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Again, not directional, not fashion-forward but very well done.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
On the Street…Mr. Luciano Barbera, Milano
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Please scott offer some comment on the latest thom browne collection, it has got to be worthy of some debate.
Great photo, Sart. Non-directional and non-fashion-forward are GOOD things, right? I couldn't tell from your caption. This is such a classic photo, it's hard to know where to begin. Check out the undarted sport jacket with a 3/2 roll, the crimson pocket square, dress shirt with university stripes, grey flannel trousers, and tobacco suede split-toe shoes. Exceedingly well done! Mr. Barbera is one of my style icons and I have a collection of images of him on my hard drive. I wish more men, especially the fashion victims and sofa slobs, would pay attention to him. Watch and learn.
A spruced up Sean Connery, eh? This man is put together. Nicely done.
The shirt, the shoes, the eyeglasses, the pants are just great. Beautiful and comfortable. Perfectly suited to the man.
But, the jacket seems less-than-perfect to me. It looks like the stiching on the bottom half (near the lower pockets) of the jacket was done poorly. It appears to be wavy. I'd never expect a man such as Mr. Barbera to have poor tailoring. Could it possibly be an illusion in the photo?
Scott – great picture and great look. I saw this up at A.S.W. a few days ago and immediately could tell is was your work. I miss seeing more of these stylish older men here – keep up the good work!
My Grandpa is better than YOUR Grandpa.
"not fashion forward but…."?
you write "but" as if fashion forward is better…The first thing I think when I see someone in fashion forward clothing like Armani, Boss, Calvin Klein and DG is "what a total loser."
…if more people dressed like the man in your photo here the world would be a better place and not the cesspool sewer it has become and that is glamorized in fifth rate fashion magazines like GQ.
I think GQ has done more damage than good. If women want men to dress better, the first thing they should do is give their man this picture and pictures like it and insist they do not buy GQ.
He may not be fashion forward, but he has a definite sense of style. I have long admired Signore Barberra's clothing. It's nice to have a face to put with those fabulous clothes.
you've posted this picture before I believe
Very nice as you said. I love the orange tinge of his eyeglass frames. Small but definitely adds to the palette.
Mr. Barbera is class through and through. His appearance demonstrates how terrible some of the "fashion forward" stuff is.
Is that really Luciano Barbera?? I love his stuff, and I think he looks great here, too. I just wouldn't imagine him dressing so understatedly…
Anon, yes, let's debate Thom Brown… I have a few comments myself :)
I love his tie… beautiful
He looks like a professor and I want to be in his class.
So, nu?
This man is absolutely gorgeous. I have been a widow for 10 years and I am ready to start dating again. That is why I learned how to use the internets. Where can I find him?
Fully agree; but do respect Mr. Barbera; a true genius and professional. No shrunken jackets and "flood" pants for him..ever
So very very cool; especially the subtle pocket square in deep burgundy; he is IT
he looks great – love his glasses, shirt and tie – very dapper!
i love when older gentalmen rock the great style. and show us what they have learn over their lives. more truth to the fact that mens fashion doesn't need to change, because classic will always be that, classic.
I agree very well done, now if I can get my granddad to leave the house with a tie it'd be a miracle.
In my opinion, Mr. Barbera is one of the best dressed individuals in the world. He is an example of classic style, and I love your features on classically dressed individuals.
If "forward" means looking like Dr. Spock's long lost daughter or Pee Wee Herman, then no, Mr. Barbera is not a representative of fashion-forward comic book looking characters. Yet, I cannot help but think that his sense of fashion is what will continue to be referenced in the future. This is the eternal standard of how elegant adult gentlemen dress. It is where the eternal meets reality.
Classic J. Press, right down to the 1 3/4″ cuffs.
How did this look end up in Milan?
he has not a big agenda beyond proportioned 'rightness', and a comfortable individuality. the green tie [!] against the stripe shirt plus the maroon pocket square, down to the shoes are visual 'ticklers'…
Bertie got it right. This is style, not fashion. And it is extremely well done.
I want him to be my grandpa.
I want his tie.
Look at the break in his pants… Perfect!
I've never seen Mr. Barbera himself, only his classic clothing. Here's a guy and style that from the very first moment one can respect. And I'm kind of with "LBT for President" above: some of the guys you see decked in fashion-forward designer stuff come across as way too self-important. Nice photograph–my imagination tells me that it's a wonderfully quiet street behind him.
For some reason, the photo had me wondering if those are transition lenses. Anyway, style is a beautiful thing. What works for the goose doesn't go for the gander, but it works nonetheless.
As a wise man once said to me, "Don't worry about being different, worry about being good. That's different enough."
And today, rarer than ever.
To echo a common sentiment, I love Mr. Barbera's style.
I don't want to knock anyone's personal style, but I'm glad that there are still men like him protecting and perfecting the classic. It's a great counterpoint to the more "fashion forward" and something I try to emulate myself.
This man shows class all the way non of that noveau rich you can see from time to time. Mr Barbera is defently one of the biggest style icons in menswear, if I could I would prefer to wear his brand everyday..
I retract what I wrote about the understatedness of his dress. i just meant what someone already pointed out: the age of the jacket, the scuffs on the shoes, etc. I'd just think a guy like him could wear a new pair every day. But the outfit is great. Truly iconic, and I must agree with all the commenters about not being "fashion forward" being a good thing. Why should we go forward from this outfit.
The buch should stop here.
Ah, civilization.
Erudite, sohisticated and charming. Men can learn a lot from this man. I just wish I could afford his line of clothing.
He's perfect. He makes it look so easy and effortless.
A refreshing change after all those young guys who think that style means dressing unisexually.
Everything about Barbera is absolutely perfect.
It takes a while to understand the depth of his good taste. But one does get there with no regrets.
This look ended up in Milan because there are men there who don't want to look like gigolos,panders, or girls.
This picture is why i love this blog. At his age i want the heart to dress like that!The smile, the glasses, the look, AH! VIVA Luciano Barbera!
How sad that this great example of classic and deeply personal style could be considered anything but wonderful. I don't think Scott meant anything negative by his observation. I mean, if I could sit down and talk style and menswear with anyone, it would very well be Luciano Barbera. The man is a legend. So, to my mind, there is no reason to add a qualifier to this picture; it's perfect. I have nothing against more "fashion" looks and cutting edge whatever – but those looks always seem to fade and go out of fashion. I hope to have half as much class at that point in my life. Mr. Barbera's look will outlive us all.
I think his style is perfect
Perhaps by including his qualifier, Sart simply was referring to the fact that his blog, in general, is usually geared toward the fashion-forward. This is an exception in that it's not fashion forward, but so well done that it deserves a spot anyway. Doesn't mean that Sart was finding fault, just that he was pointing out the difference between this and his other pictures.
Personally, I think it's very well-done and I would love to see more men like this where I am from.
There are many subtle forces at play here. The perfect "X" of jacket creases, converging at the button. The absolutely symmetric way the pant creases swoop inward at the ankle. The lights in the vitrines. The wet pavement. The earth tones of the buildings. The flat grey sky.
Love it.
First off, I personally am not fashion foward at all. I wear all classics and the way I look at it is; it's how you choose items from the broad range of classic staples. You can choose the cut, colour, size, etc…
I get much more satisfaction out of the way I dress than I would wearing YSL or D&G any day.
I adore everything about Mr. Barbera's appearance.
Once again it´s the way he wears these classic items – completely at home with them!
The only complaint i have with this gentleman is captured in another picture…the way he wears his watch over the cuffs – but again…if he feels fine with it ;)


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The objective was to study the effects on noninvasive ventilation on sleep outcomes in patient with ALS, specifically oxygenation and overall sleep quality.
Patients with ALS who met criteria for initiation of NIV were studied with a series of 2 home PSG studies, one without NIV and a follow-up study while using NIV. Primary outcome was a change in the maximum overnight oxygen saturation; secondary outcomes included change in mean overnight oxygen saturation, apnea and hypopnea indexes, sleep latency, sleep efficiency, sleep arousals, and sleep architecture.
A total of 94 patients with ALS were screened for eligibility; 15 were enrolled; and 12 completed study procedures. Maximum overnight oxygen saturation improved by 7.0% (p = 0.01) and by 6.7% during REM sleep (p = 0.02) with NIV. Time spent below 90% oxygen saturation was also significant-ly better with NIV (30% vs 19%, p < 0.01), and there was trend for improvement in mean overnight saturation (1.5%, p = 0.06). Apnea index (3.7 to 0.7), hypopnea index (6.2 to 5.7), and apnea hypopnea index (9.8 to 6.3) did not significantly improve after introducing NIV. NIV had no effect on sleep efficiency (mean change 10%), arousal index (7 to 12), or sleep stage distribution (Friedman chi-squared = 0.40).
NIV improved oxygenation but showed no significant effects on sleep efficiency, sleep arousals, restful sleep, or sleep architecture. The net impact of these changes for patients deserves further study in a larger group of ALS patients.
Katzberg HD; Selegiman A; Guion L; Yuan N; Cho SC; Katz JS; Mller RG; So YT. Effects of noninvasive ventilation on sleep outcomes in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. J Clin Sleep Med 2013;9(4):345-351.
Sleep dysfunction is commonly seen in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) through a number of nonrespiratory (psychological stress, pain, cramps) and respiratory (sleep apnea, hypoventilation) mechanisms.1 Most sleep dysfunction occurs later in the course of the illness, particularly when diaphragmatic dysfunction occurs and respiratory compromise becomes evident.2 The mechanisms underlying respiratory dysfunction during sleep in ALS depend on multiple factors, including the disease stage and whether or not the diaphragm is involved.
The most effective interventions for respiratory and sleep dys-function in ALS include noninvasive ventilation (NIV), which has been shown to improve respiratory parameters, survival and quality of life.3–6 The 2009 American Academy of Neurology Practice Parameter on ALS treatment recommended the use of NIV for patients demonstrating evidence of respiratory compromise.7 A recent Cochrane Review also evaluated the effects of night-time mechanical ventilation in patients with neuromuscular or chest wall disorders, including patients with ALS.8 The review concluded that there was a mild but consistent effect of nighttime mechanical ventilation on symptoms of chronic hypoventilation and survival and a lack of data on the effects on sleep outcomes in these disorders.
To date, there are no studies reported in which the primary aim is to specifically evaluate the effects of NIV on sleep outcomes. As NIV is already indicated for use in ALS patients experiencing respiratory dysfunction, the goal of this study is not to find a new indication for NIV in ALS, but rather to better understand its effects on sleep outcomes and sleep disordered breathing. The specific study aims are to evaluate the effects of NIV on oxygenation, overall sleep quality and other parameters such as apnea index, sleep latency, arousals, and total sleep time.
Current Knowledge/Study Rationale: Previous studies have evaluated the effects of non-invasive ventilation, namely BiPaP, on morbidity and mortality in patients with ALS. Details regarding the specific effects on sleep outcomes have not been previously studied in detail.
Study Impact: Knowledge of the specific effects of non-invasive ventilation on sleep parameters in ALS can help improve the way this technology is currently used in this unique patient population. It also provides information that can be used by developers to create more advanced patient-oriented ventilator systems.
We performed a pilot, self-controlled study in patients with a confirmed diagnosis of ALS who were starting noninvasive ventilation (NIV) for impaired respiratory or sleep function. Patients were recruited from the Stanford Hospital ALS Clinic and Forbes Norris ALS Research Center from February 2009 to February 2010. The local ethics committees at both centers approved the study. All patients gave written informed consent in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.
Criteria for inclusion and exclusion are described in Table 1. Patients were screened by the evaluating neurologist (HDK) during their routine clinic visit to the ALS clinics, which occurs on average every 3 months. Once the patient was identified as a candidate for the study and provided consent, a baseline home polysomnogram (PSG) was performed without NIV within 4 weeks of the screening visit. A follow-up PSG was performed once the patient was comfortable with the complete (> 80%) overnight use of NIV throughout the night. Changes in sleep outcomes before and after NIV are reported.
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At the initial screening visit, each potential study candidate had full neurological assessment by a neurologist, including measurement of a 48-point ALS Functional Research Score (ALSFR-S).9 Forced vital capacity (FVC) and mean inspiratory pressure (MIP) measurements were also performed at the screening visit by the clinic respiratory therapist (LG) or at the hospital spirometry laboratory. Vital capacity was measured with a Renaissance spirometer (Puritan Bennett, USA). Maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) was measured with a handheld meter (Precision Medical, Pickering, UK). An adapted anaesthetic mask was used to overcome the problem of mouth leak in people with bulbar or facial muscle weakness. Measurements of vital capacity were expressed as percentage of predicted. MIP was measured as negative pressure in centimeters of water pressure (cm H2O). During the screening visit, the evaluating neurologist (HDK) performed a sleep history on each potential patient, including an Ep-worth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). The ESS quantifies daytime sleepiness with a maximum score of 24; most patients without documented sleep dysfunction have a score ≤ 10.10 At the end of the study, a post-intervention questionnaire was administered to determine if both the sleep study and NIV were well tolerated; the visual analogue scale ranged from 0 to 10, with 0 being not tolerated at all and 10 being no issues with the intervention.
All patients used bilevel positive airway pressure, with average-volume assured pressure support ventilation at the time of the second sleep study. Home care respiratory therapists fit the patient with mask and alternatives, placed the patients on initial settings and titrated settings for patient comfort. Initial settings start in the low range (6-7 mL/kg ideal body weight for volume-targeted pressure support) to aid in acclimatization to the device. All patients were reassessed after initiation of NIV and prior to the second sleep study to ensure adequate mask fitting, volume, pressure, and rate targets in each patient. Adjustments were made as expeditiously as possible in order to avoid unnecessary titration delays which are sometimes experienced in the clinical setting and which would affect our study results due to progression of the disease. Settings at the time of the study ranged as follows: targeted volume (Vt) = 240-480 mL, maximum inspira-tory positive airway pressure (IPAP) = 14-20, minimum IPAP = 6-8, expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP) = 4-8, backup respiratory rate = 10-12. No supplemental oxygen was used in any of the 12 patients studied and none of the patients had major difficulties fighting the NIV or with mask tolerance.
Patients underwent home PSG using a Crystal 20b system (Clevemed Medical Devices Inc). The Crystal 20b PSG Series is a 14-channel type 2 monitor which includes 4 electroencephalogram (EEG) channels (occipital, central, and ear reference locations), 1 electrooculogram (EOG) channel, 1 airflow channel using a mouth thermistor or nostril pressure probe, 1 channel for chin and 1 for leg EMG movement, 1 channel for electrocardiogram (EKG), 1 channel for a pulse oximeter, 2 channels for measuring chest wall and abdominal movement, 1 channel for body position, and 1 channel for snoring detection. Home PSG set-up was performed by a registered sleep technologist (AS) or physician (HDK). Sleep recordings were analyzed using both an automatic software package and were double-checked by both a registered sleep technologist (AS) and physician sleep specialist (NY), both unaware of the whether the patient had NIV.
Oxygenation parameters measured included improvement in minimum overnight oxygen saturation, mean overnight saturation, time spent below an oxygen saturation of 90%, and minimum oxygen saturation with NIV. Respiratory specific secondary outcome measures included changes in apnea index (AI), hypopnea index (HI), and apnea/hypopnea index (AHI). Other secondary sleep related outcome measures included changes in arousal index, total sleep time (TST), total sleep period (TSP), sleep efficiency, amount of time spent in each sleep stage (stages 1-3 and REM), and sleep latency. Sleep stages and other sleep parameters were scored according to the American Sleep Medicine Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events: Rules, Terminology and Technical Specification.11 Apneas were defined as a cessation of airflow ≥ 10 sec, and AI as the total number of apneas/h of sleep. Hypopneas were defined as < 50% of airflow for 10 sec, and the HI as the total number of hypopneas/h of sleep. AHI was defined as the total number of apneas and hypopneas/h of sleep. Arousal index was defined as the total number of arousals/h after the first stage of sleep is scored; arousals were defined as any change from a deeper to lighter stage of sleep or wakefulness. TST was defined as the total time spent in stages 1-3 or REM sleep, TSP as the time in bed from lights out to lights on, sleep efficiency as TST divided by TSP, and sleep latency as the amount of time it took for the patient to fall asleep after lights out. Amount of time spent in each sleep stage was reported as a percentage of time in that particular sleep stage divided by TST.
This was a pilot study, and as such, its aim was not to detect significant differences in most of the relevant sleep related outcomes. A power calculation was nevertheless performed to estimate the number of patients needed to detect a significant change one of the oxygenation outcomes: minimum overnight oxygen saturation between the baseline and follow-up PSG. A change in oxygen saturation of 5% with a variance of 5% was used based on previous studies8 evaluating effects of NIV on overnight oximetry in patients with neuromuscular disorders, which showed an average of 3% to 5% improvement in mean overnight oxygenation. Using α of 0.05 and β of 0.8, an estimate of 12 patients (2 studies per patient, 24 studies total) was determined to be necessary to detect a change in minimum overnight oxygen saturation. Changes in the oxygenation and other sleep outcomes were compared between baseline and follow-up NIV sleep study using Student t-test. Friedman two-way analysis of variance by ranks was used to detect significant changes across the different sleep stages.
We screened a total of 94 consecutive patients with a diagnosis of ALS for inclusion into the study and recruited 15 patients about to start NIV. Seventy-nine patients were not included, because patients had end-stage disease requiring hospice (4 patients), were already on NIV (12 patients), or did not require NIV as respiratory function was above cutoffs for NIV recommendations (63 patients). Three patients who were enrolled in the study were not able to complete the follow-up sleep study: one patient due to inability to tolerate NIV, one patient who passed away prior to the second sleep study, and one patient due to reclassification to Creutzfeldt Jacob Disease with motor neuronopathy from the initial diagnosis of sporadic ALS (Figure 1).
Flowchart of patient participation
Table 2 summarizes the clinical and sleep characteristics at screening between the patients included in the study and those excluded from the study. There were no bulbar onset patients included in the study, compared with 15% in the excluded patients. Although the ALSFR-S total scores were similar in both groups, the patients included in the study had more advanced respiratory involvement, as evidenced by significantly lower ALSFR-S respiratory scores and FVC. The 12 patients included in the study showed a higher frequency of nighttime respiratory dysfunction at screening by history compared to the excluded patients: ESS, drop in FVC from supine to upright position, orthopnea, and observed apneas were significantly higher in the study patients. Only 1 patient in the enrolled patients had abdominal paradox compared to 5 in those not enrolled. None of the patients in the study had gastrostomies inserted at the time of the study compared to 9 patients in the patients not enrolled. Patients in both groups had comparably low BMI and neck circumference.
Baseline clinical and sleep characteristics of all patients screened
Figure 2 depicts changes in oxygen saturation between the NIV and the baseline sleep studies in our study. There was an improvement of 7% in minimum overnight oxygen saturation, the primary outcome, in ALS patients when using NIV (86% ± 4%) compared to the baseline study (79% ± 9%, p = 0.01; Figure 2). Ten patients had showed some improvement in minimum overnight oxygenation, and 3 patients improved more than 15% with NIV. Change in mean overnight oxygen saturation (94% vs 95.5%, p = 0.06) did not show a statistically or clinically meaningful change and proportion of sleep time spent < 90% oxygen saturation (30% vs 19%, p < 0.01) was significantly less when patients used NIV. There was a greater change in minimal oxygen saturation with NIV during REM (81.2% to 87.8%, p = 0.012) compared to other sleep stages (83.1% to 84.4%, p = 0.46). There was no relationship between age, sex, disease duration, sedative use, or FVC at time of study initiation and any of the predetermined oxygenation parameters, although power to detect such relations was limited.
Change in minimum overnight oxygen saturation between baseline and noninvasive ventilation (NIV) sleep studies in the 12 patients included with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Table 3 shows changes in all sleep parameters between the NIV and baseline PSG studies in each study patient, and Table 4 shows the mean changes in the entire cohort. Sleep efficiency increased by 10% in the entire group of patients, which was not significant (p = 0.15); however, in a group of 8 of 12 patients, an improvement of almost 20% was seen. Respiratory parameters did not change significantly with NIV use: there was an improvement of 3 points (p = 0.17) in the apnea index and improvement in the hypopnea index of 0.5 points (p = 0.72), resulting in an improvement of 3.5 points in AHI (p = 0.20). Most of the apneas and hypopneas in our group were central (57%), with mixed apneas (26%) and obstructive apneas (17%) making up the remaining episodes. Evaluation of individual patient data reveals that most patients' respiratory parameters did not change much and in fact worsened in approximately half of the cases. The small mean improvements are largely due to 2 patients. In patient 3, apneas essentially all converted to hypopneas; while this was one of the few patients with worse sleep efficiency, he also had one of the largest improvements in minimum overnight oxygen saturation. Patient 5 also had a large improvement in AHI, mediated by a cessation of essentially all hypopneas.
Change in secondary sleep outcomes between NIV and baseline sleep studies
Effects of NIV on secondary outcomes in ALS patients
In our cohort, arousal index worsened nonsignificantly by 5 points with use of NIV (p = 0.62). Sleep quality did not improve with NIV; there was no change in percentage of restful sleep (stage 3, p = 0.69 or REM, p = 0.40) in response to NIV. Also, overall sleep architecture, reflected by a significant shift in any of the sleep stages, remained unchanged with NIV (Friedman χ 2 = 0.4). There was no relationship between the time interval from the baseline sleep study to the second NIV sleep study (mean duration 9.0 ± 2.3 days) and any of the oxygenation or secondary sleep parameters.
Epworth scores did not change significantly after the first and second sleep study (14.8 to 12.4, p = 0.24). Results of the post-study questionnaire showed that patients appeared to tolerate both the NIV (mean 8.1 ± 3.4) and the sleep study procedures (mean 7.8 ± 4.2).
In this pilot study of twelve patients with ALS, NIV improved oxygenation, as measured by minimum overnight oxygen saturation and time spent with significant hypo-oxygenation (SpO2 < 90%). In this small group of patients, NIV did not have an effect on sleep efficiency, apneas/hypopneas, arousals, or sleep quality/architecture.
Our study is the first study specifically evaluating the effects of NIV on sleep outcomes in ALS. Early NIV has been shown to have positive effects on chronic hypoventilation, quality of life and survival12–19 in studies comparing ALS NIV users with patients who refuse or are not able to tolerate NIV. Bourke et al. performed the only randomized, unblinded, controlled trial of NIV in ALS showing that NIV improved quality of life and survival in a group of ALS patients, particularly those with preserved bulbar function.20 Although sleep studies are performed on many of the patients in these studies at the time of NIV initiation, none of the studies systematically evaluated the effects of NIV on sleep outcomes. In a precursor pilot study to their randomized study, Bourke et al. performed polysomnography on patients every four months after NIV initiation, however, this data was not reported.21 A recent publication evaluated 19 ALS patients recently starting NIV with home sleep studies and found patient-ventilator asynchrony; however, the authors did not perform before-after NIV studies to evaluate the effects of the intervention on sleep outcomes.22
Our study found a 7% change in minimum overnight oxygen saturation in ALS patients when they used NIV compared to no NIV, which was comparable to our oxygenation target of 5% improvement. This finding suggests that NIV may help to reverse the maximal drop in oxygen saturation in patients with ALS. Very low oxygen saturation levels have been seen in other studies evaluating sleep dysfunction in ALS, and they have been found to occur most prominently during REM compared to other stages of sleep.23,24 One explanation for this may be accessory muscle atonia, which occurs during REM sleep when the already weak diaphragm is the only functional respiratory muscle and when NIV can best support breathing and improve oxygenation.25,26 We found that half of our patients were not able to achieve REM sleep. In those who were, NIV had greatest effects on oxygenation in this stage of sleep. Another measure of oxygenation which improved with treatment, time spent with saturation < 90%, suggests that the improvements in minimum saturation seen with NIV are clinically significant and not merely brief, transient events. Using only minimum oxygen saturation introduces the possibility of technical error, particularly dislodging of the saturation probe which may occur during the PSG. Other studies evaluating patients with ALS have not found changes in minimum oxygen saturation in response to NIV; but they did find changes of 3% to 5% in mean overnight saturation when using overnight oximetry.27,28 In our cohort, mean oxygen levels also improved, but only by 1.5%, which was not significant.
Although the precise contribution of each type of apnea to sleep disordered breathing in ALS has not been fully characterized, most studies using polysomnography have found central apnea to be the most prominent source of respiratory dysfunction, as was found in our study.29 On occasion, episodes of obstructive apnea may occur in patients with ALS, particularly in patients with bulbar symptoms, where weakness of pharyngeal muscle dilators may cause collapse of the pharyngeal wall and increased upper airway resistance. This was consistent with our study, which found that less than 20% of apneas were obstructive, which is not surprising given that none of our patients were predominantly bulbar or had bulbar onset ALS, and also that patients did not have increased BMI or neck circumference (which are associated with obstructive sleep apnea). It also continues to support the use of bilevel over continuous noninvasive ventilation as is the standard for most patients with neuromuscular disease such as ALS. The low proportion of bulbar onset patients in our treated group likely reflects selection bias mirroring clinical practice in our small group of patients, as patients with severe bulbar disease are less likely to be started on NIV, and skews results towards success as they tend to respond poorly to NIV. Although not significant, bilevel NIV did appear to have a trend toward improving the apnea hypopnea index, which would be consistent with previously reported positive effects in patients with neuromuscular conditions and central apnea.30 Additional study of the effects of NIV on apneas and hypopneas as well as ventilatory outcomes such as end-tidal CO2 will help to confirm whether improvement in oxygenation is a direct result of the effects respiratory support on nocturnal hypoventilation during these episodes.
Eight of twelve patients in our study had an improvement in sleep efficiency with NIV, with a mean improvement in sleep efficiency of approximately 10%. A number of patients also improved total sleep time on NIV; however, this was decreased overall in in the NIV group, which may reflect adjustment to the NIV and also help explain some of the improvement in sleep efficiency from NIV. Sleep efficiency itself declined in four patients, including two patients who showed a reduction in oxygen saturation from normal to subnormal values with treatment. It is unclear why some of these patients worsened with NIV. It is possible that excessively elevated NIV pressure and volume settings may have been at fault, particularly in patients starting with normal baseline overnight oxygen saturation levels, which has been previously described.23 Indeed, a recent publication has highlighted that patient-ventilator asynchrony occurred frequently in a group of 19 ALS patients studied with PSG.22 In addition, all four of these patients had increased arousal index, which may reflect mask discomfort due to poor fit or mouth dryness. Once patients were asleep, proportion of restful (stage 3 and REM) sleep and overall sleep architecture was not affected by NIV in our cohort. One impressive finding was the lack of stage 3 sleep (1%) found in any of the sleep studies performed with or without NIV, which is much lower than previously reported in other studies, and may be due to the advanced respiratory insufficiency of our patient cohort.2,5,24–26
Our study had various limitations. Our study showed a change in minimum oxygen saturation and time spent with O2 < 90%; however, interpretation of other markers of sleep dysfunction and subgroup analysis was limited by small patient numbers. We were also limited to studying patients who had an FVC at or below 50%, as this is the stage at which most patients start NIV in the United States due to recommend guidelines7 and insurance coverage. This may not be the optimal time to start NIV in all patients, and this issue should be studied further in subsequent studies. Although using home PSG may help to minimize the "first-night effect" compared to hospital based sleep studies, there is inherent variability in the quality, settings, and duration of NIV use between patients, as well as the quality of home, unmonitored sleep studies. An additional night of PSG used to titrate NIV settings prior to the comparison NIV study would also have been helpful to optimize treatment in our cohort. Our study design used patients as their own controls and studying them immediately before and after NIV initiation, which had the benefit of minimizing heterogeneity between treatment and control groups, particularly in respect to the amount of respiratory dysfunction. Lack of a "natural history" comparison group of patients performing two sequential sleep studies who were not using NIV, however, makes it difficult to accurately assess bias that might have been introduced by the PSG itself, particularly inadequate time allowed for maximum compliance and tolerance. Although great care was taken to perform titration more quickly than is the case in the clinical setting to avoid PSG sometimes requires more time for the patient to accommodate fully. Increasing the time between the two studies runs the risk of introducing bias from progression of disease itself, which was the rationale for the four-week gap between NIV studies. Finally, although changes in oxygen saturation were used as the main outcomes in our study, other respiratory markers such as end-tidal carbon dioxide levels and effects on daytime hypercapnia, which are markers of ventilation, may be more clinically meaningful primary outcomes in subsequent larger studies.
Although recent studies have shown that patients with ALS experience difficulty tolerating NIV due to patient-ventilator asynchrony, our study demonstrates that NIV may be beneficial in improving oxygenation even in a small group of ALS patients. Although it is difficult to draw conclusions about subgroups of patients with different levels of respiratory dysfunction or NIV tolerance in our small group of patients, future studies should evaluate these factors in a larger group of patients and establish ways to maximize the effects of NIV in this patient population. In the meantime, NIV remains an important intervention to offers patients with ALS, as has been recommended by the Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology.7 The study procedures using home PSG are well tolerated by patients, caregivers, and health care professionals, and may be used as a model to continue to study sleep disordered breathing and sleep dysfunction in ALS.
This was not an industry supported study. Dr. Katzberg has received funding from the Muscular Dystrophy Association for this study and receives research support from Grifols Pharmaceuticals. He has received speaker honoraria from Genzyme Canada. Dr. Katz has received research support from Pfizer Inc/Eisai Inc., and the ALS Association, and has received honoraria from Crescent Healthcare, Inc., Blue Cross, Talecris Biotherapeutics, and CSL Behring. Dr. So receives royalties from the publication of Occupational & Environmental Medicine (Appleton & Lange, 2007) and articles published in UpToDate (2007). He also receives research support from Pfizer Inc, NeurogesX, Inc., and holds equity in Satoris, Inc. Dr. Cho is on the board of directors at Synapse Biomedical. Dr. Miller serves on the editorial board for the ALS Journal; received a speaker honorarium from the AANEM; served as a consultant to Celgene, Knopp Neurosciences Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Taiji Biomedical Inc., Sanofi-Aventis, Novartis, and Neuraltus; and receives research support from the NIH (R01 NS 44887 [PI]) and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (PI). The other authors have indicated no financial conflicts of interest.
This study was supported by a clinical research training grant from the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Work for this study was performed at Stanford University Hospital and California Pacific Medical Centre, Palo Alto, CA, and San Francisco, CA
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Michael Snaer proved the hero again for Florida State tonight, hitting a three-pointer in the final seconds to help the Seminoles beat Virginia Tech 48-47.
Snaer hit the shot from nearly the same spot on the floor from which he hit a buzzer-beating shot to end Duke's home winning streak last month. The catalyst proved to be Hokies freshman Robert Brown, who was designated to take Jarell Eddie's free throws after Eddie was injured on a foul with ten seconds left. Brown missed both free throws, and the Hokies missed a total of seven from the stripe in the final 2:11.
Snaer's three wiped out what had been a 46-37 Virginia Tech lead with 1:13 left in the game. The ACC continues to be a bizarre-zone of college basketball this season, and FSU coach Leonard Hamilton's squad seems to have the most rabbits to pull out of their hats. [ESPN2]


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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech looks to continue its league success Wednesday as it hosts Jacksonville State at 1 p.m. on the Tech Tennis Courts. The match was rescheduled from two weeks ago due to poor weather conditions.
Tech is currently 4-0 in the conference, which has coach Kenny Doyle's Golden Eagles tied with Austin Peay for first place in the OVC. Tech has won 12 consecutive regular season OVC matches, including an 8-0 record last year and four outings this season.
The Golden Eagles completed a two-game sweep this past weekend after they defeated Morehead State, 4-3, on Saturday, and Eastern Kentucky, 4-3, on Sunday. The Gamecocks lost to Eastern Kentucky, 5-2, but found success against Morehead, 4-3. Jacksonville State is 3-1 in conference play this season.
Tech is 8-5 all-time against Jacksonville State, winning the previous four matches. Tech and JSU last met in the 2012 OVC Tournament Semifinals, where the Golden Eagles won, 4-3.
Admission is free to all Tech matches which will take place on the campus courts.


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Top 10 facts about Waitomo Caves
Here's a quick guide to the fascinating Waitomo Caves and the incredible sights you'll see inside.
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The magical Waitomo Caves have been attracting visitors to the Central North Island for more than 120 years, thanks to their incredible limestone formations and luminescent glowworms. The caves are located beneath the rolling green countryside of the King Country, one of New Zealand's prime farming regions.
Visiting Waitomo Caves is an unforgettable experience – you'll walk through majestic caverns, discover limestone shafts, marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites and enjoy a boat ride through a grotto lit by thousands of tiny native New Zealand glowworms.
So what's important to know about Waitomo Caves? Here are our top 10 facts.
1. 'Wai' is the Māori word for 'water', while 'tomo' means a hole in the ground.
2. The Waitomo Caves and neighbouring Ruakuri Caves are located in an area of abundant limestone rock. The cave structures we can see and walk through today began to form around 30 million years ago from the bones and shells of marine fossils. As they collected on the sea floor, they hardened into sedimentary rock. During this time the earth shifted and volcanoes erupted, causing huge slabs of limestone to be lifted out of the sea. Over the centuries, water flowed through cracks in the rocks, widening them into larger and larger channels until huge caverns were formed.
3. The stalactites, stalagmites and other cave decorations you can see in the caves are limestone crystal deposits, created by water as it drips from the roof or down walls. It takes hundreds of years for these decorations to form. For this reason it is important that visitors to the caves do not touch the formations, as they can easily be damaged.
4. Having trouble identifying the cave decorations inside Waitomo Caves?
- Stalactites grow downwards from the ceiling
- Stalagmites rise up from the cave floor
- Stalagmites and stalactites can join up to form columns or pillars
- Helictites are spiral-shaped decorations
5. The Waitomo Caves were discovered in the late 1800s by local Māori chief Tane Tinorau, owner of the land on which they were located. Tinorau and a surveyor called Fred Mace explored the caves together in 1887, floating in on a raft of flax flower stalks. Tinorau later found an entrance on land, which is the same entry point we use today. In 1889 the caves were opened to tourists, with local Māori acting as guides. Many of the staff working at the caves today are direct descendants of Chief Tane Tinorau and his wife Huti, as the cave and its lands were returned to his family in 1989, after a period of government administration.
6. The glowworms found in the Waitomo and Ruakuri caves are the larvae of a species of gnat called Arachnocampa luminosa, which is unique to New Zealand. These insects spend most of their life as larvae (juveniles), growing to the size of a matchstick. Although the effect of their twinkling lights is beautiful, the glowworm itself actually looks quite like a maggot!
7. Glowworms glow because their tails are bioluminescent – the chemicals they produce react with the oxygen in the air to generate light. They spin sticky threads from the roof of the cave, and use the light from their tails to attract other insects and trap them in the threads for a tasty meal!
8. The Waitomo Caves are the perfect environment for glowworms, because they are dark, damp, and sheltered. This means the glowworms' lights can be seen and their feeding threads don't get dried out or damaged by wind. The river that flows through the caves brings them plenty of insects to catch. The caves are carefully monitored to make sure the glowworms have everything they need.
9. The nearby Ruakuri Cave is Waitomo's longest underground guided walking tour and is also the only wheelchair-accessible cave in the Southern Hemisphere. Ruakuri is famed for its spiritual links to Māori and its incredible limestone formations and spectacular caverns.
10. You can visit the Waitomo Caves and take a 45-minute guided tour of some of its most amazing features, including the amazing Cathedral cavern and the Glowworm Grotto (which you glide through on a boat). Another option if you're feeling adventurous is to take a blackwater rafting or caving tour. These can involve climbing, tubing, travelling by flying fox and abseiling.
GreatSights runs daily sightseeing tours to Waitomo Caves from Auckland and Rotorua. You can choose to visit just the caves, or add visits to the nearby Hobbiton Movie Set and some of Rotorua's top attractions to your day.
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text: The Boat Project is a living archive of people's stories and lives, a 30ft vessel made from donated wooden items. From February to July 2011 the public donated their wood to the project but not just any old wood. Pencil or piano – exotic as Zebrawood or as familiar as pine every piece had a story behind it. Donations arrived in their thousands, from the highly personal to pieces of national importance. All of these donations have now been used to build a state-of-the-art seafaring yacht named Collective Spirit.


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MADISON, Wis.—Wisconsin wolf hunters and trappers went slightly over the quota this season.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said Thursday the 2013 season ended with 257 wolves harvested. That's six animals over the 251-wolf limit.
The sixth and last zone to close was Zone 3, covering a narrow swath of northwestern Wisconsin. That zone closed at 5 p.m. Monday.
The quota for Zone 3 was 71 wolves and the closure was initiated when wolf 64 was killed Saturday. Hunters ended up taking 75 wolves in that zone, four over the quota.
Wisconsin's wolf season was to run through the end of February unless hunters reached their statewide limit.
The 2012-13 season ended two months early on Dec. 23 as well after hunters exceeded their 116-wolf limit by one animal.


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More public figures these days seem comfortable in offering apologies, either for their own misdeeds or on behalf of an entire group. But while owning up to past wrongs may be more common, what of forgiveness from those wronged?
Few Japanese, for example, have yet to forgive the Tokyo Electric Power Co. for not better preparing for the March 11 tsunami that knocked out the Fukushima Daiichi power plant. Yet the TEPCO president, Masataka Shimizu, has made many personal apologies to refugees from that nuclear disaster. And he promises to make amends and improve safety in other plants.
Basketball giant LeBron James just apologized to former Cleveland fans over his self-centered departure last year to the Miami Heat. But he didn't appear to win back many fans.
Former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak, who was ousted Feb. 11, reportedly plans to apologize for his actions. He may claim only that he took "bad advice" from aides in suppressing dissent. Such a limited admission of responsibility probably won't qualify for leniency in Egyptian eyes.
BP chief executive Robert Dudley recently said he was sorry for the giant oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico last year. He also detailed the steps aimed at earning back the trust of government and the rest of the oil industry, such as tougher rules on drilling. Critics and many victims still aren't satisfied.
In US politics, where forgiveness is rare, presidential candidate Newt Gingrich apologized this week for slamming the Medicare-reform plan of fellow Republican Rep. Paul Ryan. And recently resigned Sen. John Ensign of Nevada apologized for being "arrogant and self-centered" in criticizing other senators caught up in their sex scandals while he was hiding his own.
Even the royals are in the mood.
This week Queen Elizabeth II, in the first visit by a British monarch to Ireland since its independence, made symbolic gestures acknowledging past British oppression and violence against the Irish. She laid a wreath and bowed her head at Dublin's Garden of Remembrance, a memorial to those who lost their lives opposing British rule. Actions may speak louder than an apology in this case, as most Irish seem in a mood to forgive.
Even the talk-show queen of evoking apologies from guests, Oprah Winfrey, said this week she was sorry to James Frey, author of "A Million Little Pieces." Oprah said she should not have lashed out at him for fabricating parts of his memoir. He thanked and hugged her.
For many, forgiveness is even more difficult than apologizing. It is different from mercy or pardon, and it certainly isn't condoning. So much depends on the genuine contrition of the victimizer, the consequences suffered, the degree of restitution, and the self-reform to prevent a reccurrence.
For some, no correcting action by a perpetrator is needed in order to offer forgiveness. In their view, unconditional forgiving is seen as a way for one to let go of anger, guilt, or a desire for revenge – or to acknowledge that everyone is equally susceptible to making mistakes or that the perpetrator may simply be a victim of mental illness, bad parenting, or societal neglect.
For others, it requires both sides to have the courage to give up something and then to act on behalf of each other in a new relationship. In such cases of moral reciprocity, to forgive is to "give as before" the wrongdoing. That requires a reform of thinking and spiritual maturity. In postapartheid South Africa, for example, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission asked for an admission of guilt from the country's former oppressors in order for forgiveness to be granted.
This new era of easy apologies from public figures has yet to usher in an era of easy forgiveness. Why? Definitions of forgiveness differ widely, especially in cases of someone being maimed, raped, or killed.
Judging whether someone has truly repented and reformed is difficult to perceive, as any parole board knows. And time and restitution may not always heal wounds to the point where forgiveness is possible.
So all these public apologies are welcome. Telling the truth is winning half the battle. Apologies create more opportunities for everyone to work on better defining forgiveness.


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Sept 11 – Oct 30, 2004
Life in the City: The Art of Joseph Delaney
Like Lloyd Branson, Catherine Wiley, and his brother Beauford Delaney, Joseph Delaney was a Knoxville-born artist who gained international recognition. Inaugurating The University of Tennessee's Downtown Gallery, Life in the City: The Art of Joseph Delaney highlights some 60 works that demonstrate Joseph's interest in urban life – parades, public parks, architecture and street scenes.
Nov 6 – Dec 19, 2004
The George & Helen Spelvin Folk Art Collection
Created by Beauvais Lyons, Professor of Art and Director of the Hokes Archives at The University of Tennessee, The George and Helen Spelvin Folk Art Collection presents fictitious contemporary folk art. As the "exhibition curator," Lyons created all the artworks and designed biographical text panels with photographic portraits of each of the 11 imaginary artists. Included are enamel painted records by Lucas Farley, Arthur Middleton's portrait paintings of American presidents, velvet paintings of brides by Charlotte Black, Max Pritchard's hand-painted religious tracts on cereal boxes, Rufus Martinez's ceramic face jugs, and Lester Coleman Dowdy's "limberjack" puppets. This irrelevant exhibition emulates folk art, and at the same time, it ironically imitates museum conventions.
Jan 12 – Mar 8, 2005
Gregg Schlanger: Holston River Diaries
Created by Gregg Schlanger, Holston River Diaries is a two-part exhibition that links the communities of Emory, VA and Knoxville, TN – the first being near the headwaters of the Holston River and later being nears its confluence with the French Broad River, thus forming the Tennessee River. The exhibition's second part continued at Emory & Henry College's 1912 Gallery.
Mar 11 – Apr 17, 2005
Let Us Now Praise Famous Men: Walker Evans' Photographs
Walker Evans' photographs made for James Agee's classic work Let Us Now Praise Famous Men served as the culmination of Evan's talents as well as the realistic portrayal of the conditions of the American tenant Farmer during the 1930's Depression. Walker Evans' images revolutionized the standards of documentary photography.
Apr 20 – Apr 27, 2005
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Jennifer Leach, Printmaking
Thesis exhibition by Printmaking MFA Candidate, Jennifer Leach.
Apr 30 – May 6, 2005
Graphic Design Senior Show
Senior Graphic Design Students display their design work and attend the opening to meet and greet potential clients and employers
June 16 – Sept 3, 2005
Through the Lens of Ed Westcott: A Photographic History of World War II's Secret City
In 1942, the Army Corps of Engineers relocated James Edward Westcott to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and assigned him the task of official photographer for the Manhattan Project – a massive wartime effort to produce the first atomic bomb. As secrecy of the project was paramount, the "atomic" city was fenced, and communication with the outside world was limited. What is more, no cameras were allowed inside the fenced boundaries.
Thus, Westcott became not only the official photographer for the Manhattan Project, but he also became the sole photographer of the social and recreational events of Oak Ridge. It is only through Westcott's photographs that the visual history of Oak Ridge can be appreciated.
Sept 10 – Nov 5, 2005
Enduring: The Social Conscience of Eleanor Dickinson
Eleanor Dickinson, a native of Knoxville, TN, received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Tennessee in 1952, becoming one of the department's first graduates. One year later, she moved to California and began redefining her process of creating traditional figure drawings via strong emotions. Since then, Dickinson has maintained a life-long commitment to the human form and has responded to intense moments of human existence, ranging from the experiences of Pentecostal Southerners, to the ecstasies of lovers, to the trials of the homeless, to the sufferings of AIDS victims.
Nov 12 – Dec 20, 2005
Alternative Typestyles: An Homage to Vernacular Letterforms
Alternative Typestyles features original art by exhibition creator Matt Tullis, including hand-drawn typefaces, unique collected fonts, and wall-mounted sculptures based on the assemblage of typographic artifacts. Individual photographic prints of vintage letterforms and signs are also featured.
Jan 7 – Feb 25, 2006
Mysterious Pleasures: The Art of F. Clark Stewart
Over the past 40 years, the educator F. Clark Stewart has impacted the lives and maturation of countless aspiring young artists at the University of Tennessee, many former students directly credit him for their own success as professional artists and teachers. His contributions as both a dedicated teacher and a cognizant, active member of the university community are immeasurable. The goal of Mysterious Pleasures: The Art of F. Clark Stewart is, however, to celebrate the achievements and work of the artist F. Clark Stewart. The works on exhibition, as with his tenure at the university, span 40 years. As the viewer will soon recognize, Clark never strays far from his primary subject – the human figure- or his primary interest – the human narrative. Art movements, like fashion, have developed and faded with time, but Clark has remained steadfast in his commitment to figurative art and its ability to create mystery and a range of emotional responses.
March 3 – April 1, 2006
Unfiltered: AIGA 50 Books/50 Covers
Since 1924, The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) has mounted an annual exhibition that recognizes excellence in book design and production. Books are entered in categories that range from trade, reference, juvenile, to university and museum publications, to limited edition and special-format books. The exhibition includes books and book covers designed between Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2004. Esteemed Jurors selected winners from more than 920 entries. Jurors included; Andrew Blauvelt, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, John Fulbrook III, Simon & Schuster, New York, Sara Gillingham, Chronicle Books, San Francisco, Julia Hasting, Phaidon, New York and Cheryl Towler Weese (chair) Studio Blue, Chicago.
Apr 7 – Apr 14, 2006
MFA Thesis Exhibition: "Valuistics: The Making of" by James GreeneThe print Installation is both a display of James Greene's valuistics as well as a printed history of the word itself. With "the Making Of," Greene – a former grocery store clerk and retail employee – reveals his own consumer politics (contradictions and all) by symbolizing and accounting for each of his consumer decisions. The installation is a scale re-creation of Greene's home, family, and friends printed on pink insulation board and installed in the Downtown Gallery.
Apr 19 – 26, 2006
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Ryan O'Mara
The work consists of large abstract ink drawings and paintings some measuring more than 20 feet long. "Abstraction has the ability to exist in a realm of non-logic, idealism and an absence of a system. In my work I change this theoretical space into a physical image, thereby defining the gray", says O'Mara.
Apr 28 – May 10, 2006
AGIA Poster Design Show
Three Design Students from UT were included in the American Institute of Graphic Arts National Poster Competition. 30 posters were exhibited from national and international designers.
May 13 – June 3, 2006
Portrait of Self
Portrait of Self is a community arts project of the Knox County after-school program Shade of Development led by artist and educator Diane Hovis. Created by African American children and adults, the drawings, prints and photographs on view will explore each individual's sense of self. These visual works are interpretations of written responses to questions posed by Hovis and recorded in journals kept by each participant.
June 23 – Aug 4, 2006
Thresholds: Expressions of Art & Spiritual Life
New York critic Eleanor Heartney has curated an exhibition that showcases the diversity of both art media and religious beliefs in the work of over fifty artists from five southern states, including Tennessee. This is a joint exhibition, on view simultaneously in both the Ewing Gallery on the University of Tennessee campus and the Downtown Gallery.
Aug 25 – Oct 11, 2006
Drawings from the Central Academy of Fine Art, Beijing, China
30 figure drawings from students at the Central Academy of Fine Art in Beijing, China. Organized and curated by UTK School of Art Professor, Tom Reising.
Oct 20 – Nov 24, 2006
The Color of Diaspora: Afro-Ecuadorian Images
40 Black & White Photographs of the Afro-Ecuadorian culture. Organized by University of Tennessee History Professor William Dewey
Dec 1 – Dec 22, 2006
Polska Fraba/Polish Iink: Contemporary Printmaking on Poland
An exhibition organized and curated by Beauvais Lyons, which includes 30 prints by Contemporary Artist from Poland working in Printmaking.
Jan 5 – Feb 24, 2007
Reverberating Echoes: The Art of Indian Artist M.R. Renjan
Black & White Ink paintings by Indian Artist M.R. Renjan. Organized and curated by Graduate student Shaurya Kumar
Mar 2 – 31, 2007
Shelter: A Mixed Media Installation
An exhibition organized through the Samek Art Gallery, Bucknell University By Tulu Bayer, Xiaoze Xie
Apr 2 – 9, 2007
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Lin Lee
Apr 10 – 17, 2007
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Tea Kim Kasor
Apr 18- 23, 2007
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Shaurya Kumar
May 4 – June 8, 2007
Human Rights Portfolio from South Africa
June 15 – August 3, 2007
Hunt Clark & Deborah McClary
Recent collaborative work by Tennessean sculptures, graduates of the UT school of Art. The mixed media piece consists of multiple video projections on Plexiglas suspended from the ceiling, and a white ceramic life-sized sculpture of a calf being roped around its neck.
Aug 10 – Sept 7, 2007
Shoebox Sculpture Exhibition
This International Traveling exhibition of small sculptures from around the world show how artists have handled the challenges of space and scale dictated by sixe of a shoebox. An invitation only exhibition, this exhibit has attracted a large number of well – known artists from Hawaii, the U.S. mainland, Argentina, Cuba, Australia, Korea, Japan, Chia, Thailand, France, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Canada, and Mexico.
Sept 14 – Oct 5, 2007
The 2006 juried selection of the best communications design produced in 2005. 365 is widely recognized as the most discerning statement on design excellence today, extending a legacy that began 90 years ago. By means of competitions, AIGA creates a chronicle of outstanding design solutions, each demonstrating the process of designing, the role of the designer and the value of design.
Oct 12 – Nov 7, 2007
Jean Hess & Jeffrey Morton: Reverie
This two-person exhibition consists of recent works by Knoxville-based painter Jean Hess and Chattanooga based painter Jeffery Morton. Hess' work addresses dream, recollection, nostalgia and memory with an emphasis on obscure imagery, dissolving texts and marks and natural forms suffused with light. Jeffery Morton explores images of wind, electricity, twilight, humidity, photosynthesis, and pollen juxtaposed against creatures in flight.
Nov 16 – Dec 20, 2007
This exhibition of ceramics explores the pathway and influences of the academic ceramicist. UT professors of ceramics, their spouses, and their mentors will all have work on display. Artists included are; Professors Sally Brogden and Frank Martin, and their spouses Todd Johnson and Polly Martin and mentors John and Susanne Stephenson, and Ken Ferguson.
Jan 4 – Feb 1, 2008
An exhibition initiated by UT visiting artist Pinkney Herbert and organized by Memphis arts Organization Delta Axis. In this exhibition "Crave" these six artists use paint and photgraphs to explore craving, yearning, longing for or hankering after. Their diverse work is unified by an attachment to charged images and obsessive processes that speak to this underlying appetite or "craving." Artist included in the exhibition are, Joel Carreiro, Betsy Chaffin, Amanda Sparks, Thomas Weaver and Brian Wood.
Fed 15 – Mar 29, 2008
This exhibition showcases an award-winning documentary about the town of Corapeake in North Carolina by Kendall Messick. The exhibit uses oral narratives, black & white photography and artifacts to describe and commemorate the lives led by now-elderly African-American inhabitants of this small rural town. This film has been shown at the Smithsonian Museum of American History, Wake Forest University, UVA and many other reputable venues.
April 4 – 19, 2008
MFA Thesis Exhibitions: Crystal Wagner and katherine Nanfro
Masters thesis work by graduating MFA candidates in visual art.
April 24 – 26, 2008
Graphic Design Senior Show
Seniors in UT's graphic design program display recent work completed for BA candidacy.
May 2 – 28, 2008
Air Box
An exhibition by Korean artist Dong-Yong Lee, 2007-08 UT Artist in Residence
June 2 – 29, 2008
Carl Sublett: Image Tracks
A retrospective view of Carl Sublett's art by his son, Eric
July 3 – 19, 2008
Objectionable Action
This exhibit represents an art exchange with participants from around the country. It was organized by two University of Tennessee Alumni, Lee Marchalonis and Jessica Meyer, and features other University of Tennessee graduates now residing throughout the United States.
July 25 – Aug 16, 2008
The Beauty of Holiness: The Art of Arnold Schwarzbart
Schwarzbart is a Judaic artist who lives in Knoxville. He has worked for over eighteen years designing and producing ceremonial objects as well as Donor Recognition Walls and decorative wall pieces for Jewish organizations throughout the United States.
Aug 22 – Sept 20, 2008
My Home Town: Images of New York City by Baldwin Lee
Photographic images documenting NYC both pre and post 9/11 by New York native Baldwin Lee. Lee is the recipient of three Guggenheim and NEA grants. Curated by artist and Sam Yates.
Sep 26 – Oct 18, 2008
Global Mapping
Andrea Loefke, a Brooklyn, New York and Leipzig, Germany-based artist creates hierarchies in which events and narratives compete and communicate. The groupings of objects and their placement within a particular space become a journey of discovery.
Future States: Atlas
Recent works by Pennsylvania mixed-media artist Dan Mills. This group of drawings addresses issues of American imperialism and globalization. Curated by artist and Sam Yates.
Oct 24 – Nov 15, 2008
Compassionate Voices: Issues of Animal Rights
Compassionate Voices: The Art of Sue Coe, Maia Dery, Diane Fox, and Jack Ketner
These artists address issues of animal treatment and exploitation.
Nov 21 – Dec 20, 2008
Lyrical Tableaux by Conley Harris
Inspired by his many trips to India, Boston painter Conley Harris pays tribute to the history of Indian paintings while using it to explore questions of composition, figure/ground relationship and other painterly issues., 2008.
January 2 – 31, 2009
American Institute of Graphic Arts
AIGA, the professional association for design, creates an authoritative chronicle of outstanding design solutions, each demonstrating the process of designing and the value of design. AIGA's suite of competitions is widely recognized as the most discerning statement on design excellence today.
February 6 – 28, 2009
Alicia Henry: The Walk
Damond Howard: Still America's Greatest Problem
African American artists Alicia Henry, Nashville, TN, and Damon Howard, Orangeburg, SC, examine issues of identity, heritage and gender in American society. Henry, MFA from Yale University and Howard, MFA from the University of Florida, have been nationally recognized for their poignant art.
March 6 – 21, 2009
Beyond Surface: Paintings by Tom Riesing and Allen Cox
Although one an abstractionist and one a realist, Knoxville painters Allen Cox and Tom Riesing focus on the "surface" in this exhibit. Curated by Sam Yates and the artists.
March 25 – April 4, 2009
University of Cincinnati / University of Tennessee Art Exchange
This exhibition will feature new work by graduate students representing all disciplines—2-D, 3-D, and media. The exhibition will be on view concurrently at The University of Tennessee 1010 Gallery.
April 7-12, 2009
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Jessie Van der Laan
On view will be work from Master of Fine Arts candidates.
April 17 – 24, 2009
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Hilary Williams
On view will be work from Master of Fine Arts candidates.
May 1-31, 2009
Art Source 2009
Every day, Knox County art teachers devote their time and energy to cultivating creativity in their students. The Knox County Art Educators' Exhibition gives these teachers an opportunity to nourish and showcase their own artistic talents.
June 5- July 2, 2009
Japan International Artists Society Exhibition
324 works of art by 305 Society members who create in various media ranging from traditional Japanese calligraphy and ceramics to contemporary landscapes and abstraction is on exhibit here and in the Ewing.
July15 – August 8, 2009
Face It: Contemporary Portraiture
A national juried competition open to artists from all media and backgrounds. Dr. Carl Gombert, Associate Professor of Maryville College was selected as the sole Juror for the exhibition.
Aug 14 – Sept 12, 2009
Michael Aurbach: The Administrator
This exhibition featured the work of noted sculptor Michael Aurbach who serves on the faculty at Vanderbilt University. Curated by Sam Yates.
Sept 18 – Oct 17, 2009
Beyond Surface: Contemporary Ceramics Artists
This exhibition featured the art of eight East Coast ceramicists. The works on view represent the variety of techniques and concepts found in the ceramics field today.
Oct 23 – Nov 28, 2009
Contemporary Taiwanese Artist HoJang Liu
This exhibition featured the photographic work of HoJang Liu, a Taiwanese artist who lives in Taipei.
Dec 4, 2009 – Jan 2, 2010
Intimate Source: The Artist's Sketchbook
Much of the development for an artwork happens well before the brush meets canvas, the hand meets clay, or the finger meets camera, etc. These preliminary inspirations and concepts go mostly unnoticed and unappreciated. This exhibit brings to light the methods artists employ to inform themselves of the possibilities for their as yet unrealized works. Curated by former Ewing Gallery staff member Timothy Massey, Director of the Tower Fine Arts Gallery at CUNY Brockport.


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|April 2012
|OKLAHOMA'S eGOV NEWS REPORT
Welcome to Oklahoma's eGovernment News Report. We hope you enjoy the monthly report providing you with up-to-date information on Oklahoma's eGovernment achievements.
OKLAHOMA CITY – May 1, 2012 – Today, the state of Oklahoma unveiled a new design and major functional enhancements to the official state web portal, OK.gov. The new and improved OK.gov introduces cutting-edge design and technology to enhance how state government interacts with the citizens and businesses of Oklahoma. The new web portal (www.ok.gov) not only showcases the natural beauty of Oklahoma through spectacular background images, but also incorporates first-of-its-kind technology, such as enhanced searching capabilities and responsive design; allowing the state to effectively deliver an exceptional experience to Oklahoma's citizens and businesses.
"With the launch of the latest OK.gov website, the most innovative technology is being used to provide state government with the opportunity to better interact and serve the citizens and businesses of Oklahoma," Gov Fallin said. The new OK.gov layout was designed in response to the trend Governor Mary Fallin initiated with the launch of her redesigned website last year (ok.gov/governor). OK.gov includes many similarities to the Governor's website, such as the prominent search bar, stylish swoop in the banner area, rotating current features areas, and the header bar to highlight prominent modules. As the Governor's look and feel is currently being developed by OK.gov to become the new state agency template, this consistency is intended to instill a sense of familiarity and trust in Oklahoma government by the citizens and businesses that interact with the state of Oklahoma online.
Whether viewing OK.gov from a smart phone, tablet, PC, or Mac, responsive design adapts the layout of the website to the viewing environment of the end user's device. Users across an extensive range of devices and browsers can now easily access and navigate the information provided on OK.gov, with minimum resizing and scrolling required. To enhance the searching capabilities of users as they navigate through OK.gov, the 'Companion Search' utility has been added, which follows users as they scroll up and down the web page. The main search bar contains navigation and most recent/popular content links to help users quickly access relevant information. Social networking platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, are also prominently displayed in the top banner area to allow one-click access to share pertinent information found on OK.gov.
Some of the other key features of the new portal include:
"Transparent government and innovation are critical components to Governor Fallin's administration," said OK.gov General Manager, Mark Mitchell. "As OK.gov is the web portal to Oklahoma government, the revamped website has been developed to meet the more technical savvy demands of Oklahoma citizens and businesses. This new website provides innovative technology and design, such as companion search and responsive design, to deliver the best possible experience and better serve the state of Oklahoma."
The new web portal is designed and maintained by OK.gov, a public-private partnership with the Oklahoma Office of State Finance and Oklahoma Interactive, a wholly-owned subsidiary of eGovernment firm NIC.
Oklahoma Increases Transparency Efforts
OKLAHOMA CITY – April 24, 2012 – Data.OK.gov, the state of Oklahoma's online data repository, recently integrated with the federal government's Data.gov site to provide new Oklahoma-specific federal datasets.
Data.OK.gov currently offers 215 datasets created by Oklahoma state agencies in addition to the 5,249 datasets now available from Data.gov. The seamless integration of the two sites is possible because both sites are hosted by Socrata, the Seattle-based company that provides the website's software-as-a-service (SaaS) open data platform.
"The additional access to federal data on Data.OK.gov increases the transparency of our state," said Secretary of Finance, Preston Doerflinger. "It brings a level of openness and interactivity with government data that our citizens deserve. It lets them see for themselves where Oklahoma stands and where we rank in relation to other states."
The new federal and Oklahoma-specific federal datasets are located on Data.OK.gov under the Federated Domains subheading in the left navigation. The 'This Site Only' link provides Oklahoma-specific federal datasets and the 'explore.data.gov' link provides federal datasets.
"Locating data from the state and Data.gov portals can be cumbersome due to the abundance of data available," said Alex Pettit, State Chief Information Officer. "Now all data concerning Oklahoma, both state and federal, will be at our citizens' fingertips."
The datasets available on Data.OK.gov and Data.gov enable the public and media to utilize state and federal data in a variety of ways, including:
The state's new online data repository is a product of a partnership between the Oklahoma Office of State Finance, Socrata, a leading provider of open data services for federal, state and local governments, and OK.gov, Oklahoma's official website.
Google Announces Additional Investment in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and Secretary of Commerce Dave Lopez joined Google officials today at a news conference at the Oklahoma State Capitol to unveil Google's plan to expand its data center operation at the MidAmerica Industrial Park near Pryor in Mayes County. The new facility will be constructed next to the original data center which was dedicated in September 2011 and will double production capacity and add several employee amenities.
"We welcome the news today of Google's plans to continue investing in Oklahoma," commented Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin. "Google's decision to increase the size of their data center in Mayes County highlights the attractiveness of our state as a place to invest and do business. As a global company recognized for creating innovative online tools that help businesses and individuals succeed, Google has found a technical workforce with a strong work ethic in Oklahoma, one equal to the task of operating their data center in Pryor. Moreover, Google's substantial investment, one of the largest in our state's history at more than $700 million, represents a major step in further diversifying our state's economy and ensuring Oklahoma plays a large role in the ever-emerging tech industry."
The Google data center in Mayes County currently employs more than 100 workers and houses computer systems and associated components that support services such as Google Search, Gmail, Google Maps, and new products including Google+. Coming just six months after the grand opening, the new building will not only bring Google's investment to more than $700 million, but will also result in the creation of up to 50 additional jobs in Mayes County. "We're thrilled to have Google, a proud U.S. company and one of the leading innovators in the world, renew its commitment to the state of Oklahoma," Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce Dave Lopez said. "We're grateful to all of the Oklahoma partners who are helping accommodate Google's growth in our great state."
Google's new building will eventually house servers and provide additional capacity for operations. It will also include a cafe equipped with both indoor and outdoor seating areas where breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served for Google's round-the-clock workforce. In addition to a full-featured gym complete with shower facilities, the building will also provide office space and meeting areas.
"We are committed to strengthening our investment in Mayes County," Google Data Center Operations Manager Mike Wooten said. "In addition to expanding our operational footprint, our new facilities will enable us to offer services to our employees that will improve their day-to-day work experience and contribute to their health and well-being. We have an outstanding workforce in Pryor, and we are so appreciative of the exceptional reception we have received from the local community and the state of Oklahoma. We are glad to be in Oklahoma."
Google is supporting educational initiatives in science, technology, engineering and mathematics as well as many other projects in Mayes County through their community grants program. Google awards grants to nonprofits to promote technology literacy and innovation, renewable energy innovation, access to high-speed Internet and new economy entrepreneurship.
Google was recently recognized at the top of Fortune Magazine's list of "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2012. In addition, the data center also received ISO 14001 and 18001 certification, which are standards for environmental management and workforce safety. Google is the first major Internet services company to gain external certification for their high environmental and workforce safety standards at all of their U.S. data centers.
Governor Mary Fallin Statement on the Anniversary of the Murrah Building Bombing
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin released the following statement on the 17th anniversary of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing:
"Seventeen years ago today, an unimaginable and shocking act of terrorism was perpetrated on Oklahoma City and on our nation. One-hundred and sixty eight lives were lost in that terrible attack, including 19 small children. The horror, the brutality and the evil of the Murrah bombing can never be overstated.
"It was an attack that could have easily crippled our city, and left our people hopeless. It did not. Instead, the people of Oklahoma banded together – with the help of volunteers and well-wishers from across the nation and even the world – to overcome. We worked together; we comforted one another; and we rebuilt. Today we are a more prosperous city and a stronger people.
"On this anniversary, I would ask that all Oklahomans as well as all Americans remember and pray for the victims of this terrible tragedy and their families. I would ask as well that we remember and honor the emergency responders and the countless volunteers who arrived on the scene and worked without rest or food to pull survivors from the rubble. Lastly, I would ask our citizens to join me in giving thanks to God for the strength of our community and the resiliency of our people, without which we could never have recovered from such a tragedy."
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