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Baltimore fighting against beetle that targets its ash trees
BALTIMORE (AP) — With the arrival of an invasive green Asian beetle in Baltimore, local governments and property owners are confronting tough — and potentially costly — choices about whether to try to save ash trees at risk of infestation or cut them down.
The culprit is the emerald ash borer, which could attack any of the 5 million to 6 million ash trees across the Baltimore metropolitan area. With the infestation already underway, City Hall is seeking a contractor to inject as many as 820 curbside ash trees with insecticide.
"We are taking the initial steps to deal with what's going to be a tragic situation," said Erik Dihle, the city's arborist.
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It was a filled-to-the-brim evening of music at the Santa Barbara Bowl on June 7, when the Wheels of Soul Tour rolled into town with the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, plus special guest Doyle Bramhall II.
The evening started with blues rock Texas-style courtesy of Bramhall, who has been tapped by the likes of Eric Clapton and Roger Waters to contribute his fiery fretwork to their bands.
Next up was a generous set by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, "a full service show" of feel-good funk and soul music with tight horns and tight rhythms. Jones shined on the sultry "When You Love Me," which she joked reminded her of a song from a James Bond movie, and on a fast and funky cover of "Heard It Through the Grapevine."
But the one that brought the biggest cheers was "Get Up and Get Out," which she explained had a new meaning after she was successfully treated for cancer, as in, "Cancer, you get up and you get out!" To the crowd's delight, this one had Jones in firecracker mode showing off her energetic dance moves in a celebration of beating the demon.
The Tedeschi Trucks Band — named after gritty voiced Susan Tedeschi and her husband, Derek Trucks, and also with a killer horn and rhythm section — kicked off with the New Orleans funk of Allen Toussaint's "There's a Break in the Road," which set the tone that it was gonna be a good time. This featured some smokin' guitar from Trucks, who is recognized as one of the all-time great slide guitarists, a pursuit that requires a sharp ear and a precise touch but also allows a very high level of expressivity. Trucks got particularly hot with a transcendent guitar solo during "Idle Wind," which also had Tyler Greenwell and JJ Johnson playing a cool drum duet. This was followed by the Southern fried funk of "Made Up Mind."
Around 9 p.m., Tedeschi pointed out that on the East Coast it was Trucks' birthday, and as a birthday treat they had Bramhall join in for the blues standard "Key to the Highway." This seemed particularly fitting, as it is probably best known to rock fans from the version by Derek and the Dominos on the album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, the band featuring Duane Allman and Clapton that Trucks got his first name from.
The roles of those guitar heroes were nicely filled by Trucks, who was a longtime member of The Allman Brothers and bears more than a passing resemblance to Allman, and Bramhall, who as mentioned above spent time in Clapton's band and whose hair even bore a resemblance to Clapton's Cream-era perm.
Bramhall stuck around for "All That I Need," which he co-wrote with Trucks and Tedeschi, and the show highlight — a cover of Etta James' "Tell Mama," which had Jones back onstage trading off impassioned vocals with Tedeschi.
The main set closed with "Bound for Glory," which had a cool groove and a great organ solo and wah-synth solo by Kofi Burbridge, who himself has an Allman Brothers connection once removed as brother of former Allman Brothers bassist Oteil Burbridge. As the curfew approached, the band started their encore with the Blood, Sweat & Tears song "More and More," which had background singers Mike Mattison and Mark Rivers taking the lead and really belting it out. The show closed with the bluesy number "The Storm."
Although one felt that the Tedeschi Trucks Band had plenty of gas left in the tank, the Bowl curfew necessitated a close to the evening. But what an evening it was, thanks to the singing of Jones and Tedeschi, the guitar of Trucks and Bramhall, and a couple of amazing backing bands.
Setlist for the Tedeschi Trucks Band
» There's a Break in the Road
» Anyhow
» Idle Wind
» Made Up Mind
» Midnight in Harlem
» Key to the Highway
» All That I Need
» Tell Mama
» Bound for Glory
» More and More
» The Storm
— Jeff Moehlis is a Noozhawk contributing writer and a professor of mechanical engineering at UC Santa Barbara. Upcoming show recommendations, advice from musicians, interviews and more are available on his web site, music-illuminati.com. The opinions expressed are his own.


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Maze Shooter Game Beta – in 3DWebWorldz.com
Beta testers wanted before we add the final "game" touches. Be sure to tell us what you think in Discord or here. Instructions: Once you enter, try to find your way through the maze. There are cubes sitting around, along with floating spheres. Shoot once (mouse click) to turn red. Second shot disintegrates object. We […]Continue Reading


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Posted in: Movies, san diego comic con | Tagged: Batman And Harley Quinn, bruce timm, Comic Con International, DC Animated, dc comics, harley quinn, HRL, san diego comic con, sdcc
'Batman And Harley Quinn' To Premiere At San Diego Comic-Con 2017
Despite mixed fan reception for the live action adaptations of DC Comics in theaters, the animated universe of the comic personalities continues to make fans happy. The next chapter in the cartoon lexicon is Batman And Harley Quinn, an animated story about the clown princess of crime and the caped crusader. Also, Nightwing.
Over on the official San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) Toucan Blog, it was announced this morning that the world premiere of Batman and Harley Quinn will take place at Comic Con International this July.
Here is the trailer released for the flick back in May:
The announcement included news of a post-screening panel and discussion among available members of the core cast and filmmaking team, which include Batman voice favorite Kevin Conroy, Melissa Raunch as Harley, Loren Lester as Nightwing, Paget Brewster as Poison Ivy, and Kevin Michael Richardson as Jason Woodrue.
Needless to say, SDCC is a good place to have such a premiere, as it usually has one of the largest gatherings of comic fans on the west coast. Also, it's got the Harleypalooza get-together of Harley cosplayers. An asylum of Harleys, the collection of them together is always something to see.
Spawned from an original story by animation icon Bruce Timm, Batman and Harley Quinn arrives August 29th as the first Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack ($44.98 SRP) release of a DC Universe Original Movie; Blu-ray Deluxe Gift-set ($39.99 SRP), featuring an exclusive Harley Quinn figurine; Blu-ray Combo Pack ($24.98 SRP); and DVD ($19.98 SRP). The Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with HDR and a Blu-ray disc featuring the film; the Blu-ray Combo Pack features the film in hi-definition; and the DVD features the movie in standard definition. The Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Combo Pack includes a digital version of the film. Batman and Harley Quinn comes to Digital ($19.99 HD, $14.99 SD) on August 15th.
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, Batman and Harley Quinn is directed by Sam Liu (Batman: The Killing Joke) from an original story by Bruce Timm (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns) with a teleplay written by Timm and Jim Krieg (Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox). Co-Producer is Alan Burnett (The Batman). Executive producers are Sam Register and Timm. Benjamin Melniker and Michael Uslan are executive producers.


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A strain is an injury in which a muscle or its attaching tendon get either stretched beyond its capacity or torn. This occurs when you put undue stress on any of these connective tissues during the course of your everyday movements, while doing tasks at work, or during exercise or sports. When you strain aRead More
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It is no news that the amount of technology we need in our lives today is quite excessive. Whether it is watching movies,studying, going places or even playing a couple of video games, our world revolves around technology nowadays.It is always an ongoing cycle of switching between apps and gadgets and soon enough we realise that we depend on these gadgets to work, relax, pass time and entertain ourselves.
In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association recognised "internet gaming disorder" as a condition recommended for further research in the most recent version of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) used by psychologists and psychiatrists to diagnose mental health conditions. Although addiction to digital devices or media is not formally addressed yet, there is much ongoing research on addictive behaviour to technology in children.
I'm here to give you 5 ways to disconnect from the world of technology
Getting a good dose of fresh air everyday is extremely important. Ride a bike, go on a walk or a small jog around the area you live in.
Go meet a friend living nearby or talk to someone at home. Perhaps grab a cup of milk or tea with a loved one as you share how your day has been.
It may be difficult to meditate for a long period of time. You only get better by practice so a little bit of meditation everyday does no harm. Read our 4-7-8 meditation blog to guide you on a possible method you may use.
Spend some time doing something you love. It can be painting, reading, drawing anything you like. This helps our minds relax much more than we realise.
Engaging in physical activities releases endorphins in our body and stimulates blood circulation. This is really good for our muscles and organs to stay fit. A small run around your building or some yoga is perfect.
I hope these ways to disconnect make a huge difference in your wellbeing. Happy living 🙂


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Procrastination is when we delay or put off something we know is to our benefit. The key is to stop making excuses and do something.
Most people practice procrastination. What is important is to know when it is time to stop making excuses and do something. Here are some strategies that might help you. Remember - it is important to find strategies that work for you.
Strategies to overcome Procrastination
|Take Action
|Sometimes just doing something creates the mood and momentum to continue, so decide to just do something, anything to get you started which you can then use as a way in to further study.
|Visualise it
|Visualise or rehearse in your imagination completing the task and feeling pleased with yourself.
|Salami Technique
|Slice a task or goal down by function and time, getting down to smallest unit. This is useful if your excuse for putting it off is that it's so big or you have so much to do can't start. For example, a long reading assignment in a difficult subject can seem intimidating and easy to put off, however if you divide it into smaller tasks (chapters, sections) then it will be easier to schedule these tasks as well as seeming less daunting e.g. you can choose to just focus on the lit review or methodology section in one study session.
|Five minutes
|Spending just 5 minutes, anyone can do that short a time and once started you just might keep going!
|Related tasks
|Do something related; the back door approach. For example, if you have to start a project maybe decide to just go talk to someone about it; this in turn may lead you to the library because they suggest a reference. Often it can be easier to talk to someone then having to sit down and write.
|Worst first
|That particularly boring or difficult task is easy to put off, in fact you'll do anything not to get it done but often when you get the hard bit done first the rest is much easier to do. Do the hard bits when you are at your best mentally i.e. in the morning if you're a morning person.
|Keep motivated
|Keep yourself motivated by writing down your personal goals and posting them around the place where you can see them on a regular basis.
|Get support
|Get help from other people, friends, support services
|Pep talk
|Give yourself a pep talk. Remind yourself of the benefits of getting the task done and the consequences of failing to do it now. Remind yourself of the emotional and physical consequences of procrastination.
|Organise yourself
|Surround yourself physically with items associated with the task. Keep your study space organised. Make sure your environment encourages you to study (limited distractions, things you need to hand).
|Leave it unfinished
|Leave something definite to go back to when you finish studying – this helps to avoid pre-study fidgeting and things to distract you.
|Avoid negative thinking
|Avoid self-defeating, avoidance generating beliefs and statements that tend to encourage procrastination. Such as thinking you're not good enough or that everyone else is doing a better job or that you'll never get it all done. Instead, use enabling and positive beliefs and attitudes.
|Don't worry about making mistakes -you only find out what works by trying things. We often learn most from our mistakes.
|Use contingencies and rewards – something you enjoy after doing a task you've been putting off. For example, 20 minutes on statistics then going for a cup of coffee instead of the other way around. Also reward yourself at milestones along the way.
|Make your tasks visible – set up reminders, signs, lists, notes all around you.
|Make commitments
|An oft-used excuse is "I work better under pressure", so create pressure. Tell people you plan to get something done, and then they'll ask if you got it done.
|And Finally!
|Don't allow yourself to make a split-second decision to put if off yet again. Slow down the decision-making process to consider the importance of the task and the consequences of delay. Working under last minute pressure may sacrifice accuracy, damage relationships, and put your body under unnecessary stress.
Why do you Procrastinate?
There are many reasons why we procrastinate. Sometimes we just can't get started, some people fear failure and therefore don't start. Some other people fear success and having to meet high expectations all the time. Can you ask yourself what your reasons are for procrastinating?
In some cases procrastination is positive. Consider the following possibilities:
|1. Procrastinate deliberately:
|You might discover that if you can choose to procrastinate, you can also choose not to procrastinate.
|2. Observe your procrastination:
|Instead of doing something about it, look carefully at the process and its consequences. Avoid judgements. Be a scientist and collects the facts.
Procrastination Exercise
Think about one problem that might develop [or has already developed for you] and that leads to procrastination.
- Describe the problem:
- What is the source of the problem:
- What is the reason for the problem:
- Can you set a goal for a solution [be specific]:
- With your goal in mind what Options can you have [be practical in deciding your options]:
- What are the advantages of each of your options:
- What are the disadvantages of each of your options:
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For a great range resources on time-management, in a variety of formats, Click here to enrol the SLD Blackboard module.


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U.S. President Donald Trump has told his Turkish counterpart that the U.S. will no longer supply weapons to Kurdish YPG fighters in Syria, according to a Turkish official's summation of the call on Friday between the two world leaders.
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Trump made the comment Friday after speaking by phone with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
According to Cavusoglu, Trump said he had given clear instructions that the YPG not be given arms. Cavusoglu also quoted the U.S. president as saying, "This nonsense should have ended a long time ago."
A White House statement issued Friday evening said Trump informed Erdogan of "pending adjustments to the military support provided to our partners on the ground in Syria." The statement described the change as "consistent with our previous policy," and said it reflects the new phase of the battle after the fall of Raqqa, the capital of the Islamic State's self-described caliphate.
"The battle of Raqqa is complete and we are progressing into a stabilization phase to ensure that ISIS cannot return," the White House statement said, using an acronym for the militant group.
The statement did not specifically name YPG.
Erdogan and Trump also discussed the purchase of military equipment from the United States by Turkey, according to the White House.
Turkey has been pushing to persuade the U.S. to abandon support for the YPG as the militia fights the Islamic State group.
The U.S. considers the Syrian Kurds its best fighting force on the ground against Islamic State, but has to balance that interest with maintaining good relations with Turkey, a NATO ally.
Ankara considers the YPG a terrorist organization linked to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, in Turkey. The PKK has been fighting Turkey since 1984 in a conflict that has left about 40,000 people dead. Turkey, the U.S. and the European Union consider the PKK to be a terrorist group.
Relations between Ankara and Washington also have been strained over issues that include the U.S. refusal to extradite a cleric wanted by Turkey in connection with a failed coup last year. The cleric, Fethullah Gulen, denies involvement.
Additionally, Ankara has been critical of U.S. plans to try Turkish-Iranian gold trader Reza Zarrab and Mehmet Hakan Atilla, an executive with Turkish state bank Halkbank, on charges of defying sanctions against Iran. Ankara describes the case as political. The defendants are scheduled to go on trial next month in New York.


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Halloween 2019 will take place this time under the motto Beats & Beasts and will provide electronic music in the Roadhouse for a good mood. And what can't be missing at a Halloween party? So be just as creative, come by and win our little costume contest
Halloween Events
Halloween 2019
Here you can find all pictures and the aftermovie of the first edition of the Halloween Beats & Beasts Party!
Halloween 2018
"Happy Halloween" was the motto again this year at the Roadhouse. Numerous guests visited us with the most unusual costumes and celebrated until the walls shook. The complete scary evening you can see here in pictures.
Halloween 2017
For the first time we started a costume contest. The winner was the funniest and most creative costume.
Halloween 2016
Like every year, we rocked the Thunderbike Roadhouse this Halloween. With bloodthirsty and creative costumes and Jimmy Cornett and The Deadmen on stage, that wasn't a problem at all.
Halloween 2015
This Halloween was hard & heavy because we invited F.U.C.K. who have everything from hard rock to heavy metal in stock, which is fun.
Halloween 2014
At the latest after this unbelievable Halloween Party in the Thunderbike Roadhouse, Ski King should be well known to the numerous, partly spectacularly painted and disguised guests!


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by Xlic Admin
Photoinitiated processes are not only important for understanding natural phenomena but they also play an undeniable role in the booming fields of renewable energy, material design and medicine. Excited state processes have traditionally been explained from a static point of view, delivering in some cases a biased, incorrect or even incomplete description of the former. The simulation of the dynamics of such processes is therefore fundamental for the quest to understand the chemical and physical mechanisms.
The purpose of this school is to introduce its participants to state-of-the-art methodologies for the simulation of the dynamics of processes in the excited state, following the evolution in time of photoinitiated reactions, one of the priority topics of this call.
The school will be focused in simulating the dynamics of complex molecules. Electronic ab initio or TD-DFT methods would be sketched for obtaining the electronic wavefunctions or densities, that would be afterwards quantum-mechanically propagated. Moreover, several approaches for the treatment of the nuclei will be also provided, from full quantum dynamics to mixed quantum-classical dynamics.
The course is directed at PhD students, and young researchers, beginners in the field, working in theoretical chemistry and molecular physics.
The tutorial will be organized in 6 theoretical and 6 practical sessions, the latter taking place in the computer lab. The theoretical sessions will be of 3 hours and practical sessions will last 3 hours. The school will comprise 3 didactic blocks.
The first block will have an introductory character and will offer an overview of the field. The following block will focus on mono- and multi-configurational electronic structure methods for the description of excited states. The last block will cover dynamics methodologies. See description below. The school will end with a comprehensive overview (2 hours) of state-of-the-art applications, limitations, suitabilities, future perspectives and challenges of the different static and dynamical approaches described in the school.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Rebound is the laugh-out-loud adult funny awkward story of online dating company owner Adam Blackwood and investor representative Alison Quick who struggle to keep their minds on business while they fight to control their intense physical attraction to one another. Adam needs the twenty-million-dollar investment of cash from Quick Enterprises to launch a business venture, so sleeping with the daughter of the investor would be a career disaster. Alison wants to impress her father with her business acumen, so she is sent to dig up everything she can on Adam and his company.
Can wealthy millennials balance business and pleasure without failing at one or the other? And when does due diligence become unduly personal?
This story can stand alone, though it has overlapping characters from Noelle August's first book titled Boomerang. Don't read these books in public places AND try to suppress your laughter, or you're likely to snort coffee from your nose. Just saying, been there, done that. Not pretty.


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Bad support of ZIP archives with extra fields
For sharing multiple files, it is often convenient to pack them into an archive, and the most widely supported format to do so is probably ZIP. Under *nix, you can archive a directory with Info-ZIP:
% zip -r something.zip something/
(When you have several files, it is recommended to archive them in a directory, to avoid cluttering the directory where people will extract them.)
Using bsdtar to change an archive format
Streamable archive formats
Archive formats such as tar(5) and cpio(5) have the advantage of being streamable, so you can use them for transferring data with pipes and remote shells, without having to store the archive in the middle of the process, for instance:
$ cd public_html/blog $ rgrep -lF "archive" data/articles \ | pax -w \ | ssh newserver "mkdir public_html/blog ; cd public_html/blog ; pax -r"
One archiver to rule them all: bsdtar
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Sometimes, you have to use ZIP archives, or worse, RAR archives (curse them!), with one significant annoyance: zip, unzip, rar and unrar use a rather uncommon command line convention, compared to the usual tar, cpio and pax.
Repacking ZIP-based containers
Several modern complex file formats are based on a ZIP container: this is at least the case of OpenDocument and EPUB. However, they are not simply a bunch of files joined into an archive, but they follow some rules in order to be easily recognized by tools such as file. As I had to unpack, modify and repack such a container, here is a recipe to do that.


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Arthritis in dogs
February 3, 2010
COLLEGE STATION, Penn. – If arthritis has your knees creaking and your joints aching, it can be a miserable time. Rover may feel your pain.
Arthritis in pets can be just as agonizing as it is in humans, and the disease and its effects are very similar in both pets and people, says Dr. Sharon Kerwin, a veterinarian in Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
Arthritis can affect almost any animal, but it is especially common in dogs.
Kerwin says animal arthritis attacks bones and joints much the same way as the disease does in humans, but with one noticeable exception – it can strike some animals, especially dogs, before they become a 1-year-old.
"Any animal can get arthritis, but dogs especially seem to be prone to getting the disease," Kerwin says.
"It is not unusual for a dog to have a check-up in its first year, and the veterinarian can already detect signs of arthritis. It means the owner will almost certainly have to make some adjustments in the way the animal is cared for and the amount of exercise and movement the dog gets."
Certain breeds are especially prone to getting arthritis, and these include rottweilers, golden retrievers and labrador retrievers.
Kerwin says there are several signs pet owners may look for if they suspect their animal might have arthritis.
"First is an obvious decrease in activity," she explains.
"The animal may not want to go as far as it used to on a walk. It may not want to walk at all."
"In cats, it is sometimes a little harder to detect arthritis, but the animal may appear to be less active and may have trouble jumping on top of a chair or table."
Treatments can vary, depending on the severity of arthritis, Kerwin says.
Surgery, she explains, is sometimes recommended, especially if a hip or other joint is severely affected.
"Drugs are often prescribed, and these include Rimadyl (carprofen) for dogs. For cats, there are not as many choices. A low-dose aspirin can sometimes help, or there are several drugs which can be of benefit."
As with humans, weather changes – especially colder weather – can often be felt in bones and joints, and these changes can affect your pet, Kerwin adds.
"Probably the most frequent question veterinarians get asked about arthritis in pets is, 'Should I continue to exercise my pet?' There's no easy answer," Kerwin believes.
"Low-impact exercise, like a walk, is usually better than no exercise at all. Swimming is an ideal exercise for dogs if they will do it. But there is always a Catch-22 with exercise: If you don't exercise the pet, it will almost certainly gain weight, and if you do give the animal exercise, it can sometimes make the condition worse."
"That's why it's best to consult with a veterinarian to get the treatment plans best suited for your pet. Pet arthritis is not a death sentence for your animal, but owners need to be aware that the animal cannot do certain things."


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Objective: To personalize radiation therapy dose fractionation protocols, it will be necessary to first quantitatively describe tumor volume reduction dynamics and subsequently simulate the results of alternative fractionation schemes.
Methods and Materials: The proliferation saturation index (PSI) model of tumor volume dynamics was fit to weekly tumor volume data from computed tomography scans of n = 39 head and neck cancer patients who received 66 to 70 Gy in standard daily fractions or with accelerated fractionation. Using the outputs of this model, we additionally simulated how these patients would respond to hyperfractionation with 1.2 Gy fractions twice a day. We identified PSI values that would improve responses and outcomes to hyperfractionation compared to single daily fractions.
Results: The PSI model fit volumetric tumor response dynamics data with high accuracy (R2 = 0.92) using patient-specific PSI values. Simulations of an alternative fractionation protocol demonstrated that a subset of patients with intermediate PSI values could potentially have improved locoregional control by switching to hyperfractionation.
Conclusions: This is the first demonstration of the PSI model fitting data from head and neck cancer patients, and the results suggest a benefit from alternative fractionation schemes for a selected subset of patients.
Head and neck cancers (HNC) are commonly treated with definitive radiation therapy (RT) with or without systemic therapy, with RT being the single most common oncologic treatment.1,2 Few inroads have been made to synergize biological and quantitative approaches with radiation biology and radiation oncology methodologies to personalize and optimize RT. Standard treatment is 56 to 70 Gy in 1.8 to 2 Gy fractions once daily with or without concurrent chemotherapy,1 derived from maximum tolerable dose concepts and dose-escalation trials premised on a "one-size-fits-all" RT dose. Current radiation oncology clinical practice is that every patient receives the same treatment, planned strictly on pre-radiation American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) TNM stage (Tumor size, lymph Node involvement, Metastasis presence), without regard to individual tumor dynamics that may influence RT outcome. Oropharyngeal cancer still represents significant heterogeneity within the same stage group. Thus, it remains unclear why some patients with similar clinical stage, treated with identical RT dose and dose fractionation, are cured while others are not. There is a strong need for personalized RT for individual patients.3
Adaptive RT delivery has been suggested primarily for anatomical and spatial adjustments during the course of treatment.4 Although alternative fractionation schemes have been tested in clinical trials with modest improvements from altered fractionation, it is possible that these benefits may be offset by increased toxicities across the cohort.5 This sets up the need to be able to identify specific patients who may benefit from alternative fractionation protocols. To rigorously evaluate every possible radiation dose and dose fractionation is experimentally and clinically unfeasible.6 However, the burgeoning field of integrated mathematical oncology may make such analyses possible. The integration of quantitative approaches could provide novel, reliable biomarkers based on mathematics and patient-specific disease dynamics to guide RT treatment personalization.7-9
Mathematical modeling in radiation oncology has a long history, with the linear-quadratic (LQ) model,10-14 biologically effective dose (BED),15-19 tumor control probability,20–22 and normal tissue complication probability (NTCP)23-25 being widespread in research and practice. Recent mathematical modeling and simulation studies of the canonical radiobiological principles have led to the concept of temporally feathered radiation therapy (TFRT). In TFRT, different treatment plans are developed for each weekday of fractionated radiation to spare organs at risk in fractionated radiation schedules.26,27 In close collaboration with experimental biologists, a mathematical model of glioma response to radiation has been calibrated and validated to develop and subsequently experimentally confirm radiation protocols that optimally counteract stem cell de-differentiation dynamics.28
One mainstay of mathematical modeling in radiation oncology is to simulate the volume regression profiles during RT,29-33 and to predict responses to a variety of dose and dose fractionation protocols.33-37 Previous analyses revealed that parameters of complex models may be impossible to determine with limited clinical data,38 suggesting that the number of patient-specific parameters must be kept to a minimum to avoid overfitting and model uncertainty. To this extent, the novel concept of a proliferation saturation index (PSI) has been previously introduced to simulate non-small cell lung cancer patient-specific response to RT with a single parameter.39,40 Mathematical analysis revealed that PSI can robustly describe clinical data for a wide range tumor growth models.41 Here we show that the PSI model can simulate head and neck cancer patient-specific responses to RT with data from two clinical cohorts from Moffitt Cancer Center and MD Anderson Cancer Center. We then use the model to run in silico comparisons of a hyperfractionation protocol to identify which patients may most benefit from hyperfractionated radiation.
A total of 39 head and neck cancer patients were treated with 66 to 70 Gy RT with and without concurrent chemotherapy. Seventeen patients were treated at Moffitt Cancer Center where they received a total of 66 to 70 Gy RT in 2 Gy weekday fractions with concurrent chemotherapy, and the remaining 22 patients were treated at MD Anderson Cancer Center where they received a total of 66 to 70 Gy RT (2 or 2.12 Gy weekday fractions or with accelerated fractionation) with half of the patients receiving concurrent chemotherapy. The patient cohort was comprised of different primary sites (oropharyngeal, laryngeal, nasopharyngeal), HPV status, and clinical stage (stage T1-T4). Patient characteristics for the two cohorts are detailed in Table 1.
Tumor volumes were delineated on weekly cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) or CT-on-Rails system combining a GE Smart Gantry CT scanner (GE Healthcare) and a 2100EX linear accelerator (Varian) (256 total CT-scan-derived tumor volumes). It should be noted that contouring tumor volumes from CBCT scans is highly dependent on adequate image quality. Insufficient contrast, obstruction of the tumor by other patient anatomy, and other factors may prevent delineation of tumor volumes. We only included tumor volumes from patients who had contourable images. Nearly 50% of the patients considered for the study had inadequate image quality and were thus excluded. Locoregional control censored up to 5 years was abstracted as outcome measure and determined by biopsy confirmation or imaging sufficient to initiate additional treatments.
Tumor growth was modeled as logistic growth as governed by the following differential equation:
where λ is the intrinsic volumetric growth rate [day-1], V is the gross tumor volume [cc], and K is the tumor carrying capacity [cc], which is defined as the maximum tumor volume that the local tissue can support. We have previously proposed characterizing individual patient tumor growth rates with the PSI, as opposed to the patient-specific growth rates.41 PSI is defined as the ratio of the initial tumor volume at the start of RT, V0, to the tumor carrying capacity:
PSI is defined between 0 and 1 and PSI represents the fraction of nonproliferative cells in the tumor (Figure 1).
Response to radiation was modeled using the linear-quadratic (LQ) model:13
where SF(d) is the surviving fraction of cells after receiving a radiation dose, d [Gy]; and α [Gy-1] and β [Gy-2] are radiosensitivity coefficients. This is connected to the change in tumor volume by assuming that only proliferating cells are killed by radiation, in line with the Norton-Simon hypothesis that the rate of tumor regression under therapy is proportional to the tumor growth rate.42-44 The change in tumor volume with each radiation fraction is modeled as follows:
where γ is the volumetric death term per radiation fraction that is coupled to the LQ model as follows:
Custom scripts were written in MATLAB (Mathworks) to simulate volume trajectories given inputs of fractionation schedule, dose per fraction, λ, PSI, α, and α/β. To evaluate the ability of the model to fit the patient data, an optimization script was written using the particle swarm optimization function from the MATLAB Global Optimization Toolbox to find patient-specific PSI values, given a particular (λ,α) pair for the entire cohort, assuming α/β = 10 Gy. The optimal values for λ and α were found by performing a full grid search over λ ∈ (0.02, 0.18) day-1 with a step size of 0.025 and α ∈ (0.04, 0.25) Gy-1 with a step size of 0.01 to find the (λ,α) pair that minimized the mean square error to the patient data across the entire cohort for the first 4 weekly measurements.
The parameter optimization identified that the values of λ = 0.07 day-1 and α = 0.09 Gy-1 best fit the tumor volume dynamics across the entire patient cohort. Although the values of λ and α were the same for all patients, the patient-specific PSI values allowed the model to fit both shallow-volume regression dynamics (high PSI) and rapid-volume reduction responses (low PSI) with high accuracy (Figure 2A). Across the entire cohort, the model fit the weekly tumor volumes with high confidence; R2 = 0.92 (Figure 2B). Notably, while PSI was allowed to range from 0 to 1, only values > 0.5 were obtained from the fitting procedure using the optimized λ and α values, which indicates that the model was not overconstrained or overfitting the data (Figure 2C).
To assess the clinical significance of the model parameters, we compared patient-specific clinical measures with the fitted model parameters. Initial tumor size did not correlate with PSI (Figure 2D), but percent change in tumor volume after 4 weeks of RT showed a strong correlation with PSI (Figure 2E).
To translate tumor volume reduction to long-term patient outcomes, we tested midtreatment tumor volume reduction as a predictor for locoregional control (LRC). We found that the median tumor volume reduction at week 4 (-ΔV = 32.2%) perfectly separates out those patients who had early locoregional recurrence (Figure 3). This is comparable to the recent observation that midtreatment nodal decrease ≥ 43% in oropharyngeal cancer is prognostic for locoregional control.45
Given that the standard protocol with 2 Gy weekday fractions results in a subset of patients recurring locoregionally, we simulated an alternative hyperfractionation scheme of 1.2 Gy fractions 2 times a day (1.2 Gy BID). These simulations were performed using the previously optimized λ, α values across the cohort, and patient-specific PSI values. As expected, these simulations predicted that all the patients would have increased tumor volume reduction due to the higher total dose (Figure 4A). However, only a subset of patients with intermediate PSI ([0.835-0.91], Case II: 12/38 patients, 32%) is predicted to have sufficient marginal increase in tumor volume reduction to cross the previously determined volume-reduction threshold for LRC, indicating a potential to benefit from a switch to hyperfractionation (Figure 4B). On the other hand, patients with low PSI values have highly proliferative and radiation-sensitive disease (PSI < 0.835; Case I: 15/38, 39%), with both 2 Gy QD and 1.2 Gy BID yielding midtreatment tumor volume reductions > 32.2% indicating no additional benefit from hyperfractionation. On the other extreme, patients with high PSI values have less proliferative and more radioresistant tumors (PSI > 0.91; Case III: 12/38, 32%), and in this case neither fractionation protocol provides robust midtreatment tumor volume reduction.
Herein, we presented a simple mathematical model based on proliferation saturation index, PSI, that was able to characterize head and neck cancer patient-specific volume changes to fractionated RT with only 1 patient-specific parameter with high accuracy. Notably, the growth rate is assumed to be constant across the entire cohort, and all interpatient heterogeneity is captured in the PSI values. Of interest, initial tumor size, and thusly T stage, did not correlate with PSI and midtreatment response. The need to only determine one patient-specific parameter may facilitate future patient-specific modeling and predictions. It may be possible to estimate patient-specific PSI values using midtreatment volume reduction, which was shown to correlate with PSI. Furthermore, these modeling results demonstrate that treatment response dynamics may provide valuable insights to understanding the nature of the disease. These results complement previous analysis of pretreatment tumor volume dynamics associated with outcomes in patients with oropharyngeal cancer.46
Additionally, since the tumor volumetric death term was coupled to the LQ model, we were able to simulate the potential response to an alternative fractionation scheme of hyperfractionation with 1.2 Gy BID. Although hyperfractionation is not widely used in clinical practice to treat squamous cell head and neck cancers, large meta-analyses have shown an 8% difference in overall survival at 5 years post-treatment compared with standard fractionation.5,47 However, this benefit may be offset by long-term toxicities from the increased overall dose and logistical difficulties in delivering multiple fractions a day. Mathematical models of tumor volume dynamics may eventually serve as part of a framework to identify patients who would benefit from hyperfractionation over standard fractionation.
It is important to note that the α values identified in this study are for radiosensitivity for the entire tumor volume and are not directly comparable to radiosensitivity parameters derived from clonogenic assays in vitro. With the correlation of locoregional control with a volumetric reduction threshold at 4 weeks of RT, we used these simulations to identify which patients could benefit from hyperfractionation to achieve robust midtreatment tumor volume reductions that correlate with locoregional control. This study demonstrates mathematical-modeling-derived PSI as a radioresponse biomarker in head and neck cancer and supports previous findings in non-small cell lung cancer that patients with intermediate PSI values may benefit from hyperfractionation protocols.
Of interest mathematically, it is difficult to accurately identify a unique (λ,α) parameter pair that fits the entire cohort, as other parameter pairs with the same λ/α ratio would yield similar model fits. Thus, it is important to accurately identify either the volumetric growth rate before the start of therapy or tumor radiosensitivity. This can potentially be accomplished with just two pre-treatment CT scans spaced a few weeks apart, such as at diagnosis and at treatment planning or simulation, similar to a previous study of tumor volumetric growth velocity.46 Radiation sensitivity index, RSI, may be a candidate for radiosensitivity that will be explored in future studies.3 The alternative fractionation simulations are also limited by the canonical radiobiological assumptions of the LQ model. It will be important to verify whether this method of accounting for different dose sizes holds up in similar data with different doses per fraction.
Notably, our model cannot capture transient increases in tumor volume during the first few weeks of RT. These types of small increases in tumor volume, or pseudo-progression, in early weeks of treatment have been seen in the other studies. In a recent study of 44 node-positive oropharyngeal cancers,45 the authors saw changes in nodal volume ranging from a 74.3% volume increase to a 73.6% volume decrease at day 10 of chemoradiation; a 48% volume increase to a 94.9.% volume decrease at day 20; and a -18.1% volume increase to a 95.6% volume decrease at day 35. This can potentially be addressed by building a model with a delayed effect of RT.
We acknowledge that this analysis was performed on a small number of patients (n = 39), but we would like to note that our methodology of analyzing longitudinal tumor volumes (6 to 8 CT scans per patient) increases total data points to n = 256 CT scans, significantly strengthening the analysis. The usability of this model in making patient-specific predictions and clinical recommendations still requires independent parameter calibration and validation in independent datasets with larger and more homogenous cohorts.48 However, the results presented here are important steps in the mathematical modeling of RT response in this cancer type and demonstrate the potential for testing alternative treatment schemes in silico to inform the design of clinical trials for personalizing RT prescriptions.
Zahid MU, Mohamed ASR, Latifi K, Rishi A, Harrison LB, Fuller CD, Moros EG, Caudell JJ, Enderling H. Proliferation Saturation Index to Characterize Response to RT and Evaluate Altered Fractionation in Head and Neck Cancer. Appl Rad Oncol. 2021;18(1):18-25.
Dr. Zahid is a postdoctoral fellow, Department of Integrated Mathematical Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, FL. Dr. Mohamed is an instructor, and Dr. Fuller is an associate professor, both in the Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX. Dr. Latifi is an assistant member, Dr. Rishi is a resident physician, Dr. Harrison is the chair and a senior member, Dr. Moros is a senior member and chief of medical physics, and Dr. Caudell is an associate member, all in the Department of Radiation Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, FL. Dr. Enderling is an associate member, Department of Integrated Mathematical Oncology, and Department of Radiation Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, FL. Disclosure: Dr. Caudell reports grants, personal feesand other fees from Varian, outside of the submitted work. Dr. Enderling reports grants from NIH/NCI Physical Sciences in Oncology Network (1 U01 CA244100-01), while conducting the study. Dr. Zahid and Dr. Enderling have a patent "Personalized Radiation Therapy" (63/010,327) pending. Dr. Fuller reports grants from NIH, NIBIB, Elekta, NSF, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and the American Association of Physicists in Medicine. Dr. Moros reports grants/payments from Varian outside of the submitted work. No other authors have conflicts of interest to disclose, and no part of this article has been previously published elsewhere.


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Interior Design Student Baxter Estes Awarded Prestigious Angelo Donghia Senior Scholarship in Interior Design
Interior Design senior Baxter Estes was recently awarded a $30,000 Angelo Donghia Senior Scholarship in Interior Design, the largest interior design scholarship in the United States. Estes is one of only 15 students selected to receive the scholarship this year, based on a juried competition of portfolio submissions from 69 nominees at accredited institutions nationwide.
Estes' project, "Odyssey," is a conceptual bookstore that takes occupants on a voyage to worlds and times beyond, and was completed as part of a design studio taught by Assistant Professor Nerea Feliz in spring 2019.
Including Estes, thirteen UT Austin School of Architecture students have been awarded a total of $390,000 from the foundation since 2004. Previous Donghia Scholarship winners include Katherine Kligerman (2018), Janet Chen (2017), Raquel Torres (2015), Ashley Thompson and Jessica Yong (2013), Kimberly Cole (2009), Angela Lauer (2007), Sung Mi Kim and Katie Wooley (2006), Dessislava Boneva and Garrett Seaman (2007), and Lisa Pauli (2004).
The Angelo Donghia Foundation was launched in 2002, and awards scholarships to deserving students who are entering their senior year in a Baccalaureate Degree Program in Interior Design. This year's judges were comprised of designers, architects and representatives of the press including: Andre Kikoski, Andred Kikoski Architect; Beth Baumstark, Studio Greytak; Christine Carney, Roman & Williams; Erik Maza, Town & Country; Ilene Shaw, Design Pavillion; Joel Robare, Gabellini Sheppard; John Greytak, Studio Greytak; Marianna Howatson, Cottages & Gardens; Michael Bullock, Pin Up; Miriam Lissak, MWL Design Group; Parker Larson, Elle Decor; Rebeca Thienes, Interior Design; Renee Brown, Studio Greytak; and Wesley Moon, Wesley Moon Inc.
About Estes' Project:
In the digital age, the future of the bookstore relies on creating a unique spatial destination to engage the community. Inspired by famed Star Wars illustrator Ralph McQuarrie, Odyssey provides a dynamic, unearthly experience that changes to fit the essence of the works it is showcasing. Transparent modular shelves encapsulate visitors as they make their way throughout the undulating pod and explore the unknown. Odyssey inspires imagination much like the science fiction concept art it is celebrating, creating an escape from mundane life on Earth.
A central pod envelopes occupants and guides visitors on their journey through the space. This form, comprised of modular shelving units, includes variants of a base module in order to provide structural stability. Books appear to be suspended in the air due to the transparency of the shelves, defying gravity. The vessel also serves as an amphitheater for events, screenings, and presentations, harnessing science fiction's presence in both print and digital media.
Odyssey harnesses the power of light to change how we perceive space through the use of recessed color-changing LED light fixtures. Inspired by the works of Light and Space Movement artist James Turrell, cool radiance, warm glows, and the familiarity of natural light provide drastically different experiences, incentivizing visitors to return and experience the many worlds displayed within the bookstore.


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On 30 April 2018, Australian researcher Paul Dean, published a blog titled "The Advanced Aerospace Weapons Systems Application Program." Paul had received word from an individual, whom Paul referred to as "...someone who claimed to be in a senior defense program leadership role."
Whereas, we were all referring to the "secret Pentagon UFO study program" as the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP,) this individual told Paul that the program's name was actually the Advanced Aerospace Weapons Systems Application Program (AAWSAP.) This led to the uncovering of more information about AAWSAP; whose full correct name, turned out to be, the Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program.
FOIA request
"...any electronic or hard copy records that include: mission statements, program overviews, program aims, fact sheets, program briefs for commanders or other senior leadership, program histories, contract information, and other general information regarding a program (either still running or was running in the last 12 years) within the Department of Defense. The name of that program is "Advanced Aerospace Weapons Systems Application Program" (AAWSAP) or extremely similar. It was located possibly in the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), but I would like other DoD agencies checked. I saw a reference to this program in a register of DoD programs some years ago, so I do believe it exists or existed."
The DoD response
Almost two years later, the DoD responded in a letter dated April 14, 2020. The letter came from the Department of Defense FOI Division, 1155 Pentagon, Washington DC. It was a "final response" to Paul's FOI request. Part of the reply, stated:
"The Office of the Under Secretary for Aquisition and Sustainment (USD A&S,) a component of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD,) reasonably believes their office does not have records in their files that are responsive to your request. Therefore a search was not conducted. You provided additional clarification of your request and a search of the Office of the Under Secretary for Intelligence (USD(I)) a component of OSD, conducted a search of their records systems based on the additional information you provided. After thorough searches of the electronic records and files of USD(I) no records of the kind you described could be identified. We believe that these search methods were appropriate and could reasonably be expected to provide the requested records if they existed." I image this letter below:
So, the very first known FOIA request concerning AAWSAP, to the Office of the Secretary of Defense/JS FOI Desk has essentially recorded a "no responsive records held" reply. I am aware of other such FOIA requests, such as my own to the OSD/JS FOI Desk, which are in the pipeline. Paul's response gives us little hope of a positive reply.


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Know Your Enemy: Florida Gators
With the Fire of a Thousand Suns, Fueled by Another Thousand Suns.
Second Half Open Comment Thread
Hurricane Matthew Approves of the Georgia First Half Performance.
Nick Chubb Heisman Odds Jump to 10/1 After Dominating Week 1 Performance
222 yards and two touchdowns will do that.
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The Crowell School of Business takes a unique approach to business education. Students at Biola learn the essential strategies and skills needed to succeed in the ever-changing business world. The University then adds additional value through the integration of character development, ethics, and mentorships from business leaders.
Crowell is nationally recognized by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. They offer both a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration and Bachelor's of Science in Accounting on-campus. The B.S.B.A. has concentration options in International Business, Marketing Management, Financial Planning, Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics, and more. A Master's of Professional Accountancy is also available on-campus.
Student Life
Spirituality plays an important role in the Biola experience. Students attend weekly chapel, Christian based conferences, and participate in campus ministries. There are local, campus-specific, and global ministry opportunities. There are housing accommodations for both undergraduate and graduate students. Options include several traditional-style dorms or apartments. Both include resident life advisors who collaborate in peer counseling sessions, Bible studies, leadership training, and fun group activities.
Varsity sports, Club sports, and intramural sports are all ways that students stay active. Watching Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, and Football games is a common pastime. Students also enjoy taking part in intramural sports with teams like Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, and Dodgeball.
First-generation college students can receive specialized support through the FirstGen program. Mentors are assigned to help these students navigate the ins and outs of the college experience. There are also several floors of Blackstone Hall designated to FirstGen students, allowing them to easily connect with peers who are also the first in their family to attend university.
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There are three comprehensive distance learning programs offered through the Crowell School of Business. All three can be completed either fully online or in a hybrid format, making them a great option for any schedule. The Crowell Mentor program takes learning to the next level by pairing students with a successful Christian business person. Mentors provide personalized one-on-one coaching through the duration of the chosen program.
The Master's of Business Administration program is focused on developing "kingdom-minded entrepreneurs." Students take courses on ethics, theology, and biblical values. These topics are then woven into discussions about ethical practices within the workplace. The Master's of Management in Nonprofit Organizations is designed specifically for leaders in nonprofit and faith-based organizations. This distinct degree is a joint program between the School of Business and Talbot School of Theology, creating a blend of components from both an MBA and a seminary degree. Participants also choose their theology track in either spiritual formation or biblical foundations. A few of the topics covered within this specialized degree include marketing from a management perspective, organizational change and leadership, spiritual theology and formation, and social entrepreneurship.


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Which means that, instead of getting a break after saving the world, newly changed magical girls Illya and Miyu have to help deal with the side-effects caused by the sealing of the Ley Cards. Still, that shouldn't be too hard, right? Wrong! Not only are the ley lines failing, but to make matters worse, Illya somehow ends up with a magical clone… and that sinister clone has plans of her own! Worse yet, since the "dark" version of herself is drawing its power from the same source as our heroine, Illya's own powers are being reduced proportionately. These are definitely not the kind of problems that the average girl should have to deal with.
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Removing CO2 from the air and turning it into stone
Researchers have developed a way to use a naturally occurring mineral to remove CO2 from the air
Spotted: While world leaders focus on reducing future greenhouse gas emissions, former investment manager Talal Hasan and his company 44.01 (the molecular weight of carbon dioxide) are focusing on a different area: removing the CO2 already present in the air and water. 44.01 is doing this by using the mineral peridotite to convert carbon dioxide into harmless stone.
The peridotite reacts with carbon dioxide and water to produce calcite, another common and harmless mineral. This process happens naturally and can be seen in rock formations, as large streaks of calcite running through peridotite deposits. While peridotite is normally found miles below sea level, on the northern coast of Oman, tectonic action has brought large amounts of the mineral to the surface.
Hasan was working in Oman's sovereign investment fund when he learned that CO2 absorbed into the ocean along the coast had created the largest "dead zone" in the world. At the same time, the country's readily available supply of peridotite appeared to offer a unique solution. 44.01's goal is to harness the natural mineralisation process, speed it up and apply it on a large scale to remove CO2 from the atmosphere.
The startup's initial plan is to drill a borehole and pump in highly carbonated water until the peridotite is saturated. Initially, the CO2 is sourced from carbon capture companies like Climeworks. Hasan points out that this process is similar to that used by the oil industry, explaining that, "rather than pulling the hydrocarbon out, we're pumping it back in."
As attention turns increasingly to the fight against global warming, a number of innovations in carbon capture and sequestration are beginning to take shape. Some important recent developments include a system for making chemicals out of CO2, and a tiny carbon capture device that can be used by individuals.
Written By: Lisa Magloff
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3rd September 2021
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My previous life had me complete a Ph.D. in experimental nuclear astrophysics at the University of Notre Dame's Nuclear Science Lab and earning a B.S. in astrophysics and a B.S. in physics from Michigan State University's Lyman Briggs College.
My current interests include anomaly detection in the security space, and creating usable products from those detections. My multi-disciplinary background supports my creative problem solving (ask me how I stopped multiple botnets using astrophysics), and I am always willing to learn more from the people and teams around me.
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DARTFORD, KENT – 02 April 2021 – Elsewhen Press, an independent UK publisher specialising in Speculative Fiction, is delighted to announce the publication of The World is at War, again by Simon Lowe. An espionage novel set in a near future where technology has been discredited and a period of Great Regression in under way, The World is at War, again blends genre and expectation as characters take on an extravagant, often comic search for identity and meaning in unusual times.
In suburbia, low level Agent Assassins Maria and Marco Fandanelli are given a surprise promotion as "Things Aren't Going Too Well With The War". Leaving their son Peter behind, they set sail on the luxury cruise-liner Water Lily City, hoping an important mission might save their careers and their marriage.
Dilapidated and derelict, Panbury Hall is not what Peter expected from boarding school. Together, with his celebrity dorm buddy, he adjusts to a new life that involves double dates, ginger vodka, Fine Art face painting and kidnapping, as they attempt to uncover the mystery of Panbury Hall.
Despite being a member of the Misorov Agent Assassin dynasty, Chewti is a reluctant AA. She only joined the Family Business to track down her cousin Nadia, the rogue AA who killed her mother. Really, she wanted to be a school teacher. So when Nadia is spotted loitering in the grounds of Panbury Hall, the opportunity to avenge her mother's death and have her dream job is too tempting to turn down.
The cover is by Alison Buck
The World is at War, again is available from today on eBook platforms and will be published in paperback in June.
About Simon Lowe
Simon Lowe is the non-nom de plume of the author Simon Lowe. From humble beginnings inside a Melton Mowbray pork pie, Simon spent a summer building insulation for the millennium dome (nobody ever complained about being cold, did they?) before working the daytime shift as a flair cocktail waiter in a bar next to Leicester train station, impressing commuters with his juggling skills before pouring their coffee and thanking them for their patience. He would eventually find his feet in the big smoke as a bookseller. For ten years, he passed sharpies to famous authors with an envious, often murderous smile. He later went on to take charge of a primary school library, issuing fines to four year olds with indiscriminate glee. Fearing burn out, from the heady world of books, he chose to settle down in Hertford of all places.
As it stands, Simon has one partner, one son and one cat. Alongside writing fiction, he is a stay at home dad with ambitious plans to leave the house one day.
His short stories have popped up in journals and magazines on three continents including Visible Ink, Storgy, Firewords, AMP, Chaleur magazine, Ponder Review, Adelaide Literary journal, The Write launch, and elsewhere. He has also written about books for the Guardian newspaper.
The World is at War, Again is both a novel and a rumination on how very bad and very good the world would be without technology.


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Monetary Policy Necessity Is So Blase
Oct. 14 (Bloomberg) — Singapore's central bank maintained
its commitment to currency appreciation after the economy shrank
less than estimated last quarter, forgoing stimulus as labor
shortages and record home prices fuel inflation.
As expected.
GDP came better than expected on the quarter where a slowdown of of -4% QoQ was forecasted but the result was only a -1% drop which is still recessionary yet not as bad as we would imagine.
Keeping to the strong SGD would play to the global slowdown theme we are facing. A non recessionary slowdown for the moment with slower growth which is nonetheless still growth.
Core inflation is forecast lower for 2013 from 1.5-2.5% to 1.5-2% but MAS guidance is for higher 2014 core prices at 2-3% which is on the high side of their tolerance level.
It looks like manufacturing would continue to suffer with this strong SGD policy and will have to find their way around higher labour costs and the uncompetitive currency bit, to come up with cost savings and process efficient methods of work.
The USDSGD had a small reaction to the news today. Falling from its 1.2474 high at 742 am to a low of 1.2448 at 1025 am and holding at 1.2450 at the moment with the 200 day moving average as support for the past month, and the 3 month low of 1.2422 beckoning at us. If that goes, then 1.2350 will follow. Would expect the range to be 1.2350-1.26.
Interest rates, as such, will be low for a long time for the lucky ones with loans and reits. This policy signal is a long haul one, building the central bank a depot of reserves and ammunition for crisis management in the future.
Excuse me for being blase but it is pretty boring.
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State Sen. John Thrasher, who is up for re-election in three weeks, could move into the President's House at Florida State University less than a week after the ballots are counted.
A draft of a proposed $430,000-a-year, five-year contract released Tuesday has the St. Augustine Republican taking over as the university's new president Nov. 10. (The university paid $160,000 to consultants in the lead-up to the Thrasher appointment.)
The FSU Board of Trustees is scheduled to hold a conference call Monday to discuss the eight-page contract.
The state university system's Board of Governors is expected to sign off on Thrasher's appointment during meetings Nov. 5 and Nov. 6 at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.
Thrasher's Senate district includes all of Flagler County, one of four counties that will be on the hook for a special election to fill Thrasher's seat. Shortly after his FSU appointment, Thrasher told FlaglerLive that he preferred to stay on the ballot and have his seat filled by a special election after the Nov. 4 election.
"Given the late date we're at in terms of that process and going through the replacement process," Thrasher said, "I frankly would rather go through the election. I believe I'd be successful, and then if I'm confirmed by the Board of Governors, allow the governor to call a special election. That gives the voters an opportunity to really vet their candidates."
Board of Governors Chairman Mori Hosseini could have called a special meeting to deal with the Thrasher matter, thus enabling the election for his seat to take place in tandem with the Nov. 4 election, significantly reducing whatever additional cost it might have incurred. As it is, the board will keep its regular schedule. A special election may now cost around $1 million, if it also entails a primary, as is likely.
Thrasher says he's running, but he was a last-minute no-show at Wednesday evening's candidate forum hosted by the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce, Flagler Realtors and the local builders association at the Hilton Garden Inn. Democratic candidate Kathleen Trued and Independent Greg Feldman held the floor for 25 minutes, with Feldman suggesting to voters in the audience to elect him and save taxpayers $1 million. If either candidate is elected, no special election would be necessary, of course (and Feldman's statement would come true). Nevertheless, Thrasher's no-show confidence is such that he doe not think he can lose.
The Flagler County Commission is not relishing a special election for a reason entirely unrelated to Thrasher: a special election means commissioners will have to contend with a supplemental budget request from Supervisor of Elections Kimberle Weeks, whose relationship with the commission–among other local government agencies–is at an all-time low: she has been at war with the county attorney and the Chairman of the County Commission, and attempted to publicly embarrass another commissioner and the attorney at a canvassing board meeting in mid-September, though that maneuver backfired: Weeks is currently under investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Long before matters got that difficult between Weeks and the county commission, the two sides got mired in bitter and public conflict in the fall of 2009, after Sen. Jim King, who represented most of Flagler County, died, and a special election was called. That was the election that eventually got Thrasher elected. Along the way, Weeks requested an astounding $358,000 from the commission for the primary and the general elections–a sum larger than had been budgeted for the general election of 2008, the highest-turnout election in 16 years. The special election ended up costing Flagler less than $100,000. In other words, Weeks had asked for 258 percent more money than was necessary.
Commissioners are not looking for ward to what is likely to be yet another confrontation with the supervisor over the special election to replace Thrasher.
Thrasher, 70, is a controversial selection for president, as he was vigorously opposed by some students and members of the faculty who questioned his conservative political leanings and lack of academic credentials.
Trustees voted Sept. 23 to select Thrasher to become FSU's 15th president. A day later, he said he wouldn't be a hard negotiator on the contract.
Asked about the proposed contract Tuesday, Thrasher responded in a text, "I'm good."
Thrasher, an avowed FSU "homer" who received his undergraduate and law degrees from the Tallahassee school, has been a key in getting funding for the school while a state lawmaker. As House speaker, Thrasher was able to advance the creation of the university's medical school.
Thrasher will succeed Eric Barron, who left earlier this year to become president of Penn State University. Barron's FSU contract had a base salary of $395,000 a year, with a bonus of $100,000 for each $100 million reached in fundraising. Thrasher's contract offers an annual performance bonus of $100,000 for meeting goals and a 15 percent annual contribution into a retirement plan.
He will also be granted a tenured faculty appointment as a professor in the College of Law.
Thrasher, who has a downtown Tallahassee condominium in addition to his home in St. Augustine and property in Orange Park, Orlando, Green Cove Springs and Sky Valley, Ga., will be required to reside at the university-owned President's House, which will be staffed for grounds keeping, repairs and general maintenance.
The school is offering to cover "reasonable" moving expenses, as the contract says trustees want Thrasher on campus "in order for him to be immediately available to properly perform his duties and responsibilities."
He can also receive $250,000 for completing the five-year deal.
Money for Thrasher's base pay would come from the school, the University Foundation, and the Seminole Boosters, which will also cover his business expenses and dues for The Governors Club and University Center Club in Tallahassee. The school, foundation and boosters will also cover the "reasonable" expenses of Thrasher's wife, Jean, on university-related business trips.
The school is also offering $900 a month for car costs or an automobile fitted with an FSU license plate for his official use.
After receiving the long-expected presidential selection, Thrasher resigned as chairman of Gov. Rick Scott's re-election campaign. However, he kept his re-election bid alive noting the state Board of Governors isn't expected to review the contract until a day after the Nov. 4 election.
–Jim Turner, News Service of Florida, and FlaglerLive


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Summary of Process and Prototype to Date:
The SpatialFlow project began with an initial contextual review on the history of computer and programming interfaces, including visual programming. I uncovered keywords aiding my research, such as spatial computing, mixed reality, speculative design, iterative design, and skeuomorphism. Current industry standard 2D, VR and AR interfaces were also reviewed, noting critiques of each. Some notable examples are Rhino's Grasshopper plugin, Unreal Engine's material node editor, and Oculus Rift's menu interface. Through discussing with students of various programming skill levels, I uncovered one purpose where I can see great room for improvement – visual programming in order to create 3d structures or models, such as in architectural software such as Rhino.
I began prototyping and user testing using paper, moving to 3D models using Blender, to a 360 degree panoramic render, to Unity, using an Oculus Rift integration allowing for interaction. At the moment, users are placed inside an office room in VR, with the ability to move connected node blocks in the air, and press buttons to change the holographic display grid in the center of the room. Almost all of this interaction has been programmed in Unity. The current prototype does have limitations: the user cannot yet open up new 3D menus, manipulate the building blocks to create a different output, or collaborate with another person.
Plans to Develop the Project:
I plan on creating more visualizations so that users trying the VR prototype will get a better sense of the speculative workspace. I will create renders in which creatives are performing different tasks holographically, such as music composition, sculpting, animation, and level and environment design. The SpatialFlow visual programming interface could be one aspect of this room, shown being used for the creation of game logic or 3D structures and shaders. With the VR prototype, I am currently looking into tools that allow for multiple users to work in the same virtual room. I plan on dedicating a short amount of time into this to allow for a very basic level of functionality – if it turns out to be overly cumbersome, I will prioritize the depth of single-user interactions instead. Ideally, users will be able to actually 'program' to create an output using the 3D objects. If I am unable to have a high level of functionality with this, the VR prototype currently does allow users to move blocks around and manipulate the display grid. I would be able to have users load many different pre-created variations and scenarios of the user interface to be explored with more basic interactions instead.


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Angels mourn Tyler Skaggs' death, celebrate his life at memorial service
The tears flowed first, and then the words. Speaking would not come easily for Andrew Heaney on this day. There are mercifully few baseball players practiced in the art of eulogizing a teammate.
But there are few Tyler Skaggs stories that can be told without a smile or a laugh, or both. So Heaney talked about the one day this spring when Skaggs revved up his monster F-250 truck, and Heaney jumped in for a ride.
Skaggs was the resident disc jockey in the Angels' clubhouse, always discovering the latest and loudest music. As the two pitchers rolled along, a soft piano intro somehow made its way through the speakers.
The song was "Tiny Dancer" by Elton John, recorded two decades before Skaggs' birth.
"He had this look on his face," Heaney said, "this little grin."
Skaggs cranked up the volume, and the two sang loud, and way off key.
"Just living in such a moment of joyous freedom," Heaney said. "He was never afraid to truly be himself."
Heaney was one of 14 speakers to remember Skaggs on Monday at St. Monica's Catholic Church in Santa Monica at a memorial service led by the pastor who gave him his first communion. The 900 seats in the church were full.
The Angels team arrived on three buses. Other mourners included Angels owner Arte Moreno, former Angels manager Mike Scioscia, former teammates David Freese, Garrett Richards, Jered Weaver and C.J. Wilson, and current major leaguers and fellow Southern California natives Ryan Braun (Milwaukee Brewers) and Jack Flaherty (St. Louis Cardinals).
Speakers included longtime Angels executive Tim Mead, the new president of the Hall of Fame, who flew across the country after overseeing Sunday's induction ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y.
"Tyler has brought us together," said the pastor, Lloyd Torgerson. "Our world is as divided today as it has ever been. No question. We're all fighting and quarreling, and not talking to each other. His death, his life, has brought all of us together: his family; the Angels; some of the Dodgers, maybe; other people in the community. That is a blessing that we can't take for granted."
The last of the speakers, unplanned, was Skaggs' wife, Carli. The couple had married just last December and had planned on trying to start a family this winter.
"Last minute decision to speak," she said. "I didn't think I'd be able to do it. Tyler gave me some strength."
She spoke tenderly of sharing true love. She also shared the traditions the couple had embraced, including "dinner at Benihana's, daily Jacuzzi, and late-night runs to In-N-Out."
After the two-hour service concluded, an In-N-Out catering truck was on site, serving double-doubles at the reception.
Skaggs, an Angels starting pitcher, was 27 when he was found dead July 1 in a hotel room the day after the Angels traveled to Texas to begin a consecutive series against the Rangers and Houston Astros. Authorities ruled out suicide and foul play and have said they expect to complete laboratory testing and announce a cause of death in October.
Skaggs wore No. 45 as an Angel. Two floral arrangements graced the church, each with 45 in red flowers amid a backdrop of white flowers. As mourners entered the church, they could reach into a basket for a memorial pin, with "SKAGGS" and "45" in red letters on a white background.
The Major League Baseball Players Assn. announced a $45,000 donation to the Tyler Skaggs Baseball Foundation, established to support youth sports and other community programs that "make a real difference in the lives of kids and families every day."
However, of the first four photos mourners could see as they entered the church, none pictured him as a baseball player. One featured him as a newlywed, with his wife, in matching white clothes. One showed him wearing a Lakers jersey, one pictured him wearing a Mike Tyson T-shirt, and one captured him as a young boy, smiling with his eyes closed, sitting upon and embracing a giant stuffed lion.
That lion belonged to his aunt, Dianna Heikkila. She and her husband made a last-minute trip to St. Louis — booking the tickets on a Saturday, for a game the next day — for the chance to see Skaggs pitch and hit in a National League ballpark.
"We figured the opportunity to see Tyler pitch at Busch Stadium would only happen once in a lifetime," she said.
That turned out to be the final road game Skaggs would pitch. After the game, Heikkila recalled how she told Skaggs that giant stuffed lion would be waiting for him, and for the child he and Carli hoped soon to have.
Former Angels who experienced Nick Adenhart's death say memorial service for pitcher Tyler Skaggs might provide closure for the team as the season continues.
Richards, now with the San Diego Padres, hails from Oklahoma. He remembered the never-ending banter in which he would stand up for his Oklahoma City Thunder and Skaggs would back his Lakers.
"Tyler always ended the conversation with one word," Richards said. "Banners."
The stories flowed along with the tears, stories about Skaggs' love of Taco Tuesdays and about his pride in his hometown of Santa Monica, about his half-dozen nicknames that included one in Yiddish, about his "Trapzilla" pose in the gym, about the pitcher that his agent said resembled "a broomstick with a hat on the mound" as a high school junior, about how he wrapped his genuine friendship in a layer of swagger.
At one point, a speaker asked anyone who considered Skaggs to be a close friend to rise. Hundreds did.
Heaney concluded this way: "Take a moment and think of a story or an image that reminds you of all the good times you had with Ty. Take that memory and hold it in your hearts and in your minds. That is his lasting gift to everyone here."
Every now and then, when Skaggs controlled the sound system in the clubhouse, or the weight room, or on the airplane, a silly smile would spread over his face. He'd put on "Tiny Dancer."
"This one's for you, Hean," Skaggs would say.
When Heaney started at Angel Stadium last Tuesday, his first home game since Skaggs' passing, he changed his entrance music. As he threw his warmup pitches, the song that accompanied them was "Tiny Dancer."
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