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All of the actors in health care—from doctors to insurers to pharmaceutical companies—work in a heavily regulated, massively subsidized industry full of structural distortions. They all want to serve patients well. But they also all behave rationally in response to the economic incentives those distortions create. Accidentally, but relentlessly, America has built a health-care system with incentives that inexorably generate terrible and perverse results. Incentives that emphasize health care over any other aspect of health and well-being. That emphasize treatment over prevention. That disguise true costs. That favor complexity, and discourage transparent competition based on price or quality. That result in a generational pyramid scheme rather than sustainable financing. And that—most important—remove consumers from our irreplaceable role as the ultimate ensurer of value.
But health insurance is different from every other type of insurance. Health insurance is the primary payment mechanism not just for expenses that are unexpected and large, but for nearly all health-care expenses. We've become so used to health insurance that we don't realize how absurd that is.
There was nothing natural or inevitable about the way our system developed: employer-based, comprehensive insurance crowded out alternative methods of paying for health-care expenses only because of a poorly considered tax benefit passed half a century ago.
Is this really a big problem for our health-care system? Well, for every two doctors in the U.S., there is now one health-insurance employee—more than 470,000 in total.
Many hospitals still exist in their current form largely because they are protected by regulation and favored by government payment policies, which effectively maintain the existing industrial structure, rather than encouraging innovation.
Measuring the progress in appointments depends on what positions are counted and who is doing the counting. The White House Transition Project counts 543 policymaking jobs requiring Senate confirmation in four top executive ranks. As of last week, Mr. Obama had announced his selections for 319 of those positions, and the Senate had confirmed 236, or 43 percent of the top echelon of government. Other scholars have slightly different but similar tallies.Much of the problem is the vetting process:
"Anyone who has gone through it or looked at this process will tell you thatevery administration it gets worse and it gets more cumbersome," Mrs. Clinton said last month. "And some very good people, you know, just didn't want to be vetted." She added: "You have to hire lawyers, you have to hire accountants. I mean, it is ridiculous."Isn't there a lesson here, that trying to solve one problem with ever more regulation can create a new, more serious problem elsewhere?
Despite incessant repetition of the fact that millions of Americans do not have medical insurance, hardy souls who have actually read the mammoth medical-care legislation being rushed through Congress have discovered all sorts of things there that have nothing whatever to do with insuring the uninsured — and everything to do with taking medical decisions out of the hands of doctors and their patients, and transferring those decisions to Washington bureaucrats.Wasn't part of the pro-abortion position that the government had no business getting between a woman and her doctor? Of course all the choice arguments were there for the rubes--they were not what the elites actually believed, but it still is striking that in the current debate about health care there have been few if any references to intrusion by the government into the patient-doctor relationship.
Many people who are uninsured have incomes from which medical-insurance premiums could be paid without any undue strain. But they choose to spend their money on other things. Many young people, especially, don't buy medical insurance, and elderly people already have Medicare. The poor have Medicaid available, even though many do not bother to sign up for it until they are already in the hospital — which they then can do.
Although administration officials are eager to deny it, rationing health care is central to President Barack Obama's health plan. The Obama strategy is to reduce health costs by rationing the services that we and future generations of patients will receive.The key problem facing the government is the the explosion of costs in Medicare and Medicaid in the future.
There is, of course, no reason why limiting outlays on Medicare and Medicaid requires cutting health services for the rest of the population. The idea that they must be cut in parallel is just an example of misplaced medical egalitarianism.He then goes on to explain how the present system of tax deductions and credits encourage too much spending on health care.
Like virtually every economist I know, I believe the right approach to limiting health spending is by reforming the tax rules. But if that is not going to happen, let's not destroy the high quality of the best of American health care by government rationing and misplaced egalitarianism.
In their 2006 book, "The Business of Health," economists Robert L. Ohsfeldt and John E. Schneider set out to determine where the U.S. would rank in life span among developed nations if homicides and accidents are factored out. Their answer? First place.
In Britain, by contrast, having guaranteed access to care doesn't mean you'll actually get it. Twenty percent of British cancer patients who might be cured become incurable while awaiting the treatment they need.
Obama has made them scared. Everywhere I go I hear the same story. Business owners know the little details that academics and pundits don't, and they know what not to do. They know, for example, that payroll taxes are not only scheduled to rise, but already have risen. And they know all too well that government-mandated unemployment compensation is funded by employers through an unemployment-compensation payroll tax. As a result, they know not to hire.A problem with that explanation is that it does not explain the drop in the hire rate that predates the election of Barack Obama.
From David Kuhn at Real Clear Politics:
Fully 35 percent of Democrats believe George W. Bush had advance knowledge of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Fully 28 percent of Republicans believe Barack Obama wasn't born in the United States.
Meet the fanatical third.....
A few years ago, an Emory psychologist scanned the brains of self-described partisans. Partisans were able to notice the hypocritical statements of the opposing candidate but not the inconsistencies of their preferred candidate.


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International Waffle Day at Two Brothers Tap House & Brewery
Friday, March 25
In honor of International Waffle Day tomorrow, Scottsdale's Two Brothers Tap House & Brewery is offering 50 percent off the Waffle BLT. The Waffle BLT from the restaurant and brewery consists of American cheese, Swiss cheese, bacon, tomato, arugula, and pesto mayo that's sandwiched in between a buttery croissant and is all pressed with a waffle iron. For more information, visit the Two Brothers Tap House & Brewery website.
Discounted Savory Sandwiches at Crave Waffle Sandwich Creations
Friday, March 25
Glendale's Crave Waffle Sandwich Creations also will be honoring International Waffle Day by taking $2 off its savory sandwiches in celebration of one of the most beloved breakfast staples. Savory options include items such as The Meltdown, which is topped with ground beef, sautéed onions and mushrooms, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and the restaurant's own poutine gravy. Located at Westgate Entertainment District, Crave claims to be the only full-service waffle sandwich restaurant in Arizona. For more information, visit Crave's website.
Bend and Brew at The Yard in Phoenix
Saturday, March 26
Pair your downward dog with a beer this Saturday at The Yard in Phoenix. From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., attendees can strengthen and stretch their bodies with a yoga class led by one of Ironwood Yoga Studio's instructors and then follow that up with a 16-ounce draft beer. Tickets cost $10 each. Upon check-in, attendees will receive a drink token good for one beer. To register for any of the classes, visit Ironwood Yoga's website and search for any "Bend & Brew" class listed by date. For more information, visit the Culinary Dropout website.
Easter Brunch at Crudo
Sunday, March 27
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Arcadia's Crudo restaurant is celebrating Easter with a three-course brunch menu that's just $30. Diners can pick and choose from plates like ricotta, walnut, olive oil, and honey served on grilled bread; Crudo's signature bacon risotto topped with sunny-side eggs; or crostada accompanied by blueberry balsamic and roasted white chocolate streusel. For more information, visit Crudo's website.
And for more Easter dining options, check out our list of 10 Places For Easter Brunch in Metro Phoenix.
Grenache at Carlson Creek Vineyard
Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27
Arizona's own Carlson Creek Vineyard is releasing its very first grenache blend this weekend. For the first time ever, Arizona yielded enough grapes so that Carlson Creek could grow a 100-percent grenache wine. The red wine will be released this Friday, and served in the tasting room on Friday and Saturday. Established in 2009, Carlson Creek Vineyard is a family-owned vineyard based in Wilcox, Arizona. If you'd rather not take the trip out there, the vineyard is offering free shipping on purchases of two or more bottles of grenache when you use the code FREESHIP at check out. For more information, visit Carlson Creek Vineyard's website.

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Did he commit suicide? Did he escape from Germany to Argentina? Did he actually have a special bunker made for himself in Antarctica? The theories surrounding the last days of Adolf Hitler are numerous. As are the books written about them. Some have been praised, some reviled. Some are readable, others less so (Hitler on the moon? Sorry, folks, we are not buying that one). If you are interested in the end of the man Germany called Der Fuhrer, here are seven books that are definitely worth reading:
The Last Days of Hitler
By Hugh Trevor-Roper
Trevor-Roper had been assigned to investigate the death of Hitler by the British intelligence. He interviewed several people and sifted through mounds of evidence. Many question his conclusions, but for many others, this remains the single most authoritative book on Adolf Hitler's death. It certainly is one of the best-written.
The Bunker
James P. O'Donnell
This is the perfect book for those who want to know how life in Hitler's bunker was. O'Donnell, a former soldier, describes Hitler's routine in detail as well as the lives of those who were living with him, as well as their respective fates after Hitler committed suicide. Goebbels, Eva Braun, Hitler's secretaries…they are all here.
Grey Wolf: The Escape of Adolf Hitler
By Simon Dunstan and Gerrard William
By far the most authoritative debunking of the Hitler suicide theory that we have read, Grey Wolf claims that Hitler got away from Germany and lived in Argentina, before passing away in 1959. The authors back up their claims with lots of evidence, making this the kind of book that will spark endless debate. Read our full review (shameless plug) here.
Inside Hitler's Bunker: The Last Days of the Third Reich
By Joachim Fest
Joachim Fest's biography of Hitler is considered among the best. And his analysis of the final days of the Third Reich lives up to his reputation as he walks the reader through the events that led to the fall of Berlin and the fate of the main characters. It is a world coming to an end, and Fest presents it brilliantly.
The Last 100 Days
By John Toland
Perhaps no one has written about the Second World War as well as John Toland (who incidentally, has also written a highly-acclaimed biography of Adolf Hitler) and his detailing of the final hundred days of the Nazi regime are nothing short of spell-binding. Astounding detail, brilliant narration. A must-read even if you are not interested in Hitler and his death.
The End: The Defiance and Destruction of Hitler's Germany
By Ian Kershaw
Ian Kershaw's double volume biography of Hitler was praised for the manner in which he analysed Hitler's charisma and his ability to hold a nation together. And this is how it all came apart – Kershaw details the events between Stauffenberg's attempts to kill Hitler in 1944 to the fall of Berlin a year later. At almost 600 pages, this is one of the most detailed and analytical looks at the last days of the Nazis and their leader.
Hitler's Fate: The Final Story
By HD Baumann
Baumann punches holes in the official "Hitler suicide" and claims that the dictator and Eva Braun actually managed to escape to Argentina and live peacefully. And he does manage to make a good case for it. Definitely worth reading for those wanting to argue about the death of Der Fuhrer. This is not a crackpot conspiracy theory author writing, but one trying to back up theories with evidence.


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In preparation for the Campus Torch Tour III which is aimed at inspiring Nigerian Students to be creative with their skills and brilliance; young and charming celebrity Olumide Oworu takes a stop at Campus Torch to share his story with the team.
"We could go all day long if you want a lengthy documentary", he said laughing out loud.
His humility mixed with a beautiful sense of humor brought a new feeling to the atmosphere; everyone was amazed at his kind of personality
"He's so cute, humble, and way down to earth. He also looks bigger than on TV," one of the Campus Torch team yelled in awe
Working with Sir Olumide was really exhilarating, he showed us a bit from the Weki and Tari act as we record from start to finish.
We look forward to invading the Olabisi Onabanjo University on Monday 22nd of May, 2017 to be inspired with the beautiful documentary of Olumide Oworu.
Follow: @OlumideOworu @CampusTorch @AmeboGuru on all social media.


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Deimos Imaging Awarded Contract Exceeding USD $2,6M By The Brazilian MoD
Madrid, Spain, and Vancouver, Canada – May 15th, 2018 – UrtheCast Corp. (TSX: UR) ("UrtheCast" or the "Company") and its subsidiary, the Earth Observation company Deimos Imaging SLU ("Deimos Imaging"), announced today that Deimos Imaging has entered into a contract with the Brazilian Ministry of Defence's Aeronautics Command (COMAER) exceeding $2.6 million US dollars (the "Contract").
The Contract requires Deimos Imaging to supply Earth Observation products and services from the Deimos-2 satellite, during an initial period of three years that could be extended up to five years. Payments are expected to be spread equally over the initial three-year period. Under the Contract, Deimos Imaging will collect new satellite imagery and provide access to the catalogue of archived imagery. The data will feed the geo-information needs of the Brazilian Government and Institutions, accelerating and improving actionable decision making in a wide range of applications.
"We are very excited and proud to deliver our best-in-class services to the Brazilian Ministry of Defence for the first time", said Jamie Ritchie, Chief Commercial Officer at Deimos Imaging. "The award of this contract reinforces our increasing role as key provider of imagery and geoinformation products worldwide."
Deimos Imaging's extensive experience provides renowned quality control processes, technical knowledge and significant expertise. Additionally, its multi-resolution virtual constellation of over 30 satellites guarantees exceptional revisit capabilities worldwide.
For more information, visit UrtheCast's website at www.urthecast.com or Deimos Imaging's website at www.deimos-imaging.com or contact:
Ana Isabel Martínez
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+34 615 69 38 95
About UrtheCast and Deimos Imaging
UrtheCast Corp. is a Vancouver-based technology company that serves the rapidly evolving geospatial and geoanalytics markets with a wide range of information-rich products and services. The Company operates Earth Observation (EO) sensors in space, through its subsidiary Deimos Imaging, including two satellites, Deimos-1 and Deimos-2, to produce imagery data for partners and customers in multiple markets. UrtheCast processes and distributes imagery data and value-added products through a unique virtual constellation – including 20 operational satellites with 1m or better resolution – which are all harmonized in the same environment.
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University of Arizona Receives $12 Million for Pharmaceutical Center
The University of Arizona has announced commitments totaling more than $12 million in support of the expansion and renovation of the Skaggs Pharmaceutical Sciences Center on its Tucson campus.
Awarded as part of the $31.5 million Skaggs Pharmaceutical Sciences Center Challenge, the commitments include a $10 million challenge grant from the ALSAM Foundation to the UA College of Pharmacy — the largest commitment in the history of the college — that requires the university to raise an additional $9.5 million. In conjunction with the announcement, alumnus R. Ken Coit ('67) and his wife, Donna, and alumnus Rick Katz ('70) pledged gifts totaling $2 million toward the challenge.
Part of the UA Health Sciences division, the Skaggs Center was built thirty-five years ago with support from Utah businessman L.S. "Sam" Skaggs. When completed in 2020, the 31,500-square-foot facility will include additional space for work in the areas of drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology, as well as teaching and research.
"I am very grateful for the ALSAM Foundation's transformational pledge, and I am certain that the UA community can help realize its potential," said UA president Ann Weaver Hart. "This campaign is critical to the continued success of the College of Pharmacy, which is a crucial site of impact for the university....These commitments place us two-thirds of the way to transforming drug discovery and the future of pharmacy education at the UA, and I am excited to see the outcome of the campaign and the work it enables."


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GSBS Dissertations and Theses
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Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology
First Thesis Advisor
Jeffrey A. Bailey
Second Thesis Advisor
Ann M. Moormann
Endemic Burkitt lymphoma, Epstein Barr virus, transcriptome, somatic mutations
Endemic Burkitt lymphoma (eBL) is the most common pediatric cancer in malaria-endemic equatorial Africa and nearly always contains Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), unlike sporadic Burkitt Lymphoma (sBL) that occurs with a lower incidence in developed countries. Despite this increased burden the study of eBL has lagged. Additionally, while EBV was isolated from an African Burkitt lymphoma tumor 50 years ago, however, the impact of viral variation in oncogenesis is just beginning to be fully explored. In my thesis research, I focused on investigating molecular genetics of the endemic form of this lymphoma with a particular emphasis on the role of the virus and its variation in pathogenesis using novel sequencing and bioinformatic strategies.
First, we sought to understand pathogenesis by investigating transcriptomes using RNA sequencing (RNAseq) from 30 primary eBL tumors and compared to sBL tumors. BL tumor samples were prospectively obtained from 2009 until 2012 in Kenya. Within eBL tumors, minimal expression differences were found based on anatomical presentation site, in-hospital survival rates, and EBV genome type; suggesting that eBL tumors are homogeneous without marked subtypes. The outstanding difference detected using surrogate variable analysis was the significantly decreased expression of key genes in the immunoproteasome complex in eBL tumors carrying type 2 EBV compared to type 1 EBV. Secondly, in comparison to previously published pediatric sBL specimens, the majority of the expression and pathway differences were related to the PTEN/PI3K/mTOR signaling pathway and was correlated most strongly with EBV status rather than the geographic designation. Moreover, the common mutations were observed significantly less frequently in eBL tumors harboring EBV type 1, with mutation frequencies similar between tumors with EBV type 2 and without EBV. In addition to the previously reported genes, we identified a set of new genes mutated in BL. Overall, these suggested that EBV, particularly EBV type 1, supports BL oncogenesis alleviating the need for particular driver mutations in the human genome.
Second, we sought to comprehensively define sequence variations of EBV across the viral genome in eBL tumor cells and normal infections, and correlate variations with clinical phenotypes and disease risk. We investigated the whole genome sequence of EBV from primary tumors (N=41) and plasma from eBL patients (N=21) as well as EBV in the blood of healthy children (N=29) within the same malaria endemic region. We conducted a genome wide association analysis study with viral genomes of healthy kids and BL kids. Furthermore, we found that the frequencies of EBV types among healthy kids were at equal levels while they were skewed in favor of type 1 (70%) among eBL kids. To pinpoint the fundamental divergence between viral genome subtypes, type 1 and type 2, we constructed phylogenetic trees comparing to all public EBV genomes. The pattern of variation defined the substructures correlated with the subtypes. This investigation not only deciphers the puzzling pathogenic differences between subtypes but also helps to understand how these two EBV types persist in the population at the same time.
Overall, this research provides insight into the molecular underpinning of eBL and the role of EBV. It further provides the groundwork and means to unravel the complexity of EBV population structure and provide insight into the viral variation that may influence oncogenesis and outcomes in eBL and other EBV-associated diseases. In addition, genomic and mutational analyses of Burkitt lymphoma tumors identify key differences based on viral content and clinical outcomes suggesting new avenues for the development of prognostic molecular biomarkers and therapeutic interventions.
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Kaymaz Y. (2017). Genomic and Transcriptomic Investigation of Endemic Burkitt Lymphoma and Epstein Barr Virus. GSBS Dissertations and Theses. https://doi.org/10.13028/M2R95Z. Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/gsbs_diss/914
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The first footage from the final instalment of the Twilight saga has debuted online.
A teaser for Breaking Dawn: Part 2 was released today (March 26) and it shows Bella, played by Kristen Stewart, finally adopt vampire form. The franchise heroine has been converted following her marriage to Robert Pattinson's Edward Cullen in last year's penultimate film. Click on the link to watch it above.
Breaking Dawn – Part 2 marks the conclusion of the epic supernatural series, and sees the Cullens gather together an army of vampire clans to protect their daughter Renesmee from Michael Sheen's villainous Aro.
However, despite being the final chapter of Stephanie Meyer's novel series, Lionsgate chief Jon Feltheimer suggested recently that the movie might not spell the end, saying: "I'm anticipating Breaking Dawn – Part 2 being $700 million-plus in worldwide box office.
"It's hard for me to imagine a movie that does $700 million-plus doesn't have ongoing value. It's an amazing franchise that they have done a great job of maintaining with absolutely no deterioration. So the simple answer is, 'Boy I hope so'."
The movie once again co-stars Taylor Lautner, along with Ashley Greene and Dakota Fanning. It opens worldwide on November 16.


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Former Aggie running back Pervis Atkins has been named to the 2008 ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame by the National Football Foundation. The ballot consists of 75 players and eight coaches and the inductees will be announced live on ESPNEWS at a press conference at the Waldorf-Astoria on May 1st in New York City and inducted at The National Football Foundation's Annual Awards Dinner on December 9, 2008 also at the Waldorf-Astoria. They will be officially enshrined at the Hall in South Bend, Ind. in the summer of 2009.
Here is the bio on Pervis Atkins:
Pervis Atkins, New Mexico State-Running Back-Named First Team All-America in 1960... Twice led the nation in all-purpose yards (1959-60)... Led the nation in rushing yards (971) and punt return yards (241) in 1959... Two-time First Team All- Conference selection.


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Submissions accepted September 1, 2011, through February 14, 2012
The DOE has issued a call for researchers seeking an allocation of compute hours at one of three DOE facilities. Open to scientists from the research community in national laboratories, academia and industry, the ASCR Leadership Computing Challenge (ALCC) program allocates up to 30 percent of the computational resources at the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility, NERSC and Oak Ridge for special situations of interest to the Department's energy mission, including:
- Advancing the clean energy agenda.
- Understanding the environmental impacts of global energy systems.
- Responding to natural and man-made disasters or incidents (e.g., hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis and pandemics).
- Broadening the community of researchers capable of using leadership computing resources.
- Exploring new frontiers in physical and biological sciences.
Proposals are awarded an ALCC allocation based on a peer review for scientific merit and computational readiness.
ALCC applications submitted from September 1, 2011, through February 14, 2012, will be considered for allocation in 2012. For submission details, visit: http://science.energy.gov/ascr/facilities/alcc/.


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Monthly Archives: April 2014
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It has been a year since I entered something in this blog - much too long. In the year that has passed, we have happily added a new pup - his name is Lucky - "Happy Go Lucky". He was our 50th Wedding Anniversary Present to each other. He has had some health issues, but continues to be happy, cuddly and such a joy to us. we can not imagine life without him - here is his picture.
After taking some time off from soft sculpture, I have enjoyed getting back to work on a limited basis. Loving to complete a new dog or animal always brings the same joy and sense of satisfaction as it did years ago. Will be posting some new animals here as I complete them. Wishing you all the best and thanks for visiting......
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"Welcome aboard ladies and gentleman. Can I please have your attention while I explain how to fasten a seat belt, use a life jacket, and request that you don't smoke in the bathroom."
Listening to the in-flight passenger announcements is just another mundane step in the flying process, right up there with going through security, boarding the plane, and attempting to stay comfortable in those small, stiff seats. While presented with good intentions, the biggest value of these announcements is often the fact that they can put you right to sleep. But there seems to be a trend in giving these in-flight intros some more appealing value–entertainment value.
Although I'd seen the viral videos of rapping flight attendants and in-flight announcements that were more like stand-up routines, I figured funny flight attendants were just a random gift bestowed on a few lucky travelers. That is, until my sassy Southwest flight attendant took the mic at the beginning of my flight to Seattle last month.
"You'll wear your seat belt low and tight across those slender American hips at all times while seated," he said, as he was just warming up.
"You're well aware that there are 50 ways to leave your lover, but six ways to bail out of this bird if we're in some sort of trouble," he continued, pointing out the emergency exits.
And although his routine had the entire flight engaged and happy, he shared where passengers could direct any concerns they might have. "Tell Frank, because he's the only one that still cares," he said. "I won't until this pill I found on the floor kicks in."
The fun and frisky intro continued, hitting all the bases of your usual announcements, but this time people were actually listening … and laughing. Of course, with lines like "please keep your hands to yourself … or at least until the cabin lights dim," who wouldn't be chuckling.
With three videos of entertaining announcements going viral in the past few years, Southwest is definitely leading the way for this trend. Delta is also catching on and adding a flare to their pre-flight videos.
Here at TripIt, where we're all about the perfect trip, this is one trend we want to see more of. Whether it's to distract someone who is nervous to fly or to mix it up for those frequent business travelers, we say a little entertainment never hurt anybody.
Now, we want to hear from you. Have you had an experience with a fabulous flight attendant that made your flight far more enjoyable? Tell us about it in the comments below.


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A 2-part webinar for scientists interested in novel drug delivery methods for basic research, drug discovery and development. Learn about novel infusion technologies and how challenges in physiological monitoring and drug delivery are being overcome by implantable and programmable devices.
Gold Standard Physiological Monitoring With Novel Infusion Technology: Quality Data in Mice to Marmosets.
Christian Schnell, Lab Head of in-vivo Pharmacology and Oncology Research at Novartis in Basel, Switzerland presents data from multiple species that show how differences in blood pressure, heart rate and acute stress impact drug activity and how dosing a pre-trained animal can influence hemodynamic parameters.
Synthetic, Structural, and Mechanistic Investigations of Vitamin B12 Conjugates of the Anorectic Peptide PYY3-36.
Dr. Doyle discusses how vitamin B12 conjugation of Peptide YY3-16 decreases food intake compared to native Peptide – YY3-36. Learn how challenges to peptide-based therapies, such as rapid clearance, ready degradation by hydrolysis/proteolysis and poor uptake can be overcome by using the iPrecio implantable pump.
Click to watch the webinar recording. To view the presentation full screen simply click the square icon located in the bottom-right corner of the video-viewer.
To download PDF copies of the presentations, click on the "LinkedIn SlideShare" icon located in the bottom-right corner of the slide-viewer. From the SlideShare landing page click the "Download" button to retrieve the file.
Additional References:
Discovering and Developing Molecules with Optimal Drug-Like Properties
Editors: Allen C Templeton, Stephen R. Byrn, Roy J Haskell, Thomas E. Prisinzano
ISBN: 978-1-4939-1398-5 (Print) 978-1-4939-1399-2 (Online) 27 Sep 2014
Discovery Formulations: Approaches and Practices in Early Preclinical Development
Shobha N. Bhattachar, David M. Bender, Stephanie A. Sweetana, James A. Wesley
Discovering and Developing Molecules with Optimal Drug-Like Properties
AAPS Advances in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Series Volume 15, 2015, pp 49-94 Chapter 2, 27 Sep 2014
Enabling Discovery Through Leveraging and Miniaturizing Pharmaceutical Principles and Processes
Roy J. Haskell, Kimberly A. Foster, Ching Kim Tye, Michael Morgen
Discovering and Developing Molecules with Optimal Drug-Like Properties
AAPS Advances in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Series Volume 15, 2015, pp 95-140 Chapter 3, 27 Sep 2014
Implementation of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic strategies in early research phases of drug discovery and development at Novartis Institute of Biomedical Research
Tove Tuntland, Brian Ethell, Takatoshi Kosaka, Francesca Blasco, Richard Xu Zang, Monish Jain, Ty Gould, Keith Hoffmaster.
Front. Pharmacol., 28 July 2014
Optimising in vivo pharmacology studies—Practical PKPD considerations
Johan Gabrielsson, A. Richard Green, Piet H. Van der Graaf
Journal of Pharmagological and Toxicological Methods, Volume 61, Issue 2, March-April 2010, pp 146-156.
Syracuse University Magazine Article on Dr Robert Doyle's Research:


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I've already written about how much I love castles, so I thought why not feature a photo of the very first one I ever saw? (Click the photo to enlarge.)
Orsini Castle, set in a small Italian village called Soriano Nel Cimino is located approximately 100 kilometers north of Rome. Lit up at night, it perfectly accentuates the medieval back-drop of this hilly town that rather fortunately doesn't see many tourists.
When you visiting Soriano, you'll feel like you've stepped back in time. WWII air raid sirens still play twice a day in remembrance. Children don old fashioned smocks to attend school. Old ladies mop the alleyways of the narrow streets. Every fall the village puts on a medieval festival that celebrates the chestnut harvest.
I took this photo on my first night in Soriano and I'll never forget how I felt in that exact moment.
It was surreal taking in the view, staring at the castle, all the while thinking "F*ck, yeah. I'm in Italy!"
Tears welled up in my eyes but I was smiling. They were tears of joy!
Then when no one was looking, I fist pumped two-to-three times Jersey Shore style.
I was that happy to be there.


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Eur. Phys. J. Spec. Top. (2016) 225
We address the technical challenges when performing quantum information experiments with ultracold Rydberg atoms in lattice geometries. We discuss the following key aspects: (i) the coherent manipulation of atomic ground states, (ii) the coherent excitation of Rydberg states, and (iii) spatial addressing of individual lattice sites. We briefly review methods and solutions which have been successfully implemented, and give examples based on our experimental apparatus. This includes an optical phase-locked loop, an intensity and frequency stabilization setup for lasers, and a nematic liquid-crystal spatial light modulator.


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Most of us will face the sudden and unexpected death of someone we love. When this happens, how do we survive our own grief and sorrow? First, be assured that time does help. Just endure for a while -- the overwhelming sense of unreality, or numbness, or anger will lessen. So too will the wild swings of emotion. You will gradually begin to move forward with your own life, to make decisions, and to enjoy the world again.
With sudden death, survivors are likely to keep questioning the events that led to death and to feel little sense of a completed life. Some people have found it helpful to act out what would have been said or done, if only you could have been there, or if only you had had a few minutes to talk. Some survivors dream of the person or see him everywhere for a while. You might take that occurrence as an opportunity to write down what you would say, even to put it in an envelope and tuck it away.
Sudden death often leaves practical matters in real disarray. There will be children or other dependents to take care of. Financial matters may be unsettled; property issues must be resolved. With any luck, there will also be some trustworthy family or friends to help. Share your emotions and check your decisions with someone who is not directly affected by what has happened, if you can. They can tell you if you are making good sense.
If you are truly on your own, reach out to professionals -- chaplains, social workers, teachers, licensed counselors. Every grief-stricken person must have someone to lean on. You should also seek some professional support for a while. Many people find they need to push themselves into counseling or support groups at first, but later they say that this support turned out to be a lifeline and a great comfort.
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|Copyright © 1999, 2006 by Joanne Lynn. This extract from the Handbook for Mortals by Joanne Lynn, M.D. and Joan Harrold, M.D. is used with permission. To learn more about improving care at the end of life visit the main web site for Americans for Better Care of the Dying.


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2016 is just around the corner, and so is the 4th annual LearnLaunch Across Boundaries Conference. Located at Harvard Business School, the event will take place January 21-22, kicking off the new year with presentations, discussions, and pitches featuring some of the best in edtech.
This year's conference, entitled Across Boundaries: From Digitizing Past Practice to Personalized Learning, will cover trending topics in the edtech space, navigated by presenters at the helm of education technology. Discussions will cover everything from the viability of open educational resources (OER) to strategies for encouraging faculty adoption of digital technologies. To provide even more insight for those involved in edtech startups, there will even be a session in which teachers discuss their classroom needs with entrepreneurs.
Speakers will include:
Rob Waldron, CEO of Curriculum Associates
Larry Berger, CEO of Amplify
David Galvin, Investment Strategy Leader at IBM Watson Ecosystem Ventures
Scott Fitzpatrick, CEO of General Assembly
Seth Reynolds, Managing Director at Parthenon-EY
Todd Rose, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Elizabeth Chou, Partner at New Markets Venture Partners
Rick Segal, Managing Partner at Rethink Education
Vivian Wu, Managing Director at Zuckerberg Education Ventures
See full list of speakers
The conference will also host a pitch competition, featuring ten innovative high-growth edtech companies. Judges hail from Hub Angels, Launchpad Venture Group, Reach Capital, Rethink Education, Owl Ventures, University Ventures, and Zuckerberg Education Ventures.
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What's your running goal? Are you looking to run faster, further or injury-free? Every runner has room for growth, and a key to developing that potential is knowing what specific factors, whether metabolic, mechanical or otherwise, might be holding you back from reaching your targets.
A strong predictor of running performance is VO2 max, or maximal oxygen uptake 1. While VO2 max is an accurate guage for endurance capacity, it does not necessarily equate with running efficiency, as it only captures one element of performance potential. Even the most "fit" runner, as approximated by VO2 max, may be hindered by physiological or biomechanical features that prevent them from reaching their full athletic potential. "Cost of transport" – or the amount of energy used to run a given distance (per unit mass) – is an alternative metric for assessing performance potential, which takes into account several additional critical factors.
In their study 2 recently published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, researchers characterized the metabolic and mechanical factors that most strongly influenced performance in a multi-day ultra-running event. Eleven male runners completed the three-day, 93-km Italian race "Magraid". The researchers acquired several physiological measures before and after each race day.
To little surprise, they found that race performance (quantified as average speed) was predicted by high VO2 max and low cost of transport. To determine why cost of transport might be lower (better) for some runners than others, they further studied how cost of transport related to other functional variables. Reduced cost of transport was associated with several characteristics, including greater leg muscle power and vertical stiffness (during the stance phase), a smaller foot-print index (a proxy for ankle stability 3) and lower step frequency.
During any endurance race – but particularly one of this magnitude – it matters less how efficient you are when the starting gun fires, than how well you can maintain a high efficiency level throughout the run. Therefore, the researchers examined what factors influenced the change in cost of transport over each race day. A larger increase in cost of transport from the start to finish was predicted by the change in foot-print index, step frequency and vertical stiffness. In other words, as the runners fatigued and became sloppy as the race progressed, they showed less ankle stability and stiffness, and took more frequent steps. A low foot-print index, the strongest predictor, was also associated with greater leg power, vertical stiffness, and calf tendon stiffness and force (which, expectedly, correlated with calf structure).
While the researchers observed a logical relationship between foot-print index and structural properties of the calf, it's unclear if calf morphology predicted cost of transport. Calf structure may correlate with ankle stability, and ankle stability may correlate with running efficiency, but does calf structure also correlate with running efficiency? Somewhat unexpectedly, they also observed a correlation between cost of transport and step frequency, hinting that a lower cadence may be more efficient. Given the almost universally accepted doctrine that a high cadence promotes efficiency and reduces injury risk, this finding is odd indeed. The authors speculate that the effect may reflect deviation from one's personal optimal frequency, or increased internal work with higher frequency. Regardless of the reason, they point out the possibility that a lower cadence may impart greater long-term muscle damage. As with any of the correlative findings reported here, we can't be certain whether step frequency influences, results from, or is even directly related to, running performance, without further intervention studies.
Based on these findings, what should a runner prioritize to improve – and maintain a high level of – running efficiency? Besides strong leg muscles, this study suggests that the stiffness and stability of the ankle and lower leg critically contribute to an endurance runner's efficiency. These features presumably allow the muscles and tendons to more optimally store and release energy.
So if you're looking to PR at your next 10k, marathon or 100-miler, what can you take home from this study? Go ahead and keep up those speed intervals to boost your aerobic capacity and don't slack on those squats and lunges to maintain those powerful legs. But if you're looking to stop running like a gas-guzzling SUV and maximize your energy efficiency, don't ignore your ankles. Devote some time each day to those single-leg squats and hops, and play-time with that wobble board, and you just might notice a rise in your MPG.
- Billat V et al. 2003. Training and bioenergetic characteristics in elite male and female Kenyan runners. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 35:297-304.
- Lazzer S et al. 2013. Factors affecting energy cost of running during an ultra-endurance race. J Exper Biol. 44:1325-44
- Huang PY et al. 2011. Foot pressure and center of pressure in athletes with ankle instability during lateral shuffling and running gait. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 21:e461-7
Lazzer S, Taboga P, Salvadego D, Rejc E, Simunic B, Narici M, Buglione A, Giovanelli N, Antonutto G, Grassi B, Pisot R, & di Prampero PE (2013). Factors affecting energy cost of running during an ultra-endurance race. The Journal of experimental biology PMID: 24265425


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LOS ANGELES – 10-18-2018 (PRDistribution.com) — STANFORD, Calif., Oct. 18, 2018 — Blockchain enthusiasts of all ages, genders and skill levels are invited to bring their enthusiasm, skills, and creativity to the IDEAS Blockchain Hackathon at Stanford on Oct 28th and 29th, hosted by International Data Engineering and Science Association (IDEAS).
Solo developers/coders or teams of up to five members are welcome to participate. You will spend the weekend learning new skills, competing for prizes, meeting investors, sponsors, and the local tech community, while also having fun, enjoying food, social activities and more.
The free event with more than 300 participants will cover industry trends, real-world applications, open source software, and solution-based case studies. Hackathon competitors will demonstrate their cutting-edge technologies, and startups will pitch their solutions to the top investors globally. Register your team at https://stanfordhack.eventbrite.com
Co-organizers and sponsors of this event include Data Application Lab, an innovative company focuses on AI & Data Science education and consulting; DBX, the world's first highly efficient public chain supporting real-world applications in a large scale; and Kambria, a blockchain project that enables and incentivizes collaboration in R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization of advanced technology.
During the hackathon, DBX will talk about the latest tech in blockchain industry and debut their new product – Cardeal, which is the first worldwide top shopping card platform only accept cryptocurrency.
The Hackathon at Stanford is part of the IDEAS Blockchain Hackathon series in North America. IDEAS previously held hackathons in Los Angeles, Berkeley, New York, Chicago, and Canada, attracting over a thousand participants.
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Now that we have settled into sunny Florida for the winter and plan to be here for a few months, I was able to set-up a more permanent roadschooling site that I can share with you. It's still not perfect as it is a work in progress, but it is much more than we had and it is serving us well!
Let me go back a little bit before I begin sharing though and explain our roadschooling situation. My husband, aka The Chicken Whisperer, travels across the country with his sponsors doing events, workshops, and lobbying for the chicken love across the nation. We started traveling about 5 years ago and we would go from hotel to hotel sometimes night to night. As you can imagine, when Caleb came along our single traveling suitcase turned into multiple suitcases, a pack & play, sheets, food bags, toy bags, diaper bags, etc. Not to mention a baby in tow. We would just about fill those luggage carts hotels provide to the top with things hanging off the sides. Picture moving all this stuff into a hotel room for one night and back out the next morning every day for five days or more. Let's just say, NOT FUN! Every time we saw an RV driving down the road, we would dream about how it would be so nice to just pack our stuff one time and be done. Not to mention, have a place where Caleb could take a nap on site! Finally, this past December we picked out the RV we wanted, saved up our money (we don't like to buy things on credit), and purchased our very own 24' Coachman Spirit of America travel trailer. It was the biggest RV we could buy that our current SUV could pull and we didn't want to buy another vehicle.
At first, as we traveled for Andy's work, we'd also find a fun spot to stay for vacation when the work was done. Then, we started finding spots to stay longer. We recently just spent 3 months in the north Georgia mountains watching the leaves change colors. Now we are planning to stay in Florida for the next 4 – 5 months over the winter. I don't miss the cold. Yes, I'm a wimp! We plan to head home to the farm house for spring after some work traveling, so we can plant our garden and experience some homeschool there.
So that is our story of how our journey began. Now, let's take a look at how I've set up our roadschooling through pictures…
These 2 storage drawers hold a variety of learning materials. The first bin shown on the left holds the following.
1. Holiday materials - foam shapes, stockings, and Christmas hats.
2. Fine Motor, Sensory materials, and Containers
3. Clipboard, Dry erase boards, mirrors, magnifying glasses, and tweezers
The second bin shown on the right holds the following.
1. Shapes, Numbers, and Letters Activities: I have a variety of activities for each concept. I organized all the games and activities together in gallon ziplock pages. For example, in the letter bag I have Di-cut letters, magnetic letters, letter matching games, flashcards, etc...
2. Manipulatives, Puzzles, and Play Dough
3. Water toys, Balls, Blocks, Chalk, Shape Sorter, Gardening tools etc...
These boxes stay inside the RV. The tub on the left holds most of the materials I will use for teaching for the week. On the top right, I have a bin that holds all my paper goodies. This isn't my favorite way to store it, but it's what I'm working with right now. On the bottom right, I have a bin of books that I switch out each time I go home, hot glue gun and glue sticks, lamination machine, and teacher idea books.
Here's a sample activity that we did today. I filled a tub with water, shapes, blocks, Thanksgiving foam shapes, a boat and sponge. I also gave Caleb a muffin pan. He had fun transferring water to the muffin pan and pouring it back in, cleaning the toys with the sponges, and having the turkey go, "nite-nite" by covering him up with "blankets" = shapes. It was fun to watch him play and learn.
I hope you enjoyed getting to know more about our roadschooling journey. If you have any questions or want to share any suggestions from your own experiences, I'd love to see those in the comments!
Learning Blessings,


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Check back weekday mornings for a quick tally of the latest developments in the Middle East and North Africa.
Syrian protesters staged a "Day of Dignity" Friday, holding demonstrations across the country, including the capital of Damascus. Al Jazeera reports that about 200 people turned out there to show their support for protests that have been taking place all week in the southern city of Deraa, where security forces opened fire on protesters today and dozens have already died in clashes. Meanwhile, the government began making concessions, including lifting the state of emergency that has been in place since 1963.
NATO has taken control of implementing Libya's no-fly zone, while French and British forces retain responsibility for carrying out strikes against military targets. France announced that Libyan airspace was "under control" of allied forces. Meanwhile, after nearly a week of international support, rebels are still struggling to retake the eastern city of Ajdabiya. Allied forces attempted to give some breathing room to the rebels by striking Qaddafi's troops that are shelling the city.
Protesters in Sanaa took a rare step back Friday in order to give room for political negotiations to progress. Negotiators are attempting to work out a transfer of power from President Ali Abdullah Saleh that could see him step down within days, though the transition could well take longer. On Friday, President Saleh said he would be willing to transfer his power on the condition that it went into "safe hands."
Protesters in Bahrain are planning to hold protests Friday – the first large protests since Saudi Arabia sent in troops to help put down the demonstrations and the Bahraini government declared a state of emergency. In response to the plans, security was ramped up in Shiite villages and in and around the capital of Manama.


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1] CHRISTMASTIME IS HERE (Written by Vince Guaraldi – from A Charlie Brown Christmas)
Show me a better song representative of Christmas? Okay, maybe The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole – but nothing revs up the Holiday heart strings like this classic tune sung by the Peanuts gang on one of the best Christmas TV specials of all time.
2] THERE'S ALWAYS TOMORROW (FOR DREAMS TO COME TRUE) By Janet Orenstein from Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special
Like Christmastime is Here (from A Charlie Brown Christmas) this true-love bearing (and en-deer-ing) song from TV's other classic perennial, Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, hits all the right chords. Years after first hearing it as a kid, my college crush Debbie Bell (yep, that was her name) sang this for me on her piano. And I couldn't believe she had the sheet music.
3] SILVER & GOLD (performed by Burl Ives in Rudolph)
Stripping away the materialism of what it may appear to mean (silver and gold money, for example), this song caters to core of Christmas – and teaches us to decorate our trees with only the sincerest of colors (that you just know somehow glisten on and make into Heaven – which, of course, is already paved with silver and gold).
4] HOLLY-JOLLY CHRISTMAS (performed by Burl Ives in Rudolph)
Put away your frown, Mr. Scrooge…I dare you not to dance when you hear this jingle bell.
5] LAST CHRISTMAS by George Michael
George has certainly had his share of issues in the years since his early days with WHAM, but this song wasn't one of 'em. Instead, it goes down in history as one of the most beautiful and somber pop-rock carols of all time.
6] ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU by Mariah Carey
Like George Michael before her, Mariah Carey has experienced a few personal challenges in recent years. However, her talent is astounding – and her voice is pure – as is so pristinely evident heart-felt holiday rockin' tune.
7] FELICE NAVIDA by Jose Feliciano
Before it became hip for non-Latinos to speak Spanish in the US, the gifted Jose Ferrer introduced mainstream Americana to the international sounds of Christmas with this bangin' gee-tar-driven holiday present that broke the language barrier.
8] SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS (offcially titled Happy Christmas) by John Lennon TIES with LITTLE SAINT NICK by Brian Wilson (and Mike Love)
One would expect nothing less from Lennon – the man who brought us the timeless beauty of Imagine – while the genius of The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is front and center for Christmas. And is it really any wonder that "Little Saint Nick" appears on TBB's first Christmas album, which just so happened to be released in the same year (1964) that Rudolph debuted on TV? 'Course not. The angels know what they're doing.
9] DO THEY KNOW IT'S CHRISTMAS? (Various artists)
Before being charitable in the super-mainstream public eye became cool, and as the precursor to "We Are The World" [by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie] this haunting tune was recorded to help feed the hungry – not only of the body – but of the heart and the soul. In the process, it reminds us exactly what Christmas is supposed to be all about (clue: not buying Christmas gifts at the mall, which opens at 4 AM on Black Friday).
10] EDELWEISE by Rodgers and Hammerstein from The Sound of Music
If this isn't a Christmas song, I don't know what is. It is infested with love, and as far as I'm concerned, is one of the most beautifully melodies on the planet. And though The Sound of Music is not "really" a "Christmas story," per se, it really kinda'sorta is.


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Warning: This comic contains adult language, voilence, nudity, sexual images, and adult themes it is intended for mature audiences. Updated every Monday!
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very nice, I love it. I hope your well. if you need a break i hope most will totally understand, all the best and high regards daniel
I think she just remembered which magic she has access to now...I don't think Paladin magic works for such things. Deathknight magic, probably.
Well, I believe Marcus of the Steamy Romance Novels fame had found some ways to use Paladin magic for such things :)
That last panel should immediately be followed by, "OH GOD I'M COMING DOOOOOOOOOOOWN!!!"
Loving this a lot so far
I do hope that Amo becomes the sandwich soon ;)
You and me both my friend.
-That person with a size kink and a thing
for threesomes
I'm curious, seeing that look on her face, are the dragon and other worgen still around? And if so...WHY?!?
I think there's a chance.
There was a discussion in the comments (page 297) in which Amocin stated that Drogan and Shai in Amo's dream would be capable of cumming more frequently without a need of a pause for "recharge". It may hint that this is only the first round.
Unless Amocin decided to scrap it in the meantime, I guess there might be a second round with Amo in the middle and maybe even a third one with Shai topping Drogan.
Hmm, now I'm curious as to what brought her out of her deep deep fantasy. She probably has the mind of a writer and can be nitpicky even with her fantasies, that would be rather funny.
xD That face. "Wait, I can't use my DK chains anymore... Well shit."
Cliffhanger, Amocin? Really? Are you leaving us panting like that?
I love your storytelling so much! I hope you're in better health. As always, thank you for sharing your work with us.
Kale, I can't comment on this other than stating that the comic goes where it goes. Any homosexual content will be light compared to the straight content..
Awww ; poor Amo , you've ruined your kinky dream yourself X_X
Welcome back in Reality X3
The theme for the next picture is really interesting. Looks like there will be another duel between light and dark.
If I may make a suggestion, it would be great if the faces of Ghath and Shai were shown. November 2014 had a similar concept and it was my only "issue" with that awesome picture.
Also, is the appearance of the vine in the fourth panel intended?
Also, Ghath and Shai's faces will be shown in the pic.
That's some good news.
Both Amo and Jetnara seem to be quite dominant, so I guess they'll use all available means to win the competition. I would be overjoyed if you could snuck some anal in there, even if the receiver was one of the males. (e.g., something similar to the last Shai/Kinar commission).
Have you decided on the style of the next picture?
I like both the old and the new one, but I think the lineless style really shines in the pictures featuring darker environments or complex characters, like dragons. April 2017 was a little bit too bright, but February 2017 or March 2017 were perfect. Shame to see it go. Maybe you could just switch between them once in a while?
I think there's another interesting option: characters with linework and full lineless environment. It could reduce the unnecessary clutter, like the one caused by the rocks in May 2017. (Amo is gorgeous in that picture, btw.)
Anyway, I can't wait to see the new picture. Also, thank you for great M/M scene in the comic, Amocin.
(P.S. It looks like Ask the Cast from last month is missing.)
And I will have to find the Cast pic and add it to Patreon, thank you.
Good to know that.
In the end, I think I know the reason behind my issues with brightness.
In both May and April 2017 the water is really bright. The first thing that comes to mind is, that the scenes take place at noon on a sunny day. The light in that period of the day is harsh, so we can generally expect excessive contrast and hard shadows. However, in both pictures the shadows are soft and the places in them are a little bit too bright.
Because of it, the pictures look a bit overexposed.
Also, I have one last wish about the next donation picture, of course if it's not a problem.
It'll feature four characters, so it would be great if it was in ultra high resolution (maybe even 8K). You produce the pictures of great quality and given the current trend towards ultra HD screens, it would be good to preserve them for the future, especially considering the fact that the computer memory is nowadays really cheap.
For a sec there I thought her blue hair bands, clips, or scrunchy or what ever were her nipples XD lol
I will leave you with this note only.
Opinions are okay.. but leave personal feelings about it at the door.. It is pulling you away from facts. A lot of your problems are based off assumptions. You are reading things that arent there and misinterpreting intentions.
Everything you have said I have already discussed with you, in detail..
You are free to email me at email@example.com to discuss it further.
Okay how do you know the guest is the same person do you get like a code no-one else gets to see? And it would be nice if you could maybe put the comment into your for an example I would also like to state flat out that I am not guest as I have seen before you accused someone of being guest when they were not
You, on the other hand... No.. I will not post that comment.
I can only say this.. If you dont like the way the comic is going so much that you are going to write out exactly what you want me to do, and treat it like a demand, you are welcome to the 'door' and to not come back and read.. cause in the end, you will not be happy with the results.
Enjoy the comic for what it is, and allow people to post their vision of the comic.
Why do i get a feeling that she will have some random access to her DK spells 0, i have a weird hunch she will


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When Leila Hawana first found the New Beginnings program, she had recently graduated with her bachelor's in music and math and she was hoping to launch her career in a new direction at a price she could afford. Unlike other comparable computer science programs, Portland State offered her the best academic choice that fit both her budget and her professional goals.
The field of computer science was not foreign to Leila, whose father is a software engineer; however, the prospect of entering an arena already familiar to her at first gave this creative student pause. "I want to have a balanced life doing something I'm passionate about," she said. "I knew I could never find that in music, but that balance might also be difficult to find in computer science."
Leila was torn, but willing to learn more. With an open mind, she entered Portland State's New Beginnings program, a nine-month program that prepares high-achieving post-baccalaureate students for graduate school in Computer Science. The question she had asked herself before entering the program—would Computer Science be too much of the same?—was soon answered.
"I feel like the program was easily the best possible decision I could have made," Leila said. "I didn't have four years to spend, but through New Beginnings, I could efficiently learn everything I needed to know. I lived in the program for nine months, and through this, I was able to determine if I could happily live in this field for the rest of my life."
Following New Beginnings, Leila set her focus on machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), which was bolstered through strong connections she made with student groups and PSU student and faculty mentorships. She has even developed a complex theory or two of her own on the topic of AI.
"The computer sees data in ways that a human does not," she said. "In order to get into the mind of the computer, you have to understand and internalize what it sees when it looks at the same thing you're looking at. This is how you get to know its weaknesses and strengths, and only then can you understand what needs to happen next and why."
A different kind of empathy has also inspired Leila to give back by mentoring other students in the Computer Science program. Her ability for navigating a technical terrain and translating the fields' complexities to new students is just one of the many things that makes this outstanding student so unique.
As a result of her success in the New Beginnings program and the Master's program at PSU, Leila acquired and successfully completed a competitive internship in data science and machine learning research at Intel this summer. Now, Leila is eager to move on from her first beginnings in Computer Science to make her own mark in this field.
Looking for a way to make your mark? Find out more about Portland State's New Beginnings program.
We are also now accepting applications for the Graduate Program in Computer Science.


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Millet Oat Breakfast Bar Recipe
In a small saucepan, warm up the following ingredients on medium heat...
3 TB of raw honey or agave nectar
3 TB of sucanat or other powdered sweetener
1 TB of coconut oil
1/4 cup of So Delicious coconut milk beverage
1 ts. of pure vanilla
1/2 cup of almond butter
2 heaping TB's of 100% cacao powder ( or baking cocoa)
Let all those ingredients get warm together and mix well for just about 2-3 minutes. Then pour the warm mixture into a mixing bowl with the following ingredients...
1/4 cup of flax meal (grind whole flax seeds in your coffee grinder if need be)
1 cup of millet puffed cereal (or other gluten-free puff cereal like rice, or flax)
1/3 cup of raw sunflower seeds
1/2 ts. of sea salt
Mix all of the "wet" and dry ingredients well together with a spoon ( or with your hands :) and then pour into an 8x8 pan, either glass or tin. Then press with the back of a spoon or spatula all of the mix till it is hard in the pan. Then put in the fridge for as long as you like, but at least for 30 minutes before cutting into little squares. You can get about 9-12 squares from this pan size. If you want to do a 9x13 pan you will have to double or at the least play with the measurements. After you cut the squares you will want to either keep them in the fridge if it is warm outside and in your kitchen to stay well intact, or possibly on the counter will be fine as well.
They are a perfect pick-me-up treat with lots of fiber, even protein and no refined sugars. And that little chocolate taste doesn't hurt either. If you are allergic to almonds or nuts, try sunflower seed butter, and if you want to keep it vegan then avoid the raw honey and go with the agave nectar. I have to say, with being pregnant and looking for smaller snacks throughout the day to keep my sugars balanced and my energy up, this is the perfect snack. I do love my cold watermelon snacks, and cold apples with almond butter, but this treat is a little more interesting. Another great thing about this recipe is that you can avoid dairy, gluten, and still have a hearty bar-like snack. Sometimes I get so annoyed at the prices of outrageous gluten-free snacks. It just seems like you have to be working a part time job to support your gluten-free needs. This recipe is not too pricey and you get to make it at home and control the ingredients. My kind of treat. So friends, I hope you try it out and enjoy!
Much love to you today!


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Happy Friday! This has been a great week and I am so thankful for oh so many things. Here are the top five moments from the week.
1.) My parents came up to visit last weekend and I so enjoy watching them love on Baby K. They clearly love to get in their baby snuggles and kisses.
2.) While my parents were in town, Tolar and I got to go out on a date! We went to go see The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and had a blast. We may have been the oldest people waiting in line (well, besides the chaperone for the five teenagers in front of us).
4.) Tolar's parents came into town for Thanksgiving and they also got to love on our girl. She sure gets a ton of attention with all of these loveable grandparents around.
5.) We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It started out with a 5K Turkey Trot (our Thanksgiving family tradition), then we watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, took naps and went out to eat for dinner (maybe I'll cook next year). A perfect day!
I hope you had a great week and a fantastic Thanksgiving. I'm linking up again with Lauren Elizabeth for this High Five For Friday.


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Since 2008, Kim has been traveling around the world, on a mission to transform how law is practiced. She has spoken at hundreds of locations to thousands of lawyers; she's helped many lawyers created their own integrative law practices. She continues to provide legal counseling for women engaged in divorce and for companies on values-based legal documents. The links to the left offer more information about some of her projects and websites.
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Message from Headteacher
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the website of Saint Thomas' Junior School. I hope that these pages will provide lots of information and help you to understand how we work for the benefit of each and every pupil and the wider school community.
Saint Thomas ' Junior School is a happy school, where the education and the pastoral care of our pupils are at the forefront of our daily routine. Our ethos is simple: we provide high quality education and care for all of our pupils to help them to reach their full potential and prepare them for the next stages in their education and for their future lives. We develop an enthusiasm for learning through fun and engaging experiences.
Pupils leave Saint Thomas' full of confidence and have pride in themselves and their achievements. By Year 6, pupils can be Sports Leaders, Buddies or have other roles around the school such as reception duties or assisting with audio-visual equipment during collective worship. The children are given the responsibility to contribute to the smooth running of the school and of course they rise to these occasions and do us proud!
As a Church school, we have close links with a number of local churches, particularly Saint Thomas' Church in Featherstone and we reflect Christian values in the everyday life of the school.
I hope you enjoy looking through our website; we are very proud of our school and warmly welcome anyone wishing to visit us. Anyone wishing to arrange a visit can do so by contacting the school office on 01977 706063.
Best wishes
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Microsoft said today that it is scrapping its aging Windows Live Spaces blogging technology and will instead make WordPress the default blogging option for Windows Live.
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It might be a good move - a unified blogging platform, and from what I've experienced - WordPress is a really powerful one. I wonder how smooth will be the transition for existing users, but time will show.


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Vegan alternatives in mainstream fashion are already easily accessible, it's just a matter of choice, not a matter of style anymore! Have you noticed @drmartensofficial carries a vegan line? Come and discover the best of vegan fashion worldwide February 2-3 at the @cmcdtla. Early bird tickets available. Link in bio. #thefutureoffashion #veganfashionweek #vfw #inspiration
In addition to the usual fashion weeks held in New York, London, Milan and Paris every February, we have a new fashion event to look forward to this year. For the first time, Vegan Fashion Week will be held (appropriately) in Los Angeles, California, the largest city in the U.S. to ban the sale and manufacturing of fur.
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We love @hiraeth.collective, this is the luxury vegan label founded by actress Rooney Mara with partners Sara Schloat and Chrys Wong. The brand was created to serve a new generation of conscious women who value quality and design but do not want to compromise on their ethical beliefs. Hiraeth also prioritizes transparency of their production, sharing photos of their Los Angeles factory on Instagram and vowing to keep things domestically produced, even as they grow. Come discover the best of #veganfashion at @cmcdtla on Feb 2-3. Link in bio 🖤 #thefutureoffashion #veganfashionweek #rooneymara #hiraethcollective #hiraeth #inspiration
Vegan Fashion Week will be a four-day event featuring brands that are cruelty-free with the goal of educating the audience on the ethical, social and environmental issues that revolve around animal exploitation in the industry. The event will include a runway show, talks at the Museum of Natural History of Los Angeles and a two-day event at the California Market Center where show-goers can interact with vegan brands and designers. The VFW will end with private fundraiser that will help emerging vegan designers.
"I want to ignite conversations and debates within the industry by educating, elevating, and drawing connections between our most important values: our respect for human life, animal rights, and the environment," said the founder of VFW, Emmanuelle Rienda.
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Vegan Designer @stellamccartney hopes For a Leather-Free Fashion Industry. Vegan, designer, and activist Stella McCartney hopes that one day the fashion industry will be free of leather clothing and accessories… However, whilst ditching fur is a good start, it does not go far enough, she claims. . . Autumn '14 Quilted Jumper featuring the work of Gary Hume. Photo by Pamela Berkovic. . . #veganfashionweek #veganfashion #thefutureoffashion #stellamccartney #inspiration
Rienda plans to continue VFW every year in different fashion-forward cities. Vegan Fashion Week will start on February 2, 2019 and tickets can be purchased here for $20 to $60 for a two-day pass.
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Outlook - Summer 2015
Brayton, Lea
It's open season. Trails wait for fresh footsteps, jagged ridgelines call out, anticipating our arrival. Take time off from a fast-paced place and bask in the easy drawl of summer. The world is fresh, dripping new in hues of vibrant, lively blues. Come play in the sweet pockets of warmth, lingering, just for this fleeting season, in those rolling foothills. Rest in a raft while the river does the running for you.
These long, warm days are numbered: count down the season in cool, crisp water and sweet-tasting recollections. Savor every hour; join sun-kissed friends on the riverbank, casting laughter to the current; embrace summertime long after the cooler's empty and the sunlight fades away to starry skies.
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Pencil Vase
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came here from today's creative blog. i'm always looking for kid-friendly crafts, and this is such a cute idea!ReplyDelete
Sorry to hear about you disease, but I'm glad you now have a decent doctor and finally know what the illness is rather than having to wait etc. I love this vase! It's so cute! Makes me want to use all my spare pencils LOLReplyDelete
I'm so glad you're feeling better, have a diagnosis and a great doctor. Having a professional you can trust makes such a huge difference. And I LOVE the vase. This is such a cute idea! I'll be linking.ReplyDelete
Thanks for posting a link! I'll be featuring this party link in my newsletter this week. (p.s. Sorry about you not feeling well, but at least it sounds like things are looking up!)ReplyDelete
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Such a good idea! Great way to add a little sunshine to a teachers day. I included a link to it in my top 23 Fav Teacher Gift Tutorials round-up! Feel free to grab a featured button.ReplyDelete
I love it! I have a question, how did the pencils not slip right off - maybe it was just a really tight rubberband? Anyway, nicely done!ReplyDelete
Glad you have medicine now so you can feel better!
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Our long-term objective is to understand and model the motility of T. brucei. Obtaining high quality images of T. brucei that allow one to differentiate between cell body movement and flagallar movement is difficult with T. brucei because the flagellum is attached along the cell body. Currently, our approach his to tether T. brucei onto a microscope friendly surface. The contributions to the ISIS our progress to date. Specifically, we look at the adhesion density of T. brucei to numerous microscope friendly surfaces and at the optimum adhesion conditions for T. brucei.
Archuleta, Lydia, Ashley Dunham, Justin Rains, and Darrell Fry. "Differential Tethering of Log Phase Trypanosoma brucei onto Chemically Distinct Surfaces." In ISIS International Symposium on Interdisciplinary Science, vol. 755, no. 1, pp. 185-189. AIP Publishing, 2005.
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Fry, Darrell R.; Archuleta, Lydia; Dunham, Ashley; and Rains, Justin, "Differential Tethering of Log Phase Trypanosoma brucei onto Chemically Distinct Surfaces" (2005). Faculty Publications. 32.
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There are many causes of acne. These can be different for everyone. Regardless, it's important to know the cause of your acne in order to effectively treat and control it.
The most common causes of breakouts and acne are clogged pores, excess oil production, hormonal changes, poor skin care, diet, stress and more.
Other causes of continuous and stubborn breakouts are less obvious. You might think you are doing all the right things to prevent breakouts, but have you considered these less obvious causes of acne and breakouts:
After Cleansing – so you are cleansing regularly to maintain an acne-free complexion and making sure you remove all traces of makeup each night, but are you finishing the job correctly? Most of us think nothing of reusing the same towel to dry our skin after cleansing, but even a towel that has only been used once can lead to additional breakouts by transferring bacteria to the skin. Always us a clean washcloth and a clean towel to pat the skin dry.
Analyze Your Products – you know that buying non-comedogenic products is important for keeping pores clear, but manufacturers are not required to prove that their products are non-comedogenic. Look for 'Dermatology Tested' products to ensure they are truly non-comedogenic and will not clog the pores.
Switching Products – stubborn acne and reoccurring breakouts are frustrating and most of us continue to search for new and better products. That's a mistake! Switching products frequently can be counterproductive and may lead to clogged pores, over exfoliation and dry skin. Be patient. Select quality products and stick to them. Wait at least three weeks for results, but it can take six to eight weeks for products to do their job.
Check Your Hair Products – that's right, your hair products might be clogging your pores and causing breakouts. They create a film over the hair to seal in moisture, but in doing so, they seal the skin and clog pores which leads to breakouts especially around the hairline, behind the neck, upper back, forehead and cheeks. The thicker the product is, the more occlusive oils it contains. Hair masks contain the most, conditioners less, and styling products the least.
Friction – probably the most overlooked cause of acne and breakouts. Called acne mechanica – it occurs when the skin is aggravated by friction from cell phones, helmets, sports bras and other things that cause constant friction or pressure on the skin. Clean your cell phone often, keep sporting equipment clean, and remember to wipe or wash skin after working out. Click the link to read more about avoiding and treating Acne Mechanica.
Pillows and Pillowcases – these are a breeding ground for bacteria and a host of millions of dead skin cells and dirt. Wash your pillowcases at least once a week. Some Dermatologists recommend that you also wash your pillow.
Moisturizers – First, it's a common myth that those with acne cannot use a moisturizer. Actually, skipping this step in your skincare routine could make your acne worse. It's important to select the right kind of moisturizer – one that is oil-free and non-comedogenic. Look for moisturizers containing ceramides (a type of lipid that improves the skin's barrier and adds moisture). Ceraminds are also suitable for those with sensitive skin and Rosacea. Avoid moisturizers containing mineral oils and petrolatum.
Medications – Acne can be a side effect of a number of medications. Breakouts from medication are sudden and all blemishes tend to look alike. Medications that commonly cause breakouts are anabolic steroids; bromides (found in sedatives, analgesics and cold remedies); iodines (found in cold and asthma remedies, kelp and multi-vitamins). Check with your physician to determine whether your medication might be contributing to your acne.


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The JennaJackPack (JJP) is the cornerstone of the JennaJackPack Project. Students at our partner schools provide JennaJackPacks to a child who is comping the with loss of a sibling or parent.
At a time when their world is literally turned upside down, the JJP provides an array of everyday treats that are familiar and fun, including yummy snacks, a journal, and other special treats enjoyed by children in grades
pre-school to eighth grade.
It is our hope that the JJP provides some comfort and relief to a child experiencing a loss, while providing a tangible symbol of the school community's support an especially difficult time.
To learn how to get involved with the JennaJackPack Project, please click here.


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Everyone knows about the bicycle carriage-y looking contraptions you can rent at the Stow Lake boathouse. They're called surreys, and if you're in a "pip-pip, tallyho" kind of mood, they're just the ticket for taking in the park's more sedate sights, old chum. But say you feel more like pretending you're NASCAR's Jeff Gordon, or you're in one of those hyperactively pre-adolescent moods? The good people at Wheel Fun have anticipated your immaturity: Witness the Quad Sport, whose SUV-like name tells you everything you need to know. Big, unflippable, 10 bucks an hour, and just this side of macho, the pedal-powered machine is really a go-cart's fancier sibling. You wouldn't really want to go off-roading in the park, but the four-wheeler is the perfect vehicle in which to make tire-squealing noises with your mouth.


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Kim Kardashian isn't the only one calling people out this week.
Lady Gaga dropped some shocking truths this Friday when she revealed why she and blogger Perez Hilton had a falling out, telling her 39.7 million Twitter followers that she's no longer friends with the Hollywood gossip fiend after he sent her rude messages when she injured her hip. (You know, the one that caused her to cancel her multi-million dollar world tour.)
She tweeted:
Still have the text Perez sent me of me in a wheelchair w the words KARMA written across + Madonna pointing a gun at me. Day of my accident
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 16, 2013
Gaga, who was close with Hilton when she broke out into the music scene in 2009, added that fans shouldn't
sink to his level waste their time sending hate mail to the writer.
Please monsters do not be affected by someone like this NOTHING merits this kind of hatred. Im ok & I always survive. Ignore him. Just Dance
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 16, 2013
Hilton, presumably at a lost for words, only tweeted out a passive aggressive screenshot of Katy Perry's "Roar" beating out Gaga's "Applause" on the iTunes charts as a response.
Joke's on him though: Perry is actually #TeamGaga.


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Senior Community Action Project
The Senior Community Action Project (SCAP) at Lincoln School provides seniors with a period of transition between their time at Lincoln School and their college matriculation, and is an important way for them to build skills, gain new perspectives, and learn more about themselves.
Girls provide volunteer service to an organization or individual for a period of two weeks (a minimum of 45 hours) during the month of May. Each member of the Senior Class selects from a wide range of options, based on her interests. It's important that students are willing to work hard and contribute to the mission of the organizations they choose.
Successful completion of the Senior Service Project requires that each student meet the following criteria:
- Each Project must an individual endeavor – no partnerships with other students
- Commit to a minimum of 20-25 hours of service at your site each week
- Maintain a daily personal journal for reflection on your experience
- Post to the SCAP BLOG daily in response to the weekly Query
- Check in with your "on site" supervisor daily
- Check in with your Lincoln School mentor weekly**
- Give a final presentation of your experience to Upper School students and faculty
Some of the organizations students have volunteered with in the past include:
Sojourner House
Providence Animal Rescue League
Mobile Loaves and Fishes
The Woman's Center of RI
Farm Fresh RI
Amos House
McKinney House
N. Attleboro Early Learning Ctr.
Habitat for Humanity
Aspray Child Care Center
McAuley House
Gordon School
RI Food Bank
Woonasquatucket River Watershed
Providence Children's Museum
International Institute
Women's Center
PPS – Frank Spaziano School
RI School for the Deaf
Women and Infants Hospital
Norman Bird Sanctuary
St. Michael's School
YSOP Volunteer – NYC
The Schwartz Center
TapIn – Barrington
Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Ctr.
Islamic School of RI
Boys and Girls Club


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AngelPro gelly polish, floral nails, Freehand Nail Art, gel nail art, Gel Polish, Gelish Champagne, half moon nails, Marbling
Claudia's one of my dream clients!
She's always on time(mostly early), always so decisive on her nail art designs and is very nice and kind too!
The last set of nails she had was the sweet mint set of nails she designed herself, and they're all intact even after 2 months! (She shortened them.)
Nail Max has really gorgeous designs this month, so Claudia picked something she hasn't done before-florals, and this is how they look like:
All nice and dreamy~
I LOVE how feminine this set looks, don't you?


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This leather duffel bag is constructed of the finest Italian Buffalo and Vachetta leathers. It's perfect for weekend trips that securely fits in the plane overhead or under your seat or a short trip to the gym. With 6 pockets inside and out, there's a place for everything. This leather duffel makes a great carry-on bag. B-1348-BOVW
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Nick Saban is one of the best head coaches in college football. Perhaps his assistant staff is looking to take notes on what makes a successful head coach.
On Wednesday Alabama officially hired Kevin Steele to be the linebackers coach for the Crimson Tide. Steele had previously served on Saban's staff as a director of player personnel in 2013. Prior to that Steele had served as an assistant for two years under Saban in 2007 and 2008 before moving to Clemson to be the defensive coordinator for three seasons. Steele is also a former head coach at Baylor.
As noted by AL.com, Saban's staff now has four former head coaches on the staff. In addition to Steele, Alabama's caching staff includes former USC and Tennessee head coach Lane Kiffin, former FIU head coach Mario Cristobal, and former Michigan State head coach Bobby Williams. The four Alabama assistants have a combined head coaching record of 87-91. Only Kiffin managed a winning record at the college level.
Under some circumstances you might think that Alabama is prepared to slide an assistant right in to the role of head coach if Saban happened to ever leave Tuscaloosa for whatever reason. Kiffin coaching Alabama? Forget about it. Cristobal may not be as far-fetched as you might think, but until Saban steps aside or leaves for another job it is all rather pointless to consider.
One thing is for sure, Saban's staff is bringing plenty of experience to the sidelines.