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Yarrick: Pyres of Armageddon by David Annandale – Book Review [Bellarius]
Returning to M41 once more, Bellarius gives his verdict on how Pyres of Armageddon brings Commissar Yarrick to life.
"An excellent release, perfectly describing Yarrick's finest hour and with plenty of action to satisfy even the most avid of 40K fans." – Bellarius, The Founding Fields
With Black Library pumping out ever more series and short stories, it's understandable that a few would go upraised. While the Garro saga has maintained hit after hit, few mention it when discussing the Horus Heresy as a whole, and Path of the Dark Eldar is criminally underrated as the best single xenos series written to date. Above all others, however, we have the Yarrick series, which charts the life and career of the famed Commissar and Hero of Armageddon. A difficult task to be sure given the man's fame, nature and history, and even Aaron Dembski-Bowden apparently felt it best to limit him to a single scene of Helsreach. However, it was with this book that David Annandale really started to get his bearings on the franchise, and you honestly couldn't ask for a better example of his works.
Set during the Ghazghkull Thraka's first true foray against the Imperium of Man, the book follows Yarrick's efforts to turn back the greenskin horde. Grossly outnumbering the defenders many times over and with defensive efforts stymied again and again by Armageddon's corrupt governor, the Commissar is set to face hell itself. With a near impossible task before him, this war will shape Yarrick into a legend; but what kind of man will emerge on the other side of this war?
The real beauty of Yarrick is exactly the same thing which makes him so difficult to write – He's a figurehead. Whereas Russ, Ragnar, Dante or many others have elements which can be converted into a well rounded figure, trying to humanize Yarrick would undermine a critical part of his appeal. This is, after all, the same man who responded to an ork rumour that he could kill with a look by having a laser implanted into his eye. He's so over the top that weakening that visual, that single definitive view would cripple the very reason people want to read more about him in the first place. As such, Annandale really was probably the best person for the job here. While his work might be hit and miss at times, his emphasis upon big, bold and larger-than-life elements of Warhammer above all else gave him an immediate edge with the character. Much like his work with Mephiston, while we learn a great deal about his past and even look through his eyes, the reader is never pushed so close into becoming overly familiar with him. While you might be reading about the man, it never starts to destroy the legend people know and love.
The story itself does a solid job of sticking to the lore for the most part without being utterly bound do it. Unlike mistakes we've seen in the past such as Eternal Crusader, the story stops to discuss and examine key events or moments but never goes out of its way to stick completely to them. While this certainly means there's a few minor alterations to the existing timeline of the Second War (such as a distinct lack of Squats) these are made either to excuse the story or keep the focus placed squarely upon its viewpoint characters. Those who know of the war's events will still get the thrill of seeing the battles play out, while newcomers won't be left with the feeling that they've ended up with a glorified expansion to someone else's work. This is further assisted thanks to the book rarely becoming bogged down in events, and often moving at quite a brisk pace from scene to scene. While it certainly doesn't favour explosions over character dynamics, there's never a mistake made where events are relentlessly drawn out or left to chock out key events.
With much of the action surrounding Hive Hades itself, certain points of the war do go mentioned rather than being truly shown, but the story still works well in spite of this. Exposition scenes are worked neatly into the narrative and delivered well enough that, in all honesty, they were hard to pick up on until re-reading the story at a later date. In addition, some moments where second hand information is passed on help to give a little more credibility to key events, and impress upon the reader the sheer scale of the war. It's just a small hint of realism, but given the approach used by the rest of the book, it's most definitely needed.
The languages used both in and out of the battles is about as bombastic, loud and blunt as you would expect, fully embracing the balls-to-the-wall intensity Warhammer is best known for. While it's certainly easy to praise a novel for breaking away from such trends, the way in which Pyres of Armageddon so wholeheartedly embraces sheer destruction in every single moment of conflict is quite the sight to behold. It manages to strike that exact chord needed for it to remain intense and seemingly unyielding without relentless action ever becoming white, background noise. It further helps that the book paces itself, and concludes in easily one of the best duels Black Library has seen in years.
So, now you know its qualities but what does it do wrong exactly? For starters, it seemed that the author simply did not know what to do with Herman von Strab. While much of the story behind the Second War of Armageddon hinged upon his sheer incompetence and corruption, it never feels as if there's a satisfactory reason for Yarrick to keep him alive. At first certainly, but as things keep getting worse with his every decision, it becomes unbelievable that he wouldn't end up with a bullet in his head. Furthermore, the characters themselves are unfortunately a little one note and the third-person/first-person switches can be more than a little jarring. While they certainly work extraordinarily well in some books, the Ravenor trilogy being the perfected example of this, it's hard to say if anything would have been lost by simply sticking to third person the entire way through. We learn a little more about Yarrick to be sure, but his iron-willed and stone-faced nature would still have worked fine outside of his head.
Annandale's typical prose can also be a little awkward to read at times. Favouring ultra-short extremely pithy sentences can be great for action scenes, and very brief but poignant character moments, but it lacks the sweeping scale needed for some scenes. There's never a bit where you're given the sheer, massive scale of the Hive as Abnett or McNeill might and it lacks a lot of the more artistic touches which help to further build up an atmosphere befitting M41. Plus, without revealing spoilers, the book also fail to deliver the exact thing certain readers are jumping on board to see. There's little which can be added aside from that without ruining the book, but it's a famous aspect of Yarrick's character.
What's more is that, while the nature of its brisk pace can serve to attract easy readers, there's never a true sense of immensity. The story never truly pauses to build up something or lay out the groundwork for just how vast, just how titanic a conflict will be or to fully establish Armageddon's importance. What we get in terms of character moments to establish this are okay, they do their job, but they lack the sheer weight and focus that a couple of true initial chapters would in establishing just how big the war will truly be. Now, some books can certainly start with wars or massive acts of violence and still pay off. The Chapter's Due, Seventh Retribution and Necropolis have all proved that, but even they had a few breather chapters to lay out the groundwork before getting into the fight. It's more disappointing than a true failure, but it's still hard not to feel as if something is missing as you go into this one.
In all honesty, even accounting for those key weaknesses in the story, Pyres of Armageddon is unaccountably another great hit in this series. While it will certainly benefit readers if they at least skim through Imperial Creed first, it's a solid entry point into the saga and a great single shot story if you want to stick to Yarrick's most famous war. If you're after something which isn't starring the astartes for a change, definitely give this one a look.
Verdict: 6.9/10


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The Portland Timbers, Portland Thorns FC, and Levy worked together throughout the offseason to craft a hospitality brand and promise unique to Providence Park. Park Provisions will operate as the hospitality team serving Providence Park, powered by Levy's operational prowess. In addition to the new look and feel, fans also will notice several changes at dining locations across the stadium, brought about by the venue transformation.
Food and Beverage Highlights
- Portland favorites Podnah's Pit and HOTLIPS Pizza join the dining lineup, and fans will notice an expanded menu of Tillamook dishes across Providence Park
- Food and beverage locations across the venue will offer an expanded selection of beer, wine and cider, including Widmer Brothers, Underwood Wine, Westmount Wine and 2 Towns Cider, among others
- The KeyBank Club introduces several new food and beverage options, including a refreshed bar and food kiosk on the deck serving cheesesteaks and other fan favorites
- Evergreen Corner, a new destination in Section 113, offers a walk-in beer bar and food kiosk serving an array of Tillamook dishes
- Vendors will now sell beer and snacks in the Timbers Army section in the North End
- Fans in Field Seats can order from an updated in-seat menu featuring PNW favorites like a Dungeness crab cocktail
- On the new Duracell Deck, fans can experience the Underwood Wine Bar and check in at the Aviation Gin Flight Deck for a gin & tonic featuring Portland's hometown Aviation American Gin.
New Dining Destinations
Providence Park's renovations deliver 19 new dining destinations across concessions and increase the stadium's points of sale by 30 percent. Among the hospitality highlights curated by Park Provisions:
- Tillamook Grill: A variety of Tillamook signatures dishes, including bacon queso nachos, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, mac 'n cheese and quesadillas (Main Concourse Sec. 109, 113, 121)
- HOTLIPS Pizza: Cheese, pepperoni, sausage and rotating specialty pizzas by the slice (Main Concourse sec. 119, Duracell Deck)
- La Hacha Cocina: A collection of Latin American-inspired dishes, including Dos Tacos, Tanner Ridge loaded nachos and Tochina Pico hot dogs (Tanner Ridge)
- Goose Hollow Bowls: Made-to-order yakisoba noodles, rice and mixed green bowls with fans' choice of house-made pork char sui, roasted pineapple teriyaki chicken and sweet chili tempeh (Tanner Ridge)
- House of 75: Hand-carved turkey and prime rib sandwiches served with locally made kettle chips (Tanner Ridge)
- Green Pine Grill: Grilled-to-order fan favorites including a rotating Burger of the Month, Impossible Burger, spicy tots and fresh salads from Portland's own Garden Bar (Toyota Terrace)
- Rose City Paninis: Hot-off-the-plancha Cuban sandwiches and turkey and Brie paninis as well as grilled vegetarian favorites (Toyota Terrace)
- Podnah's BBQ: Brisket and pulled pork sandwiches from the acclaimed Portland BBQ favorite (Main Concourse sec. 103, Toyota Terrace)
- Vista Nachos: Loaded nachos smothered in fans' favorite toppings (Duracell Deck)
- East Vista Melts: Grilled cheeses and ice cold craft beer (Duracell Deck)
Providence Park Signature Dishes
- Tillamook Bacon Queso Nachos: Providence Park Executive Chef Tony Parker worked with Tillamook to develop this recipe, putting a local spin on a stadium classic (Main Concourse sec. 105)
- Specialty Topped Tots: A Providence Park icon, featuring Tillamook cheeses and locally inspired toppings that Timbers and Thorns FC fans know and love (Main Concourse sec. 107)
- Tamale Boy: Bean and cheese tamales topped with chicken tinga, cabbage slaw, pico de gallo and queso fresco (Main Concourse sec. 117)
- Uncle Tony's Pork Rinds: House-made chicharrones with Tajin seasoning and Tapatio sauce (Duracell Deck – Vista Nachos, Tanner Ridge – La Hacha Cocina)
- Vietnamese Noodle Salad: Vegan favorite with glass noodles, edamame, green onion and shredded cabbage tossed in a cilantro sesame dressing (KeyBank Deck – Spring Wood Rice & Noodle Bar)
Beverage Spotlight
- PDX Cherry Limeade: A signature twist on the ice-cold classic summer refreshment; fans can also add El Jimador Tequila (Tanner Ridge)
- Expanded Beverage Menu: Beverage locations across Providence Park offer a wider selection of beer, wine, cider and soft beverages from partners Widmer Brothers, Modelo, Coors, Westmount Wine, Underwood Wine, Free Public Wine, 2 Towns Cider, El Jimador Tequila, Bulleit Bourbon, Wild Roots Vodka, Aviation Gin, Dutch Bros. Coffee, Rebel Energy Drink, Coca-Cola and Brew Dr. Kombucha, among others
Clubs, Suites, and Private Group Dining
- Executive Chef Tony Parker and Park Provisions have introduced several fresh dishes to suite menus, including Balanced Grain Bowls with grilled chicken, veggies, barley, quinoa and bulgur wheat
- KeyBank Club guests can savor elevated Pacific Northwest-inspired cuisine at rotating chef tables
Park Pricing
The Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns FC are pleased to announce the teams are freezing concession prices – representing no price increases from last season – across the board at Providence Park in 2019. The teams are also introducing a series of Park Pricing games, presented by Coors Light, where fans will find $2 hot dogs, $2 nachos and $5, 16-ounce cans of Coors Light. Games include: Thursday, July 18 (Timbers vs. Orlando City); Wednesday, July 24 (Thorns FC vs. Houston); Wednesday, August 14 (Timbers vs. Chicago); Wednesday, September 11 (Thorns FC vs. North Carolina); Wednesday, September 18 (Timbers vs. New York Red Bulls); and Wednesday, September 25 (Timbers vs. New England)
Special Programs and Sustainability Efforts
- Providence Park has embraced eco-friendly plates and food vehicles, and the elimination of plastic straws to lessen the stadium's impact on the environment.
Facts and Figures
- Zenner's hot dogs and sausages are made a just a half-mile from Providence Park, and Providence Park will sell more than 40,000 lbs. in 2019
- The Providence Park hospitality team includes 300 culinarians, stand workers and community volunteers at every match
- Providence Park features nearly 80 points of sale
- There are over 20 new menu items in 2019

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My boys and their friends are obsessed with sharks. After all, what's not to love about a giant animal with thousands of teeth ready to bite you? So last year Harrison's buddy enlisted my help for a shark valentine printable. Of course, I was happy to oblige.
Although these squirter sharks are really water toys, around here they spend most of their time attacking various Lego Minifigs on dry land.


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weekly reel February 11, 2018
Heeeey ho. This week music is Land of kush.
Land of kush - The pit (w.soundcloud.com)
Around the interwebs,
- John Perry Barlow, internet pioneer, 1947-2018.
- Good stories on HN, including this one: When worlds collide: Cynthia.
- Kottke: A list of 25 principles of adult behavior by JPB.
- Kottke: An appreciation of the emergent beauty of Tetris.
- David Cain: It's time to put the internet back into a box in the basement.
- In Conversation: Quincy Jones. Via waxy.
- Tech:
- Compiling C to printable x86, to make an executable research paper (pdf). HN.
- How facebook is killing comedy (and all independent publishing).
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New Survey Shows Where We Are With Body Positivity — and Where We Still Need to Go
Every morning, each of us wakes up, looks in the mirror, and (unfortunately) assesses, instead of accepts, what we see. We don't always feel comfortable in our own skin and, in turn, our opinions of ourselves are not always pretty. Everyone wants to treat themselves like a BFF (research says this is one key to becoming more body posi), but that doesn't necessarily come naturally. A positive body image or acceptance of your shape can be hard to achieve, and even more difficult to talk about. Getting real with more open conversations about the subject (thank you Jessamyn Stanley and Ashley Graham) is an important step for all of us toward improving body image.
To that end, women's health care company Evofem Biosciences conducted a survey of 1,000 diverse American women in March 2017, seeking detailed insight about the state of body positivity in the US. Evofem CEO Saundra Pelletier, who also serves as founding CEO of WomanCare Global, believes in the significance of polls like this, explaining, "These kinds of studies give insight into the everyday woman — the lady walking down the street, in the office, or at home — which is so important," she says. "How can we change a culture if we don't know what the average woman is thinking and feeling?"
So, what is the average woman thinking and feeling? Based on the results of the Evofem poll, Pelletier would assess the "general temperature of women's body image" as "lukewarm."
Sadly but unsurprisingly, most of the women who participated in the study experience anxiety about their bodies. Thirty-eight percent of respondents noted having a negative relationship with their bodies, 33 percent described their relationship with their bodies as "neutral," and 29 percent said theirs was positive. But the percentage of women who want to change their bodies is a lot higher than 38 percent. Fifty-five percent of women currently want to lose weight, and 54 percent admitted that they probably care about their physical appearance more than they should (so it's not just us?).
While these numbers aren't exactly heartening, Pelletier feels the results should actually give us hope for what's to come. "When I reflect on the fact that 62 percent of women aren't immediately tearing themselves down or thinking what they don't have, I am encouraged," she says. "Although there is a lot of self loving work to be done, we can get there, and that's worth celebrating."
Many of the respondents who have already "gotten there" seem to have found that peace thanks to maturity. In fact, 42 percent of those surveyed said they'd become more confident in their bodies over time. While 66 percent of women between the ages of 25 and 34 said they were overly concerned with their appearance, just 45 percent of women aged 54 and older said the same.
Based on survey results, women are also turning away from efforts to be "skinny," preferring instead to be "curvy." According to Pelletier, this is a "healthier outlook that women's bodies aren't meant to be made smaller or lighter — if not already — but tangible, strong, and full. Health and strength are key. When women feel strong, those emotions seep through their cells, and it becomes magnetic to positive experiences." That's why we're behind weight lifting and the #strongnotskinny movement.
Much of the lingering issues with body image can be attributed to unreasonable expectations, often imposed by pop culture. "We need to enforce that women don't need to chase after standards," Pelletier says. "The important thing is that they feel healthy and celebrated in the unique, diverse bodies they get to live in." We need to shift our focus from changing our bodies to accepting and celebrating them.
So, how can we work together to make those statistics look even more promising in upcoming research? According to Pelletier (and the old cliché, kind of), genuine, un-superficial confidence is key.
"Confidence in oneself comes from the inside out," she says. "A girl may smile at a respectful and genuine compliment on her appearance, but instead of focusing on what she looks like, she should focus on what she can do, her actions, her character. If women and girls can discover what they like about their personalities or skill sets and start from there, that confidence will inevitably flow to the outside." We can definitely support that!
How do you think we can make our culture more body positive? Tweet us @BritandCo!
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College can be one of the most rewarding and beneficial experiences in a person's life. But college education costs are high, and with no ceiling in sight, learning how to budget for a quality college education will be helpful. You cant put a price on education, but the cost of college education leaves something to be desired. It can take years to save for college before school and still more to cover the cost of college education once graduated. However, tax benefits help make saving for the price of college education possible. Specialized accounts and investment tools can help when figuring out the cost of college education. While considering which savings tool is right for you, be sure to consider the fees, potential returns, investment options and risks. One way to tackle the college education cost is through a 529 College Savings plan. This plan is provided in part, by the state in which you live, and offers tax free growth for investments. No federal taxes are withdrawn if funds are used specifically for room and board, tuition, books and other college expenses. Setting up a bank account specifically for college education cost, is another way people manage college savings. Some families prefer traditional bank based savings accounts. And while you cannot lose money in these accounts, they provide no tax breaks. Interest will only increase based on what you put in to the cost for college education. Using other forms of accounts are another way people save for college education cost. These options include a custodial bank or brokerage account, which also offer no tax advantage. They can be opened on behalf of a child or as part of a Coverdell Education Savings Account, which has a contribution limit of $2,000 per child.
The type of school a person is interested in attending is important. Community colleges offer many of the same courses major universities offer at a fraction of the cost of college education and students of many community colleges can still get the college experience of living and studying on campus that those at universities or state colleges offer. The cost of college education associated with community college is a affordable to most people, making it a viable education option. Getting an education at a state college or private university also has perks. World class educational institutions often produce some of the most talented, productive members of society. So, no matter which route a person takes, learning how to afford the college education cost will be key to a successful college experience.


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Many artists who first venture into the online world of promoting art feel very overwhelmed and end up giving up. With so many websites to join, and so many methods of art promotion, it is very easy to lose priority.
It is important to maintain focus on why you are here. Why are you marketing your art to the online world? Is it to gather a following? Are you hoping to sell your artworks? Are you simply interested in finding encouragement and inspiration from other artists? Whatever your answer, even if all of the above, it is essential to always remember this central purpose.
Always keep this in the back of your mind while promoting art. Distraction is easy when visiting other artist websites, commenting on forums, replying to requests at Facebook, checking emails, etc. Everything requires a certain time commitment. The best way to be a truly successful online artist and to maintain focus is to prioritize your time. Aim for the things that work for you, and spend less time at the rest.
What follows is a list of recommended priorities for online artist success:
- Building and maintaining an artist website
- Exhibiting art at free online portfolios and print on demand websites
- Posting art and participating in social networks, art community forums, art groups, etc.
Building and Maintaining an Artist Website
To achieve a large degree of artistic success online, an artist website should be the number one priority. If having no web designing experience at all, consider enlisting the help of a friend who knows about these things. Hiring a professional website designer may also be an option. Web designers may be expensive, but the investment is well worth it.
If deciding to build your own art website, then try to dedicate all online time to this important task. Stay away from Facebook and other time wasters for awhile. The sooner the online portfolio is created, the sooner your online time will have a tangible and productive purpose.
That is, promoting your art online, and leading art lovers and art buyers to your own art website.
For those who already have a portfolio site, a considerable portion of online time should be spent making the site visually appealing and user friendly.
Make art the attention grabber for pages by using large images. Write lengthy descriptions. Have an easy to use navigation system for viewing other artworks. Include a way for visitors to provide feedback. Continue to update the art site regularly and notify your network when doing so.
Join Various Online Portfolio Websites
Once the artist website is created, it is time to begin exhibiting at online galleries. Try to join as many as possible and include the same artworks, descriptions, and keywords to save time. There is often a place to insert the art website link. If possible, include this link along with image and gallery descriptions.
The purpose of all this is to attract visitors to your own portfolio site. Please do not disappoint these visitors by not having an attractive portfolio. They will be more likely to leave right away if it is filled with flash, or is difficult to navigate.
We have a list of a few online portfolio sites, and we are consistently reviewing more at ArtProMotivate:
Behance Tutorial
Deviant Art
Fine Art America
Social Networks, Art Groups, Artist Forums, etc.
This is often what takes the most time. Join as many social networks and art communities as possible and make sure the art website URL is shared at each one. Have them all bookmarked in one folder in your web browser. Only login when responding to a comment or adding a new post or artwork.
The best approach is to allot a certain amount of time for these tasks, and commit yourself to not going over that time.
Distractions abound with social networks, especially Facebook, so always keep your mind on the purpose: promoting your art.
Here are some of our tutorials for social networks:
Linkedin Groups Tutorial
Pinterest for Artists
Twitter Artists
Flickr Art Tutorial
Youtube Slideshow
Google Plus Art
Facebook Art Pages
We will be adding many more to this list in the coming weeks, and months. Please subscribe so none will be missed!
For a list of online bookmarking websites and social networks, please visit:
Promote Art Links With Social Networks and Online Bookmarking Websites
Analyze Where Your Visitors are Coming From
Signup for Google Analytics and find out where the majority of your website visitors are coming from. If most are coming by way of Linkedin, for example, then that is where one of your priorities should be. Continue to spend time posting there regularly at different groups, and sending requests for contacts with group members.
Remember, as an artist, the best and fastest way to succeed is to designate art creation as your first priority.
It should be no different for an artist website. Make this your priority online and promote it wherever you go.


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Biden's victory shifts the balance of power in Washington
An analysis by Daniel Haufler
Oh, it's going to be so nice when you hardly hear from Trump any more.
Daniel Haufler is the responsible editor for the online debate magazine Gegenblende and its podcasts.
The future US President Joe Biden is the exact opposite of Donald Trump. He stands for decency and credibility. That is why he was elected. But the Republicans still use their opportunities to dismantle democracy. Even without Trump. Biden is facing a difficult term in office – but he is the right man for the job and he has the right vice-president.
[This article published on Nov 9, 2020 is translated from the German on the Internet, https://gegenblende.dgb.de/artikel/++co++18c8af9c-2291-11eb-ac5a-001a4a16011a. ]
People are celebrating on the streets, champagne is splashing up, US flags are waving, bright sunshine.
This is how people in Washington celebrated when the election victory of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris was certain. The mood was as exuberant as if a dictator had been overthrown.
The nightmare is – almost – over. US President Donald Trump does not want to admit it yet, but he has clearly lost the presidential elections to his challenger Joe Biden. But what does that mean? This question can only be answered in part so far.
Democracy works in the USA – to some extent
First and foremost: The world's longest existing democracy functions in spite of Trump – and largely without problems. More people than ever before have cast their votes in the US elections. All the measures to irritate minorities with fake news, to make postal voting more difficult, to intimidate them with militias and to prevent them from voting have ultimately failed. In what is probably the most important election in the country for decades, a majority of over five million citizens voted against Donald Trump – although he too succeeded in mobilizing his base to an undreamt-of extent.


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OnlyOneOf Takes First Place On Hanteo Charts — This Is Their First Win Since Debut
Rookie boy group OnlyOneOf has placed first on the charts for the first time since their debut.
According to Hanteo Charts, their latest album Instinct Part. 1 suddenly soared in sales on April 9, 2021, reaching first place. They set a new record for themselves by selling 27,926 copies in just one day. With their sales skyrocketing, OnlyOneOf managed to take first place on the monthly chart for album sales on Hanteo Charts.
At the point of this article, their total sales were around 40,815 and are constantly rising.
OnlyOneOf released their album on April 8, making their current sales even more amazing. Having debuted in May 2019, this is their first chart-topping album in 2 years. They recently came into spotlight with the provocative choreography for "libidO". Check out their performance below.


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Earlier this week BikeBiz received the news that the Rubena brand would be available via a new distributor in the UK. We've since found the information we were passed was incorrect – Rubena is still available through Bike Tyrestore in the UK exclusively. Here's a press release from Bike Tyrestore, putting the record straight:
"A recent press release issued to BikeBiz may have appeared to suggest that a new company had been appointed to distribute Rubena cycle tyres and associated products in the UK. This is not the case. Bike Tyrestore (BTS) remains the sole trade distributor in the UK for Rubena a.s.
The Birmingham-based supplier continues to enjoy a fruitful association with the Czech Republic manufacturer and this was clearly evident at the recent Cycle Show held at the NEC, where Pavel Burda, sales manager of Rubena a.s. worked alongside BTS sales manager Adam Rous on the Rubena UK stand for each of the four days.
"After just ten months of working with Bike Tyrestore, we have already seen a considerable increase in our UK market share," explained Burda. "It is easy for us to work with the team at Bike Tyrestore as they have many years of experience working with rubber products and understand the material. They have used their skill and expertise to raise awareness of the brand and thanks to the BTS set-up, we are not surprised at the growth in sales year-to-date.
"We would like to set the record straight and reassure our growing Rubena customer base that Bike Tyrestore is, and will continue to be, the sole distributor for Rubena in the UK," explained BTS sales manager Adam Rous. "It would appear that, unfortunately, a rough draft release was sent in to BikeBiz and its publication has subsequently caused some concern. We have a massive stock of Rubena product, with more on the way, and have a host of plans for 2013 and beyond. News and new product announcements will be made in the New Year and we look forward to continuing to build the Rubena brand through our trade customers.""
Pictured: Pavel Burda sales manager of Rubena a.s.
Bike Tyrestore: 0800 281 413


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Bring your favorite chili to be judged by anonymous "eaters," and bring your secret recipe to share with others.
When: Saturday, February 11, 2017, 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Where: Kake – Senior Center Lunch Room
Chili entries must be at the senior center by 11:30 a.m. to be judged.
Prizes from Kake Tribal Fuel for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place:
- 1st prize: $100 gift certificate
- 2nd prize: $75 gift certificate
- 3rd prize: $50 gift certificate
Best dressed in red: $25 gift certificate
Door prizes!! (Must be present to win)
We will have informational tables set up, including the following:
- OVK and SEARHC Domestic Violence
- OVK Roads
- OVK Education
- OVK Economic Development
- SEARHC Behavioral Health
- SEARHC Diabetes Prevention
- SEARHC Dental
- SEARHC Suicide Prevention
- (We will possibly have tables from EMS, KVFD, school)
This is a project of the Kake Coalition, with support from the Organized Village of Kake and SEARHC.
Everyone welcome! Come join us for a good bowl of chili!!
Questions? Call Georgie at 907-785-6514


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Engine 93 is a 2001 Pierce Contender Engine with aluminum side-mounted pumper with a six-person cab. It was dedicated and placed in service on September 11, 2002. Equipped with a Waterous 1,250 gpm water pump, it is supplied with a 1,000 gallon water tank. Engine 611 is powered by a 325 hp Detroit Diesel Series 40 engine mated to an Allison transmission. Engine 611 performs various roles, primarily as our first due firefighting engine on all structural fires. This unit is also equipped for minor vehicle extrication with a Hurst battery operated hydraulic cutter/spreader rescue tool. This unit carries 1000 feet of 4″ large diameter supply hose preconnected to a four-way hydrant valve, two 1 ¾" and one 2 ½" preconnected attack lines for quick fire suppression.
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The Sleeping Bag/Pad Search and Footsteps in the Night
The Sleeping Bag/Pad Search and Footsteps in the Night
What the Hell? I just Want a Freakin' Sleeping Bag!
The amount of information out there floating around cyberspace is mind boggling. I had spent days upon days researching sleeping bags, sifting through the countless number of sleeping bag comparisons, reviews and recommendations available in multiple locations online. I thought I had it made in regard to not having to make a decision, when a friend gave me his bag to use. Sweet!
Then, my fiancé made the declaration that, before heading back to Afghanistan, he is going to hike with me for about a week when I leave from Springer Mountain, Georgia beginning my 2016 AT NOBO thru hike. So guess who is going to use the friends' sleeping bag himself because it will 'fit him better'? Exactly, so it was back to the drawing board for me.
Despite the overwhelmed feeling left by the search, I would rather have too much information than not enough. There is so much pressure to pick the just right bag. A good night's sleep is so important under normal situations, it has got to be even more so when hiking the Appalachian Trail or any other trail. I will let you know how important in October 2016.
I spent hours asking myself, will this one be warm enough, will that one be comfortable enough, will it be durable enough, will be light enough, will it be easy to get out of when I have to use it (the bathroom) in the middle of the night, all important questions to be sure.
It Was the '7o's Of Course It Had to be the Raggedy Ann and Andy Sleeping Bag
Making sleeping bag choices has not always seemed so complicated. As a child choosing a sleeping bag was definitely a more pleasant and less stressful endeavor. It was the '70's so of course I had the yellow and white checked Raggedy Ann and Andy sleeping bag. I don't remember its acquisition causing any traumatic, life scarring, anxiety attacks that would later influence poor life choices. I usually blame those on my brother, not Raggedy Ann and Andy. Ah, stories for another day.
Anyway, that Raggedy Ann and Andy sleeping bag did not come to a glamorous end by any means. Any remnants are, in fact, long gone. The last time I saw even a trace of it were the dirty, faded fabric shreds poking out from under a pile of leaves and other natural debris that had accumulated on top of it over the years after being abandoned in a fit of terror and running through the woods, back to the safety of the house.
Growing Up on a Hobby Farm
I was one of the lucky ones to grow up on a small hobby farm with a stretch of woods behind the pasture. During this time my brother, the neighborhood kids and I spent more time outside than inside. This was not actually a choice at the time, but it did have a profound affect on my relentless desire to be outdoors as an adult.
Still to this day I often thank my Mom for a childhood of being sent outside to play. During the summer months we were shoved out the door right after breakfast. We were called back for lunch with the ringing of a huge black cast iron bell hanging from a square, wooden post outside the side door of the house. Lunch was handed out the back sliding door to be eaten outside on the grass. In the evening the bell would be rung again signaling that is was time once again for food. We would scamper back to the house like a herd of cattle. We usually got to eat supper inside. It didn't really matter though because even if we did we would head right back out the door from whence we came. There we would stay until the street lights came on.
Lean-To's and Marshmellows
One day we, my brother, his friend, my friend, and me got the idea in our heads to make lean-tos and sleep out in the woods. We spent the lean-to idea day scouting a location then building our lean-tos. We had chosen a flat area at the bottom of the hill trail, on a small bank overlooking the small, bubbling creek.
We collected fallen tree branches and laid the leafy branches on top of the sticks. Of course there was a competition between the girls and the boys I regard to whose lean-to was best. The boys thought theirs was the best and of course we girls knew ours was actually the best. In the years following it was not the competition that carried the conversation, it was the events that followed that held the listener in a tight grip.
After our lean-tos were complete, we built a small fire pit then headed back to get Mom to check our campsite out for safety and to grab our sleeping bags and marshmallows for roasting. Mom gave her approval without ever saying who's lean-to was the best even though we all tried to make her chose sides. She headed back up to the house and we were left on our own.
We went about playing in the woods until it started getting dark. At dusk we settled down in our campsite and built our fire. Laughing and joking, we roasted our marshmallows. We finished off the bag and climbed into our sleeping bags.
What the Hell was That Noise?
Snuggling deeper into the Raggedy Ann and Andy bag I heard a branch snap up on the top of the trail. I knew the others heard it too because they stopped talking. We all laid still in our bags, hearing only crickets chirping in the night. We had just started asking each other, in whispers, if we had really heard the snap when another twig snapped, the sound coming from the same direction as the first.
The noise definitely came from the top of the trail that came down from the ridge right to our campsite. We started whispering to each other and ourselves that it was probably a squirrel. Then, we heard another twig break and thump like a foot hitting the ground, then another. Well, it was probably a deer we told each other, because it was obviously bigger than a squirrel.
Now, sitting on top of our sleeping bags we sat listening, staring into the dark. We clearly heard what we knew were footsteps on the trail above us. I yelled out, "Mom, we hear you! Come on out!" My brother called, "Yeah Mom, we know it's you!" There was no response, no reassuring laugh from Mom. Now whispering a bit louder and more urgently to each other, we decided that if it was Mom she would have answered, surely she would have answered.
Regardless, whoever or whatever it was stopped moving, neither coming or going. Whatever it was had probably wandered off and we just didn't hear that over our whispers. Surly it was just a deer. We laughed nervously at each other and ourselves, calling each other chickens and scaredy cats.
We were just beginning to relax when we heard the footsteps again, this time shuffling across the ridge on top of the hill. This time, sure we were hearing a persons footsteps, figured if it wasn't Mom then it must be our neighbor.
Screaming and Running
Our neighbor was really cool. We all liked him a lot. He liked to come outside and see what we were up to. My brother yelled out, "Mr. Robinson (name changed for privacy), we hear you!" My friend called out, "Mr. Robinson we hear you! Come down with us!" Again there was no reply.
This time there was not a resonating silence. Whoever or whatever it was took off running across the ridge of the hill along another trail heading south. My friend, my brother's friend and I all screamed loudly into the night. My brother never screamed because he was already up off the ground kicking dirt in the fire.
Still screaming, the rest of us jumped up, kicked some dirt at the fire. We all took off running and screaming up the trail in the pitch dark. We ran up the hill and at a full sprint broke through the tree line and into the field. Not a one of us stopped running until we made it to the back door of the house. Someone pushed the handle, door flew opened and we all fell through the doorway falling on top of each other, all the while yelling for Mom. She came sliding down the stairs in her night gown, herded us in and shut the door behind us.
Out of breath and all talking at once we told her what happened. The concern drained from her face replaced with not just a smile but laughter. She laughed, called us scaredy cats and headed back up the stairs to her bed. Helicopter parenting was not a 'thing' back then. We slept in the house anyway, no way were we going back out there, ever. The mystery however remained.
It Remains a Mystery
Because Mom had been in her nightgown and had come from upstairs we new it could not have been her out there in the woods. So, the next morning we headed over to the neighbors house to ask if it had been him. He listened intently to our tale and after a good laugh, said it had not been him but if he had thought of it, it might have been.
We never did find out who or what was out in the woods that night and we never did sleep in those woods again. Instead we moved our campsite up closer to the house, just behind the evergreens so we could still partially see the house but also feel like we were out on our own.
In fact, not a one of us went into the woods for weeks, not even to get our sleeping bags. When I finally did go in search of my Raggedy Ann and Andy sleeping bag I found it buried under what was left of the lean-tos, packed down with rain, mud and other bits of forest debris so I just left it in its shallow grave.
Outdoors or Bust, Even if I am Afraid of the Dark
The love of being outdoors has stayed with me into adulthood, along with my fear of the dark. Now, here I am 46 years old, still afraid of the dark and shopping for a sleeping bag. The front of my mind is occupied with comparing weights, temperature guides, durability, and water resistance. The back of my mind however, is wondering if this new bag will meet a similar fate as the Raggedy Ann and Andy one.
I am actually one of those people who can sleep anywhere. Of course a moderate temperature, relative quiet and soft blankets are the best but really, when I'm done, I'm done and out. That being said, I am not exactly getting any younger and six months is a really long time, so I decided on the Therm-a-Rest Prolite Plus Mattress and the women's Nemo Rhapsody 30 sleeping bag for comfy sleeping on the AT. Here are some links to places where you could start your own search for the perfect sleeping bag and pad:
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Step into this Alabama home to experience the holidays way down south. All the halls have been decked out in cut greenery with accents of red and white here and there throughout.
Wishing you a happy weekend! Hope you have amazing plans. I'm excited to see my old glee club perform Christmas Vespers tonight with my fellow alumna, H.
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It's June and that means our mountain is beginning to "pink up". The rhododendron garden atop Roan Mountain is the largest naturally growing rhododendron garden IN THE WORLD! In June of each year, the blooms begin to peek open and then burst into color. Speculation on the date and time of the bloom's glory is always a thing of mystery, but we do our best to help visitors with our Rhododendron Report from the "Old Man From the Mountain". Check back often to see the progress and plan your trip!
Be sure to plan your travels around the 73rd NC Rhododendron Festival in Bakersville as they celebrate the blooming of the rhododendron!
June 16, 2019 (Credit Roan Mountain State Park)
As of 6/16/2019, the blooms are waning upon the mountain, but the memory lives on through photos! Enjoy the Catawba Rhododendrons, Flame Azalea, and various wildflowers famous atop this mountain.
June 3, 2019 Report (Credit Roan Mountain: History of An Appalachian Treasure for the update and pics)
"A little surprising to see the rhododendron and flame azalea in bloom on Round Bald this early……thought I would share for those of you wondering when to visit this season in case seeing these lovely shrubs are your goal! Usually the gardens bloom about a week later than the balds."
May 29, 2019 Report


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"Pregnancy Established in an Infertile Patient After Transfer of a Donated Embryo Fertilized In Vitro" (1983), by Alan Trounson, John Leeton, Mandy Besanko, Carl Wood, and Angelo Conti
In 1983, researchers Alan Trounson, John Leeton, Carl Wood, Mandy Besanko, and Angelo Conti published the article "Pregnancy Established in an Infertile Patient After Transfer of a Donated Embryo Fertilized In Vitro" in The British Medical Journal. In the article, the authors discuss one of the first successful experiments using in vitro fertilization, or IVF, with the use of a human donor embryo at the Monash University and Queen Victoria Medical Center in Melbourne, Australia.
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The Southern Gastric-Brooding Frog
The Southern Gastric-Brooding Frog (Rheobatrachus silus) was an aquatic frog that lived in south-east Australia. In 2002, the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List declared the frog extinct, although no wild specimens had been reported since 1981. As the common name alludes to, the R.
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Sonja Vernes, et al.'s Experiments On the Gene Networks Affected by the Foxp2 Protein (2011)
In 2011, Sonja Vernes and Simon Fisher performed a series of experiments to determine which developmental processes are controlled by the mouse protein Foxp2. Previous research showed that altering the Foxp2 protein changed how neurons grew, so Vernes and Fisher hypothesized that Foxp2 would affect gene networks that involved in the development of neurons, or nerve cells. Their results confirmed that Foxp2 affected the development of gene networks involved in the growth of neurons, as well as networks that are involved in cell specialization and cell communication.
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Endoderm is one of the germ layers-- aggregates of cells that organize early during embryonic life and from which all organs and tissues develop. All animals, with the exception of sponges, form either two or three germ layers through a process known as gastrulation. During gastrulation, a ball of cells transforms into a two-layered embryo made of an inner layer of endoderm and an outer layer of ectoderm. In more complex organisms, like vertebrates, these two primary germ layers interact to give rise to a third germ layer, called mesoderm.
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Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure on Central Nervous System Development
Prenatal exposure to alcohol (ethanol) results in a continuum of physical, neurological, behavioral, and learning defects collectively grouped under the heading Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is part of this group and was first defined in 1973 as a condition characterized by pre- and postnatal growth deficiencies, facial abnormalities and defects of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS is particularly vulnerable to the effects of ethanol during prenatal development.
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The Cell in Development and Inheritance (1900), by Edmund Beecher Wilson
The Cell in Development and Inheritance, by Edmund Beecher Wilson, provided a textbook introduction to cell biology for generations of biologists in the twentieth century. In his book, Wilson integrated information about development, inheritance, chromosomes, organelles, and the structure and functions of cells. First published in 1896, the book started with 371 pages, grew to 483 pages in the second edition that appeared in 1900, and expanded to 1,231 pages by the third and final edition in 1925.
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James G. Wilson's Six Principles of Teratology
James Graves Wilson's six principles of teratology, published in 1959, guide research on teratogenic agents and their effects on developing organisms. Wilson's six principles were inspired by Gabriel Madeleine Camille Dareste's five principles of experimental teratology published in 1877. Teratology is the study of birth defects, and a teratogen is something that either induces or amplifies abnormal embryonic or fetal development and causes birth defects.
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"Revival of Spermatozoa after Dehydration and Vitrification at Low Temperatures" (1949), by Christopher Polge, Audrey Ursula Smith, and Alan Sterling Parkes
In the 1949 article "Revival of Spermatozoa after Dehydration and Vitrification at Low Temperatures," researchers Christopher Polge, Audrey Ursula Smith, and Alan Sterling Parkes demonstrated that glycerol prevents cells from dying while being frozen. Polge and his colleagues discussed several procedures in which they had treated sperm cells from various species with glycerol, froze those cells, and then observed the physiological effects that freezing had on the treated sperm. The researchers concluded that glycerol safely preserves sperm samples from a variety of species.
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Hans Spemann (1869-1941)
Hans Spemann was an experimental embryologist best known for his transplantation studies and as the originator of the "organizer" concept. One of his earliest experiments involved constricting the blastomeres of a fertilized salamander egg with a noose of fine baby hair, resulting in a partially double embryo with two heads and one tail.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
The concept Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) refers to a set of birth defects that occur in children born to mothers who abused alcohol during pregnancy. The alcohol-induced defects include pre- and post-natal growth deficiencies, minor facial abnormalities, and damage to the developing central nervous system (CNS).
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"Developmental Effects of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in Wildlife and Humans" (1993), by Theo Colborn, Frederick S. vom Saal, and Ana M. Soto
Developmental Effects of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in Wildlife and Humans, was published in 1993 in Environmental Health Perspectives. In the article, the authors present an account of two decades' worth of scientific research that describes the effects of certain pollutants on the health of wildlife, domestic animals, and humans, particularly when exposure takes place during embryonic growth. The term endocrine disruptor was coined in the article to describe the chemical pollutants that target the development and function of the endocrine system.
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Roy John Britten (1919-2012)
Roy John Britten studied DNA sequences in the US in the second
half of the twentieth century, and he helped discover repetitive
elements in DNA sequences. Additionally, Britten helped propose
models and concepts of gene regulatory networks. Britten studied the
organization of repetitive elements and, analyzing data from the
Human Genome Project, he found that the repetitive elements in DNA
segments do not code for proteins, enzymes, or cellular parts.
Britten hypothesized that repetitive elements helped cause cells to
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Title 1, Subtitle B, Parts I, II, and III of the "National Institutes of Health Revitalization Act of 1993" (1993)
In 1993, the NIH published the Revitalization Act that established guidelines for minorities' and women's participation in clinical research. Before the 1990s, investigators largely excluded women from their research based on the 1979 guidance from the US Food and Drug Administration, or FDA. The FDA urged investigators to exclude any woman who was or could become, pregnant to protect the woman and any developing fetuses from harm.
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Sex Determination in Humans
In humans, sex determination is the process that determines the biological sex of an offspring and, as a result, the sexual characteristics that they will develop. Humans typically develop as either male or female, primarily depending on the combination of sex chromosomes that they inherit from their parents. The human sex chromosomes, called X and Y, are structures in human cells made up of tightly bound deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, and proteins.
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"CRISPR /Cas9-mediated Gene Editing in Human Tripronuclear Zygotes" (2015), by Junjiu Huang et al.
In 2015, Junjiu Huang and his colleagues reported their attempt to enable CRISPR/cas 9-mediated gene editing in nonviable human zygotes for the first time at Sun Yat-Sen University in Guangzhou, China. Their article, CRISPR /Cas9-mediated Gene Editing in Human Tripronuclear Zygotes, was published in Protein and Cell. Nonviable zygotes are sperm-fertilized eggs that cannot develop into a fetus. Researchers previously developed the CRISPR/cas 9 gene editing tool, which is a system that originated from bacteria as a defense mechanism against viruses.
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Rock-Menkin Experiments
Dr. John Rock, a doctor of obstetrics and gynecology in Boston, and Miriam Menkin, Rock s hired lab technician, were the first researchers to fertilize a human egg outside of a human body in February of 1944. Their work was published on 4 August 1944 in an issue of Science in an article entitled "In Vitro Fertilization and Cleavage of Human Ovarian Eggs." This experiment marked the first time in history that a human embryo was produced outside of the human body, proving that in vitro fertilization was possible in humans.
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Paternal Sperm Telomere Elongation and Its Impact on Offspring Fitness
Telomeres are structures at the ends of DNA strands that get longer in the DNA of sperm cells as males age. That phenomenon is different for most other types of cells, for which telomeres get shorter as organisms age. In 1992, scientists showed that telomere length (TL) in sperm increases with age in contrast to most cell of most other types. Telomeres are the protective caps at the end of DNA strands that preserve chromosomal integrity and contribute to DNA length and stability.
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Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure on Cerebellum Development
Prenatal exposure to alcohol (ethanol) results in a continuum of physical, neurological, behavioral, and learning defects collectively grouped under the heading fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is the most severe combination of these defects under this heading, and is characterized by pre- and postnatal growth deficiencies, facial abnormalities, and defects of the central nervous system (CNS).
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Walter Schiller (1887–1960)
Walter Schiller studied the causes of diseases in the US and Austria in the early twentieth century and in 1928, invented the Schiller test, or a way to diagnose early cervical cancer in women. Cervical cancer is the uncontrollable division of cells in the cervix, or lower part of the uterus. While living in Austria until his emigration to escape the Nazis in 1937, Schiller concluded that there was a form of cervical cancer, later named carcinoma in situ, that physicians could detect earlier than when tumors start to appear.
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Harald zur Hausen (1936–)
Harald zur Hausen studied viruses and discovered that certain strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease, can cause cervical cancer, in Europe during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Zur Hausen spent his research career identifying the viruses that cause diseases, particularly cancer-causing viruses (oncoviruses). He primarily focused on HPV and cervical cancer. Zur Hausen hypothesized that HPV was cancerous and discovered that two strains, HPV 16 and 18, caused cervical cancer.
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Mechanistic Realization of the Turtle Shell
Turtle morphology is unlike that of any other vertebrate. The uniqueness of the turtle's bodyplan is attributed to the manner in which the turtle's ribs are ensnared within its hard upper shell. The exact embryological and genetic mechanisms underpinning this peculiar anatomical structure are still a matter of debate, but biologists agree that the evolution of the turtle shell lies in the embryonic development of the turtle.
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Ericsson Method of Sperm Separation
In 1973, Ronald Ericsson developed the Ericsson method, which is a technique used to separate human male sperm cells by their genetic material. Ericsson, a physician and reproduction researcher, developed the method while conducting research on sperm isolation in Berlin, Germany, in the early 1970s. He found that the sperm cells that carry male-producing Y chromosomes move through liquid faster than the cells that carry female-producing X chromosomes.
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All cells that have a nucleus, including plant, animal, fungal cells, and most single-celled protists, also have mitochondria. Mitochondria are particles called organelles found outside the nucleus in a cell's cytoplasm. The main function of mitochondria is to supply energy to the cell, and therefore to the organism. The theory for how mitochondria evolved, proposed by Lynn Margulis in the twentieth century, is that they were once free-living organisms.
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The Role of the Notch signaling pathway in Somitogenesis
Among other functions, the Notch signaling pathway contributes to the development of somites in animals. It involves a cell signaling mechanism with a wide range of functions, including cellular differentiation, and the formation of the embryonic structures (embryogenesis). All multicellular animals use Notch signaling, which is involved in the development, maintenance, and regeneration of a range of tissues. The Notch signaling pathways spans two cells, and consists of receptor proteins, which cross one cell's membrane and interacts with proteins on adjacent cells, called ligands.
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Dizhou Tong (1902-1979)
Dizhou Tong, also called Ti Chou Tung, studied marine animals and helped introduce and organize experimental embryology in China during the twentieth century. He introduced cellular nuclear transfer technology to the Chinese biological community, developed methods to clone organisms from many marine species, and investigated the role of cytoplasm in early development. Tong's administrative and scientific leadership in the fields of marine, cellular, and developmental biology contributed to China's experimental embryology research programs.
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The Internet wins again!
After being called out on its #everydaysexism, U.K. pharmacy chain Boots is removing signs from its shelves that categorize toys by gender.
The pressure started when Boots customer @SeanEGray tweeted this sucker out to the world:
That caught the eye of other Boots customers and Internet folks, including @LetToysBeToys, a social media group that campaigns against sexist children's toy marketing.
Along with your run-of-the-mill pinkification, customers took issue with some sexist stereotyping action on the science shelves. All Science Museum-branded toys were on the 'boy' shelves only, despite the pharmacy itself using and selling the work of women scientists. Author Megan Peel, the mother of a 10-month-old girl, was #notbuyingit. She emailed the director of the Science Museum of London and wrote a piece for The Guardian on Boots' bullshit.
Boots defended its stance at first, stating that the labels made its stores "easier to navigate." I mean, I generally navigate stores by checking what's between my legs, so I guess I get that. Except nope.
The company apologized on Tuesday via Facebook, stating "it's clear we've got this signage wrong, and we're taking immediate steps to remove it."
It still divides toys by gender on its website, but let's hope Boots gives those labels the boot soon too. Har.
Thanks to The Guardian.
Images via: @SeanEGray, thisbluemarble.com


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National Post Online
October 17, 2001
Violent protest is a terrorist activity, Liberal MP says
Proposed legislation
By Luiza Chwialkowska
National Post
OTTAWA - Violent protesters who destroy property and endanger lives in the name of a political cause could fall under the broad measures of the government's proposed anti-terrorism legislation, predicted MPs from across the political spectrum yesterday.
"In my opinion, [the bill] clearly and explicitly would include, as terrorist activity, the kind of violent protest that we saw at Quebec City and we are seeing at the World Trade Organization whenever the leaders meet across the world, where protesters throw Molotov cocktails, as they did at Quebec City, and attack the police and the barriers with the use of violence," said John Bryden, an Ontario Liberal MP
"Violent protest is a type of terrorist activity. It is designed to intimidate and disrupt the democratic process," said Mr. Bryden, stressing that peaceful protest would not be affected.
"I am glad to see that the government in its wisdom has brought forward a bill that is sufficiently broad to include that activity," agreed Peter McKay, justice critic for the Progressive Conservative party.
"It is a threat to life and limb, and it has to be dealt with in the harshest and most just but swift fashion," he said of violent protest.
But Bill Blaikie, NDP justice critic, said protesters should be covered under the existing criminal law without the added sanctions designed for terrorists.
"The bill needs to make clear the difference between protest and terrorism. Part of what our job will be in committee is to make sure the bill does that as it stands, and if it doesn't to amend it so that it does," he told reporters.
Pressed by Michel Bellehumeur, the Bloc Québécois justice critic, for assurances that Quebec City-style protesters would not be covered by the bill, Anne McLellan, the Minister of Justice, who tabled proposed anti-terrorism legislation on Monday, did not address directly the issue of violence.
"We have taken great care to ensure that those who would carry out lawful and legitimate activities, be it political protests in relation to labour movements and other things, are not affected by this legislation," said Ms. McLellan in the House.
Bill Bartlett, counsel for the department of Justice, said that even though the bill does not target protesters, they could get caught up in it.
The intent behind the violence would be critical to deciding whether it qualified as terrorist activity, he said.
"We presume that they have to have political, religious or ideological purpose, and that they are trying to either intimidate the population or compel -- compel, not simply influence -- a government and they intend by their act to cause serious bodily harm or endanger life," he said.
A violent act by protesters would not characterize an entire protest event as a terrorist activity, and not all acts of violence would qualify.
"It's not simply a matter of violence occurring. It's not simply a matter of whether a weapon is used," he said, noting that a Molotov cocktail thrown to get police to back up could not be construed as terrorist activity under the law.
The novel and sweeping powers under the bill led many MPs to call on the government to include a so-called sunset clause that would cause the legislation to expire after a number of years and require the government to reintroduce -- and justify anew -- expanded police and government power.
"What is contained in this legislation is so profound and so important and so, in a sense, contrary to the way Canadians like to see themselves, and yet so terribly necessary in the context of international terrorist threat, that I hope the government would consider a sunset clause," said Mr. Bryden.
Ms. McLellan rejected the request as well as a demand by the NDP to refer the legislation to the Supreme Court of Canada for an opinion as to whether the bill complies with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
She said the legislation fully complies with the Charter and is subject to parliamentary review within three years.
Jean Chrétien, the Prime Minister, said he would be open to mandating a review sooner.
Some of the harshest criticism of the sprawling legislation came from within the Liberal ranks.
Mr. Bryden compared the measures to conceal security information to measures taken by totalitarian dictatorships because they would allow the Attorney-General to prohibit indefinitely the disclosure of information pertaining to international relations, national defence and security.
"The government will be able to exclude information from public view forever, indefinitely and with no review. No outside ombudsman, no court, no one can come in and see what they are doing," he said, noting that even secret Cabinet documents must be released after 20 years.
"That is terribly, terribly, terribly dangerous. That is precisely the excuse that has been used by dictatorships throughout history and around the world is that in the interests of security -- we are talking about the police -- information is withheld forever. We cannot have that," he said.
Stockwell Day, the Canadian Alliance leader, said the law did not go far enough in banning only participation, rather than membership, in terrorist organizations.
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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass., Jan 8 – Physicists at Boston College have beamed visible light through a cable hundreds of times smaller than a human hair, an achievement they anticipate will lead to advances in solar power and optical computing.
The discovery, details of which appear in the Jan. 8 issue of the journal Applied Physics Letters, defies a key principle that holds that light cannot pass through a hole much smaller than its wavelength. In fact, the BC team forced visible light, which has a wavelength of between 380-750 nanometers, to travel down a cable whose diameter is smaller than even the low end of that range.
The researchers say their achievement opens the door to a wide array of new technologies, from high-efficiency, inexpensive solar cells to microscopic light-based switching devices for use in optical computing. The technology could even be used to help some blind people see, the physicists say.
The advance builds upon the researchers' earlier invention of a microscopic antenna that captures visible light in much the same way radio antennae capture radio waves – a discovery they announced in 2004. This time, the BC physicists designed and fabricated a tiny version of the coaxial cable – the Information Age workhorse that carries telephone and Internet service along with hundreds of television and radio channels into millions of homes and businesses around the world.
"Our coax works just like the one in your house, except now for visible light," says Jakub Rybczynski, a research scientist in the Boston College Physics Department and the lead author of the APL article.
Coaxial cables are typically made up of a core wire surrounded by a layer of insulation, which in turn is surrounded by another metal sheath. This structure encloses energy and lets the cable transmit electromagnetic signals with wavelengths much larger than the diameter of the cable itself.
With this design in mind, the physicists developed what they called a "nanocoax" – a carbon nanotube-based coaxial cable with a diameter of about 300 nanometers. By comparison, the human hair is several hundred times wider.
The physicists designed their nanocoax so that the center wire protruded at one end, forming a light antenna. The other end was blunt, allowing the scientists to measure the light received by the antenna and transmitted through the medium.
The researchers were able to transmit both red and green light into the nanocoax and out the other end, indicating that the cable can carry a broad spectrum of visible light.
"The beauty of our nanocoax is that it lets us squeeze visible light through very small geometric dimensions. It also allows us to transmit light over a distance that is at least 10 times its wavelength," says BC Physics Prof. Kris Kempa, a co-author of the article.
Other co-authors include BC Physics professors Michael Naughton, Andrzej Herczynski, and Zhifeng Ren, as well as graduate student Yang Wang of BC, Zhongping Huang and Dong Cai of NanoLab Inc. in Newton, Mass., and Michael Giersig of the Center for Advanced European Studies and Research in Bonn, Germany.
Applied Physics Letters


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On Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz tossed four touchdowns in helping Philadelphia beat the Broncos 51-23.
Wentz leads the NFL in touchdown passes, and the Eagles have the best record in the NFL at 8-1.
Prior to the game, Wentz sported his pregame camouflage cleats, featuring Romans 5:8 on the inside of the shoe, and AO1 on the outside.
(Photo courtesy: Carson Wentz/Instagram – @Cj_Wentz11)
AO1 stands for Audience of One, the name of which Wentz's foundation was named after.
On their website, it states:
The Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation was launched in 2017 and its mission is to demonstrate the love of God by providing opportunities and support for the less fortunate and those in need.
Romans 5:8 says: "But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners."
Quarterback Carson Wentz (11) of the Philadelphia Eagles during a game against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on October 16, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo Courtesy: Keith Allison/CC Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/legalcode
In October, Wentz wore similar cleats, but with pink colors to highlight Breast Cancer Awareness month.
This month's pregame cleats! ?? #AO1 pic.twitter.com/TA8stAeqga
— AO1 Foundation (@AO1Foundation) October 11, 2017
This month's pregame cleats! ?? #AO1 pic.twitter.com/TA8stAeqga
— AO1 Foundation (@AO1Foundation) October 11, 2017
Wentz and the Eagles enter their bye week at 8-1 with a divisional matchup looming against the rival Dallas Cowboys at Jerry's World on November 19.
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By Former Writer – Brandy Burgess
We are often taught that our wholeness as human beings must come from a sense of perfection. We say things like "You complete me," "All's well that ends well," or "Health is wealth." Does having or not having something determine the worth of our existence? That's what Violet Evergarden is all about.
Based on the light novel series by Kana Akatsuki and adapted by Netflix, Violet Evergarden follows fourteen-year-old Violet, a former child soldier trained to be an efficient "weapon" and survivor of the now-ended war. Violet is distressed over the whereabouts of her superior, Major Gilbert, whose status is unknown. During the final battle (in which she loses both arms) the Major declares his love for her. There's only one problem with this: Violet, devoid of emotional intelligence, doesn't know what "I love you" means.
Violet unravels the meaning of love by first learning to understand feelings. She observes the reactions to her metal arms and her lack of facial expressions, as well as the ways in which people interact with one another, and then she responds. Auto Memory Dolls are beautiful women who essentially act as ghostwriters, translating thoughts and feelings of clients into the best of letters. Violet puts her observations into practice by joining their ranks. She meets Cattelya, Erica, Iris, and more Dolls who help her understand others' emotions as well as her own.
The artist's style of the animation matches well with the theme of the writing in the show. Art Noveau, originating from Alphonse Mucha in the 1800's, is presented in various posters throughout the series. Art Noveau embodies the feeling art gives us, rather than presenting images as they truly are. It's a nice juxtaposition for the Auto Memories Dolls as they work to present the truth in writing without capturing their clients' words verbatim.
This is not a series about Violet deciding that the Major was her "one true love" or that her life is incomplete without him. On the contrary, this series is about a girl who is able to self-actualize by connecting with other people. Most of the episodes are standalone snapshots of Violet interacting with others. Erica doubts Violet's ability to be an admirable Doll. Erica comes to understand she, too, is trying to achieve her own dream of writing words that will touch people's hearts. Iris also has reservations about Violet; but eventually, Iris realizes that they share similar struggles with expressing emotions. There's the playwright who helps Violet understand grief when she assists him with his writer's block; the princess whose story reminds viewers that there are more kinds of love than just romantic; the archivist who is inspired by Violet to challenge his own fears, and many more.
Character development often takes place through Violet- characters are changed by her, or not at all. Some of the characters would have been great subjects for their own episodes, such as the veteran Cattelya, or the delivery man Benedict, who has a penchant for high-heeled boots. However, their backstories are never explained in depth, which is a small loss for the series. The test of Violet's development comes through Major Gilbert's older brother, Dietfried, who has always resented Violet and considers her nothing more than "a tool." Each time Dietfried appears, we see the growth that has taken place since each of Violet's writing assignments. Violet proves that she does not wish to be a tool, and she wishes to atone for her actions during the war through her writing.
In the beginning of the series, the former Lieutenant Hodgins (now the head of a postal company) tells Violet that she's "burned" from the things she's done. But Violet doesn't magically get over these "burns." She learns to live with them, and she takes pride in the new opportunities she has received in life.
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Well, it goes on.