When we arrived in the 3200 block of Burgundy Street, right in the heart of the Bywater neighborhood that was so loved by the influential musician Hart McNee, we were immediately handed buttons that read, "I (heart) Hart." They could have read "I Hart (heart)," since the feelings and sentiments that surrounded the people who had gathered to pay tribute to the deceased musician were all about love. Friends and family, some in costume, turned out, some with babies in tow, including photographer Jenny Bagert. Her 6-week old son's middle name is Hart.
White boy second lines, as I affectionately call these gatherings, can be dubious on both musical and spiritual levels. While clearly emulating the age-old traditions of black New Orleans, they often go awry losing focus on the deceased or ignoring the rituals. So it was fitting that the parade featured two bands- the Storyville Stompers in all of their traditional glory- and the Bywater Brass Band, a musically less staid ensemble loaded with McNee's musical compatriots from the tight knit downtown scene.
Alex McMurray, Davis Rogan and Dave Sobel, McNee's collaborator on record, wielded bass drums. Sousaphonist Matt Perrine directed the band with his usual effervescent panache- signaling changes and directly solos. Carlo Nuccio played snare drum along with Hart's son, Felix.  The music was solid, frenetic and bordering at times on cacophony- but this was no amateur band just blowing because they could. Some of the instrumentalists included saxophonists Robert Wagner, Martin Krusche, and Dan Oestreicher. Rick Trolsen played trombone and Ian Smith and A.J. Pittman were on trumpets. Janna Sanslaw had her tiny picolo flute. Washboard Chaz sported his eponymous instrument. Matt Rhody, better known as the violinist with the Hot Club of New Orleans and other bands, played a trumpet. The whole ensemble played Hart's style of music- heartfelt, pardon the pun, with rhythmic intensity.
The Bywater Brass Band played in the street before the procession got under way. Then the Storyville Stompers took over playing the hymns and dirges that are the traditional sounds associated with jazz funerals. A couple of giant photos of McNee led the way along with Grand Marshall Henry "Red" Griffin. A gap opened between the two bands and the parade followers gracefully moved between the two divisions as the spirit and music moved them.
At one point, a true New Orleans musical moment culminated the early part of the parade. The Bywater band fell silent, the two distinct ensembles connected by the spirit of the moment. The followers crowded around the traditional jazz musicians as they formed a semi-circle in the street and the sweet clarinet of Bruce Brachman led the group though the saddest and most spiritual of all the dirges- "Just a Closer Walk With Thee." A lone bearded and shirtless man watched from his dilapidated balcony with concentrated reverence. Then it was time to jump- the sadness dissipating into the joy of the parade and the camaraderie of friends and family.
By the time the parade reached Frenchmen Street, euphoria ruled the atmosphere. The bands merged as musicians fell in and out of the procession. Parasols twirled, dancers spun and more than one person buck jumped with all the intensity they could muster. Then, everyone that could crowded into D.B.A. for a coda that could only happen on the streets of New Orleans.
This evening, September 19, 2009, the organization whose mission is the save Charity Hospital will be hosting a benefit show at the Howlin' Wolf featuring the Low Rider Band. Because of legal issues this group is really named War. They feature three of the four original members including legendary harmonica genius Lee Oskar. They are enjoined from using the name or even mentioning it in press materials. But be forewarned- this is the real deal. The other band, touring as War, only includes one original member. Ivan Neville and friends open the show and it's only FIVE dollars.
The second line for Hart will start at his old house at 3212 Burgundy St. (between Piety and Louisa Streets) at 2 PM. It will proceed up Burgundy St. to Press St, down Press to Chartres, up Chartres to Port (stop at Sound Café). It will then head to Royal and Franklin for a refreshment stop at Mimi's and Flora Café. From there it will head up Royal, turn left on Spain, and stop at Chartres and Spain (Cake Café.) It will then continue down Spain to Decatur and up Decatur to Frenchmen Street and disband at Café Brasil.
The Concerts in the Courtyard series at the Historic New Orleans Collection continues this evening, September 18, 2009 with a performance by the mighty Rebirth Brass Band. The courtyard setting at 533 Royal Street is one of the true hidden gems of the French Quarter. NOLA Brewing will serve beer and it's included in the $10 admission. The Rebirth truly need no introduction. Hearing them in this delightful setting will be a treat.
While the weather isn't quite fall-like as of yet, the music begins again this afternoon at Lafayette Square. Today's act is blues/soul singer and guitarist Eric Lindell. I saw his performance with Dragon Smoke at Tipitina's this past Friday night and was impressed by his ability to bring the funk. No word yet on who will be in his backing band. The performance is from 5- 7:30 PM.
Every Sunday afternoon in October, jazz musicians will entertain music lovers and dancers at La Maison de la Musique. The club, which was formerly known as Ray's Boom Boom, is located at 508 Frenchmen Street. The performances are from 4-7 PM.
The schedule is as follows- Oct. 4: Gregg Stafford & His Jazz Hounds, Oct. 11: Lucien Barbarin's Jazz Band, Oct. 18: Tom Fischer's West End Rhythm Kings and Oct. 25: Lionel Ferbos and the Palm Court Jazz Band.
La Maison de la Musique, which is under new ownership, features many renovations and improvements, a wrap-around balcony, big dance floor, renovated restrooms, and a new sound system.
The Nickel-A-Dance Soirees began with one concert in 1994. As they have done in the past, a group of anonymous music fans continue to join together with the Jazz Centennial Celebration and a growing list of sponsors to celebrate jazz. The Nickel-A-Dance Soirées have helped revive the neighborhood dance traditions that used to be widespread across the city. For more information, call 947-6155.
Tonight, September 15, 2009, Portland, Oregon-by-way-of-Los Angeles-based rock outfit, Locke n Load – J.T. Locke (vocals, guitar), Johnny Locke (drums/vocals), Jorge Herrera (guitar/vocals), and Samantha Wilder (bass/vocals) – will perform in New Orleans and will debut songs from their forthcoming sophomore full-length, "Not In It For the Conversation" (Gunite Records), the follow-up to 2007's "Celebrity Killing Spree" (Gunite Records).
Fusing a punk mentality with shards of metal and hyperactiveness, Locke N Load deliver a crunchy, melodic, and ultimately fierce take on rock. It's not metal. It's not punk. And, it's certaintly not pop music. And, though it retains elements of all these genres, Locke n Load simply like to be referred to as a rock band.
I have been predicting it ever since the City Council authorized the zoning overlay permitting new alcoholic beverage outlets between Jefferson and Napoleon Avenues. Now it appears we are one step closer to redeveloping the area with new businesses catering to the night life. First it was Cure, an upscale cocktail establishment. Now the Box Office, located at 5037 Freret St. near the corner of Soniat St, is presenting live music. The Panorama Jazz Band performs tonight (September 15, 2009) and the Hot Club of New Orleans is scheduled for tomorrow evening. The shows start at 9 PM.
Clarinet maestro Evan Christopher will be performing this evening (September 14, 2009) with his band, Clarinet Road. The show is at 7 PM at Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street. Chickie Wah Wah is a smoke-free venue and the kitchen will be open.


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Islam in a Nutshell
flasawdust / January 31, 2014
From an email I received:
Islam, not the Chinese or the Russians, represents the greatest threat to the world and might be the fulfillment of the book of Revelation in the Holy Bible.
Adapted from Dr. Peter Hammond's book: "Slavery, Terrorism and Islam: The Historical Roots and Contemporary Threat," Islam is not a religion, nor is it a cult.
In its fullest form, Islam is a complete, total, 100% system of life.
Islam has religious, legal, political, economic, social, and military components. The religious component is a beard for all of the other components.
Islamization begins when there are sufficient Muslims in a country to agitate for their religious privileges.
When politically correct, tolerant, and culturally diverse societies agree to Muslim demands for their religious privileges, some of the
other components tend to creep in as well.
As long as the Muslim population remains around or under 2% in any given country, they will be for the most part be regarded as a peace-loving minority, and not as a threat to other citizens. This is the case in:
United States — Muslim 0.6%
Australia — Muslim 1.5%
Canada — Muslim 1.9%
China — Muslim 1.8%
Italy — Muslim 1.5%
Norway — Muslim 1.8%
At 2% to 5%, they begin to proselytize from other ethnic minorities and disaffected groups, often with major recruiting from the jails and among street gangs. This is happening in:
Denmark — Muslim 2%
Germany — Muslim 3.7%
United Kingdom — Muslim 2.7%
Spain — Muslim 4%
Thailand — Muslim 4.6%
From 5% on, they exercise an inordinate influence in proportion to their percentage of the population. For example, they will push for the introduction of halal (clean by Islamic standards) food, thereby securing food preparation jobs for Muslims They will increase pressure on supermarket chains to feature halal on their shelves — along with threats for failure to comply. This is occurring in:
France — Muslim 8%
Philippines — Muslim 5%
Sweden — Muslim 5%
Switzerland — Muslim 4.3%
The Netherlands — Muslim 5.5%
Trinidad & Tobago — Muslim 5.8%
At this point, they will work to get the ruling government to allow them to rule themselves (within their ghettos) under Sharia, the Islamic Law.
The ultimate goal of Islamists is to establish Sharia law over the entire world.
When Muslims approach 10% of the population, they tend to increase lawlessness as a means of complaint about their conditions. In Paris , we are already seeing car-burnings. . Any non-Muslim action offends Islam and results in uprisings and threats, such as in Amsterdam , with opposition to Mohammed cartoons and films about Islam. Such tensions are seen daily, particularly in Muslim sections in:
Guyana — Muslim 10%
India — Muslim 13.4%
Israel — Muslim 16%
Kenya — Muslim 10%
Russia — Muslim 15%
After reaching 20%, nations can expect hair-trigger rioting, jihad militia formations, sporadic killings, and the burnings of Christian
churches and Jewish synagogues, such as in:
Ethiopia — Muslim 32.8%
At 40%, nations experience widespread massacres, chronic terror attacks, and ongoing militia warfare, such as in:
Bosnia — Muslim 40%
Chad — Muslim 53.1%
Lebanon — Muslim 59.7%
From 60%, nations experience unfettered persecution of non-believers of all other religions (including non-conforming Muslims), sporadic ethnic cleansing (genocide), use of Sharia Law as a weapon, and Jizya, the tax placed on infidels, such as in:
Albania — Muslim 70%
Malaysia — Muslim 60.4%
Qatar — Muslim 77.5%
Sudan — Muslim 70%
After 80%, expect daily intimidation and violent jihad, some State-run ethnic cleansing, and even some genocide, as these nations drive out the infidels, and move toward 100% Muslim, such as has been experienced and is on-going in:
Bangladesh — Muslim 83%
Egypt — Muslim 90%
Gaza — Muslim 98.7%
Indonesia — Muslim 86.1%
Iran — Muslim 98%
Iraq — Muslim 97%
Jordan — Muslim 92%
Morocco — Muslim 98.7%
Pakistan — Muslim 97%
Palestine — Muslim 99%
Syria — Muslim 90%
Tajikistan — Muslim 90%
Turkey — Muslim 99.8%
United Arab Emirates — Muslim 96%
100% will usher in the peace of 'Dar-es-Salaam' — the Islamic House of Peace. Here there's supposed to be peace, because everybody is a Muslim, the Madrasses are the only schools, and the Koran is the only word, such as in:
Afghanistan — Muslim 100%
Saudi Arabia — Muslim 100%
Somalia — Muslim 100%
Yemen — Muslim 100%
Unfortunately, peace is never achieved, as in these 100% states the most radical Muslims intimidate and spew hatred, and satisfy their blood lust by killing less radical Muslims, for a variety of reasons.
'Before I was nine, I had learned the basic canon of Arab life. It was me against my brother; me and my brother against our father; my family against my cousins and the clan; the clan against the tribe; the tribe against the world, and all of us against the infidel. — Leon Uris, 'The Haj'
It is important to understand that in some countries, with well under 100% Muslim populations, such as France, the minority Muslim populations live in ghettos, within which they are 100% Muslim, and within which they live by Sharia Law. The national police do not even enter these ghettos. There are no national courts, nor schools, nor non-Muslim religious facilities. In such situations, Muslims do not integrate into the community at large. The children attend madrasses. They learn only the Koran. To even associate with an infidel is a crime punishable with death. Therefore, in some areas of certain nations, Muslim Imams and extremists exercise more power than the national average would indicate.
Today's 1.5 billion Muslims make up 22% of the world's population. But their birth rates are higher than the birth rates of Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, Jews, and all other believers. Muslims will exceed 50% of the world's population by the end of this century.
Well, boys and girls, todaywe are letting the fox guard the henhouse. The wolves will be herding the sheep!
NOTE: Has anyone ever heard a new government official being identified as a devout Catholic, a devout Jew or a devout Protestant…? Just wondering.
Devout Muslims being appointed to critical Homeland Security positions by Obama? Doesn't this make you feel safer already??
That should make the United States much safer, huh!!
Was it not "Devout Muslim men" that flew planes into U.S. buildings only 10 years ago?
We must never forget this..
Was it not a Devout Muslim manwho killed 13 at Fort Hood ? (He killed "From within" -don't forget that).
Also: This is very interesting and we all need to read it from start to finish. Maybe this is why our American Muslims are so quiet and not speaking out about any atrocities. Can a good Muslim be a good American? This question was forwarded to a friend who worked in Saudi Arabia for 20 years. The following is his reply:
Theologically – no . . . Because his allegiance is to Allah, The moon God of Arabia
Religiously- no. Because no other religion is accepted by His Allah except Islam (Quran, 2:256)(Koran)
Scripturally- no. Because his allegiance is to the five Pillars of Islam and the Quran.
Geographically- no. Because his allegiance is to Mecca , to which he turns in prayer five times a day.
Socially- no. Because his allegiance to Islam forbids him to make friends with Christians or Jews..
Politically- no.Because he must submit to the mullahs (spiritual leaders), who teach annihilation of Israel and destruction of America , the great Satan.
Domestically- no. Because he is instructed to marry four Women and beat and scourge his wife when she disobeys him (Quran 4:34)
Intellectually – no. Because he cannot accept the American Constitution since it is based on Biblical principles and he believes the Bible to be corrupt.
Philosophically- no. Because Islam, Muhammad, and the Quran do not allow freedom of religion and expression.. Democracy and Islam cannot co-exist. Every Muslim government is either dictatorial or autocratic.
Spiritually- no. Because when we declare 'one nation under God,' the Christian's God is loving and kind, while Allah is NEVER referred to as Heavenly father, nor is he ever called love in The Quran's 99 excellent names.
Therefore, after much study and deliberation. … Perhaps we should be very suspicious of ALL MUSLIMS in this country. – – – They obviously cannot be both 'good' Muslims and good Americans. Call it what you wish, it's still the truth. You had better believe it. The more who understand this, the better it will be for our country and our future. The religious war is bigger than we know or understand.
Can a Muslim be a good soldier???
Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, opened fire at Ft. Hood and Killed 13. He is a good Muslim!!!
Footnote: The Muslims have said they will destroy us from within.
SO FREEDOM IS NOT FREE.
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Last week, physics had a rare moment in the spotlight when scientists announced that they have successfully detected gravitational waves from the merging of two black holes roughly a billion light-years away. This incredible technological and scientific feat confirmed a major prediction in Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity, published a century ago.
The breakthrough was clearly a big moment for science, but why was it so important, and where will this discovery take us?
1. "This discovery marks the opening of a new era in which we will explore the universe using waves of gravity."
- Brian Greene, professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University.
"This is big. This will go down in science as a pivotal moment. And not just because it's another spectacular confirmation of Einstein's ideas, which it is. But rather because, for millennia, we have explored the universe using waves of light."
Watch Professor Greene explain gravitational waves in this video.
2. "Up until today, we had been watching the sky. From tomorrow, we can also hear it."
- Szabi Marka, professor of physics at Columbia University and lead of Columbia's LIGO team.
Marka compared a researcher using LIGO to observe the universe to a deaf person hearing music for the first time. "Can you imagine the joy?" he said in Popular Science. "The world would change. This is what LIGO is to astrophysics." He also remarked in Columbia News, "We are looking so far back into the history of the unseen universe that it is the most awesome experience that I, as a scientist, could ever imagine."
3. "The closest you can get to black hole is gravitational waves. There should be no structure to the surface, but if there is, if black holes have any 'hair,' we could detect that."
- Imre Bartos, physics lecturer at Columbia University and one of the lead LIGO researchers.
4. "The discovery of gravitational waves is on a par with the major discoveries of the last decade, like the Higgs Boson."
"It's something that we've known—Einstein predicted it 100 years ago—but it's taken us this long to finally be able to confirm it. Like the Higgs, I think this is Nobel-quality work," said Tuts in Columbia News.
5. "I don't know if there's anything left that Einstein predicted that we can still end up finding out as true. Everything has been correct."
- Neil deGrasse Tyson ('89, '91GSAS), astrophysicist, director of the Hayden Planetarium.
Watch Tyson discuss Einstein's gravitational waves theory on The Anthony Cumia Show below.
Got more questions about the significance of this out-of-this-world discovery?
As Neil deGrasse Tyson dryly remarked to an electrified room during the LIGO announcement last week, we really ought to go ask the remarkable researchers themselves. "Then you can come back to me, and I'd be happy to tie a bow on it. I'm delighted to actually be in the bow-tying service of science right here in New York City."
Fortunately for us, the remarkable researchers are just down the block - on 116th and Broadway, Columbia University.
And speaking of gravity, we're just going to leave this here.
For more information, visit Columbia News.


Of all those in Jack's part of the country, no giant was dreaded more than one named Cormoran, who dwelt on a hill called St. Michael's Mount, which rises out of the sea near the coast of Cornwall. He was so tall that when the tide was low, he could walk through the sea from his cave over to Cornwall, and this he did quite often--never going back without carrying along some poor farmer's cattle or sheep.
Jack set his wits to work, and at last thought he had a plan by which he would be able to put an end to the misdeeds of this monster. He took, one evening, a pickaxe and shovel, a lantern, and a horn, and getting on a raft, paddled over to St. Michael's Mount. He went to work at once and dug a deep pit in front of the giant's cave. Next he placed sticks across the top of the pit, and on the sticks spread straw, while over the straw he strewed loose earth until all looked like solid ground.
By this time day had dawned; so Jack stepped back a short distance, and blew a loud blast upon his horn. It awaked Cormoran, who came out to see what it meant, and when he beheld Jack was in a great rage.
"You saucy little imp," said he "just wait a moment, and I'll broil you for my breakfast."
With this he came running to catch Jack; but the pit was right in his way, and the instant he set foot on the earth covering it, the sticks broke, and down he crashed, over his head into it.
"There, Mr. Cormoran," said Jack, "you see it is sometimes a bad thing to be in too much of a hurry for your breakfast."
At this the giant began to make frantic efforts to climb out, so Jack ran up with his pickaxe and gave him a blow on the head which killed him.
"Oho!" said Jack, "that's your game is it, Mr. Giant? Now for a plan to fool you."
Jack thought a moment, and then went to the fire-place, where he found a log of wood. He put this in his place in the bed, covered it up well, and then crawled under the bed.
In the middle of the night the giant stole into the room with a club in his hands. Drawing near the bed, he raised the club and gave the log of wood a number of terrible whacks. Then, thinking Jack must surely be dead, he went away.
When Jack appeared in the morning, without a sign of hurt upon him, the giant could hardly believe his eyes.
"How did you sleep?" he asked. "Did anything disturb you during the night?"
"Oh, at one time I thought I felt a rat switch me with his tail," said Jack, "but for the rest, I slept very soundly."
"Now I'll show you something strange. I can cut off my head or legs, or any other part of my body, and put them on again a good as ever. Just see this, for instance." And he took a knife and cut the bag, so that all the porridge tumbled out on the floor.
The giant's conceit had already been very much hurt as being outdone by such a little chap as Jack, and now he lost his wits completely. "Ods splutter my nails," said he, "I can do that myself." So he took the knife, and stuck it in where his porridge was--and dropped dead on the floor.


Louisiana Cajun Music was Belton Richard's fourth album release on Swallow Records. The first eight tracks on this album were recorded in a 1978 studio session. Producer-Swallow Records' owner, Floyd Soileau, added four more tracks released prior on two singles… tracks #9 & 10 were recorded in 1971 (SW-45-10213) and tracks #11 & 12 in 1972 (SW-45-10226). LP originally released in 1978, 12 tracks.


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We also counsel several trade associations and coalitions in the industry regarding mHealth, clinical decision support software, combination products, and other emerging technologies.
To provide our clients with the best possible outcomes, we often take a multidisciplinary approach to complex FDA problems, looking at not only the law but also the science at issue. We work regularly with a team of engineers, scientists, and technology experts to bring clients comprehensive and practical solutions.
In the mid-1990s, on behalf of the Indiana Medical Device Manufacturers Council and about a dozen large trade associations representing virtually every industry the FDA regulates, EBG attorneys advocated that FDA should improve its guidance development process to enhance the quality and reliability of guidance, as well as to better ensure public participation. EBG's advocacy resulted in the so-called FDA Good Guidance Practices, now embraced by other federal agencies as well.
On behalf of the coalition of trade associations and individual companies, EBG attorneys successfully sought to have responsibility for administering the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 moved from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the FDA, and to have legislative amendments designed to clarify the waived category passed.
For a large medical device manufacturer, EBG attorneys conducted a series of internal investigations that identified areas of noncompliance and guided the company toward practical remediations.


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DAZN Goes Live Today In 200 Countries And Territories With Packed Boxing Schedule
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NEW YORK and LONDON, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- DAZN, the leading global sports destination, launched today in more than 200 countries and territories. For an initial monthly price point of £1.99 or less, sports fans worldwide are now able to sign up to the service and watch a breadth of live world championship boxing and on-demand original programming.
-- On Dec. 4, Billy Joe Saunders defends his WBO super-middleweight title
against fellow Englishman Martin Murray.
-- A heavyweight clash not to be missed, unified heavyweight champion of
the world Anthony Joshua OBE will defend his world titles against
Bulgarian mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev on Dec. 12.
-- Gennadiy "GGG" Golovkin looks to make history on Dec. 18 when he
attempts to make a record 21(st) defence of the middleweight title
against Kamil Szeremeta.
-- Pound-for-pound champion Canelo Alvarez returns to the super
middleweight division a day later on Dec. 19, to face undefeated
champion Callum Smith in San Antonio, Texas.
-- Starting 2021 with a bang, on Jan. 2 the explosive Ryan García will be
looking to stamp his authority on the division against the
battle-hardened Olympic gold medallist Luke Campbell for the interim WBC
lightweight title.
"We're excited to launch our global platform with an action-packed opening month featuring boxing's biggest stars and a suite of premium original programming," said DAZN EVP Joseph Markowski.
As well as an unparalleled fight schedule, DAZN's global platform features an ever-growing archive of classic fights, athlete features and a slate of original programming including 40 DAYS, Saturday Fight Live and ONE NIGHT. DAZN is committed to adding more sports and sports content to the global service from 2021.
Download the DAZN app now on internet-connected devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, PCs, and living room devices such as smart TVs, streaming sticks and game consoles. For more information, visit www.DAZN.com [http://www.dazn.com/].
*Saunders vs. Murray not available on DAZN in the UK, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand. Joshua vs. Pulev not available on DAZN in the UK or Ireland. Canelo vs. Smith not available in Mexico.
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DAZN Group is one of the fastest growing sports media companies in the world. Headquartered in the UK and with employees in over 25 countries, our businesses touch every aspect of the way fans engage with sports; from production, through to content distribution and commercialisation. DAZN Group is home to DAZN, the leading global sport destination, as well as the popular sports website, DAZN News. DAZN is leading the charge to give sports fans around the world access to sport anytime, anywhere. DAZN guarantees affordable access on most connected devices including smart TVs, set-top boxes, streaming sticks, smartphones, tablets, PCs and game consoles. DAZN is now live in more than 200 countries and territories. Visit https://media.dazn.com [https://media.dazn.com/] for more information.
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In pursuit of higher wattage, the size of BOX MODs gets bigger and bigger. Nowadays there are two plus-size giant MODs that come to our sight. Disregarding of the poor portability, extraordinary high wattage becomes the primary selling point. Today we make a brief comparison on the Athena Hero 240W TC MOD and the VapeCige Bigger DNA 200W TC MOD.
Bigger DNA 200W was brought to my sight via WeChat, a Chinese local instant messaging software with vapers publishing the review done by RiP Trippers. I was like wow, look at this beast, since when Chinese vapers started using huge size MODs? I mean, it is big!
Similarly, there is a 240W Athena Hero TC MOD. Yeah you read it right, 240W. With the length 70.5mm, height 101.7mm, and width 24mm, it is almost of the same size of the Bigger DNA (length 83mm, height 97mm, width 26mm). It seems you need to have a big palm to hold it firmly.
Powered by triple 18650s, the Hero 240W sports Ni Temp, SS Temp, and Ti Temp modes. Once you've set your desired maximum temperature, the chip will automatically detect the change in the coil material's resistance and calculate the current temperature.
In terms of the chipset, the Hero 240W is updated with explosion protection, short circuit protection, low voltage protection, overheating protection for a safer experience when vaping all the way to 240W.
Here's the question, 240W is a new height of mods power, has anyone that comes across ever tried at such a high wattage? Would it make a good competition mod in vape championship? And if you like more information about the Hero 240W, please feel free to drop by our site https://www.ave40.com/store/athena-hero-...c-mod.html. Vendors can email us at marketing@ave40.com.cn for upgrading to a wholesale account and navigate thru the whole ordering process within just a few clicks.
Personally I think 200W+ needs at least 4 18650's of good quality or a suitable 4S LiPo pack.


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Cabbage is one of the healthiest veggies you can enjoy, featuring loads health benefits from all its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable like broccoli or cauliflower, and contains phytochemicals that help prevent cancer. China, India, and Russia are the world's biggest cabbage producers in the world, while here in the U.S. we are way down the list at #10.
Fresh Organic Cabbage
Cabbages are loaded with health benefits from all its anti-oxidants and are an excellent source of Vitamin C. The plant is also used for constipation and other digestive disorders and has anti-inflammatory benefits from glutamine and flavonoids. It helps to reduce joint pain, irritation, fever, and allergies and is recommended for weight loss. Finally, cabbage is good for your eyesight, brain, and bones, plus it even helps with blood pressure and premature aging.
Raw cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin C and vitamin B6. It's also a good source of manganese, dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin B1, folate copper, choline, phosphorus, vitamin B2, magnesium, calcium, selenium, iron, pantothenic acid, protein and niacin.
Not Just for Sauerkraut
In America we probably think of cabbage mostly for sauerkraut — but it has many amazing health benefits. All over the world, cabbage has an illustrious history for thousands of years. Cabbage was first cultivated around 4,000 B.C. in China. The Celts brought cabbage to Europe about 600 B.C. In 1536 a French navigator named Jacques Cartier brought cabbage to the Americas. Captain Cook (1768-1771) saved many of his crew from gangrene when the ship's doctor made poultices of cabbage for their wounds. In 2012, Scott Robb of Palmer, AK, broke the record for the heaviest cabbage on record weighed in at 138.25 lbs.
Even children's legends talk about "Cabbage Patch" kids, they're are are still popular toys. But in Russia, cabbage is virtually their national food. Russians eat around 7 time more cabbage than the average American. In Korea, Kimchi is one of their most iconic dish dishes. Most people think of kimchi as the fermented cabbage dish that accompanies the main courses in Korean restaurants.
When choosing a cabbage, look for heads that are firm and dense with shiny, colorful leaves. Avoid heads that are bruised or cracked or have more than a few loose leaves. Keep your cabbage whole and cold. After using some of the cabbage for a meal, wrap
what's left in plastic wrap and keep it cold.
This is a great vegetable to add to your garden, especially for kids. It's easy‐to‐grow and they'll enjoy watching them grow. Encourage them to try their home‐grown veggie in
a variety of dishes!
Those with thyroid problems should avoid eating too much cabbage. It can interfere with the body's absorption of iodine, needed by the thyroid. This applies to all cruciferous vegetables, as well.
Simple Raw Cabbage Recipe
1 head green cabbage, chopped
1/3 cup shredded raw coconut
1/4 cup cold-pressed olive oil
1/4 cup Nama Shoyu
1/2 tsp curry
In a large bowl toss all ingredients making sure cabbage is evenly coated. Chill for an hour and toss thoroughly before serving so all the flavors to blend together.
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What Mainstream Media Isn't Telling You About GMO Foods!
Robert Ross - October 9, 2014
You need Non-GMO & Organic Foods to be truly healthy. What you don't know about GMO foods is just part of a much larger problem...
Dairy Products, Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease
Robert Ross - April 9, 2014
The Evil Molecule Lurking in Your Dairy Products Basically, Jim Cross, the original author of this article, doesn't actually have a problem with dairy products,...
Whole food for Healing, Abundant Energy & Empowerment
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I'm sure many of us desire to live a natural and whole life, free from disease -- yet feel frustrated with what we come...
Acrylamide News — Cancer from Cooking & Fast Food
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More Reasons to Eat Raw Food! Acrylamide is a chemical compound with the chemical formula C₃H₅NO. Its IUPAC name is prop-2-enamide. It is a white...


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Journal of the Bizarre
Scientists achieve breakthrough in selective memory erasure: Could government brainwashing be right around the corner?
New research published in the journal Current Biology by neuroscientists from the Columbia University Medical Center and McGill University in Canada suggests that it may soon be possible to selectively erase a person's memory.
While some applaud this breakthrough as a potential way to treat anxiety, PTSD, drug addiction, dementia, Alzheimer's and other conditions, it also places within the government's grasp a mind control weapon so powerful that it makes the CIA's MKUltra experiments of the 60s and 70s seem quaint and primitive by comparison.
Researchers involved in the project were able to erase certain memories from neurons in sea slugs. By deactivating the proteins that have encoded memories in the brain, it was possible to make the slug "forget" whatever the researchers wanted it to forget.
Memories, formed at the places where electrical impulses pass back and forth between neurons (otherwise known as neural synapses), are apparently able to be permanently deleted when certain proteins (protein kinase M, or PKM) are deactivated. Conversely, these proteins can also be activated by external stimulation.
Since memories can be strengthened or weakened by altering these neural synapses, it may soon be possible not only only erase pre-selected parts of a person's memory, but to also make a person strongly believe that he or she saw something that he or she didn't-- or convince a person that he or she saw something differently.
"They amplify whatever the external signal was to create internal change that can last from minutes to decades," said Samuel Schacher, a neuroscientist at CUMC and co-author of the study.
"When the activity of this [PKM] molecule is inhibited, the synaptic strength returns to its previous value and the memory is erased," said Wayne Sossin, a neuroscientist at McGill University.
This, of course, raises serious moral dilemmas, as memory manipulation could destroy America in a heartbeat.
Obviously there are the national security ramifications. Imagine being able to "convince" intelligence officials that they saw, with their own eyes, irrefutable evidence that China or Russia was about to launch a strike against the United States and there was not enough time to wait for a congressional declaration of war.
Imagine being a witness to high-level government or corporate corruption, or any serious crime for that matter, and not being able to recall on the witness stand what you saw. The innocent could be sentenced to death and the guilty could be exonerated. Memory manipulation would invalidate the legitimacy of the entire judicial system.
And then there are the economic ramifications. If the ability to manipulate memory ever fell into the hands of big corporations, you can be sure that this technology would be used for financial gain. Imagine Coca-Cola being able to make consumers forget that they actually prefer Pepsi. Yes, this may sound like a stretch but, if you think about, the very concept of advertising is based upon "mind control" to some degree.
The more you ponder the possibilities, the more evident it becomes that the risks of memory manipulation outweigh any potential benefits.
Yet the scientific community is seemingly willing to overlook these potential ramifications. "I understand the cautionary notes associated with this, but I still think it has important value," Samuel Schacher explained to Seeker.com. Seeker echoed the neuroscientist's sentiment: The prospect of such ethical qualms shouldn't mean that examining the neurological underpinnings of memory isn't worth pursuing.
We're not so sure. Somehow, the ability to treat someone's anxiety or heroin addiction just isn't as important as safeguarding against war, the collapse of America's judicial system, economic manipulation and the host of other dangers lurking inside this Pandora's Box. There are just some things that shouldn't be tampered with, and human memory is one of them.
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The Sandra Bland mugshot conspiracy debunked
The alleged "corpse mugshot" The Twitterverse has been exploding in recent hours with allegations being made that the mugshot of Sandra Bland, who authorities claim hanged herself inside her jail cell after a controversial arrest in Texas on July 20, is not really a mugshot at all- but was taken after she was murdered by police. Many proponents of this theory allege that Bland's corpse was "posed", and then digitally manipulated or enhanced to make it appear as though she were alive. Unfortunately, this conspiracy is difficult to debunk or confirm with so little that is presently known about Bland's death (which was ruled a suicide after her autopsy). What's worse is that very few "sources" in regards to the mugshot photo are unbiased, with those denying the conspiracy being labeled as racists, and those alleging a conspiracy labeled as race-baiters. Since we have no political or social biases when it comes to investigating the strange a
The Cursed Chair of the Bindley Hotel
In the tiny town of Blanchester in southwestern Ohio once stood a hotel owned by Edward Hawk. By the early 1900s business had dwindled to such an extent that Hawk was on the brink of financial ruin. The hotel's troubles had nothing to do with its accommodations-- for it was a fine establishment-- nor its owner, who, by all accounts, was a jovial and hospitable fellow. Edward Hawk's financial woes were the result of a wooden rocking chair that was said to be cursed. Normally, a man in Hawk's situation would've been able to solve the problem by getting rid of the cursed piece of furniture. But, try as he might, the chair refused to leave the premises. (Interestingly, not too long ago a reader sent us a story featuring a cursed chair with similar qualities) The trouble with the chair began on the day of its arrival. It was delivered to the hotel-- then known as the Bindley Hotel-- along with fifteen other brand-new chairs, and it claimed the life of the very fir
The Incest Capital of the World?
If you resemble any of these people, you probably live in Kentucky. At the far eastern edge of Kentucky , nestled in Appalachia, resides Letcher County. In spite of its isolation and poverty (approximately 30% of the county's population lives below the poverty line), Letcher County has managed to grow at an impressive rate, from a population of just 9,172 in 1900 to a present-day population of nearly 25,000. However, even if Letcher County tripled or quadrupled its present population, there's still a pretty good chance that virtually all of the county's inhabitants would be related to each other-- thanks to one particularly fertile family whose astounding rate of reproduction can put even the friskiest rabbit to shame. Around the year 1900, Letcher County was the home of a man by the name of Jason L. Webb, who made national headlines for having the one of the largest families in the world. According to newspaper reports of the era, Jason had 19 children, 175 grandch


In the summer of 2009, my body revolted. My slightly temperamental stomach became unable to handle anything. Crackers and toast gave me 3 hours worth of digestive pain. I didn't want to eat, I had little desire to drink, I didn't want to go out in public, and I couldn't concentrate on anything except the pain in my stomach. Agoraphobia, claustrophobia, and anxiety reigned supreme for months.
The doctor's diagnosis? I needed a shrink and yoga, and to cut back on the antacids in favor candied ginger. I knew I was going crazy, but it was the food that started the crazy, not the crazy that started the food issues.
The journey to getting to a gluten free diet isn't my favorite to talk about, but I still do often because I live in Orange County and most people think I've just jumped on the bandwagon. I absolutely oppose people choosing gluten free as a fad diet.
As a lifestyle change, though, I think it has merit. Here are the Top 5 changes that have improved my life over the last five years.
McWhat? Burger Who? I can say, without lying, that I haven't eaten Chicken McNuggets, a Big Mac, or a Whopper in over five years. Yes, really. I occasionally (read: once every six months or so) get a bun-less Famous Star at Carl's. But that is last resort dining. My body doesn't like greasy food anymore. It's not even enjoyable.
Low Carb Life. You have two choices when going gluten free: don't change your diet and just use substitutions, or change your diet and use substitutions when necessary. I tried the former, and it's a miserable way to live. It's also expensive. The latter saves sandwiches for special occasions (with really great bread), and is much better than eating mediocre sandwiches every day.
More Adventure. Sure, my fooding adventures often include me telling the waiter, "So I'm gluten free…" but when you stop eating pasta and sandwiches for every meal, you broaden your horizons. I went from never eating Mexican (as a native Californian, yes; I know, it's sad) to eating it multiple times a week. I love Greek, Thai, Indian, Cuban, and various South American foods I never tried before I switched my diet. With some restrictions comes greater creativity.
Healthier. There's a reason it's a fad diet. If you don't give in to a bunch of substitutes, you eat better and healthier by necessity. Your body feels the difference and reacts when you eat something unhealthy. This relates back to #1. You don't need a large milkshake; a kid's size is almost too much. You don't need a large fry; one or two satisfies a craving. Red meat only sounds good occasionally, and not a daily staple. Not only are you healthier, but your body rejects unhealthy choices.
Better understanding of my body. Maybe this one isn't true for everyone. I understand what my body is telling me way more than I used to. I rarely overeat. I know exactly what foods bother me more than others. I can pinpoint a bad combination of food simply by how it settles in my stomach. It feels really good to understand what your body is trying to tell you.
I haven't been officially tested for Celiacs, but gluten intolerance runs in my family (my poor grandpa had to deal with it in the 70s, if you can imagine). The only definitive tests would require me to eat gluten consistently for a number of days, even over a week. I'm not prepared to do that. For the time being, I will continue to say that I am gluten intolerant and, when people ask me, untested but likely to have Celiacs.
My diet restrictions have done nothing but improve my life. I'm a healthier person, I eat more diverse food, and I've gained a significant amount of willpower.
I hold that people should never jump on a fad diet bandwagon. But, I fully support a dietary change that improves your life. Whether you have to do it for restrictive reasons or you're willing to make a permanent change, you won't regret it.


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Die russische Seestadt Sankt Petersburg () liegt an der Newabucht am Ostende des Finnischen Meerbusens der Ostsee. Die Stadt hieß von 1914 bis 1924 Petrograd () und von 1924 bis 1991 Leningrad ().

Die Stadt und Region wurde seit der Gründung durch Peter den Großen (1703) zu einem bedeutenden Marinestützpunkt, Handels- und Passagierhafen ausgebaut. Das machte die Anlage von Navigationseinrichtungen notwendig.

Fast alle Leuchttürme gehören der Russischen Marine, werden von ihr verwaltet und gewartet. Einige Anlagen unter ihnen haben zivile Eigner, insbesondere Museen. Seit dem Zerfall des Sowjetimperiums sind etliche Leuchttürme immer noch für zivile Besucher geschlossen, da sie sich oft in sensiblen Militärgebieten befinden.

In den Listen sind nur Leuchtfeuer aufgenommen, die auffällig, historisch oder architektonisch bedeutsam sind. Die Registrierung in internationalen Verzeichnissen ist auch ein Maßstab, die Objekte hier aufzuführen. Alle Detailangaben sind ausschließlich informativ und für den nautischen Einsatz nicht geeignet.

Sankt Petersburg (Stadthäfen)
Die Stadthäfen liegen im Südwesten von Sankt Petersburg und haben Zugang zur Newabucht.

Bezirk Kronstadt
Kronstadt ( ist der historische Heimathafen der Russischen Ostseeflotte. Die Stadt und der Marinestützpunkt befinden sich auf der Insel Kotlin, 30 km westlich von St. Petersburg. Der Petersburger Damm, der dem Hochwasserschutz und als Landverkehrsweg dient, erfordert eine angepasste Kennzeichnung der Seeverkehrswege.

Bezirk Selenogorsk
Selenogorsk () ist ein Kurort am Finnischen Meerbusen, etwa 50 Kilometer nordwestlich des Stadtzentrums von Sankt Petersburg. Den kleinen Hafen hatte man aufgegeben, wurde aber in den letzten Jahren zu einem Jachthafen umgebaut. Beide Leuchtfeuer sind außer Betrieb, sollen aber ersetzt werden.

Bezirk Petrowski – Lomonossow Gebiet
Lomonossow (), bis 1948 Oranienbaum () genannt, ist ein Hafen an der Südseite der Newabucht westlich von Peterhof und gegenüber dem Marinestützpunkt Kronstadt.

Rajon Petrodworez – Strelna und Peterhof

Strelna und Peterhof sind kleinere Gemeinden südwestlich von Sankt Petersburg am Südufer der Newabucht. Beide sind die Standorte großer zaristischer Paläste, heute Museen, die eine große Anzahl von Touristen anziehen.

Östliche Kronstädter Bucht
Der Bezeichnung "Kronstädter Bucht" ist veraltet, bezeichnet aber den gesamten Bereich bis zur Newamündung in der Stadt Sankt Petersburg. Die nachfolgenden Leuchttürme liegen bereits im Oblast Leningrad, gehören aber verkehrstechnisch und organisatorisch zum Föderationssubjekt Sankt Petersburg.

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Leuchtturm in Sankt Petersburg
Sankt Peter

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Guest Columnist - Anne Carter is a member of the Winthrop United Methodist Church and a candidate for Deacon. She recently completed a Master of Theological Studies degree at Boston University School of Theology.
Near the end of 2016, my good friend Susan invited me to participate in a new group she and a friend had initiated. I was there at one of the first meetings when the group adopted the name Capital Area New Mainers Project, CANMP for short, pronounced camp – so very appropriate for Maine! The purpose of the group is to welcome and support immigrants in the Augusta – Waterville area. In particular, Susan asked me to consider being on the transportation working group, since I work at Maine DOT and have studied and participated in different Rides ministries.
Learn more at the upcoming forum sponsored by the UMA Senior College: "Getting There When You Can't Drive". It is free and will be held Sunday, March 19, at 2:00 PM in Jewett Hall on the University of Maine Augusta campus. See http://www.uma.edu/announcements/forum-getting-cant-drive-march-19th/ Please feel free to contact Ann Carter at aecarter@bu.edu if you would like to learn more about the event at UMA or about CANMP.


On this page, you can find out a little more about my career and the various things I have done - papers and articles I've published, committees I've served on, awards I've received, and projects I've worked on. You can even find a CV, although this may be out of date!
I have been a professional Computer Scientist since the year 2000, authoring over 60 internationally peer-reviewed papers and articles (cited over 1000 times) and gaining a PhD in 2006. My research spans a wide range of topics within the Distributed Systems domain, with an emphasis on Big Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, Decision Support, Energy-efficient Computing, and Dependability. I was Team Leader of the Distributed Systems and Services Group (under the overall management of Prof. Jie Xu) at the University of Leeds between 2004-2017, and lead researcher on numerous successful research projects. I have also led several UK-China research collaborations including the highly-successful COLAB project, and have developed strong links with the Chinese Computer Science community.
I have been involved in research into Energy-Efficient Cloud Datacenters since 2013; this has involved coordinating work undertaken by my PhD students and members of the Leeds DSS group to produce state-of-the-art energy-efficient scheduling algorithms for Cloud datacenters, giving talks at industry conferences and meetings to raise awareness of the role that software can play in improving energy efficiency, and working with the School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Leeds to develop cross-disciplinary Data Center courses and establish links with local Data Centers. This work on energy-efficient scheduling has won international acclaim, including a Best Paper award at the 7th IEEE International Symposium on Service-Oriented System Engineering in Santa Clara, USA. Most recently, I am working as Co-Founder and CTO at Edgetic - a company aiming to use AI and Machine Learning techniques to provide software to greatly improve the efficiency (performance and energy) of container-based clusters.
My work in Cloud Computing has been on-going since the year 2003 (when it was generally known as "Grid Computing"), and has spanned a wide variety of projects. This began with the "e-Demand" project at the University of Durham, funded by the EPSRC and the (then) DTI, which aimed to develop technology to facilitate coordinated resource sharing in dynamic, multi-institutional environments. I was responsible for designing and developing software to enable fault-tolerance in such systems (the ability to tolerate system faults and continue to provide correct service in their presence). I was heavily involved in the UK's "e-Science" core programme (a $400 million programme funded by the UK Research Councils), attending every UK e-Science conference and several international Open Grid Forum events, and most recently edited a special issue of the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society - the world's first science journal - on the subject. I am an active and long-standing member of the White Rose Grid e-Science Centre, and was formerly a member of the North East Regional e-Science Centre (NEReSC). I have supervised several PhD students who have focussed on Cloud Computing security and dependability, and I lead the international team who developed the "CROWN-C" distributed Grid middleware system that was featured in a 9 page article in IEEE Computer Magazine.
My research into the subject of Software Dependability has also been a strong theme throughout my career. In addition to the fault-tolerance work I performed as part of the e-Demand project (see above), I completed my PhD thesis in 2006 on the subject of "Topology-Aware Fault-Tolerance in Grids". This thesis identified, for the first time, the "Common Service Problem" that can potentially hinder the application of fault-tolerant algorithms to service-based systems, and developed a solution using data provenance. I also obtained a MSc. by Research in the area of Fault-Injection testing, and authored a number of papers investigating the cost of n-channel fault-tolerant systems. My Dependability research is on-going, and has featured in my work for Rolls-Royce on the STRAPP project, as well as work my current PhD students are involved with; this won a Best Paper award at the IEEE ISORC 2012 Conference in Shenzhen, China.
I have also worked in the Decision Support field for over 7 years, including as lead architect on the Innovate UK funded STRAPP project - working with Rolls Royce Plc. and Cybula Ltd. to develop state-of-the-art provenance support for their decision support systems. This involved writing software to integrate with and enhance Rolls-Royce's Equipment Health Management (EHM) system (for their aircraft engine monitoring systems), and Cybula's Brain Injury Index (BII) system (to provide decision support to neurologists). Prior to this, I worked on developing web portal based decision support systems for the ESRC funded MOSES and GENESIS projects, which aimed to allow local government and businesses to track and predict demographic changes in defined regions of the UK; this involved developing responsive visualisation systems, integrating the decision support system with back-end cloud-based processing, and developing a cloud-based storage system for end users. My work on this project received a Best Paper award at the UK e-Science All Hands Meeting, beating over 100 other submissions.
In addition to the research themes described above, I have taught several postgraduate classes, chaired weekly research group meetings for over a decade, written multiple grant proposals, and successfully supervised seven PhD students. I have served as a committee member for many national and international conferences (information about this can be found in the "Committees" sub-section of this page.) Information about the major projects I have worked on can be found in the "Projects" section of this page.
I was Co-author and Lead Architect on the "Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Data Centres" (E3DC) project. I developed the strategy and overall design, underlying architecture, file formats, analytic web services and web-based dashboard interface for a production-quality decision support system for Cloud data centres. I also developed new relationships (and liaising with) commercial partners to test the system in real-world environments.
An impact acceleration project developing a unique analytical infrastructure and toolset for predictive decision support in the data centre (DC) sector. This integrates award-winning research into large-scale data monitoring, analytics (clustering analysis and behavioural modelling), and forecasting, through model-based simulation. This has great commercial value, offering significant efficiency gains for the DC industry as a whole. The work collaborates with companies across the UK DC industry. The project resulted in the successful completion of a seven figure investment in the new start-up company: Edgetic.
I was Co-Author and Lead Architect on the STRAPP project. I developed an overall framework to integrate provenance information into the systems of two commercial partners (Rolls-Royce and Cybula) and was Lead Developer of a software demonstrator that integrates this framework into the Rolls-Royce EHM system for aircraft engines.
STRAPP is a collaborative project to address the issue of trust in the use of shared digital systems, by developing innovative uses of provenance information to enhance the decision making process. The project developed an architecture and toolset to enable extracting and reasoning over huge volumes of provenance meta-data to improve user trust in decision support systems.
Focussed on the healthcare (through Cybula Ltd.) and aeronautics (Rolls-Royce) industries, an ontology-based reasoning engine was developed to access data repositories and create traversable trees of metadata information. This was sent to a risk assessment mechanism, with personalised outputs visualised based on user role. The outputs of this project were so successful that they have been embedded in the Rolls-Royce Equipment Health Management system, monitoring aircraft engines worldwide.
I was Co-author and Researcher on the "White Rose Grid Phase III Platform Grant". In addition to helping to write the proposal, I developed application software for the project and helped to run the UK All Hands Meeting conference, attended by over 200 of the UK's top experts in Grid and Cloud.
Continuing the highly successful "White Rose Grid" e-Science centre project involving Leeds, Sheffield and York. Phase III of the project further built the capacity of the WRG e-Science centre to offer improved access to WRG resources. This project was crucial to supporting existing large-scale computational research at Leeds and creating new projects through innovative technology for advanced distributed applications. Examples of projects that substantially benefited from the platform grant include GENeSIS and STRAPP.
I was a Co-Author and Lead Architect on the "Generative e-Social Science" (GENeSIS) project. I refined and developed Web Services to process and display social-science simulation results, and developed a series of clients to interact with these services. I also developed an underlying infrastructure for project data, which utilised distributed storage and security.
Based on the integration of two existing ESRC nodes (GeoVUE at UCL, MoSeS at Leeds), GENeSIS developed an analytics infrastructure to store, process, model, simulate and visualise large-scale social science datasets. Demographic simulation and transportation models were integrated, and agent-based models simulating crime patterns, educational provision, neighbourhood segregation, transport, and crowding were created. The project has resulted in the development of the Big Data Toolkit, open access mapping software in the form of MapTube, and a workflow based infrastructure for the generation of application portlets.
I was Co-Author and Lead Researcher on the "COLAB: e-Science Collaboration between Leeds and Beihang in China For Grid-Enabled Visualisation Applications" project. I co-authored and managed this international UK/China research collaboration, which resulted in the development of a Grid Middleware for High-Assurance Systems, incorporating security, provenance and fault-injection technologies.
COLAB is an international research collaboration between the University of Leeds and Beihang University, China. Service-oriented technology developed at Leeds (network-level fault-injection algorithms, a topology-aware fault-tolerance scheme, and multi-party authentication tools) was integrated into the Beihang CROWN Grid middleware. This had wide international recognition, with the resultant middleware system published in IEEE Computer magazine. The project still runs, and now includes the National University of Defence Technology and Chongqing University. This has resulted in many joint papers and reports, and several staff and student exchanges occurring.
I was an Architect and Researcher on the "Modelling and Simulation for e-social Science" (MoSeS) project. I developed an infrastructure to support e-social science experiments, through the use of service-based technologies. Additionally, I developed a computational architecture for the project as a whole, and was the principle developer of the project demonstrator systems.
An interdisciplinary project between the University of Leeds Schools of Geography and Computing, and an early example of Big Data processing and storage, MoSeS utilised the 2001 UK Census dataset to generate a synthetic model of the whole UK population. This allowed social scientists to develop agent-based simulations to forecast population trends over multiple decades, and develop case studies with specific reference to health, business and transport. A service-oriented computational architecture was developed to distribute data storage over multiple machines (using Storage Resource Broker technology). HPC resources (the White Rose Grid) were utilised to split and parallelise processing for virtual population construction. The project outputs had significant interest from UK government due to their applicability for town planning support, and were integrated into the successor GENeSIS project.
My first full-time research project - I conducted research into improving the dependability of service-oriented architectures (later also addressing "Grid Computing" systems). Specifically, I developed a topology-aware multi-version design fault-tolerance mechanism for services, and integrated this into the overall e-Demand architecture. I was later awarded a PhD for this work.
A collaboration between the Universities of Durham and Leeds, Sun Microsystems, Sharp, and Sparkle. Fundamental dependability issues underlying large-scale coordinated resource sharing and problem solving in dynamic, multi-institutional virtual organisations were investigated. Developed tools included an attack-tolerant information retrieval system, services to provide n-version-design fault tolerance, fault injection testing of Grid software, and services for stereoscopic visualisation. e-Demand was named the best DTI e-Science project, with outputs that later informed a number of EPSRC and ESRC grants (such as MoSeS, NECTISE, White Rose Grid).
I have authored/co-authored over 60 papers and articles, which have now been cited over 1000 times. These have been published in a variety of peer-reviewed national and international publications (my favourite being an 8 page article in IEEE Computer magazine.) I have also edited and guest edited a number of journals - most notably IEEE Distributed Systems Online and the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society.
I used to keep a detailed list - including technical reports and smaller workshop reports - but these days, it has become increasingly difficult to keep on top of everything! The best way to find an up-to-date list of most of my publications is via my Google Scholar page.
I regularly sit on the committees of national and international conferences, workshops, and editorial boards; the list below attempts to document these activities. I try to keep this up-to-date, but there may be omissions - these things are often hard to keep track of!
Occasionally, I have been lucky enough to receive awards for various work that I and my students have performed. This page documents this recognition, mainly for my own record.


Hitting more than 2 green lights in a row is pretty awesome. This Uber driver hit 236.
236 green lights, one yellow. uncut.. with music track over.
WATCH | Uber driver Noah Forman captured the incredible feat on camera December 3 -- he hit 236 green lights in a row, never once stopping at an intersection. Forman told CNN he became interested in beating the traffic system in 2014 after he saw video of someone hitting 55 green lights in a row.
WATCH | Forman's achievement, however, didn't come without practice. In 2015, Forman hit 186 green lights when he was driving a Yellow Cab in Manhattan from Battery Park to Central Park and then back to the World Trade Center, according to NBC New York.
After Forman started working for Uber, he started aiming for a higher number of green lights. "You just make sure to go at a steady pace and time it so you don't have to stop," Forman told CNN. "At the right time, the lights switch right after one another."
During his latest green light spree, Forman went on a nearly 30-minute trip from Harlem to Washington Square Park, up 59th Street and down the Lower East Side, where finally he hit a red light.


'The blob', 'Aunty Flow' - whatever you call periods, this week they've been all over the news, and it's about to be all over your Facebook timeline too. At last, we're talking about the fact that half (or thereabouts) of the population of the world bleed out of their private parts once a month. About time too.
This week, NIRBHAYA the Play makes its return to the London stage after a tour which has taken it to India and New York. Its appearance a year ago left a marked impression on me and indeed many of the audience.


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Q: How to generate JavaDoc using buildr? I want to automatically generate the JavaDoc using buildr. I tried using the approach suggested in the official Guide PDF from the Homepage. However, it did not work.
define "SharedState_ebBP", :layout=>eclipse_layout do
project.version = VERSION_NUMBER
project.group = GROUP

doc :windowtitle => "Abandon All Hope, Ye Who Enter Here", :private => true
  end
The error message is as follows:
RuntimeError: Don't know how to generate documentation from windowtitleAbandon ......

A: The correct syntax for setting the window title is
doc.using(:windowtitle => "Abandon All Hope", :private => true)

and with end on a line by itself.  However that in and of itself does not cause the doc task to get run automatically.
To automatically build the JavaDoc when you run buildr simply add to the end of your buildfile:
task :default => [:build, :doc]

This redefines the default task to first build and then doc.

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Winter break is a great time to both recharge and make progress on your work. This winter, you have the opportunity advance your research, your job search, or your broader career goals. In this workshop, get specific advice and strategies to help you relax this winter while accomplishing what you need to succeed. You will leave the workshop with a concrete plan for achieving a major goal you have for this winter.


Mitral regurgitation, or mitral insufficiency, is the second most common form of valvular heart disease, after aortic stenosis. It's a heart valve disorder that occurs when the mitral valve does not close properly during ventricular systole (contraction).
Prospects are generally upbeat in 2015 for providers of life insurance and annuities in the US. Insurers can expect to build upon recent improvements in annuity sales, as credit rates continue to increase and customers return to simplified, tax-deferred products. Life insurance sales will benefit from rising levels of consumer confidence and personal wealth, both driven by the ongoing economic recovery and expectations for gradual increases in interest rates.
To reverse the long-term decline in those buying life insurance, companies must become relevant to younger, healthier people.
That is the challenge for insurers facing future labor shortages and intense competition from flashier companies such as tech startups for young, talented employees. About half of all insurance workers are older than 45. The industry's reputation is bruised from the financial crisis bailout of AIG and the denial of claims after hurricanes Katrina in New Orleans and Sandy on the East Coast.
A breast cancer diagnosis once loomed as a likely death sentence, a traumatizing battle fraught with chemotherapy, radiation or radical surgery, even in a best-case scenario.
Today doctors predict new treatments will revolutionize care during the next decade, knocking mortality rates to dramatic lows with genetic tests and personalized medicine.
U.S. application activity for individually underwritten life insurance grew at +5.2% in November, year-over-year, all ages combined, according to the MIB Life Index.


A lack of nutrition knowledge and a rise in food-related fake news on social media are thwarting efforts to eat a healthy, balanced diet, according to research commissioned by The Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION).
In a survey of 2,001 UK adults, almost half (49 per cent) of respondents said they would like to have a better understanding of nutrition, and 26 per cent said they find nutritional advice confusing and conflicting. When seeking nutritional advice, 21 per cent of those surveyed admitted to turning to social media as a source of information, despite many social media sites containing fake news and unproven advice. Seventy-eight per cent of respondents acknowledged the importance and value of nutrition to every day wellbeing, while 45 per cent understood that nutrition impacts their health; 33 per cent of those surveyed also identified that nutrition affected mental health.
With unreliable nutritional advice appearing on social media newsfeeds, it can be challenging to obtain accurate and reliable information. To add some clarity, Mike Murphy, a registered nutritional therapist at Saffron Wellness Ltd and health lecturer at ION, busts some of the most common food myths, and offers tips on how to seek out the most reliable nutritional advice.
"Current government guidelines around diet, health and wellbeing haven't been updated much over the last 20 years and they are now past their use-by date in many respects. The British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) have published a set of wellbeing guidelines based on the most well-researched and up- to-date information available. These guidelines provide easy-to-understand and meaningful information to the public and can be accessed here: http://bant.org.uk/about-nutritional-therapy/bant-wellbeing-guidelines/"
"Lastly, it's important to realise that when it comes to nutrition, there is no one size fits all. Although general guidelines can be very helpful, not everyone is starting from the same position and we're all somewhat unique in our nutritional requirements depending on our genes, our environment and our current state of health. If you need individualised nutrition advice, consider consulting a registered nutritional therapist who has undertaken all the necessary training to understand the theory and practice of individualised nutritional therapy http:/bant.org.uk/about-nutritional-therapy/choosing-a-practitioner/"


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FYI. Another thing that would help with scratches on rear bumper area.
There is a cargo mat that has a flap like piece that pulls out to cover the bumper area. Believe it is a Mazda part.
This might be a good solution.


Invivo Clinical provides diagnostic services from RealTimeLaboratories, Inc. (RTL). RealTime Labs are a Dallas-based clinical laboratory, specialising in the detection of mycotoxins (the toxins produced my molds) in the human body. RTL carries both CAP and CLIA certifications, the highest accreditations available to medical testing facilities.
In light of the above, if you believe someone's health may be compromised by exposure to mold, it may be worth having the person tested using the RealTime Lab Mycotoxin Panel.
The Mycotoxin Panel is a urinary sample, but sputum, nasal washes and tissues biopsy specimens have also been validated.
Results are typically available within 7 business days.


Keep your glow healthy by avoiding these skin damaging habits.
One of the easiest ways to keep your youthful radiance is to wear sunscreen every day. Sun exposure can lead to wrinkles, dark spots, age spots and sagging. Already seeing signs of sun damage? BroadBand Light Therapy can help restore your skin's healthy glow and take years off your complexion.
Staying hydrated is key for a dewy, plump complexion. Water also helps rid the skin of toxins for overall skin health. If you are dehydrated, the skin appears duller and wrinkles and pores stand out more – so hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
Cute sunnies are more than just a fashion statement, they keep your eyes safe from the sun's damaging rays. Squinting in bright sunlight can also cause those pesky little wrinkles in the corners of your eyes. If crow's feet are creeping in, a wrinkle relaxer like Botox can smooth away those lines and keep them away for 3-6 months.
Sugar has a major effect on the skin – it causes inflammation which can lead to swelling and breakouts, and it breaks down collagen for a less plump, less perky appearance. It's best to cut back on the sweet stuff and opt for healthy fats, complex carbohydrates and antioxidants instead…your skin will thank you.
Everyone knows smoking is bad for your health, but it also makes you look older, faster. Smoking deprives the skin of oxygen and nutrients causing sagging, roughness, wrinkles (especially around the mouth and eyes) and dullness. Fillers like Restylane and Juvéderm can help restore lost volume and help fill in lines around the mouth and lips.


I found on the web a way to get auto unlock feature (using the apple watch to unlock my mac) working on my mid-2012 MacBook Pro Retina. All that I had to do was change my airport/bluetooth board for the newest one.
I bought Broadcom 94360CS from iFixit and changed it very easily. I had macOS 10.12.3 installed. The wifi worked just out of the box, but the bluetooth was missing, so I went for a fresh install of macOS. Wifi ac, bluetooth and auto unlock working like a charm!
Does this really works? I'm seriously considering doing this.
I have just bought one for my mbpr 15" 2012… I will come back with results.
So I have successfully installed a 2013 wifi/bt module on my 2012 mbpr 15" and everything was smooth, first boot all working just fine no reinstalls. I use El Capitan so even that there is "ac" available in the wifi info, the "Auto Unlock"is missing and in Settings also there is no option. But this is because ElCapitan may not support the feature. I will install HighSierra to see and I will come back with more info :).
Well, good news, it works. MBPr 2012, 15", with Broadcom 94360CS (wifi/bt module from MBP 2013 via eBay).


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AMD Sempron 150
AMD Opteron 280
Buy Sempron 150
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Sempron 150
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Far Cry 6 1336% 938%
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Battlefield 6 1174% 820%
In terms of overall gaming performance, the AMD Opteron 280 is very slightly better than the AMD Sempron 150 when it comes to running the latest games. This also means it will be less likely to bottleneck more powerful GPUs, allowing them to achieve more of their gaming performance potential.
The Sempron 150 was released over three years more recently than the Opteron 280, and so the Sempron 150 is likely to have far better levels of support, and will be much more optimized and ultimately superior to the Opteron 280 when running the latest games.
The Opteron 280 has 1 more core than the Sempron 150. However, while the Opteron 280 will probably perform better than the Sempron 150, both CPUs are likely to struggle with the latest games, and will almost certainly bottleneck high-end graphics cards. This should not affect games that are a few years old, and even the latest games should at least be playable on very low settings, as only recently have game developers begun to harness the power of multiple cores.
The Sempron 150 and Opteron 280 are not from the same family of CPUs, so their clock speeds are by no means directly comparable. Bear in mind, then, that while the Sempron 150 has a 0.5 GHz faster frequency, this is not always an indicator that it will be superior in performance, despite frequency being crucial when trying to avoid GPU bottlenecking. In this case, however, the difference is enough that it possibly indicates the superiority of the Opteron 280.
The Opteron 280 has a 1024 KB bigger L2 cache than the Sempron 150, but neither of the CPUs have L3 caches, so the Opteron 280 wins out in this area with its larger L2 cache.
The Sempron 150 has a 50 Watt lower Maximum TDP than the Opteron 280, and was created with a 45 nm smaller manufacturing technology. What this means is the Sempron 150 will consume significantly less power and consequently produce less heat, enabling more prolonged computational tasks with fewer adverse effects. This will lower your yearly electricity bill significantly, as well as prevent you from having to invest in extra cooling mechanisms (unless you overclock).
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2.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
64 KB vs 256 KB
1024 KB vs 2048 KB
Sempron 150 is a single core desktop CPU based on the K10 architecture.
Its only core is clocked at 2.9GHz and the memory controller supports DDR3 up to 1333MHz.
Benchmarks indicate the performance is very limited and not recommended for today's modern demanding and very demanding games. Opteron is AMD's x86 server and workstation processor line, and was the first processor to implement the AMD64 instruction set architecture (known generically as x86-64). It was released on April 22, 2003 with the SledgeHammer core (K8) and was intended to compete in the server and workstation markets, particularly in the same segment as the Intel Xeon processor. Processors based on the AMD K10 microarchitecture (codenamed Barcelona) were announced on September 10, 2007 featuring a new quad-core configuration. The most-recently released Opteron CPUs are the 8- and 12-core Socket G34 Opterons, code-named Magny-Cours.


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Home / Life Sciences / Discovery illuminates elusive proton channel gene in dinoflagellate
Discovery illuminates elusive proton channel gene in dinoflagellate
A 40-year search for a gene that causes some one-celled sea creatures to flash at night and is also found in others that produce deadly red tides, has been successfully culminated by a group of scientists led by Thomas E. DeCoursey, PhD, professor of biophysics and physiology at Rush University Medical Center.
The gene, discovered in a tiny marine organism called a dinoflagellate (Karlodinium veneficum), controls voltage-gated proton channels, which, in addition to triggering luminescence in certain single-cell sea creatures, activate many important biological mechanisms in other species, including humans.
Results of the study by DeCoursey, Susan M. E. Smith and co-researchers were published in the October 17, 2011 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study was funded in part by grants from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.
The existence of a voltage-gated proton channel in bioluminescent dinoflagellates was proposed in 1972 by J. Woodland Hastings, a co-author on the current study, and his colleague Margaret Fogel. They hypothesized that proton channels helped trigger the flash by activating luciferase, an enzyme that helps produce luminescence. But until now, the genetic code responsible for the proton channels in dinoflagellates had not been identified, although it had been decrypted in humans, mice, algae and sea squirts.
Voltage-gated proton channels are extremely versatile. In humans, they are involved in several basic biological processes, including release of histamine in basophils, a type of white blood cell. Proton channels also play a role in the production of reactive oxygen species such as hydrogen peroxide that kill bacteria in phagocytes, another kind of white blood cell, and in maturation of sperm immediately before fertilization.
In the current study, DeCoursey and co-researchers mined the gene sequence library of a K veneficum dinoflagellate and found a gene named kHv1 that is similar to those already known to code for proton channels in other species. Not surprisingly, there were many differences in the make-up of the proton channel molecules in humans and tiny sea creatures, but the most important parts of the molecules turned out to be almost identical. Electrophysiologic tests confirmed that the genetically coded protein was indeed a proton channel – but one with an unprecedented quality.
Proton currents in K veneficum differ from all known proton currents in having large inward currents—a result of the channels opening at membrane potentials about 60 mV more negative than in other species, the researchers found.
"Vertebrate proton channels open to allow acid extrusion, while dinoflagellate proton channels open to allow proton influx into a cell's cytoplasm, making the channel ideally suited to trigger bioluminescence," DeCoursey explained.
When dinoflagellates floating in water are mechanically stimulated by movement, an impulse (action potential) is sent along the membrane of an internal compartment called a vacuole. Clustered along the inside of this membrane are tiny pockets called scintillons, containing a combination of luciferin and luciferase – proteins that are able to produce a light flash under the right circumstances. The inside of the vacuole compartment is very acidic and has an abundance of protons.
As the electric impulse travels along the membrane, it causes the voltage-sensitive proton channels to open. Protons then flow from the vacuole into the scintillon, where they react with the luciferase and a flash of light results.
In nonbioluminescent mixotrophic species like K veneficum, proton influx might be involved in prey digestion (e.g., signaling prey capture) or prey capture (e.g., extrusion of stinging trichocysts).
Co-investigator Susan Smith carried out a phylogenetic analysis of known Hv1 sequences, finding high sequence diversity among the single-celled species and among invertebrates. She interpreted this finding to suggest the possibility of other novel functions of Hv1 in these species.
"As in multicellular organisms, ion channels in dinoflagellates play various roles in regulating basic life functions, which make them targets for controlling dinoflagellate populations and behavior," the authors suggested.
Future research will show whether targeting proton channels might give us a handle on controlling dinoflagellate blooms that cause deadly red tides and are responsible for massive fresh kills. Certain dinoflagellate species produce some of the most deadly poisons known, such as saxitoxin, a neurotoxin 100,000 times more potent than cocaine. Paralytic shellfish poisoning occurs in humans who eat shellfish that have consumed toxic dinoflagellates.
In addition to DeCoursey, Smith (Emory School of Medicine) and Hastings (Harvard University), the authors of this paper include Deri Morgan, Boris Musset and Vladimir V. Cherny of Rush University Medical School, and Allen R. Place of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences.
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Terminata l'attività agonistica, Vestlund ha ricoperto il ruolo di allenatore. Ha guidato il Vålerengen nel 1986. Dal 1987 al 1989 è stato commissario tecnico della Nazionale femminile norvegese, in tandem con Erling Hokstad. Nel 1988 è stato anche tecnico dello Strømmen, assieme a Per Anders Sjøvold. È poi tornato al Vålerengen dal 1989 al 1990.

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Los términos miel de la Alcarria y miel alcarreña son una denominación de origen protegida de la miel propia de la comarca española de La Alcarria, entre las provincias castellano-manchegas de Guadalajara y Cuenca. Se creó en 1992 y están adheridas 28 empresas de un área geográfica que incluye 230 municipios productores de miel. La alta producción de miel en esta zona y la variedad se debe a la abundante cantidad de matorrales y plantas aromáticas que hay en toda una comarca caracterizada por la orografía de páramos, valles y montes, de entre 600 y 1100 metros de altitud, y el clima mediterráneo continentalizado.

La miel de la Alcarria se obtiene de flores silvestres, fundamentalmente del espliego, el romero y el tomillo, muy abundantes en la comarca, y se puede encontrar en mayor o menor grado de viscosidad, dependiendo del grado de cristalización. Era tradicional que se envasase para la venta en parrones de barro acompañados de una cucharita de madera; progresivamente se han ido sustituyendo por envases de vidrio, con o sin tapa dosificadora de plástico.

Características de la miel
Atendiendo a la producción tradicional de La Alcarria, la miel amparada por la denominación de origen se clasifica en miel monofloral de romero (Rosmarinus officinalis L.), miel monofloral de espliego (Lavandula latifolia medicus) y miel multifloral.

Bibliografía

Ortiz Valbuena, Alberto. Contribución a la denominación de origen de la miel de la Alcarria . Tesis Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas. Madrid, 2002.

Enlaces externos
Consejo regulador de la D.O. Miel de la Alcarria.
JCCM. Miel de la Alcarria.

Denominaciones de origen protegidas de Castilla-La Mancha
Gastronomía de la provincia de Cuenca
Gastronomía de la provincia de Guadalajara
Lugares con Apicultura
La Alcarria
Mieles con sello de calidad


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Paschal Iwuh, PhD
Chair, TANCon2012
Dr. Iwuh is a co-founder of The African Network (TAN) and served as TAN's Director of Public Relations and Communication till April 2006. He was a co-chair of TAN's inaugural conference, TANCon, held in 2006. He led the Sponsorship & Affiliation Committee until he became the President and Chief Executive Officer in January, 2008. In collaboration with a TAN Advisory Board member, Dr. Frank Greene, he developed the Leadership Economic Development Program for sub-Saharan African countries.
Dr. Iwuh works as an engineer and engineering consultant in the Biotech and Bio-Pharmaceutical industries and consulting firms since 1999. He is currently a Validation Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) Consultant with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Pharmaceutical in Memphis, Tennessee. He sits on the Board of corporations and non-profit organizations. Paschal is also a Commissioner of Consumer Affairs in Alameda County, California.
Dr. Iwuh has a PhD in Business Organization & Management from Capella University, Minneapolis, MN; a Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the Technical University of Budapest, Hungary; a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering (first in his class) from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria and a Business Administration Certificate (with Distinction) from University of California, Berkeley.
Sade Sobande
Director, Media and Public Relations
As TANCon 2007 chair she was responsible for ensuring the success of the conference by managing and leveraging people, time and monetary resources. Ms. Sobande is a manufacturing engineer in the Manufacturing Technology and Quality (TnQ) group at Cisco Systems Inc. She is also one of the co-founders of Nirvana Catering Services, a catering company focused on providing the best of African foods for all types of events. She is a member of the TANCon 2008 Discovery Committee.
Ms. Sobande holds a Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering and a Masters degree in Quality Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Biniam Woldemariam
Biniam started his career as an engineer in the flash memory design group at Advanced Micro Device Corporation (AMD) which was later spun off to become Spansion Inc. From there, he departed to join a chip design startup firm focused on designing low power computer processors. The firm was later acquired by a prominent Silicon Valley consumer electronics design and manufacturing corporation where he currently holds a CAD engineering position.
Biniam has been involved with The African Network since he became a member in 2008. In 2009, as a member of the TANCon marketing committee, he played an active role in TAN conferences: TANCon USA and TANCon Africa, Sierra Leone.
Biniam holds a Bachelors of Science degree in electrical engineering and computer science from The University of California at Berkeley. He enjoys traveling and music as well as reading technical investment analysis.