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Our Story Management Team Board of Directors Scientific Advisory Board Clinical Advisory Board Partnering Advisory Team
Overview ATB-346 ATB-352 ATB-340
Our Science Current Solutions Why Hydrogen Sulfide? Scientific Publications References
Dashboard Investor Presentation Financials Regulatory Filings Governance
WHO Building a Pipeline of Safer, Non-addictive Therapeutics for Pain and Inflammation
Antibe has surmounted the main barrier to safer treatment of pain and inflammation.
Antibe's drug pipeline targets large markets in non-addictive pain management. Our lead drug, now in late Phase 2B trials, has demonstrated unprecedented safety in the treatment of chronic pain, a condition that affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Our second pipeline drug is designed to replace opioids for post-operative pain, directly addressing a worldwide public health crisis. In the longer term, we will exploit our platform to create drugs that address a range of inflammation-based diseases.
We generate revenue through our wholly owned subsidiary, Citagenix Inc., a worldwide distributor of regenerative medicine products for dentists, periodontists and oral surgeons.
Platform for Anti-inflammatory Pain Management
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the main category of drugs used to treat disorders characterized by pain and inflammation, with global sales exceeding $11 billion annually.1 While highly effective, they cause clinically significant gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcers in approximately 25% of users. Despite this longstanding issue, the efficacy and non-addictive nature of NSAIDs position them as drugs-of-choice for physicians and consumers*, with more than 30 billion doses taken annually in the US alone. Notably, NSAIDs have been shown to be as effective as opioids for many types of pain, but are often contraindicated due to the risk of significant gastrointestinal bleeding.
Antibe's platform targets this major medical problem. By linking a hydrogen sulfide-releasing molecule to an NSAID, we have developed a new generation of best-in-class NSAIDs, delivering anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects without damage to the digestive tract. Additionally, clinical trials of our lead drug indicate an opportunity for once-daily administration of a single tablet, as opposed to the requirement for multiple daily dosing with existing NSAIDs.
* Consumers are familiar with aspirin and brands like Advil (ibuprofen), Aleve (naproxen) and Voltaren (diclofenac). Less well-known, the category includes drugs like indomethacin, ketoprofen and ketorolac—effective at reducing severe pain, but with correspondingly more damage to the digestive tract.
An Unmet Need...
1. NSAIDs Pose Significant Gastrointestinal Risks
NSAIDs have become the dominant category for treating pain and inflammation. While they are known to be effective, they also pose serious, widely recognized gastrointestinal risks. Protecting the digestive tract without compromising cardiovascular health is the primary market need (upper right quadrant).
2. Emergence of Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
Beginning in the late 1990s, "COX-2 selective" NSAIDs were introduced to improve gastrointestinal safety. They were rapidly adopted, with two products reaching $1 billion in first year sales. However, most were later withdrawn or discontinued due to severe cardiovascular events.
3. ATB-346 Addresses Major Unmet Need
Now in late Phase 2 trials, ATB-346 has already demonstrated dramatic gastrointestinal safety compared to naproxen, the most prescribed NSAID in the US.
Lead Drug and Pipeline
ATB-346, our lead drug, targets chronic pain and inflammation arising from a wide range of medical conditions. In March 2018, it was shown to be unequivocally superior to naproxen in gastrointestinal safety (a 2.5% ulceration rate, compared to 42.1% for naproxen) in a Phase 2B double-blind, head-to-head clinical trial (see March 2019 paper in the British Journal of Pharmacology). These results indicate that Antibe has surmounted the main barrier to non-addictive control of pain and inflammation. ATB-346 is in late Phase 2B trials.
Ulceration Rate
Antibe's intellectual property interest in ATB-346 is well-protected. Composition of matter patents have been granted in major markets, including the US, the EU and Japan. Antibe anticipates exclusive market protection in the US beyond 2031, and in the EU beyond 2033.
ATB-346 has already been licensed in 57 countries to three licensees (see map below). These markets include Canada, Greece, Israel, and Russia. The most recent is an exclusive license for the South Korea, representing 2% of the global NSAID market. This arrangement includes US$10 million in milestone payments and a double-digit royalty.
ATB-346 is licensed in 57 countries.
LEARN MORE ABOUT ATB-346 AND OUR PIPELINE
ATB-352
Our second pipeline drug, ATB-352, targets the urgent global need for a non-addictive analgesic for severe pain, particularly in the post-operative setting, where many opioid addictions begin. ATB-352 is undergoing IND-enabling studies, with Phase 1 trials set to begin in late 2020.
ATB-352 causes negligible GI damage in rats compared to ketoprofen, a very strong NSAID used for acute pain.
LEARN MORE ABOUT ATB-352
Our third pipeline drug, ATB-340, is a gastrointestinal-safe derivative of aspirin for daily use in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Aspirin, but not ATB-340, causes significant bleeding in the rat stomach.
Antibe's drug platform reflects two decades of research by our founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. John L. Wallace, and his colleagues in laboratories around the world. Our research program is overseen by Scientific and Clinical Advisory Boards, comprising fourteen internationally renowned scientists and clinicians, with specialties in pharmacology, gastroenterology, cardiology, and a range of inflammation-based diseases. Antibe strives for the most rigorous level of scientific validation—clinical trials for our lead drug have involved almost 750 participants, including the 360 patients across 40 clinical sites in our current Phase 2B dose-ranging, efficacy study.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SCIENCE
Beginning with our family of NSAIDs, we are building a broad drug pipeline, expanding beyond pain and inflammation to include gastrointestinal and aging-related diseases—fulfilling our vision for improving health and quality of life for billions of people.
Antibe's senior team is based in Toronto, Canada. We are supported by a global network of advisors and subject matter experts covering scientific, clinical and regulatory affairs, investor relations and business development.
The majority of our Directors are independent, including the Chair. All Directors are investors in the Company.
Established shortly after Antibe's founding in 2009, our Scientific Advisory Board is comprised of senior scientists and physicians working in inflammation science, gastroenterology, pharmacology and cardiology.
In conjunction with launching clinical trials in 2014, we formed our Clinical Advisory Board. Its members are globally recognized medical specialists with substantial experience and expertise in clinical trial protocol design.
Partnering Advisory Team
With larger partnering discussions in view, we recruited our Partnering Advisory Team, comprised of executives with senior leadership experience in value creation and partnering in the pharmaceutical sector.
(1) Evaluate Pharma (2014).
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This lot is an 1925 Original Wisden , Rebound without covers.
In very good condition inside but the binding is quite old and worn.
The boards have gilt to the spine but are not very attractive, internally however it is very good. Nice photoplate.


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Jeremy Pruitt leaves the door open for Jauan Jennings to return to Tennessee
Michael Wayne Bratton | 2 years ago
After adding yet another National Championship ring to his hand Monday, Jeremy Pruitt officially took over Tennessee's football program full-time first thing Tuesday morning.
Entering his second day on the job on a full-time basis, Pruitt gave a press conference with the local media Wednesday on the UT campus. After a brief introduction, the new Tennessee coach opened up the floor to questions. Unsurprisingly, it didn't long for Pruitt to be asked about the status of Jauan Jennings.
Jennings was booted from the program by former interim coach Brady Hoke, with the approval of former AD John Currie, following a vulgar rant he posted on Instagram about the former coaching staff.
"Obviously there has been some movement before I got here, I really had no control over that," Pruitt said. "I know there's a lot from you guys, you have to write about things but from my standpoint, I know Jauan has reached out to Coach Fulmer and I know they met. I actually reached out to him because I felt like Coach Fulmer talking to him, I should do that.
"There will be a time, probably in the next couple of days, me and him may possibly set down and just kind of see where things are at."
Where things go from here remain to be seen but given that Pruitt has in fact reached out to Jennings suggest the interest in his return is mutual. Assuming all potential prerequisites laid out by Tennessee and Pruitt are met, it appears a good bet that Jennings will be making a return to Rocky Top for one last season.
SEC Network announces new twist on league's 'Takeover' broadcast schedule for 2019
Former Razorback Mitch Petrus dies in Arkansas
Learning from the best: Derek Mason shares what he's managed to pick up from Tim Corbin
2 former SEC first-round picks remained unsigned as training camp nears
Michael Wayne Bratton
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Bratton oversees the news coverage for Saturday Down South. Michael previously worked for FOX Sports and NFL.com
frivolity 2 years ago
MWB — you quoted coach as saying, "…me and him will possibly set down and…"
Now, come on, man! You know he meant to say 'sit' down and not 'set' down.
seatonda 2 years ago
He did say sit. Its his country accent that makes it sound like set.
Let him back in. We all had things to say about the previous staff
jmmoss85 2 years ago
BLUF – He's a good player and I think he should be given a second chance. Obviously the guy has a high motor and needs to learn some, especially when to shut his mouth (or log off his twitter account) because that wouldn't fly anywhere else. His comments were an outright disrespectful to a lawful authority figure (whether anyone likes it or not, CBJ was the HC at the time and had authority). Bring him back but put him on notice that there will be no third chance. At least that's how I wold play it.
On second though, CBJ may not have been HC at the time. It might have been the interim. However, my point still stands.

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What's About To Happen At 153 Remsen Street In Brooklyn Heights?
By Homer Fink on January 20, 2014 6:30 pm in Brooklyn Heights, Development
Looks like the Quinlan Development Group is starting to move on its purchase of 153 Remsen Street. The Brooklyn Eagle reports that sidewalk shedding will be erected there soon, a sign that is usually a "prelude for demolition" the paper says. The paper adds that Wi-Pie Pizza at 155 Remsen recently closed as well paving the way for the properties to be developed.
Brooklyn Eagle: The city Buildings Department issued permits on Jan. 10 for sidewalk sheds for 153 Remsen – as well as for 155 and 157 Remsen St., two neighboring five-story residential buildings with retail spaces.
The city requires the installation of sidewalk sheds when a building more than 25 feet high is demolished or a building more than 40 feet high is constructed. Two-story 153 Remsen is 29 feet tall.
Because the buildings are short, they are not subject to a city requirement that's the cause for many sidewalk sheds' installation – the one that requires landlords to hire engineers every five years to inspect the facades of buildings more than six stories tall.
The firm also purchased its neighbors 155 and 157 Remsen Street. The Eagle speculated last year that since the buildings sit outside of the Brooklyn Heights historic district, the sky is the limit for any development on that site.
153 Remsen Street
LICH Update: Contempt Hearing Postponed
Is It Too Much To Ask $6.95 Million For This Hicks Street Townhouse In Brooklyn Heights?
HeatherQuinlan
Wow, a branch of the family that actually makes money.
Jorale-man
These appear to be the last vestiges of the brownstone architecture that used to dominate this block east of Clinton before St. Francis College demolished a good chunk of them in the 1960s. If you look at old photos from the early 20th century, the whole block used to be of this scale. No longer. Developers will push things right up to the edge of the historic district without regard for context, scale or impact on the local area.
Andrew Porter
As I posted on the Eagle and Curbed sites, before the Great Recession, there were plans to build a 40 story apartment building here, but they were cancelled. 153 was originally bought, then put back on the market. Now, the plans are once again in place. Ironically, the new building will likely block the southern views from the Archstone on Montague, which is already losing the views from its western facing windows, as the 19-story building is constructed next to it.
153 has been decrepit for a long time because whenever the second floor windows were fixed, they were immediately broken again by a homeless person who was living there.
HicksOnHicks
Developers, like all entrepreneurs, for profit companies and sales people, are motivated by $$$. If it wasn't for Adam Smith's invisible had, we'd still be living a subsistence life style.
I'm prob wrong but think that the Archstone purchased some or all of the air rights from those buildings so they might be able to add additional sq. ft. but not sure how much.
"There's more to life than money, sir."
– Mr. Fezziwig "A Christmas Carol"
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Jeans are trousers made from denim. Originally work clothes, they became popular among teens starting in the 1950s. Popular brands include Levi's and Wrangler.
2 Jeans in popular culture
2.1 Blue Jeans
3 Brands
4 Fits
6 Law
Jeans were invented in Genoa, Italy when that city was an independent Republic, and a naval power. The first jeans were made for the Genoese Navy because it required an all-purpose pant for its sailors that could be worn wet or dry, and whose legs could easily be rolled-up to wear swabbing the deck. These jeans would be laundered by dragging them in large mesh nets behind the ship, and the sea water would bleach them white. The first denim came from (French:de) Nîmes, France, hence the name denim. The French word for these pants was very similar to their word for Genoa; this is where we get the term 'jeans' today.
Jeans were developed in America around 1872. Levi Strauss was a Bavarian dry goods merchant living in San Francisco. One of Levi's customers was Jacob Davis, a tailor who frequently purchased bolts of cloth from the Levi Strauss & Co wholesale house. After one of Jacob's customers kept purchasing cloth to reinforce torn pants, he had an idea to use copper rivets to reinforce the points of strain, such as on the pocket corners and at the base of the button fly. Jacobs did not have the required money to purchase a patent, so he wrote to Levi suggesting that they both go into business together. After Levi accepted Jacobs offer, on May 20, 1873, the two men received patent #139,121 from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and the blue jean was born.
Jeans in popular culture
Initially blue jeans were simply sturdy pants worn by workers. In the United States during the 1950s wearing of blue jeans by teenagers and young adults came to be symbolic of mild protest against conformity. This was considered by some adults as disruptive, for example, some movie theaters refused to admit patrons who wore blue jeans. The alternative to jeans was a type of light khaki pants worn by conformist teens who were branded with the name "Socs" (apparently from "social"). During the 1960s the wearing of blue jeans became more acceptable and by the 1970s had become a general fashion in the United States at least for informal wear.
Outside of the United States particularly in Russian popular culture blue jeans were and are fashionable, symbolizing American culture and the good life. Being imported American products, especially in the case of the Soviet Union which restricted hard currency imports, they were somewhat expensive.
Manufactuers and retailers:
earnest sewn (http://www.earnestsewn.com)
Nice Work Textile (http://www.niceworktextile.com)
Edwin (http://www.edwin-jeans.de)
Lee Jeans (http://www.leejeans.com/)
Levi's (http://www.levis.com)
Lucky Brand Dungrees (http://www.luckybrandjeans.com/)
Mavi (http://www.mavijeans.com)
Mudd (http://www.muddjeans.com)
paperdenim&cloth (http://www.paperdenim.com)
Parascuo (http://www.parascuo.com)
Silver (http://www.silverjeans.com/)
Wrangler (http://www.wrangler.com/)
(http://www.arizonajeans.com)
Retailers with jeans as part of their collection:
Abercrombie and Fitch (http://www.abercrombie.com/anf)
Banana Republic (http://www.bananarepublic.com)
Bongo (http://www.bongo.com) Jeans
Buffalo by Biton
Diesel (http://www.diesel.com) Jeans
GAP (http://www.gap.com)
Guess (http://www.guess.com) Jeans
L.E.I. (http://www.lifeenergyintelligence.com)
Old Navy (http://www.oldnavy.com)
Fits of jeans are determined by current styles, sex and by the manufacturer. Here are just some of the fits of the past and present:
Boy Cut
Bell Bottom
Besides trousers, jeans can also be made into:
Skort - combination of shorts and skirts
On 10 February 1999 the Italian Supreme Court of Appeal in Rome overturned a rape conviction, stating that jeans are unable to be removed without the wearer's consent. Therefore, they ruled, the supposed victim must have been an active participant in the act. [1] (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/277263.stm)
There is also a movie called Jeans.
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http://jeans.information.in.th/how_they_make_jeans.html
http://www.wrangler.com/
http://www.levistrauss.com/anniversary/default.html
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Finely slice the green peppers, roasted red peppers, then streak to the same size. Season with salt and pepper. Always cut green peppers skin-side down.
Add oil to pan, and add the stuff you just cut. Add corn to the pan. Stir-fry until it starts to caramelize. Add chili paste, teriyaki sauce and some soy sauce, add a bit more pepper. The sauces are already salty, so it should have enough salt.
Follow the instructions of cooking the noodles you choose, if it's a rice noodle, it should only take a few minutes. If its pasta, it can take longer. Make sure to add a few pinches of salt to the water when cooking noodles.
Prepare some fruits to eat on the side, and start to plate, Stir-fry on top of noodles, put some more soy sauce on it so the noodles soak it up.


Digital Restyling the 1938 Ford Standard 2 door Sedan as an early Restyled Custom. Sedans from these years make such great Custom Cars, which one is your Favorite?
Sedan models from the mid 1930's to the mid 1940's have always had a special place in my heart. I love the overall shape of the body, and the idea that they make such neat family cruisers is really appealing to me. Sometimes these, a bit more boxy, body styles take a bit more effort or balls to turn into a good looking Custom. But they really do look good. And back in the late 1930's and 1940's these sedans were very often used as full Customs, much more often than we always thought.
I have created a few different versions, all based on the same 1938 Ford 2-door Standard Sedan, and all done as Early Restyled Custom from the late 1930's early to mid 1940's.
Original photo from an RM Auction of a very nicely restored factory stock 1938 Ford Standard 2 door Sedan.
A) First version was done as an late 30's, perhaps early 1940's Restyled car with a chopped top, with slightly more taken out of the rear. These Sedans tend to have an optical slightly longer rear window, which is even more evident after the chop. So I moved the back of the rear window forward a few inches, and made the C-Pillars a bit wider than stock. Teardrop skirts, lowered suspension, black wall tires with '38 Cadillac hubcaps and Spotlights.
B) The second version is basically the same as the one above, but on this one I added nice wide white wall tires for a more classic look. I also replaced the stock bumpers with as set of 1937 DeSoto bumpers, the perfect set of for any early Custom. I also added a set of "Swirl" DuVall hubcaps.
C) Making it a little more sleek on this version with a set of smooth hood sides, and the stock grille made place for a modified 1940 Nash grille that was flipped upside down, and removed door handles.
D) This version is the most Classic Version, with the removal of the running boards, which was a very popular treatment in the early 1940's. A panel was created to hide the frame rails, and three stainless steel ribs styled after the LaSalle's, and a stainless steel shield protects the rear fender leading edge from rocks. I also added a 1936 Chevy hood side louver with trim piece to the smooth hood sides.
E) this version is similar as C), but this time I chopped the top a bit more for that typical heavy chopped sedan look from the early 1940's.
F) This version is perhaps the most radical version. The body was channeled over the frame and the front and rear fenders raised so that the bottom of the fenders is now level with the bottom of the main body. To keep enough room inside I used the less heavy chopped top version for this one.
G) This shows the '38 Ford done a little later in time than the previous versions. Perhaps around 1948-49 done by the Barris or Ayala brothers. Heavy chop, but with the A-pillars leaned back for a bit more streamline effect. Shaved drip-rail, rounded top door corner, molded in rear fender, removed running boards, 1948 Ford bumpers with the taillights moved into the bumper-guards. Cadillac Sombrero hubcaps and a lower and slight speed-boat style stance.
Are you day dreaming about your own perfect dream custom?
Do you wonder what your precious car would (or could!) look like, even before you start cutting on it?
Would you like to see different paint variations and styled on your custom car before you even start to mask the car, or order that expensive new paint?
Or would you like to see the difference of a 2, 3 or 4 inch chop and see the impact it will have on the rest of the car?
Maybe you want to see any other modification done to your custom car, without having to actually perform that modification and find out a different modification would have worked better with the rest of your car?
Do you suddenly see all the possibilities? Perhaps now is a good time to contact Rik Hoving and ask him about the possibilities of his digital Restyling options.
All versions are very nice but E is my favorite if I have to pick one.


After last year's second of the day, we return to the safety of Project365 – one photo a day.
After all the shenanigans of the new year celebrations and the failed attempt to get to a NYD Parkrun, it was a lovely, but chilly, 5 mile bike ride. Cushty.


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Broadcasters and sports firms expand into esports
Earlier this week, Liberty Media-backed Formula 1 announced its entry into the esports arena, following hot on the heels of other traditional sports firms and established broadcasters which are all looking to capitalise on high levels of audience engagement.
In the UK, Sky and ITV are among the established broadcasters that have invested in esports, while Sweden-based MTG (Modern Times Group) acquired 74% of Turtle Entertainment - an esports company that operates under the ESL brand - back in 2015.
While broadcasters are looking to air competitions via traditional means, streaming websites have provided the bedrock for exposure of esports competition, with Amazon's Twitch (see interview below) topping the charts with over 45 million gamers who broadcast, watch and interact with the native esport content.
Sky and ITV's Ginx esports TV
Following in Amazon's footsteps is Ginx eSports TV, the joint venture of Sky and ITV, a multi-language TV channel dedicated to esports with the largest global audience reach.
Ginx secured the global TV rights to the International Dota (Defence of the Ancients) 2 Championships 2017, a free online action strategy game distributed to over 40 million homes world wide.
Ginx premier content has grown since its launch and has lucrative records for esporting tournaments, alongside its presenter-led studio schedule.
Ginx esports TV Chief Executive Michiel Bakker said: "The interest from the esports community in the outcome of the tournament in Seattle is unparalleled and the size of the prize pool is reflective of the growth and importance of esports now right across the globe."
"Ginx eSports TV aims to add significant mainstream TV exposure to the fast growing eSports ecosystem." - Michiel Bakker
Esports expansion: what's next?
Sliver TV aims to make the viewing experience less passive and more interactive through 360-degree live streaming video and virtual reality (VR) experiences.
This week, Sliver TV raised $9.8 million, led by Danhua Capital, for further investment in the technology to transform the spectating experience for the esports community.
Danhua Capital Managing Director Dovey Wan said: "Together with a new interactive engagement model, 360-degree esports content, and a novel incentive model for streamers, tournament organisers, and esports fans, we firmly believe Sliver TV will disrupt the industry with their next-gen multimedia entertainment platform."
Axiomatic, an esports-focused investment vehicle comprised of American professional sports team owners was established so traditional sports owners could capitalise on esports.
Owner of ice hockey team Tampa Bay Lightning and Chairman of Axiomatic Jeff Vinix said: "While esports are played on consoles, PCs and cell phones, it's competition, great competition, and it's shared by a community of very invested fans."
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Vinix explained the basics of traditional sport and esports are analogous, the audience engagement, sponsorship and media opportunities are the same.
He said: "We think bringing our experience from the traditional sports and entertainment worlds to the esports industry is very applicable."
The recently-launched Formula 1 Esports Series is a partnership between Formula 1, game developer and publisher Codemasters and esports competition organiser Gfinity.
Managing Director, Commercial Operations at Formula 1 Sean Bratches said: "This launch presents an amazing opportunity for our business: strategically and in the way we engage fans.
"First, it's a growing category with tremendous fan engagement that we're entering in a big way; and we are proud to have Codemasters and Gfinity joining us on this ride.
"Of course as we do in Formula 1, we'll continue to evolve and innovate in the way we run this virtual counterpart to the F1 Championship to ensure we provide the most exciting and enjoyable experience we can for our fans."
Christopher Mead, Twitch EMEA Senior Director of Partnerships
Millions of people are using platforms like Twitch to watch live streams of other people playing computer games. What's the appeal?
People enjoy watching others who are good or engaging at what they do. It's that simple. In the same manner that it is not strange for a chef to watch the Food Network or an athlete to watch a football game on TV, gaming speaks to people who enjoy the culture of games.
The thing that makes Twitch sticky is that people are not just watching others; it is live social video – the broadcaster is speaking to the viewers and the viewers are chatting with the broadcaster and each other.
How are you helping broadcasters and brands reach new audiences?
Due to Twitch's social video features, its strong community, numerous influencers, and hard-to-reach demographic of Millennial cord-cutters, brands can reach users and offer experiences that can't be replicated on other platforms.
For instance, we teased the debut of Netflix's Stranger Things with a 4-hour live broadcast ending in an airing of the first eight minutes of the pilot episode.
Our influencer team played various games (some scary, some fun) in a 80s-themed basement set, while users voted on creepy things to befall our unwitting victims – flying books, flickering lights, doors that would creak open to reveal sinister, singing, dead-eyed dolls - and more!
How else are your traditional broadcast partners using Twitch?
We've entered into a multi-year contract with Turner's ELEAGUE to distribute live and on-demand content exclusively on Twitch.
We also have a programmatic TV initiative. It began with our community's embrace of interactive television when Bob Ross' The Joy of Painting marathon aired to celebrate the launch of our 'Creative' category. Since then, we've run a number of 'marathons' including Julia Child's The French Chef, the Pokémon animated series, Mystery Science Theater 3000, and an anime marathon with Crunchyroll.
TV content on Twitch began with an airing of the pilot of HBO's Silicon Valley that was accompanied by the cast playing video games.
Where do you see your sector two years from now?
We see the livestreaming sector continuing to grow, but not just because the games industry expands year over year. We can also see growth coming from vlogging (in our 'IRL' category) and the creative arts, from our 'Creative' category. In two years, we will still be the primary destination for the games industry, but also a place to see other types of content championed by our community that has tapped into the appeal of live social video.
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using System.Collections.Generic;
using Paramore.Darker.Decorators;

namespace Paramore.Darker.Builder
{
    public sealed class QueryProcessorBuilder : INeedHandlers, INeedAQueryContext, IBuildTheQueryProcessor, IQueryProcessorExtensionBuilder
    {
        private readonly Dictionary<string, object> _contextBagData = new Dictionary<string, object>();

        private IHandlerConfiguration _handlerConfiguration;
        private IQueryContextFactory _queryContextFactory;

        private QueryProcessorBuilder()
        {
        }

        public static INeedHandlers With()
        {
            return new QueryProcessorBuilder();
        }

        public INeedAQueryContext Handlers(IHandlerConfiguration handlerConfiguration)
        {
            _handlerConfiguration = handlerConfiguration ?? throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(handlerConfiguration));
            return this;
        }

        public INeedAQueryContext Handlers(IQueryHandlerRegistry handlerRegistry, IQueryHandlerFactory handlerFactory,
            IQueryHandlerDecoratorRegistry decoratorRegistry, IQueryHandlerDecoratorFactory decoratorFactory)
        {
            if (handlerRegistry == null)
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                decoratorFactory);

            return this;
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        public INeedAQueryContext Handlers(IQueryHandlerRegistry handlerRegistry, Func<Type, IQueryHandler> handlerFactory,
            Action<Type> decoratorRegistry, Func<Type, IQueryHandlerDecorator> decoratorFactory)
        {
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            _handlerConfiguration = new HandlerConfiguration(
                handlerRegistry,
                new FactoryFuncWrapper(handlerFactory),
                new RegistryActionWrapper(decoratorRegistry),
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As most of you well know by now I am ALL about a little self-love! Indulging in yourself for a couple hours (or all day) is so key in making yourself feel good and is such a huge part in feeling happiness and having a positive mindset.
This weekend is the weekend of luurrve - it's Valentines!
New underwear is my fave! I'm one of them where it's not often I'm matching pants to bra but when I get a new set I feel super, like I just wanna walk down the street in them - 'Yeah I'm matching!' These were a bargain from Primark at £4.
This is my limited edition Valentines candle 'Love Bug' from Flamingo Candles that had glitter in and smells like strawberries. My house is full of candles, it's so simple having a bunch of them on but it makes me feel so cozy.
Putting your favourite record on.
I love this little corner in my house, my record player is just underneath and there is floor space to spread out my fave records and pick and choose which songs I want to hear. 'Honeymoon' by Lana Del Rey is a record that makes me feel so dreamy, I don't listen to hardly any 'new' music but there is something about Lana's voice that fills my soul.
The bath in my favourite place. No joke. I will pop my laptop on the side and keep topping up the hot water until I am literally a prune! I had to pick up the LUSH Valentine specials 'Unicorn Horn' bubble bar and 'Prince Charming' shower cream.
I hardly ever paint my nails because they last two seconds with work but when I do I feel SO fancy and like I want to point at everything and delicately pick up things. Just me? Ok.
I LOVE my personalized Nails Inc Nailkale polishes. Superfood for your nails!
This Valentines, single or not, why not embark on a little journey of self-appreciation and love yourself!


Article first published as A Traditional Italian Family Christmas on Technorati.
When I was a child, Christmas was without a doubt the biggest event of the year. Even though I come from Switzerland and spent a good part of my life in this country, the influence of my Italian Grandmother, a Piedmont native, won over. Our Christmas celebrations, year after year, had a definite Italian shine to them.
First of all, there was none of this splitting the family at Christmas or gathering in different houses. The whole family met in my Grandmother's home for three days in a row. Extra tables and chairs were brought from our neighbouring houses, allowing everybody to sit and eat comfortably. The white table clothes and napkins came out of their cupboard, and the three long tables were prettily decorated. Numerous presents were carefully piled under the colourful Christmas tree so that the crib would not be disturbed. Us children had real trouble going to sleep the night before when our favourite day was so close.
On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, serious action happened in the kitchen under my Grandma's orders. New recipes were tried every year on Christmas Eve, and I cannot recall one time when we thought one of the dishes was only average. The food was always delicious. We would start the festivities by some of the adults going to the early Christmas mass with the children, then come home and unwrap the presents while enjoying the aperitif. There was many a scream of delight as we discovered one of the toys we had so wished for. Once the excitement had died down a bit, it was time to eat and enjoy the warm family atmosphere. After the feast, the adults who had stayed home earlier would then go to the midnight mass, while the children collapsed into bed, exhausted.
Christmas Day saw the slow roasting of a massive turkey. The bird would be stuffed with a filling featuring chestnuts and the aroma made you feel hungry well before it was time for lunch. Sometimes black truffles would also be used, and I have this distinct image of incredibly thin mushroom slices being inserted in cuts in the turkey. Once out of the oven, the delicate truffle taste had perfumed the meat exquisitely.
Of course there was always far too much food prepared over these two days, which is why it became the tradition to all meet again on Boxing Day. Leftovers would then be eaten in a convivial manner. When there was not that much turkey left, the meat would be used to make a Bolognese sauce and homemade gnocchi then featured on the menu.
It has been a while since these childhood Christmases, but still today I cannot eat gnocchi without thinking about the lovely times we had.


Since 1987, Tonkin Zulaikha Greer has emerged as one of Australia's most inventive architectural firms, transforming historical sites into striking venues that fuse old with new and past with present.
Its restoration of the Hyde Park Barracks – a building that housed 50,000 convicts during Sydney's colonial era – retains a strong sense of history in its beams and floorboards, yet remains relevant to contemporary audiences thanks to its red-stoned courtyard, which is a popular concert venue during the annual Sydney Festival.
Other flagship projects include the redesign of Sydney's waterfront at Circular Quay, the restoration of Customs House at Circular Quay and the CarriageWorks Contemporary Performing Arts Centre.
At Central Park, Tonkin Zulaikha Greer will return one of Sydney's laneways – which were swallowed up by inner-city developments over the past 50 years – to the local community, creating a bustling destination for galleries, cafes and fashion boutiques.
Tonkin Zulaikha Greer has won an impressive collection of national and international awards. It creates architecture that contributes to Sydney's 'zeitgeist', conveying a sense of our past and future within each of its destinations.


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Waiting for the tap on the shoulder
The controversy over Lady Scotland's housekeeper has highlighted the plight of the thousands of 'undocumented workers' who live in constant fear of being deported
Lady Scotland was fined £5,000. Photograph: Sang Tan/AP
Simon Hattenstone and Matthew Taylor
It's 9.20pm and John is so knackered he's finding it hard to talk. He's on his third bus of the evening, travelling from central London to Croydon, Surrey. Six months ago it took him 45 minutes to get home from work on the tube. Now that he can't afford such a luxury it can take three hours. Back then he had a good job as an IT manager earning £29,000. He had worked at the same place for 15 years, climbed the ladder and was highly regarded by his colleagues. Now he's doing a similar job for another company and half the money. He is in debt, and terrified that he could be deported or imprisoned for fraud. He is one of the many visible invisibles in Britain's workforce – the people we see every day at work that we chat away to, oblivious to the fact they are undocumented, waiting for the dreaded tap on the shoulder.
Often they are our friends. And sometimes, of course, "they" are "us".
Like Lady Scotland's Tongan housekeeper, Loloahi Tapui, John, 45, initially came to Britain to make a better life for himself. And like Scotland's housekeeper is alleged to have done, John ended up breaking the law in his desperation to cling on to that better life. He says he has nobody to blame but himself, yet as he tells his story it soon becomes apparent how easily a good man can take a wrong turn and have his life ruptured.
The term "undocumented" can be as misleading as "illegal" is insulting. It's not so much that workers don't have any documents, it's that one or two might be missing. For example, John had a P45 and national insurance number, but his visa had expired. Many students have the correct papers but find themselves classed as illegals because they have worked more than the 20 hours permitted a week – often at the insistence of agencies or employers.
According to a study by the London School of Economics published in March this year, John is one of an estimated 618,000 "irregular migrants" living in the UK.
John's story is typical of many; he did not arrive in Britain as an "illegal", he lapsed into illegality over years. In the end, he fell foul of last year's change in the law that put the onus on employers to root out undocumented workers or face fines of up to £10,000 per worker. (Scotland got away with a £5,000 fine).
He arrived in Britain from Senegal in the 1980s to study law, financially supported by wealthy parents. By his fourth year, they had lost their money and he was forced to leave college. Unable to make ends meet, he got a job in computers. He was smart and conscientious, and before long was promoted. He knew he didn't have the right to work, but he never quite got round to applying for the right to work or leave to remain.
Sometimes he genuinely forgot about it, sometimes he tried to forget about it. After all, he didn't feel like an illegal worker – he paid his taxes, junior colleagues often sought him out for advice and he didn't even take his full holiday allowance. Yes, his visa played on his mind, but one day soon enough he'd get round to it.
He had a baby daughter with his British partner and started to think about the visa more and more. They discussed marriage, but felt it would be cynical to marry just for legal reasons (another decision they both now regret). Sure, he knew theoretically there was no reason why he should not be granted leave to remain, but what if something weird happened and they turned him down, and he had to return to Senegal, and he lost his family? The thought haunted him. Best let sleeping dogs lie.
But that was easier said than done. "I began to feel I was living a lie. My wife and daughter would go abroad on holiday and I couldn't go with them because my passport was out of date. It didn't feel right."
Last year, his anxiety increased when he heard the government was clamping down on undocumented workers. He went to a lawyer to help him put his papers in order. The lawyer took £1,000 from him but did no work on his case; John was in no position to report him to the police.
In January, his father died. He was distraught, not least because he couldn't return home for the funeral. He took some time off work lest his colleagues ask why he hadn't returned to Senegal to pay his respects. That's when he knew he had to get his papers sorted. "I thought, 'This is getting too crazy', and you always think whenever there's a general election coming on, immigration becomes a big issue. So I was thinking, let me just sort it out."
A few months after his return to work, his employer casually mentioned that immigration was checking them out and they had to produce papers to make sure they were in order. John panicked. As Tapui is alleged to have done, John falsified his papers. "I pasted some data into my passport. I just didn't want to lose the job."
A few days later he was sacked, and escorted off the premises by security. John knows it could have been worse. His employer told him he could face a five-year prison sentence if they handed over the forged passport to the police.
Nobody seems happy with the new legislation. Andrew Large, chief executive of the Cleaning and Support Services Association, which represents 70% of the major cleaning contractors in the UK, said it had turned his members into "unpaid immigration officials".
"They are not only expected to require a whole host of documents for each worker and make sure they have the proper copies of each document, they now have to assess the authenticity of these documents."
He says the Lady Scotland case was a "perfect microcosm" of the problems facing many of the firms he represents. "This case shows just how much more bureaucracy is involved now and how difficult it is to get everything right. Many employers feel they are being asked to scrape up the mess that has been left behind by the immigration process." Large said the fines were putting huge pressure on companies that had no experience of sifting through documents and visas.
Ruth Grove-White, from the Migrants' Rights Network group, believes this is leading some employers not to hire workers from migrant communities just in case they are "illegal".
"Putting such a heavy responsibility on employers to check up on their employees has all sorts of sinister implications, especially for smaller businesses or individuals," she says. "There is a general erosion of trust between employers and workers, the wide scope for employers to get these complicated regulations wrong unintentionally, and worst of all, the potential for employers to 'play it safe' by choosing not to hire people from migrant or ethnic minority backgrounds more generally."
Trade unions are no happier. Bob Crow, general secretary of the RMT union, says: "There is every reason to believe that some employers have used undocumented workers, and even those who are unsure about their status, as a way of undermining union organisation because they know that they are living in constant fear of having their doors battered down by the authorities. It gives rogue employers incredible power."
Unions such as the RMT and Unite are campaigning for an amnesty on undocumented workers. Stephen Rowlatt, learning organiser at Unite says the system in place is draconian – raids can be carried out by UK border officials without warnings, workers are unsure of their rights, and often don't know whether or not they do have the correct papers. And before there is time for legal representation, they have been sacked. Part of his job on Unite's education team is to teach migrant workers how to get their papers in order.
In June, cleaners on the early shift at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London were called in for a 6.30am staff meeting – ostensibly to discuss hours and sickness. According to witnesses, once the group of about 20 had entered the lecture theatre the door was blocked and up to 40 officers from the UK Border Agency, who had been hiding under the stage, suddenly appeared. The workers, all from South America, say the officials were in full riot gear and many thought it was a paramilitary attack. "I was very afraid," says one of the cleaners, who is 63 years old. "I did not know what they were going to do."
The officials checked the cleaners' papers and nine of them were detained and taken off for questioning.
"Within a couple of hours some of them were on planes home with nothing but a couple of plastic bags containing a few belongings," says Hanadi Katerji, a third-year politics student who, with others, had worked with the cleaners over the previous two years to get union recognition and secure the London living wage. "These were people who had been working here for years, had families here and lives here. They were not offered any legal advice or any translators, but just shipped off."
The cleaners were employed by a contract company, which has denied any links between the living wage campaign for the cleaners and the immigration raid.
One cleaner, who is still working at SOAS, said the raid had left him "sad and angry". The man, who does not want to be identified, said he had been aware that some of his colleagues were working illegally, but added: "I have cried about what happened, because these people were here working hard and trying to improve life for themselves and their families. They all had lives here and were paying taxes and had family and friends." He has spoken to some of those who had been sent back to South America. "Once they are on the plane there is not much they can do – they are resigned to it."
In November 2008 the immigration minister, Phil Woolas, told parliament that 7,500 enforcement officers were deployed in the year 2007-8 and carried out more than 15,500 "enforcement visits" or raids, resulting in 10,750 arrests. The number of raids in 2008/09 fell to 13,555. The UK Border Agency says its officers target employers who "knowingly flout the rules, often on a continual basis and often on a large scale".
"Where illegal workers are knowingly employed we will take action, and employers could face a criminal prosecution or a civil penalty," says a spokeswoman. "Anyone found to be here illegally will be expected to return home voluntarily. If people do not, we will remove them."
But campaigners dispute the government's claim that it is targeting the worst offenders. "It is quite clear that so far, the UK Border Agency has been targeting ethnic minority catering businesses that often only employ one or two undocumented migrants rather than the real offenders, which are often the big employment agencies working in hospitality, catering or cleaning," says Grove-White.
Not all undocumented workers are economic migrants. Jami, a Somalian asylum seeker arrived in Britain via Saudi Arabia where he had been tortured. Despairing, he paid a man £100 to fake his passport. "When I got the job at Argos it was an amazing feeling. I was only stacking shelves, but I had money in my pocket, rented a small room, and felt like a human again."
After three months, a police officer just happened to be in the shop. He didn't like the look of Jami, and asked to see his papers. Jami was then driven to the police station. "I wanted to lie but there was no point. He said, 'You've broken the law,' and I said, 'I know'. He said, 'We could put you in jail for three to five years, why did you do it?' I said, 'What choice did I have?' I had no support. Nothing. I knew it was wrong, but it was better than being a drug dealer."
Jami was let off with a caution, but warned that he would definitely be prosecuted if caught working again. "Of course, I won't work without papers now," he says. "I'm terrified … It's hard, really hard. If you've got money and work you've got a life." Jami went back to sleeping in parks and on the streets.
Back at Unite, Rowlatt's colleague Donna Reeve is getting angrier by the second. "Animals have more protection than undocumented workers. What's more this system doesn't work. Undocumented workers are kicked out and have to find another employer. The story doesn't end with the solution that somebody has been caught and somebody's been fined. It's just government PR saying they're being tough."
Nor does it end for most people as it has for Tapui, with the celebrity publicist Max Clifford riding to the rescue. He says he has moved Tapui and her husband Alexander Zivancevic to a safe house because they were being "besieged by the media … They came to me asking for protection and guidance and that is what I have given them".
"If they wanted to sell their story they could," Clifford says. "They have told me that lots of people have already offered them money so we need to sit down and discuss the next move."
As for John, he is not sure what his next move will be. "My new boss says, 'John, you're fantastic with computers', and he wants to give me a full-time job. But I won't take it. He asks why, and I just say I don't want one, that at heart I'm an eternal student.
"I can feel myself getting trapped in this vicious circle of lies again."
How has all this changed him? He doesn't know where to start. "I've had to take a wage drop of £14,000. I'm two months behind in my rent. I feel such shame." He pauses. "My partner just miscarried a baby at three months. I'm sure it's the pressure of what's happening because she's thinking how would she support two children … you know …" He chokes up. "It's just been disaster upon disaster."
And yet, as he knows only to well, things could have been much worse. "I'm not complaining about the discomfort. I'm lucky that I can still do one or two things workwise. For now, I'm lying very low, keeping things quiet."
But he has his plans. This time round, he's definitely applying for leave to remain. And with his British partner and child and 20 years continual work, there should be no problem. But there is one. It costs £820 to apply, and he simply doesn't have that kind of spare money at the moment. Again, it's something he is going to have to leave for another day.
John is a pseudonym and some details have been changed
Lady Scotland
Max Clifford


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Are you shy by nature, fear confrontation, or just like to make sure you've dotted every "i" and crossed every "t" before making your thoughts known? If any of those apply, it's safe to say voicing your thoughts in the workplace is something you struggle with.
First things first, you are not alone. Everyone has to learn how to deal with that co-worker who talks over them or refuses to take them seriously. Or, if just the thought of saying something someone (especially the boss!) disagrees with causes you to shrink in your chair, take a deep breath and read on.
Don't sell yourself short. You know your stuff and have something of worth to contribute. Believe that!
Don't give self-doubt the upper hand. Make sure you say something within the first 10 minutes of the meeting. The longer you wait, the harder it gets not to sink into your shell.
Pick a topic, any topic. If the agenda is passed out ahead of time, choose one of the topics and form your thoughts about it. Then, add at least one of them to the conversation at the table.
Did you know asking a question is the easiest way to break into a conversation? Commit to doing that at least once during the meeting.
Plan to make one spontaneous comment at some point during the meeting. Seriously. Don't take the time to phrase and rephrase in your head or decide if your input is worthy. You are sitting at the table. You're a member of the team. If something said inspires a comment, say it!
It's okay to disagree. Expressing a different point of view promotes brainstorming and problem-solving.
Stand strong. Senior executives take notice when a young one does not defer from a good idea when countered by a boss or an overbearing co-worker.
Take these tips and turn them into tools! It will take some time, but it won't be long and the phrase quiet as a mouse will in no way pertain to you. You have a voice. One that will ring with self-assurance. When that happens, you will command the respect you deserve. Interruptions and being drowned out will become a thing of the past. So, go on… You can do it… Roar!


As a thinker, I exercise initiative in applying critical and creative thinking skills to approach complex problems. To challenge myself with complex mathematics problems for instance, I represented my school in the annual South East Asian Mathematics Competition (SEAMC) for international schools in the region. I achieved the top rank in our school and applied critical thinking skills in unfamiliar contexts, showing my initiative and dedication to solving problems. We were also given long-term questions to work on over the course of the competition, which were significantly more complex than those I had seen in my academic work at school.
I was the top ranked individual in our school and was ranked 27th out of some 300 participants.


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10 January 2020: The LaLiga Santander and LaLiga SmartBank stadiums registered a total attendance of 7,605,952 in the first half of the 2019/20 campaign. This record-breaking figure represents an increase of 85,727 in the number of fans who attended stadiums at the same stage of last season and a year-to-year rise of 1.53%.
In LaLiga Santander, the figure of 5,398,206 in-stadium spectators shows a 5% increase on the number recorded at the halfway point of the 2018/19 season, with 255,086 more fans attending games.
LaLiga attendance figures by season
Meanwhile, LaLiga SmartBank has posted record stadium occupancy rates at this stage of the season in comparison with previous campaigns, achieving levels of 51.6%. Meanwhile, it should be noted that the stadiums of the clubs competing in the Spanish second tier in the 2019/20 season boast bigger capacities than the arenas that hosted games in the 2018/19 campaign, with the total number of spectators now exceeding the 2.2-million mark.
Average stadium occupancy rates across the LaLiga Santander grounds have also risen during this period and sit at 74.3%, with an average of 28,412 in-stadium spectators.
The total stadium occupancy rates across the two divisions jumped from 61.4% in January of the 2019/20 season to the current 65.9%.
LaLiga has set itself a target of breaking new ground by surpassing 15 million in-stadium spectators across the two leagues. This would represent a significant rise from the figure of 13.1 million recorded at the close of the 2013/14 season.
FT LEG GET
Leganés vs Getafe
FT LEV DEP
Levante vs Deportivo Alavés
FT REA SEV
Real Madrid vs Sevilla
FT OSA REA
Osasuna vs Real Valladolid
FT EIB ATL
Eibar vs Atlético Madrid
FT MAL VAL
Mallorca vs Valencia
FT REA REA
Real Betis vs Real Sociedad
FT VIL ESP
Villarreal vs Espanyol
FT ATH CEL
Athletic Club vs Celta Vigo
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Barcelona vs Granada


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Introducing The Great Swandoodle – Bellisimo Blue at 140 x 140 cm this is the largest Multi-Use luxury bamboo muslin. This is the Blue De La Creme of all muslin shawls.
Introducing The Great Swandoodle – Bellisimo Blue at 140 x 140 cm this is the largest Multi-Use luxury bamboo muslin. This is the Creme De La Creme of all muslin shawls.


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Q: Appearing a section of a website on another web page while continuously blinking I was editing a post in Stackoverflow. I completed it and visited my profile page. When I moved the cursor down, (at 2/3 of the screen) I noticed that a section of the previous webpage is still appearing (while blinking) on my profile page.
I took a Screenshot of what I saw.

I wondered how it happened. I have never experienced such an incident. Initially, I thought it might be a bug on StackOverflow. To check this out I navigate to the google search engine homepage. Yes, I got the same result when the cursor hovers.
Following is the screenshot I took.

Then I assume this might be an issue with my chrome or worse, some error in my screen. This is not a burning question. Nevertheless, I love to know any answer to why I experience this. Perhaps my assumptions are wrong. I somebody here, who experienced same and knows the reason, Could you please be kind enough to explain it to me too?
[however when I restart the chrome I did not experience it again, sole purpose of this question is to know why something like that happened)
Thanks in advance.

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The Squadrone Volante (from the Italian, meaning Flying Squadron) or New Party was a political grouping in Scotland which emerged around 1700 as an offshoot of the opposition Country Party. Led by John Ker, 5th Earl of Roxburghe and John Hay, 2nd Marquess of Tweeddale, the party was influential in passing the Act of Union with England in 1707.

The members of the squadrone, which eventually totalled 25, were generally moderate Presbyterians who opposed both Episopalians and the Jacobites. Although the actual grouping pre-dated 1705, it received the nickname squadrone volante in that year, as it was independent of the Court and Country parties in the Scottish Parliament.

The members of the Squadrone Volante were:

Thomas Hamilton, 6th Earl of Haddington
Patrick Hume, 1st Earl of Marchmont
James Graham, 4th Marquess of Montrose
John Hamilton-Leslie, 9th Earl of Rothes
John Ker, 5th Earl of Roxburghe
James Sandilands, 7th Lord Torphichen
John Hay, 2nd Marquess of Tweeddale
Sir William Anstruther of that Ilk, Commissioner for Fife
George Baillie of Jerviswood, Commissioner for Lanarkshire
Captain William Bennet of Grubbet, Commissioner for Roxburghshire
John Bruce of Kinross, Commissioner for Kinross-shire
Sir Thomas Burnett of Leys, 3rd Baronet, Commissioner for Kincardineshire
Sir Alexander Campbell of Cessnock, Commissioner for Berwickshire
John Cockburn of Ormiston, Commissioner for Haddingtonshire
Robert Dundas of Arniston, Commissioner for Edinburghshire
Mungo Graham of Gorthie, Commissioner for Perthshire
John Haldane of Gleneagles, Commissioner for Perthshire
James Halyburton of Pitcur, Commissioner for Forfarshire
Sir William Kerr of Greenhead, 3rd Baronet, Commissioner for Roxburghshire
William Nisbet of Dirleton, Commissioner for Haddingtonshire
Patrick Bruce of Banzion, Commissioner for Cupar
Sir John Erskine of Alva, 3rd Baronet, Commissioner for Burntisland
Sir Peter Halkett of Pitfirrane, 1st Baronet, Commissioner for Dunfermline
Sir Andrew Hume of Kimmerghame, Commissioner for Kirkcudbright
James Spittal of Leuchat, Commissioner for Inverkeithing

References

Organizations established in 1705
18th century in Scotland
Defunct political parties in Scotland
1705 establishments in Scotland
1707 disestablishments in Scotland

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For those of you who are local, S.T.A.R. Guild will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 22nd at the library in Cocoa at 803 Forrest Ave. at 6 pm in room 3. We will look at Venus in our charts. I think it would be fun to pick the most important positions of Venus that would mark important social events in 2019. I'm thinking of Venus near the angles, Sun, Moon first house ruler, and itself.
Last month in the news Dec 21st and 22nd stand out. On the 21st there was an earthquake in Nicholshaze, a government shut down, the market had the worst week in 7 years, the Supreme court said immigrants who enter illegally can still claim asylum, the criminal justice reform bill passed, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized for lung cancer. On the 22nd there was a tsunami after little Krakatoa blew. On both days, drones at English airports displaced 140,000 passengers. On the 22nd there was a full moon in event bringing Cancer. Saturn is in Capricorn, so, this Moon was in opposition to Saturn.
Next month Saturn moves closer to Pluto where it will remain all year. This can be translated as difficult extremes. So let us start guarding against loss. That sounds bad, but we always have a chance to make good things happen through good choices and positive activities. For example, both Capricorn and Saturn are about goals. We might find ourselves setting new ones in effective ways. Also the sign gives us some hints about expected events. Capricorn represents the people at the top of society, the government, business, and in part, the economy. In terrain, Capricorn represents mountains. I'll be looking for geological events when other planets tie into these planets, when Uranus changes sign in March, the time of day when Mars or Saturn are at the angles, and the tides. This is when the Moon is just past the angles whether there is water around or not; the earth still experiences the gravitational force of the Moon.
In January, the Sun and Mercury will join and Mars will square Saturn & then Pluto. This brings Saturn and Pluto events. Jupiter will continue to square Neptune and stimulate extremes in judgment. Mars will trine Jupiter and bring optimistic action in weeks 3 and 4. Mars moves toward Uranus at month's end and brings surprises.
A New Moon Solar Eclipse on the afternoon of the 4th, the 5th, and 6th in Capricorn brings a new start in our public lives.
A Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Leo on the 21st and 22nd turns our minds to various kinds of power. Under eclipses we should do something special but safe.
I'll be talking about the Astrology of 2019 on January 6th at the Metaphysical Circle in the meeting room behind the Melbourne Auditorium at 7pm.
I'll be at Book and Bead in Merritt Island doing Astrology readings on the 19th.
And on Sunday, the 27th I'll be at Aquarian Dreams doing a workshop on the effects of the planets on our charts at 2:30 in the afternoon. Call Cheri to register at 321 729 9495 and email me to let me know that you will be there.
Fairly good days are: 1, 2, 3, 7, am 9, 14, 15, 16, 22, 24, 28, 29, 30, & 31.


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Comics Reviews (April 22nd, 2015)
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Theodore Beale has responded to yesterday's post. I'd link it and say not to read the comments, but honestly, why read the article. There's some other highlights on my Tumblr. Which I bet, by linking here, I'm going to get some fantastic asks to ignore soon.
Comics, from worst to best of what I voluntarily paid for via what a commenter on Theodore Beale's blog calls "e-begging on Patreon." (Which is still $2 off from a review on "High Sparrow" come Sunday.)
The Black Vortex: Omega
Man, I love the word "Omega" instead of issue numbers. Kitty Pryde as literal Manic Dark Cosmic Power Dream Girl. This should never have been thirteen issues long. It was preposterously dumb. But its resolution is at least interesting in a general sense of being a thing that will probably be retconned by Secret Wars anyway.
Lazarus #16
A somewhat self-consciously clever interstitial issue to let Michael Lark catch up with the schedule. Fine, although I'm not sure it works satisfyingly after a self-consciously clever arc finale – Rucka's pop virtues are not quite so virtuosic as this requires. He's an album man, not a singles man. Nothing wrong with this issue, but not why this book is in my pulls either.
Guardians of the Galaxy #26
I see we've caught up with Secret Wars. Which is, once again, unsettling more than exciting – this issue sets up a lovely premise. Then it ends by going into a series that at best puts that premise on hold for several months. I mean, I'm not saying I think it's going to suck, but I have to say, April is not doing wonders for my excitement on this series. In particular, I continue to think the pacing of Hickman's Avengers issues was wonky – the fact that there's no actual Secret Wars content coming out for the last few weeks is making the rest of Marvel feel disposable. There's no swagger or confidence to this.
Chew #48
Chew continues its frustrating trend of being good enough, often enough that I don't drop it.
All-New X-Men #40
This has generated some deserved controversy online over accusations of bisexual erasure. You can see, in the full issue, why Bendis thinks that accusation is misjudged. I'm very much unconvinced, simply because there's still nothing motivating the decision to make Iceman, as he rather awkwardly puts it, "full gay" as opposed to bisexual. There's nothing gained by having Iceman be gay instead of bi, and there's plenty of implication that bisexual people are just gays who lack conviction, which is a bullshit stereotype.
In any case, the sense of momentum leading into Bendis's big X-finale is satisfying.
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl
Nobody is ever going to write a better line for Galactus than "Thanks, Tippy-Toe," except of course, for Ryan North, who writes numerous other lines of similar quality for Galactus in the course of his defeat at the hands of Squirrel-Girl. (This is not spoiling the ending, since the title of the book pretty much guarantees it.)
"Put 'em On Ice": Reunion "We just get a fragment of a hint": Future Imperfect
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Rachel Edidin wrote up a fairly stirring queer-informed counter to the going criticisms of X-Men #40 if anyone is interested. Currently only up at the link below, apparently available on her usual outlet on, I believe, the Saturday:
http://www.playboy.com/articles/one-of-the-x-men-is-gay-and-it-matters-more-than-you-think
Thoughts anyone?
Dr. Happypants
When gay men are first coming to terms with their sexuality, there is a very, very common pattern. Many, many of us were raised to think we must be straight, because we were raised with the understanding that the alternatives were all unthinkable. When we finally started to acknowledge our same-sex attractions, many, many of us did go through a phase of calling ourselves "bisexual", which generally only lasts until we actually have sex with another dude, when a little lightbulb goes off over our heads and we do in fact go "full gay". It doesn't work this way for every gay man, but it is an incredibly common life experience many, many of us share.
Iceman's story–creepy mind-reading aside–fits this pattern, especially given he's from "the past", in a way that I found very resonant and touching and oddly sweet. I don't think it's intentionally playing up any stereotypes about bisexuals at all. I think it's doing exactly what it says it's doing, which is telling a story about the experiences of gay men.
At worst, I think it could be said to be biphobic in the same way that "The Unquiet Dead" could be said to be anti-immigrant, but even that seems…uncharitable.
As a guy who, four decades into his life, is still helplessly and sometimes frustratingly Kinsey 3 "full bisexual," I'm grateful for Philip's remarks on the subject, and I see (and have experienced, with an ex-boyfriend) the truth of yours as well. Obviously I'm going to have to read this issue to get my own take on it, so between the two of you, you've sold a comic for Bendis. 🙂
Are there any male bisexual characters of note in comics today? It would be nice if there were one.
randomvan
Daken from Marvel. And I suppose John Constantine from DC although WB seems to have forgotten about that. I would mention Prodigy but you asked for the character to be of note.
Those are all interesting examples — thanks! I haven't read anything about Daken but it sounds like there's a hefty dose of "he'll do anyone if it serves his purposes," which is better than nothing but still kind of a cop-out. I always got the same vibe from the treatment of Constantine, though I tuned out sometime in the Mike Carey run and haven't read it for a while, so I don't know if that changed at all. Prodigy sounds the most promising based on Wikipedia alone, i.e. a bisexual guy with bisexual desires rather than "I don't do labels, I'm just sexual, you know." Which is not uncommon, but also not satisfying, for me anyway.
I read the comic, and unfortunately wasted my money on the issues leading up to it, which were full of punching and explosions and all the reasons I typically don't read superhero comics. I'm not trying to be a snob; it's just not my thing. Though one of them had some pretty amazing art, I must say.
#40: well, judging solely from what was in this comic, I didn't have much of a problem with it. The lead-in to Bobby and Jean's conversation doesn't actually work at all if he's bi; it would have to be rewritten so he's hiding feelings for someone rather than covering with bluster, though that wouldn't be that big a change. But it's one thing to conceal part of yourself and another to hide it completely, so the whole dynamic's a little different.
But then I don't know much about the character's past, so I don't know how much beyond the relationships they allude to Bendis is retconning here; and I don't know where they're going, so I don't know what value it'll have to the story for him to be gay or bi or whatever. I guess we'll see, or rather someone who continues to read this will see. 🙂


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Digital Empathy: How It Can Make a Difference in Children's Healthcare
Brandon Rozelle, SVP, Growth Strategy
Today, we are launching Rightpoint's first-ever industry-focused POV. Think of it as a briefing—a dialogue where we explore what is happening in an industry, why it is happening, what it means and what opportunities this affords organizations responding to the shift. We've chosen to talk about the intersection of healthcare and technology, and more specifically, children's healthcare and the concept of Digital Empathy—where compassion and caring are expressed through the medium of technology.
Technology has a reputation for being cold. However, we see it as an opportunity for warmth, giving kids the empathy they need to heal. We believe that embracing familiar and emerging technology can lessen the stress that medical staff, patients, and their caregivers feel. Digital empathy can also unlock the moments where technology can help provide physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Doctors used voice to capture notes, so they have more mental energy for care?
Wearables helped log health data to digital charts, making for more productive and detailed encounters?
Push notifications alerted patients and their doctors, making it easier for each to act on health trends?
Chat could help parents connect with nurses and caregivers in real time, giving them the peace of mind they need to handle all the small moments?
Kids could use voice to change the environment in their room, like the lights, temperature, and TV, so they have a sense of control when they're feeling insecure?
Join us as we explore the future of children's healthcare, and how digital empathy can help bridge the moments in an imperfect system, easing burdens so kids can get the care they need to get well.
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Travel on the national rail networks of Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia
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This pass cannot be used by residents of Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia.This pass offers unlimited travel on the national rail networks of Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia.
Pass must be validated (stamped at the train station) within 6 months of the issuance date.
A 15% cancellation penalty applies to completely unused and unvalidated passes returned within 1 year of issue date. Refunds are subject to a 7% administrative fee. Partially used, lost or stolen passes are non-refundable.
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Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia share more than their neighborhood, they share the European East Pass. This pass allows you extensive travel on the national rail networks of Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia with your choice of any 5 days of rail travel within a one-month period and the option of adding up to 5 additional days for an additional cost.
With the European East Pass from Rail Europe, you'll not just see, but experience, life in these scenic and unique regions. You can visit the birthplace of Mozart in Vienna, and the land of paprika in - where else - Hungary. The history-filled Czech Republic, and cave-filled Slovakia.
Besides the regions' folk art and folk music, you get to enjoy another local treat: the folks. That's the beauty of train travel around Eastern Europe. Whether you're going from Prague to Vienna, or Budapest to Bratislava, you're not isolated from real life or only surrounded by other visitors. It's practically a native immersion experience, filled with authenticity. And forget waiting in local ticket lines, stressed over unfamiliar currency or changing conversion rates. You'll also find a plethora of pertinent travel discounts come with your pass, including passage on additional trains and ferries. The European East Pass from Rail Europe. It will make your money, and your daydreams, go much further.
(Please note: Poland is no longer included in the European East Pass. For a rail pass solution that includes Poland, use our Passfinder wizard and we'll provide you multiple rail pass options).
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Traveling on local and regional trains provides you with an opportunity to freely explore. It's easy to get on a train with your rail pass and find an open seat to enjoy the journey in. Seat reservations are required on many high speed, overnight, scenic, and international trains. Using a European East Pass you may travel on SuperCity, EuroCity, and InterCity trains which require additional seat reservations. It's always a good idea to research the journey you are interested in and check for any specific seat reservation requirements.
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European East Pass | Gautam m. | 25a aŭgusto 2015
"The train journeys were very picturesque. The fast trains are very comfortable. We did not like: 1. The trains from Vienna to Budapest ans return 2. No direct trains from Salzburg to Prague "
Knowledge of the pass | Trevor i. | 9a februaro 2015
"We were surprised to learn that the officials of the trams in the cities which this pass covered were unaware of the passes. We found in the W European countries that we had such a wide use of the pass where here it was limited to the inter-city trains. "
Train | Pui Ming w. | 8a februaro 2015
"The train is on time, easy to locate. All trains are new and clean, except the one from prague to CK which is very crowded, hot and a bit dirty. Overall I enjoy traveling with the train pass which is very convenient and easy for budgeting. I will definitely consider buying train pass again in my next trip. "
great home travel with humens | Narendra g. | 29a novembro 2014
"i travel with great comfort i met wonderful and homely , helpful and real humens comfortable trains , timings , lovely stations i wish all to use train only during our travel in east of europe "
Lots of options! | Paola p. | 28a marto 2014
"Travelled alone with low budget in Central Europe. Very comfortable trains and the price was worth every penny. Trains leave main stations every one or two hours so it is very easy to travel. Always leaving on time except Budapest - Bratislava (delayed due to technical problems). Other than that I always arrived to my destination as planned. Would buy the East Pass again. Enough seats and space for luggage. "
Krakow to Praha | Man Shan l. | 2a decembro 2013
"As second-class tickets, we wouldn't ask for more. There was about 3 hours break in the mid-night and the train was keep switching tracks ! No one told us what happened... "
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If you travel in a regular train that just happens to cross the border at night, customs and border control officers may come directly to you and ask for your passport.
Please note that there will be no passport control (day or night) when traveling between countries that signed the Schengen Agreement. Not all countries belonging to the EU are part of the Schengen Agreement (e.g. Britain). On the flip side, some countries that are not part of the EU are part of the Schengen Agreement (e.g. Switzerland).
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