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https://read.qxmd.com/read/32723786/diagnostic-utility-of-genetic-testing-in-patients-undergoing-renal-biopsy
Diagnostic utility of genetic testing in patients undergoing renal biopsy.
Katherine A Benson, Susan L Murray, Ross Doyle, Brendan Doyle, Anthony M Dorman, Denise Sadlier, Eoin Brennan, Margaret Large, Gianpiero L Cavalleri, Catherine Godson, Peter J Conlon
High-throughput DNA testing is becoming established as a standard diagnostic test in the renal clinic. Previously published studies on cohorts of patients with unexplained chronic kidney disease of a suspected genetic aetiology have suggested a diagnostic yield for genomic sequencing of up to 18%. Here we determine the yield of targeted gene panel in a clinically unscreened cohort of patients referred for percutaneous native renal biopsy. Patients who underwent renal biopsy for investigation of chronic kidney disease were sequenced using a genomic sequencing panel covering 227 genes in which variation is known to be associated with monogenic chronic kidney disease (CKD)...
October 2020: Cold Spring Harbor Molecular Case Studies
https://read.qxmd.com/read/32826208/deciphering-congenital-anomalies-for-the-next-generation
Deciphering congenital anomalies for the next generation.
Monica H Wojcik, Pankaj B Agrawal
Congenital anomalies, or structural birth defects, are common in the population, with 2-3% of infants estimated to have at least one major congenital malformation and countless others with minor malformations of lesser cosmetic or medical importance. As congenital malformations are major drivers of morbidity and mortality, representing the leading cause of infant mortality in the United States, there is substantial interest in understanding the underlying etiologies - particularly if modifiable causes may be identified or pre- or postnatal treatments can be offered...
August 21, 2020: Cold Spring Harbor Molecular Case Studies
https://read.qxmd.com/read/32843432/successful-braf-mek-inhibition-in-a-patient-with-braf-v600e-mutated-extrapancreatic-acinar-cell-carcinoma
Successful BRAF/MEK inhibition in a patient with BRAF V600E -mutated extrapancreatic acinar cell carcinoma.
Elena Busch, Simon Kreutzfeldt, Abbas Agaimy, Gunhild Mechtersheimer, Peter Horak, Benedikt Brors, Barbara Hutter, Martina Fröhlich, Sebastian Uhrig, Philipp Mayer, Evelin Schröck, Albrecht Stenzinger, Hanno Glimm, Dirk Jäger, Christoph Springfeld, Stefan Fröhling, Stefanie Zschäbitz
Pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma (PAC) is a rare disease with a poor prognosis. Treatment options for metastatic PAC are limited and often follow chemotherapeutic regimens for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Although recurrent genomic alterations, such as BRAF fusions and defects in genes involved in homologous recombination DNA repair, have been described in PAC, data on the clinical efficacy of molecularly guided, targeted treatment are scarce. Here we describe the case of a 27-yr-old patient with BRAF V600E -mutated PAC who was successfully treated with a combination of BRAF and MEK inhibitors...
August 2020: Cold Spring Harbor Molecular Case Studies
https://read.qxmd.com/read/32843431/clinical-utility-of-ultra-rapid-whole-genome-sequencing-in-an-infant-with-atypical-presentation-of-wt1-associated-nephrotic-syndrome-type-4
Clinical utility of ultra-rapid whole-genome sequencing in an infant with atypical presentation of WT1 -associated nephrotic syndrome type 4.
Erica Sanford, Terence Wong, Katarzyna A Ellsworth, Elizabeth Ingulli, Stephen F Kingsmore
Relatively little is known about phenotypic variability in nonsyndromic nephropathy associated with the gene encoding the WT1 transcription factor. We report a 12-mo-old female who presented with vomiting, diarrhea, and fatigue in the setting of renal failure and malignant hypertension. Trio ultra-rapid whole-genome sequencing identified a novel, likely pathogenic, de novo missense variant (c.485T > A, p.Val162Asp) in WT1 in 46 h, consistent with a diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome type 4 (NPHS4; OMIM 256370)...
https://read.qxmd.com/read/32843430/functional-genomic-analysis-identifies-drug-targetable-pathways-in-invasive-and-metastatic-cutaneous-squamous-cell-carcinoma
Functional genomic analysis identifies drug targetable pathways in invasive and metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
Ashley N Anderson, Danielle McClanahan, James Jacobs, Sophia Jeng, Myles Vigoda, Aurora S Blucher, Christina Zheng, Yeon Jung Yoo, Carolyn Hale, Xiaoming Ouyang, Daniel Clayburgh, Peter Andersen, Jeffrey W Tyner, Anna Bar, Olivia M Lucero, Justin J Leitenberger, Shannon K McWeeney, Molly Kulesz-Martin
Although cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is treatable in the majority of cases, deadly invasive and metastatic cases do occur. To date there are neither reliable predictive biomarkers of disease progression nor FDA-approved targeted therapies as standard of care. To address these issues, we screened patient-derived primary cultured cells from invasive/metastatic cSCC with 107 small-molecule inhibitors. In-house bioinformatics tools were used to cross-analyze drug responses and DNA mutations in tumors detected by whole-exome sequencing (WES)...
https://read.qxmd.com/read/32843429/parkes-weber-syndrome-associated-with-two-somatic-pathogenic-variants-in-rasa1
Parkes Weber syndrome associated with two somatic pathogenic variants in RASA1 .
Josue A Flores Daboub, Johanes Fred Grimmer, Alice Frigerio, Whitney Wooderchak-Donahue, Ryan Arnold, Jeff Szymanski, Nicola Longo, Pinar Bayrak-Toydemir
Parkes Weber syndrome is associated with autosomal dominant inheritance, caused by germline heterozygous inactivating changes in the RASA1 gene, characterized by multiple micro arteriovenous fistulas and segmental overgrowth of soft tissue and skeletal components. The focal nature and variable expressivity associated with this disease has led to the hypothesis that somatic "second hit" inactivating changes in RASA1 are necessary for disease development. We report a 2-yr-old male with extensive capillary malformation and segmental overgrowth of his lower left extremity...
https://read.qxmd.com/read/32843428/a-novel-missense-variant-and-multiexon-deletion-causing-a-delayed-presentation-of-xeroderma-pigmentosum-group-c
A novel missense variant and multiexon deletion causing a delayed presentation of xeroderma pigmentosum, group C.
Erica L Macke, Joel A Morales-Rosado, Aditi Gupta, Christopher T Schmitz, Teresa Kruisselbrink, Brendan Lanpher, Eric W Klee
Pathogenic variants in the XPC complex subunit, DNA damage recognition, and repair factor ( XPC ) are the cause of xeroderma pigmentosum, group C (MIM: 278720). Xeroderma pigmentosum is an inherited condition characterized by hypersensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) irradiation and increased risk of skin cancer due to a defect in nucleotide excision repair (NER). Here we describe an individual with a novel missense variant and deletion of exons 14-15 in XPC presenting with a history of recurrent melanomas. The proband is a 39-yr-old female evaluated through the Mayo Clinic Department of Clinical Genomics...
https://read.qxmd.com/read/32843427/reciprocal-skeletal-phenotypes-of-prc2-related-overgrowth-and-rubinstein-taybi-syndromes-potential-role-of-h3k27-modifications
Reciprocal skeletal phenotypes of PRC2-related overgrowth and Rubinstein-Taybi syndromes: potential role of H3K27 modifications.
Daniel Gamu, William T Gibson
Within histone H3, lysine 27 (H3K27) is one of the residues that functions as a molecular switch, by virtue of being subject to mutually exclusive post-translational modifications that have reciprocal effects on gene expression. Whereas acetylation of H3K27 is associated with transcriptional activation, methylation at this residue causes transcriptional silencing; these two modifications are mutually exclusive. Establishment of these epigenetic marks is important in defining cellular identity and for maintaining normal cell function, as evidenced by rare genetic disorders of epigenetic writers involved in H3K27 post-translational modification...
https://read.qxmd.com/read/32843426/dual-inhibition-of-braf-and-mtor-in-braf-v600e-mutant-pediatric-adolescent-and-young-adult-brain-tumors
Dual inhibition of BRAF and mTOR in BRAF V600E -mutant pediatric, adolescent, and young adult brain tumors.
Shiraj Sen, Ryuma Tanaka, Soumen Khatua, Wafik Zaky, Filip Janku, Marta Penas-Prado, Shiao-Pei Weathers, Amini Behrang, Jason Roszik, Vivek Subbiah
Although BRAF inhibition has demonstrated activity in BRAF V600 -mutated brain tumors, ultimately these cancers grow resistant to BRAF inhibitor monotherapy. Parallel activation of the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase-mammalian target of rapamycin pathway has been implicated as a mechanism of primary and secondary resistance to BRAF inhibition. Moreover, it has been shown specifically that mTOR signaling activation occurs in BRAF-mutant brain tumors. We therefore conducted phase 1 trials combining vemurafenib with everolimus, enrolling five pediatric and young adults with BRAF V600 -mutated brain tumors...
https://read.qxmd.com/read/32843425/failure-of-tofacitinib-to-achieve-an-objective-response-in-a-ddx3x-mllt10-t-lymphoblastic-leukemia-with-activating-jak3-mutations
Failure of tofacitinib to achieve an objective response in a DDX3X-MLLT10 T-lymphoblastic leukemia with activating JAK3 mutations.
Jonathan Wong, Meaghan Wall, Gregory Philip Corboy, Nadine Taubenheim, Gareth Peter Gregory, Stephen Opat, Jake Shortt
T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma/T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-LBL/T ALL) is an aggressive hematological malignancy arising from malignant transformation of T-cell progenitors with poor prognosis in adult patients. Outcomes are particularly dismal in the relapsed/refractory setting, and therapeutic options are limited in this context. Genomic profiling has shown frequent aberrations in the JAK-STAT pathway, including recurrent mutations in JAK3 (15%-20% of T-ALL cases), suggesting that JAK kinase inhibition may be a promising therapeutic approach...
https://read.qxmd.com/read/32699065/trim28-congenital-predisposition-to-wilms-tumor-novel-mutations-and-presentation-in-a-sibling-pair
TRIM28 congenital predisposition to Wilms Tumor: Novel mutations and presentation in a sibling pair.
Colin E Moore, Hector Monforte, Jamie K Teer, Yonghong Zhang, Sean Yoder, Andrew S Brohl, Damon Reed
Wilms tumor is the most common renal malignancy in children. In addition to staging, molecular risk stratification is being increasingly employed such as LOH in chromosomes 1 and 16. While genetic predisposition syndromes have been well characterized in some Wilms tumors, recent sequencing and biology efforts are expanding the classification of this malignancy. Here we present a case of siblings with remarkably similar presentations of bilateral Wilms tumor near 12 months of age. Thorough exam after the younger sibling was diagnosed did not reveal any signs to suggest one of the known Wilms predisposition syndromes...
July 22, 2020: Cold Spring Harbor Molecular Case Studies
https://read.qxmd.com/read/32669268/an-n-terminal-braf-deletion-accounting-for-acquired-resistance-to-raf-egfr-inhibition-in-colorectal-cancer
An N-terminal BRAF deletion accounting for acquired resistance to RAF/EGFR inhibition in colorectal cancer.
Jack K Tung, Nastaran Neishaboori, Sigurdis Haraldsdottir, Carlos J Suarez
Although combination therapy with RAF and EGFR inhibitors have improved the survival outcomes of patients with BRAF-mutated colorectal cancer (CRC), acquired resistance invariably develops. The mechanisms of acquired resistance to RAF inhibitors have been largely attributed to activating Ras mutations, MAP2K mutations, and amplifications in BRAF, Ras, and EGFR. In this report, we describe a patient with BRAF-mutated CRC who acquired a N-terminal BRAF deletion involving the Ras-binding domain (RBD) after treatment with RAF/EGFR inhibitor therapy...
https://read.qxmd.com/read/32660967/slc6a1-g443d-associated-with-developmental-delay-and-epilepsy
SLC6A1 G443D associated with developmental delay and epilepsy.
Seth Devries, Monica Mulder, Jacob G Charron, Jeremy W Prokop, Paul R Mark
SLC6A1 is associated with an autosomal dominant early-onset seizure and epileptic encephalopathy associated with intellectual disability. We present a two-year-old girl with developmental delay and epilepsy, using a new computational filtering impact score to show the patients' variant ranks with other pathogenic variants. Genomic studies within the patient revealed a G443D variant of uncertain significance. Structural and evolutionary assessments establish this variant as a loss-of-function to the protein...
https://read.qxmd.com/read/32554798/a-germline-palb2-pathogenic-variant-identified-in-a-pediatric-high-grade-glioma
A Germline PALB2 Pathogenic Variant identified in a Pediatric High Grade Glioma.
Yiming Zhong, Jeffery Schubert, Jinhua Wu, Feng Xu, Fumin Lin, Kajia Cao, Kristin Zelley, Minjie Luo, Jessica Foster, Kristina A Cole, Suzanne Macfarland, Adam C Resnick, Phillip B Storm, Marilyn M Li
PALB2 (partner and localizer of BRCA2) gene encodes a protein that co-localizes with BRCA2 in nuclear foci and likely permits the stable intra-nuclear localization and accumulation of BRCA2. PALB2 plays a critical role in maintaining genome integrity through its role in the Fanconi anemia and homologous recombination DNA repair pathways. It has a known loss of function disease mechanism. Biallelic PALB2 pathogenic variants have been described in autosomal recessive Fanconi Anemia. Heterozygous pathogenic variants in PALB2 are associated with increased risk for female and male breast cancer and pancreatic cancer (1-3)...
June 18, 2020: Cold Spring Harbor Molecular Case Studies
https://read.qxmd.com/read/32532884/pediatric-genetics-rare-is-common
Pediatric genetics: rare is common.
Chris Gunter, Wendy K Chung
June 2020: Cold Spring Harbor Molecular Case Studies
https://read.qxmd.com/read/32532883/precise-breakpoint-detection-in-a-patient-with-9p-syndrome
Precise breakpoint detection in a patient with 9p- syndrome.
Jeffrey Ng, Eleanor Sams, Dustin Baldridge, Milinn Kremitzki, Daniel J Wegner, Tina Lindsay, Robert Fulton, F Sessions Cole, Tychele N Turner
We present a case of 9p- syndrome with a complex chromosomal event originally characterized by the classical karyotype approach as 46,XX,der(9)t(9;13)(p23;q13). We used advanced technologies (Bionano Genomics genome imaging and 10× Genomics sequencing) to characterize the location of the translocation and accompanying deletion on Chromosome 9 and duplication on Chromosome 13 with single-nucleotide breakpoint resolution. The translocation breakpoint was at Chr 9:190938 and Chr 13:50850492, the deletion at Chr 9:1-190938, and the duplication at Chr 13:50850492-114364328...
https://read.qxmd.com/read/32532882/a-novel-mosaic-variant-on-smc1a-reported-in-buccal-mucosa-cells-albeit-not-in-blood-of-a-patient-with-cornelia-de-lange-like-presentation
A novel mosaic variant on SMC1A reported in buccal mucosa cells, albeit not in blood, of a patient with Cornelia de Lange-like presentation.
Aixa Gonzalez Garcia, Julia Malone, Hong Li
Mosaicism in Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS) has been reported in clinically diagnosed CdLS patients with negative molecular testing using blood as the specimen, particularly in the NIPBL gene. Here we report a novel mosaic variant in SMC1A identified in the buccal swab DNA of a patient with a mild CdLS phenotype. Our patient presented with global developmental delay, dysmorphic features, microcephaly, and short stature, with no limb defect. Face2Gene, a digital tool that analyzes facial morphology, demonstrated a 97% match between our patient and the CdLS gestalt...
https://read.qxmd.com/read/32532881/early-onset-wilson-disease-caused-by-atp7b-exon-skipping-associated-with-intronic-variant
Early-onset Wilson disease caused by ATP7B exon skipping associated with intronic variant.
Daniel C Koboldt, Scott E Hickey, Bimal P Chaudhari, Theresa Mihalic Mosher, Tracy Bedrosian, Erin Crist, Stephen G Kaler, Kim McBride, Peter White, Richard K Wilson
Wilson disease is a medically actionable rare autosomal recessive disorder of defective copper excretion caused by mutations in ATP7B , one of two highly evolutionarily conserved copper-transporting ATPases. Hundreds of disease-causing variants in ATP7B have been reported to public databases; more than half of these are missense changes, and a significant proportion are presumed unequivocal loss-of-function variants (nonsense, frameshift, and canonical splice site). Current molecular genetic testing includes sequencing all coding exons (±10 bp) as well as deletion/duplication testing, with reported sensitivity of >98%...
https://read.qxmd.com/read/32532880/clinical-irak4-deficiency-caused-by-homozygosity-for-the-novel-irak4-c-1049delg-p-gly350glufs-15-variant
Clinical IRAK4 deficiency caused by homozygosity for the novel IRAK4 (c.1049delG, p.Gly350Glufs*15) variant.
Alicia Jia, Elliot James, Henry Y Lu, Mehul Sharma, Bhavi P Modi, Catherine M Biggs, Kyla J Hildebrand, Alanna Chomyn, Stephanie Erdle, Hasandeep Kular, Stuart E Turvey
The innate immune system allows for rapid recognition of pathogens. Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling is a key aspect of the innate immune response, and interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK4) plays a vital role in the TLR signaling cascade. Each TLR recognizes a distinct set of pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) that encompass conserved microbial components such as lipopolysaccharides and flagellin. Upon binding of PAMPs and TLR activation, TLR intracellular domains initiate the oligomerization of the myeloid differentiation primary response 88 (MyD88), IRAK1, IRAK2, and IRAK4 signaling platform known as the Myddosome complex while also triggering the Toll/IL-1R domain-containing adaptor-inducing IFN-β (TRIF)-dependent pathway...
https://read.qxmd.com/read/32532879/early-onset-cerebellar-ataxia-in-a-patient-with-cmt2a2
Early-onset cerebellar ataxia in a patient with CMT2A2.
Ricardo Madrid, Sara R Guariglia, Andrea Haworth, William Korosh, Maureen Gavin, Gholson J Lyon
A 9-yr 8-mo-old right-handed female presented with a history of gait difficulties, which first became apparent at age 9 mo of age, along with slurred speech and hand tremors while holding a tray. Her past medical history was significant for global developmental delay, and she was attending fourth grade special education classes. On examination, she had an ataxic gait, dysarthria, absent deep tendon reflexes, and flexor plantar responses. There were no signs of optic atrophy or hearing loss. Nerve conduction studies were consistent with an axonal neuropathy...


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Which Is the Best Budget TV to Buy in India Right Now?
By Pranay Parab | Updated: 18 April 2019 14:17 IST
The best budget TVs to buy in India right now are all under Rs. 20,000
It's not easy to pick a good budget TV in India. There are several options at really attractive price points and narrowing down on one is actually quite difficult. That's why in-house audio and TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the best budget TVs to buy in India right now. We've put our top picks out there after taking a look at several different affordable TV models to help you zero in on the best budget TVs in India. We begin this episode by talking about the amount of money you can reasonably expect to spend on a budget TV in India. There are several things you can't reasonably expect at this budget, and we clear the air about these things as well. Then we talk about whether you should buy a smart TV in this price range. Here we highlight the pros and cons of buying a smart TV in India and whether it makes sense to go for one at this price range.
Next we highlight the way we picked our top picks, which means the best budget TVs to buy in India right now. Our top three picks offer excellent value for money and a bunch of features that everyone should have. We make recommendations based on other factors as well such as whether you need the smart TV features or not, which is a good TV to buy if you're only going to be watching cable TV channels, how many ports you need, picture quality, and many others. We also talk about the best way to buy TVs in India. Finally, we talk about the competition, which means the TVs that were under consideration for the best budget TVs to buy in India right now, but didn't quite make the cut.
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As late summer rolls around, those large vines of winter squash are starting to reveal their prizes. Hopefully, the fruits have been sizing up all summer, and now is the time to give a peek and see how the harvest looks. Knowing when and how to harvest your winter squash is important. If you harvest too early, the fruits won't be fully ripe and may not have the flavor you crave. In addition, the skin may not be tough enough for these fruits to be stored for an extended period. But if you wait too long, insects and frost may reduce the amount of usable harvest.
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500 evacuated as fire hits hotel in Singapore, no injuries
It is the second luxury hotel fire in Singapore this year
Published: March 27, 2019 12:26 AFP
Smoke billows along a street after a fire broke out at Grand Hyatt hotel in Orchard Road, Singapore, March 27, 2019, in this still image taken from a video from social media. Image Credit: Reuters
Singapore: About 500 people were evacuated on Wednesday after a fire at a luxury hotel in downtown Singapore but there were no injuries, emergency services officials said.
Television footage showed thick black smoke billowing from the Grand Hyatt Hotel near the Orchard Road shopping district, but the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said the fire was quickly put out.
The blaze involved a kitchen stove and an exhaust duct in a restaurant on the second floor, the SCDF said, adding it was extinguished by water sprinklers before firefighters arrived.
"There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation," it said.
"The smoke was really terrible ... it got into my throat. I think it was quite thick," Nadiah Yayoh, 40, who works at a boutique in the hotel, told AFP.
"Usually we have fire drills and normal evacuations, as well as fire practice ... This is a lesson learnt not to take it lightly."
An AFP reporter on the scene said guests were still checking in around two hours after the blaze, but a burning smell lingered at the lobby and the second floor was dark.
It was the second luxury hotel fire in Singapore this year.
About 1,000 guests were evacuated due to a fire at the downtown Carlton Hotel on February 14, but no injuries were also reported.
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				}, {
					fields: 'Value',
					title: translations[cfg.translationKeyBottomAxeTitle],
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			majorTickSteps = 0,
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			chart = {};
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				data: data
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			graphMax = store.max(verticalColumn);
			majorTickSteps = countsDisplaying ? graphMax : Math.round(graphMax / 10);
			chart = Ext.create('App.view.charts.SingleColumns', {
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				theme: 'OrangeGreenRed',
				height: 500,
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					fields: verticalColumn,
					title: verticalTitle,
					majorTickSteps: majorTickSteps,
					renderer: function (axis, label, layoutContext, lastLabel) {
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					},
				}, {
					fields: 'Value',
					title: translations['Most Often Answered Connections'],
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			translations = this._statistics.Translations,
			verticalTitle = translations[countsDisplaying ? 'Answered Connections Counts' : 'Answered Connections Percentages'],
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			graphMax = 0,
			majorTickSteps = 0,
			store = {},
			chart = {};
		if (Tools.TypeOf(data) == 'Array' && data.length > 0) {
			store = Ext.create('App.store.charts.SingleDimension', {
				data: data
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			graphMax = store.max(verticalColumn);
			majorTickSteps = countsDisplaying ? graphMax : 5;
			chart = Ext.create('App.view.charts.SingleColumns', {
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				theme: 'Blue',
				axes: [{
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					fields: verticalColumn,
					title: verticalTitle,
					majorTickSteps: majorTickSteps,
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					},
				}, {
					fields: 'Value',
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					renderer: function (sprite, config, data, index) {
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			questionAnswer = translations['Question Answer'],
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				data[i].Percentage0 = data[i].Percentage0 > 0 ? data[i].Percentage0 * (-1) : data[i].Percentage0;
			}
			store = Ext.create('App.store.charts.MultipleDimensions', {
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			min = Math.round(store.min('Count0') * 1.6);
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				store: store,
				height: 700,
				axes: [{
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						fontSize: '11px'
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					minimum: min,
					maximum: max,
					majorTickSteps: Math.round(Math.sqrt(diff)),
					renderer: function (axis, label, layoutContext) {
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					titleMargin: 10
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							} else {
								return '0 (0 %)';
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					tooltip: {
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			rawItem = {},
			data = [],
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			min = 0, max = 0, diff = 0,
			store = {},
			chart = {};
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				rawItem = rawData[i];
				data.push({
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					Value: this._translateCorrectAnswers(rawItem.Value),
					Count: rawItem.Count,
					Label: rawItem.Label
				});
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			store = Ext.create('App.store.charts.SingleDimension', {
				data: data
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			max = store.max('Count');
			chart = Ext.create('App.view.charts.SingleColumns', {
				store: store,
				theme: 'Sky',
				axes: [{
					title: translations['Respondents Counts'],
					maximum: max,
					majorTickSteps: Math.round(Math.sqrt(max)),
					renderer: function (axis, label, layoutContext) {
						return Ext.util.Format.number(layoutContext.renderer(label), '0');
					},
				}, {
					fields: 'Value',
					title: {
						text: translations['Correctly Connected Options Count'],
						fontSize: '12px'
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							tooltip.setHtml(codeParts.join("
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			if (totalPercentCnt > 0) {
				store = Ext.create('App.store.charts.SingleDimension', {
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			return translations[translationsKeys[0]];
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Cruci-fiction in Portland
Bootleg by Marilyn Manson
January 5, 2001 at the Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon, USA
Marilyn Manson chronology
Toronto, Canada 2000
(2000) Cruci-fiction in Portland
(2001) Holy Hiroshima
Cruci-fiction in Portland is a live bootleg by Marilyn Manson recorded on January 5, 2001 in Portland, Oregon, USA.
"Count to Six and Die"
"The Death Song"
"Great Big White World"
"The Fight Song"
"My Monkey"
"Lunchbox"
"The Dope Show"
"Cruci-Fiction in Space"
"Burning Flag"
"The Reflecting God"
"Valentine's Day"
Marilyn Manson – vocals
John 5 – guitar
Twiggy Ramirez – bass
Madonna Wayne Gacy – keyboard
Ginger Fish – drums
Retrieved from "http://www.mansonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Cruci-fiction_in_Portland&oldid=94791"


Whether you consider yourself a prepper, a survivalist or are simply striving to be self-sufficient, the basic building blocks for all these are responsibility and dedication.
We teach young children these things through chores, extra-curricular activities, positive reinforcement and most importantly, by example. As children grow older, it is important to encourage them to be responsible and develop a life-long commitment to hard work.
In short, push those teenagers to get summer jobs!
Strict child-labor laws exist to ensure the safety and well-being of minors in the workforce so be sure to read up on those before nudging your teen to get a job. Generally, 16 is the age required to obtain employment without special work permits.
Some Chick-fil-A restaurants hire teens as young as 14 or 15.
However, other restrictions may still apply for those under 18 or even 21 years of age such as: working in a retail establishment that sells tobacco or alcoholic products, industrial businesses that operate heavy machinery or locations that may handle hazardous materials. Visit the Department of Labor website for more information on youth labor laws and be familiar with laws specific to your state as well.
Lawn care is a great way for teens to turn summer chores into summer cash. By the teenage years, your teen may already be mowing the family lawn and have years of experience helping mom pull weeds.
What type of lawns you will permit your child to mow? Are you okay with your teen mowing steep hills, large acreage, etc.?
Who provides equipment? Are you willing to allow your teen to tote your Lawn-Boy all over town or do you prefer they find clients who provide their own mowers?
What type of lawn care is not acceptable? Are you okay for your child to use weed killers, pruning equipment, etc.?
Washing cars is generally a fun way to make money for the teen circuit. A small initial investment may be required to purchase items needed such as cleansers, brushes, and towels or start off with an all-inclusive beginner kit such as Armorall's Car Cleaning Kit and build on product as you go.
Sun Safety – Make sure your teen understands the dangers of the sun and takes special precautions to be protected.
Attire – Discuss the importance of being professional and how working in a bikini may not be appropriate.
Discuss with your teen what they should offer based on their capabilities and availability. Detailing the inside of a vehicle requires a lot more work than hosing down the exterior and should be charged accordingly.
Give your teen a business boost by purchasing their start up product for them or consider having them pay back half once they have a few jobs under their belt. Discuss with them the importance of setting back a little 'working capital' that will be needed to replace expendable supplies.
Farms and greenhouses are always looking for extra help and cheap labor during the peak summer season and this could be a great summer job for teenagers. Some will advertise for summer help and others may pass the word along through the grapevine. Do not be afraid to mention on social media sites or make phone calls to your friends and family that your teen is interested in finding some outdoor work.
Some farms/greenhouses may have always had their own children and/or children of other family members and friends help them out, but as life gets faster, help gets harder to find. Don't be afraid to ask the clerk at your favorite farmer's market or plant stand if they need any summer help or know of anyone who does.
Hydration – Farming/Gardening is hard and dirty work. Be sure your teen packs plenty of water to stay hydrated throughout the long, sweaty day. Consider making Frozen Neck Wraps to help stay cool in the blazing summer sun.
Realize the outstanding prepping potential and self-sufficiency skills this type of work brings.
If your town has a pool, aquatic center or water park, then they will always need lifeguards and concession workers. Local watering holes may advertise for their summer help, but if you missed the boat, check with your local city council or village hall to be directed to the right contact to apply.
Lifeguard training and certification can be pricey and classes are few and far between. However, the inconvenience can be well worth the effort as lifeguards are often in short supply. Check with your local YMCA or Red Cross to be directed to lifeguard training and certification classes near you.
With this training and certification, young people can help coach swim teams or give private swim lessons. These are both for-pay positions.
Babysitting has always been a popular job for teens and is no longer reserved for Friday and Saturday nights. During the summer months, teens can land a babysitting job taking care of younger children while mom and dad are at work.
Babysitting today is way beyond the cliché image of a teen girl chatting on the phone while the little ones destroy the house in the background. Today, it is common to find that parents want a sitter who can not only care for their child, but also provide an enriched environment that includes age-appropriate games and learning activities that keep the child engaged throughout the day.
The American Red Cross provides different levels of babysitter training and pediatric first aid to help prepare older teens and adults to provide the best child care.
Clientele – Who will you allow your teen to sit for? Friends, family, neighbors or others?
How many children and what age(s) do you feel your teen can handle?
Another oldie but goodie! Plaster a few flyers in areas common for dog walking, land a few clients, build a schedule that works for everyone and get to walking. Be sure to schedule a preliminary meeting between pooches if walking more than one dog at a time to be sure they get along to avoid potential dangers.
Vacationing families very often need a pet-sitter. This could be a viable and profitable option for older teens who can drive to their clients' homes and are responsible enough to spend the night, if necessary, while the family is away.
Some Red Cross locations offer Pet First Aid classes, but if that's not available, there's a great pet first aid app for smartphones.
Safety – What locations are okay for your teen to walk safely alone?
What breeds are forbidden and is your teen strong enough to control each dog?
Is your teen okay with properly handling and disposing of the doggie bags?
Is your teen mature and responsible enough to manage one or more pets in a household without supervision?
Placement with local town or city maintenance crews mowing, weed eating, watering flower gardens, etc.
Working with nearby schools and their summer janitorial staff.
Placement with other government agency offices learning office fundamentals such as filing, answering phones, data entry, customer service, etc.
Working in the food service or retail industry is a great way to add job experience to a teenage resume and openings are often plentiful. Fast food restaurants and pizza joints are often brimming with teenage employees and usually willing to hire those with no prior employment history.
However, the work can be downright dirty. Those entering the food service industry must be willing to clean public restrooms and greasy equipment as well as deal with numerous amounts of local patrons. Flexibility is typically a little tougher with these first-time jobs as your teen will be at the bottom of the totem pole and the establishment will have specific operating hours needing coverage.
The Public – All walks of life may come in contact with your child and often times, have access to their name.
Is your teen mature enough to work in team-oriented environments in a professional and adult manner?
Are you willing to help get them to and from work on time?
Will they have access to mom or dad's car to transport themselves?
Are you able to help with transportation if it conflicts with your own work schedule?
Are you willing to accept your teen's responsibility to work as scheduled when it comes to summer family events such as reunions, vacations and picnics?
Understand that many jobs are cash money such as babysitting and washing cars and therefore may not meet the minimum wage. Do not expect your teen to enter the work force with a high-paying salary but be sure they are paid a fair and honest wage for fair and honest work.
If your child is still too young for summer employment, pay attention now to where you see teens currently working so you have a better understanding later where to begin, and begin teaching them basic job skills at home, such as cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms, making change, and telephone communication skills.
Be sure to talk about the importance of employment with your child. Make sure your teen understands that they are to behave in a mature manner and be responsible. Express the importance of being punctual, staying off devices and working hard.
Teenagers will be introduced to a new level of accountability beyond the classroom and consequences could result in loss of employment and an early black mark in ways of references for future job considerations. Discuss with them how to handle any potential conflict in the work place and to respect co-workers; including those who may have different life-styles, beliefs and personalities.
Most importantly, teach your teen how to handle their new financial gain responsibly and provide an ample amount of positive reinforcement as they embark on this new journey.
What a great, thought-provoking article. I really like this, sort of a checklist for both the parents and teen to consider before plunging in. Well done!
Some of the jobs aren't really practical for teens who actrually need a source of employment. For example pet sitting, if you are in the financial situation in which you need a job you most likely aren't going to know anyone will to pay your child for their sevices.also the parent warning labels are a little basic. Any educated adult is aware of the sun and as my parents had always to me "you live and learn" when have the parents today started to hover over their child 24/7. Your kids want time to make their own mistakes. Learning builds character and that's the number one thing employers today are looking for.
Another great way for teens to ear money in the summer is to blog or build a Youtube page. The could even create a website. It would teach them necessary skills and give them experience running their own business. One of the biggest skills teens need is a spirit of self reliance.


TFTI is a texting and social-media acronym that means thanks for the invite, and is usually used sarcastically, when someone has not been invited.
It might also be used to mean thanks for the info.
Person 2: TFTI, i'll leave early!


Established under the Companies Act, 2013, Private Limited Company is a privately-owned legal entity that is separate from its owner in the eyes of the law. It limits the liability of its owner to the share holdings only. A minimum of 2 Directors and 2 Shareholders are required to set up a Pvt. Ltd Company wherein the maximum number of Directors can be up to 15 and the maximum number of Shareholders can be up to 200. It is important to keep in mind that while naming a Private Limited Company, the company name must always be followed by Pvt. Ltd. or Private Limited as a suffix. All PLCs are registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) at the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
Incorporating a PLC comes with various benefits for the individual owning the business.
As mentioned earlier, a Pvt. Ltd. Company is a separate legal entity that has different set of rules and regulations for its functioning.
When an individual incorporates a Private Limited Company, he has very limited liability to his personal assets. For instance, if the company incurs a loss, the individual running is not liable to pay for the losses with his personal assets.
If a PLC is established as a start-up, it is beneficiary for entrepreneurs to raise funds through equity and expand their business.
All companies including Private Limited Companies are incorporated with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, therefore, all details of the company is accessible for public viewing on the MCA web portal after paying a suggested fee.
Any existing business or start-up looking to expand or small businesses planning to convert to a PLC can know all about Private Limited Companies on our guide.


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Mosh Music: Our fave new rock, punk and hardcore tunes this week
A few tracks on the "bandier" side to help get you through the rest of the working week.
Posted By Alex Underwood 5 years ago
It's generally around this time of the week that we start to hit a wall, when those thoughts about calling in sick for work creep into our heads far more often than they probably should and our caffeine intake rises to dangerous levels. We get it, since Monday you've had one eye on the weekend and you're still only halfway there, another three days remain to painfully navigate and there ain't a damn thing you can do about it except to keep dragging yourself out of bed each morning. Thankfully, we've put together a list of the best new guitar-driven music you can wrap your ears around, from rock 'n' roll and grunge all the way through to hardcore and metal. Hopefully it's enough to help pull your mopey ass through Hump Day and the rest of the week.
Stick To Your Guns - Universal Language
"When violence is the only language this world comprehends, don't be surprised when it speaks in a way you can understand." From the outset of Universal Language, you know that Stick To Your Guns mean business, as they always have done. Frontman Jesse Barnett explained upon release that the track wasn't meant to drop until a later date, but the recent spate of violent shootings across the US demanded a song and a message like that of Universal Language. Barnett had this to say about the important message on Universal Language: "This song is for the world who only communicates with violence and to those who only open their mouth when things get bloody. There is a better way and I am confident we will get there some day." Stick To Your Guns recently left Sumerian Records for Pure Noise, and announced that they'll be releasing an EP in the near future - fingers crossed the whole release is as hard-hitting as this tune.
Parkway Drive (pictured top) - Devil's Calling
A bonus track from the forthcoming Deluxe Digital Edition of Parkway's massive fifth record Ire. Devil's Calling was written after the album's release but keeps in the same vein as much of the record; exploring a new, more experimental sound for the Byron boys. Massive, 80's metal inspired riffs and booming gang-chant choruses; this isn't the same Parkway Drive that we came to love on straight-up metalcore records Killing With A Smile and Horizons, but that isn't to say old-school fans won't get behind the fresh sound. As frontman Winston McCall questioned when Ire was first released: "When you're playing the same style of riff, the same drumming, the same vocals and same breakdowns for ten years, what point is there in people listening to your new record or even recording one if it sounds the exact same as the last one?" Ire Deluxe Digital Edition is due out this Friday July 15 and features two new tracks, along with a remix of A Deathless Song ft. Jenna McDougall.
The Amity Affliction - This Could Be Heartbreak
I'll admit, I haven't really vibed too hard on Amity's most recent couple of records; I suppose I've just found most of the tracks to be a little too polished and similar for my liking. That being said, I definitely have time for the Queensland five-piece's new tune This Could Be Heartbreak. While there's no denying this song has radio and teenybopper appeal, it's the pop sensibility of it that I (surprisingly) really enjoy. This Could Be Heartbreak almost feels like a Top 40 tune that could slot in on commercial stations with its massively hooky chorus, but we also hear some really well constructed, down-tempo moments and there's still enough of an edge to keep both heavy and non-heavy music fans interested. This Could Be Heartbreak is the title-track from The Amity Affliction's new record, due out August 12.
Descendents - Without Love
The legends are back with their first new album since 2004's Cool To Be You, and I imagine a lot of old-school punk fans will be uncontrollably frothing at the mouth. Hyercaffium Spazzinate is the iconic Californian quartet's seventh album in a career that kicked off in the late 70's, and first single Without Love certainly doesn't sound like the work of a bunch of 50-year-olds. The new record began taking shape way back in 2010, following the band's first live shows off the back of an extended hiatus, and it'll be Descendent's first record on Epitaph since 1996's Everything Sucks. Fast paced, hooky and brimming with decades of experience, Without Love channels the classic Descendents energy that has seen them shape the sound of so many of our favourite pop-punk bands of the last 20 years. Hyercaffium Spazzinate is due for release on Epitaph on July 29.
Gone Is Gone - Stolen From Me
An experimental rock supergroup made up of Tony Hajjar (At The Drive In), Troy Sanders (Mastodon), Troy Van Leeuwen (Queens Of The Stone Age) and Mike Zarin - you know that anything these guys touch is turning straight to gold. Their debut, self-titled EP is out now and Stolen From Me is the perfect insight into what you can expect from the impressive eight-track release. This track borrows elements from all member's bands, with a dash of At The Drive In's wonderful unpredictability, a pinch of Mastodon's driving riffs and a whole lot of that wonderful QOTSA fuzz. Gone Is Gone's self-titled EP is out now through Cooking Vinyl.
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Digging through Bandcamp with our Work Experience KidSome reasonably quick-fire thoughts on a few recently popular albums on Bandcamp.
Acoustic duo This Wild Life release emotionally charged new tune, Pull Me OutThese guys know how to tug the heart strings.
Bad//Dreems bring back Dylan Lewis and Recovery for new single, Feeling Remains
And they've announced album no. 2 - Gutful, due this coming April.
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Glass Animals' new track Your Love (Déjà Vu) proves they aren't slowing down
After teaming up with Denzel Curry for last year's genre-bending hit Tokyo Drifting, Glass Animals' return continues to bring us heat.
Some Top Shelf Writing Tips From Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter Aurelia
She's currently celebrating the release of her own single, Chest.
Listen: The Belligerents - Looking At You
A driving new single ahead of their BIGSOUND appearance.
Mosh Music: Our fave new punk and rock tunes this week
Here's some new punk and rock tunes to get you through Hump Day
Premiere: Wollongong duo SULT make an arrival with second single, Gaslight
Their new single explores toxic, unhealthy relationships with the searing lyricism you'd expect from groups like Camp Cope.
Premiere: VOIID unleash new single Vile ahead of March east-coast tour
The fierce, Brisbane four-piece are already one of our favourites, something their new single only cements.
Watch: Loon Lake - Just Now [Premiere]
Following the track premiere on Good Nights, here's the tripped-out clip for Loon Lake's Just Now.
Photo Gallery: STUMPS take us behind-the-scenes of The Drop Manly
The Busselton edition of the festival rolls through on June 1st, with a lineup topped by Angus & Julia Stone and more.


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This Will Make You Look at Chandeliers in a Whole New Light
Chandelier maker Lindsey Adelman knows how to light up a room.
By Marisa Robertson-Textor
Bright Eye
Lindsey Adelman has always been fascinated by light. "It can dictate our frame of mind," she says. "Candlelight makes people want to open up; sunlight at the beach brings immediate bliss." At the Rhode Island School of Design, Adelman learned how to create and wire lighting for the home; in 2000, she launched a line of funky lampshades. But it wasn't until four years later—when she closed up shop to focus on her newborn son—that she discovered a wellspring of creativity. "Your mind can wander when you're taking care of a baby," Adelman says. "I daydreamed about all the things I wanted to make, beyond lampshades."
In 2006, an invitation to display lighting in a model townhouse spurred her to get back to work. Now 45, Adelman constructs sleek chandeliers and pendants with a dramatic flair; her designs suggest birds taking flight from the ceiling or toadstools springing from the walls. "I take classic elements, like the roses you'd find in the plaster molding of a château, and make them modern," she says. Case in point: In Maine last winter, Adelman was captivated by a cascade of icicles under the roof of her in-laws' barn that, when the sun came out, "looked like a crystal palace." Back in the studio, she interpreted the look with brass armature and hand-blown glass.
Above: Custom glass-bubble chandeliers by Adelman.
These days, high-end architects and interior designers around the world seek out Adelman's work: Her fixtures grace ceilings and walls from Berlin to Dubai, and her operation has grown into a 23-person studio, plus glassblowers and metalworkers.
Above: Three-globe sconce by Adelman.
Still, she's the one climbing eight-foot ladders, mocking up new chandelier designs. All the craftsmanship comes at a price—Adelman's pieces start at $2,200. So in 2011, she unveiled DIY lighting kits ($140; LindseyAdelman.com) that let customers build and install fixtures themselves. It's her way of letting other people shine.
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Eww, Hugh Hefner Says 'Britney Would Make A Great Girlfriend' and a 'Great Playmate'
She's already worn mouse ears. Would she consider bunny ears?
With her latest attention-grabbing headlines, one-time mouseketeer Britney Spears, 22, has won the affection of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, 77.
'Britney would make a great girlfriend,' Hefner told Us Weekly magazine for its Jan. 19 issue.
'Picasso had his pink period and his blue period. I am in my blonde period right now,' said the legendary ladies man.
Spears was married in an impromptu Las Vegas ceremony early Saturday, then filed for an annulment two days later. The ex-groom, Jason Allen Alexander, is a childhood friend of hers from Louisiana.
Hefner revealed that he'd also like to see Spears appear as a Playmate. She 'really epitomizes the type of beauty that we like in the magazine,' he said.
Meanwhile, the L ondon Telegraph yesterday put a fresh, if cynical spin on the Spears wedding story.
The nuptials, the paper suggests, may have been just a ruse to cook up more sales for the pop singer's flagging new release, 'In the Zone,' which, with 1.6 million copies in circulation, has sold roughly one-third the number of her last album.
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Maguindanao - Orientation
Identification. The Maguindanao speak the language of the same name, Maguindanao, live mainly on the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines, and are the largest ethnic group of Muslim Filipinos. The names of both the people and the island on which they live refer to a large inland body of water. The ethnic designation "Maguindanao" has been translated as "people of the flood plain."
Location. The south-central part of Mindanao, where most Maguindanao live, is located between 6° and 8° N and 124° and 126° E. This region has been known historically as Cotabato. The name is derived from the Malay for "stone fort" and apparently refers to a fort that once stood at the mouth of the Pulangi River, the main access to the interior of the Cotabato Valley. The valley is nearly surrounded by mountains, except to the west. The river, now called the Mindanao River, is a confluence of several tributaries that flow down from the mountains and snake across the valley floor before converging and emptying into the Moro Gulf on the western coast. Much of the valley floor is a vast marshland. During periods of heavy rain and flooding it resembles a large, shallow lake. Rainfall is abundant and fairly uniform throughout the year, but the wettest period is generally between May and October.
Demography. Before this century the Cotabato Valley appears to have been only sparsely inhabited despite its large area and evident fertility. By the turn of the century there may have been 100,000 or more Maguindanao living there. The 1948 census found 155,000 Muslims in Cotabato, nearly all of whom would have been Maguindanao. Population figures from the 1980 census are not categorized by ethnicity or religion. Those figures show that Maguindanao was the primary language spoken in 85,964 "households." Maguindanao households often include extended families and/or multiple families, so even a minimum figure of six persons per household would yield a total Maguindanao population of over 500,000. Based on field observation and previous estimates, the actual figure is probably substantially higher.
Linguistic Affiliation. The Maguindanao language is in the Malayo-Polynesian Family. It is clearly related to many other Philippine languages including Tagalog, the predominant national language. The closest cognate language is Maranao, spoken by a Muslim group of that name living just north of Cotabato, with whom the Maguindanao have a strong cultural affinity.
Also read article about Maguindanao from Wikipedia
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NCAA Game Analysis: Second Round, Thursday Evening
Posted by RTC Staff on March 19th, 2015
And here we are. For those of us who grew up from around 1985 to 2001, the mathebracketal beauty of a 64-team field is what the NCAA Tournament is all about. Today and tomorrow are a mixture of so many highs and lows that it's impossible to keep track of it all. We won't be able to do that, but we can at least get you ready. Here's a preview on each of today's evening games. Enjoy the Madness.
#1 Villanova vs. #16 Lafayette — East Region Second Round (at Pittsburgh, PA) — 6:50 PM ET on TBS.
Villanova should take care of Lafayette, its Philadelphia area counterpart. (Mark Jordan/City of Basketball Love)
After leading Lafayette back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2000, Fran O'Hanlon now gets the pleasure of facing his alma mater in the Round of 64. Problem is, there won't be anything pleasurable about it. Villanova enters the Dance hotter than arguably any team outside of Kentucky, ripping off 15-straight wins to end season and drubbing opponents by nearly 17-points per game in that span. The Big East champs boast the fourth-most offense efficient in college basketball, while their defense has allowed over one point per possession just five times since January 19. The Leopards might actually wind up exceeding that mark – their offense is really good, and no other team in the tournament shoots as well from long distance (41.4% 3PT) – but their Patriot League-worst defense simply won't be able to stop the Wildcats on the other end. Darrun Hilliard (37.8% 3PT), Josh Hart (46.8% 3PT) and the rest of Villanova's motion attack should have a field-day from behind the arc against O'Hanlon's zone, and Lafayette doesn't really have the athletes to stop their dribble-penetration. Leopards' forward Seth Hinrichs (13.1, 5.8) is a legitimate stretch-four and could have his moments on the offensive end, but barring some strange Pennsylvania voodoo, expect Jay Wright's bunch to light up the scoreboard and win going away.
The RTC Certified Pick: Villanova
#8 Cincinnati vs. #9 Purdue – Midwest Region Second Round (at Louisville, KY) – 7:10 PM ET on CBS.
Just like in the Butler/Texas match-up, the lower seed is the favorite in this one. Purdue, making its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2012, is a two-point favorite in this match-up of contrasting styles. The Boilermakers are led into action by junior center A.J. Hammons and Big Ten defensive player of the year, junior Raphael Davis. Purdue's biggest advantage on any given night is its size. Matt Painter has two seven-footers at his disposal in Hammons and freshman big man Isaac Haas. While Purdue averages a respectable 70 points per game, Cincinnati struggles in that category as it puts up just 62.4 a game. The Bearcats do get strong production from junior forward Octavius Ellis, who leads the team in both scoring at 10 points per game and rebounding at 7.3 boards per game. Expect this game to be a low-scoring grinder that will likely be close until the final buzzer. That being said, Cincinnati's offensive issues will be too much to overcome and Purdue will move onto the Round of 32.
The RTC Certified Pick: Purdue
#4 North Carolina vs. #13 Harvard – West Region Second Round (at Jacksonville, FL) – 7:20 PM ET on TNT.
Could Siyani Chambers and Tommy Amaker once again turn the Crimson into tournament darlings? (Joe Murphy/Getty)
Two years ago, Harvard was a 15-seed, slotted to play against two-seed New Mexico in Albuquerque. Having never won an NCAA Tournament game, the Crimson knocked in eight threes, held the Lobos to 37.5% from the floor and snuck away with an upset win. Now, Tommy Amaker and company are old pros at this NCAA stuff. They won another game last season against Cincinnati and, despite getting this year's Ivy League bid in miraculous fashion, they think they can get another win. And with good reason. Senior Wesley Saunders and Steve Moundou-Missi and junior Siyani Chambers are veterans of the Crimson's two other wins, so when they tip off tonight, they'll be plenty confident. The problem is, this Tar Heel team is a different level of team than any that Harvard has beaten before. Just looking at this year alone, the best team that the Crimson have beaten is Yale, that team who collapsed down the stretch of the Ivy schedule. Meanwhile, North Carolina will roll out guys like Marcus Paige, Justin Jackson, J.P. Tokoto, Kennedy Meeks and Brice Johnson – all guys with NBA dreams. For the Crimson to win, they'll need to keep the Carolina bigs off the offensive glass and knock in jumpers at a rate that they haven't done all year.
The RTC Certified Pick: North Carolina
#5 Utah vs. #12 Stephen F. Austin – South Region Second Round (at Portland, OR) – 7:27 PM ET on truTV.
If you coach a team with only one regular taller than 6'6", what kind of team are you hoping to draw on Selection Sunday? A team that plays the 25th quickest tempo in the nation and ranks 228th in the country in effective height, or one that operates at the 324th fastest tempo in the land and is 16th nationally in effective height? I don't think we need to bring in outside consultants to help you select the former option. A year ago, Stephen F. Austin was a dangerous #12 seed that was offered a dreamy matchup with VCU, and the Lumberjacks took advantage. SFA's smaller, guard oriented lineup was less-affected by VCU's pressure than most, while their frontcourt was never made to pay for their lack of size. That Tournament success has caused many experts to feel confident SFA will be successful in their return to the #12 seed line a year later, even though their opponent is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT this time around. Utah does not rely on forcing turnovers (the Utes are fifth nationally in effective field-goal percentage against) and absolutely have the size to overwhelm the 'Jacks down low. Ownership of one of the best players in this Tournament (Delon Wright) isn't even a necessary part of the explanation for why Utah will roll SFA Thursday evening. Utah is everything VCU is not, which is why Stephen F. Austin's spin as Tournament darling will see no sequel this year.
The RTC Certified Pick: Utah
#8 North Carolina State vs. #9 LSU — East Region Second Round (at Pittsburgh, PA) — 9:20 PM ET on TBS.
North Carolina State vs. LSU should be an excellent matchup. (Brianna Paciorka/The Times-Picayune)
There aren't many teams in the NCAA Tournament as inconsistent and enigmatic as these two. North Carolina State beat Duke and North Carolina by double figures this season, yet lost to Wake Forest and Boston College. LSU upended West Virginia on the road and nearly toppled Kentucky, but lost to Auburn twice. The question isn't whether the Wolfpack and Tigers are capable of winning in March; it's whether they will play to their potential. And they certainly have potential. Jarrell Martin (16.9 PPG, 9.2 RPG) and Jordan Mickey (15.5 PPG, 9.8 RPG) comprise one of the best frontcourts in America, giving LSU a pair of strong interior scorers and rim protectors who enable the team's guards to be more defensively aggressive. For North Carolina State, the story is in the backcourt, where the three-headed monster of Trevor Lacey (15.8 PPG), Ralston Turner (13.2 PPG) and Cat Barber (12.1 PPG) account for 59 percent of the team's scoring. The Wolfpack is slightly better offensively and tends not to over-rely on one mode of scoring, while the Tigers have the edge on defense, boasting the third-best efficiency mark in SEC play and holding opponents to ugly shooting percentages from all areas of the floor. So which unit has the advantage? Realistically, it's probably a coin-flip – 8/9 games are head-scratchers – but there is one area that sticks out: turnovers. LSU struggles in that department, coughing it up 13-plus times in nine of its 10 losses this season. But North Carolina States simply does not force miscues, ranking 341st nationally in defensive turnover percentage. Look for Johnny Jones' club to find its uptempo, uninterrupted offensive groove and squeak out a victory in what should be among the better Round of 64 matchups.
The RTC Certified Pick: LSU
#1 Kentucky vs. #16 Hampton – Midwest Region Second Round (at Louisville, KY) – 9:40 PM ET on CBS.
The quest for perfection begins against Hampton. (theblaze.com)
Hampton earned the right to take on unbeaten Kentucky with its 74-64 victory over Manhattan on Tuesday. Tennessee transfer guard Quinton Chievous led the way with 15 points and 13 rebounds, as the Pirates won their fifth consecutive game. Kentucky – at 34-0 – is a much, much different animal than Manhattan though. The Wildcats are stacked across the board with high level talent at each position. Thursday night is the first step in Kentucky trying to finish the season at 40-0. Expect big men Willie Cauley-Stein and Karl-Anthony Towns to establish their dominance early, as the Wildcats will cruise to a sizable victory in front of what will be an extremely pro-Kentucky crowd in their home state.
The RTC Certified Pick: Kentucky
#5 Arkansas vs. #12 Wofford – West Region Second Round (at Jacksonville, FL) – 9:50 ET on TNT.
This game is a classic clash of styles. The Razorbacks play at the ninth-fastest tempo in the nation, attempting to pressure the opposition, force turnovers and get transition baskets (about a quarter of their possessions come in transition). The Terriers play at the nation's 317th fastest pace, averaging almost nine fewer possessions per game. Arkansas is big and strong and athletic, featuring 6'11" forward Bobby Portis, a future NBA player. Wofford has two guys that are 6'7" (and combine for about 28 minutes per game), two guys that are 6'6" (Lee Skinner and Justin Gordon are technically the team's highest-usage "big" guys) and then a collection of effective three-point shooters. Wofford has two different ways they can lose this game: they can turn the ball over and let Arkansas play at the pace they prefer or they can get beat up and taken advantage of on the glass. However, if the Terriers can slow the Hogs in those two areas, and if the Terriers can pour in some threes, they've got a chance. Odds are good they'll be able to slow the game down and stick around by hitting threes, but in the end, their relative lack of size and athleticism may be their undoing.
The RTC Certified Pick: Arkansas
#4 Georgetown vs. #13 Eastern Washington – South Region Second Round (at Portland, OR) – 9:57 PM ET on truTV.
Can John Thompson III and Georgetown avoid the proverbial upset? (Washington Post)
It sounds silly, but might Georgetown fans have preferred their team return to the bracket (after a much-needed one-year hiatus) as an underdog? Or as a participant in an #8/#9 or #7/#10 game, at least? Instead, Georgetown has been afforded another opportunity to acquaint America with another basketball program nobody has heard of. Ohio, Florida Gulf Coast, VCU and Davidson now read as a list of who's who in mid-major basketball, but Georgetown once gave each an initial push out of anonymity. Their March struggles are no secret: John Thompson III's teams have gone 2-5 in the Tournament since leading the Hoyas to the Final Four in 2007. Might Eastern Washington be ready to add a sixth loss to that tally? Eagles coach Jim Hayford is confident they are – he predicted as much on-air with Jim Rome on Wednesday – a conviction undoubtedly buoyed by his star guard Tyler Harvey (22.9 PPG, 122.5 offensive rating), the nation's leading scorer. Harvey and the Eagles have already beaten Indiana (in Bloomington) this season. Hoya guard D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera (16.2 PPG, 122.3 offensive rating) is one of the most underrated players in this field of 68, but bottle him up and the Hoyas' offense often grows stagnant. If I were a Georgetown fan I would argue that the March nightmare has gone far enough, that a loss Thursday couldn't happen, if only because it would begin bending the boundaries of reality. I'm just not sure the nightmare is quite over. Eastern Washington is good enough – and playing close enough to home – to awaken the ghosts of Georgetown Tournaments past. In doing so, Hayford, Harvey and EWU will deliver the upset of the opening round.
The RTC Certified Pick: Eastern Washington
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D-Day Through The Eyes of Technical Sergeant Nicholas Tanis: What's Your WWII Story?
By Jaya Saxena On July 9, 2012 · Add Comment · In Behind the Scenes
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This October, the New-York Historical Society will present WWII & NYC, a massive exhibition looking at the effect World War II had on the city. Fathers, husbands, and sons were shuttled overseas from New York's ports, while mothers, wives, and daughters picked up the work the men left behind.
WWII & NYC features many firsthand stories of life during the War, but there are thousands of stories out there that need to be told. We want to hear yours! Did your grandfather serve in the Navy? Do you remember the headlines on D-Day? Tell us your connection in the comments! In the meantime, here is one story featured in WWII & NYC: The story of New Yorker Nick Tanis, Technical Sergeant, 82nd Engineer Combat Battalion, who landed at Normandy on D-Day.
Nick Tanis was born on August 15, 1914 in Samos, Greece. He immigrated to the United States in 1928 and married Elizabeth Santoro in June 1940 in Astoria, Queens. Although not a citizen, Tanis was drafted and inducted on April 21, 1942 at Fort Jay.
Tanis was initially part of Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion of the 531st Engineer Shore Regiment.
The unit left Brooklyn on August 6, 1942, arriving in Ireland on August 18, 1942 where they began
training before heading to Scotland and then to North Africa to partake in the invasion on November 8,
1942. The 2nd battalion was attached to the 26th infantry regiment.
His regiment landed at D-day at H-Hour plus 2 (8:30am). They watched from the water as the battle unfolded on the beaches of Normandy until it was time for them to land on Utah Beach. They saw the bombers overhead and the warships bombarding the shore defenses and coordinating with the men on land to bomb specific targets. Landing on the beach, several of the fortifications had already been taken by the Americans and the unit got to work setting up guns, clearing mines, and fixing the sea gates that the Germans released to flood the area.
After D-day the regiment's title was changed to the 1186th Engineer Combat Group. Tanis was in the H&S Company of the 3052nd Engineer Combat Battalion, one of the three battalions in the 1186. After spending several months in Normandy beaches working on the beaches handling the massive amounts of cargo entering the continent the battalion loaded into French boxcars and journeyed for three days to Belgium landing in Eben Emael on November 20, 1944. They mined bridges and remained on the periphery of the Battle of the Bulge. They then returned to France and in March 1945 the 1186th was attached to the Fifth Corps of the First Army, staying in France until the end of March and then moving into Germany in the spring of 1945.
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Each day we look and listen to the world around us and we know in our very being that is time for the prophetic voice to be raised, heard and obeyed. The prophet is called to speak God's truth in a way that causes people not only to stand up and listen, but to become the change that they seek.
Today we hear the call of the Prophet Ezekiel and we hear the first criteria of the prophet: "As the LORD spoke to me, the spirit entered into me and set me on my feet," Ez:2,2 The prophet does not blow his own horn and put forth his or her own message, but rather the prophet is first and foremost called by God for the purpose of speaking His word. The prophet always recognizes that God is the giver of the gift and all is set for God's Glory. The Lord in speaking to Ezekiel says; "But you shall say to them: Thus says the LORD GOD! " God uses and speaks through the prophet, it is not the prophet but rather God who speaks.
It is clear that the Prophetic voice has gone silent to the plight of the poor, the innocent, the immigrant, the rejected and dejected in our society, in our nation and our world. Through our listening to the Spirit and reading the signs of the times as church we must be willing to respond to God's call to be prophets in a society that has become lost and can no longer distinguish right from wrong. We call evil good, and what is good we deem evil. We must seek to right the wrongs and not get lost in anger, fear and despair. The noise of the television, the Ipad and smart phone seem to overwhelm us and we wonder how did we get here, why are we here and what can we do to move from where we have found ourselves to where God is calling us too. It takes a willingness to simply allow ourselves to be open to God using us, and responding, trusting and believing that God who called us will not abandon us.
It is time for us to again stand for right, and stand for life. If anyone is going to be able to speak to the dignity of human life, and that life is truly sacred it must be a prophetic church, a people who have the Spirit of God placed in them to tell the truth about who God calls us and created us to be. Human beings a reflection of His divinity. The very nature of our humanity demands dignity and respect for all humans no matter where we are born, no matter what color we are, no matter the creed we profess or the way of life we live. What we see today is truly an attack on life itself and the dignity of the human person. Both the child in the womb, and the child at the breast must be valued, the child longing to simply be a part of a family, must matter. From youth and the young to the aged all seek to be understood, respected and valued.
We may ask, what can I do? I am just one person in a sea of despair. The prophet is not to be concerned with the size of the task, but rather to make sure they consistently and boldly proclaim the message of the One who has called and sent them to speak the Truth that is of God and from God. When Saint Paul doubted the Lord spoke to him and said; "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness." Right where we are we can make a difference, leave a legacy, touch a life, give someone a hand up, not just a hand out. When seeking to feed the poor, the offer assistance to the marginalized, we seek to recognize and lift up the dignity of the human person no matter their context or situation.
Our motto is, St. Joseph where All are Welcome! Let these not be simple words, but lest transform them into deeds of justice, compassion and love.


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