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Getting and Keeping People Involved in Mediation
Ozell Sutton
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You'd be amazed that we have only 4 people in the program, we have the support group of 3 people which makes us 7, and we have a board that support us. That itself responds to your question. If you are small but you have ideas, then you have to be strategic with what you want to amplify for this kind of impact that you expect to have. We have strategic alliances. It is not a membership organization. Network is no longer a meaning for me because there are so many networks and they are nets that aren't working. We don't rush to network, you just identify a strategic partner and who shares your vision, who has the capacity, and the means so you share the vision. you share the means, and you have the infrastructure that can carry out peace work then your ??partner does?? Because we know for sure, the kind of idea we lodge, will be expanded because the people have that as a mission. Working with churches because they have peace as a mandate, and reconciliation as a mandate, is part of ???, they become our strategic partners and not ??? churches. It's like structures of the church, think about the justice and peace commission within the church, you think about National Council of Churches. Currently we are working with the NCCK, the Peace Corps National Conference of Tanzania, and also the Supreme Muslim Council, so these are Protestant, Muslim and Catholic who are working on peace in Tanzania. We support that group. They have the means, they have the vision, they have the capacities, , so what they need is to know how we go about it. We discuss together the design together the implementation process. They implement because we are too few to implement. We also set dates, we set a follow-up process, and also a time frame. Then we reassess what we have achieved, redesigned, restrategized, and then move ahead. We see our mission as that of accompaniment, this is our strategy. We over-see the process as it evolves with the objective of seeing the millions of structures that are informed, that we call the peace infrastructure.
It's very strategic. I can give you some of the people that we work with as members of our strategic network. In America, we work with the CWS, which is the Church World Service. We work closely with churches and their missions. We work closely with CRS, Catholic Relief Services, one of our strategic partners. We work with Eastern Mennonite University, another of our strategic partners. From afar, we work with Notre Dame, and I say from afar because some of the members of our organizations and colleagues have studied at Notre Dame. One of our close partners is a lecturer from Notre Damne John Paul Lederach. We partner also with Mennonite Central Community (MCC), so these are strategic partners from a continent afar, America.
In Europe, we have a large network, FEWER, a Forum of Early Warning and Early Response based in London who work with ECCP, which is European Convention for Conflict Prevention, those are our partners there. We have a concession of donors who support our work.
On the continent we have formed alliances with whom we work critically like the Catholic Church in the Congo, who would be one of our strategic partners, simply because they have infrastructure, they have the vision and they want to act, and they also have problems to deal with, huge problems. We work with the council churches of Sudan, Sudan Council of Churches and the Sudan New Council of Churches. We closely work with them. Last year we went to Khartoum, to support work for the Council of Churches. We work with the Africa Inter-Africa in the horn of Africa and we work with WANEPP in West Africa and CEPP, this is a center in Cameroon, in central Africa, so we have those critical partners to create our net, but our net that is working.
How we work maybe would be the question. They have a need that is getting bigger and they need support because they know the work will do, and so they call upon us and we go there and we support the work that they do. We might have a need in East Africa or the Horn of Africa or wherever we know there is a need. We know the competence we can get from WANEPP or from EMU or from other partners that we have and we draw from them, we call them and they support our work. The most recent example is that we are now engaging in terms of expanding the capacity building program, working on early warning and early response in terms of peacebuilding. We engage in a series of training of early warning and early response on the continent after peace building and conflict transformation. We come to deepen the conflict transformation processes by using the early warning, which refines the analysis of conflict intervention and also refines the strategies for intervention, because it gives scenarios that we can work with and reprocess them of the work that you do. We ask our West Africa brothers and sisters to come to East Africa and be part of us, to train the people of the Horn of Africa. I'll be going in September to West Africa and to support the work that WANEPP is doing in there. On several occasions we've gone even to ??? which is Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea, in West Africa to support the work of women for peace.
That integration for me is key to create a whole movement on the continent that is moving towards peace. It's not sectorial peace that we want. We want a very integrative peace that allows the creation of an African consciousness about the problem, to know what is happening to others back there, how to live in solidarity with them, and they know what you are undergoing and will be in solidarity with you. That's how exactly you need to go. It is much in our tradition, as Africans that is more community oriented intervention which is deeply based on solidarity versus individual achievement.


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Often have the frontend crash when entering a netvision channel. This seems to be caused by something in the paththumb download. If I update the database to set all the paththumbs of the channel to be the same local file image no crash. Also after a few crash if all the paththumb images are download and are in the cache then also no crash. Looks like mostly occurs for channels where there are many directories (~10 or more) Downloading of video thumbnails do not cause a crash.
Downloading of the paththumbs looks quite strange. Starts with no images, then images blink on and off as they download, then when all are downloaded, all the images pop up.
gdb.txt.gz (5.5 KB) - added by anonymous 8 years ago.
mythdownloadmanager.patch (1019 bytes) - added by Jonatan <mythtv@…> 8 years ago.
Chris, can you look at this and decide whether it's anything we need to deal with? The crash is actually in Qt code, I cannot reproduce, but it's called from within MythDownloadManager?. Gut says it's a Qt bug, but worth one more look.
Auric, your backtrace is a crash, not a hang. No further info needed.
For general info, qt version.
Seems like there are some thread safety issues in MythDownloadManager?. The attached patched tries to solve them.
Fix race condition and potential segfault in MythDownloadManager?.
Put a lock around the creation of the MythDownloadManager? to make sure we don't get two created by a potential race condition.
Put a lock around access to the QNetworkDiskCache when called via MythDownloadManager::GetLastModified?().
Fixes #9231 using ideas from Jonatan from comhem.se, but most of the patch (and potential issues) are mine.


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Another great Netflix show is coming to an end. Its funny, its heartwarming, a great watch. Don't miss out on Workin' Moms.
Another Netflix show is coming to an end this year. Even though Netflix has canceled several series because of its massive loss of subscribers, the saga of canceling and ending shows still continues. Workin' Moms, a comedy series from Canada, will stop after its seventh season; it was just revealed. But this isn't yet another show that Netflix has canceled. Although this Netflix show is coming to an end, on the bright side, seven seasons is a pretty solid run for any show.
Furthermore, many shows naturally end after these many seasons as people want to discover new avenues by closing the old chapters. However, this will be disappointing for Workin' Moms lovers. Jessalyn Wanlim, Dani Kind, Enuka Okuma, Juno Rinaldi, and the show's creator Catherine Reitman star in the comedy series Workin' Moms, which centers on four working mothers. The story is about the four coming together by their shared position as "working parents'' and their membership in the same mommy-and-me parenting club, which forces them into what, at first glance, appears to be an odd friendship group.
The show primarily focuses on the difficulties and tribulations of working motherhood and the hindrance it puts on them. Furthermore, these women are all over the place, juggling the demands of their children's needs with those of their employment. In addition, other issues like postpartum depression, identity problems, and the general upheaval that comes with having young children haunt them.
According to Deadline, the show's creator Catherine Reitman remarked, "To our fantastic fans, making this show has been the journey of my life." With a three-month-old and a two-year-old, Philip Sternberg and I began the first season to tell the tales of four imperfect mothers who dared to venture outside of the confines of their nursery.
Reitman expresses gratitude to CBC and Netflix for supporting Working' Moms through their comedic programming. Furthermore, she thanked the show's writers, cast, and production team for their work on the project. But unfortunately, everything comes to an end eventually, which appears to be the reason this Netflix show is coming to an end.
All four of the women will "confront demons from their past in order to move ahead into their future" in season 7, picking up where season 6 left off. As the four parents come to terms with their initial beginning from, where they're going, and what impact they'll leave on their work and for their children, parenthood, relationships, and career decisions will be put to the test, stated by the Deadline. Workin' Moms has six seasons, all of which are currently streaming on Netflix. The seventh season is expected to air sometime in the winter of 2023.
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Creating with Allie: Christmas card with Year of Cheer DSP - Celebrate the Season!!
Christmas card with Year of Cheer DSP - Celebrate the Season!!
Hello Friends, During the next following days I will be sharing the cards we made at my last card class!! (shown below) This is my monthly card class that is being held every third Saturday of the month, so if you are local to me (Frisco TX) you might want to come and join us..
These events are truly fun! I love getting together with friends and make cards.. this month's and next month's will be Christmas cards.. so if you still need to make Christmas cards, consider coming to one of these.. Subscribe to my email list HERE to get the schedule on my upcoming classes.
The first card is really easy to duplicate, I die cut a snowflake from the trim your stockings framelits since the DSP has snowflakes, and the sentiment is from the coordinating stamp set tags and trimmings, this is a great bundle!! and when you get them together you actually save 10% on both items..
I accented the sentiment with shimmer ribbon in black and a little bit of the silver washi tape from the year of cheer collection!
Below is the video tutorial I made about this card around September, when the holiday catalog went live.. Hope you enjoy!!


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Meet the First Muslim Mayor of London...
By Soeren Kern
Conservative Party candidate Zac Goldsmith accused Khan of giving "platform, oxygen and cover" to Islamic extremists. He also accused Khan of "hiding behind Britain's Muslims" by branding as "Islamophobes" those who shed light on his past.
"The questions are genuine, they are serious. They are about his willingness to share platforms with people who want to 'drown every Israeli Jew in the sea.' It's about his having employed someone who believed the Lee Rigby murder was fabricated. It's about his career before being an MP, coaching people in how to sue the police." — Conservative Party candidate Zac Goldsmith.
In 2008, Khan gave a speech at the Global Peace and Unity Conference, an event organized by the Islam Channel, which has been censured repeatedly by British media regulators for extremism. Members of the audience were filmed flying the black flag of jihad while Khan was speaking.
"I regret giving the impression I subscribed to their views and I've been quite clear I find their views abhorrent." — Sadiq Khan.
"A Muslim man with way too many extremist links to be entirely coincidental is now the Mayor of London. I suppose this is hardly a shock, though. The native English are a demographic minority (and a rapidly dwindling one) in London, whilst Muslims from Pakistan and Bangladesh are a rapidly expanding demographic." — British politician Paul Weston.
Labour Party politician Sadiq Khan has been sworn in as mayor of London. He is the first Muslim to lead a major European capital. Khan, 45, is the London-born son of Pakistani immigrants. His father was a bus driver and he grew up with seven siblings in a government-subsidized apartment. He studied law, became a university professor and served as chairman of the civil liberties pressure group Liberty. He was elected to Parliament in 2005.
Khan's supporters say he is the epitome the Muslim immigrant success story. Khan — who won 57% of the ballot, or 1.3 million votes, a number which happens to be roughly equal to Muslim population of London — has promised to be "the British Muslim who takes the fight to the extremists." Others are not so sure.
During the election campaign, Khan faced a steady stream of allegations about his past dealings with Muslim extremists and anti-Semites. has promised to be "the British Muslim who takes the fight to the extremists." Others are not so sure. During the election campaign, Khan faced a steady stream of allegations about his past dealings with Muslim extremists and anti-Semites.
Khan's opponent, Conservative Party politician Zac Goldsmith, drew attention to Khan's past career as a human rights lawyer that included repeated public appearances alongside radical Muslims.
Goldsmith accused Khan of giving "platform, oxygen and cover" to Islamic extremists. He also accused Khan of "hiding behind Britain's Muslims" by branding as "Islamophobes" those who shed light on his past.
In an interview with the London Evening Standard, Goldsmith said:
"To be clear, I have never suggested he [Khan] is an extremist but without a shadow of doubt he has given platform, oxygen and cover to people who are extremists.
"I think he is playing with fire. The questions are genuine, they are serious. They are about his willingness to share platforms with people who want to 'drown every Israeli Jew in the sea.'
"It's about his having employed someone who believed the Lee Rigby murder was fabricated. It's about his career before being an MP, coaching people in how to sue the police.
"It just goes on and on and on. To pretend those are not legitimate questions, to pretend that by asking those questions newspapers, Londoners or my campaign are engaging in Islamophobia is unbelievably irresponsible.
"It is just obscene that somebody who wants to be the mayor of the world's greatest city, to be in charge of our police and security, should behave not only with such bad judgment but in a way that is totally shameless."
Goldsmith also drew attention to Khan's ties with Suliman Gani, a Muslim cleric in Tooting, the constituency in South London where Khan is an MP. "To share a platform nine times with Suliman Gani, one of the most repellent figures in this country, you don't do it by accident," Goldsmith said.
Goldsmith was referring to a Sunday Times exposé, which revealed that between 2004 and 2013, Khan had spoken alongside Gani on at least nine occasions, "even though Gani has called women 'subservient' to men and condemned homosexuality, gay marriage, and even organ transplants."
Gani — who has ties to the extremist Islamist group Hizb-ut-Tahrir, and has rallied in support of Shaker Aamer, an al-Qaeda terrorist who was detained at Guantanamo Bay — is also linked to the London-based Tayyibun Institute, which the British government says "tolerates or promotes non-violent extremism."
According to the Times, on the night of the Paris attacks in November 2015, Gani appeared at an "Islamic question time" event in Bedford, where speakers reportedly told British Muslims to "struggle" for an "Islamic state."
Khan and Gani first shared a platform in August 2004 at an event organized by Stop Political Terror, a group supported by Anwar al-Awlaki, a radical American imam who was killed in 2011 by a CIA-led drone strike in Yemen. According to the Times, Khan spoke at least four times at events organized by Stop Political Terror, which has since merged with CAGE, a group thatcalled the Islamic State butcher Jihadi John a "beautiful young man."
In an interview with the Times, Davis Lewin, deputy director of the Henry Jackson Society, an anti-extremism think tank, said:
"Gani has campaigned on behalf of convicted terrorists, appeared at events designed to undermine government counter-radicalization strategies, including sharing platforms with a pro-terrorist organization such as CAGE, and is said to hold repugnant views about women and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans community.
"Given that the UK, and London in particular, is a major target for Islamist-inspired terrorist attacks, it is intolerable to see any politician, much less one seeking such a vitally important office as mayor of London, associate with an individual such as this.
"Mr Khan's reportedly repeatedly sharing a platform with this man, whose views are widely available, is deeply alarming."
Khan also spent years campaigning to prevent Babar Ahmad from being extradited to the United States on charges of providing material support to terrorism. Ahmad, who admitted his guilt, later said that his support for the Taliban was "naïve."
In 2002, Khan represented the leader of the Nation of Islam, Louis Farrakhan. Khan tried to reverse a decision by the Home Office, which had banned Farrakhan from entering the UK due to fears that his anti-Semitic views would stir up racial hatred. Farrakhan has called Jews "bloodsuckers" and referred to Judaism as "a gutter religion."
At the time, Khan said: "Mr. Farrakhan is not anti-Semitic and does not preach a message of racial hatred and antagonism." Khan added:
"Farrakhan is preaching a message of self-discipline, self-reliance, atonement and responsibility. He's trying to address the issues and problems we have in the UK, black on black crime and problems in the black community. It's outrageous and astonishing that the British Government is trying to exclude this man."
Khan now says: "Even the worst people deserve a legal defense."
In 2004, Khan was the chief legal advisor to the Muslim Council of Britain, a group linked to the Muslim Brotherhood. Khan defended Yusuf al-Qaradawi, an Egyptian-born Islamist who has been banned from entering the UK. Al-Qaradawi has expressed support for Hamas suicide bombings against Israel: "It's not suicide, it is martyrdom in the name of Allah." According to Khan, however, "Quotes attributed to this man may or may not be true."
Also in 2004, Khan shared a platform with a half-dozen Islamic extremists in London at a political meeting where women were told to use a separate entrance. One of the speakers was Azzam Tamimi, who has said he wants Israel destroyed and replaced with an Islamic state. Another speaker was Daud Abdullah, who has led boycotts of Holocaust Memorial Day. Yet another speaker was Ibrahim Hewitt, a Muslim hardliner who believes that adulterers should be "stoned to death."
In 2006, Khan attended a mass rally in Trafalgar Square to protest the publication of cartoons of Mohammed by Western newspapers. One of those present at the rally was Tamimi, who told Sky News: "The publication of these cartoons will cause the world to tremble. Fire will be throughout the world if they don't stop." Khan defended Tamimi: "Speakers can get carried away but they are just flowery words."
Also in 2008, Khan wrote that Turkey should be allowed to join the European Union in order to prove that the bloc is not a "Christian Club" that discriminates against Muslims:
"Muslims across Europe will see the question for Turkish admission to the EU as a clear test of European inclusion. If the door is slammed shut it will be understood by 20 million Muslim citizens of the EU that the basis of the decision to treat Turkey differently to new members like Bulgaria or Romania has been made on the basis that Europe is a 'Christian Club.'
"Some will see this as a clear indication that Muslims can never be a part of the story of Europe or the West. That will undermine everybody working to say that of course one can be British, European and Muslim, or French, European and Muslim."
In 2009, when Khan was the Minister for Community Cohesion in charge of government efforts to eradicate extremism, he gave an interview to the Iran-backed Press TV. He describedmoderate Muslims as "Uncle Toms," a racial slur used against blacks to imply that they are too eager to please whites.
In the same interview, Khan expressed support for boycotts of Israeli products: "You know, there's nothing wrong, and I encourage people to protest, to demonstrate, to complain, to write into newspapers and TV, to, if you want to boycott certain goods, boycott certain goods — all lawful means open in a democratic society."
In 2012, Khan addressed and praised the Federation of Student Islamic Societies (FOSIS), an umbrella group founded by activists from the Muslim Brotherhood. The British government hascriticized FOSIS for promoting Islamic extremism.
In 2014, Khan expressed support for Baroness Warsi, who resigned from Prime Minister David Cameron's cabinet because she felt that Cameron was insufficiently critical of Israel. In an essay for the Guardian, (which has now been removed from the Guardian's website) Khan wrote:
"Warsi must be listened to when she says, 'our response to [Gaza] is becoming a basis for radicalization that could have consequences for us for years to come' [...] The government's failure to criticise Israel's incursion is not just a moral failure — it goes directly against Britain's interests in the world and risks making our citizens less safe as a result."
Commentator Anthony Posner wrote:
"Although Khan has assured Londoners that he would not use the mayoral office as 'a pulpit to pronounce on foreign affairs,' one wonders if he would really be able to remain neutral if London was once again dealing with large anti-Israel demos. On the basis of his response to Warsi's resignation, it seems unlikely that he would show restraint."
In March 2016, Khan was pressured to fire a top aide, Shueb Salar, after the Daily Mailrevealed that Salar was sending misogynistic messages on social media: "Along with homophobic and sexist comments, Salar jokes about rape and murder, claims Bengali people 'smell' and said he thought the slaying of soldier Lee Rigby by extremists in 2013 may have been fabricated."
In May, a close ally of Khan, Labour politician Muhammed Butt, apologized for sharing a Facebook post which compared Israel with Islamic State.
In an election debate aired by the BBC on April 18, Khan said he had "never hidden" the fact that he had represented "some pretty unsavory characters." When asked if he regretted sharing a platform with extremists, he said: "I regret giving the impression I subscribed to their views and I've been quite clear I find their views abhorrent."
Former Labour Party manager Rob Marchant said he was worried about Khan's links to extremists, but that he should be given the benefit of the doubt:
"While this dabbling with Islamist politics may well have been more to do with a streak of ruthless populism in Khan in building political support, than a genuine meeting of minds with the Islamists, it does cast some doubt upon both his judgement and his values."
By contrast, British politician Paul Weston, who has long cautioned about the Islamization of Britain, warned that Khan's rise is a harbinger of things to come:
"The previously unthinkable has become the present reality. A Muslim man with way too many extremist links to be entirely coincidental is now the Mayor of London. I suppose this is hardly a shock, though. The native English are a demographic minority (and a rapidly dwindling one) in London, whilst Muslims from Pakistan and Bangladesh are a rapidly expanding demographic.....
"In a couple more decades Britain may well have its first Muslim Prime Minister, and I think we can safely assume he will be of the same ideological stock as Sadiq Khan.... Reality cannot argue with demographics, so the realistic future for Britain is Islamic."
Soeren Kern is a Senior Fellow at the New York-based Gatestone Institute. He is also Senior Fellow for European Politics at the Madrid-based Grupo de Estudios Estratégicos / Strategic Studies Group. Follow him on Facebook and on Twitter. His first book, Global Fire, will be out in 2016.


Chinese scientists have developed a new material that can use light to efficiently and safely purify water.
Photocatalytic methods offer environmentally safe water purification, but the catalysts required in the process are usually metal-based, which can cause second pollution.
Scientists from the Institute of Process engineering under the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Yangzhou University have designed an efficient metal-free catalyst for photocatalytic water purification.
They utilize nanosheets of graphitic carbon nitride, an ultra-thin two-dimensional material with the right electronic properties to absorb the light and generate reactive oxygen. Its structure helped to facilitate the reaction by generating plenty of hydrogen peroxide, which efficiently kills bacteria.
Results showed that with this catalyst, pathogen-rich water can be rapidly purified in 30 minutes with a disinfection efficiency of over 99 percent under visible-light irradiation. It can also avoid secondary pollution or heavy metal ion residues.
The research team intends to improve the material before it is ready for commercial use. They plan to expand the material's ability to absorb photons, develop antibacterial fibers and refine the nanosheet preparation process.
The research was published in the journal Chem.


Rhayader, the first town on the River Wye, is known for its warm welcome. The town used to have the most pubic houses in Wales – that's not the case now but there is still a fair selection of pubs and cafes when you want something to eat.
It's well worth parking the car and spending time in the town wandering around. Visit the Tourist Information Centre and Rhayader's Museum and Gallery which gives you a fascinating insight in the town past and present, or browse in the antique and craft shops. We are lucky to have an excellent butcher in the town selling locally produced Welsh beef and lamb, and you will find most things from the essentials to gifts in the range of independent small shops.
There are plenty of circular walks from the both the cottage and the town.
The Elan Valley is a must. Supplying the city of Birmingham with water the reservoirs and dams are spectacular throughout the year.
The Hafod Estate and Devils Bridge are not far and would make an interesting day out. You can see why Turner painted here on his travels through Wales.
The Wye Valley Walk passes through Rhayader as does the Sustrans Cycle Route 8. The list of places to go are endless, our recommendation is that you look at rhayader.co.uk before you go to far.


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South Division Star of the Week: Frankie Melton, forward, Shreveport Mudbugs
Shreveport Mudbugs forward Frankie Melton, 19, had an explosive home debut for the Mudbugs as the 5'8/170 lbs. native of St. Louis, MO, totaled four points in two games as the Mudbugs took three of four points in their series against the Lone Star Brahmas. Melton had three goals and an assist in the two games, which included two goals in Friday's 5-4 shootout loss. Melton leads the Mudbugs in scoring so far this season with 10 points in 6 games played. "Frankie is a very talented player who has worked very hard to accomplish his position on the team. His success comes from his high level of competitiveness and his perseverance," said Mudbugs head coach Karlis Zirnis.
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Bisphosphonate 'Drug Holidays': Are They Beneficial?
John Schieszer, MA
Although a "drug holiday" from bisphosphonate therapy is not justified in certain patients, such as those who remain at high risk for spine fracture, it may be reasonable for patients who are not at high risk, according to some experts.
Studies have shown that bisphosphonates accumulate in bone, leading to a reservoir that continues to be released for months or years after treatment is stopped.
"A bisphosphonate holiday is never required, but it can be considered in patients who, after 3 to 5 years of therapy, are at modest risk for fracture," said Michael McClung, director of the Oregon Osteoporosis Center in Portland. "In my opinion, most patients are candidates for a holiday after 10 years of therapy except those patients who have had recent hip or spine fracture."
How Long Should a Drug Holiday Last?
The duration of a holiday after risedronate therapy should be 1 year, whereas duration of 2 to 3 years is appropriate for patients who have been treated with alendronate or zoledronic acid, according to Dr. McClung.
"At the end of those intervals, the patient should be reassessed and treatment restarted if the patient meets criteria for osteoporosis therapy," he said.
It is important to note, however, that these recommendations are not evidence-based. Rather, they are based on the limited clinical information and knowledge of bisphosphonate pharmacology, according to Dr. McClung.
He also said that there does not appear to be a greater effect on fracture risk with bisphosphonate therapy of more than 3 years compared with shorter-term therapy (1 to 3 years). It is unknown whether the duration of therapeutic response after stopping treatment might be longer if there has been a longer duration of prior treatment.
"It is crucial if a drug holiday is taken that the patient is not forgotten, and they are started back on treatment," Dr. McClung said in an interview with Endocrinology Advisor. "They can't be forgotten; they need to be reassessed and bone mineral density is part of that risk of fracture."
The only duration-dependent risk of long-term bisphosphonate therapy is atypical femoral fracture. The risk for that complication is reported to decrease rapidly, by 70% per year, when treatment is stopped, according to Dr. McClung. The rationale for a bisphosphonate holiday is to allow this decrease in risk for atypical femoral fracture to occur without incurring increased risk for fragility fracture while off therapy.
Official Opinion
Bart L. Clarke, MD, professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and a spokesman for the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), said the ASBMR currently does not have an official policy on bisphosphonate drug holidays. However, the society has a task force that is just completing its work, and a manuscript summarizing guidance on this topic will be issued shortly.
"Generally, I would give a holiday after 5 years of oral bisphosphonate therapy or after 3 years of intravenous zoledronic acid therapy in most patients, per the FDA recommendation. The only patients to whom I wouldn't give a drug holiday are those who have had a fracture while on treatment or those whose femoral neck T-scores are below –2.5 at the end of their 3 to 5 years of treatment," Dr. Clarke told Endocrinology Advisor.
"Alendronate is thought to stay in the skeleton as long as 10 years after the last dose is taken and slowly washes out of the skeleton over that interval. All bisphosphonates are similar, with varying duration of this interval," he said.
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The index of legal right for creditors and borrowers in South Korea ranges from 0 (no rights) to 10 (strong rights). Stronger legal rights such as efficient bankruptcy procedures, rules for financial disclosure, clear property rights, etc. facilitate lending.


Do you (or one of your whānau) want to get a Learner Drivers License for FREE?
Hapū members (16 years and up) can attend a free one day course and get a Learners License, while learning together with whānau!
There are three dates: Wednesdays 9, 16 and 23 November 2016.
You will learn at the Maungaharuru-Tangitū Trust office, 15 Hardinge Rd, Ahuriri. We will transport you to and from the testing station (and give you a free lunch!).
There's room for 10 people per day so get in quick to book your place!
Maungaharuru-Tangitū Trust has funding from Hawke's Bay Regional Council for 50 learners to get their license for free. We intend to be able to offer restricted and full licenses in future too, so keep an eye out for pānui!


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+decide how far in from the edge you would like your holes using your tape measure and mark them off with a pencil.
+drill your holes. i would start with a small drill bit and test to see if you can run the shoelace thru. if not, slightly increase the size. don't make the holes too large as the knots you will make to keep the laces in place will pull right thru.
+starting on one side, place each end of a shoelace thru a hole (repeat on the other side) and knot each underneath your board.
+gather your shoelaces tightly at the top and decide how low you would like the shelf to hang.
+knot your laces together and use the loop created to hang on the wall. this can be made in a short amount of time and you can be creative with your shelf by adding a little paint or wood stain that best compliments your style. and if you have extra materials, make another. a pair of these would look great hanging together.
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Private Credit Funds Stabilize Markets, Research Shows
A new paper written by a University of Pennsylvania professor says that private credit funds promote economic resilience.
Certain private credit and debt funds can help stabilize the financial markets and promote economic resilience in times when banks are unable to loan money, new research finds.
The rise of private debt funds following the 2008 recession has prompted some concern among regulators. But a paper published on February 13 and entitled "Nonbank Credit" finds that private credit funds can lend capital when it's otherwise unavailable, which can smooth the credit cycle and, as a result, stabilize the market.
"The starting point of the paper is this re-examination of the lending sector and what people call shadow banking," said the paper's author, Christina Parajon Skinner, assistant professor of legal studies and business ethics at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. "There's been a lot of concern about non-bank lending."
Skinner also called for private debt funds to be open to a wider range of investors, arguing in the paper that these funds should be open to retail investors, rather than just sophisticated or accredited investors.
The private credit industry is booming: it has quadrupled in size in the past ten years, according to the paper. What's more, by 2020, the industry is expected to hold $1 trillion in assets under management, the paper said.
The increase in private credit activity can be attributed, at least in part, to the 2008 recession. Banks at the time pulled back on their lending activities because of balance sheet concerns, according to the paper.
Then came the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and its Volcker Rule provision, which stipulates that banks cannot engage in proprietary trading, the paper said. Banks concerned about how the rule would be interpreted simply pulled back on their market making activity overall, rather than attempting to determine which activities they could continue to engage in, the paper said.
Those driving the boom include alternative asset managers like BlackRock, Blackstone, Cerberus, Oaktree Capital, and PIMCO, the paper said. They each raised new funds to supply credit to corporate borrowers who were otherwise unable to receive lending from banks, according to the paper.
These institutions have essentially created three major types of private credit funds according to the paper: "the 'plain vanilla' direct lending fund, the rescue lending fund, and the Business Development Corporation."
[II Deep Dive: Private Credit Will 'Crush' The Next Downturn, Alts Manager Says]
"These private debt funds are structured to deploy their capital in a counter-cyclical way," Skinner said by phone.
In other words, when a downturn occurs, banks are encouraged to pull back on their lending, even as demand for credit and debt increases, the paper said. Private debt funds can take advantage of this by offering credit that banks would otherwise be unable to, the paper said.
According to Skinner, the availability of lending through private credit firms can make economic downturns "less severe."
"We know from decades of experience is that what the economy needs to recover from a downturn is credit," she added. "The growth of this sector can be a positive complement to bank-provided credit."
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Christine Idzelis
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Including the Latino community in clinical research.
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Players have been waiting for it and now Pokémon Go has it. Now players have access to what they have been demanding from Pokémon Go for years. Players can now battle themselves. This is a thrilling thought.
Niantic, the company that is responsible for connecting Pokémon to Nintendo Switch just announce that this feature will soon arrive and players can relish the prospects. It has been about two and a half years since players have been asking to have this feature. The developer said that trainer battles will soon arrive on the game.
Even thought Niantic is yet to explain how this new prospect of player playing games with player will go, we already know that despite player-versus player which is also known as Pvp battles had been a major part of the traditional Pokémon games, Pokémon Go has been more about exploration and catching wild monsters.
However, Niantic recently revealed on Twitter that player versus player battles coming soon in a bid to satisfy the wishes of the games' most dedicated fans after two and a half years.
Accordingly, those who are familiar with the game know that battles between trainers have been a major part of the game till 2016 and have been missing since then. It is said that this absence was the core criticism that veterans of Pokémon held against the platform.
Battles between Pokémon trainers have always been a core component of traditional Pokémon games, but have been missing from "Pokémon Go" since the game launched in July 2016. In fact, their absence was one of the core criticisms that longtime Pokémon fans held against the mobile game.
Niantic is claiming now that players will be able to go head to head directly with other players, instead of offering players the chance to show off their most prized pocket monsters by letting them guard the in-game gyms.
We don't know when this new feature will arrive and we don't even know how it will work. Probably, this game will be able to have four attacks as it used to back in the days, as against the two it has now.
Probably, this is the time for old players who left to return and have their gaming life spiced off.


Ciaran gets around – with four kids!
Ciaran is a photo fanatic.
McCue: Can you can some of your background – where you're from, your family background and moving to Southern California?
Ciaran: I'm a SoCal transplant, by way of the the Pacific Northwest. I actually grew on the East Coast in New Jersey, spent my early 20s in Portland, Oregon and came to Orange County when I had kids, because my siblings had moved here and my parents had retired here. When we first moved here we were so overwhelmed by the sunshine we hissed like vampires for a few months. Now we can't live without blue skies. I cannot picture living anywhere else!
McCue: Tell us about your kids and how you've incorporated regular travel into their lives.
Ciaran: My kids range in age from 8 to 20 yrs old, which is a big range! The girls are 16 and 20 and the boys are 8 and 12. Sometimes we joke that we have first and second marriage kids but from one marriage.
Travel has always been a big priority for our family. So many of our best memories were formed on the road and we've taken many international trips together. This past year has been an especially big travel year as we've been to Asia and Europe and are heading to the Middle East next. Our daughter is doing a high school semester abroad and our kids are homeschooling, which has allowed us more freedom to travel.
McCue: How would you describe your parenting style on the road? Can you share your family travel philosophy and tips/practices that have worked for you when traveling as a family?
Packing snacks aplenty. Hungry kids = grumpy kids.
Outfitting your kids with a well-organized backpack in which they can carry and be responsible for their own critical travel gear.
Not trying to do and see it "all" in one trip. I let my kids skip the Acropolis in Athens because they were burnt out and whiny that day. If your kids love a place, they can go back some day. It's not a marathon. My kids are now dying to go back and see the Acropolis. I know they will treasure that opportunity someday.
Recognize that kid tourism essentials are not always the same as adult ones. Catching a rare Pokemon might be the highlight of your kid's trip to Asia – and that's ok.
McCue: Why is travel important for families? Is it also important to travel with partner (sans kids) and travel solo?
I think that couples also benefit from travel without their kids; and for me, solo travel is also extremely important.
Humans have always had a romance with travel. When we leave home we go in search of the unknown, and part of that is an internal journey. Heroes go on quests and come home wiser and richer. We're all our own heroes.
McCue: What kind of travel with your family have you found the most successful/satisfying? Cities? International? Parks/Adventure/Nature? Beach?
Ciaran: I cannot pick one type of travel! We love it all. Having grown up in California, my kids love to be outdoors. They are giddy with delight each summer when they head off to Catalina Island Island for summer camp days full of hiking, kayaking and skin diving. But they are also completely happy donning plush robes at a luxury island resort. Even when we've had miserable trips – times we've gotten sick and been rained out, we've come home feeling grateful and successful because we have had the time together and have great stories to tell.
McCue: What kind of travel is "trending" right now? What should be the next family trip for your followers to take?
Ciaran: Travel in general is trending right now and family travel in particular is hot. Tour operators and hotels are recognizing the roles that kids and teens, and social media use play in making family travel decisions. Family photos of travel have always been a big deal but in the instagram/facebook age, they are even more iconic. Savvy resorts and destinations are making it easier for families to get those special photos without sacrificing the entire trip to the altar of Instagram. This means trips with a pro photographer along to capture moments and/or time and locations designed to fill the need to capture shareable moments. Shooting family portraits while traveling is also an ongoing trend. As more families travel, watch for more specialty eco and educational tours to pop up catering to groups of all ages. Voluntourism is gaining popularity as well.
Join Ciaran's thousands of followers!
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Sienna Spencer's passion for food, wine, travel, and communications is a consistent theme in her personal life as well as her professional work. Her experience and knowledge in both the academic concepts of media communications and the creative world of lifestyle relations makes her a well-rounded asset in this specialized field.


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January 3, 1966 Samuel Leamon Younge, Jr. was shot to death after he tried to use the "Whites only" restroom at a gas station in Macon County, Alabama, becoming the first black college student killed as a result of his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. Younge was born November 17, 1944 in Tuskegee, Alabama. After receiving a medical discharge from the United States Navy, Younge enrolled at Tuskegee Institute in 1965. He became involved in civil rights activities in his first semester. He was involved in the Tuskegee Institute Advancement League, a campus group organized by students to work on desegregating public facilities and lead voter registration drives. After the shooting, the gas station attendant was not indicted until November, 1966 and he was acquitted by an all-white jury the next month. Younge's story is told in "Sammy Younge, Jr.: The First Black College Student to Die in the Black Liberation Movement" (1968).
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God has a great plan for you individually and as a couple. Surrender your marriage to Him in a new and fresh way.
After being married to one another this long, we have learned so much about each other and marriage. And still the learning continues. Perhaps what I share today will be an encouragement for your marriage.
1. Walk closely with the Lord individually and together.
One of the things that always encourages me is knowing that when I walk down the stairs from my office in the early morning, my wife is up having her time with God. She does not live on my walk and I do not live on hers. We walk with the Lord individually. We each take it seriously.
Yet, we walk side-by-side with the Lord. We talk about spiritual and ministry things regularly. We pray together nightly. We know it is critical for us to do life and ministry together.
2. Do ministry individually and together.
Jeana has consistently been involved in the ministry of the church. For years, she served in the worship ministry. She has also served by leading a cancer support group and has done weekly jail ministry. Now, she leads a Bible Study in our neighborhood, which gives her unique influence with women in our community. And she has always assisted as needed in the women's ministry of our church.
Jeana has accompanied me on many ministry endeavors. I am a pastor who does not do ministry alone. Jeana is with me. We have done ministry of all kinds together through the years from mission trips to funerals to weddings to so much more.
Jeana and I have noticed something in the lives of many ministers and their wives. Many of them live life alone. The wife goes one way and the minister goes another. I do not get this and quite honestly, it is very unhealthy.
Since 1985, Jeana and I have spent Fridays together. Can you believe that? It is rare we are not together on this day. We live life together during the week and on the weekends. Yes, when the children were home, our lives were focused on them, but we still did life together.
Live life together. Ministry is hard enough. You do not need to fly solo. Marriage is hard enough. You certainly do not need to fly solo. This is not good for either of you or your marriage. Find a regular time to spend with your spouse. You will not regret it.
4. Honor God's calling upon your life together.
Have you considered recently that you have been called to do ministry by God Himself? If you sensed God's leadership to marry your spouse, and I assume you did, you must believe that God has called you to walk in ministry together.
Therefore, honor God's calling upon your life together. Do not take it for granted.
You have a holy calling upon your lives, both husband and wife. You have not been called to business, entertainment, or politics, but the ministry of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is holy. This is your calling. Live worthy of this call to ministry. Honor God's calling upon your life together.
Follow Him wherever He leads you to go. He has a great plan for each of you individually and as a couple. Surrender your marriage to Him now in a new and fresh way. He has wonderful things in store for your life and ministry together.


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The Team Green Kawasaki squad of Jonathan Rea, Leon Haslam and Kazuma Watanabe finished third in a dramatic Suzuka 8Hr race on Sunday 29 July. After leading for much of the early part of the race, mixed fortunes befell the team at a crucial point. However, all three riders battled hard in the final hours […]
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The Team Green Kawasaki squad of Jonathan Rea, Leon Haslam and Kazuma Watanabe finished third in a dramatic Suzuka 8Hr race on Sunday 29 July.
After leading for much of the early part of the race, mixed fortunes befell the team at a crucial point. However, all three riders battled hard in the final hours and secured a valuable podium place in this iconic event.
The 41st edition of the race was won by the No.21 Yamaha of Alex Lowes, Michael van der Mark and Katsuyuki Nakasuka ahead of the No.33 Honda of Takumi Takahashi, Takaaki Nakagami and Patrick Jacobsen.
The race could not have started in more dramatic conditions. An overnight typhoon had swept through the region leaving behind a mix of sunshine and showers. As the teams lined up on the grid one of those showers returned meaning the race would start in wet conditions. Leon Haslam shot into the lead into the first corner but soon settled into second place as the track surface began to dry. When the time came to change to slick tyres, Jonathan Rea took over the riding duties and duly engaged in a close battle with the No.21 Yamaha of van der Mark.
For the first few hours of the race, both Rea and Haslam battled hard with van der Mark and Lowes as they edged further ahead of the nearest challengers. As the race approached the half way point Rea had established a two second lead over the Yamaha rider. That evaporated at the next rider change when Rea ran low on fuel on his in lap. He had to coast down the pit lane to hand over to Haslam for the next stint losing valuable seconds.
When Rea took to the bike again with just over three hours to go another heavy shower came over the track and brought out the safety car. As the slow string of riders approached one of the many tight bends around the track Jonathan had to run off the racing line and unfortunately fell on the treacherous surface. He brought the bike back to the pit box where the Team Green mechanics repaired the damage in amazingly quick time, sending Kazuma Watanabe into the race without losing position.
The race ran under the safety car for a considerable time and it was with around two hours remaining that racing could be back underway. Despite all their best efforts, and at one stage gaining time on the second place team and trying to claw back the deficit, the Kawasaki trio finally had to settle for third place.
Another Suzuka podium to add to those already achieved by Kawasaki and all three riders and an amazing team atmosphere are certainly positives to take away from the event and, of course, there is always next year !
Jonathan Rea – we proved our speed
"It was a very, very difficult race we had so many different conditions thrown at us and things we were not prepared for. I am really happy and I gave a big effort and myself, Leon, Kazuma and the all the team fell short; the chips just did not fall our way this year and congratulations to Yamaha and Honda. It just didn't happen for us but we proved our speed which I am really happy about. I just want to thank my team mates, they did a really good job in a difficult race".
Leon Haslam – a great team effort
"Really happy. I made a podium again with Team Green. I had a real good first part of the race and had some good battles with Yamaha and Honda. I came into a little bit of bad luck in the mid race stage and had to bring the bike home for third place. I am really happy, it was a great team effort and the bike was working really good. I can't be too disappointed, we are back on the podium here at Suzuka so I am really happy".
Kazuma Watanabe – we had good potential to win
"First of all I would like to forward big thanks to Kawasaki, the sponsors and Team Green.
It was a difficult race with many extraordinary issues like the typhoon, ever changing weather and the safety cars etc.
I had only one stint but that was not a problem because I know my job is not only on Sunday. However I do regret that we ended up third although we had good potential to win. I will be improving myself as from today for the next Suzuka 8hr based on the experience I absorbed from two great riders this week".
Author Crescent BikesPosted on 30 July 2018 Categories Motorcycle News, NewsLeave a comment on Kawasaki Team Green third at Suzuka
THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY – SYM JET 14
Designed to get the best out of city traffic, the Jet 14 is a high-wheeled scooter that stands out for its aggressive yet elegant design. It is ideal for those looking for practical, every day transport, and who want to stand out from the crowd. Just like its SYM siblings, it always seemed to be […]
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Designed to get the best out of city traffic, the Jet 14 is a high-wheeled scooter that stands out for its aggressive yet elegant design. It is ideal for those looking for practical, every day transport, and who want to stand out from the crowd.
Photo Credit: Julio Moreira
Just like its SYM siblings, it always seemed to be the centre of attention. The Jet 14 has striking double LED head lights, and an attractive rear light with "3D-design". Check the detail in the styling, and you will notice the imitation carbon fibre on the exhaust heat shield, and other body panels, giving the SYM Jet 14 a really sporty look.
The telescopic forks, combined with the twin rear shock absorbers, give a firm, yet comfortable ride, even when negotiating less than perfect surfaces. Thanks to the 14 inch rims, this scooter handles the tightest, and most congested streets, with ease. The mirrors are excellent, easy to position, and provide good rear vision, eliminating blind spots.
Lightweight and particularly manoeuvrable, the Jet 14 shows its muscle with its air-cooled 168.9 cc single-cylinder 4-stroke engine. A twist of the throttle easily gets rid of chaotic city traffic. Vibrations are minimal, and then only at Idle. Once she's rolling, all is super smooth.
The SYM Jet 14 does not only ride well, but it stops well, with both front and rear hydraulic powered disc brakes. The rear brake in particular, is phenomenal. It could be due to SYM using a braided hose, instead of running the conventional brake lines found on most scooters.
A helmet can be stored in the compartment under the saddle. There is also a compartment located directly in front of the seat, with a lock, allowing you to safely store your Smart phone or small luggage. Underneath the seat, SYM has cleverly placed an engine lock switch. (kill switch) Leaving your scooter parked, has never been safer.
I did have a clumsy moment when taking my helmet out of the storage compartment. I accidentally flicked the kill switch, and after several minutes of trying to start the scooter, I figured it out. The wide, well shaped saddle, makes it easy to transport a passenger, as well as being very comfortable on long journeys. There is also a bag hook in front of the rider for your Woolies shopping.
The Jet 14's clocks layout is simple to read, with the analogue fuel gauge on the left, analogue speedometer in the centre, and on the right you find the digital rev counter, trip meter and a clock displaying the time. As for fuel economy, the SYM Jet 14 does a great job. With a 7.5L fuel tank, I managed to get 213.2km before running out of fuel. [28k/l] Small capacity Scooters aren't meant for highway use, yet I spent roughly 200km on the highway and realised the SYM Jet 14 can do it, albeit at its own pace. The screen on the Jet 14 works well in town, but on the open roads it is a bit lacking. With a top speed of 110km/h, and a rev limit of 10 000rpm, the Jet 14 sits comfortably at 90km/h,[ at 7 000rpm] and could do 100km/h all day long. Early morning peak hour traffic seldom does over 80km/h, so highway commuting, whilst not ideal, is possible.
Practically speaking the little SYM is a revelation. Priced at under R23000, you get incredible bang for your buck. Go and price bicycles, then you will realize what a bargain this classy SYM is. This is a real freedom machine. Traffic snarl ups, fuel prices, and general twist and go ease of use, make the Jet 14 the weapon of choice for the savvy city dweller. I find myself questioning why I don't have one for city use to save my big bikes. It will literally pay for itself with fuel, tyre and service savings on the big chaps. Wise up South Africa! Take your cue from the Europeans and join the SYM freedom revolution! Jet 14, you little revolutionary, Che' Guevara would be proud of you!
Author Crescent BikesPosted on 24 July 2018 Categories Motorcycle NewsTags Media, SYMLeave a comment on THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY – SYM JET 14
The 2018 Ninja 400 SE – The Ninja Family is Getting Bigger
The smallest member of the Ninja family started it's life as a 250cc, grew to 300, and now, with styling inspired by the championship-winning ZX-10R and the Ninja H2, enter the new Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE. The Ninja 400 is not a face lifted Ninja 300. It has received new brakes, suspension, chassis, rider geometry, […]
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The smallest member of the Ninja family started it's life as a 250cc, grew to 300, and now, with styling inspired by the championship-winning ZX-10R and the Ninja H2, enter the new Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE.
Photo Credit: Bjorn Moreira
The Ninja 400 is not a face lifted Ninja 300. It has received new brakes, suspension, chassis, rider geometry, wheels and bodywork, making this a completely redesigned motorcycle for 2018. The main difference is the trellis frame inspired from the Ninja H2, which features a shorter wheelbase and steeper rake over the previous model. Kawasaki impressively has made the 400 Ninja 8kg lighter than the 300, tipping the scales at 168 kg.
Engine Characteristics
The Ninja 400 doesn't just leave the traffic behind, it also punches way above it's weight from robot to robot. The plucky little 399cm³ parallel twin engine pulls well enough at low revs, and produces a noticeable added kick from above 7 000 rpm and lays down 45hp at 10 000 rpm, with a Max Torque output of 38Nm.
The Engine loves being revved out like a sports bike, with a red line at 12 000 rpm It is a pleasure to ride on the highway in where it allows you to travel at a comfy 120 km/h at only 7 000 rpm. Top speed of a motorcycle is always a contest in every motorcycle category and this Ninja tops out on a level road at 192 km/h, which is decently fast for a 399cc motorcycle.
Photo Credit: Kawasaki EU
Engineers at Kawasaki maintain that a lot of the bike's power gains are fulfilled by utilizing a new downdraft intake with a larger air-box. What impressed me almost as much as the bike's new found power, was the deeper intake note, which gives the bike a mean growl at 6 000 rpm and upwards. What I found enjoyable and practical for everyday use was the assist & slipper clutch which gives you a lighter clutch lever pull, and when downshifting fast, there was no chatter or bouncing rear wheel.
The Ninja 400 is fitted with non-adjustable, traditional Showa front forks and a five-position adjustable preload ring on the rear KYB bottom-link Uni-Trak shock. Although the suspension is non-adjustable, (barring in mind the rear preload), it was no real loss to me, weighing in at 69kg's, the set-up is spot-on for riders of similar weight. The forks have grown in size from 37mm to 41mm and provide a firm, precise ride that is enjoyable during sporty riding and comfortable around town.
Overall the bike's balance is remarkable thanks to the new trellis frame which uses the engine as a stressed member and has the swing-arm mounted directly to it.
The brakes are bigger as well, with the front rotor up 20mm to a full-sized 310mm. The new Ninja 400 now uses dual-piston Nissin calipers at the front and the rear, with Nissin's newest ABS control unit available as an option. Over the past 2 weeks the Ninja and I got the chance to ride in all sorts of weather, and having the ABS option made my life so much less stressed on oily and rainy South African roads. The ABS cannot be disengaged, so if you are a track rider then you could save a few rand and go for the none ABS model. When it comes to brake feel, the initial bite is not instant and the brake lever is non adjustable, but after riding for a while it becomes predictable and second nature when getting on the anchors.
The Ninja comes armed with Lean LED headlamps which gives the Ninja 400 a mean, sharp, aggressive look, so much so that I have nicknamed our test bike "The Gremlin". The headlamps each featuring low and high beams that are highly visible and offer significantly increased brightness compared to the Ninja 300.
The new five-spoke mag wheels look awesome! and wearing the Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 radial tyres with a 110/70R17 at the front and a 150/60R17 at the rear – they are also functional too. Original tyres that come fitted on bikes are often a let down, but it was quite the opposite in this case. At times the bike leaned lower than what I expected, pushing me to the point of deciding to suit up and drag a knee.
Rider Cockpit
The clip-on handlebars still feature the same amount of rise, but are pulled 15mm closer to the rider, while the foot pegs are moved 9mm backwards. The seat height remains the same at 785mm and provides an easy reach to the ground, even for short riders.
The seat itself has thick cushioning and low-rebound urethane, all which contributes to a superb comfortable ride. At 170cm tall the cockpit fitted me like a glove, however with a size 8 shoe I did have issues with my heel hitting the exhausts heat shield whilst riding on the ball's of my feet.
Clocks are from the Ninja 650 and comprise an analogue tacho plus an LCD panel displaying speed, fuel, trip, km/l average, as well as a current and a very useful gear indicator. Overall fit and finish is excellent and on a par, if not better than current competitors in it's class.
Even though the Ninja 400 doesn't have an adjustable screen it did it's job just fine. If you are a taller rider, Kawasaki do make larger screens which are 20mm taller and 40mm wider. The mirrors stick out a fair bit, and more than on the Ninja 300, whilst lane splitting it can give you that hesitant feeling where you ask yourself am I going to fit? When it comes to function they work well with minimal vibration and they can be slightly adjusted, I say slightly because you can only move the mirrors and not the stems.
After riding the Ninja 400 for five days and just under 1 000 km, I can report that I managed, on a good day, to get an average fuel consumption of 27 km/l. You can expect to get between 20 and 23 km/l when riding briskly or in typical rush hour traffic.
A 14 litre tank is what you get, and with those 14 litres of fuel I managed 322 kilometres in which there was urban, sporty and highway riding involved.
When I just got into high school, 125cc bikes were known as beginner bikes and if you had a 250cc, you were the man. Kawasaki changed that with the Ninja 300 and now with the 400 Ninja. Kawasaki have managed to build a bike that is suitable for a beginner, yet exhilarating for pretty much anyone.
What amazed me the most whilst riding the bike and gathering notes for this review, wasn't how good this bike is for a beginner, but rather how good a motorcycle it is, period! Whether you're a new rider who wants something that transmits a big-bike style, or you're a skilful rider looking for a lightweight backroad carver or track-bike, that will cost very little to maintain – the Ninja 400 is certainly going to appeal to a wide variety of riders.
Author Crescent BikesPosted on 24 July 2018 Categories Motorcycle NewsTags ReviewsLeave a comment on The 2018 Ninja 400 SE – The Ninja Family is Getting Bigger
Team Green On The Pace In Final 8-Hour Testing
The official Team Green entry for the 41st running of the classic Coca-Cola Suzuka 8-Hours World Endurance Championship race, comprising Jonathan Rea, Leon Haslam and Kazuma Watanabe, took the second best time on their Ninja ZX-10RR at the end of the final official test session before the race itself later this month. In a gruelling […]
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The official Team Green entry for the 41st running of the classic Coca-Cola Suzuka 8-Hours World Endurance Championship race, comprising Jonathan Rea, Leon Haslam and Kazuma Watanabe, took the second best time on their Ninja ZX-10RR at the end of the final official test session before the race itself later this month.
In a gruelling three day test against all their numerous rivals Team Green's new look line-up, drawn from WorldSBK (Rea), BSB (Haslam) and JSB (Watanabe) headed off many more experienced teams. The official Kawasaki Motors Japan squad put in a strong showing at a critical time in the build up to race weekend itself, with just over two weeks to go before the action gets underway for real.
Leon had flown in to Suzuka direct from a win at the Knockhill round of the British Superbike Championship in Scotland, while Jonathan Rea had a similar travel experience after winning both races in the WorldSBK round at Misano in Italy.
In all, eight Kawasaki mounted teams have entered the Coca-Cola Suzuka 8-Hour race this year.
The wonderfully varied 5.182km long Suzuka circuit, built in 1962, hosted its first 8-Hour race in 1978. Kawasaki has won the event once before, in 1993, with WorldSBK Champion Scot Russell and fellow WorldSBK Superstar Aaron Slight.
The 2018 edition of the Suzuka 8-Hour race itself will take place on the weekend of the 27th to the 29th of July, and will be the climax of the overall FIM World Endurance Championship season.
The race starts in daylight and is completed in the darkness, adding another theatrical element to one of the single most important races of the year for riders and especially for manufacturers.
Jonathan Rea, stated: "The test is really positive – as this was my first test with Team Green Japan it was important to see the bike set up that Leon and Kazuma were working on. A really good sign is that I jumped on and with only a few tweaks l was up to speed. I basically worked on re-learning the track – it's been four years since I've been here. Also I am learning about the Ninja ZX-10RR Suzuka endurance spec machine. I've ridden six of the last seven days, so it's still fun but also hard work. The bike is working in a good window and we are competitive in all temperatures. The bike is very agile and good in traffic. At the final part of day three we did a race simulation and we had a lot of positive input. To be honest, all three of us in the team have been fast so that's a good sign. All members of the team have been welcoming and I am looking forward to coming back for the race and doing the best we can."
Leon Haslam, stated: "We've done three days of testing – the last test before the Suzuka race. It's gone really well. I've done quite a lot of testing this year and it was great to have Jonathan Rea to join this final session. The pace is good and the team is positive and we are making progress with the bike. My race simulation laps are really consistent. We finished second the last two years and hopefully with the steps and improvements we have made we can climb to the top of the podium on 2018. In have another BSB race in the UK coming up then we are back to Japan for the race. I am looking forward to giving some good news after the race itself."
Kazuma Watanabe, stated: "This is the first time for Team Green to welcome Jonathan at a Suzuka test. To my great surprise, after hard Misano race and long haul flight from Europe, he has joined the test from the very first session with good lap time. Leon, being direct from his BSB race was also fast. These guys are charged with big amount of energy! They have long been friends, which helps make the team atmosphere in the best condition looking toward the race. The impact of these guys pushes me work hard to make better lap time by studying the logger data thoroughly and carefully. You will see a new Kazuma at the race."
#NinjaSpirit
Author Crescent BikesPosted on 19 July 2018 Categories Motorcycle News, NewsLeave a comment on Team Green On The Pace In Final 8-Hour Testing
Tom Sykes and KRT to finish sporting relationship at end of 2018 season
After nine successful years on Ninja machinery and with the official factory Kawasaki Racing Team in WorldSBK, Tom Sykes and the Kawasaki Racing Team have mutually agreed to end their sporting relationship at the end of the 2018 season. Credited with changing the way Kawasaki approached the rigours of superbike racing while playing a large […]
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After nine successful years on Ninja machinery and with the official factory Kawasaki Racing Team in WorldSBK, Tom Sykes and the Kawasaki Racing Team have mutually agreed to end their sporting relationship at the end of the 2018 season.
Credited with changing the way Kawasaki approached the rigours of superbike racing while playing a large role in the development of the Ninja ZX-10R racing package, Tom will seek a new challenge for 2019 having delivered maximum effort across a total of nine years of racing and development on Kawasaki machinery in WorldSBK.
As the 2018 season is far from over, Sykes is still pushing with KRT in a bid to add to his landmark 2013 WorldSBK championship, the first title for Kawasaki after 20 years following the 1993 success of Scott Russell. Not simply a winner, Tom also achieved championship second place status in 2012, 2014 and 2016 with the 2012 attempt being closest ever runner up finish at just 0.5 points between himself and a second world championship.
With the remainder of the 2018 season yet to be completed the most successful Superpole winner in WorldSBK history still has a chance to increase his amazing tally of qualifying and race successes on KRT machinery. Fully motivated and with the full support of the Kawasaki Racing Team and his pit crew, Tom remains a racing force to be admired by fans and feared by rivals in equal measure.
Tom Sykes: "I feel the time has arrived; the moment to make a change in my career and seek new challenges. Having the motivation to push to your limits and that of your machine is all the more important when you look for the victory at every race and I feel I have given all I can within KRT. I am now the best rider I have ever been, and I have the experience and performance to keep winning. So now I have decided to make a step away from the KRT project for 2019 and look for new goals and challenges. I will now concentrate to finish on the podium for the last four rounds of 2018. I am determined to enjoy my racing and making this announcement effectively ends all speculation. The timing of this big career decision is never easy but it is especially difficult as my personal life also faces big changes. Regarding this I feel the weight of pressure has been slightly lifted from my shoulders and I am sure 2019 will allow me to operate at full capacity".
Guim Roda – KRT Team Manager : "It has been a busy few weeks recently and for sure we have talked many hours internally. In the most recent rounds Tom's concentration was not able to be the best, as he was dealing with a big decision – apart from some family points to solve – this has taken a lot of his concentration over the past two years. I hope this final confirmation will give us room to finish the year in the same way we dominated in Assen. We have big job to do until end of year, so is not time to say good bye yet. Of course this is an announcement of intentions for 2019 but the more important is to work hard to finish the year with the same determination that we started with".
Ichiro Yoda – KRT Senior Engineer: "We understand Tom wishes and we agree it is time to take different ways in WorldSBK. Myself and all KHI engineering group have big respect for the job done since beginning of WorldSBK project 2010 and of course for the one still have to do to end of year. His sensors to go fastest lap, develop components and understand details of bike feedback to improve the package have been very useful those years, we will be always thankful for his efforts".
Steve Guttridge – KME Racing Manager : "We've got a lot of history and thousands of happy miles with Tom over the years. His efforts both on the track, testing, developing plus within the press and at public occasions with the fans has made a really positive impact on Kawasaki. He is so popular because he always gives 100%. It is sad to lose such a great brand ambassador within KRT but I understand it's time for him to face his new goals and motivations. Whichever direction he moves onwards, we want to help him create his best possible future and that means of course starting again on pole in Portimao as the season resumes!"
Editors notes:
Sykes Career Statistics to July 2018:
9 Years with Kawasaki in WorldSBK (8 with KRT and 1 with PBM)
World Champion 2013 for Kawasaki
Career Race Starts: 252 (222 for Kawasaki)
Career Race Wins: 34 (34 for Kawasaki)
Career Podiums: 106 (105 for Kawasaki)
Career Poles: 46 (46 for Kawasaki) – SBK Record
Career Front Row Starts: 76 (76 for Kawasaki)
Career Fastest Laps: 38 (38 for Kawasaki)
WorldSBK career span 2008 as Wildcard > 2009 onwards full-time.
Author Crescent BikesPosted on 18 July 2018 Categories Motorcycle News, NewsLeave a comment on Tom Sykes and KRT to finish sporting relationship at end of 2018 season
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Donations to Nonprofit News Achieve Record High in 2018
Anne Eigeman
February 12, 2019; Nieman Lab
Nieman Lab called the national show of support for nonprofit news "heartening" for the journalism field as a whole, which has been waging a relentless uphill struggle for the last few years. The news that 240,000 people donated to nonprofit newsrooms just in the last two months of 2018 as part of the NewsMatch program is significant for this year's 154 participating newsrooms, but it is also a hugely hopeful sign for the country as a whole.
Writing on Medium, Josh Stearns, director of the Public Square Program at the Democracy Fund, describes NewsMatch as a platform that "doubles donations to support quality journalism at the end of the year and provides expert training, individualized coaching and a campaign-in-a-box to grow the long term sustainability of local news and investigative journalism." In 2018, NewsMatch aided 154 nonprofit newsrooms in raising $7.6 million from individuals and a group of foundations and companies, "which makes it the largest-ever grassroots fundraising campaign to support local news."
NewsMatch's cumulative history over the last three years reveals an average fundraising increase of 11 percent for NewsMatch participants between 2017 and 2018 and the surprising fact that small and medium-sized outlets saw the biggest growth in year-end support in individual donors and dollars raised. NewsMatch has also become a draw for philanthropic organizations, Stearns describes it as "a simple on-ramp for funders who want to help rebuild journalism in America."
In an effort to promote NewsMatch's year-end campaign, the Institute for Nonprofit News, a ten-year old organization that began with 27 member newsrooms and today boasts more than 200, ran its own story on the best nonprofit news stories of 2018. The list is divided into 11 categories and is filled with standout stories, including an article in the Philadelphia Public School Notebook detailing a botched lead paint remediation attempt, a collaboration between Chalkbeat and Bridge Magazine about the consequences that come from frequent school changes in Detroit, and a special report in the National Parks Traveler that highlights the maintenance backlogs at some national parks have left friends groups paying for park improvements. Also on the list is a story by the Connecticut Mirror that examines the glaring poverty that exists within America's richest state. According to INN, this story received an immediate endorsement from one of the state's senators who tweeted "If you live in Connecticut and read only one thing today, make it this."
Even with this recent good news, the challenges for nonprofit news and the entire journalism industry persist and the aftershocks are expected to be around for a while. Stearns cites the Knight Commission's final report on Trust, Media and Democracy, which affirms, "With traditional business and financial models for journalism under siege, major investments in and new approaches to supporting sustainable nonprofit and journalism collaborations are essential, particularly at the local level." As part of this search for new models, Stearns notes that NewsMatch will soon be doing its own outreach to new corporate and philanthropic partners on behalf of nonprofit news outlets. In addition, NewsMatch has also partnered with a social impact strategy firm to serve as an independent evaluator of its ongoing work.
With all the ups and downs within the journalism industry, as Stearns rightly points out, "The real heroes here are the journalists and staff who work for nonprofit newsrooms all over the country." More specifically, we wouldn't have known about the problems in public schools in Detroit or Philadelphia, or the national parks, or even the entire state of Connecticut if reporters hadn't had the tenacity to uncover those stories. The Knight Commission's report acknowledges that "Americans have lost faith in the institutions that underpin our democracy," but hopefully the work done by these nonprofit journalism outlets can help restore some of this faith.—Anne Eigeman
Anne Eigeman is a Washington, DC-based consultant focusing on fund development and communications. Her past work in the education field developing programming for schools and museums informs the current work she does with small education organizations building organizational capacity. A news lover, she enjoys reading and analyzing media coverage both about and beyond the nonprofit sector.
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Chatterji, Apratim and Pandit, Rahul (2003) The Statistical Mechanics of Semiflexible Equilibrium Polymers. In: Journal of Statistical Physics, 110 (3-6). 1219 -1248.
We give an overview of studies of models for semiflexible, equilibrium polymers with special emphasis on our work on both lattice and continuum models for such systems. We show, principally by Monte Carlo simulations, that, once monomers self assemble to form polymers, their semiflexibility leads to nematic phases at low temperatures. Attractive wall potentials encourage the adsorption of these equilibrium polymers on surfaces. Rapid cooling leads to the formation of glasses with entangled polymers. Shear promotes nematic ordering, but, at high shear rates, this tendency decreases since the equilibrium polymers are torn apart. A version of our model in which the polymers are directed shows the polymer analog of bosonic Mott-insulating, mass-density-wave, and supersolid phases. We give a brief comparison of our work with other studies and also explore the experimental implications of our study.