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How could tuberculosis have been so neglected, that we may face a potential epidemic of man-made super-bacteria in the foreseeable future? The adage "out of sight, out of mind" may describe one of the causes of our nonchalant approach towards this problem. The other reason may be that a cure has existed for over 50 years. Whatever the individual factors may be, it is the general lack of attention paid to tuberculosis – a disease we believed conquered decades ago – that has allowed it to become an issue once again.
Firstly, tuberculosis mainly affects impoverished people, so there is little commercial basis for research and development investments. Therefore, ineffective methods of diagnosis with low sensitivity and the same inefficient drugs have been used to treat TB for several decades. For example, an Eli Lilly representative at the 2011 TB Drug Manufacturers' Conference in Delhi said that research on TB drugs with Eli Lilly is really just a "passion project" and is mainly of social nature. Although funds have now been raised to support research for new diagnostics and new medicines of about 12 new drugs with shorter treatment times and other improved conditions, it will be several years until they finally become available for cost effective and widespread use – years in which millions of people will continue to die, tens of million of people will develop active TB and hundreds of million of people will be infected with the bacteria.
TB was once described as one of the most "unsexy" diseases for which popular support was hard to garner. Few people of influence such as celebrities or politicians actually care about a disease, which is so unlikely to affect them. For example, there are plenty of celebrities who speak out against AIDS, but only few, who have shown active support for TB control on a widespread scale such as retired Portuguese soccer star Luis Figo and RnB artist Craig David.
However, even among us common citizens the knowledge and interest about TB is far below the extent of attention the disease actually requires. Yet, the case of Gerry Elsdon, a celebrity of print media and TV in South Africa, and the fight against TB shows that the disease can hit anyone anytime. Therefore, in addition to raising funds for partner organizations we have set ourselves the goal also to enhance awareness about and interest in the disease domestically and in the developed world in general. Read more about the activities of our society in the next section.
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Thomas Henry Nicholls 1892 – 1917
Thomas Henry Nicholls was born in 1892 in Worcestershire to Samuel and Eva (nee Butler) Nicholls. Samuel and Eva married on the 25th March 1886 in the Parish Church at Shipston in Worcestershire. On their wedding certificate Samuel is shown to be occupied as a painter whilst Eva was working as a domestic servant. The family would move from Worcester to Mortehoe, presumably for work, where they would live in 6 Ada's Terrace, on Chapel Hill (shown above) The family home would consist of Samuel, Eva and their 6 children. Driver Thomas Henry Nicholls of the Royal Horse and Royal Field Artillery; formerly 12791 of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps would die on the 23 July 1917 aged 25. The family would receive the very sad news of Thomas's death in 1917, the details were published in the local newspaper at the time: "Mr. and Mrs. S. Nicholls of Mortehoe have received the sad intelligence that their second son, Driver Thomas Nicholls, R.F.A., has died in Salonica presumably of malarial fever. The sympathy of the inhabitants is being extended to the bereaved parents and their relatives in their great loss. The deceased was of a bright and happy disposition and was much liked by everyone who knew him, and his death is much regretted. He was 25 years of age. He enlisted to serve his King and country in November, 1915 and saw service in France previous to being sent to Salonica. An elder brother is serving in India.
On Sunday afternoon a memorial service was held at the Parish Church (where the deceased was one of the bell ringers previous to enlistment), and was largely attended by sympathising friends. The father, sisters, and other relatives of the deceased soldier were also present. The service was impressively conducted by the Rev. T. F. Daffen (Vicar)." The family continued to live in Mortehoe, where sadly a few years later Eva, Thomas's mother would die at home on the 10th March 1919. Leaving Samuel a widow. On the 26th June 1924 their eldest daughter, Edith married Mr Frederick W. H. Gammon of Mortehoe. On her wedding day Edith would be walked down the aisle in Mortehoe Parish Church by her father, she would be wearing a fawn crepe-de-chine with a matching hat and carrying an ivy bound prayer book, her sisters Ivy and Violet would be her bridesmaids. Following the ceremony the family and guests returned to Ada's terrace, to the family home, for a wedding breakfast. On the 21st February 1928 her sister, Ivy Elizabeth married Samuel James Holwill of Mortehoe A few years later, in 1931 Samuel would die at home, the North Devon Journal reported that "many friends learnt with regret of the death at Barricane Farm, Mortehoe of Mr Samuel Richard Nicholls, aged 70. He had died suddenly of heart failure. Mr Nicholls was a most respected inhabitant of the area.

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Mugs is a good place to hang out. It's got a cool aesthetic and plenty of outdoor seating for those looking to enjoy the Fort Collins air. Come here with a book when you need to kill some time or bring a friend to talk with. It's good for just about anything. A place to … Continue reading Mugs (CO)
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Luna Café (CO)
Oatmeal coconut coffee cake and good coffee. Need I say more? This cute little shop is located in Longmont. It has a few different rooms and makes for a great place to study or get a treat with some friends. Demographic: Variety. Instagramability Okay. Coffee Strength: Medium. Seating: Available. Bathroom Availability: Available. Comfort: Comfortable. Neighborhood: Safe. … Continue reading Luna Café (CO)
New Moon Bakery (CO)
Coffee shops with great food are the best. When you're here try the mountain hiker cookie. The cafe is great for hanging out and studying or meeting up with a new friend. If you find yourself hungry while passing through Nederland, this is a great place for snacks and some warmth. Demographic: Locals. Instagramability Strong. Coffee … Continue reading New Moon Bakery (CO)
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It tightly weaves the worlds of high-end coffee and mountaineering together, and it works.
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This chic coffee shop is perfect for a workspace, or somewhere to escape the fog and enjoy conversation with friends. The baristas are super friendly and the establishment is very clean. Demographic: Variety. Instagramability Strong. Coffee Strength: Strong. Seating: Available. Bathroom Availability: Available. Comfort: Comfortable. Neighborhood: Safe. Wifi: Good for: Work or quiet conversations with friends. … Continue reading Perrenial (NC)
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Chic and productive. Two descriptions every coffee shop lover looks for in a new shop they're trying. Houndstooth gets busy, for good reason. The coffee is strong and the shop is beautiful. It is situated near quite a few good, healthy food places (including the juice shop next door). This is a place to come and … Continue reading Houndstooth Coffee (TX)
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The Rajasthan has a huge area covered by Thar Desert. The City of Jaisalmer also known as the Golden City of Rajasthan has enchanting attractions that can make one feel much worth to visit the city. The Jaisalmer tour covers a lot of areas that one can never forget in his lifetime.
The Jaisalmer Fort which is also known as the Golden fort is the major attraction of this beautiful city with golden sand. The palace is also now turned into a museum where the visitors can see a number of old items. The huge fort takes much time to cover and the look of the city from the top is simply magnificent.
In the Jaisalmer tour packages another beautiful place known as the Patwonki Haveli cannot be forgotten at all. The tall and amazingly carved with awesome architecture can hardly be found anywhere else on the earth. There are also a few shops nearby from where one can do a little shopping.
The visit to the Thar Desert and Desert national park can also make one enjoy the time as well as the view of the desert. The Jaisalmer holiday packages also have Tanot Mata Temple, which is hardly 120 kms away from the city as well as Kuldhara, though a village, butabandoned by the residents and hence it is a village without residents is also a place tourist love to visit while being here.
For ease and convenience one can also get the Jaisalmer packages from Jaipur city, so that one can enjoy more in a shorter period. Book your package to Jaisalmer from anywhere like India, Chandigarh, Kerala, Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, Cochin, Ahmedabad and Coimbatore.
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India protest against boxer Sumit loss rejected
London: India`s protest against the controversial opening-round loss of boxer Sumit Sangwan (81kg) yesterday in the Olympic Games has been rejected by the jury that reviewed his bout against Brazilian Yamaguchi Falcao Florentino here.
"The protest has been rejected. The reasons were not given to us but in cases like these, it is extremely rare that a protest is accepted and the decision overturned," national coach Gurbax Singh Sandhu told PTI.
Sumit lost 14-15 to Florentino in a closely-contested bout which left the Indian team and Sports Minister Ajay Maken enraged, prompting a quick protest.
Sangwan found himself on the wrong side of the judges` scoring pattern as the boxer, despite dominating the second and third rounds, did not get enough points for his efforts.
"Sumit is fine now. Obviously, he was very upset with the result. But there is no other option but to accept things and move on. He will have his chances in future," said Sandhu about the 19-year-old from Haryana.
Indian Boxing Federation Secretary General and acting Chef-de-Mission Muralidharan Raja had stated that the protest was specific to the scoring in the second round. "The protest was specific to round two. We thought Sangwan should have got more points in that round," Raja said.
Sangwan, one of the bright youngsters on the Indian boxing scene, had made the cut for the Games after winning a gold medal in the Asian Qualifiers earlier this year.
Last night, he came into the final round trailing by two points following the first two rounds going 5-4 and 5-4 in favour of the seeded Brazilian. His loss was a blow to the Indians, who have already seen Shiva Thapa lose in 56 kg bantamweight class.
However, 2008 Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh (75kg) and Jai Bhagwan (60kg) have progressed to the round of 16 and Vikas Krishan (69kg) has got a bye into the pre-quarter finals.
Today, L Devendro Singh (49kg) and Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Manoj Kumar (64kg) will open their campaigns in the mega-event.


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First 'river herring' of the year. First fish caught last Friday at Chain Bridge.
Art from Orvis Tysons Corner joined me at the Tidal Basin yesterday. Harry got one MASSIVE LARGE MOUTH BASS. You have heard me talk about him on the podcast. He is such a sweet guy. He gives these to others to eat and he can fish like you wish you could fish
Since the river is blown out and better be fishable by tomorrow, lets look at some film:
Just a sample of the shorts I've filmed this week. Water is dropping so get your flies tied up now and get out this weekend. Dress warm. Water temps are dropping just as the air temps, just not as slow.


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Certain circumstances might need you to seek legal help. Sacramento bankruptcy attorney will be of help when you are faced with bankruptcy. Usually they give expert assistance that will get your stuff together. There are several thing you should look at prior to calling any lawyer. Since they might be under pressure, many people don't take time to look for good lawyers. It is good that you do not rush to call any lawyer when you need help. Put your finances in order prior to calling them. Since you need a precise help, you need to find a lawyer that will provide exactly what you need.
Comparing the different prices offered by lawyers in this area of law is important. Seeking services which are cost friendly is important when you are bankrupt. It is ideal that you compare prices from several firms. The same services might not cost the same across all lawyers given that they are many in the industry. Look for lawyers that will meet the standards you need using the finance which you have. It is necessary that you compare prices when there are many lawyers dealing with bankruptcy.Tools to find the best lawyers are available since the lawyer you hire should be payable after they provide their services.
Use testimonials and recommendations to locate a good lawyer. Bankruptcy is a thing others have been through. They can always refer you to the best lawyers. Usually they point to the right direction given that they have used the services. People that have been served before provide testimonials. Testimonies are provided by satisfied customers. It is advantageous to uses recommendations and referrals. It saves plenty of time. You will not have to look around for a good lawyer. You will contact the lawyer directly after a referral has been made or vice versa.They might contact you.
Look at the history of the law firm you will hire. History is good since you can know what a firm has done to be where it is. Cases they have handled successfully will only be known through history. A successful law firm usually shows all the case they have handled before. Also, they provide their clients with their profile. More about them can be known this way. Having information about a law firm prior to seeking services makes you know what to expect. Making a decision is when you are sure of what you are going to get.
Reputation is important in this industry. Seek services from lawyers having good reputation. You can be sure of quality work with a good reputation. Experts whose reputation is good is successful in the work that they do.
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Paint Monarchs and Lavender on Glass e-Book with Pattern.
10 page step by step photo tutorial on how to paint Monarch Butterflies and Lavender on Glass. A pattern is included along with a supply list. This e-Book is the same one that comes in the Painting Workshop but it is sold separately here for those that just want the book and not the entire video workshop.
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7032 South Wabash (1999)
My home and family, South Side Chicago, 1950s. Originally conceived as a gift for my mother, Dorothy Mallory Jones. Memoir. Each element has its own story, its piece of the family lore. Meditation.
Points of View (2002)
Inspired by poems by Dorothy Mallory Jones, and Romare Bearden's The Block.
Story Time (2006)
Inspired by the b/w photo, taken by my father, Harold Brooks Jones, of my mother reading my favorite story – Bongo the Circus Bear, circa 1950. The wonder of it all.


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New Philadelphia has a tradition of raising exceptional young people. Mr. Ross McNeil is our Senior High Youth Leader. Ross is a graduate of Appalachian State University and teaches Physical Education at Diggs-Latham Elementary School. Our Youth Committee oversees both the Youth Fellowship and Sunday School Programs for Middle and Senior Highs, and each compliments the other. Weekly meetings, weekly Bible Studies, Mission Camps, and Mission Trips are all planned to educate, to grow in faith, and to challenge. We have had a number of young people enter full-time Christian Service. Mrs. Erin Key is our Middle High Youth Leader. Many of you may have encountered Erin through her work at Laurel Ridge in recent years and most recently through the YMCA. Erin has enjoyed developing and leading programming for youth in both of these settings. Erin and her husband, Adam, have been attending Come and Worship here in Winston-Salem. She is from Bethlehem, PA and the College Hill Moravian Church and is a graduate of Moravian College.
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Are you ready for the first full moon of the year? Have you ever wanted to take an affordable work-at-your-own pace class in the privacy of your own home? Sign up for my "Full Moon Magick" class today. It is only $22.00 and you will receive lessons, and fifteen lunar rituals. This Moon Magick class has all of the lunar eclipse information updated for 2013 and it also includes a NEW spell for the upcoming "Black Moons" of 2014. Four out of the five online classes are on sale at the moment, and they are all very budget friendly.
Payment is made thru Paypal on my website and it is simple, safe and secure. Check out all five of my online classes! Here is a direct link to my online classes. http://www.ellendugan.com/10.html
Due to popular request I am once again sharing my Wolf Moon Spell.
On this first full moon of the year, traditionally called the Wolf Moon, take some time to stop and reflect on the magick and medicine of the wolf. The wolf is a popular animal ally with Witches and magick users, as the wolf is a pathfinder, leader, and a teacher. The wolf has an incredible sense of family, as well as a strong sense of independence. The wolf also encourages the teacher within all of us to step up and share knowledge and information with others.
At this time of the Wolf Moon, perform a spell to assist you in tapping into your intuition and inner wisdom. Whether you wish to share your knowledge with circle or coven mates, or decide to formally teach a class. Calling on the wolf will give you the strength to walk your individual magickal path, and to assist others to find theirs, with courage and shrewdness. Set up your altar with white candles and a representation of the wolf. This can be a small statue, or a photo. As the full moon rises, turn and face the moon and call upon the magick of the wolf. When you are ready, repeat the spell below three times.
In other news, I am spending the next few weeks finishing up book #15. I will be announcing the working title in a month or two. My coven meets in a week, on Imbolc day, and Convocation, where I am a featured presenter, is just around the corner!
Lots to do, so I'd better get to it!
Happy Esbat!
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Greetings, readers, this is Rob from Games & Tea (which you probably knew as you're on our blog). So far G&T's been primarily concerned with board and card games, with the occasional look at game systems which verge on being board games (I'm talking about you, Puppet Wars and X-Wing). But a few weeks ago we were approached by the lovely folks at StoryWeaver and asked if we'd be interested in reviewing some of their roleplays.
Now whilst we have no issue with the idea of reviewing RPG's, the fact of the matter is we've never played one before and so wouldn't have a clue where to start. However, I've always been roleplay curious, so have decided to take the plunge and throw myself into the world of D20's, character sheets, and furious pencil work.
I personally have a number of friends who have roleplayed in the past, and many who still do, but I know a fair few who - like myself - are interested in roleplay but don't know how to go about getting into the hobby. The whole notion of roleplaying can seem very intimidating to an outsider, and so I'm planning to run this diary within Games & Tea to chronicle my early steps into what looks to be an awesome side of the hobby.
What I won't be doing is bringing you detalied reports of every roleplay session, I think this would stray away from the point of these posts, and I imagine even the most awesome roleplay events to fall into the category of "you had to be there". What I will be doing is talking about my experiences immersing myself in these new worlds for the first time and creating my first characters, the feeling of being involved for the first time in both the narrative and combat sides of roleplay, and perhaps in time even going on to my first experiences as a Game Master. So to start with I'm going to have a ramble about how I've managed to get myself into a roleplay group, and the past couple of weeks spent studying the rules tome (the word 'book' wouldn't really do it justice) and creating my character. You may want to read all about it, you may not. Either way, I'm going to keep talking.
The Beginning!
Between tabletop systems, board games, card games and TCG's, I've been an active hobbyist for roughly 12 years now (I was a late bloomer), but roleplaying is one aspect of the hobby I've never ventured into. I've always liked the look of it, but breaking into RPGing seemed to be the issue holding me back, and from speaking to a few people I know it's not an issue I'm alone in. Unlike a new board game or even to an extent a lesser-complicate tabletop system, RPGing never looked like something a group of inexperienced gamers could just sit down and have a go at. At the very least the GM really needs to know his onions, and to help facilitate smooth play at least one of the players does as well (again, all from an outsider's perspective).
So I'm a frequent loiterer at our FLGS Titan Games, and a few weeks ago I was hanging around on a Sunday afternoon, playing board games, buying things I couldn't afford, stroking peoples' faces, and just doing all of the other usual gaming store activities. As the hours wore on and closing time approached, some friends of mine started to congregate around the large gaming table at the front of the store; it seemed I had unwittingly stumbled into a roleplay group, and they were gearing up to start off the first session of a new campaign. Seeing this as the perfect opportunity to see what roleplaying was all about, I pulled up a chair, ordered in a pizza, and sat down to watch these guys lose themselves in a fantasy world for a few hours.
This is the nice thing about having a hobby store to hang around at; if you're interested in trying something out then the chances are there'll be some people around who also want to give it a go, and also that there'll be people ready to hand-hold you through those crucial first steps.
In this instance, the fantasy world was that of Western Immoren, the setting for Privateer Press' Iron Kingdoms system. Those who are familiar with tabletop wargame systems may already be aware of Iron Kingdoms, as it shares the settings with their popular tabletop systems Warmachine and Hordes. Not having played either of these games before, a lot of the background of the characters was lost on me, with religions, races and classes meaning absolutely nothing. Even so, I sat there quietly (for the most part) so as not to interrupt the flow of the game, and took in as much as I could about the goings on of their party. The GM did kindly offer to let me fill in the conversational side for one of the NPC's (non-player characters), but having no roleplay experience I didn't want to mess up the game's setting and so declined.
The first thing I noticed was how pretty much anything is possible in a roleplay scenario. This is something I'd heard tales of before in tail-ends of conversation, but had yet to witness first-hand. After the party had been set up on their initial starting point, one member (a priest) headed into the streets to feed the poor, one (an aristocrat) decided to go and worm his way into the local noble's good books, whilst the rest of them just decided to all start drinking for a while. Whenever an incident came up which required a dice roll to determine success or failure I tended to get a little bit lost on how the GM reached the result, but still thoroughly enjoyed the narrative element of the game.
By the time the session's big combat encounter came along I was quite invested in the party's characters, and even though I was just an observer, I found myself genuinely caring whether they made it through the battle in one piece!
Anyways, to cut a long story short, they scraped through (again, most of the mechanics of the combat went straight over my head), and the session came to end with the story ready to be continued next time.
Having thoroughly enjoyed sitting in and seeing how a roleplay works - and with a copy of the Iron Kingdoms core rulebook on the shelf in Titan - I immediately picked it up and threw myself straight in! It did help that the next session wasn't due for another few weeks and that I was about to go on holiday for a week, so I'd got a deadline in which to learn the ins and outs of Western Immoren, and create a character to slot into the group.
As soon as I picked up the book I realised I'd set myself something of a monster task, with it clocking in at a total of just over 350 pages. The first 200 of these are all about the titular Iron Kingdoms themselves, and so whilst they aren't necessary for understanding how to play the game, an overview is needed to understand the world you're inhabiting, as well as the way your character is going to behave and respond to certain events. With no small amount of trepidation I found myself a suitable bookmark and started reading.
The background section proved to be an overall interesting read. There were some sections which were true page-turners, and some which trundled along like a dusty old history textbook, but with over 10,000 years of Immorese history to get through that's no real surprise! Along with the history, there are sections on the main nations, people, and races of the Iron Kingdoms, as well as cultural points including religion, law, commerce, education, technology, magic... pretty much everything you could want to know about the world lies within these 200 pages.
After reading about history, the major nations and their inhabitants, I started to get restless, and so skipped ahead to the character section of the book. By this point I'd got enough background knowledge that I felt I could comfortably start creating my Iron Kingdoms character. I already knew I wanted to be a male human, and I'd chosen his nationality. After a good old flick through the character pages I chose his career paths, selected his skills, and then started his mini-biography. Now I love writing (hence rambling away on Games & Tea any chance I get!), so sitting down to flesh out my character gave me a massive buzz, and it was here that I found the gameplay and background parts of the book starting to mesh nicely.
I'd start to write a bit and then think "hmm, does this fit in with his culture?" so I'd flick back to the reference part of the book, tweak his background a little bit, and keep going. After I thought I'd finished, I went back and carried on with the reference section, and every few pages was finding some small detail which would really help to embellish my character, or a point which would cause an issue with the history I'd written for him. This constant reading/tweaking really helped to give my character an organic feel, and on some nights of the holiday I'd lie in bed thinking about how else I could give him more depth. In the end my first ever roleplay character took just over a week to create, and at the time of writing this I'm extremely excited about getting myself into the fray.
Reading the rulebook has helped to throw a lot of light onto that first session where I sat by feeling a bit lost, but I genuinely think it helped to watch that session as a non-roleplayer. Whereas some sections of the rulebook probably would have left me scratching my head, the experience of watching other people roleplay first allowed me to put examples to the rules, and the whole thing made a lot more sense. I'm sure I'll need a bit of hand-holding to begin with, especially in the narrative areas of the game where there are no real limits to your gameplay options, but with a supportive GM and understanding players, I'm confident it's going to shape up to be a brilliant experience.
So at this point I don't have much more to add. I'll be posting an article next week about how I'd found my first session as an active player, and hopefully more in the future as I gain experience and start taking a look at other systems!
And speaking of other systems (I really should give them another nod for gifting me with PDFs of their rules), the two StoryWeaver roleplays I now have in my possession are Rapture and High Space. While it may be some time before I get round to branching into another system, Games & Tea's friends over at fellow hobby blog The Hobbynomicon have recently played their first Rapture session, and I understand The Caustic Triton is planning to write up an article about it so pop over and pay them a visit!


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The little red dot in the distance is my amazing fiancé on a peaceful beach in Silloth. Worth a visit!
He needs to 'man up'. I HATE those words. Above is an image with just one man who means very much to me and the thought of him being told to 'man up' makes me feel both sad and angry, along with evoking a hundred other negative thoughts in my mind.
If you weren't already aware, I am a feminist and I'm all about equality. For all people, genders, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities and any other element that you want to add into the mix. But for now, let's go back to 'man up'. These two little words have become a phrase that I can't seem to get away from. I hear it so often and despite this, each time, my stomach turns and I feel so tempted to interrupt whatever conversation is taking place to say that these words are not okay. Unfortunately, 'man up' has made its way into the public and private sphere and into everyday conversation. Publicly, I regularly overhear it on the train during my commute, in cafes and restaurants whilst having lunch, and even whilst just walking in the street. I have also even heard some of my own friends and family members use it and since they have the pleasure of personally knowing me, I do tell them about the many reasons why they shouldn't use the phrase and why I think that it is wrong.
Man up is not okay. Man up gives the wrong idea. Man up suggests that all males have to be the same type of person. Man up creates the idea that there is an ideal and that if you don't fit into this category, that there is something wrong with you. Man up has so many negative, damaging and life changing implications. And these toxic ideas of masculinity should not have a place in society. It's 2019 people!
The thought of people feeling unable to express their emotions, feeling pressured to hold in their tears, feeling obligated to put on an act to 'man up', 'not be soft' and 'be the man' that society and many people in it pressure them into being, because of their gender, disgusts me. These expectations are completely unfair, uncalled for and are quite frankly damaging. All people of all genders should be free to express their feelings without judgement and 'man up' makes some people unable to.
I feel lucky that my fiancé feels comfortable in showing emotion, vulnerability, and expressing his true feelings. I also make sure that I do all that I can to let him know that all of the these things are completely natural and normal and in fact, they make me love him even more. I am also more than aware that many people all over the world are detrimentally affected by 'man up' and the toxic ideas of masculinity which are attached to the phrase. As an English graduate, writer and lover of language, I personally love words and the power and influence that they can have. I too know how words can create static ideas, can evoke strong feelings and can even cause damage, if used in the wrong way. That's why these two little words; 'Man up', have to go.
*On a side note, for those of you who are still unsure or confused about feminism. Feminism is all about equality and in particular, equality of the sexes. And if you're wondering why I'm so passionate about 'man up', as a woman, I know too well about inequality and the struggles of fighting against societal expectations to be the person you want to be and I will not sit back and let inequality to continue right in front of me.
How do you feel about the term 'man up'? Does it impact you in any way?
What do you do to combat inequality in society?
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
P.S You may also like this post about the term Girl Boss and female gender identity.


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Doubt: Feeling the Oscar Pressure
Here's what Amy had to say about all the buzz surrounding the film at the Doubt Los Angeles premiere:
I am excited that Philip is so excited for the Oscar buzz. I really respect his opinion. If I wasn't in the film and I didn't know how good it was, I would go see Doubt based on Philip's recommendation. I agree that John deserves recognition. I think the script is brilliant. It is a very good adaptation and his direction isn't too shabby either. And I can't say enough good things about Viola and Meryl and Philip. They are all tremendous. And if everyone else gets recognized and I didn't, I would still be thrilled. It is a team mentality. It is mostly the four of us on screen and we got to watch each other work up close and personal. You never go in with expectations of awards, although at this point maybe Meryl could with her 14 nominations, but when I watch the film, I am blown away by their performances. If those accolades come, fantastic. If they don't, it doesn't take anything away in my eyes.
Source & more reactions at EW.com.


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The Buddhist Circuit Tour In India, Nepal, Bhutan (12 Nights | 13 Days)
Lucknow - Sravasti - Bodhgaya - Varanasi - Sarnath - Kathmandu - Baudha - Swayambhunath - Patan - Bhaktapur – Paro - Thimphu
Day 1: Arrival Lucknow
On arrival at Lucknow , our representative will receive you and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Sravasti
In the early morning, you will transfer to the Sravasti, which will include a visit to Maheth - covering an area of about 400 acres. Excavations have exposed the massive gates of the city, ramparts and also the ruins of other structures, which stand testimony to the prosperity of ancient Sravasti. The Sobhanath Temple is located here. Pakki Kuti and Kacchi Kuti were probably Buddhist shrines, before they were converted into Brahmanical temples.
Day 3: Bodhgaya
After breakfast, you will have sightseeing at Bodhagaya and will have overnight stay at Bodhagaya.
Day 4: Varanasi - Saaranath
After breakfast you may leave for Varanasi en route visiting Sarnath – where Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment in Bodhgaya, today it presents the most expansive ruins amongst places on the Buddhist trail. Then you will continue your drive to Varanasi for Aarati.
Day 5: Depart To Kathmandu
After morning sightseeing in the Varanasi, you will transfer to the airport. Upon the arrival in Kathmandu airport, our representatives will receive you. And transfer to hotel. After refreshment, you will get the briefing on your further tour packages followed by dinner.
Day 6: Kathmandu Sightseeing
After breakfast, our guide leads you to the historical heritage sites of Kathmandu that includes Kathmandu Durbar Square Area, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa, which are the major attraction of Nepal.
Day 7: Patan, Bhaktapur
On the third day, you will lead to Swyambhunath (Monkey Temple), ancient Patan and Bhaktapur city. The Bhaktapur is the open museum in itself. After the tour, you will go to Nagarkot for night stay.
Day 8: Nagarkot Sunrise View and Village Trekking
In the early morning, you will see the mesmerizing sunrise from your own hotel. Then after breakfast, you will go for trekking in Nagarkot village. After lunch, you transfer to the airport for Lumbini.
Day 9: Lumbini Darshan
Entire day, you will travel to the birthplace of Buddha and in the late afternoon, you will transfer to the airport for Kathmandu.
Day 10: Transfer to the Airport for Bhutan
Our representative will transfer you to the airport for Bhutan. On arrival at the airport, our representative will receive you and transfer to the Thimphu for overnight stay.
Day 11: Thimphu - Punakha
After breakfast Thimphu sightseeing, we will visit Trashichhodzong, the beautiful medieval fortress/monastery which houses most of the Government's office and King's Throne room It is also the summer residence of Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot. Then visit National Library, which has the vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts. After that drive to Painting School, famous for traditional Thangka Paintings. Here you will see, students at work producing the intricate design on cloth. Also, visit Traditional Medicine Institute is worthwhile where centuries old healing arts still practiced. Later visit Textile and Folk Heritage Museum, a fascinating testimony of the Bhutanese material culture and living traditions. After lunch drive to Paro with a short stop at Dochula pass. Later en route visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom built in 1627, it now houses the School for Buddhist studies. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 12: Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum of the Kingdom. Originally built as Watch Tower since 1967 it is acting as the National Museum of the country and holding the fascinating collection of art, artifacts, thangkha paintings and Bhutan's exquisite postage stamps. Then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, which has a long and fascinating history. After lunch drive north of Paro valley to ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. From this fort, Bhutanese repelled several invasions by Tibetan armies. Nearby visit traditional Bhutanese Farm House which offers good insight into the lifestyle of local people. While the return to Paro town visits en route Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 13: Paro Depart
After breakfast drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.
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I agree with everyone I would like something like this that will work with rss audio file feeds to automatically play at a certain time of a day or at the top of the hour !
It will be a great help for us who use an external news service to be able to steam from an external mp3 file. I have requested this in the past but I would like to put it on the permanent record now. As we feature the news as part of a top of the hour "break" it needs to be fitted into the break set up procedure.
We are now using feature story! its a great help, Love the idea of what Dan is saying though!!
I'd like to bump this topic and add an idea...
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One of the surest signs of spring in Oshkosh is the annual Festival of Spring at the Paine Art Center and Gardens on May 17 from 9am to 4pm. More than 200 vendors will be selling their wares, including original art, fine crafts, plants and garden supplies. There will also be a flea market at the corner of Elmwood Avenue and Congress Street.
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Conducting an asset-based risk assessment requires the identification of information assets as a first step. If you are certifying to ISO 27001:2013 and have chosen to follow an asset-based risk assessment methodology, you will logically need to compile a list of all of the assets within the scope of your ISMS.
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Why go crazy this year?
With all the talk of the Leafs throwing money around like drunken sailors hitting port for the first time in six months I just want to try and throw a little tidbit for you to ponder.
The Leafs are apparently looking to land a player like Drury or Gomez for around 7 million as a replacement for Mats when he decides to hang em up. To me this would be a mistake, while both are exceptional players the 7 million price tag screams franchise player which both (in my humble opinion ) are not. The Leafs would be best suited going after much more affordable avenues such as Kariya at four to four and a half, then add maybe Todd White for anywhere between two or three million. Two great players for the price of one Drury or Gomez. With the adition of Toskala this should make the Leafs a playoff contender.
Next summer Joe Thornton could and should hit the market. This is where Leaf management needs to go all out and sign the native of Ontario, Mats five million will be off the books giving them 5 million to direct Thorntons way and with a little luck Kubina and Mcabe have stellar years making them very enticing trade bait for teams in a league with a drought of quality top four defencemen, freeing up another 5 mil. which gives you 10 million to play with next summer(assuming the cap stays the same). Thornton for 6 or 7 million 3 or 4 million to try and sign Mats to a home team discount which he might be inclined to take if they sign Thornton and make themselves a contender for a chance to fulfill his dream of winning a stanley cup in Toronto. It will be interesting to see how it all plays out.
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Good to see I'm not the only Leaf fan hoping that the Leafs stay clear of the big names this year.
Why go crazy this year? Why not? Get some talent in and force some underachievers out. If the Leafs are going to dump picks then they should view fee agency as their draft. Get guys who have a few years at a high level left and move some guys to other teams.
I would like to see some real changes to the Leafs lineup. Some players this year could really setup next year when we will want to demonstrate to FA's that Toronto is serious about challenging. If we want to sign Thornton or Marleau next year then we need to make some moves this year.Nobody would be too upset to see McCabe go…that is pretty clear. The NMC makes this unlikely, but possible. Kubina is a possibility to leave as well as Gill. Raycroft could be on his way out too due to a starters pay cheque and a backup's numbers.If the Leafs make any moves I think they will involve Smyth, Kariya or Bertuzzi. If the Leafs move a big pay cheque then they would have room to make a move for more than one guy. The Leafs could even move Kubina AND McCabe if they are able to sign Hannan.Kariya(5)/Smyth(6)-Sundin(5.5)-Bertuzzi(3.5)Poni(2.25)-Wellwood(1)-Antropov(2.25)Bell(2)-Peca(1.5)-Tucker(3)Kilger(1)-Stajan(1)-Steen(1)–>Deveraux(.5), Belak(.8)(forwards are about 30M)Kaberle(4.5)-Colaiacovo(1.5)Hannan(4)-White(1.5)Stralman(.8)-Kronwall(.7)—>Woz(.5)(Defense is about 14M)Toskala(1.5)Cujo(1)(Goalies are about 2.5, barring an extension to Toskala)The total is about 46-48 million which allows some wiggle room for later because this team will want to add a veteren for a playoff run.—>Gone are McCabe, Kubina, Gill, Pohl and Raycroft. If we kept any of these guys I would prefer Raycroft because I think he has some upside still.This team has balance and grit. I think it is unlikely, obviously, that the Leafs would be able to persue so many free agents and make these moves, but this is a huge upgrade from last year's team.I could see McCabe to NYI, Kubina and Pohl to Edmonton and Gill and Raycroft to LA. If the deals were in place pending the choices of FA's the Leafs could make these moves,but that would mean that JFjr doesn't have his head up his ass…and I'm not so sure he doesn't. Since these are salary dumps we couldn't expect to get too much back, maybe some second rounders or mid round picks which we could use in the 'deep' 2008 draft.
Just so everyone knows these are none of Ek's rumors and this is things he's hearing from player agenst and stuff like that.
Raycroft is apparently on his way out look for LA or St,Louis to be the targets also its about 75% confirmed that Curtis Joseph will be back in Toronto to backup Tosakla.
Also it looks like the deal is all but done and could be announced in the next hr or so maybe a little later tonight as Kubina looks to have been shipped to Edmonton. No word on the return yet.
Also it looks more and more that Briere will land in Montreal and Drury in Buffalo. I would also completley expect the Leafs to sign Paul Kariya tonight at midnight. But as we all know it cant be announced till tommorow.
Anyways if anyone knows anything else or hears anything else please feel free to email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Pls dont take this wrong because its not how it sounds but what are your sources?
Sounds all too good to be true. Ridding of Raycroft and Kubinas contracts would be awsome. All I would expect for Raycroft is draft picks, and that would be great from a team like L.A. or St.louis. As for Kubina to Edmonton, there would HAVE to be salary coming back, maybe Lupul, Pisani, and/or Moreau. But that would free up salary cap as well, which again would be very nice. The Leafs could go even crazier july 1st.
very excited to see how this all pans out.
I dont take it the wrong way at al mostly other things that I read I use but also I am friends with Donald Baizley (Agent for Paul Kariya: NO HE WILL NOT SHARE PLAYER INFO WITH ME JUST RUMORS.) But thats mostly it I just go on rumors really like Eklund except mine are credible lol.
Anyways does that answer your ?
I don't know why everyone assumes thornton or Iginla or the like is available next year.
Thornton has re-signed as of this morning and Iginla may be resigned already.
A LOT of big name free agents will probably re-up with their teams.
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Vedanta gets board approval to issue NCDs worth Rs 1,250 crore; stock up 2.16%
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Updated: Wed, Oct 05, 2016
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Vedanta announced on Wednesday that the company has received its board approval to raise up to Rs 1,250 crore funds via issue of non-convertible debentures (NCDs).
"Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, please note the committee of the directors of the board of directors of the company in their meeting held on Friday, September 30, 2016, have approved issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) up to Rs 1,250 crore," cited Vedanta in a filing to the BSE on Wednesday.
At 11:43 hours, the stock of Vedanta was trading up 2.16% or Rs 4.05 at Rs 191.20 on the BSE.
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Friction is the next topic in our study of Newton's Laws of motion. In a previous lesson, students used F=ma and calculate the weight of an object; now it is time for them to learn about the friction equation. This lesson starts with students exploring what factors affect the force of friction. Then a short lecture gives them the friction equation where they learn about the coefficient of friction. Finally, students use the friction equation to determine the coefficient between a block of wood and their lab benches.
Because of the mathematics involved in the problems and activity, Math Practice 2: Reason abstractly and quantitatively is a CCSS for this lesson along with NGSS Science Practice 5: Using mathematics and computational thinking. Students will work in groups to plan and carry out an investigation which is Science Practice 3. This is all in the context of NGSS Performance Standard HS-PS2-1, the mathematical relationship between the net force acting on an object and its acceleration.
The following supplies are used in this lesson:
The supplies are at the front of the room for the groups to collect and then return at the end of the period. The spring scale is used to drag the block so that one can read the force required to pull the wood block at a constant velocity. Since the velocity is constant, the spring scale measures the force of friction between the wood block and the table. The 500 gram masses are placed on top of the wood block to increase the friction force; this puts the friction value near the middle of the range of values on the spring scale.
As students enter the room, on the board are the day's objectives:
I tell students that they will be using the supplies to determine the force of friction between two surfaces. But first, they work independently to complete the Friction Exploration sheet. This sheet has students think logically about the factors involved with friction between two surfaces, primarily by comparing two objects, a large box of books and a large box of feathers. This is a compare and contrast teaching strategy which is a highly effective tool for student learning. I have them work independently because most students can complete this exercise without help.
When students finish number 8 on the sheet, they bring it to me and I check it for correct answers using the friction exploration solution sheet. If there are mistakes, I point them out and send them back to their desks to make corrections. If students have correct answers then they move ahead to number 11 on the sheet (one does not need to understand coefficient of friction to look up values). Questions 9 and 10 will be completed after the lecture.
Once the majority of the class has finished the first 8 questions of the worksheet, I begin the lecture. I frequently use humor as this keeps the students entertained and this increases intrinsic motivation to be on task. This lecture brings smiles to students faces as I incorporate a Sesame Street themes into it. I blast the Sesame Street theme song at the beginning of the Friction Lecture Power Point and I say that "Today's class is brought to you by the letter mu and number one". The power point has animations that are best viewed if it is downloaded. During this lecture, students are taking notes and working the sample problems given in the Power Point. The presentation introduces them to the the friction equation, the coefficient of friction, sample problems and free body diagrams.
When the lecture is done, I instruct the students to finish the Friction Exploration worksheet that was started earlier in the class and to turn it in as soon as they finish. The problems at the end of the sheet apply the concepts students learned during the lecture. I think it is important to give students an opportunity to practice new concepts as soon as they are learned.
This activity has the students using what was presented in the lecture to determine the coefficient of friction between the block of wood and the tables. As students bring up their completed Friction Exploration worksheets, I check them for correct answers. If everything is correct, then I give the student the sheet back and they can move onto the next activity. Students cannot move on until they succesfully complete the worksheet.
Once 4 students successfully complete the worksheet, I group them together to work together on the Friction Activity Handout. I give them the block of wood and the spring scale (this video shows students dragging a wood block). Each student has a specific role to perform so that everyone is involved in the completion of the assignment. Research shows that cooperative learning yields a positive effect on overall learning, especially when roles are assigned in the completion of the activity.
Because the best students usually finish first, they are grouped together. I give direct support to the struggling students, so in this activity (solution to challenge problem), homogeneous grouping is best. This gives the more advanced groups a chance to attempt the advanced problem on the back of the activity.
I collect this activity for grading at the end of the period. If there is a group that does not finish, they come in to complete it during a free period. In addition, I give the Friction Homework sheet to the students as they pass in their activities sheets. This provides more practice problems and also has students think about the difference between static and kinetic friction.


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Led by Dr. Fernando T. Maestre, the Dryland Ecology and Global Change Lab at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos brings together graduate students, undergraduate students, technicians and post-docs aiming to understand how dryland ecosystems function and respond to the ongoing global change.
Research in the lab is driven by four unifying questions: 1) What attributes of biotic communities control ecosystem functioning in semiarid environments?, 2) How the ongoing global change is going to impact biotic communities in semiarid environmetns and the ecosystem processes depending on them?, 3) Can biotic attributes modulate ecosystem responses to global change?, and 4) Can we use them to establish effective actions to mitigate global change impacts? Other topics related to these that are being addressed by our group include biotic (plant-plant and plant-biological soil crust) interactions, ecosystem impacts of invasive species, and restoration of degraded ecosystems. To address these questions researchers in the lab use the combination of manipulative and observational field experiments, manipulative common garden experiments, long-term monitoring of ecosystem processes and modelling. Our research uses vascular plants, biological soil crusts and microorganisms as model communities, and encompasses multiple spatial scales.
Dr. Maestre's team is located in the Biodiversity and Conservation Area of the Department of Biology and Geology at the "Universidad Rey Juan Carlos" in Móstoles. This Area is formed by young and talented professors and researchers, with a strong background in areas such as ecosystems ecology, community ecology, evolutionary biology, plant and lichen taxonomy and phylogeny, conservation biology, restoration ecology, global change biology and biodiversity research. Despite the Biodiversity and Conservation Area was created in the year 2000, it is becoming a national and international reference in the fields of plant biology, biological conservation, global change and terrestrial ecology.


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- 1.7 Organische Spuren- und Lebensmittelanalytik (6) (entfernen)
Annually vast amounts of plastics are produced world-wide. However, recycling and waste management is still insufficient resulting in large quantities of plastics being released into the environment. Degradation by sunlight, mechanical and biological factors lead to the breakdown of this waste into little fragments. By convention particles smaller than 5 mm are referred to as microplastics (MP). The occurrence of MP has been reported by researchers virtually all around the globe. Gaining knowledge on MP is currently a time-consuming process because analysis mainly relies on micro-infrared and micro-Raman methods. Prior to that the particles need to undergo purification and enrichment. Thus, only small numbers and volumes of samples can be investigated. Here we tested NIR spectroscopy combined with a multivariate data analysis as a means of speeding up the process of MP analysis. Experiments were performed using the most abundant polymers polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate and polystyrene. MP samples were obtained by adding the cryomilled and sieved (<125 µm) particles to approximately 1 g of standard soil at 0,5–10 mass%. Spectra were recorded with a fiber optic reflection probe connected to a FT-NIR spectrometer. 5–10 spectra recorded of each sample were used for the calibration of chemometric models (partial least squares regression, PLSR). "Unknown" test samples were then used to test the model's capability to predict the type and amount of polymer. In samples containing 1–5 % of the polymers the prediction yielded the highest degree of agreement with the gravimetric reference values. At low polymer loads some false positive results in the identification were observed. Large amounts of polymers limited the prediction capability by a nonlinear behaviour of the absorption. Further testing was done with real world samples such as compost and washing machine filters. Even though the calibration did not account for these highly complex sample compositions, satisfactory results could be achieved.
An alternative spectroscopic approach for the monitoring of microplastics in environmental samples (2017)
The increasing pollution of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems with plastic debris leads to the accumulation of microscopic plastic particles of still unknown fate. To monitor the degree of contamination and to understand the underlying processes of turnover, analytical methods are urgently needed, which help to identify and quantify microplastic (MP). Currently, costly collected and purified materials enriched on filters are investigated both by micro-infrared spectroscopy and micro-Raman. Although yielding precise results, these techniques are time consuming and restricted to sample aliquots in the order of micrograms precluding prompt and representative information on both, larger sample numbers and realistic material volumes. To overcome these problems, here we tested Raman and NIR process-spectroscopic methods in combination with multivariate data analysis. For this purpose, artificial MP/soil mixture samples consisting of standard soils or sand with defined ratios of MP (0,5 – 10 mass% polymer) from polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene were prepared. MP particles with diameters < 2 mm and < 125 µm were obtained from industrial polymer pellets after cryomilling. Spectra of these mixtures were collected by (i) a process FT-NIR spectrometer equipped with a reflection probe, (ii) by a cw-process Raman spectrometer and (iii) by a time-gated Raman spectrometer using fiber optic probes. For the calibration of chemometric models (partial least squares regression, PLSR) 5 – 10 spectra of defined MP/soil mixtures (consisting of 1 – 4 g material each) were collected. The obtained PLSR models served for the prediction of both, polymer type and content based on the spectra of "unknown" test samples. Whereas MP could be detected by Raman spectroscopy in coastal sand at 0.5 mass%, in standard soils detection of MP was limited to 10 – 5 mass%. The sensitivity of Raman spectroscopy could be improved by mild treatment with hydrogen peroxide. FT-NIR was suitable for the investigation of MP in standard soils in the range of 5 – 1 mass%, however, here a non-linear effect was observed at higher polymer concentrations. When mixtures of several polymers at low concentration levels were milled together, FT-NIR spectroscopy yielded false positive polymers together with unprecise quantitative information. Recently, the investigation of "real-world" samples shall be tested and compared to the results obtained by micro-FTIR and micro-Raman.
Phototransformation of the "emerging" BFR 1,3,5-Tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-trione (2017)
The occurrence and fate of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) in the environment are topics of increasing concern. In recent years, numerous studies about their global transport, UV degradation, bioaccumulation and toxicity were performed to assess their environmental fate. As a result, most of the first generation BFRs are banned or restricted, and replaced by new ones. However, based on similar properties these new compounds may also pose a serious risk by causing adverse effects to human health and the environment. According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) the class of the "emerging" BFRs are defined as compounds that have been identified in any environmental compartments, but the potential for degradation or bioaccumulation of these emerging BFRs is partially unknown. A representative of this class of compounds is the heterocyclic TDBP-TAZTO which was first detected in mollusks from Chinese bohai sea and in environmental matrices near a manufacturing plant in southern china. Furthermore, Wang et al. describe that the growth of the alga Nannochloropsis sp. is inhibited by TDBP-TAZTO in a concentration dependent manner but the photo-chemical behavior as well as the formation of possible photo-transformation products (PTPs) are still unknown. In order to clarify this complex issue photo-degradation experiments were by determining the rate constants and degradation half-life times of TDBP-TAZTO in different solvent compositions. In this study, the photodegradation of TDBP-TAZTO was performed for the first time to identify its photolysis products and to get a first understanding about the main degradation pathway in environmental matrices.
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) are ubiquitous because of the fact that they are released in appreciable quantities every year into the environment through the combustion of organic matters such as coal, fuel oils, petrol, wood, refuse and plant materials. Since some of these PAH compounds are carcinogenic or mutagenic, their presence in the environment (air, water, soil, sediment and waste) are regularly monitored and controlled. At present determination of PAH are carried out in these matrices in most of the routine laboratories following the preceding steps for sampling, pre-treatment, extraction, clean up by measurement of specific PAH by means of Gas chromatography in combination with mass spectrometric detection(GC-MS) or by HPLC in combination with UV-DAD- or Fluorescence-detection(HPLC-UV-DAD/FLD). At present there two standards for the determination of PAH in soil, sludge and biowaste and in waste valid. The goal is the development of only one standard for solid materials.
Behaviour and resistance of selected model plastics to accelerated weathering under different environmental conditions (2017)
MaUS is an acronym for "Material und Umweltsimulationen". Plastics are in the focus of environmental politics due to their long term behaviour and therefore to their persistence. Not only that they appear as visible contaminants in the sea and on the beach, but their unknown behaviour concerning their additives as well as the related transformation products are anxious. Therefore, a certified reference procedure must be established to provide a method for testing plastics. The aim of this project is the development of fast motion standard reference methods for testing plastics regarding to their environmental compatibility. To establish these testing methods polystyrene (PS) and polypropylene (PP) with environmental relevant brominated flame retardants were used, known for their persistent bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) properties. In case of PS the material contains 1 wt.% of 1,2,5,6,9,10-hexabromo-cyclododecan (HBCD) and in case of PP 0.1 wt.% of a defined bromodiphenylether (BDE-209) were chosen. These additives are known as substances of very high concern (SVHC). Furthermore, polycarbonate (PC), which is still used as material in baby flasks and releases Bisphenol A (BPA), an estrogenic active substance is used as a model material. Finally PTFE is used regarding to its importance as a source for two ubiquitous environmental substances PFOS and PFOA, whose toxicological effects are still incompletely known. The focus in this current work is set on the transfer of potential pollutants out of the applied materials mentioned above into environmental compartments like water or soil. Here an accelerated aging concept should be developed to shortened time consuming natural processes. For these resulting simulations a programmable weathering chamber with dry and wet periods and with high and low temperatures is used. These programmes run for several weeks and according to a defined sampling schedule water samples were taken. After a distinct clean-up procedure the samples were analysed by HPLC-UV, LC-MS/MS or GC-MS. Of most interest in case of flame retardants are photocatalytic transformation products. Therefore, a non-target-screening resp. a suspected target-screening by LC-MS/MS and HRMS must be applied.
Die inhalative Aufnahme (Wirkungspfad Boden – Mensch) von MKW bestimmt aus toxikologischer Sicht die Festlegung von Prüfwerten. Somit müssen die leichtflüchtigen Fraktionen quantifiziert werden. Die durchgeführte Robustheitsstudie des genormten Verfahrens umfasst die Ermittlung der Kenndaten der Probenahme, der Probenaufarbeitung und der Instrumentalanalytik.


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Grahame Sydney and Canon New Zealand have partnered with Canon offering to sponsor equipment. As Grahame completes his book and film projects he will use the latest camera equipment supplied by Canon. Rochelle Mora, Canon New Zealand's photographic product manager, is thrilled to have someone like Grahame Sydney showcase the abilities of Canon's cameras, "I know people will be blown away by Grahame's ability to capture the incredible beauty of this unique country on camera as well as he would have on canvas".
For his film projects Grahame will use the professional XLH1 High Definition Digital Video Camera and an HV20 High Definition Digital Camcorder, a compact model.
For his still photography Canon have equipped him with an EOS 1DS Mark II and an EOS 5D.


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Hi, first of all a very happy new year to all iDubba readers. We had a a great time last year and we hope that this year we'll be able to take iDubba to new heights. So how to start this new year's first post? Well since you know that throughout last year "Reality" tag was amongst the favorites, so we'll start with same this year too :).. (i beg your pardon, but I know you love it too)!!
Last year Indian TV broadcasting saw a major overhaul, with Colors overcoming Star Plus's supremacy and reality shows taking over saas-bahu sagas. The year started with Colors launching "Khatron Ke Khiladi" and then came several trend revolutionizing shows like- "Rakhi Ka Swayamvar", "Sachh Ka Saamna" and not to forget "Raaz Pichle Janam ka". These shows revolutionized the trend (to some extent though) of show picking during prime time slots. Some say the programs were exciting, some say they were too extreme, but at the end everyone watched them. Now let's have a look at some of the most anticipated shows of 2010-
"Lift Kara De" on Sony– A reality show where contestants compete to prove that they are the biggest fan of their chosen Superstar. The premise look promising(with host Karan Johar) and the concept is a novel one, let's see how it turns out to be. But yes, it may prove to be good for Sony, which is not able to deliver any promising reality show (except for Comedy Circus and Dus Ka Dum).
"National Bingo Night" on Colors- If you have seen recent ads where Abhishek talks about "aaram Classes"- yes they are the Promos of a new show to be aired soon on Colors. It's a reality Game show where both the contestants and TV audiences will take part. The show will have two fast paced rounds of the popular guessing game 'Bingo' where the studio contestant plays one of many in-studio games, which is driven by the game ball numbers. The audiences meanwhile have to predict the numbers and match them with the tickets that will be handed out to them. It's a game of intellect, luck and good guesswork!
"Rahul Dulhaniya Le jaeinge" on NDTV Imagine. This was one of the anticipated ones this year, but got delayed as NDTV wanted to air "Raaz Pichle Janam ka" before this. This is a mirror image of famous show aired last year "Rakhi Ka Swayamwar". I mentioned about this sometime back in my post.
"Indian Premier Laughter Show" on Star One. Star one lost the heat after its flagship "Indian Laughter Challenge" show went off-air. It seems quite logical for them to come up with a similar concept this year too. People love comedy in any form, hence we would love to watch another season of that famous show.
There are other highly anticipated reality shows which are going to be on-air this year. Let's see what all we have-
Colors– "Chak Dhoom Dhoom"- Dance talent, "Bigg Boss-4", "Khatron Ke Khiladi-3".
Zee– "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Li'l Champs".
Star Plus– "Sach Ka Saamna-2".
Sony– "Indian Idol-5", "Jhalak Dikhlaja-4", "Boogie Woogie", "Dus Ka Dum-3".
So let's sit back and enjoy ourselves, and don't forget to register on iDubba if you want regular updates on the Schedules of these shows :).


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This weekend's profile in Barron's features the Hartford Schroders US Small/Mid Cap Opportunities Fund (SMDVX; Class A shares). This $254 million fund has a 5.5% maximum sales charge, 1.3% expense ratio and 56% turnover. According to the article, the fund
… has returned an average of 8.7% a year over the past decade, a full two percentage points better than its category peers—beating 94% of them—and well ahead of its Russell 2500 benchmark.
The prospectus benchmark for the fund is the Russell 2500™ Index. Currently, there are no ETFs tracking this index. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) could be used as a close substitute. Alpholio™ calculations show that over the ten years through September 2016, the fund returned more than the ETF in about 45% of all rolling 36-month periods, 53% of 24-month periods and 61% of 12-month periods. Over a rolling 36-month period, the cumulative (not annualized) return of the fund trailed that of the ETF by a median 1.90%.
Given a mixed small- and mid-cap style of the fund, the iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF (IWR) could be used as an alternative benchmark. The fund returned more than that ETF in approximately 41% of all rolling 36-month periods (median underperformance of 6.85%), 42% of 24-month periods and 46% of 12-month periods.
As a benchmark, a single-index ETF is useful in providing comparisons of returns, but it does not take the fund's volatility or exposures into account. To achieve the latter, let's apply the Alpholio™ patented methodology. The simplest variant of this methodology constructs a custom, fixed membership and weight ETF portfolio to most closely track periodic returns of the fund.
To make comparisons more practical, in the following analyses the number of ETFs in the reference portfolio was limited to at most four. Here is a chart with related statistics of the cumulative RealAlpha™ for the Hartford Schroders US Small/Mid Cap Opportunities over the ten years through September 2016 (to learn more about this and other performance measures, please consult our FAQ):
From the beginning of the analysis period through early 2013, the fund did not add any value over its reference portfolio. However, subsequently the fund's cumulative RealAlpha™ strongly rebounded. The volatility of the reference portfolio, measured as the standard deviation of monthly returns, was slightly below that of the fund. The fund's RealBeta™ was slightly lower than than of a broad-based domestic equity ETF.
The following chart and associated statistics show the constant composition of the reference ETF portfolio for the fund over the same evaluation period:
The fund had equivalent positions in the SPDR® S&P MIDCAP 400® ETF (MDY), iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO), and First Trust US IPO Index Fund (FPX).
The fixed-income holdings of the fund were represented by the iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF (SHY). The weight of this ETF indicates that, on average, the fund held a significant percentage of its assets in cash or equivalents. This is partially corroborated by a statement in the article:
Right now, 16.6% of its assets are in Treasury bonds or small- and mid-cap exchange-traded funds.
A similar analysis conducted over the five-year period through September this year yields the following chart and statistics:
Until mid-2014, the fund's cumulative RealAlpha™ was largely flat; the fund added almost all the value afterwards. The standard deviation of the reference ETF portfolio continued to be a bit lower than that of the fund. The RealBeta™ was slightly above that over the longer analysis period.
The following chart and associated statistics illustrate the fixed reference ETF portfolio for the fund over the same five-year period:
The fund had major equivalent positions in the aforementioned SPDR® S&P MIDCAP 400® ETF (MDY), IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF (QAI), First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX® Fund (FXR), and aforementioned First Trust US IPO Index Fund (FPX).
The next chart and statistics depict the cumulative RealAlpha™ for the fund over the three-year period through September 2016:
The fund produced a substantial amount of positive RealAlpha™ but at the expense of an elevated RealBeta™.
The following chart and statistics show the static reference ETF portfolio for the fund over the same three-year analysis period:
The fund's dominant equivalent position continued to be the SPDR® S&P MIDCAP 400® ETF (MDY), followed by SPDR® S&P® Insurance ETF (KIE), Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR), and iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IJK).
The final chart and statistics compare the traditional performance measures of the fund to those of the SPDR® S&P MIDCAP 400® ETF (MDY) over the ten-year period:
The fund had a marginally higher return but with a considerably lower volatility than the ETF, which led to its higher Sharpe and Sortino ratios.
In conclusion, the Hartford Schroders US Small/Mid Cap Opportunities Fund added value over a relatively short two-year period in its over ten-year history. The fund followed more a mid- rather than a small-cap style. At times, the fund held a substantial portion of its assets in short-term fixed-income securities. This could have skewed the asset allocation in the overall portfolios of its investors and also created a drag on returns. Over the past four years the fund large long-term capital gain distributions. In three of those years, the fund also produced substantial short-term capital gain distributions. This made it unsuitable for taxable accounts. Finally, the fund has a steep front load which does not enhance its appeal.
To learn more about the Hartford Schroders US Small/Mid Cap Opportunities and other mutual funds, please register on our website.


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As experienced stitchers know the chain stitch family has numerous varieties Barred chain stitch is an interesting adaption.
Just like chain stitch Barred chain stitch is a linear stitch that will follow curves well and can be easily worked on all types of fabrics. It is easy and quick to work and suitable for large variety of threads.
This stitch is suitable for freeform stitching and combines with beads easily.
The size and appearance of the stitch will be influenced by the size and spacing of the prongs. Since the appeal of Barred Chain stitch is based on the textured nature of the line produced you can be very experimental with the thread you use and it is easily combined with other textured stitches to produce interesting results. You can overlap lines of the stitch or use it to couch down another thread.
Barred Chain stitch can be used as thorny outbursts in floral motifs if you are a traditional stitcher. (Yes a 'thorny outburst' sounds like a teenage mood swing but I am sure readers will undestand what I mean)
This factor in combination with explorations varying the length of the spines, or the size of the chain, spacing of the spines, width of the line, weight and texture of the thread, should keep most contemporary embroiderers intrigued. Explore the scale you work in and I am sure you will have interesting results.
How to work Barred Chain stitch
To work Barred chain stitch you need to be familiar with chain stitch.
Working down the line start with a basic chain stitch.
Insert the needle to the left of the first chain stitch with the point of the needle out a short space along the line to be stitched. This can vary depending upon how wide you want the 'spike' of the chain. The wider the gap the larger the spike.
Wrap the thread under the needle point towards the right and pull the needle through the fabric.The thread should cross as you do this producing a crossed stitch as illustrated.
Next make a basic chain stitch.This pattern of one basic chain and and one barred chain stitch is repeated as you work down the line.
Barred chain stitch can look effective if you add a seed bead to the end of each spine.
You can also create an interesting textured surface if you use bulky threads and work it row up on row together.
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Welcome to the CIO50 - nominations now open
- 14 June, 2016 15:50
CIO Australia has officially opened the inaugural CIO50, where the country's top 50 most effective and strategic CIOs will be recognised for delivering rapid change across their organisations while excelling in business transformation, innovation and leadership.
With nominations running from June 15, 2015 until August 15, 2016, the list will recognise and applaud CIOs who are driving innovative technology‐driven projects that have comprehensively transformed business processes.
Nominees can either answer the questions and send back directly via email, or enter online via Survey Monkey on the CIO Australia website. For online entries, please click on this link.
"There's no better time to be a CIO. Technology is so pervasive across Australian organisations, and now more than ever, CIOs are at the forefront of innovations that will power business now and well into the future," said CIO Australia editor Byron Connolly.
"This is why Australia's leading enterprise technology and business publication, CIO, is giving you this exclusive opportunity to tell your transformation, innovation, and leadership stories. I am excited to give you the opportunity to be part of our inaugural CIO50, a list showcasing the best and brightest CIOs for 2016," Connolly said.
Nomination questions showcase three key pillars: business transformation; innovation; and leadership.
"We want to know how you have used technology to transform your operations, created unique innovations that have provided competitive advantage, and how you wield influence across your organisation and its leadership team," he said.
CIO Australia has assembled a panel of 17 industry leaders – former CIOs from government, industry and academia, current CEOs at big name organisations, and leading IT industry analysts – to judge this year's list."I am personally looking forward to receiving and judging each entry and unveiling this elite list of IT and business leaders in November. So get nominating and I wish everyone the best of luck," he said.


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A total of 37 original research projects from aspiring physician-scientists were on display at the 2018 Medical Student Research Forum.
Through her fledgling start-up firm, University at Buffalo researcher Kate Rittenhouse-Olson, PhD '84, is turning a mouse antibody she created into a promising cancer-fighting therapy for humans.
More than 100 student scientists from across the country showcased their original research during this summer's University at Buffalo Biomedical Research Day.
The UB Clinical and Translational Science Institute showcased award-winning studies and novel technologies developed jointly by UB researchers and collaborators.
Kunle Odunsi, director of RPCI's Center for Immunotherapy and UB professor of gynecology and obstetrics, is leading a phase 1 clinical trial of the dendritic cell vaccine.


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Jack May
TRAINING: Every day varies. Typically I do a morning training session at CSW, an afternoon strength and conditioning session, then head back to the gym at night for mitts/pads or a cardio workout.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training five years ago. I watched the UFC on TV and fell in love with the sport. I stumbled upon CSW and after the first day of training I couldn't get enough, so I've dedicated my life to this sport.
What ranks and titles have you held? None
Do you have any heroes? None
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It was my dream to make it to the UFC. It just goes to show that if you want it bad enough and are willing to follow your dreams and put everything you have into it, anything is possible.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to four different colleges - all of them I was on a full basketball scholarship: 1999-2001 Duquesne University, 2001-2002 College of Southern Idaho, 2002-2003 University of Idaho, 2003-2004 North Dakota State University. AA in General Education.
What was your job before you started fighting? I was a bouncer at a nightclub and a personal trainer
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Fought in both top kickboxing organizations K-1 (2012 U.S. heavyweight Grand Prix) and Glory (2013 U.S Heavyweight Glory Tournament)
Favorite grappling technique: All catch wrestling submissions
Favorite striking technique: All kickboxing techniques
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Warning: this realisation may make you vomit a 'lil in your mouth.
It's pretty hard to avoid germs when you're a child. You're going to playgroup with other kids who have germs, then you're poking at the brown squishy log that your dog Coco is sniffing, then you're eating ants.
In short, kids have germs and one place kids love is a ball pit.
Those ball pits may look harmless but they are a germ filled cesspool, just looking at one can be bacteria-ridden experience. Okay that was an exaggeration. But they're dirty AF.
Kidspot report a study by the University of North Georgia found ball pits to be one of most filthiest places for children to play with thousands of germs hanging around the area.
The study had researchers look at six ball pits across the US. At the end of the experiment they found more than 31 different kinds of bacteria hiding in the play areas at any one time. One of the ball pits had an average of 170,818 different bacteria per ball and could cause a range of deadly diseases including pneumonia, sepsis, meningitis, and skin and bladder infections, The Sun reports.
Kidspot also reports the researchers found traces Enterococcus faecalis, which can cause life-threatening infections and Staphylococcus hominis, which can cause staph infections.
Time to dip your children in sanitiser.
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Participating scientists: Erik Kärrman (leader), KTH, Björlenius KTH, Renman KTH, Patrik Andersson Umeå University.
In WP3 novel innovative small-scale sewage facilities will be developd and studies with focus on reduction of MPs. Theses studies will be performed in the laboratory and in situ in an OSSF research station using e.g. sewage spiked with selected MPs and simulating typical OSSFs operational settings. WP3 aims at answering what is the recution capacitiy of today's technique and how could these be improved by adding new treatment steps?