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Macworld Podcast
By Roman Loyola, Leah Yamshon, Michael Simon and Dan Masaoka, Macworld | PT
First impressions of the iPhone 8, Apple Watch Series 3, and Apple TV 4K
Macworld Podcast episode 575
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We're currently reviewing the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, Apple Watch Series 3, and Apple TV 4K. The Macworld staff talks about their early impressions and answer questions from the audience.
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package org.apache.flink.api.scala.compiler

import org.apache.flink.api.java.io.DiscardingOutputFormat
import org.apache.flink.optimizer.util.CompilerTestBase
import org.junit.Test
import org.junit.Assert._
import org.apache.flink.api.scala._
import org.apache.flink.runtime.operators.shipping.ShipStrategyType
import org.apache.flink.optimizer.plan.SingleInputPlanNode
import org.apache.flink.api.common.functions.Partitioner

class PartitionOperatorTranslationTest extends CompilerTestBase {

  @Test
  def testPartitionOperatorPreservesFields() {
    try {
      val env = ExecutionEnvironment.getExecutionEnvironment

      val data = env.fromElements( (0L, 0L) )
      data.partitionCustom(new Partitioner[Long]() {
          def partition(key: Long, numPartitions: Int): Int = key.intValue()
        }, 1)
        .groupBy(1).reduceGroup( x => x)
        .output(new DiscardingOutputFormat[Iterator[(Long, Long)]])

      val p = env.createProgramPlan()
      val op = compileNoStats(p)

      val sink = op.getDataSinks.iterator().next()
      val reducer = sink.getInput.getSource.asInstanceOf[SingleInputPlanNode]
      val partitioner = reducer.getInput.getSource.asInstanceOf[SingleInputPlanNode]

      assertEquals(ShipStrategyType.FORWARD, reducer.getInput.getShipStrategy)
      assertEquals(ShipStrategyType.PARTITION_CUSTOM, partitioner.getInput.getShipStrategy)
    }
    catch {
      case e: Exception => {
        e.printStackTrace()
        fail(e.getMessage)
      }
    }
  }
}

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Review of Phillips 32" FD TV (price, reviews, best, sell)
Phillips 32" FD TV
When my parents recently purchased a plasma TV for their home, my husband and I decided it was time to replace our own tube television set that had been emitting a high pitched noise for some time and had difficulty changing the channels. It was several years old, and because it still worked, we had not bothered to replace it, though we decided to donate it and look for a better model. Having already helped my parents price televisions at Best Buy, we were already somewhat familiar with the various units' features and prices, and thus we were easily able to settle on a Phillips 32" FD unit. We chose Plasma over LCD mostly due to the picture quality between the two. Plasma is far superior to those with sharp eyes.
The model we chose sold for about $1,900, with an optional $40 service plan for two years offered by Best Buy on top of the manufacturer's warranty. As far as the price, it is slightly higher on the scale than other plasma models, which sell for around $1,200 although this model came with some extra features. These types of units with an LCD 32" screen usually sell for around $200-$300. It has a built in DVD player, which helps eliminate clutter from multiple units on the entertainment center, and it can read regular DVDs as well as DVD-R and CD-R discs. The unit can view JPEG documents and features Dolby Digital speakers, which sound really good with surround sound setups. The unit comes with a table stand, hookup cables, a remote with batteries and an owner's manual.
The television sports a 3000:1 contrast and 720p resolution, which is a very sharp picture. It also comes with a variety of inputs, component, composite, PC and audio inputs, most located in the rear and out of the way. The PC input allows for users to watch video from their PCs on the television, such as Hulu and YouTube. There is a USB port for connection of a camera and other USB devices, giving possibility to the ability to handle such video storage devices as Apple TV.
The unit is slim and a bit more lightweight than tube units, although still somewhat heavy to maneuver into place. It does not take up as much space with its slim design and the screen does not put off as much heat as a tube television. Although we've only had it for a few weeks, we are quite impressed with it. Our only complaint is that the menus are a bit confusing to navigate. This unit has been on the market for about a year and a half and is on par with current technology.
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About C&D
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C&D Corporation set up Xiamen C&D Tourism and Convention & Exhibition Investment Co., Ltd.
C&D Corporation set up Xiamen C&D Emerging Industry Equity Investment Co., Ltd.
C&D Corporation, as a limited partner, contributed RMB 100 million Yuan to set up Hunan Mango Haitong Creativity Culture Investment Fund (Limited Partnership). The total investment scale of Hunan Mango Haitong Creativity Culture Investment Fund (Limited Partnership) is RMB 500 million Yuan.
C&D Corporation increased the capital of Xiamen International Trust Co., Ltd. according to the shareholding proportion. After the capital increase, C&D Corporation holds 10% of the shares.
C&D Corporation increased the capital of King Dragon Life Insurance Co., Ltd. according to the shareholding proportion. After the capital increase, C&D Corporation holds 50% of the shares.
Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition Holdings Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of C&D Corporation, subscribed the rationed shares of Xiamen Rural Commercial Bank and transferred its profit in Xiamen Rural Commercial Bank into share capital. After the increase in capital and share, 7.2728% shares of Xiamen Rural Commercial Bank is held by Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition Holdings Co., Ltd.
C&D Corporation participated in the increase in capital and share of China Education Star Technology Co., Ltd. through increasing the capital of Shanghai Culture Industry Equity Investment Fund. After the capital increase, the total capital contributed in Shanghai Culture Industry Equity Investment Fund by C&D Corporation is RMB 147.25 million Yuan.
C&D Corporation participated in the share allotment of Xiamen C&D Inc. After the share allotment, the shareholding proportion was changed from 46.38% to 46.74%.
C&D Corporation increased the capital of Xiamen C&D Tourism and Hotels Incorporation. After that, the registered capital of Xiamen C&D Tourism and Hotels Incorporation increased to RMB 450 million Yuan.
Xiamen Overseas Chinese Electronics Co., Ltd., the held subsidiary of C&D Corporation, transferred 4.99% equity of Xiahua Electronics (stock code: 600870) through the manner of block trading.
C&D Tourism and Hotels Incorporation made an investment to set up Fuzhou Yeohwa Hotel, holding 100% of its equity.
C&D Inc. made an investment to set up C&D (Qingdao) Co., Ltd.
C&D Corporation made an investment of RMB 100 million Yuan to Fujian Xingzheng Strategic Venture Capital Enterprise (limited partnership); meanwhile, by holding 5% of its equity, C&D Corporation participated in Fujian Xingzheng Chuangfu Equity Investment Management Co., Ltd. which is responsible for managing this fund.
Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Holdings Ltd., the wholly-owned subsidiary of C&D Corporation, increased its investment to Xiamen Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. by the manner of converting distributed profit into share capital, through which the registered capital of Xiamen Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. amounted to 1,013,350,000 Yuan and Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Holdings Ltd. still held 7.293% of its equity.
C&D Corporation increased its investment to Xiamen International Trust Co., Ltd. according to the share proportion. At present, the registered capital of Xiamen International Trust Co., Ltd. amounts to 1.6 billion Yuan and C&D Corporation holds 10% of its equity.
Xiamen C&D Inc. invested to establish C&D (Wuhan) Co., Ltd.
C&D Corporation invested 354 million Yuan to participate in capital and share increase and restructuring of Xiamen International Bank with the result that C&D held 9% of Xiamen International Bank's equity.
C&D Corporation invested 100 million Yuan in Shanghai Cultural Industry Equity Investment Fund (limited partnership).
C&D Corporation increased the capital of Xiamen Airlines Co., Ltd. in proportion to the shares it held. At present, C&D Corporation holds 34% of the equity of Xiamen Airlines Co., Ltd. having a registered capital of 5 billion Yuan.
C&D Real Estate, C&D Corporation and C&D Inc. set up Shanghai Zhaoyu Investment and Development Co., Ltd. together to develop plots used for commercial office buildings in North Bund (2012040606), Yangpu District, Shanghai City. The three companies hold 60%, 20%, 20% of its equity respectively.
Xiamen Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. which came from the restructuring of Xiamen Rural Credit Cooperative officially opened. C&D Corporation holds 7.293% of its equity through Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Holdings Ltd.
C&D Inc. participated in finishing the restructuring and capital increase of Fujian Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd. affiliated to Fujian Shipbuilding Industry Group Corporation. Then, C&D Inc. holds 51% of the equity of Fujian Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd.
C&D Tourism and Hotels Incorporation invested and set up Fujian Carp Islet Resort Co., Ltd. with 100% share to operate and manage Fujian Carp Islet Resort.
King Dragon finished a capital increase of 120 million Yuan. The capital was increased from 240 million Yuan to 360 million Yuan. C&D Corporation holds 50% of its share.
C&D Corporation transferred its shares of Xiamen Xingsha Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. and Xiamen Xingsha Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. to Xiamen Light Industry Group Corp., Ltd.
C&D Tourism and Hotels Incorporation invested and set up Wuyi Mountain Dahongpao Resort Hotel Co., Ltd. with 100% shares.
C&D Corporation acquired 3.85% of the share of Xiamen International Bank which was held by Shinsei Bank. After the acquisition, C&D Corporation held 11.35% of the share of Xiamen International Bank.
C&D Corporation purchased 46% of the share of Wuyi Mountain Dahongpao Resort Development Co., Ltd. in the manner of capital increase.
Hebei Aviation Investment Group Co., Ltd. and China Southern Airlines Co., Ltd. signed a contract with C&D Corporation, agreeing to become a shareholder of Xiamen Airlines. with an investment amount of RMB 1.46 billion Yuan, holding 15% of the shares. After the capital expansion, C&D Corporation holds 34% shares of Xiamen Airlines.
C&D Inc. acquired Tianjin Jinchen Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. with 100% shares through delisting, engaging in the development and operation of No. 03-20 lot office building in Yujiapu Financial Area of Tianjin.
the listing and trading of the shares of XOCECO was resumed in Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Xiamen International Exhibition Co., Ltd. was renamed as Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition Center Co., Ltd. and was restructured into Xiamen Conference & Exhibition Group Inc.
C&D Corporation acquired 30% shares of Xiamen Xingsha Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. which was previously held by Xiamen C&D Inc.
C&D Tourism and Hotels Incorporation set up Xiamen International Conference Center Hotel Co., Ltd.
equivalent replacement took place between the 95% shares of Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition Center Co., Ltd. held by C&D Inc. and the 44.654% shares of Xiamen C&D Real Estate Co., Ltd. held by C&D Corporation. In the meantime, C&D Inc. purchased 10% shares of Xiamen C&D Real Estate Co., Ltd. held by C&D Corporation.
Xiamen C&D Tourism and Hotels Company Limited. was restructured into Xiamen C&D Tourism and Hotels Incorporation.
C&D Inc. participated and set up Dragon Resources Fishmeal Co., Ltd., and held 40% of its shares.
C&D Inc. and Taiwan Life Co., Ltd. were allowed to prepare to set up King Dragon Life Insurance Co., Ltd. which was approved to be established in September 2008, and C&D Inc. held 50% of its shares.
Xiamen C&D Inc. additionally issued 73.06 million shares which raised nearly 1.5 billion Yuan.
Zijin Tongguan Investment Development Co., Ltd., a join-stock company of C&D Inc., successfully purchased Monterrico Metals plc which was a British AIM listed company.
C&D Tourism and Hotels Incorporation set up Xiamen Xinyi Hotel Co., Ltd.
C&D Inc. invested in Sichuan Yongfeng Paper Pulp Production Co., Ltd., holding 40% of its shares.
C&D Inc. set up Xiamen Goldorigin Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. as the largest shareholder.
C&D Tourism and Hotels Incorporation set up Xiamen Seaview Hotel Co., Ltd.
C&D Inc. cooperated with Xiangyu Group to establish Xiamen Modern Dock Co., Ltd., holding 50% of its shares.
Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition Group was established, and C&D Inc. held 95% of its parent company's shares.
C&D Pharmaceutical, the held subsidiary of C&D Inc., merged with Xiamen Xingsha Industrial Company to establish Xiamen Xingsha Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd., and C&D Inc. held 30% of its shares.
C&D Tourism and Hotels Incorporation set up Yeohwa Hotel in Quanzhou.
Lianfa Group and C&D Inc. established Xiamen Goldorigin Guarantee Co., Ltd.
C&D Tourism and Hotels Incorporation set up Xiamen City Hotel Co., Ltd., which was entrusted to operate and manage Xiamen Hotel's assets.
C&D Inc. purchased 95% shares of Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition New City Investment and Development Corporation by additionally issuing 90 million public shares.
C&D Tourism and Hotels Incorporation invested in Wuyi Mountain Yeohwa Hotel Co., Ltd., holding 70% shares.
Xiamen C&D Tourism and Hotels Incorporation was established.
Xiamen Faratronic Co., Ltd., invested by C&D Corporation, was listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange and C&D Corporation held 30 million shares which accounts for 20% of the total share capital.
The original Xiamen International Trust and Investment Corporation which merged with Xiamen C&D Trust and Investment Corporation was approved to be re-registered as Xiamen International Trust and Investment Co., Ltd. with 51% shares held by C&D Corporation.
C&D Inc. invested 50 million Yuan in Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. and held 20% of its shares.
Yeohwa Hotel purchased all the shares of Xiamen Gold Coast Hotel.
C&D Logistics Group Co., Ltd., the wholly-owned subsidiary of C&D Inc. was established.
2000 and before 2000
C&D Corporation invested in Xiamen Faratronic Co., Ltd. and held its shares.
C&D Inc. issued 55.5 million shares for the first time, and the majority shareholder C&D Corporation participated in the allotment of shares with 40% of equity of Xiamen Airlines Co., Ltd. worth 591 million Yuan and raised 180 million Yuan from the public.
C&D Corporation invested in Dapeng Securities Co., Ltd. and held its shares.
C&D Corporation accepted 20% shares of Xiamen Airlines Co., Ltd. so as to hold 40% of its shares.
At the end of 1998,C&D Corporation took over Xiamen New Yeohwa Development Company and Yeohwa Hotel and thus had Xiamen's only five-star hotel Yeohwa Hotel at that time.
C&D Inc. purchased 70% shares of Xiamen Pharmaceutical Factory, and joined venture with Xiamen State-owned Assets Investment Company to set up Xiamen C&D Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
C&D Corporation reorganized part of its assets as the sole promoter by the way of raising money, and issued RMB ordinary shares to the public to set up Xiamen C&D Inc. On June 16th, C&D Inc. was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
At the beginning of 1998,C&D Corporation purchased 52.97% shares of Xiamen Overseas Chinese Electronic Co., Ltd. which was the leading electronic enterprise in Xiamen, and it became the controlling stockholder of Xiamen Overseas Chinese Electronic Co., Ltd.
At the beginning of 1997,C&D Corporation accepted 44% shares of Lianfa Group so as to hold 95% shares of Lianfa Group.
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So here we are, in the middle of the day, in the middle of the street of a not so big city. And we look around. At almost 40 degrees Celsius things go slowly – us included. And I perceive that what is before my eyes only with some delays. It feels a bit like an orientational exercise – where am I? And when?
I find some plants that seem to make a strong case for the possibility of encounters between extraterrestrials and earthlings.
But delight is mixed in this as I discover the vending machines. The drinks vending machines that had fascinated me some 25 years ago are still around! Well, of course. For me they were definitely something that was intricately connected to this island in the East.
So you see already, after looking around a bit more and finding indications of the exact location and the name of the place, you realise, that well of course, this is not Mars but it is Earth. So then …, between states exist.


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The Supreme Court's decision in the case of a Colorado baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple will have a huge impact on LGBTQ rights.
On December 5, the Supreme Court will hear arguments for Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, a major case that could — depending on its outcome — mark a significant rollback of LGBTQ rights. The question before the Court is whether a business open to the public has the constitutional right to discriminate on the basis of factors like religious belief or sexual orientation — a question to which Attorney General Jeff Sessions answers a resounding "yes."
Let's take a closer look at this momentous case, and the impact the ruling could have on LGBTQ rights in America.
What's the story behind Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission?
In July 2012, Charlie Craig and David Mullins planned to celebrate their wedding with friends and family in their home state of Colorado, which at the time did not recognize same-sex marriage (the couple had officially married in Massachusetts). When Craig and Mullins met with Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, to discuss their wedding cake, Phillips refused to design a custom wedding cake for the couple. As a Christian, Phillips contended that designing a cake in celebration of a same-sex wedding would violate his religious beliefs. He also argued that because his cakes are a form of artistic and creative expression, being forced to create a cake that was against his religious beliefs hindered his right to freedom of expression.
Read More: The Research Is In. Here Are 6 Strengths Unique to the LGBTQ Community.
How did this case get to the Supreme Court?
Craig and Mullins filed a complaint against Phillips with the Colorado Civil Rights Commission under the state's public accommodations law, which prohibits businesses open to the public from discriminating against customers on the basis of race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. The complaint resulted in a lawsuit, which was decided in favor of Craig and Mullins in 2015. In the ruling, Phillips was ordered to create wedding cakes for any couple, regardless of sexual orientation. Phillips refused to comply with the state's orders and filed an appeal. The Colorado Supreme Court upheld the state's decision that baking a cake is not an expression of free speech nor an exercise of free religion, and refusing to bake cakes on the basis of religion, sexual orientation, etc. is discriminatory. After losing this appeal, Phillips petitioned the Supreme Court to hear the case, and the Court agreed.
So what's going to happen in December?
It's impossible to say how the court will rule in December, despite the couple's repeated victories in the lower courts. In September the Trump administration issued a memo in support of Phillips. In its brief, the DOJ argued that, "A custom wedding cake can be sufficiently artistic to qualify as pure speech," and that by forcing Phillips to create a cake for a same-sex couple he'd essentially be forced to "participate in a wedding celebration that conflicts with his sincerely held religious beliefs." The DOJ's position in this case is just one of several efforts the Trump administration has taken to roll back Obama era positions in support of LGBTQ rights.
Read More: Why Is LGBTQ Affirming Healthcare So Hard to Find?
What will the outcome mean?
If the Supreme Court reverses the decisions of the lower courts and rules in favor of Phillips, it could be disastrous for the queer community and other groups that face discrimination. If a bakery can discriminate against gay couples on the basis of free speech, the door could open for broader discrimination from a variety of businesses — restaurants, dry cleaners, florists, photographers — even doctors and healthcare specialists.
Should the Supreme Court condone discrimination in the case of an intolerant Colorado baker, the door will open for homophobes across industries to discriminate under the guise of "freedom of expression." The risk this potential ruling poses for the civil rights of the queer community should not be taken lightly.
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Trip Advisor is the top source for direct bookings.
93% say that booking decisions are affected by reviews. Over 50% will not book without a review being available.
Paid listing on Trip Advisor means being able to publish direct contact details, able to publish special offers/deals, etc.
Content Marketing is about branding, consumer engagement, social media and of course search engine optimisation. If you can get your content marketing right, you will be forging ahead of the competition.
Whether on PC, mobile or tablet, you need to be presenting the right content to consumers to persuade them to become customers. It needs to be engaging and sufficiently compelling to persuade travellers that they should be booking with your company.
"Great content marketing is about great storytelling" – like a story, the content must lead towards an end point (like the joke's punchline) – the objective for telling the story, creating the content.
People look for destination information. They research online and seek recommendations.
People aggregate information for themselves, making a 'self-build' guidebook. There is a sales/marketing opportunity there.
Define what you are – what are you writing about?
What is the vision? – Content and Context is king.
Stories – language – legacy? – desired action?
Who – When – Where?
We are pleased to feature a great range of boats and the holidays and vacations that they provide – luxury barges and straightforward barges; larger barges bookable cabin-by-cabin and smaller barges for whole-boat charters; cruising barges and static (moored) 'peniches d'hote'; and barges spread throughout the rivers and canals of France, north to south, east to west. More in the pipeline!
Completely revised by David Edwards-May and his team at Euromapping, to a larger scale, and republished this week.
A fascinating 'read' for anyone with a practical, passage-planning, interest – or perhaps a 'how to get from Manchester to Istanbul?' day-dream.
Complete with a 56-page Gazeteer, referencing map place-names.
WTM (World Travel Market) is the UK's biggest trade-only travel event. From beginnings in 1980 at Olympia it moved to the giant ExCel exhibition centre (which it fills) in 2002.
Attendance figures are seriously impressive and 2013 was a record year, with over 50,000 invitation-only tourist industry professionals attending the show over its four days (Tuesday 5th was the busiest, with 18,292 people making the journey to London's dockland venue). Naturally, many visitors came from the UK, but this is a truly international event and 50% of attendees (25,000+) came from overseas. Nearly 3,000 accredited press people came.
The 2013 event covered 42,000 square metres, encompassing 900 exhibitors on stands from all corners of the globe, some stands fairly modest, some gigantic (on two storeys).
At 705 sq.m, France's 'rendez-vous en France' stand was one of the largest ten, organised by Atout France (the French tourism development agency which has 35 offices in 29 countries). The smart and stylish stand (mais naturellement!) was divided into a number of 'desks' with associated illuminated displays where 70 individual participants were represented – local tourist destinations such as Paris and tourist attractions such as Bateaux Mouches.
Participation (i.e a 'desk') costs £6,000 and could be a collaborative 'group' enterprise or shared between two individual enterprises.
french-waterways.com spent two days at WTM (further reports to follow). We would be keen to co-ordinate future participation from our partner companies, fleets, agencies and individual hotel barges.


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What correlation is there between (1) long-term interest rates and (2) the stock market valuation? Please provide a simple intuitive explanation.
For example, as I understand it from recent news reports, rising long-term interest rates put pressure on the stock market. Why?
Many organisations borrow money to purchase shares (trading on margin). Their enthusiasm for doing this will depend on the interest rate. So lower interest rates means more borrowing for purchasing shares, which means prices rise.
A similar thing happens with other stuff that people tend to buy with borrowed money - like housing.
It's worth starting by noting that when we talk about what the stock market does, we're talking about something we believe, not something that's necessarily true. That said, we believe long term interest rates are correlated with economic growth. If the growth rate decreases, the P/E multiple of the market has to go down (because earnings growth is in the numerator of a discounted earnings stream, and earnings growth will be related, over the entire market, to overall economic growth). Also, when companies finance by borrowing, which they all do, earnings will be lower if interest rates are higher (for each non financial company, in this case). Finally, higher interest rates make financial assets other than equity more appealing, although I personally think that effect is far smaller than the earnings effect.
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NASCAR Sprint Cup
Martin Truex Jr. hopes Sonoma road course is path to NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase
Dan Gelston, The Associated Press
Martin Truex Jr. is 25th in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points standings. It appears the only way he's going to make the Chase is to win a race.
Martin Truex was the toast of wine country when he left the road course of Sonoma a winner for the first time in six years.
Truex returns this weekend aiming for another win, but much has changed.
He'll bring a new team, a different car and a new sense of desperation as he tries to force his way into the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
Truex was booted from the Chase last season in the aftermath of the Richmond scandal. In his first season driving the No. 78 Chevrolet for Furniture Row Racing, Truex hasn't come close to sniffing a checkered flag, buried at 25th in the points standings with only three top-10 finishes and no top fives.
He posted consecutive top-10s at Dover and Pocono before an early race accident last weekend at Michigan knocked him out of the race.
"We just need to start a new streak in Sonoma," said Truex. "We've had way too much bad luck so far, but we will keep plugging away and hope what goes around comes around."
Truex's previous only Sprint Cup Series win had been at Dover in 2007, and he was on a 218-race winless streak before winning at Sonoma for Michael Waltrip Racing. He led 51 of 110 laps, but it was far from the breakthrough victory he hoped it would become.
He lost his sponsor and his job following Richmond, a trifecta of bad news that left him scrambling for a ride late in 2013. Truex didn't strike a deal with Furniture Row until November.
Furniture Row, a one-car operation based in Denver, far removed from NASCAR's North Carolina hub, had amazing success last season with Kurt Busch. Busch turned the organization into championship contenders, helping them become the first single-car team to earn a berth in the Chase.
Under the revamped Chase rules, Truex can do the same with a victory. He would love for a win to jump-start a rough season that has been surprising from one of last season's top drivers.
"When it comes to winning, this is one race that has been circled on the schedule," Truex said. "However, there are so many excellent road course drivers right now, and I am sure this race has also been circled on their calendars, as well."
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How to Allocate Shares in a Private Limited Company in Florida
Private Limited Companies in Florida – Understanding LLC Businesses
Is It Possible to Issue LLC Shares in Florida? – An Overview
Ownership shares in a Private Limited Company in Florida – Understanding Membership in an LLC
Members Do Not Necessarily Have Equal Ownership
Transferring Ownership of an LLC
How to Allocate Shares in a Private Limited Company in Florida – Work with Jurado and Farshchian P.L.
Normally, the process of distribution of membership interest in a limited liability company (LLC) occurs before its registration. Thus, each member's share of ownership can be part of the provisions within an operating agreement.
In this article, you will discover how to allocate shares in a private limited company in Florida.
A limited liability company (LLC) is similar to a corporation, as it grants owners (members) limited personal liability regarding the business' debt and liabilities.
However, unlike corporations, LLCs do not need to have regular stockholder meetings or management meetings. Also, there are no requirements to comply with other corporate formalities.
Other than structural flexibility, LLC owners enjoy federal "pass-through" status, meaning they do not pay corporate taxes and are not exposed to double taxation. Instead, any business-related taxes pass through the entity to its owners' personal tax returns.
Despite the number of advantages, creating an LLC requires owners to file the Articles of Organization to the Secretary of State, as well as appointing a registered agent for service processing.
Although most corporate resolutions do not apply to LLCs, the ideal approach is to keep a record of the company's activities, as well as holding regular meetings between LLC members.
When registering an LLC with the Secretary of State, members in a private limited company need to identify themselves publicly on the Articles of Organization document. Thus, LLCs are not like corporations, which issue shares after official registration.
In Florida, LLCs must settle all questions concerning ownership before the company is officially registered (although it is possible to change the list of LLC members later by using amendments).
Hence, distributing ownership interest in an LLC is quite different from the corporate process of stock issuance.
In most cases, the members participating in an LLC structure are acquaintances who formally agree to form a private limited company, which does not require any public issuance of stocks to get funding.
As limited liability companies do not have the same formalities as corporate businesses, LLCs vary in terms of business structuring and management. For example, some LLCs issue owners with membership certificates, while others do not. Some LLCs do not even have an operating agreement in place, as it is not formally required. Still, the best approach for Florida LLC owners is to sit down and formalize all details regarding ownership in a written operating agreement.
While many LLC members have equal rights, it is not mandatory by law. Therefore, LLC members can waive equal ownership as long as they specify it using a written operating agreement.
In Florida, different LLCs have very different structures, such as voting and non-voting members, or members with more control than others.
In Florida, it is possible to transfer membership interest of an LLC from person to person. Usually, all the members must consent before a member sells his interest, but the process varies according to each business's operating agreement.
This way, it is possible to maintain a limited liability company everlasting and survive unexpected events like the death of a shareholder, for example.
Because limited liability companies have flexibility when it comes to profit distribution, members can choose how they will distribute the business's profits. Hence, as long as it is provided in the LLC's operation agreement, distribution is not necessarily based on the ownership stake of an LLC member.
The ownership interest of an LLC member is not necessarily associated with monetary contributions. Hence, if a member in an LLC has not contributed cash, he/she can still have an ownership stake in the company if the operating agreement says so.
Florida law also grants LLCs a huge level of flexibility during the disposal of assets in case of dissolution. While corporate businesses calculate asset distribution based on the number of shares per owner, LLCs can rely on alternative ways to distribute assets during dissolution.
Allocating shares in a private limited company requires a strategic approach. Thus, waste no time with uncertainty. Call Attorney Romy B. Jurado today at (305) 921-0976 or send an email at Romy@juradolawfirm.com to schedule a consultation.
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Q: Routing overloaded functions in Play Framework 2.0 In Play, when overloading controller methods, those individual methods cant be routed more than once cause the complier doesn't like it.
Is there a possible way to get around this?
Say if I had two functions in my Product controller: getBy(String name) and getBy(long id).
And I had two different routes for these functions declared in routes:
GET /p/:id            controllers.Product.getBy(id: Long)
GET /p/:name          controllers.Product.getBy(name: String)

I want to use the "same" function for different routes, is this possible?

A: No, it's not possible, there are two solutions.
First is to use 2 names:
public static Result getByLong(Long id) {
    return ok("Long value: " + id);
}

public static Result getByString(String name) {
    return ok("String value: " + name);
}

also you should use separate routes for it, otherwise you'll get type mismatch
GET   /p-by-long/:id         controllers.Monitor.getByLong(id: Long)
GET   /p-by-string/:name     controllers.Monitor.getByString(name: String)

Second solution is using one method with String argument and check internally if it can be converted to Long
public static Result getByArgOfAnyType(String arg) {
    try {
        Long.parseLong(arg);
        return ok("Long: " + arg);
    } catch (Exception e) {
        return ok("String: " + arg);
    }
}

route:
GET   /p/:arg     controllers.Monitor.getByArgOfAnyType(arg : String)

I know that doesn't fit your question but at least will save your time. Also keep in mind that there could be better ways to determine if String can be converted to numeric type, ie in this question: What's the best way to check to see if a String represents an integer in Java?

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namespace Ditto.DataLoad.Tests
{
    using System;
    using System.Data;
    using System.IO;
    using Xunit;
    using Csv = CsvHelper.Configuration;

    /// <summary>
    /// CsvDataReader Facts.
    /// </summary>
    public sealed class CsvDataReaderFacts : IDisposable
    {
        /// <summary>
        /// Simple CSV test data.
        /// </summary>
        private const string SimpleCsv =
@"stringval,intval,dateval,boolval,byteval,charval,decimalval,doubleval,floatval,guidval,
""wibb,le"",2,2015-01-31,true,1,x,-10.4321,1.456E5,-4E2,""{11A59F73-6905-4299-8E54-5E749B2ACD68}"",
,,,,,,,,,,
";

        /// <summary>
        /// The test target.
        /// </summary>
        private readonly IDataReader target;

        /// <summary>
        /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="CsvDataReaderFacts"/> class.
        /// </summary>
        public CsvDataReaderFacts()
        {
            TextReader source = null;

            try
            {
                source = new StringReader(SimpleCsv);
                this.target = new CsvDataReader(source, "simple.csv", new Csv.Configuration());
                source = null;
            }
            finally
            {
                if (source != null)
                {
                    source.Dispose();
                }
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Should throw when null source passed to constructor.
        /// </summary>
        [Fact]
        public static void ShouldThrowWhenNullSourcePassedToConstructor()
        {
            Assert.Throws<ArgumentNullException>(() => new CsvDataReader(null, "not checked", new Csv.Configuration()));
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Should throw when null filename passed to constructor.
        /// </summary>
        [Fact]
        public static void ShouldThrowWhenNullFileNamePassedToConstructor()
        {
            TextReader source = null;

            try
            {
                source = new StringReader(SimpleCsv);
                Assert.Throws<ArgumentNullException>(() => new CsvDataReader(source, null, new Csv.Configuration()));
                source = null;
            }
            finally
            {
                if (source != null)
                {
                    source.Dispose();
                }
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Determines whether this instance [can read correct number of rows].
        /// </summary>
        [Fact]
        public void CanReadCorrectNumberOfRows()
        {
            int rows = 0;
            while (this.target.Read())
            {
                rows++;
            }

            Assert.Equal(2, rows);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Should be closed once all rows read.
        /// </summary>
        [Fact]
        public void ShouldBeClosedOnceAllRowsRead()
        {
            while (this.target.Read())
            {
            }

            Assert.True(this.target.IsClosed);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// The field count should be correct.
        /// </summary>
        [Fact]
        public void FieldCountIsCorrect()
        {
            Assert.Equal(14, this.target.FieldCount);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Should return the correct field values.
        /// </summary>
        [Fact]
        public void ShouldReturnTheCorrectFieldValues()
        {
            this.target.Read();

            Assert.Equal(1, this.target.GetInt32(0));
            Assert.Equal(1, this.target.GetValue(0));

            Assert.Equal("simple.csv", this.target.GetString(1));
            Assert.Equal("wibb,le", this.target.GetString(3));

            Assert.Equal(2, this.target.GetInt16(4));
            Assert.Equal(2, this.target.GetInt32(4));
            Assert.Equal(2, this.target.GetInt64(4));

            Assert.Equal(new DateTime(2015, 1, 31), this.target.GetDateTime(5));
            Assert.Equal(new DateTime(1601, 1, 1), this.target.GetDateTime(2));

            Assert.True(this.target.GetBoolean(6));
            Assert.Equal(1, this.target.GetByte(7));
            Assert.Equal('x', this.target.GetChar(8));
            Assert.Equal(-10.4321M, this.target.GetDecimal(9));
            Assert.Equal(1.456E5, this.target.GetDouble(10));
            Assert.Equal(-4E2, this.target.GetFloat(11));
            Assert.Equal(new Guid("{11A59F73-6905-4299-8E54-5E749B2ACD68}"), this.target.GetGuid(12));
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Should read null field and return is database null.
        /// </summary>
        [Fact]
        public void ShouldReadNullFieldAndReturnIsDBNull()
        {
            this.target.Read();
            this.target.Read();

            Assert.True(this.target.IsDBNull(3));
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Should return correct column ordinals.
        /// </summary>
        [Fact]
        public void ShouldReturnCorrectColumnOrdinals()
        {
            Assert.Equal(0, this.target.GetOrdinal("_LineNumber"));
            Assert.Equal(3, this.target.GetOrdinal("stringval"));
            Assert.Equal(-1, this.target.GetOrdinal("thiscolumndoesntexist"));
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// GetColumnOrdinal() should throw when passed null.
        /// </summary>
        [Fact]
        public void GetColumnOrdinalShouldThrowWhenPassedNull()
        {
            Assert.Throws<ArgumentNullException>(() => this.target.GetOrdinal(null));
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Should return correct column names.
        /// </summary>
        [Fact]
        public void ShouldReturnCorrectColumnNames()
        {
            Assert.Equal("_SourceFile", this.target.GetName(1));
            Assert.Equal("intval", this.target.GetName(4));
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Name indexer should return same as get value.
        /// </summary>
        [Fact]
        public void NameIndexerShouldReturnSameAsGetValue()
        {
            var column = "dateval";
            Assert.Equal(this.target.GetValue(this.target.GetOrdinal(column)), this.target[column]);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Ordinal indexer should return same as get value.
        /// </summary>
        [Fact]
        public void OrdinalIndexerShouldReturnSameAsGetValue()
        {
            var index = 4;
            Assert.Equal(this.target.GetValue(index), this.target[index]);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Hard coded values should be correct.
        /// </summary>
        [Fact]
        public void HardcodedValuesShouldBeCorrect()
        {
            Assert.Equal(0, this.target.Depth);
            Assert.Equal(-1, this.target.RecordsAffected);
            Assert.False(this.target.NextResult());
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Should throw when fixed field index is passed.
        /// </summary>
        [Fact]
        public void ShouldThrowWhenFixedFieldIndexIsPassed()
        {
            Assert.Throws<InvalidOperationException>(() => this.target.GetDecimal(0));
            Assert.Throws<InvalidOperationException>(() => this.target.GetBoolean(0));
            Assert.Throws<InvalidOperationException>(() => this.target.GetByte(0));
            Assert.Throws<InvalidOperationException>(() => this.target.GetChar(0));
            Assert.Throws<InvalidOperationException>(() => this.target.GetDouble(0));
            Assert.Throws<InvalidOperationException>(() => this.target.GetFloat(0));
            Assert.Throws<InvalidOperationException>(() => this.target.GetGuid(0));
            Assert.Throws<InvalidOperationException>(() => this.target.GetInt16(0));
            Assert.Throws<InvalidOperationException>(() => this.target.GetInt64(0));
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Should not be implemented.
        /// </summary>
        [Fact]
        public void ShouldNotBeImplemented()
        {
            char[] charBuffer = null;
            Assert.Throws<NotImplementedException>(() => this.target.GetChars(0, 0, charBuffer, 0, 0));

            byte[] byteBuffer = null;
            Assert.Throws<NotImplementedException>(() => this.target.GetBytes(0, 0, byteBuffer, 0, 0));

            Assert.Throws<NotImplementedException>(() => this.target.GetSchemaTable());
            Assert.Throws<NotImplementedException>(() => this.target.GetDataTypeName(0));
            Assert.Throws<NotImplementedException>(() => this.target.GetFieldType(0));

            object[] valueBuffer = null;
            Assert.Throws<NotImplementedException>(() => this.target.GetValues(valueBuffer));

            Assert.Throws<NotImplementedException>(() => this.target.GetData(0));
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Performs application-defined tasks associated with freeing, releasing, or resetting unmanaged resources.
        /// </summary>
        public void Dispose()
        {
            this.target.Close();
        }
    }
}


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Freeport: Sturgis redux?
Posted on August 24, 2022 by Philip J Palin
Yesterday Freeport LNG announced another delay in restarting their Texas facility. Shut-down since a June 8 explosion, flows had originally been expected to resume in September, but based on regulatory action had then been delayed until October. (See text of action by Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.)
According to a news release, "Although typical construction risks could impact the recovery plan, it is anticipated that initial production can commence in early to mid-November, and ramp up to a sustained level of at least 2 BCF per day by the end of November, representing over 85% of the export capacity of the facility. The recovery plan will utilize Freeport LNG's second LNG loading dock as a lay berth until loading capabilities at the second dock are reinstated in March 2023, at which time we anticipate being capable of operating at 100% of our capacity." (More)
Yesterday, before the Freeport LNG announcement, benchmark European LNG futures prices for November deliveries hit a new all time high (see chart below). Recent turmoil in the European natural gas market can claim many mothers and fathers, but a big part of the most recent price rise reflects Friday's announcement by Gazprom that the Nordstream 1 pipeline will suspend flows from August 31 to September 2 for previously unscheduled maintenance.
US natural gas prices fell yesterday reflecting the continued constraint on export capacity (more and more), Freeport typically accounts for about 15 percent of US LNG exports. As of this morning, global natural gas prices are still churning as implications are played out on 3-D chess boards worldwide (here and here). Prices may be approaching the point of demand destruction.
European natural gas inventories — critically important for this winter — currently stand at almost 78 percent. Pretty good for a normal August. But this is an abnormal August worried about a potentially surreal mid-winter (more and more and more).
So… I hope I am not the only one who is cautiously comparing PHMSA actions at Freeport to FDA action at Sturgis (here and here and here). In each case there were (are) real safety risks justifying regulatory interventions. In regard to the Abbott production plant at Sturgis there was also failure to fully anticipate the implications of an extended shutdown.
Fortunately, the flow capacity concentrated at Freeport — while significant — is no more than half that concentrated at Sturgis… and depending on what you count as replacement flows, even less. Replacement flows for Sturgis were also tightly constrained by various government import and procurement policies. Natural gas operates in a much more open market with much higher volume flows. Comparing natural gas to specialty formula is not an easy apple to apple market comparison.
But in terms of risk management, the analogy may be more like-to-like. There are many good reasons for an FDA or PHMSA action to be narrowly framed in terms of existing statutory and regulatory authorities. There are many good reasons to ensure that specific safety issues not be complicated by more ambiguous economic or, especially, political issues. There are many good reasons for private sector engineers and lawyers to cooperate with narrowly targeted safety regulations.
I also remember in late March when I received my first call from a senior federal official worried about the downstream implications of the shutdown at Sturgis. He seemed surprised when I outlined limited options: restart, import, or empty shelves. I did not notice this surprise motivating many changes for another four weeks or more. By then shortages of specialty formulas were, in some cases, life-threatening.
I hope the professional expertise of PHMSA staff is deep and respected. I hope their peers at Freeport LNG are competent and fully committed to safe operations. I also hope USDOT Senior Executive Service staff and/or the right Deputy Assistant Secretary and/or a thoughtful National Security Council staffer are asking for regular updates and communicating downstream implications. While I want the safety inspectors to be able to stay in their lane, I also want others to fully engage how that lane connects to flow of LNG to Europe and the strategic implications of containing Putin's aggression.
Dutch TTF Gas Futures for November Euro cents per megawatt hour
Black Sea berths
July Personal Consumption Expenditures


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Grandes sudafricanos (en inglés, Great South Africans) fue una serie de televisión sudafricana que se emitió en SABC3 y fue presentada por Noeleen Maholwana Sangqu y Denis Beckett. En septiembre de 2004, miles de sudafricanos participaron en una encuesta informal a nivel nacional para determinar los "100 mejores sudafricanos" (en inglés, 100 Greatest South Africans) de todos los tiempos. Los votos se emitieron por teléfono, SMS y el sitio web del canal de televisión estatal South African Broadcasting Corporation, SABC3, que emitió una serie de perfiles y documentales en las semanas previas al anuncio de los 100 mejores. El programa se inspiró en la serie de los Grandes Británicos de la BBC.
En Sudáfrica, la lista estaba encabezada por Nelson Mandela, dado su estatus global como estadista, símbolo de la liberación y la reconciliación, posteriores al apartheid. Otras opciones populares iban desde el profesor Christiaan Barnard, el cirujano cardíaco pionero, hasta el general Jan Smuts, primer ministro en tiempos de guerra y cofundador de la Liga de las Naciones, hasta Shaka Zulú, el líder guerrero del siglo XIX de la Nación Zulú, o el empresario de Internet y viajero espacial civil Mark Shuttleworth.

Dos días después de que se anunciara la lista, Nelson Mandela ya había recibido varios miles de votos más que cualquier otro candidato.

Controversia
En el momento en que se anunció la competencia, en junio de 2004, el SABC aseguró que el espectáculo sudafricano no prohibiría ciertas figuras políticas, como fue el caso en la versión alemana que prohibió a los nazis de la lista. Pronto se arrepintieron de su decisión cuando el SABC se vio envuelto en una controversia nacional sobre las altas clasificaciones otorgadas a algunos sudafricanos que eran menos considerados como "grandes".

Por ejemplo, Hendrik Verwoerd, el "Arquitecto del Apartheid", ocupó un lugar más alto en la lista que Albert Luthuli, el primer premio Nobel de la Paz de Sudáfrica, o Chris Hani, un famoso activista contra el apartheid. También estaba presente en la lista Eugène Terre'Blanche, el jefe del Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging .

Otras opciones controvertidas incluyeron un undécimo puesto para Hansie Cronje, el excapitán deshonrado del equipo de cricket sudafricano, quien admitió haber aceptado sobornos para influir en el resultado de los partidos de prueba.

El 14 de octubre, el SABC anunció que el programa estaba siendo cancelado, dejando las posiciones 2 a 10 aún indecisas.

Las columnas de cartas en algunos periódicos calificaron el espectáculo de farsa y usaron el término "blancos con teléfonos celulares" para explicar la presencia de Hendrik Verwoerd y Eugène Terre'Blanche en los primeros puestos de la clasificación. Esta opinión fue refutada por el cantautor afrikáans Steve Hofmeyr, quien señaló que Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, una activista anti-apartheid que fue declarada culpable de fraude después del apartheid, también obtuvo un puntaje alto en la lista. Según Peter Matlare, CEO de SABC, el programa se detuvo porque era necesaria una "participación más amplia en el proceso de votación".

Cuando se anunció la competencia, el SABC definió a un gran sudafricano como alguien que contribuyó a la "vida y desarrollo del país". Cuando se detuvo el programa, el SABC afirmó que su definición de un gran sudafricano era en realidad alguien que contribuyó al desarrollo de Sudáfrica "y la promoción de la humanidad" y el hecho de que algunas personas en la lista no encajaban en esta descripción contribuyó a la decisión de detener el espectáculo.

La lista
Esta es la lista original de los "100 mejores sudafricanos", con las posiciones 2 a 10 aún por confirmar por votación pública, antes de que el programa fuera sacado del aire:

 Nelson Mandela (1918–2013), primer presidente de Sudáfrica posterior al Apartheid y ganador conjunto del Premio Nobel de la Paz.
 Christiaan Barnard (1922–2001), cirujano pionero en trasplante de corazón.
 F. W. de Klerk (1936–), expresidente y ganador conjunto del Premio Nobel de la Paz.
 Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948), activista político.
 Nkosi Johnson (1989–2001), activista infantil contra el VIH/SIDA que murió por la enfermedad.
 Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (1936–2018), política y segunda esposa de Nelson Mandela.
 Thabo Mbeki (1942–), segundo presidente de la Sudáfrica posterior al apartheid.
 Gary Player (1935–), golfista.
 Jan Smuts (1870–1950), estadista.
 Desmond Tutu (1931–), clérigo y ganador del Premio Nobel de la Paz.
 Hansie Cronje (1969–2002), jugador de cricket.
 Charlize Theron (1975–), actriz y ganadora del Premio de la Academia.
 Steve Biko (1946–1977), activista político.
 Shaka Zulú (1787–1828), fundador de la nación zulú.
 Mangosuthu Buthelezi (1928–), político y príncipe zulú.
 Tony Leon (1956–), político.
 Brenda Fassie (1964–2004), cantante.
 Mark Shuttleworth (1973–), emprendedor web, fundador de Thawte, distribuidor de Ubuntu Linux y turista espacial.
 Hendrik Verwoerd (1901–1966), ex primer ministro y arquitecto principal del apartheid.
 Chris Hani (1942–1993), activista político que fue Secretario General de la SACP cuando fue asesinado.
Bonginkosi Dlamini (1977–), también conocido como "Zola", poeta, actor y músico.
 Patricia de Lille (1951–), política.
 Johnny Clegg (1953–2019), también conocido como "El Zulú Blanco", músico.
 Helen Suzman (1917–2009), estadista.
 Eugène Terre'Blanche (1941–2010), fundador del Movimiento de Resistencia Afrikáner.
 Pieter-Dirk Uys (1945–), satírico político y animador.
 Paul Kruger (1825–1904), cuatro veces presidente de la República Sudafricana.
 Anton Rupert (1916–2006), empresario y ecologista.
 Jonty Rhodes (1969–), jugador de cricket.
 Leon Schuster (1961–), cineasta, comediante, animador y actor.
 Oliver Tambo (1917–1993), activista político que pasó 30 años en el exilio.
 Steve Hofmeyr (1964–) , músico y actor.
 Walter Sisulu (1912–2003), activista político.
 Cyril Ramaphosa (1952–), quinto presidente de Sudáfrica posterior al apartheid, político y empresario.
 J. R. R. Tolkien (1892–1973), autor inglés (escribió El señor de los anillos).
 Beyers Naude (1915–2004), clérigo y activista contra el apartheid.
 Ernie Els (1969–), golfista.
 Miriam Makeba (1932–2008), música.
 Patrice Motsepe (1962), empresario.
 Trevor Manuel (1956–) , ministro de hacienda y político.
 Albert Luthuli (1898–1967), clérigo, político y ganador del Premio Nobel de la Paz de 1960.
 Robert Sobukwe (1924–1978), exactivista político y fundador de la PAC.
 Tokyo Sexwale (1953–), político y empresario.
 Danny Jordaan (1951–), político y administrador de fútbol.
 Fatima Meer (1928–2010) científica y activista política.
 Ahmed Kathrada (1929–2017), activista político.
 Joe Slovo (1926–1995), político comunista.
 Natalie du Toit (1984–), nadadora olímpica discapacitada.
 Jomo Sono (1955–), entrenador de futbol.
 Francois Pienaar (1967–), capitán de los Springboks, el equipo ganador en la Copa Mundial de Rugby de 1995.
 John Kani (1943–), actor, animador, escritor y ganador del premio Tony.
 Penny Heyns (1974–), nadadora olímpica.
 Jeremy Mansfield, personalidad de radio y televisión.
 Lucas Radebe (1969–), excapitán de fútbol de Bafana Bafana y Leeds United.
 Mamphela Ramphele (1947–), activista política, académica, empresaria y madre de Steve Biko.
 Cecil Rhodes (1853–1902), empresario y primer ministro de la Colonia del Cabo.
 Albertina Sisulu (1919–2011 ), activista política y esposa de Walter Sisulu.
 Aggrey Klaaste (1940–2004), periodista y editor que abogó por Nation Building durante los años de lucha.
 Alan Paton (1903–1988), escritor.
 Harry Oppenheimer (1908–2000), empresario.
 Zackie Achmat (1962–), activista VIH positivo contra el SIDA y crítico de las políticas gubernamentales contra el SIDA.
 Doctor Khumalo (1967–), jugador de fútbol.
 Jan van Riebeeck (1619–1677), primer administrador colonial.
 Bruce Fordyce (1955–), corredor de ultra maratón
 Enoch Sontonga (1873–1905), profesor, predicador laico y compositor escribió "Nkosi Sikelel 'iAfrika".
 Zola Budd (1966–), atleta.
 Sol Plaatje (1877–1932), periodista y activista político.
 Danie Craven (1910–1994), jugador de rugby y administrador.
 Alan Boesak (1946–), clérigo y político.
 Felicia Mabuza-Suttle (1950–), presentadora de entrevistas, oradora y empresaria.
 Yvonne Chaka Chaka (1965–), música.
 "Baby" Jake Matlala (1962–2013), boxeador y campeón de peso mosca junior.
 Kaizer Motaung (1944–), fundador del Club de Fútbol Kaizer Chiefs.
 Basetsana Kumalo (1974–), ex Miss Sudáfrica, presentadora y empresaria.
 Antjie Krog (1952–), poeta, novelista y dramaturga.
 Dullah Omar (1934–2004), político.
 Mandoza (1978–2016), músico.
 Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (1949–), política y exesposa de Jacob Zuma.
 Raymond Ackerman (1931–), empresario.
 Nadine Gordimer (1923–2014), autora ganadora del Premio Nobel en 1991.
 Daniel François Malan (1874–1959), ex primer ministro responsable de sentar las bases del apartheid.
 Frederik van Zyl Slabbert (1940–2010), político.
 James Barry Munnik Hertzog (1866–1942), ex primer ministro.
 Hector Pieterson (1963–1976), un joven cuya muerte se convirtió en el símbolo de los levantamientos de Soweto de junio de 1976.
 Sewsunker "Papwa" Sewgolum (1930–1978), golfista.
 William Smith (1939–), profesor de televisión y presentador.
 P. W. Botha (1916–2006), ex primer ministro y presidente del estado.
 Hugh Masekela (1939–2018), músico.
 Bulelani Ngcuka (1954–), político.
 Jody Scheckter (1950–), campeón del mundo de Fórmula 1.
 George Bizos (1928–2020), abogado de derechos humanos.
 Mbongeni Ngema (1954–), dramaturgo, actor, coreógrafo y director.
 PJ Powers (1960–), música.
 Mimi Coertse (1932–), música.
 Mrs Ples, el cráneo homínido más antiguo encontrado en la cueva Sterkfontein.
 Abdullah Ibrahim (1934–) , alias "Dollar Brand", músico.
 Govan Mbeki (1910–2001), activista político y padre de Thabo Mbeki.
 Jamie Uys (1921–1996), director de cine.
 Jacobus Hendrik Pierneef (1886–1957) artista.
 Athol Fugard (1932–), dramaturgo.

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Climate change is affecting the environment and water resources in the Pedieos River Basin. Plans are needed on how to adapt the management of the river basin and its water resources to changing future conditions.
Scientists from the The Cyprus Institute are involved in the BeWater project and have organised several workshops to discuss water management in the context of global change for the Pedieos river basin. In a first workshop, the participants identified challenges related to water management and discussed options to deal with these challenges. In a second workshop, no less than 30 options were refined and evaluated. Preferred options were the restoration and maintenance of the river bed, the implementation of good agricultural practices, and the dynamic management of the water of the Tamassos dam.
On Friday 18 March, a third participatory workshop will be organised at the premises of the Cyprus Institute, in close cooperation with Ecologic Institute. Participants of the workshops will include water managers, agricultural and environmental officials, forest researchers, landscape planners, hydrologists, economists and teachers. The workshop will focus on the development of a Pedieos River Basin Adaptation Plan. The workshop will consist of interactive sessions to identify how options identified in the previous workshops can be combined and whether there are potential synergies and conflicts between them. Furthermore, the workshop will explore how the options can be eventually implemented in practice.
Similar workshops are carried out in three other river basins in the Mediterranean area, located in Slovenia, Spain and Tunisia. The four river basins cover different environmental and socio-economic settings within the Mediterranean area.
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To the right of each course name: class hours per week (c), lab hours per week (l), and semester hours of credit per semester (cr). Information is from the 2015–16 Undergraduate Catalog.
BIOL 101 Basic Biology — 2c-2l-3cr
Deals with the principles of biology. Topics include cellular structure and physiology, growth and repair, reproduction and development, control, sources of food energy, inheritance and man's interrelationship with his biological environment. The classification of plants and animals is reviewed briefly. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
BIOL 103 Life on Earth — 3c-2l-4cr
Prerequisite: Non-BIOL department majors and minors only
A basic introduction to the concepts of ecology, biological diversity, and evolutionary biology. Students learn fundamental ecological concepts about how living things interact with each other and the physical environment and apply these to understanding the origin of the tree of life and environmental problems facing populations, communities, and ecosystems. Students also learn about mechanisms and consequences of evolution. (Does not count toward BIOL electives, controlled electives, or ancillary sciences for BIOL department majors and minors.) (Titled General Biology I before 2012-13)
BIOL 104 Human Biology: How the Human Body Works — 3c-2l-4cr
Prerequisite: Non-BIOL majors and minors only
A basic introduction to the human body using disease as a mechanism for examining how the human body functions. Students explore the internal milieu of the body and how the different body systems affect this balance. Students gain an appreciation for the human body and its interactions with the environment. (Does not count toward BIOL electives, controlled electives, or ancillary sciences for BIOL Department majors and minors.) (Titled General Biology II before 2012-13)
BIOL 105 Cell Biology — 3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: Enrollment restricted to students in the College of Health and Human Services
Introduces concepts and applications for understanding human biological function from the point of view of cellular biology.
BIOL 106 Human Genetics and Health — 3c-2l-4cr
Offers a broad overview of the role that genetics and molecular biology play in the everyday life of humans. Organizes around a central question– how does genetics affect our health? Introduces the student to human inherited diseases, genetics therapies utilized to correct genetic disorders, and the role of genetics in the new field of individualized medicine. The student is introduced to the fields of stem cells and their therapeutic uses, the genetics of cancer, the microbial pathology of humans, and the utilization of vaccines in the treatment and prevention of human diseases. Using this background, the student will be presented with the most recent events in the field of human genetic diseases and how they will affect the student in the future. (Does not count toward BIOL electives, Controlled electives, or Ancillary Sciences for BIOL Department majors and minors.)
BIOL 107 Introduction to Forensic Biology — 3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites: Non-Biology department majors and minors only
A broad overview of basic principles underlying modern applications of biology in forensic science. The course explores the science of forensic biology, traditionally known as serology, and the broad scope of laboratory tests used to investigate crimes involving DNA, blood, and other body fluids. The course will focus on the issues related to DNA fingerprinting as they apply to public or legal proceedings in the law enforcement arena. (Does not count toward Biology Electives, Controlled Electives, or Ancillary Sciences for Biology majors and minors).
BIOL 115 Biotic Diversity of North America — 3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: Non-BIOL majors and non-BIOL minors only
An introduction to the biological diversity of North America from Barrow, Alaska, to Tehuantepec, Mexico. All major aquatic and terrestrial biomes occurring in North America are examined with regard to plant forms, animal composition, and environmental (abiotic) conditions.
BIOL 117 Understanding HIV Biology and AIDS — 3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite:Non-Biology Department majors and minors only
An introduction to the mode of infection and prevention of AIDS virus that are used as an illustration of biological principles. Profiles biological indicators for HIV disease and its progression to AIDS. Therapeutic and non-therapeutic approaches to treat HIV infections are emphasized. (Does not count toward biology Electives, Controlled Electives, or Ancillary Sciences for Biology majors and minors.)
BIOL 118 The History of Pain — 3c-0l-3cr
Despite its many individual, social, and cultural characteristics, pain is based on an anatomical and physiological foundation. Looks at the history of scientific theories and hypotheses about understanding the pain mechanism. Through this type of study, students learn about the status of pain in various societies throughout the ages. (Does not count toward BIOL Electives, Controlled Electives, or Ancillary Sciences for Biology majors and minors.)
BIOL 119 Emerging Diseases — 3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: Non-biology majors and non-biology minors only
Introduces infectious diseases and their biological basis as well as the social, historical, and ethical consequences of these types of afflictions. Covers background material such as the germ theory of disease, the cell theory, disease transmission, and the structure of scientific knowledge at a fundamental level. Emphasizes ecology, epidemiology, evolution, and control of infectious disease. Includes specific cases of emerging or re-emerging diseases with an emphasis on current events related to disease outbreaks. (Does not count toward biology electives, controlled electives, or ancillary sciences for biology majors/minors)
BIOL 123 Perspectives in Cell and Molecular Biology — 1c-0l-1cr
Prerequisite: BIOL 202
For those interested in entering the Cell and Molecular Biology Track. Introduces the latest advances in the fields of molecular biology and biotechnology, as well as the career possibilities and professional responsibilities in these fields. Aids students in clarifying career goals and introduces them to the literature of molecular biology, including electronic resources. Includes field trips that might take place on weekends.
BIOL 150 Human Anatomy — 2c-3l-3cr
Prerequisite: Non-BIOL majors only
A study of the functional systematic anatomy of the human. Laborotory studies focus on models of human organs and systems along with a dissected human cadaver. Also included mammals whose anatomy is then related to the human condition.
BIOL 155 Human Physiology and Anatomy — 3c-3l-4cr
Prerequisite: Non-BIOL majors only (nutrition, dietetics, family and consumer sciences education, health and physical education, and safety, health, and environmental applied sciences majors)
A study of structure and function of the human body. Emphasizes normal function, with particular attention to functional anatomy, control mechanisms, and interrelationships among systems. Laboratory studies include experimentation and dissection. For students with little or no science background.
BIOL 200 Medical Terminology — 2c-0l-2cr
Requires students to not only learn vocabulary, but also the proper pronunciation of mediacl terms. A class limit is requested to accommodate pedagogical approaches to developing oral pronunciation skills.
BIOL 201 Principles of Ecology and Evolution— 3c-3l-4cr
Prerequisite: For science majors only
An introduction to ecology, including physiological and behavioral ecology, population and community ecology, and ecosystem and landscape ecology, and to evolution, including natural selection and population genetics, speciation, and phylogenetic history and systematics of life. Develops skills in the use of scientific method. For science majors.
BIOL 202 Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology— 3c-3l-4cr
Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or 113
An introduction to the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and their cellular biochemistry, with emphasis on the genetic flow of information from DNA to RNA to protein and the regulatory events, including cell-cell communication, that instruct these pathways. Develops skills in the use of the scientific method. For science majors. (Offered as BIOL 112 before 2015-16).
BIOL 203 Principles of Genetics and Development— 3c-3l-4cr
Prerequisite:BIOL 202 or instructor permission
An introduction to the science of genetics, with an emphasis on the basic principles of Mendelian genetics, the genetics of populations, molecular genetics, and the genetics of development. For science majors.
BIOL 210 Principles of Plant Biology — 2c-3l-3cr
Prerequisites: BIOL 201,202
Explores the diversity, form, and function of vascular and nonvascular plants. Focuses on the evolutionary innovations that distinguish different taxonomic groups of plants. Topics include plant anatomy and physiology, growth and development, plant classification, plant ecology, and genetically modified foods. Discusses ways that plants are important to humans, ranging from food and lumber to sequestering carbon dioxide. Provided an in-depth exploration of crop plants, including the science of biotechnology. (Titled Botany before 2014-2015)
BIOL 211 Investigate Biological Forensics —3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: BIOL 107 or equivalent or instructor permission
The lecture-only course examines how to collect and analyze biological evidences found on clothing, bones, insects, plants, weapons, and other surfaces to help identify victims and support criminal investigations. Covers a variety of subjects intimately linking including forensic anatomy, odontology, anthropology, pathology, entomology, botany, and environmental contamination. Presents case studies for each set of biological materials like insects, plants, bones, and fluids. Features in-depth discussion and writing.
BIOL 220 General Zoology — 2c-3l-3cr
Prerequisites: BIOL 201 or 112 or instructor permission
An examination of the evolution, form, and function of all major animal phyla, from sponges through chordates. Interactive lecture-laboratory sessions follow a phylogenetic approach to the Animal Kingdom and incorporate essentials of animal ecology, physiology, functional morphology, and behavior.
BIOL 221 Environmental Health and Protection — 3c-3l-4cr
Prerequisites: BIOL 112 or 201; CHEM 102, 112, or 114; or instructor permission
A survey of indoor and outdoor environmental health hazards. Hazards are addressed from the standpoint of their source and nature, human health effects, measurement and control, and management.
BIOL 240 Human Physiology — 2c-3l-3cr
Prerequisite: BIOL 150 and CHEM 101; or BIOL 203; or BIOL 263; or HPED 221; or instructor permission
A study of the mechanisms but with the human organism functions. Mechanisms covered range from the molecular/subcellular to the tissue, organ, and organism levels. Organ systems examined include the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, renal, digestive, and reproductive. Emphasizes three major themes: (1) that organ functions are dependent on the underlying molecular and cellular processes, (2) that all organ systems use biological control systems to maintain organ homeostasis, and (3) that each organ function is closely controlled and dependent on the interaction/integration with functions from other organ systems. (Offered as BIOL 151 before 2015-16.)
BIOL 241 Introduction to Medical Microbiology
Prerequisites: Non-biology majors in Health and Human Services and Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics only. BIOL 240; or instructor permission
An introduction to medical microbiology that focuses on the structure, biology, and genetics of microbes in relation to human disease and to bacteriology as well as bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens and the mechanisms of disease. In addition, the course prepares students for advance study in microbiology and health sciences. Standard methods and techniques are emphasized in laboratory. (Titled General Microbiology before 2015-2016.)
BIOL 242 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy — 2c-3l-3cr
Prerequisites: BIOL 220
An investigation of the comparative structure and function of the vertebrate body emphasizing the diverse solutions to the problem of design for survival and the evolutionary mechanisms that provide those solutions. Meets twice per week for two-and-one-half hours. Each meeting includes both lecture and laboratory experiences.
BIOL 250 Principles of Microbiology — 2c-3l-3cr
An introduction to microbiology focusing on the fundamental principles of microbial structure, modes of reproduction, genetics, and physiology. Emphasizes the importance of microbes in ecological, industrial, immunological, and epidemiological processes. Standard microbiological methods and techniques are emphasized in laboratory.
BIOL 261 Ornithology — 2c-3l-3cr
A study of birds of the region. Indoor laboratory as well as early morning and possibly weekend field trips required.
BIOL 272 Conservation of Plant and Animal Resources — 2c-3l-3cr
Prerequisites: BIOL 201-202 or 103-104
A study of accepted practices in soil, water, forest, and wildlife conservation. Saturday field trips.
BIOL 281 Special Topics — var-1-3cr
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.
BIOL 300 Genetics and Medicine and Nutrition — 3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: BIOL 203 or 241 or CHEM 255
Examines how our genes play a role in disease and diet. Includes a fundamental background of genetics, as well as specific diseases that are caused by defective genes. Explores how nutrition interacts with the genome and its impact on health and disease.
BIOL 310 Applied Entomology and Zoonoses — 2c-3l-3cr
Prerequisite: BIOL 201 or 112; BIOL 220; or instructor permission
A study of the measures for abatement or control of arthropods, rodents, birds, and other disease vectors of public importance; selection, chemistry, formulation, and safe application of insecticides, rodenticides, and fumigants; pesticiding equipment; application of biological and other measures of control.
BIOL 313 Forensic Analysis of DNA — 3c-0l-3cr
This lecture-only course introduces the identification and assessment of biological evidence in criminal matters using DNA. Presents routinely used broad-based protocols for DNA typing, sample collection, and techniques applied in quality assurance during DNA profiling. Covers important questions about the use of DNA by the criminal justice system.
BIOL 323 Introduction to Toxicology and Risk Assessment — 3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites: BIOL 203 or 112; CHEM 102 or 112 or 114; or instructor permission
A study of uptake, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of environmental chemicals; mechanisms of their toxicity; and their effects on major organ systems. Knowledge of these topics is applied to risk assessment procedures.
BIOL 331 Animal Developmental Biology — 2c-3l-3cr
Prerequisite: BIOL 112 or 203; or instructor permission
Considers comparative and molecular development of vertebrate animals. General principles of development are illustrated using vertebrate, invertebrate, and plant materials.
BIOL 352 Comparative Animal Physiology — 2c-3l-3cr
Prerequisites: BIOL 112 or 202, CHEM 231
A comparative study of homeostatic mechanisms and systems in animals and their relation to fundamental chemical and physical events in cells.
BIOL 362 Ecology — 2c-3l-3cr
Prerequisites: BIOL 112 or 201, BIOL 210 or 220, or instructor permission
Studies the interrelations and adaptations of organisms; includes consideration of physical and biotic environmental factors. Field Trips.
BIOL 364 Immunology — 2c-3l-3cr
Physical and chemical properties of antigens and antibodies; nature of antigen-antibody interactions; mechanism of antibody formation; and immune reaction and disease. Lab employs serological techniques.
BIOL 401 Laboratory Methods in Biology and Biotechnology — 2c-4l-3cr
Prerequisite: CHEM 351 or BIOC 301
Theory and practice in a number of major analytical and preparative techniques currently in use in physiology, molecular biology, and biotechnology. (Also offered as BIOC 401; may not be taken for duplicate credit)
BIOL 402 Advanced Human Anatomy — 3c-3l-4cr
Prerequisite: BIOL 111 or 202 or instructor permission; not open to students who have successfully completed BIOL 150; not open to students who have completed fewer than 60cr.
An intensive study of the gross anatomical structures and their functions within the human body. Explores the organization and integration of the human body on a region-by-region basis. For each region of the body, students observe all structures within that region simultaneously. This approach allows students to appreciate the integration of different biological systems within the body. Laboratory sessions center on regional cadaver dissection by groups of students to appreciate 3-D anatomical relationships.
BIOL 405 Biology of the Cell — 2c-3l-3cr
Prerequisites: BIOL 111 or 203, CHEM 231, or instructor permission
Introduces the cellular and modular mechanisms by which individual cells grow, receive, and respond to internal and external signals, and move. Discusses the latest advances in the discipline; students are expected to utilize current literature on their own as a means of building critical thinking skills. The student-centered laboratory portion emphasizes individual and group activities.
BIOL 410 Molecular Biology Topics — 3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: BIOL 203 or 263 or BIOC 301 or CHEM 351
Involves the study of biological phenomena in molecular terms. Focuses on recombinant DNA principles as they relate to prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Emphasizes the modern methods used in recombinant DNA technology.
BIOL 411 Forensic Biology Laboratory Operations — 2c-2l-4cr
Prerequisite: BIOL 313 or equivalent or with instructor permission
A broad based learning experience in multiple areas of Biological Forensics with special emphasis in unique nucleic acid and protein signature(s) patterns associated with forensic biological evidence. Applies the theory and practice of presumptive and confirmatory testing methods on materials of forensic interest. Features in-depth discussion that integrates advanced characterization of biological evidences as it relates to criminal investigations and interpretation of the criminal justice system.
BIOL 425 Herpetology — 2c-3l-3cr
A comprehensive survey of the classes of Amphibia and Reptilia, includin their classification, structure, origin, evolution, phylogenetic relationships, distribution, and natural history. Special emphasis is placed on the herpetofauna of Pennsylvania.
BIOL 450 Field Biology at Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology — 3c-3l-4cr
During the summer session, various field courses are offered through the Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology. The offerings vary depending on the summer. Possible offerings include Field Methods in Ecology and Conservation, Fish Ecology, Behavioral Ecology, Aquatic Botany, Forest Ecology, and Wildlife Conservation. Information regarding specific offerings is available from the department in the spring.
BIOL 451 Evolutionary Biology
Prerequisite: BIOL 201, 203 A comprehensive survey of evolution and evolutionary biology, including the history of evolutionary biology, including the history of evolutionary theory, natural selection, microevolutionary and macroevolutionary processes, and the phylogenetic history and classification of life on earth. In laboratory, the focus is on learning current methods in population-level and phylogenetic analysis and presenting and leading peer discussions of important and current research in the field.
BIOL 455 Animal Behavior — 3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: BIOL 220 or permission
The biological study of animal behavior. Topics include the mechanisms, development, ecology, and evolution of behavior.
BIOL 456 Ecological Toxicology — 2c-3l-3cr
A study of the impact of chemical pollutants and other stresses on nonhuman biological systems from the subcellular to ecosystem levels. An ecological risk assessment is conducted in the field and laboratory settings.
BIOL 460 Fundamentals of Environmental Epidemiology — 3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites: BIOL 112 or 203; MATH 216 or 217; or instructor permission
A study of the health consequences of involuntary exposure to harmful chemical and biological agents in the general environment. Disease etiology, occurrence, and intervention in human populations are examined through epidemiologic study using analytical methods and applications.
BIOL 462 Vertebrate Endocrinology — 3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: BIOL 104 or 203 or 240 or instructor permission
Examines how hormones, or cell signaling molecules, are produced in specific endocrine tissues and alter the physiology of the respective target tissues.
BIOL 463 Limnology — 2c-3l-3cr
An investigation into the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of inland waters and their interrelationships. In the laboratory the student gains experience in the techniques involved in aquatic sampling and the analysis of data. (Saturday or Sunday labs may be required.)
BIOL 466 Principles of Virology — 3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: BIOL 203 or 263, or CHEM 351, or instructor permission
Topics include structure, classification, assay, and transmission of viruses; methods used in the study of viruses; viral replication, gene expression, and gene regulation; host-viral interactions and subviral pathogens.
BIOL 469 Circadian Rhythms and Sleep — 3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites: BIOL 104 or 203 or 240 or instructor permission
Introduces the functions and mechanisms of biological clocks and rhythms in humans and animals, focusing primarily on circadian, or daily, rhythms. Examines how biological clocks keep time and influence keep time and influence behavior and physiology from the molecular level. Explains how circadian rhythms control sleep-wake and other important neurological functions to optimize biological fitness. Explores the consequences of disrupted circadian timing on physical and psychological health and performance.
BIOL 471 Dendrology of the Eastern U.S. — 2c-3l-3cr
Prerequisite: BIOL 210 or instructor permission
A comprehensive survey of the tree species in the eastern portion of North America with an emphasis on Pennsylvania forests.
BIOL 473 Seedless Vascular Plants: Ferns and Allied Flora — 2c-3l-3cr
A comprehensive survey of morphological and habitat characteristics of seedless vascular plants (generally ferns and their allies) of Pennsylvania and the surrounding states.
BIOL 475 Mammalogy — 2c-3l-3cr
A general discussion of mammals emphasizing systematics, distribution, and structural and functional modifications related to evolution of this group. Lab work samples numerous techniques that can be applied to mammalian biology.
BIOL 477 Neurobiology — 3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites: BIOL 105 or 111, or BIOL 202 or 240, or PSYC 350, or instructor permission
Presents the underlying mechanisms through which the nervous system mediates behavior, from the molecular to the organismal level. Emphasizes two major themes: (1) the roles of synapses and neuronal excitability in shaping the input/output functions of neurons and neuronal networks and (2) the role of neuronal development and neuronal experience upon resultant neuronal organization.
BIOL 479 Nuerobiology of Addiction — 3c-0l-3cr
Examines the biological foundations of addiction, with special emphasis on cellular and molecular mechanisms. Studies: (1) the effects of a wide range of drugs of abuse on brain function, (2) the neural circuitry of addiction, (3) the neurobiological influence of genes and environment on drug taking, and (4) the biological basis for traits linked to drug use, such as personality, memory, and mood. Discusses how cutting-edge biological methods are answering key questions about addiction and how the results of such research can be used to improve clinical treatment.
BIOL 480 Biology Seminar — 1c-0l-1cr
A discussion of recent trends in biological thought and research. Students report on assigned readings and/or personal research.
Course varies from semester to semester covering diverse topics in specific areas of biology.
BIOL 482 Independent Study — var-1-3cr
Prerequisites: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Office of the Provost. A 2.5 cumulative GPA and in major courses is required.
Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources. Work is supervised by a faculty member but does not involve regular class or laboratory hours.
BIOL 483 Honors Thesis/Independent Study — var-1-6cr
Prerequisites: Admission to departmental honors program; prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Office of the Provost.
An intensive, focused study involving independent research culminating in a written thesis approved by a thesis director and two faculty readers/ committee members. May be taken more than once to a maximum of 6cr.
BIOL 484 Honors Seminar — 2c-0l-2cr
Prerequisite: Admission to the Biology Honors Program
Selected topics in biology. Use of the literature in preparation for advanced course work and BIOL 483. Analyzes the literature, develops a literature review, and develops a thesis proposal. Guest speakers provide additional exposure to major areas of biology.
BIOL 490 Field Studies in Biology — var-1-4cr
Prerequisites: Specific prerequisites, as are appropriate to the course, will be set by individual instructors; instructor permission
Various specialized field courses instructed by biologists from IUP. Explores the rich diversity and ecology of the flora and fauna that inhabit specialized regions of Pennsylvania, the United States, or other countries. Emphasizes ecology, behavior, and natural history of organisms in their natural surroundings. Must meet travel and living expenses. May be taken more than once for credit and grade if course content is different.
BIOL 493 Biology Internship — var-3-12cr
Prerequisites: BIOL major with at least 60cr, 2.5 cumulative GPA, and permission of the director of internships and the chairperson
Selected students have the opportunity, under department supervision, to gain off-campus practical experience in area of interest. Only 6cr may be applied toward major; total number of credits is decided in consultation involving student, his/her advisor, and director of internships.
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