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Full schedule of plenary sessions, breakout sessions focusing on specific livestock species, poster sessions, get togethers, conference dinners and more.
Welcome Program - Wednesday, 3 October 2018
|Arrival and Registration
Scientific Conference Day 1 - Thursday, 4 October 2018
08:30 Opening
Keynote Presentation
Dr. h.c. Erich Erber and Dr. Jan Vanbrabant,
Chairman of Executive Board, ERBER Group, Austria
Global Feed to Meat Outlook: Shaping Industry Competitiveness in a Fast-Changing World
Nan-Dirk Mulder,
Rabobank International, The Netherlands
Industry 4.0 – Transforming the Feed and Feed Ingredients Sector
Chris De Lavigne,
Deloitte, Singapore
Quo Vadis Global Meat - Four Resources and Innovation Scenarios
Prof. Dr. Peer Ederer
Program and Science Director, Switzerland
Breakout Sessions Poultry, Swine, Ruminants and Aquaculture
featuring experts from across the globe covering topics regarding animal health and nutrition along with key industry trends.
Poster Session
+100 boards displaying the latest research on metabolomics, nutrigenomics, transcriptomics, mycotoxins and more.
Continuation Scientific Program - Friday, 5 October 2018
08:30 Continuation Scientific Program
Role of Specialty Feed Ingredients to Minimize Antibiotic Use in Livestock Production
Joerg Seifert,
FEFANA, Belgium
Transcriptomics for Unveiling the Mode of Action of Antibiotics and Developing Alternatives
Dr. Bertrand Grenier
BIOMIN Research Center, Austria
Effects of Feed Additives on the Prevalence of Resistant Bacteria
Nataliya Roth,
BIOMIN Research Center, Austria
Antibiotic Resistance Profiling
Madhi Ghanbari and Andreas Köstelbauer,
BIOMIN Research Center, Austria
Mycotoxin Session
Toward an Integrative Understanding of the Impact of Mycotoxins on Gut Health
Dr. Gunther Antonissen,
Ghent University, Belgium
Climate Change & Mycotoxins
Prof. Dr. Naresh Magan,
Cranfield University, UK
Predicting Impacts of Climate Change on Staple Food Crops as Support for Mycotoxin Management
Prof. Dr. Paola Battilani,
Università Cattolica del S. Cuore di Piacenza, Italy
Enzyme Technology Against Zearalenone-Induced Hyperestrogenism
Dr. Wulf-Dieter Moll, BIOMIN
Research Center, Austria
BIOMIN Beach Night
Thursday afternoon
Poultry Session
Controlling Salmonella in Breeders - a Veterinarian'sPerspective
Dr. Eric Jensen,
Aviagen, USA
Poultry Enteric Health Challenges: Strategies for Today's Industry
Prof. Dr. Lisa Bielke,
Ohio State University, USA
Nutritionist's Viewpoint on the Removal of Antibiotics in Poultry Production in the USA
Dr. Shivaram Rao,
Cobb-Vantress, USA
Evaluating the Combined Effect of Probiotics and Coccidia Vaccine in Coccidia-Challenged Broilers
Dr. Martina Dardi,
Laboratorios Hipra, Spain
The Impact of Intestinal Integrity on Health and Performance
Prof. Dr. Luiz Felipe Caron,
Universidade Federal do Paraná, Brazil
Critical Points in Salmonella Control in Poultry Production Systems
Prof. Dr. Paulo Lourenço da Silva,
Federal University of Uberlandia, Brazil
Ruminants Session
Opportunities and Challenges for Phytogenic Compounds to Improve Gut Health and Productive Performance in Ruminants
Prof. Dr. Jong-Su Eun,
Utah State University, USA
Global Dairy Outlook – The Implications of Pursuing Higher Quality over Quantity
Hayley Gourley MSc,
Rabobank, New Zealand
Understanding the Interactions of the Immune System and Gut Health in the Ruminant: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Prof. Dr. Christopher Chase, South
Dakota State University, USA
Leaky Gut And The Glucose Costs Of Immune Activation
Prof. Dr. Lance Baumgard,
Iowa State University, USA
Indian Dairying : Global Leadership , Challenges & Outlook beyond 2025
Mr. Rahul Kumar,
Lactalis, India
An Overview of Ruminant Production Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Outlook Beyond 2025
Dr. Michiel Scholtz,
Agricultural Research Council-Animal Production Institute, South Africa
Swine Session
Can Nutrition Close the Genetic Gap?
Willem Steyn, SwINE Nutrition Management / TOPIGS NORSVIN, South Africa
The Role of the Microbiome in Gut Health
Prof. Dr. Richard Ducatelle, Ghent University, Belgium
Antimicrobial Resistance: A Challenge and an Opportunity
Prof. Dr. Bruno Gonzalez-Zorn,
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
Real-Time Management to Minimize the Use of Drugs in Pig Production
Prof. Dr. Seksom Attamangkune, Thailand
Swine Profitability – Challenges and Opportunities
Dr. Roman Moreno, Seaboard Foods, USA
Practical Use of Biomarkers: Today's Reality and Future Development
Dr. Veronika Nagl, BIOMIN Research Center, Austria
Aquaculture Session
Plenty of Fish: How the Choice of Domesticated Species Influences Aquafeed Demand
Dr. Julian Conway McGill,
LMC International Ltd, United Kingdom
Effcient Animal Production Without Antimicrobial Growth Promoters – New Developments Towards the Use of Probiotics in Feed
Prof. Dr. Jørgen Schlundt, Nanyang
Technological University, Singapore
Nutritional and Performance Consequences of Fishmeal Replacement
Dr. Sureyya Özkizilcik,
Nutra Yem, Turkey
Africa in the Future of Aquaculture Production, Challenges and Opportunities
Clifford Spencer,
Aquaculture Without Frontiers, United Kingdom
Aquatic Disease – Counting the Costs of the Top 100
Dr. Andrew Shinn,
Fish Vet Group, Thailand
Predictive Models as a Tool to Evaluate Aquafeeds
Dr. Luís Conceição, Sparos Lda., Portugal
Social Day - Saturday, 6 October 2018
|Social Program including lunch


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Inmate dies after assault at Jessup facility
Investigators say Javaughn Young, 26, found with head trauma
An inmate at the Maryland Correctional Institution in Jessup has died after being assaulted inside the facility Thursday evening.
Maryland State Police and Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services officials said officers were called to the east wing of the facility around 7 p.m. Thursday, where they found Javaughn Young, 26, lying in a walkway near the entrance to the wing.
Investigators said Young had suffered trauma to his head, but they didn't elaborate. Young was taken to Shock Trauma in Baltimore in critical condition, but succumbed to his injuries at 12:15 p.m. Friday. His body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.
Homicide detectives and corrections officials are working together on the investigation. They said another inmate has been identified as a suspect and that charges against him are pending.
Investigators said they continue to interview more than 60 inmates who may have witnessed the assault.


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Adefovir Dipivoxil for the Treatment of Hepatitis B in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infected Patients With Decompensated Hepatitis B Liver Disease and a Hepatitis B Viral Load of at Least 1.0 X 10(6) (Copies/mL) Despite 52 Weeks of Lamivudine Therapy
Adefovir Dipivoxil to Treat Hepatitis B in HIV-Infected Patients
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of adding the experimental drug adefovir dipivoxil to lamivudine for treating hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in HIV-infected patients with liver cirrhosis. Adefovir inhibits HBV by interfering with replication of the virus's genetic material. In some people, the drug has been active against strains of HBV that are resistant to lamivudine; it may also have some activity against HIV. HIV-infected patients 21 years of age and older with chronic hepatitis B infection and liver cirrhosis who have received lamivudine treatment for at least 1 year may be eligible for this 48-week study. Candidates will be screened with a complete medical history, blood tests and a 24-hour urine collection. Blood tests include HLA typing (a test of genetic markers on white blood cells that permit specialized immunology studies). Within 4 weeks, candidates who appear eligible for the study will have a physical examination and medical history, an abdominal ultrasound (imaging test using sound waves) to check for cancer of the liver, chest X-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG). Blood and urine tests will also be done, and women who can become pregnant will have a pregnancy test. Patients who meet the study criteria and decide to participate will then start treatment with one 10-mg adefovir pill per day by mouth. In addition, patients will continue to take all other medications prescribed by their doctor. Follow-up clinic visits will be scheduled as follows: - Days 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 and 21 - Blood will be drawn for specialized immunology tests and to measure blood levels of HIV and HBV. - Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 - Blood and urine (single sample) tests will be done to determine the side effects of adefovir and its effect on the HBV infection. - Week 48 or early termination (end of study) - Blood tests (including tests for hepatitis C and D), abdominal ultrasound and a 24-hour urine collection to evaluate kidney function will be done. - Monthly visits beyond week 48 - Based on the HBV response to treatment and the availability of the drug from the sponsor, patients may be offered to extend their treatment with adefovir. Those who continue will have monthly follow-up visits for blood and urine (single sample) tests.
Detailed Description
Patients co-infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) who have advanced liver disease (decompensated cirrhosis by Child-Pugh score and no known cause of hepatitis other than HBV), a HBV viral load of at least 1 million copies/mL blood, and at least one year of therapy with lamivudine will be treated with open-label adefovir dipivoxil 10 mg daily and lamivudine 150 mg bid to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this regimen in this patient group and to obtain specimens for studies of immune responses to HBV in HIV-infected patients. Additionally the kinetics of viral load response to adefovir will be assessed. Specimens will be stored for possible use in evaluating HBV and HIV resistance to adefovir. L-carnitine supplementation will be used only if low serum carnitine levels are documented. Patients will be followed for HBV viral load response to adefovir for 48 weeks with possible extension. The primary study endpoints will be HBV viral load at week 24 (per-protocol patients) and DAVG at week 24 (intent-to-treat patients). Adefovir will be discontinued for toxicity; there will be no dose reduction. Up to 30 subjects will be enrolled.
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INCLUSION CRITERIA: Age greater than or equal to 18 years Infection with HBV with HBV viral load greater than or equal to 1.0 x 10(6) copies/mL by Roche assay at screen HIV-infected as documented by ELISA and Western Blot in NIAID clinic (any CD4/HIV viral load) Decompensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh Score greater than or equal to 7: Class B or C cirrhosis) Class A with Score of 6 acceptable if secondary to ascites grading and not encephalopathy or laboratory abnormality (PT, albumin, bilirubin). Able to return to NIH for study visits Have a physician(s) outside of NIH who will provide routine, as well as HIV and liver specific, care. Receiving lamivudine at a dose of at least 100 mg qd for greater than or equal to one year prior to enrollment (with no dosing interruptions of greater than 1 month total in the previous year and no interruption in the 3 months prior to study entry) Serum creatinine less than 1.5 mg/dL Serum phosphorus greater than or equal to 2.2 mg/dL (normal range NIH 2.3-4.3 mg/dL) Neutrophil count greater than or equal to 1000 cells/mm(3) Platelets greater than or equal to 50,000/mm(3) Hemoglobin greater than or equal to 8.0 mg/dL ALT less than or equal to 287 (7 X the NIH upper limit of normal) Not pregnant or breast-feeding. Pregnancy test must be negative within two weeks prior to dosing with study medications. If capable of pregnancy: use of effective contraception during study: effective contraception methods include abstinence, surgical sterilization of either partner, barrier methods such as diaphragm, condom, cap or sponge, or use of hormonal contraception with an anti-HIV regimen that will not alter metabolism of hormonal contraception Willing and able to provide written informed consent Because liver disease can result in encephalopathy, willing to designate a person for durable power of attorney on the NIH form for medical research and medical care purposes at the NIH Clinical Center EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Prior use of ADV (outside of patient receiving adefovir from NIH under emergency use IND) or prior use of tenofovir, or cidofovir Active serious systemic infections other than HIV or HBV Liver disease caused by reasons other than hepatitis B e.g., HCV, HDV, Wilson's, hemochromatosis, autoimmune hepatitis (ANA greater than or equal to 160) except history of drug-associated hepatitis with discontinuation of causative agent History of significant encephalopathy History of clinically significant pancreatitis History of untreated varices New AIDS-defining event other than esophageal candidiasis diagnosed within one month prior to baseline Decompensated heart failure Treatment with immunomodulator drugs (interferons, interleukins, corticosteroids in greater than physiologic doses) in the 4 weeks prior to baseline. G-CSF and epoietin use are permitted. Anti-HBV therapy other than lamivudine (such as emtricitabine, lobucavir, entecavir, HBIG, clevudine, MCC-478) with the exception of interferon alpha, famciclovir or foscarnet that ended more than 12 weeks prior to screen. Hepatic mass suggestive of hepatocellular carcinoma Alpha-fetoprotein level greater than or equal to 200ng/mL Evidence of gastrointestinal malabsorption or chronic nausea or vomiting Current alcohol or substance abuse that potentially could interfere with patient compliance Malignancy other than cutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma, skin cancer treated by resection or HPV-associated carcinoma in situ or Bowen's disease in the 5 years prior to enrollment History of clinically significant renal dysfunction within the previous 12 months prior to baseline Concomitant therapy with aminoglycosides, amphotericin B, cidofivir, cisplatinum, IV pentamidine, vancomycin, systemic chemotherapeutic agents, probenecid or other nephrotoxic agents Proteinuria (greater than or equal to 3+) ANA greater than or equal to 3 EU Positive PCR test for hepatitis C Antibodies to hepatitis D (delta hepatitis) Pregnancy or breast-feeding History of organ or bone marrow transplantation Any systemic illness that will make it unlikely that the subject will be able to return to NIH for the required study visits.
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Colin JF, Cazals-Hatem D, Loriot MA, Martinot-Peignoux M, Pham BN, Auperin A, Degott C, Benhamou JP, Erlinger S, Valla D, Marcellin P. Influence of human immunodeficiency virus infection on chronic hepatitis B in homosexual men. Hepatology. 1999 Apr;29(4):1306-10.
Honkoop P, de Man RA, Niesters HG, Zondervan PE, Schalm SW. Acute exacerbation of chronic hepatitis B virus infection after withdrawal of lamivudine therapy. Hepatology. 2000 Sep;32(3):635-9.
Lai CL, Chien RN, Leung NW, Chang TT, Guan R, Tai DI, Ng KY, Wu PC, Dent JC, Barber J, Stephenson SL, Gray DF. A one-year trial of lamivudine for chronic hepatitis B. Asia Hepatitis Lamivudine Study Group. N Engl J Med. 1998 Jul 9;339(2):61-8.
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March 4, 2008
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Most clinical trials are designated as phase 1, 2, 3, or 4, based on the type of questions that study is seeking to answer:
In Phase 1 (Phase I) clinical trials, researchers test a new drug or treatment in a small group of people (20-80) for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
In Phase 2 (Phase II) clinical trials, the study drug or treatment is given to a larger group of people (100-300) to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.
In Phase 3 (Phase III) clinical trials, the study drug or treatment is given to large groups of people (1,000-3,000) to confirm its effectiveness, monitor side effects, compare it to commonly used treatments, and collect information that will allow the drug or treatment to be used safely.
In Phase 4 (Phase IV) clinical trials, post marketing studies delineate additional information including the drug's risks, benefits, and optimal use.
These phases are defined by the Food and Drug Administration in the Code of Federal Regulations.
In Phase 1 (Phase I) clinical trials, researchers test a new drug or treatment in a small group of people (20-80) for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
In Phase 2 (Phase II) clinical trials, the study drug or treatment is given to a larger group of people (100-300) to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.
In Phase 3 (Phase III) clinical trials, the study drug or treatment is given to large groups of people (1,000-3,000) to confirm its effectiveness, monitor side effects, compare it to commonly used treatments, and collect information that will allow the drug or treatment to be used safely.
In Phase 4 (Phase IV) clinical trials, post marketing studies delineate additional information including the drug's risks, benefits, and optimal use.
These phases are defined by the Food and Drug Administration in the Code of Federal Regulations.


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Is walking out of Mass in protest ever justified?
When tempers flare around the table of the Lord, sometimes the best thing to do is to head for the door.
By Victor Landa, founder and editor of the Latino daily news website NewsTaco.com and owner of Palabrero Communications. He has worked for 30 years as a journalist, including doing television news for Univisión and Telemundo and as a columnist for the San Antonio Express-News.
[Sounding Boards are one person's take on a many-sided subject and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of U.S. Catholic, its editors, or the Claretians.]
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I did something several months ago that I had never done in my life: I walked out of Sunday Mass in protest. No, fire and brimstone did not descend upon me; my leaving wasn't followed by gnashing of teeth. In fact I'm sure that if anyone noticed they probably thought I was going to relieve myself--which I was, just in a different sense.
Some pertinent background: I was raised Catholic, born to a Catholic family in a Catholic hospital and educated in Catholic schools. I was an altar boy, partcipated in serious religious retreats, and received all the prescribed sacraments (so far). But mine hasn't been so much a journey of faith as it has been a journey toward faith--church and sacraments, nuns and brothers and priests notwithstanding; or maybe precisely because of them. It's a nuance that has to do with a perspective from a place on the road, because I imagine that from a 30,000-foot view it all looks the same--the fact that all journeys of faith are also journeys towards faith.
It's also pertinent that I'm a journalist by trade, so I've trained myself to keep a healthy skepticism and an arm's-length distance from my own opinions. For many years I've nurtured a healthy distrust of all organized religion, my own Catholicism included.
But for the past several months I'd been going to Mass on Sundays again. The priest who celebrates the Mass I go to is a long-time friend. I consider him a mentor, a spiritual and intellectual leader. I returned to church because I missed his presence in the context of Sunday worship.
The Mass is a Spanish service, standing room only, I'd say 90 percent immigrant, awesome choir included. I spent a large part of my childhood in Mexico, I can tell the difference between a U.S. Latino and an immigrant by listening to the rhythms of their speech, by watching the way they carry themselves, and by how they dress for Sunday Mass. Take my word for it, these are mostly immigrant Latinos.
I felt at home among them, although not entirely in place with the overall organized religious context. Still, my friend the priest hadn't missed a beat since I last attended one of his Masses. He was vibrant, relevant, compassionate. After that first service, he saw me, gave me a bear hug and said, "I was so happy to see you here."
So I went back, twice. Then around the time when President Barack Obama signed a directive concerning health insurance in Catholic institutions my friend the priest wasn't there. Another priest was substituting that day. This priest was the parish pastor, an older, conservative man who had come to our diocese from Spain.
He reminded me of the reasons I had stopped going to church. It took him all of 90 seconds to turn his homily into a diatribe against the directive. He misrepresented it, saying it forced women to have abortions, and then he said the congregants shouldn't vote for the president, something along the lines of, "If Obama insists on doing this then we should let him know we don't agree on Election Day."
That's when I blew. I felt my fists tighten, my neck expand. My wife turned to look at me with what I sensed was concern (I think she was afraid I'd challenge the priest out loud. But I wouldn't, out of respect, for the same reason I still push my chair in when I leave the dinner table: Catholic school upbringing.) I said, under my voice, "I didn't come to church to be told who to vote for." And I walked out.
So what do you do when you walk out of church to a parking lot filled with empty cars? I paced. Over the years I've learned to tame what was once an unmanageable temper. I give myself room to be angry, and get over it--it's my responsibility after all. Ten minutes later, when the froth had gone, I returned to the back of the church and stood through the rest of the service. I didn't confront the priest. In fact I said nothing to him at all. I've also learned strategic patience and knowing to choose my battles.
My reaction surprised me. I've built a career on being a deliberate observer, a witness and reporter. I take my craft seriously. But this was another context: it wasn't work, it wasn't craft. This was a place on the road that I'd set aside to recharge, to fill the well. I've learned that healthy skepticism takes energy; that arm's-length detachment requires a reserve of focus that needs regular replenishment.
During Mass I'm emptied of all the ideas and concerns that bog me down in the world, of all the pent-up energy stored in defense of who I believe myself to be, and in its place a palpable sense of oneness and community emerges. Maybe this is what's meant by the body of Christ--the feeling of being at one with the people sitting around you. Maybe it's what I've come to understand as the sacredness of the human spirit. All I know is that I dip into it, and when I do I lose myself and come back replenished.
It bothered me that my recharge space had been imposed upon in such a manner. The very things that I come to Mass to empty myself of had been thrust upon me, my refuge had been violated by the very man who, given the context of the Mass, I trusted to lead our community.
Neither could I ignore my own political leaning at that point. I disagreed with the priest, vehemently. I wouldn't have minded if the pastor would have asked the congregation to pray for a resolution to the healthcare directive, or to pray for the president to understand the Catholic institution's position. But he crossed a line when he told the congregation not to vote for Obama.
And yet, my professional detachment forces me to consider that I was alone in walking out of Mass that day. I don't know if anyone else in the church felt as I did, but I was the only person pacing among the parked cars in a huff that morning. Nor can I imagine what context, or hyper-sensitivity, would prod anyone else to up and walk out in the middle of a homily.
It's telling, though, that I returned when my anger subsided. It wasn't that I felt bad about leaving, it was that I wasn't finished emptying and refilling--and the priest's offense wasn't bigger than my need. But I wonder if something was eroded in the process.
When priests or church leaders impose politics, arrogance, sexism, or inappropriateness into the space set apart from the world--like a foreign body in an otherwise healthy organism--there are sure to be repercussions. Because when congregants are turned away, for whatever reason, the body diminishes, it weakens.
In the end, the congregation of immigrants at Mass with me that day may or may not vote for the president (they may or may not be registered to vote for that matter). And I'll continue make my way on my journey, maybe back to church on Sunday, hoping my friend leads the entrance procession. Next time, though, I've got an earful for him.


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You can totally build a mansion in zombie sandbox H1Z1
H1Z1 developer Sony Online Entertainment has revealed new details on its zombie sandbox MMO's structure-building mechanic, wildlife eco-system and combat at E3 2014.
SOE headlines
PlanetSide 2: World Domination event changes to be announced today after 'Zerg Rush' concerns
PlanetSide 2 developer Sony Online Entertainment has kicked off the MMO's second World Doination pre-season event, but many players haven't been happy with the new rules and changes. In response; SOE has vowed to make changes to the format, changes which should be announced today.
Sony Online Entertainment's unannounced MMO isn't sci-fi, Smedley starts dropping hints
SOE president John Smedley has been discussing the studio's new, unannounced MMO on Twitter, and has stressed that it's neither sci-fi nor set in the Wild West. That said, he's dropped a few interesting nuggets online.
EverQuest Next Landmark alpha teased for late January
EverQuest Next Landmark could enter an alpha phase in late January, according to a tease from developer Sony Online Entertainment.
PlanetSide 2: Hossin continent hitting public test server next week
PlanetSide 2's next continent is the swampy environment of Hossin, and it's coming to the game's public test server next week.
Planetside 2 dev has 'proven' it can bring games to PS3, teases new projects
Planetside 2's John Smedley has become a mainstay on these pages for being so damn quotable. This time he's been discussing his studio Sony Online Entertainment's capability for bringing its games to PS3. He believes it can be done. Find out what he had to say below.
PlanetSide 2: triple Station Cash event on Friday
PlanetSide 2 normally asks that you buy in-game Station Cash to fuel your experience, but the generous types at Sony Online Entertainment are tripling your wonga on Friday only. Their plan? To ride off into the sunset with your riches before the world ends. True story.
PlanetSide 2 doing better than other titles
Head of Sony Online Entertainment, John Smedley, said that PlanetSide 2 is bringing in more revenue than their other titles, even with it launching the week after the mega force that is Call of Duty.
Planetside 2 double XP weekend kicking off tonight
Planetside 2 has been making the headlines on VG247 a lot this week, no thanks to SOE boss John Smedley's warning shot to "scumbag" cheaters. The studio has thanked gamers for their patience and support by hosting a double XP weekend that starts tonight.
Planetside 2 boss goes on cheater head-hunt, calls banned player "scumbag"
Planetside 2 boss John Smedley has promised a aggressive war on cheaters currently active in SOE's sprawling MMOFPS. He's even called one banned player a "scumbag" over Twitter. Get the facts below.
Planetside 2: SOE details its 3-year plan, wants to run until 2025 if possible
Planetside 2 developers SOE sure are an optimistic bunch aren't they? Studio president John Smedley has outlined his grand plan for the long future of the MMOFPS, including new continents and much, much more. Check out his theories below.
PlanetSide 2 aimbot hackers: SOE issues banhammer warning
PlanetSide 2 beta play is currently ongoing, and developer Sony Online Entertainment has issued a warning shot to aimbot hackers, threatening a banhammer attack if the nonsense doesn't stop.
DC Universe Online getting Halloween-themed DLC
DC Universe Online developer SOE has revealed a Halloween-themed DLC pack called The Witching Hour. It adds new costumes, missions and a story arc into the mix. There's even a Halloween masquerade party. Dress sharp.
PlanetSide 2 interview: resurrecting the dead
PlanetSide 2 is currently in beta, and the timing couldn't be better for SOE's sequel. VG247's Dave Cook speaks with the studio to find out why round two will be a winner for the team.
PlanetSide 2: 'expansions could feature whole new worlds', says dev
PlanetSide 2 developer Sony Online Entertainment has told VG247 that although it hasn't even released the game yet – which is set on the planet Auraxis – it is already open to the idea of adding more planets to the already sprawling MMOFPS.
Planetside 2 dev discusses beta progress, 'subscription MMOs dying'
Planetside 2 beta play has been ongoing now for a little while, and developer Sony Online Entertainment has revealed to VG247 how it's been going, as well as its view on 'dying' subscription-based MMOs.
Thursday Mega-Shorts: Payday dated, Trine 2 trailer, an awful lot more
We heard you like reading every little bit of news that comes out of a Games Convention, and we wouldn't ever think of letting you down. Here's the news which you might want to catch up on. Make sure to put your reading glasses on, because you're going to need them!
Almost half of DC Universe Online players are on the PSN
Sony has revealed that 45% of those playing DC Universe Online are doing so from their PlayStation 3.
Everquest II: Destiny of Velious screenshots are very cool
The latest Everquest II expansion draws closer, and Sony Entertainment Online is ramping up the hype machine. Come through for another set of chilly screens from the frozen tundra.
SOE CEO drops next PlanetSide Next render
At this rate, we'll only need to wait a few more years for the whole game.
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PlanetSide 2: World Domination event changes to be announced today after 'Zerg Rush' concerns
Sony Online Entertainment's unannounced MMO isn't sci-fi, Smedley starts dropping hints
PlanetSide 2: Hossin continent hitting public test server next week
Planetside 2 dev has 'proven' it can bring games to PS3, teases new projects
Planetside 2 boss goes on cheater head-hunt, calls banned player "scumbag"
Planetside 2: SOE details its 3-year plan, wants to run until 2025 if possible
PlanetSide 2: 'expansions could feature whole new worlds', says dev
Planetside 2 dev discusses beta progress, 'subscription MMOs dying'
Thursday Mega-Shorts: Payday dated, Trine 2 trailer, an awful lot more


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Alexander Scherr's article cited by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Monday, January 7, 2013
Associate Professor and Director of Civil Clinics Alexander W. Scherr's article "Daubert & Danger: The 'Fit' of Expert Predictions in Civil Commitments (55 Hastings L.J. 1 (2003)) was cited by the Pittsburg Post-Gazette in an article on whether or not it can be predicted who with a mental illness may become violent one day. The article was compiled by Greg Victor and appeared on 12/30/12.


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I was expecting to be a total humbug about the Olympics (I think every British taxpayer has spent the last year wincing every time the word is mentioned) but I've actually really enjoyed it. It has happily coincided with two weeks off work for medical reasons where I've been stuck on the sofa, so it's been nice to watch all the sports, and in my home city. So I succumbed to the inevitable and donned some flags.
I am crap at nail art at the best of times. I am even worse at nail art when Small Naughty Cat has stolen both my clean-up and striper brushes (I tuck them into rolls of cotton wool, which she then abducts from the bathroom and hides around the house). Nonetheless, I had a go with an orange stick and regular nail polish brushes. The colours are Kiko 266 (which I got for the princely sum of £1.50), Ciate mistress and Illamasqua Scorch.
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The road to human-level artificial intelligence is long and wildly uncertain. Most AI programs today are one-trick ponies. They can recognize faces, the sound of your voice, translate foreign languages, trade stocks and play chess. They may well have got the trick down pat, but one-trick ponies they remain. Google's DeepMind program, AlphaGo, can beat the best human players at Go, but it hasn't a clue how to play tiddlywinks, shove ha'penny, or tell one end of a horse from the other.
Humans, on the other hand, are not specialists. Our forte is versatility. What other animal comes close as the jack of all trades? Put humans in a situation where a problem must be solved and, if they can leave their smartphones alone for a moment, they will draw on experience to work out a solution.
The skill, already evident in preschool children, is the ultimate goal of artificial intelligence. If it can be distilled and encoded in software, then thinking machines will finally deserve the name.
DeepMind's latest AI has cleared one of the important hurdles on the way to human-level AGI -- artificial general intelligence. Most AIs can perform only one trick because to learn a second, they must forget the first. The problem, known as "catastrophic forgetting," occurs because the neural network at the heart of the AI overwrites old lessons with new ones.
DeepMind solved the problem by mirroring how the human brain works. When we learn to ride a bike, we consolidate the skill. We can go off and learn the violin, the capitals of the world and the finer rules of gaga ball, and still cycle home for tea. This program's AI mimics the process by making the important lessons of the past hard to overwrite in the future. Instead of forgetting old tricks, it draws on them to learn new ones.
Because it retains past skills, the new AI can learn one task after another. When it was set to work on the Atari classics -- Space Invaders, Breakout, Defender and the rest -- it learned to play seven out of 10 as well as a human can. But it did not score as well as an AI devoted to each game would have done. Like us, the new AI is more the jack of all trades, the master of none.
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How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Lorazepam belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepines. Lorazepam is used for the short-term relief of the symptoms of excessive anxiety. It works by slowing down the communication between the nerves in the brain (i.e., the central nervous system).
Some people experience some improvement in anxiety about half an hour after taking lorazepam. Injectable lorazepam can be used as an initial treatment for the control of prolonged seizures (status epilepticus).
This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
How should I use this medication?
Anxiety: The recommended starting dose of lorazepam for adults is 2 mg per day. The dose is individualized according to your specific needs and response to the medication. This dose can be increased by your doctor to as high as 6 mg per day in 2 to 4 divided doses.
If you are taking the sublingual tablets, place the tablet under the tongue. The medication will dissolve in about 20 seconds. You should not swallow for at least 2 minutes to allow the medication to be absorbed into the body.
Seizures: The dose of injectable lorazepam for seizures is based on body weight and given by a trained health care provider in a hospital.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you have been taking this medication regularly, do not stop taking the medication without speaking with your doctor. A gradual reduction in dose is recommended when stopping this medication to avoid withdrawal effects.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Store lorazepam tablets at room temperature, protect from light and moisture, and keep them out of the reach of children. The lorazepm injection is stored in the fridge.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
This medication is available as 0.5 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg tablets.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Do not take lorazepam if you:
- are allergic to lorazepam, other benzodiazepines, or any ingredients of the medication
- have acute narrow-angle glaucoma
- have myasthenia gravis
What side effects are possible with this medication?
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor.
The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
- clumsiness or unsteadiness
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- drowsiness
- slurred speech
Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not seek medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:
- breathing difficulties
- chest pain
- convulsions (seizures)
- hallucinations
- skin rash or itching
- swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat
- vision changes or drooping eyelid
Are there any other precautions or warnings for this medication?
Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication.
Allergic reaction: Some people may develop a serious allergic reaction to this medication. Signs of an allergic reaction include a severe rash, hives, swollen face or throat, or difficulty breathing. If these occur, seek immediate medical attention.
Dependence and withdrawal: Physical dependence (a need to take regular doses to prevent physical symptoms) has been associated with benzodiazepines such as lorazepam. Severe withdrawal symptoms may be experienced if the dose is significantly reduced or suddenly discontinued. Withdrawal symptoms can include:
- abdominal cramps
- agitation
- confusion
- diarrhea
- extreme anxiety
- headache
- irritability
- memory impairment
- muscle pain
- nervousness
- restlessness
- sleep problems
- tension
- tremors
- vomiting
Reducing the dose gradually under medical supervision can help prevent or decrease these withdrawal symptoms. If you have a history of addiction or substance use problems, discuss the risks and benefits of the medication with your doctor.
Depression: People who have preexisting depression may experience emerging or worsening symptoms of depression while taking this medication. If you experience this, contact your doctor as soon as possible. People with depression should be treated with appropriate antidepressant therapy.
Drowsiness/reduced alertness: People taking lorazepam should not drive a car or perform hazardous tasks until they determine that this medication does not impair their ability to perform these tasks safely. Avoid drinking alcohol, as it can increase the drowsiness effects of this medication.
Lung disease: If you have underlying lung disease (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sleep apnea), discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Pregnancy: Taking lorazepam during the first trimester of pregnancy may result in an increased risk of certain birth defects. This medication should not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: This medication passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking lorazepam, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children and adolescents: The safety and effectiveness of using this medication have not been established for those under 18 years of age.
Seniors: Seniors may be more likely to experience side effects of lorazepam, such as sedation (drowsiness) and impaired coordination. Seniors should discuss with their doctor the risks and benefits of taking this medication.
What other drugs could interact with this medication?
There may be an interaction between lorazepam and any of the following:
If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:
- stop taking one of the medications,
- change one of the medications to another,
- change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
- leave everything as is.
An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.
Medications other than those listed above may interact with this medication. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications that you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications; you should let your prescriber know if you use them.
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Letter to the House Education and Labor Committee supporting the No Child Left Inside Act (H.R. 3036)
June 18, 2008
Dear Representative:
On behalf of the National Education Association's (NEA) 3.2 million members, we urge your support for the No Child Left Inside Act (H.R. 3036), scheduled for mark-up in the Education and Labor Committee today. Actions in committee associated with these issues may be included in the NEA Legislative Report Card for the 110th Congress.
Our country is facing a host of well-documented, complicated environmental challenges that will require our citizenry to be more educated than ever before about our personal and civic choices. At the same time, we have seen a narrowing of school curricula, as schools are forced to spend more and more learning time preparing for high stakes testing. This trend is most exaggerated in the schools of our poorest communities.
NEA strongly supports the rich, challenging, authentic experiences that comprise environmental education for all children. Furthermore, we submit that in order to reach this goal, teachers and schools systems must have greater authority, flexibility, and support to incorporate environmental education into core subject areas. Additionally, states in partnership with LEA's and other stakeholders must develop plans to ensure that all children are provided the learning experiences they need to become environmentally literate.
The No Child Left Inside Act would help address these challenges. Specifically, it would expand the National Environmental Education Act by providing grants to:
- Ensure that teachers have the have the necessary knowledge and skills to teach environmental education; and
- Enhance state and national capacity for environmental education.
States that create environmental literacy plans detailing how all graduates will be environmentally literate will be eligible for this funding.
In 2008, environmental literacy cannot be a privilege reserved for a few; it is a right and a responsibility that every one of us must undertake. The No Child Left Inside Act represents a critical step in ensuring environmental literacy for all. We urge your support for this important legislation.
Diane Shust, Director of Government Relations
Randall Moody, Manager of Federal Advocacy


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Time for few questions about the always popular topic - chocolate.
According to the canon, chocolate is sold in Kyorl's district. It is common for religious zealots finance themselves by means of drug trade, after all.
Why Kyorls have monopoly of chocolate? Why the mercantile clans tolerate it, or do they try to cut into their chocolate business?
Where the cocoa beans come from? Cocoa is tropical plant - is there secret Kyorl colony hidden in jungle growing the beans, or are they produced by goblins and traded long way from one goblin to another before they get to Chel?


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Welcome! I am Anita Woods, a Certified Professional Midwife providing nurturing homebirth midwifery care for your body, mind & soul. I am located in Leavenworth and serve northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri, including Kansas City, in a small, solo midwifery practice where visits are an opportunity to relax, sip a cup of tea, get to know one another, and develop a trusting friendship with the personal, one-on-one continuity of care that is the hallmark of homebirth midwifery. I have a specialty in vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) and focus on gentle, non-interventive, parent-directed care where there are no forced testing or exams, and no time limits for pregnancy, labor or birth for a healthy mom and baby.
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By SCOTT BAUER
Associated Press
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A secret investigation into illegal campaign activity by former aides and associates of Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker closed last week with no charges filed against Walker.
Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm announced Friday that the so-called John Doe investigation into illegal campaign activity ended on Feb. 20, the same day Walker delivered his budget address to the state Legislature.
The investigation has hounded Walker – a possible 2016 presidential candidate – throughout his first two years in office. Walker steadfastly and repeatedly denied he had done anything wrong, even as six people around him were charged with crimes stemming from activity in the Milwaukee County executive's office when Walker held that position.
Walker was county executive for eight years. The investigation began in May 2010, six months before he was elected governor.
The governor said he was glad the investigation is over.
"We appreciate the effort that was undertaken and to bring appropriate matters to justice," Walker said in a statement issued through his campaign.
Walker hired high-profile criminal defense attorneys from Chicago, started a legal defense fund that grew to $200,000 through the end of 2012 and met voluntarily with prosecutors in April. He always maintained his innocence and said he did not know that county workers were illegally campaigning while on the job. Walker said he had built a firewall to ensure county workers were not ordered to do campaign work while on county time.
Democrats insisted that evidence uncovered during the investigation showed that Walker was involved in illegal campaigning.
"It's not a feather in Scott Walker's cap that he was not charged with a crime," said Wisconsin Democratic Party spokesman Graeme Zielinski. "This is unprecedented in Wisconsin history and it speaks to the poor values of this governor."
The people charged in the probe were:
– Kelly Rindfleisch: Walker's deputy chief of staff. She was sentenced to six months in jail after pleading guilty to felony misconduct in office for doing campaign work on county time.
– Tim Russell: Walker's deputy chief of staff, Russell, was sentenced to two years in prison in January after he was convicted of stealing more than $20,000 from a nonprofit group Walker appointed him to lead.
– Darlene Wink: The former Walker aide pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges of working on Walker's gubernatorial campaign on county time. She was sentenced to a year's probation.
– Kevin D. Kavanaugh: Walker named Kavanaugh to the county Veterans Service Commission. Kavanaugh was found guilty of stealing more than $51,000 that had been donated to help veterans and their families. He was sentenced to two years in prison.
– William Gardner, president and chief executive officer of Wisconsin & Southern Railroad Co., was sentenced to two years' probation in July after being found guilty of exceeding state campaign donation limits and laundering campaign donations to Walker and other Wisconsin politicians.
– Brian Pierick: The longtime domestic and business partner of Russell was found guilty of contributing to the delinquency of a minor after investigators examined his and Russell's phones and computers. The criminal complaint said Pierick exchanged text messages with a 17-year-old boy and tried to entice him into his van, but the boy declined, according to the criminal complaint.


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the supervision of Brauhaase international Management G.M.B.H. of
Hamburg Germany. Brauhaase, which has built and commissioned over
twenty breweries worldwide, provided the technical expertise to
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Brewery has broken new ground in the local beer market by using
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through our recycling programmes. But most of all, it provides up
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Force SSH Client To Use Given Private Key ( identity file )last updated in Categories OpenBSD
Recently, my desktop hard disk crashed. So I reinstalled Linux and created a new set of private RSA keys for authentication. However, two of my remote UNIX servers still uses old DSA keys. I do not remember root password for those servers. I do have backup of private and public DSA keys and currently stored in /backup/home/user/.ssh/id_dsa and /backup/home/user/.ssh/id_dsa.pub. How do I force my ssh clients to use identity file /backup/home/user/.ssh/id_dsa to get back to my remote UNIX servers?


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Chicken & Dumpling Casserole Recipe without biscuits- use rotisserie chicken for a simple weeknight meal. Can also use leftover holiday turkey. Guaranteed to have your kids asking for seconds!
This recipe is the perfect way to use up any leftover turkey you might have from your feast today. I found the original recipe over at Deep South Dish. Mary has TONS of amazing Southern recipes. I gain weight just reading her recipes! Seriously!
I've always been intimidated with the thought of making chicken and dumplings. It seemed like a lot of work, so when I came across this recipe on Mary's site, I knew I had to give it a try. It was simple and really quick to make. It was fabulous! Chicken Legs especially loved it. I used a rotisserie chicken and this came together in no time. We will be making a turkey version this weekend!
Chicken & Dumpling Casserole
- 3-4 cups of cooked chicken (I use a rotisserie chicken)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup flour
- 1-1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 (10.75-oz) can Campbell's cream of chicken soup
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Melt butter in the microwave and pour into bottom of a 9x13 pan. Shred the chicken and spread it on top of the butter.
- Whisk together the milk and the flour, baking powder and salt. Slowly pour over the chicken. Don't stir.
- Whisk together chicken broth and cream of chicken soup. Pour soup over the flour and milk mixture. Don't stir.
- Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes, or until dumplings are golden brown.


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Have you ever noticed that the pacing, tone and story development of Pokemon changes after Ash is hit by lightning in the early episodes, how Ash and his world were relatively normal until after the incident?
I have a theory.
The accident with the bike put Ash into a coma. Days later he was found and was hurried to the hospital and treated with heavy medications, which is why Team Rocket became less menacing. The medication took effect and stabilized his coma dreams so that instead of being terrifying, they became idyllic, allowing him to live out his Pokemon master fantasies.
After the beginning episodes, the series is the result of Ash?s subconscious mind fulfilling his desires, as well as attempting to escape reality. Should Ash realize he?s in a coma, he would wake up, but suffer brain damage, so he must take down all of his mental barriers one by one until he can come to grips with who he is and escape his coma (since his mind will not allow him to escape until he?s come to terms with himself).
Further evidence comes from the realization that even though his journeys take him vast distances, he never travels on a bike due to having developed a phobia.
The coma and fantasy explains why he doesn?t change much physically. It also explains the worldwide socialism, as he thought up a safe system of government that would run smoothly and keep the world going, allowing his adventures to work like they do. It also explains how a child can go off on his own into a world full of dangerous and untamed animals, and why town has the same police officer and every Pokemon centre has the exact same nurse. Joy and Jenny he knew from his hometown, and they act as a safety net or anchor, allowing him to feel safe no matter where he goes. Joy and Jenny represent stability. The professors represent Ash?s ideals, which is why Gary became a professor. The fantasy also explains why every time he enters a new region, virtually no one has heard of him, despite his conquests. How could Paul, the rival of the Sinnoh area, not know of someone who has placed in at least the top 16 of all three leagues and has destroyed the Orange League and Battle Frontier?
Moving on to the characters closer to him, Ash?s traveling partners are aspects of himself that he can enjoy, but doesn?t like to associate with himself. Brock is Ash?s repressed sexuality. Ash fell into the coma a virgin and needed an outlet for his growing sexual frustrations ? since he can never experience sex, Brock must never succeed. But Brock isn?t just a projection of Ash?s sexuality, he is also a projection of Ash?s fatherly instincts. Brock leaves his siblings to journey with Ash because Ash can?t cope with having that much responsibility at his age. Brock?s stay with professor Ivy was an attempt to outright suppress his sexuality. You may notice that James got much more dialogue in this part of the series, as well as getting more touchy-feely with his Pokemon and exposing most of his backstory. Ash didn?t enjoy this much, which is why Brock comes back horrified and refuses to speak about it (Ash?s subconscious was repressing him at the time, so other than a general feeling of dread, he has no idea of what happened). Further evidence of Brock being Ash?s sexuality is that he keeps returning to the series after Ash meets a new girl aspect of himself.
Misty is the first such aspect we encounter. Because she is the first and because she is merely an aspect of Ash are explanations for why Misty plays so prominently in the show but is ultimately unattainable (because he never really knew her before the coma). Since Misty is his initial love interest ? if only subconsciously ? he needed her to reach a certain level of womanhood. He felt that people could only have relationships after they?ve matured. In practice, though, he finds that he can?t cope with it (lacking the real-world experience) and wants the normal pushy, arrogant Misty he knew, thus not letting her keep Togepi. We can see this arc in the constant berating of his sexuality (Brock), but her eventual mellowing until she had faded into the background. Since Ash was quite attached to her, this was traumatizing and after this experience, anyone around him ?threatening? to mature quickly ends up leaving for another, more naive fill-in.
Gary Oak is what Ash wants to be. He is wish fulfillment. He succeeded, and then settled down to a normal life. Ash needs someone to succeed in his world or he won?t be able to validate it and will start questioning why he is where he is. It?s a subconscious trap to keep him from becoming too aware of his situation. His mind must have figured out that awareness of the coma would snap him out of it, but it would cause brain damage, so it took something the boy already loved and built a way out for him with it. However, Ash is too complacent to make a final stand and fight his way out of it, and so cannot escape. This is why he keeps encountering Legendary Pokemon. They?re his mind?s way of showing him he can do great things if he tries, and it?s a way to encourage him to push forwards.
Team Rocket are the qualities of himself that Ash deems ?negative? but is coming to terms with. Jesse and James want to appease Giovanni, Ash?s father figure, and Jessie will trick the submissive James into doing her bidding to achieve this. Meowth especially wants to appease him because he remembers the good times with Giovanni. This places Meowth in a category known as Ash?s (corrupted) innocence. This is apparent because Meowth is able to speak. In fact, the whole reason Meowth can speak is so that Ash can eventually accept the aspects of Team Rocket as parts of himself.
Ash has issues with his father, so he put him atop the evil corporation and demonized him. There may be an actual Team Rocket (in the real world) but it?s doubtful that Ash?s father is their leader. Ash likely feels that the split between his parents was partly his fault, but also partly blames his father. The split caused his mother to move out of the city, down to Pallet Town and is one reason why Ash initially embarks upon the journey: to escape the turmoil at home. But the whole organization, including Butch and Cassidy, is symbolic of his inability to escape his father?s machinations.
James is implied homosexuality (which does not necessarily make Ash homosexual) and gullibility, and Jesse is vanity and manipulation. Since Meowth has the potential for rehabilitation, and doesn?t want to be evil, this once again fits in with the conflicting personalities and demonized-self theory. Team Rocket cross-dresses because Ash is exploring his sexuality (a different facet than what Brock represents) and this was a method that allowed his gay/vain side to experiment freely. When he found that it wasn?t something for him, his ?free? side stopped playing with it.
Max came with May. He played the ego and she played the id with great aspirations in that ?session?. They worked for a little while, but with Ash being a teenager, his sexuality had to come back into play. He kept reinventing himself and eventually wrote new aspects, but his mind slowly brought the old ones back as a crutch to make the transition easier.
Dawn is Ash giving himself a chance to love. Since he already established Misty as someone he?s not likely to go anywhere with, he created a new super female, one that was more like him, and less violent. You may note that while both May and Misty had no tolerance for Brock, Dawn seems to try to shrug it off.
Tracey, the Breeder, was a possible future for Ash that he discarded. This future was one that he sent off to work with the professor (Ash?s ultimate ideal of a father figure) when Tracey disrupted the dynamic Ash had with his other possibilities. With Ash?s mind fighting the coma and Ash viewing this person as a companion, Tracey was quickly replaced with a more threatening rival.
Pikachu represents Ash?s humanity, hence the episodes where they get separated and Ash wants desperately to find him, even to the point of working with the Rockets (aspects of himself he would never normally associate with) but for some reason cannot. Team Rocket want to steal Pikachu and hand him over to Giovanni. Jesse and James will always oppose Ash because Ash is terrified of the thought of his humanity lying in the hands of his father. However, this is the same reason that he will work with those aspects of himself in order to save his humanity from just becoming flat out lost. Ash couldn?t evolve Pikachu because that would mean challenging his concept of who he was, which was something he wasn?t comfortable with while still working through his original issues.
The narrator is Ash?s higher mind, recapping and explaining the progress he?s made and the tribulations he will face, allowing itself insight into how best to awaken him.
Team Rocket?s methods gradually become more and more ludicrous because Ash is only a child dreaming these things up. That is why Team Rocket?s disguises are always believed. He knows it?s them (at least on a subconscious level), but chooses to ignore it so that he can better himself. In a sense, the Ash who wants to escape is sabotaging the Ash who wants to stay lost in his mind so that there can be more conflict, and hopefully an eventual escape. The escape being a consequence of coming to terms with who he is, as, mentioned previously, Team Rocket are a method for Ash to deal with grounds he?s uncomfortable with tackling on his own.
You may recall that early in the show there were animals and references to animals. For example, the fish in the aquarium of the Cerulean city gym, or that the Pokedex lists Pikachu as ?rat-like?. These animals don?t matter to Ash?s psyche so they don?t come into play much. If Ash had loved puppies, everything would be about different breeds of dogs, and a dog fighting circuit, but as the series goes on, you see fewer realistic animals and more Pokemon. This could be a sign of Ash?s mind deteriorating. As he?s in the coma, he?s losing concepts of some animals and machinery and replacing them with Pokemon. It could explain things like electric Pokemon working as power generators; these are signs that his memory of the old world is slipping more and more as time goes by. The Pokemon realm will be idealized continuously the longer he has no stimulus from the real world. Ash may or may not be mentally deteriorating, but he is becoming more accustomed to his fake world?s rules. The wild Pokemon are his rationalizations for the functioning of his created fantasy. It?s the ?a wizard did it? syndrome. If he doesn?t know how it works, his mind says Pokemon.
The Pokemon in Ash?s team, however, serve the purpose of displaying his issues and aspects of himself. For example, Charmander represents his sex drive (not his sexuality, like Brock). At first it?s a cute, easy thing to control, but eventually becomes a raging inferno of disobedience since Ash has no real understanding of his sexuality and thus has no way to vent or keep it in check. Bulbasaur was his unwillingness to change, reflected in when it declines to evolve and almost decided to stay behind unless he battled it. Squirtle was his willingness to follow the lead of others, as evidenced by the gang it ran with, even though he ran the gang, they were viewed as one group, and Ash?s subconscious just gave him the strongest one. Butterfree was his crushing loneliness, which he dealt with when he released it to join a flock. His bird types are his recklessness, always willing to sacrifice something at a moment?s notice for the win. When Ash is trading Pokemon, it?s an attempt to push his own problems away on someone else; however, he realizes this and usually trades back fairly quickly.
Not only are Ash?s Pokemon a manifestation of different parts of himself, the Pokemon of other trainers are as well. Koffing and Ekans were symbolic of Team Rocket?s willingness to change, hence their evolutions. Once his mind was able to overcome that roadblock and allow them to change once, it gave him the chance to truly change.
An interesting note is that Pupitar is a rationalization: a Pokemon that a rival caught before he met him. Even Ash would become suspicious if everyone he met had no carry-over from previous places he had been to.
Other trainers are more direct forms of his issues ? ones that he must either come to terms with or outright suppress. Gym Leaders are more primary aspects of his personality, with each Pokemon being stronger than the last, to display a level of skill he could be capable of if only he gave into it. In effect, he is doing battle with a part of him that he would rather not have in control. Originally, Ash had the battles, which evolved into team battles and contests. The explanation for this is that his issues became more and more complicated, and the means of dealing with them needed to become more complex. The fact that he uses issues that he has already dominated to win these are signs that he?s growing stronger.
Ash releases his Pokemon because his mind is forcing him to let go of them. The second he raises an overpowered team, a tournament comes up, and after fighting his way through it he has to go to a new land for new challenges. But with an overpowered team, there won?t be any challenges, and no way to motivate him further, so the part of Ash that wants to stay in the coma and keep journeying releases his solved issues so that he can continue and overcome the unresolved ones. This is essentially his mind forcing him to deal with his issues.
Ash?s rivals and the Elite Four are ultimately the strongest part of this cycle. Having Pokemon that are essentially godlike, they represent both what can be attained and what is unattainable. Ash?s rivals are all possible future he envisions for himself (note that they are all older than him). This originated with Oak, someone Ash knew from real life and built up into a sort of god within his mind, but Oak progressed and changed to suit Ash?s vision of himself and his ultimate desire, eventually settling down into a professor role after beating the Elite Four. With Gary Oak in retirement, his mind needed a new rival for him, thus the births of Richie (the good aspect of his rivalry) and Paul.
Paul is his mind?s last ditch efforts to snap him out of this, to force Ash to actually come to terms that this perfect world is not the best option or path to waking up. Paul is Ash?s shadow, one that wants to push on even harder and harder, and the part of him that will stop at nothing to escape this coma world.
Mewtwo is a new form of treatment, done with electric impulses and a machine to knock Ash out of it, taking down every last one of his mental guards (the original Pokemon in the movie). In Ash?s mind, Mewtwo and his clones were (in the real world) the treatment for the mental safeguards that were protecting Ash and keeping him comatose: the Pokemon of his world. The clones were counters to the issues that Ash had thought solved, and so each appeared to Ash as the exact copy of his defense. The clones didn?t play by the rules of Ash?s world, they didn?t use any special Pokemon attacks or moves ? they just beat down their counterpart through brute strength. The treatment was working.
There were side effects. The electric jolts were beginning to affect Ash?s nervous system, and if the treatment continued, he would be paralyzed. His mind manifested this in the dreamworld by petrifying him. Were it not for the end of the treatment by Ash?s mother (who knew her son wouldn?t want to live in a world he couldn?t explore), Ash would have remained as stone forever. After this, Ash needed to recover from the damage caused by the electric therapy. In order to reduce the danger Ash?s consciousness felt from it, his subconscious began downplaying the effects of electricity in his world, which is why Pikachu?s electric attacks ? once noted for their strength by Team Rocket ? no longer have any effect on Ash, other than comic relief.
As we can see, Ash may well have been trapped forever in this world. But like every dream, like everything, there is a beginning and an end. What would happen if Ash never recovered? In his hospital room, we see Delia, obviously distraught, talking to a doctor with a grim look on his face. He?s saying that their insurance is up, and the boy has had no change in brain activity for seven years. That the shock of taking him off life support has a very small chance of awakening him.
She tearfully agrees.
Back in Ash?s world, he has finally defeated the Elite Four, and one by one, the people around him start disappearing. Eventually, everything is black. Pikachu comes dashing towards him, glowing brighter and brighter in the darkness. Eventually he reaches Ash and the two embrace one last time.
Back in the hospital room, his life signs fading, Ash mutters his final words.
I?want to be?the very?best?
He will die, never having known his dream, except as naught but a dream. When he came back to reality, he knew it all for the lie it was, knew it as his imagination. Knowing that his efforts, ambitions and friends were nothing, he will let go.
As he utters his final phrase, he barely opens his eyes and sees the silhouette of his mother, her face hidden by her hands wiping away tears. They make eye contact, and one final realization fills him before he loses all strength.
He sees that his mother was holding out hope that he?d recover all that time. He sees her and finds that her hope had been broken as she?d come to the realization that she?d outlived her only child. He dies knowing that he is loved, but that it means the one person closest and most real to him is utterly crushed.
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...too long. didnt read XD
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Quote from: Domhnall on August 16, 2011, 07:13:47 PM
...too long. didnt read XD
I know lol. But it's actually interesting.
I almost didn't finish reading it but I did. xD
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I read bits of it, if that's any consolation
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it is quite intresting lol
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too long...lost intrest in first paragraph XD
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