Welcome to the Page of the gorgeous, very attractive and great muscled Fitness Competitor and former Bodybuilder KATIE MADDEN!
Home: Scottsdale, Arizona since June 2005. Grew up in Central Illinois. I have also lived in Clearwater, Florida (3 years) and Asheville, North Carolina (3 years). Left North Carolina and returned to Illinois in 1991, where I resided for the next 14 years.
I am an evolving athlete. My competitions began in 2002, when I entered my first bodybuilding contest. That year I won 4 overall championship NPC titles. My first contest was in April 2002, I won 2 overall titles in the Mid Illinois NPC Championships, Ottawa, Illinois. November 2002, I won 2 overall championships in the Midwest Ironman contest in Chicago, Illinois. This qualified me for Nationals, so 3 weeks later I competed in the NPC Nationals in Dallas Texas. I did not place in the top 15, so I changed my strategy as a competitor. I decided to pursue the Fitness arena vs. Bodybuilding. I wanted to maintain the feminine athletic look I had worked so hard to achieve...and I realized that Fitness would be a good match. It took 18 months of training before I felt ready to do my first show. This was the most difficult challenge I have ever known. I am a highly motivated athlete, and regardless of my age, I felt strong enough to pursue this dream. I listen closely to my body, in order to achieve my goals. I overcame one obstacle after another. I finally hit the stage in June 2004, in the Central States NPC show, held in Normal, Illinois. I placed 3rd, which qualified me for Nationals. My competitions since that time are listed below. It has been a very challenging road for me, but I have grown immensely in mind and spirit...It's all in the attitude! I hope to make a notable mark in the fitness industry, and to ultimately be an inspiration to others.
I began lifting seriously in 1990, but was always athletic. My background includes primarily Volleyball and Softball. Growing up I was truly a Tomboy, so I was always active in some sport or another. In 1998, I took my training to new intensity levels, and as a result, dramatically transformed my body, and have been evolving constantly ever since.
A typical day in my life...some days I start with a cardio session, I have a complete gym set up in my home. I then head out to the gym, where I may train up to 7 clients in one day. If I did not work out at my home, I plan my workout at the gym, in between my client schedule. This workout is typically 2 hours. I alternate my training days to include weights and plyometrics one day, and routine elements the next. I usually do cardio every day that I train. Equally important is dynamic stretching, this is a major investment in time, but so necessary. I always carry my food with me, usually 3 meals at a time, so that I can eat immediately after the workout and in between clients. Sleep is crucial, so I'm usually in bed by 11:00, earlier if possible. I try to keep my food regimen 90% year round. But just like any normal human ... I love my cheat day! I have a weakness for rich desserts, such as White Chocolate Bread Pudding, Cheesecake, homemade cookies, or ice cream.
I usually train 6 days per week. When preparing for a competition, my training is still 6 days per week, but usually split mornings and evenings. The intensity level must increase, and my social life goes into shut down. My favorite body part to train is legs. I love how I feel afterwards. The easiest body part to develop for me was my shoulders/arms. I was always genetically gifted in this area. I always remember having biceps...and as a little girl, I would sneak into the basement and lift my Dad's dumbbells...this makes me smile to remember ... for I must have been destined to become what I am now. I was fascinated and insprired to see my muscles working. My most difficult area to develop has been my calves, I still struggle with this genetic challenge. My least favorite exercise: pull ups...I love them when I feel really strong, but they are SO difficult to stay on top of. Over the years, I am amazed at the changes and improvements to my physique, and of my fitness elements. The human body can achieve phenomenal strength, with proper training and perseverance. I often became discouraged, wanting to give up on some of this training...however I am glad I have not given in. It has taught me the power that we all can possess. This is how great athletes evolve, with unstoppable determination. Without gymnastics or a cheerleading background, I feel I have come a long way.
On a personal level, I love a chance to travel, and to experience good cultural events/dining. I love to visit big cities. I have been able to enjoy a few great places, which include...Chicago, New York, Atlanta, New Orleans, San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Seattle, Miami, St. Louis, Austin and Dallas. I have been to Hawaii once, and I finally made it to Europe for the first time in late 2005, having visited Genova, Italy ... this was a beautiful experience. My dream spot to see one day is New Zealand.
I credit my friends and admirers first and foremost for any of my success. Because of so much encouragement from others, I decided to finally compete. Some say I waited too long and should have started sooner, but I cannot dwell what could have been, only on where I am today. I can remember it wasn't so long ago, when I would look at the girls in the fitness magazines, and dream of their accomplishments. I now feel confident and fortunate to walk the same plank. However, what I realize most profoundly is that trophies don't make winners...attitude and self esteem make winners. All trophies aside, there is no greater reward than to hear someone say they want to look just like you!


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Justice in order for Peace NOW
Katie-Jay
Justice for the people of Darfur
"Why give al-Bashir 12 months, when for 5 years we have seen no peace?" the question posed by a young man in a Darfur refugee captures the theme heard over and over again in the camp during our late July visit. And the theme of international debate over what our next steps for Darfur should be.
For almost four months now representatives of the international community – countries, experts, judges – has been debating whether indicting Sudanese President al-Bashir would impede the peace process for Darfur. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has the opportunity to postpone the indictment for 12 months according to the Rome Statute Article 16 and plans on voting on this as soon as September. But it would be impossible for an arrest warrant for al-Bahsir to impede the peace process, because there is not peace in Darfur. Since Moreno-Ocampo statement on June 5th, peacekeepers have been attacked and murdered and bombs have fallen from Sudanese aircraft into IDP camps in Darfur.
We need to guarantee that President Bush and our UNSC representative support justice and peace in Darfur and show this by ensuring that the UNSC allows the ICC to continue with their efforts to charge al-Bashir with genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. Our leaders must veto attempts to block ICC progress by using Rome Statute Article 16.
As one woman described, "A delay will not be a chance for peace. It will be a chance for Bashir to kill more."
The August 24th killings and burning of homes in Kalma Camp, Nyala, Darfur is the most recent example of this continued terror and attempted extermination of the people of Darfur. As the international community and experts take a vacation and debate themes of peace, Al-Bashir's confidence in carrying out genocide grows and his latest attack, carried out not by Janjaweed but by Sudanese military, is only the most recent example of continued, not impeded, genocide.
For the protection of the people and for the peace process, we need to bring Justice to Darfur. From a refugee to the world, "Justice first, then peace will come."
The Merits of Justice by ENOUGH Project
Al-Bashir continues his reign of terror on the Darfur region
August 24th attacks on Kalma Camp
2nd Day of attacks, services cut off by Sudanese Army
Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, outlining its founding principles and operating procedures.
#Al Bashir #Darfur #Kalma Camp #UNSC
Katie-Jay keeps i-ACT running on several levels. Much of her work entails coordinating partnerships with other grassroots organizations and implementing the campaigns developed by Gabriel and seeing through the details. She graduated from Portland State University with a BA in Sociology and a focus on Community Development. She has previously worked as a community organizer in Thailand, Guatemala, and with grassroots organizations across the United States.
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are now residing on the Settlement.
I understand the woman Tumakidja has gone to  Nangurama's camp.
The woman is middle aged and past child bearing age.
Woodah Island and near Point Arrowsmith.
Mr Lough's boats. This mans name is a corruption of Steamer.
Muira, single, aged 12 years, son of Mundakul of Blue Mud Bay.
Settlement to the Director of Native Affairs.
have been in some weeks.
have been fairly well settled.
illness was the cause of the migration to the Settlement.
the Settlement and placed her with a sister who is in the Dormitary.
Mandawarra or Barankwa objected to my taking the child away.
Barankwa and an older sister of this girl some little while ago.
prohibited area he also knows Barankwa is in line for his children.
held at Roper River Mission.
back again. It is now suspected he may be a leper.
handed over to the Director of Native Affairs.
years as a warning to other natives not to break tribal laws.
Dormitary and also controls working parties.
29. 9.1949 Mentions Jerry Blitner halfcaste. Patrol to catch Mick Noanoa.
and Mick was taken to Darwin.
is ready to go to a halfcaste institution.
25.11.1949 Jessie Blitner of Umbakumba requested whereabouts of her siblings.
Wilfred Huddlestone, St Francis House, Park Avenue, Semaphore, S.A.
Cecily Huddlestone, St Mary's Hostel, Alice Springs, N.T.
Ashfield, Sydney, N.S.W.. Training to be a Nurse.
23. 2.1950 Nanjirrpia died Darwin Hospital 23rd February 1950.
Settlement after they criticised him. Jessie is pregnant.
native, Bunaia, and died from the wound.
21. 4.1950 Catalina loading for Umbacumba.
9. 5.1950 Has Narrdjunga been diagnosed yet.
10. 5.1950 Narrdjunga will be operated on for appendicitis.


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TikTok and the Red Dragon: China's Cyber-Intelligence Practices Under Increased Scrutiny
While the majority of America's attention is undoubtedly currently focused on issues of race and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, two weeks ago, India made a decision that has far-reaching global implications. In a press release issued on June 29th, the Press Information Bureau of India announced that the country was banning the use of TikTok, a social networking application owned by the Beijing-based technology company ByteDance.
TikTok's Data Collection Practices
TikTok has come under increased scrutiny regarding its data collection practices, and given China's proclivity to engage in cyber and intellectual property (IP)-based attacks, flags are being raised and questions are being asked regarding the true nature of the app. As early as 2019, The Peterson Institute for International Economics described TikTok as a "Huawei-sized" problem. Huawei, a Chinese technology company, has been repeatedly criticized for its business practices, and in 2017, a grand jury agreed and ordered the tech giant to pay 4.8 million dollars to T-Mobile for committing industrial espionage. While the threat posed by TikTok may not be as economically impactful, this conclusion suggests that the national security implications are just as large.
To put the viral popularity of TikTok into perspective, it has been the most downloaded app in the App Store for the past two years – the number of times it has been downloaded made it the seventh most popular app of the last decade. With 800 million active users, TikTok is widely used across all demographics; however, according to its creators, the target audience for the app is and has always been users who are 18 years old and below. To this day, approximately 41% of TikTok users are between the ages of 16 and 24. TikTok's popularity with a younger demographic is worrying, as they are less likely to understand the security implications of downloading and using TikTok.
But what are the risks? In layman's terms, they are quite astounding.
Two months ago, security researchers claimed to have successfully reverse-engineered TikTok for the first time, and some of the findings suggest a much more malicious purpose than the innocuous video sharing platform that TikTok is marketed to be. To start, TikTok does all of the obtrusive data scraping that we are currently having global conversations regarding. According to researchers, there are application programming interfaces (APIs) to obtain phone hardware usage (memory, disk space, hardware IDs, etc.), other application data, and phone network information (IP addresses, Wi-Fi access point names, etc.). In addition, because TikTok allows you to "tag" your posts with a location, GPS information is likely being harvested, with some variants of the application grabbing phone GPS data every 30 seconds.
While all of the above mentioned security concerns are grave in and of themselves, there were additional functions and services of the app designed to be easily exploitable. For example, when a user downloads TikTok onto their device, the application installs a proxy server on the user's device to transcode the media. While transcoding media is a common function of multi-media applications, the problem is that this server is set up without back-end authentication, meaning anyone could potentially connect to the server, and essentially pivot to the user's device. The scary implication of this configuration is that the server used to transcode media could effectively be used as a back door onto the device.
There are also functions of the TikTok application that serve no legitimate purpose. For example, in the Android version of the application, there are lines of code that provide the functionality to download a remote .zip file, unzip it, and execute the contents of the file. This function is often used for downloading or introducing malware onto a system. In short, there is no reason that a mobile application would need this ability.
The Future of TikTok in the US
It would appear as though the Department of State agrees, as just last week, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo admitted that the United States was "looking at" banning several Chinese social media apps, including TikTok. When asked by reporters if he thought it was a good idea for Americans to download TikTok, Pompeo responded, "Only if you want your private data in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party".
The ongoing controversy surrounding TikTok serves as a reminder of how important it is to understand how the technologies and systems we use actually function. Any organization which handles controlled data would be required to perform an internal risk assessment of new technologies prior to their implementation, to ensure the functions and security controls in place are in accordance with all relevant data security laws. Just because there is no over-arching law like HIPAA or NY SHIELD which requires the individual to adequately protect their own data, does not mean we should not do the same. Using the same scrutiny, it's important to understand how our own personal information is exposed, and the security risks associated with downloading applications for our own personal use.
For organizations that allow their employees to receive corporate data on their iPhones, Androids, and/or tablets it is critical to perform these risk assessments, as the security implications around TikTok's potential access to data could leave the organization potentially exposed. With 1.5 billion downloads to date, the chances are high that there are devices on your network with the TikTok application installed.
To learn more about risk management and safeguarding your organization's or your own non-public information, contact our experts at FoxPointe Solutions today.
This blog was written and produced by Michael Cross, Security Consultant II at FoxPointe Solutions. Looking to get in touch with Michael? Reach out today: mcross@foxpointesolutions.com.
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"The Bob's Burgers Movie" May Not Be the Juiciest Belcher Tale on the Menu, But It's Well Done
(L-R): Tina Belcher (voiced by Dan Mintz), Linda Belcher (voiced by John Roberts), Louise Belcher (voiced by Kristen Schaal), Bob Belcher (voiced by H. Jon Benjamin), Gene Belcher (voiced by Eugene Mirman), and Calvin Fischoeder (voiced by Kevin Kline) in 20th Century Studios' THE BOB'S BURGERS MOVIE. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
It's been 11 years since America was introduced to the Belcher family – Linda, Tina, Gene, Louise, and Bob – the stars of the animated adult comedy series, "Bob's Burgers." The awkward but sincere family has given us plenty to laugh about, and they've certainly pushed through their fair share of questionable circumstances. "Bob's Burgers" stands out because of its oddball characters and its particular flavor of absurd humor – and these are precisely the characteristics that define The Bob's Burgers Movie. Yes, after 200+ episodes full of potty jokes, musical numbers, pubescent sexual angst (on Tina's part), and "wholesome" family fun, the boisterous Belchers have finally made it to the big screen – and just in time for summer.
"Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers" Has Its Chipmunk Cheeks Stuffed With Nostalgic References to Classic Cartoons
Chip (voiced by John Mulaney) and Dale (voiced by Andy Samberg) in Disney's live-action CHIP N' DALE: RESCUE RANGERS, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Disney Enterprises, Inc. © 2022 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
In 1943, Disney introduced the world to a pair of chipmunks, Chip and Dale, in the cartoon short, "Private Pluto." The delightful duo made appearances in a number of other shorts over the years, and in 1988 they finally landed their own show. But what happened to Chip and Dale after that show ended in 1990? After three decades out of the spotlight, the classic cartoon characters have returned in an all-new movie, Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers. Even though the new film seeks to introduce the beloved characters to a new generation, it's just as much for the parents in the audience as it is for the kids. Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers is a hilarious feature-length running joke about the evolution of animation, and it's got its chipmunk cheeks packed full of references to nostalgic cartoon characters.
"Pompo the Cinephile" Will Make You Fall in Love With Movies All Over Again
Joel D. Pomponette (aka "Pompo") in POMPO THE CINEPHILE.
Making a movie about movie making is a fun way to experiment with self-referentiality and multiple layers of meaning. Plus, any movie about Hollywood and the film industry has magic built right in. There's no shortage of movies about people who fall in love with the cinema and eventually rise to stardom (which is why La La Land wasn't as entertaining or significant as it wanted to be), but such stories are still charming and nostalgic. There's nothing more magical than a movie scene in which one of the characters goes to the cinema and gets lost in the magic of the screen, a familiar scene that's been used to evoke a sense of wonder and nostalgia in films like Up, Australia, Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood, Cinema Paradiso, and others. The process of falling in love with cinema isn't one that you can explain with words or even with a still photograph. It's a process that's best explained through the medium of film itself — which is why Shogo Sugitani's manga series Pompo: The Cinephile just had to be made into a film. Director Takayuki Hirao rose to meet this challenge, creating an entertaining anime flick that's wrapped in layers of self-referentiality.
An Old Tale for a New Time: "Belle" Fuses a High-Tech Adventure With a Classic Fairytale
A still from BELLE. © 2021 STUDIO CHIZU
When it comes to fairy tales, setting is key. Fairy tales don't have to take place in the past or in distant kingdoms, but their settings should invoke a sense of wonder and enchantment. The setting of a fairy tale should work alongside the other thematic elements to draw out and challenge the hero's best and worst character traits. And if there's any place where we've seen the best and worst of people over the past few years, it's been right here on the internet. Therefore, it's no surprise that writer/director Mamoru Hosoda chose to set his 21st-century adaptation of a classic fairytale in a bustling and vibrant virtual world. With a little help from VR technology, the heroine of the story, Belle, can be whoever she wants to be — and her counterpart, "the beast," can hide his true identity behind a curated "tough guy" internet persona. Belle is a rich, detailed, and ambitious film that's part fairy tale, part coming-of-age story, and part VR adventure.
Feel-good anime "Ride Your Wave" is a visual joy with a mix of old and new romantic themes
A still from RIDE YOUR WAVE.
If you're still looking for romance the week after Valentine's Day, or perhaps if you're desperate for something warm and colorful to beat the winter blahs, Masaaki Yuasa's new anime feature, Ride Your Wave, might be just the pick-me-up you need. Yuasa has directed a number of anime works, most notably The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl (2017); Lu Over the Wall (2017); and Devilman: Crybaby (2018). He has also worked in the animation and writing departments for numerous other feature films and TV shows. His resume reveals the wide range of styles, moods, and genres that anime can encompass. Yuasa's latest feature, Ride Your Wave, is a teen romance that delves into the supernatural while maintaining the carefree flair of a lighthearted summer beach flick.


I'm really going to miss traveling with Stijn, he was so easy going and we got along and complemented each other well. He came along at exactly the right time in this trip and thanks to him, I feel a lot more comfortable with the myriad of challenges that traveling in Asia presents.
I feel lucky to have made a friend like Stijn, and I look forward to our paths crossing again.
Back home sweet home. My mood didn`t stay like that. Thanks for the credit you give me, but it takes 2 to tango.Thanks for the great times.Same same for the futere.


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Medical director: For fans to return we need to vaccinate
Date:2nd March 2021 at 9:21pm
Medical director Francesco Vaia has stated that vaccinations against COVID-19 will have to ramped up in Italy before fans can return to stadiums.
It has now been over a year since Serie A stadiums were full due to the global coronavirus pandemic, and many fans are desperate to return to the terraces.
Vaia sympathises with these fans, saying: "The world of football has for some time been focusing on a problem that is at the heart of all Italians: when will we be able to return to the stadiums?".
He was quick to explain that there is one key thing that has to happen first, which is vaccinations.
"Today the answer is even clearer. We have only one path: we need to vaccinate".
He went on to produce a sort of rallying cry to supporters, pushing people to get vaccinated when they can.
"If we vaccinate everyone we could return to enjoy the spectacle of sport, theater, and cinema, to regain possession of our lives. Give us more doses, we will vaccinate more people.
"We will get out of this pandemic and return to normal."


The most popular discussion on LinkedIn's "Intelligent Social Media" Group asks a pressing question about social media ownership within companies: Who should own the social media responsibility in corporations? Obviously, this is a loaded question with multi-faceted answers but the best discussions on LinkedIn generally are. Jay Baer, founder of Convince and Convert, and Amber Naslund break down this frequently complicated issue in terms of football. Even if you're not a sports fan, the analogy is easy to understand and implement for any sized organization.
The coaching staff can be large or small but should represent many different departments including Marketing, PR, Communications, Investor Relations, HR, Customer Service, and IT—just to name a few. The players are the listeners and implementers, they are the ones making it happen on the ground level and interacting with customer conversations directly. They should be well-trained and well-versed in the tools and procedures and managed accordingly. The participants that develop the strategies for each facet of social media represent The Booth. The Booth may not require daily involvement but is important to developing a strategy that will increase ROI and accomplish communication goals rather than just being present without any real objective.


One solution praised over and over again is STORYTELLING. The adjectives of storytelling highlighted in the sessions however vary: next-gen, modern, conversational, digital/human, multi-platform to just name a few. Another suggested answer to the question is to utilize (BIG)DATA, while other sessions recommend to throw all the collected data into the bin because the answer to our question lies in understanding human biology, biochemistry and neurology. But no matter what the answer is… or to rephrase: no matter what answer you choose, the common understanding is that our world requires humanized conversations. These types of conversations are always based on good ideas relevant to the people, who they have been created for. Ideas that allow interaction from a target group that the sender has at least tried to understand.


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Facebook - at the Center of Your Messaging Life
Well, it's finally here. After Facebook announced that they'd have an email solution that's not email, they've rolled it out to the public.
This morning, on my Facebook news feed, I saw the following message regarding Facebook's new Messages:
The new system combines your messages, texts and chats in one place so you don't have to try to remember how you communicated with your contacts in order to find what you're looking for. But it also does one other important thing - something that's a salvo at Google's Gmail: users are given the opportunity to get a Facebook email account.
Why would you want a Facebook email? According to Facebook:
There are many benefits to claiming your Facebook email address:
It's free and easy to set up.
Having your email integrated with your messages, chats and texts makes it easier to check them all at once. And if you're looking for a message later, you don't have to worry about how it was sent since all your different types of messages are in one place.
Your Facebook messages are compatible with traditional email systems (e.g., Hotmail, Yahoo or Gmail). When people send you emails from these external systems, they're delivered directly to your Facebook Messages. And when you send messages to external email addresses, they're formatted to look like your messages on Facebook, including your name and profile picture along with your message.
Owning your @facebook.com address makes it easier for friends and family who are not on Facebook yet to connect with you.
Your other email addresses may change over time, but your Facebook email never does.
Personally, I"m a committed Gmail user, since my Google account integrates with many other platforms (such as Blogger, which this blog is written on), among others. I don't know if I'll give this a try or not.
But a little bit behind what's driving Facebook's decision to expand in this area. The New York Times discusses the decline of email in Gen Y, citing that the younger generation simply doesn't use email as much as they use IM and texting.
In November, Facebook announced the evolution of its messaging system and in a Fast Company article, Zuckerberg noted his inspiration for deciding on the software that would shape the communications style of whole generations:
"Whenever I get a chance to talk to high schoolers, I always want to ask them what kind of software they're using... So I asked them: What do you use for email? [And they answered,] 'Some of us use Gmail. Some of us use Yahoo. But we don't really use email.' And I said, 'What do you mean you don't use email? Everyone uses email.' And they said, 'No. It's too slow.'"
Using high schoolers as a focus group for the future of a multi-billion dollar company? While I understand that they're on the cutting edge of what's next and that they'll be the users of the future, my traditional self cringes a little about the notion of basing your success on the tastes and proclivities of such a young generation. Particularly when they have yet to fully grasp the habit of good writing, functional grammar, and the ability to fully express their thoughts.
My concern arises from this kicker from the Fast Company article:
The teens told Zuckerberg it was too much trouble to think of a subject and to compose a formal message.
Too much trouble to think of even a subject line? I weep for the future.
Too. Many. Channels.
The Importance of Logos


Synopsis One of a series on black and Asian music and culture: an exploration of chutney music, a form which has its roots in the culture of 19th century East Indian indentured workers in Trinidad.
Scenes in Trinidad. A chutney soca event. Mungal Patasar talks about the music being fusion from two cultures. Indian musicians and singers. Commentary explains that chutney music has its roots in the culture of East Indian indentured workers who came to Trinidad in the nineteenth century. Shamoon Mohammed compares the elements of the music to the ingredients of chutney. Hindu wedding preparations. Mungal Patasar, Musicologist, talking about the origins of chutney, and explains that it stems mostly from songs sung at the birth of children and at weddings. Rawatie Ali talking about Hindu wedding activities at which the women dance together. Patasar and Ali explain that many of the songs are instructions to the bride on how to behave. Savitri Rampersad talks about how she started singing at these events. Rampersad and her daughter Rohini singing. Steel drum played alongside tabla, with Patasar on sitar. Patasar VO says men were eventually allowed to sing chutney songs in public. Sundar Popo singing at concert, and singing in his car. His talks about his mother singing at weddings and having to take him along when he was a child. He talks about his first song, Nani and Nana (1969) and performing in Hindi and English. Sonny Mann performing Lootala (or Lotay La) (1994). Commentary talking about the mixing of rhythms of chutney and calypso to produce chutney soca. Drupatee Ramgoonai singing Chutney Soca (1987) and talking about her musical career. Ramgoonai and musicians performing Mr Bissessar or Roll Up De Tassa (1988). Satnarayan Maharaj, Sec. General, Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha talking about the "obscene" nature of some of the words of the songs and of the dancing. Ramgoonai performing. She says that she was much criticised for performing as "an Indian woman is not supposed to be performing for a large audience… in a calypso arena…". Headlines about Ramgoonai's song Pepper Pepper (1987).
Rhoda Reddock, Senior Lecturer, University of The West Indies, talking about the origins of calypso as "a male, African working-class form" which reflected concerns of that group, such as the emergence of Indian men as a force in the economy. Brief excerpts from recording over old photographs, contemporary market scenes, cane-field workers, cinema posters, etc. Afro-Caribbean and Indian dancers. Reddock explains the pejorative term "dougla" as deriving from Hindi and being used in Trinidad to describe the children of mixed African and Indian parents. Chris Garcia's Chutney Bacchanal promo video. Garcia talking about his mixed background. Garcia in concert. Cecil Fonrose in concert, and talking about singing in English and Hindi. Maharaj says that his organisation advises marriage within the different cultures. Hundu marriage. Hindu singing in an African style. Brother Marvin singing calypso about racial unity. He explains that the song title Jahaaji Bhai (1996) means "brotherhood of the boat" and wants Trinidad to be a united boat. Views of Trinidad. Basdeo Panday, Prime Minister, Trinidad and Tobago, opens the 1996 Chutney Soca festival. Performances by Marcia Maranda, Ajala, and Rikki Jai. D J Shamoon Mohammed broadcasting and talking about the spread of chutney soca music. Carnival participants. Mohammed VO explaining that this year's carnival is more welcoming to the East Indian population than in the past because of the inclusion of so much chutney music. Credits.
Full credits Thanks to Amar Rentals, BWIA International Airways, Earth TV, Tourism & Industrial Co. of T&T, Trinidad Guardian Newspaper, University of The West Indies Reference Library. Camera Mike Spragg; Assistant Camera Cauri Jaye; Sound Sean Mieres; Editor Emma Matthews; Post Production Mike Narduzzo, Vince Narduzzo, Nick Anderson; Executive Producer for The Arts Council of England Rodney Wilson; Associate Producers Georgia Popplewell (Trinidad), Andy Lambert (UK); Directed & Produced by Karen Martinez. A Neorama Filmworks production for The Arts Council of England and Channel Four Television. © 1996.


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Expression of UDP-Glucuronosyltransferase 1 (UGT1) and Glucuronidation Activity toward Endogenous Substances in Humanized UGT1 Mouse Brain
Yuki Kutsuno, Rika Hirashima, Masaya Sakamoto, Hiroko Ushikubo, Hirofumi Michimae, Tomoo Itoh, Robert H. Tukey and Ryoichi Fujiwara
Drug Metabolism and Disposition July 2015, 43 (7) 1071-1076; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1124/dmd.115.063719
Yuki Kutsuno
Department of Pharmaceutics (Y.K., R.H., M.S., T.I., R.F.), Department of Molecular Pharmacology (H.U.), and Division of Biostatistics (H.M.), School of Pharmacy, Kitasato University, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan; and Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Department of Pharmacology, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California (R.H.T.)
Rika Hirashima
Masaya Sakamoto
Hiroko Ushikubo
Hirofumi Michimae
Tomoo Itoh
Robert H. Tukey
Ryoichi Fujiwara
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Although UDP-glucuronosyltransferases (UGTs) are important phase II drug-metabolizing enzymes, they are also involved in the metabolism of endogenous compounds. Certain substrates of UGTs, such as serotonin and estradiol, play important roles in the brain. However, the expression of UGTs in the human brain has not been fully clarified. Recently, humanized UGT1 mice (hUGT1 mice) in which the original Ugt1 locus was disrupted and replaced with the human UGT1 locus have been developed. In the present study, the expression pattern of UGT1As in brains from humans and hUGT1 mice was examined. We found that UGT1A1, 1A3, 1A6, and 1A10 were expressed in human brains. The expression pattern of UGT1As in hUGT1 mouse brains was similar to that in human brains. In addition, we examined the expression of UGT1A1 and 1A6 in the cerebellum, olfactory bulbs, midbrain, hippocampus, and cerebral cortex of hUGT1 mice. UGT1A1 in all brain regions and UGT1A6 in the cerebellum and cerebral cortex of 6-month-old hUGT1 mice were expressed at a significantly higher rate than those of 2-week-old hUGT1 mice. A difference in expression levels between brain regions was also observed. Brain microsomes exhibited glucuronidation activities toward estradiol and serotonin, with mean values of 0.13 and 5.17 pmol/min/mg, respectively. In conclusion, UGT1A1 and UGT1A6 might play an important role in function regulation of endogenous compounds in a region- and age-dependent manner. Humanized UGT1 mice might be useful to study the importance of brain UGTs in vivo.
Received February 5, 2015.
Accepted May 7, 2015.
This work was supported by a Grant-in-Aid for Encouragement of Young Scientists B to R.F. [Grant 26870562]. This work was also supported in part by the National Institutes of Health National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences [Grant P42-ES010337] and National Institute of General Medical Sciences [Grant R01-GM100481].
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Correct Answer: Address the concern with the team member.
Explanation: Not mentioning the issue to the team member is withdrawal. Notifying the PMO or the team member's manager would not be appropriate until you learn the root cause of the problem. Always look for the choice that deals with and solves the problem. In this case, the best course of action is to address your concern with the team member directly.
Address the concern with the team member.
Avoid mentioning it to the team member but continue to watch her activities.
Address the concern with the team member's manager.
Notify the PMO about the problem.


Our facilities have no walls. Despite having 'home' campuses, students do a lot of their learning in various areas around Singapore. It is important to us that children understand their surroundings and that their minds are open to the local environment. Our learning spaces include local farms, nature reserves, parks, museums and more.
The Schoolhouse campus is situated in a lush and green environment in the heart of the Katong Community Centre. The school flows across 3 levels, the campus comprises purpose-designed classrooms, an imaginative play space, canteen, gymnasium and dance studio.
The latest addition to our schools is our Schoolhouse By The Bay Hillview. Located in a lush greenery environment where students have access to many resources such as local farms and nature reserves.


It's not easy to talk about innovation.
We gave our contribution organising the first event for startups Vicenza, where our headquarter is.
Aquarium Day was a great event for startups wanting to learn more about what it means to manage an innovative project and to develop a business idea.
The event was possible thanks to our mentors: Alessia Camera (marketing), Alessandro Caso of Intesys (strategy), Federico Miotti of Quadra (finance), Massimiliano Briganti of AB Studio Legale (legal), Alberto Luca and Alessandro of Rawfish (design/ development).
We selected 6 projects who presented their idea during the event and had the chance to be mentored by professionals.
The group of participating startups included CercaTrova, Jumpooling, Parklead, Easy To Rent – Luxury Retreats, GudJob and Studish. They all were looking for help to consolidate their idea with a strong and conscious strategy, and they all got great suggestions during Aquarium Day.
Startups had the opportunity to talk with the mentors about their business idea, asking for some advice on how to succeed at the same time; each participant was allocated 15-20 minutes with each mentor where discussions cloud flow free, specific to the area of expertise of the mentor.
To bring startups' ideas to the next level and to test their public speaking abilities, keynote speakers had 10 minutes to talk about their experience and the history of their startup in a competitive speech to win awards such as consulting with professionals who could help them even more.
Are you curious about the winner? The mentors decided for CercaTrova, a super early-stage project with the purpose of creating a virtual database in order to find stolen stuff.
The second place was taken by Jump, a car pooling platform for sports lovers. The team who arrived from Vercelli presented their solution for the extreme sports passionates who always have troubles to practice their sports.
The third step of the podium was conquered by Parklead, the parking platform for motorbikers.
After the event, Alessia Camera presented her new book "Startup Marketing". As a Digital Growth Hacker based in London, she inspired the startups to also include a digital marketing approach in their strategy.
Aquarium Day was the contribution of Rawfish to all startups looking for technical advice and to reward their business idea. It is not easy to obtain the help of professionals, Rawfish knows that; that's why we want to help other startups succeeding and grow into sustainable business entities.
That's why that we also provide programs dedicated to startups, to help them understand the tools and tech they need to develop their ideas further.
The selected startups attending Aquarium Day have been very happy and showed gratitude for the help they got, showing perseverance and curiosity to get the most out of their efforts.
Good luck to all the participants and we hope to see you all soon!


A forum convened for religious leaders to proffer solutions to peaceful, violence free and credible elections in Nigeria, have admonished their ilk and the citizenry to brace up to urgently rescue the country from the "brink of disaster" in order to avert an impending popular revolt.
Worried by what they perceive as "high level of brigandage" by the political elite which may result in the world's largest black nation going into doldrums if not checked, the religious leaders at the forum organised in Abuja by Community Life Project (CLP) under the ReclaimNaija platform and sponsored by Open Society Initiative For West Africa (OSIWA), want greater citizen action to "take back the country".
"Time is running out for the Nigerian leaders and people. With the widespread disengagement, bitterness and resentment in the land, and with a violent culture already entrenching itself in several parts of the country, there are ominous signs in the horizon of an impending popular revolt, or what is sometimes called the revenge of the poor," said Rev Father George Ehusani, former general secretary, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) who delivered one of the lead papers.
"For indeed as presently constituted, the superstructure we have in place in Nigeria is only a pack of cards that will soon come crashing down. But if today the Nigerian people – including Christian and Muslim politicians experience the much-needed conversion and toe the line of sanity and integrity, we may yet pull back from the brink of disaster," he said, stressing that "There appears to me to be only one way out of the mess of the moment: the way of ethical and moral revolution, which naturally must be spearheaded by religious leaders, for it is better to light a candle than forever curse the darkness!".
He contended that ;"Leaders should also encourage people to do away with discrimination and labelling. Hate speech and unguarded utterances must be vehemently opposed.
He warned on the need to be circumspect about the antics of "accidental imams and pastors".
Also contributing to the discourse, Vice Chancellor, Dominican University, Ibadan, Prof Anthony Akinwale argues that the heightened tension in the country over the 2019 elections stems from the misconception that politics is about the struggle for power and self- enrichment which is an endorsement of the Machiavellian school of thought, advocating that we need to embrace the more humane school of thought which says that politics can be practiced for the "common good".
Decrying the craze by the elite for hijacking resources of the state at the expense of the people, Akinwale who reveals that the cost of buying a home in Dubai would build a whole faculty in Nigeria.
He stated that "Religious leaders must use their sermons to bring morality into their followers," adding that "Religion itself has become corrupt. Nigeria is oozing from deadly fumes, politics without morality, religion without morality. We wear our religion but look deep, there's irreligiousity".
"We should gather in Churches and Mosques for two days and speak on the same theme: no rigging, no vote buying, no underage voting, no mathematical adacadabra," Akinwale noted.
"We often hear it say that the major political parties have structures all over the country. We, in ReclaimNaija, would like to remind our Religious Leaders that Faith communities have more structures on ground than any political parties anywhere in the world. We are calling on you to put those structures in use for the promotion of non-partisan, peaceful, free and fair elections," she added.
The event which also featured contributions from Dr Sale Momale, who represented Dr Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, secretary general, Supreme Council for Sharia, Very Rev David Agada, Diocesan Synod secretary, Methodist Church, Kaduna and Mr Clement Nwankwo, convener, Nigerian Situation Room and drew participants from religious leaders representing different faiths, civil society and artisan groups from across the country, was graced by His Royal Highness, Alhaji Hussaini A Mam, the Agabe of Gwagwalada.


The hotel is located very near the Vicente Calderon Stadium and also very near the center of commercial, cultural and economic development of Madrid, next to the emblematic Plaza de Legazpi, near Atocha Train Station.
Facing the leading cultural center of Madrid, the center of contemporary creation Matadero Madrid with the Spanish Theatre The Ships of the Design Centre and exhibition halls.
5 minutes from greenhouse Arganzuela, a space to discover in Madrid, and for football fans, a 10 minute walk to the Vicente Calderón Stadium in one of the leading teams in Madrid, Club Atlético de Madrid.


Now that my long-running Xorian Wars campaign has concluded, what next?
I've been playing D&D 3.5 edition for more than a decade. I like the system, but I feel like its taken me as far as it can go.
If D&D were like any other product I'd say, "It's time for an upgrade!" but pen-and-paper roleplaying games aren't really like that.


Plenty of atheists across the U.S. will celebrate Thanksgiving today, and that's perfectly okay. For them, it is not a religious holiday but an excuse to get together with family and eat some food they enjoy. Some may be annoyed by a few religious relatives, but they'll get through it because they enjoy the holiday on balance.
Other atheists, including yours truly, will treat today as if it was any other day off work. There are many reasons behind such a choice. For some, it is about rejecting the false history on which the holiday is based. For others, it is more of a general distaste for cultural traditions. I suppose this is where I fit. And you know what? This is okay too.
Whatever you are doing today, I hope you enjoy it. And if you cannot manage to do so because of a burning desire to tell others that their decision to celebrate or not to celebrate is wrong, you may need to take some time for self-reflection.


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Top 10 Weird Ghost Stories In The World
Ghost stories and hauntings have been a part of human culture since the dawn of time. Throughout history, stories of ghosts and hauntings have been passed down from generation to generation, with each retelling adding a new layer of mystery and intrigue.
From mysterious sightings in old castles to unexplained noises in abandoned houses, tales of paranormal activity have been a source of fascination and fear for centuries. There are countless tales of ghosts and hauntings all around the world, but some of the strangest and most intriguing ones can be found in the top 10 weirdest ghost stories in the world.
1. The Haunted Castle of Dunluce, Northern Ireland
The Castle of Dunluce is a spectacular ruin located in Northern Ireland. This ancient castle has a long and bloody history, having been the site of numerous battles and sieges over the centuries. It is also the site of numerous ghost stories, making it one of the most haunted places in the world.
The most famous ghost story associated with the castle is the legend of the "Green Lady". According to local legend, she was the daughter of an Irish chieftain who lived in the castle and fell in love with a young man who she met at a local fair. When she was forbidden to marry him, she threw herself off the castle walls in despair. Her ghost is said to haunt the castle, wandering the halls and appearing in windows at night.
2. The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall, England
Raynham Hall is a historic estate located in Norfolk, England. According to legend, the grounds of Raynham Hall are haunted by a ghost known as the "Brown Lady". Her ghost is said to appear in the second-floor hallway of the estate, silently gliding down the corridor. She is said to be wearing a brown dress and is often accompanied by a chill in the air and an eerie feeling of dread.
The identity of the Brown Lady is unknown, but many believe that she is the ghost of Lady Dorothy Walpole, the sister of the first Prime Minister of England. It is said that she was locked away in the estate by her husband who was jealous of her many admirers.
3. The Amherst Mystery, Canada
The Amherst Mystery is one of the most famous hauntings in Canada. The story began in 1878 when a family moved into a home in Amherst, Nova Scotia. Soon after, they began to experience strange phenomena, including loud noises, flying objects, and the apparition of a mysterious figure.
The family eventually called in a paranormal investigator to investigate the phenomena. He concluded that the house was haunted by the spirit of a woman named Esther Cox. According to the investigator, the spirit was angry and vengeful, and had been tormenting the family for months. To this day, the Amherst Mystery remains unsolved.
4. The Haunting of the Tower of London, England
The Tower of London is one of the most famous castles in the world. It has a long and bloody history, and is said to be haunted by numerous ghosts and spirits. The most famous ghost said to haunt the tower is known as the "White Lady".
The White Lady is said to be the ghost of Lady Jane Grey, who was executed in the tower in 1554. She is said to appear in the tower late at night, silently roaming the halls in a white dress. Many people have reported seeing her figure in the tower, and her presence is said to be accompanied by a chill in the air.
5. The Ghost of the White House, Washington D.C.
The White House is said to be haunted by numerous ghosts and spirits. The most famous ghost said to haunt the White House is the ghost of former President Abraham Lincoln. According to legend, Lincoln's ghost is often seen roaming the halls of the White House late at night.
Other ghosts said to haunt the White House include the ghosts of former First Ladies such as Martha Washington and Dolley Madison, as well as the ghosts of former presidents such as Andrew Jackson and John Adams. Many people have reported seeing or feeling the presence of these ghosts in the White House.
6. The Bell Witch, Tennessee
The Bell Witch is one of the most famous hauntings in the United States. It is said to be the spirit of a woman named Kate Batts, who was a neighbor of the Bell family in Tennessee. According to legend, Batts' spirit became angry at the Bell family and began to haunt them, tormenting them with strange noises, cold spots, and even physical attacks.
This story became so famous that it attracted visitors from all over the United States, who came to witness the strange phenomena firsthand. To this day, many people believe that the spirit of the Bell Witch still haunts the Bell family farm.
7. The Haunting of the Black Monk of Pontefract, England
The Black Monk of Pontefract is one of the most famous hauntings in England. The story began in the 17th century when a monk who lived in a nearby monastery disappeared without a trace. His ghost is said to haunt the ruins of the monastery, and is often seen roaming the grounds late at night.
The Black Monk is said to be a malevolent spirit, and he is said to be responsible for numerous hauntings in the area. He is said to appear in the form of a black figure and is often accompanied by a chill in the air and an eerie feeling of dread. Many people have reported seeing or feeling the presence of the Black Monk in the area.
8. The Haunting of Bobby Mackey's Music World, Kentucky
Bobby Mackey's Music World is a popular nightclub in Wilder, Kentucky. The nightclub has a long and bloody history, having been the site of numerous murders and other violent acts over the years. It is also said to be haunted by numerous ghosts and spirits.
The most famous ghost said to haunt the nightclub is that of Pearl Bryan, a young woman who was murdered on the property in 1896. According to legend, her ghost can often be heard singing and laughing late at night, and her presence is said to be accompanied by a chill in the air.
9. The Ghosts of the Edinburgh Vaults, Scotland
The Edinburgh Vaults are a series of underground chambers located beneath the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. The vaults have a long and bloody history, having been used as prisons, torture chambers, and burial sites over the centuries. They are said to be haunted by numerous ghosts and spirits, including the ghosts of prisoners who were held in the vaults.
The most famous ghost said to haunt the vaults is that of a woman known as "The Watcher". According to legend, she was a prisoner who was held in the vaults and was so terrified that she died of fright. Her ghost is said to haunt the vaults, silently watching visitors as they explore.
10. The Ghosts of the Winchester Mystery House, California
The Winchester Mystery House is a mansion located in San Jose, California. It was built by Sarah Winchester, the widow of gun magnate William Wirt Winchester, in an attempt to ward off evil spirits. The house is said to be haunted by the ghosts of those killed by Winchester firearms, including the ghosts of Native Americans, Civil War soldiers, and other victims of gun violence.
Visitors to the Winchester Mystery House have reported seeing strange phenomena, including apparitions, unexplained noises, and cold spots. Many believe that the house is haunted by the angry spirits of those killed by Winchester firearms, and that they are seeking revenge on Winchester and her family.
These are just a few of the weirdest ghost stories in the world. From mysterious hauntings to eerie apparitions, these tales have captivated people for centuries and will continue to do so for many more. Whether you're a believer or a skeptic, these stories are sure to fascinate and intrigue you.
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Home›Latest›Rock Photographer Henry Diltz to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Rock Photographer Henry Diltz to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum (IPHF) will honor its 2020 class of Photography Hall of Fame inductees and awardees at its first-ever live in-person/virtual Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. CST. The awards program will be available free of charge to a global audience via a live Zoom stream on IPHF.org. St. Louis broadcast journalist Art Holliday will serve as Master of Ceremonies. The ceremony coincides with IPHF's 55th Anniversary Celebration.
The IPHF annually awards and inducts notable photographers or photography industry visionaries for their artistry, innovation, and significant contributions to the art and science of photography. 2020 Honorees to be inducted into the Hall of Fame include:
Robert Adams, Photographer
Lynsey Addario, Photojournalist
The late Alfred Eisenstaedt, Photojournalist
Hiro, Fashion/Art/Portrait photographer
Jay Maisel, Fine Art/Portrait/Commercial photographer
Duane Michals, Photographic Innovator
Carrie Mae Weems, Fine Art/Conceptual Photographer
In addition, legendary rock music photographer Henry Diltz will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award and photographic agency Magnum Photos will receive the Leadership Award.
"Despite the challenges we face as a society this year, we are proud to add these exceptional honorees into the Hall of Fame and celebrate their contributions to the art of photography," said Richard Miles, Chairman of the Board of IPHF.
Miles and his wife Pat Whitaker serve as general event co-chairs. Susan Sherman and Dr. Donald Suggs co-chair the Honorary Event Committee comprised of community and civic leaders. Major corporate sponsors include title sponsor Emerson, presenting sponsor Collins & Hermann, and dinner sponsor Thompson Street Capital Partners.
A nominating committee of IPHF representatives and notable photographic leaders with a passion for preserving and honoring the art of photography selected the inductees. To be eligible for induction, nominees were considered based on the noteworthy contributions they made to the art or science of photography that had a significant impact on the photography industry and/or history of photography. The inductees, though widely differing in style and practice, are individually seen as significant innovators in their respective fields. They are all risk takers who introduced the world to new means of artistic representation and expression.
"The 2020 Hall of Fame inductees as well as the Lifetime Achievement Award Winner and Leadership Award Winner are stellar, and we are proud to include them," G. Robert Bishop, Chairman of the Induction Committee.
Following the induction of honorees, a live in person/virtual Fund-A-Need fundraising component will be conducted by St. Louis-based auctioneer Fletcher Lane. A fundraising auction of select prints donated by the honorees will be conducted with in-person guests following the awards program. Proxy bids for those not in attendance are available. Proceeds help fund IPHF educational programming, workshops, lectures and preservation of collections. IPHF's collections contain over 30,000 photographs and 2,200 cameras that are stored in a climate-controlled facility.
About the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Henry Diltz (1938 - )
Henry Diltz is a music photographer who has shot more than 250 album covers and thousands of publicity shots in the '60s and '70s, including the iconic Morrison Hotel cover for The Doors. Other artists, whose fly-on-the-wall style portraits he's known for, include musical legends such as The Eagles, Neil Young, Crosby Stills & Nash, Jackson Browne, America, Steppenwolf, James Taylor, Jimi Hendrix, The Monkees and David Cassidy. He was the official photographer at the Woodstock festival in August 1969. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, LIFE, People, Rolling Stone, High Times and Billboard. Diltz is a co-founder/co-owner of the iconic Morrison Hotel Gallery in Los Angeles, New York and Maui.
A popular musician in the 1960s, Diltz never set out to take some of the most iconic photos of our era – it just happened. Fresh from a globetrotting childhood, he attended colleges in Munich, West Point and Honolulu, where he became known as a musician and founding member of the Modern Folk Quartet. This led to many friendships with emerging recording artists in the California rock communities of the '60s and '70s. Diltz and his images are such fixtures in rock culture that he is interviewed regularly and often for books, articles and documentaries about the era and speaks regularly on college campuses. He continues to document the music scene from his base in Southern California.
For more information or to virtually attend, visit iphf.org.
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Numbers 9:1-9:14
The Lord spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, on the first new moon of the second year following the exodus from the land of Egypt, saying: Let the Israelite people offer the passover sacrifice at its set time: you shall offer it on the fourteenth day of this month, at twilight, at its set time; you shall offer it in accordance with all its rules and rites. Moses instructed the Israelites to offer the passover sacrifice; and they offered the passover sacrifice in the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month, at twilight, in the wilderness of Sinai. Just as the Lord had commanded Moses, so the Israelites did. But there were some men who were unclean by reason of a corpse and could not offer the passover sacrifice on that day. Appearing that same day before Moses and Aaron, those men said to them, "Unclean though we are by reason of a corpse, why must we be debarred from presenting the Lord's offering at its set time with the rest of the Israelites?" Moses said to them, "Stand by, and let me hear what instructions the Lord gives about you." And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Speak to the Israelite people, saying: When any of you or of your posterity who are defiled by a corpse or are on a long journey would offer a passover sacrifice to the Lord, they shall offer it in the second month, on the fourteenth day of the month, at twilight. They shall eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs, and they shall not leave any of it over until morning. They shall not break a bone of it. They shall offer it in strict accord with the law of the passover sacrifice. But if a man who is clean and not on a journey refrains from offering the passover sacrifice, that person shall be cut off from his kin, for he did not present the Lord's offering at its set time; that man shall bear his guilt. And when a stranger who resides with you would offer a passover sacrifice to the Lord, he must offer it in accordance with the rules and rites of the passover sacrifice. There shall be one law for you, whether stranger or citizen of the country.
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"Often the market drives innovation as opposed to innovation driving the market," Kolaleh Eskandanian, executive director of the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation at Children's National, told DOTmed News. She said that's precisely the problem when it comes to pediatric medical devices.
The pediatric medical device market is relatively small because of the perception in the health care industry that the pediatric population is generally healthy. "To venture capitalists and large companies that focus on numbers, profit, and large markets - investing in small populations is just not justifiable to their shareholders," said Eskandanian.
Today, the institute is hosting their second "Make your Medical Device Pitch for Kids!" competition in Washington, D.C. for pediatric medical device developers. The eight finalists will have five minutes to present their proposals to a judging panel made up of two pediatricians and three members from venture capital, innovation incubator, and accelerator organizations.
The judges will select the two devices that they think have the highest potential to successfully come to market and the winners will receive a $50,000 award. One of the winners of last year's competition developed a pediatric EEG device that already has CE approval in Europe.
Among the devices in this year's competition are a pediatric vision scanner, created by REBIScan, that has the potential to put an end to lazy eye, which is one of the leading causes of preventable vision loss in children. Another device is a prosthetic socket, developed by LIM Innovations Inc., which allows children with amputated limbs to have an active lifestyle.
The competition is part of the institute's Second Annual Pediatric Surgical Innovation Symposium, "Lessons from Drugs to Devices: A Pediatric Perspective". Leaders from the institute, FDA, medical device industry, law firms, pediatric societies and advocacy groups, scientists, engineers, clinicians and policy makers will come together for the one-day forum to discuss the challenges within the pediatric medical device industry and the need for more innovation.
The goal of the institute is to see a paradigm shift in pediatric device development, and Eskandanian thinks that is already starting to happen. "I think that we have formed a community of stakeholders and there is enough interest to push this issue [to] the forefront of legislatures and companies so everyone can think about it," she said.
She also said that the FDA has already shown some interest when it created the Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act. But there is still more work to be done.
"There is some interest from the government but not enough, so we can do much better and we can do much more," said Eskandanian.


Native plants are wise additions to California gardens. The nine beauties pictured here are naturally suited to our rainy-winter, dry-summer climate. And where water is scarce, they're especially appropriate; most of them can thrive on rainfall alone. Some attract butterflies or hummingbirds. Just give the plants what they need ― the right exposure and well-drained soil. If you start with nursery-raised plants, remember that even drought-tolerant natives need to be watered during the dry season for a year or two until they're established.
(Carpenteria californica) Evergreen; 4 to 6 feet tall. Clusters of scented white flowers with yellow centers in late spring and summer; dark green leaves. Shade to sun; little to moderate water. Climate zones 7-9, 14-24.
(Zauschneria californica) 1 to 2 feet tall. Orange-red flowers in late summer and fall; grayish leaves. Z. c. latifolia 'Everett's Choice' has broad green leaves. Partial shade to sun; little water. Zones 2, 3, 7-9, 11, 14-24.
Many kinds, from groundcovers to small trees. Blue or white flowers in winter or spring. Most prefer sun. Little to no water. Zones 7-9, 14-24 (with some exceptions). C. 'Blue Jeans', tolerates summer watering.
(Salvia clevelandii) Evergreen; 3 to 5 feet tall. Whorls of 1-inch-long flowers in summer; gray-green leaves. 'Winnifred Gilman' has dark blue flowers. Sun; little water. Zones 8, 9, 12-24.
(Heuchera). 1 to 2 feet tall. Small white or pink flowers on 1 1/2- to 3-foot-tall stems in spring. H. micrantha 'Palace Purple' has purple leaves; H. maxima makes a good groundcover. Partial to full shade; moderate to regular water. Zones vary.
(Romneya coulteri) 6 to 8 feet tall. 9-inch-wide white flowers with yellow centers appear late spring into summer. Spread by underground runners; dig and discard unwanted clumps. Little to no water. Zones 7-9, 14-24; H1.
(Mimulus cardinalis) 2 1/2 feet tall. 1 1/2- to 2-inch-long tubular, scarlet flowers in summer; sticky green leaves. Sun or shade; regular water. Zones 2, 3, 7-9, 11, 13-24.
(Trichostema lanatum) Evergreen; 3 to 5 feet tall. Blue flowers on long stalks appear in spring to early fall; narrow green leaves. Little to no water. Zones 14-24.


Abstract: Karl Polanyi is principally known as an economic historian and a theorist of international political economy. His theses are commonly encountered in debates concerning globalisation, regionalism, regulation and deregulation, and neoliberalism. But the standard depiction of his ideas is based upon a highly restricted corpus of his work: essentially, his published writings, in English, from the 1940s and 1950s. Drawing upon a broader range of Polanyi's work in Hungarian, German, and English, this article examines his less well-known analyses of international politics and world order. It sketches the main lineaments of Polanyi's international thought from the 1910s until the mid-1940s, charting his evolution from Wilsonian liberal, via debates within British pacifism, towards a position close to E. H. Carr's realism. It reconstructs the dialectic of universalism and regionalism in Polanyi's prospectus for postwar international order, with a focus upon his theory of 'tame empires' and its extension by neo-Polanyian theorists of the 'new regionalism' and European integration. It explores the tensions and contradictions in Polanyi's analysis, and, finally, it hypothesises that the failure of his postwar predictions provides a clue as to why his research on international relations dried up in the 1950s.


Mommy's Nest: I feel bad.
All week I had been dreading Monday Night Football.
Yes. I play Fantasy Football.
This week? I was matched up against a player I just did not want to lose to - and I lost last week.
Second loss of the season!
I was COOKED though. COOKED. My QB is Peyton Manning and I had Cutler as my backup.
Picked up one of two options - Keenum got me 28 pts. Too bad I didn't pickup the other guy. Who knew Nick Foles would step in and score Peyton Manning style numbers.
I was up against Aaron Rodgers. OMG. I am COOKED. And my opponent also had Eddie Lacy.
I said out loud several times this week that I hoped the Bears took Rodgers down.
First Quarter - Huh, that hit looked hard. And they are kicking the field goal? Huh?
My husband blew it off - "Rodgers is tough. He'll be back."
I won by the hair of my chinny chin chin.
Maybe God is a Bears Fan after all?
Ack, I'm sorry! I know nothing about fantasy football.
You better hold on to that hair on your chiny chin chin, it's obviously good luck.


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Home Sports Barcelona And Bayern Confirm Coutinho Loan Move
Barcelona And Bayern Confirm Coutinho Loan Move
Barcelona have an "agreement in principle" to send Philippe Coutinho on loan to Bayern Munich, both clubs confirmed Friday.
Coutinho was left out of the squad for Barca's La Liga opener against Athletic Bilbao on Friday, with club director Guillermo Amor confirming the Brazilian is close to joining Bayern.
"We can confirm that there is an agreement in principle for the loan of Coutinho to Bayern and we just have to finalise the deal," Amor told Movistar, ahead of the game at San Mames.
Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic also confirmed the loan deal later on Friday.
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"I can confirm that we were in Barcelona and have agreed terms with the player and his agent," Salihamidzic told broadcaster ZDF following Bayern's own league opener, a 2-2 draw with Hertha Berlin.
"We have a good relationship with Barcelona. We are still missing a few details such as the signature and the medical, but we are happy to have got a player like him."
Coutinho joined Barcelona from Liverpool in January 2018 for an initial 120 million euros ($133 million), plus another 40 million euros in potential add-ons.
But despite huge excitement around Coutinho's arrival, he has struggled to find his place at Camp Nou.
Initially tried in midfield, Coutinho was pushed into the front three by Ernesto Valverde last season in a bid to help him rediscover his best form.
Yet the 27-year-old was too often a bystander in games and some suggested his style and positioning clashed with Lionel Messi.
Gerard Pique was asked earlier this month about the possibility of Coutinho leaving. "I want him (Coutinho) to stay," Pique said. "But at the end of the day it's what he wants and I want him to be happy."
At Bayern, the Brazilian will provide welcome reinforcement in attack following the departure of Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery at the end of last season.
Coutinho's departure to Bayern could also have implications for Barcelona's hopes of re-signing Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain.
Barca have already spent around 250 million euros this summer and it had been suggested PSG were keen for Coutinho to be included in any bid.
"There is a lot of talk about Neymar at the moment," Amor added. "He is in the newspapers every day and I don't think we should get into it now.
"Anything can happen while the market is still open but for now there is nothing and Neymar is a PSG player."
Do you think Barcelona was right on Coutinho Loan Move? Drop a comment below.
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After thirteen years and full of sadness we will be leaving via Mazzini 29/e location, the space where our activity has started and grown.
the place where we will continue our journey in the world of creativity. The new venue opening is set on september 1st.
(the date of inauguration still have to be defined).