Though not widely translated in the West, Ludmila Petrushevskaya is one of Russia's most respected contemporary authors. Not coincidently, she was also one of the most censored writers of the Soviet era. She gave voice to Russian working women, specifically mothers, struggling under an oppressive system. Five such characters from Petrushevskaya's literary oeuvre tell their stories in Bridget Bailey's solo show Child of Hungry Times, currently running as part of the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity.
Bailey brings to life all five desperate mothers, as well as a narrator, whose forced zeal for the great Soviet experiment slowly dissolves over the course of the show. Her transitions are quite clever, often segueing from one character to another amid their vodka fueled laughter. She tells a number of Yakov Smirnov style Communist jokes, deliberately butchering the punchlines for comedic effect. However, the experiences of the five women which form the heart of the show are mostly serious, even tragic, in tone.
Hunger is indeed a recurring motif in their stories, as is the need to sacrifice for the sake of their children. In perhaps the most heartrending storyline, one woman in the early stages of cancer makes an unimaginable choice to secure her son's future. Of course, her diagnosis is assumed to be a death sentence, given the dim view of Soviet medicine presented throughout Child.
Child is cleverly staged, with potatoes placed on every seat, and a set complete with stockpiles of toilet paper effectively evoking the cramped quarters of Soviet era flats. Bailey nicely differentiates each of Petrushevskaya's women, giving their testimony an emotional directness that is difficult to shake off. While the evolution of the narrator from bubbling babushka to tortured (literally) truth-teller feels a bit stagey, it certainly reflects the realities that produced Child's source material.
Oddly, Child's program carries a churlish note from the director which might alienate the target audience for a show based on Petrushevskaya's writings. Despite his protestations to the contrary, Child is far timelier now, as Putin continues to consolidate power in a neo-Soviet Russia and Iran cracks down on spontaneous protests in the wake of apparent election fraud, than when it was first produced during George W. Bush's administration.
Sometimes funny, often tragic, Child presents an intimate look at the lives of ordinary women in times of extreme scarcity. Bailey deserves credit for her compelling adaptation of Petrushevskaya's work, which ought to be more readily available in translation. It will be staged again today (6/21) and Saturday (6/27) as part of Planet Connections, with its proceeds donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.


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Rat Neurome Project
Neuroinformatics
Connection Terminology
Brain Maps Atlases
Brain Maps 1
Brain Maps 4.0
Developmental Brain Maps
Flatmaps
Neuroscience History
Home › Bio
Larry is a neuroscientist at the University of Southern California who studies how the nervous system controls thinking, feeling, and behavior. What are the design features of this biological circuitry? What are the parts, how does each one work, and how do they interact as a functional, interactive system? What is the wiring diagram? What are the historical foundations of this quest for the basic plan? An elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Association for the Advancement of Science, and Grolier Club, Larry has served as president of the Cajal Club and the Society for Neuroscience, and was Secretary General of the International Brain Research Organization.
Click here for Larry's CV
Here's a link to his scientific geneology
Images of Larry Swanson in 1974, 1994, and 2013
Outside of work, Larry's main interests are first and foremost family (Neely, Reid, and Lee), friends, travel, and collecting books in the history of neuroscience. Neely took the photo on the right in Larry's office at their Manhattan Beach home in 2013. The MRI image in the middle was taken by Scott Grafton in 1994; it is a frontal section through Larry's prefrontal cortex. The photo on the left was taken by Brent Stanfield in their office at Washington University around 1974; it shows a color-coded 3D model of the rat hippocampal formation (the dentate gyrus is red) Larry constructed with foam rubber from enlargements of histological sections. The surface of the model (representing the main cell layers) was covered with Plastic Wrap, the location of sections was drawn on with an indelible pen, and then the surface drawings were stretched out on the floor and connected to produce the flatmap attached to the wall in the background. This unique approach to illustrating the hippocampus was first used for intrahippocampal connections in 1978; it was critical for the later development of a flatmap including the entire cerebral cortex.
Brain Maps, Connectome, Brain Architecture
Except where otherwise noted, content on this site is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
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We have seen all kinds of cool and crazy iPhone cases in the past. The Lighter Back Case for iPhone 5s happens to be one that protects your phone and lights up your cigarettes. It has a built-in lighter for smokers. The case looks pretty decent and has a lightweight design, so you can take it with you everywhere you go.
The Lighter Back Case has a built-in rechargeable battery that can be recharged via USB. Its lighter cover prevents accidents. The case does not block any iPhone features. It sets you back under $21.


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Mertensia viridis var. caelestina (A. Nelson & Cockerell) L.O. Williams
Taxonomic Serial No.: 537504
(Download Help) Mertensia viridis var. caelestina TSN 537504
Taxonomic Rank: Variety
Common Name(s): canescent bluebells [English]
Accepted Name(s): Mertensia oblongifolia (Nutt.) G. Don
Current Standing: not accepted - synonym
Source: Boraginaceae and Hydroleaceae of North America Update, database (version 2011)
Notes: Updated for ITIS by the Flora of North America Expertise Network, in connection with an update for USDA PLANTS (2007-2010)
Reference for: Mertensia viridis var. caelestina
Source: The PLANTS Database, database (version 4.0.4)
Notes: National Plant Data Center, NRCS, USDA. Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA. http://plants.usda.gov
Author(s)/Editor(s): U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Article/Chapter Title: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Review of Plant Taxa for Listing as Endangered or Threatened Species
Journal/Book Name, Vol. No.: Federal Register, vol. 50, no. 188
Page(s): 39526-39584
Reference for: Mertensia viridis var. caelestina, canescent bluebells [English]
Comment: US ESA: No longer a candidate species because more abundant and widespread than previously believed and not subject to the degree of threats to warrant status according to notice of review, as published in Federal Register Volume 50, Number 188, Pages 39526 - 39584, September 27, 1985


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New Google Express stores arrive by the dozens, as expansion continues unrestrained
Stephen Schenck
2018/08/16 12:36pm PDT Aug 16, 2018
It hasn't even been two weeks since we last shared with you a list of the latest retail partners to sign up with Google Express. The company's online-shopping platform has seen some tremendous growth over the course of the past few months, but the pace really feels like it's been picking up lately.
Google Express continues to pick up new partner stores at breakneck pace
2018/08/03 2:51pm PDT Aug 3, 2018
Google Express is still a bit of a tough sell for a lot of shoppers. While it offers the convenience of integration with Google Pay and presents the opportunity for free shipping (which is temporarily at a new $15 minimum purchase level for many stores), maybe its biggest problem has been in terms of availability — it can sometimes be quite hard to find what you want. Google's been taking some steps to improve that situation, including signing on a whole mess of new retail partners.
[Deal Alert] Google Express 'Back to School' coupon takes 20% off select electronics (up to $30 discount)
Ryne Hager
2018/07/23 5:19pm PDT Jul 23, 2018
Whether you actually have kids or not, you might be interested in the latest promotion available at Google Express, which gives you 20% off (up to a total of $30) on "select Back to School electronics." This offer is open to both new and existing customers of the service, and it starts today, but there are a few catches.
Google Express sees big growth spurt, with over two dozen new retailers joining in past month
Do you do your shopping through Google Express? A few years back we saw the service spread across the U.S., and ever since Google's been trying its best to convince users to give Express a shot, luring them with support for big-name stores, as well as offering savings through some tempting deals. Over the past few weeks, though, Google's recruitment drive for new Express stores has seriously gone into overdrive, with over two dozen new retailers signing up for the program.
Huawei reaches agreement with TomTom to create Google Maps replacement
All the games on Google Stadia (Update: Cyberpunk 2077 delayed)
[Update: Reached usage limit] Deal Alert: Get 25% off (up to $100 discount) on a Google Express order
2018/07/09 8:50am PDT Jul 9, 2018
Google has tried all sorts of things to get us using Google Express, but moving the Assistant shopping list isn't going to do it. Steep discounts like the one rolling out today are a safer bet. You can get 25% off a Google Express order today with a promo code.
Google Express adds 4 new stores, including Epic Sports and Murad
Richard Gao
2018/06/13 8:26pm PDT Jun 13, 2018
Google Express has just added four retailers, upping the total number of stores it ships items from to 69. That number doesn't change often; most recently, Staples was dropped, and three big retailers - Overstock.com, Walmart, and Target - were added. Those four new stores are Epic Sports, Murad, Nothing Like This, and RWGC.
Google Express free delivery minimum lowered to $15 for a limited time
Google has made a few moves to get more people using Google Express, not all of which have been popular. Remember when Assistant's shopping list moved to Express? The latest change is only temporary, but it comes free of drawbacks. For a limited time, the threshold for free delivery on Express has dropped to $15 at most stores.
Google Assistant (Express) shopping list adopts a new interface with images and better swipe actions
Google Assistant's shopping list is probably one of the most loathed features of the service. Google didn't do it any favors when it forced users to adopt the new web-based Express interface instead of having the list in Keep, and the hatred has kept spewing since then. I'm sure some of you like it, some are indifferent to it, others use it because they have to, and others wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole. Today's news won't convince the latter to give it a go, but if you belong to the first three categories, there's a new interface to feast your eyes and fingers on.
5 of our favorite tech sales, discounts, and deals this week
2018/05/26 11:24am PDT May 26, 2018
The weekend has arrived, and that spells time to relax, unwind, and focus on really enjoying yourself. Those of you in the States may be gearing up for a big Memorial Day party, braving supermarket crowds to stock up on hot dogs, hamburgers, and all the requisite cookout staples. To help offset some of those expenses we thought we'd bring you a roundup of some of our favorite tech deals over the past week.
[Deal Alert] Get a free Google Home Mini when you spend $125 on Google Express
Taylor Kerns
2018/05/22 3:48pm PDT May 22, 2018
Need a bunch of stuff available on Google Express? Want a Google Home Mini? Well, then, this is serendipitous: until June 5, you can get a free Home Mini with a promo code when you buy stuff worth $125 or more on Google Express.
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Single point battery watering systems are growing rapidly in popularity due to the ease in which they allow the user to fill multiple batteries quickly. They are also commonly referred to battery filling systems.
Yamaha Golf Car Company displayed its new fuel injected golf carts at the PGA Merchandise Show 2013, in Orlando, FL, making them the first manufacturer to offer bring this technology to the golf car industry. This fuel injection technology has not yet been implemented into fleet golf course applications, but is available as an option for personal use on both the Drive and Drive PTV golf cart models.
Here is a product that may just be the answer to(what seems to us) be an unsolvable problem – Correct Watering of Batteries.
At the GCSAA Show we saw a most interesting new invention, brakes for a golf car incorporated inside the differential.


34743 Pizza Delivery - Order Domino's Now!
Pizza in 34743: Tasty & Fresh From the Oven!
When you're craving a heavenly slice of cheesy, meaty, veggie-loaded goodness, we know your tastebuds don't want just any old pizza in 34743. You're looking for a flavorful pizza with a freshly made tomato sauce, generous heaps of mozzarella, expertly diced pepperoni, and a crust that's both crunchy and chewy—all at the same time. You want a pizza that's hands down, undeniably delicious. You want Domino's.
At Domino's in 34743, it's never been easier to get the fast and fresh pizza your tastebuds are begging you for! Order your pizza over the phone or online, or visit a Domino's near you to place a carryout order.
Get started by picking one of our homemade crusts, including a fluffy, seasoned hand-tossed crust, a crispy thin crust, a pan crust featuring two delicious layers of cheese, or even a gluten-free pizza crust! And then, select your sauce and start loading up on the toppings of your choice. Whether you're all about the veggies like green peppers, spinach, and onions, or you prefer the sweet and savory combination of ham and pineapple, you can count on your local Domino's to deliver.
We've got slices to suit any taste. How do we know? Because there are more than 34 million ways to craft a single Domino's pizza. Build your own pizza from bottom to top or choose one of our many crowd-pleasing specialty pizzas, like the popular Wisconsin 6 Cheese, Pacific Veggie, or ExtravaganZZa™, and have it delivered to your doorstep, super fast!
Order from your 34743 Domino's and you'll see—we're pretty serious folks when it comes to pizza delivery. In fact, we promise your pizza will arrive hot and fresh at your door, right out of our oven. Want to stay up to date on your order? Our delivery experts specifically engineered the Domino's TrackerⓇ to do just that. Enter in your phone number online and track the status of your order from the moment it's placed to the second it leaves our store for delivery... and try not to drool on your phone or computer in the meantime.
We deliver pizza, but we're also superstars when it comes to speedy pizza takeout in 34743. You can order from our pizza menu or step outside the pizza box and try something different (but equally delicious). Satisfy everyone's cravings with an order of stuffed cheesy bread, an oven-baked sandwich, flavorful salad, or rich pasta, and even mouth-watering desserts like chewy cookies and chocolatey brownies.
Visit one of our more than 12,000 locations around the world and you'll see: we know what it means to provide great customer service and even better food quality. Our aim is to not only be the best pizza delivery company in Kissimmee, but also the world, and everything we do reflects this commitment. You'll see it in our courteous delivery drivers and money-saving pizza coupons, and taste it in every bite of pizza you eat. Order online, call your nearest Domino's restaurant in 34743, or use our free smartphone app for hot, fast, and delicious pizza carryout and delivery today! We may have been around since 1960, but we aren't just any old 34743 pizza restaurant. We're your number one pizza place in 34743!


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require 'bundler/setup'
require 'html_mapper'

class Batsman
  include HtmlMapper

  collection :stats, 'tr', reject_if: :invalid? do
    field :name, '.batsman-name'
    field :profile_url, '.batsman-name a', attribute: 'href'
    field :dismissal_info, '.dismissal-info'
    field :runs, 'td[4]', as: Integer
    field :minutes, 'td[5]', as: Integer
    field :balls, 'td[6]', as: Integer
    field :fours, 'td[7]', as: Integer
    field :sixes, 'td[8]', as: Integer
    field :strike_rate, 'td[9]', as: Float
  end

  def invalid?(ele)
    !ele.attributes['class'].to_s.empty?
  end

  def parse_dismissal(text, ele)
    detail = {}

    if text.include?('run out')
      detail[:wicket_type] = :run_out
      detail[:rub_out_by] = text.match(/\((.*)\)/)[1]
    elsif text.include?('lbw')
      detail[:wicket_type] = :lbw
    else
      out = text.match(/c (.*) b (.*)/)

      if out
        detail[:catcher] = out[1]
        detail[:batsman] = out[2]

        if detail[:catcher].include?('sub')
          detail[:sub] = detail[:catcher].match(/sub \((.*)\)/)[1]
        end

      end
    end

    detail
  end

end

class Bowler
  include HtmlMapper

  collection :stats, 'tr', reject_if: :invalid? do
    field :name,    '.bowler-name'
    field :overs,   'td[3]', as: Float
    field :maiden,  'td[4]', as: Integer
    field :runs,    'td[5]', as: Integer
    field :wickets, 'td[6]', as: Integer
    field :economy, 'td[7]', as: Float
    field :zeros,   'td[8]', as: Integer
    field :fours,   'td[9]', as: Integer
    field :sixes,   'td[10]', as: Integer
  end

  def invalid?(ele)
    !ele.attributes['class'].to_s.empty?
  end

end

class MatchInformation
  include HtmlMapper

  domains 'http://www.espncricinfo.com'

  # Default collection
  field :global_tournament ,'.brief-summary .headLink:nth(1)'

  collection :summery, '.brief-summary', single: true do
    field :tournament, '.innings-information a[1]'
    field :season, '.space-top-bottom-5[1] a[2]', eval: :parse_season
    field :venue, '.space-top-bottom-5[2] a[1]'
    field :detail, '.space-top-bottom-5:last', eval: :parse_detail
  end

  collection :battings, 'table.batting-table' do
    field :team, '.th-innings-heading', eval: ->(text, ele) { text.split('innings').first.strip }
    has_many :batsman_stats, 'Batsman'
  end

  collection :bowlings, 'table.bowling-table' do
    has_many :bowler_stats, 'Bowler'
  end

  after_process :count_bowlers

  def parse_season(text, ele)
    text && text.split(' ').first
  end

  DETAIL_REGX = /(.*) - (.*) match \((\d+)-/

  def parse_detail(text, ele)
    if detail = text.match(DETAIL_REGX)
      {date: detail[1], type: detail[2], overs: detail[3].to_f}
    end
  end

  def count_bowlers
    p self.bowlings.collect{ |stats| stats[:bowler_stats][:stats].length }
  end

end

html = File.read(File.dirname(__FILE__) + "/ignore/scorecard.html")
puts HtmlMapper.parse('http://www.espncricinfo.com', html)

# Fetch and parse from url
# url = 'http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/engine/match/656423.html'
# puts HtmlMapper.get(url).inspect

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Mobile Perfo Rack 1250mm high x 1000mm w x 550mm d.
Supplied Double Sided (Blue Panels Only) c/w 40 Piece Hook Kit and 100mm diameter castors.
This Bott Verso Mobile Perfo Rack measures 1250mm high x 1000mm wide x 550mm deep and allows you to store your tools efficiently using our range of Perfo hooks and accessories whilst also being able to transport them easily to different work locations. Supplied double sided with blue panels only, a 40 piece Hook Kit and 100mm diameter castors. Manufactured in the UK with a 3 year manufacturer's warranty, delivery is FREE to a UK Mainland Address (Non-UK mainland deliveries may be available at an additional cost - please just contact us to find out).


Sepoy Rajendra hailed from Alwar district in Rajasthan. The 25 year old Sepoy Rajendra belonged to 21 Rajput of the famed Rajput Regiment, known for its valiant soldiers and numerous battle honours. During 2017-18, Sepoy Rajendra's unit was deployed in Machil Sector in Kupwara district of J & K.
During Jan 2018, there was heavy snow fall in J & K resulting in very hostile weather conditions. The Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment(SASE) had warned of avalanches in higher reaches of the Kashmir valley after a 6.2 magnitude quake had struck Afghanistan on 31 Jan 2018. The SASE had warned of a medium-danger avalanche warning of level-3 in higher reaches of Baramulla district and low danger warning of level-2 in Kupwara, Bandipore, Shopian and Kargil districts. On 02 Feb 2018, a horrific avalanche struck the army post of 21 Rajput at Sona Pandi Gali in Machil at around 4:30 pm. The avalanche was so sudden and severe that Sepoy Rajendra and three of his comrades got swept away and got trapped under tons of snow.
A massive rescue operation was launched by the Army and all the four trapped soldiers were evacuated and transferred to 92 Base hospital at Badamibag in Srinagar. However Sepoy Rajendra could not be saved and succumbed to his injuries. Sepoy Rajendra was a valiant and committed soldier who laid down his life in the service of the nation.
Salute to you Sir . Jai Hind.


THE MADE IN HAYWARD EDUCATION FOUNDATION is a business entity registered in the state of California under the legal form of DOMESTIC NONPROFIT. It can be found in the register by the DOS ID C3759275. The company was established and set into the register at 20th February 2015 and its current status is ACTIVE. Location address of this company is at 24411 AMADOR ST, HAYWARD, 94544, CA.
The company and its activities are actually managed by 1 person with the responsibility of its market actions. Person written in the register is DOUGLAS M. DEN HARTOG, SR., who's seat is at 24411 AMADOR ST, HAYWARD, 94544, CA.
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THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND STUDENTS' RIGHTS CENTER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, INC.


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Cloud-Based LMS
Learn about the benefits and challenges of Cloud-Based LMS, and how it can be applied to e-learning development. Understand the importance of internet connectivity, data security, and vendor dependence when choosing a cloud-based LMS solution.
Cloud-based Learning Management Systems (LMS) are becoming increasingly popular in e-learning. A cloud-based LMS is a software application that is hosted on remote servers and accessed via the internet. It is a cost-effective and flexible solution for managing and delivering e-learning content, tracking learner progress, and providing reporting and analytics. In this article, we will explore the concept of cloud-based LMS in depth, including its key features, benefits, and how it can be applied to e-learning development.
What is a Cloud-Based LMS?A cloud-based LMS is a software application that is hosted on remote servers and accessed via the internet. It is a cost-effective and flexible solution for managing and delivering e-learning content, tracking learner progress, and providing reporting and analytics. A cloud-based LMS eliminates the need for an organization to invest in expensive hardware and software, and to maintain and update the LMS on their own. Instead, the LMS is hosted and maintained by a third-party provider, and accessed by users via the internet.
Key Features of a Cloud-Based LMS
Content Management: A cloud-based LMS allows for the creation, management, and delivery of e-learning content. This includes the ability to upload and organize content, create and manage courses and learning paths, and track learner progress.
User Management: A cloud-based LMS allows for the creation and management of user accounts, including the ability to assign and manage user roles and permissions.
Reporting and Analytics: A cloud-based LMS allows for the tracking and reporting on learner interactions with e-learning content, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness of the e-learning program.
Mobile Access: A cloud-based LMS allows for access to the LMS and e-learning content on a variety of devices, including smartphones and tablets.
Benefits of a Cloud-Based LMS
Cost-Effective: A cloud-based LMS eliminates the need for an organization to invest in expensive hardware and software, and to maintain and update the LMS on their own. Instead, the LMS is hosted and maintained by a third-party provider, which reduces the overall costs for the organization.
Flexible: A cloud-based LMS allows for access to the LMS and e-learning content on a variety of devices, including smartphones and tablets. This means that learners can access the content on their own schedule and at their own pace, on the device that is most convenient for them.
Scalability: A cloud-based LMS allows for easy scalability, making it an ideal solution for organizations that experience growth or changes in their e-learning needs.
Security: A cloud-based LMS is typically more secure than an on-premise LMS, as the data is stored on remote servers that are managed by a third-party provider. This ensures that the data is protected against potential threats such as cyber-attacks and natural disasters.
How a Cloud-Based LMS Can be Applied to E-Learning Development
Reporting and Analytics: A cloud-based LMS allows for the tracking and reporting on learner interactions with e-learning content, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness of the e-learning program. This information can be used to identify areas where the e-learning content needs to be improved, and to make adjustments to the learning experience in order to better meet the needs of the learners.
Mobile Access: A cloud-based LMS allows for access to the LMS and e-learning content on a variety of devices, including smartphones and tablets. This means that learners can access the content on their own schedule and at their own pace, on the device that is most convenient for them. This feature allows for e-learning to be delivered in a flexible and convenient way, which can increase engagement and participation.
Challenges of Cloud-Based LMS
Internet Connectivity: A cloud-based LMS requires a reliable internet connection to access the LMS and e-learning content. This can be a challenge for organizations that operate in areas with poor internet connectivity.
Data Security: A cloud-based LMS stores the data on remote servers that are managed by a third-party provider. While this can provide increased security, organizations must ensure that their data is protected and that the third-party provider has appropriate security measures in place.
Vendor Dependence: A cloud-based LMS is dependent on the third-party provider for hosting, maintenance, and updates. Organizations must ensure that the provider is reliable and that they have the necessary resources and expertise to provide a high-quality service.
Cloud-based LMS is a cost-effective and flexible solution for managing and delivering e-learning content, tracking learner progress, and providing reporting and analytics. A cloud-based LMS eliminates the need for an organization to invest in expensive hardware and software, and to maintain and update the LMS on their own.
Instead, the LMS is hosted and maintained by a third-party provider, and accessed by users via the internet. A cloud-based LMS allows for access to the LMS and e-learning content on a variety of devices, which can increase engagement and participation. However, organizations must consider the potential challenges of cloud-based LMS, such as internet connectivity, data security, and vendor dependence, to ensure that it is the right solution for their e-learning needs.
Read more: What is an LMS Consultant?
OER – Open Educational Resources
Open Educational Resources or oer are teaching, learning and research materials in any medium
PLC – Professional Learning Community
PLC – Professional Learning Community Principles focus on learning in the workplace and on a life long learning.
Virtual coaching: To make the most of your life, career and relationships. Don't let the fear of missing out limit your potential.
What is CMS (Content Management System)?
Learn about Content Management Systems (CMS) and how they can help you easily manage, edit, and publish website content.


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N-Acetilserotonina O-metiltransferasa (ASMT), también conocida como hidroxindol O-metiltransferasa (HIOMT), es una enzima que cataliza la reacción final de la síntesis de melatonina. Esta reacción se incluye en las rutas metabólicas del triptófano.

Reacción catalizada
Esta enzima metila el grupo hidroxilo en posición 5 del anillo indólico de la N-acetilserotonina utilizando como donador de grupos metilo la S-Adenosil metionina.

S-Adenosil metionina +  → S-Adenosil L-homocisteína +

Esta enzima puede actuar sobre otros hidroxindoles como ácido 5-hidroxindolacético dando lugar al ácido 5-metoxindolacético

S-Adenosil metionina +  → S-Adenosil L-homocisteína +

Estructura y localización génica
En humanos, la enzima ASMT (HIOMT) está codificada por el gen ASMT situado en la región pseudoautosómica de los cromosomas sexuales. Hay un alelo en el cromosoma X y el otro en el cromosoma Y.

La actividad enzimática ASMT se encuentra en niveles elevados en la glándula pineal y en la retina en la especie humana y en la mayoría de los vertebrados.

Sinónimos
Nombre sistemático: S-adenosil-L-metionina:N-acetilserotonina O-metiltransferasa

Otros sinónimos son (por orden de frecuencia de uso):  Hidroxindol O-metiltransferasa (HIOMT), Acetilserotonina O-metiltransferasa (ASMT), Acetilserotonina metiltransferasa (cromosoma Y).

Organismos
N-Acetilserotonina O-metiltransferasa se encuentra en procariotas, como las bacterias Rhodopirellula baltica y Chromobacterium violaceum y en eucariotas como Gallus gallus (pollos), Bos taurus (vacas), Homo sapiens (humanos), Macaca mulatta (macacos rhesus), y Rattus norvegicus (ratas)

Ejemplos de secuencias de Aminoácidos
Bos taurus (350 Aminoácidos)

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Splicing alternativo
El gen HIOMT en la especie humana tiene una longitud aproximada de 35 kb y está formado por 9-10 exones. El gen puede sufrir un splicing alternativo dando lugar al menos a tres posibles isoformas proteicas, aunque parece ser que todas las isoformas tienen la misma capacidad de sintetizar melatonina. También se han encontrado múltiples regiones promotoras, indicando la posible existencia de varios mecanismos de regulación de su expresión.

Expresión en células inmunes
Estudios recientes han encontrado transcritos de ARNm del gen HIOMT en linfocitos B, linfocitos T CD4+, linfocitos T citotóxicos, y linfocitos NK en humanos.
Este hallazgo junto con la investigación sobre las variantes de splicing de la HIOMT, sugiere que la HIOMT juega un papel importante en el sistema inmune humano, además de su papel en el sistema endocrino y nervioso.

Implicaciones clínicas

Tumores

Existen evidencias experimentales de una elevada expresión del gen de la HIOMT en tumores parenquimales de la glándula pineal. Este hecho ha dirigido el estudio de la expresión de este gen como marcador diagnóstico de este tipo de tumor. Niveles anormalmente elevados de HIOMT en la glándula pineal puede servir como indicador de la existencia de este tipo de tumores cerebrales.

Desórdenes psiquiátricos
Los niveles de melatonina se usan como marcador de desórdenes psiquiátricos, en conjunción con otros criterios de diagnóstico para determinar la existencia de numerosos desórdenes como por ejemplo Trastorno afectivo estacional, Trastorno bipolar, o Trastorno depresivo.
Los niveles de melatonina también dan idea sobre la severidad de la enfermedad del paciente en un momento dado.

Análisis de ligamiento

Véase también
 metiltransferasa

Referencias

Enlaces externos

EC 2.1.1
Metiltransferasas

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A worker is seen at the new CPF3 oil station in the Halfaya oilfield in southern of Maysan province, Halfaya, Iraq December 12, 2018.
WASHINGTON – The United States granted Iraq a 90-day waiver exempting it from sanctions to buy energy from Iran, a State Department official said on Wednesday, the latest extension allowing Baghdad to keep purchasing electricity from its neighbor.
The official said the waiver was granted on Tuesday. The last waiver for Iraq to be exempt from US energy sanctions on Iran was granted on Dec. 21.
The Trump administration reimposed sanctions on Iran's energy exports in November, citing its nuclear program and meddling in the Middle East, but has granted waivers to several buyers to meet consumer energy needs.
"While this waiver is intended to help Iraq mitigate energy shortages, we continue to discuss our Iran-related sanctions with our partners in Iraq," the State Department official said on condition of anonymity.
Washington has said it wants to roll back Iranian influence in the Middle East, including in Iraq, where Iran holds broad sway over politics and trade.
Although Iraq has one of the world's largest natural gas reserves, it has moved slowly to develop them and relied on Iran to supply it with gas and electricity.
Iran last year stopped supplying electricity to Iraq due to unpaid bills. The power shortages in Iraq sparked protests in Basra and other cities as people blamed government corruption.
Saudi Arabia has also offered to sell electricity to Baghdad at a discount, part of an effort by the kingdom to curb the influence of its rival Iran in Iraq.
"We are also continuing to work with Iraq to end its dependence on Iranian natural gas and electricity and increase its energy independence," the State Department official said.


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Labor groups, residents ask Orange County officials to bring back mask mandate
By Orange County on June 16, 2020
Days after Orange County's health officer announced he was nixing the requirement that everyone wear face coverings in public, supporters of the rule gathered to urge county officials to reconsider to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
A coalition of 10 labor groups as well as faith leaders and residents held a press conference Tuesday, June 15, in front of the building where the Orange County Board of Supervisors meet – and where, in recent weeks, the county leaders have been listening to a parade of residents lambasting them over the mask mandate.
"We felt it was important to show the county Board of Supervisors that there's also a large group of folks in Orange County who are concerned about the county not having a comprehensive health policy," said Luis Aleman, a spokesman for the Orange County Labor Federation, which organized the event.
"We don't want public health done in a random manner," he said. "We want public health to be a consistent policy."
The former county health officer, Dr. Nichole Quick, issued an order in late May that made face coverings a requirement for anyone in stores, restaurants or other public venues where they couldn't keep at least six feet away from others. Masks continue to be mandated for workers in some public-serving businesses, under a rule supervisors passed in April.
After weeks of public pressure from residents who argued requiring masks is useless, harmful or unconstitutional, Orange County Health Care Agency Director Dr. Clayton Chau last week changed the rule to make masks a "strong recommendation."
Chau, who also is temporarily acting as health officer after Quick's abrupt resignation, has denied that residents' complaints motivated him to change the policy, saying at the time it was bringing the county in line with state guidelines.
Orange County health officials reported 248 new cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the cumulative total to nearly 9,000. The county estimates at least 46% of the total have recovered.
The daily average of newly reported cases over the last seven day was 207, the highest since the beginning of the outbreak, and the average number of people hospitalized with the disease has been trending up for weeks, although county hospital beds are nowhere near full.
The labor federation and others at Tuesday's event – including the National Union of Healthcare Workers and Unite Here Local 11, whose members include hotel, airport and food service workers – aren't alone in supporting masks for everyone. Several cities including Seal Beach and Costa Mesa have their own mask rules, and an online petition supporting a face covering mandate had more than 30,000 signatures as of Tuesday afternoon.
Aleman said his group came to make its view known and deliver a letter supporting masks to supervisors, but mask opponents were yelling at and shoving them. He can understand why some people are frustrated, particularly with businesses being shut down and people losing their income, he said.
"We want this economy to open up too," Aleman said. "What we don't want is to have a second wave and, come September or October or earlier, to have to shut everything down."
Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes has publicly said he would not enforce mask rules, and supervisors seem unlikely to budge.
Supervisor Andrew Do, who proposed requiring essential workers to wear face coverings, said Tuesday that while he still believes grocery clerks and restaurant worker should use masks to protect themselves and their customers, "there's a big difference between people moving about, especially outdoors, versus someone standing right over someone's food."
The county health order is consistent with state and federal recommendations, he said, adding: "If you are inviting the board to consider basically doing our own thing using our own reasoning, it is a slippery slope – which part of (state rules) do we follow and which part we don't?"
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Q: Creating json objects from sqlite database I need to create JSON OBJECT from sqlite database. And further I want to store that JSON OBJECT in my server. And I want to convert an entire table in my sqlite database to JSON object so that my data doesn't occupy much space in my server.Is this possible?? If so, can someone help me by providing proper resources for doing this?

A: Create JSON OBJECT from sqlite database-I've tried something like this.What do u mean by converting entire table in my sqlite database to Json object???
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A: JSON "object" is no more than a String so you can store them in a DB as a String.
Nevertheless I had never seen this and I don't think it's a good practice. If you are looking for a simple and efficient JSON parser/reader, look at Jackson.
Maybe I misunderstood you question.

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John Carlos, född 5 juni 1945 i Harlem, New York, är en amerikansk friidrottssprinter som blev historisk när han vann bronsmedaljen på 200 meter vid OS i Mexico City 1968. Det är dock inte medaljen eller sprintfinalen som har gått till historien, utan istället själva ceremonin vid prisutdelningen. Tillsammans med landsmannen och guldmedaljören i finalen, Tommie Smith, hade John Carlos dragit på sig en svart handske och när den amerikanska nationalsången spelades och stjärnbaneret höjdes mot skyn knöt Carlos och Smith sina svarta, knutna nävar i skyn. Detta var menat som en symbol för de färgades kamp för medborgerliga rättigheter i USA. De båda amerikanska löparna ansågs därmed stödja medborgarrättsrörelsen Black Power och det ansågs officiellt att Carlos och Smith vanärade den amerikanska nationen och flaggan med sin protest. Den olympiska kommittén, IOC, var inte heller nöjd med amerikanernas protest. John Carlos fick också enligt egen utsago motta en del dödshot efter protesten.

John Carlos fortsatte sin löparkarriär efter OS i Mexico och tangerade bland annat världsrekordet på 100 meter året efter, 1969. Carlos försökte sig också på att spela amerikansk fotboll, men en tidig knäskada satte stopp för den karriären. Därefter arbetade Carlos för sportföretaget Puma AG och hjälpte också till att arrangera OS i Los Angeles 1984. Efter det anställdes Carlos som ansvarig för Palm Springs High Schools friidrottslag. År 2005 restes en staty över Carlos och Smith vid San José State University. Statyn föreställer scenen med Carlos och Smith vid prisutdelningen i OS 1968.

Proggruppen Nationalteatern har skrivit en låt om händelsen vid OS med titeln "Mr John Carlos" som förekommer på gruppens andra skiva Livet är en fest.

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As the Riverview 10U Lady Warriors fast pitch travel softball team continues to rack up a wide range of tournament wins, it is effectively becoming one of the most outstanding youth softball teams in the region.
With seven USSSA titles under its belt, the program has been posting a winning streak since last August with one tournament victory after another, turning the 2016 season into a solid year of success.
According to team Coach Matt Hallock, one of the girls' most recent victories came after a second place finish in the USSSA 10U Louisville Slugger Classic in Ocoee.
To prove its commitment, dedication and talent, the Lady Warriors team bounced back and went 5-0 to win the USSSA 1-day 10U Border Wars tournament championship just a couple of weeks later in Crystal River.
"We have outscored our opponents 57-4 on 50 hits over the five game tournament," Hallock said.
The numbers clearly match the girls skills as the team beat their state opponents, including Gainesville Gold 6-0, 3N2 Diamond Girlz of Longwood, 10-0, Inferno '06 of Alachua, 15-1, and The Fusion from St. John's, 16-3, before advancing to the championship game.
In the finals, the Warriors threw all four pitchers, which combined for a no-hitter and beat the 3N2 Diamond Girlz again, 10-0, to win the tournament championship.
The team improved its USSSA travel season record to 41-4 and was ready to advance to compete in the 30 team USSSA Briana Cox Memorial Tournament during the end of May holiday weekend in West Palm Beach.
While coming short of the title, the Warriors third place finish at one of the most competitive events is by no means short of success, which was appropriately acknowledged by team representatives on the Warriors' Facebook page following the tourney.
"Super proud of our Riverview Warriors this weekend taking third place at the Briana Cox Memorial," Hallock said. "Hats off to Gold Coast Hurricanes for winning the Texas tiebreaker vs us and making it to the championship".
The Lady Warriors are now eying to compete at the NSA Florida State Championships on June 18-19 at the Polk State College in Lakeland.
To complete the season, however, the team is ultimately gearing up for the tourney of the year, the USSSA World Series at ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, scheduled for July 16-23, which will welcome 33 teams, with the Warriors ranking second.
"As far as preparation is concerned, for us business is as usual," Hallock said.
Follow the Riverview Warriors through its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ 05Lady Warriors/.


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WASHINGTON – The US Department of Commerce's United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking nominations to fill upcoming vacancies for the Patent Public Advisory Committee (PPAC) and the Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC). According to the USPTO, nominations must be postmarked or electronically transmitted on or before July 25, 2014. Submission details can be found in the Federal Register Notice.
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Stevie Wonder boycotts Florida after Zimmerman verdict
Stevie Wonder wants Florida to abolish Stand Your Ground law
The singer made his announcement during a concert in Quebec City
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Stevie Wonder says he won't perform again in Florida until the state abolishes its Stand Your Ground gun law, which permits using deadly force against those who pose a risk of killing or seriously injuring someone. He made the announcement during a concert Sunday in Quebec City, a day after the acquittal of George Zimmerman, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Zimmerman was acquitted in the Feb. 26, 2012, shooting death of teen Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla. The outcome has sparked protests nationwide and an outpouring of outrage on social media. Wonder urged his fans to support his boycott.
"The truth is that — for those of you who've lost in the battle for justice, wherever that fits in any part of the world — we can't bring them back," he said. "What we can do is we can let our voices be heard. And we can vote in our various countries throughout the world for change and equality for everybody. That's what I know we can do."
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Q: Get data without console.log router.post('/add-contact-list', async (req, res) => {
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        let existing = await csv_helper.isContactListNameExist(contact_list_name, verifyToken.company_id);
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A: Using Console.log is the only way i have really done it in the past. This seems to be an alternative using debug which i have read about a few times but never used. Maybe this is something you could look into? not really sure if that is what you want.
https://blog.risingstack.com/node-js-logging-tutorial/

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 Surveys report that people are increasingly experiencing feelings of anxiety. Although it is a normal (and useful) feeling, as a warning of danger, it can be quite unpleasant when the danger is not there. In the distant past, when our ancestors had to deal with large wild animals, anxiety was a sign that there could well be a tiger or buffalo just around the corner. Today, however, feelings of anxiety are much less likely to be accompanied by real danger.
Nonetheless, it shows itself in all sorts of distressing symptoms. We can feel an increased heart rate, panicky feelings in the stomach, and panic attacks – a severe sense of unsafeness.
How can we tackle these symptoms? What doesn't help is worrying about it or ruminating about it – that just makes it worse. We need to feel it first in the body; what is happening there? Then, focus on your breath and study how you are breathing – shallow or deep, quick or slow, and noticing how your breathing is changing.
Then, notice the sensations in your feet. After that, put your hand on your heart - a sign that you are trying to look after yourself. You could also move about "in a purposeful way": taking some action. Your adrenalin is being produced at a high rate and it needs to come down. These exercises will help this.
In addition, when you are with someone you trust, you can engage your "social engagement system", calming down with someone who can say to you "you are safe with me", especially non-verbally. Good eye contact, and calm facial expression, body posture and tone quality in the voice all helps. We catch each others' internal state. Being anxious on your own feels more unsafe.
Then, what sometimes helps is to remember and think about those you know and trust who are calm. That is another way of reducing anxiety.
Finally, remember not to blame yourself for your state of mind. Try to be kind to yourself! That also helps to shift this state.


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RANGOON — Columnist and National League for Democracy member Htin Lin Oo has been subjected to a lawsuit for contravening the Burmese Penal Code's statutes on religious offence, after a speech last month provoked outrage from Buddhist groups.
An officer from the Department of Immigration in Sagaing Division's Chaung-U Township has filed a lawsuit against Htin Lin Oo under Article 295a, which prohibits "deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings", and Article 298, which proscribes "uttering words […] with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings". Both charges are punishable by fines or imprisonment of up to two years for the former and one year for the latter.
"The Township Sangha Nayaka [Buddhist clergy] requested for me to sue him, since his speech disgraced their religion," said Tun Khaing, the officer who filed the charge on Nov. 20.
Htin Lin Oo told The Irrawaddy on Monday that he had received news that the case was proceeding but had yet to receive a court summons.
"I didn't speak to disgrace [Buddhism]. Those who listen the original full video of my speech will know whether I disgraced it or not," he said.
The prominent author gave a two-hour speech to over 500 people at a literary event in Sagaing Division's Chaung-U Township on Oct. 23, during which he criticized the use of Buddhism as fig leaf for prejudice and discrimination.
"Buddha is not Burmese, not Shan and not Karen—so if you want to be an extreme nationalist and if you love to maintain your race that much, don't believe in Buddhism," he said at the time.
After a 10-minute excerpt of the speech was widely shared on social media, the Patriotic Buddhist Monks Union denounced his speech in a statement last month.
He added that the Buddha instructed his followers to have mercy on all beings, and those who argue that some should be shown kindness to the exclusion of others do not live up to Buddhism's precepts.
After the NLD investigated Htin Lin Oo's speech, he was relieved of his position as an information officer for the party.
U Wirathu, a Mandalay-based monk and prominent member of the Association for the Protection of Race and Religion, said that his organization had planned to sue the author before action was taken by Tun Khaing.
He added that the lawsuit was an appropriate sanction against Htin Lin Oo in accordance with existing criminal statutes.
"I prefer taking legal action to warn him not to disgrace [Buddhism] again in the future," he said.


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Evolve or die: 5 ways South Florida restaurants will get smaller, scrappier in 2021
By Phillip Valys
More fine-dining restaurants will die in 2021. Takeout food will blow up, restaurant menus will slim down, virtual eateries will multiply and outdoor patios – considered prime dining real estate – will expand. And don't expect masks or sanitizer to disappear from dining rooms anytime soon.
How do we know this? Answer: It's already happening. The pandemic has already caused over $1 billion in revenue loss in Broward's hospitality industry, and the first widespread use of COVID-19 vaccines is months away. Until South Florida is inoculated, restaurants will get smaller and scrapper as they fight for survival.
We spoke to hospitality industry experts, restaurant owners, consultants and economics professors about how South Florida's restaurant industry will evolve in 2021.
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Chef and co-founder Michael Lewis says KYU restaurant in Wynwood has been able to survive the pandemic because his modern-Asian kitchen joined food-delivery apps and added outdoor seating. (Susan Stocker/SouthFlorida.com)
Fine dining: Adapt or die
More high-end restaurants are going to close unless they reinvent themselves.
Fine-dining spaces that depend on tourists and part-time residents – and most do here – will see fewer dine-in customers until a vaccine is widely distributed, says Michael Cheng, dean of Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
"Unless they're flush with capital those fine-dining restaurants you haven't seen open since March probably won't reopen again because they didn't try to adapt early on," Cheng says. Fort Lauderdale restaurants Jackson's Prime, Valentino Cucina Italiana and Chuck's Steakhouse were early victims this spring.
"The pandemic was the final nail in the coffin," adds Todd Herbst, whose West Palm Beach-based Big Time Restaurant Group runs Louie Bossi's and Rocco's Tacos.
The pandemic exposed weaknesses baked into the fine-dining business model, such as razor-thin profit margins, steeper rents and needing max-capacity dining rooms to barely survive. These costs are higher for fine-dining operators, says Michael Lewis, chef and co-founder of Wynwood modern-Asian restaurant KYU and a 2018 James Beard Award semifinalist.
"Food and labor costs are huge," Lewis says. "A single change like a hurricane or a one-day power outage affects your bottom line for the whole year, much less an eight-month-long pandemic."
To survive, more high-end eateries should upgrade to-go packaging and take risks with takeout, he says. Lewis says KYU did something he would have considered unthinkable a year ago: join UberEats. The delivery app now accounts for 10 percent of his business.
"My dishes are truly not meant for takeout, but we begrudgingly switched," Lewis says. "I'm secretly looking forward to the day when I can stop it. But it's a key to survival right now."
Still, offering takeout can backfire. Packaging costs will be passed on to consumers, which can harm a restaurant's reputation – especially if food doesn't travel well.
"There is a risk, but if restaurant owners can't afford to wait 12 months, they must act now," Cheng says.
Server Nicole Cardozo of Ovlo Eats in Plantation packs a takeout order for a customer. Hospitality and tourism experts say more restaurants will place greater importance on pumping up takeout options in 2021 with upgraded drive-thrus and online-only restaurants. (Carline Jean / South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Food mobility: Virtual kitchens, better drive-thrus and takeout
Fast-food chains will tempt you with faster and more efficient takeout options and curbside pickup in 2021. Miami-based Burger King is testing 60 percent smaller dining rooms and a dedicated drive-thru lane for third-party delivery drivers. Fast-casual Chipotle Mexican Grill is rapidly adding drive-thru "Chipotlanes" to new and existing storefronts.
Your local Wendy's is no exception. Eddie Rodriguez, whose JAE Restaurant Group franchises 161 locations from Homestead to Orlando, will add curbside pickup to multiple locations by the end of December, and will test delivery-only Wendy's buildings in 2021. The reasoning is simple: Pre-pandemic, drive-thru sales, on average, accounted for 67 percent of Wendy's business. Today: 92 percent.
"The dining rooms are open but people aren't going inside," says Rodriguez, of Lighthouse Point. "People have changed their behaviors and food mobility is more important now than ever."
More Wendy's have joined delivery apps (UberEats, Doordash), while its own app now allows customers to schedule curbside pickups times. Parking lots at newer locations now include curbside pickup spaces. "The consumer pays in our case for the delivery apps," Rodriguez says. "We've found that customers don't mind paying two, three bucks extra for that convenience."
In Plantation, Ovlo Eats co-owner Joshua Bernstein prepares the Ovlo Bowl with chicken. Six weeks ago the fast-fine restaurant created its first virtual restaurant, OE Bowls, a protein-bowl spinoff eatery designed to boost sorely needed takeout sales in 2021. (Carline Jean / South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Steve Stolberg started thinking outside the takeout box before opening his Plantation eatery Ovlo Eats in 2019. The menu offers only dishes – like grilled Atlantic salmon – that last 45 minutes in a container without losing heat or flavor. Today 80 percent of all orders are takeout, he says, and few customers visit the dining room anymore.
Surging COVID-19 cases and the push for stronger food mobility has made restaurant owners question the need for big dining rooms, says Tom House, a Fort Lauderdale restaurant consultant.
Instead, restaurateurs are carving out spaces that only exist online. National chicken-wing chain Wingstop is experimenting with so-called "ghost kitchens," where meals are prepped in offsite food trailers strictly for food-delivery apps, no dining rooms needed.
Hunting for ways to boost revenues at Ovlo Eats, Stolberg opened a second restaurant in October called OE Bowls, a side hustle specializing in build-your-own protein bowls. But customers can't visit it in person: This so-called "virtual restaurant" operates out of Ovlo Eats' kitchen, and only customers who find it on UberEats and Doordash can access the menu.
"We don't have to pay rent on another lease, which is nice, but we can still make money," Stolberg says. "It also helps save on labor. We just use the existing staff."
To avoid costly storefronts, more restaurant owners will test these online-only eateries in 2021 – but it depends on the cuisine and business model, Herbst adds. "My restaurants are more about the experience, and takeout is a small part of sales. But if you're selling wings or pizza or burgers out of a virtual kitchen – things that can travel – this can work."
But there will be a learning curve, Stolberg adds.
"To pivot from never having done takeout and not having the technology in place to handle it will be hard," Stolberg says. "We were lucky. If we didn't build our menu to travel or have an online ordering system in place, we'd have been dead in the water."
Large patios, such as this Astroturf-covered one at Louie Bossi's in Fort Lauderdale, will be attractive to diners who value safe dining in 2021, restaurant owners and experts say. (Jennifer Lett/Sun Sentinel)
Safety first: The new sales pitch
Brace yourselves: More mask and hand sanitizer stations are coming. QR-coded menus will be permanent fixtures. Customers will gravitate to eateries that promote safe dining – and restaurants will entice them by hyping their upgrades on social media.
"Restaurants will show why their place is the safe place," says House, a part-time manager at Thai Spice restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. His company, A Better House, consults local eateries about staff training and food safety. "We just brought in a guy in a hazmat suit to spray down [Thai Spice] and posted the video on social media. This isn't just for show. It's marketing. It's like having a 32-ounce Tomahawk steak but not telling anyone about it."
For Stolberg, touting Ovlo Eats' social distancing on Facebook has already boosted sales. Takeout is now 80 percent of his business and employees still enforce mask-wearing.
"If this is what it's going to take, I'll be the mask police for the next nine months to a year," says Stolberg, whose trendy eatery dishes herb-grilled steak and other upscale cuisine in a sunlit dining room adorned in whitewashed wood-paneled walls.
Permanent al fresco seating is already built into the blueprint of Herbst's Big Time restaurants. His newest, a sister location to Elisabetta's designed pre-pandemic, will include a 150-seat multi-tiered patio when it debuts in January in West Palm Beach. Customers now pack to near-capacity the Astroturf-covered patios at Louie Bossi's sister eateries in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton. Herbst says customers "felt good knowing there was big outdoor spaces for them."
But there will be always be pandemic-weary customers for whom safety precautions matter little, Herbst adds.
"That's always going to exist. People will think they're bulletproof, and they'll go out with friends," Herbst says. "But we're ready. As dumb luck would have it, our patios have prepared us for this time."
Ovlo Eats in Plantation has shrunk its menu and staff significant since the start of the pandemic. But doing more with less will become the norm in 2021, experts say. (Ovlo Eats / Courtesy)
Menus and staff: Smaller is better
Does it suddenly seem like your favorite restaurant went on a menu diet? You aren't imagining it: With fewer dine-in customers, restaurants are shedding food inventory to save overhead costs, says Eric Beckman, economics professor at Florida International University.
The number of restaurant workers has shrunk – and may stay that way for awhile, Beckman says. In Broward, restaurant and hotel unemployment hit 9.2 percent in August compared to 3.2 percent a year earlier, Beckman wrote in an October FIU study about COVID-19′s economic impact on South Florida's hospitality industry.
"For the foreseeable future, there will be fewer restaurant workers employed until we get back to normal, until enough folks are vaccinated," Beckman says.
"Owners are super-concerned with payroll, which is hurting restaurants right now," says House, the restaurant consultant. "It's harder to justify servers, bussers, front-of-house staff, and it will get leaner and meaner next year."
Papa's Raw Bar co-owner Troy Ganter has reduced staff from 110 to 70 workers since March and closed Papa Hughie's Seafood World, his father's namesake landmark restaurant. "We had two restaurants that used to do $7 million a year," Ganter says. "Now we have one and we're on track to hit $4.5 million next month. This isn't going away."
Fast-food restaurants will be the exception in 2021, says Rodriguez, owner of 218 Wendy's franchises in Florida, Texas and Tennessee. He says current workers will be shifted around as Wendy's pivots to upgrading its drive-thrus.
"Instead of laying them off, you make them an outside order taker, or have them handle curbside pickups," Rodriguez says. "You can't cut back labor. It's the opposite: We have to invest in wowing the customer with better service because consistency matters."
James MacInnes, a bar manager at KYU restaurant in Wynwood Miami Florida helps set up an outdoor dining area in front of the restaurants on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Miami-Dade County restaurants have been ordered to close their dining rooms again due to a rise in new COVID cases. Restaurants can remain opened for take-out and outdoor dining only. (Mike Stocker / South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dining in: It's about dining out
Restaurant owners who pumped up their outdoor dining this summer aren't about to give up their temporary parking-lot patios and sidewalk seating anytime soon.
Already South Florida's cooler, breezier patio weather is packing more crowds under the 50-seat parking-lot tent outside Troy Ganter's convivial seafood hub, Papa's Raw Bar. Dining capacity has rebounded to 100 percent on weekends and sales are nearly flat now compared to February pre-pandemic, he says.
"Thank God we got the tent so everyone has that safe haven," Ganter says. "It's more important than I thought because so many customers hadn't seen it, and husbands and wives were insecure about coming back. Now they're coming back."
Ganter will keep the tent "as long as it's allowed" in 2021, he says. He'll be glad for the extra capacity next summer even if dine-out customers are less willing to bake in the outdoor swelter.
"We're still in it," Ganter says. "Because we have this, I'm more confident that we'll be OK."
The Centers for Disease Control says dining rooms without six-foot distancing poses the highest risk of COVID 19 spread. FIU's Michael Cheng agrees, adding that more customers in 2021 will consider outdoor seating a priority before deciding where to dine out.
"Consumers enjoyed the social aspect of eating out, but now it's, 'What is the restaurant doing to communicate that it's safe?' " Cheng says. "When I'm hungry I make my decision based on the availability of outdoor seating. If they don't, then no, I'll do takeout regardless of whether they're wearing masks."
Chef-owner Michael Lewis got lucky with his parking-challenged eatery, KYU. Wynwood's Business Improvement District gave him permission to replace street parking on 25th Street with 30 outdoor seats in August, allowing him to hit full capacity.
"I mean, the patio seating isn't ideal. The tables overlook Wynwood warehouses, not the ocean, but we added market lights and wired speakers and mister fans and it works," he says.
Restaurant patios will be critical for survival in 2021, and Lewis recommends owners apply for special outdoor seating permits or "collaborate with neighbors who have patios and share," Lewis says.
"We have to become germophobes to live a safer, happier life," says restaurant consultant Tom House. "When a restaurant doesn't emphasize that, they get crushed."
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The Mitra cell for students is part of the ICare on-campus initiative; PIC: MANOJ BIDKAR
Senior students and faculty tasked with initiating these conversations with freshers
The College of Engineering Pune (CoEP) has launched a mental healthcare centre that aspires to go beyond counselling from psychologists to establishing a dialogue among senior and junior students, as well as faculty members, called 'Mitra'. The centre is a part of ICare — an on-campus initiative — to foster bonding among students.
"We visited the freshers in their hostel room, asking if they need any help," said Furqan Shaikh, a third-year mechanical engineering student, who is a part of the initiative. "Adjusting to the campus and changing academic patterns can pressure first-years. We thought it was imperative to let them know we are available to help out."
Ved Dandekar, third-year student of information technology, believes that a single session of orientation is not enough for new students to adapt to the campus. "It is necessary to have a casual vibe. So, we struck conversations and even gave the new students a tour," he said.
The initiative has capitalised on the students' tendency to confide among friends, claimed Dr Shipra Moghe, a clinical psychologist who teaches Psychology at CoEP. "They hesitate to approach psychologists but discuss issues with faculty or friends. We decided to make use of this phenomenon and bring in another initiative — ILearn — that ropes in senior students' faculty members. They impart basics of psychology to the new students that in turn has proven to be a conversation starter," she said.
For head of department (HoD) for applied science, Nandini Iyer — who is a part of the ILearn — said it is helpful to know students' problems from the psychological perspective. "There could be a lot of academic pressure in initial days. Good mental health is necessary. The launch of the Mitra cell will take care of this," she said.
The centre will also undertake a mental health survey and research to understand the problems faced by students on a daily basis. For the task, Moghe said that they have collaborated with various city-based psychiatrist, who conduct psychological tests. "There are instances where students have suicidal tendencies. In future, faculty needs to be alerted as well, if such a situation arises. Moreover, the cell will be vigilant as well — and also, look into anxiety issues experienced by budding engineers," she said.