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Giving Chin-Kee A Chance: Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese
Apparently, everyone got the memo on American Born Chinese before I did. Published in 2006, Gene Luen Yang's graphic novel is flush with accolades: a National Book Award Finalist, winner of the Michael L Printz Award, and a "top" pick of multiple publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Time Magazine, and Publisher's Weekly. Where was I? What was I doing in 2006 that I missed its release? How had I overlooked this amazing graphic novel, while somehow convincing myself to read the first installment of a melodramatic teen-vampire-romance-novel-series that shall go unnamed. I hang my head in shame.
To be honest, my first interaction with American Born Chinese was quick and bristly. My poetry professor had laid out an assortment of poetry and prose collections from which we were to choose one book to present to the class. The brightly-colored cover, which depicts a young Chinese boy holding a toy robot, immediately caught my eye. After months of immersion in the hands of some of my favorite literary heavyweights–James Joyce, Phillip Roth, Edward P. Jones–I was open to something lighter–something that I thought would be more…manageable. So I picked up the bright yellow book, was impressed by its weight, and then opened to the first page, where I was confronted with a striking image of a seemingly overpopulated intergalactic world filled with wise Asian elders, women shyly hiding their faces behind paper fans, and one random, broad-shouldered canary warrior. I noted some shades of stereotypes (i.e. the wise monk, the geisha) but was curious and strangely entertained. I continued to flip on…
The next image that appeared was that of a buck-toothed Asian Warrior with a title above his head that read: Everyone Ruvs Chin-Kee!
Wait a minute. Everyone Ruvs Chin-Kee? I turned the page. There he was. An unapologetic depiction of one of the most notorious Asian stereotypes: the kung-fu warrior–his hands folded together in prayer, delight emanating from his "chinky" eyes, a long braid of black hair whipping down his back. And despite the fact that his storyline takes place in contemporary times, he was draped in a silk Hanzuang robe with matching hanfu shoes. He bounced from one foot to the other yelling, "HARRO AMELLICA!" I started to flip through the pages more rapidly. Chin-Kee was good at math–an over-zealous classroom participant. He indeed practiced kung-fu. And if he knew the distinction between the phonemes L and R, he sure couldn't prove it.
A bit confused, I set the book down and moved on to some of the other selections our poetry professor had provided. But weeks later, itching with curiosity, I revisited American Born Chinese — this time, giving it a careful, cover-to-cover reading (yes, admittedly, the way literature should be read before it's judged.) And by novel's end, I was warmed and delighted… not only by the creativity, the pathos exhibited through both dialogue and graphics, but Yang's ability to create a rich, complex tale of that addressed some of the most common but rarely discussed struggles for children in the Asian American diaspora. Through school-aged protagonist Jin and his friend, Wei-Chun, Yang delivers a message of self-acceptance; of defeating your own, often exaggerated self-perceptions of cultural difference; and the importance of building community based on shared cultural experiences. Its message was once that would likely translate across minority cultures — and in the minds of anyone who has felt rejected for being different.
And moreover, I was hugely impressed by how the author uses the universal knowledge embodied in stereotypes to his advantage– interweaving the lives of his recognizable, relatable, and accessible figures to create a magical, richly-layered, and inventive tale–the intersection of the Asian nerd, his "more-Asian" friend, and the kung-fu warrior. Oh, and there's a Monkey King, too.
Now, I realize I'm speaking in broad generalities — "interweaving lives, richly-layered tale, message of acceptance" blah blah blah…. but I don't want to give the book away because I do hope you'll read it, (and I suspect any summary I attempt to provide will be unclear and ultimately fall short.) So I'll just end by saying that American Born Chinese is well worth the read. Once you fly through it, you'll likely read it again, discovering new and surprising wisdom each time, if you just give Chin-Kee a chance.


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Tomorrow looks like a soaker, especially the second part of the day as a vigorous Pacific frontal system arrives. Rain should pick up in the 2nd half of the day at the same time a surface low pressure center tracks from off the Oregon Coast to around Seattle. That gives us gusty southerly wind the 2nd half of the day and through the evening. Gusts should reach around 55 mph on the Coast and 30-40 mph here in the valleys. Not a big wind or rain storm, but just enough of each to make for a miserable evening commute whether you are in a car or not. Note the relatively light precipitation totals (no flooding) for the next 48 hours:
The bad news for skiers is that we're going to see 1-2″ of mainly rain at all the ski resorts (snow above 6,000′ only) tomorrow afternoon through early Tuesday. Not good.
This is the only rainy weather system we see for at least the next week! What's going on? A ridge of high pressure in the atmosphere is going to take hold across the Pacific Northwest. This one will be a bit different from the last in three ways.
1. Unusually dry air from the north comes in quickly behind the cold front Tuesday morning. So the rain will just stop, and then we'll see dewpoints plummet to the lowest values we've seen since last winter. That's the measure of moisture in the air. Models are saying 15-25 degree dewpoints. As a result, we'll see lots of sun starting Wednesday.
2. With the much drier air, fog should disappear in all areas west of the Cascades from Salem north through at least Friday-Saturday.
3. Coolest airmass so far this year settles east of the Cascades, and now it's inversion season so it won't go anywhere. Cool air will be spilling out of the Gorge. Highs in the mid-upper 40s west of the Cascades with a dry airmass says 20-25 degree lows later in the week in the colder spots (Hillsboro, Orchards, Vernonia etc…).
The low temps I put on the 7 Day forecast this evening are meant to be representative of the entire metro area, not PDX where the wind will be blowing the 2nd half of the week. In windy areas it'll barely get below freezing:
What won't be different with this ridging? That gorge wind will start blowing some on Wednesday, then really ramp up towards the weekend. We've seen that this fall already. Although this time we'll get very warm temps aloft along with the cooler air below; a good setup for a very strong gorge wind event Thursday through ????.
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A short walk up to Birchcliffe takes us into Common Bank wood.
Interesting at various times of the year, I love witnessing the seasonal changes; from autumn when the beech and birch are resplendent with an array of colours, through winter when it becomes a dark, damp land of lichen, and into spring as the flora bursts into life once more.
On a visit last April, we traversed the small woods at a leisurely pace. At the stream, we considered a choice of routes including going uphill towards Dod Naze. We crossed the stream and walked along a small cliff edge.
This led us into a clearing and on into another woods. Markers pointed to a path uphill but we preferred to stay lower down and followed animal paths, which proved tricky in places.
After an hour of not getting very far over rough ground we stopped to rest on a tree stump. We spotted a deer. I could tell by its alert stance that it could hear us but as we were hidden behind the tree, it couldn't see us. Hence we were able to capture wildlife photos for once!
We carried on walking until our way was blocked by barbed wire and we retraced our steps back to the clearing. This time on reaching the stream, we took a path downwards. A flight of stone steps brought us out on the main road just opposite the station.
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As of Monday, Dr. Betty Baitland has been the Interim Superintendent of the Stafford Municipal School District. She said she spent some time last week meeting with the district's departing superintendent and others.
Next week, Dr. Baitland intends to work alongside Superintendent H.D. Chambers, "in a learning capacity," she said. According to a school official, she will work two to three days a week until Chambers leaves on April 8, his last day of work, before he assumes his superintendent duties with the Alief school district. " I will be serving until June 30," said Dr. Baitland about her interim role.
A transition timeline for Chambers has been mapped out and was the topic of discussion at Monday's special called school district board meeting. Dr. Baitland, whose appointment was announced last week, worked with FBISD for 30 years and served as the district's superintendent from 2001- 2006. In her role as Interim Superintendent with SMSD, she will no doubt be in the midst of a $49.9 million bond package proposal for four propositions that the school district will place on the May ballot for voting.
In the meantime, the Stafford school board is seeking a permanent replacement for Chambers, who worked for the district since 2006. It has asked the community to assist in the development of a profile for assessing superintendent candidates and has provided a confidential survey due April 6, which can be also found on the school district's website.
As for Dr. Baitland, who has continued her professional association in the field of education, during the last few years after having left FBISD, "I have been consulting," she said. Dr. Baitland has worked with the Region IV Educational Service Center "doing superintendent training, board training, and superintendent searches." Also having worked with a non-profit mathematics organization called Reasoning Mind, "I retired in the latter part of 2010, and since then have been volunteering in the community."
Will she be applying for the superintendent's position with the Stafford MSD? Dr. Baitland said "no."


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R Geoffrey Avery (rGeoffrey) usually brings card games, such as Fluxx, but is there any interest in anyone playing a German style board game one evening during the conference? I can bring Carcassone (Hunters and Gatherers) and may well be buying a game or two while in Vienna. Also interested in playing Amun-Re, Ra, Princes of Florence, Medici or other recommended games - Barbie
I'd be interested, but I don't know yet if I'll have time... Anyway, if you're into "german style" board games, check out Spielerei on Mariahilferstraße 88a, which is the best shop for such games in Vienna. - Thomas Klausner (domm)
I'm very interested. I could bring the original "Carcassonne" (with extensions) or "Bang!", a nice 7-player card game. - Darko Obradovic
I could bring ZugUmZug, more Caracassone and Siedler (and possibly others, depends on the luggage space!) Hmm, the Catan dicegame will certainly fit ;) - Jess Robinson (castaway)
I've got Carcassone (with several, but not all) extensions, a very interesting Lord of the Rings game (where all player play together against the game (aka Sauron), and some other games. Formally, they belong to my kids, but I think they won't object if I take them to the BOF. And it's of course far easier for me to bring some games, than for people not coming from Vienna. - Thomas Klausner (domm)
Oh, and there are also some pubs which rent out board games (for free). I'll try to get a list ...
Is this a good BOF to arrange for either Tuesday or Thursday night? Barbie
Games making the trip
Campaign Secrets
I will be bringing my copy of and a dozen for the auction. Last year I brought 8 which went for 20 pounds each. -- R Geoffrey Avery (rGeoffrey)
One of those people were me. I'll be bringing my deck along -- David Landgren
Fluxx (Wikipedia)
One of the earliest YAPC cardgames. The rules are constantly changing, one might even say they are in Fluxx. -- R Geoffrey Avery (rGeoffrey)
Chrononauts (Wikipedia)
Time traveling you way to victory. Three ways to win. -- R Geoffrey Avery (rGeoffrey)
I thoroughly enjoyed this game in Belfast and look forward to a good
Great Dalmuti
A game where life is not fair, and past performance really influences future results. -- R Geoffrey Avery (rGeoffrey)
6 Nimmt
A quick game to learn and play.
The Settlers of Catan (Travel Edition)
A superb game and probably the most well known "German" style board game. This travel edition means you can play just about anywhere. See the Wikipedia entry for a description of the game.
Games & Players
Seeing as there seems to be some interest in a BOF, it would be worth seeing whether there is suitable interest in each game mentioned. If you are up for a game of any of the following, add yourself to the list. This might help decide what we play and save several people bring the same game and it never getting played. If there is time, it might also be possible to arrange games on each night.
Die Siedler von Catan / The Settlers of Catan
Carcassonne (original with or without extensions)
Hunters & Gatherers (a variant of Carcassonne)
Great Dalmuti
Any game
You bring it and I will probably play it.
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We could add an object-oriented API that defined a javascript structure representing the SDP. Developers could modify the structure using JavaScript, rather than having to parse it themselves. Given such a JS structure, it would be easy to serialize it as JSON, so developers wouldn't need to touch the SDP directly. But they would still have the option to do so, if they wanted to do something that the API didn't cover (and it would be up to us to decide how much the API covered.) - Jim -----Original Message----- From: email@example.com [mailto:email@example.com] Sent: Monday, July 15, 2013 10:00 AM To: Jim Barnett Cc: Peter Thatcher; Stefan Håkansson LK; Iñaki Baz Castillo; email@example.com Subject: Re: [rtcweb] Summary of Application Developers' opinions of the current WebRTC API and SDP as a control surface Are you proposing to ship a high- and low-level capable API, one accesible with RTCSDPType and the other mangling directly with the SDP string? 2013/7/15 Jim Barnett <firstname.lastname@example.com>: > I'm not sure even the revised 3) is correct. There is certainly a > strong focus on getting version 1 done, and on not un-doing work that > has already been done. However a carefully designed API sitting on > top of SDP would be largely independent of the rest of the API and would not necessarily delay > things. If we just elaborate RTCSDPType, only section 4.7 is affected. > If it got done in time, it would be part of version 1. If it didn't, > it could end up in a later version. > > > > - Jim > > > > From: Peter Thatcher [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com] > Sent: Monday, July 15, 2013 9:46 AM > To: Stefan Håkansson LK > Cc: Iñaki Baz Castillo; firstname.lastname@example.com > Subject: Re: [rtcweb] Summary of Application Developers' opinions of > the current WebRTC API and SDP as a control surface > > > > > > > > On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 6:15 AM, Peter Thatcher <email@example.com> > wrote: > > > > > > On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 7:04 AM, Stefan Håkansson LK > <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > > On 7/12/13 7:32 PM, Peter Thatcher wrote: >> >> >> > >> On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 4:26 AM, Stefan Håkansson LK >> <firstname.lastname@example.com > >> <mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com>> wrote: >> >> On 2013-07-09 12:18, Iñaki Baz Castillo wrote: >> > 2013/7/9 Stefan Håkansson LK <email@example.com > >> <mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com>>: > >> >> I want to be very clear and careful on what I say. So I am >> repeating: >> >> >> >> * My comment that I think Eric is right in that there is >> consensus on >> >> providing APIs that allow most use-cases to be met without SDP >> mangling >> >> is meant only in that context: SDP O/A is kept (and >> PeerConnection more >> >> or less as is and so on). >> > >> > Hi Stefan, >> > >> > You insist that "there is consensus on keeping SDP O/A but >> providing a >> > better API". >> >> I must be expressing myself quite badly, because the message seems not >> to get through. >> >> * I think we have consensus on adding API that allows most >> use-cases to >> be met without SDP mangling (given that SDP O/A is kept >> naturally) >> >> * We discussed last year an alternative API that did not use SDP >> at all >> (and did not use PeerConnection). The decision at that time was to >> continue developing the API based on PeerConnection and SDP O/A. >> >> Have not stated anything more than that. >> >> >> Thank you for clarifying, Stefan. It's often very difficult for >> those of us who weren't there to understand what was consensus, and >> what wasn't, and what was decided and what was decided and what >> wasn't. It seems that if you ask 10 people, you get 10 different answers. >> >> >> In other words, it's hard to see much consensus on what we have >> consensus on. >> >> >> So thank you for your clarifications. It's probably not a very fun job >> for you :). Along with that, I have two more questions for you: >> >> >> 1. You said we have consensus on adding API that allows most >> use-cases to be met without SDP mangling. Since that point in time >> has there been in any progress in adding such APIs? Can you give me >> a rough feel for how much time has passed, how many proposals have >> been made, how many have been accepted, and how many have been >> implemented? I think it's great that we'll do this "someday", but >> I'd like to get a feel for how far away "someday" is. Thanks in advance. > > As I said earlier, there has been no consensus calls or anything, it > is just my feeling that we have consensus for this (and in fact the > chairs mention it in the "Poll result and next steps" mail [1]) - so > it is difficult to say how much time has passed. > > Off the top of my head I know of two proposals to add API surface for > this purpose, [2] and [3]. In addition, I know that you as well as > Justin has proposed to make the RTCSessionDescription object more > advanced, with methods to change certain things. > > > > I had an idea for making an abstract SessionDescription that could be > manipulated via dictionary properties rather than SDP text mangling. > But I never proposed it on the mailing list. I've been told that it > would be too disruptive to the working groups, so we shouldn't talk about it. > > > > Plus, while I think it would be a huge improvement, I'm not convinced > that it was good enough. Since then, we've come up with better ideas > that would make an even better API, but we haven't proposed them. > I've been told that it would be too disruptive to the working groups, > so we shouldn't talk about them. I proposed some ideas with the > NoPlan JS API, but apparently that was too much for the working groups > to handle, so I haven't dared to propose any more ideas. > > > > > Maybe others recall other proposals made? > > To be fair, I think it is more recently this need has become more > apparent. And, most of the effort has been on driving the "Media > Capture and Streams" document towards a LC - the "WebRTC 1.0" document > has to some extent been waiting for decisions and developments in the IETF. > > > > Is there interest in such ideas? I'd be more than willing to propose > things, but I have mostly refrained because so many people fear that > even talking about a different API would be too disruptive to the work > on the current API. If there is interest in discussion that would not > be too disruptive, please let me know, because I'm interested :). > > > > >> >> 2. You said we have consensus against an alternative API. Was that >> consensus against any additions to the API that would allow JS to >> bypass SDP, or was that a consensus against just that particular >> alternative API? I'd like to get a feel for how many people voted >> for "no; let's not go down that specific road" vs. "no; we cannot go on any road but >> this one". I think there's a big difference between the two. Thanks >> again in advance. > > In 2012 the CU-rtcweb proposal was brought to the WebRTC WG - while > the WG had for quite some time been working on an API based on > PeerConnection and the use of SDP. In order to be able to focus the > work the chairs arranged a poll, basically with the options to either > stay with PeerConnection and SDP, or switch to an API based on CU-rtcweb. > > The result ([1]) was that we should continue developing an API based > on PeerConnection and SDP. > > Additions to the PeerConnection API was not discussed at the time. > > > > I've read a lot of email that talk what the working groups have > consensus on in regards to the overall API, but I can only really nail > down a couple of concrete things (everything else seems unclear): > > > > 1. A year or so ago, almost everyone was against CU-RTCWEB. > > > > 2. Since then, few, if any proposals to change or add to the core of > the API have been proposed. None have made any progress. > (Specifically, I mean things that would allow JS control without doing > SDP mangling) > > > > 3. There's a very, very strong push by working group leaders to stay > focused on shipping the current API and not change or add anything major. > Any discussion of any API changes or additions that would allow a JS > app to do signaling without SDP is strongly frowned upon, because it would threaten > the progress on the existing API. It's even frowned upon to discuss with > web developers what their use cases and pains are, since their > feedback might threaten progress. > > > > > > Is that an accurate summary? > > > > > > Responding to my own comment here: I meant #1 and #2 to be the main summary > I was trying to get a reply on, not #3. I kind of threw #3 in as an > afterthought. And for #3, I meant mostly to focus on the part about > "we're staying focused on the current API; don't get distracted by > other stuff (yet)". The "what is frowned upon" was probably a bit to > negative on my part to mention, and wasn't what I really wanted to > focus on. Sorry about that. Please consider it removed for further discussion, and try to just > focus on the first parts. Or if that's not good enough, please accept > this modified #3: > > > > 3. There's a strong focus of working group leaders on shipping the > current API. They'd prefer any discussion of any API changes or > additions (such as that would allow a JS app to do signaling without SDP) to be saved until > after the current API is shipped. Too much discussion right now could > threaten the progress made so far, so we should save it for later. > > > > > > I hope that's better. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [1] > http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-webrtc/2012Sep/0098.html > [2] > http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-webrtc/2012Sep/0025.html > [3] > http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-webrtc/2013Jan/att-0005/Pri > oAPI.pdf [4] > http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-webrtc/2012Aug/0211.html > > >> >> >> By the way, Ted asked us to move discussions about the API to >> public-webrtc, so should we do that now? >> >> >> >> Stefan >> >> > Given current discussions IMHO it is clear there is not >> > such a consensus (not at all). Or may be you are just talking about >> > two years ago in some IETF meeting (if so I'm sorry). >> > >> > Please review the results in >> > >> >> https://docs.google.com/a/aliax.net/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuaKXw3SkHMSdHlZdV9RN0xSWFhybVl4anJLRkVPV0E#gid=1 >> > >> > Bad for advanced stuff: 94% >> > OK for 1.0: 40% >> > >> > IMHO such a result indicates all but "let's keep SDP O/A and >> improve a >> > bit the API" (I mean now, in July 2013). >> > >> > >> > Best regards. >> > >> > >> > >> > -- >> > Iñaki Baz Castillo > >> > <email@example.com <mailto:email@example.com>> >> > >> >> _______________________________________________ >> rtcweb mailing list >> firstname.lastname@example.com <mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com> >> https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/rtcweb >> >> > > > > -- "Si quieres viajar alrededor del mundo y ser invitado a hablar en un monton de sitios diferentes, simplemente escribe un sistema operativo Unix." - Linus Tordvals, creador del sistema operativo LinuxReceived on Monday, 15 July 2013 14:06:46 UTC
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GSBS Dissertations and Theses
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Doctoral Dissertation
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Cancer Biology
Department of Cancer Biology
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Dario C. Altieri, M.D.
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic, Caspase 2, Microtubule-Associated Proteins, PTEN Phosphohydrolase, Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic, Apoptosis, Suppression, Genetic
Cancer is the second leading cause of death among men and women after heart disease. Though our knowledge associated with the complexities of the cancer network has significantly improved over the past several decades, we have only recently started to get a more complete molecular understanding of the disease. To better comprehend signaling pathways that prevent disease development, we focused our efforts on investigating endogenous tumor suppression networks in controlling effectors of cancer cell survival and proliferation. Survivin is one such effector molecule that controls both cell proliferation and survival. In order to identify how this protein is overexpressed in cancer cells as opposed to normal cells, we looked at signaling molecules that negatively regulate this inhibitor of apoptosis protein. PTEN and caspase 2 are two of the identified proteins that utilize their enzymatic activity to suppress tumor growth by inhibiting downstream cell survival effectors, namely survivin. PTEN uses its phosphatase activity to suppress the PI3K/AKT pathway and maintain cellular homeostasis. In the absence of AKT activity, FOXO transcription factors are able to target downstream gene expression and regulate cell proliferation and survival. Here we have identified survivin as a novel gene target of FOXO, which binds to a specific promoter region of survivin and suppresses its transcription. Alternatively, caspase 2 uses its catalytic activity to suppress survivin gene expression by targeting the NFκB pathway. Caspase 2 acts by cleaving a novel substrate known as RIP1 that prevents NFκB from entering the nucleus, thus inhibiting target gene transcription. Interestingly, survivin is known to be a direct gene target of NFκB that controls cancer cell survival. In our investigation, we found that survivin is downregulated upon caspase 2 activation via the NFκB pathway, resulting in decreased cell cycle kinetics, increased apoptotic threshold and suppressed tumor growth in mice. These studies conclude that survivin is a common effector molecule that is regulated by tumor suppressors to maintain cellular homeostasis. However, upon deactivation of the tumor suppressor pathway, survivin is deregulated and contributes significantly to disease progression. These observations may lead to potential therapeutic implications and novel targeting strategies that will help eradicate harmful cancer cells and spare surrounding healthy cells; often the most persistent problem of most conventional chemotherapy.
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Guha M. (2009). Regulation of Cancer Cell Survival Mediated by Endogenous Tumor Suppression: A Dissertation. GSBS Dissertations and Theses. https://doi.org/10.13028/n7fz-my84. Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/gsbs_diss/431
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With Vipre Business 188.8.131.52, on the dashboard I have several columns. For example; Name, Status....
The column that says "Last Scan" shows the last scan if it was a quick or deep scan.
Often, I have a pc infected and found by the deep scan and it puts it in the "Highest Risk" column. However, when the quick scan runs, it normally sees things as ok and clears out the "Highest Risk" and says "None Found".
I need a column for just "Deep Scans". We have hundreds of end users and when I go to investigate the "Highest Risk" are cleared due to the quick scan.
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Instagram has become a new marketing frontier for creative entrepreneurs. In particular, the visual appeal of snapshots and videos can be of great benefit to those trying to grow their following or sales of their artwork. It has been one of the most popular tech topics suggested to C4 Atlanta over the past few months.
On Monday, March 28, 2016, we convened a panel of "Insta-Experts" at Mammal Gallery. Their experiences spans a wide experience uses for Instagram as a business tool for their arts careers. Combined, the panel has amassed an ever growing following of over 188,000 on Instagram. The panelists included:
Jeremiah Cowan (@jeremiahcowan) : Freelance Photographer
Brandon Barr (@texturl) : Writer, Film & TV Production, Photographer and Executive Director of #weloveATL
Jessica Durrant (@jessillustrator) : Illustrator, freelance artist
While we had originally planned to post the audio for this panel discussion, our recording inexplicably cut out 10 minutes into the talk. Instead, we have attempt to provide a distilled version of the answers presented by the panel for this talk and a list of helpful resources on this topic for professional artists and creative workers.
Here are some of the recommendations and tips of the panel from that day:
Don't be "Sell-sy" – social media is a platform, not a bullhorn. All of the panelists emphasized that while using Instagram had been a boon to their arts businesses, it was largely based on their ability to build relationships with other users and create a dialogue around their work. Portraying themselves authentically and genuinely was sited over and over again as an important part of building a strong Instagram following.
Be a real person. Speak to your followers and to other users whose work you admire. Answer questions authentically, not in a way that you feel would help to "build the business". Be positive and let your joy shine through.
Limit hashtags. Use no more than about 5-6 at any one time. No one likes to scroll through a sea of hashtags.
Some hashtags are more useful than others. Try to use tags that are trending or have a following. Avoid hashtags that only you are using or which have been so over saturated with posts that it could be difficult to be noticed by new followers.
Focus on building a community around your art by curating your feed just like you would curate your brand. Think quality over quantity. In order to truly build a following, also it takes time. Many of the users with large followings have spent literally years cultivating their feeds. Have realistic expectations around what you will be able to achieve in a reasonable timeline.
Consistency is key for building a following. Some of the panelist mentioned creating a regular posting schedule when trying to build a following, posting 3-4 times a day each day at the same time. For Instagram in particular, if you only post once a day or once a week, you will not a achieve a large following. Posting at the same times each day creates anticipation around your work and help to engage with users in International markets, who have different schedules. Participating in one of the many artwork a Day challenges that seem to be ever present on Instagram can help to build a following. In this case, joining this kind of small movement with a following can help not only to get your artwork in front of new faces. but also to build a network of likeminded artists who are fans as well.


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Since leaving full-time education, I have worked with the student movement in several ways – through backing campaigns, through being employed by a students' union, through giving freelance media training to groups such as People & Planet and the Student Christian Movement.
And I have never felt more proud to be associated with the student movement than I do this week.
The Education Secretary Michael Gove has been urged not to "jeopardise green education" after threatening to axe a scheme aimed at creating sustainable schools.
The new Business Secretary Vince Cable has been urged to act on his view of the banking system by curbing the unethical investments of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
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Riverdale Farm
I am not political. I am a right-leaning liberal to left-leaning conservative, and have never really found "my guy" in the political sphere. (West Wing's Alan Alda would be my president of choice.) When Mayor Ford was elected, though I did not vote for him, I chose to be optimistic. I was not surprised when Mayor Ford decided to skip the Pride Parade, and frankly, chose to be moved by things more pertinent to me. (Really—who wants a homophobe at the Pride Parade anyway?) The recent issues surrounding the addition and removal of bike lanes around Toronto seem (at times) hysterical to me. And honestly, I think Toronto could stand to lose a few crappy libraries. And the libraries that are left don't need to turn a profit, but they could stand to lose a few crappy money pit services so that the libraries we have left have the breathing room to be excellent.
But when I heard about KPMG suggesting Toronto should get out of the business of running Riverdale Farm, I fumed; I boiled, which is very atypical for me. I angrily typed to Hubby: Yes, let's get rid of Riverdale Farm. Let the kids of one of the poorest neighbourhoods in Toronto sell drugs instead. Good idea. But, I admit, I read the report for myself and cooled off. This post got shelved. It almost got deleted. Could this just be more of the anti-Ford media pushing my buttons? So far I've only seen suggestions of what could be cut, and the risk analysis in the report is fair and takes into consideration that the zoos are "enjoyed by many". These (as far as I understand) are only suggestions by an outside company. No decisions have been made. But they sure have my attention. If all Ford wants to hear is how much these places mean to us in order for him to make the decision NOT to shut them down, please Mr. Mayor, count this as my vote.
Presented without (much) further comment are pictures of Sasa at two of the local zoos that are allegedly on the chopping block. I'll spare you the pictures of me at these same places, but they exist. And should exist for my next kid too.
May Ford have mercy on their and our city's and my children's soul(s).
One (well, okay three) Frame(s)
This weekend was my one wedding-free weekend all summer. I had planned to spend it with my family, and then I received news of my grandmother's death just days before. Suddenly, the time I was to spend with my family was even more important. It was a really good day.
YYZ to CPH to GDN
We're very proud of our little world traveller who did really well on the way over. Favourite activities include:
– banging on windows
– yelling at airplanes
– pointing out interesting things in airports (lights, artwork, sculptures)
– yelling at little trucks that carry luggage
– sleeping on his tummy with his bum in the air (which was hard to achieve on the plane, so there was a lot of thrashing, and not a lot of time for Mummy to sleep)
– airplane windows
For you: a little video of some of the yelling.
Last week Samson, Auntie Calla and I packed up our lo-fi cameras and headed out to The Island. It was high time–I hadn't been out there since I was 3 (despite being born and raised in Toronto), and I really like being on or near the water, and am trying to take advantage of our proximity to the lake more often (I happen to be the Mayor of the Cherry Beach off-leash dog park, don't 'ya know).
I'm not going to get too hokey here, but honestly something is happening to me that I never expected. It goes without saying that we (as parents) love reliving and experiencing things we take for granted through our kids. Samson loves the animals at the farm, loved riding the carousel, and his first experience with books or movies is always a truly amazing thing for him. Last week we played the beginning of Finding Nemo and even before the fish showed up he was fascinated by the light coming through the water. Even something simple as getting a banana at the market makes him giddy, and you can't help but not be excited for him, but with him as well. I digress.
Because I'm addicted to these first experiences of his, I'm finding myself drawn to–I never thought I'd say these words–play groups. Mommy cafes. Signing classes. Amusement parks. Gymboree. Go figure.
Tikka House
Some of you may not know this, but the main reason we continue to be shocked by Samson's Polish blondness is not that my family looks more Russian than Polish, or that no one in either of our immediate families is blond (well, I guess some great-grandparents were/are, but that's easy to forget since we've always known them as grey-haired people). The real reason is that Samson has some brown in him!–and, in fact, he carries a brown name. Hubby is half Indian—his people landed in South Africa before eventually, generations later, emigrating to Canada. Though Hubby is decidedly beige after being mixed with some Italian and Irish cream, there was a possibility something would skip a generation and Samson would come out darker than his daddy. Obviously, he didn't, and now we await the day when judging by his name people will expect one thing, but get another. I think that's quite apropos for these here modern times.
On Monday, we had an amazing meal with Samson's Great Auntie, Great Uncle, and Auntie at Lahore Tikka House, which is an experience in itself. Half in a old trailer/shack thing with 70s-style wood panelling, and half in a new complex with a state-of-the-art banquet hall (and bathrooms!), this place is a feast for the eyes and for the tummy. The food got our noses running, and though Samson didn't get to taste any of it, he slept soundly in a way he rarely does in the warmth of the stewing spices. He may have been the whitest person in the joint–at least the whitest person with a brown name.
We sat back and let Auntie Joshna order for us.
I learned Tikka Masala is a dish probably "invented" after someone sent Chicken Tikka back saying it was too dry, at which point someone (perhaps in Scotland?!) mixed it with some masala, yogurt, and cream they had around. I also learned Butter Chicken is the deep dish pizza of Indian cuisine. We had some Tikka Masala (pictured above), but no butter chicken.
They also let me take some photos in the kitchen. Check out Mr. Tandoor's shirt.
Of Note: Ontario (+ Toronto)
I goofed last week and named the Manitoba post after its capital. It was a simple typo; I don't sleep much. I am well aware the province is Manitoba, not Winnipeg. Actually, featuring the provinces like this brings me back to elementary school—Grade 6, Ms. Corrado's class. We're in the middle of a test on the provinces and their capitals (do Americans get tested on their knowledge of all the states and capitals? We only have 10 provinces and
2 3 territories. With 50 states, that seems cruel. Do European children get tested on provinces? Do European countries even have provinces?—I DIGRESS.), when I totally blank on the capital of Nova Scotia. I was an overachiever then, as I am now, and I was terrified of not getting perfect on this super easy test. I called my teacher over to explain: I'm not stupid. I've just blanked. She gave me a sad, understanding look, but didn't know how to help me without cheating. It'll come to you. Fast forward to: Okay class! Time's UP! and I still couldn't remem—HALIFAX! it came to me in an instant. And I wrote it down, and I got perfect. Thank goodness.
My goof last week got me thinking about cities and provinces, and how I would handle this week's post. I know I laid down a challenge for myself to not include Toronto artists, but—look—let's be honest here—Torontonians think they're the centre of
Canada the universe anyway, so why not give them their own feature? This way, we're stroking their egos, yes, but we're also separating them from the rest of the lovely Ontario artists, so they can have a space of their own.
So this week, I bring you: Of Note: Toronto AND Of Note: Ontario IN ONE POST. Enjoy.
(Toronto and Ontario flipped a coin; Toronto won the toss and graciously has let Ontario go first.)
1. "Midnight Stroll" Etching from Rudolf Kurtz, Orangeville, Ontario
2. 4 Skinny Stacking Exotic Wood Bangles from Jillian & Kaleb of in-bloom, Langton, Ontario
3. Sterling Silver Collar Stays from RedCatrun, shores of Lake Simcoe, Ontario. {also makes wedding bands!}
4. Petite Coloured Diamond Rings from Kate Szabone, Whitby, Ontario
5. Seedling Print from Jellybeans (Original Artwork by Angela Vandenbogaard), Orillia/Barrie/Midland, Ontario
6. Kelly Green Triple Wrap Jersey Lovey from Jessie's Jersey Loveys and Quilts, London, Ontario
7. Vintage Style Baby Bonnet from On Cottage Way, Kincardine, Ontario
8. Retro Kitchen Stand Mixer Stamp from The Mayberry Sparrow, Hamilton, Ontario
9. This Grey Cowl Tee from Replicca, Hamilton, Ontario
1. Sunrise and Sunset Retro Flower Motif Cups and Saucers from Caffeine Queenie's Vintage Finds, Toronto. {For the sad Canadians who can't take part in the Liberty of London Target Extravaganza.}
2. High Tea Necklace from The Ardent Sparrow, Brampton.
3. Letterpress Counting Poster from sweetbeets, Toronto
4. Brownstone House Fabric Coasters from Knotted Nest, Toronto
5. Cute Ballerina Flats in Lime Green {100% Vegan shoes!} from Christy of The Generation, Toronto.
6. Birds Eye View Illustration from Jessica Rae Gordon, Toronto. {I love, love, love this piece. Just love it.}
7. Green Green Green Ruffle Wristlet from Hand Made Fun, Toronto
8. Pintuck Tunic Pattern from Heidi & Finn, Toronto
9. Birds 123 from Greasy Chicken Face Illustrations, Toronto
This Moment
Seems I'm not the only one trying to capture ordinary days. I'm joining the Friday ritual as well.
(via Bright and Blithe)
vALLANtine vandals
I saw someone do a project like this on the webbernets last year and knew immediately, that next year, I wanted to do the same thing. I can't find the link anymore, so I don't remember if it was a yarnbombing sort of thing, or an altruistic thing; I just remember pictures of a snowy, tree-lined street, and scarves. Lots and lots of scarves. How great would it be to hang scarves around the city for people who need them to take and wear?!
We live in a great house in Toronto on the wrong side of the tracks (in fact, one of our local parks is considered the most dangerous part of the city), so we see our fair share of disadvantaged folks around. We take many walks in our neighbourhood, and these people are actually quite sweet to us. They're … characters. They really like Mr. S, and Addie's always a hit. There's the guy who carries a full set of harmonicas on a belt, the guy who offers Addie his sandwich (and plays with her in the off-leash area), and several ladies who smile at Samson when we walk by. Whatever disputes these people have, they keep it to themselves. I wanted to help these people.
So, yesterday we headed out to Allan Gardens (see, I didn't mispell it!), a local park frequented by these folks, and started hanging!
I wish it could be a more spectacular display, and sadly, not all the scarves I put out were handknit, but I hope someone is a bit warmer because of these scarves. Next year, I'm asking for donations so I can have one scarf for every tree in Allan Gardens.
Happy Valentine's Day ♥.
* There is some confusion surrounding the spelling of Allan/Allen Gardens. Google maps says one thing, Toronto's site says another. I'm trying to put it right.
Minty Green & Tangerine
It's been a lazy weekend. Not entirely. We got stuff done around the house, I got an album done that's been bugging me all week, had some brunch, did some shopping, laundry, etc.
No finished objects for you today; I'm busy knitting for a project that I'll be posting on Valentine's Day. I'm really excited about this project; I've been wanting to do it since last Valentine's Day. Unfortunately, I didn't realize until this week that Valentine's Day is on Sunday, and here in Canada (or just Ontario?) Monday is Family Day (a new long weekend in February), so all the grandparents are clamoring to see Mr. S, and I'm all: I have to BLOG people! This project has to get done during the day so I (or Ms. Evans and I) can get good photos to post for you, and it all has to be done in my neighbourhood and it has to be ready for Sunday. It's going to take a bit of planning, but I'll get it done.
In the meantime, here is a work in progress. Just so you don't think it's all baby, all the time here, this one's for poochie.
And a picture of my baby's bottom. I'm in love with this colour combination: minty green and tangerine. It would make for a nice, cheery kitchen, don't you think?


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The Technical Program Committee for ARM TechCon 2017 is now accepting technical session proposals for the conference, which will take place October, 24-26, in Santa Clara, CA. Designers, engineers, and developers are encouraged to submit their proposals for technical presentations or panels for the three-day event.
The world's largest ARM event, ARM TechCon facilitates the collaboration between hardware and software communities with the goal of creating a more integrated and collaborative design environment. The event, managed by Design News' parent company UBM, brings together hardware engineers, software developers, and system architects working across a broad range of applications, from mobile devices, to automobiles, to servers. ARM TechCon provides highly-technical informational sessions and offers networking opportunities for those working on ARM-based products, showcasing innovative design techniques and deep technical dives on how to solve the latest design challenges.
The eight technical tracks for the 2017 will cover:
- Embedded Software Development
- Silicon Design
- Automotive, Industrial & Functions Safety
- Computer Vision, Machine Learning & Graphics
- Networking, Infrastructure & Servers
- High-Efficiency Systems
- Internet of Things
- Trust & Security
A description of each track can be found at armtechcon.com/call-for-proposals/.
Speakers are invited to discuss design ideas, applications, design advancements, process improvements, and innovative products based on ARM technology. To be accepted, proposals must be technical and educational in nature as well as non-commercial.
Proposals must be submitted by May 19, 2017, through the electronic portal – note that this is a hard deadline, which we do not plan to extend. Sessions last 50 minutes and can be framed as a technical session or panel discussion. All proposals will be reviewed by the ARM TechCon Technical Program Committee (TPC) made up of ARM experts from a variety of industry-leading companies and academic institutions. The TPC will evaluate submissions based on quality, relevance, impact, and originality. Accepted proposals will require the presenter to submit slides and to prepare a presentation for ARM TechCon 2017.
For more information on the ARM TechCon 2016 Call for Proposals, visit armtechcon.com/call-for-proposals/.
The submissions portal has a deadline of May 19, 2017 .


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A journalist and writer of over 20 years experience, she runs Moonlady Media with her husband' artist and computer animator Scooter Smith. Moonlady Media produces books, both printed and electronic, on a variety of topics. Amy and her husband share their wooded East Dallas home with several cats' two dogs and a variety of wildlife. They are developing a contemplative nature preserve northeast of Dallas. She may be reached at email@example.com or through www.moonlady.com.
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Lynn has more than 20 years' experience in the property sector. A member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, she brings expertise to Stronachs' property department not usually available from a traditional estate agency.
She now specialises in the marketing of prestigious rural property, plots and development sites, with wide-ranging knowledge of the marketplace in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and also Angus.
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VICTORIA — Patients have flooded Surrey Memorial Hospital's new emergency department, raising concerns the nine-month old facility may already be over capacity.
The number of patients seeking treatment at Surrey's ER has jumped 27.5 per cent since it opened Oct. 1, 2013, compared to the same period the previous year, show statistics from the Fraser Health Authority.
That's far higher than the average six to seven per cent annual increase the ER has had in past years.
More than 10,000 patients a month routinely seek treatment at the Surrey ER, up from around 8,000 a month last year — though the figures fluctuate each month.
Nurses say the spike has overwhelmed the new ER and is leading to unacceptable crowding, long wait times and patients being treated in hallways.
The health authority insists the new facility can handle the extra traffic. It says that while wait times are up for some non-critical patients, there have been significant gains in providing quicker treatment for the critically ill.
The problem may be highlighted as part of a government review into Fraser Health, expected to be set up Wednesday by Health Minister Terry Lake.
The new Surrey ER is Canada's second-largest, and B.C.'s busiest. It was five times larger than the old ER, adding 151 beds and expanding capacity by 30 per cent. It cost $512 million, and included a new walk-in and triage zone, acute care zone, trauma room, and separate mental health and substance abuse zones.
Fraser Health says 78,116 patients were treated at the new ER between Oct. 11 and May 22, up from 61,257 patients during the same time a year earlier.
"That's a big jump," said Dr. Craig Murray, chief of the Surrey ER.
But it's also in some ways predictable, he said.
The number of children treated at the ER is up 31 per cent, mainly because the new ER has a separate pediatric department, said Murray. It's B.C.'s second dedicated pediatric ER (there is one at BC Children's Hospital).
"I think that resonates with the community outside of just the Surrey area," he said. "And so we are definitely seeing patients that are coming from further away — Langley, Delta, White Rock, South Surrey, even further — to come to the pediatric ER."
Another reason for the increase include Surrey's rapidly growing population.
And the new ER is a "draw" for people, said Murray.
"When you build a brand new ER there's a certain cachet," he said. "It's new modern technology, advanced, and a better space. We've seen it every time someone built a new ER, there's always been a draw to that ER."
ER visits were down in several other Fraser Health hospitals — Delta, Langley Memorial, Abbotsford Regional and Peace Arch, but were up at others — Burnaby, Royal Columbian and Eagle Ridge.
Nurses say the additional patients put the Surrey ER into a daily crisis.
"They have been overcapacity since the day they opened, as are the majority of emergency rooms and hospitals throughout the Fraser Valley," said Debra McPherson, president of the BC Nurses Union.
"The demand is huge. For the nurses, its means their workloads are extremely heavy. They opened it without having it fully staffed and they never really got it fully staffed. They are overflowing with more patients than they have staff for, including patients lining hallways and being held in various corridors and triage areas."
The new ER is poorly designed, leading to slowdowns and inefficiencies in areas like admissions, said Neil Moncton from the Hospital Employees' Union, which represents several dozen care aids, porters, lab assistants, pharmacy technicians, records staff, cleaners and registration staff at the hospital.
"When you are seeing people receiving treatment in the halls, and seeing the old ER being used as another acute care area where people are being put, you have to say it's not meeting (demand)."
The hospital has only had to treat patients in hallways once, in June, said Murray. There was a "surge" of really sick visitors and more than 400 patients in 24 hours, he said. The ER has capacity for around 180 to 200 patients.
The Surrey ER has nurse-to-patient and doctor-to-patient ratios comparable to similar hospitals, and has hired 200 staff since opening, he said. Administrators are tweaking physician schedules to match demand, as well as re-examining workflow in certain parts of the ER, said Murray.
Surrey has made significant progress reducing wait times for the most critically ill ER patients, those suffering from traumatic injuries, heart attacks or strokes, said Murray. The median wait time for a critical patient in April was 13 minutes, compared to 23 minutes in April 2013, said Fraser Health.
However, wait times are growing for people who visit the ER for some less serious matters, including cases that are more complicated to diagnose such as abdominal pain, weakness or dizziness. The median wait time for those cases from triage to seeing a physician was 135 minutes in April compared to 127 minutes the previous year.
Murray admitted there are also cases of ER patients waiting for days in ER beds for admission to hospital beds in the rest of the hospital.
"Hopefully that will come to an end," he said. "It's a lot better than it was a couple months ago, but it's a reality in every ED [emergency department] I know of in Canada."
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Ma: I'm Sorry I Behaved Badly With You. I Now Know What Unconditional Love Means.
I belong to a middle-class family. I have been brought up by my mother. I lost my father when I was 5 years old.
My mother had a tough time managing things. She fought her battles all by herself. I am 20 years old now and all through my growing up years my mother ensured that we never felt the absence of my dad.Share this quote
She loved my brother and me equally and unconditionally. But I ended up hurting her unknowingly even though I knew she was the most caring person in my life.
I was a just a teenager when I fell for a guy. I guess everyone faces the same things in their teenage years. They end up doing things that they should never have done. I fell in love with my schoolmate. Initially, he was just my best friend. I confessed my feelings to him after 2 years. We both were in 10th grade at that time.
When he said, "YES" to my proposal, I fell in love with him all over again. I could visualize spending my entire life with him.Share this quote
Today, I know this is a passing phase. Everything was going on well in the beginning. Both of us were deeply in love with each other. I now wonder if it was one-sided love.
But after 7 months, I got to know that he was dating another girl. He now ignored me and started fighting with me over useless things. He had never done such things before.
Yet, I tried to save my relationship because I was deeply in love with him.Share this quote
We were in a relationship for 14 months. I knew he was cheating on me but I still wanted him to be a part of my life forever.
My birthday was around the corner and he had planned to give me a breakup as my birthday gift.Share this quote
I did not know about his plans. He wished me nicely on my birthday and pretended as if nothing was wrong. He then asked me to meet him in our usual place. When we met, he just deleted my number and all our memories from his phone. He then said, "You needed a gift, right?" I just looked at him and said, "No. It's okay if you don't give me any gifts. All I need from you is your love." He then said, "I was never in love with you. I just liked you as a person. I am in love with another girl now."
He then ended our relationship on my birthday.Share this quote
When I returned home, I just wanted to commit suicide. I was crying like hell that day. When my mom saw me crying, she too started crying with me. She asked me what was bothering me so much. I told her everything. She knew I was dating him.
She said, "He is not the right guy for you."Share this quote
But I was still deeply in love with him and very upset about all that had happened between us that day. I pushed her and abused her. I said, "You are the worst mom anyone could ever ask for." I then forced her to call my so-called boyfriend and ask him to continue his relationship with me.
My mom did all this just to make me happy.Share this quote
He did not listen to my mom too. He told my mom that he was in love with another girl. He then told her that he had never been in love with me. My mom was heart-broken to hear all this.
I was very rude to her that day. Yet she hugged me and gave me her shoulder to cry on. I wept for an hour that day. She then made me understand that all that had happened had happened for the good. She said I deserved the best in life.Share this quote
Later on, I felt very bad and guilty for all the tough times that I had given my mom. I now felt sorry for behaving like that. But at that age, I was not mature enough to know the difference between right and wrong.
It took me 4 years to get over that guy. But I realized something that day. My mother loved me unconditionally. She is the only one who will love me truly all through my life. No matter what I do or how badly I behave with her, she will always love me.Share this quote
All I want to say is: I am sorry for being so rude Ma. I know I abused you when I was a teenager. I promise to make you very proud of me someday.
A mother relives the pain of her own childhood years when she sees her children struggling through their challenges. Only mothers know what motherhood is all about. A mother is a woman too. She may never have stooped to such low levels to win someone's love in her own life too. Yet she will do such things willingly for her own children because she cannot bear to see them in such pain. Let's share this story and salute the spirit of a mother.


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I can't quite remember there ever being this much furore about the release of a web browser. Together with a large number of blogs mentioning the release of Google's new Chrome browser, the BBC and Sky have carried large reports on their news programmes, and people at work, unconcerned with IE8 or Firefox 3 releases, have asked me about it. Even my wife, who normally couldn't give a hoot about web browsers, has mentioned it. So, I downloaded and installed it. Here I present a first impression, or two.
I didn't even know about Chrome until a day or so before its release. Once considered the David in the classic bible story, Google now seems to be amassing quite an armoury in its assault of Goliath Microsoft. Some people are now concerned that its very qualities as a rising star have now morphed into those of a Microsoft that they have always despised. They want to own the Internet, and I find that neither surprising or unconventional.
So, beyond the discussion of monopolies and competition, honour and integrity, let's have a look at the browser itself.
Getting Started
To download the install package was less than 500k, but to download the main install took an age. I wonder how big the main install package is?
Currently, it's only available for Windows machines, but a Mac and Linux version is on the cards.
Chrome's tabbed browsing is nothing new, but each tab runs in its own process, so theoretically, a typical browser crash results only in a 'crashed tab', allowing you to close just the tab and carry on seamlessly. A welcome feature. I've had to end the firefox process countless times because a page on a particular tab has caused a terminal problem.
Doing a Control + F (find on page) doesn't overlap the page with a modeless dialog (like IE), but merges the dialog with menu bar at the top right of the main window. If text is found on the page, it is highlighted, like Safari. If the text is found, the number of occurrences is shown on the dialog. The particular occurrence (say, 1 of 3) is highlighted in orange, and others are highlighted in yellow. A useful feature.
Opera's 'Speed Dial' has been reproduced, but the sites shown are those that you have visited most often. Hmm… a useful feature methinks.
Ever wanted to save some of your browsing history, but not all? Um, perhaps you have been browsing a site or two… perhaps to buy your partner a surprise gift? Well, select 'New incognito window' from the file menu and all browsing done within will be secret. Very useful. I buy a lot of gifts. 🙂
What about us Geeks?
One of the main reasons I love Firefox is its extensions, particularly the web developer toolbar and Firebug. Right-clicking on a page and selecting 'Inspect Element' provides a poor-man's Firebug. It's early days, but it's there.
However, this is the tip of the iceberg. Chrome provides 'Gears', an effort aimed at developers, and allowing for the browser to be extended. Quite how this will pan out remains to be seen, but I'm sure well see some good things coming from the Gears initiative.
Chrome uses Webkit for its rendering engine, so if you've been using Web Standards and your sites look good on Safari, Firefox and Opera, you'll have no issues.
Together with the obvious start-up speed, Chrome's JavaScript rendering engine has been built by the ground up and promises faster execution speed.
The ACID2 test renders perfectly.
What next?
I'm not one for discussing the rights and wrongs of Google's strategy, nor am I prepared to muse the future of the Internet. I have read many blog comments that another standards compliant browser will be the final nail in the coffin for IE. I disagree. Though people have turned away from IE to some extent with the advent of Firefox, I think that it'll be mainly those in the know that will try Google's browser. Though the trend appears to suggest that Internet Explorer is losing popularity, in the short term, I feel that Firefox users will try Chrome. I started this post using Chrome, and having got to this point, like it quite bit. For now, it's only the lack of firebug that's stopping me switch for good.
I welcome the browser – competition is good.
Surely I'm not the only one to recognise the similarity between the Chrome logo and Simple Simon, the memory game that I owned in the 80s.
Do a Google search for Chrome, and the Browser is listed as result number 3, though there is a 'news story' at the top of the results page. I wonder how long it'll be before it'll be returned as number 1? 🙂
I just went through the motions of uploading the images used in this post to Flickr, and I couldn't use their photo upload page with Chrome. Oh well, back to Firefox 🙂


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Custom Carpentry is one of the services that Lonestar Home Solutions is extremely proud to offer. Custom Carpentry in your home or business is a decorating and functional enhancement that really adds an extra level of class and personalization to your home or building.
A true craftsman always loves to be able to work on custom wood carpentry projects that will be showcased and enjoyed by your family, friends or customers for many years to come.
Custom Carpentry is a great way to get the features you've always wanted to have in your home but could never find exactly what you needed in stores, or anyone who could provide it for you. Maybe it's that huge closest organizer you've always knew you should have, or the custom shelving units to display whatever you like, or maybe it's a special themed bunk bed for your kids. Maybe you'd like a custom bar for your basement or some custom wood archways in your home.
The list is endless and Lonestar Home Remodeling can build you almost anything you'd like for your home or business.
Custom Carpentry gives us the opportunity to build something visual that will truly be appreciated by the homeowner and help them make themselves a better, more organized and classy looking home.
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- Custom Wood Doors
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We'd be happy to listen to you about your potential carpentry project, offer some tips, advice and professional perspective along with a Free Estimate for us to build it for you. Let us do it right for you the first time! If you're a homeowner seriously wanting a change and you're ready to start speaking with potential contractors for your custom carpentry project, please give us a call or fill out our form to request your estimate.


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The 68th UP Alumni Engineers Homecoming (UPAE) Homecoming, with the theme "Inhenyero ng Bayan: Kaagapay sa Malawakang Pag-unlad" recognized three distinguished alumni of the UP Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute (UP EEEI), on 12 November 2016, at the Manila Polo Club.
Dr. Luis G. Sison (BS EE' 91) of the UP EEEI received the Professional Degree Award for Electronics & Communication Engineering Award for his contributions in the field as an academician, a project leader of the DOST-UP Enterprise Center for Technopreneurship where he advises startup companies on technology and business strategy, a Director of the UP Technology Transfer Office, a Laboratory Head of the UP EEEI- Innovations Research Center, and as the former Vice Chancellor for Research and Development.
The National Achievement Award for Finance was awarded to Senior Executive Vice President and Head of the Financial Markets Sector for Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company, Fernand Antonio A. Tansingco (BS EE '88). He is recognized for his exceptional banking and finance career experience from the 90s to today.
Chairman and CEO of Telmarc Corporation, Edgardo A. Paynor (BS EE '70) was hailed as the National Achievement Awardee for Entrepreneurship Information Technology. He has been in the business since the 90s and is known to have lead the company that "operates CATV systems and wired broadband internet in Taytay, Angono, Binangonan, Morong, and Teresa, Rizal and Alaminos, San Pablo, Calauan, and Victoria in Laguna."
The UPAE Professional Degree Achievement Award is given to the outstanding alumnus/alumna who have excelled nationally/internationally in his/her respective field of profession/ career. On one hand, Achievement Awards (e.g. National and Global) are given to alumni who have made outstanding accomplishments in areas of endeavor related to engineering field, thereby contributing to the development and improvement of the profession. Particular awards under this category may vary depending on the nominations received by UPAE.
UP alumna Tuesday Vargas and UPAE's own Dante Briones served as the event's masters of ceremony.


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About an hour outside of Rome is a beautiful area called Tivoli. And within it there are three grand villas. This one is Villa d'Este and it's indeed amazing. Built in the seventeenth century, it was commissioned by Cardinal Ippolito d'Este, grandson of Pope Alexander VI. The story goes that he tried and failed to become a Pope himself but went on to become governor–and create a villa and garden worthy of "one of the wealthiest ecclesiastics of the sixteenth century". But it's not just another castle.
The gardens are a phenomenon, just when you think you've seen the most beautiful fountain, there's another to take your breath away. Go Europe phrases is perfectly saying, "The garden, like many other forms of art, is designed in a way to encourage exploration, stimulate imagination, and elicit surprise. It will."
Mansion, castle, villa. Call it what you like but it must have been a delight to live in one of these homes. Especially when the gardens look like this–and someone else is doing the work.
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A midweek braai calls for nice lamb chops. Here's a fantastic sweet chilli lamb chop recipe, perfect with a glass of Rib Shack Red.
- Any cut Lamb chops
- 3 green chillis
- 1 clove garlic
- fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1tsp lemon juice
- 1tsp Worcester Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp bbq sauce (any variety)
- Mince the chilli's, garlic & ginger then mix together in a big mixing bowl.
- Add the salt, turmeric powder, brown sugar & black pepper.
- Mix well and add the oil to form a paste.
- Add the bbq sauce, lemon juice & Worcester Sauce.
- When you have your marinade, rub it onto each chop making sure you coat them well. Allow to marinate in the fridge for an hour after which its ready to go on the hot braai.
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This midnight cap sleeve dress features a contemporary mix of luxurious metallic embroidery and body sculpting knit. A viscose knit bodice is panelled with corsetry inspired metallic trims whilst an embroidered skirt is cut into fluid circular volume. Ribbon details contour the silhouette and create body slimming lines. Add gold jewellery and heels for a chic evening look.
- Main Composition: 100% Polyester
- Contrast Composition: 100% Polyamide
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Mortgage Rates To Climb For At Least Two More Years
We've witnessed a steady upwards trajectory among fixed mortgage rates over the past few months – but what's in store for the recent years to come? According to the Q3 2013 Housing Market Outlook released this week by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the average posted five-year fixed rate could jump by over 80 basis points by 2014.
The crown mortgage insurance corporation indicates a short term increase to a range of 5 – 5.50 per cent this year, and up to 5.25 to 6 per cent the next. Keep in mind though, that these are posted rates; currently, the highest on our best rates table sit at 5.14, while the lowest discounted rates can still be had in the 2.99 – 3.20 per cent range.
These increases are due to persistently high bond yields (government of Canada five-year bonds closed at a two-year high of 1.94 per cent this week!) and the challenges lenders face as a result of new limitations on their mortgage funding methods. While experts agree that rates certainly will rise, it's uncertain when lenders will take the leap. "It will take close to a month for all the parties involved to feel their way around the new rules; this is not something all the lenders are used to like bond rate increases," said Ron Butler, broker at Verico Butler Mortgage and a member of RateSupermarket.ca's Mortgage Rate Outlook Panel. "This will take time – one lender will have to decide to jump first."
No Slowdown In Sight
Last week, the CMHC announced it was capping securitized mortgage funds available to banks to $350 million this month. As banks rely on this secured money to lower their mortgage funding costs, the change prompted calls of skyrocketing rates and renewed fears of an impending housing market crash. However, the latest data suggests this simply isn't the case, as housing demand continues to trump efforts to cool the market.
According to the Canadian Real Estate Association, home sales have remained stable throughout the summer months, with the national average up 0.2 per cent month over month in July, and 9.4 per cent year over year. The average sales price has also increased by 8.4 per cent, to $382,373.
"Canadian home sales have staged a bit of a recovery in recent months after having declined in the wake of tightened mortgage rules and lending guidelines last year, but the numbers for July suggest that national activity is levelling off at what might best be described as average levels," said CREA Chief Economy Gregory Klump in a statement. "Sales dropped sharply in August last year, so we may see some year-over-year increases in sales and average prices next month that would reflect weakness in the rear view mirror."
Western Canada Smashes Sales Records
In fact, conditions have improved so much in the wake of last summer's CMHC affordability changes that BC's real estate association BCREA is reporting the strongest real estate numbers since 2009, up 18 per cent year-over-year and a dollar volume increase of 32.8 per cent – that's $4.09 billion!
The Greater Vancouver area, the infamous record holder for the highest real estate prices in Canada, arguably experienced the largest decline in sales after last summer's CMHC affordability restrictions, which knocked a lot of would-be buyers out of the market.
"Home sales in the province posted their strongest July since 2009," said Cameron Muir, BCREA chief economist. "After six consecutive months of rising consumer demand, it's now clear that BC housing markets are recovering from tighter lending regulations introduced last year."
Sustainable Sales Demand Will Be Supported By A Healthy Economy
According to the CMHC, this housing demand isn't a flash in the pan – their Q3 report forecasts start levels of 182,800 this year and 186,600 the next. Resales will also continue to improve, with 448,900 units to move in 2013 and 467,600 in 2014.
In fact, 2014 is proving to be an economic beacon of promise, with a variety of influencers on course for improvement. While GDP is expected to grow only 1.7 per cent this year, CMHC calls for an increase of 2.4 in 2014 – hitting a benchmark that could potentially trigger a national interest rate increase from the Bank of Canada – so variable mortgage rate owners may experience a jump in their monthly payments in two years time. Economic improvement will be supported by gains business development, exports and recovering employment levels.
Week In Review
Looks like we're still waiting to see evidence of these impending mortgage rate changes – yet another week with no change to the one-year, five-year and 10-year fixed, as well as the five-year variable.


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Nanotechnology continues to advance as experts expect, within 30 years it could give us 'superhuman' abilities:
We are already seeing the effects of Phase 1 of the Nanotechnology Revolution. It is supplying new super strong materials such as Graphene, it is providing next-gen waterproofing, super efficient water purification, and advanced battery power.
Phase 1 features the creation of Passive Nanostructures. Phase 2 features Active Nanostructures. These active structures are able to interact with their environment at the molecular level. It effectively allows us to reprogram nature. When we gain the ability to create these Active Nanostructures (phase 2 nanotechnology products), we will also have the power to create phase 3+4 nanotechnology products, which are already being designed: Three-dimensional heterogeneous molecular nanosystems, where each molecule in the nanosystem has a specific structure and plays a different role. Put simply, it will be technologically possible to create nanobots, that can be programmed to perform specific tasks.
Basic phase 1 products are already on the market. Phase 2 products are currently in the laboratory experimental stage; we can expect to see phase 2 products on the market within 20 years. Advanced phase 3+4 products are already in the computational experiment and modeling stages, and are expected to be on the market within 30 years. The invisible robotic devices that will be created, will be used to enhance our bodies, computers, transportation systems, and our power supplies.
Check out the video below for an introduction to the capabilities of nanotechnology
Nanomedicine represents the most important area of Active Nanostructure research. Huge successes have already been achieved; since 2010, two nanotechnology-based cancer drugs have passed regulatory scrutiny and are on the market—Doxil and Abraxane. But we won't even begin to see the incredible potential of nanomedicine until the 2020′s.
Nanomedicine Cancer Treatment
The ability to detect cancerous cells in their early development stages relies on the ability to monitor slight changes in the molecular composition of cells. Nanotechnology will allow us to do this far more precisely than ever before. Nanodevices are small enough to infiltrate areas of the body which were once only accessible on the operating table. In the 2020′s, early phase 3 versions of nanodevices will be used in the body to track signs of cancerous cells, allowing early diagnosis.
Early phase 3 treatments, already in development, will radically improve the results of radiotherapy and new targeted infrared treatment, increasing the damage caused to cancerous cells, and allowing less/zero damage to occur to healthy cells. The video below shows brilliantly how nanomedicine will soon be used the treat cancer.
Further advanced phase 4 treatments, will be nanodevices that can independently track and destroy cancerous cells. Sounds easy? Soon it will be.
Further medical applications
Phase 1 Nanotechnology is already being used as the basis for new, more effective targeted drug delivery systems, as well as a new generation of 'smartdrugs'. Also in early development are phase 3 nanodevices that can build scaffolding to allow the regeneration of damaged nerves, which for example will cure alzheimer's disease. We are often told about how dangerous the free radical toxins are in our bodies; they damage cells and speed up aging. Currently in development are 'nanosponges', phase 2 nanostructures which absorb these toxins and remove them from the bloodstream. At three different universities, they are researching phase 2 methods of stimulating the production of cartilage in damaged joints through the use of specially designed nanofibres.
Above is a display of just a snippet of what nanomedicine will achieve. Nanomedicines will lead to the prevention of all illnesses, even aging.
How it will enhance us
Not only will nanotechnology merely provide us with healthy lives, they will enhance us. They will make us 'Superhuman'. We will transcend our natural biology. Some call the process 'transhumanism', others call it Humanity+ (H+ or h+). Bioengineering is also contributing to transhumanism.
The most exciting human enhancements will be the ones which will have an effect to slow down, and even halt and reverse the aging process. You can read more about anti-aging on our Immortality Information Page.
Enhanced cell oxygenation
New artificial red blood cells, called Respirocyte, will massively reduce our need to breath. This phase 4 technology has already been designed and is currently undergoing further research, while awaiting the creation of technology to allow its development. They are spherical in design, 8 times smaller than red blood cells, and will each hold 236 times more oxygen and carbon dioxide. They are described as elegantly simplistic in design. They are powered by glucose in the blood and are able to manage carbonic acidity via an onboard internal nanocomputer and a multitude of chemical/pressure sensors. When developed, 3D nanoscale fabrication will allow Respirocytes to be manufactured in practically unlimited supply very inexpensively.
Once injected, Respirocyte will allow us to survive for 4 hours without breathing, or we could run at top speed for 15 minutes. It is possible that Respirocyte could be on the market within 20 years, but safety testing could see it take a further decade.
source: thatsreallypossible.com


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