize he's an android. Don't upset him by talking with him. Just come get me immediately. I'll handle it."
(Zimmer's dialogue)
- ↑ The Lone Wanderer: "Why would an android feel guilt? Come on, Zimmer, what aren't you telling me?"
Zimmer: "By God, you're as annoying as you are clever. Very well. I'll tell you what you want to know, if it helps you locate my property. The duty of this particular unit was the hunting and capturing of other escaped androids. Yes, others have escaped. It's one of the side effects of having such an advanced A.I. Machines start to think for themselves. Fool themselves into believing they have rights. And so... this particular android may have believed he'd done something... wrong. Immoral. And wanted to forget those deeds. Satisfied now?"
(Zimmer's dialogue)
- ↑ The Lone Wanderer: "I need to know more about what I'm dealing with. What is an android exactly?"
Zimmer: "Forget everything you know about robots. Those buckets are mere children's toys compared to the real thing. Androids have fake skin, and blood, and are programmed to simulate human behavior, like breathing. They can even eat and digest food realistically."
(Zimmer's dialogue)
- ↑ Fallout 4 loading screen hints: "The Synth Retention Bureau is tasked with the retrieval of "escaped" Gen 3 synths - malfunctioning units whose self-aware AI has convinced them that they are, in fact, alive."
- ↑ The Lone Wanderer: "I've found your android. It's Harkness, Rivet City's security chief!"
Zimmer: "Harkness, you say? Yes... Yes, that makes sense. He used to work for a special branch of the Commonwealth Police, after all... And he's right here in Rivet City! Excellent! I must wait... find an opportune moment to confront him... Thank you for your discreet assistance, and continued discretion regarding this matter. And now for your payment. This combat module will directly affect your central nervous system. I think you will find it quite beneficial."
(Zimmer's dialogue)
- ↑ Justin Ayo: "Now, Father has asked that I provide you with a brief overview of the Synth Retention Bureau. Our primary responsibility is the recovery of escaped synths that are hiding among the human population on the surface. Our main instrument is the Courser, a third-generation synth assigned to operate on the surface. Coursers hunt down and reclaim synths that have escaped the Institute. They are highly self-sufficient, trained in combat, infiltration and tracking. In a word, our Coursers are relentless."
- ↑ Justin Ayo: "The SRB constantly monitors our gen-3 synth population, looking for specific traits. Those who show tenacity, fearlessness and independence undergo a rigorous training regimen. We teach them armed and unarmed combat, investigative techniques, psychology and mechanical skills. Those who pass a final evaluation become Coursers. The rest have their memories wiped and return to their former duties."
- ↑ Justin Ayo: "Once a Courser has located a rogue synth, it uses that synth's recall code to wipe its memories and render it inert. We then begin the delicate process of restoring the neural pathways to their original configuration. In those cases where the procedure is successful, the synth returns to duty with no memory of its time on the surface. All too often, we're unable to repair the damage and are forced to dispose of the unit entirely."
- ↑ Father: "For over a hundred years, we've dedicated ourselves to humanity's survival. Decades of research, countless experiments and trials... A shared vision of how science can help shape the future. It has never been easy, and our actions are often misinterpreted by those above ground. Someday, perhaps, we can show them what we've accomplished. But for now, we must remain underground. There's too much at stake here to risk it all. As you've seen, things above are... unstable."
- ↑ Father: "Ultimately, all of our knowledge and resources are focused on a single goal. That goal is best summarized by our motto: Mankind - redefined."
- ↑ Fallout 4 loading screen hints: "The Institute is convinced that the surface of the Commonwealth is doomed, and the true future of the human race lies underground."
- ↑ Shaun: "But now... this just confirms the truth I've always known. The Commonwealth is... dead. There's no future here. The only hope for humanity lies below."
- ↑ Father: "Unfortunately, no advancement comes without occasional setbacks. As remarkable as our synths are, they can be... dangerous without proper supervision. The superior synth mind and body attempting to wrestle with something approaching free will can be a recipe for chaos."
- ↑ Father: ""A rogue synth has taken over the raider gang at Libertalia. His memories have been erased and his identity altered. He believes he's a man named Gabriel. Under his leadership, the raiders have taken many innocent lives. I've dispatched a Courser to Libertalia. I'd like you to join him and reclaim that synth."
- ↑ Mama Murphy's ending vision: "You're wearing a lab coat. You're standing with... men of science. Visionaries. Brilliant but misunderstood. I see a land marked up, like a great experiment. Each test a new beginning. Each sacrifice an acceptable loss. You will not be loved, but you will save humanity. However you choose to define it."
- ↑ The Institute terminals
- ↑ Hunter/Hunted
- ↑ The Battle of Bunker Hill
- ↑ The Lone Wanderer: "There are rumors... about a secret Commonwealth artificial intelligence project?"
Zimmer: "Yes well, there are reasons we don't want our technology leaking into the Wasteland. Which is why I've asked you to retrieve it. Which is what you should be doing right now! The longer you wait, the colder the trail becomes."
(Zimmer's dialogue)
- ↑ Father: "The group that calls themselves "The Railroad" has acquired several synths from the Institute, synths that had gone missing in recent months. They no doubt mean to "free" these synths, in their delusion that synths are somehow sentient beings. We have learned the current location of these synths, and need to re-acquire them before the Railroad can hide them."
- ↑ Father: "You dealt with Libertalia. That's the result of their selfish, short-sighted plan."
- ↑ Father: "You've been in contact with the Railroad, so you're aware of their misguided beliefs. Usually they are a minor nuisance, but lately they have become more emboldened. I'm afraid we've reached a point where a response is necessary."
- ↑ The Institute terminals: "Threat Assessment
Threat level: Primary
Brotherhood forces recently arrived in strength. believed to be constructing new weapon that could pose direct threat to Institute... Boston Airport now under Brotherhood control... Surface operators should avoid this area.
Threat level: Secondary
Railroad continues to be elusive. Preventing synth escapes is vital to countering Railroad operations. Possible Railroad agent or sympathizer within Institute. Continue to press informants for new information.
Threat level: Tertiary
Raider gangs remain disorganized and scattered. major areas of activity include Libtertalia, Corvega, Saugus Ironworks, Beantown Brewery, D.B. Technical High School and Hyde Park. extreme caution is warranted when operating in these areas.
Threat level: Tertiary
Super Mutant threat is of a passive nature, they rarely seek to expand their territory. Use caution when operating in these areas. Confrontations should be avoided where possible, use stealth to avoid them.
Threat level: Minimal
Current center of these activities is Goodneighbor. Criminal element usually well-armed, but will typically seek to avoid conflict with Courser agents. Intimidation and bribery usually more efficient than direct conflict. Chems and caps can be equally useful in gathering information and gaining allies.""
- ↑ List of informants
- ↑ Max Loken: "The list of improvements is exhaustive. I can talk for an hour and still not cover all of it. Imagine what you could accomplish if you could live without fear of hunger or disease. Imagine what you could create if you could use every waking moment of your life as you saw fit, with no need of sleep?"
- ↑ Assembly process at Robotics.
- ↑ Institute pistol, rifle, and synth armor.
- ↑ Institute random dialogue: "Doctor Karlin's doing some amazing things with our genetically-engineered crops."
- ↑ Institute bottled water and Institute food packets are the basic food items issued.
- ↑ Liam Binet: "Our core security architecture hasn't fundamentally changed from the old CIT days. The original security program was called Code Defender. Revolutionary stuff. We still have terminals running version 1 mothballed in storage."
- ↑ The Institute terminals: "Kellogg, Conrad - Enhanced Life Expectancy
July 16, 2285
Kellogg's occasional presence continues to unnerve the others. At first, I thought they were merely intimidated by his confidence and arrogance. Or perhaps even afraid of his general being. Kellogg is, after all, a killer. But as I've continued to witness their reactions, gauge their sidelong glances, I've detected something else, something I probably should have anticipated - jealousy.
Kellogg is a living memorial to a forgotten program. He is an augmented human being, a cyborg really, and the benefits he has received cannot be denied. But really, the scientists here could not care less about enhanced reflexes or greater combat efficiency. No, the cause of their envy is something more practical, more primal - his enhanced life expectancy.
Just how long will Kellogg live if he passes naturally (however unlikely that may be)? It's hard to say. He's already more than one hundred years old. Older, certainly, than any other human in the Commonwealth. His complete physiology has been altered. Perhaps he'll make it to 150. Maybe even 200.
Let the petty have their petty jealousies. Kellogg is a living testament to the ingenuity and superiority of the Institute. And I take no small pleasure in knowing that must irritate him to no end."
- ↑ The Institute terminals: "The wait continues.
Ayo can only confirm sightings outside Vault 111, and again in Diamond City sometime later. What that means, I'm not sure. Will we actually meet? Was this all for nothing?
No, not nothing. I will have learned valuable things about myself, my past, either way. I cannot afford to let emotion get in the way. I must simply observe and record.
I'm told Kellogg has gone offline. Strangely, I find myself thinking of Dr. Walker. He had such high hopes for Kellogg. Such faith in the implants, and what they could mean. I still regret eliminating that project, but I know where it would have led us. Walker was never shy about his goals, and too many others were starting to listen. In the end, I believe I was justified. The Institute is about preserving humanity, not some bizarre amalgamation of biology and technology."

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Dave Alvin & The Guilty Women in Concert on Mountain Stage
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A founding member of L.A.'s The Blasters — with his brother Phil — and an itinerant guitarist for X, Dave Alvin helped spearhead the mid-'80s roots-rock revival. Since then, he's forged a career as a singer-songwriter and formed the all-star group the Pleasure Barons (with Rosie Flores, Mojo Nixon and Country Dick Montana). This marks Alvin's sixth appearance on Mountain Stage since 1991, including three with his band The Guilty Men.
Inspired to try something new at San Francisco's Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, Alvin assembled a band of female virtuosos for a live set. The collaboration worked so well that the group went into the studio and recorded a full-length album, Dave Alvin and the Guilty Women. The Guilty Women are steel guitarist Cindy Cashdollar, electric guitarist Nina Gerber, singer Christy McWilson, violinist Amy Farris, bassist Sarah Brown and drummer Lisa Pankratz.
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Innovation is widely considered a primary driver of economic growth. The new EU programme for research and innovation – Horizon2020 – is conceived to make a stronger push for innovation as contributor to growth and jobs in Europe.
The workshop explored crucial ingredients of the innovation process focusing on model of valorisation R&I and commercialization of ICT innovation. It discussed how can organisations – governmental, industry, academic - turn ICT research results and innovation into competitiveness and growth in Europe; how to create a critical mass by combining resources and aligning national strategies towards an industrially-driven roadmap for research and innovation.
The morning session focused on models of transfer of research and innovation to the market. It emphasized the need for connectivity among the actors of innovation, combining ideas, financing and experienced people for bringing good ideas to the market; creating ecosystems of talents.
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The Oak Hill Academy Warriors are accustomed to stuffing their long bodies into planes, trains, automobiles, vans and buses. Roads games are the norm.
Oak Hill, a Baptist-affiliated boarding school from Mouth of Wilson, Va., rarely plays home games at its outdated gymnasium in rural Grayson County, a long jump shot from the North Carolina state line.
Road games are a privilege when you play for America's perennial boys basketball powerhouse. The team has earned the moniker "Road Warriors" for its adaptability to hostile environs, while delicately balancing a demanding college preparatory course load and frequent flier miles.
"We're used to it," Oak Hill coach Steve Smith said. "Kids come to this school to get their academics in order and to play against the best players and the best teams in the nation.
"Teams aspire to be us. We're proud of that."
Oak Hill, which built its reputation in the early 1990s with all-out style of play, has pulled back on scheduling. Smith, who carefully schedules each game so it does not interfere with class time, has seen plenty of fast food restaurants, rest stops and long snaking airport lines over the years.
"Oak Hill is a team everyone wants to see, plus they're good for TV," says Smith.
Lately, OHA has opted for more conventional scheduling. Games are usually two or three hours by bus, with a bulk of them played against in-state schools or in Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina or West Virginia.
Oak Hill's gold team (or the nationally known squad) normally leaves after school dismissal, looking to arrive one hour before tip-off. After the game the bus stops for a quick meal with the arrival back on campus around midnight.
Oak Hill's travel sked
Players are accustomed to reading on the bus prior to the game. Smith says his club will miss 3 1/2 days of class this season.
This year the Warriors play 11 home games of their 37 games at their bandbox 400-seat gymnasium.
"That's a lot of home dates for us," Smith said. "Eleven (home games) is the most and we've played as few as four at home."
At the height of Oak Hill's heavy travel seasons, Smith's teams typically played three tournaments over the holiday break.
"Then I realized the kids weren't going home for Christmas. I stopped doing that; the kids need time to enjoy time with their families," he said. "At the time my kids were young, too."
Oak Hill, Westchester and Fairfax (both of Los Angeles), Montrose Christian (Rockville, Md.), Rice, Christ the King and St. Raymond (all three of New York City) and St. Patrick (Elizabeth, N.J.) are elite teams sponsored by Nike.
Schools from the Nike stable are more apt to travel, showcasing their national reputation.
St. Patrick and Rice went to the McDonald's Classic in Erie, Pa., over the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. Both missed one day of classes.
When does travel become cumbersome?
Usually a stickler, St. Patrick principal Joe Picaro allowed the team to travel by his rules for a Feb. 2 tournament in California.
The Celtics will fly out from Newark Liberty International on Feb. 1 (Friday) and return on the morning of Feb. 3 (Sunday). Their stay will total less than 36 hours, covering 5,000 miles.
"The tournament (Nike Extravaganza) organizers booked us for travel two days before the game and I quickly said no," Picaro said. "I'm tough. I rarely give time off from school."
When St. Patrick travels student-athletes are asked to travel in school uniform (shirt and tie, dress pants and shoes) and attend a mandatory study hall.
Picaro, who has worked at the urban Roman Catholic diocesan school for 37 years (the last 16 as principal), might be old school but sees the benefits of travel.
"It gives many a chance to see parts of the country and learn how to travel. They have to behave on the road in the hotel and in restaurants," Picaro said.
The allure of the road has fascinated coaches, players and teams for years. Why play a game with a lopsided score in your backyard when there are teams waiting for you in sexy locations like Fort Myers, Fla. (for the City of Palms Classic) or Honolulu (Iolani Classic) annually during the week leading into Christmas?
Television has boosted the national perception of high school basketball. In recent years budding stars such as LeBron James, Dwight Howard, Sebastian Telfair, Greg Oden, Mike Conley Jr. and O.J. Mayo have appeared on the ESPN family of channels.
"You build a game around a team or a player," said Rashid Ghazi of Paragon Marketing, who coordinates games shown on ESPN.
"The perception is TV games take the athletes away from the school; sometimes they do. But the trend lately is to showcase local or regional rivalries, games that were already scheduled. These are compelling matchups."
In the fall, the Old High School Showcase featured 12 football games, and only three schools missed class (each school one day). In the current basketball season, only two schools involved in the 15 games have missed class.
Schools such as Our Savior New American of Centereach, N.Y. are forced to hit the road because it is not a member of the New York Public High School Athletic Association or New York State Association of Independent School Athletic Associations. The Long Island school is an hour from New York City where four teams in the latest ESPN HIGH Elite 25 rankings preside.
OSNA yearns to play the likes of New York Catholic League powerhouses Christ the King (Middle Village), St. Raymond (Bronx), Holy Cross (Flushing) and Rice (Manhattan), or Brooklyn public schools Lincoln or Boys and Girls but state regulations say no.
Unless OSNA, an independent school affiliated with the Lutheran church, rejoins the state's independent association, it will seek games against out-of-state opponents.
"We'd love to play against schools in Suffolk or Nassau counties but we can't," said OSNA assistant Eric Jaklitsch, who schedules games.
Instead, the Pioneers flock to New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Georgia, Tennessee and Ohio for games.
Travel is a necessity for OSNA, which features 6-4 guard Geraldo Suero, a member of the Dominican Republic Junior National Team who will choose between St. John's, Pittsburgh and DePaul.
Jaklitsch says the OSNA are aware of the pitfalls of extensive travel. He estimates players will only miss "up to seven days of classes." The Pioneers will miss four days in early March when it plays at the National Association of Christian Athletes' 16-team national tournament in Dayton, Tenn.
"We have built-in mandatory (two-hour) study halls each day we're on the road," Jaklitsch said.
Smith of Oak Hill did not schedule games for the West Coast this year but did have one stretch during the school's nearly four-week semester break when it played five games in 10 days, including a date with St. Benedict's (Newark, N.J.) on ESPN2 in Benton, Ky.
Ask Steve Kozaki of National Basketball Events Inc., about tournaments, travel and books.
As a former educator who now runs girls basketball tournaments, including the prestigious Nike Tournament of Champions in Chandler, Ariz., Kozaki is meticulous when booking teams for his events.
Unlike most tournaments, Kozaki requires each contract to be signed by the school's athletic director and principal.
"I make sure the school administration is OK with them (the teams) coming here," he said. "Some teams will miss school and depending on the school's calendar others don't. But I like when they sign off and know what the team's doing."
There's a reason why Kozaki pays attention to detail: the TOC is the best high basketball tournament (for either gender) in the nation.
Held annually the week before Christmas, the TOC's Black Division (or the elite bracket) has 16 teams, mostly in the ESPN HIGH Elite 25 girls' rankings. In all, 96 teams compete that week (in five separate brackets), with a second session (post-Christmas) adding 40 more.
"No I don't think travel has become a problem," said Kozaki, who moved the TOC to the Phoenix area in 2001 after stints in Santa Barbara, Calif., and Chicago. "Schools which are invited either accept right away or call back and say 'we'd love to but we have exams.' Hey, that's fine. Never put the tournament in front of missing school or tests."
Two years ago, Collins Hills (Suwanee, Ga.) came to Arizona, where it advanced to the Black Division final, and took mid-semester exams.
"They (Collins Hill) had teachers proctoring the exams," Kozaki said. "It all went well."
The high level of competition is what brings teams back.
"And to bring a team together -- experience adversity like delays at airports and share living space that you normally wouldn't," said Christ the King (New York) coach Bob Mackey, whose teams won the TOC in 2005 and '06.
Christ the King, the nation's premier girls program for the last quarter-century, adheres to the travel rule set forth by its league (New York Catholic High School Athletic Association) and the state.
Going to Arizona is a year-long process.
Mackey, the school's dean of students and associate athletic director, needs to get permission from his principal and board of directors before going to the league and the state. Securing airplane tickets adds to the burden.
Mackey, previously a science teacher, has tutored his athletes on a variety of subjects and proctored tests and study halls.
"We get tremendous support and cooperation from the school," Mackey said. "And our players always seem to have a book in their hands when we aren't playing."
Mackey knows there are pundits who dislike traveling to national events because the students are missing class time but points out "you have many rewarding experiences."
To wit, last Friday Christ the King missed a day of school to play in the Spalding Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass., against Ursuline Academy (Wilmington, Del.), a team it beat in Arizona.
Most will conclude traveling means exposure for players.
This year 213 college coaches attended the TOC in Arizona. That's on par with previous years.
"A head coach can justify sending an assistant for two or three days during the middle of their seasons to evaluate players from 96 teams," Kozaki said. "Coaches won't fly out for one game, they need more than that and the Tournament of Champions affords them the opportunity."
In Kansas, the No. 13 Wichita Heights girls used last weekend's trip to the Shawnee Mission South/Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Shootout as a dry run for its state tournament in March.
Wichita Heights, Kansas' two-time Class 6A champion (four in the last six years), is bound by state travel rules which allow member schools to play as far as 500 miles from the state border.
Last weekend's trip to Shawnee Mission (a suburb of Kansas City) is three hours away. The tournament provided Heights with three quality wins, vaulting them four spots in the Elite 25 rankings.
Coach Kip Pulliam said his club missed two days of school, but when your team grade-point average is 3.8 (on a scale of 4.0) and teachers cooperate, it's a slam dunk.
"Our administration is great," Pulliam said. "We get great support from the teachers and they know in advance when we're going away. We'll have study halls each day and we make sure they (the players) get their homework assignments completed."
Should Wichita Heights qualify for another state tournament at Emporia State, Pulliam's team would have play three games in three days (March 6-8).
"Travel benefits a team; you develop a bond and learn something new about your teammates or coaches," he said. "It's always good to see your teammates other than the two hours at practice or in the classroom."
Pulliam said his team goes back to Shawnee Mission South next January to fulfill a backend year of the contract but will ultimately return to the Tournament of Champions in Fort Smith, Ark., in December 2009. Heights' tight 20-game schedule is fueled by 16 league tilts, allowing little scheduling wiggle room.
Where is it headed?
"National games will take place each year regardless if TV is present," Ghazi said.
"Teams might devote less than 10% of their games on the road. We never ask a team to travel if it involves missing school. Schools with flexible schedules usually agree to games but really, things are maxed out. The national games occur when the timing is right; many components need to fall in place."
Christopher Lawlor has covered high school sports for more than 20 years, most recently with USA TODAY, where he was the head preps writer responsible for national high school rankings in football, baseball and boys and girls basketball. He also for worked for Scholastic Coach magazine, where he ran the Gatorade national player of the year program for nine years. Lawlor, a New Jersey resident, grew up in Rochester, N.Y. and is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University.


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Weaving sustainability into the curriculum.
Green Threads: Sustainability Across the Curriculum
Green Threads is an on-going series of workshops for all UofL faculty sponsored by the Sustainability Council's Education & Research Committee. The program is designed to expose faculty to sustainability issues and help them weave sustainability themes into existing courses or to create new courses focused on sustainability. Download 2016 Green Threads Invitation & Application here.
Participants receive inspiration, resources, and mutual support. Incentives also include an honorarium of $500 (for UofL Faculty only), a series of workshops and tours with local food meals, and resource materials on sustainability.
Sustainability in the Classroom
Invitation to Participate
Are you interested in sustainability issues related to environmental, social, and economic stewardship? Are you thinking of adapting a course to incorporate such concerns or creating a new course to focus on issues of sustainability? If so, we invite you to participate in Green Threads: Sustainability across the Curriculum. This faculty development workshop, sponsored by UofL's Sustainability Council, has been run annually since 2009, and we are currently recruiting a new cohort of participants for 2016-2017.
**Note: This workshop is now open to part-time and non-tenure-track faculty, as well as GTA Academy participants!
Green Threads is an all-day workshop typically held on Spring Reading Day.
Recommended Reading: David Orr "What is Education For?"
The Sustainability Council invites full- & part-time faculty as well as GTA Academy participants from all disciplines to participate in the Green Threads workshop. The process of bringing faculty together to discuss sustainability across the curriculum was pioneered at Northern Arizona University (Ponderosa Project) and Emory University (Piedmont Project), and their approach has garnered national attention for engaging faculty in collegial experiences leading to curricular change. In this workshop, we will explore a variety of ways to embed issues of sustainability into the curriculum and into our classrooms.
Green Threads is an all-day workshop that will be held on Friday, April 15, 2016. Participants will receive an honorarium of $500 (for UofL faculty only), information on local and regional sustainability issues, local sustainability tours, and resource materials. Previous participants have evaluated this workshop as intellectually stimulating, exciting, and providing a valuable new network of faculty interested in sustainability from across the disciplines!
Workshop Applications: Please submit an application (download here) with your department Chair's approval that includes a description of how you're considering changing an existing course or the new course you'd like to develop by Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016 to Margaret Carreiro <firstname.lastname@example.com>.
Green Threads participants must agree to:
(1) Participate in the day-long workshop.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Green Threads Faculty Alumni & Guest Lecturer Pool
Those who have gone through the Green Threads program come from many disciplines and are great people to ask about weaving themes of sustainability into your courses. Many have also offered to guest lecturer in your classes on the topics listed below. Feel free to contact them directly for help. Green Threaders include:
Resources for Teaching about Sustainability
Sustainability Course Books Available
The Education & Research committee has acquired the full set of excellent course books produced by the Northwest Earth Institute and is eager to loan them out to anyone at UofL interested in weaving sustainability into their courses or educational events. Contact Justin Mog at 502-852-8575502-852-8575 or justin.mog (at) louisville.edu. Course books available include:
This course explores the personal and environmental benefits of simplicity. Topics covered include: The Meaning of Simplicity ♦ Living With Less ♦ Making a Living ♦ Do You Have the Time? ♦ Living Simply on Earth ♦ Celebration & Call to Action
This course considers the potential benefits of knowing and protecting our place. Will a commitment to the local bioregion affect our willingness to accept responsibility to care for the Earth? Topics covered include: A Sense of Place ♦ Responsibility to Place ♦ Knowing Your Bioregion ♦ Living in Place ♦ Mapping Your Place ♦ Building Local Community ♦ Empowerment ♦ Celebration & Call to Action
Each of us makes choices that have an impact on the Earth. In this course, learn about which options are more sustainable than others. Topics covered include: A Call to Sustainability ♦ Ecological Principles ♦ Food ♦ Buying ♦ Communities ♦ Business and Economy ♦ Visions of Sustainability ♦ Celebration & Call to Action
This course explores food systems and their impacts on culture, society and ecological systems. Participants will gain insight into agricultural and individual practices that promote personal and ecological well-being. Topics covered include: What's Eating America ♦ Anonymous Food ♦ Farming for the Future ♦ You Are What You Eat ♦ Towards a Just Food System ♦ Choices for Change ♦ Celebration & Call to Action
This course explores the influence our fast-paced, consumer-oriented society has on children, and how families can deal with these influences. Topics covered include: Cultural Pressures ♦ Family Rituals and Celebrations ♦ Advertising ♦ Food and Health ♦ Time and Creativity ♦ Technology and the Media ♦ Exploring Nature ♦ Celebration & Call to Action
Learn more about the history and science of global warming. Explore personal values and habits as they relate to climate change and consider actions to curb global warming. Topics covered include: Off Course ♦ Collision Course ♦ Changing Course ♦ Setting a New Course ♦ Celebration & Call to Action
This five session course for the workplace is designed to further organizational sustainability initiatives. Session topics include: Seeing the Big Picture ♦ Taking a Closer Look ♦ Framing Sustainability ♦ Seeing It Through ♦ Focusing on Action
A six-session discussion guide that explores "good health," the connections between human health and the environment, and how we can sustain both. Session topics include: Redefining Health ♦ Eating Well ♦ Building Healthy Communities ♦ Curing Consumption ♦ Healthy Planet-Healthy People
A six-session course addressing core values and how they affect the way we view and treat the Earth. This discussion course is designed to: clarify values through discussions about our relationship to Earth; discover how personal beliefs and values affect the way we view and treat the earth; and explore what it means to take personal responsibility for Earth. Session topics include: Wild Nature ♦ Shifting Paradigms ♦ Nature and Spirit ♦ The Universe Story ♦ Ecopsychology ♦ Bringing it Down to Earth
A one session discussion guide that explores the connections between
Deepwater Horizon, energy policies and our lifestyles. The course offers
an opportunity to reflect further on this historical event and the
lessons it holds for us moving forward—individually and collectively.
The intent is not to assign blame, but rather to take responsibility—as
conscious consumers and concerned, active citizens.
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The prologue of a novel arrives in the Manhattan offices of a book editor, who's intrigued enough to chase its mysterious author, identified only by his initials, to his decrepit plantation on an island off the Georgia Coast. That's the first clue that fiction is stranger than fact; few publishers (if any) would go to that sort of trouble for anything less than a new J.D. Salinger novel. But bestselling author Sandra Brown makes the most of her far-fetched premise, setting up a convoluted plot that keeps the reader engrossed despite its flaws and foibles.
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Style and form are usually the least of prolific bestselling romance/thriller writer Brown's concerns, but in her latest effort she takes on an unusual challenge, setting out to craft a novel within a novel within a novel. The onion begins to peel when editor Maris Matherly-Reed plucks a prologue from the slush pile and finds herself hooked by the steamy prose. The author has furthermore titillated her by breaking the rules: no SASE, no cover letter. Maris knows only that his initials are P.M.E. and he lives on St. Anne Island in Georgia. (How does she know P.M.E. is a man? She... knows.) Gutsy, idealistic, deliciously sexy, Maris is married to philandering sociopath Noah Reed, who runs Matherly Press with Maris and her father, Daniel, last of the silver-maned gentleman publishers. As for P(arker) M(ackensie) E(vans), he's a bitter, wheelchair-bound, first-time novelist or is he? Is he using Maris to avenge himself against Noah, or does he love her madly or can the answer be all of the above? Cutting back and forth between the bernovel and Parker's autobiographical novel about a purloined novel, Brown stages one dramatic scene after another. The narrative voices don't change much (although the typefaces do), but Brown's loyal legions frankly won't give a damn. (Aug. 28) Forecast: Brown could probably write a novel in blank verse and still hit the bestseller lists, so her experimentation here (mild, in any case) won't throw readers. The book is a Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Club main selection and a BOMC alternate, and major TV, radio and print media ad campaigns (plus New York transit ads) will blanket the country. Expect the expected: a blockbuster.
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The story begins in a publishing house in New York where the owner's daughter, Maris Matherly-Reed, is an editor with an eye for a great story. She gets one in a partially written manuscript. The only problem is the author is only identified by three initials and has given a return address of a small Georgia-Coast island. This story has intrigued her enough that she discusses the writing with her father, Daniel. He encourages her to seek out the author and so she goes on a search to the island seeking this unknown author.
When Maris finds the author, Parker Evans, she is surprised to find him in a wheelchair. Getting him to finish writing the story takes all her skills as an editor or so she believes. Slowly, as she reads a chapter or two at a time, a story about two college roommates, each of whom wants to be the first published author starts to unfold. The more she reads, the more she begins to think this is not the fiction Parker tells her it is.
As Maris travels between the island and New York, she begins to find out things about her husband that distress her. Things like his adultery and she begins to wonder to whom she is really married. Her husband, Noah Reed is co-publisher in Matherly Press but has ambitions far beyond his present position. He is ruthless enough to do anything to get it and has a past that Maris knows nothing about. Slowly the pieces begin to fall into place and Maris discovers a love she thought she already had.Read more ›
Meanwhile, using a "book within a book" technique, we meet another author through Maris, one Parker Evans, of St. Anne Island, Georgia. Parker has submitted a manuscript prologue to a book that captures Maris's imagination. She hunts for and finds the author and soon we get to read several chapters of the author's book while the ongoing story of "Envy" proceeds. Before its all over, we learn from Evan's book why he's so severely handicapped, as it turns out his story is autobiographical with himself as a protagonist and another real-life person as the villain -- wonder who? The tribulations of this whole crowd entertain all the way to a surprising and satisfying conclusion.
Brown has the writing skills to hold our attention and make us care, and the plotting skills to keep us puzzled for nearly 450 pages. While some of the sex was probably a bit too explicit for us (we're a little prudish), the story is captivating and makes pages turn in an awful big hurry toward the end. We get a bit of an inside look at book publishing and some thoughts about that awful emotion envy along the way. So this is what a romantic thriller is like !
The prologue features a manuscript for Envy, about a horrible and tragic accident that two college friends experience. The author of the peice leaves only initials, and does not include contact information. He sent the manuscript to Maris Matherly-Reed, chief editor of Matherly Press to be evaluated. The story catches her attention, and ahe decides to search for the writer whose initials are P.M.E.; she hopes to read more and possibly publish the manuscript.
Throughout the novel, excerpts from the Envy manuscript are incorporated to help the plot come together. It turns out that P.M.E. sent his story to Maris MAtherly-Reed on purpose, to get revenge on her husband, Noah Reed. His manuscript turns out to be a true rendition of a past friendship with Noah, and betrayal which left P.M.E. disabled. The story uncovers Noah's secret life of manipulation and violence to get what he wants, with no regard to anyone involved, including Maris.
In this novel, Sandra Brown really writes two different stories that come together to form a thrilling plot that definitely keeps the reader's attention. Right when the story seems to unfold, another twist in the plot changes the scene. Her writing style really grabs the attention of the reader to keep their interest. Envy is a true page-turner.
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This is a real page turner, and difficult to put down. It offers mystery, romance, and is well written with realistic characters.Published 2 months ago by Cali
Have paperback and e-reader versions for handy access because I like to revisit this story. Brown created this story-within-a-story format with flashbacks to slowly develop... Read morePublished 8 months ago by Wanda Godwin


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Pharmacophore modeling, 3D-QSAR, and molecular docking study on naphthyridine derivatives as inhibitors of 3-phosphoinositide-dependent protein kinase-1
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The 3-phosphoinositide-dependent protein kinase-1 (PDK1) is an imminent target for discovering novel anticancer drugs. In order to understand the structure–activity correlation of naphthyridine-based PDK-1 inhibitors, we have carried out a combined pharmacophore, three-dimensional quantitative structure–activity relationship (3D-QSAR), and molecular docking studies. The study has resulted in six point pharmacophore models with four hydrogen bond acceptors (A), one hydrogen bond donor (D), and one aromatic ring (R) are used to derive a predictive atom-based 3D-QSAR model. The generated 3D-QSAR model shows that the alignment has good correlation coefficient for the training set compounds which comprises the values of R 2 = 0.96, SD = 0.2, and F = 198.2. Test set compounds shows Q 2 = 0.84, RMSE = 0.56, and Pearson-R = 0.84. The external validation was carried out to validate the predicted QSAR model which shows good predictive power of \( r_{m}^{2} \) = 0.83 and k = 1.01, respectively. The external validation results also confirm the fitness of the model. The results indicated that, atom-based 3D-QSAR models and further modifications in PDK1 inhibitors via pharmacophore hypothesis are rational for the prediction of the activity of new inhibitors in prospect of drug design.
Keywords3-Phosphoinositide-dependent protein kinase-1; PDK1 Pharmacophore mapping 3D-QSAR External validation Molecular docking
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- Pharmacophore modeling, 3D-QSAR, and molecular docking study on naphthyridine derivatives as inhibitors of 3-phosphoinositide-dependent protein kinase-1
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Volume 22, Issue 8 , pp 3812-3822
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- 2013-08
- 10.1007/s00044-012-0383-5
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- 3-Phosphoinositide-dependent protein kinase-1; PDK1
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A throat cancer diagnosis has raised questions about Jamie Dimon, J.P. Morgan Chase's chairman and CEO. He plans to remain chairman and CEO for an additional five years.
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text: Rent-A-Center Content on this page requires a newer version of Adobe Flash Player. My final earnings short-squeeze trade idea is rent-to-own operator in North America Rent-A-Center ( RCII), which is set to release numbers on Monday after the market close. Wall Street analysts, on average, expect Rent-A-Center to report revenue of $777.51 million on earnings of 83 cents per share. During the last quarter, this company reported net income of 67 cents per share versus Wall Street estimates of 67 cents per share. This comes after two consecutive quarters where Rent-A-Center topped Wall Street estimates. The current short interest as a percentage of the float for Rent-A-Center stands is pretty high at 10.8%. That means that out of the 57.09 million shares in the tradable float, 6.21 million shares are sold short by the bears. The bears have also been increasing their bets from the last reporting period by 14.9%, or by about 805,000 shares. If the short-sellers are caught leaning too hard into a bullish quarter, then shares of RCII could skyrocket post-earnings. From a technical perspective, RCII is currently trending above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, which is bullish. This stock has been uptrending decent for the last month, with shares trading up from its low of $32.93 to its recent high of $35.55 a share. During that move, shares of RCII have been consistently making higher lows and higher highs, which is bullish technical price action. That move has now pushed shares of RCII within range of triggering a near-term breakout trade. If you're in the bull camp on RCII, then I would wait until after its report and look for long-biased trades if this stock manages to break out above some near-term overhead resistance levels at $35.55 to $36.50 a share with high volume. Look for volume on that move that registers near or above its three-month average action of 421,338 shares. If that breakout hits, then RCII will set up to re-test or possibly take out its next major overhead resistance level at $37.41 to $38 a share. Any high-volume move above $38 will then put $40 or higher into range for shares of RCII. I would avoid RCII or look for short-biased trades if after earnings it fails to trigger that breakout, and then drops back below today's low of $34.37 a share with high volume. If we get that move, then RCII will set up to re-test or possibly take out its next major support levels at $32.93 to $32.45 a share. Any move below $32.45 will then put $31 into range for shares of RCII. To see more potential earnings short squeeze plays, check out the Earnings Short Squeeze Plays portfolio on Stockpickr. -- Written by Roberto Pedone in Winderemere, Fla. RELATED LINKS: >>5 Big Stocks to Trade for Gains >>5 Stocks Setting Up to Break Out >>5 Stocks That Want to Pay You More This Quarter Follow Stockpickr on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook. Prev 5 of 6 Next


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Steve and Amy re-open a previous case of paranormal activity for a second time by returning to a historic hotel in Deadwood, South Dakota, as well as revisiting a traumatized family's home in Delmont, Pennsylvania.
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Steve and Amy update investigations of activity in Texas and Missouri.
Afflicted and Torn Apart
With new footage and never-before-seen interviews, Steve and Amy update terrifying investigations of alarming paranormal activity at the homes of a distraught mother in Covington, Louisiana, and a conflicted family in Struthers, Ohio.
The Whispering - Concrete, Washington
Steve and Amy investigate a desperate woman's claims in Concrete, Washington.
Crowded House - Richmond Heights, Ohio
Steve and Amy investigate activity that threatens to destroy a family in Richmond Heights, Ohio.
Devil's Plaything - Canton, Illinois
Steve and Amy investigate a frightened young boy's paranormal encounters in Canton, IL.
Bent on Revenge - Sicily Island, LA
Retired NYPD homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi and physical medium Amy Allan investigate terrifying paranormal activity at family home in Sicily Island, Louisiana. In their separate, intense investigations, Steve uncovers evidence of previous residents who lived with tragedy on the property and a cruel plantation owner who perished during U.S. Civil War. Throughout, Amy confronts a dead entity she believes is the vengeful leader of a dangerous group of shadow people and witnesses a dead old man who terrorizes the living.
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Steve and Amy reveal new information in a NY home and a hotel in SD.
Gateway to Hell - Lake Jackson, Texas
Steve and Amy investigate terrifying claims of disturbing paranormal activity at a distraught mother's home in Lake Jackson, Texas.
Evil Influence - Mayfield, KY
Retired NYPD homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi and physical medium Amy Allan investigate threatening paranormal activity at a frightened family's home in Mayfield, Kentucky. In their separate, unnerving investigations, Steve discovers that the land was once a lucrative tobacco farm, and the site of several mysterious deaths. During her distressing late-night walk at the property, Amy finds herself in the midst of hateful dead people that may have been somehow related in life.


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26 Years Ago: Reba McEntire Hits No. 1 With 'Cathy's Clown'
Twenty-six years ago today (July 29, 1989) was a day of celebration for Reba McEntire. It was on this day that her single "Cathy's Clown" soared to the top of the charts.
The song, which was the debut single from her platinum-selling Sweet Sixteen album, had already been a hit in the pop world for the Everly Brothers, staying at the top of the pop charts for five weeks in 1960. But it was McEntire's spin on it, almost 30 years later, that gave the tune an entirely new life.
The song was originally written in the first person, with lines like, "Don't want your love anymore / Don't want your kisses, that's for sure / I die each time / I hear this sound / 'Here he comes. That's Cathy's clown.'" McEntire changed the lyrics to the third person for her version: "She don't want your lovin' anymore / She don't want your kisses, that's for sure / Why do you let them put you down / And let 'em call you Cathy's Clown?"
"Cathy's Clown" was the Oklahoma native's 13th No. 1 single, and the only song from Sweet Sixteen to land at the top of the charts. Actor Bruce Boxleitner appeared in the video as a clown, set in an Old West scene.
McEntire included the song on several of her compilation albums, including Reba Live in 1989, 2005's Reba's Number 1's and Reba's Greatest Hits in 2008.
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Apologies for the self promotion, but users of WP Maintenance Mode might be interested in a companion plugin I released recently.
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