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JDRF and IBM Collaborate to Research Risk Factors for Type 1 Diabetes in Children
August 17, 2017 Nerd Junkie 260 Views 0 Comments min read
NEW YORK – 18 Aug 2017: IBM (NYSE: IBM) and JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, today announced a new collaboration to develop and apply machine learning methods to analyze years of global T1D research data and identify factors leading to the onset of T1D in children.
T1D affects approximately 1.25 million Americans, and it currently does not have a cure. This research collaboration is expected to create an entry point for T1D in the field of precision medicine, by combining JDRF's connections to research teams around the globe and its subject matter expertise in T1D research with the technical capability and computing power of IBM.
"At JDRF, we are absolutely committed to seeing a world without type 1 diabetes, and with this partnership, we're adding some of the most advanced computing power in the world to our mission," said Derek Rapp, JDRF President and CEO. "JDRF supports researchers all over the world, but never before have we been able to analyze their data comprehensively, in a way that can tell us why some children who are at risk get T1D and others do not. IBM's analysis of the existing data could open the door to understanding the risk factors of T1D in a whole new way, and to one day finding a way to prevent T1D altogether."
IBM scientists will look across at least three different data sets and apply machine learning algorithms to help find patterns and factors at play, with the goal of identifying ways that could delay or prevent T1D in children. In order to match variables and data formats and compare the differing data sets, the scientists plan to leverage previously collected data from global research projects. Data analysis will explore the inclusion of genetic, familial, autoantibody and other variables to create a foundational set of features that is common to all data sets. The models that will be produced will quantify the risk for T1D from the combined dataset using this foundational set of features. As a result, JDRF will be in a better position to identify top predictive risk factors for T1D, cluster patients based on top risk factors, and explore a number of data-driven models for predicting onset.
"Nearly 40,000 new cases of type 1 diabetes will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year. And each new patient creates new records and new data points that, if leveraged, could provide additional understanding of the disease," says Jianying Hu, Senior Manager and Program Director, Center for Computational Health at IBM Research. "The deep expertise our team has in artificial intelligence applied to healthcare data makes us uniquely positioned to help JDRF unlock the insights hidden in this massive data set and advance the field of precision medicine towards the prevention and management of diabetes."
Future phases of the collaboration may consist of furthering the analysis of big data toward the goal of better understanding causes of T1D. They may also consist of analyzing more complex datasets, such as microbiome and genomics or transcriptomics data. Finally, but no less importantly, the knowledge gained through these efforts could also help JDRF in its pursuit of a cure for people with T1D.
ABOUT JDRF
JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers throughout the United States and our six international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter: @JDRF.
ABOUT IBM RESEARCH
For more than seven decades, IBM Research has defined the future of information technology with more than 3,000 researchers in 12 labs located across six continents. Scientists from IBM Research have produced six Nobel Laureates, 10 U.S. National Medals of Technology, five U.S. National Medals of Science, six Turing Awards, 19 inductees in the National Academy of Sciences and 20 inductees into the U.S. National Inventors Hall of Fame. For more information about IBM Research, visit www.ibm.com/research.
ABOUT TYPE 1 DIABETES
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease in which a person's pancreas stops producing insulin, a hormone that enables people to get energy from food. It occurs when the body's immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, called beta cells. While its causes are not yet entirely understood, scientists believe that both genetic factors and environmental triggers are involved. Its onset has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle. There is nothing you can do to prevent T1D, and — at present — nothing you can do to get rid of it.
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Er det "bare", at et andet liv har sluttet sig til mit.
At to øjne røber mig verdener af tillid og hengivenhed.
there stod the sable collie,the lovely golden one.
and there he had created a dog of love ly blue.
he made the darkest of them all.
with tan and white the tri colour of sheer delight.
the blue merle, tri colour and the lovley golden sable one.
three truly noble collies, to them our hearts we loose.
he does evertyhing that I do.
and tells me that he can understand.
a beautiful collie of white and true gold.
Out of all the others, the collie I´d pick.
no dog is his equal on earth or above.


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By Angel Zobel-Rodriguez
Breakfast was finished. I'd jumped through a shower, had coffee in hand, and knew I had plenty of time to write my column later Sunday afternoon. I was looking forward to writing about the thirteenth televised 300, savoring every delivery. I'm the type that peeks at the PBA site and I knew the results (and yes, I'm like that around Christmas too), so I was dreaming of what was to come--Steve Jaros throwing a perfecto on national TV. Would the normally quiet and composed Jaros fall to his knees after the trey bomb? Would he pump his fist in the air? Would he, not unlike Joe Berardi years ago, talk about all the diapers the soon-to-be father of twins could now afford?
We settled in to watch the telecast, turning off a movie we'd been watching, when the announcer came on. OK, tell me what's going to be on SportsCenter and get on with the PBA Tour already, I thought. Then the announcer said the unthinkable, "Due to technical difficulties, the Chattanooga Open will not air..." This was not part of the dream. This was becoming a nightmare. I did the only thing I could think of: I screamed. Long, and loud.
Then I walked into my office, and turned on my computer. Within seconds, other PBA fans--friends--were asking me what was going on. None of us knew, but we all shared the frustration. Why wasn't bowling airing? What could be so difficult about pressing play on a video tape machine? After all, the event was taped the day before. We had so little information, but we moved into a bowling chat room to continue to share what little we knew. We posted links for people to find our group, so that no bowler would be left alone--there's that saying about misery loving company, and we made great companions.
Minutes later, the group kept growing. Even the players who made the telecast and people affiliated with the show had no clue as to what happened. One of the ball reps (someone who's job it is to recommend equipment to the players during the tournament) who'd been at the taping started answering questions about the balls that had been used and about the lane conditions. If we couldn't see it ourselves, we could at least know what happened.
With the help of the online yellow pages, I found ESPN's switchboard, and encouraged people to focus their concerns in a positive way--at least we could be heard. ESPN's operator repeated the same statement that was read over the air. For quite some time, the PBA web site was silent, and with so many people trying to get information there, folks were getting the web version of "busy signals." Finally, the updated PBA web site read that the show would not air due to the dreaded "technical difficulties."
With all that communing, we managed to get past the personal horror of not seeing the telecast, not seeing the thirteenth televised 300 game of the PBA Tour, to the bigger tragedy that affected the players. Questions arose like would Jaros' 300 become the first "untelevised" televised 300 game, and a mere asterisk in the record books?
Steve Jaros obviously lost out. His perfect game didn't air. He was part of history, and only those in attendance will know his reaction. The PBA awarded him his $10,000 prize for a televised 300 during the show. It's not clear at this point if they will continue to consider it televised or not. Lonnie Waliczek missed out on his first television appearance. All five players lost out on the incentive money from their respective sponsors--manufacturers of grips, wrist devices, shoes, and bowling balls. In many cases, their incentive money exceeds the place money for the PBA tournament itself.
Brunswick lost out as well. Jaros was debuting the brand new Mike Aulby MVP signature ball. Having someone throw the new equipment translates into sales, even if few of us are in the realm of pro bowlers. Having someone shoot a perfecto with a new ball would undoubtedly translate into interest at the pro shop.
ESPN lost out, because this smacks all too much of the chopped up telecasts of the PWBA events of a year ago. People who watch bowling want to see that--bowling. Even if the reason is different, excuse the fans who are leery of a network that could chop out an entire match because other sports ran late. They find time for chain saw competitions, but bowling takes a back seat.
Advertisers lost out. In local markets, people that bought airtime during a bowling event, hoping to showcase a tournament or a bowling center, instead had their ads running during car crashes. Judging by how many bowlers I talked to, not too many of them stayed around after the announcer's message.
And of course, the PBA lost out. With the added lead-in from SportsCenter the night before regarding the perfect game and no other major sports competing with it, they could have had the biggest audience in years.
In the end, bowling loses out, because as fans, we're missing the opportunity to see our heroes. PBA, no more, please. Two controversies in two weeks is more than enough.
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Bringing the Message: Naomi Diouf and Diamano Coura West African Dance Company
By Rob Taylor
July 1, 2014, PUBLISHED BY IN DANCE
My conversation with Naomi Diouf, who with her husband Dr. Zakayria (Zak) Diouf is artistic director of Diamano Coura West African Dance Company, came
about because of the upcoming celebration, processional, and performance they are creating in collaboration with Jikelele Dance Theater on July 18 at San Francisco's City Hall, celebrating the life of Nelson Mandela. The event, part of the monthly Rotunda Dance Series, will also be the closing event for the 2014 San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival.
Naomi recalled the huge celebrations that were held for Mandela when he visited Oakland in 1990 shortly after he was released from prison, but before he was elected President of South Africa: "The Bay Area put on a grand welcoming." For the event on July 18, "our thinking is that if the Bay Area put on a grand affair to celebrate his release from prison, it is appropriate that we also do something now to celebrate his transition, his going home."
Naomi explains, "it's an African tradition for someone of his status—he's like a chief. That's why the City Hall event is designed to celebrate that transition." Naomi and Zak are designing the event in collaboration with Jikelele's artistic director, Thamsanqa Hlatywayo, a South African choreographer who grew up in apartheid South Africa.
Naomi is from Liberia and Zak is Senegalese, but it's not surprising that Diamano Coura has taken the initiative in organizing a celebration. Since Zak first formed the company in 1975, Diamano Coura has been a leading force in the Bay Area's African dance community. I met up with Naomi to hear about what they are planning for the Mandela tribute, but also to discuss perceptions of African dance, how the community has changed over time and where Diamano Coura is heading as the company approaches its 40th anniversary.
photo by RJ Muna
Naomi first came to the US as an exchange student in 1972. She was here for a year before going back to Liberia, returning in 1974 more or less permanently. She was living in San Diego when she met Zak who was doing choreography for a company she danced in. In 1987, when he returned to the Bay Area, she came with him.
I ask Naomi to describe the Bay Area African dance community she encountered in the late eighties. "It operated on a smaller scale, but there was a passion and a desire among people to make this thing bigger—a desire to get back to their roots. People came from all over to be part of the African dance community in the Bay Area. There was this unity in the community that was fantastic. It's not that it doesn't still exist, but it was on a different scale—it was much more intimate."
She describes for me the vitality of the dance community centered in what was then named the Alice Arts Center and is now the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, named for another leader from the community whose life was cut short by a drunk driver in 2003.
"Drummers and dancers moved from class to class. Everyone took everyone's class. There was constant communication going on about African arts, African music, African dance, and it was all over the place," Naomi recalls. The Mandeleo Institute based in the Alice Arts Center and directed by Ghanaian musicians Kwaku and CK Ladzekpo organized an annual African cultural festival called The Africans Are Coming, and they were: "the flourishing of African arts in the Bay Area meant that more African artists came to the Bay Area—it was an exciting time. It was a rich environment," Naomi recollects.
And it changed? "Well, yes all things change. There was the demise of the institute. The earthquake in '89 happened and we all had to vacate this building for a while. There was dispersal. We lost many companies. Dancers have to move on. They started doing individual work, which prevented them from committing to company rehearsals, and if you don't have committed dancers you don't have a company."
She continues, "the Mandeleo Institute was successful at securing funding and dispersing it to individual companies" during the eighties and early nineties, but when that ended "companies had to find their own way." Now she thinks "the funding situation is even worse, because you have more companies in the Bay Area vying for the same small pool of money."
Related to this, and even more challenging is the simple act of finding time to work together. "Everyone has their artistic pursuits, but you have to make a living at the same time," she says. Before, the community "was smaller, and we rehearsed in the same space we watched each other's rehearsals. That's not the case now."
To help force artists in the community to make time for collaboration, every spring Diamano Coura presents Collage des Cultures Africaines. This showcase of the Bay Area's dance, music and culture is a structured with a "vision to bring artists together."
Naomi states that another core element of Collage is "to show the differences and similarities that exist in African cultures. It's to give young people in the community an opportunity to appreciate the diversity of their cultures, to understand why it's important, and to be able to claim all of it as theirs. It's like looking into a closet and seeing all of your different outfits. They all belong to you, they're all different and there's not one better than another— they're all a part of who you are."
I ask Naomi what she wants people outside the community to understand about African dance, and she describes a patronizing tone she often hears when people refer to her art: "It's African dance, it's folk dance. You guys don't have [an] academy, African dancers don't go through a rigorous training, so it's not a dance discipline like ballet."
Her response is unfiltered: "I think my dancers have more discipline than your paid companies. They work all day, they have to take care of their kids before and after they work, and then they have to lug the kids to rehearsal. And I'm there, and I am not thinking about their jobs, or what they've had to do for their kids. No. They get in that rehearsal space and I want to see work [pounds fist]. I want to bring your body on, I want you to start hard from the beginning, to know your routine. I want you to dance in your own puddle of sweat. That's how hard I want you to dance."
Naomi challenges audiences to "understand that African dance has a technique, and I demand my dancers study that technique. The technique is what will carry you and sustain you in performance. If a dancer doesn't understand the technique they do not fulfill the performance."
She explains for me that "most of our performances are dance-drama and there are 45-50 pieces in the repertoire. Our dancers have to learn how to act, how to sing, they have to create their own costumes and know how to mend them. They're learning songs in different languages and they have to understand the language of the song, so there are 10 to 15 different languages" the dancers need to have some understanding of.
Naomi pauses, "But I don't really feel like I have to defend African dance from people who don't get it—they see it if they want to see it, and they don't if they won't. But I see it. I see it when I work with ballet dancers. For them, understanding and performing the correct African moves is just as challenging and requires the same rigor"as their ballet technique. Naomi and Zak havebeen commissioned many times to work with ballet companies doing work that incorporates some aspect of African dance. Most notably was their collaboration with Val Caniparoli on Lambarena for the San Francisco Ballet, which has been re-staged by the Pacific Northwest Ballet, Singapore Ballet and the Ballet of Florida, among others.
I ask if she likes doing that work. She replies, "I do…It's just that there's never enough come to my art form, my style.The most time I've had with a ballet company is two weeks. Mostly it's just one week. Understanding a dance doesn't work like that."
Diamano Coura, in the Senegalese Woloff language means, "those who bring the message." Within the Diamano Coura Dance Company that means everything within the performance is educational. And a large part of Naomi and Zak's focus on connecting with young people. Naomi says, "we teach the youth about the relationship of music to their academic lives, so they understand they are not playing music isolated from what they are learning in a math or history class. Certain rhythms have a mathematic component that you need to understand in order to understand the music.
Another educational component is sustainability: "We do farming dance, and in learning the dance, young people start to understand that they are a group of people who are connected to what they buy and what they eat. Traditional dance can be used to educate, and to form connections that are relevant to their everyday lives," she explains.
When she watches her students dance "I see a beam of light, and I let them know. I say 'you had that in you and I'm glad I could pull it out.' I want to continue pulling it out, and I want other people to help pull out the light out as well."
Naomi teaches at Berkeley High School and Zak teaches at Laney College. I get the sense they don't really differentiate between the missions of their day jobs and their night jobs, and Naomi concurs: "We live our belief. We do not separate our beliefs from our practice. It's all the same. Many people wake up and dread going to work. I look forward to going work, and think it's a blessing."
Rob Taylor is a writer and arts administrator working in the San Francisco Bay Area.


Humans can communicate about factual states of the world (`there is no apple in the basket'), but can also convey and interpret information about mental states (`she does not know there is an apple in the basket'). Everyday communication largely depends on this ability to represent, to strategize, and to act upon information about mental states of other people. Using interactive game-theoretical scenarios, this project combines two levels of investigation: logic-based models to capture the structure and the complexity of reasoning about mental states underlying communication, and neurocognitive research to define the neural mechanisms supporting those complexity demands. In particular, this project will explore different ways of modeling pragmatic and non-verbal communication, to study the structure of the cognitive capacities that enable people to engage in such forms of communication. It will investigate to what extent higher levels of reasoning (about mental states) are helpful or necessary to engage in these forms of communication.
This project brings tools from the formal study of logic and computer science to cognitive neuroscience of human communication. The fact that it investigates how much higher-order knowledge of what the other participants of the conversation believe and desire is required for successful communication is highly innovative.
A Dynamic Epistemic Logic model was created to model referential language games, which are communication games in which communicators are hypothesized to coordinate their (communicative) behaviour by means of Gricean reasoning. Our model explicitly models the qualitative reasoning that could lead to such coordination, and it models how many levels of reasoning are needed for a given instance to reach successful communication. The predictions of the model were compared to those of existing models. Currently a behavioural experiment is being set up, to test the predictions of the model with experimental data. In addition, a set-up was made to model the Tacit Communication Game using the Iterated Best Response model, in which the TCG is modelled as a signalling game. This model will be used to run simulations in 2017, and the outcome of the simulations will be compared to existing data of human performance.


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Adalimumab Biosimilar Succeeds in RA
ABP 501 appeared clinically equivalent to Humira in a clinical trial.
by Nancy Walsh Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today February 04, 2015
A biosimilar to adalimumab (Humira) met its primary endpoint of clinical equivalence in a phase III study evaluating its efficacy for rheumatoid arthritis, manufacturer Amgen announced.
The study included 526 patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis who had previously had an inadequate response to methotrexate. They were randomized to receive the biosimilar, ABP 501, or adalimumab in subcutaneous doses of 40 mg every 2 weeks.
The primary endpoint was a 20% improvement according to the criteria of the American College of Rheumatology at week 24. Amgen did not indicate what percentage of patients achieved this outcome.
"The biosimilar met the equivalence margin that was set for the study," said Richard Markus, vice president of global development at Amgen.
This is the second phase III study of the adalimumab biosimilar. A previous study found that ABP 501 also met the prespecified equivalence margin among patients with plaque psoriasis.
"Biosimilars are foundationally different than generic drugs. Our goal is to make it as close as possible to the reference monoclonal antibody, with the same amino acid sequence," Markus told MedPage Today.
In 2012, the FDA issued a guidance on biosimilar regulation indicating the types of data it would require to approve these products.
"In developing a biosimilar, the first requirement is to have an analytic comparison to show that it closely matches the originator product, and then you have to do a pharmacokinetic study to show that you have the same absorption and elimination. Then you do a clinical study to evaluate efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity," Markus explained.
ABP 501 also was comparable in safety and immunogenicity to adalimumab, he noted.
"Our goal is to expand patient access to make these important biologics available to patients who may not have access to them," he said in an interview.
No biosimilar drug has yet reached the U.S. market. Last August, the FDA approved an insulin glargine product made by Eli Lilly, called Basaglar, that is a close analog of Sanofi's Lantus, but the agency forbade Lilly from actually marketing it until a patent dispute with Sanofi is resolved, which has not yet happened.


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Q: Plotting Noisy Experimental data I want to plot experimental data (from the atomic absorption), but it is hard to make smooth the data. I tried to use Gaussian Filter, but it only works for the 1D data, and I am not sure how I can apply to 3D data.
Here is the sample model (because of the large file).
data6 = << "https://pastebin.com/raw/t2yf551A";

ListContourPlot[data6
 , ColorFunction -> (ColorData["TemperatureMap"][
     Rescale[#, {0.4, 1}]] &), ColorFunctionScaling -> False,
 ClippingStyle -> Automatic, Contours -> 30, ImageSize -> 800,
 AspectRatio -> 1, InterpolationOrder -> 3]

My theory predicts the plot such that,

I am seeing kind of matching behavior, but due to the noise, it is hard to make any point. Especially, the data near x=0, there is a sharp change, so my interpolation failed to capture the behavior.
Just in case, here is original data from google drive,
hhh1i = Interpolation[RandomSample[data4, 30000]]
data6 = Select[
   Flatten[
    Table[{x - y, y,
      hhh1i[57.14285714285714` (0.775` + 1.` x), y]}, {x, -0.8, 0.8,
      0.01}, {y, -0.4, 0.8, 0.01}], 1]
   , -0.2 < #[[1]] < 0.2 && -0.4 < #[[2]] < 0.6 &];

A: There are several ways to do what OP requests. Below is one way using standard interpolation.
First we interpolate the data:
data = << "https://pastebin.com/raw/t2yf551A";
F = Interpolation[Map[{Most[#], Last[#]} &, data], InterpolationOrder -> 1];

Here we plot together as scatter plot of the original data and 3D plot with the interpolation function:
Show[
 ListPointPlot3D[data, PlotStyle -> Blue,
  PlotLegends ->
   SwatchLegend[{Blue, Orange}, {"data", "interpolated"}]],
 Plot3D[F[x, y], {x, Min[data[[All, 1]]], Max[data[[All, 1]]]}, {y,
   Min[data[[All, 2]]], Max[data[[All, 2]]]},
  PerformanceGoal -> "Speed", Mesh -> All],
 PlotLegends -> {"data", "interpolated"},
 ImageSize -> Large
 ]

Alternatively, we compute the interpolated points on a regular grid first and then (list-)plot them:
lsPoints =
  Flatten[Table[{x, y, F[x, y]}, {x, Min[data[[All, 1]]],
     Max[data[[All, 1]]], 0.02}, {y, Min[data[[All, 2]]],
     Max[data[[All, 2]]], 0.02}], 1];

Show[
 {ListPointPlot3D[data, PlotStyle -> Blue,
   PlotLegends ->
    SwatchLegend[{Blue, Orange}, {"data", "interpolated"}]],
  ListPlot3D[lsPoints]},
 ImageSize -> Large
 ]

A: The first obstacle for smoothing is, that your data are not ordered. There is no neighbour relationship. Therefore, first you need to sort the data. Then you may use "ArrayFilter" with some filter function. For an example, I will use the simple Mean, but you may try more sophistic smoothing.
dat = Sort@data6;
dat[[All, 3]] = ArrayFilter[Mean[Flatten[#]] &, dat[[All, 3]], 10];

ListContourPlot[dat,
 ColorFunction -> (ColorData["TemperatureMap"][
     Rescale[#, {0.4, 1}]] &), ColorFunctionScaling -> False,
 ClippingStyle -> Automatic, Contours -> 30, ImageSize -> 800,
 AspectRatio -> 1, InterpolationOrder -> 3]

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Raf Simons Exits Dior
In a Shocking Announcement, LVMH Confirmed This Morning That Raf Simons Will Not Renew His Contract With Christian Dior. In a Preview of V's November Issue, Catch a Glimpse of His 2016 Resort Collection by Simon Procter, as Editor Patrik Sandberg Looks Back on a Short but Bewildering Tenure by One of Fashion's Creative Giants
Photography: Simon Procter
Text: Patrik Sandberg
This morning, chief executive officer Sidney Toledano announced that Raf Simons will part ways with the house of Christian Dior, having decided not to renew his contract. The sixth designer to take the reins of the brand, Simons famously succeeded John Galliano following his turbulent and much-publicized firing, taking the helm in early 2012.
As captured in Frédéric Tcheng's documentary Dior and I, Simons's assimilation into the formidable atelier of Dior and his subsequent upheaval of the brand's creative direction—ranging from haute couture to seasonal and pre-seasonal ready-to-wear—was a nerve racking process, albeit one that revealed a stunning symmetry between Simons's vision as a designer and that of Dior himself. In much the same way the atelier's artisans took to Simons's modern updates on house classics, the fashion industry came to regard the nascent marriage between Simons and Dior as one that held a beaming promise of longevity.
Yet here we are. In an age with a fashion media cycle that all but thrives on the ins and outs of designers at Parisian houses, Raf Simons has still somehow managed to shock the industry with his departure, an impressive feat in a business where rumors run rampant regarding comings and goings (most recently, these have focused on Phoebe Philo, Riccardo Tisci, and even a possible retirement for Karl Lagerfeld, but not Simons).
While rumors will undoubtedly rocket from the ether regarding who will next take the helm of one of LVMH's crown jewels, Simons's tenure at Dior is one to be celebrated for its impact, brief as it may have been. His ingenuity and "nostalgia for the future" has sent a ricochet of influence across the fashion industry, his ideas palpable in the collections of numerous other designers. In a 180-degree pivot from the historically minded, romantic fantasies of Galliano before him, Simons took the house of Dior in a bold, austere, yet incandescent new direction, exploring energetic frontiers of color, texture, fabrication, and technique that never ceased to feel fresh and unexpected. In his standout Fall 2013 couture collection, Simons reoriented the common wisdom regarding haute couture by pulling references from seemingly incompatible global cultures and mish-mashing them into a parade of blockbuster psychedelia in which no two looks were the same. With his final couture collection, for Fall 2015, Simons's salute to the Flemish masters hybridized with New Look proportions led to an industry-wide ripple in favor of Guinevere dresses and renaissance inspired sleeves, collars, and metal detailing.
Under Simons, Dior also produced some unforgettable fashion shows. From the designer's debut in a Parisian salon lined with over one million fresh flowers to his sumo-wrestling ring spectacle in Tokyo to Pierre Cardin's Palais Bulles in the south of France (which I recall in V's upcoming winter issue, and is captured by Simon Procter below), the Simons stamp on Dior is one that those of us lucky enough to have witnessed it won't likely forget for as long as we live. Though his reasons for leaving have not been disclosed (Cathy Horyn has some theories), it is of some solace that we can look forward to the master's mind at work in the continuing form of his men's collections at his own brand.
Regardless, the revolving door has been reopened. So who's next?
For more on Raf Simons and his resort collection for Dior, pick up V98, on stands November 7.
Friday Finds: May 25th
Dior Couture Fall 2016 Backstage
Alber Elbaz Leaving Lanvin
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Martin Morales, acclaimed chef, author, and entrepreneur is our featured speaker on June 23rd. We will taste the exquisite Peruvian fusion cuisine at his newly opened Ceviche Old Street, and sample natural wines from the best producers in Chile. Join us for an evening of great conversation, hear stories of what was like working with Steve Jobs and the challenges of branding music, goods, services, iTunes, and how he has made a leap to the culinary world and awakened Londoners to the subtle zestiness of Modern Peruvian cuisine, marrying tradition with a daring no one else has yet achieved. After running iTunes Pan Europe and most recently Disney Music, Martin morales founded Ceviche and Andina.
He has also launched Tiger's Milk Records, a music company dedicated to discovering new and old artists from Peru as well as the Ceviche cookbook with Orion, and supports Amantani.org.uk, a charity helping very poor children in Peru. He also runs cooking masterclasses and special events, and is creating a beautiful line of ingredients and products.
We chose a selection of natural wines from South America, where the winemakers are dedicated to the quality of the soil as well as of their methods of production. These are sublime organic wines, and have been paired up under the watchful eye of Jorge. You are in for a treat.
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Welcome to the daily email for media members that includes news and notes from The University of Southern Mississippi. Today's email includes news releases about the USM Foundation reaching an historic endowment milestone. In addition, history Professor Andrew Wiest is available to discuss the possibility of a meeting between President Donald Trump and Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
President Donald Trump announced recently that he would not be opposed to meeting with Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Dr. Andrew Wiest, University Distinguished Professor of History and Founding Director of the Dale Center for the Study of War and Society, is available today to discuss the possibility of the two world leaders convening and the impacts such a meeting might have on the countries' future relations. To schedule an interview, contact David Tisdale or Van Arnold. For a full list of USM media experts visit: http://news.usm.edu/resource/usm-faculty-experts-media-requests.
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From the outset all five pilot Voluntary Right to Buy (VRTB) housing associations have been committed to sharing our learning with our sector.
Conscious that others are starting to prepare for a national VRTB programme, we joined with the National Housing Federation (NHF) to commission research that would deliver its findings throughout the pilot.
Today we're able to share the initial findings from that research.
The Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR), based at Sheffield Hallam University, was appointed in February to investigate all aspects of the pilot and its effectiveness, including levels of demand.
The research will also allow us to start discussing issues that are not part of the pilot, such as the development of a portable discount and how replacement programmes could work.
Determining exemptions and eligibility can be challenging and time consuming.
Advertising the VRTB has created a renewed interest from those who are eligible for the Preserved Right to Buy.
Many applicants are planning to fund their purchase wholly or partially from savings or family contributions, making take-up hard to predict.
There is tentative evidence of a high level of pent-up demand, which could mean lots of early applications.
There is a concern about managing expectations, as sales cannot proceed until the Housing and Planning Bill becomes law.
The pilots are treating the VRTB as a commercial product, and are encouraging applicants to take ownership and responsibility of the process.
There are differences in the way housing associations will exercise their discretion not to sell properties albeit within a common framework – reflecting both local housing need and business priorities.
The different application processes include a fully digitised process, fraud protection procedures, and a mixture of approaches on communication and support to reflect local circumstances.
The pilot is attempting to address some of the criticisms of the original RTB policy, for example by seeking to restrict lettings of the properties sold and seeking a financial commitment from applicants before incurring third party costs such as valuations.
These early findings highlight some of the similarities as well as the differences between the pilot housing associations and their operating areas. This reinforces the importance of fitting the VRTB offer to local circumstances. Further findings will help us understand how a balance between flexibility and consistency can be struck so that VRTB works across the country.
Delivering the pilot in such a short space of time has been a massive commitment for the five pilot housing associations, and we've all learned an enormous amount already – not least about teamwork! While the final report won't be available until September, we'll share the findings from the CRESR as they emerge.


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Anzac Day: Beautiful piano rendition of national anthem released
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Emma Cropper
Credits: Image - Supplied / Kris Baines; Video - Newshub.
A stunning piano version of the National Anthem has been released to mark Anzac Day.
Canterbury pianist Kris Baines says he hopes his version of God Defend New Zealand can help better reflect the song's meaning.
"I have a great love for our national anthem," he says.
"[I] find its key themes of divine defence and freedom a fitting tribute to those who fought and died for that freedom."
The music video shows Baines playing piano against different Canterbury landscapes, including fields of grass and rolling hills.
The video has been endorsed by WW100, the national group arranging World War One centennial events throughout New Zealand. It has gained more than 6000 views within its first three days on Facebook.
Wednesday marks 103 years since New Zealand soldiers landed in Gallipoli's Anzac Cove.


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What to see during the second week of the Chicago International Film Festival
By Michael Glover Smith Posted: Monday October 17 2016, 11:44am
The Chicago International Film Festival this week with daily screenings through October 27. My best bets for the second week are a pair of features, one old and one new, from this year's impressive Black Perspectives category.
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Julie Dash, one of the key members of the "L.A. Rebellion" school of black filmmakers that includes Charles Burnett and Haile Gerima, will attend this year's CIFF to present a restored 25th anniversary version of her seminal feature, Daughters of the Dust. Unlike her male counterparts, who directed their first features in the late '70s and early '80s, Dash's independent breakthrough feature wasn't completed until 1991. It was worth the wait: Daughters of the Dust is a uniquely poetic and moving film about members of the Gullah culture, former slaves and their descendents living on the Sea Islands off the coast of South Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The focus is on one family in particular, the Peazants, as they plan on leaving their island home and immigrating to the mainland for good—but Daughters is primarily a non-narrative experience, one based more on African folklore traditions than traditional Western storytelling. Dash creates indelible images of the family's female members frolicking on the beach in period costume, their movements abstracted by slow-motion cinematography. These images are accompanied by the lyrical voice-over narration of Nana, the matriarch of the family, and her "unborn" great-great granddaughter, both of whom ruminate on the importance of tradition and memory.
Although Chicagoans will have plenty of chances to see it when it opens in wide release on Friday, October 28, the local premiere of Moonlight will occur two days earlier at CIFF. Writer and director Barry Jenkins' second feature, a follow-up to his acclaimed micro-budget debut Medicine and Melancholy from 2008, is my favorite American film of the year. It uses a unique tripartite structure to tell the story of a young man's search for his own identity across three different periods of his life (each of which corresponds to a different name or nickname: childhood/"Little," adolescence/Chiron, and adulthood/"Black"). As in Todd Haynes' I'm Not There, the fact that the three exceptional actors who portray the central character (including Chicago's own Ashton Sanders) do not particularly look alike works to the film's advantage; it forces viewers to reconcile the philosophical notion of an individual "containing multitudes." This quiet, heartrending portrait of what it's like to grow up gay, black and poor in America today is also made with an impressive command of film form (Jenkins has cited Claire Denis and Hou Hsiao-Hsien as influences on his lush and tactile images) that is all-too-rare among contemporary independent filmmakers.
Daughters of the Dust screens on October 23. Moonlight screens on October 26. For more information, including ticket info and showtimes, visit www.chicagofilmfestival.com.
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As in previous years, we celebrate the St. Nicholas on December 6th in Bol, On that day, we give all the children in Bol from one year old to the fourth grade of elementary school.
Each child will receive a package of at least 120.00 kunas so we kindly ask that according to the number of insured children in your company or craft, as well as privately, you pay that minimum amount of gifts to the account below but also that according to your options and wish to further assist you with this gift and gift program we will have during this holiday season. Please note that your money is intended for children and gifts, and any surplus of funds we sincerely hope will be credited to the account of the Brački pupoljak Association, which is already well known to you, and which our help is of utmost importance. Please note that the Municipality of Bol allocates funds for this beautiful tradition that has been held in Bol for years.
As part of the upcoming holidays, and also for donations, there will be several plays and programs for children and towns in Bol in December.
Bol County Center for Culture – with a mention for Sv. Nikola).
We also urge you to make your payment at the FINA branch in Bol for a complete insight into your income up to December 1, 2017, so that we can order and pay gifts for children on time.
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Q: Can't get data to display in textbox from a programmatically created datagridview I am programmatically creating 3 datagridviews depending on what is selected in a listbox.
I am creating them this way because working with a lot of objects on the form is messy and difficult, this is a lot cleaner.
But no matter what type of event I introduce outside of the listBox1_SelectedIndexChanged event, and I have looked at lots of websites and tried a half dozen different ways,  I can't get the text box I have created to display text from these datagridviews. (I have been working only with data from gridC so far)
I can't help but feel that the way the grid is being created has something to do with this. Has anyone done this before? I would really prefer to stick with creating them on the fly if possible.
Sorry if I have left out something someone might need to know.  Thank you!!
Code:
 (I've deleted the contents of the other two if statements):
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.ComponentModel;
using System.Data;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using System.Windows.Forms;
using System.Data.SqlClient;
using System.IO;
using System.Configuration;

namespace MyWiki_8_4_16
{
    public partial class Form1 : Form
    {
        SqlConnection conn = new SqlConnection("<Connection String>");
        string qryQuery = null;
        DataGridView gridC = new DataGridView();
        DataGridView gridG = new DataGridView();
        DataGridView gridF = new DataGridView();

        public Form1()
        {
            InitializeComponent();
            conn.Open();
            DataSet ds = new DataSet();
            SqlDataAdapter adapter = new SqlDataAdapter(
            "select Stuff(table_name, 1, 4, '') as table_name  from INFORMATION_SCHEMA.Tables where table_name not like 'Ref%'", conn);
            adapter.Fill(ds);
            this.listBox1.DataSource = ds.Tables[0];
            this.listBox1.DisplayMember = "table_name";
            conn.Close();
            gridC.Visible = false;
            gridC.SelectionMode = DataGridViewSelectionMode.FullRowSelect;
        }

        private void listBox1_SelectedIndexChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            string text = listBox1.GetItemText(listBox1.SelectedItem);
            string constring = ("Data Source=DSPL7722\\KATMO;Initial Catalog=Physics;Integrated Security=True");
            SqlConnection con = new SqlConnection(constring);
            if (text == "Categories")
            {
                con.Open();
                qryQuery = ("select Category from tbl_categories");
                SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand(qryQuery, con);
                cmd.CommandType = CommandType.Text;
                SqlDataAdapter sda = new SqlDataAdapter(cmd);
                DataTable dt = new DataTable();
                this.Controls.Add(gridC);
                gridC.DataSource = dt;
                sda.SelectCommand = cmd;
                sda.Fill(dt);
                gridC.Visible = true;
                gridF.Visible = false;
                gridG.Visible = false;
                gridC.Location = new Point(0, 0);
            }
            else if (text == "Glossary")
            {

            }
            else if (text == "Formulas")
            {

            }
        }

        private void dataGridView1_CellContentClick(object sender, DataGridViewCellEventArgs e)
        {
            if (e.RowIndex >= 0)
            {
                DataGridViewRow row = this.gridC.Rows[e.RowIndex];
                if (row != null)
                    txt_Col1.Text = row.Cells["Category"].Value.ToString();
            }
        }
    }//class
}//namespace

Another one:
private void dataGridView_SelectionChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
    DataGridViewCell cell = null;
    foreach (DataGridViewCell selectedCell in gridC.SelectedCells)
    {
        cell = selectedCell;
        break;
    }
    if (cell != null)
    {
        DataGridViewRow row = cell.OwningRow;
        txt_Col1.Text = row.Cells["Category"].Value.ToString();
    }
}
private void Form1_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
{

}

A: You are setting the datatable to girdview datasource first and then filling it which is not correct and should be other way round like
            SqlDataAdapter sda = new SqlDataAdapter(cmd);
            DataTable dt = new DataTable();
            this.Controls.Add(gridC);
            sda.SelectCommand = cmd;
            sda.Fill(dt);
            gridC.DataSource = dt;

Moreover, looks like at any time you are using only one gridview based on the condition in if block and with that I see it's unnecessary to have 3 gridviews and as well there is no reason why you can't have it declared in design time.

A: is this what you mean?
you want to pass the text/string value from your datagrid going to your textbox.
try this one
int index = gridC.CurrentRow.Index;
txt_Col1.Text = gridC.Rows[index].Cells["Category"].Value.ToString();


Current Creek or Current River is located near Montauk State Park has some of the bigger fish in the state. The nine-mile stretch of river between the park and Cedar Grove Bridge is a blue ribbon trout stream, and some of the best fishing anywhere. If that is not enough, there is an eight-mile stretch of white ribbon fly-fishing below this stretch. Having two great stretches of fly fishing so close together is pretty amazing, you can't really ask for much more than that.
This river near Eminence MO holds large Brown trout, with a very large percentage big enough to be kept at over 18". In addition to the nice Brown's, there is also a good supply of Rainbow's mixed in as well. Determining what flies to use on this stream is the tough part since there are no great hatches.
You may find yourself using non-traditional patterns like Zug bugs or leeches along with traditional patterns like Pheasant Tails and Hare's Ears. Copper Johns and Pheasant Tails can bring success, but figuring out what to cast is very difficult on this river so bring a nice assortment with you.
The river is great for floating mostly because of the limited amount of access points to the river for the waders. You can enter the river at Montauk State Park near the last parking lot in the park. There is also access off of some country roads near the stream, at Baptist Camp Access, Parker Access and Cedar Grove Access. Below the Tan Vat Access is where the fly-fishing really comes alive and is a great place to pull up some river to call your own.
The lower white ribbon stretch has 3 main road access points at Cedar Grove, Welch Spring and Akers Ferry. You cannot wade the entire river of either section because some of the pools are too deep to wade across. This is why some people will use a float tube or boat to fish many parts of the river. You will need to hit a stretch of river and work all the water you can in both directions and either repeat this process or move to another section.
Current Creek is a great trout stream even though the access is somewhat limited. Some times you just need to work a little harder to find great fishing. When you find a great spot here and finally figure out what the fish are looking for you are in for a great day.
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Home Science Test for repetitive behaviors flags autism in adults
Test for repetitive behaviors flags autism in adults
A new self-assessment that measures the frequency and severity of repetitive behaviors could help diagnose autism in adults.
These behaviors include common habits and routines, such as lining up objects or arranging them in patterns, fiddling obsessively with objects, or insisting that aspects of a daily routine remain exactly the same.
Autism experts at Cardiff University and La Trobe University, Melbourne, tested the assessment on British and Australian adults (311 participants in total) with and without an autism diagnosis.
While adults without an autism diagnosis showed a high tendency for repetitive behaviors, the individuals with an autism diagnosis consistently scored significantly higher on this measure.
"Many measures used for research and diagnoses of autism rely on parents, teachers, or caregivers to report the behaviors of individuals with the condition," says Professor Sue Leekam of Cardiff University and director of the Wales Autism Research Centre.
"What our research has done is develop a test where individuals can report on their own behaviors, for both research and clinical purposes, ensuring we get a fuller picture of the way that these behaviors affect people," she adds.
Repetitive behaviors are not just common in autism, they are also a symptom associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Parkinson's disease, and Tourette syndrome.
The test on its own cannot diagnose autism because repetitive behaviors are common to other conditions and because repetitive behaviors are only one criterion for a diagnosis of autism. The test has been designed to help clinicians in the diagnostic process.
What is remarkable is that increased behaviors normally assessed in infancy can also be measured in a self-report form in adulthood.
The next phase of the research will be to trial the test on people of all ages with autism before implementing its use in clinics across the UK. People who are older than 18 are encouraged to participate in the research online by visiting http://sites.cardiff.ac.uk/rbq2a/online/.
The findings are reported in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
Source: Cardiff University
This text is published here under a Creative Commons License.
Author: Chris Jones-Cardiff
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MotoGP Assen: Pedrosa 'completely out of tyre range'
Peter McLaren
"I got just 30-degrees on the rear tyre. So I was completely out of the working range" - Dani Pedrosa.
Dani Pedrosa was left a sitting duck throughout Saturday's wet track sessions at Assen, the lightest rider on the grid unable to get his rear tyre within its operating temperature.
The Repsol Honda rider was last in the soaking morning FP3 session and went on to qualify twelfth and last of the riders in Q2.
But it could have been much worse.
Pedrosa only made it through to Q2 by setting the tenth-best dry Friday time. Had the Spaniard been forced to take part in Q1, and set the same time as in Q2, he would be starting 23rd and last, almost one-second from next slowest rider Tito Rabat.
"Today was a very difficult day because in the rain with the wet tyres I had no grip, especially the rear tyre. When the track was completely wet I had zero grip," Pedrosa confirmed.
"We tried to work with the setting of the bike, we worked with the tyres, the technicians from Michelin and I worked also on the track to try to get temperature in the tyres. Doing laps, doing different riding. But I got just 30-degrees on the rear tyre. So I was completely out of the range of the tyre working.
"I was not in the same situation as the other riders today on the track. I was completely off. I only got some more temperature when the track was drying out. When the track dries and you can ride better with the wet tyre, it means the tyre is too hard. Or I'm too light...
"In FP4 at Le Mans when it was completely raining I had the same problem. I was almost last because I cannot get any temperature in the tyres. Again."
Pedrosa, who weighs just 51kg and often has to hear other riders talk of the advantage he gains in acceleration and less tyre stress, added: "Today I don't think you will hear some riders complaining that I'm too light, and that's why I don't damage the tyres!"
If it's wet like this again on Sunday, will you even be able to finish the race?
"I can finish the race but very slow. You could see how they overtake me today," replied Pedrosa, who was 3.5s off the pole pace of Johann Zarco.
And if the race is dry?
"Starting twelfth is not easy and for sure I don't have the best rhythm, or the best feeling in this track. So I think tomorrow is going to be a very difficult race at the beginning, to get the good position. To know where I am and get a feeling for the track. For sure I will try to recover positions but there are still some riders that can be faster than me here, so I need to focus very much for tomorrow and see how many places I can recover.
Pedrosa is fourth in the world championship, 27-points from Maverick Vinales, who is starting just ahead of him in eleventh after also struggling in qualifying.
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Migratory locusts, while a destructive pest in many countries, provide an excellent source of livefood for many exotic pets.
The wide range of sizes from hoppers (usually around 1cm long) to adults (reaching upwards of 5cm) suit everything from praying mantis nymphs to large lizards and mammals, and some hobbyists raise locusts as pets in themselves.
For information on feeding locusts, please see our article on gutloading.
While locusts will survive several days in the containers they are sent in without any ill effects, it is recommended that if you plan to keep them longer the locusts are transferred to a pet-pal style tank or similar. A well ventilated container is preferable, and some sticks to climb on and shed from will be appreciated. No substrate is required, and the housing should be cleaned regularly.
Locusts like it hot and dry, daytime temperatures in the 90's (farenheit) are ideal, and will encourage feeding and growth, however if you are not keeping the locusts for long, and are not keen for them to grow, room temperature should be fine.
Locusts may be purchased as hoppers and raised to the desired size. While this does require pre-planning and maintenance, food is generally freely available and this approach can reduce livefood bills substantially in the long run.
However long you're keeping locusts, keep the enclosure dry at all times. Moisture is derived from food items, and humididty for any length of time often results in high fatality rates.
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For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God… For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now (Rom 8:19, 22).
The whole universe is groaning, waiting and calling us forth as his children, every one of us, God's sons of light. Whether you know it or not, you are called to be a true son of the light, a fully matured son of God, in order to change and transform the whole universe in which we live. We are to bring everything back into the order God always intended from eternity past. That is how we are to answer creation's call.
While you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become sons of light (John 12:36).
You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We are not of the night, nor of darkness (1Thess 5:5).
Then the righteous shall shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear (Matt 13:43).
God wants us to hear what He is saying. There is a sound coming from heaven in these days, which is calling forth the children of God to be revealed on earth. It is calling us to be like Jesus, to say the things that Jesus would say and to do the things that Jesus did.
So that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe (Phil. 2:15).
God wants us to be shining like stars in the midst of all the darkness that there is in the world, so that we bring light and transform that darkness. The world is only dark because we are not bringing enough light. God wants to manifest His light through us. It is our destiny to restore light to the whole universe as revealed sons of God.
God wants to reveal us. He wants to show us off and to demonstrate who we are, because it will demonstrate who He is.
Everything Jesus did on the earth, He did as a man. He gave up His majesty and came to live among us. He was anointed by the power of the Holy Spirit to do everything that He did. Jesus did not do it as God. So we have no excuse.
If He had done it as God, we could legitimately say, 'we cannot do that, because we are not God'. He did it as a man to show us what is possible for sons of God, operating in the power and authority of God's kingdom. We are joint heirs with Christ. He conferred on us all the authority and power He had, and sent us out with it into the world. When we look and see what Jesus did, it should be our goal and our aim to do the same things (and greater).
Therefore Jesus answered and was saying to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, unless it is something he sees the Father doing, for whatever the Father does, these things the Son does in like manner" (John 5:19).
Jesus had his eyes on the Father. He lived in the realms of heaven and earth at the same time, all the time. He could see something happening on the earth, look into heaven and see what the Father was doing in that situation, and cooperate with it. That ability came out of the level of intimacy of relationship He had with His Father. The Father was in Him and He was in the Father. He lived that way as a man, and so can we; some of us are just beginning to grasp the reality of these things. But it will take a thorough reordering of our priorities, plenty of practice in developing our spiritual senses, and a radical transformation in us.
We are supposed to rule over and change some of the things we see happening. We are not to be under the circumstances but over them, because we come with a higher level of authority. We are called to bring heaven to earth, in us, through us and around us.
…those who receive the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ (Rom 5:7b).
We must realise we have been made righteous. We receive righteousness, right standing before God, not because of what we have done, how good we are, how smart we are or any of those things. It is a gift, and because of that gift we can reign in life.
To reign is to have authority over and to rule. It is to administer the existing laws and to enact new ones where they are needed. But to handle that kind of power and authority we will need to be wholly submitted to God and know that He has made us righteous.
For I say to you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 5:20).
That is a challenging statement and much misunderstood. On the surface the scribes and Pharisees looked really good. They tried to keep the external provisions of the law, but in reality God was not interested in what they looked like on the outside, but rather what was going on inside them and motivating their hearts. Were they doing the will of God or were they doing things for their own selfish gain and purposes?
Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven will enter. Many will say to me on that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name cast out demons, and in your name perform many miracles. Then I will declare to them, I never knew you, depart from me, you who practice lawlessness (Matt. 7:21-22).
If He did not know them, that means they were not intimate with Him. That is how they came to be doing things for their own motives, which is what 'lawlessness' means. We can do good things for our own motives and completely miss out on God's best for us. Jesus had no agenda of His own, but only did the Father's will.
God is not fooled. He is always looking on the inside rather than the outside. He knows our hearts. He knows what is motivating us and why we do what we do. We can fool each other by behaving in a particular way so that we fit in and are accepted. If we are trying to hide from God what is going on inside us, it will hinder us from being intimate with Him. He knows who we are and what we are. He knows who He created us to be. He knows all the work that still needs to be done to make us like Jesus. Knowing all these things, He loves us anyway.
We do not need to try to pretend or hide. If we are open, honest and vulnerable with God, He is not going to punish us. But because He loves us too much to allow us to stay where we are, He will transform us. We need to own and acknowledge where we are so that He can take us to where He wants us to be. Let us be real with God. Let us be intimate with Him and not hide from Him any longer through fear.
The whole world is looking at us, ambassadors of heaven, and seeing if we produce good fruit. Good fruit comes from the motivation of our spirit, not our soul. Where is our motive rooted, in our spirit or our soul? When we are living in intimacy with Him, when we are joined to the Lord and one spirit with Him (see 1 Cor 6:7), then we can bring heaven to earth as we reign in life.
And be revealed as the sons the whole creation is longing for.
Ambassadors Of Heaven 2012 YouTube video and mp3 audio teaching series by Mike Parsons (this post has been updated from session 4).
A new post and 'timely' (!) lead-in to what I'm drafting…thanks Mike, and Jeremy.


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Now that the Supreme Court has given states the go-ahead to allow gambling on sports nationwide, Ohio legislators are faced with deciding how to move forward with local legislation.
"There are a tremendous amount of options," said Senator Bill Coley, who represents the 4th Ohio Senate District, and is the Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Government Oversight and Reform.
He says the legislature will consider things like anti-money laundering, match-integrity, and problem gaming.
"If the people who are betting have a gambling addiction -- they are starting to lose their rent or their car payment -- then their families are going to call us. And, we don't want that," Coley said.
Agencies like the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio have concerns about how the expansion of sports betting can impact the rise of gambling addiction.
"Sports betting is gambling. So, many of the issues we might see with other forms of gambling would certainly be applied to sports betting," said Derek Longmeier, Executive Director for the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio.
PGNO has a neutral stance on whether or not sports betting should be made legal in Ohio, but they do have concerns about implementation if approved.
"We want to make sure there will be pieces for voluntary exclusion, that there would be funds set aside for prevention and treatment dollars, and that any messaging related to sports gambling would include the Ohio problem gambling helpline," Longmeier said.
According to the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction services, 90% of Ohioians who gamble do it safely. However, officials with the department say they are concerned about the growing population of people who are at risk of addiction.
"Our biggest problem group tends to be young adult males (ages 18-25). Young adult males are known for risky behaviors. It starts with adolescence, maybe even before that -- they tend to act first, think about consequences later," said Stacey Frohnapfel-Hasson, Chief of Problem Gambling services for the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
The Legislature should make a decision on sports betting before December 31.


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Sam Allardyce explains Ross Barkley England omission
Everton midfielder Ross Barkley has not made the cut for latest England squad
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Sam Allardyce has admitted leaving out Ross Barkley from his first England squad was his toughest decision.
The new Three Lions boss left Barkley out of his 23-man squad for the forthcoming 2018 World Cup qualifier in Slovakia despite the Everton midfielder's promising start to the season.
Barkley, 22, who was an unused member of England's Euro 2016 squad, has scored twice in his first four games for the Blues but that was not enough to prevent him being left out by Allardyce.
The former Sunderland manager said: "We've had to make some very, very difficult decisions. None more so than Ross Barkley.
Comment: Barkley will have to bounce back AGAIN to prove another England boss wrong
"It's disappointing for him. The door will always be open for Ross but at this moment I think the squad I've named is right.
"We've looked at all avenues, what sort of pre-season they've had, what happened last season, this season, looked at balance of the squad."
England manager Sam Allardyce
"It was much more difficult picking this squad than it was one in the Premier League. Hopefully the players will make it a lot easier or a lot more difficult, like the Barkley decision. I hope every decision I make is questioned on the form of the player at the time.
"We made our mind up, all my staff. It's not just me, I'm there to make the final decision but we discuss every element over the last four to six weeks, particularly since the season started."
Barclay's Premier LeaguePremier League to introduce two extra substitutions for concussionBosses at the Premier League have outlined a major change to substitutions and both Everton and Liverpool will be affected


Health can mean many different things; however, it can always be broken down into physical health and mental health. Both are just as important as each other. We're going to break down a few ways in which you can implement changes to feel healthier, starting with managing stress.
At some point in our lives we will have dealt or will have to deal with stress. It can arise from our personal life, in the workplace, or it can even come out of the blue from an unknown source. Symptoms of stress can be mental or physical. You may feel anxious or depressed, have trouble sleeping or feel angry. It's important to recognise when you may be feeling stressed and know how to deal with it.
Dealing with stress will be different from person to person. Eating healthily, getting regular exercise and a decent amount of sleep will help (more on that next). Deep breathing can be beneficial in stressful moments, as well as drinking fluids and taking some time out of each day for relaxation.
As well as helping with stress, physical activity boasts an array of health benefits. It can help with mobility, so your joints, tendons and ligaments become more flexible. Getting exercise in can also increase your energy levels whilst keeping a healthy maintained weight. If you're having trouble sleeping, physical activity is known to help improve this issue.
If you're feeling daunted about how to start exercising, simple cleaning around the house will be beneficial. Going for a walk to the shops and taking the stairs over the lifts will also help. If you want to start going to the gym, try out a class where you will be coached on what you need to do to prevent any injuries.
Lastly, but not least is healthy eating. You will have heard it before that eating more fruits and vegetables will make a positive impact on your health, and it's true! Making sure that you're eating from all the main food groups will help give your body what it needs. Benefits of eating healthy can be reducing your risk of getting heart disease and lowering your blood pressure. It may help you lose some weight if needed, whilst increasing your energy levels and mood through endorphins.
Of course, there are many more ways to feel like a healthier you. For example, taking care of your mental wellbeing, reducing or cutting out smoking and alcohol. Keep an eye out on St David's First Aid Training social media for more tips and resources to come.


Are your wood floors looking dingy? Maybe you've just found a beautiful wood floor hidden under that old carpet? Here are the basics on how to refinish wood floors.
Step 1: Make sure the floor is a good candidate to be refinished.
The floor needs to be made of solid wood, not laminate. There needs to be enough wood thickness to be sanded.
Evaluate the condition of the wood? Look for stains, gouges, holes, gaps, glue and warping. Are you able to make the necessary repairs?
Keep in mind that finishes applied before the early to mid 1970s most likely contain lead and would need to be dealt with accordingly. Here is an excellent article that explains more fully how to handle this health hazard: About.com: Lead Paint Hazards.
Step 2: Prepare the floor.
This is an absolute necessity. Don't even think about skimping on this step. If the prep work is done well, the refinishing will be much easier.
The floor will need a very thorough cleaning. Old carpet will need to be scraped off with a putty knife, being very careful not to gouge. Use pliers to pull out any staples or nails used to hold down the carpeting.
Remove the stains. If the floor has been sealed, removing the stain in relatively simple. A soft clothe and mild cleaning solution should take care of it.
If the floor is unsealed then it could be harder or even impossible to remove completely. Small shallow stains may be removed with fine steel wool or even rubbed away. Deeper stains may need sanding, but do this later when you sand the rest of the floor. A mild bleach solution sometimes helps in the removal of dark stains.
Get rid of pet odors. There are many excellent pet urine neutralizers on the market. Check at your local pet or hardware store.
Gouges, holes and gaps can often be repaired with wood filler if they aren't too big. If the area is large you will probably have to replace the board.
Glue is tough to remove. Sometimes softening it with hot, damp cloth and scraping with a putty knife, being extremely careful not to gouge, will work, if not you'll need to sand it down.
Save all the sanding, other than the lumps of glue, to do at the same time rather than spot sanding. This will keep the floor appearance and wood depth consistent.
Sweep up all the debris.
Protect the walls and the rest of the house from flying sawdust by covering everything.
Wear a mask or breathing apparatus.
A big floor sander can be tricky to use, but not impossible, once you get the hang of it. Move slowly, go with the flow of the machine, sand in one direction, with the grain, not against it, and never let the machine stay in one place on the floor while it's running. Here's some advice from the experts at This Old House: Sanding Floors.
Step 4: Clean up the saw dust.
Take down and dispose of the protective coverings.
Use tack clothes to remove every bit of sawdust. You don't want bumps under the new finish on your floor.
Pick your day to stain and polyurethane. The humidity should be relatively low so the products dry properly.
Follow directions on the container to apply stain evenly. Several lighter coats are better than one heavy coat.
Finish off your lovely hardwood floors with clear polyurethane. Allow at least 2 hours between coats, longer is better. Apply at least 3 coats for optimum protection.
Enjoy your properly finished wood floor for years to come.


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The McPherson Convention and Visitors Bureau offers trolley rides to both locals and visitors. The 22-passenger trolley is available for historic tours, convention shuttle services, weddings, family reunions and community events. During the holidays, the trolley is available for a neighborhood lights tours complete with music and holiday trivia. Be sure to check out the Story Time on the Trolley sessions held each fall and spring. A ride on the trolley is accompanied by storytelling followed by crafts and snacks at participating businesses.


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Naughty and Nice: Day 6
Welcome to Day 6 of my Naughty and Nice Christmas titbits, based on my sexy Christmas wishes. After the cheeky naughtiness of the little elf yesterday, today's short and sweet turtle doves are very different. Watch them as they come together…
Ina x
The tree was beautiful. Snow fell all around outside. She watched from the warmth of the room at the snowflakes that floated and appeared to land on the branches. Eyes wide, she imagined them gathering and falling to land on her tongue. Without realising it, she sat there, under the tree, the tip of her tongue peeking through her lips.
"You look beautiful like that. But you look beautiful, no matter what you're doing."
She turned her head to see him leaning against the door frame, smiling. The lights on the tree twinkled like stars around the room. As he dropped to his knees and took her hand, her heart leapt at the sight of the twinkle in his eye, too.
"I love the way you look in this light," she said, crawling onto his knee and gazing up at him as she traced the edge of his open shirt collar.
"Charming. You mean when you can't see me properly." He nudged her nose with his and she chased his lips until she caught them.
"You're dead right. I can't see you properly." Her heart began to beat faster, in time to the stream of kisses that he trickled down her neck and into the top of her dress. His lips hovered over her exposed flesh at the top of her bra as he slowly began to peel open the fabric. In response, her fingers worked at his buttons until his shirt was loose of his jeans and her palms ran over his chest
She laid back into the crossed legs that cradled her body as his fingers ran over her bra, undoing the front clasp and pushing away the lace. "Do you want to? See me properly?" he whispered, as she arched her body to capture more of his touch, more of the tongue that ran in a figure of eight around her naked breasts.
"Oh yes. I want to see all of you. Up close."
He lifted her, moving her into a space in front of him. She watched, her knickers becoming more and more soaked as he removed the rest of his clothes, piece by piece, until he sat there, his cock standing erect and glistening at the tip. A tiny bead of precum caught her attention and she couldn't resist dropping her face into his lap to taste him. Her lips parted and she took more of him, until she felt her lips enclose his ridge and she felt his body stiffen before he murmured, "I want to see you up close, too. Come here."
He grabbed her, sitting her on his shins as he tugged at the sides of her knickers. They gave way, falling over her hips and down her thighs at the instruction of his insistent fingers. He eased her knees wide open, his hands grasping at her hips and pulling her pussy to him.
She gasped as his thumb rolled on her clit, as he brought gentle lips to her folds. She cooed as his tongue entered her. She never wanted him to let her go.
But he did. He sat her between his legs. Her instinct never to leave him drew her feet around his back. "Up…close…" she murmured. She never took her eyes from his. She never wanted to be away from the warmth of his body, or his tenderness, or his love. Wriggling, she positioned herself right under the branches of the tree as his calves sought her out, entwining around her buttocks.
" I want to come closer," he said. His body slid a little on the floor, his legs hooked around her so that he pulled her towards him. She locked her legs around his back as their fingertips explored. He ran his thumb nail over her nipple; she quivered, her body sliding nearer to his.
She offered up her neck to his desires as she felt the tip of his cock stroke her aroused pussy lips, puffed and waiting for him. She knew she would always wait for him.
He whispered into her hair. "Come closer. Here. I want you to come…here." His cock pressed against her entrance. She wanted to to be filled by him; she never wanted it to end.
"I want you to come, too," she breathed, as he slid slowly and gently inside her. She enveloped him with with all she was and all she wanted to be to him as he made his beautiful bird coo with every thrust that found its way her heart and her soul.
Turtle Doves mate for life. We shall leave these two forever together, making love under the branches, as the snow falls softly and undisturbed, outside.
Categories: Blog general, Naughty and Nice Days of ChristmasTags: 12 naughty days of Christmas, Christmas wish list, christmas wishes, couple sex, erotica, relationships, sensual
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Making love outdoors, in the snow, the contrast of internal heat and external cold… cooing with lust.
Sounds beautiful, doesn't it? If a little…frostbitey.