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2020 Recap: Andy Fastow
Andy Fastow took to the stage on Day 2 of Pendulum Summit 2020. Surrounded by anticipation, the audience were eager to hear the tales of the former Enron CFO including the details of their infamous fall from grace in 2001. In a very open and honest discussion, Fastow shared the main lessons he took from this experience with the audience.
1. Admit When You're Wrong.
If you remember just one thing from this talk today. I hope this is what you remember. I believe that what I did was wrong. I believe that what I did was unethical and I take full responsibility for my actions.
I consider myself the person most responsible for Enron's failure. You will not hear anything from me today that contradicts that. You will not hear me try to blame other people to minimize what I did in any way, I am the guy responsible.
I'm sure because this is such a big crowd that there are people in this room that were adversely impacted by what happened to Enron, by my actions, and if there are people I apologize to you. I don't expect anyone to accept my apology, but you deserve to hear it and you deserve to know that I mean it.
2. Loopholes
I got both an award for CFO of the year and a prison card for doing the same deals. How's that possible? How is it possible to be CFO of the year and to go to federal prison for the same thing? Let me make it even more difficult for you and tell you that every single deal I did when I was in Enron was approved by Enron accountants and by outside Auditors and by Enron's attorneys and by Enron's outside attorneys and by the board of directors. No information was withheld.
How's that possible? How is it possible to have all those gatekeepers that were aware of all of your actions, more importantly, how is it possible that all those really smart people approve all of your actions and you're committing fraud?
If I had to sum it up in one word. This is the word I use that explains what can happen and that is: loopholes.
A loophole implies that you can technically follow the rules but that you can intentionally get around the principles of those rules right? Let me ask this question a different way. If your kids came home one night and you're sitting around the dinner table and one of your really clever children says Mom Dad, I just want to get something clear here…You've given me a bunch of rules that I have to live by but if I find a way around those rules, you're not going to punish me? You're not going to ground me if I find a loophole?
I suspect without asking you all that there'd be a rather lengthy discussion ensued about the principal and the meaning of those rules and why we have them. As you can see, there is this interesting disconnect between how we perceive what we perceive is an appropriate way to behave in business and what we expect from our own family. Why is there that disconnect?
It kind of makes sense this word loophole right? Because the advisors were there to help you conduct business. They are the ones who are the guardians of the rules and are doing just that, guarding the rules. They're only answering a very narrow specific question. Are you following the rules?
The problem is that in the real world if something goes wrong people will not ask are you following the rules? They'll ask was that behavior acceptable? Is that behavior what a reasonable person under normal circumstances would engage in? and if the answer to that question is no, then there is a problem. You're in trouble. That was my situation.
3. Could Happen to Anyone or Any Company
When looking at other companies there's no way they would intentionally break the rules? They might have made a few bad choices but what they were doing is just trying to find ways to get to the answer they want. For example: Bank of Ireland. So the bank had a little sandal about that. That's kind of interesting because if you look at what happened on the day the market found out about the comics trades, Bank Of Ireland lost over a third of its value.
The Bank Of Ireland did not intend to break any law. Do you think so? I think they were just exploiting a type of closure. What happened was the Bank of Ireland was helping companies avoid German taxes. It sounds like a worthy exercise and in most cases banks are good at helping companies avoid taxes. The people in Germany weren't really happy about that, when they heard that BOI were helping companies having made about 400 billion dollars worth of taxes avoid paying them. As a result the value of Bank Of Ireland dropped precipitously. So I know people like to think of Enron as a one-off but as can see that is not the case.
Ireland is the international headquarters for one of the most valuable companies in the world. Apple computer. Why is that? Why? Taxes! It is the Irish tax structure. It's great and it's a big part of your allure, helping companies avoid paying taxes.
The problem is one day people may wake up and think differently and there may be a populist revolt around the world. They may say who is helping those rich billionaires avoid paying taxes and they may not feel the same way about Ireland in the future.
When I was talking to a few of you last night at dinner. You all seemed really proud. We're just really smart. We created a competitive advantage and that's a good thing and I don't disagree, but I'm also not so sure you want me to agree with you either.
This is a little interesting. There's another company in the U.S called Caterpillar. It makes huge tractors, farm equipment, etc. They were recently raided by the FBI in front of congress and some of these people may be going to prison from doing the same deal that happens in Ireland.
It's a little random who gets picked and who doesn't get picked. No one believes it can happen to them right? Everyone believes that they are a good person and we are good people, I don't believe there's anyone in this room who doesn't want to do the right thing and challenges and convinces people to do the right thing. However, the challenge is convincing people they even have a decision to make in the first place.
I didn't see that I even had an ethical decision to make in following the rules.. Why should I think about it? To me rules weren't moral or immoral they were amoral, they were just a set of rules to be followed. We try to figure out ways to exploit rules all the time. Nobody thinks prison can happen to them. Everyone sees themselves as good and most people are good. People want to be a good member of the community, a good member of their church and a good member of their family, we want to do that. That's probably why you're sitting in this room, it's because you're that type of person.
5. You Must Be Able To See Through Different Lenses
Once when I was giving a talk much like this one in San Francisco I asked, Do you live in the San Francisco area? And he said yeah. You probably have a very expensive house probably worth more than 5 million bucks and he said yeah. I asked are you married with children? He said yeah I have a wife and two children and I said, that's great. I asked, why do you live here? He said I think San Francisco is the best city in the world. It is a beautiful city with a beautiful climate. The culture is great, wonderful food, it has everything, right? I replied I totally get why you would want to live here because it's a great place to live but I said here's the problem.
Every geologist, seismologists and volcanologist in the world unanimously agrees that California's more than 1,000 years overdue for a catastrophic earthquake.
All the Sciences have agreed so why have you chosen to put your family on the San Andreas fault line when you can afford to live anywhere in the world? Do you think about when the ground shakes and what you will tell yourself when the ground shakes? He replied saying I tell myself well, I have my house built higher than code so it's safer and weather reports are smarter so they'll probably give us advance warning.
I said your brain knows where you want to live so it blocks out the fact that you're living on the fault line and that at any moment it can kill you and your family. Then when the ground shakes you rationalize away your thinking by saying that my house is built pretty well.
I said I hope that earthquake never comes but if it does everyone will first rush here to help you and save as many people as they can but after the dust settles everyone's going to turn around and say what the heck were you thinking? Shame on you? Everyone told you this was going to happen all the sciences agreed and said this was going to happen and you chose to ignore? Shame on you for putting your family at risk.
We all see through different lenses and the challenge is to look through both of those lenses before the earthquake hits, before the shock happens.
6. Realise You Are Wrong
While I was in prison my family came to visit me this time. Miraculously, I'm still married. I have the best wife in the world, with all due respect to the ladies. I was literally the most difficult person in America to be married to for several years and even given that fact she still chose to keep our family together and we'll be married 35 years next month. She's the hero in this Enron story. Anyway, she came with my two sons to visit me in prison and I was sitting alone with one of my sons and he said to me Dad, I've been doing a lot of reading about you on the internet. Can I ask you some questions? I of course said sure. Go ahead.
He said well, I read the transcript from your sentencing hearing and he said it didn't make any sense to me. He said at your sentencing very few people spoke. The first guy that got up to speak was the attorney representing the Enron shareholders. This guy should have been the most angry guy in the room because shareholders lost so much money, but he got up and he asked the judge to be lenient. He said that what you did was wrong, but that it's a very common practice in business, and there's an entire industry of bankers, attorneys and accountants who do nothing except help companies find loopholes.
What you did was wrong, but he said to the judge to understand the context that this wasn't an idiosyncratic problem. It was a systemic problem.
Then the prosecutor got up, this was the US attorney that was putting me in prison and he said to the judge that the government believes that what I did was illegal, but they also believe that when I was doing it, I didn't think it was illegal.
The judge spoke for a long time. He spoke for a long time because he did something very controversial. When I plead guilty I agreed to serve 10 years in prison, but when I went to be sentenced he only sentenced me to six which surprised everyone, no one saw that coming and you can imagine given the magnitude of Enron that was a very controversial thing to do especially in Houston Texas where we were so he had to explain it and basically the explanation was there were two reasons.
Firstly, the government acted horrendously when they made up fake charges against my wife and secondly that in fact all my deals were approved and I had never withheld information so my son looks at me and says Dad I still don't get it?
You're doing what everyone else did and you got permission, you were following the rules why are you in prison? And that kind of thing makes sense for a teenage boy. What do we tell our kids when they are growing up, when they go out we tell them to get permission and follow the rules. We don't say get permission, follow the rules but if something happens which then leads to an unethical situation hire an attorney to discuss it etc. What I really thought he was asking me was do I think I should be in prison?
I told him I was pleading guilty. I told him I thought I was guilty but he was asking me do I think I should be in prison. And so this is what I said. I said Jeffrey, I could try to explain all the rules but even if I did it wouldn't matter. Let me just tell you why I believe I'm guilty and why I believe I deserve to be punished.
Let me do that using a parallel story. I said you're 15 years old and in one year you'll be driving. One night when you're driving you want to go to a party so you ask Mom if that's okay, and I'm sure she'll say yes, but she may have some rules and one of those rules will be you cannot drink alcohol. Would you agree with them?
He said yeah I said, okay, but you're going to get to that party and when you walk in the door the first thing that is going to happen is your buddy's going to offer you a beer and you're going to be a 16 year old boy and there's only one thing in the world you're going to want to do more than drink beer. So you're really going to want to drink that beer but you're saying no no no. I have one rule. I cannot drink alcohol, which is good for you.
I said what if you have a really clever friend and he reaches into his pocket and takes out a chewable tablet. He says Hey Jeffrey, this is a beer table. If you chew this tablet, it'll be exactly the same as drinking a beer except that you won't be breaking the rule because the rule is you cannot drink beer.
So do you do it? And he looks at me like I'm a complete idiot and he says of course not so why not? That wasn't the point.
I said that's why I'm going to prison that's why I deserve to be in prison. I was like that kid with the beer tablets. I was like the beer pusher in every way I could find to technically follow the rules but get around the point. So that's what I did and in doing so caused a great deal of harm to a lot of people not just in financial harm but personal harm as well. Well, what a 15 year old boy understood intuitively in his heart in those few minutes took me until I was 45 years old to understand.
For those of you who have subscribed to Pendulum Talks you can re-watch his presentation from start to finish at your convenience. Enjoy it.


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"Who's Laughing Now" é uma canção da cantora americana Ava Max, gravada para seu álbum de estreia Heaven & Hell (2020). Foi escrita por Max, Jonnali Parmenius, Linus Wiklund, Måns Wredenberg, Madison Love e Henry Walter, e produzida por Cirkut e Lotus IV. Foi lançada pela Atlantic Records como sexto single do álbum em 30 de julho de 2020.

Antecedentes
Max especulou "Who's Laughing Now" em suas contas nas redes sociais em 28 de maio de 2020, antes de anunciar oficialmente a data inicial do lançamento do single em 2 de junho de 2020, e divulgar a capa no dia seguinte. A data de lançamento foi adiada devido ao Blackout Tuesday. Ela então anunciou que a canção seria lançada em 25 de junho de 2020, mas também foi adiada indefinidamente em 17 de junho de 2020. Ela finalmente anunciou que seria lançado em 30 de julho de 2020.

Composição e letra
"Who's Laughing Now" é uma canção dance-pop. Foi escrita por Max como uma continuação de sua música de 2018 "Sweet but Psycho", como as letras descrevem uma garota incompreendida sendo gaslighted, e servem como uma analogia às próprias experiências de Max sendo rejeitadas na indústria musical. Ela resumiu a música como "basicamente dizendo a todos para se foderem".

Videoclipe
O videoclipe foi dirigido por Isaac Rentz e lançado em 30 de julho de 2020.

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Young Justice Who wants to be in OC gender bent fanfic?
Basically the title. I'm gonna gender bend all the OCs and see where my little story goes. I just need info.
Quick Summary of Past: Killed her mom and her four friends after losing control of her powers in a public park when she was six. Lived with Robin and Batman for two years after the accident with her mother. Was seperated from her younger brother at the age of three.
Weapons: kind of like Robin's utility belt.. and she controls fire. and flies. and stuff.
Connection to team: She's a member. And her bro is robin.
Fun Facts: she hides her iPod in a secret pouch on her belt for missions cuz she loves it so much, her bangs are always on the left side of her face, wears a gold locket with pics of her mom and dad, likes to watch random youtube videos in her spare time, has more than three personal enemies.
Quick Summary: after her parents died in a circus accident, she was separated from her brother and went to work with Slade for four years. Now she can't stand the thought of leaving the team, because the only place she can go is back to him.
Personality: she's like a mini batman, kinda Catwoman,(sometimes), care,mean, fun, and sometimes happy.
Relationships: Batman's biological daughter, Robin's sister.
Fun Fact: she hides a dog's cookie if needed because of Wolf.
Summary: Batman leaved her when just born then taked her again at 8 years, she watched her mom's death and lived It first hand. She wants revenge against Joker for killing her mom.
Name: Charmante Roi or just Charm.
Eye Color: Dark brown that flickers crystal blue at any given moments.
Weapon(s): Has a Smith & Wesson semi-automatic Pistol thats much heavier compared to his own handmade Glock thats used for rapidly fire while his pistol is for accuracy shots. On his forearms and throat he has a black band that when taken off it acts like C4 (explosive). Carries two blades, a swiss army knife hidden in his right combat boot and broken katanna that he sharpen to make a point. Charm keeps it in an 2-inch longer shealth that hangs sideways on his lower back, often uses this sword with his swiss knife as duel-blades. With the strength equalling Superboy, he knoes basic forms of most fighting styles however he specializes in Submissions, Brazilian jiujitsu and Muy Thai Kick-Boxing as well as Parkour/Freerunning.
Personality: A Byronic Hero (just wikipedia it), Sarcastic, cut-throat, pharp-tongued, witty, he is the king of divas showering everyone in his sass, philosophical and very, very, protecting and self-sacrificing of his family.
Relationship: With Amara or her alias Tundra.
Connection to Team: Neither foe or ally. He will not hesitant to use and/or toy with them nor help them out, it all depends on the situation and what would benefit him the most.
-Charm is a major player in the Cartel. Often is target of Black Mask or other major Drug Dealers/Transporters.
-Deathly afriad of cows and also have a love for pancakes.
-Has an adoptive 6 yr old daugther name Bonnie, who he truly and deeply love.
-Either shown wearing his gas mask with the right lens punched out (left lens is cracked) or purple aviators sunglasses.
-Show signs of PTSD and Sociopathics.
Summary: He is a soldier who fought in the Revolution War in his country, however beforehand when he was just 7 he went undergone vigorous training that did more harm then good. Causin him to have a crack in his mental stability. However, he claims to say it does not bother him when really does. He merely put up the front to comfort his Daugther and Girlfriend.
Revenge, Nightbird, Vendicta, Phoenix, and Silver Bullet are ALL out. Sorry, I don't play well with this stuff.
Personality: Smart Alec, doesnt show much emotion.
Weapons: Escrim sticks but has more hidden on her.
Personality: She can seem shifty and mysterious. keeps to herself. Protective of those she loves and fights to the death.
Fun Facts: Becca has a craving for chocolate. She will KILL for it. When on sugar, she goes nuts!!! Acts like she's high. She loves her sister Willow and is constantly invading Wally's room for random things she "needs." Hates Thunder.
Quick Summary of Past: was born a princess, taken to human world and was adopted. Grew up with robin in the circus. parents were murdered and her sister is currently trying to kill her.
Hello, I am so sorry! Normally I'll never ever cut someone from a fanfic, but this story is not in the season 2 timeline. So it would be breaking the story to have Tim in the fanfic. I am so sorry, please forgive me.
Weapon(s): She uses guns of al sorts! Manly a shotgun and pistol, but is an ace with snipers, rifles, machine guns, ect. Also uses two swords, a dagger, and keeps a combat knife hidden on her thigh. Se also can control lightning by snaping her fingers to create it, she can shoot it anywhere.... Also she can teleport ad read/control minds... If she focus' her mind hard enough she find a person's location.
Personality: She's always up for a challenge, very hard headed, and kinda a flirt, doesn't show emotions much. Blade also loves killing and beating people up! She can be sweet but sometimes fails... LOVES TEASING PEOPLE! She always ttrys to be "The Hero" and gets ticked off REALLY easily! AND is a huge smart alic!
FuN fAcTs: She hates her past and her dad, she loves putting her hair up but will wear it down, likes to spar, ect. Bleh... Oh has a black cat named Kitty.. Has no fear! Big daredevil!
Past; She saw her sister die right in front of her when she was 6. Sheleft be was found by her dad, she was punished by having him carve a "B" in her back with a knife... (she still has the scar) Her mom was murdered by her dad. She was trained to fight or die and never give up or run..
Name: Phoebe Katia Shannelle Alice Rouge!
other:mums from the UK so has a british accent.
Personality: Evil, dark, smirks at hero jokes, loves to witness other peoples pain.
Quick Summary of Past: She has been hunted from age 11, she has learned to trust no one because her father atacked her, now is a villian waiting to strike.
1. A very strong vivid photographic memory.
2. Can intemperate sounds really well.
14. Very advanced at Science.
Personality: Immature, mysterious, hard temper, caring, trustworthy, likes to think she's in command.
Fun Facts: She loves calling out jokes at any random time. She loves designing and arts. She loves hunting and tracking. She is a fastfood/sugar addict-she craves for it. She also likes doing pranks at any unsuspected moment.
Quick Summary of Past: She started her hero career at the age of 11 being a regular crime fighter and was a spy and agent at the age of 12 for a year. She found out about this team (when she just turned 13) when she came for a visit in Gotham City.
Personality: Bold, strong and also a bit shifty sometimes.
Quick Summary of Past: Her past is unknown. Some people say she just woke up from a crash landed space-ship and runned wild.


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*spoiler alert* If you haven't read book #1 yet ("Good") skip this review as it explores the continuation of the story from where it left off. I LOVED #1 (it's an edgy, risky taboo love story and you can read my review here).
<— Better was good! But… Good was better (for me) because of the forbidden and taboo nature of the initial story. Book #1 (Good) explored an intense slow-burning and then consequences-be-damned illicit love affair between a teacher and his student. But what gave it that much more *oomph* as a read, was that the author took some unexpected chances, skirting an "objectionable" line. Because while the story took place in a state where 17 was "legal"… it was barely that.
And you know me… taboo reads keep my adrenaline racing and my heart pounding with equal amounts of punishing fear and devious glee. 'Cause I have no idea what could happen (and am delighted by all of the surprises that are thrown my way). HEA? Cliffhanger? Ghastly ending? I love expecting the unexpected! And that's why I loved #1 so much. I simply couldn't put it down.
"Better" continued from where #1 left off. Angst and turmoil there was a-plenty, but in a different sense (and for me, not as much of a frenzy-inducer. I was able to put it down).
Yes, Mark lost his high school teaching job when all things were said and done. And yes, Cadence's uber-religious, super-strict family kicked her out (and physically hurt her, to boot). The bad stuff I expected to happen, did (minus jail time for Mark, due to that "legal" loophole 😉 ).
"You're not alone," he interrupted.
to kicking "plans for the future" into high gear. There was no easing into this relationship and there was no "getting used to each other" before taking that next big step.
Playing house was now, and the age difference factors in heavily. Reality has them second-guessing themselves. And each other.
I should have left her alone, he thought. She would have a relationship with her parents if I'd only left her alone. But how? How could he? He knew he was selfish. He knew he'd complicate her life. And he didn't have the power to stop himself. No, that's not entirely right. He didn't want to stop himself.
The characters in this book were consistent with their "feel" in the first book. Twenty-eight year old and gorgeous "Mark", kind of being er…. creepy in his intense desire for 17 year old, teeny-tiny cute, young looking and young-acting "Cadence". From his perspective (in "Better"), I didn't gather much rhyme or reason for his need and intent on seducing her other that her innocence called to him. Desperately.
He wanted her. He had to have her. And he did what he needed to do. Mind you, his secret past (and deep scars) factor into that a little. Or maybe a lot. I'm still matching things up in my head.
But Cadence's maturity (or lack thereof) doesn't get much better in "Better". Understandably, a 17 or 18 year old sheltered in a strict household and lacking life experiences and more… "worldly" parents, may display a more childlike innocence and react to things differently than most teens that age. And in a way, had this been a sweet "coming of age" story, or one that explored a more emotional journey and growth, from this kind of innocence, would have been endearing.
But this wasn't that kind of book. At least, not at first glance. I took it in as more of an unconventional, tumultuous love story, ridden in angsty-tantrumy-mind-gaming drama. And sometimes melodrama.
Mixing her with Mark was mostly pure angsty torture. For him… (and for me). I couldn't believe the length of time this child (yes… child) could hold a grudge. And the ferocity with which she did it. By this book, she was 18-19 but often reminded me of a spoiled, indulged, bratty, super-young teen.
At times, I adored her (for example, when she was meeting his older friends for the first time). I felt bad for her. I understood her worries, and her need to "play grown-up", and her need to experience life with people her age.
But after a certain point, I had to put the book down and take a break from her, and from the overly drawn-out "issue(s)" Cadence was rebelling against. I struggled with a large portion of the angst. I got it, at first. Once secrets were revealed, I understood her hurt. Over what she found out, and especially his reaction to her finding out. I got it.
But eventually (quickly)… I had enough.
Yet, despite my my exasperation with them both, what kept me reading was my curiosity in the outcome of all of this. I wondered what was SO wrong with Mark (or what was so special about her) that 1.) he wanted her so bad in the first place, but 2.) that he put up with it for as long as he did.
…and I just hurt for him. I just wanted him to be able to heal from whatever it was that attracted him to Cadence in the first place and find someone that would be truly good for him. It was so obvious he needed it, and I suddenly didn't know what kind of "HEA" I was hoping for, you know? Like… suddenly, the outcome I originally hoped for, was shifting. I wanted something else.
I liked the realistic approach the author took when it came to "them in the real world". The social exploration of student's reactions to her, his friend's reactions to her, her family's reaction to it as a whole. Her needs as a "new adult". His needs for a mature relationship. And I liked that. Not much rosy and sweet about this love story, and I love that it went there. But it lost a certain sense of realism at a certain point and when that happened, it lost a part of me, too.
But all in all, this is a story of "we love who we love" even when it's far from perfect. Some love stories (especially the unconventional ones) require a crash course in life and acclimation. And in those cases, we have to work a little harder, for a little longer. At times, we can't help but sabotage, and hurt. But we try. We adjust, adapt, compromise and put up with… to keep it together, all with the hope that it will be all worth it in the end. But regardless of the outcome, we can't help but grow in response. And maybe even become better for it.
But the questions is… is love enough? Well, when it comes to Mark and Cadence, you'll have to read it to find out. My lips are sealed.
P.S. There is a definite exploration of religion, God, analyzing certain bible passages etc. It got a little heavy at times, but due to Cadence's religious upbringing and devout beliefs, this was consistent to her character and her character's growth.
P.P.S. Thank you to the author for sending me a review copy!
I'm glad i read your review, I think I will go ahead and read it now (as i do want to know how it ends). But I had read some other reviews where they thought book 2 was very different to book 1 and written by two different authors. But I guess the story had to be different now that it was out in the open and exploring different issues.
I didn't notice a writing style change… a bit heavier on the religious stuff, but I found it pretty consistent with the first.
I agree with your issues. I had the same ones. I couldn't get my head around the rebelling Cadence did and the outrageousness of it. Then I questioned my judgment for liking Mark so much but how he sat back and endured it all from her.
the SECOND i am 100% sure I saw in her "your blog" its kind erotica about two 'some kind of marines/army/seal' guys that find a girl in a restaurant cupboard ??
Golly Jee!!!! For some reason this book did it for me! Maybe it's because I understood Cadence and all of her quirkiness not to mention the Christian talk/dogma! It spoke to me! I felt that Mark understood her vulnerability with being younger yet wiser. I have to admit…career wise I am around 40+, chronologically 30, emotional….most days mid 20's and sometimes the teenager and yet most of my close friends are 20+ years older than me ! I never had the boy crazy phase so I just got Cadence. The angst, the childishness, the love. We all have multiple personalities in us in some capacity and this one spoke to me! Loved the epilogue. Such a treat!
She was who she was and had the right to be that and develop/grow/learn at her own speed. Plus she was so sheltered and finally *free* to make her own decisions so I got that too.
I just struggled with the extent to which she made Mark suffer.
She'd seem to come to these big breakthroughs talking deeply with her friends (young and old) and then turn around and go right back to being angry and defiant and mean to Mark over and over again. Broke my heart for him, but you're right on another point, that he knew what she was doing/going through.
But those were my issues. Just such an age difference and a "need" difference that became hurtful for so long, that I was just… exhausted and frustrated. I suppose I wanted a more deep/emotional connection (with issues of course, considering the age difference, and social issues). Instead I feel like we went through Cadence's "terrible two's" er… I mean "teens" and Mark had to double as her parent.
I just finished reading Better and I agree with your assessment Better was good but Good was better. I can't believe what Cadence put Mark through, right royal brat, he was so patient and understanding. Also a little confused at how his "punishment" resolves the issues they had. Still it kept me reading to the end and had a nice HEA.
Also is that meant to be Mark on the cover of the book, that model is too young and clean cut. Not what I was picturing in my head. Teehee.
Hello! Just wanted to ask something, I do not know if they noticed but Mark when he mentions that he loses his wife in childbirth and then only two return home instead of three, no more mention his son and I keep the He doubts he knows what happened to his son.


Currently my teaching focuses on postgraduates, I teach Research Methods and Consultancy Management on the MBA and supervise MBA dissertation students. I supervise several research students (DBA and PhD) and am the International Partnership Team Leader for our DBA programme. I am also the academic lead for the CIM qualifications and the MA Music Entrepreneurship. I am also actively involved in programme and staff development at university level.
I joined Swansea Business School in January 2014, after having started my academic career at Swansea University in 2001. Prior to this, I have worked for several years as researcher, information/marketing officer and project manager, lastly at the Centre for Advanced Studies in Cardiff.
My first degree is a Magister (Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt), and I hold a Master's degree and a PhD (1996) from Aberystwyth University. My doctor thesis investigated marketing management practices in German and British university libraries. Previously I have also worked in the public sector and financial services. My academic work has been published in a wide range of peer reviewed journals, and has been presented at a number of international conferences.
In my free time, I enjoy the outdoors, being a Cub Scout Leader and archery.
Full membership of Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Over the years I have taught undergraduate and postgraduate modules at all levels from 4 to 8 in all areas of Marketing, Research and Quantitative Methods. This included Marketing Management, International/Global Marketing, Advertising and Promotion and Consumer Behaviour. In addition I have also taught a number of general Business Management modules such as Consultancy Management, Strategic Management and Business Models. I have supervised over 160 dissertations, mostly at postgraduate level and have supervised several research students to successful completion of their doctoral work.
The main focus of my research lies in the area of consumer behaviour. I am particularly interested in the consumption of music and new technologies. In addition, I have also been involved in several projects dealing with issues relating to servicescape, customer loyalty and pricing.
I also have a keen interest in applying new quantitative methodologies to marketing contexts. My current interests in this area focus on data visualisation, structural equation modelling and partial least square methods.
Teaching: A wide range of modules in Marketing and Business Management. I have covered all levels and class sizes from 2 to 450 students. I have extensive experience of designing, implementing and running postgraduate courses. I have also extensive experience in Academic Leadership, and have held or am holding a range of positions of responsibility at Department, School, Faculty and University level. These included five years on Senate at Swansea University and Director of Admissions and Internationalisation for the School of Management at Swansea University. Currently I am the Faculty representative for the Faculty of Business and Management on the UWTSD Validation Subcommittee and the Faculty Higher Education Assessor on the HEA University Accreditation panel.
Cockrill, Antje and Isobel Parsonage (2016), "Shocking People into Action – Does It Still Work? An Empirical Analysis of Emotional Appeals in Charity Advertising", Journal of Advertising Research, 56/4, 401-413.
Cockrill, Antje and Yang Liu (2013), "Western popular music consumption by highly involved Chinese music fans". Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 20/3, 263-271.
Cockrill, Antje (2012), "Does an iPod Make You Happy? An Exploration of the Effects of iPod Ownership on Life Satisfaction". Journal of Consumer Behaviour, 11, 406-414.
Cockrill, Antje and Mark Goode, (2012), "DVD Pirating Intentions: Angels, Devils, Chancers and Receivers", Journal of Consumer Behaviour 11, 1-10.
Cockrill, Antje (2011), "Editorial – The Future of Music Retailing", Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services 18/2, 119.
Cockrill, Antje, Margaret Sullivan and Heather Norbury (2011), "Music Consumption: Lifestyle Choice or Addiction", Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services 18/2, 160-166.
Cockrill, Antje and Mark Goode (2010), "Perceived Price Fairness and Price Decay of DVDs", Journal of Product and Brand Management 19, 376-374.
Cockrill, Antje, Mark Goode and Andrea Beetles (2009), "The Critical Roles of Perceived Risk and Trust in Determining Customer Satisfaction with Automated Banking Channels", Services Marketing Quarterly 30/2, 174 – 193.
Cockrill, Antje, Mark Goode and Daniel Emberson (2008), "Servicescape Matters – Or Does It? The Special Case of Betting Shops", Marketing Intelligence and Planning 26, 2-3. Selected for peer-reviewed Emerald Reading List Service.
Cockrill, A. (2016), "For their Own Good: Class Room Observations on the Social and Academic Integration of International and Domestic Students", Academy of Marketing Conference, Newcastle, 4-7th July.
Cockrill, A. (2016), "Do They Want It? Do They need it? An Exploration of the Social and Academic Integration of International and Domestic Students", NEXUS Conference 23-24th March.
Cockrill, A. and Neil Harris (2015), "Learner Profiles at a UK University: An Exploratory Study". Academy of Marketing Conference, Limerick, 7-9th July 2015.
Cockrill, A. and Neil Harris (2015), "Learner Profiles and Learning Strategies in a Multicultural Learning Environment". UWTSD Interdisciplinary Research Forum, 21st April 2015.
Evans, Isobel and Antje Cockrill (2014), "Does Shock Advertising Still Work? An Exploration of Emotional Advertising in Charity Appeals". EIRASS 14th Annual Conference, Bucharest, Romania, 7-10th July 2014.
Isobel Evans and Dr Antje Cockrill (2014), "Shock Advertising for Charities: Do People Give more?". Faculty of Business and Management Research Conference, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, 18th June 2014.
Warr, R., Antje Cockrill and Adrian Palmer (2013), "The Impact of Online Social Networking on Music Consumption and Identity". Academy of Marketing Conference, Cardiff, July 2013.
Yang Yang, Adrian Palmer and Antje Cockrill (2013), "The Impact of Gamification on Brand Perception". Nascent Connections, Swansea University Business School Postgraduate Research Conference. ISBN 978-0-95764-0-0.
Cockrill, Antje and Huw Owen, "Determinants of Customer Loyalty in the UK Mobile Phone Market". Academy of Marketing Conference, Southampton, 2-5th July 2012.
Cockrill, Antje and Yang Liu (2012), "Western Music Consumption in China". EIRASS Annual Conference, Vienna, 9-12th July 2012.
Cockrill, Antje and Anita Zhao (2011), "The UK as an Educational Tourist Destination: Young Chinese' Experiences of the UK". World Marketing Congress, Reims, France, 20-23rd July 2011.
Cockrill, Antje, Natalie Counsell and Peter Stokes, "The Influence of Servicescape on Counterfeit Purchasing: An Exploratory Study". World Marketing Congress, Reims, France, 20-23rd July 2011.
Cockrill, Antje, Mark Goode and Sharukh Feroz, "Changing Trends in the UK Advertising Industry". Academy of Marketing Conference, Liverpool, July 2011.
Cockrill, Antje and Margaret Sullivan, (2010), "The Impact of MP3 Players on Young People's Lives: A Consumption Study", EIRASS Annual Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, 2 – 5th July 2010.
Cockrill, Antje and Mark Goode, (2010), "Bluetooth Advertising: What is its potential as a marketing tool?, EIRASS Annual Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, 2 – 5th July 2010.
Cockrill, Antje and Mark Goode, (2010), "Actual Pricing and Perceived Price Fairness in the DVD Market", Academy of Marketing Annual Conference, Coventry, UK, 6-9th July 2010.
Cockrill, Antje, Margaret Sullivan and Heather Douglas-Norbury (2009), "Consumption or Addiction: A Cross-National Deprivation Study into iPod Use and Addiction" EIRASS Annual Conference, 6-9th July 2009, Niagara Falls, Canada.
Cockrill, Antje, Mark Goode and Peter Morgan (2009), "Data Visualization. Seeing the Big Picture with GGobi: A Complementary Approach to Multivariate Analysis in Marketing" EIRASS Annual Conference, 6-9th July 2009, Niagara Falls, Canada.
Sullivan, Margaret and Antje Cockrill (2009), "The Perception of Imagery of Compact Disc Cases and Vinyl Record Covers: A Content Analysis", EIRASS Annual Conference, 6-9th July 2009, Niagara Falls, Canada.
Cockrill, Antje (2008), "To Buy or not to Buy? Consumer Choice of Information Search Medium and Retail Channel, EIRASS Annual Conference, 13-17th July 2008, Zagreb, Croatia.
Cockrill, Antje and Mark Goode (2007), "Customers Behaving Badly (DVD Piracy): The Curse of the Digital Age", EIRASS Annual Conference, 29th June – 2nd July 2007, San Francisco, United States.
Chami-Castaldi, Elisa, Nina Reynolds, and Antje Cockrill (2006), "Respondent-defined Scale Length: A Means of Overcoming Response Style Contamination", ANZMAC 2006, 6-9 December, Brisbane, Australia.
Chami-Castaldi, Elisa, Nina Reynolds, and Antje Cockrill, (2006), "Respondent-defined Scale Length: A Means of Overcoming Response Style Contamination", Academy of Marketing Doctoral Colloquium, 3-6 July 2006, Middlesex University.
Cockrill, Antje (2004), "Exploring Privacy and Customer Trust on the Internet: Privacy Policies of UK Online Financial Service Providers", Full Proceedings of the Academy of Marketing Conference, 6-9 July, University of Gloucestershire.
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Track chair for Retail Strategy, EIRASS Annual Conference 2007.
Reviewer for the Journal of Marketing Management, the Journal of Consumer Behaviour, the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, the Journal of Brand Management, the Journal of Product and Brand Management, the Academy of Marketing Conference, the Marketing World Congress, and the Customer Relationship Colloquium.
Book reviews for FT Prentice Hall, Sage, Routledge, McGraw-Hill, Oxford University Press, Palgrave.
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September 23, 2019News Alert
EPA Rescinds California's Authority to Regulate Vehicle Tailpipe Greenhouse Gas Emissions and to Implement a Zero-Emission Vehicle Program
Beveridge & DiamondTom Richichi, Josh Van Eaton, Dan Schulson, Anthony Papetti, Grant Tolley
On September 18, 2019, President Trump announced on Twitter that his administration was "revoking California's Federal Waiver on emissions in order to produce far less expensive cars for the consumer, while at the same time making the cars substantially SAFER."
One day later, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the One National Program Rule, which finalizes two components of the proposed Safer, Affordable, Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule:
NHTSA regulations stating that the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) preempts both state action to regulate tailpipe greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and impose Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandates, which require that a certain number or percentage of vehicles sold or delivered in a state meet ZEV requirements; and
EPA's rescission of the California waiver for its GHG and ZEV programs.
California and 22 other states have already filed suit to challenge NHTSA's EPCA preemption regulations, and California is expected to file suit imminently to challenge EPA's waiver rescission.
Section 177 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) provides a mechanism for states to adopt California's vehicle standards. Thirteen so-called Section 177 states and the District of Columbia have adopted California's emissions standards, and nine of those have adopted California's ZEV regulations.
California has announced plans to continue enforcing its GHG and ZEV regulations. While it is not yet know whether the Section 177 states will do the same, the One National Program Rule almost guarantees protracted litigation and years of regulatory uncertainty.
EPA and NHTSA intend to finalize the remainder of the proposed SAFE Rule "in the near future." This will include final action on proposed rollbacks of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards and federal tailpipe GHG emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks for model years (MY) 2021 through 2026.
EPCA Preemption of State GHG and ZEV Programs
EPCA preempts state and local regulations "related to fuel economy standards or average fuel economy standards." 49 U.S.C. § 32919(a). In the One National Program Rule, NHTSA construes "related to" broadly and finds that "a State or local requirement limiting tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions from automobiles has the direct and substantial effect of regulating fuel consumption and, thus, is 'related to' fuel economy standards." Similarly, NHTSA finds that this provision preempts state ZEV programs: because "carbon dioxide emissions constitute the overwhelming majority of tailpipe carbon emissions, a State regulation of all tailpipe GHG emissions from automobiles or prohibiting all tailpipe emissions is also 'related to' fuel economy standards."
In addition, NHTSA dismisses comments arguing that its interpretation conflicts with the Supreme Court's decision in Massachusetts v. EPA, where EPA argued that it could not regulate tailpipe GHG emissions because doing so conflicts with NHTSA's role under EPCA. The Court rejected this argument, finding EPA's CAA obligation to protect public health and welfare is "wholly independent" of, and does not pose an obstacle to, NHTSA's mandate under EPCA to promote energy efficiency. Massachusetts v. EPA, 549 U.S. 497, 532 (2007). In the One National Program Rule, NHTSA disagrees with attempts to "stretch the holding" of Massachusetts and states that the Court "addressed only EPA's own statutory obligations, which have no bearing on EPCA preemption." NHTSA also dismisses as erroneously decided two district court decisions finding that EPCA does not preempt state tailpipe GHG standards.
Rescission of the California Waiver
In the One National Program Rule, EPA determines that it has the authority to withdraw a waiver under CAA Section 209(b) in appropriate circumstances – even though it has never sought to do so previously – and announces its withdrawal of the January 2013 waiver for California's GHG and ZEV standards.
CAA Section 209(b) provides that EPA "shall" grant California a waiver unless: "(A) [California's] determination [that its standards in the aggregate will be at least as protective] is arbitrary and capricious, (B) [California] does not need such State standards to meet compelling and extraordinary conditions, or (C) such State standards and accompanying enforcement procedures are not consistent with section [202(a)]." (emphasis added). Courts have generally interpreted this provision to place the burden on EPA to prove that California fails to meet one of these conditions.
EPA finds that California does not need its GHG and ZEV standards to meet compelling and extraordinary conditions because:
Those standards address environmental problems that are not particular or unique to California.
The environmental problems at issue are not caused by emissions or other factors particular or unique to California.
The standards will not provide any remedy particular or unique to California.
The California waiver authority only exists because California has uniquely difficult problems with ozone-forming pollutants.
The California waiver authority does not exist to allow California to address national and global issues such as climate change.
Notwithstanding the waiver rescission, California Air Resources Board (CARB) officials say they will continue to enforce the state's GHG and ZEV standards while they challenge the One National Program Rule. During a September 19, 2019 board meeting, CARB's chief counsel affirmed the agency's position that "our standards are still in effect," and went on to warn that CARB "can enforce against all of the car companies in future years."
The One National Program Rule comes shortly after CARB also negotiated an agreement-in-principle with four major automakers to provide an alternative approach to reducing GHG emissions and improving fleet fuel economy. Under the agreement, Ford, Honda, BMW of North America, and Volkswagen Group of America have committed to reducing their vehicles' average emissions by 3.7% year over year through MY 2026, ultimately reaching an adjusted equivalent of roughly 51 mpg. By comparison, the SAFE Rule proposal would freeze the standard at 36.9 mpg for MYs 2020 through 2026. The future of the agreement-in-principle – and whether additional automakers will join – remains uncertain (the Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into whether the agreement violates antitrust law).
Automakers who elect to disregard the California GHG and ZEV standards risk CARB enforcement action and costly disruption of vehicle development and production should there be a change in administration or should litigation ultimately invalidate the rule. Moreover, the timeline for EPA's finalization of the rest of the SAFE Rule – including the rollback of CAFE and federal tailpipe emission standards – remains unclear. This rollback will also inevitably spark years of litigation and leave automakers looking down a long road of regulatory uncertainty.
Beveridge & Diamond's Mobile Source Emissions group has experience in all aspects of mobile source emissions regulation. For over two decades, the firm has engaged in a host of matters involving rulemakings, regulatory interpretation, compliance, enforcement, litigation, and advocacy with respect to automobiles and light-duty vehicles (gasoline, diesel, and electric), heavy-duty vehicles, non-road engines and equipment/vehicles, and commercial aircraft and marine engines.
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Michael Franck est un poète allemand de chants religieux et compositeur, né à Schleusingen, en électorat de Saxe, le  et décédé à Cobourg, en duché de Saxe-Gotha, le .

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Michael Franck est le fils d'un marchand qui, en 1622 sur son lit de mort, décide que, compte tenu du peu de moyens de la famille, seuls l'aîné des cinq fils, Sebastian, et le benjamin, Peter, feraient des études. Il devient donc boulanger en 1625 mais acquiert néanmoins le droit d'enseigner dans une école de Schleusingen. Après plusieurs déconvenues financières, il doit partir en 1640 et s'installe à Cobourg avec femme et enfant. À temps perdu et le dimanche, il écrit et compose des chants religieux et devient professeur à l'école de la ville en 1644. Le poète Johann Rist, en qualité de Hofpfalzgraf de Ferdinand III, l'honora de l'affiliation à son Elbischer Schwanenorden en 1659.

Son fameux hymne Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig ist der Menschen Leben! ("Comment la vie des hommes est fugitive et éphémère") a été repris par Johann Sebastian Bach dans sa cantate BWV 26 et dans son Orgelbüchlein (BWV 644). Georg Philipp Telemann a, lui aussi, utilisé certains de ses textes.

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Poète allemand du XVIIe siècle
Écrivain protestant
Naissance en mars 1609
Naissance à Schleusingen
Naissance dans l'électorat de Saxe
Décès en septembre 1667
Décès à Cobourg
Décès à 58 ans


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Pixar's RenderMan supports multithreaded rendering. Within a single prman invocation, multiple threads will process the image simultaneously. If there are multiple processing units available this will usually result in a faster time to completion for a given set of input data. The primary advantage of multithreaded rendering over multi-process rendering (which is the method employed by netrender) is a smaller memory footprint and reduced shading computation. When multi-processing, each process will consume nearly the same amount of memory per frame as a single process would. With multithreading, the total memory footprint will be significantly lower.
This is useful if one wants to override the default behavior, which queries the system for the number of processing units available. If the nprocessors setting is found, it will use that setting instead of querying the system.
prman in multithreaded mode should almost always result in faster render times than prman in single-threaded mode. The amount of speed up is highly scene dependent, as different scenes involve varying usages of resources that must be shared between processing units (RAM and disk). As a general rule of thumb, the scalability of multithreaded rendering improves with more complicated scenes, which is fortunate since it is exactly those kinds of scenes that most need the improved performance.
When using prman in multithreaded mode, one has to reconcile real-time (also know as elapsed-time) statistics with the user-time statistics. When multithreading, user-time will be the total amount of processor time utilized by all processing units on the system. This will normally be more than real-time because multiple processing units will be active simultaneously.
In multithreaded mode prman should use less memory per scene than multi-processing mode. However, some of the rendering subsystems will utilize more memory in multithreaded mode than single-threaded mode to maintain performance. One subsystem that will utilize more memory is texturing (both 2D and 3D). The texturing system will create texture caches per processing unit that will consume slightly more memory than an invocation of prman that utilizes only a single processor. Likewise, ray tracing will create a geometry cache per processor and will consume slightly more memory in multithreaded mode than in single-threaded mode. Finally, hiding can occur simultaneously in multiple buckets, which will lead to increased visible point memory footprint; this is noticeable especially for scenes with high depth complexity.
There are several options that can be used to control the performance of multithreaded prman. The first option, of course, is -t:n, where the user can specify n processing units to be used. Performance should increase with the number of processing units utilized. Specifying more processing units than are physically available on the system (often called overscheduling) will most likely result in a slower render time.
This is an advanced Ri option; it currently accepts an integer between 1 and 32, with the number of processing units on the executing host being the default.
As in the single-threaded case, the renderer bucket size controls the trade off between speed efficiency and memory usage. Increasing the bucket size will generally result in a faster, more efficient render, at the cost of increasing memory utilization. Decreasing the bucket size will decrease the efficiency but also decrease the memory footprint. In the multithreaded case, this is still true, and in fact, the effects are magnified. Increasing the bucket size will decrease the likelihood of contention between threads for shared resources (increasing speed and efficiency), while at the same time increasing the amount of memory used. In particular, note that the amount of visible point memory is directly proportional to the bucket size times the number of threads. This is an issue for scenes with high depth complexity. For multithread rendering, we recommend the same basic guidelines as for single-thread rendering: leave the bucketsize limit at the default setting unless memory consumption becomes an issue, at which point bucketsize should be decreased gradually until memory consumption becomes acceptable.
If a smaller cache per thread is required, it can be specified with this option, but this will significantly impact the speed of ray tracing in a multithreaded render.
If a scene employs shaders that use old-style RSL plugins, those should be ported to the new format. Old-style RSL plugins will cause the multithreaded render to lock. This only allows the execution of one old-style RSL plugin to occur at a time, which can significantly impact the effectiveness of the multithreaded renderer.
When writing RSL plugins or procedural plugins, care should be take to limit the number and the scope of any locks used to protect global data from simultaneous access. Plugins should try to avoid using global data, because each lock can significantly reduce the performance of the multithreaded renderer.
For more information on re-entrant procedurals, please see the Attributes reference documentation.
Additionally, plugins should avoid spawning their own threads. This can lead to detrimental over-subscription and make render farm management difficult. If it is required, then calls back to the renderer should only be done from the original renderer-spawned thread. In order to minimize lock use the renderer employs thread local data keyed to the specific threads it spawns. Executing renderer calls from other threads that do not have this data may lead to errors and crashes.
For example, if a procedural hair generation plugin were to be called from prman thread P, and blocked P while running only 1 thread W from its own managed thread pool, this would not cause over-subscription. However, that thread should only perform operations on data local to the plugin. If the worker thread were to call back into the renderer to read a brickmap via the Bkm API or render a brickmap using an RiGeometry call, that file access from a foreign thread would corrupt the renderer's careful accounting and recycling of file descriptors. This can lead to a hard-to-diagnose crash when opening other types of files much later in the render. If that same plugin is reentrant and instead tries running 5 worker threads in a -t:n multithreaded run, it could lead to n*5 threads tasks trying to run at the same time. This could lead to heavy task over-subscription of computation or I/O resources, ultimately slowing down renders.


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The most common complaint regarding the MGS series is the lengthy cutscenes, especially in MGS4 where cut scenes take up more time than the actual gameplay. Kojima and the MGS team are well aware of this and Kojima himself assured the community with this comment, "I'm sure you're worried about if the cutscenes are as long as Metal Gear Solid 4," Kojima said during an E3 roundtable. "Since this time around we're using an open world environment," Metal Gear Solid V will have "less cutscenes [than before]." Since the player will be able to explore the open world there would be let cut scenes to take over. Kojima also said, "If you think of Metal Gear Solids 1-4 as movies," Kojima continued, "[The Phantom Pain] is going to be like a TV series with episodes." Each episode breaks down into a non-linear missions with that eventually "come together to complete the story we have designed." Ground Zeroes perhaps best represents this idea. "Phantom Pain is the big game, and included in that is the prologue, Ground Zeroes," Kojima said. I think this "tv series" and open world environment will be the biggest game changers to the MGS series, and for the best, I think thats what held the series back from perfection and I think we can all expect something amazing out of this final MGS game.


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Are You Considering Dental Implants to Replace Lost Teeth?
May 3, 2017 By sldid Comments are Off dens in dente, dental bridges, dental heath care, dental implants, dentures, replace lost tooth
If you are dealing with a lost tooth, you are far from alone. According to a report on oral health and dental care in Australia released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the average Australian age 15 and over was missing 5 teeth. Of course, those figures increase with age. Those in the 15-24 age group were missing 2 teeth on average, while those in the 65 and over age group averaged almost 12 per person.
While dentures and dental bridges were the only options available at one time, dental implants now offer an alternative solution. What are dental implants? What are some of the benefits of this method of dental restoration? Let's consider these questions.
Dental implants involve posts (made from titanium and other metals) that are attached to the jawbone. Replacement teeth can then be crafted and mounted to the implant with a screw. Thus, implants don't have the tendency to shift around in the mouth like dentures do. Because of this, many patients find that implants are easier to chew with and may help a person to speak more naturally. Also, since implants are connected directly to the jaw, the surrounding teeth don't have to be ground down to attach a dental bridge. This helps to preserve the teeth surrounding the lost tooth. With proper care, implants may last 10 to 20 years.
What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
The magazine HealthAfter50 commented on the benefits of dental implants, some of which we have already touched on. Additional benefits include the fact that implants both look and function more like real teeth than other replacement options. They do not create the clicking sound that dentures do, and are easier to speak and eat with. Plus, since implants are actually attached to the bone, the additional bone loss that usually follows a missing tooth may be avoided.
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Birth story by Luna Woolcott. Birth Photography by Zandra Warland Photography, Byron Bay, Australia.
I had birthed before with lots of plans, expectations, visualisations and things turned out completely different than what I had in mind. This time I did things differently. No expectations, just acceptance of whatever might come.
A few days after my due date, and after a week of cramping, I felt something that was like a contraction (or waves like I will call them from now on) at 4am. The waves kept coming every 10 – 15 minutes. I texted my midwife and she recommended I continued with my normal activities. I got ready and headed into Byron Bay where I usually walked my 2 year old and black poodle every day. I parked my car at the same spot and walked like always but the waves kept coming closer, about 7 minutes apart.
Surprisingly, this day out of all the others, my husband and I kept meeting with many friends. I felt at the start that I had to act as if nothing was going on while I timed my waves. It was pretty hilarious then telling them what was going on so they didn't think I was being rude by looking away at my phone!
I got checked by the midwife that morning and was 3cm [dilated]. I went home, made a big batch of red raspberry tea and tried to rest. I zoned out of the world and into my body. After 30 minutes of trying to rest, listening to birthing affirmations, I decided to put on one of my favourite childhood movie (Hocus Pocus, please don't judge, haha!) and just watched it.
I kept track of my waves, timing them, while I sat on the birthing/gym ball. I bounced, swayed, and rested over it. I was alone, in my world, in the dark. Everything seemed quiet, even though the voices in the movie kept me company. I hadn't seen my daughter or husband in a while. He would come in to fill up my water bottle, give me more tea, and say he was there if I needed anything. I felt my waves getting stronger but they didn't come closer than 5 to 6 minutes.
At one stage I felt sick, nauseous, I probably even spewed… and I remembered I felt that way in the transition of my first born. I thought to myself I couldn't be that far ahead even though the night had crept quickly. I had no notion of time at this phase. I called the midwife saying my waves were not any closer even though they felt stronger. I just wanted to rest. A few minutes later I felt a pressure, a natural urge to push.


Remember how awesome this band was? By all indications, they continue to be, well, pretty awesome. Last month, New York City dance-punk outfit The Rapture announced the Sept. 6 release of In the Grace of Your Love, their first studio album since 2006's Pieces of the People We Love, via DFA. Now, they've graced In the Grace with a cover (left), and the rest of us with a tour that includes a stop at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on Aug. 20.
Check out those new dates, along with an uneventful DIY video of the album's lead single, "How Deep Is Your Love?" at the band's website.
The track itself employs the classic James Murphy one-piece-at-a-time construction: first the piano riff, then four-to-the-floor bass, Luke Jenner's quavering vocal, and finally, buzzy synths, hand claps, tambourine and cowbell.
There's no irony here, none of the Gang of Four punk that these guys were doing better than everyone else in 2003: just an eminently danceable house groove, made epic over six minutes of build-and-release.
The band has not yet listed the MHoW date on their tour, and tickets are not yet on sale. But it's a good bet, if recent DFA one-offs are any indication, that they will be snapped up, and quickly.


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MPP Laura Mae Lindo steps away from provincial politics
By The Caribbean Camera Inc. on January 30, 2023 Black Lives Matter, Canada, Canadian, Community, Education, Headlines, Health and Nutrition, Law, News, Ontario, Politics, Toronto, Women
Sites being single parent at Queen's Park, travel and family Lindo says she did not make the decision lightly and there were a couple of reasons behind it, one of which was wanting and needing to be home with her family. The NDP member of the Ontario Legislature says the death of her father in […]
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Former Senate President Christine Kangaloo has been elected President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. She received 48 votes while opposing candidate Israel Rajah Khan received 22, when a full complement of the Electoral College convened last Friday in Parliament. There were three spoiled ballots. (The Electoral College comprises all members of the House […]
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Editorial Increasing police budget is a missed opportunity Last Monday when the Toronto Police Service Board met to discuss the 2023 budget, the seven rookie councillors released a statement that cut to the core, echoing what many of the groups said in their presentations. The release lamented city government prioritizing law enforcement rather than addressing […]
Sponsor found eligible to file spousal sponsorship
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By Sukhram Ramkissoon Canadian immigration law allows a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant to sponsor a spouse so long as the sponsor meets certain requirements. For the purposes of this article, I will discuss a common ground of refusal that some sponsors encounter during their sponsorship application. For example, if a sponsor is not free […]
Ford creeping privatization of our medicare must be stopped in its tracks
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In 1995, Ontario Minister of Education John Snobelen proudly stated that by creating a crisis and bankrupting the system he would have an unimpeded path to reforming the province's education system. He did just that by cutting $2 billion from the education budget. Snobelen under Mike Harris' premiership, succeeded in his plan, and the Ontario […]
New Peru President Boluarte faces genocide inquiry
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Peru's top prosecutor has launched an inquiry into President Dina Boluarte and key ministers over weeks of clashes that have left dozens of people dead. The officials are being investigated on charges of "genocide, qualified homicide and serious injuries". Violence erupted after ex-President Pedro Castillo was arrested in December for trying to dissolve Congress. On […]
Premier Ford's Greenbelt caper
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Former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty, who seemed to have taken the vow of silence when it comes to commenting on political matters, must be tempted to speak out on Premier Ford's plans to build houses on the Greenbelt. It was McGuinty, then premier in 2005, who passed a law to protect 800,000 hectares of what […]
Police want officers back in London schools
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Black community disagrees London's police union says it's time to bring back a program that places police officers in schools, but a parent and activist argues the move would be step back for London's Black community. The London Police Association has posted an online petition arguing that the student resource officer (SRO) program should be reinstated. […]
Free Black Community Health check-up hosted by the Toronto Black Scientists
By The Caribbean Camera Inc. on January 13, 2023 Black Lives Matter, Canada, Canadian, Community, Education, Health and Nutrition, Law, News, Ontario, Toronto
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed some alarming statistics for the Black community in terms of health and wellness. In an effort to strengthen members of the Black community's health, the Black Scientists' Task Force (BSTF) will hold a Black Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, January 21st at Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas Street East Toronto, from […]
Former governor general Michaelle Jean joins call for international help for Haiti
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OTTAWA — Former governor general Michaelle Jean was among dozens of high-profile signatories to an open letter issued last week calling for international help for Haiti. The letter in French, with the title "Taken hostage, Haiti is dying" argues that Haiti needs help to avoid becoming a failed state. The signatories include Senegalese President Macky […]


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US actor Robin Williams found dead
Tue Aug 12, 2014 08:40 AM Last update on: Sun Mar 8, 2015 01:53 AM
US actor Robin Williams poses during a photocall to present his new movie "The Final Cut" as part of the festival competition at the 54th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin in this file picture taken February 11, 2004. Oscar-winning actor and comedian Williams was found dead on Monday from an apparent suicide at his home in Northern California, Marin County Sheriff's Office said. He was 63. Photo: Reuters
US actor Robin Williams has been found dead, aged 63, in an apparent suicide, California police say.
Marin County Police said he was pronounced dead at his home shortly after officials responded to an emergency call around noon local time.
Williams was famous for films such as Good Morning Vietnam and Dead Poets Society and won an Oscar for his role in Good Will Hunting.
VIDEO: Oscar-winner Robin Williams, whose free-form comedy and impressions dazzled audiences, has died: http://t.co/A0xZLWkVEw
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 12, 2014
In the past he had talked, and even joked, about his struggles with alcohol and drugs.
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— Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) August 12, 2014
Williams had recently returned to a rehabilitation centre to "fine-tune" his sobriety, the Los Angeles Times reported in July.
"At this time, the Sheriff's Office Coroner Division suspects the death to be a suicide due to asphyxia, but a comprehensive investigation must be completed before a final determination is made," police said in a statement.
In a statement, Williams' wife, Susan Schneider, said she was "utterly heartbroken".
Robin Williams' most distinctive roles: http://t.co/OA1H6gbh9K
"On behalf of Robin's family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin's death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions."
Williams had three children from previous marriages.
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Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1951, Williams joined the drama club in high school and was accepted into Juilliard School in New York, the prestigious American academy for the arts.
There, he was encouraged by a teacher to pursue comedy.
The actor was first known for his zany portrayal of an alien in the 1970s TV show Mork and Mindy.
He was a regular stand-up comedian while continuing to act in such films as Good Morning Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, Doubtfire and as the voice of the genie in Aladdin.
While many of his roles were in comedies, Williams won the Oscar in 1998 for best supporting actor as a therapist in Good Will Hunting.
President Barack Obama offered condolences to his family and said: "Williams arrived in our lives as an alien - but he ended up touching every element of the human spirit.
"He made us laugh. He made us cry. He gave his immeasurable talent freely and generously to those who needed it most - from our troops stationed abroad to the marginalised on our own streets."
Fellow comedian Steve Martin tweeted he "could not be more stunned by the loss of Robin Williams, mensch, great talent, acting partner, genuine soul."
Martin and Williams appeared on stage together during an 1988 Broadway revival of Waiting for Godot.
Comedian and talk show host Ellen de Generes tweeted: "I can't believe the news about Robin Williams. He gave so much to so many people. I'm heartbroken.
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