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I knew that America would never invest the necessary funds or energies in rehabilitation of its poor so long as adventures like Vietnam continued to draw men and skills and money like some demonic destructive suction tube.
It was sending [the poor's] sons and brothers and their husbands to fight and to die in extraordinarily high proportions relative to the rest of the population. We were taking the black young men who had been crippled by our society and sending them eight thousand miles away to guarantee liberties in Southeast Asia which they had not found in southwest Georgia and East Harlem. . . . I knew that I could never again raise my voice against the violence of the oppressed in the ghettos without having first spoken clearly to the greatest purveyor of violence in the world today—my own government.
The giant triplets Dr. King names—racism, materialism, and militarism—intersected, are interwoven, and harm the structures and life of our society, and Dr. King names it loud and clear in 1967.
Dr. King's words are bold—even bold for today. And what has changed since? What hasn't? What still resonates today? Many say that this speech was one of the major reasons he was killed. As his message became more interconnected with the culture of white supremacy, a culture built on racism, materialism, and violence, as he organized against the Vietnam War, for the Poor People's Campaign bringing together the poor and people of color, King became too threatening for the U.S. government. A more organized and ignited people grounded in love, liberation, and hope was too dangerous for the systems and institutions of society. And so he was killed. We can't forget how radical, how bold his message was. We can't leave his legacy sanitized and forgotten.
In the church, in relation to Jesus, we often ask, "Why did Jesus die?" instead of asking, "Why was Jesus killed?" We forget that Jesus was organizing a movement grounded in love, liberation, and hope. When Jesus entered Jerusalem, turning over tables in the temple, speaking truth to the leaders in power who heard the rumors of healings and miracles, it was too ungrounding for the structures of the Roman Empire in Palestine, so the Romans killed him.
But let us not forget also that we celebrated Easter last week. We celebrate Christ's resurrection—the ultimate resistance to death and violence. We live in hope because Jesus' spirit and truth and vision for our lives and our world was not snuffed out. He lives in and among us because nothing—no empire, no "ism," no violence is more powerful than God's love for us.
It wasn't enough to just have the strength to speak; they felt called to heal, to do wonders for their community. With their deep faith, with their profound hope, they were shaken, for the Holy Spirit filled their hearts and spoke the word of God with boldness in them, preparing them to also speak with boldness.
I love this image because we wonder, how could a mustard seed become a tree and create a whole ecosystem where birds can live? Well, a mustard seed is a weed really, and weeds are resilient and have this amazing quality of finding their way in less-than-fertile-soil. With a combination of their efforts, the microbes in the ground, and sabbath for the soil, the topsoil actually becomes a fertile environment for less resilient plants to grow. They grow, trees grow, and before you know it, you have birds nesting, grasshoppers jumping, and worms wriggling.
Weeds—those dreaded plants we want to pluck from our gardens—are like the prophets of our history who spoke with boldness, undervalued and feared in their lifetime. They were taken from us too soon, but their boldness, their resilience, their hope helped create the fertile ground, the holy soil that God calls us to cultivate today.
When we remember the boldness of Jesus, the boldness of his disciples, the boldness of Dr. King, our work can seem daunting. But remember, just as God created this tiny little mustard seed with the wisdom that its growth could be part of collective healing in its ecosystem, God creates us. God loves us so deeply and so profoundly, that God trusts us to be bold. We pray for the Holy Spirit to fill us like the disciples to speak with boldness; we look for evidence of the resurrection among us to be part of this rising of hope and liberation.
Dr. King fifty-one years ago said in his observations of the communities around him that "perhaps a new spirit is rising among us."In remembering him, especially this week, with the celebration of this Easter season, may a new spirit rise in us too. In the name of our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. Amen.


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Should Obama expect a masala tea party in India?
Posted on November 3, 2010 by Vikas Pota
Given last night's blow to President Obama in the mid-term elections, where a handful of the much talked about 'Tea Party' were elected, it strikes me that his visit elsewhere, other than India this weekend, may have been (more) politically beneficial to his Presidency.
Let me explain:
1. Despite being a minority leader, Indian's are huge fans of the Clintons. In fact, on a recent visit to the US, the sentiment expressed by several prominent persons of the diaspora pointed to their hidden hope that Hillary may consider ratcheting the pressure on Obama in the remainder of what they felt was his only term in the White House.
2. On bilateral relations, it may surprise you, but India really loves George W. Bush. For it was Dubya's administration that allowed India to participate in the restricted super club of nuclear nations, despite their not signing important treaties on non-proliferation.
3. The civilian nuclear partnership was heralded as bringing a 'paradigm shift' to US – India relations – a true game-changer, if there ever was one!
Given that this is the case, what can Obama achieve:
4. Like Nirupama Rao said in her press conference, don't expect too much apart from a structured dialogue that's a continuation of interaction between the two sides. She's trying to manage expectations, and did so effectively.
5. During the US elections, Obama suffered from rhetoric flourish which is going to bit him on his back side on this visit. India's self perception as a confident, global player is partly attributed to her prowess in the IT / BPO sector. For Obama to promise to increase taxes for companies who take away jobs from America was a mistake in international terms.
6. America needs Indian IT firms. I don't wish to teach you to suck eggs, but simply put Indian IT firms make American corporations efficient. Simple. So, why put this at risk. We already know that India's Opposition Party, the BJP, intend on vocalising their views on this subject during the visit. Thankfully for Obama, they're simply not a threat to anyone nowadays in the politics of New Delhi.
7. Given all the evidence that India's on the rise, I don't think that the Indian's will treat this visit like they did David Cameron's. The UK does struggle to make its case to India effectively. Many captains of industry have often said that their focus, which was once on good ol' Blighty, has switched to other places. In Obama's case, America remains an important market today, and importantly, in the future. You can be rest assured that none other than Sonia Gandhi and heir apparent – Rahul Gandhi will roll out the red carpet for President Obama, unlike her absence on Cameron's diary.
My prediction for this visit – apart from policy announcements on issues like defence cooperation, counter-terrorism, pacts to do with economic matters etc, unlike back at home in the US, he needn't get upset when he's invited to a tea party, or two.
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On the eve of Indian elections… new poll research
Posted on April 14, 2009 by Vikas Pota
Thought you may be interested in the Indian election survey we commissioned.
What it shows:
• So far, the electorate have been treated to a 'policy-lite' campaign, with no real debate on substantive issues. Caste and religion remain defining issues in this election.
• Anyone can still make it. It's all down to the post poll alliances that are struck at the end.
• The Congress & BJP will have an equal share of seats, it's their coalition allies that will make the essential difference.
• Previous groupings like the UPA (Congress Party + partners) & NDA (BJP + partners) have more or less been disbanded. They remain convenient terms to apply, but mean little in the real sense.
• Regional parties are flexing their muscles by choosing to join together, under banners such as the Third Front or Fourth Front, avoiding grand alliances offered by the Congress or BJP.
Detailed breakdown of projected wins under four main scenarios is here: http://indiabriefingcentre.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/090414-sc-team-cvoter-election-survey2.pdf
Musings from last week…
The Congress withdraw a senior Congress MP over his alleged involvement in the 1984 Sikh riots that occurred after Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards. At a press conference last week, a Sikh journalist threw a shoe at the Home Minister as a sign of protest, which snow-balled into the two MPs withdrawing their candidature and bringing media attention to the Congress Party's record on communal politics, which was a huge relief for the BJP as this shifted media attention from Varun Gandhi's "hate speech", that was being played out in the media in preceding weeks.
Personal attacks from the Congress leadership have intensified. Manmohan Singh (uncharacteristically) and Rahul Gandhi have publically criticised Advani, the BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate. Excerpts from a press conference below:
"Mr Advani has strength in speech with weakness in action." – Manmohan Singh on LK Advani
"I would not have been found weeping in the corner, when a mob of hoodlums was destroying the centuries' old mosque." – Manmohan Singh on LK Advani when the Babri structure was razed to the ground in 1992.
In obvious reference to the Kandahar plane hijack episode Manmohan Singh said, "The difference between the UPA government and the NDA government is that they released terrorists while we killed nine and captured one alive."
Referring to Mr Advani's remarks that he did not know about the release of terrorists and the flight to Kandahar carrying Jaswant Singh, Rahul Gandhi said: "If he is such a strong leader, how come then the home minister did not know something…there are two possibilities. Either he is not telling the truth or his senior leader, Prime Minister Vajpayee, did not trust him".
Likewise, LK Advani demanded an apology from Sonia Gandhi for her statement that India was in greater danger from people inside than foreign terrorists, which he said was an implied attack on the BJP. Advani said he was shocked about her remarks that "we are in greater danger from people inside than from foreign terrorists entering India".
He said though Gandhi did not name his party, it "substantially accuses us and the comments were clear".
On the third front, he said: "The so-called Third and Fourth Fronts were irrelevant as they were opportunists, who had no platform on their own or a common platform. The CPI(M) was trying to cobble a Third Front only to fight its own growing irrelevance."
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Briefing on Indian Elections
Posted on February 26, 2009 by Vikas Pota
Following from the briefing that we'd organised yesterday evening at the House of Commons on the upcoming Indian elections, our inbox has been swamped with requests for the presentation made by Yashwant Deshmukh – who's one of India's top pollsters. Whilst we're probably more immersed than others in keeping on eye on the machinations of Indian politics, I found the insights provided by the panelists and also some of the audience very logical and agreed with their analysis.
In particular, I felt that Lord Desai, who's advised several Indian Prime Ministers, and clearly, has the inside track on politics, was exceptional in his comments. Despite the pro-Congress Party perception that people have of him, I felt he was very balanced and gave the Congress as hard a time as the BJP. He narrated a story to me of when he was awarded the Pravasi Bharatiya Sanman Award from Prime Minister Vajpayee and asked why, depite the stinging criticism of the NDA and of the BJP was he being awarded the honour. Vajpayee, in his response, said something to the effect of: "We take heart in the fact that you're equally critical of the Congress". 🙂
What Desai explained was that he expected the Congress to make it back and cited examples such as of the confidence that the Congress has shown through the very conservative interim budget a few weeks ago. He said that the lack of throwaway gestures and sops are a clear sign of their thinking. In addition, what I thought was a very personal insight, was his admiration for Sonia Gandhi's long term strategic thinking – for example, her placement of Naveen Chawla (Chief Election Commissioner) and Pratibha Singh (President) in their current roles to coincide with the probable dates of the election and therefore strengthening her ability to fix the result, if required. I'm lead to believe that such moves are par-for-the-course across the political divide, but are less well thought through or executed.
Yashwant Deshmukh's clear view was that he forsees a situation in which a minority party like Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party could stake their claim to high office with the support of either principal party. What was interesting was that he termed the upcoming election as a 'semi-final' for the main event in 2012, in which he expects the contest to be between Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi.
I've placed his presentation for on our company website for you to download – www.saffronchase.com – let me have your views. Do you agree with his analysis?
The really interesting thing about the event was that apart from the panelists, there were several individuals in the audience who have been offered seats in the Indian parliament, or are involved in politics in India but make London their base. Such as, a past Mumbai region Organising Secretary for the NSUI; which is the Congress affiliated student body; a eminent businessperson who is regularly consulted by the Samajwadi Party and the Congress on various issues; a business magnate who's been offered a party position in Delhi, a lawyer with equations with the gen-next of Indian politics etc etc.
In summary, all panelists agreed that in the next election, we're going to see an overwhelming influence by regional parties, which may result in a minority government that is kept alive with the support of the Congress and will fall within two years.
On the foreign direct investment / commerce front, what was was clear was that there would be no rolling back of policy decisions, but you couldn't guarantee the fast-tracking of initiatives such as the lifting of the caps in the financial services, retail sector and others. All agreed that they saw such decisions at a standstill for the next few years.
We're organising a visit for those interested to India at election time to soak up some of the atmosphere by attending mammoth rallies (100,000 people minimum), and to see for ourselves the key issues that candidates face in their constituencies. We received great interest from the audience, please let me know if you're interested in joining our delegation. We hope to take some UK parliamentarians, businesses, journalists and others to witness the largest democratic exercise conducted on the face of this planet.
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India this week: Advani, Sonia, Blair, and India Inc.
Posted on November 22, 2008 by Vikas Pota
Quite a week in India as far as the interplay of politics and business are concerned. Let me explain:
LK ADVANI & INDIA INC
With a number of state elections taking place as we speak, and the prospect of a general election within the next six months, LK Advani, Prime Ministerial candidate, brought business leaders together, on Thursday, to advise him on the options available to take control the impact of the financial crisis in India.
It's been reported that the good and great of Indian commerce advised him to work with the Congress to help India weather the storm, knowing fully well that with elections pending, it was a tough commitment for Mr Advani to make. The BJP have been quick to point out that comments such as those of Mr Chidambaram, equating Mr Advani to John McCain, have made it impossible for the two sides to work together in a bipartisan manner.
SONIA GANDHI – BANK NATIONALISATION IS GOOD
Reacting to the press coverage of Mr Advani meeting the ambassadors of India Inc, UPA Chairman, Sonia Gandhi's gone out and made remarks of her own that support her mother in-law, Indira Gandhi's decision to nationalise banks four decades ago.
Sure, India's prudence and protectionist attitude may shield her from some of the turmoil being witnessed today, but I believe that India stands to gain from a more open economy. I'm not just talking about the burgeoning middle class, but also of the most vunerable sections of society.
Mr Blair's delivered a speech at the Hindustan Times leadership Summit and and excerpt from his speech struck me as being spot on. He said:
On India's role, he said, "India has to decide its future path. One thing is for sure, India will demand its rightful place in the councils of the world…no wonder it was the G-20 that met in Washington and will meet in London, not the G-8. A UNSC without India as a permanent member is an anachronism. An IMF or a World Bank without a proper role for India, will no longer do. Across the world's agenda, India will demand and will receive the position due to one of the world's major powers."
But, he cautioned: "Beware one thing: with the power will come the responsibility. All of a sudden, you will find the expectation that, just as you will, in partnership with others, lead the world, so you will be able to solve the problems. People will knock on your door not to give opinions, but to hear answers. It is an exciting prospect but also a daunting one."
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Olimpia Milano combo guard, Mike James, talked to the team's official website and referred to the way he competes on the floor, his former team, Panathinaikos, as well as his time in the NBA.
On his playing style: "I kind of play like every night you have to show somebody something. In a business like this, it's a 'what have you done lately' business. You have a good year and then in the next year you kind of go down a little bit, then people are going to think you are starting to go down. I try to keep that attitude. Try playing hard every night and just competing."
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On moving to the NBA: "I was a bit disappointed, but knew that something had changed. As far as I am concerned, I played well, I have no regrets whatsoever and I think it was something I had to do and I am satisfied with that."
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Embracing the Crowds at Navy Pier
Every city has one – one of those spots that tops the list of every tourist's "must-do" list, yet where locals will only venture when they have no choice (or when they're entertaining out-of-towners). In New York, it's Times Square. In Chicago, it's Navy Pier.
Navy Pier, originally built as a recreation center in the early 1900's, did at one point during the 1940's actually house Navy operations. In 1995 it was renovated and opened in its current incarnation as a 50-acre, 1.5 mile long lakefront playground.
It's now home to the Chicago Children's Museum, the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, an IMAX Theatre, the Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows, the Navy Pier AeroBallon, and Pier Park, a small amusement park featuring kids rides, putt-putt golf, and the famous Navy Pier Ferris wheel. There are a dozen restaurants, beer gardens, and fast-food vendors, including chains like Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Ben and Jerry's, Starbucks, and a huge McDonald's. Starting to see why locals might avoid it?
Despite the Pier's focus on consumerism, it can still be a fun place to go. The Chicago Shakespeare Theatre puts on quality productions, the Chicago Children's Museum is one of the best places in the city to take kids, and everyone should ride the Ferris wheel at least once in their life. If you do decide to brave the mass of people on the Pier, try to go earlier in the day or later, around sunset, to avoid the bulk of the crowds.
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Admission: There is no charge to enter the Pier; each attraction charges a fee. Tickets to various attractions can be purchased in advance online.
Hours: Hours vary by season and attraction, but generally the Pier is open from 10am to 8pm on weekdays and 10am to 10pmn on weekends.
Getting there: The #29 bus serves Navy Pier from State Street. The #124 Navy Pier bus travels between the Pier and up and down Michigan Avenue. During summer months, a water-taxi ferries passengers form Navy Pier to the Museum Campus.
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After leaving the workforce in 1997 to raise children, Tonya Johnson is resuscitating her dream deferred. Her endeavor is challenging. She aspires to be a writer/editor in a highly competitive industry, seeks full-time employment when jobs are scarce, with minimal disruption to her family. In this second article about stay-at home and work-at-home moms (SAHM/WAHMs), Tonya shares how she stokes her dream's embers and creates employment opportunities, while giving back to her community and maintaining family life.
In her early years as a SAHM, Tonya vigilantly kept abreast of the writing industry. With young kids in tow, she frequented Barnes and Nobles, following market trends, scouring new publications for potential leads, and researching industry publications. She sent query letters and pitches to editors hoping to land writing jobs. In 2004, national and international magazines Iona and Aspire began hiring her as a freelancer. She interviewed celebrities Victoria Rowell and Hill Harper and wrote book reviews. Later she was hired to write an article for the New Jersey Star Ledger and articles for Black Enterprise's online edition.
Albeit nonpaying, Tonya advocates volunteerism as a means to build one's career. In 2003, Jean Nash Wells, editor-in-chief and co-founder of Positive Community, asked Tonya to write feature articles and columns. Tonya credits Ms. Wells with her "big break"; from it she began building her portfolio of writing clips and reputation. In 2008, while her children attended Watchung Elementary School, Tonya became a school level advocate for the Montclair Public Schools Health and Wellness Partnership. Hearing of Tonya's writing skills, she was asked to become a writing consultant for its communications. For two years she wrote promotions and articles covering different school level and annual events.
Tonya is equally devoted to inspiring children to read. In 2006, she coordinated and co-hosted an author reading series at her kids' elementary school for its annual Black History Month celebration. Recently she created a themed party for her daughter's birthday, featuring adolescent literature author Crystal Velasquez. Ms. Velasquez read from and shared copies of her recent book Your Life but Sweeter, discussed her writing process, and created with the girls a variety of homemade pastries.
Tonya believes children need role models, and literature can provide them. "There needs to be more books about people our kids have never heard of, buried in history or not even out there." In 2005 she began drafting a children's biography of late playwright August Wilson. "Children might learn something from his life, such as never giving up, always following your passion in life, which is what he always did." She is conducting and transcribing interviews of family members and people involved in Wilson's life, completing a draft by year's end.
With teenage children, carving out time to write has become easier because they are more independent, but remains challenging because of their school programs and extra-curricular activities. She is not able to keep to a writing routine or schedule. Consequently, she writes very early in the morning or late at night, and keeps a notebook to archive, retrieve and revisit ideas.
Tonya and husband Gerald of nearly 17 years work as partners to maintain their family. Weekly they study the Bible, extrapolating life lessons. They eat dinner together. As a couple, they carve out time for nighttime walks to talk about their days and make plans for their family. Favorite family pastimes include movies and baseball games. They attend church and frequent local, cultural and educational events. Tonya makes "dates" with each of her children to spend one-on-one time supporting each kid's artistic interests.
The decision to become a SAHM has its rewards and sacrifices. However, through volunteerism, freelancing, part-time employment, personal writing projects and public service, Tonya has been able to successfully invest in career, community, and family.
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Q: date mysql function error i tried to use these mysql function for persian date
i got this error but i couldnt solve it
SQL query:

CREATE FUNCTION `persian_day` (
indate date
) RETURNS int( 11 ) BEGIN declare j int;

MySQL said: Documentation
#1064 - You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near '' at line 3

i use mysqlnd 5.0.8-dev with phpmyadmin (xampp package)
here is my function
CREATE FUNCTION `persian_mod`(a double,b double) RETURNS int(11)
return (a - b * floor(a / b))

CREATE FUNCTION `persian_div`(a double,b double) RETURNS int(11)
return (floor(a / b))

CREATE FUNCTION `persian_pj`(y int,m int,d int) RETURNS int(11)
return ( 227260 +
        1029983 * persian_div((y - 474), 2820) +
        365 * ( (persian_mod((y - 474), 2820) + 474) - 1) +
        persian_div(682 * (persian_mod((y - 474), 2820) + 474) - 110, 2816) +
        if(m > 6, 30 * m + 6, 31 * m)
        + d )

CREATE FUNCTION `persian_day`(indate date) RETURNS int(11)
begin
declare j int;
declare a int;
declare b int ;
declare c int;
declare d int;
declare yearr int;
declare f double;
declare monthh int;
    set j=TO_DAYS(indate) ;
        set a = j - persian_pj(475, 0, 1) ;
        set b = persian_div(a, 1029983) ;
        set c = persian_mod(a, 1029983) ;
        set d = if(c <> 1029982, persian_div(2816 * c + 1031337, 1028522), 2820) ;
    set yearr = 474 + 2820 * b + d;
        set f = (1 + j) - persian_pj(yearr, 0, 1);
        set monthh= if(f > 186, ceil((f - 6) / 30) - 1, ceil(f / 31) - 1);

        return (j - (persian_pj(yearr, monthh, 1) - 1));
end

why this error happen?and how to solve it?

A: The basic syntax when creating a function is that you should have a return statement.
CREATE FUNCTION fnctionName (paramList)
RETURNS datatype
BEGIN
   RETURN valueToReturn;
END

but if you have special calculation (of course it's multiline) inside your function, you need to change the delimiter first:
DELIMITER $$
CREATE FUNCTION fnctionName (paramList)
RETURNS datatype
BEGIN
   DECLARE ....;

   ..... other codes ;

   RETURN valueToReturn;
END $$
DELIMITER ;

back in your case,
CREATE FUNCTION `persian_day` (indate date) RETURNS int( 11 )
BEGIN
     declare j int;

you have not RETURN value and you haven't close the function using END keyword. Just like what you did on the other functions you have created.
CREATE FUNCTION Example

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You have sampled a population of pea plants in which 36% have white flowers. Purple flowers are dominant over white flowers.
Calculate the frequency of the recessive allele.
Calculate the frequency of the dominant allele.
Calculate the frequency of the homozygous dominant genotype.
Calculate the frequency of the heterozygous genotype.
In a population of 1000 randomly-mating lab mice, 90 are white (recessive). How many (number) are heterozygous.
420 mice are heterozygous
Natural selection______.
a. results in evolutionary adaptions.
b. is a very rare phenomenon
c. always leads to the refinement of traits.
d. prepares organisms for future changes in the environment
In The Origin of Species, Darwin argued that the mechanism of descent with modification was_____.
a. artificial selection
b. natural selection
c. inheritance of acquired characteristics
d. uniformitarianism
Scientists identify the same skeletal elements that make the forelimbs of humans, cats, whales, and bats as a result of common ancestry. This similarity is called...
a. analogy
b. dimorphism
c. homology
d. exaptation
All of the following are examples of natural selection except....
a. mosquitos that survive after DDT exposure
b. bacteria that are not affected by antibiotics
c. vestigial structures that no longer have a function
d. humans who are resistant to HIV infection
The total collection of alleles in a population at any one time makes up that population's________.
a. genotype
b. gene pool
c. heterozygosity
d. polymorphic pool
Which of the following applies to a population at Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?
a. The population is always changing and subject to a high mutation rate.
b. p always equals q
c. the population's gene pool does not remain constant.
d. The population is not evolving
After surviving a bottleneck, a population recovers to the point where it consists of as many individuals as it did prior to the bottleneck. Which statement is most likely to apply this population?
a. The postbottleneck population exhibits less genetic variation than the rebottleneck population.
b. The bottleneck subjected the population to stabilizing selection.
c. The postbottleneck population has a lesser chance of going extinct than the pre bottleneck population.
d. The post bottleneck population exhibits more genetic variation than the pre bottleneck population.
Gene flow reduces.....
a. genetic differences between populations
b. overall population size
c. the number of fertile individuals
d. the number of offspring
The "Founder Effect" is illustrated by:
a. the adaptations in several grass species in response to high concentration of metals in soil
b. shift from light to dark colored Peppered Moths
c. maintenance of human blood types
d. the appearance of a few North American continental birds in Hawaii
The occurrence of large an small beak sizes among finches in the absence of medium-sized beaks is an example of...
a. directional selection
b. stabilizing selection
c. disruptive selection
d. sexual selection
Males peacocks sport a flamboyant and iridescent "train" of tail feathers that can open up in a grand display, female peahens possess a significantly more subdued appearance. Female preferences of males with a grand display is an example of...
a. gene flow
b. sexual selection
c. adaptation
d. postzygotic isolation
Under the biological species concept, what criteria must organisms fulfill in order to be of the same biological species?
a. being able to interbreed and produce fertile offspring
b. having physical similarities
c. adapting to the environment in the same way
d. having 99% of their genes in common
What type of reproductive isolating mechanism is described by a situation in which the number of chromosomes prevents two different species from interbreeding?
a. habitat isolation
b. temporal isolation
c. behavioral isolation
d. gametic isolation
Which of the following describes allopatric speciation?
a. A flowering plant species evolves from a non-flowering plant ancestor. Both species are found in the same habitat.
b. A population of squirrels is separated by the Grand Canyon. The two subpopulations evolve into two distinct species.
c. One population breeds in the fall; another population breeds in the spring.
d. A male horse and a female donkey mate, producing a sterile mule.
A bird's feathers might have originally arisen for insulation, and only later were they utilized for flight. In this context, feathers are an example of a/n......
a. neoteny
b. exaptation
c. punctuated evolution
d. paedomorphosis
You are examining the fossil record and notice that through time a series of fossils exhibits very little/no change. During the period of time you are studying, this fossil lineage can be described as exhibiting____.
a. genetic drift
b. punctuated equilibrium
c. gradual equilibrium
d. static equilibrium
The Permian mass extinction is the result of all the following except...
a. 96% of marine animals going extinct
b. the formation of Pangea
c. volcanic eruptions
d. a meteor hitting the Earth
In an original population of 200 birds, 75% of the birds have shortened wingspans (recessive). Then this population is hit by a tsunami and 50 random birds are killed, leaving 54 birds with shortened wingspans out of the survivors. Assume that all the individuals are equally likely to be wiped out.
Calculate the frequencies of the dominant and recessive alleles of the original population.
dominant allele: 13%
recessive allele: 87%
Calculate the frequencies of the dominant and recessive alleles of the new population.
What is the predicted frequency of heterozygotes in the new population?
What number of birds are heterozygous in the new population?
72 heterozygotes
Assuming the tsunami was a random event, what type of mechanism of evolutions (meant whether it is a specific type of genetic drift or gene flow) occurred in this scenario? Why?
The tsunami event is an example of the bottleneck effect, which is a type of genetic drift. This is because the bottleneck effect results in a smaller population with a different frequency of alleles, as seen with this bird population.
Now, assume this is not a random event. Based on the change of the allele frequencies that you calculated from the original and new population, which one of the three types of natural selection is exhibited? Explain your answer and sketch a graph to support your answer.
The type of natural selection that is exhibited is directional selection because in the new population the frequency of the recessive allele decreased while the frequency of the dominant allele increased. In directional selection, one of the extremes, in this case the normal wingspan, is favored.
Several red foxes move into and mate with a silver fox population leading to a change in allele frequencies.
Which term applies to this phrase/ situation?
a. convergent evolution
b. vestigial structure
c. Paedomorphosis
d. divergent evolution
e. stabilizing selection
f. sympatric speciation
g. mass extinction
h. Population
i. postzygotic isolation
j. analogy
k Genetic drift
L. gene flow
Occurred after the Cretaceous period
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Q: Conditional expectation and the Dirac delta function I'm looking for a rigorous proof of an identity I came across many times (in the context of Gÿongy's lemma).
Suppose $X$ and $Y$ are two r.v.
We know that $\mathbb{E}\left[X|Y\right]$ is $\sigma(Y)$-measurable so there exist a function $\varphi$ such that $\mathbb{E}\left[X|Y\right]=\varphi(Y)$. We define $\mathbb{E}\left[X|Y=y\right] := \varphi(y)$.
The identity I'm after is then the following:
$$
\mathbb{E}\left[X|Y=y\right] = \frac{\mathbb{E}\left[X\delta(Y-y)\right]}{\mathbb{E}\left[\delta(Y-y)\right]}
$$
Where $\delta$ is the Dirac delta distribution.
I intuitively think this may be traced back to
$$
p_\left[X|Y\right] = \frac{p_\left[X,Y\right]}{p_\left[Y\right]}
$$
where $p_\left[X|Y\right]$ is the probability distribution of $\mathbb{E}\left[X|Y\right]$, $p_\left[X,Y\right]$ the joint probability distribution of $(X,Y)$, and $p_\left[Y\right]$ the marginal distribution of $Y$.
Any help would be appreciated.

A: If we interpret $\delta(Y-y)$ as $1_{\{Y=y\}}$ (the random variable which is $1$ on the event $\{Y=y\}$ and $0$ otherwise), then the formula is true as written for any discrete random variable $Y$.
Suppose $X$ and $Y$ are real-valued random variables with a joint density $f(x,y)$ on $\mathbb{R}^2$. Let us interpret $E[g(X)\delta(Y-y)]$ as
$$
\int_{\mathbb{R}} g(x)f(x,y)\,dx.
$$
Then $E[\delta(Y-y)]=\int_{\mathbb{R}}f(x,y)\,dx$. If we define
$$
\varphi(y) = \frac{E[X\delta(Y-y)]}{E[\delta(Y-y)]}
$$
whenever $E[\delta(Y-y)]>0$, and $\varphi(y)=0$ otherwise, then $E[X\mid Y]=\varphi(Y)$.
These results are Propositions 6.39 and 6.41 in these notes. In the latter case, we can use the Lebesgue differentiation theorem to prove that for Lebesgue almost every $y\in\mathbb{R}$, if $E[\delta(Y-y)]>0$, then
$$
E[X \mid Y \in (y - \varepsilon, y + \varepsilon)]
  = \frac{E[X1_{\{|Y-y|<\varepsilon\}}]}{E[1_{\{|Y-y|<\varepsilon\}}]}
  \to \frac{E[X\delta(Y-y)]}{E[\delta(Y-y)]}
$$
as $\varepsilon\to0$.


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Lady Manningham-Buller (born 1948) was educated at Northampton High School and Benenden School, and read English at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. She worked for three years as a teacher before joining the Security Service in 1974.
The main focus of her work was counter-terrorism, both international and domestic. She led the section responsible for international counter-terrorism at a time when its work was dominated by the Lockerbie investigation. She was later posted to Washington as a senior liaison officer to the US intelligence community. Her posting coincided with the first Gulf War. On her return to the UK in 1992, Eliza led a newly created Irish counter-terrorist section. This was formed in response to the Government's decision to make the Security Service in charge of intelligence work against Irish terrorism on the British mainland.
Eliza was promoted to the Security Service's Management Board in 1993. She served as the Director in charge of the Service's surveillance and technical operations. She was later appointed Director of Irish counter-terrorism. In 1997, she was appointed Deputy Director General. She had day-to-day responsibility for oversight of the Service's operational work and its liaison with other law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
Eliza was appointed Director General in October 2002 and retired in April 2007. She was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the Bath (DCB) in HM The Queen's 2005 Birthday Honours. HM The Queen appointed her a Lady of the Garter in 2014.
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My Eat, Drink and Be Merry Holiday Party was last night and it was fun! Five of my friends, from three different circles of mine, showed up to my small cocktail party.
I finally tried Panera's Panettone at my party, which I expressed my curiosity for in this post. It was delicious! I highly recommend it! I know it looks more like a cake than a loaf of bread here, but it's fancy bread; it has that texture. It fit on my themed plate perfectly!
As it was potluck, of course my guests filled up my table much more than this. You can see one contribution, the makings of mulled wine in the first photo. There was also a seafood pasta salad, a fancy Italian antipasto platter (they know me well!), a huge bottle of Maryland red wine, chips and salsa and multiple two liter bottles of Coke. Grazie you guys!
As for decoration, I put lots of white lights on my balcony, had my perfect little Christmas tree out and a few little things here and there. The whole thing was accomplished on a shoestring budget ...and with alittle help from my friends (which I sang in my head since it's a Beatles lyric).
Everyone told me that they had a great time and I am so happy to have thrown it. I am officially in the Christmas spirit now.
I am hostessing a Christmas party here next weekend. The theme is "Eat, Drink, and Be Merry." I love the invitations I sent via Evite.com. I am so poor, but I still really wanted to throw one, so I think I can manage a small casual potluck cocktail party. I am serving cheese and crackers, Coor's Light, red and white wine, holiday M&Ms, my own chocolate chip cookies and Panettone (which is the traditional Italian Christmas cake/bread mentioned in my previous post) at the very least. One of my friends is bringing some Coke, which really helps me out. The invitation instructs my guests to bring finger foods, Christmas cookies or the ingredients of a holiday cocktail. Any food, drink, or merriment would be fantastic. I am also limited in time since I get off from work just two hours after I've asked my guests to arrive. Luckily, I simply arrange most of my eat and drink offerings. I can whip up Betty Crocker's chocolate chip cookies in fifteen minutes flat. And I can decide what to wear beforehand. I love dressing up a bit for occasions. Even though I wish it could be a fancy feast with some sort of gift or ornament exchange, I think it's nice to throw something casual and absolutely no pressure at my guests during this stressful time of year. This holiday in Italy is about eating (and eating), yes, but more about togetherness, than something big, consumerist, and ...American. I think it'll be fun.
Love this. I bought two of these from Crate & Barrel, perfect for my party theme.
Panettone is a sweet bread with pieces of fruit and other goodies in it. A google search brings up articles starting with facts like it is enjoyed at Christmas and New Year's in Italy and it is originally from Milan. It also commonly has this tall round shape with a big muffin top or dome, like an architectural cupola, how Italian, right?
Having only visited Italy in the spring, I do not believe I have ever tasted one... I've seen them in both Italian and American grocery stores, in their cardboard boxes with the picture of the confection on the front. I suppose the thing I know to compare it to is fruitcake, which everyone loves to hate. I don't think I've ever heard or read anything negative about this specialty though. I should try it.
Maybe I should try an imported one, but Panera's Cranberry Walnut Panettone has me intrigued. It looks so good in the store (and in the photo above)! The clear plastic packaging shows off the product. Of course, it's the Panera twist on this "old-world classic" (I"ve yet to see where they specifically mention Italy or France or any other actual country).
This holiday treat is only available at Panera for limited time. It's available now, (for Thanksgiving) from November 22nd through the 24th and then from December 9th through December 24th. I might try it in December... Maybe I could bring it as a dessert for Christmas dinner or have it around here as a special dessert when I have company and maybe a leftover bit as a breakfast... If I do, I'll review it here.
I'd also like to send out my warm wishes for a very happy Thanksgiving! (In keeping with the food theme,) I hope it's filled with all of your favorite holiday foods!
You know that I'm not a fan of Black Friday, but I am a fan of *Small Business Saturday* which is this Saturday, November 26th. It's actually the 2nd Annual one. I believe that small businesses help give a place character.
They ask for a single purchase and, unfortunately, I'm not sure that I can afford it! Maybe a couple of sheets of paper at the scrapbooking store in the next town over... I haven't been there in months! If I can't "join the movement," I at least wanted to pass the message along.
I want to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving. I hope you take at least a moment and think about what you're thankful for. My list is endless, filled with more who's than what's. My apartment home happens to pops into my mind first however.
I am also grateful not to be working in retail this Christmas season. This hasn't happen in ten years, a decade. I was acutely aware of how relaxed I was on November 1st, not to be going into a crazed next couple of months.
I also do not have to work long hours, in the middle of the night, on Black Friday, the famous day for shopping on the day after the American holiday of Thanksgiving. As store manager last year, I was there on and off for the 22-23 hours we were open. Malls also extend their hours for several weeks and not just on this "Black" day.
My boss B recently asked me if I was going out on Black Friday. (After thinking to myself, "With what money?") I replied, with a half laugh, that since I've worked that day for the last decade, I wouldn't want to shop that day for another decade.
Even if they paid me to take an item out of the store, I wouldn't want to enter the chaos and face crowds of people overly concerned with stuff. Plus, hunt an hour for a parking spot. Just doesn't sound like fun to me... I like shopping. I wouldn't want to have a terrible shopping experience. Sometimes the Saturday before Christmas turns out to be the busiest and most profitable shopping day of the year, so beware of that day too.
Stores opening at midnight or before (9 PM!) cut into Thanksgiving, a holiday. Stores are staffed by people. These employees deserve to thoroughly enjoy their Thanksgiving holiday (which, unfortunately, is time off in the middle and not the start of the holiday shopping season) with their loved ones, for a single day. For a midnight store opening, employees have to report earlier, on Thanksgiving night.
In addition, stores often change their sales and promotions during different hours. And then corporate offices want sales numbers reported at specific times. Employees have to deal with all that while dealing with hoards of customers/ guests. I've been there. I still feel for them.
I understand a tradition in going out shopping for some-- in order to spend time with friends and family. And that different hours of operation is different and can be fun or exciting. But, can't this quality time be spent between 10 AM and 9 PM? You can certainly shop 'til you drop during those hours. I am in favor of standard hours of operation. If there's any deviation, give people time off!
The whole Black Friday thing doesn't fall into line with my Italian values. In Italy, they still take a siesta from 1 to 4 each day. And sometimes businesses close on a certain day of the week, or don't come back after lunch on Thursday afternoons. They will take the month of August off for vacation as well! Italy basically shuts down for the month.
"Closed for the Holidays. From the 8th of August to the 23rd of August. Returning Tuesday, August 24th."
While living in Italy, I had to get used to this siesta. When the vast majority of businesses closed, I had to find something to do! Some stores, like The United Colors of Benetton in my study abroad town I remember, remained open continuously. After I got used to it, I came to like it. With traveling, I found, it's nice to arrive someplace before or after siesta, to arrange around it.
With this time off, Italians show that they value things like the meal, time well spent with loved ones, and even a nap rather than being productive, constantly working and making a buck. It definitely seems more fun in Italy.
I look forward to working my normal shift from 8:30 AM to 5 PM at my non-retail job on Friday. And sleeping until I have to get ready for work. And doing something other than shopping afterward.
I am really poor. I suppose I would be what you call "house poor." I usually try my best not to complain and I did not intend this blog to be my forum to rant. It's pretty frustrating to be able to just make all your bill payments and have so little left over each paycheck, but... on the other hand, I'm okay with paying my most expensive bill which is rent for my beautiful apartment. I love every single second I'm here. It is so beyond worth it. And I would not trade it to be back at my parents' house for anything. In the spirit of upcoming Thanksgiving, I am so so very grateful.
- you're the recipient of a "care package."
- you hear a rumor that you may receive another one from the same person at Thanksgiving dinner.
- you go to the gas station and put a single gallon into your tank.
- cappuccino and pastry totaling almost $6 strikes you as very expensive and as a very occasional treat.
*It's a beauty secret to store your nail lacquer in the fridge. It makes it last longer and helps so the pigments do not separate. I have five OPI colors (You're a Pisa Work, It's All Greek to Me, Florentine Fuschia, California Raspberry, and Big Apple Red) and one bottle of clear Top Coat. At $8.50 a pop, I'd like for it to last 'til the last drop! The food part excludes condiments and bottles of water.
**I use my parents' for free!
See? Pretty poor. I'm looking forward to December where I'll have three paydays instead of two. Plus, my boss at our two person office is four months along with a very at-risk pregnancy so I'll be taking over things and more hours 'til like summer. I can't wait to have savings again so I can have peace of mind. Plus alittle more food... Like any Italian, I love to eat! And to renew my driver's license with my new address and my passport (it's been almost a decade!). Those fees are expensive!
I thought I was being frugal in saving for six months prior to my trip to Italy! Frugality has really entered my thought process now! Even with that said, however, I am (still) fundamentally a spender, not a saver. (I know I am primarily of the "rewards" variety too. You know... I work hard, so I deserve it.) When I have alittle money, I think "What could I do/buy today?" When it's a lot, I do see it or a portion of it as "real" savings. I see and understand how little things add up in spending though, a la "the latte factor." I wonder if I'll ever turn into a saver with time... Nonetheless, I know these lessons like living without so much and this questioning of every single purchase will serve me well in life.
I truly believe that life is what you make it. And that bored people are boring. I haven't been out too too much (with going out being the more expensive option), but I haven't really felt deprived. I manage to have a good time. My recent vacation being an excellent example of that! Nonetheless, with money, it'll be nice to go out again... I love going out! It'll make for more interesting reading here! For now, stay with me! I still have ideas for future posts!
I had a first date Saturday night, and it was really fun. We went out to dinner at a very nice restaurant and then we decided to have a drink in its bar. Unbeknownst to us, it was karoke night and we arrived just in time. I didn't sing, but truly love live music and thoroughly enjoyed listening, ...even if half of it was country music (which is not my favorite). Some of the singers were especially entertaining. Oh and one guy sang "Sweet Caroline" and I thought of my college friends since it's our song. (Don't judge. LOL!) We even danced, pushing tables out of the way to create a dance floor. It was such a great crowd of fun-loving people... Hours flew by like minutes! It was great to be on a date, so great to be out and to stumble upon something great. I realize that the bigger story here is the guy, not the activities, ...and he's not the one for me.
While doing laundry at my parents on Sunday afternoon, I watched "Crazy, Stupid, Love" since they had it for 24 hours on their Fios and recommended it. And I really liked it! How come I didn't see this before? I also went back to my parents' for a delicious steak dinner later. After that, my friend M came over and we just hung out for a few hours. I love having my own apartment and being able to have people over!
This upcoming Friday, I'm starting my weekend off right by going out to dinner with my friend and old co-worker D. To one of my favorite places, a local spot serving up the best pit beef sandwiches! Our go-to restaurant closed, so maybe, hopefully, this one'll replace it. My all-time favorite sandwich and a cold beer with a guy friend, I can't wait. He calls himself my brother. This brother of mine and I usually go out to eat maybe like once a season? So it'll be good to catch up. I just can't wait to go out again! On my budget, it just hasn't been happening as much as I'd like. I love going out. It's evident here that I truly appreciate when I do, when it's not so often.
My vacation's almost over as I have to be back at work tomorrow. I've had a really great time!
Where in the World is Matt Lauer? on the Today Show started this week. I've liked Tuesday's and Thursday's destinations best so far-- Madrid, Spain and the Jungfraujoch of Switzerland (which is on top of the peak, the Jungfrau, in the Alps). I love culture... Anyway, while I was getting ready today, I started humming something to myself and then I realized it was the theme song of Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? I was in elementary school when this children's TV game show was on during the early 90s.
I had a friend over for dinner on Tuesday. I made baked chicken breasts and smashed red skin potatoes.
Finished a really good book on Wednesday. I simply had a pretty chill day.
Today, my friend E and I strolled the historic Main Street, West Street and Maryland Avenue of nearby Annapolis, Maryland. Both of us have been looking forward to this outing because we adore Annapolis. We browsed many of the interesting shops and cute boutiques of these streets. It's difficult to pick our favorites among these fabulous stores of mainly artisanal products, but we liked the import stores best. Like the Italian ceramic and French linen shop called Plat du Jour and the Irish imports store (formally known as Avoca, I believe). We skipped all of the souvenir shops. Both of us didn't purchase all that much, but still thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. E can now check her mom off her Christmas shopping list. I only came away with a few postcards. We also had the most delicious french dips for lunch at McGarvey's near the harbor. I highly recommend a trip to this charming capital city.
I'm not ready for this vacation to be over! I suppose I have a few hours 'til I have to go to sleep!
I had a pretty good day today too, Vacation day Number 2. I enjoyed some hot chocolate and read a bit this morning at Starbucks (I've accounted for them all here, that's number 3, and I just can't afford any more for awhile!) while I had some laundry in the wash at my parents'. My mom generously bought me an artificial Christmas tree (Just $19.99 at Michael's Arts and Crafts!). She was actually disappointed at how small the four foot tree actually was on display, in person. I, on the other hand, loved the size. I was considering one of those metal ornament holders which max out at 6 to 8 ornaments. I just don't need a big tree when I currently live in a one bedroom apartment and don't want a big family living in a single family home gathering around a big tree in the future. I feel that this is more European than American of me. It came in a small box with a convenient handle so I can store and move with it easily. This one comes pre-lit with white lights. I do love Christmas trees overall and am happy to have picked this one up today. I'm all about giving and decorating. Taking it a beautiful and lit tree at Christmastime during a quiet time is always something I remember each year. I bought a star, red tree skirt and red ornaments while living in my apartment in Philadelphia. I just hope the scale of these things isn't too off! Truly believing in the "one in, one out" decluttering philsophy, with this new addition, I donated two bags of holiday decorations to the Salvation Army. I may donate more if I have way too many ornaments for such a small tree. In Philadelphia, I borrowed my family's 6 foot tree while they enjoyed a real tree that year and then decorated it on quite the budget. I was happy to have it up during my Christmas party I threw. That was fun and just what we needed at the end of a long semester.
I love the white owl ornament that I found on Kate's blog, Une Vie Chic!
I subsequently pinned to one of my Pinterest boards.
It's available at Crate & Barrel.
One of the highlights of my afternoon was reading a book on my balcony. However, I would love to invest in better patio furniture. Right now I have two white plastic chairs and a small glass top table I scored dirt cheap at Target. I was sitting in one chair with my feet on the other and wasn't uncomfortable but I could just be much more comfy lounging in something else, something that costs more than a single digit of dollars. They were with me in Philly too. To go with those new lounge chairs or loveseat arrangement, I could also have my favorite flower, dark pink azaleas planted in a big terra cotta pot... They bloom at the time of my birthday you know. I also whipped up a dozen chocolate chip cookies from the Betty Crocker mix this afternoon.
I made myself my signature dish for dinner. Penne pasta with a tomato basil sauce with sauteed vegetables. Casually, the vegetables are usually red pepper and zucchini and this was no exception. I treated myself to a bottle of cheap Chianti too. Anyway, it really turned out well. Even though I've made this dish on many ordinary and memorable occasions, it always takes me back to learning how to make it with my German roommates in our apartment in Pescara, Italy, during my study abroad experience in 2005. I still think of their instructions despite doing things my own way now.
...and the night is still young! Maybe a facial mask and pedicure over a chick flick AKA a "Michelle Movie?"
I'm thoroughly enjoying myself, but life is best shared, and the remainder of my vacation should be much more social!
I'm using three or four vacation days this week before they expire at year end. I have to say that with the extra hour of sleep from Daylight Savings Time ending, my vacation started off pretty well.
In addition to reading and my daytrip, I have to figure out fabulous ways to spend the rest of my vacation! Without spending any money... I have already arranged for some friends to come over a couple of evenings. Maybe I can catch a How I Met Your Mother marathon on TV... (Legendary! LOL) I love that show yet rarely watch it... Not that I watch a lot of TV anyway. Or maybe I'll rent that new Ryan Reynolds/ Jason Bateman movie when it comes out on Tuesday. I love them both. The Change Up? Something like that. Has anyone seen it? Is it any good? Rentals are low cost. I would also love to walk on the bike trail in this beautiful fall weather we're having. Having gone to the grocery store last night, I have a few things to bake and I love baking and now cooking. In fact, I baked Crescents filled with chocolate chips already. I'm sure I'll think up plenty and have a fun yet relaxing vacation.
Here's to my vacation! Cin cin!
I also love fall, and I hope that everyone is having a fabulous fall weekend!


Abstract: Remnant longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) showing scars caused by the turpentine industry are scattered throughout remaining stands of old-growth longleaf in North Carolina. This thesis uses radial growth and morphological characteristics to examine the long-term effects of turpentining on the growth of longleaf pine trees in North Carolina. In addition, this thesis examines the potential role these culturally modified trees have in increasing our understanding and appreciation for the longleaf savanna landscape. The objectives of this thesis are to: 1) discuss the historical and cultural significance of turpentined longleaf pine trees in North Carolina; 2) examine the long-term effects of turpentining on living longleaf pine trees in North Carolina; and, 3) to examine the effects of climate on the radial growth of turpentined trees over time.


Vertigo is one of my favorite publishers because they are always guaranteed to put out new and exciting ongoing series — 100 bullets rightly falls into that category. With a writer like Brian Azzarello (Wonder Woman, Hellblazer) and artist Eduardo Risso (Spaceman, Logan) teaming up, the results will be something to spectacular.
You're minding your own business and an older gentlemen gets your attention. He shows you a briefcase and explains its contents. Inside is a gun, 100 bullets and a folder. In that folder is proof of a wrong done against you and the chance to take revenge. The gun and bullets are untraceable. If you are caught by the police upon finding those items they will give them back and let you go. It's up to you if you decide to take revenge or not. As for the old mans motives — that's a story for another time.
The writing sounds like a conversation you might over hear at some dive bar or walking through a dark alley at night. The images feel dark and desperate, which adds different dimensions to each character. You see the despair on one person's whole being opposed to the privileged aura of another.


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Artist Interview: Mat Franco's "AGT" win was good for all magicians
October 11th, 2014 | Joe Hadsall | Filed Under Artist Interviews
His plan was to get some footage that he could use for his promo reel, so that he could advertise himself with the phrase, "As seen on 'America's Got Talent.'"
But Mat Franco went much further.
The magician made history by becoming the first magician to win NBC's talent show. Winning over viewers in season nine, he beat singers Miguel Dakota, Quintavious Johnson and Emily West, the band Sons of Serendip and the acrobatic ensemble AcroArmy. And season nine was a good year for magicians, with Mike Super, Smoothini, and David and Leaman progressing far in the competition.
A magician winning "AGT" is no small feat — magicians know that the show has a history of not being kind to magicians. And though that reputation has changed over the last few seasons, magicians were still competing against singers and dancers, two performance fields with their own reality TV shows.
So when Mat said his win is a big deal for all magicians, we say "Amen." He also said that his win didn't pull magic out of a dark cellar of obscurity — his win was just the latest chapter in a pretty vibrant magic scene right now, from Darcy Oake making the finals in the most recent season of "Britain's Got Talent" to the success of "Wizard Wars" on SyFy.
"This is huge for magicians. This is something we all should be feeding from, we should all be getting work from right now … We should all be feeding off this any way can, whether you had a television pilot you were trying to get done, or if you had a gig you were trying to close in your hometown, this is big for magic. I want us all to continue with this momentum to move it forward."
Mat beat out a talented field of performers with a carefully customized blend of close-up magic and big-stage spectacle. His routines included close-up classics, including an ambitious card routine, cups and balls and an oil and water routine that used a human deck of cards. They also featured intricate stories told in precision with magical effects.
About two weeks after the win, Mat talked to us for a podcast about his career before the show, how it really is a different world for magicians on the show now and what the future holds.
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Chris Martin on: October 21st, 2014 at 2:14 am
Now, he finally can proudly utter those notorious words said by the Joker, "How 'bout a magic trick, eh" Congrats on winning.


One takeaway from Julia's kitchen (now on exhibit at the Smithsonian's American History Museum) is just how much and how fast appliance technology has changed. And it's not just colors and styles. Today's consumers can tell their ovens and clothes washers what to do when they're not home, and evenly heat nearly the entire surface of a 36- by 21-inch cooktop. What's more, kitchen and bath designers and engineers say this is just the beginning of such exciting advances.
One of the biggest revolutions has come from wireless technology, according to John Ouseph, Appliances' Technology Manager, Software & Connected Appliances at GE in Louisville, Kentucky. "The consumer can now remotely monitor, control and receive messages from their appliances," he says. "This technology makes life simpler and gives back more free time"—a bonus for today's multitasking households. Basically, the appliance connects to cloud technology via the home's Wi-Fi. Data goes from the appliance to the "cloud" and then to the owner's mobile phone app–and back.
That means those stuck in traffic can still preheat the oven, or change its temperature–or turn it off. Gone are the days of leaving for vacation and worrying that something may have been left on. And nowadays, one can check to see if the clothes in the dryer are done from the comfort of a backyard hammock. Connected washers can even save a home from water damage by notifying the owner if there's a leak. "A lot of it is about giving the customer peace of mind," says Ouseph.
Today's technology has also vastly improved home appliances' water use. Thermador offers a dishwasher, for example, that uses just 2.2 gallons of water to run a normal cycle—compared to four or five gallons for most dishwashers, and about 20 gallons for washing by hand. It works this magic in part by filtering then recirculating the same water throughout the cycle. Its high-powered motor and recirculation system makes the little water it does use work hard: "If there was a flow meter measuring how much water was used, it would be as if that 2.2 gallons is reused to perform like 600 gallons of water," says Elkin. The dishwasher also has a heat pump that works in effect as a mini tankless water heater, heating cold tap water rather than drawing from a distant home water heater.
We think Julia would approve.


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Q: Android Studio does not recognize my Xiaomi Redmi 4a miui 9.6.5.0 When I try to "run" app via Android Studios, my Xiaomi Redmi 4a does not show up in my Android Studio.
Things I've done;

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*tried to install both Xiaomi's own USB drivers and Google's USB drivers, with the same result; "No newer drivers are available."

*enabled USB debugging makes no different

*switching between PTP and MTP mode
Could anyone help me?

A: try this,
Disable windows signature
windows 7
http://en.miui.com/thread-237673-1-1.html
windows 8
https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/disabling-driver-signature-on-windows-8/disabling-signed-driver-enforcement-on-windows-8
windows 10
https://ph.answers.acer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/38288/~/windows-10%3A-disable-signed-driver-enforcement
then download this
http://adbdriver.com/downloads/
It will work, i have similar issues with LG smart Phone.
Windows doesn't recognize mobile sometime we need to disable signature