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    /// Interface representing the rating service methods. Also, needed for adding unit test cases.
    /// </summary>
    public interface IRatingService
    {
        /// <summary>
        /// Update Community Rating
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        /// <param name="rating">Rating details.</param>
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        bool UpdateCommunityRating(RatingDetails rating);

        /// <summary>
        /// Update Content Rating
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="rating">Rating details.</param>
        /// <returns>True if the rating was updated successfully; Otherwise false.</returns>
        bool UpdateContentRating(RatingDetails rating);
    }
}

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Study: People With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Are Exhausted At A Cellular Level
Home » Curious » Study: People With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Are Exhausted At A Cellular Level
By Melody Cary
Those who are suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) know what it feels like to just not have any energy to be able to do anything. But what often makes it frustrating is that other people are quick to tell them that it's all in their head and they only need to get more sleep or merely snap themselves out of it. However, a study was conducted recently reveals that there is a definite biological part to CFS.
This study, which was published in PLOS Research News, looked at the white blood cells of people who have CFS and those who do not. These cells showed that they were incapable of producing nearly as much energy as immune cells taken from healthy people, making it evident to researchers that although more studies are needed, there is a definite difference in these people at the cellular level.
This disease has been debated for half a century now, with some claiming the condition is purely psychological while others believed there was a physical or biological component. Those who suffered most because of this ongoing debate were those who were suffering from CFS as the treatment recommendations varied so considerably and rarely actually addressed the problem.
As scientists have now begun to agree that CFS is, in fact, a biological disease, there has been more learned about the mechanics of the disease.
Researchers have now identified several clear distinctions in people who are suffering from CFS in their gut bacteria, immune cells, and blood biomarkers. This new study which only confirms these findings took a closer look at peripheral blood mononuclear cells which are a part of the immune system, focusing on glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation, two metabolic processes of cells.
What they found was that under normal conditions, when there was low oxygen present, the cells of the participants with CFS weren't able to perform as well as the cells of ordinary people. Study participants then underwent stressful conditions in low oxygen, and the difference between the energy output of normal cells versus those with CFS became blatantly obvious.
Under stress, healthy cells were able to nearly double their energy output to keep up with the additional pressure on the body. The CFS cells, however, were only able to produce an extra 50% of energy. This proves that someone with CFS is not physically capable of doing as much as a healthy person because their cells cannot make the power they need to deal with stressful situations.
There is still a lot more research that needs to be done on CFS as many of the studies done so far have been fairly small and only involved a small number of participants. However, every bit of research that proves the biological aspect of CFS is a step in the right direction for being able to find a solution that will help those with CFS get the treatment they need.
It is estimated that CFS currently affects around 2.6% of the world's population, but many of these cases could still be undiagnosed because of the stigma surrounding the disease and some lingering belief that it's a psychological disorder. However, as more people are diagnosed, then there will be more research done and more treatment options will become available to those individuals that need it.
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About the Author: Originally from Michigan, Melody now enjoys working as a freelance writer from her home in Nicaragua, which she shares with her amazing husband and their crazy cat that was raised on goat's milk from the time her mother abandoned her at just ten days old. They're excited to be expecting their first baby, who they thought was a girl, were told was a boy, and then was told was a girl. She also recently finished her first novel and is working on making a cat coloring book.
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By Bob Garver
Special to Valley News
Movie review: 'Spider-Man: Far from Home'
Following "Avengers: Endgame," the Marvel Comic University needs someone new at its head. Iron Man and Captain America will not be returning; Thor and the Guardians of the Galaxy are off in space somewhere; Ant-Man and Captain Marvel just had movies in the past year and Black Panther... has a country to run. I can't really think of a better reason not to make him the face of the franchise going forward. But Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man played by Tom Holland, is still around, the character has a great track record at the box office, and no doubt some of his mentor Tony Stark's leadership qua...


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Qatar delivered the best World Cup in living memory
December 19, 2022 at 6:37 pm | Published in: Africa, Article, Europe & Russia, FIFA, France, Germany, International Organisations, Middle East, Morocco, Opinion, Palestine, Qatar, UK, Videos & Photo Stories
Lionel Messi of Argentina, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar and Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA are seen in the trophy presentation after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar [Ashraf Amra/Anadolu Agency]
Despite facing an unprecedented scale of criticism and calls for boycotts, months before a ball had been kicked, the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar has been a success. The month-long tournament ended yesterday in a dramatic final, widely lauded as the best one many pundits and commentators had ever witnessed with Argentina's Lionel Messi, clad in a traditional Arab cloak or bisht, finally living up to the post-Maradona expectations of the South American nation by lifting the World Cup trophy, putting to bed the "GOAT" debate once and for all. On a personal level, Qatar 2022 was also the best World Cup in living memory, having avidly watched all prior ones since France 98 and with vague recollections of USA 94.
Unsurprisingly the criticism of the Arab, Muslim-majority nation hosting the prestigious event was largely from Western media and politicians, driven by the usual double standards and selective moral outrage concerning human rights issues coupled with anti-Muslim bigotry. From the very first day of the World Cup a month ago, the BBC made an extraordinary decision not to broadcast the Opening Ceremony on terrestrial television, instead subjecting the audience to a tedious segment of virtue signalling, something never done before and unlikely to happen in four years' time when the US will jointly host the next World Cup with Canada and Mexico.
Yet the agenda itself faced a backlash from genuine football fans around the world, becoming too obvious to ignore, in addition to all seven European teams who were advocating pro-LGBT rights being kicked out of the World Cup before progressing to the semi-finals. Among them were England who failed at arguably their first real challenging opponent, France, and Germany, who were unable to qualify beyond the group stages. Instead, they become an internet meme over their pre-game "protest" against Japan – suggesting they were being "silenced" for not being allowed to wear the so-called OneLove armband. Upon exiting the World Cup, the team faced widespread ridicule both online and on Qatari TV over their priorities.
It wasn't long before the virtue signalling and faux concern took a backseat, however, and the tournament, in spite of the naysayers, rapidly became a memorable spectacle with fantastic fixtures, controversial match talking-points and several upsets, including Saudi Arabia's 2-1 victory over eventual winners Argentina. Not to mention, the much-celebrated and inspirational achievement of Morocco, who became the sole Arab nation in the World Cup and made history by being the first African country to reach the semi-finals before their heart-breaking elimination.
READ: Beckham praises FIFA World Cup experience in Qatar
Human rights issues aside, there was much scepticism over whether the tiny, yet wealthy Gulf state could pull off such an ambitious and logistically-challenging sporting event, and how the hundreds and thousands of travelling fans would adapt to the social restrictions and norms of the Muslim host nation, including a ban on alcohol at stadiums.
Yet, off the field, Qatar 2022 still excelled. Female fans and families welcomed the alcohol ban, saying it made for a safer and harassment-free experience, something unheard of in previous tournaments. Also, for the first time ever England fans managed to avoid any arrests, they were praised for their "exemplary behaviour" by British police, although more credit is probably due to the country's stringent, no-nonsense laws on anti-social behaviour and hooliganism.
Politically-speaking, this year's World Cup also raised awareness of the Palestinian cause to new heights, becoming further entrenched in football culture, with fans Arab and non-Arab alike voicing support and solidarity with Palestine, in addition to Moroccan and Tunisian players. It also illustrated to the world that in spite of certain Arab governments' decisions to normalise with Israel, the people remain firmly in opposition to Zionism and the continued occupation of Palestine.
As the first World Cup held in the Middle East, the tournament also exposed numerous foreigners to the region's culture and traditions, especially those steeped in family values and hospitality. Others became more familiar with the religion of Islam, for some it was their first exposure to it, dispelling many misconceptions they may have previously had. Another benefit for Westerners was their exposure to "Muslim showers", hand-held bidets that are common in Muslim households due to religiously proscribed hygiene practises. In one viral tweet British Croatian-born YouTuber, David Vujanic, said how he had been using "the toilet bum shower thing" in Qatar for a month and that he was "horrified" that most Europeans "only use toilet paper."
I want this image printed on a T Shirt…im now the self proclaimed founder of the Shatafa Ultras group…bum shower fanatics let's gooo 🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/fwb0BQE24H
— VUJ (@DavidVujanic) December 14, 2022
Back to the football, Qatar 2022 lived up to its promises and arguably exceeded expectations in hosting the World Cup, putting together a football tournament that will go down in history as a defining generational one, with an epic showdown in the final pitting the world's current best player in the world, France's Kylian Mbappe against the GOAT, Messi, which ended in a penalty-shootout after Mbappe's late equaliser.
READ: Abbas thanks Qatar for supporting Palestinian cause through FIFA World Cup
Unfortunately, western coverage and in particular the BBC's was once again let down, despite broadcasting the Closing Ceremony. Before lifting the cup, Messi was personally gifted a traditional Arab cloak by the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani – who incidentally also owns the French club Messi and Mbappe play for, Paris Saint-Germain.
However, the incident invoked the displeasure of several Western pundits, including the BBC's Gary Linekar who described it as a "shame" for covering Messi's shirt, despite being transparent, adding that "He's taken his little robe off now" as he left the podium. His studio guest and former Argentina international Pablo Zabaleta agreed with him saying there was "no reason to." On Twitter, Senior Writer at ESPN, Mark Ogden, also weighed in, stating: "It wasn't Qatar's moment to cover Messi's Argentina shirt with their own garment of clothing." Unfortunately, such views reveal an underlying ignorance over the culture and customs of the host nation of this global event.
READ: Qatar had more than 1.4m visitors during FIFA World Cup
Known as a bisht in modern Arabic, it is originally a Persian word for the same item of clothing, while in Persian it is ironically referred to using the traditional Arabic name 'aba. The gesture is common symbolising honour and appreciation in Arab culture especially to dignitaries, and several legendary footballers have previously been bestowed them, as several social media users have pointed out. While others have noted that Messi seemed proud to don the cloak and that Argentine supporters and fans of Messi have been seen buying the bisht at markets to replicate their hero. It is also worth mentioning that Brazilian legend Pele was presented with a sombrero hat after winning his third World Cup in Mexico 70.
Qatar has secured its place in footballing lore by hosting a memorable tournament of "the beautiful game" which peaked with Messi completing his career by winning everything there is to win before retirement, giving millions of fans closure so-to-speak. In doing so, the Gulf state also paved the way for more countries in the region to aspire to host the World Cup. If their bid is successful, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, along with Greece will jointly host the 2030 World Cup.
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*Are there studies being done in function theory of non-smoothable manifolds ? (in my studies, I come across some examples of non-differentiable functions, but they are always somewhat pathological. Hard to imagine a thing where all functions are non-differentiable.

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Please note: no new enrolments for the major in Sports Technology will be accepted. Sports Technology is available as a minor subject for a range of degrees.
Current students majoring in Sports Technology
For course advising or concerns please contact
Peter Lamb
Email peter.lamb@otago.ac.nz
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Megan Foley (PE Māori Association rep). Email folme454@student.otago.ac.nz
Delivering the cutting edge in sports performance
How does technology enhance sporting performance? With advanced analysis tools, hi-tech sportswear, innovative design in training equipment and programmes, and leading research into human physiology. How does sports technology enhance New Zealand's economy?
By developing new technologies and products to export, and engaging with local and international business. How does sports technology extend knowledge? Innovative technologies enhance research, allowing us to better understand the capabilities of the human body. How can you be a part of all of this? By studying Sports Technology at the University of Otago.
Study at New Zealand's top-ranked department
This subject is hosted at the School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences. We are the number 1 ranked department in New Zealand and 12th in the world in our field.
Why study sports technology?
Our top sports organisations recognise the importance of technology in ensuring New Zealand's competitiveness in sport and have indicated their support. There are many benefits:
The development of new ideas, including products and technology-based services, by staff and students
Engagement with entrepreneurs and businesses
Collaboration with key partners locally and internationally
You will develop a range of practical skills, and scientific and technical knowledge that is suited to the diverse employment opportunities that exist in this exciting area of development.
What is Sports Technology?
Sports Technology is part of the Applied Science programme. It is an incredibly diverse, interdisciplinary field that can lead to research in fields such as the modelling of movement, sports performance analysis, athlete workload monitoring, brain-blood flow neurophysiology, and the broadcasting of sporting events (e.g. 3D animation, computational modelling). Teaching and research in technologies associated with sport already occur in a number of disciplines including:
What is the Bachelor of Applied Science?
Applied Science is a three-year undergraduate degree with open entry at 100 level. An honours year is offered to those students who achieve an appropriate academic standard at the end of the undergraduate degree.
Every Applied Science degree has a compulsory minor or second major, in a subject area that's directly relevant and will deliver complementary skills. The programme encourages real-world business awareness, enabling you to apply what you have learned to any organisation you work for.
As the field of Sports Technology is so broad there are a wide range of career opportunities to consider, for example:
Performance analyst for high performance sport
Sports equipment / clothing research and development
Anti-doping organisation representative
Software programmer for sports media companies
Sports facility manager
Background required
Students who wish to succeed in this programme need to have demonstrated strengths in Year 13 Science and Mathematics.
What will you study?
The required papers at 100-level are:
SPEX 102 Principles of Exercise for Health and Performance
ANAT 101 Anatomy for Sport and Exercise
PHSL 101 Physiology for Sport and Exercise
Plus two from a list of science papers (see here for details)
In second year, you will take:
SPEX 201 Biomechanics
SPEX 202 Motor Behaviour
Third year
In third year, you will take:
SPEX 311 Sport Technology
Plus three from a list of science papers (see here for details)
Andy Pohl
Bachelor of Applied Science in Sports Technology
Andy Pohl wanted to combine two of his main interests: maths and elite sport. Having previously completed a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at Otago, he made the decision to come back from Canada to pursue a degree in Sports Technology, because it gave him the flexibility to specialise in those areas.
He especially enjoyed Sports Technology because it allowed students to follow their own interests provided it fit within the sports technology sector.
"It was a great, unique subject! I remember we could work on a research project to present at the International Science Festival. Mine was about ski wax and the difference it can make to ski speed. There was a huge range of projects from class members' own sporting backgrounds and because we had to communicate our findings visually to a lay audience, it meant I learnt as much from others in the class as I did about my own area."
"I met a great range of local innovators in the sports technology field through the field trips too. It was a great way to get a feel for the industry and also begin to grow my own network."
Apart from teaching me many useful skills and providing a solid theoretical grounding – which I use on a day-to-day basis within my role – both of my degrees amplified my thirst for knowledge and cemented the fundamentals of what has been a career full of continual learning."
Currently a senior analyst within the Knowledge for Tokyo team at High Performance Sport NZ, half of Andy's role involves developing systems to track and speed up the learning cycles of our elite sports men and women.
"For the other half, I track and analyse and try to help our sporting system to learn from our international competitors via analysing a vast database of results and performance records from over 275,000 competitors in Olympic sports."
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A female friend asked me yesterday why so many men commit so much evil. I couldn't stop thinking about that.. especially with the brutal killings in the Congo, poisoned political landscape here and next door.
I think it's more about conditioning. We exist in controlled randomness .. we've learned how to corral and arrange a few things to convince ourselves of our infallibility. If men weren't a murderous lot then there would be no established enforced law followed by degrees of punishment.
I remember the indoctrination sessions at Ft. Campbell,KY - stabbing a dummy with a bayonet - yelling gooks die. To that point of my life I'd never encountered a gook and could only imagine what that meant - was it a monstrous little being with beady eyes and fangs or was it as I come to learn a peasant farmer clueless to the world beyond his rice paddy.
3,000,000 of these folks were killed defending and defeating all comers. What was gained by such monumental failure -59,000 young Americans dead, 250,000 injured - 100,000 plus suicides, living scars that deprive the soul of spiritual peace?
The male bond with insanity is repeated daily whether in the Congo or the streets of America - the boardroom or politics. You blow a person's brains out because you can. It's all about control. Money is just a bit of candy the real pay-off is control. The illusion of conquering and forcing your will on others.
I think men have never adjusted to life. It was much easier kill for survival - much more complicated after learning to garden - too resist.
I'm surrounded by plenty stable and lovely men but beyond that things get shaky. There are times I brush against the other types and it makes me uncomfortable. There's always that awareness the life we have invented and cultivate is far removed from others of our species. Far away there is a young man stuffed in a box being tortured for just being in the wrong place, saying the wrong thing or just denied membership in club humanity.
Three Faces of Eve – Joanne Woodward..


Great Basin Brewing Company is Nevada's oldest and most award-winning brewery. For over 20 years, we have produced local craft beer for the Reno-Sparks area. While some of our beers are only available on tap at our two brewpubs, others are available at stores and restaurants throughout Nevada and Northern California.
We make great beer and great food! Our brewpubs offer patrons many different styles of beer to go with their meal, including daily food specials and a full menu. Our most popular items are Fish & Chips, Jalapeno Won Tons, and Honey Jalapeno Chicken Salad. On Sundays from 9:30 am - 2 pm at our Reno location, we have a special brunch menu that incorporates beer into many of the dishes.
Our original location opened in 1993 in Sparks, Nevada, but the brewery setup couldn't handle the demand of the thirsty patrons in the area. To keep up, we opened a second brewpub in 2010 in the city of Reno. Two years later, opportunities allowed us to open our Taps & Tanks location as a production facility that makes and bottles/cans beer for distribution.


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Qutub-Minar is one of the beautiful minaret present in Delhi covered with lush green garden all around. It is the masterpiece of Indo Muslim art built in red sand stone and marble. Qutub Minar is a UNSECO world heritage site present in Mehrauli, Delhi.
Qutub-Minar was built by Qutub ud din Aibak in the year 1192 but was later completed by his son in law by Iltutmish. It is 73 metre tall and one of the highest brick minaret in the world and also one of the most important tourist place in Delhi. It consists of 379 steps, the diameter of the base is 14.3m while the top is 2.7m. Every year lakhs of visitors visit Qutub Minar. Qutub ud din Aibak was the founder of Delhi Sultanate. It is believed that the minaret was dedicated to sufi saint Qutbuddin Baktiar Kaki. Aibak built the ground storey on the ruins of the Lal kot, citadel of Dilika the remaining three storeys was added by Iltutmish in the year 1220. In the year 1369 a severe lightening struck Qutb minar which caused severe damaged to the top storey. However this was reconstructed by Firoz Shah Tughlaq and one more storey was added to it. Again in the year 1505 a severe earthquake damaged the top two storeys of Qutb Minar which was reconstructed by Sikander Lodi. After another natural disaster ruined minar in the year 1803, Major Robert Smith of British army took the restoration work in the year 1828. He installed cupola on the fifth storey thus created on more storey on it. However in the year 1848 the then governor general of India ordered to reinstall the cupola on the ground level and it is still present to the east of Qutub Minar.
The architecture of the minar is indo Islamic style. The first three storeys are built by red sand stone and the next three are built in sandstone and marble. The minaret consists of 379 steps which allow reaching to the top. However, now public are not allowed to go till the top of the minaret. Qutb Minar is engraved with various inscriptions in Arabic and Nagari characters. The inscription describes the history and the various kings who worked on Qutb Minar. Each storey has a balcony all round supported by corbels with honeycomb vaults. It is built on the ruins of the Lal Kot. At the foot of the tower is the Quwatt ul Islam the mosque.
Some of the important places in Qutb Minar is the iron pillar, Alai Darwaza, Quwatt ul islam is the mosque, tomb of Iltutmish.
The iron pillar is the main attraction in the Qutub Minar. It is 24ft tall goes back to the period of Gupta dynasty erected by Chandragupta 2. It has inscriptions in Sanskrit and Brahminic scriptures. The pillar was also built to honour the Hindu God Vishnu. The most unique feature of this pillar is it is rust resistant. The myth is that if one embraces the pillar backside and touches the both hands then ones wish get fulfilled.
Quwatt ul Islam is a first mosque built in Delhi by Qutb-ud-din-Aibak in the year 1192. It is situated to the north east of Minar. It is believed that the mosque was built on demolishing the Hindu and Jain temples constructed during the period of tomars and Prithviraj Chauhan period. Inscriptions on the eastern gate say that the mosque was built after destroying 27 Hindu temples and Jain temples. The mosque is in ruins now but however it was built on the courtyard measuring 141ftX 105ft. Only a sanctuary on the western side with low domed ceilings for worshippers is present now. Illtutmish further developed the mosque by extending the area of the prayer hall by three more arches. Some more additions to the mosque was done during the period of Alauddin Khilji.
Another important monument in Qutub Minar is the tomb of Iltutmish. It is located to the north west of Quwatt ul Islam mosque. It was built in the year 1235 AD. The interiors walls are richly decorated and beautifully carved. Iltutmish himself built the tomb. The tomb chamber has a cenetoph at the centre and is built in red sand stone. Inside the tomb there are three miharabs.
Alai Minar: It is an unfinished monument that is present in the Qutub Minar. It was built by Allauddin Khilji to commemorate his victory over. He wanted to build the tallest Minaret (taller than Qutub Minar) but could not complete as he died in between. The remains of Alai Minar lie even now in Qutub Minar.
Qutub Minar is a must visit place for tourist. Even though many natural disasters hit the Minar, it still stands tall, beautiful and attracts thousands of visitors every day. It is open t visitors from morning till evening.
Nearest metro station: Qutub Minar metro station.


With 90-mile per hour winds and 10-foot storm surges, Hurricane Florence started battering the Carolinas on Thursday morning. Forecasters are warning that some areas could receive up to 40 inches of rainfall. Already, more than 300 people have had to be rescued from flooded homes, and four deaths are linked to the storm, which is expected to persist into early next week.
At the Earth Institute, hurricane and disaster experts are closely monitoring the situation. Below, they explain what makes Hurricane Florence unusual, and unusually dangerous.
Hurricane and disaster experts within Columbia's Earth Institute are available to answer questions from the media about hurricane physics, emergency response, the role of climate change in creating strong storms, and more.
It's somewhat rare for hurricanes this intense to make landfall in the Carolinas, said Suzana Camargo, executive director of the Initiative on Extreme Weather and Climate at Columbia's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. "It's a not a typical track," she said, referring to the storm's expected path. Normally hurricane trajectories curve backwards toward Europe, sending the storm back into the ocean. Not so for Florence—simulations show it making a beeline for the Carolinas.
In the days leading up to the storm, what concerned Camargo most was that the forecasts for what would happen as Hurricane Florence approached the coast had been very uncertain. Different models showed different predictions for exactly where the storm would go, whether it would make landfall, and how slow it would be moving. That's due to a second high pressure system in the Midwest, similar to the one in the Atlantic, which also wanted to push the hurricane away.
While Hurricane Florence's exact trajectory and intensity were uncertain, scientists warned that the storm would pose a significant threat to the Carolinas in all scenarios, in large part because of the slow-moving nature of the storm.
Earth Institute experts also noted that Hurricane Florence would likely bring intense rainfall. Slowing or stalling near the coast would increase flood hazards, "because there's more time for winds to drive surge and more accumulated rain," explained Tim Hall, who models hurricane risk at the Earth Institute-affiliated NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies.
What Role Did Climate Change Play?
In addition, warmer oceans can add more energy into hurricane systems. Meanwhile, a warmer atmosphere is able to take up more water vapor, leading to more intense rainfall later.
Schlegelmilch and Redlener praised Virginia's and the Carolinas' disaster preparation and mandatory evacuations in low-lying coastal areas, but warned that recovery from the storm could be long and challenging.
While the nation needs to improve on disaster preparedness as well as disaster response and recovery, Earth Institute director Alex Halliday reminded us that taking action on climate change will also help to spare lives and human misery in the future.


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In a discrimination case (specifically a direct discrimination complaint) one of the defence tactics an employer can deploy is the so called bastard defence; this can be paraphrased as an admission that the employer is shit and unfair to all its staff but the defence rests on the assertion that it is equally bad to everyone. And, because of that they cannot have treated a worker less favourably (a requirement a proving direct discrimination) than any other worker because everyone was treated equally badly. It is a subject that has been considered previously on this website.
In a recent case Alpha Omega Security Ltd appear to have adopted something like the bastard defence appears to have been deployed by the Mr Lawton, the Managing Director, in evidence. In Pointon v Alpha Omega Security Ltd (2021) the claimant pursued claims of constructive unfair dismissal and numerous disability discrimination complaints (although not direct discrimination).
Even aside from the issues in the case it looks as though Alpha Omega Security may not treat their staff well. According to the tribunal the claimant, Mr Pointer, was effectively the the Managing Director's "right hand man" and yet even despite his seniority, was paid no sick pay, was required to do regular overtime which was unpaid in the contract and was paid a "very low" hourly wage – that is before we even get the the issues behind the alleged dismissal.
The claimant was disabled by reason of a cancer of the kidney and was undergoing a punishing treatment regime and, understandably, experienced a marked effect "mentally on account of the stress and anxiety the Claimant held about the uncertain future that lay before him." That diagnosis came in August 2016 and the managing director was told of the diagnosis.
There was an agreement that the claimant be off for a period for an operation but there was some dispute over the terms, with the claimant taking a financial hit as a result of the treatment (albeit not as large a hit as a strict reading of the contract allowed).
The real issue began after the return to work in November 2016 onwards. Working with the disability in what was always a high pressure role understandably caused the claimant fatigue. Because of fatigue, the claimant did not attend a management social function over the period for which the claimant was criticised. The claimant was struggling to fulfil all the job requirements at this time and this was a source of regular criticism by the MD, with complaints this was causing the MD more difficulties. As the Tribunal found
this feature did have the effect of making the Claimant feel guilty about his inability to work at full capacity and exacerbated his stress. We also have no doubt that that the statement was true, but the effect of such comments was to place pressure on the Claimant to go beyond that which his health allowed.
Thereafter there was an improvement in health and an all clear was given in September 2017 but a return to full duties was difficult. A new senior hire was made without any consultation with the claimant which the claimant legitimately perceived to be a replacement (although in fact it was not).
The working relationship up to this point was certainly strained but things deteriorated after Mr Pointon reported on 15 January 2018 when Mr Pointon received the news that the cancer had returned and that his prognosis "was poor". Mr Pointon informed the MD of this on the same time and told him he would not be at work the following day as he was travelling to tell his parents of the sad news. In short order:
The MD told Mr Taylor (the new hire) about the diagnosis even though no consent had been given
The next day Mr Taylor telephoned Mr Pointon to strongly encourage he return to work the next day
On 28 January he informed the MD by email he would not be able to attend a management meal as he was too tired and given the prognosis time with his family was "precious"
The next day there a unscheduled meeting called and the MD complained about "these sort of emails" and required he completed work on Friday evening, Saturday, Sunday and "if he could not do [work] in his working day then he would have to di it in his leisure time." The reason for this meeting to to "tell the claimant off."
The claimant was accepted to a new trial treatment and was concerned about how much work he could do but the employer did not make any enquiries of any medical professionals to obtain advice.
The claimant advised the employer, following medical advice, that he could not complete a major piece of work as this posed a risk to him and the MD reacted negatively and alleged he had let him and the company down. This amounted to "a hostile working environment."
There were very limited concessions given on the long hours expected of the claimant.
Around 10 May Mr Pointon was shouted at by Mr Taylor including telling him "he did not care what [his] condition/illness/situation was".
In his evidence to the Tribunal the MD who was of course disputing the allegations of discrimination gave evidence that he treated everyone equally, at the Tribunal summarised (para 68):
It seems to the Tribunal that Mr Lawton's focus was firmly on the business and its needs. Whilst he stated that he understood about the Claimant's condition and the effect upon him and that he understood the need for adjustments to be made, we find that in actual fact he did not. He said in oral evidence that he treated everybody equally and by so doing betrayed the fact that when dealing with a disabled person equal treatment is often not enough and at times you have to go further in order to level the playing field by treating a disabled person more favourably.
The thing about the bastard defence is that normally an employer will not deploy it in the crude characterisation I put it in the opening paragraph, they will say they treat all their staff equally (which sounds right and fair doesn't it). In the context of this case that defence rightly held no sway. How an employee "normally" treats an employee is exactly the arrangement (PCP) that places a disabled worker at a disadvantage. As the judge said treating all employees equally is no defence to a claim of failure to make adjustments where, sometimes, what the employer must do is treat a disabled worker more favourably than non-disabled co-workers.
Even in other types of discrimination treating all employees identically may well be be an inadequate inadequate defence to claims. In indirect discrimination complaints, for example, claims on the basis of 'equal treatment' may well place some workers sharing a protected characteristic at a disadvantage. For example, in a commonly used example, an employer who has a policy that no worker can work part time may well find themselves having complaints from its workers with caring responsibilities (unfortunately mainly female). If that policy cannot be justified then that too will be discriminatory. Equal treatment, if understood to be 'the same treatment' is sometimes exactly what an employer should not do.
It is only in a direct discrimination claim that a 'I treat all my workers equally poorly' has any real prospect of defeating a claim.
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Abuse Can Happen at Any Age
The Women's Center hosted a candlelight vigil on Oct. 23 for victims and survivors of domestic violence, where participants marched from New Bedford's City Hall to the Unitarian Church on the corner of 8th and Union Street. The event drew a crowd of people of all ages. The Women's Center's 24-hour hotline is 508-999-6636.
This article originally appeared in the November 2018 edition of Senior Scope. Article and photos by Seth Thomas.
On Oct. 23, The Women's Center hosted a candlelight vigil for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, where participants marched from the steps of New Bedford's City Hall to the nearby Unitarian Church on Union Street. The event drew a diverse crowd, ranging widely in age, which reflected a point that organizers made during the gathering: abuse can happen to anyone.
Earlier that day at the Dartmouth Council on Aging, representatives from the Center joined the Bristol County District Attorney's Office for an informational event highlighting the specific ways that domestic violence can enter and alter the lives of older adults — and the ways that bystanders can wrongly assume that abuse does not occur among the elderly.
"The media tends to portray domestic violence and sexual assault as a young person's problem," said John Silva, an outreach specialist at the Women's Center. "Historically, older people have not been considered potential or actual targets of sexual assault, and the result is under-identifying victims and underserved victims."
There is no age limit to becoming a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault, he said. People of all ages, genders, backgrounds and sexual orientations can be abused. Domestic violence, whereby an abuser demonstrates a pattern of coercive behavior to a victim to maintain a power imbalance, can be perpetrated against someone who's healthy, ailing or disabled.
Under Massachusetts law, the definition of elder abuse includes physical, sexual and emotional abuse as well as neglect by a caregiver, self-neglect and financial exploitation.
Jacquie Gomes, Legal Advocacy Program Manager for the Women's Center, said domestic violence among elders tends to have the same dynamics as it would within the 18 to 59 population. Most of the perpetrators are an intimate partner, which is defined as any close interpersonal relationship, not just a romantic connection.
Similar to younger populations, instances of elder abuse tend to involve drugs or alcohol at the time of the event, and many abusers have a past criminal record.
However, there are also ways in which elder abuse is unique.
"Many older victims may have survived multiple victimizations over the course of their lives," said Gomes. "Minimization and denial are seen across the board with domestic violence, but it can be magnified all that much more when you have an elderly victim."
And that becomes a major obstacle in the court system. Assistant District Attorney Zachary Mercer of District Attorney Thomas Quinn III's office said most victims do not want their abusers to go to jail. Elderly victims, he said, are afraid to be left alone and could be dependent on their abuser in some way.
He stressed that coming forward with a case does not necessarily mean that an abuser will end up in jail for long stretches of time. The main goal, he said, is to ensure that the abuser doesn't re-offend. Punishment may take the form of probation, classes or interventions.
For those who suspect someone is experiencing an abusive situation, understand how difficult and complex the situation may be for the victim. Don't make assumptions, don't confront their abuser or tell the victim what to do.
Your best course of action may be referring them to one of the many local organizations that can help, including The Women's Center (508-999-6636), the 24-hour Massachusetts Elder Abuse Hotline (800-922-2275), South Coastal Counties Legal Services' intake line (800-244-9023), or Coastline's intake line (508-999-6400). If you are a victim and feel you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.


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Mang'u High School Boosted to Improve Aviation Studies
Kenneth Wephukulu January 21, 2023 4:34 pm 0
KCB Bank Kenya has partnered with Mang'u High School to scale its aviation training programme in what will see hundreds of students benefit in the next five years.
KCB will facilitate the equipping of the School's aviation center, providing the students with hands-on experience in aviation and prepare them for careers in the aviation industry.
Kenya Airways has donated an aircraft—Boeing 737-700—to the school and KCB will facilitate its transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to the Thika based facility and support in kitting the aviation center. The Bank has put in KShs.5 million towards the project.
"KCB remains committed in supporting the youth agenda and that includes access to skills development, business development support and financing. We believe that a strong investment in our youth today is a recipe for economic growth. Through this sponsorship, our goal is to inspire students to take up a career in the aviation sector with a long-term goal of mainstreaming it in our curriculum." Said KCB Group CEO Paul Russo while making the donation.
The programme is expected to train a critical mass of future air traffic controllers, aircraft engineers, pilots among others.
Mang'u High School is one of the few schools in Kenya that offer aviation training, focusing on technical skills such as propulsion, thermodynamics, & meteorology.
The aviation students undertake most of their studies at Wilson Airport & Moi Air Base in Eastleigh.
"We are incredibly grateful for the support we have received from KCB and other organisations. We believe that a strong aviation program is essential for preparing students for the future in this field, " said Mang'u High School Board of Management Chairman, Mr. Anthony Maina Mithanga.
Government statistics show that Kenya has a deficit of over 2000 pilots and has an ambition of training at least 800 annually in the next five years.
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The album was recorded at Feliz Habitat Studios and at Costello's Hookery Crookery Studios, and produced by Steven Mandel with Costello and The Roots leader Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson.
There should be some latin flavor to at least one album track, titled "Cinco Minutos Con Vos," which features guest vocals by La Santa Cecilia lead singer La Marisoul.
Questlove revealed the collaborative album was in the works in an interview with Billboard back in January, calling the pairing "love at first sight."
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"Now that we're doing it, this play feels far more timely than I expected it to."
The lauded theatre company puts its singular stamp on the Arthur Miller classic
Even before it begins, Bedlam's take on Arthur Miller's The Crucible is meant to jar. The sparse Connelly Theater stage looks like it could be Puritan New England, which is when this drama about the Salem witch trials takes place. But the lighthearted Muzak filling the preshow air is totally today.
That dichotomy is important according to Eric Tucker, the artistic director of Bedlam, a theatre company known for adventurous yet minimalist stagings of classics featuring small casts and few props. When Miller wrote The Crucible in 1953, it was intended as a commentary on senator Joseph McCarthy's communist witch hunts, but over the decades it's become an allegory for any influencer who whips society into a violent frenzy. Following a run in Cambridge, Massachusetts earlier this fall, Bedlam has brought the production to New York in association with the Nora Theatre Company.
Tucker realizes that most audiences come to The Crucible with memories of other productions. It's played on Broadway six times, been adapted into multiple films, and is a favorite of schools and regional theatres. That's why the director wanted "to get rid of some expectations" right away. The opening scene looks like a museum diorama come to life, with moments of carefully timed comedic chaos that soon give way to tragedy as people's lives are destroyed by political manipulation and mass hysteria.
That spiraling is performed in Bedlam's signature stripped-down aesthetic, well-known to audiences who've seen the company's other productions such as Sense and Sensibility, Pygmalion, Peter Pan and Uncle Vanya. One bed, a few tables and chairs, and some portable lights are scattered throughout the performance space and moved from scene to scene by the actors, who are dressed in muted shades of black and gray. Even when they're not part of the immediate action, characters often remain in view, watching and listening as their community unravels. The tension is highlighted -- literally -- whenever the performers light each other, causing some private moments to resemble police interrogations.
Rajesh Bose, Caroline Grogan, Truett Felt, Ryan Quinn and Arash Mokhtar from 'The Crucible'
"There is something to people lighting each other and lifting each other and creating the atmosphere together," Tucker says. "To me, that makes it more theatrical."
The space also helps enhance the oppressive atmosphere according to Tucker. Originally an orphanage, the Connelly Theater was built in the 1870s and is simple, unadorned and a little dreary -- just like the characters' lives.
"It all comes out of the space," Tucker says. "It's so stark. Their lives are very spare and there are all these rules. They can't dance, they don't listen to music… I just felt like the play should reflect that."
Perhaps the production's most radical element is a change in the way Abigail -- the teenage girl who accuses her ex-lover John Proctor and his wife of supernatural crimes -- is presented. In addition to Truett Felt's nuanced performance, Tucker includes a frequently cut scene in which Abigail defends her actions to Proctor, speaking of Salem's hypocrisies and the marginalization of women.
"A lot of the times I've seen The Crucible, Abigail's like this sexual vixen, a young girl who's out to take down John and the town," Tucker says. "She's made out to be the villain. We've tried to make her smart and right about her own point of view and non-histrionic. Young women were low on the totem pole, just above the slaves. They were beaten, sexually abused, their lives were ruined if they had sex before marriage. So of course they were going to figure out how to get a little power. It's survival."
These insights are how Tucker and his company are creating a revitalized Crucible for the 21st century. "Now that we're doing it, this play feels far more timely than I expected it to," he admits. "You're watching a period piece that feels like today."
TDF MEMBERS: At press time, discount tickets were available for The Crucible. Go here to browse our current offers.
Carey Purcell writes about pop culture and politics for Vanity Fair, Politico and other publications, and blogs at CareyPurcell.com.
Top image: Truett Felt and Ryan Quinn from The Crucible. Photos by Ashley Garrett.


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The official magazine of Oklahoma State University
OSU News
The cowboys and cowgirls of the Oklahoma State University rodeo team are excited to host the fifth annual Cowboy Stampede at the Payne County Expo Center in Stillwater.
OSU team saddles up for Cowboy Stampede
The cowboys and cowgirls of the Oklahoma State University rodeo team, along with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, are excited to host the fifth annual Cowboy Stampede Oct. 11-13 at the Payne County Expo Center in Stillwater.
The Cowboy Stampede is a three-day event sanctioned by the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association and will bring more than 500 competitors from 18 different colleges to Stillwater. The Stampede will again officially kick off "America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration" presented by the OSU Alumni Association.
The rodeo team has been a tradition at Oklahoma State for more than 70 years, and the Cowboy Stampede was recently named the Rodeo of the Year in the Central Plains Region.
"We are excited to maintain the tradition of competitive collegiate rodeo in the community and to provide a family- fun event that people of all ages will enjoy," said Cody Hollingsworth, rodeo program coordinator and head coach.
Past rodeos have featured special guest appearances by OSU President Burns Hargis and First Cowgirl Ann; DASNR Vice President Tom Coon and his wife, Rhonda; and the Homecoming executive team and royalty court.
OStateTV will broadcast Saturday night's championship round. Visit rodeo.okstate.edu for more information.
Osu alumna named 2018 veterinarian of the year
Dr. Kay Helms, a 1972 OSU Center for Veterinary Health Sciences alumna, is the 2018 Oklahoma Veterinarian of the Year. Helms, originally from South Dakota, came to Oklahoma to be near her sister.
"I went to vet school fully intending to be a researcher," Helms recalled. "However, my senior year was the first year that mandatory preceptorships were instituted. It was the first time that I really spent time in a practice, and I fell in love with it. So, when I graduated, I went to a practice in Coalgate."
In 1972, Helms was only one of only three women in her academic program. After graduation, she worked in a mostly large animal practice in southeast Oklahoma, focusing on cattle and later ended up helping start the veterinary technology program at Murray State College in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. She taught in the program and was its director for 20 years. Since retiring, she has worked at low-cost spay and neuter clinics for the past decade.
"I really have a passion for spaying and neutering because we have such a tremendous pet overpopulation not only in Oklahoma, but in the whole country," Helms said. "We kill between 5 million and 8 million animals a year in this country because nobody wants them. If I can prevent a couple hundred thousand of those from ever being born, then to me, that's a worthy challenge."
Cowboy Chef's Table raises funds for OSUIT scholarships
In its inaugural year, the Cowboy Chef's Table series raised more than $16,000 for OSU Institute of Technology's School of Culinary Arts and student scholarships.
Six guest chefs were invited to the Okmulgee campus to create a lunch menu and work with Culinary Arts students to prepare the dishes. The guest chefs did a live cooking demonstration of that day's meal and discussed their culinary style with ticket-holding luncheon patrons.
The series kicked off in July 2017, and the last event in the inaugural series was held in April.
Culinary Arts Dean Gene Leiterman said that of the $16,000 the series raised, close to $13,000 went directly into the scholarship fund.
"It's beyond my expectations," Leiterman said. "That was the whole goal, to raise money for scholarships, and that number far exceeded what we were expecting."
Guests chefs in the series' inaugural year included Ryan Lopez, personal chef to Kevin Durant; Theron Jessop, OSUIT alum and executive chef of Springs at the Artesian; Josh Valentine, Top Chef finalist and resident chef at Carlton Landing; Jonathan Moosmiller, executive chef of Southern Hills Country Club; Ben Alexander, executive chef of The Tavern; and Devin Levine, executive chef of the BOK Center Arena and the Cox Business Center.
"We have had a wonderful group of chefs over the last year share their culinary point of view and create some amazing dishes with the students," Leiterman said. "Our students have worked with the industry's best chefs and had valuable experiences with them."
U.S. Foods and Ben E. Keith donated $2,500 worth of food, and U.S. Foods also donated $1,000 to support the series.
Leiterman said the chefs, who work in a variety of professions in the culinary industry, presented an array of dishes and cuisine that showcased their different styles.
"We have eaten everything from beef cheeks to poke tuna to chicken and farro," he said, and that goal of diversity will continue into the next Cowboy Chef's Table luncheon series that begins in October. "We plan to bring a diverse group of chefs and create even more experiences for students and guests."
OSU recognized for supporting veterans
This year, OSU ranked 40th for military veterans out of more than 200 colleges and universities across the nation.
College Consensus, a website that combines information from publishers, agencies and student reviews, determined the rankings, which are based on if a school has a full-time campus contact for veteran support, on-campus organizations and other resources.
"As the contact for veterans and their families at OSU, I'm glad to ensure those transferring from the armed services get all the help they need in making the transition to college life," said Rick Hansen, a retired Marine captain and coordinator of OSU's Student Veteran Academic Services. "I made that transition myself at one time and that's why I'm especially pleased veterans who come here immediately have a place to seek academic assistance, study, and interact with other veterans at our Veterans Success Center on campus."
Other on-campus organizations serving veterans include the Student Veterans Organization at OSU, University Counseling, Student Disability Services, Career Services, Non-Traditional Student Services, the Writing Center and Peer Advisors for Veteran Education. Student Veteran Academic Services coordinates with campus, community, state and federal organizations and agencies to serve to veterans and military-affiliated students at OSU.
Off-campus organizations frequently visit campus, as well. The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, Military One Source, the Oklahoma National Guard Family Programs, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans are among the many that provide services to OSU's veteran students.
New OSU-OKC president shares his vision for future
In January, Brad Williams became the fifth president of Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City. With a background encompassing strategic planning, development, and most recently OSU-OKC's vice president of student services, Williams incorporates his experience with a passion for student success and personal growth to advance OSU-OKC's impact on the region.
What's your big-picture view for OSU-OKC?
Three overarching themes emerged during conversations surrounding OSU-OKC's effort to revise its mission and strategic plan: Student success, employee excellence and community relevance. These pillars guide our review of opportunities and challenges.
How do you define student success?
OSU-OKC has an open-access admission policy that allows us to serve students at varying levels of college readiness and with an array of life experiences. We work to understand students' needs, both academic and social, and help them develop a personal goal set that establishes milestones of progress toward degree completion. Accordingly, success is measured in different ways for different students...We print our semester honor roll on poster boards for public display in our campus dining area. We love watching our students take pictures by their name to post online for their friends and family to help celebrate. Degree completion is, no doubt, the ultimate success, but we celebrate the steps along the way.
What is happening on campus to inspire employee excellence?
In late January, we conducted a survey called Orange Pulse to learn what employees value most and what issues we needed to address. What we learned is ... communication, respect and trust are critical. These elements frame our maintenance of the OSU-OKC's campus culture and are the cornerstones of our interactions with students.
How do you envision OSU-OKC connecting with the community?
Our students are precious talent at their places of work because they are loyal, passionate and engaged. Our work is to build upon that talent and challenge students to change the world. I believe they will do just that.
OSU takes top spots at business contest
For the first time in the history of the Oklahoma State entrepreneurship program, two OSU teams placed first and second in the Love's Entrepreneur's Cup.
Contraire, a team comprised of civil engineering students, placed first and received $20,000 for their idea converting a scientific process into a business idea.
Multivate, a team of engineering and business students, placed second, receiving $10,000.
Indra-Lightning Strike Mitigation, another OSU team, was one of six finalists in the competition.
The Love's Entrepreneur's Cup is an Oklahoma collegiate business plan competition that simulates the real-world process of researching a market, formulating financial projections, writing a business plan and pitching the opportunity to potential investors.
Tulsa center works to inspire creativity
The Center for Poets and Writers at OSU-Tulsa, Magic City Books and the Tulsa Artist Fellowship hosted the first annual Lit.Fest in the Tulsa Arts District in April.
The event drew writers, small publishers, artists and the public and allowed local writers to collaborate and share their work through workshops, open mics and a publishing discussion panel.
Lit.Fest was devised to support the center's efforts of promoting the craft of writing and enriching the community. The center aims to cultivate a thriving, diverse literary arts community through education, collaboration and community engagement.
P3T adds eight tail-wagging members
Eight new therapy dogs joined Pete's Posse Tulsa in March.
The dogs will be greeters and campus ambassadors at OSU-Tulsa and the OSU Center for Health Sciences. They will also be available for clinical or crisis situations.
The dogs and their handlers are the third class of the P3T program, which strives to enhance the physical and emotional health of students, faculty and staff on campus. The program also contributes to the success of the America's Healthiest Campus® initiative launched in 2014.
P3T, started in 2015, is an extension of the Pete's Pet Posse program on the Stillwater campus.
Department of Animal Science advances with new name
When Oklahoma A&M College opened its doors in 1890, the College of Agriculture consisted of just two departments. Well over a century later, Oklahoma State University has grown into a major land-grant institution, and its College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources features nine strong academic departments.
Now, one of those departments, Animal Science, marked its progression when it became the Department of Animal and Food Sciences, effective July 1.
The change was made with input from departmental faculty, staff, current students and alumni.
Clint Rusk, head of the newly renamed department, said the name acknowledges the rising demand for expertise in the food sciences as food processing has become more prevalent in Oklahoma's food and agriculture industries.
"As careers in food science continue to increase, it's creating a significant demand for food science graduates," Rusk said. "Having the food science disciplines recognized in the department's name will draw more attention to the major we offer here at Oklahoma State and recognize the contributions of the food scientists in our department."
The undergraduate food science major has been available since 2007 and offers four options in industry, meat, safety and science.
Tom Coon, vice president, OSU Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, said the name change demonstrates the department's strong commitment to meeting the needs of both students and industry.
"We're in the business of preparing our students for success after graduation from Oklahoma State and our animal science major is recognized nationwide for its excellence," Coon said. "The Department of Animal and Food Sciences builds on that long, successful tradition with our food science major and our food safety degree option, reflecting the spirit of collaboration between the animal and food science industries in Oklahoma and across the nation."
OSU trumpeters hit a new high note
For each of the past five years, Oklahoma State University musicians have garnered wins at the National Trumpet Competition. This year, OSU competitors set out to conquer the world, competing at the International Trumpet Guild Conference in San Antonio.
Noah Mennenga, an OSU trumpet performance junior from Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, won the ITG Solo Competition. He was the only American competitor among the three finalists and was also the top undergraduate soloist at the NTC in March.
"To finally win the soloist is very exciting," Mennenga said. "Then to have a great performance and win at the international competition was even more amazing. It's really cool to see all of our hard work paying off."
Other OSU winners in San Antonio included Ian Mertes, a music education junior from Cushing, Oklahoma, who received top honors in Orchestral Excerpts and Nick Nusser, a first-year trumpet master's student from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, who placed third.
Ryan Gardner, associate trumpet professor in the Greenwood School of Music, has overseen the trumpet programs since 2011. Gardner's students have won seven championships and placed nine times in national competitions since 2014.
"It's so inspiring to see the students succeed like this," Gardner said. "We have done very well at the national competition over the past five years, but we had never competed at the International Trumpet Guild Conference before. To sweep both competitions is truly a remarkable achievement for these incredible young men."
Steffi Tetzloff, a sophomore trumpet performance major from Rochester, Minnesota, and the lone woman in the large ensemble, won a scholarship to attend the ITG for the second year in a row.
The other members of the large ensemble include: Matt Daigle, a trumpet master's student from New Orleans; Matt Herron, a trumpet performance junior from Celina, Texas; Collin Stout, a music education junior from Skiatook, Oklahoma; and Bryson Tuttle, a music education senior from Jenks, Oklahoma.


THE PROFESSIONAL – After 17 years as a commercial interior designer, Andrea was offered a position at Parron Hall in 2000, which she says is "a great fit – people care about their customers and maintaining an enduring relationship. There is a very 'can do' culture where people work well together to do whatever is needed." When asked why she loves her job, she was quick to respond: "The people, the company's philosophy, the integrity of Parron Hall – I enjoy what I do!" Her inherent love of design combined with her tenured experience is a valuable asset to not only her customers, but to those with whom she works at Parron Hall as well.
THE PERSON – Outside of work, Andrea is most passionate about her friends and family (which includes "Dash", her black lab rescue). A perfect day off is spending time with them either engaged in athletic events, bike riding, camping, or just being outdoors.


Breathe new life into those soon-to-be-stale cereal crumbs that always seem to linger at the bottom of the bag. This breakfast cake is a delicious way to repurpose and save on food waste!
How many times have you opened up a box of cereal only to find there's just a handful of semi-stale crumbs lingering at the bottom of the bag? If your house is anything like mine, this happens a lot!
But I've got good news: You can turn this cereal into cake. And not just any cake, but a relatively healthy breakfast cake that is sure to be gobbled up by the very people who rejected the cereal crumbs in the first place.
The best part about Cereal Cake is you can make it with nearly any cereal you have. Denser, more fiber-rich cereals will give you a slightly denser cake than light rice-based cereals, but either way the cake is delicious. I've tried this recipe now with several different combinations and have never been disappointed with the results.
If you have any questions about the recipe below, or are wondering whether the cereals / other ingredients you have will work, feel free to leave a comment before you get baking and we can brainstorm together!
Preheat oven to 350. Place cereal in a food processor and pulse until the cereal is finely ground (but it's ok to have some lingering small chunks or coarser crumbs). 2 cups of cereal should yield about 1 cup of very fine cereal crumbs. If you get more or less, measure out 1 cup.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, pumpkin/applesauce/banana, yogurt, egg and milk.
Pour half the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and stir gently to combine, then add the other half and stir until just combined (careful not to over-mix). Fold in the chopped apple or pear. Let batter sit for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, grease and flour an 8x8 (or 9 inch round) glass baking dish. Then make the crumb topping by stirring together topping ingredients with a fork.
When the batter has sat, use a spatula to scrape it into the baking dish. The batter will be thick, but if it seems too thick to scrape, stir in another 2 Tbsp milk.
Sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter, then bake the cake for 30-40 minutes, or until a knife comes out mostly clean (a few crumbs are ok) when inserted into the middle.
Let cool 15 minutes then serve warm or at room temperature.
Such a clever way to use leftover cereal! I actually use crumbs from the bottom of the cereal box (and other packages like crackers and chips), combine them in a bag, and sprinkle them on my salads. Waste not, want not!
That's a great idea too, Kaylin! I would never have thought to put cereal on salad – but any extra crunch is probably delicious!
Yes, grated apples would work just fine. You may want to add another Tbsp or two of yogurt or milk to add a little additional liquid.
I tried this and it was delicious! Seemed like a perfect "whatever you've got" recipe so I also made a version with zucchini instead of apples and pineapple upside down topping instead of the crumble–worked like a charm! What a wonderfully flexible recipe!
Great idea, Beth! I'll try this too. Thanks for sharing.


Tomorrow, Leeds United take on Arsenal in the 3rd Round of the FA Cup. They're probably going to lose. Badly. And the Arsenal fans I talk to on Twitter will have a field day.
But I'll have the last laugh. Because there are some things you pick up as a Leeds United fan. Amongst the angst, the heartbreak and the freezing cold Tuesday night defeats are a few important things. Things that you won't pick up at Old Trafford or Stamford Bridge.
Because there are some things that only Leeds United can teach you about writing.
I won't lie. There are some things that being a Leeds fan (or indeed a football fan of any stripe) can't teach you. It can't teach you how to pronounce words like Eng-ur-land properly. It can't teach you how to use grammar, no matter how well the boys done there. And it can't teach you to go ninety minutes without swearing long and loud at some percieved slight by player, referee or fellow fan.
But it can teach you some very important lessons that will stand you in good stead as a writer.
For three years, I spent my Saturdays either in a three-quarters full Elland Road or traipsing to glamorous locations like Port Vale, Stockport and Kettering. Such was the life of a Leeds fan in the third division. But we stuck at it, and eventually found ourselves moving in the right direction. Upwards.
As a writer, you'll need that perseverance to see out the bad times. There will be points when you're lacking in creativity, when the phone just isn't ringing, or when you've spent so long staring at a blank sheet of A4 paper that you're certain you're going mad. And the trick is to ride them out.
By persevering, sticking at it and keeping the faith, you'll eventually find yourself moving in the right direction again.
The only thing worse than the lean times following Leeds are the good times. Dominate the top flight in the 70's, spend the 80's in division two. Win the league in 1992, don't win away from home in 1993. Get to the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2001, lose a third division playoff final in 2008. When Leeds try to rest on their laurels, success seems to serve only as a warning flag for bad times on the horizon.
As a writer, you need to learn to keep moving forward. Your last piece might have been world class, but if you spend too long basking in the adulation and the plaudits, you might find yourself slipping backwards very quickly. It's all well and good saying you're as good as your last work, but you really need to concentrate on your next piece.
For three years, Leeds rubbed shoulders with footballing giants like Yeovil, Plymouth and Huddersfield Town. Teams that hadn't accomplished anything in living memory, and didn't look likely to achieve anything in the near future. And, during that time, who did Leeds fans class as their biggest rivals?
Manchester United. English and European champions during Leeds' sojourn in the third division.
It might sound like delusions of grandeur, but it's an important lesson. You should always judge yourself against the very best in the field. If you're not comparing your writing to the work of great writers, you won't be able to judge how best to improve your style and technique. It's all well and good saying you're better than an outsourced Indian content writer with English as a third language, but by comparing yourself to him, you're setting your sights very low.
Ok. As a writer, you won't need to kick people. And with the exception of Max Gradel, very few Leeds players spend much time kicking people anymore. But if there are two character traits that Leeds fans demand of their players, it's grit and determination. Flair, charisma and even (to a point) natural talent all take a back seat to sheer bloody-mindedness.
And you need to have those character traits to succeed. Because if you can't dig deep, grit your teeth and show some determination, you're just waiting to be overtaken by someone who can. So if you want to be the best, you need to work hard for it. And if not, you'll only have yourself to blame.
So. There you go. A writer's life lessons learned from watching Leeds United. How to suffer through the bad, not become over-confident through the good, and how grit and determination can help you go toe to toe with your supposed betters. And all without diving on the floor, clutching your girly face and screaming blue murder and spittle at a terrified ref.
But if you think those particular skills can somehow help you write better copy, you don't need to leave your armchair.
3 Comments comments for "What Being a Leeds United Fan Can Teach You About Writing"
You Left Out Terminal Pessimism, You'll do em at your elland road now and I for one will be cheering on leeds!
Not sure I want us to win. I can't stand Huddersfield.
It's all too late now – the hard work for nothing, lucky Arsenal.


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Apple shooting for autumn launch of film rental service - report
AppleInsider Staff | Jun 10, 2007
Apple is in advanced talks with Hollywood's largest movie studios about launching an online film rental service to challenge cable and satellite TV operators, according to a published report.
The Financial Times on Sunday said that the service, due to launch sometime this fall, could be significant for the Cupertino-based electronics maker if it manages to sign up enough studios. The more studios, the more premium film content the company could offer shoppers at its ubiquitous iTunes Store.
Individual films on the iTunes service would fetch $2.99 for a 30-day rental, the financial paper said. Each film download would be governed by digital rights-management software that would allow users to transfer the movie "from a computer to at least one other device such as the video iPod or iPhone."
The software also would prevent movies being copied, the Times said.
One studio executive was quoted as saying the Apple download service would "compete against cable companies and anyone else offering VOD into the home."
For its part, Apple and its chief executive Steve Jobs have long maintained that consumers would rather own than rent their digital content. However, a recent AppleInsider survey suggests that notion may apply more strongly to digital music files (which most users will listen to repeatedly) rather than films (which they may watch only a few times).
Of the approximately 1500 respondents to the survey, only 16.5 percent said they were interested in purchasing digital film copies from iTunes outright. Another 35 percent said they'd prefer to rent their flicks, while the remaining 48 percent said they wouldn't entertain either option until Apple improved the resolution of its iTunes movie downloads.
Experts and analysts believe it's only a matter of time before Apple begins offering its film catalog in high-definition format. The company recently launched Apple TV, which acts as a wireless gateway to deliver a user's iTunes content to their widescreen high-definition television sets.
If recent hints dropped by the company's leadership are of any indication, a film rental model could hit iTunes around the same time. During a recent meeting with analysts from PiperJaffray, members of Apple's management team implied that a film download service was in the works.
"Timing of this is difficult to determine, but we would expect [iTunes video rentals] sometime in 2008," analyst Gene Munster told his clients following get-together.
While speaking this year's Apple shareholder meeting, Jobs also appeared to have been swayed on the matter. When asked about the potential for movie rentals from the iTunes Store, he responded by saying, "one never knows."Â
Apple is in advanced talks with Hollywood's largest movie studios about launching an online film rental service to challenge cable and satellite TV operators, according to a published report.
While speaking this year's Apple shareholder meeting, Jobs also appeared to have been swayed on the matter. When asked about the potential for movie rentals from the iTunes Store, he responded by saying, "one never knows."*
josa92
i do believe my "first post" ever.
but this sounds reasonable. 3 dollars for 30 days? sounds good to me.
Someone will crack the DRM and take the time limit out. It's only a question of whether it will be weeks or months.
guyinflorida
Originally Posted by ascii
I have been thanking about this would be a great move by Apple for some time now...
Sure people might crack the DRM but that is true for other digital rental services as well.
Is there a crack for current FairPlay video?
One thing I've read is that iPods supposedly don't have a tamper-resistant clock. I have no idea how to verify that, but that might be a problem.


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Q: about Environment.SpecialFolder I want to access my "My documents" folder from my WinForms ToolStrip menu. I am populating ToolStrip with a XML file.
I am storing Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.MyDocuments) in my XML file. It is throwing an error.
Can anyone please help?.
This is part of my xml file.
<item name="MSPowerpoint" action="%PROGRAMFILES%\Microsoft Office\office11\POWERPNT.exe" parameters="/n"/>
<item name="MyDocuments" action="Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.Personal" parameters=""/>
<item name="" text="-" />

This is the method to start applicatons.
public void startapp(string s)
    {
        ProcessStartInfo pst = new ProcessStartInfo();

        pst.UseShellExecute = true;
        pst.FileName = s;
        Process.Start(pst);
    }

This is the error i am getting..
"The system cannot find the file specified."

A: You need to find a way to evaluate the path before you start the process: you're getting the error 'cannot find the file specified' because the operating system is being literal and looking for a directory or file called 'Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.MyDocuments)' and not the actual directory this represents.
Some kind of encoding might work, so instead of putting Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.MyDocuments) in the XML, put in a string representing that value - e.g. '#MYDOCUMENTS' - instead, then when the ToolStrip is created you can extract the values.
// For example:

string fileName = GetFileNameFromXml(); // Or however you get it
if (fileName == "#MYDOCUMENTS")
{
    fileName = Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.MyDocuments);
}

startapp(fileName);

A: What error you are getting? And seems you have missing

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in the XML File.

action="Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.Personal"


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Rates and predictors of radiographic sacroiliitis progression over 2 years in patients with axial spondyloarthritis
Ann Rheum Dis. 2011 Aug;70(8):1369-74. doi: 10.1136/ard.2010.145995. Epub 2011 May 27.
Denis Poddubnyy 1 , Martin Rudwaleit, Hildrun Haibel, Joachim Listing, Elisabeth Märker-Hermann, Henning Zeidler, Jürgen Braun, Joachim Sieper
1 Department of Rheumatology, Charité–Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany.
DOI: 10.1136/ard.2010.145995
Objective: To assess the progression of radiographic sacroiliitis in a cohort of patients with early axial spondyloarthritis over a period of 2 years and to explore predictors of progression.
Methods: 210 patients with axial spondyloarthritis from the German Spondyloarthritis Inception Cohort have been selected for this analysis based on availability of radiographs at baseline and after 2 years of follow-up. Radiographs were centrally digitised and the sacroiliac joints were scored independently according to the grading system of the modified New York criteria for ankylosing spondylitis (AS) by two trained readers. The readers scored both time points simultaneously but were blinded for the time point and for all clinical data.
Results: 115 patients (54.8%) fulfilled the modified New York criteria for AS in their radiographic part in the opinion of both readers at baseline, while 95 patients (45.2%) were classified as non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis. More patients with non-radiographic spondyloarthritis (10.5%) compared with AS (4.4%) showed an estimated 'true' progression by at least one grade according to both readers, although the difference between the two groups was statistically non-significant. The rate of progression from non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis to AS was 11.6% over 2 years. An elevated level of C-reactive protein (CRP) at baseline was a strong positive predictor of radiographic sacroiliitis progression in non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis and AS (OR 3.65 and 5.08, respectively, p<0.05).
Conclusion: Progression of radiographic sacroiliitis by at least one grade after 2 years occurs only in a small percentage of patients with early axial spondyloarthritis. An elevated level of CRP was found to be a strong positive predictor of sacroiliitis progression.
Axis, Cervical Vertebra / diagnostic imaging*
Sacroiliitis / diagnostic imaging*
Sacroiliitis / etiology
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Spondylarthritis / complications
Spondylarthritis / diagnostic imaging*