At three o'clock this afternoon the horizon turned a livid purple. Twenty minutes ago I started hearing the thunder, and the sharp staccato of rain against the windows.
Then the rain stopped and the sky turned black - and then the wind began.
An electrician was here, talking with Mum on the balcony. He made a fast run for the elevator to get his car undercover before the hail started - and mum dragged the iron chairs inside off of the balcony while the wind whipped her skirts up around her waist and the iron chairs rattled across the tiled balcony floor.
We don't know if it will do an end run around us or hit us broadside - if it hits us head on, it could be like the day Dr Tabubil looked out of her study window and saw an iron table fly past her at eye height.
We had a STORM this evening - my gods and garters we had a storm! The worst of it hit north of us, so we saw no flying furniture or hail, but if we missed the center of it, sweet mother of mercy on roller skates -!
A potted palm on the balcony blows over - the ceramic tub swinging wildly around in a half circle, dumping soil - turning the balcony to mud in the pounding rain.
Dr Tabubil tries to go out but too damn windy - will throw her into the balcony rail. Over it, even.
No it won't! Let me go!
Yes I can - YEOW!
Lightning like strobe lights. The world is white, then ultraviolet.
Rain flaring horizontally across the balcony - watch it sweeping and sluicing across the roofs of the buildings below, blowing horizontally in rivers and snakes through open air. River invisible in the haze. Thunder rolls around the sky, booming and rattling - shaking the windows.
Mum yells and runs for towels - the rain is coming in thru the window above the TV - it's bursting in through the top.
Wind and rain taper off slightly- Dr Tabubil creeps-crawls out to drag the palm toward the door, cringing when the lightning strikes.
I am sitting on the sofa, no excitement, minding my nose, as per doctor-spec, and not getting excited, not at all, don't mind me - WOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!
World is violet and white and ultraviolet and shuddering.
Dr Tabubil darts back inside between lightning flashes and we stand against the window, watching.


In previous sessions we have found in God's Word that each of us, as members of the ekklesia are "called out" to be leaders in the areas of our lives that we are presently in. We have investigated the calling of several of the people used by God in mighty ways, and have discovered that they, too, felt insufficient for the task that God called them for. The most important discovery seems to be the very fact that it was BECAUSE of this insufficiency that God chose them. Only through the use of persons who would not, under ordinary conditions, accomplish what God called them to be could God prove His existence. Only when God made His plan come through individuals that were not, to the world, capable of performing in such a manner was God able to impress the FACT of his existence and interaction with mankind.
We then discovered that God is not a respecter of persons, that is, God does not look at what a person is doing, He looks at what they are.
It is important that we take note of the FACT that God did not give to Moses, Peter or Paul anything that He has not, or is not, willing to give to each one of us. What is the difference, then, between those individuals and us?
What makes our fellow Christians look at us and call us 'fanatics'? What is it that makes one Christian move through trials with joy and others seem crushed at the smallest tribulation? Why do some persons attend a church and not join the membership? The answer is always COMMITMENT. The commitment of the believer is the lacking factor in America. Why? Let's look at what Exodus can teach us. In Exodus we read that it took God working through Moses only a few days to get the people out of Egypt and on the road to the promised land, but it took over 40 years to get Egypt out of the people. The testimony of CHRISTIANS should be exclusively of CHRIST.
wanted to know how to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. When our Lord informed him that he must sell everything and follow Him, we see the young ruler backing off, just as we do so often.
In I John 2:16 we find the 'trinity' that Satan has developed as a barrier to the life that God intends for us. This 'trinity' is: Lust of the Flesh, Lust of the Eyes and Pride of Life. It can be better expresses by stating LUST OF THE FLESH as a consuming passion TO DO, LUST OF THE EYES as a compelling urge TO HAVE and the PRIDE OF LIFE as an overpowering demand TO BE.
The inner life, the "real" life inside the skin of a leader is the "proof of the pudding" that God has called us and that Christ is working through us. The best example of this is in the life of Daniel.
Daniel was only a child when chosen by the king of the most powerful and most pagan nation on earth to be trained for leadership due to certain qualities. Daniel 1:4 gives us the qualifications of an elite group of youths from the captive Hebrew nation. Read this section.
Now, God found one of the group to be used by this pagan nation in the highest appointive office of the land, and in so doing made Daniel the only one that He made the spiritual leader of Israel. We need to look into the important qualities of Daniel that God found and was able to build upon.
Daniel chose not to sit on the fence. He probably noted that God divided the light from the dark and from that date on there were only the two – light and darkness, and Daniel chose the light.
compromise the Word of God to the world. A leader must set the example and a standard that Paul tells Timothy, "A Bishop then must be blameless" (I Timothy 3:2).
The very criteria that God uses to decide whom He will use for His eternal purpose is found in this verse of II Timothy 2:19-21. Those who purge themselves of dishonorable characteristics will be vessels of honor. Pay attention to the term "Sanctified." God promises to show Himself to others THROUGH the leader who is SANCTIFIED: "And I will sanctify My great name, which was profaned among the heathen, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the heathen shall know that I am the Lord, 'saith the Lord God,' when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes." (Ezekiel 36:23) In the study of God's Word, I have been approached many times by people asking me whether something is right or wrong. The Bible has specific teachings on lying, stealing and other areas – but what of those areas where there is no specific teaching? I then discovered some principles to place any such issue. Corinthian Principles of Purity is what I have labeled the principles found in I Corinthians 6:12, 8:12-13, 10:31.
DOES IT HELP? "All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient; all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any." Does it help me physically, mentally or spiritually? Does it draw my being, mind or spirit toward God, or toward sin? This led me to evaluate my TV viewing and book reading. Does it help me grow in the Lord or hinder my progress in His Kingdom?
WHO CONTROLS WHOM? Do I have a habit that I cannot break? Am I in the grip of anything except the Lord?
else see me and handle it? I must acknowledge that I am the ONLY example some have of Christians – my life must support my beliefs.
IS IT GLORIFYING TO GOD? "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of god" (I Corinthians 10:31).
Is what I want to do going to bring glory to God? Simple question, but one that many people will answer, "Well, not everything I do brings glory to God!" This is probably true, but our chief purpose for being created is to bring Glory to God and for His good pleasure.
A leader does not need to go outside his home or his job, his country or his community. A leader only has to go outside of himself.


Buell Children's Museum - Children's Day is a Japanese national holiday which takes place annually on the fifth day of the fifth month as part of Golden Week. It is a day set aside to respect children's personalities and to celebrate their happiness. There will be activities throughout the day in the Buell Children's Museum in conjunction with exhibits celebrating Japanese culture in the Helen T. White Galleries at the Arts Center. Admission $8 Adults, $6 Children, Military, and Seniors 65+. Arts Center Members always free.


Woolley Wood School is committed to the safeguarding of children and adults in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance September 2016'. The school works in partnership with Sheffield Safeguarding Children's Board to ensure that the policies and practices meet the current guidance.
If you are visiting school for the first time please ask office staff for a safeguarding information leaflet.


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Posted on April 25, 2019 by Alex Hawley
Belpre thumps Lady Tornadoes, 15-2
By Alex Hawley - ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com
RACINE, Ohio — Unfortunately, it was a repeat performance.
The Southern softball team — which dropped a 15-2 decision to Belpre on April 5 in Washington County — felled by the same margin in Wednesday's rematch, as the Lady Golden Eagles left Star Mill Park with a 15-2 Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division victory.
Southern (6-12, 4-11 TVC Hocking) held Belpre off the board in the first inning, but surrendered four runs in the second, 10 in the third and one in the top of the fourth.
The Lady Tornadoes were hitless for the first three frames, but broke through with a leadoff single from Cierra Whitesell in the bottom of the fourth. Later in the frame, Brooke Crisp and Avery King scored on errors for the final runs of Belpre's 15-2 victory.
Abby Cummins took the pitching loss in three innings for the Purple and Gold, striking out three, walking one, and giving up four runs on four hits. Cierra Whitesell pitched two frames for SHS, giving up 11 runs on eight hits and four walks, while striking out two.
McDaniel was the winning pitcher for BHS, allowing two runs on one hit and one walk, while striking out five.
Whitesell's single was Southern's only hit, while Crisp and King each scored once.
Leading the Lady Eagles, Richards was 2-for-4 with a homer, a run scored and four runs batted in, and Hutchinson was 2-for-2 with a double, two runs and one RBI. Lemon went 2-for-4 with a run and two RBIs, while Williams was 2-for-2 with a pair of runs in the win. McDaniel contributed a double to the winning cause, Deaton singled once and drove in three runs, while Parker and Sprigg tied for a game-best with three runs apiece.
The Lady Tornadoes committed three errors and left three runners on base, while Belpre had two errors and seven runners stranded.
Southern has the remainder of the week off and will return to action on Monday at Eastern.
By Alex Hawley
ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com
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'The X-Files' 10.5: "Babylon" – What the Honky Tonk Badonkadonk?!
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February 16, 2016 December 7, 2017 Sophie Brown1
In this week's episode of The X-Files, Mulder and Scully work with another pair of FBI agents to help foil a terrorist plot, and Mulder takes a magical mystery trip courtesy of some mushrooms. Read behind the cut for our spoiler-filled recap of "Babylon"."Babylon" opens with two young Muslim men driving in their car. They pull up outside an art gallery and pray together, asking Allah to "ease [their] task" and "remove impediment from [their] speech". Nervously they head inside and only seconds later, the building explodes, sending people running from the scene in flames.
Mulder & Scully in "Babylon" © Fox/1013 Productions
In the basement office, Mulder shows Scully a video he has found, one of many from all over the world that appear to show people hearing trumpets playing in their air. "As if God himself were making music. Blowing his own horn," Mulder quips to his own amusement. He tells Scully that the people who have heard the trumpets believe them to be a "herald of End Times" as described the Book of Revelation. Scully is naturally dubious but their argument is cut short by the arrival of Agents Miller and Einstein. Miller is a tall, lanky profiler "obsessed with the paranormal" and Einstein is a red-headed medical doctor. It's almost like looking in a funhouse mirror.
Miller wants to consult with the X-Files agents, much to his partners consternation. He hopes to find a way to "speak" with one of the two terrorists we saw in the opening who is now in a coma after barely surviving the blast. Miller believes the man may be part of a larger terror cell planning more attacks. Mulder is enthusiastic about the idea but cannot offer much help, while Scully and Einstein indulge in an eye-rolling contest between themselves. Unable to find the help he wanted, Miller leaves with Einstein.
At the airport, Miller wonders where young men like the two bombers learn the hate needed to kill themselves and innocent people, and "who got in his head" to teach it to him. Einstein is dismissive of the X-Files department as a whole, snarking that Scully is "clearly" in love with Mulder because nothing else makes sense regarding why she as a "respected scientist" would still be working there. Miller receives a call from Scully, asking to meet him in Texas to try out a theory she has on communicating with the injured terrorist. Einstein too receives a call, this time from Mulder who also claims to have a theory on communicating with the man. Einstein suggests that Mulder is speaking with the wrong person but Mulder is insistent that he needs only her. Persuaded by Mulder's argument that his theory could save lives, Einstein opts to catch "the crazy train" and leaves the airport to head back to Mulder's office. Meanwhile, in a darkened room, another young Arabic man is seen creating explosives while he listens to people argue violently on TV about hatred and how to deal with the problem of terrorism.
Einstein arrives in the basement, warning Mulder that she is not the type to deal in "woo woo" fantasies. Mulder begins on one of his long, rambling discussions, this time about "the nature of reality", asking Einstein if she believes that "ideas such as faith or forgiveness have weight"? She laughs him off but Mulder continues, pointing out that words can have weight, enough so to "move people to go kill other people". "Words can incite people", Einstein retorts, "but they are not lethal in and of themselves". "Maybe you need to expand your mind," Mulder suggests. He convinces her to watch a slideshow, opening on a photograph of a magic mushroom. "I'm afraid where this is going," she mutters to herself, channeling the thoughts of many viewers in doing so. Mulder suggests that Einstein administers magic mushrooms to him, claiming not to want to "bother" Scully with this plan given recent personal events (see last week's recap). Einstein laughs in his face and leaves, telling him she will not be involved and the only further mention she will make of his "lunatic scheme" is possibly to internal affairs.
In Texas, Scully meets up with Miller and they visit the hospital together where she tells him about Patient 23, a real person in a similar vegetative state whom scientists were able to "communicate" with by asking yes and no questions while the patient lay under an MRI scanner. Scully believes she and Miller may be able to speak with the terrorist using a similar technique, only their plans are stopped by the arrival of men from the Department of Homeland Security who are claiming jurisdiction. A standoff ensues, Miller believing the men are simply there for "retribution" and taking photos of them on his phone. Einstein arrives at the hospital just as the men are nervously exiting, and is shocked to find her partner working with Scully. For reasons that are not entirely clear, she calls Mulder and asks him to meet her in Texas. Mulder arrives and is greeted by Einstein who reluctantly hands over two magic mushroom pills. Mulder senses that some professional animosity is behind her change of heart. "There's nothing professional about it," she tells him dryly.
The equipment Miller and Scully require for their own experiment arrives just as they are told the hospital is now under terror threat and must be evacuated. A Special Agent Brem tells them that the local community hosts "a large and unassimilated Muslim community" with a shared wish "to wipe you and America off the map". "Not all Muslims are extremists," Scully replies coolly. However, Brem clearly feels differently and is not ashamed to show it, despite Miller's assertions that the comatose terrorist can hear what they are saying and Brem's statements hurt any chances of the FBI winning his trust.
Scully and Miller leave under duress, leaving a nurse behind in the room. Once alone, she switches off the man's life support. Mulder and Einstein arrive suddenly, forcing her to switch the machines back on. The nurse tries to force them to leave but Einstein refuses. Instead, the nurse lets her true feeling about the "immigrant groups" in her town be known, accusing them of "clogging up" the healthcare system and schools. As she rants, Mulder surreptitiously swallows one of the magic mushroom pills and Einstein leads the nurse outside, leaving him alone with the patient. Outside the nurse continues her lecture to Einstein, before pointing out the Mulder already left the room. Einstein turns to look as MIranda Lamber's "Somethin' Bad" kicks in with the line, "got a real strong feelin' somethin' bad about to happen". Well, it's not wrong.
Mulder in "Babylon" © Fox/1013 Productions
The next few minutes make for uncomfortable recapping. Mulder goes on a mushroom trip, dancing along hospital corridors and freeways, and performing a strange mix of line and disco dancing to "Achy Breaky Heart". He ends up drinking with the Lone Gunmen and Skinner to Trace Adkins' "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" while a number of attractive young women in skimpy outfits writhe around them and succeed not in moving the plot forwards, but in setting back the cause of feminism by a good decade. And that's before we even get to the scene with Einstein in a dominatrix outfit whipping him aboard a spacecraft. The final part of his trip/vision/hallucination sees Mulder aboard a rowboat in the sky filled with hooded figures and captained by a whip-wielding Smoking Man (what is with all the whips here?). At the rear of the boat, a woman dressed similarly to the Virgin Mary holds the body of the injured terrorist in the pose of the Pietà. Mulder leans in close and the injured man whispers something in Mulder's ear.
Back in the darkened room, the Arabic man we saw making explosives leads a group of other young men in chants. He explains how they will detonate their devices together, "bringing death to infidels".
At the hospital, Scully and Miller begin their experiment, getting a faint reading when Miller speaks to the terrorist in Arabic. In another room, Mulder wakes up to find Skinner looking over him. Skinner is annoyed, calling Mulder an "embarrassment" after his antics, but Mulder insists what he did was to aid the investigation. Einstein then drops the revelation that the capsules she gave him were, in fact, a placebo–niacin capsules, better known as vitamin B3–making the entire trip sequence even more pointless than it was before. Einstein suggests that what Mulder experienced was merely the "power of suggestion", making a very vague link back to Mulder's earlier lecture on the power of words. Mulder reveals that he spoke to the terrorist but is unable to reveal what the man said because it was in Arabic.
Mulder, Scully, Einstein, and Miller in "Babylon" © Fox/1013 Productions
Being wheeled past the hospital door, Mulder sees the woman from his vision shouting to be let in and brings her inside. He takes her to the hospital room where Scully and Miller are still working and introduces her as the terrorist's mother. As soon as she begins to speak, the electroencephalogram wired up to him begins to spike. Shiraz's mother tells them that her son speaks to her in her dreams, telling her he couldn't go through with the bomb. He lost his nerve when he saw the faces of the innocent people he would kill. Shiraz passes away but Mulder becomes obsessed with remembering the words he heard in his dream. He eventually remembers the phrase "babil alfunduq" which Miller translates as "Babylon the hotel", leading a swat team to capture the rest of the terrorists we have seen before they can carry out their attack.
At the airport, Miller hides under his headphones, listening to "Hey Ho" by The Lumineers and trying to ignore the TV screens showing dozens of channels all covering the arrests. He tells Einstein that his praises are unwarranted, that she and Agent Mulder did all the work, but she disagrees. The pair argues over who abandoned who but Einstein concedes that perhaps Mulder was right about the weight of words after all.
Mulder and Scully in "Babylon" © Fox/1013 Productions
Back at his unremarkable house, Mulder listens to the same song on his porch. Scully arrives to join him and the two dissect the case. Mulder wonders how the placebo pills could have possibly worked. How indeed. He tells her how in his vision he witnessed "deep and unconditional love" while Scully tells him of her experience witnessing "unqualified hate". Together they wonder how the world can reconcile the two. Holding hands, they take a walk through the surrounding fields discussing God and the tower of Babel, and how man's hubris led to the loss of common language. "I refuse to believe that mothers are having babies just to be martyrs," Mulder tells Scully, speaking of "mother-love" as the most unconditional of all. Scully agrees with him, and suggests that the only way for the hatred to end is mankind "finding a common language again", opening our hearts so that we may "truly listen". Mulder jokingly pretends to listen to the sky, making Scully laugh, but he suddenly hears the same sound of trumpets we heard on the videos at the beginning of the episode. "Can you hear that?" he asks worriedly as the camera pulls away to show the Earth floating in space.
For me, the greatest tragedy with "Babylon" isn't its stupid hallucination sequence (although admittedly that also ranks highly on the tragic scale), it's the lost potential. An episode in which Mulder and Scully explore separate paths in a joint quest to speak with someone trapped in a coma has enormous potential. The potential for emotional impact is huge–I'm guessing many of us have been in a situation where we wished for one final conversation with someone lying in a hospital bed. Even the methodology employed is great X-Files fodder: Mulder following a more natural/spiritual path along the lines of native shamen, while Scully explores the cutting edge research happening in the real world. Instead, this potential is wasted on a "comedy" sequence that adds nothing to the plot and instead serves to show that the entirely male X-Files writing staff still haven't fully got a grip on using women in their show. If I wanted to see girls in minuscule shorts wiggling their asses in my face, I can tune into any of a dozen music channels. I don't want or need to see it on The X-Files. And as for the dominatrix scene, the least said the better.
As for the mini-agents. Einstein would probably be more likable if she could keep her facial expressions and body language under control. Rather, the character is played in the manner of an X-Files parody, something I believe comes entirely from the script rather than Lauren Ambrose's acting choices. It's yet another item on the "why this episode is a tragedy" scale because we have seen Mulder and Scully partnered up with another two agents sharing the skeptic/believer dynamic–Agents Doggett and Reyes–three-dimensional characters who worked because they were allowed to be more than the Mulder/Scully caricatures we see in Miller and Einstein.
Mulder and Shiraz in "Babylon" © Fox/1013 Productions
A lot has been said already about whether this portrayal of Muslim men as terrorists is problematic. Although there are certainly problematic elements in this episode, I don't think the decision to include Muslims as terrorists is, in and of itself, problematic. Television and film reflect our culture back at us. Go back 70 years and you'll see Germans depicted as the "enemy", go back 30 and you'll see Russians occupying that space–in fact, this is even the case in the early days of The X-Files which began only a few years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Today's media often shows "Muslims" as "the enemy" and this episode picks up on how that hatred plays out in individuals. The voice of Special Agent Brem is hateful, but is reflective of many people in America and the West today, yet Scully herself talks in defense of the non-extreme Muslim majority. All four of the lead characters work against that hatred. Pretending that there are no Muslim terrorists in 2016 is disingenuous, so is pretending hatred toward the Muslim community doesn't exist–this episode showed both. However, these are subjects that require tactful handling and here "Babylon" fails. The messages it delivers are roughly handled and can easily be misread, making the episode come across as Islamaphobic. Worse is the decision to include such sensitive topics in an episode that occasionally tries to set itself up as a comedy.
There are many more issues and questions to be raised about "Babylon". The lack of focus on the trumpets, despite their being used as a sort-of cliffhanger leading into the season finale. The clunky discussions about God and religion. "Babylon" deals with love and hatred as its core themes. The hatred of the Muslim extremists who teach it to young men and women, convincing them to go out and die in its name, but also the hatred of the West towards the entire Muslim community whom many blame for the actions of a minority. The cure, it says, is love. Love and hate are the common languages that unite the world, despite our scattering at the hands of God at Babel. It's not new ground, but it's certainly relevant. It's just a shame that these subjects will forever be lost inside an episode likely to be remembered solely for Mulder dancing the "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk". Now there's your tragedy.
Sophie is a staff writer at X-Files.News where you can find all the latest news about The X-Files, and the latest news from the show's cast and crew.
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I thought Mulder tripping out was hilarious!


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Corey Richard Davis Jr., né le  à Ruston en Louisiane, est un joueur américain de basket-ball évoluant au poste de meneur.

Biographie

Carrière universitaire
Entre 2015 et 2017, il joue pour le .

Entre 2017 et 2019, il joue pour les Cougars de Houston.

Carrière professionnelle

Afyon Belediye (2019-2020)
Le 20 juin 2019, lors de la draft 2019 de la NBA, il n'est pas sélectionné. Il participe ensuite à la Summer League de Las Vegas avec les Wizards de Washington durant laquelle il a des moyennes de 2,7 points et 1 rebond en 10,6 minutes par match.

Le 5 septembre 2019, il signe son premier contrat professionnel avec le club turc de l'.

BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque (2020-2021)
Le 6 juin 2020, il part en France où il signe pour le BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque.

KK Mornar Bar (depuis 2021)
Durant l'été 2021, il part au Monténégro et signe avec le KK Mornar Bar.

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Universitaires

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| align="left" | 2016-2017
| align="left" | San Jacinto
| 29 || 29 || 27,2 || 49,1 || 43,2 || 77,6 || 3,07 || 3,76 || 1,41 || 0,52 || 16,79
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| align="left" | Houston
| 35 || 30 || 30,2 || 44,3 || 42,9 || 80,8 || 3,06 || 2,40 || 0,89 || 0,03 || 13,09
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| align="left" | 2018-2019
| align="left" | Houston
| 37 || 36 || 33,0 || 42,0 || 37,5 || 86,9 || 3,32 || 2,78 || 1,03 || 0,08 || 16,97
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Joueur américain de basket-ball
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Naissance dans la paroisse de Lincoln
Joueur de basket-ball des Cougars de Houston
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According to researchers from Vrije University in Amsterdam, Facebook is as addictive as (if not more addictive than) cigarettes and chocolate.
(Seemingly just seeing the blue and white Facebook logo is enough to give an addict a buzz, making it impossible for them to resist logging on. I'm sure Mr Zuckerberg is glad to hear that, but "impossible". Really?


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DSP Group Announces Appointment of Gabi Seligsohn, to Board of Directors
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 2, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DSP Group®, Inc. (Nasdaq:DSPG), a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications, announced today that Gabi Seligsohn, President & CEO of Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd (Nasdaq:NVMI) has joined the Board of Directors of DSP Group. Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. is a provider of leading-edge stand-alone metrology and the market leader of integrated metrology solutions to the semiconductor process control market.
Eli Ayalon, Chairman of DSP Group, said: "We have been looking for an independent director with no prior relationship with the Company but with a deep understanding of the semiconductor industry, who could add to the strategic thinking of our Board. Adding Gabi Seligsohn to our Board, and gaining the benefit of his talents and ability to contribute to our growth, was suggested to us by Senvest International, one of our largest stockholders, which is also an investor in Nova. We appreciate Senvest's excellent suggestion and their support of DSP Group."
Robert Katz of Senvest International, a shareholder based in New York, said, "We are very pleased that Gabi Seligsohn will be joining the DSP Group Board. We remain enthusiastic about DSP Group's business and prospects. We believe that a strong and seasoned executive like Gabi, with his extensive industry knowledge, will provide additional independent support and advice that will benefit DSP Group and all of its shareholders."
Ofer Elyakim, DSP Group CEO, added that, "Our Board and management are very much looking forward to benefiting from Mr. Seligsohn's experience and insight and to his contribution to our Board and DSP Group."
Mr. Seligsohn said that, "I look forward to serving on the DSP Group Board, and to contributing to DSP Group's continued success in the marketplace and for its investors."
Mr. Seligsohn replaces Yair Shamir, who has resigned from the Board as a result of his election to the Israeli Knesset and appointment as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.
DSP Group and its Board of Directors thank Mr. Shamir for his leadership, outstanding contribution and many years of service to the company, and wish him every success in his new role in public service.
Mr. Seligsohn's appointment is effective immediately, but he will stand for election at the company's upcoming shareholder's meeting.
DSP Group®, Inc. (Nasdaq:DSPG) is a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications. Delivering semiconductor system solutions with software and reference designs, DSP Group enables OEMs/ODMs, consumer electronics (CE) manufacturers and service providers to cost-effectively develop new revenue-generating products with fast time to market. At the forefront of semiconductor innovation and operational excellence for over two decades, DSP Group provides a broad portfolio of wireless chipsets integrating DECT/CAT-iq, DECT ULE, Wi-Fi, PSTN, HDClear™, video and VoIP technologies. DSP Group enables converged voice, audio, video and data connectivity across diverse mobile, consumer and enterprise products – from mobile devices, connected multimedia screens, and home automation & security to cordless phones, VoIP systems, and home gateways. Leveraging industry-leading experience and expertise, DSP Group partners with CE manufacturers and service providers to shape the future of converged communications at home, office and on the go. For more information, visit www.dspg.com.
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DSP Group, Inc.


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Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences Vol. 3 (6), pp. 433-436, June 2013.
Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L.) Swartz (family Caesalpiniaceae) is introduced and cultivated in Pakistan as an ornamental plant. It has medicinal values as well. Laboratory studies revealed that whole of seeds did not germinate up to 60 days with any of the treatment. At control seeds germinated 40%, while 60% and 70% at presoaking for 12 and 24 hours respectively. 40% germination occurred at one hour acid treatment and no germination at three hours acid soaking and combination of acid and water. Mechanical scarification and 12 hours water soaking showed best results with 80% germination. There were no satisfactory results with mechanical scarification and chemical scarification combination. Similarly, mechanical scarification, chemical scarification and water combination gave poor results.
Keywords: Ecophysiology, Caesalpinia pulcherrima germination, Water soaking, Sulphuric acid, Mechanical scarification and 12 hours water soaking 80% germination.


You may not have had Japan vs. Senegal circled on your "must-watch" list heading into the World Cup, but it became one of the most intriguing matches of Round 1 after both sides pulled upsets in their opening match.
Senegal's 2-1 win over Poland and Japan's win over Colombia by the same score threw Group H into chaos, and these two teams now have the opportunity to grab the group by the scruff of its neck heading into the final round of matches.
Senegal's strength is down the middle, but their ability to play down the flanks against Poland was very impressive. So was the way the Lions of Teranga got back on defense to snuff out Poland's attempts to counter. Sure, they scored a pair of fluky goals, but Senegal generated more chances and deserved the win, as their 1.5-0.7 edge in expected goals confirms.
Japan also had the better of play in their win over Colombia, but Samurai Blue were helped out by a third-minute red card to Carlos Sanchez and the penalty-kick goal that followed. Additionally, Japan didn't face a full-strength Colombia side as James Rodriguez sat out the first 60 minutes with an injury.
The odds suggest that the most likely outcome is a Senegal win. At +128, the market is suggesting the Lions of Teranga have ~43.9% chance of winning. I actually think that is underselling the African side. Not only does Senegal have Sadio Mane, who didn't really have much of an impact in their win over Poland, but the rest of the core is much stronger than Japan's. Kalidou Koulibaly is fast becoming one of the world's best centerbacks, and Idrissa Gana Gueye and Alfred N'Diaye make life very difficult for opponents in the middle of the field.
I expect a better performance from Mane, but even if he is shut down, Senegal's other scoring threats, M'Baye Niang and Ismaila Sarr, will pick up the slack. I think there's good value on Senegal at this number.


The 2010 Merlot captures the rich, ripe flavors of the Dry Creek Valley terroir. Aromas and flavors of red licorice, Satsuma plums, red fruit jam and blackberry meld with hints of toasted oak, milk chocolate and medium-roasted coffee. This medium-bodied wine delivers excellent structure and an elegant finish.
A Zin-lover's Merlot, with ripe red currant and spice aromas and zesty, jammy black cherry and toasty vanilla flavors.
In the late 1880s, an enterprising Swiss immigrant by the name of Andrew Frei gazed upon the rolling hills, gentle streams, and fertile soil of Sonoma County and saw a wine glass of opportunity. By 1890, he was the proud owner of a 344 acre vineyard in northern Sonoma, giving birth to a winemaking tradition that is very much alive today.
Frei didn't waste any precious time once he acquired the land. By 1895, he was producing 20,000 cases of high quality wine that was stored in huge redwood casks.
In spite of a devastating blight of phylloxera, by 1904 the winery had actually increased in size and production. Now in his seventies, Frei turned the business over to his two sons, Walter and Louis. In 1903, the winery was officially named Frei Bros.
The Frei Bros. Winery continued to grow over the years, in spite of disasters such as the one that occurred in 1919, when a curious piece of legislation that came to be known as Prohibition put many an American winery out of business.
Again, the Frei family persevered, and now you can taste the legacy of a great winemaking tradition in Frei Brothers Reserve, a new release that combines the spirit of old world winemaking techniques with grapes that are hand selected from some of Sonoma's finest vineyards.


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Q: symfony2 : gearmanbundle with different environnement i have a symfony2 app with gearmanbundle to handle gearman jobs. I have 2 same applications, one for dev, the other for demo. The 2 applications run the same workers, but with 2 differents path.
My first app run :
/usr/bin/php /home/app1/app/console gearman:worker:execute AcmeBundleWorkersTest --no-interaction

the second :
/usr/bin/php /home/app2/app/console gearman:worker:execute AcmeBundleWorkersTest --no-interaction

These workers are both handle by supervisord. My problem is my apps (which use differents databases) randomly call one of the 2 workers, so exception occurs because sometimes, one worker is called by the wrong application, and then can't retrieve database entity because they are in the other one.
Is it possible to tell my application which workers it can call ?

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Johnny Depp is perfect as an acerbic, bookish, cynical, morally corrupt book dealer. There is a great cast of occultist characters who are way over the top and enjoyable all the way. Frank Langella as a giant, power hungry cult leader and Lena Olin as an evil she-devil woman are superb. The script is perfect, and every line has meaning and resonance. The director does a good job at allowing the viewer to experience the mystery contained in those old books first-hand. I think the filmmaker had a vision, didn't compromise and made the exact film he wanted to make. It is a mature, ugly, interesting film with a lot of class but it probably won't be enjoyed by a lot of people out there.
The name "Dean Corso" is very subtle foreshadowing, in that it contains 9 total letters, implying his central role in the mystery.
Dean Corso: It's an impressive collection. You have some very rare editions here. Are you sure you want to sell them all?
Old Man's Son: They're of no use to father. Not anymore. Not since he's been this way. His library was his whole world. Now it's just a painful memory.
When Liana's bodyguard trips while assaulting Corso by the river, the "rocks" underneath him all shift and slide together. It's clearly a mat.


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David Hockney: Drawing from Life
Sarah Howgate (Author) Isabel Seligman (Author)
This book, which accompanies the first major exhibition devoted to David Hockney's drawings inover 20 years,will explore Hockney as a draughtsman from the 1950s to now, with a focus on himself, his family and friends. From Ingres to the iPad -this book demonstrates the artist's ingenuity in portrait drawing with reference to both tradition and technology.
David Hockney is recognised as one of the master draughtsmen of our times and a champion of the medium. This book will feature Hockney's work from the 1950s to now and focus on his depictions of himself and a smaller group of sitters close to him: his muse, Celia Birtwell; his mother, Laura Hockney; and his friends, the curator, Gregory Evans, and master printer, Maurice Payne.
This book will examine not only how drawing is fundamental to Hockney's distinctive way of observing the world around him, but also how it has been a testing ground for ideas and modes of expression later played out in his paintings.
From Old Masters to modern masters, from Holbein to Picasso, Hockney's portrait drawings reveal his admiration for his artistic predecessors and his continuous stylistic experimentation throughout his career.
Alongside an in-depth essay from the curator, this book will feature an exclusive interview between author and curator, Sarah Howgate, and artist, David Hockney. In addition, an 'In Focus' essay by British Museum curator Isabel Seligman, will explore the relationship between Hockney, Ingres and Picasso drawings.
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This reverse-level accommodation is well placed in Brecon Beacons National Park for cycling to the market towns of Brecon and Abergavenny, or take an evening stroll to the village pub. The property is situated close to Crickhowell with a butchers and bakers and is just a 3 minute drive. Abergavenny with its castle, shops and restaurants is just 15 minutes by car. Or venture further afield into Hay on Wye, famous for the Hay Festival, just 30 minutes' drive away. The area has an abundance of restaurants within 15 minutes of the property. Visit one of the many National Trust properties locally Hergest Croft Gardens, Croft Castle, Berrington Hall, Hampton Court Garden.
WALKING & CYCLING: The Brecon and Monmouth Canal is on your door step literally, with great walks and cycling to the market towns of Brecon and Abergavenny. Or evening strolls to the village pub. The Brecon Beacon National Park is all around you with great walks from the door.
EATING: The area has become a foodies haven in recent years with a host of great restaurants within 15 minutes. From the Hardwick Restaurant, with Michelin starred Stephen Terry at the helm, to the Walnut Tree Inn with its own Michelin star, both just outside Abergavenny. There are plenty of other suggestions in our things to do pages too.
OWNS: Abergavenny with its castle, shops and restaurants, is just 15 mins by car. Or the market town of Brecon is 15 minutes in the other direction. The lovely little town of Crickhowell, with lovely butchers and bakers is 3 minutes drive. Or venture further afield into Hay on Wye, famous for The Hay Festival, just 30 minutes, or the cathedral town of Hereford within 45 minutes.
RIDING: The Golden Castle riding centre is just a couple of miles away for fabulous trekking in the hills, or try Triley Fields Equestrian for lessons and a great cross country course, details can be found in things to do.
SLEEPS 2-4: Two bedrooms, a lovely double bedroom with White Company bed linen, plus a fresh and stylish twin, comfortable and large enough for adults or children. Both with great views.
BATHING: Large stylish bathroom, with double ended bath tub, walk in shower, twin basins, loo and fluffy towels.
EATING: Well equipped large kitchen with farm house dining table and chairs, electric oven and hob, microwave and dishwasher. Washing machine. Welcome "crate" and home made cake on arrival - delicious!
RELAXING: Two large leather sofas, television, dvd player, i-pod dock and wi-fi. Great views and a cosy wood burner with logs for cooler evenings.
OUTSIDE: Pretty garden to the rear of the property, bench table, garden bench with views, barbeque. Brecon and Monmouth Canal to the front of the property with great walks, including to the village pub. Storage for bikes.
PETS: Up two lovely dogs are very welcome.
CHILD FRIENDLY: The friendly owners provide a Tripp Trapp Highchair and travel cot as standard and can also provide baby monitor, non-slip bath mats, cot bedding and age appropriate toys.
PETS: Although dogs are very welcome, no puppies under 12 months.
JUST SO YOU KNOW: The property is attached, however your privacy is respected at all times and entrances are set away from each other.
Very comfortable cottage in a fantastic location next to the pretty canal and lovely small town of Crickhowell on the edge of the Beacons. Even our teenagers were happy!
Warm, comfortable, spacious, clean and magnificent views of Table top and Sugar Loaf. Weather needs improving, lot of hail and snow about, precipitation of some kind almost constant. Walking amazing, the canal outside the front door gives you 32 miles of flatness!
very pleasant cottage in wonderful countryside. Everything was clean and well prepared with the nice addition of a welcome pack of groceries.
Well equipped cottage in an excellent location with canal walks from the door. It was as described.
Made to feel welcome straight away, nothing seemed too much trouble. Great welcome pack which meant we didn't have to find a shop for breakfast the next day. Lots of advice on the local area, the owners really wanted to make our stay the best ever and they achieved it on every front.


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Q: Using ColorMatrix for sRGB greyscale conversion The sRGB-factors for grayscale conversion are B,G,R = 0.0722, 0.7152, 0.2126.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grayscale
Can this greyscale conversion be done (and if yes, how) on a Format24bppRgb image with a ColorMatrix?
Or can this only be done pixel-wise?

A: I'm not perfectly sure yet, but perhaps this is the answer:
Public Function ConvertToGrayscale(ByVal image As Bitmap) As Bitmap

    Dim grayscaleImage As Image = New Bitmap(image.Width, image.Height, PixelFormat.Format24bppRgb)
    Dim attributes As ImageAttributes = New System.Drawing.Imaging.ImageAttributes()

    Dim d1 As Double = 0.0722
    Dim d2 As Double = 0.7152
    Dim d3 As Double = 0.2126

    Dim grayscaleMatrix As New ColorMatrix(New Single()() {New Single() {d1, d1, d1, 0, 0}, New Single() {d2, d2, d2, 0, 0}, New Single() {d3, d3, d3, 0, 0}, New Single() {0, 0, 0, 1, 0}, New Single() {0, 0, 0, 0, 1}})
    attributes.SetColorMatrix(grayscaleMatrix)
    Using g As Graphics = Graphics.FromImage(grayscaleImage)
        g.DrawImage(image, New Rectangle(0, 0, grayscaleImage.Width, grayscaleImage.Height), 0, 0, grayscaleImage.Width, grayscaleImage.Height, GraphicsUnit.Pixel, attributes)
    End Using

    Return grayscaleImage

End Function


The debate about the security and integrity of digital information stored in the cloud has caused great concern in the use of so-called cloud services. Where are the information stored, and what laws apply? Who has access to it? Who actually owns the data stored in the cloud? Questions that everyone should be worried about. Storegate now answers by offering their customers a cloud guarantee.
That Twitter and Facebook claim the right to use any material posted on their services, in the way they want, is generally known. The fact that Google use and store all information collected through their search engine to provide greater accuracy for advertisers, and more, are also quite well known. What few users realize is that US-based service providers need to comply under the Patriot Act and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act giving a third party the right to take part of private information stored by consumers and businesses in theirs, so called, secure cloud services.
1. Storegate don't use the information stored for any purpose other than to store it for our customers.
2. Customers retain ownership of all information stored in Storegates cloud service.
3. All information is stored in Sweden.
– We have stored our clients' information in data centers with highest security since 2003. Cloud guarantee is a way for us to talk about how it is like to be a customer of Storegate. There are no new conditions, this is how it has been all along. But for customers who not yet have chosen a secure cloud service for their digital information, it can be a deciding factor, especially when it comes to business customers, says Matz Karlsson.
Billions of files are stored in Storegate's system. Files that for many people are irreplaceable. It's a big responsibility – one that Storegate takes very seriously. Consequently, all information is stored in the most professional environments. The data centers where the files are stored are rated maximum security in terms of intrusion, fire protection and power supply. All components of the system are doubled for reasons of fault tolerance. Backups are always made on two different media. The information stored is not accessible to anyone but the person who stored it and has the proper user ID and password. All Internet transfers are encrypted.


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Cornyn Joins Group Calling for Hearing on Deaths at Ft. Hood
Aaron Zytle (AZ)
Texas Senator John Cornyn joins Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey in calls for the Senate Armed Services Committee to hold hearings regarding recent deaths of soldiers at Fort Hood.
According to a report from KWTX, Fort Hood just recently saw a change in leadership and perhaps more changes are coming. Sen. Cornyn is asking for a public hearing with Army leadership and a panel of civilians to discuss "culture and climate" at the army base.
In a letter written on Sept. 3, Cornyn, Warren and Markey said,
"We are determined to seek justice and answers for their families and to ensure the Army is implementing necessary reforms at Fort Hood, and that Congress is holding the Army accountable."
Sen. Cornyn said in an interview on Tuesday,
"We should have been on top of this earlier," the Senator said in an interview on Tuesday. One of the questions I'm going to have for the Army is 'why did you wait for it to get this bad?'"
Fort Hood has had 28 deaths this year and although no date has been set for the hearing, Sen. Cornyn has said it will be "relatively soon".
Last week, Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV formally assumed duties as deputy commanding general for operations of III Corps and acting senior commander of Fort Hood. With him came Gen. John Murray, commanding general of Army Futures Command. General Murray is tasked with investigating Fort Hood's handling of the death of Spc. Vanessa Guillen. Meanwhile, 5-person civilian team is currently investigating the culture on and around Fort Hood.
Mural Honoring Vanessa Guillen Will Stand Outside Fort Hood's East Gate
Filed Under: Fort Hood, Senator John Corny
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DARPA-funded Cheetah robot breaks land speed record for bots with legs
A DARPA-funded robot called Cheetah has broken the land speed record for legged robots by running 18 miles per hour on a treadmill.
By Andrew Webster Mar 5, 2012, 1:31pm EST
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Cheetahs are the fastest animals on land, and now DARPA's Cheetah robot has become the fastest robot with legs. The agency has released a video of the robot reaching a speed of 18 miles per hour while running on a treadmill, blowing away the previous record of 13.1 mph set way back in 1989. As the name suggests, the robot was designed to mimic the movements of a cheetah, with the ability to flex and un-flex its back to increase its stride and overall speed. It was created by Boston Dynamics — the same company behind the intimidating AlphaDog — and further tests on a "free-running" prototype are expected to take place later in the year, with the ultimate goal to run as fast — or faster — than an actual cheetah (70 mph). While the Cheetah isn't being designed with any specific mission in mind, DARPA says that the advances in mobility achieved in its development "could have a wide range of potential military applications."


(CNN) - Although both Republican Rep. Allen West and Democratic challenger Patrick Murphy picked up votes in a weekend recount, the unofficial numbers did not change each man's standing – with Murphy still ahead – and, regardless, the latest count may not factor into the final totals.
Following the recount of early ballots cast in St. Lucie County, Murphy had 65,841 votes to West's 52,704 in that county.
Washington (CNN) - Less than two weeks after Barack Obama won his re-election campaign, protesters gathered Sunday to call on the president and his administration to reject the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, and to act on climate change.
While Republican candidate Mitt Romney said he would support construction of the 1,700-mile pipeline, for the jobs he said the pipeline would create, Obama in the past has rejected rapid approval, citing what he called the "arbitrary nature" of the deadline Republicans proposed for passage and the need for sufficient time for the State Department to gather information necessary for a project that crosses into the American border.
(CNN) - Sen. John McCain suggested Sunday that former President Bill Clinton once again try his hand at forging peace between the Israelis and Palestinians as another day of violence lit up the sky on the border between Israel and Gaza.
Israeli Defense Forces aircraft struck targets in Gaza on Sunday, including some where they said the militant group Hamas was launching rockets. Rockets from Hamas streamed toward cities in Israel, including Tel Aviv.
President Barack Obama arrived in Thailand this weekend.
(CNN) - President Barack Obama continued his outreach with business leaders over the weekend to discuss the so-called fiscal cliff and economic growth, a White House official said Sunday.
The official said Obama spoke with the CEOs of four Fortune 500 companies over the weekend after gathering a dozen CEOs of other major American companies at the White House on Wednesday.
The scene at what was an amusement park in Seaside Heights on Friday.
(CNN) - Vice President Joe Biden met first responders who had lost their homes to Superstorm Sandy and saw the damage for himself on Sunday as he toured parts of the New Jersey coastline hit hard by the storm.
He received a briefing on the recovery efforts in Seaside Heights, where Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno told him, "If we don't get Seaside Heights back up, we're going to lose our entire economy."
(CNN) - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie poked fun at himself and his state on "Saturday Night Live," joking that in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, he has "smelled like a wet fleece for the past three weeks."
"It's basically fused to my skin at this point," he said of the jacket, which he was often wearing when photographed following the storm. He wore it, for example, when President Barack Obama toured the battered Garden State coastline.
(CNN) - The resignation of David Petraeus as CIA director over an extramarital affair continues to reverberate around Washington, and a panel on CNN's "State of the Union" said Petraeus' legacy would be a lasting influence on American foreign policy. The panel also discussed the investigation into the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, with CNN's chief political correspondent, Candy Crowley, and looked at what is likely to happen regarding the upcoming fiscal cliff.
Gerald Seib , Washington bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, said that Petraeus had been a role model for junior military officers and created the modern counterinsurgency theory that the military considers "gospel." Seib added that the blow to the Pentagon would be "considerable."
(CNN) - With the so-called fiscal cliff looming, legislators continued on Sunday to express optimism that a deal would be reached - but members of the two parties remained entrenched on one of the major sticking points, tax revenue.
Asked if she could "accept a deal that does not include tax rate increases for the wealthy," House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi responded, "No."
(CNN) - Newt Gingrich had harsh words Sunday for GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney's suggestion that he lost the election because President Barack Obama offered "gifts" to African-Americans, Hispanics, and young voters.
(CNN) - Republican legislators on Sunday questioned the motives behind the Obama administration's initial description of the September attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, after Friday briefings on Capitol Hill from the former CIA director.


Does any mother not yell? No, seriously, is it possible? – leaving aside the Swedes, of course, who apparently don't believe in using the word "no" to a child, let alone raise their voices ( my mother thought I was kidding when I told her that) .
I try as much as I can to be patient, but sooner or later the tantrums, the wailing, the sulking and the pestering gets the better of me and I find that the only way of making myself heard is by raising my voice.
I am not a patient person by nature ( it took me years to admit this) but with the kids, I try. A few months ago I told myself that I'd try to be more patient with them, no matter what. So, when the other day when my eight year old made an unreasonable demand, I declined gently, explaining all the reasons etc (all that textbook stuff about dealing with questions in a positive manner) but, the demand persisted. I counted to ten and explained it again. This happened about three more times. I continued to explain the reasons while holding my ground on my decision. She didn't take to it well and started to bolster her argument with talk of equality and fairness. It's a time-tested strategy – when in doubt, bring in justice. Kids are clever enough to know that this usually puts the parents on the back foot.
Well, not this parent. I told her my reasons for my decision and expected her to understand. I also wanted to make it clear that if she could not fully comprehend my reasoning then she would have to sort-of lump it, because sometimes parents have to do what they have to do. I always think of my own parents when I over-explain things to my kids in an effort to be the modern, involved (read evolved) parent. I cannot help but feel, at times, that their method of dealing with us was far better. My father had two pet phrases : " you will know when you grow up" and "because I said so" as an answer to many questions . End of story. That was that. My mum would try and tell us more, but only so much. I know that every generation glorifies their age and loves going down the how-things-used-to-be path, but my parents' method did give them a lot more freedom than we give ourselves.
With remorse comes guilt and with guilt comes introspection. I regretted the way I spoke to her and wondered, again, if I was being too harsh with her. I've never been able to decide this one, does she react this way because I am too harsh? or does she react this way because I've not handled it right earlier? The guilt lingered and I thought about my own actions, of why I got so worked up and yelled. I started to question my reaction and look for a deeper meaning into my angst. Surely I wasn't so angry just because my daughter had cried.
Well, yes and no. Yes because the tears get to me. I can't handle them beyond a point. I know it comes with being eight, when things that seem of little consequence to me, are matters of great importance to her and thus, when they are denied, there's much gnashing of teeth. But when the tears flow so freely (with all three of them) I reach my limit and let my anger get the better of me. There's only so much wailing one can take in a day and with the twins preferring it as a form of protest, I look to my older one for respite. And no, because my anger is not only a reaction to her crying, it's a symptom of the bigger problem (for lack of a better word).
I know I've said this before, but I wish that I was one of those women who was content being at home with the kids, or at least one who could make peace with it. But, I am not. And I am not even sure if such a woman exists.
I am reading The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friednan – it was a book that addressed, head-on, the real truth about the picture-perfect life of the suburban American housewife, about her angst and and of how she felt unhappy in a life that she'd longed for in a mistaken belief that that was what a woman must aspire for – a life of domestic bliss filled with a husband, children and a nice house. The book is said to have started a second wave of feminism ( don't care for that word).
My life could not be more different from the American suburban wife of the fifties, and yet, I can relate to her "strange stirring". I guess that's the stirring I need to address, because it's whats causing the yelling. From what I hear from other women (and it's comforting to know that I am not alone in this) it's the way a lot of them feel.
So, what's the solution? Not sure. But I know the problem, and that's always the first step..
Tagged as Anger, children, family, life, Mommy Rage, motherhood, parenting, raising kids, stay at home moms.
Not sure. Husband says there's no question that I am. Needless to say, I differ. Er, I think I am pretty much like any other mom I know, is what I say to that.
So is every mom a tiger mom? Well, no. When I say other moms, I kind of use it loosely. Not ALL the moms around me are tiger moms, but, most of my mommy-friends are, at any rate. Husband's answer to that is that like attracts like and that we get along (mainly) because our parenting methods are similar.
You see this whole debate started after I read the Amy Chua book (you guessed it). There are only two things that can happen when you read it (for those who don't know what I am talking about, it's 'Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother'.) You will either flip the book over your shoulder and declare her as insane, overbearing and completely nuts, or, you will start to seriously doubt your parenting style and whip yourself into a frenzy for not pushing your kids enough. I don't know about you, but the latter kind of happened to me. Don't get me wrong, I do think she's waaaay out there, but, I did end up wondering if I was being too soft on my older daughter and got into the whole you-got-to-fight-the-rat-race mode. The debate is endless and really there's no right or wrong in this. It all depends on what you think is right for your kid, the definition of which is not a constant and could keep changing as you discover and learn with your kid.
My point is, and this is where I agree with her, that kids don't know better when they are 5 or 6. They are not in a position to judge what's best for them. Neither will they sit at a piano for five hours a day if it wasn't for someone (usually the bad cop, i.e. mom) making them do it using coaxing, love, threats, deprivation, whatever works. So, if this kid ends up becoming a world class pianist, or let's forget her example and say that if this kid ends up getting high grades, excelling at school and moving onto better colleges, then is that a bad thing?
Also, I think as parents we get too caught up in what the kid will say when he or she is older. Of course, there will be complaints (you didn't allow me sleepovers, TV, blah blah – both of which Amy's kids were not allowed btw) but then what is to say that the kid won't complain in the reverse case? I know kids who've blamed their bad grades and lack of reading habits on their parents years after they grew up.
So, what the children will say is not something one can be sure of. As parents I guess we have to strike the middle ground. Except the reality is this: if you have to excel in anything, anything at all, you gotta work at it. And if you have to work at it, it's going to lead to tears and this is what you need to steel yourself for. The world's a tough place and you need to toughen up your kids for the immense competition that lies ahead.
My kids are young right now, so I am not sure how much of a tiger mom I will be. I can't say that I have not been affected by this book. I have made sure that my daughter is ahead of her class in reading (math I am working on). And you know what, she loves it, she loves the fact that she's better than the rest (or, so she thinks!). It gives her encouragement to stay on the top, something that's more difficult to do than getting there.
So am I a tiger mom? Maybe. But I need to get better. If my kids have to get anywhere in life, I've got a part to play in it. So beware kiddos, I just turned the button a notch higher!


THIS summer has been a busy one for singer, Lila Ike.
The Manchester native recently performed on the Uppsala Reggae Festival in Sweden and Reggae Geel Festival in Belgium. And she is counting her blessings.
Lila Ike (given name Alecia Grey) made her debut last April with the single Biggest Fan. Since then she has released Gotti Gotti and her latest Second Chance. The latter has an accompanying video which is doing the rounds.
"It's easy to get caught up in the hype, and I don't want to. I try to be grounded and mi just a gwaan enjoy it. I know a lot of creative people right now where you hear dem and wonder why dem nuh deh a Hollywood. Some of dem don't even get to be on small shows much less major shows so it's really humbling," she said.
Gotti Gotti weighs in on socio-economic conditions and the impact of greed in society. Second Chance stays true to her dub-flavoured signature and use of heavy basslines, but deals with intimate relationships. Lila Ike shared that she is no stranger to creating love songs.
The track was produced by Safire Music and reggae revival forerunner Protoje's In.Digg.Nation Collective label, to which she is signed. The video, which showcases a more sultry side of the singer, was directed by Nickii Kane. Lila Ike hopes the production will strike a chord with dancehall lovers.
She credits Protoje, whom she was introduced to two years ago, as an influence in her growth.


The 796 MONOBLADE is our most aerodynamic bicycle to date with 100% of its components developed by LOOK and integrated into the frame.
It brings together a number of technological innovations that respond to certain challenges such as aerodynamics, stability, power transmission, lightness and dependability. Other than its unprecedented performance, it offers versatility and unmatched comfort. The 796 MONOBLADE is the arm of choice for triathletes and cyclists looking to beat the clock.
For the last 30 years, LOOK and its engineers have been focused on how to optimize performance, and aerodynamic drag is one of the essential factors.
Every year, LOOK engineers are constantly innovating to push component integration boundaries even further to produce essential aerodynamic gains in performance.The 796 Monoblade tubes are extremely thin, and the components were also crafted with aerodynamics in mind: fork, handlebars, stem, seatpost, crankset, nothing was left to chance.
Our wind tunnel studies have proven it, the 796 Monoblade is the most narrow and aerodynamic bicycle ever created, an indisputable technological feat made possible by the expertise of our development and production.
A carbon aerodynamic seatpost providing comfort and performance. Thanks to 2 reversible saddle rail trays that come with the bicycle, the AEROPOST seatpost is adjustable, allowing the cyclist to find his or her ideal position.
Like all the other LOOK integrated seatposts, the AEROPOST has an elastomer that dampens vibrations for more comfort. Removable, you may transport your bicycle in the majority of the soft-sided carrying bags and hard cases available on the market.
The AEROFLATSTEM was designed to be in perfect alignment with the top tube and to provide the thinnest and most aerodynamic frontal attack possible. Its innovative design provides an increase in lateral rigidity of the cockpit while conserving vertical suppleness for better comfort.
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This incredibly aerodynamic carbon handlebar is reversible, making it possible to adjust the height + or – 50 mm.
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"Twelve-year-old Matthew is trapped in his bedroom by crippling OCD, spending most of his time staring out of a window watching the inhabitants of Chestnut Close go about their business. Until the day a toddler staying next door goes missing and Matthew finds himself at the centre of the mystery. Every one of his neighbours is a suspect, so Matthew must turn detective to unravel the disappearance of Teddy, whilst facing his fears along the way- with the help of a brilliant cast of characters"
I don't think I've ever been able to relate to a fictional character as much as I could to Matthew, in The Goldfish Boy. It was like reading my own battle with OCD expect without the missing next door neighbour's grandson. Before I even get into the review of the book properly, I want you guys to pre-order this book. Whether you suffer from OCD, mental health problems or not. It's one of the best portrayals of OCD I have ever read, and it needs to be read by everyone.
Without giving any spoilers, the main character of the book is a 12-year-old boy called Matthew, who suffers from crippling OCD, which makes him practically housebound. One day his next door neighbour's grandson, who he watches from his bedroom window, goes missing. The investigation to solve the mystery of where he's gone commences.
Not only do you follow Matthew's journey of finding out what's happened to his neighbour's grandson. You also follow his personal journey and battle against OCD. You get a very clear insight into the physical and emotional distress that OCD can cause their sufferers. You start to understand what it really means to have OCD and the true distressing and debilitating nature of the intrusive thoughts.
When I was first asked if I wanted to read this book and review it on my blog if I enjoyed, I was a little bit sceptical because it's labelled as being a children's book. Now, unfortunately, I'm definitely not a child anymore *Sad face*. But I was pleasantly surprised when I was reading. This book can easily be enjoyed by children and adults, sufferers and non-sufferers alike. So don't let the fact it's a fictional children's book put you off.
I was mostly worried that because it was a children's book, it wouldn't tackle OCD amazingly well. It wouldn't portray OCD in an accurate way that could help educate non-sufferers what it means to suffer from the illness. But by God was I proved wrong!?! Lisa did an excellent job of describing OCD in a way that truly shows the torment and struggles sufferers go through on a daily basis.
Although, Matthews compulsions and intrusive thoughts do mainly focus on contamination, which can be seen as the most stereotypical form of OCD. It's evident in this book the amount of research and effort that went into understanding OCD to ensure this book was not contributing to the existing stigma and discrimination that surrounds mental health and OCD, in particular.
If you have read my blog for a while, you know that I suffer from OCD. You may also know about some of my compulsions. My own compulsions and intrusive thoughts are so similar to Matthews, it was honestly so helpful and refreshing to read, as a sufferer from OCD. It made me feel less alone, less scared and anxious about what the future has to hold and recovery in particular. Although Matthew was only a fictional character, in my mind he was so real. Every time I put the book down, I couldn't wait to start reading it again, to see what progress Matthew was making.
Obviously, I'm a mental health blogger which means that I'm going to focus on the mental health side of things, but the actual story line was incredibly impressive as well. OCD and mental health, although prominent themes in the book were weaved in really nicely between the mystery that surrounded the missing boy. It genuinely had me hooked right to the end. Lisa did a fantastic job in not giving anything away to soon, whether if that was about the potential suspects for the missing boy or more personal issues around Mathews OCD, such as how he ended up in being so caught in the mercy of OCD.
Matthew is such a heartwarming character. I loved how we got a real insight into how OCD affects every single aspect of his life including this friendships and relationships with other children his age as well as his parents. You really get to know Matthew in the story, and I know this may sound pretty lame, but when I finished the book I wanted to know how his recovery was going. Which kind of just shows how good Lisa is at developing exceptionally relatable characters.
Because of the way in which OCD is so perfectly portrayed and represented in this book, I honestly think it's a must for all non-sufferers to read. It can be daunting trying to understand mental illness. However, through the aid of reading fantastically written fictional books like The GoldFish Boy, that daunting prospect of trying to get your head around a mental illness, can be made significantly easier.
This is Lisa's first debut novel, and I'm beyond impressed. If this is what her first book is like, I'm already excited to read any of her future releases. If you haven't gathered already, I can't sing this book enough praise, I honestly can't. I hope I have encouraged you all to go out and pre-order The GoldFish Boy or buy it when it comes out on 5th January 2017.
If you are going to be getting your hands on this book, I would love to know in the comments below.
Ooh, now this sounds interesting! The story line reminds me of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime (which is also really superb) I think it's so important to accurately portray the thoughts and feelings and it sounds like this book did just that as well as a gripping story line.
This would totally be a cover purchase for me but it honestly sounds like such a compelling read and it's fantastic to hear it works on a deeper level.
You review certainly makes me want to discover this book for myself - especially your reassurance that it's not only a children's book and can be read by an adult me.
I'm a fellow mental health blogger - my illness relates mostly to cPTSD, social & other phobias, and my OCD isn't too bad. However, someone close to me suffers from an acute form of it and I think it'd be good for me to learn more about this aspect, although this person is partially in denial and doesn't tend to accept help regarding this illness.
Ooh I might have to get this book! My only reservation is that it sounds similar to The Curious Incident of the Dog in the nighttime (is that what it's called?!) except the boys have different illnesses... they both witness something and help solve a mystery... idk just sounds verrrryyy similar! I'll give it a go though, I've never read a book with a character who suffers from OCD.
I remember reading Sharp objects by Gillian Flynn, which focuses on depression and self-harm, which I didn't twig despite the title, and I found it ssooooo hard to read at some points. It was so real and put into words what I couldn't. One of my favourite quotes comes from that book, I can't remember it exactly but it's something like "people always compare depression to having the blues. I would have quite liked to wake up to a periwinkle perspective. To me depression is miles and miles of weak washed out piss".
This is such a good review, I love reading reviews were people have really take time to comment all kinds of aspects of the book. I'm always interested to read these kind of books, it's so often ignored or done properly. This sounds really intriguing actually and I'll be looking for a copy!


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WASHINGTON, DC – At its November monthly meeting last Wednesday, the DC Chapter of Log Cabin Republicans heard presentations from the two candidates for the DC National Committeewoman to be elected during this upcoming April's Republican Primary. The two candidates are Teri Galvez, a Ward 2 resident and principal of an event planning firm, and Jill Homan, a Ward 6 resident and principal of a commercial real estate investment firm.
In response to questions, both candidates reaffirmed their support for the District's sovereign state right to enact legal marriage status to the LGBT community. Both supported the efforts of Log Cabin to achieve recognition that LGBT citizens, just like all others in this nation, are entitled to full equality of treatment under law, and stated that they each would pursue policies that would help make the national Republican Party inclusive of all segments of the American population.
"It is encouraging that candidates for the RNC would seek the support and guidance from Log Cabin members," said DC Log Cabin President Robert Turner. "We are fortunate here in the District to have this caliber of current and future Republican leadership representing us on the national level. This goes to prove that working within the Republican Party helps to make it a more inclusive Republican Party," Turner concluded.


Relating to charter schools and home-rule charter school districts, including establishment of the Charter School Authorizing Authority.
Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for SB2: no significant fiscal impact to the state is anticipated through the biennium ending August 31, 2015. However, the bill will result in a negative impact of ($1,694,148) in Fiscal Year 2016. That impact is expected to increase in each subsequent fiscal year. ISDs with unused or underutilized facilities would be required to allow charter operators an opportunity to purchase, lease, or use facilities. ISDs would not be required to accept a charter operator's offer. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.
Summary: SB 2 would permit an expansion in open-enrollment charter schools. According to the Legislative Budget Board this expansion "...would amend the cap on the total number of open enrollment charters that may be issued by the state, increasing it by 10 charters in each fiscal year through FY 2020, after which the cap would be set at 75." In addition, this legislation would provide that the charter schools do not have to pay for a public school facility and the public school must offer a charter school to use a public facility before selling or leasing it to another entity. Also, charter schools would not be required to pay more for services than a public school. Furthermore, SB 2 would make provisions for accountability measures, requirements for granting a charter school, requirements for performance, requirements for the renewal, denial or expiration of a charter school as well as requirements for evaluations, employment and University Interscholastic League involvement.
Analysis: SB 2 would provide opportunities for students to receive an education and more options for parents on where they can send their children. Furthermore, by raising the cap on the number of open-charter schools that can be created, this would create a competitive environment in the public school system that would lead to greater academic efficiency and increased quality in education. We support SB 2.


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Vans launches groovy new tie-dye print for classic shoes
These shoes are far out, dude.
Vans is throwing it back to the days of Volkswagen Buses, flair jeans and 8-track tapes with the all-new tie-dye pattern for their Old Skool and Style 53 slip-on styles.
The trippy blue, black and gray swirls will mesmerize even the most free-spirited of your friend group. Check them out below.
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The Vans Old Skool shoe features re-enforced toecaps, padded collars for support and flexibility, and signature rubber waffle outsoles. The iconic side stripe is black on this kick. Black laces and a black midsole also contrast the tie-dye swirls.
[Photo via Vans]
These groovy shoes are all you need for the disco-themed parties that are sure to happen in 2020. The Old Skools retail for $65 and the slip-ons are $70. You can get a closer look at the Vans website here.
Vans are making sure to get your Nightmare Before Christmas with their latest addition to the classic Tim Burton film inspired shoe line.
The 1993 stop-motion animated film became an instant classic with help from songs such as "What's This?" and "This Is Halloween." The latter has been revised by multiple artists, including Panic! At The Disco and Marilyn Manson.
The latest addition to the Vans The Nightmare Before Christmas Collection is appropriately named Christmas Town. They take the imagery from the scene where Jack Skellington comes across the Holiday Doors while singing "What's This?"
The Vans original hi-top model is drenched in red and black suede, with navy side panels and white stitching. Mr. Skelltington can be seen holding Christmas lights on one side in the pouring snow after falling into the Christmas Town door. On the other side, Skellington shares a magical moment with a snowman as snow continues to fall on the both of them.
The Christmas tree that is found on the entrance to Christmas Town in the circle of Holiday doors is plastered on the back of the shoe. Gold eyelets finish off the front, with striped laces that resemble the giant snake Skellington leaves as a Christmas present while impersonating Santa Clause.
The newest addition to the Vans Nightmare Before Christmas collection released a few days ago. You can find them in adult or toddler sizes at select retailers or online.
For residents of Halloweentown and Christmastown alike, a new The Nightmare Before Christmas x Vans has arrived at Journeys and Journeys Kidz for the holidays ☃?? available ONLINE only ✨ https://t.co/5JIQWLR2pU pic.twitter.com/PP4FJev0n8
— Journeys (@journeys) November 22, 2019
What do you think about the trippy new Vans? They're pretty far out, dude. Tell us what you think in the comments below.
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How about a new Galaxy S9, S9 Plus or Note 9 for your iPhone X? No? What if you get $600 as well? This is the premise of Samsung USA's new promotion. The company will increase its usual trade-in price, even for Apple products, for a limited time.
Samsung wants to make the decision for those considering buying one of its newest flagships easier this month. They company is doubling the prices in its trade-in program, known as Galaxy Upgrade. It may offset some of the cost of buying a new Galaxy Note 9, S9 Plus or S9. This means that someone who successfully trades their Apple iPhone X in will get US$600 via the program. However, this offer is only available in the United States and some territories (i.e. Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and DC).
In addition, the trade-in payment may come in the form of a Visa Virtual Card rather than cash. Customers can also only trade devices bought outright and not on lease. The devices must also meet several qualifying criteria, including being in acceptable condition and in good working order. It also should not be on any blacklists for stolen or otherwise compromised mobile devices.
The iPhone X and Galaxy S9 Plus are the only phones that hits the new Galaxy Upgrade scheme's upper limit of payout. Normally, they could attract only US$399 at the most via the program. The Note 8 now fetches $500, whereas it normally would get only $246. The iPhone 8 Plus is the second most valuable device on the list; it is worth $550, or $312 when the promotion ends.
US customers have until November 3, 2018 to buy a qualifying phone. They then have until November 17 to register the trade-in. After this, the prices in Galaxy Upgrade will revert to the norm.


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February 2017 patents
Innovations in medical devices, cell-permeable cell cycle inhibitors, treatment of protein degradation disorders, control of emulsions, and more
Harvard faculty Conor Walsh, Don Ingber, Randy King, Stuart Schreiber, Kenneth Anderson, David Weitz, Suzanne Walker Kahne, and Arlene Sharpe are among the inventors issued U.S. patents during February 2017.
The innovations recognized are as follows:
Methods and devices for safely penetrating materials
U.S. Patent 9,561,544 (February 7, 2017)
Conor James Walsh, Ajith Thomas, Samuel Benjamin Kesner, Hao Pei, Kechao Xiao, Paul Loschak, and Kevin C. Galloway
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bi-stable coupling for controlling the depth of a tool insertion, such as drilling, and similar processes. The bi-stable coupling can be used to penetrate (e.g., drill or push) through a material layer of unknown thickness without plunging the tool into the adjacent layer. In accordance with the invention, in a first state, force is applied to the tool to initiate penetration and a reactive force maintains the device in the first state during penetration and when tool penetrates the material, the reactive force is diminished enabling the device to transition to a second state in which the tool becomes retracted. In medical applications, the invention allows for drilling through bone of unknown thickness without plunging into the adjacent soft tissue.
Microfluidic device for real-time clinical monitoring and quantitative assessment of whole blood coagulation
Abhishek Jain, Anna Waterhouse, Mike Super, Donald E. Ingber, and Daniel C. Leslie
Abstract: In accord with one aspect, a microfluidic coagulation assessment device defining a plurality of microchannels is provided, wherein a blood sample is driven through the microchannels at a substantially constant flow rate and a controller is configured to, in combination with a timer and a pressure sensing device, determine a first pressure value (or flow value) at an initiation of flow, a first time (Tpg) at which a second pressure value is about twice the determined first pressure value, and a second time (Tpf) at which a third pressure value is about (1+e) times the determined first pressure value and establish a subject coagulation model predictive of channel occlusion therefrom. In another aspect, the blood sample is driven through the microchannels at a substantially constant pressure and a controller is configured to, in combination with a timer and a flow sensing device make the determination based on flow rate.
Cell permeable inhibitors of anaphase promoting complex
U.S. Patent 9,572,788 (February 21, 2017)
Randall King, Xing Zeng, and Katharine L. Sackton
Abstract: The disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating cell cycle disorders. Compositions of the disclosure include proTAME, a prodrug analog of TAME and apcin, the combination of which inhibits an activity or function of the anaphase promoting complex (APC) by a synergistic mechanism.
Treatment of protein degradation disorders
Kenneth C. Anderson, James E. Bradner, Edward Franklin Greenberg, Teru Hideshima, Nicholas Paul Kwiatkowski, Ralph Mazitschek, Stuart L. Schreiber, Jared Shaw, and Stephen J. Haggarty
Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treating protein degradation disorders, such cellular proliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and protein deposition disorders (e.g., neurodegenerative disorders). The invention provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating these diseases using aggresome inhibitors or combinations of aggresome inhibitors and proteasome inhibitors. The invention further relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating multiple myeloma. New HDAC/TDAC inhibitors and aggresome inhibitors are also provided as well as synthetic methodologies for preparing these compounds.
Control of emulsions, including multiple emulsions
David A. Weitz, Assaf Rotem, Adam R. Abate, and Christian Holtze
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to emulsions, and more particularly, to double and other multiple emulsions. Certain aspects of the present invention are generally directed to the creation of double emulsions and other multiple emulsions at a common junction of microfluidic channels. In some cases, the microfluidic channels at the common junction may have substantially the same hydrophobicity. In one set of embodiments, a device may include a common junction of six or more channels, where a first fluid flows through one channel, a second fluid flows through two channels, and a third or carrying fluid flows through two more channels, such that a double emulsion of a first droplet of the first fluid, contained in a second droplet of the second fluid, contained by the carrying fluid, flows away from the common junction through a sixth channel. Other aspects of the invention are generally directed to methods of making and using such systems, kits involving such systems, emulsions created using such systems, or the like.
Diphosphate mimetics and uses thereof
Suzanne Walker Kahne, Jiaoyang Jiang, and Michael Block Lazarus
Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formulae (I)-(V), pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. In one aspect, compounds of the present invention are useful as glycosyltransferase inhibitors, in particular, O-linked N-acetylglucosamine (O-GlcNAc) transferase (OGT) inhibitors. In another aspect, compounds of the present invention are useful as kinase inhibitors, in particular, PLK1 inhibitors, GSK3P inhibitors, or MAPKAPK2 inhibitors. The present invention further provides methods of using the inventive compounds, e.g., as biological probes to study the inhibition of OGT and/or kinase activity and as therapeutics, e.g., for the treatment of OGT-associated and/or kinase-associated conditions.
Methods and compositions for the generation and maintenance of regulatory T cells
Arlene Sharpe, Loise M. Francisco, and Vijay Kuchroo
Abstract: Methods and compositions for generating and maintaining induced regulatory T cells (iTregs) are provided. Methods and compositions for treating an autoimmune disorder, organ transplant rejection, graft versus host disease or allergic or hypersensitivity and inflammation are also provided.
Chemically operated turing machine
Juan Perez-Mercader, Marta Duenas-Diez, and Daniel Case
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a Turing machine having a reactor comprising a reactant solution comprising a reactant; a first chemical species source to provide a selected amount of a first chemical species; a second chemical species source to provide a selected amount of a second chemical species; one or more controllers coupled to control the addition of the first and second chemical species from the first and second chemical species sources responsive to an input; and a sensor positioned to sense changes in the reactant as the controller controls the first and second chemical species sources to add selected amounts of the respective first and second chemical species to the reactor. The controller receives signals corresponding to the state of the reactant and correlates the states of the reactant to a result that is computed as a function of the input.
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Long-lasting flow battery could run for more than a decade with minimum upkeep
Battery stores energy in nontoxic, noncorrosive aqueous solutions