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Mosque debate strains tea party, GOP
The proposed mosque is becoming a divisive issue between Republicans and tea party conservatives.
By Kenneth P. Vogel
The debate over the proposed mosque near ground zero, which has tied Democrats in knots, turns out to be just as tricky for their adversaries on the right — particularly those in the tea party.
Within the loose coalition of local and national conservative activist groups that form the tea party movement, a quiet tug of war is being waged between those who want to embrace the hard-line opposition that has emerged as the Republican Party line and those who have urged their fellow tea partiers to refrain from rallying opposition because it's inconsistent with the movement's focus on economic and constitutional issues.
While the debate is taking place within the confines of the movement, it nevertheless reflects a larger sense of unease on the right with an issue that is dividing both Republicans and tea party conservatives over tensions between core principles such as balancing religious freedom and property rights and the raw feelings evoked by the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a rising GOP star, warned Monday against "overreacting" to the threat of terror and painting "all of Islam" with the brush of terrorism.
Michael Gerson, a former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, expressed similar apprehensions Monday.
"A president not only serves Muslim citizens, not only commands Muslims in the American military, but also leads a coalition that includes Iraqi and Afghan Muslims who risk death each day fighting Islamic radicalism at our side," he wrote in The Washington Post. "How could he possibly tell them that their place of worship inherently symbolizes the triumph of terror?
Nowhere is the conflict more obvious than among tea party activists, who have sought to distinguish themselves from a Republican Party they say has strayed from its adherence to the principles of individual liberties and limited government. For tea partiers, the mosque dilemma also is representative of a larger philosophical battle that has raged within their movement almost from its inception last year in protest of what activists saw as the unchecked government expansion being pushed by President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats. While some of the tea party's earliest organizers have struggled to keep the movement tightly focused on fiscal and constitutional restraint, other activists and conservative interests have tried to direct the tea party's energy toward national security or social causes including supporting Israel or opposing illegal immigration, abortion and same-sex marriage.
That delicate balance between its narrow fiscal focus and a more generic form of conservatism is now being tested in Congress by the white-hot fight over plans to build an Islamic cultural center and mosque in lower Manhattan only blocks from where the World Trade Center stood.
While most tea party groups — including those in New York — have officially sat on the sidelines, some of the earliest or most strident opposition nationally has been provided by tea party hero Sarah Palin, as well as tea-party-backed Senate candidates Sharron Angle of Nevada and Gary Berntsen of New York.
Other prominent tea partiers admit struggling to rectify a personal aversion to the mosque plans with the tea party's embrace of state sovereignty, property rights and constitutionally guaranteed freedoms, while some have tried to walk the thin line between the two stances.
On Monday, a spokesman for the Kentucky Senate campaign of Rand Paul, a tea party standard bearer, issued a statement seeming to beg off the issue by invoking states' rights. "We don't want New York intervening in our local Kentucky issues," read the statement from Gary Howard to a Kentucky political blog, "and we don't look to interfere with New York's local issues."
But asked to clarify Paul's stance, Howard on Tuesday sent POLITICO a statement emphasizing Paul's personal opposition.
"While this is a local matter that should be decided by the people of New York, Dr. Paul does not support a mosque being built two blocks from ground zero," Howard said in the statement. "In Dr. Paul's opinion, the Muslim community would better serve the healing process by making a donation to the memorial fund for the victims of Sept. 11."
In June, the prominent political action committee Tea Party Express quietly began to distance itself from flame-throwing, anti-mosque radio host Mark Williams, replacing him as chairman partly because of his high-profile opposition to the mosque. (He left the group entirely last month after his racially incendiary attack on the NAACP, which had recently passed a resolution expressing concern over racist elements in the tea party.)
Williams said opposing the mosque "is one of the projects that I told the Tea Party Express that I wanted to focus on, and it's not the focus of the Tea Party Express." He called the mosque "a monument to a great victory for Islamic terror" and asserted tea party groups have frustrated some of their members by remaining mum on the issue, attributing their reluctance to "political correctness. Or maybe they believe it's a fait accompli. Maybe it's not a hill worth dying on for them. It could be any number of reasons."
Judy Pepenella, a prominent New York tea party leader, has emerged as a leading mosque opponent, but she stressed that her Long Island-based tea party group, Conservative Society for Action, hasn't taken an official position opposing it.
"It's something we were discussing before you even called," she said. "When you're touching on faith it gets to be a very, very difficult question," she added, stressing that her opposition is based exclusively on the mosque's location and not more general religious objections.
Pepenella and Williams asserted that opposing the mosque is not inconsistent with the tea party's emphasis on constitutional and property rights, with Williams explaining, "Tea partiers are fierce constitutionalists, and they know that constitutional rights do not constitute license, that they frequently come into conflict."
The Louisiana-based Conservative Party USA, which has a plank in its platform opposing the planned mosque, recently elected Williams its president, he said, asserting it was attracting tea partiers looking for an outlet for anti-mosque activism. "I'm not telling tea partiers who aren't already outraged over this to leave the tea party over this, but those who are inclined to do so, there are outlets out there to oppose this horrid temple to savagery."
In fact, Liberty Central, a tea-party-related group founded by Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, is circulating a petition opposing the mosque, and Ginni Thomas has expressed support for an anti-mosque rally near ground zero on Sept. 11.
Liberty Central's policy director, Sarah Field, said the petition has generated a strong response among tea party activists. She stressed, though, that the group "stands behind limited, constitutional government and respects freedom of worship, assembly and private property rights" and isn't "proposing that the government intervene and stop the mosque's construction" but, rather, "leveraging citizen voices to place public pressure on the individuals and groups behind the mosque, so that they understand the extent of their insult and are pressured to stop their plans."
Despite the absence of most tea party groups from the debate, allegations have swirled that the movement is somehow driving the increasing GOP opposition.
Over the weekend, Ibrahim Hooper, spokesman for the Council on American-Islamic Relations, asserted that the GOP felt free to demagogue Islam because the tea party was "liberating the inner bigot in people."
But, in interviews, a number of leading activists told POLITICO there hasn't been much discussion on tea party listervs and conference calls about the mosque. Most said flatly they don't consider the mosque a tea party issue, though several said they recognized the right of the mosque planners to build it, yet personally disagreed with New York City's decision to permit it.
And while activists often have political interests outside the tea party's core mission, there is a movementwide understanding that if activists want to take on such issues, they should try not to drag the tea party brand into it, according to Andrew Ian Dodge, who serves as the Maine state coordinator for the influential Tea Party Patriots umbrella group.
"We don't tell people what they should say and shouldn't say, but if it's not a tea party issue, we prefer — I think would be a polite way to put it — that they don't do it under a tea party banner," said Dodge. "So I don't think you're going to be seeing tea party rallies against the mosque. Most tea-party-minded people I talk to say it's in bad taste, but it doesn't fall under our remit. And if it did, we would look at the states' rights and property rights and say, 'OK, they can do whatever they want,'" he said. "We're very wary about taking up any of these emotional issues, because it dilutes our main focus — which is fiscal, fiscal, fiscal — and we have got the gig down so most tea party people don't want to be dragged off on tangents."
For other tea party organizers, it's been tough to decipher a "tea party stance" on the mosque.
"I am torn," conceded Mark Lloyd, chairman of the Lynchburg, Va., Tea Party and an advisory board member of the National Tea Party Federation, a messaging coalition that expelled Williams after his NAACP attack. "I personally want to see the tea party stay focused on constitutionally limited government, fiscal responsibility and personal liberties," he said, but he wondered out loud about the line between legal property rights and religious freedoms and morality.
"Not everything we are concerned with as individuals can be put into a category," he said. "This issue seems to transcend any specific group affiliation."
Amy Kremer, who replaced Williams as Tea Party Express chairwoman, said her group "is focused on the economic issues facing America, such as the growing national debt, irresponsible deficit caused by excess spending and the growing intrusiveness of the federal government." But, she added, "it is clear from our travels across America that tea party members believe it is wrong to put a mosque anywhere near ground zero."
Clarification: An earlier version of this story indicated that Ginni Thomas planned to speak at an anti-mosque rally on Sept. 11. That information was based on a press release from organizers, who clarified on Wednesday that Thomas will not speak at the rally.
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We may not have had a white Christmas this year but we saw plenty of the white stuff in 2018.
When the 'Beast from the East' hit at the end of February and into March, it left cars stranded, road impassable, public transport ground to halt and hundreds of schools closed. We take a look back at some of the memorable photos from the big freeze.
James Smartt of West Hunsbury donned a large coat and slippers before stepping outdoors to grill burgers and sausages for his wife, Holly and their four sons.


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Q: Concatenate 2 parameters in a find expression I want to write a command that will display all .c and .cpp files from my computer.
I know that I can use find with -name but how can I concatenate the parms to find both file extensions.
Right now I have:
find -name "*.cpp"

A: Alternative solution
find -regex '.*\.\(c\|cpp\)'

In that way you can avoid multiple -o logic condition (as you requested in HerrSerker answer

A: Use an OR expression with the -o symbol:
find . -name "*.c" -o -name "*.cpp"

Depending on your system, you may need to escape the dot \. to avoid it matching any character -> -name "*\.cpp".

A: I guess
find -name "*.cpp" -o -name "*.c"

The -o meaning LOGICAL OR

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David R. Godofsky
The Atlantic Building, 950 F Street, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20004-1404
Firm: Alston & Bird LLP
David Godofsky is a partner in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group of Alston & Bird. He is chair of the Retirement and Benefits Committee of the firm, and during his tenure as Leader of the Employee Benefits Group (including ERISA Litigation) the firm was named "Law Firm of the Year" by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for ERISA Litigation in 2016 and Employee Benefits (ERISA) in 2015 and 2017. David is part of the firm's team of litigators which represents major employers in cutting-edge class action and other bet-the-company litigation matters nationwide. David has represented clients in the Supreme Courts of Florida and Illinois. David's ability to integrate legal analysis with cost, funding, administration and benefit design considerations is informed by his years of experience as an actuary and consultant.
David is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, Enrolled Actuary, former director of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries and former vice chairman of the Education & Examination Committee of the Society of Actuaries. He currently serves on the program committee of the Enrolled Actuaries Meeting and as chair of a task force of the Actuarial Standards Board. In response to his comment letters, the U.S. Department of the Treasury corrected an error in pension funding regulations and changed the rules for determining whether cash balance plans satisfy the backloading requirements.
Before joining the firm, David spent 18 years designing, implementing and administering employee benefit plans, determining costs and helping employers control costs and get the most for their employee benefits budgets. His clients seek his advice for practical, workable solutions to complex problems and for the ability to make highly technical concepts understandable to executives, employees, judges and arbitrators.
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
University of Virginia, J.D.
The Atlantic Building, 950 F Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20004-1404
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Estadio de Gran Canaria je višenamjenski stadion te je smješten u Las Palmasu, glavnom gradu kanarskog otoka Gran Canarije. Od 2003. godine dom je lokalnom prvoligašu Las Palmasu čime je zamijenio stariji Estadio Insular.

Riječ je o modernom i najvećem stadionu na kanarskim otocima koji zadovoljava standarde FIFA-e i IAAF-a. Službeno je otvoren 2003. godine prijateljskom utakmicom u kojoj je domaći Las Palmas slavio nad briselskim Anderlechtom s 2:1. Također, ondje je i španjolska reprezentacija odigrala dvije nogometne utakmice a selekcija Kanara jedan susret.

Osim nogometa, Estadio de Gran Canaria se koristio i za motocross natjecanjima u slobodnom stilu te za koncerte. Tako su ondje svoje koncerte održali Bryan Adams, Shakira, La Oreja de Van Gogh, Juanes, Gloria Estefan i Sting.

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Cilleros de la Bastida ist ein westspanischer Ort und eine Gemeinde (municipio) mit  Einwohnern (Stand ) in der Provinz Salamanca in der Autonomen Gemeinschaft Kastilien-León.

Lage und Klima
Cilleros de la Bastida liegt etwa 58 Kilometer südwestlich von Salamanca in einer Höhe von gut .

Bevölkerungsentwicklung

Der Bevölkerungsrückgang seit den 1950er Jahren ist im Wesentlichen auf die Mechanisierung der Landwirtschaft, die Aufgabe von bäuerlichen Kleinbetrieben und den damit einhergehenden Verlust an Arbeitsplätzen zurückzuführen.

Sehenswürdigkeiten
 Johannes-der-Täufer-Kirche (Iglesia de San Juan Bautista)

Persönlichkeiten
 Agustín Sánchez Vidal (* 1948), Kunst- und Filmhistoriker, Schriftsteller

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Ort in Kastilien und León


← Lesson learned: Decide whether your prairie planting will be low or high diversity.
It takes a lot of seeds per acre to make sure an area fills in with native plants, not weeds.
In the photo, around 3,000 pounds of hand collected seed is being mixed on the floor. There is over 125 species in this dry-mesic seed mix. Some of the barrels have just one species of seed. In a new planting that was a former row crop field, we are planting 40 to 60 pounds per acre. We don't clean our seed so perhaps 40% of that bulk weight is chaff. The bottom line is this is a lot of seed per acre.
Further west of Nachusa, Chris Helzer in dry Nebraska is getting solid results using much less seed per acre on sandy soils.
When we look back on our past plantings we feel confident that poor plantings often resulted from "spreading our seed too thin", the metaphor made real.
Yep. We can afford to wait for the seedings to establish slowly here in Nebraska (and can thus use lighter seeding rates), largely because we have less aggressive perennial weeds, I think. The major exotic species in our early seedings are annuals and biennials, and they eventually are outcompeted by our native prairie species. Bill's got a much more aggressive suite of invaders and has to choke them out with a heavy seeding of native plants. Nachusa's plantings are some of the best around, if not the best, so it clearly works.
Interesting info. What role does fire play in starting a prairie area? I remember that in some cases seed won't germinate without fire, and I know it will control invasives in some way/s but I'm wondering can fire be used to reduce the need for large amounts of seed in starting a plot?
I think getting a fire regime established ASAP is a good idea. For prairie plantings in newly retired row crop fields we often get fire to blacken on year two or three. For overseeding into established sod I expect fire is very important to help "weaken" the sod and make space for your seed. I would not change my seeding rate based on whether fire was started or not, but I would expect a poor result without fire.
I have found fire greatly aids in recruitment and establishment in a reconstruction situation. I try to burn a newly planted prairie ASAP…usually year 2 you can get a spotty fire and by year 3 you can get a complete burn.
Are you guys seeding that many pounds all at once, or are you taking seed from multi-year harvests and "raining seed" through the course of the first 2 or 3 years to come up with those high seeding numbers?
I am also curious about your mowing regime (if any) that you apply the first few years, given the aggressive nature of your exotics. I am still on the fence about mowing, it seems to make the weed canopy thicker with some species and it lessons the chance you can get a fire going in year 2.
On seeding, We tend to put all the seed on the ground on the first year, with the assumption that our best germination success will be early in the restoration. Often we will overseed too, espcecially when the planting is less than desired, or we have harvested something neat we want to add.
On mowing, we don't think mowing is needed during the first growing season. We do like to mow during the first winter to knock down the tall marestail (Erigeron) weed stems, otherwise the stems are in the way of scouting for weeds during year two, and they can poke your eyes. After year two fire usually blackens.


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The X-Files Limited Series Picked up by Fox; Will Run for 6 Episodes
Posted on March 25, 2015 by elisabettaly
"THE X-FILES" RETURNS TO FOX
Emmy Award-winning Pop Culture Phenomenon
From Chris Carter Is Back as Six-Episode Event Series
David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson to Reprise Their Roles as
FBI Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully
Thirteen years after the original series run, FOX has ordered the next mind-bending chapter of THE X-FILES, a thrilling, six-episode event series which will be helmed by creator/executive producer Chris Carter with stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson re-inhabiting their roles as iconic FBI Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. This marks the momentous return of the Emmy- and Golden Globe Award-winning pop culture phenomenon, which remains one of the longest-running sci-fi series in network television history.
The announcement was made today by Dana Walden and Gary Newman, Chairmen and CEOs of Fox Television Group and Chris Carter, creator and executive producer of THE X-FILES. Production on THE X-FILES event series is set to begin in summer 2015. Further details remain under wraps and will be announced at a later date.
"I think of it as a 13-year commercial break," said Carter. "The good news is the world has only gotten that much stranger, a perfect time to tell these six stories."
"We had the privilege of working with Chris on all nine seasons of THE X-FILES – one of the most rewarding creative experiences of our careers – and we couldn't be more excited to explore that incredible world with him again," remarked Newman and Walden. "THE X-FILES was not only a seminal show for both the studio and the network, it was a worldwide phenomenon that shaped pop culture – yet remained a true gem for the legions of fans who embraced it from the beginning. Few shows on television have drawn such dedicated fans as THE X-FILES, and we're ecstatic to give them the next thrilling chapter of Mulder and Scully they've been waiting for."
THE X-FILES originally premiered in September 1993. Over the course of its nine-season run, the influential series went from breakout sci-fi favorite to massive global hit, and became one of the most successful television dramas of all time. The show, which earned 16 Emmy Awards, five Golden Globes and a Peabody Award, follows FBI special agents Scully (Anderson) and Mulder (Duchovny) as they investigate unexplained cases – "X-Files" – for which the only answers involve paranormal phenomena.
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Let me just start by warning you that the majority of these coloring pages are not for children. These lovely and intricate outlines of birds were purposefully created to be complex and are meant for those with advanced motor skills—i.e., adults. Combine your love for birds with the simple exercise of coloring in these pages to alleviate the build up of stress and anxiety caused by living in the modern world.
However, if you would like an entire collection of coloring pages that are a whole lot more child friendly, then feel free to check out our array of Crayola Coloring Pages.
A number of people would think that coloring is a solitary hobby, and they would be wrong. Coloring can definitely be turned into a social activity.
A coloring session between adults may lead into conversations regarding the subjects illustrated in their pages of choice. It will also allow them to share and compare their individual coloring techniques.
Coloring can also be an an opportunity for parents to bond with their children. They can, for example, educate the little ones regarding the birds they're working on. Furthermore, children follow by example, which means joining their children would allow parents to nurture their little ones' interest in the activity.
These Printable Coloring Pages do more than just provide some fancy bit of fun.
For children, coloring can foster the development of hand-eye coordination, enhance their motor skills, and build their self-confidence.
Its ability to reduce stress and anxiety as well as connect adults with their inner child (a form of therapy meant to rehabilitate disturbed individuals with too much self-loathing) makes it quite therapeutic. It has, in fact, scientifically been proven to have restorative effects even on individuals with some neurological damage.
Birds, with their ability to fly into territories unknown, are powerful symbols that represent ideas such as freedom and perspective. Following their course, let's also turn our perspective to the possibilities that these coloring pages have to offer and be free to do with them whatever it is that your newly awakened creativity has inspired.
When you're through filling these spaces with all the colors that caught your fancy, these coloring pages will have become your own unique work of art. If you want to share them with others, you can turn them into beautiful gift wrap with which to cover those presents you thoughtfully picked out for them.
Or you can also turn them into your very own brand of greeting cards that your family and friends can appreciate. All you have to do is add your messages, sign your "cards," and send them to whomever you will.
If you're into the sketching scene, you can either trace these outlines or try to use them as models to practice an entirely different craft.
Lastly, you can keep a record of all your favorite pieces by cutting out the shapes (though you have to be careful when doing this) and sticking them into your scrapbook.
When you're done with all these coloring pages and feel like you need to add a few—or even a lot—more for your personal collection of regular stress relief, head on over to our curated list of Animal Colouring Pages.


RoboTEC is approaching fast, as there is only one week left until we get to welcome over 200 people to our project's 5th edition. This year the participants' number has increased exponentially with people coming from countries such as Croatia, Egipt, Italy, Macedonia, Serbia and of course, Romania.
Our whole team of organizers is working hard towards making this year's edition the best one yet. In order to reach that goal, however, we need to be sure that each participant understands its part in making things go as smoothly as possible. On this important note, we want to let you know that no matter where you are coming from, outside of Timisoara or not, you all need to go through the check-in process, where you will be provided with your badges, goodie bags and more. And for that part, you will be expected in the Faculty of Automation and Computers.
See you at RoboTEC! Prepare for an amazing experience, we do too!


long, must be born a society of which all humanity will be proud.
all our hopes for a glorious life for all.
so well represented here today.
famous jacaranda trees of Pretoria and the mimosa trees of the bushveld.
personal renewal. The national mood changes as the seasons change.
practice of racism and racial oppression.
common victory for justice, for peace, for human dignity.
of building peace, prosperity, non-sexism, non-racialism and democracy.
among them is my Second Deputy President, the Honourable F.W. de Klerk.
forces which still refuse to see the light.
deprivation, suffering, gender and other discrimination.
currently serving terms of imprisonment.
lives so that we could be free.
united, democratic, non-racial and non-sexist government.
reconciliation, for nation building, for the birth of a new world.
of being the skunk of the world.


You see sometimes I write these fabulous posts and pages (I'm still learning the difference), and then my blog seems to misplace them. I then find myself changing settings, quietly cursing at the computer and then throwing my hands up and walking away… until I have eaten enough of my feeling away completely forgetting the aggravation I was recently caused.
Actually who am I kidding, if you find them consider yourself lucky… that's probably more than I was able to do..


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I am really happy with how our garden is turning out, it's not the biggest garden but we are making it our own and a happy and comfortable place to eat, have fun and enjoy the outdoors. When we bought this house we literally had one garden chair and found this table which needed some TLC. I was over the moon when two lovely, sturdy and beautiful made gardens chairs arrived from Out There Interiors which is exactly what we needed to pull everything together and can now enjoy meals in the sunshine together.
We have been planting lots of vegetables as well as various flowers to attract more wildlife to the garden. We recently pulled up our first mini potato harvest and our radishes are nearly ready. Before that however I picked up some metal paint and gave the old table a new coat of paint and to breath life back into it as it was starting to succumb to rust but being so solid it would be a real waste to get rid of.
I love the result, it's not a huge change but the shade works so well with the new chairs and reminds me a lot of my favourite Farrow and Ball interior colours. We still have a lot of plans for our garden and if we had space we would probably have a little section of Rattan furniture, maybe a spun-lounger or a little hidden nook. What I really love about outdoor space is you don't need a huge area to make a place is special, welcoming and inspiring, you can really work with any area.
I love being outside in the garden and those chairs are perfect for that, lovely!
The mini city garden is so cute! Just shows any space can be turned into something nice!
Your garden looks cute! It's so great to have a place to sit and eat outside in the summer.
those chairs look great, I want some new ones for our decking - it's the spot i sit in the morning and drink that first coffee!!
It looks like a lovely garden from what I can see. The new colour on the table makes for a lovely subtle change.
I can't wait to move to our new house as it's got a lovely garden! We definitely need some more furniture though, it's something you don't really think about until it's summer and you suddenly need it!
I need to tackle my garden. you've inspired me!
It doesn't matter how large or small a space is you can always make it work for you. The chairs are very cute and fit very well in your garden.
I love that mini garden in the city - so sweet!


Britain was this month told to brace for a long, snowy winter, with one of the biggest chills since 1950 expected to soon set in.
While clothing can be adapted and layered to work for the colder season, footwear will require a dramatic change in the coming months. It's time to say goodbye to sandals and canvas low-tops and hello to leather boots built to withstand the elements.
A cold winter and heavy snowfall may bring transport chaos to much of the country, but it does provide an excuse to invest in some of the best men's boot brands out there, like these.
Boots from this American brand have been put through their paces over the years, having been worn by families during the US depression and by soldiers across two World Wars.
Today, Red Wing's legendary worker boots are as strong as ever, providing protection and comfort in refined heritage-inspired styles.
Red Wing 1907 Heritage Work 6″ Moc Toe Boot, available at END Clothing, priced £269.
Established in Australia in 1932, it is the expert craftsmanship and premium materials that keep R.M.Williams boots as relevant as ever in the present day.
The business' renowned Chelsea boots are coveted by contemporary and classic dressers alike, known for their hard-wearing nature, rugged aesthetic and masculine appeal.
R.M.Williams Gardener Whole Cut Leather Chelsea Boots, available at Mr Porter, priced £295.
Handmade in Northampton, widely regarded as the home of British shoemaking, since 1829, Tricker's boots have held onto their authenticity with a tight fist.
The business is still owned by the same founding family and the brand continues to use traditional manufacturing techniques and original lasts, bringing over 180 years of history to every pair.
Tricker's Stow Brogue Derby Boot, available at END Clothing, priced £390.
A high street name most will recognise, Clarks has been producing high-quality footwear since 1852.
The British retailer's most popular output is undoubtedly the desert boot, a design inspired by footwear made for British Army officers in Egypt. Clark's chukka model follows in close second, crafted from soft suede in a simple and unfussy silhouette.
Clarks Desert Boot In Beeswax Leather, available at Clarks, priced £99.
Italian label Fracap first created footwear for agricultural use in 1987 before its designs were embraced by both the Navy and Air Force. However, it was 2002 that marked a turning point for the brand, when it switched focus towards more streetwear-inspired designs, bringing in a whole new wave of fans.
Since then, its M120 hiking boot has become a menswear favourite, created in the same Italian factory and distributed to style-conscious gents worldwide.
Fracap M120 Cristy Vibram Sole Scarponcino Boot, available at END Clothing, priced £199.
No boot list would be complete without Dr. Martens. Despite first rolling off the production line more than half a century ago, getting adopted by almost every subculture along the way, the label's iconic 8-eyelet boot, complete with signature air-cushioned sole, has stood the test of time.
The brand's new vulcanised natural rubber version of its traditional 1460 silhouette is completely waterproof, allowing the rebellious spirit to stay alive, while keeping feet warm and dry.
Dr Martens Original 8-Eye Boots, available at ASOS, priced £100.
Those who have ever been to a festival will have encountered a pair of Hunter boots. The brand's rubberised Wellington is a British icon, having served everyone from the British Army to farm workers and Glastonbury-goers.
Now under the creative direction of Alasdhair Willis, Hunter has entered an exciting new era of contemporary style, but its approach remains true to its heritage.
Hunter Original Shrot Boots, available at Mr Porter, priced £70.
There are so many great Northamptonshire shoemakers – Cheaney, Church's, Edward Green, John Lobb – who specialise in Goodyear-welted footwear, but we've given the nod to Grenson for two reasons: 1) the brand's designs are now widely available online, making them more accessible for the everyday guy, and 2) due to its Triple Welt line.
Developed by Grenson's craftsmen in the factory, rather than the design department, Triple Welt models feature a special sole and welt construction that makes the shoe look like it has three welts of different widths.
Yes, the company's G-TWO line is produced overseas – sacrilege to many traditionalists – but Grenson is still a traditional British shoemaker at heart and its Triple Welt models prove it.
Grenson Field Triple Welt Boot, available at END Clothing, priced £395.
British label Belstaff's heritage is deeply embedded in the motorbiking world, so it's no surprise that its hero style is the slim yet rugged biker model.
Accompanied by expert leather goods and strong celebrity endorsements, the brand's footwear stays true to its authentic and adventurous spirit, bringing a touch of sleek luxury and elegance to a seemingly rugged world.
Whether you're a motorbike aficionado or not, you'll find yourself in good company in a pair of its built-to-last biker boots, which make the perfect match for any dressed-down look.


Serving in the military is an experience like no other. Military personnel have learned skills and formed character traits that can be applied in just about any scenario. They've shown courage and moral character by choosing the life of protecting others. In the process, they've gained hands-on experience in developing the skills and tools needed for success both on and off the battlefield.
One of the most important qualities that military service instills in men and women is leadership skills. Veterans learn quickly to trust and obey the commands of their superiors, while exercising great leadership responsibility themselves. Military officers who are just a few months beyond college graduation are usually given an initial assignment with leadership responsibility of 20+. Enlisted military personnel normally entering at a very young age are put in charge of squads or teams after just a few years of service. Rarely do you see responsibility and leadership of this caliber in the civilian workforce at such a young age. Veterans understand the practical ways to manage behaviors for results at a young stage in their career, even in the most trying circumstances.
Veterans are natural team players. In the military, you learn how to collaborate with other people in your unit to solve difficult problems. Veterans' experience teaches them how to bond and connect with other people to more effectively lead and work with their peers. They know how to build trust and respect necessary to tackle even the most difficult of problems.
Veterans have put aside their personal wants and needs to protect our country. Veterans have gained a unique perspective on the value of accountability. They can grasp their place within an organizational framework, and are accustomed to being accountable for subordinates' actions to higher supervisory levels. They know how policies and procedures enable an organization to exist.
Servicemen and women work hard because they know they will either succeed together or fail together. If they can succeed in the military, where the dangers and stress levels can be high, they can also succeed in the civilian world. Veterans know what it means to do "an honest day's work." Prospective employers can take advantage of a track record of integrity, often including security clearance. The integrity translates into qualities of sincerity and trustworthiness.
In addition to working hard, Veterans have learned how to perform under pressure. Veterans are familiar working with tight schedules and limited resources. Whether they were facing enemy fire or a difficult task assigned by their commanding officer, Veterans developed the composure and confidence to get the job done. Employers need people who can quickly adapt and respond to different scenarios. They know the critical importance of staying with a task until it is done right.
To learn more about our Military Candidates visit us online or contact Orion International today to speak with one of our Client Service Team Members.


Although a consistent schedule is a good thing, emergency and special podcast episodes have their time and place. Here is what I think about them.
When is it time for an EMERGENCY association podcast?
New laws, conflict, just in time events–all great times to get the word out. What things are important to you and your industry? And how do you capture them on audio so they're not old news by the time you release them?


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Sturm & Drang Prize
We are very happy to announce Simon Heß as the winner in 2020
Simon Heß, Ph.D. was awarded the "Sturm & Drang Prize" 2020 for his publication "Development Projects and Economic Networks: Lessons from Rural Gambia". (co-authors: Dany Jaimovich, Ph.D. and Prof. Matthias Schündeln, Ph.D.)
For more information about the winner, please click here.
Laudation by Prof. Dr. Michael Kosfeld
Link to the publication
Prof. Dr. Oliver Hinz
Prof. Dr. Thomas Otter
Since 2012, the "Sturm & Drang Prize" has been awarded for the best publication by a young researcher of the Faculty of Economics and Business.
Outstanding publications are crucial for an academic career. This prize is given in recognition of exceptional publications by young researchers, and provides them with an effective public platform for presenting their research results. Furthermore, the prize draws attention to the opportunities and high potential of young researchers at Goethe University.
The "Sturm & Drang Prize" comes with EUR 1,500 in prize money and is awarded once a year.
Jun.-Prof. Simone Wies, Ph.D., "Can Advertising Investments Counter the Negative Impact of Shareholder Complaints on Firm Value?" (co-authors: Jaakko Aspara, Arvid Hoffmann and Joost Pennings)
Laudatory speech by Prof. Dr. Bernd Skiera
Prof. Dr. Alexander Hillert
Prof. Dr. Maik Schmeling
Prof. Dr. Bernd Skiera
Dr. Tobin Hanspal "Once bitten, twice shy: The power of personal experiences in risk taking". (co-authors: Steffen Andersen, Kasper Meisner Nielsen)
Laudatory speech
Prof. Guido Friebel, Ph.D.
Dr. Florian Hett "Bank Rescues and Bailout Expectations: The Erosion of Market Discipline During the Financial Crisis" (co-author Alexander Schmidt).
Laudatory speech by Prof. Roman Inderst
Prof. Dr. Roman Inderst
Prof. Dr. Christian Schlag
Andrej Gill was awarded the 2016 "Sturm & Drang Prize" for his publication "Incentive-based capital requirements" (co-author: Christian Eufinger).
Prof. Matthias Schuendeln, Ph.D.
André Gröger was awarded the 2015 "Sturm & Drang Prize" for his publication "Internal Labor Migration as a Shock Coping Strategy: Evidence from a Typhoon" (co-author: Yanos Zylberberg).
More information about the winner.
Laudatory speech by Prof. Dr. Michael Kosfeld (German; abridged)
Prof. Nicola Fuchs-Schündeln, Ph.D.
Prof. Dr. Jan Pieter Krahnen
Ctirad Slavik: "Machines, buildings, and optimal dynamic taxes" (co-author: Hakki Yazici), Journal of Monetary Economics, Vol. 66, 2014, 47–61.
Laudatory speech by Prof. Dr. Michael Kosfeld (German)
Dr. Shafik Hebous: "Estimating the Effects of Coordinated Fiscal Actions in the Euro Area", European Economic Review, Vol. 58, 2013, 110-121 (co-author: Tom Zimmermann).
Laudatory speech by Prof. Nicola Fuchs-Schündeln, Ph.D. (German)
Prof. Dr. Helmut Gründl
Adrian Buss and Grigory Vilkov: "Measuring Equity Risk with Option-Implied Correlations", Review of Financial Studies, Vol. 25, 2012, 3113-3140.
12.05.2020 IMFS starts Webinar series on "Macroeconomic Modelling and Pandemics"
09.04.2020 Prof. Nicola Fuchs-Schündeln elected as chairwoman of the Review of Economic Studies
02.04.2020 Corona crisis: Frankfurt research institutes launch cross-discipline dialogue platform
Corporate Capture of Blockchain Governance
Finance Seminar
Macro Seminar
Quality and Imperfect Competition
Applied Microeconomics and Organization Seminar


After seeing the artwork Cassandra Long painted for Amanda Palmer's Theatre Is Evil album/book, I thought it would be interesting to try and have that recreated on my face. Good thing I am friends with an awesome make up artist - Crystal Davies!
haha it took me a while to realize the blue eye's drawn on... anyway, cool idea and fascinating result!
That's all make up? That's incredibly impressive.


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Obsessed to Death (2022)
Download : Obsessed to Death (2022) Movie
After Cassie is ghosted by Austin for beloved cycling instructor Summer, Cassie becomes fixated on Summer, who is everything she is not.
Director: Stefan Brogren
Actors: Holland Roden, Kathryn Kohut, Colton Royce
The Wonder (2022)
Haunted by her past, a nurse travels from England to a remote Irish village in 1862 to investigate a young girl's supposedly miraculous fast.
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom, United States
Choose or Die (2022)
In pursuit of an unclaimed $125,000 prize, a broke college dropout decides to play an obscure, 1980s survival computer game. But the game curses her, and she's faced with dangerous…
Bloodthirsty (2021)
When indie singer Grey struggles to write her sophomore album, she teams up with a mysterious producer at his secluded cabin. Though their bond strengthens her music, it also starts…
Solitary (2021)
A man wakes up inside a room to discover he's a prisoner sent into space to form Earth's first colony, and worse – his cell mate Alana is hell bent…
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
The Darker the Lake (2022)
When strange, supernatural murders suddenly become the talk a peaceful town, two detectives must solve a deadly game, but will the myth of this game reveal secrets too close to…
The Bad Seed Returns (2022)
Several years after the murderous events of the first movie left her father dead, Emma is now living with her aunt Angela and navigating high school. Angela's husband begins to…
Blackout (2022)
A man wakes in a hospital with no memory, and quickly finds himself on the run in a locked down hospital with the Cartel on his tail.
The Price We Pay (2023)
After a pawn shop robbery goes askew, two criminals take refuge at a remote farmhouse to try to let the heat die down, but find something much more menacing.
Sacrifice (2021)
Isaac and his pregnant wife visit a remote Norwegian village to claim an unexpected inheritance. The couple finds themselves caught in a nightmare when they encounter a sinister cult that…
The Call (2020)
In the fall of 1987, a group of small-town friends must survive the night in the home of a sinister couple after a tragic accident occurs. Needing only to make…
Ghost Lab (2021)
After witnessing a haunting in their hospital, two doctors become dangerously obsessed with obtaining scientific proof that ghosts exist.
Descendant (2003)
As Ann Hedgerow – an indirect descendant of Edgar Allen Poe – begins to explore her family's past, she meets novelist Ethan Poe. Ethan, also a distant descendant of Poe,…
Trailer: Obsessed to Death (2022)


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Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part B
The sit to stand to sit postural transition variability in the five time sit to stand test in older people with different fall histories
Maryam Ghahramani, University of WollongongFollow
David Stirling, University of WollongongFollow
Fazel Naghdy, University of WollongongFollow
M. Ghahramani, D. Stirling & F. Naghdy, "The sit to stand to sit postural transition variability in the five time sit to stand test in older people with different fall histories," Gait and Posture, vol. 81, pp. 191-196, 2020.
© 2020 Elsevier B.V. Background: It has been proved that increased motion variability can be indicative of lack of stability. Despite the extensive literature on single sit to stand/stand to sit postural transitions analysis in older people, no studies to this date have assessed the sit to stand to sit (STSTS) transition variability in older adults. Research question: To investigate the variability in STSTS transition during the five times sit to stand (FTSS) test in older people with different fall histories. Methods: Seventy-five older (80.5 ± 7.5) and twenty-five younger (27.7 ± 6.5) subjects participated in the study. The older participants were categorized into three groups of non-fallers, once-fallers, and multiple-fallers based on their fall histories. Subjects were fitted with an IMU at their lower backs and asked to fully stand up and then sit down again five times in a row. The angular rotation of the trunk in the sagittal plane was recorded. Using the DTW method, the first STSTS transition of each subject was compared to the last transition and the variability was measured. The correlation between STSTS variability and older participants' Berg balance scale (BBS) was investigated. Results: The STSTS variability results were significantly different in older fallers (multiple-fallers and once-fallers) compared to both younger participants and older non-fallers. The results yielded a sensitivity of 85.4 % and a specificity of 83.3 % in recognizing older fallers from older non-fallers and a sensitivity and specificity of 86.7 % and 85.7 % respectively in recognizing older multiple-fallers from other older participants. The STSTS variability was found to be significantly correlated with BBS. Significance: The findings demonstrated a strong indication of variability in the STSTS transition in older fallers and a significant correlation between STSTS variability and BBS. The results suggest that variability analysis of the STSTS transition has the potential to be used for fall risk analysis in older adults.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.07.073


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Q: Embed matplotlib bar graph in html page I am trying to embed a matplotlib bar graph in html page. I have tried almost everything. here's my code-
views.py-
def result(request)
    plt.bar(x,h)
    plt.xlabel("Personality")
    plt.ylabel("course")
    plt.show()
return render(request,'result.html')

A: You using plt.show() which used to display figure.
If you want to show this on HTML you can save the image by using plt.savefig('my_plot.png')
and get the image path on the template.
   def result(request)
        plt.bar(x,h)
        plt.xlabel("Personality")
        plt.ylabel("course")
        plt.savefig('my_plot.png')

        return render(request,'result.html')

result.html

A: I got the image in html page.
Code-
views.py
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
from io import BytesIO
import base64
def result(request):
            plt.bar(x,h)
            plt.xlabel("Personality")
            plt.ylabel("Scale")
            axes = plt. gca()
            axes. xaxis. label. set_size(15)
            axes. yaxis. label. set_size(15)
            buf = BytesIO()
            plt.savefig(buf, format='png', dpi=300)
            image_base64 = base64.b64encode(buf.getvalue()).decode('utf-8').replace('\n', '')
            buf.close()
            return render(request,'result.html',{"image_base64":image_base64})

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Bill in Congress Would Protect Olympic National Forest Land, Rivers
Hearing Wednesday in Congress on Bills to Protect CA Public Lands
CORE Act Closer to Protecting 400,000 Acres of CO Public Lands
Analysis: Public Lands Attract Visitors, Dollars to Big Sky Country
Business Leaders Gather in Charlotte to Share Climate-Change Perspectives
Mental Health Classes Mandated in Florida Public Schools
For Healthy Babies, Toddlers, NC Policies Must Help Families, Communities
KY Judge Rules Death Penalty Protocol Unconstitutional
Bill Proposes Expansion of Arkansas Flatside Wilderness Area
Forked Mountain is a prominent feature of the Flatside Wilderness area in central Arkansas. (Wikimedia Commons)
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Conservationists are praising a measure designed to expand the Flatside Wilderness area of the Ouachita National Forest in Central Arkansas.
Congressman French Hill has filed legislation that would increase the 9,500-acre wilderness area by an additional 640 acres this year, and possibly more in the future.
Brett Kincaid, the executive director of Audubon Arkansas, says it's the first attempt to expand the preserve since it was created in 1984.
"It's important for hikers and fishers and birders, campers to be able to get out and enjoy an area and know that it's going to be protected," he says. "The peace of mind of knowing that we're making a step that we've not taken in years to ensure that an important area remains in protection."
The bill reflects two years of work among advocates, elected officials, The Nature Conservancy, the Arkansas Forestry Commission, and Arkansas Game and Fish. Kincaid says it would protect some of the most rugged places left in Arkansas, including black bear and wild turkey habitat, and more completely preserve additional watersheds.
Ed Bethune, a former Arkansas congressman who co-sponsored the original bill to designate the wilderness, says the area is a treasure that needs to be protected.
"It's a beautiful, beautiful area," he notes. "If you ever have a chance to be there, you would appreciate why it's important to lock up as much of the acreage as possible and protect it legislatively so that no one can tinker with it in the years to come."
Kincaid says the area's proximity to Little Rock and Hot Springs means that federal protection is needed to preserve it from development.
"The ability to square conservation with growth is always a tough question to answer," Kincaid adds. "While we understand the need for growth, we also need to understand the importance of protecting what makes Arkansas unique."
The bill would expand the wilderness area by 640 acres in 2018 and requires an evaluation of adjacent areas of the forest for future expansion. The measure has been referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Support for this reporting was provided by The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Mark Richardson, Public News Service - AR


1) On July 25, 2012, after an investigation was conducted concerning personal dealings with Officer Robert Mowell, he admitted to providing contraband to his outside detail inmates since 2011. Officer Mowell, a Hancock State Prison officer, was arrested for providing tobacco, soft drinks, food, Camel cigarettes and gum to the inmates. Officer Mowell was arrested by the Hancock County Sheriff's Department.
2) On July 28, 2012, Visitor Sakeitha Waters was observed passing eight (8) balloons (1/4 ounce) of marijuana during visitation at Calhoun State Prison. Visitor Waters was arrested by the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
3) On July 28, 2012, two men were apprehended while attempting to drop off contraband at Johnson State Prison. An officer observed Probationer Richard Kodak walking towards the shed under the water tower and told him to stop. Probationer Kodak was in possession of two (2) baseball sized packages wrapped in black tape. The packages contained 7.11 ounces of tobacco and rolling papers. Parolee Joshua David Harris was driving the vehicle that dropped off Probationer Kodak. Harris and Kodak were arrested by the Wrightsville Police Department.
4) On July 28, 2012, Visitor Misty Townsend was observed passing contraband during visitation at Ware State Prison. The contraband consisted of three (3) ounces of marijuana. Officers searched visitor Townsend's vehicle and found two (2) cell phones wrapped in tape and more marijuana. Visitor Townsend was arrested by the Ware County Sheriff's Office.


A project at my church to raise money for food for kids in Honduras..we send a mission team down several times a year to Honduras ...I helped with this and it was amazing to help and watch the kids make art!
The art was them put up in the back of the sanctuary to be bid on...check out these wonderful pieces of art!
We are moving!!! Vintage Hippie is moving to Uptown Waco!! 17th and Austin Ave! By the grace of God go I! We have had a great ride at Riverbend Shopping Center on Lake Shore but we need more space! And God just sent more to us! We are soo excited to be moving in September to our new home on Austin Ave. just up from Sironia! Thanks to everyone who has made our endeavor with Vintage Hippie a success! We love all our loyal customers and look forward to serving you with a smile at our new location! It is being worked on right now and we will have twice the room and lots more fun! Peace out!
Right back where I started from! Mom used to sing this with us kids when we made our way back to the old home place! My family were pioneer settlers in Texarkana ... My grandmothers house was the first one built there...it is now gone because of progress... But I did a canvas of the travels of the Moores family (my descendants) for a cousin Charles White... His daughter commissioned me to do it for his birthday...she and her mother did all the background research for me... This is my rendition of what they sent me!


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This article was written on 01 Mar 2014, and is filed under Gaza Report.
Harry is happy to give talks, speeches, lectures and presentations on various topics, including Gaza, Palestine, independent media, and media bias. He also welcomes opportunities to chair or participate in debates.
He is always keen to be interviewed by media outlets and bloggers of all backgrounds.
He has spoken at universities, schools, NGOs, corporates and places of worship in various countries around the world. He doesn't charge for public appearances, but his expenses (like travel costs) should be covered.


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Akademiker, ett begrepp relaterat till akademi, har flera innebörder:

 En yrkesarbetande med betyg i akademisk utbildning
 Lärare vid akademi (högskola eller universitet)
 Person som studerar, eller är utbildad, vid högskola eller universitet
 Ledamot av akademi i betydelsen samfund - kallas dock vanligen akademiledamot
 En finländsk titel inrättad 1969. Den utdelas av Finlands president på framställan av Finlands Akademi och får bäras av högst tolv personer samtidigt, enligt lagen om Finlands Akademi av 1994.

Akademiska titlar i Sverige
Man skiljer mellan akademiska tjänsteformer och akademiska titlar, som inte säger något om en persons anställningsform. Det försvåras av att samma titel kan vara både det ena och det andra. Det är till exempel möjligt att vara arbetslös professor.

 Professor - både tjänsteform och titel
 Professor emeritus/ emerita titel för pensionär som tidigare haft professors tjänsteform
 Docent - endast titel, sedan 1993 ej reglerad i författning. Person som har avlagt docentexamen, motsvarande två doktorsavhandlingar, och kan vara antagen som oavlönad docent.
 Lektor - vanligen tjänsteform, titel i vissa ämnen. Lärare på universitet/högskola som har en doktorsexamen eller motsvarande, alternativt konstnärlig skicklighet, eller som har någon annan yrkesskicklighet som är av betydelse med hänsyn till anställningen. En adjunkt kan även befordras till lektor. Tidigare kunde även lektorer vid högskolor tituleras universitetslektor, när tillsättning och fakultetstillhörighet låg hos ett universitet.
 Doktor - endast titel. Person som har disputerat, det vill säga publikt har försvarat en doktorsavhandling och fått den godkänd. Normalt har doktorn inför detta gått doktorandutbildning i 4 år
 Licentiat - endast titel. Person som avlagt licentiatexamen, vilket motsvarar halva doktorsutbildningen
 Adjunkt - både tjänsteform och titel. Lärare vid universitet/högskola som inte har en doktorsexamen, samt titel i pedagogik
 Doktorand - avser både en student inom forskarutbildning och en typ av anställning. Den student som är antagen till och bedriver utbildning på forskarnivå betecknas som doktorand, oavsett finansieringsform. Kan i vissa sammanhang speciellt avse doktorand med doktorandanställning.
 Master - endast titel. Person som har avlagt grundläggande akademisk examen, vanligen efter 5 års studier (infördes med den nya examensordningen 2007)
 Magister - endast titel. Person som har avlagt grundläggande akademisk examen, vanligen efter 4 års studier
 Kandidat - endast titel. Person som har avlagt grundläggande akademisk examen, vanligen efter 3 års studier; juris kandidat- och teologie kandidat-examina är emellertid längre och räknas som magisterexamina; förr brukade även den som studerade för att avlägga examen tituleras kandidat
 Yrkesexamen - därutöver finns det ett antal yrkesexamina, som till exempel läkarexamen och civilingenjörsexamen

Facklig organisering
Organiseringsgraden bland akademiker, i bemärkelsen yrkesarbetande med akademisk utbildning, är hög i Sverige. Ett stort antal akademiker är organiserade i Saco eller i något av TCO-förbunden, exempelvis Unionen, Vision eller ST. Akademiker med minst 180 högskolepoäng, eller har 150 högskolepoäng men säljer arbetskraft i en tjänsteform som vanligtvis erhålles av akademiker, kan bli medlemmar i Akademikernas a-kassa.

Källor

Externa länkar
TAM-Arkiv Arkiv med dokument, litteratur och yrkesminnen som rör bland annat akademiker samt akademikerorganisationers historia

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Guidelines for using animal models in blast injury research
Sarah Watts1,
E Kirkman1,
D Bieler2,
S Bjarnason3,
A Franke2,
R Gupta4,
M J Leggieri Jr4,
H Orru5,
S Ouellet6,
M Philippens7,
J-C Sarron8,
S Skriudalen9,
J A Teland9,
M Risling10 and
I Cernak11
1 CBR Division, Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
2 Department of Trauma Surgery and Orthopaedics, German Armed Forces Central Hospital of Koblenz, Koblenz, Germany
3 Defence Research and Development Canada–Suffield Research Centre, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
4 US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, DoD Blast Injury Research Program Executive Agency, Maryland, USA
5 Institute of Family Medicine and Public Health University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
6 Defence Research and Development Canada–Valcartier Research Centre, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
7 Explosions, Ballistics and Protection, TNO Locatie Rijswijk, Rijswijk, The Netherlands
8 Sous-direction 'Plans-Capacités', Paris, France
9 Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI), Kjeller, Norway
10 Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Solna, Sweden
11 STARR-C (Stress, Trauma and Resilience Research Consulting), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Correspondence to Dr Sarah Watts, CBR Division, Dstl, Porton Down, Wiltshire, UK; sawatts1{at}dstl.gov.uk
Blast injury is a very complex phenomenon and frequently results in multiple injuries. One method to investigate the consequences of blast injuries is with the use of living systems (animal models). The use of animals allows the examination and evaluation of injury mechanisms in a more controlled manner, allowing variables such as primary or secondary blast injury for example, to be isolated and manipulated as required. To ensure a degree of standardisation across the blast research community a set of guidelines which helps researchers navigate challenges of modelling blast injuries in animals is required. This paper describes the guidelines for Using Animal Models in Blast Injury Research developed by the NATO Health Factors and Medicine (HFM) Research Task Group 234.
injury research
guidelines for using animal
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jramc-2018-000956
Blast injuries are a significant problem for the military and an increasing problem for civilians.1 This has contributed to an increase in research in blast effects (a PubMed search using the term 'blast injury' found over 40 primary research papers for 2016 using animal models vs less than five papers for 2006). Blast injury research is required to enable improvements in body armour and postinjury therapies, for example; this will save lives as well as reduce the impact of such injuries on quality of life.
Blast injuries are those caused by an explosive event and result in a wide range of injuries, therefore it is important that those involved in research in this area as well as those involved in the treatment of patients are united with respect to the classification of blast injuries to avoid misunderstanding and inappropriate interpretation of results. This North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) panel has used the classification of blast injuries according to Department of Defense Directive 6025.21E.
Primary blast injury: the result of pressure waves acting on air-tissue interfaces, which cause shearing and spalling on tissues.
Secondary blast injury: caused by projectiles from the explosive device itself, intentionally included items, or exploded items in the surrounding area.
Tertiary blast injury: from the high-velocity blast wind propelling victims into objects or objects into victims, as well as injuries from structural collapse.
Quaternary blast injury: other injuries from explosive effects, or exacerbations of existing conditions or illnesses.
Quinary blast injury: the morbidity and injuries resulting from non-projectile additives to explosives, as well as any environmental contamination.
Discussions at the NATO Health Factors and Medicine (HFM) Symposium 207 highlighted the importance of a systematic approach to understanding blast injuries. One of the recommendations from this symposium was the need to explore the concept of 'the Toxicology of Blast Injury' with a focus on several difficult problems which included the relevancy and commonality of animal models. The NATO HFM Research Task Group 234 was established following the Symposium 207 and Guidelines for Using Animal Models in Blast Injury Research have been produced.
The need for the guidelines
Blast injury is a very complex phenomenon and frequently results in multiple injuries.2 While data gathering from those casualties injured by an explosive event is extremely valuable, this does not provide all the answers and due to the sporadic nature of events evaluation of potential therapies in the target population, for example, is not a viable option. One method to investigate the consequences of blast injuries is with the use of living systems (animal models).3–5 The use of animals allows the examination and evaluation of injury mechanisms in a more controlled manner, allowing variables such as primary or secondary blast injury, for example, to be isolated and manipulated as required. Animal experiments can control for age, gender and other genetic parameters not possible when examining data from human subjects exposed to blast.
The use of animals in blast injury research presents many challenges. Due to the complexity of blast injury it is unlikely that one model will be able to replicate all the relevant injuries and postinjury consequences, therefore it is highly likely that several models will be required. To ensure a degree of standardisation across the blast research community a set of guidelines which helps researchers navigate challenges of modelling blast injuries in animals is required. Existing guidelines for animal studies, for example, traumatic brain injury, are not designed for blast exposure.6
Challenges that impact on blast injury modelling in living systems
The injuries sustained from a blast are influenced by a number of factors including the following:
The physical loads from the explosive event, therefore the impact of any scaling issues needs to be addressed.
Biological effects from the initial response in tissues as well as secondary effects (the final injury depends on the initial trauma, secondary responses and then any treatment effects).
Species effects that can result in a failure to replicate the features of interest for human casualties (eg, post-traumatic stress disorder).
In addition, researchers using animals for blast injury research have an ethical obligation to ensure that the research has scientific and clinical validity and thus ensure that no animals are used unnecessarily.
The complexity of blast injuries and the challenges of modelling such injuries in living system highlights the importance of the experience of the research team and any research group undertaking blast research using living animals must have the appropriate capability, knowledge, skills and expertise to address the intended research questions.
The Guidelines
The aim of the guidance is to ensure that experiments are validated and replicate the human condition or aspects of the human condition to enable the translation of the results.
The Guidelines are intended to provide a framework for scientifically valid methodological approaches to address the pathological consequences of blast exposures, and assist researchers during all stages of blast trauma animal experiments. The intention is that this will reduce interlaboratory variability and allow valid comparisons of results to be made.
The Guidelines are aimed at research scientists when planning, executing and reporting animal experiments for blast trauma; funding bodies when evaluating a proposed plan of work; and journal editors and reviewers to determine validity and relevance of research presented.
At the heart of these guidelines is good experimental design as this is fundamental to the translation of results from animal studies to clinical practice. The general principals of good experimental design in this context are listed below:
Study aim—what problem does the study address?
Study hypothesis.
Study methodology—how the experiment addresses the hypothesis.
Relationship to real-world operational conditions—appropriate levels of 'blast' exposure.
Choice of model:
Which blast effect is being modelled, for example, primary, secondary, and so on. This will determine the choice of exposure environment, for example, primary blast requires one of the following: open field exposure, shock tube or blast tube.
Exposure conditions: exposure level and target positioning. Special consideration is needed in terms of positioning of specimen in the shock/blast tubes as well as orientation in relation to incident shock wave. Positioning the animal outside the shock tube results in exposure to a subsonic jet wind, this results in effects that are significantly different from those generated by a shock wave. It has been shown that both the pattern and severity of organ damage caused by blast depend on the orientation of the body towards the shock wave front. In addition, cognitive and behavioural responses in animals to blast are also dependent on the orientation of the animal. The choice of the animal holder is another important component in shock/blast tube experiments.
Species selection. Consideration needs to be given to the physiological responses to blast injury for the chosen species; the similarity of anatomical properties to humans must be considered; study feasibility must be considered; and model limitations must be acknowledged and discussed to ensure that results are neither misinterpreted nor overinterpreted. All these factors need to be considered to ensure reported results are appropriate and not misleading.
Data collection—it is not possible to provide a comprehensive list of parameters to be measured, and the exact data collected will depend on the actual research question. The choice of data collected as well as omitted data will need to be described and justified by the research team.
The method of data collection must be described, for example, frequency of sampling must be appropriate to the parameter being assessed.
Sample timing must be justified, for example, the time course of disease process is likely to be species dependent and therefore needs to be appropriate.
Postexperimental analysis must be described and the statistical plan must be appropriate.
Limiting variability—not all variability can be eliminated but steps must be taken to reduce and limit its impact. This can be achieved by measuring as many critical parameters as possible and controlling the animal species across laboratories.
In addition to experimental design validation is a critically important aspect of animal models and regardless of the research questions to be addressed the criteria every clinically and militarily relevant blast injury model should fulfil are the following:
The injurious component of the blast should be clearly identified and reproduced in a controlled, reproducible and quantifiable manner (see the Guidelines for Reproducing Blast Exposures in the Laboratory).
The inflicted injury should be reproducible and quantifiable, and mimic components of human blast injury.
The injury outcome established based on morphological, physiological, biochemical and/or behavioural parameters should be related to the chosen injurious component of the blast.
The mechanical properties (intensity, complexity of blast signature and/or its duration) of the injurious factor should predict the outcome severity.
One aspect of validation may be dose–response relationships demonstrating that with the increasing intensity of blast exposure the biological responses will be more pronounced and the pathological consequences more severe. Dose–response studies are necessary to determine injury threshold and saturation values. Bowen curves, for example, provide excellent framework for experiments analysing the relationship between primary blast exposure(s) and tissue/organ damage.7 The Bowen curves have their limitations such as limited usefulness for chronic biological or psychological outcomes, as well as non-primary blast effects. Thus, new dose–response curves are needed based on appropriate scaling laws that would establish the relationship between individual blast components and biological/psychological outcome measures, while taking into account the size, composition and geometry of the exposed body and/or organ.
Studies undertaken with good experimental design using validated animal models will improve the state of the science for blast injury.
In an ideal world there would be no requirement for the use of living animals in blast injury research, however there are currently no non-living models that can integrate all the biological (cardiovascular effects, immunological effects, and so on) responses seen after injury. Therefore, animal experiments are necessary and they can generate valuable data regarding blast injury for the disease process and for the investigation of potential therapies. Animal models allow for a more controlled examination of blast injuries. One particular advantage of animal models is that results can be achieved from a relative small number of animals.
No animal model can replicate all the conditions of a blast event and the human's response to blast exposure and decisions made by the researcher regarding the nature of each experiment has the potential to reduce the relevance of a study.
Limited reproducibility can be a concern in animal studies. This leads to translational problems, both between animal data and real-life blast events but also between different animal studies. Good monitoring of experiments and adherence to guidelines are important ways to decrease such problems. However, multicentre studies could also be an effective way to increase the usefulness of animal studies.
This guidance document provides a framework for the research community with the aim of improving experimental quality. It is anticipated that adherence to this guidance document will help reduce the following: the uncertainly regarding the nature of the blast injury being modelled; the variability and quality in study outcomes; and finally enhance the impact and translation of results such that patient outcomes will be improved.
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With the end of IPL 2020, preparations for IPL 2021 have started. The start of the season could be in late March next year. The BCCI may organize a mega auction before the season. However, the Governing Council of the IPL is yet to meet on this. But franchises have been talked about. The board official said, "There is a shortage of time, but the mega auction will be in everyone's interest." The IPL Governing Council will formally take a decision on this in the next 2 weeks and inform everyone. The mega auction was predetermined before the 2021 season, but due to delays in the events of this season, time is now very short, due to which it was being talked about to be canceled. Now the mega auction can be held in January or February. At the end of March, the new season may start. The franchise official said, "The BCCI has asked us to start preparing for the auction. He did not say officially, but he is preparing for it.
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The recent death of Mexican Andres Moreno, apparently the world's heaviest man at 444kgs, has again sparked the discussion on obesity, fast becoming a major health problem around the world, and not necessarily in countries which you might think of first! After all, to become obese the general consensus is that a person needs to eat a lot and exercise a little, suggesting that countries where people have high disposable incomes are more likely to have a higher percentage of obesity among the population. Of course, genetic, environmental and other factors can also have an effect on a person's BMI, however, the World Health Organisation survey clearly indicates that a relatively sudden increase in wealth can result in laziness and hence obesity, not the lack of healthy foodstuffs.
An individual is defined as obese if his or her Body Mass Index (BMI) is over 30; BMI is calculated by dividing body weight in kilograms by height in metres, squared – eg 80kgs/(1.75m x 1.75m) = 26.14. According to health authorities, the ideal BMI is within the range 18.5 – 24.9: Morenos' BMI was a mind-boggling 153.
The following points are significant: The WHO survey as of mid-2015, does not differentiate between men and women. Perhaps unsurprisingly, only one country in the top 25 for Quality of Life features in the 'fattest' list – the USA at number 19, but the suspicion is that many more of that country's population fall into the 25-30 BMI band. Europe is not represented at all, nor is South America, and only one African country.
Three regions of the world account for 24 of the 'top' 25 most obese countries – the exception being the USA – The Caribbean, the Middle East including the Persian Gulf, and the South Pacific, with the seven worst cases being in the latter area. It is quite possible that climatic factors, ie heat and/or humidity, encourage a more sedentary lifestyle, but they could also suggest that over-eating should lead to a feeling of being uncomfortable, and be less of a problem: apparently not!
Two important points are common to many of these countries – a relatively recent influx or availability of western-style eating habits, ie 'fast-food', which has apparently proven popular with locals. Also, fast-food is very often cheaper than healthy alternatives, imitating western culture is often seen as a status symbol, 'cool'.
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Journal Notes
Written by Jeri Robinson
What follows are the notes taken from a journal I kept during the first days of the exhibit.
April 15th:
Believe it or not, it's been wonderful. So many things have happened. We had a constant flow of people from the time we opened at 10 a.m. until closing at 5 p.m. (we closed a half hour for lunch). It was hard to observe without interacting; will try to do better tomorrow. We can make some good generalizations about it though.
Before You Were Three Intro sign: Some adults and a few kids stop to read it all the way through. Most get through the first paragraph and the kids either want to come in or are ready to go somewhere else. I think the text is too long still.
Cut outs: Work especially well for adults and older kids. Even babies look through the holes and cry out, "baby!"; parents really have to get down to look in and really let out a howl. Kids think it's funny to see their parents in Pampers. One older lady told me that when she was a baby in 1902, she wore her brother's hand me downs—hand-hemmed diapers and she used them in turn on her own children twenty years later.
Famous People: Baby pictures are appealing to all. Little kids like Mister Rogers and Mr. Hooper. (A little German boy called out to his mother, "Sieh, Mutti, Mr. Hooper, Sesame Strasse!"). The Fonz and R2D2 and C3PO are appealing to older kids, while adults get a real kick out of Julia Child and Tip O'Neill.
Stories and Pictures of You: Mostly adults read the stories; kids reluctant to write stories but love the drawing. Parents share many anecdotes about their own and their kids' early lives and sometimes help their kids write down a few sentences.
The Crib: although it looks a great deal like a giant playpen, it has universal appeal. Kids of all ages have been using it, and it has a different feeling when different groups are using it.
The first people to use it this morning were a mother and two daughters, ages five and eight. The mother seemed to need it more than the kids. She really directed their play, almost play-acting scenes from when they were much younger. She taught them to walk; complained because there was no changing table or diapers or a feeding table or high chair; but in general was excited by the idea.
Crib has some problems for older kids—graphics need to be nearer to the objects, otherwise kids just play around but that's OK, I guess. Babies get in a lot; I didn't even think they would.
In general things are OK. Some visitors are confused when they first come in. Some don't relate the graphics outside the sit-around to what is going on inside. "Is this the nursery?" "Can I rest here?" "When is the movie?" "Is this where the magician is going to be?"
Things happen all around the space. Parents talk to each other as they observe their kids while a) sitting on the sit-around tiers and b) standing around the crib. People read! I can't believe it but they do. Parents can and will read if they have the time to and will interpret for their kids. Heard parents tell kids, "Hey, look over here, let's try the walking stuff." (Parent had spent ten minutes reading the cards before calling it to her kid's attention. Child has meanwhile been drawing.) Parents comment to us and each other about the crib. Think it's a good model for infant daycare or for your home. Its dimensions make a good protected space, without seeming confining. People have suggested many program ideas: trace an infant or child size head to show how much they've grown since birth; oversized baby clothes to try on; a display of actual baby clothes to show growth from newborn to twenty-four-month size undershirts, for example.
Liz Levy does a wonderful "take your first step" program much to the delight of both parents and kids. She gets several kids and "tours" them around the walking sequences, giving them time to do the various movements.
Few people brought photographs but said they would on their next visit if the exhibit was still here. Said information in the paper should have had a reminder.
The people who really got into the activity of the exhibit stayed for fifteen to twenty minutes. Many were repeat visitors, especially those with preschoolers. We could have never predicted what people would do, but boy, am I pleased thus far.
Indeed for me the biggest surprise had been its overwhelming appeal to mothers and the under-six set. I guess I had been "brainwashed" into believing that an exhibit to be successful by museum terms had to appeal to the eight-to-thirteen-year-old set.
All week the exhibit was crowded. Several changes had to be made due to the crowded conditions. Lots of visiting parents were interested and did present their infants in "Ask the Experts" as did several eight and nine year olds with their siblings. We gave up trying to make mobiles since the materials got in the way. Robie and I spent most of the week getting excited by parent interactions and visitors enthusiasm for the space.
My major concern, however, was we hadn't really created an exhibit about child development per se, but had created a unique support system for parents and preschoolers that we had been longing to create in the museum for a long time. It seemed that the combination of the sit-a-round spatial qualities, the subject matter and amount of activity complemented each other in just the right proportions. Of course, everyone wasn't satisfied, but still visitor comments were for the most part pleasant and helpful.
On Thursday, Liz, the coauthor of the book, had arranged for a team from the "CBS Evening News" to come and film in the exhibit. Because everything was going so well, I felt comfortable about their coming. My only hesitation was that the exhibit was scheduled to be de-installed on Monday because the sit-around was booked for another program. Robie and Liz were upset that despite the exhibit's success it was still to be taken out so soon. Visitors too expressed their disappointment that it wouldn't be in longer. But that had been the agreement. My personal feeling was had the exhibit bombed, we would have been all too happy to see it go! Charlie Osgood and his team filmed for most of the morning and left with the promise that they would try to air it over the weekend before the exhibit closed or save it until the exhibit reopened either in the present museum or at the Wharf.
By this time I was sure the exhibit could act as a good support piece to the play space. With that in mind at several times during the week I tried out some of the other parts of the play space activities we had been considering (boxed activity kits, puzzles, blocks, mini workshops for parents). At the end of the nine days (I had worked for fifteen straight days without any time off) I had learned an enormous amount, was extremely tired, but ready to continue.
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Birth of Playspace
From An Idea to an Exhibit: The Before You Were Three Project
History of the "Before You Were Three" Project April 1977
The Exhibit Develops: March 10, 1978
The Exhibit Opens
Sidebar: The Giant Crib
Sidebar: Growing Up in the Museum
Sidebar: First Impression
Sidebar: Playspace - Kids Play & Parents Learn
Sidebar: Afterthoughts by Robie Harris
Sidebar: Playspace Didn't Just Happen
Sidebar: Grownups and Kids (1971)
Sidebar: Before You Were Three (1978)
Sidebar: Through the Looking Glass (1977-1979)
Sidebar: Playspace - Take 1 (1978-1979)
Sidebar: Playspace - Take 3 (1982-)
Sidebar: Working with Preschoolers in the Museum