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Do you think a skilled traders is a successful trader?
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Harry Styles battles The K***s for Jubilee number one
1 June 2022, 5:50 am ·3-min read
Harry Styles performs on the Main Stage at War Memorial Park. (WireImage)
Harry Styles is set to do battle with punk rockers The K***s for the Jubilee weekend number one spot.
Styles has currently spent eight weeks atop the UK Singles Chart with his hit As It Was from his latest album Harry's House.
As It Was is already the longest tenured number one of 2022 and based on tracking by the Official Charts Company looks set to remain on top for a ninth consecutive week.
Read more: Prince Andrew faces calls to reveal who will fund sex assault payout
However, he does have some surprising competition from punk rockers The K***s and their single Prince Andrew is a Sweaty N****.
Harry Styles performs on stage at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2022. (Redferns)
The band's previous two singles Boris Johnson is a C*** and Boris Johnson is STILL a F****** C*** both reached the top five of the singles chart when they were released in 2020 and 2021.
They are attempting to land a number one single on the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend with a song that targets her son, Prince Andrew.
Andrew stepped down from royal duties last year in the wake of a civil lawsuit brought against him in the US that accused him of sexual assault. He settled the case out of court in February.
The prince has also been criticised for his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell.
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, takes his seat at Westminster Abbey during the service of remembrance for his late father, Prince Philip. (Getty Images)
Andrew vehemently denies any wrongdoing.
The song is centred around the children's nursery rhyme The Grand Old Duke of York and features the lyrics: "The grand old Duke of York / He said he didn't sweat / So why did he pay 12 million quid / To a girl he'd never met?"
Other contenders for the top spot on the UK Singles Chart for the jubilee weekend include Lizzo and her new song About Damn Time, Ed Sheeran with 2Step and Cat Burns' viral hit Go.
Alfie Boe i to release a version of God Save the Queen to mark the Platinum Jubilee. (Getty Images)
Alfie Boe has said the British national anthem would "wipe the floor" with the Sex Pistols in a chart battle ahead of the Platinum Jubilee.
The tenor, 48, has teamed up with soprano Sarah Brightman, 61, to release a version of God Save The Queen, featuring the NHS Voices of Care Choir and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, in celebration of the milestone.
The Sex Pistols, meanwhile, have reissued their once-banned punk rock song, which shares its title with the national anthem, in physical form, which could prompt a boost in sales.
The group released their anti-authoritarian hit in 1977 to mark the silver jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, and it was banned by the BBC. Neither release looks set to trouble the charts.
Watch below: Archbishop of Canterbury on Prince Andrew and forgiveness.

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Cisco Meraki, a company that specialises in new communication technologies moved into their new spacious office in 2013 and commissioned local interior designers A+O to plan the area of 110,000 square meters of flooring (!). The architecture team aimed for a playful approach, pairing Danish and American design classics and playful Studio flooring in different shapes and colours.
Here, the Bolon Studio tiles are mixed from different collections and colours (see which ones below).
Portuguese Architecture firm LUXPROJECTS went with a modern, urban design for the renovation of Tivoli Oriente's Skybar perched high above the city of Lisbon. Here, silver-coloured interiors and geometric Bolon By You flooring meet 360-degree city views.
Since Wingårdh's architects designed Glimstedt's office back in 2016, it has been one of our most popular, discussed and appreciated projects.
Known as one of Sweden's largest law firms, Advokatbyrå Glimstedt is situated in Park49 – a building designed by Gothenburg-based practice Wingårdhs. Here, senior architect Helena Toresson and colleague Anna Mitrolios used Bolon Studio™ Triangles in a combination of Artisan Slate and Ivory, and Botanic Cilia and Picea to create a beautiful pattern across 700 square meters of the office flooring.
Cool color contrasts between the flooring and emerald green/mustard yellow interiors.
Textile feeling of the flooring, wooden interiors, book shelves and beautiful lamps make this office anything but stiff and boring.
Different areas feature different flooring collections. However, the architects stick to triangles all way through.
Nice and airy with flooring that favours natural lightning.
Looks like Bolon Studio flooring is trending. Explore more of Bolon Studio in this blog post.


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This had been a magazine that I had previously bought the occasional issue to read in airport terminals while traveling, or in lobbies while waiting to keep an appointment. Had often thought about subscribing, but for one reason or another hadn't done it. I subscribed during one of those opportunities here on Amazon when the price was too good to pass up, and am glad that I did.
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The March 2009 issue listed the top fifty songs that we should be listening to, and the diversity of their choices was surprising. No spoilers here; just look it up, even online, as they have a great Web presence to compliment their written articles. They offered suggestions on how we could create and maintain a better, greener environment, not just in a philosophical sense but with some innovative product suggestions as well. From that article I now know about Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap, a 100% organic product that has been around since WW II. We learn something new every day.
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I first subscribed to Esquire five years ago as part of a package subscription that got me Esquire, FHM, Maxim, and Stuff for a ONE LOW PRICE!!!. After a few issues of the other magazines, they became nothing more than an annoyance, and I would frequently throw them in the recycling bin before even reading through them. Esquire, however, made a subscriber out of me. The magazine is funny throughout. They do a great job of writing in a very specific, dryly amusing tone that permeates all the articles and makes everything a joy to read. They have many regular features I look forward to, but I also am consistently impressed with the top notch choice of topics their feature articles cover, and the writing within them. My only complaint would be that I would like to see more fiction. When they do publish fiction, it is always of quality, and it makes the dry spells that much harder to endure.


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In between the two plays that make up Samuel D. Hunter's spare, smart, quietly desperate diptych, a dinner of barbecued chicken (or tofu) and potato salad is available for purchase. It's a funny—and filling—way to echo the plays' shared themes of faded Americana and wasted nostalgia. One play features a distant descendant of Merriwether Lewis, of the 1804-06 expedition, who finds disillusionment on a plot of land that she's inherited in Idaho; in the other, there's a Costco stock boy in Washington State who's a descendant of Clark many times removed. But there's no comfort in this heredity, or in much else that's supposed to act as succor for the American soul—fireworks, big-box stores, or an expedition West, toward the sea. Both plays, directed by Davis McCallum, make inventive use of the Rattlestick's close quarters; the often hilarious action takes place at odd angles to the viewers, who, by having to turn their heads so frequently, can't help but take part in these dramas of national disappointment.


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Ann Oncol. 2019 Apr 12. pii: mdz123. doi: 10.1093/annonc/mdz123. [Epub ahead of print]
Hyperprogressive disease during PD-1/PD-L1 blockade in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer.
Kim CG1,2, Kim KH1,3, Pyo KH2,4, Xin CF4, Hong MH2, Ahn BC2, Kim Y1, Choi SJ1, Yoon HI3, Lee JG5, Lee CY5, Park SY5, Park SH1, Cho BC2, Shim HS6, Shin EC1, Kim HR2.
Graduate School of Medical Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
JE-UK Institute for Cancer Research, JEUK Co. Ltd., Gumi, Republic of Korea.
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Department of Pathology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Immune checkpoint blockade with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors has been effective in various malignancies and is considered as a standard treatment modality for patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, emerging evidence show that PD-1/PD-L1 blockade can lead to hyperprogressive disease (HPD), a flair-up of tumor growth linked to dismal prognosis. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of HPD and identify the determinants associated with HPD in patients with NSCLC treated with PD-1/PD-L1 blockade.
PATIENTS AND METHODS:
We enrolled patients with recurrent and/or metastatic NSCLC treated with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors between April 2014 and November 2018. Clinicopathologic variables, dynamics of tumor growth, and treatment outcomes were analyzed in patients with NSCLC who received PD-1/PD-L1 blockade. HPD was defined according to tumor growth kinetics (TGK), tumor growth rate (TGR), and time to treatment failure (TTF). Immunophenotyping of peripheral blood CD8+ T lymphocytes was conducted to explore the potential predictive biomarkers of HPD.
A total of 263 patients were analyzed. HPD was observed in 55 (20.9%), 54 (20.5%), and 98 (37.3%) patients according to the TGK, TGR, and TTF. HPD meeting both TGK and TGR criteria was associated with worse progression-free survival (hazard ratio [HR], 4.619; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.868-7.440) and overall survival (HR, 5.079; 95% CI, 3.136-8.226) than progressive disease without HPD. There was no clear relationship between clinicopathologic variables and HPD. In the exploratory biomarker analysis with peripheral blood CD8+ T lymphocytes, a lower frequency of effector/memory subsets (CCR7-CD45RA- T cells among the total CD8+ T cells) and a higher frequency of severely exhausted populations (TIGIT+ T cells among PD-1+CD8+ T cells) were associated with HPD and inferior survival rate.
HPD is common in NSCLC patients treated with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors. Biomarkers derived from rationally designed analysis may successfully predict HPD and worse outcomes, meriting further investigation of HPD.
© The Author 2019. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society for Medical Oncology. All rights reserved. For permissions, please email: journals.permissions@oup.com.
NSCLC; PD-1/PD-L1 blockade; biomarkers; hyperprogressive disease; tumor growth dynamics
10.1093/annonc/mdz123


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Offshore/onshore
Onshore Offshore
Scotland-LP
Offshore in Europe
Campione d'Italia
Romania, SRL
Bahama Islands
South & Southeast Asia
Banks & EMI
Austria-AG
Austria-GmbH
Italy-SAS
Italy-SrL
Liechtenstein-AG
Liechtenstein-Anstalt
Luxembourg-S.A.
Luxembourg-S.A.R.L.
Netherlands-B. V.
Netherlands-N. V.
Spain-S.A.
Spain-S.L.
Sweden-Private LLC
Sweden-Public LLC
United Kingdom-LLP
United Kingdom-Ltd
United Arab Emirates: Ajman Free Zone
China-WFOE
Taiwan-Limited Company
Canada-British Columbia
Canada-New Brunswick
Canada-Ontario (EPC)
Canada-Ontario (LP)
USA-Delaware-Corporation
USA-Delaware-LLC
USA-New York
USA-Oregon
Mauritius-Authorised company
GSL / International Taxation / Tax systems of foreign countries / Campione d'Italia
Basic taxes (briefly)
Corporate tax (in detail)
24% + IRAP (regional tax on productive activities, generally - 3.9%)
Capital gains tax. Details
Included in corporate tax base
VAT. Details
Campione d'Italia is the only part of Italian territory where Italian VAT is not applied. Swiss VAT a rate of 8% is levied.
Social contributions, Overseas property tax, Financial investment tax, Inheritance and gift tax, Registration tax, Stamp duties, etc.
Government fee
International tax agreement
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Andorra, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Cook Islands, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Holy See (Vatican City State), Isle of Man, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Turkmenistan
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Campione has a lot of tax benefits. Italian value added tax (VAT) is not levied here. There is no inheritance or gift tax.
Residents can pay IRPEF at a fix exchange rate fixed each three years by Italian government (Decreto Ministeriale). Now the exchange rate is 1 Frsv. = 0,40482 Euro. So if real exchange rate rises, so residents have benefits because they pay less than the actual value. (Decreto del Presidente della Repubblica n. 917 del 22 dicembre 1986).
Taxpayers of Corporate Tax (IRES, Imposta sul reddito delle Società) are legal entities.
Legal entity is resident for tax purposes if its legal seat, place or effective management or main business activity is in Italy for the greater part of the fiscal period (at least 183 days).
The following types of companies are considered Italian tax residents as well:
a foreign company controlled by an Italian tax resident that holds a controlling participation in an Italian company;
a foreign company managed by Italian residents representing the majority of its board of directors is considered Italian tax resident, unless demonstrated otherwise.
The provisions related to IRES are included in the Decree of the President of Republic, 22 December 1986, n. 917, called TUIR.
The rate of corporate tax in Italy is 24 %.
The income which is subject to tax:
resident companies are taxed on worldwide income;
non-resident companies are taxed on Italian-source income.
Tax period is one financial year.
Capital Gains generally are treated as ordinary income and taxed at the 27.5 % corporate income tax rate. Only 5 % of Capital Gains generated by sale of shares held in other companies is subject to taxation, upon the following conditions:
shares should be owned for not less than 12 months;
shares should be classified as a financial fixed asset in the first financial statement closed after the shares were acquired;
shares do not refer to companies established in tax heavens;
company carries out a business activity.
Domestic companies making certain types of payments (e.g. interest, royalties, professional fees, etc.) are required to withhold taxes at varying rates.
Italian legislation has implemented EU Council Directive on taxation of interest and royalty payments 2003/49/EC of June 3, 2003, which means that all payments of interest and royalties between EU companies are exempt from withholding tax.
Dividends paid to a non-resident company are generally subject to a 20 % withholding tax unless the rate is reduced under a tax treaty or the dividends qualify for exemption under the EU parent-subsidiary Directive. To qualify for the exemption under the directive, the parent company must hold directly at least 10 % of the subsidiary for at least one year.
Unless reduced by a tax treaty, Italian-source interest paid to a non-resident is generally subject to a 20 % withholding tax. Interest derived from a direct/indirect investment in government bonds and similar securities are subject to withholding tax at a rate of 12.5 %. Under Italy's implementation of the EU interest and royalties directive, qualifying interest payments are exempt from withholding tax.
Royalties paid to a nonresident company are subject to a 30 %, withholding tax on 75 % of the gross royalty, resulting in a final tax of 22.5 %.
The rate may be reduced under a tax treaty of the EU interest and royalties directive.
Licensing fees and some service fees are exempt from withholding tax.
Campione d'Italia is the only part of Italian territory where Italian VAT is not applied. Instead of it a Swiss VAT is applied at a standard rate of 8%. Certain goods and services are subject to a reduced rate of 2.5% (e.g. water supply, food) and others (e.g. most banking services) are exempt. A special 3.8% rate applies to the hotel and lodging industry.
Stamp duty is levied on legal and banking transactions, at varying rates up to 1.5 %.
Tax on Company Books is charged every year for 309 – 516 USD (approx. 240 - 400 EUR).
Other taxes and duties
Register Tax
Register Tax is charged for registration of several acts.
Registration may be:
obligatory (in case it is established by law);
voluntary.
Typical contracts subject to Register Tax:
sale of real estate (whenever they are not subject to VAT);
sale of business units;
rent contracts;
sale of shares;
transfer of vehicles.
Register Tax may be:
proportional in % of value of transaction (from 1 to 12 %);
Double Tax Agreements
Swiss double tax agreements are not applicable in Campione d'Italia, as it is an Italian territory. As for Italian agreements, although officially they should be applied, in practice they are not used.
In these days, Italian government is going to actuate a specific law about the small and medium businesses (identified in Raccomandazione 2003/361/CE della Commissione, del 6 maggio 2003), that "will begin new economic activity from June 2012 and plant headquarters and main activity in Campione d'Italia. These companies could receive tax benefits such as exemption from income tax, from the regional tax on productive activities and from the property tax related to property held in Campione d'Italia and used for the economic operations during the first five tax years from 2013".
Foreign exchange control
There is no exchange control in Campione d'Italia.
S.R.L. Taxation
S.R.L. as Holding
There are two main aspects that have to be mentioned, in considering the case of S.r.l. as holding: in particular, the PEX (participation exemption) and the Double Taxation Treaty in force between Russia and Italy.
PEX (participation exemption):
through PEX, part of the capital gains from the negotiation of participations are exempted, so that they don't contribute to the formation of taxable income. The framework in object is applied under certain conditions:
Possession of the participations for at least one year;
They have to be accounted inside the category of Financial Assets;
The company has to be a resident of a State characterized by a NON tax-privileged regime;
The company has to exercise a commercial activity; for this reason PEX is not applied in case of real estate companies.
If these conditions are satisfied, the capital gain will be exempted by 95%. This entails that only the 5% of the total amount is going to contribute to the composition of taxable income.
Double Taxation Treaty between Russia and Italy:
Taking into consideration article 10 (dividends) of the DTA into force between Russia and Italy:
"Dividends paid by a company resident in a State to a resident of the other State are taxable in the last one. However these dividends can be taxed also in the source State (where the company paying the dividends is resident) in accordance with the legislation of the State; but, if the person who is receiving the dividends is the effective beneficiary, the tax applied cannot exceed:
а) 5% of the gross dividend, if the beneficiary is a company which holds directly at least 10% of the share capital of the distributing company (this share has to be at least equal to $ 100.000 or to the equivalent named in another currency);
b) 10% of the gross dividend in the other cases.
These dispositions are not applied if the beneficiary, resident in one contracting State, is operating in the other through a permanent establishment and the participation generating dividends is connectable to this permanent establishment; in this significant case the income is taxable in the other contracting State."
S.R.L. as Trading Company
We are now examining the case where the S.r.l. creates income in Italy and has to distribute it beyond the national borders; we have to take into account both the European legislation and the Double Taxation Treaties into force between Italy and other States.
The reduced withholding tax 1,375% on dividends is applied under two conditions:
The beneficiary is a European company or it joined the "European Economic Agreement" included in the so-called "white list";
It is a taxable entity subject to the corporation tax of its country.
The entities mentioned in the previous point (European companies and societies that joined the "European economic agreement") could also request the exemption of the dividends (according to directive 90/45/CE) in certain circumstances:
Type of beneficiary company corresponds to one of those types included in the Annex to Directive n.435/90/CEE;
Beneficiary company is resident in one of the Member States of EU;
Beneficiary company is subject in the country of residence to one of the taxes listed in the Annex to Directive n.435/90/CEE, without the possibility of an option or of being exempted;
Beneficiary company has held the participation (which has to be not less than 20%) for at least one year.
In case of beneficiary company resident in Russia, the DTA is applied.
In case of beneficiary company resident in Cyprus, the legislation of this State provides a withholding tax, known as "defence contribution", which is applied in the measure of 15% on the dividends of non-residents companies. However the DTA between Italy and Cyprus set that the dividends paid by a resident Italian company to a resident of Cyprus are subject to a withholding tax, which cannot exceed the 15% of the gross dividends.
It is required to prepare and file accounts for SRL in Italy. They are publicly accessible.
The principle requirements for accounting in Italian Companies:
there is no obligation to employ an accountant;
accounting year normally corresponds to calendar year;
accounts should show only profit generated within accounting year;
accountancy must be kept in accordance to rules established by Civil Code and Accounting Policies;
Accounts of S.R.L. must be filed yearly after approval of Meetings of shareholders. Accounts include Balance sheet, Loss and profit account and a Report called Nota integrativa;
Another report should be compiled by Collegio Sindacale, if appointed, with an opinion on the accounts.
The small companies are allowed to file abbreviated accounts, i.e. companies that do not exceed for two consecutive years, two of following three limits:
total assets: 400.000 EUR;
revenues: 8.800.000 EUR;
average number of employees: 50.
Company Accounts should be approved by the Meeting of Shareholders within 120 days after the end of the accounting period (calendar year). Normally the date of General Meeting of Shareholders is the 30th of April (or 29th of April in leap years).
The major term of 180 days is not freely determined in the Memorandum of Association. According to the Civil Code these term could be "used" only in case of: companies required to prepare the consolidated financial statements; companies with particular needs related to the activity and the organization/structure.
Italian Law set the following provision according to the terms of filing of accounts:
Filing with the Trade Register should be within 30 days from approval.
In case of late filing of Accounts with the Trade Register the penalties are charged to Companies and Directors by Chamber of Commerce. Penalty for late filing amounts at 206 EUR (depends on the region).
Following company books are obligatory for SRL in Italy:
Books of decisions of shareholders;
Books of decisions of Directors (in case of more than one director);
Book of meetings of Collegio Sindacale.
Accounting books:
Libro Giornale (Day Book);
Book reporting all accounting operations;
VAT Registers;
Libro Inventari: book reporting accounts of the company and stock inventory.
It is not required to prepare and file annual return of S.R.L. in Italy.
Audit is required in each of the following cases:
Share capital equal or more than 120.000 EUR;
Companies obliged to draw up a consolidated accounts or controlling another company in which audit is required;
Whenever the company exceeds for 2 consecutive years the limits: total assets more than 4.400.000 EUR; revenues more than 8.000.000 EUR; average workers more than 50 units.
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Skeleton Watches In 2022: The Next Big Thing?
Have you heard of skeleton watches before? If you haven't, don't worry—this blog will tell you everything you need to know! First, we'll define skeleton watches and explain why they're so popular among watch lovers today. Next, we'll explore the different types of skeleton watches available and their price points and advantages over other watch styles.
What is a Skeleton Watch
A skeleton watch is a type of wristwatch with a see-through case so the wearer can view most or all of the movement. Skeleton watches are typically designed with only the timepiece visible, although some are outfitted with additional dials for other functions such as chronographs and calendars. They're best suited to those who like to know how their timepieces work inside and out—a must-have item for watch lovers. With technological advances providing more precision than ever, it's hard to imagine what we'll wear on our wrists five years from now. So whether you love men's watches or cool skeleton watches, this is one trend you won't want to miss!
Why Are They Popular
The latest trend in watches is the skeleton watch. If you're looking for a new one, make sure you buy one that's high quality. An excellent example of a famous model is the best skeleton watch, which retails at $199. It has all of the features a good skeleton watch should have, such as an automatic movement and stainless steel. In addition, it has just enough room on the dial to have everything you need to know without cluttering. Most people love it because they can show off their mechanical skills while also wearing something excellent.
An excellent example of a well-known model is the best skeleton watch, which retails at $199. It has all of the features a good skeleton watch should have, such as an automatic movement and stainless steel.
It has just enough room on the dial to have everything you need to know without cluttering. Most people love it because they can show off their mechanical skills while also wearing something excellent.
How Do They Work
The first thing you'll notice about a skeleton watch is the dial, which has been replaced by a transparent or semi-transparent crystal. This allows the wearer to see both sides of the movement. You can appreciate the architecture and beauty of a mechanical watch's inner workings with skeleton watches. And with that transparency comes another perk- you can see if your eye is running correctly. After all, it wouldn't be convenient to buy a beautiful watch only to discover that it doesn't tell time! So instead, skeleton watches are all about precision and accuracy.
I know what you're thinking--cool skeleton watches might not be for everyone. I mean, if you don't like seeing the guts of your timepiece on full display, then maybe these aren't for you. But some people love looking at the mechanical marvels on their wrists!
interesting Facts A bout It
Many people are drawn to skeleton watches because they allow them to see mechanical movement. However, this is not the only reason people are drawn to these watches. Men's top skeleton watches offer more than just a pretty face. For example, many of them include an analog clock, which can be helpful for time-telling purposes. Additionally, some watchmakers have designed their men's top skeleton watches with extra dials that provide information about additional features like temperature and altitude. It's easy to see why so many people enjoy wearing skeleton watches; they're stylish, unique, and can do much more than telling the time! There are plenty of benefits to owning an excellent skeleton watch, including the ability to see what's going on inside it.
You don't need special training or certification to wear one. And best of all, you'll find out when this trendy accessory becomes too popular because its price will skyrocket--which could happen soon since it seems as if every brand has started making one lately!
Future of the Industry
Trends come and go, but skeleton watches are the next big thing. They look like the traditional men's watch, but with one side of the face removed. This allows for a clear view of the watch's inner workings, adding charm to an otherwise plain-looking accessory. Skeleton watches will only become more popular as we head into 2022, so it's worth considering investing in one before they're all sold out! Here at Value Deals Online, we offer many different styles of cool skeleton watches at affordable prices that you won't find anywhere else. Check them out today! Cool Skeleton Watch
The company predicts that the next big thing will be skeleton watches. Skeleton watches are designed to show all of the gears and parts of an eye, much like a car engine. They are intricate and beautiful and offer a glimpse into the mechanical workings of a timepiece. In 2022, skeleton watches will likely become more popular among watch enthusiasts and those who just appreciate fine craftsmanship. Who knows what will happen by 2028; we may not even need digital clocks! But for now, let's celebrate the beauty of the latest trend in horology.
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Синеклювый кракс или синеклювый гокко () — южноамериканская птица семейства краксов. Эндемик Колумбии, вид на грани исчезновения.

Описание
Синеклювый кракс — крупный (83—93 см) представитель семейства краксов. Окраска в основном чёрная. У самцов белая задняя часть живота и кончик хвоста, розоватые ноги, а также мясистая синяя восковица на клюве со свисающей серёжкой. Самки чёрные, с чёрно-белым хохолком и тонкими белыми полосками на крыльях и хвосте, красноватым животом и подхвостьем и синеватым основанием клюва (у самок редкой разновидности, встречающейся на северных склонах Сьерра-Невада-де-Санта-Марта, также белые полоски на груди и верхней части живота и более ярко выраженный белый цвет хохолка).

Ареал и образ жизни
Синеклювый кракс в прошлом населял север Колумбии от подножия горного массива Сьерра-Невада-де-Санта-Марта западней долины реки Сину и на юг вдоль долины Рио-Магдалена до северной части департамента Толима. В последние годы, однако, сообщения о встречах с представителями этого вида исходят только из двух районов, где сохранились низинные леса: с западного склона Серрания-де-Сан-Лукас (департамент Антьокия) и из Серрания-де-лас-Кинчас (департамент Бояка). Убеждение, что популяции синеклювых краксов в Серрания-де-Сан-Лукас грозит полное исчезновение, способствовало учреждению в этом районе заповедника Эль-Паухил. В середине первого десятилетия XXI века представители вида наблюдались также в пределах экопарка Бесотес в окрестностях Сьерра-Невада-де-Санта-Марта, а в 2009 году в Серрания-де-Сан-Херонимо (Западная Кордильера). Последние встречи с представителями вида в других местах датируются 1993 годом.

Естественная среда обитания синеклювого кракса — влажные леса на высотах до 1200 метров; есть также как минимум одно сообщение о встрече с синеклювым краксом в сухом субтропическом лесу. Как и другие краксы, этот вид в основном моногамен, образуя семейные пары, хотя встречались и семьи из одного самца и двух-трёх самок. Синеклювые краксы размножаются в сухой сезон, период гнездования — с декабря по март; в заповеднике Эль-Паухил зафиксированы два периода гнездования (второй — с июля по сентябрь). В месяцы, следующие за высиживанием (март-август), наблюдались семьи, состоящие из взрослых птиц и птенцов.

Питание синеклювых краксов включает семена, побеги, беспозвоночных (включая сухопутных крабов), а также, возможно, падаль. В ходе одного из исследований был составлен список употребляемых в пищу растений, включающий 15 наименований. Птицы собирают пищу непосредственно на земле, питание на деревьях ни разу не наблюдалось.

Экология
Синеклювый кракс — вид на грани исчезновения. Несмотря на то, что синеклювые краксы, по-видимому, способны адаптироваться к постепенному сокращению ареала, угроза существованию вида остаётся серьёзной. С XVII века большие массивы леса, служившего средой обитания этого вида, были расчищены под плантации хлопка и других сельскохозяйственных культур, луга для выпаса скота, постройку шоссе и добычу полезных ископаемых, включая нефть. После начала в 1996 году золотой лихорадки склоны Серрания-де-Сан-Лукас были плотно заселены, расчищены от леса и засеяны сельскохозяйственными культурами и кокой. Вырубка лесов продолжается и в настоящее время растущими темпами как в рамках лесозаготовок, так и чтобы освободить место для плантаций кофе и нелегальных посадок марихуаны. Нелегальные плантации марихуаны при обнаружении подвергаются опылению гербицидами общего действия, что также ведёт к гибели окружающего леса.

Отдельную опасность для синеклювых краксов представляет продолжающаяся охота и сбор яиц, употребляемых в пищу. Тяжёлая экономическая ситуация в деревнях вокруг национального парка Парамильо не оставляет шансов на то, что местные жители прекратят эту деятельность.

Популяция синеклювых краксов в заповеднике Эль-Паухил оценивалась в 2009 году в 254 особи, исходя из расчёта 4,7 особи на км², а во всём районе, включающем заповедник — в 509 особей; предполагается, что плотность выросла по сравнению с предыдущим значением в 2,1 особи на км², но всё ещё заметно уступает оптимальной (1 особь на 10 акров, то есть примерно 25 особей на км²). Плотность популяции в экопарке Бесотес в 2006—2007 годах оценивалась в 1,1 особи на км². Общая численность вида не превышает, по оценке Международной Красной книги, тысячи особей, в том числе от 150 до 700 половозрелых особей.

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Left brain, right brain, pug brain.: One of those days.
Today was not the best of days. You know why?
Because I had a headache that wouldn't go away, my bum was sore from yesterday's hike and it was dreary and rainy outside. Because, despite having an appointment, I had to wait a whole hour at the DMV before I was helped, and when I got home Yoshi hadn't made me lunch. Because my favorite sweat jacket has a tiny hole in the sleeve and I have no idea how it got there. Because everything I wrote while I was working on my novel today sounded forced and stupid.
Nope, it was not the best of days...until these pretty flowers arrived at our doorstep, accompanied by a sweet, nerdy love note.
Thanks, husband! You always manage to brighten my day.


The archaeological site of Takht-e Soleyman, in north-western Iran, is situated in a valley set in a volcanic mountain region. Takht-e Soleyman is the holiest shrine of Zoroastrianism and the most important relic of the former Sassanid Empire.
Registered in UNESCO, The archaeological site dates from the 6th century. It was partially rebuilt during the Ilkhanid period (13th-14th century): they added new constructions and reused the site as a palace.
The archaeological site officially comprises one location, but there are 6 sub-locations such Takht-e Soleyman with its fire temple and Anahita temple, the small hill Zendan-e Suleiman ('Solomon's prison'), a mountain to the east that served as quarry for the construction of the site.
The area surrounding Takht-e Soleyman was probably first inhabited sometime in the 1st millennium bce. Some construction on the mound itself dates from the early Achaemenian dynasty (559–330 BC), and there are traces of settlement activity from the Parthian period.
However, At some point during its occupation—probably sometime during the Sasanian dynasty, was constructed around the entire perimeter of the mound. Gates are located on the north, south, and southeast sections of the wall.
An artesian lake and a volcano are essential elements of Takht-e Soleyman. At the site's heart is a fortified oval platform rising about 60 metres above the surrounding plain. On this platform is an artesian lake, a Zoroastrian fire temple, a temple dedicated to Anahita (the divinity of the waters), and a Sasanian royal sanctuary.
This site was destroyed at the end of the Sasanian era, but was revived and partly rebuilt in the 13th century. About three kilometers west is an ancient volcano, Zendan-e Soleyman, which rises about 100 m above its surroundings. At its summit, in view of archaeological points, are the remains of shrines and temples dating from the first millennium BC.
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Engineered for Speed, New S neox 3D Optical Profiler
From Sensofar MetrologyJul 18 2019
Sensofar Metrology is proud to announce the release of the 5th generation of its flagship optical profiler. The S neox is a high-performance non-contact 3D optical profiler microscope system purposely-designed for subnano, nano and micro-scale measurement, with advanced inspection and analysis capabilities.
The new S neox outperforms existing optical 3D profiling microscopes in terms of design, functionality, efficiency and performance. Above all, the most impressive feature to highlight is the speed. Everything is faster with new smart and unique algorithms. Data acquisition is taken at 180 fps. Standard measurement acquisition is 5X faster than before, making the S neox the fastest areal measurement system in the market.
The S neox design has been improved in terms of flexibility, stability and durability required for both R&D and QC laboratories. Our optimized solutions are able to work in QC environments due to their flexibility and easyto-
use interface and can be programmed to work 24/7. The Sensofar's 3-in-1 technologies approach found in the S neox sensor head – Confocal, Interferometry, Ai Focus Variation (new) – contributes critically to the
versatility of the system and help to minimize undesirable compromises in the data acquisition. The S neox is ideal for all lab environments, without limitations. The most significant features are:
• New Active illumination Focus Variation is an optical technology that has been developed for measuring the shape of large rough surfaces. It has been improved with the use of active illumination to get more reliable focus location even on optically smooth surfaces.
• New thin film measurement technique which allows the user to measure the thickness of optically transparent layers quickly, accurately, non-destructively and with no sample preparation. Transparent films from 50 nm to 1.5 μm can be measured in less than 1 second.
• Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) has been added to emphasize very small height features which have no contrast in regular observation.
• High Dynamic Range (HDR) mitigates reflection and drop-out points on highly reflective surfaces (local slopes and/or different materials).
The S neox comes equipped with a four long-lifetime LED light source and a 6-position motorized nosepiece. There are no moving parts in the sensor head, thus providing for long-term stability, accurate measurement repeatability and a very long lifetime. As in the former S neox, a rotational stage with a Five Axis high-precision motorized rotating module can be attached to the system.
The S neox comes with SensoSCAN 7 which drives the system with a clear, intuitive and user-friendly interface and is coupled with new software SensoVIEW for a broad range of analysis tasks. The most popular surface texture parameters are calculated according to ISO 25178 and ISO 4278.
Automated analysis modules have been created to make all QC procedures easier with SensoPRO. For more powerful and flexible data analysis, SensoMAP, a state-of-the-art surface analysis software based on Mountains® technology is available.
Further details can be found at www.sensofar.com/sneox
The new S neox system will be available for demonstration at the upcoming:
- Laser World of Photonics show in Munich, Germany (June 24-27, Hall A2.347)
- EMO show in Hannover, Germany (Sep. 9-11)
- Productronica show in Munich, Germany (Nov. 12-15)
- MRS Fall in Boston, MA, USA (Dec. 3-5)
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Construction Worker Finds Incredible 600-Year-Old Sword in Bog
The sword is remarkably well-preserved considering it's been underwater for six entire centuries.
By Avery Thompson
PAP/ Wojciech Pacewicz
Last month, an excavator operator was working in a peat bog in southeast Poland when he stumbled on a unique find: a rusted longsword from the 14th century. The discovery has kicked off an archaeological expedition to the area in the hope of finding more artifacts from the time period.
The sword itself, a 4-foot, 3.3-pound, two-handed longsword, is in remarkable condition considering it's 600 years old. The blade is almost fully intact, and the only part of the sword missing is the hilt, which was likely made from bone or wood.
The sword is now in the possession of the Fr. Stanisław Staszic Museum, which is in the process of analyzing the blade. Among the discoveries the museum has made so far: the sword has a marking in the handle of a small cross inside a shield, likely the signature of the blacksmith that made it.
The symbol is visible in the below photo, close to the middle of the handle:
Fr. Stanisław Staszic Museum
The archaeologists studying the sword haven't identified any damage to the sword that would have caused its owner to discard it. Chances are, this sword was dropped or lost as the knight carrying it was crossing the bog, or perhaps off the side of a boat if the bog was a lake or pond in the 14th century.
In an extreme case, the knight may have been pulled down into the bog along with his sword, and the museum archaeologists are conducting an expedition in the area in the hopes of finding additional evidence to support that hypothesis.
Source: Science & Scholarship in Poland via Gizmodo
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Remodeling at Longs is coming along rapidly; the planned opening is January 1999. Longs' representatives report that the store merchandise will be very similar to a full size Longs, but due to space limitations there may be slight differences. The main merchandise categories will be featured, including Pharmacy, Photo, Cosmetics, OTC, Hallmark, Liquor etc. They hope to attract marry young people from the community to work at the store. Longs has a high standard for the quality of people they hire due to their focus on customer service. They are hopeful that the young people of Palo Alto will step up to meet this challenge.
You have heard the rumors, and it is true. Starbucks plans a Midtown location -- on the corner of Colorado and Middlefield. Look for a grand opening around Valentine's Day -- a Koffee Kickoff! Jobs will be available; Starbucks hopes to staff up with local applicants. Look for postings in Midtown and other Starbucks stores -- University and on El Camino.
Palo Alto, CA -- September (4), 1998 -- The Palo Alto Co-op Market today announced that it has selected eGrocer (TM) to develop an online shopping service at www.co-opmarket.com. Planning to launch the service in October, the Coop will use eGrocer technology to offer the store's entire inventory for shopping on the Internet. Shoppers will be able to place orders to be picked up at the store at the shopper's pre-selected time.
"We're very excited to be able to continue expanding the list of services for our customers," said Bob Claxton, Palo Alto Co-op Market's General Manager.
Larry Snyder, President of Fulgent Technologies, which develops eGrocer, is confident that the service will be well received in Palo Alto. He says "eGrocer's service is designed to save valuable time for shoppers without having to forgo the community atmosphere of the store."
Shoppers will register at www.co-opmarket.com and shop in the store either by choosing from aisles on a store visual map or textual category listings. They will be able to view current Co-op Market specially priced items and ad offerings, and choose their preferred day and time to pick up the orders. The Internet grocery store also offers a list building feature to help plan shopping trips and limit the time spent placing future orders.
Because shoppers pick up their orders, they have the option of choosing any last minute items, deciding for themselves on substitutions when necessary, and won't miss the pleasant interaction with their favorite Co-op Market employees. They will, however, skip all of the time spent walking up and down aisles when they're in a hurry to get home. One early eGrocer shopper found, "I spent more time putting groceries away than I spent in the store!"
Market researchers and consultants have predicted that Internet grocery shopping will burgeon in the next 2 years, citing a growing desire for convenience and saving time as the major attraction for customers.
The Palo Alto Co-op Market has been serving the residents of Palo Alto since 1935. Under the direction of Claxton, the store has been remodeled, added a full service deli department and celebrated a grand reopening in May of this year.
eGrocer is developed by Fulqent Technologies, Inc of San Jose, CA. Founded in October of 1997, Fulgent designed eGrocer to supplement the relationship between grocery stores and their customers. Currently operating stores in San Mateo County, the service is growing within the local communities and helping independent markets compete with the more generic larger grocery chains on service offerings as well as quality and selection.
A rewarding opportunity awaits a Midtown resident with an interest in art, a flair for talking about it and some time available during the day.
The first step is to generate additional funds to match the City dollars. A volunteer is needed to help with this fund-raising. This person should be enthusiastic about art and available during the day to approach the other local merchants and ask them to make a modest contribution.
Once the funds are in place, the Public Art Commission will put out a "request for proposals" to artists who might be interested in creating the mural. We then need to put together a Selection Committee to review the artists' proposals and make a decision about who will be awarded a contract to do the work. This committee should include 3-4 residents and 3-4 merchants (including a rep from the Co-op). Volunteers are needed to serve on this committee, and to enlist committee members from among the merchants.
Please call Debbie Mytels at 856-7580 if you would like to get involved. A chairperson is especially needed -- if you have the time and interest, we can help you get started!
A web-based community conferencing network for Palo Alto. Seeking Internet-Savvy Volunteers to create a free marketplace of ideas and interests.
For more information contact Elliot Margolies at 494-8686 x14 or mpac@nanospace.com.
The builder community has been eyeing South Palo Alto. Many streets have properties under development changing the landscape from small friendly homes to large sunlight-blocking homes. In early 1997, at a MRA general meeting on the Impact of Housing Renovatations in Midtown, MRA formed a large house subcommittee. The progress of this subcommittee has been reported in previous newsletters. This committee feels that changes need to be made to R1 (Residential Zoning), and Residents must be part of that process.
On June 22, the MRA steering committee presented a letter to city council stating our hopes and concerns about the future of South Palo Alto neighborhoods. The fundamental issue expressed was neighborhood compatibility -- how new and remodeled homes fit in with existing homes. We stated we are not against remodeling or two-stories. What we support is maintaining our neighborhood character by protecting neighbor privacy and equitable access to sunlight. We asked for a review of single family residential zoning to be a high priority in the 1998-9 work schedule of the planning division and asked for a citizens committee to work with the planning department to mutually rewrite the zoning ordinance to focus on neighborhood compatibility.
On August 10 at the last city council meeting before the summer break, MRA led representatives of neighborhood and community groups to support the Comprehensive Plan Item L-12 to "preserve the character of residential neighborhoods by encouraging new or remodeled structures to be compatible with the neighborhood and adjacent structures." We again asked for this review to be high priority in the current planning department's work plan and asked again for a citizens committee.
If you are interested in participating on this committee, please contact Annette Ashton at 321-1280.
"If we lose the best of Palo Alto due to a lack of timely planning, it can never be retrieved."
Are you concerned about the number of large trucks on Palo Alto streets? If you see a truck that you think does not belong on our local streets, please call Sgt. Doug Keith at the Palo Alto Police Department at 329-2683 with the location, time and name of the truck's business. Large delivery trucks such as semis should only be moving south and north on Middlefield Road between Oregon and the Midtown Shopping area. They are not supposed to drive north on Middlefield from E. Meadow or Charleston to Midtown. When police officers see trucks on residential streets, they first find out if the driver is lost. If a driver is "lost" more than twice, he/she is cited.
Want someone to help you weed your garden? Need help figuring out how to set up your computer so you can browse the web? Can't find a dog-sitter?
Midpeninsula Barter/Exchange Network (MB/EN), organized last spring, is open to new members. Participants fill out a membership form, listing the types of services they can perform (ranging from specialized and professional services to simple household chores) and are asked for a $3 annual membership fee. Members then receive a list of others in the network and are encouraged to call people offering services that they want to use. While members can trade services back and forth with each other, they may also use the skills of another member and provide their own service to a third person, using the MB/EN as a "bank."
For example, Mary may spend two hours helping Chris clean the garage. Chris is "minus two" but can earn "plus two" by editing a report for Terry. As service providers, bath Mary and Chris report their hours to the Network secretary, who keeps track of members' hours and sends out a monthly postcard with everyone's totals, news of new members, etc.
For more information, contact Debbie Mytels at 856-7580.
This summer the City Council authorized the city utilities to look for ways to connect residential users to the city-owned optical fiber backbone, a high-speed data transmission medium that loops the city. Currently, the city leases access to the fiber to businesses that want to create fast network links between offices.
A residential fiber connection could offer the home computer user internet connection at 20 to 200 times the speed of a telephone modem -- a connection that is available at all times, without dialing delays, and without tying up a phone line.
The benefit to telecommuters and workaholic engineers is clear, but advocates say that when a high-bandwidth network connects every residence, applications will appear that cannot now even be imagined.
The utility department's response was to initiate a limited trial beginning with a survey to find out the level of interest. A flier in the August utility bill brought an enthusiastic response: as of this week, 936 residents have signed up as being interested in fiber access. That's about 2% of all residents, and as much as 4% of all 25,000 residences, despite estimated connection costs as high as $2,000 and continuing monthly charges that are simply unknown.
he utilities department now will choose a few compact areas that can be wired (or "fibered'?) economically using existing utility poles and structures. A plan for this initial trial will be presented as a City Manager's Report to the Council for approval. The chosen sites will not be known until the report is made public.
Present estimates are that the report will be considered at the Council meeting of Tuesday, October 13 (October 12 is a holiday). To be put on the agenda, the report must be available for public review in all libraries at least seven days earlier. The Palo Alto Fiber-Net group will also put the report on the web as soon as they obtain it.
When the Council approves the report, the Utilities will offer fiber connection to all homes in the selected areas. After some period of time gaining experience, the utilities will presumably recommend offering the service in wider areas, ultimately to the entire city.
The FTH trial was initiated because of citizen pressure, primarily from Community Center Neighbors, a resident group. This group recently reconstituted itself as Palo Alto Fibernet. Led by Warren Kallenbach to continue pressing the city to expedite the process of rolling out the fiber network.
PA Fibernet is likely to be the most important citizen influence on the progress of the FN initiative The group is loosely organized and welcomes new members. To participate, visit the group's web page at http://www.pa-fiber.net and sign up.
The flooding experienced by many Palo Altans this past winter underscores the importance of being prepared for disasters -- and of knowing your neighbors! Many of the flood victims were first awakened by a call from their neighbors rather than an "official" warning from city emergency crews. And while city staff and utilities workers struggled to bring back services many residents found themselves relying on neighbors and friends for hours, days, even weeks.
To assist residents in making connections with their neighbors, the Midtown Residents Association would like to set up a network of block captains. The task would be to connect with each of the residents on your block and help set up a communications chain that would be helpful in times of emergency, such as another flood or an earthquake. Block captains could also help share information about other community projects such as tree-planting, recycling and local events.
To get this project started, we need people who would like to take on responsibility for their block -- and one or more people who would like to help organize the block captains. Members of the MRA Steering Committee would be glad to help get the ball rolling, and resources are also available from the Neighborhood Watch program in the Police Department.
If you are interested in working on this project, please call MRA chair Debbie Mytels at 856-1580.
Residents may hare noticed that Scherbas is no longer in business. The store will be occupied shortly by the Democratic Party as campaign headquarters through the November elections. The rumor is that this building will be taken over by a Midtown entrepreneur for a upscale Mexican restaurant.
MRA members in the Marion/Middlefield area successfully won their effort this summer to prevent Pacific Bell Mobile Services from placing a radio frequency transmitter in their neighborhood atop the cross at the Crossroads Community Church.
In August, City Zoning Administrator Lisa Grote agreed instead to allow Pac Bell to place its mobile phone transmitter on a pole which will be erected next to the office building at 715 Colorado, which contains the offices of Bay Area Action and several local businesses. The transmitter will be 38 feet high (below the City's 45 foot limit) and will be located in a commercial zone, rather than in a residential area, as had previously been proposed.
MRA joined the neighbors in opposing such a commercial facility in the residential area on Marion, which the zoning administrator also ruled was not an appropriate location.
Mid-Peninsula Access Corporation (MPAC), Channel 6, is launching a Town Hall meeting project, every two months, MPAC will partner with a local or national organization to create a televised "Common Sense Gathering."
The first meeting will be on Saturday October 3rd from 9:30 AM - 1:15 PM at the MPAC studios at 3200 Park Boulevard to discuss the future of Social Security. After a presentation, groups will be formed to discuss options. These options will be presented to legislators and the press. Please call 494�8686 to reserve a spot and receive the materials.
On Saturday October 17th from 9AM - 1 PM, the League of Women Voters will sponsor the second public dialog in the series held at SLAC. The topic will be The Future of Medicare.
For more information, contact Shirley Rich at 969-2054 or Jean Meddaugh at 968-7622.


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On April 11th, The Bioethics Institute hosted Ana Iltis, PhD, the President-Elect for the American Society of Bioethics and Humanities, as she commented on the compelling nature of bioethics in the United States. The evening began with a screening of the award-winning short documentary "62 Days" (29 minutes) which tells the story of a Texas emergency medical technician, Marlise Munoz, who dies from a brain embolism when she is 14 weeks pregnant. Texas law required the hospital to attach Mrs. Munoz to life-sustaining machinery, despite her written Advanced Directive indicating she did not want this and against the wishes of her husband and other immediate family. The film documents the public debate and court battle that unfolds over 62 days. Dr. Iltis used this as a spring board into reflection on American notions of autonomy, rights of women and fetuses, and the complicated nature of regulated social norms.
Images (from right to left): Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics, "The Ethics of 'Making Babies,'" 62daysmovie.com "When Marlise Died, The Battle for Her Life Began"
Ana Iltis
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Ana S. Iltis, PhD is a Professor of Philosophy and the Director of the Center for Bioethics, Health, and Society at Wake Forest University. She is also the President-Elect of the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities. She has a PhD in Philosophy from Rice University and is the cofounder and coeditor of Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics and a senior associate editor of The Journal of Medicine and Philosophy. Prior to joining the faculty of Wake Forest University, she was an Associate Professor of Health Care Ethics and PhD Program Director in the Center for Health Care Ethics at St. Louis University. She also taught research ethics in the Department of Medicine at Washington University in St Louis. Her work focuses predominantly on the ethical conduct of human research, and she is currently studying the ethical dilemmas of transplantation as well as implications of revising the 14-day limit on embryo research.
The Lecture
In her lecture entitled, "Pregnant, Yet Dead: Autonomy and the Right to Life in the Strange Case of Marlise Muñoz," Dr. Ana Iltis discusses a variety of ethical and legal considerations surrounding the case of Marlise Muñoz. Marlise Muñoz was kept on life support (against her previously indicated wishes) because she was 14 weeks pregnant at the time she was declared brain dead. She was kept on life support largely due to the Texas statute that requires pregnant women to remain on life sustaining treatment no matter the stipulations of their advanced directives. Because this statute predominantly determined the outcomes of the case, Dr. Iltis focuses her discussion on the ethical considerations and complexities of advanced directives and laws regarding end of life care. She goes into particular detail on the Texas Advanced Directives Act and addresses whether or not it should have applied to Marlise. She goes on to discuss the neurological criteria for brain death and how it applies to complicated cases wherein there may be exceptions or objections to this manner of declaring death. Dr. Iltis then addresses the role anticipated outcomes should play when deciding whether or not to maintain a deceased woman's body for fetal gestation purposes, such as the potential for fetal anomalies and the likelihood of a live birth. Finally, she discusses the complexities and considerations that must be made when dealing with advanced directives and how to proceed when they are either absent or unclear.
Watch the full lecture here:
A Legal Perspective...
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Jennifer Gumer is an attorney practicing in the litigation department of Gibson Dunn and Crutcher in Los angeles. She received her Juris Doctorate from New York University, School of Law and her Master's in Bioethics from Columbia University. We interviewed Jennifer to hear her thoughts on the legal matters concerning Marlise's case.
You can watch the interview here! —>
Emma Koeppen
Emma Koeppen is an English major at Loyola Marymount University. She plans to pursue a minor in Bioethics and attend law school upon graduation. She has a particular interest in the field of healthcare law and psychology, and hopes to be able to combine these interests in future career endeavors. She is an undergraduate intern for the Bioethics Institute.
Read Emma's thoughts on the lecture here.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Committee Opinion on End-of-Life Decision Making
Determination of Death and the Dead Donor Rule: A Survey of the Current Law on Brain Death
ReWire.News: "The '62 Days' Filmmaker on the Laws that Can Turn a Brain Dead Pregnant Person Into an 'Incubator'" (See below)
"End-of-Life Decision-making for Pregnant Women" by Mary R. Anderlik (See below)
"The Pregnancy Exclusion in Advance Directives: Are Women's Constitutional Rights Being Violated?" by Katie Rinkus (See below)
This page was created by LMU's Bioethics Institute's Craves fellow, Mia Loucks and the Institute's undergraduate intern, Emma Koeppen.
The Pregnancy Exclusion in Advance Directives: Are Women's Constitutional Rights Being Violated?
By Katie Rinkus
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Ten Powerful Quotes About Juneteenth
Today marks the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The proclamation was declared by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1st, 1863, but the news did not reach Texas until two-and-a-half years later. Since then, generations have celebrated the day as Juneteenth and forty-five states recognize it as a state holiday.
As we remember this historic day in United States history, below are ten powerful quotes by central figures about the ugly history of slavery and this holiday's meaning.
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1. "I prayed for freedom for twenty years, but received no answer until I prayed with my legs." – Frederick Douglas.
2. "I had reasoned this out in my mind; there was one of two things I had a right to, liberty, or death; if I could not have one, I would have the other; for no man should take me alive; I should fight for my liberty as long as my strength lasted, and when the time came for me to go, the Lord would let them take me." – Harriet Tubman.
3. "We're in denial of the African holocaust. Most times, people don't want to talk about it. One is often restless or termed a racist just for having compassion for the African experience, for speaking truth to the trans-Atlantic and Arab slave trades, for speaking truth to the significant omission of our history. We don't want to sit down and listen to these things, or to discuss them. But we have to." – Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X.
4. "If the cruelties of slavery could not stop us, the opposition we now face will surely fail. Because the goal of America is freedom, abused and scorned tho' we may be, our destiny is tied up with America's destiny." – Martin Luther King Jr.
5. "Anytime anyone is enslaved, or in any way deprived of his liberty, if that person is a human being, as far as I am concerned he is justified to resort to whatever methods necessary to bring about his liberty again." – Malcolm X.
6. "My people have a country of their own to go to if they choose… Africa… but, this America belongs to them just as much as it does to any of the white race… in some ways even more so, because they gave the sweat of their brow and their blood in slavery so that many parts of America could become prosperous and recognized in the world." – Josephine Baker, legendary entertainer and activist.
7. "Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally." – Abraham Lincoln.
8. "Where annual elections end where slavery begins." – John Quincy Adams.
9. "…the 19th of June wasn't the exact day the Negro was freed. But that's the day they told them that they was free… And my daddy told me that they whooped and hollered and bored holes in trees with augers and stopped it up with [gun] powder and light and that would be their blast for the celebration." – Haye Turner, former slave.
10. "Every year we must remind successive generations that this event triggered a series of events that one by one defines the challenges and responsibilities of successive generations. That's why we need this holiday." – Texas Rep. Al Edwards.
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Local Church Saves 'Drag Queen Story Time'
After the City of Leander, Texas cancelled a'Drag Queen Story Time' event at the Leander Public Library, a local church stepped up to rent a room in the library and host the story hour itself.
To refresh your memory, contentious city council meetings and ongoing lawsuits, online petitions, and protests on the streets and massively long police lines all came about because of an hour long story-time hour for kids.
The controversy was aimed at the Drag Queens, who wanted to sit down and read books to children in an effort to promote both a love of reading and also tolerance and acceptance.
Here is that video:
Unfortunately, the city of Leander, Texas, wrote in an FAQ they had cancelled the event because of public outcry.
"While numerous events are presently under review, the city's decision to cancel these events at this time was made collectively among City and library management staff after receiving input from many citizens and community stakeholders…"
"I think it's been blown out of proportion for no reason," Valeri Abrego, a drag king, told KVUE, "They're reading just a book…"
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'Drag Queen Story Hour' wasn't the only event canceled, 'Summer Superhero Saturday' also got nixed. However, 'Drag Queen Story Hour' got saved by Open Cathedral Church.
"We must never stop striving for safe spaces for our kids to be unique and loved no matter what," Open Cathedral Church wrote on Facebook after they decided to rent a room out in the public library, giving Drag Queen Story hour it's spotlight.
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On a Facebook event page, Open Cathedral Church said they will select a drag queen to reach children books about "how wonderful it is to be unique and special".
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Minister Hart told KVUE that, "It's just about God loving people and us being a part of loving people," he said.
The event will now be hosted in the conference room at the library at 3 p.m. on June 15th.
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Poet Can't Answer Questions About Her Own Poem on Texas Standardized Test
It was brought to poet Sara Holbrook's attention that one of her poems is used to test Texas students on a standardized test. Holbrook looked at the questions being asked. She can't answer them.
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It all started when an eighth grade teacher from Texas emailed Holbrook, asking her how many stanzas were in her poem. He needed to know in order for his students to answer practice questions. However, the poem wasn't formatted correctly. The question was:
DIVIDING THE POEM INTO TWO STANZAS ALLOWS THE POET TO―
A) compare the speaker's schedule with the train's schedule.
B) Ask questions to keep the reader guessing about what will happen
C) contrast the speaker's feelings about weekends and Mondays
D) incorporate reminders for the reader about where the action takes place.
C) is allegedly the correct answer, but Holbrook is unconvinced. According to her, "I just put that stanza break in there because when I read it aloud (I'm a performance poet), I pause there. Note: that is not an option among the answers because no one ever asked me why I did it."
That isn't offered as an answer because poetic interpretation can't be broken down into multiple choice. You cannot discuss a poem as "either this or that is the case." Instead, making meaning of a poem depends on a kind of spectrum of possibility. By putting the stanza break here, Holbrook could be trying to do this, but she could also be trying to do this. No serious reader of poetry sees anything as black and white. That's the beauty, the point even, of poetry. No easy answers.
And for Holbrook, the WRITER of the poem in question, the answers are far from easy. Here is an excerpt of her poem "Midnight" and its corresponding question:
. . . And I meander to its rhythm,
flopping like a fish.
Why can't I get to sleep?
14. The poet uses a simile in lines 23 and 24 to reveal that the speaker —
F wants to be outside G cannot get comfortable H does not like fishing J might be having a dream
To do a proper analysis of any poem's use of abstract imagery, an interpreter would need hundreds of words. Four brief choices on a scantron do not do justice to the spectrum of meaning that any metaphor creates.
Holbrook says, "I can't answer the questions on my own poetry." Neither can I. In your position, neither could anybody. Of course, the victim here isn't Holbrook. The victims are the students and teachers expected to make sense of quantifying poetic interpretation. Not only is it impossible to decipher what the test maker thinks the correct answer is, it's actively ruining poetry in young people. They're being taught (to no fault of the teachers) that one's reading of a poem is either right or wrong. To this I'd say pick up Gertrude Stein and tell me what exactly "A rose is a rose is a rose" means. There just isn't one way to interpret poetry.
For Holbrook's full thoughts on this calamity, click here.
by Chris Eder
'The Hate U Give' Has Been Banned by this School District
Angie Thomas's debut novel The Hate U Give
has received widespread critical acclaim and sits (comfortably, for thirty-eight weeks) at the number one spot on the New York Times best seller list for young adult based-sellers. It also made the long-list for the National Book Award and won the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for fiction. It's even been optioned for a film adaptation. And last but certainly not least, it's been banned from the Katy Independent School District, the public school system in the largest suburb of my hometown, Houston, Texas.
The novel, often shortened to THUG, tells the story of Starr Carter, a black teenager traversing two distinct worlds: the impoverished neighborhood she lives in and the affluent halls of the suburban prep school she attends in the "good part of town". Then, a white police officer shoots and kills her best friend Khalil and our protagonist, Starr, is the only eyewitness. The incident becomes a national headline and the media of the book acts pretty much exactly like you'd expect: some blame the victim, others see it as a call to arms.
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Clearly inspired by real-life events surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement, the book unabashedly tackles issues of racism and police brutality.
I've always had lingering disdain for Katy. One of many suburbs that surrounds Houston, Katy thinks it's all that when it is really, really not. It undeniably blows, and so does this decision to ban the book. If I had to condense my feelings about this into three words, they would be "straight up bullshit."
Angie Tomas shared the news of THUG's ban on Twitter:
I'm saddened to hear that a school district in Texas banned #TheHateUGive, but I'm also empowered – you're basically telling the kids of the Garden Heights of the world that their stories shouldn't be told. Well, I'm going to tell them even louder. Thanks for igniting the fire.
— Angie Thomas Knows Nothing About the THUG trailer (@angiecthomas) December 1, 2017
Support for the book and the author was immediate and from all over, including teachers from the district that banned the book, who pledged to read and recommend the novel.
Twitter user Abby Berner tweeted a call to action urging people to call the district office, claiming Superintendent Lance Hindt banned the book without conducting the normal review process, doing so in response to complaints from parents about the book's "inappropriate language."
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The book does include profanity, ranging from the typical four lettered shits and fucks that people don't blink an eye at to the N word, which is the scapegoat the district is using to ban the book. But did they also ban To Kill a Mockingbird
or any of the major Mark Twain books? I'd bet good money that they didn't.
Thomas acknowledges the use of this language and empathizes with why Katy ISD might take issue with it, but she implored the educators to look past the language and focus on the message. Realistically, we all know what's going on. Scrolling through related tweets suggests that the issue lies within thematically uncomfortable material AKA racism and police violence.
Neither Superintendent Hindt or the Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association has publicly commented on the matter, but Thomas shows no signs of discouragement. "I'm not bothered," she said.
I am. Bothered and disappointed.
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by Hilary Schuhmacher
'Where's Waldo' Among 15,000 Books Banned From Texas Prisons
If you are one of the more than 140,000 incarcerated people serving time in a Texas state prison, there are 15,000 books to which you are not allowed access, according to Paul Wright of the Human Rights Defense Center. This list is said to be growing exponentially, and once a book goes on it, it never comes off. Book banning has been exercised by authorities to prevent inmates from gaining access to certain information that they deem inflammatory or that they dislike, for decades.
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Some of the bizarre items on the list include Freakanomics, a collection of Shakespeare's sonnets and a collection of Leonardo DaVinci's sketches, which are banned due to sexual content. Also included are novels by Langston Hughes, Noam Chomsky, Philip Roth and Salman Rushdie for their use of the "n-word". Dante's Inferno and Alice Walker's The Color Purple are also forbidden.
But the most recently published book to be banned is Dan Slater's Wolf Boys:Two American Teenagers and Mexico's Most Dangerous Drug Cartel, the story of two Texan boys who become assassins for the infamous Zetas Drug Cartel, because of the details provided inside that describe the correct packing of narcotics into a vehicle for smuggling purposes, content that breeds the idea of 'illegal scheming'. This book is non-fiction. Both teenagers are currently housed in Texas prisons.
An annual event called Banned Books Week, celebrating the freedom to read and literature that has been targeted by censors, brought this news to light. You might wonder who is in charge of making these decisions and hand selecting these books. According to Paul Wright who is also an editor of Prison Legal News which has been fighting censorship behind bars for over 25 years:
In Texas, as in most states the judge and jury on a book's fate is typically an anonymous mailroom clerk, who often don't have high school diplomas. The bureaucratic system rubber stamps it from there.
Wright says federal prisons have even banned President Obama's books. This paranoia stems from the inherent need to extinguish uncooperative behavior, which 'apparently' kicks off whilst reading the biographies of black leaders or about the inequities of our justice system.
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Jason Clark, a spokesman for the Texas prison system, said Slater's book was banned because it violates the department's rules about books that contain information regarding criminal schemes. It was banned from all Texas state prisoners before it was even published last month? It may be grim and violent, but it is a detailed and thoughtful look at American society and the war on drugs. Censoring books such as this strips an inmate of their constitutional rights and there have been countless lawsuits involving prison guards and inmates who were denied access to education.
Deborah Caldwell Stone, deputy director of the American Language Association's office for Intellectual Freedom insists that "prisoners who read tend to behave better and rehabilitate sooner but prison officials care only about maintaining power and control. There is probably a new story every day like this [the banning of Wolf Boy.]
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It's not hard to see why certain books could be banned — books about lock picking or bomb making, for example. But when you're not allowed to read books by Bob Dole, Harriet Beecher Stowe or Sojourner Truth, but you're more than welcome to dig into Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf or David Duke's My Awakening, questions arise.
"Texas is less rational than other states," says Michelle Dillon, program coordinator of the Seattle-based non-profit Books to Prisoners. Although it's a national problem, it is particularly bad in more conservative states in the south.
You can get involved in forwarding books you no longer have use for to prisons all over the country through such charities as; NYC Books Through Bars. A full list of Book donating services is also available here for state specific charities.
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by Emer McKeon