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Johannes Beckert, Thomas Koch, Benno Viererbl, Nora Denner & Christina Peter: Is It All About Disclosure? Effects of Advertising Disclosure and Content Features in Native Advertising.
Nora Denner & Benno Viererbl: Effects of personalized political communication. How personalized statements in crisis communication affect recipients' perception of politicans and political institutions.
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Leyla Dogruel, Sven Jöckel & Jakob Henke: Deciding What is Private and What Not – The Impact of Privacy Bandwagon Cues for Information Disclosure in mHealth Apps.
Marlene Kunst, Florian Töpfl & Leyla Dogruel: Do counterpublics benefit from accusing the media of excluding their view? Effects of the "suppressed voice rhetoric".
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Mathias Weber, Christina Köhler, Marc Ziegele & Christian Schemer: Online Hate Does Not Stay Online: How Implicit and Explicit Attitudes Mediate the Effect of Negativity and Hate in User Comments on Prosocial Behavior.
Simon Kruschinski: Data, Technology and Volunteers. An empirical analysis of German parties' door-to-door canvassing organization.
Julia Lück, Sabine Kieslich, Tanjev Schultz, Alexandra Borchardt & Felix Simon: Influences on Newsroom Diversity in Times of Media Crisis. A Comparative Analysis of UK, Germany, and Sweden.
Marcus Maurer, Pablo Jost & Milan Pfoh: Trust in the news is motivated: The influence of readers' prior attitudes on their perceptions of media credibility.
Fabienne Lind & Christine Meltzer: Now you see me, now you don't. Applying Automated Content Analysis to Track Female Migrants' Salience in German News.
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Bjørn von Rimscha: Crew network centrality as predictor of film success.
Svenja Schäfer: Illusion of Knowledge through Facebook News? The Impact of Repetition in News Posts on Perceived and Factual Knowledge, Attitude Strength and Willingness for Discussions.
Svenja Schäfer, Philipp Müller, & Marc Ziegele: The Double-Edged Sword of Arguing with Facts: How Evidence-Based User Comments both Decrease and Increase Discussion Participation through Subjective Knowledge.
Svenja Schäfer, Christian Schemer & Leonard Reinecke: Selective Exposure Online. The Influence of Attitude-Consistency, Interest in a Topic and Popularity Indicators (Likes) on News Use Patterns.
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Sustainable Endowments Institute
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Endowment: $682 million as of March 31, 2010
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
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The University of Louisville incorporates sustainability into the campus master plan and strategic plan and has developed a green purchasing policy for appliances, cleaning products, and paper. The university collaborates with the city on sustainability initiatives through the Partnership for a Green City, and the Sustainability Council has launched programs to engage the campus community and promote transportation alternatives.
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Climate Change & Energy
U of L has pledged to reduce its carbon footprint by eliminating the use of coal on campus. The university has installed several energy efficiency technologies, such as economizers and energy management systems, and has implemented temperature setbacks. The university has also installed a solar hot water system and two pilot photovoltaic arrays.
Food & Recycling
The university recently established an on-campus organic garden and also hosts a farmers market and CSAs. Dining services purchases more than 30 percent of its food from local sources and serves exclusively fair trade coffee and organic teas. The campus began a composting program in 2010, operates a single-stream recycling program, and composts or mulches all landscaping waste. A limited printing program is in place, and a used materials swap is held at the end of each semester.
All new construction with budgets in excess of $25 million, as well as major renovations exceeding $600,000, must be built to meet LEED Silver standards. There are currently two LEED Gold-certified buildings on campus. The university also strives to adapt existing buildings for alternative use and has begun to install low-flow faucets and showerheads in some buildings.
U of L has constructed a pilot green dorm and runs an eco-reps program. A sustainability art show on campus showcases the usefulness of found objects. The GRASS student group held a tap-water tasting event and volunteered to clean up local parks. A new student government position, director of sustainability, has recently been created.
Beginning this year, university-owned buses will use biodiesel generated from used cooking oil by the Speed Engineering School. Shuttle service and public transportation is free for students, faculty, and staff.
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The University of Louisville Foundation makes a list of all holdings available to the public per open records law and sends the information upon request.
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Dr. Elijovich suggests that the negative predictive value of 100% for plasma free metanephrines used in our study may be misleading because of the low incidence of pheochromocytoma in the general hypertensive population. He further states that the important issue in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma is how well a test confirms, rather than excludes, the presence of a tumor.
As with other biochemical tests, it is neither appropriate nor cost-effective to use plasma metanephrines as a screening test for the hypertensive population at large, and we did not advocate this practice in our report. However, in patients who do not respond to antihypertensive medication, who have symptoms suggestive of a pheochromocytoma, or who have an increased risk for the tumor because of hereditary factors (and thus have a higher pretest probability of pheochromocytoma than that in the general hypertensive population), plasma metanephrines offer a useful initial screening test. As shown in the bottom panel of Figure 4 of our report, the post-test probability of a pheochromocytoma remains 0%, even when the prevalence or the pretest probability of a pheochromocytoma increases. This finding contrasts sharply with the considerable increase in post-test probability for plasma catecholamines. Thus, at low prevalence rates, there is little difference between plasma metanephrines and catecholamines for exclusion of pheochromocytoma; at higher pretest probabilities, plasma metanephrines offer a clear advantage over plasma catecholamines.
Published: Ann Intern Med. 1996;124(7):695.


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Nickelbäume sind auf Borneo und in Neukaledonien bekannt. Sie können in ihrem Baumblut (oder auch sogenanntem Zellsaft und Baumharz) große Mengen des Schwermetalls Nickel anreichern, was auch zu ihrer (überbegrifflichen deutschen) Bezeichnung führte. Die Menge an Nickel ist so hoch (bis zu einem Viertel), dass sie für nahezu alle anderen Lebewesen giftig ist. Die bekannteste Art ist die in Neukaledonien gedeihende Pycnandra acuminata. Da Nickelerze schon bei ~0,5 % Nickelgehalt bauwürdig sein können, böten sich diese Bäume für Phytomining an.

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Der  (früher ) genannte und den sogenannten Hyperakkumulatoren (allgemeiner auch Metallophyten genannt) zugeordnete Nickelbaum wurde im Jahr 1976 von Tanguy Jaffré (und seinen oder ihren Mitarbeitern) erstmals beschrieben. Die Mengen des angereicherten (oder auch akkumulierten) Nickels in ihrem auch sogenannten Milchsaft sind so hoch (bis zu einem Viertel), dass sie eine blaugrüne Färbung hervorrufen und dieser für nahezu alle anderen Lebewesen giftig ist.

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The Futsal Home Nations Championship will be staged in Northern Ireland for the first time later this week.
Newry Leisure Centre is hosting the futsal tournament featuring England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland from yomorrow until Sunday (November 30 to December 2).
Northern Ireland Futsal Head Coach Jonathan Michael today unveiled his squad for the Home Nations competition and said his players are keen to test themselves against countries that have been competing on the international futsal stage for a lot longer than his players.
The five-a-side tournament kicks off tomorrow with reigning Home Nations champions England taking on Wales (4pm start) and Northern Ireland then facing Scotland (7.30pm).
Matchday two, on Saturday, sees Scotland up against England (2.30pm) and Northern Ireland battling it out with Wales, who won the inaugural Home Nations competition in 2016. That game is due to kick off at 6pm.
The final day of the tournament, on Sunday, pits the Scots against the Welsh (noon) and Northern Ireland against England (3.30pm). Entry to all games is free.
"The Home Nations is where we started our futsal journey two years ago and the players are fully focused to demonstrate how far Northern Ireland futsal has come in that time.


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Vendor Stephen Pearce, Telpara Hills Brangus, Atherton with buyers of the $22,000 top-priced Telpara Hills Remington (P), Charles McKinlay, Bloodwood, Yamala and Will Caldwell, Milwillah, Young, NSW and Elders auctioneer Michael Smith of Toowoomba.
A Telpara Hills Brangus sire topped the Roma fixture at $22,000.
THE Pearce family of Telpara Hills Brangus stud from the Atherton Tablelands has topped the annual Roma Brangus sale for the third consecutive year, last Friday.
They topped the Roma fixture at $22,000 with Telpara Hills Remington 541M18 (P) which was bought by the partnership of Charles McKinlay, Bloodwood, Yamala and Will Caldwell, Milwillah, Young, NSW.
Telpara Hills Remington 541M18 (P) is a high performing 30-month-old son of MC High Quality 535Y (P) and a grandson of the US $70,000 world record priced female, Oaks Ms Csonka 541T7.
Remington will be shared equally between both parties with Mr McKinlay to join him to Ultrablack females to lift the content while Mr Caldwell will use the bull over Angus cows to breed Ultrablack bulls at Mirage Plains, Cunnamulla.
Mr McKinlay said it is very hard to find a bull with such temperament, length of body and clean sheath.
"Remington has a good birth to growth performance data spread and his carcase numbers are up there for a bull with that amount of content," added Mr Caldwell.
Co-principal Stephen Pearce said this flush has been consistent and is a proven pedigree with Remington's $28,000 full brother and $42,000 full sister topping their Beef 2018 sale.
"Remington's versatility is also what makes him appealing plus he is in the top one percent for 200, 400 and 600 day growth as is his IMF percentage of 6.4 percent," said Mr Pearce.
The Telpara Hills draft proved popular after their nine bulls averaged $11,167.
Vendor Bruce Woodard, Bonox stud, Taroom with buyer of the $20,000 second highest priced bull, Bonox 1031 (P) Rodney Johannesen, Folkslee Brangus, Brooweena.
Early in the sale Bruce and Leanne Woodard, Bonox Brangus, Taroom sold Bonox 1031 (P) to Rodney and Karen Johannesen, Folkslee Brangus, Brooweena for the $20,000 second highest price.
Mr Johannesen had inspected his (Bonox 1031) mother prior to the sale and said she (Bonox B597 (P) was an outstanding cow.
"Bonox 1031 is the complete overall package and has a terrific underline," said Mr Johannesen.
"He was also one of the last calves by the very consistent sire in Bonox 330 (P) and a standout in the sale," Mr Johannesen said.
The Woodard family enjoyed a solid sale result after their five bulls averaged $11,800.
Operating on the top end of the market were regular supporters, the Forrest family, Bellona, Augathella who paid $12,000 for Telpara Hills Secret Weapon 15M11 (P), a quality 21-month-old son of Suhn's Foundation (P) for $12,000.
The Forrests also bid $17,000 to secure Riverview Yass 728 (P), a beautifully balanced son of Bonox 750 (P) (Bonox 330) with excellent muscling and a big, square back end from the Morgan family, Riverview Brangus, Casino, NSW.
Solid demand throughout the sale saw 93 bulls change hands for a $6817 average and 34 females average $1948 with a $4250 top for Gunnadoo Park Kylie (P) offered by Jeff and Kerri-Ann Parker, Gunnadoo Park stud, Manilla, NSW.
Gunnadoo Park Kylie was bought by Julie Sheehan and Jason Jeynes, Kraken Brangus stud, Rockhampton.


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Сражение под Ревандузом — сражение между иракскими войсками и курдскими пешмерга 3-12 мая 1966 г; крупнейшее боевое столкновение «Сентябрьского восстания» иракских курдов.

Наступление в районе Ревандуза являлось первым этапом так называемого «плана Окайли», разработанного в начале 1966 года иракским министром обороны Абдель-Азизом аль-Окайли. План предусматривал овладение «дорогой Гамильтона» (шоссе Ревандуз-Хаджи Омран), связывавшей Иракский Курдистан с Ираном. Отрезав таким образом курдов от снабжения из Ирана, далее предполагалось, развивая наступление, разрезать повстанческий район на две части.

Суть плана была хорошо известна курдской разведке, как и предполагаемая дата начала наступления — 15 апреля. Однако произошедшая накануне гибель президента Ирака Абдул-Саляма Арефа остановила действие плана, что в свою очередь деозриентировало курдов. Поэтому начавшееся в ночь на 3 мая наступление на горы Зозек и Хиндрин, господствующие над «дорогой Гамильтона», явилось для пешмерга полной неожиданностью.

Для операции в Ревандузе были сосредоточены 7 бригад; из них одна (4-я) наступала на Хиндрин, другая (3-я) на Зозек; их поддерживали ещё две бригады и «джаши» (иррегулярные курдские отряды на правительственной службе). Три бригады находились в резерве.

На горе Зозек курдам удалось отбиться; на Хиндрине же среди пешмерга воцарилась паника, и иракцы, захватив ключевые позиции, дошли почти до самой вершины. Спешно присланный Идрис Барзани сумел организовать оборону на Хиндрине и остановить иракцев. 6 мая иракцы начали новое наступление на Зозек и заняли его, но были выбиты контратакой курдского подкрепления. Уже на следующий день курды сумели обойти иракцев с флангов и обрушить на них минометный огонь. Иракцы были крайне измотаны постоянными боями, и пользуясь этим, прибывший на место Мустафа Барзани разработал план контрнаступления.

Контрнаступление началось 12 мая в 16 часов. Неожиданной атакой захватив первую линию обороны противника, курды повернули против него захваченные миномёты и предприняли новую атаку второй линии. В течение двух часов иракские части были совершенно разгромлены и отброшены в Ревандуз. Курды захватили богатые трофеи.

В книге Масуда Барзани приведен текст переговоров между командиром иракской 4-й бригады (штурмовавшей Хиндрин) подполковником Халедом Хасаном Фариди и одним из его комбатов (радиоперехват курдов):

Подполковник Фариди, один из лучших командиров иракской армии, после поражения вышел в отставку и уехал в Чехословакию.

Эта победа курдов определила ход курдско-иракского протвостояния не только на ближайшее время (29 июня было подписано мирное соглашение между Барзани и Багдадом), но и на многие годы вперёд. С тех пор вплоть до 1974 года багдадское правительство и Генеральный штаб не рисковали планировать широкомасштабные операции по подавлению курдского восстания, не веря в возможность их успеха.

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Being a church plant, the congregation didn't have a lot of money, human resources, or staff. In fact, the church had a pastor, the pastors family, and volunteers. Behind the chairs was a small table with tech and sound equipment. There were two volunteers perched in the back doing the best they could to work equipment they were never trained for. The pastor was patient and kind, trusting in his volunteers and relying on his team.
Across from the cafeteria in a small classroom, were the pastors wife and the pastors mother. These two women served as the nursery. Behind the pastor were three volunteer musicians who served as the worship band. The pastor printed the bulletins from his home printer. There was not a newsletter, or a website, or social media. There was a vinyl banner outside of the school that gave the name of the congregation and their worship time. There wasn't a children's moment, a youth program, a VBS, a fellowship hall, a choir room, a mission team, or a piano.
At first, growing up in large churches, I resisted attending here. What kind of church meets in a school cafeteria anyway? Where's the steeple and the stained glass? I had so much to learn. What seemed odd and non-traditional, has become one of my most cherished church experiences. It wasn't the preacher or the programs or the staff that made it special to me. It was the people. Period.
There in that unpolished cafeteria with squeaky mics and volunteer leaders, we worshipped. I mean really worshipped. The stripped down, no pretense, selfless worship. We weren't worshipping a building, a person, an ideology. We were taking our broken humanity and throwing it at the foot of the cross and coming authentically as we were. It was raw, real, and refreshing. The people who showed up every Sunday were there because they wanted to be. They weren't drug there, pressured, or enticed by social mores. They served and volunteered and gave selflessly of their time because they loved God first. They were worshipping in a cafeteria! No one was going to be talking about the beauty of their sanctuary, the size of their building, the wealth of their ministry's. For this congregation to fellowship together, they had to intentionally gather at a park as they had no fellowship hall. These people woke up early to worship because they wanted to be with each other and come before God. It was the most powerful witness of a congregation that I can recall.
Without the laity, there would not have been a worship service. Without the pastors family, there would not have been a nursery. Without inexperienced but willing volunteers, there would not have been music or sound or screens. The pastor could prepare the best homily or sermon ever written, but without the laity, it was the best sermon never heard. The pastor could vision for the future of this church, for the children and families and individuals that would one day join the movement, but without the ones who signed on before the glamour, none of it would have ever happened.
Without the laity, who puts the food in the oven to keep it warm on a potluck Sunday? Without the laity, who goes to the streets to bring warmth and love to those in need? Without the laity, who visits all the sick and shut in of the congregation? Without the laity, who teaches every Sunday school class or small group? Without the laity, who makes up the prayer group? Without the laity, who knits the prayer shawls? What is the church without the laity?
As a child, my children's choir director taught us the song that went with special hand motions. Maybe you know it. "Here is the church, here is the steeple, look inside, here are all the people." The truth is, the church is all the people. Who we are as a church is as strong as the people. The pastor and ministry staff will never be able to single handedly achieve the mission of the church. The mission was given from God to the people. Look inside, look outside, the church is the people. The challenge we face is when the people no longer commit to the mission; when we come to be served rather than to serve.
I reluctantly chose the church in the school cafeteria and that congregation, that body of believers and doers, chose graciously and unanimously to support me in my call to ministry. As a pastor, my heart remains with the laity. It is you, church, who make the mission of God a reality. It is you, who choose to selflessly serve God because you believe in the mission of God to change the lives of others. It is you, who feeds the homeless and hungry on Monday nights. It is you, who must teach and lead and nurture our children.
Ministry staff, Methodist clergy, we come and go. We are itinerant by nature and calling. But you, the laity, the people that are the church, you are what will move this congregation in the direction you wish to see it go. That little church in a cafeteria is about to celebrate its 20th birthday. It has hundreds of members now, lot's of property, and an abundant staff. But they started with a cafeteria of people who shared a passion for a mission.
People of the Church, God is far from done with you. In fact, God continues to do marvelous and life changing work through you. You are strong and capable of carrying out God's mission because God put the heart for the mission in your soul. You are the church! Be the church. Reach the community. Grow in your faith and love of God. Believe you can and that together, we can do great things for the kingdom.
A squeaky microphone doesn't define a congregation. The way the congregation responds to the call of God defines the congregation. Never underestimate what God can do with a small group of deeply committed believers. Follow the call.


y'all. yeah, i said y'all. I'm not the prim and proper utah blogger who has perfect hair and eye lash extensions, who is always tan, has 3 beautiful children who seem to never misbehave, who probably says "you guys" instead of "y'all". but, i am none of those things, so here i am started a blog with the word "y'all".
but for real. lets just cut straight to it, shall we? i always appreciated people who don't fluff you up before saying what they actually want to say. anywaysssss... I have been in a funk. a rut. a hard place. a please-dont-critique-anything-i-do-because-i-may-start-crying-and-question-every-life-decision-ive-ever-made-and-apologize-to-my-parents-daily-for-not-being-an-independent-scholar-and-inventing-new-and-improved-sillybandz-or-something place. ya know? I've felt like lately any and every attempt i make at doing anything useful fails. not in an over depressingly way, please don't think that, but in a way that has just annoyed me and made me pissed at myself. I've been so focused on everything that i didn't looove and would like a little different, that I've totally overlooked everything that is amazing, and everything that is coming. thats the moral of it all, if you just wanna ditch now. but- im writing about all of this to kinda show that people get in funks, y'all. like...even the people you think who don't. and people may not publicize them, but I'm about keeping it real and keeping people in the know. I'm not ignorant to the fact that people read my stuff, I'm also not ignorant to the fact that there will be people who scoff at me writing this saying that I'm seeking attention or whatever...but not the case. I'm just not going to pretend life is perfect. 60,000+ people don't need to be fooled by that. mini rant over.
since my birthday (i think), i kinda sunk myself deep into a lot of self loathing. the things that i was really proud of myself for like not following the norm of going to college, and being out spoken about my faith, and keeping my circle of people small, etc, became things that felt like they were attacking me. i started feeling like an idiot for not going to school, thinking that I'm such a failure with no degree. i suddenly felt like i was never going to amount to anything substantial. i shied away from being so outspoken about my faith. confusing myself with needing more people to like me before i shared my faith, and realizing that my faith is what makes me who i am. i started thinking that my faith was the cherry on top to who i was, instead of it being the whole-freakin-thing. i started believing that my faith is what ruined a lot of my old amazing friendships, using the word "ruined" instead of "removing". i started thinking that i wasn't capable of having good friendships because i had such a small amount of people around me. i 100% took every single thing, pretty much, that made me who i am and flipped them all to not like them, ultimately making me not enjoy who i am as much. again, not to be taken too dramatically, just knocked me a little bit.
people say a lot that they look forward to my posts and lately that has confused me so much. why would anyone want to hear what i have to say? why would anyone care about what i write? ever been there? where you almost get aggravated at people saying NICE and ENCOURAGING things to you? i realized that me being aggravated at compliments and encouragement wasn't their fault, but mine. my own problems made me aggravated. the person wasn't annoying me, i was annoying me. by being not myself. i started taking on traits and thoughts that weren't my own, so no wonder i was so bothered all the time! it was almost like being with another person 24/7. it was my true self in a constant battle with this other person that lies and satan were trying to mold me to become. she, who i was trying to be, was just a super cool, relatable, always put together, really calm, go with the flow, 'doesn't care about anything' type of girl. so i justified trying to become this. because none of that sounds bad, right? but i, am still kinda cool if you ask my parents, jesus loving, sometimes wears no make up and the same outfit 2 days in a row, kinda sometimes emotional, plan oriented type of girl. which IS NOT BAD. i was just so obsessed with this other personalty type that i was trying to change all of this about me. and when i kept trying to be this other thing, not realizing that it wasn't me 'bettering' myself, but actually me 100% FOOLING myself, i wasn't as happy as i am when i embrace who and what i actually am.
but maybe this looks different for you. maybe you're spending all of your time doing things your morality, or your 'inner voice' doesn't agree with. maybe you're spending more time intoxicated than sober, more time trying to be skinny than trying to be healthy. maybe you're trying so hard to impress those people who just are not good people. maybe you're exhausting yourself trying to pretend that you are perfectly ok, and that you are so many things that you just aren't. you're tired, and you're more lonely than you seem. and you're angry, and don't even totally realize why. you're spending all this time with another person, the person you're trying to be. and you're not meant to be that person, hence why things are probably not going smoothly.
i just couldnt help but think that there may be someone in this position. in a constant battle with who you ARE and who something else is trying to make you believe you are, or feel like you 'should be' because for some reason is seems 'cooler' than who you are. we have to stay true to ourselves, y'all. we have to remember the things that make us who we are. theres always someone looking up to you, seeing what you do and how you enjoy life, ya know? we can't encourage people to do something that we ourselves are not even doing, and we can't spend our short lives conforming to others.
so maybe I'm 21 with a few really awesome friends. maybe you're 18 and don't wanna drink with your friends on the weekends. maybe I love jesus, and i don't care what that makes you think of me. maybe you are so tired and just need to rest in who you are, and spend some time rediscovering yourself. find the excitement in who you are, how different and unique you are. it may not be like your friend, or the person you see online, but that does not make you less than them. you are awesome.


It's natural to be discomforted by the racist language and the violence in "American History X." After all, what are we if we can't be rattled and unnerved by terrific fiction? Don't watch this movie if you're not prepared for a film about racism where both the blacks and the whites act like absolute animals. This is not a story where the unending compassion of the African-Americans spells redemption for the biased white men. There is startling evil on both sides, just like in real life. And there are good, decent people of both races just trying to get by or to help others, just like in real life.
Danny Vinyard (Edward Furlong) is the kid the students feel antagonized by and the teachers don't hold out much hope for. His latest travesty- "My Mein Kamf," a response to a school assignment championing Hitler as a civil rights hero. However the principal of Danny's tough inner-city school, Bob Sweeney (Avery Brooks,) is determined to help him grapple with his demons and someday, maybe, see the light.
Danny's neo-Nazi brother, Derek (Edward Norton, in a fantastic performance,) gets out of prison for a sadistic racially-motivated crime a changed man. He wants nothing more to do with the white supremacist existence, and has decided to steer his younger brother, who places Derek on a lofty pedestal, away from the skinhead life. As Danny listens to Derek's story of his life in prison and his change of heart, he realizes that breaking away from his racist beliefs might be the most important thing he ever does.
But disassociating with old friends and influences might be harder than it sounds, as Derek and Danny soon find out. Meanwhile, Sweeney instructs Danny to write a paper about the events that put his brother in prison and beforehand, led to the Vinyard brothers' legacy of hate.
Anybody who knows anything about the making of "American History X" knows that the production of the film was a bit of a disaster. Tempers flared, Edward Norton micromanaged the script, and director Tony Kaye eventually wanted his name taken off the finished product and changed, oddly, to 'Humpty Dumpty' (hhmm, that's not weird.) So it might be "American History X"'s greatest wonder that the movie is not bad at all, despite it's production woes; on the contrary, it's very good.
The film does a great job in making you believe in the unlikely premise that Norton could change, after years of being a vicious skinhead and an all-around terrible person. The cycle of hate and of the Vinyard's beliefs are really well-done. The terrifying thing about Derek's character (one, of certainly many) is how he runs the gamut from almost rational (saying things that, on the surface make sense, then devolve into racist gobbledygook)) to batshit crazy.
Rather than making Derek a cartoon, he's written as a terrifyingly believable monster- you can palpably feel the charisma he most hold for frustrated young men who want someone to blame for their screwed-up lives. Edward Norton is an acting powerhouse in this movie. It might still be the best performance of Norton's career.
Bile and rage and pure adrenaline run through Derek's veins- he's scary intense, and you can fully comprehend the fear and even disgust his mom (Beverly D'Angelo) and sister (Jennifer Lien) must have felt before the prison term, simply living with him on a day-to-day basis.
"American History X" is not only worthy for Edward Norton's performance, although that may be what you remember most about it. It's a genuinely powerful drama, one of the best of the 90's. Many movies have preached the power of love over hate and enlightenment over prejudice, but rarely to such a meaningful effect.
Apparently, filmmaker David Dobkin was inspired to make this after seeing "Fargo." Despite never reaching the creative heights as the Coens' 1996 masterpiece, "Clay Pigeons," set in a small Montana town peopled with idiosyncratic characters, functions well as a unique independent film with bite and quirky oddness to spare.
Here's the deal- loser Clay (Joaquin Phoenix) is banging his best friend Earl (Gregory Sporleder's) white-trash girlfriend, Amanda (Georgina Cates). When Earl gets sick of being two-timed, he gets drunk and commits suicide in front of Clay, trying to frame him for his death.
This leads to a string of events that leave Clay totally shaken and out of his comfort zone, as bodies pile up, friendly serial killer Lester Long (played by Vince Vaughn, but don't let that run you off) befriends Clay, and acerbic FBI agent Agent Shelby (Jeanane Garofelo) is on the case.
I found the beginning of this film a little shaky in terms of acting and writing, but I'm glad I hung in there because the film got a hell of a lot better after the first twenty-or-so minutes. I never fell in love with Joaquin Phoenix as Clay. I understand that maybe he was supposed to be sort of a boring, reactionary character, but I never connected with Clay or the performance.
Vaughn's laugh- like a alien entity playing at being human- was particularly chilling. I will say his character may have been more compelling than either of the kidnappers in "Fargo." My favorite character, hands down, was Detective Shelby, played by Jeanane Garafelo.
She was so smart and tough! She was a woman who was afraid to let her guard down, and had picked her job over having a regular life. I really respected her. The way she handled the amateur small town police force was hysterical.
Although I don't think this is in the same category with "Fargo," "Clay Pigeons" is still a intriguing comedic thriller with strong acting and character development.
I would call it the Vince Vaughn movie for people who hate Vince Vaughn, and the Jeanane Garafelo movie for people who get sick of her Liberal politics but would like to see her play a fabulous character. "Clay Pigeons," despite it's flaws, is an exciting debut, and a worthwhile movie.
"The Boondock Saints" is an extremely over-hyped vigilante thriller that contains no depth beyond its initial macho revenge fantasy, but, despite moments of painful camp, doesn't have the sense to go all the way as a comedy. It would better serve as a satire on America's obsession with Machismo posturing and the view that violence is the best way to solve problems than the self-important bloodbath it becomes.
I'm not adverse to revenge movies, even extreme ones. "Taxi Driver" featured Travis Bickle blowing away pimps and thugs, but it was more of a character study than a vigilante movie. "God Bless America" trivialized violence, but it was a satire, and a good one at that. "Dead Man's Shoes" was a powerful statement on the consequences of violence.
I don't have any problem with violence in the media at all, except when it is portrayed as an easy way to solve real-life problems. People, I cannot stress this hard enough — there are consequences to violent retaliation and vigilante justice.
If this movie had taken a closer look at the psychological effects of murder on the perpetrators, it might have earned an extra star. But Connor and Murphy MacManus (Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Reedus) treat their new vocation like a new video game.
Now that I'm done beating you over the head with my Liberal values, let's talk shop. "The Boondock Saints" is the story of the McManus twins, two Irish-Catholic brothers who, after killing two Russian mobsters in self-defense, take it as a calling from God to clean the scum out of their crime-filled Boston home town, one criminal at a time.
The way they go about this is utterly unbelievable- they just purchase a bunch of guns and knives and off they go, blasting away thugs like they came straight out of "Duke Nuke'm." There's no depth to the McManus boys here — they don't have a thought in their heads other than the initial need for justice in their crime-filled city.
The only character with any depth is Paul Schmeck (Willem Defoe), an arrogant but brilliant gay cop who hates and fears his fellow homosexuals, even as they find themselves in his bed. I fear this happens far too often, when "straight guys" find the need for man-love, but still aren't willing to take on the stigma of being gay.
Initially, Schmeck wants nothing more to catch the McManus brothers, who the sympathetic masses have dubbed the "Saints." But as the Russian Mobsters start dropping like flies, Schmeck starts to believe that maybe the "Saints" aren't so detrimental after all. This could be an interesting revelation, except for the way it's done, which is just silly.
Along with Schmeck's arrogant brilliance and the brother's gleeful responses to the bloodletting, a lot of hyperkinetic fight scenes proceed. I just didn't buy our protagonists as badasses, and I'm not a fan of stylized violence unless it is directed by one man: Tarantino. The Russian characters were extremely stereotypical and one of them, Boris, had the corniest lines.
I know I'm going to offend a lot of people with this review, but "The Boondock Saints" wasn't my cup of tea. Many people may really like it, but I felt it was a simplistic, shallow, and meaningless excursion into something we've all felt like doing (vigilantism), but without the courage of its convictions to make us care about it's characters. And don't even get me started about a cross-dressing Defoe passing as a woman. Just… don't.


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by Rob Williams — Wednesday, August 24, 2016, 03:40 PM EDT
Google Daydream VR Platform Launches On Android 7.0 Nougat In A Few Short Weeks
We reported earlier this year on Daydream, a new Google solution for virtual reality. It's in effect set to become Google Cardboard's replacement, and requires Android 7.0 'Nougat' to use. If all of the required specs are met, then Google will denote compatible phones as 'Daydream Ready'.
If Google has its way, Daydream is going to be huge, and the company isn't going to leave it to chance that it's going to happen. As Bloomberg reports, the company has been investing 'hundreds of thousands' of dollars into various projects that will launch for Daydream, giving those who adopt the technology some exclusive content to enjoy.
The latest version of Android, Nougat, is required for Daydream
The report says that Google is working with Hulu on some projects, and also with some popular YouTubers, such as the Dolan twins and Justine Ezarik (iJustine). It's also noted that Alphabet is teaming up with some videogame producers and also sports leagues. Could we see more live sports in VR? Let's hope so.
Once launched, Daydream is going to be its own ecosystem, with a wide variety of content being made available. That doesn't just include watchable content, but also games and even apps. You could argue that Google is a bit late to this party, since Samsung has had GearVR for a while, and Oculus and HTC dominate the high-end market, but the reality is that we're still so early in the modern VR ecosystem; there's room for improvement. We'll soon see if Google has that improvement.
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Mike Boone Named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Tony Hart Published: October 7, 2020
A bright spot in an otherwise dark start to the season.
The Minnesota Vikings are off to a 1-2 start to the season, and there hasn't been much to celebrate, so let's hear it for Mike Boone for giving us some hope.
The NFL announced today that RB Mike Boone has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance against the Houston Texans.
The Vikings beat the Texans 31-23 with the help of Boone's forced a fumble from Texans punt returner DeAndre Carter in the first quarter of Sunday's game, the ball was recovered by the Vikes, and they turned that into a field goal that gave the Vikings a 10-0 lead.
This is the first time Boone has been named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week, and one of 18 different players claim 24 total NFC Player of the Week Honors since Head Coach Mike Zimmer was hired in 2014.
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If you work as a sole proprietor of your own business, it's important to plan ahead to make sure your taxes are paid and your business income and expenses are reported correctly. These Q&As may help answer questions you have about tax treatment of your business.
If you operate a business and you are not an employee, you are generally self-employed. You can be self-employed in addition to your regular job as an employee.
Am I still self-employed if I own a business?
Probably. If you own a small business, you are generally self-employed unless you have formed a corporation. You may be called a sole proprietor, a partner in a partnership, an independent contractor, or a consultant.
If you form a corporation, and the corporation pays you as an employee, you are not self-employed for tax purposes.
When you are self-employed, you pay Social Security and Medicare tax as self-employment tax. Unlike wage earners who pay half of Social Security and Medicare tax themselves and their employers pay the other half, self-employed persons pay the entire tax themselves.
What do I include as self-employment income?
You should report all earnings generated from your business as self-employment income, including revenue from customers, clients, and organizations. To calculate your net self-employment income, TaxAct reduces these earnings by your allowable expenses.
What are estimated tax payments and who has to pay them?
If you have any income that is not subject to withholding, including self-employment income, you may need to send tax payments to the IRS four times a year to avoid owing interest and penalties when you file your return. These payments are called quarterly estimated tax payments.
You generally must make estimated tax payments if you expect your tax liability to exceed you're the tax withheld from your pay by $1,000 or more.
Do I have to make estimated tax payments if I also have income tax withheld from my job?
You may not have to make estimated tax payments if you have enough tax withheld from your job to cover taxes on all your income, including your self-employment income. You can even increase the amount you have withheld from your paycheck so it covers income from both sources.
Make sure you have enough total tax withheld and paid in estimated taxes to avoid a large tax bill when you file.
Do I have to make estimated tax payments only on income tax?
Estimated tax payments should cover both self-employment tax and income tax. Otherwise, you may owe a large tax bill, and potentially interest and penalties, at the end of the year.
Where is self-employment income and expenses on my tax return?
If you are a sole proprietor, TaxAct reports your business income and expenses on Schedule C, Profit or Loss From Business.
TaxAct then reports all self-employment income on Schedule SE, Self-Employment Tax. If you file a joint return and you and your spouse both have self-employment income, TaxAct reports each spouse's self-employment income on his or her own Schedule SE.


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Blues Foundation Postpones Awards
The Blues Foundation has postponed until fall 2002 the presentation of its lifetime achievement awards to singer/guItarist Buddy Guy and Sun Records founder Sam Phillips, Billboard Bulletin reports. T
The Blues Foundation has postponed until fall 2002 the presentation of its lifetime achievement awards to singer/guItarist Buddy Guy and Sun Records founder Sam Phillips, Billboard Bulletin reports. The foundation's executive director, Howard Stovall, says, "We would rather present a top-level show next year than present something that does not include the people most appropriate to pay tribute to the enormous influence both these men have left on American music."
Previous recipients of the organization's lifetime achievement award include Ray Charles, Ruth Brown, Etta James, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Ahmet Ertegun, B.B. King, and the late John Lee Hooker.
As previously reported, the awards show was originally set for Oct. 22 at the House of Blues in Los Angeles.
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The Only Non-Toxic Makeup Artist in NYC That I Would Trust With My Wedding Makeup
All photos by Lydia Hudgens
Yes, I want to look radiant and beautiful on my wedding day. I want my makeup to cover blemishes so perfect it's like they never happened. (#flawless) I want my skin to glow like I'm an angel descending from heaven. I want any under eye circles resulting from the welcome drinks running late the night before to vanish. You know what? I might even want to try out some of that contouring magic.
But my daily makeup routine is fairly simple and light: tinted SPF moisturizer, a quick cat eye, mascara, and – if I'm feeling fancy – lipstick. All this contouring business scares the crap out of me, for the basic reason that I don't want to look like I stepped out of a YouTube makeup tutorial from a suburban, New Jersey-based 22-year-old.
Even scarier? Wearing a thick layer of conventional makeup for 12 hours. I've heard some horror stories from friends about wedding makeup, and if I ended up in a situation where I was trying to keep myself from clawing the makeup off my itchy skin, that would be a fail.
Luckily, when I started thinking about my wedding makeup, I found myself at a couple of different events with Rebecca Casciano, a non-toxic makeup artist. As far as we know, she's the only reputable nontoxic makeup artist living in New York City. And obviously, she's the only choice for me.
Rebecca Casciano has been a makeup artist for 16 years , working mostly in fashion, entertainment, and bridal makeup, and is a bridal makeup instructor for the Academy of Freelance Makeup. In other words, she's a professional. But she wasn't always into clean beauty.
"I suffered from chronic cystic acne for many years, and that inspired me to change my diet and lifestyle to one that was more positive and healthy," she told me. "So I started changing over my food and products around 1999, 2000. But my makeup was the last to go because, let's face it, I needed it to work, for my career and for my personal use. I couldn't find the right products at the time that were clean and plant-based, but that were also effective. All the lipsticks were shades of mauve and brown and I was a red lipstick kind of girl. So I kind of set it aside for a while until about 2008-2009, when I decided to go to the Institute for Integrative Nutrition to become a health coach. And that's when I made the commitment to change my makeup kit over to all natural and organic options. I realized I couldn't talk to women about wellness without looking at what we're putting on our skin, right? So that's when I opened that Pandora's box and started really researching ingredients and side effects and what products were available. So I was super excited to find there were so many great options."
So many options indeed! For my wedding makeup test, we met up at Follain in Soho, a new clean beauty store that has an amazing, well-lit space in the back for makeup application. Almost everything we used was from the store, except for one thing, which I'll tell you about below.
"The products that I'm using are all products that I've found not only to be clean, but also effective," she told me before we got started with my makeup test. "They're products that wear really well, that have beautiful pigment, that make the skin look really pretty, but are also free and clear of toxic ingredients."
"I've heard from brides and even my own mom that when you're getting your makeup done for an event or for pictures or something, all that makeup can start feeling really itchy and uncomfortable," I asked. "Are you less likely to get that with natural makeup or is that just a function of the weight of the products?
"I think you're much less likely to get it with natural products because they're just healthier for the skin," she said. "Often times makeup artists tend to use heavier foundations, some of the commercial brands, that can definitely feel more like a mask – especially for people who aren't used to wearing a lot of makeup, which happens a lot on wedding days. Sometimes the bride isn't a foundation person or a makeup person, so having that heavier look will definitely tend to be more irritating, but products that are made with natural ingredients tend to be just really gentle on the skin and they just feel better. Most of my clients tell me, 'I don't even feel like I'm wearing anything,' which is a really nice alternative to the airbrushed makeup look or the very heavy silicone-based foundation that many people tend to go for bridal makeup looks."
That's exactly what I was looking for. She smoothed out my skin with a lightweight foundation, contoured my cheeks, drew in a cat eye (my favorite look), and mixed a gorgeous, rich shade of dark purple for my lips. She was totally open to my feedback and suggestions. The whole process went beautifully. And I loved the result, don't you?
I'm also having Rebecca do my bridesmaids. She said that how much control I have over the look is entirely up to me, of course. "There are times where the bride says 'I want everyone to have this color lip,' but typically I kind of customize the look based on the person. So it really just depends on what we're going for," she said. "Sometimes it can be difficult to just choose one thing that looks good on everyone. I want everyone to feel comfortable in their makeup look."
Though, "Usually it's a little bit of a shorter session with each person just in the sake of time. We can always do touch-ups before everybody goes out. But it's definitely all about the bride so I always want to make sure she's getting the most time and the most pampering and her look is absolutely flawless."
With this advice, I decided to give my bridesmaids a color palette of possible lip colors that they can choose from. "I love that," Rebecca agreed. "So that way, if you have people with different skin tones they don't feel like they all have to choose the same look."
Rebecca offers makeup applications, one-on-one makeup lessons and group programs. To learn more about Rebecca and her services, visit www.rebeccacasciano.com."
Skincare:Osea Atmosphere Protection Cream, $46. May Lindstrom Jasmine Garden Botanical Mist, $60
Foundation:W3ll People Narcissist Foundation Stick, $28.99 Vapour Organic Beauty Soft Focus Foundation, $50
Concealer:W3ll People Bio Correct Concealer, $22.99
Blush:Jane Iredale PurePressed Blush in Barely Rose, $30
Brows:EcoBrow Defining Brow Wax in Sharon, $26
Highlighter:W3ll People Bio Brightener Stick, $23.99
Eyeshadow:rms beauty Swift Shadow in 43, $20
Eyeliner:Jane Iredale Mystikol Powdered Eyeliner in Onyx, $24 (brand new product! Not at Follain… yet.)
Mascara:W3ll People Expressionist Mascara, $21.99
Lip:rms beauty Lip 2 Cheek in Diabolique, $36 and Lip Shine in Royal, $25
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Xi vows crackdown after 31 dead in Xinjiang blasts
Chinese security personnel near a blast site which has been cordoned off, in downtown Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Thursday, May 22, 2014 [Xinhua]
Following deadly blasts in Urumqi on Thursday morning, Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed to severely punish those spreading terror in the country and spare no efforts in maintaining stability.
Chinese state run news agency Xinhua has said 31 people have died and more than 90 injured after explosions at an open air market in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
The report quoted eyewitness accounts as saying there could be up to a dozen blasts in the crowded area and that two vehicles rammed into a crowd of people throwing explosives at them.
A train station attack and bombing last month had shattered the peace in the western city of Urumqi, killing three and injuring seventy nine people.
Xinjiang, resource-rich and strategically located on the borders of central Asia, has been beset by violence for years.
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She does the Laundry, the groceries, and cooks, cleans and balances checkbooks while holding a baby on her hip. She is involved in multiple projects at once, sometimes works outside of the home, carpools, after waking the children up and helping them get ready for school, she is an activist for human rights, a voice in our communities and at the checkout when she has been charged too much for something, she fights for justice and fairness and yet she loves deeply and is not afraid to show it. She is as beautiful and fragile as the petals of a rose yet as strong as a Palm tree bending in the winds of a storm; she does not break easily. A mother can move mountains when she prays and children fear the Lord because of her. If she were to go on strike, it would be the end of the world. Within her there are life-giving properties. Without a mother there are no children, without children there are no families and without families there is no humanity.
On Mother's Day we celebrate the gift of God to all humanity, Mothers. For some it is a joyous day, a day of exchanges of gifts, love, hugs and kisses. For others it is a day of sadness remembering their mother who now is not with them. And for some it is a wretched day, a day when they remember that they never knew this person called a mother, a day when they remember their abandonment and or abuse.
While there are more good mothers in the world, we must also acknowledge the fact that there are mothers who left, mothers who weren't kind, mothers who abused, and mothers who just didn't care.
Psychologist, counselors and Pastors have agreed that the most influential relationship a person will ever have is the relationship between themselves and their mother; whether the mother was present or not, her actions or absence shapes or marks a child's life forever. It is no doubt that a mother is essential and important in life.
If a person feels loved and accepted, it can be traced back to a healthy childhood where mom and dad influenced acceptance. Sometimes this comes from grandmothers or aunts and uncles who helped to raise the child, but over all the love of a parent shapes a child's self-esteem and attitude toward themselves.
But sadly it is also true that if a person feels unloved and unaccepted, there is usually a trace of abandonment in that child's life and can usually be traced back to the parents.
The relationship between a child and his parents prepares that child to face the world and the relationships that await him.
To the mother's who have embraced this mission of parenting with love and total commitment, we applauded you today. Today we say thank you. We acknowledge your efforts and hard work. Life isn't perfect and we aren't perfect, but our children love us and need us in a way that is like no other.
It is not a secret that some of us moms have wanted to quit at some time. Motherhood is hard. Questions, comparisons, financial hardships, sickness, weariness, and some times just plain boredom can cause a woman to want to give up and run far away where she can regroup and refresh.
To the children and husbands and or families that surround our moms today, keep your eyes and your ears open for ways to help mom around the house, encourage her; love her. Watch your words; don't take her on guilt trips instead take her to the spa or her favorite places. Her heart is sensitive but beats for you.


Great knowledge, equipment, and vibes at Sports & Ortho. It's my second time here and if I ever need another PT clinic, I'm going back a third time.
Thank You Sports and Ortho! Once again you made my broken down body strong again. Thank you Caitlin for all you have done. Your your knowledge and skills go beyond comprehension… Thanks to Chrissy and Sam as well, you guys are awesome and Chrissy's Dry Needling is a Godsend!
When I first started therapy I was in moderate pain. Having physical therapy here at Beverly helped me get backed to where I was. I can do day-to-day activities pain-free. I also learned how important stretching is thanks to Jessica. Her and Tim made me feel comfortable with all the stretches. Overall, Sports & Ortho provided great customer service!
My knee was in pain before surgery. Christy showed me very helpful stretching techniques before surgery and after. Christy and the rest of the staff are outstanding. I will recommend Sports & Ortho to everyone I know!
I had stiffness in my calf and ankle area. I feel a lot better than when I first came. The biggest benefit for me was learning numerous ways to exercise certain areas pertaining to my problem. The best benefit is once I learned these exercises, I could do them on my own at home. Jessica & Dana are the best and I would recommend them.
Before I came to Sports & Ortho, I wasn't able to put on my shoes & socks, bend my knee to my chest, or pickup objects on the floor. Walking was difficult without a cane and it was difficult to get out of bed easily. Now, thanks to my professionals, I'm able to live life to the fullest! Thanks to Christy & Dana for all your help. Love you guys!
"Wow! What a great place. I've been to 2 different Physical Therapists before I found Sports Ortho and the experiences were all very very different. At Sports Ortho you really get the bang for your buck. Each session is 2 hours long. Which includes soft tissue massages, cardiovascular work, extensive stretching, and a more focused and intensive treatment that is based on your performance and your input. At Sports & Ortho every time you go there it is different. They focus on your weakness and give you well rounded treatment.
My experience with Cash was great. I'm still shocked on how much this guy knows. I train jiu jitsu all the time and had problems with my shoulder. After getting physical therapy with with Sports ortho I was able to get back to training thanks to Cash Dewitt. Also there were all kinds of age groups and people with different issues. He'll pin point and custom your work outs for you so that you can get right back on track or what ever your goals might be.
When I started with Travis I was extremely limited in all aspects of walking, balance, and endurance. With his incomparable techniques, exercises, massages, and never ending support, My life has improved with strength and knowledge of great therapy and exercises. Thank you Travis for your skill, patience, and knowledge. P.S. he's cute too!
Payal Korde was an excellent physical therapist who went above and beyond what I expected. Lisa at front desk was also wonderful.
Cash and the rest of the staff here are great! Very kind and welcoming and took a "whole body" approach that I appreciated. My neck and arm pain has gone from being a major hindrance to my life to being negligible. Thanks, guys!!
I have been so pleased with the service I received at Sports and Ortho. I don't usually do reviews, but that I thought I would write this one. About a year ago my knee starting hurting and I couldn't even run a half mile without intense pain in my knee. After only 5 sessions we started to notice progress as I could go up to a mile without pain. By my 10th session, I was running 3 miles without any pain, which is more than I had been able to do for more than a year.
They taught me some great stretches and strengthening exercises, which they really tailored to my current abilities and goals. Each day with them I received individual attention and truly enjoyed the time I got to spend with these wonderful people each day. You can tell that their job is more than just a job to them.
I think they do a great job. I came here for help with posture and hip pain and got good results on both. Cash is an excellent physical therapist. He really listens and was very attentive to my needs and concerns. Eric and Brennan were also excellent. All 3 spent a lot of time with me and made sure I did the exercises properly. They were all truly interested in my improvement and cared about me as a person. It is a very pleasant and accommodating place. I went home with an exercise program (complete with photos) that I can do at home. I highly recommend this location to anyone in need of physical therapy.
I had attended Sport & Ortho for an injury screen evaluation regarding a hip injury, and while ultimately, I opted for a different provider closer to my office (thinking convenience is key!), I was thoroughly impressed with Cash. He invested more time in a screen than I thought possible, while revealing a sound level of expertise and genuine concern/interest in my injury and resolving it. Following the screen, I voiced concerns over potentially working with techs & the multiple-patient model (it's never been a favorite business model of mine). Not only did Cash respond to my email immediately, but his response was again, like his screen, so unbelievably thorough and sincere. He was open to feedback and was so understanding when, after all these engagements, I went with a different provider (and I learned my lesson, convenience might not outweigh quality after all..). I hope I'm not injured again, but if so, I'd run(!) back to Cash!
My husband, though, has seen Cash regularly following surgeries on both his rib and toe. Cash has not only provided relief and strength to those areas, he's graciously worked to help my husband's (unrelated) knee pain, believing in both a holistic approach as well as the reality that everyone should be able to run pain free. This sort of genuine care and interest – as well as passion his work – is deeply appreciated as a patient.
Only been here a few months, wasn't expecting much as I hate meeting new people in this type of environment. However, I was surprisingly impressed. I came in with carpal tunnel syndrome, and shoulder issues, and i hardly feel the carpal tunnel in my wrists anymore. My shoulder, I am currently seeing Caitlyn who knows so much about treating my type of injury. She also does dry-needling which has helped a whole lot!!! The aides that help the therapists are so knowledgeable on the exercises which helps to condition at your best. I definitely feel like I am at the right place. Also, the hands on is the longest I've ever had, and I've been to three other places before this PT.
Last year, I injured my knee 6 weeks before the Chicago Marathon (also had NYC lined up after) and my doctor gave me the go to see a PT with no guarantee of whether I'll be able to run pain free or finish either one of the marathons at all. A friend recommended Sports and Ortho and my only regret is not coming here sooner! The facility is clean, location is convenient and easy to find, and the staff–they've always been so above and beyond with everything. Cash DeWitt was my PT at the time–very knowledgeable and a running expert. I went in at least 2-3 times a week and followed every single advise and take home exercises. Not only did my knee got better, my running form improved as well. I was able to get thru both Chicago (with a new personal best) and NYC pain free. I'm sure they treat every athlete, but if you're a runner, you won't regret coming here.
Dahlia Fahmy (Sports and Ortho PT and Sports Medicine) is the best – 5 Stars! She is a professional who is very knowledgable and helped me with my back pain. She and her staff are up to date on all the different methods (manual manipulation, exercises that concentrated on my specific back pain, stretching) for controlling the pain. The facility has a qualified, friendly staff who also stepped in when needed. Each week I learn more exercises, how they help and the correct way to do them.
I was so impressed with Dahlia and the way PT was done. So different than what I was expecting. I felt so much better and learned so much that I did 22 sessions with her last year. I'm back again this year for some help with a new pain and again have learned so much more. If I had my way, I would see her twice a week, every week. I highly recommend Dahlia you will not be disappointed.
I've been coming to this location to see the physical therapist, Cash, for knee pain from running. Cash has done an amazing job helping me rid my knees of the pain I've had, and he does so with a smile on his face and an eagerness to get me back on my feet.
Not only is he great to work with and extremely knowledgeable, but he is able to efficiently have multiple patients with appointments at once, and still give everyone the proper attention that is needed.
I highly recommend visiting this location for a screening, and definitely will continue to come to Cash in the future if need be.


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Military & Defense Contributors 2020-02-21T19:40:55Z
A federal court vacated convictions of 2 Zetas cartel hit men who killed a ICE agent in Mexico
The two hitmen, currently serving life for the killing, will face limited re-sentencing for the murder and attempted murder of a federal officer.
Here's what 2020 could have in store for the criminal groups dominating Mexico
Over the past decade, the criminal groups driving bloodshed in Mexico have changed in form and power. Here's what the next year could bring for them.
Gun battles on the border with the US show how deeply cartels have embedded themselves in Mexico
Violence between the Cartel del Noreste and police has been surging in the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo in Tamaulipas state in recent weeks.
More than 20 people were killed in an attack on a night club in one of Mexico's most violent states
An attack on a bar in Mexico's Gulf coast city of Coatzacoalcos killed more than 20 people and injured at least a dozen.
Military & Defense 2018-03-11T21:43:00Z
Mexico's surging narco violence is intensifying at the edges of one of its biggest tourist hotspots
Two recent high-profile incidents in Mexico's Mayan Riviera prompted warnings from the US government, but more sinister trends have been brewing for some time.
Mexico's ascendant Jalisco cartel may be copying the brutal tactics of the once-dominant Zetas
The kidnapping and killing of two government agents resembles the actions of another infamous Mexican crime group, the Zetas.
Mexico took down a US citizen who rose to the upper ranks of the vicious Zetas cartel
"This is a very good hit. It's a good feather in the hat of Mexican justice."
Mexican drug cartels are targeting a multibillion-dollar industry
Mexican criminal groups are terrorizing workers, deterring private investment, and sapping more than $1 billion in annual revenue from state coffers.
Mexico may be using another cartel kingpin to gain leverage with Trump
Mexico transferred another cartel kingpin to jail near the border, the same move they took with "El Chapo" Guzman several months before his extradition.
2 high-profile jailbreaks have put the weakness of Mexico's prisons on vivid display
Nearly two years after "El Chapo" Guzman's brazen jailbreak, inmates in Mexican prisons can still act with near impunity.
Mexican drug-war investigators have unearthed 300 skulls in mass graves in the last week
Investigators in Veracruz, on Mexico's Gulf coast, have discovered about 300 skulls buried in separate mass graves around the state over the last week.
Italy and Mexico tracked down a fugitive mafia leader using his Facebook posts
An Italian fugitive convicted on drug-trafficking charges was apprehended in Mexico over the weekend, apparently tracked down by his Facebook page.
'Veracruz is an enormous mass grave': 250 skulls found in hidden graves on Mexico's Gulf coast
Locals have long suspected the site where the skulls were found was used as a clandestine dumping ground for the bodies of organized-crime victims.
'I don't give a damn who you are': The roadside showdown that made a Mexican kingpin a marked man
US agents driving through a border town in late 1999 came face to face with one of Mexico's top cartel kingpins — a showdown they weren't sure they'd survive.
'El Chapo' Guzmán's legal fate has people in Mexico braced for bloody, 'unintended consequences'
Guzmán has pleaded not guilty, and many in Mexico are worried about what his fate in a US courtroom could mean for violence in their country.
Mexico is creating a 'monster' by using the US counterterrorism strategy on drug cartels


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Category: Awnings & Canopies
Michael Catalano, CEO
Capitol Awning Co.
Jamaica, N.Y.
IFAI member since: 1987
Most valued benefit: Education
Envision, build, repeat
March 1, 2016 | Awnings & Canopies, Business, Features, Management, Markets, Perspective
Michael Catalano treats his clients as strategic partners—and that keeps them coming back. "We have a saying here: It's not about the first job. It's about the next job," says Michael Catalano, CEO of Capitol Awning Co., Jamaica, N.Y. "And probably 90 percent or more of our work ends…
Angles of shade
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Tech giant Google™ relied on old-school textiles to help shed some shade on its new campus expansion. Google™ is known for its inventiveness, creativity and efficiency. It's no surprise that the unique Internet company continued that trend when it chose an industrial fabric solution for the ou…
Demand + supply = prevail
October 1, 2015 | Awnings & Canopies, Business, Features, Management, Markets, Perspective, Tents
Robert Cole brings decades of experience and common sense to the time-honored but always evolving economic model of supply and demand. One of the great things this industry has to offer is the quality of its suppliers," says Robert Cole, IFAI Honored Life Member (HLM) and owner of Goodwin-Cole, Sa…
Selling shade
August 1, 2015 | Awnings & Canopies, Features, Markets, Perspective
Conrad Masterson builds his business by focusing on what clients really want—and what employees need. "The first thing I learned when I entered the shade sail industry was to focus on what the customer really wants," says Conrad Masterson, president of SHADE Industries, Phoenix, Ariz. "T…
Shade sails on ice
June 1, 2015 | Awnings & Canopies, Markets, Projects
A goal of the restoration of New York City's Riverbank State Park ice rink, completed in December 2014, was to extend the season for the ice by protecting it from increased sun exposure it experienced in late winter. Considering the facility's high visibility due to its location—69 feet above …
Printed, practical and appealing
June 1, 2015 | Awnings & Canopies, Features, Markets
Fabric graphics projects enhance public spaces thanks to their aesthetic, acoustic and eco-friendly properties. When 114 million viewers tuned in to watch Super Bowl XLIX on Feb. 1, 2015, they partook in a visual feast of fast-moving plays, dazzling electronic displays and big-screen graphics. TV vi…
Shades of urban renewal
June 1, 2015 | Awnings & Canopies, Features
Urban renewal is a trend whose time has come and stayed—and shade components are playing a starring role. It wasn't long ago that downtowns seemed more like ghost towns in many urban areas. The promise of larger lawns, less traffic and easily accessible malls drew people to the suburbs instead o…
A round of shade
May 1, 2015 | Awnings & Canopies
Aresidential remodeling job transformed a Tucson, Ariz., home and back yard into a relaxing private oasis—minus the gently wafting shade of palm trees or any shade at all. The homeowners contacted Phoenix-based SHADE Industries® to devise an elegant solution to a glaring problem. The SHADE Indust…
An awning of a different color
April 2, 2015 | Awnings & Canopies
Carrying the load: Framed awnings and tensile awnings must meet different engineering and code standards. Erik Jarvie, structural engineer and sales manager for TensionStructures (a division of Eide Industries Inc., Cerritos, Calif.) lays it out straight on the curvy business of tensile awnings: "…
Behind the curves
April 1, 2015 | Awnings & Canopies, Features
Tensile structures add exciting new dimensions —and distinct engineering challenges— to the commercial shade products market. It could be said, like the mythical Greek lion-goat-snake beast the chimera, that the tensile awning is a creature of blended ancestors. Not long ago, structures with ten…


Took in the Vancouver Art Gallery's July FUSE event on July 19, this one produced in conjunction with the Arrival Agency. Lots going all evening on the various floors.
Crowds outside the Vancouver Art Gallery's FUSE event on Friday July 19 2013.
Crowds inside the Vancouver Art Gallery's FUSE event on Friday July 19 2013.
Artist Paul Wong, left, chats with VAG Young Associate Spencer Denton at the Vancouver Art Gallery's FUSE event on Friday July 19 2013. Playing on the wall behind is a Wong presentation.
A view over Robson Square from the top floor of the Vancouver Art Gallery during the FUSE event on Friday July 19 2013.
DOA front man Joe Keithley was in town playing a gig during the band's farewell tour. Joe has decided to seek the NDP nomination in Coquitlam – Burke Mountain in order to run in the upcoming May provincial election. We decided to take a few portraits in front of the BC Legislature building in the afternoon. Here's a few images from that shoot and one from the show.


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Patron: Professor Lord Naren Patel KT, FRCOG, FMedSci, FRSE
Chair of Trustees: Professor Sir Richard Gardner FIAT (Hon) FRS
Registered Office: 5 South Parade, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7JL
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AS-ET ANNUAL LECTURES 2019
The AS-ET Trustees are pleased to announce the fifth annual lectures to be given in London and Manchester. The AS-ET lectures are given by eminent scientists who are leaders in their fields, and are aimed at a general audience so you will not need a detailed knowledge of the topic to enjoy them and they may also be of interest to members of your family.
Sweetness and Light: studying the molecular basis of diabetes
Professor Dame Frances Ashcroft DBE, BA, PhD, ScD, FRMedSci, FRS
London Venue
Wednesday 16th October 2019 at 5.00pm
Manchester Venue
Monday 28th October 2019 at 5.00pm
Booking fee - £10 to include a prize draw and a wine reception
The AS-ET Trustees would like to clarify a reference to free tickets for the AS-ET Lecture made in a recent email that you may have seen. We do have a very small number of free tickets to give to junior technical staff on application to contact@as-et.org.uk
Sponsors of the lecture are also given a small number of free tickets to distribute as they wish. All other tickets are on sale for the very reasonable price of £10, which includes the wine reception after the lecture.
Book Tickets - London
Book Tickets - Manchester
Dame Frances' research is concerned with the study of ion channels and their role in the release of insulin from the pancreas in response to rising blood sugar levels. The research group she leads has an international reputation for their work on insulin secretion, type II diabetes and neonatal diabetes.
She has received many honours and awards indicating the value of her work including:
Elected Fellow of the Royal Society
The Walter B Cannon Award of the American Physiological Society (the Societies highest honour)
The L'Oreal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science
The Croonian Lecture and Medal of the Royal Society
Honorary Doctorates from several Universities including Cambridge
The award of DBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours in 2015 for her services to Medical Science and the Public Understanding of Science
Dame Francis is an excellent speaker as her lectures on You Tube will illustrate, we are very grateful to have her as our 5th Annual Lecturer.


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import java.util.Set;

/**
 * Represents a method call.
 */
final class PSubCallInvoke extends AExpression {

    private final Method method;
    private final Type box;
    private final List<AExpression> arguments;

    PSubCallInvoke(Location location, Method method, Type box, List<AExpression> arguments) {
        super(location);

        this.method = Objects.requireNonNull(method);
        this.box = box;
        this.arguments = Objects.requireNonNull(arguments);
    }

    @Override
    void extractVariables(Set<String> variables) {
        throw createError(new IllegalStateException("Illegal tree structure."));
    }

    @Override
    void analyze(Locals locals) {
        for (int argument = 0; argument < arguments.size(); ++argument) {
            AExpression expression = arguments.get(argument);

            expression.expected = method.arguments.get(argument);
            expression.internal = true;
            expression.analyze(locals);
            arguments.set(argument, expression.cast(locals));
        }

        statement = true;
        actual = method.rtn;
    }

    @Override
    void write(MethodWriter writer, Globals globals) {
        writer.writeDebugInfo(location);

        if (box.clazz.isPrimitive()) {
            writer.box(box.type);
        }

        for (AExpression argument : arguments) {
            argument.write(writer, globals);
        }

        method.write(writer);
    }

    @Override
    public String toString() {
        return singleLineToStringWithOptionalArgs(arguments, prefix, method.name);
    }
}