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If a flash has been workshopped, it has become accustomed to unique attention—that of a handful of writers giving it their carefulest, closest reading. It might be one of two or three other flashes being read. Or maybe it's the only one! Imagine that. Imagine how much care it receives, how much "stakes" is already built into that moment: the suggestions and feedback are going to make or break this flash. It's an exciting time, yes?
Flash forward to when I get it. It's one of many flashes being read—one of dozens or maybe hundreds or (oh my!) thousands. And I'm reading one after another, thousands of unpublished flashes every year, as I've done year after year, for about ten years now. Poor little flash! So many of them seem unprepared for that leap to anonymity.
Maybe a journal has three, four, six slots. Say five hundred flashes are competing for five slots. Say some of these flashes were solicited. Say some are resubmits after asked-for revisions have been made. Say some of these flashes are from authors the editors know or previously published. Say that wee little flash comes up in the queue to be read. Three slots remain. There have been hundreds, thousands of flashes before this one. And this flash has to make me love it enough to say "no" to all those others.
Given this experience as a reader, I'm always completely amazed and thrilled when a piece of mine gets accepted. It's a wonder—isn't it?—that someone loved it enough to be willing to say not only that one "yes" but those dozens, hundreds, and/or thousand "no thank yous" or "we decided to pass" or "it's not part of an emerging mix" or "we just published a story about an agoraphobic goat farmer or yours surely would've received a YES."
I know. I know. What can a flash do to get the yes? Of course that's the real question, the only one that matters. Here is the secret. Are you ready for it? Craft is not the answer. Everyone has mastered craft. Everyone uses "said" instead of "chortled." Everyone begins in the middle of things. Everyone limits adverbs and adjectives. They all give character's names. They all write with specific, vivid details. All those hundreds and thousands of flashes lined up among yours all—with a few exceptions—all use a 12-point, easy-to-read font. They know the same things you know. Everyone knows that narrative has an inciting incident that incites a desire & need for action that is thwarted, over and over, until there is some resolution.
Yes, you need to know craft or you make it easy for the readers to say "nah." But there are so many MFA programs, workshops, conferences, articles, books, online groups. So many stories flashing their craft. So yes, craft is a must-have, but it isn't THE answer.
The answer is…content, content, content! You are writing a flash for someone who has read literally thousands and thousands of them. So many of them were chock-full of craft—and so few of them had surprising, engaging, new, defamaliarized, fresh content. So many of the flashes seemed to say, "You should care about this story because I wrote it." And that is why those in the workshop cared about it before you even wrote it, yes?
But now, as it moves away from its family and into the big world, that wee little flash doesn't have that same support system behind it. It's very sad. I wish it weren't true that I don't care about a flash before I read it, that I have to be made to care. But there it is. You have to make a reader care, not any reader, but a reader who has likely read a whole, whole lot of flash.
Now, if I told you how to do that, well, then everyone would be doing it, yes? And then it wouldn't be so new and engaging anymore. Imagine telling the story part of your flash to a total stranger. Why would this person care? Why wouldn't the person, at the end of your story, say "So what?" Here is a little something I can tell you, though.
In 'They Say/I Say': The Moves that Matter in Academic Writing, Cathy Birkenstein and Gerald Graff argue that academic writing derives its purpose from responding to an already ongoing conversation about a topic. By responding in some way to what "they say," a writer creates the paper's reason for existing; and the writing continues to engage readers by giving the readers interesting, fresh, insightful "takes" on that topic. In short, Birkenstein and Graff argue that you need to read first—before writing—to understand your writing's place in a debate that most likely has been raging on for decades or centuries.
So it is with your flash's entering the world of the literary community through a submissions manager. Is it aware of all those flashes that preceded it, along side it, following it? If not, I suggest gaining access not only to published flash fiction but also unpublished flash. Join an online writing community. Find blogs with authors who publish their own flashes. Become a reader for a flash-oriented journal. Attend a workshop.
Also, find a published (online or print) issue of a flash-oriented journal and put your story among these pieces that received a "yes." Imagine the reading queue with these stories coming up for a reader's consideration. Why do you think they received that yes? What did they do to make that total stranger care? Why would someone have that same love for your flash among these others?
Most readers hope to fall in love with that flash. Really, they do. You just need to give them a reason to do so.
- "Time to Turn Your Flash to the Dark Side" -
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- The Writing Room: Why Go Back? -
- "The Reviews are In — And They Are Crafty" -
- "Don't Write Off the Comments of Workshop Readers—Even If They Are All Idiots" -
- The Challenge Beyond Craft: Slot-Filling (Part II) -
- The Challenge Beyond Craft: Slot-Filling (Part 1 of 2) -
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After an early stint, John Bowe (Aussie Liqui-Moly brand ambassador and one of the four drivers of the winning Il Bello Rosso/Maranello Motorsport Ferrari), took time out to enthral the guests in the Liqui-Moly hospitality marque.
The Clearwater Ferrari driven by Hiroshi Hamaguchi and the Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 driven by Katsumasa Chiyo both looking pristine just a few laps before their monumental crash at McPhillamy Park – a clash that will be talked about for years to come.
The intense scrap between Shane van Gisbergen in the #37 McLaren MP4 12C and European legend, Bernd Schneider, in the #1 Erebus SLS AMG GT3 is the stuff legends are made of. It had everyone on the edge of their seat.
Eight of the 12-competitors in Class B wore Porsche badges – so they were odds-on to win the class. In fact the Stuttgart howlers filled the first four places in Class B – headed up by the #4 Porsche 997 GT3 Cup of Stephen Grove, Earl Bamber and Ben Barker, which came in eight overall.
After a poor qualifying session, which relegated it to the very last row on the starting grid, the #22 Seat Leon Supercopa of Richard Billington, Lewis Scott, Stuart Owers soldiered all day to come home 16th overall! Which was good enough for the top spot in Class D.

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A simple authorization API for Python.
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A simple authorization API for Python.
First, mix the UserMixin and ResourceMixin with your User class and the resources you want to provide authorization for.
from moat import ResourceMixin, UserMixin class Post(ResourceMixin): def type(self): return self.__class__.__name__ def identifier(self): return self.id class User(UserMixin): def identifier(self): return self.id
Now implement the methods specified in the base Repository class to retrieve the permissions from the datastore. Pass in an instance of the repository to the main Moat class.
Now you can check whether a user is actually authorized to do certain things:
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Welcome from Superintendent Jodee Brentlinger
Welcome to the Solana Beach School District (SBSD)! It is a privilege and honor to lead this exceptional school district where everyone is truly focused on the success of each child. I want to commend the Board of Education for its commitment to this mission, as it is through their leadership that this priority flows throughout the entire organization.
As I interact with teachers, staff and principals, their passion and pride are contagious. It is easy to see how proud they are of their programs, services and collective efforts, which are intentionally focused on supporting each child's success. We are fortunate to have active and supportive families working alongside us as partners. Additionally, we are grateful for the Solana Beach Schools Foundation, which provides incredible support and resources to our schools. It is through these combined efforts the SBSD celebrates such excellence.
Now entering my second year as your superintendent, I would like to extend a warm welcome to families new to the SBSD and welcome back families returning to our schools. I have been in education for over 30 years and strongly believe in our public schools. I joined this school district after serving as the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services in the Ocean View School District, a K-8 district serving approximately 8,300 students in Huntington Beach. Prior to that, I served for over 25 years in the Capistrano Unified School District as a teacher, site and district administrator, and assistant superintendent of personnel. Then and even more today, I am committed to the success of all students. I strongly believe in working collaboratively. Together, teachers, staff, parents, leaders, and the community, we produce better outcomes for our students. It is through effective partnerships that we are able to provide rich opportunities and experiences that benefit all children.
On a personal note, I have been married for almost 30 years, have three children, and love to read, hike, ride horses, and spend time with family and friends. I am truly looking forward to becoming actively involved in SBSD's communities. As your superintendent, I look forward to seeing you this year and getting to know new students, staff, parents, and community members by name. So, as you see me visiting schools, attending school and community events, or even at the market, please take a minute to introduce yourself. I look forward to a great school year!


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Georgian College's Design and Visual Arts students are moving to Downtown Barrie.
Georgian has chosen a 17,000 square-foot building at 56 Bayfield St., Unit 101, facing Ross Street, as home to approximately 250 students in all years of Georgian's Digital Photography and Imaging, Digital Video, Graphic Design and Graphic Design Production programs. The building is scheduled to be open in September.
"We're excited about the possibilities this will bring, and we eagerly anticipate the first day of classes in September," says Dr. Bill Angelakos, Dean of Technology and Visual Arts. "This new leased downtown location will provide our students greater opportunities for work-integrated and experiential learning and collaboration with experts in Barrie's vibrant creative community, as well as space to show and sell their work."
Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman agrees. "I'm excited to see this project moving forward," he says. "Bringing postsecondary education downtown has been a key piece of our strategy for many years and this will be a boost for downtown businesses. Both the City and Georgian will benefit from this downtown location. Most importantly, it will provide an exciting new facility and a creative environment for Georgian's talented students."
Downtown Barrie has a valuable and cherished culture filled with vibrant arts of all genres, including live performances and theatre, visual art and design galleries, media and entertainment, and many other lively forms of talent, making it a perfect spot for an arts post-secondary education program. The diversity and variety in the arts offered by Barrie is a very positive attribute for getting a wide range of people interested and involved. The city's culture is strong and active, and the market is expected to grow as Barrie evolves, and investments are made towards its development.
Merely a walk in the city is filled with Barrie's memorable culture, with many galleries and coffee shops, festivals and fairs, public art pieces, and local shops to explore. Art students will be able to take advantage of this environment and expand their learning even further.
On the shore of Kempenfelt Bay in Barrie, for instance, is the Spirit Catcher, a famous example of the city's public art pieces. The vast number of theatrical and musical shows in Barrie feature great artists and promise a good artistic experience.
Art In House, The Edge Gallery, and the MacLaren Art Centre are examples of well-known Barrie art galleries that display Canadian talent, and also provide the public with opportunities advance their creativity. Regular Barrie residents have a chance to participate in the creating of this art by participating as members or as students in art clubs, programs, and cultural organizations.
The new location for Visual Arts follows a full review by Georgian College. Seven submissions were received in response to an RFP issued in fall 2016. A committee of faculty, administrative staff, engineers and architects toured and assessed four short-listed sites over several months before making this choice.
"Through some exciting renovations, we will really make this space our own," Angelakos says. "The building will get a much-needed exterior facelift, and work on the interior will create high ceilings, multi-purpose open space with lots of light, as well as classrooms, work areas, offices and storage. Georgian is proud to be involved in a project that will help to invigorate part of Barrie's downtown core."
The choice of site is pending final approval from the provincial government and rezoning by the City of Barrie.
Article by Sara Taslim, with files from Georgian College
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News: Global Nespresso Campaign Reunites George Clooney with Creative Partners at McCann, Untitled and Big Sky Edit
(New York, NY--November 14, 2018) Starring George Clooney and Natalie Dormer, the latest Nespresso campaign entitled "The Quest" invites viewers into an epic journey to find the most exceptional coffee in the kingdom. To bring the global campaign to life around these extraordinary talents, commercial post-production boutique Big Sky Edit reunited with Untitled director Grant Heslov and executives from McCann New York. For Big Sky's editor Chris Franklin and his colleagues, it's their fourth straight year working in such great company, alongside the agency's team, as well as Heslov and Untitled's executive producer James Evans.
"Nespresso sets the global standard when it comes to quality coffee, and we've felt all along that the quality of these productions must live up to the brand promise," said McCann EVP and Executive Creative Director Larry Platt. "A tall order, but collaborating with Chris Franklin and his amazing team has allowed us to pull off the miraculous, year after year. It's incredibly liberating for us creatively to know that anything we dream up can be achieved with Grant and Big Sky, only better than first imagined."
The 60 Second Spot
The latest campaign includes two different versions of the :60 spot entitled "The Quest," another :30 spot entitled "Really George?" and more than 20 different video elements for use in the brand's Nespresso Boutiques and across its social media universe. Representing Nespresso's largest campaign to date, these works – and the campaign's print assets – debuted over the past several weeks in more than 30 countries.
The scale of this year's campaign reaches new heights for Big Sky as well. Specializing in commercial editorial services as well as VFX and sound design, the spectacular Nespresso campaign has been phenomenal for Big Sky. As one example, Franklin won the 2017 Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) Outstanding Commercial Editing Award for editing last year's spot, entitled "Comin' Home."
Big Sky's VFX breakdown video
"Based on our history working with McCann's executive producer Kathy Love, the creative team of Larry Platt and Danny Rodriguez, and Grant, we have a mutual trust and shorthand that allows us to experiment a lot together," Franklin began. "And we laugh a lot, which is essential."
During pre-production, Franklin and Big Sky's VFX supervisor Ryan Sears were involved in planning with Evans and Heslov to discuss the VFX workflow and challenges before the shoot.
"Having Ryan and his team involved so heavily from the beginning was essential in being able to visualize the spot fully from beginning to end, and also allowed for early work in experimenting with sound design," Franklin added.
While the production for the spots took place on a soundstage in LA and at a Nespresso Boutique in Beverly Hills, all of the story's modern-day action plays out in New York City. Achieving this storytelling magic was a labor of love between the production talents, including director of photography Phedon Papamichael (Academy Award winner for Best Cinematography for "Nebraska"), line producer Carr Donald and their team, along with the post-production producers and artists at Big Sky.
In addition to Franklin and Sears, Big Sky's full team also included executive producer Sarah Van Tassel, producer Ali Corsie, VFX artists Agnes Gunawan and Joshua Howard, and assistant editors Colleen McKay and Hannah Wederquist-Keller. Sears went on to detail some of the more involved VFX challenges behind the scenes.
To show Clooney exiting and re-entering the movie screen, the theater scene was shot first. The same camera angles were then used in shooting plates where Clooney and the court could be composited into the screen and given the "crossing" effect.
In many scenes, Clooney – and later, the entire royal court from the Middle Ages scenes – ride through NYC atop one of the city's ubiquitous double-decker sightseeing buses. Originally photographed on green screen in LA, an NYC-based crew with Untitled used the Ultimate Arm rig to capture background plates from the streets of NYC and in front of the Nespresso Boutique... all matching the precise angles of the LA footage.
The VFX artistry extended to matching scenes in window reflections, adding a custom 3D billboard into a city composite, adjusting foliage and fabricating the NYC Nespresso Boutique's doorway for the original cinematography in LA. Clooney was then composited into Big Sky's interior footage from the NYC Boutique.
"Since we were doing the editing and all the VFX here at Big Sky in New York, we were able to do rough compositing during the edit," Sears explained. "For our very first rough cut screening, no one had to imagine what would be behind the green screens; everyone was able to focus on the story being told. All of that made the approval process much more efficient and smooth."
Since its debut, the campaign has received high-profile editorial coverage worldwide. As many journalists have mentioned, "The Quest" makes excellent use of Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill." Worth noting, Gabriel has donated his licensing proceeds to Autism Spectrum Disorder research and treatment. Additional campaign music tracks are courtesy of APM Music.
In Franklin's words, "For everyone here, working with this dream team is really as good as it gets. It's a perfect collaboration, from beginning to end."
Post-production credits also include Tim Masick from Company 3 as colorist, Sound Lounge's Tom Jucarone as mixer/engineer, and finishing at Big Sky Edit. Complete credits are available upon request. To learn more about the Nespresso campaign, please visit https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/thequest.
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About Big Sky Edit
Launched in NYC in 1992 by editor Chris Franklin, Big Sky Edit is a client-focused commercial post-production boutique. Located on the 20th floor of Manhattan's iconic Mercantile Building, 10 East 40th Street, Big Sky is home to many accomplished producers and artists including Franklin, his fellow editors Valerie Lasser and Ben Jones, and VFX supervisor Ryan Sears. The company's award-winning expertise also spans sound design and all facets of picture finishing. To learn more, visit http://www.bigskyedit.com
Related comment, you can now buy non-Nespresso brand pods at Target. They are pretty good tasting and saves about 20 to 30 cents per pod.
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Linda Ronstadt – Live In Hollywood (2019)
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LIVE IN HOLLYWOOD features amazing performances from a concert that Ronstadt recorded in 1980 for her acclaimed HBO television special. Recorded on April 24, 1980 at Television Center Studios in Hollywood, and produced by John Boylan, the concert captures Ronstadt at the peak of her reign as America's most popular female rock singer. For LIVE IN HOLLYWOOD, Ronstadt selected 12 of her favorite performances from the original concert.
In concert, she was joined by an outstanding band that included guitarists Kenny Edwards and Danny Kortchmar, drummer Russ Kunkel, bassist Bob Glaub, keyboardist Billy Payne (of Little Feat fame), pedal steel guitarist Dan Dugmore, and backing vocalist Wendy Waldman. Rounding out the band was Peter Asher – Ronstadt's producer and the concert's executive producer – who played percussion and sang background.
On stage, Ronstadt held the packed audience spellbound with powerful renditions of her biggest hits – "Blue Bayou," "Poor Poor Pitiful Me" and "It's So Easy" – plus an incredible, previously unreleased six-minute jam of her #1 smash, "You're No Good." The concert also showcased a trio of Top Ten hits from Ronstadt's then-current album – Mad Love – with performances of "I Can't Let Go," "How Do I Make You" and "Hurt So Bad." After its release in February 1980, Mad Love would become Ronstadt's seventh consecutive platinum-selling album.


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OMG, I'm so tired of trying to find this answer. I'll do my best to explain the issue. I have compiled, jarred and signed this browser applet:
import java.applet.Applet; import java.net.URL; import java.io.*; public class WebPipe extends Applet { public String getText(String url) throws java.net.MalformedURLException, java.io.IOException { URL resource = new URL(this.getDocumentBase( ), url); InputStream is = resource.openStream( ); BufferedReader in = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(is)); StringBuilder text = new StringBuilder( ); String line; while((line = in.readLine( )) != null) { text.append(line); text.append("\n"); } in.close( ); return text.toString( ); } public void init() { // Call f() in HTML page } }
In the host page:<applet id="WebPipe" code="WebPipe.class" archive="WebPipe.jar" style="width: 1px; height: 1px; float: left;" mayscript></applet> <input type="button" onClick='alert(document.WebPipe.getText("http://myserver/test.txt"));'>
I suppose it really doesn't matter whether it is get or post, as long as I can pass parameters on the requested URL. Here is what the Javascript console reports after clicking the button:At this point exception handling is unimportant. the inability to get the content of the desired url is my problem.uncaught exception: java.security.AccessControlException: access denied (java.net.SocketPermission 127.0.0.1:80 connect,resolve)


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Dr Blighty
An ambitious new project inspired by a remarkable story of the First World War, Nutkhut's Dr Blighty remembers an unexpected episode in Brighton's history when the Royal Pavilion Estate became a military hospital for wounded Indian soldiers. Directed by Ajay Chhabra with design by Tom Piper (Tower of London Poppies), a week of installations in Royal Pavilion Garden is accompanied by two concerts at Brighton Dome marrying classical music from East and West.See More from Series
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Dr Blighty
Dr Blighty: Commemorations
The week closes with a special installation, laying 101 diya lamps to commemorate the soldiers' stay in the city, one for each year since they were here.
To make a diya (decorated clay pot) for the final installation, drop into Brighton Dome Café-bar throughout the Festival. Find out more...
This event will coincide with a wreath laying ceremony in Royal Pavilion Garden (4 pm) at the Indian Gate, and the unveiling of a Blue Plaque honouring Subedar Mir Dast (awarded the Victoria Cross at the Royal Pavilion by King George V). Organised by Davinder Dhillon, from the Chattri Group, this commemoration also marks the departure of the Indian soldiers from Brighton's military hospitals one hundred years ago.
Find out more about the Dr Blighty project on Nutkhut's website
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Illegally Dumped Rubbish
Illegal dumping of waste is an environmental crime that attracts severe penalties and is taken seriously by Fairfield City Council.
The Council has had many successful prosecutions.
The maximum penalty in the case of an individual is $1 million and/or seven years' jail.
The maximum penalty in the case of a corporation is $5 million.
Reporting illegal rubbish dumping
Residents can report illegal dumping to Council by calling 9725 0222 or report it online.
You can also call the NSW Environment Protection Authority's Environment Line on 131 555 to report illegal dumping.
Ways to dispose of waste legally in Fairfield City
- Free drop-off at the Recycling Drop Off Centre at Wetherill Park
- Concrete, brick, and asphalt can be recycled at the Sustainable Resource Centre at Wetherill Park
- Annual free scheduled Kerbside Clean-up service


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The Financial & Risk business of Thomson Reuters is now Refinitiv
All names and marks owned by Thomson Reuters, including "Thomson", "Reuters" and the Kinesis logo are used under license from Thomson Reuters and its affiliated companies.
Insider buying for the week after the elections on the top 1500 market capitalization stocks, tracked by Stock Reports Plus, totaled over $126 million for the week ending November 18, compared to the four week total of almost $657 million, and the 13-week total of $958 million. The Sell to Buy Ratio for corporate insiders stood at 3.79, and the four week average stood at 3.99. That ratio is lower than the current 13-week average of 8.71.
Six stocks with some of the largest dollar amount of insider buys are listed below, including their StarMine Value-Momentum Model (VM) scores (from a bearish score of 1 to a bullish score of 100) versus all other US stocks (see note below).
Agco Corp (AGCO.N) – about $54 million bought, VM score = 81
Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO.O) – about $37.5 million bought, VM score = 6
Memc Electronic Materials Inc (WFR.N) – about $7.4 million bought, VM score = 28
First Financial Bankshares Inc (FFIN.O) – about $4.7 million bought, VM score = 55
Chesapeake Energy Corp (CHK.N) – about $4.5 million bought, VM score = 85
Strayer Education (STRA.O) – about $2.8 million bought, VM score = 40
Chesapeake holds the most bullish VM score at 85 out of 100, although the Price Momentum component score in the model ranks only 7 out of 100 (see chart, green line). As well, the three StarMine credit models rank the stock in the bottom 10% of all U.S. stocks, from the Text Mining Credit Risk Model score of 1 to the SmartRatios Credit Risk score of 10.
Note: Value-Momentum is a combination of four StarMine models that combines two mean-reversion models of Intrinsic Valuation and Relative Valuation, and two trending models of the Analyst Revisions Model and the Price Momentum Model. The models have historically outperformed their benchmarks over time.


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The ZetaKaye House has assembled another edition (well, editions, rather) of its This Ain't No Cowtown compilation. The fifth in the series, the comps (there's three) feature, among other things, a brand new tune from Andy Hamilton & the Whiskey Hitchers, the new eagerly-anticipated band led by frontman and former Houses mastermind, Andy Hamilton. In addition to that track, titled "Red-Handed Stranger," look for cuts from slew of local acts including Confluence, Chemistry Club and Native Daughters, among others. All three comps are available for download on Bandcamp, and all proceeds go directly to benefit Mike Marchant, who's recovering from his treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
See also: The music scene supports songwriter Mike Marchant as he battles cancer
This Ain't No Cowtown Vol 5.0/Benefit for Mike Marchant
Andy Hamilton - Red-Headed Stranger Andy Thomas' Dust Heart - Poor You Bop Skizzum - Do Me Like That Cap'n Fresh and the Stay Fresh Seals - Promise Chemistry Club - Bend To Colors Cobraconda - Midnight Confluence - Founded Way Covenhoven - A Love Sincere CRL CRRLL - Friend Damaru - C'est Le Guerre False Colours - My Greatest Sphere Glowing House - The Down & Out Hi-Strung - Stone Cold Monday Hooper - Hate The Highway Hypervelociraptor - Lost In An Expanding Universe In The Company of Serpents - Untied/Culling Essence From The Void Jon Little - Museum lightlooms - Shan Shui The Malah - 70 West Miller Bradley - Kiss You Away
Keep reading for Vol 5.5 and the comedy compilation
This Ain't No Cowtown Vol 5.5/Benefit for Mike Marchant
Native Daughters - Summon Everest Nights On Venus - Agave Blues No More Excuses - T1 vs T2 The Outfit - El Presidente Parafunk - Speak Tongues Phidippus and Geche - There Are Things Inside My Brain P-Nuckle - Up Pressure Pretty Mouth - Blood Don't Lie Red Fox Run - Skeletons Ross Etherton and the Chariots of Judah - Best Dress Rubedo - Psychic Tune Spells - Left Behind Thee Dang Dangs - She Moves Too Late For Tomorrow - Lines of Lies Varlet - The Nod Vices I Admire - The Wicked Sun Wax Eloquent - Sweep the Cobwebs from the Sky Wheelchair Sports Camp - nozone Wonderlic - Sacagawea Yonnas (featuring Chez) - You, Only You
Keep reading for the comedy compilation
This Ain't No Cowtown Vol 5 - Comedy [NSFW]
Ken Arkind - David Chris Charpentier - Uncomfortable Territory Bobby Crane - Moving and Mistakin' Ken Arkind - Tebowing Andy Juett - CLOWNMOUTH Nathan Lund - Livin' In Suburbia Sam Tallent - Making the Vultures Circle Ken Arkind - Cowboy Poetry
See also: - The ten biggest concert buzzkills - The ten geekiest metal bands - The fifty best rap lyrics of all time
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Earth Science: Unearth the Best Web Sites
Earth science, also known as geoscience, is the study of Earth as a system and all its component parts. Geophysics, oceanography, atmospheric science, geology and more all fall within its purview. There's no need to be overwhelmed, however. Earth science inspires some of its brightest minds to share their enthusiasm and expertise online. This Earth Science Web Guide showcases the best sites to explore the sky above you and the depths beneath your feet.
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Use the sites below to understand what Earth science is, and what its fundamental ... read more »
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Earth science is a great way to introduce young children to the scientific process as well as the ... read more »
Earth Science News and Blogs
Earth science is an extremely active field, with many of its fundamental discoveries having taken place in just the last few decades or even years. New developments are coming in daily. Professionals and academics in the discipline also do quite a bit of field research in often exotic locales, and they like to write about it, a lot. Below you'll find some of the best sources for Earth science news and blogs.
Insights for Earth Science News and Blogs
- Many print publications put article abstracts online for free, but require a paid subscription for full access. Ask the librarian at your university or your employer if they hold an institutional subscription; often this will allow free access.
- Many bloggers maintain a list of their favorite blogs in a sidebar, called a blogroll. This is a great way to further explore the mass of blogs far too big to list here. For more on how to find and evaluate blogs (and start your own), check out the findingDulcinea Blogs Web Guide.
- Though many of the news sites below are intended for a general audience, most of the blogs assume more than a basic knowledge of the subject. These blogs are great informal looks at the field for students and professionals, but the layperson shouldn't expect to understand everything on them.
- In addition to the sites featured in this section, many scientific professional organizations, foundations and institutions have their own news-tracking pages or links to resources for news in their respective fields.
Top Sites for Earth Science News and Blogs
For Earth science news …
ScienceDaily brings an immense number of news stories, feature articles, multimedia and book reviews to the fore each day. The journalism and presentation are both top-notch.
Discovery Channel's elegant site brings you some of the more interesting and engaging science news online, and the "Discovery Earth" section is no exception. Read the featured stories or scroll down to find more news stories of interest. Visit the site's Global Warming section for extensive coverage of the topic, or use the navigation bar near the top of the page to see content from its various sister sites.
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Nature Geoscience was first published in January 2008, making it one of the newest in the pantheon of science publications from Nature Publishing Group. Its Web site offers a wealth of journalism backed by the intellectual muscle of Nature Publishing. For even more Earth science, access relevant articles from all Nature publications at its Earth sciences page.
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Highly Allochthonous is a playful and enthusiastic look at geoscience. Written by a postdoctoral student at the University of Johannesburg, it includes "geopuzzle" posts to test the readership's geology skills, as well as great photographs from the author's fieldwork in New Zealand and other exotic locales. Part of the greater ScienceBlogs site, you'll find many links to other interesting geology and science blogs here.
All of My Faults Are Stress-Related is aimed toward a more technically inclined audience. The author is a geology professor and it shows, as she elicits responses and interaction with her audience in polls, technical questions and the like.
Geotripper seems to focus a great deal on providing beautiful pictures of planetary features, field trips and other geology-related things. Though most geology blogs often have fabulous images, Geotripper stands out with its consistency.
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Florida State Parks began a new promotion today (March 2) to encourage weekday camping, according to WCTV-TV, Tallahassee.
The "Two for Tuesday" promotions allow visitors to purchase discounted camping packages at three state parks for Tuesday and Wednesday night stays that include admission to select nearby state parks. Packages range from $40 to $270, with savings of $30 to $36 off the value of the full package. Reservations may be made for stays from March 2 through May 26, 2010.
"'Two for Tuesday' is a great way to promote camping and encourage visitors to check out neighboring parks," said Florida Park Service Director Mike Bullock. "By offering ready-made packages, visitors can take the guess work out of planning their trip, all for a discounted price."
Locations of the "Two for Tuesday" parks range from springs near central Florida to beaches in the Panhandle and museums in southwest Florida. Campers can bring a tent, camper or RV, or choose to stay in a cabin or bungalow. All overnight accommodations are subject to availability.
Throughout 2010, DEP's Florida State Parks will celebrate 75 years of recreation and preservation. Florida State Parks will host special activities and interpretive events from coast to coast, including 25 signature events which highlight individual parks' histories, as well as the history of the state park system as a whole.
Created in 1935 by the Florida Legislature, Florida State Parks has grown from eight to 160 parks over the last 75 years. Today, the Florida Park Service manages more than 700,000 acres of Florida's natural environment, including 100 miles of beaches, eight National Historic Landmarks and 39 sites on the National Register of Historic Places. Florida State Parks has been recognized by the National Recreation and Park Association as the nation's first and only two-time Gold Medal winner for the nation's best park service.
For more information on deals, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org/thingstodo/deals.cfm.


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See great storyboards for the Star Wars/Cops mash up Troops (1997).
A long time ago, in San Diego far, far away, there was a Star Wars fan film based on the popular TV show Cops. Thanks to it's high production values, and insanely funny jokes, it helped started the fan film movement.
Turns out the storyboards were done by professional artists Eric Hilleary (Robotech 3000) and Dave Max (Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows).
Check after the jump to watch the film and see the storyboards. As always, click in the images to enlarge.
First, here's the film.
Now, here are the storyboards.
Great stuff.
You can see more great work of x by going to http://www.
Wikipedia Synopsis:
Troops is a mockumentary film by Kevin Rubio that had its debut at San Diego Comic-Con International on July 18, 1997 and was subsequently distributed via the internet. The film is a parody of COPS, set in the Star Wars universe. In the film, Imperial stormtroopers from the infamous Black Sheep Squadron patrolling the Dune Sea on the planet Tatooine run into some very familiar characters while being filmed for the hit Imperial TV show Troops.
Directed by Kevin Rubio
Produced by Kevin Rubio, Shant Jordan, Patrick Pérez
Written by Kevin Rubio, Steven Melching, David Hargrove, David McDermott
Starring Cameron Clarke, Jess Harnell, Eric Hilleary, Caleb Skinner
What do you think of the illustrations?
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The IRS is required to provide a notice of rights to the taxpayer, however, this important information is typically written in a fashion that can easily go unnoticed by the average person and even a seasoned tax professional. Most people, even on important documents, can get into a bad habit of skim reading looking for a font that speaks of an important nature, that stands out from the rest of the document. The IRS, however, has a habit of their own, to use average font and writing styles that can be easily overlooked. This leaves the taxpayers unaware of their rights while allowing the IRS to fulfill their legal obligation to notify.
The IRS is required by law to provide these notices when the need arises but the law does not dictate how they must be written. Failure to understand the notice is fault of the taxpayer alone and unfortunately, many do not fully understand their rights and obligations. Before the IRS can assess additional taxes, penalties, or interest, they must first send a Statutory Notices of Deficiency to the individual or business who owe taxes to the government. This notice advises the receiver that they have 90 days to petition the Tax Court in regards to taxes owed and failure to respond can result in the loss of several rights and the taxpayer is responsible for the full amount of tax plus penalties and interest.
Once a tax debt is owed, where the taxpayer has not fulfilled their tax obligation, the IRS is able to place a tax levy. A tax levy allows the IRS to seize funds belonging to the taxpayer to repay the tax debt. Before a levy can be placed, however, the IRS must send a written notice for their right to a Collection Due Process Hearing, or a CDP Hearing. In this notice, the taxpayer is informed that they have the right to request this hearing and doing so can halt a levy while the hearing is ongoing.
These notices, along with hundreds of others, issued by the IRS are pages of fine print and misleading text font. Many of these notices look like mundane balance due notices that are automatically sent out, causing taxpayers to not read them thoroughly and lose their rights to hearings or to petition the tax court for leniency in their debt owed. It is hard to imagine that the intent of the IRS is anything but to deceive when in 1998, the U.S. Congress sanctioned that the IRS must provide clear and obvious legal notices to the taxpayers prior to taking action. Initially following this new requirement, the IRS issued statements with the purpose of the notice and the taxpayer's rights written clearly in bold – whether in the header of the notice or obviously stated within the first page of the notice. Now, in more recent years, the bold as disappeared and the font size has gotten smaller. Some notices are several pages of legal jargon, with the intent of the notice hidden within the pages. After attempting to read the notice, many give up, believing it to be unimportant, when it is in fact rather important statement of rights and a statement of available steps for recourse.
We advised that taxpayers pay special attention to IRS notices, especially if they are sent as certified mail. You have the legal right to be heard and failure to exercise this right can be can have a devastating effect on your tax debt. Contact us if you are unsure of the intent of any notice and for assistance in getting through your tax debt.


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Fairmont Royal York has served an impeccable Afternoon Tea since the day we opened in 1929. It's a grand tradition, and an essential part of our story: England's most beloved ritual – the taking of Afternoon Tea. The ritual has unfolded with dignitaries and royalty, as well as stars, actors, and celebrity elite.
There's a reason our tea is legendary. In addition to the world's finest teas, our award-winning chefs prepare accompanying dishes that are authentically local, harvesting organically grown herbs and fresh honey from our rooftop herb garden. These ingredients have been a part of the recipe since we first began tending bees and planting the soil in 1997.
Add in iconic, time-honoured Toronto tearooms, and you have a metropolitan experience that's deeply venerated – and yet somehow feels fresher than ever.


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Your child can receive an education in a variety of ways. You can always send them to a public school. For those who can afford it, private school is always an option. Another, more affordable, route is homeschooling. Does homeschooling appeal to you? If you're interested in making homeschool work for your family, keep reading.
Go on excursions with other local homeschooling families. This will provide fun and socializing opportunities. It keeps costs down due to bulk rates, too!
Rather than jumping into homeschooling on a whim, attend some workshops or conferences first, for your child's sake. A parent can become easily burdened by the duties of a teacher. Classes and conferences offer a chance to gain guidance and inspiration on the homeschooling process. Even if you already home school your child, you can still gain helpful information from these events.
Get your kids involved in the housework, or consider outside services. It is unrealistic to think that you can do it all by yourself. Between homeschooling and regular household duties such as shopping, cooking, and cleaning, you can find yourself wiped out. Accept help when it is offered without feeling ashamed.
Reach out to like-minded parents who homeschool. People choose homeschooling for many different reasons now. You have a very good chance that you'll find a great group of like-minded people that have similar philosophies and goals. These communities that are focused on homeschooling are excellent resources. You can find support and information that is extremely helpful, especially when you are new to it.
Do not make you and your family shut ins if you are planning on homeschooling. Find ways to network in your local area with other parents doing the same thing. Build the network with local support groups and meeting other parents or using online forums. A solid group of contacts provides you with an array of perspectives on homeschooling, advice and insights, and a more rewarding experience overall.
You have to understand that you can't make everything fun. You may have to play the bad guy and make your kids do things they don't necessarily want to do. Using flash cards repeatedly or reading an entire book on an uninteresting subject may not always be enjoyable. You can use a system of prizes that will help your kids focus on things they do not want to do.
When you work as a homeschool educator, it can be much easier on your home life if you can plan your family meals ahead of time. Creating your meals in advance can save you time and reduce worry during your homeschooling session. Cooking meals in advance is a good way to eliminate stress when things get busy. Try out a couple of different meal plans.
Homeschooling is a unique way to learn. It stands out in the crowd of learning options. Use the above advice to make your own home education endeavors more successful. For many families, homeschooling has become a wonderful asset to help children learn and thrive.


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LAWRENCE JUPP BSc (Hons) CEng MIStructE
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Special Expertise
Larry's special expertise is in the use of steelwork and he has been responsible for the structural design of many buildings, throughout the United Kingdom. His work can be seen on all manner of buildings in the public and private sector. During recent years Larry continues to be responsible for the structural design of hospitals, schools, colleges, industrial buildings, petrol filling stations and housing developments.
Career Details
Prior to obtaining his degree Larry undertook training in structural detailing with a steelwork fabricator and, as part of his formal training, was involved in highway design projects with West Sussex County Council.
Larry joined Archibald Shaw as a Graduate Engineer involved in the design of structures in reinforced concrete, structural steel and other materials. As a Project Engineer Larry developed his skill and experience in structural steelwork and in 1978 joined a steelwork supplier as Chief Engineer responsible for the design office.
In 1982 Larry re-joined Archibald Shaw as Senior Engineer and became a Director of the practice in 1989.
Larry is involved with projects at every stage of development from conception to construction and maintains a close liaison with clients and other members of the design team.
Larry's interests out of the office include cycling, trekking (Kilimanjaro in 2009) and supporting (now partly owning) Portsmouth Football Club.
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On Thursday 26 April, Old Blue Eyes aka Shar, Old Fart aka Bill Arul and I paid our respects to SB Loy at the National Press Club before going into Dataran Merdeka to lend solidarity with the Occupy Dataran Merdeka and Anti-PTPTN students.
No tents were pitched as all 61 were confiscated. The students had put up their sleeping mats in two separate groups on the padang and some were already sound asleep.
I wrote about this briefly on my Wall.
Went around to interface with pockets of people who came curious or were supporters of the students. At around 2.00am a young malay lad came out to me: "Uncle Zorro, I met you in a warong in Port Dickson during the by elections. I am here for 428. Will you be reporting live like you did in the Bagan Pinang by elections? One of your people told me what they were doing and asked me to volunteer. I sent you some sms and you used it in your live report."
I have been at this since Bukit Gantang days and the last one was at the Sibu state elections. I did not do it at Bersih 2.0 so that I could defy the ban on me together with the 90 others from entering KL for Bersih 2.00. I immediately gave Said an answer, "Yes, I will do it on Saturday morning." On Friday morning Virgin called to say, "Uncle B, I have booked a room for you from today on." I told the Virgin that I am free to move around and Bersih 3.0 was not an illegal gathering and that I was going live on Saturday morning with the help of Doreen Van Nadaraj, Stephen aka Shanghai Fish HERE. On Friday night Kam K, the mayor of Jl Changkat showed me how locked down Dataran Merdeka was….blocks, metal barriers and BARBWIRES….just as Flyer168 had smsed me earlier…..but there were thousands in festive mood.
TODAY I offer you two threads, one by Abdul Haleem, a Malaysian in Singapore whom I featured recently HERE and Donplaypuks whom I have featured a couple of times under my Friday Guest Blogger.


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Pennsylvania taxpayers will borrow $4 billion to repay the federal government for unemployment compensation. Unlike the feds, states pay their debt. And Obama has the nerve to call jobless benefits a stimulus? The economy will come back when Obama joins the unemployment line.
Corbett signs bill to repay jobless benefits debt


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Home Care Corner
Philips Sonicare Toothbrush Kit
Taking care of your oral health is a whole different story when you have braces. That's why Sonicare has teamed up with our office to create a program that can help patients with braces stay on track with keeping a clean and healthy mouth. With the help of your kit, patients can steer clear of common problems like gingivitis, tarter and demineralization, which can result in additional time and expense, and get the most beautiful and healthy smile possible.
The Sonicare kit comes free to you here at Morrone, Kaye and Yucha Orthodontics when you have full braces placed in our office. This is a GREAT value, because your package includes:
- Philips Sonicare EasyClean sonic toothbrush with replacement brush heads. The toothbrushes are light-weight and encourages attentive brushing of each quadrant of the mouth and reinforces a recommended brushing time of 2 minutes.
- Philips Sonicare Fluoridex Prescription-Strength Anticavity Toothpaste. Flavors include Mint or Fruit.
- Philips Sonicare Breath Rx, an antibacterial mouth rinse which helps prevent cavities.
Ortho Patient Kit
Our Ortho Patient Kit contains some of the most important supplies to help you during your time in braces. It contains a Full Handle Toothbrush, Travel-toothbrush, Dental Floss, Interdental Proxabrush, Orthodontic Wax, a Dental Mirror and Floss Threaders. More information on many of these items can be viewed below.
Philips Sonicare Fluoridex Toothpaste
This unique fluoride toothpaste is included in our kit (above). It can also be purchased here at our office for a nominal price. The perscription-strength formula provides for better remineralization after 10 days, low abrasion and helps to reverse white-spot lesions. This is a great addition to your treatment, especially for patients with a higher caries risk and orthodontic decalcification.
Colgate Peroxyl is an oral debriding agent and oral wound cleanser. It helps to cleanse and promote healing of minor mouth irritations, and provides a whole mouth cleaning after a daily regiment of brushing and flossing. Benefits include reducing bacteria to help prevent infection.
Orabase Paste with Benzocaine
Colgate Orabase Paste contains 20% Benzocaine to provide clinically proven pain relief for canker and mouth sores. A small amount of paste is placed on the affected area as needed. It forms a protective barrier over the lesion and shields from further irritation.
Proxabrush Trav-Ler
The proxabrush is an easy to use interdental brush to remove plaque from areas between braces and teeth most commonly missed by toothbrushing alone. As a popular and effective alternative to dental floss, proxabrush Trav-Lers are ideal for cleaning between natural teeth and orthodontic appliances. These can be easily adjusted up to 90 degrees fro access to hard-to-reach teeth toward the back of the mouth. The cap can be reversed to extend the handle for easier access to the back of the mouth. We recommend using these throughout the day, after each meal.
Platypus Orthodontic Flossers
The Platypus flosser increases flossing compliance up to 80% in pateints with braces. It's structure uses the tooth's natural anatomy to allow patients to floss correctly, eliminating the worry of damanging wires and brackets while flossing. No threading is required and you can floss your entire mouth in less than 2 minutes. It is the only flosser with the innovative structure which fits under the archwire, between the teeth and up to the gumline.
Orthodontic Wax
Orthodontic wax releaves discomfort by adhering to braces and wires and also to hooks, tubes and ligatures. Wax is recommended by dental professionals for relief from possible pain and irritaion caused by orthodontic appliances. It also protects the gums and soft tissue linings of the cheeks and lips providing a comfortable barrier from the sharp ends of wires and pointed appliance parts. Packaged in a small clear plastic case, a small amount of wax is removed and placed directly on the problem area. Remove before brushing and teeth cleaning and reapply as needed. Not to worry if the wax is swallowed! It is low in both calories and cholesterol :)
Gishy Goo
Gishy Goo is very similar to orthodontic wax. It prevents the braces from snagging the lips, cheeks and the tongue. It often remains in place better than wax and provides lasting comfort for lips and cheeks for up to 12 hours. A small amount of each tube is expessed simultaneously, then kneaded together and applied to the offending area. Make sure the area is dry before applying!
Soft - Picks
Soft-Picks are comfortable and easy to use between teeth cleaners for on-the-go removal of plaque and food particles. The flexible and tapered synthetic rubber bristles fit easily between most teeth, removing dental plaque where gum disaese often starts and toothbrushes alone cannot reach. The are highly recommended by dental hygienists and will help you to reach the goal of between-teeth cleaning at least once per day. They are proven to remove as much plaque as traditional floss and reduce interental bleeding as well as inflammation after 6 weeks of use.
Super Floss
Super Floss provides a solution for cleaning between braces and under appliances. It is designed with a stiffened-end dental floss threader, spongy floss and regular floss which all work together to acheive maximum results in removing plaque around and under the gumline.
Floss Threaders
Floss Threaders are designed to assist patients in threading dental floss under orthodontic braces and appliances, which tend to be plaque traps and require additional cleaning efforts. Flossing without threaders is almost impossible and a buildup of dental plaque may compromise the health and longevity of the appliance as well as the surrounding natural teeth. Cleaning the orthodontic appliances with the use of Floss Threaders should be done at least one time per day, in addition to regular toothbrushing and the use of a proxabrush.
Breath Rx
Breath Rx knocks out bad breath by going straight to it's source. This revolutionary system is designed to treat both symptoms and causes of bad breath. By harnessing the potent power of Zytex, Breath Rx is clinically proven to give you fresh breath all day long.
MI Paste
MI Paste is the only product for professional use containing Recaldent, a special milk-derived protein that releases calcium and phosphate to the surface of the teeth. MI Paste is used to help eliminate decalcifications. We offer MI Paste in mint or fruit flavors.
Retainer Brite
Drop one tablet into enough warm (not hot!) water to cover retainer or appliance. Place it into the solution, when the blue foam clears (about 15-20 mins) the appliance is clean. Rinse thoroughly with running water.
Plaque HD
Plaque HD is a professional plaque identifying toothpaste that helps patients identify and remove all traces of plaque. It quickly identifies plaque by turning green and shows you where to concentrate your brushing.
Philips Zoom Pens
Using it is simple: just remove the cap, click the pen button and brush the gel onto the surface of your teeth. That's it. For best results, use twice daily for two weeks. Wait 30 minutes after application before eating or drinking. We offer single or double packs.
Philips Day White Bleaching Kit
Day White bleaching requires a bleaching tray or an essix retainer. You can use an exsiting tray or we can make one for you at the office for an additional fee. Place a small teardrop amount on the front surface of each tooth in the trays. Insert trays and wear once a day for 15-30 minutes. After whitening, remove trays and rinse with cold water. Each tube is a three day supply, we offer single tubes or a 3 pack.
Sheer White Bleaching Strips
Sheer White is easy to apply and adapts tightly to the shape of each patient's teeth with no leakage. Sheer film technology ensures a comfortable fit for up to two hours of whitening. With it's 20% carbamide peroxide formulation, patients have a pleasant whitening experience with less sensitivity and no effect on their daily activites.


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|Human Immunology News 6.04 January 30, 2018
Infants Infected with Respiratory Syncytial Virus Generate Potent Neutralizing Antibodies that Lack Somatic Hypermutation
Scientists isolated more than 450 respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) fusion glycoprotein-specific antibodies from seven RSV-infected infants and found that half of the antibodies recognized only two antigenic sites. A subset of antibodies targeting one of these sites displayed potent neutralizing activity despite lacking somatic mutations, and similar antibodies were detected in RSV-naive B cell repertoires, suggesting that expansion of these B cells in infants may be possible with suitably designed vaccine antigens. [Immunity] Abstract | Graphical Abstract
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BATF-Dependent IL-7RhiGM-CSF+ T Cells Control Intestinal Graft-versus-Host Disease
Investigators showed that the Th17-defining transcription factor basic leucine zipper transcription factor ATF-like (BATF) was strongly regulated across human and mouse intestinal graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) tissues. Studies in complete MHC-mismatched and minor histocompatibility-mismatched GVHD models revealed that BATF-expressing T cells were functionally indispensable for intestinal GVHD manifestation. [J Clin Invest] Full Article
Tumor Infiltrating BRAFV600E-Specific CD4 T Cells Correlated with Complete Clinical Response in Melanoma
Researchers describe a patient with stage IV acral melanoma who obtained a complete response following adoptive transfer of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL). Analysis of the specificity of TIL identified rare CD4 T cells specific for BRAFV600E and diverse CD8 T cells reactive to non-mutated self-antigens. [J Clin Invest] Full Article
Gimap5-Dependent Inactivation of GSK3β Is Required for CD4+ T Cell Homeostasis and Prevention of Immune Pathology
Scientists showed that GTPase of immunity-associated protein 5 (Gimap5) is essential for the inactivation of glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK3β) following T cell activation. They showed that a human patient with a GIMAP5 loss-of-function mutation has lymphopenia and impaired T cell proliferation in vitro that can be rescued with GSK3 inhibitors. [Nat Commun] Full Article | Press Release
Angiogenic Factor-Driven Inflammation Promotes Extravasation of Human Proangiogenic Monocytes to Tumors
The authors showed mechanisms of extravasation of human CD14dimCD16+ patrolling and CD14+CD16+ intermediate proangiogenic monocytes (HPMo), using human tumor xenograft models and live imaging of transmigration. IFNγ promoted an increase of the chemokine CX3CL1 on vessel lumen, imposing continuous crawling to HPMo and making these monocytes insensitive to chemokines required for their extravasation. [Nat Commun] Full Article
Wide Expression and Significance of Alternative Immune Checkpoint Molecules, B7x and HHLA2, in PD-L1 Negative Human Lung Cancers
Scientists compared the expression and function of PD-L1 with alternative immune checkpoints, B7x and HHLA2. PD-L1 expression was identified in 25% and 31% of tumors in the discovery and validation cohorts, and was associated with higher stage and lymph node involvement. [Clin Cancer Res] Abstract
The Hippo Pathway Component TAZ Promotes Immune Evasion in Human Cancer through PD-L1
The Hippo pathway component WW domain-containing transcription regulator 1 (TAZ) is a transcriptional co-activator and an oncogene in breast and lung cancer. Investigators performed a comprehensive screen for immune-related genes regulated by TAZ and its paralog YAP using NanoString gene expression profiling. They identified the immune checkpoint molecule PD-L1 as a target of Hippo signaling. [Cancer Res] Abstract
Distinctive Expression of T Cell Guiding Molecules in Human Autoimmune Lymph Node Stromal Cells upon TLR3 Triggering
The authors investigated the ability of human lymph node stromal cells (LNSCs) derived from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), RA-risk and healthy individuals to sense and respond to pathogens. Human LNSCs cultured directly from freshly collected lymph node biopsies expressed TLR1–9 with exception of TLR7. [Sci Rep] Full Article
Direct Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) on Activation and Functional Properties of Human T Cell Subpopulations In Vitro
Scientists investigated the direct effects of human G-CSF on functionality of human T-cell subsets. Upon T-cell activation in vitro, G-CSF significantly and specifically enhanced the proportion of CD114+ T cells in central memory CD4+ T cell compartment. [Cell Immunol] Abstract
TLR7 Escapes X Chromosome Inactivation in Immune Cells
TLR7 is encoded by an X chromosome locus, and researchers examined whether the TLR7 gene evades silencing by X chromosome inactivation in immune cells from women and Klinefelter syndrome males. Biallelic B lymphocytes from women displayed greater TLR7 transcriptional expression than the monoallelic cells, correlated with higher TLR7 protein expression in female than in male leukocyte populations. [Sci Immunol] Full Article | Editorial
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Re-Emergence of Dendritic Cell Vaccines for Cancer Treatment
The authors provide a brief overview of dendritic cell (DC) function, describe mechanisms by which DC functions are disrupted by the tumor microenvironment, and highlight recent developments in DC cancer vaccines. [Trends Cancer] Abstract
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Morphotek to Present Poster on CA125 Suppression of Humoral Immune Responses of Antibodies
Morphotek®, Inc. announced that it presented the following poster: The Tumor-Shed Antigen CA125 Suppresses Humoral Immune Responses of IgG1, IgG3 and IgM-Type Antibodies. [Press release from Morphotek®, Inc. discussing research presented at the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology-Society of Immunotherapy of Cancer (ASCO-SITC) Symposium, San Francisco] Press Release
Stand Up To Cancer Awards $11M Convergence Research Program Using AI to Investigate Immunotherapies
Stand Up To Cancer announced a "Convergence 2.0" research initiative that awards $11 million to seven multi-disciplinary research teams to investigate immune system response to cancers. [Stand Up To Cancer] Press Release
Be The Match BioTherapies Invests in Tmunity Therapeutics to Support Advancement of Next-Generation T Cell Immunotherapies
Be The Match BioTherapies® announced that it has invested in Tmunity Therapeutics, a private clinical-stage biotherapeutics company focused on saving and improving lives by delivering the full potential of next-generation T cell immunotherapy. [Be The Match BioTherapies®] Press Release
Faced with Failing Antibiotics, Scientists Are Using Killer Viruses to Fight Superbugs
Patients in danger of dying from uncontrollable bacterial infections could find new allies: killer viruses known as phages. Armed with advances in DNA sequencing and artificial intelligence, a few startups are turning these natural enemies of bacteria into promising alternatives to antibiotics. [MIT Technology Review] Editorial
Computer Scientist to Lead French Research Giant; Interim Head Leaves Amid Misconduct Allegations
Computer scientist Antoine Petit, 57, is the new head of Europe's largest research organization. There was an unusual twist to Petit's appointment, however. A week before the official procedure ended, the French government named Petit interim president of the National Center for Scientific Research, a position that had been held by cell biologist Anne Peyroche since Fuchs's departure. [ScienceInsider] Editorial
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Spicy Bean Curd
Recipe source : A Taste of Home (page 74)
(My notes and adaptations in red)
Ingredients :
- 2 boxes water bean curd (I used only one 250g box)
- 100g minced pork
- 100g shrimps
- 3 tablespoons spring onion dices
- 2 tubes Japanese beancurd
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic (I used 2 tbsp)
- some chopped ginger (I used 1 tbsp)
- some water
Seasonings :
- 2 tbsp chilli bean paste (doubanjiang)
- 1.5 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- some sesame oil (I used about 1 tsp)
- some Chinese cooking wine (I used 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 tbsp pepper (I just added a dash or two)
- 2 tbsp light soya sauce
To thicken gravy :
- 1 teaspoon of tapioca flour mixed with some water.
Method :
1. Cut water bean curd and Japanese bean curd into pieces.
2. Heat up oil in pot, fry chopped garlic and ginger until fragrant.
3. Add minced pork and stir fry until meat changes color.
4. Add shrimps and stir fry until they change color.
5. Then add bean curds and seasonings and some water (not too much)
6. Stir gently to mix all ingredients well.
7. Braise until gravy is reduced and thicken with tapioca flour mixture.
8. Sprinkle spring onion dices and serve immediately.


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Lahore: Mr. Justice Nasir Saeed Sheikh of Lahore High Court has said that justice is an attribute of Allah and judges are the lucky and selected people who have been bestowed with the onerous responsibility of resolving the disputes of the aggrieved ones.
Hon'ble Judge was addressing a concluding ceremony of Capacity Building Training Course for female Civil Judges at Punjab Judicial Academy. Mrs. Justice Aysha A. Malik of LHC, Mr. Justice (R) Khalil ur Rehman Khan, Consultant PJA, Ashtar Ausaf, Advocate General Punjab and Zulfiqar Ali, President Lahore Bar Association also graced the occasion.
Hon'ble Judge advised the judges to acquire knowledge and excel themselves in the field of legal education. Knowledge was a unique virtue due to which Hazrat Adam (AS) was declared superior to angels and Almighty Allah ordered them to bow before Hazrat Adam (AS).
Hon'ble Judge said that it was a good omen that judges are being imparted valuable training at the Judicial Academy which was enhancing their skills and decision making powers. Judges are a fortunate lot in sense that both the parties to the case repose confidence in him. Therefore, credibility of Judge should be above board. Hon'ble Judge said that there was a great difference between a judge and a lawyer. A lawyer argues the case while the judge has to deliver judgment after hearing both the parties and sifting the truth. Therefore, these virtues and responsibilities enhance the stature of a judge. A judge who lacks decision making abilities is no better than his peon.
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The Dream Keeper's Daughter
Isabel Griffin has done her best to move on since her boyfriend, Max Adair, vanished without a trace eight years ago, leaving her heartbroken—and pregnant. Eerily enough, this isn't the first time someone Isabel loves has gone missing. When she was sixteen, her mother disappeared, and her father became obsessed with finding his long-lost wife—at the expense of parenting Isabel.
Determined not to repeat her father's mistakes, Isabel works hard to become a respected archaeologist and a loving mother to her daughter, Finn, a little girl with very unusual abilities. But while Isabel is on a dig in Barbados, she receives a disturbing phone call. The hauntingly familiar voice on the other end speaks just four words—"Isabel. Keep her safe."—before they're disconnected.
Isabel tries to convince herself that the caller can't possibly be Max. But what if it is, and Finn is in danger? As one mysterious event after another occurs, she can't shake the feeling that, despite what everyone else believes, Finn's father is alive—and he's desperately trying to reach her.
Take everything you know about time travel and throw it out the window. The Dream Keeper's Daughter had me on my toes the whole time. I really could not tell where the story was going and I kind of liked that.
The minute we are introduced to Isabel we are shown a character that can be vulnerable and tough at the same time.The first chapter sets the tone for the story and gets the imagination flowing. What happens next? What happened to Max? Why was she so freaked out to get his call? Those are the questions that instantly ran through my mind. I just knew I had to stick 'til the end to get some answers.
Some of the answers were shocking…
As time goes on in the story, I found myself getting impatient with Isabel. Her flip-flopping emotions really turned my head around way too much. There are two men in Isabel's life; one of them happens to be in the past (Max) and the other is a father figure to her daughter (Jake). It was kind of a weird relationship. At times it felt like Isabel was using Jake. She comes off tough (she does Karate after all) and emotionally stunted. Okay, I get it, she thinks she was abandoned by her boyfriend. I could understand why she doesn't want to let anyone in, but it was kind of wrong the way she was playing Jake. He was heartbreakingly in love with her and she…well…hell if I know. Even towards the end it was like pulling teeth to finally get her to say something along the lines of "I love you."
Another man who I felt totally sorry for? Max. It wasn't his fault. True, he does have the selfish type of personality, but he honestly did not know how the heck he ended up in the past and how long he actually spent there. The majority of the story goes back and forth between the past and present. However, it's towards the end where I think the story dragged a little bit. It turned into a love triangle type of thing and I felt bad for both men.
Ultimately, it really was an interesting read. I loved Max's scenes from the past. The author really did a great job with research. The setting was realistic.
There was a paranormal aspect to this story that kept me interested long after I became tired of Isabel. I really hope we get more of Max's story, because the ending? Well, it's kind of bittersweet.
"One man can save another. Only you know how to wipe your heart clean of what stains it."


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The Bears on Hemlock Mountain (1952)
Jonathan lived in a gray stone farmhouse at the foot of Hemlock Mountain. Now Hemlock Mountain is not a mountain at all, it was a hill, and not a very big one. But someone had started calling it Hemlock Mountain, and the name had stuck. Now everyone talked about "going over Hemlock Mountain."
It was the year when Jonathan was eight that he went over Hemlock Mountain. He was a fine big boy for his age. That was why his mother could send him over the Mountain all by himself.
I enjoyed reading Alice Dalgliesh's The Bears on Hemlock Mountain. Jonathan, the hero, is sent on a mission by his mother over the mountain. He is to fetch his aunt's biggest iron pot and bring it back to his mother. The family--the whole family--will be coming soon, and she'll need it. The very first signs of spring are just beginning. Will there be bears on the mountain? Will they have woken up yet? Are there bears living on the mountain at all--awake or sleep?
Jonathan and his mother find themselves both dwelling on the same thought: bears. (She at home; Jonathan on his journey). Both repeat to themselves:
There are no bears onHis journey will take him up and down the mountain twice. Once on the way to his aunt's house. Once on the way back to his own house. Can he make it there and back before the sun sets? Or will he get distracted and into some trouble?! Will readers learn if there are bears on the mountain?
Hemlock Mountain
No bears at all
Of course there are no bears on Hemlock Mountain
No bears, no bears, no bears, no bears at all.
© 2015 Becky Laney of Becky's Book Reviews


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Wisconsin Fugitive Who Stole A Large Quantity Of Guns & Sent A 161-Page Manifesto To President Trump Is Captured By Police!
The Wisconsin fugitive accused of stealing more than a dozen guns and mailing a conspiracy-laced manifesto to President Donald Trump was captured early Friday after a 10-day manhunt. Joseph Jakubowski was found hiding under a tarp at a "primitive camp site" that he had set up on a farm in Vernon County, police said. Police feared Jakubowski might have been planning an attack of some kind and more than 250 members of law enforcement along with the FBI and ATF fanned out across the state in search of him. Posted By Persist