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Monday, July 27, 2009
Controversial Monday: "Please take your shoes off before you enter"
Apparently lots of people really love their carpet.
I don't like it when people insist I take my shoes off at their house.
There. I said it.
I have a disclaimer before I go on. I have some very dear friends that do insist I (and others) take shoes off at their house. And they don't have to insist with me, because I just do it. I know it is important to them and I value their friendship and emotional health more than I value the comfort of my feet.
But that doesn't mean I like it.
I am not a feet person. It makes me very nervous to go to someones house in sandals and than have to take them off and walk around at a party with 20 other barefoot people. EWWWW! (and no, I don't have warts or athletes foot. But who knows if 'they' do). And I like to wear my shoes. My feet feel better and are more supported. And I like to be ready to run outside quick, or down to the cold basement without having to deal with changes in footwear. As a mom of 3 little boys, I have to be ready to chase down escapees at a second's notice.
So I try to remember, if I am going to one of 'those houses', to take along a pair of socks.
When people come to MY house they will say, "shoes on or off?" and I always reply, "whatever you are most comfortable with. I myself would leave them on, because you never know what you may step on around here."
And most people graciously won't comment if someone enters their house with a, horror of all horrors, SHOE on. They just let it go. But some people can't let it go and ask or insist or remind the person to take their shoes off.
But how do they know that the shod person doesn't have a medical condition that requires the use of shoes? I, of course, am more sensitive to this because both my parents have trouble walking without supportive footwear.
So at my house we wear our shoes. And I try to respect others at their houses. And I try not to grimace when I see a sweet/funny little sign in an entryway that has a very clear underlying threat regarding the presence of shoes. And I try not to offend people on my blog.
But, all that being said, let the Conrtoversial Monday debate begin! Shoes or not? What is your opinion? Do you have a little basket of those shoe store half sock things for people because you can't stand barefeet or shoes? Do you make all your guests stay outside? Did you strategically buy a house with a bathroom right by the front door so people don't have to take their dirty selves too far in? Did you refloor everything in your house to wood or tile so you don't have to worry about it so much? Do you live and let live? Do you spend most of your life putting little shoes on and off because their sweet baby shoes are definitely too dirty to cross your threshold?
I want to know! That way I can add you to my spreadsheet. You know, the spreadsheet I have that I can refer to in order to see which houses I can wear my shoes at, which ones I need to bring socks to and which ones I should proactively sterilize my feet before I approach.
I am kidding. I have no spreadsheet, and I couldn't find it if I did. But still. I want to know.
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ha ha. When I bought new running shoes at REI the other day, the associate said, "Sir, if you'd like, you can borrow a pair of socks from the bin while you try on running shoes."
So I said, "No thanks, I'm a triathlete."
- July 27, 2009 at 9:12 AM
- joolee said...
we don't have carpet, so no rules here other than no shoes on the couch........but i've been to a home where their carpet was enough reason to wear not only shoes but mud boots. eeeeeew. Also, i've found i'm more productive when i wear my tennis shoes all day.......
- July 27, 2009 at 9:31 AM
- Karla said...
I loved our brown shag carpet....and the red....(:
I now usually take my shoes off..out of habit, because of the dirty muddy roads in Brazil. I really don't care if people wear shoes or not in the house...just as long as they aren't too wet or muddy (just so I don't sit on the floor and get wet).
- July 27, 2009 at 9:43 AM
- Billi Jo said...
hhuuummmmm...my home would probably fall into the shoes off category, however I don't panic to remove my shoes when I heading back into the house, for the third time, to fetch a missing something-or-other. And I do not "insist" that others take their shoes off. But the residents in my house view carpet as a place to "roll" and for that reason I don't want the affects of the outdoors smeared into the coils of my carpets. You know I am a clean freak; part of maintaining fresh carpet is to enforce the no shoe policy with children.
- July 27, 2009 at 9:54 AM
- Matt said...
I really don't like wearing socks, or shoes (which is why I try to wear sandals through as much of the year as possible). This has made me prefer to not wear shoes in the house. I find that it also makes it easier to clean. As far as running in and out after children - I don't have to deal with it.... yet :-)
- July 27, 2009 at 2:00 PM
- Momma Bear said...
i love being barefoo, even in the winter. But i don't like being asked to take off my shoes at other folks houses. I understand why but i don't like it. Like you though if someone asks me i will. Also, i never ask folks to take their shoes off when they come to my place cause then they wouldn't get the full effect of 3 little monkey's running around. You know they must experience playdoh between the toes or last nights dinner crustiness stabbing you in your heel, you know I like folks to have had an experience while visiting my house.
- July 27, 2009 at 4:25 PM
My grandparents have told me on numerous occasions that this is a 'Minnesota thing'. They probably even have more muddy snow days than we do - Ohio. We have a mutual appreciation for being allowed to keep one's shoes on in our house's.
Like your parents, I wear corrective footwear, if I don't I get to visit a chiropractor. So, I am glad that my friends have been able to lessen their MN standard for me! And my husband - grew up on a farm so he is used to a little dirt on the floor, carpet or not:)
Heidi B.
- July 27, 2009 at 5:04 PM
I think when the weather is questionable it is always nice to say "should I take my shoes off?" then the homeowner can let you know how they feel about it.
I take a clue also by checking out the feet of those answering the door!
- July 28, 2009 at 8:56 AM
- Elise said...
I find that when visitors come to my house, they generally ask, "Should I take my shoes off?" or "Do you mind if I leave my shoes on?" To the first I reply, "If it's not too much trouble," and to the second, "I don't mind at all."
See, at our house, we do remove our shoes to prolong the life of the finish on the hardwood floors. However, I think my priorities would be seriously out of whack if I put the finish on the floors above the comfort of my guests, so anyone who needs or wants to wear shoes is welcome to do so.
On the other hand, if we ever got a pool (which will never happen) I would totally have one of those signs that says "We don't swim in your toilet, please don't pee in our pool."
- July 28, 2009 at 12:07 PM
- Rachel said...
I'm definitely a shoes off person. Living in the country and being the owners of cows and chickens, I'd prefer all animal excrement that gets onto unsuspecting shoes to remain in the entry way. I like going barefoot in my home and I think that people's bare feet are probably much cleaner than the bottoms of their shoes.
- July 28, 2009 at 1:05 PM
I am also going to have to stand up for shoes off in the house. It's kind of a zen thing for me - I like having that distinction between my castle and the outside world. Also, I have white carpet and a baby, and I like to sit and lay on my floor, so it's a cleanliness thing too.
What I really dislike are homes where people ask you to remove your shoes, but don't make everyone do it. Then my socks (and therefore the inside of my shoes) get all dirty, but I feel rude leaving my shoes on.
And I don't judge people with messy floors :-) Well, just as long as they don't demand I walk around on them in my socks.
- July 28, 2009 at 4:42 PM
I have to admit, at our house, it is pretty much shoes off. I will be the first to admit, I AM a clean freak. It is who I am. However, I do not insist on anyonoe taking their shoes off at my house, other than the dead of winter or a good rain storm. If anyone feels more comfortable keeping shoes on, that is okay by me.
- July 28, 2009 at 8:41 PM
- Celestial Fundie said...
Shoes-off is absolutely the way.
I actually have an whole blog on this subject: Shoes Off at the Door, Please You might want to take a look.
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Oakland Tech High's boys basketball preseason is complete.
The Bulldogs, the defending Northern California Division I champion and The Chronicle's top-ranked team, head into Oakland Athletic League action with a little momentum after a 62-45 win at Sac Joaquin Section power Jesuit of Carmichael Saturday night.
Leon Powe had 23 points for the Bulldogs (9-4), who open OAL play against No. 9 Skyline (11-5) Tuesday night. Teammates Josh Johnson and Theo White added 10 points each.
Tech played three national tournaments during the preseason, placing second in two of them.
Galileo 44, Wallenberg 40: The host Lions (8-3, 2-0 Academic Athletic Association) got a team-high 13 points from Paul Antoine. Wallenberg dropped to 7-7, 0-1.
St. Joseph 52, St. Mary's 50: Cameron Quick led a balanced scoring attack with 10 points as host St. Joseph of Alameda nipped St. Mary's of Berkeley in a tough Bay Shore Athletic League opener for both teams on Friday.
The 16th-ranked Pilots (8-6, 1-0) took control by outscoring the Panthers (8-7, 0-1) 21-16 in the second quarter. St. Mary's was led by 15 points from Larry Gurganious and 12 from Simon Knight.
Berkeley 65, Pittsburg 46: Even with less on the line, the rematch was much like the last meeting.
Host Berkeley received a game-high 16 points from Shaquitta Brown to defeat Pittsburg in nonleague action. The teams met in last year's North Coast Section Division I championship game with Berkeley prevailing 60-53.
The Yellowjackets (10-4), ranked 14th in the Bay Area by The Chronicle, also got 10 points from Danesha Wright. The Pirates (5-7) got 10 points each from Keanna Vicks, Naia Thomas and Dominique Suber.
Pittsburg was coming off a 79-45 loss to defending Northern California Division III champion Miramonte of Orinda on Friday night. In that game, the 19th-ranked Matadors (5-6) got a career-high 26 points from Molly Nohr, who made 10 of 14 shots and added a career-best 11 assists.
St. Francis 47, St. Ignatius 45: The host and 17th-ranked Lancers (11-3, 1- 1) received a game-high 20 points from Ellen Porshneva to post the overtime win over the Wildcats (4-8, 1-1) in West Catholic Athletic League play.

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The First Presidential DebateOctober 4, 2012 at 3:58 pm | Posted in Politics | 1 Comment
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Diogenes, were he still around and looking for an honest man, would have done well to have avoided the first Presidential Debate of the season. President Obama came out with a few "stretchers" and certainly spun things in his favor. Governor Romney, on the other hand, seems to live in a parallel universe in which arithmetic as we know it does not exist.
Of course people who expect candor from politicians are doomed to a life of disappointment. I don't expect perfect candor, but in one of only three chances for the candidates to impress people I do expect some wit, some cleverness, perhaps some risk-taking, and some substance. I didn't get any of the above last night.
President Obama was laid-back, relaxed, and comfortable. He expressed his reactions to his opponent's remarks far more forcefully in his facial expressions than in his spoken responses. He made his points logically, with little emotion, and failed to point out most of his opponent's factual errors. When he did remark on a Romney plan he did so with great detachment and little force.
Governor Romney was not cool. He seemed like a kid who, having been sent to the Principal's office, knew he was in trouble. He sweated. He blinked rapidly. He twisted and turned under the implacable stare of the camera. And, again, he changed his positions on many issues to what he thought his audience wanted to hear. Aside from the nervousness, the few emotions he showed looked phony.
The famous Romney "zingers" were pretty flat. Neither candidate voiced outrage at the policies or the philosophy of the other—or showed much pride in his own. Neither took advantage of a loose, discussion-type format to tear the other up. It was painfully polite, painfully low key.
Most of you know I'm a liberal. Of the two choices I prefer Obama. I just wish he'd come out swinging, because if he did he'd set himself up for a mandate from the voters, and provide some much-needed coattails for Democratic candidates for Congress.
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NEWTON, Mass. (10/9/17) – For the second time this season, junior Nikki Pignone (Ipswich, Mass.) has been named Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Corvias field hockey player of the week, as announced on Monday afternoon. Pignone was previously named as the GNAC's first field hockey player of the week on September 5th, and this week's honor marks the fifth time a Lasell field hockey player has been recognized for a weekly award.
Pignone has been a force for Lasell in its best season to date, scoring a goal in each game played last week, against New England College, MIT, and reigning GNAC champion Saint Joseph's Maine. Pignone highlighted her stellar weekly performance with the game-winner against the Monks, propelling Lasell to its first victory against Saint Joseph's since 2013 to keep an untouched conference record.
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September Round-Up!
Monday, October 2, 2006
Its round up time!
Yeah right! I read a few scrapbook magazines. I really need to visit the library again and see what design books they have!
What movies and/or tv shows did I watch this month?
Well most shows ended this month! TV: Monk, Stargate, Atlantis, Psych, Life on Mars all ended. Movies: none that were very memorable! I should really start noting down what we watch!
What special days did I celebrate and how?
September 8th is our wedding anniversary. We went out for dinner at Vegetable Delight, then popped into the Cantina to see Nigels band play. Other than that nothing else celebrated.
What illnesses or health concerns did I have?
Shingles :( Thankfully I feel ok in myself just the darn rash and maddening itch! Still that's the third outbreak in 18 months!Sky had an ear infection and her anal sacs are still giving her trouble.
What fun things did I do with my friends and/or family?
Dinner out a couple of times; Cantina to see Nigels band play with their new female singer; lunch buffet with the boys; Cos of the shingles and our wonky van I've not been out much.
What new foods, recipes or restaurants did I try this month?
I don't think we tried anything new this month! Although according to Bob I can never cook the same thing the exact same way twice! Oh, we did try the packet mix hummus and felafel, really cool quick and easy meal! 10 minutes and its done! Definately something I'll be keeping in the kitchen cupboards from now on!
What special or unusual purchases did I make?
I didn't make any. Bob paid for his bike engine to be fixed and finally got that back on the road! whoohoo! We also joined the Gym! Oakridge. Yes we have a multigym and eliptical trainer in the garage but its full to bursting right now and we just can't get in there! So we joined the gym.
What were this months dissapointments?
I didn't make the Scrap that Moment Design Team.. BUT that was counterbalanced with..
What were my accomplishments this month?
Making the Scrappy Chick Design Team! SO excited that Lynette gave me this opportunity! Loving the whole crew at scrap that moment and scrappy chick! Great bunch! Can't wait to see my projects in the fall edition!
Anything else noteworthy to record?
Published in Scrapstreets September ezine, Including my digital design team work. Layouts in newsletter for Crafty Keepsakes and Treasures to Scrap. I did a self-portrait photo shoot as I needed head shots for scrappy chick and I love the shots I got. Also got projects picked up for October ezines. I am designing a digital kit - about half way through! I submitted to a few calls this month and I managed to do a few challenges, not as many as I'd hoped but I got some done!
All in all September was a good month! I leant a lot about myself and my scrapbooking style really popped out at me! I could have done without the shingles though!


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I love how your packaging is always so cute, not only that, I love how your products just work, you're advertising is purely amazing, the way your brand makes me feel about myself, ( ahhh like I can conquer the world) and I also love how your brand just fits me to a T.
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Run Royal Reign going good at Emerald
AUBURN, Wash. - A $12,500 claimer for older horses tops an eight-race card Friday evening as Emerald Downs kicks off the Labor Day weekend and heads into the final four weeks of racing.
The holiday weekend culminates with the 72nd running of the $75,000 Emerald Derby on Monday, a prelude to Washington Cup Day next Sunday, when horses bred in Washington and British Columbia will compete in seven stakes for a guaranteed $350,000 in purse money.
Seven horses signed on for Friday's feature, a one-mile test for nonwinners of three races. Run Royal Reign, second in his past two starts, and class-dropper Sharper Eagle figure to attract a lot of support in the wagering, with King Congo the other leading contender.
Run Royal Reign, a 4-year-old trained by Petra Lewin, won his racing debut at Emerald Downs last September, beating $17,500 maidens by nearly nine lengths, and captured a $12,500 claimer at Golden Gate in December. Laid up from January until July, he finished last in his return, but then was second behind next-out winner Jake La Gold for $12,500 on Aug. 6, and second, a neck behind Hickory Road, for the same price two weeks ago. Stretching around two turns for the first time Friday, Run Royal Reign will break from the rail under Troy Stillwell.
Sharper Eagle, a 5-year-old trained by Martin Pimentel, has competed against some tough older horses in his four starts at the meeting. He most recently was fourth, seven lengths behind the winner, Stormy Seattle, in a $15,000 claimer at one mile Aug. 1. Sharper Eagle has worked forwardly for Friday's race and will get some weight relief with apprentice Cassie Papineau picking up the mount.
King Congo has won twice at the meeting, both against 3-year-olds at one mile. He won a $7,500 maiden race May 24, and then a $12,500 claimer for nonwinners of two in his next start. Claimed for $15,000 on July 26, he'll make his second start for trainer Dan Markle on Friday. Emerald Downs's leading rider, Ricky Frazier, has the call.
The rest of the field: Off the Heezy, who is 2 for 3 at Friday's distance; Musical Trick, a sharp third in a $10,000 sprint in her last start; Last Time Around, who has failed to hit the board in two starts since being claimed for $7,500 on July 16; and Born'n Blue Genes, who finished far back in a $30,000 claimer in her most recent outing.


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2 weeks backpacking | Thailand and Kuala Lumpur
Since the life of a teacher is a very hard and stressfull one (stop laughing!) it is more than logical that we have some weeks off from time to time. I spent the last 3 weeks on the road while backpacking across Thailand and Kuala Lumpur. Here are some of my higlights. Chiang Mai – Songkran Festival The first stop was in the north of Thailand in the most beautiful city of whole Thailand. The Rose Of The North. Chiang Mai. While Chiang Mai is always worth a visit we…Read More


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Maintenance Facility Structure is taking Shape
These photos of the new maintenance facility near the Westchester landing were taken two weeks ago, when I drove across the new span.
Crews are constructing walls and preparing steel fabrications, and they continue building footing and retaining walls for the police facility on the south side of the Thruway.
I'd like to know what you think.
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- Hotel Bougainvillier, Phnom Penh, Cambodia – US$49. Right on the waterfront
- Hengshan Moller Villa, Shanghai, China – US$93. The eccentric building which fronts the hotel was the home of a pre-WW II Swedish businessman and although the new block is nondescript and the service is haphazard the location is good, there's free broadband internet and the prices are reasonable.
Komaneka Suites & Komaneka Resort, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia – US$200. Komaneka Suites overlooks a valley just outside the artist village of Ubud while Komaneka Resort is right on the Monkey Forest Road in the village. The more expensive rooms even have their own plunge pools, they're both delightful.
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Primers for Predocs
This course is aimed to provide an orientation for new predocs to EMBL-EBI. Databases, services and research groups will be introduced, along with other useful information for starting out at EBI.
Venue: IT Training Rooms, South Building, EMBL-EBI
Date: Wednesday 17 January – Friday 19 January 2018
Organiser: Tom Hancocks, EMBL-EBI
Admin support: Tracey Andrew, EMBL-EBI
Participation: By invitation
Newly arrived EMBL-EBI predocs and WTSI PhD students who require an introduction to the database resources and bioinformatics services offered by the EBI.
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Vincent Kiplangat Bett (WTSI)
I graduated from Egerton University, Kenya, 2015 with a BSc in Biomedical Science and Technology. Before enrolment for MPhil programme here at Sanger in October 2017, I was working at KEMRI as an intern in microbial molecular laboratory focussing on wet lab experimentation.
My MPhil research project involves study of Staphylococcus aureus transmission between humans and livestock. I will use bioinformatics skills in analysis of the whole sequence data. Currently, I am learning python programming andbash commands skills with Pathogen informatics group.
This training will equip me with necessary skills that will be beneficial in answering my current research questions as well as in my career objectives
Eddie Cano Gámez (WTSI)
I graduated from a BSc in Biotechnology from Monterrey Institute of Technology (ITESM), Mexico in 2015. During my undergraduate degree, I carried out several small-scale research projects such as exploring new strategies to degrade oxidative derivatives of cholesterol, major risk factors for atherosclerosis, using microbial recombinant proteins. My interest in genomics started when attending an event on leadership in the biotechnological industry at Novartis Basel Campus, Switzerland. There I witnessed the impact of data driven decision making and the potential of genomic data in drug target identification and development of new therapeutic molecules. To acquire expertise in this field, I enrolled in a master program at the University of Cambridge and The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, from which I graduated in September 2017. Throughout this program I undertook research in immunogenomics, specifically focusing on elucidating the transcriptomic responses of T helper cells and macrophages to cytokines associated with autoimmunity. To this end, I learnt to generate and analyse RNA-sequencing data.
Currently, I am enrolled as a PhD student at the Sanger Institute and would like to continue researching immunogenomics in order to expand upon the results of my previous research. I am especially interested in exploring the relationship between transcriptional responses in cell types of interest and genetic variation in the context of common disease and autoimmunity. I am convinced that these approaches will prove useful for developing better diagnosis, fostering personalised medicine and enhancing drug development in the close future.
Alistair Dunham (EMBL-EBI)
I have always been interested in both theoretical and computational biology, especially relating to evolution and genetics. I read Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, where I studied a broad range of subjects spanning genetics, mathematics, chemistry and neuroscience. For my undergraduate project, I worked on comparisons between deterministic and stochastic models of viral evolution.
I then continued on to do a Masters in Computational Biology at Cambridge. For my Master's thesis, I worked at the Sanger Institute, investigating genomic structural variants between different human populations around the world. I have also done several internship projects, the most interesting of which was investigating TALENs binding accuracy in the Genome Sciences Department of the University of Washington.
Throughout these projects, I have gained considerable experience working in R and Python, as well as with a variety of bioinformatics tools, and have covered a reasonably wide range of biological topics. For my PhD, I intend to investigate the evolution of protein signalling networks, although the exact path this will take has yet to be finalised. I will hopefully explore this both through analysis of experimental data and theoretical models.
José Guilherme de Almeida (EMBL-EBI)
I did my BSc. on Biochemistry and my MSc. in Cellular and Molecular Biology, both in the University of Coimbra. This resulted in a deeply ingrained interest in scientific research, with several participations in projects ranging from spectroscopy to mathematical network modelling.
During most of my MSc. I had the opportunity to work in computational structural biology, which became a huge interest due to its transversal character - trying to find ways to integrate both high amounts of data and a biological rationale in a single project. Concerning this, my MSc. thesis comprised web app development, machine-learning approaches to determine important interfacial residues and both big-data and ab initio approaches for protein-protein interface characterization, with high regard for evolutionary information.
For my PhD project I will try to connect the gap between genes and cellular morphology, ideally integrating gene and image analysis into a single GWAS-like framework, determining how genes influence morphology and other cellular features.
Michael Hall (EMBL-EBI)
Brittany Howell (WTSI)
My background is in molecular biology and recently has moved to the world of programming. My bachelor majored in genetics and immunology. Studying the deeply complicated networks in both fields inspired me to pursue research. I worked in a biochemistry group focussed on specific gene expression pathways and a virology group developing vaccines. Both gave me remarkable insight into the way research evolves and develops. However, I found myself drawn to statistics and programming based experiments, so I taught myself to program and haven't been at the bench since. In my masters I developed software with the capability to characterise expression patterns of retrotransposons - the autonomous repetitive elements that take up most of (most) genomes. I hope to continue developing my computational analysis skills over the course of my PhD.
I moved to England from Australia because here, I have the opportunity to undertake projects at unimaginable scales, with brilliant scientists with so many resources. I'm currently undergoing rotations at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, and am looking forward to commencing my PhD fully in 2018.
Aleix Lafita (EMBL-EBI)
I studied Biotechnology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, followed by a Master's degree in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics at the ETH Zurich.
My main interest is the application of new technologies to approach biological questions and advance our understanding of nature. In the past, I have been involved in research projects concerning protein structure and evolution, like the identification and analysis of indels in transmembrane helices, the evolution and prediction of protein interfaces and assemblies and the analysis of internal symmetry. During my PhD I plan to analyze folding, aggregation and evolution of proteins containing tandem repeat domains.
As part of my research projects I have used in-house and public databases and a wide variety of programming languages. I am also an advocate of open and transparent science, and for the past three years I have been an active contributor to collective open source bioinformatics projects and algorithms.
Borgthor Petursson (EMBL-EBI)
I have had a deep-seated interest in living organisms since childhood. More recently my interests have focused towards computational biology as I find the exploratory aspect of biological research particularly interesting.
I earned my B.Sc. in biochemistry in 2014 from the University of Iceland. Due to my interest in programming and interdisciplinary work I added courses computer science and mathematics to my degree.
I earned my M.Sc. degree in biomedical sciences in 2016. The main object of my M.Sc. thesis was to identify potential gene targets that can be effectively targeted in tumours with certain (epi) genetic features (DNA methylation for example). The focus was on ovarian and breast cancers. My work on the thesis relied both on computational analysis and laboratory work.
Through my work I have gained experience both in the biological and computational aspects of bioinformatics research. The focus of my PhD project will be to use published and novel phosphoproteomics to develop methods to infer signalling network and signal propagation.
Conor Walker (EMBL-EBI)
I obtained my bachelor's degree in Zoology, applying my interest in phylogenetics and genomics to investigating the evolution of insecticide resistance in vectors of human disease. To further pursue my interest in computational and quantitative biology, I studied a master's degree in Bioinformatics at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom.
For my MSc thesis, I worked on multi-objective evolutionary algorithms to optimize DNA sequences for use in DNA computing systems. This project was ultimately implemented in Python as a command-line tool, providing a novel syntax for users to design DNA strand displacement gates, which incorporate nicking enzymes for viable in vitro implementation. Throughout my studies, I have been exposed to many biological research areas, and have gained extensive experience in Python, R, Unix and a range of bioinformatics methods.
For my PhD project, I will combine my interest in programming and algorithms with my original interests in genomics and evolution. I will be investigating template switch events in DNA replication, to improve our understanding of human genome variation and evolution. This will be a collaboratory project between EMBL-EBI and the Department of Genetics at the University of Cambridge. I also have the option to experimentally investigate any data obtained at the Gurdon Institute in Cambridge.
Sigurgeir Ólafsson (WTSI)
I did an undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Iceland, a master's degree in biomedical science (aka human genetics) at deCODE genetics and a second undergraduate degree in computer science from the University of Iceland.
I have a wide interest in biology but so far I have worked on genetics of psychiatric disorders, tumour biomarkers and autoimmune diseases, especially multiple sclerosis. During my master's I was frustrated by how little insight genome wide association studies actually yielded and I have an interest in methods that give deeper insights into the biology underlying many GWAS variants. With most such variants being located within the non-coding regions of the genome, I expect this to involve me exploring regulation of expression, often in cell type specific manner.
I am currently doing my second rotation as part of the WTSI 4 year PhD program, having done my first with Gosia Trynka where I wrote a pipeline for the imputation of epigenetic marks.
In my spare time I enjoy singing and playing the piano, hiking, horseback riding and generally spending time out in nature and with friends.


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Goodness - yesterday I had a rather rough ride and I must say I'm a little creaky this morning. Once again we are three - R is in Fiordland shooting (the camera kind, not the other kind). So the boys and I are pottering about and being rather lazy, lazy. Here's a little sleeve action to keep things ticking along. Have a fun weekend!
I just love the sleeves on this Hunkydory Baggy Cardigan. (psst. it's on sale)
And the sleeves on Olivia Palermo's dress.
And as for this Dagmar Luciana dress - perfect!
Images from The Equestrian Corner, and Huset.


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Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Here's this week's random Japanese themed link, Nick Kent's synth music from Japan page. I've always found this one an interesting place to go. Mr. Kent is also a regular on yahoogroups' Yellow Magic Orchestra group.
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Ever fought tooth and nail for an old coffee mug or picture frame your ex loved, just to spite them? We have good news for you: you're not alone.
On Thursday, HuffPost Divorce blogger Amy Koko wrote about the unlikely object she and her ex fought over during their divorce: a hideous plate made of rocks the couple bought on a trip they took to San Francisco as a last-ditch effort to save their marriage.
"I completely forgot about it. Until he asked for it. Then it became my reason for living," Koko wrote, before admitting that the plate resulted in "many costly attorney calls, and those horrible, angry tears that cause your stomach to clench up and embarrassing emails to be sent."
Though Koko eventually won the rock-encrusted plate, she recently stopped pretending to like the thing and gave it back to her ex. "Learn from me," she wrote. "Pick your battles. Holding on to a plate is not going to allow you to hold on to your spouse."
We knew Koko couldn't be the only one who had a tale to tell about a war they waged against their ex over an object -- and we were right. Click through the slides below for some of the most ridiculous objects our readers on Facebook and Twitter fought over, then head to the comments and tell us what material thing you refused to give up after your last split.
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On Wednesday, TI was making news again, but for the right reasons. The Atlanta used his star power for something more than selling records and court appearances. Earlier this week TI aided emergency workers in a responding to a suicide attempt.
TI actually heard this on the radio and went out to help in bringing this man down safely. TI had emergency workers deliver a camera phone message to the would be jumper to prove that he was there on site. The man said that he would come down in exchange for face time with the Atlanta rapper. And TI delivered speaking with man and giving him some encouraging words and later the man was taken to a hospital.


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Kelsey Lewis On The Chris Top Program
October 12, 2014•48 min
Kelsey Lewis, (born on December 31st, 1994) a 19 year old Texas Singer /Songwriter from Dallas/Fort Worth, has been singing and performing since she was 6 years old. She has performed on many stages....The Palladium Ballroom, Wildcatter Competition 2012, Relay for Life 2012, The House of Blues, Poor Dave's Pub, The Opening Bell Coffeehouse, Arlington Music Hall, The Legends Game, Lonestar Coffee Bar, 2012 Texas GOP Convention, Raw Nature Born Artist Awakening Event 2014, Broadcast TV live performance 2014, and many others. She got the unique opportunity in 2011 to sing for the judges of X-Factor (USA). It was at the age of 13 when she truly discovered her love and passion for songwriting! She has since then written a volume of different songs ranging from love, life, and the lessons learned along her journey! Last December, she left for Nashville to pursue her first debut album with 2V Productions. Producers Richie Biggs (recording engineer for The Civil Wars, Amy Grant, George Strait


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Sequenom Inc (SQNM.O) said it has removed almost its entire top management team as a result of a scandal involving mishandling of research and critical data on its prenatal Down syndrome test.
The genetic analysis products maker's board said it fired president and CEO Harry Stylli and research chief Elizabeth Dragon and obtained the resignation of Chief Financial Officer Paul Hawran and one other unidentified officer.
Three other employees were also dismissed following completion of an independent investigation by a committee of independent directors.
I'm wonder if that Down syndrome test is still viable after all the screwups with the data. If the data is sound and they mishandled the research then this could be a cheap stock marred by scandal that can be picked up on the cheap. If that data was falsified and the product is not viable then the stock is basically dead in the water.
I guess there will be a wait and see until the new team can produce data that is untainted. In the meantime it might go to $1 or so and might be a "roll the dice" play on whether that SEQureDx test can be brought out in a timely manner. Also you have to see if Board Chairman Harry Hixson, the new interim CEO, can instill confidence in the market.
They have about a years worth of cash left at $63 million. There are also an SEC investigation and shareholder lawsuits that they will have to deal with. I think the idea is you will be counting on the fact that the data is sound but just mishandled.


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One morning I went to see Versais. It was SOOO busy, but I had a sick friend to get back to so I decided to just check out the gardens. Little did I know that the gardens are HUGE and they give you a map. Yes a map.
This cracks me up! If you can't read the sign it says "Don't sit on the grass"


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In about a week, I'll be at a farm whose name translates only as "squirrel" in the village of Yaka Koy off the coast of southern Turkey with a farmer named Cem who was a cyclist and former touring Scottish/Irish folk musician before deciding to dedicate his life to sustainable agriculture.
About a week ago, I was pulling three pig carcasses off the back of a pickup truck on a farm outside of Portland learning how to break down the meat into "primals" and "sub-primals" with a butcher named Zephaniah while two blonde twin boys ran around the barn wearing nothing but their muck boots.
The week in between, I spent cleaning our sheep pen, working on a new fencing system for the flock and hoping I didn't pick up any poison ivy while helping my brother clear fence lines back to their approximate place in the 1950's while minding federal restrictions concerning wetlands.
On the side, I've started taking a look at religion trends for the online journal, Religion Dispatches. If you are interested in a quick take on the recent 245 page Pew Forum research report on global religion trends you can check out my thoughts here.
In sum, I can say with confidence, I highly recommend the long way home.*
My month in Portland confirmed all my greatest suspicions:
- Portlandia is a documentary.
- It is possible to build an entire economy off of micro-breweries.
- Always be nice to homeless people because they may, in fact, be the owner of one of those successful micro-breweries. It's the Portland version of "entertaining angels unaware."
I was hosted by Adam and Sarah Phillips who are starting a worshipping community called Christ Church Portland. They can always use the support and you can learn more about what they are doing and how to support them here.
My agricultural education was provided by Zephaniah Shephard, the owner and head butcher of Proletariat Butchery. Proletariat is full carcass butcher shop which means when we would work through a few hundred pounds worth of animal, less than two pounds would end up being thrown away.
At a typical grocery store you are paying for both the meat you are consuming and the meat that is being thrown away at the end of the week. But Zeph cuts everything to order. While that is an extra investment of time, it also means you aren't paying for waste.
While a strong commitment to using as much of the animal as possible is unique today, that has only been the case for a few generations. These practices, until relatively recently, were the norm. Making full use of a pig head still seems like good sense to my grandmother while it remains at the cutting edge of hip foodie scenes.
This short documentary probably says it best:
More updates to come from the Aegean coast!
*While all are invited to enjoy my use of Supertramp videos, this link goes out especially to Michael King.


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The G family has still got a little bit more time before we take off on a family vac-cay...and I something tells me that is probably the best thing for us, at this time. Me? I am off to Denver, CO next week to experience 'The Great American Beer Festival'. This will be might first time to attend, so I will be sure to let you guys know about the experiences. But, I imagine that it is probably not the best 'family friendly' environment.
I can say that Eli will be turning '7 months old' on Sunday. Thankfully for us it is not marked with a doctors appointment or vaccinations! What is our little guy up to? Well, still teething, still pulling up on things, a lot. Also, his likes have become dislikes and dislikes have become likes. It amazes me just how much he changes every day. Physically he is gynormous, and doesn't resemble is former self. Additionally, his personality is more vibrant than ever, as he so helpfully lets you know when he is unhappy, wants to be picked up, or could enjoy a good laugh at the dogs. I can see that we are approaching the 'one year' mark faster than I could have imagined.
What shall I leave you with today? A lovely video of our little guy laughing at his brother and sister.


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Anybody else tired of the Jon & Kate divorce saga?
Don't need a reminder that no one could steal $230,000 from your checking account because you will never HAVE $230,000 to take?
Don't feel like pondering Jon's religious choices? (If you're curious, he currently considers himself part-Jewish because the Glassman's are Jewish and he thinks they have good family values.)
Don't think those children should have to go to school knowing that their friends and parents are seeing the ugly ins and outs of Jon & Kate's divorce played out in the tabloids and the highest bidding networks?
Well have no fear - Cake Boss is back!!
Bruce and I LOVE this show. Little drama with the exception of typical italian family bickering, amazing (and I mean AMAZING) cakes and really silly humor.
Cake Boss premieres NEXT Monday, October 26th!!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
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Obama appoints Howard Koh, M.D. as Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services
[WITH THANKS TO ROBIN HERMAN, Harvard School of Public Health] This is Obama's appointment to oversee the Center for Disease Control, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Institute of Health, a major position; this is the guy to write to if you have ideas on FDA reform, in addition to Margaret Hamburg, MD, Commissioner.
President Barack Obama announced today his intent to nominate Dr. Howard Koh, the Harvey V. Fineberg Professor of the Practice of Public Health at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), to be assistant secretary for health in the Department of Health and Human Services.
Dr. Koh previously served as Commissioner of Public Health for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (1997-2003) where he emphasized the power of prevention for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, which included four public health hospitals and a staff of over 3,000 professionals.
Dr. Koh graduated from Yale College, Yale University School of Medicine and completed his postgraduate training and chief residencies at Boston City Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. He has earned board certification in internal medicine, hematology, medical oncology, and dermatology, as well as a Master of Public Health degree. He is an elected member of the Institute of Medicine and Chair of the Board of Scientific Counselors for the CDC's Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response. Dr. Koh has published over 200 articles in the medical and public health literature. He has received numerous awards and honors including the Distinguished Service Award from the American Cancer Society. President Bill Clinton appointed Dr. Koh to the National Cancer Advisory Board (2000-2002).


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Am feeling desperate. Have a call into my shrink. Even though i saw her this morning I'm feeling worse and worse. I think I need the hospital or respite place. I have to get away from here, away from the family that loves me (I don't deserve it) away from my husband (I certainly don't deserve him) and away fro anyone who cares about me. I am in a very dark and lonely place and I don't know how to grab hold and get out. Where are the hands, where are my angels all I see is black and despair. Al I feel is pain and shame. I can't help here anymore, I can't even cook dinner. I need to get away. I need to go away. SOmeone please help me.
Goint inpatient to the hospital, let you know when I am out. Thank you all for your love and support.
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I posted this on the other blogs I contribute to I'm trying to get answers from a variety of people so please let me know what you think.
What do all of you think of the overtime format? Do you enjoy games that go into the 4 OT's? What do you think should be done or should be anything be done? I'm just curious what you guys think?
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
I posted this on the other blogs I contribute to I'm trying to get answers from a variety of people so please let me know what you think.
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I think hockey should stay the same, it shouldnt matter how many overtimes have to take place to determine a winner, its what makes hockey unique.
4 on 4 after 3 periods (in the playoffs) hopefully never, ever happens.
4 on 4 in the regular season is OK though, then the shottout, I like this format.
- May 22, 2007 at 7:58 PM
- Sarah said...
Well, I'm on record as believing the shootout in the regular season is worse than Hitler, so I'm not going to advocate for it in the playoffs. And I'm honestly not a fan of 4-on-4 either, for the same basic reason I don't like shootouts -- I see it as a gimmick. If it were up to me, regular season games would have 5 minutes of 5 on 5 OT, no shootout, and no loser point. If it's a tie, it's a tie.
Obviously, though, in the playoffs you can't have ties, so that means OT until someone scores. I essentially don't want to see that changed into something gimmicky, but I can see where people are coming from on this. These are well-conditioned athletes, but playing even a few of these marathon games over the course of the playoffs does wear them down faster. Honestly, although the last couple of seasons have had good finals, for most of the late 90s to early 2000s, the best play in the playoffs was always in the first round, and the quality of play was just awful by the finals. One of the big reasons I starting tuning the playoffs out as they went along. And I do think a lot of that decline in the tempo and quality of play was due to players wearing down.
It does seem like there are more marathon multiple OT games than there used to be. I remember the Isles and Caps playing I believe 4 OTs in 1987, and Boston and Edmonton in the 1990 finals playing a long game where Petr Klima sat on the bench for three periods and then scored the gamewinner. But those games were pretty much oddities. I don't have the stats, but it certainly feels like more games go into multiple OTs now (which no doubt has to do with better goaltending, tighter defensive systems, etc).
So I guess I'll say that I prefer it stays the way it is, but I can see why people are starting to question that. I just wish there were a solution that didn't feel so contrived to me.
- May 22, 2007 at 8:40 PM
- Blueshirt80 said...
I personally like the OT playoff format and hope they don't change a thing. There is nothing that compares to playoff OT hockey. The shootout is fun, and I do enjoy it, but it is nothing but a gimmick to get the non-traditional, non-diehard, occasional, fans to watch.
- May 23, 2007 at 10:09 AM
- B_Washington said...
I like it just the way it is. no shootouts, no 4 vs 4.
the only way i'd possibly be open to changing it (like they need to consult me anyways) is if it was proven that the long overtimes had very serious health impacts on the players. Then we could open up some negotiations.
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The first time I heard Gabriel's Message it made me proud I had picked Sting as one of my all-time favorite artists. My introduction to this song was only about 5 years ago and it instantly became my favorite Christmas tune. Some songs grow on you…but that wasn't the case here. I'm pretty sure I cried (big shocker for those who know me well). Everything about it is perfect…including its biblical accuracy.
Gabriel's Message performed by Sting
Basque Folk Christmas Carol collected by Charles Bordes, translated to English by Sabine Baring-Gould
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Despite having absolutely no interest in sports, even I know that the Rugby World Cup gets underway. Obviously worried that the majority of gay people share my disinterest in such events and therefore may not visit their fair city, the Paris tourist board have come up with this rather fetching advertisment to combat this. Works for me! Now where's my passport?
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Bacon Burger Bombs
Snacks...those "meals between meals" can sometimes be tricky to navigate. A fistful of nuts, a piece of fruit, sometimes isn't what your body is craving at that time. When you're in the mood for a little bit more, and it's not always feasible to cook a meal. So, having a hearty snack that fits in with all this clean living is really handy.
Here's a little something I've used in the past to keep those cravings at bay...
Bacon Burger Bombs
- 12 slices bacon
- 12 cubes smoked cheddar cheese, (1-inch)
- 12 rounds sausage patties, raw, (1-ounce)
- To taste: cumin, onion powder, salt, pepper
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lay out your sausage rounds on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
2. Dust your sausage with cumin, onion powder, salt and pepper.
3. Place a piece of cheese in the middle of the sausage rounds.
4. Form a ball around the cheese with the sausage. Roll it in your hands to make a good circle shape.
5. Wrap your bacon around the sausage balls.
6. Bake at 350°F for an hour. Enjoy with your favorite burger condiments!
This makes a total of 12 servings of Bacon Burger Bombs. Each serving comes out to be 249.17 Calories, 20.31g Fats, 1.37g Net Carbs, and 14.38g Protein.


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I hope to add some of my end of the tale here.
Obviously Ray Bridges has a real problem with everyone. I am not sure that the Bearhead Creek Redbones are aware of his latest tantrum and rantings. So, I decided to post some of my communications with him here.
I am however, surprised at his lack of knowledge and research experience. Very sadly Ray has decided to create a personal war with me in attempt to hide his ignorance for the common ancestry and ethnic influence concerning the people known as Redbone. I am inclined to believe that group is much more enlightened and open minded than he would allow us to believe.
If anyone would like copies of any of the materials I am posting, please contact me, I will be happy to send those to you.
Here are some of the files and research I have sent to Ray in the last few months. Someone might get some good out of them, but he never commented one way or the other, any of it?
Dear Ray,
In response to your newest blog comments and more;
First of all, Thomas Nash was considered by his family to be a full blooded Cherokee (affidavits given by his sons and grandsons in 1896 to the five civilized tribes). You can see a copy of the affidavits, at my research journal/blog.
Second, check out the DNA results for your "white man's" descendants, they are far from white! You look pretty silly making the comment he was white with those kinds of results!
Third, I was not quoting you! The fact Thomas Nash was a progenitor of La Redbones, I was quoting Don Marler and Jane McManus. I told you this several times?
It's probably difficult for someone outside the discussion to understand why this statement is so offensive.
Ray, you and a few of your BHCRB's are the only one's who make offensive comments and continually claim you are the only RB's. Your elitist group has no basis, and it will likely lead to the groups demise.
Here is a quote from Ray Bridges;
"You people can claim kinship all you want. That does not make us recognize you as kin. If you think I have a stubborn streak on this subject, just wait until you meet the rest of the clan. We're not saying you aren't, but we are not convinced."
This is a very offensive comment and we do not have to convince you or anyone else, of anything! Anyone who shares a descent from the people known as RB, have a right to identify and be part of RHF, period.
Thomas Nash was in La., some of his children were born there, he went back and forth between La. and TX. between 1830-1850 (1850 he was 96 yrs old) he is reported to have died in Natchitoches Parish and buried at Rapides. Many of his descendants, and my grandparents, were born in Rapides Parish. Perhaps you should research the Nash family yourself before you make unsubstantiated comments like this to your blog.
I do not have time to walk you through the history of the people known as RB but likely I have more research, documents and extracted records on my blog/research journal about him, and his descendants, that would help you understand. Go check it all out for yourself!
Also, the term RB is not particular to La. How would Furnam write letters about the people known as RB from SC., if they only existed in La? The map I laid on the table in VA. that many people took an interest to, was not my map, it is a map I found on the Internet.......ahhh, someone else's work.
By the way, I have never ever been "scorned" by the Nash Network. I am in favorable standing with them and have always enjoyed a good and open relationship. The Network does not always like to hear the truth and some blame the messenger rather than the message. The person who seemed to make such a fuss about the color issue, and the person Larry Keels just adores and hangs on every word, we have found with DNA testing, he is not even related to our Thomas Nash family.
Prior to 1790, Thomas Nash is in Ms. Territory/ Natchez District along with many other known RB progenitors, including your James Ashworth!
1790 Opelousas Parish, La.
Thomas Ash
Betsy Ash
1810 St. Landry Parish as
Thomas Ash 7 (all other free not Indian) members of family.
1810 Opelousas parish, La.
Gideon Johnson
Letty Johnson
Gibson Johnson
1820 Opelousas Parish, La.
Thomas Ash
Benjamin Going
Joseph Willis
Gabe pulled his writings at your blog because you are unenlightened with your knowledge of the people known as RB. He and some other's are offended at the BHCRB's exclusiveness and "ridger's only" syndrome. I will have you notice where the Melungeon gathering is this year..it isn't the ridge (Newman's). Big Stone Gap, Va. People might be willing to contribute more to your blog, if you consider this is a learning experience and your opinions are not the end to all.
Ray Bridges wrote;
"You still don't seem to get what pissed me off. Be that as it may, I prefer not to argue about theories. One is as good as another. Just because I don't buy yours does not mean that I'm close minded or ignorant. It just means you haven't convinced me. For all I know you may be right, but you've made plenty of unsubstantiated claims, some annoying and some close to being offensive."
"I don't care that you have passionately held views. I do mind that you are so sure of your opinion that you would say something as asinine as you did."
"KPLC is not interested in the history of mixed-race people in the United States. They are interested in the strange and mysterious people who inhabit the western part of the parish of Calcasieu who are called Redbones. They are the only ones about whom I feel any qualification to write."
"You people can claim kinship all you want. That does not make us recognize you as kin. If you think I have a stubborn streak on this subject, just wait until you meet the rest of the clan. We're not saying you aren't, but we are not convinced. Yelling at me does not convince me either. It just makes me stop listening. Same with telling me that I have a closed mind because I do not agree with you."
"I continue to believe that we are traveling down the same path, even if we travel at different speeds. My direction is determined by the information I learn each day. I do not have a preconceived notion about where we are supposed to end up. Can you be sure of the same? Sometimes I think you read and research to upport your conclusions."
"I do not like conflict and arguing. I will shut someone off if they persist. You can get over my silence a lot more quickly than you're likely to get over my getting down and basic and telling you off. Silence doesn't sting nearly as much as sharp words."
I'm not mad at you, but the chill is still in the air.
I'll be making a report with recommendations to the board tomorrow. The discussion is over when you blame me for not being convinced by what you consider irrefutable evidence. Your failure to convince me of something does not mean I refuse to understand your point. It means that you have failed to convince me. "
firstname.lastname@example.com wrote:
Hi Ray
"Please don't cut off our communications, even if we disagree I hope we can stick together. I would like to read your article, I think the board members would also appreciate knowing an article will soon be published. I was not being critical, I just wanted to make sure we all have proper representation and acknowledgement. The ones in TX/Ms/SC and other points who might share our heritage, may or may not identify now but I hope to slowly change their ways of thinking and bring pride to their personal heritage. We have to remember we are representing a larger picture for Redbone Heritage Foundation and RB people in general. I do not feel because someone may or may not "identify" with their heritage does not make them any less one of us. Blood is blood and heritage is heritage..if you recognize it or not, it can't be changed. Hope you have a terrific trip and maybe get some rest before you go? I will be working on website updates and my Chronicles article. I am having some trouble with bravenet again but I have a support ticket into them, hope to get it worked out soon."
chat soon!
The following emails are all to old to forward, so I am archiving the communications from Ray and myself concerning the "argument" he says we had...it never happened. We had one heated debate or exchange on the telephone after he informed me that his plans for RHF does not include the ones in TX., MS., or any other place but right there in Calcaseui Parish, La. He also informed me that he would not mention or comment on any of the groups in his coming article out of Lake Charles and he certainly did not plan on including anyone who went to or might have remained in Mississippi or any other locations for that matter.
"I intend to concentrate my article and promotional effort with KPLC toward the Redbone American Gypsy theory."
Now, I then sent him evidence his ancestor James Ashworth was in Natchez District, Claiborne Co., Ms to be exact, he bundled those documents up and sent them right back to me with NO COMMENT.
Ray and I never had any argument, and I have never gotten mad or yelled at him for anything. He is a liar.
In an email dated 4/26/2007
I received the following from Ray Bridges in response to the below information I sent to him:
Ray said:
"One list I do want is of members who didn't rejoin. I want to focus a letter and/or email to them asking them to hold tight with us and help us grow into whatever it was they imagined we were when they joined the first year. I haven't forgotten nor have I conceded any of the issues about which we discussed several weeks ago. I don't like to be argumentative. I figure we can argue all we want in Virginia."
My response to Ray dated 4/30/2007 in response to the above
Hi Ray
Glad to hear from you. Are you back from your wonderful adventures? That's OK if you do not agree with me, we can chat and talk about it when we see one another. I will forward you a membership email but not sure it will show only those who did not re up their due's but likely I can mark which did and which did not? I will appreciate anything you can do to help with the membership. I also have a way to send mass emails from our website and have a very very large database of email address for people who are interested in RHF. I will send those along also.
The following is the email that generated the above email to Gabe's post to the RHF blog. I will try to recover his comments about the blog posting but you can get the jest of the communications.
Hi Ray
Well, I did read the new post. I will have to agree that there are known communities of Redbones other than La. and South Carolina. In fact, I am not sure if you know but many our my RB ancestors (children of Thomas Nash) were born in Georgia and Ms.! I have an affidavit from the Nash grandchildren who say James (son of one Thomas Nash) was born in Georgia and the other children in Mississippi. Benjamin Nash (another son of Thomas and another great grandfather of mine) signed The Cherokee, old Settlers treaty in Mississippi. Thomas Nash was a registered tobacco grower and "keeper of the peace" in Mississippi as early as late 1780's. Thomas Nash, Sr who married Unknown and father of Thomas Nash who m Emily Slater and Anna Goins is reported to have died in Lawrence Co., Ms. he was born in North Carolina. True, the Redbones lived many places and I am sure are scattered all over the country.
There was a group who lived around the Black Lake area (1941 La Writers project) and Kasatchie.
There is the Ms community known as Redbone which likely was established by Thomas Nash, Sr and Tobias Gibson, prior to 1800.
Becoming Southern, The Evolution of a Way of Life, Warren County and Vicksburg, Mississippi, 1770-1860 Publisher: Oxford University Press Publication Date: 1995 Page No: 106
I purchased a copy of the above titled book, Becoming Southern and presented it to Ray at the VA Conference in Richmond. He asked me what the book was about and I told him The Redbone Community near Vicksburg, MS. Unfortunately looking back this was the obvious breaking point for Mr Bridges, he said "well, I will never read it our families were never in Mississippi and it is all a fabrication".
When I returned home, I found that his James Ashworth had in fact signed affidavits and witnessed several documents in Claiborne Co., Ms. in Natchez District. I sent the following extracted records to him as an email attachment. Within a few minutes I received an email with all the same files I sent to him in a zip folder with the only this message "NO COMMENT I am returning these to you, this is not my relative". Decide for yourself, some of you may know if it is James Ashworth a progenitor of many La Redbones or not. I do not come through the Ashworth family.
- Early AL, AR, and MI Settlers, 1700s-1800s Ashworth, ??? Book : The Natchez Court Records, 1767-1805 Page # : 369
- Ashworth, James Book : The Natchez Court Records, 1767-1805 Page # : 369
- Ashworth, James Book : The Natchez Court Records, 1767-1805 Page # : 518
- Ashworth, Private John Book : Mississippi Territory in the War of 1812 Page # : 189
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View Details - Record: 1 of 12 recordsSeries: S136002 Box - 003A Item - 00283 ignore - 00 Date: 1711-1712 Description: LONE, GYLES VS WILLIAM ASHWORTH, JUDGMENT ROLL.
View Details - Record: 2 of 12 recordsSeries: S136002 Box - 012B Item - 0004A ignore - 00 Date: 1719 Description: MOORE, THOMAS AND ELIZABETH, HIS WIFE VS JASPER ASHWORTH, EXOR. OF WILLIAM HAWETT, JUDGMENT ROLL.
View Details - Record: 3 of 12 recordsSeries: S372001 Volume - 00B1 Page - 00039 Item - 00 Date: 1720-1722 Description: ASHWORTH, JASPER AND WIFE, SUSANNA TO WILLIAM GIBBON AND ALLEN ANDREW, LEASE AND RELEASE FOR 80 ACRES OF LAND IN GOOSE CREEK AND ALL OTHER LAND OF THEIRS IN ST. PHILIPS PARISH.
View Details - Record: 4 of 12 recordsSeries: S111001 Volume - 0005 Page - 00175 Item - 02 Date: 1733/05/22 Description: INGLETON, RICHARD, MEMORIAL FOR 557 ACRES IN ST. JAMES PARISH, BERKLEY COUNTY, SUMMARIZING A CHAIN OF TITLE TO A GRANT TO JONATHAN AMORY OF MARCH 13, 1694.
View Details - Record: 5 of 12 recordsSeries: S213184 Volume - 0013 Page - 00088 Item - 02 Date: 1770/12/10 Description: ASHWORTH, JAMES, PLAT FOR 450 ACRES IN CRAVEN COUNTY.
View Details - Record: 6 of 12 recordsSeries: S213019 Volume - 0030 Page - 00149 Item - 00 Date: 1774/05/07 Description: ASHWORTH, JAMES, LAND GRANT FOR 450 ACRES IN CRAVEN COUNTY.
View Details - Record: 7 of 12 recordsSeries: S111001 Volume - 0012 Page - 00555 Item - 01 Date: 1774/09/13 Description: ASHWORTH, JAMES, MEMORIAL FOR 450 ACRES ON LITTLE PEE DEE RIVER, CRAVEN COUNTY.
View Details - Record: 8 of 12 recordsSeries: S108092 Reel - 0004 Frame - 00068 ignore - 00 Date: 1776 C. OR LATER Description: ASHWORTH, BENJAMIN, ACCOUNT AUDITED (FILE NO. 177) OF CLAIMS GROWINT OUT OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
View Details - Record: 9 of 12 recordsSeries: S108093 Reel - 0027 Frame - 00296 item - 00 Date: 1811/11/04 Description: SMITH, DAVID OF UNION COUNTY, WILL TYPESCRIPT (MSS WILL: BOOK A, PAGES 268-269; ESTATE PACKET: BOX 8, PKG 40) (1 FRAME).
View Details - Record: 10 of 12 recordsSeries: S108093 Reel - 0027 Frame - 00406 item - 00 Date: 1816/11/04 Description: GUYTON, HANNAH OF UNION DISTRICT, WILL TYPESCRIPT (MSS WILL: BOOK B, PAGE 29; ESTATE PACKET: BOX 8, PKG 30) (1 FRAME).
View Details - Record: 11 of 12 recordsSeries: S213190 Volume - 0041 Page - 00076 Item - 02 Date: 1835/10/09 Description: STAFFORD, NEILL, PLAT FOR 139 ACRES ON NORTH EAST SIDE OF PERSIMON BRANCH, MARION DISTRICT, SURVEYED BY NEIL CARMICHAEL. (2 PAGES)
View Details - Record: 12 of 12 recordsSeries: S108093 Reel - 0003 Frame - 00525 item - 00 Date: 1843/05/02 Description: LOCKHART, JAMES OF ABBEVILLE DISTRICT, WILL TYPESCRIPT (2 FRAMES) (ESTATE PACKET: BOX 57, PKG. 1357)
Perkins census includes Bunch & AshworthState of MississippiEarly Southwest Mississippi Territory Pioneer DB
Early Southwest Mississippi Territory - MSGenWeb
PERKINS Trial, Abstracts of Depositions for Plaintiff
Warren County MSGenWeb Project Pre Statehood Records
NPAP DeepMap Demo Opener
Ancestry of Tobias Gibson
1790 Census SCGenWeb Archives
Nicholas Perkins Land Claim
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Native American Data for J W Ashworth
Name: Ashworth, J WTribe: ChoctawRecord Type: enrollmentSex: MEnrollment Type: P (Parent)Card No.: 1860
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From Ray
I forgot what I was going to say;
I started out with the intention of saying something important. Maybe not important as such, but interesting to the point.I'm writing my blog posting for KPLC right now. I think there was some point I wanted to run by you, but right now I can't remember it. Damn, I hate when that happens.I inadvertently took a copy of The Cherry Winch Country which I re-read on the plane coming home. I find it so patently offensive. I wish one of our better writers would make up a story in response to it. Hint. Hint. I would, but I'm busy. I thought your ancestor Thomas Nash was in one of those fights. Which one? The Cherry Winche book says there are three groups of Redbones: those around Oakdale and Pitkin, Bearhead Creek, and a nest of the vipers in East Texas. Was the East Texas ones a combination of your Nash and Stringers and the collateral kin from James Ashworth Jr?. You know he was in Angelina County in the 1850s and later. How extensive a community was it? How many families can you identify? Is there a community of Redbones there now, and do any of them, (other than you), identify as Redbones?My present approach to KPLC is that the word Redbone is a word used by the dominant society rather than Mulatto which had too many other meanings by the late 1800s. I think they used it on purpose to distinguish us from sub-saharan Africans.I'll send you a copy of the post when I get close to being finished. I hope you'll feel comfortable enough to challenge me if I say something you disagree with strongly. I doubt I will, but I want to run it by our board and several other interested parties before I submit it. I am who I am, but I also represent the RHF, and I don't want to be perceived as straying too far afield.Now, another request. Again, I'm not being argumentative. I want to read what you've read and understand your point of view. Where in Don's book does he credit Thomas Nash as being the proginator of so many Redbones? I want to understand where that comes from. I read through the book and couldn't find it. I've asked my buddy in Oakdale to take me around and introduce me to some of his folk when I'm down there next week. I'd also head to East Texas if there were any other Redbone identified people there besides Larry Keels, and he scares me.
More to come!


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Forsaken (2003) - Poem by David Joel Rodriguez
Death will come to pleasure Me!
I'm Fornicating with Fear!
Celebrate infinite Jubilee!
No need to time lag;
I lie plundered on a bier.
I flavor myself knowing it's the end.
I lug sideways on the frame.
What kind of Aura has me penned?
I won't release pain;
yet Death defies to tame.
Please give me a toe tag.
No clue as to what commenced me here.
I haven't abided by the rules of my animated life.
'So there is no need to strive isn't there, 'Death spoke! ?
Nothing is clear,
having my eyes covered in tears.
A slight laceration drains my energy.
I can only scream to a certain degree.
Only the air can hear my outcry.
I won't forgive and I won't forget.
My lifeless body doesn't move only my sweat.
All my mind knows is I've longed for goodbye.
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Email to Mintz Levin re: 2007 Vivus Conference Call
by bobbydiggs
The below email was sent to Mintz Levin on November 7th. It discusses the discovery of a 2007 Vivus conference call that may affect the patentability of two recently allowed Qsymia patent applications (US Application Nos. 12/481,540 and 12/481,548).
Dear Mintz Levin Attorneys,
I would like to call your attention to a Vivus 8-K from November 9, 2007 that contains information that may be material to the prosecution of Vivus' Qsymia patents, especially US Application Nos. 12/481,540 and 12/481,548. In specific, Exhibit 99.1 from the 8-K is a transcript of the company's Q3 2007 Earnings Conference Call, during which two of the inventors from the '540 and '548 applications (Mr. Wilson and Mr. Tam) discuss, among other things, the details of Qsymia's once-a-day formulation and dosages. Your firm may feel a need to disclose Exhibit 99.1 to the USPTO for any one or more of the following reasons:
- The disclosure predates the earliest filing of the '540 and '548 priority application (12/135,953).
- It does not appear Exhibit 99.1 has been previously disclosed to the USPTO, for example, in an information disclosure statement (IDS).
- The specific dosages of Qsymia are disclosed.
- The motivation for the once-a-day formulation, namely improved compliance and an allegedly reduced side effect profile, is disclosed.
- Mr. Tam's statement that, "Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic studies have confirmed that the final formulation of Qnexa is comparable with the twice-a-day formulation that was used in the Phase II study conducted at Duke University," is disclosed. On the conference call, Mr. Tam later states the once-a-day formulation "has the exact dosing, timing and exposure relative to what was done in the Phase II study."
- Reference is made to Dr. Najarian's extensive prescribing history with the drug combination, which includes the treatment of 10,000 patients.
While the inventors of the '540 and '548 applications may be able to swear behind the 8-K, it is likely the patent examiner of the application would find the disclosure, especially points 4, 5 and 6, material to patentability — whether the reference is sworn behind or not.
More specifically, from the conference call we learn that the once-a-day formulation, which is largely the subject of the '540 and '548 applications, has the exact same dosing, timing and exposure as the twice-a-day formulation used in the phase 2 trial. This simple twice-a-day formulation seems to be based on Dr. Najarian's earlier patents (see the Examples section), the earliest of which is cited throughout the prosecution of the '540 and '548 applications.
In light of this, how can the once-a-day formulation offer anything that is surprising or unexpected? Was it formulated primarily for convenience and compliance?
Presumably the '540 and '548 applications were allowed based on the September 16, 2013 declaration signed by Peter Tam and the subsequent examiner interview (on September 27, 2013) that convinced the examiner that the dosages and formulation of once-a-day Qsymia provide for surprising and unexpected properties. In my view, these arguments directly contradict the earlier statements made by Mr. Tam on the conference call. Specifically, the declaration states, "The specific formulation and specific dosage ranges and dosage ratio of the combination of phentermine and topiramate…are not taught or suggested by the cited reference." (See page 3, section 7). Later, Mr. Tam declares, "Importantly, the pharmacokinetics profile of the claimed unit dosage forms surprisingly permits 24 hour coverage of phentermine and topiramate (thereby suppressing appetite and enhancing satiety throughout the day)." (See page 4, section 7). Both of these statements seem to be at odds with point 5 above.
And when you add Dr. Najarian's 10,000 patient experience with the drug combination (with dosages, formulations, safety and outcomes that have never been disclosed to the USPTO), the hurdle for demonstrating surprising and unexpected results may become even higher in light of the missing data from this extensive public use. The examiner cannot make the necessary comparison between the prior art (Exhibit 99.1 and Dr. Najarian's extensive prior use) and the features (e.g., dosing, timing and exposure) of the once-a-day formulation because the critical data has not been disclosed.
Would Dr. Najarian, also an inventor on the '540 and '548 applications, be able to sign Mr. Tam's declaration under penalty of perjury? Which of Mr. Tam's statements would the examiner believe if given all of the prior art? How is a federal judge going to view this, particularly if it is not disclosed to the examiner?
Given all of these facts, it seems to me that you, the inventors and your client are ethically obligated to pull these applications from issuance and provide the examiner with the whole story, including the transcript from the November 9, 2007 conference call and a summary of the results from Dr. Najarian's experience treating 10,000 patients at his weight loss clinic.
Robert F. Diggs


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Violent Spirit Hidouman (ヒドーマン Hidōman?) is a master of the tachi and the spiked ball on a chain. He battles with both of these weapons on a single chain. While engaged in a secret meeting in an active mineshaft, one of the miners accidentally witnesses the event. Hidouman is assigned to silence the miner, so he takes the miner's family hostage, which lures Metalder into battle. Metalder confuses him through duplication techniques inspired by a previous fight with Galador, and then strikes his hand to separate him from his weapon. Metalder then destroys him with his Laser Arm attack, which also splits him in half.


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Rodrigo Gularte, 49, Brazil:
Gularte was convicted of smuggling six kilograms of cocaine stashed in his surfing gear in 2004.
He was detained along with two other men, but took the blame for the covert drug operation, and was sentenced to death one year later.
The Gularte family have tried without success to obtain clemency for him by saying doctors have classed him as paranoid schizophrenic, which would normally see him transferred to a psychiatric facility.
His lawyer said he would continue his fight to stop the execution and was due to launch a last-ditch bid for mercy.
If the execution goes ahead as planned, Gularte will be the second Brazilian to be executed under Indonesia's tough crackdown on drug smuggling.
Relatives and friends said Gularte had spent most of his time alone at Nusakambangan prison, on the execution island, talking to the walls, imagining ghosts or hearing voices.
Gularte was born into a wealthy family in the southern Brazilian city of Foz do Iguaco.
He was a keen surfer and relatives remember him as a kind young boy who slipped into depression, and became involved in drugs after his parents divorced when he was 13.
Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso, 30, Phillipines
A Filipino migrant worker who was sentenced to death in October 2010 for smuggling 2.6 kilograms of heroin into Jogjakarata from Malaysia.
She is the only female and has spent the shortest amount of time on death row.
Born to a poor family in the Philippines, Veloso is a single mother of two boys who insists she went to Indonesia for a job as a maid and was duped by an international drug syndicate.
Veloso says she was first offered a job by a friend in Malaysia, but upon her arrival she was told the work was actually in Indonesia so immediately flew there.
She claims the heroin was secretly hidden in her suitcase in Malaysia
Silvester Obiekwe Nwolise, 47, Nigeria:
Sentenced to death for smuggling 1.2 kilograms of heroin into Indonesia from Pakistan in 2004.
Obiekwe was reportedly running a drug ring while on death row, outraging authorities who ordered he face the firing squad as soon as possible.
His wife Fatimah claimed Obiekwe was unemployed in Nigeria's largest city, Lagos, before being lured to Pakistan on the promise of a quick-paying job but was duped.
According to his wife, once in Pakistan Obiekwe was asked to swallow capsules he was told contained goat horn powder, and fly to Indonesia.
Ms Fatimah, who is Indonesian, described Obiekwe as just a 'poor courier'.
The pair met in prison in 2007 when she accompanied a friend who was visiting another inmate, according to reports.
They married that year and have since had two children, now five and three.
Okwudili Oyatanze, 41, Nigeria:
Oyatanze was arrested in 2001 for trying to smuggle 1.15 kilograms of heroin, in his stomach, through Jakarta's international airport from Pakistan.
He was convicted the following year and sentenced to death.
Known in Indonesia's penal system as the 'Death Row Gospel Singer', Oyatanze was the front man for a band comprising prison inmates.
He has written songs and released multiple albums from inside jail.
Oyatanze, born in southeastern Nigeria, reportedly launched a garment business in 1999 and travelled to Indonesia to buy clothing to market in Nigeria.
When the business collapsed, he found himself steeped in debt.
Seizing a chance to earn some easy money, Oyatanze travelled to Pakistan to become a courier.
The drug smuggling plan reportedly involved swallowing capsules of heroin before boarding a flight to Jakarta.
Zainal Abidin, Indonesia:
Zainal Abidin, from Palembang in south Sumatra, was caught in 2001 possessing 58.7 kilograms of marijuana.
His original life sentence was upgraded that same year to death for his role in the massive operation on the well-travelled Aceh-to-Java drugs smuggling route.
Indonesian authorities at the time of his arrest were cracking down on the marijuana trade, believing the proceeds from sales were being used to fund the Free Aceh Movement of north Sumatra.
He was sentenced to death in December 2001.
Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, Australia:
In a Bali hotel room almost a decade ago, two young Australian men strapped packages of heroin to the bodies of four nervous drug couriers – one package around each thigh and another to the back of their waists.
Andrew Chan, then 21, and Myuran Sukumaran, 24, both from Sydney, weren't taking the risk of personally smuggling more than 8kg of heroin to Australia. They were the organisers of a Bali "holiday" for seven other young Australians. They gave the orders, booked flights and accommodation, picked up the heroin, even bought loose, gaudy tourist shirts to cover up the drugs.
The Bali Nine, as they are now known, had been followed by Indonesian police since the day they arrived in the tourist mecca – tipped off by Australian federal police. Chan was arrested at the airport with the four couriers on 17 April 2005 – Renae Lawrence, Martin Stephens, Scott Rush and Michael Czugaj – just before boarding a flight to Sydney. Sukumaran was arrested the same night in a Bali hotel room with three other would-be mules.
The couriers admitted their crimes and are serving life or 20-year prison sentences. But Chan and Sukumaran denied they had anything to do with the scheme and blamed the drug mules for scapegoating them. The extensive surveillance, phone records and the evidence of the couriers made their denials unbelieveable. In 2006 they were sentenced to death by firing squad.
Raheem Agbaje Salami, 50, Nigeria:
Salami was caught smuggling 5.3 kilograms of heroin into Indonesia in 1998.
Salami, who initially was wrongly said to have come from Spain, spent five years believing that he would one day be released.
He had been sentenced, in 1999, to a life term by the Surabaya District Court in East Java for bringing the stash of heroin through Surabaya airport.
In 2006, however, the Supreme Court upgraded his sentence to death.
Martin Anderson, 50, Nigeria:
Anderson, also known as Belo, was sentenced to death in 2004 after being convicted of possessing 50 grams of heroin in Jakarta in November, 2003.
He had travelled to Indonesia on a fake Ghanaian passport.
It would have been 10, but this one got a 2 weeks extension:
Serge Atlaoui, France:
Frenchman Serge Atlaoui, who was due to face the firing squad, was given a last-minute, two-week reprieve.
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