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press-release article 2020-04-08 mind-body-medicine
Press ReleaseApr | 8 | 2020
Mind-body medicine experts urge full integration of stress reduction into care and research
Sarah Algersalger@mgh.harvard.edu857-998-1231
The need is especially important now, when COVID-19 fears are high
BOSTON — In a perspective published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers from the Benson-Henry Institute (BHI) for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) call for broader use of mind-body practices.
In a time when meditation, yoga and mindfulness increase in popularity for general well-being, the piece emphasizes the necessity of fully integrating these stress-reduction practices into patient treatment plans and medical research.
Stress exacerbates anxiety and depression and plays a role in conditions such as cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches and chronic pain, according to lead author Michelle Dossett, MD, PhD, of UC Davis Health.
"By reducing the body's stress response, mind-body practices can be a powerful adjunct in medicine by helping to decrease patients' symptoms and improving their quality of life," says Dossett, who was a physician and researcher with BHI when the perspective was written.
Despite its recent rise in popularity among the general public, mind-body medicine isn't new. Researchers at BHI have been integrating the field of mind-body medicine into MGH's clinical care, research and training programs since 2006.
Early research on the advantages of such techniques dates back 40+ years, when the institute's founder and perspective senior author, Herbert Benson, MD, became one of the first Western physicians to bring spirituality and healing into medicine and is most famously known for his work with the Relaxation Response.
"The Relaxation Response," Benson states, "is an inborn, anti-stress capacity that transcends the differences that separate mind from body, science from spirituality and one culture from another."
At BHI, mind-body medicine is widely recognized as the third leg of a three-legged stool: the first leg is surgery, the second is pharmaceuticals and the third is self-care, in which patients learn techniques to improve their own health through mind-body medicine, nutrition and exercise.
"Western medicine has produced revolutionary health benefits through advances in pharmacotherapies and procedures," the researchers describe in the perspective. "It now faces enormous challenges in battling stress-related noncommunicable diseases. …Chronic pain, often perpetuated by psychosocial stress, has become an epidemic that our pharmaceutical arsenal is poorly equipped to handle and medical costs continue to soar. Mind-body therapies can be a helpful adjunct in managing chronic pain and other stress-related noncommunicable diseases by fostering resilience through self-care."
The article also addresses skeptical patients' preconceived notions of mind-body medicine as well as the anticipated barriers of service coverage and clinician education on the appropriate use of these tools. These challenges further reinforce the need for continued research and investment into the development and implementation of personalized practices to maximize their public health potential.
Dossett and her colleagues also note that mind-body practices can be helpful in reducing stress related to the COVID-19 epidemic.
Benson and perspective co-author Gregory Fricchione, MD, who is BHI's current director, lead the field of mind-body medicine and research on counteracting the harmful effects of stress, thereby promoting health and reducing the vulnerability to stress-related illnesses. Dossett, who trained and mentored with Fricchione and Benson, moves the research of mind-body medicine beyond the walls of the BHI at UC Davis Health as a lead researcher in integrative medicine and assistant professor of internal medicine.
More information about UC Davis Health and Massachusetts General Hospital are online:
https://health.ucdavis.edu/welcome/index.html
https://www.massgeneral.org/
About the Massachusetts General Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital, founded in 1811, is the original and largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. The MGH Research Institute conducts the largest hospital-based research program in the nation, with an annual research budget of more than $1 billion and comprises more than 8,500 researchers working across more than 30 institutes, centers and departments. In August 2019 the MGH was once again named #2 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its list of "America's Best Hospitals."
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Alternative Basketball Careers: Haylee Andrews
December 12, 2019 BlogBy BQ Marketing
Haylee Andrews: From Townsville to Portland
After being convinced by her cousin at 8 years old to play basketball with her, and quickly picking it up, Haylee Andrews thought to herself: maybe this basketball thing is right for me. When Haylee found herself being selected for more and more teams, she knew she'd chosen the right sport.
Her career started in Townsville, but basketball began to make a bigger impact on her life when she moved to Bendigo in Victoria where she played for representative teams under coaches Peter McLeod and Megan Moody.
Haylee has represented multiple state teams and was part of Queensland's State Performance Program. Haylee returned to Queensland in 2014 and was selected to play for Queensland's U16 side in the Junior National Championships.
"I have had the biggest take away from State teams, just because you get the opportunity to play against other States who have so many talented players and the opportunity to get coached by some of the greatest in the State."
"Playing against, and with women every day, you start to understand the game more and more and what the best decisions are."
Haylee continued to play for the Queensland North State Team up until 2017, then she became a development player for Townsville Fire and joined the Townsville Flames' QBL team where she continued to develop her game.
Playing in Portland USA
2017 was also when Haylee began to raise eyebrows internationally, and she was recruited to attend the University of Portland and join the Portland Pilots, a Division 1 NCAA team. Haylee made her presence felt almost immediately and, as a freshman, started 28 out of 30 games, averaging double-digits in scoring.
"It's a great experience, just to play the game outside of Australia. I've met so many wonderful people who have helped this experience, as well as getting a good education."
Haylee was selected to be part of the Australian Gems squad for the FIBA U18 Asian Championship in 2018 following her Portland Pilots debut season, where her team brought home the bronze.
Haylee continues to play for the Portland Pilots and continues to improve. She was named the NCAA West Coast Conference player of the week on November 11 after scoring 18 points against Utah State, then 28 points against Weber State only two days later.
"I just plan to take it one year at a time and continue to work as hard as I can…"
The only certainty in Haylee's future is that her number one goal is to play for her country at an elite level. Basketball has been an interesting and unexpected journey for Andrews, travelling all over the world to play.
Haylee's Advice to Younger Players
"I just plan to take it one year at a time and continue to work as hard as I can,"
"My advice to young players is to stick with it, some days will be better than others but that's how the game goes. It takes time and work to be successful, but always have fun with that when you're doing it"
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Will There be a Buddy vs Duff Season 3?
'Buddy Vs Duff' is a cake-baking competition show that first premiered in March 2018 on Food Network. Renowned bakers Buddy Valastro from TLC's 'Cake Boss' and Duff Goldman — from Food Network's 'Ace of Cakes', battle each other in a tough competition ultimately determining who would be the baking king between the duo. The challenges thrown at the duo test every aspect of baking — ranging from baking techniques to taste and design skills.
After a successful inaugural run, the show was renewed for a second season. Now that season 2 has come to an end, read on to know if there will be a 'Buddy Vs Duff' season 3.
Buddy vs Duff Season 3 Release Date: When Will it Premiere?
'Buddy Vs Duff' Season 2 premiered on March 15, 2020, on Food Network. The eight-episode season finished its run on May 3, 2o2o.
A third season for the show is still to be announced by Food Network. But considering the popularity of the series, we would be surprised if it does not get another installment. If renewed, we can expect 'Buddy Vs Duff' Season 3 to premiere sometime in March 2021.
Buddy vs Duff Season 3 Cast
The main showstoppers in this reality program are acclaimed cake masters and pastry chefs Duff Goldman and Buddy Valastro.
Jeffrey Adam aka Duff Goldman was born in Detroit, Michigan and held an interest in cooking from the age of fourteen — when he started working in kitchens and bagel stores. When he was still a sophomore in college, he applied for the position of a cook in the best restaurant in Baltimore, Charleston. However, the head chef – Cindy Wolf didn't find his resume impressive and offered him a job which would involve making cornbread and biscuits.
So, to polish his cooking skills further, Goldman joined institutes such as the Corcoran College of Art and the Culinary Institute of America to work and learn under expert chefs. Finally, in 2010, he started his own baking business — Charm City Cakes — which specialized in unique, unusually sculpted cakes. He then progressed to make cakes for several celebrities and in 2009, released the book Ace of Cakes: Inside the World of Charm City Cakes. Goldman's work has appeared on the 'Food Network Challenge', 'Iron Chef America', 'Oprah', 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno', and 'Man v. Food'.
Bartolo aka Buddy Valastro was born on March 3, 1977, in New Jersey. He started working at his family-owned Carlo's Bakery from 11 years of age and succeeded his father after his death. The shop has also been featured on Cake Boss. Carlo's, after gaining recognition from the show, now has 17 additional branches. Valastro specializes in everything — ranging from catering to corporate events to family gatherings, weddings, and galas. He has also featured in other shows like Kitchen Boss, The Next Great Baker, and Buddy's Bakery Rescue.
In the words of Courtney White, President of Food Network, "Audiences have come to recognize Buddy and Duff as the biggest names in cake, known for creating larger-than-life, jaw-dropping delectable designs as well as massive baking empires." He further added, "Never before have these two baking icons gone head-to-head in a competition, until now."
Apart from the duo, other prominent appearances on this reality show include popular chefs as special guests and judges. Some of the notable names are Sherry Yard, also an acclaimed pastry chef, who was on the judges' panel in 'The Great American Baking Show' — and Spice Girl Emma Bunton, alongside Keegan Gerhard, chef of 'Food Network Challenge'. They are frequently visited by prominent celebrities like Florian Bellanger, Kevin Delaney, Christina Anstead, Hannah Hart, Waylynn Lucas, Penn & Teller, Gesine Prado, Richard Rawlings, and Aarti Sequeira. Each of them play a crucial part in determining the final winner.
Season 3, when renewed, will obviously see Buddy and Duff making comebacks, accompanied by a rotating panel of celebrity judges.
What Can Buddy vs Duff Season 3 be About?
In season 1, the intense 6-week long competition tests both Buddy and Duff to use their creativity to the fullest as they whip out the most amazing, striking, and unique baked specimens.
Each episode comprises of two rounds. The first round, namely Bake Off, asks the duo to recreate their family-favorite recipes. Second is the Cake Off round, where they use their imagination to carve out the most awesome, edible, and baked sculptures.
Not only this, there are other challenges that come their way as well — ranging from making carnival treats to curating complex Bollywood-inspired cakes. Wait! It does not end here. They also have to cater to the demands of customers during the morning rush hours at the famous Randy's Donuts in Los Angeles. Additionally, the duo has to carve out-of-the-world desserts from a group of dog enthusiasts and try to impress a couple on their D-day with the best wedding cake.
In the final face-off during the finale, Buddy and Duff set their minds at work to make the most impressive, monumental, chocolate cake — that can hide wedding rings. For the second round, they head back to their respective shops in order to arrive at the best space-themed cake.
Check out what the pair had to say about the show in their interview with Metro US:
According to Buddy, "The hardest was definitely the finale. We had four days to make the final cake. I worked four days straight, 20 hours a day- I slept in my office."
And this is what Duff said in the statement: "I think we had some episodes where he had advantages and somewhere I had advantages. One episode we had to do a plate of desserts, Duff worked as a pastry chef in restaurants and hotels. I never made a plate of desserts in my life really, I've been a baker."
In season 2, the stakes are even higher, as the format challenges "every aspect of what it means to be a true pastry artist and cake master," according to Food Network. While Duff was the winner in season 1, the tables were reversed in season 2. Season 3 will continue to follow the duo as they make more fascinating creations in their own signature styles. While Duff concentrates on the intricacy and detailing of his cakes, Buddy focuses on more gigantic masterpieces.
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I've started work on a major new work of non-fiction – The Forest Guide: the copses, woods, and forests of Britain. The project is likely to take many years to complete but will be split into a series of guidebooks covering different regions of Britain. The first in the series will feature Scotland and will be published by Bloomsbury Wildlife in 2023.
I am relying on the goodwill of the public, including owners of woodland sites, to help by getting involved. Find out more on The Forest Guide pages.
Do you have a favourite wood near you that could suggest for inclusion? Are you the proud owner of a copse or forest and would like to register it as an entry?
Find out more on The Forest Guide pages
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For Florida residents interested in becoming a chef, restaurant or hospitality manager, baker, pastry chef, caterer or any other type of culinary professional, a very list of schools and degrees are available. Culinary World has provided a list of ranked programs, reviewed by our experts, to provide the instruction, resources and skills necessary to earn the culinary jobs in the region.
Schools such as the Art Institute, Le Cordon Blue College and Orlando Culinary Institute have been providing students across the state of Florida with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the culinary industry for years now, designing and teaching courses that ow graduates to enter the work force with confidence and reputation. If you're ready to take the next step and prepare for your dream job as a culinary professional, take a look at the courses in your area. Choose the programs that look for you and request information from as many schools as you like.


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Bertha Otoya was born in 1979 in Peru. After moving to the United States, she became an artist at Creativity Explored in 2007. Originally focused on textile work, Otoya used traditional Peruvian techniques to create tapestries and quilts, and enjoyed the repetitive process of sewing.
In 2009 her practice grew exponentially as her focus shifted to printmaking. Stripping her color palette to black and white (occasionally red and blue), her print work has achieved an iconic status and is avidly collected by patrons. Her use of repetition is seen abundantly in these prints. Otoya often begins on a white ground by painstakingly appropriating, then recopying, writing from a variety of source texts, mostly written in English, not her native language. The resultant text becomes an amazing collage of prose that warrants close inspection if the hidden meaning between her chance juxtapositions is to be revealed. Layered over the text is an array of fabulous (and sometimes terrifying) beasts and figures whose solidity and careful rendering add an anchoring counterpoint to the ephemeral, shifting text beneath.


I've been away from my home for several days now. My grandmother passed away which took me back to my family home and days were spent with tons of family members. It felt so good to be surrounded with life memories. It reminded me that home is always where the heart its the memories and beautiful moments make up a home. So when we haven't built up memories in our homes for decades, how can we make our space feel like home to our hearts?
When I came home I realized that when I walked through my doors, its the details that make my house feel like my home. Small details of our own like candles, books, pictures, knick knacks, etc. The things we love to look at, that bring smiles to our faces. These are the things that give us feelings of familiarity and connection to the things we love. It touches our hearts. When we are decorating our home, there are a few key places we can enhance with "stylized details" that will give us the feeling of connection to our home. If you want help organizing and decorating your space for personal success and bliss, you will really benefit from this workshop.
1. Your coffee table. I change up my coffee table every month or so. I place fragrances that I currently love, flowers, the books I am reading, collections from travels and a few of my favorite things. If you like variety, you can change up the theme constantly. Places like TJMaxx and HomeGoods always provide beautiful things that you can use to affordably work with.
2. Your workspace. My desk is probably my favorite place to be, aside from my bathtub. I'm always styling up desktop vignettes. I love pretty pens and pencils, books, crystals, etc. See more of that here.
3. Reading nook. A curated spot where you flip through catalogs, read magazines or your favorite books. You may even love to journal in this space. It's important to set yourself for a beautiful reading session. Feels so blissful.
4. Your vanity area. This is probably one of my favorite areas to shop for. I love this darling vanity space by @margoandme . Pretty trays, boxes, picture frames with beautiful memories. This is one of the most personal spaces and you can style it up for bliss. Not only can you enjoy getting ready here, you can have your tea, make your to do lists, try on perfumes and jewelry. It's such a divine and feminine space.
5. Your nightstand. This is the best place to set yourself up for a blissful nightly routine. Candles, hand lotions, crystals, journals, flowers, etc. Your nightstand should enhance your sleep rituals and have beautiful things to look at before you drift off to sleep.
6. Your bathtub. If you haven't indulged yourself in bubble baths, I highly encourage you to begin this beautiful nightly ritual. I use bath salts, beautiful soaps and all kinds of nourishing things. Your skin is so important to care, as is our face and hair. This is the place to care for self. Make the most of this and create a gorgeous backdrop to do so.


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Management of an outbreak of meningococcal meningitis in a Sudanese refugee camp in Northern Uganda
A. Santaniello-Newton, P. R. Hunter
Public Health and Health Services Research
Epidemiology and Public Health
Water Security Research Centre
We describe an outbreak of meningitis at a Sudanese refugee camp in Northern Uganda that lasted over a year from February 1994. Some 291 cases occurred in a refugee population of 96860 (averaged over the year), an attack rate of 0·30%. The case fatality rate was 13·3%. From a small number of samples taken for culture N. meningitidis serogroup A, serotype 21[ratio ]P1·9, clone III-1 was identified as the causative organism. The outbreak started in the camp's reception centre which had the highest attack rate. Spread from the reception centre was rapid and the epidemic reached its peak within 3 weeks. All of the cases amongst residents of the reception centre reported having had meningococcal vaccine before arriving at the camp and so were not immunized on arrival as would normally have been the case. Some 37547 doses of meningococcal vaccine were used in a mass immunization campaign in February and March 1994. Following this the outbreak was declared over in August 1994 when no cases were registered for 2 consecutive weeks. However, following a massive and sudden influx of refugees a new epidemic peak occurred during February 1995. Many of these new refugees were also not immunized on arrival due to pressures of numbers. A follow-up immunization campaign then brought an end to the outbreak. Our experience confirms the effectiveness of timely and high-coverage immunization campaigns in controlling group A meningitis outbreaks amongst refugees in Africa.
http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0033973350&partnerID=MN8TOARS
Santaniello-Newton, A., & Hunter, P. R. (2000). Management of an outbreak of meningococcal meningitis in a Sudanese refugee camp in Northern Uganda. Epidemiology and Infection, 124(1), 75-81. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0950268899003398
Santaniello-Newton, A. ; Hunter, P. R. / Management of an outbreak of meningococcal meningitis in a Sudanese refugee camp in Northern Uganda. In: Epidemiology and Infection. 2000 ; Vol. 124, No. 1. pp. 75-81.
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Fictional Cornish pub is the cheapest boozer on TV
It beats Only Fools and Horses' Nag's Head and Emmerdale's Woolpack
Fancy a cheap pint in the Crab & Lobster?
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A fictional Cornish pub has beaten the legendary likes as the Nag's Head and the Woolpack as the cheapest TV boozer.
The Crab and Lobster from Doc Martin is the cheapest on screen boozer for a pint and a substantial meal according to new research by Liberty Games, which has analysed fictional pubs from TV and films.
Why you would want to carry out such research beats us, but it's good to see Cornwall coming out on top.
The Crab and Lobster from Doc Martin is the cheapest on screen boozer for a pint and a substantial meal, costing just £15 per head.
In reality, the pub is actually a holiday cottage in Port Isaac called Tides Reach.
Want to know how the imaginary pub's prices compare with other famous hostelries? No, you really do.
Doc Martin's fictional Cornish pub
The Nag's Head from Only Fools and Horses is the nation's favourite on-screen boozer in the UK with 17.2% of Brits saying they would love to have a drink there.
Despite it being the nation's favourite, Delboy's local comes in at £20 for a pint and a meal alongside The Leaky Cauldron from Harry Potter.
Sitting in the middle is The Woolpack from Emmerdale, where a pint and a bite to eat will cost you £16.


Things are going to be busy today so I don?t have time for an extended diatribe. However, I would like to take the time to extend thanks to Spain?s Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero for getting the Spanish troops the hell out of the way of Coalition Forces in Iraq.
Thanks, Jose, we appreciate your effort!


Over the journey, we've learned a great deal about what plumbers and customers want in hot water systems. Everything we do is designed to make it easier for you to choose the right system, install that system and service that system.
At Thermann, we know just how important hot water is to the smooth functioning of your home. Reliability is everything. When you choose Thermann, you're getting precision-engineered equipment made with the best components and materials. Every one of our hot water units is made for Australian conditions.
We take a total approach to support. We offer market-leading warranties as well as comprehensive after sales care. We're 100% committed to the satisfaction of our customers. So in the unlikely event something does go wrong, you can be certain the issue will be fixed as fast as possible.
Our hot water units have been developed to ensure they are the best quality on the market. We have taken great care to design systems and integrate robust technologies that deliver absolute performance. And all our products go through rigorous testing to ensure you'll enjoy perfect hot water, every day.
New hot water technologies are emerging all the time. At Thermann, we're continually looking for the best hot water solutions. We integrate the latest innovative features into our products to make it easier for you to run your household and enjoy life. And you can be certain you will get a system that offers 'best in class' efficiency.


From Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India; The Liposome Co., Princeton, New Jersey; and Cornell University Medical Center, New York, New York. Requests for Reprints: Henry W. Murray, MD, Department of Medicine, The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, Box 130, 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10021. Current Author Addresses: Drs. Sundar, Agrawal, and Sinha: Banaras Hindu University, Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of Medicine, Varanasi 221 005, India.
Visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar) is a world-wide, disseminated intracellular protozoal infection for which prolonged, conventional therapy with pentavalent antimony has become increasingly less effective.
To determine the efficacy and minimal effective dose of short-course therapy with amphotericin B lipid complex in visceral leishmaniasis.
Inpatient kala-azar treatment unit in the state of Bihar in northeast India, where visceral leishmaniasis is endemic.
60 patients with active infection who had not responded to or who had relapse after receiving conventional (>30 days) treatment with pentavalent antimony.
Intravenous amphotericin B lipid complex was given once daily for 5 consecutive days by 2-hour infusion. Patients were randomly assigned to receive 1, 2, or 3 mg/kg of body weight per day (total doses of 5, 10, or 15 mg/kg, respectively).
Clinical and parasitologic responses (the latter were measured by parasite density score of the splenic aspirate) were determined 14 days after treatment. Definitive responses were assessed 6 months after treatment according to clinical outcomes and findings on examination of bone marrow aspirate.
All 60 patients responded to 5 days of treatment. Fourteen days after therapy, all patients had parasite-free splenic aspirates and were considered to have an apparent clinical and parasitologic response. Six months after therapy, definitive responses were documented in 16 of 19 (84% [95% CI, 60% to 97%]), 18 of 20 (90% [CI, 68% to 99%]), and 21 of 21 (100% [CI, 84% to 100%]) patients who received total doses of 5, 10, and 15 mg/kg, respectively.
Short-course therapy with low-dose amphotericin B lipid complex is effective for visceral leishmaniasis and is an important therapeutic alternative in the management of this serious intracellular protozoal infection.
Published: Ann Intern Med. 1997;127(2):133-137.
Lipid Formulations for Amphotericin B: Does the Emperor Need New Clothes?


Brown spots may appear due to a variety of conditions including advancing age, excessive sun exposure, hormonal imbalance, or adverse effects of certain medications.
Melasma or chloasma: These are irregularly shaped brown spots, usually present over the cheeks, forehead, and temples which may arise secondary to a hereditary effect or hormonal changes triggered by pregnancy or menopause.
Age spots or liver spots: These are dark patches commonly seen over the face, chest, forearms and back of hands in older individuals with excessive exposure to sun.
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation: This form of hyperpigmentation may develop because of any trauma to the skin. The common causes of post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation include acne,, rashes and physical stimulation such as injury or burns.


The name "Yellow Book" to many conjures memories of big yellow phone directories used with rotary dial phones.
However, in the Government auditing world, "Yellow Book" is the moniker given to the Government Auditing Standards manual, with its distinctive bright yellow cover that is issued by the Comptroller General of the United States in the Government Accountability Office (GAO). This was just revised for 2011 to replace the 2007 version.
For those not familiar with it, an audit is defined as "a systematic process of objectively obtaining and evaluating the accounts or financial records of a governmental, business, or other entity." Any entity that receives Federal Government funding must have a periodic independent audit.
Government Auditing Standards (the "Yellow Book") contains standards for audits of government organizations, programs, activities, and functions, and of government assistance received by contractors, nonprofit organizations, and other nongovernment organizations.
These standards, often referred to as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards or GAGAS, are to be followed by auditors and audit organizations when required by law, regulation, agreement, contract, or policy.
The GAO doesn't go it alone in setting the standards. Instead, the Comptroller General of the United States appoints an Advisory Council on Government Auditing Standards to review the standards periodically and recommend necessary changes. The Council includes around 25 experts in financial and performance auditing drawn from federal, state and local government; private enterprise; public accounting; and academia.
US taxpayers should know that the "Yellow Book" helps ensure that government auditors know how to adhere to strict ethical principles and that observing integrity, objectivity and independence; serving the public interest; and honoring the public trust are the primary goals of the Government auditing standards.
The types of findings auditors are instructed to provide in the "Yellow Book" include: deficiencies in internal control of the organization being audited; noncompliance with laws, regulations, contracts or grant agreements; and fraud or abuse.
Threats to Independence: This guidance is for auditors to ensure they and their auditing organizations are sufficiently objective to perform the audit. Threats listed here include an audit organization having prepared the original data that are the subject of the current audit, "an auditor having biases associated with political, ideological, or social conditions…that could impact the auditor's objectivity," or "undue external interference" in how the audit is performed.
All in all, U.S. taxpayers will be pleased to know that such stringent Government auditing standards exist to ensure your money is being spent appropriately, and that the GAO's Government Auditing Standards "Yellow Book" is there to show the way.
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Passenger vehicles costing greater than $30,000 are each in a separate class 10.1 (also 30% CCA, 15% in the first year, calculated on the cost limit of $30,000). The half-year rule means that in the year that you purchased the vehicle, you can only claim a half-year of Capital Cost Allowance (50%). The CCA limit for a passenger vehicle cost is $30,000 so even if the price of a the vehicle exceeds $30,000 you can only claim $30,000 plus the GST (or HST) on $30,000 – no matter what the vehicle actually cost you. So if you bought a new van for $43,000 to use in your business, this vehicle would be in Capital Cost Allowance Class 10.1, as it cost you more than $30,000 and you would only be able to claim a capital cost of $30,000 plus the applicable GST (or HST) on $30,000.
Thanks very helpful. Question do I change the rate % on T2125 from 30 to 15% due to being the first year.
Yes, its 15% in the year of acquisition.
I tried to change the percentage in turbo tax and it does not let me. Is there somewhere else I record information on the vehicle ie a date?


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Q: Coverage status check failed? I committed the changes to the pull request and yt shows

"Code coverage status failed.".

I have searched a lot, but couldn't find the cause or solution to resolve this.
Azure pipeline test service
Diff coverage check failed.0/70 (0.00 %) changed lines are covered up to update 2. Diff coverage target is 70.00 %.

Verification build is successful but the status is showing code coverage has failed.

A: Desired coverage thresholds can be defined in an azurepipelines-coverage.yml settings file that is checked in at the root of the repo:
coverage:
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A: Create an azurepipelines-coverage.yml config file at the root of your repo with any of the following:
coverage:
  status: off     #default on

Turning this off will not post any coverage checks and coverage annotations will not appear in the changed files view.

coverage:
  status:
    diff:
      target: 30%     default 70%

Target threshold value for diff coverage must be met for a successful coverage status to be posted.

coverage:
  status:
    comments: on    #default off

Indicates whether a comment containing coverage details for each code file should be posted in the pull request

Microsoft Docs; Configuring coverage settings

A: As other people have mentioned you can configure the coverage status check via azurepipelines-coverage.yml file. Full schema is available here.

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With the emergence of medical marijuana in the nation over the past decade, the rare eye condition, Glaucoma, has become a household name of sorts. What was once a condition rarely referenced outside of ophthalmologist's offices, is now splattered across the news, pop culture, and almost every stoner comedy. But for those who suffer from this disease, it is no laughing matter. Glaucoma effects over 3 million Americans today, and is the second leading cause of blindness in the world according to the World Health Organization. But thanks to the medical marijuana movement, the situation for Glaucoma patients is looking up!
As of now, Glaucoma has NO cure. Those affected with it, even those who receive treatment, have a ten percent chance of losing their vision. Glaucoma is a condition in which the optic nerve deteriorates over time. This is caused by higher than normal levels of Intraocular Pressure. Those who suffer from glaucoma regularly experience peripheral vision loss as well as extreme pain caused by this internal pressure differential. So how does cannabis factor into all this?
Despite the skepticism, marijuana advocates and patients maintain high hopes for the future of cannabis as glaucoma treatment. With new advances in the medical marijuana field, it will soon be possible to dose out cannabanoids in a regular and moderate dosage throughout the day. Similar to the way in which some diabetic patients receive insulin regularly throughout the day without the pain of injections. Regardless, patients rejoice that there is a cheap, non-addictive, and non-invasive medication to alleviate their pressure differentials available today. With only 30% of Americans even having knowledge of this condition, maybe it is good that Glaucoma is receiving the national attention it is. That being said, it is important to remember that marijuana is not just for recreational use, it has marvelous medical benefits for many people. Whether it be Epilepsy, Glaucoma, Multiple Sclerosis, or Cancer patients across the country depend on its use. However, for many patients across the globe, the use of marijuana carries heavy consequences. Even here, the U.S has maintained its federal classification of marijuana as a schedule 1 drug. Deeming it void of medical use and having a high potential for abuse.
In conclusion, marijuana has shown a fascinating ability to relieve the main proponent of optical nerve damage, Interocular Pressure. This provides relief and resistance to the escalation of the Glaucoma disease in many patients. Whether marijuana will eventually cure Glaucoma is unknown, but as states begin to initiate their medical programs, more information is being learned every day. Scientists and doctors are skeptical, but patients and proponents praise the drug, and pray for continued investigation and investment.
This entry was posted in Uncategorized on December 3, 2015 by Julian Eisenberg.


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Return to History
From the earliest journeys into the North Atlantic, icebergs have threatened vessels. A review of the history of navigation prior to the turn of the century shows an impressive number of casualties occurred in the vicinity of the Grand Banks. Between 1882 and 1890, 14 vessels, not including whaling and fishing vessels, were lost and 40 seriously damaged due to ice.
At 0930 10 April 1912, passengers began to board the White Star liner RMS Titanic at Southampton, England. Titanic was the largest passenger liner of its time displacing 66,000 tons and capable of sustained speed in excess of 22 knots. The vessel had been built with the latest safety design, featuring compartmentation and such innovations as automatically closing water-tight doors. These features had given it the reputation of being unsinkable. When a tremulous female passenger asked a dockhand if that was true, the dockhand is reported to have said, "God Himself could not sink this ship." At noon, the ship, commanded by Captain Alfred E. Smith, set sail on its maiden voyage, bound for New York. She carried 2,228 passengers and crew. If fully booked, she would have carried about 3,327. At 2339 14 April, after receiving numerous reports of ice along its intended route, Titanic was steaming at 20.5 knots in the fog off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. Suddenly, lookouts reported an iceberg dead ahead about 500 yards away towering some 55-60 feet above the water. Thirty-seven seconds later the ship collided with the iceberg on its starboard side. The impact, although jarring to the crew down in the forward area, was not noticed by many of the passengers. At midnight, Smith was notified by his damage control personnel that the ship would only stay afloat for a couple of hours. Smith ordered all passengers to abandon ship, but there are only enough lifeboats for about 1,700 people. Smith ordered his radio operators to broadcast a distress signal, but, operating under the regulations of the day, many other vessels had secured their wireless operations earlier in the evening. Smith ordered rockets launched to attract attention. Several ships in the vicinity saw the rockets, but mistook them for a fireworks display to entertain the passengers. Lifeboats, designed to carry 65 people, were launched carrying 30 or less because the crew did not believe they could carry their full capacity safely. By 0220 15 April, Titanic had sunk taking 1,523 souls with her. Only 705 survived. The US Navy immediately assigned the Scout Cruisers Chester and Birmingham to patrol the Grand Banks and report iceberg positions for the remainder of 1912. In 1913, the Navy could not spare ships for this purpose, so the Revenue Cutter Service assumed responsibility, assigning the Cutters Seneca and Miami to conduct the patrol.
The sheer dimensions of the Titanic disaster galvanized public reaction on both sides of the Atlantic. As a result, sweeping changes were made in laws regulating sea travel. The first Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention, held in November 1913 and ratified by the 13 major maritime countries, mandated 24-hour wireless guards, specific colors for emergency rockets, improved crew training, abandon ship drills, and sufficient lifeboat space for every person aboard the ship. It also provided for the inauguration of an international derelict-destruction, ice observation, and ice patrol service, consisting of vessels, which would patrol the ice regions during the season of iceberg danger and attempt to keep the trans-Atlantic lanes clear of derelicts during the remainder of the year. The major maritime nations agreed to fund the organization and, because of the experience gained in 1912 and 1913, the U.S. agreed to organize and staff it. On 7 February 1914, the RCS was officially tasked by President Wilson to staff the International Ice Observation and Ice Patrol Service. The second International Conference on Safety of Life at Sea was convened in London on 16 April 1929. As a result of this convention, Congress enacted legislation on 25 June 1936, formally requiring the Commandant of the Coast Guard to administer the International Ice Observation and Ice Patrol Service (Chap. 807, para. 2 49 USC 1922) and describing in general fashion the manner in which this service was to be performed.
From its inception until the beginning of World War II, the Ice Patrol was conducted from two surface patrol cutters alternating surveillance patrols of the southern ice limits. In 1931 and thereafter a third ship was assigned to Ice Patrol to perform oceanographic observations in the vicinity of the Grand Banks.
After World War II, aerial surveillance became the primary ice reconnaissance method with surface patrols phased out except during unusually heavy ice years or extended periods of reduced visibility. The aircraft have distinct advantages for ice reconnaissance providing much greater coverage in a relatively short period of time. From 1946 until 1966, the Ice Patrol offices, operations center and reconnaissance aircraft were based at the Coast Guard Air Detachment Argentia, Newfoundland during the ice season. Due to changing operational commitments and financial constraints the Coast Guard Argentia Air Detachment closed in 1966. Ice Patrol headquarters and operations center moved to Governors Island, New York where they remained until October 1983. Today the International Ice Patrol is located at the Coast Guard Research and Development Center in Groton, Connecticut. The ice reconnaissance detachment continued to work out of Argentia until 1971 when it moved to Canadian Forces Base at Summerside, Prince Edward Island. In 1973, this detachment, usually comprised of 11 aircrew and 4 ice observers flying in a HC-130 aircraft, moved to St. John's Newfoundland to be closer to the patrol area. The detachment relocated to Gander, Newfoundland in 1982, but in 1989, the detachment moved back to St. John's, Newfoundland. Satellites are playing in increasingly larger role in detection.
Since the start of IIP operations, no ship has been lost or damaged by ice outside of the broadcast limits of all known ice. The IIP broadcast for 15 April always ends with the salute, "RMS Titanic, 15 April 1912, 41º 46′ N, 50º 14′ W, Rest in Peace."
History Revenue Cutter Service Domestic Ice Breaking Ops Bering Sea Patrol Titanic and the International Ice Patrol The Lighthouse Service Steamboat Inspection Service Life Saving Service 28 Jan 1915 – The Coast Guard WWI Between the Wars Prohibition Post Prohibition – Ocean Weather Stations Merchant Mariner Training Neutrality Patrols Greenland Patrol Merged with Lighthouse Service Aviation Between the Wars World War II Post WWII to 2000 The Fleet Aviation Korea Vietnam Desert Storm The 21st Century Katrina Deepwater Horizon Search and Rescue


How are you finding adapting to another new bike?
It's going OK. I'm still going faster every time I leave the box but I'm not making as much progress as I'd like. I'd like to be in front of a couple of people on the starting grid. We'll keep chipping away at it and the thing is that it's always hard when you get these kind of callups and you have to throw your leg over something and learn everything in the heat of a race weekend, when everyone else is obviously up to speed. Aragon was a case of trying to get the hang of the bike and then here I've got the track to learn. It's quite a lap here so I've had a lot on my plate for the last two rounds. We're making progress and we're getting closer to the guys in front of us and if I can have a good race tomorrow and hopefully pick a couple of them off and carry that momentum into Philip Island and a track that I know.
How much of a difference does it make that you know you have until the end of the season on the bike rather than just a one off ride?
It was one of the reasons that I choose to come here. This weekend is the same weekend as the last round of the IDM Superbike Championship which I'm contracted to ride in and having just lost the championship there, I'm still second but it's out of reach now, I had the opportunity to come here and get three weekends in a row. That's what I've wanted because every time that I've stepped into MotoGP it's been a case of throwing your leg over it and winging it for the weekend and then going home. So this is the first chance I've had to do a few weekends in a row and that's what I wanted and why I choose to come here. Thankfully my RAC BMW team were really great and understanding about it and gave me their full blessing to come and do it. That was really why I wanted to do these next races because I have three weekends in a row where I can progress. We need to work out which direction we need to go with the bike and make some progress with it.
What do you think of the bike?
To be honest chassis wise it's actually pretty good. We haven't actually changed a lot in terms of chassis; the base setup that we started with in Aragon is the same as what Michael has had most of the season. The biggest issue that I'm having is with the electronics side. Obviously we've got the Aprilia engine but it's completely different electronics compared to the ART bikes which have the Aprilia electronics and it gives us a lot less that we can do in terms of the engine braking and some other things. On corner entry I can't seem to get the bike stopped and that's probably the thing that we're battling with the most at the moment. Chassis wise on the faster sections I feel pretty good and I'm not losing a whole bunch of time. In the slower sections is where I'm suffering the most. We're obviously a bit limited in what we can do about that because we've got the Dorna spec ECU but the boys are working on it and we made some progress with it today.
How does it compare to the Pramac Ducati you rode before?
That bike was awesome to ride! It was hard to ride. That bike I hardly touched the base setting all weekend when I rode it at Motegi I had to learn the bike and the track at the same time. But by the end of the weekend we were going pretty good and were pretty close to the other Ducati guys. The PBM bike obviously quite different but I think that the electronics are the biggest difference. Also the engine characteristics of the Ducati were different, it's got a booming motor, but it's not the easiest thing in the world to ride. It was a good experience and I think that I learned a lot in that time with the carbon brakes and Bridgestone tyres. Being able to tick them off the list was probably what put my name to the top of the list for this kind of fill in job.
How did the deal with PBM come about?
I actually got a call from Phil [Borely] and told me about the situation with Yonny. I had actually spoken briefly to Pramac in the beginning about that bike but Yonny obviously ended up going there and it left a whole at PBM and I guess I was one of the names in the hat. It suited me at the time to have a go and gives me a chance to come back into MotoGP. I want to try and grab the opportunity with both hands and now I've got to try and get a bit further up the field if I can.
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Huron County hunters checked in 72.
Ohio's "Free Fishing Days" are open to all Ohio residents and extend to all of Ohio's public waters, including Lake Erie.
Free informational seminar May 8.
Guided bird walks are planned for May 12 and 13 at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area.
The 26.63 pounder is a new state record for Ohio.
Man was fined $685 in fines, among other hunting, fishing crimes.
Ohio wildlife officers catch people hunting and fishing illegally.
Scheme resulted in hundreds of animals illegally killed, nearly 3,000 pounds of deer meat and thousands of dollars in profit.
Wildlife officer charged local man with trap enclosure violation.
Pair of poachers sentenced to more than $23,000 in fines, court costs and restitution.


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By: Harlan Coben
Publisher: Grand Central
My Rating: TBR
From a #1 New York Times bestselling author comes this thrilling story that shows what happens when a dead man's secrets fall into the hands of vigilante antihero—drawing him down a dangerous road.
Over twenty years ago, the heiress Patricia Lockwood was abducted during a robbery of her family's estate, then locked inside an isolated cabin for months. Patricia escaped, but so did her captors — and the items stolen from her family were never recovered.
Until now. On the Upper West Side, a recluse is found murdered in his penthouse apartment, alongside two objects of note: a stolen Vermeer painting and a leather suitcase bearing the initials WHL3. For the first time in years, the authorities have a lead — not only on Patricia's kidnapping, but also on another FBI cold case — with the suitcase and painting both pointing them toward one man.
Windsor Horne Lockwood III — or Win, as his few friends call him — doesn't know how his suitcase and his family's stolen painting ended up with a dead man. But his interest is piqued, especially when the FBI tells him that the man who kidnapped his cousin was also behind an act of domestic terrorism — and that the conspirators may still be at large. The two cases have baffled the FBI for decades, but Win has three things the FBI doesn't: a personal connection to the case; an ungodly fortune; and his own unique brand of justice.
"I read [Harlan Coben's] new book Run Away straight through without moving. It's RIVETING."―Ann Patchett
"Coben never, ever lets you down."―Lee Child
"Coben is the undisputed king of suspense."―The Real Book Spy
"Brilliantly executed...might be the best book Harlan Coben has ever written. For such a master storyteller, that's a high bar indeed but one Coben effortlessly crests...[Run Away] features an effortlessness and fluidity that define everything great storytelling should be. A fantastic read and early contender for the best thriller of 2019." ―Providence Sunday Journal
"Every time you think Harlan Coben couldn't get any better at uncoiling a whip snake of a page-turner, he comes along with a new novel that somehow surpasses its predecessor." ―San Francisco Chronicle
With over 70 million books in print worldwide, Harlan Coben is the #1 New York Times author of thirty one novels including RUN AWAY, FOOL ME ONCE, TELL NO ONE, NO SECOND CHANCE and the renowned Myron Bolitar series. His books are published in 43 languages around the globe.
Harlan is the creator and executive producer for the Netflix television dramas SAFE starring Michael C. Hall, Audrey Fleurot and Amanda Abbington, and THE FIVE starring Tom Cullen and OT Fagbenle. He is currently filming THE STRANGER, based on his novel, for Netflix starring Richard Armitage, Siobhan Finneran, Jennifer Saunders and Stephen Rea. Harlan was also showrunner and executive producer for two French TV mini-series, UNE CHANCE DE TROP (NO SECOND CHANCE) with Alexandra Lamy and JUST UN REGARD (JUST ONE LOOK) with Virginie Ledoyen. KEINE ZWEIT CHANCE, also based on Harlan's novel, aired in Germany on Sat1.
Harlan's novel TELL NO ONE (NE LE DIS A PERSONNE) was turned into the renowned French film, directed by Guillaume Canet and starring Francois Cluzet. The movie was the top box office foreign-language film of the year in USA, won the Lumiere (French Golden Globe) for best picture and was nominated for nine Cesars (French Oscar) and won four, including best actor, best director and best music. The movie with subtitles is now available on Netflix, Amazon Prime and DVD/Blu-Ray.
Winner of the Edgar Award, Shamus Award and Anthony Award – the first author to win all three – international bestselling author Harlan Coben's critically-acclaimed novels have been called "ingenious" (New York Times), "poignant and insightful" (Los Angeles Times), "consistently entertaining" (Houston Chronicle), "superb" (Chicago Tribune) and "must reading" (Philadelphia Inquirer).
In his first books, Coben immersed himself in the exploits of sports agent Myron Bolitar. Critics loved the series, saying, "You race to turn pages…both suspenseful and often surprisingly funny" (People). After seven books Coben wanted to try something different. "I came up with a great idea that simply would not work for Myron," says Coben. The result was the critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller TELL NO ONE, which became the most decorated thriller of the year. Two books later, Bookspan, recognizing Coben's broad international appeal, named NO SECOND CHANCE its first ever International Book of the Month in 2003 – the Main Selection in 15 different countries.
Harlan was the first writer in more than a decade to be invited to write fiction for the NEW YORK TIMES op-ed page. His Father's Day short story, THE KEY TO MY FATHER, appeared June 15, 2003. His essays and columns have appeared in many top publications including the New York Times, Parade Magazine and Bloomberg Views.
Harlan has received an eclectic variety of honors from all over the world. In Paris, he was awarded the prestigious Vermeil Medal of Honor for contributions to culture and society by the Mayor of Paris. He was won the El Premio del Novela Negra RBA in Spain, the Grand Prix de Lectrices in France, and the CWA/ITV3 Bestseller Dagger for favorite crime novelist in England. On the other end of the spectrum, Little League Baseball inducted Harlan into their Hall of Excellence in 2013, and Harlan is also a member of the New England Basketball Hall of Fame from his playing days at Amherst College.
Harlan was born in Newark, New Jersey. He still lives in New Jersey with his wife, Anne Armstrong-Coben MD, a pediatrician, and their four children. Website


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Supreme Court declines arguments, leaves Montana's disclosure laws intact
By Missoula CurrentFebruary 19, 2019
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear arguments in a challenge to Montana's disclosure laws, drawing praise from those seeking more transparency in political campaigns and who funds the message behind them.
The decision leaves standing an earlier decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that affirmed the right of voters to know who is financing election advertising.
Montana's 2015 DISCLOSE Act is here to stay, Gov. Steve Bullock said after the high court's announcement.
"For over 100 years, we have led the way in clean government and transparent elections, despite attempts by out-of-state interests to time and time again overturn the will of the Montana people," Bullock said. "This is another victory Montanans can claim over the big money that wants to make our decisions for us."
Montana law requires political groups that spend money swaying voters to disclose basic information about their finances. That allows voters to fairly evaluate the electoral messages they receive.
The case has implications beyond Montana.
"Declining to hear this case protects the ability of state lawmakers across the country to use disclosure laws as a tool to promote transparency in elections," said Paul Smith, vice president of the Campaign Legal Center. "Many states and municipalities have laws that parallel Montana's. Disclosure laws like Montana's are critical because voters deserve to know who is spending money to influence their votes."
Bullock worked with a bipartisan group of lawmakers to pass the DISCLOSE Act in 2015. The act set a national standard for campaign finance by looking past an organization's tax status to require the disclosure of funds spent influencing elections.
Bullock said it marks one of the most transparent campaign finance laws in the nation.


· Conducted equity asset valuation using both fundamental and technical analysis.
· Used financial forecasting and valuation models to determine target price of individual securities.
· Determined the effects macroeconomic conditions would have on the technology sector.
Metrics used to determine investment profitability include: NPV, IRR, MIRR, Profitability Index, payback period, EBITDA, ROIC, EVA.
Scenario analysis and real option analysis to determine project uncertainties how such investments affect the company's finance mix.
Conduct extensive due diligence for all the projects being analyzed, which operate in most of the company areas.
Construction of the company's MD&A (Management Discussion and analysis), where emphasis is placed on accounting based and returned based analysis from the company's topline (both retail and real estate segment) for distribution to C-level executives as well as VPs.
Construction of business case for business diversification.
Involved in the formulation state with special involvement in the analysis and strategy formulation stage.
Construction of a dynamic DCF model driven by working capital drivers as well as management case for the holding company (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow).
Dynamic model presenting different management scenarios based on capital budgeting analysis.
Conduct analysis of annual company's CAPEX budget and rank projects based on risk-reward and cash flow requirements while maintaining sound leverage policy.
Part of the team leading the change in the company accounting principle towards IFRS (International Financial Regulatory Standard).
· Conducted analysis for the iron ore and steel industries.
· Worked with financial analyst in following Gerdau, Vale, Cliff Natural Resources and SID.
Analysis of financial models in excel.
·Worked in the treasury department trading government bonds in the secondary market using CEVALDOM platform.
·Traded Dominican Pesos to Pounds, Euros, and Dollars for different clients and banks.
·Co-wrote research paper on bank expanding to equities and tradable fixed income.
·Assisted management department in improving logistics for different departments.
·Gave recommendations on problems with information system.
·Wrote job description manual for office jobs.
Bachelor of Science in B.A.
Primary use in creating queries to extract information from database.
Knowledge in DCF Model, EV/EBITDA, Price/Ratio Model, and 0-Alpha equity valuation models.
Extensive use as a Security Analyst in the Archway Investment Fund at Bryant University. Knowledge mainly in equities, portfolio management, and valuations.
Basic programming knowledge and database management in Access. Successfully developed a video renting program during study at Bryant University.


Recognised as a versatile composer, much in demand in the UK and abroad, Hesketh's works fall into contemporary classical and wind, brass and seasonal (see 'other') categories.
Contemporary Classical - Described by Tempo magazine as "...a composer who both has something to say and the means to say it", Hesketh has received numerous commissions from international ensembles and organisations. His many concert works, including orchestral, chamber, vocal and solo works are published by Cecilian Music and London, Schott & Co., London and are performed by leading performers, ensembles and orchestras in Europe and North America, including Sudwest Rundfunk (Baden-Baden), the BBC Philharmonic, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, the London Sinfonietta, Psappha, the ASKO ensemble, Ensemble 10/10, conductors Sir Simon Rattle, Oliver Knussen, Vasily Petrenko and soloists Nicholas Daniel, Clio Gould, Sarah Leonard, Hansjorg Schellenberger, Claire Booth, Sarah Nichols and Clare Hammond.
Other - Hesketh's works for symphonic wind band have become contemporary classics of the genre (Danceries, Masque, Diaghilev Dances). Regular performances of them around the world have led to British, Japanese, American and Canadian commercial recordings. These works are frequently set as competition test pieces. Also, the catalogue of Christmas music ranges from simple congregational arrangements and shorter a cappella items to more complex original works for chorus and orchestra. Included in a growing number of carol anthologies these tuneful works receive regular performances in the UK by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestras, as well as performances in North America and Europe.


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A Career at the Interface
In the graceful movements of birds in flight, Simon Levin, Ph.D. '64, mathematics, sees principles of fluid dynamics at work.
In bees and their unfailing devotion to their queen, he finds lessons on economic cooperation.
The flu virus, creating variations to thwart human immunity for millennia, underscores for Levin the importance of incorporating flexibility into the most highly regulated of industries.
After more than 50 years applying mathematics to ecology, epidemiology and economics, Levin remains fascinated by nature and the light it sheds on human responses to threats and stressors. His life's work has been identifying biological and behavioral processes in diverse ecological settings, all of them offering potential solutions for man-made problems.
In bestowing Levin with the 2014 National Medal of Science, President Barack Obama praised his ability to straddle ecology and applied mathematics to promote conservation in an era of climate change. He called Levin an international leader who has made an "impact on a generation of environmental scientists (with) his critical contributions."
Today, Levin works at Princeton University, where he holds the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professorship in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and leads a research lab with more than 20 members.
Since 1999, he has focused on the management of public goods and lessons in economic cooperation that can be gleaned from microbes, plants and animals that willingly share resources. He points to bacteria that signal one another to exchange biological favors and bees and termites that often sacrifice their own fitness to protect their social unit.
"How do we manage the commons we live in?" Levin asks. "How do we cooperate in this world we share?"
A pioneer in the development of theoretical ecology, Levin was instrumental in launching the field of spatial ecology in the 1970s. He used mathematical analysis to examine, in an evolutionary context, the mechanisms underlying natural patterns of dispersal and movement across geographic areas, looking at everything from seeds to wildebeest herds.
Levin's attempts to answer critical questions about resource sharing in marine settings, forests and beyond have earned him praise around the world.
In 1988, he won the Ecological Society of America's Robert H. MacArthur Award that honors significant contributions to ecology by a mid-career scientist.
He was named the Kyoto Prize Laureate in Basic Sciences in 2005, the same year the eponymous emission-reducing protocol first went into effect. His Kyoto lecture on global change outlined the clash between individual and collective behavior for an audience of the world's most renowned environmental researchers and policymakers.
"Cooperation is widespread in the animal kingdom, especially in human societies," Levin said in the lecture. "But the tribes and societies and cultures we build become devices for conflict among groups, and too often it is that conflict and competition that strengthens the membership bonds. When groups come together, it is often because there is a common enemy. ... We must recognize that we have a common enemy, and that enemy is the extinction that awaits us if we do not change our ways."
Levin insists his current line of work examining economic systems isn't a dramatic departure from his many contributions to ecological research. Like the biosphere, socio-economic systems also require some safeguards for the common good, he said.
Looking at cellular and vertebrate evolution, Levin found several examples where organisms evolved robustness that could be copied by those who govern modern markets.
Take for example the vertebrate immune system. It can't predict when or which dangers will befall an individual, so built-in defenses like the skin protect while immune system cells broadly attack and develop antibodies in response to specific threats.
"It's a great model for the markets," Levin said. "Our societies should have built-in protections and responses that are generalized, while we develop specialized adaptive responses."
The ability to shut down markets to avoid a free fall, he said, needs to be paired with flexible solutions that sustain a nation's economy through a crisis.
Regardless of subject area, many of the mathematical underpinnings of Levin's research are based in game theory, which models conflict and cooperation between decision-makers, or dynamic systems theory, which seeks to understand behavior in fluid settings.
"The math is quite similar," Levin said. "But the process of creating and then selecting evolves. You can't be satisfied with the solutions you've worked out because the environment is always changing. We have to be continuously innovating."
Levin's interdisciplinary approach and his willingness to work with researchers who may not come from the same school of thought are keys to the success of his projects.
"You really have to find people who are interested in learning outside their expertise," he said. "I've been lucky to have chosen great partners."
Interacting with leaders like the late Nobel prize-winning economists Kenneth Arrow and Thomas Schelling, MIT economist Andrew Lo, former head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Jane Lubchenco, and UMD infectious disease expert Rita Colwell, Levin continues to reach across fields to find meaning. This is a lesson he traces to his days as a doctoral student in UMD's Institute for Fluid Dynamics and Applied Mathematics.
Levin's advisor, UMD Mathematics Professor Monroe H. Martin, encouraged Levin's desire to use math to answer biological questions. Martin suggested Levin pursue postdoctoral work at the University of California, Berkeley, with operations researcher George Dantzig, B.S. '36, mathematics. Dantzig was the son of Martin's former colleague, UMD Mathematics Professor Tobias Dantzig.
"George Dantzig convinced me you can work on whatever interests you the most," Levin said. "Any problems I've worked on since have given me insights on how to look at new problems."
Today, Levin offers this same advice to a new generation of researchers. Like those termites and bees, he wants to see more researchers working toward the common good, even if it means stretching across cultural or political lines.
"These opportunities are really important for academic programs, and they're exactly why I'm committed to multidisciplinary research," he said. "Collaboration is more important than ever."


The name "Star and Crescent Moon" represents a symbol for the new beginning in Texas that was sought by the ancestors of Lutcher Stark. This symbol was used by the Lutcher & Moore Lumber Company that was co-founded by H.J. Lutcher Stark's grandfather, It has since become the insignia for the Stark Foundation, the non-profit organization that was established in 1961 by Lutcher Stark and that continues his philanthropic legacy through its programs, including Shangri La.
In order to keep tours on schedule, patrons are encouraged to reserve box lunches at our Star and Crescent Moon Café instead of leaving the grounds during lunch.
The Star and Crescent Moon Café Box Lunches (with pre-arranged tour) include a choice of sandwich or salad, chips, fruit, cookie and bottled water.
Group tours are welcome to order from the full menu, but groups of 15 or more are encouraged to order Box Lunches to ensure prompt service.
Contact Marlene Cox at 409.670.9113 ext. 4013 or mcox@shangrilagardens.org for menu questions and special requests or to order Box Lunches for scheduled group tours.
No outside food or drink, other than bottled water is permitted in Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center.


Kansas City has had the most perfect weather the last few days. The sunshine has been shining and the temps have felt perfect for Fall. It's time to start thinking about taking your favorite Summer pieces and working them into your fall wardrobe. Printed leggings have been a huge trend this Summer and I plan on working them into my Fall wardrobe seamlessly. The great thing about leggings is that they are perfect for booties or boots!
Summer was all about sandals, printed leggings, and my favorite straw hat.
Turning this outfit into a Fall go-to look just took a few key layering pieces and a switch of my accessories. A great color to incorporate into your fall wardrobe is a deep wine color, like this satchel bag.
I fell in love with this long sweater as soon as I saw it! It's perfect for Fall because it's thin enough to layer without being bulky and I adore the length! I can't wait to pair this with jeans and boots as soon as it gets a little cooler.
One fall must have accessory is the infinity scarf because it's the perfect accessory to pair with sweaters and jackets.
Do you need some help transitioning your summer wardrobe into Fall? I can help with that!
Don't forget when you shop at Summit Fair during the month of September every $250 spent at any combination of stores you can enter to win $500!!!
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Love these looks Jana!! I just pinned the bag from Charming Charlie in olive! So cute! These looks are great!
i love the things you are doing with your blog, jana! miss u!!
I love the way you styled these two outfits - so cute! You have my wheels turning on what I can transition from one season to the next and how to do it - thank you!


Evolution/Revolution:How we got to now When I began mixing some forty-four years ago, we shot on film with one camera. A second camera only came out during big stunt work scenes. I mixed on a mono Nagra; recording to ¼ audiotape and the production track I delivered to editorial was THE only track of dialog.
Production changed in the '90s when two cameras were used for every setup. This usually meant simultaneous wide and close shots. Suddenly, we were using more wireless microphones and there was a need to have both mix and iso tracks of each wire in use.
There were several professional twotrack audio tape-based recorders available then: the Nagra and Stellavox. DAT recorders from Fostex, Stellavox (the Stelladat) and HHB soon supplanted the analog machines and some enterprising Production Mixers embraced the technology of the music industry and started to use the newer eight-track recorders, either the Tascam DA-88 or the Alesis XT-8.
When Zaxcom, led by Glenn Sanders and Howard Stark, introduced the first portable four-channel hard-disc recorder in 1996, it revolutionized location recording. Sound Devices brought out their version of a nonlinear recorder in 2003 and we've rapidly come to the present where eight channels is the minimum. Some shows now expect to have individual tracks available for everyone in the cast and even eight tracks may not be enough.
I use a Yamaha 01V96 console (since 2004) and have always wanted to be able to record up to sixteen tracks if and when required. Previously I could achieve that only with a kluge of eight AES and eight analog outputs. But the new Sound Devices 970, an audio-only version of the PIX 260i, offers capabilities that greatly simplify high-track-count recording.
The 970 is a half rack, 2U device capable of recording up to sixty-four tracks to multiple drives. There are two front-panel drive bays and two eSata drives accessible from the rear panel. The drives may be configured for simultaneous or sequential recording as needed.
Eight line-level inputs permit connecting devices directly but full use of high track capabilities comes with connection to a mixer that can supply Ethernet-based Dante or either optical, or coaxial MADI connections. The 970 will also accept eight tracks of AES via a DB-25 connection.
Dual power inputs through standard 4-pin XLRs provide operational redundancy. In the event of a failure of both sources, proprietary PowerSafe™ circuitry provides ten seconds of reserve and an orderly shutdown.
Sound Devices continues to use the rock-steady Ambient Recording Lockit timecode technology offering sufficient accuracy and stability for use as a master clock.
A large five-inch screen provides visual metering up to sixty-four tracks and fast, intuitive menu control. Many of the same button actions on the SD 788T are duplicated here on the front face of the 970.
For example, pressing the STOP + FF buttons increments the Scene or Slate. Pressing STOP + RW buttons allows you to delete false start takes. A window asks you to confirm the action, YES or NO, before proceeding.
Similar dedicated keystrokes give access to the Metadata screen where scene number, takes, notes and other functions may be rapidly edited. Commonly used phrases may be selected and edited from a list manager.
By pressing AUDIO + FILES or pressing Ctrl + P on an attached USB keyboard will create a CSV file Sound Report on the current folder for all applicable drives.
The real clincher to me was the ability to use the Audinate Dante network of up to sixty-four tracks!
Yes, far more than I might need, but I always believe in future proofing my investment. Combined with a Dante card for the Yamaha, one Cat 5E cable gives me 16 x 16 I/O to the 970. I simultaneously record to both an SSD and CF card, which are mounted via the Sound Devices PIXCADDY and PIX-CADDY CF respectively.
The 970 also features an embedded Web-based control panel, PIXNET, for machine transport and setup control over Ethernet-based networks, as well as file transfer over the data network with SMB.
File metadata editing of scene name, take name, notes, track names and reel folders can be done across all drives during, before and after recording.
The 970 may also be controlled through an RS-422 port and GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output).
I picked up my 970 in early April and, after installing it on my newly reconfigured cart, I had about two weeks of "sea trials" before beginning production on a television series in May. Having never used a PIX or Audinate Dante, I wanted to be comfortable with it well before I was on any set. This included familiarizing myself with the operation of the 970 and the routing of the Dante network.
The Dante Controller on a PC or Mac is the master for all the I/O to all the devices on the network.
The series shot for five months and the 970 worked flawlessly every day. I powered it on about a half an hour before call and shut it down at wrap. That added up to at least twelve hours a day of constant use.
My I/O setup was built around the Dante network. As I mentioned previously, I added the Dante MY16-AUD card to my Yamaha 01V.
I run the Dante Controller from a Mac Mini on my cart. The Controller routes the I/O from the Yamaha to the 970 (and any other Dante device on the network). PIXNET also runs from the Mac.
Each day I would create a new "Reel #" or folder. The 970 offers "Custom" (default) or "Daily." Choosing "Custom" allows the Reel to be edited with any alphanumeric value. "Daily" will automatically generate a value derived from the System Date. i.e., YYMMDD.
Aside from our most important responsibility of mixing great tracks, we have the added duties of accurate metadata and arming and disarming of tracks. These operations are available both directly on the 970 and via PIXNET.
Pressing the AUDIO button on the PIX and rotating the Control Knob allows me to scroll to a track. Pushing the Knob highlights my selection, for example, arm a track. Scrolling further I can edit the Track Name. These features are duplicated by an attached keyboard as well as on PIXNET.
The most important part of any new HD recorder is how it sounds; the answer to that is the 970 sounds great, like all of the Sound Devices recorders. Sound Devices is known for rigorously testing their products before introducing them for sale in the marketplace. They are also fast to respond and fix any software bugs reported by users and owners. This is a personal testimonial; they have my back.
The 970 is definitely a fixed installation recorder, not a bag-type machine, as it has no on-board mixing capabilities. However, its small footprint will easily fit any cart configuration.
With over five months of daily use, I can safely say I really enjoy the 970. It is reliable, well designed with an easily accessible menu and does the job it was designed for.
Images of Richard Lightstone and his cart are courtesy of Richard Lightstone. Images of the 970 recorder are courtesy of Sound Devices.


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The pear is native to coastal and mildly temperate regions of the Old World, from western Europe and north Africa east right across Asia. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching 10?17 metres (33?56 ft) tall, often with a tall, narrow crown; a few species are shrubby.
The leaves are alternately arranged, simple, 2?12 centimetres (0.79?4.72 in) long, glossy green on some species, densely silvery-hairy in some others; leaf shape varies from broad oval to narrow lanceolate. Most pears are deciduous, but one or two species in southeast Asia are evergreen. Most are cold-hardy, withstanding temperatures between ?25 ?C (?13 ?F) and ?40 ?C (?40 ?F) in winter, except for the evergreen species, which only tolerate temperatures down to about ?15 ?C (5 ?F).
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How Old Was Andy Griffith when He Died?
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Andy Samuel Griffith was an American actor, comedian, television producer, southern gospel singer, and writer[2] whose career lasted seven decades from June 1, 1926, until his death on July 3, 2012. Two parts Griffith played earned him nominations for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. He is remembered for his Southern drawl, characters with folksy-friendly personalities, and gruff but friendly voice.
New information has surfaced concerning the final hours of Andy Griffith's life as the world continues to grieve the loss of the 86-year-old TV great.
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The actor died of a heart attack around 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, according to his death certificate. The paper, obtained by Associated Press on Thursday, states that the attack was the cause of death. Besides coronary artery disease, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, Griffith's death certificate says he suffered from additional health problems for a long time.
Griffith was buried in his family's grave on Roanoke Island, off the coast of North Carolina, less than five hours after his death. Since Tuesday, he has been showered with high appreciation from many different people, including President Obama and his co-stars Ron Howard and Jim Nabors.
Griffith's first film role was as the deceitful country boy turned power-mad by his sudden rise to fame, Larry "Lonesome" Rhodes, in Elia Kazan's 1957 drama. Budd Schulberg, who previously penned Kazan's On the Waterfront, penned the classic that satirized the dangers of national advertising.
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During a 1953 trip to deliver a speech to a civic group—two of which his wife had incorrectly scheduled for him to give—Griffith had the inspiration for his comedy CD. While driving the 75 miles, Griffith had the idea for some fresh material that would eventually get him signed to do comedy albums with a major record label. Deacon Andy Griffith's "What It Was, Was Football (Parts I & II)" single topped Billboard's pre-Hot 100 sales list that year.
Griffith's most enduring performance was as Sheriff Andy Taylor in the CBS comedy classic that ran from 1960 to 1968. Griffith was courted by TV producer Sheldon Leonard to play the kindly widowed sheriff of Mayberry, North Carolina.
In 1960, on Leonard's Make Room for Daddy, starring Danny Thomas, Andy Griffith played a county sheriff; this role served as the backdoor pilot for The Andy Griffith Show, which also starred Don Knotts as his deputy, Ron Howard as his son, and Frances Bavier as his Aunt Bee. The show continued as Mayberry R.F.D. with Ken Berry as the actor and Griffith as an executive producer until he left in 1968, after 249 episodes.
In another iconic role, Griffith played Matlock, the shrewd Atlanta defense attorney. The legal drama was shown on NBC and subsequently ABC from 1986 until 1995. After winning a People's Choice Award for his work on the show in 1987, Griffith revealed that his role as executive producer was his favorite acting part to date.
Unexpectedly, Griffith's performance as the murder victim's father in the 1981 NBC telefilm won him a nomination for an Emmy. No footage of Griffith from the film, which also starred Katharine Ross, Sam Elliott, and Farrah Fawcett, could be found.
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