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International Medical Graduates in Cardiology FellowshipBrain Drain or Brain Gain?
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- Published online February 10, 2015.
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- Tarek Alsaied, MD∗ (tarek.alsaied2{at}cchmc.org) and
- Peace C. Madueme, MD
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Dr. Tarek Alsaied, The Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue MLC, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229.
It was graduation day for 1 of the biggest and most prestigious pediatric residency programs in the country. Families came from every state to see their children graduate. Omar's family could not join him from overseas today, as they were not able to get the visa in time. The big news today was that the resident of the year award went to Omar, who is one of the few international medical graduates (IMGs) in the program. Like many IMGs, Omar was fascinated by cardiology, and he is currently pursuing his pediatric cardiology fellowship at the same institution. Omar was touched by President Barack Obama's speech on immigration reform, as he referred to immigrants by saying "they did not come here in search of a free ride or an easy life. They came to work, and study, and serve in our military, and above all, contribute to America's success" (1). Omar's goal is to leave his fingerprint on the field of pediatric cardiology, and he realizes this means a road full of obstacles that can only be overcome with persistent work.
There are 2 distinct groups of IMGs: those who were born and attended medical school in their home country, but come to practice and attain certification in the United States; and those who were born in the United States, but attended medical school abroad. Regardless of the pathway, IMGs have rapidly become an essential part of the adult and pediatric cardiovascular workforce in the United States (2). IMGs represent 37% of the physicians in internal medicine, 28% in pediatrics, and 30% of the fellowship training positions in cardiology (2–4). However, IMGs face many challenges to reach the same goals as their counterpart American medical graduates.
The first challenge for IMGs is to attain residency and fellowship positions in highly competitive academic institutions. A second very common rate-limiting factor faced by IMGs is obtaining the appropriate U.S. visa. Most IMGs come with a J-1 training visa or an H-1B work visa. In general, most universities and academic institutions will only accept the J-1 visa (although this rule has many exceptions) for medical trainees. The J-1 visa can be extended for up to 7 years; however, the trainee is required to return to his or her native country for 2 years after training completion prior to seeking re-entry into the United States for medical practice. As many IMGs often choose to stay in the United States for myriad reasons, they may preferentially search for institutions that sponsor the H-1B visa. The H-1B visa is a work visa that is valid for 6 years and does not have the same requirement for leaving the United States at the end of training. Unfortunately, many fellowship programs will not sponsor this visa, which limits the available options for IMGs.
Once training begins, IMGs can face challenges due to language barriers and cultural differences (4). As a result, some IMGs also experience isolation in the workplace, as well as a feeling of guilt for leaving their country and a need to give back to it (4). One of the largest causes of frustration for IMGs is "brain waste," because their skills obtained prior to coming to the United States are often unrecognized, underutilized, or unutilized (3).
Below are 7 tips for IMGs (5) that may help prevent brain waste and create brain gain, without brain drain:
1. Put first things first. There are varied, complex reasons why IMGs leave their countries and decide to train in the United States. One of the reasons is the excellent training at U.S. institutions compared with their own countries. As mentioned, many U.S. institutions will only offer the J-1 visa, which has the 2-year requirement to leave after training is complete. This may discourage some excellent IMG candidates who wish to stay in the United States and give back to the profession. Under the right academic and funding settings, numerous options for waiving the J-1 visa requirement exist. These opportunities often are not realized or utilized by IMGs. As such, we suggest prioritizing the academic considerations and goals in lieu of the visa type when deciding about future cardiology training. This will prevent the brain waste that may be associated with immigration.
2. Research always helps. Research helps develop intellectual and interpersonal skills for IMGs (4). Most importantly, studies show that residents and fellows who publish in peer-reviewed journals during training are more likely to continue publishing in their future careers (6). IMGs also could help meet the demand for physician scientists in the United States (7). Unfortunately, early career academic cardiologists are facing many challenges, including increased competition and less funding opportunities (8). To identify the motivated stars, many program directors and chairmen look for research and academic productivity when selecting incumbent fellows. Fellowship programs relish trainees who bring new research ideas, experiences, and work ethic to the table. Last, presenting research at national conferences and networking with other fellows and faculty members increases the possibility of establishing the next steps in their medical careers (9).
3. Turn abstracts into papers. Completing work with publications is a very important characteristic of a great fellow. It demonstrates your self-motivation and commitment to academic medicine. In an academic institution, your research contributions are as valuable as your clinical role (10).
4. Synergize. Good mentors are critical in academic cardiology, especially for IMGs (11). Search for mentors who have some experience with mentoring IMGs, because these mentors will have a more complete understanding of our backgrounds, milestones, and expectations (12). Oftentimes, multiple mentors are better than a solitary one. Another important synergistic aspect is connecting to other fellows in different programs through the local societies, including the state chapters of the American College of Cardiology. These societies will provide opportunities to network and exchange experiences and can help locate employment when the time comes (9).
5. Seek systematic ways to give back to your own country. To overcome feelings of guilt for staying in the United States and to change the brain drain into a brain gain, giving back to your country of origin can be essential. There are many ethnic medical associations based in the United States that have activities to help your country of origin, including online training courses, scholarships for new IMGs, and health mission trips that can aid in building the health care capacity in your native countries. Additionally, helping prospective IMG students from your own country and even other countries by offering mentorship opportunities and becoming a person of contact can be extremely valuable for the newcomers, and is also personally rewarding.
6. Keep working hard. Calvin Coolidge once said, "Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not…. Genius will not…. Education will not…. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent" (13). Many IMGs report that hard work was the key to their success in training, despite many barriers and failures. As the number of IMGs in the U.S. medical training programs continue to decrease with the increased number of American medical graduates, persistence and hard work become more valuable (14).
7. Sharpen the saw. Maintain balance and renew your resources and energy. Although we always recommend healthy lifestyles to our patients, we should also adhere to this recommendation (15). This will provide the long-term energy that will help maintain the drive necessary for a long, sustainable future career.
Although the available positions for IMGs within cardiology training may decrease in the future as the number of American medical graduates increases, these recommendations may help IMGs excel in a cardiology fellowship program. In essence, persistence and hard work cannot be overstated. IMGs will continue to contribute to the field of cardiology in the United States.
- Ragavendra R. Baliga, MD (rrbaliga{at}gmail.com)
RESPONSE: Aim for a B-HAG
Drs. Alsaied and Madueme discuss the opportunities, challenges, and frustrations faced by international medical graduates (IMGs) pursuing a career in cardiovascular medicine in the United States. The U.S. certification process ensures that the brightest graduates of medical schools from other countries have an opportunity to obtain advanced medical training in the United States. IMGs have not only filled important manpower needs that otherwise would have significantly compromised the value of U.S. cardiovascular care, but have also undeniably had a positive, lasting effect on clinical care, medical education, and research (1). However, some have argued that by attracting medical school graduates from other nations, the United States has cannibalized the much-needed medical manpower of these "donor countries," particularly developing nations—the so-called "brain drain" (2,3). To minimize the damage of this migration and to enhance the spirit of cooperation, the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 established the J1-exchange visa program (4). The intent of the J1-exchange visa program is to "promote international medical education through programmatic and research activities" (4). This J1-exchange visa program is, therefore, designed neither to be a hurdle nor a pathway for legal immigration, but instead to be a program of mutual exchange between the donor countries and the United States. To minimize brain drain, the J1-exchange visa program requires individuals who seek to remain in the United States after training to obtain a certificate of waiver from their home countries and to return and serve their home countries for at least 2 years.
Despite the long-held view that the migration of doctors impoverishes the home country (2,3,5), contemporary economists suggest that migration of a country's brightest can benefit the economy of their less wealthy homelands (6). The benefits come primarily through remittances of income, the positive effect of returning migrants, and the possibility that being able to migrate to greener pastures induces other individuals to seek more advanced education (6). Many established cardiologists have helped build or support clinical or academic infrastructure in their native countries, and others have served, started, or contributed to limited clinical care facilities in their home countries.
Finally, like other immigrants, IMGs come to the United States because of the belief that anyone can pull themselves up by their bootstraps and succeed. Successful immigrants also possess "the triple package," which includes impulse control, a sense of superiority, and a simultaneous sense of insecurity (7). Together, these attributes result in a driven individual with "the self-belief, the discontent, and the grit" (7) to achieve success. Although there will be obstacles to overcome, many IMGs have achieved extraordinary accomplishments and have contributed not only to the vitality of the U.S. health care system, but also to global health care. In addition to Drs. Alsaied and Madueme's recommendations, I suggest that IMGs model their pathway on successful IMGs who have preceded them and to consider having a "big hairy audacious goal" (B-HAG) (8,9). A B-HAG, a 5-, 10-, or 30-year mission statement, should be strategically and emotionally compelling. As IMGs progress through their careers and as circumstances change, these goals may have to be regularly updated to be relevant, but having a clearly defined goal at each stage will allow better focus on the future. Having an international background and U.S. training in cardiovascular sciences is a distinct advantage, particularly with burgeoning demands of global health (10,11). IMGs can leverage their backgrounds and clinical expertise to make a difference both in the United States and in their native countries.
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The Steep Costs of Financial Compliance and the Solution
"Some British banks aggressively sold 'ineffective and inefficient', but highly profitable, payment protection insurance (PPI) for more than a decade," according to The Guardian. These compliance breaches, which resulted in billions of fees to clients who were mis-sold products, highlight the potential repercussions of bad or inefficient financial advice. This challenge isn't limited to the UK…
The wealth and credit management compliance industry in Australia is in need of change. There are a significant number of manual processes and overhead associated with audit controls for compliance purposes. To meet the Australian Securities and Investment Commission's (ASIC's) regulatory monitoring and supervisory compliance requirements, dealer groups must be able to demonstrate that regular compliance audits are carried out with each adviser.
The cost of compliance, combined with the risk of non-compliance, poses a major challenge to distributors. Firms want to reduce errors that result from manual intervention, a lack of process and enforcement of policies. There is also a desire for advisers to spend more time building relationships and less time on administrative tasks. Accomplishing these goals requires technology with controls managed by the business, to:
- Improve the quality and efficiency of advice
- Monitor and mitigate client and adviser risk
- Achieve transparency, consistency and compliancy
- Regain investor trust
- Reduce the operational cost of compliance
So how can you go about ensuring the correct advice is given every time? By empowering your business to control the authoring and execution of compliance logic before the provision of advice. This is a progressive transition from reactive to proactive compliance controls, and it is achieved via decision management.
My next blog post, which will be released shortly, will quantify the benefits of decision management and it will highlight the key to decision management for compliance projects…Share this blog post

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Here is a fun new song from Jacob Davis. He's a new artist for us here on CML. I think he's also pretty new in the country world, but you know how those things go.
"New" artists could have been spending the better parts of their lives in Nashville working for their breakout moment. I don't know the back story with Jacob, but we're going to check out this new single and see what we got.
What I Wanna Be – Jacob Davis
Catchy, right?
The first time I heard this was on Wild Country on Spotify. It kind of starts out like a normal love song, but then things really change and get rolling and jiving. It's just a song that's almost like a dance song or something like that.
The trend in country right now is for more love songs. A little on the sappy songs especially with the lyrics. It's a little swing on the pendulum from the Bro Country thing.
And this song from Jacob fits right in with that style. Straight ahead love song. Kind of sappy. But it works and it especially works because it's a funky and different style. Maybe a little Thomas Rhett and Sam Hunt.
I'm rooting for this one. Jacob is on Black River. They've had a breakout with Kelsea Ballerini recently. I'm curious to see if they can break more artists.
What do you think of this one?
Chart Estimate: #30
CML Points: 86/100


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1. NJT - Plauderville Station (MBPJ)
2. Taqueria Downtown
Stefani: The salsa and the dip is fresh made and always served first. I will always always a second batch.
3. NY Waterway Ferry Terminal Paulus Hook
Stefani: Convenient and always moving .
4. Noches De Colombia #4
Stefani: Tres leches cake is amazing. Perfect to share. A very friendly staff.
5. Mike's Subs Belmar
6. Nobu
Stefani: Please order the Petite Omakase DESSERT ! Omggggg. Beautiful atmosphere ! Sweet potatoes as a side order meant to satisfy a child. You only get a few thin slices. Make reservations !!
7. Mynt Lounge
Stefani: A very interesting, diverse club! Try to find a promoter for VIP! Place is very small and over packed but still had a blast !!
8. Bâoli Miami
Stefani: A must visit when in Miami even if you don't like Asian food 🙋🏻outside looks horrible but the inside area is beautiful like your in a rain forest. Make reservation for 10 pm for the live show at 11.
9. Eden Roc Resort Miami Beach
Stefani: Awesome and chill resort! Great location and plenty of pools and right on the beach. Chill reggae music playing during the day. Non of that house / techno music . Family friendly. Delicious FOOD.
10. Astoria Coffee
Stefani: Quiet , chill atmosphere . Perfect for bringing your laptop and getting work done. Searing is limited and staff is friendly .
11. Dean & DeLuca
Stefani: Their iced Cappuccinos are amazing.... But they don't offer wifi to customers....
12. ReJuiceaNation
13. Old No. 77 Hotel and Chandlery
Stefani: Very cool and hip hotel!! If you love art and old fashioned alarm clocks this is the place for you !! Plus the location is great!
14. Café du Monde
Stefani: There is always a line in the morning and afternoon... But no lines in the evening... Lines go fast so don't worry. Always a small band playing music on the street for you to enjoy!
15. French Market
Stefani: Coolest market ever!! Been around for centuries and apparently has some of the best gumbo in NOLA. Try all the food stands :)
16. Eat New Orleans
Stefani: Amazing Caesar salad!! It comes in the smallest plate when served on the side but still amazing.
17. Turning Point
18. Starbucks
Stefani: Very cute inside setup. Not enough seats for the amount of people who go to study and work. Awesome playlist playing !!
19. Jammin' Crepes
Stefani: Very American styled crepes. No typical Nutella ,strawberries and banana crepes. Lots of different jams if that's your style. Cute atmosphere. Great customer service.
20. The Manor
Stefani: From the outside it looks like a beautiful mansion.The inside however, looks like a old rich mans mansion.Very dark with lots of outdated carpets. Delicious desserts.Great for holiday work parties
21. Jersey Mike's Subs
Stefani: Way better than Subway. Delicious tuna sub!! You pay for real and fresh ingredients. Worth it !
22. Simona's Bakery
Stefani: Just like all the local bakeries near by. Always busy with a steady flow of customers so it must be amazing. The lemon cake is great!!!
23. Dunkin'
24. King Falafel
25. Manhattan Bagel
26. 10th Ave Burrito
27. Dunkin'
28. Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room
29. Dunkin'
30. Turnstile Coffee
Stefani: Probably the coolest Brooklyn vibe , amazing coffee spot at the jersey shore. I love Belmar and all its coffee shops. Very chill and relaxing. Con: closes early .
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Want to own your own big piece of Boeing 787 Dreamliner history?
Bidadoo auctions is offering up this MaxMove 787 aircraft engine loader on ebay. The loader was built in 2007, has capacity to lift 31,000 pounds, is 276 inches wide, 226 inches high (with platforms stowed) and 401 inches long, and weighs 70,500 pounds, and is in "very good" condition, according to the listing.
Boeing is getting rid of it because of a change in production methods, the listing adds.
Boeing moved to a "much leaner pylon winch system to load engines, which has yielded significantly faster engine installation times," FlightBlogger reported Thursday.
The starting bid is $14,999.99, not including removal from Boeing's Everett plant and shipping. The winning bidder must have the loader removed from Boeing property by July 1 and use a Boeing-approved rigger to get it out of the Everett plant. The listing estimates the cost of disassembly, freight prep and loading at $16,000. That's not included in the bid price.
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Board #172 | Summer Rustic
I think if I were having a ranch wedding, I'd do it something like this, in late summer, with lots of wildflowers. And how really cool would it be if the groom and groomsmen wore jeans and suspenders? I think it works perfectly in this rustic inspiration board.
Mood: rustic summer romance
Palette: tan, yellow, green
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Top row from left: Justina McCaffrey dress from Brides, Suzy Clement bouquet photo via The Bride's Cafe, photo by John & Joseph
Row 2: flowers by Kathryn Kenna, suspender-and-denim groom from Brides, seating card clothesline from Red Ribbon Studio, cake from Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 3: barn photo by Suzy Clement, Toast lantern via Peonies and Polaroids, sunflower table by LMD Floral
Row 4: cookie jar from Amorology, basket of flowers, long bouquet ribbon via Brooklyn Bride, ring pillow by Kate Headley


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"Hello, your jitney has arrived," Laura A. Warman says by phone from the driver's seat of her 2007 Honda Fit, parked outside Downtown's Omni William Penn Hotel. It's 10:30 on a Wednesday night, and the local artist awaits her next passenger. He needs to stop in Bloomfield before heading to Shadyside, but this ride isn't entirely about the destination.
While Warman silently drives, her collaborator, James Mueller, sits with the passenger in the back seat to create "an experience." Mueller reads some poems, leads some word-association exercises and asks some conversation-sparking questions. In between, he challenges the amenable passenger to games of rock, paper, scissors. Afterward, Mueller says that his goal was to engage the rider in "an unusual but genuine way."
The jitney idea formed when Warman's car was broken. When the car was finally fixed, she "just wanted to drive people everywhere." Most of her friends lack cars, and don't feel safe walking. "It's important for women to feel safe going to the bar at night," Warman says. However, since she started the jitney service in May, two-thirds of her passengers have been men. She's not sure why.
Warman initially averaged two rides a week. But word spread, and now she does four or five. She advertises with posts on Craigslist, Facebook and local online forum Never Tell Me the Odds. Warman doesn't charge for the jitney service, but accepts donations that she splits with her collaborators.
Inside Warman's cerulean cab, a soft navy fabric decorates the back seat, where two gossip magazines lie, both with Kim Kardashian on the cover. A platinum blonde weave is fastened festively to the back of the front seats.
A few days after the William Penn fare, Warman invited musician Ken Kaminski along while she took a fare to Shadyside. Kaminski sat in front, holding guitar pedals with control knobs. At his feet rested a boom box. The sound installation filled the car with feedback, giving way to warm, crinkly static. It sounded like Kaminski was tuning an old radio. He held a contact mic that picked up vibrations in solid objects, moving it from the seat to the door and the dashboard. Wordlessly, Warman extended what might have been a 10-minute trip to 30 minutes to give Kaminski time to finish the show. She did laps around the Edward Manning Bigelow monument on Schenley Drive, and even took a few cobblestone roads to transform the sound.
Warman, a Portland-area native, studied at George Washington University, in Washington, D.C., before moving to Pittsburgh in 2011. She lives in Highland Park, works full time at Whole Foods and juggles projects including a subscription-based newsletter. Every month, she fills 4-by-6-inch postcards with poems and illustrations, then mails them to 100 people. The idea is to share her work outside of the Internet. "I wanted to force myself into people's houses," she says.
Much of Warman's work involves creating new spaces in which to form human connections. Jokingly, she compares her projects to the "Holy Trinity": "the newsletter, the jitney service and myself as Jesus."


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Think Like a Thin Person, Lose Weight and Keep It Off
Weight loss is not about what you eat, it's about why and how you eat.
So many of us struggle to feel comfortable and confident with our body and I really think it's time to change this. So today I want to share with you some powerful insights into how thin people think and how it can help you lose weight without dieting, read this post on sodapdf for better editing and note taking.
Please take just five minutes right now and read this post. You'll be glad you did. By the time you've finished reading this you will have the tools you need to start 'thinking thin'. I promise you, weight loss will be a joyous consequence.
Do you find that when you look at a thin person you think any of the following?
- "She must starve herself to look like that!"
- "She must have the 'skinny gene'"
- "I bet he has a really fast metabolism"
- "She's probably really miserable because she must be hungry!'
Well think again
Did you know that people who are naturally thin and people who constantly battle with their weight are very different? Not just on the outside but on the inside too.
Many people mistakenly believe that genetics plays an important role in our shape and size but recent scientific evidence suggests differently.
The biggest difference between people who are thin and people who battle with their weight isn't metabolism or genetics.
It is a mind-set
People who battle with their weight have a very different mindset than those people who don't seem to gain weight easily. People who say they can eat what they want, chose to eat and think very differently from those who have to watch what they eat.
What can you do?
One very powerful thing you can do right now in order to lose weight and keep it off is to think like a thin person.
People who are naturally thin share some common characteristics that people who are always dieting or struggling to lose weight don't seem to have.
1. Thin people can tell the difference between hunger and desire. When they see something that looks tasty, they will tend to consider whether or not they are hungry before making a decision.
2. If they have eaten and are not hungry they won't eat. Simple. They pay attention to how their stomach feels, and if they feel any type of inflammation they will listen to their body and take the patriot health alliance products. You can also get injectable fillers in Beverly Hills, CA for your dermal care.
3. Thin people are comfortable with feelings of hunger. They can tolerate hunger and wait until the next meal time without feeling panicky.
4. Thin people don't dwell on feelings that accompany cravings. They can better tolerate food cravings without giving in.
5. Thin people eat to the point of feeling pleasantly satisfied. In other words, they leave room for more and feel better that way. They tend to feel uncomfortable if they overeat and avoid becoming excessively full even if there is delicious food still left on the plate.
6. Thin people have a better and more realistic understanding of how much they eat. If a thin person overeats which isn't very often, they will tend to eat less at other meals to keep in balance and don't make a big deal of it.
7. When they are emotionally upset they don't turn to food for comfort. If anything they tend to lose their desire to eat. Comfort eating can cause you to become self-critical, undermine your confidence and feel worse than you did before you sought comfort and thin people have a better understanding of this.
8. Thin people don't see weight gain as a catastrophe. They quickly address the issue by controlling their eating and exercising more.
9. They believe they can make good decisions. They don't think that intuitive eating is unfair. Contrary to what most people believe, thin people do make an effort to maintain their weight and stay healthy. They accept limitations of smaller portions or eating healthier food without feeling that life is unfair.
10. Thin people manage their weight better when they reach their ideal weight. They view healthy eating as a way of life rather than the means to an end. They have a positive way of thinking about food and weight that isn't dependent upon what size they are.
11.They don't break off a healthy eating diet just because they have reached their target. They stay with the plan.
So if you:
- Confuse hunger with the desire to eat.
- Like the feeling of being stuffed full.
- Fool yourself about how much you eat.
- Comfort yourself with food.
- Have a low tolerance for hunger and cravings
- Feel helpless and hopeless when you gain weight.
- Focus on feeling that things are unfair.
- Stop dieting once you lose the weight.
Chances are you will continue to struggle with your weight.
My advice to you is very simple: Think like a thin person and you will experience amazing results because weight loss is not about what you eat, it's about why and how you eat.
Start today, think like a thin person for just one day. Take five minutes out this evening and reflect on the decisions and actions you made. Were they different? Write down your thoughts and experiences so that you can see in black and white how this mindset shift affected your behavoiour.
Now I would like to hear from you. Drop me an email and let me know what you think. Or do the homework and let me know how you got on. I read and reply to every email I receive and I would be happy to help if there was anything you found challenging or if you'd like to share some successful insights that would be wonderful too!


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"Prom King" Skylar Spence Brings His Vaporwave Empire to Green Label Live: Las Vegas
Lauded as the, "Ambassador of Vaporwave" by Billboard, Skylar Spence is at a very interesting time in his career. Moving from Keats Collective to Car Park, along with a new alias, the artist has reinvented himself both from a musical stand point, and personally. With the current project representing the artist's "gross re-imaginations of the past," Skylar is the most comfortable he's ever been, and rightfully so. His new album, Prom King, will be out in September, and we were able to connect with the artist to talk about his past work, current mindset, and his home town before plays Green Label Live: Las Vegas this weekend at LAX at the Luxor.
As a Degrassi superfan you must be super happy. I heard it went from cancellation to renewal on Netflix, so I know you're probably stoked about that.
So stoked! I freaked out when I heard the news of the impending cancellation. A lot of people think Degrassi died with Drake, but those people are foolish and wrong. The later seasons are so good. I really hope Netflix got the whole series for syndication.
I saw in an interview that you used to play Duran Duran covers on drums when you were little. Somehow that's not very surprising with the aesthetic feel of your music. Are you a new wave fan?
Yeah! I listened to my dad's record collection pretty exclusively before I figured [torrenting] out (which was still pretty early). Duran Duran was my favorite, but I also loved New Order, ABC, Erasure, Depeche Mode, and all of them.
Do you still see yourself as a part of Vaporwave? A lot of people look at World Tour and Hit Vibes as some of the genre's defining pieces; Billboard even branded you as the genre's ambassador.
The music I make now is definitely structured like pop music. If anything, I've definitely retained some Vaporwave influence in my production. I've always liked music that makes you feel like you're dreaming, and I really want to continue exploring the science behind that.
Since your move to Car Park, your career's really hit some mainstream coverage. "Fiona Coyne," actually ended up being featured on the show, Nashville, recently. How did this bridge from Vaporwave to one of your songs being featured on prime time television happen?
No idea! I couldn't believe it when I saw that on the air. It was like over 45 minutes into the episode and I was so scared it wasn't actually going to air and my family would think I was a compulsive liar. Thankfully that was a road we narrowly avoided.
As a fellow Long Islander who's invested in dance music, I feel that Long Island has always gotten short shrift in terms of culture. The only thing musically we really have going on is pop-punk and hardcore, but that has always been the case for a long time and decent dance music is pretty much non-existent here. What is your relationship with your hometown? Do you think a change will ever happen?
Long Island has been my primary source of inspiration for songwriting to this point. I was never super into the music scene (besides the pop punk as you said!) and was finding music on the Internet pretty early in my life. But I would absolutely love to bring a DIY scene to LI. I love the band Mr. Twin Sister. They grew up in a town ten minutes from mine!! I think there's fantastic music all over the world just waiting to find an audience.
You made Hit Vibes when you dropped out of college while battling bouts of depression. It makes sense, when listening to that album. It's super uplifting, almost triumphant in a way. I can see that the project was cathartic for you. With that said, where does Prom King come from?
Prom King comes from a pretty different mindset, lots of gross re-imaginations of the past, on that one. I'd like for people to think it's uplifting, too. I like the visual of a little kid putting his dad's shoes on and he magically grows to fill them—only I am the little kid and the shoes represent EDM, if that makes sense.


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Tremayne Gilling: "My first trip down a bobsleigh wasn't a comfortable ride"
Tremayne Gilling's entry into bobsleigh is becoming all too familiar.
Of the eight men selected to represent Team GB at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeonchang, three of them have a background in track and field.
Joel Fearon, Greg Cackett and Toby Olubi are all ex sprinters representing Britain in South Korea who decided to make the switch from the track to the ice.
Gilling, meanwhile, has a 100m personal best of 10.25 seconds, but narrowly missed out on Olympic selection for this month's Winter Olympics.
For the moment he is focusing on his sprinting wrapped up in his GB bobsleigh jacket performing drills at the Mile End athletics track.
In 2016, Fearon set a new personal best of 9.96 seconds in the 100m after taking a break from the sport. Indeed, despite his time away Fearon was the fastest man in the UK for that year and Gilling realises that a good season on the track will carry over to the next bobsleigh season.
He explained: "My best couple of seasons in bobsleigh was coming off a good athletics season, so what I'm going to do is get back to athletics, get myself in good sprinting shape, as I was four, five, six years age."
"I know the bobsleigh technique now, I know what I need to do to make a team and now I need to put the two together and hopefully in four years' time I'll make the Beijing Olympics."
But Gilling has already impressed greatly in the bobsleigh having reached the World U26 Junior Championships which does seem quite old to be a junior. This bodes well for him as he will be 31 when the Beijing Olympics come around in 2022.
He clarified: "You don't get to the top of your sport until you're a little bit older so I think that's the reason but it is quite old for a junior.''
At that competition Gilling achieved a fifth place finish in the 2-man bobsleigh with his driver Bradley Hall, who came 12th alongside Joel Fearon in the two-man bobsleigh in Pyeonchang.
In much the same way that Gilling believes that sprinting can help your bobsleigh, he feels that Fearon's sub-10 100m clocking was thanks in part to his career as a bobsledder.
"Doing bobsleigh stuff gets you very robust, it gets you very powerful and I think the transfer for bobsleigh really helped him in his [Fearon's] first 30-40 meters and as you can see he gets out very well and then the top-end speed is from his athletics training. I think the combination works very well.
"Coming into athletics now, doing bobsleigh, it's made me a stronger person because even though the training's different – we don't do as many longer runs – I think I've developed as an athlete, so coming back to athletics now I think I'm ready to move on, so it's helped a lot doing bobsleigh."
Also, on Gilling's CV is a fourteenth place finish in the 2017 European Championship and multiple World Cup finishes.
Despite his extensive experience in such a short space of time, he had mixed feelings about the bobsleigh when he first stepped on the track.
"My first trip down a bobsleigh I was questioning why I was doing that sport because it wasn't a comfortable ride, it wasn't nice at all but after when you get down there and you've finished the run, as much as you hate it, it's like 'actually I wanna go again."
The switch into bobsleigh came when Gilling's coach Lloyd Cowan suggested he look into the sport after having been frustrated by injuries – his training partner Simeon Williamson had already gone into the sport.
With bobsleigh being a winter sport and athletics being held in the summer, he would not have to give up his first love. But just starting was a pathway into the unknown. Prior to taking it up, Gilling had never watched a race and his only knowledge of the sport was from the popular film Cool Runnings which is based on Jamaica's first ever appearance at a Winter Olympics in 1988.
The belief that sprinters would excel in the bobsleigh was held by two Americans, George Finch and William Maloney, who in 1970, went to Jamaica to recruit talent. Having not managed to persuade any athletes, they instead turned to the military to find their sledders.
Nonetheless they were proved right as many sprinters today alternate between the two sports.
However, Gilling concedes that it will always be a struggle to promote winter sports in the UK.
"I think it's always going to be difficult because we don't have many winter facilities in this country like for bobsleigh we train on the dry slope in Bath, we train on a track," he says.
He adds: "I think because we don't do it in school, or we don't do it growing up, it's not really a part of us."
With no ski resorts and a general lack of facilities, it is unlikely that Britain will be able to compete with a country like Norway who currently top the Pyeongchang medal table. But with the rise of British sprinters excelling in the sport, bobsleigh just might become a forte of Team GB's Winter Olympic charge.
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Veteran striker Dimitar Berbatov has revealed his desire to return to the Premier League.
The former Spurs, Manchester United and Fulham forward told BBC Radio 5 Live he is looking for a new team.
He is a free agent having been released after just one season with PAOK Salonika - but would you want him at West Bromwich Albion ?
Here's the arguments for and against engaging an aging but mercurial centre forward.
Berba the Baggie
Thirty-five is no age. Berbatov told Mark Chapman: "In football you can either play or not - it's not about age. You either have it or not. I want to still play because it's a love affair."
Class is permanent. The former Bulgaria skipper has PLENTY of that. He not only won his country's Footballer of the Year award seven times - he won it more than the legendary Hristo Stoichkov.
Men United. Berbatov knows Jonny Evans and Darren Fletcher from his time at Old Trafford - familiar faces would help him fit in.
Bums on seats. Much has been made of Albion's disappointing attendances, Berbatov might be aging but he's also A List.
244. That's the number of goals he's scored in a long, illustrious career that has brought him half-a-dozen major honours and 78 international caps.
Do you think Dimitar Berbatov would be a good signing for West Bromwich Albion?
Dimitar - but no ta.
Class isn't permanent, if it was bring back Bob Taylor, Kevin Phillips and Bomber Brown. You've got to be able to move to score goals.
A Pulis player? More of a luxury player. Berbatov is undoubtedly skilful but even in his heyday he was never a bully the defence, run through a brick wall kind of guy.
Money. Might be no object under the new owners but would you get good value for a player who would presumably command a big salary?
One for the future? Hardly. At most you'd get two seasons out of Berbatov, in the meantime Berahino kicks his heels even harder scrapping for first team opportunities.
Greek gift. Berbatov lasted just one season in Salonika, in a division which is hardly as competitive as the Premier League. His career is on the way down, not the way up.


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SUBJECT: Memorial University of Newfoundland offers unique personal and professional development classes this fall
DATE: Sept. 19
Middle-Eastern belly dancing, the ABCs of Wine, Communicating with Difficult People and the Taste, History and Mystique of Single-malt Scotch are just a few of the unique classes being offered this fall by Memorial University of Newfoundland thanks to an exciting lineup co-ordinated by its Division of Lifelong Learning.
The division, which organizes general interest and professional development classes, has recruited top-notch and interesting instructors once again for the classes. This fall's roster includes award-winning visual artist Gerry Squires, author Ed Kavanagh, Mount Pearl Mayor Steve Kent and musician Randy Ring.
The classes – which are open to the general public and the university community – run the gamut of topics including crafts, personal finance, photography, computer technology, and gardening.
Specialized classes are available in: American Sign Language, Introductory Guitar, Painting with Acrylics, Deep Relaxation Yoga, Traditional Rug Hooking, Decorating for the Holidays, Coastal Navigation, and the Fundamentals of Web Design.
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Fire and Ice – a poem by Robert Frost
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
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This little jingle penned back in the twenties by one of America's favorite poets, still remains popular, even today. Perhaps with the ongoing debate about global warming and climate change, this nine-letter stanza is seeing a rebirth of its own. Even so, the short poem has turned out to be one of the most popular of all of Robert's Frost work. I guess this goes to show that bigger is not better.
Ice Age Now
Not to long ago, while researching an article on underwater volcanoes for the content mill, I came across a website called Ice Age Now. This is definitely one place, on the web that sing the accolades of "Global Warming". Instead, they put forth the proposition that the planet is about to enter a Mini-Ice Age similar to what was experienced a 1,000 years ago. Furthermore, climate on earth is controlled much more by the sunspot activity and the resultant radiation (or lack thereof), rather than man's activity on the planet. Evidence is cited from around the world to back up their claim. For example just this week they mentioned a three foot blizzard in southern Chile (its winter down there), a blizzard in the mountains of China (that's definitely odd and unusual) and earthquakes at the Katla volcano in Iceland (they were very small, 3.8 was the biggest. Absent from this weeks news flashes was the heat wave in the Central U.S.
"It's a cycle, it's a cycle, it's a cycle"
No, this is not a quote from somebody watching the Tour de France, but rather the slogan from some observers of our global weather at Ice Age Now. Nonetheless, predictions about world weather patterns and not something to be put forth lightly. Case in point is the famous Krakatoa volcano, which put so much ash into the atmosphere that the weather patterns around the world were affected. Could man be capable of the same thing today. I think so, but pinpointing cause and effect in such matters is not easily accomplished. Some days like today when temperatures are sky high, I ponder whether the earth is getting too warm. Maybe a chain of monster volcanoes going off will cool the planet down. But then who knows what next January will bring.


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This Valentine's Day there is plenty to treat your other half to, or yourself!
Here is a comprehensive list for you to have a glance at, to give you inspiration for the day of love!
Valentine's Day at Arras
At this stunning restaurant nestled in the heart of Sydney's CBD, it's the perfect choice for an inner city splash out. Think amazing food, stunning intimate interior and LOTS of brownie points! There's a five course menu and an eight course degustation to choose from.
Bucket List Bondi
"Come in to The Bucket List and break bread with your Valentine on February 14!" – The lovely guys at Bucket List: Bondi 's beach-front trendy eatery, have baked a special heart shaped loaf.
Top chef Tom has created a platter that he calls -'Love to Share'. It promises to be amazing and has a bit of an aphrodisiac theme -rock oysters, tartare of salmon served with avocado crème, fresh figs , almonds, pomegranate and zucchini flowers … which will be sure to get you in the mood! at $40 it is incredible value.
Valentine's Day with the Keystone Group
The Scoot N Root
Glass of Madam Coco rosé, 1 x red stemmed rose, shared platter of aphrodisiacs to start and a main course – $55 per person
Glass of Taittinger, 1 x red stemmed rose, shared platter of aphrodisiacs to start, a main course and dessert – $99 per person
*Have dinner with us then head then over to Darlinghurst Theatre to see Torch Song Trilogy. If we book for you – we can get you a concession rate to the play for $35!*
Fall in love at The Winery
Indulge in a desert tasting plate for two for $26 which can be ordered on the night.
Surf, Wine and Love at Manly
A delicious dinner, decadent desserts and a wine list to swoon over! We also have a rose, chocolate and glass of bubbles for $15 to make your dinner that little bit extra special.
Get animalistic this Valentine's Day
Enjoy bubbles on arrival, a flower for your valentine and a feast for 2 from our Greek Eatery – $55 per person
AND if you are flying solo this Valentine's day…
Sweethearts Rooftop BBQ
Who needs boys anyway?
$35 Banquet menu including cocktails on arrival.
MCA Café's "Sounds on the Terrace"
At the MCA Café in the Rocks, guests can soak up free live music and spectacular views from Circular Quay to the Harbour Bridge at the Café's Sculpture Terrace where Sounds on the Terrace takes place. This is the perfect spot to start your Valentine's evening with pre-dinner drinks before your dinner reservation nearby. Or you can make a night of it in the relaxed ambience, sipping champagne and enjoying shared plates with friends and loved ones. New Sydney-based act, Recall will feature music composed by Daniel O'Leary on the night.
MCA Cafe & Sculpture Terrace
The MCA Café and Sculpture Terrace is located on Level Four of the Museum of Contemporary Art. The understated but luxurious finishes of the Sculpture Terrace provide a sleek contemporary backdrop to suit any occasion. Open to the public as well as Museum visitors, the café has a contemporary atmosphere in which to enjoy lunch, morning or afternoon tea, or simply to drop in for a coffee. The seasonal and sustainable menu changes daily, to utilise fresh, local produce.
Date: Thursday 14 February 2013
Time: 05.30 PM – 09.00 PM
Location: MCA Sculpture Terrace, Level 4 Museum of Contemporary Art, 140 George St, The Rocks
Cost: Free
More Info: http://www.mca.com.au/events/sounds-terrace-14-feb/5822/
Vaucluse House Tea Rooms
At the Eastern Suburbs' historic Vaucluse House Tearooms, Fresh Catering will present an exclusive dining event featuring live entertainment for couples celebrating Valentine's Day, Thursday February 14th. The Tearooms are situated within the grounds of the Vaucluse House Estate.
Guests will be treated to a sumptuous three course dinner prepared by award-winning caterer, Fresh Catering, together with a glass of sparkling wine on arrival. With bookings available after 6pm, the price for each guest is $65. Live harp music will feature throughout the night, filling the room with a touch old school romance.
Celebrate Valentines at The Star Casino
The Darling
This February, The Darling hotel will be running its special 'Be My Darling' package including an overnight stay, romantic breakfast for two in your room and two cocktails at Cherry bar. For those seeking extra relaxation, it's possible to upgrade your booking to a Jewel Suite for an additional $250 that entitles guests to a couple's massage to the value of $350.
(Be My Darling $399; Jewel Suite Upgrade $250; to book quote "BEMYDARLING"; available Sunday-Thursday February 2013; 1800 800 830;www.thedarling.com.au)
In celebration of the month of love, The Spa at The Darling is offering two exclusive pamper sessions for both men and women – The Romeo and The Juliet. For the guys, what's not to love about an invigorating sports massage, followed by a relaxing scalp massage and a refreshing beer afterwards as part of the treatment? The Juliet includes an express facial, back, neck and shoulder massage, the short and sweet pedi and an indulgent glass of champagne at the end.
(The Romeo – 1hr 15 $200; The Juliet – 1hr 30 $200; available February 2013; 1800 800 830; www.thedarling.com.au)
The contemporary Japanese restaurant will be serving an indulgent eight course menu, created by renowned chef Chase Kojima, including some of the restaurant's most famed dishes such as its signature sushi and Abalone Tempura. Chef Kojima brilliantly fuses traditional Japanese culinary craftsmanship with modern Australian flavour.
($120 per person; bookings required; www.star.com.au/sokyo
BLACK by ezard
Award winning chef, Teague Ezard, has put together a seven course degustation menu for Valentine's Day showcasing what makes BLACK by ezard one of Sydney's top restaurants. From a delicate sashimi through to a luxuriant wagyu rump, the menu features the perfect balance of Australian and Asian flavours.
($130 per person, matching wines $70 per adult; bookings required; www.star.com.au/black)
Stefano Manfredi brings the best of romantic Italy to your table at Balla this Valentine's Day with a four course set menu beginning with an antipasti feast, followed by a choice of fresh pasta, a main course of either wood grilled John Dory or veal tenderloin, finishing off with a delicious Italian dessert.
($125 per person; bookings required; www.star.com.au/balla)
With its stunning harbour views, Cherry bar is the perfect setting for a stylish pre-dinner tipple to begin your evening. Choose from a host of impeccably made cocktails, made with only the finest ingredients, including fruity Bellinis, aromatic Mojitos and robust scotch based drinks.
Rock Lily: Thursday 14th February
It's rockabilly night at The Star's live music venue this Valentine's Day with a dance competition open to everyone! Strut your stuff on the dance floor to Australia's best live swing acts for the chance to win prizes galore.
7:30pm-9:30pm – Aston Martinis
10:00pm – 11:30pm – Jordan C Thomas
(Entry is complimentary and no bookings are required. With a limited capacity, Rock Lily operates on a first in best dressed basis;www.star.com.au/rocklily)
24/7 Sports Bar Thursday 14th February
It's set to be an unforgettable Valentine's Day for cricket lovers this year as Ricky Ponting, Brett Lee and Brad Hadden make an appearance at the 24/7 Sports Bar. There'll be a chance to get the players' autographs, listen to a short Q&A and enter a competition to win a framed signed bat by the Australian Cricket team.
(Entry is complimentary and no bookings are required. With a limited capacity, 24/7 Sports Bar operates on a first in, best dressed basis)
For bookings, more information or enquiries, visit www.star.com.au or call 1800 700 700.
So as you can see there is PLENTY to choose from! Hope you have a simply wonderful day and celebrate it with those that mean the most to you!


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Here we are, back again where we started.
With sugar, cream and everything wonderful in the world.
It's true, one can only stay away from ice cream for so long. It creeps up on your plate, ready for anything.
And anything almost always being consumption. Here on Bakelist summer normally equates to at least one ice cream week—which is really just an excuse to make lots of ice cream because duh! it's Ice Cream Week. Ice Cream Week is a random week in the summer, often more than just one week because there is no and should never be a week-long limit on ice cream consumption.
Which is pretty much a very long way of saying I. Love. Ice. Cream. It is my favorite food after all. Thankfully, the majority of you out there agree that ice cream is supreme, whether or not it turns you into a conehead.
But alas, it's still faux-adult let's be responsible here on Bakelist. Lament the loss, and move on. Because I've found a loophole. It is very green—you know, eco-friendly and sustainable—and it is made of fruit. That's right, the green-and-fruit loophole in any tryna-be-healthy lifestyle.
First off, you forage. What's more sustainable than that? (Granted, it was illegal. But hey, I'm trying.)
Then, you make the most perfect sweet and tart cherry compote with minimal amounts of sugar. Compote and ice cream are a match made in heaven and who's going to argue with St. Peter?
So there it is, an eco-friendly saint-endorsed way to eat ice cream.
Ah rationalization, I've missed you.
Recipe on the following page.
Cornelian Cherry Compote
Good for ice cream. Especially vanilla. Just imagine, tart dogwood berry ladled over creamy, sweet, pristine vanilla. Hi summer, it's me, Nina.
But as a forewarning…this is very tart. Tart, tart, tart, tart. So if you're not down with the sweet floral tastes of vanilla ice cream playing against the berry-tartness of the compote, up the sugar.
4 cups cornelian cherries
2 ½ cups water
½ cup white sugar
1. Wash and dry the cherries. Combine with 2 cups water in a large sauce pan and bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until cherries are tender. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. Mash the cherry mixture in the pot and remove pits. Add remaining water and sugar and return mixture to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes before removing from heat. Let cool completely before storing in sterilized jam jars. Reheat and pour over ice cream


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Black-hat hackers, script kiddies, camfecters, and malicious programmers. Those aren't non-sense words, they are each a particular type of internet derelict who aspire every day to invade your privacy. And there aren't just a few, there are thousands of these people scouring your home computers, your work networks, your kids laptops, tablets, and phones who do it for one of two reasons.
First, to get paid. There is a market for just about everything, and your personal information is no exception. For example, a hacked credit card will go for about $12.00 - $30.00 (Wired Black Market Article).
Second, because they can. You may have heard "With great power comes great responsibility". That is the tenet of a popular super hero. Unfortunately, most people aren't super heroes. Most fall to the common saying, "Power corrupts".
How can you protect yourself?
To be brutally honest, if someone who knows what they're doing wants your personal information... it's very difficult to stop them without making major changes to the way you live.
But most instances of identity theft, camfection, or hacking aren't committed by a person who is actively seeking to gain entrance to a specific target. Most of these people have software running 24 hours a day that search for known exploitable weaknesses on random devices on the internet.
We can make a few small changes and avoid a large percentage of these kinds of attacks just by not wearing a figurative sign with the words "exploitable" printed in large letters across it.
3 attacks we're going to try and prevent are Malware, Hijacked Web Sessions, and Webcam Theft.
Step 1: Install Anti-Virus Software
The first step towards a solid defense against malware is having anti-virus software installed. There are quite a few options out there, but (2) do a good job and are free. They are AVG Anti-virus (AVG) and Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE). Both do a superb job of protecting your computer (MSE only works with PCs) from known malware, but they're not infallible.
Malicious programmers work very hard to beat the anti-virus software development teams to create malware that exploits known operating system (OS) weaknesses before they're fixed by the OS manufacturers (like Apple or Microsoft) or stopped by the anti-virus software developers. And sometimes they get there. But having something like AVG or MSE is a great first line of defense.
Step 2: Practice Safe Surfing
This is the most overlooked method to protecting yourself online. Here are a few simple rules to safe surfing:
- Make sure your OS and browser are up-to-date.
- Never click on a link in an email from an unknown sender.
- If you're planning on entering personal information (Username, Password, Credit Card Info, etc...) make sure the web address starts out with HTTPS. The S stands for secure and is much, much more difficult to hack.
- Never allow anything to be installed on your computer from a webpage unless you're certain it's safe, and you've scanned it for viruses (which you can typically do by right clicking the downloaded file and selecting "Virus Scan" or "Scan for Virus").
- Don't visit sites with questionable content.
- Get Web of Trust (WOT) browser add-on. WOT is a wonderful free app that gives you a rating for each site you visit inside your browser.
Step 3: Disable Your Webcam
Webcam hacking (also known as camfecting) has become very popular over the past several months and should be a real concern for everyone. Webcam hacking is exactly what it sounds like, a hacker breaks into your computer and activates your webcam to spy on you. Sound scary? What's worse is it happens a lot. Just today (9/27/2013), a college student was arrested for hijacking the webcams of young women (CNN).
How can you protect yourself from Webcam Hacking?
The simplest and most secure way to protect yourself from webcam hacking is to put something over your webcam like a piece of tape or a Band-Aid.
But what if you use your webcam regularly?
For people who use their webcams often and don't want to be forced to peel a piece of tape off their device, there are free software solutions like WebcamWarden that allow a user the ability to temporarily disable or enable their webcams.
These are just a few easy ways to protect yourself while surfing the internet from a number of malicious attacks.
Be safe.


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ROCHESTER, Minn. -- In an 18-year-study on attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Mayo Clinic researchers found that treatment with prescription stimulants is associated with improved long-term academic success of children with ADHD. The Mayo Clinic results are the first population-based data to show stimulant drug therapy helps improve long-term school outcomes.
A related Mayo Clinic study reveals that compared to children without AD/HD, children with ADHD are at risk for poor long-term school outcomes such as low achievement in reading, absenteeism, repeating a grade, and dropping out of school. Both studies appear in the current edition of the Journal of Development & Behavioral Pediatrics, (http://www.
Nearly 2 million children, or approximately 3 percent to 5 percent of young children in the United States, have ADHD. This disorder affects a child's ability to focus, concentrate and control impulsive behavior (http://www.
"In this study, treatment with stimulant medication during childhood was associated with more favorable long-term school outcomes," explains William Barbaresi, M.D., Mayo Clinic pediatrician and lead author of the reports.
Significance of the Mayo Clinic Studies
The two Mayo Clinic studies are the first population-based, long-term studies to investigate links between ADHD, school performance and factors that modify long-term school performance of children with ADHD. Researchers followed the children from the time they were born for, on average, 18 years. Of the more than 5,000 children evaluated, 370 (277 boys and 93 girls) were identified as having ADHD. Researchers matched them by age and gender to 740 children who did not meet the research criteria for having AD/HD. In addition to medical stimulants such as methylphenidate, also called Ritalin, the study examined the effects on school outcomes of maternal age, socioeconomic background, and special education services the students received.
School Outcome Results At a Glance
The children treated with stimulants typically began taking medication in elementary school and received it for nearly three years -- on average, for 30.4 months. Results indicate:
- Gender: Girls and boys with untreated ADHD were equally vulnerable to poor school outcomes -- and girls may be at risk for being under-identified as having ADHD, and therefore undertreated.
- Reading: By age 13, on average, stimulant dose was modestly correlated with improved reading achievement scores.
- Absenteeism: Both treatment with stimulants and longer duration of medication were associated with decreased absenteeism.
- Grade Retention: Children with A/HD who were treated with stimulants were 1.8 times less likely to be retained a grade than children with ADHD who were not treated.
Implications for Parents and Caregivers
Dr. Barbaresi believes that both studies provide the first solid evidence of the long-term negative academic performance associated with untreated ADHD -- as well as evidence for the best way to manage this problem. Dr. Barbaresi says, "The finding that treatment with stimulant medications is associated with long-term improvement in school outcomes is significant. Previously, there was evidence that treatment with stimulant medications improved short-term academic performance, but there was no good evidence that long-term outcomes are better with stimulant treatment. Our data can guide clinicians in their efforts to help children with ADHD succeed in school."
About the Studies
The Mayo Clinic team had a unique ability to identify groups of children with and without ADHD. Mayo Clinic has maintained a comprehensive communitywide medical records database since 1935, and researchers had access to all conditions, diagnoses and treatments the children received. In addition, Mayo obtained a research agreement with Independent School District #535, Rochester, Minn., including public and private schools, to access non-identifiable school records of all children born in Rochester between Jan. 1, 1976 and Dec. 31, 1982. This enabled researchers to correlate school performance of both children with and without ADHD in terms of medical conditions, maternal age, socioeconomic status and special education efforts.
Collaboration and Support
In addition to Dr. Barbaresi, the Mayo Clinic research team also included Slavica Katusic, M.D.; Robert Colligan, Ph.D.; Amy Weaver, M.S.; and Steven Jacobsen, M.D., Ph.D. Their work was supported by grants from the U.S. Public Health Service; National Institutes of Health; McNeil Consumer and Specialty Pharmaceuticals; and Mayo Clinic Foundation for Biomedical Research.


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California condor born in wild dies
LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST — A second California condor hatched in the wild has been found dead here, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said.
The death of the 5-month-old bird leaves just one chick of the original three left in the wild. Two weeks ago, the first condor to hatch in the wild in nearly two decades was found dead.
The latest death was discovered Tuesday by a biologist watching the chick in a cave in the Sespe Condor Refuge, located deep in the Los Padres National Forest. Biologist Allan Mee said he hadn't seen any signs of the bird and thought it might have flown away.
"But when the father pulled the chick out of the shadows of the cave, I realized it was dead," he said.
A cause of the bird's death has not been determined.
Biologists were trying to reach the dead animal Thursday after a U.S. Forest Service helicopter was turned away by fog. The bird will be taken to the San Diego Zoo to undergo a necropsy.
Biologists said the bird's mother had elevated levels of lead in her blood. Both parents were susceptible to lead poisoning because they foraged for food, and could have passed the lead on to the chick, they said.
The father of the chick that died earlier this month is missing and presumed dead. That bird was found dead on a ledge on Oct. 4.
That chick's hatching was considered a milestone in the condor breeding program.


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Axminster, located in Devon, is a traditional market town that is situated on the eastern border of Devon. The town was founded on a hill that overlooks the River Axe. The town's market is still held weekly, every Thursday. Axminster is most well known for the carpet that is produced in the town. There is much to enjoy in the town, including a museum that focuses on the area's local history as well as a variety of independent shops and dining establishments. There are also numerous dining establishments located in Axminster as well as in the local area.
The English market town of Axminster is located on the East Devon border. The town of Axminster has been erected on a hill that overlooks River Axe and this heads towards the English Channel. The town is located within the district of East Devon. Over the years the town has been very popular with markets and there is still one held every Thursday within the town.
The town Axminster gave its name to a type of carpet. The Axminster style power loom is suitable for coping with weaving carpets that are of a very high quality and they also feature many different patterns and colours. The carpet that is known as Axminster is produced within the town however there are many different countries that are now producing it.
The town of Axminster was first recorded in the 1086 Domesday Book however the town was recorded as Aixeministra. The original name of the town actually means monastery, it can also be translated as large church by the River Axe.
Most of the history of the town can be linked to the carpet industry, which was started in 1755 by Thomas Whitty within the building that was known as the Court House that is close to the church. The completion of the earliest hand tufted carpets were marked by peal of bells which came from the parish church and this was because it took a vast amount of labour and time in order to complete them.
The railway station within Axminster was first opened in 1860 on the nineteenth of July. The railway group that is known as LSWR operated the first trains that operated on this line.


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A new Catholic coloring book from artist Veruschka Guerra, Jesus Speaks to You, provides a creative prayer outlet for fans of coloring books. Beautiful images inspired by Jesus' words in Scripture fill the pages of this large-format book. My favorite design is an intricate botanical drawing inspired by the Parable of the Mustard Seed (but I reserve the right to change my mind about that as I keep coloring in this book!) You can download a free sample page from the coloring book along with a coupon code for a special offer through August 14.
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