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The 4-aminoantipyrine standard manual method for the deteimination of phenol in water using a chlorofoim extraction was automated achieving a detection limit of O.OOS mg 1, and a sampling frequency of SO h [36]. [Pg.204]
As a first step in applying these rules, one must examine > and > and determine by how many (if any) spin-orbitals > and > differ. In so doing, one may have to reorder the spin-orbitals in one of the determinants to aehieve maximal eoineidenee with those in the other determinant it is essential to keep traek of the number of permutations ( Np) that one makes in aehieving maximal eoineidenee. The results of the Slater-Condon rules given below are then multiplied by (-l) p to obtain the matrix elements between the original > and >. The final result does not depend on whether one ehooses to permute ... [Pg.277]
Beyond the CMC, surfactants which are added to the solution thus form micelles which are in equilibrium with the free surfactants. This explains why Xi and level off at that concentration. Note that even though it is called critical, the CMC is not related to a phase transition. Therefore, it is not defined unambiguously. In the simulations, some authors identify it with the concentration where more than half of the surfactants are assembled into aggregates [114] others determine the intersection point of linear fits to the low concentration and the high concentration regime, either plotting the free surfactant concentration vs the total surfactant concentration [115], or plotting the surfactant chemical potential vs ln( ) [119]. [Pg.652]
Configuration Interaction (Cl) methods begin by noting that the exact wavefunction 4 cannot be expressed as a single determinant, as Hartree-Fock theory assumes. Cl proceeds by constructing other determinants by replacing one or more occupied orbitals within the Hartree-Fock determinant with a virtual orbital. [Pg.265]
Although several approaches to stroke classification have been described, the most common mechanism-based classification in current use is the system described by the TOAST investigators." This classification describes five major subtypes of ischemic stroke based on the results of neuroimaging and other medical investigations, namely (1) LAA, (2) cardioembolism, (3) small-vessel occlusion, (4) stroke of other determined etiology, and (5) stroke of undetermined etiology. Inter-rater reliability of the TOAST scheme has been reported as moderate-to-substantial K 0.5-0.7). [Pg.149]
Two residue analytical methods have been developed for acetamiprid one method determines the parent acetamiprid only and the other determines by GC the total content of acetamiprid and its degradation products. A similar method is also used for nitenpyram. ... [Pg.1138]
Organic solvent extraction. Two analytical methods for acetamiprid have been developed One method is for the parent only and the other determines the total residue of the parent and its metabolites (lM-1-2, lM-1-4 and lC-0). Air-dried soil (20-g equivalent dry soil) is weighed into a centrifuge tube and imidacloprid residue is extracted with 100 mL of methanol-0.1M ammonium chloride (4 1, v/v) using a mechanical shaker for about 30 min. After shaking, the tube is centrifuged at 8000 rpm for 2 min. The supernatant is filtered and the analysis of the soil residue is carried out in the same manner as described above for the parent compound. [Pg.1139]
Thirdly, the inlet and outlet concentrations were specified such that one was fixed directly and the other determined by mass balance using flowrate and mass load. However, a number of variations are possible in the way that the process constraints on quantity (or flowrate) present themselves. For instance, it could happen that there is no direct specification of the water quantity (or flow) in a particular stream, as long as the contaminant load and the outlet concentration are observed. Furthermore, the vessel probably has minimum and maximum levels for effective operation. In that case the water quantity falls away as an equality constraints, to become an inequality constraints, thereby changing the nature of the optimization problem. [Pg.253]
DPD activity measured in PBMC is used as a surrogate for systemic DPD activity. DPD activity is normally distributed and highly variable among individuals (coefficient of variation of 33.9-46.6%) [43, 56-59]. DPD activity is undetectable in totally deficient patients. The majority of partially deficient patients had a DPD value < 30% of the mean in the normal population, and this value is considered the cut-off for patients at higher risk of toxicity. Among patients experiencing severe toxicity after 5-FU, 36-59% of them were deficient in DPD activity [43, 53, 60]. This suggests the involvement of other determinants in the susceptibility to 5-FU toxicity. The concordance between liver and PBMC DPD activity is modest [61], and normal DPD activity in PBMC was found in one patient with very depressed liver DPD activity who died because of 5-FU toxicities [44]. [Pg.291]
Several authors have made restricted comparisons between experiment and calculations of diffusion theory. Thus, Turner et al. (1983, 1988) considered G(Fe3+) in the Fricke dosimeter as a function of electron energy, and Zaider and Brenner (1984) dealt with the shape of the decay curve of eh (vide supra). These comparisons are not very rigorous, since many other determining experiments were left out. Subsequently, more critical examinations have been made by La Verne and Pimblott (1991), Pimblott and Green (1995), Pimblott et al. (1996), and Pimblott and LaVeme (1997). These authors have compared their... [Pg.226]
More than a dozen other determined forms of dystonia have been described. They differ in their mode of inheritance, and the genes involved. A detailed description of these disorders is beyond the scope of this chapter. [Pg.775]
Although all characteristics of electricity have been used to investigate soil and its properties, only a limited number are used routinely. The most common are those used for the determination of pH, salt content, and soil water content. Of these three, pH is the most common measurement and frequently the first measurement made prior to all other determinations. Although pH can be determined by many methods, for soil, the most common is to use a pH meter and electrode. Conductivity or resistance is used to measure soil salt content, while several different electrical characteristics of soil are used to determine... [Pg.193]
It is more convenient for the melts to use the other determination of concentration since p — mM / N, Rd, where M is a molar mass of the chain and is experimentally determined... [Pg.27]
It is important to remember that most people learn in a mixture of styles, although they may have a distinct preference for one style over the others. Determine which is your dominant style, but be open to strategies for all types of learners. [Pg.26]
The reactions of electrogenerated cation radicals of diarylsulfldes are mainly orbital-controlled and at this level the electronic structure of their frontier orbitals (HOMO-SOMO) has very interesting synthetic consequences. The 3p orbitals of sulfur are conjugated with only one aromatic ring even if there are two aryls bound to sulfur. Therefore, only one ring can be activated electrochemically. The degree of the charge delocalization in the ArS moiety of a cation radical on the one hand, and the availability of p- and o-positions for the substitution on the other, determine quite different reactivity of such species. [Pg.242]
Parallel to the advance of pharmaceutical innovation, other determinants of health outcome may also change over time, such as income level and personal health care expenditures on other types of care. Because of the limitation of data sources, we are unable to construct the disease-specific data for health care expenditure and income. Rather, we use the average annual household income and time trend to control the influence of social and economic factors on health outcome. For simplicity, we assume that the health effect of pharmaceutical innovation occurs without lag when we extend our regression to include other explanatory variables. [Pg.254]
Increasing the concentration increases the penetration, but not to the same degree. Solubility of the corticosteroid in the vehicle is an other determinant of absorption and efficacy. So different formulations of the same corticosteroid can end up in a different efficacy classification. Efficacy can be further augmented by using the corticosteroid under occlusion. Occlusion with plastic enhances penetration and also absorption. However, with increased absorption also the risk of systemic side-effects increases. Systemic absorption will suppress the pituitary-adrenal axis and may cause Cushing s syndrome and a plethora of other adverse events (see Chapter 24, Section Il.b). Even small amounts absorbed may already cause growth retardation in children. [Pg.483]
Determiners are very much in touch with world around them, and, unlike Improvisers, plan to shape events. They are extremely reluctant ever to let go of a purpose, or give in to others. Determiners can be very stubborn and lacking in sensitivity towards others. [Pg.270]
Some complications can arise. Although in many point groups the product of any two irreps is another irrep (as is true for the examples in Tables B.l through B.5), in some cases the product of two irreps can only be expressed as a linear combination of two or more different irreps. A determinant that does not belong to a single irrep is not a true wave function, but must be combined with other determinants to construct a wave function having a pure state synunetry. Such situations are beyond the scope of this text. [Pg.562]
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Q: Python using the correct socket I am using Google Cloud and Google App Engine, and I want to have one of our service API's to use socket connection instead of a regular HTTP connection where a request is received and a response is sent once per query.
I need this socket connection so that there will be a constant connection and stream of current data being sent back to the user whenever it is updated.
I have read several documents and the Google App Engine docs for sockets suggests using the socket library. But at the bottom of the docs, they provide a sample app that uses Google App Engine with sockets, but the socket in the example app is made from nntplib and not socket. How many python libraries are there where a socket can be made / used of and which socket should I be using for this kind of connection.
It says in python docs nntplib is used for implementing a news reader or poster, so I am unsure if this is the correct socket connection type I should be using for sending back current data of users online to users on the front end.
https://docs.python.org/2/library/nntplib.html
Should I just use
socket.socket()
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https://cloud.google.com/appengine/docs/standard/python/sockets/#making_httplib_use_sockets

A: If I understood well the type of connection you need, Websockets would be a good idea so you can create a full-duplex communication channel. However Google App Engine (GAE) doesn't have support for Websockets yet. As per this post it will be implemented soon for GAE Flexible.
There's a Feature Request for Websockets in GAE, you can track the updates in this link
In the meanwhile if you need Websockets you have to use a Compute Engine instances
Regarding the support for Sockets in GAE, you can use any library that import socket (poplib, nntplib etc) that don't violate some limitations and restrictions listed here.

A: My original intentions were to not use any additional services or fees such as the many great ones suggest by @dhauptman, but it seems like according to the Google App Engine docs for sockets (Python 2.7):
Python Sockets Google App Engine
it seems like since sockets only support outbound sockets, I can either just create a socket connection with subscribed events and whenever an event occurs and updates, just query the API for a task handler and send it back as a response.
Another option would be to use httplib library instead of Google App Engines urlfetch. When using the httplib library, it can be configured to use a socket connection in the app.yaml file. This will overcome the problem of reaching urlfetch limits.

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Dr. Jonathan C. Malicsi, Professor Emeritus of Linguistics, will deliver the Concepcion D. Dadufalza Memorial Lecture on 7 December 2018, 6:30 PM, at the Church of the Risen Lord in UP Diliman. He will be joined by soprano Angeli Benipayo (senior voice major, UP College of Music) and pianist Augusto Espino (associate professor, UP College of Music) in the lecture titled Handel's Testament of Faith: A Deconstruction of "I know that my Redeemer liveth from Handel's Messiah".
Professor Malicsi received the 2017 Concepcion D. Dadufalza Award for Distinguished Achievement for his major work that linked the field of linguistics to language teaching and education, in which he redesigned a College English Course based on a linguistic reanalysis of Philippine and International English. His project produced textbooks, workbooks, tests and other teaching materials as well as training courses that have been widely used in the country by educational institutions, multinational companies and key government agencies. He also published reference grammars for both English and Filipino. He is the recipient of the 2014 UP Alumni Association Distinguished Achievement Award for Educational Innovation.
Aside from linguistics, he has made significant contributions to the fields of music and cultural management, research and education. He has been involved in music theater, conducting, musical and artistic direction, and lyrics writing, and has performed in various recitals and concerts as a tenor soloist and as a choir member. He holds a bachelor's degree in music, major in voice.
Established in 2000, the Concepcion Dadufalza Award aims to keep alive the selfless vision and values of Professor Concepcion Dadufalza by honoring outstanding individuals who have excelled in their craft or have contributed significantly to important causes in society. It is funded by an anonymous donor and managed by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Fifteen professors from the sciences and humanities have received the award since 2001.


pick WhatsApp blocking? How it works!
So can a pick WhatsApp blocking or - the contact restore - if one was blocked itself. read here how to proceed in both cases!
First, select Settings need to open the main menu.
Here the account is selected.
Now the point number should be chosen change.
And here the option is touched Privacy.
Now you can select the person from the list and share with one tap.
What to do if you were even blocked?
From the main menu option is chosen settings.
After you tap on the account.
Now the point number must be tapped to change.
Now enter only the number, and can be verified by phone.
Following exposure may be resumed on the new number. Who wants but his number will not change to cancel the blocking WhatsApp may simply try to send a text message. With any luck, your telephone number was actually blocked except the messenger and not in the security settings of the phone so that the news about the "traditional way" can be received yet. However, there is no guarantee and a read receipt as WhatsApp are not either. After having written his lines and ships, you have to probably wait and hope that the message arrived and found sympathetic ears in this case.


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Coconut Oil May Reduce White Rice Calories 50-60%
in: General Health
White rice is far from a health food, the excessive consumption of which contributes to overweight, obesity and blood sugar disorders, but new research indicates adding coconut oil while cooking it can dramatically alter its nutritional structure and function.
The way that a food will affect your blood sugar depends on a wide range of factors.
For instance, you can't just take a particular food's glycemic rating in isolation, such as white rice, because it is invariably consumed with other ingredients and dishes. And some of them, containing fat or spices, may significantly reduce the effect a particular ingredient within a meal will have on your blood sugar.
White rice, of course, is emblematic of a highly processed grain, as it's germ and bran have been removed, which constitute the bulk of its vitamins, minerals, essential fats and fiber. What you have remaining is essentially starch, which being comprised of a large number of glucose units, is a form of "hidden sugar." It rates about 65 on the glycemic index, which compared to brown rice, is about 10 points higher. White sugar (sucrose), for perspective, is rated 68, and an apple 38.
Within certain schools of nutritional thought, it has long been held that if you mix certain fats with carbohydrate-rich, high glycemic starchy foods you will be able to reduce the blood sugar raising effect they have, yet little scientific research has been conducted to prove this.
Now, two scientists from the College of Chemical Sciences, Industrial Technology Institute, Sri Lanka, have found an innovative way to shed light on this theory, making news headlines with their remarkable results. An undergraduate, Sudhair James, presented his preliminary research at National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society last month:
"What we did is cook the rice as you normally do, but when the water is boiling, before adding the raw rice, we added coconut oil—about 3 percent of the weight of the rice you're going to cook. After it was ready, we let it cool in the refrigerator."
James' supervisor, Dr. Pushparajah Thavarajah, pointed out in interview that this formulation renders the starch more resistant to digestion: "If you can reduce the digestible starch in something like steamed rice, you can reduce the calories. The impact could be huge."
The researchers tested eight difference recipes on 38 different types of rice available in Sri Lanka, and when their new cooking method was applied to the least healthful of varieties they produced a 10-12 percent reduction in calories. But they claim this is just the beginning and that a 50-60 percent reduction is possible using their method with more suitable varieties of rice which will be tested in the future.
A Washingtonpost.com report elaborates further on their findings:
"James and Thavarajva tested eight different recipes on 38 different kinds of rice found in Sri Lanka. What they found is that by adding a lipid (coconut oil in this case, because it's widely used in Sri Lanka) ahead of cooking the rice, and then cooling the rice immediately after it was done, they were able to drastically change its composition—and for the better.
"The oil interacts with the starch in rice and changes its architecture," said James. "Chilling the rice then helps foster the conversion of starches. The result is a healthier serving, even when you heat it back up."
So far they have only measured the chemical outcome of the most effective cooking method for the least healthful of the 38 varieties. But that variety still produced a 10 to 12 percent reduction in calories. "With the better kind, we expect to reduce the calories by as much as 50 to 60 percent," said James."
One of the 'tricks' of this new process that the finished product must be refrigerated for 12 hours and served. The coconut oil, it was reported, "changed the structure of the rice molecularly in such a way that its starch turns healthier." It was also observed that even when the chilled rice was re-heated, it still maintained its novel properties. James explained the chemistry behind this alteration: "Cooling for 12 hours will lead to formation of hydrogen bonds between the amylose molecules outside the rice grains which also turns it into a resistant starch."
It should be noted that there are already a form of rice, known as parboiled or "converted rice," which is both lower in calories and much lower on the glycemic index at 38. In the production of parboiled rice the vitamins and minerals from the husk are forced through steaming and being dried into the starchy and gelatinous granule. This retains approximately 80% as much of the nutrients as brown rice and also creates "prebiotic" fuel (type 3-resistant starch) for beneficial bacteria in the gut.[i]
With biotech corporations scrambling to alter the genetic code of food crops to accomplish similar results which can be patented, monetized and controlled, this new research is a refreshing reminder that culinary innovations (some of them no doubt drawing from ancient tradition) may solve problems and enhance nutritional profiles in simple, do-it-yourself ways.
You can read the American Chemical Society's offical press release on their work here: New low-calorie rice could help cut rising obesity rates
[i] Elizabete Helbig, Alvaro Renato Guerra Días, Rafael Aldrighi Tavares, Manoel Artigas Schirmer, Moacir Cardoso Elias. [The effect of parboiled rice on glycemia in Wistar rats]. Arch Latinoam Nutr. 2008 Jun ;58(2):149-55. PMID: 18833992
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Do take the time to set up all your ingredients in the system using our sample download sheet. There is a handy guide on our support site – you can see it here.
Do try to link allergens to each of your ingredients, as this will automate the process. Remember, in the UK you can use Kitchen CUT to comply with the EU FIR Regs, by producing service sheets (without costings) for Front of House teams to use as reference.
Do think about how you want to use your recipes and make sure you write all of your sub recipes first.
Do load up on your sub recipes (not just stocks and sauces but bulk production of any type).
Do remember you can add sub recipes to sub recipes as many times as you like.
Do remember to put a selling price on your recipes and menus – you can always change that later, however this will calculate your actual food cost/Gross profit. This will also give you insightful information on your dashboard and steer you to recipes that may need attention because of their food cost.
Do try to add photographs to dishes as this encourages maintaining standards and helps you to deliver a consistent dish.
Do try to get the whole kitchen team involved with recipe and menu writing and explain how the costings work.
Do let your front of house team to be one of the users, as Kitchen CUT is a Full F&B team tool and helps communication throughout the business.
Do contact us if you can not find the answers to your questions on our support site anytime.
Don't try to do too much at one time, try to break down your tasks, it makes it easier on you.
Don't rush your recipe writing – make the sure the details are accurate as this will be far easier for you in the future.
Don't just leave this to one person, as Kitchen CUT is a training tool for the entire team.
Don't just use Kitchen CUT every now and then, make it part of your daily/weekly tasks.
Don't think that you have to update ALL your prices every day/week or even month – Even if you do this 6 times per year that is far better than what you currently do.
Don't just keep the system in the kitchen, share this with your Service managers, give them user access as well either with pricing or without.
Don't forget on some membership levels you have the ability to take stock and also create Menu engineering reports.
Don't delete recipes unless they will never be used again, move them to your archive section where they will still be updated with any price changes for when you want to use them again.
Don't forget to use the support site for any of your questions. You can always use the online chat feature too.


– Track lighting is a lighting fixture, or lighting fixture system. The machine is mounted to wall or a ceiling and takes and powers person light fittings, or heads. Track light systems have two chief parts. One is the track, which is wired into electricity and holds the conductors. It seems, in cross-section, such as a very square "U," or a square that has the center component of one side missing. This is actually the part that is mounted to the ceiling or wall, with the opening facing down or out.
Fixtures, Track lighting strips, and heads are produced by plenty of companies, and every one of those companies seems to have another design for the interior of its track and the outside of the straps to the mind. In other words, don't expect any light heads to operate in a path made by any other company. The odds are that it won't. Therefore, the thing to do would be to opt for the heads you like first. Then buy and install — or have set up — the monitor that's made to encourage and join.
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National Research Development Corporation, Ministry of Science & Technology held a competition for working professionals, students, research scholars all over India to demonstrate working prototypes which can be funded for commercialization. From over 150 teams 14 teams, which included 2 teams from SSN, were shortlisted for presentation at Indian National Science Academy New Delhi in the presence of Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan. The jury consisted of a team headed by Secretary of Niti Ayog. Finally the prototype "Mass Screening Device for Osteoarthritis" designed by Abirami, Thamizhamuthan, Meghla of final year Bio Medical Engineering secured the first prize of Rs. 50,000. They will be assisted by NG Lakshmi Narayanan Chief Business Development Officer, National Research Development Corporation to patent their product.
More than the prize money, this is a very prestigious competition which is evident from the fact that the Minister himself sat for the final assessment.


Gold Remi Award in"the TV & Cable Production – Children's Audience" Category, Worldfest-Houston,U.S.A.
Best Animation Short,Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival 2016,U.S.A.
Best Animation Short,Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards 2016,U.S.A.
Award of Excellence,Accolade Global Film Competition 2016,U.S.A.
Bronze Award,F.A.M.E.' US International Film Festival 2016,U.S.A.
Silver Award,Spotlight Film Awards 2016,U.S.A.
Award of Excellence,New Renaissance Film Festival 2016,U.K.
Audience Choice Awards,Summer Slam Film Festival 2016,U.S.A.
Best Animation Short-jury,Summer Slam Film Festival 2016,U.S.A.
Gold Award,International Independent Film Awards,Summer 2016,U.S.A.
Silver Award,Mindfield Film Festival Los Angeles,November 2016, U.S.A.
Award of Excellence,Best Shorts Competition, autumn 2016,U.S.A.
Award of Merit for Music,Southern Shorts Awards, autumn 2016,U.S.A.
Award of Merit for Editing,Southern Shorts Awards, autumn 2016,U.S.A.
Award of Merit for Production Desige,Southern Shorts Awards, autumn 2016,U.S.A.


Android Jelly Bean is now the most popular version of Google's mobile operating system, surpassing Gingerbread for the first time. According to stats published this week, Jelly Bean is now running on 37.9 per cent of Android devices. Gingerbread lands at 34.1 per cent, followed by Ice Cream Sandwich at 23.3 per cent. Last month, approximately 33 per cent of Android users were on Jelly Bean, 25.6 per cent were on Ice Cream Sandwich, and 36.5 per cent were on Gingerbread. Jelly Bean first topped Ice Cream Sandwich back in May, when approximately 28.4 per cent of Android devices were running Jelly Bean, beating out ICS at 27.5 per cent. Very few Android devices are running the earliest versions of the mobile OS at this point. About 3.1 per cent are on Froyo, 1.4 per cent have Éclair, and 0.1 per cent are running Donut (as well as the tablet-centric Honeycomb).
Microsoft is set to announce a major leadership and business unit shakeup this week, it has been reported. The restructuring orchestrated by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer would result in the creation of a "new cloud computing and business-focused products unit" and a new division encompassing all Microsoft hardware devices, "from Surface tablet to Xbox game player," as well as the company's music and TV services, according to reports. The rumoured cloud computing and business products unit is to be headed by current Server and Tools Business president Satya Nadella; co-Windows chief Julie Larson-Green will be in charge of the device and media services unit; Windows Phone Division boss Terry Myerson will take over Windows; and Online Services Division president Qi Lu, already in charge of Bing, "could add Microsoft Office and other apps to his portfolio," All Things D reported. Microsoft Business Solutions Division president Kirill Tatarinov and Microsoft Office Division president Kurt DelBene could either find themselves working for new bosses at newly created business units or even sacked. Microsoft declined to comment upon the more recent report.
BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins asked for patience from investors at the company's annual meeting this week, stating that the company is in a "transition" period. The request follows disappointing first quarter sales of its new flagship Z10 model. "This isn't just the launch of a new product but a whole new platform. While many will judge us on the basis of one quarter of a single product, we are not a devices-only product," he said. "This is a long-term transition for the company, but I can assure you that we're pushing very hard." When questioned about strategic alternatives, Heins did not rule out the option of a licensing deal or even an outright sale, pledging to do anything to return the company to profits. "BlackBerry will pursue every opportunity to create value for shareholders," he said. The assertion may go some way to appease disappointed shareholders and did boost share prices in morning trading on Tuesday. The poor Z10 sales was reflected across the entire range of new BlackBerry 10 devices in the last quarter, causing the company's stock value to fall by 28 per cent on 28 June. A loss is also estimated for this quarter.
Finally, Microsoft has revealed that hackers have exploited a bug in Windows that was first disclosed by Google researcher Tavis Ormandy in May. Ormandy, a security engineer, came under fire when he publicised the bug through the full disclosure section of Internet security site seclists.org without notifying Microsoft, meaning the company had no time to fix the flaw first. Microsoft released few details of the security breaches, but in a statement said hackers had launched "targeted attacks" - a term generally used to refer to those on corporate or government targets, usually to steal information or sabotage systems. Following Ormandy's disclosure in May, security firm Secunia issued an advisory which explained that the bug could be "exploited by malicious, local users to disclose sensitive information, cause a DoS (Denial of Service), and potentially gain escalated privileges." Microsoft would not say whether it believed Ormandy's exposure of the bug was responsible for the attacks.


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A suicidal son, an iconic bridge and the struggle to keep people from jumping
Dozens of people have leaped to their deaths from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge since it opened in 1952. Cheryl Rogers fought to keep her son from becoming one of them.
By William Wan
September 7, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. EDT
Jennifer Corbin, left, and Lt. Steven Thomas, right, of Anne Arundel County Crisis Response, tried to help Cheryl Rogers's son after his two suicide attempts at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. As a teenager, Brandi Care Hicks, center, jumped off the bridge and survived. (Photos by Matt McClain/The Washington Post)
On the morning Cheryl Rogers found her son missing, her mind quickly turned to the bridge.
"No, please no," she thought. "I can't do this again."
A call from police soon confirmed her fears. A worker had found their family's van abandoned in the middle of the westbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. As authorities moved to tow it, they looked up and saw Rogers's 37-year-old son standing on a suspension cable over the water.
When an officer ordered him down, her son responded by walking higher and higher until he reached one of the bridge's tallest towers. Then he began pacing along the top.
A police car rushed to pick up Rogers and her ex-husband and bring them to the negotiation site that morning on Oct. 3, 2020. As she sat in the cruiser with its siren wailing, Rogers flashed back to the same ride she'd taken just six weeks earlier.
For years, her son — whom The Washington Post agreed not to name — had struggled with depression. But during the early months of the pandemic, it had turned into something darker, deeper.
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If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. You can also reach a crisis counselor by messaging the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
To support someone going through a mentally tough time: Offer a safe space to talk and listen. Validate and affirm their feelings. Don't engage in toxic positivity. Don't be pushy with advice. Ask how you can help.
Since the pandemic, depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation have reached historic highs, especially among children and teens. Experts say urgent reforms are needed for America's underfunded, fragmented and difficult-to-access mental health system.
Gone was the goofy, kindhearted jokester who liked photobombing family pictures. Instead, her son now worried constantly that his phone and tablet were hacked and being used to surveil him. He became obsessed with online diatribes about how America was turning into a riotous socialist state. He draped towels over the TV to prevent it from watching him.
Then came the summer night when he took his mother's truck and drove to Maryland's longest bridge — a 4.3-mile steel suspension span hanging, at its highest point, more than 180 feet above the water.
He climbed over a jersey wall onto the outer edge and refused to come down, police records show, triggering a crisis that created gridlock and took 21 hours to resolve.
In the days that followed, no one told his parents what to do. After he'd spent two weeks in the hospital, his health insurance ran out and he was released, Rogers said.
They tried to get a psychiatrist for him. They tried to get him therapy, crisis counseling, an adjustment in his medications.
"Everyone we called told us they can't do anything. As an adult, he had to make the appointment himself," Rogers said. "He didn't think there was anything wrong with him, so of course he wouldn't call."
Rogers and her ex-husband felt utterly alone in their fight to save their son. And they lived in dread that he would try it again.
Six weeks later, he was back on the bridge.
This time it took police seven hours to rescue him, setting off another round of vitriol from drivers stuck in traffic and others on Twitter, Facebook and local chat groups:
"Mr attention seeker at it again."
"Shoot the guy."
"Taze him and let him fall in the water."
"You wanna jump, you jump!!!...is it ok to ruin the weekend for other people—no!"
Rogers couldn't understand the reaction.
"Why don't they care about the human standing on top of the bridge?" she asked. "That he needs help? That he's in pain?"
The volume and intensity of the response also shocked local officials on both sides of the bridge.
Drone footage of traffic crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Maryland. (Video: Ross Godwin)
"For years, the bridge has been almost an elephant in the room. This thing in our backyard that people are drawn to but we couldn't do anything about," said Kathryn Dilley, who oversees mental health for five of Maryland's Eastern Shore counties. "Suddenly, we were all looking at each other and saying, 'Why? Why aren't we doing more?' "
Dilley and others began meeting twice a month, convening an ad hoc task force to find solutions. "We're trying to help those on the bridge, but it's bigger than that."
The bridge in many ways is a symbol, she said, in a state where patients often face long wait times for mental health care and few long-term treatment options.
"It's the end point for many failed by the mental health system," she said. "The question is what are we as a state, as a society, willing to do to help them."
For Rogers, the question in the wake of her son's back-to-back attempts was less philosophical, more urgent: What could she do to prevent him from trying to kill himself again?
'The worry is contagion'
When it first opened on July 30, 1952, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge was hailed as an engineering and political marvel — the world's longest continuous steel structure over water at that time, uniting Maryland's cities and suburbs with its rural Eastern Shore.
It took just eight weeks for the bridge to become something else, as well.
On a September Friday shortly before noon, a Baltimore engineer parked his convertible in the middle of the span and leaped to the waters below. Since that first death, suicides have continued with disturbing frequency — and they increased sharply in the first year of the pandemic.
For years, authorities have avoided discussing the number of suicides and their efforts to deter them, even as the state explores building a new span to relieve traffic congestion.
"It's not that any of it is secret, but the worry is contagion," explained Sgt. Brady McCormick, spokesman for the Maryland Transportation Authority, which is in charge of the bridge. The agency often dissuades media from reporting suicide attempts on the bridge for fear it could cause future ones. "We don't want to create the impression that this is a common or accepted place where suicide happens," McCormick said.
But researchers and advocates have pushed for such data, arguing it's necessary to understand the scope of the problem and address it.
From 1952 to 1967, there were roughly 10 attempted suicides, according to newspaper stories from that time. From 1968 — when bridge authorities began keeping records — to 1993, there were 48 deaths, five suspected deaths with unrecovered bodies and 45 additional attempts, news reports show.
In response to an information request from The Post, the transportation authority released data from 2014 to 2021, during which there were 32 deaths and 33 non-fatal attempts.
Over the years, the transportation authority has added cameras on the bridge — which is crossed by about 118,600 vehicles daily on summer weekends and about 68,600 on non-summer weekdays — to more quickly spot those in crisis. It installed emergency call boxes and posted signs with suicide prevention information. Eight transportation authority patrol officers now serve on a team that specializes in crisis negotiation.
Sgt. Ed Bartlinski, who leads the team, said he approaches those on the bridge as fellow human beings. "I want them to know I'm there to help. … Sometimes you're at a loss for words, so I tell them, 'I don't know what to say right now, but I'm here to listen.' "
During the past two years, those efforts have been supplemented by the newly formed Bay Bridge Partnership, which includes crisis response officials from Anne Arundel County (west of the span) and the Eastern Shore, as well as local hospitals, state health leaders and mental health advocates.
The partnership has run suicide prevention radio ads on the Eastern Shore and begun dealing with cases on the bridge together, remaining in contact with those who are talked down.
Anne Arundel's officials have been especially active because those rescued from the bridge are often transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center.
Debra Brannan, a member of the Anne Arundel crisis response system, often meets them at the hospital. "We help with anything we can — picking up belongings, worries about evictions, pets left alone at home," she said.
She also tries to talk openly with them about their desire to kill themselves. "Suicide is like this cunning and deceitful friend. As long as they carry it as an option in their back pocket, they don't get better," she said. "Often, it's not until they're willing to give up that option that they find other ways to cope."
The county's crisis response teams are unique in having police officers embedded full time alongside mental health clinicians. Lt. Steven Thomas, who leads the law enforcement side, and his officers have driven people who wanted to kill themselves on the bridge to therapist appointments, court appearances and drug recovery centers. His team has traveled as far as Virginia and Pennsylvania to follow up with people. "That time in the car, just driving and talking with them, that's what lets you build a relationship," he said.
But the most promising intervention — one that many in the group believe could save the most lives — has been ignored: erecting suicide barriers on the bridge.
'This. Is. It.'
Decades of research has shown nets and barriers to be the most effective measure against bridge suicides. Because of the impulsive nature of many suicides, taking away easy access drastically reduces deaths.
In 2003, Toronto erected barriers at its most lethal bridge, which averaged nine suicides a year. In the decade that followed, suicides dropped to almost zero. When D.C. authorities installed fencing at the Duke Ellington Bridge, which crosses Rock Creek Park in Northwest Washington, suicides decreased by 90 percent, and jumps at nearby bridges did not increase.
A boy tried to kill himself by jumping from a highway bridge. He killed someone else instead.
Such barriers, however, often face opposition because of cost, aesthetics and logistics.
For years, the Golden Gate Bridge has been the site of more suicides than any other span in North America, but it took decades of intense debate and more than 1,800 deaths before leaders finally agreed to erect a steel-net barrier. The barrier is scheduled to be completed next year at a cost that has risen to $215 million.
The idea of erecting barriers on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge dates back to at least 1995. It came up again two years ago after the back-to-back attempts by Cheryl Rogers's son, when officials briefly discussed installing netting before dismissing it. They cited wind issues and the possibility that people could just leap again from the nets.
Eileen Zeller, who chairs the Maryland Governor's Commission on Suicide Prevention, disagrees with that assessment.
"We know barriers work, and it's been talked about, but no one has taken up the reins yet to fight for it," Zeller said. "We need data, advocacy and stories of real people in order to show the need for it on the Bay Bridge."
Brandi Care Hicks is one of those real people. For years, in hopes of helping others, she has shared the story of her suicide attempt on the Bay Bridge at age 17.
"I didn't wake up thinking this is the day I'm going to kill myself," she said of her jump in 1998. "I woke up with a sense of dread — about homework and all the responsibilities in my life."
On paper, she looked highly accomplished — junior class president, National Honor Society member, field hockey player. In reality, she was deeply depressed. As she journaled about her feelings that Sunday morning, her despair kept increasing.
Suddenly, the bridge came to mind. Her family lived in Severna Park — 20 minutes away — and she had crossed the bridge countless times growing up.
She drove there and leaped.
"The impact was like hitting concrete," she said. As rescuers pulled her onto a boat, the pain was staggering.
Many who survive bridge suicide attempts say they regretted their actions the moment they jumped. For Brandi, she mainly recalls the three last words that went through her mind before throwing herself off the bridge: "This. Is. It."
When she thinks of that moment now, she feels overwhelming sadness and compassion for the 17-year-old girl who felt like her entire life could be reduced to those three meaningless words.
She went on to graduate from college, marry, become a vice president at Marriott International and have two teenage children of her own.
"I have this amazing life now. I still struggle and that day will always be a part of me," she said. "But I really feel like if I had gotten help sooner, it wouldn't have come to that."
'Out to get him'
For Cheryl Rogers's son, the emotional struggles began when he was a child, after his older brother died of a brain tumor.
As a teen, he took medication for depression. In his 20s, he scared his parents by buying a rifle and sitting for hours at his brother's grave. "The question he kept coming back to was how come his brother died and not him," Rogers said.
In the years leading up to the pandemic, he pulled his life together and was the healthiest his family had seen. His parents were divorced but still occupied the same house. He lived in the basement and worked diligently with his dad painting houses.
It was amid the isolation of the pandemic that the paranoia began.
"He stopped using his cellphone. He wouldn't talk in the house because he worried people were listening," she said. "He thought everyone was out to get him."
Suspicious his food was being poisoned, he began eating only prepackaged items — cold canned ravioli, ramen noodles, crackers. He lost so much weight that his stomach looked caved in.
The first time her son climbed onto the Bay Bridge, the standoff lasted all night and late into the next day. Traffic backed up for miles in both directions and tempers flared among vacationers trying to get to the beach on a peak summer weekend. According to court records, the 37-year-old told police that a neighbor wanted to kill him, that county workers had pumped poison into his home, that ESPN commentators were spying on him through the TV.
Rogers and her ex-husband spent the night in the break room used by transportation police next to the bridge. At one point, Rogers passed a control room inside the police barracks and froze at live surveillance video of her son sitting on a suspension cable. She forced herself to turn away, realizing how devastating it would be to witness his death if he jumped.
When police finally brought him down safely, she cried and hugged him and told him, "Everything's going to be okay."
But it wasn't.
The second time her son went to the bridge, he climbed even higher. After seven hours, he lunged as if he was going to jump, she said, but officers were able to grab him.
Afterward, police charged him with eight counts of trespassing, disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct and failure to obey lawful orders. The goal was to force him to get mental help, officials involved said, the treatment he had refused to get the first time around. But the charges had an unintended effect.
At his bail hearing, Rogers's son begged repeatedly not to be sent to jail. His parents and county crisis workers also raised concerns that jailing him without treatment could worsen his fragile mental health. But District Court Administrative Judge John P. McKenna was not persuaded.
"What's the plan," asked McKenna, according to a court audio recording of the hearing, "to prevent the closure of the Bay Bridge and all those people, their lives being interrupted?"
"I'll give up my license," Rogers's son pleaded. "I'll just ride with my dad to work. That will 100 percent prevent me from even driving over the bridge or any bridge."
"That's not a guarantee I can accept," the judge replied. "He has a problem that is now the problem of thousands of people. He endangered a lot of people doing what he did. It's not a matter of punishment. It's a matter of preventing it from happening again."
McKenna did not respond to requests for comment about the case.
While others charged with armed robbery, abduction and assault with a deadly weapon were released on bond that day, Rogers said, her son was not.
He remained in jail for a month — most of it on an isolated suicide-watch unit, his mother said, with little human interaction, no real mattress, and no shoes, socks or mental health treatment.
The experience confirmed his belief that the world was out to get him.
"That was the beginning of the end," Rogers said. "He was never the same after that."
'Not alone'
Anne Arundel's crisis response team eventually persuaded a different judge to release Rogers's son into its care, promising to check on him at home several times a week and drive him to mental health appointments.
But four months later — panicked about an impending court hearing — he drove to a highway overpass in Howard County and had to be talked down.
On Aug. 14, 2021, his parents tried to get him to go with them to a family reunion. He said no. For weeks, he'd been refusing to leave the house for anything except work, worried that the government was looking for any excuse to send him back to jail.
When his parents returned from the reunion, they discovered their son's body. He hadn't jumped from a bridge. He'd killed himself at home.
Since his death, Rogers has questioned what she could have done to save his life. If she'd stayed home instead of going to the reunion. If she'd persuaded the judge not to send him to jail. If she'd gotten him more-effective treatment before he wound up on the bridge. If those stuck in traffic had offered support instead of hurling insults.
"It felt like we were fighting this battle, alone and isolated," she said. "But I want other families to know they're not alone. There are people trying to help."
As Rogers mourned, she thought about her son's desperate pleas in court to be sent home and not to jail. So instead of burying him, she cremated his remains and brought him back to the house they'd once shared.
She wishes she could tell those thinking of going to the bridge what she always wanted her son to know: "That there are people who love them. That they shouldn't give up on themselves. That there's always a better way."
If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. You can also reach at a crisis counselor by messaging the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
Alice Crites contributed to this report.
Story editing by Lynda Robinson, photo editing by Mark Miller, video editing by Jayne Ornstein, copy editing by Thomas Heleba and Martha Murdock, design by Talia Trackim.


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Q: Why is elif not registering when I run the code? Simple Dice Game I'm making a dice game for practice. The computer (ai) rolls dice against the player and then the results are compared for who is the winner. However, when both of the results are the same (e.g. player rolls a 4 and ai rolls a 4) the program says "you win!" even though I put in an elif statement for a tie. Any help?

import random
import time

player = random.randint(1,6)
print("You rolled " + str(player))

ai = random.randint(1,6)
print("The computer rolls...")
time.sleep(2)
print("The computer has rolled a " + str(player))

if player > ai:
 print("You win")

elif player == ai:
 print("Tie game")

else:
 print("You lose")

I've already tried to put else before elif but then I get a syntax error?

A: Your code for the comparisons is correct, what is incorrect is that you display twice the score of the player. This making it look like both player and ai have the same roll, while in fact they might be different.
ai = random.randint(1,6)
print("The computer rolls...")
time.sleep(2)
print("The computer has rolled a " + str(player)) # here

You should display that of the ai:
ai = random.randint(1,6)
print("The computer rolls...")
time.sleep(2)
print("The computer has rolled a " + str(ai))


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SRC to push for ending of private contract with halls of residence management company
Claire Thomson
Glasgow University's Students' Representative Council, in its penultimate meeting of the academic year, passed a motion to urge the University Court to end its 32 year contract with residence management company, Sanctuary Housing.
The motion comes after SRC President Liam King voiced his concerns about the standards and cost of University accommodation in an open letter published in The Glasgow Guardian earlier this month.
The motion, passed with unanimous consent, demands that the SRC 'recognise the severity of the accommodation situation as it now appears', 'oppose any future rent increases by demanding at least a freeze on prices for the next four years', 'petition University Court to exercise its right to unwind its agreement with Sanctuary/GSV', and 'retake control of university accommodation' as well as 'discourage new students from staying in GSV accommodation' – a clause which was reworded before the motion's passing.
Liam King has confirmed to The Glasgow Guardian that the University Court does indeed have the power to 'unwind' its contract.
James Richardson, the motion's proposer and School of Social and Political Sciences representative, raised concerns that the University's contract with Sanctuary Housing, operating as Glasgow Student Village, effectively paralysed the University when it came to making improvements or changes to halls. Seconder, current Undergraduate convenor of the College of Arts and vice president (education) elect, Kate Powell said that this year the price of halls had risen by over 2% despite inflation this year being negligible.
The multimillion pound deal struck in 2002, between the University and Sanctuary Housing, was described as a negotiation which neglected the best interests of students and was agreed to by a cash strapped University. Richardson argued that as the University is now running a surplus, it was in the best interests of both the university and its students to regain these properties.
Criticisms of the professional conduct of representatives of GSV were also discussed at the meeting. Vice president (student support), Una Marie Darragh, derided the group's behaviour, saying: 'I've never seen such disregard for students in my life' than at meetings with GSV and that SRC representatives were always asked to leave meetings with the housing provider early whilst the group's teams spoke privately."
Though the motion's passing was unanimous, there were concerns about its clause which implored the SRC to 'discourage new students from staying in Glasgow Student Village accommodation.' Several council members queried the availability of affordable student accommodation outside of the GSV's ownership and said that actively discouraging new students from booking accommodation with the group was likely to force students into the hands of West End landlords. Despite defences of the clause's wording from Darragh, who argued such confrontational language was necessary to influence both the University and GSV, the clause's rephrasing was agreed. The motion will now state that the SRC will enable new students to make an informed decision about their accommodation provider.
Speaking to The Glasgow Guardian, SRC president Liam King said: "I am incredibly pleased that Council agrees with my assessment that GSV is a leech on the University and our students. But I am even more pleased that Council has mandated me to bring this matter to Court's attention."
Opposition Raised To Private Student Accommodation in Glasgow
The price of student halls has doubled since 2002
SRC VP writes to to Margaret Burgess MSP over Private Housing Bill.
QM halls management unresponsive
Students have reported several problems in University halls, including cracked ceilings, broken heating, delayed installation of wireless routers and the fact that management have not been concerned with the problems that have arisen.The reports of problems…
Hotel for halls overflow
Halls HMO License Renewal Rejected
Cuts consultation to be moderated by management


A little earlier this year I took a quick trip to New Zealand, with just a night in Auckland. I decided to stay near the harbour as I hadn't done so before, and the Hilton is one of the main hotels on the water, so it seemed like a logical choice.
Although I have Hilton Honors status, my plans meant that I wasn't really in need of breakfast that would be included, so instead I decided to book through Hotels.com and earn Hotels.com Rewards night credits towards free nights at most hotels on Hotels.com.
Within the Honors program the Hilton Auckland is a Category 7 hotel, with rooms starting at 50,000 Honors points per night for basic room redemptions, but if you're going to stay here it's probably worth plumping for a harbour view room so you aren't looking inward or toward the city.
I opted for a King Deluxe Harbour View, a couple of categories above the base-level room, at a cost of about $35 more. This could have been an upgrade for Honors status members, potentially.
The room was very spacious and with the promised Harbour view, but I wasn't a fan of the aubergine colours going on, and the space didn't seem like it was used very well – it felt pretty sparse.
The Harbour View was pretty good both at night and the next morning, although it was cold when I was there so didn't have an opportunity to enjoy the balcony. In summer this would be nice, but the balconies weren't particularly private to other rooms around them.
There was nothing bad about the room – but nothing noteworthy either, especially for the price.
The hotel is on an old, gentrified industrial wharf with evidence of it's former life around.
The main entrance if arriving by car or taxi is in the centre, facing inward.
Around the outside there's seating for an afternoon or evening drink or snack in the sunshine – or a spot to avoid if the weather is grey.
The Hilton Auckland has an (understandable) nautical theme in the ground-floor lobby and public areas, and a lot of open space with seating for guests and visitors to enjoy, including open 'fireplace' seating good for large groups.
The hotel bar is also downstairs, sharing this public space.
There are then large dining spaces on the first floor used for breakfast and the restaurant, commanding 270 degree views of the harbour.
There's also a unique outdoor lap pool a few floors up with an overhang and viewing window at the end, offering an infinity effect. Given the time of year I didn't try it out, but in summer, it could be fun.
The Hilton Auckland has got potential from it's location to be a good hotel with some wow-factor. I found the staff friendly and helpful, while it's location and views are excellent. It is, of course, not in the thick of the CBD but it's just a short walk away.
I personally didn't like the hotel's and my room's interior – and it wasn't just the purple carpet. The room was overly sparse, just a large and somewhat echoey space with a too-low ceiling.
I would have felt like this was a better deal if rates here weren't so high – but it is a consistently expensive hotel, so unless you are being completely loyal to Hilton, definitely look around at other options before booking.
Hi, the capital of New Zealand is Wellington, not Auckland.
Worth checking your Qantas Aquire account – have you received an 'anniversary gift' of 2000 points?


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Het Leo XIII-seminarie is een voormalig seminarie en huidige studentenresidentie in de Belgische stad Leuven. Het gebouw ligt aan de Andreas Vesaliusstraat tegenover de aula Vesalius en Groep T.

Geschiedenis
Het neogotische Leo XIII-seminarie werd tussen 1895 en 1897 gebouwd naar een ontwerp van Joris Helleputte en diens leerling Joseph François Piscador. Het seminarie werd opgericht door Désiré-Joseph Mercier, voorzitter van het Hoger Instituut voor Wijsbegeerte en later aartsbisschop van Mechelen en kardinaal. Een groot deel van de bouw werd door Armand Thiéry bekostigd. Het seminarie werd vernoemd naar de toenmalige paus Leo XIII en diende oorspronkelijk als interdiocesane huisvesting voor studenten van de priesteropleiding aan het nabijgelegen Hoger Instituut voor Wijsbegeerte.

In juli 1914 werd het seminarie onder impuls van Simon Deploige, Armand Thiéry en Antoine Tits gedurende ongeveer een jaar omgedoopt tot het noodhospitaal Sint-Thomas.

Thans is het gebouw een internationale en christelijke studentenresidentie. De residentie is ingedeeld in tien gemeenschappen. De huidige president van zowel het Leo XIII-seminarie als het Heilige Geestcollege is sinds 2021 Reimund Bieringer.

Galerij

Literatuur
 De Raeymaeker, Louis, Het seminarie Leo XII van 1892 tot 1942, Leuven, De Vlaamsche Drukkerij, 1942.
 Meulemans, Alfons, 'Oude Leuvense straten en huizen. De Tiensestraat' in Mededelingen voor de Geschied- en Oudheidkundige Kring van Leuven en Omgeving 12, nr. 1, 1972, 44-45.
 Van vicus artium tot nieuwbouw. 550 jaar Faculteitsgeschiedenis, tentoonstellingscatalogus, Leuven, Acco, 1975.
 Lefever, F.A., 'Architect Joseph, François Piscador, de late neogotieker', in Mededelingen van de Geschied- en Oudheidkundige Kring voor Leuven en Omgeving 19, 1979, 64-74.
 Smeyers, Maurits, 'Armand Thiéry. Apologie voor een geniaal zonderling', in Arca Lovaniensis 19-20, 1992.
 Priem, K., 'De kapel van het Leo XIII-seminarie', in Open Monumentendag Leuven, Leuven, 1993, 21-27.
 Uytterhoeven, Rik, Neogotiek in Leuven. Cultuurhistorische stadswandelingen, Leuven, Davidsfonds, 1997.
 Verpoest, Luc, 'Joris Helleputte. Ingenieur en architect (1852-1925)', in Monumenten en Landschappen 16, nr. 4, 1997, 25-40.
 Joris Helleputte. Architect en politicus 1852-1925, vol. 2, oeuvrecatalogus, Leuven, Universitaire Pers Leuven, 1998, 124-129, 187-190.
 Juveyns, Lambert, 'Joseph François Piscador. Een controversieel Leuvens neogotieker', in Jubileumboek, Leuven, Geschied- en Oudheidkundige Kring voor Leuven en Omgeving'', Leuven, 2002, 313-378.

Externe link
 Website van het Leo XIII-seminarie

Seminarie
Studentenhuisvesting in België
Onroerend erfgoed in Leuven
Beschermd monument in Vlaanderen
Gebouw van de Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

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22 Healthiest Herbs And Spices In The World
A generous dash of cinnamon on your oatmeal.
A pinch of powdered garlic on your favorite pizza.
Or maybe a bit of oregano to complete your pasta dish.
Herbs and spices make our food come alive with captivating tastes and aromas.
If you love cooking (and eating) you probably have a dedicated shelf just for them.
The right seasoning can truly turn a good meal into a great one.
In addition to their captivating flavors, herbs and spices also provide you with powerful health benefits.
In this post, learn about the 22 healthiest herbs and spices in the world.
That's right, you don't have to look anywhere else — these are the best the entire earth has to offer.
Whether you're making a grand salad, barbeque or tortilla feast, there's plenty to choose from here.
Turmeric has been used as both a culinary and medicinal plant in India since ancient times.
Whether it's used in its full form or as isolated curcumin, the plant boasts a huge laundry list of health benefits.
Without question, the biggest one is the anti-inflammatory effect it has in our bodies (study).
In fact, it is so potent that it's been shown to match certain types of anti-inflammatory medications.
In Chris' review of a turmeric extract, he goes into detail on how it helped him with his asthma and allergies.
The colorful root can also boost and protect your brain function, as well as improving detoxification of heavy metals.
Without a doubt, turmeric deserves its spot as one of the most potent medicinal spices on earth.
2. Jalapeño
Jalapeños rank somewhere on the middle of the scale when it comes to hotness.
This gives them a broader appeal compared to other, spicier peppers.
Do you enjoy jalapeño-rich Mexican food?
If so, you're in luck:
The green chili peppers can do much more than just "heating up" a meal.
Capsaicin is the component that creates a burning sensation when you eat the peppers.
This compound has been shown to a have strong cancer-fighting potential (1, 2).
On top of that, some studies also found that capsaicin could boost metabolism, reduce appetite and make it easier to burn body fat (1, 2).
Then, there's the vitamin C content.
1 ounce of jalapeños (28 g) will give you a whopping 12.4 mcg (21% of RDV) of the essential antioxidant.
Ginger has been used as a common spice and folk medicine for thousands of years.
It was mostly used in ancient China and India, before reaching the Mediterranean region in the 1st century through trading routes.
Today, you can find the spicy root in pretty much every grocery store.
Ginger is closely related to turmeric, but still contains some unique compounds with different health benefits.
For example, the peppery root is often used as a natural remedy for nausea.
And science seems to back this up:
One study found that ginger reduced the level of nausea in chemotherapy patients.
A systematic review also concluded that the spice could be consumed by pregnant women to calm upset stomachs and reduce vomiting.
Additionally, ginger can be used to effectively lessen pain associated with menstruation.
In fact, one study showed its strength could be compared to mefenamic acid and ibuprofen.
Who doesn't love cinnamon?
Put it on some whole-grain pancakes, in your coffee or (my favorite) sprinkled on some oatmeal.
There are so many tasty ways we can use cinnamon.
Once seen as a rare and valuable commodity, it can now be found cheap and readily available in most parts of the world.
It's not just good for making appetizing meals, though:
Cinnamon has incredibly strong antioxidant properties.
In fact, its so potent that a study measuring antioxidant activity of 26 spices placed it at the very top.
Also, cinnamon can significantly improve insulin sensitivity — which helps protect you against diabetes (1, 2).
5. Saffron
Saffron is often referred to as the most sought-after spice in the world.
Unlike most other spices, saffron is very hard to make.
To produce it, farmers need to carefully handpick the stigmas (pollen catchers) from the whole flowers of the plant.
Then, these stigmas have to be correctly cut and cured over the right amount of heat, to maximize their flavor.
This lengthy process contributes to making saffron the most expensive spice in the whole world — $500 or more for a single ounce!
Nevertheless, if you manage to get your hands on some, you can expect more than just a rare, exotic taste.
As little as one tablespoon of saffron will give you around 0.6 mg of manganese — 28 % of the daily recommended amount.
Balanced levels of the mineral has been found to be essential for proper brain function and development.
Additionally, a meta-analysis found that saffron could be effectively used as an anti-depressant — with no major side effects discovered thus far.
6. Parsley
This popular food plant can be used as either a fresh herb or a dried spice.
Since it's such a common sight, most people tend to gloss over it as just another condiment.
The reality, though, is that parsley can do a lot for your body — even when consumed in smaller amounts.
One of the main reasons to eat parsley is its amazingly-high levels of vitamin K.
Just 1 oz (28 g) of raw parsley will supply you with 460 mcg of it.
That's about 5 times the needed daily amount! (don't worry, though — there's no definite upper limit)
The big K is an essential, but often overlooked, vitamin.
Most importantly, it's been found to promote proper blood clotting and bone metabolism (1, 2).
7. Sage
Sage is very popular among experienced herbalists and chefs alike.
It has a savory taste and pleasant aroma, combined with an interesting texture and aesthetic.
When it's not used in the kitchen, it's often spotted in gardens — acting as an elegant decorative plant.
If you're into herbal medicine, you've more than likely come across plenty of recipes involving sage.
Regarding health, the plant has demonstrated the most impact when it comes to the brain.
A 6-week study examined the possible effects sage could have on dementia patients.
When the trial concluded, it showed that they experienced a reduction of their symptoms plus a significant increase in attentiveness.
Another study found that giving healthy people essential oil from sage resulted in heightened alertness, along with a stronger feeling of calm and fulfillment.
Looks like its name is quite fitting, wouldn't you agree?
Rosemary is a woody herb of the mint family that's native to the Mediterranean.
Its flowers come in white, pink, purple or blue, and the leaves look similar to curved pine needles.
Rosemary's been used as a culinary and medicinal plant since the ancient Greeks, who called it "dew of the sea".
It's got a sharp taste and a piney scent, which I've found goes well with garlic and onion.
When it comes to health benefits, rosemary has been shown to be especially good at protecting against cancer.
A 2012 study found that the herb could prevent growth of ovarian cancer cells and even kill existing ones.
The researchers concluded that rosemary "holds potential as an adjunct to cancer chemotherapy".
It's also showed potential against other types of cancer involving the lungs, breasts, colon and more (1, 2)
9. Basil
If you've eaten your fair share of pasta sauce, pesto or vinegar, you're probably well familiar with basil.
This delicate herb has a sweet-but-savory taste.
It goes well with pretty much any meal involving tomatoes.
Basil can be eaten dried or fresh.
Note, however, that cooking destroys most of the taste and aroma of the herb.
Because of this, most chefs add it at the end of the cooking process, as a fresh condiment to liven up the meal.
Basil contains two flavonoids known as viceninare and orientin.
These are potent water-soluble antioxidants that help protect your white blood cells (which are essential for your immune system).
The herb is also full of phytochemicals that may be effective in prevention and treatment of cancer.
Basil has also shown potential as a complimentary treatment for mild diabetes.
10. Cumin
Not to be confused with curcumin, one of the active compounds found in turmeric.
Cumin is a flowering plant native to the Middle East, India and some parts of the Mediterranean.
When we mention cumin as a spice, we're talking about the seeds of the plant.
Cumin seeds are commonly used as feed for birds, but us humans can certainly enjoy them as well — both in ground and whole form.
The spice has a distinctive flavor that's earthy, warm and a bit nutty.
It's especially popular in India, where it's used in curry dishes and different spice blends.
Traditionally, cumin has been used to alleviate indigestion, and recent research seems to back up the value of this practice.
One study found that cumin could boost the activity of certain digestive enzymes.
Another concluded that concentrated doses of the spice could be used as an effective treatment against irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
11. Nutmeg
Nutmeg is the seed of an evergreen tree native to Indonesia.
The spice is often associated with the Winter Holidays, since it's used in various baked goods, puddings and even eggnog.
You don't have to wait until Christmas to enjoy it, though!
Nutmeg's mild, sligthly-sweet flavor can be used to create all kinds of deliciousness, all year 'round.
In fact, its one of the essential ingredients of the pumpkin spice blend that's so popular these days.
A big benefit of consuming nutmeg is the effect it can have on your dental health.
A study published by the Phytomedicine journal showed that macelignan (a compound found in nutmeg) could fight bacteria responsible for tooth decay.
The spice has also been shown to increase insulin sensitivity.
This is a good thing, since low insulin sensitivity results in glucose accumulating in your blood, which may eventually lead to diabetes.
12. Clove
Not many people know about the wonderful clove, but it's actually one of the healthiest spices in the world.
As opposed to most spices, cloves are not made from the seeds or roots of a plant.
No, these are actual flower buds of an evergreen tree from the Myrtle family.
They are usually dried, and can be eaten whole or in powder form.
That being said, the whole cloves are tastier and more aromatic than the powder.
Cloves have a very strong and sweet flavor with a somewhat bitter aftertaste.
They're often paired with nutmeg, since they complement each other so well.
Cloves have recently caught the attention of the medical community due to their potential anti-cancer activity.
One study found that the spice could be used to control the early stages of lung cancer.
Another one found that extract of the plant could inhibit tumor growth and promote normal cell function.
Other documented health benefits of cloves include preserving bone density and preventing gum diseases like gingivitis.
13. Ginseng
Ginseng is the root of plants belonging to the Panax breed.
The name Panax is Greek, meaning "all-healing".
Ginseng has long been used in traditional medicine, especially in China.
The herb is usually eaten chopped up and cooked, or stewed in water to make soup and tea.
Much of the Western medical community have long been skeptical of ginseng's healing potential.
There wasn't enough evidence to support its traditional uses, they claimed.
Recent research, however, has begun verifying the root's health-boosting power.
A 2010 study found that ginseng improved mood and working memory in healthy young adults.
In 2016, a meta-analysis revealed that ginseng consumption was associated with a significantly lowered risk of cancer.
Ginseng has also been shown to be beneficial for the immune system, controlling inflammation and resisting microbial infections.
Peppermint, like other plants in the mint family, has a particular sweet freshness to it.
Because of this, it's often used in toothpaste, chewing gum and skincare products.
When it comes to food, the herb is usually added to baked goods and desserts.
If you want to take a healthier approach, though, you can also make tea out of it.
Peppermint has a bunch of science-backed benefits, such as improving oral, digestive and liver health.
The most impressive one, however, is the impact it can have on your respiratory system.
One study showed that essential oil from peppermint had a positive effect on the lungs of tuberculosis patients.
In a study from 2013, 12 healthy men drank 500 ml of water infused with peppermint every day for 10 days.
Researchers tested various physical markers in the men, in addition to their performance on a treadmill.
When the study ended, it was found that the peppermint-infused water gave the men a significant performance boost.
The scientists concluded:
"Relaxation of bronchial smooth muscles, increase in the ventilation and brain oxygen concentration, and decrease in the blood lactate level are the most plausible explanations."
Pretty impressive for a simple herbal drink, right?
15. Cardamom
Cardamom is the world's third most expensive spice, coming in right behind vanilla and saffron.
Thankfully, only a small pinch is needed to add flavor to a meal.
There are two main types of cardamom — green and black.
The two are very similar in flavor, though the black type can be said to taste a bit more smokey.
Both forms of cardamom are popular among chefs and health practitioners alike.
Though the spice is worth buying for its taste alone, it also comes packed with a long list of healthy properties.
In a study from 2017, cardamom was found to be protective against inflammation and oxidative stress.
The spice has also shown promise when it comes to boosting antioxidant activity, lowering blood pressure and improving overall heart health.
16. Thyme
Thyme is an aromatic herb that can be used for many different things.
It was used by the Ancient Egyptians in embalming, by the Greeks for incense and bath infusions, and by the Romans to give their cheese and wine an aromatic flavor.
Many people also use it as an ornamental plant for their backyard, since the herb is quite appealing when it's flowering.
Thyme is a natural antimicrobial — meaning it kills or stops the growth of harmful microorganisms like bacteria and fungus.
It's been shown to be especially effective at fighting infections of the throat.
A study from 2011 even found that thyme was effective against bacteria that were resistant to antibiotics.
Thyme is also extremely high in certain micronutrients.
Just 1 fresh ounce (28 g) of the herb will cover about 75% of your daily vitamin C requirement, 27% of iron and 24% of manganese.
17. Coriander
Coriander, also known as Chinese parsley, is often referred to as cilantro in the U.S.
If you're a fan of Italian or Mexican food, you've more than likely tasted this herb before.
All parts of the plant are edible, but the leaves and seeds are the most used in traditional cooking.
To most people, coriander has a fresh, limey quality to it.
For some, however, it can actually taste like soap.
If you're not one of the unlucky ones, though, there's plenty of reasons to include coriander in your cooking.
When it comes to your health, the herb is especially good at boosting detoxification.
In particular, it's been shown to speed up the removal of mercury deposits in the body.
Studies have also revealed that coriander has a very high level of antioxidant activity.
This makes it an excellent herb for fighting oxidative stress.
18. Oregano
If you frequently visit pizza parlors, you probably recognize the taste and scent of oregano.
It's an herb that's usually tastier dried than fresh, which is rare.
Oregano has a warm, aromatic and somewhat bitter flavor.
Because of this, it goes very well with things like soups, pasta, curries, and tomato-based sauces.
Oregano has been proven to contain a number of phytonutrients that have antimicrobial properties.
This suggests that it could be helpful in protecting you against a wide range of harmful bacteria.
The herb also comes with two extremely potent antioxidants known as thymol and rosmarinic acid.
These compounds have been attributed to oregano's ability to protect against oxidative stress (Study).
19. Cayenne Pepper
One of my personal favorites.
Cayenne pepper is normally used for cooking hot, spicy dishes.
It can be used whole, chopped up or in a powdered form.
Though it's only considered moderately hot, things can get heated very quickly if you eat too much.
If you've never had it before, it's best to introduce it carefully, so you can get used to the sensations.
One of the major benefits of cayenne pepper is the effect it has on our digestion.
For one, it helps your body produce saliva, which is important both for digestion and preventing bad breath.
A 2016 study actually found that the spice could be used to treat salivary gland dysfunction.
Cayenne pepper is also famous for boosting metabolism, suppressing feelings of hunger and regulating blood sugar levels (1, 2).
This makes it a great choice if you're looking to shed some fat.
20. Fennel
Fennel is a hardy herb that resembles celery and has an interesting, slightly-sweet taste — similar to licorice.
Since the plant is so adaptable, you can find it growing in a lot of different places.
In Europe and North America, it's not uncommon to find it alongside roads and in pastures.
Though most people focus on the stalk and bulb, the seeds and leaves are edible as well.
Fennel is extremely rich in vitamin C — slice up one bulb of the herb and you'll have 28.1 mg of it.
That's 47% of the RDV right there!
Getting enough vitamin C is important for optimal eye and skin health, among other things (1, 2)
Recent research has also shown that fennel can be a safe and effective way to reduce postmenopausal symptoms.
21. Fenugreek
Never heard about fenugreek?
Don't worry, you're not the only one.
The herb is probably the least known-about on this list.
However, that does not take away from its great potential as a culinary and medicinal herb.
Fenugreek has a wide range of uses.
The leaves can be put in curries or pasta dishes, the microgreens can be included in salads, and the seeds can be used to make pita bread and other baked goods.
A good way to describe the herb's taste is "slightly-burnt sugar, in a good way".
When you heat up fenugreek, you'll notice a similar smell to that of maple syrup.
This is because of a compound known as sotolone, which is found in both.
Fenugreek has been shown to have a positive effect on blood sugar, triglycerides and cholesterol.
Other documented benefits include increasing libido in men and boosting strength training performance.
22. Black Pepper
Last, but certainly not least, we have the mighty black pepper.
Dried ground pepper has been used as both food and medicine since ancient times.
It's most popular in India, but can be found in culinary traditions all around the world.
After all, it's one of the most traded spices in history.
Besides bringing a unique flavor to your meals, black pepper comes with a slew of health-boosting qualities as well.
For one, it's been found to enhance the absorption of nutrients.
So, not only does it spice up your food — you'll get more nourishment from it as well.
Black pepper is also full of powerful antioxidants.
Consuming it on a regular basis may help prevent heart disease, cancer and premature aging (1, 2).
A New Seasoning
There you have it — the 22 healthiest herbs and spices in the world!
With the great variety of tastes and aromas on this list, there's really something for everyone.
Whether you like it mild and savory or flaming hot, you should be able to include at least a few of these items in your diet.
Now, get ready to expand your palate and boost your health — it's time to spice it up!
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The Ghost of Edmund Mitchell
By Special Collections Staff
Written by Tracy Melton '85.
Edmund Mitchell, daguerreotype.
Recent donation of Tracy Melton ('85).
Young Baltimore merchant Edmund Mitchell sat for a daguerreotype before October 10, 1850. We know this because in the earliest hour of that day, an assassin fired a pistol into the back of Mitchell's right knee as he was stepping into a neighborhood tavern. The pistol load destroyed the joint and severed his femoral artery, blood flowing onto the tavern floor. Doctors amputated his leg, but he died that afternoon.
Mitchell and his friends were celebrating a Whig election victory. The victory had come after a particularly vicious campaign, which revealed partisan fractures that would soon result in the breakup of the Democratic-Whig party structure and the emergence in Baltimore of the American Party—the Know Nothings.
Mitchell's assassination proved a harbinger of ten years of political violence. Scores would die in partisan fighting in Baltimore over the next decade—in riots, targeted assassinations, and street fights among the most notorious rowdies.
Mitchell was thirty-two and already a long-time Whig politician. In 1840, he had helped organize William Henry Harrison's Tippecanoe campaign in Baltimore. Four years later, he served as secretary of the Central Clay Club—formed to support Henry Clay's presidential campaign—and advertised its offer of rewards for convictions of anyone voting illegally or swearing falsely to obtain naturalization papers necessary for voting.
Mitchell was also president of the Vigilant Fire Company. The city's volunteer fire companies served as important nexuses, bringing together local business people, politicians, and rowdies in formidable neighborhood organizations, often aligned with political parties.
That night, Democratic rowdies, including Thomas Moody, George Zimmerman, and Alexander Thompson, were at the tavern when Mitchell arrived. Most of Moody's party were in an adjacent alley or exited the back of the tavern into the alley. Mitchell's friends had already entered when the fatal shot felled him at the door. Referring to Moody's crowd, a newspaper correspondent later wrote, "They all escaped trial by some legal quibbles, but their guilt was universally believed, and Zimmerman was the one on whom the circumstantial testimony fixed the firing of the fatal shot."
The aftermath was also a harbinger. A month later, one of Mitchell's friends shot and killed Moody at a theater barroom after a cry, "Who killed Ned Mitchell?" A year later, Zimmerman, a young prizefighter, was fatally stabbed during a street brawl, as he and his friends were trying to organize a prizefight. Thompson's brother William H. "Country" Thompson, a larger-than-life Democratic rowdy, would also die in a political dispute. Violence begetting violence.
That daguerreotype of the young Baltimore merchant, the first victim of a bitter, homicidal political era, now resides in the Special Collections Research Center in Swem Library—a ghostly message from the past.
Tracy Matthew Melton ('85) is author of Hanging Henry Gambrill: The Violent Career of Baltimore's Plug Uglies, 1854-1860 and numerous articles on obscure but significant people and events in Baltimore and beyond.


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//September 1, 2000
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Greek Tourism Dreams Continue To Infiltrate Japanese Market
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Americans Remain Strong Mediterranean Cruise Passengers
The Mediterranean now attracts some 15 percent of world cruise passengers, according to recent data from the Cruise Lines International Association. The prime source for cruise passengers continues to be North Americans, with some six million estimated for this year, or about 80%...
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Tall Sailing Ship Runs Greek Island Cruises
As of this summer, the Star Flyer, a tall sailing cruise ship, runs a cruise from Piraeus every Saturday to the islands of Mykonos, Chios, Kusadasi, Patmos, Sifnos and Kea. Its alternate program includes the islands of Hydra, Santorini, Rodos, Bodrum and Paros.
Greece Levies Low Tourism Taxes
Travellers on a typical package tour pay an average of $276 in tax for their vacation, according to a study of 52 countries published in Greece. The survey was commissioned by the Association of Greek Tourist Enterprises.
State To Cover Olympic Airways Debts
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Tourism To Get 750 Billion Drachma Investment Injection
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World Tourism Day 2000 Promotes Technology And Nature
World Tourism Day, September 27, concentrates on the two challenges for tourism at the dawn of the twenty-first century, technology and nature. The creator of the annual event, the World Tourism Organization, says "as we enter the twenty-first century, the world will be...
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