Let's be clear. I do not have a lot of tools. If I need a tool, I have to take the trek to the basement or the barn, go through the husband's tools and hopefully pick the right one to do the job. Sometimes it takes me quite a few trips to get the right one and that's frustrating!
I don't need a lot of tools in my life, but when I do, I want something handy right away. Which is why I like the LEVER Gear Toolcard. This 1 card has 40 tools and hundreds of uses!
I haven't needed to use it for most of the uses listed above but I'm sure I'll need it for a lot of those uses eventually. I like to tuck it into the front pocket of my "wallet" and I have it with me whenever I need it! I really like having my own "set of tools" in one handy little device.
With all of that running I do, my joints take a beating! I want them to stay happy for a LONG time, as I plan on being here for a LONG time!
With the TCS New York City Marathon just around the corner for me, I have maybe be obsessed with the infographics.
This one is one of my favorites. I know many people who run far more than that per week in a training cycle, but let's just look at this. If the average runner does run 34 miles per week, how many steps does a person take per mile? This question really depends on the runner, their stride, their pace, and so many other factors. But let's just say, for fun, that the average runner takes 1760 steps per mile. That's nearly 60,000 steps in a training week. Now, depending on body type/weight/form and a whole lot of other factors, imagine the amount of impact those steps have on your bones and joints. It kind of makes me hurt just thinking about it.
It's the moments we get with our loved ones, the smiles, the laughter, the hug, the special look, the "I love you's" that mean the most. It's those moments that you cherish and reflect on when things get crazy. At least, that's what I do. When everything seems like there's no winning, there's no way out, I stop and look around and think about those precious moments that got me to where I am. And I remember that I have so much to be thankful for.
It all comes down to time is precious. Time with your loved ones.
Time at the game, watching your boy do the thing he loves.
Time on the town dock, with the kids, enjoying a gorgeous night.
If I could just go back in time to hug my mom one more time. And hold on to her tight and never let go. Just one more time.
When I stop and smell the roses and take in the precious people and moments in my life, I know I'm the lucky one.
It's been 3 weeks since I ran Clarence DeMar..... and I run THEY New York City Marathon in 3 weeks. I *might* be freaking out a little bit! Just a tiny bit. I mean, I'm going from 300 people to 50,000. Yeah... all of those zeros. CRAZY! Maine girl right here, going to big city NYC.
I know for one thing, it's going to be experience! I'm nearly done with my fundraising... my Paint Night fundraiser is tomorrow night, then I'll add the $ from both Paint Nights to my account and done!
But I feel like I want to do one more little fundraiser. Just that added push! And since the deadline for the fundraiser is Monday! EEEK! I am going to squeeze in a FLASH raffle/giveaway on my blog!
The marathon is a very humbling experience. You train for it for months. It's seriously like a second job. You practice race day fueling and hydration each time you do a long run. You crush your workouts and go into a race feeling strong and confident.
For me, sometimes the end result is a PR. Sometimes it's not even close to a PR. It's a challenging distance that's for sure and a lot can happen over the course of 26.2 (or so) miles. I've been wanting to do the Clarence DeMar marathon for a few years now. The gorgeous setting, the downhill elevation profile. That combination seemed perfect for me!
Last weekend, the husband, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, a friend of ours, and myself loaded up our cars and headed to Keene, NH for the big day. We picked up our packets, checked into our cabin, then went out for dinner. It was relaxing day.
Fall is HERE! While I love the crisp cool air, the gorgeous colors as the leaves change, all of the pumpkin and my fall marathons.
It's sad to see the daylight hours getting shorter and shorter. There just isn't enough time in the day! Which leaves us runners with less time to get our run done during daylight. That's why RunLites are amazing!
I'm normally not one to run at night. Especially long distances. However, I will go out for a shorter distance at night. There is something about the fresh air and a run after a long day that is quite relaxing.
I admit it. I am nervous about running at night. I need to know that I will be seen by an oncoming car AND I need to know that I can see where I'm going. RunLites are amazing. I get tired of carrying things on my runs.


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David Bowie said he decided to become a rock star in order to leave his native suburban neighborhood. Matt Groening became a cartoon star by turning his suburbia experience into The Simpsons. Once standing for the utopia of a peaceful life, it has become the site of a zombie apocalypse (witness the comedy film Shaun of the Dead (2004)). Now Cameron Jamie's observations on suburban desperation make for good theater also in contemporary art.
Since his international breakthrough in the exhibition Let's Entertain (Au-délá du spectacle) at Centre Pompidou, Paris in 2000, an array of his works has been under review by some of the major art venues back home. His video works Spook House (1997-2000), BB(2000), Kranky Klaus(2002-3) and more recently JO (2004), featuring music by Japanese musician Keiji Haino, are on view at this year's version of the Whitney Biennial under the banner title 'Day for Night'(through May 28th). The Wrong Gallery – a prankish exhibition project launched by curators Maurizio Cattelan, Massimiliano Gioni and Ali Subotnick, who also organized the 2006 edition of the Berlin Biennale 4, includes Cameron Jamie in its talent roster. Now his most comprehensive solo show in America is to be mounted this summer (July 16th-October 18th) at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis.
Cameron Jamie was a suburban kid trapped in a sleepy working-class neighborhood in southern California. He describes his childhood in his hometown, San Fernando Valley, as something like a mental confinement. Thanks to the Northridge earthquake, he was able to escape from suburbia in 1994, eventually into Paris, France, 'the city' of culture and sophistication and surely a nice place to work on clearing his suburban childhood backlog. But then dreary suburbia is everywhere, even in Paris.
There are backyard wrestlers, Austrian mountainfolk in their traditional pre–Christmas "Perchten" dance and French Neo-Nazis as seen through the eyes of a home video ethnographer in search of the odd. Primitive are the others, we learn from Cameron Jamie, and they are now no longer in remote continents, as was the case with 19th century colonialists, but in our own backyard. While the likes of Picasso found the 'primitive' an inspiration for artistic renewal, here we get to see oddities mainly for their oddity-value, and one of them is Jamie himself: in his self-portrayal video The New Life (1996), the artist disguises himself as a wrestler dressed in long Johns and a self-made mask and engages in some clumsy two-some action with a Michael Jackson look-alike.
Cameron Jamie's drawings are self-portraits to his statement that his "inside had died and what had been buried come out as zombies." He doesn´t do all of his zombie drawings by himself though. In the Maps and Composite Actions series, produced in 2003, he collaborated with Dutch graphic artist Erik Wielaert, who illustrated scenes which have been vocally described by the artist. Dressed up as Dracula with a large comforter, he is depicted as a lonesome poseur in a large black cape and white socks in a bizarre LA taxi scene. In Composite Action 2, Dracula is roaming in the suburban night street on a white horse, perhaps inspired by horrid images of Rip Van Winkle in The Legend of the Sleepy Hollow. Composite Action 3 depicts a scene in a 24-hour supermarket, where the artist enters as a limping hunchback Dracula and spooks late evening shoppers.
His drawings are linked to his videos and performances. Inspired by images of goats, devil masks, and spilt gut, there are remote resemblances to the Graffiti Art of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the expressive scribbles by Art Brut master Jean Dubuffet, or occasionally to Cy Twombly. Some of more recent drawings from 2004-2005 have taken on more in the manner of stream-of-consciousness sketches consisting of thin continuous lines with no distinguishable beginning or end. Doodles used to be preparatory scribbles for the creative mind. But for Jamie drawings are annotations to his videotapes that suburbs are indeed odd and folk rituals are primitive.
*This article originally appeared in Contemporary21 no. 83 (Special issue on Drawing, 2006).


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Hobby Horse
Exhibition: Nov 16, 2006 – Jan 14, 2007
Launch Gallery
Hobby Horse, 2006Credit Line: Todd JohnsonArtist Credit: Todd JohnsonCopyright notice: Todd JohnsonSource: FinePix S3Pro
Hobby Horse, 200698 x 112 x 36 inchesWork dimensions: 98 x 112 x 36 inchesWork materials: Wood,paint,horsehair,leather,brass,glass,and mixed mediaCredit Line: Todd JohnsonArtist Credit: Todd JohnsonCopyright notice: Todd JohnsonSource: FinePix S3Pro
Hobby Horse Performance Props (uniform, flag, haversack, rifle, saber, blanket), 2006Work materials: Wool,canvas,linen,cotton,paint,wood,aluminum,leather,brass and mixed mediaCredit Line: Todd JohnsonArtist Credit: Todd JohnsonCopyright notice: Todd JohnsonSource: FinePix S3Pro
Hobby Horse (detail), 2006Credit Line: Todd JohnsonArtist Credit: Todd JohnsonCopyright notice: Todd JohnsonSource: FinePix S3Pro
Pioneer Doll (for Holly Hobbie), 200667 x 26 x 10 inchesWork dimensions: 67 x 26 x 10 inchesWork materials: Slip-cast ceramic,cotton,hand-printed linen,leather,and mixed mediaCredit Line: Todd JohnsonArtist Credit: Todd JohnsonCopyright notice: Todd JohnsonSource: FinePix S3Pro
Security Blanket (Drums of War), 2006112671 x 51 inchesWork dimensions: 71 x 51 inchesWork materials: Wool and linen overshot,Hand woven by Leigh Alexander of Charleston,SC.Credit Line: Todd JohnsonArtist Credit: Todd JohnsonCopyright notice: Todd JohnsonSource: FinePix S3Pro
Allison Smith's Artpace project continues to examine how political meaning can reside within aesthetic forms and to employ history to comment on current events.
Featured is Hobby Horse, a performance-based sculpture of the traditional child's toy, complete with horsehair, glass eyes, and handmade bridle. Standing more than nine feet tall, the oversized object lays bare the militaristic spirit of this old-fashioned plaything and probes equestrian statuary's commemoration of bloodshed. The performance staged by Smith at the exhibition's opening further engaged this duality. Donning a replicated Civil War-era uniform and carrying a handcrafted flag, haversack, and rifle—all deposited in the gallery after the event—the artist mounted Hobby Horse and sang a lullaby, set to the time-honored battle hymn "When Johnny Comes Marching Home." However, Smith replaced the original lyrics, which are celebratory, with her own, which speak of living in divided times of cultural impasse. A limited edition print of the song sheet accompanies the show.
With her handwoven coverlet Security Blanket (Drums of War), Smith has evoked the politics of textiles. Smith altered the 19th-century design Lee's Surrender to include oil drums, an allusion to the position of economics in contemporary conflicts, and used red, blue, and yellow, a trio of recurring hues that represent both the US today as a polarized nation and the primary colors of art.
Also included is a life-sized pioneer doll clad in a smocked dress, bonnet, and boots. Made using doll parts cast from her own body, this surrogate object affords Smith an opportunity for role play while addressing the socialization of children through toys. Handprinted in blue, red, and yellow on the girl's pinafore is Smith's refrain: What are you fighting for?
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New York, New York, USA
Allison Smith's objects and performances restage pivotal moments in American history to illuminate contemporary political issues. The myriad elements used in her projects, such as dolls, quilts, and uniforms, are handmade and labor intensive, foregrounding the role of craft in the construction of cultural identity.
Inspired by Civil War reenactments, recent performances have combined art and social activism to stage modern-day musters (rallies), asking uniformed participants, "What are you fighting for?" A related installation, Victory Hall (2005), included framed calligraphic war songs and a decorative wall pattern made of carved wooden rifles. Strewn upon a floor-painted compass rose were human-scaled porcelain dolls clothed as Zouaves, flamboyant male and female soldiers known for their eccentric uniforms and precision in battle. Smith navigates binary oppositions, like masculine and feminine, death and life, north and south, to both critique and celebrate.
Allison Smith was born in Manassas, VA, in 1972 and currently lives in New York, NY. She received her MFA from Yale University School of Art, New Haven, CT, in 1999. She has presented solo projects at Qube, Shropshire, UK (2006); at Bellwether, New York, NY (2005, 2002); and with the Public Art Fund, Governors Island, New York, NY (2005). Her work has been included in Ahistoric Occasion, MASS MoCA, North Adams, MA (2006); The "F" Word, Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, PA (2006); and Greater New York, P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center, Long Island City, NY (2005).
Tom Eccles
Tom Eccles is the Executive Director of Bard College's Center for Curatorial Studies. Prior to that appointment, Eccles served as Director of the Public Art Fund, New York, NY since 1996. While at the Public Art Fund, Eccles defined new directions for the creation and installation of contemporary art in public spaces, organizing engaging exhibitions with artists such as Vito Acconci, Mark Dion, Christine Hill, Kim Sooja, Olav Westphalen, and former Artpace residents Teresita Fernández and Paul Pfeiffer. Eccles holds an MA in Philosophy and Italian from the University of Glasgow in Scotland and has lectured at colleges and universities throughout the United States.
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"where are we going?"
Ethel Shipton
A Can for All Seasons
Alejandro Diaz
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Batman Comics Adaptation for Film and TV
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Batman is a famous comic book character who often appears on TV and in films. The character has a significant number of fans and is one of the most popular superheroes in the DC comics universe. Throughout the years, there have been many attempts at adapting Batman's story for film and animation, resulting in a franchise of movies and TV series. However, despite having the same protagonist, each adaptation has a different approach to character development, plot, and even visual representation, and thus serves a certain target audience. Studying the various adaptations of Batman provides a view on how the different media relate to one another, forming what Ioannidou calls a transmedia bridge between comics, films, and TV1. The present research will focus on how Batman comics were adapted in film and animation.
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Batman: The Animated Series aired from 1992 to 1995 and had 85 episodes. It became popular among child and adult fans alike. The series was accredited as the best Batman adaptation, influencing how comic book stories were adapted for TV and film in the future. The Dark Knight trilogy, on the other hand, is a series of three feature films, directed by Christopher Nolan and released in 2005, 2008, and 2012. The movies are an example of complicated plot and character development, which was never fully explored in comic film productions until then. Therefore, both works largely influenced the genre of comic film and TV.
However, what makes the two adaptations particularly interesting is how they were both able to connect with the fans and the target audiences in different ways. As shown by Johnson, popular stories, such as superhero narratives, attract diverse audiences with varying interests and demographics2. Thus, ensuring that the film or TV adaptation is successful involves responding to the interests, needs, and wishes of various audiences. The present paper will seek to explain how each version appealed to fans and connected with the audience differently, as well as to discuss the different aspects of the two adaptations and their contribution to the development of Batman's story.
History of Batman
Batman was originally created by Bob Kane, a young comic artist, in 19393.The creation of Batman closely followed the success of Superman comics, first published by the same company (National Periodical Publications) in 1938. The company, which was later renamed DC Comics, hoped to build on the success of the Superman comics by adding another character to what is now known as the DC comic universe4. To this day, Batman remains just as popular as the leading character in DC Comics and has a strong presence in comics, as well as in TV and film adaptations.
There were several aspects of Batman's story that made it attractive to the audience and allowed the character to become so popular. First of all, Batman had a strong motivation. His ambition to protect Gotham was based on a traumatic experience of witnessing his parents being killed in a street robbery. By drawing the character's motivation from such a strong emotional experience, the creators contributed to the emotional connection between Batman and his fans. Another aspect of Batman's personality that was attractive to the audience was that, as opposed to Superman, Batman was a human. Also, the portrayal of the character was important. Wainer argues that part of Batman's appeal was his dark and mythical image5. Throughout the years, this characteristic of his identity was supported by comics and adaptations.
The first attempt to adapt Batman was made by Columbia Pictures in 1943 and 1949 when the company produced two serials named Batman and Batman and Robin6. Batman's TV debut occurred years later, in 1966 when the Batman TV series aired. Where the 1966 TV series presents a rather simplistic view of Batman, the 1992 animated series returned to the dark image of the character, touching upon the genre of film noir. The Dark Knight trilogy also remains one of the key points in Batman's development, as it gained enormous popularity among the fans and took an interesting turn on the original comic story regarding realism and character development. The development of Batman after The Dark Knight trilogy attempted to follow a similar style. The latest appearance of Batman in the film was in 2017's Justice League and featured Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne.
Created in 1992, the animated series built on decades of story and character development. Freeman states that Batman: The Animated Series incorporates various elements of Batman comics and adaptations to create a coherent and diverse world, which "systematically fused elements of Golden Age comics with Tim Burton's gothic fairy-land film style, along with the 1940s 'dark deco' sensibility"7. Batman: The Animated Series is also different from the TV adaptation of 1966 in their tone and setting, as they attempt to re-discover Batman's story in the genre of film noir. The series was broadcast on Fox Kids network for three years and became popular among children and adult comic fans alike. According to Freeman, achieving this was an important challenge for the creators, as they had to include various aspects of earlier adaptations, aimed at adults while making a series suitable for children8. For instance, while the series could avoid sexual content and violence that were inherent to Burton's adaptation of the comic, they could not alter the dark and mysterious visual style that became an important part of Batman films.
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As this section will argue, there were three key aspects of the animated series that made it popular among the fans. First of all, the series managed to portray Batman's character in accordance with comics, thus attracting comic fans. Secondly, the series was also successful at conveying Batman's story through visuals and atmosphere characteristic of the film noir style. Lastly, the structure of the series also added to its popularity among children and adults alike.
According to Joye and Walle, fidelity is among the core concepts of adaptation9. Therefore, the central aim of adapting a popular story such as Batman's is to stay true to the original source while adding something new to the character and his story. In Batman: The Animated Series, the creators managed to fulfill this goal. The character's identity in the series remains unaltered, featuring most of the aspects included in comics, such as his dual personality, backstory, and ambitions.
However, the animated series also introduced some new aspects to Batman's story. First of all, in order to comply with the regulations imposed on children's television programs, the series had to avoid portraying graphic violence and murder. As noted by Freeman, violence was a significant part of Batman comics and adaptations until the animated series aired10. However, by reducing violence, the series portrayed Batman as being on the side of justice rather than on the side of revenge and vigilance. In the animated series, Batman would also attempt to pass the criminals into the hands of the law enforcement, creating a new storyline of his relationship with the police, which was further explored in future films and TV adaptations.
Batman's refusal to kill the criminals would also be prominent in later adaptations, highlighted by his fear of crossing the line and becoming similar to the villains he battles. Also, the series also served to highlight the distinction between Bruce Wayne and Batman. Wainer explains that in Batman: The Animated Series, the difference between the two personalities is more visible than in other adaptations and even comics11. The difference is evident in all aspects of the animated character, including his voice: where Bruce Wayne's voice is pitched higher to comply with his rich playboy persona, Batman's voice is dark and deep, making the character more menacing12. Both the inner conflict and the dualism pictured in the animated series made this adaptation more interesting for the audience and contributed to the future development of the superhero.
Film noir is a distinct genre that is characterized by a dark aesthetic, a sense of fatalism, and the exploration of complex topics, such as justice, crime, and violence13. The genre is not often used in comic book adaptations because it is widely considered to be unsuitable for a wide audience. Besides, the genre implies violence and pessimistic attitudes, which often contradict the tone of superhero stories. However, Batman: The Animated Series used some features of the genre to paint a fuller picture of the character and attract adult audiences to the series.
Despite being aimed at children, the series features dark aesthetics and touch upon various social conflicts. The inspiration behind a darker and more complex story of Batman was found in Tim Burton's adaptations of the character. According to Freeman, using some features of the genre improved the image of Gotham City, making it seem darker and more devilish, thus adding to the sense of menace and fatalism14. Moreover, the sound used to accompany the animated series was vastly similar to the soundtrack used by Burton: "The music became an additional means of synchronizing cinema's Batman and Batman Returns with television's Batman: The Animated Series as components of a cohesive transmedia whole"15. The use of film noir features allowed the series to attract audiences that liked a darker image of Batman and to make the character more interesting for children by distinguishing him from other animated comic characters.
The series' structure is also important, as it affects the viewers' experience. Because the target audience of the animated series was kids, it was important to make short, independent episodes that could be viewed in any order. One particular difficulty that comes with making films or series for young audiences is preserving the viewers' attention. In particular, children struggle with watching long films, which is why most animated films are shorter than movies aimed at adults. Thus, separating the series into 85 22-minute episodes contributed to the series' popularity among children of various ages.
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Another important feature of the animated series is that in most cases, each episode featured a new storyline. On the one hand, it allowed viewers to watch episodes in no particular order while maintaining their interest in the character and the series overall. On the other hand, it allowed exploring more stories and secondary characters, thus contributing to the development of Batman's overall storyline. As mentioned by Wainer, most of the stories that appeared in Batman: The Animated Series were new, and only a small share was adapted from earlier comics16. Thus, the animated series served to add new characters and plots to the Batman story while also drawing from it and remaining true to the character. This added to the popularity of the series, allowing devoted Batman fans and new audiences to enjoy the stories without getting bored.
The Dark Knight trilogy was among the most popular adaptations of Batman on the big screen. Released in 2012, the last film of the trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises, reached $1 billion box office worldwide and became the most successful versions of Batman on the big screen17. However, creating a film that would become so successful in the light of previous adaptations was not an easy task. The present section will argue that The Dark Knight trilogy attracts audiences through its realism and character development, as well as some similarities with other adaptations.
One of the most interesting aspects of the trilogy is its connection to the real world. Although set in the fictional location of Gotham City, the films explore various issues and conflicts of modern society. Russel argues that The Dark Knight trilogy was produced in the context of many important issues, such as terrorism, increased surveillance, corporate scandals, economic crisis, growth in mass shootings, racism, inequality, and police brutality18. Not only does Nolan's trilogy place Batman in a similar sociocultural context, but it also attempts to portray him as a solution to the problem. The image of Batman in this context is more relevant than ever before, and Nolan's Batman can be viewed as a representation of the force that can keep American citizens' safety, as opposed to the law enforcement and the government, which does little to protect Gotham City. A similar vision of the trilogy is discussed by Fradley, who argues that the film expresses the audience's desire for radical change in the justice system, society, and government19. Batman appeals to the audience as he represents such change.
The development of Batman's character adds to the exploration of the real-world sociocultural tensions. While Batman's refusal to kill Joker is a result of his strong moral compass and the fear of becoming a villain, the plot creates a feeling that Batman's attempts to handle the situation are futile and that as long as Joker is alive, the threat to the people of Gotham persists, as the government cannot contain his ambitions successfully. Whether Nolan's adaptation advocates for the improvement of the justice system or a social reformation is unclear. Nevertheless, the inclusion of a deeper socio-cultural context makes the film more interesting for the general audience.
Other Adaptations
Before Nolan's trilogy began in 2005, there were many attempts at adapting Batman, some of which were popular among the fans. Joye and Walle argue that to create a new take on the character, Nolan had to remain true not only to the original source but also to previous adaptations, as they have already become part of Batman's story and identity20. The new adaptation had to conform to the fans' expectations while attempting to exceed them in order to become successful. Therefore, Nolan's trilogy has some similarities with previous adaptations of Batman comics, primarily with Burton's films and the 1992 animated series. Similarly to both adaptations, the trilogy features some aspects of the film noir genre, including dark imagery, the atmosphere of fatalism, and exploration of social issues. Moreover, it also returns to the animated series for Batman's inner conflict regarding killing the villain, Joker. Thus, the trilogy managed to build upon previous adaptations to conform with the fans' expectations while also introducing new aspects to Batman's character and story. This made the trilogy suitable and interesting for varied audiences, including long-time Batman fans and new viewers.
Overall, the paper shows how the two adaptations function separately to attract diverse audiences and appeal to fans. Moreover, the study also showed how the animated series and Nolan's trilogy fit together in the context of Batman comics. The similarities and differences between the three sources create a transmedia bridge, prompting fans and non-fans alike to pursue more information in comics or other adaptations, adding to the popularity of the character21. The Dark Knight trilogy and Batman: The Animated Series are thus examples of successful comic adaptations, which build on the characters' story and develop it further to attract a wide audience.
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Gualterio III de Brienne (en francés: Gautier, italiano: Gualtiero; fallecido el 14 de junio de 1205) fue un noble del norte de Francia. Habiendo heredado el Condado de Brienne en 1191, Gualterio se casó con la princesa siciliana Elvira y llevó un ejército al sur de Italia para reclamar su herencia. Se convirtió en príncipe de Taranto por derecho de su esposa en 1201, pero murió luchando antes de poder establecerse como rey de Sicilia.

Primeros años

Gualterio III era el hijo mayor de Erardo II de Brienne e Inés de Montfaucon. Probablemente nació después de 1166, y sucedió a su padre como Conde de Brienne en 1191. A fines de la década de 1190, Gualterio y sus hermanos se involucraron en el conflicto entre Pedro II de Courtenay (primo hermano del rey Felipe II de Francia) y el vasallo de Pedro Hervé IV de Donzy. Posiblemente provocado por el apoyo de Felipe a su primo, Gualterio «abandonó brevemente al rey de Francia» durante el conflicto de este último con el rey Ricardo I de Inglaterra. Felipe se cansó de la creciente influencia de los hermanos Brienne.

Matrimonio y campañas

A finales del siglo XII, Sibila de Acerra, viuda del rey Tancredo de Sicilia, llegó con sus hijas a Francia. Sibila buscó un noble capaz de casarse con su hija mayor, Elvira (conocida por un puñado de otros nombres, incluidos Albinia y María), y presionar su reclamo sobre el Reino de Sicilia. Sicilia fue controlada por los regentes del huérfano rey Federico, cuyos padres, Enrique y Constanza, habían depuesto a la familia de Sibila. El rey Felipe II de Francia, habiendo sido abordado por la exreina siciliana, convocó una reunión en Melun. Se acordó allí que Elvira debería casarse con Gualterio. Felipe enfatizó su autoridad sobre Gualterio y al mismo tiempo lo alentó a abandonar Francia. Según los informes, Gualterio recibió una impresionante suma de 20 000 libras parisinas del rey, aunque esto es dudoso. Para la Casa de Brienne, sin embargo, el matrimonio de Gualterio con Elvira significó un aumento repentino y el comienzo de la edad de oro de la dinastía.

La cuarta cruzada fue lanzada por el soberano inmediato de Gualterio, Teobaldo III de Champaña, en noviembre de 1199. Gualterio rápidamente tomó la cruz y comenzó a persuadir a posibles cruzados, como su primo Gualterio de Montbéliard, para que lo ayudaran en su próxima campaña en el sur de Italia en su camino a la Tierra Santa. Además de reclutar hombres, Gualterio recolectó enérgicamente dinero y suministros de 1200, vendiendo o hipotecando todas sus tierras en abril de 1201. También obtuvo la bendición y la ayuda significativa del papa Inocencio III. Inocente era el guardián del rey Federico, pero se oponía decididamente a sus regentes. Rechazó la petición de Gualterio de reconocer el reclamo de Elvira al trono de Federico; en cambio, reconoció el derecho de la pareja al Principado de Tarento y el Condado de Lecce. A cambio, la familia de Tancredo se vio obligada a reconocer a Federico como su rey. Gualterio sabía que asegurar la posesión de Tarento y Lecce le daría una base de poder suficiente y estuvo de acuerdo.

Dejando a su hermano menor Juan a cargo de Brienne, [10] Gualterio llegó a la península itálica con un pequeño ejército, que incluía sesenta caballeros y cuarenta sargentos montados. A finales de la primavera de 1201, había llegado al reino de Federico y parecía victorioso, después de haber ganado batallas en Capua y Cannas. Inocencio instó a Gualterio a cruzar a la isla de Sicilia. Gualterio era reacio a combatir a los enemigos de Inocencio en la isla antes de consolidar su posición en la península.

Muerte y consecuencias

En 1204, Gualterio fue asediado en la fortaleza de Terracina por Diepoldo de Vohburg y perdió un ojo por causa de una flecha, pero rompió el asedio y puso a Diepoldo a luchar. Una noche de junio de 1205, un contingente de soldados enemigos se infiltró en el campamento de Gualterio, cortó las cuerdas de su tienda, lo derribó sobre Gualterio y lo apuñaló. Gualterio murió de sus heridas poco después, el 11 de junio de 1205.

Elvira, embarazada en el momento de la muerte de Gualterio, se volvió a casar rápidamente. Ella dio a luz a un hijo póstumo, Gualterio IV. Las reclamaciones de su familia plantearon problemas para el resto del reinado de Federico. Gualterio III fue sucedido en Brienne por su hermano Juan, quien ocupó el condado hasta que Gualterio IV alcanzara la mayoría de edad.

Referencias

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Casa de Brienne
Condes de Brienne
Príncipes de Tarento
Condes de Lecce
Nobles de Francia del siglo XII
Nobles de Francia del siglo XIII
Fallecidos en la provincia de Salerno

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SIU Director's Report - Case # 18-OCI-082
No Criminal Wrongdoing in Relation to Arrest of Man in Oshawa
Director's Report for Case # 18-OCI-082.
This report relates to the SIU's investigation into serious injuries sustained by a 37-year-old man (the "Complainant").
On March 20, 2018, at 8:20 a.m., Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) notified the SIU of the serious injury sustained by the 37-year-old Complainant subsequent to a violent struggle with police officers in the booking room at 17 Division during processing.
The DRPS reported that at 2:41 a.m., on March 20, 2018, the Complainant was arrested on Roseheath Street, Oshawa, for a driving offence and refusal to provide a roadside breath test. The Complainant was overly aggressive and struggled with police at the scene of his arrest and again at the station. He was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with rib fractures later that morning.
37-year-old male interviewed, medical records obtained and reviewed
WO #1	Interviewed
Police Employee Witnesses
PEW #1	Not interviewed [1]
PEW #2	Interviewed
[Note : A police employee witness is an employee of a police force who is not a police officer, such as a special constable, who, in the opinion of the SIU Director, is involved in the incident under investigation.
Police employee witnesses have a duty to cooperate with the SIU pursuant to the Police Services Act . Upon request by the SIU, police employee witnesses are required to submit to interviews with SIU investigators and answer all their questions. The SIU is also entitled to a copy of their notes from the police service.]
SO #1	Interviewed, but declined to submit notes, as is the subject officer's legal right.
SO #2	Declined interview and to provide notes, as is the subject officer's legal right
The incident that led to the injury of the Complainant occurred in and around the booking desk at DRPS 17 Division.
DRPS provided the SIU with videotapes recorded in 17 Police Division on March 20, 2018, between 3:20 a.m. and 6:03 a.m. The recordings included 19 video files from 11 cameras located in the booking area, the cell area and the sally port. The sound was present on a single audio file. It was audible only between 3:39:40 a.m. (a few seconds before the Complainant arrived at the booking desk) and ended at 3:47:35 a.m. (a minute before the Complainant was brought to the ground). The video recordings and the event chronology depicted the following:
Subject Officer (SO) #1 was standing behind the booking desk and made a call while Witness Officer (WO) #3 was sitting at the booking desk. Police Employee Witness (PEW) #2 was walking back and forth in the booking area, examining items on a table in the hallway and speaking with the officers at the desk. He wore a blue shirt with short sleeves and blue gloves.
PEW #1 was also walking back and forth in the booking area, examining items on a table in the hallway or speaking with the officers at the desk. She also wore a blue shirt with long sleeves and body armour. At 3:30:38 a.m., a white unmarked SUV entered the sally port #1. The driver, SO #2, exited the cruiser.
At 3:31:20 a.m., SO #3 walked into the sally port and talked with SO #2, then both entered the booking area and spoke with WO #3 for eight minutes. At 3:39:30 a.m., all the officers briefly left the booking area, except WO #3 who stayed behind his desk, and SO #3, who stood in the hallway.
At 3:39:40 a.m., WO #3 switched on the audio recording. At 3:40:17 a.m., the Complainant arrived in the booking area through a hallway, escorted by SO #1, SO #2, PEW #1 and PEW #2. SO #1 held the Complainant's hands behind his back.
At 3:40:20 a.m., the Complainant stood in front of the booking desk. SO #1, SO #2, PEW #1 and PEW #2 stood behind him. From 3:40:20 to 3:47:35 a.m., the Complainant spoke with WO #3 (audio recorded). At times he was very agitated and raised his voice. PEW #1 held his left arm and SO #1 his right arm. WO #3 stood behind the booking desk and SO #3 stayed at the back of the booking desk, in a doorway.
The Complainant replied to a few questions asked by WO #3. He identified himself and said his wife, civilian witness (CW) #2, had passed out that night. He repeatedly said that he did not know why he was arrested and punched in the face by an officer indicating SO #3. WO #3 told the Complainant that he was under arrest for having failed to provide a proper sample [believed to be a breath alcohol test sample].
The Complainant repeated he did the "pipe" test three times and SO #2 had witnessed that. The Complainant was not cooperative and replied "no" to all of the questions asked by WO #3 or said he did not understand the reasons for his arrest and detention. WO #3 told the Complainant that he could call a lawyer and file a complaint later. He asked him if he had medical issues, took drugs or alcohol. He also asked him if he had intended to harm himself and had access to firearms.
The Complainant refused to call a lawyer and said he did not consume drugs or alcohol. Each time WO #3 asked him if he had an injury, the Complainant looked towards SO #3 and said that officer had beaten him. At 3:46:35 a.m., the Complainant started yelling and said, "What the fuck, why you don't listen to me? I want to ask this officer, look at my face, he punched me…"
At 3:46:50 a.m., the officers placed the Complainant's hoodie onto his back. PEW #2 started holding the Complainant's hands behind his back. At 3:47:05 a.m., the Complainant looked to his right at SO #1 and said, "Relax man, calm down." PEW #2 said, "What the fuck does that mean?" The Complainant replied, "What the fuck is that?" and then asked WO #3 to be left alone with him because he wanted to ask him a question.
PEW #2 came to the Complainant's right side, held his right arm and said, "Let's take your cuffs off, we don't have any issues." At 3:47:30 a.m., WO #3 said, "That's it," then switched the audio recording off. At 3:48:00 a.m., PEW #2 removed the Complainant's left handcuff and kept holding his right hand, handcuffed.
At 3:48:30 a.m., PEW #2 grabbed the Complainant by the left shoulder/neck area with his right hand and used his right leg to trip the Complainant. The Complainant fell onto his back. PEW #2 grabbed the Complainant's neck with both hands to pin him to the ground. He pressed his right knee onto the right side of the Complainant's chest.
SO #1 walked around the Complainant and placed his left knee near or onto the left side of the Complainant's chest. PEW #1 rushed to control the Complainant's legs. At 3:48:40 a.m., the Complainant tried to stand up and move away. PEW #2 and SO #1 tried to catch and control him with the help of SO #2, SO #3 and PEW #1.
WO #3 had arrived from behind his desk. He stood back two metres, behind the group and watched them. The Complainant placed himself in a crouched position, face against the floor, his hands under his body. SO #1 leaned in and pushed his right knee onto the right side of the Complainant's chest.
At 3:49:00 a.m., the officers had controlled the Complainant, handcuffed him from behind his back. They rolled him onto his left side. SO #1 maintained the left side of the Complainant's head onto the floor.
Upon request the SIU obtained and reviewed the following materials and documents from the DRPS:
CAD Detailed Call Summary;
Directive - Prisoner Care and Control;
Directive - Arrest;
Disclosure Letter;
General Occurrence Report;
Narrative of WO #1;
Notes of all witness officers and PEW #2; and
Release Documents.
The investigation into this incident took over a year to complete and the delay was largely caused by DRPS members refusing to cooperate with the SIU. The incident occurred on March 20, 2018, and SIU investigators attended the scene and canvassed the area for video and civilian witnesses. Interviews of all witnesses, with the exception of two civilian DRPS employees, were completed by the end of April 2018. The investigation could not conclude because DRPS employees, PEW #1 and PEW #2, refused to submit to an interview or to provide a copy of their incident notes which they are legally required to do under the Police Services Act (PSA). [2] The SIU requested the DRPS chief of police to direct them to comply, but he initially refused. Only after months of correspondence and the threat of legal action did the DRPS chief direct PEW #2 to submit to an interview. [3] PEW #2's first interview occurred in December 2018, but he refused to answer any questions pertaining to the incident. On March 28, 2019, the SIU filed an application for a court order requiring PEW #2 to submit to an interview and answer questions. [4] After being served, PEW #2 agreed to a second interview and answered the SIU's questions. At this stage, the investigation into the incident was finally completed and the following facts were known.
On March 20, 2018, at approximately 2:40 a.m., the Complainant was stopped for a traffic offence after WO #2 observed the Complainant driving at approximately twice the posted speed limit on Taunton Road. WO #2 followed the Complainant's vehicle and observed him turn aggressively onto Roseheath Street before pulling over. The Complainant told WO #2 that his passenger, CW #2, was in medical distress. CW #2 was unconscious and he said he was taking her to the hospital. WO #2 requested an ambulance and other officers arrived on scene including SO #2 and SO #3, and WO #1. SO #2 performed a sternum rub on CW #2 causing her to momentarily respond before she became unresponsive again with her hands crossed in her lap.
When paramedics arrived and tended to CW #2, SO #2 told WO #2 she wanted to investigate the Complainant for impaired driving and requested an approved screening device (ASD). SO #2 declined to be interviewed; however, the general occurrence report authored by her states that a faint odour of alcohol was detected on the Complainant's breath. [5] SO #2 approached the Complainant and requested he provide a breath sample. The Complainant tried multiple times but refused to continue trying. At this moment, the weight of the evidence establishes that the Complainant became very belligerent and swore profusely at the officers. SO #2 and SO #3 arrested the Complainant, handcuffed him and walked him towards the police vehicle. According to WO #1, the Complainant swung his body as if attempting to elbow SO #3, causing them both to fall to the ground. [6] The witness officers reported that when the Complainant returned to his feet he refused to enter the police vehicle by making his body rigid. The officers tried to physically place the Complainant into the cruiser and, during the struggle, the Complainant kicked SO #3 in the upper chest.
The Complainant was then transported to the police station where he was paraded before WO #3. PEW #1 and PEW #2 were also present along with SO #1. The booking area was captured by closed-circuit television (CCTV), and based on the footage it is clear there was a verbal and then physical altercation between the Complainant and members of the DRPS. WO #3 asked the Complainant a series of questions and the Complainant responded to a few but was argumentative. He repeatedly said he did not know why he was arrested and yelled at SO #3, accusing him of punching him in the face. WO #3 decided to lodge the Complainant in a cell and PEW #2 released his left handcuff. Before PEW #2 could release the Complainant's right handcuff the Complainant moved his hands away and gestured angrily while yelling at the officers. PEW #2 believed the Complainant was resisting and was worried because the Complainant could use the handcuffs as a weapon. The CCTV footage shows PEW #2 suddenly grab the Complainant by the collar of his shirt and bring him to the ground on his back in a smooth motion. PEW #2 pinned the Complainant to the ground by the neck and SO #1 assisted in restraining the Complainant by placing his left knee near the left side of the Complainant's chest. PEW #1 controlled his legs. The video shows PEW #2 trying to roll the Complainant onto his stomach. The Complainant stood up and moved away from the officers before falling to a crouched position with his face against the floor with his hands under his body. SO #1 delivered two distractionary knee strikes to the Complainant's right rib area before the Complainant gave up his hands to be handcuffed. The Complainant was lodged in a cell until he complained of pain and was transported to a hospital, where he was diagnosed with fractured ribs.
Section 25(1), Criminal Code -- Protection of persons acting under authority
25 (1) Every one who is required or authorized by law to do anything in the administration or enforcement of the law
(a) as a private person,
(b) as a peace officer or public officer,
(c) in aid of a peace officer or public officer, or
(d) by virtue of his office,
is, if he acts on reasonable grounds, justified in doing what he is required or authorized to do and in using as much force as is necessary for that purpose.
On March 20, 2018, the Complainant was arrested in Oshawa by the DRPS for failing to provide a breath sample. During his booking, the Complainant was grounded by a special constable, restrained by multiple members of the DRPS and kneed twice in the right side by SO #1. He was subsequently transported to hospital where he was diagnosed with fractured ribs. For the reasons that follow, I am unable to form reasonable grounds to believe that any DRPS police officer, including SO #1, committed a criminal offence in connection with the Complainant's injury.
On the record as established by the SIU investigation, it is possible the Complainant was injured when he went to the ground at the scene of the traffic stop or at the police station, or when SO #1 kneed him in the ribs. I am inclined to believe that the Complainant was injured by SO #1 because SO #1 thought the knee strikes could account for the Complainant's injuries. In any event, regardless of the precise cause of the injuries, I do not believe that any police officer exceeded the scope of force permitted by law.
Pursuant to section 25(1) of the Criminal Code , police officers are restricted in their use of force to that which is reasonably necessary in the discharge of a lawful duty. It is clear that the officers were acting in the performance of their lawful duties when they investigated the Complainant for impaired driving at the traffic stop. SO #2 detected an odour of alcohol on the Complainant's breath, which was an observation that was also echoed by WO #2. That, coupled with knowledge that the Complainant was stopped for poor driving and the suspicion he was deflecting attention to his passenger, provided ample grounds for her to suspect he had consumed alcohol enabling her to request a breath sample. It is clear this request was made and that the Complainant failed to provide an adequate breath sample after having multiple opportunities to do so. As such, the officers had reasonable grounds to arrest the Complainant for failing to provide a breath sample and were therefore acting within the scope of their lawful duties.
Force was used against the Complainant during his arrest although its precise scope is disputed. There is some evidence that the Complainant was pushed to the ground by a police officer during the traffic stop although this evidence is frail and contrary to other reliable evidence. Without further evidence, I am therefore unwilling to accept the Complainant was needlessly pushed. Based on the remainder of the evidence, it is clear that police officers used force against the Complainant by physically placing him in the police vehicle, restraining him on the floor of the police station and kneeing him the ribs. [7] I believe this force was reasonably necessary in the circumstances because of the Complainant's level of resistance. The force used to place the Complainant in the cruiser and to restrain him on the floor was proportional to his resistance, and – besides the knee strikes – there is no evidence that the Complainant was kicked, hit or punched by the officers. SO #1 said he delivered the knee strikes only after the Complainant failed to comply with verbal demands to give up his hands, and with the intention of overcoming the Complainant's resistance through "pain compliance." In assessing SO #1's knee strikes I am cognizant that the common law makes clear that officers are not to be judged to a standard of perfection. What is required is a reasonable response in the circumstances, not necessarily an exacting one: R. v. Nasogaluak [2010] 1 SCR 206. I accept that SO #1 intended to gain the Complainant's compliance and not to injure him, that he was aware the Complainant had a handcuff which could be used as a weapon, that he knew the Complainant had fought with officers previously and that he only resorted to knee strikes after the Complainant disobeyed verbal commands. In these circumstances, I believe the knee strikes were reasonably necessary and fell within the scope of force permitted by section 25 of the Criminal Code .
In summary, I suspect the Complainant sustained his injury when SO #1 delivered two knee strikes to his ribs but do not believe SO #1, or any DRPS police officer, used force which is not permitted by law. As such, I am unable to from reasonable grounds to believe any police officer committed a criminal offence and this file is closed.
1) PEW #1 declined to be interviewed on the advice of counsel despite being subject to a legal duty to cooperate. The SIU was later advised that PEW #1 was on a leave from work and PEW #1 did not return to duty during the course of the SIU's investigation. [Back to text]
2) Section 113(9) of the Police Services Act states that "members of police forces shall co-operate fully with the members of the [SIU] in the conduct of investigations." This provision applies to any "member of a police force" which is defined by s. 2(1) of the PSA as including "an employee of the police force or a person who is appointed as a police officer under the Interprovincial Policing Act, 2009." [Back to text]
3) At this stage, PEW #1 could not be interviewed because she was on leave. The SIU requested the DRPS chief make her available when she returned to work; however, she did not return to work during the course of the SIU's investigation. [Back to text]
4) See Court File No: 178/19 (Divisional Court) for more information. This application was filed after it became clear that a similar court application would not result in a court decision (see SIU Director's Report for 18-OCI-081 at https://www.siu.on.ca/en/directors_report_details.php?drid=324). The court application was discontinued following PEW #2's cooperation. [Back to text]
5) WO #2 said he smelled alcohol on the Complainant's breath, although WO #1 did not. [Back to text]
6) What caused the Complainant and SO #3 to fall was disputed and there is some evidence that an officer pushed the Complainant. [Back to text]
7) PEW #2 also used force against the Complainant when he grounded him in the police station; however, PEW #2 is a civilian member of the DRPS and not a police officer. It is not within the SIU's mandate to investigate the actions of non-police officers and I will decline to comment on the appropriateness of this takedown. [Back to text]


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Balderton's Colin Hanna started at Balderton in 2016. We are delighted to announce his promotion to Partner, making him the first-ever Balderton Partner based outside London.
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Expressions From the Heart is a group of believers who love to express our praise and adoration to God through mime. To be part of this ministry one must be actively involved in Bible Study, Sunday School and attend worship services and rehearsals regularly.
Expressions From the Heart began at the Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Cardale, Pennsylvania in 1986 under the direction of Pastors Robert Shipman, Sr. and John Davidson. The original members were Pamela, Robert, Jr., and Shavonne Shipman. The group soon grew to 10 additional members and began ministering throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, etc.
Pastor Shipman was called to the Prince of Peace Baptist Church, Philadelphia, PA in 1991 and soon established a mime ministry. This ministry has sponsored drama workshops, facilitate mime workshops in churches across the region and has toured in cities such as Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York and Grand Rapids during the course of our history.
We thank God for using us as vessels to spread the Gospel through mime. Please continue to pray for us in this ministry.
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Ben Bernanke has said that the Fed is trying to promote inflation, increase lending, reduce unemployment, and stimulate the economy. However, the Fed has arguably - to some extent - been working against all of these goals.
I am wondering how the interest is paid on these reserves? Is it done by issuing additional Treasury securities?


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American Degree
Those wishing to apply for their American Degree must:
Submit an electronic version of the completed application (as required by National FFA) to state staff no later than May 15 for review and approval.
Once application is approved electronically, submit the hard copy version with signatures to state staff by June 1st for submission to National FFA.
The American FFA Degree is awarded to FFA members who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to FFA and made significant accomplishments in their SAE. To be eligible to receive the American FFA Degree from the National FFA Organization, the member must meet the following minimum qualifications.
Have received the State FFA Degree
Have been an active member for the past three years (36 months), and have a satisfactory participation in the activities on the chapter and state levels.
Have satisfactory completed the equivalent of at least three years (540 hours) of systematic secondary school instruction in an agricultural education and one full year of enrollment in a post-secondary school agricultural program or have completed the program of agriculture education offered in the secondary school last attended.
Have graduated from high school a least twelve months prior to the national convention at which the degree is to be granted.
Have in operation and have maintained records to substantiate an outstanding supervised agricultural experience program through which a member has exhibited comprehensive planning, managerial and financial expertise.
Have earned at least $10,000 and productively invested at least $7,500 or have earned and productively invested at least $2,000 and worked at least 2,250 hours in excess of scheduled class time. Any combination of hours, times a factor of 3.56. plus actual dollars earned and productively invested must be equal to or greater than the number 10,000. Hours used for the purpose of producing earnings reported as productively invested income shall not be duplicated as hours of credit to meet the minimum requirements for the degree.
Have recorded of outstanding leadership abilities and community involvement.
Completed at lest 50 hours of community service in a minimum of three different activities. All hours are cumulative. i.e. – the 25 hours used to obtain the state degree can be used towards the American degree. The community service hours must be in addition to hours spent on paid or unpaid SAE projects. The hours cannot serve a dual purpose in fulfilling both community service and SAE requirements. All hours must take place outside of regularly scheduled class time.
Have achieved a high school scholastic record of "C" or better as certified by the principal or superintendent.


Sydney, Australia, 6 September 2018 - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), the world's leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, today announced that Microsoft will license DXC's proprietary Enterprise Credit Management module, a Sable37 app for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations. Microsoft's decision was based on DXC Technology's strong capabilities and knowledge and skills in Dynamics 365.
Sable37 is a DXC Technology Company acquired earlier this year. It is part of DXC Eclipse, the Microsoft practice within DXC Technology.
Enterprise Credit Management by Sable37 helps customers automate credit policy application, maintain strong cash flow and reduce financial risks, extending the core functionality of Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations. By formally integrating this module into Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Microsoft will help customers achieve strong business outcomes.
Martin Wildsmith, ANZ director, DXC Eclipse, said, "Microsoft's acquisition of the Enterprise Credit Management module is excellent news for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations customers around the world because every customer will now have access to this functionality in the spring release. Customers already using this module are familiar with the significant benefits it offers to businesses, especially when it comes to credit management.
One of the largest independent Dynamics 365 systems integrators in the world, DXC Eclipse delivers Dynamics 365, ERP, CRM, business process, analytics and collaboration solutions on premises and in the cloud. The practice has helped over 4,000 active customers complete successful digital transformation projects using the full suite of Microsoft technologies and applications. DXC Eclipse operates in North America (the U.S. and Canada), the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand and Fiji), and the U.K., Ireland, Israel, the Middle East and Africa. It is a Microsoft partner in these regions with over 2,450 Dynamics 365 resources worldwide.


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/**
 * @fileoverview Component for the skill rubrics editor.
 */

import { Component, OnDestroy, OnInit } from '@angular/core';
import { downgradeComponent } from '@angular/upgrade/static';
import { Subscription } from 'rxjs';
import { Rubric } from 'domain/skill/rubric.model';
import { SkillUpdateService } from 'domain/skill/skill-update.service';
import { Skill } from 'domain/skill/SkillObjectFactory';
import { SkillEditorStateService } from 'pages/skill-editor-page/services/skill-editor-state.service';
import { WindowDimensionsService } from 'services/contextual/window-dimensions.service';

@Component({
  selector: 'oppia-skill-rubrics-editor',
  templateUrl: './skill-rubrics-editor.component.html'
})
export class SkillRubricsEditorComponent implements OnInit, OnDestroy {
  skill: Skill;
  rubrics: Rubric[];
  rubricsListIsShown: boolean;
  directiveSubscriptions = new Subscription();

  constructor(
    private skillEditorStateService: SkillEditorStateService,
    private skillUpdateService: SkillUpdateService,
    private windowDimensionsService: WindowDimensionsService
  ) {}

  onSaveRubric(difficulty: string, explanations: string[]): void {
    this.skillUpdateService.updateRubricForDifficulty(
      this.skill, difficulty, explanations);
  }

  toggleRubricsList(): void {
    if (this.windowDimensionsService.isWindowNarrow()) {
      this.rubricsListIsShown = !this.rubricsListIsShown;
    }
  }

  ngOnInit(): void {
    this.skill = this.skillEditorStateService.getSkill();
    this.rubricsListIsShown = (
      !this.windowDimensionsService.isWindowNarrow());
    this.directiveSubscriptions.add(
      this.skillEditorStateService.onSkillChange.subscribe(
        () => this.rubrics = this.skill.getRubrics())
    );
  }

  ngOnDestroy(): void {
    this.directiveSubscriptions.unsubscribe();
  }
}

angular.module('oppia').directive('oppiaSkillRubricsEditor',
  downgradeComponent({
    component: SkillRubricsEditorComponent
  }) as angular.IDirectiveFactory);

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Characterizing breast cancer treatment pathways in Kumasi, Ghana from onset of symptoms to final outcome: Outlook towards cancer control
Authors: Scherber, Samuel | Soliman, Amr S. | Awuah, Baffour | Osei-Bonsu, Ernest | Adjei, Ernest | Abantanga, Frank | Merajver, Sofia D.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cancer rates are increasing in Africa, including Ghana. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in incidence and mortality in Ghana. OBJECTIVE: We outlined both breast cancer patient characteristics and management at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), the main cancer management hospital in central Ghana. Moreover, we identified the treatment interventions predictive of patient outcome. METHODS: Medical records of 597 breast cancer patients seen in 2008–2011 were abstracted to investigate management and treatment patterns. Abstracted variables included type and extent of surgery, number and cycles of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, as well as the …course of treatment completed. RESULTS: Late stage at diagnosis was common, treatment plans of the study hospital were relatively standardized according to disease severity, and defaulting/interrupting treatment in the records was also common. Patients diagnosed with late stage cancer who received adjuvant therapy and patients with hormone status evaluation were more likely to have complied with treatment guidelines and continued oncotherapy at the study hospital than those who never had hormone status requested or reported. CONCLUSIONS: Our study lends support to improving patient outcomes in low- and middle-income countries through raising knowledge and reporting of tumor hormonal status and providing appropriately tailored treatment. Achieving improved outcomes should also consider enhancing public understanding of the importance of early detection and completion of treatment. Show more
Keywords: Breast cancer, health systems navigation, developing countries (LMIC), Ghana
Axillary reverse mapping: Is it feasible in locally advanced breast cancer patients?
Authors: Khandelwal, Rohan | Poovamma, C.U. | Shilpy, Chauhan | Prema, M. | Anthony, Pais
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Axillary dissection is associated with a high incidence of lymphedema, which has been brought down with the introduction of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in patients with early breast cancer. However, sentinel lymph node biopsy is not widely accepted in patients of locally advanced breast cancer (LABC) [T3N1, Any T4, Any N2-3 with no distant metastasis] after neo-adjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) and these patients routinely undergo axillary lymph node clearance. Axillary reverse mapping (ARM) with blue dye has the potential to differentiate the arm lymphatics from the breast lymphatics and it can be used to decrease lymphedema in patients undergoing …ALND by preserving these lymphatics. However, ARM in LABC patients is yet to be accepted as the standard of care. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 51 patients of locally advanced breast carcinoma were included in the study from May 2011 to May 2012. All patients received neo-adjuvant chemotherapy followed by modified radical mastectomy. Axillary reverse mapping (ARM) was carried out using blue dye. 2 ml of methylene blue dye was injected intradermal, upper medial aspect of the ipsilateral arm. The number, size and site and distribution of lymph nodes identified were recorded and the nodes were labelled as ARM nodes and complete axillary dissection was carried out. RESULTS: Blue nodes were identified in 45 (88.2%) out of the 51 patients. The average number of ARM nodes identified was 4.03 ± 0.28 [range 1–8]. In majority (77.8%) of the cases, nodes were located in the triangle formed by axillary vein above, below by the first intercostobrachial nerve and medially by the chest wall/serratus anterior. In patients with complete or partial response to NACT, ARM and breast axillary LN were negative in 63.3% patients whereas 36.6% had positive breast but negative ARM nodes. In this study we did not intend to preserve any ARM nodes but in 90% of these cases, at least one ARM node had to be removed or was injured during axillary clearance. ARM nodes could be identified in 15 (83.3%) out of the 18 patients with stable or progressive disease following ARM. 12 (80%) out of these 15 cases demonstrated positive ARM and breast LN whereas 3 (20%) patients had positive breast but negative ARM nodes. Skin tattooing (82.3%) was the most common complication observed in our study. CONCLUSIONS: Identification rates of ARM nodes can be improved by injecting the blue dye in the upper medial aspect of the arm at the time of induction. Majority of the arm nodes lie between the axillary vein and the first intercostobrachial nerve. It is difficult to preserve the ARM nodes in patients of LABC, who have had good response to NACT and in patients of LABC with poor response to NACT, the incidence of metastasis in ARM nodes is quite high. Therefore, ARM is not a feasible option in patients with locally advanced breast cancer. Show more
Keywords: Breast cancer, locally advanced, axillary reverse mapping, lymphedema
Intra-operative ultrasound versus wire-guided localization in the surgical management of non-palpable breast cancer
Authors: Morris, Owen James | Knight, Veronica | Logan, David
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Non-palpable breast lesions require some method of localization when performing breast conserving surgery (BCS). Despite the advent of newer techniques, ultrasound (US) and wire-guided localization (WGL) remain the most popular approaches. OBJECTIVE: We aim to compare the positive margin rate of US versus WGL in the excision of breast lesions. METHODS: Data were collected from the Clinical Access Portal. All patients who underwent US or WGL BCS were identified and consecutive data collected. Positive margins were evaluated using histopathology reports. Baseline demographics and specimen size data were also collected. RESULTS: A total of …198 patients were included in total over a three-year period. There was some evidence of an association of type of surgery with positive margin (OR=2.11, p =0.075) where a 2.11 fold increase in the odds of a positive margin was estimated for the US method relative to WGL, but this was not statistically significant at the 5% level. This effect decreased after adjusting for potential confounders (OR=1.81, p =0.34). CONCLUSIONS: This retrospective study of US versus WGL in BCS demonstrated no significant difference in the positive margin rate, although a trend was observed in favor of the WGL group. We have provided further evidence for the debate on the accuracy of US and WGL for non-palpable breast lesions. Available data remains sparse, and our results contradict the findings of other comparative studies. Show more
Keywords: Ultrasound, wire localization, breast conserving surgery, breast cancer, radiological localization, margin status
Multiple parenchymal leiomyomas of the breast in a Sudanese female
Authors: Alawad, Awad Ali M.
Article Type: Case Report
Abstract: Leiomyomas are benign smooth muscle neoplasm. They can occur in any organ, but the most common forms occur in the uterus, small bowel and the esophagus. Leiomyomas of breast are rare benign non epithelial tumor. Only 21 cases of solitary parenchymal leiomyoma of the breast have been reported. This is the first case of multiple breast leiomyomas being reported in the literature. Here we report a case of a 38-year-old woman who presented to us with a painless right sided breast swelling. Histopathology revealed a growth pattern of interlacing fascicles of smooth-muscle cells consistent with leiomyoma of breast. To the …best of our knowledge, this is the first case of multiple intraparenchymal leiomyomas of the breast reported in the literature. Show more
Keywords: Breast, leiomyoma
Squamous cell carcinoma of the hand metastasized to the breast: A unique case
Authors: Galyfos, George | Karantzikos, Georgios | Sianou, Argiri | Karatzia, Dionisia | Christakis, Marios | Deligiannis, Emmanuel
Abstract: Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) to the breast is a very rare entity with a few cases reported in the literature, while the hand as an extra-mammary origin site for this type of malignancy has not been reported before. We describe a unique case of a woman with a SCC lesion excised from the right index finger that metastasized to her ipsilateral breast. A 68-year-old female patient presented with a small palpable lesion of the right breast and without any skin ulceration or malformation. Ultrasonography and computed tomography studies revealed a solitary metastatic lesion of the breast, without any multiple …disease or lymphadenopathy diagnosed. Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) cytology confirmed the correlation of the lesion with the primary site. The patient underwent further surgical and oncological management. The use of FNA cytology is important to distinguish a metastasis from primary breast cancer in order to avoid unnecessary conflicting treatments, even when the medical history is not typical or revealing. SCCs of the hand can give metastases to unusual sites such as the breast and must always be closely followed-up, even if they are successfully excised in healthy margins originally. Show more
Keywords: Breast metastasis, fine needle cytology, malpighian cells, primary squamous cell carcinoma
An unusual orbital metastasis of breast cancer
Authors: Rossi, Lorenzo | Zancla, Serena | Civitelli, Liana | Ranieri, Ersilia
Abstract: In this paper we report the clinical case of a 84 year old female patient with a history of breast cancer diagnosed 14 years before, treated only with hormone therapy for 10 years and with subsequent follow-up oncology which always demonstrated negative results. 14 years after the first diagnosis, the patient presented with an increase in mass markers (CEA), and progressive symptoms of the right eye (diplopia). A CT scan and an MRI of the orbits confirmed the presence of an expansive neoplastic formation of the right orbit of 16 × 9 mm. The orbital metastases are rare locations …of metastatic breast cancer which pose problems of differential diagnosis and require prompt and multimodal treatment (chemotherapy, hormone therapy, radiation therapy) aimed at improving the quality of life of the patient. Show more
Keywords: Orbital metastases, unusual breast carcinoma metastases
Mucinous carcinoma of breast with psammomatous calcification: Report of a rare case with extensive axillary metastases
Authors: Bahadur, Shalini | Pujani, Mukta | Jetley, Sujata | Raina, Prabhat Kumar
Abstract: Pure mucinous carcinoma of the breast accounts for about 2% of all breast carcinomas and is associated with a favourable prognosis due to its lower nuclear grade and infrequent axillary or hematogenous metastases. Micropapillary variant of mucinous carcinoma breast has recently received attention as a unique form of invasive carcinoma of the breast exhibiting dual differentiation towards mucinous as well as micropapillary. The characteristic features for labeling a tumor as mucinous micropapillary carcinoma are micropapillary pattern, nuclear pleomorphism, hobnail cells and psammoma bodies in addition to the predominant mucinous component. Micropapillary mucinous carcinoma (MUMPC) when compared to pure mucinous carcinoma …tends to have a higher nuclear grade, axillary lymph node metastases, lymphovascular invasion and overexpression of Her 2, p53 and Ki-67, thereby displaying an aggressive clinical behaviour. We present a rare case of micropapillary mucinous carcinoma to highlight the fact that this being a unique and rare variant of mucinous carcinoma should be recognized and reported as a separate category by the pathologists owing to its aggressive clinical behaviour and its influence on the nature of therapy. Show more
Keywords: Mucinous carcinoma, micropapillary, psammoma bodies, breast
Apocrine carcinoma arising in a complex fibroadenoma: A case report
Authors: Mele, Marco | Vahl, Pernille | Funder, Jonas Amstrup | Sorensen, Anne Schmidt | Jensen, Vibeke
Abstract: A carcinoma arising in a fibroadenoma is a rare event, which often entails a diagnostic challenge. The most common type is the lobular carcinoma and secondary a ductal carcinoma. We present an extremely rare case of malignant development of an invasive apocrine carcinoma in a complex fibroadenoma and underline the importance for clinicians to recognize the possibility of benign and malignant co-existence especially in older women.
Keywords: Apocrine carcinoma, complex fibroadenoma
Article Type: Other
DOI: 10.3233/BD-2014-34409


Wondering where I've been for the past month?
Moms and Dads – your words are sticky.
That's what I heard when my parents were trying to teach me a lesson when I was a kid.
Now that I'm a parent, I'm pretty sure that's how my wonderful words of wisdom get translated in their heads as well. My words go in one ear and out the other.
Here's your nugget for today. Give it a think!
Does submitting to authority make you weak?
Confession: this post is three parts brag, one part nugget.


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Well getting ready to have a large amount of people over our house on Sunday. I think I may have been a bit crazy to think that it was a good idea given the state of our house, but here we are! Onto the frugal things I was able to do.
Frugal husband and I both worked extra shifts last weekend.
I spent some extra time checking our accounts and making sure that everything was in order.
I went to Aldi for the first time in a couple of weeks and stocked up on some of the basics we need for baked goods. They also had a great deal on brownie mixes.
There were a couple of times that I really wanted to buy myself lunch instead of eating what we had on hand and I ignored the impulse.
I completed a few surveys for pinecone research.
Every little bit counts! I'm slightly jealous that you have Aldi 🙂 We aren't so fortunate here in Canada.
Well you do have Justin Trudeau 😉 so that's something right?
Um.. is that a joke? He's going to run our country to the ground in debt!
I honestly don't know that much about him- I just see that he's not our current leader..


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For Eons Past
By Solution .45
Music Genre Rock
For Aeons Past is the debut studio album by Swedish metal band Solution.45. It was released in Europe on 24 March 2010, and in North America on 11 May 2010. On February 15, 2010 Solution.45 released the track "Gravitational Lensing" for free download. The album features lyrics and guest vocals from Dark Tranquillity singer Mikael Stanne.
Artist: Solution .45
Title: For Eons Past
Solution .45
1 The Close Beyond
2 Gravitational Lensing
3 Through Night-Kingdomed Gates
4 For Aeons Past
5 Lethean Tears
6 Bladed Vaults
7 On Embered Fields Dust
8 Wirethrone
9 Into Shadow
10 Clandestiny Now