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Outerwall, the Bellevue-based operator of Redbox movie rental kiosks and Coinstar coin counting machines, today announced that it has entered into a deal to be acquired by Apollo Global Management for $52 per share in cash.
The Wall Street Journal placed the cash value of the deal at $895 million, while companies pegged the enterprise value at $1.6 billion, including the assumption of debt.
The planned acquisition represents a 51 percent premium over Outerwall's closing stock price of March 14th, 2016 when the company started seeking an acquisition. At that time, the company announced that it was exploring "strategic and financial alternatives to maximize shareholder value."
The deal — an 11 percent premium over Outerwall's stock price close on Friday —has been approved by Outerwall's board.
Apollo is a huge investment management firm, and the acquisition will result in Outerwall transitioning to a private company.
Outerwall has fallen on tough times in recent years, in part because its Redbox movie rental kiosk has struggled in the wake of streaming services from Amazon and Netflix. Redbox president Mark Horak stepped down last December, and the company shut down Redbox kiosks in Canada and removed several locations in the U.S.
Outerwall was founded in 1991 by Jens Molbak and Dan Gerrity under the name Coinstar, and the company completed its IPO in 1997.
Outerwall Inc. ("Outerwall" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: OUTR) today announced that it has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with affiliates of certain funds (the "Apollo Funds") managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, "Apollo") (NYSE: APO), a leading global alternative investment manager, pursuant to which the Apollo Funds will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Outerwall common stock for $52.00 per share in cash.
The purchase price represents a premium of approximately 51 percent over Outerwall's closing stock price on March 14, 2016, immediately prior to the announcement that the Company's Board of Directors initiated a thorough and comprehensive process to explore strategic and financial alternatives to maximize shareholder value. The transaction, which was unanimously approved by Outerwall's Board of Directors, has a total enterprise value of approximately $1.6 billion, including net debt.
"Outerwall's Board of Directors has undertaken a comprehensive review of a wide range of strategic and financial alternatives to maximize value for all Outerwall shareholders. We are pleased to reach this agreement, which follows a robust process and provides an immediate and substantial cash premium to our shareholders," said Erik E. Prusch, Outerwall's Chief Executive Officer. "Apollo is an ideal partner to support Outerwall's efforts to continue serving our millions of loyal customers and dedicated retail partners through our unrivaled network of kiosks and automated retail offerings. We look forward to working closely with Apollo as we continue to strengthen our businesses and execute on our strategic plan."
"We are extremely excited for our funds to acquire Outerwall," said David Sambur, Partner at Apollo. "Outerwall is a dynamic customer-focused business that delivers superior kiosk experiences that delight consumers and generate value for its retailer partners. We look forward to working with Outerwall's talented and dedicated team to continue the business's strong heritage of growth and innovation."
Transaction Details
The transaction will be completed through an all-cash tender offer. The Outerwall Board of Directors unanimously recommends that Outerwall shareholders tender their shares in the offer.
The transaction is conditioned upon satisfaction of the minimum tender condition, which requires that shares representing more than 50 percent of the Company's common shares be tendered and the receipt of certain regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The transaction is currently expected to close during the third quarter of 2016. Following the transaction, Outerwall will become a privately held company and Outerwall's common shares will no longer be listed on any public market.
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is serving as financial advisor to Outerwall and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Perkins Coie LLP are serving as legal counsel. LionTree Advisors, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays, Credit Suisse and Jefferies LLC are acting as M&A advisors to Apollo and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is acting as legal advisor to Apollo.
Financing is being provided by Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Jefferies Finance LLC, Barclays and Credit Suisse.
Outerwall plans to release its second quarter earnings after market close on Thursday, July 28 and does not intend to hold a conference call to discuss earnings given the announced sale of the Company.
In addition, on July 24, 2016, the Outerwall Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share of common stock. The dividend is expected to be paid on September 6, 2016, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 23, 2016.
About Outerwall
Outerwall Inc. (Nasdaq: OUTR) has more than 20 years of experience creating some of the most profitable spaces for their retail partners. The company delivers breakthrough kiosk experiences that delight consumers and generate revenue for retailers. As the company that brought consumers Redbox® entertainment, Coinstar® money services, and ecoATM® electronics recycling kiosks, Outerwall is leading the next generation of automated retail and paving the way for inventive, scalable businesses. Outerwall™ kiosks are in neighborhood grocery stores, drug stores, mass merchants, malls, and other retail locations in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Learn more at www.outerwall.com.
About Apollo Global Management
Apollo (NYSE: APO) is a leading global alternative investment manager with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Bethesda, Toronto, London, Frankfurt, Madrid, Luxembourg, Singapore, Mumbai, Delhi, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Apollo had assets under management of approximately $173 billion as of March 31, 2016, in private equity, credit and real estate funds invested across a core group of nine industries where Apollo has considerable knowledge and resources. For more information about Apollo, please visit www.agm.com.


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You've probably read about morning routines in the last few years and lately this idea that you have to be up at ridiculous o'clock in order to have a phenomenally productive day. I have to admit that while I do like having a productive day, there is no way that getting up at 4.30 in the morning every day is going to be a part of my routine anytime soon.
My normal routine used to be, wake up, have a fag, have tea, read twitter, shower and go to work. But as I've started wanting to get fitter, lose weight, do exercises for my back and reduce anxiety I felt the need to make some changes and find a way to make some of it happen. I've now quit smoking but I was rather put off by morning routines that I'd read about or see on YouTube, as they all seemed so loooong and honestly really complicated.
Rather than share all the things that haven't worked, here are a few that are working now. Some of this could be described as a bit woowoo but honestly if it works I'm there.
I get up at 6.30 like normal and head for the kettle but do gentle dynamic stretches and some exercises my osteopath recommended. I do the first portion of what so many routines also recommend, and do the 5 minutes of gratitude. Set a timer for 5 minutes and list things/people/experiences to be grateful for or that have been good or memorable. (I think this has actually been good for my memory too.)
Next cup of tea and another 5 minutes on the clock, I list out all the things I want to have or do or be while remembering to say why I want them.
Finally I either do another 5 minutes on what I need to do today, I'm still doing exercises by the way, really gentle on a blanket on the floor or standing up. This section I have a piece of paper handy so I can scribble a list.
I'm trying out replacing the final section, depending on how I feel, and doing a 3 minute meditation instead. I find this a very calming, grounding thing to do and can be a good way of settling my mind before work.
This is a work in progress that I'm learning to adapt and develop but is definitely showing benefits so far.
Share in the comments if you have a cool routine that inspires productivity or calmness or creativity.


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A Morbid Craving
1 Timothy 6:2b-5
Teach and urge these duties. Whoever teaches otherwise and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that is in accordance with godliness, is conceited, understanding nothing, and has a morbid craving for controversy and for disputes about words. From these come envy, dissension, slander, base suspicions, and wrangling among those who are depraved in mind and bereft of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain.
Controversy seemed to be quite an issue in Ephesus where Timothy was pastoring. One can only imagine that he was attempting to preach from the words of Jesus Christ but there were those who are making it nearly impossible. Instead of agreeing with the preaching, they were arguing about every word that was spoken, challenging every phrase to the point that Timothy was unable to preach the truth. He couldn't even finish a thought before someone was raising a point of order.
The problem with this kind of behavior was that it reflected the heart of the individuals creating the controversy. In some way they were pretending to want to know the whole truth, when in reality they were craving attention. Self-centeredness and conceit are revealed because these individuals have "a morbid craving for controversy and for disputes about words." It all becomes a distraction from the truth and the word that Timothy ought to be preaching. The challenge of words creates controversy, and from these come "envy, dissension, slander, base suspicions, and wrangling;" all couched in a super-spirituality of "clarity."
Timothy is not to be fooled, for this is not the way in which those who follow Christ are to behave. Instead, these people have joined with the Christians thinking that there would be some kind of personal, or financial gain to be achieved. Confronted with servant leadership they are extremely disappointed, for ministry is not about gain, but about giving oneself up for the sake of others.
The morbid craving eventually leads to spiritual death. Fighting and arguing are never life-giving. Jesus refused to be drawn into baseless discussions, but always found a way to make his point through the telling of parables. It left those wanting to argue about words speechless. Sometimes it also left them angry because they knew he was talking about them.
I confess that there are times when I am tempted to become picky about things. Usually it's when I'm tired, frustrated, or feel like I'm not being heard. Let's try to exercise pastoral patience with an individual who may be exhibiting these behaviors out of character. It may be a sign that there is more happening in their lives and they need pastoral care. It's important to learn to read those around us and sense what is driving their behavior.
At the same time, if we continue to be picky and angry without facing the real issues in our lives, we will become very miserable people. If anyone becomes engaged in church work because they think they will become rich, they will also eventually be frustrated. Sadly, they may ruin a few lives along the way with their personal extravagance and manipulation of the word.
It's surprising that all of this was happening when the church was so young, and seems to still be a problem today. The problem is unsanctified humanity who participate in the life of the church, but refuse to be crucified with Christ. The deeper walk with Jesus Christ makes us look at ourselves in the mirror and there we often discover that we are the cause of our own problems. The craving for arguments is morbid because it leads to death — your own death. It brings you to spiritual death because the arguments choke out all possibility for new growth.
May the God of life breathe freshness into our lives today, bringing a springtime of new growth. Amen


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On September 11th, Lorraine Nelson-Wolff, a Reformed Church musician, concert artist, and songwriter, will be giving a concert in First Reformed Church at 7:00 p.m. The following day, September 12th, Rally Sunday, she and her family will join us for worship in the sanctuary, at which time she will present us with a "song gift."
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Mrs. Nelson-Wolff is a very talented musician and has been gracious enough to have sent music to us many times before. We have sung her music during the introits in Advent and Lent. It is richly melodic and written in the antiphonal style, which means that one group sings and another group responds. Finally, we will get to meet this gifted woman on September 11th in the fellowship hall of our church.


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Ep. 47: Jose Quintana or John Lackey plus the psychology of Dillon Maples
Assuming the Cubs make the playoffs, who will be their fourth starter – Jose Quintana or John Lackey? Patrick Mooney, Jeff Nelson, Scott Changnon and Tony Andracki debate plus who to trust in the bullpen down the stretch and how the Cubs have moved from having one of the worst World Series hangovers ever to a point where they're now the best defending champs we've seen since 2010.
Plus Cubs reliever Dillon Maples joins the podcast and discusses his journey to the big leagues after beginning 2017 in High-A ball. Maples talks about how he was his own worst enemy for years in the Cubs system and even recounts the time one year ago when he was looking for somebody to tell him it was OK to quit baseball and move on from the only life he's ever known.


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In the fulness of one's grief
It's a mistake to talk about being full of grief, as if grief were a tumour, or a full stomach, or something oedematous. Grief is an absence. It doesn't push, it sucks. To make a metaphorical cut or slice in the sealed membrane of the grieving self is not to permit matter to gush out; on the contrary, it is to permit the unbearable world to come surging in.
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How To Install MySQL on Ubuntu 18.04?
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Story Problem Disintegrates!
The other night when reviewing my Otto and Socks storylines, I could have sworn I had a disconnect between the 2nd episode and the 3rd. This weekend, I set time aside to resolve this annoying problem. There was no problem. Why I thought there was is beyond me…I be mystified. Maybe that shows why I…Read More
Inspiration Strikes!
Maybe it was the relief of Christmas obligations being over. Perhaps it was the end of the frantic push to get things done before the end of the year. I got the hood, tire and headlights fixed on the Subaru, that had to help. It could also have been getting a second four-day weekend so close…Read More
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Oh no, is it that time again? It's the message from your doctor's staff reminding you of your upcoming appointment. You remember that the last yearly check up went well, but are they going to find something this time you wonder? The voice on the other end of the phone awaits your decision. Confirm or postpone the appointment? Many of us would rather avoid the yearly visit with the doc. "Ok" you confirm. Where upon the administrator reminds you politely that your full fee is due if you cancel less than 24 hours before the visit.
The day you show up at the doctor's office the administrator or nurse take over, handing you a pile of papers with lists of questions. Your job is to fill in the medical facts about your past and present state of health. Finally you are prompted to sign the questionnaire confirming that you are responsible for the charges resulting from this visit. Shouldn't you learn about the charges ahead of time before agreeing to pay, you think?
Still in the waiting room, processing your health history, you feel somewhat uncomfortable. Even though this medical check-up is about you and your state of health, patients often complain that they feel rushed rather than reassured. Remember, this is your time to ask questions. Your doctor and you are aiming to get an accurate picture of your medical health. Don't be shy to address all your issues, even your most sensitive questions such as low libido or vaginal dryness. Your doctors want to learn as much as they can about your health in a relatively short time.
A New York Times survey reports that "Doctors spend between 11 and 15 minutes with the patient" So it is essential to use this precious time in a judicious way. That means prepare to optimize the upcoming medical session; make a list of any current health problems you experience and what treatment you are using, if any. Hand your doctor the summary you prepared, listing all the medications you are taking, including vitamins, and any nutraceuticals or other supplements. If you are over the age of fifty, you are more prone to getting shingles, pneumonia, influenza, and other illnesses. However, there are effective vaccines available to protect you, so include on your list any vaccines you have had and the dates you had them, and remember to ask the doctor if there are any vaccines that you are due for
Dr. Alan Weinberger, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the School of Medicine at UCLA, and Attending Physician at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, suggests that "Boomer patients fifty and over should definitely ask about mammograms, pap smears and colorectal cancer screening, beyond going through the traditional yearly check up program. There are times," he adds, "when a patient and the doctor don't see eye-to-eye. Whatever the reason, if you're not comfortable with your physician, don't hesitate to choose an alternative doctor with whom you do feel comfortable. Sometimes you might decide to get a second opinion about a particular procedure. That is not only your right, but may be the smart decision to make. To optimize the patient-doctor relationship, it is most important to develop a sense of trust, so you can feel confident about the advice that is recommended."
Choosing the right doctor is not always easy. There are many sources to help, including a Google search. Many professionals have their own website, so you can learn about them. Your friends and relatives can be another valuable source, especially if they are knowledgeable about the medical specialty you need to know about. Often the Chairmen of the various departments at your local major hospital can make appropriate referrals. The best way to stay healthy is for you to participate actively with your medical expert. You both share in your well being.
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Terrariums, clear enclosures with no drainage holes that mimic ecosystems by creating additional humidity, are a wonderful way to bring the power of nature into one's very own home or in areas that would otherwise not be suited for plants. If properly designed, terrariums can be enjoyed for years even if they are occasionally neglected. This paper addresses what to consider when constructing one and explains the reasoning behind such considerations. The paper's range of examples and techniques will give the reader the capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a terrarium.
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Gladbach, Megan
"Terrarium Tales,"
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Palestinians Turn to International Court of Justice Over U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem
A statement from the 'State of Palestine' argues the 1961 Vienna Convention of Diplomatic Relations requires a country to locate its embassy on the territory of a host state
The International Court of Justice on Friday said it has received a complaint from the "State of Palestine" against the United States, arguing that the U.S. government's placement of its Israeli embassy in Jerusalem violates an international treaty and it should be removed.
The ICJ, known as the World Court, said in a statement Palestine argues the 1961 Vienna Convention of Diplomatic Relations requires a country to locate its embassy on the territory of a host state. While Israel controls Jerusalem militarily, its ownership is disputed.
>> International Criminal Court vows to continue its work 'undeterred' by U.S. sanction threats
In December, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the American embassy in Israel relocated from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, and the new embassy opened in May.
The Palestinian suit requests the court "to order the United States of America to withdraw (its) diplomatic mission from the Holy City of Jerusalem."
The ICJ is the United Nations' venue for resolving disputes between nations. Palestine was recognized by the U.N. General Assembly in 2012 as a non-member observer state, though its statehood is not recognized by either Israel or the United States.
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George Osborne has announced a new wave of cuts to tax credits, to be implemented in April 2016.
The income threshold for Working Tax Credits, currently £6,420, will be cut to £3,850 per year. Those earning over £3,850 will see their payments considerably reduced.
The income threshold for those claiming Child Tax Credits will go down from £16,105 to £12,125. Tax credits will also taper at a much faster rate. For every £1 over the income threshold individuals earn, they will lose 48p of their tax credits, up from 41p.
In addition, Child Tax Credits will be limited to two children; tax credits
On 18 October Swiss voters elected new representatives for the two chambers of the Swiss parliament.
Though there has to be a second round of elections for the smaller chamber of parliament, the Council of States, the results are clear. As was generally predicted the right wing nationalist Swiss People's Party (SVP) won the most votes, increasing its share of votes to 29.4%.
The SVP now has 65 representatives in the National Council. Of the major left parties, the Social Democratic Party was unable to win territory and stagnated, increasing the share of its vote by 0.1% but losing two
Rank-and-file London Underground workers' bulletin Tubeworker is calling for Tube unions to reinstate industrial action in disputes over jobs, pay, and Night Tube.
Tube bosses derailed negotiations by restating a pay offer unions had already rejected.
The RMT's pay claim is for a four-day, 32-hour week for all grades and a pay rise that keeps pace with increases in the cost of living.
Unions previously suspended strikes after 24-hour running ("Night Tube") was deferred, but with talks faltering, many activists are calling for a return to action.
Agency workers continue quest for justice
Workers in Further Education colleges will strike on Tuesday 10 November as bosses impose a pay freeze.
UCU members in Further Education voted 74% in favour of strikes after the Association of Colleges rejected the union′s claim for a £1 per hour pay rise. Unison members also voted to reject the pay freeze, voting by 95% in favour of strikes.
The college bosses' association instead recommended that all colleges impose a pay freeze. In the last six years FE lecturers have seen their pay decrease in real terms as employers have offered a series of below-inflation pay rises — totaling less than 3
Antoinette Konikow was a Ukrainian-born American socialist, and a founding member of the Communist Party USA. She was expelled from the Communist Party in 1928 for being a Trotskyist, and remained active as such until her death in 1946. In this article, Konikow describes Rosa Luxemburg, with whom she studied in Zurich.
Physically she was small, slender. A neglected hip disease in childhood left her with a limp. On her arrival to address large gatherings, committees meeting her for the first time would become crestfallen. How could such a frail being make an impression on the speaker's platform
Sometimes being worthy, decent and honest isn't enough.
Although at the time I moved in slightly more elevated circles than I do now, in the nine years I lived in Hungary I never met Árpád Göncz, Hungarian President for ten years in the nineties, who died on 6 October.
Yet in those early days after the so-called "regime change" in 1989 his name, words and image were everywhere. For many Hungarians he epitomised the new start after the collapse of Hungary's soft version of Stalinism, a voice of reason amongst what was often utter chaos. Like a number of other East European Presidents in this
Suffragette retells the story of the early 20th century movement for women's suffrage from the point of view of East London laundry worker Maud Watts (Carey Mulligan).
Maud is gradually drawn into the movement, as she tries to make sense of childhood trauma and overcome the grim restrictions of wage slavery. The film shows a selection of historical events in the year or so leading up to Emily Wilding Davison's "sacrificial act", stepping in front of King George V's horse at the Epsom Derby in June 1913.
In school history lessons we are told that the suffragettes were feisty but also
Greece has been one of the countries worst affected by the economic slump since 2008. It has also been where left-wing responses to the slump have been strongest.
Lesson one: industrial action alone does not provide an adequate working-class answer to capitalist crisis. Greece has had over twenty general strikes since 2009. They have been important as gestures, as rallying calls, as signals, and in galvanising social forces which Syriza later benefited from. But they have not won anything.
The problem is not just that they have been 24 or 48 hour actions rather than indefinite general strikes.
Rachel Mullen, a young activist in the Bakers Food and Allied Workers' Union and a delegate to Labour Party conference, spoke to Solidarity.
I work for Greggs, in one of their shops, in Gateshead. I became a shop steward five years ago, when I was 20. I work in the same branch as my mum, and she helped me get involved in the union.
I was involved in taking a proposal to our national conference for a dedicated youth rep on our National Executive. That could have been a double-edged sword. They could have said, okay, we should just have this one position for young people. But in fact it's had a
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PC Driver Release V 18.104.22.168
Bryce posted a topic in News and AnnouncementsHere's the summary of the changes in the PC Driver released June 18th, 2019 Improvements and bug fixes Driver intro prompt will now open tutorial videos and the change log in your default browser, and display correctly on driver launch until it is disabled. It will also be displayed once whenever a new version of the driver is installed.
PC Driver Release V 1.2.55
Bryce posted a topic in News and AnnouncementsHere's the summary of what's new in the PC Driver Release April 3, 2019 Default Profile Instead of the profile that was active when settings were last saved being loaded when the driver connects to your Z, the default profile can now be set manually via a checkbox on the Profile Settings page. Auto Profile Switching Applications can now be linked to profiles via the Profiles Settings page, or the profile right click menu. When an application which is linked to a profile gains focus in Windows, its linked profile will be set as active automatically. Or if an application gains focus which is not linked to any profiles, the Default Profile with be set as active. Multiple applications can be linked to a single profile, and multiple profiles can be linked to one application. When more than one profile is linked to an application, the most recently used profile linked to that application will be set as active when it gains focus. This allows you to return to the correct profile when you alt+tab out of a game and back in if you use more than one profile for that game (e.g. on-foot and vehicle profiles, or separate class profiles). Auto Profile Switching can be enabled from the Active Profile menu, or disabled by selecting any other profile as active. Active Profile Menu items added to system tray menu You can now also switch profiles by right clicking the Swiftpoint Driver icon in the system tray and selecting a profile. Auto Profile switching can also be enabled from this menu. Restore Base Input Button. Base inputs that have been removed from triggers, scroll-wheel and tilt can now be restored without clearing other mappings on these inputs using the "+RESTORE" button, which has been added beneath the mappings list. Bug Fixes Resolved an issue which prevented some valid numerical values from being entered in regions that use comma as the decimal separator. Comma and period can now be used as the decimal interchangeably regardless of regional settings in Windows. Firmware Changes Update to allow for seamless profile changes with the new Auto Profile Switching system.
PC Driver Release V 1.2.54
Bryce posted a topic in News and AnnouncementsThis one is just a minor release to add driver-side support for a polling rate option, since firmware support for this was added in the previous release. Work on the following update is already well underway and will include the oft requested auto-profile switching feature. Here's the summary of what's new in the PC Driver Release October 15, 2018 User configurable Polling rate The Z's polling rate can now be capped at 1000, 500, 250, or 125 Hz with the "Maximum Polling Rate" setting which has been added to the profile settings screen. UI Changes/ Bug Fixes Minor UI tweaks to the Profile settings pane.
PC Driver Release V 1.2.52
Bryce posted a topic in News and AnnouncementsHere's the summary of what's new in the PC Driver Release August 10, 2018 Keyboard Input recorder Instead of manually selecting every keyboard output using several drop-down list you can now record outputs directly from your keyboard using the new record button on the output list screen. While recording press and release outputs will be added to the output list as you type for all standard keyboard keys and media controls like volume, play/pause etc. Tap outputs will be created automatically if a press output is immediately followed by its own release. So if you want just a press or just a release either start the recording with a key already held down (to only record the release), or stop the recording before you release a key ) to only record the press). You will also be given the option of adding the release output to the release input when you are just mapping a single key with the recorder. Option to disable or enable "Tilt Auto-Zeroing" "Tilt Auto-Zeroing" is a firmware feature of the Z which works to prevent the gyroscope's tilt readings from drifting over time. In general it does its job well; but in some use cases it can cause more problems than it solves. So if you find that you are frequently needing to re-calibrate your tilt angles for your tilt functions to work correctly, try disabling this feature from the profile settings screen. Just note that since disabling "Tilt Auto-Zeroing" will mean that your Z is not trying to auto-correct for the natural drift in the gyroscope, your tilt values will drift over time. But this drift will be slow, so doing a manual re-zero (with the default right trigger pull function on the global profile, or your own custom mapping) should mean you don't have any problems with tilt for even an extended gaming/work session. Auto-Release Inputs Toggle By default there is a fail-safe enabled in the Zs firmware which prevents keys from being left held down if the Z is not currently processing any user input. So a press command will automatically release if the Z is not tilted, no buttons are physically held down, and no macros are running. This means that if you accidentally forget to add a release for one of your press outputs, the key wont be stuck down permanently, which is generally a good thing. However it is a problem if you actually want a key to be left held down after you release a button. For example, the mapping below which starts holding down 'W' when you first press the Left Fingertip button, then releases it when you press it again will not work correctly with the Auto-Release fail-safe enabled. So if you want to make use of these kinds of functions in any of your profiles. Just disable the new "Auto-Release Inputs" setting from the profile settings screen. If you do just make sure that all of your press outputs have releases, or they will remain stuck down until you change profiles, or unplug the mouse. New Ouptuts Added Caps Lock and Application/Menu key under the "Modifiers and Actions" category. These will also work with the new keyboard recorder. UI Changes/ Bug Fixes Added Spanish translation. "Stop Further Outputs" flags are now correctly maintained on the global profile when it is exported and imported. The "Output ID#" setting on "Repeat From" functions now updates correctly when outputs are re-arranged, and also displays the correct number of options on the profile settings screen. The correct side of the slider is now highlighted when modifying analog toggle inputs. Removed '{0}' text from the DPI output label. Resolved issue where '+ADD' button would sometimes be displayed on analog inputs which are set to an analog output (e.g. deep click analog range). Which allowed the creation of invalid mappings. Firmware Changes Updates to scroll-wheel 'de-bounce logic' which will resolve the issue of 'reverse scrolling' that a few users are experiencing.
PC Driver Release V 1.2.48
Bryce posted a topic in News and AnnouncementsHere's the summary of the changes in the PC Driver released May 23rd, 2018 Improvements and bug fixes Added Chinese translation.
PC Driver Release V 1.2.46
Bryce posted a topic in News and AnnouncementsHere's the summary of the fixes in the PC Driver released December 8th, 2017 Improvements and bug fixes Further changes to ensure the introduction video can be viewed, particularly on Windows 7. Resolved an issue with the "Profile Settings" page, which was causing customs outputs to be displayed incorrectly, and preventing the creation of new custom outputs which trigger on profile change.
PC Driver Release V 1.2.43
Bryce posted a topic in News and AnnouncementsHere's the summary of what's new in the PC Driver Release September 22th, 2017 New Features New functionality that allows The Z to calibrate its tilt angles to your desk; improving the tilt functions stability. Added Japanese translation. Improvements and bug fixes Introduction video now displays correctly on initial launch. Fixed an issue caused by special characters in OLED display custom messages. Resolved problem with keyboard commands not working on Windows 7 if the Z was plugged in after the Swiftpoint Driver had already been launched. Resolved bug with mouse movement outputs which caused them to only trigger the first time they were used. Resolved an error which occurred when changing profile on a Z which is not connected to the driver. Deleting a profile without a Z connected no longer causes an error. Fixes to prevent the creation of invalid DPI level, and loop configurations. Resolved issue preventing the reordering of output actions on the profile settings page. Firmware Updates Lowered the force required to reach 100% deep click on middle mouse button. To reduce the risk of damaging the scroll mechanism. Resolved an issue on older motherboards where The Z would not connect correctly on boot, and needed to be unplugged then reconnected. Resolved a bug which caused the main mouse buttons, OLED and vibrations to stop functioning until The Z was unplugged and reconnected. Improved reproduction of fixed colors by the LED backlight. Further changes to resolve firmware update issues.
PC Driver Release V 1.2.32
Bryce posted a topic in News and AnnouncementsHere's the summary of what's new in the PC Driver Release August 2nd, 2017 New Features You can now import and export individual profiles. Sharing mappings with other Z owners just got a whole lot easier! Added the option to bind left and right modifier keys separately. "Left Ctrl", "Right Ctrl" etc. Profile settings (DPI, RGB, OLED etc.) are now optional which means you can have global default settings that carry through to all Profiles, while still having the option to override settings in individual profiles if you choose. The "+ADD output action" button is now positioned just below the last output in the list, it's a small change, but really makes it a lot easier to add actions! You can now 'right click' on profile names to perform options such as renaming, deleting and creating sub-profiles. Numerous other general User Interface improvements. Improvements and bug fixes Resolved crash from deleting DPI level below the currently active level. Resolved problem entering decimal values due to regional settings where comma is used for decimal point. Unplugging the Z and plugging back in while the driver is running no longer causes the "Connect to Mouse" toggle to go out of sync. Resolved problem with UI not updating correctly after deleting a tilt mapping. Resolved problem where deep click functions set to 10% would only trigger once, then stop working. Many other performance stability improvements. Firmware Updates Updated firmware 'de-bounce logic', this will resolve the issue of 'double clicks' that a few users are experiencing. Update to resolve the issue of unexpected clicks when slamming / tapping the mouse on to a table. Changes to timing, and retry logic to help with firmware update issues.
PC Driver Release V 1.1.75
Bryce posted a topic in News and AnnouncementsHere's the summary of what's new in the PC Driver Release 9th June 2017 Application Enhancements Changes to starter mappings (visit the Tech FAQ, to see what these do) Extended available function key bindings to F1- F24. Tilt inputs automatically map to the most likely axis when joystick output is selected Improved error reporting and logging. Pivot actions can now be mapped to an analog Joystick (check starter mappings on how) Starter mappings file re-created if accidentally deleted. Moved output action tips to '?' icon. Analog range for deep clicks can now be bound to joystick and slider output. General UI improvements Fixed Issues Added a fix for the 'something went wrong' message some people are seeing when upgrading the Firmware (Note this will fix many occurrences of this error, but not all – we've added some more logging to this release to help identify the issue that is occurring for some users) Adding additional "Logo Backlight" action on profile swap no longer corrupts config. Volume up/down media controls no longer cause an invalid profile. Scroll outputs now function correctly when bound to inputs other than the scroll-wheel. Improved driver response to a lack of internet connection when launching or updating the driver/firmware. Upon profile deletion in the driver settings are saved to mouse to avoid inconsistencies. Such as mouse using a profile which does not exist in the driver.


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Lighthouses don't go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining." ~ Anne Lamott Sometimes when I take a step back to assess what I write about I worry that it might seem or even be self-serving. And there may be an initial phase (how long it lasts is… Continue reading on being a lighthouse
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an anniversary of sorts
"In the domain of the absolute, in the domain of Limitless Love, circumstances are never twice the same. A particular case is never repeated. Every relationship of love between God and a particular man(or woman) is exceptional and unique..." Lev Gillet, The Burning Bush This week marks the end of a very significant year for… Continue reading an anniversary of sorts
The nobodies and the somebodies
I'm nobody! Who are you?Are you nobody, too?Then there's a pair of us -- don't tell!They'd banish -- you know!How dreary to be somebody!How public like a frogTo tell one's name the livelong dayTo an admiring bog! ~Emily Dickinson This is one of Emily Dickinson's most well known poems. A bit of irony, perhaps, that a… Continue reading The nobodies and the somebodies
It IS all about me
No, this post is not the ten steps on how to be a narcissist. Last summer, I was "a little unwell," to quote the old Matchbox 20 song. Looking back, I feel so much compassion for that woman who was letting every emotion and thought, (my own and everyone else's) suck me into a vortex… Continue reading It IS all about me


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I was struck by the beauty of the Willamette Valley's beauty and by the odd airplane on top of a building, home of Evergreen International aviation. There was a super cool air museum with fighter jets parked out front. It'll have to wait for our next trip to visit. We simply did not have enough time to see everything.
Its no secret that Portland has more breweries than anywhere else on the planet. Portland has 51 breweries. And it gets some of the Hops used in beer production form the Willamette Valley. In recent decades, the valley has also become a major wine producer, with multiple American Viticultural Areas of its own. With a cooler climate than California, the gently rolling hills surrounding the Willamette are home to some of the best (and most expensive) Pinot Noir in the world, as well as a high-quality Pinot Gris. It is home to Eyrie Vineyards, winner of the Pinot noir competition at the Wine Olympics held in Paris in 1979 {source Wikipedia}
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Born almost 100 years ago, Arthur C. Clarke showed an interest in space travel and futuristic ideas from a very early age, which later manifested into predictions that captivated the general public. He began writing science fiction as a teenager, and his works became immensely popular as his career progressed, culminating with the 1964 screenplay 2001: A Space Odyssey, largely considered his most popular work. Throughout his career, Arthur C. Clarke made many futuristic predictions about life and technology, an astounding number of which have come true and are now considered essential to life in the 21st century.
In a 1964 BBC interview titled "Horizon," Clarke admitted that it was difficult and virtually impossible to accurately predict the future, but that any prediction that did not seem astounding could not possibly be true. He went on to predict that, by the year 2000, communication satellites (what we now call satellite internet) would make it possible for people to communicate instantaneously, regardless of their distance or exact location. He believed telecommunication would make travel and commuting unnecessary for business, except for cases of pleasure, and might even allow a doctor in England to perform surgery on a patient in New Zealand.
Clarke also predicted that this global telecommunication would be highlighted by receiving and transmitting devices that would be so minute every person could carry one in their pocket and believed that one day everyone would be reachable anywhere in the world by simply dialing a sequence of numbers (sound familiar yet?). Clarke even predicted that with global positioning systems, no one would ever need to be lost again. He felt that one day all this information, and more, would be instantaneously available at anyone's fingertips.
Clarke went on to predict the invention of the replicator, which would be able to produce a copy of anything almost instantaneously. This is especially chilling given the recent rise of 3D printing and how prominent it is becoming as a major technological breakthrough. Today, 3D printers are allowing people to download and print hundreds of thousands of items, ranging from very simple to extremely complex – like food.
Clarke believed that one day artificial intelligence would surpass biological intelligence. Although he believed that organic evolution may be nearing its end, inorganic evolution would rise thousands of times more rapidly than anything produced biologically. He predicted the invention of a machine that would directly record information to the brain, allowing users to learn languages overnight, become skilled laborers in an instant, or relive forgotten memories from long ago. Although this has not yet come to pass, many scientists now believe that the rise of artificial intelligence will be something humanity must deal with within the next generation.
With regard to space travel, Clarke believed that people could be cryogenically frozen in order to travel long distances in space. He was adamant that one day man would be capable of terraforming Mars, and eventually colonize new planets to the point that humans would no longer need need to live in isolated habitats.
Clarke admitted and emphasized the inability of anyone to make completely accurate predictions about the future, and many of his own predictions have not yet come to pass, including super chimpanzees or men colonizing the moon. However, given how many of his predictions have been true, one can only wonder how many of his "failed" predictions are simply on the edge of the horizon. The first human stepping foot on Mars could be only a few years away, and his predictions of terraforming may not be far behind. However viewed, his technological foresight is undeniable and the accuracy of his predictions can only be viewed in the light of the future.
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Biology | College of Arts & Sciences
Molecular & Cellular Biology (MoCell); General Biology I ; Cancer Biology
B.Sc. (Biology), Emory University (2000)
Ph.D (Genetics and Molecular Biology), Emory University (2006)
PostDoc (Liver regeneration), Mayo Clinic Jacksonville (2012-2015)
Research Interests:
My research focuses on studying secreted factors in microenvironment of both normal and neoplastic cells. I study the role of these secreted factors on a cell's interaction both with the other surrounding cells and the organism as a whole. I have two main projects of interest.
1. Tumor Microenvironment: I have been interested in the tumor microenvironment since the beginning of my graduate career. The aim of my dissertation was to examine molecular approaches for diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The dissertation project led to a better understanding of the process of gliomagenesis through identification and characterization of secreted proteins present in the tumor microenvironment. It identified critical differences in protein profiles of CSF samples from patients with low and high-grade astrocytomas as compared to non-tumoral controls. This allowed for identification of a spectrum of signature proteins for different glioma types that may constitute new diagnostic markers in the form of a potential biomarker panel. In addition, I was able to identify and characterize soluble proteins regulated by wt-p53 expression in glioma cells. One of these proteins, Gal-3 was characterized further for its anti-tumor activities and was found to induce apoptosis in several tested tumor cell lines. At Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center (SKMCH&RC), I continued this work on biomarkers for cancer development, progression and treatment in breast and oral cancer in my independent research lab. The first study was designed to investigate the relationship between breast cancer prognosis and plasma levels of Gal-3 while the second study aimed to identify markers of nodal metastasis in early tongue cancer. I would like to continue this work further using in vitro breast cancer cell line model systems to confirm the involvement of Gal-3 in chemotherapy controlled p53-induced apoptosis.
2. Liver Regeneration: Liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy is fundamentally associated with the ability of resting hepatocytes to enter and complete the cell cycle with mitosis. However, hepatic regenerative capability diminishes with aging. How to restore the regenerative capability in aged animals remains unknown. My recent work has focused on using pharmacological agents such as GABA to prime hepatocytes from old mice into G2 prior to hepatectomy. This reverses age-related impairments of hepatocyte and liver regeneration in aged mice. Current studies in collaboration with Mayo Clinic focus on understanding the molecular pathways behind this positive effect of GABA on hepatocyte rejuvenation.
The ultimate goal of my teaching is to stimulate my students to understand basic biological principles so they can make informed decisions regarding their own health and the environment. In addition, I also want them to appreciate and value the importance of biological sciences in their lives and to leave my class understanding that biological issues are connected with economics, politics, history and culture. Since people have different learning styles and skills, I consider it my responsibility as a teacher and facilitator to present the information in a variety of approaches (books, visuals, animations, games, etc.), taking into account the varied learning tendencies of the student population. I do not believe in a one way conversation through lecturing in class. Rather, I intersperse my talk about a topic with animations, news clippings or expert scientist interviews to keep student attention and interest. In addition, I ask questions designed to make students think and use the information being presented thus allowing better retention. I facilitate the organization of information by providing short outline of main points of lecture and detailed slides for studying purposes. This allows students to focus on actually understanding the material presented in class rather than concentrate on note-taking.
I am a big proponent of the Socratic method of teaching since it allows for both cooperative and active learning of topics presented in the course. As a third year graduate student, I received a National Science Foundation funded fellowship to teach in K-12 classrooms using case based, investigative and cross disciplinary teaching pedagogy. The positive response of the students to this collaborative, and research based method was fascinating. Since then, I have always strived to incorporate case-based and hands-on learning modules in my courses, especially for students interested in research. Recently I started to build an online database (labmonsters.com) of case studies, investigative and cross-disciplinary laboratory exercises, short questions, and problems that can be used as a resource by instructors interested in using these methods. I have found that using technology based teaching and assessment methods catches student interest and entices them to get more involved in their learning path. Such investigative methods challenge the students to ask questions, synthesize hypotheses, and give them an opportunity to learn important research skills that go beyond the classroom and will be useful in their future professional as well as personal lives.
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan approved Ph.D supervisor May. 2007
Georgia Life Sciences Summit Poster Award Oct. 2005
Biology instructor (as a Dean's Fellow Graduate student) Aug. 2005 - Dec. 2005
National Science Foundation PRISM fellow June 2003 - May 2004
Research Collaborator (Mayo Clinic Jacksonville)
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (ALSD) 2013-present
Medical Research Society of Pakistan (MRSP) 2007-present
Associate member American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) 2006-present
Student member Society of Neuro-oncology (SNO) 2004-2006
E.G. Van Meir and Fatima W. Khwaja (co-inventors). "Use of Solube Galectin-3 (Gal-3) for Cancer Treatement)." PCT/US2007/078857 (U.S and International patent pending)
Moffitt, FK. Rehman, and G. Ahearn. Preliminary study: Effects of cell density and media changes in Homarus americanus primary cell culture on 3D matrices. (In preparation)
Faiz, N. Obead, R. Azhar, Q. Ahmad and FW Khwaja. Retrospective tissue microarray analysis finds potential predictors of nodal metastasis in early tongue cancer. (manuscript under review)
Faiz, A. Shafiq, A. Suleman, A. Hassan, SH. Ali, N. Ud Din, O. Farooq, A. Loya, N. Siddiqui and FW. Khwaja. Galectin-3 is a serum marker of chemotherapy efficacy in breast cancer patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy (resubmission under review).
Lee, FW Khwaja, K. Tyler, B. Yu, Z. Zhang, A.S. Zerrouqi, M Kaluzova, CG. Hadjipanayis, RD. Cummings, JJ. Olson, NS. Devi, and E.G. Van Meir. N-Terminus engineered Galecting-3 induces glycosylation-dependent cancer cell apoptosis. (Manuscript under review)
Mohamed, L. Kang, C. Zhang, B. Edenfield, J. Sykes, T. Brown, JL. Johnson, F. Rehman, JH Nguyen. 2019. Simulating transplant small-for-size Grafts using human liver monosegments: The impanct of portal perfusion pressure. Transplant Proc. Apr: 51 (3): 919-924.
Hata, F. Rehman, T. Hori, JH Nguyen. 2019. Gaba, y-Aminobutyric acid, protects against severe liver injury. J. Surg Res. Apr, 236: 172-183
Chen, T Hata, F. Rehman, L. Kang, L. Yang, BYS Kim, JH. Nguyen. 2018. Visualization of hepatocellular regeneration in mice after partial hepatectomy. Journal of Surgical Research. March; 235: 494-500.
FW Khwaja and EG VanMeir, 2009. Proteomic discovery of biomarkers in the cerebrospinal fluid of brain tumor patients. CNS Cancer, Models, Prognostic Factors and Targets. Springer publishing group. (Invited book chapter)
Schlientz, L., & F.W. Khwaja, 2008. I scream you scream. Emory University, CASES OnlineWeb site: http://www.cse.emory.edu/cases/casedisplay.cfm?case_id=1627
FW Khwaja. 2007. Prognostic markers of astrocytoms; Predicting the Unpredictable. Expert Opinion on Medical Diagnostics. Dec. 1; 1(4): 463-479. (Invited review)
FW Khwaja, J.J. Olson, D.J. Brat, G.Y. Gillespie, M.D. Groves, E.G. Van Meir. 2007. Identification of protein biomarkers in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of astrocytoma patients. Journal of Proteome Research. Feb. 2; 6(2): 559-570.
FW Khwaja, P. Svoboda, M. Reed, J. Pohl and E. G. Van Meir. 2006. Identification of secreted proteins regulated by wt-p53 experession in glioma cells through proteomic analysis. Oncogene, Dec 7;25(58):7650-61.
FW Khwaja, J.S. Duke-Cohan, D.J. Brat, E.G. Van Meir. 2006. Secreted attractin, a novel cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) marker of malignant astrocytoma, mediates tumor cell migration. Clinical Cancer Research. 12(21): 6331-6336.
FW Khwaja, J.D Larkin Nolen, S. Mendrinos, MM Lewis, E.G. Van Meir J.C Richie and D.J. Brat. 2006. Identification of novel biomarkers of neoplastic disease using CSF proteomic profiling. Proteomics, Dec; 6(23):6277-87.
A. Bunin, FW Khwaja, GJ. Kersch. 2005. Regulation of Bim by TCR signals in CD4/CD8 double positive thymocytes. Journal of Immunology: 175(3): 1532-9.
C. Tan, RG. de Noronha, AJ. Roechker, B. Pyrzynska, FW Khwaja, Z. Zhang, H. Zhang, Q. Teng, A.C. Nicholson, P. Giannakakou, W. Zhou, J.J. Olson, M.M. Pereira, K.C. Nicolaou, and E.G. Van Meir. 2005. Identification of a Novel Small-Molecule Inhibitor of the Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1 Pathway. Cancer Research, 65(2); 605-12.
Kaur, B., Khwaja, FW, Severson, E., Matheny, S., Brat, D.J., and Van Meir, E.G. 2005. Hypoxia and the HIF pathway in glioma growth and angiogenesis. Neuro-Oncology, 7(2): 134-53.
Lai, K, SD Langley, FW Khwaja, EW Schmitt and LJ Elsas. 2003. GALT deficiency causes UDP-hexose deficit in human galactosemic cells. Glycobiology 13(4):285-294.
Moffitt, S. Natesan, FK Rehman, G, Ahearn. 2018. Preliminary Study: Invertebrate primary cell culture on 3D collagen matrices. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB)- San Francisco, CA
FW Khwaja, M. Reed, JS. Duke-Cohan, DJ. Brat, BJ. Schmotzer, JJ. Olson, GY. Gillespie, A. Guha, MD. Groves, J. Pohl, and EG. VanMeir. 2006. Identification of Glioma-Motility Factor, Attractin, and Other New Protein Biomarkers, in the Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of Astrocytoma Patients. Oral Presentation, Society for Neuro-Oncology, 11th Annual meeting, November 16-19, Orlando, USA.
FW Khwaja. 2005. Control of Galectin-3 secretion by p53 in glioma cells. Oral Presentation, GMB seminar, Emory University, Atlanta, GA.
FW Khwaja, JJ Olson, DJ Brat, S. Mendrinos, and EG Van Meir. 2004. Diagnostic Potential of Proteomic Analysis of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) from Glioma Patients. Oral Presentation, Society for Neuro-Oncology, 9th Annual meeting, November 18-21, 2004. Toronto, Canada
FW Khwaja. 2004. Examining the role of p53 on glioma cell microenvironment through proteomics. Winship Cancer Institute seminar series. Oral Presentation. October 29, 2004. Emory University, Atlanta, GA.
FW Khwaja. 2004. Diagnostic Potential of Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in Glioblastoma patients; a Proteomics approach. Oral Presentation. Second Annual Graduate Student Symposium, Emory University, Atlanta, GA.
FW Khwaja. 2004. Examining the tumor suppressive effects of p53-mediated alteration of cellular microenvironment; a Proteomics approach. Oral presentation. GMB seminar, Emory University, Atlanta.
FK Rehman, T Hata, Z Li, G Bu, and JH Nguyen, 2014. Priming hepatocytes to G2 enhances liver regeneration in elderly mice. AASLD 65th Annual meeting, Boston, MA.
T Hata, FW Khwaja and JH Nguyen. 2013. GABA protects against mitochondrial dysfunction in mice with acute liver failure. AASLD 64th Annual meeting, Washington, DC.
S Lee, FW Khwaja, A Zerrouqi, NS. Devi, EG. Van Meir. 2011. Galectin-3 selectively kills tumor cells through the interaction with β1 integrin via enhanced N-glycan-dependent mechanism. AACR international conference, Orlando, Florida
S. Faiz, R. Azhar, Q. Ahmad and FW Khwaja. 2011. Retrospective tissue microarray analysis finds potential predictors of nodal metastasis in early tongue cancer. AACR international conference, Orlando, Florida
S Faiz, M. Tehseen, R. Azhar, Q. Ahmad, O. Farooq, R. Hussain, A. Jamshaid and FW Khwaja. 2009. Retrospective tissue microarray analysis finds potential predictors of nodal metastasis in early tongue cancer. Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center Annual Symposium. Lahore, Pakistan.
A. Shafiq, A. Suleman, S. Faiz, A. Arshad, SH. Ali, N. UdDin, A. Loya, N. Siddiqui and FW. Khwaja. 2008. Role of Adjuvant chemotherapy controlled p53 activity on expression and localization of galectin-3 in breast cancer patients. UICC, INCTR conference; Geneva, Switzerland.
A. Suleman, A. Shafiq, S. Faiz, A. Arshad, SH. Ali, N. UdDin, A. Loya, N. Siddiqui and FW. Khwaja. 2008. Galectin-3 secretion correlates with chemotherapy controlled apoptosis in breast cancer patients. UICC, INCTR conference; Geneva, Switzerland.
S. Faiz, SH. Ali, N. Ud Din, A. Loya, N. Siddiqui and FW. Khwaja. 2008. Role of chemotherapy controlled p53 on expression and localization of Galectin-3 in breast cancer patients. AACR special conference; Advances in Cancer Research. Dead Sea, Jordan.
S. Faiz, A. Shafiq, A. Suleman, A. Arshad, SH. Ali, A. Loya and FW. Khwaja. 2007/ 2008. Role of adjuvant chemotherapy controlled p53 activation on expression and localization of Galectin-3 in breast cancer patients. 18th annual meeting of Medical Research Society of Pakistan (MRSP). Karachi, Pakistan.
FW Khwaja, AS Zerrouqi, SN Devi, and EG Van Meir. 2007. A novel tumor suppressive mechanism for p53: Paracrine induction of apoptosis through galectin-3 secretion. 98th annual meeting of American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). Los Angeles, CA.
I Nousheen , M Saeed, K Khawaja, S Saleem, FW Khwaja and Anwar N. 2006. Molecular Epidemiology of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in Punjab. Poster Presentation, Medical Research Society of Pakistan (MRSP) meeting, Abbotabad, Pakistan.
FW Khwaja. 2005. Proteomic Profiling Identifies Attractin and Other Tumor and Grade-Specific Biomakers in the Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) of Astrocytoma Patients. Poster/Oral Presentation, Georgia Life Sciences Summit, Atlanta, GA.
FW Khwaja. 2005. Proteomic Profiling Identifies Attractin and Other Tumor and Grade-Specific Biomakers in the Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) of Astrocytoma Patients. Poster Presentation, 3rd International Winship Cancer Institute Research Symposium, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga.
F.W. Khwaja, Schlientz, L.H., & Dubose-Arnold, T. 2004. New cases for PBL in the high school chemistry classroom. Poster presentation, PBL 2004 International Conference, June 2004, Cancun, Mexico. Available from the Emory University PRISM website: http://www.prism.emory.edu/products/pres
FW Khwaja. 2003. Identification and Characterization of p53-induced secreted proteins. Poster presentation. Graduate Student Symposium, Emory University, Atlanta, GA.
Lai, K, SD Langley, FW Khwaja, EW Schmitt and LJ Elsas. 2002. Galactose-1-phosphare Uridyltransferase deficiency causes decreased UDP-hexose concentrations in human galactosemic cells. Poster presentation, American Society of Human Genetics 52nd Annual Meeting, October 15 - 19, 2002. Baltimore, M.D.
PUBLIC HEALTH PROJECTS:Cancer Awareness Campaign, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital 2005-presentUnder this campaign we are translating the CancerQuest website into Urdu for the general public of Pakistan. The informational videsos and animations contained within the site were translated in the waiting areas throughout the hospital. In addition, we developed "Cancer by Type" brochures in both English and Urdu to be used in the hospital and various other settings in order to raise public awareness. These brochures were also published in the form of small informational articles in the hospital's quaterly magazine "Hope". As a part of the campaign I gave planned and invited presentations regarding cancer awareness all over Lahore and surrounding areas (Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Sargodha) where we provide information to the general public about the biology, cause, risk factors, detection and treatment of cancer along with tips for reducing risk.
ONLINE TEACHING RESOURCE PROJECT:Due to my interest in curriculum development and problem based learning pedagogy, I started a website (http://www.labmonsters.com/) in Dec 2012 containing a collection of labs, case studies and articles to assist educators and students in using investigative and cross-disciplinary learning techniques in science classrooms. Central to my goals, is the development and implementation of innovative science lessons using cross-disciplinary and investigative case based learning methods. These techniques challenge students to learn by asking them to apply curriculum materials to real-world problems. At the most basic level, these types of learning methods develop problem-solving skills and content knowledge while encouraging students to think in a multidimensional and creative manner. Students become active participants in the learning process, rather than passive sponges of information.
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The Beheading
The Beheading was an event in 546.M32 where Drakan Vangorich, the Grand Master of the Officio Assassinorum rebelled against the High Lords of Terra.
In the mid-32nd millennium a great calamity befell the Imperium: the WAAAGH! Beast. The most vicious rampage made EVER by orkind drove the Imperium to its knees as dozens of Space Marine chapters were annihilated, the Imperial Fists were reduced to a single Astartes, and thousands of worlds were put to the torch. Terra itself was in a state of constant threat during a good chunk of the war.
The reaction from the High Lords of Terra varied from total incompetence to outright hindering the war effort (special note goes to the Ecclesiarch who wanted to WORSHIP the Orks and abandon the cult of the Emperor, and the Fabricator-General who just wanted to loot the Orks' tellyporta technology so the AdMech could teleport Mars out of the way, leaving Terra to its fate (extra stupid points to him since the only reason Mars was in danger was his demand that the Imperial Fists not destroy the Attack Moon so he could get the teleporter technology from it)) and thus costing more worlds and billions if not trillions of lives. Except for one (later two): Drakan Vangorich, the Grand Master of Assassins himself; and in spite (or perhaps because) of such a grim task, he was a bona fide patriot. He and Chapter Master Koorland made great efforts and manoeuvrers to get the filthy and complacent asses of the High Lords to work on the threat at hand. It suffices to say the two of them may be amongst the greatest heroes of the Imperium, for without them mankind would have been annihilated or reduced to savagery a la the Age of Strife.
Once the war was over, Drakan realized that, should there be another threat of a similar caliber, mankind would be wiped out due to the incompetence of the High Lords. This was especially evident when, as The Beast sent his diplomats asking for their surrender (yes, Ork diplomats had become a thing, thanks to the Beast), the High Lords were more concerned about their own political power than saving mankind. The final straw came when Vangorich found out that the Fabricator-General had teleported Ullanor away (instead of Exterminatus-ing it; the planet eventually became Armageddon). For the sake of the Imperium, the High Lords needed to die, and die they did. With the resources of the Assassin's temples at his call, it wasn't too hard for Vangorich to kill / replace every other member of the High Lords within 5 days. Vangorich himself was left top dog of the High Lords and had the rest of the council replaced with impostors or puppets making him sole ruler of the Imperium, which he led for about one-hundred years.
Vangorich's intentions were good, but he grew increasingly paranoid about the Imperium ever backsliding back into the state it had been before the Beast invaded. So while on the good side he did rebuild the Imperium's armed forces and restored planets that had been ravaged by the orks, his reign was marked with massacres, vicious reprisal, harsh punishment and increasingly totalitarian control. The Imperium remained strong and united under his rule (recovering well enough to sustain the Fourth Founding), but Terra finally grew sick of living in constant fear of their single ruler as he grew more and more erratic. The Astartes and Inquisition, agreeing on a unified goal for a change, decided that it was time to relieve Drakan Vangorich from office. Every other department in the Imperium stepped aside to let them do it.
A strike force of 400 marines led by the Imperial Fists under Chapter Master Maximus Thane and supported by elements of newly created chapters (The Halo Brethren and Sable Swords specifically) landed on the Imperial palace to hunt down Drakan and seize control of the Senatorum Imperialis. The Officio responded in kind, deploying its most lethal operatives: the landing zones became killzones filled with snipers and the disembarking Astartes were assailed by hundreds of assassins from various temples. Callidus and Culexus harassed their advance, while Vindicares took shots at them from every angle. Venenum and Vanus operatives probably worked from behind the scenes to hinder their advance, but strangely no Eversor assassins were present. Despite losing half their numbers in the process, the Astartes managed to carve their way through the assassins and clear out the Senatorum for the most part. Thane then confronted Inquisitorial Representative Wienend, who revealed Vangorich had fled to the Eversor temple at the North pole. Both had a row of words lamenting the situation before Thane departed to hunt Vangorich down. Wienand stayed behind to die by a bomb trap Vangorich had placed in the Senatorum (she was aware of it, but felt it appropriate to go out with a bang given the circumstances).
The remains of the strike force assaulted the temple and confronted Vangorich, who had some final words with Thane, with both accusing the other of having some responsibility for the current situation (to be fair, running the Imperium would eventually drive anyone crazy, and Thane really should have stayed behind to help get things in order instead of crusading). Regardless, Vangorich sprung his trap by flooding the room with smoke and unleashing one hundred Eversors on the Astartes. The two forces cut each other down till only three remained: Chapter Master Thane of the Imperial Fists, Vangorich, and a single Eversor (Beast Krule, a former favored assassin of Vangorich who had been forcibly converted into an Eversor after betraying Vangorich earlier). Vangorich ordered Krule to cut down Thane, but the Assassin broke his programming long enough to refuse, giving Thane time to get a bead on Vangorich. Oddly, Vangorich's last words were asking if Thane would like to know how Konrad Curze died (possibly drawing a parallel between their intended roles in the Imperium) but Thane was having none of it, killing him before he could answer.
Over the next millenia, many reformations were implemented to prevent one person gaining complete control of the Imperium and causing such trouble (abolishing the position of Lord commander of the Imperium, for instance), helped along by a certain asshole being another great example of what the Imperium does NOT need in a leader. Also, the Ordo Sicarius was set up to keep some assassins pointed at the assassins.
In the immediate aftermath of Vangorich's death the Imperium fell into a state of anarchy, as everyone and their sisters vied for a place in the new version of the Senatorium Imperialis, leading (ironically as Vangorich had predicted) to yet another period of anarchy due to human incompetence. For a century long there was no central leadership and no official successors for the High Lords as people vied and struggled for political power. Luckily Agnathio, the then-Chapter Master of the Ultramarines got fed up with this shit real quick, gathered up no less than fifty of his fellow Chapter Masters and their Space Marines; and they all set course for Terra where they proceeded with cock-slapping everyone in the Senatorum until once again twelve High Lords were chosen, finally restoring stability to the Imperium.
Clash of the Canon[edit]
One of the Chapters who fought against the Assassins was the Sable Swords. The Chapter that is currently known as the Sable Swords was formed to replace the remnants of the Astral Knights, nearly wiped out during their siege of The World Engine… which was in 926.M41. 9380 years later. It is possible that they have been refounded after their destruction (like with the Minotaurs), but this is not being hinted in what is known about them like with the Minotaurs. Or it could have been another fuckup, who knows.
The Offical Canon does however list the Sable Swords as Losing over 800 Marines in the fighting. So they were most likely Massacred and re-built.
In addition, there's a footnote in the fluff that says the administratum didn't realise that there were two chapters named the Sable Swords until both were destroyed in fighting in the 13th Black Crusade. This probably explains it.