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The key ingredients to a perfect family vacation are sun, surf, and maybe a rollercoaster thrown in for good measure. Panama City Beach has all three -- and plenty more. Surfers and beach bums have always loved the city, but a closer look reveals an incredible destination for eco-tourists, outdoor lovers, and families, too. Now is the perfect time to start planning a summer getaway to remember with the whole family and PCB is the perfect location to put on your radar. With so many options for activities, there will certainly be something for everyone, whether you're traveling with grandma, your kids, nieces and nephews, the family dog, or all of the above. And, to make planning as easy as possible, we put together the ultimate itinerary for your trip.
Wake up in St. Andrews State Park
If you're looking to camp right next to the sand dunes, St. Andrews State Park is the perfect place to pitch your tent. Surrounded on all sides by clear water and pristine beaches, there's an incredible view at every turn. Even if you're not looking to camp out, the park offers low-key recreation, like fishing and swimming, as well as options for launching kayaks and renting out pontoon boats to explore the bay. If you are planning on staying overnight, keep in mind that campsites can't be reserved in advance, so be sure to get there early enough to claim one.
Catch an early morning on Shell Island
Shell Island is an undeveloped seven-mile stretch of land on the peninsula facing St. Andrews. Undeveloped means no concession stands, no restrooms, and no picnic tables… but it also means Shell Island is one of the best places to get some tranquility during your adventure-packed trip. Enjoy walking the sand dunes with your kids (or nieces and nephews) and keep an eye out for the wildlife that flourishes here, like sea turtles and ghost crabs. Shuttles can take you across the water right over to St. Andrews, so it's easy to see both the bustling campground and peaceful wildlife sanctuary in one day.
Take your dog to the Dog Beach
When we say "fun for the whole family," we mean it. Take your ocean-loving pup to the Dog Beach, located at Pier Park, essentially PCB's main drag. There are usually some other canines around, so expect your best friend to make some new friends, too. You'll also find plenty of space for them to get their exercise, but dogs need to stay on-leash and be cleaned up after (stations provide convenient clean-up bags). Last, there is a three-dog maximum policy as well, so we can't recommend bringing the whole sled team. Several restaurants surrounding the beach allow pets on their patios, so you can spend breakfast with Fido, too.
Get brunch at Thomas Donut
Spending a whole day traipsing around gorgeous parks and playing beach volleyball burns a lot of energy, so be sure to start your morning off right with a good meal. Treat yourself to a stop-in at Thomas Donut and Snack Shop, a well-loved casual joint for both tourists and locals. Regulars rave about their speciality doughnuts, including their buttermilk cake varieties, but they pack southern classics like biscuits and gravy and grits, too. With plenty of seating for a big family and an extensive menu, it's perfect for a family visit. It's the kind of place with freshly-made sweets and plenty of easy lunch options too, so you'll be in for a good meal no matter what time of day you go.
Go diving in a shipwreck
If your family is made up of adults or older kids, PCB's waters are turquoise and perfect for diving -- but that's not the only reason to go out for an underwater excursion. The area is known as the "Wreck Diving Capital of the South," and, as part of their artificial reefs program, five decommissioned ships have been sunk off the shores of PCB, giving divers the opportunity to explore true sunken shipwrecks. These include a pair of tugboats, a WWII warship, and an oilfield supply ship named The Black Bart. There's no buried treasure, sadly, but being able to see the marine life that have made homes of the wrecks is pretty close second to gold doubloons. Keep in mind that most dive charters require divers to be at least 10 years old, but snorkeling is an option for younger divers, too.
Visit the main stretch of beach, of course
It's called Panama City Beach for a reason, and you're definitely going to want to block off enough time to explore the long stretches of beach outside of the state parks. There are 27 miles of white-sand beaches, each stretch of which has a slightly different vibe and view. Plus, with 320 days of sunshine every year, you're basically guaranteed a sunny day at the beach. For those traveling with kids who want extra peace of mind, stick to the sections near the city pier, as they'll have a dedicated lifeguard staff patrolling during the day. Plus, they've got 11 volleyball courts if you want to challenge your family to see who has dishes that night.
Get up close and personal with alligators on an airboat
Is it really a trip to Florida if you don't see some gators? Start with Airboat Adventures, where you'll get the opportunity to meet alligators at their sanctuary and see all different ages of lizard, from just-hatched babies to fully grown behemoths. After the lesson, you'll be taken out on an airboat ride to explore the marshes, hopefully spotting some wild gators in the process. Sure, you might learn a thing or two, but even if you're not interested in gator facts, flying through the marshes is sure to please any crowd.
Feed giraffes at Zoo World Conservatory
Gators certainly aren't the only opportunity for wildlife interactions at PCB. If you're looking for a more interactive animal experience, try Zoo World Conservatory. They give you the chance to feed animals that are a little more cuddly, like giraffes and exotic birds. (You can feed gators here, too, if you want to watch their infamous death roll.) Plus, for $35, you can pet a sloth or a lemur, too. That means you're sure to find an animal that suits everyone's energy. Beyond that, Panama City Beach is also home to the largest natural population of bottlenose dolphins in the world, so you could take the whole family on a tour to see a few before the sunsets, too.
Ride the Skywheel PCB at night
If you thought the beachfront views were good, try being 200 feet above the city. Skywheel is PCB's massive Ferris wheel, from which you'll be able to see for miles due to the flat topography. It's a great experience to do at night or sunset, but there really is no wrong time of day to see the beaches from above. If you're looking for a more adrenaline-packed trip, you could always head over to Race City, which features a rollercoaster and go-kart tracks. Plus they have the "Skycoaster," which brings you 137 feet in the air before dropping you.
Swing by Schooners for dinner
Schooners, which calls itself the "last local beach club," really does feel like a neighborhood surf bar. Their patio deck is literally right on the beach, so they're perfect if you need a quick place to hide from the sun and grab a drink during the day, or to watch the sunset at night. While definitely kid-friendly with a separate menu for under-12s, they also have a full selection of drinks, brunch options, and even late-night bar food. Live bands usually set the vibe at night, so it's easy to get on Island Time.
Go on a sunset Pirate Cruise
Maybe snorkeling shipwrecks spoke to something deep inside you, and now you have an unquenchable thirst for all things pirate. Well, you're in luck, because you can hop aboard the Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise and sail the gulf with Captain "Fearless" Phil. Sunset cruises start at 5pm and hit all the major landmarks -- if you're lucky, you'll spot a school of bottlenose dolphins swimming alongside. It's just like a real pirate ship, minus the risk of a hostile takeover, and you and the kids will be talking like pirates for the rest of the trip.
Visit Pink Pelican for a late-night snack
Nothing cures a sunburn like ice cream. (Ok, maybe get some aloe, too, but a sweet treat can't hurt.) Pink Pelican is the go-to choice for scoops in PCB, especially since they go crazy with the flavors. In this old-school setting, grab a waffle cone with Chocolate Hurricane or Circus (cotton candy with gummy bears!)-flavored ice cream and enjoy. If you want to get adventurous, try the Dylan's Cookie Monster Delight, a sundae of cookie monster ice cream, with crumbled cookie pieces and hot fudge. They're open till 11, so you've got plenty of time after dinner to grab a cone.


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Lindsey Kozelsky and Chantal Knack won multiple events for the Gopher women as Bowen Becker and Max McHugh continued their strong starts to the season for the men.
Iowa Women Take Down Illinois in Big 10 Match Up
Iowa wins 174.5 to 125.5 over Illinois in Big 10 match up.
Iowa Sweeps Big Ten Women's Weekly Awards
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The Seattle Sports HydroStar MultiStrobe Light has a multifunction LED design that includes a flashlight with three brightness settings, a strobe, and a red marker light. A wide suction cup base with bungees allows the MultiStrobe to secure easily to any deck configuration, while the magnetic socket keeps the light firmly seated in the suction cup base. Use the MultiStrobe in your tent, on your PFD, on your deck, on the trail, or even use the magnetic base to turn the MultiStrobe into a great distress light on the roof of your car. The HydroStar Multistrobe is waterproof to -50ft and batteries are included.
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I love it. The first light that I received in the mail seemed to be re- packaged and everything on the light worked except the 360 feature. The return process was so easy and I got another one brand new. I am one happy kayak fisherman.
Great light, but impossible to mount on my Ocean Kayak Scupper Pro! Suction cup mount will not suction to the abs and magnet is not strong enough to stick it to the hatch cover. A much stronger magnet on the bottom with a matching unit for underside of hatch would be a great improvement for anyone paddling a boat other than kevlar/fiberglass, etc.
Great light and extremely bright luckily it has multiple settings. I usually use it on the dimmest setting otherwise it too bright. Highly recommend this product!
pretty, pretty, pretty good...it is what is advertised.
I used this light, attached to the back of my PFD, on a 4 hour night paddle. The light is extremely bright and after the paddle, the batteries seemed like new.
A good product for the money. Compact, yet action packed. Three intensities of white light plus strobe and red night light! On mine, the magnet came unglued from the base so, I had to re-glue. otherwise, a quality light for my kayak at a reasonable price.
by all appearances this product is fine. like the strobe light for use on kayak and other uses.
A pretty decent light for the price. It was used during my Son's 20 hour paddle around Lake Tahoe of which almost half was at night. The suction cup worked well on the polyethelyne deck along with the bungee clip to secure it.
Bought two one is perfect. The other has small problem with switch. The white and red lights come on at same time if the switch is in just the wrong position. Otherwise works well. Good visibility at night even at low power setting.
this light is great. very bright and lots of different settings. and ACK is greater. had some issues with back ordered items and they handled it within 30 minutes. one of the best companies i have ever dealt with.
Works Great. But is hard to attach to a non smooth surface on my yak using the suction cup.
This light is great, works as should- very happy with it. One small issue, the light is held in the base by magnets (great idea) the problem is the magnet on the light is "glued" on. It broke loose before use. Also- ACK customer service is awesome!
Have not used yet but it is super bright.
I love this Seattle Sports HydroStar MultiStrobe Light. Does everything I want to do, and even comes with batteries! I'm glad it has a lanyard clip, I haven't had a suction cup fail but would hate to lose it over that!
Got one as a backup for all the other lights on my fishing kayak. was happy with it. kept it unused an dry for a year. just checked it at the end of the season and found the included batteries did something weird. Yhey did not leak, but the coating on them went funny and dripped down into he electronics. put in new batteries and only one led comes on and stays on. underside of circuit board is all corroded. so much for included batteries, put in a set of Duracell.
The HydroStar MultiStrobe Light works wonderfully for the night yak adventures. Once the suction cup is secured properly to the kayak deck, it does not come undone during use. The LEDs are bright. The magnetic base is handy feature. The casing has been fully immersed in water and it still works as new. Great Product!
The Seattle Sports HydroStar MultiStrobe Light is just what I needed for those dark nights fishing on the lake. Seattle Sports made it flexible with mounting options though I use the extension pole inserted into my flush mount rod holder in behind the cockpit of my angler Pungo 120. On strobe it lasts several nights on batteries.
Excellent product, I intend to purchase several more to outfit my other boats. Also, the versatility is awesome, so I keep one with me on patrols. I am a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and a qualified Vessel Examiner. While the light may not have been physically evaluated by the Coast Guard for endorsement, it does meet the requirements for evening use on non-powered craft. It also complies with the Federal Laws as in the Nav Rules. I have one just for my truck, always handy and more versatile than just a flashlight. Worth every penny.
Great light, very versatile. I like the magnetic base in the suction cup, and the multi-light options. Wish it was Coast Guard approved however.
Delighted with the versatility of this light. Suction cup is great and can be used with extension pole which I also bought. Also delighted with the service I got. Items arrived well packed and in very short time here in Scotland. Thanks
Good multifunction light. I especially like the versatility of the clip and suction mount and the fact that the batteries were included - you don't see that any more.


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Two-thousand and nineteen marks the fiftieth anniversary of the iconic, idealistic, and playful television show, Sesame Street. In recognition of that milestone, the American Journal of Play and Sesame Workshop's Senior Vice President of curriculum and content, Rosemarie T. Truglio co-edited this special issue on Sesame Street and learning through play. The issue includes a wide-ranging interview with Truglio herself and articles about play-based pilot programs in India, Mexico, and South Africa; how Sesame Workshop television shows help children develop mature make-believe play; the impact of digital games on the lives of children through the lens of Sesame Street; and how Sesame Street promotes gender equity and strives to reduce gender stereotyping in children's play.


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CHICOPEE - A man accused of driving about 100 miles an hour on Granby Road and running a red light has been arrested after allegedly causing a three-car crash Saturday.
Jonathan Cotto, 24, of 355 High St., New Britain, Connecticut, was arrested immediately after the 5;15 p.m. crash and charged with operating with a suspended license, driving an unregistered, uninsured motor vehicle, negligent operation and failure to use a seatbelt, Michael Wilk, Chicopee Police public information officer, said.
Chicopee Police Officer John Slachetka was parked at the Knights of Columbus on Granby Road when he spotted a vehicle passing at a speed of about 100 miles an hour, at least 60 miles an hour over the speed limit, just before the accident, Wilk said.
"He activated his blue lights and siren in an attempt to have the party slow down, and warn other motorists. As he pulled out, he lost sight of the suspect vehicle," Wilk said.
Slachetka dispatched other officers to warn them of the speeding car. Almost immediately after police received a report of a three-vehicle crash less than a mile away at the intersection of Grattan Street and Granby Road, Wilk said.
Cotto is being accused of speeding through a red light and striking a mail truck causing it to flip onto its side. The impact also caused a car behind the mail truck to be struck, he said.
The Postal Service employee was injured and trapped in the mail truck. Chicopee Fire Department responded to extricate the worker, Wilk said.
Four other people, including Cotto, were also injured and brought to area hospitals. The mail truck operator and a passenger in the third vehicle are listed in stable condition in area hospitals. The remaining victims have been released, Wilk said.
Cotto was treated for minor injuries and then released to Chicopee Police and booked on the charges. He is being held without bail until his arraignment in Chicopee District Court on Monday.
Police later learned Massachusetts State Police troopers also attempted to stop the same car earlier, but ceased their pursuit on the highway for safety reasons. They also learned Cotto had recently been paroled in Connecticut, Wilk said.


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IT specialists find some of the same privacy violations on the website of Russia's media censor that got Alexey Navalny's voting project blocked
Earlier this week, a court in Moscow sided with Russia's media censor and blocked a website operated by opposition politician Alexey Navalny, ruling that 2019.vote violated Russia's privacy regulations and abused Google Analytics and Yandex Metrics. Officials say Navalny's team should have notified users when collecting any personal information, obtained their consent, and provided them with a "published document that states a privacy policy." Moscow Tagansky District Court judge Olga Sinelnikova ruled that user data legally needs to be stored on servers in Russia, and determined that "Smart Vote" prompts users to share their bank account information to purchase merchandise without disclosing how it handles the information.
A day later, cybersecurity expert Alexander Litreev asked the federal censor (Roskomnadzor) to block the websites of the State Duma, the political party United Russia, and the news outlet Vesti.ru (a joint project by the state television networks Rossiya 1 and Rossiya 24), arguing that the three websites violate some of the same privacy rules that did in Navalny's "Smart Vote" project.
In court on December 19, Navalny's representatives acknowledged that Smart Vote might have initially violated Russia's privacy requirements, but argued that the website now features a transparent data-collection agreement and statement of terms. Responding to the court's decision to block "Smart Voter," Alexey Navalny has pointed out that the rationale used to justify the ruling would support blocking any website that uses Google Analytics or Yandex Metrics
In late November, Russian anti-corruption activist and opposition politician Alexey Navalny unveiled his latest project to undermine the Kremlin's control over the Russian government. The new initiative, "Smart Vote," will offer voting instructions in regional elections to maximize the odds of defeating the country's ruling political party, United Russia. Smart Vote is based on the fact that United Russia candidates often win elections with just 30-35 percent of the votes in a particular race, while the majority of votes are scattered among other candidates.
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This summer I was a participant composer at the Etchings Festival which takes place in the beautiful village of Auvillar in southwest France. It was a week long event where composers brought a new piece and worked with the resident ensemble, ECCE, and violist Garth Knox. Composer Mark Andre was teaching throughout the festival and we had further sessions with Beat Furrer and John Aylward. There was also time to have a break, go for a wander through the village and discover some of its rich history.
To cap off the week, our new works were performed in concert in a stunning old church by the Garonne river. It was a wonderful experience with many new friends made!
Below is recording and score sample of my piece Ripples which was premiered at the festival.
Performed by the ECCE Ensemble
Diamanda Dramm – violin
Szymon Kaça – bass clarinet
Virginie Tarrête – harp
László Hudacsek – percussion
Jean-Philippe Wurtz – Conductor
The ensemble rehearsing with Garth Knox
A view over Auvillar
2014 Etchings Festival final concert
Auvillar streets
2014 Etchings Festival composers and musicians. Photo: Serafim Smigelskiy


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How to read a barcode in 5 steps
As explained in the article "What are the barcode" (link), the bar code are those symbols composed of parallels black lines that are found on product packaging, bottles, parcels, that if "scanned" with "barcode reader" provide a numeric or alphanumeric code.
If you are not aware of how to read a barcode, you should know that there are many free solutions that allow you to do so, as smartphone app or "pc barcode scanner".
On this page we will look at how to recognize the two most widely used barcode: the 12-digit UPC (Universal Product Code) and the 13-digits code EAN (European Article Number).
Read Barcode UPC Code
UPC Bar codes are typically registered and used in the United States and Canada and, therefore, do not indicate a country identifier.
The UPC bar code consists of 10 middle numbers, and two numbers at the extremes of the code, the last one is the check digit:
1. Lines and spaces of Barcode
Barcodes are not formed only by black lines, but also the white spaces are important.
2. Different thicknesses
The first thing we notice that the lines can have 4 differnet thicknesses.
3. Beginning and end of the barcode
Codes begin with the code 101 (fine line black – fine line white – fine line black)
Exactly at the half of the code there is the line 01010
4. Code of each number
Each number is represented by 7 lines according to a pre-established pattern:
- 0 = 3211
- 1 = 2221
- 2 = 2122
- 3 = 1411
- 4 = 1132
- 5 = 1231
- 6 = 1114
- 7 = 1312
- 8 = 1213
- 9 = 3112
(The sum of the numbers is always 7 for each single code eg: 6 represented as 1114 (1 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 7)
Note also that in the second half of the barcode, the color of the lines is the opposite of the of the first part code line colors. This allows the reader will understand the correct direction of reading.
5. Example of how read barcode
So, the barcode on the under image whose two firsts digits are 0 and 1 would start with "10132112221". Broken down this is "101-3211-2221" where 101 marks the beginning of the barcode, 3211 marks the digit 0 and 2221 marks the digit 1.


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The early days of summer bring about some of our favorite annual traditions. That first really warm day ushers in the first pool party. Summertime and the annual road trip vacation go together. Picnics pop up like sunflowers at dawn. But, nothing says summer in the United States like fireworks on the 4th of July. And, why not? The kids delight in the sights and sounds. Grown men get to set fire to things and watch them pop! Piccolo Pete sings his classic song. It's all good. Then, at around 8 o'clock in the south (closer to 10 in the north) the sky darkens and the local civic organization-sponsored fireworks show gets underway. While Gildshire is sure the show in your town is fine, we wanted to find the best of the best when it comes to lighting up the night sky. These shows are worth a car ride to experience at least once.
Chicago Navy Pier Fireworks Show: The colorful display is perfectly synced to music over Lake Michigan. This year's show is preceded by the annual Grant Park Music Festival, featuring an evening of patriotic favorites, along with Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, featuring 16-year-old pianist, Emily Bear.
Washington D.C. National Mall Fireworks Show: There is simply no better place to experience the timelessness of the 4th of July than our nation's capital. The Mall is the prime viewing spot from which to enjoy the day's activities. The pyrotechnics launch from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and are preceded by a free concert. A musical highlight is a performance of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture by the National Symphony Orchestra. That's the piece that tells everyone the fireworks are about to begin.
New Orleans 4th of July Celebration: Kick off the holiday in the French Quarter, where literally dozens of jazz bands will be riffing on patriotic music. Then, grab another beignet and make your way to the riverfront. That's where you'll get the best view of the fireworks in the annual dueling barges fireworks display. It's a spectacle that provides a fitting accompaniment to the oversized nature of the 4th, from the self-styled most oversized city in America.
Orlando's Fireworks at the Fountain: Sure, there are all kinds of paid events inside Disney World, but locals celebrate U.S. independence with a 100% free fireworks display and laser show at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando. No waiting until evening at this venue. Beginning at 4 p.m., this event will feature live music, a beer garden, and a kids' play area. Plenty of food and beverages are available for purchase or bring your own picnic to the grassy areas. It all culminates with a spectacular evening fireworks display.
Boston's 4th of July Where it all Began: No sleeping in if you want to celebrate the 4th where the action took place that started this grand experiment called America. At 9 am, there is a flag raising ceremony on City Hall Plaza followed by a parade to the Granary Burial Ground, where wreaths are laid on the graves of patriots. The parade then continues to the Old State House. Then, at 10 am, you'll hear the Declaration of Independence read from the balcony of the Old State House – just as it was read to the citizens of Boston in 1776. There's time for lunch (and a nap) before the big evening events. At 8:30 pm Conductor Keith Lockhart raises his baton and directs the Boston Pops at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade. This televised program (don't you dare stay in your hotel) is followed by a spectacular 23-minute fireworks display over the Charles River. The best place for viewing the fireworks is along Memorial Drive on the Cambridge side of the Charles River.
San Diego's Big Bay Boom Fireworks Celebration: It is safe to say that no city in the United States loves their fireworks more than San Diego, California. At this year's Big Bay Boom the show will be visible from a number of places around the city. The people who know what they're doing head for Shelter Island, Harbor Island, the Embarcadero area or (our favorite) Seaport Village's Coronado Landing. But, you don't have to wait until evening to celebrate. Wander down to Old Town where they are recreating an old-fashioned Independence Day as it was celebrated on the frontier. Visitors are invited to compete in cherry pit spitting or the egg toss. Handmade ribbons to the winners. (If someone from Gildshire is spittin' cherry pits, I hope they post pictures.)
Wherever you go to celebrate Independence Day, do it safely. Firemen and EMT's hate this day. Be glad they are around but try not to make them come to your rescue.


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Creating A Clean Office Environment
Even if it is your home office, you just never know. A client might come tapping unexpectedly at your front door. Let's hope it is not 2 am in the morning. There would be hell to pay for that, surely. And did they not know that you could just as well text someone even if it was an emergency. Nevertheless, if a client comes a-calling at the reasonable office hours as is his right, and you do want to retain him as a (hopefully) valuable client, you had best be on your best behavior, in more ways than one.
For one thing, not only must your home office enclave be clean and tidy and showing off a resemblance of organization and success, your entire home must be spic and span. After all, the client must come through your front door, into the hallway, perhaps briefly into the living room for the customary greetings and perhaps accepting an offer for a refresher, and then make his way through the passageway before you usher him into your office at the back of your house.
Your valued client will also be exposed to your private life, not just your working hours. Because you are just so busy, you've hardly got time to clean the house. No worries about that one because you can dial up the office cleaning nyc team, schedule a suitable time and they can get the ball rolling by doing a spot of tidying up. You'll be in your office most of the time so no one needs to get into each other's way.
But the office needs to be cleaned as well. No problem. If the team can be trusted, you could nip downstairs so long for a well-deserved break with a latte.


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Hey fellow bloggers, happy Sunday evening!
My plan is to have tonight and each Sunday evening highlight some of my mother's favorite photos that she has captured over the last year. She is really awesome with her photography, and I am sure you will enjoy her photos as well…
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Long Island Transportation Advocates Call for a More Accessible Long Island
By Eric Schmid
Donned with a GoPro on his helmet, Connor Artz rides his bike to school every day. The 11-year-old Long Beach resident faces a little over 1 mile of road, but that short distance does not mean he's safe. Some days he has to dodge traffic just to get to his school without a scratch.
In 2015, Long Island saw more than 700 bicycle crashes according to data from the Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research. Of those 700, 11 crashes were fatal making Nassau and Suffolk counties account for 30 percent of the bike fatalities in New York State that year.
"That's a really bad number to have in this space; totally unacceptable" Allison Blanchette, Long Island chapter coordinator of the New York Bicycling Coalition, said.
The New York Bicycling Coalition (NYBC) is one organization working to make Long Island safer and more accessible for car alternatives, like bicycles or public transportation.
Right now they are working toward a three-foot passing law, which would require motorists to leave three feet between them and a cyclist when passing from behind, Daniel Flanzig, NYBC board and executive committee member said.
"There are 26 states that have [a three-foot passing law]; New York does not," Flanzig adding The passing law is one step that would make cycling safer on Long Island by ending the conversation and controversy over who belongs on the road. With a three-foot law drivers would have to respect cyclists, something that does not always happen now.
"One time, I'm riding with my friend Ava and a car goes right in between us almost hitting her," Artz said.
Most days when he is riding are not as dangerous, something he attributes to the GoPro he wears on his helmet. Unless he forgets the camera, Artz films his commute to school every day.
"There is a major difference between the behavior [of drivers] when I'm wearing my GoPro and when I'm not," Artz said. "People are different when they're on video and when I'm not videotaping they'll be a little rude."
People like Connor, who use their bikes for transportation everyday not the more common weekend club riders, are the ones who Flanzig sees benefiting the most from a three-foot law.
"I try to get legislators to picture a 10-year-old or a 12-year-old riding their bike to school when they think about a three-foot law," he said. "It's not just for protecting club riders, it's about protecting Connor."
Yet, much more than one law is needed to make the island more accessible and safer to car alternatives.
"This really is about culture change," Blanchette said. "We need people to change how they view streets. Streets are not there to move the most amount of cars in the most efficient manner. Streets are moving people and people are in various modes."
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Part of this change includes sharing roadways.
"Cyclists have a right to the road." Mark Hoffacker, member of the New York Coalition for Transportation Safety said. "Too many car owners think they own the road; if a bike gets in the way they get annoyed. That's ridiculous."
Flanzig, Blanchette and other alternative transportation advocates turned to education to change the commuter and car-centric culture of Long Island to make cycling safer.
"We need more education," Blanchette said. "That goes from not just educating bikers but also drivers, pedestrians and even law enforcement on how to handle situations."
For Flanzig, this education starts with the youngest drivers on New York roads.
"On the New York State driver's license test, there is one question that has to deal with cyclists and pedestrians," Flanzig said. "We want to increase education on the initial level with the young driver learning more about cyclists."
Another organization focused on cycling and pedestrian safety is the New York Coalition for Transportation Safety. Hoffacker works for that organization to educate cyclists and pedestrians about how to safely navigate the island by teaching them about traffic safety and establishing safety programs.
"We have a program about biking and walking to schools and planning your route safely," he said. "It's all safety related stuff."
Safe Routes to School is that program. The state program assists local communities by helping them develop and implement projects that encourage and make walking and bicycling to school safe and appealing.
Connor Artz is one student who benefits from that program. Although his route can be treacherous, Safe Routes to School is what first introduce him to cycling, Katie Artz, his mother, said.
Ever since he started riding Katie Artz immersed herself in the program and advocates for other Long Beach children to ride to school.
"It isn't as dangerous as some people think it is; it could always be safer" she said. "We need to change how kids are getting to school and how they're getting there safely."
Katie Artz often talks with parents who deem cycling too dangerous for their children. Artz tries to combat their feelings by showing them video of how drivers react to cyclists, mainly her son who rides his bike to school with a GoPro.
But education can only go so far. One major obstacle to change is Long Island's deep rooted car culture and tradition.
"Long Island epitomizes the car life-style—we are the home of the strip mall, the parkway and the suburb," Sylvia Silberger, founder of Car-Less Long Island, an organization that works to make alternative transportation easier and safer to use on the island. "Long Island drivers don't care about, at best, and resent, at worst, pedestrians and cyclists. Most of us don't consider the bus system a viable alternative to ourselves."
The car-centric culture has led to infrastructure that, advocates say, limits people from cutting car usage.
"The biggest problem is the already in place infrastructure; car-centric roads, bridges and pedestrian areas," Aaron Watkins-Lopez, organizer of the Long Island Bus Riders Union, said. "Robert Moses created the highway in such a way that public transportation, specifically buses, can't utilize it."
The Long Island Bus Riders Union fights to improve public transit, specifically the bus systems in Suffolk and Nassau county. Improving the bus system on Long Island also benefit cyclists because alternative forms of transportation are all connected.
For Watkins-Lopez riding the bus or using a bike is a no brainer.
"I think a lot of people don't realize if we have fewer cars on the road you're going to need to fix the road less," he said.
One of the ways the car-focused culture is being changed is through complete streets programs. These kinds of programs require municipalities to consider all users of roads when planning public work projects.
"Roads where there are population centers, downtown areas in particular, have to incorporate more than the needs of the automobile" Eric Alexander, director of Vision Long Island, an organization that focuses on smart growth for Long Island, said. "Most of the road are designed really for fast moving travel. That has decimated our existing downtowns."
One of Vision Long Island projects is Long Island Complete Streets, which helps revitalize downtown areas in both counties.
"It's very important when you connect to downtowns," Jon Siebert, program coordinator of Vision Long Island, said. "People like to walk through downtowns."
Aside from pedestrians and cyclists, local communities see benefits from complete streets and downtown revitalizations. When more people are out walking local businesses see more people, Seibert said. "You get a payoff."
But right now road infrastructure that incorporates pedestrians and cyclists is not abundant on Long Island.
"There are bike lanes in Nassau County, there are some but they're disjointed, they're not connected," Hoffacker said. "They're poorly planned out, sporadic."
That means those who want to cycle as their main form of transportation largely cannot.
"I think biking for commuting is dangerous," Silberger said. "I will often go way out of my way to avoid certain areas because there is no good safe way to go."
For Long Island cycling safety is not urgent.
"Nobody has quite made it a priority on Long Island to do something about pedestrian or bike safety," Hoffacker said.
"Our leaders need to recognize that this is an issue, it's not a leisurely thing," Blanchette said. "These are our lives."


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Did you know that ranching is a big part of daily life in some parts of Guyana? We certainly didn't but it turns out that there are huge plots of land around Guyana where you will find ranches.
After two nights out in the bush, we headed along to Saddle Mountain Ranch to learn all about the culture and the way of life there. The ranch is owned by Tommy and his wife Joan. Tommy is a fascinating person, his father was British and mother Guyanese. To me he sounds like a farmer from the west coast of Ireland. When he speaks, he uses 'boss' at the end of his sentences.
He used to work on boats, exporting Guinness in the Caribbean but has since settled down on the ranch.
The ranch is situated right beside the Brazilian border and from what I gather, Tommy bought the ranch off a much larger company which was selling off pieces of land beside the border to help protect against loss of livestock to thieving Brazilians.
We got to the ranch and had a bit of a siesta before gearing up and heading out for a ride on our horses. I'm not exactly mad into horses, I could never quite grasp trotting and the last time I went horse-riding, a horse bucked my cousin off it and then stamped on her wrist…. So I was a bit apprehensive to say the least!
We got all our gear and headed over to see the horses and I was paired with this beautiful horse called 'Bolt'. Oh feck, they don't call a slow horse Bolt!
We went out for a ride just before sunset and Bolt was a legend, he didn't rush and was extremely responsive to my controls. Horse riding is very different down here than what I was used to in Ireland.
How is horse riding different in Guyana?
Well, for starters the reins are designed to be held with only one hand. The other one should be free or holding onto a lasso. As well as that you don't exactly pull the reins to move. You simply gently turn them in the direction you want to go. The horse feels it around their neck and turns in an instant, it's a lot more responsive than what I was expecting.
Now, we didn't do it but they also used to ride the horses barefoot, hooking their toes into the stirrups to allow for better control. Considering I could just about stay up on the horse, I didn't fancy trying the toe thing!
After the ride we sat down and had some rum with Tommy where he told us his gripes. The iguanas are eating his limes, the parrots eat 90% of the mangos on his tree but worst of all, some of his 500 cattle are disappearing and he doesn't know why.
He thinks it is either a Jaguar hunting them or they are being stolen by opportunists. Tommy has 50 square miles of savannah to look after, so it's hard to keep an eye on all the cattle at once. He also went on to say that his wife, Joan has had to scare away jaguars on multiple occasions with a machete. As the jaguars get older they can't hunt as well as they used to so they head closer to populated areas to hunt for domesticated animals. The savannah is surrounded but small mountains which are covered by thick forest and that is where most of the wildlife resides including sloths, jaguars, wild boars, howler monkeys and hundreds more!
Ian was telling us that in the old days the documentary crews would come out to Guyana and try to get some footage of the jaguar. They used the jaguar's favourite bait to attract it, dog. They would tie a dog to a stick and then lie in wait until the jaguar came.
Lionel was telling me about a person he knew who was hunting a jaguar. The jaguar had become a threat to the people in the town and needed to be killed but the person made one very dangerous mistake, never pursue an injured jaguar. He had shot an arrow through the jaguar, injuring it and then he and his two dogs chased it into the jungle. Jaguars are not known for attack humans but any animal will defend itself when cornered. The jaguar lunged at the man, killing each dog with a swipe of its paws. It then took a chunk of meat out of the leg of the man before running off.
Despite all these stories Tommy was adamant that the jungle is one of the safest places in the world and 'you could sleep on the ground and be alright'. I guess maybe we've been a bit brainwashed with all the overly exaggerated stuff we see on the telly! Sure, look at how the Discovery channel gave sharks such a bad reputation.
On our second day on the ranch we ventured into the corral where some cows needed to be branded and others needed castrating. This was heavy work under the heat of the midday sun and it was tough going. I tried my hand at lassoing a couple of cattle but unfortunately didn't catch any. I did help out holding onto the cows during the branding process but I think a lot of us were kind of uncomfortable during the whole thing. These are necessary things to be done on the ranch and a part of daily life but just something we aren't really used to seeing.
After the branding the cows were released and let off to roam but they were heading in the wrong direction. Usually Tommy would hop on a horse and go direct them but this time we tried something different. Jules sent his drone over in an attempt to herd them in the right direction and it worked! One loud buzzing drone made about 100 cows change direction and head off toward Saddle Mountain. How cool is that?!
After that we headed out for another evening horse ride where I figured out that going faster was easier than going slower so Bolt and I got a bit more used to each other. I'd say one of my favourite feelings during this trip was when Bolt transitioned from trotting to cantering. It becomes easier to hold on to him and match your body with the way he bounces and it feels fantastic. Look at the sheer joy/ terror on my face in this picture:
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We get back to the ranch, which has no electricity except for a couple of solar panels and a generator and everyone was sitting around a TV watching an old western movie. I thought this was perfect, they spend all day riding horses and herding cattle and then in the evenings sit around and watch old western movies. What more could you want?
We sat out for another evening under the stars and all wished we could spend another few weeks out on this ranch.


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Dr. Xiaobo Li is an Associate Professor and Director of the Computational Neuroanatomy and Neuroinformatics lab (CNN lab) in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Dr. Li received her Ph.D. in 2004 from the University of Birmingham, UK, on geometrical modeling in digitized data. She has extensive research experience in developing and translating mathematical techniques to quantitatively evaluate the structural and functional organization in the human brain using structural MRI/fMRI/DTI data, and extensive clinical application experience in brain development and disorders such as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), schizophrenia, etc.
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The goal of the CNN Lab directed by Dr. Li is to fill the gaps in field of Neurobiology and Neuroimaging, especially the lack of systematic construction of models for quantitative neurobiological criteria that can aid clinical diagnoses of cognitive dimensional deficits associated with severe brain disorders. The research of the CNN Lab focuses on development and implementations of analytic and statistic models for providing quantitative biological criteria that help diagnosis of cognitive deficits, by integrating high-dimensional multi-modal MR neuroimaging, clinical and behavioral data and refined imaging analysis and machine learning techniques.
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Xiaobo Li
*, 2018: A Review of Heterogeneity in Attention Deficits/Hyperactivity Disorder. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, Accepted.
Yoko Nomura, Kei Davey, Patricia Pehme, Jackie Finik, Viviette Glover, Wei Zhang, Yonglin Huang, Jessica Buthmann, Katie Dana, Sachiko Yoshida, Kenji Tsuchiya,
Xiaobo Li
, Jacob Ham, 2018: Influence of in-utero exposure to maternal depression and natural disaster related stress on infant temperament at 6 months: The children of Superstorm Sandy. Infant Mental Health Journal, accepted.
Nicholas Van Dam, Doug Mennin, Pengfei Xu,
Xiaobo Li
, Peter Rubebeck, Jin Fan, 2018: F16. The Neurobehavioral Basis of Anticipated Regret and Reward in Risky and Ambiguous Decision-Making in Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Biological Psychiatry, 83 (9): S243. Doi: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2018.02.629.
Ziyan Wu, Catherine Mazzola, Lori Catania, Oyindamola Owoeye, Chang Yaramothu, Tara Alvarez, Yu Gao,
Xiaobo Li
*, 2018: Altered Visual Attention Processing Cortical Activation and Connectivity Patterns in young adults with Traumatic Brain Injury - a functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy Study. CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics, 2018:1-10, Article DOI: 10.1111/cns.12811.
Yu Gao, Krystal Mendel,
Xiaobo Li
, M Wang, 2018. Autonomic conditioning to monetary/social reinforcers and aggression in children. Aggressive Behavior, in press, Article DOI: 10.1002/ab.21738.
Xin Di,
Xiaobo Li
, Bharat Biswal, 2018. Disrupted focal white matter integrity in autism spectrum disorder: a voxel-based meta-analysis of diffusion tensor imaging studies. Progress in Neuropsychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry, 2018 March; 82: 242-248. DOI: 10.1016/J.PNPBP.2017.11.007.
Yu Gao, Wei Zhang, Hedwig Eisenbarth, Annis Lai-Chu Fung, Matthew Lu, Adrian Raine, Tatia Lee,
Xiaobo Li
, 2018: P3 Amplitude and Psychopathic Traits in Youths: Distinct Contributions of the Grandiose-Manipulative and Daring-Impulsivity Traits. Personality and individual differences, 120 (2018) 87-94. DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2017.08.017
Tingting Wu, Alexander Dufford, Laura Egan, Melissa-Ann Mackie, Cong Chen, Changhe Yuan, Chao Chen,
Xiaobo Li
, Xun Liu, Patrick Hof, Jin Fan*, 2017: Hick-Hyman law is mediated by the cognitive control network in the brain. Cerebral Cortex, 2017 1-16. Doi: 10.1093/cercor/bhx127.
Kurt Schulz#,
Xiaobo Li
#, Suzanne Clerkin, Jin Fan, Olga Berwid, Jeffrey Newcorn, Jeffrey Halperin, 2017: Prefrontal and parietal correlates of cognitive control related to the adult outcome of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosed in childhood. Cortex, 90 (2017) 1-11. Doi: 10.1016/j.cortex.2017.01.019.
Chenyang Zhan, Yuhong Liu, Kai Wu, Yu Gao,
Xiaobo Li
*, 2017: Structural and functional abnormalities in children with ADHD: a focus on subgenual anterior cingulate cortex. Brain Connectivity, Mar 2017, 7(2): 106-114. doi: 10.1089/brain.2016.0444.
Yu Gao*, Yonglin Huang,
Xiaobo Li
, 2017: Interaction between prenatal maternal stress and autonomic arousal in predicting conduct problems and psychopathic traits in children. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 39 (1) 1-14. doi: 10.1007/S10862-016-9556-8.
Xiaobo Li
*, Heidi Thermenos, Ziyan Wu, Yoko Momura, Kai Wang, Matcheri Keshavan, Lawrence Seidman, Lynn DeLisi, 2016: Abnormal verbal-spatial interactive memory networks in young people at familial high-risk for schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Research, 176 (2016), 100-105.
Xiaobing Lu, Yongzhe Yang, Fengchun Wu, Minjian Gao, Yong Xu, Yue Zhang, Yongcheng Yao, Xin Du, Chengwei Li, Lei Wu, Xiaomei Zhong, Yanling Zhou, Ni Fan, Yingjun Zheng, Hongjun Peng, Javier Escudero, Biao Huang,
Xiaobo Li
, Yuping Ning, Kai Wu, 2016: Discriminative analysis of schizophrenia using support vector machine and recursive feature elimination on structural MRI images. Medicine, vol 95 (2016), no. 30, e3973., 10.1097/MD.0000000000003973.
Feng Shi, Yong Liu, Shuyu Li,
Xiaobo Li
, Martin Walter, 2016: Brain Network Architecture and Plasticity: MR Neuroimaging Perspectives, Neural Plasticity, (2016) article ID 6952169. doi:10.1155/2016/6952169.
Henry Talasan, Mitchell Scheiman,
Xiaobo Li
, Tara Alverez, 2016: Disparity vergence responses before versus after repetitive vergence therapy in binocularly normal controls. Journal of Vision. (2016) 16 (1): 1-19.
Shuyu Li, Shaoyi Wang, Xinwei Li, Qiongling Li,
Xiaobo Li
*, 2015: Abnormal surface morphology of the central sulcus in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Frontiers in Neuroanatomy, Aug 28, 2015, V9, article 14.
Xiaobo Li
*, Margaret Black, Shugao Xia, Chenyang Zhan, Hilary Bertisch, Craig Branch, Lynn DeLisi, 2015: Subcortical structure alterations impact language processing in individuals with schizophrenia and those at high genetic risk. Schizophrenia Research, 169 (2015): 76-82.
Shugao Xia, John Foxe, Ariane E. Sroubek, Craig Branch,
Xiaobo Li
*, 2014: Topological organization of the small-world visual attention network in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Frontiers Human Neuroscience, March 2014, volume 8, article 162. (Frontiers Top 10 neuroscience research articles blog post).
Xiaobo Li
*, Shugao Xia, Angelica De La Fuente, Craig Branch, 2013: The Role of Pulvinar-Cortical Functional Brain Pathways in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 52:756-758.
Angelica De La Fuente,
Xiaobo Li
*, 2013: A review of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder from the perspective of brain networks. Frontiers: Human Neuroscience , 2013 (7) 192.
Jianghong Liu, Changhao Yin, Shugao Xia, Longfei Jia, Yanqin Guo, Zhilian Zhao,
Xiaobo Li
*, Ying Han1*, Jianping, 2013: White matter changes in patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment detected by diffusion tensor imaging. PLoS ONE, March 2013, 8(3), e59440.
Ariane Sroubek, Mary Kelly,
Xiaobo Li
*, 2013: Inattentiveness in Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder. Neuroscience Bulletin, 2013, 29(1): 103–110.
Kai Wu, Yasuyuki Taki, Kazunori Sato, Hiroshi Hashizume, Yuko Sassa, Hikaru Takeuchi, Benjamin Thyreau, Yong He, Alan C. Evans,
Xiaobo Li
, Ryuta Kawashima, Hiroshi Fukuda, 2013: Topological organization of functional brain networks in healthy children: Differences in relation to age, sex, and intelligence. Plos ONE, February 2013, 8(2), e55347.
Xiaobo Li
*, Ariane Sroubek, Mary S. Kelly, Iris Lesser, Elyse Sussman, Yong He, Craig Branch, John J. Foxe, 1012: Atypical Pulvinar-cortical Pathways during Sustained Attention Performance in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 51:11, p1197-1207.e4, Nov 2012. (Editor commended article).
Shugao Xia,
Xiaobo Li
*, Ariane E. Kimball, Mary S. Kelly, Iris Lesser, Craig Branch, 2012: Thalamic Shape and Connectivity Abnormalities in Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Psychiatry Research Neuroimaging, 204 (2012) 161-167.
Xiaobo Li
*, Shugao Xia, Hilary C. Bertisch, Craig A. Branch, Lynn E. DeLisi, 2012: Unique topology of language processing brain network: A systems-level biomarker of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Research, 2012, 141: 128-136.
Xiaobo Li
*, 2012: Advances in Meeting the Needs of Open Access: From the Field of Psychiatric Disorders to General Public. Journal of Genetic Syndromes & Gene Therapy, doi: 10.4172/2157-7412.1000e103.
Xiaobo Li
*, Venkatesh Alapati, Courtney Jackson, Shugao Xia, Hilary C. Bertisch, Craig A. Branch, Lynn E. DeLisi, 2011: Structural Abnormalities in Language Circuits in Genetic High-risk Subjects and Schizophrenia Patients. Psychiatry Research Neuroimaging, 201 (2012), 182-189.
Xiaobo Li
*, Lynn Delisi, 2011. Chapter 7: White Matter Abnormalities in Schizophrenia Patients and Genetic High-risk Subjects. Schizophrenia Research: Recent Advances. Nova Science Publishers INC., NY. Editor Tomiki Sumiyoshi. ISBN: 978-1-61942-459-3
Xiaobo Li
*, Craig Branch, Lynn Delisi, 2010: Disturbed Functional Connectivity of Cortical Activation during semantic discrimination in patients with schizophrenia and subjects at genetic high-risk. Brain Imaging and Behavior, 4: 109-120.
Xiaobo Li
*, Craig Branch, Lynn DeLisi, 2009. Language pathway abnormalities in schizophrenia: a review of fMRI and other imaging studies. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 22:2, 131-139.
Xiaobo Li
*, Craig Branch, Hilary Bertisch, Kyle Brown, Kamila Szulc, Babak Ardekani, Lynn Delisi 2007a: An fMRI Study of Language Processing in People at High Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Research, 91: 62-72.
Xiaobo Li
*, Jiefeng Jiang, Wanlin Zhu, Tianzi Jiang, Yufeng Wang. 2007b. Asymmetry of Prefrontal Cortical Convolution Complexity in Males with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Using Fractal Information Dimension. Brain and Development, 29: 649-655.
Xiaobo Li
, Robert Cripps 2007c: Algorithm for Finding All K-Nearest Neighbours in 3D Scattered Points and Its Application in Reverse Engineering. Journal of Engineering Design and Manufacture, 221: 1467-1472.
Xiaobo Li
, Craig Branch, Babak Ardekani, Hilary Bertisch, Chindo Hicks, Lynn E. DeLisi, 2007d. fMRI Study of Language Activation in Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder and in Individuals Genetically at High Risk. Schizophrenia Research, 96: 14-24.
Lynn Delisi, Hilary Bertish, Kyle Brown,
Xiaobo Li
, Babak Ardekani, Craig Branch, 2007. Early Detection and Longitudinal Follow-up of Schizophrenia Using MRI. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 33: 365-366.
Shuyu Li, Tiangzi Jiang,
Xiaobo Li
, Litao Zhu, Chaozhe Zhu, Sheng Xie, Yinhua Wang, Jiangxi Xiao 2007: Hippocampal Shape Analysis of Alzheimer's Disease Based on Machine Learning Methods. American Journal of Neuroradiology, 28: 1339-1345.
Lixia Tian, Tianzi Jiang, Meng Liang,
Xiaobo Li
, Kun Wang, Binli Cao 2007: Stabilities of Negative Correlations between Blood Oxygen Level-Dependent Signals Associated with Sensory and Motor Cortices. Human Brain Mapping, 28: 681-690.
Wanlin Zhu, Tianzi Jiang,
Xiaobo Li
*, 2006. Chapter 11: Deformable Models: Theory & Biomaterial Applications. Topics in Biomedical Engineering. International Book Series. Volume-II, Springer Publishers, Editors (Jasjit S. Suri and Aly Farag), ISBN: 0-387-31204-8.
Fuchun Lin, Chunshui Yu, Tianzi Jiang,
Xiaobo Li
, Kuncheng Li, Wen Qin, Yunyun Duan 2006: Quantitative Analysis along Pyramidal Tract by Length-Normalized Parameterization based on Diffusion Tensor Tractography: Application to Patients with Relapsing Neuromyelitis Optica. Neuroimage, 33: 154-160.
Peer Reviewed Conference Papers
Ziyan Wu, Akshaya Baskar, Yuyang Luo,
Xiaobo Li
*. Testing cortical activation responding to visual attention in young adults with traumatic brain injury: a functional near-infrared spectroscopy pilot study. The 43rd Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference 2017, Newark, NJ, USA.
Jincheng Li,
Xiaobo L
i*. Understanding childhood frontal cortical gray matter development pattern in human brain. The 43rd Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference 2017, Newark, NJ, USA.
Yuyang Luo,
Xiaobo Li
*. Functional brain connectivity patterns for cued altering processing in young adults remitted and persistent with childhood-onset ADHD. The 43rd Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference 2017, Newark, NJ, USA.
Tianzi Jiang, Feng Shi, Wanlin Zhu, Shuyu Li,
Xiaobo Li
*, 2007. Shape Analysis of Human Brain with Cognitive Disorders. Proceedings of 12th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, Volume 12, LNCS_4561, ISBN: 978-3-540-73318-8. Beijing, China.
Wanlin Zhu, Tianzi Jiang ,
Xiaobo Li
* 2005: Local Region Based Medical Image Segmentation Using J-Divergence Measures. 27th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMCS05), IEEE Computer Society, pp. 181-185. Shanghai, China.
Tianzi Jiang,
Xiaobo Li
, Gaolong Gong, Meng Liang, Lixia Tian, Fuchun Li, Yong He, Yufeng Zang, Chaozhe Zhu, Shuyu Li, Songyuan Tang 2005: Advances on Medical Imaging and Computing. Tenth IEEE International Conference of Computer Vision (ICCV'05), CVIBA, Liu, Y. et al. (Eds.), Springer, LNCS 3150, pp. 13-23. Beijing, China.
Chaozhe Zhu, Yufeng Zang, Meng Liang, Lixia Tian, Yong He,
Xiaobo Li
, Manqiu Sui, Yufen Wang, Tianzi Jiang 2005: Discriminative Analysis of Brain Function at Resting-state for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. 8th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention (MICCAI'05) Duncan, J. and Gerig, G. (Eds.), Springer, LNCS 3750, pp. 468-475. Palm Spring, USA.
Li X,
Cripps R, Ball A. Data Segmentation Using Implicit Surfaces, Edited by Hinduja S. 34th International MATADOR Conference. 75-80. 2004, Springer. Manchester, UK.
Li X
, Cripps R. Geometric Property Estimation from 3D Range Data Aided by Local Quadric Surface Fitting. Computer Aided Design and Computer Graphics 2005, 313-319.
Li X,
Ball A, Cripps R: Geometric Feature Estimation from 3D Digitized Data. Geometric Modelling 2003,1-8.


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Top Biggest Waterfalls
The Victoria Falls are claimed to be many things – the largest, greatest, biggest waterfall in the world. In truth, there are taller, wider and bigger waterfalls, but are they better? And how do we measure them? Here we take a completely unbiased look at waterfalls of the world and see how they compare.
Depending on how you measure and classify a waterfall, different falls will come out on top. There are many different lists of the world's top waterfalls, based on varying classifications and measurements.
The easiest category to determine, the tallest waterfall in the world, is universally agreed to be Angel Falls (or Kerepakupai Merú) in Venezuela, which drop an amazing 979 metres. Vic Falls, with its maximum drop of 105 metres, does not even make the top 100. It is not even the tallest waterfall in Zimbabwe, which is taken by Mutarazi Falls, which are 479m high.
When it comes to the remaining categories, two other waterfalls contend with the Victoria Falls for the overall title – Niagara Falls, in Canada, and Iguazu Falls, Argentina. Whilst neither of these score highly on height (Niagara deepest drop is only 51 m, Iguazu's 82 m), all three compete for the overall title of the largest waterfall in the world.
With a total width of 1,708 metres, Vic Falls are often claimed as the widest waterfall in the World. The Iguazu Falls claims a greater total width of 2,682m. Niagara, with a total width of 1,204 m, are out of the running here.
However these total widths do not represent a single or unbroken line of water. Iguazu is broken up into hundreds of separate, smaller, cascades, of different levels and heights. Even the Victoria Falls is divided, by two islands (Cataract Island and Livingstone Island) towards its western end, although it still regarded a single, continuous, fall-line. As a result of this technicality the Victoria Falls are often claimed as the largest continuous curtain of falling water.
The final, and most difficult, category for measuring the world's waterfalls is by volume of flow, here measured in cubic metres per second (cms). The Victoria Falls have an average volume of 1,088 cms, and are beaten both by Niagara (2,407 cms) and Iguazu (1,746 cms).
However, the Victoria Falls and Zambezi River fluctuate with a huge seasonal variation of flow, and an annual average flow figure hides these variations. At its highest point, in March/April, it is estimated that a monthly average of 3,000 to 6,000 cms of water flow over these Falls, and its highest recorded flow was over 12,000 cms. Iguazu holds a similar record, although much lower standard annual range, whilst Niagara has a highest flow of only 6,800 cms.
What stands out, in comparison with all the major waterfalls of the world, is that the Victoria Falls are unique. No other Falls of such size are so perfectly formed, with an almost constant vertical drop of 100m over an almost straight fall-line of 1,700 metres in width.
All categories considered, the overall title of biggest, greatest or largest waterfall in the world is highly debatable. For us, Niagara is a comfortable third, Iguazu second and Victoria Falls an easy first.


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The Jeep Compass is a compact crossover SUV. It has an iconic front grille separated with strong, vertical lines that blend in with the bodywork of the car, giving it a unique twist on the standard Jeep profile. The Jeep Compass is a spacious model and allows great driving visibility and control. As its production began in 2006, all of the models have modern features, and many of the more recent models include state-of-the-art features like built-in satellite navigation.
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Hello and Welcome to Clandestine Cake
About Lynn Hill
My name is Lynn Hill. I'm an Author, food writer, member of the guild of food writers and a self taught home baker. I founded the Clandestine Cake Club in 2010 – 2018 and the National Cake Week in 2011. National Cake Week has since been sold in 2018.
I think there's nothing nicer than the smell of fresh home baking which is why I love nothing more than to bake for my family. While I love to create easy to make recipes which are ideal for the home baker I will often review cook books that I've used and love. Indulging in afternoon tea is my favourite pastime.
I've published two cook books. (Amazon Affiliate links)
- The Clandestine Cake Club Cook Book – published Feb 2013
- A Year of Cake – published Sept 2015
I and the Clandestine Cake Club received extensive coverage on international, national and local TV and radio, print and online publications, including:
BBC1's The One Show, ITV's Lorraine Show and The Alan Titchmarsh Show, BBC Radio Woman's Hour and on BBC Radio 4, as well as in The Times, Daily Mail and The Washington Post. A full coverage can be found here
How it all began 2010 – 2018
In 2010 I founded the Clandestine Cake Club and have written a brief history of the Clandestine Cake Club While running the Clandestine Cake Club I was also running The Secret Tea Room (2010 – 2012) in my own home. Total strangers would book a place at my dining room table in my home to enjoy an afternoon tea of home baking. Many of those strangers eventually became friends. It was during this time that I founded the Clandestine Cake Club.
While the offline community has spread its wings into independent groups, I'm now concentrating all my skills and energy into creating wonderful recipes for home bakers. My online Facebook community of home bakers continues to grow to bring people together through their love of baking.
Lindsey one of the organisers of CCC North Herts sums everything up perfectly in her final club post. 'Thank you for the cake and so much more'
What you will find in Clandestine Cake
I love to create easy recipes for delicious home made cakes and bakes for the home baker. These recipes are tried and tested in my kitchen. With the occasional guest recipe which has been tested by the original creator. Along with cook book reviews, you will also find features on coffee shops, cafes and bakeries. One of my favourite places to visit are NorthStar Coffee Shop in Leeds.
If you're new to baking or want to get started with some simple easy recipes, try this classic Victory Sponge Cake recipe or a traditional Yorkshire Tea Loaf.
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Chelsee Healey has opened up about her frightening online stalker ordeal.
The actress, who is set to appear as Goldie McQueen in Hollyoaks this autumn, has lashed out on Twitter, claiming a stranger thinks they're dating.
On Tuesday (August 23), the former Waterloo Road star posted a series of messages hitting back at the individual, before quickly deleting the tweets.
"Whoever it is has it in their head that I love them and that we are together," Chelsee said (via The Sun). "It's very distressing! I can't ignore any more as they won't stop."
Just minutes later, she tweeted: "It's stressing me out now! And very scary! I've had someone for the past year stalk me on my Twitter, Instagram, I have had to block countless profiles being made how can I prevent this."
In happier news, Chelsee is busy gearing up for her return to the small screen later this year.
She will play Goldie McQueen in Channel 4's Hollyoaks, a "tough, gobby and absolutely shameless" member of the McQueen clan.
Goldie will turn up in the village this autumn in search of her 'posh' and distant relatives Myra, Mercedes and John Paul... who are less than thrilled by her arrival.
It is thought that Goldie - single mum to twin boys Prince and Hunter - will wreak havoc in Chester when she goes to extreme lengths to make cash.
Chelsee will arrive alongside a host of other new stars this autumn.
These include Game of Thrones' Clive Russell, who will play Jack Osbourne's brother Billy Brody, Linda Gray (Dallas's Sue Ellen) as Marnie Nightingale's mum Tabitha Maxwell Brown, and former Cold Feet actress Jacey Salles as Diego's millionaire mum Juanita.
Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 6.30pm on Channel 4, with first look screenings at 7pm on E4.
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Fans of Warframe will be pleased to know that a new update is getting released soon to the Plains of Eidolon expansion that released last year. Digital Extremes has announced that the Shrine of Eidolon update will release next week for free on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Among the new Shrine of Eidolon features will be two new Eidolon bosses, the Gantulyst and the Hydrolyst, both of which seem to be some fearsome beasts that players will have to go up against. Digital Extremes has also announced that balance changes for weapons and Warframes, as well as some extra changes to the game, will be coming in the update, though they didn't announce just what, exactly.
Not only will the update add two new, tougher Eidolons to the world, but it will also offer a re-organization of the Mastery Ranking of more than 150 weapons, re-balances more than half of a dozen Warframes, and offers players the opportunity to ride a Dargyn.
For more information on what the new update will include, check out below:
Legends say the Gantulyst wields an enormous boulder for an arm and radiates powerful beams of Sentient energy. The Ostrons built a shrine in its honor hoping to gain its favor.
The Ostrons believe the Hydrolyst is an omen of impending natural disaster. Stories describe a distinct, pungent aroma that precedes the arrival of this toxic beast.
If you're worthy, you'll receive Riven Transmuters from the new Eidolons. These consumable items can transmute four Riven Mods into a brand-new Riven. Combining four Rivens of the same type (i.e Rifle, Melee, Shotgun, etc.) will result in a transmuted Riven of that type.
Take your fight to the skies by hijacking any Dargyn in the Plains. Use these to aid in your search for the new Eidolons.
In case you missed it – we're doing some Warframe and Weapon rebalancing! Check out our Dev Workshop to get a deep dive into what we've changed and why.
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We want to meet our mother- Gunman told guard at old age home in Yemen
The attack at the Yemeni port city of Aden in which an Indian nun was killed has left India concerned.
India is gathering all possible information relating to the attack which was carried out by gunmen at the old age home run by the Kolkata based Missionaries of Charity.
The Indian embassy camp at Dijbouti has informed the Ministry of External Affairs that there were around four attackers who entered the premises on the pretext that they wanted to meet with their mothers. They first shot the guard and then fired indiscriminately.
The MEA has learnt that these attackers were dressed in a blue uniform and their only intention was to destroy the old age home. They destroyed the statues present in the old age home and also fired at the Chapel thus destroying it completely.
The MEA has also learnt as per the preliminary investigation being conducted at Aden that the gun men never spoke anything. They just entered and began firing indiscriminately, the MEA has also learnt.
Further it has also been stated that none of those present in the old age home were handcuffed at shot. The gunmen entered the premises and when they opened fire the nuns tried to flee. However they shot dead while trying to escape the investigation has also suggested.
Return home:
The MEA has urged Indians living in such conflict or danger zones to return to India immediately.
The MEA has been constantly telling Indians not just in Yemen, but in other danger zones such as Iraq and Syria to come back to India immediately. However many Indians have failed to return due to economic problems.
Many Indians have raised personal loans before setting out to these countries. They are caught in between the danger and also economic problems. Most chose to take the risk as they fear of being hounded by the money lenders and their agents who insist repayment of the loan with high rates of interests.