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A Blog About Bloggers
Have you read any of the following lately?
"Chinese Government Fans the Flames of the Ebola Zombie Rumors"
"Arrested for Marijuana, Jackie Chan's Son Could Face Execution"
"Who is Dumpling All These Tuxedo Cats at a California Animal Shelter?"
These are all recent headlines from various blogs run by Gawker Media with names like "Gawker," "Jezebel," and "io9." In Mark v. Gawker Media LLC, Case No. 13-cv-4347(AJN) (S.D. N.Y. Aug. 15, 2014), Gawker became the subject of yet another in a line of cases involving unpaid interns. Four interns brought suit under the FLSA, contending that they had performed work such as "writing, researching, editing, lodging stories and multimedia content, promoting content on social sites, moderating the comments forum and managing the community of Gawker users." Claiming they were largely unpaid replacements for paid employees, the plaintiffs sought to recover at least the minimum wage and moved for conditional certification under section 16(b) of the FLSA.
The court first addressed the law involving unpaid interns and the spate of class and collective actions concerning them filed mostly in New York district courts. We've blogged some of these cases here, here, and here. Our sister blog, the Employment Law Spotlight, has also reviewed the law on this issue, so we won't repeat all the requirements.
The Mark case is interesting for several reasons. First, it involves a business that likely appeals to interns, with an online presence, creative streak, and articles (many of whose titles we won't even repeat) that definitely have an "edgy" feel. No doubt working for Gawker was fun for many of the interns, but that doesn't mean the FLSA won't apply.
Second, the employer argued that the district court should disregard DOL's Fact Sheet No. 71, which has been criticized in some courts and is now the subject of the Wang case we blogged about on May 13, 2013. Despite the pendency of the appeal in Wang, the district court deferred ruling on the issue. Later in the opinion, the court noted other facts, such as the differing availability of college credit, that may ultimately cause the case to be decertified. While we appreciate the court's integrity in noting these issues, conditionally certifying a class that will have obvious problems down the road is a decision that can be costly and difficult for all the parties. Application of a low standard may have the practical effect of incentivizing the defendant to settle once the class is certified regardless of the merits, but that really isn't the role a federal district court should play.
Third, the court relied on the defendant's own, often colorful, emails and job postings as evidence of a class. The court acknowledged some of these as "tongue in cheek" (particularly the description "stressful labor under constant deadlines"), but found them sufficient evidence of a common policy. In the court's defense, it also noted the existence of centralized policies regarding the interns' work, and their performance of many of the same duties as paid workers.
The court authorized notice to the class based on the application of its view of the low first-stage standard. As these cases wind through the court system, we should start seeing more decisions on the merits. In this instance, it will also be interesting to see if the case reaches the decertification stage and, if so, the outcome at that time.
The bottom line: New York district courts continue to be a relatively favorable forum for collective actions involving unpaid internships.
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Penguin, 1994 - Bengali poetry - 208 pages
Acclaimed by Forster and Pound, for Yeats the poet whose poetry 'stirred my blood as nothing has for years', Tagore was and remains India's greatest writer this century. Prolific and innovatory as a poet, novelist, dramatist, musician and painter, he was also a leading figure in the Nationalist movement, an intimate of Gandhi, a vastly influential educationalist and philosopher and a luminary in world culture. William Radice's selections and translations from the Bengali reintroduce Tagore to a new generation of Western readers.
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The Wolf Among Us: Episode 1 - Faith Xbox 360
- Publisher: Telltale Games
- Release Date: Oct 11, 2013
- Also On: iPhone/iPad, PC, PlayStation 3
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Oct 15, 2013Telltale Games clearly has another hit on its hands and I cannot wait to see how this story unfolds… or more appropriately how I choose to unfold it.
Dec 12, 2013It's just hard to grasp how Telltale manages to do it. Because in record time they have a game that seems if not more promising than The Walking Dead. The Wolf Among Us is a dark mystery with well-written dialogue and fantastic characters. It is game that shouldn't be missed by anyone.
X-ONE Magazine UKDec 7, 2013Effortlessly demonstrates Telltale's handle on episodic content. [Issue#105, p.84]
Oct 25, 2013The Wolf Among Us shines thanks to great achievements by the voice actors, a color pallet that jumps out at its viewers and twists that grab you by the throat and refuse to let go. The fairy tale figures are portrayed so realistically, that you can't do anything but let yourself get submerged in the unusual, American subculture of Fabletown.
Oct 11, 2013The most exhilarating moments, however, arrive care of the game's brutal action sequences.
Oct 10, 2013While the gameplay is still second-rate compared to the story, Faith succeeds most because of its unpredictability. Even longtime Fables fans will be shocked by some of the revelations.
Oct 10, 2013Telltale has once again delivered a well-written adventure, this time with an added dose of stylish noir presentation.
Oct 10, 2013"Faith" is the perfect beginning to a new adventure from Telltale, effortlessly pulling you in and making you invested in protecting these curious creatures from our storybooks.
Oct 11, 2013The characters are interesting, the writing is sharp, and the story switches effortlessly between thoughtful investigation sequences and more action-heavy scenes featuring some of the most effective quick-time events I've seen in a while.
Oct 16, 2013Superb beginning for the new series from Telltale. Fables tastefully mixes elements of noir films with supernatural elements to make an intriguing story with great rhythm and fantastic characters. We only wish the studio ironed out some bugs.
Dec 27, 2013Telltale delivers us a grand game with the first episode of The Wolf Among Us. A great atmosphere, sublime storytelling and memorable characters, we can't wait for the next episode in this great saga.
Oct 17, 2013Telltale Games has done it again. The Wolf Among Us mixes a great story, superb voice acting, exciting game mechanics and a cliffhanger ending that left us wondering how this incredible story will continue.
Oct 13, 2013Technical issues aside, anyone craving more of the sort of stuff Telltale was serving up with Lee and Clementine would be well-advised to check into The Wolf Among Us.
Oct 10, 2013The Wolf Among Us is a fantastic adaptation of the Fables source material, and everyone should at least check out episode 1. Once again, the team at Telltale shows us that they know what makes a narrative great.
Games Master UKNov 27, 2013Doesn't quite blow the house down, but it's got loads of huff and puff. [Christmas 2013, p.86]
Oct 21, 2013Judging this first episode of The Wolf Among Us is very difficult. Faith does not strike powerfully as perhaps many expected, but installs solid foundation for what could become another masterpiece made by Telltale.
Oct 13, 2013The Wolf Among Us is off to a great start – if it can replicate The Walking Dead's emotional nuance and stakes going forward, it could turn into something special.
Oct 13, 2013It's a harder sell than The Walking Dead but this first episode is a promising start, that avoids fretting over details and instead creating characters you will genuinely care about.
Oct 12, 2013Faith comes quickly in the heart of the matter and suggests an absolutely bright future for this new series.
Oct 11, 2013By the end of this first two-and-a-half hour episode of The Wolf Among Us, I was absolutely in for seeing how the series plays out.
Oct 10, 2013Managing to create a prequel story for a universe that had already existed for over ten years, that has spanned different art styles and spun many stories, is no mean feat, but on the basis of this first episode, it looks as though The Wolf Among Us is a worthy addition to the world of Fables.
Oct 10, 2013The Wolf Among Us is a fantastic narrative adventure equal to its Walking Dead predecessor.
Oct 10, 2013If Episode 1's satisfying twists and gut-punch of a cliffhanger are any indication, a pitch-black journey into fairytale land lies ahead. Count us in for the long haul.
Oct 10, 2013This debut episode from The Wolf Among Us crafts an excellent illusion that usually veils the systematic gears that click and whir whenever you veer down a particular path. More impressively, it nails its atmosphere.
Oct 17, 2013The Wolf Among Us starts of promising. Episode 1 is a gripping detective adventure with many intriguing characters, beautiful locations and important choices. The numerous action scenes provide players with some variety, but this is paired with a few hitches and long load times.
Oct 11, 2013Faith is very by the numbers in terms of the level of storytelling with a few hiccups in tow, but I have a feeling that like The Walking Dead, it'll ramp up as time goes on. Whether you're a fan of Fables or not, I see a lot of potential in The Wolf Among Us, and I'll be following its progress beyond a shadow of a doubt.
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 232 Ratings
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Positive: 33 out of 39
Mixed: 3 out of 39
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Oct 11, 2013Telltale has done it again this is definitely a must buy! The art style is yet again amazing the controls are fluid and responsive the storyTelltale has done it again this is definitely a must buy! The art style is yet again amazing the controls are fluid and responsive the story is compelling and the characters are loveable!
Can't wait for episode 2!… Full Review »
Oct 11, 2013Really deep characters and awesome graphic style. If you loved The Walking Dead, you gonna love this too, it have same mechanics, butReally deep characters and awesome graphic style. If you loved The Walking Dead, you gonna love this too, it have same mechanics, but improved. Great music doing good job and fighting scenes are much more intensive, than in TWD. Im really looking forward new episodes, hopefully it will not take so long between them, as it was with TWD. PS: i haven't been so angry for a while (ending scene), great emotions.… Full Review »
Oct 15, 2013Well, let´s cut it short: Ahe art design, the dialogues, the story telling and foremost the characters are extremely well done, if you judgeWell, let´s cut it short: Ahe art design, the dialogues, the story telling and foremost the characters are extremely well done, if you judge an adventure by that, it´s a true masterpiece. However, don´t forget that the solution to most "problems" in the game are pretty obvious, and it´s quite short even for a first episode.
However, it is still a game every TT fan can buy without remorse.… Full Review »


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Central Illinois lake with over 11,000 water acres and 172 miles of shoreline. Lake Shelbyville has 5 federal campgrounds, and 2 state campgrounds with over 1,000 campsites from tent camping up to full hookup. There are several recreational areas with picnic areas and pavilions and 2 wildlife management areas. Three public beaches are available for swimming on the lake. The lake also hosts many launching ramps that are available for boats, and 3 marinas on the lake. Many hiking trails also encompass the lake such as the General Dacey which also includes fitness stations, the Chief Illini trail and others.
The Inn overlooks a championship golf course with each room featuring a private balcony overlooking the course. Offers 37 rooms, indoor pool, and hot tub. This 3-story full service resort and day spa is a Chalet nestled in the woods overlooked Lake Beyers. With 2 fireplaces, 9 treatment rooms, nail salon, full service hair salon, hydrotherapy tubs. Oak Terrace has meeting and banquet facilities, bar and restaurant, 18-hole golf course, fitness center, Zumba classes, tennis, hiking, and boating, hotel and villa accommodations. Also houses Lakeview Spa with a full compliment of services and a Boutique. There is a 66 acre fishing lake and easy access to boat parking. Wi-Fi.
This aquatic center has a frog slide, water slide, wet playground area, a sand playground, concessions, a shaded picnic area and a bath house.
Open year-round and offering annual and perennial flowers, mums, fall decor, pumpkins, squash, and fall treats. Known also for the 7 acre corn maze, haunted maze and mind twisted maze. School tours and groups welcome. Christmas trees and wreaths offered in winter months.
This trail is a multi-use recreational trail -- accessed mainly by walkers, runners, and bikers. As you move along the pathways of the Dacey Trail, you will find nature at its best with many scenic views of Lake Shelbyville. A fitness area is between the Dam West Recreational area and the Dam. The trail is being added to and improved each year. You can begin the trail at Forest Park or at the Dam West Recreational Area (9th St.).
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A 6,400-acre wildlife area on the north end of Lake Shelbyville. Hunting for waterfowl, forest and upland game is popular. Boat access is provided to accommodate anglers and hunters.
This campground has 81 campsites, most of which are shaded.
Located on a serene wooded hilltop, gently slopes into a full-service marina and restaurant situated on Lake Shelbyville.
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Most of the campsites in this 82 site campground are shaded. Located on Lake Shelbyville, beach nearby.
A favorite of walkers and hikers, this park offers year-round camping and scenic hiking trails, many of them hugging Lake Shelbyville, Eagle Creek has 163 vehicular campsites, with 148 of those being Class A sites with electricity, picnic tables, and showers. There are 56 sites available by reservations made at least 2 weeks in advance by mail.
18-hole golf course set in the countryside of Windsor. The Fox offers a golf experience for everyone from the casual golfer to those looking for a real challenge. The course was built on 160 acres of rolling farmland and woods in 1998. Located close to Lake Shelbyville. GPS ADDRESS: 1300 N 3050 E
This 25-acre wildlife park, featuring remnants of the original tallgrass Illinois prairie, features a butterfly house.
This paved hiking and biking trail follows a historic rail bed for 15 miles across the Illinois prairie.
Rated 3½ stars by Golf Digest, this challenging scenic course has rolling hills, blind shots on three holes, many mature trees, watered fairways and bent grass greens.
A one-mile walking trail winds through the park, and a 13-mile horse trail is located at the north end alongside a campground for horses.
Check out the store and bakery, where you can buy apples, peaches, cider, jams, jellies and apple butter. A playground and picnic area is available. An apple festival is held over Columbus Day weekend.
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Situated in Eagle Creek State Parkm the Golf Course is located in Findlay, Il on Eagle Creek State Park. The Course is nestled in the heart of 34,000 acres of woods and prairies on the banks of Lake Shelbyville. This Par 72 course was built in 1989 and is fun for all ages, and we offer five different sets of tee boxes. We look forward to seeing you out on the course!
This 15-mile-long lake has 250 miles of shoreline, offering camping, fishing, boating, marinas and more.
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This 40-acre park, donated to the City of Pana by Civil War Captain Kitchell, features the round Chautauqua Auditorium, Schuyler Bridge, a playground and picnic area.
Started in 1932, the sunken gardens were developed inside Forest Park. The lush garden and its scenic surroundings are open to the public and is available for weddings, reunions, and more.
Timberlake Golf Course in Sullivan, IL is a public golf course that opened in 1960. Designed by Robert B. Harris, Timberlake Golf Course measures 3045 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 105 and a 34.7 USGA rating. The course features 3 sets of tees for different skill levels.
Home of the Shotmaker's Mile, Oak Terrace is a championship 18-hole course complete with a driving range, putting and chipping green, and a fully stocked pro shop.
Eight miles northwest of Windsor, Wolf Creek State Park encompass 11,100 acres of water, 250 miles of shoreline and large tracts of carefully maintained indigenous woodlands ideal for camping, horseback riding, snowmobiling, boat fishing, water skiing, pontoon boating, windsurfing or just plain bobbing and drifting on the glittering expanse of the lake itself. In addition to visiting the small, friendly wooded campgrounds or taking part in the action on the lake, swimming is available from the beach. You can also take a leisurely stroll through nearby forests. An abundance of deer, pheasant, rabbits, wild turkey and songbirds are almost always visible.
The 9-hole Ramsey Lake Golf Course in Ramsey, IL is a public golf course that opened in 1966. Ramsey Lake Golf Course measures 2750 yards from the longest tees. The course features 2 sets of tees for different skill levels.


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Re: Portrait of a Convict.
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mmoyle wrote:
The dilated pupils and double catch light are a little distracting.
Personally the vignette is a little strong, that's just my taste though.
Else, good stuff...assuming that's not a real convict Happy Halloween!
Thanks for the input. I was going for a spotlight look with the vignette. I also was going for a super suprised look (I turned all lights off but modeling lights so pupils would be big).
It just goes to show that my intentions worked, just not how I intended..
I need to pay closer attention to the catchlights in the future. There was only one light in front of him, so I didn't even notice. Come to think of it, I am not sure why there appear to be two..
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At Zandvoort this afternoon, for the 19th running of the Masters of Formula 3, now sponsored by oil company Tango, became an all-Finnish affair, with Valtteri Bottas (ART Grand Prix) claiming his first F3 win after just five races, and making it a...
At Zandvoort this afternoon, for the 19th running of the Masters of Formula 3, now sponsored by oil company Tango, became an all-Finnish affair, with Valtteri Bottas (ART Grand Prix) claiming his first F3 win after just five races, and making it a very impressive victory. He led from start to finish despite intense pressure from compatriot Mika Maki (Signature) who simply wouldn't let go. Third was Stefano Coletti (Prema Powerteam), the latter somewhat fortunate to benefit from a first lap bit of idiocy involving Jean Karl Vernay (Signature) who hit Roberto Merhi (Manor Motorsport) and put him out of the running.
However, there was excitement event before the start of the 25 lap race. Cesar Ramos (Manor Motorsport) had to start from the very back of the grid after failing to get away from the grid on the warm up lap, while Daniel Ricciardo (Carlin Motorsport) was dragged off to the garage after his car suffered a gearbox failure before he even go to e the start. He certainly caused the marshals some excitement as a gaggle of them ran up to deal with the incontinent Dallara that was now depositing its bodily fluids onto the track.
At 2pm prompt local time the race started, with Bottas getting a super start, while behind him Maki could only slot in and curse the fact that his car was set to run more strongly towards the end of the race. Also starting rapidly was Renger van der Zande (Hitech Racing), but that was only to be expected. The loser in all of this was Merhi, the Spaniard dropping a handful of places to Coletti, the offending Vernay, and Jules Bianchi (ART Grand Prix), leaving Merhi in 6th. Someone who started well was Riki Christodoulou (Fortec Motorsport), but from 23rd he really had to. Still, he made up 3 places on the first lap before settling in to steadily try and work his way forwards. Meanwhile Manor Motorsport were scrambling round and lining up tyres, but they didn't seem to need them for anyone so it was all a bit of a mystery.
A lap later and Maki was being pressured by Coletti, while Bottas had opened up quite a gap considering the race was only a lap old. What was also happening, behind the leading trio, was that Vernay had built up a train of cars that were clearly faster but equally clearly their drivers couldn't actually get past. A maddened Bianchi, Merhi, Alexander Sims (Mucke Motorsport), Christian Vietoris (Mucke Motorsport), Henkie Waldschmidt (SG Formula) and van der Zande were all bunched up, while Atte Mustonen (Motopark Academy) and Sam Bird (Mucke Motorsport) were fighting over 10th. Meanwhile, Esteban Gutierrez (ART Grand Prix) was on the move, and having started 32nd was now 27th and looking very threatening. Not looking very threatening, on the other hand, was Henry Arundel (Carlin Motorsport) though he had climbed the order from 34th to 30th.
It wasn't long before Bianchi snatched 4th from Vernay and promptly started to drive away from him, while Merhi lost out to Sims, Vietoris and Waldschmidt, thus compounding the youngster's misery and probably making his wish he'd left the RedBull along before the race. Someone who should have had some was Jake Rosenzweig (Carlin Motorsport) who managed to spin on the outside of Tarzan. He was able to get going again, but it was quite spectacular while it was happening. Luckily for the American, no one collected him, though it was close. All the while, Gutierrez was quietly making up places too and Rosenzweig dropping back simply helped him to get ahead of one car without needing to overtake.
With Bottas getting away at the front, despite his team-manager being called to race control, Vernay continued his run as a pretty effective roadblock back in 5th. It was making life difficult for a number of people, most noticeably Sims, who tried to overtake Vernay only to have Vietoris try to take him at Tarzan while his attention was elsewhere. In all the excitement, Merhi flung himself into the gravel, though again he was able to get going again with the help of the marshals. Now in 16th his hopes of a podium were long gone. On the same lap, Bird finally made his move on Mustonen for 10th, getting past the Finn only to end up joining the Vernay train.
It wasn't long before Vietoris again attacked Sims, going up the inside out of Tarzan. The result wasn't quite what the German had hoped for though, and he lost out to Waldschmidt instead, the latter pulling an opportunistic move and dragging van der Zande with him. A lap later Vietoris had a go at recovering some ground, and as Sims passed Vernay at last, he managed it, though again perhaps not in the way he had expected. On lap 9 Waldschmidt made a wild move round the outside of Vernay as they came out of Tarzan, and as he got a dreadful wobble on, they both ended up in the wall. There were yellow flags while the breakdown trucks were scrambled, and everyone slowed down. This was doubly necessary as Mustonen had run out of gears ("Shit happens!") and was stationary on the track. All of this nonsense promoted van der Zande to 6th, while Merhi was also recovering from his most recent indiscretion and was steadily climbing up the order again. Further down, Gutierrez was trying all sorts to pass Pedro Enrique (Manor Motorsport).
Once the chaos was cleared, Merhi gained another place, fighting his way back past Basil Shaaban (Prema Powerteam). And then things calmed down a lot. Unless, that is, you were Adrien Tambay (ART Grand Prix). He managed to spin into the gravel at Tarzan all on his own, and was remonstrating with the marshals, demanding that they push him back out. Unfortunately he was too far in which meant his race was effectively over.
With Bottas now holding a steady gap of about 2.5 seconds from Maki, and Coletti holding off a hard-charging Bianchi, Merhi battled his way past Chinosi for 10th (Chinosi having climbed the order while no one was looking) and Gutierrez made his way though to 19th. The pressure on Coletti eased a little a lap later when Bianchi made a mistake and dropped back a little.
Gutierrez, meanwhile, made up yet another place by overtaking Daisuke Nakajima (Raikkonen Robertson Racing), the Japanese having backed up everyone through to 31st by driving a very effectively wide car. The train contained Enrique, Daniel Zampieri (BVM Target), Andrea Caldarelli (SG Formula), Victor Garcia (Fortec Motorsport), Max Chilton (Carlin Motorsport), Arundel, Marco Wittman (Mucke Motorsport), Alexandre Marsoin (SG Formula), Francesco Castellacci (Manor Motorsport), Samuele Buttarelli (Carlin Motorsport), Ramos and Rosenzweig. It was getting a bit fraught in there as Nakajima did his impression of a roadblock that caused Christodoulou so much grief at Oulton Park earlier this year. The 27,500 strong crowd were being royally entertained by it! Chilton probably wasn't though, as it all meant he was under repeated attack from Arundel, despite being team-mates. The man who had escaped the train, meanwhile, managed to fight his way past Carlos Huertas (Raikkonen Robertson Racing), but his progress looked likely to be stopped as his next target was Christodoulou, and he wasn't going to give ground to anyone now.
With just a handful of laps left the excitement dried up. The tyres were going off, people were getting tired, and the top three were pretty stable now. As Buttarelli dropped right to the back of the field, Bottas slowed down a little, presumably on the grounds that he was now getting dangerously close to catching the back markers, which would mean dealing with the Nakajima train, not something any sane driver would want to risk. It didn't become an issue this time, and so Bottas won the Masters on his first time of trying, netting the fastest lap on the way. With Maki finishing 2nd, Finland won the Nations Cup as well. Coletti finished 3rd, presumably untroubled by the fact that Bianchi was shaking his fist wildly as they pulled into the pit lane in line astern. 5th behind Bianchi was Sims, the latter part of his race being very quiet. 6th went to van der Zande,l ahead of Vietoris, Bird, Geronimi and Merhi.
11th was Chinosi, from Shaaban, Christopher Zanella (Motopark Academy), Walter Grubmuller (Hitech Racing), Laurens Vanthoor (Carlin Motorsport), Christodoulou, Gutierrez, Huertas, Nakajima and Enrique. 21st was Zampieri, from Garcia who snatched 22nd on the last lap, Caldarelli, Chilton, Arundel, Wittman, Marsoin, Ramos, Rosenzweig and Castellacci. The final classified runner was Buttarelli.
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The 19-term congressman has worked to distance himself from Obama and has earned the endorsement of the United Mineworkers of America in his fight against Republican Evan Jenkins.
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Contraception and infertility are two major quality of life issues facing women of reproductive age. Ovulation of a fertilizable oocyte and formation of a functional corpus luteum are absolute requirements for reproductive success and are induced by the mid-cycle surge of luteinizing hormone (LH). Disrupted LH actions are a leading cause of infertility and a target of many contraceptive methods. Numerous studies have characterized the signaling cascades and transcriptional responses downstream of LH action;and dramatic progress in our understanding of how LH and its receptor are able to regulate such complicated physiological processes such as ovulation, resumption of meiosis and luteinization have resulted. However, significant questions still remain unsolved or unexplored, including the role post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression plays in mediating LH action. Our recent studies with Dicer1 deficient mice have implicated post-transcriptional and specifically microRNA mediated gene regulation as playing a key role in ovulation. We have also identified miR-21 as an LH- induced microRNA (miRNA) within granulosa cells of the periovulatory follicle, and demonstrated that it suppresses apoptosis and enhances granulosa cell hypertrophy by promoting global translation. Furthermore, our current in vivo studies demonstrate that loss of miR-21 decreases ovulation rate. Therefore, the central hypothesis of this proposal is that miR-21 plays critical roles in the LH-induced ovarian function. To test this central hypothesis, in Specific Aim1, we determine the function of miR-21 within periovulatory follicular granulosa cells and its role in ovulation, luteinization and oocyte competence.
In Specific Aim 2, we identify the target transcripts and molecular pathways miR-21 regulates within periovulatory granulosa cells, while in Specific Aim 3 we determine which LH-induced transcription factors modulate miR-21 gene expression. The studies proposed in this grant application will define a subset of genes regulated by miR-21 mediated post-transcriptional gene regulation and will functionally link this miRNA with physiologic and developmental events critical to ovarian function. The long-term benefits of this research will enhance our understanding of the ovary, ultimately impacting the development of treatment strategies for infertility and new contraceptive methods for women.
Infertility due to ovarian dysfunction such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, short luteal phase defects and compromised oocyte quality result from disrupted and abnormal cellular interactions occurring within the periovulatory follicle. Identifying the factors and their mechanisms of action that regulate ovarian function will provide targets for therapeutic intervention. The long-term benefits of this research will enhance our understanding of the ovary, ultimately impacting the development of treatment strategies that will improve the reproductive health of women.
|Burns, Gregory; Brooks, Kelsey; Wildung, Mark et al. (2014) Extracellular vesicles in luminal fluid of the ovine uterus. PLoS One 9:e90913
|Gawriluk, Thomas R; Ko, CheMyong; Hong, Xiaoman et al. (2014) Beclin-1 deficiency in the murine ovary results in the reduction of progesterone production to promote preterm labor. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 111:E4194-203
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Measles jab saves over 20 million young lives in 15 years, but hundreds of children still die of the disease every day
Measles outbreaks in numerous countries – caused by gaps in routine immunisation and in mass vaccination campaigns – continue to be a serious challenge.
19 October 2016
Millions more children to be protected from five diseases thanks to new vaccine supply agreement
5-in-1 pentavalent vaccine will come from a broad base of manufacturers at half the 2016 average price for the next three years.
19 September 2016
On the frontline: Gavi's support to fragile states
With more than half of Gavi-supported countries officially listed as fragile states, Gavi is increasingly working on several fronts to ensure vaccines still reach people living on the frontlines of humanitarian crises.
27 July 2016
Sudan: first to introduce life-saving meningitis A vaccine into routine immunization
Children in Sudan are set to become the first in the Meningitis belt to benefit from the introduction of Meningitis A vaccine into a routine immunization programme.
22 February 2016
Meningitis A nearly eliminated in Africa through vaccination
Joint press release first published by WHO and PATH, joint founders of the Meningitis Vaccine Project.
12 November 2015
Unprecedented number of children protected against pneumonia with Gavi support
As the international community marks the seventh World Pneumonia Day, Gavi pneumococcal and pentavalent vaccines are reaching children at an accelerated pace.
10 November 2015
Scientists mark 'stunning success' of vaccine in virtually ridding Africa of meningitis A
New research forecasts a resurgence of meningitis A epidemics in 15 years should immunization efforts stall.
18 August 2015
People in Cameroon to be protected against cholera with Gavi-supported vaccine
More than 110,000 doses of oral cholera vaccine will protect people in the northern region.
24 July 2015
Sudan's other crisis
On CNN.com Dr Seth Berkley warns that the number of measles cases in Sudan could explode unless temporary ceasefire is negotiated in the Nuba Mountains.
17 July 2015
New coverage figures show more children than ever being reached with immunisation in poorest countries
Coverage trends heading in right direction but major differences remain between countries.
19 May 2015
The Arab League supports Gavi efforts on immunisation and saving children's lives with vaccines
Support will enhance advocacy efforts across Arab League countries
04 December 2014
East Africa paediatricians speak with one voice for vaccines
Paediatricians from eastern Africa call on local and global leaders to invest more in life-saving immunisation.
18 September 2014
Nepal becomes first country to introduce IPV with Gavi support
Nepal is one of 25 countries who have received approval to begin using IPV with Gavi support. Afghanistan and Pakistan are also planning to introduce IPV by end of next year.
02 September 2014
South Sudan overcomes great obstacles to protect children
Despite conflict, the South Sudanese government brings in five-in-one pentavalent vaccine with Gavi support.
30 July 2014
73 countries, five diseases, one amazing vaccine
How the 5-in-1 pentavalent vaccine is now protecting children in all of the world's poorest countries
5-in-1 vaccine now in all 73 poorest countries
Introductions target successfully achieved – work still to be done on increasing coverage.
06 May 2014
GAVI Alliance welcomes availability of Indian pentavalent vaccine
The GAVI Alliance welcomes the announcement that an additional pentavalent vaccine has received prequalification by the World Health Organization (WHO).
30 October 2013
A-Z of GAVI successes and challenges - Seth Berkley's mid-term review
Dr Seth Berkley, GAVI CEO started the Mid-Term Review with an all-encompassing presentation highlighting the Alliance's progress in delivering against its 2011-15 strategic goals. Read the A-Z of the key themes in the presentation.
GAVI Alliance partners reaching more children than ever before with accelerated access to vital vaccines
Mid-Term Review meeting highlights immunisation successes and challenges.
14 October 2013
GAVI Alliance on track to immunise a quarter of a billion children by 2015 and prevent nearly 4 million deaths
The GAVI Alliance is on track to meet its ambitious targets of supporting developing countries to immunise an additional quarter of a billion children by 2015, and preventing nearly four million deaths in the process. [Arabic] | [Chinese] | [German] | [Italian] | [Japanese] | [Korean] | [Spanish]
23 September 2013
Vaccine Innovation and the Global Press: Seth Berkley at the UN Foundation
GAVI CEO delivers post-MDG vision for role of vaccines in global health.
08 August 2013
GAVI responds to Medecins Sans Frontieres
In response to a press release issued by Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) on 8 August 2013, the GAVI Alliance issued the following statement
02 August 2013
Introduction of life-saving pneumococcal vaccine targets 1.3 million infants in Sudan
Sudanese children have begun receiving pneumococcal vaccine that will
protect them from a leading cause of pneumonia, the biggest killer of
children under five in low income countries.
23 April 2013
Immunisation in Islamic countries
Marking World Immunisation Week, pictures from GAVI's exhibition at the UK Houses of Parliament show the value of immunisation, the need for life-saving vaccines, ways in which the medicines are delivered and the challenges of delivery in Yemen, Zanzibar-Tanzania, Pakistan and Sudan.
18 April 2013
Indian manufacturer cuts price of childhood vaccine by 30 percent
The cost of immunising millions of the world's most vulnerable children against five deadly and debilitating diseases is set to fall, thanks to a major price reduction of one third for pentavalent vaccine. This new, more cost-effective price provides the opportunity for the GAVI Alliance to pay up to US$ 150 million less over the next four years compared with using lowest cost alternative suppliers.
03 December 2012
100 millionth person receives lifesaving meningitis vaccine
A revolutionary meningitis vaccine will reach the 100 millionth person this week in a region of Africa that has been plagued by deadly epidemics for more than a century. The milestone will take place in northern Nigeria, part of Africa's "meningitis belt', where the country is conducting its second seasonal immunisation campaign against the disease.
28 November 2012
37 – Faith and the drive for equity in immunisation
Partners Forum 2012 - Session summary. Speakers presented about the unique contributions of faith based organizations, faith institutions and faith leaders, to achieving the promise of vaccines in health services delivery, community mobilization and advocacy.
31 – Country driven programmes
Partners Forum 2012 - Session summary. A fundamental principle in GAVI's business model is that the EPI program is the responsibility of the country and that it is owned and driven by the country.
29 October 2012
Malawi to protect thousands of children's lives with rotavirus vaccines
Malawi has become the latest in a growing number of African countries to introduce rotavirus vaccine into its national immunisation programme, offering its children the best possible protection against the primary cause of severe and fatal diarrhoea.
04 October 2012
GAVI partners help protect 50 million young people from seasonal meningitis in Africa
Efforts to eliminate meningitis in 26 at-risk countries will take a major step forward over the next three months as 50 million people receive crucial vaccinations in seven African countries.
25 May 2012
Rwanda introduces new vaccine against a leading childhood killer
Rotavirus vaccines will protect children from severe and deadly diarrhoea.
01 February 2012
Matching Fund partner ARK works to defeat rotavirus
ARK launches first comprehensive anti-diarrhoea programme in Zambia.
25 October 2011
Rotavirus deaths remain unacceptably high
Rotavirus-related diarrhoea kills
mostly in developing countries, but vaccine roll outs have begun.
27 September 2011
Accelerating Africa's access to rotavirus vaccine
Sudan's introduction of rotavirus vaccine earlier this year signalled the start of a wave of African countries ready to counter the world's leading cause of diarrhoeal deaths with GAVI support. In September, the Alliance approved funding for 12 more African countries to introduce the rotavirus vaccine.
Vaccines against major childhood diseases to reach 37 more countries
The GAVI Alliance today announced it will provide funding for 16 more developing countries to introduce rotavirus vaccines and 18 more countries to introduce pneumococcal vaccines.
26 September 2011
The introduction of rotavirus vaccines in Africa
The roll out of rotavirus vaccines in Africa has begun. In this five-minute film, immunisation experts, health workers and mothers from Sudan and Tanzania talk about the need for the vaccines and their hope for the future.
New vaccine to protect children from severe diarrhoea comes to Sudan
Sudan recently became the first of many GAVI-eligible countries in Africa to introduce a new vaccine to protect children from rotavirus, the leading cause of severe infant diarrhoea.
17 July 2011
Milestone in preventing child deaths from diarrhoea in Africa
GAVI Alliance supports African introduction of rotavirus vaccines against the leading cause of severe infant diarrhoea.
01 July 2011
The Sudan introduces rotavirus vaccine
Following the Sudan's introduction of the rotavirus vaccine, GAVI plans to introduce it in 40 GAVI-eligible countries by 2015.
10 June 2011
Developing countries make record demand for life-saving vaccines
A record 50 GAVI eligible countries have applied for vaccine funding from the GAVI Alliance during the organisation's latest application round, reported GAVI officials today.
29 April 2011
We need to make rotavirus vaccines available to all children
Statement by the GAVI Alliance interim CEO, Helen Evans.
16 November 2010
la Caixa stimulates child vaccination with a new contribution of 3 million euros
HRH Princess Cristina, Director of the International Area of the "la Caixa" Foundation, and Mary Robinson, Chair of the GAVI Alliance Board, ex-President of Ireland and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, renewed this morning at Caixa Forum Madrid the commitment of "la Caixa" to the eradication of child mortality with the donation to GAVI of 3 million euros.
19 November 2009
GAVI honours 15 countries for excelling in immunisation and child survival
Fifteen health ministers from low-income
countries today received awards from the GAVI Alliance for their outstanding performance in
improving child health and immunisation.
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In other words, the existence of a Jewish Diaspora is predicated on a time when Jews lived in a single place.
As a Marine, I learned that peace is predicated on compromise, not superior firepower or belligerence.
They are predicated on an assumption of fossil fuel scarcity and U.S. vulnerability to volatile global oil markets.
Hay suggests, intriguingly, that Romanticism is predicated on a notion of friendship.
But her model for meritocratic social mobility was predicated upon the value of cutthroat individualism.
The Government of our country is predicated upon a reasonable confidence in those who administer our public affairs.
Moreover, the definition of the differentia may be predicated of that of which the differentia itself is predicated.
It was just such a combination as was predicated by Bernhardi.
Similarly the differentiae are predicated of the species and of the individuals.
Therefore the proprium may still be predicated of something else, when its alleged subject has ceased to exist.
mid-15c., a term in logic, from Middle French predicat and directly from Medieval Latin predicatum, from Latin praedicatum "that which is said of the subject," noun use of neuter past participle of praedicare "assert, proclaim, declare publicly," from prae- "forth, before" (see pre-) + dicare "proclaim," from stem of dicere "to speak, to say" (see diction). Grammatical sense is from 1630s. Related: Predicative; predicator; predicatory.
1887, from Latin praedicatus, past participle of praedicare "proclaim, announce" (see predicate (n.)).
1550s, back formation from predication, or else from Latin praedicatus, past participle of praedicare "proclaim, announce" (see predicate (n.)). Related: Predicated; predicating. Phrase predicated on "founded on, based on," is American English, first recorded 1766.


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There was a time, and not all that long ago, when many organizations looked at energy costs as a fixed cost of doing business over which they had little control. But rising energy prices, coupled with a challenging economic environment and an increasing focus on carbon reduction, have grabbed American leaders by the shoulders and shaken them into a greater state of consciousness when it comes to energy.
Colleges and universities essentially operate as self-contained small cities, providing huge amounts of energy to its campuses, in increasing amounts, all day, every day. The higher education sector owns and operates tens of thousands of buildings, owns millions of acres of land and spends nearly $10 billion each year on energy.
The sustainability movement is on pace for rapid growth in the United States, with some analysts predicting it will approach $50 billion by 2013. Stanford University, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of California, Berkeley, and MIT top the U.S. News and World Report list of universities offering degrees in renewable energy, sustainable design, and conservation. It was only a matter of time then that a college, focused solely on preparing grads for careers in this field, would appear on the map.
Students at the University of Albany (N.Y.) are being challenged to calculate their carbon footprint and then make strides to reduce it. This fall will be the third year UAlbany is providing two living and learning communities--one for freshmen and one for upperclassmen--focusing on the environment. They emphasize energy in the fall and recycling and waste reduction in the spring.
When colleges and universities start assessing their carbon footprint, the IT department is likely to come under fire by virtue of having oversight of much of the energy consumption on campus. Just how much energy do IT functions account for? At Harvard, for example, Sustainability Office Director Heather Henriksen says that IT functions--from data centers to network equipment to desktops and laptops--make up between 13 and 25 percent of the institution's peak electrical load. "Research computing needs are set to double in five to six years under business as usual," she adds.
Saving the environment isn't just a goal at Medaille College in Buffalo, NY. It's a way of life. Concerned about its impact on the environment, the college is taking aggressive steps to reduce its energy consumption.
SOMETIMES WORDS AND PHRASES CAN trigger images that we use to define things. For example, when I hear the word "sustainable" it often brings to mind a trip I took some years ago. I was among a group of people touring one of the largest working dairy farms in western Connecticut.
Colleges and universities have long competed for students, faculty, and funding through academic excellence, research success, and athletic prowess. Now, they have a new arena for competition—the size of their carbon footprint. This is a way to measure an aspect of environmental impact through determining the amount of carbon produced by the institution and its activities. Schools wanting to distinguish themselves for being "green" now have hard numbers to back up their claims.
TODAY'S JOBS MEAN NOTHING without tomorrow's education. To be sure, stimulus dollars should be deployed to create jobs now. But that deployment also represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in the expansion of our nation's educational capacity and facilities.
WE ALL SAW IT COMING--THE proverbial handwriting was on the wall. One would have had to be clueless to miss the energy crunch coming down the pipeline, with the cost of gasoline topping $4 per gallon, Northeastern states experiencing a rolling brownout, and families opting to remain at home on "staycations" this past summer. Indeed, with preowned hybrid Toyota Prius cars rarer than hen's teeth, and with 33,000 signing up for GM's new electric chariot—the Chevy Volt—the tree-hugging granola folks were not the only ones who felt the pinch on our natural resources last summer.


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Q. My late father sought investment advice from the HSBC in 2006, when he was nearly 95 and in poor health. Yet the HSBC adviser recommended two six-year savings products from HSBC: a Guaranteed Capital Account and a Capital Protected ISA. My father took this advice. He died last year and my sister and I are executors of his estate.
I wrote to HSBC in May asking why he was advised to take out long-term investments at his age and state of health. HSBC rejected my complaint saying that the prepared summary of financial needs purports to show that the investment was suitable; that my father was provided with the product brochures and key features documents; that he was provided with the required cancellation notices; and that my sister was present at the discussions, to go through the options available and that she agreed with these investments.
My sister says she was present merely to ensure our father could hear the advice and sign the documents, not to agree the investments. The adviser should have stated unequivocally that these investments were not suitable for our father. They earned just 0.0095 per cent. MS, by email.
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Accordingly, HSBC has agreed to pay your father's estate £1,100 – the difference between the investments' actual return and what they would have earned in a Premier Savings Account over the period.
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Christmas. The very word conjures up visions of presents under the tree, carol singers singing their little hearts out in the snow and food. Oh, the food!
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Roundup Inhibits Steroidogenesis by Disrupting Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory (StAR) Protein Expression
Lance P. Walsh, Chad McCormick, Clyde Martin and Douglas M. Stocco
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Recent reports demonstrate that many currently used pesticides have the capacity to disrupt reproductive function in animals. Although this reproductive dysfunction is typically characterized by alterations in serum steroid hormone levels, disruptions in spermatogenesis, and loss of fertility, the mechanisms involved in pesticide-induced infertility remain unclear. Because testicular Leydig cells play a crucial role in male reproductive function by producing testosterone, we used the mouse MA-10 Leydig tumor cell line to study the molecular events involved in pesticide-induced alterations in steroid hormone biosynthesis. We previously showed that the organochlorine insecticide lindane and the organophosphate insecticide Dimethoate directly inhibit steroidogenesis in Leydig cells by disrupting expression of the steroidogenic acute regulatory (StAR) protein. StAR protein mediates the rate-limiting and acutely regulated step in steroidogenesis, the transfer of cholesterol from the outer to the inner mitochondrial membrane where the cytochrome P450 side chain cleavage (P450scc) enzyme initiates the synthesis of all steroid hormones. In the present study, we screened eight currently used pesticide formulations for their ability to inhibit steroidogenesis, concentrating on their effects on StAR expression in MA-10 cells. In addition, we determined the effects of these compounds on the levels and activities of the P450scc enzyme (which converts cholesterol to pregnenolone) and the 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3β-HSD) enzyme (which converts pregnenolone to progesterone). Of the pesticides screened, only the pesticide Roundup inhibited dibutyryl [( Bu)2] cAMP-stimulated progesterone production in MA-10 cells without causing cellular toxicity. Roundup inhibited steroidogenesis by disrupting StAR protein expression, further demonstrating the susceptibility of StAR to environmental pollutants.
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Naomi Campbell
At the top of the fashion system for the last 26 years
The British Venus has made fashion her profession without renouncing to explore new artistic paths and supporting charitable projects
The lift opens, the concierge in uniform opens the door and, who comes out? Naomi. If you think this is the hall of a luxury hotel you're wrong: this is the setting for Vuitton's latest fashion show in Paris. Marc Jacobs has chosen some of the most famous top models to wear the garments from the FW 2011/12 collection. Including her, the model nicknamed with the moniker of a Roman goddess. Not a goddess like any other, but the deity that embodies beauty: Venus. In Naomi's case, it's teamed with the adjective "black".
Born in London in 1970, with Jamaican origins and Chinese forefathers, she has been divine since her teenage years. A the tender age of 15, Naomi is spotted while shopping with her girlfriends in Covent Garden and shortly after she would have appeared on her first cover: in April 1986 she appeared in Elle, two years later in the August issue of Vogue Paris. A remarkable success, just think that Yves Saint Laurent threatened to leave all advertisement spaces purchased in case Campbell or another black model were not cast for the cover.
From that moment on she has posed for the best photographers of the world and the number of covers she has graced is endless. The latest is Vogue Japan's June issue shot by Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin: besides sporting a feathered dress by Gucci, she looks radiant, despite being over forty.
Naomi has walked and still walks the runways for the biggest fashion houses, with the unmistakable stride of a sinuous panther. She has been, and is, the face of top fashion brands. This season she is all the rage in glossy magazines and billboards flaunting the animal-print sunglasses by Dolce & Gabbana, the creative duo she is very close to. Besides, she grew up between fashion shows, surrounded by legendary designers who have been her mentors and supportive friends.
Yet the Black Venus not only is famous for her long string of celebrity boyfriends but also for her fits of anger. At the same time, however, she has proved to be an excellent self-manager exploiting at best her exotic looks and sensuous allure. A few cases in point: in the Nineties she made her debut as a singer becoming a true hit in Japan, she appeared in numerous music videos and TV series, she has acted for directors such as Spike Lee and Michelangelo Antonioni, she has launched fragrances.
And again, she designed for Fiorucci (in Summer 2012 she will launch her jeans) and interviewed Hugo Chavez and Vladimir Putin for the British edition of GQ.
Let's not forget, finally, her humanitarian dedication. The catwalk queen dedicates most of her time to charity: her latest initiative was held in Cannes on May 16th at the enchanting Forville Market, where Fashion For Relief, that Naomi herself has helped setting up in 2005, hosted a special fashion show and auction. Six years ago funds had been raised to help the populations struck by the Katrina hurricane, this time proceedings were donated to Japan's Red Cross. With the help and
collaboration of Vogue Italia and its Editor in Chief, Franca Sozzani, Naomi
Campbell has successfully involved numerous big names from fashion, sports and the show business who gathered together to never forget the terrible catastrophe that struck Japan.
In short, despite the countless words, not always generous, spent on a woman who, at 41, is still the dream and the muse of all designers, it's undeniable that the "Black Venus" is always ready to put her fame and beauty at the service of a noble cause.
Francesca Sempere (curated by Lella Scalia)
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